Good morning, Escondido.

San Diego County canceled its contracts with the Harm Reduction Coalition that provided millions of dollars to distribute naloxone and test street drugs, and investigators began reviewing the organization’s management as its founder returned to street work.

Supplies dropped from 8,000 to only 240 doses—authorities are now working with partners to ensure the public still has access to the life-saving drug.

Today, the City of Escondido announced Ken Plunkett as its new Chief of Police following a competitive recruitment process.

He will assume his role on September 2 with a starting salary of $290,000 — he has over 27 years of law enforcement experience — to enhance local public safety.

County supervisors toured a toxic area near Tijuana River on Friday and announced that twenty bright red signs warning about toxic gases will be installed in the coming weeks—Supervisor Paloma Aguirre said the county will also expand pollutant monitoring and health data collection to protect local hikers.

Lakeside father David Worsham, 44, suffered a massive heart attack after leaving Urgent Care for back pain.

He received urgent care at Sharp Grossmont Hospital and met with his medical team on Friday—he is grateful for the help from his wife and bystanders who performed CPR.

Marisela Concert

6-9 p.m. — Pala Casino Spa Resort — Tickets available — Experience the enchanting sounds of Marisela, a celebrated figure in pop music since the 1980s.

Paint & Sip Experience

11:30 a.m. — Kettle On Grand — Beverage included — Unleash your inner artist while painting with friends in a creative atmosphere.

Debuts: Contemporary Ballet Show

7:30-10:30 p.m. — California Center for the Arts, Escondido — Ticket info TBA — Experience captivating world premieres from notable choreographers in a groundbreaking ballet presentation.

The Mamas and Papas Experience

7-8:30 p.m. — The Grand | Ritz Theater — Ticketed event — Relive the flower power era with music from The Mamas & The Papas and other iconic songs.

Whitney Shay at The Centre

6-9:30 p.m. — The Centre — Free venue parking — Enjoy a night of soul and blues under the stars with Whitney Shay and friends.