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legals - 12/24/2025

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Castle Park Trojans finally get their field of dreams

Basketball

Barons keep reeling in hoops victories

College

If it’s December, it’s time for college bowl game matchups

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Celebrate awareness, tradition & community in Downtown Chula Vista

Chula Vista Debbie Sklar - 10/11/2025 0

October in Downtown Chula Vista is filled with opportunities to connect, celebrate, and give back. From supporting Breast Cancer Awareness Month to honoring cultural traditions and unveiling a vibrant new landmark,...

Police release sketch of groper

Uncategorized snstaff - 01/18/2011 0

Chula Vista police today released a composite sketch of a man they believe may be responsible for as many as 14 assaults on women since last September. "The four latest cases happened...

Senior housing must be addressed

New law, new freedom

Columnists Nancy Alvarado - 01/17/2015 0

Remember turning 16? The first thing most of us did was run down to the DMV, permit clutched in hand, to take our driving tests. We prayed we’d get friendly examiners,...

Neighborhood drive with poet features local history lesson

Chula Vista Albert Fulcher - 10/14/2022 0

Bernardo Mazón Daher is an actor, director, educator, and producer from South Bay San Diego. Raised in Chula Vista, his recent work is the help in producing parts of Oye Group...

Veteran credits military with fighting spirit

Chula Vista Carlos Davalos - 11/09/2012 0

One might consider Chula Vista resident Donaldo Kochackis a lucky man. After surviving military service through several wars, Kochackis cheated death many times. Little did he know after retiring he’d have to...

Why a college education is necessary

Chula Vista Ternot MacRenato - 04/18/2024 0

Going or not going to college is a personal decision. No one should be ashamed to choose a different path. One of our local community colleges shows a 50.5 percent dropout...

South County royalty advances to state track and field meet

High School Phillip Brents - 05/23/2019 0

South County student-athletes continue to maintain a presence at the California state track and field championship meet. The region will be represented in five events at this weekend’s 101st annual state meet...

Get ready for plenty or re-boots, remakes and sequels hit the screen

Uncategorized Carlos Davalos - 08/19/2016 0

Nostalgia reigned in films released in the July and August. To fully appreciate most of the following shows, catch up on the originals before viewing the new models/sequels. Jason Bourne To gain insight...

The magi return

Around The South Bay Richard Pena - 12/01/2012 0

In driving around the Pinery, Bonita’s Christmas Tree Farm, I noticed that the Halloween pumpkins had been replaced by dozens of Christmas trees, ready for sale. A few days before I...

Funerals adjust to distance protocols

Chula Vista Jessica Brodkin Webb - 04/10/2020 0

According to the Funeralone website, 34.7% of Americans attended between three and five funerals in 2014, the last year for which statistics are available. However, the current limit on no more than...

Deadline to nominate Chula Vista champion approaches

Chula Vista admin - 03/21/2025 0

Nominations are being accepted for the City of Chula Vista 2025 Sustainability Champion Awards. Any person or group living or working in Chula Vista is eligible for nomination. There are seven award...

NC considers plans for HUD money

Chula Vista Jessica Brodkin Webb - 03/19/2021 0

The city of National City held the first of two public hearings on the 2021-22 Department of Housing and Urban Development Annual Action Plan and funding recommendations for Community Development Block...

CAMPAIGN 2022 SCHOOL BOARD

Chula Vista Albert Fulcher - 09/23/2022 0

WHY ARE YOU RUNNING FOR SCHOOL BOARD? I am running for school board for National School District because as a long time resident of National City, and a fully engaged member of...

Recognizing signs of Alzheimer’s

Chula Vista Albert Fulcher - 12/05/2022 0

With Alzheimer’s Awareness Month in November, the Caregiver Coalition of San Diego hosted a forum with the County of San Diego Aging & Independent Services and the Alzheimer’s Association San Diego/Imperial...

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