A generated chronological view of dated statements already used by published pages. It should not be read as a complete history of Escondido.
The Local History page lists directory resources including business-directory photocopies from 1913 to 1938, Escondido city and telephone directories from 1886 to 2018, and Woman's Club Escondido material from 1960 to 1996.
The Local History page lists microfilm holdings for Escondido City Council Minutes from 1888 to 1988 and several local newspaper runs from 1887 through 2018.
The Local History page lists microfilm holdings for Escondido City Council Minutes from 1888 to 1988 and several local newspaper runs from 1887 through 2018.
The Local History page lists map-related resources including the Pioneer Room Flat File Index, City of Escondido parcel maps, Sanborn Fire Insurance maps from 1892 to 1927 on microfilm, and USGS Topographic Survey material.
The Local History page highlights a California State University San Marcos thesis by Chase Spear about portrayals of Asian immigrants in Escondido newspapers from 1893 to 1945.
The Local History page lists directory resources including business-directory photocopies from 1913 to 1938, Escondido city and telephone directories from 1886 to 2018, and Woman's Club Escondido material from 1960 to 1996.
The Local History page lists map-related resources including the Pioneer Room Flat File Index, City of Escondido parcel maps, Sanborn Fire Insurance maps from 1892 to 1927 on microfilm, and USGS Topographic Survey material.
The Local History page lists directory resources including business-directory photocopies from 1913 to 1938, Escondido city and telephone directories from 1886 to 2018, and Woman's Club Escondido material from 1960 to 1996.
The Local History page highlights a California State University San Marcos thesis by Chase Spear about portrayals of Asian immigrants in Escondido newspapers from 1893 to 1945.
The official Departments page states that an ordinance adopted in 1955 set up Escondido's City Manager form of government.
The Local History page lists directory resources including business-directory photocopies from 1913 to 1938, Escondido city and telephone directories from 1886 to 2018, and Woman's Club Escondido material from 1960 to 1996.
The City of Escondido facility page states that the City acquired land for Kit Carson Park from the City of San Diego in 1967.
The Local History page lists microfilm holdings for Escondido City Council Minutes from 1888 to 1988 and several local newspaper runs from 1887 through 2018.
The Local History page lists microfilm holdings for Escondido City Council Minutes from 1888 to 1988 and several local newspaper runs from 1887 through 2018.
The Local History page lists microfilm holdings for Escondido City Council Minutes from 1888 to 1988 and several local newspaper runs from 1887 through 2018.
The City of Escondido facility page describes Daley Ranch as a 3,201-acre conservation area acquired in 1996 by the City of Escondido.
The Local History page lists directory resources including business-directory photocopies from 1913 to 1938, Escondido city and telephone directories from 1886 to 2018, and Woman's Club Escondido material from 1960 to 1996.
The Escondido History Center about page states that the organization's name was changed to the Escondido History Center in 2006.
The Local History page lists microfilm holdings for Escondido City Council Minutes from 1888 to 1988 and several local newspaper runs from 1887 through 2018.
The Local History page lists microfilm holdings for Escondido City Council Minutes from 1888 to 1988 and several local newspaper runs from 1887 through 2018.
The Local History page lists directory resources including business-directory photocopies from 1913 to 1938, Escondido city and telephone directories from 1886 to 2018, and Woman's Club Escondido material from 1960 to 1996.
The Local History page lists microfilm holdings for Escondido City Council Minutes from 1888 to 1988 and several local newspaper runs from 1887 through 2018.
The staff report states that on August 28, 2024, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2024-129 awarding a design consulting agreement for the Westside Park Skate Spot Project to New Line Skateparks, Inc. for $260,196.
The staff report states that bid documents for the Westside Park Skate Spot Project were published on March 18, 2026, that six sealed bids were received on April 21, 2026, and that GeoCon Engineering, Inc. dba GeoCon Skateparks, Inc. submitted the lowest listed base bid at $1,293,844.00.
The staff report states that bid documents for the Westside Park Skate Spot Project were published on March 18, 2026, that six sealed bids were received on April 21, 2026, and that GeoCon Engineering, Inc. dba GeoCon Skateparks, Inc. submitted the lowest listed base bid at $1,293,844.00.
The staff report describes Westside Park as approximately three acres and says it contains basketball courts, picnic tables, a shade structure, a tot lot/playground, restrooms, and an open turf area.
