CTTV/NEWSCENE

CTTV Newscene is a national award-winning, weekly broadcast news show produced, directed and presented by Radio, Television & Film students at San Diego City College.

It is the flagship program of the new CTTV, which expanded its programming in the spring 2021 semester to include the interview show Inside City and Inside City Sports. Since then, the range of content has only increased — check it all out on YouTube.

Faculty: Chris Acedo, [email protected] and Nicole Vargas, [email protected]; CTM adviser: Nicole Vargas, [email protected]

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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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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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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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5 tips for self-care from the City College campus (with video)

City College’s administration shared how they relieve stress

Vicky Pineda, Multimedia Journalist, Newscene • February 16, 2021

During convocation, the San Diego City College vice presidents’ had a conversation about self care. It was one of the questions that was brought up by Cesar Gumapas, during the City Talk Unscripted discussion, which is the campus version of Ted Talks.

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MAGAZINE: Newscene alumna makes move to professional ranks

Christina Painton, now a morning producer in Waco, Texas, was Newscene's executive producer last fall

Kathryn Gray, Contributor • January 25, 2021

The same day the fall semester ended at San Diego City College, Newscene's Christina Painton started a new job as morning show producer in Waco, Texas.

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VIDEO: President Biden signs long list of executive actions in first 48 hours

President freezes student loans in first hours in office

Noelle Mortensen, Multimedia Journalist, Newscene • January 23, 2021

Biden has been in office 48 hours and he has already rolled out almost 75 significant actions and policies. Here are the executive actions that could potentially impact City College students most.

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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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VIDEO: 2020 hurricane season broke all records

The Atlantic basin had a record breaking hurricane season with 30 named storms

Jesus Lopez, Meteorologist • December 22, 2020

2020 was a record-breaking year for Atlantic hurricanes, a signal that sea surface temperatures are rising.

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VIDEO: The pandemic causing an economic divide

The wealth of Amazon founder and CEO Jeff Bezos doubled, while unemployment soared

Noelle Mortensen, Multimedia Journalist, Newscene • December 17, 2020

During the course of 2020 and the pandemic, the popularity of online shopping has been surging. Amazon has become a convenient way many people shop for their basic needs.

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