Japan Ambassador Application Open

The City of Chula Vista’s Cultural Arts Commission is now accepting applications for the 2026 Youth Ambassador Exchange Program with Chula Vista’s sister city Odawara, Japan.

South Bay Earth Day

Celebrate the planet and have some fun at the City of Chula Vista’s annual South Bay Earth Day on Saturday, April 18, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Chula Vista Bayfront Park.

Denki's Boba

Denki’s Boba is more than a place to grab a drink—it’s an immersive destination where anime culture and premium beverages come together in the heart of Chula Vista.

Community Budget Presentations

The City of Chula Vista will present a preliminary draft of the City Manager’s Fiscal Year 2026-27 Proposed Budget at community budget presentations on April 15, 22 and May 4.

San Diego Fixit Clinic

The San Diego Fixit Clinic is built on a simple idea with a big impact. Instead of tossing broken items and buying new ones, community members can learn how to repair everyday belongings alongside skilled volunteers.

COMMUNITY NEWS

Good to Know:

The City is pleased to offer 30 percent reductions in sewer service charges to eligible residential customers for bills issued from July 2026 through June 2027. Learn more.
Do you have unclaimed money with the City? Claim before May 4, 2026. Learn more.
The Chula Vista Police Department is now accepting applications for its upcoming Senior Volunteer Patrol (SVP) Academy, taking place June 22–26, 2026. Learn more.
The Chula Vista Fire Department recently launched its first in-house Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) training program. Learn more.
The Fire Safe Council of San Diego County (FSCSDC) has launched its 2026 Home Assessment Program, a free and voluntary service that helps residents reduce wildfire risk and improve defensible space around their homes. Learn more.

Things to Do:

April 18: Experience the Colibri Art Exhibition by Casa Casillas’ Artist in Residence, German Rojas. Join us at Casa Casillas, 50 Fourth on Saturday, April 18 at noon. Learn more here.

April 24: Celebrate Arbor Day! A time to unite and educate communities and businesses on the value trees provide to build successful, healthy cities and neighborhoods. Join us on Friday, April 24 from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Montevalle Park & Recreation Center, 840 Duncan Ranch Road.

Learn more here.

April 28: Mayor John McCann and members of the City Council cordially invite you to the 2026 Chula Vista State of the City Address to learn more about the progress and the future of the City of Chula Vista. Join us on Tuesday, April 28 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Chula Vista Elite Athlete Training Center, 2800 Olympic Parkway. Learn more here.

MEETINGS AND EVENTS

The Chula Vista City Council is scheduled to meet on Tuesday, April, 14, 21 and 28 at 5 p.m. Learn more here.

South Bay Earth Day: Learn how to reduce your impact on the environment at this zero-waste event, that will be packed with hands-on green activities. Join us on Saturday, April 18 at Bayfront park for South Bay Earth Day! Learn more here.