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VIDEO: Trump, Biden appear in competing town halls

The events were covered in this week’s edition of Newscene, the award-winning student-produced weekly newscast

Christina Painton, Executive Producer, Newscene • October 16, 2020

Donald Trump and Joe Biden dueled it out in competing town hall meetings Thursday night.

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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.

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Proposition 25: Abolishing cash bail

Replaces cash bail with risk assessments for detained suspects

Rachel de la Torre and Vicky Pineda • October 16, 2020

Proposition 25, will uphold the current state legislation, Senate Bill 10, which replaces the cash bail with risk assessments for detained suspects, who are awaiting trials.

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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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Proposition 16: Affirmative action repeal (with video)

Proposition 16 threatens to reverse affirmative action policies in California

Ryan Hoeffs, Staff Writer • October 15, 2020

Proposition 16 would repeal Proposition 209, which banned the state from discriminating against or favoring any individual on the basis of their race or sex.

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Proposition 14: Stem cell research bonds

New bonds would continue to fund an existing institute

Brandon Manus, Staff Writer • October 15, 2020

California is voting on selling $5.5 billion in new bonds to continue funding grants for research and development of stem cell treatments.

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Proposition 17: Parolees’ right to vote

Prop. 17 amends state constitution to allow parolees to vote

Marlena Harvey, News Editor • October 15, 2020

Proposition 17 restores voting rights to people on parole. Upon completion of prison sentence served, their voting rights would be restored, aligning California with other states.

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Proposition 23: Dialysis clinics initiative

The prop impacts 600 kidney dialysis centers in the state

Ekaterina Pechenkina, Staff Writer • October 15, 2020

Proposition 23 requires at least one physician on-site, mandatory data reporting and equal care for all patients regardless of insurance.

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SDCCD announced financial contingency plan to kick in next year

Plans to take short-term loans against future state funding

Christina Painton, Staff Writer • October 14, 2020

With little hope of another round of federal pandemic relief coming, the San Diego Community College District needs to seek out new ways to cover daily expenses.

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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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VIDEO: Early voting, vote-by-mail all options for 2020 Election

Voting started on Oct. 6

Susana Serrano, Digital & Engagement Producer, Newscene • October 9, 2020

With Election Day coming on Nov. 3 and seemingly constant changes to state election processes due to politics and the pandemic, San Diego County officials are urging voters to take advantage of mail-in voting.

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