Beyond the Border
Here's what happened this week in immigration news. Written by Kate Morrissey, Edited by Sam Barney-Gibbs and 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@
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Plus, how to get involved in local environmental activism and The All-American Rejects rock San Diego Corrected on May 14, 2026 at 10:15 p.m. to reflect that the Ukrainian woman needs an RSL interpreter, not an ASL interpreter. It was also updated to reflect that two stories were
Environment
Some of San Diego’s leading environmental advocates share how to support local causes. Written by Sam Barney-Gibbs, Edited by Lauren J. Mapp Climate anxiety is more than just a buzz phrase. It’s a studied phenomenon with various definitions that revolve around the same theme: pervasive worry about the
Weekend Energy
This week, San Diegans can dance to the pioneers of cumbia punk, check out a circus show or attend a lunch to support student journalists. Written by Kate Morrissey, Edited by Lauren J. Mapp Editor's note: We have used AI to help us extract information from event flyers,
Immigration
The letter from the Southern Border Communities Coalition and Alliance San Diego calls for Congress to halt funding to the immigration agencies until legislators can conduct a thorough investigation into the sexual misconduct allegations. Written by Kate Morrissey, Edited by Maya Srikrishnan Note: This story contains some descriptions of sexual
Music
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
Health & Wellness
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
Immigration
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
Immigration
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
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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
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
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
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
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
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,
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.
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
Protestors gave speeches during a rally under the Coronado Bridge before marching through Barrio Logan to the Federal Building in downtown San Diego. Photo Essay by Lauren J. Mapp, Edited by Kate Morissey and Maya Srikrishnan Hundreds of union members and demonstrators gathered at Chicano Park on Friday, calling for
Five major candidates, including state Treasurer Fiona Ma and former Stockton Mayor Michael Tubbs, are competing for the notoriously anticlimactic gig of lieutenant governor. Written by Nadia Lathan, CalMatters The candidates running for lieutenant governor are apt to hint at the post’s largely symbolic and overlooked status when discussing
CalMatters interviewed five leading candidates who want to regulate one of the world’s biggest insurance markets. Here’s what they said. Written by Levi Sumagaysay, CalMatters Picking the next insurance commissioner could be one of the most important decisions Californians make for their wallets this election year. They may
At its three most popular campuses, UC agreed to admit more California students and reduce the number of out-of-state students. The state covered the loss of revenue from non-resident students, who pay three times what in-state students pay. Written by Mikhail Zinshteyn, CalMatters This story was originally published by CalMatters.
