The Consul General of Mexico in San Diego is partnering up with City Heights Community Development Corporation to protect and support Mexican citizens living in vulnerable situations related to their status as immigrants. “It’s a big peace of mind for our community here,” said Javier Gómez, chief advising officer at City Heights CDC. City Heights CDC offers services to improve the quality of life for neighborhood residents ranging from food assistance to workforce training. In Other NewsConsul General in Tijuana: An Escondido native is the new U.S. Consul General in Tijuana, Alexandra Mendoza reported for The San Diego Union-Tribune. Reinforcing checkpoints: U.S. Border Patrol is looking to invest in beefing up local immigration checkpoints, such as the one in Jamul, Alexandra Mendoza reported for The San Diego Union-Tribune.