Immigrant entrepreneurs Nov 15, 2008
His Chula Vista company, H&M Wrought Iron Factory, recently did the ironwork on a house that's on the market for $14 million, he said. We are hard workers, Huerta said, referring to fellow foreign-born entrepreneurs. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Business)
Home values falling less sharply than pricesDifference in S.D. data linked to foreclosures Nov 12, 2008
Parts of Chula Vista are down more than 30 percent. Upper-end homes have dropped in value by 10 percent to $661,559; middle-tier homes by 18 percent to $388,635; and starter, lower-cost properties, off 27 percent to $263,647. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Business)
Council set to fill 2 seats on port board Nov 11, 2008
The Port Commission has seven appointed members three from San Diego and one each selected by the city councils of National City, Chula Vista, Imperial Beach and Coronado. Ronald W. Powell: (619) 293-1258. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Tijuana: Doctors protest physician's abduction Nov 9, 2008
They said the victim owns a home in Chula Vista but operates a dialysis center in Tijuana. The doctors plan to carry out the daylong protest if their colleague is not released. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Veterans Day events Nov 8, 2008
Celebration in Chula Vista: American Legion Post 434, Fleet Reserve Association Branch 61 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2111 will sponsor a celebration from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Chula Vista Memorial Bowl, 385 Park Way. Followed by luncheon at American Legion Post 434, 47 Fifth Ave., Chula Vista. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Jacobs ready to add pop to lineup Nov 7, 2008
Born in Chula Vista, south of San Diego, he's a laid-back Southern California guy. "I still play video games," he said. (MLB.com -- Kansas City Royals)
Block easily beats McCann Nov 6, 2008
McCann, 40, is a member of the Chula Vista City Council and a small-business man ... The 78th District, which stretches north from Chula Vista through parts of East County and San Diego, was one of most intensely fought of the state's 80 Assembly contests ... All Assembly incumbents Democrats Lori Salda;a of San Diego and Mary Salas of Chula Vista, and Republicans Kevin Jeffries of Lake Elsinore, Martin Garrick of Solana Beach and Joel Anderson of La Mesa were also re-elected. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Democrats Seek Big Gains In State Legislature Nov 5, 2008
And in Southern California, Democrat Marty Block, the president of the San Diego Community College board, led his Republican opponent, Chula Vista City Councilman John McCann, for the Assembly seat being given up by Assemblywoman Shirley Horton, R-San Diego, who is also termed out this year. With 37 percent of precincts counted, Block was getting just over 52 percent of the vote. (KCRA 3, CA)
VISTA: Residents question new fire map Nov 4, 2008
Fisher said his research indicates that the cities of Solana Beach, Del Mar, Chula Vista and Escondido have already adopted maps recommended by CalFire. Encinitas, Carlsbad, El Cajon and San Diego are still in the process of adopting the maps, he said. (North County Times)
Neighbor to Neighbor: Friends and Families Join Couples in Door-to-Door Pitch to Vote No on Proposition 8 Nov 2, 2008
WHAT: A grassroots effort to persuade community members to Vote NO on Prop 8 WHO: Couples opposed to Prop 8 WHERE: Cities include: Sacramento, San Francisco, San Jose, Fresno, San Bruno, Pasadena, Tracy, Livermore, La Verne, Palm Springs, Marin, Chula Vista, San Fernando Valley WHEN: Sunday, Nov. 2, 2008. SOURCE NO on Prop 8. (PR Newswire)
History holds few clues to recovery timing Nov 2, 2008
Eastlake, along with the rest of the 91913 ZIP code in eastern Chula Vista, is down 40. 1 percent from its $612,000 peak and shows no sign of bottoming out. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Business)
Kaiser Permanente gives $12M in donations, grants in Q3 Nov 1, 2008
The Walk San Diego organization received $100,000 for the Next Steps Project, which will expand outreach and advocacy to increase walkability in West Chula Vista. Reader Comments. (East Bay Business Times, CA)
SAN MARCOS: Intergenerational Games bring kids, seniors together Oct 30, 2008
The first North County Intergenerational Games, held at Walnut Grove Park in San Marcos, was patterned after successful events designed to help close the generation gap in San Diego and Chula Vista ... Nelesen has helped coordinate the games with schools in San Diego and Chula Vista for the past seven years. (North County Times)
Auto sales parked in reverse Oct 29, 2008
