- Bulldogs seeded 12th in playoffs (1) May 24, 2009
The Holtville High baseball team was the only other Imperial Valley team to get into the playoffs as it received the No. 12 seed in the CIF-SDS Division IV playoffs and will travel to play Mater Dei High at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday in the first round in Chula Vista. Comments. (El Centro Imperial Valley Press, CA)
Food and Dining Briefs for May 21 May 21, 2009
New chef at Rancho Valencia: C. Barclay Dodge has been appointed the new executive chef at the Rancho Valencia Resort n Rancho Santa Fe. Dodge has more than 20 years in the restaurant business, most recently as chef de cuisine at Terra at the Auberge Encantado Resort in Santa Fe, N.M. Dodge will introduce his menu at the resort on June 1. (North County Times)
REGION: Human rights advocate Roberto Martinez dead at 72 May 21, 2009
Longtime immigrant rights defender Roberto Martinez died Wednesday morning in his Chula Vista home. He was 72. (North County Times)
Belmont has country feel - with city amenities May 18, 2009
There's also Sterling Downs, Hallmark, Chula Vista, Marsten Terrace and the Knolls. The houses range in price from the entry-level, two-bedroom, two-bath, 900-square foot bungalow for around $600,000 up to a sprawling $1. (San Francisco Chronicle)
4 U.S. Citizens Found Strangled in Mexican Border City May 18, 2009
U.S. consular officials in Tijuana said the victims two men and two women from the San Diego and Chula Vista areas were U.S. citizens ... "I just don't think kids should be going to Tijuana right now," Chula Vista police Lt. Scott Arsenault told the San Diego Union-Tribune ... Bernard Gonzales, a spokesman for the Chula Vista Police Department, said a friend told the women's parents they were headed to nightclubs in Tijuana on Thursday night. (Fox News)
Drug ties or not, killings in Mexico spark fear May 17, 2009
The parents of 20-year-old victim Carmen Jimena Ramos Chavez on Friday described her as a vibrant Chula Vista High graduate who worked at an amusement park for children and planned to become a hairstylist. Mexican prosecutors said the victims had been bound and tortured - common tactics by Mexican drug gangs - before being left in a van in a dusty slum on the outskirts of Tijuana. (San Francisco Chronicle)
REGION: New 'smart alerts' offer high-tech help for police May 16, 2009
SAN DIEGO COUNTY ---- A Carlsbad police detective is going home for the day when he gets a text message telling him that Chula Vista police have just pulled over the suspect in his robbery case. A district attorney investigator in San Diego hasn't been able to locate a witness until a text message lets her know the person has just reported a crime at an Oceanside address. (North County Times)
Killings Of American In Tijuana Sows Fear May 16, 2009
The parents of 20-year-old victim Carmen Jimena Ramos Chavez on Friday described a vibrant Chula Vista High graduate who worked at an amusement park for children and planned to become a hair stylist. "She was a happy girl, with a desire to explore the world," said her father, Rogelio Ramos Camano, of Chula Vista. (CBS News -- World)
Chula Vista liquor store sells $714,949 lottery ticket May 12, 2009
A Chula Vista liquor store sold a Fantasy 5 lottery ticket that won the ticket holder a $714,949 jackpot, California Lottery officials announced Monday ... The winner should build a stadium for the Chargers in Chula Vista. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Chula Vista work wont get help of stimulus funds May 9, 2009
News : Chula Vista work wont get help of stimulus funds : Nogales International : Nogales, AZ ... Chula Vista work wont get help of stimulus funds Didnt make the cut ... As the cost of the Chula Vista Flood Control Project climbs higher, Santa Cruz County got some disappointing news last week: No money from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) will come to the project, according to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Los Angeles District. (Nogales International, AZ)
Jefferson Likes Competition at USC May 2, 2009
