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A new countywide survey found affordability, housing costs and immigration enforcement are shaping how San Diegans feel about the region’s future. Written by Emma Chen, Edited by Kate Morrissey San Diegans may love where they live, but rising costs are making more residents question whether they can afford to
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Here's what happened this week in immigration news. Written by Emma Chen, Edited by Kate Morrissey Welcome to another edition of Beyond the Border, which summarizes immigration news from across the country in a weekly roundup. Did we miss something? Message us via kate@daylightsandiego.org or on
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Plus, the ACLU is suing to end Flock cameras in San Diego. Sekon everyone! Today kicks off the second annual San Diego Climate Week, and organizers have planned more than 200 events across the county focused on different aspects of the global climate crisis. Through Oct. 8, San Diegans can
Otay Mesa Detention Center received a visit from officials and shut down detainee movement for hours, blocking lawyers’ access to clients and stranding a group in the dining area without access to a bathroom. Written by Kate Morrissey, Edited by Lauren J. Mapp A recent visit from officials to Otay
A Southeast San Diego panel explored how chronic disease, health disparities and gaps in medical care shape the menopause transition. Written by Lauren J. Mapp, Edited by Kate Morrissey Hot flashes, night sweats, achy joints and brain fog might be among the most familiar early signs of menopause. But for
Parents, advocates and elected officials discussed child care and policies impacting parents lives during the Liberty Station event earlier this month. Written by Yanelli Zavina Robles, Edited by Lauren J. Mapp Updated on Sept. 24, 2026 at 03:21 p.m. to clarify that Children's First Collective educates
New MTS fares take effect Oct. 1 with reduced rates available for qualifying low-income, senior, disabled and youth riders. Written by Emma Chen, Edited by Kate Morrissey San Diego transit fares will increase for most riders beginning Oct. 1, but a new reduced-fare program will allow some low-
Last November, San Diego police helped Homeland Security Investigations agents detain a U.S. citizen in a situation the agents escalated with violence at the 47th Street Trolley Station. Written by Kate Morrissey, Edited by Lauren J. Mapp Around 11 a.m. on a Tuesday in November last year, San
San Diego has many grassroots and nonprofit organizations that help local immigrant in different ways. Written by Kate Morrissey, Edited by Maya Srikrishnan We've been getting questions about how you can get involved and help support San Diego immigrant communities, especially in the wake of Immigration and Customs
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San Diego Climate Week brings together artists, environmental advocates, community leaders and residents for a week of events exploring sustainability and climate solutions for the region. Written by Yanelli Zavina Robles, Edited by Kate Morrissey Editor's note: We have used AI to help us extract information from event
This week, San Diegans can celebrate Oktoberfest in La Mesa, explore local businesses during South Park’s Fall Walk About and catch a Halloween-themed art show featuring 50 local artists. Written by Yanelli Zavina Robles, Edited by Kate Morrissey Editor's note: We have used AI to help
The American Civil Liberties Union of San Diego and Imperial Counties and the Partnership for the Advancement of New Americans are asking a state judge to force an end to the city's automated license plate reader contracts and removal of the cameras. Written by Kate Morrissey, Edited by
ICE deported Esteban Rios Sosa despite his having a pending visa application for people who are victims of crimes that had advanced enough through the process that the government had given him protection from deportation. Written by Kate Morrissey, Edited by Lauren J. Mapp A deported father recently returned to
American Civil Liberties Union of San Diego and Imperial Counties, Youth Will and Trust SD joined a national week of action to oppose Flock Safety and Ubicquia cameras as dystopian and unsafe. Written by Rami Alarian, Edited by Kate Morrissey Dozens of San Diego residents packed a recent City Council
Here's what happened this week in immigration news. Written by Emma Chen, Edited by Kate Morrissey Welcome to another edition of Beyond the Border, which summarizes immigration news from across the country in a weekly roundup. Did we miss something? Message us via kate@daylightsandiego.org or on
Plus, what Black women need to know about menopause. Greetings everyone, buenas and bom dia, Unidentified officials from Washington recently visited Otay Mesa Detention Center, which went into lockdown during their tour. As far as I've been able to find out from other officials who tour the facility,
This week, San Diegans can swap clothes and books, catch an outdoor screening of “E.T.” and dance the night away at a phone-free party. Written by Yanelli Zavina Robles, Edited by Lauren J. Mapp Editor's note: We have used AI to help us extract information from
Otay Mesa Detention Center received a visit from officials and shut down detainee movement for hours, blocking lawyers’ access to clients and stranding a group in the dining area without access to a bathroom. Written by Kate Morrissey, Edited by Lauren J. Mapp A recent visit from officials to Otay
A Southeast San Diego panel explored how chronic disease, health disparities and gaps in medical care shape the menopause transition. Written by Lauren J. Mapp, Edited by Kate Morrissey Hot flashes, night sweats, achy joints and brain fog might be among the most familiar early signs of menopause. But for
Parents, advocates and elected officials discussed child care and policies impacting parents lives during the Liberty Station event earlier this month. Written by Yanelli Zavina Robles, Edited by Lauren J. Mapp Updated on Sept. 24, 2026 at 03:21 p.m. to clarify that Children's First Collective educates
A bipartisan group led by Democratic Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand held Congress’ first-ever hearing on how to improve treatment for menopause and fund research. Story by Shefali Luthra and Isabela Espadas Barros Leal, The 19th This story was originally reported by Shefali Luthra and Isabela Espadas Barros Leal of The
