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SHOPPING OPTIONS COMING SOON
Grocery stores - or lack thereof - has been a hot topic in our city for several months. We are pleased to share that all three of the closed Haggen stores in Chula Vista have been purchased. While none of the stores have provided us with definite opening dates at this time, here's the latest:
99 Ranch Market will be taking over the former Haggen location on Telegraph Canyon Road. Their website states their mission is: To provide our customers with high quality products at competitive pricing and a superior shopping experience that are achieved by our effective distribution and merchandising of Asian and American products, strong relationships with local vendors and our passion for our customers.
Smart and Final will occupy the former Terra Nova Shopping Plaza location on East H Street. With 250 grocery and foodservice stores, Smart & Final stores provide a convenient, low-cost source for cooking and cleaning needs. They have been around for 140 years and have stores in California, Oregon, Washington, Arizona, Nevada, Idaho and Northern Mexico.
Carnival Supermarket, Inc. is taking up residence at the former Third Avenue and L Street location. They have been in business for over 12 years and currently operate a store in National City.
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YOUR OPINION PLEASE!
The City of Chula Vista is a great place to live, work and play. But like other cities across the nation, we are faced with the need to allocate more and more funding to maintain and improve existing infrastructure. In some areas, it is obvious what needs to be repaired or replaced, yet in other areas, critical maintenance will keep the roads, sidewalks, parks or buildings viable for many more years.
Chula Vista is considering potential funding options to address critical needs such as: * Pave, maintain and repair city streets and fix potholes  * Upgrade aging police, fire and 9-1-1 emergency response facilities, equipment and communications to ensure reliable response * Retrofit storm drains to capture trash and reduce water pollution * Upgrade the City's irrigation and drainage systems to conserve drinking water and save energy * Make essential repairs to older libraries and recreation centers. Add your voice to the conversation by filling out this survey: CLICK HERE. For more information, CLICK HERE.
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CVPD SWAT HELPS BABY
On January 26, officers from the Chula Vista Police Department SWAT (Special Weapons and Tactics) team participated in the multi-jurisdictional response to Balboa Naval Hospital regarding reports of an "active shooter" at the facility.
When Chula Vista Police Department (CVPD) SWAT arrived at the hospital, they received information that the purported gunman entered the pediatrics wing and was now holding several children hostage. Once CVPD SWAT heard a gunman was possibly inside the pediatrics wing, they immediately responded to that area of the hospital. Our SWAT team reached the pediatrics operating room and found a medical team preforming a serious operation on a small child. The operating team  was unable to evacuate or stop the operation due to the seriousness of the procedure. Once CVPD SWAT realized the child could not be moved, they immediately surrounded the operating room to make sure the child and staff were protected during the remainder of the surgery. The medical staff reported the child had a successful procedure and is recovering well. They also passed on that they were very appreciative of CVPD SWAT's professionalism and ability to "think outside of the box" by posting officers to protect them while they performed the operation.
Ultimately, the law enforcement investigation revealed that no shots had been fired at the facility and fortunately no one was injured. Kudos to CVPD SWAT and all the other law enforcement agencies that quickly and efficiently responded to the situation. We are truly grateful for your service!
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ROAD TO RIO OLYMPIC SPOTLIGHT
Every day, dozens of resident athletes train at the US Olympic Training Center - Chula Vista (OTC-CV). Many of them are away from home, training full-time for the opportunity to represent the United States on a global level. To honor these athletes and pay tribute to the 2016 Olympic Summer Games in Rio di Janeiro, we will highlight a different Olympic sport and an athlete who trains in that sport at the OTC-CV. Can't get enough Road to Rio action? Follow the City on Facebook and Twitter. We will be highlighting a new Olympic hopeful each week as part of our #RoadtoRioWednesday spotlight.
