Mission Hills High named California Distinguished School
The San Marcos Unified school was one of 19 in San Diego County to be honored, a distinction each school will hold for two years.
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Embattled post commander speaks out in Legion newsletter
Mick Sobczak recently faced a trial to decide his future at the post after social media posts surfaced showing his ties to the Proud Boys.
Escondido council to revisit cannabis issue on May 19
A resolution to potentially legalize cannabis sales in the city was on the council agenda in March, but discussion was postponed.
Escondido police release bodycam footage of homeless man fatally shot by officer
In the April 21 incident, the officer was responding to 911 calls of a man reportedly hitting cars with a “metal pole.”
San Marcos church hosted anti-vaccine speaker
In February, Awaken Church invited Dr. Simone Gold, a well-known anti-vaccine doctor, to speak on the COVID-19 vaccine and masks.
Escondido decides against pursuing single-use plastics policy
The majority of the City Council opted against going down a route that might lead to a citywide ban on plastic.
San Marcos Unified votes to expand in-person learning
The school district, under pressure for not complying with a judge's recent order, is moving forward with expansion effective May 4.
Nonprofit to build North County homes for two wounded Marine veterans
The Escondido homes being built by the national nonprofit Homes for Our Troops will feature more than 40 major special adaptations.
Escondido wants proposed county recycling center to get EIR
The city has expressed opposition to the plan without an assessment of its environmental impacts.
City Council accepts grant program funds, approves CDBG annual action plan
The San Marcos City Council met on April 13, to approve funds from two grant programs.
