Saturday night, shortly after riding in the Lakeside Rodeo parade local horsewoman Diana Cavender was killed when her horse spooked, lost its balance and rolled on her, hitting her head against the pavement. Cavender is a member of the renowned Escondido Mounted Posse, and was described by one of the members as being the best and most experienced rider in […]
John Paul the Great Catholic University to double size of campus
John Paul the Great Catholic University, which opened two and a half years ago in the heart of downtown Escondido, late last year completed a purchase that will allow it to double the size of its campus, adding 30,000 square feet on 1.5 acres. It purchased the old Johnson furniture building located at 131 S. Broadway and the old Center […]
Grand Avenue Festival will feature celebrity landscaper Ahmed Hassan
Come to the Grand Avenue Festival and Street Fair on Sunday, May 15, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. in Escondido and meet celebrity landscape professional and green industry expert Ahmed Hassan, the original “Yard Crasher” for HGTV and the DIY network. Since 2007, Ahmed has appeared on DIY Network and HGTV in “Landscape Smart,” “Yard Crashers” and “Turf War.” He has co-hosted […]
Patio Theatre Youth Director probes for hidden talent
‘American Idiot,’ ‘Beauty and the Beast’ coming soon to a Kit Carson Park near youFor Brenda Townsend building a sense of community often involves bringing forth the hidden talents of people, young and old. She is the director of the Youth Theater Program of the Patio Playhouse. The program is gearing up for mid-May auditions for “Beauty and the Beast,” which will be performed in August and for a youthful performance of “American Idiot” […]
Real estate climate poses challenges
The dream of homeownership may still be but a dreamSearching for a new home or business location in North County San Diego has proven to be a challenging endeavor for consumers on the purchasing end of the real estate transactions this year. Selecting real estate is hard enough when trying to find a location that has all the amenities that suit an individual’s needs at a reasonable price in […]
Kit Carson Park to Receive First Aerial Mosquito Larvicide Application
The County of San Diego Vector Control Program (VCP) will conduct its first aerial mosquito larvicide application of the 2016 mosquito season at large water bodies known to breed mosquitoes throughout the county on Thursday, April 28. A helicopter will apply larvicide to reduce mosquito populations and reduce the risk of West Nile virus (WNV) transmission. The larvicide is made […]
Transit strike may be avoided
The resolution to a dispute between the North County bus drivers union and First Transit, was being discussed by union members as The Times-Advocate went to press on Tuesday. Teamsters Union Local 542, representing 300 North County drivers, postponed a strike vote last week and were meeting Tuesday to review an offer made by the transit provider. The union members […]
Cathy Carey Art Studio and Garden Tour to benefit Shelter to Soldier
Annually on the last weekend of April, Escondido artist Cathy Carey produces an art show event to help raise funds for local animals in need. This year, she is hosting a benefit for Shelter to Soldier, for a suggested $10 donation. All charitable contributions support programs provided by Shelter to Soldier. Reception April 30th and May 1st from 10:00 a.m. […]
Escondido-based non-profit law firm targets low, middle-income residents
Escondido-based Sage Legal Services (“SLS”) is bringing the affordable legal services movement to San Diego County. Following the lead of nonprofit law firms, such as the Utah-based Open Legal Services, SLS offers legal services on a sliding-scale basis. Using California’s Department of Housing and Community Development’s income guidelines, SLS focuses on providing legal services to those who fall within San […]
Chargers still trying to seal a stadium deal
~ Sports OpinionThree weeks into the baseball season, and we finally have something interesting going on in the East Village. Sadly for the Padres, it’s going on a few blocks away from Petco Park. Hours before the Padres suffered yet another lackluster loss on Saturday, the Chargers took over the ceremonial first pitch. A political first pitch, that is. The Chargers began […]