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1. Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live To Make San Diego Return With All-New Truck (patch.com) — Families in San Diego can look forward to Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live returning to Pechanga Arena this September with the Glow-N-Fire show, featuring high-flying monster trucks and freestyle motocross. The event will debut the new Rhinomite truck, offer multiple showtimes, pre-show floor parties, and VIP packages with backstage tours and meet-and-greets.
2. San Diego Humane Society Promotes 2 Humane Law Enforcement Captains (patch.com) — Animal lovers in San Diego may notice new leadership guiding Humane Law Enforcement, as the San Diego Humane Society has promoted Regina Price to operations captain and Kira Samuels to administrative captain. Their new roles strengthen investigations into animal cruelty, emergency response, and strategic direction for animal welfare services across the region.
3. Authorities Seek Information In Death Of Escondido Man (patch.com) — San Diego County authorities are asking for the public's help to solve the mysterious death of 56-year-old Escondido resident Jorge Soares, whose body was found in North County after he was reported missing in January 2025. Investigators are seeking tips from anyone who saw him in Escondido or during his frequent trips to San Bernardino County, and Crime Stoppers is offering a reward for information leading to an arrest.
4. Birch Aquarium's Marine Science Club Returns This Fall (patch.com) — Families in San Diego can sign their kids up this fall for Birch Aquarium's Marine Science Club in La Jolla, where children ages 6 to 10 explore ocean life through hands-on activities and behind-the-scenes experiences. Weekend sessions begin in September and October, require advance registration, and include aquarium admission for participating children while adults and siblings purchase separate tickets.
5. Fire In Dehesa Reaches 50% Containment (patch.com) — Residents in eastern San Diego County are seeing progress as firefighters reach 50% containment on the Dehesa 7 Fire, which burned 93 acres and briefly forced evacuations near Dehesa and El Cajon. Evacuation orders have been lifted and Dehesa Road has reopened, but officials urge San Diego County residents to stay alert while crews continue mopping up hot spots and investigating the cause.
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