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COVID-19 vaccinations in Oceanside |
The San Diego County Public Health Department has reported a rise in COVID-19 related hospitalizations. The County offers testing, early treatment, and a no-appointment needed vaccination location in Oceanside. The FDA recently officially approved the Pfizer vaccine for those aged 16+. By obtaining the vaccine, you can protect your own health, the health of your family, and our community.
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It's National Preparedness Month
Get the SD Emergency App - Now featuring early earthquake warning
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The County of San Diego’s SD Emergency app is now equipped with "ShakeReadySD," an earthquake early warning system. This lets users know if an earthquake has occurred nearby that is likely to cause shaking within seconds and will urge them to take protective action such as drop, cover and hold on, or another appropriate safety measure. The app is available for iOs and Android phones and is free. Visit
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El Corazon Aquatic Center now open! |
We're excited to welcome you in! The El Corazon Aquatic Center provides recreation, as well as competition-level amenities to serve residents, school teams, and host regional meets. Main components include a 56-meter competition pool, diving boards, instructional pool, splash pad, meeting rooms, large events center, and viewing areas. Schedule and hours
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City Council meetings are open to the public. The next regular meeting dates are September 1 and September 15 at 5:00 p.m. The Council will also meet for a Workshop on September 29 at 2:00 p.m. to discuss Community Choice Energy. City Council meetings are shown live on KOCT and replayed throughout the week. You may also watch the livestream via KOCT's website. Check the agenda and minutes to read about the issues the Council is addressing. Subscribe to receive meeting agendas and minutes via email here.
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Oceanside gains multi-millions in grant funding in the past month |
The City of Oceanside diligently pursues grants to help fund City projects. Over the past month alone, these cost-saving efforts have resulted in the City being awarded over $6.25 million for major projects to ensure public safety and improve our local water supply. Read more about these major wins:
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City Council approves moving forward on beach sand restoration projects |
The City of Oceanside understands the importance of sandy beaches for the protection of coastal infrastructure, recreation, and the local economy. A year-long study was recently completed to identify feasible solutions to protect the beach from long-term erosion. Strategies were sought that would be environmentally sensitive, financially feasible, and have a reasonable chance of being approved. Six concepts were put through a multi-criteria decision matrix and ranked. As a result, a pilot project consisting of groins and a sand bypass system was determined as the recommended approach, and it was approved by the City Council on August 11. Learn more
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General Plan Update: Draft Community Vision released |
What kind of community does Oceanside aspire to be in the years ahead? How will the City chart a prosperous, sustainable, and equitable future? These questions are addressed in a Draft Community Vision (Vision), now available for your review and comment. Outlining a series of organizing themes and guiding principles that will inform all aspects of the City’s General Plan Update, the Vision will be discussed by the Planning Commission on September 13 and the City Council on October 6. You are invited to attend these public meetings to learn more about the Vision and share their thoughts on the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead for Oceanside.
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Gubernatorial Recall Election September 14 |
California is holding a gubernatorial recall election on Sept. 14, 2021. Mail ballots were sent to registered California voters. You may also vote in person now at the Registrar’s office, Monday – Friday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. or at hundreds of voting locations from Sept. 11-14. More information
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Join Oceanside on Coastal Cleanup Day |
California Coastal Cleanup Day: Join us on Saturday, September 18, 2021 from 9:00 a.m. - noon. Help remove debris at several locations along San Luis Rey River and Buena Vista Creek.
Quarterly Neighborhood Cleanup: Join us on Saturday, September 25 from 9:00 a.m. - noon. at Rancho Del Oro Park. Recycling services for e-waste and multiple landfill dumpsters will be onsite, bring your items.
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Oceanside to host Job Fair September 25 |
The City of Oceanside will host a job fair on Saturday, September 25, 2021 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Civic Center Plaza in Downtown Oceanside. This is an outdoor event with COVID-19 safety protocols in place. Participating Oceanside employers include City of Oceanside Police & Fire Departments, Genentech, Hydranautics, MiraCosta College TCI, Oceanside Unified School District & many more. Details
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Measure X helps fund road projects |
Roadwork is a high priority for our community, and work on the next round of Citywide road repairs have begun. Work includes slurry seals, overlay, and more extensive full-depth reclamation in some areas. Work also includes construction of ADA-compliant curb ramps in needed areas.
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Economic Development News |
The City’s Economic Development Division remains committed to helping businesses stay and grow here in Oceanside. Read about the Oceanside Job Fair, Dunkin Donuts, and recently opened businesses in the September edition of the Economic Development Newsletter.
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Oceanside Public Library News |
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The Green Oceanside team talks rainfall, Coastal Cleanup Day, ways to oncrease water efficiency, and "Hunger Action Month" in the September edition of the Green Oceanside News.
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Citrus disease detected in Oceanside |
The California Department of Food and Agriculture declared a quarantine in parts of North San Diego County after detecting a potentially devastating citrus tree disease in nearly ten trees on residential properties in Oceanside. A tiny insect can ruin fruit, cause the trees to die, and can impact the agricultural industry in our region. There are a handful of regulations in place to help protect citrus, including this quarantine, which limits the transport of citrus plants and material to prevent the spread of the tree disease. Learn more
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KOCT celebrates a 40-year legacy |
The Oceanside Channel, KOCT Television, is celebrating a 40- year legacy at their soundstage in Oceanside. Join them for a historic evening of live entertainment, silent auctions, raffles, dancing, studio tours, and friendship. The celebration runs from 6:00-9:00 p.m. on Friday, October 8. Price per person is $40 for 40 Years! Space is limited, purchase your tickets early. Follow the '40 Years of KOCT' celebration on their Facebook page or by visiting KOCT.org. For more information, email KOCT at friends@KOCT.org or phone (760) 722-4433.
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Geoff Allen won the "Best Oceanside View" category in the Oceanside Museum of Art's 2021 Plein Air Festival in August. His lively watercolor piece, Strand Glow, is shown below.
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