The Star-News (Chula Vista, CA)

The Star-News was created in 1954 through the merger of two newspapers: the National City News, which began in 1882, and the Chula Vista Star, established in 1918. This publication caters to over 350,000 residents in the cities of Chula Vista and National City, located in San Diego County. The Star-News releases a new edition every Friday and is part of CommunityMedia Corp. It covers a variety of topics, including local politics, sports, community stories, education, and entertainment.

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The looming cost of Mother’s Day

1 week ago | thestarnews.com | Carlos Davalos |Carlos Dávalos

If, after the calamity of the pandemic and the visciousness of the current administration’s deportation policies you are still lucky enough to have a mom in your life, you may want to think twice about meeting her in person for Mother’s Day. Times are tough. Belts are tightening and resources are dwindling. Also, we’re in an era of every man, woman and child for themselves so making a buck is becoming particularly cutthroat.
CIF spring sports playoffs face off in boys and girls lacrosse, boys volleyball, boys tennis and girls beach volleyball

1 week ago | thestarnews.com | Phillip Brents

The San Diego Section spring sports playoffs have faced off in boys and girls lacrosse, boys volleyball, boys tennis and girls beach volleyballSouth County teams, of course, are included. Boys lacrosseA total of 42 teams (out of 58) qualified to fill four divisional brackets: six in the Open Division and 12 each in Division I, Division II and Division III.
Metro track and field finals on tap to start state run

1 week ago | thestarnews.com | Phillip Brents

Postseason competition has arrived for Metro Conference track and field competitors. The South Bay League finals are scheduled Wednesday, May 7, at San Ysidro High School while the Mesa League finals are scheduled Thursday, May 8, at Otay Ranch High School. The San Diego Section divisional championship meets are scheduled Saturday, May 17, followed by the section’s state-qualifying meet May 24 and the state championship meet May 30-31 in Clovis.
Making the same mistake again?

2 weeks ago | thestarnews.com | Carlos Davalos |Carlos Dávalos

Eighty-three years ago this month a guest saved the life of one of his hosts. Who are we kidding? Cast aside the euphemism and you’re left with a prisoner saving the life of one his jailers. In May 1942 the United States internment camps were up and running. The federal government was rounding up Japanese- Americans in this country and shipping them off to isolated locations nationwide. The incarceration was the result of a presidential executive order— Order 9066.
No. 1 Mater Dei Catholic, No. 2 Bonita Vista light up power rankings

2 weeks ago | thestarnews.com | Phillip Brents

Entering the final quarter of the 2025 high school spring sports season, the Mater Dei Catholic and Bonita Vista softball teams remain top contenders to capture San Diego Section championships. The same could be said about fellow Metro-Mesa League foes Eastlake and Otay Ranch. “There is no easy game in the Metro-Mesa League this season,” incoming Bonita Vista coach Vanessa Kalavi said. “The league is stacked from top to bottom.”No doubt about that.
Costly identity deadline looms

3 weeks ago | thestarnews.com | Carlos Davalos |Carlos Dávalos

Thirty-five bucks. These days it might get you a couple dozen eggs. A gallon or two of gas. A bag of avocados. Maybe even a California burrito with extra guacamole. But it will definitely get you one step closer to … well, we’ll see. As the deadline for REAL ID approaches no doubt millions of Americans are scrambling to make arrangements to get their identification squared away by May 7. Twenty-five years ago the REAL ID Act was passed by Congress in response to the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks.
Gulls wow sellout crowd with overtime win on Fan Appreciation Night

3 weeks ago | thestarnews.com | Phillip Brents

A sellout crowd of 12,920 fans greeted the San Diego Gulls on Fan Appreciation Night Saturday, April 19, at Pechanga Arena San Diego. It marked the Gulls’ final home game of the season and also the final regular season outing for the top developmental affiliate of the NHL Anaheim Ducks, which found itself locked out of postseason play for the third consecutive season.
SDSU football closes out spring season with Aztec Showcase

3 weeks ago | thestarnews.com | Phillip Brents

College football continues to be in a state of change. Fewer teams are now hosting dedicated spring games, and that was the case Saturday at Snapdragon Stadium when San Diego State University hosted the wrap-up to its spring practice season with the Aztec FAST Showcase. A seven-on-seven scrimmage capped the event for those seeking a more traditional spring ending.
Lady Barons battling lacrosse foes for league championship, CIF playoff berth

3 weeks ago | thestarnews.com | Phillip Brents

The Bonita Vista High School girls lacrosse team, knock on wood and fingers crossed, could be looking at another league championship in 2025. The Lady Barons tied Mar Vista with 7-1 league records last season to share the South Bay League championship. Bonita Vista carries a 6-0 record into its final two league encounters this year: April 29 at Hilltop and May 2 against visiting Mar Vista. At 12-6 overall, the Lady Barons are ranked 39th out of 61 section teams.
Back on track, BV high jumper is soaring to new heights, dunking hoops to the roar of the crowd

3 weeks ago | thestarnews.com | Phillip Brents

It’s said that a high jumper should be able to clear their own height. Bonita Vista High School sophomore Jerry Stokes can do that — and then some. Stokes stands five feet, nine inches tall. He cleared 6-4 to win the boys high jump event at the season opening Elmer Runge Invitational on March 1 and 6-3 at the Jim Cerveny Invitational on March 22. He’s been consistent all season by clearing 6-2 in Metro-Mesa League dual meets against Eastlake and Olympian.