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In our backyard, when we moved to Escondido, my father planted two little trees. The guava trees were just little branches when my dad brought them. He was very sure to carefully choose the very best spot and soil, and took good care of them.…

I came to United States after a revolution in my home country, Iran. Before the revolution, my husband was working in the American embassy. The time after the revolution his life was dangerous so we had to leave the country. We left everything behind…

I moved to Escondido in 1996. I lived there for 15 years. I currently reside in Valley Center.

I still consider Escondido my home. I belong to a loving and strong church community. I teach children’s Bible study and feel privileged to participate…

My name is Marina and I am a journalist from Serbia, a country near Italy and Greece. Europe was my county and my “home.” But I discovered “Little Europe” in Escondido.

Esco Gelato is a nice, quiet place. A treasure that serves an Italian type of…

When I arrived here in the U.S.A., I missed my home in Mexico so much. My mom and I liked to plant corn in a small field in Mexico. I found out about community garden in Escondido. Now, I have a small garden in that community garden, which brings a…

This ‘Fuerte’ Avocado tree from California stands as a symbol of gratitude to Atlixco, where this peerless variety originated. The son returns to the home of his father to perpetuate his kind. Planted by the California Avocado Society, April 18,…

This is my pet, Joe. I bought him in 2000. I always wanted a bird in my country but I was not able to have one. Being here in Escondido, I can now have a beautiful bird to share a friendship with.

I have been living in Escondido, CA since 1990. I was born in Queretaro, Mexico. It was a big challenge for me to learn a new language and also to adapt to a new culture. I was highly motivated to start a new chapter of my life in this country. At…

The summer of 1998 diving his first go cart, Nate discovered freedom. For a five-year-old boy who couldn’t walk, the ability to move around freely was a big deal.

Nate’s dad was beaming with pride as he watched his son’s face light up with a huge…

I grew up during the Vietnam war. Therefore, my family had been moving a lot. From the countryside to city, from one refugee camp to another, from Vietnam to America. Finally, from New Jersey to California. Now, I settled down in Escondido. This is…