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Wild Horses Festival hits it out of the ballpark again

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Beloved principal, basketball junkie to be missed

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College football bowl games put the spotlight on Mountain West teams, SDSU Aztecs

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Gulls making up ground in AHL standings with strong holiday push

DON'T MISS

Snubbed candidates not happy with teachers union

Uncategorized Robert Moreno - 08/23/2014 0

The Sweetwater Education Association's endorsement process has come under fire by several candidates running for the Sweetwater Union High School District school board. The teachers’ union Aug. 11 endorsed candidates Arturo Solis,...

Committee report says CVFD running late

Uncategorized Robert Moreno - 07/23/2016 0

The next time you call 911 for a medical emergency or because your home is engulfed in flames, expect the Chula Vista Fire Department to run behind schedule. The Growth Management Oversight...

Six South County runners qualify for state cross country finals

Football Phillip Brents - 11/28/2019 0

Though South County was shut out as far as team qualifiers go for this weekend’s state championship cross country meet in Fresno, the region did qualify six individuals, including a pair...

Maybe the fourth time will be different

Chula Vista Carlos Davalos - 09/07/2025 0

The truth may not always hurt but it can sting. The “only Democrat running for must-win CA-48 who has won an election, flipped a seat from red to blue...”, read the candidate...

Happy hauntings — or how to carve a Halloween pumpkin

Arts Phillip Brents - 10/29/2015 0

What are you planning to do for Halloween this year? Dress up in costume and trick or treat around the neighborhood or attend a party in costume? Set up a cool...

Sweetwater Red Devils remain undefeated in prep football ranks

Football Phillip Brents - 10/18/2014 0

Thanks to four touchdowns by C.C. Portillo, the Sweetwater Red Devils remained undefeated on the season by defeating the visiting Castle Park Trojans, 49-21, in Friday’s homecoming game. The Devils improved to...

After almost 30 years, senior center director mulls retirement

Around The South Bay Richard Pena - 07/23/2010 0

Once more our quest for interesting people did not have to take us too far off the beaten path. We found Kathy Wigginton at a place that I visit at least...

Neighborhood House remembered in book

Uncategorized Phillip Brents - 12/09/2016 0

They may be Chula Vista residents now but during the first part of the last century they were part of the vibrant life blood of Logan Heights. Their unique and often...

Man will go to trial for burning ex’s home

Uncategorized Neal Putnam - 05/28/2016 0

A Chula Vista man was recently ordered to stand trial for arson in the blaze of his girlfriend’s home which he allegedly burned down following an argument. Jose Perez Rodriguez, 35, who...

South County runners end season at state cross country finals

Uncategorized Phillip Brents - 12/02/2010 0

There were no state titles or all-state finishes at this year’s California state cross country championship meet in Fresno last Saturday at Woodward Park in Fresno. But the South County’s complement...

Changes coming to Third

Chula Vista Allison Sampite - 03/26/2011 0

The proposed facelift for Third Avenue's downtown village is a done deal. The City Council on Tuesday approved the final design for changes to the heart of the city's downtown area. Consultants Howard...

Local harriers excel at state cross country championships

High School Phillip Brents - 12/12/2019 0

Six South County runners qualified to compete in this year’s California state cross country championships Nov. 30 at Woodward Park in Fresno. Five of them took the course, with three recording...

War-torn El Salvador is setting for CV novelist

Arts Jeanne Becijos - 05/01/2015 0

Chula Vista author Sherrie Miranda has recently released a historical novel “Secrets & Lies in El Salvador.” It is the story of an American girl who goes to war-torn El Salvador...

Jury finds man is sane after convicting him

Chula Vista Neal Putnam - 02/06/2016 0

A jury Monday determined Jon Ralph Dibble was sane when attempted murder and setting a motel room on fire. The same jury last week convicted Dibble, 27, of all nine felonies and...

Multiple charges for murder suspect

Chula Vista Carlos Davalos - 12/05/2013 0

A man already charged with trying to murder a woman on Paradise Valley Road in a carjacking attempt pleaded not guilty Nov. 25 to a new charge of robbery involving another...

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