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Transgender Day of Remembrance, a park cleanup and turkey giveaways Donate to a winter food drive and shop for gifts from local crafters across the county this week. Things to do in San Diego Nov. 20-26

This week, San Diegans can attend a children’s focused farmers market event in downtown San Diego, a community workshop from the San Diego Black Panthers Party and a cleanup event in Balboa Park.

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They shared some of that information in a timeline at our recent community conversation on immigration, and we've made an online version that shows how ICE's strategies around the federal building have evolved over time.

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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Though other cities have reported arrests of immigrants in the final stages of obtaining their green cards, this week marks the first time that San Diego attorneys have seen clients detained at U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services appointments.

In a new escalation of immigration arrests in San Diego, ICE officers detained people at their green card interviews this week.

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Things to do in San Diego Nov. 14-18 From benefits and art shows to holiday markets and free stores, this week’s events showcase San Diego’s creative and community spirit.

This week, the Islamic Center of San Diego is hosting an educational event on genocide in Sudan on Friday. On Saturday, North Park Nursery has a plant swap and art exhibition. We’ve also compiled a roundup of food distribution events throughout the county.

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Thanks for sharing, Ken.

And if you’re looking to give back to the community this holiday season, many of the organizations are also collecting funds and non-perishable items to support their food distribution efforts.

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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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Newsletter: ‘Halloween is like our Super Bowl:’ What the holiday means to the queer community Plus, learn about Proposition 50 and ICE blocking Congress members from observing holding cells. Hi folks! Reserve your tickets: Join us for our community conversation on immigration policies T...

Parents are baking homemade pumpkin treats and kids are dreaming of plentiful stashes of candy. It's Halloween, and the holiday holds a deep meaning for the LGBTQ+ community.

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Where to find fun and frights in San Diego this October Local nonprofits, governments and businesses host Halloween- and fall-themed events to help San Diegans get into the spooky spirit.

Happy Halloween! 🎃

Looking for a way to close out the spookiest season in San Diego? Check out our full list of upcoming Halloween and autumn events, as well as our list of events for Día de los Muertos.

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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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Daylight San Diego A Light on Immigration: What San Diegans need to know about immigration arrests and how they can help

Upcoming partner event: What San Diegans need to know about immigration arrests and how to help your neighbors 👉 Join @daylightsdnews.bsky.social Nov 6th for a community conversation about immigration actions across San Diego’s communities: catalystsd.org/event/a-ligh...

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Prop. 50: Californians will decide whether to redistrict Here’s where and when to vote in San Diego County during the upcoming Nov. 4, 2025 election.

Californians will decide whether to redistrict during the Nov. 4 election. Registered voters across the state have received mail-in ballots, on which they’ll decide whether to change the state’s congressional district maps.

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ICE blocks Reps Vargas and Peters from visiting San Diego basement holding cells The two members of Congress said they went to the Edward J. Schwartz Federal Building in downtown San Diego after reports of overcrowding and increased detentions. Written by Kate Morrissey, Vid...

After reports of increased detentions at the ICE offices in downtown San Diego leading to overcrowded conditions in the basement holding cells of the Edward J. Schwartz Federal Building, Reps. Juan Vargas and Scott Peters showed up Monday morning to inspect the facilities. ICE turned them away.

San Diego celebrates loved ones through Día de los Muertos Festivals, processions and community altars help community members honor the holiday across the county Oct. 17 through Nov. 2, 2025.

It’s almost time for Día de los Muertos, the multiday celebration honoring loved ones who have passed on, and San Diegans are honoring the occasion with gatherings, community altars and festivals throughout the month.

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Things to do around San Diego County Oct. 17-22, 2025 This weekend's events include a parents’ edition of the No Kings! protest and a free store hosted by Water and Kindness.

This weekend, San Diegans can choose from weekend events including a yoga and dance workout set to the music of “Rent,” Panther Day featuring a self-defense class, a book fair in North Park and a South Park Shop Local crafters market.

