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Southwestern College Gets Two New Vice Presidents

Southwestern College Gets Two New Vice Presidents

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Southwestern College’s governing board unanimously approved two new hires at its board meeting May 23 to fill vacancies in Superintendent/President Melinda Nish’s cabinet. Kathy Tyner was named vice president for academic affairs and Steven L. Crow was named vice president for business and financial affairs. Tyner, a 22-year veteran of…

6th Annual Snores & Smores

6th Annual Snores & Smores

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More than 300 people will be pitching tents, roasting marshmallows, watching movies and playing games Friday, June 8, during an overnight campout at Montevalle Park. The sixth annual Snores & Smores, an event hosted by the City of Chula Vista’s Recreation Department, is focused on families and includes a campfire…

Leonardo da Vinci Health Sciences Charter School Changing Venues

Leonardo da Vinci Health Sciences Charter School Changing Venues

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Leonardo da Vinci Health Sciences Charter School is pulling up stakes at Mater Dei Catholic High School this summer and moving to Karl H. Kellogg Elementary to save money on rent and other expenses. Since it opened in 2009, the charter school has been housed at the private high school.…

Stroller Strides of Chula Vista Offers New Moms More Fun Through Fitness with Free Class and Summer Concert

Stroller Strides of Chula Vista Offers New Moms More Fun Through Fitness with Free Class and Summer Concert

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For the perfect cure for new moms looking for variety in their fitness regimen, Stroller Strides of Chula Vista is proud to offer Free Class and Summer Concert, which will be held on Tuesday, June 5th, 2012 at Mt. San Miguel Community Park at 9:00am. Unique to the Stroller Strides…

Jessica Sanchez Loves Her Hometown Burritos

Jessica Sanchez Loves Her Hometown Burritos

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Eariler this month American Idol Runner-up, Jessica Sanchez did a home town performance in Chula Vista for American Idol. Since she had not been home in 2 months, after the hometown performance she was escorted by a dozen police officers and the American Idol television crew back to her caravan.…

San Diego Real Estate Company Is Giving Away iPads

San Diego Real Estate Company Is Giving Away iPads

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The Gaylord-Hansen Mortgage Group, a branch of Gateway Funding, is giving away an iPad to attendees of their free homebuyer workshop. The giveaway is taking place on June 9th, 2012, at 10:00 AM at their upcoming Homebuyer workshop at the Bonita Library in Bonita, CA. “We are thrilled to be…

Toll Prices to Drop on SR 125/South Bay Expressway

Toll Prices to Drop on SR 125/South Bay Expressway

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  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…

Eastlake Little League Gearing Up For Playoffs

Eastlake Little League Gearing Up For Playoffs

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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…

Phillip Phillips draws higher praise in ‘American Idol’ finale

Phillip Phillips draws higher praise in ‘American Idol’ finale

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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…

Phone Scammers Using The Sheriff’s Department To Trick Seniors Into Wiring Money

Phone Scammers Using The Sheriff’s Department To Trick Seniors Into Wiring Money

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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…

Where The Wild Things Are Food & Wine Classic June 2nd

Where The Wild Things Are Food & Wine Classic June 2nd

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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,…

Olympian High School and Eastlake High School Named Among Best in Country

Olympian High School and Eastlake High School Named Among Best in Country

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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.…

Eastlake’s Luca Casimoro Wins 100 Fly

Eastlake’s Luca Casimoro Wins 100 Fly

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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…

ELL Fundraiser

ELL Fundraiser

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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!…

Jessica Sanchez, Phillip Phillips make “Idol” final

Jessica Sanchez, Phillip Phillips make “Idol” final

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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…

Proposition R Public Bid Opening

Proposition R Public Bid Opening

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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…

Idol Dream Continues for San Diego’s Jessica Sanchez and Her Many Fans

Idol Dream Continues for San Diego’s Jessica Sanchez and Her Many Fans

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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 Community Garage Sale Set For May 19, 2012

Eastlake Community Garage Sale Set For May 19, 2012

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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 –…

2nd Annual Miss Eastlake Scholarship Finalists

2nd Annual Miss Eastlake Scholarship Finalists

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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…

Jessica Sanchez Comes Home

Jessica Sanchez Comes Home

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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…

CVPD ranked as the highest-rated patrol station for policing services among participating agencies in the U.S.

CVPD ranked as the highest-rated patrol station for policing services among participating agencies in the U.S.

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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…

Chula Vista Ready To Welcome American Idol Finalist Jessica Sanchez

Chula Vista Ready To Welcome American Idol Finalist Jessica Sanchez

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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 Hosts Its Annual Springfest Event

The ARC of San Diego’s Starlight Center Hosts Its Annual Springfest Event

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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…

Chula Vista Bayfront Master Plan Financing Agreement Approved by Port of San Diego and City of Chula Vista

Chula Vista Bayfront Master Plan Financing Agreement Approved by Port of San Diego and City of Chula Vista

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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…

Chula Vista police station, officers and civilians honored

Chula Vista police station, officers and civilians honored

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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 Rally Outside Sweetwater Union’s Board Meeting

Hundreds Rally Outside Sweetwater Union’s Board Meeting

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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…

Chula Vista Mayor Cox Speaks to Eastlake Business Association

Chula Vista Mayor Cox Speaks to Eastlake Business Association

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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…

Youngevity on track to make Top 100 Direct Sales Companies

Youngevity on track to make Top 100 Direct Sales Companies

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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 Appoints Mitch Thompson To Board Of Directors

Otay Water District Appoints Mitch Thompson To Board Of Directors

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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…

Eastlake’s Jessica Sanchez Aims for American Idol Finale with Community’s Support

Eastlake’s Jessica Sanchez Aims for American Idol Finale with Community’s Support

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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,…

Chula Vista school district selects new trustee

Chula Vista school district selects new trustee

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  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…

Local “View & Vote” American Idol Events Continue For Jessica Sanchez, Eastlake’s Hometown favorite as she competes in program’s Top 5

Local “View & Vote” American Idol Events Continue For Jessica Sanchez, Eastlake’s Hometown favorite as she competes in program’s Top 5

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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…

2012 Cycle Eastlake Draws Hundreds to Benefit Local Schools

2012 Cycle Eastlake Draws Hundreds to Benefit Local Schools

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Last Saturday, for the 16th year in a row, cyclists met at the Otay Ranch Town Center to participate in one of Eastlake’s biggest events, Cycle Eastlake 2012. The charity event, aimed at supporting and raising money for local schools had over 100 more riders than last year and was…

Fowl Play is Rampant in Eastlake

Fowl Play is Rampant in Eastlake

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Have you heard the reports of strange barnyard sounds and sightings at Mater Dei Catholic High School? There is fowl play afoot for sure!   www.EastlakeTimes.com has investigated and discovered egg-shells , feathers and plenty of farm based puns!  South County CYT (Christian Youth Theater) presents Honk! This updated retelling of…

Floaties Swim School Opens New Location in Eastlake Chula Vista for Swimming

Floaties Swim School Opens New Location in Eastlake Chula Vista for Swimming

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Eastlake Chula Vista, CA Floaties Swim School, a year-round indoor swimming school, is opening for swimming lessons on Monday, April 23, at its new swimming facility located at 851 Showroom Place, Suite 102, Chula Vista, California, 91914. The swimming complex also combines a playroom and party room for private events.…