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VIDEO: COVID-19 makes history in 2020

The pandemic is the top news story of the year

Chris LeFall, Multimedia Journalist, Newscene • December 11, 2020

COVID-19 has impacted the entire world since its first confirmed case in the United States on January 21, 2020. The pandemic was selected as the top news story of the year.

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VIDEO: SDSU cancels spring break due to COVID-19 fears

Four "rest and recovery" days will be added to the spring term

Ben Guadarrama, Multimedia Journalist, Newscene • December 4, 2020

San Diego State University has canceled its traditional spring break for the 2021 semester.

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3 tips to preparing for wildfire evacuations

Recent Willow Fire a reminder that fires can happen year-round

Noelle Mortensen and Vicky Pineda • December 3, 2020

Overnight a wild fire erupted in Rancho San Diego. As of 8:55 a.m. the Willow Fire is 30 acres and 50% contained, only one home was destroyed and six homes were damaged.

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VIDEO: Purple-tier restrictions set to start tonight in San Diego

Restrictions begin at midnight

Ben Guadarrama, Multimedia Journalist, Newscene • November 13, 2020

President elect Joe Biden announced a new COVID-19 advisory board ahead of his inauguration.

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California State University to welcome new chancellor

Castro is the first California native CSU chancellor

Katia Pechenkina, Staff Writer • November 12, 2020

As many City College students prepare to transfer to a Cal State University this spring, the system will have a new face in leadership starting in January.

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SDCCD announced financial contingency plan to kick in next year

Plans to take short-term loans against future state funding

Christina Painton, Staff Writer • October 14, 2020

With little hope of another round of federal pandemic relief coming, the San Diego Community College District needs to seek out new ways to cover daily expenses.

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San Diego Latino communities face systemic barriers to COVID-19 testing

Barriers prevent Latinos from undergoing COVID-19 testing

Ekaterina Pechenkina, Staff Writer • October 12, 2020

Serious and systemic barriers are preventing Latino communities from undergoing COVID-19 testing and engaging in contact tracing programs in San Diego County, according to a report released by The Chicano Federation on Sept. 28.

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Search for the next San Diego City College District chancellor underway

Applications and nominations are being accepted

Katia Pechenkina, Staff Writer • September 24, 2020

The San Diego Community College District Board of Trustees has posted the Chancellor Profile and is now accepting applications and nominations for the position to replace Constance Carroll.

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SDCCD, City College classes to remain online for remainder of academic year

Announcement made in advance of a virtual forum by Chancellor Constance Carroll

Gabriel Schneider, Managing Editor • September 17, 2020

The San Diego Community College District, one of the largest in California, will remain online with its instruction through the academic year, including the January 2021 intersession and spring 2021 semester.

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State, district chancellors respond to DACA decision

The Supreme Court of the United States blocked an attempt to repeal DACA

Melisa Cabello-Cuahutle, Managing Editor • June 18, 2020

The Supreme Court blocked the attempt by the administration of President Donald Trump to repeal the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) on July 18.

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Q&A with SDCCD Police Chief Joseph Ramos

SDCCD Police is the largest community college police department in the state of California

Gabriel Schneider, Staff Writer • June 15, 2020

San Diego Community College District Police Chief Joseph Ramos discussed the ban of carotid restraint and the protests against police brutality and racial injustice.

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City College student severely injured in protest speaks

Leslie Furcron talked in a press conference about her experience at the May 30 La Mesa protest

Vicky Pineda, Co-Editor-in-Chief • June 11, 2020

Leslie Furcron, a San Diego City College student who was shot with a projectile while attending a protest in La Mesa, spoke to the media on June 10.

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