AgTech Hackathon this Weekend!
Get involved in growing the local AgTech scene at the AgTech Startup Hackathon. The October 21-23 event will bring together farmers, technologists, community leaders & engineers to focus on food system problems & innovative solutions.
Get all the details here: https://escondido.org/escondido-economy-rich-in...
Throwback Thursday Grape Day Festival
Did you know that Grape Day Park is named after the Grape Day Festival, which started in 1908? After taking a few years off due to the pandemic, the Grape Day Festival returned this September. At its peak, thousands came to celebrate Escondido's sweet grapes and citrus. Festival attendees would stomp grapes then as they do now at the annual event. Today, Grape Day Park is home to the Escondido History Center, the keeper of Escondido's local history. Stop in and meet the excellent staff who carefully preserve our history and will answer all your questions about Escondido's past.
Free E-Waste and Shred Event
Do you have shredding or E-waste you need to get rid of? This Saturday, October 22 the City of Escondido and Escondido Disposal are hosting a free E-waste and shredding event in the parking lot at Emmanuel Faith Church, located at 17th Avenue and Encino Drive. The event will run from 9 a.m. to noon and you can bring up to two bankers boxes of free shredding.
Floating Pumpkin Patch
We invite you and your spooky crew to our second annual floating pumpkin patch at James Stone Pool this Saturday, October 22 from 1 - 4 p.m. Pick a pumpkin or just join us for fun family activities including a jump house, games, crafts, face painting, staff jack-o'-lantern contest, & photo booth. Tickets are limited and sell out early so be sure to reserve your spot and pumpkins today!
Purchase tickets at:
https://recreation.escondido.org/recreation-classes
BY THE NUMBERS
Code Compliance:
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Total Code Cases (Year to Date)
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1369
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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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$80
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$2,473.44
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BUSINESS AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT UPDATES:
Business Licensing Data:
Week of October 10-14
Escondido Business News:
Escondido Targets AgTech's Future with HackathonSan Diego Business Journal
Escondido students learn and explore the medical world with first-hand experience - CBS 8
North County Business BriefsSan Diego Union-Tribune
San Diego Foundation's Record YearSan Diego Business Journal
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Data Corner:
Check out the City of Escondido's Economic Area of Influence Data Dashboard! Data found in this dashboard include the economic area of influence of the City of Escondido, which extends slightly beyond the City borders.
See the Population and Job Trend Data below!
POLICE DEPARTMENT UPDATES:
Man Under the Influence
On October 13, officers responded to the industrial area of the City in response to a man standing on the roof of a business.The man, who is known to officers, had a knife in his possession and was acting aggressively towards police. The Emergency Negotiations Team was able to negotiate with the man he was arrested without further issues.
Reckless Paraglider
On October 10, Escondido Park Rangers called in to report that a paraglider was flying suspiciously low over Dixon Lake and the Water Treatment Plant. When officers arrived, the glider was circling the area and skimming the water. A sergeant was able to position himself so that the pilot realized he should leave the area. The sergeant followed the glider to Ryan Park, where he landed on the soccer field. The incident was reported to the FAA.
PAL Participates in the Grape Day 5K
A special shout out and thank you to our wonderful PAL kids and coaches. On October 8, ten runners participated in the Grape Day 5k event. If you had not heard, PAL was named the Escondido Chamber's Outstanding Community Organization of the Year and the award was presented at the annual Chamber dinner. Thank you to all who participate and help support this amazing organization.
Community Resources:
Anonymous Tip Line: 760-743-8477 (TIPS)
Crime Data/Mapping: https://www.crimemapping.com/
Helicopter Announcement Transcription:
o Call 858-866-4356 or text "Hello"to 858-866-4356
Megan's Law Information: https://www.meganslaw.ca.gov/
Mental Health & Crisis Intervention:
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
National Drug Helpline: https://drughelpline.org/contact/ or call 844-289-0879
Non-Emergency Line: 760-839-4722
September Abandoned Vehicle Data
FIRE DEPARTMENT UPDATES:
On October 10, the Escondido Police and Fire Communication Center received a report of a possible fire in the area of the 1400 block of Broadway Place and dispatched a structure fire response. While responding several fire units reported a large smoke column from a distance, and due to the potential for the fire to spread and the threat to life and property, a working fire upgrade was dispatched. The first arriving officer reported a single story, single family residence with a large amount of smoke and fire in the garage and possibly spreading into the structure.
Aggressive action by the firefighters contained and controlled the fire in approximately 20 minutes. The home sustained extensive fire damage throughout the dwelling. There were no injuries to firefighters however, two civilians sustained minor smoke inhalation and were evaluated by Paramedics. In all 4 fire engines, 1 truck company, 2 rescue ambulances and 2 Battalion Chiefs responded to the fire.
The cause of the fire is under investigation. A gift card from the California Fire Foundation was provided for immediate emergency aid to the residents.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT & ENGINEERING
Permits and Inspections:
Building Division:
- The counter staff conducted in-person meetings with 74 applicants, processed 101 applications, and issued 78 permits.
- The total permit valuation for the week was $586,835.
- Building inspectors completed 149 inspections.
Field Engineering Division:
1. Field Engineering processed 9 permits.
2. Field Engineering inspectors completed 61 inspections.
3. Field Engineering has 168 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 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.
