Jake Karl Van Ostaeyen, 30

With broken hearts we share the news that Jake Karl Van Ostaeyen passed from this world unexpectedly on November 20, 2022, at the young age of 30, at his home in Portland, OR. Those who knew Jake, even just a little, lost a shining light in their lives. Jake (Jakey, Jakeman, Wakey) was born June 09, 1992, in Escondido, CA. […]

A dozen candidates apply for council seat


  The city of Escondido has released a preliminary list of candidates for the City Council District 3 vacancy, formerly held by Joe Garcia. The list is still preliminary because the City Clerk’s office is still working to verify the eligibility of the candidates (based on the supporting documentation they provided) and will have a final list of eligible candidates […]

9 mayors walk out of SANDAG—Escondido’s among them


At Friday’s meeting of the San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) board meeting nine mayors stalked out of the meeting because they object to the weighted voting system that basically puts most decision-making on transportation funds in San Diego County into the hands of the City of San Diego.  The city of Escondido has been without representation on the regional […]

Local man to get Navy Cross for 1952 spectacular dogfight

Congressman Darrell Issa last week announced that Navy Captain E. Royce Williams (Ret.) of Escondido and Hidden Meadows will receive the Navy Cross on January 20, in San Diego.  “Royce Williams is 97 years young, a Top Gun pilot like no other, and an American hero for all time,” said Rep. Issa. “The heroism and valor he demonstrated for 35 […]

Parishioners concerned for safety after vandalism of St. Mary Church


Carlos Casteneda, 47, of Escondido, was booked last Thursday, January 12,  on charges connected with damage to Saint Mary Catholic Church located on Broadway in Escondido, according to police. Casteneda was already in custody at the Vista Detention Facility on unrelated charges when he was booked for vandalism and burglary, said Lt. Suzanne Baeder of the Escondido Police department. A […]

Elderly man assaulted a second time in Kit Carson Park


    A 74-year-old longtime Escondido resident who runs 9 miles every other day and passes through Kit Carson Park each time has allegedly been assaulted for the second time in four months. He says he was attacked on Wednesday, January 11 , around 10:30 a.m. Previously he was attacked in September. Steve Baldwin’s wife, Patti, called The Times-Advocate because […]