Honored at White House

End-of-session legislature acts on paid sick leave, water bond, many other issues

“This bill guarantees that millions of workers — from Eureka to San Diego — won’t lose their jobs just because they get sick.” Republican opponents, including Assemblywoman Marie Waldron of Escondido, said the proposal was too much to bear for …
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Escondido Marine Sgt. and Wife Honored at White House
Together, the Archipleys run Archi’s Organic Farming Enterprise, a certified organic greenhouse operation in Escondido that grows basil, kale, herbs and other fresh produce using hydro-organic farming techniques. In the process, the couple has helped …
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million granted for school energy plans
The money is the third largest ever allocated to a school district from the Clean Energy Job Creation Fund. In June, Escondido Union School District became the first district in the county to receive money from the fund. The district was allocated $ 597 …
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Lawmakers pass sick leave bill
“This bill guarantees that millions of workers — from Eureka to San Diego — won’t lose their jobs just because they get sick.” Authored by Assemblywoman Lorena Gonzalez, D-San Diego, the bill would mandate that employers provide at least three …
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