TrueCare™ is providing easy and equitable access to the newly approved COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 6 months and older through its community healthcare centers, especially for the diverse communities who are underserved in North San Diego County.
Washington, D.C. – Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the bipartisan Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act, a comprehensive bill to address mental health care and substance use disorder. The bill includes Rep. Mike Levin’s (D-CA) legislation to improve sober living homes by authorizing a federal study on the quality and effectiveness of recovery housing and to identify recommendations to strengthen the quality of recovery housing. The provisions come from Rep. Levin’s Studying Outcomes and Benchmarks for Effective Recovery (SOBER) Homes Act.
Rep. Mike Levin Secures $50 Million in Federal Funding Legislation for Local Projects and Priorities6/29/2022 Investments Would Fund Road Improvements, Water Infrastructure, Public Safety, and More Oceanside, CA – Today, U.S. Representative Mike Levin (D-CA) announced he has secured $50 million in federal funding legislation to invest in 15 local projects and priorities. That total includes $7 million to help the North County Transit District (NCTD) improve SPRINTER service, $7 million to improve infrastructure for pedestrians and cyclists on Lomas Santa Fe Drive, $4.48 million to enhance the Mobile Crisis Response Team (MCRT) program in San Diego County, $3.47 million to invest in the Orange County Intelligence Assessment Center (OCIAC), and more.
By District Attorney Summer Stephan
Over the last 20 years, what once was the safest place for our children – school – has turned into a place of constant worry and questionable security. In the face overwhelming grief over the tremendous loss of life at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, it feels like we have arrived at a time where school shootings and mass killings are the norm. With school and public venue safety at the top of our minds, I want to remind San Diegans of the efforts the District Attorney’s Office has undertaken to prioritize school safety and to emphasize the critical role the public plays in preventing school shootings. An electric vehicle shuttle pilot program serving Downtown Oceanside will officially begin operations on Monday, June 13. The “gO’side” five-passenger electric shuttles will run from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. every day. Shuttles can be hailed via the “Ride Circuit” smartphone app and choosing “Oceanside” as the location, or by flagging down a shuttle in an area that is safe to stop for passenger boarding. The service will be free initially; however, based on ridership, a nominal fare may be instated at a later date.
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Rep. Mike Levin Secures $5.2 Million to Advance the San Luis Rey River Flood Protection Project6/21/2022 Oceanside, CA – Today, U.S. Representative Mike Levin (D-CA) announced he has secured $5.2 million from the Army Corps of Engineers to make progress on the long-stalled San Luis Rey River Flood Protection Project, which is designed to provide flood protection for the surrounding community. The funding will be used for the geotechnical investigation of levees and environmental coordination, levee repair design, hydrology updates and hydraulic analysis, and the monitoring of both water quality and local species. Rep. Levin previously secured the authorization for the funding as part of the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2020.
The City of Oceanside Planning Division will host a community forum on farmland conservation strategies, with a focus on farmland conservation easements. The forum will take place at the El Corazon Senior Center, located at 3302 Senior Center Drive, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 13, 2022.
San Bernardino, California (May 25, 2022) – This Memorial Day, all 171 Stater Bros. Markets locations participated in the National Moment of Remembrance. The National Moment of Remembrance, established by an Act of Congress in 2000, designates 3:00 p.m. local time on Memorial Day each year as a moment to pause, in an act of national unity, to honor the men and women of the United States who died in military service to the United States.
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Prescription drugs are medications that are to be used under a doctor’s supervision. They can be dangerous and even deadly when taken in ways other than prescribed. A "revisioning" of South Oceanside's Buccaneer Park was begun last year with a pop-up informational booth at the park, and one at the Farmer's market to collect community ideas. A Workshop was held in January at the Library, and another on May 3 in the City Council Chambers. Digital and paper surveys were also circulated. Through these efforts, new restroom and park concepts were developed.
Oceanside Theater Company Takes Center Stage with Long-Term Lease, Renovation and New Leadership5/4/2022 With new 20-year Brooks Theater Lease in place, Alex Goodman, a mainstay in San Diego Theatre, appointed Managing Director to chart OTC’s future (Oceanside, CA) – Now in its 11th year of operations, Oceanside Theatre Company (OTC), the resident professional performing arts company at the “Sunshine” Brooks Theater, has served as stewards of the historic, city-owned theater and adjoining Studio 219 on North Coast Highway in Oceanside since the organization’s inception. Located in the heart of downtown Oceanside, the Brooks Theater is the cultural center point of this North County region, uniquely recognized as only one of 14 inaugural Cultural Districts designated by the State of California.
MiraCosta College Foundation announced that Beatriz Aguilar, director of noncredit and adult education programs at MiraCosta College, received the prestigious Excellence in Continuing Education Award from the Association of Community and Continuing Education (ACCE).
