Escondido

A man died over the weekend after being struck by a vehicle as he rode a bicycle across East Valley Parkway, the Escondido Police Department said Sunday.

For the last few years, Escondido’s downtown has been getting a makeover. It’s all part of a 15 million dollar project to revitalize the area. And now construction is nearly finished. As NBC 7’s Adonis Albright shows us, some of the small businesses are excited for the summer crowds.

Construction has wrapped up on the Grand Avenue Vision Project in Escondido. Local businesses are excited for the expected increase in foot traffic this summer.

The San Diego Humane Society took in 41 more pets after removing them from a home in Escondido on Wednesday.

The fire had the potential to burn 30 acres, according to Cal Fire.

The Academy Fire began around 2:30 p.m. in Escondido, a couple miles east of the San Diego Zoo Safari Park.

The boy lost control of his motorcycle and crashed at Bear Valley Parkway near Canyon Road, according to the Escondido Police Department. NBC 7 has the story. 

A 16-year-old Escondido boy was killed in a motorcycle crash Sunday, authorities said.

Dozens of people attended the first ever indigenous art and culture festival in Escondido. The city hopes it’s the first of many more to come.

This is the first time the festival is being held in North County. NBC 7’s Adonis Albright reports.

The homes use research-based methods from the Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety (IBHS) to protect them from the dangers of of both flames and embers, according to KB Home, reports NBC 7’s Dana Williams.

The homes use research-based methods from the Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety (IBHS) to protect them from the dangers of both flames and embers, according to KB Home.

An attempted abduction of a third-grade girl in Escondido in February spurred the Escondido Union School District into action. NBC 7’s Todd Strain explains how the district partnered with Escondido police to train elementary school students on abduction prevention.

Escondido Mayor Dane White didn’t take a traditional path to becoming a leader. NBC 7 political reporter Joey Safchik speaks to White about how he spent a portion of his youth and early adulthood homeless — and how he plans to use his experience to create solutions.

The event, held at Kit Carson Park, also featured activities for dogs and Vendor Village, as well as a virtual walk option, which allowed people to get involved.

Sixteen alleged members of an Escondido-based drug trafficking organization were arrested Tuesday. NBC 7’s Allison Ash has details.

The defendants are accused of drug trafficking, conspiracy to distribute controlled substances and conspiracy to commit money laundering offenses.

Los familiares del adolescente de Escondido que murió atropellado buscan respuestas 6 meses después

Fourteen-year-old Angel Ornelas was killed by a hit-and-run driver while riding his skateboard last August. Six months later, family members say the police still have few clues.

The City of Escondido is inviting artists to submit their qualifications for a public art opportunity at the Grand Avenue roundabout, which is currently under construction.