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San Diego Police Department ends its media credentials program
The program provided identification cards and parking placards for journalists to aid in newsgathering. Written by Lauren J. Mapp, Edited by Kate Morrissey The San Diego Police Department recently ended its media identification program, notifying some credentialed journalists and current pending applicants that the program would cease to exist the
Beyond the Border
With a jar of blood as evidence, detained man tells immigration judge ‘I am dying little by little’
Judge denies bond for Guatemalan man worried about colon cancer as his condition appears to have grown worse in recent court hearings. Written by Kate Morrissey This article was produced by Capital & Main. It is republished here with permission. Beyond the Border brings you human stories about the U.
Immigration
Religious leaders escort immigrants leaving court hearings in act of solidarity
The interfaith delegation sought to add a layer of protection as Immigrations and Customs Enforcement arrests continue in courthouses, schools and churches across the country. Written by Lauren J. Mapp, Edited by Kate Morrissey A delegation of religious leaders attended immigration hearings in downtown San Diego on Friday to honor
Indigenous
San Diego tribes launch effort to reduce the number of missing and murdered Indigenous people
At an inaugural summit at Viejas Casino, organizers with the new nonprofit MMIP San Diego called for better collaboration between tribal, local and federal governments in the ongoing effort to reduce rates of violent crimes against Native people. Written by Lauren J. Mapp, Edited by Kate Morrissey Faced with disproportionately
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Newsletter: San Diego’s Indigenous communities mourn the loss of Rincon Chairman Bo Mazzetti
Plus, a guide to staying safe as an activist and local AANHPI leaders share their hopes for year-round support that goes beyond heritage month celebrations. Sekon (Hello), everyone, San Diego’s Indigenous community is mourning the loss of Rincon Band of Luiseño Indians Chairman Bo Mazzetti, who died from cancer
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Newsletter: UCSD health care workers to join May Day actions amid hiring freeze
Plus, it’s the start of Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, and San Diego is celebrating with a packed schedule of upcoming events. Sekon (Hello), everyone! It’s May Day, an international observance honoring the history of the labour movement and the struggles of workers around
Culture
Celebrate Asian American Native Hawaiian/Pacific Heritage Month with events across San Diego
From film screenings to dragon boat racing, San Diego’s May calendar is packed with ways to connect with Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander cultures. Written by Lauren J. Mapp, Edited by Kate Morrissey Update: This story was updated on May 16, 2025 to reflect that the 50th
LGBTQ+
She Fest splits from San Diego Pride nearly a year after workshop cancellation
Organizers said Pride’s decision to cancel the Pinkwashing 101 workshop related to Israel and Palestine only 12 hours before last year’s event was the catalyst to separate. Written by Lauren J. Mapp, Edited by Kate Morrissey She Fest, an LGBTQ+ collective, announced earlier this month it was separating
Immigration
Mutual aid moves away from airport as border crossings decline
Since border crossings have dropped and the Trump administration has moved to detain more of those who do come, mutual aid group We All We Got SD has stopped bringing meals to the airport. Written by Kate Morrissey, Edited by Lauren J. Mapp For roughly a year and a half,
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Meet co-founder Kate Morrissey, capoeirista, DJ and immigration reporter
Kate Morrissey has covered news relating to immigration and the border since 2016. Introduce yourself. Hi there, I'm Kate Morrissey (she/her). I'm Irish American, and I grew up in the Atlanta area. I've been in San Diego for nine years now, and it
Palestine
Dozens march in solidarity walk for Palestine Land Day through downtown San Diego
The event coincided with Eid al-Fitr, a three-day holiday marking the end of Ramadan. Written by Lauren J. Mapp, Edited by Kate Morrissey Dozens of community members chanted “Free Palestine” in downtown San Diego on Sunday morning to commemorate Palestinian Land Day and honor the end of Ramadan. Nearly 20