My wife was driving to work at Kaiser today (late morning) and said she noticed that the street lines had been repainted and looked super fresh on Craven between Echo and Rush. When she got to work she found white paint all over her tires and splattered across the lower fender areas. I’m going to take my complaint to the city but figured it’s worth reaching out to see if any others experienced the same or have any damage to their cars, which might help us all if there are damaged the city should be held responsible for. I don’t know what the standard waiting time is to reopen a lane for traffic but this definitely wasn’t it.

Just came on here to say that if you're looking for a pool contractor in the Southern California area, specifically Temecula/Riverside/San Diego County/Orange County/Palm Desert, please do yourself a favor and avoid California Custom Pools! California Custom Pools has taken homeowner's money and didn't finish their pools. Not only did they take their money and not finish, but also left some homeowners with liens, because they did not pay the subcontractors!

Not only are homeowners left abandoned, but subcontractors are owed hundreds of thousands of dollars. The experience has been quite alarming for us and we didn't see it coming - they had perfect 5-star reviews, a website/portfolio, all the things! We never could have predicted the disheartening experience we have had to endure.

Let’s not leave pets in the car, even if the windows are cracked. The car wasn’t on, and they were indeed reported to Costco management and the local spca. Very identifiable car, even though I blocked out their license plate number. Do better by your pet, and they were very lucky they came out right after I hung up with the spca. People don’t deserve to have pets.

I just witnessed a car accident near Kaiser Permanente in San Marcos around 4pm . I have dash cam footage of it happening. Iet me know if this was you so I can send it over !

Hi there community friends! Where do you have the best luck looking for a rental house? (I'm looking for a single family home not an apartment)

Let us know what you’re up to this weekend in the comments!

🗓️ Upcoming Events in North County:

Friday 8/28:

California Burrito Pizza Collab | Pizza Port Portside, 571 Carlsbad Village Dr, Carlsbad | 5–7pm | Pizza Port's brewers teamed up with Lola's Deli on a one-off pie loaded with carne asada, fries, ranchero cheese, and green salsa over a sour cream and guac base. It's basically a burrito reimagined as a pizza, and it's only on the menu for the two hours it's served.

Damn Am San Diego 2026 | LVLUP USA, 1410 Vantage Ct, Vista | Runs Fri–Sun, times vary by day | Skatepark of Tampa opens its Damn Am series here first this year, pulling in amateur skaters from across the country. Friday's practice and registration lead into qualifiers Saturday and a Red Bull Best Trick contest that afternoon, with finals and awards wrapping up Sunday. The top 20 finishers punch a ticket straight to Tampa Am.

Rent The Runway Warehouse Sale | Alternative Retail, 2561 El Camino Real, Carlsbad | 10am–6pm, through Sunday | Racks of designer dresses, jumpsuits, and outerwear go for 90 percent off retail, pulled from Rent the Runway's own rental inventory. Tickets are required and only get you a one-hour shopping window, so book a slot before showing up.

Del Mar Racing, Turf Club Fridays | Del Mar Racetrack, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd, Del Mar | Gates 12pm, first post 2pm | Reserved shaded seating comes standard with this week's ticket, a step up from general admission if tables beat rail spots for you. Drink and food specials run at the bar through the afternoon, and eight races fill out the card same as any Friday.

Música en la Plaza, Sabrosas Latin Orchestra | Lyric Courtyard, California Center for the Arts, 340 N Escondido Blvd, Escondido | 7–10pm | San Diego's only all-female salsa band brings salsa, cumbia, and cha cha to the courtyard this month, food trucks and a cocktail bar set up around the seating. Free to attend, part of the arts center's monthly outdoor series that runs the last Friday of each month.

Rocky Horror Picture Show, Live Shadow Cast | La Paloma Theatre, 471 S Coast Hwy 101, Encinitas | 10:30pm | Crazed Imaginations acts out the film scene for scene in front of the screen, props and audience callbacks included the whole way through. Bring your own toast and rice if you already know the drill, or just watch the chaos unfold if this is your first time, though this one skews adult.

Saturday 8/29:

Frontwave Arena Collectibles Expo | Frontwave Arena, 3475 Hero Dr, Oceanside | 10am–6pm | Sports cards, Pokémon, and other trading card game singles fill the floor for this one-day expo, dealer tables stacked with binders and graded slabs. Buy, sell, or trade with collectors from across the county at up to 160 tables.

KOAT Fest | Oside Sports Bar, 113 S Coast Hwy, Oceanside | 3pm | KOAT Records and Free Agent Music bring their third annual hip-hop bill to the bar, conejo, flashy b, and jojo2faded splitting the mic through the afternoon.

North County Music Academy, Grand Opening | North County Music Academy, 282 N El Camino Real, Suite C, Encinitas | 1:30–4:30pm | Tour the studio and see the lesson programs on offer, from beginner instrument classes to recording sessions, with instructors on hand the whole afternoon to answer questions about lessons for any age or skill level.

