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Drone show debuts in Chula Vista

Debbie Sklar - 11/21/2025

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Setting a place for ongoing gratitude

Croaa country

Eastlake’s Williams, muddied but unbowed, makes it a fourth trip to state

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Gulls stirring AHL pot with six-game points streak

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Titans bring it on with statement 32-19 win over ‘Hillers

Football Phillip Brents - 09/20/2017 0

The preseason skinny on this year’s Eastlake High School football team was that the Titans would be improved and looking to better last season’s disappointing 2-9 record. Four weeks into the current...

The intersection of time and space

Columnists Carlos Davalos - 09/09/2023 0

How many affordable homes and mixed-use developments could fit on the large chunk of open space in Chula Vista, bordered by Third Avenue on the west, L Street to the north,...

How long to develop character?

Columns Carlos Davalos - 11/30/2001 0

Former Chula Vista councilman Mitch Thompson said he was on the City Council for about as long as it takes to carry a baby to term. While pregnant mothers might argue that's...

NCPD looking for support

Latest News Robert Moreno - 08/03/2018 3

The union representing National City police officers reportedly spent part of this week soliciting support from community groups and elected officials to show solidarity with the city’s law enforcement officers at...

The View From Down Here

Columnists Nancy Alvarado - 01/03/2015 0

Welcome to "Down here", where the view is sometimes different. “Down here” is the south, the shared border with Mexico, where life comes with its own benefits and challenges. Traditions leak over the...

Something red, white and blue she never outgrew

Chula Vista Robert Moreno - 07/05/2018 0

At the Sweetwater Women’s Club June tea, members were supposed to wear something that either reflected the Fourth of July or attire that one would wear to a tea such as...

No confidence in the chief

Chula Vista Carlos Davalos - 01/17/2014 0

The Chula Vista firefighters union has issued a vote of no confidence for Fire Chief Dave Hanneman for what they say is a lack of trust. “The majority of the members do...

Gratitude hits the road

Chula Vista Allison Sampite - 07/16/2010 0

Dave Block is not your average Joe, though he may try to convince you he is. He has his own "grat pack," which he defines as "a group of people who...

Boys soccer: There’s more than Hilltop Lancers in Mesa League in 2011

High School Phillip Brents - 01/20/2011 0

While the Hilltop Lancers (15-2) entered the week ranked No. 23 in ESPN’s Fab 50 national soccer rankings, second to Poway (16-0-1) among San Diego Section teams, a couple of long...

‘Joy ride’ comes to an end for gang leader

Chula Vista Neal Putnam - 04/18/2019 0

A motorcycle gang leader has pleaded guilty to stealing Jeep Wranglers in Chula Vista and elsewhere in which the cars were taken to Mexico to be sold or stripped for parts. The...

USC win over Huskers fuels bowl game frenzy

College Phillip Brents - 01/02/2015 0

The 2014-15 college football season wraps up with 38 bowl games and one national championship game. It’s hard to argue that we San Diegans are blessed annually with one of the most...

Police share goodwill, meals

Chula Vista Robert Moreno - 12/21/2017 0

The Chula Vista Police Foundation held its 11th annual holiday food and toy giveaway Tuesday morning at the Chula Vista Walmart, 1150 Broadway. Chula Vista Police Foundation partnered with Athlete’s for Education...

Cox wants voters to reconsider

Chula Vista Carlos Davalos - 07/24/2014 0

The Chula Vista City Council moved forward with putting a proposal on the Aug. 5 agenda to discuss the possibiliaty of allowing city candidates running for office to win outright in...

New Chula Vista council appoints SANDAG members

Chula Vista Albert Fulcher - 12/24/2022 0

On Dec. 20, the newly elected City Council voted to appoint the membership assignments on the San Diego Association of Governments. After three motions, the slate was selected, with Mayor John...

Variety of venues for holiday fireworks shows

Chula Vista Carlos Davalos - 06/26/2014 0

Independence Day is just around the corner and that means it’s time for Uncle Sam, barbeques and of course fireworks. But you do not have to set your neighbor’s lawn on...

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Chula Vista

Drone show debuts in Chula Vista

Setting a place for ongoing gratitude

Eastlake’s Williams, muddied but unbowed, makes it a fourth trip to state

Gulls stirring AHL pot with six-game points streak

DON'T MISS

Titans bring it on with statement 32-19 win over ‘Hillers

The intersection of time and space

How long to develop character?

NCPD looking for support

The View From Down Here

Something red, white and blue she never outgrew

No confidence in the chief

Gratitude hits the road

Boys soccer: There’s more than Hilltop Lancers in Mesa League in 2011

‘Joy ride’ comes to an end for gang leader

USC win over Huskers fuels bowl game frenzy

Police share goodwill, meals

Cox wants voters to reconsider

New Chula Vista council appoints SANDAG members

Variety of venues for holiday fireworks shows

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