Monday, December 29, 2025
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Chula Vista

Not enough cops but plenty of would-be mayors

I am in Flint, Mich., my hometown, or as a New York Times reporter who recently rode on patrol with a Flint cop called it: "Murdertown, U.S.A." To give some perspective, in 2010, San...

Looking, moving ahead in the new year

These are ideas and maxims for progress in 2021. 1) The world will become a better place when people trust each other more than they do now. 2) There is only one truth....

Former high school roller hockey rivals now heating up the ice for SDSU Aztecs

Aaron Mayer and Devyn Taras are certainly no strangers to anyone who has followed high school roller hockey in San Diego South County. They developed a celebrated rivalry during their high...

#FoodieNews: A longtime favorite — Hanaoka

As I was contemplating which establishment to highlight this month, it occured to me that as much as I like to highlight new businesses popping up in the South County, I...

Man’s mental state to be examined

A judge on Friday set a mental competency hearing for June 1 for a man in a wheelchair who produced a gun after allegedly shoplifting many items from a Chula Vista...

Alleged stabber gets trial

A judge has set a Dec. 13 murder trial for a 19-year-old man accused of chasing a young man and stabbing him 31 times at an Eastlake townhome complex in 2015. Saul...

Bonita Matrix U11 boys club team excels in first season

The American Youth Soccer Organization has long been regarded as a grass-roots program, where young children first learn the basics of the game before many heed the call to more competitive...

Crusaders fail to get their winning kick in Divisoin II final

Mater Dei Catholic High School boys soccer coach Jorge Zavala admitted he was happy that his team advanced to last Saturday’s San Diego Section Division II championship game. However, he was...

Fur Ball brings money, awareness to rescues

The San Diego Humane Society held a dog-friendly Fur Ball Gala on Oct. 2 that raised more than $1 million toward animal services across the county. A long, red carpet was rolled...

Jaguars rebound from Fullerton loss with 38-17 win over East Los Angeles

Southwestern College’s football team entered its bye week with a 4-1 record and quite a bit of momentum heading into its National-Southern Conference opener Oct. 13 against Saddleback at DeVore Stadium. The...

No Stranger to the scene

When Stranger plays, you’ll remember their name. Stranger has been a familiar face to the South Bay since it formed in 2000 in Chula Vista. The original band started with lead vocalist David...

Public budget forums planned for two April meetings

The City of Chula Vista is presenting a preliminary draft of the city manager’s Fiscal Year 2024-25 Proposed Budget presentations. The public is invited to learn about the budget and provide...

Festival grows along with expenses

Around 7,500 people attended the 14th Annual South Bay Pride Art and Music Festival at Bayfront Park on Aug. 27, with a full day lineup of local musicians, DJs, art vendors,...

American Legion to host Veteran’s Day Celebration

On Nov. 11 at 11 a.m. the American Legion Post 434 will host a Veteran’s Day celebration and honor Chula Vista’s veterans at Memorial Park. Organizations in attendance will include the...

CIF dual meet wrestling championships attract attention

The San Diego Section divisional dual meet wrestling championships, version 2.0, took place last Saturday at Mira Mesa and Rancho Bernardo high schools. Champions were crowned in four divisions, with 32...

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Castle Park Trojans finally...

It took two years, but the wait is finally over … and worth it. Castle Park High School held an official ribbon-cutting ceremony for its...

Barons keep reeling in...

Fans got their money’s worth at this year’s Frank Pekarek National City Host Lions boys basketball tournament at Sweetwater High School. “We had all five...

If it’s December, it’s...

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