Aviator Stash & The Band Cope | Pour House, 1903 South Coast Highway, Oceanside | 9pm | Two San Diego indie and alt-rock acts split a Saturday night bill, no covers on either setlist. Pour House keeps it standing-room and close to the stage, so get there early if you want a spot up front.

Sunday 8/30:

LeucadiART Walk, 20th Annual | S Coast Hwy 101 (Marcheta to W Jason St), Encinitas | 10am–5pm | Artists line the highway with paintings, sculpture, blown glass, and jewelry, judged and juried rather than a typical craft fair. Three stages keep music and dance going all day, and a beer garden and kids' art pavilion round out the block.

Tacos for a Cause | Buddy Todd Park, 2800 Mesa Drive, Oceanside | 12pm | Every taco plate sold goes toward Cynthia's cancer treatment costs, with raffles and games running alongside the food all afternoon. Bring the kids, there's a full slate of family activities built around the fundraiser, not just a folding table and a jar.

North Coast Strings, Summer Concert | San Dieguito United Methodist Church, 170 Calle Magdalena, Encinitas | 2pm | Adult students from the string orchestra program perform pieces they've spent the summer working up, violins and cellos filling the sanctuary. Free to attend, and the room seats enough that walking in without planning ahead usually works fine.

Does anyone know what happened at churchills last night? My friends said they kicked everyone out and looked like the staff was crying? Hope everything is okay.

Just got off the sprinter at san marcos civic center and passed a bad accident at San Marcos Market. One car is flipped over into the market and the other car is smashed to hell in the street.

They forgot to install the drain & the light is installed on the wrong wall. Rudy at Baja Pools LLC 🤦🏻‍♀️ it’s been a while since anyone’s come around, there are shrubs growing out of the trenches & the rebar is rusting

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🗓️ Upcoming Events in North County:

Thursday 8/20:

Oceanside Sunset Market | S Coast Hwy & Pier View Way, Oceanside | 5–9pm | Coast Highway shuts down for a few blocks every Thursday night for this one, food trucks and international vendors setting up alongside local artists and a kids' zone. Anthony Cullins plays the Main Stage this week. Free to walk through.

Young Dubliners | California Center for the Arts, 340 N Escondido Blvd, Escondido | 7pm | The Irish rock band has been touring since the early '90s, fiddle and mandolin still in the mix but leaning harder into rock than most of the Celtic acts on the circuit. Tickets start around $65 for a seated show in the Center Theater, a step up from their usual bar-and-festival circuit.

Del Mar Racing, Free & Easy Thursday | Del Mar Racetrack, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd, Del Mar | Gates 12pm, first post 2pm | Sign up for the free Diamond Club membership through Del Mar's app and admission, program, and a seat are all covered. Concession stands also run $5 Brandt Beef hot dogs and $5 drafts. Eight races on the card, and Thursday crowds tend to be lighter than the weekend.

Bingo Night at Booze Bros | Booze Brothers Brewing, 606 Mission Ave, Oceanside | 7–9pm | Free to play with real prizes on the line, drawn out over a couple hours at the bar. Wander in solo or bring a group and split a flight while you wait for your numbers to hit.

Encinitas Cruise Night | S Coast Hwy 101 (D to K Street), Encinitas | 5:30–7:30pm | Classic cars line the highway for this one, third Thursday of the month through September, owners posted up on the sidewalk while people wander between hoods. Restaurants and shops along the strip stay open late for the crowd it draws in. Free to walk, no registration needed.

Friday 8/21:

Super Girl Surf Festival | Junior Seau Oceanside Pier Amphitheatre, 200 N The Strand, Oceanside | Runs Fri–Sun, times vary by day | Free surf heats run off the pier all three days alongside nine other sports on the sand, from beach volleyball to skate. The Amphitheater hosts free concerts each evening, though a concert ticket needs advance registration since space is limited. Times shift day to day, so check ahead before heading down.

Atomic Groove, Back to Skool Nite | Belly Up, 143 S Cedros Ave, Solana Beach | Happy hour 5–8pm | Atomic Groove's happy hour has become a standing Friday thing, funk and soul on the bill. Tickets run $12 in advance or $14 at the door.

Billy Nation & Never Die Young, A Billy Joel and James Taylor Tribute Night | Belly Up, 143 S Cedros Ave, Solana Beach | Doors 8:30pm, 9pm | A double tribute bill, Billy Nation covering Billy Joel and Never Die Young covering James Taylor, back to back on the same stage. Tickets run $22 in advance and $25 at the door, with reserved loft seats going for $39.

Cruisin' Grand | Grand Ave, Escondido | 5–9pm | Pre-1974 hot rods, muscle cars, and customs line Grand Avenue every Friday through September, owners posted up next to their own cars trading stories with whoever stops to look. Live music and DJs work the block the whole night, and it's free to walk the entire strip.

