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Ziggi’s Coffee to celebrate grand opening with beverage giveaway
Ziggi’s Coffee will celebrate the opening of its new Valley Center location by giving away one FREE 16-ounce beverage from its wide selection of coffee, teas, Fresherz, Energy Infusions, smoothies, Italian sodas and more, to guests, Saturday, July 6, between 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Ziggi’s Coffee, located at 31269 Valley...
What’s going on with Rite-Aid?
Four years after it opened a brand new store at the corner of Valley Center Road & Cole Grade Road, Rite Aid Pharmacy is looking run down and seedy once you walk inside. This, despite the fact that it remains one of the busiest and most prominent businesses in town.
San Diego City Council Approves Mira Mesa Rec Center Lease With County
The San Diego City Council Tuesday voted 7-0 to approve a 45-year lease with the San Diego County government to revive a vacant recreational facility, the Epicentre, in the Mira Mesa neighborhood. The city government will lease the property to the county for $1 a year, a statement said. Audience...
San Diego County to pay nearly $15M to family of pregnant woman who died in jail 5 years ago
San Diego County and one of its health care contractors have agreed to pay $15 million to the family of a woman who died at the Las Colinas jail in Santee nearly five years ago. The settlement reached late last week stems from a wrongful death lawsuit filed in connection...
San Diego’s Tax-Assessed Property Value Reaches a Record High
San Diego County’s tax-assessed property value has reached a record high of $768 billion in 2024, $40.6 billion higher than last year, said San Diego County Assessor Jordan Marks this week. The 2024 figure “reflected unprecedented property tax savings” of over $300 million for homeowners, charitable groups, disabled veterans,...
Firefighters Battle 1,000-Acre McCain Fire Along I-8, Lift Evacuation Orders
Firefighters continued working Tuesday to subdue a wildfire that has spread over about 1,000 open acres in the rural southeastern reaches of San Diego County, threatening back-country neighborhoods and cultural relics while forcing hundreds of people from their homes. The blaze erupted at about 3:30 p.m. Monday when a car...
Desmond Breaks Down Green Oak Ranch Proposal
VISTA — An emotional and, at times, intense town hall saw San Diego County Supervisor Jim Desmond outline a proposal regarding a treatment facility at Green Oak Ranch. About 200 residents sat in attendance Sunday at the Vista Civic Center and peppered Desmond with questions about who would be allowed at the facility, potential impacts on the Shadowridge Crossings neighborhood and skepticism regarding the county being able to run such a facility.
Potential treatment center sparks controversy
A plan to buy a ranch in Vista and build a treatment center for adults with mental illness and substance abuse disorders has sparked controversy in the community. In other news, name calling, mockery and outbursts are now routine at the San Diego County Board of Supervisors’ meetings. In the second of a three-parter on incivility, analysts believe the insults are damaging “the marketplace of ideas,” and harming democracy. Plus, an iconic live music venue in North County is celebrating its golden jubilee.
Monday Final Day to Pay Property Taxes Without Delinquent Penalty
San Diego County Treasurer-Tax Collector Dan McAllister reminded property owners that Monday is the final day to pay delinquent property taxes before incurring penalties. After Monday, unpaid bills go into default and receive additional penalties of 1.5% each month. “The deadline to pay your delinquent property taxes and avoid additional...
Residents rethink 4th of July plans as dangerous heat builds across SoCal
Temperatures pushed into the triple-digit range in parts of Southern California Tuesday as a heat wave continues to build over the region.Hot conditions are expected to peak by week's end, and people are doing everything they can to stay cool.Residents look for ways to stay coolThe Los Angeles beach bus service is an affordable option offered by the county for those looking to beat the heat by heading to the coast."It's relaxing if you want to leave all your troubles behind and just go," said Victoria Williams, a Palmdale resident who took a trip down to the beach Tuesday using...
Triple-digit heatwave prompts warning, fire dangers across Southern California
Amid a blistering heatwave in Southern California, fire officials are worried that triple-digit temperatures and extremely dry weather will be the perfect environment for fire disaster. Summer creates the perfect conditions for brush and vegetation fires to combust at any time. The dangers are only exacerbated by the many fireworks waiting to be ignited during […]
Suspect arrested after running from police
A suspect was arrested Saturday, June 29, after leading police on a pursuit in Escondido before fleeing on foot through a San Marcos park. At about 7 p.m., a traffic stop was initiated on the driver of a black Dodge Charger in the area of S Quince Street & W Second Avenue.
News and notes and about Escondido and VC sports
Let’s catch up on some recent happenings in the Escondido and Valley Center sports scenes. For starters, how about giving a much-deserved shoutout to San Pasqual outfielder Luke Nieblas; who was selected to play for the East squad in the Padres High School All-Star game that was recently contested at Petco Park.
Local photographer, Paulette Donnellon, wins Best in Show at county fair
Paulette Donnellon a local resident in Escondido, won Best in Show at the Del Mar Fair this year. Best in Show is chosen from all of the first-place wins in each of the category. Although this is an exciting accomplishment, her whirlwind of success, did not start there. In the...
The baffling plight of All-American TJ Turner
One can hardly blame water polo standout Laurence Trey Turner IV– better known as TJ – for feeling he’s disrespected and shortchanged. This gifted athlete has done virtually everything asked of him when it comes to getting the job done in the pool. As a prep star...
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