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Slam dunk! Barons win battle of the hoop

Phillip Brents - 01/29/2026

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Metro roller hockey season rolls to 12-0 finish for Titans

Basketball

Aztec round-ballers keep up the heat in MW play

Taste of Bonita draws a crowd

Arts & Eats Phillip Brents - 07/26/2010 0

With a long, snaking line bisecting the main restaurant at the Chula Vista Golf Course as guests waited their turn to taste the creamy concoctions from Paciugo Gelato and Cafe, many...

Writer pens a binational book on local role models

Around The South Bay Richard Pena - 09/20/2014 0

I suppose that most writers, particularly those of my ilk, harbor a secret ambition to write a book. We imagine ourselves the author of that respected tome that was meticulously researched...

Bail set for man held for killing father of five

Chula Vista Neal Putnam - 12/06/2018 0

A judge set bail at $2 million Nov. 29 for a man suspected of killing a father of five during a road rage incident in Chula Vista. Rickey Vernon Smith, 60, is...

Former SWC standout Jaso making his mark with Pirates at new position

Uncategorized Carlos Davalos - 07/02/2016 0

PITTSBURGH, Pa. — The Pittsburgh Pirates had a void to fill at first base after they decided not to tender power-hitting but defensively erratic Pedro Alvarez a contract extension this past...

Eastlake roller hockey team keeps winning big games, rolls season record to 15-0

High School Phillip Brents - 01/25/2018 0

The rankings within the CIF-Metro Conference’s roller hockey circuit are starting to take shape at midseason. The Rancho Bernardo Broncos are on top, followed by the Scripps Ranch Falcons, Westview Wolverines...

Cross country season steps off with expectations for success

Croaa country Phillip Brents - 09/26/2024 0

The first month of the high school cross country season has been reserved largely for invitational events. As October dawns, league dual meets set the stage for November’s championship races. South County...

Gulls celebrate second Mexican Heritage Night with timely win

Hockey Phillip Brents - 02/02/2024 0

The San Diego Gulls celebrated the American Hockey League club’s second Mexican Heritage Night on Saturday, Feb. 3, with a 2-1 win over the Colorado Eagles at Pechanga Arena. The win...

Grieving family, police look for answers

Chula Vista Robert Moreno - 06/13/2015 0

Under a gray sky the family of Jesus Ponce gathered at La Vista Memorial Park in National City to remember the man they called “Chuyito” on a day that marked the...

Perplexing people and their decisions

Columnists Carlos Davalos - 11/01/2019 0

People, man. Politicians, specifically. I don’t get ’em. Not all of them. Not all the time. Congresswoman Katie Hill, who represents California’s District 25 — which is well north of San Diego...

Grateful to receive The Star-News

Letters to the editor Edith Benavidez - 02/25/2022 0

I would like to thank whomever is responsible for delivering The Star-News to my home. As I picked up my issue this morning in my driveway, I noticed that other homes...

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...

Preparing for Harbor Days

Chula Vista Carlos Davalos - 09/06/2012 0

The city of Chula Vista is celebrating a century of maritime history with its Harbor Days event at the end of this month. Chula Vista Harbor Days is a free annual celebration...

Legacy of Pride: SuHi be-Devils Spartans in 17-7 win

Football Phillip Brents - 09/26/2014 0

Last Friday’s annual Legacy of Pride gridiron match-up between longtime rivals Chula Vista and Sweetwater high schools had all the intensity of a playoff game. But nothing less would be expected...

Eastlake spikers poised to continue recent success

High School Phillip Brents - 09/02/2021 0

Girls Volleyball awards were conspicuously absent during the Metro Conference’s 2020-21 all-league awards ceremony June 15 at Hilltop High School. At 5-0 in Mesa League play with two victories against Otay Ranch...

Barons denied perfect season but still win league title

Uncategorized Phillip Brents - 11/11/2010 0

The Bonita Vista High School girls field hockey team didn’t quite finish off a perfect season but the Barons did enough damage to earn this year’s Metro Conference championship banner. The defending...

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Slam dunk! Barons win battle of the hoop

Metro roller hockey season rolls to 12-0 finish for Titans

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Taste of Bonita draws a crowd

Writer pens a binational book on local role models

Bail set for man held for killing father of five

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Eastlake roller hockey team keeps winning big games, rolls season record to 15-0

Cross country season steps off with expectations for success

Gulls celebrate second Mexican Heritage Night with timely win

Grieving family, police look for answers

Perplexing people and their decisions

Grateful to receive The Star-News

Police share goodwill, meals

Preparing for Harbor Days

Legacy of Pride: SuHi be-Devils Spartans in 17-7 win

Eastlake spikers poised to continue recent success

Barons denied perfect season but still win league title

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