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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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City College welcomes back students, faculty

Services are available for new and returning students.

Sonny Garibay, Editor-in-Chief • August 20, 2019

San Diego City College convened for the 2019 fall semester on Monday, welcoming back new students, returners and faculty.

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Student support services to remain open at City College during summer break

With some schecdule modifications, most offices and services at City College will remain open during the summer.

Elisabeth Vermeulen and Scott Gardinier • May 25, 2019

Students can expect most on-campus services to be available to them over the summer 2019 session with some schedule modifications.

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City College pays price for convention center move

Cancelled Balboa Park Project pushes graduation to Convention Center.

Vicky Pineda, Assistant Sports Editor • May 24, 2019

The city of San Diego’s planned Balboa Park Reservation project, which was meant to renovate the Plaza de Panama section of the park, forced San Diego City College to look for alternative venue options for its yearly commencement ceremony.

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Beloved 50-year City College professor retires

Professor Cruz Rangel was honored at the 2019 Chicano Latina Graduation Celebration that he founded.

Brian Mohler, Arts & Entertainment Editor • May 21, 2019

When professor Cruz Rangel started teaching at San Diego City College, Richard Nixon was president and many of his students did not have the right to vote, because the 26th Amendment to the U. S. Constitution hadn’t lowered the voting age from 21 to 18 yet.

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City College ASG recycling proposal gets canned

District contract with waste removal company prevents ASG recycling idea from moving forward.

Jonny Rico and David Ahumada • May 8, 2019

Josh Tanida is hoping to get others involved in recycling by implementing a formal program on campus, but he has run into resistance from the San Diego Community College District.

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City College police required to use force, incident caught on video

SDCCD police officers arrested a suspect with three outstanding warrants in the AH/BT quad.

Jonny Rico, Editor-in-Chief • April 15, 2019

San Diego City College student Ryan Gonzalez was walking down the stairs to the AH/BT quad to leave campus on April 3 when he noticed a police vehicle roll onto campus. Gonzalez said he saw two officers approached a man and put him into handcuffs before the man fell to the ground.

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Few options for upcoming City College ASG election

Cafeteria issue seen as a factor in low ASG participation.

Jesse Altilio, Staff Writer • April 3, 2019

San Diego City College will be holding elections for the Associated Student Government on April 10-11, according to an email sent by college administrators this week.

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