Good morning, Escondido.

Escondido will celebrate the Grove Park Splash Pad opening on Saturday at 9 a.m. at 745 North Ash St (Mission Park) as the city transforms a troubled site into a safe space for families.

San Diego North County Inland Gogo Grandmothers will host a fundraising yard sale at 1501 Conway Dr. on Saturday, Oct.

17 (8 a.m. to 2 p.m.) to raise funds for village preschools in Malawi that provide daily meals to prevent childhood malnutrition.

Downtown Business Assn. takes over the fall festival Gather on Grand, set for Oct.

25 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Live music and local events will bring shopping, food, and fun to Grand Avenue and Heritage Garden.

A new owner has purchased six downtown properties near Maple Street Plaza and will add four retail spaces, including two restaurants, with a buildout set to complete in the next 18 months—local business leaders are optimistic about reviving the area.

On September 22, over 600 people attended the 12th North County Cafecito Business Expo at California Center for the Arts.

The event featured more than 70 exhibitors and honored 40 local professionals with Hispanic Heritage Month Community Awards (supported by local chambers) while debuting the new Cafecito Business Magazine.

On Sep. 19, the Ms. Escondido Pageant crowned Jennifer Daffern as Ms. Spirit of Escondido, Cherie Lucas as Ms. Escondido, and Karrie Wheeler as Ms. Escondido Timeless during an event themed 'An Evening in Paris' at Industry Tap Room, where funds raised will support scholarships for the Miss Escondido Court.

Car dealers must show the full price upfront in ads starting today and offer refunds within 48 hours or allow a three-day return for used cars under $50,000 if driven no more than 400 miles.

The new law also stops dealers from charging extra for unwanted services & false pricing.

City reached an agreement with Julie Ann & Mark Moore to keep artwork on a traffic signal box at Juniper & Fifth Avenue in Old Escondido depicting the historic Beach House; Mayor Dane White said the deal will lead to a new policy on using private property in public art.

Gavin Sheets hit a two-run home run that helped the Padres sweep the Cubs and earn a spot in the NLDS at Petco Park.

The win marks their fourth NLDS entry since 2020.