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South County native Joe Heinz remembered as CIF commissioner, mentor of young athletes

Phillip Brents - 09/24/2026

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Metro Conference Hall of Fame to expand with 2026 class

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CV Spartans set opening date for new campus stadium

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SWC football team hammers Vikings, 34-14, to hike record to 3-0

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Metro Conference Hall of Fame to expand with 2026 class

Alumni Phillip Brents - 09/18/2026 0

The Metro Conference Hall of Fame is set to welcome 16 new members during ceremonies on Sunday, Sept. 20, at Olympian High School. The newest inductees include former standout athletes and coaches,...

Wave returns to win column, remains in fourth place

Local Sports Phillip Brents - 09/17/2026 0

The San Diego Wave has two home matches remaining until the start of the 2026 National Women’s Soccer League playoffs. The local kickers made the most of Saturday’s home match against the...

SWC football team hammers Vikings, 34-14, to hike record to 3-0

College Phillip Brents - 09/17/2026 0

The Southwestern College football team enters Saturday’s community college non-conference game at Mt. San Jacinto College ranked 12th in the state with an undefeated 3-0 record. The high marks appear deserving at...

Literacy volunteers help newcomers find their place

Chula Vista Debbie Sklar - 09/19/2026 0

For someone learning a new language, a library can be more than a place to borrow books. At the South Chula Vista Library, it can be a place to practice saying the...

South County native Joe Heinz remembered as CIF commissioner, mentor of young athletes

Alumni Phillip Brents - 09/24/2026 0

The South County sports community lost an icon and cherished friend with the untimely passing of Chula Vista High School alumnus Joe Heinz, who died Tuesday following complications related to a...

SDSU ice men knock off top 25-caliber Sun Devils, 3-2, for first win of season

College Phillip Brents - 09/17/2026 0

After being swept and out-scored 11-1 in a two-game series against Arizona State University Sept.. 4-5 at the Kroc Center Ice Arena, SDSU’s men’s ice hockey team earned some payback as...

Exhibit examines Japanese influence, history in Chula Vista

Chula Vista Debbie Sklar - 09/18/2026 0

The first exhibition at the new Chula Vista Museum & History Center looks at a chapter of local history that museum officials say is significant but not widely known. The Japanese Story...

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Cop charged with battery, cruelty

Chula VistaCarlos Davalos - 07/31/20140

Roman Granados, a 14-year veteran of the Chula Vista Police Department, faces four misdemeanor charges stemming from an off-duty incident where he allegedly roughed...