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Federal charges were announced by San Diego prosecutors Wednesday against eight people accused of running a nationwide fraud scheme that took more than $2 million from elderly victims.

Lawmakers are already setting their sights on 34 Senate seats that will open up in 2024, indicating a busy election season.

This weekend in the arts: "Our Ancestors' Dream" at The Front; "Little Shop of Horrors"; the La Jolla Art and Wine Festival; 25 years of Oceanside Museum of Art; and the San Diego Symphony performs Beethoven's 5th and more.

Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2023 at 9 p.m. on KPBS 2 + Encore Thursday, Nov. 9 at 4 p.m. on KPBS 2 / No longer available on demand. Brothers Manuel and Valente Valenzuela both volunteered and fought in Vietnam. Fifty years later they are among thousands of veterans who are being deported. The brothers don their uniforms for one last fight, to bring all the veterans back home.

Monday, Oct. 17, 2022 at 10 p.m. on KPBS TV / PBS Video App. Following the aftermath of the March 2021 mass shootings at three spas in Atlanta, this film chronicles how the Asian American community came together to fight back against hate and explores the struggles and triumphs of AAPI communities.

Tuesday's top race is in Ohio, where voters are set to pick nominees for an open U.S. Senate seat. Redistricting has also affected some of the state's closely watched House races.

The field of the top 10 races most likely to flip finds Republicans making serious runs at five Democratic-controlled seats and Democrats contending in the other five.

Many children of 9/11 victims were too young to remember their parents who died. They've grown up living with the tension between having a personal connection to the day but few, if any memories.

Please mark your calendar for a different kind of family meal next weekend...LUMPIA WITH A VENGEANCE brings a special kind of Filipino-American flavor to COMIC-CON: SPECIAL EDITION. Cast and crew will gather in San Diego for the exclusive in-person film screening, and additional panel and autograph signing events during the convention. Details are below for your reference.WHEN + WHERE:Friday November 26, 20212:00pm - 3:30pmEvent: Autograph/Signing event with Lumpia With a Vengeance team Comic Book team.Venue: San Diego Convention Center | AA07 in Sails Pavilion | @ 111 W Harbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92101Talent: Patricio Ginelsa (creator), Lawrence Iriarte (film producer/comic artist/letterer), Gerald Pilare (film illustrator/comic artist), Patrick Ballesteros (film concept artist/comic artist), Justin Quizon (film associate producer/comic writer), Varinder Singh (film executive producer/actor/comic writer)Friday November 26, 20215:30pm - 6:15pmEvent: CAST/ CREW PHOTOSHOOT with photographer Edward Sebastian Jr.,Venue: San Diego Convention Center | Ground Floor Lobby D | @ 111 W Harbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92101Talent: Patricio Ginelsa (director), A.J. Calomay (producer), April Absynth (actor), Francis Custodio (actor), Earl Baylon (actor), Abe Ubaldo (actor), Meriden Villanueva (actor), Lawrence Iriarte (producer), Lisa Chong (producer), Melanie Ginelsa (Co-Producer), Varinder Singh (executive producer/actor), Gerald Pilare (film illustrator/comic artist), Marybelle Bustos (Costume Designer), Patrick Ballesteros (film concept artist/comic artist), Justin Quizon (film associate producer/comic writer), Nick Mak (actor/stunt)Friday November 26, 20216:30pm - 8:50pmEvent: PANEL + LUMPIA WITH A VENGEANCE FILM SCREENINGVenue: San Diego Convention Center | Room 26AB | @ 111 W Harbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92101A double serving of Lumpia, from movie to comic book. Patricio Ginelsa (writer/director), Lawrence Iriarte (producer), April Absynth (Blindspotting), Earl Baylon (Tomb Raider), Francis Custodio (Lumpia), Gerald Pilare (illustrator), Varinder Singh (executive producer), Justin Quizon (associate producer), and Patrick Ballesteros (concept artist) discuss the seven-year journey crowdfunding the award-winning indie feature (starring UFC fighter Mark Muñoz, Katrina Dimaranan, and Danny Trejo) and companion indie comic book series. Moderated by Winston Emano, followed by screening and Q&A.Saturday November 27th2:00 PM - 03:30 PMEvent: Autograph/signing session with Lumpia With a Vengeance film teamVenue: San Diego Convention Center | AA07 in Sails Pavilion | @ 111 W Harbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92101Patricio Ginelsa (director), April Absynth (actor), Francis Custodio (actor), Earl Baylon (actor), Abe Ubaldo (actor), Meriden Villanueva (actor), Lawrence Iriarte (producer), Lisa Chong (producer), Rey Cuerdo (producer), Varinder Singh (executive producer/actor)Additional photo & video opportunities at KID HEROES PRODUCTIONS BOOHT (Small Press L-2 inside exhibit hall)Friday November 26th12pm to 2pm LAWRENCE IRIARTE (producer/artist)2pm to 3pm FRANCIS CUSTODIO (actor)3pm to 4pm EARL BAYLON (actor/associate producer)4pm to 5:45pm GERALD PILARE (illustrator/associate producer)Saturday November 27th9am to 12pm LAWRENCE IRIARTE (producer/artist)12pm to 4pm GERALD PILARE (illustrator/associate producer)4pm to 5pm MARYBELLE BUSTOS (costume designer)5pm to 6pm PATRICIO GINELSA (director)5pm to 7pm LAWRENCE IRIARTE (producer/artist)Sunday November 28th9am to 12pm LAWRENCE IRIARTE (producer/artist)12pm to 3pm GERALD PILARE (illustrator/associate producer)3pm to 4pm MARYBELLE BUSTOS (costume designer)4pm to 5pm PATRICIO GINELSA (director)TO RSVP:If you are interested to attend and cover, please reply to this email or send your rsvp to eseelborlasa@gmail.com. Please include your NAME, OUTLET, and please let us know if you already have a Comic-Con press credential or if you still need to secure a credential.

Griner, 31, is "a bit worried" because of the trial and the potential of a prison sentence, he lawyer tells NPR, "but she's a tough lady and I think she will manage."