Escondido welcomes new record store to historic downtown
ESCONDIDO — A passion for vintage vinyl and a community’s enthusiasm for physical media has sparked the opening of Escondido’s first record store in roughly...
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Escondido updates Interfaith permit, sparing sack lunches, holiday meals
ESCONDIDO — Sack lunches and holiday meal services provided by Interfaith Community Services were preserved following the Escondido City Council’s approval of updates to the...
Escondido bids farewell to council veteran, welcomes newcomer
ESCONDIDO — The city swore in a new council member, welcomed back a returning representative, and honored a longtime council veteran during an emotional meeting...
Murals bring new life to North County cities
REGION — Two North County cities are celebrating their latest public murals that aim to brighten up the local communities and honor beloved figures like...
Escondido Creek Conservancy launches habitat restoration program
By Ariel Reed, Education Director The Escondido Creek Conservancy has launched an exciting new initiative, Preserving the Future: Student-Led Habitat Restoration in Escondido, funded by...
Escondido police chief retires after 27 years in law enforcement
ESCONDIDO — Escondido Police Chief Ed Varso will retire on Dec. 6, concluding a 27-year law enforcement career that included nearly 23 years with the Escondido...
Escondido voters adopt one-cent sales tax increase
ESCONDIDO — As the November election results near completion, Escondido residents can expect to see a 1% sales tax increase and a new face on...
Escondido nature photographer captures secret lives of grebes
ESCONDIDO — Nearly a decade ago, a routine walk around Lake Hodges transformed the life of an Escondido-based nature photographer. In addition to serene water...
Early results show Escondido voters favor one-cent sales tax
ESCONDIDO — With about half of Escondido’s ballots counted, preliminary results suggest voters are leaning toward approving a one-cent sales tax measure intended to bolster...
Escondido raises ambulance fees after nearly a decade
ESCONDIDO — For the first time in nearly a decade, Escondido is raising its ambulance fees, following the example of nearby cities that have recently...
Escondido OKs another rent hike for Carefree Ranch mobile homes
ESCONDIDO — The Escondido City Council has approved a rent increase for Carefree Ranch, a senior mobile home park, marking the second consecutive year of...