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Escondido
Friday, May 15th, 2026
Good morning, Escondido. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 15th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Sand n Straw Community Farm invites residents to enjoy its year-round CSA program and farm stand hours (Wed 1-4pm, Sat 8-1pm) with seasonal produce and artisanal goods. The farm also offers engaging tours, gardening workshops and summer camps for families seeking hands-on outdoor learning in nature. The Vista Press
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Vista Irrigation District awarded scholarships to five high school seniors and cash prizes to three fourth-grade students for a water awareness poster contest themed Love Water, Save Water + their artwork will appear in the free 2027 Water Awareness Calendar at the district office in November. The Vista Press
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ County officials will begin lid flip trash inspections next week in unincorporated areas to help residents sort waste properly + bins that are mis-sorted will get an 'Oops' tag explaining recycling guidelines. CBS8
- ➤ CAL FIRE is offering wildfire prevention grants worth up to $70 million to support community projects such as hazardous fuels reduction and wildfire planning. A virtual workshop held on May 13 guided potential applicants, and eligible organizations must submit proposals by July 8 at 3:00 p.m. The Vista Press
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Tri-City Medical Center is now using the newest Mako 4.0 Robotic Spine System with Co-Pilot technology from Stryker to plan spine surgeries with real-time guidance; the advanced system uses detailed 3D imaging (improving precision and safety) to help patients recover faster. The Vista Press
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ On Friar Podcast, Padres analysts discussed the team’s offensive slump and rotation changes following Thursday’s loss in Milwaukee+ noting key contributions from Nick Castellanos and Gavin Sheets while NBC 7 will air postgame coverage on Sunday night. NBC San Diego
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Hidden City Sounds: Sara Petite Performance and Line Dance Classes
7-10 p.m. — California Center for the Arts, Escondido — Free entry — Experience the original sound of outlaw country with Sara Petite and join free line dance lessons prior to the show.
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The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit in Concert
3-6 p.m. — California Center for the Arts, Escondido — $30-$36 — Experience a grand choral symphony featuring music from the iconic film trilogy performed by a large ensemble.
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