Blaze limited to two acres

Thursday, June 30 shortly before 1 p.m. fire crews were dispatched to 15230 Jesmond Dene Rd. for a brush fire. Crews on the ground and air attacked the fire. A few structures were threatened. Tankers and helicopters made some drops. Firefighters held the blaze to about two acres. There were no reports of injuries or damage to structures. Photos by […]

EPD says goodbye to Chief Varso

On June 28, the Escondido Police Department held a donuts and coffee farewell event for Chief Ed Varso. Chief Varso’s law enforcement career began in 1993 when he became a Sheriff Explorer. He was later hired by the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department as a Custody Assistant, and then as a Deputy Sheriff.  Chief Varso joined the Escondido Police Department […]