Immigration
Advocates say 1 million undocumented immigrants with California driver’s licenses are at risk under a state plan to share license information to a national database. Written by Khari Johnson and Wendy Fry, CalMatters California is preparing to share with an outside organization detailed information about driver’s license holders,
Immigration
As San Diego County sued to gain access to Otay Mesa Detention Center for its health inspectors and county supervisors, a woman recently released from custody there described the conditions as terrible. Written by Kate Morrissey, Edited by Lauren J. Mapp Updated on May 6, 2026 at 3:09 p.
Education
Community members discussed the misunderstood past and hopeful future of the war’s long-lasting impacts during an event commemorating its 51st anniversary. Written by Sam Barney-Gibbs, Edited by Lauren J. Mapp “Ăn quả nhớ kẻ trồng cây…When eating fruit, remember who planted the tree,” Mimi Phùng said to dozens
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
Election
Five major candidates, including state Treasurer Fiona Ma and former Stockton Mayor Michael Tubbs, are competing for the notoriously anticlimactic gig of lieutenant governor. Written by Nadia Lathan, CalMatters The candidates running for lieutenant governor are apt to hint at the post’s largely symbolic and overlooked status when discussing
Election
CalMatters interviewed five leading candidates who want to regulate one of the world’s biggest insurance markets. Here’s what they said. Written by Levi Sumagaysay, CalMatters Picking the next insurance commissioner could be one of the most important decisions Californians make for their wallets this election year. They may
Education
At its three most popular campuses, UC agreed to admit more California students and reduce the number of out-of-state students. The state covered the loss of revenue from non-resident students, who pay three times what in-state students pay. Written by Mikhail Zinshteyn, CalMatters This story was originally published by CalMatters.
AANHPI
From festivals to K-Pop dance workshops and crafting opportunities, May is a time to embrace San Diego’s AANHPI communities. Written by Maya Srikrishnan, Edited by Lauren J. Mapp Editor's note: We have used AI to help us extract information from event flyers and websites, but humans have
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
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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
From a general strike to a Thai New Year celebration, there’s no shortage of community activities in the next week. Written by Maya Srikrishnan, Edited by Kate Morrissey Editor's note: We have used AI to help us extract information from event flyers, but humans have selected, adjusted
Tech companies like Google, Facebook and Microsoft are ignoring data controls mandated under California law, researchers say. Written by Colin Lecher, CalMatters This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. A new audit has found that websites across the internet may be failing to abide by
California now has eight ICE detention centers. Two opened since President Trump took office in 2025, with both operating in former state prisons. Written by Wendy Fry, CalMatters This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Immigration and Customs Enforcement again has expanded in California’s
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
A measure to roll back two kinds of taxes is slated to go before voters in November. The measure would affect cities and taxpayers across the state, but Los Angeles and its controversial “mansion tax” is the prime target. Written by Ben Christopher, CalMatters This story was originally published by
The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals sided with the Trump administration in striking down a California requirement that immigration agents show visible identification while on duty. Written by Nigel Duara, CalMatters This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. A federal appeals court on Wednesday struck
California for now has prevented the Trump administration from changing priorities in homelessness funding to favor temporary shelters rather than long-term housing. Written by Marisa Kendall, CalMatters This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. California scored a legal victory last Monday that, for now, undermines
Naseer Paktiawal just returned from burying his brother in Afghanistan. “I didn’t want to bury him here.” 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. When
The state’s failure to reduce driving and to stockpile fuel led to dependence on sanctioned oil refined elsewhere. Written by Aaron Cantú 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.
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, a monthly wellness market lowers barriers to self-care. Hello everyone! Becoming a mother 14 months ago not only transformed my family, but my friendships and community. With an added identity, new priorities and a whole new set of problems and things to learn, I found some of my existing
