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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.
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Newsletter: ‘Global Village’ aims to build power for immigrants and refugees amid displacement
The 2.2-acre property on University Avenue will become housing, health clinics, child care, a hub for small businesses and more. Hello everyone! Refugees in San Diego have long struggled with displacement due to the region’s high housing costs. In neighborhoods like City Heights — once the primar...
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Anxiety rises in San Diego’s Somali community over TPS revocation
The Trump administration’s move to end Temporary Protected Status for Somalis sparks fear and frustration in City Heights.
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‘You do your work with fear’: San Diego child care providers on edge amid harassment, funding threat
The Trump administration froze $5 billion for social services to California, citing fraud concerns without providing evidence; a federal judge has temporarily halted the freeze.
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These Refugees Are Developing a First-of-Its-Kind Community Land Trust in San Diego
In San Diego's City Heights community, refugees and immigrants are leading an effort to build a community-owned affordable housing and cultural space.
10 Years Of Belonging
Experience PANA's 10 years of belonging in community in this video.
Invitation: Conversation with Hardy Merriman on Countering Democratic Backsliding and Fighting Authoritarianism
Dear friend, Despite the challenges we face, it is people like you and members of our communities who work every day to protect democratic values and ensure that our voices are heard. We invite you to join us for a conversation in partnership with the ACLU San Diego & Imperial
Vote 16 Launch Party
Dear PANA Friends and Family, Our youth are leading a movement that’s reshaping what democracy looks like and they want YOU to be part of it! Join us as we celebrate the Vote 16 Launch Party on Saturday November 8th. A youth-powered movement to expand democracy, uplift youth
Emergency Legal Fund Appeal
PANA normally has a revolving emergency fund of $30,000. We have depleted these resources and need your urgent support to replenish our emergency funds. This morning, our Immigration Legal Director, Maria Chavez shared the story of a confused father who missed his court date and in his absence, was
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How Philanthropy’s Helping Build a Cultural Campus for Refugees in San Diego
Backed by The California Endowment and others, the planned campus will feature affordable housing, a market, a hub for nonprofits and community spaces.
Trump administration bans travel from 19 countries as San Diego prepares for peak tourism season
FOX5 San Diego by: Dominique LaVigne Posted: Jun 5, 2025 / 10:20 PM PDT Trump administration bans travel from 19 countries as San Diego prepares for peak tourism seasonThe Trump administration announced a travel ban against a dozen countries on Wednesday and restrictions on seven others, citing national security concerns
Leaders Call on City Council to Pull Funding from Automated License Plate Readers to Invest in Communities and Restore Trust Through the Budget Process
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE San Diego, CA –June 5, 2025– San Diego Community Leaders do not want Trump's draconian location surveillance technology. We do not trust ICE with this data. We call on our elected officials to protect all of our communities from federal overreach. Labor, immigrant, Black and