It is my honor to greet you today as your Mayor and to share some exciting developments happening right in the heart of our city—downtown Escondido. Our community has always taken pride in our unique ...

Escondido residents are paying a bit more for gasoline starting July 1, but it won’t be the 60 cents a gallon extra that some hysterical outlets have been predicting for the past few weeks. It will be ...

If your liquor cabinet needs a pick-me-up, look no further than the CVS Pharmacy on 1560 W. Valley Parkway, which is reportedly closing July 16. Spirits, wine and beer are on sale for half off. Our ...

I asked him how it all started, and O’Dell said, “Growing up in Escondido, my art was inspired by street art – graffiti and Chicano style art. My favorite time was in art class drawing, painting, even ...

If this weather continues, I would be eternally grateful. The gray mornings, sunny afternoons and cool evenings are a blessing as we head into summer but alas, change is the only constant in our lives ...

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) May 30 held a groundbreaking to highlight five infrastructure improvement projects throughout San Diego County totaling $623 million to improve ...

The Children’s Museum of Discovery. The new brand was unveiled at the museum’s 25th anniversary celebration on Saturday at the campus, which is located directly across the street from Grape Day Park.

Let’s face it, finding a place to park during Cruisin’ Grand is a great big pain in the you-know-what! The same is, although to a lesser degree, if you are attending the Farmers Market every Tuesday ...

Too many veterans in San Diego County are sleeping on the streets they sacrificed to protect. That’s unacceptable. As a U.S. Navy veteran, this issue isn’t just professional—it’s personal. At our next ...

An art exhibition that opened Friday at the California Center for the Arts, Escondido: XICANA! San Diego celebrates Chicana artists. Close to 400 attended the opening and reception, which is something ...

Cat Morales, whose artist’s name is Cat Machine Gems, came to my attention at Friday’s opening of the XICANA! San Diego exhibit at the California Centers for the Arts, Escondido. As I was chatting ...