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Coffee in hand, Escondido? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Escondido’s new development chief plans to fix city permitting
  • How Escondido plans to crack down on illegal fireworks this week
  • Why Escondido leaders want tribal control of San Pasqual Battlefield Park

Also on today's calendar: Peace Out 2025 - NYE at the Living Coast and 6 more events.

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Today's riddle: The world champion tongue twister just got arrested! 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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  • Tuesday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 73 and low of 58 degrees.
  • Wednesday: A couple of afternoon showers, temps: high: 64, low: 57.
  • Thursday: Cloudy and cool with showers, with a high of 63 and low of 52 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. New city development services director focuses on improving customer service (times-advocate.com) — Escondido’s new Development Services Director, Kevin Snyder, is leading a top-to-bottom review to make city permitting and planning far more customer-friendly. Backed by new sales tax revenue and a consulting study, he aims to streamline processes for residents, businesses, and developers while improving the city’s long-troubled reputation for customer service.
   

2. Escondido officials warn against illegal fireworks as New Year's Eve approaches (kpbs.org) — Escondido officials are stepping up enforcement against illegal fireworks this New Year’s Eve, warning residents that all consumer fireworks are banned countywide and urging reports to the police nonemergency line. Partnering with the Escondido Fire Safe Council, the city is sharing videos, mapping hotspots in East Escondido, and highlighting how fireworks disturb pets, veterans with PTSD, and neighbors throughout the city.
   

3. Council votes to support tribe in acquiring San Pasqual state park (times-advocate.com) — Escondido’s City Council has unanimously backed the San Pasqual Band of Mission Indians’ bid to take ownership of the nearby San Pasqual Battlefield State Historic Park, about eight miles from town. The city will send a support letter to San Diego’s mayor as the tribe pursues state and city land transfers to restore, maintain, and culturally revitalize this historic 50‑acre site.
   

4. Who's News: 1/2/26 (thecoastnews.com) — Escondido readers can celebrate two locals in the spotlight: student Celeste Galvan made the fall dean’s list at Doane University, and photographer Paige Rudolph won a national wildlife photo contest for an image taken at her Sage Hill Ranch Gardens farm. The roundup also notes academic honors, nonprofit milestones, and business achievements across North County communities.
   

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