It is my honor to greet you today as your Mayor and to share some exciting developments happening right in the heart of our city—downtown Escondido. Our community has always taken pride in our unique ...

When I was writing for the San Diego Reader, I did a story on tattoos. It was about the time I got my first (and last) piece of ink. I had a huge scar on my stomach from surgery done when I was a kid.

Beginning July 1, the state’s gas excise tax increased as part of the annual inflation adjustment. It increased from 59.6 cents per gallon to 61.2 cents per gallon—an increase of 1.6 cents. Now one ...

If your liquor cabinet needs a pick-me-up, look no further than the CVS Pharmacy on 1560 W. Valley Parkway, which is reportedly closing July 16. Spirits, wine and beer are on sale for half off. Our ...

The San Diego Children’s Discovery Museum has a new name: The Children’s Museum of Discovery. The new brand was unveiled at the museum’s 25th anniversary celebration on Saturday at the campus, which ...

Let’s face it, finding a place to park during Cruisin’ Grand is a great big pain in the you-know-what! The same is, although to a lesser degree, if you are attending the Farmers Market every Tuesday ...

Too many veterans in San Diego County are sleeping on the streets they sacrificed to protect. That’s unacceptable. As a U.S. Navy veteran, this issue isn’t just professional—it’s personal. At our next ...

If this weather continues, I would be eternally grateful. The gray mornings, sunny afternoons and cool evenings are a blessing as we head into summer but alas, change is the only constant in our lives ...

The housing crisis. Power outages. The home insurance crises. Disastrous fires in Los Angeles. Soon the 61 cents a gallon tax on fuel, taking effect July 1. When the long-suffering hen is approached ...

Officers with the Escondido Police Department will be out Friday from 4 p.m. until 1 a.m. looking for drivers suspected of driving under the influence (DUI). “As we approach the Fourth of July holiday ...