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Friday, December 19th, 2025
Good morning, Escondido. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 19th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Escondido nonprofits series highlights local charities for year-end giving including Hidden Valley Community Concert Association’s 80th anniversary season, Escondido Hidden Valley Kiwanis with youth programs, Friends Of Daley Ranch promoting outdoor education and Del Lago Academy Robotics Team supporting STEM learning. Next week may feature another nonprofit. Escondido Times-Advocate
- ➤ Last Saturday, Grape Day Park hosted the annual Holiday Festival — the county’s largest toy giveaway drew long lines of children and parents enjoying Santa visits and games. Escondido Times-Advocate
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The National Weather Service predicts heavy rainfall along California’s coast on Christmas Day may cause slick, puddle-filled mountain roads in San Diego County (40-60% chance of wet conditions) while airport officials and AAA forecast over 1.4 million holiday travelers with peak days on Dec. 23, 28 and Jan. 4. NBC San Diego
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Calvin Christian (Crusaders) beat Classical Academy (Caimans) by 68-46 last Friday night, with Sawyer Goggin scoring 29 points and Garrett Becker adding 22. The Crusaders will try to keep their winning streak alive as they face the Cambridge School and Escondido High next. Escondido Times-Advocate
- ➤ San Diego Padres re-signed right-hander Michael King to a three-year, $75 million deal reported Thursday night (with opt-outs after 2026 and 2027 and a $12 million bonus). The 30-year-old joined from the Yankees two years ago and spent part of 2025 recovering from a shoulder and knee injury. NBC San Diego
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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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