Good morning, Escondido.

Community colleges in the region have served over 76,000 students with Promise programs that waive tuition and fees, helping many transfer or find well-paying local jobs.

The program, launched in 2016 with economic benefits exceeding $1 billion and supporting 100,000 jobs, continues to boost education + local careers.

On Monday, firefighters increased containment of the Henderson Fire at Camp Pendleton to 85% as the blaze burned 3,226 acres while crews worked nonstop to extinguish hot spots and mop up following the incident + temporary Interstate 5 closures and one building loss were reported.

SeaWorld San Diego staff said beluga Cyprus died on Sunday after his intestinal condition led him to stop eating despite intensive care, and the nine-year-old whale rescued from Marineland was one of three relocated while the other belugas remain in stable health.

County officials introduced Bridget Premont as its new pollution crisis chief Monday at the County Counsel's Office to coordinate responses for the Tijuana River sewage problem and secure funding, following her work at the U.S. Consulate in Tijuana that secured over $340 million.

Residents can safely dispose of unwanted prescriptions at select sheriff stations across the county on Saturday, Oct.

24 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The free and anonymous event is part of the DEA National Prescription Drug Take Back Day.