News coverage of Escondido city government

Proposed merger could affect Escondido’s appearance
North County Times, August 31, 2011

New condos expected to boost downtown Escondido
North County Times, August 30, 2011

250K gallons of sewage spills into Escondido Creek
North County Times, August 30, 2011

Sewage spill closes Cardiff beach, lagoon
The San Diego Union-Tribune, August 30, 2011

Escondido progresses on plans for remodeled fire station
Mold had spread in station near Kit Carson Park; firefighters look for temporary home
The San Diego Union-Tribune, August 29, 2011

ACLU report criticizes E-Verify program
Escondido requires contractors to use it
North County Times, August 27, 2011

Council grappling with downtown merchant fees
DBA severs ties; Chamber or City may collect
North County Times, August 27, 2011

Ballpark revived by lawsuit, private sector help
Baseball league deadline; El Paso competition are obstacles
North County Times, August 26, 2011

Escondido candidates preparing for 2012 council race
North County Times, August 25, 2011

Grand Avenue may get diagonal parking
North County Times, August 24, 2011

Escondido may kill public art fee to spur development
Art supporters say fee is too small to influence developers
North County Times, August 21, 2011

Checkpoint debate continues in Escondido
Do stops make roads safer or trap the poor, undocumented?
The San Diego Union-Tribune, August 20, 2011

Arts Center makes tactical retreat on extra funding request
North County Times, August 20, 2011

Escondido working on goals for city
Council discusses diversity, community outreach; city appearance also high on list
The San Diego Union-Tribune, August 19, 2011

Escondido commits to redevelopment 
The San Diego Union-Tribune, August 19, 2011

Council endorses ‘embracing diversity’ initiative
North County Times, August 18, 2011

Future windfall prompts Escondido to keep redevelopment agency
North County Times, August 18, 2011

Escondido councilwoman announces re-election run
EDC mentioned; quoted
The San Diego Union-Tribune, August 17, 2011

City may revive effort to clean up neighborhoods
North County Times, August 17, 2011

Proposals could help bridge city’s ethnic divide
North County Times, August 16, 2011

Escondido council increases its payments to pensions
The San Diego Union-Tribune, August 16, 2011

Escondido waives utility fee for carwash project
The San Diego Union-Tribune, August 16, 2011

Escondido might soften E-Verify policy
North County Times, August 14, 2011

Mercado leaders lobby for parking, restaurant row
North County Times, August 12, 2011

EDITORIAL: An unwise waiver
We’re unsure about permitting a car wash, but waiving $72,000 in fees was a mistake
North County Times, August 12, 2011

Divided council OKs controversial car wash complex
Developer exempted from $72,000 in fees
North County Times, August 11, 2011

Police union says pay cuts could increase crime
Cites difficulty in attracting and retaining quality officers
North County Times, August 10, 2011

OPINION: A purple future for Escondido
Grape crushing plant is a unique fit 
North County Times, August 7, 2011

Escondido police to hold town hall meeting
The San Diego Union-Tribune, August 4, 2011

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