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The City Heights neighborhood has long been the first home to newly arrived refugees and immigrants, and boasts a unique blend of African, Asian and Latino cultures.
Some San Diego Businesses Reopen To Scarce Customers
- May 8
- By Max Rivlin-Nadler
After almost two months closed, some businesses across the state are being allowed to reopen Friday. But customers have not returned.
City Heights Senior Croons Through Lockdown
- May 8
- By Amita Sharma
Esmerelda Sanchez misses her freedom and her friends, but with the help of song she’s discovered another side of herself.
Top Teachers Celebrated By San Diego Unified Amid Coronavirus Disruption
- May 7
- By Bennett Lacy
Honoring teachers for their dedication amid the coronavirus disruption, the San Diego Unified School District announced its elementary, middle, and high school teachers of the year.
San Diego Sheriff Halts Evictions, Hours After They Were Set To Resume
- May 7
- By Max Rivlin-Nadler
Earlier this week notices appeared on the homes of at least 160 San Diego County residents, announcing that eviction enforcement would be resuming in San Diego County. Hours after the news became public, the Sheriff's department announced evictions would be halted.
Food Assistance Groups Upping Their Game To Aid San Diegans In Need
- May 6
- By Alison St John, Pat Finn
Local food banks have had to nearly double food distribution to people in need because so many San Diegans are currently out of work due to the coronavirus pandemic.
DOJ Warns San Diego Landlords Against Tenant Coercion During Pandemic
- May 5
- By Max Rivlin-Nadler
The U.S. Attorney’s office here in San Diego is warning landlords that they’re on the lookout for anyone who sexually harasses cash-strapped tenants during the COVID-19 pandemic.
City Heights Fashion Designer Turns To Masks To Stay In Business During Pandemic
- May 5
- By Max Rivlin-Nadler
Lili Klu, a designer who specializes in African fashion, has found a new stream of revenue by making the now-mandatory face masks more fashionable.
City Heights Neighbors Share Their Backyard Bounty During The Pandemic
- April 22
- By Max Rivlin-Nadler
A group of business owners and community members in City Heights are making sure spring's backyard bounties find their way to those who need it most during the coronavirus pandemic.
Trump Moves To Pause Legal Immigration As Border Communities Feel 'Targeted' By Oval Office
- April 21
- By Max Rivlin-Nadler
On Tuesday, Trump said the executive order will last 60 days, and apply to those in the process of applying for a green card.
The Census: Still Going, Still Important. What Do You Want To Know?
- April 20
- By Pat Finn
There may be a coronavirus pandemic, but that has not stopped the Census from taking place. In fact, the problematic distribution of resources during the pandemic has highlighted the importance of knowing how many residents live where.
California To Send Relief To Undocumented Workers, But Is It Enough?
- April 16
- By Max Rivlin-Nadler
As federal stimulus checks hit the bank accounts of millions of Americans this week, one group of mostly essential workers have been left out — undocumented workers.
San Diego Backs Off Furlough Plan For Hundreds Of City Workers
- April 10
- By Max Rivlin-Nadler
The City of San Diego has abandoned a plan that would have left hundreds of city workers without pay.
Union: San Diego Poised To Furlough Hundreds Of Workers Deemed 'Non-Essential' To Pandemic Response
- April 4
- By Max Rivlin-Nadler
The city of San Diego told hundreds of city employees they won't be getting paid starting Monday because their jobs aren't essential to the coronavirus pandemic response. The union representing these workers says the action would violate their contract.
It's Census Day. What Happens Now?
- April 1
- By Jade Hindmon, Pat Finn
Wednesday may officially be Census Day in the United States, but the Census has actually been in progress since January when the count began in remote regions of Alaska. What are the challenges involved in counting every person living in the U.S., and what is the process in San Diego?
Emergency Food Drive-Thru Looks To Relieve Pressure From Local Food Distribution Sites
- March 30
- By Max Rivlin-Nadler
Drivers were instructed to go through the food-distribution lanes with their trunks open, as volunteers filled their cars with emergency groceries.
Arts Program For Children Works To Adapt Now That Schools Are Closed
- March 27
- By John Carroll
San Diego arts programs have been struggling under the coronavirus shutdowns. That includes arts education programs for kids. One that's been around for more than 55 years is working to adapt to the new reality.
San Diego's Somali Community Desperate For Help As Coronavirus Takes Financial Toll
- March 26
- By John Carroll
San Diego is home to the second-largest Somali community in the United States. Financially, they've been hit hard by the coronavirus, and they face a big barrier when it comes to asking for help.
As COVID-19 Pandemic Takes Hold, Governments And Schools Face Budget Challenges
- March 24
- By Jennifer Bowman / inewsource, Mary Plummer / inewsource
The coronavirus outbreak is creating big-budget unknowns for cities, the county and schools. The future of billion-dollar budgets is unclear as local governments, schools respond to the virus.
San Diego County Officials Give Update On COVID-19, Urge Residents To 'Stay At Home'
- March 21
- By Max Rivlin-Nadler, Shalina Chatlani
San Diego county officials gave an update Saturday afternoon.
Local Leaders Urge Immigrants To Access Public Health Resources Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
- March 19
- By Alexander Nguyen
Local elected officials on Thursday encouraged immigrants to access government health care and other community resources as COVID-19 continues to spread in San Diego.
San Diego Community Members Help Each Other During Coronavirus Pandemic
- March 18
- By Max Rivlin-Nadler
While the county continues to coordinate its response to the pandemic, neighbors in San Diego are reaching out and offering assistance to one another. It’s called mutual aid and it could save lives.
City Council D9 Candidate Barrios Headed To Runoff To Replace His Boss, Likely Against Elo
- March 4
- By Alexander Nguyen
Council President and D9 representative Georgette Gomez's former policy advisor Kelvin Barrios was headed toward the November runoff with just more than 30% of the vote while nonprofit executive Sean Elo, who was behind with 20.6%, was likely to join him.
For City Heights, The Path To Power Runs Through The Ballot And The Census
- March 3
- By Max Rivlin-Nadler
Neighborhoods like City Heights are considered “hard-to-count” areas because of their high immigrant population. An "undercount" in this year's census could be devastating for the neighborhood.
Health Care Providers Developing Plan To Better Treat Homeless Patients With Hep C
- Feb. 25
- By Tarryn Mento
A new report from the county looks at infectious diseases among a small group of people experiencing homelessness and chronic Hepatitis C is the most prevalent.
County's Free Health Screenings An Attempt To Catch 'Silent Killer' Before It's Too Late
- Feb. 14
- By Tarryn Mento
Valentine’s Day is a holiday to remember our loved ones but San Diego County hopes Feb. 14 reminds residents to look after their own hearts, too.
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