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Thursday, January 15th, 2026
Good morning, Escondido. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 15th of January.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The San Diego Latino Film Festival picked 11 poster finalists from over 150 entries worldwide and will announce the winner next Friday, Jan. 23. The chosen design will serve as the official poster for the 33rd festival running March 18-22 & mark a vibrant celebration of Latino art. CBS8
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Firefighters in Escondido are relieved by recent rains that produced green vegetation amid persistent dry Santa Ana winds — a change that supports local fire efforts during challenging dry conditions. NBC San Diego
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ San Diego County officials have asked residents to join the annual pre-dawn volunteer count for the region's homeless on Jan. 29 from 4-8 a.m. Although 300 county employees typically participate, 1,700 volunteers are needed, with registration open to ensure accurate data for funding + services. NBC San Diego
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Padres hired former manager Bud Black as senior adviser to baseball operations + longtime slugger Wil Myers as a special assignment coach for player development, the team confirmed Wednesday. NBC San Diego
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PMP Program In-Person Training
9 AM – 5 PM — Regus - Escondido - La Terraza Corporate Plaza — From $999.00 — Enhance your project management skills with essential insights into governance and compliance.
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The Ranch 50K Race
The Ranch 50K — Starting at dawn — Daley Ranch Park — Registration fee applies — Challenge yourself with a stunning trail run featuring a grand total of 6,318 feet of elevation gain.
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