Wednesday, December 3, 2025
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Chula Vista

Law was his game, not politics

Everyone knows an incumbent has a leg up when it comes to re-election. After all, if the politician hasn't "forgotten" to pay income tax, hasn't run over a pedestrian while driving...

Writer looking for her place in journalism

My life took a drastic change when I stepped foot in a newsroom August 2006. I was a student at Southwestern College and a couple semesters away from transferring to San Diego...

Mater Dei Catholic captures first CIF girls soccer title with 5-4 overtime win

The San Diego Section girls soccer playoffs featured numerous upsets throughout the six divisional brackets. But the third-seeded Mater Dei Catholic Crusaders were not about to be upset in last Saturday’s Division...

Martinez wants better sheriff outreach

San Diego County Undersheriff Kelly Martinez, who started with the agency as a deputy sheriff in 1985, is running for sheriff. “I have three priorities both as undersheriff and if I am...

SWC Jaguars score high in player placement to four-year programs

The Southwestern College Jaguars hope to rebound from a disappointing 3-7 campaign last year that had its basis in injuries to key personnel. Foremost among the Jags’ walking wounded was All-American...

Montgomery Aztecs impale San Marcos Knights, 44-7, in D-3 playoff opener

There they were on the same field together for the first time in three weeks and the magic that Diego Rodriguez and Manny Quiambao — and the rest of the Montgomery...

Robber agrees to payback

The "Deposit Slip Bandit" who robbed a Chula Vista bank by writing his demand note on a deposit slip has pleaded guilty and was released on bond. Sened Beyene Michael, 22, has...

Chargers drop game to Broncos as NFL playoff picture gains focus

The NFL playoffs? Though not officially eliminated from them, it appears as if the Chargers' chances of participating in them are fading. The Bolts' 22-10 loss to the visiting Denver Broncos Sunday...

Chula Vista chooses Veteran of the Year

The City of Chula Vista named Danny Shaffstall as its 2024 Veteran of the Year. Shaffstall is a distinguished veteran of the U.S. Navy and was presented with a proclamation recognizing...

Ship inspection may be costly

Chula Vista's schooner the Bill of Rights seeks the public's  help in paying one of its bills. Don Johnson, South Bay Front Sailing Association CEO, first mate and primary engineer aboard the...

Message may be worth rehearing

As Chula Vista and National City, along with the rest of the county, move toward re-engaging the local economies, employers, employees and consumers must be vigilant that there is not a...

SWC professors bring Occupy to campus

An Occupy movement that began on the East Coast in September has made its way to Southwestern College in Chula Vista. At an event on the campus' free speech patio, three college...

On top and happy to be there

Out of more than 3,000 hospitals across the country, Paradise Valley Hospital was recognized as a top performer on key quality measures by the Joint Commission. Paradise Valley ranks in the top...

Canadian’s death leaves unbelievable trail

I don't want to tread too far in the area of our columnist Susan Walters but today I'm writing about history. Granted, 1983 isn't ancient history, but 28 years is close...

Mustang swimmers making a splash in Mesa League

If the Mesa League swim standings remain as they are, it appears the Otay Ranch Mustangs - drum roll, please - will win this year's boys dual meet title. The Mustangs...

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