Good morning, Escondido.

Jack Raymond will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2026 North County Arts Awards on Saturday, July 25 at the California Center for the Arts, Escondido Conference Center.

The ceremony will honor local artists & organizations for their commitment to enriching our community’s cultural fabric.

Esco Arts Gallery hosts Kids Art Summer Camp every Tuesday from 10 a.m. to noon through August 4 at 121 West Grand Ave.+ Craig Reesor and volunteer artists teach drawing, painting and other techniques to participants aged 6 and up+ registration is required and costs $15 per student.

The 2026 tax roll shows that Escondido property values are now at $25.3 billion—a 5.25% increase from last year's total.

This record valuation boosts property tax revenue for essential local services and provides significant savings for homeowners and community programs.

Escondido City Council members Joe Garcia and Consuelo Martinez travel to San Jacinto Amilpas today under the Sister Cities program with a city staff member.

They will meet a local nonprofit and join folkloric celebrations where Escondido youth perform & may appear at a future council meeting.

TrueCare and Palomar Family Counseling Services will merge on Sept.

1 — joining resources to offer continued health, dental, and mental care for 80,000 people annually. PFCS will contribute $100,000 to the Escondido Community Foundation as the merger ensures no service disruption for clients.

Jim Desmond announced that three Crisis Stabilization Units and a crisis response pilot have launched at Tri-City Medical Center to give real beds and trained help for families in crisis.

The new services aim to meet local mental health needs while state programs remain delayed.

The San Diego County Department of Health and Human Services is offering free air-conditioned cool zones at libraries and community centers this summer to help residents beat extreme heat.

People can use these sites to cool off and follow health tips to stay safe during high temperatures.

Guns N' Roses & Mötley Crüe Rock Tribute

8:00 – 10:40 PM — The Grand | Ritz Theater — Ticket information varies — Experience the electrifying sounds of the ultimate tribute bands for a night of classic rock.

Il Tabarro Opera and Ballet Performance

3:00 – 5:30 PM — California Center for the Arts, Escondido — Tickets available — Experience Puccini's haunting opera and a unique neoclassical ballet adaptation in one unforgettable performance.