US COVID Deaths Pass 500,000 = 2,777 737MAX Airplane Crashes
Totals more than the number of people that would die in 2,777 crashes of the now-notorious 737 Max airplanes that were grounded last year after two crashes killed 346 people.
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City Knowingly Put 1,100 Staffers at Risk of Fire in 101 Ash St. Building, Asbestos Scare Saved Their Lives
Downtown high-rise building purchased as a new space for over 1,100 staffers was closed down last year over asbestos exposure, but a greater threat to people in the building could have been uncontrollable fires.
Congress Proposes Path to Citizenship for Up to 11 Million Undocumented Immigrants in US
Congressional Democrats have authored a bill to provide a legal path to citizenship for millions of undocumented immigrants already in the US, fulfilling one of Joe Biden’s biggest campaign promises.
SD Mayor Gloria Continues to Avoid 101 Ash St & Secret Police Funding Issues
Gloria ignores questions about two thorny issues facing the City despite repeated requests for comments and numerous opportunities to address the growing scandals. And what ever happened with ‘footnote 15’?
SD COVID Cases Down, Vaccines Run Out at Petco Park
Daily COVID-19 case numbers dropped again on Sunday but a shortage of vaccines forced the shutdown of a super station location at downtown’s Petco Park stadium parking lot.
Biden Ends ‘Remain in Mexico’ Policy for Asylum Seekers
The new Biden Administration will start allowing asylum seekers stuck in Mexico to enter and stay in US while their cases are pending, reversing Trump’s policy that standed tens of thousands of migrants in Mexican border towns.
Biden Pone Fin a la Política de ‘Permanecer en México’ Para Solicitantes de Asilo
La nueva administración del presidente Biden comenzará a permitir que los solicitantes de asilo atrapados en México ingresen y permanezcan en los EEUU mientras sus casos están pendientes.
SD County Declares TJ River Valley Pollution a Public Health Crisis
The San Diego County Board of Supervisors approved a resolution declaring the pollution and sewage entering the US from the Tijuana River Valley to be a public health crisis for the South County region.
Alejandro Mayorkas: el Primer Latino y Primer Inmigrante Líder del DHS
El Senado de los Estados Unidos confirmó hoy a Alejandro Mayorkas, el nombramiento del presidente Joe Biden, para servir como es el primer Latino y el primer inmigrante Secretario del Departamento de Seguridad Nacional.
Alejandro Mayorkas Becomes 1st Latino & 1st Immigrant Leader of DHS
The US Senate today confirmed President Joe Biden’s appointment of Alejandro Mayorkas, becoming the first Latino and the first immigrant to serve as Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security.
LPSD Filed Lawsuit to Challenge Secret Police Funding Committee, Meeting ‘Postponed’
A secret committee of local fire and police chiefs postponed its December meeting just minutes before it was to start after La Prensa San Diego filed a lawsuit claiming the group’s meetings violate state “sunshine” laws.
Poway School District & Two Board Members Lose Lawsuit Over Blocking on Social Media
The board members and their District blocked a husband and wife from posting on social media accounts and may now have to pay more than $425,000 in legal fees in the case.
Search Continues for Missing Chula Vista Wife, Mother
A Chula Vista woman has been missing since January 7th and now police have searched her home for clues as to why the 39 year-old just vanished from her home.
San Diego Extends Residential & Commercial Renter Eviction Holds
The San Diego City Council extended protections for residential and small business renters from being evicted as a result of not being able to pay rent due to COVID-19 impacts.
Record Number of COVID Deaths & ICU Patients in SD
San Diego County hit a grim new record this week with the highest number of COVID-19 deaths in one day at the same time that COVID-19 patients in ICU beds also hit an all-time high.
It’s Official: Kamala Harris Swears in Alex Padilla as Her Own Senate Replacement
Newly sworn-in Vice-President Kamala Harris returned to the Senate today to administer the oath to three new Senators, including the replacement to fill the California seat she vacated this week.
Joe Biden Becomes 46th POTUS, Harris First Woman VP
President Biden’s speech was a call for unity after four years of Donald Trump’s divisive rhetoric and the last two weeks of healing after the Capitol riots, and he vowed to get to work immediately to address important issues, including climate change, immigration, COVID-19, and the Census.
SD COVID Hospitalizations Decline; 2,498 New Cases in County
COVID-19 hospitalizations dropped 83 in a week and now total 1,721 patients, including 419 in intensive care units, leaving only 38 ICU beds available in the entire county.
Despite Cancelled Mass, Faithful Continue to Visit Barrio Logan Church
Faithful to the image of Our Lady of Guadalupe continue to stop outside the Barrio Logan Church to pray and leave offerings despite the parish no longer hosting in-person mass.
SD Congressman Juan Vargas Says He Supports Impeaching President Trump
The local Congressman held a press conference to voice his support for Congress to impeach Donald Trump even though the President has only 11 days left in office because “he is dangerous, he needs to be removed from office.”
PERSPECTIVE: Make No Mistake: We’re Watching a Slow-Motion Coup Attempt
A country is under attack by an attempted coup headed by the sitting President that is trying desperately to cling to power after losing an election. No, this isn’t the plot to a made-for-TV movie, or another Tom Clancy suspense novel. It’s happening to us.
GUEST COMMENTARY: The History Behind the Debate Over ‘Chicano’ and Other Labels Goes as Far Back as 1848
By Herman Baca: Historically, the question of identification for Mexicans left in the U.S. after the U.S.-Mexico War ended in 1848 as to who we are and how we identify ourselves remains a generational “problem” or “issue,” to date.
101 Ash St. Deal Unconstitutional, Demand Return of Over $23M, Amended Lawsuit Claims
A lawsuit to undo San Diego’s lease of a downtown building was amended to claim the deal is illegal under the state’s constitution and is now seeking the return of over $23 million already paid by the City.
SD Receives Second Shipment of COVID-19 Vaccines
A new shipment of COCID-19 vaccines arrived in San Diego today as a record number of cases were reported in the past week, including the highest single day since the pandemic started.
Joe Biden’s Election Sets Up Political Vacancies in California
[EN ESPAÑOL] The election of Joe Biden as President has set into motion a series of events that may lead to several political appointments and at least one special election in San Diego to fill vacancies no one predicted just one year ago.
Local Law Enforcement Agencies Have Spent Over $200 Million on Tactical Equipment In Violation of Public Disclosure Laws
San Diego County law enforcement and fire agencies have secretly purchased armored vehicles, facial recognition technology, license plate readers, drones, and riot gear while keeping the public in the dark about purchases of controversial police equipment.
Electoral College Officially Elects Joe Biden to be Next POTUS
Nearly six weeks after the November 3rd election, Joe Biden and Kamala Harris can now officially be called President-Elect and Vice-President-Elect of the United States.
Biden Picks CA AG Xavier Becerra as HHS Secretary, Newsom Would Appoint Replacement
President-Elect Joe Biden will name Xavier Becerra to be the next Secretary of Health and Human Services, and the pick will now give Governor Gavin Newsom two statewide appointments to fill.
GUEST COMMENTARY: Chula Vista Now Paying Significantly More for an Ambulance Trip to the Hospital
By Pablo Quilantan: On Oct. 1, 2020 the City of Chula Vista slammed its residents with an astoundingly high ambulance transport rate of $3,881.56.
Former San Diegan Peter Navarro Says WH Staff Planning for Second Trump Term
Navarro inserted himself into the debate over the election during an interview on CNBC instead of discussing the President’s recent executive order banning investments in Chinese companies that advance that country’s military capabilities.
DUI Driver That Killed 4 in Chicano Park Released Early from Prison
A drunk driver that drive his truck off the Coronado Bridge and killed four people at Chicano Park has been released from prison after serving less than three years of a nearly 10 year sentence.
PRESPECTIVE: GOP Starting to Rewrite History as Trump Starts Smelling Like a Loser
Republicans are already starting to pivot to start to rebuild the shambles of their party in what now seems like Donald Trump’s inevitable defeat.
GUEST COMMENTARY: Strong Women Lead
By Barbara Chávez Ybarra: I am thrilled and excited to see a woman, Barbara Bry, become our next Mayor of San Diego. There are so many reasons for my supporting Barbara Bry who is a more than qualified woman for the job.
GUEST COMMENTARY: Barbara Bry for Mayor…A Few of My Reasons
By Richard Ybarra: I believe that Barbara Bry will win and make Black Lives Matter, and all the rest of our lives better, to the everlasting benefit of our residents and our San Diego.
COVID Cases Highest in South Bay ZIP Codes
The 92154 area of South San Diego has the highest number of confirmed virus cases with 3,186, Chula Vista’s 91911 area is second with 2,841, and the 91910 area is third with 2,243 cases.
Lawyers Suing City Over 101 Ash St. Ask that All Documents Be Released, Support Independent Investigation
Lawyers suing the City of San Diego and developers involved in the 101 Ash St building transaction are asking for all documents to be released and joined mayoral candidate Barbara Bry and City Attorney candidate Cory Briggs in asking for an independent investigation.
US Can’t Find Families of 545 Detained Minors
The US government can not locate the families of 545 children separated from their parents under the Trump Administration border policy that has held thousands of kids during the past three years.
ENDORSEMENT: Cory Briggs for San Diego City Attorney
We believe Cory Briggs will fight for the public, defend taxpayers, and provide clear-eyed advice to the members of the City Council BEFORE they make decisions that could end up costing even more in the long run.
San Diego Resumes Parking Enforcement and Tickets
City parking enforcement officers and police officers will again issue citations for expired meters, unlawful commercial zone use, overtime parking in white and green zones, and other parking restrictions on City streets.
ENDORSEMENT: Barbara Bry for Mayor of San Diego
Honest, Experienced, & Focused. In this election, we believe Barbara Bry will better lead our city into a brighter and more prosperous future for all San Diegans.
Proposed Truck Road Lane to Reduce Traffic Near Port
A dedicated traffic lane for commercial trucks moving to and from the port would help reduce traffic through communities close to the waterfront, including Barrio Logan, Logan Heights, and the East Village.
Mayor’s Office Denial Over 101 Ash St Deal Raises More Questions
A spokesperson for Mayor Faulconer offers denial of allegations over Mayor’s role in 101 Ash St. building, but the statement leads to more questions.
SDSU COVID-19 Cases Keep County at Higher Restriction Level
The number of cases at San Diego State University have kept the region from falling off the higher restriction level that mandates some businesses to close and others to limit customers.
[Part 3] Who Actually Approved 101 Ash Deal?
The current San Diego City Attorney and her two immediate predecessors have differing views on who is responsible for the final approval of the 101 Ash St building deal.
Issa Took PPP Loan then Loaned More Money to His Campaign
Former Congressman Darrell Issa took a federal COVID-19 relief loan for one of his businesses then loaned more money to his campaign for Congress.
Familia Camarena Tequila Says ‘Guac On Us’ For National Guacamole Day
The most awarded tequila announces National Guacamole Day will help guac lovers nationwide sidestep that pesky guac add-on fee.
New Law Allows More Adults Convicted of Sex with Minors to Escape Offender Registry [Updated]
A new law signed by Gov Newsom on Friday could allow more adults convicted of sex with a child as young as 14 years old to escape being registered as a sex offender.
[Part 2] Faulconer Wasted $16 Million to Cover for Papa Doug and EVERYONE Went Along
Mayor Kevin Faulconer waste $16 million more in an effort to shield himself from political criticism over “Papa” Doug Manchester, and everyone else went along with the taxpayer boondoggle by agreeing to disguise the purchase of the building as a lease.
September 11th Memorials 19 Years Later
The 19th Anniversary of the terrorist attacks on the United States were commemorated with a moment of silence at Ground Zero, the Pentagon, and an empty field in Pennsylvania where one of the hijacked airliners crashed.
COVID-19 Closes Our Lady of Peace School Again
A girls’ Catholic high school in San Diego closed after just nine days of in-class schooling after two new COVID-19 cases were reported among students.
