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Friday, January 9th, 2026
Good morning, Escondido. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 9th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The California Center for the Arts, Escondido Foundation invites residents to a free Community Town Hall Meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 20, 6-7 p.m. at the Conference Center to share ideas for shaping future programs and partnerships. Escondido Times-Advocate
- ➤ Make-A-Wish San Diego will host its inaugural Polar Plunge this weekend near downtown—community members can join the chilly event to support children in need. NBC San Diego
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Cowboy Jack Band will perform country hits at First Congregational Church at 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 18. Tickets open at 1:30 p.m. with free entry for children ages 3 to 12 and students and 20 dollars for seniors and veterans and 30 dollars for adults as HVCCA marks 80 years. Escondido Times-Advocate
- ➤ The Escondido Art Association announced 2026’s Art Renaissance Year at the EAA Grand Avenue Gallery with monthly themed exhibitions featuring Kids Kaleidoscope in March and the Mayors Art Competition in April. Weekly art classes will continue at the North Island Credit Union Gallery & jurors will guide critique and growth. Escondido Times-Advocate
- ➤ The Downtown Business Association will host the annual Escondido Chocolate Festival on Saturday, Feb. 7, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. along Grand Avenue; attendees can pick up a passport ticket at Maple Street Plaza and sample chocolate paired with wine + beer while enjoying live music and local vendors. Escondido Times-Advocate
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Neighborhood Healthcare announced its purchase of the prominent 488 East Valley Parkway medical building during a recent City Council meeting and will expand its prenatal, laboratory, behavioral, and general care by adding pediatric services and dedicated trial space (while keeping current private medical tenants). Escondido Times-Advocate
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