Thursday, January 8, 2026
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Chula Vista

Big game, big appetites

Super Bowl XLVI is Sunday and local businesses are getting ready for the big day. "It's interesting for us," said Tony Raso, owner of La Bella’s. "It's kind of a 1, 2,...

Eastlake polo women come out on top to claim CIF title

The Eastlake High School girls water polo team made history by winning the school’s first San Diego Section championship in the sport after defeating the San Pasqual Golden Eagles, 9-7, in...

State’s schools are in ‘survival mode’

California State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond held a virtual briefing on Dec. 17 in which he called for a focus on recovery efforts after students return from winter break. Citing...

Don’t cry for Argentina — or USA — in World Cup soccer

Don’t cry for Argentina — or the USA, for that matter — in this year’s FIFA World Cup soccer tournament currently being hosted by Russia. While Argentina finished a mediocre 1-1-1 in...

Titans, Trojans, Mariners pick up first wins

The Eastlake Titans handed new head coach Lee Price his first victory in dramatic fashion last Friday as quarterback Izzack Morales connected with receiver Chris Klugh on a 20-yard touchdown pass...

Mistaken identity lands trio behind bars for homicide

Two Chula Vista men have both pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter in a gang related shooting death in 2012. Reyes Michael Cruz, 26, and Adrian Ernesto Lopez, 21, will be sentenced Sept....

October sports scene crowded with season openers, playoff drama

It’s October. Besides baseball’s World Series, professional sports is witness to the start of the NBA and NHL seasons, the start of the playoffs in Major League Soccer, the National Women’s...

Council gives police money to access EDD

The National City City Council Tuesday night unanimously agreed to authorize a three-year agreement with the state’s Employment Development Department to access its confidential database when locating someone. The three-year contract will...

Hottest pepper varieties to try this year

Turn up the heat and add a bit of spice to your meals with hot peppers. Add them to your garden, flower borders and containers for added beauty and easy picking. Your...

Chula Vista American overcomes elements to claim Section 7 Little League championship

Neither thunder nor rain could stop Chula Vista American Little League's 11U all-star team from capturing Saturday's California Section 7 championship title. Nor could CV American's championship opponent -- the Rancho...

Baron hoopsters making a run to the top

Bonita Vista High School boys basketball coach Don Dumas doesn’t know quite yet where it all will end for his team this season, but it could be something special. The Barons defeated...

USA! Number 1!?

As we approach another anniversary of this country’s independence, the same tired question begs to be definitively answered: What does it mean to be an American? Maybe an epiphany will come...

New assistant police chief named by department

The Chula Vista Police Department announced that Captain Dan Peak filled the position of Assistant Chief Phil Collum passed away after a short battle with cancer on April 12. In a...

Robots bridge gaps between young and old

A few Chula Vista students are using robots to connect with senior adults. Through First Lego League, children and teens compete against each other to build a robot designed around a specific...

Some things don’t change

I don't know that the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center changed me. Like most every other American old enough to grasp the event's enormity, I'll remember where I...

WEATHER

Chula Vista
scattered clouds
62.3 ° F
64.8 °
60.3 °
59 %
4.8mph
40 %
Fri
64 °
Sat
70 °
Sun
74 °
Mon
73 °
Tue
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THIS WEEK

City to honor leaders

Chula Vista is introducing a new way to recognize the people and organizations working to strengthen inclusion, respect, and connection across the city. On Tuesday,...

The intersection of law...

It’s been roughly a year and I have yet to see much daylight. At the beginning of 2025, the State of California enacted AB 413....

Holiday Bowl rings in...

One day removed from a flooding downpour in Mission Valley, the 46th annual Holiday Bowl enjoyed partly cloudy skies and little to no precipitation...

Pet surrenders catch county’s...

As 2025 came to a close, San Diego Humane Society reported a notable shift in the types of dogs entering its shelters—one that may...

New year starts with...

As the holiday season winds down, San Diego County Credit Union (SDCCU) is asking the community to start the new year with a lifesaving...

San Diego County Cup...

The San Diego County Cup holiday soccer tournament wrapped up Dec. 30 with six boys division finals at Hilltop High School and three girls...