[Part 1] SD City’s Story on 101 Ash St Deal Is Crumbling Like the Building Itself
Emails from 2016 show City efforts to raise the value of a building by signing a 20-year deal and the former City Attorney focuses attention on current City Attorney Mara Elliott as the final backstop for the now-crumbling deal.
State Extends Eviction Moratorium Through End of January
The Legislature and Governor passed a new law extending an eviction moratorium due to COVID-19 through the end of January to help renters remain in their homes during the pandemic.
PERSPECTIVE: Freedom of Speech and Cancel Culture ‘splained
We should understand, acknowledge, and support social change through activism, not discourage it. We should all be free to use our decisions, personal and financial, in ways that express our beliefs and opinions.
50 Years Ago –Lest We Forget
By Herman Baca: Fifty years later, I can still vividly remember what happened to me personally and politically in Los Angeles on August 29, 1970. At the time, I was 27 years old, today I’m 77.
Customs Makes Border Wait Times Longer on Purpose
The Customs and Border Protections (CBP) has made changes at the border that have increased northbound wait lines in an effort to discourage non-essential travel between the US and Mexico.
Donald Trump’s Sister Calls Him “Evil” and “Cruel”
The President’s older sister was recorded in private conversations where she said her younger brother and Commander-in-Chief is “out for Donald, period”, “Donald is cruel”, and “You can’t trust him”.
Gloria and Bry: Two Different Paths to City Hall
SPECIAL ELECTION COVERAGE: The two candidates competing to be the next mayor of San Diego come from distinctly different backgrounds and from different generations but from the same political party in what is San Diego’s first Democrat-only mayor’s election.
Local Republican Leader Appeared in 1990s Video with Hitler and Nazi Images
The leader of the San Diego Republican Party appeared in a video in the 1990s with pictures of Adolf Hitler and Nazi salutes, but he now refuses to comment on his involvement in the racist video.
Slam Diego! Padres Make History with Grand Slams in 4 Straight Games
The San Diego Padres set a record by hitting a grand slam in four consecutive games, something no team has ever done in the 144 year history of major league baseball.
SD County COVID Daily Deaths Falls Below Warning Level
San Diego County health officials report that the daily death rate in the county has fallen below 100 per 100,000 residents for the second day in a row and could get San Diego removed from the State’s monitoring watch list if the trend continues through Friday.
Biden Makes History with Harris as Running Mate
Former Vice-President Joe Biden made history this week when he announced that California Senator Kamala Harris will be his running mate, making her the first African-American woman and also the first Indian-American on a major party presidential ticket.
Unemployment Rates for Latinos and Blacks Still at Record Highs
New data released on Friday by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) shows that overall unemployment decreased in July, but rates for Latinos and Blacks remain stubbornly higher than that of Asians and especially White workers.
Border Patrol Stop Car on Southbound I-15 and Find Cash
A Volkswagen Touareg that Border Patrol agents thought looked “suspicious” turned out be loaded with nearly a million in cash.
Padres Dazzle Diamondbacks
After only a smattering of games into a 60-game season, the Padres reside in the penthouse of the NL West, and although they are likely just warming the seat for the Dodgers, the view isn’t bad from the top.
GUEST COMMENTARY: The Constitutional Right We Cannot Afford to Waste
By Senator Toni G. Atkins: The Census is the only way for us to determine the true definition of America – whether you live in the largest metropolitan cities or miles down rural routes.
Todd Gloria Says He’s ‘the Son of a Maid and a Gardener’, But Critics Question Accuracy
State Assemblyman and now-candidate for Mayor of San Diego Todd Gloria has consistently told voters that he’s “the son of a maid and a gardener” as a way to demonstrate that he’s not part of the elite political establishment but critics are challenging that narrative.
SD To Allow Tiny Homes on Same Property
The San Diego City Council this week approved a plan to allow homeowners to add tiny homes to their properties to help provide affordable housing for students, seniors, and young residents.
GUEST COMMENTARY: CV’s Decision on Ambulances Questioned
The Chula Vista City Council moved to transition ambulance services to the city’s fire department without significant public input, which could be costly for the city’s more than 270,000 residents.
Take the Cognitive Test “Aced” by President Trump
President Donald Trump again raised the issue of the cognitive test he took in 2018 to help defend attacks by critics that challenge his mental abilities.
TJ Sewage Again Closes Imperial Beach to Swimmers
Sewage spilling into the ocean from the Tijuana River Valley forced the closure of beaches from the border through Imperial Beach on Wednesday.
Latinos Are Largest Group of Californians Admitted to UC Universities
For the first time in history, Latinos are the largest racial group among California students accepted into the prestigious University of California system.
International Students Can Stay During COVID-19 Pandemic
The Trump Administration backtracked on Tuesday and will not seek to end Visas for foreign students at US schools that are offering all classes online due to the coronavirus pandemic.
US Navy Ship Burning at 32nd St Base
A US Navy ship docked at Naval Station San Diego caught on fire on Sunday and sent smoke over areas of San Diego from Barrio Logan to La Mesa.
Museum Exhibitions Put Faces to the Impact of War
Two upcoming exhibitions at the New Americans Museum (the NAM) at Liberty Station look to inspire a greater understanding of the impact of war both on the individual and on our American society.
Supreme Court Rules NY Can Request Trump’s Tax Returns
The US Supreme Court ruled on two cases Thursday both dealing with President Donald Trump’s tax returns, with one decision allowing the disclose of his tax information, but the other denying Congress access to them.
AMLO Finally Meets with Trump
The current presidents of the US and Mexico met for the first time on Wednesday and signed a joint declaration celebrating the newly revised trade agreement between the US, Mexico, and Canada which replaces NAFTA.
New High School Gives Students Real-World Career Experience
A new high school in San Diego is offering students a combination of strong academics and real-world career experience to better prepare them for college and beyond.
3 Million COVID-19 Cases in US in Less Than 5 Months
The total number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the US surpassed three million this week as the rates of cases, hospitalizations, and deaths continue to rise in several states, including in California.
Minorities Provided All US Population Growth
The population of the United States grew during the past ten years only because of high birth rates among minority groups and immigration from foreign countries, according to new data estimates released by the US Census Bureau.
PERSPECTIVE: Bad Apples Cannot Be Tolerated Among Police
Every time the country has confronted a case of police brutality or excessive force by officers, police agencies have responded with the same defense and explanation for the intolerable behavior: it was only a few “bad apples” and not a systemic problem.
SD Residential and Business Evictions Stopped Again Through September
The San Diego City Council voted on Tuesday to extend a citywide hold on evictions that was set to expire on June 30th and will give renters more relief during the COVID-19 pandemic.
ICE Must Release 124 Children Held In Custody
A federal judge has ordered that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) release children being held at three family detention centers by July 17th to help reduce the spread of COVID-19 among those populations.
Court Says Trump Cannot Use Military Money for Border Wall
A federal appeals court ruled Friday that the Trump Administration cannot divert money appropriated by Congress for the military to instead be spent on building a border wall.
PERSPECTIVE: As Protests Rage On, Trump Quietly Appoints 200th Judge
In three and a half years, Donald Trump has now surpassed the total number of federal judges George W. Bush appointed in two full terms.
NASCAR Releases Picture of Noose Found at Racetrack
A picture of the noose found this past weekend in the race car garage area of the only black driver in the highest level of stock car racing has been released after the FBI concluded it was not left as a hate crime.
Killer of SDPD Officer in 1978 is Granted Parole
A convicted murder that gunned down a San Diego Police officer during a 1978 traffic stop was granted parole today despite opposition from San Diego County’s District Attorney and San Diego’s Police Chief.
El Asesino de un Oficial del SDPD en 1978 Obtuvo La Libertad Condicional
Un asesino convicto que mató a tiros a un oficial de policía de San Diego durante una parada de tráfico en 1978, obtuvo hoy la libertad condicional a pesar de la oposición de la fiscalía del condado de San Diego y del jefe de la policía.
CV Home’s Display of Confederate Flags Disturbs Neighbors
A South Bay home flying various flags, including two connected to the Confederacy, has caused some discomfort and complaints among residents of the Chula Vista’s Eastlake area.
Trump Says He Asked To Slow COVID-19 Testing Down
President Trump held his first campaign rally in over 100 days on Saturday and told the crowd that he asked his staff to “slow the testing down” as coronavirus tests revealed more confirmed cases of the deadly virus.
PERSPECTIVE: John Bolton Traded Principles for Profits
Democrats in Congress did everything they could last year to prove that Donald Trump abused the office of President, but they lacked any first-hand witness to corroborate the numerous details provided by diplomats and staffers who drew dots but couldn’t connect them all. Until now.
State Re-Issues Face Mask Requirement
California Governor Gavin Newsom issued an order requiring residents to wear face coverings in public settings where social distancing is not possible or where interacts are prolonged, but with various specific exceptions.
DACA Confirmada Por La Corte Suprema
El tribunal supremo dio otro golpe a la administración del Presidente Trump al decidir que la casa blanca erróneamente puso fin a la acción diferida programa (DACA) el ano pasado.
DACA Upheld by Supreme Court
The Supreme Court on Thursday delivered another blow to the Trump Administration by deciding that the White Hosue wrongfully ended the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program last year.
County Says Latinos Spread COVID-19 by Showing More ‘Affection’
San Diego County Public Health Officer Dr. Wilma Wooten released new statistics showing that Latinos have borne a disproportionate level of COVID-19 infections in the County and she offered some possible reasons for the high number of cases in the community.
Companies Connected to Congressmembers Took Coronavirus Bailout Money
Treasury and SBA refuse to disclose names of companies that received bailout loans, but reports show that firms connected to four Members of Congress received COVID-19 bailout funds they themselves approved.
San Diego Zoo & Safari Park Reopen
The San Diego Zoo and the Safari Park in Escondido re-opened their gates on Tuesday in a soft opening for annual pass members through Thursday before they both open to all visitors on Saturday.
Two Supreme Court Rulings Protect Sanctuary State Law & LGBTQ+ Rights
The United States Supreme Court issued two rulings today that saw conservative Justices side with the four liberal members of the Court in separate cases that defend transsexual employees from discrimination and uphold California’s “sanctuary state” laws.
Coronado HS Parents Defy Health Officials to Celebrate Graduation
Parents and high school seniors in Coronado took it upon themselves to organize a graduation celebration on the beach after their school canceled its planned ceremony due to the COVID-19 restriction still in place.
PERSPECTIVE: It’s Time to Relegate Confederate Symbols to the Past
Venerating the symbols, statues, leaders, and flag of the Confederate States of America has no place in our society now more than 155 years after the end of the war that nearly torn our country apart.
SWC Refinances Old Bonds, Approves $110 Million in New Bonds
Southwestern College is taking advantage of historically low interest rates and will refinance existing bonds as well as issue more debt to continue its facilities improvement plans.
Muralists Now Completing Memorial Piece at Chicano Park
After months of inactivity caused by precautions to curb the spread of the Coronavirus, a group of artists working on a mural honor an immigrant killed at the border has returned to Chicano Park to complete its piece.
PERSPECTIVE: Fox and Right Misinform Public About Police Excessive Force
A concerted effort is afoot among conservative voices to build a misleading counter-narrative to the public protests about racial bias by police: that whites are more likely to be killed by police than people of color.
State Allows Gyms, Bars, Hotels to Reopen June 12th
COVID-19 restrictions will be eased for gyms, camps, and hotels beginning June 12th under new guidelines released by California Governor Gavin Newsom.
PERSPECTIVE: Donald Trump Acts Like a Racist Coward
As protests that raged around the country reached the gates outside the White House yesterday, Donald Trump was rushed to a secure underground bunker to literally and figuratively hide away from the racial tensions that were boiling over on the street of America.
