City Times

OPINION: Prop 23 improves safety, accountability in dialysis clinics

Produced in collaboration with City College history students

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.

Read Story

OPINION: Prop 16 addresses lack of representation

Produced in collaboration with City College history students

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.

Read Story

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.

Read Story

OPINION: Prop 25 clogs prisons, wastes money

Produced in collaboration with City College history students

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.

Read Story

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.

Read Story

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.

Read Story

Props got you stumped? City Times has you covered

Check out the 12 California propositions

Marlena Harvey, News Editor • October 20, 2020

Are you one of the many still holding onto your mail-in ballot, or maybe waiting until Election Day on Nov. 3 to cast your ballot? City Times has published a voting guide for each proposition.

Read Story

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.

Read Story

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.

Read Story

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.

Read Story

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.

Read Story

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.

Read Story