The Chula Vista teachers union used a visit from Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger as a platform to protest his education plans, chiefly the push to link standardized test scores to teacher evaluation so that California is eligible for added stimulus dollars from the federal government.
Chula Vista, CA
By Dail Gregory
Senior Staff Editor
The Chula Vista, California, Park View Little League Team faces San Antonio, Texas game today at 12:00 Pacific Standard Time in South Williamsport, PA at the 2009 Little League World Series US finals.
Eastlake Tavern and Bowl is a $3.5 million, 16,000-square-foot tavern and bowling center, sheduled to open to the public Sept. 10 on Showroom Place in the Eastlake Design District in the city of Chula Vista, CA.
A record-breaking heat wave baking San Diego County with triple-digit temperatures is expected to continue at least through tomorrow, threatening to make it difficult for firefighters to gain the upper hand on blazes burning on Camp Pendleton and throughout Southern California.
Park View Little League’s storybook run through the Little League World Series moves on to see another chapter.
In an absolute thriller that saw four lead changes, a fifth-inning two-out home run to tie and a walkoff wild pitch in the sixth, Chula Vista’s little leaguers secured an 11-10 win over Georgia to set up a rematch with San Antonio for the U.S. championship on Saturday (noon, PDT).
SPRING VALLEY — The Otay Water District board has approved a rate increase of almost 20 percent despite complaints from some customers that they can’t afford to pay more for water.
CHULA VISTA – A dehydrated and distraught man who called 911 for help about 1 p.m. Wednesday was located by a sheriff’s helicopter crew in a remote, mountainous area and rescued about an hour later, officials said.
The BMX Hall of Fame was founded in 1985 in Arizona. It will be moving to the Olympic Training Center in Chula Vista for a grand opening at 10 a.m. on Sept. 18.
Join the EastLake Educational Foundation (EEF) for this year’s Cycle EastLake!
Individuals and families take advantage of scenic neighborhoods, parks and lakes with a fantastic bike ride. If you prefer to walk, skate, or run join us for a roll and stroll meandering through the Otay Ranch Town Center.
In addition to a $15,000 donation by the Sycuan Band of the Kumeyaay Nation, the Pads have contributed $10,000 towards travel costs for the players’ families.
Park View Little League began a fund raising drive this week, in the hopes of raising $45,000 to cover pool play expenses, and $72,000 for the finals.
The Chula Vista Nature Center is located on San Diego Bay approximately seven miles south of downtown San Diego. Access to the facility is available from the public parking lot via free, convenient shuttles.
Eastlake quarterback D’Angelo Barksdale had a busy schedule during the summer and spring, but it’s been paying off for him.
“D’Angelo received an offer from Princeton (last) week,” said his father, Derek. “He has been talking with Coach Hughes all summer and was informed of the package coming in the mail which he received on Tuesday.”
Tony Jefferson, a highly sought linebacker and running back from Eastlake High of Chula Vista, gave the UCLA Bruins a non-binding oral commitment for the class of 2010.
The 6-foot, 190-pound Jefferson was recruited as a safety.
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