Brittany Cruz-Fejeran (she/her/hers) is a CHamoru award-winning photojournalist in San Diego. She has bylines in CalMatters, Voice of San Diego, The Southwestern Sun, inewsource and The San Diego Union-Tribune. A recent San Diego State University graduate, Cruz-Fejeran started her freelancing career while attending college. She was the photo editor and staff member for the school’s student newspaper, The Daily Aztec.
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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
Arts & Culture
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
Immigration
The two members of Congress said they went to the Edward J. Schwartz Federal Building in downtown San Diego after reports of overcrowding and increased detentions. Written by Kate Morrissey, Video by Brittany Cruz-Fejeran, Edited by Lauren J. Mapp After reports of increased detentions at the Immigration and Customs Enforcement
Palestine
The Palestinian Youth Movement San Diego chapter organized the demonstration to mark the two-year anniversary of Hamas' attacks that led to Israel's decimation of Gaza. Photo Essay by Brittany Cruz-Fejeran, Edited by Lauren J. Mapp Hundreds of people shouted “Shame” at the mention of United States’ involvement
Immigration
The group is hosting a training on Oct. 11 for cyclists who want to get involved. Written by Kate Morrissey, Edited by Maya Srikrishnan Before 6:30 a.m. on most weekdays, Jeane Wong pedals her e-bike to Logan Heights or City Heights, where she circles streets around several schools.
Climate Change
With four main anchor events and more than 100 smaller ones, there’s plenty of ways to participate across the county. Written by Lauren J. Mapp, Edited by Maya Srikrishnan The first ever San Diego Climate Week launched Wednesday with more than 100 events aimed toward increasing sustainability and climate
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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
Arts & Culture
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
Arts & Culture
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
Arts & Culture
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
Immigration
Two other U.S. citizens are still facing charges of assaulting a federal agent. Written by Kate Morrissey, Edited by Lauren J. Mapp A federal judge has dismissed the case against one U.S. citizen arrested by Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Linda Vista in early July. The federal government