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The White House says at least 11 American citizens have been killed in the fighting between Hamas and Israel.

For a month straight, San Diego’s gas prices have been steadily climbing. The average price for a gallon of gas Friday is $5.99 a gallon. But if state lawmakers agree to a proposal this week from California Gov. Gavin Newsom, car owners, transit riders and long-haul truck drivers could soon see some financial relief. Plus, a preview of Gounod’s grand opera “Roméo et Juliette,” based on Shakespeare's famous tale of star-crossed lovers, at the San Diego Opera. And, the Academy Awards are this weekend. KPBS arts reporter Beth Beth Accomando and Moviewallas podcaster Yazdi Pithavala discuss all things Oscars.

NPR's Michel Martin speaks with playwright Kenneth Lin about his play Exclusion, which explores racial tensions through the lens of the entertainment industry.

New film from "Succession's" Mark Mylod is tasty but not filling

"Carmen Argote: Filtration System for a Process-based Practice" features a recent body of work by Los Angeles-based artist Carmen Argote (b. 1981, Guadalajara, MX), much of which was completed during the pandemic. Accomplished over a five-year period, six interwoven series navigate the artist's perennial walking practice, centering around Lincoln Park in East Los Angeles. Through sculpture, drawing, voice recordings, and actions, Argote playfully galumphs over boundaries between public and private, self and world, and human and non-human animal. On display June 4 through October 23, 2022 during museum hours. Thursday to Sunday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday to Wednesday: Closed Location | Museum of Contemporary Art Downtown Get tickets here! Adults: $10 San Diego County and Tijuana Residents: $8 MCASD members: Free Military and their families with ID: Free People aged 17 and under: Free Adults aged 18–23: Free with Art Pass Membership SNAP/EBT Card Holder with card: Free For more information, please visit mcasd.org/exhibitions/carmen-argote-filtration-system-for-a-process-based-practice or call (858) 454-3541.

The FIRST Robotics Competition has evolved from a fascinating after-school activity to having an impact on the tech and engineering world, involving tens of thousands of teens across the globe.

LITVAKdance premieres new works by artistic director, Sadie Weinberg and guest choreographers Chuck Wilt, Patricia Sandback, sol de la rosa and international choreographer Ido Gidron that delve into themes that consider our natural environment and human's place in it in Terrain and other dance stories. Performances April 29 at 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. and April 30 at 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. Related links: LITVAKdance on Instagram | Facebook

Martin Scorsese's film Killers of the Flower Moon chronicles a series of murders targeting Osage people in the 1920s. Scorsese shot on location in Oklahoma and consulted closely with Osage citizens.

San Diego Botanic Garden (SDBG) Summer exhibition, "World of Houseplants", is officially in full swing running through Monday, September 5. With 66% of American households owning at least one houseplant (according to a 2020 Statista survey) and millennials driving 2021 houseplant sales (according to Garden Center Magazine), green thumbs can flock to take in San Diego Botanic Garden's World of Houseplants which has incorporated hundreds more houseplants, from easy, everyday plants to rare species to its already impressive collection of air plants, aroids, carnivorous plants and wax plants. SDBG is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Wednesday through Monday. Members of SDBG and other gardens participating in the American Horticultural Society's Reciprocal Admissions Program receive free admission. SDBG members get exclusive access to the exhibition on Sundays, 9 - 10 am. Non-member admissions range from $12 to $18. Entrance to the exhibition includes access to the rest of the Garden’s 37 acres during the same visit. The seven week run of World of Houseplants, will feature: Displays in the Garden’s state-of-the-art, 8,000 square foot, glass-enclosed facility, the Dickinson Family Education Conservatory, which will be enhanced in immersive, artistic designs incorporating hundreds of additional plants brought in for the exhibition On select days, vendors from the US and abroad will sell everyday plants and collector cuttings, potting materials, unique pots, and other houseplant products. SDBG will offer multiple classes and hand-on workshops to share information about caring for plants from begonias to bromeliads, potting techniques and supplies, keeping houseplants looking their best, and things to consider when setting up a plant collection. WHEN | July 16 - Sept. 5, 2022 TIME 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Wednesday through Monday Exclusive access for SDBG member on Sundays, 9 - 10 a.m. VENUE | San Diego Botanic Garden ADMISSION | Tickets can be purchased here $12-$18 for Non-member SOCIALS: Follow San Diego Botanic Garden on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram!

The San Diego Festival of Science and Engineering is back in action and better than ever! Events include two block parties, interactive classroom learning, a movie night, a recycled art competition, weekly podcasts, a group hike, and much more! Join us for the Barrio Logan STEAM Block Party! This inclusive, outdoor community event will take place in the heart of Barrio Logan. Combining culture, science and art, the day will include a mix of student competitions, art displays, live exhibits, hands-on STEAM booths, and more! This is a family-friendly environment where curiosity and exploration intersect creativity and culture. Join us for hands-on activities, competitions, food, and fun! Date | Saturday, April 16 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Location | Mercado Del Barrio This event is free and open to the public. Hosted in partnership with the Barrio Logan Science & Art Expo. For more information, please visit lovestemsd.org/barrio-logan-steam-block-party or call (858) 623-4253.