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Thursday, February 26th, 2026
Good morning, Escondido. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 26th of February.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Stargazers in Escondido will see a rare planetary parade on Saturday evening as Venus, Jupiter, and Saturn briefly appear after sunset (Mercury is hard to spot), and a total lunar eclipse will turn the moon red Tuesday morning with totality from 3:00 to 4:00 a.m. CBS8
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ San Diego FC captain Jeppe Tverskov said his team began 2026 strong after a 5+0 win over Montreal, noting their offense surged even without Chucky Lozano in the lineup. He explained the adjustment comes as the club sets its sights on a robust season. NBC San Diego
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Route 78 Mariachi Festival
12-5 p.m. — California Center for the Arts, Escondido — $25-$125 — Experience a vibrant Sunday of professional Mariachi performances and cultural festivities.
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Circus Vargas
1-4 p.m. — Mershops North County Mall — Tickets starting at $69 — Experience an unforgettable circus performance with featuring Circus Vargas.
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Circus Vargas
12-3 p.m. — Mershops North County Mall — Tickets starting at $69 — Experience the thrills and excitement of live circus performances in Escondido.
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Circus Vargas
6:30-9:30 p.m. — Mershops North County Mall — Tickets start at $69 — Experience the magic and excitement of Circus Vargas in Escondido.
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Circus Vargas
7-10 p.m. — Mershops North County Mall — Tickets from $69 — Experience the magic of Circus Vargas at North County Mall in Escondido, CA.
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Circus Vargas
7-10 p.m. — Mershops North County Mall — Tickets starting at $69 — Experience the thrill of Circus Vargas in Escondido's North County Mall.
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Circus Vargas
7-10 p.m. — Mershops North County Mall — Tickets from $69 — Experience the thrills and chills of Circus Vargas at North County Mall in Escondido.
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Ticitozaá Folklorico Dance Festival
12-10 p.m. — California Center for the Arts, Escondido — Free to attend — Experience a vibrant celebration of traditional Mexican dance with colorful costumes and energetic performances.
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Ticitozaá Folklorico Dance Festival
12-8 p.m. — California Center for the Arts, Escondido — Ticket prices vary — Celebrate vibrant folkloric dance cultures at this exciting festival.
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Circus Vargas
7-10 p.m. — Mershops North County Mall — Tickets start at $69 — Experience the thrilling performances of Circus Vargas at North County Mall.
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