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STUDENT STAR Maddy Hensley

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YOUR NEIGHBOR’S RECIPE Woodrow’s

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THE ROAD TO ADVENTURE

Crab-Stuffed Bacon-Wrapped Shrimp

FEATURES

22 THE ROAD TO ADVENTURE

If you want to make the most of this winter break, pack up the car and hit the road for a quick adventure through the undiscovered gems of our home state! There’s no time to waste, but 92078 Magazine has done the research for you in this detailed guide on potential destinations and pit stops for your winter road trip.

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LOCAL TEEN COMPETES IN STATE BEAUTY PAGEANT

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SAN MARCOS SERVICE PROJECT HELPS WOMEN

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COUPLES IN BUSINESS

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RDM MANAGEMENT GROUP

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READ WITH REED

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SAN MARCOS GRAND FALL HARVEST FESTIVAL & STREET FAIRE

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GRAYBILL MEDICAL GROUP

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LEGACY OF LOVE

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IN OUR OWN BACKYARD

Gems of La Costa

Neighborhoods’ Winter Lights

DEPARTMENTS

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR

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SPORTS ANNOUNCEMENTS

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OUT & ABOUT PHOTOS

COVER PHOTO: Getting ready for a winter road trip

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COMMUNITY STUFF

Cover photo by Soul of Photography

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LIBRARY CALENDAR

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REAL ESTATE WATCH

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COMMUNITY CHALKBOARD

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FROM THE PUBLISHER

VOL. 4, NO. 1 TM

A Sunny San Diego Holiday

P U B L I S HE R

Derrick Breaux D IRE C TO R O F B U SINE S S DE V E LO PME NT

M

y kids and I were in the car the other day chatting about random things.

The topic turned to the holidays and their time off of school. It was a typical fall day here in San Diego. We were dressed for the occasion sporting shorts, flip flops, and sunglasses. I glanced at the dash and pointed out that the display showed 84 degrees. It was taunting us to take the boat out. I reminded the pack that we were merely days away from the holidays, and you’re not supposed to go wakeboarding this time of the year. This rationale was definitely met with a bit of teenage resistance.

My daughter, to support her argument to hit the water, insisted that it didn’t feel like it was almost Christmas. In fact, she was trying to convince us that it seemed more like a hot summer day. And she was right, but we still didn’t go boating.

We are spoiled here in Southern California – especially when it comes to the weather. I explained to my born-and-raised-in-Southern-California kiddos that Christmas feels a little different here than it does in other parts of the country. Although I didn’t grow up shoveling my way out of the house on Christmas morning, I do remember bone-chilling cold fronts and having four distinct seasons. I remember our tradition of heading over to our grandparent’s house bundled up in big coats. The holidays meant it was cold. And people went outside as little as possible. Shorts and sandals had long been packed away.

Although my kids have never experienced that type of holiday weather, they do experience the long-standing Southern family traditions that we have kept alive. Whether it is Thanksgiving, Christmas, Easter, or any of the other holidays that we celebrate, everyone in the family knows where we are going to be and who will be there. They look forward to it, and they expect it. It’s our family Derrick Breaux tradition. And although we may pack swimsuits and sunscreen Publisher instead of bulky coats, I wouldn’t change a thing – nor would they. Traditions are important to my wife and me, and having everyone together simply warms our hearts.

To all of our friends and family close and far, may your holidays and New Year be filled with love, health, and happiness.

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REGIONAL BUZZ 92081 MAGAZINE COURAGE AND CONFIDENCE

We chat with Rancho Vista Service Unit Manager Chris Simmons and Vista Service Unit Manager Jessica Zamora about how Vista Girl Scouts are learning to be the leaders of tomorrow.

LEADING THE WAY

STAY INFORMED. STAY CONNECTED.

Student Star and Rancho Buena Vista graduate Maggie Ross looks forward to new challenges at UC Davis.

LOVE OF THE AREA

Take a quick look across town with some of the other ZCode Magazines.

Leonard Finkel helps improve local life through South Vista Communities.

LOCAL STORIES. LOCAL PHOTOS.

For more information and articles visit www.92081magazine.com.

08/10, 92009, AND 92011 MAGAZINES IN THE ZONE

For more than eight years, ZCode Magazines has continued to grow as North County flourishes, becoming an integral feel-good news source for the families within our zip codes.

POSITIVE IMPACT

Lany and Alex Zikakis advocate for local foster children through Voices for Children.

SUCCESS IN STEM

Local eighth grader Raj Pabari finds inspiration and innovation in solving real-world problems.

For more information and articles visit www.0810magazine.com, www.92009magazine.com, and www.92011magazine.com.

92024 MAGAZINE BEYOND BOTANY

Join us as we speak with San Dieguito Garden Club President Niketa Patel to find out how the club uses its love and talent for gardening to benefit the local community.

DEL • SOL MAGAZINE BEAUTIFYING DEL SOL

The Del Mar and Solana Beach Garden Clubs are on a mission to give back by beautifying their communities, sharing information, and offering social and educational opportunities.

92067 MAGAZINE FOR LOVE OF THE GAME

RSF Youth Soccer maintains its local roots and takes pride in building character and skill in 92067’s young athletes, all while having fun.

92127 MAGAZINE TOGETHER IN HARMONY

Oak Valley Middle School teachers share how students make music and memories through a variety of band, orchestra, and choir programs.

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR

things to do in 92078 DE C E M B E R 20 17 + JAN UARY 2 018 DECEMBER

DEC. 6

DEC. 17

JAN. 24

For ages 3-12 and family 6 – 7 p.m.

San Marcos Community Center www.san-marcos.net

6:30 – 7 p.m.

San Marcos High School www.sanmarcosbands.org

DEC. 8

CHRISTMAS EVE

Open to all area families interested in learning more about summer programs, internships, and camps; also includes workshops on resume writing, finding summer opportunities, interpreting PSAT score reports, and applying for scholarships 6 – 8 p.m.