comDate: May 1, 2009 Four-star safety prospect Tony Jefferson from Chula Vista (CA) Eastlake HS is one of the top defensive recruits in the state of California with offers coming from schools in the Pac-10, SEC, Big 12 and Big Ten. Look inside to see what he had to say about the USC Trojans. (WeAreSC.com)
Nittany Lions snare highly-sought Adrian Coxson May 1, 2009
Chula Vista, Eastlake High School Scouts Grade. Elite junior Tony Jefferson names a top five. (ESPN -- Recruiting)
Paskwietz: Breaking down the top defenders at the USC NFTC Apr 20, 2009
Gary Paskwietz: For the third year in a row defensive lineman Ronald Powell dominated the USC Nike camp - ESPN. comtrueWelcome,Register NowmyESPNSign InLogin Temporarily Unavailablenullnullnullnullnullnullnullnullnullnull. (ESPN -- Recruiting)
Pilfered pig returned in Chula Vista Apr 18, 2009
-- Chula Vista's pilfered pig has been returned ... Chula Vista police spokesman Bernard Gonzales said Friday that one of the thieves called the manager of Miguel's Cocina, told him the theft was just a prank and they didn't want any problems ... Gonzales says police were told the statue could be found outside of the Chula Vista Library. (Fresno Bee -- State)
Aztec Women's Golf Returns To Seaside For 2009 MWC Championships Apr 15, 2009
Three of the four competed for SDSU at last year's conference tournament, while junior (Chula Vista, Calif. and freshman (Gothenburg, Sweden) will be making their MWC championship debuts. (Goaztecs.com)
Stanford Hosts Santa Clara Tuesday Apr 14, 2009
TEAM USA PICKS Freshman shortstop and sophomore outfielder are among the 27 initial athletes invited to attend the 2009 USA Softball Women's National Team Selection Camp in Chula Vista, Calif. June 8-12. (Gostanford.com)
Man Charged With Practicing Medicine Without License Apr 14, 2009
Even though he has no medical license in California, Donsbach claimed to be a chiropractor and naturopathic doctor, and through a weekly, online radio broadcast from Chula Vista, offered "alternative, natural and nutritional" remedies for many conditions and ailments, including cancer and auto-immune disorders, according to the prosecution. "The law prohibits the sale of unapproved cancer treatments," Deputy District Attorney Gina Darvas said outside the courtroom. (TheSanDiegoChannel.com, CA)
Crackdown Targets Mexico-Bound Guns, Money Apr 10, 2009
Taking part in the operation -- which covered the region's three land ports of entry and the ocean in the area of the international boundary -- were the Sheriff's Department, Coast Guard, Customs and Border Protection, California Highway Patrol, San Diego County Probation Department, Chula Vista Police Department, San Diego Harbor Police and U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. Local Headlines. (TheSanDiegoChannel.com, CA)
Award Granted To Chula Vista PD From MADD Apr 10, 2009
-- The California chapter of Mothers Against Drunk Driving chose the Chula Vista Police Department as its "Law Enforcement Agency of the Year," a department spokesman said Thursday ... Police spokesman Bernard Gonzales said he believes Chula Vista's numerous traffic-focused campaigns impressed MADD officials who selected them ... Chula Vista Police Department also has a number of campaigns going on from pedestrian safety to combating street racing. (TheSanDiegoChannel.com, CA)
SoCal athlete getting looks on both sides of the ball Apr 9, 2009
8) from Chula Vista (Calif. Eastlake is another Southern California player who has the ability to play on either side of the ball on the D-I level and he is being recruited that way. (San Diego State Sports -- Rivals.com)
Ballard is the man for Big Bear Lake Apr 9, 2009
His wife is a teacher and will finish the school year with the Chula Vista school district. They have spent many weekends in the Valley as recreational visitors. (Big Bear Grizzly, CA)
REGION: Prosecutors say local gang ran $100 million mortgage fraud (29) Apr 9, 2009
Some of the defendants were known street gang members, including the scheme's leader, Darnell Bell, aka "D-Bell," 38, of Chula Vista, authorities said. Another defendant, Ray Logan, used the alias "Jack Nasty." Bell is in federal custody serving a sentence under a conviction for selling cocaine, prosecutors said. (North County Times)
