Korean Junior National Youth Baseball Team Faces Chula Vista Bombers

For the first time ever, the Korean National Team will be traveling to America to compete against our very own Chula Vista Bombers & Baron Baseball teams.

The Chula Vista South Pony Baseball League will be hosting an International Youth Baseball Tournament vs. the Korean National Team.

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Otay Broncos Accepting Coaching Applications

Otay Ranch Broncos Youth Football and Cheer is currently accepting applications for those interested in heading up a football team and a cheer team.

If you wish to be considered for a position as a Head Coach for Football, please send an e-mail to Coachingdirectors@otayranchbroncos.com and president@otayranchbroncos.com.  Those interested in a position for Head Coach for Cheer should send their e-mail to Cheerdirectors@otayranchbroncos.com and president@otayranchbroncos.com.

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The Magic of CINDERELLA Comes Alive on Stage in Eastlake!

Cinderella is the magical story of an over-worked step-daughter who’s fairy god-mother fulfills her wish to attend the Prince’s ball. It’s the magic of Cinderella’s charm, however, that sends the Prince searching for the owner of the glass slipper. Rodgers and Hammerstein balance the romance with zany comedy and have produced great entertainment.

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Could Your Child be Anemic?

It’s cold and flu season, so no big surprise that I am seeing lots of coughs, colds, sore throats and fevers. What is surprising though is all of the infants and children with anemia. Most cases of anemia in children are a result of iron deficiency and that’s exactly what I am seeing. In fact, iron deficiency is one of the most common yet undetected problems in children. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends screening for anemia at the 9-month, 2-year, and 5-year exams. Because of how common anemia seems to be, I not only follow these guidelines, but I check at 9 months, and every well-child exam from 2 years and up.

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Eastlake Networking Group Helps Small Business: Hosting Free Presentation on Mobile Marketing

As the ailing U.S. economy crawls to recovery, some local business owners in Eastlake have seized the opportunity to grow their businesses through innovative technology and good-old-fashioned networking.

The Eastlake Networking Group is a brand new group started by business professionals in Eastlake.  It was formed to help small and large businesses make connections and generate referrals. The group meets every week on Monday’s at Tacos & Tarros in the Otay Ranch Town Center. Meetings start at 11:30am and last till about 12:30pm. All business owners are encouraged to come out and there is no membership fee for joining.

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Local web designer wants to make your business look good on the internet

If you’re a small business owner, then you know in today’s digital age you need to have a presence on the internet. There is no getting around it; you need to have a website that lets people know who you are, where to find, you and most importantly what you can offer them.

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Terra Nova Plaza Transforms into a Winter Wonderland on December 17

NewMark Merrill Companies, a retail development and full-service property management firm, will host a free holiday celebration featuring a real snow play area from noon to 3 p.m. at Chula Vista’s Terra Nova Plaza on Saturday, December 17.

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Homeless for the Holidays, but Help Comes from Five Local UPS Stores & Area Nonprofit

Store owners offer deeply discounted shipping and materials in exchange for cold weather donations

San Diego, CA — November 30, 2011 — Two local The UPS Store owners are serving an extra dose of holiday merriment at their five locations while helping to ensure the area’s most destitute individuals and families are kept warm during the region’s coldest season. Now through December 25, 2011, customers who bring in a new or gently used cold weather apparel item, including beanies, socks, gloves and scarves, can benefit from having their shipments expertly packed and save 25 percent off packaging and discounts on Air shipping. The wares will be distributed via winter survival backpacks to displaced San Diegans by Girls Think Tank (GTT), a nonprofit that empowers the community to advance basic dignity through advocacy and activism.

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3 New Stores at Otay Ranch Shopping Mall

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According to news sources, three new stores are now open in the Otay Ranch Shopping Mall.

The new stores are:

Kidville, an interactive children’s play and learning center, in the former J. Jill space

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Eastlake Alumnus Tony Jefferson hoping Oklahoma U make waves in Cali.

The members of the “Cali Trio,” as the threesome has been called, were pumped about the opportunity for the Sooners to claim their stake on the recruiting trail in California.

Chula Vista Construction Worker Gets Rich After Doing Good Deed

On June 30, 2011, a construction worker at Sharp Hospital in Chula Vista found $700 in cash. He brought the money to a hospital staff member, who notified police. Information about the found money was then published in a local newspaper, but it went unclaimed.

Police: Chula Vista Burglaries Are Connected

Investigators have counted at least 15 connected break-ins in the last month near Southwestern College. The suspects are going after high-priced electronics and jewelry.

