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RBV Football Season Ends at West Hills | 2026 Longhorns
Rancho Buena Vista's 2026 football season ended with a 24–14 playoff loss at West Hills.
Vista Sports Roundup: Panthers Splash Into CIF Quarterfinals
Vista High water polo celebrates a playoff victory as Tri-City Christian and Mission Vista make their own postseason moves.
San Marcos Sports Roundup: Field Hockey Streaks and Playoff Momentum
Mission Hills finishes league play unbeaten, San Marcos High earns another field hockey shutout, and postseason action continues.
RBV Wins Vista Rivalry 56–21 as Longhorns Celebrate Nearly 40 Years of Football History
Rancho Buena Vista beats Vista High 56–21 in the 2026 crosstown football rivalry. Van Piercy scores five touchdowns; TCC also closes its regular season.
Discovery Bowl XXIII: Mission Hills Beats San Marcos 42–28
Mission Hills defeats San Marcos High 42–28 in Discovery Bowl XXIII, with rivalry history, game video and a look toward the CIF playoffs.
San Marcos Council Recap: Painting Contracts, 16 Open Seats and More
The October 27 council meeting approved painting contracts and opened 16 commission seats.
Sushi in San Marcos: A Dinner Plan for Every Person at the Table
Plan sushi in San Marcos, CA, with Umami Japanese, Sushi Huku and Umai: patio dining, cooked dishes, private rooms and useful details.
Italian Restaurants in Vista: Three Ways to Settle Dinner
Explore Italian restaurants in Vista, CA: Ciao, Nucci’s and Mama ’n Papa’s, with menu choices, family meals and details to plan dinner.
Vista Sports Roundup: Two Volleyball Sweeps and Mt. SAC Standouts
Mission Vista and Tri-City Christian advance in CIF volleyball as Vista runners grab second-place finishes and field hockey teams weather a mixed week.
San Marcos Sports Roundup: Knights Celebrate Two Field Hockey Shutouts
San Marcos varsity and JV field hockey notch shutout wins as Mission Hills runners shine at Mt. SAC and local teams navigate playoff action.
Every Senior’s Name, 300 Drones: Inside San Marcos High’s Sky Show
Creative Skies details the planning, launch crew and flight controls behind San Marcos High School's October 23 Senior Night drone display.
Vista City Council Recap: Park Restrooms, Speed Humps, Traffic Lights and More
Vista City Council's October 27, 2026 decisions covered Raintree Park, speed humps, two Santa Fe traffic signal designs, sewer work and city operations.
Knights Win Senior Night, Then Light Up the Sky
The Knights edge Torrey Pines 35–28 before a Senior Night drone show, while the Grizzlies beat Rancho Bernardo 31–21.
Friday Night Lights: Tri-City Christian Rolls, RBV Freshmen Claim League Title
The Eagles beat Orange Glen 41–6, Rancho Buena Vista celebrates a freshman championship, and Vista High keeps battling.
Vista's Sandbags Are Free. The Sand Is Your Job.
Vista residents can collect up to 10 free unfilled sandbags at Public Works or Fire Rescue open houses October 24, 31 and November 7. Sand is not included.
2026 Vista & San Marcos Voter Guide | North Valley Flare
All 14 California proposition explainers, Vista Unified Measure N and official November 3 voting resources for Vista and San Marcos.
Fireball Pizzeria Gives San Marcos a New Pizza Address to Watch
The North County pop-up lists a West San Marcos Boulevard location, with opening details still to come
Halloween Alternatives: A Gentler October Around Vista and San Marcos
Church fall festivals, a youth concert and nearby harvest activities for Vista and San Marcos families.
Halloween’s Real Scares: What’s in the Bag—and on the Street
Halloween safety in Vista and San Marcos: Florida’s arsenic findings, candy checks, traffic risks and costume precautions.
Before the Candy: Halloween’s Ancient Roots
Explore Samhain, beliefs about spirits, divination and the Irish traditions that helped shape Halloween.
Hobbits in Vista? A Middle-earth Party Is on the Calendar
A Hobbit-themed potluck with costumes and teen performances is advertised for October 25 at Alta Vista Botanical Gardens in Vista.
Comedy Shows San Diego: Brian Kiley in San Marcos
Comedy shows San Diego: Conan writer Brian Kiley headlines Last Laugh Friday at TERI Campus of Life in San Marcos on October 30.
Vista College Planning Workshops: November 10 and 18
Vista college planning workshops on November 10 and 18 explore career paths, community college, universities and options after graduation.
San Marcos Plates for 8 Networking Lunch October 28
San Marcos Plates for 8 networking lunch meets October 28 at Cocina Del Charro. Eight seats, Chamber members only, RSVP required.
San Marcos Library Books on Bikes Storytime November 17
San Marcos library storytime on November 17 features Books on Bikes, a collage craft and take-home copies for kids ages 5–11 while supplies last.
San Marcos Sports Roundup: Flag Football Teams Finish Week Strong
Knights and Grizzlies deliver big flag football wins while volleyball, field hockey and water polo add October 15–21 highlights.
Vista Sports Roundup: RBV Field Hockey Shutout
Rancho Buena Vista shuts out Valley Center as Mission Vista and Vista High cross-country runners earn top finishes.
Vista Magnet Hippocrates Circle: Free Medical Career Program
Hippocrates Circle at Vista Magnet Middle School offers free medical career mentorship for seventh- and eighth-graders. Here's what families should know.
Proposition 5: Recall a Politician—But Who Picks the Replacement?
California could change how recalled state officials are replaced, including who fills the governor's office.
Proposition 4: Could Taxpayer Money Help Pay for Political Campaigns?
California voters are deciding whether governments should be allowed to offer public campaign funding—not whether a program starts tomorrow.
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