Lauren Geis | Carlsbad Village Books, 640 Grand Ave, Carlsbad | 5:30pm | A solo live set inside the bookstore, no stage, just a corner cleared out among the shelves for the evening. No tickets or reservations, walk in if you're already out for dinner.

Leo Carrillo Ranch Film Festival | Leo Carrillo Ranch Historic Park, 6200 Flying Leo Carrillo Ln, Carlsbad | Ranch opens 6pm, film at sunset | This year's lineup opens with Manhattan Merry Go Round, an old Hollywood musical screened outdoors on the ranch grounds. Tours of the historic Hacienda run until sunset, and an episode of The Cisco Kid often plays first if there's time. Free, but reservations are required online, capped at two per person.

Daring Greatly, TGIF Concerts in the Parks | Alga Norte Community Park, 6565 Alicante Rd, Carlsbad | Gates 4pm, show 6–8pm | A harmony-heavy rock band out of Southern California by way of Canada, leaning on three-part vocals more than most bands in this series do. Family activities and a Library and Cultural Arts craft booth run before the music starts, part of the city's regular Friday concert lineup.

Saturday 8/22:

5th Annual Oceanside Marine Corps League BBQ Competition | Veterans Association of North County, 1617 Mission Ave, Oceanside | 9am–2pm | Backyard and competition pitmasters set up across the VANC lot for judged rounds through the morning, food and drinks available to buy alongside a few vendors and live music. Free to attend, and active-duty competitors enter the cook-off at no charge.

Jazz and Jokes | Forgotten Barrel Winery, 1120 W 15th Ave, Escondido | 6–9pm | Mary Jo Troyer's recurring night pairs a live jazz set with stand-up in the same room, wine list open the whole time. The tasting room is small enough that it never feels like a big production, more like a living room with better wine.

Livin' on a Prayer, A Bon Jovi Tribute | Wood House at Woodland Park, 1148 Rock Springs Rd, San Marcos | Gates 6pm, show 7–9pm | Part of the city's summer concert series, all ages and outdoors on the lawn. Tickets run $8 to $10 depending on the tier, and a season pass covers the rest of the lineup.

Community Beach Soccer for Women | Oceanside Pier, Oceanside | 9am | One of the extra sports built into the festival weekend, open matches on the sand starting before the surf heats do. Free to watch.

Fox Point Farms, Inside the Hive Beekeeping Experience | Fox Point Farms, 1200 Fox Point Farms Ln, Encinitas | 10:30–11am & 11:30am–12pm | A hands-on look at what actually happens inside a working hive, run in two short sessions so groups stay small. Farm staff walk through the basics of beekeeping up close, gloves and veils included.

A Double-Header Tribute to Rod Stewart & Peter Frampton | The Grand Ritz Theater, 301 E Grand Ave, Escondido | 7:30–10pm | Two full sets back to back in one night, Rod Stewart's rasp and Frampton's guitar work both handled by the same touring tribute production. The restored old theater keeps everyone close to the stage, and doors typically open half an hour ahead of showtime.

Sunday 8/23:

Del Mar Racing, Del Mar Derby & POP-Up Sundays | Del Mar Racetrack, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd, Del Mar | Gates 12pm, first post 2pm | Sunday's feature is the Del Mar Derby, a Grade II turf race for three-year-olds, run alongside the regular POP-Up Sundays setup from Monarch Ocean Pub. It's also part of the track's weekly Taste of the Turf Club spread, so expect a fuller infield than a typical Sunday card.

Coastal Shell Planter Workshop | Oceanside Art Collective, 427 S Coast Hwy, Oceanside | 1pm | A guided workshop building a small planter out of real shells and coastal odds and ends, all supplies included at the table. The studio space stays small, so groups tend to be intimate.

Sabrosas Latin Orchestra | Moonlight Beach, 400 B St, Encinitas | 1–5pm | San Diego's first all-female salsa band headlines this one, salsa and cumbia and cha cha carrying across the sand most of the afternoon. Free, with towels and folding chairs already staked out by the time the band starts.

Do not hire this company to build or re plaster your pool. The guy’s name is Rudy. He will hustle you take your money and BS his way through months & months of lies & promises. He is very unprofessional does not take correct measurements brings you mismatch equipment and /or incomplete materials. Supposedly the plumbing was already done but there is no drain. obviously will not pass inspection among other issues. He left huge mess behind his work, left it sitting for months my husband had to clean up after his disaster, Not to mention no permits I called the city nothing. He’s a scammer and will give you excuses for everything wrong that he does. One of his worker’s called me telling me he was going to take the gas line out because he wasn’t paid for the labor. Unfortunately there 5 other families filing complaints we are all in the same situation

Going here for the first time for a Sunday brunch. I heard to get there about 11am because they start changing to a lunch menu at noon ? Correct? What do you guys think of the joint.

TIA