Escondido

The settlement involving the Leaps and Bounds preschool was announced by the California Civil Rights Department.

Narcotics paraphernalia found next to the body of the woman, whose name has not been released, tested positive for fentanyl, according to EPD.

Investigators say the shooting victim stopped and turned around, holding what appeared to be a firearm, when he was shot.

The first-ever locally acquired case of dengue fever has been reported in San Diego County. It’s a disease carried by mosquitoes usually in tropical or sub-tropical regions. NBC 7’s Kelvin Henry has new details on what the county is doing to prevent the virus from spreading.

Dengue virus is a disease carried by mosquitos. The person who got is is recovering after being hospitalized. NBC 7’s Dana Williams reports.

San Diego County health officials Sunday reported their first case of locally acquired dengue virus, contracted by an Escondido resident.

More than 20 people were displaced after a fire ripped through an apartment building in Escondido, officials said Friday.

Despite being shot several times, investigators say the man will likely survive his injuries. The officer who fired his weapon is not injured. NBC 7’s Dave Summers reports.

A man was injured after being shot by a police officer in Escondido on Wednesday night, authorities said.

An Escondido family is asking for the public’s help in finding the driver who struck and killed a 14-year-old boy last month.

The white SUV had a large spare tire and a red jack attached to its back end, according to investigators

Some county leaders are considering a moratorium after a couple of fires have broken out at battery storage facilities across the county. The most recent one happened Thursday in Escondido, evacuating hundreds of residents and businesses. NBC 7’s Jeanette Quezada reports. 

Some county leaders are considering a moratorium after a couple of fires have broken out at battery storage facilities across the county.

A big improvement overnight has firefighters cautiously optimistic about a lithium battery fire in Escondido. NBC 7’s Nicole Gomez has more. 

The fire forced nearby businesses to evacuate, and the Escondido Union School District announced it’s canceling school operations at a number of sites. NBC 7’s Dave Summers reports.

The fire started just after noon on Enterprise Street. NBC 7’s Dave Summers has more details.

A fire broke out at a lithium-ion battery facility in Escondido, prompting nearby businesses to evacuate.

A fire that began Thursday afternoon at SDG&E’s Northeast Operations Center has prompted a major callout of first responders, evacuations and school closures in Escondido.

When drought conditions develop, local farmers with avocado and citrus groves won’t have to cut back on their water use.

NBC 7’s Brooke Martell shows how it can help offset water restrictions in the community.