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If you’re looking for a way to honor the holiday this year, here are some local Indigenous Peoples’ Day events, as well as Native-organized events throughout the week.

San Diego honors Native culture and history at Indigenous Peoples’ Day events Throughout the week, San Diego County will celebrate the holiday with educational workshops, music and festivals.

Communities across San Diego County are gearing up for Indigenous Peoples’ Day, an annual recognition of Native traditions, culture, art and history.

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The volunteer-run, LGBTQ+ collective centering the experiences of women and gender diverse people is hosting its flagship event at Pop-up Winona at 4951 El Cajon Blvd. on Saturday, Oct. 11 from noon to 4 p.m.

She Fest hosts largest event since San Diego Pride split The Oct. 11 event at Pop-up Winona on El Cajon Boulevard will include workshops, entertainment and community vendors.

She Fest is making a comeback after announcing its split from San Diego Pride earlier this year.

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ICE in San Diego has a new policy — detain everyone The agency increased detentions of people showing up to its offices this week, and officials told one attorney that they plan to detain everyone who comes in.

Last week, volunteers saw shipments of mats and sweatpants going down to the basement. Some people have reported spending as many as three days there before ICE transferred them to a long-term detention facility.

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"It's just so unnecessary. I strongly feel that these human beings are just pawns in Trump's political game." It's just so unnecessary. I strongly feel that these human beings are just pawns in Trump's political game.

Jacobs learned that officials planned to detain not only those coming to court and to check-ins, but they also planned to call in everyone with a monitoring device to detain them instead.

Via email, ICE said through an unnamed spokesperson that it follows laws, agency priorities and established procedures in its operations. “Every illegal alien present in violation of U.S. immigration law may be subject to arrest, detention, and if ordered by an immigration judge, removal from the U.S. regardless of nationality,” the agency said.

On Friday, none of those detained the day before appeared in the ICE detainee locator, according to volunteers, which meant they likely spent the night in the basement's holding cells, which are meant to be very temporary holding spaces, according to Jacobs. Volunteers are concerned that ICE will keep them there through the long weekend.

Officials told one attorney after detaining her client that they planned to call in and detain everyone. They said the order came from Washington, D.C.

Breaking News: ICE in San Diego has a new policy — detain everyone

When Gloria Morales-Palos’ cousin received a letter from an immigration officer in the hallway after his immigration court hearing on Thursday, they thought he might end up with an ankle monitor. Instead, ICE detained Morales-Palos’ cousin, putting him on an elevator to go down to the basement holding cells.

Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers in San Diego have been handing letters to people coming out of court hearings telling them they have immediate appointments with its office two floors below in the federal building since early September. At those appointments, they usually fit the person with some kind of tracking device, most commonly an ankle monitor. But now that’s changed.

Morales-Palos’ cousin was among 11 people that volunteers observed ICE detain at its appointment offices on Thursday. Many of those detained didn't have court hearings — they showed up for scheduled appointments to check in with ICE. According to the volunteer, all of the people detained had been in the United States for at least a decade if not multiple decades.

Volunteers noticed an uptick in detentions at the San Diego ICE office on Thursday, and officers detained at least 11 people who came for appointments.

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Newsletter: Immigration courts in San Diego remain open during shut down ICE, customs officers and military troops are all working without pay as well. Greetings, everyone, buenas and bom dia, The federal government is entering its second week of shut down, but outs...

What does the shut down mean for immigration courts in San Diego? They're still operating even though employees won't be paid. Read our newsletter by @bgirledukate.bsky.social for more on the shut down's effects in San Diego.
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The day featured Indigenous performers, panels on cultural burns and conversations about how climate action begins with listening and respect for Indigenous leadership.

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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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Hundreds march in downtown San Diego for Palestinian liberation The Palestinian Youth Movement San Diego chapter organized the demonstration to mark the two-year anniversary of Hamas' attacks that led to Israel's decimation of Gaza.

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Organized by the Palestinian Youth Movement San Diego chapter, the demonstration included speakers encouraging people to continue showing up to rallies and to never let their voices go silent.