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A new rule for asylum applications adds to the bevy of changes under the Trump administration to the core program for those fleeing persecution in their home countries.

Power couple José E. Feliciano and Kwanza Jones are making MLB history.

Pride season has arrived, and Songwriter Sanctuary San Diego is celebrating on Friday, June 26 with their annual LGBTQ+ Pride edition. For this year’s event, the monthly music series (recently recognized by San Diego Pride with the Spirit of Stonewall Larry T. Baza Arts and Culture award) presents a lineup of local acts from Raspberry Management, a queer-forward artist collective supporting some of the best rising talent in San Diego and beyond. This Nashville-style songwriter’s round will be guest-hosted by Raspberry artist and Songwriter Sanctuary board member Rachel Hall (aka Mariela), featuring stripped-down versions of original music from Saint Misty, The Dimes, and Daddy. Julian Forest will start off the evening at 6 p.m. with an unplugged busking set on the sidewalk stage to accompany Songwriter Sanctuary’s community care initiative called the “Pre Show Pantry Jam," which encourages attendees to arrive a little early with unopened/unexpired donations for the venue’s community fridge, pantry, and closet. Thanks to sponsorship from Ability Central, ASL services will be provided by Deaf Community Services of San Diego for music in the sanctuary. About the Artists Saint Misty is a synth-pop artist whose sticky-sweet hooks wrap around songs that reckon with identity and escape, tracing her journey from radical Christian cult to lesbian icon in the making. The Dimes are a 6-piece nonsense rock band known for their high-energy sets that swing from riot grrrl to queer yearning to absurdism. The Dimes are here to make you feel something. Anything! Daddy is the intoxicating and sparkly indie glitter rock project of vocalist/guitarist Brooke Patterson and bassist Jessica Muchnick—two high school acquaintances turned best friends. (Pantry Jam artist) Julian Forest is a songwriter, lyricist and musician who floats between genres with ease, telling stories laced with imagery and themes of empowerment. Songwriter Sanctuary Pride Edition At a Glance Presented in partnership with Raspberry Management Friday, June 26 | Normal Heights United: 4650 Mansfield St. San Diego, CA 92116 $10 Suggested Donation, no one turned away for lack of funds Pre-Show Pantry Jam 6pm, Doors 6:30 p.m., Featured Music 7 p.m. RSVP/Info and Accommodation Requests For inquiries, media comps, sponsorship opportunities, accommodation information or further info, contact Lindsay White at songwritersanctuarysd@gmail.com or visit songwritersanctuary-sd.com Spirit of Stonewall Awards: In related news, Songwriter Sanctuary San Diego will be honored by San Diego Pride for their work uplifting LGBTQ+ artists on Friday, July 17 at the 2026 Spirit of Stonewall rally. They will also march in the following day’s Pride Parade as an honored guest.

A loss of federal and local funding and grants has led to employee layoffs. But a group of former ICA San Diego employees said there’s another side to the story.

David Venturella's appointment as acting ICE director is the latest in a pattern: Many former employees of the private prison company GEO Group end up working at the federal agency, and vice versa.

Why is a Zulu-language drama taking the world by storm? The Polygamist mixes sex and scandal with a sharp portrait of modern South Africa.

First, following recent allegations made against Cesar Chavez, we’ll tell you how Governor Newsom and some San Diego local leaders reacted to the news. Then, the San Diego City Council passed a resolution defining antisemitism. Also, we’ll tell you about new guidelines set by the Encinitas Arts Commission and the impact they could have. Plus, the story of a local duo who just put out a children’s book centered around Persian New Year.

The change is driven by improved perceptions of China and declining views of the United States.

50 Shades of Gay Takes On The 80s is a high-energy variety show blending stand-up comedy, drag performances, live music, parodies and interactive audience participation to celebrate the pop culture, synth-pop, and neon fashion of the 1980s. Starring Ike Avelli, Tym Moss and Foxxy Jones Audiences are encouraged to dress in 1980s attire, such as shoulder pads and neon! San Diego International Fringe Festival on Facebook / Instagram

A clinical psychologist shares effective strategies to quickly de-escalate stress and anxiety. That includes dunking your head into a bowl of ice water to trigger your mammalian dive reflex.