Category: Featured
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Elementary school kids spend spring break making movie magic
The Media Arts Center of San Diego helps elementary school students learn about movie making during their spring break. https://www.kpbs.org/news/local/2022/03/30/elementary-school-kids-spend-spring-break-making-movie-magic
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Vaccines, free food and more to be offered Saturday at monthly City Heights clinic
Data from San Diego County says nearly 94% of eligible county residents have had at least one COVID-19 vaccine. That’s not the case in City Heights. On Saturday, there’s an event to get more shots in arms in that community. https://www.kpbs.org/news/health/2022/03/25/vaccines-free-food-and-more-to-be-offered-saturday-at-monthly-city-heights-clinic
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Tenants’ rights group calls for extension of California rental assistance program
On April 1st, landlords will be able to start filing eviction notices for people who have not paid rent due to hardship from the COVID-19 pandemic. Tenants’ rights groups claim only a fraction of rent relief applicants have received assistance. https://www.kpbs.org/news/local/2022/03/22/tenants-rights-group-calls-for-extension-of-california-rental-assistance-program
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Three candidates battle for South Bay in Assembly District 80 special election
Early voting is underway in a special election for the 80th Assembly District covering the southern part of San Diego, Chula Vista and National City. Two Democrats and one Republican are in the race, all with different visions for the future of San Diego’s South Bay. https://www.kpbs.org/news/local/2022/03/21/three-candidates-battle-for-south-bay-in-assembly-district-80-special-election
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Say, ‘Trees!’ City Heights just got a lot more of them
Over 400 newly planted Jacaranda, Hong Kong Orchid and Brisbane Box trees are taking root in public and private spaces in City Heights. They will provide shade to the community while lowering temperatures and energy use in the neighborhood. https://www.kpbs.org/news/local/2022/03/17/new-trees-planted-city-heights-san-diego