Immigration
Federal judge ordered the Trump administration to release those detained; lawsuit called the mass arrest “a Kafkaesque deprivation of liberty.” 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
Lunar New Year
Multiple communities, including Chinese and Vietnamese, will be celebrating the Year of the Fire Horse on Feb. 17, and they’re making sure to make space for sharing traditions. Written by Maya Srikrishnan, Edited by Lauren J. Mapp Several Asian cultures celebrate the Lunar New Year, embracing similar themes of
Lunar New Year
From bilingual story times to a multicultural night market in Convoy, San Diegans can celebrate the Lunar New Year all month long. Written by Maya Srikrishnan, Edited by Lauren J. Mapp Lunar New Year is fast approaching on Feb. 17, but in San Diego the celebrations start at the beginning
Immigration
Jeane Wong said she hopes to provide context about how she felt the action was in self-defense at her sentencing hearing in March. Written by Kate Morrissey, Edited by Lauren J. Mapp An activist who has spent much of the past year patrolling San Diego communities for immigration enforcement and
Activism
While local activists are leading a rally in Teralta Park Friday afternoon, some businesses are closing their doors or donating to immigrant-focused nonprofits. Written by Lauren J. Mapp, Edited by Kate Morrissey Many San Diegans are staying home from work and school, closing businesses or donating a portion of sales
Beyond the Border
Here's what happened this week in immigration news. Written by Kate Morrissey, Edited by Lauren J. Mapp Welcome to another edition of Beyond the Border, which summarizes immigration news from across the country in a weekly roundup. Did I miss something? Message me via kate@daylightsandiego.org or
Newsletter
Plus, tensions rise between local activists and San Diego mayor Todd Gloria over ICE Rady Children’s Hospital announced last week that it would be closing its Center for Gender-Affirming Care and canceling new and pending appointments for the center’s patients under 19. The closure leaves few options locally
LGBTQ+
As the hospital plans the closure of its Center for Gender Affirming Care, San Diegans have concerns over access to mental and physical health care for LGBTQ+ youth across the county and beyond. Written by Sam Barney-Gibbs and Lauren J. Mapp, Edited by Maya Srikrishnan and Kate Morrissey More than
Weekend Energy
This weekend, you can learn how to organize against San Diego Gas & Electric or propagate willow trees to stabilize a Lakeside riverbed. Written by Lauren J. Mapp, Edited by Maya Srikrishnan From a candlelight vigil to honor the life of Alex Pretti to the reopening of a garden at
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After six people were arrested during a sit-in at Todd Gloria’s office Friday, some community members are still pushing for a meeting and answers on police response to immigration enforcement. Written by Kate Morrissey, Edited by Lauren J. Mapp and Maya Srikrishnan A dozen people gathered outside San Diego
Here's what happened this week in immigration news. Written by Kate Morrissey, Edited by Lauren J. Mapp Welcome to another edition of Beyond the Border, which summarizes immigration news from across the country in a weekly roundup. Did I miss something? Message me via kate@daylightsandiego.org or
Plus, U.S. citizen siblings arrested by ICE while parked in a Mission Bay lot Starting this year, the second Sunday in November will be recognized as Kumeyaay People's Day in Chula Vista following a proclamation by Mayor John McCann last week. McCann presented the proclamation during a
This weekend, support community through group discussions, packaging books for those incarcerated and learning about food system resistance locally. Written by Maya Srikrishnan, Edited by Lauren J. Mapp From opportunities to participate in a community group discussion or 2026 vision boarding to packaging books for those incarcerated and an open
Luis Beltran Yanez-Cruz is one of six people to die in Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody less than three weeks into 2026. 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
Officials held the two siblings at the federal building basement for most of the day before releasing them to their father. Written by Kate Morrissey, Edited by Lauren J. Mapp Immigration officials arrested two U.S. citizens while they were parked in a Mission Bay lot in the final days
Youth activists came together outside the County Administration Building voicing their desire for a detention-free San Diego. Written by Brittany Cruz-Fejeran, Edited by Kate Morrissey As the County Board of Supervisors voted Tuesday to advance a proposed ordinance that would further restrict cooperation with federal immigration officials, young activists gathered
In a press conference earlier in the week, organizers said Mayor Todd Gloria could follow the example of mayors in other cities across the country in taking a stronger stance against violent immigration enforcement. Written by Lauren J. Mapp and Sam Barney-Gibbs, Edited by Kate Morrissey Correction: Updated on Jan.
Here's what happened this week in immigration news. Written by Kate Morrissey, Edited by Lauren J. Mapp Welcome to another edition of Beyond the Border, which summarizes immigration news from across the country in a weekly roundup. Did I miss something? Message me via kate@daylightsandiego.org or
The president denied involvement in the far right game plan, but he has followed it like a script. Here’s what might be next. 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
The 2.2-acre property on University Avenue will become housing, health clinics, child care, a hub for small businesses and more. Hello everyone! Refugees in San Diego have long struggled with displacement due to the region’s high housing costs. In neighborhoods like City Heights — once the primary hub for
