Activism
A demonstration against the U.S. Supreme Court justice’s visit to San Diego brings more than two dozen protesters downtown. Written by Sam Barney-Gibbs, Edited by Lauren J. Mapp More than two dozen San Diegans gathered for a last-minute demonstration in downtown San Diego Wednesday evening to protest U.
Arts & Culture
Your guide to enjoying activities, performances and community while commemorating 215 years since Mexico kicked off fight for independence. Written by Sam Barney-Gibbs, Edited by Lauren J. Mapp Sept. 16 marks the 215th Día de la Independencia (Mexican Independence Day), celebrating the start of a revolution led by Catholic priest
Newsletter
Plus, charges lifted for a U.S. Citizen arrested by ICE in Linda Vista this summer Sekon everyone, The U.S. Supreme Court essentially greenlit racial profiling in immigration enforcement earlier this week. On Tuesday, the high court put a temporary halt on a federal judge’s order barring federal
Weekend Energy
From powwows and picnics to art shows and swing dancing, here are the cultural, culinary and community events happening across San Diego County this week. Written by Lauren J. Mapp, Edited by Kate Morrissey Looking for something to do in San Diego County this weekend? This week's events
Immigration
Two other U.S. citizens are still facing charges of assaulting a federal agent. Written by Kate Morrissey, Edited by Lauren J. Mapp A federal judge has dismissed the case against one U.S. citizen arrested by Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Linda Vista in early July. The federal government
education
At High Tech High, students learned how to set casts, stitch sutures and investigate bones as part of an effort to increase diversity in veterinary medicine. Written by Lauren J. Mapp, Edited by Maya Srikrishnan A packed room at High Tech High in Chula Vista buzzed with excited voices last
Advocacy
With only 25 girls detained, local organizers say the number should be zero — and they’re calling for community-led alternatives. Written by Lauren J. Mapp, Edited by Maya Srikrishnan Author’s Note: This story includes references to sexual abuse, trafficking, family violence and incarceration of minors. There are 25 girls
Immigration
After federal judges began pushing back on efforts to detain people at hearings, Immigration and Customs officials implemented a strategy that tracks immigrants and makes them feel like criminals. Written by Kate Morrissey This article was produced by Capital & Main. It is republished here with permission. When attorney Olavo
Capital & Main
Organizing here is holding strong, showing what’s possible even as Trump 2.0 makes the fight harder. Written by Mark Kreidler This article was produced by Capital & Main. It is republished here with permission. The current state of unions across the country is a study in contradiction. On
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Trump’s campaign against immigrants is affecting their ability to work, hurting businesses and eroding workers’ rights. Written by Kate Morrissey This article was produced by Capital & Main. It is republished here with permission. A San Diego restaurant owner who serves many immigrant customers has seen business plummet. A
Sam Barney-Gibbs aims to cure news media fatigue and report not just on the community, but with it. Introduce yourself. Hi everyone! I’m Sam Barney-Gibbs (he/they), a politics reporter turned local San Diego news enthusiast. I’ve built up my media skills and education across beats, mediums and
Workshops, festivals and community gatherings this week offer opportunities to make art outside, listen to live music and get involved in activism. Written by Lauren J. Mapp, Edited by Kate Morrissey This week, San Diego has a workshop on making collages to celebrate multicultural identities, a networking night at Mid-City
Many are giving up on their immigration cases because they do not want to remain detained. Written by Kate Morrissey This article was produced by Capital & Main. It is republished here with permission. Beyond the Border brings you human stories about the U.S. immigration system through original reporting
Nearly 20 people collected broken glass, chip bags and other waste in an effort to spark lasting community change. Written by Lauren J. Mapp, Edited by Maya Srikrishnan Braving the 87-degree weather, Roosevelt Williams III and his 4-year-old son spent their Sunday afternoon picking up trash alongside Euclid Avenue. When
The 17 organizations will use the funding to support internships, apprenticeships and job training for people ages 18 to 26. Written by Lauren J. Mapp, Edited by Maya Srikrishnan A group of 17 nonprofits in San Diego will receive $6 million to support efforts to improve employment opportunities for youth,
Maya Srikrishnan has written about underserved communities, equity and racial justice issues in San Diego and nationally for more than a decade. She’ll write about anything because everything has an equity and social justice angle. Introduce yourself. Hi, I’m Maya Srikrishnan. I’m a Desi American. My parents
Explore artistic expression, celebrate National City Library’s 20th birthday and get involved with neighborhood cleanups in San Diego County this week. Written by Brittany Cruz-Fejeran, Edited by Lauren J. Mapp This week, the National City Public Library turns 20, Chicano Park offers a movie night under the stars for
Adolfo Guzman-Lopez, a journalist and poet, recently released his first book of poems, “California Southern: writing from the road, 1992-2025.” Written by Kate Morrissey, Edited by Lauren J. Mapp When Adolfo Guzman-Lopez was a young journalist at KPBS, he spent a day with customs officials searching cars at the border.
The newly formed San Diego Solidarity Network is pushing for flexible funding to keep essential services available and staff on the payroll. Written by Lauren J. Mapp, Edited by Maya Srikrishnan Reeling from sweeping grant cuts under the Trump administration, San Diego nonprofit leaders and staff will gather tonight in
During an all day conference on Islamophobia, teachers, faith leaders and other San Diegans discussed the increasing prevalence of bullying against Muslim community members. Written by Kate Morrissey, Edited by Lauren J. Mapp Author’s Note: Daylight Board Member Lallia Allali was a panelist at the Islamophobia conference. More than
Parents, teachers and community members denounced ICE's presence around schools and elsewhere in the neighborhood. Written by Kate Morrissey, Edited by Maya Srikrishnan Immigration officials planning to make arrests in City Heights early Friday morning left the area after community patrols noticed their cars and followed them to
