November 11, 2021
Happy Veterans Day, Escondido
Thank you to all of our veterans both near and far.
We are forever thankful for your sacrifice and service. City facilities will be closed on November 11 in observance of Veterans Day. Normal business hours will resume on Friday, November 12.
Reminder : the Escondido VetFest and parade are taking place on Saturday, November 13 along Grand Avenue in Downtown Escondido. Learn more here .
Public Safety Community Meeting
Come be a part of creating a safer neighborhood for all. We want to hear from you! The City is hosting an open house on Monday, November 15 from 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. at the Washington Park Recreation Building located at 501 N Rose Street Escondido, CA.
Wildfire Preparedness Town Hall
Join the California Department of Insurance and California State Assembly Minority Leader Marie Waldron, for an Emergency Preparedness and Wildfire virtual town hall on Thursday, November 18 at 1:30 p.m.
More information: https://bit.ly/3AzuluB
BY THE NUMBERS
Business License:
Code Compliance:
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Total Code Cases (Year to Date)
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1520
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Public Works: 
Graffiti Restitution:
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Collected Past Week
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Collected Year to Date
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$297.70
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$12,614.54
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POLICE DEPARTMENT UPDATES:
Penal Code 69 - Resisting an Officer
On November 2, officers responded to a call of an adult male trying to get onto the Lincoln Elementary School campus. Staff, including the principal, confronted the subject. When officers attempted to detain the male, he began to violently resist. He was eventually taken into custody.
Every person who attempts, by means of any threat or violence, to deter or prevent an executive officer from performing any duty imposed upon the officer by law, or who knowingly resists, by the use of force or violence, the officer, in the performance of his or her duty, is punishable by a fine not exceeding ten thousand dollars ($10,000), or by imprisonment pursuant to subdivision (h) of Section 1170, or in a county jail not exceeding one year, or by both such fine and imprisonment.
CarMax Capture
On November 5, a security officer at CarMax called Escondido Police Dispatch to report a subject breaking into a truck. Officers surrounded the business on all sides. As police closed in, the suspect parked the car, jumped the west wall and attempted to flee from officers. He was quickly captured and was booked for felony vandalism, auto-theft, and possession of methamphetamine.
In 2020 , Colorado had the highest rate of motor vehicle theft in the United States, with 524.3 cases per 100,000 inhabitants. The District of Columbia, New Mexico, California, and Missouri rounded out the top five states for motor vehicle theft in that year. Nationwide, the rate of motor vehicle theft stood at 246 cases per 100,000 residents.
Community Resources:
o Call 858-866-4356 or text "Hello" to 858-866-4356
o Access and Crisis Line: 888-724-7240
o It's Up to Us Campaign: www.Up2sd.org
o Get Connected. Get Help: Dial 211
o Non-Emergency Line: 760-839-4722
First Responders' Support!
Thank you to Jelly Bear Jelly Co., Deanna's Gluten Free Bakery, and Old-World Meat Market for providing breakfast at the Police and Fire Headquarters on November 1.
Hero Awards Event
On November 4, the 9th annual Hero Awards showcased San Diego's dedicated first responders and public safety leaders who have gone above and beyond in their efforts to serve the region.
Congratulations to the following Honorees:
- Shauna Grisler, for her work with the San Diego Human Trafficking Task Force
- Detective Mike Nelson, for his work as a Traffic Investigator
Toy Donations Requested
The following locations will be accepting toy donations beginning November 1:
- Escondido Police & Fire HQ Lobby
- Escondido Federal Credit Union
- CrossFit Point A
- Blue Mug Coffee & Tea
- Escondido City Hall
October Abandoned Vehicle Data
FIRE DEPARTMENT UPDATES:
On October 31, the Fire Department responded to the corner of Ash St. and Stanley Ave. for a traffic collision. The occupants were not injured but the vehicle did strike a fire hydrant. The Utilities Department responded to shut down the water flow and replace the hydrant.
On October 31, the Fire Department responded to Valley Parkway and Tulip Street for a traffic collision where four people were injured and one was trapped in a vehicle that had struck a pole. Due to the trapped victim and the number of patients, the truck company, additional Rescue Ambulance and a Battalion Chief were requested. Firefighters extricated an adult male from the vehicle using hydraulic tools. Four patients were transported to two hospital trauma centers.
On October 31, the crew at Fire Station #2 (Midway) welcomed many neighborhood trick-or-treaters in between their calls.
On November 1, the Fire Department responded to a single vehicle collision on Centre City Parkway and Iris Lane. Upon arrival, one adult male was found trapped inside a vehicle that had stuck a tree. Firefighters utilized hydraulic tools to extricate the victim and he was transported to a local hospital.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT & ENGINEERING
Permits and Inspections:
Building Division
1. Counter staff conducted in-person meetings with 97 applicants, processed 67 applications, and issued 45 permits.
2. The total permit valuation for the week was $457,916.
3. Building inspectors completed 259 building inspections.
Field Engineering Division
1. Field Engineering processed 13 permits.
2. Field Engineering inspectors completed 279 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.