RAMONA: Young mother latest to die on stretch of Highway 67 (3663) Apr 1, 2009
Alexandria Drake, 25, of Chula Vista, died at Palomar Medical Center in Escondido just hours after a four-vehicle crash that closed the highway for several hours at Quail Rock Road, the county medical examiner's office said. Two speeding cars, one that passed into oncoming traffic, are blamed for the wreck that took place at 11:15 a.m., California Highway Patrol Officer Brian Pennings said. (North County Times)
REGION: Census team to open North County office Mar 30, 2009
In gearing up for the mass mailing of questionnaires, Panichpant-Michelsen said the bureau will open offices not only in Escondido, but in El Cajon for East County residents and in either Chula Vista or National City for the South Bay. Sanchez said the bureau is going to staff the Escondido office with about 50 workers, who have yet to be hired. (North County Times)
Doctor accused of poor treatment in deadly case Mar 30, 2009
Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center and Scripps Mercy Hospital Chula Vista said Friday that Dr. H. Mehrdad Sadeghi is barred from performing heart procedures at their facilities. Sadeghi told The San Diego Union Tribune he still sees patients at his Chula Vista office, but refers angioplasties to other doctors. (Fresno Bee -- State)
Following is a schedule of ag-related events of special interest to farmers. Some events and activities might require advance registration. For more information on events listed here, contact the host county Extension office or sponsoring organization. (3) Mar 29, 2009
4-6: Wisconsin Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Conference, Chula Vista Resort, Wisconsin Dells ... Annual Meeting and Conference, Chula Vista Resort, Wisconsin Dells ... 12-14: Wisconsin Association of Fairs Convention, Chula Vista Resort, Wisconsin Dells. (Agri-View, WI)
ECONOMY: Local retail sales fell steeply last year Mar 28, 2009
In Chula Vista, where foreclosures and falling retail sales have eroded both sales tax revenue and property revenue, city officials have broached the issue more directly. Regional economist Marney Cox said sales tax hikes appear to have diverted very little business to neighboring cities and counties. (North County Times)
South County Mar 26, 2009
CHULA VISTA , 2:00 a.m. Saturday, March 21, 2009 Environmental activists, upset that a power plant could be expanded near homes and a school, this week demanded that the City Council retract an official statement it filed stating local zoning laws don't prohibit the proposed expansion ... 2:00 a.m. March 22 One afternoon last summer, Marilyn Velonza sat beside friends in an elegant Chula Vista home, listening to a group of Filipino men promise to lower their staggering mortgage payments... (San Diego Union-Tribune)
CARLSBAD: Flower Fields adds color, buildings Mar 25, 2009
Chandler Pfaff, 10, of Chula Vista, runs beside the blooming ranunculus fields of the Carlsbad Flower Fields on Monday. (Photo by Bill Wechter - Staff Photographer). (North County Times)
Nixle and VeriSign Messaging and Mobile Media Enable Police and Municipal Governments Nationwide to Reach Residents via SMS Messages Mar 25, 2009
The service is currently live in Chula Vista, Calif ... "Thanks to Nixle, our residents know what's happening in their city -- from local emergencies and traffic advisories to upcoming cultural events and public workshops. And they get their information instantly," said Chula Vista Mayor Cheryl Cox ... "Thousands of Chula Vistans are getting secure, reliable messages directly from our . Wherever I go, I run into satisfied Nixle subscribers. Residents are pleased their city is communicating with... (PR Newswire)
Crusaders fall short of state crown Mar 22, 2009
After leading for nearly the entire game, building margins as large as 12 points, the Crusaders tumbled in the final 3 minutes, 30 seconds long enough for Mater Dei of Chula Vista to finish the game on a 15-2 run and steal a 54-51 victory at Arco Arena. "It's tough to swallow," said MC coach Robb Spencer. (Modesto Bee, CA)
