Friday, January 16, 2026
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Chula Vista

It wasn’t supposed to end this way …

Tuesday’s San Diego Section Division II girls semifinal-round playoff game started off well for Mesa League co-champion Bonita Vista as junior scoring leader Hannah Burns scored off a 25-yard run down...

Under 40 enjoys building ‘pillars’ of Olivewood community

Olivewood Gardens’ Director of Development Claire Groebner was named one of SD Metro’s ‘40 Under 40’ class of 2021. Although she “appreciates the kudos,” she said she is much more interested in...

Hiking party

A new hiking group has emerged in Chula Vista, the South County Hiking Organization created by Gary Grine, 58. Grine began hiking when he was a teenager. "Basically it began with a hiking...

Pets offer benefits

Older adult's lives are measurably improved by the love and companionship offered by their pets. Animals often fill a void in the lives of the elderly who are alone without friends...

Padilla supporter wants legal decision

The Chula Vista City Council race between elected councilman John McCann and opponent Steve Padilla is heading to court.? ?A civil suit filed Friday by Chula Vista resident Aurora Clark in...

Lady Eagles, Mariners take flight to CIF girls volleyball title games

The Olympian High School girls volleyball team drew one step closer to realizing its goal of winning back-to-back San Diego Section championships after defeating visiting Mission Vista, 3-2, in Tuesday’s Division...

Mustang lacrose girls team wants more than a co-championship

At 10-4 overall and 7-0 in league play, it appears the Otay Ranch Mustangs girls lacrosse team will settle for nothing less than a co-championship to cap play in the second-year...

Dad sentenced for endangerment

The father of a 14-year-old boy who brought his dad’s gun to a Chula Vista high school was sentenced Nov. 13 to 240 days in jail and house arrest for child...

From dance room to newsroom

Everyone has a story, filled with events in their life that makes them who they are. When I look around a room full of people, no two stories are exactly alike. My...

Innovative approach allows holiday donations to continue

Neisha’s Dance and Music Academy has partnered with Chula Vista Police Activities League to support the annual food and toy drive that typically receives donations from families through local schools. With schools...

Division V preview: Francis Parker, Bishop’s led by South County quarterbacks

The San Diego Section Division V football field has undergone realignment this season that should provide members schools with a bit more parity — at least during regular season play. The Southern...

Bar patron guilty of manslaughter

A man who shot and killed a Chula Vista man at a bar in 2006 will get an 18-year prison term, said the prosecutor Friday after he pleaded guilty. Deputy District Attorney...

Titans open defense of Mesa League water polo title with 14-1 win

Dylan Chase was a wide-eyed freshman when Eastlake High's boys water polo team out-dueled perennial champion Bonita Vista, 6-4 in overtime, in 2008 in what may go down as the greatest...

Fight was a social event

Michelle Reyes wanted her fight with cancer to be public. Like many Americans, the 31-year-old Chula Vista native found the best way to get the word out was through social media. "I hope that...

City woos Amazon Inc. with waivers

The city of Chula Vista made its pitch about bringing Amazon.com Inc.’s next headquarters to the city public during a recent City Council meeting. The online retailer that sells clothing, electronics, home...

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THIS WEEK

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Above the rim: SDSU...

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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...

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...

Help getting by during...

If you went into the first full week of January 2026 wondering: Where you were going to find the extra money to pay for your...

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...

What’s new, what’s next...

Ring in the New Year right with Downtown Chula Vista after a full year of growth! From getting a head start on your New...

New laws boost pet...

Five new California animal welfare laws sponsored by San Diego Humane Society went into effect Jan. 1, strengthening protections against puppy mills, cracking down...

Roller hockey faces off...

The Metro Conference faced off the 2026 portion of its 2025-26 roller hockey schedule with four games played Jan 7-8 at the Castle Park...