Tuesday, December 2nd, 2025
Good morning, Escondido. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 2nd of December.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Some San Diego restaurants already began refusing pennies after the U.S. Mint stopped production last month—Matcha Cafe Maiko co-owner John Tran grabbed his last supply and will round cash totals to the nearest nickel when they run out. Several chains plan to change their cash policies soon by rounding totals up or down when exact change is not available. CBS8
- ➤ Vista's local fulfillment company ShipLab will ship between 15,000 and 20,000 online orders on Cyber Monday—more than four times its usual daily volume. Founder Jake Brenner said the company grew from a small 900-square-foot warehouse to 275,000 square feet to support many online brands. NBC San Diego
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Holiday Wreath Workshop
11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. — Domaine Artefact Vineyard & Winery — $80.00 — Craft custom holiday wreaths with fresh greenery and enjoy winery views.
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World Ballet Company - The Nutcracker
7:00 – 8:30 PM — California Center for the Arts, Escondido — $60.00 - $138.00 — Experience a timeless holiday classic where dreams and reality blend in a magical ballet journey.
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Golden State Ballet Presents The Nutcracker
2:00 – 3:30 PM — California Center for the Arts, Escondido — Ticket prices vary — Experience the magic of the season with a classic ballet performance.
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A Charlie Brown Christmas 5K/10K
7:00 AM - 11:59 PM — Kit Carson Park — $42.95+ — Celebrate 60 years of 'A Charlie Brown Christmas' with family-friendly runs and festive activities.
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City Ballet's The Nutcracker
2:00 – 3:30 PM — California Center for the Arts, Escondido — Ticket details unavailable — Experience the magic of the classic holiday ballet with City Ballet of San Diego.
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The Nutcracker by City Ballet
7:30-9 p.m. — California Center for the Arts, Escondido — Tickets required — Experience the magic of the holiday season with this timeless ballet performance.
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City Ballet of San Diego's The Nutcracker
7:30-9 p.m. — California Center for the Arts, Escondido — Ticket prices vary — Experience the holiday classic brought to life in a magical ballet performance.
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