The California Center for the Arts, Escondido was aglow with excitement and elegance Saturday night as artists, patrons, and cultural leaders gathered for the first annual North County Arts Awards.

Captain Royce Williams, 100, a Hidden Meadows resident who single-handedly downed several Russian MiG fighters in a secret, untold battle of the Korean War, could finally be given recognition for his ...

If your liquor cabinet needs a pick-me-up, look no further than the CVS Pharmacy on 1560 W. Valley Parkway, which is reportedly closing July 16. Spirits, wine and beer are on sale for half off. Our ...

What’s up Downtown? – July 3, 2025 By News Desk on July 02, 2025 By BOB CARPENTER, Escondido Downtown Business Association President and co-owner of Sunny Side Kitchen ...

It may have been Friday the 13th, but the opening night of the 25th annual Cruisin’ Grand—combined with the celebration of the completion of the Phase II of the Grand Avenue Vision— appeared to have ...

The Children’s Museum of Discovery. The new brand was unveiled at the museum’s 25th anniversary celebration on Saturday at the campus, which is located directly across the street from Grape Day Park.

Let’s face it, finding a place to park during Cruisin’ Grand is a great big pain in the you-know-what! The same is, although to a lesser degree, if you are attending the Farmers Market every Tuesday ...

An art exhibition that opened Friday at the California Center for the Arts, Escondido: XICANA! San Diego celebrates Chicana artists. Close to 400 attended the opening and reception, which is something ...

Cat Morales, whose artist’s name is Cat Machine Gems, came to my attention at Friday’s opening of the XICANA! San Diego exhibit at the California Centers for the Arts, Escondido. As I was chatting ...

Too many veterans in San Diego County are sleeping on the streets they sacrificed to protect. That’s unacceptable. As a U.S. Navy veteran, this issue isn’t just professional—it’s personal. At our next ...

It is my honor to greet you today as your Mayor and to share some exciting developments happening right in the heart of our city—downtown Escondido. Our community has always taken pride in our unique ...

June 17 the Escondido Union School District board announced its intention to move forward with the appointment of Andy McGuire as the Incoming superintendent, pending approval of his contract at the ...