City Times

Study: SDCCD career education programs add $1.6B boost to local economy

Programs like cybersecurity, child development, cosmetology and photography impact region in drastic, positive way

Kenneth Jaimes, Multimedia Journalist • September 14, 2022

Career education programs offered within the San Diego Community College District have an economic impact of $1.6 billion in the San Diego region, according to a study done by Lightcast.

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UPDATED: Fear, frustration of SDCCD staff dominates the first fall trustees meeting

Public comments included a letter signed by 36 staff members

Jakob McWhinney, Multimedia Journalist • August 27, 2021

Staff from the student services departments of all four campuses vented their fears and frustrations regarding the SDCCD's recent decision to require them to return to campus amid rising COVID-19 numbers at the Aug. 26 Board of Trustees meeting.

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VIDEO: CTTV’s Newscene releases their final show of the semester

Newscene has broadcast its shows virtually throughout the spring 2021 semester

Jillian Fortner, Multimedia Journalist • May 26, 2021

Although the pandemic has prevented City College television news students from working in the on-campus studio this spring, the show must go on. CTTV's final Newscene program of the semester is a clip show that presents some of the best student news packages of the term.

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VIDEO: Biden talks education in address to joint congress

Biden made a promise to make community college tuition free

Chris LeFall, Multimedia Journalist • April 30, 2021

President Joe Biden addressed Congress for the first time just shy of his first 100 days in office on Wednesday, April 28.

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Application deadline extended for CSU

New deadline for fall 2021 is December 15

Vicky Pineda, Editor-in-Chief • December 1, 2020

The California State University has changed the deadline for transfers from its original date Dec. 4.

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Important information, deadlines for transferring students coming

City College is helping students as deadline to transfer applications approaches

Katia Pechenkina, Staff Writer • November 9, 2020

As the deadline for transfer application approaches, San Diego City College students can get assistance with university transfer applications and career guidance virtually.

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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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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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City College president releases open letter to Black women, community

The message followed grand jury decision in Breonna Taylor murder

Noelle Mortensen, Multimedia Journalist, Newscene • September 25, 2020

As protests continued in Louisville and across the country, including in San Diego, after the police involved in Breonna Taylor’s murder were not convicted, San Diego City College President Ricky Shabazz shared an open letter to the community.

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City College offering scholarships for fall students

Student Affairs has set up a virtual scholarship office to help

Deserie Larios, Staff Writer • September 22, 2020

Students at San Diego City College can apply now for scholarships to help cover the cost of their education.

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Wifi available for City College students in need

Parking lot 5 is located on the northeast corner of 16th and C streets

Lucas Barreto, Staff Writer • September 15, 2020

Students needing a stable internet connection to watch lectures or complete assignments can access campus wifi in parking lot 5 located alongside the child development center.

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