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‘Start With Art’: Teen Producers Anti-Vandalism PSA

This short public service announcement was produced by teens in the Media Arts Center San Diego’s Teen Producers Project. They felt that they wanted to do more to prevent graffiti in their schools and community.

05/01/2013
When a Community Plan Isn’t Specific Enough

The city could soon carve out a smaller planning area to help spur development along El Cajon Boulevard. By Andrew Keatts San Diego’s system of city planning could be in for a significant change if a proposal to use targeted “specific plans” in economically disadvantaged communities wins City Council approval later this year. The city’s…

04/29/2013
IRC Screens ‘The List’ Documentary

By Beth Accomando The International Rescue Committee provides support to refugees forced to flee from war and disaster. One way they raise funds and help spread the word about humanitarian crises is through their Annual International Documentary Film Series. “The List” screens April 29 at 7:00 pm at Landmark’s La Jolla Village Cinemas. The IRC’s…

04/29/2013
Tweet City Heights: California Soda Tax Passes First Hurdle

By Megan Burks Insurance Rate for Adults Hasn’t Improved Under ACA California Healthline reports a Commonwealth Fund study found the number of working-age adults with health insurance hasn’t yet increased under the Affordable Care Act. The number of uninsured young adults has dropped 7 percent between when 2010 and 2012, thanks in large part to…

04/26/2013
Youth Report: City Heights Petitions for Free Student Bus Passes

Amir Johnson, a youth reporter on the Media Arts Center‘s after-school news crew, put together this report on an effort bring free city bus passes to City Heights students. Mid-City CAN’s Improving Transportation in City Heights team began campaigning for the “youth opportunity passes” in 2011 after hearing from parents and students who said the…

04/26/2013