Escondido updates ADU rules to meet state law
ESCONDIDO — In an effort to comply with state law and address its housing shortage, the city has adopted several amendments to its code regulating...
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Escondido goes back to drawing board on e-bike rules
ESCONDIDO — The City Council has directed staff to return to the drawing board on proposed code updates regulating e-bikes and other electric mobility devices...
Kit Carson ice rink plan faces growing opposition
ESCONDIDO — A growing number of concerned residents have come out against the potential construction of an indoor ice rink at Kit Carson Park following...
Measure I eases Escondido’s operating budget woes
ESCONDIDO — The city’s financial outlook is improving, with staff expecting to close the current fiscal year at the end of June with an $8.7...
Escondido OKs more townhomes along West Valley Parkway
ESCONDIDO — A 94-unit townhome community is set to replace several businesses and storage units at the northwest corner of Centre City and West Valley...
Ducks, Gulls owners propose new public ice rink in Escondido
ESCONDIDO — A nonprofit affiliated with the NHL’s Anaheim Ducks is exploring a partnership with the city of Escondido to build a new public ice...
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...
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 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...
Election 2026: Escondido City Council
ESCONDIDO — Voters will decide on three council seats during the November election, including the mayor’s position and seats representing Districts 1 and 2. Councilmember...
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 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 extends sewer services to three unincorporated properties
ESCONDIDO – Three unincorporated properties near the border of Escondido will receive city sewer services in anticipation of a future annexation. Two of the properties...