News coverage of Escondido city government

City, schools spar over pools, campus police
Budget woes threaten longtime partnerships
North County Times, April 29, 2011

Mayor wants ballpark site to become technology business park
Change in direction prompted by legislative uncertainty
North County Times, April 28, 2011

Arts center leadership changes boost donations, prompt departures
$300,000 raised in 5 weeks; Inscoe resigns
North County Times, April 26, 2011

Ongoing Mercado upgrades prompt legal claims against city
Merchants frustrated by torn-up sidewalks, loss of parking
North County Times, April 25, 2011

OPINION: Slashing rec costs requires soft touch
North County Times, April 24, 2011

OPINION: Escondido swap meet owner wins bouquet
The San Diego Union-Tribune, April 24, 2011

North County cities look for new animal control providers
The San Diego Union-Tribune, April 22, 2011

Developer hopes to complete downtown condos
Project part of city’s plan to revive area with upscale housing
North County Times, April 21, 2011

Mayor creates economic advisory board
Panel to brainstorm projects, jobs
North County Times, April 20, 2011

Upgraded Swap Meet will reopen May 11
Vendors hail reprieve, cancel protest march
North County Times, April 19, 2011

Escondido swap meet to reopen in May
The San Diego Union-Tribune, April 19, 2011

OPINION: Cuts to recreation programs will be disastrous
Balance city budget over several years and save programs
North County Times, April 19, 2011

OPINION: Dangers of the anti-union chorus
Escondido joins the attack on the middle class
North County Times, April 19, 2011

City grapples with plan to close pools
Closures would save funds but slash swim classes and high school sports
North County Times, April 18, 2011

EDITORIAL: Time to become charter city
Escondido right to consider charter city status
North County Times, April 17, 2011

Proposed creek walk gaining momentum
New grants secured, property owners embracing concept
North County Times, April 17, 2011

Swap Meet evicted, paving way for new project on site
Vendors upset, but market might remain open temporarily
North County Times, April 15, 2011

Escondido swap meet to close, possibly temporarily
The San Diego Union-Tribune, April 15, 2011

Escondido identifies potential services for outsourcing
The San Diego Union-Tribune, April 15, 2011

Escondido City Council Votes to Finish Park Project
San Diego Reader, April 14, 2011

City may privatize many services
Proposal includes street sweeping, park maintenance, vehicle repairs
North County Times, April 14, 2011

Petition drive seeks to stave off city recreation cuts
Proposal would slash programs and close city pools, skate park
North County Times, April 13, 2011

Officials say taxpayer savings key goal of proposed city charter
Document also prohibits sharp salary hikes for council
North County Times, April 13, 2011

Redevelopment reprieve revives ballpark proposal
But timeline compressed, numerous hurdles remain
North County Times, April 10, 2011

Phone app will help city fight graffiti, potholes
Software quickly sends picture, GPS location to City Hall
North County Times, April 8, 2011

Job creation, embracing diversity among city priorities
Council action plan will include criteria to measure success
North County Times, April 7, 2011

City officials criticize competing offer for downtown hotel
Stalled project could revive if subsidy grows from $10M to $24M
North County Times, April 5, 2011

EDITORIAL: Discretion works, too
Giving unlicensed motorists a chance to avoid impound makes sense
North County Times, April 5, 2011

Three local dams under state restrictions
Lake Wohlford, Lake Cuyamaca and a drainage basin in need of remediation
The San Diego Union-Tribune, April 5, 2011

Library branch patrons sad over possible closure
City officials say closing East Valley library could save $230,000
North County Times, April 4, 2011

Impound law enforcement varies by department
Some departments backing off strict enforcement; others push ahead
North County Times, April 3, 2011

Shrinking federal grants threaten the poor
Money has helped feed seniors, build fire stations
North County Times, April 3, 2011

Losses mount for Escondido’s red-light camera program
City may remove some cameras, seek cheaper contract
North County Times, April 2, 2011

Parking rules changed for downtown Escondido
City tries for approach that’s more friendly to business
The San Diego Union-Tribune, April 2, 2011

Swap Meet could become offices, retail
Proposal hinges on new zoning, lease resolution
North County Times, April 1, 2011