Wednesday, September 17, 2025

DON'T MISS

September a good month to prepare pets

Fido may not pack a go-bag, and Fluffy probably isn’t checking the fire escape plan — but that doesn’t mean they shouldn’t be ready for an emergency. September is National Preparedness...

Arts center opens at former YMCA site

Chula Vista has a new home for the arts. On Aug. 11, the city celebrated the grand opening of Casa Casillas, its first-ever cultural arts center. The former YMCA at 50 Fourth...

Student union set to open

Southwestern College’s Chula Vista campus is buzzing with anticipation as its brand-new Student Union is preparing to open. This vibrant hub, designed for students, staff, faculty, and the community, will be the...

El Grito and Hispanic Heritage Month shine this September in Downtown Chula Vista

September in Downtown Chula Vista is filled with rich culture, vibrant community, and celebrations that highlight the diversity and spirit of the neighborhood. Whether you’re joining in a citywide celebration or...

Student plants gardening seeds with younger students

Not all teenagers spend time e-biking and jamming to the latest tunes. Take Owen Light, who at 16 years old, is making a big impact on San Diego’s youngest learners. The rising...

Who will stand against the bullies?

Bullies don’t stop. I have never heard of or experienced a case in which someone who victimizes another person decides on their own to stop their behavior. Typically there is an intervention. The...

Las cosas a nuestro alrededor están cambiando rápido, pero la luchar por nuestra dignidad sigue firme

Todavía recuerdo el día, hace años, cuando agentes de la Patrulla Fronteriza me sometieron a la práctica de perfil racial mientras yo viajaba en el tren de San Diego a Los...

Things around us are changing, but the fight for our dignity is constant

I still remember the day, years ago, when I was racially profiled by Border Patrol agents while riding the train from San Diego to Los Angeles. It was early in the...

Nankil leads Toreros to 30-27 OT victory over Southern Utah

Mater Dei Catholic alumnus Dominic Nankil had a star-studded freshman season at quarterback at the University of San Diego. He’s back for more after leading the Toreros to a stunning 30-27...

Mariners sting Hornets, 47-46, roll record to 3-0

Mar Vista High School’s football team is quickly treading into generally unfamiliar territory — a 3-0 start for the first time since 2016. Two players, in particular, have become catalysts of this...

Match-up of early season unbeatens pits 3-0 Eagles, Sultans

The San Diego Section high school football playoffs are nearly two months away but some genuine intrigue is already starting to develop. The Santana Sultans will host the Olympian Eagles Friday at...

CIF championship baseball coach and teacher mourned at Mater Dei Catholic High School

Staff and students throughout the Metro Conference received some gut-wrenching news upon returning to classes on Monday when it was announced that popular Mater Dei Catholic High School teacher and CIF...

Esoteric Astrology as news for week September 10 – 16, 2025

In Between & Almost & the Mother This week we are in between eclipses (next eclipse is in two weeks, Sunday, September 21, at the Virgo new moon) and fall equinox and...

Mater Dei grad awarded scholarship for first responder families

Gabriela Alfaro’s academic pursuit was seemingly made less stressful recently. Alfaro,a Mater Dei High School graduate, was awarded a 2025 Badge of Honor Scholarship from Wheelhouse Credit Union. The scholarship is awarded to...

Maybe the fourth time will be different

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...

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THIS WEEK

September a good month...

Fido may not pack a go-bag, and Fluffy probably isn’t checking the fire escape plan — but that doesn’t mean they shouldn’t be ready...

Nankil leads Toreros to...

Mater Dei Catholic alumnus Dominic Nankil had a star-studded freshman season at quarterback at the University of San Diego. He’s back for more after...

Las cosas a nuestro...

Todavía recuerdo el día, hace años, cuando agentes de la Patrulla Fronteriza me sometieron a la práctica de perfil racial mientras yo viajaba en...

Match-up of early season...

The San Diego Section high school football playoffs are nearly two months away but some genuine intrigue is already starting to develop. The Santana Sultans...

Esoteric Astrology as news...

In Between & Almost & the Mother This week we are in between eclipses (next eclipse is in two weeks, Sunday, September 21, at the...

Arts center opens at...

Chula Vista has a new home for the arts. On Aug. 11, the city celebrated the grand opening of Casa Casillas, its first-ever cultural arts...

Student plants gardening seeds...

Not all teenagers spend time e-biking and jamming to the latest tunes. Take Owen Light, who at 16 years old, is making a big impact...

Mariners sting Hornets, 47-46,...

Mar Vista High School’s football team is quickly treading into generally unfamiliar territory — a 3-0 start for the first time since 2016. Two players,...

Who will stand against...

Bullies don’t stop. I have never heard of or experienced a case in which someone who victimizes another person decides on their own to stop...

Student union set ...

Southwestern College’s Chula Vista campus is buzzing with anticipation as its brand-new Student Union is preparing to open. This vibrant hub, designed for students, staff,...

Things around us are...

I still remember the day, years ago, when I was racially profiled by Border Patrol agents while riding the train from San Diego to...

CIF championship baseball coach...

Staff and students throughout the Metro Conference received some gut-wrenching news upon returning to classes on Monday when it was announced that popular Mater...