San Diego
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San Diego is a cultural, educational, and medical and scientific research center; a major port and naval base; and home of the San Diego Zoo.
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The armed security guard at the San Diego mosque would greet every visitor without fail, responding “Salam wa rahamatullahi wa barakatuh” or “May the peace, mercy, and blessings of Allah be upon you too.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026
Law enforcement in San Diego has been mum about the possibility of charging parents in the Islamic center shooting, but defense attorney Elmira Yousufi raised the possibility to Fox 5, a local news station.
From Salon • May 22, 2026
A physician who grew up in and works in San Diego, Aayeh Fatayerji, tells the BBC she attended the prayer to "stand in solidarity with the community after this despicable act of hate".
From BBC • May 22, 2026
The San Diego Police Department had been dealing with staffing shortages, which emerged as an issue earlier this month amid budget talks.
From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026
Dutchy completes his technical training and aircraft carrier flight deck training, and after he’s been in San Diego for a month, he learns that soon he’ll be shipping out.
From "Orphan Train" by Christina Baker Kline
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