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VENICE - MAR VISTA, CA — Venice and Mar Vista authorities cautioned residents ahead of what could possibly be the coldest storm to hit the area in several years, the National Weather Service said.

A flurry of warnings were issued for Los Angeles County in anticipation of the storm beginning Tuesday night through to Saturday afternoon including winter storm, high winds and dangerous surf warnings.

“The coldest storm of the season, and possibly of the last several years is expected to impact southwest #CAwx Wed-Fri or Sat with showers across coasts and valleys with mainly snow across the mountains and deserts,” NWS said on Twitter.

Temperatures will be significantly colder, going 10 to 20 degrees below normal. Winds in Mountains and foothills could blow at drastic speeds up to 70 miles per hour, and coastal winds have a chance of reaching 50 miles per hour.

Officials cautioned against driving, saying travel will be difficult and winds could cause severe damage to trees and other objects. Kristen Stewart with NWS LA said travelers looking to visit snowy areas should be prepared for drastic conditions and should be very cautious.

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“Travel should be avoided,” Stewart said. “Even going up to the resorts like Big Bear could be potentially dangerous.”

Mountains in the county can expect up to five inches of snowfall with areas at higher elevations expected to see multiple feet of snow. This storm system will bring snow down to lower elevations than normal, impacting areas about 1,500 feet and above Stewart said.

Rain is also forecasted to hit Venice and Mar Vista for several days starting Wednesday and ending Sunday, according to Accuweather. Los Angeles County residents can expect up to four inches of rain to hit the area through Saturday, Stewart said.

Coastal areas including Venice beaches can expect waves to reach up to 14 feet tall according to Stewart.

“There is going to be a lot of significant impacts so stay aware and cautious,” Stewart said. “There is pretty much a bunch of everything going on all at once.”

Chula Vista, located in San Diego County, is a charming city that offers natural beauty, cultural richness, and proximity to San Diego’s top attractions. With its beautiful parks, outdoor activities, diverse population, and friendly environment, Chula Vista has become an increasingly popular destination for people looking to live in Southern California. However, like any city, living in Chula Vista comes with its unique set of pros and cons that should be considered before making a decision to call it home. Whether you’re considering moving into a house, renting an apartment, or just exploring Chula Vista’s housing market, it’s important to take a closer look at what life is really like in this beautiful city.

Pros to living in Chula Vista

Chula Vista is blessed with natural beauty, and residents can enjoy a variety of outdoor activities, including hiking, biking, and swimming. One of the most popular destinations in the city is the Chula Vista Nature Center, which features a beautiful waterfront location, exhibits, and educational programs. Additionally, the city boasts of several parks and open spaces, such as the Otay Valley Regional Park, Sweetwater Regional Park, and the Chula Vista Bayside Park.

Chula Vista is a city known for its diversity and vibrant culture that residents can enjoy and appreciate. The city celebrates cultural heritage through various cultural festivals and events such as the Chula Vista Mariachi Festival, a festival that draws visitors from all over the region to enjoy music, dance, and food in a lively and festive atmosphere, and the Fiestas Patrias festival which is a free event celebrated in Chula Vista every year. In addition, Chula Vista boasts a lively arts scene, with numerous galleries, museums, and performance spaces for people to explore

Chula Vista benefits from a temperate climate that is favorable for year-round outdoor activities, making it a highly desirable location to reside in. With an average of 266 sunny days per year, the weather is pleasant and mild, ideal for those who enjoy spending time outdoors. The city experiences a low average temperature of around 50 degrees Fahrenheit, ensuring that residents can enjoy comfortable temperatures throughout the year. During summers, Chula Vista’s weather is warm and dry, providing ample opportunities to partake in outdoor recreational activities such as hiking, biking, or swimming. Winters, on the other hand, are mild with occasional rainfall, providing a much-needed break from the dry weather and offering a lush and green environment for outdoor enthusiasts.

Chula Vista’s strategic location near San Diego makes it an ideal place to live for those who want to enjoy the attractions the city offers, including the world-famous San Diego Zoo. The city is only a short drive away from downtown San Diego and other popular destinations, such as Seaport Village. For outdoor enthusiasts, Chula Vista has several parks and golf courses to explore, including Sweetwater Regional Park and Eastlake Country Club. Overall, Chula Vista’s location offers many things to do and provides easy access to a range of activities, making it a desirable place to live.

Chula Vista is home to a growing craft beer scene, with several local breweries that offer unique and flavorful brews. Some of the most popular breweries in the city include the Chula Vista Brewery, Thr3e Punk Ales Brewing Co, and Novo Brazil Brewing Co. These breweries often host events and tastings, making them great places to hang out with friends and try new beers. Additionally, the breweries are a great way to support local businesses and connect with the community.

Cons of living in Chula Vista

Chula Vista’s proximity to San Diego can also be a disadvantage, as the city experiences heavy traffic congestion during peak hours. Residents who work in San Diego often face long commute times, which can be stressful and time-consuming. Additionally, traffic congestion can also make it difficult to navigate the city during rush hour.

