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🌱 Thinking FNP? See how CSU San Marcos stacks up statewide

Coming up on the San Marcos Patch calendar: in-Person Divorce Workshop Presented by Top Local Professionals

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Greetings San Marcos! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Thinking FNP? See how CSU San Marcos stacks up statewide

Also on today's calendar: in-Person Divorce Workshop Presented by Top Local Professionals and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Very hot with sunshine, with a high of 99 and low of 66 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Wednesday: Sunshine and hot, temps: high: 95, low: 61.
  • Thursday: Sunny and very warm, with a high of 90 and low of 63 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Best California FNP Programs 2027: ROI & Career Guide (allnurses.com) — If you're a local nurse considering becoming a family nurse practitioner, this guide breaks down costs, clinical hours, and scheduling for the CSU San Marcos program right here in town. It compares San Marcos' hybrid, working-nurse-friendly track with other affordable options statewide, and explains admissions requirements, loan repayment programs, and how quickly graduates typically recoup their tuition investment in California's high-paying NP market.
   

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    My sweet dog Lexii got out while I was loading my car from work this morning at about 5:30. I can't find her anywhere I sure could use your help if… (Nextdoor Knoll-Westlake-SMB)
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🗞 Nearby News

Vista

Escondido

  • Tragic Collision on Champagne Boulevard Kills Cyclist (sweetlaw.com)
  • 104-Degree October Heat Bakes Riverside, Corona, Santa Clarita, and Inland Southern California Valleys Hotter Than Las Vegas and Phoenix Before Weekend Cooldown (bananatreenews.today)

Oceanside

  • 18-Year-Old Arrested In Vista Homicide (patch.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes?" — So when they come back to port they can just scan-da-navi-an! (Thank you Jessica C. for sending it in!)
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