Archery - Headquartered at the US Olympic Training Center in Chula Vista, archery athletes train at the Easton Archery Center of Excellence. Archery made its Olympic deput in Paris at the 1900 Olympic games and quickly rose in popularity. At the 1904 St. Louis Olympic Games, it was already one of the leading Olympic sports and marked the first time that women archers were allowed to compete in the games. Archers use a recurve bow and an arrow to hit the bull's eye on a target from a distance of 70 meters, or 229.7 feet!  Athlete Spotlight- Brady Ellison Ellison became a resident athlete at the OTC- CV and has since reached the top world rankings for the Men's Recurve Bow. He represented the United States at the 2008 Olympics in Beijing and won a silver team medal at the 2012 Olympics in London. Currently Ellison is ranked number one in the nation in Recurve Seniors Men.
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DID YOU KNOW...
...fortunately our City survived the first two large El Niño events in January very well. According to the National Weather Service, this year's El Niño will probably extend through March or even April with a few more significant events predicted. If you are wondering how you can better prepare, visit our El Niño  page, CLICK HERE. Don't forget that Chula Vista residents can receive 10 free filled sandbags by visiting the following locations: John L. Lippitt Public Works Center at 1800 Maxwell Road (off Main Street), where the sand bag distribution area is open Monday through Thursday from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., or the following City Fire Stations from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily: Station 1, 447 F Street; Station 4, 850 Paseo Ranchero; Station 5, 391 Oxford Street, and Station 7, 1640 Santa Venetia. Proof of residency, like a current utility bill, is required at all distribution centers.
... Spring swim lessons for ages six months to adult will begin February 22 at Parkway Aquatic Center, 385 Park Way. The three-week session, consisting of a 30-minute class, will be held on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Another session will begin March 14 at the Loma Verde Aquatic Center located at 1420 Loma Lane. For more details and to register for either session, CLICK HERE.
...responding to a fire or medical call is never routine including this recent incident when Chula Vista Firefighter Robert Parkhill arrived at the scene of a residential fire. Parkhill, who has been with CVFD for three years, noticed a large terrarium in the very smoky room where the fire was blazing. He aimed a fire extinguisher into the terrarium and then noticed the almost 6 foot snake inside! Realizing the snake, who was covered in white dust from the extinguisher, was still alive, he quickly grabbed the Boa Constrictor and proceeded to clean out its mouth and wipe off the snake with water. When asked why he saved a snake, Parkhill replied, "I'd save any animal as long as it's alive. And this was someone's pet." Thank you, Robert, for your dedication!
...the Civic Center Branch Library is now the home of the Heritage Museum with the first exhibit featuring "the Great Flood of 1916," which occurred on January 27, 1916, in Chula Vista. On that date, an unprecedented amount of rain fell in the South Bay after a four year drought, causing the Lower Otay Dam to burst sending  a colossal wall of water all the way to the bay. The new exhibit features a remarkable number of photographs taken during the disaster as well as several artifacts. Open during regular library hours, there is no charge to view the historical exhibit.
...you can report issues on City property such as potholes, graffiti, malfunctioning street lights, and more very quickly and easily using ACT via your smart phone or computer! Once you submit the issue, it immediately generates a work request and you are sent an acknowledgement. Once the issue is resolved, you also receive notification that it has been completed. Check it out, CLICK HERE. If you ACT, we will react!
...free tax preparation, courtesy of AARP, is being offered at two City libraries through mid-April: on Monday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Civic Center Branch Library, and Tuesday and Thursday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the South Chula Vista Branch Library. No appointment is necessary for the first-come, first-served assistance. Paper copies of most basic State tax forms and booklets are available at both branches with Federal forms arriving soon.
...arena/indoor youth coed soccer is currently taking registration for those ages 6-14. Games will be held at the Salt Creek Arena and the Otay Recreation Center on Saturdays, March 19-May 21. Fee is $75 for residents and $94 for non-residents. Call (619) 409-1980 for details.
...our City Council unanimously accepted a report that advances recommendations to establish a University and Innovation District campus on a 375-acre site in the southeast corner of Chula Vista. The first phase of a multi-phase process is to attract an institutional partner and funding source for the recommended Binational Campus aimed to attract students from both the U.S. and Mexico. Stay tuned for further developments on this exciting project!
 ...ages 18 and over may want to try water aerobics, offered at the Loma Verde Aquatic Center, 1420 Loma Lane, on a year-round basis. Classes are held Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 11 a.m. to noon. For more information, CLICK HERE.
