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It’s a banner year for California District 42 Little League champions

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On the road again, that’s right … the road to the Little League World Series and points elsewhere, of course. Long and winding, and peppered with alternating episodes of disappointment and reward,...
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South Bay’s first biker mama?

Columnists Susan Walter - 0
Florence Gavett was born in 1919 in Brooklyn. The youngest of four children, by 1930 she was living on Front Street in San Diego. Her father was an artist in the...
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Taking Uber or Lyft – remember these safety tips

Chula Vista Summer Stephan - 0
As your District Attorney, I’m committed to increasing communication and accessibility between the DA’s Office and you, the community. One way I have been doing that is through this monthly column,...
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District wants to know who is courting coaches

Chula Vista Carlos Davalos - 0
For the first time ever, Sweetwater Union High School District coaches are being required to fill out statement of economic interest forms. On Jan. 25, the department sent an email to all...
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Hilltop, after 0-14 start, crowned Metro-Pacific League champions

High School Phillip Brents - 0
How’s this for a real Cinderella story? From an 0-14 start to one of the hottest teams in San Diego County right now, the Hilltop High School boys soccer team secured the...
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Devastating fires are a reminder to have a plan in place

Columnists Nancy Alvarado - 0
I was half-asleep on the couch, cradling my newborn, too tired to get up and go to bed. I didn’t smell the smoke or hear the crackling of the flames. Only...
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Council delivers medical pot outlets lethal blow

Chula Vista Allison Sampite - 0
The Chula Vista City Council on Tuesday approved prohibiting medical marijuana dispensaries in the city by adding a chapter to the city's code. The Public Safety Subcommittee, comprised of Chula Vista Councilwoman...
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A night of firsts at the rink

High School Phillip Brents - 0
The CIF-Metro Conference's collection of Sweetwater district roller hockey teams saved the best for last. No question about it. There was drama in each of the three games in Tuesday's triple-header to close...
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Baker’s brief and ‘deadly’ endeavor is deliciously ghoulish

Latest News Albert Fulcher - 0
Mmm…Cakes is holding a one-day only Evil Dead Rise Experience, and it is asking patrons to don their “deadite costume” and head to the bakery located in downtown Chula Vista, as...
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Smooth ride for Jessica

Chula Vista Carlos Davalos - 0
Life before American Idol was boring, Jessica Sanchez said Thursday in the “Player’s Lounge” of the Valley View Casino Center. Being home-schooled, she had more time on her hands—something most public school...
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At what price a tidy room and neatly made bed?

Columnists Nancy Alvarado - 2
I look at my son’s bedroom in dismay. I’ve apparently failed to teach him the value of a neatly made bed and folded clothes. Stacks of paper – probably more of...
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Volunteers needed to break world record holiday drive

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Youth Philanthropy Council, a nonprofit headquartered in Chula Vista, is seeking volunteers in its upcoming Nick’s Kicks holiday event where the organization has collected more than 21,000 new pairs of shoes...
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Trustess return

Chula Vista Carlos Davalos - 0
Two incumbents were sworn in at the Sweetwater Union High School District’s recent board meeting. Board President Pearl Quinones and trustee Bertha Lopez each bested their opponents to serve another term on...
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Building a Gimbal in Rust: An Introduction

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The model is talking about booking her latest gig, modeling WordPress underwear in the brand latest Perfectly Fit campaign, which was shot by Lachian Bailey. It was such a surreal moment...
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SDSU Aztecs will have to climb the Mountain in search of gridiron success in 2024

College Phillip Brents - 0
Sean Lewis takes over as San Diego State University’s new head football coach. He has stated he wants the Aztecs to play fast. They may just have to do that if they...
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THIS WEEK

Columnists

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...
Alumni

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...
College

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...
Horoscope

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...
Chula Vista

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...
Chula Vista

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...
Alumni

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...
High School

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...
Basketball

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...
Basketball

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...