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San Diego police seek tips, video to help solve Juneteenth shooting death
Witnesses or tipsters with information about Shields-Pullum’s case can leave tips by calling Crime Stoppers at (888) 580-8477 or online at sdcrimestoppers.org. Tipsters can choose to remain anonymous.
Juneteenth festivals face disruptions amid change in DEI policies
Juneteenth was established as a federal holiday in 2021 to recommit to "equity, equality, and justice," but this year the ...
Juneteenth 2025: What to know, including what’s open
The first Juneteenth celebration took place in 1866, one year after Granger’s order. Some referenced the holiday as “Jubilee ...
Community events in San Diego County: From Juneteenth Jubilee to Art in the Village
A sneak peek at upcoming County community events, including street fairs, festivals, concerts, performances, art shows, ...
San Marcos to host inaugural Juneteenth celebration, thanks to a local couple
In June 2022, Lionel and Natalie Saulsberry hosted a Juneteenth celebration in their driveway for friends, neighbors and ...
The symbolism behind traditional Juneteenth foods—from barbecue to hibiscus
Grilled meats, watermelon, and hibiscus are often served on the holiday not only to bring communities together, but to honor ...
Police ask for public’s help solving two-year-old murder
Jonathan Shields-Pullum was shot multiple times on June 17, 2023, around 6:45 p.m. during a celebration at Liberty Station.
Is Juneteenth a holiday? What's open and closed on June 19
Union Maj. Gen. Gordon Granger and his troops arrived at Galveston on June 19, 1865, with news that the war had ended and that the enslaved were now free. That was more than two months after ...