“Nearly 150 community members gathered for a panel discussion at the University of San Diego’s Warren Hall to raise awareness about preventing gun violence. The conference included a film screening of ‘Run, Hide, Fight; Growing Up Under the Gun’ along with a panel discussion on statistics, stories and solutions.
“The discussion was moderated by state Sen. Catherine Blakespear. Panelists included San Diego Police Capt. Bernie Colon, San Diego City Attorney Heather Ferbert, USD Professor Topher McDougal, and film producer and journalist Sarah Youssef. The event was hosted by Blakespear, USD and members of 19 gun-violence prevention groups. A local umbrella coalition, San Diegans for Gun Violence Prevention, was one of the hosts.
“Pictured are Blakespear, center, with representatives from local gun-violence prevention groups.”
From the San Diego Union-Tribune, August 31, 2025.