Volunteer Trail Maintenance
Last weekend, volunteers from Rising Tide Partners, AquaCycle and City of Escondido Economic Development performed trail maintenance on the Nature Trail at Dixon Lake. These improvements included 10 new and existing water shedding features, brush trimming, and moving a creek off of the trail. Thank you volunteers! If you are interested in volunteering in Escondido, visit: Volunteer.Escondido.org
Hiking and Biking in Escondido
We have some sunshine in our forecast, Escondido! If you want to get outside, take advantage of our many open spaces and trails. From a picnic at Kit Carson Park to mountain biking at Daley Ranch, our city has something for everyone!
escondido.org/parks-lakes-trails
Clean Energy Alliance Presentation
Do you have questions about the Clean Energy Alliance? The program started to roll out on April 1. You can watch a presentation from a recent City Council meeting covering the program here. Additional information can be found at: https://thecleanenergyalliance.org/
BY THE NUMBERS
Code Compliance:
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Total Code Cases (Year to Date)
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362
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Graffiti Restitution:
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Collected Last Week
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Collected Year to Date
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$70
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$3,901.37
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BUSINESS AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT UPDATES:
Business Licensing Data:
Escondido Business News
Local salon to sponsor hair contests Escondido Times-Advocate
Discover the Best Museums Near Escondido, California: A Guide to Art and History California.com
New franchise provides personalized senior care Escondido Times-Advocate
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Small Business Resource News
San Diego North EDC publishes a small business resource newsletter, sponsored by HomeStreet Bank, quarterly to share resources such as funding, programs, and learning opportunities to help the region'sstartups and established small businesses prosper and scale.
Read the Newsletter here!
City of Escondido Economic Development Contacts
The Economic Development Team are always available to help with questions or connecting you to the right resources. Do not hesitate to reach out!
Jennifer Schoeneck, Deputy Director of Economic Development (jschoeneck@escondido.org)
Vince McCaw, Real Property Manager (vmccaw@escondido.org)
Kristin Ugrob, Program Coordinator, Business Licenses (kugrob@escondido.org)
Pedro Cardenas, Management Analyst,Economic Development (pcardenas@escondido.org)
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POLICE DEPARTMENT UPDATES:
Apprehension of San Diego Homicide Suspect
Last week, a Police Department detective was out in the City and saw a car that he recognized from a BOL (Be on the Lookout) bulletin from San Diego Police Department.The car had been stolen and involved in a homicide.The detective watched the car and the people that were inside of it while uniformed officers came in to the area.Two males, and a female that had tried to hide in a nearby restroom, were all arrested without any issues.San Diego Police Department detectives took the three suspects to their headquarters to question them.
Fentanyl Dealer Arrest
Detectives from the Police Department's special investigations unit, assisted by HSI's Fentanyl Abatement and Suppression Team, concluded a several month investigation with a search warrant in a neighboring city.The dealer had been arrested in our City with over a kilogram of fentanyl and ammunition in early 2022.He is a major source of fentanyl in our community, so his arrest was very important to us.When the detectives arrived at the residence to serve the warrant, there was also a juvenile in the house.When all was said and done, an adult male and an adult female were arrested for narcotics sales and child endangerment.The juvenile was taken into protective custody by the Drug Endangered Children branch of Child Welfare Services.
Baker to Vegas Relay
Members of the Escondido Police Department participated in the annual Baker to Vegas Challenge Cup Relay race this past weekend. The Baker to Vegas race is a grueling competition that spans 120 miles and consists of 20 stages. Despite the race's intense physical and mental demands, the members of the Escondido Police Department rose to the challenge and demonstrated their strength and endurance. By working together as a team and pushing themselves to their limits, they showed that they are dedicated to serving and protecting their community and committed to maintaining their own health and well-being. Their participation in this challenging event is a testament to their resilience and determination, and they should be proud of their accomplishment.
Community Resources
Anonymous Tip Line: 760-743-8477 (TIPS)
Crime Data/Mapping: https://www.crimemapping.com/
Helicopter Announcement Transcription:
Call 858-866-4356 or text "Hello" to 858-866-4356
Megan's Law Information: https://www.meganslaw.ca.gov/
Mental Health & Crisis Intervention:
Access and Crisis Line: 888-724-7240
It's Up to Us Campaign: www.Up2sd.org
Get Connected. Get Help: Dial 211
National Drug Helpline: https://drughelpline.org/contact/ or call 844-289-0879
Non-Emergency Line: 760-839-4722
March Abandoned Vehicle Data
FIRE DEPARTMENT UPDATES:
On March 30, Councilmember Consuelo Martinez rode along with Battalion Chief Jeff Sargis for several hours. The Councilmember experienced field operations including responding to several emergency calls along with the engine and ambulance crews.
On Saturday, April 1, Escondido Fire hosted over 80 Firefighter Candidate Testing Center (FCTC) candidates, from all over the state, for written testing at the Police & Fire Headquarters Community room. The FCTC is a one-stop resource for firefighter candidates and offers a Candidate Physical Ability (CPAT), Statewide listings placement, Mentoring and Career Guidance, in addition to written testing at locations in both Northern and Southern California.
Escondido Firefighters were on hand to meet and greet the candidates. Our own Captain David Abraham spoke with each group to discuss what Escondido Fire can offer and the benefits of working for our great City.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT & ENGINEERING
Permits and Inspections:
Building Division:
- The counter staff conducted in-person meetings with 69 applicants, processed 107 applications, and issued 84 permits.
- The total permit valuation for the week was $639,140.00
- Building inspectors completed 191 inspections.
Field Engineering Division:
1. Field Engineering processed 26 permits
2. Field Engineering inspectors completed 43 inspections
3. Field Engineering active permits 202
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.