Pacific Ridge School For more information contact collegeguidance@pacificridge.org or call 760-579-4905

FAMILY NIGHT: CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES IN A JAR

DEC. 1

FUN FRIDAY NITES Games, crafts, pizza, and movies for ages 4-12 6 – 10 p.m.

San Marcos Community Center 6 – 10 p.m.

San Elijo Recreation Center www.san-marcos.net/funfridays

DEC. 2

FUN SATURDAYS Crafts, games, and activities for ages 4-12 8 a.m. – 2 p.m.

San Marcos Community Center 8 a.m. – 2 p.m.

San Elijo Recreation Center www.san-marcos.net/register

23RD ANNUAL SANTA’S VILLAGE AND TREE LIGHTING Including arts and crafts vendors, children’s crafts, food, and entertainment Breakfast with Santa: 9 – 11:30 a.m.

Santa’s Village: 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.

Holiday Tree Lighting: 5:30 p.m.

San Marcos Community Center www.san-marcos.net

DEC. 3

VISITS WITH SANTA CLAUS Free train rides and photos with Santa 12 – 2 p.m.

Old California Restaurant Row www.oldcalrestaurantrow.com

22ND ANNUAL KIWANIS CLUB OF SAN MARCOS HOLIDAY PARADE 2017 Theme: California Christmas 1 p.m.

Mission Ave. www.kiwanisclubofsanmarcos.org

SAN MARCOS HIGH SCHOOL WINTER CONCERT

DEC. 24

FUN FRIDAY NITES Games, crafts, pizza, and movies for ages 4-12 6 – 10 p.m.

San Marcos Community Center 6 – 10 p.m.

San Elijo Recreation Center www.san-marcos.net/funfridays

HOLIDAY HOTCAKES BREAKFAST

DEC. 26

KWANZAA BEGINS

DEC. 31

ONGOING

SAN MARCOS HIGH SCHOOL DANCE TEAMS PRESENT THE LITTLE MERMAID

JANUARY

HEARTH ROTATING ART GALLERY

Friday: 7 p.m.

Saturday: 3 and 7 p.m.

San Marcos High School Theatre www.smusd.org/smhs

NEW YEAR’S DAY

JAN. 1

JAN. 12

FUN FRIDAY NITES Games, crafts, pizza, and movies for kids ages 4-12 6 – 10 p.m.

San Marcos Community Center 6 – 10 p.m.

San Elijo Recreation Center www.san-marcos.net/register

DEC. 8 – 10

BROADWAY THEATRE WEST PRESENTS A DALMATIAN CHRISTMAS Friday: 7:30 p.m.

Saturday: 6 p.m.

Sunday: 2 p.m.

San Marcos Community Center www.san-marcos.net

JAN. 15

MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. DAY

DEC. 9

JAN. 19

FUN SATURDAYS

DISCOVERY ELEMENTARY FAMILY STEM NIGHT

Crafts, games, and activities for ages 4-12 8 a.m. – 2 p.m.

San Marcos Community Center 8 a.m. – 2 p.m.

San Elijo Recreation Center www.san-marcos.net/register

5 p.m.

Discovery Elementary School www.smusd.org/page/1318

JAN. 21 – 28

SAN DIEGO RESTAURANT WEEK 2018

DEC. 12 DEC. 14

Supporting the Boys & Girls Club of San Marcos 6 – 10 a.m.

San Marcos Civic Center www.boysgirlsclubsm.org

CHRISTMAS DAY

NEW YEAR’S EVE

DEC. 8, 9

Various locations throughout San Diego www.sandiegorestaurantweek.com

HANNUKAH BEGINS

DEC. 7

DEC. 25

4TH ANNUAL SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES FAIR

WEEKDAYS

Featuring local artists Open free for public viewing 8 a.m. – 7 p.m.

San Marcos Community Center www.san-marcos.net

TUESDAYS

SAN MARCOS TOASTMASTERS 7:30 – 8:30 a.m.

Lake San Marcos Resort www.sanmarcostoastmasters.org

2ND THURSDAYS CHAMBER COFFEE CONNECTIONS

Free to members; future members $25 8 – 9 a.m.

San Marcos Chamber of Commerce www.sanmarcoschamber.com

SUNDAYS

SAN MARCOS FARMERS MARKET 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.

1020 W. San Marcos Blvd. www.facebook.com/ sanmarcosfarmersmarket

SAN MARCOS HIGH SCHOOL WINTER JAZZ CONCERT 5 – 8 p.m.

San Marcos High School www.sanmarcosbands.org

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S P O R T S R E G I S T R AT I O N & A N N O U N C E M E N T S BASEBALL SAN MARCOS YOUTH BASEBALL SPRING 2017 Registration ends Jan. 9 www.sanmarcosyouthbaseball.com

BASKETBALL OPEN-PLAY BASKETBALL $3 per adult, $2 for ages 16-20 with student ID, $1 for ages 15 and under Adult Open Play: Weekdays, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Youth Open Play: Weekdays, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.

16+ Evening Open Play: Thursdays, 6 – 9 p.m.

F.H. “Corky” Smith Gymnasium 760-744-9494

EXTREME SPORTS LIGHTED SKATE PARK Skate park is unsupervised Daily: Sunrise – 10 p.m.

Hollandia Park www.san-marcos.net

FISHING JACK’S POND AND STREAM Visible fishing license required for individuals over 16 Fishing allowed only from shoreline or docks; no boats Jack’s Pond Park & Nature Center www.san-marcos.net

HIKING HEART OF THE CITY

SOFTBALL SAN MARCOS GIRLS SOFTBALL SPRING 2018

Support the Mitchell Thorp Foundation and children battling lifethreatening medical conditions Registration Open Now Event date: Feb. 3 8:30 a.m. | Poinsettia Park www.mitchellthorp.org

For girls ages 4-14 Regular registration open through Jan. 6 www.sanmarcosgirlssoftball.com

LAS POSAS PARK, 2ND SAN DIEGO AQUEDUCT, LAKE WOHLFORD FLUME, BLUE BIRD CANYON

TENNIS OPEN TENNIS COURTS

Registration Jan. 2 – 18 Coed, men’s, and women’s leagues offered www.san-marcos.net

SAN ELIJO AYSO SPRING TURBO LEAGUE Open to boys and girls of all ages Registration open online until Feb. 4 www.sanelijoayso.org

SAN MARCOS YOUTH SOCCER PICKLEBALL OPEN-PLAY PICKLEBALL Tuesdays and Thursdays 8:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.

