Newsletter: 🥾 What to do if you see a mountain lion this summer
Plus, Filipino American artists create a mini Comic-Con in Barrio Logan.
Mission Trails Regional Park officials warned community members to keep their pets leashed and children close by while enjoying the park after a mountain lion was spotted at least twice this summer.
If you see a mountain lion, raise your arms to appear as large as possible, maintain eye contact and make loud noises by yelling for help and banging water bottles, according to the Mountain Lion Foundation. It is also important to slowly back away while maintaining eye contact instead of running from the mountain lion. For more information, check out my list of seven things you need to know about mountain lions while hitting the trails.
— Lauren J. Mapp
Filipino American creator mini-con
Filipino American vendors and artists set up at a pop-up hosted by FilAm CreatorCon during San Diego Comic-Con as part of an effort to connect them with Comic-Con fans.
— Rami Alarian
Lecture night talks ethical business
Big Idea Night, a recurring lecture series that brings experts to local bars and breweries to discuss how to better society, invited a local business lawyer to talk about ethical business and consumption practices. Sam Mazzeo encouraged audience members to support local B corporations.
— Rami Alarian
ICE arrested people in 15 airports across the nation. The administration’s billion-dollar buoy barrier in the Rio Grande broke loose, threatening local communities and a nearby international bridge. Court evidence reveals Border Patrol agents in Los Angeles used racist slurs during enforcement operations. Here's what happened last week in immigration news.
— Jenna Ramiscal
What to do if you see a mountain lion
Officials with the city of San Diego are warning community members to stay alert after mountain lion sightings at Mission Trails Regional Park this summer. Here are 7 things you need to know to stay safe while hitting the trails this summer.
— Lauren J. Mapp
What you need to know about recent Medi-Cal changes
It’s a tumultuous time for healthcare. Federal and state budget cuts are changing the rules for public benefits. Most people with Medi-Cal won’t be affected, but it may be confusing to figure out whether your benefits will change. Here are the key changes, what they mean, and where to get help.
— Story by Kristen Hwang and Ana B. Ibarra, CalMatters
UCSD backs away from Border Patrol
University of California San Diego cut ties with Operation Stonegarden, a federal program that paid for campus police to aid Border Patrol. The grant managed by the Department of Homeland Security, allocates an average of $11 million each year for California law enforcement agencies to work with U.S. Customs and Border Protection and its subagency Border Patrol on border security missions.
— Story by Phoebe Huss, CalMatters
This week community members can gather at “Cityfest,” Hillcrest's annual street fair to listen to live music, or attend meetups with the Southern Indian Health Council to make crafts and discuss behavioral health.
— Jenna Ramiscal
Other news
ENHYPEN made history last month as the first K-pop group to perform at San Diego State’s Snapdragon Stadium in Mission Valley, The Daily Aztec reported. The six-member boy band kicked off the United States leg of its “Blood Saga” tour to a crowd of fans, known as ENGENEs, dressed in vampire-inspired red, black and lace outfits.
The San Diego Humane Society reported this week that it still has 48 horses in its care, 37 of whom are ready for adoption, following a rescue of 728 neglected animals from the Villa Chardonnay in Julian last month. Horses available for adoption are listed on the Humane Society’s website.
Caregivers at San Diego County residential care facilities operated by Wealthplus Management Group won more than $2 million in state wage theft judgments, but many have yet to recover the money because of lengthy enforcement delays and alleged efforts by the owner to shield assets, inewsource reported. The caregivers — nearly all of whom are Filipino — said they were forced to work around the clock for very little pay.
U.S. Border Patrol is bolstering its highway checkpoints in San Diego County in response to a decline in migrant crossings under the second Trump administration, The San Diego Union-Tribune reported. In addition to a renewed focus on patrolling and fighting maritime smuggling, the agency could be expanding a checkpoint in Jamul.
The San Diego County District Attorney’s office filed a lawsuit against five of the country’s biggest supermarket sushi franchisors, accusing them of exploiting workers, Prism reported. The District Attorney alleged the franchisors misclassified sushi chefs as independent franchisees to avoid following California labor law.
The San Diego City Attorney’s office saw the largest spike in hate crimes in four years during the months since the fatal mass shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego, Times of San Diego reported. The City Attorney’s office has received 11 hate crime cases and the District Attorney’s office has filed four cases since the May 18 mosque attack.
