Tuesday, January 13, 2026
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Jurors told ‘Chameleon’ is wrong man

Jurors saw a video allegedly made by the “Chameleon Bandit” of himself with bank cash scattered in the back seat of a car following a Chula Vista bank robbery. The trial of...

Writer looking for her place in journalism

My life took a drastic change when I stepped foot in a newsroom August 2006. I was a student at Southwestern College and a couple semesters away from transferring to San Diego...

August hearing for man accused of sexual attacks

An Aug. 16 preliminary hearing has been set for a Chula Vista man suspected of sexually assaulting two women the same night. Ismael Hernandez, 27, has pleaded not guilty to 13 felony...

NFL Star Watch: Jefferson, Smith in hunt for playoff berth

The playoff picture is slowing coming into focus for NFL teams as they make the final dash to the end of regular season play. Eastlake High School alumnus Tony Jefferson and the...

‘He left me for dead…I survived’

At 24, she was stabbed 63 times by her husband and left for dead. It was a miracle she survived. The wounds, now healed on the outside, left Judit “Rachel” Salas scarred on...

Every party needs a pooper

Every party needs a pooper, right? I don't like parties. I don't like them in the same way I don't like pickles. Sure, they're fine for some people but not me. That's...

Molina Strong Lineman Challenge puts big men in the spotlight

Linemen are unquestionably the unsung heroes of any football team. Score a touchdown and fans point to the quarterback, running back or wide receiver and give them the loudest cheer. But if...

BVHS hoop women looking ahead to CIF challenge

The San Diego Section basketball playoffs tip off Tuesday and Wednesday with first-round elimination games for boys and girls teams in most divisions. The section’s Open Division playoffs start at the quarterfinal-round...

Capable of being, doing better

Has this become a country of half-measures and half-hearted action? Have we excelled and exceeded expectations at just getting by, settling for just falling short of our potential and being satisfied...

Immigration Fraud: Who can you trust?

As your District Attorney, I'm committed to increasing communication and accessibility between the DA’s Office and you, the community. One way I hope to do that is through this new monthly...

Singing her heart out

Imagine a world with virtually no cars on the road, no television sets and no radios. Mary Barton, 98, doesn't have to imagine it, she remembers it. Barton, who was born two...

Who will it be?

Sweetwater Union High School District board member John McCann this week declared his candidacy for a seat on the Chula Vista City Council. I’ve had a couple days to digest and process...

Spring sports preview: Bonita Vista Barons are back on track

After more than 50 years, Bonita Vista High School has its own state-of-the-art track and field complex. No more bumpy dirt tack, no more splintery spectator stands and no more rotten logs...

Exploring Downtown Chula Vista’s brunch delights and welcoming back the annual Lemon Festival

Downtown Chula Vista has emerged as a bustling hub for food enthusiasts, offering a vibrant dining scene with a range of options. Whether you’re a local resident or a visitor looking...

It’s time to play ball in California District 42 Little League

Youth sports have returned to the playing field, and it’s none too soon for many families. Fields opened up last month after Gov. Gavin Newsom eased the restrictions that had previously been...

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THIS WEEK

What’s new, what’s next...

Ring in the New Year right with Downtown Chula Vista after a full year of growth! From getting a head start on your New...

San Diego County Cup...

The San Diego County Cup holiday soccer tournament wrapped up Dec. 30 with six boys division finals at Hilltop High School and three girls...

Roller hockey faces off...

The Metro Conference faced off the 2026 portion of its 2025-26 roller hockey schedule with four games played Jan 7-8 at the Castle Park...

Holiday Bowl rings in...

One day removed from a flooding downpour in Mission Valley, the 46th annual Holiday Bowl enjoyed partly cloudy skies and little to no precipitation...

New laws boost pet...

Five new California animal welfare laws sponsored by San Diego Humane Society went into effect Jan. 1, strengthening protections against puppy mills, cracking down...

Gulls face off new...

The start of the new year has created some very interesting scenarios in the American Hockey league. With seven teams separated by just six standings...

Help getting by during...

If you went into the first full week of January 2026 wondering: Where you were going to find the extra money to pay for your...

State grant funds Chula...

Chula Vista has secured $500,000 from the State of California to support affordable housing, which the city will match with another $500,000 from its...