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Plus, the Islamic Center looks toward community recovery one month after a deadly attack Our team may be small in size, but we proved just how mighty journalism done with empathy and in community can be, even in just a year of reporting. Daylight San Diego brought home 10 awards
Weekend Energy
This week San Diegans can attend a prop swap, gardening-related workshops and dance at a Kinfolk Fest follow-up block party. Written by Rami Alarian, Edited by Kate Morrissey Editor's note: We have used AI to help us extract information from event flyers, but humans have selected,
Mental Health
With help from community activists and mental health practitioners, Erin Langs works to fill curriculum gaps relating to identity. Written by Sam Barney-Gibbs, Edited by Kate Morrissey Author’s Note: This story includes mention of mental health crises and suicidal ideation. If you or someone you know is struggling,
journalism
In our newsroom’s first year of publishing, the San Diego Society of Professional Journalists awarded Daylight with five first-place wins, and co-founder Kate Morrissey was honored as 2026 Journalist of the Year. Written by Lauren J. Mapp Our Daylight San Diego team brought home 17 awards from
Faith & Religion
About a month after two teenagers fatally shot three Muslims at the Islamic Center of San Diego, leaders there are teaching the community about what recovery can look like through activism, mental health and resilience. Written by Rami Alarian, Edited by Kate Morrissey The Islamic Center of San Diego gathered
Barrio Logan
In a ceremony last Sunday, a group put up temporary signs to rename César E. Chávez Parkway after sexual misconduct revelations involving the labor leader. Written by Lauren J. Mapp, Edited by Kate Morrissey Author’s note: This story includes mentions of sexual abuse. To access sexual assault kits and
Beyond the Border
Here's what happened this week in immigration news. Written by Rami Alarian, Edited by Kate Morrissey Welcome to another edition of Beyond the Border, which summarizes immigration news from across the country in a weekly roundup. Did we miss something? Message us via kate@daylightsandiego.org or on
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Plus, a commission is asking community members to share feedback on San Diego police. Early this month, we welcomed our first pair of interns, Rami Alarian and Jenna Ramiscal. Rami Alarian (they/he) is a recent graduate of San Diego State University, where they studied journalism. With a passion for
Juneteenth
SD Melanin’s annual Juneteenth festival featured a week of experiences, including an all day music festival. Written by Rami Alarian, Edited by Lauren J. Mapp The smell of barbecue and Nigerian food drifted across Waterfront Park last Saturday as hundreds of people browsed vendor booths, spread blankets across the
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Introduce yourself. Hi, I’m Jenna Ramiscal (she/her)! I’m a Filipino American journalist, born and raised in San Diego. I’m currently entering my senior year at San Diego State University where I’m double majoring in journalism and Asian American studies. Why did you become a journalist?
Introduce yourself Hello! My name is Rami Alarian, and I am an Arab-American journalist from California who recently graduated from San Diego State University with a degree in journalism. Why did you become a journalist I joined San Diego State University as an undeclared major and in my first
This week, San Diegans can socialize at Pride and arts mixers, plant with community members and tune into wellness through festivals and community-led discussions. Written by Jenna Ramiscal, Edited by Kate Morrissey Editor's note: We have used AI to help us extract information from event flyers, but
The Central Library screened “Move Ya Body: The Birth of House” for the first time in San Diego as part of its “More Than Rhythm” series about Black music. Written by Jenna Ramiscal, Edited by Kate Morrissey A blend of kick drums and synthesizers filled the Central Library’s Neil
Locked up after living in L.A., an immigrant has suffered rectal bleeding for months. “Sometimes I think they want to kill me here.” Written by Kate Morrissey, Capital & Main This article was produced by Capital & Main, an award-winning publication that reports from California on economic, political,
Written by Kristen Hwang, CalMatters This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. A union wants California’s billionaires to rescue the state’s healthcare system. The billionaires have other ideas. On June 17, an initiative to tax the state’s wealthiest residents qualified for the
The San Diego Commission on Police Practices held a community feedback event to ask the public to participate in an effort to bring more accountability to the San Diego Police Department. Written by Rami Alarian, Edited by Kate Morrissey Updated on June 26, 2026 at 03:26 p.m. with
Investigations in to fatal shootings by California police take so long that officers often cannot be decertified or charged with most crimes. Written by Nigel Duara, CalMatters This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Under growing pressure from a restive public during the summer of
Here's what happened this week in immigration news. Written by Jenna Ramiscal, Edited by Kate Morrissey Welcome to another edition of Beyond the Border, which summarizes immigration news from across the country in a weekly roundup. Did we miss something? Message us via kate@daylightsandiego.org or on
Do you dread going back to work on Monday? Have you lost the joy you used to feel when doing the things that matter to you? Do you avoid keeping up with the news because you're worried it will all be bad? Burnout is real, and there are
This week, San Diegans can learn about native plant species, jam out to R&B and watch some slam poetry by local poets. Written by Rami Alarian, Edited by Lauren J. Mapp Editor's note: We have used AI to help us extract information from event flyers, but
From festivals and surfing to live music and culinary events, there are many options for commemorating the 161st anniversary of the end of slavery this week. Written by Lauren J. Mapp, Edited by Kate Morrissey San Diegans are preparing for Juneteenth, the annual holiday commemorating the end of most forms
