August 8, 2022

Bike Patrol Adds Visible Presence to Downtown Four Vista Sheriff’s deputies will begin patrolling downtown on bicycles on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays. Four more are expected to be added in November. The deputies will patrol the area to create a more visible presence for downtown visitors and businesses. Read More |

Last Movie in the Park For the Summer on Saturday The City’s FREE Movies in the Park series is a hit with families! Join us on Saturday, August 13 at 8 pm in Brengle Terrace Park for the final movie of the summer, ‘Sing 2’ (rated PG) on the big screen. Bring picnics, blankets, and lawn chairs, to enjoy a summer night outdoors and under the stars. Read More |

Leadership Academy
Get a better understanding of how Vista government works on your behalf at the free eight-week Leadership Academy that meets Wednesdays from 5 pm to 7 pm. Registration is open, and sessions start on August 31.Read More

Skatepark Mural Call to Artists
Vista residents and VUSD students are invited to submit their entries for a public mural exhibit at the skatepark located on N. Santa Fe Ave. at Connecticut St. This is a unique opportunity to showcase original artwork in Vista. Read More

Back to School Driving Tips – VUSD Starts August 17
Kids in school buses, children on foot and bikes, parents in cars – back-to-school days bring congestion and an increase in potential hazards. Be aware to improve safety for everyone. Read More

Culture Caravan Announces Fall & Winter Trips
You can travel to fun and exciting regional destinations this fall and winter with the McClellan Senior Center’s Culture Caravan program. Purchase a trip and leave the driving to us.Read More

Downtown Vista Grant Program Open
Downtown’s Central Vista Business Improvement District or CVBID has opened its grant program which provides $1,000 to $10,000 grants and micro-grants to fund activities downtown that help accomplish the CVBID’s goals. Applications are due by September 30, 2022.Read More

Caltrans Cleanup Schedule Along Highway 78
The City’s Public Works Department works with Caltrans on scheduling the removal of encampments along Highway 78. Caltrans has scheduled sites on Sycamore Avenue and Emerald Drive on an ongoing basis to address encampments on their properties.Read More

County’s Monkeypox Text Alert System
San Diego County residents can now receive timely information about monkeypox in the region in real-time from County health officials via text. Text COSD MONKEYPOX to 436-311.Read More

Library Hosts Free Blood Pressure Screening
Adults can help reduce the risk of heart disease by getting a free blood pressure screening. Stop by the Vista Library, 700 Eucalyptus Avenue, and get a free blood pressure check by Palomar Health this Thursday, August 11, 1-3 pm.Read More
AUGUST MEETINGS
Planning Commission August 16 at 6 pm
City Council August 23 at 5:30 pm
AUGUST EVENTS
“Ragtime” at the Moonlight Amphitheatre August 17-September 3 at 8 pm
Vista Twilight Market August 19, 5 pm-9 pm
Gloria McClellan Senior Center Events Various events in August
Wave Waterpark Summer Season Various Hours Through September 18
Vista Farmers Market Saturdays, 8 am-noon
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