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Plus, the San Diego Gay Rodeo is making a comeback. Lauren and I are very excited to be up in Oakland this week for our first training with the Maynard Institute. The organization selected Daylight as one of eight California newsrooms for its inaugural Fire Up Entrepreneurship Program, which comes
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This week San Diegans can attend a teach-in on “pinkwashing,” dance in the street and write letters in solidarity with people in immigration custody. Written by Rami Alarian, Edited by Lauren J. Mapp and Kate Morrissey Editor's note: We have used AI to help us extract information
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After nearly 15 years of dormancy, the chapter is back and fundraising for its next rodeo. Written by Jenna Ramiscal, Edited by Kate Morrissey For well over a decade, San Diego Gay Rodeo ceased to exist, but now it's making a comeback. At this year’s San Diego
The festival returned to Imperial Avenue, bringing together longtime residents, local businesses and newcomers looking to build community. Written by Lauren J. Mapp, Edited by Kate Morrissey People danced, children laughed on nearby swings and Kahlil Nash shredded on his guitar, channeling the energy of the late musician Prince, as
Liberty Station’s chapel turned into a runway on Friday to celebrate San Diego Black Pride Weekend. Written by Jenna Ramiscal, Edited by Kate Morrissey Performers hit sharp vogue poses, audience members leapt out of their chairs in excitement and judges held up 10s with their hands to give maximum
A San Diego sober bar offers a zero proof drag brunch experience catering to those who identify as sober, LGBTQ+ and “sober queerious.” Photo Essay by Sam Barney-Gibbs, Edited by Kate Morrissey As sunshine lit up a packed bar, five local drag artists stunted around velvet chairs and moody
Judges are issuing deportation orders before immigrants receive notice their hearing dates have been moved up. Written by Kate Morrissey This article was produced by Capital & Main, an award-winning publication that reports from California on economic, political, and social issues. It is co-published here with permission. The
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From L.A. to Minneapolis, agents and officers improperly used tear gas, pepper balls and rubber bullets against protesters and journalists. Written by Kate Morrissey, Capital & Main This article was produced by Capital & Main, an award-winning publication that reports from California on economic, political, and social issues.
EJE Academies parents, teachers and community members demand Spanish resources and changes to protect staff from terminations. Written by Jenna Ramiscal, Edited by Kate Morrissey More than 100 community members packed into a recent EJE Academies Charter School board meeting, where parents yelled at school administrators in the middle of
Here's what happened this week in immigration news. Written by Rami Alarian, 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, how to enjoy Comic-Con without badges. Thousands of people flocked to San Diego’s gayborhood last weekend for the city’s annual Pride Parade. They donned colorful outfits, waved various pride flags and smiled from ear to ear. On Saturday, I spoke with Joe Fejeran, an LGBTQ+ community
This week, in addition to Comic-Con, San Diegans can shop at a plant market, watch Japanese cultural demonstrations and play bingo. Written by Jenna Ramiscal, Edited by Kate Morrissey Updated on July 24, 2026 at 7:40 p.m. to remove Writing Letters in Resistance, which was rescheduled to
While we can't sneak you into Hall H, we have rounded up plenty of events happening outside the conference center that you can check out to join in the fun this week. Written by Kate Morrissey, Edited by Lauren J. Mapp Editor's note: We have used
From colorful outfits to heartfelt embraces, the parade was filled with joy, connection and advocacy during one of San Diego's largest celebrations. Photo essay by Daylight Staff, Edited by Lauren J. Mapp and Kate Morrissey Thousands of people lined the streets of Hillcrest on Saturday for the annual
Here's what happened this week in immigration news. Written by Jenna Ramiscal, 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, San Diego to spend $1 million on a new food assistance effort. From cats, dogs and rabbits, to chickens, fish and turtles, my childhood home always included loving animal companions. We welcomed my first pet — Tuxedo, a gray- and black-striped kitten — when I was 3, and my dog
This week San Diegans can attend a community yoga class, a Filipino festival and a poetry night. Written by Rami Alarian, Edited by Kate Morrissey Editor's note: We have used AI to help us extract information from event flyers, but humans have selected, adjusted and reviewed each entry.
Fees are $50 for adult dogs and cats, and $5 for guinea pigs, hamsters and rabbits. Written by Lauren J. Mapp, Edited by Kate Morrissey The San Diego Humane Society is running its quarterly Empty the Shelters promotion in July with discounted adoption rates in partnership with the BISSELL Pet
The festival returned to Imperial Avenue, bringing together longtime residents, local businesses and newcomers looking to build community. Written by Lauren J. Mapp, Edited by Kate Morrissey People danced, children laughed on nearby swings and Kahlil Nash shredded on his guitar, channeling the energy of the late musician Prince, as
