One month after deadly attack, San Diego Muslim community looks toward healing and recovery

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

Activists cover César E. Chávez Parkway signs in 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: untreated medical conditions in ICE custody, deportations in graduation season and more pressure on protesters

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

Newsletter: A warm welcome to our interns Rami and Jenna!

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

Kinfolk Fest brings Black joy, music and art back to Waterfront Park

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

Meet Jenna Ramiscal, one of Daylight’s summer interns

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?

Meet Rami Alarian, one of Daylight’s summer interns

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

Sapphic social party, kids fishing derby and a community garden day: Things to do in San Diego June 25-July 1

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

For local house DJs, the genre is more than sound – it’s a culture rich with civil rights history

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

18 months in detention and still fighting for medical help

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,

A tax on billionaires qualified for the November ballot. 5 things to know about the measure

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

Executive director of the San Diego Commission on Police Practices is asking for testimony about interactions with cops

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