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REVIEW: SD Rep traces a new story on an old ‘Mother Road’

Octavio Solis’ play stages a myriad of underrepresented voices in a new chapter to John Steinbeck’s “The Grapes of Wrath”

Philip Salata, Multimedia Journalist • October 26, 2021

After 18 months of darkness, the lights came on at the Lyceum downtown to debut prominent Latinx playwright Octavio Solis’ “Mother Road,” which imagines a future chapter to John Steinbeck’s “The Grapes of Wrath.”

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REVIEW: Music video featuring Vel the Wonder has City College ties

Director Nahla Valdez in a San Diego City College alum

Candise Berry, Multimedia Journalist • June 7, 2021

The music video for the song, "Got Me Like Me" is different from any other video I have ever seen before.

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OPINION: Prop 22 justifies app-based drivers employment status

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City Times Staff, Editor • November 2, 2020

Proposition 22 would classify app-based drivers as “independent contractors” instead of “employees” while offering certain compensation as a replacement if the driver meets certain criteria.

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OPINION: Voting not a reward, but a right with Prop 17

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City Times Staff, Editor • November 2, 2020

Proposition 17 amends the Constitution of California to allow U.S. citizens who are on state parole for a felony conviction the right to vote. This would also allow for these citizens to participate in elections.

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OPINION: Prop 23 improves safety, accountability in dialysis clinics

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City Times Staff, Editor • October 30, 2020

Proposition 23 improves safety and accountability in dialysis clinics. A yes vote requires a doctor to be on site during all treatment hours.

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OPINION: Prop 16 addresses lack of representation

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City Times Staff, Editor • October 29, 2020

Proposition 16 offers a part of that solution by creating more opportunities for minorities to escape the confines of generations of discrimination, creating a more equitable society where everyone has an opportunity to succeed.

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OPINION: Prop 15 a deceptive tax initiative

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City Times Staff, Editor • October 28, 2020

California has Proposition 15, a ballot initiative up for a vote on Nov. 3 would further cripple the state’s business economy and put a higher tax on commercial real estate.

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OPINION: Prop 18 shapes positive habit in young voters

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City Times Staff, Editor • October 28, 2020

Proposition 18 amends the California Constitution to permit 17-year-olds to vote in primary and special elections, with the expectation they will turn 18 by the next general election and otherwise be eligible to vote.

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OPINION: Prop 25 clogs prisons, wastes money

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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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REVIEW: “Countdown”

“Countdown” makes sure you always read your terms and conditions.

Mikal Garcia, Staff Writer • December 10, 2019

“Countdown” makes sure you always read your terms and conditions. #MikalsMovieRating

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REVIEW: “Ford v Ferrari”

Matt Damon and Christian Bale delivered outstanding performances in “Ford v Ferrari”

Mikal Garcia, Staff Writer • December 9, 2019

Taking place in Dearborn, Michigan, “Ford v Ferrari” told the story of the growth of Ford from a third-person perspective.

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REVIEW: “A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood”

“A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood” is what you didn’t know your childhood needed this holiday

Asha Said , Contributer • December 4, 2019

Directed by Marielle Heller and starring none other than Tom Hanks, “A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood” is a refreshing sentimental film just right for this holiday season.

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