Through the College Avenue Compact (CAC) partnership, the San Diego Unified School District (SDUSD) aims to enhance educational outreach to the Hoover High School community, focusing on reducing equity gaps through various pathways to San Diego State University (SDSU). The CAC, initiated in 2011, promotes college readiness and guaranteed admission to SDSU if students meet established criteria.
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City Heights Hero Pam Pham-Barron shares her passion for teaching the whole student and reflects on her experiences at Rosa Parks Elementary over the years.
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City Heights leaders celebrate the grand opening of City Heights Place and City Heights Plaza Del Sol, providing 135 affordable homes in the community. These developments are a long-awaited fulfillment to the original vision of Price Philanthropies Founder Sol Price, when he first purchased the land in 1994.
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California State University San Marcos (CSUSM), funded in part by a multi-year $10 million grant from Price Philanthropies, is set to pioneer a three-year accelerated bachelor’s degree and workforce pipeline for behavioral and mental health. This unique CSU program model will offer dual enrollment with local high schools, providing professional certificates and advanced career preparation. As a social mobility initiative, the program will expedite qualified candidates into critical workforce roles, escalating their earning potential and helping to address our mental and behavioral healthcare workforce need.
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City Heights Hero Falis Budul shares her journey of service, rooted in her personal experiences as a Somali immigrant arriving in City Heights. Since then, she has leveraged her knowledge of resources in various positions to assist African immigrants in navigating their new lives in San Diego.
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The San Diego Rotary Club honored Beatriz Valencia, the Executive Director of the Cardinals Interact Program, as the 2023 recipient of the MacLaggan/Frye award for her dedication to City Heights Youth. This award was established in 1991 and is a huge honor recognizing individuals and organizations that make outstanding contributions to the benefit, care, and welfare of children.
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School in the Park, a dynamic educational initiative in San Diego’s Balboa Park, integrates formal and informal learning for City Heights schools. Collaborating with institutions like the Mingei International Museum, the program immerses students in diverse art forms, celebrating the beauty of everyday life across cultures and epochs.
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Two Aaron Price Fellows have recently been recognized in the San Diego County Public Defender’s Office list of 25 Most Remarkable Teens from around San Diego County. The 25 teens were selected from among 77 nominated by the community for their inspiring contributions and efforts in categories such as civic involvement, activism, commitment to personal excellence and courage to overcome personal adversity.
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City Heights Hero Rosa Olascoaga (second to left) shares her journey of service and advocacy, rooted in her upbringing in the community. Born and raised in City Heights, she has dedicated years to various roles, from advocating for a skatepark to her current position as Senior Infrastructure and Community Development Policy Advisor.
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Free and fun family events are offered at City Heights, Linda Vista, Memorial and Skyline Hills recreation centers from 5-8pm every Thursday, Friday and Saturday this summer. Bring your whole family!
Parks After Dark is a partnership between the City and County of San Diego, San Diego Parks Foundation and Price Philanthropies. It is part of the City’s “Come Play Outside” initiative, which serves more than 15,000 youth and families each summer.
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