Escondido in the News — May 2010
News coverage of Escondido City Government
EDITORIAL: A right to speak in Escondido
The San Diego Union-Tribune, May 29, 2010
Union endorsements make mayor’s race more competitive
Firefighters choose D’Agosta; police pick Daniels
North County Times, May 28, 2010
OPINION: Are checkpoints worth the cost to taxpayers?
North County Times, May 27, 2010
Council approves car wash despite resident protests
Project would help economy, but bring noise, traffic, danger
North County Times, May 27, 2010
Police, fire headquarters opens
New building gives departments more elbow room
North County Times, May 26, 2010
Role in biotech suggested for Escondido
Location, work force, cheap land are touted
The San Diego Union-Tribune, May 22, 2010
City extends deadline for business-class hotel near I-15
Move preserves tax-sharing deal, keeps project viable
North County Times, May 22, 2010
Council stifles Diaz attempt to condemn Arizona law
Obscure policy used to avoid polarizing debate
North County Times, May 20, 2010
Escondido rejects bid to decry immigration law
The San Diego Union-Tribune, May 20, 2010
City struggling to collect fees from defiant merchants
Fee hikes called unfair, but DBA defends them
North County Times, May 18, 2010
Expert says city poised to become new biotech hub
Education component in place, but large piece of land needed
North County Times, May 17, 2010
OPINION: Critics should judge Maher, checkpoints on facts
North County Times, May 16, 2010
City may continue mobile-home inspections after resident outcry
Shoddy parks could hurt city’s property values, increase fire risk
North County Times, May 16, 2010
Diaz wants to condemn Arizona law, but colleagues balking
North County Times, May 12, 2010
Mobile home group endorses D’Agosta for mayor
North County Times, May 11, 2010
City may scale back $3M pedestrian plaza
Critics contend project would be too ornate, expensive
North County Times, May 7, 2010
Funding slashed for nonprofits, community events
Less money could jeopardize grants, other sources
North County Times, May 6, 2010
FORUM: Democrats seek checkpoint policy review
North County Times, May 4, 2010
City may use incentives, penalties to eliminate boarded-up buildings
Goal to spur landlords to find tenants, spruce up vacancies
North County Times, May 4, 2010
One year after deep cuts, city will partially restore library hours
Change made possible by checkout machines, staff redeployment
North County Times, May 1, 2010
24-unit condo project approved despite objections
Concerns raised about parking, intensity of design
North County Times, May 2, 2010
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