Escondido Safety & Governance

San Diego County reports no unusual rise in cyclosporiasis cases despite a national outbreak, logging just eight so far this year against a typical...

Escondido residents have a direct chance to shape the future of the local 238-acre foster youth campus through three remaining public meetings.

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San Diego County valleys including ZIP 92010 face extreme heat through Thursday.

• Warning active 10 AM Wednesday to 8 PM Thursday, with hottest...

A dangerous heat dome is building, with triple-digit temperatures possible across the Southwest including Escondido.

• Health risks spike especially...

The Volcano Fire in Riverside County, burning near the San Diego border, could impact air quality in North County including Escondido. It has scorched...

Firefighters safely handled a cell phone tower blaze on East Valley Parkway by waiting for deenergization before extinguishing flames, with no injuries reported.

Cal Fire's completed $12 million Ramona Air Attack Base renovation now supports C-130 tankers and helicopters with 40 daily staff, cutting response...

Crime Incidents

• 🔥 Ramona Double Homicide: A 33-year-old Escondido man was arrested on suspicion of murder after two people were found dead from...

Escondido resident Ryan Proffitt, 33, was arrested Monday night for the shooting deaths of two people at a Ramona home on 11th Street. Deputies found...

• Sheriff's deputies tried stopping a vehicle for traffic violations near North Avenue and Melrose Drive in Vista, but the driver fled at over 100 mph...

A new wildfire named the Pipeline Fire ignited yesterday on San Diego County federal land managed by the Department of Defense, with investigators...

A 10-acre wildfire called the Cougar Fire is burning on both sides of Cougar Pass Road but remains within retardant lines, with two air tankers released and no structures threatened. Stay alert for further local updates.

• Smoke advisory now covers San Diego County as the Mateo Fire spreads across 1,183 acres in northern Camp Pendleton
• Heavy smoke expected to drift...

A man who stabbed an MTS bus driver nearly a dozen times in Escondido received a 26-year prison sentence this week. The DA noted rising attacks on transit workers and stressed that no employee should fear for their life while serving the public.

Escondido may soon restrict e-bikes with a proposed ban on riders under 12, plus fines and confiscation powers for unsafe use.

• Council considers...

Emergency Alerts

• ⚡ Storm Preparation: San Diego County is expecting a second storm bringing rain, wind and snow to communities including the...

Escondido City Council unanimously approved a nonbinding MOU with The Rinks Foundation on June 3 to explore an indoor ice rink at the south end of Kit...

Arrest made in the homicide of 78-year-old Marytrese Comer on the 1600 block of Citrus Hills Lane in unincorporated Escondido. Her stepson,...

Escondido City Council scheduled a special meeting this week to cover the FY 2027 Budget and related items.

San Diego County expects a second storm with rain, wind and snow beginning early Wednesday morning. Residents are reminded to prepare for the incoming weather.