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Escondido
Wednesday, March 4th, 2026
Good morning, Escondido. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 4th of March.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Escondido resident Brad Sandstrom turns single wine corks into art in his workshop, crafting items from chessboards to a CBS 8 reporter bobblehead. He invites community challenges via email, proving that one cork can do it all. CBS8
- ➤ Elephant Valley at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park opens tomorrow, Thursday, Mar. 5, near Escondido. The new exhibit lets visitors get close to elephants in a habitat that mimics their native lands + a two-story restaurant offers a welcome break. NBC San Diego
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Prices for a gallon of gas in the region rose nearly four cents overnight to $4.73 due to a $10 surge in oil prices caused by conflict abroad—local experts warn that higher fuel costs may also raise shipping and goods prices. CBS8
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The California Department of Food and Agriculture declared a citrus quarantine in Ramona after two trees tested positive for Huanglongbing, a citrus greening disease. Officials said the measure limits moving citrus plant parts & will boost inspections to protect a $144 million industry. 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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