Election 2026
Billionaire Tom Steyer is paying influencers to boost his California governor campaign. Some didn’t disclose it. A state law offers little accountability. Written by Jeanne Kuang, Yue Stella Yu and Maya C. Miller, CalMatters This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Jaz Roche, also
Immigration
A state Department of Justice inspection of seven California facilities found overcrowding, poor medical care, inadequate food and excessive force from guards. 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.
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
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Plus, low- and no-cost options for mental health support. Greetings everyone, buenas and bom dia, This week, we are grieving. San Diego is grieving. Two teenagers waged an armed attack on the Islamic Center of San Diego on Monday before taking their own lives. It was both an assault on
Faith & Religion
The day after three men were killed at the Islamic Center of San Diego, hundreds of community members, religious and nonprofit leaders, and government officials gathered to pray and pay respect to the victims and their families. Written by Sam Barney-Gibbs, Edited by Lauren J. Mapp Some with flowers, others
Weekend Energy
This week, San Diegans can join a reading series or book swap, celebrate Bike Anywhere Day by riding through San Diego’s green spaces and jam out to vinyl beats. Written by Sam Barney-Gibbs, Edited by Lauren J. Mapp Editor's note: We have used AI to help us
Mental Health
There are plenty of resources locally that prevent cost from being a barrier to seeking care. Written by Maya Srikrishnan, Edited by Lauren J. Mapp Author’s Note: This story includes resources for people experiencing mental health crises and suicidal ideation. If you or someone you know is struggling, contact
Food Security
Market Match program could disappear — unless lawmakers step in to fund an initiative that boosts access to farmers’ markets and supports small farms. Written by Mark Kreidler This article was produced by Capital & Main, an award-winning publication that reports from California on economic, political, and social issues. It is
Faith & Religion
Imam Taha Hassane and San Diego police identified the three men who were killed at the mosque and school as Amin Abdullah, Mansour Kaziha and Nadir Awad. Written by Kate Morrissey, Edited by Lauren J. Mapp Imam Taha Hassane and San Diego police on Tuesday identified the three men who
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Here's what happened this week in immigration news. Written by Kate Morrissey, Edited by Sam Barney-Gibbs and 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@
Plus, how to get involved in local environmental activism and The All-American Rejects rock San Diego Corrected on May 14, 2026 at 10:15 p.m. to reflect that the Ukrainian woman needs an RSL interpreter, not an ASL interpreter. It was also updated to reflect that two stories were
Some of San Diego’s leading environmental advocates share how to support local causes. Written by Sam Barney-Gibbs, Edited by Lauren J. Mapp Climate anxiety is more than just a buzz phrase. It’s a studied phenomenon with various definitions that revolve around the same theme: pervasive worry about the
This week, San Diegans can dance to the pioneers of cumbia punk, check out a circus show or attend a lunch to support student journalists. Written by Kate Morrissey, Edited by Lauren J. Mapp Editor's note: We have used AI to help us extract information from event flyers,
The letter from the Southern Border Communities Coalition and Alliance San Diego calls for Congress to halt funding to the immigration agencies until legislators can conduct a thorough investigation into the sexual misconduct allegations. Written by Kate Morrissey, Edited by Maya Srikrishnan Note: This story contains some descriptions of sexual
The house party was one of the latest in a string of shows protesting Ticketmaster and Live Nation amid soaring ticket prices. Written by Lauren J. Mapp, Edited by Kate Morrissey It’s 6 p.m. on a Sunday when you find out The All-American Rejects are looking for a
Attending local meditations, sound baths, nature walks and panels can help support your mental health Written by Sam Barney-Gibbs, Edited by Maya Srikrishnan May is Mental Health Awareness Month — a time to share stories of struggle, reduce stigma and build community connections around mental health. Here are a few cost-free
Four of the six people arrested at City Hall in January while they were protesting San Diego police's presence at immigration enforcement operations received diversion at recent court hearings. Written by Kate Morrissey, Edited by Lauren J. Mapp A judge granted misdemeanor diversion to four of the six
Stuck in immigration limbo, the woman needs a Russian Sign Language translator for her pending asylum case. 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. It is co-published here with
The man believed he would be sent to supermax prison where the Salvadoran government, paid by the U.S., tortured Venezuelan deportees last year. 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
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, how to celebrate San Diego’s AANHPI communities this month. Hello everyone! Today is the day! Daylight is celebrating its one year birthday — one year of local news created hand-in-hand with communities who don’t always feel seen by local media. In our first year, we published nearly 300
