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What happened to the 300 bodies?
TIJUANA Two years after a man confessed to dissolving at least 300 bodies in acid at a country house in the outskirts of the city, the property has been abandoned by the authorities. Only the skeletal remains of ten bodies were found at the site, a federal agency said. But relatives of people missing […]

Soccer ‘gem’ ready to be discovered
The Chula Vista High girls soccer team doesn't always scream out championship team. The Spartans are not always considered a powerhouse. Sometimes they are not even mentioned among contenders in San Diego County or their own league. They don't always carry players from elite club teams. Most of the girls have never played on a […]

Ensenada bakeries take the cake
Ensenada.- In this port city, about an hour south of the border crossing, you can find the best desserts in the world. At least that's what the locals tell visitors, urging them to dive into the city's sweet offerings. Here you can find from classic French pastries to cakes baked from recipes handed down by […]

Surprise results in Metro Conference
Some interesting results came out of Thursdays high school soccer action in the South Bay. In what was anticipated to be a stellar match-up because of the history behind the schools rivalry turned out to be a lopsided win. Bonita Vista boys beat Mater Dei convincingly. The Barons were coming off a 1-0 loss to […]

Youths learn about border crimes
About 750 students from San Diego County and Baja California participated in a daylong forum on border crimes Friday at the University of San Diego. The students who participated in the 14th annual WorldLink Youth Town Meeting , including 200 from Tijuana and Rosarito Beach, were ready to work. "We prepared them for the discussions […]

Couple charged in fire at orphanage
Tijuana Nearly two years after a fire swept through an orphanage killing six children and one adult, the couple who directed it was arrested, accused by state authorities of causing the deaths. The two, Luis Eduardo García García, 39, and Xóchitl Zárate Medina, 33, were charged Thursday with the aggravated homicide of seven people, […]

Best thing is that nobody died’
Mario Enrique Contreras of Chula Vista would not change anything he did the day he helped take down a crazed gunman who opened fire at an elementary school in Carlsbad in October. "The best thing is that nobody died," Contreras said Thursday at a local heroes recognition luncheon in San Diego. "There's no trophy that […]

Angels Kiss
It does not get better than this: A heavenly dessert thats affordable and easy to prepare. I hope you enjoy this treat that will make every meal a special one. Ingredients 1 – 16 oz. can of fruit cocktail 1/2 liter of liquid whipping cream 1 – 16 oz. package of mini- marshmallows Preparation In […]

Police reports can be filed in español
Only 20 people so far have used the San Diego Police Department's new online service for Spanish-speakers to report low-level crimes. Sgt. Ernesto Servin, who oversees the program, believes the number is low because many Latinos aren't aware of the service or lack a computer or computer skills. Some may be undocumented and wrongly fear […]

Metro Conference League started out strong
The high school soccer season is winding down for some South Bay teams, but the Mesa League schedule began Tuesday night. Below are scores from both Metro Conference league matches. METRO CONFERENCE SCORES Tuesday Jan. 18 Mesa League Boys [/p] Hilltop 3, Otay Ranch 1 Chula Vista 1, Bonita Vista 0 Eastlake 1, Mater Dei […]

Arrest of ‘big shot’ will spark reprisals
The arrest in Southern Mexico this week of a leader in the Zetas cartelwill likely be followed by violent reprisals, "which almost always occur after a big shot is captured," an expert warned. "The Zetas are the most sadistic, brutal cartel in Mexico. They're the ones who enjoy decapitating people, tossing them in vats of […]

SDSU to guarantee admission to college
San Diego State University has become harder to get into even for local students due to budget cuts and enrollment caps. But the university is making an exception for students from the college-prep program Reality Changers. SDSU is guaranteeing admission to the four-year university for Reality Changers students who have been with the after-school program […]

Januarys death toll hits 30
Tijuana Seven people were killed in the latest wave of violence in the region, among them two women, a teen-age boy and a worker with Mexicos Department of Justice. The murders pushed the death toll in the city to at least 30 in the first 18 days of January. State authorities announced details of […]

CHP to target drivers using cell phones
San Diego County law enforcement officers will be on the lookout Tuesday through Thursday for people driving while talking on a phone without a hands-free device or reading, writing or sending a text message on a cell phone. A similar campaign in the county last year resulted in more than 1,000 citations for violating California's […]

Sockers beat their border rival Tijuana for second time
It is still considered a rivalry. They play each other enough times during the regular season to make it a competitive series. But there is one team leading the battle of the border. The San Diego Sockers beat the Tijuana Revolución for the second time this season with a 6-3 win Saturday at Estadio Furati […]

Cartels carve city into two parts
Tijuana The city has been divided into two parts by two drug cartels, which besides unleashing their relentless violence have laid bare enduring social problems of the border. This fragmentation could worsen as other criminal groups arrive to take advantage of the weakened state of the organization that historically controlled Tijuana, experts warn. One […]

Preview of boys’ soccer season
OTAY RANCH Mascot: Mustangs Coach: Brian Lewis Key returners: Carlo Romero, Jr., F; Alvaro Lopez, Sr., M; Bryant Sanchez, Jr., D. Outlook: This was supposed to be a rebuilding season for the Mustangs. It doesn't appear to be. Coach Lewis said it appears the team has found a rhythm with a handful of young players, […]

Forget tune-ups, league play is here
HILLTOP Mascot: Lancers Coach: Rene Ortiz Key returners: Jessica Carrillo, Jr., F; Nicole Wolfe, Jr., M; Marisa Espino, Jr., M; Maxia Espino, Sr., M. Outlook: All eyes are on the Lancers. And they should be. Hilltop is the two-time league defending champion and once again is considered a powerhouse among South Bay teams. The Lancers […]

Chula Vista, police union reach accord
A labor dispute between the City of Chula Vista and its police officers association might soon be over though it's still unclear whether any officers will be laid off. The two sides struck a tentative agreement this week, which also extended a delay in implementing layoffs, according to statement issued Friday by the Chula Vista […]

Two groping attacks in two days
A second girl was sexually attacked this week while walking in Chula Vista, bringing the number of groping incidents to 10 since September, police said Friday. The latest incident involves a 16-year-old girl who was walking home from school about 2:50 p.m. Thursday on the 600 block of Fourth Avenue near I Street. Police said […]