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Speed Limit Changes Approved
Approval of updated Engineering and Traffic Survey leads to speed reduction on 10 roadway segments

Poway Bans AI Data Centers
Council unanimously passed ordinance that focuses on land use, not technology

From Sea to Shining Sea
Words by Carmen Macri Here is everything we know — and everything we don’t — about the USS Abraham Lincoln and its grueling 286 days at sea. November 20, 2025 – Departure: The USS Abraham Lincoln and its Carrier Strike Group departed its homeport at Naval Base San Diego destined…

Cardinal News recognized for sustainability by online local news publishers
LION Publishers presented the honors at its summit in San Diego this week.

News Release - Residential Structure Fire
On September 09, 2026 at approximately 10:12 a.m., North Comm Communication Center received a report of a commercial structure fire in a 3-story apartment complex located at 1225 E Grand Ave in Escondido.

Poway Rotary Parade Route Detours
Info on road closures, detours before and during the Poway Rotary Parade on Saturday, Sept. 12.

Zone 1: Street Maintenance
The slurry portion of the project will be occur this fall.

Espola Road Traffic Signal Upgrades
The adaptive traffic system uses real-time sensor data to dynamically adjust timing.

Poway Announces New Captain
Captain Nanette McMasters to lead Poway Station

City Boards, Commissions, & Committees
City Boards, Commissions, & Committees RVazquez Fri, 09/04/2026 - 08:29 https://boards.sandiego.gov/
Forecast of Projects to be Awarded in Fiscal Year 2027 (Adopted Budget)
Forecast of Projects to be Awarded in Fiscal Year 2027 (Adopted Budget) RCamerino Wed, 09/02/2026 - 13:13 Data Date: July 1, 2026 To create the print version set the font-size:0.5em on both tables. Save as PDF in Chrome; More Settings - Margins:None and Scale:85. Also change link…
Coastal Cleanup Day
Join the City of Escondido in diverting waste from our local waterways on September 19!