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Chula Vista, California Patch AM: a 4 min read

Good day Chula Vista! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Where the Chula Vista mayor’s race stands in early vote counts
  • Why does Larry Millete still deny guilt after his murder sentence?
  • What investigators say about the deadly Otay Lakes Road head-on crash

Also on today's calendar: Can You Afford to Buy a Home in San Diego? and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: Why was the turntable sent to the Olympics? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Sun mixing with clouds, with a high of 77 and low of 55 degrees.
  • Friday: Plenty of sun, temps: high: 80, low: 55.
  • Saturday: Sunny and very warm, with a high of 85 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. 5 key takeaways from San Diego-area early election results (fox5sandiego.com) — Early election results show Chula Vista’s mayoral race leaning toward incumbent John McCann over challenger Francisco Tamayo, though many ballots remain uncounted. Countywide, voters are also weighing in on key measures affecting taxes, school funding, and supervisor powers, along with several competitive city council and supervisor contests that could reshape regional priorities touching Chula Vista residents.
   

2. Larry Millete proclaims innocence during first interview since murder sentencing (nbcsandiego.com) — Chula Vista residents following the Maya Millete case now know that her husband Larry, recently sentenced to 25 years to life for her murder, continues to insist on his innocence in a new jailhouse interview. He disputes key trial evidence, offers alternative explanations for his actions, and says his refusal to admit guilt may keep him from ever receiving parole, even as his children plead for answers.
   

3. 1 Dead, 2 Hospitalized After Chula Vista Head-on Collision on Otay Lakes Road (pacificattorneygroup.com) — A deadly head-on collision early Wednesday on Otay Lakes Road in Chula Vista’s Eastlake area killed a 42-year-old woman and sent two other people to the hospital. Police say her eastbound Toyota Corolla crossed into the opposite lane and struck a Toyota Camry, ejecting her from the car. The crash remains under investigation, and the victim’s name has not yet been released.
   

4. Tigers and Scots advance to flag football championships (kyma.com) — High school flag football fans in Chula Vista can catch two CIF championship games this Saturday, with Imperial facing Oceanside at 10 a.m. and Vincent Memorial taking on Escondido Charter at 2 p.m. Both matchups cap impressive postseason runs and bring regional teams into town, offering locals a full day of competitive playoff action close to home.
   

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★ Featured events ★

    Saturday November 7
  • 2026 November Autocross →
    North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre Parking Lot, 2050 Entertainment Circle, Chula Vista
    8:00 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Sunday November 8
  • Diwali (Hindu Holiday)
    Bell (6-8) San Diego, CA 92139
    • Wednesday November 11
  • Veteran's Day
    Paradise Hills Branch Library, 5922 Rancho Hills Drive, San Diego
  • Veterans Day
    Bell (6-8) San Diego, CA 92139

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Good morning, neighborhood.
    Hope everybody’s well, and I hope if you are well, you stay that way. And if you’re not, prayers. (Nextdoor Castle Park)
  • Hi neighbors!!
    I have posted about my cat Tilly here before. When she got lost in July and also when I thought she was for sure gone gone. We have located the… (Nextdoor Treviana)
  • Chula Vista Elementary School District posted a job opening for Payroll Specialist III - 090 in Chula Vista. Apply here.
  • SiteOne Landscape Supply posted a job opening for Driver - Bilingual Preferred (English/Spanish) in Chula Vista. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Chula Vista here.

Ok Chula Vista! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why was the turntable sent to the Olympics?" — Because it was a record player! (Thank you Greg S. for sending it in!)
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