While Chula Vista’s location provides access to a range of activities, it’s important to note that the city has a relatively high cost of living compared to other cities in California, but considered more affordable for the San Diego area. As of January 2023, the median home price was $675,000, according to current housing market trends. However, there are other options for affordable suburbs around San Diego if you’re looking to move to the area and just not sure yet where to settle. In addition, the city has a robust economy, with opportunities in healthcare, education, and technology, among other sectors, which may help offset some of the higher living costs. Despite the high cost of living, many residents feel that Chula Vista’s many amenities and pleasant climate make it a worthwhile place to call home.

Chula Vista is a coastal city, and as such, it is home to a large number of seagulls. While these birds can be fun to watch and are an iconic part of the beach experience, they can also be a bit of nuisance for residents. Seagulls are known for their loud squawking, and they can often be heard in residential areas near the beach. Additionally, seagulls are known scavengers, and will often scavenge through trash cans and dumpsters in search of food. This can create a mess and an unpleasant odor in public spaces. Lastly, seagulls are known to leave droppings on cars, sidewalks, and outdoor seating areas, which can be unsightly and difficult to clean.

Chula Vista has struggled with poor air quality in the past, primarily due to the city’s location near several busy highways and the Port of San Diego. While air quality has improved in recent years due to state and local efforts to reduce pollution, the city still experiences occasional air pollution issues, especially during periods of high traffic or wildfires in the surrounding areas. This can be a concern for residents with respiratory conditions.

To address this issue, the city has implemented a number of measures to improve air quality, including promoting public transportation and alternative transportation options, encouraging the use of electric and hybrid vehicles, and working to reduce emissions from industrial sources. Residents can also take steps to protect their health by monitoring air quality reports, avoiding outdoor activities during times of high pollution, and using air purifiers and other devices to improve indoor air quality.

Chula Vista is located near several major tourist attractions, such as the San Diego Zoo and SeaWorld, which means that the city can attract a large number of tourists during peak seasons. While tourism can be beneficial for the local economy, it can also be a hassle for residents who may have to deal with crowded streets, busy restaurants, and long lines at local attractions. Additionally, some tourists may not be familiar with the area, which can lead to confusion and congestion on the roads. Overall, while tourism can be a positive aspect of living in Chula Vista, it can also be a drawback for residents who prefer a quieter, more laid-back lifestyle.

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Hebrew programming could be coming to Beverly Vista Middle School depending on student demand and staffing.

BEVERLY HILLS, CA — Beverly Vista Middle School could soon offer Hebrew programming after a recent board of education discussion mulled the addition on Feb. 14.

No decision was made at the Feb. 14 meeting, but district staff were instructed to collect more information on student demand and finding appropriate staff before the board continues to consider adding Hebrew to the middle school's offerings.

BHUSD is one of the few public educational institutions in the United States to offer a "robust Hebrew program," according to Dustin Seemann, Assistant Superintendent of Education Services. Some 103 students are enrolled in four levels of Hebrew courses at the high school, but the teacher is at full capacity, Seemann said. If Hebrew were added to the middle school, students would be able to take a fifth, AP-like course called "Hebrew and Literature."

In the past, the district has tried and struggled to find qualified teachers to helm a middle school Hebrew course, Seemann said. Board Member Mary Wells emphasized that student demand and finding a qualified teacher will be significant considerations moving forward with Hebrew programming.

Wells said at the very least, she would like to see after school Hebrew programming.

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"I have a funny feeling that we may have some parent out there that can teach and maybe could be credentialed and could do it like on a part time basis," Board member Rachelle Marcus said. "I'm convinced we can find somebody out there."

Student board member Alix Bodden also said she supported the additional class, especially given her interest and success in other language classes in the district.

Linda Flloko, a Beverly Hills High School alumni, and other BHUSD alumni emphasized how much they would have enjoyed a Hebrew class at district schools.

"The middle school age is an incredibly crucial time for language development," Flloko said. "Many of the students who would have otherwise loved to learn this language in middle school... would have to resort [to] spending hours during the week dedicating time outside of school in order to fulfill this particular need."

Flloko and another public speaker said adding a Hebrew class could attract and retain more Beverly Hills residents to stay in public schools.

"I would like to share my deep appreciation for truly helping our community to feel heard and feel seen and also for giving us an opportunity tonight to be able to achieve representation in our educational system," Flloko said. "I truly believe that it will not only help retain our students and our children, but it will also help many of our members back into the community schools."

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SAN DIEGO – In January, the Brown Field Border Patrol Station, in San Diego Sector, encountered a significant number of events with undocumented migrants being smuggled in vehicles. In one day alone, on Jan. 20, Brown Field Border Patrol agents interdicted a total of 12 vehicles involved in smuggling.

The focus of the anti-smuggling operations was a 25-mile stretch of State Route (Highway) 94, the State Route 188 in Tecate, California, and Otay Lakes Road, in Jamul and Chula Vista, California. Throughout January, agents patrolling these areas interdicted and seized more than 130 vehicles involved in human smuggling and arrested over 150 suspected smugglers. While this is a significant number of arrests, only a small fraction of these events results in the driver not being compliant when agents attempt to pull them over. Of the more than 130 events, only seven failed to yield to agents.

