Escondido requires gas station developer to fund traffic signal
ESCONDIDO — A City Council majority has upheld a previous decision requiring a gas station developer to pay more than half the cost of a...
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Escondido awards $1.3M contract to build Westside Park Skate Spot
ESCONDIDO — The city awarded a nearly $1.3 million contract late last month to build the Westside Park Skate Spot, helping address a local demand...
Escondido fast-tracks homeless encampment cleanups
ESCONDIDO — The city is updating its homeless encampment ordinance to reduce the number of trips staff make to clean up encampments, saving both time...
Escondido honors fallen heroes on Memorial Day
ESCONDIDO — Local veterans organizations, elected leaders and residents gathered at Oak Hill Memorial Park on Memorial Day to honor those who died while serving...
Escondido cracks down on illegal fireworks
ESCONDIDO — The city is cracking down on illegal fireworks following an increase in their use over the past several years. The Escondido City Council unanimously adopted...
Stone Brewing eatery in Escondido remains open, but future unclear
ESCONDIDO — While long-term plans remain unknown, Stone Brewing World Bistro and Gardens will remain open for at least the next six months following its...
Escondido to celebrate 30th annual Street Festival on May 17
ESCONDIDO — The 30th annual Escondido Street Festival will return to downtown this weekend with live music, artisan vendors, food and family-friendly entertainment, organizers announced....
Escondido establishes formal gift donation policy
ESCONDIDO — Escondido elected officials unanimously agreed early last month to establish a new policy for receiving gifts from donors to ensure consistency, accountability and...
Escondido unveils creekside trail mural series
ESCONDIDO — A series of murals celebrating Escondido’s native environment and the life it supports overlooks a concrete-lined stretch of the creek that shares the...
Escondido reviews housing proposals totaling more than 200 units
ESCONDIDO — Two housing projects in Escondido that would combine for more than 200 units will be processed by city staff after the City Council...
Escondido approves $1.5M consulting firm contract for city projects
ESCONDIDO — The City of Escondido agreed to a $1.5 million contract with an Oceanside-based consulting firm it has worked with for years to oversee...
Big Blue Swim School coming to Escondido
ESCONDIDO — Big Blue Swim School announced it will open a new Escondido location in May to host its swim lessons and programs. The swim...
Escondido sells property for part of 124-unit housing project
ESCONDIDO — A developer has purchased land from the city of Escondido as part of a 124-unit housing project under development along the city’s northern...