County Safe Reopening Plan
The County of San Diego is continuously moving forward in the Safe Reopening Plan. The plan outlines how and when businesses can open safely with modifications. You can view the most current updates here.

Deputy Mayor to Serve on San Diego County Water Authority    
On Wednesday, May 27 the San Diego County Water Authority welcomed Deputy Mayor Consuelo Martinez as its newest board member. The Deputy Mayor was sworn into the role role via a Zoom call from her office.

You can check out the Water Authority’s website here.

Escondido Certified Farmers Market Reopens June 2
Good news Escondido! The Farmer’s Market will be reopening on Tuesday, June 2 with COVID-19 safety precautions in place. In order to comply with COVID-19 safety precautions, new protocols have been established by the Farmer’s Market operator, which include:

• Be thoughtful, and do not come if you have a cough or a fever.
• Please maintain a six-foot distance from vendors and other customers while you are shopping and waiting in line.
• Wear a facial covering at all times.
• The organizers encourage one person per family attend, and discourage bringing small children at this time.
• No pets are allowed at this time (assistance animals permitted).
• Only one person at a vendor at any time.
• No touch shopping. Vendors will bag your items.
• Electronic / no touch payments are preferred but cash and W.I.C. are accepted.
• Please shop quickly.
• Be prepared to wait in line (6’ apart) as we are limiting the number of customers allowed in at one time.

Missing Link Project Wins International Award
The Escondido Creek Missing Link project has been selected by the International Institute of Transportation Engineers to receive a Transportation Achievement Award for Complete Streets.  The Transportation Achievement Awards recognize excellence in the advancement of transportation to meet human needs.  To be considered for the award, the project first earned top honors from San Diego ITE and was then nominated by the Western District ITE. To be recognized on the international stage for innovation in transportation is truly an honor. Great work! 

Online Services:
With City facilities still closed to the public please remember there are many ways to do business online with the City by using our Online Services Portal.

You can also get preparedness tips, the latest details and a host of resources (videos, fact sheets, etc.) on the County’s website at coronavirus-sd.com.