Free Composting Workshop
Don't miss the next free composting workshop on Saturday, August 20.
Join the Recycling Division at the Escondido Community Garden from 8:30 to 10 a.m. for a free composting workshop that will cover backyard composting and vermicomposting (worms).
For more information visit:
escondido.org/composting-workshops or contact the Recycling Division at 760-839-6216. The garden is located at 408 W. Lincoln Ave, Escondido.
Small Business Grants
In 2021, Escondido City Council authorized two grant programs: A facade improvement program aimed at addressing ongoing concerns with the physical appearance of the downtown and commercial areas and a CPTED program aimed at addressing the impacts of homeless encampments and civic disorder.
These grants are funded using Federal money allocated to the City of Escondido through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) of 2021. The City Council established these programs to provide matching grants to business and property owners that wish to renovate, enhance, and improve highly visible buildings along core commercial corridors throughout the City. The City recognizes that as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic many businesses have suffered financially and struggled to keep up with or improve their facades. These funds are a way to address some of these challenges and restore vibrancy and further preservation to our community.
Learn more about eligible improvements and the requirements: escondido.org/small-business-grant
Temporary Bike Path Closure
The bike path along the Escondido Creek Trail will be closed from Broadway to Midway from August 1 - September 30 for improvements.
Detour routes will be in place.
Patio Playhouse Presents: A Year with Frog and Toad
August 19 - September 3
Thursdays - Sundays at 8 p.m.
Kit Carson Amphitheater, 100 Amphitheatre Drive, Escondido, CA 92025
Get Tickets
A hit on Broadway, A Year with Frog and Toad was nominated for three Tony Awards including Best Musical. Based on Arnold Lobel's well-loved books, and featuring a hummable score by Robert and Willie Reale, this whimsical show follows two great friends the cheerful, popular Frog and the rather grumpy Toad through four fun-filled seasons.
Waking from hibernation in the Spring, Frog and Toad plant gardens, swim, rake leaves, go sledding and learn life lessons along the way. The two best friends celebrate and rejoice in the differences that make them unique and special. Part vaudeville, part make believe all charm, A Year with Frog and Toad tells the story of a friendship that endures throughout the seasons.
BY THE NUMBERS
Code Compliance:
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Total Code Cases (Year to Date)
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1067
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Public Works:
Graffiti Restitution:
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Collected Last Week
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Collected Year to Date
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$0
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$2,057.48
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BUSINESS AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT UPDATES:
Business Licensing Data:
Week of August 8-12
Escondido Businesses and Resources in the News:
Palomar Building $100M Facility in EscondidoSan Diego Business Journal
Are You Game? Urban Corps Needs New Corpsmembers in EscondidoTimes of San Diego
Small Businesses continue to be the Backbone of Escondido's EconomyRising Tide Partners
See how the City of Escondido, CA saved 100s of hours in data pulling and updating- eIMPACT
Check out Escondido's Economic Development Data Dashboard!
Subscribe to our Business News and Insights Email Newsletter
Data Corner:
Did you know that Escondido's largest age group is approximately 30-39 year old? Check out the numbers below!
POLICE DEPARTMENT UPDATES:
PAL Basketball
On August 8, the Escondido Police Athletic League hosted its 11th Annual Teens vs. Police basketball game at the East Valley Community Center.The teenage PAL players took on the police officers (and some of their friends) in a very close game.
Al Owens brought the PAL game back after a three-year break. He did an amazing job and raised $9,000 to assist the family of nine-year-old Joshua Whitten. Joshua is a PAL player and was diagnosed with rare form of brain cancer. Acting Chief Cramer swore Joshua in as an honorary police officer before the start of the game.
It was a great day for the police, the players, Joshua, his family and the entire Escondido community. A huge thank you to everyone who helped with the event and a special thanks to Al Owens for all that he does for the community.
Community Resources:
Anonymous Tip Line: 760-743-8477 (TIPS)
Crime Data/Mapping: https://www.crimemapping.com/
Helicopter Announcement Transcription:
o Call 858-866-4356 or text "Hello"to 858-866-4356
Megan's Law Information: https://www.meganslaw.ca.gov/
Mental Health & Crisis Intervention:
o Access and Crisis Line: 888-724-7240
o It's Up to Us Campaign: www.Up2sd.org
o Get Connected. Get Help: Dial 211
National Drug Helpline: https://drughelpline.org/contact/ or call 844-289-0879
Non-Emergency Line: 760-839-4722
July Abandoned Vehicle Data
FIRE DEPARTMENT UPDATES:
On August 7, Escondido Fire deployed our OES Brush Patrol from Station #2 with firefighters as part of a strike team with crews from Encinitas, Oceanside and San Bernardino County to the Six Rivers Lightning Fire Complex in Humboldt and Trinity Counties. Battalion Chief Sargis and Captain Beverly were also deployed as the strike team leaders. After a two-day drive to get to the fires, the strike team has been used to support multiple firing operations designed to burn out fuel between control lines and the fire. The strike team is expected to be deployed for 14-16 days.
On August 10, the Escondido Police and Fire Departments responded to a single vehicle traffic collision on Bear Valley Parkway involving a pest control vehicle. The accident caused a spill of a large quantity of rat poison. Firefighters consulted with San Diego County Hazmat and cleaned up/disposed of the product safety.
On August 11, the Escondido Police and Fire Communication Center received a report of an outdoor fire in the area of Jesmond Dene Park. The first Engine Captain located several small vegetation fires in the northwest corner of the park. The fires were quickly extinguished and the cause of the fires is under investigation.
On August 13, the crew of Escondido firefighters that were deployed to the McKinney Fire in Siskiyou County returned home safely after an 11-day assignment with a strike team of OES brush engines from north county.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT & ENGINEERING
Permits and Inspections:
Building Division:
- The counter staff conducted in-person meetings with 99 applicants, processed 75 applications, and issued 100 permits.
- The total permit valuation for the week was $2,842,730.
- Building inspectors completed 288 inspections.
Field Engineering Division:
1. Field Engineering processed 17 permits.
2. Field Engineering inspectors completed 94 inspections.
3. Field Engineering has 174 active 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 Development Project Dashboard
A short overview video of the Dashboard features can be watched here.
To learn about previous applications for residential and commercial development permits, please visit the Development Project Information Archive page or contact the Planning Division.
