Newsletter: It's time to party! Our launch is tonight 🎉
Plus, find local events in our latest Weekend Energy calendar
It’s finally the day of our launch party! If you still haven’t reserved tickets, you can still do so up until it starts at 6:30. After that, tickets will be available at the door until we hit capacity. We’re looking forward to seeing you all there.
For details about tonight’s schedule, parking and payment options, please head over to the launch party page on our website.
If you can’t make it, there’s still ways for you to enjoy some of the party fun.
You can make a donation or purchase a “Support from Afar” ticket to help us in our efforts to raise an initial $50,000 toward funding community journalism for San Diego. Once you’ve made your payment, celebrate by making yourself a drink!
As a long-time bartender here in San Diego, creating cocktails is one of my favorite pastimes, so I made two recipes to celebrate our launch.
Bartenders from Higher Vibration Tonics and The Free Pour Mobile Bar will serve up Daylight on the Rocks and Breaking News tonight — two twists on classic cocktails made possible by The Doan Foundation’s generous liquor donation.
If you make one for yourself, take a photo and tag us on your social posts @daylightsdnews #daylightlaunchparty. I hope to cheers with you in person tonight at Queen Bee’s Art and Cultural Center.
Daylight on the Rocks
2 oz. Tequila Blanco
1 oz. Triple Sec
2 oz. Orange Juice
1 oz. Lime Juice
1/4 oz. Agave
Lime Wheel, garnish
Pour tequila, triple sec, orange juice and lime juice into a cocktail shaker with a scoop of ice. Shake for 10 seconds, then strain into a rock glass over ice. Garnish with a lime wheel to serve.
Breaking News
2 oz. Vodka
2 oz. Cranberry Juice
1 1/2 oz. Pineapple Juice
Splash Soda Water
Lime Wheel, garnish
Pour vodka, cranberry juice and pineapple juice into a rocks glass over ice. Stir, then top with a splash of soda water. Garnish with a lime wheel and enjoy!
— Lauren J. Mapp
From swapping kids’ clothing while discussing democracy and finding better ways to challenge Islamaphobia to celebrating the 54th anniversary of Friendship Park, this weekend in San Diego County is full of community-centered events.
— Lauren J. Mapp
ICE detainees report long deportation waits
Many people in custody have waited months to be deported after agreeing, often under pressure from Immigration and Customs Enforcement, to deportation. Capital & Main spoke with people from many countries, including India, the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Mexico, in addition to Cuba, who said they had waited months in detention centers for deportation.
— Kate Morrissey, Capital & Main
Border Patrol, ICE arrest U.S. citizens in L.A. raids
Since federal agents descended onto Los Angeles streets in early June, several United States citizens have been detained and held in immigration detention centers. A Capital & Main review of local reporting, video and social media posts found at least nine citizens were taken into custody by agents with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement or U.S. Customs and Border Protection after protesting near or observing immigration raids in the Los Angeles area since June 6. Two are currently facing federal charges.
— Story by Cerise Castle, Capital & Main
National Weather Service staff fluctuations expected to impact wildfire season
The National Weather Service plans to hire 450 meteorologists, hydrologists and radar technicians in an attempt to undo some of the impacts of mass layoffs the Trump administration’s Department of Government Efficiency initiated several months ago. But those new hires won’t be in place in time for wildfire season, which is expected to be more intense than usual this year from August through October. That’s because it takes at least 11 months to train new staffers and get them placed, according to former meteorologists for the service.
— Story by Marcus Baram, Capital & Main
Other news
On Wednesday, the San Diego city attorney announced a new unit focused on ensuring that rental homes are “safe, fair, and livable,” the city said. The new Housing Protection and Civil Code Compliance Unit will look into substandard rental housing conditions, persistent code violations, and unfair business practices, primarily addressing repeat offenders.
Private homeschool enrollment more than doubled in San Diego County during the COVID-19 pandemic, and years later, that number remains high, Voice of San Diego reported. Data show there are about 4,251 kids currently homeschooled in the region, but it’s likely an undercount due to charter schools offering independent study curriculum, which has also increased.
For Voice of San Diego, Kate wrote about what it's like going to immigration court inside a detention center.
Upcoming Events
Aug. 15
Grooveline and Lover Girl at Night: Hosted by the 619 Gurlz on the third Friday of each month, open turntables are available from 6 to 8 p.m. as an opportunity for DJs to perform at the cafe. The night will also include Lover Girl Social, a monthly photo meet-up for women. RSVP here. 6 to 10 p.m., Mixed Grounds Coffee, 4555 30th St., San Diego, CA 92116
Aug. 16
Understanding Islamophobia: Organized by the Islamic Center of San Diego and Council on American Islamic Relations, this day-long conference will cover how to challenge Islamophobia in media, policies, the workplace and classrooms. Professor Hatem Bazian will be the keynote speaker. Register online. 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Islamic Center of San Diego, 7050 Eckstrom Ave., San Diego, CA, 92111
Aug. 18
Know Your Rights: The offices of Senator Steve Padilla and San Diego City Councilmember Sean Elo-Rivera host a virtual workshop to advise community members on their rights. The event will include live Spanish translation, and transcriptions will be available in Arabic, Dari/Farsi, Vietnamese and Somali following the workshop. Register on Zoom, 6 to 7:30 p.m.
Want to support our efforts to bring Daylight to San Diego?
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- Consider making a tax-deductible donation to our fundraising campaign on Givebutter. A huge shoutout to everyone who has made a donation toward our goal of raising $50,000 this summer to support our journalism.
- We’re now formally accepting story ideas! If you have an idea or pitch that you think will interest other San Diegans, tell us about it!
- Do you have an upcoming event to promote? We are building an events calendar! If you are hosting public events, let us help you get the word out by using our submissions form.
- We are continuing to accept submissions to our Daylight San Diego Community Survey to help shape upcoming news content.
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