Good morning, Escondido.

Founders (Greg Koch and Steve Wagner) of Stone Brewing Co. will reopen Stone Brewing World Bistro and Gardens in November after securing ABC licensing, with plans to maintain its familiar charm and upgrade the space with reconfigurations in February.

They aim to welcome old friends during the busy holiday season.

Esco Arts asks artists to register by Friday, Oct.

16 and drop off work on Saturday, Oct. 17 at NICU Partner Gallery for the Light and Shade exhibition. Join Oct. 24 opening reception, 10 a.m. + 12 noon, and see 'Beyond the Real' at Grand Avenue Gallery until Nov. 6.

CAL FIRE is boosting staffing across the county in anticipation of strong Santa Ana winds that are expected to reach 70 mph today — crews stand ready to respond quickly if a wildfire starts while SDG&E expects no preventive power shutoffs due to recent rain.

The Escondido Police Department was awarded a $21,000 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety to boost its Bicyclist and Pedestrian Safety Program.

The funds will support Open Streets events, bike training courses & helmet fittings to improve safety for walkers and riders.

On Wednesday, Oct. 7, about 30-35 Save Kit Carson Park supporters (using community numbers) gathered at City Hall’s rotunda to urge officials to choose another site for the proposed ice rink since the park must remain open for emergency response.

Local groups stressed that protecting the park’s open space is key to public safety.

During the On Friar podcast today, hosts Darnay Tripp and Derek Togerson discussed the Padres’ offseason plans with insights from AJ Preller and Craig Stammen (covering rookie season highlights, key roster questions and a looming lockout) for fans to follow the team’s direction.