Holiday Events this Weekend
Happy Holidays, Escondido! We have a few holiday events this weekend to get you in the holiday spirit!
Escondido Jaycee's Christmas Parade: Saturday, December 10 at 2 p.m. along Grand Avenue. Road closures will be in place starting at 1:15 p.m. Learn more at: http://ow.ly/SO3B50LX1sJ
Escondido Holiday Festival: Saturday, December 10 from 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. in Grape Day Park. This is a free event. Learn more at: http://ow.ly/xb1350LX1sK
Thank you, Church at Rancho Bernardo!
Recently, over 800 volunteers with The Church at Rancho Bernardo gathered at Kit Carson Park and around City Hall for their annual "Serve Day." The Church at Rancho Bernardo is a faith-based organization committed to being good neighbors in North County and wanted to volunteer for park improvements in Escondido. In addition to volunteering in our parks, they provided 50 Thanksgiving baskets for families, 600 meals to Interfaith Community Services, 200 personal care kits for the Park Avenue Community Center seniors, and more. We are incredibly thankful for their efforts! If you are interested in volunteering within the City of Escondido visit, volunteer.escondido.org
ProduceGood
Do you have more fruit than you can handle? Did you know, the local non-profit ProduceGood would love to harvest your fruit for donation?!? Rescuing backyard citrus and other fruits prevents organic waste from going to landfill, reduces greenhouse gas emissions, and helps feed your hungry neighbors. Register as a grower with ProduceGood today to schedule a pick:
https://producegood.org/growers/
California Fish Grill Escondido Grand Opening
California Fish Grill is opening their 50th location since 1998 here in Escondido. Join them for a grand opening on Monday, December 12.
BY THE NUMBERS
Code Compliance:
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Total Code Cases (Year to Date)
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1556
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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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$50
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$2,823.44
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BUSINESS AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT UPDATES:
Business Licensing Data:
Week of Week of November 28 -December 2
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Escondido Business News
Study to explore more housing near Escondido Transit Center The Coast News Group
Ten families to be selected for Habitat for Humanity affordable housing in Escondido- KPBS
Escondido Multifamily Property Changes Hands for $86M Connect CRE
Stater Brothers store to close Escondido Times-Advocate
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Data Corner
Check out the City of Escondido's Economic Area of Influence Data Dashboard! Data found in this dashboard include the economic area of influence of the City of Escondido, which extends slightly beyond the City borders.
Check out the Industry and Job Data trends below!
POLICE DEPARTMENT UPDATES:
Shop with a Cop
The Shop with a Cop event was a great success. On Thursday, there was a wonderful turnout of parents, kids, and police department staff for the meet and greet portion of the event. Then, Saturday morning started off filled with food, hot cocoa, Sea World shows, and the best thing ever for these kids a fun shopping spree. All the law enforcement departments involved and their participating kids had a great time. Thanks again to the many people that worked on the event and the fundraising it takes to make this possible. Without all of you, it would have never have been such a great success.
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
FIRE DEPARTMENT UPDATES:
On November 27, the Escondido Police and Fire Communication Center received reports of a residential structure fire located at 1749 Fairdale Ave. Units responding noticed smoke showing in the distance and requested a working fire upgrade for additional resources. The first arriving Captain reported heavy smoke coming from the front of the house. Firefighters contained and controlled the fire in a back bedroom in approximately 24 minutes, preventing additional fire spread to the remainder of the house and an accessory dwelling unit. Two residents were assessed and treated for injuries on scene but they declined transportation to the hospital. One firefighter suffered a minor injury. In all, 25 firefighters and one fire prevention specialist responded to the fire. EPD conducted traffic and crowd control, and SDGE was dispatched to address utilities. The San Diego Red Cross coordinated alternative housing for two displaced tenants and three $250 "SAFER" gift cards provided by the California Fire Foundation were provided to the residents for basic relief needs. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
Congratulations to Escondido Fire Department's newest Captain! Captain Craig Domingue promoted November 27 and is now leading the C-Shift crew at Fire Station #7 (N. Ash).
Congratulations to Tim Dowell and Maciel Maciel who both promoted to Engineer on November 27. Engineer Dowell is assigned to the ladder truck and Engineer Maciel is assigned to the fire engine, both at Station #1 (Quince Street).
Congratulations to Paramedic Jacob Stevens who promoted to Firefighter Paramedic on November 27. Jacob is currently attending the Palomar Fire Academy and after graduation he will begin his new assignment on December 18 at Fire Station #7 (N. Ash). On Monday, November 28, the truck and engine crews from Station #1 and several chief officers surprised Jacob at the fire academy and presented him with his new badge in front of the academy class.
Congratulations and welcome to Brennah McCague, Tanner Tunison and Chau Ly, Escondido Fire Department's newest Emergency Medical Technicians! They completed orientation training and are now assigned at our fire stations driving rescue ambulances.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT & ENGINEERING
Permits and Inspections:
Building Division:
- The counter staff conducted in-person meetings with 104 applicants, processed 79 applications, and issued 56 permits.
- The total permit valuation for the week was $1,118,959.
- Building inspectors completed 160 inspections.
Field Engineering Division:
1. Field Engineering processed 18 permits.
2. Field Engineering inspectors completed 166 inspections.
3. Field Engineering has 180 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 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.
