Escondido Times-Advocate

01/15/2026

A suspect was taken into custody after a foot pursuit in Escondido early Thursday, police say.

Officers responded just after midnight to a reported disturbance near the 300 block of South Ivy Street. An adult male was contacted at the scene and soon fled from police on foot. He was taken into custody a short distance away.

The suspect sustained a cut during the incident, reportedly from stepping on broken glass as he fled. A taser was also deployed, and the man was ultimately taken to a local hospital. No other injuries were reported.

01/10/2026

Join expert James Bourdon to learn more at Daley Ranch Discussions With Friends on Sunday, January 11 at the Ranch House starting at 11 a.m.

The mountain lion, also known as cougar, puma, catamount, and panther, is the apex predator in our region. Rangers at Daley Ranch have reported sightings this past year, but they are few and far between, because a single mountain lion’s range covers an area much larger than even Daley Ranch’s 30...

01/10/2026

Neighborhood Healthcare, has announced its purchase of the Escondido medical building at 488 East Valley Parkway at a recent City Council meeting. It is one of the most prominent buildings in the city. Neighborhood is planning significant service expansions at the facility it has operated in since 2...

01/08/2026

UPDATE: On January 13th, Deputies and Detectives from the Valley Center Sheriff's Station arrested 27-year-old Jaymes Martinez..
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Investigators want public's help in identifying suspect

Investigators from the Valley Center Sheriff's Substation and San Diego County Crime Stoppers are asking for the public’s help in identifying and locating a man suspected of assault with a deadly weapon, vandalism and child abuse.

On November 5, 2025 around 4:30 p.m., an unknown suspect confronted two juveniles at a pond near the intersection of Valley Center Road and Irish Oaks Road in Valley Center. The suspect brandished a knife and chased the juveniles.

Additionally, the suspect destroyed a fishing pole and slashed four tires on a vehicle belonging to the victims. The total property damage is valued at approximately $1,300.

During the incident, the suspect provided a fictitious name of “Hector Zeroni.”

Take a good look at these photos. The suspect is described as a White man, approximately 25 to 35-years-old and wearing a black shirt, tan pants and brown work boots.

Anyone with information on the identity or location of the suspect is asked to call the Valley Center Sheriff’s Substation at (760) 751-4400.

01/01/2026

An elderly woman survived after being swept away by water near Lake Hodges Thursday morning.

A man called 911 at about 8:10 a.m. to report that he and his wife were walking arm in arm through water when she was swept away by a strong current. Authorities responded, establishing a significant rescue effort with assistance from multiple agencies. Rescue personnel worked for about an hour to find the missing woman but could not successfully locate her.

A helicopter from the San Diego Fire-Rescue Department eventually arrived over the scene and quickly found the woman lying in a stream of water near the lake. A paramedic was then lowered down from the helicopter to reach the woman, who did not suffer serious injuries.

The woman’s husband suffered a small laceration but was also not seriously hurt. The pair has since been reunited.

01/01/2026

Happy New Year!

12/30/2025

On December 29th, at about 2200 hours, an individual requested a ride utilizing the ride share application Uber, from the 16900 Block of Eagle Way on the San Pasqual Reservation (Valley Center). When the Uber driver arrived at the location to provide the ride service, a male suspect produced a handg...

12/30/2025

The San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) approved its 2025 Regional Transportation Plan (RTP) on December 12. The plan does NOT include one of the most controversial elements of previous plans, a mileage tax. It also doesn’t include toll lanes on Hwy 78.

  The San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) approved its 2025 Regional Transportation Plan (RTP) on December 12. The plan does NOT include one of the most controversial elements of previous plans, a mileage tax. It also doesn’t include toll lanes on Hwy 78. Editor’s note: SANDAG is the ...

12/30/2025

Kevin Snyder, the new Escondido director of development services, has been on the job about a month, but already he has clear ideas as to where he wants to take his department.

Kevin Snyder, the new Escondido director of development services, has been on the job about a month, but already he has clear ideas as to where he wants to take his department. Snyder is a 33 year professional, with 24 years in public service and 12 years in the private sector. He has served in simi...

12/25/2025

12/25/2025

A little rain can't keep him away!