• SDSU Aztecs sputter in 26-13 setback to James Madison,Phillip Brents

    SDSU Aztecs sputter in 26-13 setback to James Madison

    San Diego State University’s football program aspires to one day compete in the College Football Playoff (formerly BCS). The Aztecs are hoping it’s sooner than later. They took a lesson on Saturday from Virginia’s James Madison University, which actually competed in it last season. JMU received the

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  • South County native Joe Heinz remembered as CIF commissioner, mentor of young athletes,Phillip Brents

    South County native Joe Heinz remembered as CIF commissioner, mentor of young athletes

    The South County sports community lost an icon and cherished friend with the untimely passing of Chula Vista High School alumnus Joe Heinz, who died Tuesday following complications related to a stroke. He was 56. Heinz served many roles during his career: student, athlete, teacher, coach, husband, f

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  • Literacy volunteers help newcomers find their place,Debbie Sklar

    Literacy volunteers help newcomers find their place

    For someone learning a new language, a library can be more than a place to borrow books. At the South Chula Vista Library, it can be a place to practice saying the words that make everyday life a little easier — asking a question, filling out a form, talking with a child’s teacher or simply having a

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