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American Legion Post 365 & VFW Post 7041Pearl Harbor Day Remembrance Day

Oceanside, CA -Please join us this Thursday as we remember those who died on December 7th 1941.
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Cannabis Equity Program Virtual Community Meeting The City is conducting a Cannabis Equity Program Virtual Meeting on Zoom on Wednesday, Dec. 6 at 6 pm. The City of Vista is in the beginning stages of developing a local cannabis equity program designed to remove barriers to entry into the legal cannabis industry for individuals and […]
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December 4, 2023 | Week 49 Vista Chamber Updates 65th Annual Vista Christmas Parade this Saturday! What an incredible day at the 65th Annual Vista Christmas Parade! Your energy, enthusiasm, and holiday spirit made it a truly magical parade! From festive floats to marching bands, every moment was filled with joy and cheer! Visit our […]
Read More →ADU Gurus -Transforming Spaces. Elevating Lives

Dear Valued Clients, Partners, and Friends,As the year draws to a close, I find myself reflecting on the incredible journey we’ve shared at ADU Gurus™. It has been a year filled with exciting projects, meaningful partnerships, and the joy of transforming spaces into homes.This holiday season, I want to extend my warmest wishes to each […]
Read More →City Of Vista Public Hearing

Public Hearing Notice City of Vista Zoning Administrator for December 12, 2023, at 1:00 pm NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Zoning Administrator of the City of Vista, California, will hold a public hearing in the Planning Division offices at the Vista Civic Center, 200 Civic Center Drive, Vista, California, on Tuesday, December 12, 2023, at […]
Read More →5 Ways Seniors Can Exercise Their Minds in 2024
Brittany Tran, Program Manager, Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, UC San Diego ExtendedStudiesResearch has shown there are steps we can take to maintain our health as we age. In my work with UC San Diego’s Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, I meet seniors every day who are taking a proactive approach to aging by enrolling in the […]
Read More →Gun Safety Event – Vista

Gun buyback event on December 10 The San Diego County Sheriff’s Department is partnering with the San Diego County District Attorney’s Office and the Oceanside Police Department to get unwanted guns off our streets. Join us for a Gun Safety Event on: Sunday, December 109:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.North County Regional Center325 South Melrose Drive, […]
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City of Carlsbad -Help Select Artist For Public Art At Veterans Memorial Park

Carlsbad, CA –Veterans Memorial Park is set to become the city’s largest park when it opens in 2025, and the first to recognize and honor the nation’s veterans. It’s a short commitment, usually around two to three evening meetings, which are held at City Hall (1200 Carlsbad Village Drive). You don’t need to be an art […]
Read More →TERI Common Grounds Cafe & Coffee Bar

TERI Common Grounds Café and Coffee Bar – A Delicious Breakfast and Lunch Location That Empowers Individuals TR Robertson -The TERI Common Grounds Café and Coffee Bar does so much more than providing delicious and inspired food and drinks as it also assists individuals with disabilities and trains them for careers in food and beverages, […]
Read More →LIFE AT MIRACOSTA Free Lecture December 8th

Free Lecture-Please join LIFE AT MIRACOSTA on Friday, Dec 8 at 1:00pm for a special two-part presentation by David Lewis, Founder and Director of the San Luis Rey Chorale and Music Director at Trinity Episcopal Church. ” A History of Women Composers” History is full of marvelous and talented composers who just happened to be […]
Read More →Supervisor Jim Desmond-An Important Board Meeting

Our final meetings of the year are Tuesday and Wednesday. Tuesday’s meeting has several items that I wanted to bring to your attention. 1. My colleagues have brought forth an item to allocate another $3 million for migrant services. If approved, we will have spent $6 million of local taxpayer dollars on migrant services. I’m against […]
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Seasons: A New Musical Song-Cycle December 8-10, The Brooks Theater – A song cycle including 18 original songs that tell the story of six friends who go through the milestone moments of their lives as they find out why seasons must change. Seasons follows six childhood friends, who within the span of six years, will go […]
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WEEK OF DECEMBER 4, 2023 Holiday Mixer – Tuesday, December 12, 2023 4:30pm – 6:30pm Links at Lakehouse 1750 San Pablo Drive, San Marcos, CA 92078 Enjoy delicious hors d’oeuvres, no-host bar, opportunity drawings, and an evening of cheer! The San Marcos Chamber’s spirited mixers bring together a packed house of professionals from a variety […]
Read More →Santa Rides Coaster Holiday Express Train!

