🌱 Were you near West San Marcos Boulevard during this deadly weekend crash?
Cheers San Marcos! We’re back, helping you stay up to date with what’s happening. Let's take on the day together! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Were you near West San Marcos Boulevard during this deadly weekend crash?
- How did a San Marcos grower end up owing $171,400?
- How your state senator is responding to the Tijuana sewage crisis
Also on today's calendar: Real Estate & Economic Update Webinar: A Look Ahead to 2026 and 9 more events.
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Today's riddle: The doctor told me to drink carrot juice after a hot bath. - Did it help? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny and nice, with a high of 70 and low of 43 degrees.
- Thursday: Partly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 76, low: 40.
- Friday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 76 and low of 43 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Pedestrian Killed In Suspected DUI Crash In North County ID'd (patch.com) — A 34-year-old pedestrian was killed late Saturday night on West San Marcos Boulevard after being struck by a Ford F-150, and authorities are still investigating what led to the crash. The driver was arrested on suspicion of DUI, and deputies are asking anyone who saw what happened to contact the San Marcos Sheriff’s Station. 
• Labor Department fines California grower for violations (insidenova.com) — A San Marcos-based grower has been ordered to repay $171,400 after federal investigators found farmworkers living in unsafe, substandard housing while being charged rent. The U.S. Department of Labor detailed problems like mold, infestations and missing safety equipment, and says it will continue scrutinizing agricultural employers. Advocates argue better enforcement and technology investments are needed to protect vulnerable workers.
• Leader Jones Issues Statement On Tijuana River Valley Sewage Crisis Agreement - (thevistapress.com) — San Marcos residents are represented in the state senate district whose leader is pushing federal and binational action on the long-running Tijuana River Valley sewage crisis. Senator Brian Jones praises new U.S. EPA steps, calling the pollution a serious environmental and public health threat for San Diego-area communities and pledging continued involvement to ensure promised fixes are delivered.
📸 Around San Marcos
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Real Estate & Economic Update Webinar: A Look Ahead to 2026
Online Zoom,
6:00 pm -
Holiday Lights
2040 N Santa Fe Ave, Vista
5:00 pm -
Christmas Eve Festival of Lessons & Carols
2549 Ocean St, Carlsbad
6:30 pm
Wednesday December 17
Friday December 19
Wednesday December 24
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Other local events
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Holiday Mixer
San Marcos Chamber of Commerce Union Cowork 251 North City Drive, Suite 128F San Marcos, CA 92078
4:00 pm -
Holiday Mixer at Union Cowork
Union Cowork , 251 North City Drive, Suite 128F , San Marcos
4:00 pm -
CLB-15 Christmas Party
Veterans Association of North County 1617 Mission Ave, Oceanside, CA 92058
5:00 pm -
Donnie Fernandez AD Retirement
Veterans Association of North County 1617 Mission Ave, Oceanside, CA 92058
1:00 pm -
Farmers Market - San Marcos
San Marcos Chamber of Commerce 251 N City Dr #128, San Marcos, CA 92078
4:00 pm -
Julian Jaime
TERI Common Grounds Café & Coffee Bar , 555 Deer Springs Rd , San Marcos
5:00 pm -
NAACP NSDC Annual Meeting
North San Diego County NAACP Civic Center Library Community Rooms, 330 N Coast Hwy, Oceanside, CA 92054, USA
5:30 pm -
Brunch with Santa
TERI Common Grounds Café & Coffee Bar , 555 Deer Springs Rd , San Marcos
8:00 am -
Marina D'Auria
TERI Common Grounds Café & Coffee Bar , 555 Deer Springs Rd , San Marcos
5:00 pm
Thursday December 18
Friday December 19
Saturday December 20
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- My female grey cockatiel (her name is Burger, she is extremely friendly) got spooked and flew away!
She may still have some pink feathers on her crest. Please, if you find her bring her somewhere safe an contact immediately. (Nextdoor Madrid Manor) - Watch out!
Just came across this guy earlier today while hiking in the hills behind Santa Fe Hills! I knew they lived here but just never seen one before. So… (Nextdoor Santa Fe Hills)
- CVS Health posted a job opening for CA District Support Pharmacist PT in San Marcos. Apply here.
- O'Reilly Auto Parts posted a job opening for Parts Specialist in San Marcos. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near San Marcos here.
🗞 Nearby News
Vista
- City of Vista Announces Margaret Hamer as New Recreation & Community Services Director - (thevistapress.com)
- Vista -Actualización: Punto de Control de Sobriedad (DUI) – Vista - (thevistapress.com)
- Vista completes parks master plan; O'Donnell named deputy mayor (thecoastnews.com)
Escondido
- Conchas maintain popularity with customers (bakemag.com)
- More 'desirable breeds' came though San Diego Humane Society's doors in 2025 (kpbs.org)
Carlsbad
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I don’t know. I can never finish drinking the hot bath!
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