San Diego Documenters

inewsource took home three of the biggest honors and six additional first-place awards at this week’s San Diego Press Club ceremony! We’re honored by the recognition and remain committed to delivering high-quality, high-impact journalism for San Diegans.

Amid national backlash against Flock, Chula Vista may seek closer ties with company. From Audience Engagement Intern Trisha Ganjoo and @DocumentersSD. inewsource.org/2026/08/24/ch…

This week only — TRIPLE YOUR IMPACT! Documenters on Duty is here! 📋 We’re going deep into Balboa Park — documenting deteriorating infrastructure and investigating the cost to preserve this San Diego jewel. Help us raise $15K. Every donation is tripled! donate.inewsource.org/

How city funding may help bring hundreds of affordable homes to Hillcrest, City Heights. From Audience Engagement Intern Trisha Ganjoo and @documenterssd. inewsource.org/2026/07/08/sa…

Imperial Beach approves new mixed-use commercial, housing project near pier. From South Bay reporter @crystalniebla and @DocumentersSD. inewsource.org/2026/06/29/im…

Here’s how public input is shaping Chula Vista’s 5-year plan. From South Bay reporter @crystalniebla and @DocumentersSD. inewsource.org/2026/05/29/ch…

Chula Vista councilmembers criticize Mayor John McCann’s annual speech: ‘Just a political rally.’ From freelance reporter Brisa Karow and @DocumentersSD. inewsource.org/2026/05/02/ch…

These San Diego kids grew up with the sewage crisis. They want more people to know about it. From freelance reporter and San Diego Documenter Brisa Karow. inewsource.org/2026/04/24/sa…

Welcome Lucía Serrano, our new Documenters Program Assistant! She’s excited to build community within the program, surface tips that inform our reporting and help train new Documenters to be civically engaged. Say hi!

San Diego’s second-largest school district faces serious financial trouble. From Education Reporter @Andrea_Briseno_ and @DocumentersSD. inewsource.org/2026/04/13/sw…

Construction set for Imperial Beach affordable housing project for older residents. From community reporting intern Roman Fong and @DocumentersSD. inewsource.org/2026/04/10/im…

Do National City officials want an e-truck charging station? Here’s the latest update. From South Bay reporter @crystalniebla and @documenterssd. inewsource.org/2026/03/30/el…

Join our award-winning team! inewsource is looking for an Executive Assistant to help operate, manage and support our newsroom and philanthropic efforts. Learn more here: docs.google.com/document/d/1…

Most agencies fared well in our review during #SunshineWeek, but we found room for improvement, too. Several cities told us they are working to implement changes, while others have already made updates. Will you help us continue this work?: donate.inewsource.org/?campa…

#SunshineWeek results are in and reporter @ktfutts has the breakdown! ☀️ This reporting wouldn’t be possible without your support. Help us reach 20 new donors by the end of the week: donate.inewsource.org/?campa…

#SunshineWeek starts today! inewsource and @DocumentersSD evaluated how accessible and transparent local governments are across the county. Stay tuned for our findings & which cities are already making changes. Will you help our work continue? donate.inewsource.org/?campa…

Chula Vista’s latest move could finally fill long-empty Albertsons building. From community reporting intern Roman Fong and @DocumentersSD. inewsource.org/2026/03/12/sa…

‘Forever chemicals’ are in Sweetwater Authority’s drinking water. Here’s what to know. From community reporting intern Roman Fong and @DocumentersSD. inewsource.org/2026/03/08/sa…

National City didn’t change its ‘fair share’ fee for developers for 2 decades. Now, it’s triple the charge. From South Bay Reporter @crystalniebla & @DocumentersSD. inewsource.org/2026/02/23/sa…

Over 1,100 people want to move into this 94-unit National City complex. From Audience Engagement Intern Jenna Ramiscal and @DocumentersSD. inewsource.org/2026/02/18/na…