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      <title>City Manager's Statement</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Contact: Clay Phillips (760) 839-4631
Escondido City Manager Clay Phillips has issued the following statement in response to recent media accounts of police personnel matters:
“The City of Escondido has a zero tolerance policy towards racial . . . <a href='http://www.escondido.org/city-managers-statement.aspx'>read more</a><div class='excerptspacer'>&nbsp;</div>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 12 Jun 2013 21:56:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Independent District Commission - Public Information Meeting</title>
      <description><![CDATA[CONTACT: Diane Halverson, City Clerk; PHONE: (760) 839-4617
The City of Escondido will be holding a public information meeting to provide information regarding the Independent Districting Commission application process.  The meeting will be held on  . . . <a href='http://www.escondido.org/independent-district-commission-public-information-meeting.aspx'>read more</a><div class='excerptspacer'>&nbsp;</div>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 11 Jun 2013 14:42:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Preliminary Operating Budget Available for Review</title>
      <description><![CDATA[CONTACT: Gil Rojas, Director of Finance (760) 839-4322
At the June 12, 2013 Escondido City Council meeting, a two year budget will be presented and Council will consider adoption of the fiscal year 2013/14 Operating Budget. A copy of the FY 2013/14  . . . <a href='http://www.escondido.org/preliminary-operating-budget-available-for-review.aspx'>read more</a><div class='excerptspacer'>&nbsp;</div>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 06 Jun 2013 19:49:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Park Avenue Saturday Night Dance in Escondido</title>
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Contact: Mary Rodelo, 760-839-4678
Slip into your dancing shoes and come on down to the Park Avenue Community Center for a fun night of live music, dancing, refreshments, and door prizes.  Join us on Saturday, June 1st for . . . <a href='http://www.escondido.org/park-avenue-saturday-night-dance-in-escondido-1.aspx'>read more</a><div class='excerptspacer'>&nbsp;</div>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 23:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Nominations for Independent Districting Commission</title>
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Contact: Diane Halverson, 760-839-4617 
The City of Escondido will be accepting nominations for appointment to the Independent Districting Commission as required under the Voting Districts Settlement Agreement. Applications . . . <a href='http://www.escondido.org/nominations-for-independent-districting-commission.aspx'>read more</a><div class='excerptspacer'>&nbsp;</div>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 15 May 2013 17:11:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Escondido Receives Award from San Diego Taxpayers Association</title>
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Contact: Joyce Masterson, 760-839-4621
On May 9, 2013, the San Diego Taxpayers Association (SDTA) presented the Metro Golden Watchdog Award to the City of Escondido for reforming Paramedic Services.
According to SDTA, “In . . . <a href='http://www.escondido.org/escondido-receives-award-from-san-diego-taxpayers-association.aspx'>read more</a><div class='excerptspacer'>&nbsp;</div>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 11 May 2013 18:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>AMGEN Riders to Watch</title>
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LOS ANGELES (May 8, 2013) – When the world’s most elite cyclists take the start line at the 2013 Amgen Tour of California professional road race in Escondido May 12, fans will spot some of the most notable professional . . . <a href='http://www.escondido.org/amgen-riders-to-watch.aspx'>read more</a><div class='excerptspacer'>&nbsp;</div>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 09 May 2013 21:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Street and Parking Lot Closures for the Amgen Tour of California</title>
      <description><![CDATA[On Sunday, May 12, 2013, Escondido will host Stage 1 of the Amgen Tour of California cycling race. Please be advised of the following street and parking lot closures:
DOWNTOWN ESCONDIDO
The following streets and parking lots will be closed from 6 . . . <a href='http://www.escondido.org/street-and-parking-lot-closures-for-the-amgen-tour-of-california.aspx'>read more</a><div class='excerptspacer'>&nbsp;</div>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 08 May 2013 18:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Best Viewing Locations For Overall Start of 2013 Amgen Tour of California</title>
      <description><![CDATA[FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Joyce Masterson, 760-839-4621
The eighth annual Amgen Tour of California will kick off eight days of world class racing in Escondido May 12, and you don’t want to miss the opportunity to see 128 of the world’s most . . . <a href='http://www.escondido.org/best-viewing-locations-for-overall-start-of-2013-amgen-tour-of-california.aspx'>read more</a><div class='excerptspacer'>&nbsp;</div>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 07 May 2013 23:37:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Amgen Tour of California Race Day Activities</title>
      <description><![CDATA[FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Joyce Masterson, 760-839-4621
Race day events for the AMGEN Tour of California on May 12 start at 9:30 a.m. in downtown Escondido. You can experience the opening ceremonies and the official start of the race at 11 . . . <a href='http://www.escondido.org/amgen-tour-of-california-race-day-activities.aspx'>read more</a><div class='excerptspacer'>&nbsp;</div>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 07 May 2013 22:57:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Don't Miss the Amgen Tour of California Pre-Race Activities</title>
