Launch Party
San Diegans packed Queen Bee’s Art & Cultural Center for a night of dancing, music and connection in support of local news. Photo Essay by Brittany Cruz-Fejeran, Edited by Lauren J. Mapp
Comic-Con
While conventions and comic book publishing have become more diverse in recent years, there’s still more work to be done. Written by Lauren J. Mapp, Edited by Maya Srikrishnan With a regal air and flawless posture, James Powell strode through the exhibition floor at San Diego Comic-Con last month,
Weekend Energy
San Diegans can find community health, arts, food and activism across the county this weekend. Written by Lauren J. Mapp, Edited by Kate Morrissey You can discuss eliminating exclusionary housing policies over pastries, enjoy a night of silent movies set to live organ music and taste vegan foods in Oceanside
Immigration
Attorneys representing Denis Anderson Chicoj-Yacon had previously criticized the lack of evidence submitted by the U.S. Department of Justice in court. Written by Kate Morrissey, Edited by Lauren J. Mapp The federal government has dismissed the case against a man from Guatemala who was previously charged with assaulting federal
Capital & Main
Vaccination gaps in 16 counties, including San Diego, leave some communities exposed as children return to school. Written by Mark Kreidler This article was produced by Capital & Main. It is republished here with permission. Measles, a disease so effectively treated that the U.S. declared it eliminated from our
Newsletter
Plus, find local events in our latest Weekend Energy calendar It’s finally the day of our launch party! If you still haven’t reserved tickets, you can still do so up until it starts at 6:30. After that, tickets will be available at the door until we hit
Weekend Energy
Challenge injustice with events tackling Islamophobia, honoring cross-border friendship and building community resilience. Story by Lauren J. Mapp, Edited by Kate Morrissey From swapping kids’ clothing while discussing democracy and finding better ways to challenge Islamaphobia to celebrating the 54th anniversary of Friendship Park, this weekend in San Diego County
Capital & Main
As happened to three U.S. citizens in San Diego, at least nine people in Los Angeles have been held in federal custody after observing or protesting immigration raids. Written by Cerise Castle This article was produced by Capital & Main. It is republished here with permission. Since federal agents
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Many say they are still in immigration detention facilities months after agreeing to leave the U.S. Written by Kate Morrissey This article was produced by Capital & Main. It is republished here with permission. After Immigration and Customs Enforcement sent a Cuban man to a detention facility in Tacoma,
News and information that is for you, not just about you.
Key California weather forecast offices will remain “criminally understaffed” while new hires get on board, former National Weather Service meteorologists warn. Written by Marcus Baram This article was produced by Capital & Main. It is republished here with permission. The National Weather Service plans to hire 450 meteorologists, hydrologists and
Plus, some detainees are pursuing deportation under ICE pressure, and youth reporters cover connections between science and pop culture at Comic-Con. Sekon everyone! Our launch party for Daylight San Diego is only a week away, so it’s time to talk about some of the items that will be available
Teen girls in the BE WiSE program interviewed scientists, engineers and pop culture creators during a hands-on science communication workshop through the Fleet Science Center. Written by Lauren J. Mapp, Edited by Kate Morrissey Author’s Note: Mapp volunteered as a journalism mentor to help guide the young reporters during
Whether you’re planting or painting, there are plenty of ways to engage and unwind this weekend. Compiled by Lauren J. Mapp, Edited by Kate Morrissey From family gardening and art receptions, to powerful conversations and an outdoor film screening in Chicano Park, here are some options of what to
A promise of $1,000 and a free plane ride home tempts many who’ve grown weary of being locked up in crowded detention centers. Written by Kate Morrissey This article was produced by Capital & Main. It is republished here with permission. On an afternoon in early July, Immigration
Attorney General Rob Bonta has joined a national lawsuit to halt Republicans’ war on Californians. By Mark Kreidler This article was produced by Capital & Main. It is republished here with permission. The framers of the latest lawsuit against the Trump administration’s attempt to dismantle Planned Parenthood have succinctly
Conversations about missing and murdered Indigenous women, tribal sovereignty and federal recognition showed how modern art forms can uplift social issues. Written by Lauren J. Mapp, Edited by Kate Morrissey Indigenous comic book artists, writers and fans came together for an evening of panels during the inaugural Indigi-Con in downtown
Plus, the Afrofuturism Lounge returns to Balboa Park and photos from Comic-Con. Greetings everyone, buenas and bom dia, I am so excited to share with you the names of the DJs for our launch party. Both are good friends of mine, and as a DJ in my off-hours, I admire
Four fellows with Viet Voices worked across media to connect with audience, the land and themselves. Written by Sam Barney-Gibbs, Edited by Kate Morrissey Correction: A photo caption in this story was corrected on Aug. 1, 2025 at 3:26 p.m. to reflect that the photographer was C. Ryu,
One of the U.S. citizens arrested in Linda Vista at the beginning of July during an immigration operation decried the treatment she received in federal custody and called for immigration officials to unmask and identify themselves. Written by Kate Morrissey, Edited by Lauren J. Mapp One of the three
From unwinding with healing sounds to dancing at the Central library, San Diego has a lot to offer this weekend. Written by Lauren J. Mapp, Edited by Kate Morrissey From swing dancing under the stars to using art as activism in the park, this weekend offers a wide range of
Musicians, artists and comic book storytellers shared their ideas for a reimagined future rooted in science and technology during the eighth annual event. Written by Lauren J. Mapp, Edited by Kate Morrissey The Afrofuturism Lounge returned to Balboa Park last week, for a night of Black creativity, culture and technology
