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Thursday, February 5th, 2026
Good morning, Escondido. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 5th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Residents at Colina Del Sol Park have petitioned for a curfew to address safety and litter issues (aiming to restore a family-friendly environment), and they hope officials act promptly to improve the park conditions. NBC San Diego
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Congressman Darrell Issa announced today that local Navy veteran Royce Williams (Ret.) will be honored with the Congressional Medal of Honor for his heroic actions during the Korean War. He courageously faced enemy jets in 1952 to save his crew. Escondido Times-Advocate
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Two billionaire owners, Dan Friedkin and Jose Feliciano, have shown interest in buying the Padres, with the franchise valued at $2.31 billion according to Sportico. Their bid is part of an ongoing sale process by the Seidler family as they work towards resolving legal issues. NBC San Diego
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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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