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Immigration
More than 50 people gathered at University and Fairmount avenues on Wednesday to call for Immigration and Customs Enforcement to leave their community alone. Written by Kate Morrissey, Edited by Lauren J. Mapp More than 50 people gathered outside the Denny's at the corner of University and Fairmount
Immigration
Hosted by Councilmember Sean Elo-Rivera, the rally featured several community organizations helping on the ground, including Haitian Bridge Alliance, City Heights Defense Committee, Detention Resistance, the Employee Rights Center and a Haitian church gathering supplies to support families. Written by Kate Morrissey, Edited by Lauren J. Mapp After Immigration
Arts & Culture
At a RISE San Diego talk, a panel of art leaders and advocates said the San Diego arts community is still grappling with trauma after the city nearly eliminated arts funding. Written by Rami Alarian, Edited by Kate Morrissey San Diego artists and art lovers are still reeling from the
Newsletter
Plus, a new immigration rule shortens how long people have to appeal their cases. Hello everyone! Each day when school lets out, a group of mentors wait outside Hoover High School and at stations along the blocks between the campus doors and the Copley-Price YMCA to safely accompany students
Restorative Justice
Youth Empowerment’s school program has helped reduce gang-related violence at Hoover High School since launching three years ago. Written by Maya Srikrishnan, Edited by Lauren J. Mapp In the last three months of 2025, Hoover High School saw no gang-related fights among students. That may be the
Restorative Justice
With only 25 girls detained, local organizers say the number should be zero — and they’re calling for community-led alternatives. Written by Lauren J. Mapp, Edited by Maya Srikrishnan Author’s Note: This story includes references to sexual abuse, trafficking, family violence and incarceration of minors. There are 25
Immigration
Parents, teachers and community members denounced ICE's presence around schools and elsewhere in the neighborhood. Written by Kate Morrissey, Edited by Maya Srikrishnan Immigration officials planning to make arrests in City Heights early Friday morning left the area after community patrols noticed their cars and followed them to
Activism
The advocacy group Youth Council pushed the city to commit $2.5 million in this year's budget to improve Officer Jeremy Henwood Memorial Park. Written by Marco Guajardo & Lauren J. Mapp, Edited by Kate Morrissey Despite funding cuts to libraries, parks and arts in the new budget