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58-623: [REDACTED] Look up escondido in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Escondido may refer to: Places [ edit ] Escondido, California , a city and valley near San Diego, United States Escondido Lake , in Argentina Escondido Valley AVA , a wine area in Texas, United States Rivers [ edit ] Escondido River (Coahuila) , tributary of

116-493: A 5 percent drop in violent crime, with only 597 reported violent crimes according to the Escondido Police Officer's Association. However, there was a 3.9 percent increase in the number of property crimes, including residential and commercial burglaries, from 3,880 in 2009 to 4,033 in 2010, according to FBI statistics. In 2011, violent crime has decreased by 17.09% as compared to the same period in 2010. Leading

174-681: A crime occurs every 1 hour, 8 minutes in Escondido. The most dangerous neighborhoods in Escondido are Harmony Grove, Vineyard, Midway, Central Escondido, and South Boulevard. The safest neighborhoods in Escondido are Felicita, East Valley, Kit Carson, and East Canyon. However, since 2008, Escondido has seen a drop in overall crime. In 2009, 629 violent crimes and 3,880 property crimes were reported in Escondido. There were four murders and non-negligent manslaughters, 42 rapes, 249 robberies, 334 aggravated assaults, 779 burglaries, 2,402 larceny thefts, 699 vehicle thefts, and 23 arsons. In 2010, Escondido saw

232-450: A female householder with no husband present, 3,115 (6.8%) had a male householder with no wife present. There were 3,121 (6.9%) unmarried opposite-sex partnerships , and 343 (0.8%) same-sex married couples or partnerships . 9,528 households (20.9%) were made up of individuals, and 4,235 (9.3%) had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.12. There were 32,732 families (72.0% of all households);

290-483: A female householder with no husband present, and 28.9% were non-families. 22.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.01 and the average family size was 3.50. In the city, the age distribution of the population showed 29.7% under the age of 18, 10.4% from 18 to 24, 31.4% from 25 to 44, 17.5% from 45 to 64, and 11.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age

348-515: A series of deeds in 1855 and 1856, the rancho was transferred from the heirs of Juan Bautista Alvarado to Witherby. He planned to profit from the town that he believed would be established from the dividing point on the railroad below the eastern hills. The proposal for splitting the state and creating the new territory passed in the California legislature, but died in Congress in the run-up to

406-456: Is Dane White. Current City Council members are Consuelo Martinez, Jose M. Garcia, and Michael Morasco. The current City Manager is Sean McGlynn. The current City Treasurer is Douglas Shultz. The most recent election was held on November 8, 2022. The city is particularly known for its positions on illegal immigration. Approximately half of the population is Hispanic, and then-council member Sam Abed estimated in 2006 that 35,000 people, or 25% of

464-547: Is a Spanish word meaning "hidden". One source says the name originally referred to agua escondida or hidden water or valley; another says it meant "hidden treasure". The Escondido area was first settled by the Luiseño , who established campsites and villages along the creek running through the area. They named the place Mixéelum Pompáwvo or "Mehel-om-pom-pavo." The Luiseno also had another village north of Mixéelum Pompáwvo called Panakare. The Kumeyaay migrated from areas near

522-721: Is a major river in Southern California , United States. Its headwaters rise on the southern slope of the Volcan Mountains in San Diego County , and the river flows generally southwest for 23.8 miles (38.3 km), draining 346 square miles (900 km ) before emptying into the Pacific Ocean 20 miles (32 km) north of San Diego . The river officially begins at the confluence of two streams, Santa Ysabel Creek and Santa Maria Creek, near

580-481: Is considerably warmer than coastal cities like San Diego, Carlsbad or Oceanside during the summertime, and cooler in the winter. Yearly precipitation averages around 15 inches (380 mm) and can vary considerably from year to year. Rainfall totals are higher in the hills to the north and east, with 20–24 inches (510–610 mm) falling in most areas above 2,000 feet (610 m) in elevation, and over 30 inches (760 mm) on Palomar Mountain , 15 miles (24 km) to

638-547: Is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages Escondido, California Escondido ( Spanish for "Hidden") is a city in San Diego County, California , United States. Located in the North County region, it was incorporated in 1888, and is one of the oldest cities in San Diego County. It has a population of 151,038 as of the 2020 census . "Escondido"

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696-573: Is estimated to have lost as much as a quarter of its non-citizen population between 2006 and 2007; Latino activists attribute this to a perception of the city as hostile to immigrants. The City of Escondido is a member of the San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG). In the California State Legislature , Escondido is in the 40th Senate District , represented by Republican Brian Jones , and in

