Labor
Rally organizers throughout the county call on community members to join in on support of workers’ and immigrants’ rights. Written by Lauren J. Mapp, Edited by Kate Morrissey Friday is May Day, an international observance honoring the labor movement and the struggles of workers around the world. The observance was
Arts & Culture
Before a City Council meeting on Monday, leaders from San Diego's arts and culture organizations blasted Mayor Todd Gloria's proposal to slash their funding. Photo Essay by Kate Morrissey, Edited by Lauren J. Mapp Mayor Todd Gloria has proposed to slash arts and culture funding in
Newsletter
Plus, get to know some local environmental leaders Hi friends! This week marks the beginning of Earth Month. Each year, people celebrate environmental activism and its evolution since the modern movement began in 1970. More than 20 million Americans participated in the first Earth Day on April 22, 1970. Now,
Environment
Those steering the fight for sustainable communities and climate action say San Diegans must believe in the power of the people to enact positive environmental change. Written by Sam Barney-Gibbs, Edited by Maya Srikrishnan, Lauren J. Mapp and Kate Morrissey Local environmental activism can begin in one's backyard
Immigration
Jeane Wong will not serve prison time despite the prosecutor’s push for her to receive a one-year sentence. Written by Kate Morrissey, Edited by Lauren J. Mapp A federal judge sentenced San Diego activist Jeane Wong to 45 days of home detention and probation after she pleaded guilty to
Beyond the Border
Here's what happened this week in immigration news. Written by Kate Morrissey, Edited by Lauren J. Mapp Welcome to another edition of Beyond the Border, which summarizes immigration news from across the country in a weekly roundup. Did I miss something? Message me via kate@daylightsandiego.org or
Immigration
The change seems to target volunteers who have conducted legal observation of Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers’ behavior in immigration court hallways and the corridor outside ICE offices for months. Written by Kate Morrissey, Edited by Lauren J. Mapp Officials detained and cited four volunteers on Thursday who were standing
Immigration
Court documents in a case against Jeane Wong revealed the existence of the operation. Written by Kate Morrissey, Edited by Lauren J. Mapp Updated on Feb. 23, 2026 at 03:34 p.m. with a response from the Department of Justice. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in San Diego is monitoring
Immigration
Jeane Wong said she hopes to provide context about how she felt the action was in self-defense at her sentencing hearing in March. Written by Kate Morrissey, Edited by Lauren J. Mapp An activist who has spent much of the past year patrolling San Diego communities for immigration enforcement and
Activism
While local activists are leading a rally in Teralta Park Friday afternoon, some businesses are closing their doors or donating to immigrant-focused nonprofits. Written by Lauren J. Mapp, Edited by Kate Morrissey Many San Diegans are staying home from work and school, closing businesses or donating a portion of sales
Activism
Youth activists came together outside the County Administration Building voicing their desire for a detention-free San Diego. Written by Brittany Cruz-Fejeran, Edited by Kate Morrissey As the County Board of Supervisors voted Tuesday to advance a proposed ordinance that would further restrict cooperation with federal immigration officials, young activists gathered
Newsletter
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