Following the motion made by Chula Vista Mayor Cheryl Cox, the SANDAG Board today unanimously authorized an across-the-board reduction in tolls on State Route 125/South Bay Expressway, believed to be the first-ever comprehensive resetting of toll rates by a public toll road operator in the United States. “It is…
The Masonic Lodge presented citizenship awards to Grade 6 students at Liberty Elementary school and at special assemblies across the Chula Vista Elementary School District. Since 1920, Public Schools Month has been sponsored and promoted every April by the Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of California. The purpose…
When Memorial Day began years ago, the war dead were placed front and center. The holiday’s original name, Decoration Day, came from the day’s main activity: leaving flowers at cemeteries. More recently, the last Monday in May, and the weekend preceding it, has come to mark the unofficial beginning of…
During a frenetic one-day New York media tour last week, I got the chance to sit down with Fred Katayama of Reuters to discuss the foreclosure numbers, which show that bank repossessions (REOs) dropped to a 49-month low in April. Banks seized a total of 51,415 U.S. properties during the…
As the 2012 regular season comes to a close, the Eastlake Little League is busy planning for the 2012 playoff season. Within the Majors Division, there have been several changes for post-season play. They include: (1) All teams will participate in post season play (2) Tie breakers for the purpose…
Congratulations to this year’s 2012 Eastlake titans Mesa League Champions Jorge Balvaneda Helping People Succeed and Celebrating Their Success. Co-founded Bravado Awards, specializing in donor walls, bronze plaques, corporate awards and sports trophies. Also Co-founded Chula Vista Sports, a free community website covering all sports and outdoor activities in and around the…
Jessica Sanchez wishes she could’ve changed one thing about the “American Idol” finale: her final song. The judges completely dismissed “Change Nothing,” the lukewarm potential future single that failed to fully showcase the 16-year-old singer’s vocal prowess during the Fox talent competition’s final performance round Tuesday. “Idol” judge Randy Jackson…
In the past week the Sheriff’s Elder Abuse Unit has received information about two telephone scams which prey upon elderly residents of San Diego County. The first scam involved a suspect who claimed to be a ‘relative’ of an elderly woman whom he could not reach by phone. The suspect…
A fundraiser for the newly re-branded Living Coast Discovery Center (formerly Chula Vista Nature Center) featuring cooking demonstrations, wine and food tastings, live music, animal encounters and more is scheduled for Saturday, June 2, from 3 to 7 p.m.. All proceeds from the culinary celebration will benefit the center’s animals,…
In its annual ranking of schools, U.S. News & World Report magazine has named the best schools in the nation. This year, all 12 of the Sweetwater District’s comprehensive high schools were named Silver Medal winners, placing them among the top nine percent of over 22,000 schools in the U.S.…
SWIMMERS from the greater San Diego area competed in two divisions at the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) San Diego Sectional Championships May 16-19. Division 1 Torrey Pines High School grabbed the team title, scoring 194.5 points. Carlsbad found itself in second (174), followed closely by La Costa Canyon (171) and…
Don’t have plans for dinner tomorrow? Then eat at Islands in Eastlake and support Eastlake Little League! Islands is donating 20% of your bill to ELL if you dine with them between 5pm to 9pm and present the attached flyer. Remember, ELL is a non-profit organization and needs your support!…
He brought the “American Idol” judges to their feet, but Joshua Ledet couldn’t win over fans and was sent home from the top-rated TV talent show on Thursday, leaving Jessica Sanchez and Phillip Phillips to battle for the crown on next week’s finale. The elimination of Ledet – through audience…
The bid opening for 21 trade packages for the Central Plant and Southwestern Field House project will be 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 22, 2012 in room L238 in Southwestern College’s Learning Resource Center / Library. The total amount for these 21 packages is expected to be between $26 million and…
Fresh off a whirlwind homecoming that saw hometown favorite Jessica Sanchez perform for thousands of local fans, the 16-year-old singer looks to take yet another step toward the coveted title of this year’s American Idol. Family, friends and fans will gather, as they have weekly now, at Eastlake Tavern &…
Eastlake’s Semi-Annual Garage Sale Will Be A Community Garage Sale on Saturday, May 19, 2012 starting at 7:00 AM Eastlake Times www.Eastlaketimes.com is an online guide to Eastlake, a master planned community of Chula Vista. Eastlake News, Sports, Business, Entertainment, Chula Vista Real Estate, and more. More Posts –…
On Sunday, May 6, 2012 the 2nd Annual Miss Eastlake and Miss South Bay Scholarship Pageants were held at Eastlake High School. Over 40 young women ages 10-24 years of age vied for the titles and the Educational Scholarships. Denise Jenkins, of National City and Melissa Floyd, of Jamul took…
Early bird registration ends May 14 to walk, stroll or run at the U.S. Olympic Training Center on Saturday, May 19 for the Chula Vista Community 5K Fun Run/Walk! The fun run/walk will be held on the center’s inspirational grounds where participants have the opportunity to run along side Olympians…