SDPD Bans Dangerous Hold that Killed George Floyd
The San Diego Police Department today announced that it will ban officers from using the restraint hold that killed Geoge Floyd in Minneapolis last week and has led to days of protests and riots across the country.
Chula Vista Church Case Rejected by SCOTUS
A Chula Vista church’s emergency appeal to California Governor Gavin Newsom’s order limiting church services during the COVID-19 pandemic was rejected by the Supreme Court on Friday.
President Trump Used a Saying Heavy With Racial Past
President Trump sent out a Twitter message in response to ongoing protests and rioting in Minneapolis after the death of a black man at the hands of a white police officer that borrowed a term used during similar riots in Miami in 1967.
PERSPECTIVE: What Trump Gets Wrong About Online Free Speech
President Trump signed an Executive Order against social media companies that he say “totally silence conservatives voices”, vowing that “we cannot allow a limited number of online platforms to hand-pick the speech that Americans may access and convey online”.
Police Officer That Killed Black Suspect Is Arrested, Charged With Murder
The Minneapolis Police officer that killed a black suspect while arresting him on Monday has been arrested and charged with murder as protests continue in Minneapolis, as well as in Boston, Massachusetts; Memphis, Tennessee; Columbus, Ohio; Louisville, Kentucky; Denver, Colorado; and Los Angeles.
PERSPECTIVE: 100,000 US COVID-19 Deaths Compared to Other Crises
As we reach 100,000 deaths from the COVID-19 virus, we compare death rates from other causes that show how deadly this pandemic has been in the US.
Restaurants, Hair Salons, and Churches to Reopen In SD
San Diego County health officials have announced that the region can start moving into a broader re-opening during the COVID-19 pandemic, including allowing restaurants, barbers shops and hair salons to open, and churches but with some restrictions.
Local Foundation Awards Over $100K to Local Non-Profits
The Chula Vista Charitable Foundation (CVCF) has awarded $101,203 to six nonprofit organizations to help enhance the quality of life for older adults in Chula Vista.
SDSU and Other CSU Schools Closed for Fall Semester
The entire California State University system will close its campuses for the Fall semester as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to cause disruptions in the normal course of life.
More SD Businesses Allowed to Re-Open But With Restrictions
County of San Diego officials are allowing some businesses to reopen as part of a phased plan to allow some sectors to expand services with some restrictions to combat the spread of the COVID-19 virus.
Every CA Voter Will Receive Mail-In Ballot for November Election
Governor Gavin Newson has ordered all 58 county registrars of voters in California to send absentee ballots to all registered voters to ease concerns about whether it will be safe to vote in person during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Trump Wants to Paint Border Wall Black to Deter Crossings
President Trump is demanding that new sections of the border wall be painted black in a move that could add at least half a billion dollars to the cost of the project.
Military Bans New Recruits that Had COVID-19
Just as states are removing COVID-19 quarantine orders, a new policy by the US Defense Department will permanently bar any person that had the coronavirus from joining the military.
Otay Mesa ICE Inmate Becomes First COVID-19 Death Among Detainees
A man from El Salvador being held at the Otay Mesa Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention facility contracted the COVID-19 virus and died at a local hospital after being on a ventilator for nearly a week.
CA First State to Take COVID-19 Loan from Feds
The US federal government has offered loans to states to help them through the COVID-19 crisis and the State of California is now the first state to access those funds.
PERSPECTIVE: Biden Can Make a Bold Choice for Running Mate
When former Vice-President Joe Biden became the front runner for the Democratic nomination he commuted to selecting a woman as his running mate. By choosing a woman to share the ticket, Biden could help make history if the first woman and first person of color as Vice-President in history is elected with him in November.
Gov. Newsom Says Schools May Re-Open in July
By Alberto Garcia California Governor Gavin Newson said on Tuesday that schools in the state may open in late July or early August, but he added that no formal decision has yet been made. The…
Only 1.5% of San Diego County Population Tested for COVID-19
San Diego County health officials yesterday released updated statistics that show only 1.5% of the County’s population has been tested for the COVID-19 virus, totaling 50,271 tests and 3,432 confirmed cases.
PERSPECTIVE: Trump’s Autograph on Coronavirus Checks is Only His Latest Socialist Move
Never before has a check from the IRS to taxpayers carried the name of the President of the United States. But then again, never before has the country had a showman television reality star serving as the Commander-in-Chief.
Work on Border Wall Immigration Mural Stopped During COVID-19 Crisis
Scholar Lizbeth De La Cruz Santana led a group of 15 volunteers in pasting up a mural on the border wall in the beachside enclave of Playas de Tijuana which features the faces of immigrants and deportees who arrived in the United States as children and have lived their entire adult lives in the United States.
San Diego COVID-19 Cases Higher in Lower-Income Communities
The County of San Diego now offers an online map of COVID-19 cases by community to track how the virus is impacting local neighborhoods, and the data shows lower-income communities are being hit disproportionately harder.
Large Corporations Took Small Business Relief Loans
The emergency loan program that was targeted to help small businesses retain workers during the COVID-19 crisis tapped out its $349 billion after approving over 1.6 million loans, but some of the loans went to large publicly-held corporations and wealthy institutions like Harvard University.
PERSPECTIVE: Biden’s VP Could Serve 10 Years as President
PERSPECTIVE: Biden’s VP Could Serve 10 Years as President. Former Vice-President Joe Biden will be the Democratic nominee for president now that Bernie Sanders dropped out of the race and endorsed him, along with Elizabeth Warren, Kamala Harris, Amy Klobucher, and even former President Barack Obama.
Immigrants in ICE Detention Centers Risk COVID-19 Infection
Over 33,000 undocumented immigrants remain in the custody of the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) after 72 detainees have tested positive for the COVID-19 virus, including one at the Otay Mesa Detention Center in South San Diego.
Less than 1% of US Population Has Been Tested for COVID19
US Center for Disease Control (CDC) experts confirmed last night than more than 2 million COVID-19 tests have been performed in the US, which means that approximately 99.4 percent of the country has not been tested for the deadly virus.
$30 Million of Drugs Found in Tunnel Under New Border Wall
US federal drug enforcement agents discovered a sophisticated tunnel and seized nearly two tons of drugs that were headed for the US deep under new sections of the border wall built during the Trump Administration.
UPDATED: 1,454 COVID-19 Cases and 31 Deaths in SD County
The number of COVID-19 cases reported by County health officials nearly doubled in seven days, bringing the county totals to 1,454 confirmed cases and 31 deaths after more than 20,000 residents have been tested.
Coronavirus Relief Checks Require Social Security Number So Millions Will Be Left Out
Congress and President Trump just passed the largest government bailout in world history but the over $2 trillion package will exclude millions of residents that do not have Social Security numbers or ITINs for filing tax returns.
Mexican Protesters Stop US Traffic at Arizona Border Crossing
A handful of protesters wearing face masks and holding “STAY AT HOME” signs used their cars to block traffic from entering Mexico at the Nogales port of entry on Wednesday for fear of COVID-19 infections from the US.
Mexico Border Shutdown is Only Stopping Recreational and Tourism Travel
President Donald Trump instituted a limited reduction of non-essential traffic across the US-Mexico border starting on Saturday but it does not affect US citizens or lawful US residents, and allows non-US residents to cross for employment, business, school, medical treatment, visiting family, and governmental work.
Homeless Can Shelter at Downtown’s Golden Hall
The large event hall in downtown where politicians gather on election nights will now house some of San Diego’s most vulnerable homeless population as the City prepared for an anticipated increase in COVID-19 cases.
CA Governor Orders Residents to Stay Home
Governor Newsom ordered a stop to all non-essential travel in the state for the foreseeable future to help stop the spread of the COVI-19 virus which experts now warn could infect up to 56% of the state’s nearly 40 million residents.
Latino and Black Workers Less Likely to Work from Home
A new study released this week by a Washington, D.C. think tank finds that Latino and Black workers are “much less likely” to be able to work from home during the coronavirus crisis.
Ex-Congressman Duncan Hunter Gets 11-Month Prison Sentence
Disgraced former Congressman Duncan D. Hunter was sentenced to 11 months in prison on Tuesday for misusing campaign funds on personal expenses including vacations, video games for his son, private school tuition for his kids, and even an airline ticket for his pet rabbit.
Rocky vs Rocky vs Rocky on the Presidential Ballot Explained
California voters may have been a little confused on Election Day when they saw Roque “Rocky” de la Fuente on ballot for President under three different parties. It was no mistake, and it wasn’t just one man.
Chula Vista Councilman Steve Padilla Tests Positive for Coronavirus
Steve Padilla, a Chula Vista Councilman and Chairman of the California Coastal Commission, announced on Twitter that he has tested positive for the coronavirus.
In Ironic Twist, Mexico Says It May Close Border with US
After more than three years of threats by President Donald Trump to close the US border with Mexico over illegal immigration and narcotics smuggling, now Mexican officials are contemplating restrictions or monitoring of Southbound traffic due to the spread of the coronavirus in the US.
San Diego School Districts Close to Prevent Coronavirus Spread
All school districts in San Diego County will close all schools beginning on Monday in a precaution as the spread of the coronavirus continues and now includes five presumptive cases in San Diego.
UPDATE: San Diego Mayor’s Race (Still) Too Close to Call
By Arturo Castañares Editor-at-Large (Story updated Match 13, 2020 @ 6:58 pm) The race to be the next Mayor of San Diego is still undecided ten days after the election as votes continue to be…
SUNDAY: Chicano Park on Display as Part of Historical Architecture Showcase
By Mario A. Cortez Despite being a National Historic Landmark in the heart of the City, many San Diegans still don’t know Chicano Park. But this weekend, anyone unacquainted with the park or wanting to…
UPDATE: Super Tuesday Election Results
By Arturo Castañares Editor-at-Large (Story updated March 8, 2020 @ 5:01 pm) Super Tuesday brought many national and local races into more clear focus and gave some candidates huge boosts while clearing the field of…
SATURDAY: Event to Celebrate El Batallón de San Patricio
A celebration in Barrio Logan of food, craft beer, live music, live art, and live history will honor the history of the ‘Batallón de San Patricio’ Irish soldiers that fought alongside Mexican troops in the Mexican-American War.
Moderate Dems Endorse Biden Before Super Tuesday
The Democratic political establishment has begun to jump on the growing bandwagon of former Vice-President Joe Biden on the eve of the biggest day in the primary elections season.
Pete Buttigieg Drops Out of Presidential Race
Presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg was scheduled to hold a rally at San Ysidro High School on Monday, January 2, but, instead, announced he will be suspending his campaign on Sunday.
Federal Court Stops Trump’s ‘Remain in Mexico’ Policy for Asylum Seekers
The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals has stopped President Trump’s policy of sending asylum-seeking migrants back to Mexico while they wait for their asylum applications to be reviewed.
America’s Break with Other Countries Can Be a Problem During Crises
Arturo Castanares Editor-at-Large Putting America first has been the mantra during Donald Trump’s presidency where he’s engaged in trade wars, naming calling, military assassinations, and close to all-out war with other countries. Trump has criticized…
Supreme Court Dismisses Lawsuit Against Border Patrol Agent
The Supreme Court ruled that the parents of a Mexican boy shot to death from across the by a US Border Patrol agent cannot sue for wrongful death.
Chula Vista Has Worst Traffic Commute in San Diego County
A new report shows that Chula Vista commutes rank among the top 20 worst in the US.
El Bernie Sanders Reminds Latinos of AMLO
Few political pundits expected Bernie Sanders to do so well among Latinos in last week’s Nevada caucuses where the Vermont Senator garnered 54% of the Latino vote that helped propel him comfortably into first place in the Silver State.
Workers Affected by AB 5 Confront Assemblymember Gonzalez-Fletcher
A group of San Diegans affected by California’s Assembly Bill 5 arrived at an Elizabeth Warren campaign event in Barrio Logan where the bill’s author, State Assemblymember Lorena Gonzalez-Fletcher (D-San Diego), was to speak before a stump speech by Obama-era HUD secretary Julian Castro.
