The San Marcos Prevention Coalition is a grass-roots, non-profit group working together for alcohol and drug-free San Marcos youth. The coalition was founded by three residents, Letty Robles, Audra Wallace and K.C. Strang because they saw that while San Marcos has a lot to offer in terms of drug and […] Read More
It’s hard to believe that we are just now starting what is traditionally our ‘fire season’ here in San Marcos. After what we experienced with the fires in May, it is easy to think, ‘We are done’…’We had our disaster’…’We are safe’. But are we? Will we experience more […] Read More
By: Noelle Friedberg San Diego is one of the best places for a picnic in the nation. Our perfect weather and beautiful scenery make this area unbeatable. From creeks, to beach-front, to lake-side – there’s a picnic spot for everyone in North County. August is the perfect time to pack […] Read More
One of the landmarks in San Marcos is Old California Restaurant Row. There are fifteen restaurants in this complex right next to the Edwards Stadium 18 Cinema. Whatever time of day and whatever mood you’re in, you are sure to find something to satisfy your appetite. Acapulco Restaurant China Wokery […] Read More
Ready for some Sunday morning fun? The first Sunday of each month, Old California Restaurant Row hosts ArtWalk from 10AM to 2PM and it’s becoming quite a community event. Held in conjunction with Sensational Sundays Car Show and the Farmers Market, ArtWalk truly has something for everyone. Come take a […] Read More
By: Nimish Shrivastava “What can promote innocent mirth, and I may say virtue, more than a good riddle?” ― George Eliot Welcome to this small endeavor of promoting mirth, virtue, or perhaps just a little bit of workout for your gray matter at the start of another school year! Before […] Read More
Each year CVS/Caremark, in collaboration with WorkAbility 1, selects one student from each of the five WorkAbility regions in California to receive the Student Award of Excellence in recognition of their participation in a work experience opportunity at a CVS/Pharmacy store. Carlos Baeza, a junior at San Marcos High School, […] Read More
How often do you cruise along Discovery Street? Have you ever wondered about that little pink house that sits on the corner of Discovery and Via Vera Cruz? (Or at least that where it was sitting until a few weeks ago). Back in May, if you drove along Discovery, you […] Read More
The City of San Marcos offers some great resources for disaster preparedness right on their website. How to Prepare What to Include in an Emergency Kit San Diego Preparedness App Will you be ready for the next wildfire? Here’s a great resource from Cal Fire to walk you through a […] Read More
We will not soon forget what happened here in San Marcos starting May 14, 2014 as the Cocos Fire swept through our City. It’s one of those major events that we will refer to for years to come. As I pulled out of the gates in my own neighborhood off […] Read More
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