F.H. “Corky” Smith Gymnasium 760-744-9494

(Dates and events subject to change)

CITY SPORTS SPRING 2018 LEAGUE Registration Jan. 16 – Feb. 2 Coed and men’s leagues offered www.san-marcos.net

SOCCER CITY SPORTS SPRING 2018 LEAGUE

Dec. 2 3-mile hike; sign in at 8:30 a.m.

9 a.m.

San Marcos Community Center www.san-marcos.net

Jan. 6 7-mile hike; sign in at 8:30 a.m.

9 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Cerro de Las Posas Park www.san-marcos.net

RUNNING 9TH ANNUAL WARRIOR SPIRIT 5K RUN/WALK

2018 Arena Soccer programs open to boys and girls ages 4-18 See website for registration details www.sanmarcosyouthsoccer.org

Weekends: Dawn – Dusk; Afterschool Woodland Park; Cerro de Las Posas Park www.ci.san-marcos.ca.us

VOLLEYBALL OPEN-PLAY VOLLEYBALL Mondays and Wednesdays 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

F.H. “Corky” Smith Gymnasium 760-744-9494

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Crowning Achievement

LOCAL TEENAGER BECOMES FIRST MISS ORANGE COAST TEEN

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an Marcos resident Mykaila Istvanyi was recently crowned Miss Orange Coast Teen USA at the Miss City of Angels Regional Preliminary Pageant at the Betty Ford Center. She is the first person to be crowned the brand-new title.

Mykaila is a senior at Mission Hills High School (MHHS), and balances academics and athletics. She is a CSF honor student and co-captain of the MHHS Varsity tennis team. She’s played competitive soccer for four years as well. Off the athletic field, she stays involved with the community by serving on the San Marcos Youth Commission, which lets her work on environmental and mental health issues, and by serving as an ambassador for Operation Blankets of Love, which provides comfort items to homeless animals and presents humane education programs in schools. Mykaila values pageants as an opportunity to promote the causes she supports, and she aspires to one day open her own animal sanctuary. She also began her modeling career last year with Willow Model Management.

The next step for Mykaila is the Miss California Teen USA competition, to be held at the Terrace Theater in Long Beach – the same city where the first Miss USA and Miss Universe competitions were held in 1952. The state-wide pageant will include two preliminary shows and a final competition. The winner of that competition will move on to compete at the Miss Teen USA pageant.

Learn more at www.misscaliforniausa.com. 

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S T U D E N T S TA R

Barriers Maddy Hensley Proves That She Can Tackle Any Challenge

by LINDA FRABL | photo by Jessica Breaux

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addy Hensley has a can-do attitude that should make girls everywhere proud. Has she joined the JV flag football team? Check. How about displaying incredible IT computer skills? Check. Do her high aspirations include eventually landing a job at Google? Check.

As a girl who refuses to be underestimated, Maddy professed, “People may think that since I play flag football I am just into sports only, but everyone is surprised to find out that I am actually extremely nerdy! I am pretty good on the computer and am known to always assist anyone who needs technical help. I enjoy computer programming, Harry Potter, and Star Wars, and I’m definitely a Pokémon fanatic!”

A sixth grader at Double Peak K-8 School, Maddy adores her learning environment because, as she explained, “There are so many unique opportunities in technology there!” She continued, “I love history because we get to learn about really interesting topics like ancient Mesopotamia and ancient Egypt, and I love music/band because I get to play the trumpet, which is super fun!”

Name: School: Grade: Parents: Favorite Place in 92078:

Madelyn (Maddy) Song Hensley (11) Double Peak K-8 School 6 Julie and Kyle Hensley Tapioca Express – boba is one of my favorite things in the world!

As if Maddy wasn’t involved in enough, she also devotes a large chunk of time towards helping the needy during the holidays. She volunteers for Operation Homefront, assembling holiday meals and gifts for military families. Maddy also volunteers for Roses for Seniors, delivering roses to lonely senior citizens on Christmas Eve. In addition, Maddy has cleaned up beaches and gathered holiday toys through her involvement with Adventure Princesses, a YMCA father/daughter bonding program.

But perhaps Maddy’s most notable good deed to date was when she held a kids-themed garage sale in order to raise money for Casa de Amparo, a nonprofit organization that helps abused and neglected children. Maddy recalled, “It was one of the coolest and hardest things I have ever done, and I raised almost $300 which I donated in movie gift cards to the residents.”

To unwind, Maddy hangs out with her friends and plays with her dog, Lolo.

Her ultimate dream is to one day work at Google as a Google Doodler. Maddy exclaimed, “For a while now I’ve wanted to work at Google, and the idea of possibly getting there one day is what really drives me to do well at school!” This barrier breaker will undoubtedly tackle any challenge in order to achieve her goals. 

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Women Helping Women

SAN MARCOS SERVICE PROJECT HELPS WOMEN’S RESOURCE CENTER

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ocal women of San Marcos’s Meadowlark Church recently came together for their annual fall gathering – a day of relaxation, community, and service. Fortytwo women attended the Seaside Retreat-themed event, with Nita Shaw serving as master of ceremonies.

San Marcos resident Julia Chadwell directed the event’s service project: creating “Blessing Bags” with a pair of socks and personal hygiene items in a zip lock bag – all assembled to look like cheerful dolls. The socks were hand-knitted by church member Anna Dement, and the hygiene items were all donated by church members.

Julia delivered the 45 Blessing Bags to the Women’s Resource Center of Oceanside to be given to women in both the program’s longterm housing and temporary shelters.

