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Driver pleads to manslaughter

The getaway driver in the slaying of a young man in National City pleaded guilty April 12 to manslaughter. The prosecutor also announced the arrest of the gunman. Onan Loaiza, 26, was...

In anticipation of a ‘Rough Ride’

Always say and write the exact truth. Then you can never go far wrong. Express as much as possible with the fewest number of words. Don’t waste time, money, words, or...

Reliving the classics

Among many things that are admired by most folks are museums and well-built automobiles.  And when you put the two together you have a sight that is almost incomparable. It has often...

Olympian’s Leal leads South County mat women at state meet

The 2022 California high school state wrestling championships wrapped up Feb. 24-26 in Bakersfield. The San Diego Section posted some encouraging results: 13 medalists in the boys field and 10 medalists...

Help for the homeless from one who has been

James Merino is on a mission to help any homeless person who crosses his path. In his early teenage years Merino lived on the streets in Chula Vista, used and sold drugs...

Castle Park girls volleyball team seeking renewed respect under new coach

Longtime Castle Park coach Chris Kryjewski has landed another sport to coach at the west side Chula Vista school: girls volleyball. He’s been greeted by a large turnout of more than 60...

Southwest harriers chasing South Bay League championship

The Southwest High School boys cross country team will attempt to do something that hasn’t happened in 38 years on Friday, Nov. 3. In 1979, the Raiders hoisted a league banner into their gym...

The intersection of time and space

How many affordable homes and mixed-use developments could fit on the large chunk of open space in Chula Vista, bordered by Third Avenue on the west, L Street to the north,...

Moribund bayfront means death for restaurant

Anthony's Fish Grotto, a restaurant landmark in Chula Vista, is closing its doors Sunday after 37 years of business. One of the area's favorite seafood restaurants located on Bay Boulevard has been...

Annual Taste returns to downtown Chula Vista

The Taste of Third culinary event is back for another year in downtown Chula Vista on March 23 from 4-8 p.m. Participants will have a chance to enjoy a variety of...

Retiring Sweetwater GM will have plenty of time to avoid water hazards

There is a belief, no doubt fallacious, that back in 1966 something was added to the drinking water in Chula Vista - smart pills of some kind - that affected the...

SWC Jaguars double up Mt. San Jacinto, 20-10, post third consecutive JC football victory

The Southwestern College football team recorded its third consecutive victory of the season by defeating visiting Mt. San Jacinto Collete, 20-10, Oct. 1. The Jaguars improved to 3-1 in non-conference play...

Trojans running on full as league finals approach

The Castle Park Trojans and Sweetwater Red Devils exchanged one-point victories last year to rule the boys cross country course as South Bay League co-champions. This year’s initial encounter, last Friday at...

Fight was a social event

Michelle Reyes wanted her fight with cancer to be public. Like many Americans, the 31-year-old Chula Vista native found the best way to get the word out was through social media. "I hope...

South Bay Fish & Grill announces new owners

Located on the Chula Vista bay front, South Bay Fish & Grill has retained a new owner.  Chuck Ross has sold the restaurant to Ehab Khalil, Joseph Zakhary and Eduardo Martins...

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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...

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Students take stop sewage...

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Gulls gear up for...

The San Diego Gulls are now in the second half of their 2025-26 American Hockey League schedule following this week’s AHL All-Star Classic in...

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...

Lady Eagles, Lady Crusaders...

Girls wrestling made its debut on the mat two decades ago. The first girls section championship tournament was approved in October 2011.The sport has...

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