Local woman publishes fictional thrill ride

Once upon a time, Tanya Ross worked for The Times Advocate as a proofreader for the Sunday morning edition. These days, she is a writer of fiction novels. Ross has released the second novel in the “Tranquility Series,” entitled “Facing Off.” The book recently received the Honorable Mention award in the New York Book Festival in the Young Adult category. […]

Alex Goodman joins museum’s team

San Diego Children’s Discovery Museum this week announced the appointment of Alex Goodman, recent recipient of Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce’s “40 Under 40,” as its new director of philanthropy. Goodman joined the museum team on July 6, 2021. “I am excited to be part of San Diego Children’s Discovery Museum,” said Goodman. “As we begin to return to normalcy, I […]

Unemployment Update


The crisis at the Employment Development Department (EDD) is continuing. Many claimants had to wait months for their benefits, thousands have had their finances devastated, while others filed phony claims that reportedly defrauded the state of over $30 billion. The Executive Branch administers state agencies, but has taken no significant steps toward reforming EDD. The Legislative Branch has stepped into […]

Perspectives for local prep athletes to consider


Unless the coronavirus or some variant delivers a totally unexpected curve, it seems a near return to the way things were is at hand when it comes to high school athletics. Yes, some continued protocols and safeguards will still be in place but in large part, when the school year commences in the immediate future, sports will have a sense […]

Name that tune


“Happy birthday to you, happy birthday to you.” Have you been singing two verses when washing your hands as we were instructed to do as the best method to really cleanse your hands? I don’t know who decided on that little ditty as the timing device but it does pop into my head every time I wash my hands—which is […]

Reflections on the demolition of Palomar Hospital


Most of the long time locals who were at this groundbreaking reflected on their life moments spent at this iconic hospital, so to contemplate its removal has a bitter sweet feel. I’m excited for the future revival of this site but standing at the entrance to the Emergency Room, I couldn’t help but think of the multiple times my Mom […]

Sample ballot pamphlets go out for recall election


County of San Diego Communications Office Sample Ballot and Voter Information Pamphlets are on the way to San Diego County’s 1.96 million registered voters for the September 14 California Gubernatorial Recall Election. The Registrar of Voters office says all voters should receive their pamphlets by August 21. The voter information pamphlet contains information about the recall election and how to […]

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Intuitive Artist Delivers a Powerful Message about Depression and Suicide

The HeART Beat of Escondido

The art of Lisa Marquez is like a message in a bottle that she hopes will travel to the far corners of the world.  While there are many ways to deliver a message, for Marquez it is through her art. Sometimes hidden within the body of her abstract paintings or sometimes as clear as day she writes words of hope […]