The Women’s Resource Center provides supportive services, counseling, shelter, and education to North County women, children,

and men threatened by domestic violence or sexual assault. The organization was founded in 1974 by five local women, and has grown over the years to include crisis counseling, a telephone hotline, victim advocacy, legal service referral, and transition housing, as well as much more. Casa de Amparo, a San Marcos agency dedicated to working with at-risk children, originated as part of the Women’s Resource Center.

Learn more at www.wrcsd.org. 

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YO U R N E I G H B O R ’ S R E C I P E

INGREDIENTS 2 pounds 6-8 shrimp ¼ cup melted butter or margarine ¼ pound crab (imitation is okay) 1 small onion or 2 green onions 1 stalk celery

1 1 1 1 1

cup breadcrumbs egg, beaten teaspoon salt teaspoon dry mustard pound thin-sliced bacon Dash of cayenne pepper Wooden toothpicks

DIRECTIONS 1. Preheat the broiler or prepare the grill for direct cooking.

2. Clean, devein, and butterfly the shrimp. Set aside.

3. Prepare the crab stuffing. Chop the crab, onion, and celery fine – a food processor works well for this. Mix with the breadcrumbs, the egg, salt, cayenne, and mustard. Add the melted butter and mix well.

4. Assemble the bacon-wrapped, crab-stuffed shrimp. Drape a strip of bacon diagonally across your palm. Cross the bacon with one of the shrimp – cut side up and opened flat. Place a heaping tablespoon of the stuffing on the shrimp and form it into a little log. Wrap the ends of the bacon strip to cover the stuffing. Secure the whole thing with a couple of toothpicks through the bacon and the body of the shrimp. Set aside and repeat until you run out of shrimp.

Oven Method Lay the shrimp out in a single layer on your broiler pan.

Broil until just done – about 4 minutes on the first side and 3 minutes on the second. Do not overcook.

Grill Method Place the shrimp on a grill screen. You’d hate to drop one through the grill. Broil until just done – about 4 minutes on the first side and 3 minutes on the second. Do not overcook.

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2. The ZCode Media team at the Rancho Bernardo Community Thanksgiving Luncheon. 3. GFWC Contemporary Women of North County prepares for the 23rd Annual Santa’s Magical Village. 4. San Diegans around the county participated in I Love a Clean San Diego’s 33rd Coastal Cleanup Day, ranging from the beach to San Elijo Hills trails. 5. San Marcos resident Michelle ran the Surfing Madonna 15K with friends Shari and Stephanie.

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COMMUNITY STUFF

Double Peak Challenge

Donation by Local Students

The 2nd Annual Double Peak Challenge was once again a success, bringing participants of all ages together – from under 10 to over 70.

The challenge included a 10K run along the ridgeline trail, a 5K run, and a trail trot for kids, along with a community gathering. The scenic course gave runners a breathtaking view of San Marcos’s natural beauty, from the lake to the fog breaking around the mountains.

Proceeds from the event benefit the San Marcos Community Services Department and its scholarship program, as well as San Marcos Unified School District and The San Marcos Promise.

“It’s such a worthy cause for extended education for kids graduating out of San Marcos Unified District schools,” said Community Services Director Buck Martin. “And it’s an opportunity for scholarships for educational programs.”

The overall winner was Leonardo Maciel, a 36-year-old oil and gas engineer from Brazil. He was visiting San Diego for business. The fastest woman was 42-year-old Carlsbad resident Michele Wallace.

2017 Coastchella Benefits Scripps Hospital More than 300 North County residents attended the 2nd Annual Scripps Coastchella Benefit Concert at Belly Up Tavern in Solana Beach in October, raising over $320,000 for Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas. The event featured a cocktail reception, live auction, and musical entertainment by alternative blues hip-hop band G. Love & Special Sauce and local country band Nancarrow.

Money raised at the event will help fund the purchase of lifesaving surgical technology and equipment, enabling Scripps physicians to provide a higher level of care with less invasive techniques, as well as improving the overall patient experience. For more information go to www.scripps.org/coastchella.

Garden of Lights Each night after the sun goes down, from Dec. 2 to 23 and 26 to 30, the San Diego Botanic Garden in Encinitas will be transformed into a dazzling winter wonderland during the Garden of Lights. More than 125,000 sparkling lights illuminate the flora of this fantastic 37-acre urban oasis each evening from 5 to 9 p.m. for a magical holiday experience.

The Garden of Lights has events and activities that everyone in your family will enjoy. Nightly entertainment including local blues and jazz bands, as well as holiday crafts, spin art, visits with Santa, Nutcracker displays, and horse-drawn wagon rides, snow for sledding, and holiday carolers on selected evenings. Food and treats will also be available. Come out and experience the holidays Southern California-style at San Diego Botanic Garden’s Garden of Lights! Tickets for the Garden of Lights are available at the Welcome Center at SDBG. There are no advanced ticket sales at the Garden or on the website.

Admission for members is $8 ($10 on Friday and Saturday); for seniors, active military, and students $10; and non-members $15 ($20 on Friday and Saturday). For children ages 3 through 12, admission is $6 ($5 on Friday and Saturday). The Garden of Lights is presented by the County of San Diego.

As many Puerto Ricans still lacked water and electricity after Hurricane Maria’s devastation, San Marcos students with special needs recently participated in a service project to help. The students from the Mission Hills High School Bridge and Excel Program, led by teachers Mr. Flack, Mr. Hughes, Mrs. Condelles, and Mrs. Borrelli, decorated bags and filled them with hygiene products. The kits are individualized for men, women, and children.

Afterwards, they sent the bags to Michelle Borrelli’s friend who teaches in Puerto Rico, who then handed them out to families still living without running water and electricity. The bags were donated by Michelle’s mother.

Jonville Team Scholarship Currently enrolled San Marcos High School and Mission Hills High School seniors are invited to apply to the brand new Jonville Team Scholarship. The scholarship will award $1,000 towards a student’s continued education.

