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Esoteric Astrology as news for week May 11 – 17, 2022

Horoscope Risa DAngeles - 05/12/2022 0

The Wesak Buddha Full Moon Festival The Wesak (waters of life) Festival is occurring this Sunday, May 15, at 9:14pm (west coast time). Wesak is the Buddha Full Moon festival, and this...

Barons clip Falcons’ wings for 14-7 victory, extend unbeaten streak to three games

Football Phillip Brents - 10/07/2011 0

South County high school football fans will likely see a different Bonita Vista team this Friday at Hilltop High School than the one that took the field Sept. 9 at Southwestern...

Hilltop Lancers move to the head of the class among Sweetwater district roller hockey teams

High School Phillip Brents - 12/19/2018 0

The Hilltop Lancers haven’t won any title yet but they continue to pick up wins in the early part of the season that has helped them compile an undefeated 6-0 record...

Writer pens a binational book on local role models

Around The South Bay Richard Pena - 09/20/2014 0

I suppose that most writers, particularly those of my ilk, harbor a secret ambition to write a book. We imagine ourselves the author of that respected tome that was meticulously researched...

Suspect in murder case has 2019 trial date

Chula Vista Neal Putnam - 09/13/2018 0

An IT specialist who allegedly shot a National City man seven times in public will have a murder trial on Jan. 15, 2019. Osvaldo Apolo Lopez, 36, pleaded not guilty Monday in...

My Pretty Lady

Around The South Bay Richard Pena - 12/31/2011 0

The other day I lost my best friend. On Christmas Eve morning Zula, my wife of 65 years, quietly died. Thus, in the space of a few minutes, she threw off...

Lemon Festival a summer tradition

Chula Vista admin - 08/10/2025 0

August is kicking off in Downtown Chula Vista, and the neighborhood is buzzing with activity. Keep the summer spirit going with local events and kick off the school year right with...

Carjacker must pay

Chula Vista Carlos Davalos - 04/05/2012 0

A carjacker who stole a Toyota Corolla at knifepoint while the driver was stopped at a traffic light on Broadway at H Street in Chula Vista at night has been sentenced...

Blowouts, bailouts and nail-biters highlight opening week of new prep football season

Sports Phillip Brents - 08/27/2016 0

The opening week of the 2016 high school football season for South County teams featured a collection of blowouts, dramatic come-from-behind wins and narrow cliff-hanger victories. In Chula Vista’s 35-30 non-league victory...

Mall makes believe

Chula Vista Albert Fulcher - 04/28/2023 0

Otay Ranch Town Center is bringing back its popular Make Believe Day at the Mall on Tuesday May 2 from 4-6 p.m. in tandem with the Center’s popular weekly farmer’s market....

There is always something Brewin’ in Downtown Chula Vista

Chula Vista Dominic Li Mandri - 09/09/2022 0

Be extra hoppy this month in Downtown Chula Vista with exciting new changes and upgraded events. It’s already been an exciting year for your favorite South Bay neighborhood, but even more is...

SANDAG explores toll alternatives on SR 125

Chula Vista Albert Fulcher - 07/29/2022 0

On May 27, the San Diego Association of Governments received a request a future agenda item to consider eliminating debt and toll-only operations on State Route 125 as early as 2027...

Championship weekend starts early with San Ysidro hoop men

Basketball Phillip Brents - 02/27/2020 0

San Diego Section championships in boys and girls basketball and boys and girls soccer will be awarded this weekend across six competition tiers. Championship games are scheduled across the county on Friday...

Heroism, life, death, trauma, forgiveness are all themes in OnStage’s ‘A Piece of My Heart’

Arts Jeanne Becijos - 10/06/2017 0

In “A Piece of My Heart,” Chula Vista’s Onstage Playhouse recounts the stories of women who served in the Vietnam War, a group that is largely unacknowledged. The play exposes a...

Answers forthcoming

Columnists Carlos Davalos - 02/05/2011 0

On display at this week's Chula Vista City Council meeting was a splendid display of democracy in action. Specifically, an issue raised by Councilman Rudy Ramirez illustrates just how messy and,...

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