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Today's riddle: What did the boy say when his dog fell off the cliff? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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• Legal Notices, June 5, 2026 (thecoastnews.com) — Contractors and local businesses should note that San Marcos is seeking proposals to renovate the Civic Center Council Chambers at 1 Civic Center Drive, with bids due June 26 and a mandatory site walk June 16. The same notice package also outlines upcoming public hearings and legal actions in nearby cities like Vista, Encinitas, Carlsbad, and Escondido that may interest North County residents and professionals.
• ‘I felt like I wasn't learning': Community college students struggle with online education (timesofsandiego.com) — San Marcos students at Palomar College and Cal State San Marcos share how heavily online classes have shaped their education, from limited in‑person options to feeling they’re “just doing tasks” instead of truly learning. The piece explores statewide research, counseling shortages, and quality concerns around asynchronous community‑college courses, while also highlighting how flexible online formats still help working adults and parents stay in school.
• Galt High's Bayley Miller Signs with Cal State San Marcos (galtherald.com) — A standout Galt High soccer captain has signed to play for Cal State San Marcos, bringing her scoring talent and leadership to the Cougars. She chose the San Marcos campus for its supportive coaching staff and close-knit feel, and plans to study business administration while pursuing long-term goals in agricultural education. Her move strengthens the university’s NCAA Division II women’s soccer program.
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