...to ensure students are ready for success after high school, our Chula Vista Public Library has joined the national emphasis on educating children in S.T.E.A.M.: Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math. Each month, all three branches will offer innovative programs including craft events, science activities, Lego Club and a Saturday camp. For more details on S.T.E.A.M. events, call (619) 691-5096.
...if your New Year's resolution included more activity, check out the monthly Zumba classes at Parkway Community Center. This fitness dancing class will have you swaying to salsa, hip hop, merengue and more and will get your heart pumping! Offered Monday and Wednesday from 6:30-7:30 p.m., fee is $20 for Chula Vista residents per month and $25 for non-residents. CLICK HERE to register.
...recently ground was broken for the new Creekside Point project at 914-944 Third Avenue, between L and Moss Streets. Consisting of 119 residential condominium  units, four of which are live/work units, other amenities include 755 sq. ft. of commercial space, a two-story club house, recreational elements and open spaces.
...the library's annual Bon Appetit Food & Wine Celebration is set for Saturday, April 30, at Salt Creek Recreation Center, 2710 Otay Lakes Road. Mark your calendars now for the event which is held from 5 to 8 p.m. The $40 per person tickets can be purchased at any of the three City libraries or at the door. Don't miss it!
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Library Auditorium Open HouseThe public is invited to attend the grand opening and open house of the Civic  Center Library's remodeled auditorium on Wednesday, February 3. Stop by from 3:30 to 5 p.m. and see the room featuring digital projection, new seating and carpet. You'll also have the opportunity to purchase an engraved nameplate for a seat! The $100 engraved nameplate is tax-deductible.
Valentine Crafts Children ages 6-12 can make a variety of Valentine projects including chocolate suckers on Saturday, February 6, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Parkway Community Center, 373 Park Way. The fee is $10 for residents and $13 for non-residents. CLICK HERE to register. St. Rose of Lima 5KIn the spirit of building community, nurturing family time, promoting good health and celebrating community, the St. Rose of Lima School is organizing a 5K Fun Run to take place at Rohr Park on Saturday, February 6. The run begins at 8 a.m. with swag bags and finisher medal for the first 1,000 registrants. For more information and to register, CLICK HERE. Diabetes Health Talk
Attend this free event to learn what you can do to take control of diabetes and prevent problems and complications. A Diabetes Health Talk, presented by Scripps Hospital, will be held on Monday, February 8, at 10 a.m. No registration is necessary for the event to be held at Norman Park Senior Center, 270 F Street. Cupid's Workshop  Children ages 5-12 can join us at Cupid's Workshop and make their own unique and home-made Valentine's Day card for that special someone. Supplies will be provided for the free event held from 3 to 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, February 10, at Otay Recreation Center, 3554 Main Street. Call (619) 409-1999 for more information. Crafts for Little Sprouts
Little ones, ages 2-5, can make a different craft project each week on Thursdays, February 11 through March 3. Using a variety of products, including paint and markers, parents are required to join the fun from 4 to 4:40 p.m. at Parkway Community Center. Fee is $20 for residents and $25 for non-residents. Free Blood Pressure Reading
One out of every four San Diego adults is diagnosed with high blood pressure. This silent killer's symptoms often go unrecognized and can lead to heart disease and stroke. Don't become a statistic! Receive a free blood pressure reading on Thursday, February 11, from 3 to 6 p.m. at one of these Chula Vista Middle Schools: Bonita Vista, 650 Otay Lakes Road; Castle Park, 160 Quintard Street; Chula Vista, 415 Fifth Avenue; EastLake, 900 Duncan Ranch Road; Hilltop, 44 East J Street; or Rancho del Rey, 1174 East J Street. Library Book Sale
