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Escondido
Thursday, March 12th, 2026
Good morning, Escondido. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 12th of March.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The San Diego County Fair announced seven new Grandstand concerts at the Del Mar Fairgrounds during its summer fair from June 10 to July 5 & tickets will be available at 10 a.m. March 13 on sdfair.com. The Coast News
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ On Wednesday, gas prices in San Diego County rose by 4.2 cents to $5.359—recording the highest level since April 25, 2024. The 21-day climb (driven by Iran conflict tensions) may push costs higher for local drivers. NBC San Diego
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Anza-Borrego Desert State Park and Carlsbad State Beach are nominated in the second annual California State Parks Foundation poll, with voting opening today. The poll spotlights local parks for camping + hiking + wildflowers, inviting residents to share their favorites among San Diego County sites. The Coast News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Palomar College guard Angel Ochoa crossed the border from Tijuana each day to play college basketball and now leads his team while planning a return next season to chase a professional career. His daily routine helped him overcome challenges on both sides of the border. The Coast News
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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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Earth Day Escondido 2026
10 a.m. – 2 p.m. — Washington Park — Free entry — Celebrate Earth Day with family-friendly activities focused on sustainability and local community connection.
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