Crime
Judge orders psych evaluation for ‘Trump House’ murder suspect
ESCONDIDO — A competency hearing has been scheduled for a man accused of beating an elderly Escondido resident to death last month. Judge Richard Monroy...
Woman arrested, multiple citations at Escondido DUI checkpoint
ESCONDIDO — A woman was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol, one driver was cited for driving on a suspended license,...
Elderly Trump supporter assaulted in Escondido dies in hospital
ESCONDIDO — A 69-year-old U.S. Army veteran who was attacked and beaten near his Escondido home last week reportedly died of his injuries Sunday night,...
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...
Video footage of deputies’ fatal shooting of assault suspect released
ESCONDIDO — Authorities today released video footage of the fatal shooting of an assault suspect who rushed toward sheriff’s deputies at the end of a...