Category: News
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City Heights holds first Business Expo
On June 29, 2019 a group of successful small businesses and experts in economic development hosted the first annual City Heights Business Expo. The goal was to showcase the resources available for potential or new business owners, helping entrepreneurs take their business to the next level.
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Gómez Tones Down Changes to Inclusionary Housing Policy
Neither builders nor Council President Georgette Gómez’s allies on the left are thrilled with where she’s landed on a policy that has become progressive’s biggest policy goal over the last year.
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Origins of the City Heights Dia de los Muertos
Hermalinda Figueroa has many stories to tell. Among them is the story of how Dia de los Muertos in City Heights got started in City Heights. From growing the flowers to bringing performers, this annual celebration is helping preserve Mexican culture in this community. Recorded a the City Heights 2018 Dia de los Muertos celebration.
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San Diego Tenants Union Fights For Refugees And Other Low-Income Renters
The ongoing housing affordability crisis impacts nearly everyone in California, but few are hit harder than the refugee community.
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Supervisor Fletcher, USD Launch Innovate-Up Business Program
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.