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The San Diego Zoo Safari Park opens its 13-acre Elephant Valley to the public on March 5, 2026.
Carolyne Corelis
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KPBS
Environment
Safari Park's new Elephant Valley feels 'like you're a part of nature'
Tammy Murga
The San Diego Zoo Safari park is expanding at a time when many zoos across the U.S. have been shuttering their elephant exhibits because they can’t provide the space and companionship the pachyderms need.
One of the bedrooms is shown at Casa de Amparo's new transitional living program in San Marcos on March 5, 2026.
Jacob Aere
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KPBS
Quality of Life
Casa de Amparo opens transitional living program for young women
Alexander Nguyen
A spectator holds a "Protect LGBTQIA+ Students" sign at the Escondido Union High School District board meeting on Nov. 15, 2023.
Alexander Nguyen
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KPBS
Politics
Supreme Court's decision adds uncertainty to California’s SAFETY Act
Alexander Nguyen
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Fresh Start Surgical Gifts at their 34th Annual Celebrity Golf Classic

Tee Off With Fresh Start Surgical Gifts and Alfonso Ribeiro at the 34th Annual Celebrity Golf Classic

Monday, March 9, 2026 at 7 AM
La Valle Coastal Club
The Flower Fields

The Flower Fields 2026 Season

Monday, March 9, 2026 at 9 AM
Ongoing until May 10, 2026
The Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch
General Admission: $17-$27
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at CSUSM Spring Classes

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at CSUSM Spring Classes

Monday, March 9, 2026 at 9:30 AM
Ongoing until April 8, 2026
Cal State San Marcos Extended Learning Building
$18 - $80
Dames on Grand: Celebrating Women Artists

Dames on Grand: Celebrating Women Artists

Monday, March 9, 2026 at 11 AM
Ongoing until March 20, 2026
Escondido Arts Partnership
Free
Teen Wheel Throwing (6 weeks, Jan - March)

Teen Wheel Throwing (6 weeks, Jan - March)

Monday, March 9, 2026 at 4 PM
ICA San Diego / North
$310.00
Ceramic Sculpture: The Human Form (6 weeks)

Ceramic Sculpture: The Human Form (6 weeks)

Monday, March 9, 2026 at 5:30 PM
ICA San Diego / North
$365.00
50 Guitars

Museum of Making Music Celebrates Roberto-Venn School of Luthiery’s Golden Anniversary with Landmark Exhibition

Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 10 AM
Ongoing until March 15, 2026
Museum of Making Music
Included with Admission
"Bouillabaisse Spectacular"

Second Tuesday Tasting on March 10: 'Bouillabaisse Spectacular'

Tuesday, March 10, 2026 from 6:30 PM to 9 PM
Bluewater Grill in Carlsbad
$55 per person
'Designing the Infinite: Virtual Worldbuilding in Art and Gaming'

'Designing the Infinite: Virtual Worldbuilding in Art & Gaming'

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 11 AM
Ongoing until April 12, 2026
California Center for the Arts, Escondido Museum
Free with Admission
'The Maltese Falcon'

'The Maltese Falcon'

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 7 PM
Ongoing until March 29, 2026
North Coast Repertory Theatre
From $58.50 Senior: $53.50
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