Immigrants Contribute $9 Billion in Taxes to Local Economy, But Still Face Barriers
A new study calls for San Diego to aid immigrants facing barriers to workforce entry,…
San Diego Nonprofit Leads Suit Challenging Trump’s ‘Remain in Mexico’ Refugee Policy
Jewish Family Service of San Diego is leading a federal lawsuit challenging the Trump administration’s…
Opinion: The Plight of Forgotten Older Refugees Sheltering in Tijuana
She was hunched, wrinkled as a raisin, and supported herself on her cane as she…
Refugee Resettlement Getting Continued Backing from County Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors Tuesday unanimously signaled support for continued refugee resettlement in San Diego…
Far From Their Native Iraq, Chaldeans Thrive in Adopted San Diego
Walk down Main Street in El Cajon and you feel like you’re on the set…
Opinion: Inhumane Conditions in Migrant Detention Centers Are Public Health ‘Time Bomb’
In America, we believe everyone deserves a basic standard of care, including the asylum seekers…
San Diego Organizations Assist Migrant Families Forced to Remain in Mexico
The San Diego and Tijuana region is dealing with a well-publicized influx of migrants, many…
New Immigrant Affairs Manager for San Diego Is the Daughter of Immigrants
San Diego Wednesday welcomed its first immigrant affairs manager, who is tasked with overseeing the…
A Refugee Family’s Discomforting American Journey in ‘Noura’ at The Old Globe
“Noura” isn’t a ‘women’s play,’ per se. But it will pierce deep into the soul…
Jewish Family Service Raises Record $1.5 Million at 2019 Gala
Jewish Family Service of San Diego raised a record $1.5 million at its annual Heart and…
Gov. Newsom Thanks San Diego for Aiding Central American Refugees
Gov. Gavin Newsom traveled to San Diego Thursday to thank local political and community leaders…
Asylum Refugee Shelter OK’d by Supervisors: Vote 4-1 to Lease Building
After a lengthy public hearing, county supervisors Tuesday signed off on a plan to temporarily…
Governor Promises Emergency $5 Million to Help Migrants Entering California
Gov. Gavin Newsom’s budget unveiled Thursday includes emergency funding to assist asylum seekers who have…
Opinion: Marriage, Hope and Asylum in The Time of Trump
“Ummm, would you like to get married?” I asked repeatedly in Spanish. I always imagined…