A 🧵 from our immigration reporter @bgirledukate.bsky.social

Kate Morrissey, Journalist@bgirledukate.bsky.social · 1h ago

As immigration reporter for @daylightsdnews.bsky.social, I spend a lot of time listening. That means approaching people in a trauma-informed way to build trust, spending time in person observing people's lives and the government's actions. 1/8

San Diego Gay Rodeo, once a community with close to 50 members, became defunct in 2010 — but now a team has been working to rebuild the chapter since 2024. Rodeo members have spent the majority of the last two years fundraising to host a local rodeo. www.daylightsandiego.org/san-diego-ga...

San Diego Gay Rodeo struts into its comeback at Pride

After nearly 15 years of dormancy, the chapter is back and fundraising for its next rodeo. Written by Jenna Ramiscal, Edited by Kate Morrissey For well over a decade, San Diego Gay Rodeo c...

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This week San Diegans can attend a session on crafting dinosaur terrariums, a trades career panel and a solar cooking workshop. www.daylightsandiego.org/a-soul-food-...

A soul food festival, an upcycling workshop and a sensory-friendly spaghetti night: Things to do in San Diego July 30-Aug. 5

This week San Diegans can attend a teach-in on “pinkwashing,” dance in the street and write letters in solidarity with people in immigration custody.

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Daylight San Diego@daylightsdnews.bsky.social · last wk.

☀️ We only need 28 more Sunset members to hit our $10k summer goal! Can you help us meet it? 🧡 ICYMI, Daylight San Diego is campaigning this summer to raise $10,000 by Aug. 12 through our new paid membership program. 👉🏾 bit.ly/dsdmembershi...

☀️ We only need 28 more Sunset members to hit our $10k summer goal! Can you help us meet it? 🧡 ICYMI, Daylight San Diego is campaigning this summer to raise $10,000 by Aug. 12 through our new paid membership program. 👉🏾 bit.ly/dsdmembershi...

CAN'T MAKE IT UP: ICE deported a man to Mexico in violation of a court order in Nov., acknowledged the error and returned him to the U.S. Then they deported him to El Salvador, in violation of court-ordered torture protection. He's currently imprisoned. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...

Things to do in San Diego July 23-29: This week, in addition to Comic-Con, San Diegans can shop at a plant market, watch Japanese cultural demonstrations and play bingo. www.daylightsandiego.org/a-plant-mark...

A plant market debut, Japanese Obon festival and bingo nights: Things to do in San Diego July 23-29

This week, in addition to Comic-Con, San Diegans can shop at a plant market, watch Japanese cultural demonstrations and play bingo.

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What would San Diego lose without Daylight? 🌘 In this city, whole communities only show up in the news when something goes wrong – or not at all. That isn’t an accident. 1/3

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While we can't sneak you into Hall H, we have rounded up plenty of events happening outside the conference center that you can check out to join in the San Diego Comic-Con fun this week. ✍️ @bgirledukate.bsky.social www.daylightsandiego.org/how-to-enjoy... #sandiego #sandiegonews #comiccon

How to enjoy Comic-Con 2026 without badges

While we can't sneak you into Hall H, we have rounded up plenty of events happening outside the conference center that you can check out to join in the fun this week.

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@daylightsdnews.bsky.social cofounder @laurenjmapp.bsky.social is using Fire Up to revamp Daylight's newsletter ecosystem to increase engagement, grow sponsorship revenue and strengthen sustainability.

If you're looking to add a furry friend to your home, this month, the San Diego Humane Society is running its quarterly Empty the Shelters promotion with discounted adoption rates in partnership with the BISSELL Pet Foundation. www.daylightsandiego.org/san-diego-hu...

San Diego Humane Society discounts adoption rates through July 26

Fees are $50 for adult dogs and cats, and $5 for guinea pigs, hamsters and rabbits.

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We're so honored to be included in this incredible inaugural cohort! We can't wait to get started with our first training this month.

The Maynard Institute for Journalism Education@maynardinstitute.bsky.social · 3w ago

Introducing the inaugural Fire Up Cohort! Please join us in congratulating our new Fire Up Fellows. https://mije.org/introducing-the-first-fire-up-cohort/

💙🧡 We’re excited to announce that we launched paid membership for @daylightsdnews.bsky.social this week! ☀️ Thank you so much to everyone who has signed up already, helping us to inch our way to our $10k summer goal! 🧡💙

Daylight San Diego@daylightsdnews.bsky.social · 3w ago

BIG NEWS! 🎉 Our summer membership campaign starts today. We built the newsroom San Diego didn’t have but needed. One that represents the concerns of our city’s diverse communities. We’re working to raise $10K by Aug. 12 to sustain this reporting and grow our impact. Join us 👉 bit.ly/dsdmember1

BIG NEWS! 🎉 Our summer membership campaign starts today. We built the newsroom San Diego didn’t have but needed. One that represents the concerns of our city’s diverse communities. We’re working to raise $10K by Aug. 12 to sustain this reporting and grow our impact. Join us 👉 bit.ly/dsdmember1

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Tonight is the night! We hope to see you for “A Light on Mental Health and Burnout,” our free, community conversation at San Diego Made Factory from 6 to 8 p.m. www.daylightsandiego.org/july-9-2026-...

Our burnout conversation is happening tonight!

Plus, what the streets of Chula Vista looked like during Mexico's World Cup match against England.

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Thanks for sharing, friends!

