Escondido in the News — October 2011
News coverage of Escondido city government:
Escondido not inclined to create voting districts
Schools changing to satisfy Voting Rights Act, but city claims no need
North County Times, October 30, 2011
OPINION: Brown, Legislature interferes with local government
Sam Abed in North County Times, October 30, 2011
Escondido tow company lacked business papers
Required for city contract, corporation status has now been restored
The San Diego Union-Tribune, October 29, 2011
Escondido striving to become wine production hub
Olga Diaz idea is moving forward; tasting room suggested
North County Times, October 28, 2011
San Diego area officials object to curbs on use of E-Verify
Object to new state law; Escondido is among users
The San Diego Union-Tribune, October 26, 2011
Council members praise revised hotel plan
Developer would build ‘less luxurious’ hotel, above-ground parking structure
North County Times, October 25, 2011
ACLU probes case of woman turned over to immigration
Had reported domestic abuse; four children left in home unsupervised
North County Times, October 25, 2011
Escondido gets $15M for crucial Wohlford Dan upgrade
North County Times, October 22, 2011
Intervention plays role in Escondido anti-drug sweep
The San Diego Union-Tribune, October 22, 2011
Citracado ‘connector’ facing many hurdles
North County Times, October 21, 2011
Escondido woman turned over to immigration after domestic violence
Parents arrested; children left in home unsupervised
North County Times, October 20, 2011
Escondido cracking down on prostitution at massage businesses
Unclear it’s a problem, but other criminal activity reported
North County Times, October 20, 2011
Library grant allows locals to make videos
North County Times, October 20, 2011
Diagonal parking plan for Grand Avenue creates backlash
North County Times, October 19, 2011
Council OKs move toward annexation
Escondido council tells staff to proceed with proposal that could add 1,700 acres to city
The San Diego Union-Tribune, October 17, 2011
New law bans cities from forcing businesses to use E-Verify
Will override Escondido policy in January
North County Times, October 16, 2011
Escondido council agrees to pursue plan to annex 1,700 acres
North County Times, October 13, 2011
Escondido may annex 1,700 acres for housing, resort
Move would allow more density than under county rules
North County Times, October 12, 2011
New law bars police from impounding vehicles seized during checkpoints
North County Times, October 11, 2011
Impounding of cars at checkpoints checked by new law
Unlicensed drivers won’t be towed
The San Diego Union-Tribune, October 11, 2011
Officers Can No Longer Impound Vehicles
Is a controversial bill signed into law by Governor Brown a threat to public safety?
KNSD-TV 7/39. October 10, 2011
Dreams of downtown condos hit another snag
North County Times, October 9, 2011
Escondido E-Verify policy creating unexpected turbulence
North County Times, October 8, 2011
Ballpark still has backers, detractors
Escondido has more time to secure plans to build home for Padres Triple-A team
The San Diego Union-Tribune, October 8, 2011
Escondido on track for second Target store
The San Diego Union-Tribune, October 8, 2011
Cruisin’ Grand wraps up successful 12th season
The San Diego Union-Tribune, October 8, 2011
Commission backs Stone’s bid to sell beer in park
Recommendation goes to City Council for final approval
North County Times, October 7, 2011
EDITORIAL: Locked bathrooms crush Grape Day
The San Diego Union-Tribune, October 7, 2011
Cruisin’ Grand’s six-month run called success
North County Times, October 6, 2011
Redevelopment takeaway forces low-income housing delays, other charges
North County Times, October 6, 2011
Public presentation set on Stone plan for park
The San Diego Union-Tribune, October 6, 2011
OPINION: How to sell the Escondido charter
North County Times, October 6, 2011
Restrooms closed at Grape Day Park
Police say facilities used for criminal activity
The San Diego Union-Tribune, October 6, 2011
OPINION: Escondido deserves a more thoughtful council
North County Times, October 5, 2011
OPINION: Good reason to target the unlicensed
North County Times, October 5, 2011
Bathroom closure upsets homeless, Grape Day Park supporters
North County Times, October 5, 2011
Thursday forum set for Stone proposal
Should Escondido allow the sale of alcohol in Kit Carson Park?
North County Times, October 4, 2011
Governor signs law barring blanket bans on labor-friendly deals
SB 922 would penalize Escondido for passage of proposed charter
The San Diego Union-Tribune, October 3, 2011
Target moving forward with Westfield mall store
North County Times, October 2, 2011
Crime-ridden street now a memory
Affordable housing project revitalizes Escondido residents
The San Diego Union-Tribune, October 2, 2011
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- September 2011
- August 2011
- July 2011
- June 2011
- May 2011
- April 2011
- March 2011
- February 2011
- January 2011
- December 2010
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