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North Coast Current

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North Coast Current

Whitney Wegman-Wood wrote and stars in “The Last Butterflies,” which is now making film festival rounds. (“The Last Butterflies” production photo)

Local filmmaker turns personal nightmare into an artistic feat in ‘The Last Butterflies’

Ryan Hardison January 10, 2024
The 2023 short film “The Last Butterflies,” written by San Diego’s own Whitney Wegman-Wood, is a passion project born out of a series of dark and frightening moments.
Oceanside city sign. (Photo by albertc111, iStock Getty Images)

City Report: Debate over Oceanside housing rules puts city at crossroads

Owen Pratt January 5, 2024
The Golden State is facing an unprecedented housing crisis. The problem is vast, and finding a solid solution can seem impossible. To understand this, we’ll be looking over Oceanside’s recent inclusionary housing amendment to see how it plays a role in what’s happening.
Surfing. (Photo by Barbara Rezende via Unsplash)

Start the year with fresh opportunities for discovery

North Coast Current January 4, 2024
The launch of 2024 brings with it opportunities for self reflection and discovery. Several venues in coastal North San Diego County offer events that fall in line with this theme. From Encinitas and Carlsbad to Oceanside, you can find music, artistic expression, athletics and more. This time around, January turns out to be an active way to launch the new year.
Taurino Valdovinos is the Oceanside Police Department’s new assistant chief. The appointment was announced Dec. 26. (Oceanside city photo)

Oceanside Police names 20-year veteran as assistant chief

OsideNews January 1, 2024
The Oceanside Police Department has selected a 20-year veteran of the force, Capt. Taurino Valdovinos, as its new assistant chief.
This holiday season, the North Coast Current highlights news from local nonprofits, fundraisers and other outlets in support of our communities. (Hugo Humberto Plácido da Silva, FreeImages)

Discovery Isle Preschool in Oceanside holds drive for San Diego Food Bank

News Release December 29, 2023
Students at Discovery Isle Preschool in Oceanside hosted a food drive to benefit the San Diego Food Bank during the holiday season.
Three North San Diego County water districts have launched a combined effort to encourage residents to use rain barrels with a discount and rebate for their purchase. (Solana Center for Environmental Innovation photo)

Rain barrel discount and rebate available Jan. 1 through Feb. 27

North Coast Current December 27, 2023
The Olivenhain Municipal Water District, San Dieguito Water District and Santa Fe Irrigation District have launched a combined effort to encourage residents to use rain barrels with a discount and rebate for their purchase.
Representatives of this year’s North County Economic Development award winners stand together during a celebratory banquet Dec. 14 in Oceanside. (Courtesy photo)

Kaiser, Genentech among North San Diego County economic award recipients

North Coast Current December 20, 2023
Several North San Diego County projects and companies, including Genentech in Oceanside and Project Next and Kaiser Permanente in San Marcos, received San Diego North Economic Development Council awards Thursday, Dec. 14, for their contributions to the regional economy.
An architect’s rendering shows TERI Campus of Life’s Walter J. & Betty C. Zable Foundation Performing Arts and Fine Arts Center. (Courtesy image)

TERI Campus of Life receives $50K grant from Prebys Foundation

News Release December 16, 2023
Oceanside-based nonprofit TERI Campus of Life, whose mission is to change the way the world sees, helps and empowers individuals with special needs, has been awarded a $50,000 grant from the Prebys Foundation.
Oceanside city sign. (Photo by albertc111, iStock Getty Images)

City Report: Oceanside council, residents spar over public comments, marijuana policy

Owen Pratt December 11, 2023
November saw a couple of heated topics in the city of Oceanside, with public comments and marijuana policies sparking backlash. The city also tackled rising water rates, electric police cars and the ongoing closure of Lagoon View Drive.
Oceanside, California. (Steve Marcotte, OsideNews)

OCEANSIDE: Yacht Club’s annual Harbor Parade of Lights Dec. 9

December 8, 2023
The Oceanside Yacht Club hosts its annual Oceanside Harbor Parade of Lights, with boats of all shapes and sizes decorated in holiday attire, including lights, ornaments and lots of holiday trimmings, on Saturday, Dec. 9, starting at 7 p.m.
Kevin “Blax” Burroughs is the Oceanside Theatre Co.’s associate artistic director. (Courtesy photo)

Wrap up 2023 with theater, art, fresh local produce and more

North Coast Current December 4, 2023
The year’s end approaches in coastal North San Diego County with opportunities to enjoy local art, attend a show, learn tips for building business for a successful 2024, and support local farmers and vendors.
This holiday season, the North Coast Current highlights news from local nonprofits, fundraisers and other outlets in support of our communities. (Hugo Humberto Plácido da Silva, FreeImages)

Donations still welcome for Boys & Girls Clubs of Oceanside Thanksgiving dinners

OsideNews November 21, 2023
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Oceanside still welcomes donations to help feed member families this Thanksgiving holiday.
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