Escondido in the News — February 2011
News coverage of Escondido City government
City might join growing list of charter cities
Proposal would give Escondido more power, lower construction costs
North County Times, February 27, 2010
“Inner circle” looks for ways to revitalize Center for the Arts
North County Times, February 27, 2010
City’s ballpark vote delayed indefinitely
Both sides still committed, but issues remain
North County Times, February 26, 2010
Forums scheduled to help invigorate arts center
‘Inner circle’ invited to brainstorm, learn about new strategies
North County Times, February 24, 2010
City delays library expansion plans
Money problems prompt rejection of architecture contract
North County Times, February 23, 2010
Abed sells gas station to become full-time mayor
North County Times, February 22, 2010
City honors several local volunteers
North County Times, February 21, 2010
30-day vehicle impounds legal in narrow cases
Plaintiffs sue Escondido, others over hold on cars driven by unlicensed motorists
North County Times, February 20, 2010
Council members failing to set example on pensions
Amount of employee contribution varies by city
North County Times, February 20, 2010
New bureau will handle city’s tourism promotion
Chamber hires longtime hospitality vet to recruit visitors
North County Times, February 20, 2010
Jerry Brown’s plan to cut redevelopment agencies could sink Escondido, San Diego stadium plans
Escondido wants to build a minor league baseball park, and San Diego wants a new home for the NFL’s Chargers. Redevelopment funds would probably be needed to make either a reality.
Los Angeles Times, February 19, 2011
Proposal to eliminate redevelopment agencies could affect Escondido schools
Districts have waited years for their share of city property taxes
North County Times, February 19, 2010
Aiming to preserve Mercado, city blocks planned apartments
Staff criticized for acting without council’s consent
North County Times, February 19, 2010
Two Escondido mayoral candidates raised $100,000 each
The San Diego Union-Tribune, February 19, 2011
Budget staff gives Escondido first look at proposed cuts
The San Diego Union-Tribune, February 18, 2011
Escondido honors volunteers for service to city
The San Diego Union-Tribune, February 18, 2011
Budget plan would close library branch, cut rec programs
Closing $2.9M deficit would also affect arts center, pensions
North County Times, February 17, 2010
Mayor outlines goals for Escondido in State of City address
Fiscal stability, job creation, neighborhood improvement among focuses
The San Diego Union-Tribune, February 17, 2011
Abed wants focus on job creation, government waste, reserves
‘State of City’ speech also covers pension reform, uniting residents
North County Times, February 17, 2010
OPINION: Escondido ballpark and fairgrounds sale may burn out from Brown-outs
The San Diego Union-Tribune, February 17, 2011
City buys vacant site to bolster downtown
Long-term plans include an office building or parking garage
North County Times, February 16, 2010
State planners raise no issues with proposed ballpark
Responses to traffic concerns expected by March 2
North County Times, February 14, 2010
State budget casts doubt on Escondido ballpark
The San Diego Union-Tribune, February 15, 2011
Crafts store to stay at senior center
City won’t decide on shop’s fate until summer
North County Times, February 14, 2010
Officers break window when driver fails to comply
North County Times, February 13, 2010
Community leaders want to flood city with flowers
New program could boost image, foster cooperation
North County Times, February 12, 2010
EDITORIAL: Mayor right on mall deal
Westfield offer isn’t enough for lease through 2065
North County Times, February 10, 2010
Waldron exploring another bid for Assembly
Longtime councilwoman was runner-up in 2006 GOP primary
North County Times, February 9, 2010
Sewer pollution will become pure gas at city plant
Innovative system puts city on cutting edge nationally
North County Times, February 9, 2010
Escondido State of City speech moves to morning
The San Diego Union-Tribune, February 9, 2011
Westfield revives expansion plans for regional mall
But lease extension still significant hurdle
North County Times, February 8, 2010
‘State of the City’ set for Feb. 16
North County Times, February 8, 2010
City laying claim to $20M in redevelopment cash
But officials can’t find loophole to finance ballpark
North County Times, February 7, 2010
Election victories by Abed, Gallo fueled by suburban voters
Urban core dominated by runners-up Daniels, Pfeiler
North County Times, February 6, 2010
Escondido’s city-federal effort to oust illegal immigrants draws praise, criticism
Escondido police and ICE agents join to snag and deport people with deportation orders or criminal records. Some welcome U.S. involvement. Others say the targets are sometimes well-established community members with decades-old convictions.
Los Angeles Times, February 5, 2011
Leadership changes prompt arts center optimism
Struggling venue has new trustees, chief executive
North County Times, February 5, 2010
Escondido maps goals for future
City Council sets priorities of financial stability and economic development
The San Diego Union-Tribune, February 4, 2011
Ballpark vote delayed to March 2
North County Times, February 3, 2010
Attracting business, embracing diversity among goals set by new council
Other priorities include cleaning city up, outsourcing services
North County Times, February 2, 2011
Resident’s ‘grand’ plan touts positive city discussions
North County Times, February 2, 2011
Escondido Residents Use Video To Document Police Efforts
KP BS Radio, February 1, 2011
City leaders condemn proposal to abolish redevelopment
Gov. Brown’s plan could eliminate nearly 9,000 North County jobs
North County Times, February 1, 2011
OPINION: Bring new civility to bear in Escondido
North County Times, February 1, 2011
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