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Frosh phenoms are lacing up their skates in 2025-26 Metro Conference roller hockey season

Phillip Brents - 01/16/2026

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King’s call for justice still relevant

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Familiar fragrance store opens new Chula Vista venue

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Plenty to accomplish

Chula Vista Carlos Davalos - 05/04/2012 0

Incumbent Chula Vista City Councilwoman Pamela Bensoussan is up for reelection. She’s running against Larry Breitfelder, Guillermo Brisseno and Bob Castaneda for Seat 3. Bensoussan, 61, was elected to serve on the City...

Costly identity deadline looms

Columnists admin - 04/26/2025 0

Thirty-five bucks. These days it might get you a couple dozen eggs. A gallon or two of gas. A bag of avocados. Maybe even a California burrito with extra guacamole. But...

We’re all adults here, right?

Columnists Carlos Davalos - 11/23/2013 0

Maybe it's time to re-examine the definition of adult. Traditionally anyone aged 18 years and older is considered adult—emotionally and psychologically mature enough to make decisions regarding their own welfare. Want to see...

Crusaders sink Wolf Pack, win East County Invitational title

Sports Phillip Brents - 10/13/2016 0

Mater Dei Catholic High School is the only Chula Vista school in the Mesa League with its own campus pool. Perhaps not surprisingly, the Crusaders have risen up the competition ranks...

Federal judge fines Chula Vista minister

Chula Vista Neal Putnam - 12/01/2017 0

A Chula Vista man who is a Navy contractor was fined $1,000 Nov. 17 and placed on three years probation for a conflict of interest charge with a port engineer who...

‘Help is out there’ for abuse victims

Chula Vista Jessica Brodkin Webb - 07/17/2020 0

On March 19 California Gov. Gavin Newsom told 40 million Californians to stay home. While the shelter-in-place order aimed to slow the spread of COVID-19 and keep people safe, for people who...

ARTS provides National City artists a creative haven

Latest News Isabel Hughes - 09/26/2019 0

From interactive kaleidoscope bike sculptures to military tanks turned dj booths, 18-year-old National City native Alex Hernandez is showcasing his creativity and building skills through every A Reason to Survive project...

Failing the planet?

Letters to the editor Deuel Woodward - 02/09/2024 0

I always watch the weather on channel 7 which is the local NBC station. Yesterday the main meteorologist there Greg Abbott said that climate change is causing an increase in rainfall...

History behind Mother’s Day

Chula Vista Brooke Binkowski - 05/09/2015 0

Mother's Day is a celebration of all things maternal, a way to honor your mother for giving you the gift of life. And if you’re to believe the commercials, there's no...

Veterans and Medicare options

Letters to the editor Scott Mathis - 11/05/2021 0

Individuals eligible for Medicare, including veterans, have an important decision to make before Dec. 7, the Medicare Advantage and Prescription Drug Plan Annual Election Period (AEP) deadline. Selecting the plan best...

Grants available to develop city art projects

Chula Vista Albert Fulcher - 03/11/2022 0

On March 2, the Chula Vista Public Library announced the Create Chula Vista Arts Grant opportunity, for artists, art groups, and local businesses to develop art projects in Chula Vista. The...

Driver guilty in slaying of National City man

Chula Vista Neal Putnam - 03/28/2015 0

After deliberating 11 and a half hours over three days, a jury Wednesday convicted the getaway driver in a drive-by shooting of first-degree murder in the slaying of Jordan Hickey as...

South County prepares for July 4 celebrations

Chula Vista Rebecca Williamson - 06/27/2019 0

The National City Host Lions Club 4th of July Carnival will run from July 3 – 7 at Kimball Park. The fireworks are scheduled for July 4. The carnival will offer rides,...

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...

Measure B is a bad deal: Say no to corporate giveaways

Uncategorized Carlos Davalos - 10/22/2016 0

Every San Diego County voter has important choices to make this coming Election Day. On the local level, one of the most significant votes you will cast will be on Measure...

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Frosh phenoms are lacing up their skates in 2025-26 Metro Conference roller hockey season

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Familiar fragrance store opens new Chula Vista venue

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Plenty to accomplish

Costly identity deadline looms

We’re all adults here, right?

Crusaders sink Wolf Pack, win East County Invitational title

Federal judge fines Chula Vista minister

‘Help is out there’ for abuse victims

ARTS provides National City artists a creative haven

Failing the planet?

History behind Mother’s Day

Veterans and Medicare options

Grants available to develop city art projects

Driver guilty in slaying of National City man

South County prepares for July 4 celebrations

Man punished for second manslaughter

Measure B is a bad deal: Say no to corporate giveaways

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