Escondido in the News
News coverage of Escondido City Government
EDITORIAL: Have a ‘Plan B’
Our view: Auto dealers not likely to return to previous numbers
North County Times, July 30, 2010
Tight timeline complicating city’s ballpark deal
Analysis of noise, traffic would be compressed
North County Times, July 29, 2010
City OKs $2.1 M upgrade for Grand Avenue
The San Diego Union-Tribune, July 29, 2010
OPINION: A home run for Escondido
The San Diego Union-Tribune, July 27, 2010
OPINION: Ballpark offers city shot at ‘home run’
North County Times, July 25, 2010
OPINION: Ballpark idea has many holes
North County Times, July 25, 2010
OPINION: He’s (Tom D’Agosta) changing the course of mayoral race
The San Diego Union-Tribune, July 25, 2010
Cell phone app helps drivers spot checkpoints
Carlsbad resident says application is all about safety
North County Times, July 25, 2010
40-year-old Swap Meet has become cultural hub
But image problems, uncertain future remain hurdles
North County Times, July 25, 2010
Downtown Marriott construction could affect traffic, parking
Other hurdles include fire safety concerns, working in tight space
North County Times, July 24, 2010
City will spend more than $2M renovating Kit Carson firehouse
Station was closed in May because of mold infestation
North County Times, July 22, 2010
OPINION: May the activists always be among us
North County Times, July 22, 2010
OPINION: Downtown hotel is a Bad Deal for Escondido
North County Times, July 22, 2010
EDITORIAL: The Escondido Beavers
Ballpark for Padres’ farm team holds much promise
The San Diego Union-Tribune, July 22, 2010
Padres affiliate may be on move
Escondido, team in talks for minor league ballpark
The San Diego Union-Tribune, July 21, 2010
Immigration agents, GPS help police track down suspects
Suspected rapist caught through ICE ankle bracelet
North County Times, July 21, 2010
City projects more than $30 million in redevelopment money for schools
Two districts to receive annual payments beginning in 2011
North County Times, July 21, 2010
City would pay entire cost of $45M minor league ballpark
Goal would be spurring development, but Abed criticizes deal
North County Times, July 19, 2010
Water hikes pit agriculture versus large lawns
Council will debate proposal that could bankrupt farmers
North County Times, July 19, 2010
Police chief at the center of immigration debate
Four years into his tenure, Maher continues checkpoints
North County Times, July 18, 2010
Rash of closures raises questions about downtown’s ‘Northern Gateway’
Highway 78 at Broadway has lost Saturn, Mitsubishi, two used-car dealers
North County Times, July 18, 2010
Schools balk at paying more for campus police
Police Department calls current cost split unfair
North County Times, July 17, 2010
City rejects public use of police shooting range
Revenue potential trumped by safety concerns
North County Times, July 15, 2010
New traffic safety checkpoints begin
16 vehicles impounded, two people arrested during operation
North County Times, July 14, 2010
Group issues travel advisory for Escondido
Police chief says advisory is ‘false and misleading’
North County Times, July 14, 2010
OPINION: Answers for three downtown hotel questions
Council member Dick Daniels in North County Times, July 11, 2010
Arts center faces losing crucial revenue in Marriott deal
Some officials downplay concern, but critics demand remedy
North County Times, July 11, 2010
Several businesses may fill empty retail spaces in Escondido
The San Diego Union-Tribune, July 10, 2010
Escondido pulling ahead of San Marcos in ballpark pursuit
City proposing elaborate district around minor league facility
North County Times, July 7, 2010
OPINION: Escondido citizens need council that listens
North County Times, July 7, 2010
City hikes 117 fees, including pool use and playing fields
Goal of hikes is “cost recovery”
North County Times, July 7, 2010
City struggling with station’s lack of fire engine
Budget crisis makes prioritizing public safety difficult
North County Times, July 4, 2010
Upscale Ruth’s Chris Steak House coming to city
Restaurant may enhance appeal of new Lexus dealership
North County Times, July 3, 2010
Plug is pulled on First Night
Lack of funding forces end to party
The San Diego Union-Tribune, July 2, 2010
Mobile home group endorses Crone, Barron for council
North County Times, July 2, 2010
OPINION: Time for learning, debate, leadership
North County Times, July 1, 2010
Council approves large subsidy for $70M downtown Marriott
Upscale project deemed worthy of financial risks
North County Times, July 1, 2010
First night organizers cancel annual event
North County Times, July 1, 2010
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