Good morning, Escondido.

Friends of Lake Hodges invite volunteers to help clean up the lake on Sunday, Apr.

26 from 9:30 to 11:00 a.m. at Lake Hodges in Escondido — register by Apr. 8 for a free t-shirt.

Mosaic Theatricals has announced its 2026 Cabaret Series with an expanded lineup of live performances at Vintana Wine + Dine in Escondido + Diversionary Theatre in San Diego.

The series will offer varied cabaret experiences across the season.

Four male cheetah cubs at San Diego Zoo Safari Park have been named – Nyasi, Owadgi, Ohani, and Nkala – marking the park’s first cheetah litter in six years; voters helped choose Nyasi’s name from African languages as the most vocal cub while guests must book an Ultimate Safari tour to see them.

A 3.5 magnitude earthquake struck eastern San Diego County on Monday at about 2:06 p.m. with its epicenter 8 miles north of the border near Tecate + 30 miles east of downtown, shaking areas like Poway, La Mesa, and Alpine with no reported injuries or damage.

Germán Márquez pitched five shutout innings in Monday night's 5-0 win for the San Diego Padres at Pittsburgh.

The right-hander allowed six hits, struck out four and walked one in his second start after joining the rotation with a minor league deal.

Gourd Dreamcatchers Workshop

6:30-8:30 p.m. — The Grand | Ritz Theater — All materials provided — Create a unique gourd dreamcatcher while exploring Native American cultural traditions.

KPOP Guardians Tribute Show

4:00 – 5:30 PM — The Grand | Ritz Theater — Tickets may be required — Experience a vibrant celebration of K-Pop with impressive performances and dazzling visuals.

Randy Travis Concert

7:30-9 p.m. — California Center for the Arts, Escondido — Ticket prices vary — Experience the musical legacy of Randy Travis, a Country Music Hall of Fame inductee with over 25 million albums sold.

Music in the Plaza: Carlos y Charlos

7 p.m. — California Center for the Arts, Escondido — Ticket required — Enjoy the vibrant sounds of traditional Norteño music from two talented multi-instrumentalists.

Trails n Vines Wine Run

Event Day — Escondido California — Registration Fee Required — Experience a unique trail race featuring both road and a kids run.

City Ballet of San Diego - The Firebird

2-5 p.m. — California Center for the Arts, Escondido — Ticket prices vary — Experience the enchanting performance of the classic ballet 'The Firebird' in a beautiful venue.