Good morning, Escondido.

Sand N’ Straw Community Farm offers a year-round CSA with fresh produce and local products available for pickup (Wed 1-4pm, Sat 8-1pm) while also hosting summer camps, guided tours and gardening workshops for families.

The 26th Cruisin’ Grand opens Friday, June 5 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Grand Ave and nearby streets, showcasing American made classics + muscle and heritage cars with themed nights honoring military on July 3 and first responders on September 11 and live music rounding out the event.

Mayor Dane White moved the artwork of four medal awardees from the Mayor’s Art Contest to City Council Chambers, where it will be on display through the end of May.

On Wednesday, county supervisors approved a plan to invest up to $2.75 million in arts programs and creative spaces throughout underserved neighborhoods.

The proposal includes an artist grant program and Black Arts and Culture District investments (guidelines ensure accountability) and was supported by community input.

The Photographer's Eye Gallery is set to open The Hands That Feed Us, a photo exhibit by Jimmy Dorantes that honors the farmworkers behind daily meals.

The event begins tomorrow at 5 p.m. with an artist visit and reception, and the exhibit runs until June 6.

The Escondido Art Association will host the Shape Form Line opening at 121 West Grand Ave on Saturday, May 9 from 5 to 7 p.m. Artists receive awards while art in the Mayors Contest displays in City Council Chambers and docent shifts and a June 13 gala engage the community.

San Pasqual High School teacher Jennifer Franey was recognized as a Leader Among Peers by ACSA Region 18 charters for her work with professional learning communities, project-based learning, and equitable grading.

School officials said her leadership has strengthened classroom instruction and improved the learning environment.

The Regional Task Force on Homelessness released new figures showing Escondido’s unsheltered homeless declined 11.7%, from 307 in 2025 to 271 in 2026.

City officials credit public-private partnerships for expanding detox beds and shelter programs, marking two years of steady progress.

Data from the Get Noisy network shows that 77% of Palomar Airport's flights in April exceeded 65 decibels and 15% reached 80 decibels.

A Board of Supervisors meeting on May 20 (Wed, 9AM) and a PAAC meeting on May 21 (Thu, 6PM) will address additional American Airlines flights.

Escondido Boxing Academy will host amateur boxing matches on May 24 at its gym on Quince Street with bouts starting at 1 p.m. and weigh-ins from 8 to 10 a.m.; tickets cost $25 ($10 for kids) as proceeds support the academy’s programs.

Escondido Charter’s junior infielder Zaliyah Jones is having a standout season with a .581 batting average, strong on-base and slugging marks, and 5 homers in 20 games; her team holds a 15-5 record as they prepare for upcoming playoffs.

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.