Escondido Street Festival
Don't miss the Escondido Street Festival, presented by the Escondido Downtown Business Association this Sunday, May 21 from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. This annual spring street festival is located on Historic Grand Avenue between Escondido Blvd and Juniper in beautiful Downtown Escondido. Learn more here.
North County Mall Events
Did you know that the North County Mall (formerly Westfield) hosts a variety of weekly events including a music series and a variety of fitness classes? Check out the schedule here.
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:
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Total Code Cases (Year to Date)
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595
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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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$4,031.37
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BUSINESS AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT UPDATES:
Escondido Business News
Fix Auto Escondido Participates in Green Transpo Expo Body Shop Business
Escondido Renaissance Faire wraps up magical spring season The Coast News Group
Escondido Street Festival happening on May 21- YouTube
San Diego Craft Brewers Bring Home 3 Golds, Multiple Medals from World Beer Cup The Coast News Group
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Introducing the San Diego Food Justice Project
This funding supports food-focused small business entrepreneurs. Micro-enterprise home kitchen operations (MEKHOs), sidewalk vendors, pop-ups and caterers, and immigrant owned restaurants are all welcome to apply!
Check out the funding details at https://www.cityheightscdc.org/sd-food-justice-project
Economic Development Projects
Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS): Every five years, the City of Escondido Economic Development team updates the Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS). The CEDS is a document that uses data and community feedback to create policy and activity priorities for a five-year timeframe.
Why It Matters: The CEDS is a way to set a plan to attract and retain high-wage and critical businesses. Businesses play an important role in our community, providing jobs, goods and services to our residents. Many businesses also provide sales tax revenue, and serve as a catalyst to attract investment into the City to fund infrastructure improvements.
This document serves as a way to unite the City with private sector, nonprofit and other government entities on the economic development priorities of the City that will create a healthy economy. One in which people can find the jobs they want to grow their careers, and that provides the financial backbone of the community.
Your participation is important
In this process, in addition to analyzing the data and learning from economic trends, and historical policies, the City wants to hear feedback from business leaders, employees and residents, in what policies and activities would help attract and keep desirable business in Escondido.
Please complete the online survey linked below:
Escondido CEDS Survey Form
Ciudad de Escondido CEDS Encuesta
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
Watch it's "Start Your Business in a Day" Webinar on demand, in English and Spanish!
Are You Looking for Assistance to Start or Grow Your Small Business? The SBDC is here to help, with its expert advisors. Our business start programs are recurring and often available on-demand as well. Watch live or watch recorded to get the information you need to develop your business concept into a plan, know the legal steps, and even what you need to think about for financing.
POLICE DEPARTMENT UPDATES:
Vandalism at Escondido High
This past week, officers were alerted to an alarm going off at Escondido High School. Officers arrived quickly, but the culprits were already gone. The officers located a number of broken windows and smashed computer screens. They also found some abandoned rocks. School personnel estimated the damage to be around $6,600. The investigation is on-going.
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 May 12, the Police & Fire Communication Center received reports of a vegetation fire at 345 W El Norte Pkwy in the Reidy Creek/Canyon area. Firefighters arrived on scene to find smoke and fire at a homeless encampment located in the creek area between El Norte Pkwy and Morning View Dr. The fire that had spread into the vegetation was quickly extinguished. Note: The grass and other vegetation grew quite a bit due to the heavy rains this winter and spring. Fire Prevention and Public Works are working to reduce the fuel loading in the area.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT & ENGINEERING
Permits and Inspections:
Building Division:
- The counter staff conducted in-person meetings with 61 applicants, processed 103 applications, and issued 142 permits.
- The total permit valuation for the week was $741,446.00
- Building inspectors completed 203 inspections.
- Field Engineering Division:
1. Field Engineering processed 18 permits
2. Field Engineering inspectors completed 49 inspections
3. Field Engineering active permits 224
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.
