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San Diego Police ends its media credentials program The program provided identification cards and parking placards for journalists to aid in newsgathering.

The San Diego Police Department recently ended its media identification program, notifying some credentialed journalists and current pending applicants that the program would cease to exist the same day as the announcement.

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Balancing faith and daily life during Ramadan As the holy month begins, San Diego Muslims fast, pray and gather — all while maintaining school and work schedules.

Ramadan began this week, and San Diego’s Muslim community is marking the holy month with fasting from dawn to sunset, nightly prayers and community iftars.

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ICE in San Diego is monitoring activists through Operation Road Flare Court documents in a case against Jeane Wong revealed the existence of the operation. Written by Kate Morrissey, Edited by Lauren J. Mapp Immigration and Customs Enforcement in San Diego i...

ICE in San Diego is monitoring activists who document the agency's activities, court records revealed. Though some activists are named or clearly identifiable in the documents, it's not clear how many activists the government might be monitoring in San Diego.
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Beyond the Border: More death in ICE custody, an AI failure in ICE training and a round-up of anti-ICE songs 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 f...

Six people died in Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody in the first two weeks of 2026. An AI tool mistakenly funneled new ICE recruits to a shortened training program. And, a Los Angeles outlet ranked recently released anti-ICE songs.

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San Diego events Jan. 19 to Feb. 4: Garden opening, a vigil for Alex Pretti and art receptions This weekend, you can learn how to organize against San Diego Gas & Electric or propagate willow trees to stabilize a Lakeside riverbed.

From a candlelight vigil to honor the life of Alex Pretti to the reopening of a garden at Morse High School, here’s what’s going on in San Diego this week.

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Utah police arrested a man who allegedly shouted that Rep. Maxwell Frost would be deported before punching him in the face at a Sundance Film Festival event, the Florida Democrat said. https://cnn.it/3ZwFbQU

Chula Vista establishes Kumeyaay People's Day 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.

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San Diego donation drives, free Thanksgiving meals, markets Whether you’re looking to volunteer, donate or enjoy local holiday traditions, these events will bring San Diegans together this season.

From no-cost Thanksgiving meals and winter festivals, to donation drives collecting food, winter clothing and toys, here are some ways to spread cheer in San Diego County this holiday season.

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Things to do in San Diego Dec. 4-8, 2025 This week, San Diegans can make tamales for unhoused community members, see film screenings and flock to Balboa Park for December Nights.

From demonstrations against offshore drilling and immigration arrests to holiday celebrations, here’s what’s happening in San Diego County this week.

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Balboa Park bus detours for December Nights may impact transit Critics say diverting routes 7 and 215 undermines transit access as MTS adds shuttles for the massive holiday festival.

While MTS and San Diego city officials encourage public transit use to attend December Nights in Balboa Park, bus routes 7 and 215 will both be diverted away from Balboa Park during the large-scale holiday event.

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The ultimate guide to enjoying December Nights in Balboa Park Plus, two bus routes through Balboa Park will be diverted this weekend due to the large-scale holiday event.

The city expects nearly 350,000 people to attend December Nights this year. If this is your first time or you’re a yearly regular, here is @laurenjmapp.bsky.social's ultimate guide to making it one of the best weekends of the year.

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Timeline: What ICE arrests have looked like at the San Diego federal building Volunteers with Detention Resistance have kept meticulous notes about the detentions and day-to-day changes happening around the San Diego Immigration Court and ICE offices. Written by Kate Morr...

Volunteers with Detention Resistance have kept meticulous notes about the detentions and day-to-day changes happening around the San Diego Immigration Court and ICE offices.

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Want to know why @bgirledukate.bsky.social is dressed as a snowperson? Donate to Daylight San Diego this month to find out! ☃️

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Light over darkness: Diwali brings hundreds to Balboa Park Hundreds celebrate light overcoming darkness at the Deepotsav Festival of Light in Spreckels Organ Pavilion

Hundreds celebrated light overcoming darkness at the Diwali Festival of Light in Spreckels Organ Pavilion on Oct. 19. Attendees enjoyed singing, dancing, food and bonding with the community.

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San Diegans step up to feed neighbors while waiting for federal food benefits to return Throughout the month, local nonprofits, restaurants and community members are hosting food distribution events to help people struggling to make ends meet because of repercussions from the longest gov...

People who rely on Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits have been struggling to feed their families since the federal government shutdown started last month. Here are some local options if you’re looking to access food resources this month.

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Indigenous leaders center land stewardship at Climate Week For San Diego Climate Week, tribal organizers and community partners shared teachings on regenerative land care and mutual respect in El Cajon.

At the Water Conservation Garden in El Cajon, tribal organizers led Honoring Indigenous Knowledge for Land Conservation, a San Diego Climate Week event focused on traditional land care and collaboration.

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Bicycle volunteers monitor school zones for ICE The group is hosting a training on Oct. 11 for cyclists who want to get involved.

A collective known as the San Diego Bike Brigade is training bicyclists and e-bike riders to watch for signs of Immigration and Customs Enforcement activity around school zones.

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San Diego tourism workers score wage hike in City Council vote After more than a year of research and development, the San Diego City Council unanimously approved an ordinance to raise minimum wage to $25 an hour by 2030.

The San Diego City Council unanimously approved a $25 minimum wage increase for hospitality workers during its Tuesday meeting.

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Crazed Imaginations celebrates 50 years of ‘Rocky Horror’ The Encinitas shadowcast marks the anniversary of the cult classic’s release with a performance marked by callbacks, water guns and a floor show.

Crazed Imaginations celebrates the 50-year anniversary of “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” with a special shadowcast performance in Encinitas Friday night.

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Step into the mind of Alex Katz The Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego exhibit showcases 60 years of theater sets, costume designs, dance portraits and appreciation for performing arts.

The Museum of Contemporary Art in San Diego is currently hosting the Alex Katz: Theater and Dance exhibition, a celebration of the renowned East Coast artist’s work with the performing arts community over the course of 60 years.

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California bill aims to crack down on predatory labor traffickers Lawmakers poised to expand protections to hundreds of thousands of temporary migrant workers.

Some foreign workers are abused once they arrive in the U.S., even when they come legally on a work visa. A bill introduced by California Assemblymember Ash Kalra in February aims to protect workers from exploitation by unscrupulous foreign labor recruiters.

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Inaugural San Diego Climate Week aims to inspire environmental advocacy With four main anchor events and more than 100 smaller ones, there’s plenty of ways to participate across the county.

The first ever San Diego Climate Week launched Wednesday with more than 100 events aimed toward increasing sustainability and climate change awareness.

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San Diego advocates push to end girls’ incarceration With only 25 girls detained, local organizers say the number should be zero — and they’re calling for community-led alternatives.

San Diego advocates are joining a statewide push to end the incarceration of girls, transgender and non-binary youth.

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‘District 4 deserves better:’ Volunteers endure heat to cleanup southeast San Diego Nearly 20 people collected broken glass, chip bags and other waste in an effort to spark lasting community change. Written by Lauren J. Mapp, Edited by Maya Srikrishnan Braving the 87-degr...

Nearly 20 volunteers braved an 87-degree heat wave to help clean up trash near the Market Creek Plaza last Sunday afternoon.

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What to do Sept. 3-9 2025 in San Diego County Workshops, festivals and community gatherings this week offer opportunities to make art outside, listen to live music & get involved in activism

San Diego has a workshop on making collages to celebrate multicultural identities, a networking night at Mid-City CAN featuring a conversation about ending girls’ incarceration and a summit led by the San Diego Black Worker Center at Southwestern College.

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