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legals - 12/24/2025

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Castle Park Trojans finally get their field of dreams

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Barons keep reeling in hoops victories

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If it’s December, it’s time for college bowl game matchups

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A first glimpse at Java 9: Early access release of JDK9 on OpenJDK

Business admin - 04/29/2017 0

The model is talking about booking her latest gig, modeling WordPress underwear in the brand latest Perfectly Fit campaign, which was shot by Lachian Bailey. It was such a surreal moment...

Judge sets near Hallow’s Eve sentencing

Chula Vista Neal Putnam - 09/26/2015 0

Two men who were convicted of second-degree murder in the shooting death of Josue Crook outside a National City restaurant in 2014 got their sentencing delayed until Oct. 30. The jury deliberated...

Eastlake Panthers Junior Pee Wee team headed to AYF national championships

Football Phillip Brents - 12/04/2015 0

They are youth football’s equivalent of youth baseball’s Park View Blue Bombers, Eastlake Golden Boys and Sweetwater Valley Sluggers all rolled into one, though without the hype. The Eastlake Panthers Junior Pee...

Chula Vista cops turn focus to pedestrian safety

Chula Vista Robert Moreno - 04/05/2018 0

The Chula Vista Police Department kicked off its “Stay Safe Chula Vista” campaign on March 29, alerting drivers and pedestrians to take precautions when sharing the roadway. The campaign coincides with what...

Prone to require higher minimum wage

Uncategorized Robert Moreno - 10/22/2016 0

Growing up in Coachella Valley, Jose Rodriguez witnessed his parents work long, hard hours to make ends meet while raising a family. His mother a full-time housekeeper, and father a full-time landscaper,...

Bill Walton’s basketball legacy continues to be celebrated

Alumni admin - 02/02/2025 0

Helix Charter High School refurbished its on-campus gymnasium a few years ago. Cherished memories from the past remain untouched. It’s hard to erase what Bill Walton, in particular, accomplished there on the...

Unappreciated performers

Columnists Carlos Davalos - 06/22/2013 0

Sure, I'd had a drink or two in a place that frowns on pop music oozing from its jukebox. But that’s no reason to call into question the clarity with which...

Ex border agent reports to Terminal

Chula Vista Neal Putnam - 02/13/2016 0

A former Border Patrol supervisor who placed a camera in the women’s bathroom at the Chula Vista Border Patrol building surrendered Feb. 5 to Terminal Island federal prison to start his...

Eastlake swimmers help set uptick at CIF finals

High School Phillip Brents - 05/20/2022 0

With five meet records alone set in the Division I portion of last Saturday’s San Diego Section swimming championships at Granite Hills High School (and six overall), it appears the sport...

Artist draws on self-publishing hustle

National City Robert Moreno - 08/27/2016 0

Chula Vista artist Jen Hodge has received many accolades for her debut children’s book “The Grumpy Unicorn.” Among the honors the 64-page, 450-word book received are six five star national Dragon Fly...

Jaguars capture 16-3 defensive matchup over Owls in JC gridiron matchup

College Phillip Brents - 10/06/2017 0

Southwestern College’s football team moves into its bye week with a 3-2 record following last Saturday’s 16-3 non-conference win over the Citrus College Owls. The game opened with what proved to be...

Sweetwater boys basketball program honors four latest Hall of Fame inductees

Sports Phillip Brents - 02/03/2017 0

The Sweetwater High School boys basketball team welcomed its latest four inductees into the program’s Hall of Fame with halftime festivities and a thrilling 60-58 victory against longtime arch rival Chula...

Revitalized Bonitafest nears almost 50 years of community

Chula Vista Robert Moreno - 09/16/2017 0

Bonitafest turns 45 this weekend. The longstanding community celebration starts at 6 p.m. on Sept. 15 with a Twilight Trail Parade starting at the Sunnyside Equestrian Arena in Rohr Park and leading...

City’s library program is an overdue and fine one

Chula Vista Carl Robinette - 12/06/2014 0

About $2,000 in fines will be forgiven by the Chula Vista Public Library for patrons who donate non-perishable items to its Food for Fines food drive from Dec. 1 to 24. This...

Women led they way through danger

Columnists admin - 03/22/2025 0

Alejandra Sotelo Solis was not the first woman to lead her city —that would have been Thelma Hollingsworth—but Sotelo Solis was the first to guide National City through one of its...

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