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The already sluggish local economy appears to have lost momentum in September, with a sharp decline in building permit applications dragging the University of San Diego’s Index of leading Economic Indicators into its first outright decline since early 2009.
Sixteen students were honored at the Chula Vista Elementary School District Board of Education meeting on Tuesday, October 19 for achieving a perfect 600 score in both English/Language Arts and Mathematics in the 2009-10 Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) Program assessments. The following students were recognized by the Board:
Amid controversy and mere weeks before governing board elections, Southwestern College leaders, students and community members finally broke ground on an anticipated corner lot development Oct. 13.
The 110,000-square foot project, located on the 9.4-acre lot on the corner of H Street and Otay Lakes Road, is set to include a bookstore, rental and administrative office space, classrooms, a fitness center, an art gallery, a food court, a campus police station and a culinary arts program.
Pacific Trust Bank announced today that it has entered into an agreement with the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation to purchase a bank branch building located at 7877 Ivanhoe Avenue, in La Jolla, California.
The National Football League named Chula Vista Hills Elementary an ‘NFL Play 60 Super School.’ The school was awarded a $10,000 grant to support students’ health and wellness. Chargers players Nick Hardwick and Luis Castillo (pictured) presented the check at a spirited assembly on Tuesday, October 26, that prompted the Chargers players and cheerleaders to say they had never been more warmly received. The players and cheerleaders then joined school staff in leading students in fitness activities. Just about every one of the school’s 539 students was adorned in Chargers blue and gold jerseys or NFL t-shirts. Parents were cheering just as loudly as the students, “Let’s go Char-Gers!”
Halloween inspires all kinds of activities to do with your toddler, especially pumpkin fun! Visiting the pumpkin patch together, shopping for Halloween costumes, and decorating the house. But one of the best Halloween activities is doing art projects together.
A new Charter School in the Chula Vista or Eastlake area is hoping to open its doors in the 2010-2011 school-year.
A charter school is a Free Public school that is usually funded partly by the local school district. The school will be submitting its charter application to the Chula Vista Elementary School District by December.
The Eastlake Titans took their undefeated 7-0 record to the Chula Vista Spartans. The Titans, rolled to a 48-14 win behind Jude Isbell’s 116 yards rushing and the passing of QB Josh Palet who was 6-8 for 140 yards and two scores.
The Chula Vista Fire Department is looking for City Employees, or residents of Chula Vista 21 years or older who have an interest in learning how to be a Disaster Service Worker.
Chula Vista property owners are now able to receive low-interest loans in order to make energy-saving improvements at their homes or businesses. The loans are part of the city’s Home Upgrade, Carbon Downgrade program. Loans may be given for a variety of projects such as wall and attic insulation, water heater upgrades, efficient windows, solar photovoltaic systems, and cool roofing.
The Chula Vista Public Library has planned some “spooktacular” events for young and old during the fall Halloween season. All programs are free and open to the public.
OnStage Productions will perform a “sneak peak” of the cult musical horror comedy, “TheRocky Horror Picture Show,” on Monday, October 25 at the Civic Center Library. The production will begin at 6 p.m. in the auditorium.
Halloween Storytimes and Costume Parades will be featured at all Chula Vista librarybranches during the week of October 25-29. See your local branch for specific dates and times.
Cappella Gloriana, the Cathedral City based choir, will perform at the Civic Center Library onSunday, October 31 at 2 p.m. in the auditorium. The choral group will set the mood for Halloween by performing scary classics. Come hear a spooky rendition of “Dry Bones” and“Sleepy Hollow” or listen to a tale of gothic horror. Funded by the city’s Performing and VisualArts Grant program, this unique performance is a first of its kind for Chula Vista residents.
Admission is free and the performance is suitable for children and adults alike.
Eastlake ran all over the Otay Ranch defense to the tune of 495 total yards. Titan running back, Aaron Baltazar, had 227 yards both rushing and receiving and scored 2 touchdowns, while running back/kick returner, Tavarus Green had 120 all purpose yards and 2 touchdowns.
On Friday, Oct. 15, the California Independent System Operation Corporation (ISO) notified South Bay Power Plant operator, Dynegy, Inc. the 50 year-old power plant is approved for decommission and demolition. This news comes after the ISO received new information about the power demands in the area.
There have been 662 confirmed cases of pertussis, commonly known as whooping cough, reported in 2010. There were 143 cases in all of 2009 and the previous high for the county was 371 cases in 2005.
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