2016-06-02

2016-06-02 E-Edition

Auto dealers propose electronic sign upgrade



The Escondido Auto Park Associa­tion has applied to the city for permis­sion to upgrade its existing electronic message sign along I-15. An application for a new regional market sign and an amendment to the Sign Ordinance to increase the allow­able display area for a regional market sign was submitted to the Planning Di­vision on May 6. The proposed sign would […]

“X-Men: Apocalypse” has a poorly motivated villain



“X-Men: Apocalypse” is a film that exists for no other reason than that it was time for another “X-Men” movie. Fans have been eager to see a new film since “Days of Future Past” was one of the biggest hits of the franchise two years ago. That film ended with the promise of the villain Apocalypse for the next mov­ie, […]

Escondido represents in Valley Center’s parade



City hits roadblock to building new Wohlford dam



Construction of the new Wohl­ford Dam has been delayed because the project is not eligible for funding through the State Revolving Fund (SRF) loan program. The city is now looking for alternative sources of grant funding for the $50 million project. The City Council last year approved the Utility Department’s application for $25 million in SRF loan funding. However, after […]

Lady Cougars blanked in Division II Softball Finals



In the end, the outcome came down to one undeniable truth. One tenacious and dominant Bulldog proved to be just too good for a group of game Cou­gars. And so history will record that on Saturday afternoon/evening on the beautifully manicured softball field at UC San Diego, Calexico High, be­hind the continued pitching mastery of right-hander Kasey Cazares, shut out […]

TV’S Dan Hernandez to speak at Senior Anglers of Escondido



TV host Dan Hernandez will be the featured speaker at the June 10 meet­ing of the Senior Anglers of Escondido. Hernandez has been host of his own weekly fishing show, “Sportfishing with Dan Hernandez,” for over 29 years. Hernandez will share his expert ad­vice on both saltwater and freshwater fishing in California and Baja. He’s also very proud of his […]

It’s never a coincidence

Bob Feller: Statistics don’t always tell the whole story

Bob Feller… a baseball legend from an earlier era… Hall of Famer whose statistics pale in comparison to other pitchers. But therein lies the story. He grew up on a farm in Iowa, but his future wouldn’t remain in that soil. Rather it was on the pitching mounds found in major league ballparks all across the country. Bob Feller was […]

Daley Ranch will offer six hikes in June



All hikes begin at the Daley Ranch entrance on La Honda Drive unless otherwise noted. Bring water, sun hat, sunscreen, and proper hiking boots or treaded footwear. All trails include steep and/or slippery sec­tions. Please do not leave valuables in your car. Steady rain cancels a hike. The hike schedule is also avail­able at www.escondido.org and www.visitescondido.com. Please note that […]

Accretive delivers 110,000 LHR petitions to registrar



The Times-Advocate has learned that the Accretive Group has delivered 110,000 petition signatures to the San Diego County Registrar of Voters in 137 boxes.The petitions are for an initiative that would put the Lilac Hills Ranch project before the voters of the entire county in November.According to the Registrar of Voters Office 70,000 valid signatures would be required to put the […]