Good morning, Escondido.

The UCANR Southwest Regional Food Business Center visited the Escondido AgX Regional Innovation Hub at 455 N Quince St. and watched Heal the Earth take delivery of a new refrigerated truck funded by a UCANR grant + assistance from the San Diego Food System Alliance to support the Foodshed.

Freedom Solar was named a finalist for the 2026 BBB Torch Awards for Ethics, honoring companies that act with trust and integrity in our community.

The winner will be announced on Wednesday, Sept. 9 at La Jolla Marriott.

Escondido-based Mosaic Theatricals marked its 3rd anniversary as an independent nonprofit by announcing its 2026–2027 MainStage Season, featuring a resident theatre partnership at Bornemann Theatre on the TERI Campus of Life and community programs including student arts enrichment with Escondido schools. Tickets for plays go on sale Aug. 1.

TCG Entertainment announces Cirque Musica Holiday Wonderland, a dazzling cirque performance featuring aerialists and acrobatics, set for December 9 at California Center for the Arts.

Tickets are on sale at approved outlets + the show promises a magical holiday experience in Escondido.

Moonlight Stage Productions begins its 45th season at Vista’s Moonlight Amphitheatre with a revival of Guys and Dolls.

The production will run from Aug. 12 to 28 at 8 p.m. with tickets costing between $21 and $71.

ESCO ARTS is accepting submissions for its 'Urban Scenes' exhibition at the Esco Arts Gallery on Saturday, Aug.

1 for 2D and 3D works under 30 inches. Artist Karen Haub will judge and host live demo on Thursday, Aug. 6 plus medal awards at the opening on Saturday, Aug. 8.

The California Center for the Arts Museum is hosting a free Chicano Block Party on Saturday, Aug.

8 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. (the event celebrates Chicano art, culture and community with a lowrider car show, live music and creative workshops).

On July 22, the Economic Development Committee hosted Director Jennifer Schoeneck to review community projects including the fully funded Rinks Foundation ice rink proposal for Kit Carson Park.

The proposal, approved for feasibility in June, could spur local investment (with plans also covering the North County Mall area).

The California Center for the Arts, Escondido will host its 3rd annual Back 2 School Artful Start event on Saturday, Aug.

1, from noon to 3 p.m. Families can enjoy free haircuts (on a first-come, first-served basis), museum visits, creative art projects, and backpacks for the first 200 students.

The Cleveland National Forest has extended its comment period on proposed recreation fee increases until Sept.

30 to let visitors share input on planned fee changes (including hikes and campgrounds) that will support site maintenance and staffing improvements.

Mayor Dane White inspected the 8 ft Creek Trail fence on Monday, July 27 and said it is largely working despite one lock issue.

The cut-resistant fence has reduced unauthorized encampments and he urged residents to use the Report It app for prompt repairs.

Neighborhood Healthcare in Escondido has named Dr. Edgar Bulloch chief medical officer after serving as associate chief since 2023 (replacing Dr. James Schultz, who retired at the end of June) to help extend compassionate care to local families.

Rental scams are rising as renters compete for housing, and the county DA warns locals to verify property details before sending deposits (listings that refuse in-person tours or offer unusually low rents are red flags).

Tatis Jr. recorded his first five-hit game with two RBIs in an 8-7 Padres win against the Rockies on Tuesday night as Bogaerts' sac fly in the bottom of the ninth ended Colorado's comeback effort.

The Padres capitalized on four Colorado errors to notch their fourth straight win.

Former Escondido standout Bowyn Cannon is set to play at Palomar College this season after rushing for 1,524 yards last year, demonstrating how junior college football offers a fourth option for gifted players often overlooked by higher programs (local schools include Mesa, Grossmont, and Southwestern).