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Jury hears opening arguments in homicide case

Attorneys gave opposite scenarios Tuesday as the murder trial opened for a La Mesa man who is accused of shooting a National City man who had just slashed his car tire. Deputy...

Idolized hometown favorite takes stance against racism

Chula Vista’s “American Idol” Jessica Sanchez is aiming for the heart with her new song showing support for the Asian community. Releasing the song and music video for “Us” on May...

Golden girls: Lady Mustangs claim fourth consecutive CIF championship

The Metro Conference has served up its share of softball dynasties in the past, Mater Dei Catholic and Bonita Vista being prolific ones to remember. Mater Dei Catholic posted San Diego Section...

Pruning prepares rose bushes for a healthy start

Pruning and planting roses are pretty easy to do. They are such hearty plants that you cannot really hurt them. If you want your roses to get off to a healthy...

Embracing diversity and excellence: February’s vibrant celebrations at Southwestern College

As we navigate the challenges of a new year, Southwestern College has an array of updates, events and initiatives to share with you - our community. We have an exciting opportunity for...

Southwestern Lady Jags secure PCAC women’s soccer championship

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 a commanding 12-2-2 conference mark, 15-4-4 overall.The...

Men plead not guilty to N.C. homicide

Four National City murder suspects have pleaded not guilty to a special circumstance allegation that allege they killed a young woman by torture. Alexandria Nicole Smith, 30, of San Diego, disappeared after...

Performing Arts student qualifies for semifinals

A local 11th grader at the San Diego School of Creative and Performing Arts has advanced to the semifinals of a statewideperforming arts competition. Victoria Curet is one of 112 students to...

Patience, kindness needed when listening to victims of trauma

When I was 21, I wrecked a car. Fiddling with the radio and talking with my passenger, I wasn’t paying attention. I crashed into the center divider and came to a...

Mall summons imagination

Otay Ranch Town Center in Chula Vista is holding its annual Make Believe at the Mall Day on April 8 from 4-6 p.m. This event is being held during the Center’s...

To serve and represent

Two years ago Candy Morales was a political newcomer and ran for National City City Council. In her first ever race, she went up against two incumbents and lost. However, this year’s election...

Law was his game, not politics

Everyone knows an incumbent has a leg up when it comes to re-election. After all, if the politician hasn't "forgotten" to pay income tax, hasn't run over a pedestrian while driving...

National City man busted for East County break in

Earl Evans, 18, of National City, pleaded guilty Jan. 31 to residential burglary at a senior citizen's house in El Cajon in which he injured himself when he broke a window...

Field of dreams will have to wait

It was around this time last year when members of the Sweetwater Valley Little League were taking their final lap around the bases, expressing appreciation to adoring fans — including, of...

NEW CRISIS STABILIZATION UNIT AT PARADISE VALLEY HOSPITAL’S BAYVIEW BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CAMPUS

Paradise Valley Hospital has entered into a partnership with the County of San Diego to open a new Crisis Stabilization Unit on the hospital’s Bayview campus. The CSU is a specialized...

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THIS WEEK

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...

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...

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...

Roller hockey faces off...

The Metro Conference faced off the 2026 portion of its 2025-26 roller hockey schedule with four games played Jan 7-8 at the Castle Park...

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...

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...

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...

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...

State grant funds Chula...

Chula Vista has secured $500,000 from the State of California to support affordable housing, which the city will match with another $500,000 from its...