Good morning, Escondido.

The Genesis Opera Theatre will perform Amahl and The Night Visitors on Dec.

19 at 7 p.m., Dec. 20 at 7 p.m. and Dec. 21 at 3 p.m. at Trinity Episcopal Church in Escondido — featuring an all-star cast from across Southern California.

Senate Minority Leader Brian W.

Jones stated the EPA’s latest move on the Tijuana River Valley sewage crisis will help protect local families. He has worked on the issue for over a decade and plans to work with local, state, federal (and Mexican) officials to improve environmental safety.

Data from November show that while home sales statewide reached their highest level in more than three years amid falling prices, San Diego County recorded a 23.6% drop in transactions and a 0.5% rise in median home prices to $990,000 — experts forecast mild growth over the next 12 months.

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.

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.

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.

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.