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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.
California's Crackdown On Unemployment Claims Keeping Immigrants From Their Promised Benefits
- Nov. 30
- By Max Rivlin-Nadler
As the state combats rampant fraud , some people with legitimate claims are finding themselves locked out of their accounts. Immigrant communities are suffering the most.
San Diego Unified Distributes Extra Meals To Students Ahead Of Holiday
- Nov. 24
- By Joe Hong
Since the start of the pandemic, the district has distributed more than 8 million meals to needy students.
City Heights Restaurant Owner Tries To Find Success Amid Restrictions And Dwindling Funds
- Nov. 20
- By Max Rivlin-Nadler
With new COVID-19 restrictions going into effect on Saturday night, and still no federal assistance in sight, businesses are struggling to stay afloat.
Ahead of Forum, Immigrant Advocates Say San Diego Sheriff Is Breaking The Law
- Nov. 17
- By Max Rivlin-Nadler
Advocates believe the sheriff is now in violation of state law, which limits cooperation between local law enforcement and federal immigration authorities.
Students Bridging Diplomatic Divide Through Videogames
- Nov. 13
- By Max Rivlin-Nadler
Friday, students from both sides of the border will take part in a diplomatic exercise using video games.
New Virtual Exhibit Highlights The Lives Of City Heights Youth
- Nov. 11
- By Max Rivlin-Nadler
Issues that City Heights Youth are fighting for have only become more urgent during the pandemic.
City Heights Voter Turnout Likely Increased, Along With Rest of San Diego County
- Nov. 6
- By Max Rivlin-Nadler
Voter turnout in San Diego county during this week’s general election is expected to break some local records. And that includes communities that have been trying to increase their voter turnout for years.
Street Circus Brings San Diego Schools Message Of Civic Participation
- Oct. 26
- By Matt Hoffman
One nonprofit is getting creative to reach under-served communities hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic ahead of the election.
City Heights Gets Ready For A Socially-Distanced Dia De Los Muertos
- Oct. 16
- By Max Rivlin-Nadler
Organizers have devised a plan for Saturday’s event, which is being held on a vacant lot on 41st and University Avenue, to allow people to visit altars and watch performances safely and at a distance.
City Heights Organizers Fear Undercount After Supreme Court Orders Census Count Halted
- Oct. 14
- By Max Rivlin-Nadler
On Tuesday, the Supreme Court issued an order saying this year’s census count must come to an immediate close. Now, organizers in City Heights say the neighborhood is at serious risk of an undercount.
As Mental Health Crisis Builds, City Heights Doctors Turn To Telehealth
- Oct. 6
- By Max Rivlin-Nadler
As the COVID-19 pandemic and economic downturn continue, communities across the country are seeing an upsurge in mental illness and addiction. In City Heights, a group of addiction specialists has gone online to meet with people in crisis.
Kelvin Barrios Ending Campaign For District 9 Seat
- Sept. 28
- By Max Rivlin-Nadler
Former aide to City Council President Georgette Gómez is ending his campaign for her seat.
Iraqi Refugee Turned Designer Previews Mask Fashion Show And Giveaway
- Sept. 11
- By Max Rivlin-Nadler
On Saturday, immigrant designers in City Heights will take part in a fashion show and mask giveaway, meant to highlight how styles are adapting to the pandemic.
City Leaders Stress Importance Of Preparedness As Peak Fire Season Begins
- Aug. 26
- By City News Service
Mayor Kevin Faulconer joined San Diego Fire Chief Colin Stowell and Councilman Chris Cate Wednesday to urge residents to stay on high alert, get prepared and stay informed, citing the historic lightning-sparked fires raging in northern California in stressing the need to be vigilant.
City Heights Restaurants Move Outdoors, Change Menus To Adapt To Pandemic
- Aug. 20
- By Max Rivlin-Nadler
Indoor dining is still banned across the state of California, leading many restaurants to take their business outside. In City Heights, some Vietnamese restaurants are embracing the opportunity and finding success.
More Cool Zones Open Around San Diego As Heat Wave Continues
- Aug. 19
- By Jacob Aere
As a record-breaking heat wave continues across the San Diego region, people can seek relief in cool zones.
Organizers Use Technology, Relief Efforts To Push Past Census Obstacles
- Aug. 11
- By Max Rivlin-Nadler
Door-to-door canvassing in San Diego, to get people to respond to the census, had to be put on hold this spring due to the COVID-19 pandemic. And a lot of residents in poor neighborhoods have had a lot of other things on their minds. So, census organizers have had to get creative.
San Diego Urban Corps Helps Clear Brush, Create Defensible Space
- Aug. 6
- By Erik Anderson
The San Diego Urban Corps works to clear brush in the urban San Diego canyons.
With Census Deadline Moved Up, Local Organizations Race Against An Undercount
- Aug. 4
- By Max Rivlin-Nadler
Local organizations have been pushing for an accurate count to make sure federal funding gets to under-resourced areas. Now they’re redoubling their efforts to get the word out about the census.
As Moratoriums End, An Eviction Crisis Looms Over San Diego County
- July 31
- By Max Rivlin-Nadler
Local and statewide moratoriums have kept a wave of possible evictions on hold for months now. But many of those moratoriums are set to expire in the coming weeks. If legislators don't act, thousands of San Diego residents could end up on the street.
Youth Ambassadors Debunk Pandemic Myths While Connecting Young People With Help
- July 30
- By Max Rivlin-Nadler
Young people have been feeling the impact of the pandemic, but are often left out of relief plans.
Fewer PPP Loans For Small Businesses In South San Diego County
- July 30
- By Amita Sharma
While more coronavirus relief for small businesses is likely in store as Congress works on another round of loans under the Paycheck Protection Program, some storefronts in underserved communities south of I-8 couldn’t get any money during the last round.
Aid For San Diego's Undocumented Workers Dwindles As Pandemic Continues
- July 21
- By Max Rivlin-Nadler
With many businesses unable to reopen because of rising numbers of coronavirus cases, the situation for San Diego’s undocumented population, who don't have jobs or government assistance, remains perilous.
Man Fatally Shot Last Week By Police In City Heights ID'd
- July 14
- By City News Service
Authorities Tuesday publicly identified a 49-year-old man who was fatally shot by police last week when he allegedly pointed an airsoft pellet gun at officers in a residential neighborhood near Hoover High School.
SDPD Releases Video Of Fatal May City Heights Police Shooting
- July 13
- By City News Service
The events that led to the officers' use of lethal force, images of which were captured by their uniform-worn video cameras, began about 3:30 p.m., when Kong allegedly left his apartment, climbed over a fence to an adjacent residential complex to the south and fatally shot 62-year-old Juan Gudino Lopez, then returned to his residence.
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