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UPDATE: Suspicious package causes A building evacuation

Classes at City College remain in session.

Sonny Garibay, Editor-in-Chief • December 2, 2019

San Diego Police Department has ordered an evacuation of the A building at San Diego City College after receiving calls about a suspicious package.

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Vaping related lung injuries reveal cost of addiction

San Diego County health officials, law enforcement, sound off on the risks of vape products.

Melisa Cabello-Cuahutle, News Editor • November 9, 2019

Electronic cigarettes were introduced as a less harmful and more attractive option than cigarettes. With their easy-to-hide appearance and fruity flavors, vaping products are an alluring item to many, yet they hide one key element: they are highly addictive.

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Business of Cannabis class coming to City College

BUS 145 begins Nov. 5.

Jade Benn, Staff Writer • October 10, 2019

In response to the boom in the legal cannabis industry, San Diego City College has created a first-of-its-kind class for a California community college

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College students a focus of Elizabeth Warren town hall

San Diego City College students share their thoughts on the Democratic candidate.

Lacey Stefano and Melisa Cabello-Cuahutle • October 3, 2019

Senator Elizabeth Warren who has high hopes in the 2020 presidential election spoke tonight at Waterfront Park about her campaign.

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LIVE UPDATES: Elizabeth Warren town hall

Newscene and City Times are on scene at the Elizabeth Warren town hall.

Scott Gardinier, Vicky Pineda, Melisa Cabello-Cuahutle, and Lacey Stefano • October 3, 2019

The Elizabeth Warren town hall was held at Waterfront Park Oct. 3. City Times and Newscene were present to provide live updates from the event.

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City College students wait for student aid

"Unforeseen technical issues" cited as the cause for the delay.

Jade Benn, Staff Writer • September 24, 2019

San Diego City College students are dealing with student aid  delays due to unforeseen  technical difficulties.

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UPDATE: Independent contractor bill passes California State Senate

If you will be affected by AB5, City Times wants to hear your story.

Sonny Garibay, Editor-in-Chief • September 11, 2019

The State Senate passed California Assembly Bill 5 late last night, an attempt to reshape the gig economy many City College students rely on for income, but is likely to face a long battle through the courts.

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Camera, infrared-equipped snack machines arrive at City College

The San Diego Community College District is confident in the steps it is taking to protect the privacy of students using the machines.

Scott Gardinier, Copy Editor • September 4, 2019

Smart Market vending machines, equipped with cameras, infrared sensors and fingerprint scanners, were placed in the bottom of the S building over the summer, providing students and faculty with easy access to food items like bottled drinks, packaged salads and ready-made sandwiches.

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Special elections scheduled for City College ASG

Advisers of the student government hope to generate more interest this semester.

Vicky Pineda, Sports Editor • August 29, 2019

As the fall semester at San Diego City College begins, the Associated Student Government is handing out packets for candidates to run for student office.

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UPDATE: City College cafeteria facing more delays

Budget issues are limiting food options currently available to students.

Angel Cazares, Arts and Culture Editor • August 23, 2019

UPDATE: In an email to City Times the district has confirmed that a contract has now been signed for the installation of kitchen equipment in the cafeteria. However, due to delays in the delivery of a portion of the equipment, the opening of the cafeteria will be pushed back further.

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