Wednesday, January 28, 2026
54.8 F
Chula Vista

Otay Ranch pole vaulter soars to new school record of 15-6

Otay Ranch High School senior Xander Law has attracted quite a cheering section since he began rewriting the school record book in the boys pole vault as a sophomore. Mainly due to...

Hilltop holds off Southwest to claim this year’s South Bay League girls volleyball title

It took a dramatic fifth game win over visiting Southwest on Oct. 11 but Hilltop’s girls volleyball team managed to secure sole possession of this year’s South Bay League championship. The league...

The greatest of all seasons

My little sidestep—or should I say, misstep—to the emergency room last week, sort of pre-empted any mention, as is my custom, of the coming of fall or of Thanksgiving.  But since...

National City salutes suds with celebration

The National City Chamber of Commerce is toasting up its newest event. After three years of planning, the inaugural Bayside Brew and Spirit Festival will come to National City’s Pepper Park, 3299...

Back to school board

Sweetwater Trustee John McCann returned to the Sweetwater school board meeting Monday after nearly losing his life in a July 24 car accident. “I’m just very thankful to be alive, originally the...

Huffing gets man sent to prison in death of girl

A judge sentenced a Chula Vista man on Monday to 16 years in state prison for killing a 9-year-old girl while under the influence of computer keyboard cleaner he inhaled from...

Group takes graffiti matters into its own painting hands

The city of Chula Vista eliminated staff positions for its graffiti abatement program four years ago because of budget cuts. Norma Rodriguez, Chula Vista’s graffiti abatement coordinator, estimated the program cost the...

SDSU ice men close out season with 6-2 win over UCSD Tritons

GULLS SEE SEVEN-GAME WIN STREAK END AS PLAYOFF PUSH CONTINUES It was a season that would try the patience of any coach, much less a new helmsman stepping into a program playing...

Road to the Little League World Series starts for Eastlake 12s

Eastlake Little League’s 12U all-star team will carry the torch for California District 42 on the long and winding road to the Little League World Series after defeating rival Park View...

Three Metro mat men pin down CIF weight class championships

They were a select few this season — three, to be exact. But Eastlake’s Mike Johnson, Otay Ranch’s Mustafa Farha and San Ysidro’s Pablo Perez all proved they had the proverbial...

Green growth

Throughout May, lawn, garden and equipment experts will provide free, one-on-one advice on everything from how to control pests and finally win the battle against weeds to troubleshooting a lawn mower...

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...

Authority hires new Asst. GM

Roberto Yano joined the Sweetwater Authority as its new assistant general manager. Yano has 30 years of experience in public works, engineering leadership at the cities of Chula Vista and National...

Classes offer more than self-defense

Sometimes pride comes from unexpected places. At Pride Martial Arts in Eastlake, students learn more than just how to defend themselves. They learn discipline, how to build self-confidence, refine strengths and overcome...

Eastlake remains undefeated in Metro Conference girls field hockey action

Eastlake High School will host this year’s San Diego Section girls field hockey championships on Nov. 17. Finals in the Open Division, Division I and Division II tiers will be decided. “Hopefully,...

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Shining brightly decades later

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Emilio’s Dream Sundae to...

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Padres FanFest set Jan....

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Partners share warmth

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Titans, Bruins take the...

The Eastlake Titans and High Tech High Chula Vista Bruins boys basketball teams got together on Saturday for a memorial game to spotlight the...