Alpine family hosts The All-American Rejects — and 600 fans — in their backyard

The house party was one of the latest in a string of shows protesting Ticketmaster and Live Nation amid soaring ticket prices. Written by Lauren J. Mapp, Edited by Kate Morrissey It’s 6 p.m. on a Sunday when you find out The All-American Rejects are looking for a

How to prioritize your well-being during Mental Health Awareness Month in San Diego

Attending local meditations, sound baths, nature walks and panels can help support your mental health Written by Sam Barney-Gibbs, Edited by Maya Srikrishnan May is Mental Health Awareness Month — a time to share stories of struggle, reduce stigma and build community connections around mental health.  Here are a few cost-free

Four people receive 50 hours community service after San Diego mayor office protest

Four of the six people arrested at City Hall in January while they were protesting San Diego police's presence at immigration enforcement operations received diversion at recent court hearings. Written by Kate Morrissey, Edited by Lauren J. Mapp A judge granted misdemeanor diversion to four of the six

Government fails to provide adequate interpreter for deaf Ukrainian asylum seeker

Stuck in immigration limbo, the woman needs a Russian Sign Language translator for her pending asylum case. Written by Kate Morrissey, Capital & Main 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

Salvadoran Man Says He Suffered Stroke While Awaiting Deportation to Torture Prison

The man believed he would be sent to supermax prison where the Salvadoran government, paid by the U.S., tortured Venezuelan deportees last year. Written by Kate Morrissey, Capital & Main This article was produced by Capital & Main, an award-winning publication that reports from California on economic, political, and

Beyond the Border: Lawsuits to inspect ICE facilities, school bus stop arrests and several high profile releases from custody

Here's what happened this week in immigration news. Written by Kate Morrissey, Edited by Lauren J. Mapp Welcome to another edition of Beyond the Border, which summarizes immigration news from across the country in a weekly roundup. Did I miss something? Message me via kate@daylightsandiego.org or

Newsletter: Come party with us tonight! 🥳

Plus, how to celebrate San Diego’s AANHPI communities this month. Hello everyone!  Today is the day! Daylight is celebrating its one year birthday — one year of local news created hand-in-hand with communities who don’t always feel seen by local media.  In our first year, we published nearly 300

Bike audit, Rocky Horror and The Big Gay Picnic: Things to do in San Diego May 6-13

This weekend features volunteer opportunities, a town hall on resisting Immigration and Customs Enforcement and events to celebrate Mother’s Day. Written by Lauren J. Mapp and Maya Srikrishnan, Edited by Kate Morrissey Editor's note: We have used AI to help us extract information from event flyers, but

Activists question immigration arrests of Disney cruise ship workers at San Diego pier

Groups are also raising questions about arrests of workers from a Holland America ship. Written by Kate Morrissey, Edited by Maya Srikrishnan Customs and Border Protection officials detained more than a dozen cruise ship workers at San Diego docks over a couple of days in late April, according to activists

‘A betrayal:’ California to share data on immigrant drivers nationally

Advocates say 1 million undocumented immigrants with California driver’s licenses are at risk under a state plan to share license information to a national database. Written by Khari Johnson and Wendy Fry, CalMatters California is preparing to share with an outside organization detailed information about driver’s license holders,

Woman recalls medical emergencies, low food quality and retaliation in ICE custody

As San Diego County sued to gain access to Otay Mesa Detention Center for its health inspectors and county supervisors, a woman recently released from custody there described the conditions as terrible. Written by Kate Morrissey, Edited by Lauren J. Mapp Updated on May 6, 2026 at 3:09 p.

Southeast Asian Americans reflect on the end of the Vietnam War

Community members discussed the misunderstood past and hopeful future of the war’s long-lasting impacts during an event commemorating its 51st anniversary. Written by Sam Barney-Gibbs, Edited by Lauren J. Mapp “Ăn quả nhớ kẻ trồng cây…When eating fruit, remember who planted the tree,” Mimi Phùng said to dozens