Lauren J. Mapp (She/her/akaónha) is a Kanien'kehá:ka (Mohawk) reporter who has covered Indigenous communities, caregiving, senior care, art, music, travel, the restaurant industry and culinary traditions since 2005. Most recently, she was a staff reporter for The San Diego Union-Tribune, but previously worked for several other newsrooms in San Diego County and Akwesasne, NY, including inewsource, Times of San Diego, North Coast Current, Indian Time and The People's Voice.
Music
The house party was one of the latest in a string of shows protesting Ticketmaster and Live Nation amid soaring ticket prices. Written by Lauren J. Mapp, Edited by Kate Morrissey It’s 6 p.m. on a Sunday when you find out The All-American Rejects are looking for a
Weekend Energy
This weekend features volunteer opportunities, a town hall on resisting Immigration and Customs Enforcement and events to celebrate Mother’s Day. Written by Lauren J. Mapp and Maya Srikrishnan, Edited by Kate Morrissey Editor's note: We have used AI to help us extract information from event flyers, but
Activisim
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
Newsletter
Plus, we’re suing San Diego for police records. April 30 marks the end of the Vietnam War, a date that continues to carry deep meaning for Vietnamese and Lao communities shaped by displacement, resettlement and the long tail of its impacts across generations. In San Diego, those legacies are
Education
After years of exclusion, San Diego organizers are advocating for students to learn Lao history in ethnic studies classes. Written by Lauren J. Mapp, Edited by Kate Morrissey For decades, Lao history has remained largely absent from California classrooms, a gap community advocates say has left generations of students without
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
Third Spaces
After pandemic isolation, Olivia Steadman-Oladipo launched Shore and Sage Wellness Market with a focus on access and community. Written by Lauren J. Mapp, Edited by Kate Morrissey and Maya Srikrishnan Before having her son, Olivia Steadman-Oladipo had researched a variety of resources for new parents in San Diego, including postpartum
Weekend Energy
From Earth Day celebrations and clothing swaps to community forums and hands-on workshops, here’s what’s happening across San Diego this week. Written by Lauren J. Mapp, Edited by Kate Morrissey Editor's note: We have used AI to help us extract information from event flyers, but humans
Environment
Throughout April, there are ways to support a healthier planet by attending hands-on workshops, lectures and festivals. Written by Lauren J. Mapp, Edited by Kate Morrissey Correction on April 22, 2026 at 9:24 a.m.. An earlier version of this story had the wrong date for the Marine Science
Food Security
As eligibility tightens, free food networks become a lifeline across the county. Written by Lauren J. Mapp, Edited by Kate Morrissey Updated on April 26, 2026 at 6:05 a.m. to reflect the closure of the We All We Got community fridge at The Brown Building. With rising grocery
Weekend Energy
This week, San Diegans can participate in weekly protests or take a hands-on cooking class. Written by Lauren J. Mapp, Edited by Maya Srikrishnan Editor's note: We have used AI to help us extract information from event flyers, but humans have selected, adjusted and reviewed each entry. This
Newsletter
Plus, San Diego has a packed schedule to celebrate Women’s History month. Sekon, everyone! Art has long been a way for people to carry pieces of home with them — across borders, languages and generations. With that in mind, we would like to invite you to join us at Doh