Thousands of people will experience the magic of the season on the Coaster Holiday Express over the next two weekends. Santa, his Elves and holiday friends will be on board each decorated train that departs from the Oceanside Transit Center and travels to Solana Beach and back. The holiday magic is extra special this year […]
Read More →Water Authority Saves Money and Water in Three-Party Water Deal

Funded by the federal government, landmark water exchange will raise Lake Mead December, 2023 – The San Diego County Water Authority today announced a landmark water exchange designed to boost water levels in Lake Mead, combat upward pressure on wholesale water rates, and create a new template for water management in the arid West. “This […]
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Assemblymember Waldron -Knowledge Saves Lives

Assemblymember Marie Waldron – As Vice Chair of the Assembly Health Committee, I do all I can to ensure that California remains at the forefront in combatting serious threats to public health. Raising awareness about diseases, preventing their spread and providing information about treatments can be critical. That’s why I strongly support World AIDS Day 35, […]
Read More →Senator Jones California is Burning Under Gavin’s Leadership

We have crises: High Costs of Living, Homelessness, Crime Sacramento, CA -As Governor Newsom prepares to take the national stage today, California Senate Republicans take offense that he continues to paint a rosy picture of the Golden State. Under his leadership, California is failing as a result of legislative Democrats’ misguided policies and families are feeling the […]
Read More →California Senate Republicans Continue Fighting Against Utility Income-Based Fixed Charge

Letter invites governor to collaborate on fixing flawed law that will increase utility costs as early as July 2024 Sacramento. CA – Senate Minority Leader Brian W. Jones (R-San Diego) and members of the California Senate Republican Caucus delivered an urgent letter to Governor Newsom requesting that he join the caucus and 23 Democrat lawmakers to repeal, or substantially […]
Read More →Assemblymember Waldron -Homelessness in CA

Assemblymember Marie Waldron -California has almost one-third of the nation’s homeless population despite having only 12% of the U.S. population. In recent years, we have thrown $20 billion at the problem, yet homelessness is growing. In fact, it’s gotten so much worse that we have become a national embarrassment. Nationwide, this is not the case. For […]
Read More →Assemblymember Waldron – Hot Topics??

Assemblymember Marie Waldron Constituent input is very important to me as I serve as your representative in Sacramento. Your opinions and suggestions help guide my decision making process on legislation and policy priorities that come before me on the Assembly floor. With over 39 million people, California is the nation’s most populous state. Just one […]
Read More →California Office Of Traffic Safety (OTS) Department Announces Traffic Safety Grant

Subvención para la Seguridad del Tráfico $450,000 grant to fund impaired driving enforcement. The California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) has awarded the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department a $450,000 grant that will fund a year’s worth of special operations and campaigns designed to stop drivers under the influence of alcohol and drugs. Impaired driving […]
Read More →More Insurance Companies Announce Plans To Leave California

More insurance companies have announced plans not to renew policies for California homeowners beginning in 2024. Four companies, Merastar Insurance Co., Unitrin Auto and Home Insurance Co., Unitrin Direct Property and Casualty Co. and Kemper Independence Insurance Co., attributed the move to a nationwide restructuring decision from their parent company Kemper Corp, according to documents filed with the […]
Read More →Assemblymember Waldron -Why Do We Still Fall Back And Spring Forward?

Assemblymember Marie Waldron – In 2018, 60% of California’s voters supported Proposition 7, which was aimed at eliminating the bi-annual ritual of moving clocks back in the fall and forward in the spring. Daylight saving time was first imposed as a temporary energy saving measure during World War I, and was re-instated during World War […]
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Janine: It can be hard to know what supplements are good to purchase when I go to the store. How do I know which are the best ones to buy? Megan: Supplements have become very popular and the market is saturated with so many brands. Label reading is key. Look for extra ingredients that are […]
Read More →Grizz -Thomas Calabrese

Phantom Vigilante Thomas Calabrese -Victor Orsini began working for the Atlantic Coast Railroad after leaving the Army. He had been with the company for ten years and was currently assigned to the Trenton Railyard in New Jersey as a locomotive mechanic. Victor had been married for eight years to his wife Eileen and they had […]
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Aaron: I’m a single dad and curious when my daughter is going to start puberty. What is considered the normal, healthy age range? Megan: The typical age range for females is between 8 and 13 years old. Black and Hispanic girls tend to start earlier. This is when visible changes start to happen. Menstruation starts […]
Read More →Mendacious Sycophants – Thomas Calabrese

