Good morning, Escondido.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.