Annual Independence Day Celebration and Fireworks

The City will be hosting our annual fireworks show, on Tuesday, July 4 at 9 p.m. The fireworks can be viewed from anywhere in downtown Escondido, including Grape Day Park.

 

Prior to the fireworks show, the California Center for the Arts will be hosting their Annual Independence Day Celebration starting at 5 p.m. There will be live music, activities for children, and food merchants. The event is free to attend.

 

The Escondido Fire Department will be hosting their 2023 Fireworks Collection Campaign from June 24 through July 5. This campaign encourages the public to turn in illegal fireworks with no questions asked to any Escondido Fire Station to ensure that the fireworks are properly disposed of. For more information, Escondido residents are encouraged to call the Escondido Fire Department at 760-839-5400.Residents of other cities are encouraged to contact their own local Fire Departments for more information about fireworks in their jurisdictions.

 

Water Quality Report

The City of Escondido 2022 Water Quality Report is out now. Water Quality Reports are a snapshot of drinking water quality in Escondido during a given calendar year.

 

These reports include details about where Escondido's water originates, what elements the raw water contains, how it is tested and disinfected by the Water Division, and how the treated water compares to standards set by regulatory agencies.

 

View the report in English and Spanish at escondido.org/water-quality-reports

2023 Public Works Employee of the Year

Recently, the Valley Center Roadrunner highlighted Zoey Morrissette, a City Public Works Employee. Zoey was recently bestowed the Part Time Employee of the Year Award during 2023 Public Works Week. You can read more about Zoey and her history in the area here.

 

BY THE NUMBERS

 

Code Compliance:

Total Code Cases (Year to Date)

766

 

Graffiti Restitution:

 

 

 

BUSINESS AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT UPDATES:

 

Escondido Business News

2 Dutch Bros. coming to Escondido Escondido Times Advocate

City annexing parcel for 20-unit subdivision in North Escondido The Coast News

Alice in Wonderland Ballet - Patch

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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)

 

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.

 

POLICE DEPARTMENT UPDATES:

 

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 June 13, Fire crews from Stations 1, 5 and 6 responded to the 2000 block of Shadetree Lane due to reports of a vehicle into a structure. Crews arrived to find a full-size pickup truck inside the front of a two-story residential home. Fortunately, no injuries were sustained. The vehicle, however did major damage to both the garage and interior of the home taking out load bearing structures.

On June 15, the Escondido Police and Fire Communication Center received reports of a residential structure fire with victims trapped located at 2448 Alexander Drive. Units responding observed heavy smoke showing from a distance and requested additional resources including an additional ambulance for the known victim. When Firefighters arrived on scene, they began treatment for a male resident with serious burn injuries. Firefighters learned that a female resident was still trapped inside the burning home and began search and rescue operations in addition to attacking the heavy smoke and flames.

Firefighters made forcible entry into the home and removed an adult female victim in critical condition. Immediate life-saving measures were initiated by paramedics. Both patients were transported to hospitals by ambulance, one to Palomar Hospital and one to the UCSD Burn Center. Unfortunately, the female victim did not survive her injuries. Due to the well-established fire, the residence began to suffer structural collapse and the incident commander made the decision to employ a defensive strategy using exterior hose lines and the aerial ladder to protect neighboring structures from heat and flames

In all, nearly 40 firefighters and one fire prevention specialist responded to the fire. San Diego County Sheriff's deputies conducted traffic and crowd control. SDG&E responded to ensure power lines were de-energized and the home's utilities were secured. Because the location of the fire is in the unincorporated area of the County, San Diego County Sheriff's Bomb/Arson will be conducting the fire cause investigation.

On June 16, the Escondido Police and Fire Communication Center received reports of a vehicle accident at the corner of Rose and E Washington Ave. Fire crews from Escondido and San Marcos Fire arrived to discover that several people were in a vehicle needing medical aid. Due to the damage, vehicle extrication (release from vehicle) was needed, and a hydraulic rescue tool (jaws of life) was used to gain access to the patients. Three patients were transported by Escondido Fire and San Marcos Fire Ambulances to local hospitals.

 

 

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT & ENGINEERING

Permits and Inspections:

 

Building Division:

• The counter staff conducted in-person meetings with 73 applicants, processed 84 applications, and issued 88 permits.
• The total permit valuation for the week was $457,578.00
• Building inspectors completed 209 inspections.

 

Field Engineering Division:

Field Engineering processed 16 permits

Field Engineering inspectors completed 38 inspections

Field Engineering active permits 241

 

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.