We've been in business for 60 years and we've had some tough times especially during the energy crises in the 1970s, when interest rates were getting close to 21 percent, said Tony McCune, who owns McCune Chrysler Dodge Jeep in National City and Chula Vista. Those were horrible days and we pulled through, so we'll pull through this one. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Business)
Border Patrol agent hit by wrong-way driver Oct 29, 2008
CHULA VISTA A Border Patrol agent is in the hospital Tuesday with life-threatening injuries after he was struck by a speeding wrong-way driver. The unidentified agent was riding a motorcycle on his way to work when he was struck by Gregory Cabral, 46, of Winchester, late Monday night, said Officer Marc Hale of the California Highway Patrol. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Groups rally in Balboa Park for Prop. 12 Oct 29, 2008
Susan Davis of San Diego; Lt. Gov. John Garamendi; and Assemblywoman Mary Salas of Chula Vista. Veterans and politicians at the rally repeatedly criticized The San Diego Union-Tribune editorial page for opposing the measure. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Dems have chance for two-thirds Legislature majority Oct 28, 2008
The Republican hopeful is Chula Vista City Councilman John McCann. Assembly District 80 (Inland Empire): The state Democratic Party has given nearly $2. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
Goodell: Today, London tomorrow, the world Oct 25, 2008
Except in San Diego, Chula Vista, or wherever. But Goodell says he's willing to help any way he can. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Prop. 8 backers push TV ads Oct 25, 2008
In the Sweetwater Union High School District, which spans Chula Vista, San Ysidro and National City, there is no curriculum or lesson plans that address marriage. We do talk about healthy relationships and resolving conflicts. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
REGION: Activists call checkpoints unfair Oct 24, 2008
I have passed through more than one checkpoint in Chula Vista and Oceanside. I think that if the government would just stick to the issue of what they are trying to enforce instead of pulling the T-word, I would be more supportive of the motives. (North County Times)
Sports letters Oct 20, 2008
QUALCOMM: Word has it that Chula Vista no longer can afford to build a stadium for the Chargers. On a different front, a ballot measure aims to allow the Chargers to build by the port. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Star filly strengthens owner, trainer's tight bond Oct 20, 2008
His company, which briefly ventured into the Los Angeles and Arizona markets, is concentrated from Vista to Chula Vista, and has more than 4,000 apartment, office and commercial real estate holdings. Cono is also a major shareholder and on the board of directors for the Postal Annex stores. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Scaling it down Oct 19, 2008
SEAN M. HAFFEY / Union-Tribune The same evening, Carol Green was running daughter Lauren between rehearsals in Balboa Park and Chula Vista. I don't think they're afraid, Carol says, but they're definitely aware. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
U-T Endorsements Oct 19, 2008
Michael Aguirre is not on the ballot in Chula Vista, but his shadow is. With Proposition Q, Chula Vistans finally get a chance to decide whether they want an elected city attorney to replace an appointed one. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
SAN MARCOS: School board candidates seek to maintain high district standards Oct 18, 2008
Ulloa earned a master's degree in education from Harvard University in 1998 and was the principal of Castle Park Elementary School in Chula Vista for three years. He grew up in Escondido. (North County Times)
Nova Notebook: Wooten Walks On With Pride Oct 18, 2008
Junior Russell Wooten hails from Chula Vista, Cal. ... Wooten was born in San Diego and makes his home in nearby Chula Vista, Cal. As a high school player he helped St. Augustine win 59 of the 64 games it played in his junior and senior seasons. (Villanova.com)
UCSD gets $5 million to create software Oct 18, 2008
The Chula Vista community bank expects to release its complete quarterly report later this month. At quarter end, it had nearly $850 million in total assets. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Business)
Mom who gave drug to 3-year-old gets jail Oct 18, 2008
Arguello previously pleaded guilty in Chula Vista Superior Court to felony charges of child endangerment and possession of methamphetamine. She was arrested by National City police May 4 after taking her daughter to a Chula Vista hospital, where the girl was found to be suffering a drug overdose from drinking water containing GHB gamma hydroxybutyric acid. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
