Tag: KPBS
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Undocumented Immigrants May Get More Stimulus Payments From Gov. Newsom
Gov. Gavin Newsom has proposed another round of stimulus payments for undocumented workers in California. But many believe they’re still not adequate. https://www.kpbs.org/news/border-immigration/2021/05/11/undocumented-immigrants-still-struggling-gov-newso
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San Diego Unified Now Offering Vaccines At High Schools In Under-Served Communities
Partnering with local health care providers, the San Diego Unified School District is hosting vaccine clinics at different high schools located in underserved communities like City Heights. https://www.kpbs.org/news/evening-edition/2021/05/10/san-diego-unified-now-offering-vaccines-high-schoo
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As Biden Lifts Refugee Cap, San Diego Organizations Prepare For Influx
The Biden administration says it will allow 62,500 refugees into the U.S. over the next six months. But that will be a challenge for refugee organizations, following years of limited refugee numbers under the Trump administration. https://www.kpbs.org/news/border-immigration/2021/05/05/biden-lifts-refugee-cap-san-diego-organizations-pr
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City Heights Bites: Red Sea Ethiopian
Immigrant-owned restaurants are the backbone of City Heights, nourishing the neighborhood and helping it recover from the pandemic. KPBS is checking in with some of the neighborhood’s beloved longtime establishments as part of a series called “City Heights Bites.” https://www.kpbs.org/news/economy/2021/04/30/city-heights-bites-red-sea-ethiopian
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City Heights Teens Reach Out During Time Of Isolation
The pandemic’s impact on mental health will reverberate for years to come, especially for young people. Some City Heights teens are looking to reach out and support one another during a time of distance. https://www.kpbs.org/news/2021/04/29/city-heights-teens-reach-out-during-time-isolation