2016-12-29

Want to donate to a non-profit? Here is your Escondido list

Part II of two parts.

One-fifth of all charitable donations are made in the final 48 hours of the year. So this list of charities that are based in Escondido will be doubly timely for our readers, many of who may make decisions about tax-related donations at the last minute. We presented some of the most prominent non-profits in Part I. Part II is a […]

Permitting continues for East Valley Pkwy/Valley Center road widening project



Several months ago the City of Escondido received approval from the City Council on the requested Authorization to Construct for the $9.7 million East Valley Pkwy/Valley Center Road Widening Project. City staff are submitting signed agreements to CalTrans for the Authorization to Construct this week. The last environmental permit has been acquired. Staff continues working with Utilities to finalize their […]

City processes most building permits since 2000



The City of Escondido has this year become the city of industry when it comes to new construction. As 2016 draws to a close, last week the Building Division issued 54 permits with a total valuation of $616,865. So far this year the Building Division has processed 3,818 permits, compared to 3,618 permits last year to date. The 3,818 permits […]