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🌱 Patch AM: Ready to tackle Escondido’s “Race of the Gods” this Sunday?
You won't want to miss Civic Engagement Education at Pacific Ridge School on the Escondido Patch calendar
Greetings Escondido! We’re your go-to source for what’s happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Ready to tackle Escondido’s “Race of the Gods” this Sunday?
Also on today's calendar: Civic Engagement Education at Pacific Ridge School.
Find out what's happening in Escondidofor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Find out what's happening in Escondidofor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Thursday: Heavy rain and a thunderstorm, with a high of 66 and low of 54 degrees.
- Friday: Cloudy with a shower in spots, temps: high: 69, low: 49.
- Saturday: Cloudy, a shower in the p.m., with a high of 67 and low of 54 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• What's Up in Ultra This Weekend — January 3, 2026 (ultrarunning.com) — Trail runners in Escondido can kick off 2026 at Lake Hodges this Sunday, January 4, with the 11th annual Del Dios Trail Race offering 50k, half-marathon, 10k, and 5k options. Organizers promise scenic lake views, rolling terrain, and nearly 3,000 feet of elevation change for ultramarathoners. 
📸 Around Escondido
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Escondido
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★ Featured events ★
- Civic Engagement Education at Pacific Ridge School
6:30 pm - Crossing Over with Psychic Medium John Edward live in San Diego, CA!
San Diego Marriott Del Mar, 11966 El Camino Real, San Diego
1:00 pm
Tuesday January 6
Sunday January 18
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Other local events
- Jimbo's Garden Workshop: "Cheezy" Bean and Rice Bowl
Children's Museum of Discovery , 320 N Broadway , Escondido
11:00 am
Friday January 9
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Camps Tour at Sage Creek High School
Sage Creek High School CARLSBAD, CA 92010
4:00 pm - G Basketball vs La Jolla @ SDA 5:30JV, 7:00V
San Dieguito HS Academy Encinitas, CA 92024
5:30 pm - G Water Polo vs San Marcos @ Alga
San Dieguito HS Academy Encinitas, CA 92024
7:00 pm - Soccer Girls v Ramona
Oceanside High Oceanside, CA 92054
4:00 pm - G Soccer vs Mt Carmel @ SDA 4:00JV, 6:00V
San Dieguito HS Academy Encinitas, CA 92024
4:00 pm - Movie Night
Kelly Elementary Carlsbad, CA 92008
5:00 pm - Winter Formal- SDSU Montezuma Hall
SDSU Montezuma Hall Santee, CA 92071
7:00 pm - C&M Annual
Veterans Association of North County , 1617 Mission Ave , Oceanside
10:00 am - American Legion Post 451/760 Oratorial Contest
Veterans Association of North County , 1617 Mission Ave , Oceanside
11:30 am - Jurassic Quest - Del Mar, CA
Del Mar Fairgrounds , 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd , Del Mar
12:00 pm - The Great Junk Hunt - Del Mar
Del Mar Fairgrounds , 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd , Del Mar
4:00 pm
Tuesday January 6
Thursday January 8
Friday January 9
Sunday January 11
Friday January 16
Friday February 27
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Please share & repost to help reunite this stray cat!
FOUND on December 30, 2025 in Escondido, CA 92026 near Near Reidy creek golf course Sharing for a neighbor. For the latest information or to contact… (Nextdoor North E Under Big E) - 2 little white dogs on N Citrus Ave
i couldn’t get pictures https://neighbors.ring.com/n/OY5N5E7cgO (Nextdoor Citrus Gardens Inc.)
- City of Escondido California posted a job opening for Recreation Specialist I (Roller Hockey Referee) in Escondido. Apply here.
- Vallarta Supermarkets posted a job opening for Meat Filler -Red Helmet in Escondido. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Escondido here.
🗞 Nearby News
San Marcos
- San Marcos Parks & Rec News (thevistapress.com)
- San Marcos, Santa Barbara, Bishop Diego and Dos Pueblos Wrap Up Santa Barbara Holiday Classic With Wins (independent.com)
- San Marcos pet crematorium owner charged with grand theft (thecoastnews.com)
Valley Center
- 16-year-old arrested after alleged Uber carjacking in Valley Center (thecoastnews.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
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