Good morning, Escondido.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Circus Vargas

1-4 p.m. — Mershops North County Mall — Tickets starting at $69 — Experience an unforgettable circus performance with featuring Circus Vargas.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.