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National City celebrates community and public art with ‘Building Together’ mural festival

THIS WEEK

Playoff prowess

High School Phillip Brents - 05/06/2026 0

Boys tennis, girls beach volleyball, boys and girls lacrosse, boys volleyball jump-start 2026 CIF spring sports playoffs The San Diego Section’s spring championship playoffs have faced off in boys tennis, boys and...

Downtown Chula Vista blooms with celebration and community spirit

Chula Vista Dominic Li Mandri - 05/09/2026 0

Downtown Chula Vista is gearing up for a festive May filled with growth and community spirit. From celebrating the four-year anniversary of the Chula Vista Farmers’ Market to honoring the incredible...

Hilltop alum Ellerbrock sets sights on U.S. Open qualifier

Alumni Phillip Brents - 05/07/2026 0

The 126th U.S. Open golf championship is scheduled June 19-21 in Shinnecock Hills Golf Club in Southampton, N.Y. Hilltop High School alumnus Ryan Ellerbrock would like to be there as a...

Public safety officials share tips for emergency plans

Chula Vista Debbie Sklar - 05/10/2026 0

The importance of disaster preparedness took center stage in Chula Vista on Saturday, May 2, as the Chula Vista Fire Department, alongside Chula Vista Animal Services, marked National Wildfire Preparedness Day...

National City celebrates community and public art with ‘Building Together’ mural festival

Chula Vista Debbie Sklar - 05/09/2026 0

Art, culture, and community came together in National City on Saturday, May 2, as the city of National City partnered with Vision Culture Foundation and Rottweiler to host the “Building Together”...

Accused robber can have a trial

National CityNeal Putnam - 08/19/20170

A judge has ruled an alleged bank robber in Chula Vista is mentally competent to understand court proceedings. Criminal proceedings have resumed against Clinton Forbel...

CIF boys basketball: tiny Lutheran scores biggest win of season

BasketballPhillip Brents - 02/27/20150

Greyhound, E.T., Spider, White Chocolate and Tower of Power. They were all on the Parkway Gym playing court Friday evening as the top-seeded Lutheran...

CIF champion Lady Titans picking up right from where they left off

SportsPhillip Brents - 01/14/20170

Eastlake defeated La Costa Canyon, 43-23, to win last year’s San Diego Section Division I girls basketball championship. With nine returners — four of...