North County

Kids from City Heights Youth Soccer running drills at Memorial Community Park, May 13, 2026.

Alexander Nguyen

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Economy

The rising cost of youth sports is leaving some kids on the sideline

Alexander Nguyen

A recent study by the Aspen Institute’s Project Play shows that family spending on youth sports has increased by 46% since 2019. Making it out of reach for many low-income families.

Visitors walk down a food-vendor lined walkway as the gondola ride passes overhead at the San Diego County Fair on June 10, 2026.

Carolyne Corelis

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KPBS

Arts & Culture

Can 2 people enjoy a day at the San Diego County Fair for under $200?

Audy McAfee

Vincent Thomas touching his hands on the FIFA World Cup trophy at Legoland California's World Cup Experience, June 17, 2026/

Carolyne Corelis

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KPBS

Arts & Culture

Legoland California opens new soccer experience for the World Cup

Alexander Nguyen

Public Safety

San Diego County Sheriff's Department seeking input on aging Vista Detention Facility

Alexander Nguyen

The facility is the county's oldest jail. Sheriff Kelly Martinez said her department has spent a lot of money to keep it "limping along."
Public Safety

Firefighters work to subdue 1,183-acre Camp Pendleton-area wildland blaze

City News Service

On Tuesday, crews were focusing on creating and managing containment lines while executing a full suppression attack on the fire. The Cleveland National Forest was under elevated fire use restrictions.
Living

Caught in the middle of a major San Marcos redevelopment, a family fights for its land

Katie Futterman

North City has been praised as a development that reinvigorates San Marcos’ downtown and helps the city meet its housing goals. But one family says it’s at their expense.

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Kids Baking Camp at Fandory Full Day Camp

Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at 9 AM

Ongoing until August 7, 2026

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Kids Science/STEM Camp at Fandory - All Day Camp

Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at 9 AM

Ongoing until August 7, 2026

Fandory Factory

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Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at 9 AM

Ongoing until July 10, 2026

Sunshine Brooks Theater

$550 - $650

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OTCYA Stage Explorers Camp

Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at 9 AM

Ongoing until June 26, 2026

Sunshine Brooks Theater

$250 - $350

William D. Cannon Art Gallery Exhibit - 'alchemy + light'

William D. Cannon Art Gallery Exhibit - 'alchemy + light'

Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at 10 AM

Ongoing until August 23, 2026

William D. Cannon Art Gallery

Free

FIFA® World Cup 2026 Experience at LEGOLAND® California Resort

FIFA® World Cup 2026 Experience at LEGOLAND® California Resort

Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at 10 AM

Ongoing until July 19, 2026

LEGOLAND® California Resort

Swifty Swine Racing Pigs at San Diego County Fair

Swifty Swine Racing Pigs at San Diego County Fair 2026

Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at 12 PM

Ongoing until July 5, 2026

Del Mar Fairgrounds

Included with fair admission

World Cup Watch Party

Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at 12 PM

Ongoing until July 19, 2026

Premier Pub

Free

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The Flying Royals at San Diego County Fair

Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at 12 PM

Ongoing until July 5, 2026

Del Mar Fairgrounds

Included with fair admission

Wild West Turkey Stampede

Wild West Turkey Stampede

Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at 12:30 PM

Ongoing until July 5, 2026

Del Mar Fairgrounds

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