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Plus, some detainees are pursuing deportation under ICE pressure, and youth reporters cover connections between science and pop culture at Comic-Con. Sekon everyone! Our launch party for Daylight San Diego is only a week away, so it’s time to talk about some of the items that will be available
Comic-Con
Teen girls in the BE WiSE program interviewed scientists, engineers and pop culture creators during a hands-on science communication workshop through the Fleet Science Center. Written by Lauren J. Mapp, Edited by Kate Morrissey Author’s Note: Mapp volunteered as a journalism mentor to help guide the young reporters during
Weekend Energy
Whether you’re planting or painting, there are plenty of ways to engage and unwind this weekend. Compiled by Lauren J. Mapp, Edited by Kate Morrissey From family gardening and art receptions, to powerful conversations and an outdoor film screening in Chicano Park, here are some options of what to
Capital & Main
A promise of $1,000 and a free plane ride home tempts many who’ve grown weary of being locked up in crowded detention centers. Written by Kate Morrissey This article was produced by Capital & Main. It is republished here with permission. On an afternoon in early July, Immigration
Capital & Main
Attorney General Rob Bonta has joined a national lawsuit to halt Republicans’ war on Californians. By Mark Kreidler This article was produced by Capital & Main. It is republished here with permission. The framers of the latest lawsuit against the Trump administration’s attempt to dismantle Planned Parenthood have succinctly
Comic-Con
Conversations about missing and murdered Indigenous women, tribal sovereignty and federal recognition showed how modern art forms can uplift social issues. Written by Lauren J. Mapp, Edited by Kate Morrissey Indigenous comic book artists, writers and fans came together for an evening of panels during the inaugural Indigi-Con in downtown
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Plus, the Afrofuturism Lounge returns to Balboa Park and photos from Comic-Con. Greetings everyone, buenas and bom dia, I am so excited to share with you the names of the DJs for our launch party. Both are good friends of mine, and as a DJ in my off-hours, I admire
Arts & Culture
Four fellows with Viet Voices worked across media to connect with audience, the land and themselves. Written by Sam Barney-Gibbs, Edited by Kate Morrissey Correction: A photo caption in this story was corrected on Aug. 1, 2025 at 3:26 p.m. to reflect that the photographer was C. Ryu,
Immigration
One of the U.S. citizens arrested in Linda Vista at the beginning of July during an immigration operation decried the treatment she received in federal custody and called for immigration officials to unmask and identify themselves. Written by Kate Morrissey, Edited by Lauren J. Mapp One of the three
Weekend Energy
From unwinding with healing sounds to dancing at the Central library, San Diego has a lot to offer this weekend. Written by Lauren J. Mapp, Edited by Kate Morrissey From swing dancing under the stars to using art as activism in the park, this weekend offers a wide range of
Comic-Con
Musicians, artists and comic book storytellers shared their ideas for a reimagined future rooted in science and technology during the eighth annual event. Written by Lauren J. Mapp, Edited by Kate Morrissey The Afrofuturism Lounge returned to Balboa Park last week, for a night of Black creativity, culture and technology
Capital & Main
A state senator may finally win his battle against powerful pharmacy benefit managers. Written by Mark Kreidler This article was produced by Capital & Main. It is republished here with permission. Ten months ago, California Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed a bill that would have forced prescription drug middlemen to be