Friday, April 11th, 2025

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Good morning, Escondido. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 11th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ North County Global Youth Service Day will be held for youth aged 12 and older and is organized by North County JustServe Specialists & hosted by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints; youth will need to bring a jar of peanut butter for the North County Food Bank. They can choose from service projects such as sanding and oiling toy cars, tying blankets for those in need or wrapping children’s books as Christmas gifts & later enjoy an activity hour with light refreshments and games like mega dodgeball, 9-square and giant parachute games. The Vista Press
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The California Center for the Arts, Escondido Foundation and Six String Society will host Tommy Castro and the Pain Killers with special guests Sue Palmer and Liz Ajuzie on Sunday, June 15 at 3 p.m. at the California Center for the Arts in Escondido—tickets start at $32 at the box office and go up to $102 with a VIP meet and greet option available. The Vista Press
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ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Supervisor Jim Desmond attended a critical meeting with the Environmental Protection Agency in Washington, D.C. today to present evidence of the Tijuana sewage crisis that has closed beaches and endangered local health—officials are now prioritizing action as he vows to hold Mexico accountable. The Vista Press
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Escondido Police Department now offers text and email alerts via Nixle so residents can get updates on emergencies, road closures, and missing person reports. Residents can enroll by texting their ZIP code to 888777 — then create a Nixle account online to select alert preferences. City of Escondido
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ San Diego FC has impressed fans with a strong start in its inaugural season and sits in second place in the Western Conference after winning key matches against four recent MLS Cup champions—making them a serious playoff contender. NBC San Diego
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Wings of Hope Butterfly Release
1:30-3:30 p.m. — California Center for the Arts, Escondido — Free event — Release butterflies, enjoy live music, and listen to uplifting messages from the grief support team while savoring sweet treats.
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Carmen by City Ballet of San Diego
2:00 – 3:30 PM — The Centre — Tickets $46.80 – $142.80 — Experience the dramatic storytelling of Carmen through stunning ballet performances.
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Old Escondido Mother's Day Home Tour
6-11 p.m. — 329 E 7th Ave, Escondido — $30 pre-purchase, $35 at door — Explore five historic homes and enjoy refreshments in a charming Mother’s Day tradition.
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