Princess Irulan is Your Rancho Coastal Humane Society Pet This Week

She used to hide.

Walnuts Sold In Escondido Store Linked To E. Coli Outbreak

So far, 12 people have been sickened and seven have been hospitalized, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Persnickety Pop is Your Rancho Coastal Humane Society Pet This Week

She cuddles.

Wetzel's Pretzels Is Giving Away Free Pretzels In Escondido

Wetzel's Pretzels is offering free, fresh-baked pretzels as part of National Pretzel Day. Here's how to get yours.

Drug Take Back Day: Where To Drop Off Unwanted Medication In Escondido

Residents can anonymously drop off expired or unwanted prescription drugs at locations across San Diego County.

Urban Corps Opens New E-Waste Recycling Facility in Escondido

FREE and easy drop-off location for North County residents and businesses

Del Lago Academy Among Best High Schools In SD County: U.S. News

Seven schools in the San Diego area​ ranked among the top 100 schools in California, according to the 2024 Best High Schools list.

Maude Ivory is Your Rancho Coastal Humane Society Pet This Week

She needs confidence.

County To Drop Mosquito Larvicide On Waterways In Escondido

Helicopter larvicide drops​​ will cover nearly 1,400 acres of hard-to-reach potential mosquito breeding areas across San Diego County.

See Where Escondido Ranks Among Safest Cities In CA: Report

SafeWise released its 2024 Safest Cities report. See where cities in San Diego County ranked on the list.

Fred is Your Rancho Coastal Humane Society Pet This Week

He was home for 5 years.

Fire Damages Garages At Apartment Complex In Escondido

The blaze did not spread to nearby apartments, fire officials said.

Kingston is Your Rancho Coastal Humane Society Pet This Week

He was abandoned.

Chesternut is Your Rancho Coastal Humane Society Pet This Week

He needs exercise.

Tippie Tappies is Your Rancho Coastal Humane Society Pet This Week

She's friendly and shy.

Vivid Escondido Sunset: Photo Of The Day

Patch loves photos! Share your photos with Patch and your work could be featured.

Donate Blood, Get A Gift Card Or T-Shirt In Escondido

Donors of all blood types are needed, especially type O blood donors and platelet donors, according to the American Red Cross.

Light Painting In Escondido: Photo Of The Day

Patch loves photos! Share your photos with Patch and your work could be featured.

Tips Sought In Tire And Wheel Thefts In Escondido, Across County

A total of 25 thefts have been reported since January in Carlsbad, Escondido, Oceanside, San Diego and San Marcos.

Nearly $140K Raised During Walk For Animals In Escondido

More than 1,000 walkers and their dogs​ —​ and even a goat —​ participated in the 25th annual​ event at Kit Carson Park​.

Sudowoodo is Your Rancho Coastal Humane Society Pet This Week

He's low energy.

Escondido School Social Worker Honored As Social Worker Of The Year

"We are honored to recognize all of our school social workers and interns across the county and congratulate them on this achievement."

Dratini is Your Rancho Coastal Humane Society Pet This Week

She's a house tiger.

Help Escondido Firefighters 'Fill The Boot' For The Burn Institute

Firefighters from over 30 departments will hit the streets with their boots to collect donations at intersections throughout the county.

Hadley is Your Rancho Coastal Humane Society Pet This Week

She loves people.

Gimoda is Your Rancho Coastal Humane Society Pet This Week

She's abandoned.

Hawthorne Country Store To Celebrate Chick Day At Escondido Location

More than 100 varieties of baby poultry will be available during the event at locations in Escondido, Fallbrook and Santee.

Skidoo is Your Rancho Coastal Humane Society Pet This Week

She's active.

Burgers, Fries And A Pot Of Gold: Photo Of The Day

Patch loves photos! Share your photos with Patch and your work could be featured.

Get A $20 Gift Card For Donating Blood In Escondido

Anyone who donates blood or platelets​ to the Red Cross in February will receive a $20 Amazon.com gift card.

Stitious is Your Rancho Coastal Humane Society Pet This Week

He's super!

2 Pedestrians Killed By Trains In 2 Separate North County Incidents

Two pedestrians were killed in separate collisions in North County this weekend.

Spackle Jim is Your Rancho Coastal Humane Society Pet This Week

He was stray.

Flooding, 45 MPH Winds Likely In Escondido As Storm Hits Region

The NWS issued a countywide flood watch. A high surf advisory and wind advisory were also issued for parts of the San Diego region.

Patch Wants To Feature Your Best Photos Of Escondido

Share your awesome photos of Escondido with Patch. Here's how to do it.

Purrmione Granger is Your Rancho Coastal Humane Society Pet This Week

She's a Hairy Pawter.

Gusty Winds Forecast For Escondido: NWS Issues Advisory

Forecasters warned gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could also be blown down.

Devin is Your Rancho Coastal Humane Society Pet This Week

He's a little Husky.

Chuck is Your Rancho Coastal Humane Society Pet This Week

Chuck hides.

Frost Advisory Issued For Escondido

It's going to be another cold night in Escondido. How low will temperatures drop?