OsideNews.com, Oceanside, CA (2024)

08/01/2024

PRESERVED HOME by LAURA MACKLEM: This summer, when squash is overtaking your garden, don’t squash the idea of sharing, but also consider using kitchen magic to transform this garden champ into winning pantry offerings for all year long.

This summer, when squash is overtaking your garden, don’t squash the idea of sharing, but also consider using kitchen magic to transform this garden champ into winning pantry offerings for all year long.

08/01/2024

HISTORICALLY SPEAKING by TOM MORROW: The 2024 Olympics opened last week in Paris, but a lot of history has taken place during the last century that is worthy of note. Here are two stories I told you about in past columns.

The 2024 Olympics opened last week in Paris, but a lot of history has taken place during the last century that is worthy of note. Here are two stories I told you about in past columns.

07/29/2024

Tri-City Medical Center and UC San Diego Health appear to have parted ways over a partnership that had been in the works for several months, according to a UC San Diego Health news release published Friday, July 26.

07/27/2024

COVER STORY: Recent lawsuits from California’s attorney general indicate a new reality for housing development in San Diego County that could significantly reduce local control of land use.

Recent lawsuits from California’s attorney general indicate a new reality for housing development in San Diego County that could significantly reduce local control of land use.

07/25/2024

A private buyer recently purchased the Marketplace del Rio shopping center in Oceanside for $56.6 million, broker Cushman & Wakefield announced Thursday, July 18.

07/20/2024

Five candidates have been issued nomination papers during the first week of the application window to run in this November’s Encinitas City Council election.

07/17/2024

A parade of bagpipes and drums launched the opening of Oceanside’s new downtown Fire Station 1 on Monday, July 15.

07/12/2024

JULY SPOTLIGHT: The fireworks of the Fourth of July might be over, but North San Diego County has plenty of events this month to add some pop to your summer, from Dog Days in Cardiff and music by the sea to evenings at the movies and family pool time. Mar

The fireworks of the Fourth of July might be over, but North San Diego County has plenty of events this month to add some pop to your summer, from Dog Days in Cardiff and music by the sea to evenings at the movies and family pool time.

07/11/2024

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07/10/2024

Vons and Pavilions grocery stores in Carlsbad, Del Mar and Carmel Valley would likely be sold to the parent company of Piggly Wiggly under an updated merger proposal between Kroger and Albertsons announced Tuesday, July 9.

Vons and Pavillions grocery stores in Carlsbad and Carmel Valley would likely be sold to the parent company of Piggly Wiggly under an updated merger proposal between Kroger and Albertsons announced Tuesday, July 9.

07/09/2024

Two North San Diego County Boys & Girls Clubs are combining their resources in a merger announced Tuesday, July 9. The Boys & Girls Clubs of Oceanside and Boys & Girls Clubs of San Dieguito will join to create the Boys & Girls Clubs of Northwest San Diego County.

07/08/2024

Captain Keno’s restaurant owner Gerry Sova reflects on more than 50 years in business as the local spot prepares to close by the end of August to make way for new development.

07/06/2024

OCEANSIDE EVENT: Immerse yourself in the rich traditions of Samoa in the wrap-up weekend of the Oceanside Samoan Cultural Celebration on Saturday and Sunday, July 6 and 7.

Immerse yourself in the rich traditions of Samoa in the wrap-up weekend of the Oceanside Samoan Cultural Celebration on Saturday and Sunday, July 6 and 7.

07/02/2024

NORTH COAST LINK: For the eighth straight year, hikers can sample San Dieguito River Park’s trail network by completing the Coast to Crest Trail Challenge now through June 2025.

For the eighth straight year, hikers can sample San Dieguito River Park’s trail network by completing the Coast to Crest Trail Challenge now through June 2025.

06/30/2024

In honor of the Fourth of July holiday, the North Coast Current and OsideNews rerun this column by Tom Morrow.

In case you missed this particular class in third grade, let me tell you about a true American patriot: Elizabeth Griscom “Betsy” Ross, who was born Jan. 1, 1752.

06/30/2024

ENCINITAS EVENT: “Stinking Beauty,” the San Diego Botanic Garden’s current co**se flower, only has a few hours left for visitors to view — and smell.

“Stinking Beauty,” the San Diego Botanic Garden’s current co**se flower, only has a few hours left for visitors to view — and smell.