The scholarship is offered by local real estate team the Jonville Team. “My daughter is in her junior year in college and we know firsthand how every bit counts when you’re trying to pay for higher education” said Nicolas Jonville, owner of the Jonville Team. “To be able to give back to our community by providing a scholarship to help our leaders of tomorrow reach their education goals is an important part the Jonville Team culture.”

The application deadline is May 25, 2018. Candidates are expected to write a personal statement on one of the following topics: their educational goals, how the scholarship will help attain their goals, a time when hard work paid off, and their experience with community service.

Learn more and apply online at www.jtscholarship.com.

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C O V E R F E AT U R E

u t n e v d A d n a k a e r Br e f r f e t O n o i t s W a s i H h T e t a d t a S o R n e e d h l t o G Hit e h t l l A e r o l p x E

ven if you’ve lived in Southern California your whole life, there’s a good chance you haven’t explored every hidden gem the Golden State has to offer. When people travel, they typically skip the off-the-beaten-path destinations. By going on a road trip, you give yourself an opportunity to say, “Wow, I can’t believe this place actually exists!” Take advantage of our year-round sunny skies for a California adventure this winter break, and learn more about the beaches, campgrounds, mountains, and lakes of our home state. Adventure awaits.

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Even as the water gets chilly, there’s still plenty to do at the beach. Enjoy an afternoon out with a book or an evening barbecue – or pull on a wet-suit and catch some winter waves. The best part of living in San Diego is the ease of packing the car with beach gear and heading up or down the coast to your favorite “edge of the continent” bliss. From Santa Barbara to San Diego, each beach area along our coast has its very own charm. These beaches and their communities are varied enough to have appeal for just about everyone. We offer a unique perspective of what you, your family, or your friends have in store if you decide that the beach is the perfect destination or pit stop for your upcoming road trip.

CATALINA ISLAND

LA JOLLA

SAN CLEMENTE

Just 22 miles off the Southern California coast is Catalina Island, a little haven for getting away from the masses. Shop for trinkets, snorkel, take a glass-bottom boat ride, camp, or just enjoy a good book on the beach.

North of downtown San Diego is this jewel of the coast, La Jolla. There are gorgeous views everywhere you look and the weather is sublime. La Jolla Cove has boundless opportunities for sensational snorkeling while the Shores allow for surfing lessons and fun for all ages.

San Clemente has a wonderful State campground and a smalltown atmosphere near the beach.

Trestles Trail is a must for the hiking enthusiast.

CARPINTERIA Carpinteria is a small beach town between Santa Barbara and Ventura. The Carpinteria Beach, known as the “World’s Safest Beach,” has been rated the #1 swimming beach in California, due mostly to its southern exposure and its protection by the Channel Islands.

ENCINITAS The beach communities of Leucadia and Cardiff-by-the-Sea are included in the San Diego North County town of Encinitas, which boasts the beloved Moonlight Beach.

LAGUNA BEACH Laguna Beach is known for having the most beautiful beach coves on the Southern California coast.

Laguna is also full of excellent and varied restaurants and art galleries.

LONG BEACH Long Beach has the aquarium, the Queen Mary, Little Naples with its gondolas, ferries to Catalina, an art museum, and Rainbow Harbor with its waterfront restaurants.

MALIBU Much of Malibu’s coastline is covered with the famed beach bungalows along with the Zuma, Paradise Cove, and Malibu Beach – just to name a few of the renowned public beaches.

MANHATTAN BEACH Manhattan Beach is in Los Angeles County near the LAX airport. The beach is wide and sandy and the boardwalk is full of joggers, bikers, and other beach-goers.

OCEANSIDE Oceanside has lots of beach, more reasonably priced hotels, and a harbor for boating or waterfront dining.

SANTA BARBARA A cozy beach town beautifully nestled between the coast and the mountains. Visit the famed restaurants and take in the Spanish-Mediterranean architecture. As you wander down the streets of Santa Barbara you might bump into well known filmmaker Bruce Brown – whose cult classic, The Endless Summer, put surfing on the map – or 10-time world surfing champion Kelly Slater.

SANTA MONICA Santa Monica has beaches, an amusement pier, great shopping, world class hotels and restaurants, and close proximity to UCLA, Hollywood, Beverly Hills, and LAX. Visit the Museum of Flying at the Santa Monica Airport.

VENTURA Ventura is a laid-back little beach town with a nice boating harbor and wide sandy beaches. Channel Island boat tours take off from Ventura. Marine Park is also a great place to bring kids and kites. The Ventura Beach pirate ship is a must!

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Camping can offer you complete freedom when choosing a holiday. We spotlight some camp locations that are ideal for families, first timers, location seekers, and adventurers. You can get away to the beach, escape to the mountains, or take time out by the lake – there will always be a natural location to suit everyone. Forward-planning and gathering the necessary equipment will ensure that your trip is enjoyable. These sites are open year-round, but check the weather before you head out. Visit www.reserveamerica.com and www.parks.ca.gov for tips and advice for your camping road trip.

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The Navarro River flows calmly over fist-sized stones through a redwood grove.

Gardens and picnic areas at the Anderson Valley wineries are a short drive away. Stop by the Philo Apple Farm for a wander in the orchard and some fresh juice from the honor stand.

Near Santa Barbara, CA Carpinteria State Beach Kids can’t object to a lack of TV if they’re plopped onto a mile-long beach. Reserve early (up to seven months ahead) for the popular Santa Rosa beach row sites, then spend the weekend swimming, surf fishing, and exploring tidepools.

Camp out under the oaks and sycamores in the Santa Ana Mountains without relinquishing life’s little necessities – like flushing toilets. Get oriented to the great outdoors on the Sunday morning ranger walk. The 2.5-mile East Ridge Trail makes a great beginner’s hike.

Near Santa Cruz, CA New Brighton State Beach Set on a pine-shaded bluff above an endless white beach, New Brighton’s 100-plus sites get snapped up by those itching for a beach weekend without the expensive nightly tab.

