Regal Cinemas to Stay in Escondido

The City of Escondido is thrilled to announce that Regal Cinemas will remain in the City. Through a joint initiative with the location's property owners and the support of the Downtown Business Association (DBA) and the Greater Escondido Chamber of Commerce, the City worked to encourage the movie theater's continuation within the City.

 

The initiative included submitting a heartfelt letter of support from the City of Escondido, expressing the community's overwhelming desire to preserve this longstanding asset. Read the full news release here.

 

WaterSmart Landscape Classes

In partnership with the City of San Marcos, Vallecitos Water District, and the San Diego County Water Authority, please join us in participating in a series of FREE WaterSmart Landscape Classes!

 

All classes are Wednesday 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. at the Vallecitos District Offices.

August 2 - Plan Ahead: Soil and Site Assessments

August 16 - Design: Shaping Your Space

August 30 - Plants: Inspiring Choices for Our Region

September 13 - Water & Irrigation: Utilizing a Precious Resource

September 27 - Installation & Maintenance: Protecting Your Investment

 

To register for a class, click here.

 

 

Open Swim -Beat the Heat

Beat the heat this weekend with Open Swim! Our Open Swim program is designed for recreational swimmers of all ages and abilities! Children under eight years must be accompanied by an adult at all times on the deck, in locker room, and in the pool.

 

Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from noon - 4 p.m.

Location: Washington Park Pool

Fees: Single Drop in - $5 per person, or a 10 Entry Family Pass - $40

Tickets

 

As the summer days grow warmer, now is the time to prepare. The heat can cause serious illness, so make a plan and take extra care to prevent yourself from heat related illnesses. For a list of Cool Zones in the County, click here.

 

BY THE NUMBERS

 

Code Compliance:

Total Code Cases (Year to Date)

957

 

Graffiti Restitution:

 

 

 

BUSINESS AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT UPDATES:

 

Escondido Business News

Mystery beer on tap at Stone Brewing's San Diego bistros foreshadows multi-million-dollar expansion The San Diego Union-Tribune

Local wineries, meaderies and cideries to host SIP the City festival Fox 5

North County home values rising again after year of price drops The Coast News Group

Center Stage Productions Presents Something Rotten!- Patch

Staples Escondido and Greater Escondido Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cutting Ceremony- Patch

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Escondido AgTech Gathering

Thursday, August 24, 3 - 6 p.m. at The Churchill House, Escondido

Hosted by the City of Escondido and Fresh Brewed Tech. Connect with leaders in agriculture, food production, and technology at this collaborative event. Enjoy curated networking, a fireside chat with experienced entrepreneur Jayce Hafner, mentor hours, pitch practice, and refreshments. Register for the AgTech Gathering here!

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 upcoming Live Webinars

Marketing Power Hour (English/Espanol) - 7/31/23 from 5 -6 p.m.

Doing Business with Military Exchanges 8/2/23 from 9 - 11 a.m.

Marketing Bootcamp 8/2/23 from 3 - 5 p.m. (multi-session series)

How to Get Your Business on Social Media 8/3/23 from 9 - 11 a.m.

Start Your Business in a Day: What it Takes to Succeed, Financing, Taxes & Business Entities 8/3/23 from 9 - noon

 

Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) Review

On June 7, 2023 the Escondido City Council approved the 2023-2028 Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS). This document outlines data and community feedback about the City's economy and outlines a five-year plan to improve the local economy.

Let's dive into the first section of the CEDS which takes a deep look at the City's Economic Data:

The population of Escondido has aged since the last CEDS. In 2016, roughly one in four residents were 50 or above, but by 2021 almost one in three were. The city has more working-age workers than it did in 2017 (60.3% vs 59.3), but its share of young workers 20- to 40-year-olds dropped from 30.9% to 29.6%. The proportion of seniors grew by 3.3 points to 13.3, while the percentage of minors shrank by 2.3. to 26.6.

The combination of negative population growth and an aging workforce poses a threat to the fiscal sustainability of the City as well as its ability to attract employers and businesses.

 

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)

 

POLICE DEPARTMENT UPDATES:

Tacos and Cops

What a successful fun event we had last Saturday! We can't thank Robert and the whole staff at Frida's Taco shop enough. The officers and community had a great time sharing stories, checking out police gear, and enjoying tacos. One of the best parts of the evening was the delicious aguas frescas that everyone enjoyed on the warm evening. We can't wait for our next fun community engagement activity. Our Escondido community always makes these things a blast.

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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 July 9, Battalion Chief Jeff Sargis was promoted to Deputy Fire Chief. Chief Sargis will oversee the Operations Division. Chief Sargis began his career with the Escondido Fire Department as a Firefighter Paramedic in 1998. Jeff promoted to Engineer in 2004, he was then promoted to Captain in 2013. In 2018, Jeff was promoted to Battalion Chief. Chief Sargis holds a Bachelor's Degree in Fire Administration from Waldorf University and his Chief Officer Certification from the California State Fire Marshal's Office.

Captain Brian Salazar was promoted to Battalion Chief in charge of B shift on July 23. Chief Salazar was hired with Fire Department as an Emergency Medical Technician in 2000. He was promoted to Firefighter Paramedic in 2001 and then to Fire Engineer in 2014. In 2017 Brian was promoted to Fire Captain. Jeff holds an AA degree in Fire Science from Palomar college and a Bachelor's Degree in Fire Administration from Waldorf University.

 

 

On July 15 six fire personnel were deployed to Riverside to battle the Rabbit and Gavilan fires. All crews returned safety by July 20.

 

 

 

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT & ENGINEERING

Permits and Inspections:

 

Building Division:

1. The counter staff conducted in-person meetings with 91 applicants, processed 85 applications, and issued 141 permits.
2. The total permit valuation for the week was $5,512,462.00
3. Building inspectors completed 200 inspections.

 

Field Engineering Division:

 

Field Engineering processed 14 permits

Field Engineering inspectors completed 35 inspections

Field Engineering active 242 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.