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...
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California investigates E. coli outbreak linked to The Kebab Shop
SACRAMENTO — California health officials are investigating an E. coli outbreak linked to beef kofta served at The Kebab Shop locations in Northern and Southern...
San Diego County unemployment decreases to 4.1% in April
ENCINITAS — The unemployment rate in San Diego County decreased to 4.1% in April, down from a revised 4.3% in March and below the year-ago...
Local Republicans battle over ‘fake’ primary mailers, voter guides
SAN DIEGO — Accusations of fake endorsement guides and misleading mailers are flying between local Republicans supporting opposing candidates in county and state-level races, with...
District 22 Legion baseball returns for 101st season in June
ENCINITAS — District 22 American Legion Baseball will open its 101st season on June 7 with more than 240 players across 12 teams, according to...
Election 2026: A look at the District 5 supervisor primary race
Editor’s note: This story previously incorrectly stated that Jim Desmond had endorsed John Franklin for the District 5 seat. Desmond has not formally endorsed anyone...
Stone Brewing eatery in Escondido remains open, but future unclear
ESCONDIDO — While long-term plans remain unknown, Stone Brewing World Bistro and Gardens will remain open for at least the next six months following its...
Election 2026: Escondido City Council
ESCONDIDO — Voters will decide on three council seats during the November election, including the mayor’s position and seats representing Districts 1 and 2. Councilmember...
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...
Escondido to celebrate 30th annual Street Festival on May 17
ESCONDIDO — The 30th annual Escondido Street Festival will return to downtown this weekend with live music, artisan vendors, food and family-friendly entertainment, organizers announced....
Sheriff signs memorandum supporting Indigenous community safety
REGION — San Diego County Sheriff Kelly Martinez joined local, state and tribal leaders this week in signing a Memorandum of Understanding encouraging coordinated community...