The college will formally vote on the appointment at its June 26 meeting.
The nonprofit is facing a proposed $2.2 million budget cut, which could result in the closure of its Ocean Avenue location.
Plus: Neighborhood events, The Listing and much more.
In this week’s newsletter, we look back at the life of Sly Stone and his Ingleside connection. Plus:
• The story behind City College's latest controversy
• How an Ocean Avenue nonprofit is fighting budget cuts
• Meet the teen teaching everyone to code
• The Listing, Things To Do and Worth Reading
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The legendary band leader, who founded Sly and the Family Stone in an Ingleside basement, left a lasting mark on multiple music genres. Read the story »
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