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President Trump says his administration has entered a sweeping agreement with Venezuela that could give the U.S. access to vast amounts of the South American country's untapped oil reserves, at cost.
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In this episode of Port of Entry, poet and journalist Adolfo Guzman-Lopez reflects on growing up between Tijuana and San Diego and turning those experiences and memories into his book “California Southern: Writing from the Road, 1994–2025.”
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The driverless rideshare company got the final approval to start service in San Diego. -
Associated PressSupervisors voted earlier this week to end license agreements allowing CBP and ICE to train at the facility. Sheriff Kelly Martinez is pushing back on part of the decision. -
Carlos CastilloThe Warner-Carrillo Ranch House has served as a stage coach stop, a trading post and a post office. Nearly 170 years later, its story is still being written. -
Marita Setas FerroFrom trees to breasts and fluffy sea creatures, there's a ton of great visual art to see around San Diego through the end of summer. -
“It kind of makes us feel that we are not doing enough, even though we’re busting our butts every day,” one rancher said. -
The 2026 Ramona Rodeo is celebrating it's 45th year. The iconic western event takes place in downtown Ramona at the Ramona Outdoor Community Center from August 27th to the 29th. Attendees can watch competitions in traditional rodeo events such as barrel racing, team roping, steer wrestling, bareback bronc riding, mutton busting and bull riding.
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Obsessing over your looks should not take up all your energy, says psychologist Diana Hill. If you're struggling with uncomfortable thoughts about your body, ground yourself with these techniques. -
The San Diego Public Library is encouraging people to get or renew a library card during Library Card Sign-Up Month. -
Pulitzer Prize-winning photographer Slava "Sal" Veder died on Saturday, Aug. 22, just 8 days shy of his 100th birthday.
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The district’s board majority wants to spend nearly $3.9 million on stipends for coaches and athletic directors, among other things. Last year, they eliminated all teacher librarian positions, citing a budget deficit and enrollment decline. -
Every two years, participants in the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, or DACA, must renew their status. Approvals from the federal government now take three months on average — up from two weeks in 2025.
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In July, Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrests jumped to a new high for Trump's second term. Plus, e-bike safety concerns have led to stricter rules for kids, but some say the focus should be on road safety. And, we talk about this week's heat wave. -
First, an assembly bill is looking to help trans people forced out of the military. Then, funding is almost out for a program using deep ocean robots to monitor climate change and marine health. Next, as police departments increasingly use drones in their police work, so does the scrutiny around them. And, some weekend events that you and yours can take part in.
