Fitness

Finance and Fitness

Invest in your future, family, and fitness with expert Darryll Coleman Article by Sarah Krueger | Photography by Darryll Coleman There are some people you meet in life who light a fire in you to become the best version of yourself. For many in our community, that person is Chula Vista resident Darryll Coleman. Darryll works as a Life Insurance Agent for New York Life, but what he offers his clients, community, and family is so much more. TikTok motivator, content creator, advocate for...

Real Estate

More Than Property

How Investing in Real Estate Builds Wealth, Stability, and Legacy for the Long Term Article by Sarah Krueger | Photography by Provided by Annel Verdugo de Vargas Investment at the highest level is about vision. It’s about seeing beyond your present moment and making decisions that support your wealth and stability in the long run. One of the most powerful ways to do this is through real estate. Annel Verdugo de Vargas is a Chula Vista real estate agent with 24 years of experience selling...

Professional Services

Small Business Success

What it Takes for Business Owners to Level Up in Work and Life Article by Sarah Krueger and Steve Scholl | Photography by Provided by Steve Scholl Steve Scholl is a seasoned business consultant with more than 40 years of experience. From his early career growing a construction management firm into the largest consulting firm working with Fortune 500 companies to classified government work to launching LocalHub, a San Diego–based business accelerator, he has experienced the ups, downs, and all...

Home + Design

Home Styling for a Happy Home

Finding inspiration all around us, bringing joy into your space, and loving your home with Stephanie Rich. Article by Sarah Krueger | Photography by Joaquin Suarez From a long time banking career to full time home styling and staging, Stephanie Rich from Leather and Blush brings happiness to your home through individualized and high-end home styling.   What is Home Styling vs. Home Staging? Have you ever felt like you had a vision for how you want a room in your home to feel, but just...

Home Services

Lighting Your Home With Care

Solutions for home builds, renovations, luxury upgrades, and custom fixtures with Pacific View. Article by Sarah Krueger | Photography by Provided By Pacific View Electric From aspiring lawyer to successful electrician and business owner, San Diego native Cesar Roldan of Pacific View Electric offers wide ranging solutions for home and commercial lighting. From the time he was 17 years old until now, Cesar has committed himself to learning all aspects of the trade, quickly becoming an expert in...

Home Services

Plumbing with Purpose

On faith, perseverance, and running a plumbing business with heart Article by Sarah Krueger | Photography by Provided by Ability Plumbing PLUMBING For more than two decades, Ability Plumbing Service and Repair has served homes across San Diego County with expert, reliable plumbing solutions. Founder, Owner, and CEO Michael Sottile leads a team of skilled plumbers that provide exceptional workmanship in each and every one of their jobs. This family owned business is more than just a plumbing...

Local Services

Your Local Home-Grown Paint Contractor

Montgomery Paint owners Ray and Tess on family, fun, and quality work Article by Sarah Krueger | Photography by Provided by Montgomery Paint When you think of a typical homegrown, family-owned painting business built on trust, craftsmanship, and pride in their work — you are probably thinking of a business just like Montgomery Paint Contracting. Ray and Tess Montgomery are San Diego locals, first living in East County, then moving to Chula Vista nearly 10 years ago. Their painting business...

Local Services

Room to Grow

How a 30-year family-owned storage company is helping Chula Vista small businesses scale and thrive Article by Sarah Krueger | Photography by Provided by L St. Storage A staple in the Chula Vista community for 30 years, L Street Self Storage is a woman-owned, family-run business serving as the quiet engine of growth and support for community members and local creative entrepreneurs, right here in our own backyard. Despite the massive facility, L St. Self Storage is a relatively unassuming...

Entertainment

Lights, Camera, Action

A New Creative Hub Takes the Stage in Chula Vista, Spotlighting Opportunity and Entertainment for Locals Article by Sarha Krueger | Photography by Provided by CVEC Chula Vista has been building something special for years, largely out of the spotlight. Now, the city is ready to share it. Built on cultural history, family-run businesses, and homegrown creativity, the city has always had stories worth telling. With Aaron Roberts’ involvement, Chula Vista is beginning to tell them in new ways. ...

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...