2016-08-25

2016-08-25 E-Edition

City council modifies sign ordinance



The Escondido City Council August 17 adopted a modification to the city’s signage ordinance that will allow the Escondido Auto Park Association to install a larger and more modern en­trance sign to the Auto Park—a sign that is visible to motorists along I-15. Bill Martin, director of community development, told the council that this type of sign (regional market sign) […]

“War Dogs”: two ordinary guys become arms dealers



“War Dogs” tells the story of two guys who use underhanded tactics to achieve the American Dream, live large, and destroy themselves. It is based on a real-life incident that has not been brought to screen before, but still seems awfully familiar. The characters themselves love “Scarface” and compare their story to it at every opportunity. It also has a […]

The Center museum to feature a once obsolete medium in “Heated Exchange: Contemporary Encaustics”



The Museum at the California Cen­ter for the Arts, Escondido will present the ancient art of encaustic (hot wax) in “Heated Exchange: Contemporary Encaustics” from Saturday, Septem­ber 24 – Sunday, November 13. The exhibition features this once obsolete medium that is now recog­nized both for its exquisite beauty and versatility. The artists featured in “Heated Ex­change: Contemporary Encaustics” approach the […]

Welk Theatre to produce ‘Sweet Charity’ in September



The Welk Theatre will open “Sweet Charity” on September 2. Directed and choreographed by San Diego veteran Ray Limon the show is headed by Natalie Nucci as Charity with a cast from San Diego, Orange County and Los Angeles. Limon has a definite flair for Bob Fosse choreography and his attention to detail promise a spectacular version of this rarely […]

Patriots taking the Coastal route



A new era is dawning at Orange Glen. The times they are a changin’! An important and seemingly far-reaching move has been made. Not only does this involve the OG football program but it will reverberate throughout the entire athletic program as well. In a nutshell, the Patriots have left the North County Conference and the Valley League in exchange […]

White Tigers looking to prowl



Though it must be considered to be on the young side, the Escondido Charter football team just might accomplish some rather grownup goals in 2016. “If we play up to our capabilities, we should be right there for a Pacific League title,” first-year head coach Chris Bonta says with conviction. “ And be­cause we have the athletes to be successful, […]

ESCONDIDO POLICE BLOTTER

The Escondido Police blotter is taken from the EPD website.

STABBING AND ARREST August 8, 11:45 p.m., officers responded to 752 E. Mission Ave. to investigate reports of a fight. The initial investigation revealed a 17-year old male vic­tim was stabbed once in the lower back. Two men matching the description of the suspects were detained in the area, but could not be positively identified as the suspects. However, one […]

‘Setting the record straight’



I love weddings! As a Christian minister, I love to conduct them. As a husband and father, I love to attend them. To be immersed in so much love at a time and place appointed by God is enrapturing, for marriage was not only instituted by God, but is also a picture of the mystical union between Christ and the […]

“Old Escondido” residents worried about tree loss



A man speaking before the Escon­dido City council on August 17 ex­pressed the concern of many residents of the “Old Escondido” section of town over the large number of trees that have been removed in order to re­pair sidewalks. A resident, Tom Purl, told the coun­cil, “There’s been some turmoil from some residents of old Escondido re­garding the downing of […]