Grand Opening - Kit Carson Park Fitness Court
Join us for the Grand Opening of Escondido's second Fitness Court in Kit Carson Park on Saturday, February 26. Ceremony starts at 10 a.m. with a free fitness class following at 11 a.m.
Learn more about the Fitness Courts and download the app: recreation.escondido.org/fitness-court
Lake Hodges Bike and Pedestrian Bridge
KUSI News recently featured Escondido during their World of Wonder segment. They unearth the magic holding up the David Kreitzer Lake Hodges Bicycle Pedestrian Bridge, which connects the Coast to Crest Trail to the San Dieguito River Park. Watch the segment here.
February Business Spotlight Stories
This month, learn how Deanna's Gluten Free Baking Co. became one of the most successful gluten free bakeries in the country, with the climb to success originating from a loving good deed. Also read about a new breakfast spot with a southern flare that is coming to Escondido, Huckleberry’s. These stories and more business resources are available here.
Escondido Union High School District School Vaccine Clinics
The Escondido Union High School District will be hosting COVID-19 and flu vaccine clinics at each of the five high school campus- Del Lago Academy, Escondido, Orange Glen, San Pasqual, and Valley High Schools - the week of Feb. 28. The clinics will take place on the following days and times:
San Pasqual High, Monday, February 28, 2-6 p.m.
Orange Glen High, Tuesday, March 1, 3 - 6 p.m.
Escondido High, Wednesday, March 2, 3 - 6 p.m.
Del Lago Academy: Thursday, March 3, 3 - 6 p.m.
Valley High: Friday, March 4, 3 - 6 p.m.
No preregistration is required, and the clinics are open to all community members. Students and their families can attend any of the clinics, regardless of which school they are enrolled in. All individuals 5 years and older can get a free COVID-19 vaccine. Booster shots will be available for eligible individuals 12 years and older. Flu shots will also be available for community members. Parents/guardians must attend with their students to provide consent. The three available vaccines will be offered: Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna, and Johnson & Johnson. Youth ages 5-17 can receive the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine. Anyone 18 and older will be able to select their preferred vaccine. A flyer with complete details can be viewed here.
BY THE NUMBERS
Business License:
Code Compliance:
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Total Code Cases (Year to Date)
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177
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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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$261.64
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POLICE DEPARTMENT UPDATES:
Stabbing Victim
On February 12, officers responded to a call of a stabbing in the area of Food 4 Less. The victim had sustained a stab wound to her buttocks. She had been in a confrontation with a female in the area of Food 4 Less an hour before. During the confrontation, the suspect told the victim that she was going to get a knife and come back and harm her. The suspect returned with a kitchen-style knife, chased the victim, and stabbed her.
Findings
On February 16, two Escondido detectives conducted a traffic stop. The detectives contacted the driver and passenger, and it was determined that the passenger was wearing body armor. The two individuals in the car were removed from the vehicle and a pat down revealed a pistol in one of the individual’s waistband. A subsequent search of the vehicle revealed a kilogram of cocaine and an additional firearm hidden in a backpack.
Community Resources:
Anonymous Tip Line: 760-743-8477 (TIPS)
Crime Data/Mapping:https://www.crimemapping.com/
Helicopter Announcement Transcription:
Call 858-866-4356or 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
January Abandoned Vehicle Data
FIRE DEPARTMENT UPDATES:
Escondido Fire has applied for a grant in the amount of $55,516 from CalOES to purchase a High Frequency (HF) radio system to strengthen our emergency operations by providing a redundant emergency communications link between Escondido’s Emergency Operations Center (EOC), San Diego County’s EOC and the CalOES EOC. This will be very important if other conventional communications systems fail.
On February 13, the Escondido Police and Fire Communication Center received a report of smoke coming from the area near Motel 6 at Mission and Quince Ave. A large black smoke column was visible and the smoke was found to be coming from the Escondido Flood Control Channel beneath Highway 78. Firefighters performed a confined space entry and discovered several encampments inside the tunnel that were on fire. Large quantities of debris were extinguished and removed. Fortunately, there were no injuries to firefighters or civilians. Due to the access location and the complexity of operation, the onramp to Westbound Highway 78 and Centre City Pkwy were closed with the assistance of the EPD and CHP.
On February 17, the Escondido Police and Fire Departments were dispatched to a reported vegetation fire in the area north of Country Club Lane on Centre City Pkwy. The fire was a small spot approximately 50’ by 50’ that was mostly extinguished by bystanders prior to the fire department’s arrival. There were also several other small fires on the side of the road further north along Centre City Parkway up to Deer Springs Road that had also been extinguished by bystanders.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT & ENGINEERING
Permits and Inspections:
Building Division:
- The counter staff conducted in-person meetings with 111 applicants, processed 76 applications, and issued 81 permits.
- The total permit valuation for the week was $8,228,204.
- Building inspectors completed 245 inspections.
Field Engineering Division:
1. Field Engineering processed 17 permits
2. Field Engineering Inspectors completed 85 inspections
3. Field Engineering currently has 162 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.
