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🌱 Patch AM: What the Stone Brewing closure means for Escondido jobs and nightlife

Also check out Fallbrook Wine Fest on the Escondido Patch calendar

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Hello Escondido! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☕️️

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In today's newsletter:

  • What the Stone Brewing closure means for Escondido jobs and nightlife
  • How far you can now bike traffic-free from Escondido
  • What Xavier Becerra told supporters during his Escondido campaign stop

Also on today's calendar: Fallbrook Wine Fest and 9 more events.

And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Ryan F.!

Today's riddle: What is clean when it is black and dirty when it is white? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Sunny and toasty conditions, with a high of 93 and low of 65 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Mostly sunny and warm, temps: high: 88, low: 64.
  • Saturday: Periods of sun, with a high of 82 and low of 63 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Iconic California brewery to close longtime home, putting more than 200 jobs at risk (newsbreak.com) — Sapporo USA is shutting down its longtime Escondido brewing and bistro facilities, putting about 220 local jobs at risk as operations move to other states. While Stone-branded beer will continue under new ownership elsewhere, Escondido loses a major craft beer landmark and economic anchor that has drawn visitors and supported local workers for decades.
   

2. After More Than a Decade, Inland Rail Trail Finally Reaches Central Vista (streetsblog.org) — Escondido residents can now ride or walk over 12 continuous, traffic-separated miles from the Escondido Transit Center through San Marcos into central Vista along the Inland Rail Trail. A newly opened Vista segment closes another gap, while a final two-mile stretch still awaits funding and design, leaving full Escondido-to-Oceanside connectivity a work in progress.
   

3. Becerra campaigns in Escondido as California governor's race enters final stretch (10news.com) — Escondido residents saw Democratic gubernatorial candidate Xavier Becerra stop in town to rally supporters and local legislative candidates as the governor's race heads into its final weeks. He highlighted his polling lead, business backing, and promises of practical results, while his campaign continued to sidestep a one-on-one interview request from ABC 10News.
   

4. Record-Breaking October Heat Wave Refuses To Let Go Of San Diego County (patch.com) — Escondido has been sweltering, hitting 106 degrees Monday and 105 Tuesday in a record-breaking October heat wave that's gripping San Diego County. Forecasters expect dangerous heat and coastal flooding risks to linger through Thursday before a gradual cooldown and possible rain arrive this weekend, so residents should stay cool, hydrated, and cautious near the coast.
   

5. Oceanside Voters to Decide on Another Sales Tax Measure (voiceofsandiego.org) — Escondido gets a brief mention as Oceanside voters prepare to decide Measure S, a proposed half‑cent sales tax that would match rates in several North County cities, including Escondido. The measure would fund pier repairs, public safety facilities, roads, and beach work, while critics worry about higher costs and back‑to‑back tax hikes after Measure X's extension.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Beautiful sweet 6 month old female kitten.
    Has been dewormed, all kitten shots, rabies shot, and spayed. Have all vet paperwork. Rehoming fee applies. Very affectionate.... (Nextdoor Hidden Trails)
  • Great ball game tonight.
    Knew the padres would win, BUT who will step on the mound tomorrow?As Always Go Big Blue! Go Dodgers! Let's me hear it! (Nextdoor Country Club)
  • Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. posted a job opening for Full Time Assistant Manager - North County Mall in Escondido. Apply here.
  • Nikkiso Cryo, Inc. posted a job opening for Welder I in Escondido. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Escondido here.

Ok Escondido! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What is clean when it is black and dirty when it is white?" — A chalk board (Thank you Charlie H. for sending it in!)
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