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A Sprinter train pulls into the Oceanside Transit Center on Jan. 7, 2025.
Carolyne Corelis
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KPBS
Local
North County Transit District beset by surging fare evasion, faces dwindling revenues
Elaine Alfaro
Scott Rodd
Since 2023, a rising number of Sprinter and Coaster riders evaded fares on the trains. This spike coincides with the roll out of the district’s hands-off enforcement policy, which came in response to a surge in assaults.
Forty years ago, Rafael Larraenza took his life into his hands to cross into the U.S. from Mexico now he systematically searches for lost immigrants. He is profiled in the documentary "Desert Angel" screening at the Oceanside International Film Festival. (2024)
Vincent Michael DeLuca
Arts & Culture
Oceanside International Film Festival celebrates 15th year across 2 weekends and 2 venues
Beth Accomando
Rain soaks
Carolyne Corelis
/
KPBS
Living
San Diego County expects 'final round' of showers, intense winds
City News Service
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Museum Month at Children’s Museum of Discovery

Museum Month at Children’s Museum of Discovery

Friday, February 20, 2026 at 9:30 AM
Ongoing until February 28, 2026
Children's Museum of Discovery
"The Art of Banksy Without Limits" exhibition

'The Art of Banksy Without Limits'

Friday, February 20, 2026 at 10 AM
Ongoing until February 28, 2026
The Center at the Del Mar Fairgrounds
50 Guitars

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

Friday, February 20, 2026 at 10 AM
Ongoing until March 15, 2026
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$5
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'Designing the Infinite: Virtual Worldbuilding in Art & Gaming'

Friday, February 20, 2026 at 11 AM
Ongoing until April 12, 2026
California Center for the Arts, Escondido Museum
Free with Admission
'Wood' A Furniture Show

'Wood' A Furniture Show

Friday, February 20, 2026 at 11 AM
Ongoing until February 27, 2026
Escondido Arts Partnership
Free
'Dave Eassa: Head Above the Clouds'

'Dave Eassa: Head Above the Clouds'

Friday, February 20, 2026 at 11 AM
Ongoing until March 1, 2026
California Center for the Arts, Escondido Museum
Included with Admission
Dames on Grand: Celebrating Women Artists

Dames on Grand: Celebrating Women Artists

Friday, February 20, 2026 at 11 AM
Ongoing until March 20, 2026
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Vista Sustainable Night Market

Vista Sustainable Night Market

Friday, February 20, 2026 from 5 PM to 9 PM
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Music by the Sea: San Diego Music Group Quartets by Haydn and Mendelssohn

Music by the Sea: San Diego Music Group Quartets by Haydn and Mendelssohn

Friday, February 20, 2026 at 7 PM
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Black History Night at San Diego Clippers /Frontwave Arena

Black History Night at San Diego Clippers

Friday, February 20, 2026 at 7 PM
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