Sunday, November 30, 2025
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Chula Vista

500 wins and counting for Hilltop’s Acerrio

It might be appropriate to say that Hilltop High School softball coach Nancy Acerrio has seen it all in her 23 years on the bench: the proverbial blood, sweat and tears. And...

Mustang Relays set the pace: Otay Ranch finishes in 2nd place

Last Saturday's seventh annual Mustang/Phair Co. Relays at Otay Ranch High School attracted a truckload of talent from the 22 participating schools. The meet produced its share of fast times and...

Man admits torching Chula Vista office

A transient who set fire to a non-profit community organization’s office in Chula Vista has pleaded guilty to arson and has agreed to accept a 4-year prison term. Christopher Treyvoun Jenkins, 28,...

Father, son Empower adults

After many years of teaching in South Bay, Johnathan King felt he had a calling to continue supporting individuals with disabilities, which is why he established a program designed to be...

Aztec fans can look forward to another exciting basketball season

With the college football season having christened its latest NCAA Division I national champion after No. 1 Alabama (13-0) defeated No. 3 Ohio State (7-1), 52-24, Jan. 11 in Miami, it...

Westling resigns as head football coach at Chula Vista High School

Chula Vista head football coach Drew Westling announced in an email Saturday that he has resigned his position at the school. The Spartans concluded the season Friday with a 2-8 record...

What have we learned in 52 years?

Fifty two years ago today Earth Day dawned. Taking his cue from young peace activist John McConnell— who wanted to establish a day to honor the earth and advocate for global peace—Wisconsin...

Parking lots purchase deadline arrives

For sale signs are up on six city owned parking lots behind Third Avenue. As part of California’s elimination of redevelopment agencies, the city of Chula Vista is mandated by the state...

No confidence in the chief

The Chula Vista firefighters union has issued a vote of no confidence for Fire Chief Dave Hanneman for what they say is a lack of trust. “The majority of the members do...

Tricking crooks a treat for cops

Even though Halloween was four days ago I thought I'd write about the murky rules that allow cops to trick a crook. Police are allowed to lie to crooks, but the good...

Less whining, more writing

Is there anybody whinier and more dour than a newspaper columnist? If anyone can find something wrong with, for example, a picture of a child and puppies frolicking through a sun-dappled...

Esoteric Astrology as news for week April 24 – 30, 2024

Passover, Mercury Stations Direct, Aquarian Salon Although the total solar (Sun was hidden) eclipse occurred last Monday, AThWe are now in the time of Passover (Pesach), the Jewish festival of freedom and...

Judge lets councilman keep voting for now

A San Diego Superior Court judge on Tuesday denied a temporary restraining order against Steve Miesen that would have limited his role as a councilman. Chris Shilling, chairman of Chula Vista’s Board...

Holidays may be right time to move

Dear Jenny, I think it's time to move Mom into an assisted living community, she's ready now. But I was thinking about waiting until after the holidays. It makes more sense and...

TMD spending questioned

San Diego County Grand Jury on Wednesday issued a report calling into question the Chula Vista Tourism and Marketing District's use of tax revenue for staffing costs rather than marketing the...

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THIS WEEK

Esoteric astrology as news...

November 26 - Dec 2, 2025 Wearing Gratitude Like a Cloak – Rumi The week of Thanksgiving and the season of gratitude begins. The Sun is...

College alumni group makes...

Southwestern College alumni are gearing up for a festive evening of reconnecting, celebrating, and giving back at the annual Holiday Soirée on Dec. 11....

Foundation awards $250,000 to...

With federal funding cuts straining essential services, San Diego Foundation (SDF) has awarded $250,000 in Unity Fund grants to help keep key healthcare programs...

Resurgent Titans to play...

The Eastlake High School football team lost 42-13 to Mater Dei Catholic on Oct. 31 for the rights to this year’s Metro-Mesa League championship.The...

Free computers earmarked for...

For many foster youth across San Diego County, a computer is more than a tool — it’s the difference between falling behind and finally...

Charter school honored

Mueller/Bayfront Charter School in Chula Vista has been named to the 2025 California Honor Roll by the Educational Results Partnership, a statewide recognition that...

Jaguars let it all...

The Grossmont College and Southwestern College football teams ended their respective seasons on a winning note after recording bowl game victories on Saturday.The Grossmont...

Why not more than...

What started as a marketing gimmick roughly 15 years ago may be, in a way, becoming part of a rallying cry against the thing...

Watch out for contractor...

Hiring a contractor to build an ADU, perform construction work, or a kitchen-and-bathroom remodel already comes with built-in stressors: choosing a quality company, affordability,...

San Diego Section football...

The San Diego Section will hold six of its eight divisional football championship games at Southwestern College, starting with Tuesday's top-notch Open Division final...