Group of CA Latino Leaders Endorses Bernie Sanders
A meeting of nearly 100 Latino community leaders and activists in Los Angeles last week led to a historic endorsement of Bernie Sanders for President just two weeks before the California primary election.
375,000 Undocumented Immigrants Released by Border Patrol Last Year
By Alberto Garcia New statistics released by US Customs & Border Protection show that most immigrants arrested entering the US as family units were released from Border Patrol stations and not deported. Of the 473,682…
La Bodega Finds New Home After Being Pushed Out by Rent Hike
La Bodega Gallery in Barrio Logan will live on in the neighborhood inside a former heavy machinery workshop on the corner of National and Sicard, known as The National 92113.
Asylum Seekers Killed, Raped, Tortured After Return to El Salvador
By Sandra G. Leon A new report documents that over 200 people that were refused asylum in the United States were murdered, raped, or tortured after they returned to their native El Salvador. Human Rights…
New Trade Deal with Mexico Included $300M for Tijuana River Valley
The recently signed international trade agreement between the US, Mexico, and Canada included funding to help address raw sewage spilling into San Diego’s waters from Mexico.
Encontraron el túnel más extenso y sofisticado en la frontera
Autoridades federales revelaron esta semana en San Diego información sobre el que sería el túnel de más largo jamás encontrado en la frontera, que se extiende a más de tres cuartos de milla de un pequeño edificio industrial en Tijuana, hacia el sur del condado.
SDSU Mission Valley Plan Approved by State System
San Diego State University’s proposal to buy SDCCU Stadium from the City for a new stadium, student housing, and commercial development was approved this week by the California State University system’s Board of Trustees.
El muro de Trump parece no resistir el viento
Por Aldo García Una parte el muro que se construye en Calexico, California, se inclinó y estuvo a punto de caer al lado mexicano de la frontera, cuando fue sujeto con cables de acero y…
Five Latino/a Candidates Run to Replace Sup. Cox
By Sandra G. Leon (Updated February 1, 2020) Long-time local elected official Greg Cox is now serving his last year in office on the San Diego County Board of Supervisors, and five candidates are campaigning…
County School Chief Failed to Report Free Dinners
The San Diego County Board of Education’s Superintendent failed to report expensive dinners he received from lawyers that worked for the county district at the time, and he now denies the dinners ever happened.
Cierre de asilo Podría Aumentar Cruces Indocumentados
El cierre de oportunidades de solicitar asilo desde podría forzar a algunos migrantes a tratar de internarse de manera indocumentada a Estados Unidos
State Audit Revised for Lack of Evidence
A recent state audit report that made allegations of illegal campaign contributions and corruption has been revised after it was revealed its conclusions were based solely on unsubstantiated rumors.
La Prensa Sues City of San Diego Over Documents
La Prensa asked for all documents related to the Police Department’s use of ARJIS services, as well as the agreements involved in securing the use of the system. After more than two weeks, La Prensa did not receive any response from the SDPD or the City. We hope the court action will compel the release of the documents as provided by state and federal laws.
Southwestern College Cuts Ribbon on New Math and Science Building
“The curriculum taught here will prepare our students for the future and to perform highly at four-year colleges”
Manifestación en City Heights Exige Ordenanza de Control de Renta
Residentes y activistas por los derechos de inquilinos se reunieron para traer atención a los rápidos aumentos a los precios de renta en comunidades marginadas.
City Heights Demonstration Calls for Rent Control Ordinance
Local residents and tenants rights activists gathered in City Heights to bring attention to the issue of quickly rising rent prices and to call on City Council to take action on a rent control ordinance which would cap yearly increases to 2%.
Fandango Fronterizo Once Again Brings People Together Across Border
“We know (the wall) is there… but we have our own elegant way of ignoring it, of hosting our fandango and celebration, showing the wall that it does not matter to us”
El Fandango Fronterizo Reunió Nuevamente a Docenas de Músicos
“Sabemos que (el muro) está ahí, pero tenemos nuestra forma elegante de ignorarlo”
Trump Amaga a México por Flujo de Migrantes Centroamericanos
El presidente de los Estados Unidos Donald Trump amagó con decretar aumentos de aranceles graduales a bienes y servicios provenientes de México a partir del 10 de junio si el gobierno mexicano falla en detener el flujo de migrantes centroamericanos hacia la frontera que comparten estos dos países
Mexican Families Also Force to Flee from Violence and Seek Asylum
Even though the violence that Mexican families flee from is no different than the one that forces Central American families to leave their homes, Mexican families have less success in having their asylum petitions granted.
Pleno del Congreso Delibera Otorgar Ciudadanía Estadunidense a los Dreamers
El pleno del congreso puede deliberar desde esta semana una propuesta que ya aprobó el comité judicial para dar acceso a la ciudadanía estadunidense a unos 800,000 beneficiarios del programa DACA.
Muertes de Menores Migrantes Reflejan Condiciones de Detención Inhumanas
El pasado lunes 20 de mayo murió Carlos Hernández, joven guatemalteco de 16 años, en un centro de detención para migrantes en Texas. Con esto suman cinco los decesos de menores después de haber sido detenidos en la frontera entre Estados Unidos y México desde diciembre.
Journalists Targeted in Migrant Smuggling Investigations
The Mexican Government purportedly aided U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) in collecting a file on journalists, attorneys and activists suspected of helping migrants cross the border illegally last year.
Diseñan Nueva Visión de Compasión y Encuentro para la Frontera que Influya en Candidatos a la Presidencia
La Coalición de Comunidades Fronterizas inició un proyecto para conformar “una nueva visión para la frontera en el Siglo XXI”, para que los actuales candidatos a la presidencia estadunidense entiendan quienes son y cuales son los valores de los más de 15 millones de residentes en el área.
Investigaron a Periodistas como Posibles Asistentes en Cruces no Autorizados de Migrantes
El gobierno de México habría ayudado a la oficina de Aduanas y Protección Fronteriza (CBP, por sus siglas en inglés) a elaborar un archivo de periodistas, abogados y activistas que presuntamente habrían ayudado a migrantes a cruzar la frontera el año pasado.
State Audit Criticized For Using Rumors as Allegations
An extraordinary audit report analyzing the San Ysidro School District’s financial mismanagement released last week by the California Fiscal Crisis and Management Assistance Team is being criticized for containing several inaccurate claims and allegations.
California Governor Unveils Budget with Provisions for a Potential Recession
With a “better safe than sorry” lens, California Governor Gavin Newsom released a proposed $213.5 billion spending plan that includes preparation for a new economic downturn which could result in a $70-billion, three-year hit in revenues.
Tratan de Doblegar a los Migrantes con Larga Espera sin Pasar de México
“Yo quisiera regresarme para ayudar a mi esposa y mis hijos, porque fíjese que con dos meses de camino y luego esperar tres meses, y a la mejor de todos modos nos van a deportar y para eso es tiempo que uno no puede trabajar”.
Asylum Fees Proposed by Trump Completely Unaffordable for Asylum Seekers
“If it is true that we are going to be charged a fee in order to request asylum, I don’t think anyone will have the money to pay it.”
Casi Imposible Pagar Trámites de Asilo Propuestos por Trump para Quienes Buscan Asilo en Estados Unidos
El presidente Donald Trump propone que desde finales de julio su administración cobre a los migrantes que soliciten asilo una tarifa no especificada por los trámites.
California Inhabilitará a Trump como Candidato si Esconde Sus Reportes de Impuestos
California y otros tres estados aprobaron leyes que prohibirían al presidente Donald Trump incluirse en boletas electorales a menos que cumpla antes con el requisito de publicar los reportes de sus impuestos de los últimos años.
Ataque de Odio Une a Comunidades en San Diego
En San Diego se han solidarizado con la comunidad judía los musulmanes, cristianos, universalistas y budistas, entre otros.
Dreamer Resource Center Opens at Southwestern College
The new Dreamer Center will be offering outreach, workshops, financial aid, meeting rooms, and legal assistance.
Crimen Organizado Suma Millones por Flujo de Centroamericanos
Las organizaciones criminales trasnacionales cobran a los migrantes una especie de impuesto por permitirles pasar o entrar a territorios a lo largo de su camino a Estados Unidos.
Federal Court Upholds Sanctuary State Laws
The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals on Thursday upheld California’s so-called “Sanctuary” law that allows the State and cities to limit their cooperation with federal immigration agencies.
Pew Research: Center Racial Relations Worsen Under Current Administration
By Manuel Ocaño Mrs. Adela says her daughter felt hurt when some of her classmates started mocking her by chanting that President Trump is going to build that wall. “Why would they do that? My…
Empeoran las Diferencias Raciales Bajo la Presidencia Actual
Más de la mitad de todos los estadunidenses consultados (el 56 por ciento) opina que, durante la presidencia de Trump, la división étnica y la confrontación han aumentado.
Judge Blocks Program that Returned Central American Asylum Seekers to Tijuana
This Monday, a federal judge in California temporarily blocked the Trump Administration’s policy of returning Central American asylum seekers to Tijuana and Mexicali as they wait for their court hearings. He also ordered for those immigrants who have already had their initial court date to be immediately returned to the United States.
UCSD Lanza Centro de Investigaciones Sobre Migración en Tiempo Real
En la Universidad de California en San Diego (UCSD) entró en operaciones esta semana un centro de investigaciones en tiempo real sobre temas de migración que busca auxiliar a periodistas, académicos y funcionarios con responsabilidad de decidir políticas públicas.
Enfrenta Presidente Demandas Colectivas de 20 estados y de Organizaciones
“Venimos a los tribunales para detener un intento desesperado del presidente Trump de financiar su muro fronterizo con una falsa emergencia nacional y con el dinero de los contribuyentes”
Realiza Consulado de México en San Diego Foro Consultivo
Apegándose al decálogo de apoyo a los mexicanos en el exterior que presentó el canciller mexicano Marcelo Ebrard esta semana, el Consulado General de México en San Diego realizó un foro consultivo como parte de una serie con la que se busca acercar a los ciudadanos mexicanos en el extranjero al Plan Nacional de Desarrollo de la actual presidencia.
México Presenta Decálogo de Apoyo a Connacionales en el Extranjero
Por Manuel Ocaño El canciller mexicano Marcelo Ebrard presentó un decálogo de acciones con las que el gobierno de México apoyará desde ahora a los mexicanos en el extranjero. El secretario de Relaciones Exteriores dijo…
Organizations Show with Numbers There Is No Crisis at Border
By Manuel Ocaño Organizations such as the Southern Border Communities Coalition reject the Trump administration’s version of the humanitarian and national security crisis which warrants a shutdown of the border. Vicki Gaubeca, executive director of…
Dice Trump que Podría Venir a San Diego en el Cierre de Frontera
Por Manuel Ocaño El presidente Donald Trump dijo que esta semana podría venir a San Diego, cuando también advierte que podría cerrar indefinidamente la frontera si el gobierno de México se niega a detener a…
Destaca AMLO Resultados del Plan de Seguridad Nacional
Andrés Manuel López Obrador (AMLO), presidente de Mexico, destacó que el plan de seguridad nacional ha comenzado a reducir la delincuencia y a restaurar confianza en Tijuana.
La ACLU y Otros Grupos Dicen que es Ilegal Enviar a Centroamericanos a Esperar a México
Por Manuel Ocaño Las organizaciones que demandaron al gobierno del presidente Donald Trump por enviar a centroamericanos a Tijuana y otras ciudades fronterizas dijeron en la corte federal que ese programa es ilegal y que…
Detuvieron a Niña Estadunidense de 9 Años por 32 Horas en San Ysidro
Una niña estadunidense de nueve años de edad que vive en Tijuana, pero estudia en San Diego, fue detenida durante 30 horas e interrogada dentro de la garita de San Ysidro porque según las autoridades fue inconsistente al responder preguntas de oficiales fronterizos.
