Oceanside names new fire chief

News Release • June 13, 2026

The city of Oceanside announced that Deputy Chief Jessamyn “Jess” Specht has been selected as the city’s next fire chief, succeeding Chief Dave Parsons, who will retire on June 19 following about 30 years of service to the Oceanside Fire Department.

Comment window open on Oceanside sand plan

OsideNews • June 8, 2026

Oceanside residents have until June 30 to comment on a proposed federal plan that could bring millions of cubic yards of sand to the city’s eroding shoreline, part of a beach restoration effort that has been under study for more than two decades.

Sharp, Tri-City Medical Center pact gaining strong voter support

OsideNews • June 4, 2026

Voters in the Tri-City Healthcare District are on track to overwhelmingly approve Measure H in the June 2 election, clearing the way for a long-term partnership between Tri-City Medical Center and Sharp HealthCare.

Gateway sign in the works for Oceanside

OsideNews • May 28, 2026

A new gateway monument could greet drivers entering downtown Oceanside within a couple of years as preliminary work is set to begin under a proposal approved by the City Council in April.

Former Oceanside Mayor Jim Wood dies at 78

OsideNews • May 19, 2026

James “Jim” Wood, who served as Oceanside’s mayor for more than 13 years and spent over three decades with the city’s Police Department, died Saturday, May 16, at the age of 78.

Oceanside Harbor work underway with $8.2M boost

OsideNews • April 21, 2026

More than $8.2 million in newly secured federal funding will support urgent and ongoing dredging at Oceanside Harbor, where hazardous sediment buildup has already contributed to recent boating incidents, officials said.

Oceanside sand retention project enters next wave

OsideNews • February 19, 2026

Inside a massive wave tank hundreds of miles from the coast, a scaled-down version of Oceanside’s shoreline is being battered by artificial surf as engineers test whether a proposed artificial reef and headland system could help protect the city’s beaches from erosion.

Oceanside city energy efforts get national recognition

OsideNews • February 19, 2026

From solar panels on public buildings to new climate-control systems in city offices, Oceanside is continuing its efforts to modernize municipal infrastructure — and it’s now drawing national attention with a 2026 Smart 20 Award recognizing the scope of the effort.

E-bike riders face stronger scrutiny from Oceanside officials

OsideNews • January 26, 2026

The Oceanside City Council unanimously approved plans to update the city’s e-bike safety ordinance Jan. 14, tightening enforcement tools while keeping an education-first approach aimed largely at reducing risky behavior among younger riders.

Beach dunes project underway in Oceanside

OsideNews • January 21, 2026

Oceanside has begun installing sand fencing and native plants along portions of the city’s coastline as part of a dune restoration pilot project.

Community boosts Oceanside eatery after fire

OsideNews • January 16, 2026

Fundraising efforts are continuing for Bread & Cheese Eatery and Breakfast Burritos after a fire heavily damaged the South Oceanside restaurant late last month, forcing it to close indefinitely.

Comment deadline near for Oceanside planning report

OsideNews • January 9, 2026

The deadline is approaching for Oceanside residents and community stakeholders to weigh in on a major set of planning documents that could shape the city’s growth, transportation and climate policies.