Category Archives: City of Escondido Actions

Coalition formed to prevent incompatible land uses in Escondido, protect health, protect businesses.

Posted on August 25, 2026 by EscoNeighborsUnited

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE     Contact:  Laura Hunter, ENU, (619)-997-9983), Jack Monger, IEA, (619)-922-7200        Coalition formed by community, industry, and environmental leaders to prevent incompatible land uses in Escondido, protect health, protect businesses. Coalition cites health risks, impacts to existing businesses, … Continue reading →

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Proposed Alexan/Bethel Development needs re-design to protect health and increase watershed protection

Posted on August 8, 2026 by EscoNeighborsUnited

ENU filed a comment letter to the Planning Commission to request that housing units be moved at least 500 feet from the freeway-the known zone of elevated cancer risks for residents. ENU further requested more protective stormwater detention or other … Continue reading →

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Housing near Chatham files-Hamilton Lane Appeal

Posted on August 6, 2026 by EscoNeighborsUnited

While this project is still in limbo, here are the links to the documents related to it. The rebuttal and supplemental are well worth reading to understand this situation. The Snyder Report and the power point outlines the issues well. … Continue reading →

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Expert Report show deficiencies, concerns about project near Chatham Barrel Yard

Posted on July 27, 2026 by EscoNeighborsUnited

A new report by Snyder Geologic has raised significant concerns and issues with the analysis of the Hamilton Lane development project near the Chatham Barrel Yard remediation site. The full Snyder Geologic Hamilton Lane Report here. Summary of Snyder Geologic … Continue reading →

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Appeal of Housing Near Chatham site appeal decision to be heard AUGUST 5, 5 PM City Hall

Posted on June 8, 2026 by EscoNeighborsUnited

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: COMMUNITY APPEAL SEEKS FURTHER ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW OFHAMILTON LANE SUBDIVISION NEAR HISTORIC CHATHAM CONTAMINATION MEDIA CONTACT:Heidi Whitman, Escondido Resident781-572-1550 Heidiw07@gmail.com WHEN:Wednesday, August 5 WHERE:Escondido City Hall201 North BroadwayEscondido, CA 92025 WHAT:The Escondido City Council will hear an appeal … Continue reading →

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Housing Site near Chatham Needs Envl Review and Mitigation- June 10, 2026 5 PM City Hall

Posted on May 29, 2026 by EscoNeighborsUnited

The Planning Commission approved a housing development on a site immediately down-gradient of the Chatham Barrel Yard site. The decision was based on inadequate environmental analysis (from almost 20 years ago) and lack of critical mitigations. A neighbor of the … Continue reading →

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ENU opposes incompatible land use change, seeks reconsideration

Posted on April 17, 2026 by EscoNeighborsUnited

ENU sent a letter to the Escondido City Council urging reconsideration of a vote taken April 15, 2026. ON a 3-2 vote, the Council directed staff to accept and begin processing of a General Plan Amendment (GPA) to located housing … Continue reading →

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Contact City: Support Rental Assistance with HOME funds now!

Posted on April 4, 2026 by EscoNeighborsUnited

ENU to City Council om Use of HOME funds The City of Escondido has approximately $583,000 in unspent federal HOME funds from 2017–2018 federal grants and these funds must be spent by September 30, 2026, or they may be recaptured … Continue reading →

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