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Escondido family makes a film: “Don’t Get Eaten”
As a movie critic, I see all the films the studios release each week. Sometimes I’ll see gems at festivals that never see the light of day. When I heard about a couple who live in Escondido and wrote, starred, directed, and produced their own movie about a zombie attack…I rolled my eyes. But my wife loves zombies, so I checked it out. And we both loved it. This family is adorable (their three nieces are in it too, and cute as buttons). The movie is called “Don’t Get Eaten.”
Welk to host comedy magician
Internationally acclaimed Illusionist and Comedy Magician, Anthony Hernandez, will bring his award winning show back to the Welk Theatre at Hyatt Place, Escondido, Saturday Nights in August. Get ready to go on an exciting magical adventure with Dawn and Anthony, a magical duo who will change the way you feel...
Escondido’s Fire Department Update
The 2024 fire season has already produced a number of fires both locally and afar. Escondido firefighters have been deployed to several cities to assist, including the Lake Fire in Santa Barbara. Their safety is important to us and we keep in close communication with them during these deployments. We are pleased to report our firefighters are doing well, helping make an impact and are safe.
Chipotle opening new Lake Murray location with ‘Chipotlane’
Curbside pickup fans now have a new avenue to grab their burritos without having to get out of their car. Chipotle is debuting another "Chipotlane" in San Diego at a brand new location in Lake Murray opening July 25.
Security and safety top concerns for San Diego Pride events
SAN DIEGO — CBS 8 is celebrating love out loud as we count down to the San Diego Pride Parade and Festival that starts in less than 48 hours. This year, there are heightened security concerns after a string of drive-by pellet gun shootings in Hillcrest. Crews were setting...
“Office Hours” at Starbucks on Governor on Saturday morning
Hey University City, it’s Jemma, the president of UCCA. Can you meet me at Starbucks on Governor on Saturday morning, July 20, any time between 9 to 11 AM? I’m hosting my monthly “Open Hours”. I’d love to chat with you. Stop by to say hi. I usually set up inside at the corner table. I hope to see you there.
MTS, NCTD now offer 'contactless' fare payment with credit cards, smartphones
San Diego public transit passengers can now pay for bus and trolley fares with the tap of a credit card or phone, transit officials announced Friday. The change, which was spearheaded by the upstart transit advocacy group RideSD, is meant to make transit more accessible for occasional riders who don't need a monthly pass. The payment option works with contactless credit cards as well as mobile wallets such as Apple Pay on both phones and wearable devices like smart watches.
San Diego ditches ballot measure to create tax for stormwater projects
San Diego officials are halting an effort to place a tax measure aimed at increasing funding to close a nearly $1.6 billion shortfall for maintenance and upgrades to the city's aging stormwater system.
Airbnb stays contribute $1.6B to regional economy, company report finds
SAN DIEGO — Guests staying at Airbnb rentals in the San Diego area contributed an estimated $1.6 billion to the regional economy in 2023, according to a report released July 18 by the short-term rental company. The report claims that 1.7 million guests contributed more than $34.7 million in...
Committed Comics & UBlog Team Up for Prize Mule Trading Cards Second Series
We are excited to announce that the San Diego Comic-Con Unofficial Blog (that’s us!) has teamed up with Committed Comics again this year to bring you a whole new series of Adventures of Prize Mule trading cards!. These collectible cards feature series two of the Prize Mules, as well...
Spike in Jeep thefts seen in San Diego over past six months
SAN DIEGO — Police are seeing a spike in car thefts in San Diego targeting Jeep Wranglers and Dodge Rams. “It was parked outside of my house, and I'm pretty sure it was stolen at 9 in the morning. I went to the beach for a couple of hours and came back and it was missing,” said Robinson.
AJ Duffy dominates at SDSU’s EA Sports 2025 Launch
The short URL of the present article is: https://www.eastvillagetimes.com/81qg. Novo Brazil Brewery in Mission Valley hosted SDSU’s EA Sports 2025 Launch Event on Thursday evening. The occasion marked another milestone that the college football season is around the corner. “It’s awesome,” head coach Sean Lewis said about the release...
San Diego Weekend Guide: July 19-21 – Ponies & Pride
Dancing. Prancing. With pride, perhaps? Make a move this San Diego weekend, by the sea or down by the border, to celebrate art, community, culture and sport. San Diego Dance Theater’s Live Arts Fest, a festival curated by Executive Artistic Director Terry Wilson, at 7:30 p.m. Friday features “La Silla Danza,” with a world-premiere duet. The fest continues Saturday with a 4 p.m. showcase; at 8 p.m. Saturday and 4 p.m. Sunday the SDDT company performs. Tickets range from a $10 suggested donation to $30 at the Light Box at Liberty Station.
Explore where hate crimes have been reported in San Diego
Last year, more hate crimes were reported in the city of San Diego than in any other year since 2016 – and one neighborhood has stood out for the most reports of hate crimes motivated by race, sexual orientation and religion. San Diego’s Hillcrest, an historic LGBTQ neighborhood, which...
July 10 fishing derby nets 134 fish
At the July 10 Fishing Derby, a total of 27 kids from Avalon, San Clemente, Dana Point, San Diego, Oregon and Idaho participated. As a group, the young anglers hauled in 134 fish. Derby Leaders. 10 and under: Most Fish Caught. 1st – Austin Tuttle, NewPort Beach 24. 2nd...
Exploring Wage Disparity Between Executives And Nurses Before Upcoming Strike At San Diego's Rady Children's Hospital
As nearly 2,000 nurses from San Diego-based Rady Children's Hospital prepare to go on strike, we explore the wage disparity between hospital executives and nurses. Nurses at Rady Children's Hospital are voicing their dissatisfaction with their pay and benefits amid stalled contract negotiations, casting a critical light on the leadership's handling of the situation. The 1,600 nurses announced a potential two-day strike starting at 6am on July 22 if no agreement is reached.
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