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Sand Bags Available to Residents
Escondido residents may obtain up to 6 free sand bags at the following locations: Escondido Sand & Gravel / Escondido Asphalt located at 500 Tulip Street and Inland Valley Materials located at 14080 San Pasqual Valley Road.
Additionally, free sand and bags are available in Kit Carson Park, near the Amphitheater, but you must bring your own shovel to fill the bags yourself.
- Mediterranean Fruit Fly
On September 9, 2009, a single mated female Mediterranean fruit fly (MDFF) was trapped in the city of Escondido in San Diego County. For more information, visit California Department of Food and Agriculture's Web site at www.cdfa.ca.gov or view the items listed below.
– Proclamation of an Eradication Project
– Pest Profile
– Eradication Project Work Plan
– Map (Detection Site and Eradication Boundary)
- Supplemental Parking Opportunities/Driveway Extensions
On April 22, 2009, the City Council adopted Ordinance 2009-14 to expand parking opportunities within the side yard areas of the front yard, between the approved driveway and closest interior side yard, in specified locations within all residential zones. Further information and diagrams of allowable areas can be found on the Driveway Extension/Supplemental Parking web page.
- Community Input Sought: General Plan Update
City staff is seeking feedback from the community regarding the Escondido General Plan Update. Information and opportunities to register for on-line notification of upcoming meetings and important dates are available on the General Plan Update web page.
- Travel Advisory
Escondido City officials are advising residents to take alternate routes or allow extra time when traveling on southbound 1-15 due to road construction being performed by CALTRANS. Traffic congestion and delays are to be expected at ALL southbound on-ramps in Escondido due to work being done at the Lake Hodges bridges and northward. Questions or concerns may be directed to CALTRANS officials at(619) 688-6670 or www.dot.ca.gov/dist11/contactus.htm.
- Escondido Rapid Bus Transit Priority Concept Study
- Drought Awareness – What You Can Do!*
For additional press releases, visit the Escondido Police Department and the Escondido Fire Department.
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