Our Hometown Magazine

01/20/2022

Chula Vista Chamber of Commerce has announced their new CEO and it is our very own Michael Monaco.

Today, the Board of Directors of the Chula Vista Chamber of Commerce announced Michael Monaco as the Chamber’s new CEO. A Chula Vista resident, business owner, and community advocate since 2004, Monaco brings a wealth of experience to the CEO position. Monaco is the owner and publisher of the onli...

01/19/2022

Scammers are always looking for their next opportunity and unfortunately they have chosen at-home Covid tests. The San Diego District Attorney's office has some helpful tips to ensure your safety.

01/19/2022

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01/19/2022

Hello all! After undergoing some changes this past year we are excited to announce that Our Hometown Magazine is now Our Hometown Online. We still aim to provide the Chula Vista and Bonita community with the latest information but now completely digital! We hope you are all staying safe and are looking forward to a great year!

11/17/2020

Homeless Help Chula Vista Parks

Although homelessness is a concern for many local cities, including Chula Vista, a unique collaboration between the City and the Work for Hope rehabilitation program has offered a source of hope to many homeless individuals. The partnership employs vetted homeless individuals to paint City park restrooms, picnic gazebos and benches.

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Collaboration employs homeless to paint and clean up City parks. Although homelessness is a concern for many local cities, including Chula Vista, a unique collaboration between the City and the Work for Hope rehabilitation program has offered a source of hope to many homeless individuals. The partne...

11/17/2020

Kiwanis Club of Bonita “Tee Off for Kids” Golf Tournament Raises $25,000

In September the Kiwanis Club of Bonita Foundation held its 39th annual “Tee Off for Kids” charity golf tournament to raise money for serving children and our community.

In September the Kiwanis Club of Bonita Foundation held its 39th annual “Tee Off for Kids” charity golf tournament to raise money for serving children and our community. We’d like to thank to our loyal sponsors who made this event a success: Claudia Alarcon with State Farm, Dignity Memorial, S...

11/17/2020

Day of the Dead is not the Mexican version of Halloween-Part 1

This is a series of articles that will feature local, women artists who are using their talents to make the world a more beautiful place and add some money to their family finances along the way. COVID-19 has changed the rules for all of us, and not all of it is unfavorable. Artists are realizing that their talents are wanted and needed and social media has been the perfect outlet to let the public support local art.

https://ourhometown.online/day-of-the-dead-is-not-the-mexican-version-of-halloween-part-1/

By Mia Bertelsen Meet the Artist: Wendy Islas, Paper Mache Artist This is a series of articles that will feature local, women artists who are using their talents to make the world a more beautiful place and add some money to their family finances along the way. COVID-19 has changed the rules for all...

11/17/2020

Day of the Dead is not the Mexican version of Halloween-Part 2 “La Catrina”

La Catrina is one of the most recognizable and beautiful symbols of the Day of the Dead celebration in Mexico. She is the tall and elegant female skeleton wearing a fancy hat with feathers and a beautiful dress. Underneath all the stylish clothing, she is just a smiling skeleton. You may have seen her in various contexts because the striking and unique makeup has become very trendy on Halloween and November 1st and 2nd which is Day of the Dead. Her story runs deep in Mexican traditions and roots.

La Catrina By Lulú Acosta La Catrina is one of the most recognizable and beautiful symbols of the Day of the Dead celebration in Mexico. She is the tall and elegant female skeleton wearing a fancy hat with feathers and a beautiful dress. Underneath all the stylish clothing, she is just a smiling sk...

11/17/2020

Man of the Year, A Lifetime of Service – Greg Cox Part 2: Family Man and Early Political Career

Being surrounded by people you truly care about has been a constant in Greg’s life. Many of his oldest friends stood by him for several ventures, running events for the community and for the exciting moments that life brings. When Greg decided to enter politics, those very same friends were right there by his side.

11/17/2020

Founded in 2010, the National Veterans Transition Services, Inc. (NVTSI) aka REBOOT, is a California-based 501 (c) 3 tax-exempt organization.

Our mission is to assist veterans in making a successful transition from military service to civilian life, with all veterans achieving, within their potential, their goals in the transition domains of employment and career, education, living situation, personal effectiveness/well-being, and community-life functioning.

09/20/2020

Chula Vista, CA – On Wednesday, September 9, the Sweetwater Authority (Authority) Governing Board received a presentation from A Reason To Survive (ARTS) on how grant funding from the Authority will be used to educate the community on water issues. In May of 2019, the Authority awarded a Water Efficiency Education Program Grant (WEEP Grant) to ARTS for their A Avenue Mosaic Wall (Mosaic Wall). The $5,000 grant provided funding for signage to accompany the Mosaic Wall.

Chula Vista, CA – On Wednesday, September 9, the Sweetwater Authority (Authority) Governing Board received a presentation from A Reason To Survive (ARTS) on how grant funding from the Authority will be used to educate the community on water issues. In May of 2019, the Authority awarded a Water Eff...