754-595: Is located near Escondido, in the San Pasqual Valley within the city limits of San Diego. It is the sister park to the San Diego Zoo . The Safari Park shows animals in open habitats. Escondido is governed by a council-manager system. The city council consists of a mayor and four City Council members. Along with the City Treasurer, they are elected at large to four-year terms. The current mayor

812-567: Is water. The total area is 0.48% water. Escondido is also bordered by San Marcos to the west and northern San Diego to the south. The city contains several neighborhoods, including: The Escondido Creek bisects the city. It originates at the Lake Wohlford Dam  [ ceb ] in the northeast, passes through downtown and leaves the city through the Harmony Grove area in the southwest before eventually emptying into

870-604: The 76th Assembly District , represented by Democrat Brian Maienschein . In the United States House of Representatives , parts of Escondido are in California's 50th congressional district , represented by Democrat Scott Peters , while others are in California's 48th congressional district , represented by Republican Darrell Issa . San Dieguito River The San Dieguito River

928-595: The Civil War . It was effectively killed in 1861 when Congress organized the Territory of Colorado in the area previously occupied by the Jefferson Territory . With Witherby's vision of owning a bustling state capitol unrealized, he set up a mining operation on the rancho instead. In 1868, Witherby sold the rancho for $ 8,000 to Edward McGeary and John, Josiah, and Matthew Wolfskill. McGeary owned half

986-599: The Colorado River , settling both in San Pasqual Valley and near the San Dieguito River in the southwestern and western portions of what is now Escondido. Most of the villages and campsites today have been destroyed by development and agriculture. Spain controlled the land from the late 18th century to the early 19th century, and established many missions in California to convert the indigenous people. When Mexico gained its independence from Spain,

1044-597: The Mingei International Museum , a well-known museum of folk art from around the world, occupied the former J.C. Penney building on Grand Avenue from 2003 to 2010. One block off Grand Ave. is Grape Day Park with the civic center and the California Center for the Arts , which features two theaters, a visual arts museum, an educational complex, and a conference center. Grape Day Park also hosts

1102-602: The San Elijo Lagoon . The creek path through the city was developed into a concrete flood control channel in the 1960s. A Class I bicycle path runs along most of the channel's length. The community of Valley Center is located just northeast of Escondido. Valley View Casino , owned by the San Pasqual Band of Diegueno Mission Indians , is located in Valley Center. Natural vegetation types in

1160-938: The poverty line . Out of the total population, 17.9% of those under the age of 18 and 5.7% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line. The city can be divided into two demographically distinct areas. Peripheral hilly areas to the north, southeast, and southwest are relatively wealthy and populated by non-Hispanic whites, and flat areas adjacent to the downtown are predominantly Hispanic. As of 2006–07 school year, non-Hispanic white children comprised 71.7% of all students in Bernardo Elementary School (southwest), 60.8% of all students in L.R. Green Elementary School (southeast), and 54.7% of all students in Reidy Creek Elementary School (north); In contrast, Farr Avenue, Pioneer and Lincoln Elementary schools (three large schools just north of

1218-413: The 1880s. The opening of U.S. Route 395 in 1930 boosted economic growth in Escondido. Escondido was primarily an agricultural community, growing muscat grapes initially. After a dam was built in 1894–1895 to form what is known today as Lake Wohlford, orange and lemon trees were planted in large numbers, as were olive and walnut trees. By the 1960s, avocados became the largest local crop. Since

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1276-576: The 1970s, Escondido has lost most of its agricultural land to housing developments, but still retains a significant agricultural presence in the San Pascual Valley, including vineyards, citrus orchards, and avocado orchards. According to the United States Census Bureau , the city has a total area of 37.0 square miles (96 km ). 36.8 square miles (95 km ) of it is land and 0.2 square miles (0.52 km ) of it

1334-594: The 2012 baseball season at the earliest. In December 2010, the Escondido city council voted to go ahead with the ballpark. The stadium was slated to open in April 2013. However, the plan to move the team fell through in late 2011. The San Diego Sabers of the United States Premier Hockey League played at Ice-Plex in Escondido until relocating to Carlsbad Icetown in 2020. Escondido has fifteen parks: The San Diego Zoo Safari Park

1392-481: The City Council, the council has ceased any overt measures against illegal immigrants. Council policies now focus on "quality of life" issues instead. Periodic police checkpoints are set up which randomly stop drivers to check drivers licenses, registration, and insurance. An overnight parking ordinance has been proposed that would limit the number of cars each household can legally park on city streets. The city