US Youth Soccer Olympic Development Program at CV OTC

Top national talent will converge on the Olympic Training Center in Chula Vista, Calif., for the US Youth Soccer Olympic
Development Program at the Chula Vista OTC.

Eastlake Little League is Calling All Volunteers

The Field Work Party is an opportunity for the ELL community to come together to help maintain and improve our fields and ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for our families.

Floaties Swim School Announces Ground Breaking of New Swimming School in Chula Vista

Floaties Swim School, a year-round, indoor swimming school founded in 2005 in Poway, is pleased to announce its expansion to a
new site in Chula Vista, scheduled for opening in March 2012.

Robot Rockstars Win & Advance to FIRST LEGO championship

Children ages 9 to 14 (grades 4 – 8), competed in FIRST LEGO League (FLL) November 13 at Eastlake High School.
26 teams from local schools and neighborhoods participated in the qualifying competition in hopes of being advanced to the FIRST LEGO League Southern California Championship at Legoland on December 3.

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Eastlake Panthers Jr. Pee Wee Beat Otay Ranch for 2011 “Q” Bowl Championship

On Saturday at Southwestern College, the Eastlake Panthers Jr. Pee Wee Blue defeated the Otay Ranch Broncos Blue 22 – 6 for the 2011 “Q” Bowl Championship.

The ground attack was led by the formidable RB tandem of Roman Coe and Clarence Freeman IV.

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Santa in Eastlake, California 2011

Santa has made his way from the North Pole and is ready to greet children of all ages.  Holiday photo packages are also available.

After your visit with Santa, receive a login to manage your photos at
www.myalbumpics.com.

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5th Annual Santa Parade & Tree Lighting at Otay Ranch Towne Center

Join Otay Ranch Town Center, Xavier the X-Man, Sherry Knight, local community groups, marching bands and the big guy in red for the annual Santa Parade and Tree Lighting.

Tree Lighting begins at 6pm with local dignitaries and Make-A-Wish San Diego. Bring your family to see the 30 foot tree with 10,000 twinkle lights light up the night for the Holiday Season. Afterward, enjoy the many community groups and holiday acts as they lead the Santa Parade down Main Street.

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Undefeated Eastlake Faces Otay Ranch in 2011 Super “Q” Bowl

This year Eastlake’s unbeaten Panther’s Junior Pee Wee Blue team (ages 10 and 11) will face Otay Ranch Blue (10-1) at this year’s Super “Q” Bowl, sponsored by San Diego’s Youth Football & Cheer (SDYFC).

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First PacTrust Bancorp to Move Corporate Headquarters to Irvine, CA

PacTrust Bank formerly based in Chula Vista to open new branch in City of Tustin –

CHULA VISTA, Calif., Nov 14, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) — First PacTrust Bancorp, Inc. BANC -4.51% , the holding company for PacTrust Bank, today announced the relocation of its corporate headquarters to 18500 Von Karman Avenue, Irvine, California. The company anticipates the relocation to be completed in the first quarter of 2012.

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Hot Dog On A Stick Celebrates 65 years.

Hot Dog on a Stick is celebrating its 65th birthday this year. Stop in and celebrate on the 15th of each month and get an order of funnel cake sticks for only 65 cents.

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OnStage Playhouse Presents: “The Diary of Anne Frank”

by Frances Goodrich and Albert Hackett, newly adapted by Wendy Kesselman

When the war began, she was only a little girl.  When it ended, she was the voice of a generation…

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Eastlake Church and The Christmas Conspiracy

What is The Christmas Conspiracy?
Quite simply, it is Eastlake Church’s annual offering to provide support to various initiatives in the community and the world.

Last year’s offering allowed the church to do incredible things to serve people in need and this year’s offering will hopefully do even more to extend love, support, and assistance to initiatives that seek to care for the broken and give hope to the lost.

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Friends of the Chula Vista Public Library Fundraiser

The Chula Vista Public Library has an annual book budget of just $75,000 – down from more than $525,000 a few years ago. That means fewer bestsellers on the Hot Picks shelf, fewer picture books in the children’s room, fewer magazines in the reading room, and fewer choices in the exciting world of digital books.

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Sullivan Solar Power: Largest Collective Residential Solar Deployment in South County’s History

Chula Vista and Bonita Residents Receive Over $70k in Community Incentives

Residents of Chula Vista and Bonita have rallied together to bring to life the vision of a strong solar community. Together they have brought the largest collective deployment of residential solar energy in the City of Chula Vista and Bonita to date with Chula Vista’s Solar Program.