Identifican a Tijuana como la Ciudad más Violenta del Mundo; Alcalde lo Niega
El Consejo Ciudadano para la Seguridad Pública de México divulgó resultados de un estudio que identifica a la ciudad de Tijuana como la ciudad más violenta en todo el mundo.
Al Cancelar la Pena de Muerte en California, se Salvan También 40 Mexicanos
Gavin Newsom, gobernador de California, canceló esta semana la pena capital en dicho territorio, con lo que 40 presos mexicanos condenados a muerte, de ellos varios bajacalifornianos, se salvaron de una eventual ejecución.
Comienzan a Llegar Migrantes de la Tercera Caravana
El primer grupo de 33 migrantes, incluidos 13 niños, de la tercera caravana ya comenzó a llegar a Tijuana y, según organizaciones no gubernamentales y fuentes oficiales, podría tratarse de hasta 13,000 personas aunque no todas ellas vengan a la frontera de San Diego.
Reporta la Patrulla Fronteriza Incremento de Ingreso con Vehículo, Accidentes
Persecuciones que terminan en accidentes, uno de ellos fatal, y uso de pickups para derribar la barda metálica fronteriza son parte de un aumento en uso de vehículos para ingresar sin permiso al país, según la Patrulla Fronteriza en San Diego.
El Efecto de la Información Falsa Sobre la Caravana Migrante en Tijuana
Las empresas de redes sociales deben hacer mucho más para garantizar que sus plataformas no se utilicen para difundir información errónea y organizar actividades de odio.
Llueven Demandas Contra la Declaración de Emergencia del Presidente
“Nos veremos en las cortes”.
Nancy Maldonado: Nuevo Liderazgo
Sumándose a Chicano Federation en 2017 como directora de programas, el talento y liderazgo de Nancy Maldonado fue percibido brevemente dentro de la organización, llevándola a ser promovida a directora de operaciones en 2018 y luego a CEO de esta organización este mes de enero.
Estados Unidos Acelerará Reemplazo de Muro Fronterizo en San Diego
Por Manuel Ocaño En gobierno de Estados Unidos anunció que acelerará sin limitarse por leyes ambientales el reemplazo de muro en la frontera de San Diego con Tijuana. La secretaria Kirstjen Nielsen, informó que el…
Respondió Procurador de CA al Informe de Gobierno de Trump
El procurador general de California Xavier Becerra, hijo de inmigrantes mexicanos, respondió con una serie de cuestionamientos al segundo informe de gobierno del presidente Donald Trump.
Juan Barraza: Life After Deportation
After living in San Diego county for 27 years, Juan Barraza, now deported, has faced tough times. Just this past Saturday, rain flooded the five-square-foot tent he’s been living in at a Tijuana public park.
Cómo Vive un Joven en Tijuana Tras ser Deportado de San Diego
Después de vivir 27 años en el condado de San Diego, Juan Barraza, como deportado, ha tenido que enfrentar situaciones como la del pasado sábado, cuando la lluvia inundó la tienda de campaña de cinco pies cuadrados en la que vive en una plaza pública en Tijuana.
First Family from Most Recent Migrant Caravan Has Reached San Diego
As the most recent migrant caravan is just getting to Mexico City, one of the families among them rushed ahead for humanitarian reasons and has now crossed into San Diego seeking asylum.
New Human Trafficking Prevention Programs in San Diego Public Schools
A coordinated trio of new programs that aims to bring human trafficking education, prevention, and awareness training into every public school in San Diego County and protect children from exploitation under the umbrella of the newly-established San Diego Trafficking Prevention Collective was recently announced.
La Primera Familia de la Siguiente Caravana Migrante ya Cruzó a San Diego
Una familia de la caravana migrante que apenas llega a la Ciudad de México se adelantó por motivos humanitarios y ya cruzó a solicitar asilo a San Diego.
Border Patrol Deploys New Cameras with Long-Distance Surveillance Capability
The San Diego Sector Border Patrol is now equipped with vehicle-mounted video cameras capable of surveillance up to six miles away, according to information provided by PureTech Systems, the high-tech company that designs the cameras.
Bike Safety Course Coming to City Heights
Local residents interested in learning about bicycle road safety can learn about safer riding practices at a class being offered by the San Diego Bicycle Coalition on Saturday, Feb. 2 starting at 9 a.m. at the Copley-Price YMCA in City Heights.
New Caravan Expected to Leave Honduras Headed for U.S. Border
By Manuel Ocaño Close to 1,500 migrants have departed from Honduras in two separate groups headed for the U.S.-Mexico border – tentatively Tijuana – with the intention of petitioning for asylum in the U.S. The…
Viene una Nueva Caravana de Migrantes Desde Honduras
Cerca de 1,500 migrantes partieron en dos grupos separados desde Honduras con intención de llegar a la frontera, tentativamente a Tijuana, para solicitar asilo en Estados Unidos.
Migrants Still Waiting to Cross Border
On a cold afternoon under a cloudy sky outside el Barretal, the main migrant shelter in southeastern Tijuana, an older couple, Rosalba and her husband Walter stand together watching a group of migrants pick out donated clothes from a dark grey truck with California plates.
Pérdidas Multimillonarias si Hay Cierre de la Frontera
“Estaríamos hablando de un verdadero desastre”
New Congress Most Diverse in History
Newly-elected members of Congress sworn in on Thursday included the most diverse demographics in history.
Reciben el Año con Gases Lacrimógenos Contra Migrantes en la Frontera
En la madrugada de este primero de enero, agentes de la patrulla fronteriza arrojaron por lo menos ocho granadas de gases lacrimógenos a familias y migrantes que intentaban cruzar a Imperial Beach, sin que se reportaran heridos.
Honduran Mother Whose Picture Went Viral is Finally Free in San Diego
María Meza, the woman in the viral picture of a mother running with two of her children from tear gas launched by Border Patrol into Tijuana, has finally been conditionally released in San Diego with all four of her minor children.
Madre Hondureña cuya Foto se Volvió Viral Está Finalmente Libre en San Diego
La madre hondureña cuya fotografía se volvió viral al huir con dos de sus hijas de gases lacrimógenos que disparó la patrulla fronteriza hacia Tijuana se encuentra finalmente en libertad condicional en San Diego
Salario Mínimo en San Diego Aumenta a 12 Dólares por Hora
El 1 de enero de 2019, el salario mínimo en la ciudad de San Diego se incrementará de 11.50 a 12 dólares por hora para empleados que laboren por lo menos dos horas de trabajo por semana.
At Least 3,182 Caravan Migrants Have Made it to San Diego
By Manuel Ocaño Most of the images circulating about the immigrant caravan in San Diego thus far have been the thousands of troops deployed, the concertina wire with its razor-sharp blades, and hundreds of border…
Activistas Inmigrantes Celebrarán Posada de Fin de Año
El grupo pro DACA y pro inmigrante celebrará una posada navideña abierta al público el próximo viernes, 21 de diciembre.
Women, People of Color Usher New Political Era in San Diego
It’s a new day for women and people of color in San Diego politics, as newcomers step into elected positions throughout the County.
First-time Council Candidates Beat Elected Politicians
By Alberto García t’s official! The San Diego City Council will have three new members when they are sworn in on Monday, December 10. The three candidates, all women, also share another thing in common;…
Impiden a Madres Migrantes Iniciar Huelga de Hambre para Pedir Asilo
La plática sobre la huelga de hambre inició entre migrantes el martes. Para el jueves en la mañana algunos de ellos hablaron con la prensa y estaban dispuestos a comenzar un ayuno en que los migrantes se fueran rotando.
New Survey Shows Latinos More Worried Under Trump
By Marielena Castellanos A recent survey from the Pew Research Center finds more Latinos are feeling troubled about their place in America under President Trump. The nonpartisan survey finds 49 percent now feel worried as…
Desde El Salvador Hasta Tijuana
El sonido de los pasos de Fátima Del Carmen Castro sobre el malecón de Playas de Tijuana se pierde entre requintos de conjuntos norteños y las olas que se azotan sobre la costa. Aún después de haber recorrido las geografías de tres países, ella sigue caminando, buscando ganarse la vida dignamente vendiendo brochetas de camarón asado mientras espera su ingreso a Estados Unidos
City Heights Looks Ahead to 2020 Presidential Election
City Heights is home to immigrants and refugees from all over the world, from Central America to East Africa. The City Heights Community Development Corporation states there are over 80,000 residents and there are more than 30 languages and a number of dialects spoken.
Midterm Election Wrap Up
Tuesday’s mid-term election delivered wins and losses to both parties at the national, state, and local levels. Here are a few of the top headlines from the election results as they stand today.
Vivian Moreno: City Council Candidate
After years of serving as an aide to the local councilman, Vivian Moreno is now working to help lead San Diego and hopes to be the first woman elected to the City Council’s Eighth District.
Concluye la Construcción de un Primer Tramo de la Nueva Barda entre México y California
Kirstjen Nielsen, secretaria de Seguridad Nacional, visitó esta semana la zona fronteriza entre Caléxico, California y Mexicali, México para ver completado el primer tramo de dos millas de la que será la nueva barda fronteriza con México.
San Diegans Observe National Day of Protest to Stop Police Brutality
By Marielena Castellanos Family members who have lost loved ones at the hands of police along with a number of community leaders and supporters were out in full force to call attention on police shootings…
Workshop Seeks to Educate Public On How to Vote for Judges
This week, a diverse group of residents, parents, and students filled a large room at Hilltop High School in Chula Vista to learn about the judicial branch of government and how they can approach voting for judges, as part of a workshop to promote civic education and engagement making its way throughout the state entitled Judge the Judges.
San Ysidro Schools Negotiating Settlement Over Former Superintendent’s Harassment
The San Ysidro School District is in settlement negotiations with a female employee that made sexual harassment allegations against former Superintendent Julio Fonseca.
84 People Arrested in ICE Sweeps
A two-week operation by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in San Diego county resulted in the arrest of 84 individuals.
Sweetwater School District Discovers $30 Million Hole in Annual Budget
By Sandra G. Leon South Bay middle and high schools could face budget cuts after the district found it had $30 million less than it expected. The District made the issue public at a monthly…
San Ysidro Schools Suddenly Drop Case Against Convicted Superintendent
By Alberto Garcia The San Ysidro School District abruptly dropped its lawsuit against one of its former superintendents after having spent more than $480,000 in legal fees to try to recover $211,000 the District wrongly…
Opposition to Detention Center at Camp Pendleton Continues
Opposition to plans for a temporary encampment for immigrants without documentation at Camp Pendleton was strong at a community forum in Fallbrook held last Saturday.
Fight for DACA Continues One Year After Trump Moves to End It
“We want to use this day to push this movement so the people at the White House and the rest of Congress knows, we are not afraid, we are here, we are going to continue here.”
Casi 500 Menores Continúan Separados de sus Padres
Ha pasado más de un mes desde que concluyó el plazo otorgado por un juez de San Diego para que el gobierno reunificara a todas las familias que separó en la frontera y, todavía, 497 niños continúan alejados de sus padres, evidencia un reporte presentado ante la corte federal.
Trump’s Campaign Chairman and His Lawyer Convicted on Same Day
Two of Donald Trump’s former advisors were convicted of felonies that could send them each to prison for years.
Immigration Judges Take On the Trump Administration
By Marielena Castellanos Immigration judges are pushing back against the Trump administration to keep independence in the courtroom as the Trump administration continues to crack down on illegal immigration. An unusual step was taken last…
Lease Approved for Chicano Park Museum
For a community that has been historically neglected, the approval of a 20 year lease agreement that will allow for a permanent space for the Chicano Park Museum and Cultural Center represents a long-overdue victory.
