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The Escondido Police Department has received a $475,000 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) to support its ongoing enforcement and education programs to help reduce the number of ...

I imagine most citizens of Escondido do not realize how deep the financial difficulties of our city are. Talk of possible closing of fire stations, inability to hire much needed police officers, cuts ...

I was at a cigar lounge years ago when someone pulled out a lighter they got at an estate sale. They were excited they “only” paid $50 for it. I scoffed, as I held out the lighter I got at 7-11 for ...

The legislative special session called to rein in high gas prices has adjourned. A bill that supporters claim will help prevent gasoline price spikes by increasing reserves, AB X2-1, passed on a party ...

I have reported on various surveys and question why they are done. We have seen the list of the friendliest cities and this one takes the cake. The list of the ‘kindest’ cities in the country done by ...

Palomar Health Medical Group (PHMG) has announced expanded coverage for the 2024 Open Enrollment season. Due to the new partnership with Sharp HealthCare, PHMG will now be accessible to individuals ...

Thirty-five friends and family of Thomas F. Durbin gathered recently at Mt. Soledad Veterans Memorial to honor him with a plaque dedication ceremony. Durbin was remembered fondly and humorously by his ...

Sunday night, the Rotary Club of Escondido celebrated a century of service with a big party held at the California Center for the Arts, Escondido. Longtime member and former president Jack Raymond had ...

Between September 2023 and June 2024, more than 155,000 migrants—predominantly single adults—were released onto the streets of San Diego County. The primary reason: Border Patrol facilities were ...

In response to a letter submitted by David Barber, titled “Garcia Sends Misleading Mailer,” I wanted to set the record straight about Councilman Christian Garcia and the value and importance of ...

City of Escondido voters, unlike County voters at large, will have two sales tax measures that they must decide on in the November 5 election. It will be easy to confuse the two measures, since both ...