25th anniversary puts rarely shown pieces on display at arts center
ESCONDIDO — For some it’s a birthday and others an anniversary. But everyone who attends gets to see art rarely exhibited to the public. The...
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Escondido identifies priorities in City Action Plan
ESCONDIDO — Over three hours, the Escondido City Council outlined its top priorities for the city for the next several years. Atop the list is...
Controversial location for water facility approved by Escondido city council
ESCONDIDO — Despite dozens of protests and pleas, the City Council approved, 4-1, a conditional use permit, denying an appeal in the process, to relocate...
‘Hidden jewel’ Playhouse opens 50th season
Not long ago, a pair of teenaged brother actors summed up the 50-year history of the Patio Playhouse Theatre in a matter of two minutes...
Council chides mobile home park owner over issues
A mobile home rent increase application drew the ire of several council members Wednesday due to reoccurring issues with the park’s management....
In Escondido, city council remains; Lakes Specific Plan fails
ESCONDIDO— While mail-in ballots are still being counted, Mayor Sam Abed won his second term in a landslide....
Council candidates debate ballot initiatives
ESCONDIDO—District 1 and 2 Council candidates took part in a forum Wednesday morning to discuss their stances on budget issues and ballot initiatives....
Three seats to be filled in November elections
ESCONDIDO– Potential candidates for November’s elections are getting their paperwork in order. The Candidate Nomination and Filing Period began July 14, though only one person...
Fate of Country Club left to voters
ESCONDIDO— The decision on whether or not the Escondido Country Club can be redeveloped into 430 homes by Michael Schlesinger, of Stuck in The Rough...
Escondido develops ‘critical’ recycled water project
ESCONDIDO — The city of Escondido has approved initial plans for new recycled water and potable water reuse systems with the intention of securing a...
Council endorses equestrian park plans, avoids funding environmental report
ESCONDIDO — Residents and the City Council praised the completed master plan for a $10 million new equestrian park adjacent to Daley Ranch. [amt_override]...
Escondido OKs its new voting districts
ESCONDIDO — Complying with a lawsuit settlement, City Council approved the proposed city boundaries for four voting districts used to elect councilmembers....
Kirk Effinger: It’s how leaders react
A conversation I had with Escondido City Councilman Ed Gallo regarding the public perception toward that city’s school districts left me thinking about how cities...