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No. 2 seed Hilltop knocked from CIF boys soccer playoffs

It might have seemed like a mismatch on paper: the second-seeded Hilltop Lancers with a student population of approximately 2,200 students and the seventh-seeded San Diego Jewish Academy Lions with an...

Hottest pepper varieties to try this year

Turn up the heat and add a bit of spice to your meals with hot peppers. Add them to your garden, flower borders and containers for added beauty and easy picking. Your...

Mustangs stampede Barons, 61-21, zero in on Metro-Mesa League championship banner

The Otay Ranch Mustangs took a big step toward securing the rights to this year’s Metro-Mesa League championship by defeating Bonita Vista, 61-21, in a game played last Friday at Southwestern...

Concern over drug use increases

Opponents call them a triple threat because they're inexpensive, accessible and legal. Two designer drugs have made their way from Europe to the East, Midwest and South and recently landed on the...

San Ysidro hoop men are back on the prowl

The San Ysidro High School boys basketball team finished 8-24 last season, 0-12 in Mesa League play. The Cougars finished 11-17 overall, 2-10 in league play, the previous season. Teams are quickly...

Clothing drive suits students’ needs

For many Southwestern College students, the path to a professional career begins with the right mindset — and the right outfit. That’s the idea behind Suit Up!, a clothing drive designed...

Paradise Valley Hospital nationally recognized for low rate of serious complications

Paradise Valley Hospital was recognized for being one of 49 hospitals nationally to have the lowest proportion of serious medical errors per hospital discharge, according to Becker’s Infection Control & Clinical...

Tips to keep seniors safe from scams

Every year in San Diego County, senior citizens are scammed out of millions of dollars by bad actors who prey on vulnerability and the trusting nature of our elders. No one is...

Saints’ fans silenced by Warhawks’ amazing comeback as Madison pulls out 35-31 CIF title game thriller

It would be difficult to top Friday’s San Diego Section Division I championship game between the top-seeded Madison Warhawks and second-seeded St. Augustine Saints. The game, played before a near-capacity crowd...

Local youth hockey teams applaud arrival of AHL pro hockey club

Professional ice hockey makes its return to the San Diego region after a nine-year absence on Saturday, Oct. 10, when the San Diego Gulls face off their inaugural American Hockey League...

Murder trial for DUI driver

A judge has determined a drunk driver is mentally competent to stand trial in the deaths of his two passengers which include a Chula Vista man killed in 2014. The trial of...

Lots of people willing to receive during holidays

The date of this issue of The Star-News is Dec. 24 also known as Christmas Eve. Christmas Eve, you might know, in some faiths and cultures is observed and is almost...

Castle Park High School girls lacrosse team picks up first win in program history

March 13, 2017, will forever be a red-letter day in the Castle Park High School girls lacrosse program for it is the day the Lady Trojans recorded their first win in...

Trophy to cement Castle Park-Chula Vista girls lacrosse rivalry

Castle Park and Chula Vista high schools have enjoyed a long rivalry on the west side of town. Chula Vista High School was founded in 1946 while Castle Park was established...

Park View pulls out epic 18-3 win over Vacaville Central in Little League West Region opener

Over its 46-year history, California teams have dominated the Little League West Region tournament in San Bernardino. In fact, seven teams from the Golden State have gone on to win Little...

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THIS WEEK

A place of hope,...

For too long, victims of abuse in South San Diego County had to travel across the region to piece together the help they needed—visiting...

Electric charging hub online...

Chula Vista is now home to one of the region’s fastest and most advanced electric vehicle charging hubs, part of a growing network stretching...

SWC: Where education meets...

Every November, Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week reminds us of the growing challenges faced by individuals and families across our nation including right here...

Lady Titans score Division...

This year’s San Diego Section girls tennis playoffs wrapped up Oct. 31-Nov. 1 in four divisions: Open, Division I, Division II and Division III. Metro-Mesa...

Residents see Life Time...

Chula Vista is set to welcome a new standard in health and wellness this winter. Life Time, the luxury fitness and wellness brand known...

Working with community to...

Scammers are targeting our senior citizens at an alarming rate, and the financial and emotional toll is devastating. That’s why my office launched a large-scale...

Covered California opens 2026...

Covered California officially opened its enrollment period for 2026 on Nov. 1, but this year, the process comes with added uncertainty. The enhanced federal...

Metro sends three teams...

WINGIN IT: LADY EAGLES GET CHANCE TO REPEAT AS DIVISION CHAMPIONS The San Diego Section’s third girls flag football championship playoffs included 10 South County...

Southwestern sets sights on...

It’s not the ending that Southwestern College football coach Oscar Rodriguez might have envisioned for this team. But, as the saying goes, it is...

It’s time for the...

A BOUNTIFUL FIELD OF 11 SOUTH COUNTY TACKLE PIGSKIN TEAMS QUALIFY FOR THIS YEAR’S POSTSEASON PARTY It’s called the second season and entry into this...

Halloween matchup versus Tritons...

Halloween has become a festive event in recent years with colorful and imaginative costumes and parties for those who have passed the trick-or-treat age. The...

Veterans honored at SWC

Southwestern College paid tribute to America’s heroes during a Veterans Day ceremony on Wednesday, Nov. 5, honoring the courage and service of the men...