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Wednesday, January 28th, 2026
Good morning, Escondido. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 28th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The 2nd annual Town Hall held on January 20 at the Conference Center let community members share ideas to shape the center’s future. Board leaders noted the arts center’s strong finances and plans for new dance classes and exhibits in 2026. Escondido Times-Advocate
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Mark Collins, owner of Evergreen Wholesale, sued the state in federal court after agriculture workers destroyed 32,000 healthy citrus plants at his Escondido nursery this week — he estimates his losses could reach up to $3 million. NBC San Diego
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The San Diego Regional Task Force on Homelessness will begin the annual Point-in-Time count this Thursday at 3:30 a.m. in Escondido, deploying 1,700 volunteers across over 50 sites to gather data (a federally mandated effort) that guides local funding and policy while election candidates monitor the process closely. Escondido Times-Advocate
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Ian Kelly, 31, is the new head football coach at Escondido High as the school replaces Stephen Dixon following his three-year tenure. The experienced coach (a former EH assistant and special education teacher) will lead the Cougars next season with emphasis on strong offensive and defensive lines. Escondido Times-Advocate
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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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