Politics

The City of Escondido has launched a new public website, available at www.escondido.gov. The site is designed to improve communication by allowing users to sign up for notifications on city events, emergencies, and local news. This is part of the city's effort to enhance service accessibility and transparency.

Rincon del Diablo Municipal Water District May 1 launched a 40-kilowatt solar power generating project at its Rockhoff Pump Station, which provides potable water to 800 of the district’s customers. The solar array consists of 159 ground-mounted panels, which will provide enough power to operate the system during daylight...

Vista City Council Meeting Notice and Agenda –May 14, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. City Council Chambers Vista Civic Center, 200 Civic Center Drive Read the Agenda. If you’d like to join us and participate in person, fill out a speaker slip by the entrance to the Council Chambers and hand it to the Clerk at the dais. You’ll be given 3 minutes to share your thoughts on any agenda item or during the public comments section.

TR Robertson -Thursday afternoon, 2475-2509 S. Santa Fe Ave. was a busy scene of activity as three businesses took part in Grand Opening and Red Ribbon Cutting ceremonies conducted by the Vista Chamber of Commerce. This was the first time the Chamber has conducted three back-to-back-to-back ceremonies for businesses located in the same general location. Fix Auto Vista, Ronco Trailers & Service and North County Automotive all joined together to celebrate their openings and membership in the Vista Chamber of Commerce as they threw a party as well as had a ribbon cutting. This was quite the celebration as employees, guests, dignitaries, and representatives were treated to complimentary Mexican food, Handel’s Ice Cream, Sleeping Giant cold brew, KJ Vic DJ – Skullman Productions, using all three businesses for the ceremony.

TR Robertson – Saturday, midday, the Shadowridge Country Club Ballroom was the location for the Vista Historical Society Annual Meeting and Hall of Fame Introductions for 2024. Close to 150 Historical Society members, guests, and invited dignitaries enjoyed a luncheon and the Historical Society meeting. Historical Society President Eleanor Hutchins welcomed those in attendance and introduced Historical Society Hall of Fame member Carol Herrera who led the group in the Pledge of Allegiance. Eleanor introduced dignitaries in attendance including Vista Mayor John Franklin, Deputy Mayor and Council Member Katie Melendez and Council Member Dan O’Donnell, Former Vista Mayors Judy Ritter and Morris Vance, and Vista Chamber CEO Rachel Beld. Following the luncheon Master of Ceremonies TR Robertson began with the introduction of the newly selected Hall of Fame members and the individuals that would be speaking about them. In order of the presentation:

The Temecula Valley Balloon and Wine Festival in Winchester begins Friday, featuring weekend-long musical acts, barbecues, spirits, carnival fare and balloon rides. The event — a tradition going back to 1983 — is slated to start at 3 p.m. Friday and continue until Sunday evening within the Lake Skinner Recreation Area, just east of Temecula.

June Meeting – We will have our 2024 Flower Show review, presentation of awards, and slide show from the event at 1:45 p.m. June 7, in the Azalea Room at the Gloria McClellan Senior Center, 1400 Vale Terrace Drive, Vista CA. Fingertip lunch is at noon followed by business meeting at 12:30, design time at 1:00 p.m., horticulture report at 1:15 p.m. and program at 1:45 p.m – 3:00 p.m.

The Valley Center Pauma Unified School District board Thursday, May 9 (before many of our readers will have received this paper) will vote on a recommendation of the superintendent to go to the voters this November for approval of an $85.6 million bond. The bond would be to refurbish aging buildings and build new buildings to replace old portable buildings. Especially at the Primary and the Elementary schools.

Over four hundred business, organization and educational leaders gathered on Tuesday morning, in the new Student Union building ballroom at Cal State San Marcos, to hear a presentation by keynote speaker Charlie Dougherty, Vice President and Economist with Wells Fargo’s Corporate and Investment Bank. The Economic Summit, presented by Wells Fargo, also featured a roundtable discussion after the keynote speaker, with two additional leading economists. After a morning breakfast and meet-and-greet, those attending were welcomed by W. Erik Bruvold, CEO of San Diego North Economic Development Council (SDNEDC). He introduced Cal State San Marcos President Dr. Ellen Neufeldt, CSSM President since 2019. Dr. Neufeldt also welcomed those in attendance and stressed the importance of building stronger ties with North County businesses and organizations as well as the importance of continued collaboration. She said the establishment of CSSM thirty-five years ago was one of the most positive improvements to the North County area. She said the growth of CSSM has been amazing with 4,200 graduates soon to receive diplomas. The college’s ties with the military have been improving with one in nine students affiliated with the military in some way. The college is continuing to grow as shown by the construction now going on which will include a new dorm with 550 beds and a new dining hall. They are also working on a new integrated science and engineering building and have plans underway for many additional improvements.

SAN DIEGO — The world-famous Blue Angels are flying from the sky to the big screen this summer with a new documentary featuring a San Diego County United States servicemember. The movie will bring the audience behind the scenes as the renowned Blue Angels, made up of U.S. Navy...

VISTA, CA- Rally to re-elect Katie Melendez was held at Bub Williamson Park, Vista, this past Saturday, May 4th. The Community Kick-Off Event event was attended by a broad coalition of supporters such as elected officials, volunteers, and neighbors who committed their vote to Katie Melendez. Katie Melendez was joined...

Vista, CA – In response to the growing demand for skilled trades workers and an effort to provide future-looking opportunities to its students and community, the Vista Unified School District is launching a Multi-Craft Core Curriculum (MC3) Apprenticeship Readiness Program. . Vista Unified School District, San Diego Workforce Partnership,...

Carlsbad, CA – May, 2024) The Boys & Girls Clubs of Carlsbad is thrilled to announce its first-ever Pickleball Tournament, presented by title sponsor, B.A. Worthing Inc. This exciting event will take place at the Tennis Club of Vista, located at 685 Taylor Street, Vista, CA, on May 17th, 2024.

SAN MARCOS — Residents who oppose a proposed large battery storage project in the Eden Valley community near Escondido are spreading the word about the potential impact on the region if a facility loaded with lithium-ion batteries experiences a catastrophic failure. Protesters brought signs reading “Stop Seguro” and voiced...

VISTA — Several capital improvement projects focused on improving streets, pedestrian safety, parks and public facilities are on the docket for the next two fiscal years in the city of Vista. During a May 2 City Council workshop, city staff highlighted upcoming, ongoing and completed projects in the city...

Statement in Opposition to Location of AES Seguro Energy Storage Project. San Marcos, CA. – Protestors gathered today and held a press conference ahead of a community meeting organized by AES, the company proposing the Seguro Energy Storage project near Escondido, in northern San Diego County. Opposition to the proposed location of the project is growing across San Diego County as concerns arise around the elevated risk the project would pose to public health and safety. Opponents emphasize that they are not protesting lithium battery technology, which is a key component of the clean-energy future; rather, it is the siting of the project they oppose, in a neighborhood, near a hospital and schools, and in an area designated by CalFire as a “Very High Fire Hazard Severity zone.” Below are quotes from a selection of project opponents.

On Tuesday, Kohl's announced 200 stores will welcome the addition of Babies "R" Us shops, including five in the San Diego area.

Seven positively enormous books stand along a sidewalk in Escondido as if they were filed on a library shelf. All concern the history of Escondido and nearby places. It you’d like to have a look at these giant books, head to the corner of Kalmia Street and Grand Avenue!