06/29/2024

NORTH COAST LINK: The Oceanside Community Foundation, a regional affiliate of the San Diego Foundation, held its Annual Grant Awards Celebration on June 4 at the Veterans Association of North County in Oceanside and awarded $92,000 to five local nonprofits that provide su***de prevention programs and services.

The Oceanside Community Foundation, a regional affiliate of the San Diego Foundation, held its Annual Grant Awards Celebration on June 4 at the Veterans Association of North County in Oceanside and awarded $92,000 to five local nonprofits that provide su***de prevention programs and services.

06/29/2024

OCEANSIDE EVENT: The 28th Annual Oceanside Independence Parade returns Saturday, June 29, with the theme “Celebrating Our Heritage” paying homage to Oceanside's cultural richness and industrious roots.

The 28th Annual Oceanside Independence Parade returns Saturday, June 29, with the theme “Celebrating Our Heritage” paying homage to Oceanside’s cultural richness and industrious roots.

06/28/2024

Biking enthusiasts have a new spot to challenge their skills in North San Diego County with the recent opening of Bradley Bike Park in San Marcos.

06/28/2024

Oceanside city officials and dignitaries thanked firefighters and others Wednesday, June 26, who worked to save the community’s pier from a fire in late April.

06/27/2024

Cottonwood Creek Park’s transformation from an Encinitas industrial maintenance yard to an innovative landmark for community and environmental sustainability was recognized this month by the American Society of Landscape Architects San Diego Chapter, the city announced Wednesday, June 26.

06/22/2024

The Encinitas Visitors Center marked the start of summer with the launch of a rebranding as Visit Encinitas.

06/22/2024

El Camino Creek Elementary School fourth- and fifth-graders solved their way to a winning end to their spring with a successful run at the global Odyssey of the Mind competition in Ames, Iowa.

06/17/2024

Work is set to begin next month on safety improvements around Laurel Elementary School, the city of announced June 13.

Work is set to begin next month on safety improvements around Laurel Elementary School, the city of Oceanside announced June 13.

06/17/2024

Lake Loop Trail along the south side of Lake Calavera in has reopened to the public after nearly a month of repair work, the city announced June 14.

Lake Loop Trail along the south side of Lake Calavera in Carlsbad has reopened to the public after nearly a month of repair work, the city announced June 14.

06/10/2024

Times of San Diego, among the news sites that emerged from the ashes of dramatic changes in local print journalism a decade ago, was acquired last week by a nonprofit venture based out of Arizona State University, the Times announced.

06/06/2024

JUNE SPOTLIGHT: Even with the “gloom” of the summer marine layer, June offers a vibrant selection of events in coastal North San Diego County, from the County Fair at the Fairgrounds and Switchfoot Bro-Am in , to the San Diego Scottish Highland Games in and Para Surf League Open in .

Even with the “gloom” of the summer marine layer, June offers a vibrant selection of events in coastal North San Diego County, from the San Diego County Fair at the Del Mar Fairgrounds and Switchfoot Bro-Am in Encinitas, to the San Diego Scottish Highland Games in Vista and Para Surf League Open...

06/02/2024

ENCINITAS EVENT: EcoFest returns to Encinitas 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, June 2, at Fox Point Farms, 1150 Quail Gardens Drive.

EcoFest returns to Encinitas 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, June 2, at Fox Point Farms, 1150 Quail Gardens Drive.

06/01/2024

OCEANSIDE EVENT: The North County LGBTQ Resource Center hosts the 17th annual Pride by the Beach event, a celebration of diversity, acceptance and empowerment, on Saturday, June 1, from noon to 6 p.m. at 300 N. Coast Highway 101 in Oceanside.

The North County LGBTQ Resource Center hosts the 17th annual Pride by the Beach event, a celebration of diversity, acceptance and empowerment, on Saturday, June 1, from noon to 6 p.m. at 300 N. Coast Highway 101 in Oceanside.

06/01/2024

HISTORICALLY SPEAKING: American baseball owes a great deal of its existence to Albert Goodwill Spalding. You may have seen the name Spalding on a number of sports equipment, namely baseballs, players’ gloves and a number of other related sports items, including rule and history books. Spalding played, managed and owned baseball teams and was the co-founder of today’s National League. He even has ties to San Diego.

American baseball owes a great deal of its existence to Albert Goodwill Spalding. You may have seen the name Spalding on a number of sports equipment, namely baseballs, players’ gloves and a number of other related sports items, including rule and history books. Spalding played, managed and owned ...