Brush Fire in Palomar College Preserve Held to 11 Acres

Brush Fire in Palomar College Preserve Held to 11 Acres

A fire in the native habitat preserve on the eastern edge of the campus, near the Edwin & Frances Hunter Arboretum, was contained by 9 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 14. SAN MARCOS — A vegetation fire burned 11 acres in a nature preserve at Palomar College before being...
New Vice Presidents Arriving This Month to Palomar

New Vice Presidents Arriving This Month to Palomar

The Governing Board has approved the hiring of Ambur Borth and David Montoya, two new permanent members of the Executive Team. SAN MARCOS — With the approval of the Palomar College Governing Board on Tuesday, Jan. 5, two new Assistant Superintendent/Vice Presidents...
Solar Array Activated at Palomar’s Fallbrook Education Center

Solar Array Activated at Palomar’s Fallbrook Education Center

The new photovoltaic system will provide enough electricity to make the center “net-zero,” furthering the district’s commitment to sustainability and reducing energy costs. FALLBROOK — A new solar energy system at the Palomar College Fallbrook Education Center was...
Three New Members Sworn Into Palomar’s Governing Board

Three New Members Sworn Into Palomar’s Governing Board

Following the district’s first trustee-area election, Christian Garcia, Roberto Rodriguez and Brian Olson join Mark Evilsizer and Norma Miyamoto on the Governing Board. SAN MARCOS, CA (December 17, 2020) — Three new trustees were sworn into the Palomar Community...
Formerly Incarcerated, Well Educated: A Transitions Story

Formerly Incarcerated, Well Educated: A Transitions Story

One man’s “Corrections to College” story demonstrates the importance of reaching incarcerated people with the hope and opportunity afforded by a college education. SAN MARCOS — In early 2019 at the Vista Detention Facility, Edgar Diaz took his first Palomar College...