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South Bay roller hockey program at risk of ending after decades
Students, parents and grandparents urged the Sweetwater Union High School District to reconsider ending its long-running South Bay roller hockey program. The district plans to discontinue Metro Conference-supported…
Conquistan Tigresas de Imperial campeonato de banderitas de la División IV de la CIF-SDS
Las Tigresas de la Preparatoria de Imperial conquistaron el campeonato de fútbol banderas de la División IV de la CIF-SDS al vencer 31-0 a las Piratas de Oceanside el sábado 7 de noviembre, en la Preparatoria Olympian…
Scots win back-to-back CIF DII champions, cruise past Escondido
The Vincent Memorial Scots secured back-to-back CIF San Diego Section Division II championships by defeating Escondido Charter 38-12 in Chula Vista on Saturday. The decisive victory highlighted the team's dominance in…
Las Scots se coronan bicampeonas de la División II de la CIF al aplastar a Escondido
Las Scots conquistaron por segundo año consecutivo el campeonato de la División II de la CIF al vencer ampliamente a Escondido. El triunfo reafirma el dominio del equipo en la competición y culmina otra temporada con un…
Catching fire: Imperial High flag football dominates Oceanside 31-0 to claim program's first CIF title
Imperial High’s girls flag football team defeated Oceanside 31-0 to win the CIF championship, securing the program’s first title. The dominant result capped the team’s season and its run through the playoffs. The…
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Tigers shut out Pirates to claim first CIF flag football title
Imperial High’s girls’ flag football team won its first CIF-San Diego Section Division IV championship, defeating Oceanside High 31-0 at Olympian High School on November 7. The Tigers finished a five-game playoff run…
Torrey Pines shuts out Helix for flag football CIF championship
Torrey Pines beat Helix 13-0 at Olympian High School in Chula Vista to win the flag football Open Division championship and claim its second straight San Diego section title. Alexa Avila scored both touchdowns…
Inaugural Kumeyaay People’s Day brings Native American culture to Chula Vista park
The city of Chula Vista held its inaugural Kumeyaay People’s Day on Sunday at the newly renamed Kumeyaay Park. The event featured traditional bird songs and dances, aiming to increase the visibility of local Native…
Chula Vista teacher loses thousands in bank scam
A teacher in Chula Vista has fallen victim to a significant bank scam, resulting in the loss of thousands of dollars. Local authorities are investigating the incident, which serves as a warning to residents about the…
Blue Wave in South County? More Like a Ripple
Despite a broader leftward shift in San Diego County, South County voters have bucked the trend, delivering notable wins for conservative candidates. Chula Vista Mayor John McCann retained his seat, and Republican…
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Military members spend time with veterans in Chula Vista ahead of Fleet Week
Active-duty military personnel visited the Veterans Home of Chula Vista to spend time with residents ahead of the upcoming Fleet Week. The event provided an opportunity for service members to bond with veterans, share…
Man sentenced to 25 years for killing wife says she vanished
Larry Millete, sentenced to 25 years to life for the 2021 murder of his wife, Maya Millete, continues to maintain his innocence from prison. In a recent interview, the former Navy optician claimed his wife may still be…
Woman, 42, killed in head-on collision on Otay Lakes Road in Chula Vista
A 42-year-old woman was killed in a head-on collision on Otay Lakes Road in Chula Vista on Wednesday. Police reported that the woman's vehicle crossed into oncoming traffic and struck another car. She was pronounced…
Larry Millete insiste en su inocencia tras ser condenado por asesinato
Larry Millete, condenado por el asesinato de su esposa Maya en 2021, ha reafirmado su inocencia en su primera entrevista tras recibir una sentencia de 25 años a cadena perpetua. El residente de Chula Vista negó haber…
Larry Millete explains why he thinks he won't be paroled for wife's murder
Larry Millete, a Chula Vista resident convicted of murdering his wife Maya in 2021, has spoken out regarding his belief that he will not be granted parole. Despite his conviction, Millete continues to maintain his…
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Larry Millete speaks with NBC 7 Investigates after murder sentence
Convicted murderer Larry Millete has proclaimed his innocence in his first on-camera interview since being sentenced to 25 years to life in prison for the 2021 first-degree murder of his wife, Maya. During the…
Larry Millete proclaims innocence during first interview since murder sentencing
Larry Millete, the Chula Vista father convicted in the 2021 disappearance of his wife Maya, has proclaimed his innocence in his first interview since his sentencing. Speaking with NBC 7, Millete maintained he had no…
Driver dies in head-on crash in Chula Vista
A 42-year-old woman died early Wednesday morning following a head-on collision in the Eastlake area of Chula Vista. According to police, the woman was driving a Toyota Corolla on Otay Lakes Road when she crossed into…
Falcons flag football to play Helix for CIF championship on Saturday
The Torrey Pines flag football team has advanced to the CIF championship game after defeating Carlsbad 28-17 in the San Diego Section Open Division semifinals. The Falcons, who secured a 15-8 record this season, will…
Driver killed in two-vehicle crash in Chula Vista
A driver was killed in a two-vehicle collision in Chula Vista. Local authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash, which resulted in the fatality. No further details regarding the identity of…
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Woman killed in Chula Vista head-on collision
A 42-year-old woman died in a head-on collision in Chula Vista on Wednesday morning. According to the Chula Vista Police Department, the victim was driving eastbound on Otay Lakes Road when her vehicle crossed into…
Deadly crash under investigation along Otay Lakes Road in Chula Vista
The California Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal two-vehicle crash that occurred Wednesday morning on Otay Lakes Road in Chula Vista. Two women were transported to a hospital for treatment following the collision…
Incumbent McCann leading in Chula Vista mayoral race
Incumbent mayor of Chula Vista holds a lead against challenger Francisco Tamayo in the city's mayoral race, according to early election night results.
South Bay voters cast ballots hoping to make a difference
Voters in Chula Vista, California, turned out in high numbers at local vote centers to participate in the current election. Residents ranging from first-time voters to lifelong participants expressed the importance of…
Larry Millete’s dad’s 'pacemaker' jolts him while defending son in court
During the sentencing hearing for Larry Millete, who was convicted of the first-degree murder of his wife Maya, his father Benito Millete experienced a series of shocks from his implanted pacemaker. The incident…
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Hombre de Chula Vista condenado por matar a su esposa desaparecida dice ante la corte que 'no es un monstruo'
Larry Millete, residente de Chula Vista, fue sentenciado a entre 27 años y cadena perpetua por el asesinato de su esposa, May “Maya” Millete, desaparecida desde enero de 2021. Durante la audiencia, el condenado negó ser…
Daughters of missing California mom plead for answers as father is sentenced for her killing
Larry Millete was sentenced to 25 years to life in prison on Monday for the murder of his wife, May “Maya” Millete, who disappeared in 2021. During the emotional sentencing hearing in Chula Vista Superior Court, the…
Larry Millete sentenced for murder of wife Maya
San Diego County Judge Enrique Camarena has sentenced Larry Millete to 25 years to life in prison for the murder of his wife, Maya Millete. Additionally, Millete received a two-year sentence for an unrelated gun charge…
What's next in the search for Maya Millete?
Following the sentencing of Larry Millete to 25 years to life for the murder of his wife, Maya Millete, the investigation into her disappearance remains incomplete. Despite the legal conclusion of the murder case…