Fitness

Beyond Sweat

Hotworx infrared workouts help people hit their fitness goals while healing from the inside out Article by Sarah Krueger | Photography by Provided by Hotworx Imagine the setting. The lights are dim and the temperature in the room is way up. The muscles in your legs tense as your virtual coach counts down the minutes left in your high intensity interval. Beads of sweat drip from your hairline as your heart rate steadily rises. You look to your left to see just two other people—lost in their own...

Fitness

Your Best Year Yet

REVolutionize your BODY with fitness, focus, and friendship at RevBody Article by Sarah Krueger | Photography by Provided by RevBody For most of us, January is a season of new beginnings. From resolutions to routines, we have a renewed focus on making decisions that are better for our health and fitness. For Oscar and Xavier at RevBody, that sense of refocusing is not just a season. It’s a way of life. The RevBody Story Like many small business owners, Xavier and Oscar have humble...

Home + Design

Clean Home, Clear Mind

Cleaning rituals to transform your space and declutter your mind Article by Sarah Krueger Your home is your sanctuary. It’s where you cook, laugh, raise your children, and host your friends and family. It’s where you land at the end of the day to take a breath and where you kick your shoes off to relax. When your home feels lighter, you feel lighter.  After the busyness of the holidays, there’s something especially comforting about a clean home environment to start you on the right path for...

Entertainment

Keeping Traditions Alive

Magic's in the air as the Starlight Parade & Festival kicks off the holiday season Article by Sarah Krueger | Photography by Eric Scire & Spearhead Media, Conner Umphreyville If you grew up in Chula Vista, you’re probably familiar with the twinkling lights, glittering floats, and spirited horns of the high school marching bands as they glide by in the annual Starlight Parade—an event where where families and community members gather to revel in festive holiday fun. Since 1964, the Starlight...

Travel

Holidays Meet the High Seas

Give the gift of travel and spend 2026 adventuring in luxury with your loved ones. Article by Sarah Krueger | Photography by Provided by Cruise Planners What better way to say “I love you,” for the holidays than to gift your loved ones—or yourself—with the luxurious experience of a lifetime.  Far from the crowded mega-ships, today’s luxury cruises offer intimate spaces, gourmet dining, and personalized excursions that turn your voyage into a tailor-made travel experience. Imagine gazing out...

Professional Services

The Light on the Hill

Local electrician lights the way for homes, businesses, and spirits. Article by Sarah Krueger | Photography by Andrea Malavé & Light House Electrical While a bible verse might not be the first thing you think of when looking for electrical services for your home or business, William Evans, Chula Vista local and President of Light House Electrical, says this verse is at the heart of what they do. William has lived in Chula Vista for seven years now, and runs an electrical services business...

Food + Beverage

Full Bellies & Full Hearts

New Rotating Sushi Restaurant Brings Food, Fun, and Family Together Article by Sarah Krueger | Photography by Ming's Rotating Sushi and Bar If you’re thinking about visiting Ming’s Rotating Sushi and Bar, prepare yourself for a whirling adventure. Though you might just miss it nestled between businesses in the Bonita Point shopping center, once you step inside the restaurant, you’re transported into a bright world of whirring delivery cars, a buzzing conveyor belt, and the low hum of diners...

Life + Culture

Foundation of Gratitude

Building hope for 10,000 more people in need Article by Sarah Krueger The mission of SBCS (formerly South Bay Community Services) is to transform communities to support the well-being and prosperity of children, youth, and families.Their new Center for Impact means even more neighbors will find safety, stability, and the chance to thrive. Since 1971, SBCS has worked throughout San Diego County to strengthen communities with programs designed to create stability and opportunity for residents...

Life + Culture

10 Years of Joy

Salvation Army Volunteer Herb Geier and His Wife Dorothy Celebrated for Their Generosity Article by Sarah Krueger If you ever got the chance to meet Herb, you’d be hard pressed not to smile. At 76 years young, Herb’s humble sense of humor and bright spirit can lighten up any space. A 20-year Navy vet from Kansas, Herb and his wife moved to Chula Vista when he retired from the military, and have been dedicated members of the community ever since.  For the past 10 years, Herb has served as a...

Sports + Recreation

For the Next Generation

NFL player and Chula Vista Native Tony Jefferson hosts free youth football camp in Eastlake Article by Sarah Krueger | Photography by Michael Calvary - Calvary Photography It isn’t every day that someone gets to live out their childhood dream. That’s the case, though, for Chula Vista native, Tony Jefferson. After a persistent career in the NFL, he had the opportunity to suit up as a Los Angeles Charger in 2024, the same team he grew up idolizing. Jefferson graduated from Eastlake High School...