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President Trump has announced plans to impose escalating tariffs on goods imported from Mexico in an attempt to stop migrants from entering the U.S. over the southern border. U.S. Customs and Border Protection released this photo, taken on Wednesday at El Paso, Texas.

Chamber Of Commerce: Tariffs On Mexican Goods Hurt San Diego

San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce says the new tariffs on Mexico proposed by President Donald Trump will be damaging to the local economy.

The Monastery of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel in Washington, D.C. is the new host of a 151 kW community solar garden. The panels will provide roughly 50 nearby households with green energy.

Powered By Faith, Religious Groups Emerge As A Conduit For A Just Solar Boom

The solar industry may be booming, but clean energy's financial perks still aren't reaching communities that need them most. Religious institutions are stepping up to bridge the gap.

Protesters fend off tear gas and riot police in Hong Kong on Sunday. Pro-democracy demonstrations in the semi-autonomous Chinese territory have been going on for several weeks.

Hong Kong Charges Dozens Of Protesters With Rioting

If found guilty, the protesters reportedly could face up to 10 years in jail. Demonstrations began several weeks ago over an extradition bill and have grown to include other demands.

A rendering of the proposed Chinese Bible Church in North County dated Nov. 16, 2018.

Supervisors OK Bible Church Request For North County Complex

The Board of Supervisors Wednesday unanimously approved a request by a bible church to build a new facility in a residential area near several North County communities, including 4S Ranch.

A few "Gringo Xolos" fans pose with other Club Tijuana fans in this undated photo.

Only Here Podcast: Gringo Xolos Root Hard For Tijuana's Soccer Team And The City Itself

These San Diego fans are rooting hard for the Tijuana soccer team, but they’re also rooting hard for the city of Tijuana itself.

A jar containing dried cannabis flower sits on the shelf at Torrey Holistics dispensary, Dec. 28, 2017.

Chula Vista Moves Into The Marijuana Business

The Chula Vista City Council votes to allow sales and cultivation of recreational pot, as long as voters allow it to be taxed.

Licensed practical nurse Stephanie Dotson measures Kent Beasley's blood pressure in downtown Atlanta in September. Dotson is a member of the Mercy Care team that works to bring medical care to Atlanta residents who are homeless.

They Bring Medical Care To The Homeless And Build Relationships To Save Lives

"Street medicine" programs, like one in Atlanta, seek out people living in back alleys and under highways. The public health outreach improves patients' health and is cost-effective, hospitals find.

Amazon said Thursday that it will spend $5 billion to build another headquarters in North America to house 50,000 new employees. In April, workers constructed three glass-covered domes in an expansion of the company's downtown Seattle campus.

Amazon Set To Build A Second HQ And Cities Say 'Pick Me!'

The announcement set off a hot municipal contest — and one big thought experiment. Mayors across North America said their cities would be the perfect home for 50,000 jobs and a $5 billion investment.

San Diego business, civic and water leaders join together at the San Diego County Administration building to oppose a proposed state water tax, May 23, 2018.

Group Of Local Officials Oppose State Water Tax Bill

A group of San Diego area business, civic and water industry officials voiced opposition Wednesday to a water tax bill currently making its way through the Assembly.

Life Along Pakistan's Mountain Highway Where China Is Investing Billions Of Dollars

The Karakoram Highway revamp is a key part of China's trade and infrastructure initiative in the region, and local communities' expectations are high.

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