The beach is the real draw and the hot showers are inviting, but another bonus is that if you forget your matches or just don’t feel like cooking, you can easily grab takeout in town, a five-minute drive away.

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A great choice for the first-time backpacker, with moderate effort required for spectacular views in the end. Pack your stuff in after three miles to overnight at Island Lake beneath soaring Mt. Price. The dramatically stark granite terrain dotted with shock-blue lakes is the definition of high country.

Next morning, you’re set to explore the lakes and passes higher up the slope – and out of day-hiker range. This is also a popular choice for snowshoers and backcountry skiers.

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HOTEL TONIGHT Hotels give last-minute deals on their unsold rooms with discounts up to 70%. Book the deals easily and securely on your smartphone.

IEXIT INTERSTATE EXIT GUIDE iExit tells you what’s coming up in real time when driving on the interstate.

Select your favorite chains and it will tell you which upcoming exits have them. Select the Deals tab and see which upcoming exits have chains currently running promotions.

SPOTIFY No need to burn dozens of CDs or deliberate over the perfect iPod playlist. With Spotify you have an infinite jukebox at your fingertips. You can search as you go, make playlists beforehand, or snag other Spotify members’ playlists.

YP YPmobile products turn your mobile device into a powerful local guide that brings you everyday savings.

If you’re like most American families, vacation usually means you’re heading to the beach, amusement park, or maybe even a big-city adventure. But don’t overlook the fun waiting to be had at our local mountains and lakes.

These family-friendly winter playground destinations are just an easy drive up north. Be sure to check the opening dates for seasonal activities before you bundle up.

BIG BEAR

LAKE TAHOE

MAMMOTH

YOSEMITE

Big Bear’s ski season starts midDecember and lasts through late March, and there’s plenty of fun to be had on the snowy slopes.

Beyond skiing, snowboarding, and sledding, try on some snowshoes for a winter walk, or take advantage of the beautiful hiking trails in the San Bernardino Mountains. Finish out the day with a stroll through Big Bear Lake Village for shopping and tasty treats. Visit www.bigbear.com for information on upcoming events.

Lake Tahoe is a popular winter destination, with 14 major ski resorts surrounding the beautiful lake. Most of the resorts are open from mid-November through midApril. Hit the slopes or go crosscountry on skis, snowboards, sleds, and snowshoes.

Snowmobiles and sleigh rides make for alternative adventures through the winter wonderland.

The breathtaking views are worth the trek. Visit www.tahoesbest. com for a local connection with deals and packages.

Mammoth Lakes is the hot spot for the Southern California ski crowd. Skiers stake out a condo or hotel during the season to reap the rewards of abundant snowfall on the majestic mountain, and this year’s ski season started in mid-November. Catch a scenic gondola ride, explore the backcountry in a heated snowcat, or bundle up for a high-speed snow tube trip at Woolly’s Tube Park. Check the calendar for special events like the Dec. 16 Night of Lights, a free celebration with music, a parade, snowmobile rides, and a spectacular fireworks show. Visit www.mammothmountain.com for adventure guides.

One of America’s favorites, Yosemite Park is a stunning winter wonderland. The park is best known for its waterfalls, but within its nearly 1,200 square miles, one can find grand meadows, deep valleys, gigantic ancient sequoias, a plethora of wilderness areas, and much more. Skiing, snowboarding, and other winter sports are popular winter activities. The CA 41, 140, and 120 entrances are open year-round. Check road conditions and tire chain requirements when visiting in the winter – up-to-date conditions can be found online or by calling the National Park Service road status hotline at 209-372-0200. Plan your Yosemite road trip by visiting www.yosemitepark.com. ¢

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LOVING WHAT YOU DO Intrinsic motivation is the motivation that comes from deep inside of you.

It is the internal reason of your “why.” Of my 30-plus years of working with business and sales professionals, I have discovered that incentives alone do not always work when motivating individuals or teams.

Richard D. Marks, Founder and President

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Hire Richard Marks as your keynote speaker and watch your business exceed to the next level. His method encourages, empowers, and excites your employees to create a harmonious balance in the workplace as well as all areas of life. Give us a call today or visit our website to set up an appointment for your free consultation, and Expect Great Things To Happen. 

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ANDRE REED PROMOTES LITERACY AT BOYS & GIRLS CLUB

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he Boys & Girls Club of San Marcos hosted an exciting kickoff in November.

Buffalo Bills Hall of Fame wide receiver Andre Reed visited the clubhouse to launch the local Read with Reed 83 Challenge.

He had already introduced the program in

Buffalo, NY, Brooklyn, NY, and Cleveland, OH, before touching down in San Diego, where he now lives.

The program is part of Reed’s Andre Reed Foundation, which was established in 2010 with the goal of helping underprivileged children reach their full potential. Read with Reed 83 uses football to encourage children to read for 30 minutes a day. Local MVP readers – who read over 100 books in less than a month – had the opportunity to attend a Chargers game against the Buffalo Bills as Reed’s VIP guests, meeting some of the players on the field.

“Reading is tied to graduation rates and, ultimately, success rates, especially in inner cities where I plan to do my literacy programming,” Reed added. “It’s my new legacy, and my commitment to kids, to make reading cool again by incorporating pro athletes and the game of football into the program.”

A Read with Reed 83 Casino Royale event is scheduled for May 4 through 7, 2018.

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“I WAS A CLUB KID WHO MADE IT INTO THE PRO FOOTBALL HALL OF FAME. NOW I REPRESENT WHAT THEY STAND FOR AND I KNOW THAT THROUGH READING, EVERY CHILD CAN DO THE SAME. READING IS A WAY OUT!” “My reading program called READ 83 has really taken off and will support Boys & Girls Clubs in NFL cities,” Reed said.

“I was a Club kid who made it into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Now I represent what they stand for and I know that through reading, every child can do the same. Reading is a way out!”

