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Happy Juneteenth. Happy Solstice. A poem about love
A beautiful reflection of how we can better love each other. The Sun Never Says Even after all this time The sun never says to the earth, “You owe Me.” Look what happens with A love like that, It lights the Whole Sky. ~ Hafiz
Act Now to Stop the Ice Arena on Public Parkland
Escondido Indivisible supports the activities of the Save Kit Carson Park and Friends of Kit Carson Park community organization to move this project out of the Park. Here is information from them below about the project that threatens our public land. Please email…
CONTINUED Again: Housing Site near Chatham Needs Envl Review and Mitigation- continued to end of July
https://escondidoneighbors.org/wp-admin/post.php?post=390&action=edit Escondido Neighbors United has raised concerns about this project. This project will now be heard at the end of July or early August. …
We Need an Affordable Housing Rule in Escondido
HUD Action Plan The Escondido CIty Council says they want to address housing costs and homelessness, and yet they do not adopt actions needed to address these neejds. A recent comment letter by Escondido Neighbors for Solutions states what the Council should…
Your car wash is supporting the abduction of Escondido community members.
On February 25th, Mayor Dane White and the Escondido City Council voted to maintain the city’s contract allowing federal immigration enforcement agents to use the Escondido Police Department firing range, over the objections of hundreds of residents who showed…
Donors to Dane White Re-Election Campaign
Campaign FInance Filings for Mayor Dane White 2026 election February 2, 2026 Filing July 2025 Filing
iNewsource: ICE, border agents have quietly used San Diego County Sheriff’s gun range for years
ICE, border agents have quietly used San Diego County Sheriff’s gun range for years https://inewsource.org/2026/04/21/ice-border-immigration-gun-range-san-diego-trump/ Apparently, the Sheriff’s Department has also been raising revenue by allowing ICE and Border…
600 Came to Plead for Our Safety. Dane White Called us Ridiculous
600 Came to Plead for Our Safety. Dane White Called us Ridiculous On February 25, 2026, Escondido held a public hearing on whether to cancel a contract allowing ICE agents to use the city’s police firing range. The turnout was overwhelming: 600 people attended,…
Nourish yourself at Escondoodles. While you’re there see a Rare Bird.
April is Escondido’s Arts, Culture, and Creativity Month . One of the many cool things offered is Escondoodles: Creative Reuse Store! They offer classes and more! Theater-goers who attended the fantastic Kahlo, Dali, & Freud: Your Unconscious Mind were treated to…
Poor Planning Pursued by Escondido
On April 15, The Council voted to accept the application and begin processing an ill-advised general plan amendment (GPA) for Escondido that would cause high-density housing to encroach into a zoned industrial area. (Support: J. Garcia, C. Garcia and Fitzgerald,…
List of best practices for producing affordable homes
Here is an County of San Diego compilation of affordable homes rules in the area. Best Practices for Inclusionary/Affordable Homes Rules The County developed this list of programs in the region and the state as they began work on its own policy for increasing…
How the ICE Firing Range Contract Harms Escondido- An Explainer
EscInd Explainer How the ICE Firing Range Contract Harms our City and what we can do about it. How the ICE Firing Range Contract Harms Escondido Increases Risk to Residents, Undermines Public Safety Escondido Police Department’s (EPD) contract with Immigration and…
We need an Affordable Homes Rule
The city is far behind on production of affordable housing and ‘middle income’ housing. A policy known as ‘inclusionary housing’ is a common tool used by governments to ensure as housing is produced, a full range of housing types is…
Housing over Headlines- New Video Series
We are lucky that local housing policy expert Victoria Nayak has started a very helpful YouTube channel to help everyone understand the housing issues in Escondido. Housing over Headlines: The $3 million question Audio File from March 25, 2026 HOME Investment…
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Faith Leaders Oppose ICE Contract- Call for Cancellation
