Good morning, Escondido.

Costco Wholesale is considering opening a store in Escondido at the old Sears location — the council will review the plan on Wednesday, Aug.

19. It will be the retailer’s third overture in town with a chance to boost local sales tax revenue and revitalize a mall in decline.

Bradley Pettit will perform piano and harpsichord selections at First United Methodist Church (341 S.

Kalmia St.) on Sunday, Aug. 30 at 4 p.m. The recital, part of the church’s Music Series, includes baroque works by Bach and Couperin and a piano suite by Ravel with a free-will offering.

The Young Dubliners will perform at the California Center for the Arts Center Theater on Aug.

20 at 7 p.m.—tickets are available online while the band works on its tenth studio album amid a busy tour schedule.

Wheelhouse Credit Union awarded $1,000 Badge of Honor Scholarships on August 13 to five college-bound students from first responder families in the region, recognizing their commitment to public service.

The award supports the students’ pursuit of higher education.

Palomar College in San Marcos launches its first bachelor’s degree program in Building Performance and Environmental Design on Aug.

24. Hunter Industries provided a *$12,000* grant offering free supplies for 24 students to support sustainable building careers.

Del Sur Elementary is delaying the start of school after mold was found in several classrooms, prompting cleaning, ductwork and filtration installation (re-testing is scheduled for Saturday with classes set to resume on Tuesday or Wednesday once conditions pass safety checks).

North Island Credit Union Foundation invites full-time teachers in San Diego and Riverside counties to apply for fall Teacher Grants — each grant provides $500 for creative classroom projects.

Applications must be submitted by September 12.

At the Jul. 29 meeting, the Escondido City Council honored the Escondido Creek Conservancy on its 35-year legacy as Mayor Dane White recognized its contributions in habitat restoration, environmental education and protecting over 7,000 acres for wildlife.

Larry Cohen, San Diego County Treasurer, announced San Diego’s Largest Lost & Found on Thursday, listing over $1,011,000 in unclaimed funds owed to 2,200 potential claimants (with amounts ranging from $15 to over $27,000).

The public can search and file claims online until Oct. 11.

On Friar Podcast highlighted the Padres' sweep of the top National League team, capped by Campy's first walk-off hit, while experts discussed postseason possibilities and a possible new ownership arriving next week.