Good morning, Escondido.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.