Homeless Count Up 11% in Inland North County, 5% Countywide: New Tally Report

The one-day "snapshot" count held in January showed jump in youth on the streets, decline in veterans in San Diego County.

Escondido Home Suffers $15K Of Damages In Fire

BREAKING: A trapped dog was rescued, and no injuries were reported.

Mother's Day 2017 Events in Escondido, Nearby

The day to honor Mom is nearing! We have perfect events selected whether she prefers art, champagne brunches, flower shows, gardens or teas.

Rabid Bat Found at San Diego Zoo

The bat was discovered in a high-traffic area of the park, officials said Monday.

Fleeing Driver Causes 3-Injury Rollover Crash Near Escondido

A hit-and-run crash in Escondido early Monday left three vehicle occupants with injuries.

Boil Water Order Issued for Julian-Area Campground

A boil water order and public notification at the KQ Ranch campground near Julian was ordered this weekend.

YPO Percussion Concert to Feature Lots of Rattle and Roll at Palomar College

Special concert set for 2 pm Sunday, April 23

Police ID Hit-and-Run Victim Found Unresponsive on Route 78 in Escondido

Authorities publicly identified a pedestrian who was killed on state Route 78 in Escondido.

Escondido Toddler Fatally Struck Tuesday by Driver Parking in Alleyway

A 2-year-old little girl was pronounced dead at an area hospital Tuesday afternoon after being hit by a car while playing with her sister.

Escondido DUI Checkpoint Snares 1 Suspect

One motorist was arrested for drunken driving during a police checkpoint in Escondido that ended Sunday morning.

Driver Flees After Fatally Striking Man on Escondido Freeway

A man was fatally struck on an Escondido freeway, authorities said Saturday.

Missing Fallbrook Man Spotted in Anza Vanished 'Under Suspicious Circumstances'

Daniel Joseph Frank Foster, 29, of Fallbrook, has not been heard from since Feb. 7, police said.

Elderly Escondido Motorcycle Crash Victim IDed

Authorities released the name Tuesday of a man who was killed Saturday when the three-wheel motorcycle he was riding crashed into a car.

SWAT Standoff Ends Monday With Attempted Murder Suspect's Suicide

A wanted man committed suicide in his home early Monday.

Escondido Union School District Honored By California Department Of Education

27 districts were recognized as Model School Attendance Review Boards.

Pedestrian Struck by Pickup Truck Sunday Suffers Serious Injuries

A 27-year-old man was hit by a pickup truck in nearby San Marcos early Sunday.

Early Sunday Earthquake Rattles Residents Near Imperial-San Diego County Line

Officials say the quake's epicenter was 69 miles due northeast of San Diego.

Second Annual 'Eye Candy' Car and Bike Show Cruises Closeby This Month

Hosted by the Friends of Braille Institute San Diego, all proceeds will benefit city residents who are blind or visually impaired.

Escondido Cops Nab Alleged Attempted Kidnapper, Find Him Packing Illegal Assault Rifle

The Tuesday arrest came after police reopened a lengthy, previously suspended investigation into reports of a man luring teen girls.

Gang Member Accused Of Killing Homeless Woman, Dumping Her Near Lawrence Welk Resort Village Pleaded Not Guilty

BREAKING: Paul Castro, 27, faces 69 years to life in prison if convicted.

Child Abduction Attempt At Kit Carson Park Under Investigation, Police Say

BREAKING: Police said the suspect tried to lure the 9-year-old boy with cake.

Double Murder-Suicide; Deadly Gang Shooting; Construction Site Killing: San Diego County Police Log

A look at a few of this week's police, fire and courtroom incidents around Escondido and across San Diego County.

Escondido Gang Shooting: 2 Arrested After Woman Killed By Stray Bullet

A stray bullet from a gang shooting killed Catherine Kennedy, 55, an uninvolved passerby driving home from church March 7 in Escondido.

Driver In Rainbow Creek Drowning Had Alcohol, Meth In System: Medical Examiner's Office

Roland Eugene Phillips, 73, was killed along with 5-year-old Phillip Campbell when the car they were in was swept into the Rainbow creek.

25 Jobs In Escondido Area: Cinepolis USA, Closet World, The Home Depot, UnionBank

Assistant manager, social media assistant, warehouse associate and more San Diego County jobs at the Escondido Patch Jobs Board.

Congress Members Hold Town Hall Meetings Across San Diego County

Rep. Duncan Hunter, R-Alpine, held a meeting in Ramona. Hunter represents the 50th District of California, which includes Escondido.

Woman Killed In Gang Shootout; Missing Tourist's Body Found; Another Unfounded Bomb Threat: San Diego County Police Log

A look at a few of this week's police, fire and courtroom incidents around Escondido and across San Diego County.

Escondido Police ID Man Killed In Officer Involved Shooting: UPDATE

Damon Seitz, 40, reportedly threatened an officer who was investigating the death of his mother. Her death was not considered suspicious.

Sweetie is Pet of The Week at Your Rancho Coastal Humane Society

Her name fits her personality.

Missing Man: Police Seek Missing Encinitas Man Last Seen In Escondido

BREAKING: Brian Gregory Smith, 70​, was last seen in December when he checked out of a medical rehabilitation facility in Escondido. ​

Lockdowns Lifted At Escondido Schools: UPDATE

Two Escondido schools were on lockdown Thursday due to police activity in the area.

Fallbrook SWAT Standoff Ends With Arrest

Joshua Villegas, 22, is behind bars after allegedly holing up in a Fallbrook apartment for hours Tuesday to apparently avoid arrest.

ECCHO, Elkin "Just Say No" to Facts

It is time to renew our neighborhood and stop glorifying the past

Skateboarder Struck By Car In Escondido

The 17-year-old boy was seriously injured after being hit by a car Tuesday near El Norte Parkway and Ivy Street in Escondido.

Gang Shootout: Stray Bullet Kills Escondido Woman

Catherine Kennedy, a 55-year-old woman from Escondido, was transported to Palomar Medical Center but later died from her injuries.

25 Jobs In Escondido Area: Chevron Stations, Chuao Chocolatier, GEICO, Sears Auto Center, Terminix

Store manager, school occupational therapist, social media assistant and more San Diego County jobs at the Escondido Patch Jobs Board.

Escondido Area Gas Prices Dip Slightly

The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in San Diego County had risen 8.2 cents during a 12-day streak of increases.

Bomb Threat Prompts Evacuation; Fatal Shooting Suspects Arrested; Motorcyclist Killed In Crash: San Diego County Police Log

A look at a few of this week's police, fire and courtroom incidents around Escondido and across San Diego County.

30 Jobs In Escondido Area: 99 Cents Only Stores, Chevron, Ortho Mattress, Sears Home Improvements, Union Bank

Assistant store manager​​, district sales manager​, social media assistant and more San Diego County jobs at the Escondido Patch Jobs Board.

Authorities ID Man Found Dead Outside Valley Center Library

Deputies found Escondido resident Jose Manuel Ortiz mortally wounded inside a parked car on Monday. The unidentified shooter fled the scene.