PREP BASEBALL: Cathedral Catholic cruises past Poway Mar 22, 2009
CHULA VISTA ---- When the baseball team scrimmaged just a few weeks ago, the Titans pounded the Dons all over the place. "That was their day,'' Cathedral Catholic coach Gary Remiker said.The Dons rebounded in a big way, rolling to a 14-6 victory over the Titans in the finals of the Hilltop Tournament at Hilltop High. The win also avenged Cathedral Catholic's loss to Poway in last year's tournament championship game.The Dons, who have seven players headed to Division I college programs next... (North County Times)
VISTA: Eagles Peak approaches East County district Mar 21, 2009
The Mountain Empire district covers a large area that straddles the United States-Mexico border east of Chula Vista, serving 1,600 students in kindergarten through 12th grade. Over the past couple of years, the district has approved two charters, one for a small school that will teach struggling students and another for an online program. (North County Times)
MC girls shoot for state title Mar 21, 2009
The Crusaders get their opportunity when they face Mater Dei of Chula Vista in today's Division IV championship game at Arco Arena ... Division IV Girls: Mater Dei-Chula Vista (29-3) vs. Modesto Christian (27-7), 9:30 a.m.. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Municipal Police Departments Nationwide Signing Up For Nixle Mar 21, 2009
The service was launch in Chula Vista, Ca where it is live ... "Speed and reliability is of the essence in relaying public safety information," said Chula Vista Police Chief Rick Emerson ... "Response from the community has been phenomenal," said City of Chula Vista Communications Director Liz Pursell. (PR Newswire)
Voice of Reason: MC's quiet leader has Crusaders on brink of state title Mar 20, 2009
WHAT: Division IV Girls, Mater Dei-Chula Vista (29-3) vs. Modesto Christian (27-7) ... Saturday, that "gym" will be Sacramento's Arco Arena, where the Crusaders will be playing for the Division IV state title at 9:30 a.m. against Mater Dei Catholic High School of Chula Vista. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Modesto Christian, Mater Dei Season Logs Mar 20, 2009
The season's results for Modesto Christian and Mater Dei of Chula Vista, who play for the CIF State Division IV girls title Saturday at Arco Arena ... Eastlake-Chula Vista 70-63 (W) ... vs. Chula Vista 71-33 (W). (Modesto Bee, CA)
BACKSTAGE: Ticket prices reduced for Purple Sage show Mar 19, 2009
Also featured Saturday at the Spanish Village Art Center will be a book signing by Chula Vista author Jennifer Lanzrath and Poway-based illustrator Joy Raab, who co-authored "Balboa Park A to Z," a toddler's ABC picture book about the various attractions at Balboa Park. And the San Diego Air and Space Museum will have a craft project where children can make kites like those crafted by Renaissance artist Leonardo da Vinci. (North County Times)
Scripps offers home screening program for colon cancer Mar 18, 2009
Jorge Martinez, program manager of the Bloodless Medicine and Surgery Center at Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center, will speak. Attendees are also invited to bring their advance health care directives with them for help filling them out. (North County Times)
Tickets on sale for MC girls' state title clash Mar 17, 2009
The NorCal champion Crusaders take on Mater Dei Catholic of Chula Vista for the state title Saturday at Arco Arena at 9:30 a.m. Tickets for adults are $16, while students, senior citizens and children are $10. Showing: lect. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Modesto Christian girls defeat St. Mary's in OT, advance to state tourney Mar 15, 2009
Modesto Christian (27-7) goes to the CIF State Championship game, against Mater Dei Catholic of Chula Vista next Saturday at Arco Arena. Tipoff is at 9:30 a.m.. (Modesto Bee, CA)
- More than 200 to race in San Felipe 250 0 Mar 13, 2009
Hector Castillo of Calexico, Rene Pojodes of Mexicali and David Gonzalez Jr. of Chula Vista will race together in the same class. Roberto Ruiz, Frnacisco Espinoza and Jose Vieblas of El Centro will race in class 24. (El Centro Imperial Valley Press, CA)
