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A program in Los Angeles County is recycling unused food to feed hungry residents — and offering a model for other cities. Written by Mark Kreidler This article was produced by Capital & Main, an award-winning publication that reports from California on economic, political, and social issues. It is co-published here
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Here are some tactics unions and employers at farms, factories, restaurants and other job sites are using to shield employees from immigration raids. Written by Jeremy Lindenfeld This article was produced by Capital & Main, an award-winning publication that reports from California on economic, political, and social issues. It is
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Plus, some events and long reads for your holiday weekend Our team here at Daylight San Diego wishes you all a very happy Thanksgiving! In lieu of a story this week, each member of our team is sharing what they are most thankful for this year — and what food they’
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Whether you’re looking to volunteer, donate or enjoy local holiday traditions, these events will bring San Diegans together this season. Written by Lauren J. Mapp, Edited by Maya Srikrishnan From no-cost Thanksgiving meals and winter festivals, to donation drives collecting food, winter clothing and toys, here are some ways
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Child laborers and other farmworkers in California are being exposed to toxic pesticides, in part because of splintered enforcement of safety regulations. Written by Robert J. Lopez, Photography by Barbara Davidson This article was produced by Capital & Main, an award-winning publication that reports from California on economic, political, and
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Cubans and other third-country nationals are dropped off on the streets of Villahermosa where they struggle to survive. Written by Kate Morrissey This article was produced by Capital & Main, an award-winning publication that reports from California on economic, political, and social issues. It is co-published here with permission. In
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State officials are failing to protect the health and safety of thousands of young field laborers, an investigation has found. Written by Robert J. Lopez, Photography by Barbara Davidson This article was produced by Capital & Main, an award-winning publication that reports from California on economic, political, and social issues.
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Despite a burst of new housing laws, buying a home in California is increasingly unattainable — especially for lower-income earners — a new report shows. Written by Mark Kreidler This article was produced by Capital & Main, an award-winning publication that reports from California on economic, political, and social issues. It is
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Children change fate in “Safa’s Story” showcasing their empathy, confidence and friendship through roleplay. Before we dive into this week’s newsletter, we’d love your support! Whether you have $5 or $500, a tax-deductible donation today moves us closer to our goal of raising $20k by 2026 to
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Donate to a winter food drive and shop for gifts from local crafters across the county this week. Written by Lauren J. Mapp, Edited by Kate Morrissey This week, San Diegans can attend a children’s focused farmers market event in downtown San Diego, a community workshop from the San
A U.S. citizen woman was left distraught after officers came into her husband's green card interview, handcuffed him and took him away. Written by Kate Morrissey, Edited by Lauren J. Mapp When Mira and Niv met last year to walk around La Mesa on their first date
Many of the 24 million working and middle-class Americans insured through the Affordable Care Act may forgo insurance if their bills multiply. Written by Mark Kreidler This article was produced by Capital & Main, an award-winning publication that reports from California on economic, political, and social issues. It is co-published
Though other cities have reported arrests of immigrants in the final stages of obtaining their green cards, this week marks the first time that San Diego attorneys have seen clients detained at U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services appointments. Written by Kate Morrissey, Edited by Lauren J. Mapp Immigration and
Hello everyone! Dozens of community members gathered last week to discuss how painful and terrifying immigration enforcement has become for San Diego's immigrant communities and how they can get involved to help protect their neighbors. Our event, “A Light on Immigration: What San Diegans need to know about
From benefits and art shows to holiday markets and free stores, this week’s events showcase San Diego’s creative and community spirit. Written by Lauren J. Mapp, Edited by Kate Morrissey This week, the Islamic Center of San Diego is hosting an educational event on genocide in Sudan on
Throughout the month, community members can receive food from or donate to local nonprofits, restaurants and community members helping people struggling to make ends meet because of repercussions from the longest government shutdown in U.S. history. Written by Lauren J. Mapp, Edited by Kate Morrissey People who rely on
Matias, who is a dual citizen of Argentina and Italy, is asking for confirmation that the government received his application for a visa as a victim of human trafficking. Written by Kate Morrissey, Edited by Lauren J. Mapp A man at Otay Mesa Detention Center has been on hunger strike
Volunteers with Detention Resistance have kept meticulous notes about the detentions and day-to-day changes happening around the San Diego Immigration Court and ICE offices. Written by Kate Morrissey, Edited by Lauren J. Mapp Though the San Diego Immigration Court is far from the busiest, it ranks among the highest in
Activists fear the Trump administration will use the rule to cover up misconduct by immigration officials. Written by Kate Morrissey This article was produced by Capital & Main, an award-winning publication that reports from California on economic, political, and social issues. It is co-published here with permission. The Department of
Barrio Logan celebrated its third annual festival to honor loved ones who have passed on last month. Photo Essay by Brittany Cruz-Fejeran, Edited by Lauren J. Mapp Barrio Logan hosted the third annual Día de los Muertos festival last month, organized by All for Logan, Barrio Logan Association and San
The Trump administration’s deportation flights to the Mexican southern border towns of Tapachula and Villahermosa leave people stranded with few resources. Written by Kate Morrissey This article was produced by Capital & Main. It is republished here with permission. It is the first in a three-part series called "
