Mission Initiatives Transparency Community Network Community Media Get Involved FAQ

By the people. For the people. With the people.

We empower Escondido residents to run their own digital infrastructure — open budgets, community networks, and shared media — lowering costs while increasing transparency and civic ownership.

Transparent Budgets

Human‑friendly dashboards that show where every dollar goes.

Community Network

Open access Wi‑Fi and fiber integrations owned by the people.

Shared Knowledge & Media

Public‑domain/CC libraries and cooperative media access.

Our Mission

Escondido Open Source exists to return ownership of the city to its citizens. We build open, affordable, and resilient systems that let residents see clearly how money is spent, communicate freely over community‑owned networks, and access knowledge without gatekeepers.

See Clearly

Readable budget dashboards with raw‑data links.

Communicate Freely

Open Wi‑Fi + fiber integrations, local‑first services.

Access Knowledge

Kiwix, open data portals, and lawful shared media.

Initiatives

Open Budget Dashboard
  • FY25–26 parsing + interactive charts
  • Downloadable CSV/JSON
  • “Where does it go?” summaries
Community Network
  • Pilot AP mesh + fiber ONT integration
  • QoS for streaming evenings
  • Privacy‑respecting seamless access
Community Media & Knowledge
  • Kiwix offline library for schools/parks
  • Jellyfin coop (lawful content only)
  • Local‑first mirrors & caching

Transparency That Makes Sense

We convert raw budget PDFs into human‑first visuals. Every chart links back to source lines so anyone can verify and audit.

  • Citywide inflow → outflow Sankey
  • Department & program breakdowns
  • Searchable vendor payments

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Community Network

A resilient, affordable mesh that prioritizes local services and fair bandwidth. Built on open standards and public participation.

Fiber ONT Ready QoS for Prime Time Privacy‑first Local Caching

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Community Media & Knowledge

Lawful, cooperative access to public‑domain and licensed content, plus offline‑first knowledge (Kiwix) for schools, parks, and emergencies.

  • Public‑domain and Creative Commons libraries
  • Local‑first mirrors and caches
  • Clear governance and compliance guardrails

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Get Involved

Neighbors & Volunteers

Host an AP, help parse budgets, or run a neighborhood node.

Join the roster
Civic Partners

Work with us on pilots, data sharing, and joint infrastructure.

Start a pilot
Stay in the Loop

Get occasional updates on pilots, meetups, and milestones.

FAQ

No. It’s a community project focused on public benefit and open governance.
We’re nonpartisan. Our focus is practical civic infrastructure residents can verify and help maintain.
Only public‑domain/CC works or properly licensed materials. Governance and compliance are documented and public.
Yes — pilots prioritize neighborhood volunteers and partner sites. Coverage maps will guide placements.