Water and wastewater rates approved, farmers and seniors oppose charges
OCEANSIDE — Not to the surprise of residents, the City Council said yes to water and wastewater rate increases on Nov. 14. While another year of increases to pay for bought water, pass-through charges,...
View ArticlePala Band buys sacred land
REGION — The Pala Band purchased 700 acres of scared land on Nov. 17, and can now prevent it from ever becoming a landfill. Shasta Gaughen, Pala environmental director and tribal historic preservation...
View Article100-year-old water, sewer pipelines being replaced
OCEANSIDE — Work is underway to replace water and sewer pipelines in the downtown area, including some pipeline that dates 100 years. The yearlong project improves water and sewer reliability,...
View Article‘Friendsgiving’ event brings unlikely friends together
OCEANSIDE — “Friendsgiving” was celebrated by about 75 Oceanside and Vista teens that might not otherwise have met up as friends on Nov. 22. Students, ages 12 to 18, got together who live in different...
View ArticleRecycled water customers push plant to capacity
OCEANSIDE — Oceanside is looking to rebuild its recycled water treatment plant, after additional recycled water customers have pushed the current plant to “capacity.” A planned new plant will produce...
View ArticleService dog makes life easier for woman with Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease
OCEANSIDE — Having a service dog has made a significant, and positive impact to Diana Struphers. Struphers said her service dog, Marvin, gives her confidence, security and helps her live life fully....
View ArticleOceanside says goodbye to monthly Art Walk
OCEANSIDE — Friday will be the final monthly Art Walk, at least as it has been organized up to now. First Friday Art Walks began in August 2014, and have been held year round. Gumaro Escarcega,...
View ArticleThe Coaster Holiday Express readies for another trek
OCEANSIDE — This Saturday the Coaster Holiday Express Train will fill up with families who are ready to meet Santa. Three trains will take off from the Oceanside station throughout the morning, and...
View Article‘Top Gun’ house gets a new coat of blue paint
OCEANSIDE — It took one day, but by 4 p.m. Wednesday, the beloved “Top Gun” house was back to its familiar blue color. The Osider Magazine funded 19 gallons of blue paint, and professional painter...
View ArticleSpeakers lend support in harbor lease issue
OCEANSIDE — Over a dozen speakers addressed the City Council on Wednesday to share their support for one of two charter boat companies vying for lease space in Oceanside Harbor. Speakers were split in...
View ArticleWrite-a-thon raises awareness, honors local leaders
VISTA — Students and community members gathered on Dec. 4 at Rancho Buena Visa High School to write letters that they hope can make a difference. The letters are part of the annual Amnesty...
View ArticleStudents experience a day on the job
VISTA — Vista Unified School District middle school students are getting workforce ready through an “experienceship” program in which they spend a day on the job at a local business in a growth...
View ArticleLocal hardware store collects letters to Santa
CARLSBAD — Crown Ace Hardware stores are helping boys and girls get their letters to Santa, and receive a return reply. Each store has a North Pole express mailbox decorated by staff inside its...
View ArticleRe-elected city officials profess their love for Oceanside
OCEANSIDE — Re-elected Oceanside city officials were sworn in on Wednesday. Incumbents Mayor Jim Wood, Councilwoman Esther Sanchez, Councilman Jack Feller and City Clerk Zack Beck will all serve...
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O’side invites applicants to apply for city treasurer
OCEANSIDE — Oceanside verified election results and swore in its re-elected city officials on Wednesday. Election winners included deceased city treasurer Gary Ernst, who passed away in September, and...
View ArticleOceanside’s Joe Balderrama Park may soon see two soccer fields
OCEANSIDE — Kids who play soccer on the open grass area at Joe Balderrama Park may soon see two recreational soccer fields thanks to a city grant application. The City Council approved an application...
View ArticleSurfboard glassing company burns down
OCEANSIDE — An accidental chemical fire burned down Global Glassing, a surfboard glassing company on Production Avenue, on Dec. 16. Oceanside residents said they saw flames 40 feet high coming from the...
View ArticleChanges made to city treasurer position
OCEANSIDE — The City Council introduced a few changes to the position of city treasurer on Wednesday, as the city proceeds with appointing an applicant to the vacant seat. Changes clarify that...
View ArticleConsideration of Loma Alta development postponed
OCEANSIDE — About a dozen residents showed up for the Monday Planning Commission meeting to find the commission’s consideration of the Loma Alta tract development was postponed until the following...
View ArticleCivic Center Library reopens Dec. 27, between holiday closures
OCEANSIDE — Between planned December and January holiday closures, the Civic Center Library will reopen Dec. 27 with most renovations finished. On Tuesday patrons can expect to see a more open, airy...
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