Homeless registered sex offender arrested for possession of child pornography


On March 20 at approximately 2:50 a.m., officers from the El Cajon Police Department arrested a registered sex offender for possessing child pornography and drugs. The man, who is from Escondido and currently homeless, was identified as 37 year-old Alexander Ingles. Ingles is currently on probation for possessing child pornography and drug sales. Ingles was found sleeping in his vehicle […]

N.C. Conservatives to host Turning Point USA

Shaun Fredrickson, representative of Turning Point USA, the powerful pro-freedom college-age organization founded by Charlie Kirk, will be hosted by North County Conservatives  at their March 26 meeting. Fredrickson will be speaking on advocating for faith and freedom on college campuses. The group meets at J&M’s Restaurant, 1215 E. Valley Parkway, Escondido.  The meeting starts at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, […]

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EUHSD names Teacher, Employee of the Year

Escondido Union High School District (EUHSD) announced Valley High School’s Math Teacher, Sharon Clark, as the EUHSD Teacher of the Year and Valley High School’s Custodial/Grounds Maintenance, Miguel Velasquez, as the EUHSD Classified Employee of the Year.  Teachers and classified employees were nominated by colleagues at each school site and the district office, then a panel of staff voted on […]

CYO will play in Carnegie Hall this summer


San Diego Civic Youth Orchestra (CYO)—based in Escondido—will travel to New York City later this year, to play at the celebrated Isaac Stern stage at Carnegie Hall.  The international touring company, Music Celebrations International (MCI), arranges domestic and international tours for bands, choirs, and orchestras.  One of the top venues for domestic groups is the famous Isaac Stern stage at […]

Deserving kids get sneakers from philanthropist

Thursday, March 7 celebrity philanthropist Patrick Carroll brought his million-dollar cross-country “Kickz For Kids” tour to  San Diego bringing  truckloads of sneakers such as Jordans, Nikes, and more to the Club kids at the Boys & Girls Club of Greater San Diego. Thursday afternoon they visited the Conrad Prebys Escondido Branch on West Woodward Avenue.  Carroll, 44, a real estate […]

SPHS teacher honored by Tribute to Teachers

Karen Jewell, an English teacher at San Pasqual High School, has been recognized by KyXy 96.5 radio station and American Assets Trust through their Tribute to Teachers Program.  Jewell’s nomination by Magda Martinez, a former student, recognizes her exceptional commitment to education and the positive impact she has had on the lives of her students. In the nomination, Martinez said […]

Interfaith establishes task force, seeks community input regarding homelessness


  Interfaith Community Services Tuesday, March 14, hosted its first homelessness task force meeting aimed at hearing what the community thinks needs to happen with regard to the homeless crisis.  Two introductory virtual meetings occurred at 11:30 a.m. and 6 p.m., and both meetings covered the same topics.  During the meetings, Interfaith representatives expressed concern regarding the new homelessness policy […]

Children’s Discovery Museum hosts “Nature Night”

San Diego Children’s Discovery Museum is thrilled to host its third annual Nature Night on Saturday, March 23 from 5 to 7:30 p.m.  This after-hours event provides families with the opportunity to participate in hands-on science, technology, reading, engineering, art, and math (STREAM) activities. Through the theme of environmental science, children ages 4-10 are offered early exposure to STREAM education.  […]

Renovations begin at JP Catholic art complex

John Paul the Great Catholic University (JPCatholic) has begun renovations on its Creative Arts Complex, 30,000 square foot building that will more than double the university’s academic space. The new Creative Arts Academic Complex is located at 131 S Broadway, adjacent to its current academic building. Previously the home of Johnson Furniture and Sears Roebuck, the structurally sound 30,620 SF […]