2021-07-08

Rotarians ‘demote’ old president, elevate new one

On Tuesday, June 29, Rotary District Governor Steven Weitzen was on hand to “demote” outgoing Escondido Rotary Club President Andrew Kirwin and install the new President, Vaughn North.

Conservancy announces Coast to Crest Trail Challenge

The San Dieguito River Valley Conservancy (SDRVC) issues its fifth Coast to Crest Trail Challenge (C2C) to hikers who will explore some of San Dieguito River Valley’s most iconic spots along the Coast to Crest Trail. From now to June 30, 2022, participants must complete the five designated hikes listed below, in any order, on their own time. Everyone who […]

Grand Tea Room hosts Rady fundraiser

Rady Children’s Hospital Auxiliary-North County Unit held its 6th Annual Tea at the Grand Tea Room in Escondido June 30. Fifty members attended enjoying the lovely Victorian atmosphere. The weather was beautiful and the tea, food, service and friendship were just delightful. Sherry Wallace, unit chairman, stated that being unable to hold the tea last summer due to COVID was […]

Terrific coaches, even better men


In recent weeks, the local high school community has taken a real hit with the somewhat unexpected departures of a pair of outstanding and accomplished coaches. Escondido High’s Paul Baldwin and Orange Glen’s Jason Patterson have both stepped down and relinquished their head coaching duties – Baldwin in basketball and Patterson on the gridiron. Fortunately for their respective schools, each […]

Close shave Pats nab CIF crown under new coach Aceron


When Orange Glen athletic director Jason Patterson brought 38-year-old David Aceron aboard as the Patriots’ new baseball coach for the 2021 season, he couldn’t hide his enthusiasm about the hire. Patterson sang Aceron’s praises and was convinced he was the right man to reenergize the program and create a firm foundation from which the Pats could find consistent success. Patterson […]

Two Escondido women selected for Minerva Scholarships

On Thursday, Assemblymember Marie Waldron of the 75th District announced that Sonia Hernández Cabanas and Hannah Dominica Chua, both of Escondido, received this year’s Minerva Scholarships for the 75th Assembly District. Each will receive $2,500. The Women in California Leadership (WICL), in collaboration with the California Legislative Women’s Caucus today announced 88 female students from throughout California have been selected […]

Water for tribal governments


In the late 1800s, the federal government granted San Luis Rey River water rights to the cities of Vista and Escondido, depriving local tribes of water they had used for thousands of years. In essence, allocating the water rights twice. According to Bo Mazzetti, Rincon Tribal Chairman, “The cattle were dying. The Trees were dying.” In the 1960s the tribes […]

Celebrate the HeART Beat of Escondido Saturday


Celebrate Escondido’s 2nd Saturday Art Walk activities this weekend in the downtown. Escondido Art Association Gallery 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., July 10, on 2nd Saturday, the Escondido Art Association (EAA) at 121 W Grand Ave. in Escondido will host a reception and open house for July’s juried “Summer Blues” showcasing eclectic interpretations by watercolor, acrylic, oil and multi- media […]

Firefighters quickly douse Lake Wohlford Road fire

Escondido Firefighters made a quick stop on a brush fire in steep terrain early Tuesday morning. The fire was reported near Lake Wolford Road and Valley Center Road at about 3 a.m. On July 6, at about 03:16 a.m., the Escondido Police and Fire Communication Center received reports of a vegetation fire in the area of Lake Wohlford Road & […]