City Times

OPINION: Voting not a reward, but a right with Prop 17

Produced in collaboration with City College history students

City Times Staff, Editor • November 2, 2020

Proposition 17 amends the Constitution of California to allow U.S. citizens who are on state parole for a felony conviction the right to vote. This would also allow for these citizens to participate in elections.

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OPINION: Prop 23 improves safety, accountability in dialysis clinics

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City Times Staff, Editor • October 30, 2020

Proposition 23 improves safety and accountability in dialysis clinics. A yes vote requires a doctor to be on site during all treatment hours.

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OPINION: Prop 25 clogs prisons, wastes money

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City Times Staff, Editor • October 27, 2020

Proposition 25 replaces money bail with a system based on public safety and the flight risk of the defendant. It would also limit the amount of time a person would remain in jail before trial for most demeanors to within 12 hours of being placed in jail.

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5 fun Halloween activities for 2020

Check out this list of pandemic-friendly ideas for all ages

Noelle Mortensen, Multimedia Journalist, Newscene • October 16, 2020

With everything gone virtual, holidays such as Halloween are starting to look a little different this year. Check out this list of fun local events.

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Proposition 25: Abolishing cash bail

Replaces cash bail with risk assessments for detained suspects

Rachel de la Torre and Vicky Pineda • October 16, 2020

Proposition 25, will uphold the current state legislation, Senate Bill 10, which replaces the cash bail with risk assessments for detained suspects, who are awaiting trials.

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SDCCD announced financial contingency plan to kick in next year

Plans to take short-term loans against future state funding

Christina Painton, Staff Writer • October 14, 2020

With little hope of another round of federal pandemic relief coming, the San Diego Community College District needs to seek out new ways to cover daily expenses.

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City College wants you to rock the vote

Rock the Vote, City College want to educate students

Tyler Perches, Staff Writer • October 13, 2020

With the election coming up, this week's Rock the Vote Forum helps voters by educating them on what’s on the ballot.

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San Diego Latino communities face systemic barriers to COVID-19 testing

Barriers prevent Latinos from undergoing COVID-19 testing

Ekaterina Pechenkina, Staff Writer • October 12, 2020

Serious and systemic barriers are preventing Latino communities from undergoing COVID-19 testing and engaging in contact tracing programs in San Diego County, according to a report released by The Chicano Federation on Sept. 28.

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VIDEO: COVID-19 spreads in White House

The story is covered in this week’s edition of Newscene, the award-winning student-produced weekly newscast

Chris LeFall, Multimedia Journalist, Newscene • October 9, 2020

A week after President Donald Trump returned to the Oval Office, the virus has spread to other staff members in the White House and beyond.

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BLOG: Free, affordable resources for City College students in need

Here is a list of resources for students at City College

Lucas Barreto and Tyler Perches • October 8, 2020

San Diego Community College held a Hunger Action Day in partnership with San Diego Food Bank on Tuesday, Oct. 6. If you require assistance but missed the day, resources are available to you.

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Free food for City students

They are also accepting walk-ups, no one will be turned away

Ryan Hoeffs, Staff Writer • October 6, 2020

Partnering with the San Diego Food Bank, City College will be presenting this month’s “Hunger Action Day” and distributing fresh fruits, vegetables or canned goods to any affiliate in need.

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Library books can now be returned to City College

Books must be returned by Thursday, Oct.15

Paris Hickson, Staff Writer • October 5, 2020

Any books rented from the San Diego City College library before the COVID-19 pandemic can now be returned to City College.

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