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City College students with disabilities struggle with remote learning

The disAbility Support Programs and Services office offers support, services

Sophia Traylor, Staff Writer • November 30, 2020

San Diego City College offers resources for students with disabilities through its disAbility Support Programs and Services office, but there are still many overlooked difficulties and misconceptions with remote learning.

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San Diego Symphony presents a virtual concert for City College

An undeniably uplifting experience that brought students together to celebrate the art of music

Deserie Larios, Staff Writer • November 17, 2020

The beautiful pieces performed by the musicians proved to be a remarkable performance.

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VIDEO: Ballots still being counted

Todd Gloria holds a lead in the race for mayor of San Diego

Vicky Pineda, Editor-in-Chief • November 6, 2020

Even with all the changes for the 2020 Election, Cynthia Paes, San Diego County’s Assistant Registrar of Voters, said that Election Day, and night, went by smoothly.

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City College hosts virtual post-election forum to connect college community together

ASG hosts a virtual forum to discuss post-election

Vicky Pineda, Editor-in-Chief • November 5, 2020

The topics ranged from what is known from this year's election to how to take care of your mental health during these stressful days and weeks coming up.

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Early results are in

The first results were at 8:10 p.m.

City Times Staff, Editors • November 3, 2020

According to sdvote.com, the first results at 8:10 p.m. included “mail ballots received and ballots cast at polls before Election Day.”

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Sean Elo-Rivera encourages the youth to ‘show up and vote’ (with video)

District 9 hopeful standing strong to finish the race

Christina Painton, Staff Writer • November 3, 2020

Elo-Rivera’s work has largely focused on providing opportunities for students whose basic needs are not met, like housing and food insecurity.

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Local Republicans to host watch party, peaceful protest

Events planned by the Republican Party of San Diego County

Brandon Manus, Staff Writer • November 3, 2020

The Republican Party of San Diego County is hosting a peaceful protest and election night watch party for the 2020 presidential election at the Legacy Resort in Mission Valley tonight.

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A local business transforms wooden boards into art

Remnants of earlier protests, concern for post-election unrest is a canvas

Brandon Manus, Staff Writer • November 3, 2020

A few businesses around Downtown San Diego have been boarding up in fear of protests sparked by the 2020 presidential election, according to numerous media reports. But Sushi 2 On Broadway decided to turn protest defense into something of art and community.

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A viewer’s guide to election night

The race for 270 electoral votes starts tonight

Eric Bradner, CNN • November 3, 2020

Fast-counting swing states in the Southeast will begin to report their results early. And counting votes could take some states several more days.

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Election Day voters: What you need to know (with video)

Polls close today at 8 p.m.

Vicky Pineda, Editor-in-Chief • November 3, 2020

Election Day is here and the Registrar of Voters wants those waiting for today to be prepared before visiting a polling place.

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OPINION: Prop 22 justifies app-based drivers employment status

Produced in collaboration with City College history students

City Times Staff, Editor • November 2, 2020

Proposition 22 would classify app-based drivers as “independent contractors” instead of “employees” while offering certain compensation as a replacement if the driver meets certain criteria.

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OPINION: Voting not a reward, but a right with Prop 17

Produced in collaboration with City College history students

City Times Staff, Editor • November 2, 2020

Proposition 17 amends the Constitution of California to allow U.S. citizens who are on state parole for a felony conviction the right to vote. This would also allow for these citizens to participate in elections.

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