Tag: Education

  • Tweet City Heights: Latinos On State of the Union Address, AG Sues SANDAG

    By Megan Burks Latinos React to State of the Union Address Some Latinos expressed disappointment following President Obama’s State of the Union address, saying the President was too soft-spoken on immigration. He pressed Congress to “at least” approve the DREAM Act “if election-year politics keeps Congress from acting on a comprehensive plan.” He also defended…

  • The Candidates Vying to Replace Jackson on School Board

    San Diego Unified trustees John Lee Evans and Richard Barrera say they will seek re-election to the school board, while trustee Shelia Jackson says she will not. | Photo Credit: Sam Hodgson By Will Carless It’s not the easiest job in town, yet at least two people are still lining up to try and become…

  • Field Guide: City Heights and the Mayor’s Race, Part II

    By Megan Burks [Editor’s Note: Field Guide is a weekly email bringing you the news, explainers and action items needed to navigate your changing community. Click here to subscribe.] FIELD GUIDE TOOLBOX The Candidates: Carl DeMaio Current Job: City Councilman representing District 5 Political Affiliation: Republican Endorsement: Engineering and General Contractors Association Known For: Outspoken…

  • Reality Changers to Expand Services

    By Kyla Calvert   Mayoral candidates San Diego City Councilman Carl DeMaio and Assemblyman Nathan Fletcher joined city schools Superintendent Bill Kowba in applauding the planned expansion of Reality Changers at the organization’s annual “State of the Inner City Address.” The event always preceeds the mayor’s State of the City Address. Reality Changers President Christopher Yanov…

  • Field Guide: The Redevelopment Ruling and City Heights

    By Megan Burks [Editor’s Note: Field Guide is a weekly email bringing you the news, explainers and action items needed to navigate your changing community. Click here to subscribe.] FIELD GUIDE TOOLBOX What is redevelopment? A funding mechanism that allows local governments to keep a portion of property tax money for development in blighted communities.…