Students want apology from councilman after citizenship questioned
ESCONDIDO — Local high school students are asking an Escondido City Council member to apologize after he allegedly questioned their citizenship status when they didn’t...
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Escondido council swears in newest members, one incumbent
ESCONDIDO — The Escondido City Council met on Wednesday, Dec. 9, to certify the November election results and swear in two new councilmembers, one incumbent...
Election 2020: Escondido council will have a conservative majority once again
ESCONDIDO — The Escondido City Council will soon have a conservative majority as Republicans claimed three council seats this election season, according to the San...
Sierra Club calls on Escondido candidates to return campaign donations from developers
ESCONDIDO — The Sierra Club San Diego Chapter released letters sent to three Escondido City Council candidates, Mike Morasco, Tina Inscoe and Joe Garcia, requesting...
Escondido Democratic Club makes endorsements
ESCONDIDO – The Escondido Democratic Club (EDC) held a virtual meeting on Saturday to vote on endorsements for local races including the Escondido City Council...
Supporters of new liberal majority in Escondido have high hopes
It’s a new dawn in Escondido after a liberal majority will soon control the City Council and supporters of the change have high hopes....
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...
Diaz, Morasco, Shultz take seats as elected officials
ESCONDIDO — There was one change to the elected contingent in the city. Douglas Shultz took the oath, along with Councilman Mike Morasco (District 4)...
Morasco, Rainey face off in District 4 race
It may look like an uphill battle for the District 4 city council seat, but the challenger is doing all she can to reach voters....
Escondido city council candidates tackle issues
ESCONDIDO — With less than one month until the election, city council candidates here are making their final push. Last week, the four candidates —...
Homelessness, affordable housing part of forum discussion
Before a packed house of members of the Chamber of Commerce, the four city council candidates and San Diego County Board of Supervisor candidate spoke...
Incumbents, challengers file paperwork for elections
Seven candidates in three races have pulled papers for various offices in the city....