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ocal community members and visitors from throughout the county gathered along Via Vera Cruz for the 2017 San Marcos Grand Fall Harvest Festival & Street Faire, hosted by the San Marcos Chamber of Commerce. Visitors browsed offerings from over 250 local and nationwide vendors and took the younger crowd to the Grand Kid’s Fest for carnival rides and activities. Learn more at www.sanmarcoschamber.com. 

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Choosing the Right Primary Care Physician (pcp)

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ow is the time of year when many people are deciding who will be their Primary Care Physician, or PCP. Most health insurance plans require a person to appoint a PCP—usually a Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO)—to oversee their overall health and wellness needs.

The three main categories of PCPs include: ✔ Family Physicians:Trained to treat patients of all ages ✔ Pediatricians: Specialists in the medical needs of

babies, children and adolescents

✔ Internists: Focused on the needs of adults.

Think of your PCP as your advocate in the healthcare system. Except in the case of an emergency, your PCP is generally your initial point of contact for your healthcare needs. He/she will 1) diagnose and treat common conditions; 2) educate you on making healthy lifestyle changes and other preventive measures;

3) assess urgent problems and direct you to appropriate care; 4) coordinate the referral process if you need to see a specialist.

Many people have a long-term relationship with their PCP and refer to their PCP as “my doctor” or “our family physician.” Having a doctor-patient relationship built on trust and confidence is one of the keys to receiving quality health care.

As you’re looking at different doctors in your health insurance provider directory, think about what you want in a health partnership. Does the doctor’s office need to be close to work or home? Can you make early morning, evening or weekend appointments?

Do you need a doctor who speaks a language other than English? Would you prefer someone who is similar in age or of the same gender?

For quality care, make sure you choose the right PCP for your unique healthcare needs.

Graybill Medical Group’s San Marcos Office offers Family and Sports Medicine services to those who live and work in the San Marcos area. It is located just off the 78 Freeway at 277 Rancheros Drive, Suite 100, San Marcos, CA 92069.

Hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. To schedule an appointment please call 866.228.2236.

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LIBRARY CALENDAR

san marcos branch library 2 Civic Dr., San Marcos, CA 92069 760-891-3000 | www.sdcl.org All programs are free, but subject to change.

THE LIBRARY WILL BE CLOSED ON DEC. 25 FOR CHRISTMAS DAY, JAN. 1 FOR NEW YEAR’S DAY, AND JAN. 15 FOR MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. DAY.

KID’S CORNER

ADULT PROGRAMS

TEEN TIME

SOCIAL WORKER IN THE LIBRARY

DEC. 5, 12, 19 4 p.m.

DEC. 4

4 p.m.

DEC. 6 DIY TERRARIUMS

DEC. 5

1 p.m.

KNITTING CLUB

DEC. 10; JAN. 14

DEC. 17; JAN. 21

WEDNESDAYS

EBOOKS @ YOUR LIBRARY

CAFE Y LIBROS

ENGLISH CONVERSATION CAFÉ

1 p.m.

DEC. 11; JAN. 8 CA TELEPHONE ACCESS TABLE

DEC. 12; JAN. 9

STORIES & CRAFT WITH MS. LULA AND THE HOPE PROGRAM

DEC. 5, 12, 19

JOB SEARCH HELP/ AYUDA DE BUSCEDA DE TRABAJO

11 a.m.

10:30 a.m.

DEC. 9; JAN. 13

DEC. 6, 20

OUR SPACE: LGBTQIA+ MEETUP

NORTH COUNTY HEALTH SERVICES RESOURCE TABLE

9:30 a.m.

ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE CLASS

3 p.m.

DEC. 13 HOLIDAY FAVORITES SINGALONG 1 p.m.

DEC. 20

9:30 a.m.

DEC. 18 CHILD SUPPORT SERVICES

CITIZENSHIP CLASS

5 p.m.

9:30 a.m.

DEC. 20; JAN. 17

THURSDAYS

ACOUSTIC SHOWCASE CONCERT: SUNNY SIDE STRINGS

ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE CLASS

No class Dec. 20, 27

2 p.m.

6 p.m.

DEC. 8

1:30 p.m.

10:30 a.m.

6 p.m.

11 a.m.

DEC. 21

FAMILY SPANISH STORYTIME

COUPONING CLUB

BOOK CLUB

11 a.m.

6 p.m.

December: Holiday Gathering

FRIDAYS

November: A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman

NEWS FOR YOU 10 a.m.

1:30 p.m.

MAH JONGG CLUB

ONGOING MONDAYS

ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE CLASS

DIY BEJEWELED HOLIDAY FRAMES

3:30 p.m.

1 p.m.

MONDAYS – THURSDAYS IN DECEMBER TEEN GAMERS 3:30 p.m.

TUESDAYS

12:30 p.m.

LAST FRIDAYS FINE-FREE FRIDAY Return your overdue materials and the library will get rid of the fines for those items All day

SATURDAYS SPANISH GED CLASS 9:30 a.m.

ADULT WRITING GROUP 1 – 3 p.m.

SUNDAYS

ALL AGES CHESS CLUB

SUNDAYS IN JANUARY CITIZENSHIP CLASS EN ESPAÑOL

3:30 p.m.

2 p.m.

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Legacy of Love

SAN MARCOS COUPLE’S PROPOSAL SUPPORTS LOCAL SCHOLARSHIPS

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or a young San Marcos couple, Nov. 18 was a day to remember at the Del Mar Racetrack. Michael Pettinato brought his girlfriend, Katie Brown, to the Don Diego Legacy Brick Fountain at the fairgrounds.

He claimed he wanted to show her a Don Diego Legacy Brick his mother had purchased, but when they arrived, she learned the brick was actually inscribed “Katie Brown, 2017: Will You Marry Me? – Michael Pettinato.” When Michael got down on one knee, she said yes.

Their families emerged from their nearby hiding spot, and together with passing race fans congratulated the newly engaged couple. Katie shared, “I’ve been hoping Michael would ask me to marry him. This very morning, I had a weird feeling and thought, ‘Wouldn’t it be cool if he proposed at the track?’ But I had no idea he actually would!”

