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Of the 177 environmental activists killed around the world last year, 60 were murdered in Colombia, says the advocacy group Global Witness. In most cases, no one is tried or convicted.

For the fourth Republican primary debate on Wednesday night, the field got smaller than ever, with just four candidates meeting the RNC criteria to participate. Here are some highlights.

Safety advocates want all cars to come with technology that can tell drivers when they're speeding — or even force them to slow down. But the auto industry is not rushing to embrace it.

Fresh Air's book critic says 2023 was an outstanding year for reading. Corrigan shares 10 of her favorite titles – a wide-ranging list of fiction and nonfiction.

A new documentary called A Disturbance in the Force looks back on how the special happened and why it's been locked away ever since.

From ArtPower at UC San Diego: Atamira Dance Company is the leading international creator of contemporary dance and performance. Based in Aotearoa, New Zealand, a remote and wild landscape where indigenous Māori stories are a powerful voice in the arts locally and, increasingly, internationally, Atamira is integral to the contemporary Māori performing arts conversation and movement. The company performs it’s powerful new full-length dance work Te Wheke, which brings together Aotearoa’s leading names in contemporary dance. The piece explores the dimensionsof human experience symbolised by the eight tentacles of the Te Wheke—the Octopus, a powerful guardian on this journey from past into the future. Related links: ArtPower on Facebook ArtPower on Instagram

Teatro Tierra Caliente presenta el teatro-comedia “Se Aliquila Mi Tesorito,”‘ una obra en español. Al clarear el Sol En una de las tantas comunidades mexicanas desde la parte más alta del Cerro del Berna, lejos una madre de familia sola y atrapada entre la extrema pobreza tiene que debatir entre vender o alquilar su tesorito......Acompañanos a disfrutar de esta obra comedia completamente familiar, escrita y dirigida por Soledad Escobedo. Interpretada por los estudiantes de la rama de Teatro de la Academia Tierra Caliente. Actuación especial de Fernando Bernal. Los esperamos! An original Spanish-language family comedy by Soledad Escobedo, Tierra Caliente presents “My Little Treasure for Rent.” As the sun rises on one of the many Mexican communities in the highest part of Cerro del Bernal, an impoverished single mother is forced to decide between selling or renting out her "little treasure." Enjoy this delightful family comedy written and directed by Soledad Escobedo and performed by the theater students of Tierra Caliente Academy with a special guest appearance by Fernando Bernal. We look forward to seeing you there!

On Thursday, April 6 at 5:30 p.m., the 100% volunteer-based nonprofit San Diego Professionals Against Cancer will be holding Bingo & Beer at Harland Brewing’s Scripps Ranch Tasting Room. There will be fun prizes for bingo winners including packages from BevMo, Dream Dinners, gift cards to local stores and restaurants and more. The bingo games are donation based with a suggested donation of $4 for one card of $10 for three cards. There will also be a DeLorean onsite for photo ops as the San Diego Festival of Beer’s theme this year is “Back to the Beer.” This is an all-ages, family-friendly event. View this event on Facebook

Celebrate Easter at Cafe Sevilla on Sunday, April 9, starting at 11 a.m. Indulge in our “Brunch from the Other South” menu and bottomless mimosas from 11a.m. – 3 p.m. while listening to live Spanish music. Enjoy brunch classics with a Spanish twist like our Spanish Eggs Benedict (Poached farm fresh eggs, Spanish jamón Serrano crisp & saffron hollandaise on Kalamata olive loaf; Spanish fries & greens) or Torrijas Spanish Style French Toast (French loaf soaked in nutmeg, cinnamon & lemon zest cream; topped with sangria blueberry syrup; served with fresh fruit). Our dinner menu will also be available to enjoy during and after brunch and we will have more live music in the evening. Reservations for brunch are recommended by calling 619-233-5979. Walk-ins are also welcome. Reservations for dinner can be made by calling 619-233-5979 or online via https://www.cafesevilla.com/reservations/. Walk-ins are also welcome. Cafe Sevilla San Diego on Facebook / Instagram

President Joe Biden rounded out his visit in San Diego Friday morning with a visit to ViaSat-Global Communications in Carlsbad. The president arrived Thursday night to speak at a rally in Oceanside in support of Congressman Mike Levin. Next, the San Diego Democratic Party is promoting a deceased candidate in the Chula Vista City Attorney race. If the late Simon Silva wins, the city may be forced to spend $2 million on a special election. And finally, For our Weekend Preview, we have the ballet, a powerful photography exhibit, music and some giant puppets.