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Un Analisis Histórico: Por Herman Baca En Mexico se le llama tal cual es, “Corrupción, La Mordida”. En los Estados Unidos y especialmente en el Condado de San Diego se le llama, “Contribuciones de Campaña”. La fiscal del Distrito Bonnie Dumani, la Fiscal más anti-Mexicana en la historia del Condado de S.D., con una agenda [...]

Editorial: We are greatly disappointed to learn about “pay-to-play” corruption and bribery charges associated with the Sweetwater Union High School District. We had supported board member Pearl Quinones in the past based on her integrity. We thought that board member and former assembly candidate Arlie Ricasa was too smart to allow herself to be pulled [...]

Editorial: Back in 2005 when the private/public partnership was created to build toll road SR-125, lawmakers and the City of Chula Vista thought they were getting into a win-win deal. The vision was that traffic congestion in East Chula Vista would be alleviated and the city would realize cash flow from the profits of all [...]

    Sweetwater High will get new science equipment to begin an AP Biology class, thanks to the generous donation of the SUHI Foundation.     Foundation members presented a check for $10,314 to Sweetwater High Principal Dr. Roman Del Rosario on Thursday. Also in attendance at the ceremony were Sweetwater District Board Vice President Pearl Quiñones [...]

Curriculum will move towards meeting state college and university requirements     In an effort to increase educational equity and provide challenging academics to all students, the Sweetwater Union High School District Board of Trustees approved a measure to align graduation requirements with state public college entrance requirements, called the “A-G” standards.     A-G courses are [...]

Editorial: For years, South Bay residents have been asking for district elections at the local school boards. At Sweetwater Union High School District, district elections finally came to fruition this past Monday when the board voted for district elections.    The Sweetwater Union High School District, the largest in the nation, encompasses National City and [...]

Students have the opportunity to view live rock show and apply their learning    On most Saturday nights teachers take the time to relax and prepare for the week ahead. Last Saturday, Chula Vista High School teacher John McCourt was working. He wasn’t preparing lesson plans or grading papers – he was backstage with the [...]

By Pablo Jaime Sáinz     An iconic educational institution in National City will be celebrating a state-of-the-art building addition to its facilities.     On Saturday, August 6, the Sweetwater Union High School District will unveil a new three-story classroom, library, theater, and student services building, at Sweetwater High School (SUHi), National City’s only high school. [...]

Por Pablo Jaime Sáinz     Una institución educativa emblemática en National City celebrará la nueva construcción de un nuevo edificio en sus instalaciones.     El sábado, 6 de agosto, el Distrito de Sweetwater Union High School dará a conocer un nuevo edificio de tres pisos de aulas, biblioteca, teatro, y oficinas de servicios para los [...]

Unique cutting boards being sold to support wood/tech program     As soon as you walk into Jim Young’s woodshop at Bonita Vista Middle School you get the sense that it’s a special place. Polished wooden work tables, student work displayed all over the room and stenciled words on the wall that remind students about “responsibility,” [...]

Chargers’ Partner to Give $200k for New Artificial Turf Field The San Diego Chargers will present a check for $200,000 to help fund installation of an artificial turf football field at Sweetwater High. As the only high school in National City, Sweetwater High serves 2,300 students in one of the highest need communities in San [...]

Guest Editorial: By Jill Galvez The City of Chula Vista may soon decide to raise an estimated $375,000 per year by imposing new fees or dramatically increasing existing fees charged to youth sports programs which utilize city parks and fields. Unless the city council changes its mind on a vote taken earlier this month, there [...]

Editorial: The most important characteristic of leadership is the inspiration of confidence. When the employees and the community no longer have confidence in the leadership of a local authority, his or her ability to lead is diminished. This is what has happened at the Sweetwater Union High School District. The community no longer has confidence [...]

Por Pablo Jaime Sáinz     Un corto documental que retrata la vida de la familia de un inmigrante asesinado a golpes por agentes de la Patrulla Fronteriza en la garita de San Ysidro el año pasado será presentado este viernes por un grupo comunitario.     El documental trata acerca de cómo la muerte de Anastasio [...]

Editorial: Everybody should go to at least one, if not more, school board meeting. School board meetings have on display the best the school district has to offer when students, teachers, and parents are honored for their achievements. It is inspiring to hear highlights of successful programs and efforts at district schools. At the same [...]

Editorial: For Mexican Americans, Cinco de Mayo should be a time of honor and the celebration of a great victory. Cinco de Mayo represents our Mexican compatriots’ victory over the superior forces from France. The battle at the Puebla was also a battle between the classes of Mexico, aristocrats against the indigenous population, the poor, [...]

Project Lead the Way Brings Hands-on Construction Experience into the Classroom    The Sweetwater Union High School District recently launched a program for its Regional Occupational Program (ROP) students to get hands-on experience. Since the beginning of this semester, students in Hilltop High School’s (HTH) architecture and engineering ROP class have been given the opportunity [...]