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Association works to develop canine retirement plan

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Hotel slated for demolition is their only place to call home

Columnists Nancy Alvarado - 09/03/2016 0

When Rachel Gonzalez Quintana came to San Ysidro five years ago, she stayed at Motel 6. Her husband was deported, but she had faith he’d soon make his way back across...

Sine die it will all work out

Columnists Carlos Davalos - 03/22/2014 0

When a reader contacted me Sunday night informing me that the Sweetwater Union High School District had cancelled its Monday board meeting I thought it odd. Typically government agencies must publicly...

Lancer softball team reloads in Mesa League title quest

High School Phillip Brents - 04/19/2011 0

The Hilltop Lancers and Bonita Vista Barons dueled right down to the wire for last year’s Mesa League pennant, with back-to-back losses to the Barons crushing the Lancers’ hopes for a...

District reps join council

National City Robert Moreno - 12/17/2016 0

It was a changing of the guard Tuesday night as the Chula Vista City Council welcomed two newly elected council members and bid farewell to two-term Councilwoman Pamela Bensoussan and appointed...

Easter at Terra Nova Plaza

Chula Vista Albert Fulcher - 04/08/2022 0

Terra Nova Plaza is holding its free Easter fun event “Meet Mr. and Mrs. Easter Bunny” on Saturday, April 16 from noon to 3 p.m. Mr. and Mrs. Easter Bunny will...

Ex-deputy charged with molestation

Chula Vista Neal Putnam - 04/16/2021 0

The preliminary hearing for a former sheriff’s deputy accused of 20 molestation charges was re-set Tuesday for June 7. Jaylen Devon Fleer, 27, waived his right to have a speedy hearing since...

Athleticism fades, memories linger

Around The South Bay Richard Pena - 07/06/2013 0

One of my favorite comic page offerings is “Baby Blues” featuring a married couple with three young children. Their antics and tribulations follow the pattern for most young couples raising a...

Planning for the neighbors we want

Opinion Nancy Alvarado - 11/28/2014 0

Every year, a few more show up. When they come to my 5th grade classroom mid-year, they often have a stunned look. They’re dazed, they’re reeling. “Welcome to the class. I know...

Interim superintendent comes out of retirement

Chula Vista Robert Moreno - 04/04/2015 0

The Sweetwater Union High School District school board Monday night approved a contract for its new interim superintendent. Philip Stover reported for duty on Tuesday and is to oversee one of California’s...

Esoteric astrology as news for week January 14 – 20, 2026

Horoscope legals - 01/15/2026 0

Communities, Cooperatives & the Essential Fire of Change - the New Era Unfolding Sun enters Aquarius Monday, January 19th, the day after the Capricorn new moon, Sunday, January 18th. Aquarius (and the...

Lady Titans, Lady Mustangs spiking way to elite GVB status

High School Phillip Brents - 09/28/2023 0

Erwin Macalaguim is in the process of wrapping up a long and successful volleyball coaching career at Eastlake High School. His 2023 boys team made history by winning the San Diego Section...

Appointment process begins in search for new council member

Chula Vista Albert Fulcher - 03/01/2024 0

At a special meeting on Feb. 26, Chula Vista City Council unanimously adopted a resolution declaring former council member Andrea Cardenas’ vacancy from her District 4 council seat. This comes after...

Corruption trial postponed

Chula Vista Carlos Davalos - 01/24/2014 0

A trial date in the corruption case that has plagued three South Bay school districts has been delayed until April 28, more than two months after the case was supposed to...

METRO CONFERENCE ALL-LEAGUE FOOTBALL TEAMS

Football admin - 12/31/2024 0

The high school tackle football season is over but recognition is just starting for the players who made their teams a success in the Metro-Mesa, Metro-South Bay and Metro-Pacific leagues. Mater Dei...

Mayor hosts district conversation

Chula Vista Carlos Davalos - 05/16/2014 0

In her final State of the City address on Feb. 25, Chula Vista Mayor Cheryl Cox, put the problems that have plagued the Sweetwater District at the forefront of her speech. Nearly...

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San Diego State women’s basketball strengthens first place lead with 80-62 win over UNLV

San Diego Section winter sports playoff brackets unveiled

‘Somebody’ of note then and now

Association works to develop canine retirement plan

DON'T MISS

Hotel slated for demolition is their only place to call home

Sine die it will all work out

Lancer softball team reloads in Mesa League title quest

District reps join council

Easter at Terra Nova Plaza

Ex-deputy charged with molestation

Athleticism fades, memories linger

Planning for the neighbors we want

Interim superintendent comes out of retirement

Esoteric astrology as news for week January 14 – 20, 2026

Lady Titans, Lady Mustangs spiking way to elite GVB status

Appointment process begins in search for new council member

Corruption trial postponed

METRO CONFERENCE ALL-LEAGUE FOOTBALL TEAMS

Mayor hosts district conversation

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