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Beware of purchasing phony COVID tests

As California continues to set records for the number of people testing positive for the omicron variant of the coronavirus, you may find yourself becoming desperate to find an at-home test...

Remembering the first ladies of war

In the early 1940s the United States fought two world wars where some 400,000 veterans lost their lives. The draft left women filling men's shoes at home, but after Dec. 7,...

Metro Conference wrestling finals set Saturday at MDCHS

For anyone in attendance at last Saturday’s South Bay Invitational tournament at Otay Ranch High School, it wasn’t too difficult to pick out the wrestlers to watch at Saturday’s Metro Conference...

Forum previews candidates

Chula Vista City Council candidates recently participated in their first forum for the June general election hosted by the Northwest Civic Association. There are three candidates running against current Councilwoman Pamela Bensoussan...

South Bay’s common bond with South Africa

Since I had a number of items that I could use for subject matter I thought it might be wise to pen another one of those olio-type columns. In the past few...

Start small on your resolutions

With a new year come new responsibilities and those goals we all attempt to achieve. Drinking less alcohol, eating healthier food, getting a better job, losing weight, saving money, and traveling...

Losing a mom, finding a mother and father

When Steve Duff, 42, received a call from the Adoptees' Liberty Movement Association saying they had found his adoption records in a trash bin and that in them were his biological...

SWC: Where education meets empathy

Every November, Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week reminds us of the growing challenges faced by individuals and families across our nation including right here in our own community. At Southwestern College,...

Remembering Veterans

The Memorial Day ceremony at Glen Abbey Memorial Park begins at 11 in the Chapel of the Roses. Glen Abbey is at 3838 Bonita Road. For more information call (619) 498-4600. At...

Taking longer to put bags down

Leaving the baggage at the turnstile was easier then. Even four years ago when Brasil — where the gap between wealth and poverty is as wide as the chasm between reality...

Exciting grand opening

On Nov. 10 at 10 a.m., Brookfield Homes will debut a new community of detached homes, Haven at Windingwalk in Chula Vista. And for home shoppers and their families, this means...

Animal shelter wants to clear out

Chula Vista Animal Services is waiving all fees on Sept. 7 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., part of the NBCUniversal Local’s annual nationwide Clear the Shelters campaign. In partnership with...

Short on funds, holiday parade will go on in CV

Downtown Chula Vista will kick off the holidays with a Children’s Faire on Saturday, Dec.1, followed by the annual Starlight Parade. The Children’s Faire runs from 2 to 5 p.m. and features...

Esoteric Astrology as news for week September 25 – October 2, 2024

Autumn’s Energy & Rhythm (Dosha) Autumn (known as “midnight” in esoteric sciences; winter solstice is “dawn”) is a season of transition, between summer’s golden green and winter’s bare darkness. In trees and...

Esoteric astrology as news for week January 14 – 20, 2026

Communities, Cooperatives & the Essential Fire of Change - the New Era Unfolding Sun enters Aquarius Monday, January 19th, the day after the Capricorn new moon, Sunday, January 18th. Aquarius (and the...

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THIS WEEK

Padres FanFest set Jan....

From staff reportsThe San Diego Padres’ 2026 FanFest is scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 31, at Petco Park from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The...

Esoteric Astrology as news...

Sun Enters Aquarius – Waters of Life for Thirsty Humanity Aquarius - “Waters of Life Poured Forth For Thirsty Humanity.” These words esoterically define the...

King’s call for justice...

Three days after the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr., the April 7, 1968 edition of The Chula Vista Star News had a small...

Moore takes lead at...

The Port of San Diego officially swore in its 2026 officers for the Board of Port Commissioners on Wednesday, Jan. 14, marking the start...

Familiar fragrance store opens...

Bath & Body Works officially opened a new 3,232-square-foot store near Palomar Trolley on Jan. 9, bringing the brand’s signature fragrances, body care, and...

Boys hoops season underway...

San Diego Section basketball teams paused their regular season schedules in deference to Monday’s Martin Luther King holiday. Selected games did take place but...

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...

Frosh phenoms are lacing...

Last season, the Metro Conference roller hockey scoring race was contested between Eastlake High junior Chris Rollbusch Jr. and Bonita Vista senior Jacob Hunter. Rollbusch...

Overtime games add excitement...

The Metro Conference follow the general tule of professional hockey with tie games at the end of regulation play advancing to a three-on-three overtime...