Category: News
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Literacy Camp Brings Books And Animals To City Heights Kids
City Heights children met some new furry and scaly friends at the Weingart Library Friday, in a program designed to keep kids interested in reading during summer vacation.
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State Still Seeking Vendor For Medical Interpretation Study
A state agency is searching for a company to evaluate medical interpretation services for Medi-Cal patients nearly two years after the Legislature approved the study. San Diego’s immigrant communities, including in City Heights, have complained the current process is inadequate. The Department of Health Care Services requested proposals from potential vendors back in April, but…
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Somali Community Celebrates African Culture
On July 29, Somali Youth United produced San Diego African Culture Fest. People gathered to share culture, music, and arts at City Heights Performance Annex. Aster Keleta of Somali Youth United, a non-profit community organization that promotes the peace within their community. “People feel like they’re at home. That’s the best thing. It’s therapeutic for…
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Tacos and Dance Attract Customers to The Avenue Business District
The third Tuesday of every month from spring to fall a City Heights restaurant throws an outdoor party in their parking lot. On July 17 Super Cocina invited the Karen Organization of San Diego to perform cultural music and dance at the Fiesta on The Avenue Taco Tuesday event. Edwin Lohr of The Avenue, a…
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Rady Seeking Volunteer Interpreters To Expand Health Education Program
Organizers are looking for support from bilingual speakers to expand an initiative that provides wellness instruction to parents and young kids.