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Wednesday, August 6th, 2025
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Good morning, Escondido. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 6th of August.
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ A 72,000-acre wildfire in San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara Counties sent smoke to San Diego County, and a smoke haze was visible on Tuesday. The Gifford Fire started last Friday along Highway 166, has grown to 72,400 acres with 7% containment, and forecasters expect smoky conditions for a couple more days. NBC San Diego
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ San Diego County has opened its annual Cool Zones program to provide over 80 free, air-conditioned shelters for residents to beat the heat through Oct. 31—these sites include libraries, community and senior centers and target groups at risk from extreme heat. CBS8
- ➤ Escondido Neighbors for Solutions presented a draft resolution last month to affirm a 'Welcoming City' status that protects all residents (regardless of immigration status) amid rising federal enforcement, and Councilmember Christian Garcia with Mayor Dane White later backed a letter urging congressional reform to set clear local policies (a proposal expected to be voted on soon). The Coast News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Padres beat the Diamondbacks 10-5 on Tuesday night when Luis Arráez hit the go-ahead single in the 11th inning and Ramón Laureano added three hits and three RBIs, with Laureano holding a .364 average and a 1.091 OPS since joining from Baltimore at the deadline + snapping Arizona’s three-game winning streak and helping San Diego win eight of its last 10 games. NBC San Diego
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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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Teo Gonzalez Live Performance
6:30-8:00 p.m. — California Center for the Arts, Escondido — Tickets available — Experience a night of laughter with comedian Teo Gonzalez in Escondido.
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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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Southern California Ballet: West End to Broadway
6-7:30 p.m. — California Center for the Arts, Escondido — Ticket prices vary — Experience a magical journey from the West End to Broadway through dance.
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