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Chula Vista, California
NameChula Vista
Settlement typeCity
CountryUnited States
StateCalifornia
CountySan Diego
GovernmentInfo
GovernmentCouncil-Manager
City CouncilMayor Cheryl Cox &
Rudy Ramirez &
John McCann &
Pamela Bensoussan &
Steve Castaneda
City ManagerJim Sandoval
Total Area132.7 sq km (51.2 sq mi)
Land Area126.6 sq km (48.9 sq mi)
Water Area6.1 sq km (2.4 sq mi)
Elevation21m (69 ft)
Geocode32�37'40'N 117�2'53'W
Population Total210000 (2005)
Population Density1370.9 sq km (3550.6 sq mi)
Population MetroSan Diego-Tijuana: 4922723
TimezonePST( UTC-8)
Timezone DSTPDT( UTC-7)
Latitude32�37'40" N
Longitude117�2'53" W
Postal code91909, 91910, 91911, 91912, 91913, 91914, 91915, 91921
Area code619
Chula Vista means "Beautiful View" in Spanish due to its scenic location between the San Diego Bay and coastal mountain foothills. It is the second largest city in the San Diego metropolitan area as well as the 7th largest city in Southern California. The city is found in the South Bay region of the metropolitan area in the U.S. State of California. Located just from downtown San Diego and from the Mexican border, the city is at the center of one of the richest economic and culturally diverse zones in the United States: the Southern Border. Based on California Department of Finance estimates for January 1, 2007, the city's population was 227,723.
Founded in the early 1800s, Chula Vista is growing at a fast pace. As the second largest city in San Diego County, Chula Vista has quickly become a destination popular to many tourists. Located in the city is one of Americas few year-round United States Olympic Training centers. Popular tourist destinations include Cricket Wireless Amphitheater, Knott's Soak City USA, the Chula Vista marina, the Chula Vista Nature Center as well as golf courses and the region’s newest lifestyle center.
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Police seeking suspect after attempted kidnapping in Chula Vista - KFMB Tweet this news

KFMB---CHULA VISTA-, Calif. (CBS 8) - Police are looking for a suspect after the report of an attempted kidnapping of a 14-year-old girl in -Chula Vista- Wednesday. ...
Date : Wed, 28 Apr 2010 22:28:35 GMT+00:00

3 hurt when gunfire interrupts Chula Vista party - San Jose Mercury News Tweet this news

San Jose Mercury News--AP -CHULA VISTA-, Calif.�Police say three people were wounded when a party at a -Chula Vista- home turned rowdy, spilled out of the house and gunfire erupted. ...
Date : Fri, 07 May 2010 17:42:44 GMT+00:00

School Spotlight: Harborside Elementary - San Diego Union Tribune Tweet this news

San Diego Union Tribune--The campus was one of three in the -Chula Vista- Elementary School District selected as a 2010 -California- Distinguished School last month. ...
Date : Sat, 08 May 2010 07:07:19 GMT+00:00

At-fault motorists targeted to pay for rescuers' services - San Diego Union Tribune Tweet this news

San Diego Union Tribune---Chula Vista- pulled a resolution approving a contract for the cost-recovery services from its agenda Tuesday to try to answer some last-minute questions. ...
Date : Sat, 08 May 2010 07:07:32 GMT+00:00

Googins, Faigin vie for city attorney - San Diego Union Tribune Tweet this news

San Diego Union Tribune--Googins, who previously worked 11 years in the -Chula Vista- City Attorney's Office, said he is ready to return to City Hall because “this is what I was meant ...
Date : Sat, 08 May 2010 07:07:15 GMT+00:00

Brookfield Homes Announces Spring Special Savings of Up to $43000 at Trellis ... - NHD Buzz (press release) Tweet this news

NHD Buzz (press release)--For more information about Trellis at Windingwalk in -Chula Vista-, visit the model homes at 2346 Trellis Street, -Chula Vista-, -CA- 91915, or call 888-520-3599. ...
Date : Fri, 07 May 2010 14:50:14 GMT+00:00

Kanter celebrates his 31st birthday with a massive throw of 69.83m - European Athletics Tweet this news

European Athletics---...- Discus gold medallist Gerd Kanter celebrated his 31st birthday with another big performance, throwing 69.83m at -Chula Vista- in -California- on Thursday. ...
Date : Sat, 08 May 2010 09:26:21 GMT+00:00

The Go-Go's say final 'Farewell' with summer trek - LiveDaily.com Tweet this news

LiveDaily.com---...- Valentine and drummer Gina Schock--will kick off their final run with two Lilith Tour appearances: July 7 in -Chula Vista-, -CA- and July 8 in Phoenix. ...
Date : Fri, 07 May 2010 21:01:23 GMT+00:00

Criminal court official explains latest developments in Chula Vista case - Guadalajara Reporter (subscription) Tweet this news

Guadalajara Reporter (subscription)--Over the past six months the Guadalajara Reporter has followed the assorted law suits revolving around the -Chula Vista- homeowners association. ...
Date : Fri, 07 May 2010 19:38:58 GMT+00:00

More unreasonable water-power strictures from Sacramento - San Diego News Room Tweet this news

San Diego News Room--A Dynegy representative told the Board it would likely have to shutter -Chula Vista's- South Bay Power Plant by 2013 and its Morro Bay power plant by 2015. ...
Date : Sat, 08 May 2010 15:15:00 GMT+00:00


# Employer # of Employees
1 Sweetwater Union High School District 4,598
2 Chula Vista Elementary School District 2,669
3 Southwestern Community College 2,100
4 Rohr Inc/Goodrich Aerospace 1,903
5 City of Chula Vista 1,481
6 Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center 1,410
7 Scripps Mercy Hospital Chula Vista 1,032
8 Wal-Mart 950
9 United Parcel Service 656
10 CostCo Wholesale Corp. 623

City Department Director
City Manager Jim Sandoval
Assistant City Manager Scott Tulloch
City Attorney Bart Miesfield
City Clerk Donna Norris
Chief of Police David Bejarano
Director of Budget & Analysis Edward Van Eenoo
Director of Conservation Michael Meacham
Director of Finance/Treasurer Maria Kachadoorian
Interim Fire Chief Jim Geering
Director of General Services Jack Griffin
Director of Human Resources Marcia Raskin
Director of Library Leah Browder
Director of Information Technology Services. Louie Vignapiano
Director of Nature Center Daniel D. Beintema
Director of Planning & Building Gary Halpert
Director of Public Works Dave Byers
Director of Recreation Buck Martin
Director of Redevelopment and Housing Eric Crockett



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