- Construction Update (7/19/10)
Please be advised that westbound Valley Parkway will be reduced to two lanes under Interstate 15 on Thursday, July 22 at 9 p.m., and will remain in this configuration until bridge widening work is completed in early 2011. The third inside lane of the street will be removed and a temporary concrete barrier will be placed to allow crews to continue work to widen the inside portion of the bridge. This widening work is necessary to make room for four new Express Lanes in the median of the freeway.
During this time, motorists may experience increased traffic congestion on westbound Valley Parkway. The California Department of Transportation thanks motorists and the community for their patience as this work is critical to the I-15 Express Lanes project. Motorists are encouraged to take alternate routes to help save time and avoid frustration.
For construction updates, questions and road closure information, log-on to
www.KeepSanDiegoMoving.com or call the Interstate 15 Project Information
Hotline at 866-890-1397.
- High-Efficiency Clothes Washer Rebate Increased!
High-Efficiency Clothes Washer Rebates Increased by 50 Percent
Additional incentive to take effect in San Diego County March 15Escondido and other San Diego County residents can take advantage of an increased rebate on the purchase of high-efficiency clothes washers (HEW) for single-family residences. The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California (MWD) will increase the current HEW $100 rebate to $150 for approved models with a grant from the state Department of Water Resources. MWD and San Diego Gas & Electric each provide $50 of the current rebate.
The additional financial incentive is designed to encourage customers to purchase a high-efficiency clothes washer instead of a less efficient standard top-loading model. HEWs use 65 percent less water and 55 percent less energy. According to the San Diego County Water Authority conservation Web site, www.20gallonchallenge.com , a HEW can save 20 to 30 gallons of water per load compared to standard top-loaders. In addition, they clean better, use less detergent, are gentler on clothes and significantly reduce drying time saving additional energy.
A list of eligible HEWs is available on the MWD SoCal WaterSmart Web site at socalwatersmart.com or by calling 1-888-376-3314.
Starting April 22, the California Energy Commission will offer the California Cash for Appliances rebate program providing additional cash incentives to consumers purchasing HEWs and other high-efficiency appliances. The program is separate and unrelated to the MWD SoCal WaterSmart program and has different criteria for the purchase of new HEWs and the disposal of old washers. The state has indicated that the California Cash for Appliances rebates can be combined with regional rebates. More information on this program is available at www.cash4appliances.org or at www.energy.ca.gov/releases/2010_releases/2010-03-09_cash4appliancesPrgm_main-release.html.
- Mediterranean Fruit Fly
On September 9, 2009, a single mated female Mediterranean fruit fly (MDFF) was trapped in the city of Escondido in San Diego County. For more information, visit California Department of Food and Agriculture's Web site at www.cdfa.ca.gov or view the items listed below.
– Proclamation of an Eradication Project
– Pest Profile
– Eradication Project Work Plan
– Map (Detection Site and Eradication Boundary)
- Supplemental Parking Opportunities/Driveway Extensions
On April 22, 2009, the City Council adopted Ordinance 2009-14 to expand parking opportunities within the side yard areas of the front yard, between the approved driveway and closest interior side yard, in specified locations within all residential zones. Further information and diagrams of allowable areas can be found on the Driveway Extension/Supplemental Parking web page.
- Community Input Sought: General Plan Update
City staff is seeking feedback from the community regarding the Escondido General Plan Update. Information and opportunities to register for on-line notification of upcoming meetings and important dates are available on the General Plan Update web page.
- Escondido Rapid Bus Transit Priority Concept Study
- Drought Awareness – What You Can Do!
For additional news releases, visit the Escondido Police Department and the Escondido Fire Department.
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