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Portion of Teralta Park Unity mural featuring the words "Teralta Neighborhood Park", a volleyball, a butterfly, and a group of children in multicolored clothes running and playing.

“Unity in the Community” Mural at Teralta Park Now Complete

March 20, 2023

The “Unity in the Community” mural, which spans a 270 foot wall along the south end of Teralta Park in City Heights, is complete! The project wrapped up in late […]

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Success Stories from the Mid-City Homeless Outreach Program

December 22, 2022

The City Heights Business Association is a partner organization in the Mid-City Homeless Coalition. The coalition’s mission is to reduce the negative impacts of homelessness on our community through a […]

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Updates from the Mid-City Homeless Outreach Program

August 1, 2022

In 2018, the City Heights Business Association, City Heights CDC, San Diego City Council Districts 3 & 9, North Park Main Street, and Price Philanthropies (“the Committee”) came together to […]

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Portion of Teralta Park Unity in Community Mural featuring images of people from the City Heights community

Project Update: Teralta Neighborhood Park “Unity in the Community” Mural

June 9, 2022

Written by Dan Tomsky, City Heights volunteer / “Unity” mural team The “Unity in the Community” mural emerging in Teralta Neighborhood Park is expected to be completed this summer. This […]

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Gift certificate pilot program provides needed support for City Heights community

February 17, 2021

In December, the City Heights Business Association, in collaboration with the City Heights Economic Development Collaborative, launched a pilot gift card program aimed at helping local businesses and residents hurt […]

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Clean & Safe Crew member washing the sidewalk

CHBA Spotlight: The Clean & Safe Program

October 13, 2020

Our local team keeps the streets of City Heights clean and safe, promoting economic growth in the community Graffiti removal, power washing, and street sweeping are just a few of […]

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Business Spotlight: Fruteria Disfrutalas

August 6, 2020

Meet Samantha Palomino of the family-owned Fruteria Disfrutalas, located at 3647 University Avenue. With a strong passion for serving the City Heights community, and experience overcoming setbacks, Disfrutalas is weathering […]

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City Heights Relief Program Helping Businesses Keep Doors Open

July 30, 2020

The City Heights Economic Development Collaborative, which includes the City Heights Business Association, the City Heights Community Development Corporation, the El Cajon Boulevard Business Improvement Association and Local Initiatives Support […]

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Business Spotlight: Ryan Bros. Coffee

June 23, 2020

Meet Maxine Zepeda, owner of Ryan Bros. Coffee City Heights, located at 4465 University Avenue. While the Ryan Bros. name may be well known throughout San Diego, this City Heights […]

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CHBA Stands In Solidarity

CHBA Stands in Solidarity

June 3, 2020

The City Heights Business Association stands in solidarity with those who are peacefully speaking out against racism and injustice in our nation. We must not remain silent. We are committed […]

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