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OPINION: Prop 22 justifies app-based drivers employment status

Produced in collaboration with City College history students

City Times Staff, Editor • November 2, 2020

Proposition 22 would classify app-based drivers as “independent contractors” instead of “employees” while offering certain compensation as a replacement if the driver meets certain criteria.

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OPINION: Voting not a reward, but a right with Prop 17

Produced in collaboration with City College history students

City Times Staff, Editor • November 2, 2020

Proposition 17 amends the Constitution of California to allow U.S. citizens who are on state parole for a felony conviction the right to vote. This would also allow for these citizens to participate in elections.

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City College professors encourage ‘sleeping giants’ to vote

Students joined in for a live discussion on the importance of voting

Deserie Larios, Staff Writer • October 30, 2020

Professors at San Diego City College encouraged students to get to know the candidates and different propositions to make the best-educated decision when they vote.

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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.

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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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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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Undocumented Student Action Week continues at City College

Undocumented Student Week of Action continues through Friday

Deserie Larios, Staff Writer • October 21, 2020

San Diego City, Mesa, Miramar colleges and Continuing Education campuses have collaborated for a week of virtual events and activities for Undocumented Student Action Week.

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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.

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Proposition 22: App-based drivers as independent contractors

Support for Prop. 22 split by party lines

Paris Hickson, Staff Writer • October 19, 2020

Proposition 22 classifies app-based drivers, such as those for Uber or Lyft, as contractors as opposed to calling them employees and provides independent-drivers other methods of compensation.

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Proposition 18: Primary voting for 17-year-olds

Proposition 18 would permit 17-year-olds to vote earlier

Deserie Larios, Staff Writer • October 19, 2020

Proposition 18 would permit 17-year-olds to vote in primary and special elections.

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Proposition 24: Privacy rights initiative

Existing consumer data privacy laws, rights will be expanded if Prop 24 passes

Tyler Perches, Staff Writer • October 19, 2020

Proposition 24 would allow existing consumer data privacy laws and rights will be expanded.

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