Outrage Continues Over Excessive Use of Force by Police
By Marielena Castellanos Under a hot sun last Sunday, a group of protestors marched through the streets of Nestor calling for justice and accountability from the police. The march and a rally that followed were…
Cientos de Familias Migrantes Quedan en Espera de También ser Reunificadas
La administración del presidente Donald Trump había reunido a unos mil 800 niños ya sea con sus padres u otros familiares, mientras que otros 711 deberán esperar dado que fueron catalogados como “no elegibles” para regresar con sus seres queridos dentro del lapso establecido por un juez.
US Government Has Until Next Week to Reunite Thousands of Families
The United States government is working against the clock to comply with a court order stating it must reunite 2,551 immigrant children who were separated from their parents at the border by the deadline set by a San Diego federal court.
Mass Immigration Prosecutions Begin in San Diego with Operation Streamline
Mass group prosecutions are not new and have been taking place in other parts of the U.S Mexico border, but not in California.
State Audit Finds Evidence of Fraud, Misappropriation by San Ysidro Administrators
A formal State audit has found evidence that two administrators at a local school district may have committed fraud and misappropriation of funds.
Hundreds call for ICE to be Abolished And Protest Operation Streamline
Hundreds gathered in Chicano Park this week for a rally and march through downtown San Diego to call for an end to family separations, the abolishment of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, and to cancel the implementation of Operation Streamline.
Federal Judge Orders Family Separations to End
A federal judge ordered immigration authorities to stop the practice of separating children from their parents and gave them 30 days to reunite the thousands of families that have already been separated.
Sen. Harris Visits Detention Center, Rallies Against Family Separation
To kick off a weekend of nationwide demonstrations against the Trump administration’s “zero tolerance” policy, U.S. Sen. Kamala Harris joined immigrant rights supporters to rally against family separations on Friday.
Trump Signs Executive Order Ending Family Separations, Fear and Confusion Remains
After a firestorm of criticism, President Donald Trump signed an executive order to end the policy forcing the separation of children from their parents when entering the United States border without proper documentation.
Delegación de Congresistas Visita San Diego para Abogar por Familias Migrantes
Una delegación de 14 congresistas demócratas, incluyendo su líder Nancy Pelosi, visitó esta semana la región fronteriza para ver de cerca los efectos de las políticas que han separado a miles de familias que han llegado al país en búsqueda de refugio.
New Challenges for Asylum Seekers
A letter signed by nearly 50 immigrants detained inside the CoreCivic facility denounced family separation, arbitrary and prolonged detention, and listed a number of complaints about how they are treated at the center.
Lawsuit to Stop the Separation of Parents and Children Moves On
A judge approved the advancement of a lawsuit filed in San Diego by the American Civil Liberties Union this week challenging the Trump administration’s policy to separate parents from their children who are caught trying to enter the United States.
Villaraigosa Reiterates Support for Families During San Diego Address
Gubernatorial candidate Antonio Villaraigosa expressed once again support for immigrant and refugee families living in the United States during a campaign stop in San Diego.
Proposed Bill Would Increase Oversight of Immigration Detention Facilities
A bill that would increase the oversight of Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention centers as well as establish that no federal funds be used for the construction or expansion of immigration detention facilities was introduced on Tuesday, May 15.
Zero Tolerance for Illegal Border Crossings
Session’s visit comes a week after hundreds of immigrants, part of an annual Immigrant Caravan, arrived at the U.S. border in Tijuana to seek asylum in the United States.
US Begins Processing Migrant Caravan’s Asylum Petitions
The migrant caravan that caught the attention of the White House arrived at the Mexican border this week with hopes that their individual cases would be heard and they could be granted political asylum in the United States.
US Senate Candidate Speaks Out Against County Supervisors Siding With Trump Administration
California U.S. Senate candidate Kevin de Leon made a stop in San Diego as part of his statewide campaign tour.
County Votes to Support Trump Administration’s Lawsuit Against California
By Andrea Lopez-Villafaña – On Tuesday, April 17, the San Diego County Board of Supervisors announced a vote of 3-1 to support the Trump’s Administration’s lawsuit against three California laws, sparking different reactions from organizations for and against the decision.
San Diego County to Consider Joining Lawsuit Against California Over ‘Sanctuary State’ Law
San Diego County could join in the federal government’s lawsuit against California’s ‘Sanctuary State’ laws, much to the displeasure of local advocacy organizations.
Local Church to Offer Sanctuary for Immigrants Facing Deportation
First Unitarian Universalist Church in Hillcrest held a press conference at its campus to announce its decision to become a sanctuary congregation for immigrants who are at risk of being deported from the United States
Federal Lawsuits Filed Against Presidential Administration Over Census Citizenship Question
Elected officials across the United States have expressed their opposition to the plan to include an inquiry into the citizenship of participants in the 2020 Census.
City’s Truck Resolution Insufficient Residents Say
Over a decade since the City of San Diego approved a resolution to reduce the number of five-ton trucks that drive through the community of Barrio Logan, residents and activists believe it has done little to solve the problem.
Trump Makes San Diego Trip in First Presidential Tour of California
In his first visit to California since he became president on Jan. 20, 2017, Trump arrived on Air Force One at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar at approximately at 11:30 a.m.
DACA Activists Demand Permanent Dream Act Agreement on Legislative Deadline
“Dreamers” spoke at City College to urge lawmakers to pass a Dream Act without any concessions attached as soon as possible.
City Council Seeks Explanation for Spending on Protection of Border Wall Prototypes
The San Diego City Council will seek an explanation from law enforcement officials on why thousands of dollars from public funds were invested into the protection of the construction zone of the border wall prototypes.
Community Forum Provides Platform to Improve Harbor Drive
The event drew residents and workers who use Harbor Drive daily and they identified congested truck routes and modifications that need to be made to improve the use of the popular corridor.
Community Members Take Action After Racist Cartoon was Published
The action being undertaken by BLCI members comes after the student newspaper at La Jolla High School, on Jan. 23, published a cartoon featuring characters with greatly-exaggerated ethnic traits wearing sweatshirts bearing messages related to racial tropes.
DACA Recipients Demand Permanent Status Solution from Border Wall
The group of about 50 people gathered at the entrance of Border Field State Park and walked down to the southern edge of the park, which is flanked by Tijuana’s Playas neighborhood on the other side.
‘Dreamers’ Present Response to Trump’s State of the Union
By Andrea Lopez-Villafaña | The group of Dreamers presented their response to President Trump’s State of the Union speech on Wednesday, Jan. 31, in front of the USCIS Enforcement and Removal Operations Field Office in Downtown, San Diego.
ICE to Track Licence Plates Through Surveillance Technology
Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has obtained access to a nationwide license plate recognition database in a move raising concerns over privacy
White House Releases Framework on Immigration Policies
On Thursday, Jan. 25, the White House released a tentative framework, which would provide Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals recipients a path to citizenship, so long as there is funding for the controversial border wall.
Bond Ratings Lowered for San Ysidro School District
The lower rating means future bonds the District issues will require it to pay higher interest rates, translating to higher payments for taxpayers in the District for decades to come.
Injunction Blocks Trump’s Decision to End DACA
U.S. District Judge William Alsup of San Francisco wrote that the administration needs to “maintain the DACA program on a nationwide basis” and allow DACA enrollees to renew their DACA status with some exceptions.
‘Dreamers’ Begin the Year with no Dream Act
Exactly four months after the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program was rescinded, those who benefited from the Obama-era program, known as Dreamers, continue to face uncertainty about their future in the country.
San Diegans Hold A Vigil for Jailed ‘Dreamers’
On Monday, several San Diegans gathered in front of the Westfield Horton Plaza shopping mall to hold a vigil for the seven “Dreamers” and one ally that were arrested while protesting on Capitol Hill on Dec. 15.
Barrio Logan Residents Frustrated at Outdated Community Plan
This screening tool identifies communities in California that are “disportionately burdened by multiple sources of pollution” and has shown Barrio Logan is among those disadvantaged communities.
‘Dreamers’ Impact in Economy Reviewed
The Center for U.S.-Mexican Studies at UC San Diego hosted the event, “Challenges for Dreamers in Trump’s America,” on Monday, Dec. 4, which consisted of presentations by immigration experts and DACA recipients themselves.
Parent Institute for Quality Education Celebrates its 30th Anniversary
By Mario A. Cortez What started out as two community leaders tackling low academic performance at Sherman Elementary here in San Diego has evolved into a statewide program that has fostered student success and engaged…
United States Government Putting an End to Protection for Haitians
Nearly 60,000 Haitian immigrants living and working in the United States are living with uncertainty once again after the federal government granted them 18 months to leave the country by ending their Temporary Protected Status.
City Council Approves Funding for Temporary Homeless Shelters
The approved $6.5 million will be used to operate three large tented structures, which are to be located in Barrio Logan, East Village, and on Sports Arena Boulevard, and will accommodate 700 homeless individuals and their families.
El Cajon Residents to a Take Stand for the Homeless
The food-sharing ban is the city’s most recent response to addressing the hepatitis A outbreak in the city, and prior to the ban, the city installed hand washing stations and began power washing the streets with bleach.
Another San Ysidro Superintendent Resigns After Allegations He Took Illegal Payouts
For the second time in two months, a San Ysidro Superintendent has resigned amid allegations of wrongdoing in a district that has already seen a former Superintendent convicted and sentenced to prison time.
San Ysidro Superintendent Illegally Cashed Out Life Insurance Policy
San Ysidro School District’s former Superintendent cashed out the value of a life insurance policy last year without the approval of the school board.
San Ysidro School District Has Spent $480K Trying to Recover $291K From Ex-Superintendent
San Ysidro School District is still trying to recover more than $291,000 from disgraced former superintendent Manuel Paul, and has racked up far more than that in legal bills trying to make it happen.
Recall Launched Against SY School Board Members
By Eduardo Rueda / Investigative Reporter Two school board members were served with recall notices at Thursday’s meeting of the San Ysidro School District after weeks of complaints being leveled against the District board. “(W)e…
San Diego Supports Victims of Las Vegas Mass Shooting
On the night of Sunday, Oct. 1, a gunman opened fire on concert goers in Las Vegas, ending the lives of 58 individuals and leaving more than 500 injured, in what is now the deadliest mass shooting in modern American history.
Construction Begins for Border Wall Prototypes in San Diego
Construction of the eight prototypes is underway this week in a fenced-off area two miles east of the Otay Mesa border crossing and mere feet from the existing border wall with Mexico.
Outpour of Support Comes After Mexico City Earthquake
The office of the Consulate General of Mexico in San Diego released an update this week regarding the donation process for victims that were affected by the 7.1 magnitude earthquake in Mexico City on Tuesday, Sept. 19.
San Ysidro School Superintendent’s Resignation Payout Criticized
By Eduardo Rueda / Investigative Reporter Legal tensions increased at the San Ysidro School District this week amid a widening scandal that led to the abrupt resignation of Superintendent Julio Fonseca less than two weeks…
Rescinded DACA Program Leaves ‘Dreamers’ with Uncertainty
President Donald Trump rescinded the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, commonly known as DACA, which has allowed nearly 800,000 undocumented individuals to work legally in the country and be protected from deportation.
San Ysidro Schools Superintendent Resigns Amid Harrassment Claim
By Eduardo Rueda – Investigative Reporter San Ysidro School District Superintendent Julio Fonseca resigned abruptly on Friday night after a four-hour closed-door Board meeting. The District’s Board of Trustees had called a special meeting for…
Deported DACA ‘Dreamer’ Not Part of a Change in Policy
The deportation of an undocumented immigrant enrolled in the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) seems to be an isolated case, and not a signal that President Donald Trump has ended the program that has helped over 800,000 people stay in the country.
Confederate Plaque Removed from Horton Plaza Park
The City of San Diego removed a plaque honoring Jefferson Davis, President of the Confederacy, from Horton Plaza Park in downtown San Diego on Wednesday, Aug. 16.
