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The family of one of the shooters in the Islamic Center attack is now suing a mental health facility for negligence and wrongful death. Plus, what a looming El Niño could mean for San Diego County. And, how an Environmental Protection Agency announcement is renewing hope for Imperial County residents plagued by river pollution.

The Coronado Island Film Festival (CIFF) will return to the star-studded shores of Coronado, California, Wednesday, Nov. 4 through Sunday, Nov. 8, 2026. The event will feature five days of narrative features, documentaries, short films, and Oscar-contending titles on an island just over the bridge from San Diego. Alongside the screenings, CIFF will hold panels, filmmaker Q&As, and various parties across a revue of Coronado’s best locations. CIFF’s renowned ShortsFest Exhibition regularly hosts BAFTA- and Oscar-nominated shorts, while the main slate has previously featured award-winning films like “Sentimental Value,” “Dead Man’s Wire,” “Train Dreams,” “A Real Pain,” “Flow,” “Sing Sing,” “CODA,” “Nomadland,” and “Roma,” among others. A highlight of the festival remains the Leonard Maltin Industry Tribute Awards, which will take place on Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2026. Held in the classic Crown Room at the Hotel del Coronado and hosted by celebrated film critic and historian Leonard Maltin, the Tribute Awards highlight icons and visionaries whose careers have shaped the filmmaking industry. Honorees span the full craft, from actors and directors to screenwriters, costume designers, music editors, and stunt professionals who traditionally work outside the spotlight. Last year, two honorees (Delroy Lindo and Deborah L. Scott) went on to receive Academy Award nominations. Additional past awardees include Alexandre Desplat, Andy Garcia, Beau Bridges, Chloé Zhao, Cloris Leachman, Diane Ladd, Diane Warren, Geena Davis, Kris Bowers, Richard Dreyfuss, and more. Since its first festival in 2016, CIFF has become a destination for filmmakers and cinephiles alike, blending laid-back Southern California charm with sophisticated, awards-season programming. Events are presented across beautiful venues throughout the island, including the iconic Hotel del Coronado, a longtime Hollywood favorite and the festival’s presenting sponsor, with screenings at the Village Theater in downtown Coronado. With its intimate atmosphere and strong industry ties, CIFF offers a unique opportunity to celebrate storytelling, connect with creators, and experience cinema at its most meaningful. Festival passes for CIFF 2026 are available now. For tickets, programming updates, and more, visit coronadofilmfest.com. Follow CIFF on Instagram (@coronadofilmfestival), Facebook (@CoronadoIslandFilmFest), and X (@coronadofilm).

We discuss how Autism Acceptance Month is moving beyond just awareness and celebrating neurodiversity. Plus, we take you inside a local art space focused on inclusion and community.

Get into spooky season and write your own short horror story! Whether you’re new to the horror genre or wanting to sharpen your skills, this workshop will help you to haunt readers long after the last page. Through practical exercises and examples, you’ll learn how to: - Hook readers from the very first line with a compelling opening - Create atmosphere and sustain tension throughout your story - Build toward an ending that will deliver a lasting impression - Learn how to draw inspiration from various horror genres and tropes - Gain insight into the short fiction market, including submissions, editor preferences and common pitfalls You’ll leave with the outline and beginnings of your own horror short story, techniques to develop your tale, and a deeper understanding of the horror publishing space. Please note that you will receive your Zoom link via email 24 hours before the start of this class. If you enroll in this class less than 24 hours before it begins, please either send us a message or email us at programs@sandiegowriters.org to request your link. San Diego Writers, Ink on Facebook / Instagram

A new crime thriller by a fomer professional football player explores a different side of San Diego, away from what the public usually sees. We speak with author Andre Hardy about what led him from the gridiron to the written word, and how his San Diego upbringing informs his work.

Please join KPBS and our partners for a special live virtual event with Theresa Howell, author of our 2026 One Book, One San Diego kids' selection, "Books on Bikes." The event will be live for students attending at Taft Middle School and livestreamed for broad virtual participation. An open Q&A session, specifically designed for our student audience, will follow a brief introduction by the author. Classrooms, educators, students, and their friends and families are all welcome! THIS EVENT IS VIRTUAL AND FREE - RSVP NOW. The event will be livestreamed on YouTube and Facebook. Links will be provided in your confirmation email and event reminders. Register: https://onebookvirtualkidsevent2026.eventbrite.com

ArtWalk kicks-off with a Preview pARTy, sponsored by Ranch & Coast Magazine, where guests can get early access – meet the artists and view art pieces before the crowds. The sneak peek event will feature The Pettybreakers, a Tom Petty tribute band, and June and John’s Rockin Country Caravan, a Johnny Cash tribute band. “The Preview pARTy kicks things off in the best way – three hours jam-packed full of classic rock favorites,” said Curt Brooker, Director of ArtWalk San Diego. “For the last four years, we’ve jammed in this intimate pre-festival party for the whole family.” Tickets are only $28 and can be purchased here. For more information, please visit https://www.artwalksandiego.org/libertystation/ ArtWalk San Diego on Facebook / Instagram

METALLICA IS COMING TO SAN DIEGO! Metallica’s legendary M72 World Tour is coming to Snapdragon Stadium in San Diego on Thursday, May 13, 2027, and they’re bringing Limp Bizkit and Avatar along for an unforgettable night of live rock. After nearly a decade away from San Diego, Metallica is returning to the city for what promises to be a massive stadium show packed with iconic songs, huge production, and the unmistakable energy of a Metallica concert. Ticket resales begin Monday, September 21 at 10 AM PDT Tickets officially go on sale Friday, September 25. Get ready, San Diego because Metallica is back! Metallica on Facebook/Instagram

A bipartisan Congressional delegation visited the USS Abraham Lincoln to learn more about reported problems during the ship's extended deployment to the Middle East.

San Diego City Councilmember Stephen Whitburn on Tuesday called for the city to remove its Flock cameras, saying they are causing too much fear in local communities.