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Monday, August 18th, 2025
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Good morning, Escondido. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 18th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Mushchenko family left Ukraine in 2022 after war began near Kiev and built new lives in San Diego County—Oksana works as a teacher's assistant while her two sons, 16 and 8, watch local news about the conflict. NBC San Diego
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Escondido police arrested Kandilaria Freeman on August 16th for the murder of an adult man who was found bleeding at the Transit Center at 700 W Valley Pkwy—officers responded quickly, provided first aid, and fire paramedics transported the victim to Palomar Medical Center where he was pronounced dead, and Freeman, a 33-year-old San Diego resident, was booked on murder charges and placed on a no bail hold for a probation violation. Escondido Times-Advocate
- ➤ Families in Escondido reported that three memorials along Broadway and Country Club Lane were vandalized—flowers, crosses and lights were removed and damaged—and they plan to install cameras to prevent future incidents. NBC San Diego
TRAVEL NEWS
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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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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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