Old Escondido Historic District

Old Escondido residents — voting is now OPEN for the new Juniper Street light color options! 💡
The lights are on tonight and will continue to be on through Sunday evening so you can walk or drive by and see both options in person before casting your vote.

✨ Option 1: Neutral Light — White LED
✨ Option 2: Warm Light — Amber LED

The City is conducting this vote to learn which lighting option residents prefer for Juniper Street.
Cast your vote here:
https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sv/UgIUH6b
Be sure to check them out after dark and share your preference.

Hello Old Escondido Neighborhood Residents,

Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts over the past few months regarding the Juniper Street ornamental lighting. We’ve heard clearly that while many residents appreciate the added safety and aesthetics these lights provide, there are different preferences regarding brightness and color tone.

To help us move forward, the City will be testing two lighting options on Juniper Street:

· A neutral, white light option
· A warmer, amber light option

Both options will be installed on the street at the same time, so you can see and compare them in real conditions.

The lighting test will take place over three evenings from May 14-17. On Thursday, May 14, at 7:45 p.m., City staff will be on-site to answer questions, listen to feedback, and explain the differences between the two options.

Please meet on the west side of the alley on Juniper between 6th Ave. and 7th Ave.

After viewing the lights, neighbors will be invited to share their preferences through a short online survey.

Please note that City crews will be out ahead of the meeting to test the lights, so you may notice some activity during the evening, the week of May 11.

Your input is essential in helping us select a solution that balances safety, comfort, and neighborhood character.

We hope you’ll join us and be part of the decision-making process.

Thank you for your continued engagement and partnership.

From: Danielle Lopez
Housing and Neighborhood Services Manager

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Tomorrow’s the day! 🏡🌸 The 27th Annual Old Escondido Mother’s Day Home Tour is almost here and this year’s homes are absolutely stunning. From charming historic cottages to beautifully restored classics, you do not want to miss this lineup.

⏰ Just a few hours left to grab advance tickets for $30. Day of tickets will be $35!

Spend the day exploring the beauty, history, and character that make Old Escondido so special. We can’t wait to welcome everyone tomorrow! 💕

Tickets available now at oldescondido.org or through the link in bio.

We’re looking for a few more friendly faces to help us out on the afternoon shift for the Mother’s Day Home Tour 🌸🏡

Perk alert: you’ll get two FREE tickets to tour all the homes in the morning (and trust us… this year is too good to miss 👀✨)

It’s such a fun way to spend the day, meet great people, and be part of something special in our neighborhood 💛

Come join us! Message us or sign up through the link in bio 🌿

‼️Attention Old Escondido residents‼️

Have gently used household items, tools, or goods to donate?
The Trash to Treasures event is also part rummage sale. All proceeds go straight back into the neighborhood through the Old Escondido Historic District organization.

Anything donated but not sold will be disposed of at the end of the event.
There will be dumpsters available Saturday, April 18th from 8am-12pm for neighborhood residents.
*This event is made possible by the City of Escondido’s Neighborhood Services and Old Escondido Historic District organization. Come meet your neighbors and drop off your items.

Please note, trash or items for this event can’t include electronics, household appliances, and hazardous materials.
This includes paint products, pool chemicals, pesticides, turpentine, antifreeze, used motor oil or filters, any types of batteries, tires, aerosol cans, fluorescent light tubes and bulbs, computers, printers, miscellaneous computer equipment, cell phones and accessories, televisions, VCRs, radios, stereos, DJ equipment, and anything similar or determined by staff to be unacceptable. In addition, no items containing mercury such as gauges, thermometers, thermostats and switches, and examples of appliances include stoves, ovens, clothes dryers, water heaters, furnaces, space heaters, fans, and anything similar.

On the day of event, our dedicated volunteers will ensure everything runs smoothly. Remember to bring proof of residency, and let’s make this year’s Trash to Treasures the best one yet!