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Saturday, September 20th, 2025
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Good morning, Escondido. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 20th of September.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Local electrician Jason Lucero of Evolution Electric and Solar in Escondido received up to four calls per minute and threats after a TikTok video misidentified his business with one in Oceanside tied to a comment about Charlie Kirk—he lost a week’s work and had to change his work truck logo to avoid damage. NBC San Diego
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Three concerts will be held at the historic Sunshine Brooks Theater with the Johnny V Vernazza Band and Shane Hall performing a blues show on Friday, September 26 at 6 p.m. — Kori Gillis will lead a Stevie Wonder tribute on Saturday, September 27 at 7 p.m. and L Young with Crystal Starr will honor Marvin Gaye on Saturday, October 4 at 7 p.m. The Vista Press
- ➤ NBC 7 anchor Monica Dean and production operator Mary Ellen Eagleston received Silver Circle awards from NATAS Pacific Southwest for their long careers and community impact in television — honors given to journalists with 25 or more years in the business. They join other regional professionals recognized for their excellence and service, marking a milestone in local journalism. NBC San Diego
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ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Two baby Masai giraffes named Subeera and Matope were introduced at San Diego Zoo Safari Park, with one calf born on April 23 and the names announced on Tuesday—Subeera meaning patience is rewarded and Matope meaning mud—supporting conservation of the endangered species. The zoo continues to monitor the calves as they grow into important members of the park’s breeding program. NBC San Diego
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Senator Brian W. Jones announced that three bills passed unanimously in the legislature — now on the governor’s desk awaiting his signature. The bills address state-run transitional housing, closing insurance gaps for mobile homeowners, and legal regulation of eMotos in off-highway areas. The Vista Press
- ➤ Meet the Leaders 2025 will be held at Shadowridge Golf Club on Oct 2—dinner and conversation will include county, state, and federal officials along with city council members, education and business leaders, and seating is limited. The Vista Press
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Padres lost 4-3 to the lowly White Sox after pitcher Dylan Cease gave up key runs with errant pitching, leaving the team with a playoff magic number of 4 with 8 games remaining — they will try to rebound tonight with Yu Darvish starting. NBC San Diego
- ➤ At today's AVANCE conference in San Diego, experts said the FIFA World Cup 2026 will bring up to $30 billion with 48 teams in 104 matches across three countries — a plan that will boost fan turnout to local bars, hotels and businesses while celebrating Latino culture. NBC San Diego
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