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Church burner sentence is 28 years

A driver who killed a 14-year-old South Bay boy in 1991 was sentenced Aug. 27 to 28 years and eight months for torching a Catholic church after he pleaded guilty to...

Got fangs? Super Dentists to host Halloween Spooktacular in Eastlake

The tooth fairy? How about a cast of groovy ghoulies and other things that go bump in the night? They’ll all be assembled for this year’s 20th annual Spooktacular Halloween party courtesy...

To serve and represent

Two years ago, as a first-time political candidate Jose Rodriguez came close to victory. The then-unknown National City Council candidate fell 78 votes shy of defeating incumbent Jerry Cano for one of...

Chargers drop game to Broncos as NFL playoff picture gains focus

The NFL playoffs? Though not officially eliminated from them, it appears as if the Chargers' chances of participating in them are fading. The Bolts' 22-10 loss to the visiting Denver Broncos Sunday...

Septuagenarian faces charges of killing roommate

A 72-year-old South Bay woman has been ordered to stand trial for murder in the 2010 beating death of her elderly roommate. A judge heard from five witnesses in a two-day preliminary...

‘Rights’ workshop planned

Alliance San Diego provides “Know Your Rights” virtual workshops to help immigrant families understand their legal protections amid immigration enforcement in the community. The next workshop will be held Aug. 18 from...

SDSU schedules annual Fan Fest scrimmage Saturday at the Q

The San Diego State University football team will host its annual Aztec Fan Fest on Saturday, Aug. 22, at Qualcomm Stadium. The event will feature an intrasquad scrimmage, an Aztec apparel...

Law enforcement collect pills no questions

The City of Chula Vista Office of Sustainability, Chula Vista Police Department, and U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration will team up to provide the public an opportunity to dispose of unwanted prescription...

Be mindful and do not fall prey to Medicare fraud

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 monthly column,...

What do you mean ‘I love you’?

With Valentine’s Day arriving next week, Southwestern College philosophy professor Peter Bolland breaks down the meaning of love in the philosophical sense. To truly understand “love” in philosophy, Bolland said, it must...

Millions in rent help OK’d

On Feb. 16, Chula Vista City Council approved to allocate $16.8 million in state and federal funds to help qualifying residents pay past due rent and utilities for those effected by...

Man sentenced for child porn on Leap Day

A Chula Vista man who once worked as an Otay Mesa substitute teacher was sentenced Feb. 29 to seven years in federal prison for receiving child pornography on his home computer. Alejandro...

Barons are lapping the field in 2021-22 roller hockey season

Bonita Vista High School roller hockey coach Keith Quigley absolutely loves this season’s Barons squad. And there’s a lot of love about this season’s Bonita Vista squad. “I love this Barons team,” said...

Seven home safety tips for seniors

If you are an older adult, it’s never too late to take steps to safeguard your home to prevent an accidental fall that could cause a serious injury. For most people, being...

Bonita museum highlights U.S. Navy’s early evolution

Through Sept. 18, the Bonita Museum is home to an American naval history with its “Permission To Come Aboard” exhibit curated by veteran Joe Frangiosa, Jr., which includes his collections of...

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THIS WEEK

Students take stop sewage...

When students from across South Bay boarded buses and an airplane for Sacramento in January, they weren’t heading on a typical field trip. They were going to...

It’s No. 1 Titans...

Friday’s 2026 edition of the Metro Conference roller hockey championship tournament’s grand finale is set: the top-seeded Eastlake Titans versus the third-seeded Otay Ranch...

Open Division hopefuls abound...

When the San Diego Section unveiled its elite Open Division playoffs  a decade or so ago, it remained a dream for most Metro Conference...

Chair of California Transportation...

Clarissa Reyes Falcon has been elected Chair of the California Transportation Commission, with Joseph Cruz serving as Vice Chair, which the Commission announced at...

Actions may need to...

It is a gesture, a simple and symbolic one. But it is the right one. When most of the Chula Vista City Council during a...

Metro mat women get...

Flag football may be the fastest-growing high school girls sport but girls wrestling set the precedent, and it continues to grow in many areas. This...

SWC opens Spring semester...

Southwestern College welcomed more than 18,000 students this week as the Spring 2026 semester got underway, marking a lively and energized return to campus....

Esoteric Astrology as news...

How to Understand the World & Our Country Today Crisis, polarization then a sweep into unity. This is how change occurs on earth - the...

Creating opportunity, one scholarship...

At Southwestern College, we believe talent is everywhere and opportunity must be made accessible. One of the most powerful ways we achieve that is...

E-vehicle chargers coming

Chula Vista is preparing to open a new Tesla Supercharger station that will significantly expand electric vehicle charging options in the community. The site, located...