Andrea Lopez-Villafaña
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Mayor Gloria's lip-syncing video gets mixed reviews
Some didn't find video parody for the Downtown San Diego Partnership funny → Read More
SDSU gets $15 million to research Latino health disparities
The university plans to hire 11 faculty members focused on Latino health disparities research → Read More
San Diego group wants to create a Black arts district, to share and preserve culture
Artists and residents want eight blocks of Imperial Avenue to be hub for Black business, art → Read More
San Diego's Latino vaccination rates rise above most other ethnic groups
Efforts to reach Latino communities through promotoras, advertising, pop-up clinics boosted COVID-19 vaccination rates in South County → Read More
Poway Unified will keep board meetings virtual after anti-mask protests
District officials defended decision to adjourn Sept. 10 meeting, responded to 'misrepresentations' on social media → Read More
Former Francis Parker student suing school for alleged negligence in sexual assault by teacher
The lawsuit says school officials failed to alert authorities after firing the teacher → Read More
San Diego Unified to discuss potential vaccine mandate for staff, eligible students
The school board is scheduled to meet on Tuesday, Sept. 28 → Read More
San Diego brings employment resources to Mountain View neighborhood with opportunity fair
Recruiters from city and private companies provide information to Mountain View, Mount Hope and Southcrest → Read More
Anti-masking protesters disrupt Poway Unified school board meeting
The Poway Unified Board of Education adjured Thursday's meeting after protesters 'forced' their way into the district office, officials said → Read More
San Diego County launches campaign to target medical misinformation
San Diego County will ramp up efforts to counter medical misinformation after the Board of Supervisors voted 3-2 to declare medical misinformation a public health crisis Tuesday. → Read More
San Diego County launches campaign to target medical misinformation
San Diego — San Diego County will ramp up efforts to counter medical misinformation after the Board of Supervisors voted 3-2 to declare medical misinformation a public health crisis Tuesday. The board approved the measure following a tumultuous, 15-hour meeting that included eight hours of often angry public comment against vaccine and mask mandates. Democratic Supervisors Nathan Fletcher, Nora… → Read More
City wants help naming LGBTQ+ historic spaces in Hillcrest
San Diegans can help city form an historic district and identify and designate buildings and spaces → Read More
Know a remarkable teen? Public Defender wants to honor young San Diegans
The county's third annual "25 Most Remarkable Teens" program is accepting nominations → Read More
Border Patrol stops car with spike strip in Otay Mesa in suspected human smuggling attempt
The driver, an American citizen, and five Mexican nationals were taken into custody Monday morning → Read More
New bookstore is providing a space for learning, community building in Barrio Logan
Libélula Books & Co. provides free Wi-Fi, a community laptop and events for Barrio Logan residents. It will soon host tutoring sessions for children → Read More
Chula Vista business owner says city's order to remove outdoor dining a 'slap in the face'
Timothy Parker took down the outdoor seating in front of his Third Avenue establishment → Read More
No connection? San Diego uses public spaces to bridge digital divides in neighborhoods
A fifth of southeastern San Diego homes don't have broadband internet service; 16 percent don't have computers → Read More
California bookmarks $2.4 million to renovate old Logan Heights Library
The 94-year-old building has sat vacant for years. The roof and floors are in desperate need of repairs, before it can open to the public, officials say. → Read More
Jugglers, clowns return to San Diego as Fern Street Circus resumes neighborhood tours
Music, food, free performances will come to parks in San Ysidro, Southcrest, Barrio Logan, City Heights. → Read More
Group sues San Diego County, state social services to keep San Pasqual Academy open
The lawsuit asks a court to order state to create a unique license, funding category for the 20-year-old institution → Read More