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You're Invited! Power Shift: Arts and Advocacy from City Heights at the Museum of Contemporary Arts San Diego (MCASD), La Jolla

Hello! We invite you to a special event to connect, celebrate, and be inspired at the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego (MCASD), La Jolla! Join The AjA Project, Mid-City CAN, and the Partnership fo…

1d ago·2 min read·266 words

San Diego Muslim community leaders say mayor ignored them prior to attack

Many in the Muslim community criticized the mayor and police chief's comments in the aftermath of the attack on the Islamic Center. Written by Kate Morrissey, Edited by Lauren J. Mapp As San Diegans m…

6d ago·9 min read·1745 words

“Not In Our Name”

Sean Elo-Rivera began his comments by reading this letter from Muslim communities in San Diego who couldn't attend the budget meeting in person as it conflicted with celebrating Eid al-Adha on May 27,…

May 29·4 min read·720 words

San Diego Muslim community leaders reflect on Islamic Center shooting

We hear from the leaders of two local community organizations about how San Diego's Muslim community is processing last week's events — and where healing begins.

May 26·15 min read·2892 words

San Diego’s Muslim Community Questions Why A Security Guard — Not Local Police — Had To Protect Them

Community members said they're grateful to the three men who jumped into action to help save the nearly 140 schoolchildren at the mosque.

May 21·4 min read·737 words

What we know about the victims of the San Diego mosque shooting

San Diego community mourns the loss of Amin Abdullah, Mansour Kaziha and Nader Awad, who are being remembered as heroes.

May 20·5 min read·971 words

‘He was my protector’: Daughter of security guard at San Diego mosque remembers her dad as her hero

Families of the other two victims, Nadir Awad and Mansour Kaziha, did not speak, but others at the press conference called them brave heroes whose losses are unfathomable.

May 20·7 min read·1317 words

Join Us Today, May 19th at 6:30pm - Interfaith Community Vigil

Dear friends, neighbors, and community members, We invite you to a candlelight vigil to honor and stand in solidarity with our community and the families of our shuhuda. Date: May 19th, 2026 (today)…

May 19·1 min read·179 words

A Massacre Moved Him to Guard a Mosque. He Died in Its Defense.

Amin Abdullah and the two other men killed in the shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego were instrumental in delaying its attackers, the city’s police chief said.

May 19·6 min read·1168 words

Statement from Partnership for New Americans (PANA) in Response to the Attack on the Islamic Center of San Diego

We are heartbroken and terrified for our community following the shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego today which left three community members dead and hundreds traumatized. Our hearts are with…

May 18·2 min read·391 words

San Diego’s AI Battlefield Heats Up

The city is at the forefront of the fight against using big tech to surveill residents. But AI poses new threats.

Apr 8·17 min read·3265 words

Standing Up for Immigrants, Standing Up for Democracy | Evelyn and Walter Haas, Jr. Fund

What This Moment Is Calling on Us to Do — Community organizations are showing us what it means to build community, stand up for each other, link arms across issues, and stand up for democracy

Mar 17·6 min read·1147 words

Mayor Gloria Honors Immigration Attorney Maria Chavez, Other Local Women as ‘Women of Distinction’

In celebration of Women’s History Month, Mayor Todd Gloria named Maria C. Chavez, immigration legal director at Partnership for the Advancement of New Americans (PANA), as this year’s citywide “Woman …

Mar 11·8 min read·1402 words

PANA Membership

PANA welcomes new members who are refugees or immigrants in San Diego ages 14 or over. Members will have the opportunity to learn about important community issues, increase understanding on …

Feb 27·1 min read·80 words

New Trump administration policy puts refugees living in San Diego at risk of detention

A policy memo issued by the Department of Homeland Security last week says refugees who haven’t applied for a green card within one year of arriving in the U.S. can be detained.

Feb 26·4 min read·741 words

‘Supposed to be a safe place’: Parents, state leaders weigh in as home visits from activists rattle child-care providers

State officials have publicized guidance for child care providers on how to respond to and report unwanted visits.

Feb 14·9 min read·1618 words

Sudden rule change shortens the time immigrants have to appeal their cases to 10 days

The Executive Office for Immigration Review published a rule on Friday that would also allow the Board of Immigration Appeals to quickly dismiss most cases. Written by Kate Morrissey, Edited by Maya S…

Feb 10·7 min read·1288 words

YouTuber behind viral Minneapolis day care video turns lens on San Diego

San Diego's Somali community — already plagued by harassment following Nick Shirley's Minneapolis video — braces for more.

Feb 6·8 min read·1404 words