40 firefighters battled New Year’s Eve commercial fire

On December 31, 2022 at approximately 8:17 PM, the Escondido Police and Fire Emergency Communication Center received reports of a vacant commercial building on fire at the corner of E. Valley Parkway and N. Ash Street. A full structure fire response was dispatched to the location. The first due Engine Company reported a working fire venting through the roof on […]

Kelly A. Martinez takes office as the new Sheriff for the County

Today, Kelly A. Martinez officially takes office as the new Sheriff for the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department. On December 16, Sheriff Martinez took the formal oath as San Diego County’s 31st Sheriff. On Monday, January 2 at noon, Martinez officially started her term as Sheriff. A ceremonial swearing-in event will take place on Monday, January 9 where she will […]