2016-09-29

Vera Wilson, 81, taught 34 years in Escondido schools



Vera Aileene Wilson, 81, of Valley Center, passed away in Albuquerque, New Mexico on September 14, 2016, from complications of an auto accident. Mrs. Wilson was born in Shattuck, Oklahoma, to Irven H. Crow and Clara M. Hanlon Crow during the Great Depression and in the heart of the Dust Bowl. She was raised on the family farm with her […]

Abelardo J. Barroso was longtime resident of Escondido



Abelardo J. Barroso5/10/1976 – 9/17/2016 Mr. Barroso was born in Mexico and was a resident of Escondido. Mr. Abelardo is survived by his loving family: Wife-Gisela Barroso, and daughters, Karen Barroso and Monika Barroso. Mr. Abelardo was a foreman at O.J. Insulation Co. He enjoyed fishing, camping and spending time with his family. Services were held on September 23, at […]

‘Setting the record straight’



I’m typing this week’s issue on Monday September 26, the big day of the first presidential debate between Hillary Clinton and Donald J. Trump. Since this is among the most highly anticipated debates in American history, I thought it worthy of comment. “The spectacle of it alone is alluring: one of the world’s most famous women onstage for 90 commercial-free […]

Friday/Saturday High School Scoreboard



Calvin Christian 51 – Borrego Springs 6 – The Crusaders continue to roll as they run their record to a perfect 4-0. A huge 44-point first half showcases CC’s dominance. The offense features a myriad of key contributors including quarterback Matt Lafler, who tosses a pair of TD passes and runs for another. Daniel Esguerra paces the ground game with […]

Pats stay close but lose late to tough El Cajon Valley 44-28




The tension was thick surrounding the Friday night matchup between El Cajon Valley and the host team, the Orange Glen Patriots. The Braves were looking to extend their undefeated win streak to five, while the Patriots were hoping to get back on track after a loss to their cross-town rival San Pasqual the previous week. With a stalemate taking place […]

New look Sabers poised for big turnaround

Escondido-based team plays home games at the Iceoplex

For the San Diego Sabers hockey club, last year was like a trying time in the wilderness. Many factors conspired against them to make their journey an arduous and difficult one; the necessity of a coaching change, injuries to two of their top players, a suspect defense that allowed too much rubber to be directed at the goalies and the […]

High schooler publishes his first book



Let’s say right off the bat that Michael Mboudjeka, a 14-year old freshman at Escondido Charter High School, is an impressive young man. He’s obviously very intelligent and very personable, and he has done something that few boys his age have ever done, or will ever do: written and published a book. Michael’s first book, “The Autumn Things Went Crazy” […]

Dr. Joe Stanford announces new Escondido Choral Arts season



The Escondido Choral Arts Foundation last week announced the season performances for 2016/17. ECAF— located at the California Center for Arts in Escondido –  is comprised of two ensembles, the Center Chorale and The Center Children’s Chorus. The season opens on October 23 with a guest concert by the USC Chamber Singers and Concert Choir, who will sing choral works […]

Local GOP supporters watch the debate — and comment



It was a full house at Mike’s BBQ in Escondido on West Valley Pkwy on Monday night where folks gathered to watch the first of three presidential debates sponsored by the North County Conservatives (the party, not the debate itself, which was sponsored by The Commission on Presidential Debates.) The private dining room at Mike’s was filled with mostly conservatives; […]

CORRECTION



In our article covering The Escondido Republican Club forum (TERC) we incorrectly reported that candidate Douglas Shultz had worked as the volunteer assistant city treasurer for three years, when in fact he volunteered in that position this past year. He started his own wealth management firm two years ago, but that is unrelated to his volunteer role at the city. […]