San Elijo Life

19/06/2025

🌿 Ever notice the earthy tones, rustic fences, and native plants in San Elijo Hills? That’s no accident. The original design was rooted in the land—built to blend with the chaparral, not compete with it. 🎨

From color palettes inspired by the hillsides to trails that lead to sunset views at Double Peak, this community was thoughtfully crafted from the ground up.

👉 Take a walk back to the original vision:

San Elijo Hills: Built to Belong — Honoring the Original Vision As new families move in and design trends evolve, it’s easy to get caught up in what’s current. But San Elijo Hills was never meant t…

18/06/2025

Almost summer solstice above the fog

17/06/2025

https://thecoastnews.com/measure-q-helps-san-marcos-balance-upcoming-budget/

The San Marcos City Council unanimously approved a healthy budget for the 2025-26 fiscal year on Tuesday thanks to revenue from Measure Q.

12/06/2025

Ground and air crews are responding to the Claro Fire. An evacuation order has been issued.

12/06/2025

🚨 Fire Alert: Claro Fire 🚨
A vegetation fire is active in the region. While there is no immediate threat to our area, it’s a good reminder to stay alert and ready.

✅ Here’s what you can do right now:
• 📱 Download the Genasys Protect app to receive hyperlocal evacuation alerts and real-time incident updates
• 🗺️ Know your evacuation zone—look it up in the app or at protect.genasys.com
• 🔔 Sign up for emergency alerts at ReadySanDiego.org/AlertSanDiego
• 🚗 Review your evacuation plan and keep your vehicle fueled and ready
• 🧯 Check your defensible space and clear flammable material at least 5 feet from your home
• 📡 Follow trusted sources like and for updates

Being prepared is one of the best ways to protect your home, your family, and your neighbors.

12/06/2025

: Update 3:41 p.m.

Evacuations ordered for area shown in this map. Temporary evacuation point established at Stagecoach Park in Carlsbad.

Monitor evacuation instructions at https://protect.genasys.com/search or via Genasys app.

12/06/2025

Evacuation Warnings for Zones SDC-0917, SDC-0918 and Evacuation Warnings for Zones SDC-0848, SDC-0850 have now been issued through Genasys. Stagecoach Park is a designated evacuation point. See the zones on the Watch Duty map or Genasys Evacuation Map.

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Evacuation Warnings for Zones SDC-0917, SDC-0918 and Evacuation Warnings for Zones SDC-0848, SDC-0850 have now been issued through Genasys. Stagecoach Park is a designated evacuation point. See the…

12/06/2025

🚨 CLARO FIRE UPDATE — June 12, 2025 – 5:30 PM
📍 Corte Claro & Paseo Encino | San Marcos/Carlsbad Border in La Costa Preserve Denk Mountain.

🔥 The Claro Fire burned approximately 45 acres this afternoon.
✅ Forward progress is now stopped.
🚁 Crews used helicopters, tankers, and bulldozers to hold the line.
🏡 Evacuation orders and road closures have been lifted.
👨‍🚒 Firefighters remain on scene securing containment lines (~10%).

🙏 Thank you to all first responders for your fast action in tough terrain near Elfin Forest and the La Costa Preserve

09/06/2025

This clinic will be run by our very own Varsity Knights

06/06/2025

04/06/2025

🍋 Lemonade with Heart 💛Join Nathan & William this Saturday, June 8th from 10 AM–12 PM at Questhaven Park in San Elijo Hills for their annual lemonade stand supporting Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation 🍋🎗️

Every dollar raised helps fund research and support for kids fighting cancer. Come grab a cup, say hi, and make a difference—one sip at a time.

📍 Questhaven Park, San Elijo Hills
🕙 Saturday 6/8 | 10AM–12PM
💛 Donate or learn more: [link in story] or https://www.alexslemonade.org/2025/nate-will