San Marcos allocates $1M in block grant funding for upcoming fiscal year
SAN MARCOS — The City Council agreed to allocate over $1 million in federal Community Development Block Grant funds last week toward public service and...
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San Marcos nonprofit grows programs for veterans, families
SAN MARCOS — When stepping into a leadership role at Wounded Warrior Homes, Rick Espitia knew he wanted to make some changes. Espitia became executive director...
NCTD re-elects Bhat-Patel, Sannella as board leadership
REGION — The North County Transit District Board of Directors has re-elected Carlsbad Mayor Pro Tempore Priya Bhat-Patel as board chair and San Marcos Deputy...
Longtime folk singer Joel Rafael donates collection to Cal State San Marcos
SAN MARCOS — Joel Rafael, a San Diego County-based folk musician who has performed his Woody Guthrie-influenced tunes for more than 50 years, has donated...
San Marcos seniors turn back the clock at 1950s-themed Sock Hop
SAN MARCOS — Residents of Silvergate San Marcos stepped back in time last week for a lively 1950s-themed Sock Hop that brought dancing, laughter, and...
Some 144 firearms turned in at San Marcos sheriff’s office
SAN MARCOS — A weekend gun safety event resulted in people turning in 144 firearms at a San Diego County sheriff’s station, officials said. The...
San Diego fire agencies to practice wildland preparedness
SAN MARCOS — Fire personnel will participate in the annual San Diego County Multi-Agency Wildland Preparedness Exercise beginning next month in San Marcos and surrounding...
Dr. Seuss, San Diego foundations launch ‘Ready To Learn’ literacy project
REGION — Whether with a cat in a hat, a fox in a box or the Lorax, young readers got a boost today thanks to...
Madison wins inaugural Tri-City Invitational hoops tournament
CARLSBAD — Madison Middle School won the first-ever Tri-City Invitational basketball tournament, defeating Double Peak 47-40 in the championship game on March 15 at the...
Oceanside Social Security Office in doubt amid DOGE cuts
OCEANSIDE — As the Department of Government Efficiency continues its cuts across the federal government, North County was thrown into confusion as to the status...
Ovation Theatre set to perform ‘Cinderella’
REGION — Encinitas-based Ovation Theatre is set to present Rodgers and Hammerstein’s “Cinderella,” a fresh, new take on the timeless tale of love, hope and...
Leading Note Studios celebrates 15 years of music education
ENCINITAS — Nestled in the heart of the city, Leading Note Studios has been nurturing a passion for music in both children and adults of...
Silvergate hosts KPBS radio host Richard Lederer for author event
SAN MARCOS — Silvergate San Marcos, a senior living community, was abuzz with excitement last week as residents and guests gathered on Aug. 8 for...
Local English-style pub attracts crowd for Euro 2024 final
SAN MARCOS — While the big game may have ended in heartbreak for England fans, Sunday was still a good day for Churchill’s Pub and...
North County water agencies to receive $6 million for reused water
REGION — The United States Bureau of Reclamation has recommended a $6 million grant to a coalition of local water and wastewater agencies to develop...