Arts + Culture

Local Roots, Global Vision

A curated look at the homegrown brands where street culture and art take form. Article by Andrea Malave | Photography by Joaquin Suarez We love it when great style starts at home. Southern California has always defined street culture, but local co-founders Mike Metcalf and Kellen James have transformed everyday fashion into an art form. We’ve curated an exclusive eight-item capsule from Arts & Rec and 9FIVE—blending premium, hand-selected apparel with luxury eyewear—designed to keep your look...

Arts + Culture

Beyond the Canvas

An interview with artist Rebecca Robb on creating, curating, and commissioning her art to inspire people and impact spaces. Article by Sarah Krueger | Photography by Irma Lion Rebecca Robb is a lifelong oil painter, mother, traveler, nature lover, and home curator. When it comes to bringing tranquility, peace, and gentle but captivating natural energy into the style of your home, her art and curation services may be exactly what you're looking for. We had the chance to sit down with Rebecca...

Home + Design

From Flow to Function

Home Design for a Stylish Space to Love and Live In Article by Sarah Krueger | Photography by Provided by Form and Flow When it comes to designing your home, a space that reflects your personality and your life is always in style. If you’re looking for your space to feel like the open, timeless, and luxurious homes you flip through in magazines and see on your dream home listings, its designers like Romina Hilbert from Form and Flow design that make it happen. Romina is a Chula Vista resident...

Food + Beverage

Paradise, Poured

Recipes with roots. Tropical traditions poured with love from the Philippines. Photography by Provided by Bag of Beans Bag of Beans opened its doors at the Village Walk at Eastlake in fall of 2025, bringing a taste of international culinary tradition straight to Chula Vista. Originally founded in 1998 in Tagaytay City, Philippines, this beloved family-owned institution is famous for its cozy, garden-style aesthetic. The brand operates six locations internationally, five back home, and one...

Professional Services

Protecting What Matters Most

Local law firm representing families now, for a safer future tomorrow Article by Sarah Krueger | Photography by Provided by Nahama Law When it comes to child safety, it’s everyone’s responsibility to ensure we’re doing all we can to keep them protected. An unfortunate incident impacting the wellbeing of a child is most people’s worst nightmare. Sometimes, though, no matter how much we prepare, the unimaginable happens. When it does, an experienced personal injury attorney can help your family...

Local Services

Finding Forever:

Chula Vista’s Haven for Homeless Pets Article by Andrea Malave | Photography by Joaquin Suarez The Chula Vista Animal Care Facility(CVACF) is true heartbeat of South Bay pet advocacy. Located at 130 Beyer Way, this essential facility serves as a compassionate haven dedicated to rescuing, rehabilitating, and re-homing local dogs, cats, bunnies, and more. Far more than a standard shelter, the center works tirelessly to keep our neighborhood pets safe and healthy. They provide vital community...

Food + Beverage

A PROTEIN-PACKED BREAKFAST OR LUNCHBOX FAVORITE

SOMETHING THE WHOLE FAMILY CAN ENJOY Article and Photography by Ceren Ercanturk These mini egg muffins are one of our favorite ways to serve vegetables to children in a simple, approachable way. Made with eggs, asparagus, and mozzarella cheese, they can be prepared ahead of time and enjoyed throughout the week. PREP TIME 10 Min COOK TIME 18 - 20 Min SERVINGS 6 Muffins KID APPROVED Yes ♥ Ingredients: 6 large eggs 1 cup asparagus, finely chopped 1⁄2 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded 1 tbsp...

Life + Culture

A Community Built on Trust and Treats

High-quality care for your furry family members, offered by your friendly neighborhood pet sitters Article by Sarah Krueger | Photography by Provided by Fuzzy Buddies Friendly dogs, cuddly cats, bashful bunnies and beckoning birds all around Chula Vista are being loved not only by their owners, but by the caring and professional pet sitters of Fuzzy Buddies Pet Sitting.  If you’re like us, you consider pets as part of the family. You know that when you leave home for a vacation, work trip, or...

Local Services

Where Future Leaders Begin

Scouting America's impact on Chula Vista Youth Article by Sarah Krueger | Photography by Scout Troops 1194 and 2001 Few experiences are as rewarding as watching a shy eleven-year-old grow into a confident young leader. For Scouting America volunteers, it's one of the many reasons they continue to be a part of the impactful organization. Scouting has a rich history in San Diego, with some of the first ever scout troops formed right here in the early 1900’s. In the 1920's, Camp Balboa opened...

Health + Wellness

A Journey Into The Past

In a world that looks at dementia through a bleak lens, George G. Glenner Alzheimer Family Centers Town Square® makes it just a little bit brighter. Article by Sarah Krueger | Photography by Joaquin Suarez For many with loved ones suffering from dementia, things can feel exceptionally gloomy. Isolation, confusion, and exhaustion mark their days as they care for a friend or family member with increasing cognitive decline. At Glenner Centers Town Square® in Chula Vista, both people with dementia...