Eastlake Little League’s Challenger Division

The Little League Challenger Division was established in 1989 as a separate division of Little League to enable boys and girls with physical and mental challenges, (ages 4-18, or up to age 22 if still enrolled in high school), to enjoy the game of baseball along with the millions of other children who participate in this sport worldwide. Today, more than 30,000 children participate in more than 900 Challenger Divisions worldwide.

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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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Councilman Rudy Ramirez To Hold Public Office Hours On Recent Rental Scam Involving Foreclosed Properties

Councilman Rudy Ramirez will host his Public Office Hours at 6:00 PM on Monday, February 6, 2012 at Thurgood Marshall Elementary School at 2295 MacKenzie  Creek Road, Chula Vista, CA 91914.

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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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2012 Bonita Valley Girls Softball Association Signups

The Bonita Valley Girls Softball Association is currently conducting its sign-ups for the 2012 spring season. The season will begin on February 11th, 2012. We are very excited to offer over 650 young women the opportunity to play softball at a competitive level, while maintaining the utmost in respect for the game, and each other. Register before December 14th to take advantage of the lower registration rate. Girls from ages 4 to 14 are invited. Girls trying out for high school ball can register and receive a full refund if they make their high school team. Registration will close on January 14, 2012.

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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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Ho, Ho, Ho. Let It Snow In Eastlake

Be at the Village Walk near the Koi Pond every night at 6pm and 7pm from Dec. 1st thru December 24th and you’ll see the snow gently fall.

Between snowfalls, enjoy christmas carolers around the village.

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Happy Thanksgiving, Eastlake 2011

By Dail Gregory,
Eastlaketimes Guest Columnist

As a child, I was satisfied to use my imagination to envision just how the Pilgrims set their feet on the Old Plymouth Rock.

It began to take on an aura of the mystical and heroic to me, but I was far from the first person to be caught into these feelings.

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Black Friday Comes Early This Year

Target, Best Buy and Kohl’s are among retailers opening their doors at midnight Thursday to give shoppers a jump on the Black Friday experience.

Black Friday deals — so-called doorbusters — this year include a 40-inch HDTV for $265 at Target, a 15.6-inch $299.99 Samsung laptop,  down from $999.99 at Best Buy. (The laptop runs an Intel Pentium processor, has 4GB of memory, and a 320GB hard drive); Selected Bulova watches for men and women for $99 at Kohl’s.

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Thanksgiving is peak day for home cooking fires. CV Fire Department urges caution when preparing holiday meals.

The number of home cooking fires on Thanksgiving Day was three times the national average of fires per day in 2009.

As a result, the Chula Vista Fire Department is urging the public to keep fire safety in mind when preparing holiday meals.

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Adrian Gonzalez Revealed as ‘MLB 12: The Show’ Cover Athlete

Sony Computer Entertainment have announced the cover athlete for ‘MLB 12: The Show’ to be none other than 2011 All-Star and Gold Glove recipient Adrian Gonzalez.

U.S. Is Set for Fourth-Quarter Growth Pickup on Lower Inventories: Economy

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The economy in the U.S. expanded less than previously estimated in the third quarter, reflecting a drop in inventories that points to a pickup in growth as 2011 comes to a close.

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FHFA mortgage interest rates fall slightly

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The average interest rate on mortgages sold to the government-sponsored enterprises fell 20 basis points to 4.36% in October, the Federal Housing Finance Agency said.

The agency bases its average rates on conventional, 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage purchases of $417,000 or less.

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FDIC’s list of problem banks shrinks

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NEW YORK (CNNMoney) — The number of banks at risk of failing fell in the third quarter, marking the second straight quarterly decline, according to a government report issued Tuesday.

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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.

Chula Vista Thanksgiving Day Closures

All City of Chula Vistas offices, libraries and recreation facilities, will be closed for the Thanksgiving Day holiday, November 24 and 25.
However, for the first time, some of the Citys recreation centers and gyms will be open the week of Thanksgiving observing the following schedule:

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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Burlgary Alert near SWC during daytime

Chula Vista Police Department is alerting residents in the Southwestern College area to recent daytime home burglaries.

Suspects have been seen driving a white van, and a Silver Nissan Armada.

The suspects have been carrying backpacks and have been targeting electronics and jewelry items.

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Price To Drive On SR-125 Could Drop With Sale

The highway opened in 2007 but failed to catch on with commuters, many of whom complained of excessive toll charges. Prices now range up to $4 per trip.

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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Making holiday travel plans? Get your passport at the Chula Vista Library.

Chula Vista Passport Services

Residents can get or renew their passports at the Civic Center Library, 365 F Street.

One-stop passport application services are offered Tuesdays through Fridays from 10:15 a.m. to 2:15 p.m.

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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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