The Coastal Communities Concert Band will present an outdoor Summer Pops Concert on Saturday, September 21, at 5 p.m. at the Kit Carson Park Amphitheater, 3333 Bear Valley Parkway in Escondido. Admission is $10 for attendees 18 years of age and older. Those 17 years old and younger will be admitted free. Tickets are available at the Amphitheater, online at […] The post Pops concert at Kit Carson Park Saturday first appeared on Escondido Times-Advocate ..read more

Neighborhood Healthcare, a regional Federally Qualified Health Center last week broke ground on its Ohio Street dental location.  The fully staffed facility will serve nearly 18,000 patients in its first year alone, including more than 9,000 children and youth ages 0 to 19.   “Escondido is where we began more than 50 years ago, and we’re proud to expand our […] The post Neighborhood Healthcare breaks ground on new Escondido dental location first appeared on Escondido Times-Advocate ..read more

    Friday, September 13, the California Center for the Arts in Escondido once again became the vibrant hub of culture and art with its 2nd annual El Grito celebration.  El Grito commemorates a pivotal event in Mexican history that marks the beginning of the country’s struggle for independence from Spanish rule. This year it took place during intermission of […] The post El Grito is heard by many first appeared on Escondido Times-Advocate ..read more

No, San Pasqual High’s game last Friday night versus visiting Valley Center didn’t turn out the way the Golden Eagles wanted. And in the wake of that 20-14 defeat, SP remains winless in its four outings thus far this season.  But in a contest where at times it would have been easy to give in, the Golden Eagles refused to […] The post Golden Eagles battle hard till the end in loss to Valley Center first appeared on Escondido Times-Advocate ..read more

Palomar Health broke ground  September 12 on Palomar Health Behavioral Health Institute, a new, state-of-the-art behavioral health facility being developed through a joint venture partnership with Lifepoint Behavioral Health, a business unit of Lifepoint Health.  This facility, located in Escondido, will provide  much-needed care for adolescents, adults and geriatric patients across San Diego County.   “At Palomar Health, our commitment […] The post Palomar Health breaks ground on new behavioral health facility first appeared on Escondido Times-Advocate ..read more

Measure I, on the November ballot for voters in Escondido, will raise the sales tax by one cent, bringing it to 9.5% for non-grocery transactions within the city.  I interviewed co-chairmen of the Yes on I Campaign, Colleen MacKinnon, and George Weir about why they decided to lead the effort.  “There are a plethora of reasons,” said MacKinnon, “starting with […] The post Measure I co-chairman: ‘When you are in a crisis there is no possibility for vision’ first appeared on Escondido Times-Advocate ..read more

A 58-year-old Escondido man was killed Tuesday morning after being struck by a vehicle at the intersection of Mission Avenue and Broadway. The driver then fled the scene. The crash occurred at 6:09 a.m. as the victim was legally walking west across the street. He was struck by a vehicle turning right onto northbound Broadway. A witness account and subsequent […] The post Escondido man killed in early morning Hit-and-Run first appeared on Escondido Times-Advocate ..read more

  The Advisory Board of Escondido Salvation Army will present “The Arjona Family” as its 2024 Inspirational Community Champions.  The 2024 Inspirational Community Champion Breakfast will be held at 9 a.m. on Friday, September  20 in the Salvation Army facility, 1301 Las Villas Way, Escondido. This year’s honorees exemplify The Salvation Army’s motto of “doing the most good” in all […] The post Breakfast to honor ‘The Arjona Family’ first appeared on Escondido Times-Advocate ..read more

  The Resurgence of Jazz: Samara Joy and the Influence of Modern Mexican Jazz. In recent years, jazz has been experiencing a vibrant resurgence, and the revival isn’t just about revisiting classic standards; it’s about reinventing the genre with fresh, innovative influences.  A standout figure in this renaissance is 24 year old, three time Grammy winning phenom Samara Joy, whose […] The post Resurgence of Jazz – An ever evolving genre first appeared on Escondido Times-Advocate ..read more

Over the weekend, the Genesis Opera Theatre presented its most ambitious production to date with three fantastic performances of “The Magic Flute,” that delighted audiences with a cast of talented voices and superb acting abilities.   The well-known Mozart opera is a comedic fantasy, in which the lovers, Pamina and Tamino, must overcome various trials. The actual production was not […] The post Despite setbacks, the show must go on: Genesis Opera presents “The Magic Flute” first appeared on Escondido Times-Advocate ..read more