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City College employees raise funds for “Meals On Wheels” for pets

Classified Senate to host AniMeals holiday pet food drive.

Jesse Altillo, Staff Writer • December 19, 2018

Animal lovers will have a chance to help San Diego City College employees bring meals not only to needy seniors and the homeless, but to their pets as well.

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Will Friday bring another campus blackout?

Back-to-back Friday power outages has City College worried going into finals.

Brian Mohler, Arts & Entertainment Editor • December 14, 2018

With a power outage closing campus on each of the last two Fridays, faculty and students have wondered if the lights will stay on tomorrow. Allison Torres, an SDG&E communications manager, said City College shouldn’t worry about another Friday outage.

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SDCCD trustees welcome two new, returning members

Sean Elo, Craig Milgrim and Maria Nieto Senour all took the oath of office.

Jonny Rico, Editor-in-Chief • December 14, 2018

The San Diego Community College District welcomed two new board of trustees members in addition to welcoming back its president on Thursday evening at the district offices in Mission Valley.

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New City College website expected to launch in January

College Council passed a motion to roll out a new website without student leaders present.

Brian Mohler, Arts and Entertainment Editor • December 13, 2018

After a longer-than-expected wait, San Diego City College plans to introduce a brand new website, the College Council decided on Tuesday evening.

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City College student journeys across the border to star on stage

Despite turmoil at the border, Vanessa Flores crosses on a daily basis to get to San Diego City College.

Jen Souza, Copy Editor • December 13, 2018

When Vanessa Flores realized her passion for performing after auditioning for “The Rocky Horror Show” last semester, changing her major from graphic design to musical theatre wasn’t something she thought twice about.

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Possible TB exposure at community colleges in San Diego

Two unrelated TB cases at City College and MiraCosta College were announced on Monday.

Jonny Rico, Editor-in-Chief • December 11, 2018

Students at San Diego City College and MiraCosta College may have been exposed to tuberculosis earlier this year in unrelated cases, according to the San Diego Community College District and San Diego County.

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A round of beers for Camp Fire victims

Craft beer breweries come together to help California fire relief effort.

Brian Mohler, Arts & Entertainment Editor • December 6, 2018

This holiday season, craft beer is being used to help bring relief to those devastated by the Camp Fire. Sierra Nevada is leading a nationwide effort to brew a fundraiser beer called Resilience Butte County Proud IPA.

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San Diego City College looks for ways to handle budget deficit

City College plans to lean on San Diego City College Foundation to overcome nearly $1 million deficit.

Jennifer Souza, Copy Editor • December 5, 2018

Plans to offset an approximate $900,000 shortfall in the San Diego City College budget were discussed at the College Council meeting on Tuesday afternoon. Sid Voorakkara, chairperson of San Diego City...

RTVF professor announces retirement from City College

Professor Laura Castañeda will put an end to her nearly two-decade City College career.

Marissa Gonzales, Sports Editor • November 27, 2018

Professor Laura Castañeda is the editorial advisor for San Diego City College’s Newscene, a 30-minute weekly newscast produced by students. After this semester, she is leaving City College and the department that she has dedicated her life and career to for nearly two decades.

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San Diego election results and analysis

The City Times staff is updating this article throughout the evening with the latest election results, live from Golden Hall.

CT Staff • November 6, 2018

The City Times staff will update this article throughout the evening with the latest election results, live from Golden Hall.

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New breweries refreshing downtown

Craft beer venues are opening in East Village, including breweries offering gluten-reduced beers and gluten-free bites

Brian Mohler, Arts & Entertainment Editor • November 2, 2018

Craft beer is pouring into downtown’s East Village.

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Scallywag festival is back in San Diego

Punk rock and craft beer will come together at Scallywag festival on Oct. 20.

Brian Mohler, Arts & Entertainment Editor • October 19, 2018

Waterfront Park is turning Rancid on Oct. 20. The ska-influenced punk band with the mega-hit songs "Time Bomb" and "Ruby Soho" will headline at the Scallywag music and craft beer festival.

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