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Saturday, March 14th, 2026
Good morning, Escondido. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 14th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Twenty San Diegan women were honored for their community impact (including the 2026 woman of the year) in North County, and NBC 7’s Nicole Gomez covered the event. NBC San Diego
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Golden Bough, an acclaimed Celtic trio, will perform on Sunday, March 22 at 2 p.m. at First Congregational Church in Escondido. Tickets cost $30 for adults and $20 for seniors, military, and veterans, while children (ages 3-12) and students enter free. Escondido Times-Advocate
- ➤ Director Mark Isiratoff began filming his fan-made spinoff Scream – Bad to the Bone on his custom-built sets in Escondido with strong local support. The trailer will drop in August and the film is set to release on Halloween at a local theater. Escondido Times-Advocate
- ➤ The Miss Escondido Pageant is inviting young women and girls to compete in the 2026 season with divisions for ages 9 to 12, 13 to 16, and 17 to 23. Weekly practices are held on Sundays from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Chamber of Commerce on 720 N. Broadway. Escondido Times-Advocate
- ➤ ESCO Alley Art will unveil six large murals by local artists on Saturday, April 18 at 3:30 p.m. on the wall of the Neighborhood Healthcare Building at 460 North Elm St. adjacent to the Escondido Creek Trail + the event includes a meet-and-greet with kids activities, music and refreshments. Escondido Times-Advocate
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ An Escondido resident won $1,532,761 from a ticket sold at Varso gas station near the end of February — the station earned about $15,000 — and a local scavenger hunt near Target at the Escondido Promenade on March 1 drew a busy crowd chasing hidden cash. Escondido Times-Advocate
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ More than 40 supporters gathered at A Delight of France in downtown Escondido recently as Councilmember Judy Fitzgerald hosted a meet-and-greet to back candidates John Franklin, Ed Musgrove and Jordan Marks, with Mayor Dane White and Congressman Darrell Issa attending. Escondido Times-Advocate
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ San Pasqual girls basketball team won the CIF title after defeating Logan Memorial in the finals, with strong plays from Gloria Lopez, Nelli Reilly and Jackie Perez. Classical's girls water polo team ended their season with a 6-4 loss to Scripps Ranch at Coggin Aquatics Complex. Escondido Times-Advocate
- ➤ San Diego State edged New Mexico 64-62 on Friday, March 13 when B.J. Davis hit a last-second layup at a Las Vegas semifinal, and the team now needs one win in the conference title game to earn an NCAA Tournament spot. NBC San Diego
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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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Circus Vargas
12-3 p.m. — Mershops North County Mall — Tickets start at $92 — Experience an unforgettable circus event with thrilling performances in Escondido.
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