Thursday, July 31st, 2025

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Good morning, San Marcos. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 31st of July.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ ICE has raised its arrests in North County this year—Escondido has the highest tally—and more people without past criminal records are being caught, with their share nearly doubling from 13% last year to 30% in 2025. Voice of San Diego
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Encinitas — known as a NIMBY stronghold — is on track to meet its state-mandated overall housing production goal, one of only five areas in the county including San Marcos, Del Mar, and Chula Vista, even though affordable housing targets remain unmet. Residents oppose the new developments, but Mayor Bruce Ehlers said state laws require the city to approve them. Voice of San Diego
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ A new analysis shows that only five areas, including San Marcos, are on track to meet new home production targets by 2029, and San Marcos is one of only two places nearing its affordable housing goal. Mayor Rebecca Jones said careful long-term planning and state funding for affordable projects helped the city progress + a promising sign for easing housing pressure in our community. Voice of San Diego
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Annual Summer Piano Recital
3-5 p.m. — Greene Music — Free entry — Celebrate summer with a delightful showcase of amateur pianists playing a diverse range of musical pieces.
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Live Music by Kevin James O’Brien
2-4 p.m. — Domaine Artefact Vineyard & Winery — Enjoy gourmet charcuterie and live music at a picturesque vineyard.
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