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Frosh phenoms are lacing up their skates in 2025-26 Metro Conference roller hockey season

Phillip Brents - 01/16/2026

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King’s call for justice still relevant

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Familiar fragrance store opens new Chula Vista venue

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Moore takes lead at port

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Bayfront moves closer to change

Chula Vista Carlos Davalos - 08/17/2012 0

More than a decade of planning came down to a finger-crossing 64 minutes, followed by a unanimous vote of approval from the California Coastal Commission, of the Chula Vista Bayfront Master...

Grant of $3.5 million will streamline bilingual education

Chula Vista Isabel Hughes - 09/13/2019 0

A $3.5 million Hispanic-Serving Institution grant from The Department of Education is allowing Southwestern College to create a program that will streamline the educational pathway for future bilingual educators. In partnership with...

Spartans claim SoCal boys soccer title at end of long road

High School Phillip Brents - 03/20/2015 0

It took 28 matches, and about 1,000 miles of travel logged in a four-day period, but the Chula Vista High School boys soccer team finally proved it was on top of...

Cops, kids and holiday songs

Columnists Carlos Davalos - 12/05/2015 0

If your broken heart needs a little mending and you’re in need of a shot of Holiday Hope, make your way to the Target store on Sports Arena Boulevard Saturday morning. That’s...

Parking relief may be around the corner

Chula Vista Robert Moreno - 11/21/2015 0

A recently passed city ordinance could mean residents in a neighborhood near Southwestern College won’t have to fight for parking with college students. After a decades-long battle with SWC students inundating the...

Long arm of the law snags ‘Long Jaw Bandit’

Blotter Neal Putnam - 03/26/2010 0

The robber dubbed the "Long Jaw Bandit" for his protruding jaw pleaded guilty to committing 12 hold-ups at South Bay businesses plus 23 robberies elsewhere and faces a 39-year prison term. Roger...

Chief, ex-partner settle differences

Chula Vista Carlos Davalos - 10/07/2010 0

Chula Vista Police Chief David Bejarano and former business partner Art Moreno reached a settlement agreement in their dispute over the operation of a security firm. "He (Art) bought out my share of the...

After a long year here comes a long day

Columnists Carlos Davalos - 06/10/2021 0

If last year Saturday June 20 was the longest day in the longest year, what does that make June 20, 2021? The longest day in what is shaping up to be a...

‘Twas the weeks before Christmas

Chula Vista Carlos Davalos - 12/13/2012 0

It's been what feels like three lifetimes since I stayed up all night because I was too excited by Christmas to sleep. These days, images of adulthood's chimeras and ogres, not...

Former aide lodges complaint against councilman

Chula Vista Carlos Davalos - 02/18/2011 0

A former aide to Chula Vista Councilman Rudy Ramirez in court documents claims the two-term representative fired her in September because she refused to deposit a check from an event sponsor...

Doors have been open but now customers welcome in

Chula Vista Albert Fulcher - 09/11/2020 0

Businesses on Chula Vista’s Third Avenue began reopening last week after months of closures while adapting to the new set of guidelines for a safe reopening plan. Several Third Avenue Village...

Spartans tame Cougars, go up 2-0 in league

Football Phillip Brents - 09/30/2021 0

The Chula Vista Spartans finally have a level playing field to contend with after evening their overall record at 2-2 following last Friday’s key 34-14 South Bay League victory at San...

Former detective’s wife is a smuggler

Behind Police Lines Tom Basinski - 01/24/2015 0

Earlier in 2014 my wife suggested we get a dog. It was a good idea. We went to a shelter where a friend works. They brought out Ryder, a beagle-daschund mix....

Bonita Vista swimmer becomes Metro Conference’s first state meet place-winner

Sports Phillip Brents - 05/27/2016 0

Leave it to a freshman to become the Metro Conference’s first place-winner at the state swimming championship meet. Bonita Vista frosh Julissa Arzave did just that after placing 16th in the...

Supporters of Earl McNeil continue demand for video

Chula Vista Robert Moreno - 08/02/2018 0

Supporters of Earl McNeil held a press conference Tuesday demanding National City Police Chief and city leaders release full audio and video recordings surrounding the death of McNeil, who they say...

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College

Frosh phenoms are lacing up their skates in 2025-26 Metro Conference roller hockey season

King’s call for justice still relevant

Familiar fragrance store opens new Chula Vista venue

Moore takes lead at port

DON'T MISS

Bayfront moves closer to change

Grant of $3.5 million will streamline bilingual education

Spartans claim SoCal boys soccer title at end of long road

Cops, kids and holiday songs

Parking relief may be around the corner

Long arm of the law snags ‘Long Jaw Bandit’

Chief, ex-partner settle differences

After a long year here comes a long day

‘Twas the weeks before Christmas

Former aide lodges complaint against councilman

Doors have been open but now customers welcome in

Spartans tame Cougars, go up 2-0 in league

Former detective’s wife is a smuggler

Bonita Vista swimmer becomes Metro Conference’s first state meet place-winner

Supporters of Earl McNeil continue demand for video

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Women’s pro soccer received...

Gulls start climb up...

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King’s call for justice...

Familiar fragrance store opens...

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Moore takes lead at...