San Diego activist sentenced to 45 days home arrest after pleading guilty to misdemeanor assault of immigration official

Jeane Wong will not serve prison time despite the prosecutor’s push for her to receive a one-year sentence. Written by Kate Morrissey, Edited by Lauren J. Mapp A federal judge sentenced San Diego activist Jeane Wong to 45 days of home detention and probation after she pleaded guilty to

Newsletter: You’re invited to our first arts and culture event!

Plus, San Diego has a packed schedule to celebrate Women’s History month. Sekon, everyone! Art has long been a way for people to carry pieces of home with them — across borders, languages and generations. With that in mind, we would like to invite you to join us at Doh

Small business networking, art exhibits and hot girl walks: Things to do in San Diego March 5-11

This week’s events have you spending time with your community throughout the county. Written by Brittany Cruz-Fejeran, Edited by Lauren J. Mapp This week, San Diegans can meet up with  the Small Business, Big Ideas Network at the Living Room Coffeehouse in La Jolla, attend a community yoga session

Embracing women’s history through crafts, conversations and community-building

Your guide to celebrating Women’s History Month in San Diego Written by Sam Barney-Gibbs, Edited by Lauren J. Mapp As San Diego starts to shed the winter weather and the Southern California sun brings warmer temperatures to the county, Women’s History Month comes with an array of events

From San Diego to Minneapolis, fatal encounters show impunity of immigration officials, activists say

To those who monitor federal use of force, the fatal shootings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti echo two controversial killings in San Diego. Written by Kate Morrissey This article was produced by Capital & Main. It is republished here with permission. On a street where a Border Patrol agent

AI hiring, scams and setbacks: How unemployment becomes a vicious cycle

Sluggish labor market swells ranks of long-term unemployed, leaving some job seekers frustrated with an ever-shifting hiring landscape. Written by Crystal Villarreal This article was produced by Capital & Main. It is republished here with permission. Getting laid off can lead to months of uncertainty. But what happens when those

The Californians powering America

Powerful photos capture the lives and work of California immigrants whose contributions often go unseen or underappreciated. A selection of images from an exhibition at Los Angeles County libraries shows the range of visual stories on display through March. Photo Essay by Capital & Main This photo essay was first

Beyond the Border: Targeting activists, more detention deaths and a fake deportation hotline

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

Officials detain and cite volunteers documenting ICE arrests at San Diego federal building

The change seems to target volunteers who have conducted legal observation of Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers’ behavior in immigration court hallways and the corridor outside ICE offices for months. Written by Kate Morrissey, Edited by Lauren J. Mapp Officials detained and cited four volunteers on Thursday who were standing

Newsletter: Where are San Diego's third spaces?

Plus, Immigration and Customs Enforcement is monitoring San Diego activists. Third spaces offer a public, safe, alternative location for people to connect with each other outside of their homes, work or school. Around the world, a variety of places serve this role. Italy has its piazzas lined with tables to

More than a venue: The Block Club builds a creative home base in Southeastern San Diego

Nearing its first anniversary, the space has become a social hub within the Black Arts and Culture District. Written by Lauren J. Mapp, Edited by Maya Srikrishnan Walking into The Block Club on Imperial Avenue, the space can feel completely different from one visit to the next.  During Brushfire, it’

Before Escondido meeting about ICE use of gun range, documents reveal Border Patrol also used facility

A series of invoices and other documents related to the contract obtained by activists include an agreement for Border Patrol’s use of the gun range in 2018. Written by Kate Morrissey, Edited by Lauren J. Mapp Border Patrol used the Escondido Police Department's gun range for training.