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In a lawsuit filed this week, a group of current and former Alabama prisoners say they have been coerced into providing cheap labor to the state and to private employers.

Film critics like to argue, but Chang says that he and his colleagues agree that this was a really good year on screen. Beyond the Barbie and Oppenheimer blockbuster, here's what you shouldn't miss.

The Crown brought us six seasons of high-quality, royal melodrama. The final episodes strain under the weight of that legacy — they are a quiet finish to the show's final season.

Israel's military says the system makes it more efficient and reduces collateral damage. Critics see a host of problems with the nation's use of AI, but other militaries will likely follow suit.

In a prequel to Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, director Paul King crafts a musical origin story of Willy Wonka, played by an exuberant Timothée Chalamet.

Members of San Diego’s LGBTQ community are shaken after a shooting late Saturday night at a Colorado Springs nightclub left five people dead. Then, allegations regarding a San Diego County Public Defender supervisor’s use of racist terminology are scheduled to be aired in Superior Court soon. And, the controversies surrounding the World Cup have made it hard for many fans to focus on the games being played. We’ll hear from a San Diego-based reporter who’s in Qatar. The University of California strike continues for its second week with 7,700 union members on strike at UC San Diego. Next, Another bad report for San Diego’s ambulance provider. Falck is set to see fines after failing to meet response times and staffing goals again. Finally, our Midday Edition film critics highlight a movie they feel thankful for: “Tár.”

Fiesta de Reyes in Old Town San Diego State Historic Park is extending what is normally a one-day celebration to include the entire weekend this year. It is a free, family-friendly experience designed to bring the spirit of the celebration to life for San Diegans of all ages. The experience will run from May 5 through May 7. The gates will be open from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Friday, 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Sunday. The Fiesta de Reyes courtyard at the north end of the state park will be full of vibrant décor, traditional Mexican street food stations, mariachis as well as folklorico dancing and local music entertainers on the Fiesta de Reyes stage. Face painters will be on hand during the weekend. The Fiesta de Reyes courtyard is surrounded by 19 specialty shops offering gift items from clothing to jewelry, toys and home décor as well as locally produced chocolate, olive oil products and hot sauces. Guests wanting a more thrilling experience can try a guided ghost tour of local haunts in the park. Casa de Reyes Restaurant in the middle of the Fiesta de Reyes plaza is featuring traditional Mexican recipes along with specialty drinks all served in a warm al fresco setting. Additional dining options include stands selling tamales, elotes, churros, champurada and other foods and drinks.

Mama's Day, one of San Diego's most anticipated culinary events, returns Thursday, May 4 from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. for an evening of fun, food, friends and fundraising. More than 20 food purveyors will convene at the Hyatt Regency La Jolla at Aventine to offer delicious bites from San Diego’s finest restaurants, catering companies and hotels. Proceeds from the event help raise critical funds for Mama's Kitchen's mission to deliver three medically tailored nutritional meals a day, seven days a week and free of charge to local women, men and children vulnerable to hunger due to HIV, cancer or other critical illnesses like congestive heart failure, Type II diabetes and chronic kidney disease. Tickets to Mama’s Day can be purchased online at mamaskitchen.org. Ticket prices: $125 (General); $225 (VIP) VIP ticket holders will also receive access to an exclusive open bar during the cocktail reception, the VIP seating area, and other fun surprises!

The San Diego College of Continuing Education will extend its pilot program for student welders aboard the USS Midway in San Diego harbor.

Alexander Salazar and Darcy Kempton partner to announce the grand opening of their Mission Hills fine art gallery SD Art Advisory scheduled for May 20, 2023. The opening coincides with the Art in the Hills Art Walk & Banner Contest in Mission Hills in partnership with Grant Elementary at noon. Families and students are invited to stop in to enjoy art and celebration. Later in the evening, SD Art Advisory will open to the public for the grand opening celebration starting at 6pm. Guests will enjoy art by local and world-renowned artists, cocktails, hors d'oeuvres, and live music. Guests are encouraged to wear their favorite creative attire. SD Art Advisory is the vision of Alexander Salazar, leading fine artist and gallerist, and Darcy Kempton, established San Diego Interior Designer and Curator, to create and activate a space for art to thrive in Mission Hills that will also benefit the region of San Diego, Orange County, Los Angeles, Palm Springs, Baja and beyond. Alexander Salazar is returning to San Diego to ignite the art scene with bold work by leading artists from around the world, including his own powerful body of work. Darcy Kempton plans to support collectors with curating a collection that showcases the experience they wish to have in their homes. SD ART ADVISORY plans to establish long-term relationships with artists and collectors to pair collectors with art that supports them in their own pursuit of joy. SD Art Advisory will also feature a special salon for purchasing NFT art in partnership with acclaimed artist and NFT art dealer Chris Trueman. For more information, please visit https://sdartadvisory.com/. To RSVP for the party, please register by visiting their Eventbrite page.