Daily Business Report: February 17, 2026
South County Report: Chula Vista Chief’s Lawyer Preparing Anti-White Discrimination Lawsuit
By Jim Hinch | Voice of San Diego
I was out of town last week on a trip with my family. I should have known better. As always happens when I step away from my beat, there was major news.
This time, it’s the city of Chula Vista embroiled in a sudden, public and very unexpected feud with its own police chief.
The origins of the feud have been ably covered by the Union-Tribune and TV news, so I don’t need to go into detail. The gist is that, at a police union holiday party late last year, Chula Vista Police Chief Roxana Kennedy stuffed dollar bills into the pants of a shirtless male police officer while he was performing a Chippendales-style dance as part of a mock dance competition.
Ghosts of the gate: Shipwrecks, smugglers, and sea legends at Point Loma
By Debbie L. Skylar | Times of San Diego
For centuries, the waters off Point Loma have been both a gateway and a hazard. Guarding the entrance to San Diego Bay, the peninsula’s rocky shoreline, strong currents, and frequent fog made it one of Southern California’s most treacherous stretches of coast. Long before visitors hiked the bluffs, ships ran aground, illicit cargo moved ashore, and maritime stories took root — shaping local lore that still echoes today.
Navigation into the bay was especially tricky in the 19th century. Fog often concealed the narrow channel, and early nautical charts were incomplete. The Old Point Loma Lighthouse, first lit in 1855, was intended to guide ships safely to harbor. Instead, its high perch often placed the light above the fog, making it invisible to sailors below. Mariners complained, and shipping records indicate that vessels continued to run aground. In 1891, the lighthouse was abandoned and replaced by a new light positioned closer to the water.
SDSU student-athletes provide a helping hand to local pets
by Staff Reports | Times of San Diego
While many student-athletes have their plates filled with competition, studying, and various other activities, some find the time to give back to some of their furry friends.
Last Saturday, more than two dozen San Diego State University student-athletes spent part of their Valentine’s Day providing love and care to approximately 1,200 pets sheltered at the San Diego Humane Society.
Student-athletes representing various sports provided critical support to shelter operations.
