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OPINION: Prop 18 shapes positive habit in young voters

OPINION: Prop 18 shapes positive habit in young voters

Produced in collaboration with City College history students
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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Proposition 25

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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SeaWorld

VIDEO: New state guidelines for theme parks released

The guidelines have sparked outrage among theme park officials, fans
Devon Doane, Multimedia Journalist, Newscene October 23, 2020
Under a new set of state guidelines, major theme parks in the state cannot open until their host county has reached the least restrictive tier.
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Ellen Ochoa in space

City College SUBIR hosts a virtual event about women in STEM

Virtual event hosted by SUBIR, SACNAS engaged students in discussion about Chicanx and Latinx womxn in STEM
Katia Pechenkina, Staff Writer October 22, 2020
STEM fields contribute to some of the most exciting and cutting-edge advancements humankind has ever seen. But they also lack diversity.
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Undocumented Student Action Week

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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City Times Voter Guide: Propositions

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

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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Proposition 18

Proposition 18: Primary voting for 17-year-olds

Proposition 18 would permit 17-year-olds to vote earlier
Deserie Larios, Staff Writer October 19, 2020
Proposition 18 would permit 17-year-olds to vote in primary and special elections.
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Proposition 24

Proposition 24: Privacy rights initiative

Existing consumer data privacy laws, rights will be expanded if Prop 24 passes
Tyler Perches, Staff Writer October 19, 2020
Proposition 24 would allow existing consumer data privacy laws and rights will be expanded.
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Proposition 15

Proposition 15: Commercial tax assessment changes

Taxes would be based on market value, not purchase price
Lucas Barreto, Staff Writer October 19, 2020
Proposition 15 says it increases funding for public schools, community colleges and local government services by changing tax assessment of commercial and industrial property.
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Proposition 20

Proposition 20: Criminal justice reform

Criminal sentencing, parole and DNA collection initiative
Christina Painton, Staff Writer October 19, 2020
Proposition 20 repeals certain criminal justice reforms voted on in 2014 and 2016 designed to reduce the prison population in California.
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