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Students from the Escondido Union School District swimming at the newly renovated YMCA Escondido swimming pool, Oct. 16, 2025.
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Education
Escondido Union School District launches swimming, water safety program with YMCA
Alexander Nguyen
The Escondido YMCA pool had been closed and in disrepair since the COVID-19 pandemic. The district spent $1.2 million to renovate the pool for its after-school program.
Shrapnel from a Camp Pendleton training round detonated midair over Interstate 5, striking a California Highway Patrol patrol car assisting with a traffic break, Oct. 18, 2025.
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Military
Shrapnel from Camp Pendleton exercise hits CHP vehicle in Vance's detail
City News Service
U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, prepare to fire an M777 155mm howitzer during an artillery live-fire range as part of Cobra Fury 2-25 on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Sept. 11, 2025. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Savannah Norris)
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Military
Marines: No ship-to-shore firing exercise Saturday; Howitzer fire planned
Andrew Dyer
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Del Mar Pumpkin Station

Del Mar Pumpkin Station 2025

Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at 10 AM
Ongoing until October 26, 2025
Del Mar Pumpkin Station
Free
Pumpkin Patch 2025

Pumpkin Patch Fun

Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at 9 AM
Ongoing until October 31, 2025
Carlsbad Strawberry Company
General Admission price: $15 per person** Children 3 and under free
Osher at CSUSM Fall classes

Osher at CSUSM Fall classes

Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Ongoing until November 18, 2025
Cal State San Marcos Extended Learning Building
$18 - $80
'Remanence'

MiraCosta Art Gallery: 'Remanence'

Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at 10 AM
Ongoing until December 5, 2025
MiraCosta College Oceanside
Free
"Surf Art: Exploring California’s Coastal Culture" exhibition

'Surf Art: Exploring California’s Coastal Culture'

Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at 10 AM
Ongoing until February 1, 2026
California Surf Museum
Adults: $7. Seniors (62+). Military, Students: $5. Kids 11 and under: Free. CSM Members: Free
'XICANA! San Diego' Presented by ESMoA and The California Center for the Arts

'XICANA! San Diego' Presented by ESMoA and The California Center for the Arts

Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at 11 AM
Ongoing until November 2, 2025
California Center for the Arts: Escondido
Madison Gallery Presents 'Four Seasons Interrupted' by Radenko Milak

Madison Gallery Presents 'Four Seasons Interrupted' by Radenko Milak

Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at 11 AM
Ongoing until December 15, 2025
Madison Gallery
Free
Escondido Arts Partnership: West Coast Textile Arts

Escondido Arts Partnership: West Coast Textile Arts

Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at 11 AM
Ongoing until October 31, 2025
Escondido Arts Partnership
Cannon Art Gallery - 'Printed and Stitched'

Cannon Art Gallery - 'Printed & Stitched'

Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at 12 PM
Ongoing until October 28, 2025
William D. Cannon Art Gallery
Free
'Eisenhower: This Piece of Ground'

'Eisenhower: This Piece of Ground'

Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at 7 PM
Ongoing until November 16, 2025
North Coast Repertory Theatre
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