County: ACORN's errors high Oct 18, 2008
The San Diego County registrations, many collected out of the San Diego and Chula Vista offices, exceed what the group reports on its Web site for Arizona, Kentucky or Indiana. San Diego was targeted for the registration campaign, Schur said. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Strong start but no win for McCain Oct 17, 2008
"To me, John McCain looked frustrated and sometimes even looked angry when debating with Barack Obama," said Obama supporter Arturo Navarro of Chula Vista, California. "Obama always kept his composure and always kept his cool intact, even when John McCain tried to criticize him.". (CNN -- US)
Man shot himself after confrontation, police say Oct 15, 2008
It took San Diego and Chula Vista firefighters about 20 minutes to douse most of the flames, San Diego Fire-Rescue Department spokesman Maurice Luque said. The fire might have been sparked by a gas tank that was broken inside a car, Luque said. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Text of Sanders speech Oct 15, 2008
I'm rooting for the Chargers to strike such a deal with the City of Chula Vista. But if those discussions don't pan out, it isn't the final chapter. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
CHARGERS: Mood swing: Week after Miami mess, Chargers pummel nemesis Patriots Oct 14, 2008
All the way to Chula Vista. Get help wrote on Oct 12, 2008 10:43 PM:My Saints. (North County Times)
Dorothy Greene Oct 14, 2008
Walter and Dorothy moved to San Diego, living there until moving to Chula Vista several years before Walter s death in 1975. They had many trips around the States, Canada and Alaska. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Northwest Fire Chief is staying Oct 13, 2008
Last week, Piechura announced that he would be leaving the Tucson area to take the job of Fire Chief in Chula Vista, California. However after further consideration, Piechura decided that moving to Chula Vista would not be in the best interest of his family. (FOX 11, AZ)
Blight law a national model Oct 13, 2008
Chula Vista forces lenders to maintain foreclosures ... Some lenders think there must have been a mistake when they see the hefty fines they have received for violating Chula Vista's blight-prevention ordinance for foreclosed homes ... NELVIN C. CEPEDA / Union-Tribune Code-enforcement officer Emily Novak inspected the pool at a vacant home in Chula Vista. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
One of McClellan Parks earliest tenants to close doors July 24 Oct 11, 2008
Raytheon decided, however, to send the work to its operation in Chula Vista ... They had a large facility with manufacturing capability in Chula Vista ... The company has excess manufacturing floor space in Chula Vista, he said. (Sacramento Business Journal, CA)
Halloween Events in San Diego Oct 11, 2008
Southwest College Pumpkin Station Through October 31 Monday - Thursday 11 a.m.- 9 p.m. Friday - Sunday 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. 900 Otay Lakes Road, Chula Vista, CA 91910 Activities: Train ride, Swing Ride, Giant Slide, Mini slide, Inflatable Jump, Play Center. Plaza Bonita Through October 31 Monday - Thursday 11 a.m.- 9 p.m. Friday - Sunday 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. 3030 Plaza Bonita Road, National City, CA 91950 Activities: Train ride, Two Giant Slides, Mini slide, Pumpkin Jumpee, Play Center, Car Ride, Bumble... (NBCSandiego.com, CA)
High school schedule through Oct. 18 Oct 10, 2008
GIRLS VOLLEYBALL Warner Springs at Julian, 3:30 Escondido Adventist at Guajome Park, 4 The Rock vs. High Tech, 4 Lutheran at Mountain Empire, 4 San Ysidro at Castle Park, 4:30 Otay Ranch at Eastlake, 4:30 Chula Vista at Hilltop, 4:30 Mar Vista at Montgomery, 4:30 Midway Baptist at San Diego Academy, 4:30 Mission Bay at Sweetwater, 4:30 Escondido at Fallbrook, 5 Torrey Pines at Mission Hills, 5 Westview at Ramona, 5 La Costa Canyon at San Pasqual, 5 Oceanside at Valley Center, 5. BOYS WATER POLO... (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
No. 1 LCC follows a champion's example Oct 7, 2008
For the first time since Bonita Vista hung a championship banner in its Chula Vista gym, a team from the San Diego Section is ranked No. 1 in the nation. Boosted by offseason success on the club volleyball scene and a steady start this fall, the Mavericks are tops in multiple national polls. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
OCEANSIDE: El Cajon girl escapes motel (2436) Oct 3, 2008
At the motel, police arrested Dywane Tousant, 22, and Patrick Jones, 20, both of San Diego, as well as sisters Shawndrea Dorrough, 21, of Chula Vista, and Dominique Willis, 19, of Spring Valley. Willis had her 8-month-old daughter with her, Poorman said. (North County Times)
