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Oceanside Police Department. (OPD social media photo)

Oceanside police make arrest in baseball bat assault

OsideNews March 26, 2025
Oceanside police made an arrest March 24 in connection with a beating two days before that left a man in critical condition, authorities announced.
Emergency lights. (Ariel Camilo, FreeImages)

Oceanside police identify, arrest suspect in unsolved killing

OsideNews February 26, 2025
Authorities made an arrest this month in a homicide case that went unsolved for more than 15 years, according to the Oceanside Police Department.
Oceanside city sign. (Photo by albertc111, iStock Getty Images)

Oceanside public safety events emphasize outreach, readiness

OsideNews February 19, 2025
Oceanside police and fire officials are holding outreach and emergency awareness events in February and March, starting with a community forum with the police chief, the city recently announced.
Oceanside Police Department vehicle. (Oceanside police social media photo)

Oceanside police investigating death of shooting victim

OsideNews January 13, 2025
Oceanside police are investigating the death of a shooting victim who was found early Jan. 12.
Oceanside Police Department vehicle. (Oceanside police social media photo)

Oceanside Police Community Academy accepting applications

OsideNews January 1, 2025
The Oceanside Police Department’s Community Academy returns with new sessions beginning Jan. 14, the city recently announced.
Taurino Valdovinos is the Oceanside Police Department’s new chief. The appointment was announced Nov. 7. (Oceanside city photo)

Oceanside gets new police chief after retirement announcement

OsideNews November 11, 2024
Oceanside Police Chief Kedrick Sadler has retired after nearly two years in the position and more than 20 years with the department, the city announced. Assistant Police Chief Taurino Valdovinos is Sadler’s replacement.
Emergency lights. (Ariel Camilo, FreeImages)

Two suspects arrested in connection with Oceanside Harbor assaults

OsideNews September 5, 2024
Oceanside police made two arrests in connection with recent baseball bat attacks that occurred at the city’s harbor area, authorities announced Wednesday, Sept. 4.
Emergency lights. (Ariel Camilo, FreeImages)

Four injured in assaults with baseball bats at Oceanside Harbor

OsideNews August 21, 2024
Oceanside authorities are investigating at least four assaults involving the use of baseball bats on Saturday, Aug. 17, at Oceanside Harbor.
Emergency lights. (Ariel Camilo, FreeImages)

Oceanside rescuers save man from fast-moving San Luis Rey River

OsideNews February 10, 2024
Oceanside rescue personnel saved a man in a swift-water operation along the San Luis Rey River on Friday, Feb. 9.
Oceanside Police Department vehicle. (Oceanside police social media photo)

Oceanside Police traffic safety efforts get $310,000 boost

OsideNews January 22, 2024
The Oceanside Police Department is boosting patrols and safety programs in 2024 thanks to a California Office of Traffic Safety grant.
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.
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.
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