City Government – All the people in charge of running the city.

Department – A small part of the government that takes care of a few related things.

Escondido – Means "hidden" in Spanish. The name probably comes from the fact that the city is surrounded by foothills.

History – The story of everything that has happened in the past.

Incorporation – The official way of making a city.

Local History – The story of what has happened before in a small area. This site contains some of the local history of Escondido.

Public – When something is public, it means it is open to or shared by everyone.