Tolerance event brings Islamic tradition to City College

The event with Brother Yusef Miller was for Muslims, non-Muslims to connect

Melisa Cabello-Cuahutle and Valerie Vizcarra • March 10, 2020

The World Cultures program hosted a presentation called Culture of Tolerance in the Islamic Tradition with Miller on Thursday, March 5. It was an effort to improve relationships between Muslims and non-Muslim communities through education.

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REVIEW: Sonic: The Hedgehog dominates

The popular game was adapted to a movie with Ben Schwartz and Jim Carrey

Mikal Garcia, Staff Writter • March 9, 2020

I've just recently seen "Sonic: The Hedgehog" and I must say I was pleasantly surprised. In most situations, game-based movie adaptations are unsuccessful in the box office and fall flat with the audience.

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BREAKING: Car fire in the V building parking structure leads to evacuation

Students were evacuated, parking structure remains on lockdown

Melisa Cabello-Cuahutle and Jesse Altilio • March 3, 2020

“The car was completely demolished, and we did find the registered owner and she indicated that there were some mechanical, maybe electrical, problems coming into school, and the fire department had the same assessment,” Chief Joseph Ramos said, “so they’ll (probably find it was an) electrical fire.”

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SDCCD Board of Trustees holds its primary election

Two of the current board members are running against two new candidates

Melisa Cabello-Cuahutle, Managing Editor • March 2, 2020

Two current board members are up for re-election: Bernie Rhinerson and Mary Graham. They are running against Alex Loupe and Mike Palomba. The SDCCD Board of Trustees is responsible for the management and oversight of the entire district.

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These are the candidates for city attorney

Get to know the candidates for city attorney of San Diego in time for the March 3 primary

City Times Staff • March 2, 2020

City Times has compiled a brief description of the candidates running for City Attorney of San Diego, with a brief description and endorsements. 

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Understanding Prop 13

Learn more about the Public Preschool, K–12, and College Health and Safety Bond Act of 2020

City Times Staff • March 2, 2020

If passed, this proposition authorizes $15 billion in bonds for public education, $2 billion of which are designated to community colleges for construction and renovations of facilities and the remaining $13 billion allocated to pre-schools, K-12 schools and public universities.

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Get to know the candidates for mayor of San Diego

Residents of the city of San Diego will be able to vote for one of these candidates.

City Times Staff • March 2, 2020

City Times compiled a list of the candidates running for the mayor of San Diego, with a brief description of who they are and their campaign. Due to space, some candidate endorsements were not included. 

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Ballot measures present on the March 3 ballot

Read about the measures present on your primary ballot

City Times Staff • March 2, 2020

City Times compiled a list of the measures that are present on the San Diego County primary of March 3. This includes a description and some key elements.

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Get to know the 2020 Democratic Presidential candidates

The candidates will be present on the March 3 ballot

City Times Staff • March 2, 2020

City Times compiled a list of the Democratic candidates running for the presidential nomination, with a brief description of who they are and their campaign.

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Prepping for the primaries

A quick guide to the upcoming primaries

Marlena Harvey • February 28, 2020

This year, the California presidential primaries will be held in March instead of June. Unlike the previous 2012 and 2016 primaries, the 2020 primaries will give California voters the ability to cast their votes three months earlier.

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REVIEW: Parasite

Director Bong Joon-ho’s latest film will keep you guessing

Mikal Garcia, Staff Writer • February 24, 2020

I just saw the four-time Oscar-winning film "Parasite" and it did not disappoint. The film is completely subtitled, which I personally liked, and follows the Kims, a poor and unemployed family that con their way into becoming the servants of a rich family, the Parks. 

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Authors, City College students perform as part of Black History Month

City College alumna Kisha Phillips, student Malcolme Muttaqee read their books at the Black Box Theater

Melisa Cabello-Cuahutle and Sophia Traylor • February 22, 2020

An alumna and current students read and performed their pieces during the Day of the Arts event, part of the celebration of Black History Month at City College. The event was hosted by Umoja, a community that supports African American and other historically underrepresented students.

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