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Many Californians Confused About Health Reform
By Kenny Goldberg A new study reveals there’s a lot of uncertainty and confusion about health reform among poor Californians. The report shows low-income people are unclear about what benefits they’ll receive. The Public Policy Institute of California asked poor residents to share their understanding of health reform. The institute’s report shows many people don’t…
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Local Somali Youth Take Lead In Fundraising for Famine Victims
A member of the Somali Youth League participates in a car wash fundraiser in San Diego to help famine victims in Somalia. | Photo Credit: Somali Youth League By Amita Sharma It’s the story of a mother who left her home in Somalia with her six children seeking food at a Kenyan refugee camp that…
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City Heights Sees Higher Test Scores
By Kyla Calvert When the results of grade level exams in English, math, science and history were released this week, San Diego Unified students outshined their counterparts across California. San Diego students scored higher on the state English test than students of any other large urban school district and their math scores came in second.…
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Immigration Officials Warn About Dependence on Government Aid
By Ruxandra Guidi Legal immigrants worry that their need for public assistance, like food stamps or low-income housing, could jeopardize their ability to become legal residents (Green Card holders) or U.S. citizens. San Diego district director of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, Paul Pierre, warned that there could be some risks to immigrants. “If…
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Tweet City Heights: Tragedy Strengthens Police-Community Bond
By Megan Burks Residents Line Route to Slain Officer’s Memorial Hundreds of law enforcement personnel met this morning at Qualcomm Stadium for a procession to the Rock Church in Point Loma, where they honored San Diego Police Officer Jeremy Henwood. Henwood, a captain in the Marine Corps Reserve and officer in the Mid-City Division, was…