Category: News
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San Diego Moves Closer To Revamping Commission That Watchdogs Police Department
A city council committee Wednesday approved proposed amendments to the city charter would make the oversight board wholly independent and include youth members.
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Transportation in City Heights
Teen Producers Project Seniors from High Tech High Media Arts worked together to create a short documentary about how public transportation affects the community in City Heights. This film specifically focuses on the youth bus pass.
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New Deportation Rules Spark Fears Over Abuses of Power
A new policy taking effect Tuesday could give federal immigration officials in San Diego the authority to quickly deport far more people without an immigration hearing. It also raises new questions about the special powers granted to U.S. Customs and Border Protection within the 100-mile border zone. Current rules allow U.S. Customs and Border Protection…
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San Diego Restaurants Work To Comply With New Plastic Straw Ban
Earlier this year, San Diego adopted new rules limiting the use of plastic straws and utensils. But, the city has now suspended the enforcement of those rules because it’s being sued.
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Students talk about equity in school lunch menus
Food Fight explores the ideas of food justice and food equity through the lens of a teenager in City Heights. Students from Hoover High School and Crawford High School who advocate for food justice and diversity on their cafeteria menu share their own ideas.