As North City rises, homeowners resist easement takeover
SAN MARCOS — As plans advance for the next phases of the 195-acre North City project in downtown San Marcos, a local family is fighting...
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Necessity Coffee brews success with expansion to San Marcos
SAN MARCOS — Back in 2021, when he was still looking for a location to open his own Encinitas-based coffee shop, entrepreneur Jon Runion made...
The holidays start at San Marcos’ original & only Holly Jolly Holiday Market
Get Ready to Eat, Drink & Be Merry at the 6th Annual San Marcos “Holly Jolly” Holiday Market! The San Marcos Chamber of Commerce is...
Renowned chef Christophe Rull opens patisserie in North City
SAN MARCOS — Michelin-trained pastry chef, U.S. Chocolate Master, and culinary TV personality Christophe Rull has brought his talents to North City with the opening...
Scripps Health plans new medical center in San Marcos
SAN MARCOS — Scripps Health will build a new medical center in the North City area of San Marcos on land initially purchased decades ago,...
San Marcos Unified buys North City property for $12.5M
SAN MARCOS — The San Marcos Unified School District has authorized a $12.5 million purchase agreement for a 4-acre plot in the North City West...
North City project advances with plans for new park
SAN MARCOS — A new 16.5-acre park is coming to the growing North City area of San Marcos, and several residents provided feedback at a...
Developers get flexibility to construct taller buildings in North City
SAN MARCOS — Developers of the rapidly-growing North City area in San Marcos were granted the flexibility to design buildings twice the height previously allowed,...
State of the Community: San Marcos officials reflect back, look ahead
SAN MARCOS — Expanding the San Marcos downtown core, a return to in-person schooling and new industries were among the completed and future developments highlighted...
North City developers request to increase building height limits
SAN MARCOS — Developers of the North City project in San Marcos are asking the city for permission to make a series of project adjustments,...
San Marcos to host Belgian Waffle Ride cycling event
SAN MARCOS – The City of San Marcos is hosting the 2021 Belgian Waffle Ride this weekend, featuring a challenging new route for cyclists, a...
North City project focuses on sustainability, high-tech infrastructure
SAN MARCOS — Over the last decade, San Marcos’ North City neighborhood has progressively transformed into a vibrant downtown district boasting urban architecture, new restaurants...
North City plants oak tree roots at development roundabout
SAN MARCOS — A century-old, 35-foot-tall oak tree was lifted by crane on Aug. 12 from a hillside to the central roundabout of a new...
Lick the Plate: Umami Japanese delights in San Marcos
Umami Japanese opened in San Marcos on Nov. 1 but was running like an established restaurant when I visited during their second week open....
Stella, Halcyon open in North City
Another key piece of the community has come online, adding to the mix of restaurants, apartments and entertainment venues in the development that some proponents...