1450-544: The Escondido History Center, an independent non-profit museum. San Diego Children's Discovery Museum, across the street on N Broadway, features hands-on exhibits and programs for children up to 10 years of age, with an authentically regional perspective on natural and social science. The History Center features the city's original Santa Fe Depot, first library, Victorian house, barn, and blacksmith shop. The Pioneer Room of Escondido Public Library (located in

1508-414: The Escondido area include chaparral brushland, oak woodland , riparian (stream) woodland, and grassland . The Daley Ranch Preserve north of the city provides a good location to view these natural vegetation types. Escondido has a borderline semi-arid climate ( Köppen : Bsh ) and hot-summer Mediterranean climate ( Köppen : Csa ) with hot summers and cool, wet winters. Owing to its inland setting, it

1566-696: The Escondido team won four straight games to earn the trip to Williamsport. In October 2010, Merritt Paulson , owner of the AAA Portland Beavers franchise, announced that the team was being sold to the North County Baseball ownership group, led by Jeff Moorad , part-owner and CEO of the Beavers parent team, the San Diego Padres . The ownership group discussed building a stadium in Escondido to become operational for

1624-574: The Mathes Center building next to the Main Library) offers photographs, maps, oral histories, genealogical collections, directories and yearbooks documenting Escondido's history. On Friday evenings a car rally called Cruisin' Grand takes place on seven blocks of Grand Avenue, featuring pre-1970 vintage cars every year from April to September. The Escondido Arts Partnership, a non-profit art organization established in 1995, created and hosts

1682-555: The Ramona Grasslands and Bandy Canyon. A third fork, Temescal Creek , rises in the Cleveland National Forest near Lake Henshaw and flows south about 9 miles (14 km) into Santa Ysabel Creek. From there the river flows west past the city of Escondido , and under Interstate 15 before being impounded by Lake Hodges Dam to form Lake Hodges . From the dam to its mouth, the river flows through

1740-681: The Rio Grande in Mexico Escondido River (Nicaragua) Nueces River in Texas, originally named Río Escondido Other uses [ edit ] Escondido, a Latin dance from Argentina Escondido (band) , an American indie folk band A Minute to Pray, a Second to Die (film) See also [ edit ] El Escondido , a volcano in Colombia Puerto Escondido (disambiguation) Río Escondido (disambiguation) Topics referred to by

1798-752: The San Dieguito tribe inhabited much of San Diego County, with their main villages on the San Dieguito River. Remains of this culture are identified as the "San Dieguito River Complex". By the 16th century, most of the basin formed the southern part of the Luiseño tribal territory. The Portola expedition of 1769 camped at the river, not far from the coast. On the De Anza Expedition 's way back to Mexico from San Francisco Bay , Father Pedro Font mentions "San Dieguillo" in his diary on January 10, 1776. An Indian rancheria, San Dieguito,

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1856-713: The Second Saturday Art Walk, involving several galleries and museums in Escondido. It also has a Municipal Gallery including five galleries and five art study spaces. It operates the Betty Woodaman Memorial Art Library, a donated-based art library that offers art books local community, and publishes an annual collection of poetry and art called "Summation". Distinction Gallery on Grand Avenue celebrated its 20th anniversary in September 2023. Known for its eclectic collection,

1914-406: The approximately 64,000 employed civilian residents over the age of 16, 15% work in educational, health care and social services; 13% in retail trade; 13% in construction; 12% in professional, scientific, management, administrative, and waste management services; 11% in arts, entertainment, recreation, and accommodation and food services; 11% in manufacturing; and 11% in other services. According to

1972-650: The average family size was 3.57. The age distribution of the population showed 39,778 people (27.6%) under the age of 18, 15,455 people (10.7%) aged 18 to 24, 41,043 people (28.5%) aged 25 to 44, 32,551 people (22.6%) aged 45 to 64, and 15,084 people (10.5%) who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32.5 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.1 males. There were 48,044 housing units at an average density of 1,298.9 per square mile (501.5/km ), of which 23,759 (52.2%) were owner-occupied, and 21,725 (47.8%) were occupied by renters. The homeowner vacancy rate

2030-409: The city population, are undocumented. Since 2010 federal immigration officials have worked out of the Escondido police station in an unprecedented city-federal partnership. In 2006 the city council proposed and then abandoned an ordinance to punish landlords who rent to illegal immigrants. Due to a public outcry and legal challenges to that proposed housing ordinance, as well as the election of Diaz to

