Daley Ranch Closure

Due to repairs San Diego Gas and Electric need to make to the Daley Ranch road, the ranch will be closed to the public the following dates:

July 10-14

July 25-27

We apologize for the inconvenience.

 

Dixon Lake Night Fishing

Night fishing is back at Dixon Lake! Starting July 14, every Thursday and Friday from 8 -11:45 p.m.

 

Daily fishing permits are required and the fish cleaning station will be closing at 11 p.m. All other park rules and regulations are enforced.

 

 

 

 

Escondido Public Library Offers Free Digital Museum Passes

Get out and explore what San Diego has to offer with Escondido Public Library's new Discover & Go program. Launching on June 29, 2023, the program offers free individual and family day passes to San Diego's biggest attractions including the San Diego Zoo, Museum of Us, and San Diego Children's Discovery Museum.

 

Discover & Go is open to all Escondido Public Library patrons with cards in good standing. Passes can be reserved on the Discover & Go webpage at https://escondido.discoverandgo.net/ where patrons can view available venues, select available passes by attraction and date, print or download the passes, and take them to the venue along with a valid I.D.

 

New passes are added at the beginning of each month and are available on a first come, first served basis.

 

Stay up to Date!

Do you follow the City of Escondido on social media? To stay up to date with the latest happenings, events, emergency updates and more follow our official channels below:

Instagram: @CityofEscondido

Facebook: facebook.com/cityofescondido

Twitter: @CityofEscondido

 

 

BY THE NUMBERS

 

Code Compliance:

Total Code Cases (Year to Date)

856

 

Graffiti Restitution:

 

 

 

BUSINESS AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT UPDATES:

 

Escondido Business News

Team Partners with City, Nonprofit for SD Loyal Street Soccer USA Park in Escondido Times of San Diego

Council approves operating budget for upcoming year Escondido Times-Advocate

Stone Brewing prepares to release locally-brewed Sapporo beer ABC 10 News San Diego

University gives tour of expansion project Escondido Times-Advocate

Subscribe to our Business News and Insights Email Newsletter!

 

Online Tool to Advance your Job Search

CareerEDGE, a new online, self-paced tool from the San Diego Workforce Partnership, provides an immersive experience featuring virtual coaching and step-by-step guidance to help you improve your job applications and land your next job. You can use CareerEDGE from your phone or computer, anywhere and at any time, for support with:

Job interview practice

Resume and cover letter writing

On-the-job performance training

Receive a CareerEDGE access code by attending any of our virtual or in-person workshop. Sign up at workforce.org/events

Data Corner

Community & Place Based Data Tool - Interactive map that provides economic development, business, workforce and demographic data for CA cities, counties, and economic regions.

Ever wondered what the demographic details of the City of Escondido are? Follow the link to see detailed information regarding age and ethnicity distribution, labor force status, household income distribution, and many other data points!

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!

Jennifer Schoeneck, Deputy Director of Economic Development (jschoeneck@escondido.org)

Vince McCaw, Real Property Manager (vmccaw@escondido.org)

Kristin Ugrob, Program Coordinator, Business Licenses (kugrob@escondido.org)

Pedro Cardenas, Management Analyst, Economic Development (pcardenas@escondido.org)

 

 

POLICE DEPARTMENT UPDATES:

 

Cadet Academy

The young men and women of our Cadet Post participated in the 2023 San Diego County Law Enforcement Explorer Academy at the University of California, San Diego last week. Approximately 150 cadets from around the state come together to participate in seven days of rigorous training. The Explorer Academy experience is designed to demonstrate the physical and academic demands of a law enforcement career. Much of the training is intense, and the young men and women from the Escondido Cadet Post represented our department and City with honor and distinction. The cadets have said that this experience is one of the most fulfilling and memorable weeks of their young lives. Thank you to the Escondido Cadet Advisors and officers who volunteered their time, and congratulations to all our Cadets that participated in and completed the academy!

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 Tuesday June 27, the Escondido Police & Fire Communication Center received a call from California Highway Patrol reporting a vehicle fire in the area of northbound I-15 and the El Norte Pkwy offramp. Fire Crews arrived to discover a significant vehicle fire on the right shoulder of the offramp that had ignited the vegetation on the side of the roadway. Due to the swift action of the firefighters, the fire was quickly extinguished and did not progress further into the brush. No other structures were burned.

 

 

On Friday June 30, Firefighters from Station 1 joined members of the U.S. Marine Corps for vehicle extrication (release) training at Cardinal Auto Wrecking on Rock Springs Rd. Crews used hydraulic rescue tools to demonstrate their techniques and provided coaching to Marines receiving their first exposure to vehicle extrication as they prepare for deployment.

 

 

Also, on June 30, the Escondido Police and Fire Communication Center received reports of a structure fire at the 400 block of Mission Ave. The first arriving unit discovered a fully engulfed travel trailer, located adjacent to a home. Firefighters quickly placed hose lines to protect the home while extinguishing the fire in the trailer. A search revealed occupants of the trailer and house had evacuated and no injuries were sustained. The trailer was a total loss, but the house had minor damage. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

 

On June 30, firefighters were dispatched to a reported structure fire at the 1400 block of E. Valley Parkway. The first arriving unit discovered a small fire located in a filing cabinet, inside the building. The fire was quickly extinguished and thankfully did not extend to the actual structure. Large amounts of smoke were present, so firefighters brought in fans to clear the building. The Fire Prevention Team is investing the cause of the fire.

 

 

 

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT & ENGINEERING

Permits and Inspections:

 

Building Division:

• The counter staff conducted in-person meetings with 71 applicants, processed 92 applications, and issued 76 permits.
• The total permit valuation for the week was $1,562,403.00
• Building inspectors completed 240 inspections.

 

Field Engineering Division:

 

Field Engineering processed 31 permits

Field Engineering inspectors completed 25 inspections

Field Engineering active permits 252

 

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.