During the Feb. 25, 2026 hearing, many faith leaders added their voices to the 100’s of people in attendance to oppose the ICE Contract and ask for its cancellation. These leaders show what it means to stand up for the community. Thank you. Escondido Together…
Dane WHITE and Joe GARCIA have FAILED ESCONDIDO
Mayor Dane White and Deputy Mayor Joe Garcia (D2) have consistently turned their backs on Escondido residents who they are supposed to serve. FAILED TO CANCEL ICE FIRING RANGE CONTRACT PUTTING US AT MORE RISK. Despite massive community protests, they chose to…
Support Rental Assistance at April 8 City Council Mtg, 5PM
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 by HUD. The City has been aware of these expiring funds since at least late 2025…
Tell the City Council HOME Funds must go to Rental Assistance, Now
We have a chance to provide over $500,000 in funding for rental assistance NOW! But the city council and staff are, so far, refusing. People need this help. Please contact the Mayor and City Council and urge them to immediately direct these funds to rental assistance!…
We Need an Escondido Climate Commission
The City committed to creation of a Climate Commission to oversee and help implement the Climate Action Plan in 2021. Years later, it is still not done. Here is a letter written by Escondido Neighbors for Solutions again in 2025 requesting the City Council take this…
TODAY No Kings 3, Grape Day Park 3 PM
Be Part of the largest protest in American History TODAY. NO Kings 3 will be held in Escondido at Grape Day Park. It will be the largest nationwide protest in history. You’ll want to be there! 😊Please plan to attend TODAY March 28, 3-5:30 at Grape Day Park. Sign up…
Help us Spread the Word- Flyer with QR codes for links
Here is a flyer with key QR Codes for how people can get involved. Please help us spread the word and share with others. https://escondidoindivisible.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/We-are-INDIVISIBLE.pdf
Appalled at the Council’s Behavior- Letter to the Editor in Times Advocate
March 5, 2026 https://www.times-advocate.com/articles/letter-to-the-editor-appalled-at-the-councils-behavior/ As always, we appreciate the Times Advocate’s willing to publish a variety of views in their letters to the editor. Editor, Times-Advocate: I am…
NO KINGS 3- March 28, Grape Day Park 3PM Sign up Now
NO Kings 3 will be held in Escondido at Grape Day Park. It will be the largest nationwide protest in history. You’ll want to be there! 😊Please plan to attend on March 28, 3-5:30 at Grape Day Park. Sign up here. Also, we need volunteers and help. Please sign up here…
Event Report: Deputy Mayor Joe Garcia Protested at Community Event.
Community Demands Continue for Council to Cancel ICE Firing Range Contract. On Sunday, March 8, over 20 protesters assembled outside the Center for the Arts Escondido to protest Deputy Mayor Joe Garcia for his inaction to cancel the ICE contract at the February 28…
Get Ready to Vote JUNE 2, 2026 in the Primary
Mark Your Calendar to be sure you are Ready and Aware of dates for Voting in this important primary election. Now Look for your Voter Verification flyer which you should receive soon. Check that the address information is correct. Week of May 4 Look for your ballot in…
Community Response to Noem Ouster- Media Release
Community Response to Noem Ouster, March 5, 2026 For Immediate Release March 5, 2026 Contact: Salvador G, sgsarmiento@ndlon.org Reaction to Ouster of DHS Secretary Noem Escondido, CA. In response to reports that DHS Secretary Kristi Noem is being removed from her…
Protest: Cancel ICE Contract Action Continues, Sunday, 11-3, CCAE
Last week, the Mayor and three Councilmembers (Dane White, Joe Garcia, Christian Garcia, Judy Fitzgerald) failed to take action to stop ICE from using our firing range continuing additional ICE presence in Escondido. However, we refuse to take no for an answer and we…
Media Reports: ICE Firing Range Contract
The City Council hearing on Feb.25, 2026 related to the ICE Firing Range contract was featured significantly in the media. Here are a few clips. San Diego Union Tribune CalMatters Channel…
Escondido Council Majority Abandons Families, Aligns with ICE Against Own City Residents at 2/25/26 meeting
Statement of Escondido Indivisible on February 25, 2026 Council Meeting Resulting in the Continuation of the ICE Firing Range Contract Escondido Council Majority Abandons Families and Aligns with ICE Against Own City Residents. In spite of hundreds of residents…
Commitment to Nonviolence and Peaceful Protest
