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Election Day voters: What you need to know (with video)

Polls close today at 8 p.m.

Vicky Pineda, Editor-in-Chief • November 3, 2020

Election Day is here and the Registrar of Voters wants those waiting for today to be prepared before visiting a polling place.

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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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Proposition 21: Local rent control initiative

Replaces housing act that dates back to 1995

Rachel de la Torre and Gabriel Schneider • October 16, 2020

Proposition 21 would replace the Costa-Hawkins Rental Housing Act, which allowed local governments to use rent control in some cases. It has been in effect since 1995.

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City College wants you to rock the vote

Rock the Vote, City College want to educate students

Tyler Perches, Staff Writer • October 13, 2020

With the election coming up, this week's Rock the Vote Forum helps voters by educating them on what’s on the ballot.

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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.

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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.

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City College SEEDS surviving the pandemic

Receive four weekly bags of produce

Marlena Harvey, News Editor • October 7, 2020

The SEEDS program at the Urban City Farm had supplied in-person learning for students of the City College agricultural program until it was closed to outside volunteers last March.

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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.

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