South Bay

Environment

County taps National City nonprofit to manage Tijuana River Community Garden

Tammy Murga

Olivewood Gardens and Learning Center will manage the property for up to one year.
Environment

After months of debate, National City Council rejects controversial biofuel depot

Kori Suzuki

The project faced fiery opposition from residents and environmental groups, who warned it would bring more pollution to the city’s industrialized west side.
Science & Technology

Looking for a pole saw? The National City library has you covered

Kori Suzuki

The library’s new tool lending program is the first of its kind in San Diego County and features everything from jackhammers to sewing machines.
Education

California will take a closer look at bringing a public university campus to Chula Vista

Kori Suzuki

A local university has been a decades-long dream for officials in San Diego County’s second-largest city.
Environment

Cross-border pollution blamed for closing community garden

Tammy Murga

Gardeners say they were told they have 60 days to vacate the property. Many whose livelihoods depend on the garden say they don’t know where to go.
Education

San Diego Unified’s Hispanic and Latino students are improving in math, reading

Katie Anastas

While the district saw modest increases in state test scores overall this year, leaders are celebrating notable gains made by Hispanic and Latino students.
Public Safety

Chula Vista, police reports and AI: What you need to know

Kori Suzuki

San Diego County's second-largest city is embracing AI tools for policing as California considers new regulations.
Arts & Culture

In photos: Chula Vista Art Fest highlights community, creativity and culture

Audy McAfee

The city’s annual art festival brought crowds, live painting, pottery, music and more outside Chula Vista City Hall on Sept. 27, 2025.
Arts & Culture

Chula Vista Art Fest returns for its third year, highlighting growing local art scene

Audy McAfee

The city’s third annual art festival returns Saturday, joined by the newly opened Casa Casillas cultural art center. Local artists and vendors will gather outside City Hall.
Environment

‘Break the cycle’: National City planners block proposal for controversial biofuel depot

Kori Suzuki

The proposed industrial facility could have streamlined delivery of cleaner fuels across the county but would also have brought more pollution to west National City.