2019-01-03

Calvin Christian High senior wins full-tuition award to Trinity

Trinity Christian College has named Evan Senti of Escondido, a recipient of its prestigious 2019 Founders’ Scholarship. The Founders’ Scholarship is a renewable, full-tuition award available annually to two incoming freshmen. Senti attends Calvin Christian High School and Escondido United Reformed Church. He has played football for four years as running back and linebacker and helped launched the school’s golf […]

Escondido Resident Gabriella Mammia receives academic honor at Benedictine College

Escondido Resident Gabriella Mammia receives academic honor at Benedictine College  Benedictine College has recognized those students who have distinguished themselves academically during the last semester. Gabriella Mammia of Escondido was recently named to the Dean’s List for the fall semester, which ended in December. Any full time student carrying a minimum of 12 hours and a perfect 4.0 grade point […]

The Habit Burger Grill to open January 9

Although the new Habit Burger Grill will open in Escondido on January 9 at 720 N. Centre City Parkway, at the Centre City Shopping Center, members of the restaurant’s CharClub will get invites to exclusive food specials before that date. These events include  ▪       Free Burger Day: The first 200 guests in line will receive a free […]

It’s a busy January at Escondido Public Library

Now that the year has turned, the Escondido Public Library has lots of events planned during January. Inclusive Art Club 1st and 3rd Fridays from January 4–April 19. 4–5 p.m. All Ages are welcome. The club meets in the Turrentine Room. Children of all ages and abilities enjoy stories and create art from favorite picture books.   STEM Exploration Hour […]

2019-01-03

Home Depot whistleblower sues for defamation and retaliation


James Girsch, 65, a former employee of the Home Depot in Escondido, whose Georgia parent company in March 2018 was assessed a $27.8 million fine for illegal hazardous waste dumping, is suing the company, claiming he was punished for being a whistleblower on Home Depot’s longtime alleged illegal activities.  Activities he claims Home Depot continues, despite it being put on […]