OsideNews 2025

OCEANSIDE WEATHER

Federal cuts raise concerns among area school districts and programs
Coffee shop finds something in Commons with Vista church project

BUSINESS NOTES

Nordstrom Rack set to replace Burlington store in Encinitas

Union-Tribune owners blocked editorial on ICE protests, fired opinion staffer says
San Diego County Credit Union, Cal Coast announce merger plans

NORTH COAST LINK

Brother Benno’s, TrueCare offer homeless services for National Health Center Week

Knights of Columbus announces third annual charity golf tourney
Ivey Ranch Park Association programs receive Sacramento recognition

NORTH COAST CAMPUS

Encinitas Union School District hosts 26th Annual Summer Olympics for Students

North County students among credit union scholarship winners
Designer James Hubbell’s legacy inspires new Palomar College class

OCEANSIDE NEWS

Oceanside sees continued drop in crime, SANDAG stats show

The Oceanside Police Department continues to see significant progress in reducing crime across the city, with the recent countywide crime statistics report marking another year of positive trends for Oceanside.

Tsunami impacts negligible at Oceanside Harbor

VISTA NEWS

Vista city leaders seek Wave Waterpark input

Vista residents are invited to give the city feedback on Wave Waterpark improvements as part of its intent to maintain the attraction.

Vista seeks artists’ designs for kite sculpture project

CURRENT EVENTS

Solana Beach, California. (Leosprspctive, Unslpash)

SOLANA BEACH: Peter Sprague Quartet plays at North Coast Rep

Encinitas, California. (Ian McDonnell, iStock Getty Images)

ENCINITAS: Beach cleanup July 19 at Moonlight Beach

Oceanside, California. (Steve Marcotte, OsideNews)

OCEANSIDE: Local authors sign books during First Friday Art Walk

Carlsbad, California. (Art Wager, iStock Getty Images)

CARLSBAD: Flower Fields enter peak color for the season

OCEANSIDE: Museum launches ‘Art of Autism’ exhibit April 5

NORTH COAST BEAT

Jitters Coffee Pub in Oceanside is undergoing a transformation through a renovation and new partnerships, the three-decade business recently announced. (Jitters social media photo)

Oceanside coffee shop Jitters revamps with help of Jason Mraz

Jitters Coffee Pub, Oceanside’s oldest coffee shop and a cherished gathering spot for nearly three decades, is unveiling a bold revitalization through a new partnership with Felix Alcaide of One Kitchen Collaborative and Grammy Award-winning musician and local resident Jason Mraz.

Grand opening set for MiraCosta College’s Media Arts Complex
Rotary Club of Encinitas magic show fundraiser returns for 39th year

COLUMNISTS

Citizen Koenig: A century of local history lives, but what of tomorrow?

When people dig into the history of 2025 a hundred years from now, what will they find? Possibly — maybe even likely — little to nothing. For me, the timing of this question is notable as a state effort to preserve California’s newspaper heritage comes to Encinitas to preserve the archives of the Coast Dispatch.

Historically Speaking: America’s ambition(less?) vice presidents
Historically Speaking: Merry holiday song was composed by artist with local ties

SPORTS & REC

Nate Davis keys San Diego Strike Force in 46-38 win over Bay Area Panthers

The San Diego Strike Force indoor football team improved to 9-4 and now rides a six-game winning streak after they defeated the Bay Area Panthers...

Mike Allen youth basketball camps expand to San Marcos
Palomar College marks opening of softball stadium

KOCT TELEVISION

2024 Oceanside election coverage available on KOCT

KOCT, Oceanside’s community television station, provides roundtables and other coverage of this November’s election.

Oceanside election coverage available on KOCT television

LAW ENFORCEMENT

Fresh Start Cafe in Oceanside remains open after kitchen fire

A kitchen fire early Sunday, Aug. 10, couldn’t stop Oceanside’s Fresh Start Cafe from serving customers, the eatery’s management posted on social media.

Sheriff’s Office investigating San Marcos death as suspicious