Catalyst of San Diego & Imperial Counties@catalystsd.bsky.social · 4w ago

@daylightsdnews.bsky.social receives 17 journalism awards, including recognition of Daylight co-founder as Journalist of the Year! 🎉 Catalyst serves as fiscal sponsor for Daylight, providing structural support for the independent newsroom focused on representing the diverse communities of San Diego.

The San Diego California Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, an iconic landmark right off of Interstate 5 and long-time mystery to many San Diegans, is open to the public until July 11. 📝 Jenna Ramiscal www.daylightsandiego.org/san-diegos-l...

San Diego’s landmark Mormon Temple open to the public until July 11

It is the first time in over 30 years the sacred space has allowed visitors. Written by Jenna Ramiscal, Edited by Kate Morrissey and Lauren J. Mapp An iconic landmark right off of Intersta...

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Congratulations to Capital & Main contributor and Daylight San Diego co-founder Kate Morrissey, who was named Journalist of the Year by the Society of Professional Journalists’ San Diego Pro Chapter. www.daylightsandiego.org/spj-recogniz... @daylightsdnews.bsky.social @bgirledukate.bsky.social

SPJ recognizes Daylight San Diego for outstanding reporting in 2025

In our newsroom’s first year of publishing, the San Diego Society of Professional Journalists awarded Daylight with five first-place wins, and co-founder Kate Morrissey was honored as 2026 Journalist ...

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A small crowd gathered at a street corner in Barrio Logan last Sunday as a group of community activists climbed scaffolding to hang street signs for the newly renamed Chicano Park Boulevard. 📝 @laurenjmapp.bsky.social 📸 Adrian Childress www.daylightsandiego.org/activists-co...

Activists cover César E. Chávez Parkway signs in Barrio Logan

In a ceremony last Sunday, a group put up temporary signs to rename César E. Chávez Parkway after sexual misconduct revelations involving the labor leader.

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The film “Move Ya Body: The Birth of House,” a documentary about the creation of house music in Chicago, premiered at the San Diego Central Library last week. 📝 Jenna Ramiscal www.daylightsandiego.org/for-local-ho...

For local house DJs, the genre is more than sound – it’s a culture rich with civil rights history

The Central Library screened “Move Ya Body: The Birth of House” for the first time in San Diego as part of its “More Than Rhythm” series about Black music. Written by Jenna Ramiscal, Edited by K...

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The San Diego Commission on Police Practices held a community feedback event recently in Valencia Park to talk with people about their experiences with police. 📝 Rami Alarian www.daylightsandiego.org/executive-di...

Executive director of the San Diego Commission on Police Practices is asking for testimony about interactions with cops

The San Diego Commission on Police Practices held a community feedback event to ask the public to participate in an effort to bring more accountability to the San Diego Police Department. Writte...

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This weekend, San Diegans can go to a live taping of a Front Arte & Cultura vinyl DJ set series, hang out in the park reading books or help restore the habitat at Otay Valley Regional Park. 📝 by Rami Alarian www.daylightsandiego.org/juneteenth-c...

Juneteenth celebrations, poetry slams and birdwatching nature walks: Things to do in San Diego June 18-24

This week San Diegans can learn about native plant species, jam out to R&B and watch some slam poetry by local poets.

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Have you experienced pregnancy, birth, postpartum care, infertility, infant care or health challenges? We want to hear from you! Help inform community-centered reporting on Black maternal and infant health in San Diego County. #sandiego #healthequity #sandiegonews #blackhealth

This year, San Diegans can commemorate Juneteenth with a week of events including the annual Kinfolk Fest, Cooper Family Foundation celebration and a presentation about sending the first Black astronaut into orbit. 📝 @laurenjmapp.bsky.social www.daylightsandiego.org/where-to-cel...

Where to celebrate Juneteenth in San Diego County

From festivals and surfing to live music and culinary events, there are many options for commemorating the 161st anniversary of the end of slavery this week.

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A crowd of around 100 people gathered for over three hours to watch Filipino performers on Friday for Kalayaan Pista, Freedom Festival, in honor of Philippine Independence Day. 📝 by Jenna Ramiscal www.daylightsandiego.org/national-cit...

National City hosts first Philippine Independence Day celebration

Generations of Filipino Americans emphasized the importance of preserving traditions through arts, language and culture.

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San Diego became the latest city where immigration judges are seeing a dramatic increase in the number of cases scheduled per day. On Friday, the first day of the hearings, one judge ordered 50 people deported as a result. www.daylightsandiego.org/50-people-or...

50 people ordered deported in first day of San Diego ‘mega’ master immigration hearings

San Diego became the latest city where immigration judges are seeing a dramatic increase in the number of cases scheduled per day. Written by Kate Morrissey, Edited by Lauren J. Mapp The S...

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🚨Breaking News: “Mega” hearings have begun at the San Diego Immigration Court. More than 100 people are scheduled this morning.

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Daylight San Diego@daylightsdnews.bsky.social · 3mo ago

When The All-American Rejects couldn’t play their original venue hours before showtime, an Alpine couple stepped in to host a 600-person house party in their backyard. www.daylightsandiego.org/all-american...

We’re hosting a community listening session on Black maternal and infant health to hear directly from birthing parents, families, caregivers, birth workers and community members across San Diego County at The Block Club from 1-3 p.m. this Saturday! givebutter.com/black-matern... #sandiegoparents

We posted the full videos of the press conference yesterday by Muslim leaders next to the Islamic Center of San Diego and the press conference where Imam Taha Hassane and police spoke about the identities and memories of the three victims of Monday's attack www.daylightsandiego.org/remembering-...

Remembering the victims at the Islamic Center of San Diego

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.

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