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Two Democrats with differing approaches vie to regulate one of the biggest insurance markets in the world. Written by Levi Sumagaysay, CalMatters This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Bernie Sanders. Jane Fonda. There’s some star power endorsing each of the two Democratic candidates
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Stone Brewing’s Escondido site was one of many California breweries scheduled to close. Now, its original owners will revive it under a new name. Written by Deborah Brennan, CalMatters This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. A month before its scheduled closure, Stone Brewing
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Thousands of Lyft drivers will be eligible to get paid for lost wages and benefits from 2016 to 2020, when they would have been considered employees under California labor law. Written by Levi Sumagaysay, CalMatters This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Lyft must pay
Paddlers in hazmat suits opened San Diego Climate Week in Coronado, where advocates and regional leaders called attention to the Tijuana River pollution crisis and the need for binational solutions. Written by Yanelli Zavina Robles, Edited by Kate Morrissey Paddlers in hazmat suits took to the waters of Glorietta Bay
On an early morning in August, Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents held the person outside in their underwear while agents ransacked their belongings. Written by Kate Morrissey, Edited by Lauren J. Mapp A San Diego organizer who advocates for transgender and immigrant rights had woken up around 5 a.m.
Time in Hawaii shaped the battle champ emcee whose freestyle prowess has taken him from Battle Bot to the Old Globe. Written by Roberto Camacho, Edited by Kate Morrissey On a warm August evening, dozens of people pack into a mid-sized club in Honolulu. Taking the stage is San
The American Civil Liberties Union of San Diego and Imperial Counties and the Partnership for the Advancement of New Americans are asking a state judge to force an end to the city's automated license plate reader contracts and removal of the cameras. Written by Kate Morrissey, Edited by
Otay Mesa Detention Center received a visit from officials and shut down detainee movement for hours, blocking lawyers’ access to clients and stranding a group in the dining area without access to a bathroom. Written by Kate Morrissey, Edited by Lauren J. Mapp A recent visit from officials to Otay
A Southeast San Diego panel explored how chronic disease, health disparities and gaps in medical care shape the menopause transition. Written by Lauren J. Mapp, Edited by Kate Morrissey Hot flashes, night sweats, achy joints and brain fog might be among the most familiar early signs of menopause. But for
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California community colleges are trying to discourage immigration enforcement on campuses, but they can’t do much to bar ICE agents from public spaces. Written by Adam Echelman, Calmatters This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Immigration enforcement agents are inciting panic at California’s
Protesters will encourage the public to vote early in the upcoming November election. Written by Kate Morrissey, Edited by Lauren J. Mapp The No Kings protest movement will continue its efforts this Saturday with demonstrations across San Diego County. According to organizers, this round of protests will focus on telling
Here's what happened this week in immigration news. Written by Emma Chen, 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
Plus, a San Diego activist is still recovering from a mid-August ICE raid at their home. Sekon everyone! Today is the Great California ShakeOut, the annual preparedness drill during which people across the state practice what to do during an earthquake at 10:15 a.m. The Governor’s
More than 50 people gathered at University and Fairmount avenues on Wednesday to call for Immigration and Customs Enforcement to leave their community alone. Written by Kate Morrissey, Edited by Lauren J. Mapp More than 50 people gathered outside the Denny's at the corner of University and Fairmount
This week, San Diegans can explore local art during North Park Gallery Night, celebrate LGBTQ+ creativity at Out at the Museum and sample flavors from around the world at Taste of City Heights. Written by Yanelli Zavina Robles, Edited by Lauren J. Mapp October is bringing plenty of opportunities to
Paddlers in hazmat suits opened San Diego Climate Week in Coronado, where advocates and regional leaders called attention to the Tijuana River pollution crisis and the need for binational solutions. Written by Yanelli Zavina Robles, Edited by Kate Morrissey Paddlers in hazmat suits took to the waters of Glorietta Bay
On an early morning in August, Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents held the person outside in their underwear while agents ransacked their belongings. Written by Kate Morrissey, Edited by Lauren J. Mapp A San Diego organizer who advocates for transgender and immigrant rights had woken up around 5 a.m.
Here's what happened this week in immigration news. Written by Emma Chen, Edited by Kate Morrissey This fall, a Daylight San Diego intern named Emma Chen will be writing these news roundups. (I will be editing them.) You can support that work by donating to Daylight. (Did someone
Plus, learn how rapper Ric Scales grew his skills. Greetings, everyone, buenas and bom dia, I started collecting records in 2012 — back when you could still find Sade's “Diamond Life” in a dollar bin at a used book store. Back then, I didn't see many DJs
This week, San Diegans can browse local art in Barrio Logan, catch a rookie popping battle, celebrate new murals in Logan Heights and explore a nature preserve after dark. Written by Yanelli Zavina Robles, Edited by Kate Morrissey Editor's note: We have used AI to help us extract
At the teach-in, hosted by the Party for Socialism and Liberation at The Mental Bar, the presenters said a 1970s rebellion at Attica Correctional Facility in New York inspired mass prison organizing. Written by Rami Alarian, Edited by Kate Morrissey Fifty-five years after the Attica prison uprising led