Unhoused baby boomers 60 and older are spending more days homeless than other seniors, Voice of San Diego reported. That’s in part due to being born into a generation with too many workers and too few jobs, and because some worked under-the-table jobs on farms, in homes and at construction sites, they don’t qualify for social security payments.
The Los Angeles Chargers spent two days training at University of San Diego this week, returning to the city the team once called home ahead of the upcoming NFL season. A San Diego Union-Tribune columnist explored whether San Diegans were as excited as players for the team’s visit years after the Chargers left the city.
Upcoming Events
August 6
ICE Out of San Diego: A coalition of local organizations is hosting a protest against Immigration and Customs Enforcement activity every Thursday in front of the Edward J. Schwartz Federal Building, which holds the San Diego ICE Field Office. RSVP online. 10 a.m., 880 Front St., San Diego, CA 92101
Cool Aunties: Barona: Southern Indian Health Council is hosting a Cool Aunties gathering for crafts, laughter and food, open to men, women and children to learn something new, discuss behavioral health and strengthen community bonds. 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., Barona Community Center, 1095 Barona Road, Lakeside, CA 92040
Dockside Night Market: Puffer Malarkey Collective is turning Tuna Harbor Pier into a summer party with fresh-caught seafood, fishing boats, a live DJ and dishes from San Diego chefs. Proceeds benefit the San Diego Fishermen's Working Group. Tickets are available online starting at $108.55. 6 - 10 p.m., 598 Harbor Lane, San Diego, CA 92101
Panther Legacy Tour: San Diego Alumni Meet & Greet: Clark Atlanta University Alumni Association and La Raza Webb are hosting the San Diego edition of the school's Panther Legacy Tour. Reservations are available online. 6 - 9 p.m., The Block Club, 6403 Imperial Ave., San Diego, CA 92114
August 7
Movement Makers: A Choreographers Showcase: Mounarath Powell Dance is hosting a dance showcase featuring original work by local choreographers. Aug. 7-8, 7:30 - 9 p.m., 8674 La Mesa Blvd., La Mesa, CA 91942
Sips & Sagebrush: San Diego Canyonlands is hosting a cleanup of Mission Hills Canyon to remove invasive plants, care for native plants and pick up litter. Registration is available online. 9 - 11 a.m., Sign up for exact location, Mission Hills Canyon, San Diego, CA 92103
"Giants: Art from the Dean Collection" Closing Celebration: The Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego is hosting a closing celebration for its "Giants: Art from the Dean Collection of Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys" exhibit, featuring headliner Joe Kay, founder of Soulection and host of the label's radio show on Beats1, along with Sasha Marie. Tickets are available online. 5 - 10 p.m., Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego, 700 Prospect St., La Jolla, CA 92037
August 8
Yoga for a Cause: Commonplace and Yoga For Immigrant Justice are hosting a laid-back flow every second Saturday of the month in Mission Bay. Donate any amount via Venmo to @Border-Kindness and email proof of donation to yogaforimmigrantjustice@gmail.com to RSVP. 9:30 a.m., Mission Bay, San Diego, CA
Civic Workshop: East Village: The Black American Policy Association of California – San Diego is hosting a free civic workshop teaching how city government works and how to participate in city projects. RSVP online. 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., San Diego City College, 1313 Park Blvd., San Diego, CA 92101
Real Riddim Dance Workout Instructor Certification Training: Real Riddim Dance Workout, led by creator Marissa Tonge, is hosting an instructor certification training in San Diego for dance and fitness enthusiasts with a passion for Caribbean and Afro music and culture. Reserve a spot online. 11 a.m. - 6 p.m., Studio K Dance and Fitness, 9340 Clairemont Mesa Blvd. Suite F, San Diego, CA 92123
Chicano Block Party: California Center for the Arts Museum is hosting a day-long celebration for Chicano Heritage Month with a lowrider car show, live music, an art market featuring local artists and printmakers, hands-on activities and live demonstrations. Free entry. 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., California Center for the Arts, 340 N. Escondido Blvd., Escondido, CA 92025
International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples: Bonita Museum & Cultural Center and Indigenous Sovereign Nations ERG are hosting a celebration of Indigenous culture and heritage, featuring cultural performances, exhibitions, workshops, local vendors and food. 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., Bonita Museum & Cultural Center, 4355 Bonita Road, Bonita, CA 91902
5th Annual Fund in the Sun: Bliss Care Foundation is hosting a fundraiser to support low-income seniors, featuring a silent auction, entertainment and food. $75 per ticket, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m., La Mesa Community Center, 4975 Memorial Drive, La Mesa, CA 91942