Chula Vistans assail expansion of power plant Oct 3, 2008
Residents of southwestern Chula Vista yesterday blasted a power-plant expansion proposed near their enclave of homes, a school and a community center, saying that if the California Energy Commission allows it, their health would suffer ... Chula Vista officials had been apprehensive about the expansion, citing concerns in a 12-page document in June. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Business)
Schwarzenegger urges California represenatives to vote for federal bailout Oct 3, 2008
Democrats: Joe Baca (Rialto), Xavier Becerra (Los Angeles), Bob Filner (Chula Vista), Barbara Lee (Oakland), Grace F. Napolitano (Norwalk), Lucille Roybal-Allard (East Los Angeles), Linda T. Sanchez (Lakewood), Loretta Sanchez (Garden Grove), Adam Schiff (Burbank), Brad Sherman (Sherman Oaks), Hilda L. Solis (El Monte), Pete Stark (Fremont), Mike Thompson (St. Helena), Diane Watson (Los Angeles), Lynn Woolsey (Petaluma). (San Jose Business Journal, CA)
Chula Vistans assail power-plant expansion Oct 3, 2008
Chula Vistans assail proposed power-plant expansion ... CHULA VISTA Residents of southwestern Chula Vista Thursday blasted a power-plant expansion proposed near their enclave of homes, a school and a community center, saying that if the California Energy Commission allows it, their health would suffer ... Chula Vista officials had been apprehensive about the expansion, citing concerns in a 12-page document in June. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Special Reports Oct 3, 2008
Chula Vista schools cope with rampant growth. How SignOnSanDiego and The San Diego Union-Tribune covered the San Diego County wildfires. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Son of Lions owner says Millen should go Sep 23, 2008
Howie Knodt of Chula Vista and Randy Reznicek of Vista won in the first round of match play in the U.S. Senior Amateur Championship in Fort Worth, Texas. Knodt defeated Arthur Pierse of Ireland 5 and 3 at Shady Oaks Country Club, and Reznicek won 3 and 2 over David Pocknall of Katy, Texas. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
ESCONDIDO: Shelter drops 'no-kill' claim Sep 23, 2008
Its members include the Chula Vista Animal Care Facility, County of San Diego Department of Animal Services, El Cajon Animal Shelter, Escondido Humane Society, Helen Woodward Animal Center, North County Humane Society and Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, Rancho Coastal Humane Society and the San Diego Humane Society and Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. As part of the coalition's work, data from all shelters is collected and compared countywide. (North County Times)
Local roots: Sep 22, 2008
It was 8 acres in Chula Vista ... He learned the trade in Moreno Valley, and in his early 20s he worked at a farm in Chula Vista ... In 1934, he decided to buy 6 acres in Chula Vista for his firstborn son, Fred, a U.S. citizen. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
'Wonderful artists' on tap at Mater Dei in Chula Vista Sep 22, 2008
Wonderful artists' on tap at Mater Dei in Chula Vista ... A new series will bring five San Diego-based arts organizations to Chula Vista ... Tickets are also available at Geppetto's at Otay Ranch Town Center, 2015 Birch Road, Chula Vista. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
78th District race is pivotal Sep 22, 2008
Battling it out in the 78th are two local elected officials: Democrat Marty Block, president of the San Diego Community College District board of trustees, and Republican John McCann, a member of the Chula Vista City Council ... 79th Assembly District: Democratic incumbent Mary Salas of Chula Vista; Republican Derrick Roach, fraud investigator and educator. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
NANCEE E. LEWIS / Union-Tribune Recyclable scavenging on rise Sep 21, 2008
Chula Vista keeps few records about scavenging, but environmental manager Lynn France said reported increases elsewhere fit the economic pattern. Any time the economy gets a little tight, scavenging does go up, she said. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
REGION: Carlsbad physician helps hurricane victims Sep 19, 2008
The team included Dr. Michael Dugan from San Diego, Dr. Barry Scher from Chula Vista, two nurse practitioners, three nurses, two pharmacists, paramedics and emergency medical technicians. Goodman said he enlisted as a volunteer after a friend in the program told him more doctors were needed. (North County Times)
ESCONDIDO: Developer scraps condo plans, proposes used car lot Sep 17, 2008
Chula Vista North wrote on Sep 16, 2008 7:39 PM:We should rename our city to Chula Vista North. Please, let's use some common sense. (North County Times)
