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Arts & Culture

Filipino American creatives turn a Barrio Logan pizzeria into a mini-con

FilAm CreatorCon hosted a mini-con pop-up at Pizza Kaiju in Barrio Logan to highlight Filipino American creators and artists who might not have the chance to exhibit at San Diego Comic-Con. Written by Rami Alarian, Edited by Kate Morrissey Filipino creatives lined the walls of a Barrio

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Barrio Logan

Activists cover César E. Chávez Parkway signs in Barrio Logan

In a ceremony last Sunday, a group put up temporary signs to rename César E. Chávez Parkway after sexual misconduct revelations involving the labor leader. Written by Lauren J. Mapp, Edited by Kate Morrissey Author’s note: This story includes mentions of sexual abuse. To access sexual assault kits and

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Activisim

Hundreds gather in Chicano Park on May Day calling for workers’ rights, protection for immigrants and environmental justice

Protestors gave speeches during a rally under the Coronado Bridge before marching through Barrio Logan to the Federal Building in downtown San Diego. Photo Essay by Lauren J. Mapp, Edited by Kate Morissey and Maya Srikrishnan Hundreds of union members and demonstrators gathered at Chicano Park on Friday, calling for

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Culture

Chicano Park could be new namesake for San Diego landmarks named after César Chávez

Locals seek to deepen the neighborhood’s cultural identity by centering the iconic park as the heart of its public landmarks Written by Roberto Camacho, CALÓ News This piece first appeared in CALÓ News. It is republished with permission. San Diego officials and residents have started the process to rename

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Día de los Muertos

Catrinas and catrines take over Logan Avenue during 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

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Newsletter

Newsletter: ‘Viva México!:’ Barrio Logan celebrates Mexican independence with ancestral restaurant opening

Plus, San Diego City Council approves $25 minimum wage for hospitality workers. For the first time in 215 years, a woman led Mexico’s El Grito (Cry of Independence), as the country’s president, Claudia Sheinbaum, rang the Bell of Dolores in México City. On Tuesday, people celebrated the beginning

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