New Inclusive Playground at Dixon Lake

There is a new inclusive play structure at Dixon Lake that was made possible by the Kiwanis Club of Escondido-Hidden Valley. Read more about the new equipment and the journey to get there in the Coast News article.

PAL Football Camp

The best way to get ready for the Super Bowl is to participate in a PAL football camp on the Orange Glen High School football field! This is a free one-day camp on Saturday, February 10 from 10 a.m. to noon for children between the ages of 6-18. The main goal of the camp is to emphasize the importance of exercise. Kids will be split into different age groups and no football skills are required. Learn more on the Police Athletic League website, or email if your child is planning on attending.

Stay up to Date

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BY THE NUMBERS

 

Code Compliance:

Total Code Cases (Year to Date)

53

 

Graffiti Restitution:

 

 

BUSINESS AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT UPDATES:

 

Escondido Business News

Robotic smoothies' debut in EscondidoThe San Diego Union-Tribune

Interfaith Community Services: We're working to end family homelessness in San Diego. It's ambitious, but not impossible.The San Diego Union-Tribune

Local Kiwanis celebrate new all-inclusive playground at Dixon LakeThe Coast News Group

San Diego North County EDC Free Webinar - 2024 Tax Webinar with Magnus Blue

Join SDNEDC's annual FREE webinar on tax changes and planning on Thursday, February 1, which is offered to all North County businesses. With experts from Magnus Blue, this hour-long webinar will address key topics including:

changes to the research and development expenses,

bonus depreciation,

new ownership reporting, and more.

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: 1/19/2024 from 9-11 a.m.

Canva 101 Mantenlo Creativo: 1/22/2024 from 6 - 7 p.m.

Foro de Negocios Abierto: 1/22/2024 from 9 - 10 a.m.

Marketing Power Hour (English/Espanol): 1/22/2024 from 5-6 p.m.

Small Business Forum: 1/22/2024 from 8 - 9 a.m.

Canva 101 - Keep It Creative!: 1/23/2024 from 3 - 4 p.m.

How to Find Business Using Linkedin: 1/23/2024 from 10 a.m. - noon

Insurance 101 for Your Business: 1/23/2024 from 11 a.m. - noon

Tienen una excelente idea y estn preparados para embarcarse en el mundo del emprendimiento?: 1/24/2024 from 9 a.m. - noon

Alcance a sus clientes en lnea con Google (Reach Customers Online with Google): 1/24/2024 from 9 - 10 a.m.

HR Power Hour: 1/24/2024 from 1 - 2 p.m.

A.I. Series Module 4: Creating Impactful Content for Marketing with AI (Artificial Intelligence): 1/25/2024 from 4 - 6 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!

Subscribe to our Business News and Insights Email Newsletter!

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.

Let's dive into the SWOT section of the CEDS:

CleanTech Assets: In California, the clean economy is more than just a lofty goal, it's state law. AB 350 committed the state to reducing its greenhouse gas emissions to 80% below 1990 levels by 2050. This requires that commercial and industrial activities be less dependent on oil and gas, and that normal patterns of living (choice of automobile, commuting behavior) cause less intensive burning of fossil fuels. The move toward a cleaner economy stands to also open new economic opportunities in some jurisdictions. Clean or sustainable jobs are said to pay around 2% more than equivalent jobs in other sectors, and this difference is increasing. However, for a variety of reasons (labor force composition, local policy, geography), not all jurisdictions will do equally well at attracting green employment.

Escondido's transition to a sustainable economy will be aided by its formidable CleanTech infrastructure. This starts with comprehensive climate planning like the City's 2021 Climate Action Plan which lays out a framework to support local-level emissions reductions. It calls for nine strategies and eight specific measures in support of these. The plan received the highest score in the Climate Action Campaign's 2022 ranking of San Diego County climate plans.

In terms of execution of these plans, Escondido is already home to leading clean technology infrastructure projects. San Diego Gas and Electric's 30,000 kW energy storage facility was one of the largest in the world when it opened in 20178. In early 2023, an additional 30-megawatt plant the Seguro Energy Storage projectwas proposed in Eden Valley near the western edge of the town. There is also the City's new water filtration project, the Membrane Filtration Reverse Osmosis facility (MFRO), which treats wastewater so that it can be returned to the agricultural system, lowering the strain on wastewater infrastructure and improving the area's ability to cope with droughts. Projects like these directly employ operations and construction workers. Perhaps more importantly, they signal to the world that Escondido is at the leading edge of environmental adaptation and management.

 

POLICE DEPARTMENT UPDATES:

Welcome

Please welcome our two newest officers to the streets of Escondido. Officers Figueroa and Palomino successfully passed their field training and our now out there assisting the fine citizens of Escondido. Congratulation gentlemen!

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:

Rollover

On January 7, Fire crews were dispatched to a rollover vehicle accident in front of Home Depot on West Valley Pkwy. When firefighters arrived on scene, they discovered that multiple vehicles were involved, with one patient in need of extrication (removal from vehicle using hydraulic tools). Station 1 Truck crew members removed the patient, who was then transported to Palomar Hospital for treatment.

 

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT & ENGINEERING

Permits and Inspections:

 

Building Division:

• The counter staff conducted in-person meetings with 60 applicants, processed 50 applications, and issued 36 permits.
• The total permit valuation for the week was $513,666.00
• Building inspectors completed 179inspections.

Field Engineering Division:

Field Engineering processed 17 permits

Field Engineering inspectors completed 35 inspections

Field Engineering active 317 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.