City of Escondido
From being home to the premier auto park in San Diego County, to highlighting trends in transportation at the Green Transpo Expo, the auto industry in Escondido is championing the shift toward alternative energy solutions.
Small Businesses continue to be the Backbone of Escondido’s Economy
City of Escondido
Small businesses are critical for any city economy, and it’s no different for Escondido. Small businesses are the backbone of Escondido’s economy.
Communication and Collaboration Key to Success of the Grand Avenue Vision Project - Phase 1
Palomar College’s Escondido Education Center Offers Students Endless Educational Opportunities
City of Escondido
Whether a student is starting out or starting over, Palomar College Escondido Education Center in Escondido has courses for students at every level and in several fields. Centrally located on Valley Parkway, Escondido Education Center, provides students with all the benefits of the main campus located in San Marcos.
How Deanna’s Gluten Free Went From a Kind Act to Nationwide Success
City of Escondido
Deanna Smith’s Escondido-based business Deanna’s Gluten Free is one of the most successful gluten-free bakeries in the country, but the climb to success came from a loving good deed.
A New Breakfast Spot with a Southern Flair is Coming to Escondido
City of Escondido
Huckleberry’s, which is slated to open sometime in early spring, is a new kind of breakfast and brunch eatery with a menu filled with Southern favorites such as fried green tomatoes, sweet cream flapjacks, Mardi Gras beignets, stacked chicken and waffles, and the spicy Bayou chicken sandwich, along with some California-inspired dishes such as a California omelet and a California chicken sandwich. Huckleberry’s will be open from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. every day.
The Future of Clean Tech Trucking is in Escondido
City of Escondido
Escondido is making a name for itself as a leader in the clean tech industry, and one of the businesses on the forefront of clean tech is RockeTruck.
Event Center on Grand Avenue Boosts Downtown Economic Activity
City of Escondido
The Grand Event Center on Grand Avenue and Juniper Street is a gem in Escondido. The multi-use performing arts venue has entertainment options for people of all ages and can host large or small events and celebrations.
EDCO, a California Leader in Waste Management and Recycling, is Helping Businesses and Residents go Greener in the New Year
City of Escondido
Recycling is changing in the new year. Starting on January 1, 2022 all Californians are required to put food waste scraps in their green bins, along with their yard trimmings and other organic waste. Food waste includes, fruit, vegetables, bread, pastas, processed foods, fast foods, and meat and bones.
Escondido Continues to Grow Agricultural Industry
City of Escondido
Agriculture helps drive economic growth and innovation throughout Escondido and the region. San Diego County is the number one producer of nursery products in the nation, the 12th largest farm economy in California, and the 19th largest farm economy in the nation, according to statistics provided by the San Diego County Farm Bureau (SDCFB).
Escondido Celebrates Veterans at Annual VetFest
City of Escondido
On Saturday, Nov. 13, Escondido celebrated VetFest, a day-long festival and parade celebrating Veterans who dedicated their time to serving in the United States military.
Manufacturing is Still Up and Running in Escondido
City of Escondido
COVID-19 may have put the brakes on a lot of industries but things are up and running in Escondido. A recent study by the San Diego Regional Economic Development Corporation, found that the 78 corridor, which includes Escondido, provides over 40,000 manufacturing jobs and has an annual economic impact of $18 billion.
A Love of STEM and a Dive into Waste Water Regeneration
City of Escondido
Aquacycl headquartered in Escondido is a woman-owned and woman-run wastewater treatment technology company that serves the food and beverage industries as well as oil and gas mediation.
She Knows Where Women Can Live, Play and Work
City of Escondido
For Maria Bowman, living and working in Escondido brings community, empowerment and balance. She moved to Escondido in the 1980s and has been working as a real estate agent and broker for most of the time she has lived here. Her business, Bowman Real Estate Services, helps clients in every aspect of real estate.
Celebrating Women-Owned Businesses in Escondido
New Breweries, Eateries Make Escondido the Perfect Place to Find a Great Meal
An Alley Becomes a Gallery: Escondido Art Association Brings Art to Everyone
City of Escondido
The pandemic hit the art community hard. However, creative people tend to find outlets even in the most unlikely places. Many local artists and muralists simply took their brushes to the streets and kept busy painting the street barriers that were put up around outdoor eating sites throughout the City.
Get Your Motor Runnin’ - Cruisin’ Grand is Back!
City of Escondido
After a year-long hiatus, one of Escondido’s most famous and fun summer activities is back and revving to go. Cruisin’ Grand rolled into town on Friday, June 18, and will be parked on Grand Avenue every Friday from 4 to 9 p.m. through September 24.