Former Poway Schools Chief Indicted on 4 Felony Counts
By Alberto Garcia John Collins,the former Superintendent of Poway Unified School District, was arraigned in court Thursday on four felony counts stemming from allegations he withdrew vacation and sick pay without the approval of the…
Investigation Reveals SANDAG Staff Tried to Hide Documents
By Alberto Garcia An independent investigation of the county’s regional planning agency has revealed that staffers purposely tried to hide electronic documents and deleted other documents after questions were raised about the agency’s actions before…
SD Adds 3,200 Surveillance Cameras Within New Street Light Program
By Alberto Garcia and Andrea Lopez-Villafana The San Diego City Council last week approved a $30.2 million project that will retrofit 14,000 street lights to LED units, but the program also includes 3,200 surveillance camera…
Hundreds of Asylum Seekers Illegally Turned Away at US Border
By Ana Ceballos After one Honduran woman and her then 17-year-old daughter were “repeatedly raped” by MS-13 gang members, and later threatened with death, they fled their country and headed to the United States —…
SANDAG Misled Voters on 2004 Tax Measure
By Andrew Keatts, Voice of San Diego The San Diego Association of Governments knowingly misled voters in 2004 about how much money it expected to raise from a new sales tax. The deception allowed the…
ICE Arrests of Undocumented Criminals Up Nationwide
By Sandra G. Leon Data from the Department of Homeland Security’s Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) show that arrests of criminal undocumented immigrants are up this year compared to last year, but in some cases,…
City Wants to Turn Motel Into Temp Housing for Low-Level Offenders
By Alberto Garcia A proposal by San Diego Mayor Kevin Faulconer could turn a local South Bay motel into a temporary housing complex for homeless low-level misdemeanor violators. This Wednesday, the City Council’s Public Safety…
Council Sends SoccerCity to 2018 Election
By Ana Gomez Salcido After four and a half hours of public testimony, the San Diego City Council voted unanimously on Monday to put the SoccerCity initiative on the November 2018 general election. Organizers of…
Local Group Stepping Up to Help Homeless
By Mimi Pollack San Diego has become a magnet for homeless people while shelters and government agencies struggle to keep up and provide help. Not only that, there are different kinds of homeless, such as…
Schools, Libraries Offer Free Lunches During Summer
By Andrea Lopez-Villafaña Through a returning partnership with the California Summer Meals Coalition, several San Diego County school districts and city library branches are serving free healthy lunches during the summer for children 18 years…
Hispanic Students Show Highest Obesity Rates
By Sandra G. Leon A study released this week found that childhood obesity rates in Hispanic children are more than twice as high as white students in San Diego County schools, with 23.1 percent of…
Trump’s Budget Seeks to Expand Definition of Sanctuary Cities
By Alberto Garcia The Trump Administration released its proposed federal budget this week and, in addition to billions in cuts to Medicare, includes language to expand the definition of “sanctuary cities” in an attempt to…
Former FBI Director Appointed to Investigate Trump Campaign
By Sandra G. Leon After President Trump fired FBI Director James Comey last week, the Justice Department appointed another former FBI Director to lead the investigation into allegations of Russia’s interference with last year’s presidential…
Border Advocates Push for Port of Entry Improvements
By Andrea Lopez-Villafaña The Smart Border Coalition held a Stakeholders Working Committee meeting on Thursday, May 11, at the San Diego Foundation to discuss their goals to improve the United States and Mexico border. Executive…
Latino Population Growth Spurs Economies in Key States
By Alberto Garcia The birth rate among Latinos is a major factor in economic growth in key states and explains the decline in employment in other states, according to a leading expert. An article published…
Judge Blocks Trump’s Order to Cut Sanctuary Cities’ Funds
By Alberto Garcia A federal judge in Washington State has blocked the Trump Administration from cutting funding to sanctuary cities, dealing another blow to the new president during his first 100 days in office. The…
Pardon Granted to 3 Deported Veterans
By Alexandra Mendoza California Governor Jerry Brown issued pardons to three veterans who had been deported to Mexico, thus opening the door for them to pursue legal action for their eventual return to the U.S….
US Attorney General Outlines New Immigration Enforcement
By Alberto Garcia The new Attorney General visited a stretch of the U.S.-Mexico border in Arizona this week to announce new federal spending on immigration and border enforcement. Attorney General Jeff Sessions visited the border…
Convention Center Expansion Ballot Measure Announced
By Ana Gomez Salcido and Sandra G. Leon an Diego Mayor Kevin Faulconer has asked the City Council to place a proposed hotel room tax increase on the November ballot to fund expansion of the…
Celebrating César Chávez Day
By Sandra G. Leon Friday, March 31st, is César Chávez Day in California, the only state in the country that has made an official state holiday to honor the late civil rights leader. Chávez died…
The District Schools Facing the Most Layoffs Are Overwhelmingly Poor
By Mario Koran, Voice of San Diego Six years ago, as principal of Central Elementary in City Heights, Cindy Marten argued that because poor schools tend to employ the newest teachers, they’re hurt disproportionately by…
Sanctuary Status for State Could Protect Millions from Deportation
By Alberto Garcia A new bill in the California Legislature could extent “sanctuary” status to the entire state to help protect millions of undocumented immigrant adults and children from deportation. Senate Bill 54, authored by…
Taxpayer Watchdog Group Sues San Ysidro Superintendent
By Eduardo Rueda – Investigative Reporter A local taxpayer watchdog group has filed a lawsuit against the San Ysidro School District Superintendent alleging he illegally spent school district money. The local non-profit, San Diegans…
SANDAG Staff Kept Elected Leaders and Public in the Dark
By Alberto Garcia The staff and executive director of San Diego’s regional transportation planning agency failed to disclose to its board of directors and the public that it had discovered fundamental errors in its economic…
San Ysidro School Trustees Disagree on Past Action
By Eduardo Rueda – Investigative Reporter Two current Trustees and one former Trustee of the San Ysidro School District dispute the District’s official position that it properly voted to settle an employee settlement last year….
San Ysidro School Superintendent Hired Girlfriend, Fired Whistleblower
By Eduardo Rueda – Investigative Reporter Last updated February 9, 2017 at 9:15 p.m. The Superintendent of the San Ysidro School District hired a woman he was in a relationship with and later retaliated against an…
LA Chargers Pay City of San Diego $12.5 Million for Breaking Stadium Lease
By Mario A. Cortez After paying relocation fees to the NFL, and having to cover other related moving expenses, the now-LA Chargers organization has now completed an early termination of their Qualcomm Stadium lease by…
El Chapo Extradited to US
By Alberto Garcia Mexico’s most notorious drug cartel leader arrived in New York on Thursday after being extradited to the United States to face charges in federal court. Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman was taken on…
Sweetwater School District Receives $8.5 million in Legal Settlements
By Eduardo Rueda The Sweetwater Union High School District approved two legal settlements at a special board meeting Thursday that will bring the District $8.5 million and end the last remaining lawsuits stemming from a…
Young Immigrants Warned Not to Apply for DACA Under Trump
By Alberto Garcia San Diego immigration activists have launched a campaign to educate young immigrants on their options leading up to the inauguration of Donald Trump as President on January 20. The new campaign, called…
Chargers Appear One Step Closer to Moving to LA
By Sandra G. Leon The San Diego Chargers football team may soon be changing its name after having signed leases for headquarters office space and more than three acres of land for a future training…
SD’s Public Safety Committee Lacks Minority Representation
By Alberto Garcia The San Diego City Council’s appointment of members to sit on the Public Safety committee that oversees the police department did not include any of the minority Councilmembers that represent communities most…
Chief David Bejarano Ends 35-Year Police Career
By Alberto Garcia Law enforcement officials from various agencies, friends, and family members gathered at the Chula Vista Police Department’s headquarters on Thursday to celebrate the career of out-going Police Chief David Bejarano. Bejarano, 59,…
Immigration Advocates Ask Obama to Protect DREAMers
By Sandra G. Leon s Barack Obama’s tenure in office enters its final 60 days, immigration advocates are asking the President to protect undocumented immigrants that could be deported under Donald Trump’s new administration. Democratic…
Xavier Becerra to Become First Latino CA Attorney General
By Alberto Garcia California Governor Jerry Brown has selected Congressman Xavier Becerra to become the State’s new Attorney General, filling the vacancy left after Kamala Harris won her campaign for the United States Senate in…
SD Police Can Now Track Gunshots
By Sandra G. Leon This week the San Diego Police Department announced it has deployed a new system to detect and pinpoint gunshots in four of the City’s most dangerous neighborhoods. The new audio receiver…
Issa Using Scare Tactics to Raise Money While Election Outcome Still Undecided
By Alberto Garcia Republican US Congressman Darrell Issa is asking for contributions to raise money after the election because he claims “liberals are trying to steal the election”, even as votes are still being…
Trump Wins, Pot Legalized, Stadium Blocked
By Alberto Garcia Tuesday’s election delivered a mixed bag of results for San Diegans, Californians, and all Americans as voters seemed to buck the trend predicted by polls. Although polls showed Hillary Clinton leading Donald…
Presidential Election Comes Down to the Wire
By Sandra G. Leon The outcome of the U.S. Presidential election is still unclear heading into the final weekend before Election Day on Tuesday. The most recent national polls show a tight race between former…
CV’s Steve Padilla Continues Habit of Running Up Debts
By Eduardo Rueda – Investigative Reporter Former Chula Vista Mayor Steve Padilla, running for a seat on the Chula Vista City Council, is accused of running his current campaign with over $16,000 in unpaid bills,…
Truck Crashes into Chicano Park, Four Dead
By Sandra G. Leon and Alexandra Mendoza A truck driving on the on-ramp to the Coronado Bridge crashed over the side railing and landed in Chicano Park on Saturday, October 15, killing four people and…
Early Voting Begins
By Alberto Garcia Early voting for the November 8 elections began this past Monday, October 10, with record numbers in what may be a record voter turnout. According to the San Diego Registrar of…
Only 54% of Undocumented Immigrants Apprehended
By Alberto Garcia A leaked report by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) concludes that almost half of all undocumented immigrants evade detention. The report has not officially been released by the DPH, but the…
El Cajon Shooting Sparks Protests
By Alberto Garcia The fatal shooting of an unarmed man by a police officer in El Cajon has drawn national attention and local protests. An El Cajon Police officer shot and killed Alfred Olango on…
$3.2 Billion in Federal Tax Breaks to Sports Stadiums
A new report finds that the U.S. government has lost $3.2 billion in tax revenues since 2000 through public financing of sports stadiums, including Petco Park in San Diego. The finding by the Brookings Institution,…
County Superintendent Resigns, Interim’s Contract Approved
By Alberto Garcia Randy Ward, San Diego County Superintendent of Schools, has resigned his position after having being placed on administrative leave in July. His contract will end on November 15. Ward was suspended with…
Local Binational Delegation Travels to Washington
By Ana Gomez Salcido A binational delegation of San Diego and Baja California business leaders will head to Washington, D.C. this month to meet with legislators and policy officials to advocate for border projects. The…
Trump: No Amnesty, Yes Wall
By Alberto Garcia Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump this week confirmed his position that he does not support any path to citizenship or amnesty for the over 11 million undocumented aliens living in the United…
Port Working to Balance Concerns over Expansion
By Sangra G. Leon A proposal to expand port operations near Barrio Logan has drawn fire from a local environmental group opposed to the plan. A draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR) was released by the…
Former Contractor Runs for Sweetwater School Board