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City of Chuls Vista Honored For Walk Efforts

The City of Chula Vista has been selected for WalkSanDiego’s Kaiser Permanente Golden Footprint Award. The award celebrates individuals, agencies, organizations and projects that enhance the quality of life in the San Diego region by making neighborhoods and communities more walk-able.
Chula Vista was selected for its Third Avenue Streetscape Plan. According to the judges, This plan does not only create a walk-able business area but, more importantly creates walk-able connections between Third Avenue and surrounding neighborhoods that creates a true walk-able community.  The Urban Core Specific Plan, adopted by the Chula Vista City Council in 2007, included the redesign of Third Avenue, Chula Vista’s historic “main street. To consider project goals and possible solutions,
project manager Garry Williams developed a strong partnership between the City and the Third Avenue Village Association (TAVA), downtown business owners, and adjacent property owners.
Plan details include widening Third Avenue’s sidewalks, constructing a landscaped median from H Street to Madrona Street, adding a public plaza, and installing more landscaping. The result will be a complete reworking of the street’s vehicular, transit, and pedestrian systems. Improvements include wider sidewalks, shorter crosswalks, corner curb extensions, reduction of vehicular travel lanes, and
accommodations for bicyclists. In short, the project will make one of the oldest streets in the South Bay more pedestrian friendly and transform the heart of the city from a primarily vehicular corridor system to a safer, more enjoyable destination that meets all users needs. Construction is expected to begin in February 2012.

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Eastlake Football Chula Vista Reach C.I.F. playoffs for 2011 season

Eastlake Football Chula Vista has reached the C.I.F. playoffs for the 12th year in a row.

Since the football team was fielded, the Eastlake Titans have reached the C.I.F. playoffs in the following years 1994, 1995, 1999, and every subsequent year since 2000.  The Titans won the C.I.F in 2009 and were also Mesa League Champions in: 2000,2002, 2004, 2006, 2007.  Since 2004, head coach John McFadden, has amassed a total record of:  67-17-3.

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U.S. Olympian Yvette Lewis Earns Athlete Of the Month.

Yvette Lewis won the athlete of the month distinction after cleaning up a gold and silver medal at the recent Pan American
Games. First up, she competed in the 100m hurdles. After finishing first in her semi-final heat, she clearly stated “my goal is
to win and get the gold.” And she did that, in just 12.82 seconds.

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Children’s Physicians Medical Group Launches “Kids’ Health 1st”, a Pediatric Health Blog

There are many sources for kids’ health information on the internet, but how do you know if you can trust them?  With the launch of CPMG’s new pediatric health blog, “Kids’ Health 1st”, you can be assured that it is a trusted source of pediatric health information and news.

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Visit Howard Gardner Community School at the Otay Ranch Band Review and Community Festival

Howard Gardner Community School, a new K-7 public charter, will be at the 2nd Annual Otay Ranch Band Review and Community Festival on Saturday, November 12, 2011 from 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM.

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Chula Vista Among Top US Digital Cities

The City of Chula Vista has been selected by e.Republic’s Center for Digital Government and Digital Communities Program as one of the top-ranked digital city governments. According to the 10th anniversary Digital Cities survey, Chula Vista ranked 8th in cities with a population of 125,000-249,000. The survey was open to all U.S. cities with a population of 30,000 or more
seeking information on how cities bring information and communication technology to their city.

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Second Annual Parade Band Review and Festival at Chula Vista’s Otay Ranch Town Center on Saturday, Nov. 12

In its second year, the Parade Band Review and Festival returns to Otay Ranch Town Center in Chula Vista for a day of live music and family fun on Saturday, Nov. 12, 2011 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Produced by the Parade Band Foundation, Inc., a nonprofit organization, the event is free and open to the public and offers something for everyone. More information is available on the official Parade Band Review and Festival website.

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Eastlake Little League Registration Opens

It’s that time of year again! We’re happy to announce that spring registration is now available online for Eastlake Little League.  Register now and take advantage of our early registration prices before fees go up December 18th!

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Just Sold 2622 Fern Valley, Chula Vista, CA 91915

Gorgeous family home in the Trails. Private courtyard leads to double door entry, formal front room. Formal dining w/ french doors. Gourmet kitchen with stainless appliances. Mocha maple cabinets, Family room w/ fireplace. 1 bed & Bath downstairs Tons of storage. Large master suite with soak tub and his/hers walk-in closets.

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