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On Monday afternoon, the council unanimously re-elected Sean Elo-Rivera as City Council President.

International aid groups are warning of a catastrophic food crisis, as Somalia faces what could be its worst drought in 40 years. Nearly 2 million children are suffering from malnutrition.

Sometimes you can find new interests in old places. For me, it was taking ballet classes alongside a group of around 20 Chinese ladies, all of them starting ballet as adults.

The San Diego-based Conrad Prebys Foundation sold nearly 6,000 apartment units to the private equity group Blackstone. Housing advocates fear the deal will be a blow to local affordable housing. Meanwhile, a group of parents and advocates gathered in front of the Coronado Unified School District offices on Tuesday to apologize for a recent racist incident at the high school. Plus, Los Angeles Times Op-Ed Columnist Jean Guerrero talks about her recent column that discussed San Diego's history with white extremism and the local right wing news outlet, One America News.

A senior State Department official says the body and possessions of soccer journalist Grant Wahl have been repatriated to the United States.

A Dangerous Business, by Jane Smiley, is mash-up of a Western, a serial killer mystery and a feminist erotic romp. Remarkably Bright Creatures, by Shelby Van Pelt, is a noir story about an octopus.

FILM FORUM CORONADO presents “Citizen Kane” Wednesday, March 2 at 6 p.m. Coronado Public Library (Winn Room) 640 Orange Avenue, Coronado, CA 92118 Phone: 522-7390 Free / Adults “CITIZEN KANE” (1941. 119 minutes) Crackling with originality and innovation, Orson Welles’ debut film tackles the dark heart of the American dream. When enigmatic publishing tycoon Charles Kane (Welles) dies, a reporter scrambles to unlock the mystery of ‘Rosebud’. Co-starring Joseph Cotten, Agnes Moorehead and Everett Sloane. FILM FORUM CORONADO is held in the Winn Room at the Coronado Public Library twice a month, on the First and Third Wednesdays at 6 p.m. (NEW TIME) with a brief introduction of the film, followed by the film screening and a discussion afterwards, led by Ralph DeLauro. This program is presented by Coronado Public Library, in partnership with the Coronado Island Film Festival.

Cinema Under The Stars presents “House of Gucci” Friday, Feb. 25, 2022 at 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 26, 2022 at 8 p.m. Cinema Under The Stars 4040 Goldfinch Street San Diego, CA 92103 Phone: (619) 295-4221 Website: www.topspresents.com Cost: Members - $17; Non-members - $18; Online reservations - $20. Ages: 18+ “HOUSE OF GUCCI” (2021. 155 minutes. R) — Ridley Scott’s scathing potboiler features Lady Gaga as the “Black Widow,“ Lady Patrizia Reggiani Gucci, who became the center of a 1990s scandal involving lust, greed, decadence, fashion . . . and murder. Co-starring Adam Driver, Al Pacino, Jared Leto, Jeremy Irons and Salma Hayek. "House of Gucci" is on Facebook More information about Cinema Under the Stars: • Admission: Members - $17; Non-members - $18; Online reservations - $20. • A unique and intimate outdoor movie theater in Mission Hills, with heaters and blankets provided. • A waterproof canopy has been installed to keep you warm and dry. • Reservations for members begin 9.a.m. on Monday. • Reservations for non-members begin 9 a.m. on Tuesday. * Cancellations must be made before 6 p.m. on movie night, or your card will be charged. • Box Office opens 6 p.m. on movie nights. • Films start at 8 p.m. • Concessions are $3 each (popcorn, candy, drinks). • Guests must follow health guidelines for COVID-19. • Now at 100% capacity and using all seats. Visit https://www.www.topspresents.com.com/ or call (619) 295-4221 for more information.

FILM FORUM CORONADO presents “Shadow of a Doubt” Wednesday, March 16, 2022 at 6 p.m. Coronado Public Library (Winn Room) 640 Orange Avenue, Coronado, CA 92118 Phone: 619-522-7390 Free / Adults “SHADOW OF A DOUBT” (1943. 108 minutes) Alfred Hitchcock brings a bumper crop of shivers in his subversive, tightrope taut thrust into the darkness in the heart of small-town America. A world-wise adventurer (Joseph Cotten) seeks refuge with his sister’s family in Santa Rosa. Soon his namesake niece (Teresa Wright) becomes suspicious of her cryptic uncle. Co-written by Thornton Wilder. FILM FORUM CORONADO is held in the Winn Room at the Coronado Public Library twice a month, on the First and Third Wednesdays at 6 p.m. (NEW TIME) with a brief introduction of the film, followed by the film screening and a discussion afterwards, led by Ralph DeLauro. This program is presented by Coronado Public Library, in partnership with Coronado Island Film Festival.

The winners confronted stigma and health equity in some countries with their tech ideas to help LGBTQI+ youth reach out for help and let women access private OB-GYN care.