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Because Uvalde is so small, a local Justice of the Peace had the horrible task of identifying slain kids after the deadly shooting at Robb Elementary School. He says the images will stick with him.

Extended through Nov. 21. From the theater: North Coast Repertory Theatre continues its wholly live Season 40 by shining a light on a little-known chapter of the Civil War. Written by Richard Strand, Ben Butler is part comedy, part history and completely captivating. General Benjamin Butler faces an impossible moral dilemma: follow the letter of the law or make a game-changing move that could alter the course of American history. It’s a battle of writ and word play as the characters spar with each other over respect, equality and civil rights David Ellenstein directs Richard Baird,* Brian Mackey,* Brandon Pierce,* and Bruce Turk* on North Coast Rep’s mainstage. Audiences will see a full theatrical production with sets by Scenic Designer Marty Burnett, Light Design Matt Novotny, Costumes by Renetta Lloyd, and Prop Design Philip Korth. Aaron Rumley* is the Stage Manager. You won’t want to miss the Southern California premiere of the play The New York Times praised as “splendid,” and “it’s a hoot.” Ben Butler previews begin Wednesday, October 20. Opening Night on Saturday, October 23, at 8 p.m. It will play on the following schedule through November 21: • Wednesdays at 7 p.m. • Thursdays through Saturdays at 8 p.m. • Friday, October 22, and Wednesday, November 3 at 2 p.m. • Saturday and Sunday matinees at 2 p.m. • Sundays at 7 p.m. Location | North Coast Repertory Theatre Get tickets here! • Previews: $54 • Week Nights / Wednesday and Saturday matinees: $60 • Saturday evening and Sunday matinee: $65 • Sunday Night: $57 There will be a talkback with actors and director on October 29 after the performance. Seniors, Students, Military and Educators get $3 off admission. *The actor or stage manager appears through the courtesy of Actors’ Equity Association. For more information, please visit northcoastrep.org/production/ben-butler or call 858-481-1055.

A local florist says she's putting aside sunflowers for one of the victims, the daughter of one of her high school classmates. "Their baby's favorite was sunflowers," Kelly Baker said.

In 2016, a former Disney animator gave his followers a challenge: draw a mermaid every day for the month of May. Today, prompts motivate people to make pieces of mermaid art.

Pipeline deliveries, which are critical to Hungary, Slovakia and the Czech Republic, won't be affected by the ban. The much more complicated issue of Russian natural gas remains unresolved.

At least eight people were killed and another 45 wounded in mass shootings across the United States since Wednesday.

Operating seasonally, the Bahia Belle is a turn-of-the-century, Mississippi-style boat that provides a 45-minute sightseeing cruise of Mission Bay. The 74-foot, 3-story sternwheeler boat offers an observation deck to view the beautiful sites of the 4,200-acre aquatic park. With departures from either the Bahia Resort Hotel or its sister property the Catamaran Resort Hotel and Spa, this relaxing boat cruise is a scenic way to spend an evening with friends or family. The Bahia Belle Sightseeing Cruise season runs through Oct. 31, 2021. Departing from Bahia Resort Hotel Fridays | Sundays 6 p.m. | 7 p.m. | 8 p.m.| 9 p.m. Departing from Catamaran Resort Hotel and Spa Thursdays | Saturdays 6 p.m. | 7 p.m. | 8 p.m.| 9 p.m.

As President Biden visited Uvalde on Sunday, federal officials said they would investigate how law enforcement responded to the massacre that left 19 fourth-grade students and two teachers dead.

A stampede Saturday at a church charity event in southern Nigeria left 31 people dead and seven injured at a program that aimed to offer hope to the needy.

Jewish pilgrims visited early Sunday ahead of a nationalist parade through the Old City, prompting Palestinians to throw rocks and fireworks.