Unemployment Rate Decreases In Escondido Area: Feds

The unemployment rate in San Diego County decreased recently.

Escondido Would Get $20M Under Infrastructure Bill

California would be a big winner under the federal infrastructure bill passed by the House Thursday, with nearly $1 billion in projects.

San Diego County Ahead Of Biden's Coronavirus Vaccine Goal

This is how the Escondido area compares to California for coronavirus vaccinations.

Unemployment Decreases In Escondido Area: Feds

San Diego County's unemployment rate decreased recently.

San Diego County Government: Public Health Officer: Pandemic Not Over, Continue Precautions

As people prepare to celebrate the holiday weekend, County health officials are reminding the public to continue taking precautions to a ...

San Diego County Government: Parents Opening Home To Children In Foster Care Hope To Inspire Others

For Rita and Juan Mejia, opening their home to children in foster care has been a lifelong passion. Over the course of 17 years, the cou ...

San Diego County Government: San Diego County COVID-19 Update – 5-26-2021

Here is today's COVID-19 update from the County Health and Human Services Agency with data through May 25.

The Digital Divide: How Wide In Escondido Area?

U.S. shows great variance in access and use of high-speed internet.

Halt To Wild Horse, Burro Roundups Sought By Escondido Lawmaker

Assemblymember Marie Waldron (R) is standing up for the animals as their herd numbers dwindle in California.

Federal Taxes: How Do Your Payments And Refunds Compare?

Compare your federal tax payments and refunds to state and national averages.

Supervisors OK New Wording For Housing Project Ballot Measure

Newland Communities wants to build Newland Sierra in the Merriam Mountains, directly west of I-15 and near Escondido, San Marcos and Vista.

Escondido Councilwoman Announces Bid For SD Supervisor

"I'm running for supervisor to serve as an honest, independent and articulate voice for San Diego County residents," Olga Diaz said.

Local Cardroom Employees Push Back On Proposed Regulations

The state's Bureau of Gambling Control is holding a public workshop to discuss possible changes to player-dealer games.

San Diego Supervisors OK Land Purchase For County Preserve

The Board of Supervisors Wednesday approved the purchase of more than 600 acres of land in Hellhole Canyon Preserve in Valley Center.

Election 2018: Where To Drop Off Mail Ballots In Escondido

Vote-by-mail voters​ can send in their ballot by mail, drop it off at the Registrar of Voters Office or at one of 59 additional sites.

Cal State San Marcos To Host Forum For Candidates

CSUSM will host a forum Tuesday for candidates running in the state and federal districts that encompass the university's campus.

Supervisors OK Large Development In North County

Newland Communities has proposed building a master-planned community called Newland Sierra in the Miriam Mountains area, near Escondido.

Hindu Temple Construction Project Moves Forward Near Escondido

The San Diego County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to deny neighbors' request to halt the project.

Mom Of Murdered Child Urges Voters: Reject Summer Stephan

After convoluted trail of suspects, trial, no one jailed for Stephanie Crowe's murder. Stephan, interim DA, is seeking elected post.

Issa Praises Escondido's Support Of Trump's Sanctuary State Suit

Escondido's 4-1 vote on Wednesday came after a contentious three-hour hearing.

Man Sentenced For Trying To Smuggle Tiger Cub Into San Diego

The cub was taken to the San Diego Zoo Safari Park in Escondido and named Moka.

SANDAG Holds Public Forums To Find New Executive Director

The first of five public forums will take place in Escondido. Other meetings are slated for Chula Vista, Santee, Encinitas and San Diego.

Man Pleads Guilty To Trying To Smuggle Tiger Cub

Luis Valencia of Perris pleaded guilty to trying to smuggle a Bengal cub across the U.S.-Mexico border through the San Ysidro Port of Entry.

Man Luring Girls To Car In North County Pleads Guilty

Spicer Van Allen Conant, 46, of San Marcos, will be sentenced to eight years in prison and be required to register as a sex offender.

Lawsuit Challenges Escondido Library Outsourcing

Escondido is the first community in San Diego County to privatize its library.

Supreme Court To Hear Case Against California Abortion Law

An anti-abortion group says a law requiring notices about publicly-funded abortions and contraceptives is against free-speech rights.

Escondido Commission OKs Major Housing Development

A proposal to build 380 homes on the grounds of the former Escondido Country Club moved forward.

Chained Escondido Boy's Father Deported To Mexico

U.S. immigration officials have deported the father of a boy found malnourished and chained at a relative's home in Mexico City. (BREAKING)

Homeless Count Up 11% in Inland North County, 5% Countywide: New Tally Report

The one-day "snapshot" count held in January showed jump in youth on the streets, decline in veterans in San Diego County.

Congress Members Hold Town Hall Meetings Across San Diego County

Rep. Duncan Hunter, R-Alpine, held a meeting in Ramona. Hunter represents the 50th District of California, which includes Escondido.

Escondido Customers Continue to Save Water

The city of Escondido saved more water this past November than the same month in 2015.

San Diego County Supervisors Pass $19K Pay Raise

Outgoing Supervisor Dave Roberts, whose district includes Escondido, cast the lone dissenting vote.

Gaspar Beats Incumbent Roberts in Board of Supervisors Race

The mayor of Encinitas has won the Board's Third District seat.

San Diego County Voters to Decide Fate of Infrastructure Tax Proposal

The San Diego Association of Governments estimates the tax would raise $18 billion over 40 years.

Ballot Selfies: Is It OK to Snap a Pic in California?

There's an important question to consider when you walk into your polling place: Is it OK to take a picture with your ballot?

DMV Computer Outage Impacts San Diego Field Offices for Third Day

DMV offices in San Diego County and across the state remained out of commission Wednesday due to continuing computer issues.

Escondido City Manager Calls it Quits After One Year on the Job

Graham Mitchell said he wanted to pursue other opportunities, including jobs outside of government.

Escondido Voters: Registration Deadline is One Week Away

There's just one more week left to register to vote in the Nov. 8 general election.

Escondido Scores Above Average in Municipal Equality Survey

Escondido scored above the national average for LGBT inclusion in the Municipal Equality Index released by the Human Rights Campaign.