City Times

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 16 addresses lack of representation

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City Times Staff, Editor • October 29, 2020

Proposition 16 offers a part of that solution by creating more opportunities for minorities to escape the confines of generations of discrimination, creating a more equitable society where everyone has an opportunity to succeed.

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City College drama takes fall production online

Performances will stream online over six days

Brandon Manus, Staff Writer • October 29, 2020

The Dramatic Arts Program at San Diego City College will present six days of performances of the David Ives comedy play “Mere Mortals,” a collection of hilarious and witty one-acts.

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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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HUBU Conference coming to City College

This year's conference will be virtual on Oct. 29

Deserie Larios, Staff Writer • October 26, 2020

The 10th Annual Hermanos Unidos Brothers United conference, aimed at supporting, inspiring and motivating men through topics addressing real life issues faced in college, is coming on Oct. 29.

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VIDEO: New state guidelines for theme parks released

The guidelines have sparked outrage among theme park officials, fans

Devon Doane, Multimedia Journalist, Newscene • October 23, 2020

Under a new set of state guidelines, major theme parks in the state cannot open until their host county has reached the least restrictive tier.

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City College SUBIR hosts a virtual event about women in STEM

Virtual event hosted by SUBIR, SACNAS engaged students in discussion about Chicanx and Latinx womxn in STEM

Katia Pechenkina, Staff Writer • October 22, 2020

STEM fields contribute to some of the most exciting and cutting-edge advancements humankind has ever seen. But they also lack diversity.

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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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