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Escondido
Wednesday, August 13th, 2025
Good morning, Escondido. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 13th of August.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Paul Donn, a silverback gorilla, has returned to the San Diego Zoo Safari Park today to rejoin the troop he was raised in after the previous silverback died last year—joining a 44-year-old female gorilla named Jessica; visitors can now view the troop in the Gorilla Forest. CBS8
- ➤ An immersive Elephant Valley exhibit will let visitors walk among elephants and learn about their roles as ecosystem engineers. The project features pathways lined with over 350 African savanna plants, a two-story restaurant called Mkutano House, and a gathering area known as Mkutano Park—opening in early 2026. NBC San Diego
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Padres beat the Giants Tuesday night by a score of five to one + home runs by Jose Iglesias and Jackson Merrill moved them into a tie with the Dodgers at 68 to 52. The Dodgers lost ground with a twelve to twenty stretch and the teams will face off over the next two weekends as the NL West race remains open. NBC San Diego
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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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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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