Category: News
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First African Youth Empowerment Conference
When talking about helping refugees from Africa settle into the United States, Justin B. Mudekereza takes special care to meet them where they are. Through his nonprofit organization New Neighbor Relief, he helps refugee families settle into their new home in America. Now that many call City Heights their home, he worked to bring refugees…
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Former Chargers Player Leads City Heights Football Team To National Victory
The Balboa Raiders have been playing football in City Heights for more than 50 years.
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City Heights Slated For ‘Opportunity Zone’ Development, But Some Residents Fear Gentrification
City Heights is now home to a federal program that gives tax breaks for building in economically distressed areas, but some residents fear it will lead to increased housing costs.
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Mural Artists Partner With City Heights Businesses
The first Mural Walk invited people to view mural art highlighting the beauty and diversity of City Heights artists, residents and businesses. Business owner Tysheen Mosley of Sunset Kava says the murals bring creativity, community and beauty. Artists looking for opportunities to bring something good into the community found business owners that welcomed their creativity.…
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City Heights Students Are Mixed On New SAT ‘Adversity Scores’
Many colleges and universities will get more than just your typical SAT score to determine next year’s incoming freshman class. A new score is supposed to give schools more context about a student’s background.