Full Article 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 Swarovski, known for fine jewelry and home décor made of Austrian crystal, in the…
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. Eastlake Times www.Eastlaketimes.com is an online guide to Eastlake, a master planned community of…
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…
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…
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. Thanksgiving can be a whirlwind of cooking…
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.…
Full Article 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. Gross domestic product climbed at a 2 percent annual rate from July through September, less than…
Full Article 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. Eastlake Times www.Eastlaketimes.com is an online guide…
Full Article 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. Banks deemed troubled by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. dropped by 21 to 844, the agency said in…
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.…
Composting your kitchen and garden waste is a great way to reduce the amount of waste you dispose of in your rubbish bin.…
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. …
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.…
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.…
President Obama signed into law a government spending bill Friday morning effectively reinstalling higher conforming loan limits for the Federal Housing Administration through the end of 2013.…
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:…
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, 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.…
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…
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. The Panthers kept their offense on…
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. Residents should make sure they lock…
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.…
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. http://www.otayranchtowncenter.com/Mallcoupons/santapricing_122411.pdf Click here for photo package pricing. Sunday, November 20 at…
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…
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). The winner will be crowned the best team in the conference and possibly San Diego…
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. Go to http://www.chulavistaca.gov/goto/passport/ to schedule an appointment or call (619) 409-1949. Eastlake Times www.Eastlaketimes.com is an…
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…
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. Hot Dog On A Stick: 2015 Birch Rd Suite 503 Chula Vista, CA 91915 (619) 397-4384…
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… Through her detailed and inspiring diary, the true story of Anne Frank becomes the embodiment of hope and humanity…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Full Article The Chicago-based credit bureau calculates the mortgage delinquency rate as the percentage of borrowers 60 or more days behind on their payments, excluding those that are already in foreclosure. The rate increased to 5.88 percent as of the end of the third quarter. TransUnion’s latest assessment follows a…
Full Article Home values fell in almost three- fourths of U.S. cities in the third quarter as a slowing economy deterred buyers. The median price of a single-family home decreased from a year earlier in 111 metropolitan areas out of the 150 measured, the National Association of Realtors said in…