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IRS gets its man

A former Chula Vista tax preparer was sentenced May 22 to 15 years in federal prison for a case in which the preparer used 292 stolen identities to get illegal tax...

Panel discusses ways to jump start economy

At the 20th annual South County Economic Development Summit on Sept. 17, elected officials talked about ways to jump start the South County economy. Congressman Bob Filner said the federal border crossing...

Esoteric Astrology as news for week September 20-26, 2018

Festival of Atonement – Asking For & Offering Forgiveness We are in the Jewish High Holy Days of the New Year (Rosh Hashanah). Following Rosh Hashanah, we have had ten days of...

Summer festival promotes year-round health, wellness

Hundreds of residents of the border region attended the annual South Bay Summer Festival at Montgomery-Waller Park in Otay Mesa West. The annual event brings health and wellness information and services...

Spartans tame Cougars, go up 2-0 in league

The Chula Vista Spartans finally have a level playing field to contend with after evening their overall record at 2-2 following last Friday’s key 34-14 South Bay League victory at San...

Another taco shop in Chula Vista?

Call me an Uncle Taco , but one more taco shop in Chula Vista? I know that the great Mexican boxer and international champion Canelo Alvarez (62-2-2,) is a beloved, and...

What to know about mortgages today

If you're planning to buy a home or refinance the one you own, prepare yourself for the challenges of getting a mortgage today. These days, more than one in every three...

Keep it short, simple

Growing up, one of my favorite TV cops was Sergeant Joe Friday of “Dragnet.” I loved it when he asked a witness a question and Joe received a “scenic tour” answer....

The Republican Party and American foreign policy: A broken yent pole

A long tradition in American politics has been the metaphor of political parties serving as a “big tent.” In the case of the 2016 Republican nomination process, however, the tent seems...

New show, same message at park

I'm an ambivalent fan of SeaWorld. I understand and appreciate animal rights activists’ concern over keeping gargantuan mammals in pens that are tiny when compared to their natural oceanic habitat. I cringe...

Survivor to discuss need for love in world

A holocaust survivor is coming to Chula Vista to discuss his experience living through the Nazi era and to talk about issues in the world today. The Chabad of Chula Vista will...

San Ysidro, Montgomery advance to San Diego County Cup finals

The 2019 edition of the San Diego County Cup/Quin Murphy Tournament will spill over into 2020 due to post-Christmas rainouts. Varsity division finals will now be played Jan. 11 at Hilltop...

Businesses, strangers shared a mission to help a friend

Scented candles and room sprays, exotic succulent arrangements, hand-stitched linens, herbal teas, handbags and purses, and handmade jewelry were a few of the options at a benefit for Chula Vistan Christine...

Anticipation builds for PRIDE

The end of summer parties continue. The South Bay Pride Art & Music Festival is on Sept. 13 from noon to 10 p.m. at Bayfront Park in Chula Vista. The festival is...

TAX IT

Chula Vistans want marijuana. Voters on Tuesday night overwhelmingly passed Measure Q, setting in place a commercial cannabis ordinance that will allow for the licensing and operation of cannabis businesses within the...

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THIS WEEK

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...

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...

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...

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...

New laws boost pet...

Five new California animal welfare laws sponsored by San Diego Humane Society went into effect Jan. 1, strengthening protections against puppy mills, cracking down...

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...

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...

Help getting by during...

If you went into the first full week of January 2026 wondering: Where you were going to find the extra money to pay for your...

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...

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...

What’s new, what’s next...

Ring in the New Year right with Downtown Chula Vista after a full year of growth! From getting a head start on your New...