Teachers To Take Part In 'Pink Friday' Protest Mar 13, 2009
Demonstrations are scheduled in Carmel Valley, San Marcos, Carlsbad, Oceanside, Fallbrook, Escondido, Ramona, National City, Chula Vista, National City and San Diego, according to the California Teachers Association. "I'm asking all Californians to wear pink this Friday to show their support for our public schools," David Sanchez, president of the 340,000-member CTA, said in a statement. (TheSanDiegoChannel.com, CA)
LOCAL SCOREBOARD: March 11 results. Mar 12, 2009
Valley Center 3, Chula Vista 2. Valley Center. (North County Times)
MMC Energy, Inc. Announces Sale of Equipment Mar 6, 2009
The Company purchased the compressors from Kobelco EDTI Compressors, Inc. for an expected delivery in March 2009 for use at its Chula Vista and Escondido Energy Upgrade Projects ... The Company's two Upgrade Projects have been on hold pending the receipt of long-term contracts for peaking power, and in the case of Chula Vista, a permit from the California Energy Commission, whose Preliminary Decision was against the Company. (Primezone Releases)
Valley wrestlers head to tourney Mar 6, 2009
Maya placed second in the 132-pound weight class at Masters on Saturday in Chula Vista to qualify to state. Accompanying Maya will be Wildcats sophomore Oscar Lizarraga, who placed third at 127, and Alfonso Osuna, who won the 114-pound class to qualify. (El Centro Imperial Valley Press, CA)
ResCare buys California company Mar 4, 2009
Friendship Developmental Services operates a total of 15 residential facilities in and around National City, San Diego and Chula Vista, Calif. The company has annual revenue of about $6. (Louisville Business First, KY)
US robbery suspect held after applying to join the police Mar 1, 2009
Chula Vista police realised Romeo Montillano was a suspect in the December robbery when he signed up for a police test two months later ... Detectives were waiting at the registration table when he walked up and signed himself in as Romeo Ogilve Montillano, Chula Vista police spokesman Bernard Gonzales was quoted as saying by the San Diego Union-Tribune. (BBC News -- Americas)
Masters hits the mat today Feb 27, 2009
Imperial Valley wrestlers will do battle today and Saturday at the Masters tournament at Olympian High in Chula Vista for a chance to advance to the state championships. It s going to be a tough tournament with some tough competition and I m not going to take anybody lightly, Brawley Union High 114-pounder Alfonso Osuna said. (El Centro Imperial Valley Press, CA)
Tigers advance to second round Feb 26, 2009
IMPERIAL In a close game, the Imperial High boys basketball team beat Mater Dei of Chula Vista, 63-55, to advance to the second round of the CIF-San Diego Section Division IV playoffs. I m very happy we never gave up and stepped it up in the fourth quarter, Imperial senior guard Caleb Hogue, 17, said. (El Centro Imperial Valley Press, CA)
PREPS: A Q&A with La Costa Canyon boys basketball player Jake Ducey Feb 25, 2009
La Costa Canyon hosts Chula Vista in a first-round game Wednesday night, and the Mavericks will be counting on Ducey to help them get the playoffs off to a good start. Whether guarding the opposing team's best player, leading LCC in scoring or dishing off to his teammates, Ducey has been a focal point for the club all season. (North County Times)
- Holtville wins with ‘rough’ start 0 Feb 25, 2009
CHULA VISTA The Calipatria High boys soccer team lost to Mater Dei Christian, 3-1, in the first round of the CIF-San Diego Section Division IV playoffs here Tuesday. Victor Bueno scored Calipatria s only goal and goalkeeper Paco De La Cruz finished the game with six saves. (El Centro Imperial Valley Press, CA)
Nuñez wins first division title Feb 24, 2009
Next up for Nu;ez and the nine-time CIF champion, Brawley, will be the Masters tournament at Olympian High on Friday and Saturday in Chula Vista. Nu;ez will have to place in the top three to qualify for the state tournament. (El Centro Imperial Valley Press, CA)
Playoffs kick off Tuesday Feb 23, 2009
