2024 Community Survey
The City of Escondido is conducting a survey for residents and the results will help us understand your thoughts on different topics in the community.
We encourage your participation to voice your opinions, your feedback is valued and appreciated.
Take the survey here:
http://www.escondidosurvey.com/
Creek to Bay Cleanup
The City of Escondido’s Environmental Programs team, the Public Works Department, the Escondido Police Department, and the Community Services Department partnered up to host two sites for I Love A Clean San Diego 22nd Annual Creek to Bay Cleanup on Saturday, April 20, 2024.Volunteers and City staff worked together to remove over 6,000 pounds of debris and 500 pounds of invasive mustard plant from Dixon Lake and the portion of Escondido Creek west of Harmony Grove Road!
Thank you to all of the volunteers and staff who participated and made this event a success! Our next cleanup will be in September, we hope to see you there. Great work everyone!
Learn more about upcoming volunteer opportunities.
Escondido History Sign Volunteer Project
We are excited to celebrate the completion and installation of our new Escondido History Center sign in Grape Day Park. Special thanks to Tiernan Wahl and his troop leader for dedicating his Eagle Scout capstone project over the last 2 years to plan, present, and build this much needed addition for all our visitors to enjoy.
Volunteers are the heart of our community and help us to continue to make an incredible impact.
Arbor Day
April 27 is Arbor Day! The City of Escondido will celebrate by planting 130 trees along Mission Ave. from Aster St. to Goldenrod St. If you would like to get involved, the City is still looking for volunteers!
- When: April 27, 2024, at 9 a.m.
- Where: House of Prayer Lutheran Church, 795 N. Rose St., Escondido, CA 92027
- What to bring: Water, hat, shovel, gloves, brightly colored shirt
All are welcome to help, sign up at volunteer.escondido.org
Interacting with the City, and Staying Informed:
- See something that needs to be fixed? To report potholes, graffiti, and discarded debris, use Report It!
- You can pay your utility bill and apply for a business license or permit utilizing our Online Services
- Curious about what is being built around town? To see up-to-date major project updates, visit the Major Projects Dashboard
- Never miss a class…register for recreation classes and leagues using our Online Registration
Escondido Business News
Escondido Street Festival” – San Diego Reader
“Jimbo's Garden Workshop: Taste Test” – KPBS
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POLICE DEPARTMENT UPDATES:
On Friday April 12, members of the Escondido Police Department visited Orange Glen Elementary to talk about safety and interact with the students. The students were able to see a K-9 demonstration, sit in the Department’s Bearcat vehicle, and have conversations with the officers regarding student safety and police work.
On Saturday April 20, Officer Francisco Reyes participated in the 3rd annual ‘Green Expo’ held at the Mall. The event featured educational platforms and various environmentally friendly vendors. Additionally, there were competitions for children’s robotics, such as determining whose robot can throw the ball the furthest, highest etc. Officer Reyes judged the competitor’s entries and present awards to the winners.
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FIRE DEPARTMENT UPDATES:
On April 16, Escondido Fire teamed up with Escondido Police to surprise a family that experienced a fire in their garage last week. Upon learning that the birthday gifts intended for Matias, the seven-year-old son of the affected family, had been lost in the fire, Fire and Police personnel organized a heartwarming surprise. They presented Matias with new gifts, a cake, and even a brand-new bicycle to celebrate his special day amidst the challenging circumstances. The full story can be viewed here:
In midafternoon of April 16, Engine 124 was dispatched to a residence to remove two rattle snakes from the yard. As temperatures rise, sightings of rattlesnakes become increasingly frequent. It's important to exercise caution and remain vigilant when out and about this spring and summer.
In the evening of April 16, fire units assisted the Escondido Police Department with a serious vehicle collision requiring patient extrication around North Broadway and Lincoln Avenue.
On April 19, Escondido Police and Fire units were dispatched to a traffic collision on the Valley Center Grade. One patient required extrication utilizing the “jaws of life” and other hydraulic tools. A total of three people were transported to Palomar as a result of the collision.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT & ENGINEERING
Permits and Inspections:
Building Division:
- The counter staff conducted in-person meetings with 77 applicants, processed 89 applications and issued 51 permits
- The total permit valuation for the week was $1,804,652.00
- The Building inspectors completed 190 inspections
Field Engineering Division:
- Field Engineering processed 16 permits
- Field Engineering inspectors completed 69 inspections
- Field Engineering active 386 permits
Development and Capital Projects Update:
Curious what’s happening with development projects around the City? The link below directs to an interactive dashboard of projects currently in various stages of the development process. Browse project descriptions, see locations on the map, browse photos and more.
City of Escondido Project Dashboard
To learn about previous applications for residential and commercial development permits, please visit the Development Project Information Archive page or contact the Planning Division.![]()