City Heights

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$44 Million Mid-City Bus Rapid Transit Route Is Slower Than Route It Replaced

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

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

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

Priya Sridhar

Residents of City Heights and city officials celebrated the one month anniversary of a city-imposed curfew at the Mini Park.
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City Heights Coworking Space Strives To Help Entrepreneurs

Priya Sridhar

Coworking is a relatively new concept that is getting more popular around the world, including in San Diego.
Politics

San Diego Police Should Change Hiring Practices To Increase Diversity, Citizens Group Says

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

Priya Sridhar

The Balboa Raiders have been playing football in City Heights for more than 50 years.
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City Heights Slated For 'Opportunity Zone' Development, But Some Residents Fear Gentrification

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.
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City Heights Students Are Mixed On New SAT 'Adversity Scores'

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.
Quality of Life

Pilot Bus-Only Lanes Coming To City Heights And North Park

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.