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Paint and sip, vision boarding and finding community: Things to do in San Diego Jan. 22-28 This weekend, support community through group discussions, packaging books for those incarcerated and learning about food system resistance locally. Written by Maya Srikrishnan, Edited by Lauren...

From opportunities to participate in a community group discussion or 2026 vision boarding to packaging books for those incarcerated and an open mic night, here’s what’s happening in San Diego this week.

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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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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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Immigration officials detain US citizen siblings in Mission Bay Officials held the two siblings at the federal building basement for most of the day before releasing them to their father. Written by Kate Morrissey, Edited by Lauren J. Mapp Immigration ...

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“I thought they were being kidnapped,” said Manuel, the father, who said he saw his adult children taken away by men in plainclothes.

Immigration officials arrested U.S. citizen siblings while they were parked in a Mission Bay lot. The brother said officials threw him to the ground and kneeled on him.

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Beyond the Border: ICE arrests of Native people, five deaths in ICE custody and identification of ICE employees 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...

ICE arrested several Native people in Minnesota, four people died in immigration custody already in 2026 and a whistleblower leaked the information of thousands of ICE and Border Patrol employees. Here's what happened in immigration news this week.

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Things to do in San Diego Jan. 15-20 This week, you can take a mindful tour of Balboa Park, engage in community-building activities or kick back and watch a hockey game.

From film screenings to language clubs and a mindful day in Balboa Park, here’s what’s happening in San Diego this week.

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The demands came leading up to and during Mayor Todd Gloria’s State of the City Address on Thursday, where five activists were escorted out in handcuffs for disrupting his speech.

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Five activists escorted out of San Diego City Hall while demanding mayor confront ICE In a press conference earlier in the week, organizers said Mayor Todd Gloria could follow the example of mayors in other cities across the country in taking a stronger stance against violent immigrati...

A coalition of San Diego activists are demanding that city leaders immediately take a stance to protect residents from Immigration and Customs Enforcement, warning that more protection against federal officers is needed to keep residents safe.

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Things to do in San Diego Jan. 8-13 This week, you can join community members in local protests or unwind at a University Heights puzzling event.

From a 5k run to support building a Boys & Girls Club of Kumeyaay Nation Wellness to protests against federal immigration enforcement, here’s what’s happening in San Diego this week.

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Looking ahead to 2026, we know this is a topic we must continue to cover heavily. You’ve told us that by making our immigration work among our most-read stories this year.

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We hosted a community conversation where people doing grassroots community work could share their experiences, and where we all had the chance to think through gaps in support and ways they could be filled.

@bgirledukate.bsky.social questioned the San Diego Police Department when its officers showed up during immigration enforcement operations. With guidance from experts, she put together a guide for people with upcoming court hearings or ICE check-ins about how to prepare for possible detention.

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San Diegans have pushed back, standing with people at their court hearings and check-ins, visiting detention centers, patrolling neighborhoods to notify residents about Immigration and Customs Enforcement activity and raising mutual aid funds to help families whose breadwinners are detained.

From court hallway arrests to neighborhood raids, from detaining people on the verge of getting green cards to shutting out asylum seekers, the federal government has pressured San Diego immigrants to give up their lives here and leave.

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‘Tis the season to be an ally A guide for those looking to be an effective supporter to LGBTQ+ loved ones during the holidays.

Allyship with the LGBTQ+ community is a year-round commitment, but when it comes to the holiday season, some extra support from supportive friends, families and community members can help make this time more comfortable and affirming for LGBTQ+ individuals.

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That's where many people are asked to check in instead of at the ICE office as part of the government's monitoring them on an alternative-to-detention program.

ICE in San Diego is arresting everyone who shows up for contractor check-in, attorneys say Immigration and Customs Enforcement, through a contractor in its Intensive Supervision Appearance Program, or ISAP, called a group of people yesterday to come to appointments today at the contractor’s...

Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers in San Diego have started arresting yet another group of people showing up to appointments they were asked to attend — the Intensive Supervision Appearance Program.

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Things to do in San Diego Dec. 17-22 From a French language club meeting to the 39th annual performance of a holiday musical based on Mexican traditions, here are events in San Diego County this week.

With the holiday season well underway, San Diegans are celebrating with a boat parade, Hanukkah happy hour and community potluck. There’s also a meeting of a French language club at Frenchy’s Hideout and a wellness panel discussion at The Block Club.

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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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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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Instead, a looping shuttle will bring attendees from the San Diego City College transit hub and parking lots up to the park.

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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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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