Trail Maintenance at Daley Ranch
Recently, the National Interscholastic Cycling Association (NICA) youth participated in trail maintenance at Daley Ranch. In total, 35 youth and coaches pitched in and did amazing work on the Crest trail.
To make the day even more of a success, Specialized Bicycle sponsored the work day as part of their Soil Searching Initiative to support trails. Specialized graciously provided lunch, refreshments and some awesome merch for all of the participants.
Thank you to everyone who participated in this volunteer opportunity, the City of Escondido appreciates your hard work! Learn about other volunteer opportunities in Escondido here.
Escondido Residents Interested in Clean Energy
Are you passionate about making a difference in your community and interested in helping lead the way to a clean energy future? The Clean Energy Alliance is looking for Escondido residents to serve on their Community Advisory Committee. The deadline to apply has been extended to March 18. Learn more and apply at: TheCleanEnergyAlliance.org
Grants for Microbusinesses Available
The County of San Diego is providing Microbusiness COVID-19 Relief Grants. This program provides grants of $2,500 to City of Escondido microbusiness owners who were in operation in 2019, still in operation today, and were impacted by the COVID-19 public health restrictions. The list could include home businesses like pet sitters, shoppers, cleaners and home health care workers, and sidewalk vendors like food cart operators. The deadline to apply has been extended to March 31. Learn more about the requirements here.
Library Mural Dedication
Join the Escondido community on Saturday, March 12 at the Library for Escondido's Vision Mural Dedication Ceremony. The new mural is located on the side of the Library in front of the new mini park. Come celebrate and congratulate artist Julia Anthony and show thanks to the Escondido Library Foundation for making this art piece possible.
The evet will run from 9:30 - 10 a.m.
The Escondido Discussion
As part of this year's budget process and to further engage Escondido residents CityWide, the City has launched The Escondido Discussion to hear local community priorities and City service needs.
The City is continuing to recover from the long-term effects of COVID and potentially faces an $8 million budget gap this year, we want to hear from YOU what local priorities you have and the City services you rely on as we strive to continue to provide the level of service residents expect and deserve.
Some of the priorities your neighbors identified include:
- Addressing homelessness
- Attracting businesses and jobs to the City
- Improving public safety and police services
- Maintaining and repairing local streets, roads and sidewalks
- Keeping public areas clean and free of graffiti
Now we want to hear from YOU! Please take a moment to join The Escondido Discussion.
BY THE NUMBERS
Business License:
Code Compliance:
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Total Code Cases (Year to Date)
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237
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Public Works:
Graffiti Restitution:
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Collected Last Week
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Collected Year to Date
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$60
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$836.64
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POLICE DEPARTMENT UPDATES:
Child Neglect
On March 1, a reporting party called Escondido Police Dispatch to report that an infant was left alone in a Black Toyota Sequoia. When officers arrived, they found a child crying alone inside the vehicle. The child was transported to Rady's Children's Hospital for treatment and the mother was located and arrested. Child Welfare Services assisted in transporting them from Rady's Children's Hospital to Polinsky Children's Center.
Did You Know?
In California, a parent, legal guardian, or other person responsible for a child who is 6 years of age or younger may not leave that child inside a motor vehicle without being supervised by a person who is 12 years of age or older.
What is the Polinsky Children's Center?
The Polinsky Children's Center is a 24-hour facility for the temporary emergency shelter of children who must be separated from their families for their own safety, or when parents cannot provide care. Each month more than 100 children ages birth to 17 years old are admitted to the Polinsky Children's Center.
City Hall Damage
On March 3, a witness heard glass breaking and noticed a male standing near a large window in front of the City Hall Training Room. Officers arrived and contacted the suspect who stated that the voices in his head told him to "do it". The estimated value of the damage was about $1,000.
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
Congrats Officer Bernard!
Congratulations to Officer Wayne Bernard who successfully completed his Probation and is now considered Regular Status as an officer for the Escondido Police Department.
February Abandoned Vehicle Data
FIRE DEPARTMENT UPDATES:
On February 28, the Escondido Police and Fire Communication Center received a report of smoke in the area 455 N. Quince Ave. Upon arrival, Firefighters discovered and quickly extinguished an encampment fire inside of the vacant warehouse building. There were no injuries to firefighters or civilians and no damage to the structure.
On March 5, the American Red Cross and the Escondido Fire Department participated in the "Sound the Alarm" event at two local mobile home parks which provided and installed smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. Our fire prevention team together with 47 American Red Cross volunteers installed 205 smoke and CO alarms throughout 70 mobile homes in Green Crest Mobile Home Park and Westwinds Mobile Home Park. The Fire Department be holding more events with the American Red Cross in the near future to pursue the goal of having EVERY home in Escondido with working smoke and CO alarms!
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT & ENGINEERING
Permits and Inspections:
Field Engineering Division:
1. Field Engineering processed 23 permits last week.
2. Field Engineering inspectors completed 58 inspections last week.
3. Field Engineering currently has 184 active permits
Building Division:
1. The counter staff conducted in-person meetings with 120 applicants, processed 69 applications, and issued 93 permits.
2. The total permit valuation for the week was $491,488.
3. Building inspectors completed 268 inspections.
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 Development Project Dashboard
A short overview video of the Dashboard features can be watched here.
To learn about previous applications for residential and commercial development permits, please visit the Development Project Information Archive page or contact the Planning Division.
