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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.
Ex-San Diego Charter School Teacher Sentenced Two Years for Sex With Student
- Sept. 17
- By City News Service
Robert Ian Famania, 38, pleaded guilty in June to a single felony count of committing a lewd act on a child.
City Heights Refugees Cope With Substandard Housing
- Sept. 6
- By Priya Sridhar
Those hit hardest by San Diego's affordable housing crisis are often from the most vulnerable communities. Some feel they must accept unsanitary living conditions or lose their home.
City Heights Kids' 2-Hour Trek To Beach Highlights Inequities
- Aug. 26
- By Priya Sridhar
Countless kids across San Diego County are enjoying their last week at the beach before school starts, but for some getting to the beach can be a long ordeal.
San Diego Tenants Union Fights For Refugees And Other Low-Income Renters
- Aug. 14
- By Priya Sridhar
The ongoing housing affordability crisis impacts nearly everyone in California, but few are hit harder than the refugee community.
Supervisor Fletcher, USD Launch Innovate-Up Business Program
- Aug. 13
- By City News Service
The Innovate-Up program will leverage roughly $1.5 million in resources from the county and USD to support and invest in local businesses. The program is funded in part by a $300,000 grant from the county to USD's Brink Small Business Development Center.
San Diego Moves Closer To Revamping Police Watchdog Commission
- July 31
- By Priya Sridhar
A city council committee Wednesday approved proposed amendments to the city charter would make the oversight board wholly independent and include youth members.
San Diego Restaurants Work To Comply With New Plastic Straw Ban
- July 8
- By Priya Sridhar
Earlier this year, San Diego adopted new rules limiting the use of plastic straws and utensils. But, the city has now suspended the enforcement of those rules because it's being sued.
San Diego Pediatrician Under Investigation For Allegedly Using Dirty Needles On Patients
- July 2
- By Priya Sridhar
A San Diego pediatrician is under investigation for allegations that he used expired and unauthorized needles from a box that a medical assistant said contained dead insects and what appeared to be rodent droppings.
City Heights To Host Inaugural Business Expo
- June 28
- By Priya Sridhar
City Heights will host its inaugural business expo on Saturday, where new or aspiring business owners can find services and resources from local organizations.
City Chooses Proposed Site For New Homeless Storage Facility In District 9
- June 26
- By Priya Sridhar
The San Diego mayor's office has announced a proposed location for a storage facility to keep belongings for people who are homeless.
San Diego Celebrates World Refugee Day, While Refugee Resettlement Numbers At Historic Low
- June 20
- By Priya Sridhar
This year's World Refugee Day coincided with a new report from the International Rescue Committee, a global non-profit dedicated to refugee resettlement.
City Heights Leaders Fight For Five Years For Mural In Teralta Park
- June 18
- By Priya Sridhar
A handful of community leaders and residents have gathered in City Heights every few weeks for five years to try to get a mural painted in their neighborhood.
$44 Million Mid-City Bus Rapid Transit Route Is Slower Than Route It Replaced
- June 18
- Lauren J. Mapp / inewsource
Federal and local taxes paid $44 million for a bus rapid transit route from San Diego State University to downtown that is slower on average than the route it replaced, according to an inewsource analysis.
City Heights Activists Call For More Regulation Of Billboards Advertising Marijuana
- June 18
- By Priya Sridhar
Activists and community leaders from City Heights want more regulation of billboards advertising marijuana.
City To Launch Annual Portable Pool Program At City Heights Recreation Center
- June 17
- By City News Service
The city of San Diego will launch its annual portable pool program at the City Heights Recreation Center Monday to offer free swimming and water safety lessons to children.
City Heights Mini Park Neighbors Celebrate Clean Park, Curfew
- June 14
- By Priya Sridhar
Residents of City Heights and city officials celebrated the one month anniversary of a city-imposed curfew at the Mini Park.
City Heights Coworking Space Strives To Help Entrepreneurs
- June 12
- By Priya Sridhar
Coworking is a relatively new concept that is getting more popular around the world, including in San Diego.
San Diego Police Should Change Hiring Practices To Increase Diversity, Citizens Group Says
- June 11
- By Priya Sridhar
A new report on the San Diego Police Department outlines ways to increase diversity on the force.
Former Chargers Player Leads City Heights Football Team To National Victory
- May 30
- By Priya Sridhar
The Balboa Raiders have been playing football in City Heights for more than 50 years.
City Heights Slated For 'Opportunity Zone' Development, But Some Residents Fear Gentrification
- May 29
- By Priya Sridhar
City Heights is now home to a federal program that gives tax breaks for building in economically distressed areas, but some residents fear it will lead to increased housing costs.
City Heights Students Are Mixed On New SAT 'Adversity Scores'
- May 23
- By Priya Sridhar
Many colleges and universities will get more than just your typical SAT score to determine next year's incoming freshman class. A new score is supposed to give schools more context about a student's background.
Pilot Bus-Only Lanes Coming To City Heights And North Park
- May 17
- By Priya Sridhar
Plans for a bus-only lane on a three-mile stretch of El Cajon Boulevard in North Park and City Heights are moving forward. Officials hope they will improve the speed and reliability of public transit.
San Diego Landlords Could Face Historic Rent Control Legislation
- May 13
- By Priya Sridhar
A bill that could limit rent increases in California is one step closer to becoming law.
San Diego Exploring New Storage Facility For Homeless In City Heights
- May 10
- By Priya Sridhar
The city of San Diego is planning to open a new storage facility for homeless people in City Heights. The city already funds a similar storage facility in Sherman Heights.
Youth Survey Shows Perception Of Safety, Police And Educators
- May 10
- By Priya Sridhar
Young people in City Heights have come together to survey other youth in their community. They say it's an effort to dispel stereotypes about their neighborhood.