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🌱 Thinking FNP? See how CSU San Marcos stacks up statewide

Coming up on the San Marcos Patch calendar: in-Person Divorce Workshop Presented by Top Local Professionals

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In today's newsletter:

  • Thinking FNP? See how CSU San Marcos stacks up statewide

Also on today's calendar: in-Person Divorce Workshop Presented by Top Local Professionals and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Very hot with sunshine, with a high of 99 and low of 66 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Wednesday: Sunshine and hot, temps: high: 95, low: 61.
  • Thursday: Sunny and very warm, with a high of 90 and low of 63 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Best California FNP Programs 2027: ROI & Career Guide (allnurses.com) — If you're a local nurse considering becoming a family nurse practitioner, this guide breaks down costs, clinical hours, and scheduling for the CSU San Marcos program right here in town. It compares San Marcos' hybrid, working-nurse-friendly track with other affordable options statewide, and explains admissions requirements, loan repayment programs, and how quickly graduates typically recoup their tuition investment in California's high-paying NP market.
   

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    My sweet dog Lexii got out while I was loading my car from work this morning at about 5:30. I can't find her anywhere I sure could use your help if… (Nextdoor Knoll-Westlake-SMB)
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🗞 Nearby News

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Escondido

  • Tragic Collision on Champagne Boulevard Kills Cyclist (sweetlaw.com)
  • 104-Degree October Heat Bakes Riverside, Corona, Santa Clarita, and Inland Southern California Valleys Hotter Than Las Vegas and Phoenix Before Weekend Cooldown (bananatreenews.today)

Oceanside

  • 18-Year-Old Arrested In Vista Homicide (patch.com)

Ok San Marcos! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes?" — So when they come back to port they can just scan-da-navi-an! (Thank you Jessica C. for sending it in!)
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