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Construction on new City College Child Development Center wraps up

Center is providing remote services while the campus remains closed

Katia Pechenkina, Multimedia Journalist • March 15, 2021

While the San Diego City College campus has been closed for a year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, construction workers have been making continued progress on the new Child Development Center.

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VIDEO: Gavin Newsom delivers State of the State amid recall effort

Next deadline in push to oust governor comes on Wednesday

Jillian Fortner, Multimedia Journalist • March 12, 2021

Governor Gavin Newsom delivered the State of the State Address at an empty Dodger Stadium Tuesday, focusing on uniting California a year after the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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VIDEO: Serra High School is changing its name after a unanimous school board vote

Kumeyaay Nation leaders supporting the move to Canyon Hill High

Noelle Mortensen, Multimedia Journalist • March 12, 2021

Serra High School is changing its name, mascot, and colors after a successful student petition and vote by the San Diego Unified School Board.

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MAGAZINE: Marine veteran writes next chapter of his music story

City College home to music evolution of D’Marcus Andrus

Will Mauriz, Multimedia Journalist • March 11, 2021

The musical origin story of D’Marcus Andrus puts him on the streets of Japan setting up flyers for underground rap shows. Hw is now president of City College's Music Club.

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RADIO: Women’s History Month continues with City College events

Details of the new federal stimulus package are outlined in today's edition of News Radio Midday

Vicky Pineda, CTM Operations Manager • March 10, 2021

In today's episode of News Radio Midday, Women's History Month continues at San Diego City College with a pair of virtual presentations this week. The new federal stimulus package is explained. Also, the wet weather in San Diego is bringing heavy rain and snow. Learn how long it will last.

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City College workshop on grief helps students navigate loss

Carrying On is a four-part series that continues on March 16

Kathryn Gray, Multimedia Journalist • March 10, 2021

Carrying On is a four-part grief workshop series presented by the Student Health Center through May. The second workshop, Navigating Grief, will focus on recognizing different types of grief and how we experience them.

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RADIO: Upcoming deadline could impact City College students’ GPAs

The San Diego Padres are also thanking Governor Gavin Newsom in today's edition of News Radio Midday

Vicky Pineda, CTM Operations Manager • March 8, 2021

In today's episode, a deadline is approaching that could impact your GPA if you are a San Diego City College student. The San Diego Padres are thanking Governor Gavin Newsom. In weather, rain is on the way. Get your umbrellas ready, San Diego!

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City Women Rock event coming to City College (with video)

It is the fifth year of the annual event

Deserie Larios, Staff writer • March 6, 2021

San Diego City College is hosting its 5th annual City Women Rock event on International Women’s Day. This year's theme for Women's Day is #ChooseToChallenge, “From challenge comes change, so let's all choose to challenge,” a quote from the International Women's Day website.

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VIDEO: California to set aside 40% of vaccines for underrepresented communities

The plan is a first in the nation

Katia Pechenkina, Multimedia Journalist, Newscene • March 5, 2021

California is planning to begin distributing 40% of its coronavirus vaccine doses to the most vulnerable communities. The latest is in this week’s episode of Newscene, the award-winning student-produced weekly newscast.

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RADIO: News Radio Midday debuts on Soundcloud

Twice-weekly show will feature a 10-minute student-produced radio news program

Vicky Pineda, CTM Operations Manager • March 3, 2021

The students of City Times Sound debuted the first News Radio Midday show on Wednesday, March 3.

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VIDEO: A hearty lentil soup good anytime made from Hunger Action Day at City College

Are you up for the #citycookingchallenge? Share you best dish on social media

Jesus Lopez, Staff Writer • March 2, 2021

City Times reporter Jesus Lopez was back at San Diego City College's Hunger Action Day. He made a lentil soup with the onions, potatoes and carrots from his box of donated food.

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San Diego City College partners with local non-profits to fight hunger

Share what you create with your bag of food #CityCookingChallenge

Jesus Lopez, Staff Writer • March 2, 2021

City College’s Hunger Action Days takes place the first Tuesday and third Monday of every month from 12-2 p.m. or until food runs out.

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