During the May 20, 2026 Escondido City Council meeting, Item 5 for the Westside Park Skate Spot Project was moved, seconded, and approved 5-0.
The staff report says the Westside Park Skate Spot Project would construct a permanent custom skate park at Westside Park, located at 333 South Spruce Street in Escondido.
The staff report describes Westside Park as approximately three acres and says it contains basketball courts, picnic tables, a shade structure, a tot lot/playground, restrooms, and an open turf area.
The staff report states that bid documents for the Westside Park Skate Spot Project were published on March 18, 2026, that six sealed bids were received on April 21, 2026, and that GeoCon Engineering, Inc. dba GeoCon Skateparks, Inc. submitted the lowest listed base bid at $1,293,844.00.
The staff report states that on August 28, 2024, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2024-129 awarding a design consulting agreement for the Westside Park Skate Spot Project to New Line Skateparks, Inc. for $260,196.
During the May 20, 2026 Escondido City Council meeting, Item 5 for the Westside Park Skate Spot Project was moved, seconded, and approved 5-0.
The staff report states that Park Development funds had been allocated for the Westside Park Skate Spot Project and that sufficient funds were available in the CIP account to fully fund the project.
The staff report says the Westside Park Skate Spot Project would construct a permanent custom skate park at Westside Park, located at 333 South Spruce Street in Escondido.
The Public Improvement Agreement exhibit describes the Westside Park Skate Spot Project as occurring on property at 333 South Spruce Street, Escondido, CA 92025, with APNs 232-290-22-00, 232-290-23-00, and 232-290-25-00.
The official Boards and Commissions page states that five boards and commissions advise the City Council on policy issues before final Council decisions.
The official Boards and Commissions page states that the City Council ratifies the Mayor's selections for board and commission appointments.
The official Boards and Commissions page states that the Brown Act requires board and commission meetings to be open to the public, noticed, and conducted according to a posted agenda.
The official Boards and Commissions page states that most commission and board terms are four years, except the Library Board of Trustees has three-year terms.
The official City Clerk page states that agendas are available on Thursday after 3:30 p.m. before an upcoming City Council meeting.
The official City Clerk page states that agenda and back-up materials are available online.
The official City Clerk page describes the City Clerk's office as providing access to public records and linking the public, Council, and City organization.
The official City Clerk page lists quick links for electronic campaign filing, public records requests, municipal and zoning code, boards and commissions, and Form 700 filing.
The official City Council page checked on May 22, 2026 listed Christian Garcia as Councilmember, District Three.
The official City Council page checked on May 22, 2026 listed Consuelo Martinez as Councilmember, District One.
The official City Council page checked on May 22, 2026 listed Dane White as Mayor.
The official City Council page checked on May 22, 2026 listed Joe Garcia as Deputy Mayor and Councilmember, District Two.
The official City Council page checked on May 22, 2026 listed Judy Fitzgerald as Councilmember, District Four.
The official Departments page states that an ordinance adopted in 1955 set up Escondido's City Manager form of government.
The official Departments page states that the City Attorney's Office represents the City of Escondido and provides legal services to the City Council, department directors and staff, and City Boards and Commissions.
The official Departments page states that Finance, Engineering, Building, Parks and Recreation, Planning, Personnel, and Purchasing were established under Lloyd M. Mitchell.
The official Departments page states that the Public Works Department is comprised of Maintenance and Operations divisions.
The official City Treasurer page states that the office handles banking relations and monitors bond administration and assessment districts administration.
The official City Treasurer page checked on May 22, 2026 listed Douglas Shultz as City Treasurer.
The official City Treasurer page states that the Escondido City Treasurer is an elected officer identified in Government Code Section 87200 and files statements of economic interests with the City Clerk's office.
The official City Treasurer page states that the City Treasurer's office invests surplus funds according to the City's Investment Policy.
The official Elections page states that the Mayor and City Treasurer are directly elected at large.
The official Elections page states that Escondido is divided into four districts used for regular Council elections, recalls, appointments to vacancies, and special elections for Council vacancies.
The official Elections page states that Escondido is a general law city governed by a five-member City Council.
The official Elections page states that each member's term of office is four years with staggered terms.
The staff report states that Park Development funds had been allocated for the Westside Park Skate Spot Project and that sufficient funds were available in the CIP account to fully fund the project.