“When you rely on smugglers to cross our borders, you are putting yourself in danger,” said San Diego Sector Chief Patrol Agent Aaron M. Heitke. “We encourage everyone who wants to enter our country to use our ports of entry because they are legal and safe. Human smugglers are criminals breaking our laws. We’ve seen an increase of smugglers carrying weapons and using unsafe tactics thus endangering the lives and safety of migrants, the public and our agents.”

On Jan. 3, Border Patrol observed four individuals exit dense brush and rapidly enter a car that had pulled over on the shoulder of State Route 94. Agents stopped the vehicle, which was occupied by a driver and front seat passenger, as well as three additional people laying down in the rear seat. All passengers admitted to being illegally present in the United States and were placed under arrest. The driver, a United States citizen, was arrested and charged with alien smuggling. A search of the vehicle revealed a handgun, located in the glove compartment, loaded with a high-capacity magazine containing 14 rounds. The driver was charged with alien smuggling and the gun was turned over to Bureau of Land Management officers.

On the evening of Jan. 9, agents observed a vehicle pick up individuals on Otay Lakes Road. Agents stopped the vehicle and noticed a person sitting on the floor of the front passenger seat, trying to conceal himself. In the rear seat, agents observed three more individuals on top of each other, attempting to conceal themselves. Agents questioned the passengers, and all admitted to being illegally present in the United States and they were subsequently arrested. The driver was placed under arrest and charged with alien smuggling. The driver was also found to be operating the vehicle with a suspended driver license.

The Bureau of Land Management was contacted and arrived to issue a citation for driving on a suspended license. Record checks revealed the driver had recently been released from jail and was currently on probation for child endangerment and transportation of a controlled substance. During a search of the vehicle, body armor was found in the trunk. A partner agency was contacted and responded, placing the driver under arrest for being a felon in possession of body armor. The San Diego County Probation Department was also informed of the arrest, allowing the subject’s probation officer to take further appropriate actions.

Another incident occurred the morning of Jan. 26 when agents observed four individuals exit the brush on the roadside of State Route 94 and enter a vehicle. When the driver later pulled over on his own, agents stopped to question the occupants of the vehicle. Agents noticed the rear passenger window had been smashed and the ignition system appeared to be alerted/damaged. Agents observed one person lying down in the back seat and three additional people concealed inside the trunk. The three individuals from the trunk and the one that in the back seat admitted to being illegally present in the United States and were placed under arrest. Both the driver and front passenger (United States citizens) were arrested and charged with alien smuggling. Record checks revealed the vehicle was stolen and the driver had an outstanding warrant. A partner agency responded, arrested the driver on the warrant and the possession of a stolen vehicle.

All the interdictions by Brown Field Border Patrol Station in January resulted in the arrest of over 300 smuggled migrants. In three of these events, the smugglers were in possession of firearms; increasing the danger to smuggled migrants, agents, and the public.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is the unified border agency within the Department of Homeland Security charged with the comprehensive management, control, and protection of our nation’s borders, combining customs, immigration, border security, and agricultural protection at and between official ports of entry.

VISTA —

Nominations are being accepted for the 2023 Vista Hall of Fame, sponsored by the Vista Historical Society.

The Hall of Fame was created in 1989 as part of Vista Heritage Week to honor community members who have made significant contributions to Vista’s history, enriching the city’s legacy with their achievements.

Vista’s Hall of Fame features 114 community members, including well-known residents such as Kathy Brombacher, founder of the Moonlight Stage Productions summer season at the Moonlight Amphitheatre and the winter season at the Avo Playhouse, and Ralph T. Brengle, who, among other things, gave 39 acres to the city of Vista with which Brengle Terrace Park was established.

Hall of Famers also include Gloria E. McClellan, Morris Vance, Russell and Margie Thibodo, and Joe and Mary Mottino. Hall of Fame inductees go back to Vista’s early days in the late 19th century.

Their stories tell a lot about the history of Vista.

“I always like to know the local history of the place I live in or visit, because what you see is the result of its history and knowing that helps you make more sense of what is there,” said Jack Larimer, director of the Vista Historical Museum.

Hall of Fame nominees must meet several criteria:

At least two nominees are typically elected to the Hall of Fame each year; one from the regular division and one from the early residents division.The regular division nominee can be living or dead and must meet the first three criteria. The early resident’s division nominee, along with meeting the first three criteria, must also meet the fourth criteria — their date of death must have been 20 years ago or more. The reason for the difference in the divisions is to make sure that early residents who made significant contributions to Vista are remembered.

The deadline for nominations is Feb. 22.

Nominations can be made by calling the museum at (760) 630-0444, emailing vistahistorical@gmail.com or mailing a nomination to P.O. Box 1032, Vista, CA 92085-1032. Details of the nominee’s service to the community along with a photo and other supportive information must be included.

For more information about the Vista Hall of Fame and to see past inductees and their accomplishments, visit vistahistoricalsociety.com/about/hall-of-fame.