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Escondido
Tuesday, August 5th, 2025
Good morning, Escondido. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 5th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A new transitional housing center for women veterans and their children will open on August 15th in Escondido—providing free safe shelter with computer access, a food pantry, and mental health services through Operation Mental Health, while the application process is now open. The Vista Press
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ North Island Credit Union launched its annual book drive on August 4 to collect new books for Title 1 school children and is accepting donations at its San Diego County branches, including one at 1230 Auto Park Way in Escondido, through August 31 — a key part of its Storytime literacy campaign with ABC 10News. The Vista Press
- ➤ Palomar College announced that registration remains open for fall courses starting August 25 at its campuses — including the Escondido center — serving over 29,000 students with more than 250 degree options. The college will launch new programs in law, glass arts, and noncredit workforce preparation with TERi Campus of Life to support students’ educational and career goals. The Vista Press
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ A trio of black bear cubs was rescued from Calaveras County and taken to Ramona Wildlife Center, where vets evaluated them last month. When tests found the female cub had a deformed limb and a bullet wound — conditions that would cause lifelong pain — she was humanely euthanized while two male cubs remain in an outdoor enclosure for care and potential release. NBC San Diego
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ CAL FIRE showed the damage a pink retardant drop can cause — its force can destroy a car and endanger people — and urged locals to steer clear of sprayed areas. The agency also announced a $12 million upgrade to its Ramona Air Attack Base that will rebuild the tarmac for the C-130H, with work set to begin on Aug. 12 and last for eight months to a year. CBS8
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ San Diego County health officials reminded residents to prevent Lyme disease after singer Justin Timberlake announced his infection, even though the disease remains rare locally. They advised using EPA-registered repellents, staying in the middle of trails, and checking for ticks in grassy and wooded areas like Mission Trails, Mount Laguna, and Balboa Park — ticks do not jump and should be removed with tweezers promptly to lower the risk of illness. CBS8
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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.
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Paint & Sip Experience
11:30 a.m. — Kettle On Grand — Beverage included — Unleash your inner artist while painting with friends in a creative atmosphere.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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~ Benjamin Franklin
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