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LEGOLAND® CALIFORNIA RESORT TREATS KIDS TO A BRICKTACULAR HALLOWEEN IN MINILAND U.S.A.!

9/24/2020

Fall is a time for costumes, treats and family fun, and even though LEGOLAND® California is still awaiting approval to open, the Resort is joining in the festivities with an outdoor experience of its own…Introducing: Halloween in Miniland! Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday during October (Oct. 2-4, 9-11, 16-18, 23-25, 30 & 31) the Park’s Miniland U.S.A becomes a not-so-spooky Halloween destination filled with activities, tasty treats and one of a kind LEGO® Halloween décor inviting families to wear their favorite costumes and have safe fun.

New BREEZE, FLEX, and LIFT Buses Coming to North County San Diego

9/24/2020

NCTD has executed a contract with New Flyer Industries to provide 57 replacement CNG buses for BREEZE service
NCTD has executed a contract with New Flyer Industries for 6 zero-emission battery-powered buses to replace diesel fueled buses
NCTD has executed a contract with A-Z Bus Sales and Creative Bus Sales for 40 replacement LIFT ADA Paratransit vehicles

Oceanside, CA – In accordance with NCTD’s Operating Budget and Capital Improvement Plan, which is the five-year plan to improve the customer riding experience, increase transit ridership and customer revenues, and enhance service frequencies, the North County Transit District (NCTD) is updating its BREEZE, FLEX, and LIFT bus fleets with more than 100 new transit vehicles .

Studio ACE VOTE Contest

9/24/2020

Studio ACE is sponsoring a "VOTE" Art Contest! This is an opportunity to express your creativity while sharing the importance of voting! See the guidelines below

The Overcomers of Solutions for Change Invite You...

9/24/2020

#WeAreOneUs
On September 26 (11am to 1pm), Solutions for Change is officially launching the #WeAreOneUs systems change movement that actively demonstrates our model by disrupting the status quo and crushing the churn of homelessness. Through a ground-up initiative advanced by a large cadre of once homeless individuals (referred to as The Overcomers), we will prove our empowerment-based and transformative programs that build personal capacity meanwhile reducing pain, trauma and lifelong dependency.

House Passes Major Legislation Introduced by Rep. Mike Levin to Support Veteran Housing and Employment

9/24/2020

Rep. Levin spoke on the House floor about the DELIVER Act.

Washington, D.C. – Today, the House of Representatives passed the Dependable Employment and Living Improvements for Veterans’ Economic Recovery (DELIVER) Act, legislation led by Rep. Mike Levin (D-CA) that includes six bipartisan bills he introduced to strengthen and expand services for homeless and unemployed veterans. The legislation will allow the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to provide more services for homeless veterans, improve and expand eligibility for the HUD-VA Supportive Housing program, create a rapid retraining program for unemployed veterans, improve the Transition Assistance Program (TAP) for servicemembers returning to civilian life, and more. A section-by-section summary of the bill is available here.

CHAT WITH A LOCAL WITH THE LIBRARY

9/24/2020

Learn more about members of your Oceanside community every Wednesday on Instagram Live with your Oceanside Public Library. Visit us at noon on Instagram @OceansideLibrary, and click on the “OceansideLibrary Live” icon, on the top left of the screen, and you will be able to listen in on a conversational interview between an Oceanside Librarian and a different changemaker in Oceanside every week! Here is who will be on and what we will be talking about, up through November 4:

ONLINE PANEL DISCUSSION FOR 'ONE BOOK, ONE SAN DIEGO'

9/24/2020

The Oceanside Public Library, in partnership with the Japanese American Historical Society of San Diego (JAHSSD), will present an online panel discussion about this year’s selection of They Called Us Enemy, a graphic novel by George Takei for “One Book, One San Diego,” with the purpose of bringing community closer together through the shared experience of reading and discussing the same book

WAYS TO SAVE CASH ON YOUR SDG&E BILL

9/23/2020

Get a complimentary energy assessment through SDG&E’s Business Energy Solutions Program. Small to mid-size business customers receive an onsite, no-cost energy audit with a customized report of energy-saving improvements. Contractors install products at no cost and offer other products at a discount. You may also qualify for no- or low-cost energy efficiency upgrades. Also, SDG&E has increased business rebates through September 30, 2020. Schedule an energy assessment or see the current product catalog of business rebates.

Oceanside, Carlsbad and Vista Chambers Present California's 49th congressional district Candidate Forum

9/22/2020

September 21, 2020

The Oceanside, Carlsbad and Vista Chambers of Commerce are partnering with the League of Women Voters North County San Diego (LWVNCSD) to host a virtual pre-recorded forum for the upcoming US Congressional 49th District election. The forum will be moderated by the League of Women Voters North County San Diego. The Forum for the 49th District candidates will be recorded on Wednesday, October 7, 2020 using the Zoom Webinar platform

Boys & Girls Clubs of Oceanside Receives Grant for Emergency Food Program

9/22/2020

Oceanside, CA (September 21, 2020)-The Boys & Girls Clubs of Oceanside (BGCO) has received a $6,000 grant from The Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank for their Emergency Food Program, which provides curbside pickup of meals every weekday to community youth affected by food insecurity due to the pandemic

Quality Lock & Security Services has Taken over Pro-Tec Lock & Safe and is Ready to Serve You!

9/22/2020

John, the owner of Pro-Tec Lock & Safe decided to retire, and close their location at 601 Oceanside Blvd permanently. Quality Lock & Security Services, located at 340 E Broadway in Vista, has taken over many of their customer accounts and is happy to be of service. Please contact us at 760-945-4545, or service@qlsecurity.com.