Calipatria will play at Mater Dei Catholic in Chula Vista at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday ... Also Wednesday, in boys basketball, IVL co-champ Southwest will host Lincoln at 7 p.m., DL champ Imperial will host Chula Vista at 6 p.m. and Citrus East League champion Vincent Memorial will host Christian Life at 7 p.m. ... marcusjayshapiro wrote on Feb 23, 2009 12:46 AM:" Imperial will host Mater Dei of Chula Vista at 6pm on Wed. ". (El Centro Imperial Valley Press, CA)
- Vincent girls get No. 2 seed in CIF 0 Feb 22, 2009
In D-IV boys basketball, Imperial will host Mater Dei Catholic of Chula Vista at 6 p.m. and Calipatria will play at La Jolla Country Day at 7 p.m., both on Wednesday. In D-V boys basketball, Vincent Memorial will host Christian Life at 7 p.m. Wednesday. (El Centro Imperial Valley Press, CA)
Stimulus: Now Comes Hard Part, Spending It Feb 21, 2009
The U.S. Conference of Mayors last month drew a severe backlash when it released a wish list of stimulus projects that critics called frivolous, including $2 million worth of neon signs in Las Vegas, a 36-hole disc golf course in Austin, Texas, and a $500,000 dog park in Chula Vista (San Diego County). Lawmakers responded by adding language banning the use of stimulus money for swimming pools, golf courses, zoos, aquariums or casinos. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
...And Grant Makes 28, JC Lineman Joins Recruiting Class Feb 21, 2009
Lettered in football for two years at Southwestern College in Chula Vista, California. was a defensive captain and starter as both a freshman and a sophomore. (Isubengals.com)
Kenneth Nellis Feb 21, 2009
father, David Nellis, of San Francisco; mother, Lois Helena, of Spring Valley; brother, Paul Nellis, of Gilroy; sister, Evelyn Pierson, of Chula Vista; and four grandchildren. A memorial service will be held today at St. Vencent de Paul Catholic Church in Rancho Murieta, with Reverend Jared Huntsinger presiding. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
California Focus 2010: Early List of LBs Feb 20, 2009
comDate: Feb 19, 2009 Los Angeles Crenshaw's Hayes Pullard, Westlake Village Oaks Christian's Zac Stout and Chula Vista Eastlake's Tony Jefferson head the early list of the top linebackers in California in the class of 2010. to read the rest of this story. (The Insiders -- California Prep)
One Dead In Multi-Vehicle Crash On SR-125 Feb 20, 2009
The Medical Examiner's office identified the victim as Benazir Siddiqui, 38, of Chula Vista. The accident left the entire southbound side of the route blocked for about a half-hour, prompting the Highway Patrol to issue a heavy-traffic alert for the area. (TheSanDiegoChannel.com, CA)
Video: Jefferson Runs the Show Feb 18, 2009
Tony Jefferson Highlights 1 - Rivals. Tony Jefferson Highlights 1. (Oregon State Sports -- Rivals.com)
Women's Soccer Signs Eight for 2009 Feb 18, 2009
Recently called into U.S. Soccer's Under-20/Under-18 Super Camp in Chula Vista, Calif. (2009). (Uclabruins.com)
Health news briefs Feb 18, 2009
" Free. Call (800) SCRIPPS.Family fitness fun walk being offeredOCEANSIDE ---- Meet Carl Grubbs, gold medal Senior Olympian and fitness coach, during a free family fitness fun walk at 8:30 a.m. Saturday at Oak Riparian Park, 4625 Lake Blvd. Grubbs will talk about how to improve upper body strength and flexibility while walking on a course set up for all ages and athletic abilities. Bring light hand weights, two 16-ounce water bottles and stretch bands. Leashed dogs welcome. Call (760) 941-1562... (North County Times)
REGION: Storm soaks area Feb 17, 2009
Farther south, San Diego lifeguards rescued a Chula Vista man and his son who went out in kayaks early Monday off La Jolla. The fierce winds pushed them more than two miles offshore and knocked one of the kayaks over. (North County Times)
Lady Raiders Head to California for Second Tourney of Spring Feb 16, 2009
LUBBOCK, Texas - The Texas Tech women's golf team will play in its second tournament of the season at the Salt Creek Golf Course for the Aztec Invitational being held in Chula Vista, Calif. The Lady Raiders will try to rebound after a 15th place finish at the Lady Puerto Rico Invitational last weekend. (Texastech.com)
