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When hackers attack a hospital, it can be deadly. But doctors and patients at nearby hospitals suffer, too, according to a new study from the University of California San Diego.

Welcome to the KPBS Hall of Fame. Established in 2010 to help commemorate the station's 50th anniversary, this special place honors the individuals and families who have made an impact on KPBS through their work, philanthropy, and leadership.

In celebration of their 10th anniversary, the Coronado Scribes Writing group invites poets to an open-mic night. This is open to any lovers of poetry, whether you would like to perform or not. Music will be performed by guest guitarist and honorable Casey Tanaka as emcee. If you wish to read poetry, please put this in the “special note” field of the registration on our website. General attendees do not have to register but registration is nonetheless appreciated to help estimate numbers. Registration can be found at cplevents.org Follow on social media! Facebook + Instagram

In this sure to please performance Dr. Richard Lederer will illuminate essential grammar, usage, and punctuation, including the terminal preposition, split infinitive, they as a third-person singular pronoun, and the utility of the serial comma. Even if you aren't a grammar fiend, you'll be sure to enjoy this performance where language and learning come together in a fun and novel form. Richard Lederer, Union-Tribune language columnist, best-selling language author, and former Usage Editor for the Random House Dictionary, will illuminate essential grammar, usage, and punctuation, including the terminal preposition, split infinitive, they as a third-person singular pronoun, and the utility of the serial comma. Come prepared to laugh and learn! Dr. Lederer is the author of more than 50 books about language, history, and humor, including his best-selling Anguished English series and his current titles, Lederer’s Language & Laughter and A Treasury of Christmas Humor. He is a founding co-host of “A Way With Words,” broadcast on KPBS. He has been named International Punster of the Year and Toastmasters International’s Golden Gavel winner. Follow on social media! Facebook + Instagram

Eat, Drink, and Get Ugly! Save the Date: Tickets will go on sale Wednesday, Nov. 23 at 11 a.m. PDT Join us as we view the 52nd Annual San Diego Bay Parade of Lights from the flight deck of the USS Midway on Dec. 18, 2022 at 5:30 p.m. Watch the only holiday boat parade in town and enjoy drink specials, Santa photo ops, Holiday treats and eats for sale, and more. Let’s create "santamental" Christmas memories this holiday season at the best Christmas party in town. We look forward to seeing you! Follow on social media! Facebook + Instagram

In late 2019, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced a new program to dramatically speed up the state’s wildfire prevention work. But an investigation from CapRadio and The California Newsroom found the program hasn’t resulted in a single completed project.

The results of wastewater testing are showing a dramatic increase in the presence of the COVID-19 virus in San Diego County. Then, details on a bill Governor Gavin Newsom signed Friday that would allow private citizens to sue gun makers for deaths from firearms banned in California. Next, the U.S. Monkeypox outbreak is swiftly expanding and in these early days of its spread, people can spend days in search of the right diagnosis. And, the project to transform San Diego’s Central Embarcadero went before Port Commissioners and the public last week. And the verdict is--- it needs more work. Then, the latest on a plan to transform northeast Mission Bay to include a campground, open space and most importantly marshland for bird and marine life habitat. Next, the Baja California legislature overwhelmingly voted to ban the pseudoscienctific practice that claims to change people’s sexual orientation but the governor vetoed the ban in favor of regulations. Finally, Comic-Con is over but for some artists who went to portfolio reviews their work may just be beginning.

Ablaye Ndiaye, who has Down syndrome, carried the torch in the opening ceremonies, brought energy and joy to the court and won a medal in basketball at this year's games, which concluded on Sunday.

The rebellious leader of the Wagner mercenary group said he had ordered his troops back to base, but analysts say the serious challenge to the Russian president will diminish his authority.

San Diego State University offers an elective class inspired by the late Tejano singer, Selena, 27 years after her death.