A Beautiful Friendship Thomas Calabrese – Definition of Mendacious; lying, untruthful, dishonest, deceitful, double-dealing, two faced, insincere, hypocritical. A sycophant is a person who tries to please someone in order to gain a personal advantage and is willing to behave as if he has no code of honor or self-respect. He is sometimes called a lackey, toady, […]
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Pat: I workout pretty hard and I’ve heard that lactic acid is what causes my legs to get so sore? What is lactic acid? Megan: When you workout, your body uses carbohydrates and glucose so it breaks these down for fuel. This is called lactate. To be clear, it isn’t just working out that creates lactic acid, […]
Read More →Treachery-Thomas Calabrese

A Pretty Face Can Hide An Evil Mind Thomas Calabrese -Richard ‘Rick’ Monteil served 24 years in the Marine Corps. During his military career he was assigned to various units that included the Raider Battalion and the 1st Recon Battalion. He completed eleven overseas deployments with extended periods of time in Iraq, Afghanistan, Yemen, Syria, […]
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Shay: It’s been years, but I’m fearful of going back on birth control because you can gain weight. Why does birth control make you gain weight? Megan: Birth control can possibly make you gain weight, but that is not true for everyone. The weight gain is actually water retention and studies have shown over a […]
Read More →Battle of Gopher Canyon Road -Thomas Calabrese

Heroism Was Part of A.J’s DNA Thomas Calabrese – Andrew Jefferson Hardy grew up on his parents’ avocado ranch in Fallbrook California. He was always smaller than boys his own age, but he made up for his lack of size with exceptional athletic ability, fierce determination and an intense work ethic. Andy or A.J. was […]
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2023 Carlsbad Invitational Wrestling Tournament Results

Torrey Pines Falcons takes 2023 Carlsbad Wrestling Invitational David Willauer – Varsity 106 Guaranteed Places 1st Place Match 3rd Place Match 5th Place Match Lucus Lucent (MT. Carmel) won by fall over Aiden Anselmo (Helix) (Fall 1:34) Varsity – 113 Guaranteed Places 1st Place Match 3rd Place Match 5th Place Match Varsity – 120 Guaranteed […]
Read More →MVP Reese Walters Leads San Diego State To Win Over California

David A. Willauer-Contributing Writer-J Serra High School-San Juan Capistrano-Saturday, November 25, 2023: The California Bears mostly known for their football traditions under the late Pappy Waldorf to the men’s basketball squad which made their last NCAA Basketball Tournament appearance in 2016 where they were defeated by the Rainbows of Hawaii with their last NCAA Men’s […]
Read More →Palomar College finishes 5th at 2023 CCCAA South Regional Wrestling

David A. Willauer-Contributing Writer-The Dome at Palomar College-San Marcos, CA-Saturday, December 3rd, 2023-The Comets of Palomar College finished in 5th place that took place on the Palomar campus with 109 points along with place winners Palomar Place winners at the CCCAA Qualifiers: Linked Results of the 2023 South Regional Wrestling Tournament. https://wrestlerdave.wordpress.com/ The top 8 place […]
Read More →Comets Overwhelm Vikings at MSJC Crossover

David Willauer – Palomar College 96 Long Beach Vikings 62 – A week and a half after opening their season, Palomar College Women’s Basketball made their annual trip to Mt. San Jacinto College for a crossover event. In game one, the Comets faced the Long Beach City College Vikings and won 96-62 in a game […]
Read More →Holtville High Vikings Over Army Navy Academy in 27-21 win Claim 5AA CIF Section Title

David A. Willauer-Contributing Writer-Escondido High School-Escondido, CA-11-18-23: In a very close Division 5 AA championship finsls the Holtville Vikings claimed their first title in 32 years since in 1992 defeated the Hawks of Mountain Empire by a 41-6 score in a Class 1A contest. Today was a different outcome as Enrique Armas scored the go […]
Read More →Granite Hills Holds Off Lincoln CIF Open Division Title & Wins 27-26

David A. Willauer-Snapdragon Stadium-San Diego, CA-Saturday November 18, 2023: In one of the most thrilling contests, the Lincoln Hornets fell short of winning their 2nd SDS CIF State Football Section title as they have fallen to 11-1 as they were defeated by the Eagles of Granite Hills High School by a 27-26 score. This was […]
Read More →Padres Appoint Eric Kutsenda As Chairman & Interim Control Person