By Alberto Garcia The contractor that helped expose a corrupt “pay-to-play” culture at Sweetwater school district is now a candidate himself for a seat on the Board. Hector Romero, who along with his company HAR…
DA Expected to Testify in Illegal Campaign Contribution Case
By Ana Gomez Salcido San Diego District Attorney Bonnie Dumanis has been subpoenaed to testify at the trial of Mexican businessman Jose Susumo Azano Matsura, who is facing federal charges of illegal contributions into San…
County Appoints Proven Fix-it Man As Interim Schools Superintendent
By Alberto Garcia On Wednesday, the San Diego County Board of Education (SDCOE) voted unanimously to appoint Eddie Velasquez to serve as Interim County Superintendent. Velasquez was among four candidates interviewed by the school board to…
Hillary Clinton Breaks Glass Ceiling
By Sandra G. Leon or the first time in U.S. history, a woman is the nominee of a major political party, breaking the glass ceiling that has kept women from running for President of the…
Trump Delivers Dark Speech To Accept Nomination
By Sandra G. Leon In his acceptance speech Thursday night, Republican nominee Donald J. Trump painted a dark picture of America, and doubled down on his anti-immigration rhetoric that has dominated his campaign. Speaking for…
County Superintendent Put On Administrative Leave
By Eduardo Rueda / Investigative Reporter The San Diego County Board of Education placed long-time County Superintendent Randy Ward on administrative leave as they initiate a forensic audit in the wake of a lawsuit…
Taxpayer Group Sues County Schools Chief
By Eduardo Rueda – Investigative Reporter The California Taxpayers Action Network (CalTAN) has filed a lawsuit against San Diego County Board of Education Superintendent Randy Ward and Assistant Superintendent Lora Duzyk, alleging the schools chief…
Sweetwater Schools To Pay $7.35 Million To Contractor
By Sandra G. Leon Sweetwater Union High School District (SUHSD) has agreed to settle a five-year lawsuit with a contractor that claimed his contracts were wrongfully terminated in retaliation for not giving political contributions to…
DAPA Blocked at Supreme Court
By Estephania Baez The hopes and dreams of millions of undocumented immigrants living in the shadows in the United States have been dashed after a tie among Justices of the Supreme Court of the United…
Sweetwater District To Examine Shady Land Deal
By Ana Gomez Salcido The Sweetwater Union High School District Board approved the assistance of a an outside financial group to examine a property deal made by then-Superintendent Ed Brand in 2005. The School Board…
Sweetwater District To Examine Shady Land Deal
By Ana Gomez Salcido The Sweetwater Union High School District Board approved the assistance of a an outside financial group to examine a property deal made by then-Superintendent Ed Brand in 2005. The School Board…
Teachers Demand Reparations From County Superintendent
By Mario A. Cortez Teachers in the San Ysidro School District are calling for the resignation of San Diego County Board of Education (SDCOE) Superintendent Randy Ward and Assistant Superintendent Lora Duzyk, and asking for…
San Diego Leaders Condemn Excessive SDPD Force
By Mario A. Cortez Community leaders held a press conference this past Tuesday, May 31, condemning the excessive use of force by law enforcement agencies against peaceful protesters demonstrating against Donald Trump’s visit to San…
Grand Jury Scolds Past SY School Leaders
By Eduardo Rueda – Investigative Reporter The San Diego Grand Jury released a report critical of past actions of the San Ysidro School District, citing missing funds, destruction of documents, and an overall lack of…
Mayoral Candidates Present Ideas to Hispanic Groups
By Ana Gomez Salcido On Wednesday night, City of San Diego Mayoral candidates presented their stance on issues in an event organized by local Hispanic groups. The event organized by the Latino American Political Association…
Local Leaders Protest Schools’ Legal Deals
By Mario A. Cortez Education and civil rights leaders from throughout San Diego County showed up at the San Diego County Office of Education (SDCOE) to speak out against a local law firm which has…
Chicano Federation Celebrates Annual Unity Luncheon
By Ana Gomez Salcido The Chicano Federation of San Diego County will celebrate 47 years of community engagement and service today, Friday, May 6 with its annual Unity Luncheon hosted at Downtown’s Wyndham San Diego…
Chicano Federation Celebrates Annual Unity Luncheon
By Ana Gomez Salcido The Chicano Federation of San Diego County celebrated 47 years of community engagement and service today, Friday, May 6 with its annual Unity Luncheon hosted at Downtown’s Wyndham San Diego Bayside….
Chicano Park Celebrates 46 Years
By Ana Gomez Salcido (Photograph by Mario A. Cortez) After a series of struggles in the Barrio Logan community, the proposed construction of a California Highway Patrol station in 1970 was the last straw for…
Awaiting Decision on Obama’s Deferred Action Initiatives
By Alexandra Mendoza The future of nearly five million undocumented immigrants is now in the hands of the Supreme Court. This week, the eight justices heard arguments both for and against the United States v….
Ted Cruz Promete Terminar con la Inmigración de Indocumentados Durante Rally
Por Ana Gómez Salcido La construcción de un muro entre Estados Unidos y México fue uno de los temas hablados durante el rally del Senador de Texas, Ted Cruz, realizado en Mission Valley este lunes….
‘Borrando’ la Frontera en Tres Ciudades
POR Katia Lopez-Hodoyan Ana Teresa Fernández es una gran artista, pero hace poco, también se le acusó de terrorista, aunque su única “arma” fuera la pintura. Sus obras en la valla fronteriza entre San Diego…
Lori Saldaña Calls for Fair Campaign
By Alexandra Mendoza Mayoral candidate Lori Saldaña has accused her opponent, incumbent Kevin Faulconer, of purportedly trying to obtain her personal information, and is once again asking for him to commit to a race free…
San Diego Feels the Bern
By Alexandra Mendoza Campaign events such as the one hosted this week at the San Diego Convention Center are seldom seen. The day was just beginning, and Bernie Sanders supporters were already lining up outside…
The Local Side of the Refugee Crisis
By Katia Lopez-Hodoyan I vividly remember the cold. The weather would drop dramatically without notice. I was constantly shivering, lifting my shoulders towards my ears and looking down at my knees, trying to block the…
UCSD and CETYS Sign Academic Exchange
By Alexandra Mendoza The University of California, San Diego (UCSD) and Baja California’s Technical and Higher Education Center (CETYS University) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) aimed at strengthening academic collaboration on innovation and…
Community Clinics Reveal Partnership
By Mario A. Cortez At a media conference on Tuesday morning, the association of clinics formerly known as the Council of Community Clinics (CCC) unveiled their new branding and image as Health Center Partners (HCP)….
What A Night: Race Overshadows Oscar Night; DiCaprio Strikes Gold; Iñárritu Makes History and the Girl Scouts Make a Run For the Money
By Geneva Gámez-Vallejo As the 88th Academy Awards, one of the most racially controversial in its history, came to an end everyone seems to have agreed on one thing: Leonardo DiCaprio’s big win. After six…
Free College Promise Approved
By Mario A. Cortez As higher education expenses keep climbing across the nation, 200 local community college students will soon catch a break from the high fees. The San Diego Community College District (SDCCD) Board…
Chula Vista Chamber of Commerce Celebrates 89 Years
By Mario A. Cortez The Chula Vista Chamber of Commerce has a lot to look forward to this weekend. Founded in 1927, the local business association will be celebrating its 89th anniversary today, Friday, February…
Increase in Pedestrian Deaths Leads to Call for Safer Streets
By Alexandra Mendoza A regional nonprofit is asking the City of San Diego to take action in response to the 54 deaths, a 17% increase in comparison to the previous year, involving pedestrians and cyclists…
Departamento del Sheriff Probará Cámaras en Uniformes
Por Alexandra Mendoza El Departamento del Alguacil de San Diego inició un programa piloto de tres meses en el que analizarán la viabilidad de que sus oficiales porten cámaras en sus uniformes, una medida que…
SWC Spring Semester Begins
By Mario A. Cortez After seven long weeks of winter break, Southwestern College, South Bay’s higher learning institution, will resume classes when the 2016 Spring semester kicks off on Monday, February 1st. This semester, Southwestern…
SD’s Pension System Fight May Be Unresolved for Years
Majority of media coverage misstates recent ruling By Sandra G. Leon A December 29, 2015 ruling by a state labor board says the City of San Diego acted improperly leading up to the passage…
CV’s McCann Funded Campaign With Debt
INVESTIGATIVE SERIES: PART 1 City Councilman overspent by $55,000 in 2014 election By Eduardo Rueda, Investigative Reporter Chula Vista City Councilman John McCann continues raising money to retire debt from his 2014 campaign. McCann, a…
Sweetwater Schools Settle Lawsuit
District denies fault but admits “improper” behavior By Eduardo Rueda, Investigative Reporter The Sweetwater Union High School District has settled a lawsuit and agreed to turn over documents requested more than 2 years ago. The…
Seven Mile Casino Reopens With Conditions
By Eduardo Rueda, Investigative Reporter Chula Vista’s Seven Mile Casino reopened Tuesday night with a new manager after being shut down on December 9 in an early morning raid by the FBI, IRS, and State…
Cleaning Company Accused of Worker Fraud and Tax Evasion
By Alexandra Mendoza The San Diego County District Attorney’s Office has filed criminal tax evasion and insurance fraud charges against the owners of a company that provides janitorial and housekeeping services to luxury hotels throughout…
Barrio Logan, Before and After
By Estephania Baez Logan Heights, better known as Barrio Logan, is located at the center of the City of San Diego, and is one of the oldest communities in the county, with a history that…
School Lawyers Under Increasing Scrutiny
By Eduardo Rueda, Investigative Reporter A San Diego-based law firm known for representing public entities has come under increased scrutiny for its legal work in various local school districts. The law firm of Stutz, Artiano,…
Balboa Park Hosts 32 International Cottages, but Mexico is not one of them
BY Estephania Baez Balboa Park is one of the most important and emblematic cultural spaces in the United States. With a length of one thousand and two hundred acres, it is also the largest one…
Las redes sociales, la herramienta del nuevo milenio para los negocios Latinos
Por Juliana Rico ¿Cuántos de nosotros dependemos de las redes sociales antes de ir un negocio? ¿Por qué es tan importante para nosotros las opiniones de las personas sobre los productos en las redes sociales?…
Schools Declare State of Emergency
By Eduardo Rueda / Investigative Reporter The San Ysidro School District on Thursday voted unanimously to declare a local state of emergency to deal with issues related to homelessness among over 1,550 of their students….
Teachers Demand Board Member Resign
By Eduardo Rueda Investigative Reporter San Ysidro school teachers delivered petitions at a school board meeting Thursday signed by a vast majority of the District’s 225 teachers demanding that a Board member resign immediately. Board…
School Board Member Amends Financial Forms But More Questions Linger
By Eduardo Rueda: Investigative Reporter A San Ysidro School Board member amended an economic interest form to report her income after a La Prensa San Diego article last week reported she had failed to claim…
Piden Declarar Estado de Emergencia por “El Niño”
Por Alexandra Mendoza El comité ambiental de cabildo ha solicitado a la ciudad de San Diego se declare estado de emergencia y hacer labores de prevención en zonas que se encuentran en riesgo de inundación…
South Bay and East County Leaders Fight San Diego Proposed Water Rates
By Sandra G. Leon No one likes to overpay, and a coalition of leaders are fighting a proposal by the City of San Diego to overcharge the South Bay and East County $7.2 million over…
School Board Member Failed to Disclose Financial Information
By ALBERTO GARCIA A San Ysidro School Board member has failed to disclose her employment and personal income as required by state law. Luciana Corrales, who was first appointed to the board in June 2014…
Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez Makes Historic Run for US Senate
By Alberto Garcia During the past 19 years, Congress Loretta Sanchez has blazed a trail through the halls of the US Capitol as a recognized expert on military and security issues. First elected to Congress…
Commissioners Sign Tijuana River Basin Agreement
By Paco Zavala This past Monday, October 5th, at 6:00 p.m., the International Boundary and Water Commission Minute 320, titled “General Framework for Binational Cooperation on Transboundary Issues in the Tijuana River Basin” was signed…
‘Ugly Betty’ Star Brings Theatre Program To San Ysidro students
BY Augie Bareño Local students will soon be reciting Shakespeare and acting out plays during a new after-school program launching in San Ysidro schools. Tony Plana, actor, writer and director, has been a familiar face…