Text: Nestled in a valley in the foothills of the Santa Ana Mountains about 30 miles from both San Diego and the nearest Pacific beach, Escondido, Calif., has grown from an agricultural community known for its grapes and avocados into a town that attracts people looking for a more affordable version of the Southern California lifestyle.
It’s hotter than the coastal cities and is known for its traffic, both downsides. But Gina Mancuso, a real estate agent with eXp Realty of California, said government investments in traffic abatement, such as freeway express lanes, have brought the average commute to San Diego or nearby Carlsbad, Calif., to less than 30 minutes.
This is hilarious, the NYT (I'm using my library subscription, I don't pay for drivel) highlighting Escondido. The first paragraph is like a puff piece from the 1970s - & the second: only 30 mins to commute to Carlsbad! 🤣 (or 30 mins to downtown???) #NorthCountySD