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The Trump administration is lowering the threshold to report money transfers to foreign countries. The Treasury Department says the new rule is needed to combat money laundering from Mexican drug cartels. Critics say it violates privacy and civil liberties.

Nearly all white defendants were given the chance at parole. Nearly all Black defendants were not.

Pendry San Diego is hosting a Summer Wellness Soirée this Friday, August 8 — a rooftop beauty and wellness event at The Pool House. The event kicks off with a morning Pilates class led by SALTVAULT, followed by refreshing poolside bites and bubbles. Guests can also enjoy wellness and retail cabanas curated by Spa Pendry including a complimentary post workout cool down with Hyperice, red light recovery with Higher Dose and KNESKO, summer style cabanas with LSPACE, and more. Attendees will enjoy special offers and all-day access at The Pool House and Spa Pendry. Doors open at 9 a.m., and the 50-minute SALTVAULT class will begin at 10:00am. Lite bites and bubbles from The Pool House will be served at 11 a.m. Shopping and wellness cabanas will be open until 2 p.m. Guests are asked to enter the event via The Pool House entrance on Fifth Avenue. This experience is $35 for registered hotel guests and $55 for non-hotel guests, and can be booked online. Pendry San Diego on Facebook / Instagram

This Halloween, The Gondola Company brings back its popular A Haunting in Venice Cruises, running October 26–31 through the quiet canals of the Coronado Cays in San Diego Bay. Inspired by the atmospheric film "A Haunting in Venice," these evening cruises blend the relaxation of a traditional Venetian gondola ride with the mystery and charm of Halloween. Guests are escorted by masked, cloaked gondoliers while soft organ music and haunting melodies create a uniquely eerie ambiance. New for this year, guests can pre-order the dramatic Black Rose Boo-quet ($85) to enhance the mood, and are encouraged to come dressed in costume to fully embrace the theme. Larger groups can book the Haunting Caorlina Cruise, a private gondola seating up to 14 for a floating masquerade experience. Operated by The Gondola Company, this seasonal favorite is one of Southern California’s most unique and atmospheric Halloween events.

The flavors of the deep South and Northern California converge at this West coast BBQ bash at Estancia La Jolla. A nod to the property’s horse ranch heritage, this southern-style feast under the stars features a menu of comfort food favorites washed down with whiskey, bourbon and wine tastings. Sample some of the best whiskeys and personal reserve bourbon as live music and bonfire sparks float on the night air. Vendors Include: Foley Family Wines, Caymus Wine, High West Whiskey & Prisoner Wine, Rod & Hammer Whickey, Whistle Pig Whiskey, + more! Tickets are available for $95 and include endless food and beverage experiences and complimentary valet parking. This event is 21+ older, must provide valid ID upon entry. Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa on Facebook / Instagram

This fall, we’re thrilled to announce a special Singer-Songwriter Concert featuring top talent straight from Nashville. Set against the sun-drenched shores of Mission Bay, this exclusive event brings some of country music’s most celebrated songwriters to San Diego for one unforgettable evening. These artists have penned chart-topping hits for stars like Kenny Chesney, Blake Shelton, Dierks Bentley, Megan Moroney, Bailey Zimmerman, HARDY, Jake Owen, and many more—now, they’re taking the stage themselves. Join us on Wednesday, September 4 at 6 p.m. as the sun sets and the stories behind the songs come to life in an intimate, bayside setting. Expect acoustic magic, heartfelt lyrics, and a whole lot of soul. Our famed singer songwriters cannot wait to take the stage! Join Ben Williams, Beau Bailey, Summer Overstreet, Carson Wallace, Meghan Patrick, KK Johnson, Cole Miracle, Will Weatherly and more. *Price includes tax. By purchasing a ticket, guests consent to photography for promotion use by San Diego Mission Bay Resort & Noble House Hotels & Resorts. Visit: https://www.missionbayresort.com/ San Diego Mission Bay Resort on Facebook / Instagram

Premieres Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025 at 2 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream with KPBS+. Test cook Antoinette Johnson makes Shrimp Cocktail. Gear Heads hosts Hannah Crowley and Lisa McManus share what expensive gadgets are worth the price. And Julia makes Easy Beef Tenderloin with Harissa Rub and Cilantro-Mint Relish.

Camino Books welcomes award-winning author Shobha Rao for a discussion and signing of her novel "Indian Country" on Thursday, August 14 at 6 p.m., on the Pacific Breeze Cafe Deck at Del Mar Plaza. Joining Rao in conversation will be Jason Blitman, who hosts the podcast "Gays Reading." "Indian Country" follows a newly arranged married couple’s journey from India to Montana, and their firsthand experiences enduring colonialism and racism in the American West. Rao, who moved to the United States at age seven, is also the author of the short story collection, "An Unrestored Woman," and the novel, "Girls Burn Brighter." Rao is also the winner of the Katherine Anne Porter Prize in Fiction and was a Grace Paley Teaching Fellow at The New School. The event is free and open to the public. Reserved seating is limited, but guests can purchase a signed copy of the book in exchange for one seat. For more details and to reserve a seat, visit https://caminobks.com/event/2025-08-14/shobha-rao-indian-country. Camino Books on Facebook / Instagram

Join us for an in-studio art making experience. Come explore art making in the SDMA Museum Art Studio! Join us and create work using mediums such as drawing, painting, and mixed media and explore your creativity. Materials will be provided, or you can bring your own. No oil paints or solvents please! This is a pay-what-you-wish event. Please RSVP here to save your spot. Registration is limited to 20 people per session. Meet at the House of Hospitality, near the Prado restaurant entrance at 12:50 p.m. and look for the OPEN STUDIO sign. The San Diego Museum of Art on Facebook / Instagram

Join us for a thoughtful morning of journaling, sketching, and creative reflection. Begin with an educator-led exploration of the Museum’s galleries, where you’ll engage in guided writing and drawing activities inspired by the art around you. Using prompts rooted in themes from current exhibitions, you’ll have space to pause, observe, and express your thoughts through words or sketches in your own journal. Afterward, head to the Museum Library to personalize your journal cover with decorative elements or create a journal spread. Whether you’re starting fresh or returning to continue your journal practice, this is a chance to deepen your connection to art, and to your own creativity. The San Diego Museum of Art on Facebook / Instagram