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San Diego CityBeat editor-in-chief Seth Combs the Paras News newsstand in North Park one of his favorite places in the world, “They have all these amazing annuals and quarterlies with these people doing amazing design work and illustrations.”

Billionaire scientist purchases two local newspapers

Shaylyn Martos, Editor-in-chief February 28, 2018

How much are newspapers worth in this digital age? To America’s richest doctor, the bill is over $500 million. Pharmaceutical and biotech billionaire Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong agreed to pay a hefty...

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Protesters defy rain to denounce inauguration of Trump

Shaylyn Martos January 20, 2017

Through heavy wind and rain, human rights activists and students participated in several demonstrations through downtown San Diego on Friday to protest the inauguration of President Donald Trump. Representatives...

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Student injured in arrest

Mike Madriaga December 3, 2016

The cement is his bed. The staircase an umbrella. The double-paned glass a mirror to check his dreadlocks when the street lights are activated, which also illuminate his handwritten Peace 101 notes. He...

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Alumnus alleges police abuse, stops traffic on C Street

Mike Madriaga November 21, 2016

San Diego police blocked a key street through City College for more than an hour around midday Nov. 16, while an African American alumnus lay on the ground accusing officers of roughly removing him from...

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Priscilla M. Valencia and Anahy Barragan  dance in Blue Dream on Nov. 17 during the dress rehearsal of City Moves at the Saville Theatre at San Diego City College.

Review & Photo Gallery: ‘City Moves’ will delight you

Celia Jimenez November 18, 2016

"City Moves" is one of the best dance recitals the City College has staged in the last three years. The show opens Friday night, Nov. 18, at the Saville Theatre and concludes the next day. The recital...

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A San Diego police officer clashes with a young man during a march Nov. 16 through downtown streets to protest the election of Donald Trump as president.

Students walk out to protest Trump

Shaylyn Martos November 17, 2016

Students from San Diego City College and two nearby high schools walked out of their classes for the first time since 2014, marching through the streets of downtown San Diego in solidarity against President-Elect...

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SEMA 2016

Mike Madriaga November 11, 2016

Last week, our reporter applied for a scholarship at the largest automotive show in the world, SEMA (Specialty Equipment Market Association). The show transpired from Nov. 1 through Nov. 4 at the Las Vegas...

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Video: New president explains ASG’s role

David Pradel August 21, 2016

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There was a slight increase in enrollment at City College, however it is still down from several years ago. Photo credit: Celia Jimenez / City Times

City College offers new degrees, certificate programs

August 21, 2016

San Diego City College is offering new degrees, certificates and programs as classes begin for the fall semester for its 15,000 students. Staff collaborated with a number of employers to develop new...

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Mike Madriaga interviewing Rosario Dawson
Photo Credit: The National Nurses United

Rosario Dawson on the “Four Corners”

Mike Madriaga June 27, 2016

“Four Corners of Death” popped up when a City College alumna posted a photograph on Instagram hamming it up with Rosario Dawson. On May 27, at 4:30 p.m., approximately 60 to 70 people converged...

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Crystal Martinez told the districts trustees that she is concerned the class cuts in the RTVF program will hurt her ability to get a job. She was one of four City students who spoke at the meeting. Courtesy photo from Newscenevideo

Students plea for support RTVF classes

Thomas Chesy April 28, 2016

After a dramatic plea by City College’s students and faculty to district trustees, Chancellor Constance Carroll outlined ways the administration plans to support the Radio, TV, Film program though...

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Two-Year College Chemistry Consortium. Official logo

City hosting national chemistry conference

Celia Jimenez March 11, 2016

Higher education chemistry professors from around the country will meet at San Diego City College for a conference called “Teaching Chemistry Through its Social Impacts ” on March 11 and 12. The...

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