Local group continues efforts to raise Lake Hodges water
DEL DIOS — As the water level at Lake Hodges remains low, neighbors fear what could happen if a wildfire tears through their valley again,...
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Palomar, UC San Diego finalize health care partnership
ESCONDIDO — Palomar Health and UC San Diego Health have finalized an agreement to form a joint powers authority, creating a new health system called...
Escondido updates ADU rules to meet state law
ESCONDIDO — In an effort to comply with state law and address its housing shortage, the city has adopted several amendments to its code regulating...
Escondido goes back to drawing board on e-bike rules
ESCONDIDO — The City Council has directed staff to return to the drawing board on proposed code updates regulating e-bikes and other electric mobility devices...
Kit Carson ice rink plan faces growing opposition
ESCONDIDO — A growing number of concerned residents have come out against the potential construction of an indoor ice rink at Kit Carson Park following...
Measure I eases Escondido’s operating budget woes
ESCONDIDO — The city’s financial outlook is improving, with staff expecting to close the current fiscal year at the end of June with an $8.7...
Escondido requires gas station developer to fund traffic signal
ESCONDIDO — A City Council majority has upheld a previous decision requiring a gas station developer to pay more than half the cost of a...
Escondido awards $1.3M contract to build Westside Park Skate Spot
ESCONDIDO — The city awarded a nearly $1.3 million contract late last month to build the Westside Park Skate Spot, helping address a local demand...
Escondido fast-tracks homeless encampment cleanups
ESCONDIDO — The city is updating its homeless encampment ordinance to reduce the number of trips staff make to clean up encampments, saving both time...
Escondido honors fallen heroes on Memorial Day
ESCONDIDO — Local veterans organizations, elected leaders and residents gathered at Oak Hill Memorial Park on Memorial Day to honor those who died while serving...
Escondido cracks down on illegal fireworks
ESCONDIDO — The city is cracking down on illegal fireworks following an increase in their use over the past several years. The Escondido City Council unanimously adopted...