‘Joker’ helps heal veteran
Dawn Jeans, born and raised in Chula Vista and a U.S. Army veteran, knows firsthand what it’s like to hit rock bottom. After surviving addiction, homelessness, and domestic abuse, she rebuilt her life through faith, determination, and long-term sobriety. Along the way, a small husky puppy named Joke
Association works to develop canine retirement plan
When a police K-9 retires in South County, the badge may come off — but the medical bills don’t. That reality is what led former canine handlers in Chula Vista and National City to form the South County Canine Association, a nonprofit dedicated to helping cover veterinary expenses for retired police
‘Somebody’ of note then and now
Among the many tributes to civil rights leader Rev. Jesse Jackson upon the occasion of his death this week the one that resonates most, at this time, is the recounting of his appearance on “Sesame Street” decades ago. There he stood before a gathering of young children, a multi-ethnic, multi-racial,
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