Former mayor suing Escondido
ESCONDIDO— Former Mayor Jerry Harmon has announced a lawsuit against the city for allegedly using public dollars to prevent former police chief Jim Maher from...
Jim Maher
Kirk Effinger: People deserve answers on high-profile dismissals
News of the firing of former CEO Larry Anderson this past week by the Tri-City Healthcare District Board of Directors no doubt brought some sense...
Mayor stresses Escondido’s finances at public hearing
ESCONDIDO — When peppered with questions about public safety, the city’s former police chief, and library hours from concerned citizens, Mayor Sam Abed stressed the...
Severance of former Escondido Police Chief withheld
ESCONDIDO — Speaking publicly for the first time since his sudden retirement last year, former Escondido Chief of Police Jim Maher issued a statement claiming...
Kirk Effinger: Who’s minding city’s pocketbook is real issue
While attending a small gathering the other day I had occasion to briefly visit with Escondido Mayor Sam Abed and, engaging in a bit of...
Former Escondido Police Chief’s severance deal released
ESCONDIDO — Former Escondido Police Chief Jim Maher’s sealed severance package contained a $150,000 payment and strict confidentially rules prohibiting him from speaking about his...