2018-11-01

Local audiologist giving away free hearing aids for life

Do you have a loved one who keeps asking you to repeat what you say or to speak louder? They might be one of the millions of Americans who are losing their hearing but there is something you can do; submit an essay of 300 words or less describing why they deserve to “Hear for the Holidays” as part of […]

Ernest L. Ham, 67

was in printing business most of his life Ernest “Ernie” L Ham, 67, born November 23, 1950, in Madera, California; passed away October 12, 2018, in Escondido. Mr. Ham was in the printing business most of his life. He worked at the Poway Chieftain, Escondido Times-Advocate and most recently, at Printing Solutions.  Mr. Ham was preceded in death by his […]

H Brothers specializes in comfort food: the kind you didn’t know you wanted


Nick Hedayati, of  “H Brothers,” a restaurant in the heart of Escondido’s historic downtown on Grand Avenue, describes the type of cuisine he and his sibling, Justin, provide as “North American comfort food.” That takes in things like made from scratch mac and cheese, Fried Shrimp Po’ Boys, Pulled Pork Sandwiches and Poutine. “Poutine?” You may ask. “What is that?” […]

Servanthood: A Setup, Or A Setback?

~Words of Faith 

  “And He sat down, called the twelve, and said to them, “If anyone desires to be first, he shall be last of all and servant of all” (Mark 9:35, NKJV).   We live in a very self-centered society.  Sadly, it seems, often tragedy must strike before people realize what is truly important, or of value.  In a society like […]

Dine at Vintana and raise money for mentoring program

Tvhe Cohn Restaurant Group’s Menus with Meaning series invites San Diegans to open their hearts to the spirit of the holidays while enjoying an elegant, fine-dining experience for the benefit of a special cause: Boys to Men Mentoring Network. The San Diego-based nonprofit is dedicated to helping disconnected, often fatherless boys become good men. During November, Vintana Wine + Dine […]

EPD to host Christmas party for kids Dec. 5

Every year the Escondido Police Department hosts an annual Christmas party to give kids who have been the victims of abuse, neglect, and violent crime a Christmas they might not otherwise get to experience.  This year the party will be held on Wednesday December 5. The event will include food, a magic show, face painting, a visit with Santa Claus, […]

Four Esco grid teams make the postseason


Hard as it might be to believe, prep football’s regular season has come to an end. In some respects, it seems as if it was just yesterday when the local high school squads where lining up for their opening games in mid-August. Indeed, things appear to have gone by in a blur. But now is the time when matters take […]