Good morning, Escondido.

Drew Phillips (formerly with the Chargers) is a well-known Escondido storyteller who shares engaging tales about his classic cars and his encounters with celebrities like Mike Tyson at local cigar lounges.

He remains active in volunteer events while drawing community interest through his vibrant past.

Twelve dogs were rescued from an apartment fire at a senior living community today and are now safe at San Diego Humane Society’s Escondido Campus near 1225 E.

Grand Ave — two veterinarians checked 25 animals with none needing critical treatment.

The CCAE Museum opens Blood Memory, a new art exhibition featuring regional Native and Indigenous artists to explore ancestral knowledge and cultural memory.

The opening reception is Saturday, Sept. 12 from 5 to 7 p.m. and the show will run until Feb. 28.

Gold medal winner 'Central Park,' a watercolor by John Cowan, is honored for its striking portrayal at the Wild Nature exhibition.

The event is set for Saturday, Sept. 12 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Esco Arts Grand Avenue Gallery (121 West Grand Ave).

Chris Cramer explains Karl Strauss’s role in launching San Diego’s craft beer movement by introducing innovative brewing practices that reshaped local flavors.

His pioneering work continues to influence how locals enjoy beer.

Escondido Union School District appointed local political consultant Ryan Gardiner Wednesday night to fill the Area 3 trustee seat after a raucous special meeting with a 3-1 vote.

Some residents plan to gather signatures for a special election as critics question the board's transparency.

Efforts by the County, spurred by Supervisor Jim Desmond's declaration in June 2022 that fentanyl is a poisoning crisis, helped lower overdose deaths from 1,309 in 2021 to 840 in 2025 + fentanyl deaths fell from 802 to 340 as strategies like school Narcan education and parent town halls reached local families.

New owners Majid Mehdi and his wife Laurie bought three storefronts at the corner of Grand Avenue + Maple Street and plan four retail sites, including two restaurants, while keeping 150 Grand as a restaurant.

They expect their redevelopment program to finish in 1 to 18 months.

Last Friday, the Escondido Cougars won 35 to 33 over Sweetwater in their first victory under new head coach Ian Kelly; running back Christian Solis led with 242 yards & four touchdowns, boosting the team's confidence for next week's game against Torrey Pines.