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Thursday, August 7th, 2025
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Good morning, Escondido. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 7th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Escondido Recreation will host the End of Summer Glow Party at Washington Park Pool on Saturday, August 10 from 7:30 to 10:00 p.m.—tickets will cost $5 and the event will feature glow-in-the-dark music, games and giveaways. The Labor Day Open Swim will take place at the same location on Monday, September 2 from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m.—entry will be $5 per person or $13 for up to five members of a household. City of Escondido
- ➤ Today, Firangi Indian Gastropub holds its grand opening celebration at 291 E. Grand Avenue at 5 p.m., while Mesa Agricola—a new farm-to-table restaurant by AgX Hackathon winner Megan Strom—will open this weekend at 707 S. Escondido Blvd with a grand opening on August 9, and See’s Candies will mark its 50th anniversary on August 15 at 10 a.m. at 1005 E. Valley Pkwy with special giveaways for the first 100 guests. Escondido Times-Advocate
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Downtown Escondido shows visitors a mix of long-established and modern businesses along 2nd Ave with Twinkle Tub Laundry & Cleaners, Copymat, Fresh Cafe, Mi Reyna Tortilleria and Gems N’ Loans providing unique services. The Escondido Downtown Business Association has supported the Historic Downtown since 1962—strengthening community commerce for local residents. Escondido Times-Advocate
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ CCAE Theatricals celebrated its two-year anniversary with plans to restructure staffing, update programming and launch a fundraising campaign to support upcoming shows and new venue partnerships in Escondido (including the Don Anderson Community Center and Oak Hill Activity Center). The organization will hold a staged reading festival on August 16 and produce Theatre for Young Audiences in Fall and a mainstage production in Spring—ticket holders will be informed of changes. Escondido Times-Advocate
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Starting this week, construction crews are upgrading water facilities on Bear Valley Parkway north of San Pasqual Road by closing a traffic lane and a bike lane every weekday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. for four weeks—flag crews and signs will help direct traffic and ensure water delivery remains reliable. Escondido Times-Advocate
- ➤ City Manager Sean McGlynn directed street repairs in Escondido using sales tax revenue from Measure I passed last November, with funds set to be fully allocated after the Citizens Oversight Committee met beginning August 6. Repair work has caused minor delays as crews reduce road lanes—drivers may wait a few extra minutes for the smoother ride once repairs are complete. Escondido Times-Advocate
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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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