Oceanside Theater Company Takes Center Stage with Long-Term Lease, Renovation and New Leadership4/25/2022 With new 20-year Brooks Theater Lease in place, Alex Goodman, a mainstay in San Diego Theatre, appointed Managing Director to chart OTC’s future
(Oceanside, CA) – Now in its 11th year of operations, Oceanside Theatre Company (OTC), the resident professional performing arts company at the “Sunshine” Brooks Theater, has served as stewards of the historic, city-owned theater and adjoining Studio 219 on North Coast Highway in Oceanside since the organization’s inception. Located in the heart of downtown Oceanside, the Brooks Theater is the cultural center point of this North County region, uniquely recognized as only one of 14 inaugural Cultural Districts designated by the State of California. By District Attorney Summer Stephan
Scammers know that everyday people don’t want to miss out on making easy money on “the next big thing.” Today, that next big thing is cryptocurrency. You’ve likely heard the terms tossed around on social media or in the news: Bitcoin, cryptocurrency, blockchain, and NFT. Stories related to cryptocurrency portray people making significant amounts of money in the blink of an eye. With all the excitement related to these newer technologies, it’ is easy to get caught up in the hype. Fundraising event focused on breaking down barriers to healthcare for diverse communities and those most in need in North San Diego and South Riverside Counties
SAN MARCOS, Calif. (April XX, 2022) – Better patient access to healthcare services and programs in North San Diego and South Riverside Counties was emphatically supported by over 300 attendees at TrueCare’s “Magical Masquerade” Grand Gala", which raised nearly $300,000. PURE WATER OCEANSIDE MAKES HISTORY AS FIRST WATER REUSE PROJECT TO COME ONLINE IN SAN DIEGO COUNTY3/24/2022 City of Oceanside Commemorates Historic Milestone with Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony on World Water Day Today, the first operating advanced water purification facility in San Diego County was officially dedicated in the City of Oceanside. Elected officials and water leaders throughout southern California commemorated the milestone, aptly celebrated on World Water Day.
Oceanside, CA, March 14, 2022 | LAMVIN, a Catalyst Acoustics Group company and manufacturer of premium acoustical products, is pleased to announce the appointment of Mark Rich as the Vice President of Sales. Helping to continue a period of tremendous company growth, Mark will leverage his more than two decades of sales and marketing experience, recruiting new manufacturer representatives, and managing channel partners while maintaining and growing sales of existing accounts and projects.
Webinar presented by Jeffrey Buchbinder of LPL Financial Research as part of SDCCU's Financial Wellness Wednesdays SAN DIEGO, Calif., (February 14, 2022) – San Diego County Credit Union® (SDCCU®), one of Southern California’s largest locally-owned financial institutions, and LPL Financial will present a free educational webinar titled “LPL Financial Outlook 2022: Passing the Baton” on Wednesday, February 16, 2022 from 1 – 2 p.m. (PT). The webinar will be hosted by Jeffrey Buchbinder, Vice President and Equity Strategist for LPL Financial Research investment management committee. This free webinar is open to the public, but virtual seating is limited and reservations are required. For webinar details, please visit the SDCCU website. Buchbinder’s presentation will offer an overview of what experts forecast financially for the coming year, focusing on the economy and the role fiscal and monetary policies play in the economic recovery, stocks and the expected earnings growth to help stocks deliver gains in 2022, and bonds and the anticipated increases in interest rates.
LAW SCHOOL RELOCATES TO OCEANSIDE, PROVIDING NORTH COUNTY RESIDENTS ACCESS TO LEGAL EDUCATION1/27/2022 Western Sierra Law School has provided affordable and accessible legal education to students in San Diego since 1979. During the pandemic, like other institutions, the law school transitioned to online learning to mitigate the risks of COVID-19 and decided to close its central San Diego facility. Recently, as cities within the county began to allow businesses to reopen, the law school explored potential locations for its new physical facility and found the city of Oceanside to be a favorable location.
Oceanside, CA – As Hispanic Heritage Month comes to a close, U.S. Representative Mike Levin (D-CA) reflects on the celebration that takes place every year from September 15th to October 15th to honor the culture, heritage, history, and contributions of Latinos and Latinas in the United States. California’s 49th Congressional District is home to many Latino communities whose cultural and historical richness demonstrate the strength of its’ diverse people.
Pre-recorded one-hour program to highlight new San Diego County Teachers of the Year, share inspirational stories from local educators amid COVID-19 pandemic
San Diego, Calif. – Oct. 7, 2021 – As part of the 31st annual “Cox Presents: Salute to Teachers,” Cox Communications will televise a one-hour special that shares the stories of five teachers from across the region named a 2021-22 San Diego County Teacher of the Year. Produced in partnership with the San Diego County Office of Education, “Cox Presents: Salute To Teachers,” brought to you by San Diego County Credit Union, will air at 9 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 17 on YurView (Channel 4 and 1004). The pre-recorded show was hosted by San Diego native and national television personality Troy Johnson. Rep. Mike Levin to Hold Press Conference at Frazier Farms on Legislation to Stop Child Hunger9/10/2021 Oceanside, CA – U.S. Representative Mike Levin (D-CA) will tour Frazier Farms on Monday and hold a press conference to discuss his Stop Child Hunger Act, legislation that would provide families who have children eligible for free and reduced-price school meals with an electronic benefit transfer (EBT) card when school is not in session. Yesterday, the House Education and Labor Committee added a provision in its portion of the Build Back Better Act that makes similar investments to those outlined in Rep. Levin’s legislation. Rep. Levin will be joined at Frazier Farms by San Diego Hunger Coalition President and CEO Anahid Brakke, Oceanside Unified School District Superintendent Dr. Julie Vitale, and others.
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