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Chula Vista

Former councilman writing chapters in his changing life

The Inzunza family has always been a part of the South Bay. Ralph Inzunza Sr. was once a school board member in San Ysidro and was a three-term National City councilman from...

ELECTION 2022

Luz Molina, 45, is running to represent National City’s newly-formed district one which generally covers the west side of the city. Because she is running unopposed, Molina said her primary goals...

Public gets glimpse of candidates

Nine people running for an elected seat in National City met at Paradise Village on Sept. 6 during a candidate forum hosted by the National City Chamber of Commerce. Candidates fielded questions...

Mar Vista, Hilltop to battle for South Bay League title

Hilltop High School’s football team printed new T-shirts in the preseason that reflected a shift in fortunes. They read: New League, New Legacy. The Lancers have the opportunity to make those words...

STEAM expo returns for one and all

After a two-year hiatus from the pandemic, the San Diego Festival of Science & Engineering’s EXPO Day is back in full swing at PETCO Park on March 4 from 10 a.m....

Man admits shooting ex co-worker

A Chula Vista man pleaded guilty Oct. 28 to assault with a firearm in the shooting of a former co-worker in a personal dispute. Anthony Hillman Pollock, 37, has agreed to accept...

It was more of a trickle than wave

Oopsie. That may have been the reaction of Big Retail when they found out the numbers they were using to jack up prices, reducing convenience and calling for stricter laws punishing people...

Crusaders carry torch for Metro hoops teams

The Mater Dei Catholic High School girls basketball team carried the torch this season in the Mesa League with a perfect 10-0 league record. It turned out the Crusaders carried the...

Documentary wins awards for story of veteran caregivers

At the 2024 G.I. Film Festival in May, short film “We Carry On” won Best Documentary Short Film and Women’s Voice Award. Presented by the Wounded Warrior Project and Community Building...

Mustangs, Titans score top 10 finishes in Winter Classic

The 2010-11 high school girls water polo season is just getting under way but it looks to be a promising one for South Bay teams after the Otay Ranch Mustangs and...

Men sentenced for cell phone selling

The president and treasurer of a Chula Vista company were sentenced Sept. 18 to nine and eight months of home detention respectively for their roles in international trafficking in counterfeit cell...

At the movies with Roosterand Marlowe

Many years ago, back in my college days I recall taking a class in American Literature at UCSD. It really wasn't a course per se. It was more like a meeting...

Latina leaders talk about disparities during pandemic

Latina leaders in San Diego County shared their thoughts on how the COVID-19 pandemic affects the Latino population after reviewing statistics released by SANDAG showing the pandemic exacerbates ongoing disparities within...

Will you have enough income in retirement?

Experts say to plan for 70-80 percent of your working income in retirement, but no one specific number suits everyone. Asking ESSENTIAL questions is key! 1. How much do you currently spend? Many...

Let’s Go Lady Jags! SWC tops No. 1 in nation Chaffey

Yes, there are national community college soccer rankings. In fact, Southwestern College’s women’s team entered the week No. 5 in the latest poll — one rung up after handing No. 1 Chaffey...

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THIS WEEK

Gulls start climb up...

The San Diego Gulls have languished near the bottom of the American Hockey League’s Pacific Division for the past three seasons, missing the genrous...

Above the rim: SDSU...

Photo caption: Elzie Harrington has the ball for SDSU in Saturday’s game against Fresno State. Photo by Andy Bartotto Like football, San Diego State University’s...

Girls hoops teams tip...

The San Diego Section will crown its 2025-26 girls basketball divisional champions Feb. 26-28. All the hoopla, cheers and tears are still more than...

Women’s pro soccer received...

The National Women’s Soccer League crowned its 2026 champion on Nov. 22 as Gotham FC defeated the Washington Spirit, 1-0, in front of 18,000...

Southwestern Lady Jags secure...

It was nothing but cheers as Southwestern College recorded its third Pacific Coast Athletic Conference women’s soccer championship in the past eight years with...

Frosh phenoms are lacing...

Last season, the Metro Conference roller hockey scoring race was contested between Eastlake High junior Chris Rollbusch Jr. and Bonita Vista senior Jacob Hunter. Rollbusch...

Esoteric astrology as news...

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

King’s call for justice...

Three days after the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr., the April 7, 1968 edition of The Chula Vista Star News had a small...

Moore takes lead at...

The Port of San Diego officially swore in its 2026 officers for the Board of Port Commissioners on Wednesday, Jan. 14, marking the start...

Familiar fragrance store opens...

Bath & Body Works officially opened a new 3,232-square-foot store near Palomar Trolley on Jan. 9, bringing the brand’s signature fragrances, body care, and...