Street Scene hits streets with a secret ingredient (the Casbah) Sep 15, 2008
Last year's festival was held at Coors (now Cricket Wireless) Amphitheatre in Chula Vista, while the previous two editions took place in the vast parking lot next to Qualcomm Stadium in Mission Valley ... Original plans called for last year's Street Scene to be held at the Del Mar Fairgrounds, but low ticket sales and a lack of compelling headliners led to an abrupt move to Coors Amphitheatre, a Chula Vista venue that is owned outright by Live Nation ... It was really nice, but it wasn't Street... (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Prop 8: A battle over 'God's will' Sep 15, 2008
4 p.m. today, Community Congregational Church, 276 F St., Chula Vista ... At St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Chula Vista, the parish bulletin recently contained a full-page Yes on Proposition 8 promotion prepared by the California Catholic Conference ... The first is at 4 p.m. today at Community Congregational Church, 276 F St., in Chula Vista. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
County mayors meet with Baja counterparts Sep 14, 2008
Sanders and Chula Vista Mayor Cheryl Cox urged a binational terminal for A.L. Rodr;guez International Airport in Tijuana, allowing U.S. passengers to check in before crossing the border to catch their flights in Mexico. Ensenada Mayor Pablo Alejo Lo'pez N;;ez urged better cross-border planning, saying combined efforts could turn the region into the world's third-largest economic region. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Marathoner finds running is the best medicine Sep 13, 2008
CHULA VISTA Marilee Foley experiences this recurring dream. The 43-year-old third-grade teacher is running, running by herself, effortlessly and fast. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
CORR has racer westward-bound Sep 12, 2008
Chula Vista track hosting twin bill ... We had it a lot better when the series was back East, the three-time champion of CORR's featured four-wheel drive pickup class said as he prepared for this weekend's doubleheader at The Quarry in Chula Vista ... In July, Chula Vista hosted the first CORR event to be televised live by a network. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
TV SportsWatch Sep 12, 2008
SPEED Championship Off Road Racing, at Chula Vista, Calif. 6 p.m.. (International Herald Tribune -- Travel)
Pregnant Woman, Officers Hurt In Crashes Sep 11, 2008
Officers chased the car into Chula Vista and to on state Route 94 west. The officers who were injured were headed east on the highway and were attempting to turn around near the Kenwood Drive exit when they crashed. (NBCSandiego.com, CA)
Chase-crash injures officers, pregnant woman Sep 11, 2008
When deputies tried to stop the car, Mercado took off and led them on a pursuit at speeds up to 100 mph into Chula Vista on state Route 125, Donahue said. She then turned around, headed back to Spring Valley and didn't pay the tolls in either direction, the lieutenant said. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Suspected drug dealer is arrested after chase Sep 8, 2008
CHULA VISTA: A police chase that began in a bar parking lot early yesterday ended after a suspected drug dealer crashed his pickup into a car as it was pulling out of a mobile home park, into a home and into several other vehicles, Chula Vista police said. An officer momentarily halted his pursuit to pull the driver out of the struck car before it was consumed by flames. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
High School Football Preview Sep 6, 2008
Home Sweet Home: Because of trouble with the football stadiums at their schools, Carlsbad, Chula Vista and Sweetwater have had to juggle their schedules. Sweetwater will play two home games tonight against Orange Glen and on Sept. 26 against Christian but the rest, like Carlsbad and Chula Vista, will be on the road ... Chula Vista at Castle Park, 7. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Fatal I-805 crash snarls Chula Vista traffic for hours Sep 4, 2008
HOWARD LIPIN / Union-Tribune A tow-truck operator loads what's left of a Porsche that may have been doing 120 mph when it crashed into a truck on I-805 in Chula Vista. CHULA VISTA A man was killed in a fiery crash early Wednesday when the Porsche he was driving collided with the rear of a semi-truck on southbound Interstate 805, slowing traffic for hours, authorities said. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
From jungle to Yuma desert for 'Tarzan' actor, 77 Sep 3, 2008
All live together, with their families, in a compound in Chula Vista, Calif. Sheffield lived in Yuma from about 1959 to the late '80s, staying in the south Gila Valley on the Sirroco Ranch when he first arrived. (KOLD.com, AZ)
