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...
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Tree removal overshadows city improvement project
A walking tour resulted in a timeout for the controversial tree removal as part of the city’s improvement project to upgrade sidewalks in Old Escondido....
Incumbents, challengers file paperwork for elections
Seven candidates in three races have pulled papers for various offices in the city....
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....
Council puts eminent domain use on hold
A resolution to begin the process of eminent domain was put on hold by the City Council during its Oct. 21 meeting....
Escondido approves $91.2 million budget
ESCONDIDO—City Council approved the operating budget for the next two fiscal years at a meeting June 10....
ACLU sues Escondido for ‘21st Century Discrimination’
ESCONDIDO — The San Diego branch of the American Civil Liberties Union is suing the city of Escondido claiming the city unfairly discriminated against unaccompanied...
Veteran cop writes crime novel
ESCONDIDO — After spending 25 years as a police officer, Escondido Detective Lt. Neal Griffin has got some stories to tell....
Grape Day Park concept plans approved
ESCONDIDO— City Council unanimously approved the concept plans for Grape Day Park at a meeting Feb. 4....
Mayor Abed discusses win and looks to future
ESCONDIDO—Mayor Sam Abed gave a presentation Jan. 6 to the Escondido Chamber of Commerce to meet with local business leaders and discuss his goals for...
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....
Final blow given to proposed migrant shelter
ESCONDIDO—At Wednesday night’s City Council meeting, Mayor Sam Abed warned the packed chambers “the nation’s eyes are upon us.”...
Tension palpable at second mayoral debate
ESCONDIDO—The three mayoral candidates shared their views on city issues at the second forum of election season held by the First United Methodist Church Sept....