Good morning, Escondido.

Vista Irrigation District partnered with Vallecitos Water District to offer two free landscape workshops on November 7: Transforming Lawns (9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.) and Garden Design (11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.).

They will be held at the district headquarters at 1391 Engineer Street in Vista.

On Sunday, the 33rd Honor Flight San Diego group returned from a Washington, D.C. trip with 90 Korean and Vietnam War veterans who were greeted near Terminal 2, and organizers said the 6th Annual Heroes Luncheon (at Escondido Elks Lodge) will be held on Saturday, Oct.

10 at 11 a.m.

Contracts covering nearly 4,000 sanitation workers in five Southern California counties expired at midnight Wednesday+ union leaders stated that negotiations continue, raising concerns over potential labor disruptions while companies maintain normal service operations.

Local high school athletes delivered strong football performances in county matchups.

Escondido’s Ayla Rubalcava posted 106 passing yards and Mia Diaz added 167 rushing yards plus 60 receiving yards in a 21-18 win over Sage Creek, while other schools recorded notable stats.