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VIDEO: Gavin Newsom delivers State of the State amid recall effort

Next deadline in push to oust governor comes on Wednesday

Jillian Fortner, Multimedia Journalist • March 12, 2021

Governor Gavin Newsom delivered the State of the State Address at an empty Dodger Stadium Tuesday, focusing on uniting California a year after the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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VIDEO: Serra High School is changing its name after a unanimous school board vote

Kumeyaay Nation leaders supporting the move to Canyon Hill High

Noelle Mortensen, Multimedia Journalist • March 12, 2021

Serra High School is changing its name, mascot, and colors after a successful student petition and vote by the San Diego Unified School Board.

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MAGAZINE: Marine veteran writes next chapter of his music story

City College home to music evolution of D’Marcus Andrus

Will Mauriz, Multimedia Journalist • March 11, 2021

The musical origin story of D’Marcus Andrus puts him on the streets of Japan setting up flyers for underground rap shows. Hw is now president of City College's Music Club.

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RADIO: Women’s History Month continues with City College events

Details of the new federal stimulus package are outlined in today's edition of News Radio Midday

Vicky Pineda, CTM Operations Manager • March 10, 2021

In today's episode of News Radio Midday, Women's History Month continues at San Diego City College with a pair of virtual presentations this week. The new federal stimulus package is explained. Also, the wet weather in San Diego is bringing heavy rain and snow. Learn how long it will last.

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VIDEO: California to set aside 40% of vaccines for underrepresented communities

The plan is a first in the nation

Katia Pechenkina, Multimedia Journalist, Newscene • March 5, 2021

California is planning to begin distributing 40% of its coronavirus vaccine doses to the most vulnerable communities. The latest is in this week’s episode of Newscene, the award-winning student-produced weekly newscast.

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RADIO: News Radio Midday debuts on Soundcloud

Twice-weekly show will feature a 10-minute student-produced radio news program

Vicky Pineda, CTM Operations Manager • March 3, 2021

The students of City Times Sound debuted the first News Radio Midday show on Wednesday, March 3.

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VIDEO: A hearty lentil soup good anytime made from Hunger Action Day at City College

Are you up for the #citycookingchallenge? Share you best dish on social media

Jesus Lopez, Staff Writer • March 2, 2021

City Times reporter Jesus Lopez was back at San Diego City College's Hunger Action Day. He made a lentil soup with the onions, potatoes and carrots from his box of donated food.

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VIDEO: FDA recommends Johnson & Johnson’s coronavirus vaccine as eligibility expands in San Diego County

New vaccination sites opening in Otay Mesa and Lemon Grove

Katia Pechenkina, Multimedia Journalist, Newscene • February 26, 2021

The Food and Drug Administration has authorized Johnson & Johnson's coronavirus vaccine for emergency use on Friday, a day before new sites open in San Diego County.

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MAGAZINE: Tuna melt, with my grandma’s best potato salad recipe

#CityCookingChallenge kicks off with a make-at-home version of Panera's Pick 2

Jesus Lopez, Staff Writer • February 22, 2021

#CityCookingChallenge kicks off with City Times reporter Jesus Lopez putting together a make-at-home version of Panera's Pick 2.

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Chancellor candidate Carlos Turner Cortez views role through educator’s lens (with podcast)

Get to know one of the four candidates to lead the district

Gabriel Schneider, Editor-in-Chief • February 19, 2021

Over the years, Carlos Turner Cortez applied several times to work under, and learn from, San Diego Community College District Chancellor Constance Carroll.

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VIDEO: From elections results to power tools, 2020 a year of new Google trends

Searches went beyond the election, COVID-19

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

Google, the most used web search engine in the world, lets you see what was trending all year. So Newcene decided to take a look at the most searched things of 2020.

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VIDEO: Boseman, Trebek among celebrities lost in 2020

In 2020, stars from sports and entertainment passed away

Joel Garcia, Multimedia Journalist, Newscene • December 29, 2020

Black Panther star Chadwick Boseman was privately fighting colon cancer while working on a wide range of films. Boseman was one of a number of high-profile celebrities who died this year.

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