Daylight San Diego

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Daylight San Diego is a new local journalism startup focused on reaching audiences that don’t feel heard by most existing media in San Diego.

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A huge shoutout to everyone who has already joined us and helped us get this far in our campaign. Thank you for believing in this work! 🧡 Visit daylightsandiego.org to see our reporting and become a member today! WIMAGE: Sunset over a bridge and island with an arched progress bar at 66%
To become a Daylight member, visit daylightsandiego.org and head to the Support Our Work page or click the Subscribe button. IMAGE: Beach shore with a screenshot of a website.
You may be wondering, since our journalism is always available for free on our website and social media platforms, what does membership get you? It helps us to continue reporting the stories that matter to you. Plus, you get discounted admission to our events, access to members-only listening sessions and behind-the-scenes looks at our reporting. IMAGE: A pier at the ocean
☀️ We only need 28 more Sunset members to hit our $10k summer goal! Can you help us meet it? 🧡 With picture of a park in the background, progress bar at 66% and "just $3,360 to go!"
This project is being produced with support from the USC Annenberg Center for Health Journalism 2026 California Health Equity Fellowship and an Engagement Grant.
Here’s how to contact Lauren to share your story: 1. Email her at lauren@daylightsandiego.org 2. Schedule a one-on-one chat via Calendly at bit.ly/bmihsandiego 3. Hop into her open, Zoom office hours on Thursdays from noon to 2 p.m. starting on June 18 at bit.ly/bmihofficehours 4. DM her on Instagram at @sdredsoxgirl 5. Follow Daylight on social media or sign up for our newsletter to find out about in-person office hours later this summer.
Daylight San Diego co-founder and journalist @sdredsoxgirl is reporting on Black maternal and infant health in San Diego County, and she wants to hear from community members to better understand their experiences, challenges and the resources that have made a difference. You can choose whether your story is shared publicly in her article, kept private for background research or something in between.
Have you experienced pregnancy, birth, postpartum care, infertility, infant care or health challenges? We want to hear from you! Help inform community-centered reporting on Black maternal and infant health in San Diego County.
Breaking news: “Mega” hearings have begun at the San Diego Immigration Court. More than 100 people are scheduled this morning.
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Thanks for being part of our community — and for helping us grow it.
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San Diego woman says her credit card information was stolen while she was in ICE custody
From Daylight’s extensive coverage of how the federal government is impacting immigrants locally to its features on third spaces and community events, we’re focused on not just keeping you informed, but helping you find community with others who want to feel empowered in making San Diego a better place. Here is some of our favorite reporting from the past year.
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You already know how much local news matters. Our local communities are where we are most empowered and connected. That’s why you follow Daylight to stay informed. Today, we’re asking you to help spread the word.
It’s Local News Day — a national day of action to uplift the local journalism that keeps our communities connected, informed and strong.
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Breaking News: ICE in San Diego has a new policy — detain everyone
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Daylight San Diego logo with stars in corners. Words: Daylight San Diego Community Listening Session March 10, 2025 | 7-8:30 p.m. https://bit.ly/dsdmarch10 Please RSVP via Zoom
Thanks to Ronald, we are now 2% closer to reaching our goal of raising $50,000 by July 1. Image of a fundraiser thermometer with $1,000 marked off of $50,000.
Daylight San Diego is excited to announce we received our first donation of $1,000!
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