National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day
This Saturday, April 2 is National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day! Check out KUSI News recent feature with Escondido based JellyBear Jelly Company to get details on how they are preparing for the big day.
Grand Avenue Vision Project Construction Update
This week the contractor will start paving the median between Broadway and Maple Street and will begin the demolition of the median between Kalmia and Broadway. They will also construct the handicap pedestrian ramp and parking spaces on the south side of Grand Avenue.
What's Coming Next:
Festoon (string) lighting installation is scheduled and the slurry seal and re-striping of the roadway will begin soon.
Learn more and sign up for updates at: escondido.org/grand-avenue-vision-project
COVID Rent Relief Program Closes March 31
The last day for tenants and landlords to apply for the California COVID-19 Rent Relief Program is today.
The California COVID-19 Rent Relief Program provides financial assistance to both property owners and their renters to help cover unpaid rent. If you are a property owner who has lost revenue or a renter who has been unable to pay rent due to COVID-19, you may be eligible for assistance. To check your eligibility and apply before March 31, click here.
The Escondido Discussion
The City of Escondido invites you to a presentation on The Escondido Discussion.
Join us for one of the following dates and provide your feedback:
April 5 at 10 a.m. at PACC
April 6 at noon on Zoom and Broadcast on Ch. 19/99
April 7 at 4 p.m. at the Escondido Chamber of Commerce
April 19 at 6 p.m. in the Mitchell Room at City Hall
May 11 at noon on Zoom and Broadcast on Ch.19/99
Zoom Links: escondido.org/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
Code Compliance:
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Total Code Cases (Year to Date)
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312
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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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$35
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$1002.48
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POLICE DEPARTMENT UPDATES:
Missing Juvenile
On March 19, Eduardo Nolasco Antonio went missing. Police Department personnel, volunteers, family members, and friends searched for the 11 year-old-boy. On March 22, Eduardo was found. He had been at a friend's house.
Did You Know? In California, a missing person is someone whose whereabouts is unknown to the reporting party. This includes any child who may have run away, been taken involuntary, or may need assistance. There is NO waiting period for reporting a person missing. All California police and sheriffs' departments must accept any report, including a report by telephone, of a missing person, including runaways, without delay and will give priority to the handling of the report.
Suicide
On March 24, officers responded to a confirmed suicide. The elderly male committed suicide using a handgun and left a suicide note. According to the National Council On Aging (NCOA), suicide is one of the leading causes of death in the U.S., affecting men and women of all ages. Older adults are especially vulnerable to suicide for a number of reasons. These range from grief over the passing of loved ones to chronic illness. In 2017, among the more than 47,000 suicides that took place in the U.S., 8,500 were attributed to people age 65 and up. Men 65 and older face the highest overall rate of suicide. For more information, visit
www.SuicidePreventionLifeline.org
COPPS Mobile Storefront Operation
On March 25, the Community Oriented Policing and Problem Solving (COPPS) Unit coordinated an operation stationed in the area of Mission and Quince with the goal of arresting as many criminals as possible. Fourteen arrests were made, and four of them were felony arrests.
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
Congratulations!
Congrats to Officer Jacob Livingston 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 March 22, the Escondido Police and Fire Department responded to a report of hazardous material at 1051 Rock Springs Road. Upon arrival, Firefighters discovered what appeared to be a small suspicious combustible device in the adjacent parking lot that had burned a patch of grass. Bystanders directed firefighters to two similar items next to a building. Due to the unknown nature of the devices, San Diego County HazMat and the San Diego Sheriff Bomb/Arson team were requested to secure and analyze the material. There were no injuries as a result of this incident.
On March 22, the Escondido Police and Fire Communication Center received reports of a home on fire at 918 E. 3rd Ave. Prior to the Fire Department's arrival, an Escondido Police Officer reported that there was smoke and fire coming from the home. Firefighters aggressively attacked the fire and contained it in approximately 30 minutes with the initially assigned resources including four engines, one ladder truck, one rescue ambulance and one Battalion Chief. Neighbors reported that the home was supposedly vacant for some time and SDGE confirmed that there was no natural gas or electricity service to the structure. However, there was evidence that the home had recently been occupied. The fire caused significant damage to the structure. The cause of the fire is under investigation. No civilians or firefighters were injured.
On March 27, the Escondido Fire Department held a badge pinning and recognition ceremony for 24 employees who have been promoted since May 2019. The pinning of badges on newly promoted personnel by family members is a time-honored tradition in the fire service. Normally, EFD holds a badge pinning ceremony at least annually, however, due to the pandemic, the event has been postponed for nearly three years. Congratulations to all of our dedicated Fire Department team members who were able to celebrate with friends, family and co-workers.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT & ENGINEERING
Permits and Inspections:
Building Division:
1. The counter staff conducted in-person meetings with 119 applicants, processed 103 applications, and issued 77 permits.
2. The total permit valuation for the week was $1,527,938.00
3. Building inspectors completed 258 inspections.
Field Engineering Division:
1. Field Engineering processed 20 permits
2. Field Engineering inspectors completed 99 inspections
3. Field Engineering has 223 active 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 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.
