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Pet surrenders catch county’s humane society off guard

Debbie Sklar - 01/03/2026

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The intersection of law and clarity

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New year starts with countywide blood drive

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Fight lands two women in prison

Uncategorized Neal Putnam - 12/04/2010 0

Two South Bay women have been found guilty of second-degree murder and voluntary manslaughter in the 2009 fatal stabbing of Justine Brown, 18, of National City, in a dispute over a...

Faulty signatures force two out of Chula Vista council race

Chula Vista Robert Moreno - 03/26/2016 0

The number of candidates running for office in the city of Chula Vista was trimmed to six after two potential candidates were disqualified from appearing on the ballot when they failed...

City of Chula Vista Mayor Mary Salas 14,282 (52.17%) Jerry Rindone 13,095 (47.83%) Seat 1 John McCann 13,794 (51.48 %) Steve Padilla 13,002 (48.52%) Seat 2 Pat Aguilar 14,748 (56.57 %) Dan Smith 11,321 (43.43 %) Cty Atty Glen Googins 20,116 National City Mayor Ron...

Man punished for second manslaughter

Chula Vista Neal Putnam - 10/25/2014 0

Francisco Jose Arellano, 33, of Chula Vista, was sentenced Oct. 17 to 18 years in prison after pleading guilty to voluntary manslaughter in the beating and stabbing death of an intoxicated...

Keeping a wish list that is both humble and unattainable

Columnists Nancy Alvarado - 12/17/2016 0

What do you want for Christmas? Every year I ask my children and husband the same question. One child always shoots for a single large gift, while the other gives me a...

SuHi Hall of Fame hoops class feted, treated to memorable finish

Basketball Phillip Brents - 02/01/2018 0

The Sweetwater High School boys basketball program honored more of its own during last Saturday’s Hall of Fame contest against the visiting Monte Vista Monarchs. The Red Devils didn’t win on the...

Students graduate with port insight

Chula Vista admin - 04/20/2025 0

The Port of San Diego recently graduated two more groups of its award-winning Portside Community Academy in a joint graduation ceremony during a boat tour of San Diego Bay. The Academy...

Students in music class create special sound

Chula Vista Carlos Davalos - 07/30/2016 0

Every day after nutrition break for about an hour Mrs. Amy Cruz's music class is filled with students wanting to learn how to play music. Except these are not her regular education...

Sweetwater Valley secures California Section 7 Little League banner

Latest News Rodney Regala - 07/21/2010 0

For District 41 champion Rancho San Diego, the first inning proved a portent of things to come in Tuesday’s California Little League Section 7 championship game at Sweetwater Little League. SVLL’s...

Esoteric Astrology as news for week February 9 – 16, 2022

Horoscope Risa DAngeles - 02/17/2022 0

Valentines & Lanterns Under the Light of Aquarius This is the week for Valentines and lanterns under a full moon. Monday, February 14 is Valentine’s Day– a day of hearts, flowers, cupids and chocolates....

September a good month to prepare pets

Chula Vista Debbie Sklar - 09/14/2025 0

Fido may not pack a go-bag, and Fluffy probably isn’t checking the fire escape plan — but that doesn’t mean they shouldn’t be ready for an emergency. September is National Preparedness...

Program makes most of backyard fruits, vegetables

Chula Vista Albert Fulcher - 06/26/2020 0

In a 2016 report by the state of the food system in the San Diego region, it is estimated that in San Diego County, more than 50,000 tons of food is...

Older adults staying fit during pandemic

Chula Vista Albert Fulcher - 01/08/2021 0

San Diego Oasis kicked off this year with its Fitness-Palooza event with two YouTube videos for older adults on Jan. 4 and 6. Each video has four different fitness demonstrations with...

The mission continues

Around The South Bay Richard Pena - 04/13/2013 0

Last week we closed with the assertion that the Missions of Santa Ines and San Fernando were two that could be my favorites. I think I was musing more on emotion,...

Pro rugby to get second chance at success in San Diego

Alumni Phillip Brents - 04/05/2018 0

Fans have a chance to get in on a piece of history when the San Diego Legion of Major League Rugby makes its local debut Saturday, April 7, with a preseason...

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Chula Vista

Pet surrenders catch county’s humane society off guard

The intersection of law and clarity

New year starts with countywide blood drive

City to honor leaders

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Fight lands two women in prison

Faulty signatures force two out of Chula Vista council race

Posed to be the next mayor

Man punished for second manslaughter

Keeping a wish list that is both humble and unattainable

SuHi Hall of Fame hoops class feted, treated to memorable finish

Students graduate with port insight

Students in music class create special sound

Sweetwater Valley secures California Section 7 Little League banner

Esoteric Astrology as news for week February 9 – 16, 2022

September a good month to prepare pets

Program makes most of backyard fruits, vegetables

Older adults staying fit during pandemic

The mission continues

Pro rugby to get second chance at success in San Diego

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