Year: 2022
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Ballots sent out for California Assembly District 80 special election

Ballots are being mailed out Monday for next month’s special election in Assembly District 80. Democrats David Alvarez and Georgette Gomez and Republican Lincoln Pickard are the candidates running to replace Lorena Gonzalez in California’s 80th Assembly District. https://www.kpbs.org/news/local/2022/03/07/ballots-sent-out-for-california-assembly-district-80-special-election
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City of San Diego collaborates with Imagine for Build Better SD Initiative

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New street vendor law passes in San Diego, some operators worried about future

New rules are coming for street vendors in San Diego, but some street cart operators say they haven’t been able to provide their input on the plan. https://www.kpbs.org/news/local/2022/03/02/san-diego-city-council-approves-pushcart-vendor-ordinance
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Black-owned café in Sherman Heights opens doors to public, creates space to build generational wealth

Coffee and culture are now being served at a Black-owned café in Sherman Heights. The company’s mission is about more than just their food and drinks; the café’s owners want to create generational wealth in marginalized communities. https://www.kpbs.org/news/local/2022/02/28/black-owned-cafe-in-sherman-heights-opens-doors-to-public-creates-space-to-build-generational-wealth
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Girl Scout troop helps young girls connect with East African heritage, Muslim faith

It’s Girl Scout cookie season, but a local troop is providing a different kind of service to their community. They’re working with a local nonprofit organization to help young girls stay in touch with their East African culture through their specialized program. https://www.kpbs.org/news/local/2022/02/25/girl-scout-troop-helps-young-girls-connect-with-east-african-roots-muslim-faith
