Escondido Tamale Festival is coming Saturday

The 3rd Annual Escondido Tamale Festival Saturday, November 11, is a celebration of tamales and all the great Latin foods that have become iconic staples of California’s culture.  Last year’s inaugural event far exceeded expectations. This year’s event is expected to draw more than 10,000 visitors over the course of the day. Enjoy free admission, great food, craft beer and […]

Daley Ranch offers four hikes in November

Daley Ranch will offer four hikes in November. All hikes begin at the Daley Ranch entrance on La Honda Drive unless otherwise noted.  Bring water, sun hat, sunscreen, and proper hiking boots or treaded footwear.  All trails include steep and/or slippery sections.  Please do not leave valuables in your car.  Steady rain cancels a hike.  The hike schedule is also […]

Trout season begins in a month at Lake Wohlford

The trout season will begin in about a month at Lake Wohlford, where the next planting will be of Rainbow Trout on Saturday, December 9.      The lake will re-open for weekday fishing beginning that day, following the plant. Park hours: 6 a.m. – 5 p.m. (Closed Weekdays, Open Weekends Only) Dock closes: 4:30 p.m. Last Plant:  750 lbs. […]

California Center is the place to be for holidays shows

The California Center for the Arts, Escondido is the happening place for shows during the holidays. If you want to get into the spirit, you won’t want to miss any of these shows. With this list, you can plan ahead now. WINTER WONDERLAND FESTIVAL Presented by the California Center for the Arts, Escondido. Sponsored by the Linden Root Dickinson Foundation […]

The Holidays – A Time For Hope, Not Despair


I am, admittedly, a hopeful romantic – not hopeless!  I like to see the good in people; in life, in the way circumstances should resolve to be.  That said, I have lived enough years to know things don’t always turn out the way I want them, but it doesn’t mean I can’t hope for the best. I still enjoy sitting […]

Lowell Arthur Neely 77, of Escondido

Lowell Neely passed away on October 16, 2017 in Escondido. He was 77. Mr. Neely was born and raised in Escondido.  He graduated from Escondido High School.  After graduating high school, he worked for Continental Granite and later, Pyramid Granite as a precision finisher. He also founded Neely Tool Sales, designing and fabricating tools used in building computers. He retired […]

CCAE needs your help to get Levitt music grant


There’s nothing quite like the strength of a community united. Together communities have overcome injustices, put an end to insurmountable conflict, and lifted each other to new heights using the support and foundation that can only be found in commonality of community. One of the more important factors in bringing a neighborhood together is a safe place to gather, socialize, […]

Erdman does it all in SP’s 30-13 win over Esco

Both quarterback Westin Erdnman (left) and running back Shawn Carter were instrumental in San Pasqual’s 30-13 victory over Escondido. Photos by Lenny Kerbs In a game between cross-town football rivals San Pasqual and Escondido that would determine city supremacy, Golden Eagle quarterback Westin Erdman proved to be a difference-maker by utilizing various parts of his anatomy – namely his arm, […]

Payback win gives Calvin a whirlwind of momentum

For nearly a year, Calvin Christian waited to even the score with a Foothills Christian squad that not only denied the Crusaders a second straight San Diego Section 8-man championship but had also spoiled a perfect season as well. That 44-38 defeat, in which the Crusaders failed to capitalize on a bevy of scoring opportunities,  hung over the CC program […]

Times-Advocate Shorts

Holiday Bazaar Westminster MOPS 7th annual Holiday Bazaar is happening on  Saturday, November 11 at Westminster Presbyterian Church 1500 S Juniper, Escondido. There will be 35 vendors including jewelry, skincare, health, gifts, decor, clothing, crafts, Rita’s, and Street Chef California food truck. There will also be a silent auction with thousands of dollars’ worth of donated goods, services, and gift […]