CTTV/NEWSCENE

CTTV Newscene is a national award-winning, weekly broadcast news show produced, directed and presented by Radio, Television & Film students at San Diego City College.

It is the flagship program of the new CTTV, which expanded its programming in the spring 2021 semester to include the interview show Inside City and Inside City Sports. Since then, the range of content has only increased — check it all out on YouTube.

Faculty: Chris Acedo, [email protected] and Nicole Vargas, [email protected]; CTM adviser: Nicole Vargas, [email protected]

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City Times Media’s CTTV nominated for two student Emmy Awards

Executive Producer Jillian Fortner and Newscene team up for top honors

Sean Monney, Multimedia Journalist • May 8, 2023

Student work from CTTV was nominated for two regional student awards at this year’s National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Pacific Southwest Chapter Emmys, announced on May 5.

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VIDEO: First candidate running for CA governor in 2026 announced

Taco Fest and warmer weather are also in this week's edition of Newscene

Roxy Vieira, Production Manager, CTTV • April 27, 2023

Taco Fest and warmer weather are also in this week's edition of Newscene

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VIDEO: SD mayor shares budget, local schools take on TikTok

The weather is also looking nice for Earth Day celebrations this weekend

Roxanne Vieira, Production Manager, CTTV • April 20, 2023

Mayor Todd Gloria has outlined San Diego’s budget for 2024. A social media giant is being sued by local school districts. Meanwhile, an open house is on here at City College. All of that and more in this week’s edition of Newscene.

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VIDEO: ‘Cabaret’ coming to City College Saville Theatre

The musical opens April 21

Veronica Springer, Director, CTTV • April 18, 2023

The San Diego City College theatre program continues its spring productions with the opening of “Cabaret” on April 21 at the Saville Theatre.

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VIDEO: Board of Supervisors passes no confidence vote against Nathan Fletcher

The vote is a move to put pressure on Fletcher to resign immediately

Jillian Fortner, Executive Producer, CTTV • April 14, 2023

The San Diego Board of Supervisors passed a vote of no confidence against Supervisor Nathan Fletcher at a special meeting this week.

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VIDEO: Nathan Fletcher stepping down from county supervisors (with update)

Trump indicted and SDSU's historic run through March Madness also part of this week's edition of Newscene

Jillian Fortner, Executive Producer, CTTV • April 5, 2023

Trump indicted and SDSU's historic run through March Madness also part of this week's edition of Newscene

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VIDEO: Rain still pommeling San Diego, SDCCD distributing student grants

Latest episode of Newscene also previews the Festival of New Plays

Ben Guadarrama, News Director, CTTV • March 15, 2023

It’s raining again in San Diego. Find out when sunny skies will return in our weather report. The San Diego Community College District is distributing a new grant among students. An annual play is returning to San Diego City College -- find out how to get your tickets.

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VIDEO: City College department documentary to be featured at local film festival

The 30th annual San Diego Latino Film Festival takes place March 9-19

March 9, 2023

A documentary film celebrating the 50th anniversary of the San Diego City College Chicana/o Studies Department will be featured at the 2023 San Diego Latino Film Festival, which begins March 9.

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VIDEO: SDCCD boosted with federal funds, San Diego Latino Film Festival returns

Latest edition of CTTV's Newscene also introduces a new club at City College

Jillian Fortner, Executive Producer, CTTV • March 8, 2023

The San Diego Community College District received $3.4 million in federal funds that will go to LGBTQ students, Dreamer/undocumented students and former foster youth and The San Diego Community College District received $3.4 million in federal funds that will go to LGBTQ students, Dreamer/undocumented students and former foster youth and the San Diego Latino Film Festival returns this week.

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VIDEO: City College men’s basketball team advances to the Sweet 16

Knights will play Fullerton College on March 4

Joel Nevarez, Sports Editor • March 2, 2023

For the third season in a row, the San Diego City College men's basketball team is heading to the Sweet 16 of the California Community College Athletics Association playoffs, according to sdcityknights.com.

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VIDEO: Rain totals inch closer to a potential record in San Diego

2023 rainfall nearly meets yearly average

Ben Guadarrama, CTTV Multimedia Journalist • March 2, 2023

Since San Diego's storm season began on Oct. 1, the county saw 9.57 in. of rain as of February 26, nearly hitting the 10-inch average the county regularly sees each year, according to the National Weather Service.

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VIDEO: Rainy weather hits San Diego, IRS extends tax deadlines

CTTV drops first Newscene of the spring semester

Veronica Springer, CTTV Director • March 1, 2023

Rainy weather in San Diego is causing flooding and road closures all over town. The IRS is also giving tax extensions due to the severe weather in this week's edition of Newscene.

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