City Budget Presentations
At this week's City Council meeting, City Staff presented and discussed different budget scenarios that address the reality of the City's structural budget deficit. This is the start of many important and challenging conversations. To learn more, you can watch last night's budget presentation here.
2023 Escondido Water Poster Contest
For decades, 4th graders in Escondido have participated in our annual poster contest with other North County water agencies. The contest theme is "Love Water, Save Water," allowing local students to illustrate the value of our water through creative, hand-drawn art. At the City's May 25 Council meeting, the top 12 students were celebrated. They were presented with generous gifts donated by local businesses and the top 12 posters are displayed on the City's website. The top 3 winners will be featured in next year's 2024 regional calendar.
A BIG thank you to the city staff who helped us pick the first, second, and third-place winners.
First Place: Andrea Garcia, Heritage Elementary
Second Place: Amelia Scroggy, Heritage Elementary
Third Place: Avery Salazar, Grace Christian School
Honorable Mentions:
Annabelle Trecha
Aysha Navarrete
Belen Rios Perez
Lincoln Steele
Aria Manoocheri
Avery Smith
Cassie Goodwin
Isaac Holsclaw
Wyatt Hada
The City of Escondido supports local public and private schools by providing the Water Science Education Program to elementary and afterschool programs. The program teaches water science to raise awareness of Earth's resources through interactive and collaborative activities that supplement each school's science curriculum and help meet Next Generation Science Standards. The annual poster contest is part of the program.
For more information or to schedule a presentation, contact the education and outreach coordinator at jrodarte@escondido.org or 760- 839-4077.
Cruisin' Grand 2023
Mark your calendars, Cruisin' Grand returns for the 2023 season on Friday, June 9 from 4 -9 p.m. along Grand Avenue. The season will run every Friday night until September 29.
Cruisin' Grand is known for awesome cars, live music and fun family memories. Learn more at http://www.CruisinGrand.net
BY THE NUMBERS
Code Compliance:
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Total Code Cases (Year to Date)
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685
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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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$0
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$4,249.02
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BUSINESS AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT UPDATES:
Escondido Business News
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North County Cities Launch Jobs Program San Diego Business Journal
Parking to Cost Up to $20 a Day at New Palomar Medical Center Escondido Structure Times of San Diego
New ProColor Collision Body Shop Opens in Escondido, CA Auto Body News
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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.
Upcoming FREE Online Trainings - Register at the Links Below:
Grow Your Revenue with B2B eCommerce Platforms 6/9/2023, 9 -11 a.m.
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HR Power Hour 6/14/2023, 1-2 p.m.
Marketing Bootcamp Multiple Sessions (Register for details) Starting 6/14/2023, 3- 5 p.m.
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:
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT & ENGINEERING
Permits and Inspections:
Building Division:
- The counter staff conducted in-person meetings with 67 applicants, processed 104 applications, and issued 102 permits.
- The total permit valuation for the week was $5,296,553.00
- Building inspectors completed 142 inspections.
Field Engineering Division:
Field Engineering processed 17 permits
Field Engineering inspectors completed 16 inspections
Field Engineering active permits 240
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.