2088-404: The city was 67.82% White , 2.25% African American , 1.23% Native American , 4.46% Asian , 0.23% Pacific Islander , 19.19% from other races , and 4.81% from two or more races. 38.70% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. There were 43,817 households, out of which 39.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.9% were married couples living together, 11.7% had

2146-509: The city's 2021 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, the top employers in the city are: In 2006, Stone Brewing Co. moved its headquarters and brewery from San Marcos, California to a new, much larger facility in the Quail Hills area of Escondido. Dr. Bronner's Magic Soaps is also located in the city. Downtown has become more active in the past few years with the opening of restaurants, cafes, and galleries. A satellite location of

2204-721: The concession stand. Throughout the year, the city keeps stocking different types of fish, which include bass, bluegill, carp, catfish, crappie, and trout. Each year the Trout Derby event is also hosted at Dixon Lake. In the 2010 United States Census , Escondido had a population of 143,911. The population density was 3,890.7 inhabitants per square mile (1,502.2/km ). The racial makeup was 60.4% White (Non-Hispanic White 40.4%), 2.5% African American (2.1% Non-Hispanic black), 1.0% Native American , 6.1% Asian , 0.2% Pacific Islander , 25.4% from other races , and 4.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 48.9% of

2262-561: The downtown) all have more than 85% of Hispanic and less than 6% non-Hispanic white students. Escondido ranks in the top 5 neighborhoods of San Diego with the highest crime rate as of 2022. Escondido's crime rate is considerably higher than the national average. Escondido, on average, has a 40% higher crime rate of all communities of its size. The chance of being the victim of a crime in Escondido in 1 in 14. Escondido crime rates rank similar to El Cajon, National City, Oceanside, Lemon Grove, Barrio Logan, Logan Heights, and Santa Ana. On average,

2320-474: The east. More than 80% of all precipitation takes place from November through March. Snow is virtually unheard of, though occasionally winter and springtime thunderstorms will drop small hail. The climate is mild enough to allow widespread cultivation of avocados and oranges. Escondido is located in a plant hardiness zone 10a. The hottest temperature recorded in Escondido was 115 °F (46 °C) on September 6, 2020. The coldest temperature recorded in Escondido

2378-526: The former Rancho San Bernardo , granted in 1842 and 1845. In 1846, during the Mexican–American War , the Battle of San Pasqual was fought southeast of Escondido. This battle pitted Mexican forces under Andrés Pico (brother of then-California-governor Pío Pico ) against Americans under Stephen W. Kearny , Archibald Gillespie , and Kit Carson . A park in Escondido is named for Carson. The city

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2436-572: The gallery has a particular focus on surrealism. It represents such notable surrealist painters as Casey Weldon and Jon Jaylo . It is in the same arts complex as the nonprofit ArtHatch. From 1964 to 1968, the San Diego Chargers held training camp in Escondido. In 1981, Escondido National Little League became the 19th team to make it to the Little League World Series from the state of California. The team

2494-548: The land to the newly formed Escondido Company in 1884. On December 18, 1885, investors incorporated the Escondido Land and Town Company, and in 1886 this company purchased the 12,814-acre (52 km ) area for approximately $ 100,000. Two years later, in 1888, Escondido was incorporated as a city; the vote was 64 in favor of cityhood with 12 votes against. Railroads such as the Santa Fe and Southern Pacific were laid in

2552-419: The local land was divided into large ranchos . Most of what is now Escondido occupies the former Rancho Rincon del Diablo ("Devil's Corner"), a Mexican land grant given to Juan Bautista Alvarado (not the governor of the same name) in 1843 by Governor Manuel Micheltorena . Alvarado was a regidor of Los Angeles at the time, and the first Regidor of Pueblo San Diego . The southern part of Escondido occupies

2610-523: The long and narrow San Dieguito River Park past Del Mar , and broadens into a tidal waterway and a 150-acre (0.61 km ) lagoon as it crosses under Interstate 5 and past the Del Mar Fairgounds to empty into the Pacific Ocean at Del Mar, California. The San Dieguito River watershed has vast areas, over 83%, of open space. As a result, it provides habitat for hundreds of plant and animal species. Vegetation cover ranges from pine forest on

2668-458: The most gang related activity from 1970-2010. Most notable gangs from Escondido are the Diablos (Also known as Escondido Diablos Viejos, Escondido Viejo Diablos, and Varrio Esco Viejo), Westside (Also known as West Side Gang, WSG, and Westsiders), Santos (Also known as VES and Saints), and Eastside (Also known as Eastsiders and Eastside gang). Residents work in a range of industries. Out of