SAN DIEGO – The San Diego Padres have appointed one of its owners, Eric Kutsenda, as its new Chairman and interim control person, succeeding his long-time friend and business partner, Peter Seidler. “With a heavy heart, I humbly accept this appointment in honor of my dear friend, Peter Seidler, who I had the privilege of working with for almost […]
Read More →Granite Hills 46 -Carlsbad Lancers 45 In Open CIF Semi Final Game

David A Willauer-Contributing Writer-Carlsbad High School-Carlsbad, CA-Thursday, November 9, 2023:: In an Open Division Semi Final game the 3rd Ranked Eagles from Granite Hills High School have improved their record at 11-0 on the season as they defeated the previously undefeated Lancers from Carlsbad High School and ended their season at 10-1 after making 2 […]
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New Village Arts Proud To Announce The Stage At Dea Hurston New Village Arts Center To Be Named In Honor Of Music Legend Ray Charles

Carlsbad, CA. (November, 2023): New Village Arts (NVA), North County’s cultural hub, is proud to announce that with the support of Dr. Valerie Ervin and The Ray Charles Foundation, as of December 2, 2023 the stage at NVA will be named the Ray Charles Stage. Ray Charles was one of the most important and influential […]
Read More →OTC Replaces “The Ultimate Christmas Show (Abridged)” With Alternate Holiday Programming

Oceanside Theatre Company regrets to inform audiences that, due to recent world events, we have chosen to cancel our upcoming production of The Ultimate Christmas Show (Abridged.) The experience of our patrons, cast, and crew is our top priority, and we believe that in light of the current dynamics in the Middle East, the timing is not […]
Read More →1222 Oceanfront: A Black Family Christmas At New Village Arts

Carlsbad, CA—New Village Arts (NVA), North County’s cultural hub, creates a new holiday tradition with the return of the hit musical, 1222 OCEANFRONT: A BLACK FAMILY CHRISTMAS. Written by San Diego playwright Dea Hurston and devised by Frankie Alicea, Kevin “Blax” Burroughs, Milena (Sellers) Phillips, and Dea Hurston, critics raved about this funny and heart-warming […]
Read More →San Diego Musical Theatre -Forever Plaid – Plaid Tidings

Forever Plaid – Plaid Tidings – November 24 – December 24, 2023 San Diego, CA San Diego Musical Theatre announces the fourth production of their 2023 season. FOREVER PLAID – PLAID TIDINGS, November 24 – December 24, 2023 The legendary Plaids come back to Earth to spread yuletide joy with the greatest holiday hits of […]
Read More →Lenny Bruce is Back!

Last Season’s Sold-Out Hit Returns! I’m Not A Comedian… I’m Lenny Bruce November 30 – December 2 at 7:30pmDecember 2-3 at 2:00pm ’M NOT A COMEDIAN…I’M LENNY BRUCE chronicles the life and death of the most controversial comedian and undisputed legend of all time…Lenny Bruce. His personal pain, sharply funny social commentary and completely original, freestyle […]
Read More →New Village Arts Presents Holiday Musical 1222 Oceanfront: A Black Family Christmas

New Village Arts Presents Holiday Musical 1222 OCEANFRONT: A BLACK FAMILY CHRISTMASWritten by San Diego Playwright Dea Hurston – Directed by Kandace Crystal – With Original Music by Milena (Sellers) Phillips Carlsbad, CA—New Village Arts (NVA), North County’s cultural hub, creates a new holiday tradition with the return of the hit musical, 1222 OCEANFRONT: A […]
Read More →Berkley Hart Celebrates 25th Anniversary at OTC

Berkley Hart Celebrates 25th Anniversary Saturday, November 4 – 4 pm & 8 pm The iconic musical storytelling duo Berkley Hart, comprised of the talented Jeff Berkley and Calman Hart, celebrates their 25th year anniversary at the Brooks Theater on November 4 for two shows. Winners of multiple San Diego Music Awards throughout the years […]
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Welcome to Sleepy Hollow – Now Through October 29 See what audiences are saying… Read the Reviews Review: OTC’s ‘Welcome to Sleepy Hollow’ musical gives classic horror story fun steampunk twist by Pam Kragen -October 12, 2023 …Starring in the role of Katrina is Amy Hypnarowski, a strong singer and actor who performed in the original […]
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