From hands-on environmental education to dance parties and large-scale festivals in local parks, this year’s lineup blends climate action with creativity, connection and joy.

Where to participate in Earth Month across San Diego Throughout April, there are ways to support a healthier planet by attending hands-on workshops, lectures and festivals.

Earth Month is in full swing across San Diego, with festivals, workshops, volunteer opportunities and community gatherings inviting residents to celebrate — and protect — the planet.

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Things to do in San Diego April 16-22 From Earth Day celebrations and clothing swaps to community forums and hands-on workshops, here’s what’s happening across San Diego this week.

This week, San Diegans can check out live music at the Lafayette Hotel, take free yoga classes and visit a family-friendly art night in Encinitas. There are also opportunities to craft in community and a District 8 candidate forum.

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In this week’s newsletter by @laurenjmapp.bsky.social, we share a map to find no-cost groceries in San Diego, local artists “Gossip” in a new art exhibition and community members pleading with Sheriff Kelly Martinez to stop transferring people from jail custody to ICE.

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Such a great time of year!

Back in October, she spoke to a packed house at the University of San Diego about organizing movements, getting resources to people in need and how “Every single person can make a difference.”

Civil rights activist Dolores Huerta turns 96 YouTube video by Daylight San Diego

Today is the 96th birthday of Dolores Huerta, a labor leader, civil rights activist and community organizer.

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Thanks for being part of our community — and for helping us grow it.

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San Diego woman says her credit card information was stolen while she was in ICE custody

Light over darkness: Diwali brings hundreds to Balboa Park

Imperial Beach cop watcher loses civil rights claim against sheriff’s sergeant

ICE in San Diego is monitoring activists through Operation Road Flare

Here is some of our favorite reporting from the past year. 👇🏾

From Daylight’s extensive coverage of how the federal government is impacting immigrants locally to its features on third spaces and community events, we’re focused on not just keeping you informed, but helping you find community with others who want to feel empowered in making San Diego a better place. Here is some of our favorite reporting from the past year.

From Daylight’s extensive coverage of how the federal government is impacting immigrants locally to its features on third spaces and community events, we’re focused on not just keeping you informed, but helping you find community with others who want to feel empowered in making San Diego better.

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They're also joining the Daylight community, which connects both online and in person to discuss San Diego issues, learn how to get involved and celebrate the diverse cultures that make our region the place we want to live.

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You already know how much local news matters. Our local communities are where we are most empowered and connected. That’s why you follow Daylight to stay informed. Today, we’re asking you to help spread the word.

You already know how much local news matters. Our local communities are where we are most empowered and connected.

That’s why you follow Daylight to stay informed. Today, we’re asking you to help spread the word.

It’s Local News Day — a national day of action to uplift the local journalism that keeps our communities connected, informed and strong.

Help us grow in honor of #localnewsday!

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Guide: Where to find no-cost groceries in San Diego County As food assistance shrinks, this map shows where to find help.

We’ve built a map to help San Diegans navigate local food distribution options. If you know of one that we missed, please let us know so we can add it to our map.

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New SNAP rules push more San Diegans to find no-cost groceries As eligibility tightens, free food networks become a lifeline across the county. Written by Lauren J. Mapp, Edited by Kate Morrissey With rising grocery costs and federal changes to CalFre...

New changes to CalFresh and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits that restrict access to food assistance based on immigration status mean navigating where to find no-cost groceries is more important than ever.

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Community members plead with San Diego Sheriff to stop turning over people to ICE At the annual TRUTH Act forum, San Diego Sheriff Kelly Martinez maintained her position that she doesn't have to follow the county's ordinance on the issue because she is an elected official. Wr...

Community members pleaded with San Diego Sheriff Kelly Martinez to stop turning over people to Immigration and Customs Enforcement at the annual TRUTH Act forum during a County Board of Supervisors meeting. www.daylightsandiego.org/community-me...

Join our friends at @daylightsdnews.bsky.social for Making Home: How Immigrants Use Art to Find Belonging on Saturday, 3/28. bit.ly/makinghome2026

Catalyst is proud to serve as fiscal sponsor of Daylight San Diego, a local journalism startup which strives to empower San Diego's diverse communities.

Things to do in San Diego March 19-25 This week, San Diegans can participate in weekly protests, community yoga, language clubs or a hands-on cooking class.

This week, San Diegans can take a class on navigating the job market, join a zine workshop or attend a book signing with fantasy author Blake Arthur Peel.

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Things to do in San Diego March 5-11 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 at the Brown Building or explore a dual photo...

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 at the Brown Building or explore a dual photograph and painting art exhibit at Bivouac Ciderworks.

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Women's History Month Events in San Diego Embracing women’s history through crafts, conversations and community-building throughout March

March is a time to commemorate and remember women who work to better San Diego. We’ve rounded up some local events to connect with San Diego women, learn about the historical significance of women’s labor and embrace womanhood in safe spaces.

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Daylight San Diego News and information that is for San Diego's diverse communities, not just about them.

Subscribe to our free, weekly newsletter to keep track of when new stories in the series drop, and if you have a favorite third space in San Diego, send it to lauren@daylightsandiego.org.

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The Block Club builds 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.

Our first piece in the series is about The Block Club, which is redefining what a “third space” looks like in southeastern San Diego with free co-working, art shows, community events and a home base for Black creatives in the Black Arts & Culture District.

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Research shows that the number of such places is declining, largely due to rising costs, neighborhood gentrification, car-centric development, longer work hours, a shift to a “low-trust society” and increased likelihood to “hang out” on social media.

Where are San Diego's third spaces? Plus, Immigration and Customs Enforcement is monitoring San Diego activists.

Today we launched a series to showcase local third spaces — public, safe, alternative locations for people to connect with each other outside of their homes, work or school.

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Community yoga, dancing, musician gatherings and a summit for values-driven businesses: Things to do in San Diego Feb. 26 to March 4 There's still time to celebrate Black History Month and Lunar New Year this week before February ends. Written by Maya Srikrishnan, Edited by Lauren J. Mapp The last week of February still...

The last week of February presents opportunities to celebrate Black History Month and Lunar New Year. There are also events for Ramadan and plenty of opportunities to unwind through community yoga, music and dance if everything is just too much right now.

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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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Thanks for your comment! Youth Empowerment, a local nonprofit, has been working with students at the school. Maya shares details about what that collaboration looks like in the story, which is free to access without a paywall.