2726-400: The population. The Census reported that 141,792 people (98.5% of the population) lived in households, 1,333 (0.9%) lived in non-institutionalized group quarters, and 786 (0.5%) were institutionalized. There were 45,484 households, out of which 18,989 (41.7%) had children under the age of 18 living in them, 23,535 (51.7%) were opposite-sex married couples living together, 6,082 (13.4%) had

2784-506: The rancho, while the three Wolfskill brothers each owned an equal share of the other half. John Wolfskill farmed sheep, horses, and cattle on the rancho for a number of years. Wolfskill had frequent conflicts with the Couts family, owners of the neighboring Guajome , Buena Vista , and San Marcos ranchos, over grazing lands and watering holes. In October 1883, a group of Los Angeles investors purchased Rancho Rincon del Diablo. This group sold

2842-441: The reduction is rape which is down 24.32%. Armed robberies went down 23.86%, followed by aggravated assault which is down 16.81%. There were 3 homicides in the city, the same as the previous year. Due to the declines in crime, an increased law enforcement presence, and other factors, Escondido is generally considered a safe place to live. Like many other cities, Escondido has struggled with gangs and gang activity. Escondido saw

2900-454: The same term [REDACTED] This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title Escondido . If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change the link to point directly to the intended article. Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Escondido&oldid=1112180230 " Categories : Disambiguation pages Place name disambiguation pages Hidden categories: Short description

2958-445: The slopes of the headwater mountains to arid grassland on the plateaus and plains further downstream. However, 18% of the basin, mostly along the shoreline, is devoted to urban areas. About 150,000 people live in the San Dieguito River watershed, but could expand to 210,000 by 2015. The lower river suffers from pollutants that affect rivers all over Southern California, mainly from E. coli bacteria from urban runoff . Prehistorically,

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3016-518: The state of California to create a new Territory of Colorado (at this time the territory that would become the state of Colorado was named " Jefferson "). San Diego Judge Oliver S. Witherby suggested placing the capitol of the new territory in Rancho Rincon del Diablo. He envisioned a railroad connecting San Diego to Fort Yuma through an area about two miles (3 km) south of the current Escondido site, heading east through San Pasqual. With

3074-426: The town of San Pasqual . Santa Ysabel Creek rises in the northeastern corner of the San Dieguito River watershed and flows west, creating Lake Sutherland . It then flows out of the lake's dam and westwards for the rest of its course. Its total length is about 11 miles (18 km). Santa Maria Creek, the smaller of the two streams, begins near the city of Ramona and flows northwards about 7 miles (11 km) through

3132-493: Was 13 °F (−11 °C) on January 2, 1901, and January 7, 1913. Dixon Lake is located in the north of Escondido. It is a popular place for picnics, camping, and fishing. Dixon Lake has been granted an Aquaculture Permit by the State of California Department of Fish and Wildlife, so that fishing licenses are no longer required. However, all anglers eight years and older will need daily lake fishing permits, which are available at

3190-458: Was 2.2%; the rental vacancy rate was 6.0%. 70,936 people (49.3% of the population) lived in owner-occupied housing units and 70,856 people (49.2%) lived in rental housing units. As of the census of 2000, there were 133,559 people, 43,817 households, and 31,153 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,421.4/km (3,680.9/mi ). There were 45,050 housing units at an average density of 479.4/km (1,241.6/mi ). The racial makeup of

3248-404: Was 31 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.1 males. The median income for a household in the city was $ 42,567, and the median income for a family was $ 48,456. Males had a median income of $ 32,627 versus $ 27,526 for females. The per capita income for the city was $ 18,241. 13.4% of the population and 9.3% of families were below

3306-697: Was first District 31 champions, then District 8 champions. They then won the Southern California Divisional Tournament at Youth Athletic Park by beating San Bernardino Civitan 3–2 in the quarterfinals, then beating Granada Hills American 5–1 in the semifinals and then beating Ladera National 7–5 in the finals to earn a trip to the Western Regional. At the Western Regional in San Bernardino,

3364-478: Was home to a largely Spanish-speaking population in the first census, taken in 1850 when California became a state. After statehood, non-Hispanic settlers came to Southern California in increasing numbers, many of them from the Midwestern states. The decade of the 1880s is known as the "Southern California Land Boom" because so many people moved to the state. In 1853, pro-Southern Copperheads proposed dividing

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