![Erwin Mejia, owner of La Rumba Barbershop](https://sdcitytimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/CTM-CT-Cover-Templates-12.png)
Barbershop owner continues his business on his own
La Rumba was forced to shut down two separate times due to COVID-19 restrictions
Susana Serrano, Multimedia Journalist
• June 23, 2021
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![Rodeo's Meat Market and Catering](https://sdcitytimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/CTM-CT-Cover-Templates-4.png)
National City market uses social media, delivery services to survive the pandemic
Family business improvises to keep its catering income coming in
Katia Pechenkina, Multimedia Journalist
• June 23, 2021
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![Tortilleria El Grano de Oro](https://sdcitytimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/CTM-CT-Cover-Templates-13.png)
Tortilleria struggles to keep up with declining sales during COVID-19 pandemic
Owner of El Grano de Oro tried to apply for government grants but was unsuccessful
Susana Serrano, Multimedia Journalist
• June 23, 2021
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![Dream Crystal Gifts](https://sdcitytimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/CTM-CT-Cover-Templates-5.png)
National City entrepreneur balances two different businesses during the pandemic
The owner of a flower shop and novelty gift store gets creative to keep customers coming back
Gabriel Schneider, Multimedia Journalist
• June 23, 2021
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![Officer Richard Farrell is restrained by members of San Diego City College’s staff and a fellow police officer during the Alert, Lockdown, Inform, Counter, Evacuate (ALICE) Training class in MS-140 on Oct. 22. Photo credit: Mike Madriaga](https://sdcitytimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/2_IMG_6284-900x614.jpg)
Safety classes now in session
ALICE active shooter training starts early at San Diego City College
Mike Madriaga
• October 29, 2015
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