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Friday, February 27th, 2026
Good morning, Escondido. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 27th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Downtown gets a lift as The Gypsy Belle Teas & Gifts opens at 401 West Grand Ave on Sunday, March 1 at 11 a.m., offering remedies, teas, gifts and toys. Escondido Street Festival runs May 17 on Grand Ave, and Chick Day starts at Hawthorne Country Store on March 14. Escondido Times-Advocate
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Ono Hawaiian BBQ is celebrating its grand opening today at 555 West Mission Ave with twenty-five $100 promo cards and buy-one-get-one-free offers at 12:30 p.m. A gas station at 2004 E-Valley Parkway was sold for $5,050,000 and will reopen after renovations in about six months. Escondido Times-Advocate
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ A Women’s History Month exhibit featuring photographers Debe Arlook, Christina McFaul, and Michele Zousmer will open March 7 at The Photographer’s Eye Gallery in Escondido (326 E. Grand Ave.). The gallery will host an artists’ reception on March 14 at 5 p.m. Escondido Times-Advocate
- ➤ The Grand Tea Room will host Oscar Wilde’s classic comedy The Importance of Being Earnest from March 5 to March 22 during a high tea dinner theater production. Guests will enjoy a multi-course tea menu in an intimate setting as the event marks a 10th anniversary partnership with 413 Repertory Theater. Escondido Times-Advocate
- ➤ Música en la Plaza returns this season with free concerts in the Lyric Courtyard starting Friday, April 24 from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. and running every last Friday of the month through September 25, featuring diverse Latin music acts with local food trucks + cocktails available for purchase. The Vista Press
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ San Pasqual High School has launched the Career Kickstart AP program that offers students hands-on work experience & personal finance lessons through local internships at diverse businesses. Teacher Amber Vanderwarker leads the pilot, and two new AP courses will be added next year to boost career readiness. Escondido Times-Advocate
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On Feb. 26, the San Diego County Water Authority Board approved an MOU with the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation + Metropolitan Water District to test a pilot program that shifts water from Carlsbad’s desalination plant to the Colorado River Basin. The test aims to lower costs and boost water reliability. The Vista Press
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Cougars rallied in the fourth quarter to secure a 59-44 win over Eastlake in a CIF quarterfinal last Friday night, highlighted by Anaya McGlory (14 points, 24 rebounds) and key contributions from her teammates. They now advance to face Our Lady of Peace in the semifinal. Escondido Times-Advocate
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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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