San Marcos Alive - Sunday, Oct 5th - 09/29/08 10:14 PM

The City of San Marcos presents San Marcos Alive this Sunday from 10am until 4pm. 
There will be over 20 FREE hands on art projects for children. 
Artists Crafters Clowns Music Dance Entertainers High School Student Art Show Childrens Art Contest And, of course, MORE Sunday, October 5th at the San Marcos Civic Center - 1 Civic Center Drive, San Marcos, CA 92069
Join the City of San Marcos for this FREE event. The San Marcos Civic Center is located near the intersection of San Marcos Blvd and Mission Road, which sits directly adjacent to the Sprinter stop.  If you are … (6 comments)

Who is "Mello-Roos" - 09/25/08 04:23 PM
Prop 13, which passed by California voters in 1978, limited the ability for local public agencies to increase property taxes in order to fund needed improvements and services.
California Senator Henry Mello and Assemblyman Mike Roos co-authored the Mello-Roos Community Facilities Act of 1982 in order to help fund public improvements of streets, sewer system, police protection, fire protection, ambulance services, schools, parks, libraries, museums and other cultural facilities.  
Municipal bonds are generally sold by the CFD in order to provide the large amount of capital initially needed to build the improvements or fund the services. There are many different types and there is contact … (2 comments)

Palomar Community College, San Marcos CA - 09/22/08 02:13 PM

With over 300 degree and certificate programs available for students, there is definitely something for everyone in the Palomar Community College district.
Founded in 1946, the Palomar Community College district has grown to be one of the largest community colleges in all of California.  In addition to the main San Marcos campus, the Palomar Community College system has eight satellite locations from Poway to Pendelton and from Fallbrook to Borrego Springs.
 
 
Over the next several years, the San Marcos campus will be undergoing a comprehensive modernization project.  The most recent addition to the campus is the Natural Science … (0 comments)

Sweet 16 at Restaurant Row - 09/18/08 02:16 PM

"Restaurant Week" at Old California Restaurant

Celebrating 30 Years of Great Dining


Don't miss a wonderful chance to enjoy nine evenings of dining at North San Diego County's premier dining destination.  September 20th thru 28th.  Prices range from $10 to $30 per person and include up to three choices for appetizers, entrees and desserts. Only Nine Tasty Nights
I have eaten at many of these restaurants and never been disappointed in the quality of the food or service. If you get stuck at a favorite eatery every time you stop at Old California Restaurant Row, this … (5 comments)

Valley Knolls in San Marcos - Plenty of space to enjoy the outdoors - 09/04/08 04:51 PM
There are many subdivisions located in San Marcos but very few with as much open space as the Valley Knolls subdivision just east of the Twin Oaks golf course adjacent to the 14th fairway.
Valley Knolls is a community of 3 and 4 bedroom single levels homes with over 20 acres of low maintenance common area.  There is a short secluded walking trail, a large community pool surrounded by a very large park area. There is plenty of space to get out with family and friends and have a wonderful summer picnic.  Of course this IS Southern California so picnics can … (4 comments)

San Marcos Growth Management and Neighborhood Protection Act - 09/03/08 02:08 PM
Be careful and don't be fooled by the title of Proposition "O".
Based on the title of this proposition, you might believe that passage of this act would manage growth and protect neighborhoods in San Marcos.
The truth is that if Prop O passes, growth will not be managed at all. It could be controlled by developers with large amounts of advertising capital.  The City of San Marcos' tough planning and environmental review process could be side-stepped by big developers.
WHO'S OPPOSED TO PROP O??? Jim Desmond -  Mayor, City of San Marcos 
San Marcos Firefighters Association Karen Haynes - President, CSUSM John O'Neill - … (0 comments)

CSU San Marcos - 09/02/08 06:31 PM
California State University at San Marcos has been growing steadily in North San Diego County since it was founded in 1989. The enrollment of only 280 full-time students in 1990 has grown to 9000 students enrolled in 2008.   The athletic program was established in 1998 and has grown tremendously to include Baseball, Softball, Golf, Soccer and Track & field.
CSU San Marcos contains three impressive colleges and a nursing school.
College of Arts & Sciences College of Business Administration College of Education School of Nursing CSUSM has interesting architecture and in nestled on a hillside with views all the way to the ocean.

                                                
                                                                                                   
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Beep Beep! - 09/01/08 10:20 PM
I never thought that I would use Youtube, let a alone create a Youtube video.  Prior to today, I had never even used the video function on my camera.
We had a nice little visitor this afternoon so in addition ot taking lots of photos, I changed the mode on the camera and took a little video.
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San Marcos Sculpture without a message - 09/01/08 07:08 PM

A tucan, a rabbit, a couple dancing.....nope
According to sculptor Robert Freeman, his sculpture, which greets students and visitors to Cal State University San Marcos, is not intended to represent anything in particular.  Instead, Robert Freeman would like viewers to interpret the sculpture in their own way.
Paid for by an anonymous donor, the sculpture was unveiled in a well attended dedication ceremony on August 18th.
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