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09/26/2025

6 months and a stipend: How Chula Vista’s Casa Casillas residency is funding local artists. From community reporting intern Rami Alarian and San Diego Documenters.

With a gallery, artists-in-residence program and public workshops, Chula Vista hopes to establish itself as an artistic hub.

09/26/2025

California colleges lost millions in humanities purge. Their projects might not recover. From our partner CalMatters.org.

Nineteen California campuses, including San Diego State University, are still missing over $5.2 million in canceled humanities grants.

09/25/2025

Homeland Security waives environmental laws to build more border barriers in San Diego. From Environment and Energy Reporter Philip Salata.

Border Patrol apprehensions at the border are at record lows. The Trump administration is still fast-tracking border wall construction.

09/25/2025

School board member stipends haven’t changed in over 40 years. That could change with a new bill. From our partner EdSource.

Lawmakers voted to lift decades-old limits on school board pay, updating stipends to match trustees’ responsibilities today.

09/24/2025

Homelessness is dropping in California counties. But funding cuts could derail that progress. From our partner CalMatters.org.

San Diego County saw a decrease of less than 10% in its homeless population as cuts to state funding are on the horizon.

09/24/2025

🌎 Get involved in local environmental initiatives at Dig This! Join us for an informational panel discussion on the Tijuana River Sewage Crisis, Sunday, Sept. 28, from 2 to 4 p.m. at Novo Brewing, Imperial Beach. 🍺

Hear from experts:
📝 Philip Salata (inewsource environment reporter)
🔬 Ben Rico (Scripps Institution of Oceanography)
🌊 Ramon Chairez (Un Mar De Colores)
🌱 Margarita Diaz (Proyecto Fronterizo)

Attendees will receive a complimentary drink ticket. 🎟️ Plus, join an optional nature walk led by a park ranger at 12:30 p.m.🚶🌿🚶‍♀️

RSVP today at inewsource.org/digthis! Don’t miss this informative community event! 🙌

09/23/2025

San Diego colleges brace for deeper cuts to diversity grants. From Federal Impact Reporter Jake Kincaid.

The U.S. Dept. of Education is halting Hispanic-Serving Institution grants, jeopardizing millions for San Diego and Imperial County colleges.

09/23/2025

Splash pad, pickleball and more? Rohr Park needs your help deciding its makeover. From community reporting intern Rami Alarian.

Chula Vista officials are collecting public feedback as they plan renovations at the beloved Rohr Park in southern San Diego County.

09/23/2025

California’s ma*****na industry gets a break under new law suspending tax hike. From our partner CalMatters.org.

The law will temporarily revert the cannabis excise tax as proponents say dispensaries are operating under slim margins amid overregulation.

09/23/2025

Newsom signs laws to resist Trump’s immigration crackdown, including ban on masks for ICE agents. From our partner CalMatters.org.

Gov. Newsom signed laws meant to protect immigrants during President Trump’s extensive deportation program.

09/23/2025

Heads up, San Diego: Here’s what you need to know about new parking rules and fees. From assistant editors Giovanni Moujaes & Jennifer Bowman.

The city of San Diego has made a series of changes from downtown to Balboa Park in 2025 that will ultimately cost you more money.

09/23/2025

Carlsbad makes sweeping traffic improvements. From North County Reporter Katie Futterman and San Diego Documenters.

Carlsbad City Council fixed its traffic safety problems after residents spoke out