There will be no Weekly Update the week of December 23 or December 30. SPECIAL EVENTS No special events are scheduled until January. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT UPDATES Planning: On 12/11/13, staff participated in the first meeting of a new Permitting and Planning Committee formed by the San Diego North Chamber of Commerce, consisting of chamber . . . read more

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Wal-Mart is planning to open the second store East Valley Parkway on January 31, 2014. SPECIAL EVENTS Escondido Jaycees 63rd Annual Christmas ParadeSaturday, December 14, 20139:30 a.m. Broadway (Between Escondido High and Grape Day Park) This beloved Escondido tradition attracts tens of thousands of spectators each year . . . read more

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT The California Tourism Board is promoting “California Restaurant Month” in January with 34 cities statewide participating. Escondido will be participating in it for the first time by launching "Dine Out Escondido!"   Our Visit Escondido office is spearheading "Dine Out Escondido!" and has had an overwhelming first-time . . . read more

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Escondido Events now plans to open its Saturday Market beginning Saturday, December 7, from 8:00 a.m. -1 p.m. on North Kalmia Street off of Grand Avenue. The market will feature local artisans, crafters, home crafted food vendors, flowers, vegetables and much more.  SPECIAL EVENTS Community In Unity Holiday Kick Off  – . . . read more