Beyond the Border
Here's what happened during the change from 2025 to 2026 in immigration news. Written by Kate Morrissey, Edited by Lauren J. Mapp and Maya Srikrishnan Hello and welcome to a new Daylight San Diego offering from me, your friendly, neighborhood immigration reporter. I've been writing these
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Plus, what to do in San Diego this weekend Greetings everyone, buenas and bom dia! San Diego now has an artistic connection to the Vatican — and one more reminder of its growing legacy of solidarity with immigrants. On International Migrants Day — Dec. 18 — the University of San Diego revealed a
Photo Essay
Written by Brittany Cruz-Fejeran, Edited by Maya Srikrishnan As we begin 2026, we wanted to look back on what we did in the year we launched. Daylight San Diego is only 9 months old, but we’ve reported diligently on immigration, surveillance, local resources, protests, fun events and organizations that
Weekend Energy
This week, you can join community members in local protests or unwind at a University Heights puzzling event. Written by Lauren J. Mapp, Edited by Kate Morrissey From a 5k run to support building a Boys & Girls Club of Kumeyaay Nation Wellness to protests against federal immigration enforcement, here’
Immigration
In November, Daylight San Diego hosted its first community conversation to shed light on immigration arrests in San Diego. More than 100 people listened to a panel of experts and engaged in group discussions both in person and on Zoom. Produced by Sam Barney-Gibbs, Edited by Kate Morrissey and Lauren
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Plus, learn how to make a festive Fruitcake Old Fashioned for this holiday season. Our team is off until Jan. 5, but we wanted to wish you all a very happy holiday season! For Daylight San Diego, this year has been an incredible journey of launching our newsroom, growing our
Recipes
A fruit- and nut-infused, browned butter-washed bourbon gives this cocktail enough warmth to melt even the meanest Grinch’s heart. Written by Lauren J. Mapp It’s the holiday season, and nothing gets me out of my end-of-year slump quite like creating themed cocktail recipes. This year, I drew inspiration
Immigration
Immigration and Customs Enforcement, through a contractor in its Intensive Supervision Appearance Program, or ISAP, called a group of people Wednesday to come to appointments Thursday at the contractor’s office. Written by Kate Morrissey, Edited by Maya Srikrishnan and Lauren J. Mapp Updated on December 23, 2025 at 10:
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Plus, three people walked free from immigration custody after lawyers argued that they were wrongfully detained by ICE. Håfa adai, everyone! At the Sons and Daughters of Guam Club last Saturday, children ran towards the table of toys as soon as it was time to pick their presents. Aliscia Gayosso
LGBTQ+
A guide for those looking to be an effective supporter to LGBTQ+ loved ones during the holidays. Written by Sam Barney-Gibbs, Edited by Lauren J. Mapp Allyship with the LGBTQ+ community is a year-round commitment, but when it comes to the holiday season, some extra support from friends, families and
Weekend Energy
From a French language club meeting to the 39th annual performance of a holiday musical based on Mexican traditions, here are events in San Diego County this week. Written by Lauren J. Mapp, Edited by Sam Barney-Gibbs and Kate Morrissey With the holiday season well underway, San Diegans are celebrating
Immigration
The case challenged the legality of immigration officers redetaining people whom the government had previously released from custody without any changes that show they have become flight risks or dangerous. Written by Kate Morrissey, Edited by Maya Srikrishnan Immigration and Customs Enforcement in San Diego released three people from custody