Escondido Trunk or Treat
Reminder: One of your favorite events, the Escondido Trunk or Treat hosted by the Escondido Police Department is back this Saturday, October 29!
They are looking for volunteers to decorate vehicles and pass out candy. If interested, click here.
2022 Veterans Day Parade
Save the Date: Escondido VetFest put on by American Legion JB Clark Post 149 is proud to announce the third VetFest Parade and Festival to be held November 11, 2022. This year's parade and accompanying events start at 9:30 a.m. on Grand Avenue. For more information and to sign up to volunteer or participate, visit: https://www.escovetfest.com/
2022 General Election
Did you know that San Diego County is a VCA county? That means that we have #MoreDaysMoreWays to vote for the upcoming #2022CAGeneralElection! Vote Centers will be opening soon, where you can vote in-person 10 days before the election. You can also vote by mail, or drop your ballot off at a secure drop box!
Learn more at: www.sdvote.com
For Escondido election information, visit: www.escondido.org/election-information
BY THE NUMBERS
Code Compliance:
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Total Code Cases (Year to Date)
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1779
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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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$0
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$2,473.44
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BUSINESS AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT UPDATES:
Business Licensing Data:
Week of October 17-21
Escondido Business News:
New fiber network to improve internet service across Escondido The Coast News Group
Construction on old hospital site could begin in two months Escondido Times Advocate
Patio Playhouse Community Theater proudly presents Murder Ballad- Patch
VetFest 2022 will be Nov. 11 along Grand Avenue Escondido Times Advocate
North County cities celebrate Da de los Muertos The Coast News Group
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Small Business Grant Opportunity
The Founders First Job Creators Quest Grant is one of many ways small businesses can apply for the capital needed to grow. The deadline to complete your application November 14, 2022.
Eligibility Requirements:
Founder identify as one of the following: Latinx, Black, Asian, Women, LGBTQIA+, Military Veteran, or located in a Low to Moderate Income area
Must be located in the Los Angeles, Orange County, Riverside, San Bernardino, Imperial, and San Diego regions
Current staff of 2-20 employees
Will have the ability to add 1-2+ net new premium wage jobs in the next 12 months
Must be a for-profit company with annual revenues between $100K and $3 million
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 Change Comparison Data below!
POLICE DEPARTMENT UPDATES:
29th Annual Shop with a Cop
Community Service Officer, Bobbi Akans and her team have been busy planning this year's Shop with a Cop event. The Escondido Police Department was honored to be picked as the host agency this year for this amazing event. If you aren't familiar with it, Shop with a Cop is an annual event that involves 30 different law enforcement agencies. Students are selected from each agencies areas, and uniformed officers drive them in marked vehicles down to Sea World for a show and breakfast and then to Target for a shopping spree.
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A few fun facts about this year's event:
Event day is Saturday, December 3
Since we are the host agency this year, we will be taking 17 students; one from each of our 17 public elementary schools. We usually pick one school and only take 5-10 students. We have also included the late Officer Brett Byler's daughter to our crew for a total of 20 children!
The entire agency is involved; from sworn officers who transport and hang out with the students that day, to fundraising helpers, organizers and all aspects of the event that are handled by sworn and civilian alike.
This year we will be doing a "meet and greet" with the selected students on December 1. The student and parent will come enjoy dinner with the participating officers and receive their Shop with a Cop t-shirt.
The 2022 logo was created by 15-year-old Kiana Cheatham (daughter of retired Sgt, Fred Cheatham). Kiana will be attending the Meet and Greet and will be recognized for her artwork.
We have some fun fundraising going on for the event also. T-shirts, challenge coins, and pins can be purchased at the PD. T-shirts (S-2XL) are $15.00, challenge coins are $10.00, and pins are $5.00. Or join us for one of our 2 upcoming fundraisers.
BBQ at Police and Fire Headquarters Nov. 9th
SD Seals Lacrosse Gain Opener Dec. 9
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
September Abandoned Vehicle Data
FIRE DEPARTMENT UPDATES:
On October 17, EMS Coordinator Jeanne McFarland, and Firefighter Paramedic Ricky Tlapala represented Escondido Fire at San Pasqual High School's College and Career Fair. With over 2,200 students and many parents in attendance, our booth was very popular for those interested in learning about a fire service career. Students were able to try on protective gear and hear about what it takes to be a Firefighter in Escondido.
Also, on October 17, Escondido firefighters provided a demonstration of a new set of battery-powered extrication tools that were provided to EFD thanks to a grant application by the San Diego Regional Fire Foundation and $34,653 in funding through County Supervisor Jim Desmond's office. Supervisor Jim Desmond, Escondido Mayor Paul McNamara, San Diego Regional Fire Foundation's Executive Director Joan Jones, and Board Chairman Frank Ault were on hand to see our firefighters cut apart a wrecked car with the new equipment. After the demonstration, Supervisor Desmond and Mayor McNamara donned protective gear and tried their hand at using the new cutting tool to cut through pillars on the car so that the roof could be removed to provide easy access to the area where victims would be trapped. We truly appreciate Supervisor Desmond and the San Diego Regional Fire Foundation's assistance in purchasing the lifesaving equipment.
On October 18, the crew at Fire Station #1 (S. Quince Street) prepared and hosted a firehouse BBQ lunch for a group of Escondido City Water and Waste Water employees. Over the last several months, these employees provided the expertise and the labor to completely rebuild and overhaul the training facility main water pump, motor and computer controller as well as the system's water purification device. The rebuild was very complex and a great example of the collaborative efforts between City departments. The lunch was our way to thank our city partners for all of their hard work in getting this project completed. (
On October 22, Firefighter Paramedic Ricky Tlapala represented Escondido Fire Department at the Firefighter Career Expo 2022 in South El Monte, CA. Expo participants had the opportunity to meet with fire department recruiters, try out the Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT), take an up-close look at fire apparatus and learn more about a typical "day in the life" of a Firefighter.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT & ENGINEERING
Permits and Inspections:
Building Division:
- The counter staff conducted in-person meetings with 89 applicants, processed 103 applications, and issued 130 permits.
- The total permit valuation for the week was $2,958,000.
- Building inspectors completed 204 inspections.
Field Engineering Division:
1. Field Engineering processed 19 permits.
2. Field Engineering inspectors completed 85 inspections.
3. Field Engineering has 165 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.
