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  • Second Opinion: Is It Cheaper to Pay the Fine Than to Buy Coverage?

    Toby Hayes is concerned about how the Affordable Care Act will impact his budget for his family of eight. Video by Brian Myers, Media Arts Center San Diego. By Megan Burks Second Opinion is a weekly Q-and-A series that answers questions from San Diegans on the Affordable Care Act. Ask yours here. The Question: Is…

  • Community Clinics Spreading Awareness About Covered California

    By Kenny Goldberg Community clinics are trying to raise awareness of Covered California. That’s the online exchange where consumers will be able to buy health insurance. Even though the exchange will be up and running on Oct. 1, many people are unaware of it. Covered California is one of the main features of Obamacare. Even…

  • Fishermen, Refugees Gather String On Dockside Fish Market Idea

    Members of the United Women’s East African Support Team have joined fishermen in trying to increase access to local seafood. The women, who fled coastal towns in East Africa, say reintroducing fresh fish into their diets would help with the chronic diseases many refugees develop when adapting their diets to the U.S. food system. |…

  • Filner’s Out, but Neighborhoods Stay In

    By Liam Dillon Republican City Councilman Kevin Faulconer spoke Spanish Wednesday morning when he announced his run for mayor of San Diego. He also emphasized neighborhoods. “We will heal our city and create a community where every neighborhood is strong, and every San Diegan has the opportunity to reach their full potential,” Faulconer said. Both…

  • Photos: What Does Health Mean to You?

    As October approaches and healthcare remains at the forefront of the public dialogue, City Heights youth from The AjA Project‘s PhotoCity class explore more broad definitions of health. They’ve defined what social health means to them as young people by using photography and thinking critically about how they relate to one another. See how City…