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Between tariffs roiling the global economy and OPEC putting more barrels on the market, prices have dropped significantly since January. That's good for consumers, and bad for oil companies.

Join A Way Home For Dogs and other local rescues and shelters at the North Park Mini Park to meet dozens of adoptable dogs, cats, puppies and kittens. Connect with local organizations that are making a difference and learn about volunteer opportunities, fostering and other ways to help homeless animals in San Diego. This event will be held at the North Park Vegan Food Popup, San Diego’s biggest outdoor vegan market featuring over 60 vendors. Enjoy eats and treats from an international food court and shop a selection of products and services from local businesses. Participating Groups: - A Way Home For Dogs - ALMA Dog Rescue - Animal Rescuers Without Borders - County of San Diego Animal Services (Bonita) - Frosted Faces Foundation - Today, Tomorrow & Forever Animal Rescue ...And More! ___________________________________________ More Events: San Clemente Vegan Food Popup 1st Saturday Every Month | 12 p.m. – 4 p.m. at North Beach , 1832 N El Camino Real, San Clemente North Park Vegan Food Popup 2nd Saturday Every Month, 12 p.m. – 4 p.m. at the North Park Mini Park, 3812 29th St, San Diego Vista Vegan Food Popup 3rd Friday Every Month, 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. at the Local Roots Boochyard,1430 Vantage Ct, Vista Special Events: San Diego Super Adoption Event Saturday, April 13th, 12 p.m. – 4 p.m. at the North Park Mini Park, 3812 29th St, San Diego San Diego EarthFest Saturday, April 20th, 2024, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. at Balboa Park, Park Boulevard and Presidents Way Lawn All locations are free to the public, family-friendly and dog-friendly and feature music and free parking. Vegan Food Popup has been featured on CBS News, ABC News, Fox News, The San Diego Union-Tribune, The Orange County Register, San Diego Magazine, KUSI and San Diego Reader. Since launching in 2019, Vegan Food Popup has supported hundreds of local food and craft vendors by providing venues for sharing their offerings with the community. Subscribe to our Newsletter For more information visit: veganfoodpopup.com Stay Connected on Instagram and Facebook

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 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

Join us for a live model drawing session. Come engage in figure drawing in the SDMA Museum Art Studio! Exercise and develop your drawing skills through observation of a live, clothed model while exploring your creativity. Drawing 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. Registration is limited to 20 people per session. Meet at the House of Hospitality, near the Prado restaurant entrance at 9:50 a.m. and look for the OPEN STUDIO sign. The San Diego Museum of Art on Facebook / Instagram

Newsom's office did not provide further details on the proposal. It comes amid growing debate across the country over how to address the impacts of social media and smartphone usage, particularly on young people.

The State Department denied one Venezuelan Little League team entry into the U.S., but allowed another. NPR's Scott Simon questions how the sports exemption to Trump's travel ban is being applied.

Join us for a powerful event showcasing the oral histories of military veterans. This event offers an intimate look into the personal experiences, challenges and triumphs of veterans from diverse backgrounds. The stories shared will be archived at the Library of Congress and in the CSUSM Kellogg Library, preserving their legacies for future generations. Through these compelling narratives, we aim to foster a deeper appreciation for their contributions. Featuring Keynote Speaker: Amy Forsythe, USMC Veteran, Navy Reservist & CSUSM Alumna Don’t miss this unique opportunity to connect with history and hear these extraordinary stories firsthand. 5-6 p.m. - Veteran/Military Resource Fair & Reception 6-8 p.m. - Formal Program If you'd like to reserve a "Resource Table" at the event from 5-6 p.m. and share your services, please email Marilyn Huerta, mhuerta@csusm.edu or Jason Beyer, beyer005@csusm.edu. (Tables are limited.)

Join Museum educators in creatively reusing book jackets to make fanciful lanterns. Using scissors and glue, create a beautiful paper lantern using book jackets. This workshop is inspired and led by artist Cat Chiu whose artwork "Booked" is featured in the "Conversations in Art: Dignity" exhibition on view in the Dammeyer Gallery at MOPA@SDMA now through Jan. 4, 2026. Please join us! No reservations required. All materials are provided. Free with Museum admission. Museum of Photographic Arts at The San Diego Museum of Art on Facebook / Instagram

On Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024, Change Begins With ME will host a Peace Pole Rededication Ceremony at Standley Park from 2 to 4 p.m., in honor of the International Day of Peace. The event will feature remarks from elected officials, including San Diego City Council member Kent Lee, and Supervisor Terra Lawson-Remer (tentative), Proclamation by Congressman Scott Peters’ office, as well as performances by local students, civic groups, and artists. Family-friendly festivities, including multicultural craft booths and food trucks, will be open throughout the event. Event: Peace Pole Rededication Ceremony Date: Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024 from 2 to 4 p.m. Location: Standley Park, University City • 3585 Governor Dr, San Diego, CA 92122 Featured Speakers: San Diego City Councilmember Kent Lee Codi Vierra, Field Representative for Congressman Scott Peters Andrés Geurts-Barreto, Field Representative for Assemblymember Tasha Boerner San Diego County Supervisor Terra Lawson-Remer (Tentative) Performances: Mission Bay Montessori Academy Peace Choir Girl Scout Troop 3266 - "What Peace Means to Me" UCHS Gender and Sexuality Alliance Club Presentation Hip Hop Tap Performance by San Diego Civic Dance Arts Martial Arts Demonstration by Grand Master Kim Spreckels Elementary Spanish Choir Performance by South African Artist/Performer Nomsa Burkhardt Dance of Universal Peace 4:15 PM: Event Ends Ongoing Throughout the Event: Multicultural Children’s Crafts Booths Kid’s Voting Booth Voter Registration Food Trucks: Taco Love Mobile Catering Kona Shaved Ice This event is free and open to the public. It promises to be a meaningful celebration of peace and community with activities for all ages. For more information, please contact Tama Becker-Varano / Changebeginswithmesd@gmail.com / (858) 405-5188 The Peace Pole features the message “May Peace Prevail on Earth” in 12 different languages: Arabic Chinese English (now in rainbow letters) French Hebrew Hindi Italian Japanese Kumeyaay Spanish Ukrainian (replaced Russian) Xhosa UC Peace Pole History In 2005, Girl Scout Troop 3004 installed a six-sided Peace Pole at Standley Park in University City and hosted a community-wide Dedication Ceremony to commemorate the occasion. After nineteen years, time took its toll on the Peace Pole.The language plaques cracked and blackened. The dedication plaque at the base gradually became hidden as it sank into the earth. Change Begins With ME raised funds to restore the Peace Pole. All twelve plaques were replaced and the pole reinforced. The base has been excavated and the old dedication plaque has been removed. New cement and a new dedication plaque were installed.