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 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...
Two juveniles injured in New Year’s Eve shooting
ESCONDIDO — Two juvenile boys were wounded in a shooting on New Year’s Eve, authorities said today. Escondido Police and Fire responded to a call...
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 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...
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...
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...
Escondido extends moratorium on battery energy storage sites
ESCONDIDO — The Escondido City Council voted unanimously on Nov. 20 to extend its moratorium on new battery energy storage systems (BESS) within city limits...
Escondido to demolish vacant buildings for new drive-thru eateries
ESCONDIDO — The Escondido City Council has approved the demolition of two vacant restaurant buildings, including one eligible for historic designation, to make way for...