Newsletter: Tell us about your experience with Black maternal and infant health
Plus, conditions at California ICE detention centers are worsening.
We’re hosting a community listening session on Black maternal and infant health to hear directly from Black birthing parents, families, caregivers, birth workers and community members across San Diego County at The Block Club from 1-3 p.m. on June 6.
The conversation will help inform our ongoing reporting project exploring experiences, resources and systems connected to maternal and infant health in the region. The event is free to attend, and we encourage community members to register ahead of time to reserve a spot.
This project and listening session are being produced with support from the University of Southern California Center for Health Journalism 2026 California Health Equity Fellowship. Please email me at lauren@daylightsandiego.org if you have any questions ahead of the listening session, and we look forward to seeing you there!
— Lauren J. Mapp
Seven people trying to enter the U.S. undetected died in a train car, including at least one who was trying to return to family after deportation. Colorado police warned that recruitment ads for immigration enforcement jobs are fomenting violent, White supremacist extremism. A Minnesota prosecutor has put out an arrest warrant to charge an immigration official with shooting someone. Here's what happened last week in immigration news.
— Kate Morrissey
Inspections show conditions at California ICE detention centers are worsening
Inspections by the California Department of Justice confirmed what people in immigration custody have been saying since President Donald Trump took office — conditions at detention facilities have grown worse.
— Kate Morrissey, Capital & Main
How paid influencers are impacting California governor’s race
Tiktok and Instagram accounts linked to Jaz Roche have posted 34 times in the past 10 days to boost the campaign of billionaire Tom Steyer or to criticize his main Democratic opponent, Xavier Becerra. What she didn’t say was that Steyer’s campaign is paying her to say it.
— Story by Jeanne Kuang, Yue Stella Yu and Maya C. Miller, CalMatters
Weekend Energy: May 28 - June 3
Whether you’re looking to dance, participate in a macrame workshop, attend the city’s first Youth Summit or learn how to accompany community members to their immigration appointments and court hearings, there is something for you this upcoming week.
— Maya Srikrishnan
Other news
San Diegans continue to grieve following last week’s shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego. Times of San Diego spoke to community members mourning Amin Abdullah, Mansour Kaziha and Nasir Awad, the three men killed during the attack.
The San Diego Union-Tribune reported that more than a year before the mass shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego, High Tech High students and a school official voiced concerns to police about suspect Caleb Vazquez’s behavior. That call resulted in the then 17-year-old being retained for a 72-hour involuntary hold for mental health evaluation. Vazquez’s family shared a public statement condemning the violent attack.
Following community backlash, San Diego City Council voted to reduce trash fees and end paid parking at Balboa Park by 2027, KPBS reported. Inewsource reported details about how the deal was made.
Voice of San Diego reported on how the race for District 5 county supervisor may impact the future of local Republicans.
Iran’s World Cup team has moved its training camp for the summer tournament from Tucson, Arizona to Tijuana following the February launch of the Iran War by the United States and Israel, according to the Associated Press. Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said she was told by a FIFA representative that the U.S. didn’t want the Iranian team to be in the country overnight.
Upcoming Events
May 29
Community Film Night: Berkeley in the Sixties: Project YANO presents a youth-centered screening and discussion of "Berkeley in the Sixties," a documentary on the student-led free speech movement and its influence on late-1960s radicalism. The evening includes dinner. 6 - 8 p.m., Chicano Park Museum and Cultural Center, 1960 National Ave., San Diego, CA 92113
Queer Salsa Social — Fall Into Rhythm: Queer Latin Dance SD celebrates its one-year anniversary with a salsa workshop, Salsa and Bachata social, dance performances and a surprise live music session. Drinks and treats included. Tickets are $30 and include lesson, social and showcase. 7 p.m. - 10:30 p.m., Studio K, 9340 Clairemont Mesa Blvd Ste F, San Diego, CA 92123
May 30
Opening Night: UNFOLD PROJECTS EXHIBITION 01: In partnership with the Institute of Contemporary Art San Diego, UNFOLD PROJECTS presents "We Must Imagine It," the first in a series of exhibitions exploring regenerative materials and processes in art and design. The opening includes a musical performance by Emily Elbert, a natural wine bar by Shrieking Meemies and a site-responsive edible installation by PADMA. Guests are encouraged to RSVP. Free, 4 - 7 p.m., Institute of Contemporary Art San Diego, 1100 Kettner Blvd., San Diego, CA 92101
Free Dumpster Day: Friends of Webster, Webster Community Council and Councilmember Henry Foster III (District 4) are hosting a free bulky item disposal event at multiple Webster neighborhood locations. The dumpsters cannot accept tires, electronic waste, oil, chemicals or paint. 9 - 11 a.m., multiple locations: Brookline St. on the east side of Webster Elementary; on the corner of 49th and Elm streets; 50th Street off of Elm Street; Pilgrim Progressive Baptist Church, 4995 A St., San Diego, CA 92102
QTAPI Weekend Day Party: San Diego Pride and the San Diego Queer APIMEDA Coalition celebrate the final weekend of AANHPI Heritage Month with a coffee shop day party highlighting LGBTQ+ Asian, Pacific Islander, Middle Eastern and Desi lives and stories. 11 a.m. - 3 p.m., Mixed Grounds Coffee, 4555 30th St., San Diego, CA 92116
May 31
Movement on the Water: Movement Matters Collective partners with the Maritime Museum of San Diego for a series of mindful movement sessions aboard the historic Berkeley ferry, featuring breath work, yoga and Pilates-inspired movement, light refreshments and same-day museum admission. All levels are welcome. Sessions run Sundays in May. Reserve tickets online, $30 general admission, $15 for Maritime Museum members. 9 a.m., Maritime Museum of San Diego, 1492 N. Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA 92101
QTAPI Weekend Drag Brunch: San Diego Pride and the San Diego Queer APIMEDA Coalition close out QTAPI Weekend with a drag brunch. 11 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., Sessions by the Bay, 700 Bay Marina Drive, National City, CA 91950
Mi Viaje Creativo — Tierra, Cuerpo y Comunidad (Platica): Artist-in-residence Irie Zepeda hosts a free community gathering bringing together local farmers, growers, body workers, healers and creatives to explore land, healing and community. Spanish translation available. RSVP online. 1 - 4 p.m., San Diego Made Factory, 2031 Commercial St., San Diego, CA 92113