      <description><![CDATA[FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Joyce Masterson, 760-839-4621
A variety of activities are scheduled in anticipation of the May 12th Overall Start of the AMGEN Tour of California in Escondido, cycling’s most prestigious race in North . . . <a href='http://www.escondido.org/dont-miss-the-amgen-tour-of-california-pre-race-activities.aspx'>read more</a><div class='excerptspacer'>&nbsp;</div>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 07 May 2013 22:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Joor Muffler Man Dressed Up for AMGEN Race</title>
      <description><![CDATA[FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Joyce Masterson, 760-839-4621
On Wednesday, May 8, at 10:00 a.m. the 22-foot tall Joor Muffler Man will have his first (and hopefully, final) fitting of the sporty new cycling gear he will be wearing for the overall . . . <a href='http://www.escondido.org/joor-muffler-man-dressed-up-for-amgen-race.aspx'>read more</a><div class='excerptspacer'>&nbsp;</div>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 07 May 2013 19:08:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Street and Parking Lot Closures this Weekend - Amgen Tour of California Overall Race Start</title>
      <description><![CDATA[For Immediate Release;  Contact: Michelle Geller (760) 839-4587
On Sunday, May 12, 2013, Escondido will host Stage 1 of the Amgen Tour of California cycling race. Please be advised of the following street and parking lot closures:
DOWNTOWN . . . <a href='http://www.escondido.org/street-and-parking-lot-closures-this-weekend-amgen-tour-of-california-overall-race-start.aspx'>read more</a><div class='excerptspacer'>&nbsp;</div>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 06 May 2013 22:19:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Escondido Town Hall Meeting</title>
      <description><![CDATA[FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Joyce Masterson, 760-839-4621
Escondido Mayor Sam Abed will hold a Town Hall meeting on Wednesday, May 15, 2013 at 4:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 201 N. Broadway. Residents are welcome to ask . . . <a href='http://www.escondido.org/escondido-town-hall-meeting.aspx'>read more</a><div class='excerptspacer'>&nbsp;</div>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 06 May 2013 18:12:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Breakaway from Cancer Champion Named for Escondido</title>
      <description><![CDATA[FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Kristen Davis (AMGEN) 805-447-3008
THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. – (May 1, 2013) – Amgen today announced that four individuals who
are an inspiration and have made a difference for others affected by cancer have been . . . <a href='http://www.escondido.org/breakaway-from-cancer-champion-named-for-escondido.aspx'>read more</a><div class='excerptspacer'>&nbsp;</div>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 03 May 2013 15:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>NBC to broacast 2013 AMGEN Tour of California</title>
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Contact: Eileen Tanner, 213-438-8888
LOS ANGELES (May 1, 2013) – When the 2013 Amgen Tour of California begins Sunday, May 12, cycling fans in more than 200 countries and territories will once again have the opportunity to . . . <a href='http://www.escondido.org/nbc-to-broacast-2013-amgen-tour-of-california.aspx'>read more</a><div class='excerptspacer'>&nbsp;</div>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 01 May 2013 21:38:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Lake Wohlford Road Closure on May 1</title>
      <description><![CDATA[FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Bud Oliveira, 760-839-4665
On May 1, 2013, the City of Escondido will close Lake Wohlford Road from Valley Parkway/Valley Center Road to Oakvale Road for maintenance. The closure will be in effect from 8:00 a.m until  . . . <a href='http://www.escondido.org/lake-wohlford-road-closure-on-may-1.aspx'>read more</a><div class='excerptspacer'>&nbsp;</div>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 00:20:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Tickets Now on Sale for Amgen Tour of California VIP Experiences: Team Presentation Gala and Local Hospitality Tent</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Contact: Michelle Geller, (760) 839-4587; The Amgen Tour of California pro cycling race is coming to Escondido on Sunday, May 12 – just a few weeks away!
Tickets to two very special race VIP experiences are now on sale:

"Escondido Out Front” . . . <a href='http://www.escondido.org/tickets-now-on-sale-for-amgen-tour-of-california-vip-experiences-team-presentation-gala-and-local-hospitality-tent.aspx'>read more</a><div class='excerptspacer'>&nbsp;</div>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 19 Apr 2013 18:43:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Share Your Vision of the Library's Future</title>
      <description><![CDATA[FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Cynthia Smith,  760-839-4329
The Escondido Public Library invites the community to help develop a dynamic new vision for the Library’s future by attending public meetings on April 27, 30, and May 1.
Escondido Public  . . . <a href='http://www.escondido.org/share-your-vision-of-the-librarys-future.aspx'>read more</a><div class='excerptspacer'>&nbsp;</div>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 19 Apr 2013 02:18:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Arbor Day Celebration in Escondido</title>
      <description><![CDATA[FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Joyce Masterson, 760-839-4621
Escondido will observe Arbor Day by holding a cleanup and tree planting event on Friday, April 26, 2013. Beginning at approximately 7:30 a.m. ten tree crews from the private sector will . . . <a href='http://www.escondido.org/arbor-day-celebration-in-escondido.aspx'>read more</a><div class='excerptspacer'>&nbsp;</div>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 11 Apr 2013 21:25:00 GMT</pubDate>
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