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Important Information

  • Sand & Bags Available to Residents
    During the rainy season, Escondido residents may obtain free sand and bags at the Public Works Yard (475 N. Spruce Street) between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., Mondays through Thursdays. Residents will need to bring their own shovels and be prepared to load the sand themselves.

    In addition, residents are reminded to turn off irrigation systems to avoid unnecessary water usage.

  • Community Input Sought: Residential Parking Ordinance
    City staff is seeking feedback from the community regarding the development of a residential parking ordinance. More information on upcoming community meetings and opportunities for the public to provide feedback is available on the Residential Parking Ordinance 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
  • Escondido Report*

News Releases

Date Topic
05/09/08 "Big Bass" Found Dead in Dixon Lake*
05/08/08 City Appearance & Compliance Team Sweep: May 13, 2008*
04/09/08 Spend It! In Escondido Marketing Tool Kit Now Available to Businesses*
04/06/08 City Appearance & Compliance Team Sweep: April 8, 2008*
03/20/08 Washington Avenue Closure*
02/29/08 Groundbreaking Ceremony for New Fire Station 1*
02/07/08 City Appearance & Compliance Team Sweep – February 12, 2008*
01/31/08 Demolition of Boarded Up Houses to Begin*
01/28/08 City Completes Demolition of Homes Destroyed by Witch Creek Fire*
01/24/08 Recruitment Deadline to Apply Extended to February 28, 2008*
01/15/08 Voter Registration Deadline Approaching*
01/14/08 Results of January 8 City Appearance & Compliance Team Sweep*
01/14/08 City to Host FREE Workshop for Small Businesses*
01/08/08 Recycling of Fire Debris Now Restricted to Escondido Residents*
01/07/08 City Appearance & Compliance Team Sweep – January 8, 2008*
01/02/08 Preparing for Anticipated Storms*
12/20/07 Updated List – Escondido Homes Destroyed/Damaged by Fire*
12/19/07 Results of December 13 City Appearance & Compliance Team Sweep*
12/10/07 City Appearance & Compliance Team Sweep – December 13, 2007*
12/06/07 Fire Department to Hold Wildfire Classes (Locations Confirmed)*
12/05/07 Sand and Sand Bags at Fire Station*
12/04/07 Fire Department to Hold Wildfire Classes*
12/03/07 Updated List – Escondido Homes Destroyed/Damaged by Fire*
11/29/07 Escondido Passport Services Now Only By Appointment*
11/29/07 The 57th Annual Escondido Christmas Parade*
11/19/07 Updated List – Escondido Homes Destroyed/Damaged by Fire*
11/15/07 Update on Demolition in Escondido & Recycling of Debris*
11/13/07 Demolition of Burned Homes in Escondido to Begin Tomorrow*
11/13/07 City Appearance & Compliance Team Sweep – November 15, 2007*
11/08/07 Nominations Sought for Escondido City Council Awards*
11/08/07 Status of Kit Carson Park*
11/05/07 29th Annual Dixon Lake Trout Derby*
11/05/07 Updated List – Escondido Homes Destroyed by Fire*
11/04/07 Mountain Lion Sighting at Kit Carson Park, Escondido*
11/01/07 Groundbreaking Ceremony For New Fire Station 6 Has Been Rescheduled*
10/24/07 For Witch Creek Fire News Release and Recovery Information, Please Visit The Witch Creek Fire Page
10/16/07 City to Host Free Workshop for Small Businesses*
10/16/07 Results of October 11 City Appearance & Compliance Team Sweep*
10/12/07 Groundbreaking Ceremony for New Fire Station 6*
10/04/07 City Appearance & Compliance Team Sweep – October 11, 2007*
10/02/07 Spend It! In Escondido! Encourages Shopping Locally*
09/28/07 75-Mile Hike is Outstanding Training Opportunity*
09/18/07 Results of September 13 City Appearance & Compliance Team Sweep*
09/13/07 Temporary Relocation of Tiny Tots Program*
09/10/07 City Appearance & Compliance Team Sweep – September 13, 2007*
09/10/07 Daley Ranch Naturalist to Lead a Progressive 75-Mile Hike*
08/30/07

Ban of Private Boats From Lake Wohlford Reinstated*

08/23/07 Temporary Ban of Private Boats From Lake Wohlford Extended*
08/21/07 Private Boats Temporarily Banned From Lake Wohlford*
08/15/07 City Appearance & Compliance Team Sweep – August 16, 2007*
08/13/07 Daley Ranch Now Accepting Applications for Naturalist Training*
08/09/07 Art Center Ends Fiscal Year With Deficit*
08/07/07 Mr. Everest and Back*
07/12/07 City to Host Free Marketing Workshop for Small Businesses*
07/09/07 City Appearance & Compliance Team Sweep – July 12, 2007*
06/20/07 Results of June 12 City Appearance & Compliance Team Sweep*
06/19/07 Community Emergency Notification System Brings Results*
06/08/07 City Appearance & Compliance Team Sweep – June 12, 2007*
06/05/07 On Track Program Gives Back To Their Community*
06/05/07 Former Council Member Ron Newman Has Passed Away*
05/14/07 Results of May 8 City Appearance & Compliance Team Sweep*
05/03/07 City Appearance & Compliance Team Sweep – May 8, 2007*
05/02/07 Trade Old Lights for New Ones and Save!*
04/30/07 West Valley Parkway Road Improvements To Begin*
04/19/07 City Seeks Input On Residential Parking Ordinance*
04/18/07 Community Services Director Announces Retirement*
04/17/07 Free Workshop Teaches the "Nuts & Bolts" of Business Financing*
04/16/07 Escondido Assistant City Manager Announces Retirement*
04/13/07 Entries Now Being Accepted for the Daley Ranch Photo Contest*
04/10/07 Mother's Day Weekend Marathon at Daley Ranch*
03/22/07 Results of March 13 City Appearance & Compliance Team Sweep*
03/08/07 2007 Daley Ranch Amateur Photography Contest*
03/07/07 City Appearance & Compliance Team Sweep – March 13, 2007*
03/02/07 Escondido Recreation Wins Awards*
02/28/07 Escondido Wins Workplace Excellence Award*
02/21/07 City Seeks Developer For Police Station Property*
02/16/07 Escondido to Hold State of the City Address*
02/07/07 City Appearance & Compliance Team Sweep – February 13, 2007*
02/01/07 Mommy, Daddy, and Me Nature Hike*
01/30/07 2007 Daley Ranch Amateur Photography Contest*
01/18/07 Results of January 9 City Appearance & Compliance Team Sweep*
01/05/07 City Appearance & Compliance Team Sweep – January 9, 2007*

For additional press releases, visit the Escondido Police Department and the Escondido Fire Department.


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