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Prepping for the primaries

A quick guide to the upcoming primaries

Marlena Harvey • February 28, 2020

This year, the California presidential primaries will be held in March instead of June. Unlike the previous 2012 and 2016 primaries, the 2020 primaries will give California voters the ability to cast their votes three months earlier.

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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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City College to revamp math courses

Bill takes effect this fall and allows students to get on the right track to transfer

David Ahumada, News Editor • March 21, 2019

A state law signed by former governor Jerry Brown will change the way students at San Diego City College and all other state community colleges approach math.

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Intercession opens, but with fewer options

With more classes online and few seats remaining, intercession officially opens today.

Jesse Altilio, Staff Writer • January 2, 2019

The Fall 2018 semester is officially over and students, especially those who have applied to transfer to a four-year university next fall, might be interested in four-week intersession classes.

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California DMV mistakenly registers ineligible voters

California Secretary of State Alex Padilla ordered a third-party investigation and will cancel the ineligible voter registrations.

Carla Zuniga, Staff Writer • October 18, 2018

The California Department of Motor Vehicles mistakenly registered 1,500 individuals to vote, according to multiple news organizations. The mistaken registrations are in addition to the already 23,000 reported registration errors last month.

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Still time to join record number of registered California voters

Nearly 76 percent of people eligible to vote in California are already registered and it’s not too late to join them.

Carla Zuniga, Staff Writer • October 7, 2018

There is still time to register to vote prior to the upcoming midterm election on Nov. 6. In order to be eligible to vote, registration must be completed before Oct. 22.

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Chancellor Carroll explains year full of changes for SDCCD

SDCCD chancellor explained how the new state funding formula will affect the district.

David Ahumada, Visuals Editor • September 18, 2018

A new formula affecting how the state of California allocates community college funding has resulted in the district making changes, Chancellor Dr. Constance Carroll explained in an open forum at San Diego City College on Sept. 18.

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San Diego Promise expands its reach

Enrollment more than tripled for 2018-19 school year.

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

San Diego Community College District has established itself as the leader among community college districts in the area when it comes to offering student assistance. Other community colleges in the region offer one year of tuition-free education, but only SDCCD’s San Diego Promise offers its students two years.

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Raising the 3 percent

Film festival highlights Latinos in the industry

Ikedra King, Arts Editor • April 20, 2018

For the second time this month, San Diego is at the forefront of film celebrations in Southern California.This year marks the 25th anniversary showcasing Latino filmmakers, directors, and actors to celebrate...

Miles apart: Trump visit incites rallies at the border

Monica de la Cruz, Managing Editor • March 21, 2018

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How to vote in June 7 primary election

Beatriz Merced • May 11, 2016

The first step to take for the California primary election is getting registered to vote. The last day to register is May 23 to vote in the primary election on June 7. You can register to vote via mail,...

Campus Equity Week returns to City College

Phoenix Webb • November 9, 2015

Campus Equity Week came to San Diego City College for the second year on Oct. 26, although it was not posted in the online calendar for the campus.The event was created to bring awareness to students,...