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Farmer of the Year, Mike Mellano with Julie Walker (courtesy photo)

Flower Grower Michael Mellano Named 2014 Farmer of the Year

OsideNews May 15, 2015

Escondido CA— Michael Anthony Mellano, Ph.D., Vice President of Production for Mellano & Company, a third generation cut flower production and distribution operation in San Luis Rey, California,...

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Oceanside Fire Department Reports Increase in Incidents for 2014

OsideNews March 31, 2015

Oceanside CA— 2014 was a busy year for the Oceanside Fire Department as the agency's response numbers increased in almost every category over the previous year. Like the Oceanside Police Department,...

Notes and Quotes by Tom Morrow

December 25, 2014

OsideNews December 25, 2014

By Tom Morrow A kid's wish-list for Santa these days would have been unimaginable for us kids of 50 or 60 years ago. The digital age has completely revolutionized Christmas for kids of all ages. Back in...

Oceanside DUI-Driver License Checkpoint Planned this Weekend

OsideNews December 18, 2014

Oceanside CA— The Oceanside Police Department Traffic Unit will be conducting a DUI/Driver License Checkpoint on Friday December 19, 2014, at an undisclosed location within the city limits between the...

Notes and Quotes by Tom Morrow

December 18, 2014

OsideNews December 18, 2014

Age is only a number, isn't it? By Tom Morrow Back in the mid-sixties, (maybe it was '64), there was a song with words to the effect, "Will You Love Me When I'm 64?" In those days, I wasn't quite 30, so...

Oceanside Harbor Parade of Lights 2014

Oceanside Harbor Parade of Lights 2014

OsideNews December 14, 2014

Oceanside CA— There was a chilly breeze blowing from the east on Saturday night but that didn't stop thousands of people from lining the harbor the view the annual Parade of Lights. Below are some images...

Notes and Quotes by Tom Morrow

November 13, 2014

Tom Morrow, OsideNews November 13, 2014

By Tom Morrow Our history and folklore, both past and present are filled with all sorts of oddities that, for the most part, are used every day, but few people know what they actually mean and from where...

Downtown Tree Lighting and Holiday Markets, December 4, 2014

OsideNews November 10, 2014

Oceanside CA— The elves are dusting off their tools and the Jolly Old Man has sent his red suit to the cleaners. The City of Oceanside and MainStreet Oceanside will host the Annual Holiday Tree Lighting...

Coaster Holiday Express Tickets, 2014

OsideNews November 2, 2014

Oceanside CA— Tickets for the holiday-themed COASTER Holiday Express will go on sale Wednesday, November 12, 2014 at 8 a.m. This is the ninth year the North County Transit District is offering the popular...

PD Dethroned in Nail and Sail at Oceanside Harbor Days

OsideNews September 29, 2014

Oceanside CA- The 2014 Oceanside Harbor Days festivities came to an end on Sunday with a new champion in the Nail and Sail event. In Nail and Sail, teams have two hours to put a boat together capable of...

From an upturn in housing to stable city coffers, local observers of the economy anticipate a positive 2014. (stock.xchang)

Better days ahead for 2014 economy? From Encinitas to Escondido, observers weigh strengths and challenges

Alex Groves January 22, 2014

As North County enters 2014, local officials say they feel confident that the economy is on the upswing from years past but that there’s still a long way to go. Within the past year, cities across...

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