All events held or participated in by Escondido Indivisible adhere to strict Indivisible peaceful protect and commitment to nonviolence. If you cannot commit to these protocols and values, please do not attend. Non-violence is our strength. We are firmly committed to…
33 Elected Officials File Joint Statement Opposing ICE Contract
Thirty-three elected officials submitted a joint letter urging the Escondido City Council to cancel City agreements allowing agents of DHS to continue use of the city-owned firing range. The letter endorses the goals and recommendations of the Sowing Seeds of Dignity…
This is it! Time to Cancel the ICE Contract, Feb. 25 at 5 PM
This is it! Our chance to get the Escondido City Council to finally, Cancel the Agreements that allow ICE to use our Firing Range. We need to Pack the House https://www.mobilize.us/indivisiblenorthcountysandiego/event/908238/ Please sign up here and learn more…
Media Clip: SD Councilmember von Wilpert calls for Cancellation of ICE contract, delivers 3,000 petitions
A big thank you to SD Council Member Marni von Wilpert for demaning and end to the ICE contract. February 18, 2026 SD Council Member Urges ICE Contract Cancellation, Delivers 3,000 petitions
Residents Speak Out-Letters to the Editor- Cancel ICE
The Cost of Complicity Escondido Invites ICE into our Community Times are Different Now The Coast News Police Contract Reveals Shooting Range Used for ICE Training
Support Affordable Housing: Two Meetings this week that matter
This week there are two public meetings scheduled where housing policy in Escondido will be discussed and shaped. Escondido Housing Subcommittee meets 3PM Tuesday, Feb. 17 City Manager’s Conference Room, 201 North Broadway, Escondido, CA 92025 Escondido City Council…
Tool Kit to Use to Demand City Cancel the ICE Contract
Here is a link to the toolkit to make individual comments easier that Sowing Seeds of Dignity created to help us take action against the ICE contract issue. It has all the information you need to take the critical actions listed below. Please share with friends and…
Council Can Cancel Firing Range Agreements Now
There is new information about the agreements signed between the Police Department and ICE. Documents clearly state, “Termination. This MOA will remain in effect until terminated by the Parties. Either Party may terminate the MOA immediately upon written notice.” …
Links to documents for ICE use of firing range
Here are links to the documents related to Firing Range Agreements between the City and ICE Chief Plunkett Memo Firing Range Use Agreement MOA between ICE and Escondido MOA extension Procurement document 1 Procurement document 2
Ask City Council to Support Housing Assistance
There is an important upcoming City Council vote regarding expiring HUD HOME funds that could be used to provide much-needed rental assistance to struggling Escondido residents.
Cancel ICE Firing Range Contract in Escondido
On January 14, the Escondido Police Department entered into a contract that allows DHS/ICE to use our Escondido firing range. Fortunately, Mayor White has scheduled this for the City Council discussion on February 25th, but we are calling for cancellation now.
Announcing the Escondido Regional Events Calendar
This calendar represents a joint effort and events of many groups working in Escondido.
California announces new online portal to report misconduct by federal agents
This is a new much-needed tool to report federal agent misconduct to authorities. Since our local city council will not act to challenge federal agents or protect community members, we need to use this to make our community safer.
Community Response Training Oct 12, 1-3
Community Response Training Oct 12, 1-3 October 6, 2025 Join the Escondido Dem Club (EDC), Alianza Communitaria, Universidad Populaire, and Voces for an important training this Saturday, Oct. 12, 1-3 at 1525 Simpson Way in Escondido. . Learn how to respond safely and…
We need to demand action on ICE activity in Esco
Time is running out. We need to demand action from the Esco City Council to protect residents from ICE.
Join Neighbors to Weigh in on Immigration Actions
Escondido Indivisible members joined with Escondido Neighbors for Solutions to urge our elected officials to help us address the worst excesses of federal immigration enforcement agents active in our city.
Attend City Council Wed, Sept 17, 5 PM
Please attend tomorrow, Wednesday, Sept. 17, 5 PM, Escondido City Hall, 201 N. Broadway for two actions.