Wednesday, January 21, 2026
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Chula Vista

Taking a swipe at low-hanging tobacco

The Chula Vista City Council this week is taking a swipe at Big FlaVa. For those of you unfamiliar with massive and secretive entities intent on world domination according to a conspiracy...

NC Schools cool places to be

Classrooms in the National School District have become cooler with the recent installation of air conditioning units to four of its schools. The plan is to have the remaining four schools in...

At this time of reflection and thanks

According to the National Turkey Federation, 44 million turkeys are consumed during Thanksgiving (about 22 million at Christmas). The American Farm Bureau estimates this year the national average cost of a Thanksgiving...

Best in the west: Rebels U17 girls are bound for nationals

They knocked on the proverbial door last year; this year they managed to finally kick it in. The Rebels Soccer Club Girls 2001 Elite team will compete in this year’s prestigious US...

Olympian Eagles take flight under new head coach Brad Carter

The Olympian High School football team has compiled a rather innocuous 5-16 record over the past three seasons, including a 0-7 mark two years ago. But new head coach Brad Carter...

Paradise Valley Hospital achieves four stars in new government rating system

Paradise Valley Hospital achieved four stars in the new government “Overall Hospital Quality Star Ratings,” which were released yesterday on the Hospital Compare website. Only about 20% of hospitals nationwide received...

Teen busted for CV robbery released

A 19-year-old man who participated in robberies in Chula Vista, National City, and elsewhere was released from jail Monday night after being sentenced to time already served. Ernesto Lamarquez, of Spring Valley,...

Hilltop Lancers get into the swim

Make no mistake, the Hilltop High School swim team is making a return to its former glory past in the Mesa League. The Lancers improved to 5-1 on the season following...

Refurbished SWC stadium gets official kick-off for 2014 season

After 18 months of construction, including delays, Southwestern College’s new football stadium was officially unveiled to the community during a rededication ceremony Aug. 15 on campus. Taking the speakers podium in front...

Help for homeowners

The National City City Council approved on Tuesday new program parameters for its hous­­ing rehabilitation program, which increases the opportunity to better assist lower income homeowners in repairing aging housing. In its...

Driver pleads guilty

One drag racer whose passenger died in a crash on East H Street in Chula Vista has pleaded guilty to gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated. Sergio Isai Ramirez, 22, was killed Oct....

A rare summer opportunity

Hundreds of people gathered in National City Thursday to protest Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids and policies. The turnout was reportedly large enough to slow traffic and temporarily interrupt bus routes. The protest...

Life filled with long hours and hard work pays dividends to kids

Alex stands at the school gate daily, greeting entering students with both authority and gentleness.  “Good morning, Mr. Alex,” children chirp, or “Good morning, Security.”  He smiles as he offers high-fives...

Protecting the health of residents

This is in response to the article on Aug. 17, 2024 “Don’t turn landlords into the ‘Smoking Police” by Alan Pentico. Most people do not smoke. Of the 35 million people living...

Hip and lively approach to aging with vitality

We often use the term “aging gracefully,” but what if we could all age with vitality instead — live not only longer but better lives. Being vital means to be necessary...

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THIS WEEK

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...