Escondido Union High School District issues layoffs for next year
ESCONDIDO — The Escondido Union High School District board of trustees unanimously approved a series of layoffs that could cost several teachers, office assistants, library...
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Interfaith to repurpose shelter beds for withdrawal services
ESCONDIDO — The Escondido City Council has approved a request from Interfaith Community Services to repurpose its former emergency shelter beds for withdrawal management services...
Escondido plans to temporarily move library to North County Mall
ESCONDIDO — Local officials are expected to approve a plan in the coming weeks to temporarily relocate the city’s public library to North County Mall...
Palomar Health pauses controversial deal citing financial woes
ESCONDIDO — A controversial agreement that would have privatized top executives in Palomar Health’s administration was put on hold last month, partly due to the...
Increased ICE enforcement sparks fear, protests in North County
REGION — The increased presence of Immigration and Customs Enforcement has stirred panic and fear within North County communities, with some residents taking to the...
Rancho Bernardo brush fire prompts evacuations
RANCHO BERNARDO — Fire crews from multiple agencies are battling a brush fire that erupted in Rancho Bernardo this morning and urging evacuations in nearby...
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...
Escondido reptile sanctuary asks community for help staying open
ESCONDIDO — EcoVivarium, a reptile sanctuary in Escondido, is asking for community support to help keep its doors open and its animals fed as it...
Permanent county battery storage rules unlikely for at least another year
REGION — As anxiety grows regarding the future of battery energy storage systems in San Diego County, recent discussions by county leaders indicate that permanent...
Escondido medical office building to be converted into apartments
ESCONDIDO — A nearly vacant office building that once housed medical practices near the former site of Palomar Hospital will be converted into a 21-unit...
Escondido authorizes $4M to clean polluted creek, homeless site
ESCONDIDO — The Escondido City Council unanimously ratified a local emergency declaration Monday to address severe water contamination in Escondido Creek caused by a nearby...
Escondido launches pilot program to regulate short-term rentals
ESCONDIDO — The Escondido City Council has approved a three-year pilot program to regulate short-term vacation rentals, marking the city’s first effort to impose rules...
Grape Day Park play structure to be removed over safety risks
ESCONDIDO — Due to safety concerns, the city is removing the signature grapevine playground structure at Grape Day Park. For 22 years, Vinehenge has served...
Round1 Bowling & Arcade to replace former Nordstrom store
ESCONDIDO — A family-oriented entertainment center is set to take over the former Nordstrom store at Escondido’s North County Mall. The Escondido City Council unanimously...
Sage Road in Fallbrook to reopen after yearlong closure
FALLBROOK — Sage Road, a key connection for Fallbrook-area residents to state Route 76 and an alternative fire evacuation route, is expected to reopen after...