Year: 2020
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Arts Program For Children Works To Adapt Now That Schools Are Closed
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.
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San Diego’s Somali Community Desperate For Help As Coronavirus Takes Financial Toll
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.
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City Heights nonprofit gives laptops to foster youth
In December 2019, San Diego Futures Foundation hosted their annual computer giveaway for foster families to help provide access to technology to all members of the community.
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As COVID-19 Pandemic Takes Hold, Governments And Schools Face Budget Challenges
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.
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San Diego Cracks Down on Outdoor Activity
On Sunday, San Diego Mayor Kevin Faulconer closed all city-owned parking lots to discourage people from gathering in large groups. On Monday, the city’s parks, trails and beaches were deemed off limits.