Escondido Art Gallery Dedicated to Children throughout March
The Escondido Art Association will dedicate its gallery to children's art throughout March for Art Education Month. Through their Kids Kaleidoscope program, K-11 students can submit one piece of art, either 2D or 3D, with a maximum size of 20 inches on all sides, including its frame. The winners will receive art kits in four grade categories.
EAA's scholarship program is exclusively for graduating seniors from any high school in Escondido. Donations from the Youth Education Fund, the East Escondido Rotary Club and the community at large allows the association to give $1,000 in scholarships to students.
The awards include $500 for first place, $250 for second place, $150 for third place and two honorable mention awards for $50 each. Submissions close March 2. Learn more in the Coast News Article covering this story.
Throwback Thursday -Grand Avenue
#ThrowbackThursday check out this vintage photo from the Escondido History Center. This building was the Escondido Mercantile store located on the SW corner of Grand and Kalmia in 1905 and the building was reworked in 1941.
Interacting with the City, and Staying Informed:
- See something that needs to be fixed? To report potholes, graffiti, and discarded debris, use ReportIt!
- 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
BY THE NUMBERS
Code Compliance:
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Total Code Cases (Year to Date)
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240
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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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$134
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$414
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BUSINESS AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT UPDATES:
Escondido Business News
Retail Center at Busy Escondido Intersection Sells for Almost $4 Million Times of San Diego
Protecting Your Family & Legacy - Estate Planning Workshop- Patch
Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Resources
Are You Looking for Assistance with Your Small Business?
Discover the range of San Diego and Imperial Valley SBDC services provided to assist you in starting, growing, and succeeding with your small business. Services offered span topics including accounting, marketing, human resources, technology security, manufacturing, distribution, and finance.
Request for Assistance from SBDC - Follow the link to request assistance from the San Diego SBDC Network. You will be contacted within the next 1-2 business days.
Free Online Business Training Topics
Pitching Your Product to the Retail Store Buyers: 3/1 from 9 - 11 a.m.
Marketing Power Hour (English/Espanol): 3/4 from 5 - 6 p.m.
Procurement Forum: 3/4 from 4 - 5 p.m.
Canva 103 - Exploring Beyond Basics: 3/5 from 3 - 4 p.m.
How Successful Companies Use Social Media: 3/5 from 10 a.m. - noon
Capital Insight Series 5: Funding Basics for Biotechs: 3/6 from 1 - 2 p.m.
HR Power Hour: 3/6 from 1 - 2 p.m.
Marketing Bootcamp: 3/6 from 3 - 5 p.m.
How to go from Invisible to Invincible using Organic Short Form Video: 3/7 from 1 - 2 p.m.
Polishing Your 10 Minute Startup Pitch: 3/7 from 2 - 4 p.m.
City of Escondido Economic Development Contacts
Request a Meeting with Our Team
Thinking about starting a business? Already have a business and need additional support? Have a property and looking for tenants or starting improvements? Reach out and we can help you navigate City and community resources to achieve your goals.
The Economic Development Team are always available to help with questions or connecting you to the right resources. Do not hesitate to reach out!
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Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) Review
On June 7, 2023 the Escondido City Council approved the 2023-2028 Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS). This document outlines data and community feedback about the City's economy and outlines a five-year plan to improve the local economy.
Based on the analysis of local data and community intelligence, as reflected in the SWOT analysis, it is recommended that Escondido pursue a highly disciplined economic development strategy that is focused on improving four community fundamentals.
FUNDAMENTAL 4 - INTENTIONAL PLACEMAKING AND MARKETING
Feedback from Escondido's business community and residents has uncovered a gap between how Escondido is experienced by its residents and how it is perceived from the outside. This insider/outsider mismatch is an occasion for The City to tell its own story better. Escondido officials and allies should increase their efforts to ensure that key strengths, including superior natural amenities and comfortable quality of life, are recognizable. Moreover, as the City continues to address its weaknesses, and embrace new opportunities, it needs to be sure that it is updating the rest of the world on these developments. For the sake of sustainable economic development, Escondido cannot afford to be North County's "best kept secret" for much longer.
POLICE DEPARTMENT UPDATES:
On February 26, an individual was driving in the area of 101 W. 5th Ave when he collided with a home. They were able to remove the vehicle and drove off, only to collide with another home down the road. The vehicle became stuck and the suspect was unable to drive off. He began to walk away from the scene, but did not get far before being contacted by officers. A DUI eval was conducted and suspect was eventually arrested for DUI.
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:
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT & ENGINEERING
Permits and Inspections:
Building Division:
- The counter staff conducted in-person meetings with 62 applicants, processed 52 applications, and issued 41 permits.
- The total permit valuation for the week was $1,375,507.00
- Building inspectors completed 159 inspections.
Field Engineering Division:
Field Engineering processed 16 permits
Field Engineering inspectors completed 32inspections
Field Engineering active 329 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.
