Escondido Times-Advocate

08/18/2025

Vendors / Performers needed for the October 19, 2025 Grand Avenue Festival. Sign up here: www.GrandAvenueFestival.org

08/17/2025

A suspect has been arrested following a deadly stabbing Saturday morning at the Escondido Transit Center.

Read more here: https://www.times-advocate.com/articles/escondido-police-arrest-kandilaria-freeman-for-transit-center-murder/

08/14/2025

On Friday, August 15, the Escondido Police Department will conduct a driving under the influence (DUI) Checkpoint from 6 p.m. to 1 a.m. at an undisclosed location. DUI checkpoint locations are determined based on data showing incidents of impaired driving-related crashes. The primary purpose of DUI checkpoints is to promote public safety by taking suspected impaired drivers off the road. “DUI checkpoints are an important component in our mission to reduce drunk driving crashes, and the injuries, deaths and damage they cause,” Interim Chief of Police Ryan Banks said. “Traffic safety will continue to be a priority in the city of Escondido.” The Escondido Police Department reminds the public that impaired driving is not just from alcohol. Some prescription medications and over-the-counter drugs may interfere with driving. While medicinal and recreational ma*****na are legal, driving under the influence of ma*****na is illegal. Drivers charged with a first-time DUI face an average of $13,500 in fines and penalties, as well as a suspended license. Funding for this program was provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

08/07/2025

Mayor Dane White gave an upbeat, optimistic ‘state of the city’ speech to the Rotary Club of Escondido’s weekly luncheon meeting at the California Center for the Arts, Escondido, Tuesday, July 29.

Mayor Dane White gave an upbeat, optimistic ‘state of the city’ speech to the Rotary Club of Escondido’s weekly luncheon meeting at the California Center for the Arts, Escondido, Tuesday, August 29. Rotary President Stef Holden introduced the mayor, crediting him with stepping in to make last ...

08/07/2025

** Found Safe **

Feather Alert - Missing Person:
17 year old Sunnie Eagleton.
Pala Indian Reservation.

On 08/02/25, at approximately 2 PM, 17-year-old Sunnie Eagleton ran away from the home she was staying at on the Pala Reservation, within San Diego County. Sunnie ran away because she did not want to go back to Texas with her family, where they currently reside. On 08/06/25, Sunnie's mother reported Sunnie as a runaway juvenile. Since Sunnie has no history of running away, she is considered to be at-risk.

Sunnie is a Native American female, around 5'2" tall and weighs about 130 pounds. She has red straight long hair, brown eyes, and was last seen wearing a gray shirt (Cookies brand), black shorts and a black/pink handbag or backpack.

08/06/2025

Vendors needed for the Annual Grand Ave Fall Festival 🍂🍁

Calling all vendors for the Annual Grand Ave Fall Festival 🍂🍁

https://eventhub.net/events/2025-Escondido-Grand-Avenue-Festival-_6930

08/01/2025

www.grapeday5k.com

Wave hello to part of our Grape Day 5K Family! Come join us Saturday, Sept 13 @ 8am for the Grape Day 5K. Grab your sports team, work team members, or create your own team, sign up as a team or register separately and start together. Sign Up at www.grapeday5K.com or register the morning of the 5K beginning at 6:30am (the price goes up on race day).

08/01/2025

City of Escondido Announces Appointment of New Chief of Police. Chief Plunkett will assume his new role on September 2.

  After a comprehensive and competitive recruitment process, the City of Escondido is pleased to announce the appointment of Ken Plunkett as its new Chief of Police. Chief Plunkett brings more than 27 years of law enforcement experience and a distinguished record of public service, leadership, and ...

08/01/2025

As night falls on July 4, and for many hours after, residents in neighborhoods all over Escondido feel like residents of Kyiv on the receiving end of a Russian missile attack. Deep throated explosions of firecrackers that shake the walls compete with sparklers and sky rockets in flight. We’re not ...

08/01/2025

The San Diego’s Women’s Veteran Center will soon open in the northeast sector of Escondido. This is a new project and program by the local nonprofit Wounded Warrior Homes.

The San Diego’s Women’s Veteran Center will soon open in the northeast sector of Escondido. This is a new project and program by the local nonprofit Wounded Warrior Homes. According to the organization, “The new program signals broadening of focus for the organization as it strives to better s...

07/30/2025

***OLD POST***

Tsunami Advisory is in effect for the west coast as a result of an 8.8 magnitude earthquake off the coast of Kamchatka, Russia. Tsunami waves are capable of producing strong currents and dangerous waves. Stay away from beaches and waterways until officials deem it safe to return.