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Wild Horses Festival hits it out of the ballpark again

admin - 12/31/2025

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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

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A merciless king

Chula Vista admin - 01/31/2025 0

President Donald J. Trump, vengeful King Trump, showed no mercy for vulnerable minorities by eliminating federal Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) that promotes progress towards a diverse equal opportunity nation. He...

Pepper Park celebration a nod to ‘expanded access’

Latest News Albert Fulcher - 04/27/2024 0

As part of the Port of San Diego’s Expanded Access Events, the Port is holding its first of three events at underutilized parks this Saturday, May 18, at Pepper Park in...

Council appoints Quintero

Chula Vista Rebecca Williamson - 02/14/2019 0

The third time was a charm for the National City City Council. Gonzalo J. Quintero was appointed and sworn in as the newest council member at a special meeting Feb. 12...

Refugee advocates want feds to ease approach for border entry

Chula Vista Albert Fulcher - 03/25/2022 0

On March 18, a group of local organizations spoke at a virtual conference about the current situation at the San Ysidro-Tijuana border and called for action in discontinuing federal statute Title...

Hotel slated for demolition is their only place to call home

Columnists Nancy Alvarado - 09/03/2016 0

When Rachel Gonzalez Quintana came to San Ysidro five years ago, she stayed at Motel 6. Her husband was deported, but she had faith he’d soon make his way back across...

Enjoying a visiting student who allowed himself to shine

Columnists Nancy Alvarado - 09/16/2017 0

Eddie comes to visit the week before starting college. He is taller and slimmer than when he was in my 6th grade class, exchanging pudginess for a hint of muscle. His...

Tonight’s the night for spotting the Proctor Valley Monster

Around The South Bay Richard Pena - 11/01/2014 0

In my growing up years, I recall that almost all the junior high schools in town were named for American authors. There was Edgar Allan Poe, Mark Twain, Sidney Lanier and others....

Heads up victory

Chula Vista Carlos Davalos - 08/10/2013 0

Fans are still uncertain whether Xolos coach Jorge Almiron is the right man for the job. But last night's victory may have earned him some converts after his team defeated Pumas UNAM...

Summer camp can be fun learning experience

Around The South Bay Richard Pena - 05/16/2010 0

An event that will be reprised at the Bonita Museum in early July is something that I believe should get early and top billing. Starting on Monday, July 12 and running for...

Suspect in ’09 homicide arrested

Chula Vista Allison Sampite - 01/28/2011 0

Mexican authorities have arrested a man believed to be responsible for killing a pregnant Chula Vista woman in 2009. Jesus Arteaga Garcia allegedly stabbed to death his estranged wife Maribel on December...

SDSU goes to South Bay for season opening win over Nicholls State

Football Phillip Brents - 09/10/2010 0

San Diego State University’s football program has made a concerted outreach to homegrown talent in recent years and while the rise up the ranks has been admittedly slow, the Aztecs’ 2010...

County fair begins today

Chula Vista Dave Schwab - 06/03/2017 0

It's time once again for the San Diego County Fair, the largest county fair in the United States with more than 1.6 million visitors annually. Held from June 2 through July 4th...

Four Metro mat men punch ticets two state championship meet

High School Phillip Brents - 03/05/2015 0

The San Diego Masters wrestling tournament isn’t called a meat-grinder for nothing. The two-day event features 24 wrestlers from throughout the section in each weight class. Before the tournament is over,...

‘Going to a Place Where You Already Are’ is heaven sent

Arts Jeanne Becijos - 01/31/2020 0

Is there a heaven? Or heaven on earth? These questions are raised, with both seriousness and humor, during OnStage Playhouse’s production of “Going to a Place Where You Already Are.” While an...

Titans, Mariners join Mesa champ Crusaders in CIF quarterfinals

High School Phillip Brents - 11/03/2017 0

Six Metro Conference boys water polo teams qualified for this year’s San Diego Section divisional playoffs. Three of those teams have earned berths in Saturday’s Division II quarterfinal round. All three games...

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