Every Don Diego Legacy Brick purchased benefits the Don Diego Scholarship Foundation, which has awarded $862,000 in scholarships to local students and in agriculture education grants since 1986. The bricks are installed at the fountain at the Del Mar Fairgrounds, where

one day several years ago, Michael noticed them. He explained, “I read the inscriptions and thought wow, great idea – installing a personalized brick in a beautiful place – it’s something that will last forever.”

The Don Diego Scholarship Foundation offers scholarships to outstanding 4-H members, Future Farmers of America members, employees and contractors at the Del Mar Fairgrounds or Del Mar Thoroughbred Club, and exhibitors at the San Diego County Fair or equestrian events at the Del Mar Fairgrounds or Horsepark. Learn more at www.dondiegoscholarship.org. 

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R E A L E S TAT E W AT C H

If the Price is Right…

by JESSICA BREAUX

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ou are thinking about selling your house – but only if you can get the right price! So, you find an agent that will agree to list your home for more than it’s worth. I hear this all the time, and it can be a recipe for disaster.

Selling your home can be an emotional experience. And every seller wants to get the most that they can. The reason why you should not overprice your home is simple: it won’t sell.

Pricing your home correctly from the beginning is critical. Buyers are more savvy than ever before.

With today’s technology, it is easier than ever to spot a home that is overpriced. Many negative things can happen when an overpriced listing hits the market, including but not limited to missed buyer opportunities.

There are many aspects to selling a home for top dollar. The answer to achieving this usually comes down to three controllable variables: price, property condition, and marketing. The goal is to create a high demand for your home, and pricing it correctly can be one of the biggest influencers. Just like any other product, if careful attention is given to these variables, you will ultimately be pleased with the outcome.

If you are considering making a move, you should be able to do so with confidence. Give me a call to schedule a meeting. It’s important to work with someone that you trust, and I would love the opportunity to get to know you and discuss your real estate goals. 

JESSICA BREAUX

Realtor® | CalBRE #: 01436430

858-771-3888 JessicaBreauxRE@gmail.com www.JessicaBreaux.com

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RECENT SALES ACTIVITY FOR THE MOST COMPREHENSIVE LIST OF PROPERTIES SOLD WITHIN THE LAST SEVERAL YEARS, VISIT 92078MAGAZINE.COM

Est SF

Price

Beds

Baths

Est SF

Price

431 Camino Hermoso

Beds Baths

4

3

2,172

$620,000

Address

206 Violet Avenue

4

3

2,650

$765,000

157 Shubin Lane

3

2

1,566

$625,000

1602 Reflection Street

4

4

2,650

$780,000

1357 Sky Ridge Court

3

3

1,656

$625,000

1602 Reflection Street

4

4

2,650

$780,000

1204 Via Portovecchio

2

2

1,443

$625,000

214 Violet Avenue

4

3

2,674

$785,000

631 Sonoma Street

4

3

2,273

$630,000

1141 La Sombra Drive

3

4

2,222

$795,000

1439 Chert Drive

3

3

1,459

$630,000

1461 Coral Way

4

3

2,876

$799,000

560 Via Del Caballo

4

3

2,358

$633,000

262 Violet Avenue

5

3

2,950

$801,000

560 Via Del Caballo

4

3

2,358

$633,000

1528 Clifftop Avenue

4

3

2,691

$810,000

485 Camino Verde

4

3

2,358

$635,000

1442 Dolphin Court

4

5

2,975

$825,000

746 Poppy Road

4

3

2,118

$636,000

912 Terraza Mar

4

4

2,726

$827,500

1351 Camino Lorado

2

2

1,906

$639,000

957 Hawthorne Court

4

3

2,350

$830,000

348 Avenida La Cuesta

3

3

2,094

$641,000

801 Hollowbrook Court

4

3

2,860

$855,000

904 Applewilde Drive

3

2

1,680

$642,000

859 Antilla Way

4

4

3,290

$860,000

345 Flower Hill Way

4

4

3,172

$660,000

676 Liquid Amber Way

4

5

3,007

$860,000

418 Camino Hermoso

4

3

2,445

$667,000

1647 Trenton Way

5

5

3,241

$875,000

1565 Chert Drive

4

3

2,094

$685,000

1645 Windemere Drive

4

5

3,453

$886,000

816 Windridge Circle

4

2

2,024

$696,700

437 Washingtonia Drive

3

3

2,851

$900,000

1137 La Sombra Drive

4

3

2,347

$710,000

623 Weatherstone

5

4

3,411

$915,000

1367 San Pablo

3

3

2,170

$718,000

2136 Sea Island Place

5

5

3,480

$1,047,500

1342 San Julian Lane

3

2

1,893

$725,000

2165 Coast

6

4

4,300

$1,050,000

404 Carlo Street

3

3

2,734

$730,000

957 Tucana Drive

5

4

3,461

$1,120,000

480 Silver Shadow Drive

3

3

2,747

$730,000

1105 Vega Way

4

4

3,161

$1,165,600

1564 Black Walnut Drive

4

3

2,189

$742,000

1635 La Plaza

3

4

3,935

$1,230,000

1102 Via Vera Cruz

4

3

2,963

$750,000

842 Cannondale Court

5

5

3,672

$1,286,000

1245 San Julian Drive

3

3

2,048

$752,000

20919 Questhaven Road

5

5

3,927

$1,450,000

1804 Sea Vista Place

3

3

2,269

$760,000

739 COSTA DEL SUR

5

4

3,461

$1,529,000

1708 Weatherwood Court

5

4

2,923

$760,000

(complete list of homes sold in 92078 at www.92078magazine.com)

Information is compiled from a variety of databases and published by Susco Media Inc. for entertainment purposes only. Reproduction is strictly prohibited. Sales statistics are not affiliated with or provided by any participating advertiser or real estate professional contained in this publication. Properties contained in this list and online were sold by a variety of real estate brokers. Information considered reliable, but not guaranteed. Please check with a licensed real estate professional for more information. Not all sales are listed.

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