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Tuesday, May 19th, 2026
Good morning, Escondido. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 19th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Community advocates gathered on Monday at Waterfront Park urging the county board to pause plans to close San Pasqual Academy (a residential school for foster youth serving 42 full-time students) and delay the transition of students back to foster homes; the board will vote on the proposal Wednesday. CBS8
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Escondido Art Association is hosting its annual Midsummer Night’s Magic gala on Saturday, June 13 at The Hidden Chateau for art bidding, music and food while its Kids Summer Art Camp starts Tuesday, June 9 at ESCO ARTS Gallery with sign up required online. The Vista Press
- ➤ The California Center for the Arts, Escondido will host its 61st Independence Day Festival on July 4 from 4:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at Grape Day Park, featuring live music, local food trucks (including craft beverages) and a hula hoop contest, followed by a free fireworks show (open to all). The Vista Press
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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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