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Frosh phenoms are lacing up their skates in 2025-26 Metro Conference roller hockey season

Phillip Brents - 01/16/2026

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King’s call for justice still relevant

Chula Vista

Familiar fragrance store opens new Chula Vista venue

Chula Vista

A hearty tribute to Cinco

Chula Vista Carlos Davalos - 05/05/2011 0

On May 5, 1862, Mexican troops defeated an invading French army on the outskirts of Puebla, a city around 60 miles east of Mexico City. How did events come to this...

Thank you for your support

Chula Vista Carlos Davalos - 11/09/2012 0

I am humbled and honored by your support for me to represent you on the Chula Vista City Council. It was wonderful to have had the opportunity to speak to you...

No wall can contain planet Earth

Letters to the editor Deuel Woodward - 01/17/2019 0

Donald Trump professed a belief many times that President Barack Obama was born in Kenya. He said it in public many times. Did he ever really believe it? Did part of...

The right to vote is notable, right?

Columnists admin - 11/03/2024 0

Judging by the pages of the Oct. 29, 1920 edition of The National City News And Chula Vista Review—one of the progenitors of today’s The Star-News—it was just another ordinary week...

Trash talking

Behind Police Lines Tom Basinski - 02/01/2014 0

When we hear the term "trash talking" it usually refers to one athlete lording it over another athlete for doing something he is expected to do, like scoring a touchdown or...

Man admits guilt in pedestrian’s death

National City admin - 03/11/2017 0

A 20-year-old motorist has pleaded guilty to hit and run in the death of retired attorney Robert “Bob” Gustafson, who was killed Feb. 13 while walking his dogs in National City. The...

Another chance to live

Chula Vista Carlos Davalos - 01/11/2013 0

It was a typical Tuesday morning when RaeAnn Herrera received the phone call she will never forget. “I didn’t recognize the number but I picked it up anyhow,” RaeAnn said. A fireman on...

No. 4 Crusaders top Titans, 28-14, remain undefeated

Football Phillip Brents - 10/21/2021 0

Eastlake High School’s defense may have set the tone early in last Friday’s key Metro-Mesa League encounter at fourth-ranked Mater Dei Catholic as junior Kaipo Mauga intercepted a pass deep in...

Tips to stay safe in the age of remote working

Chula Vista Summer Stephan - 04/23/2020 0

As your District Attorney, I’m committed to increasing communication and accessibility between the DA’s Office and you, the community. One way I have been doing that is through this monthly column,...

BVHS alum Bell breaks loose for 160 yards, 2 TDs in 34-10 SDSU win over Hawaii

College Phillip Brents - 11/19/2020 0

Bonita Vista High School alumnus Greg Bell appears to have firmly established himself as San Diego State University’s dominant running back through four games with 532 net rushing yards, an average...

‘Clash of the Titans’ doesn’t offer much more than flash and battles

Arts Jeri Jacquin - 04/16/2010 0

"Clash of the Titans" is the retelling of a tale from Greek mythology from director Louis Leterrier, Warner Bros. and Legendary Pictures. This film tells the story of Perseus (Sam Worthington), the...

Housecleaners allege rape

Chula Vista Neal Putnam - 12/04/2010 0

Two South Bay women testified tearfully this week against a man they say offered them both a job to clean his house, but then sexually assaulted them at knifepoint. Defense attorney Lesley...

AB 1024 fulfills promises to DREAMers to fulfill their own potential

Chula Vista Carlos Davalos - 10/03/2013 0

In 1996, Congress passed the “Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act,” which forbid a state to confer a benefit to an individual who was not here legally, unless the state...

Suspect faces trial for decade-old murder

Uncategorized Neal Putnam - 02/11/2017 0

A man was ordered Tuesday to stand trial for a 2006 murder of a Chula Vista man who was shot to death in a South Bay bar. Willie Clarke Jr. was killed...

Regret and disappointment

Letters to the editor Carmen Torres - 07/05/2019 0

I was very disappointed to learn of Chula Vista Council Member Galvez’s plan to terminate the employment of her assistant. This appears to be a political ploy to garner attention for...

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THIS WEEK

High School

Frosh phenoms are lacing up their skates in 2025-26 Metro Conference roller hockey season

King’s call for justice still relevant

Familiar fragrance store opens new Chula Vista venue

Moore takes lead at port

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A hearty tribute to Cinco

Thank you for your support

No wall can contain planet Earth

The right to vote is notable, right?

Trash talking

Man admits guilt in pedestrian’s death

Another chance to live

No. 4 Crusaders top Titans, 28-14, remain undefeated

Tips to stay safe in the age of remote working

BVHS alum Bell breaks loose for 160 yards, 2 TDs in 34-10 SDSU win over Hawaii

‘Clash of the Titans’ doesn’t offer much more than flash and battles

Housecleaners allege rape

AB 1024 fulfills promises to DREAMers to fulfill their own potential

Suspect faces trial for decade-old murder

Regret and disappointment

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