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🌱 How San Marcos pulled ahead in North County’s housing race

Greetings San Marcos! We’re your go-to source for what’s happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How San Marcos pulled ahead in North County’s housing race
  • Want city work? See how to bid on the Safety Center upgrade.
  • What we know about February’s fatal DUI crash in San Marcos

Also on today's calendar: Sunday Morning Metaphysics at Center Spiritual Living Carlsbad and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 74 and low of 47 degrees.
  • Saturday: Partly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 77, low: 51.
  • Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high of 76 and low of 48 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. San Marcos leads North County in meeting housing goals (thecoastnews.com) — San Marcos is currently leading all North County cities in meeting state-mandated housing goals, especially for moderate and low-income units, with major projects rising around Cal State San Marcos and Kaiser. The city has already exceeded its targets for higher-income housing and is making notable progress on very low-income units, shaping what future neighborhoods and affordability will look like for local residents.
   

2. Legal Notices, April 17, 2026 (thecoastnews.com) — San Marcos is seeking contractor proposals to replace chiller and boiler systems at the San Marcos Safety Center and has scheduled an April 28 City Council hearing on its 2026–27 CDBG Action Plan and amendments to prior years’ plans. Local residents, nonprofits, and businesses can review draft documents now, submit written comments by April 22, and attend a mandatory May 1 site walk if interested in bidding on the Safety Center project.
   

3. Man pleads not guilty to murder in pedestrian's San Marcos death (thecoastnews.com) — A San Marcos pedestrian was killed in February, and a 39-year-old man has now pleaded not guilty to murder and related DUI charges in connection with the crash. Prosecutors say the victim, a Vista resident, was struck while standing beside his parked car on North Pacific Street, and the driver allegedly fled on foot. The suspect remains jailed without bail following his arraignment.
   

4. Cal State San Marcos softball star leads the nation in batting average and eyes a national championship (10news.com) — A standout Cal State San Marcos shortstop is leading NCAA Division II in batting average and powering the Cougars toward a potential national championship, with home doubleheaders against Cal Poly Humboldt starting tomorrow. Jillian Albayati, praised as a quiet leader by teammates, switched from baseball to softball at Cal State San Marcos and plans to continue her career in the new Women’s Professional Baseball League.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • I'm pretty sure this is a male Costa's hummingbird on my back yard feeder, taken Saturday, April 11.
    I moved to San Marcos almost four years ago and until now I have only seen Allen's hummingbirds on any of my three feeders. I was thrilled! (Nextdoor Santa Fe Hills)
  • PSA - This morning, for the first time in months, I spotted Argentine ants marching across the walkway next to my house.
    If you've had ant invasions at your place in the past, I recommend having some Terro ant baits on hand. It's the only product I've found that will… (Nextdoor Santa Fe Hills)
  • California State University San Marcos posted a job opening for Assistant Professor of Computer Science in San Marcos. Apply here.
  • The Home Depot, Inc. posted a job opening for Lot Associate in San Marcos. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near San Marcos here.

Ok San Marcos! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The NO-BELL prize (Thank you Gina M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in San Marcos

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in San Marcos

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.