Thursday, June 26th, 2025

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Good morning, Escondido. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 26th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The San Diego County Farm Bureau will host Farm Tour Day on Saturday, June 28 at 9 a.m. in Escondido—local farmers will lead guided walking tours every half hour at farms growing mushrooms, succulents, cacti, citrus and avocados while the day ends with a complimentary glass of sparkling wine with any tasting purchase. Escondido Times-Advocate
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Escondido police will patrol on Friday from 4 p.m. to 1 a.m. to check for drivers suspected of DUI as the Fourth of July holiday approaches—officers warn that alcohol, marijuana, and certain prescription drugs can impair driving. Escondido Times-Advocate
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Children’s Museum of Discovery celebrated its 25th birthday on Saturday — unveiling a new name to clarify its location, and the event took place at its campus across the street from Grape Day Park. This rebranding addresses past confusion about the museum’s city identity. Escondido Times-Advocate
- ➤ The California Center for the Arts in Escondido opened the XICANA! San Diego exhibit Friday which celebrates Chicana artists and featured local figures like Escondido City Councilmember Judy Fitzgerald—close to 400 people attended the record-setting reception. The exhibit runs June 21—November 2 and displays over 100 works in media including painting, sculpture, photography and performance art. Escondido Times-Advocate
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EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Escondido Union School District board selected Andy McGuire on June 17 to lead 14,000 K–8 students when current superintendent Dr. Rankins-Ibarra retires next year—his contract will be finalized at the board meeting on July 24 at 7 p.m., and he will begin a one-year transition on July 1 before fully assuming his duties on July 1, 2026. Escondido Times-Advocate
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Board of Supervisors member Jim Desmond said that many veterans in San Diego County still sleep on the streets despite a recent drop in veteran homelessness, and he will introduce a board letter today proposing a pilot program to add more RHAP beds and extra funding for case management. The proposal aims to expand emergency housing and support services — a step to help veterans secure stable housing and care. Escondido Times-Advocate
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Milan Iloski, an Escondido native, scored four goals in 12 minutes during his MLS debut for San Diego FC on Wednesday night in Vancouver and set a record for the fastest hat trick + he became the first player in club history to score four times. San Diego FC won five to three and moved into first place + the team will face Dallas on Saturday in their next match. NBC San Diego
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Dog Dental Cleaning Clinic
9 a.m. – 2 p.m. — Pets Plus — Appointments required — Enjoy a non-anesthetic dog dental cleaning along with other veterinary services at this special one-day event.
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Conservation Conversation: Protecting the Southwestern Pond Turtle
6-7 p.m. — Elfin Forest Recreational Reserve — Free entry — Learn about efforts to protect the native Southwestern Pond Turtle and its habitat in Escondido Creek.
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