Good morning, Escondido.

Escondido celebrated the completion of Phase 2 of the Grand Avenue Vision Project with a ribbon cutting and Cruisin’ Grand celebration on June 13—officials noted that part of S.

Juniper Street was closed to manage traffic during the event.

Feeding San Diego's Feeding Heroes campaign uses every donation to deliver food to local veterans and military families facing hunger in San Diego County+ each dollar provides 2 meals locally.

Cal Fire unveiled its latest Fire Hazard Severity Zone map on March 24 to show which areas in Escondido are most vulnerable to wildfires, with zones marked as moderate, high, and very high.

The Escondido City Council must adopt the map within 120 days — once approved, new construction in high and very high zones will require ignition-resistant standards and sellers must disclose the hazard designation.

Active construction began in March on the nearly five-mile Escondido Creek Trail project between Broadway and Juniper Street to improve community safety and connectivity.

Crews cleared the area and are using decomposed granite as they work to complete the project in late 2025—readers should expect periodic trail closures for safety.

In early February, crews planted Eastern Redbud trees along Subphase 1 (Juniper to Kalmia) and completed expanded sidewalk work in Subphase 2 ahead of a spring finish.

By mid-February, demolition work in Subphase 3 preserved access as a new Broadway traffic circle took shape and temporary closures led drivers to alternate routes.

The City of Escondido invited artists earlier this year to submit qualifications for a public art project at the Grand Avenue roundabout—designed to reflect what makes Escondido unique—and will evaluate public input before selecting finalists, with installation scheduled to begin in January 2026.

The Escondido Public Library relocated to North County Mall on May 27 after closing its main building on April 26—offering limited services at the Pioneer Room from April 28 to May 26.

Repairs to fix roof leaks, HVAC failures, and outdated interiors began in June and will finish in March to improve services for over 150,000 residents.

The City of Escondido announced that construction on the Escondido Creek Trail project began in February 2025 with crews surveying and checking for utilities between Citracado Parkway and Quince Street.

Work later moved east as crews replaced fence sections along the trail — the project is expected to finish in late 2025 without affecting home and business access.

Padres star pitcher Yu Darvish will miss the 2026 season after undergoing ulnar collateral ligament surgery on his pitching elbow, the team announced Tuesday.

He finished last season with a 5-5 record and a 5.38 ERA in 15 starts — a setback that will delay his return as he begins rehab.

A Step Beyond - El Alebrije

7-8:30 p.m. — California Center for the Arts, Escondido — Check site for ticket prices — Experience a vibrant live performance at the esteemed concert hall.

Cinderella

7:00-8:30 p.m. — California Center for the Arts, Escondido — Ticket info available — Experience the magical tale of Cinderella with a dazzling ballet performance featuring 40 international dancers and stunning costumes.

Toast - The Ultimate Bread Experience

7-8:30 p.m. — California Center for the Arts, Escondido — $ — Experience pitch-perfect renditions of classic soft rock hits from the band Bread.

Matilda - The Musical

1:30-3:00 p.m. — California Center for the Arts, Escondido — $36 — Experience the magic of Roald Dahl's classic tale brought to life on stage.

International Ballet Stars

2-3:30 p.m. — California Center for the Arts, Escondido — Ticket prices vary — Experience an enchanting afternoon of dance featuring talented ballet performers.