Good morning, Escondido.

Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank raised over $1.5 million last weekend at its 14th annual gala held at a 90,000 sqft Miramar warehouse.

The fundraiser backed the Food 4 Kids Backpack Program that feeds 3,777 students across 21 school districts and earned a $350,000 matching gift from Neurocrine Biosciences.

Supervisor Terra Lawson-Remer and Scripps medical experts are hosting a free e-bike safety webinar on May 12 at 6 p.m. following a county bicycle safety proclamation; the webinar will review injury trends and offer safety tips for young riders and parents.

At the San Diego County Fair's Toyota Summer Concert Series, Demi Lovato will perform on June 24 at 7:30 p.m. while Warren Zeiders is scheduled for July 3 at the same time.

Tickets go on sale Friday at 10 a.m. plus a household limit of eight applies.

County officials said six wild rodents have tested positive for hantavirus this year yet human cases remain extremely rare; experts advise residents to ventilate areas and use wet cleaning methods in cabins, garages, and sheds to reduce exposure to droppings, noting that deer mice are the main carriers locally.

The Padres beat the Giants 5 to 1 on May 6 in San Francisco after Matt Waldron pitched strongly and homers from Gavin Sheets and Xander Bogaerts pushed the team ahead; they will host the Cardinals tomorrow in San Diego.

Bikes & Beers Escondido

8 AM – 12 PM — Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens — Registration required — California’s premier bike ride and beer festival awaits enthusiasts.

Starpower Talent Competition

Time TBA — Museum at The California Center for the Arts, Escondido — Check registration details — Experience the ultimate stage for dancers of all ages to showcase their talent.