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We recently received a copy of the County staff comments on the Notice of Preparation for the Safari Highlands Ranch project.  October, 2015 Letter from SD County staff on SHR.  We are especially glad that the staff noted the number … Continue reading →

Recently, documents were posted to the Dept. of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) archive, ENVIROSTOR, related to the Chatham subsurface contaminated plumes.   2015_July_DTSC_Comments  and Summary_Report_Sept_24_2015 The good news in the documents is the direction to and agreement by the Chatham PRP group … Continue reading →

We hope you had a great holiday!  Here is some news on our ‘favorite’ projects! 1. The Draft 401 Water Quality Certification for Oak Creek has been released for public comment by the Regional Water Quality Control Board.   This … Continue reading →

Another year comes to and end.  We have been very busy and will get back to posting after the holiday, but, until then, we have a little gift for you…for sure,  Cutest thing you’ll ever see If you need a … Continue reading →

There’s more bad behavior to report from developers in North County.  Representatives of Safari Highland Ranch sent a threatening letter Safari Highlands Letter to Regional Board to local water regulators. While the letter is uninformed and has no real viable legal … Continue reading →

If you haven’t been to The Farm Stand on Miller Ave you want to go right away!  A long-time family business sells locally grown and produced produce, jams, jellies, eggs, hydroponic greens, fresh squeezed juices, fabulous mustard, and other fun … Continue reading →

Escondido Neighbors United has filed the following letter ENU Opposition to Gregory Canyon Dump on the Gregory Canyon landfill issue.  Other leading environmental organizations have also filed multiple letters against this project. Environmental Health Coalition letter  and San Diego Coastkeeper letter. Both group have … Continue reading →

A most amazing sculpture garden is located in Kit Carson Park.  Queen Calafia’s Magical Circle is an art installation worthy of Paris or Florence.  But, we ar e so lucky that it is here is our community.  It is the … Continue reading →

Another day, another sprawl development, and another new community group arises to fight back!   Yes, yet another rural community in Escondido is under threat from encroaching sprawl development.  This time, it’s called Safari Highlands Ranch. Neighbors have once again … Continue reading →

On October 5, 2015 LAFCO unanimously supported the annexation of the Homeland property into the city of Escondido.  This action will allow a high-density, walled development to be constructed on existing farmland and open space, adjacent to Felicita Park.  It … Continue reading →