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Friday, May 16th, 2025
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Good morning, Escondido. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 16th of May.
DRINK NEWS
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GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ City crews nearly finished the Grand Avenue makeover—this week they cleaned and sealed sidewalks while adding rock mulch, and they will soon strip surfaces, update streetlights, and install decorative fencing to complete final touches. The work will be wrapped up by early and late June so that the street is ready for the Escondido Street Festival on May 18. City of Escondido
- ➤ Two new roundabouts have been installed on Grand Avenue in Escondido to lower speeds and reduce conflict points, aligning with a trend supported by the US Department of Transportation that shows safer intersections lead to less severe crashes. Local residents report positive experiences and smoother traffic flow—benefiting daily commutes. CBS8
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ CBS 8 is running a contest where San Diego County Fair fans may win one of thirty-two four-packs of tickets by entering weekly sweepstakes from May 19 through June 15. The fair will be held from June 11 to July 6 at the Del Mar Fairgrounds—winners are notified by email and must be 18 or older. CBS8
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Lawrence Welk's Villas on the Greens Stay
May 23-30 — Villas on the Greens, Escondido, CA — From $2,900 — Enjoy a luxurious one-bedroom stay at a resort with golf, theater, and family-friendly activities.
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Escondido Choral Arts Concert
3-6 p.m. — California Center for the Arts, Escondido — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a captivating performance featuring Dan Forrest’s Requiem for the Living and full orchestra.
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Palomar Gem and Mineral Show
10 a.m. - 5 p.m., 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. — California Center for the Arts, Escondido — Entry fee TBD — Discover beautiful mineral specimens, cut gems, fossils, and exquisite jewelry crafted from the earth's treasures.
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