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Teachers, students and parents gathered at the San Marcos Unified School District's board meeting on Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026, to speak in support of full-time elementary school librarian positions.
Katie Anastas
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KPBS
Education
San Marcos school board considers layoffs amid falling enrollment, higher costs
Katie Anastas
The board blocked a proposal to slash hours for elementary school librarians, but district leaders warn future cuts are likely.
Escondido residents gathered in the hundreds to protest Immigration and Customs Enforcement deportations on Feb. 2, 2025.
Jacob Lee Green, Sipa USA
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CalMatters
Border & Immigration
‘Tonight isn’t about bullets and targets. It’s about boundaries’: Residents denounce ICE contract
Deborah Brennan
The Coaster transports riders from North County to downtown San Diego.
Carolyne Corelis
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KPBS
Economy
North County Transit District beset by surging fare evasion, faces dwindling revenues
Elaine Alfaro
Scott Rodd
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Museum Month at Children’s Museum of Discovery

Museum Month at Children’s Museum of Discovery

Friday, February 27, 2026 at 9:30 AM
Ongoing until February 28, 2026
Children's Museum of Discovery
50 Guitars

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

Friday, February 27, 2026 at 10 AM
Ongoing until March 15, 2026
Museum of Making Music
Included with Admission
"The Art of Banksy Without Limits" exhibition

'The Art of Banksy Without Limits'

Friday, February 27, 2026 at 10 AM
Ongoing until February 28, 2026
The Center at the Del Mar Fairgrounds
Ono Hawaiian BBQ Grand Opening in Escondido

Island Flavors Arrive in North County as Ono Hawaiian BBQ Opens in Escondido

Friday, February 27, 2026 from 11 AM to 9:30 PM
Ono Hawaiian BBQ — San Diego
Free
'Dave Eassa: Head Above the Clouds'

'Dave Eassa: Head Above the Clouds'

Friday, February 27, 2026 at 11 AM
Ongoing until March 1, 2026
California Center for the Arts, Escondido Museum
Included with Admission
'Designing the Infinite: Virtual Worldbuilding in Art and Gaming'

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

Friday, February 27, 2026 at 11 AM
Ongoing until April 12, 2026
California Center for the Arts, Escondido Museum
Free with Admission

'Wood' A Furniture Show

Friday, February 27, 2026 at 11 AM
Escondido Arts Partnership
Free
Dames on Grand: Celebrating Women Artists

Dames on Grand: Celebrating Women Artists

Friday, February 27, 2026 at 11 AM
Ongoing until March 20, 2026
Escondido Arts Partnership
Free
Oceanside International Film Festival 2026

Oceanside International Film Festival 2026

Friday, February 27, 2026 at 4 PM
Ongoing until February 28, 2026
Star Theatre
$15 - $85
'The Great Junk Hunt' Del Mar

'The Great Junk Hunt' Del Mar

Friday, February 27, 2026 at 4 PM
Ongoing until February 28, 2026
Del Mar Fairgrounds
$0 - $21
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