Stop by the Civic Center Branch Library, 365 F Street, and purchase some greatly discounted used books! Reading is always in style...buy a few and read them to your Valentine! The sale will be held Friday and Saturday, February 12 and 13 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, February 14, from 1 to 4 p.m.  Valentine Celebration at Norman ParkCelebrate February, the month of love and friendship, at Norman Park Senior Center on Friday, February 12. From 12 to 2 p.m., enjoy a festive lunch, dessert, games and favors. And someone special will be crowned the Queen of Hearts! The fee is $6 for residents and $8 for non-residents. CLICK HERE to register. Playtime in SpanishToddlers (ages 2 ½ to 4 years old) and parents will play games, participate in art activities and learn socialization skills Fridays, February 12 through March 4. From 9 to 9:45 a.m., the fun times will be held at Parkway Community Center. Fee is $20 for residents and $25 for non-residents. CLICK HERE to register. High School Swim Team ClinicHigh School swim season starts locally on February 22 but you can get the edge by starting a week ahead with this challenging clinic. Held February 15 -19, between the hours of 3 and 7 p.m., students are provided basic and refinement coaching for all levels. For more details, CLICK HERE. Color VibeGet ready for a colorful fun-filled 5K run at Rohr Park on Saturday, February 20!  The run begins at 9 a.m. and has four color zones so you'll have more color on you than your happy levels can handle! CLICK HERE for more information and to register. Black History Month Concert
In celebration of Black History Month, a free concert is planned on Wednesday, February 24, at 6 p.m. "Sene Africa," features the internationally known duo of Ibrahim Ba and Amadou Fall performing uplifting, mystical vocal and instrumental music of Senegal at this free event held at the South Chula Vista Branch Library, 389 Orange Avenue. Senior Game DayAges 50 and up are invited to Carnival Game Day at Norman Park Senior Center on Wednesday, February 24, from 12 to 2 p.m. Show off your skills in corn hole, ring throw, ping pong toss and more! Earn raffle tickets for free popcorn, punch and raffle entries. No cost to attend, but registration is still required, CLICK HERE. VA and YouIf you are a Veteran or a surviving spouse of a Veteran, plan to attend this free VA Benefit Presentation on Thursday, February 25, at Norman Park Senior Center.  Beginning at 10 a.m., meet the experts and learn how to qualify for the VA Aid and Attendance Benefit. No registration is required. War Comes Home Exhibit
From February 28 through April 24, the Civic Center Branch Library will host "War Comes Home" - The Legacy Exhibition. In partnership with Cal Humanities, the exhibit features private correspondence from nearly every major conflict in U.S. history - from the Civil War to Afghanistan and Iraq - and shows how war can shape a life, family and community.
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Contacts
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SERVICES
Environment
CLEAN Business Program:
409-1975
Energy & Water Conservation:
409-3893
Storm Water Hotline: 397-6000
Environmental Services,
Household Hazardous Waste, Recycling and Solid Waste:
691-5122
Community
Graffiti Hotline: 691-5198
Graffiti IN PROGRESS: 911
Park Reservations Online
Library
Civic Branch: 691-5069
South Branch: 585-5755
Otay Ranch Branch: 397-5740
Library Online
Recreation
Administration: 409-5979
Recreation Online
CV Woman's Club: 409-1980
Heritage Center: 421-7032
Loma Verde Center: 409-1939
Loma Verde Pool: 409-1987
Montevalle Center: 691-5269
Norman Park Center: 409-1930
Otay Center: 409-1999
Parkway Center: 409-1980
Parkway Pool: 409-1985
Parkway Gym: 409-1990
Salt Creek Center: 585-5739
Veterans Center: 691-5260
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DEVELOPMENT
Land Development: 691-5024
Building: 691-5272
Planning: 691-5101
Code Enforcement: 691-5280
Redevelopment & Housing:
691-5047
Development Services Online
Economic Development:
409-5870
Small Businesses: 691-5248
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PUBLIC SAFETY
Emergency: 911
Fire
Main Line: 691-5055
Prevention Division: 691-5029
Prevention Online
Police
Report Crime/Dispatch:
691-5151
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GOVERNMENT
Mayor & Council: 691-5044
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ADMINISTRATION
City Attorney: 691-5037
City Clerk: 691-5041
City Manager: 691-5031
Communications
Media Relations &
Special Events: 691-5296
Finance
Main Line: 691-5250
Purchasing: 691-5141
Business Licenses Online
Human Resources
Main Line: 691-5096
Job Hotline: 691-5095
Volunteering: 691-5000
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