🌱 Want to bid on San Marcos’ latest Public Works remodel project?
San Marcos, California Patch AM: a 4 min readMorning San Marcos! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Want to bid on San Marcos’ latest Public Works remodel project?
- Where San Marcos teams stand as CIF titles are decided
- How online classes are changing college life for San Marcos students
Also on today's calendar: Sunday Morning Metaphysics at Center Spiritual Living Carlsbad and 1 more event.
Today's riddle: Where do you learn how to make ice cream ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: Mostly sunny and cool, with a high of 70 and low of 53 degrees.
- Saturday: Cool with clouds and sun, temps: high: 72, low: 54.
- Sunday: Pleasant with periods of sun, with a high of 76 and low of 55 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Legal Notices, May 29, 2026 (thecoastnews.com) — San Marcos is seeking bids for a $55,000 remodel of its Public Works office and conference room, with a mandatory pre-proposal meeting on June 2 and proposals due June 23. This long legal notice section also outlines nearby Encinitas, Vista, Oceanside, Del Mar, and regional agency hearings, ordinances, and trustee sales that may affect where you drive, comment, or do business around North County. 
• CIF baseball and softball finals are this weekend (thestarnews.com) — San Marcos High’s baseball and softball teams are part of a packed CIF playoff picture as section finals hit SDSU, USD, and UC San Diego this weekend. Local fans can track how San Marcos fared against top seeds like Eastlake while following detailed brackets, seedings, and game times across all seven baseball and softball divisions.
• ‘I felt like I wasn't learning': Online classes reshape California community colleges (localnewsmatters.org) — Online classes are reshaping life for students at Palomar College and Cal State San Marcos, where locals describe feeling both helped and shortchanged by remote learning. The story follows San Marcos-area students juggling work, disabilities, and transfers while navigating limited in‑person options, counseling delays, and questions about whether asynchronous courses truly deliver a quality education.
📸 Around San Marcos
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Sunday Morning Metaphysics at Center Spiritual Living Carlsbad →
3320 Monroe St, Carlsbad
10:30 am -
Wholegrain Breadmaking Class →
Pizza Port Tasting Room, 155 Mata Way, San Marcos
6:30 pm
Sunday May 31
Wednesday June 24
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Other local events
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LuMaya Returns →
The Bornemann, 555 Deer Springs Rd, San Marcos
7:00 pm -
Sunset Brunch Cooking Workshops →
TERI Common Grounds Café & Coffee Bar, 555 Deer Springs Rd, San Marcos
5:00 pm
Saturday May 30
Sunday June 7
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- I lost my beautiful baby cat, is being more than a week I tried everything to find her but she still missing.
I was told that this is a good place to post her picture, if you see her please let me know I miss her a lot. She is and inside cat, she must be… (Nextdoor Deer Springs) - Just a friendly reminder for everyone to please be extra cautious when buying groceries and always double check products before using them even from very reputable brands and stores.
I almost missed this package of tortillas today that was covered in mold inside the sealed bag. That’s on me for not catching it sooner, but it’s a… (Nextdoor Sagehood)
- PrideStaff posted a job opening for Machine Operator - 2nd shift in San Marcos. Apply here.
- Kentucky Fried Chicken posted a job opening for Team Member in San Marcos. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near San Marcos here.
🗞 Nearby News
Vista
- Desserts By Clément Planning New Locations in Del Mar and Vista (whatnow.com)
- What's Tapping (5/28/26) (sandiegobeer.news)
- Records are meant to be broken (thestarnews.com)
Escondido
- Wellness series offered for seniors - Escondido Times-Advocate (times-advocate.com)
- 30 Escondido high school seniors celebrated at Rising Stars awards night (times-advocate.com)
Encinitas
- Man Arrested In Encinitas With Suspected Fentanyl, Unserialized Gun (patch.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Sundae School (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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