Plans for fourplex on blighted lot met with mixed public reactions
OCEANSIDE — Plans to build a three-story fourplex on a blighted lot in the East Side Capistrano neighborhood received a majority of support and some criticism at Monday’s Planning Commission meeting....
View ArticleSan Luis Rey River dredging postponed until next year
OCEANSIDE — It’s official, San Luis Rey River dredging slated for this fall will be postponed until next year. The Army Corps of Engineers oversees the project to remove sand buildup, and reduce...
View ArticleTwo juveniles in custody after multiple armed robberies
OCEANSIDE — Two juvenile males, both ageS 17, were taken into custody on Oct. 27, after allegedly committing a string of armed robberies at repeated locations in Oceanside and Vista. The two males were...
View ArticleOceanside receives 45 VASH vouchers to help homeless veterans
OCEANSIDE — Good news for Oceanside veterans who need a hand up, the city received federal grant funds for 45 VASH vouchers to help house homeless veterans. The HUD-Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing...
View ArticleOceanside Sea Center calls on City Council to move forward with harbor lease...
OCEANSIDE — Oceanside Sea Center asked the City Council to move forward with the harbor lease agreement, during meeting public comments on Wednesday. “We’re the right project for Oceanside Harbor, we...
View ArticleOceanside Turkey Trot adds senior mile
OCEANSIDE — The 11th annual Oceanside Turkey Trot has added two age 60-plus events this year, the senior mile walk/run and 400 meter walkers with walkers challenge. Both events will be held the day...
View ArticleOceanside could see rise in water, wastewater rates
OCEANSIDE — The City Council will consider increased water and wastewater rates Nov. 16. Per month, single family households that use 10 units of water, or 7,480 gallons, may see a $1.36 increase in...
View ArticleAdditional arrest made in murder of Officer Dan Bessant
OCEANSIDE — Nearly 10 years after Oceanside police Officer Dan Bessant was gunned down while responding to a routine traffic stop, Jose Compre, 29, was arrested for his murder on Oct. 27. This is the...
View ArticleOceanside elects deceased treasurer
OCEANSIDE — Deceased City Treasurer Gary Ernst prevailed over challenger Nadine Scott in Tuesday’s race. According to San Diego County Registrar of Voters’ Wednesday morning vote counts, Ernst received...
View ArticleOceanside shows strong support for incumbents
OCEANSIDE — Oceanside voters showed strong support for the incumbent mayor and council members in Tuesday’s election. According to Wednesday morning vote counts posted on the San Diego County Registrar...
View ArticleTwo Oceanside men are charged in fatal park shooting
OCEANSIDE — Daniel Ramos and Elias Ramos, both 20, have been charged with the murder of 15-year-old Annabelle Flores, attempted murder and participating in a gang felony. The two Oceanside men are...
View ArticleO’side Harbor dredging completed
OCEANSIDE — Pipes, barges and dredging equipment have left Oceanside beaches after the completion of harbor dredging that went on for an unusually long five months. Annual dredging removes built-up...
View ArticlePlanning Commission recommends coastal zoning to define where tattoo shops...
OCEANSIDE — The Planning Commission recommended an amendment to the Local Coastal Program to seal the deal on city zoning that sets stricter rules on allowable locations of tattoo shops and other...
View ArticleAdditional homes OK’d at Oceanside’s El Corazon Park
OCEANSIDE — The City Council approved the development of 70 townhouses at El Corazon Park to the chagrin of residents present at Wednesday’s meeting. The OK changes the park’s Specific Plan to allow...
View ArticleRecommendations added to planned aquatic center
OCEANSIDE — The Planning Commission added recommendations before it gave a green light to the planned aquatic center zone amendment and EIR on Nov. 7. Commissioners’ chief concern is El Corazon Park...
View ArticleOceanside schools recognized for reducing the most waste in one semester
OCEANSIDE — The Zero Waste Schools that achieved reducing the most waste in one semester were recognized at the Oceanside Unified School District board meeting on Tuesday. Teachers and students from...
View ArticleMural project looks to draw economic, cultural benefits
OCEANSIDE — MainStreet Oceanside is finalizing plans to curate 10 downtown murals. The public art project will pair submitted artwork with building locations, and create a destination art experience....
View ArticleQuarter of repairs completed on Oceanside’s pier bridge walkway
OCEANSIDE — Work to repair the pier bridge twin walkways that connect Pacific Street with the wood pier is one-quarter of the way completed. The northwest section of the walkway is finished and...
View ArticleOceanside issues $8 million revenue note for Villa Storia affordable housing
OCEANSIDE — The City Council approved issuance of an $8 million revenue note for 38 affordable housing units on Nov. 16, which will be built as part of the Villa Storia project on Mission Avenue. The...
View ArticleO’side approves emergency winter shelters
OCEANSIDE — The City Council gave the OK for emergency winter shelters to operate without a conditional use permit on Nov. 16, just in time for shelters to open their doors in December. Emergency...
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