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Jacobs takes early lead over Gómez in the race for the 53rd

Jacobs celebrates her lead during a virtual election night party

Brittney Gray, Contributor • November 3, 2020

San Diego City Council president Georgette Gómez has conceded the race for the 53rd district race to leader Sara Jacobs.

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As early results are coming in, Ammar Campa-Najjar is showing lead over Darrell Issa

Democrat Campa-Najjar has 50.4% of votes

Ekaterina Pechenkina, Staff Writer • November 3, 2020

In the 50th Congressional District, the early results are showing a tight race between Democratic candidate Ammar Campa-Najjar and Republican Darrell Issa.

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VIDEO: Young voters turning out in record numbers in 2020

The polls close today at 8 p.m.

Jesus Lopez, Multimedia Journalist, Newscene • November 3, 2020

Athletes, celebrities, models and TikTokers alike are helping groups such as NextGen, When We All Vote and Rock the Vote engage young voters.

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A viewer’s guide to election night

The race for 270 electoral votes starts tonight

Eric Bradner, CNN • November 3, 2020

Fast-counting swing states in the Southeast will begin to report their results early. And counting votes could take some states several more days.

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VIDEO: Mail-in ballot deadlines explained

Confusion continues over rules that vary by state

Devon Doane, Multimedia Journalist, Newscene • October 30, 2020

As voters mail in ballots in record numbers, there is a lot of confusion among California voters about when their ballots should be turned in.

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City College drama takes fall production online

Performances will stream online over six days

Brandon Manus, Staff Writer • October 29, 2020

The Dramatic Arts Program at San Diego City College will present six days of performances of the David Ives comedy play “Mere Mortals,” a collection of hilarious and witty one-acts.

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OPINION: Prop 25 clogs prisons, wastes money

Produced in collaboration with City College history students

City Times Staff, Editor • October 27, 2020

Proposition 25 replaces money bail with a system based on public safety and the flight risk of the defendant. It would also limit the amount of time a person would remain in jail before trial for most demeanors to within 12 hours of being placed in jail.

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HUBU Conference coming to City College

This year's conference will be virtual on Oct. 29

Deserie Larios, Staff Writer • October 26, 2020

The 10th Annual Hermanos Unidos Brothers United conference, aimed at supporting, inspiring and motivating men through topics addressing real life issues faced in college, is coming on Oct. 29.

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Undocumented Student Action Week continues at City College

Undocumented Student Week of Action continues through Friday

Deserie Larios, Staff Writer • October 21, 2020

San Diego City, Mesa, Miramar colleges and Continuing Education campuses have collaborated for a week of virtual events and activities for Undocumented Student Action Week.

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Props got you stumped? City Times has you covered

Check out the 12 California propositions

Marlena Harvey, News Editor • October 20, 2020

Are you one of the many still holding onto your mail-in ballot, or maybe waiting until Election Day on Nov. 3 to cast your ballot? City Times has published a voting guide for each proposition.

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Proposition 22: App-based drivers as independent contractors

Support for Prop. 22 split by party lines

Paris Hickson, Staff Writer • October 19, 2020

Proposition 22 classifies app-based drivers, such as those for Uber or Lyft, as contractors as opposed to calling them employees and provides independent-drivers other methods of compensation.

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VIDEO: Trump, Biden appear in competing town halls

The events were covered in this week’s edition of Newscene, the award-winning student-produced weekly newscast

Christina Painton, Executive Producer, Newscene • October 16, 2020

Donald Trump and Joe Biden dueled it out in competing town hall meetings Thursday night.

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