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Chula Vista

DECISION 2024

CHULA VISTA City Council District 3 Michael Inzunza 12,320 votes Leticia Munguia 5,283 votes City Council District 4 Cesar Fernandez 8,426 votes Rudy Ramirez 5,937 votes NATIONAL CITY City Council District 2 Jose Rodriguez 1,639 votes Randi Castle-Salgado 617 votes City Council...

Classroom transformed into new learning zones

Back in January, Loma Verde Elementary School’s sixth-grade dual language immersion teacher Teresa Youssofi was one of 12 finalists in a national classroom furniture giveaway from furniture maker KI. Youssofi was...

Brents awarded for coverage

The Star-News sports editor Phillip Brents was recognized by the San Diego High School Sports Association at their 30th annual all star recognition dinner Monday night for his work covering high...

Must-see exhibit at hidden treasure

A tiny gem is located in the southeast corner of Memorial Park in Chula Vista, the Chula Vista Heritage Museum. The building itself has had an interesting evolution. Located within Memorial Park,...

Eastlake kicks off season in defense of Metro-Mesa League title

If Eastlake High School’s football players are as excited as much about the upcoming fall pigskin campaign as their coach, then the sky appears to be the limit for the Titans. “I’m...

Former SWC standout Jaso making his mark with Pirates at new position

PITTSBURGH, Pa. — The Pittsburgh Pirates had a void to fill at first base after they decided not to tender power-hitting but defensively erratic Pedro Alvarez  a contract extension this past...

Girls Scouts San Diego camps

Girl Scouts San Diego has begun its 2024 summer camp program with more than 1,800 girls from San Diego and Imperial counties expected to attend. Running through Aug. 9, there are...

The political score is six to zero

Glaringly notable in the historic Chula Vista District 4 election—come to think of it, both historic district elections this year—is the absence of female candidates. On Tuesday residents of District 4 in...

Gulls take three points from archrival Reign

Have the San Diego Gulls started to put it together earlier than usual? Late season bursts that seem to fall short of making the Calder Cup playoff cut have been spotlighted...

Teenaged killer’s fate in judge’s hands

A 19-year-old man who pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter in the stabbing death of a co-worker in Chula Vista claimed “I was provoked” before the killing. Joe Andrew Cortez will be sentenced...

It’s time for area football teams to stand tall in Mesa League play

Two things have become apparent from the Eastlake Titans’ two latest football games: 1) The Cathedral Catholic Dons and St. Augustine Saints are clearly the cream of the crop among this year’s...

Art project will remind students of footsteps they can follow

Cesar Chavez spent his life working to improve the lives of our most vulnerable community members. His work and mission inspired many to a life of service. On Thursday, March 31,...

Training academy to attract women to politics planned

Run Women Run, a nonpartisan organization that recruits and trains women to seek elected and appointed office, is holding a virtual training academy in eight sessions over July 10, 11, 24...

Avoiding scammers who want to take your stimulus check

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,...

Seals ousted from postseason but prep lacrosse playoffs set to face off

While the San Diego Seals put up a fight with a pair of furious fourth-quarter rallies in their National Lacrosse League semifinal playoff series against the Albany FireWolves over the weekend,...

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THIS WEEK

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...

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...

Girls hoops teams tip...

The San Diego Section will crown its 2025-26 girls basketball divisional champions Feb. 26-28. All the hoopla, cheers and tears are still more than...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...