Chula Vista in California has long been seen as a quiet , suburban town compared to its more famous neighbor, San Diego. Then the Jessica Sanchez phenomenon happened. Chula Vista’s hometown girl came home Saturday to the kind of motorcade and welcome once associated with astronauts and sports champions. That’s…
Spending on construction of new residential housing and improvements to existing homes is at a three-year high, a trend that may boost sales at Home Depot Inc. (HD) and Lowe’s Cos. (LOW) Private-residential fixed investment, which includes major replacements such as new roofs and improvements like finishing a basement, rose…
Recently City of Chula Vista officials received notification that the Chula Vista Police Department is the highest ranked police station in the United States, according to a survey conducted by the Vera Institute of Justice in New York. The results were determined through an independent study conducted in November 2011…
The City of Chula Vista will welcome home 16-year-old singing sensation and hometown resident, Jessica Sanchez on Saturday, May 12 with a celebration featuring a procession, rally and mini concert. The homecoming will be filmed by American Idol camera crews and will air next week on the Fox Network. Festivities…
The Arc of San Diego’s Starlight Center is hosting its annual SpringFest Barbeque on Friday, May 18, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at 1280 Nolan Avenue in Chula Vista. All proceeds benefit the Starlight Center’s Capital Campaign. The campaign raises much needed funds for the revitalization of the Starlight…
On May 8, 2012, the Port of San Diego Board of Port Commissioners and the Chula Vista City Council unanimously approved the financing agreement for the Chula Vista Bayfront Master Plan (CVBMP). Following a decade-long community participation and planning process, the actions taken by both governing bodies are the first…
There was a lot to celebrate at the Chula Vista Police Department headquarters on Fourth Avenue last Thursday. The department hosted its 20th annual Awards & Recognition Ceremony, honoring exceptional service by sworn officers and members of the community. One honoree was Vanessa Stewart, a security officer for Otay Ranch…
Hundreds of parents and teachers rallied outside Monday night’s Sweetwater Union High School District board meeting, expressing their anger about the layoffs their school district is facing. Sweetwater Union board meetings have become volatile since some board members were criminally charged for using their positions for personal gain. On Monday…
On Monday, May 7, Chula Vista Mayor Cox attended the Eastlake Business Association’s weekly meeting as their featured speaker. This was the first attendance by the Chula Vista mayor at the Association’s weekly meeting, where she described Chula Vista’s current projects and the future and vision of Chula Vista and…
Its most popular product is Beyond Tangy Tangerine, a citrus-flavored drink mix packed with vitamins, minerals and amino acids. A newer product is a “functional gourmet coffee” enhanced with added nutrients. It also sells the ThighMaster Toning System and other products by Suzanne Somers. The 15-year-old company is growing rapidly.…
Otay Water District’s Board of Directors unanimously voted to appoint Mitch Thompson to fill the vacancy that resulted from the resignation of board member Jaime Bonilla. Following the vote by the Board of Directors, the Oath of Office was administered and Mr. Thompson immediately assumed all powers and duties of…
Weekly support growing for Idol’s hometown favorite as “View & Vote” party returns to EastLake Tavern & Bowl With a spot in the finale in sight, San Diego’s Jessica Sanchez puts her powerhouse voice, impressive stage presence and smart song selection on display once more on Wednesday’s American Idol. Family,…
Oakland, Calif.-based Silverado Contractors Inc. has been hired to demolish the above-ground structures of the non-operating South Bay Power Plant in Chula Vista. Dynegy South Bay Inc., which operates and owns the South Bay Power Plant, said it selected the demolition contractor based on its “qualifications, favorable pricing and the…
The Chula Vista Elementary School District has appointed longtime educator Glendora M. Tremper as its newest trustee. Tremper, a bilingual language-speech and hearing specialist and former student services coordinator at South Bay Union School District, was sworn in by Superintendent Francisco Escobedo at a special board meeting Monday night…
Only a few weeks remain for this season’s American Idol and San Diego’s Jessica Sanchez continues to impress each week. Now in the top five, Sanchez will once again count on the support of her fans – not to mention her outstanding performances – to earn a shot at the…
Continuing with its sales streak, Van Daele at San Miguel Ranch in Chula Vista just sold another four homes in 10 days. All four were made to home buyers working with local real estate brokers — who are involved in over 50 percent of all sales at Van Daele at…
There was plenty of food and wine at the 4th Annual Bon Appétit event hosted by the Chula Vista Public Library Foundation. The event was well attended by the community in hopes of raising much needed money for Chula Vista libraries. Local restaurants and merchants were on hand to serve…
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