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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
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Children change fate in “Safa’s Story” showcasing their empathy, confidence and friendship through roleplay. Before we dive into this week’s newsletter, we’d love your support! Whether you have $5 or $500, a tax-deductible donation today moves us closer to our goal of raising $20k by 2026 to
Día de los Muertos
Barrio Logan celebrated its third annual festival to honor loved ones who have passed on last month. Photo Essay by Brittany Cruz-Fejeran, Edited by Lauren J. Mapp Barrio Logan hosted the third annual Día de los Muertos festival last month, organized by All for Logan, Barrio Logan Association and San
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Hundreds celebrate light overcoming darkness at the Deepotsav Festival of Light in Spreckels Organ Pavilion Photo Essay by Brittany Cruz-Fejeran, Edited by Lauren J. Mapp Hundreds of San Diegans celebrated Diwali at the Deepotsav Festival of Lights at the Spreckels Organ Pavilion in Balboa Park last Saturday. The Festival of
Moonlight San Diego
Local nonprofits, governments and businesses host Halloween- and fall-themed events to help San Diegans get into the spooky spirit. Written by Sam Barney-Gibbs, Edited by Lauren J. Mapp Ready to get the most out of the spookiest season in San Diego? Family farms, local businesses and nonprofit organizations are hosting
Día de los Muertos
Festivals, processions and community altars help community members honor the holiday across the county. Written by Lauren J. Mapp, Edited by Maya Srikrishnan It’s almost time for Día de los Muertos, the multiday celebration honoring loved ones who have passed on, and San Diegans can honor the occasion with
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Plus, celebrate the 50th anniversary of “The Rocky Horror Picture Show" with a local shadowcast this Friday. Håfa adai, everyone! Monday night, I went to the Sycuan Cultural Resource Center and Museum to learn about the Kumeyaay New Year and Kupiihaaw (Fall Equinox). The night was calm during an
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The Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego exhibit showcases 60 years of theater sets, costume designs, dance portraits and appreciation for performing arts. Written by Brittany Cruz-Fejeran, Edited by Lauren J. Mapp Resting on a white platform on the floor of the Museum of Contemporary Art in San Diego are
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The Encinitas shadowcast marks the anniversary of the cult classic’s U.S. release — and its celebration of inclusivity — with a performance marked by callbacks, water guns and a special floor show. Written by Lauren J. Mapp, Edited by Maya Srikrishnan Author’s Note: This story contains a reference to
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Your guide to enjoying activities, performances and community while commemorating 215 years since Mexico kicked off fight for independence. Written by Sam Barney-Gibbs, Edited by Lauren J. Mapp Sept. 16 marks the 215th Día de la Independencia (Mexican Independence Day), celebrating the start of a revolution led by Catholic priest
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Adolfo Guzman-Lopez, a journalist and poet, recently released his first book of poems, “California Southern: writing from the road, 1992-2025.” Written by Kate Morrissey, Edited by Lauren J. Mapp When Adolfo Guzman-Lopez was a young journalist at KPBS, he spent a day with customs officials searching cars at the border.
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Four fellows with Viet Voices worked across media to connect with audience, the land and themselves. Written by Sam Barney-Gibbs, Edited by Kate Morrissey Correction: A photo caption in this story was corrected on Aug. 1, 2025 at 3:26 p.m. to reflect that the photographer was C. Ryu,