Free summer lunches being served up to kids in need
VISTA — This year’s free summer lunch program kicked off with a Nutrition Celebration at the Boys & Girls Club on June 20. The program provides a nutritious meal to any child, age 18 or younger,...
View ArticleMark your calendar for three days of literary events
OCEANSIDE — Write On! Oceanside brings three days of literary events to the city’s downtown June 22 through June 24. Events celebrate Oceanside authors and provide aspiring writers resources and...
View ArticleCity reviews reverse angle parking
OCEANSIDE — Oceanside took a second look at reverse angle parking in its downtown after lines were striped in almost three years ago. City staff shared the findings of a driver survey of reverse angle...
View Article20-year-old assault victim dies
OCEANSIDE – The fatal assault of a 20-year-old man in South Oceanside is being investigated as a homicide. The incident occurred around 1 a.m. June 30. It was reported a man was on the ground in the...
View ArticleDrunk driver charged in death of active-duty Marine
OCEANSIDE — A drunk driver allegedly struck and killed a 25-year-old active-duty Marine on June 28. The collision took place around 9:20 p.m. at the intersection of El Camion Real and Mission Avenue....
View ArticleFour city locations will celebrate National Night Out
OCEANSIDE — Aug. 1 is National Night Out. The annual celebration bring residents together to get to know their neighbors and learn community safety tips. Oceanside has held National Night Out...
View ArticleFunds sought for park soccer fields
OCEANSIDE — The city is seeking funds to construct two soccer fields at Joe Balderrama Park. The goal to put in soccer fields follows community organization of a youth soccer league for Eastside...
View ArticleREACH Air ambulance settles into new home
OCEANSIDE — REACH Air ambulance recently settled into its new home at the Fire Department Training Center on Jones Road. The move comes four years after REACH Air opened its Oceanside base in...
View ArticlePolice set to launch youth mentorship program
OCEANSIDE — Early next year police will launch the Oceanside Youth Partnership Program, in which officers mentor small groups of at-risk teens. The unique proactive program aims to introduce teens to a...
View ArticleProposed massage spa wins unanimous support
OCEANSIDE — Ocean Spa Massage received unanimous support from the city Planning Commission July 10 for a location waiver and conditional use permit to open business in the Marketplace Del Rio shopping...
View ArticleSouth Oceanside residents respond to Coast Highway alternatives report
OCEANSIDE — Oceanside recently released the draft environmental impact report on four Coast Highway alternatives. The EIR analyzes how options will affect the environment and traffic. Alternatives are...
View ArticleVideo game tournament adds to fun of annual Supergirl Pro
OCEANSIDE — True to tradition, the 11th annual Supergirl Pro will bring as much action to the beach as it does to the water. This year an onsite women’s video game tournament will be held with cash...
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Oceanside named a state Cultural District
OCEANSIDE — The California Arts Council recently named Oceanside as one of 14 state Cultural Districts. Cities were selected though an initial letter of intent, peer panel review, site visit and...
View ArticleLocal surfer one to watch in upcoming Supergirl Pro
OCEANSIDE — North County surfer and 2015 and 2016 ISA Women’s Gold medalist Tia Blanco is one to watch in the upcoming Supergirl Pro, which is set to take place at Oceanside Pier from July 28 to July...
View ArticleDistrict elections move forward after split vote
OCEANSIDE — City Council voted 3-1 to introduce the “communities of interests” district map and election calendar, which sets districts 1 and 2 as first for election. Councilman Jack Feller cast the no...
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Near-perfect Conlogue wins Supergirl Pro
Courtney Conlogue won her second Supergirl Pro. She also won the inaugural event in 2009. Staff photo OCEANSIDE — Courtney Conlogue of Santa Ana won the Paul Mitchell Neon Supergirl Pro on July 30 with...
View ArticleFunding sought for city recycled water efforts
OCEANSIDE — To help move recycled water efforts forward and cover some of the costs, Oceanside has submitted requests for WIIN grant funding for regional and city recycled water projects. Prospects of...
View ArticleResidents warn that adopted district elections may bring citizen lawsuits
OCEANSIDE — City Council voted 3-1 to adopt district elections on Aug. 1 to avoid a lawsuit from attorney Kevin Shenkman, which the city said it could not win. A letter from Shenkman claimed current...
View ArticleLongboard contest offers tradition, world-class surfers and ohana
OCEANSIDE — While most enjoy the expected fun that for-profit surf contests bring to local beaches, the 33nd annual Oceanside Longboard Surfing Club Contest provides a unique experience. It brings...
View ArticlePolice to provide supplementary service at transit center
OCEANSIDE — To curtail crimes at the Oceanside Transit Center, police will provide supplementary service on a trial basis. The presence of uniformed police officers is believed to have a significant...
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