Escondido library prepares to reopen after major renovation
ESCONDIDO — Staff and volunteers have spent the past several weeks returning books to the shelves and putting the finishing touches on the Escondido Public...
Arts
Escondido to celebrate 30th annual Street Festival on May 17
ESCONDIDO — The 30th annual Escondido Street Festival will return to downtown this weekend with live music, artisan vendors, food and family-friendly entertainment, organizers announced....
California Center for the Arts charts future amid financial upswing
ESCONDIDO — The California Center for the Arts, Escondido, is looking to build on its solid footing from the past two years with new ventures...
Escondido mom creates ‘Tiny Claygrounds’ for kids and families
ESCONDIDO — An Escondido mom has launched a new, handmade toy business featuring compact, wooden and clay play kits designed to inspire imaginative, portable play...
Escondido’s Fiestas Patrias honors Mexican heritage, independence
ESCONDIDO — Thousands gathered in Grape Day Park on Sunday to celebrate Mexican culture and history in honor of Mexican Independence Day. Escondido’s Fiestas Patrias...
County celebrations to mark 215th Mexican Independence Day
REGION — Celebration around San Diego County will mark Mexico’s 215th Independence Day this weekend, featuring music, dancing, food and traditional crafts in Oceanside, Vista,...
Escondido sets stage for new murals, sculptures citywide
ESCONDIDO — The city has adopted its second annual strategic plan to expand public art throughout the community. The City Council formally adopted its first...
Escondido celebrates indigenous art, culture at inaugural festival
ESCONDIDO — Native American tribes from across San Diego County gathered on April 19 for the inaugural Southern California Indigenous Culture and Art Festival in...
Circus Vargas returns to North County with ‘Hollywood Dreams’
ESCONDIDO — The big top tent is back at North County Mall as Circus Vargas returns for its 2025 season, bringing a dazzling tribute to...
Encinitas poised to welcome whimsical ‘Neptune Jr.’ sculpture
ENCINITAS — The city of Encinitas is preparing to welcome a whimsical new addition to its public art collection: “Neptune Jr.,” a sculpture depicting a...
Murals bring new life to North County cities
REGION — Two North County cities are celebrating their latest public murals that aim to brighten up the local communities and honor beloved figures like...