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District’s Dowd named to state funding oversight committee

San Diego Community College executive appointed to the Student Centered Funding Formula oversight committee.

Jonny Rico, Editor-in-Chief • February 5, 2019

A 12-member oversight committee has been assembled by California legislators to oversee and report back to state officials on the Student Centered Funding Formula. One of the members chosen to the committee is Dr. Bonnie Dowd, San Diego Community College District executive vice-chancellor of business and technology services.

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New year, new semester, new buildings at City College

The spring 2019 semester kicks off at City College today

Jonny Rico, Editor-in-Chief • January 28, 2019

School is back in session at San Diego City College and the rest of the San Diego Community College District schools today. Approximately 64,000 are expected at City College, San Diego Mesa College and Miramar College, according to a district news release.

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Will Friday bring another campus blackout?

Back-to-back Friday power outages has City College worried going into finals.

Brian Mohler, Arts & Entertainment Editor • December 13, 2018

With a power outage closing campus on each of the last two Fridays, faculty and students have wondered if the lights will stay on tomorrow. Allison Torres, an SDG&E communications manager, said City College shouldn’t worry about another Friday outage.

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SDCCD trustees welcome two new, returning members

Sean Elo, Craig Milgrim and Maria Nieto Senour all took the oath of office.

Jonny Rico, Editor-in-Chief • December 13, 2018

The San Diego Community College District welcomed two new board of trustees members in addition to welcoming back its president on Thursday evening at the district offices in Mission Valley.

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New City College website expected to launch in January

College Council passed a motion to roll out a new website without student leaders present.

Brian Mohler, Arts and Entertainment Editor • December 13, 2018

After a longer-than-expected wait, San Diego City College plans to introduce a brand new website, the College Council decided on Tuesday evening.

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Possible TB exposure at community colleges in San Diego

Two unrelated TB cases at City College and MiraCosta College were announced on Monday.

Jonny Rico, Editor-in-Chief • December 11, 2018

Students at San Diego City College and MiraCosta College may have been exposed to tuberculosis earlier this year in unrelated cases, according to the San Diego Community College District and San Diego County.

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Power back after outage at City College, again

Friday classes are canceled two weeks in a row due to unplanned power outages in the area.

Brian Mohler, Arts & Entertainment Editor • December 7, 2018

Power outages in the downtown San Diego, Balboa Park and Golden Hill area shut down City College campus for the second time in as many weeks.

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San Diego City College looks for ways to handle budget deficit

City College plans to lean on San Diego City College Foundation to overcome nearly $1 million deficit.

Jennifer Souza, Copy Editor • December 5, 2018

Plans to offset an approximate $900,000 shortfall in the San Diego City College budget were discussed at the College Council meeting on Tuesday afternoon. Sid Voorakkara, chairperson of San Diego City...

Power returns after outage closes City College campus

The Transfer Center, packed with students trying to make application deadlines, was evacuated.

Brian Mohler, Arts & Entertainment Editor • November 30, 2018

An SDG&E power outage darkened City College and a large portion of downtown San Diego, Balboa Park and Golden Hill at approximately 11:15 a.m. on Friday. A cause has not yet been determined.

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UPDATE: Water leak temporarily shuts off water in R building

This is the third water incident on campus this semester.

David Ahumada, Visuals Editor • November 13, 2018

A water leak in a San Diego City College parking lot caused a water shutdown in the R-building on Nov. 13. The R building was still operational except for the restrooms, which were temporarily closed.

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