New Recreation Guide
The Summer 2024 Recreation Guide is here!
Pick up your copy at one of our Recreation Centers or browse online.
- Summer Camps
- Swim Lessons
- Sports Leagues
& so much more!
Arbor Day
April 27 is Arbor Day! The City of Escondido will celebrate by planting 130 trees along Mission Ave. from Aster St. to Goldenrod St. If you would like to get involved, the City is still looking for volunteers!
- When: April 27, 2024, at 9 a.m.
- Where: House of Prayer Lutheran Church, 795 N. Rose St., Escondido, CA 92027
- What to bring: Water, hat, shovel, gloves, brightly colored shirt
All are welcome to help, sign up at volunteer.escondido.org
Turf Replacement Rebate by SoCalWaterSmart
Are you tired of your dull, thirsty grass? Now is your chance to receive up to $2 sq./ft. for replacing existing grass with a more sustainable landscape incorporating turf removal, irrigation modification, and rainwater retention. Additionally, you can be eligible to receive $100 per tree for up to 5 trees. Apply today!
Spanish Emergency Training Class
The LISTOS training is an 8-hour class taught in Spanish that provides Emergency and Disaster Training designed to prepare you for a range of emergency situations. The LISTOS class focuses on concrete steps to take before, during, and after a crisis. Through guidance on receiving alerts, emergency planning, and preparing emergency kits, the class aims to strengthen community resilience. Whether it’s wildfires, earthquakes, or floods, the class empowers you to be prepared.
- When: April 27 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Where: San Marcos Regional Training Facility - 184 Santar Place, San Marcos
- Register by emailing camartinez@escondido.org
Interacting with the City, and Staying Informed:
- See something that needs to be fixed? To report potholes, graffiti, and discarded debris, use Report It!
- You can pay your utility bill and apply for a business license or permit utilizing our Online Services
- Curious about what is being built around town? To see up-to-date major project updates, visit the Major Projects Dashboard
- Never miss a class…register for recreation classes and leagues using our Online Registration
BUSINESS AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT UPDATES:
Escondido Business News
Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Resources
Are You Looking for Assistance with Your Small Business?
Discover the range of San Diego and Imperial Valley SBDC services provided to assist you in starting, growing, and succeeding with your small business. Services offered span topics including accounting, marketing, human resources, technology security, manufacturing, distribution, and finance.
Request for Assistance from SBDC – Follow the link to request assistance from the San Diego SBDC Network. You will be contacted within the next 1-2 business days.
Free Online Business Training Topics
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!
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Community and Place Based Data Tool – California Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development
Interactive map that provides economic development, business, workforce and demographic data for CA cities, counties, and economic regions.
POLICE DEPARTMENT UPDATES:
Community Resources
FIRE DEPARTMENT UPDATES:
On April 9, the Escondido Police and Fire Communication Center received a report of a possible fire in a row of detached garages at the 2000 block of E Grand Ave. The first arriving engine reported a single-story row of garages with smoke coming from several garage doors. The fire was upgraded to a working commercial fire.
Aggressive action by the firefighters contained and controlled the fire in approximately 60 minutes. The fire extensively damaged 1 garage and spread to 3 other attached garages. The additional garages had minor damage. The fire did not extend into any apartments. There were no injuries to firefighters or civilians. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
On April 13, the Escondido Police and Fire Communication Center received a report of a residential structure fire on Lee Drive in Escondido. The first arriving Engine Company reported heavy smoke from the garage and attic. Further investigation revealed a well-established fire in the attached garage with smoke throughout the living space and attic.
Aggressive firefighting contained the fire to the garage. Although the primary living space was undamaged, damage to gas and electrical service in the garage required disconnection of all utilities to the home. Firefighters remained on scene for approximately 1 hour performing smoke removal, salvage, and overhaul of the garage contents. No Firefighters or civilians were injured during the incident.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT & ENGINEERING
Permits and Inspections:
Building Division:
- The counter staff conducted in-person meetings with 84 applicants, processed 60 applications, and issued 58 permits.
- The total permit valuation for the week was $2,223,363.00
- Building inspectors completed 119 inspections.
Field Engineering Division:
- Field Engineering processed 11 permits
- Field Engineering inspectors completed 51 inspections
- Field Engineering active 385 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
To learn about previous applications for residential and commercial development permits, please visit the Development Project Information Archive page or contact the Planning Division.![]()