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education

National City school nurse stocks ‘Period Pantry’ to keep students in class

Margaret McLean keeps new underwear and leggings of different sizes available in her clinic to help students who need to change clothes in the middle of the school day. Written by Kate Morrissey, Edited by Lauren J. Mapp A National City school nurse began stocking her clinic with fresh underwear

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Teens, cancer survivors among growing dragon boat racing community at Mission Bay festival

San Diego nonprofit’s organizer honored with a volunteer lifetime achievement award by city council member Written by Marco Guajardo, Edited by Kate Morrissey Hundreds of paddlers and spectators gathered in Mission Bay on Saturday for the annual San Diego Dragon Boat Festival, where teams raced to the steady beat

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Newsletter

Newsletter: What do you see too much of in San Diego news?

Plus, a community conversation about redlining and reframing homeownership Håfa Adai (greetings), everyone! We spent most of last year hosting community listening sessions to better understand the news gaps in our region. We asked, what do you see too much of in San Diego news? We just posted a video

redlining

San Diego's redlining legacy revealed through ‘Beyond the Line’ art and storytelling

Filmmaker Rose Sanchez shows how systemic racism impacts home purchasing as part of her residency for the San Diego Made Factory. Written by Lauren J. Mapp, Edited by Kate Morrissey A three-part event series is spotlighting how redlining and systemic racism continue to shape homeownership in San Diego. Created by

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human trafficking

Drop-in center opens for child victims of sex trafficking in downtown San Diego

The nonprofit Olive Crest hopes to use the day center as a site to build trust with children who are being trafficked in order to help them get out of the situation when they are ready. Written by Kate Morrissey, Edited by Lauren J. Mapp Tucked away in an unassuming

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Newsletter

Newsletter: Our new events calendar is tracking community activities throughout the county

Plus, a coalition of Kumeyaay tribes has launched a new nonprofit to reduce violent crimes against Indigenous communities. Sekon (Hello), everyone, Last Friday, the Daylight San Diego team held our very first board meeting — a major milestone in building our nonprofit newsroom. Our discussion focused on our preliminary budget, long-term

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Indigenous

San Diego tribes launch effort to reduce the number of missing and murdered Indigenous people

At an inaugural summit at Viejas Casino, organizers with the new nonprofit MMIP San Diego called for better collaboration between tribal, local and federal governments in the ongoing effort to reduce rates of violent crimes against Native people. Written by Lauren J. Mapp, Edited by Kate Morrissey Faced with disproportionately

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Newsletter

Newsletter: San Diego’s Indigenous communities mourn the loss of Rincon Chairman Bo Mazzetti

Plus, a guide to staying safe as an activist and local AANHPI leaders share their hopes for year-round support that goes beyond heritage month celebrations. Sekon (Hello), everyone, San Diego’s Indigenous community is mourning the loss of Rincon Band of Luiseño Indians Chairman Bo Mazzetti, who died from cancer

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Activism

How to stay safe as an activist amid digital and physical threats

San Diego organizers share digital and personal security strategies to confront heightened risks under the second Trump administration. Written by Marco Guajardo, Edited by Lauren J. Mapp In the last month, demonstrations sprang up across San Diego addressing issues that include Palestinian rights, protections for immigrants and workers, and the

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AANHPI leaders urge San Diegans to remember community's struggles during heritage month celebrations

Months into President Donald Trump’s second term marked by the slashing of diversity initiatives, Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander leaders say San Diego needs better mental health programs and push for more to join anti-hate initiatives and the fight for lasting inclusion. Written by Lauren J. Mapp,

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journalism

Help Daylight San Diego raise $50k by July 1

Big news from Daylight! Since our soft launch in early March, our small but mighty team of five has: ✅ Held five listening sessions ✅ Published 18 stories & newsletters ✅ Gained more than 150 newsletter subscribers ✅ Reached more than 500 followers on social media And thanks to generous donors — including Janna Braun,

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Newsletter

Newsletter: UCSD health care workers to join May Day actions amid hiring freeze

Plus, it’s the start of Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, and San Diego is celebrating with a packed schedule of upcoming events. Sekon (Hello), everyone! It’s May Day, an international observance honoring the history of the labour movement and the struggles of workers around