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Elias Velazquez, Candidate for Mayor, Feature in Times-Advocate
Here is a great article (typos in Elias' name not withstanding 🙁 outlining policies and directions for Escondido if Elias Velazquez is elected Mayor on November 3, 2026. Note his commitment to secure significant state funds for homelessness (which were not pursued...
Celebrate Queen Calafia’s Anniversary Oct. 10, 4-6 PM in Kit Carson Park
Our beloved Queen Calafia is celebrating her 23rd birthday this month. Join the evening poetry reading on Oct. 10 from 4-6 or every Saturday the 10, 17, 24th from 9-2 om with creative family events. Queen Calafia is located in our equally beloved Kit Carson Park.
Gov. Newsom Acts to Rein in Immigration Enforcement, Escondido should too.
Cal Matters Newsom signs new laws to rein in immigration agents as Trump’s deportation campaign escalates Here are some of the immigration-related bills Newsom signed into law: Civil lawsuits against federal agents: Senate Bill 747, the so-called No Kings Act,...
Escondido Mayor, Council Fail Residents Again, Refuse to End ICE/HSI Firing Range Contract
For Immediate Release Escondido, Calif. – Calls for action and accountability filled the Escondido City Council Chambers after, once again, Mayor Dane White and Councilmembers Joe Garcia and Judy Fitzgerald refused to second a motion by Councilmember Consuelo Martinez...
List of HSI engagement in enforcement activities
Mayor Dane White and Councilmembers C. Garcia and J. Garcia continually deflect responsibility with misleading information about who is using the Escondido Firing Range. HSI is part of ICE and, although it may be its official responsibility to work on only criminal...
Support an ICE Contract Moratorium Wed. Sept. 30, 5PM, City Hall
PLEASE come to city hall this Wednesday, Sept 30 (4 PM for news conf, 5PM) for Council meeting. Speak, call-in, or register a position Options here. Let the Council know you: Demand the renewal of the gun range contract be put on the agenda soon. You want them to...
NDLON Media Adv: Documents Reveal the Public was Right about ICE contract
https://ndlon.org/uncover-the-truth-about-escondidos-business-with-ice/ For Immediate Release // Please Excuse Cross Posting September 21, 2026 Contact: SG Sarmiento, sgsarmiento@ndlon.org Uncover The Truth About Escondido’s Business with ICE Escondido Documents...
ICE Contract Protest in the News
News clips from Cancel the Contract events Week of Sept 28 Univision- Residentes de Escondido exigen al concejo municipal cancelar contrato de entrenamiente con ICE Telemundo - Crece presión en Escondido para cancelar contrato con ICE--Pressure is growing in...
Time to Resist: Stop the ICE Contract, September 30th 4PM
The County kicked ICE out of public facilities. Now, it is Escondido's turn. Join with all the groups and over 2,000 people who signed the petition uniting to Call for a Moratorium on contracts with ICE in Escondido. Please attend: SPEAK TO COUNCIL: Wed. Sept....
Hear community statements against ICE contract
Listen to these community leaders speaking out against the renewal of the ICE Contract at the Sept 16, 2026 City Council meeting. We are urging everyone to attend a rally at City Hall on Sept. 24 at 11 am and Sept. 30 at 5 when we are asking all to speak to the...
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