Rep. Mike Levin Introduces Legislation to Foster Innovation in Storage and Disposal of Spent Nuclear Fuel

9/22/2020

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representative Mike Levin (D-CA) introduced the Spent Nuclear Fuel Solutions Research and Development Act, H.R. 8258, to foster innovation in the storage and disposal of spent nuclear fuel. The bill would create a spent nuclear fuel research and development program at the Department of Energy, which would support options for dry cask storage, consolidated interim storage, deep geological storage and disposal, and used nuclear fuel transportation. In total, the program would be authorized at more than $500 million over five years.

WASTE LESS, ENJOY MORE: A VIRTUAL WORKSHOP

9/21/2020

Green Oceanside and San Diego Food System Alliance Help
Maximize Weekly Groceries While Minimizing Food Waste

Within San Diego County, 500,000 tons of food end up in the landfill every year, while one pound of food creates the same emissions as 20% of the energy used daily in an average household. This waste of edible food represents loss of water, energy, and labor resources used to grow and transport this needed food. Many families are facing hunger for the first time as they navigate a global pandemic. With many families already facing food insecurity, the Green Oceanside team is providing tools and resources on maximizing food to last for the overall health and sustainability of the community

Feasibility Study for Beach Sand Replenishment/Retention Devices

9/21/2020

The City of Oceanside Public Works Department has initiated a feasibility study that seeks to develop a strategy to protect City beaches from the impacts of long-term shoreline erosion. Our consultant (GHD) was hired to perform a preliminary engineering evaluation and feasibility study to consider options for beach sand replenishment and/or retention devices to stabilize and enhance the beach widths in the City. GHD has begun the review and analysis of data and relevant global project examples and has developed six preliminary concepts to carry forward in the feasibility study. The goal of the study is to identify a beach replenishment/retention strategy that is environmentally sensitive, financially feasible and has a reasonable chance of being approved through the regulatory permitting process.

a Message from Jim Madaffer, Board Chair San Diego County Water Authority - Threat emerges to reduce water supply reliability, fracture region

9/21/2020

Dear Friends:

Thank you for your support over the past two years. It’s been an honor to serve as the chair of the Water Authority’s Board of Directors. While some may not realize it, this 36-member Board plays a critical role in sustaining San Diego County’s quality of life and economy.

CITY OF OCEANSIDE AWARDED $69 MILLION WIFIA LOAN FROM U.S. EPA FOR PURE WATER OCEANSIDE PROJECT

9/18/2020

Pure Water Oceanside will be the first operating advanced water purification project in San Diego County

City of Oceanside Zero Waste Plan Public Workshop/Webinar Series

9/17/2020

MiraCosta College to Award More than $266,250 in Fall 2020 Scholarships

9/16/2020

Consistently serving the needs of students, the MiraCosta College Foundation has issued more than $266,250 in scholarships, celebrating both the donors and award recipients

Tri-City Hospital Foundation Provides New Devices to Medical Center

9/16/2020

Dear Tri-City Community,
Tri-City Hospital Foundation supports Tri-City Medical Center year-round by providing the most advanced technology to elevate patient care. Recently, our community's generous support allowed us to provide three new devices — portable ultrasounds, high-flow oxygen delivery systems, and professional-grade air purification systems — to assist patients in the Emergency Department.

Black Small Business Leader Accelerator Program

9/16/2020

Founders First CDC is committed to creating an inclusive economy. With 70% of our alumni identifying as people of color, we are launching the San Diego Black Business Leaders Accelerator to help support Black-owned small businesses thrive. Through four (4) strategy-focused workshops and 1-on-1 mentorship, the program educates small businesses on how to scale their business, improve their business financial health, and become job creators. Graduates from this program will be matched with large company partners to explore minority small business contracting opportunities, receive professional accounting services, access to flexible funding, & the resources to experience 25% business growth, year-over-year.

ARE YOU TAKING ADVANTAGE OF SDG&E’S NO-COST CLASSES?

9/15/2020

Enroll in one of SDG&E’s many no-cost energy educational webinars from the comfort of your home or office. In fact, a great HVAC 4-part webinar series starts on September 1 through September 10. Each class will be cast from 5:30 p.m. – 7 p.m.

Kaiser Permanente Sponsors Mini-MBA Program

9/15/2020

40-Hour Tuition Free mini-MBA program accepting applications

(San Diego, CA) - Kaiser Permanente San Diego is partnering with the Initiative for a Competitive Inner City (ICIC) to support small businesses, with the goal of increasing highquality jobs and improving community health in underserved communities.

MiraCosta College Accepting Applications for Independent Citizens’ Bond Oversight Committee

9/15/2020

The Board of Trustees of the MiraCosta Community College District is seeking qualified, interested individuals to serve on a committee of community leaders, who will operate as the Independent Citizens’ Bond Oversight Committee (ICBOC) for the implementation of the district’s Measure MM college facilities bond program.

Scripps Health forms COVID-19 Vaccine Committee

9/15/2020

Team looks to endorse vaccine for Scripps patients, employees, physician

SAN DIEGO – Scripps Health has established a COVID-19 Vaccine Committee to recommend which COVID-19 vaccine or vaccines to consider offering for Scripps patients, employees and physicians.

Registration is OPEN for VANC's Food Distribution

9/15/2020

Registration is OPEN to register for the 2nd Friday of every month food and diaper distribution being held in the Veterans Association of North County (VANC) parking lot. Friday October 9