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Rami Alarian (they/he) is a recent graduate of San Diego State University, where they studied journalism. With a passion for investigative work, they often cover corruption and accountability stories. They are also particularly drawn to cultural and hyper-local community reporting. For Rami, reporting is a chance to bring media representation to communities that don’t often see their stories told.
Weekend Energy
This week San Diegans can attend a community yoga class, a Filipino festival and a poetry night. Written by Rami Alarian, Edited by Kate Morrissey Editor's note: We have used AI to help us extract information from event flyers, but humans have selected, adjusted and reviewed each entry.
Beyond the Border
Here's what happened this week in immigration news. Written by Rami Alarian, Edited by Kate Morrissey Welcome to another edition of Beyond the Border, which summarizes immigration news from across the country in a weekly roundup. Did we miss something? Message us via kate@daylightsandiego.org or on
Sports
Crowds gathered at bars and restaurants along Chula Vista's Third Avenue to watch the Mexico vs. England FIFA World Cup match. Written by Rami Alarian, Edited by Kate Morrissey FIFA World Cup fans gathered at bars and restaurants along Chula Vista’s Third Avenue Sunday in support of
Environment
San Diego Bird Alliance hosted a native plant scavenger hunt at Otay Valley Regional Park where attendees embarked on a self-guided tour to learn more about the importance of San Diego’s native birds and flowers. Written by Rami Alarian, Edited by Kate Morrissey San Diego naturalists sprawled across
Weekend Energy
This week San Diegans can attend a prop swap, gardening-related workshops and dance at a Kinfolk Fest follow-up block party. Written by Rami Alarian, Edited by Kate Morrissey Editor's note: We have used AI to help us extract information from event flyers, but humans have selected,
Faith & Religion
About a month after two teenagers fatally shot three Muslims at the Islamic Center of San Diego, leaders there are teaching the community about what recovery can look like through activism, mental health and resilience. Written by Rami Alarian, Edited by Kate Morrissey The Islamic Center of San Diego gathered
Beyond the Border
Here's what happened this week in immigration news. Written by Rami Alarian, Edited by Kate Morrissey Welcome to another edition of Beyond the Border, which summarizes immigration news from across the country in a weekly roundup. Did we miss something? Message us via kate@daylightsandiego.org or on
Juneteenth
SD Melanin’s annual Juneteenth festival featured a week of experiences, including an all day music festival. Written by Rami Alarian, Edited by Lauren J. Mapp The smell of barbecue and Nigerian food drifted across Waterfront Park last Saturday as hundreds of people browsed vendor booths, spread blankets across the
Daylight Team
Introduce yourself Hello! My name is Rami Alarian, and I am an Arab-American journalist from California who recently graduated from San Diego State University with a degree in journalism. Why did you become a journalist I joined San Diego State University as an undeclared major and in my first
Police
The San Diego Commission on Police Practices held a community feedback event to ask the public to participate in an effort to bring more accountability to the San Diego Police Department. Written by Rami Alarian, Edited by Kate Morrissey Updated on June 26, 2026 at 03:26 p.m. with
Weekend Energy
This week, San Diegans can learn about native plant species, jam out to R&B and watch some slam poetry by local poets. Written by Rami Alarian, Edited by Lauren J. Mapp Editor's note: We have used AI to help us extract information from event flyers, but
Beyond the Border
Here's what happened this week in immigration news. Written by Rami Alarian, Edited by Kate Morrissey Welcome to another edition of Beyond the Border, which summarizes immigration news from across the country in a weekly roundup. Did we miss something? Message us via kate@daylightsandiego.org or on