North City and Restaurant Row continue plans to grow and cultivate the city’s sense of community, purpose and place in San Marcos Two projects are supporting economic growth in San Marcos – the ongoing build out of North City and the upcoming redevelopment of Restaurant Row. Both include residential, commercial and outdoor spaces that encourage residents to live, work and prosper here. “San Marcos is a tight knit community, and after celebrating 60 years as a City in 2023, it is amazing to see North City become the new downtown we envisioned it to be as we enter this new era,” remarked City ..read more

San Marcos Sheriff New Alert System Coming Soon! Hi-Low is a sound you will hear when you must evacuate immediately. The warning system is different from sirens you hear regularly when deputies, paramedics, and firefighters respond to emergency calls.  It is a very distinct tone, alternating between a fixed high and ow frequency sound. Hi-Lo quickly alters neighborhoods that they are in immediate danger. CLICK HERE TO HEAR THE HI-LO SOUND CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE VIDEO Visit the San Diego County Sheriff’s website to learn more: https://www.sdsheriff.gov/community/hi-lo ..read more

ALDI Opens in San Marcos Today Today is a day of anticipation as ALDI, the well-known German discount supermarket chain, opens its doors at 671 S. Rancho Santa Fe Rd in San Marcos. The grand opening is set for Thursday, November 16th, promising locals an accessible and budget-friendly shopping option. From the opening day until Sunday, November 19th, shoppers have a chance to participate in a sweepstakes for a $500 ALDI gift card. Tom Cindel, Moreno Valley Group Director of Logistics and Operations for ALDI, notes the brand’s focus on making grocery shopping convenient and affordable, with a ..read more

Hops in the Hills, a community-based organization, was honored with the San Marcos Inspiration, Leadership, and Excellence (SMILE) award at the City Council meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 14. Councilmember Sannella presented the award to the organization for their remarkable dedication to providing financial support to local schools and enhancing the learning environment for the city’s youth. “I am in awe of the notable services by Hops in the Hills because they’re not only investing in our children’s education but their future as well. With generosity from the organization, they’re enriching our e ..read more

San Marcos Approves ‘Makers Village’ Project: A New Mixed-Use Community on the Horizon In an exciting development, the city of San Marcos recently granted approval for a transformative mixed-use project known as ‘The Marcos.’ This project, situated on a vacant 12-acre plot of land along state Route 78, promises to breathe new life into a space that has remained unutilized for over a decade. A Fresh Beginning for a Vacant Plot The project’s location is at the southwest corner of Linda Vista Drive and Grand Avenue, and it has received the green light from the San Marcos City Council as of Octob ..read more

Bradley Park in San Marcos will soon be home to a new bike park featuring a pump track and jump lines for different skill levels. SAN MARCOS — Bradley Park in San Marcos will soon be home to the region’s newest bike park following years of advocacy from local bike groups and residents. The 8-acre bike park will include a pump track, perimeter trail and jump lines for beginner, intermediate and advanced skill levels. The site is slated for the vacant southwest corner of Bradley Park, where the city’s Fourth of July fireworks show has historically been held. Read More Via Source: New bike par ..read more

City of San Marcos: Notice of Community Meeting: September 6, 2023 *NEW DATE Note From City of San Marcos Please see attached for the Montessori school’s public virtual workshop notice that is being facilitated by the Developer, not the City.  City Staff will be present to answer any questions, similar to the public workshop on August 17th. The Zoom details are provided in the attached notice and the meeting will be held from 4:30-5:30 on September 6th.  We suggest that individuals that did not have an opportunity to attend the in-person public workshop attend and bring up any ..read more

San Elijo Park Splash Pad or Sprayground at San Elijo Park in San Elijo Hills. Is open Summer Hours May 15th-September 30th, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM. Covered playground next to splash pad. Parking lot behind San Elijo Hills Recenter. Splash pad (closed Feb. 1 to Mar. 15, 2023, for the off-season period) San Elijo Park Splash Pad HoursSan Elijo Park Splash PadSan Elijo Park ADDRESS:1105 Elfin Forest Road San Marcos, CA 92078 PHONE:(760) 744-9000 ext. 3500 For City of San Marcos Parks and Recreation and Kiosk Reservations San Elijo Park Details: Ballfield (Lighted) BBQ Community Building Dog P ..read more

Beginning March 1, it’ll be easier than ever to recycle leftovers and organic waste along with yard waste in San Marcos. EDCO Disposal’s new Organic Waste Recycling Program will collect food scraps and yard debris mixed together in your green cart on your regularly scheduled trash and recycling pick-up day. Organic waste includes: food scraps, landscaping and pruning, non-hazardous wood cuttings and food-soiled paper waste. If it grows, it can now be recycled in your green cart! Mandatory recycling of organic waste is the next step to achieving California’s Zero Waste goals. EDCO is now ..read more

A major paving project along Twin Oaks Valley Road and San Elijo Road is set to begin Feb. 16 with an anticipated completion date of June 2021. The roughly $2 million project will repair and resurface one of San Marcos’ most highly traveled corridors stretching between Rancho Santa Fe Road and State Route 78. Work is scheduled to begin Feb. 16 with traffic signal work and pavement repair through April. The last order of work will include applying slurry seal and restriping the entire corridor. Traffic will be impacted throughout the construction period with lane closures and delays. For the l ..read more