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UN systemic racism report prompts delegation to testify in Geneva

In a report released Sept. 28 by the United Nations International Independent Expert Mechanism to Advance Racial Justice and Equality in the Context of Law Enforcement showed that systemic racism against people of African descent pervades America’s police forces and criminal justice system, and that U.S. authorities must step up…

Saturday’s ‘Ring of Fire’ annular eclipse beckons to photogs

Total solar eclipses are truly spectacular and are a must-see for any serious student of photography. Annular eclipses are less spectacular, but present their own intrinsic beauty – that is, the so-called “ring of fire.” If within driving distance, they are worthwhile viewing. This Saturday, viewers in eight western states…

East County colleges could eliminate non-resident tuition for some

Introduced by District 80 Assemblymember David Alvarez, Assembly Bill 91 is before the governor this week. This bill will exempt the nonresident tuition fee for low-income students who are a resident of Mexico, registers for lower division courses at Cuyamaca, Grossmont, Imperial Valley, MiraCosta, Palomar, San Diego City, San Diego…

REFLECTING ON A WINNER

Photos courtesy Helix Water District Lakeside resident Billy Ortiz won Helix Water District’s 12th annual Lake Jennings photo contest. The competition invited photographers to submit picturesdepicting Lake Jennings’s beauty. Ortiz’s photo, “Reflection” was the winner in the adult category. For Above Aaron D’Souza was the first place winnerin the youth…

Study : Grossmont-Cuyamaca has billion dollar influence

A recent study has found that the Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District has a $1.3 billion economic impact on San Diego County, enough to support almost 13,500 jobs and providing an education leading to higher-paying careers for hundreds of thousands of alumni. The study was conducted by Lightcast, a leading provider…

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