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New Scam Targets Unemployment Benefits

8/18/2020

 
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By District Attorney Summer Stephan
If you are one of the many Americans who has filed for unemployment benefits or is considering doing so, you should know of a scam targeting those seeking benefits. Scammers are always looking for new ways to swindle money and with a large increase in people requesting unemployment benefits, bad actors see a situation ripe for exploitation.

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Tri-City Medical Center’s Healthcare Heroes

8/5/2020

 
For nearly 60 years, Tri-City Medical Center has provided high quality healthcare services for the sick and injured of our region. Located adjacent to Highway 78 at the intersection of the cities of Oceanside, Carlsbad and Vista—the “Tri” in Tri-City—the medical center is renowned for its heart attack, stroke care and orthopedics programs, a testament to the incredibly talented and dedicated individuals who choose to work there and serve patients 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

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A Ship to Weather the Storm

7/28/2020

 
The San Diego Food Bank has been feeding hungry people and families for years. It’s what they do and they do it well. They distribute food to senior programs, food pantries, soup kitchens, shelters, students and school programs. When the COVID19 crisis hit and food demands grew overnight, their staff and volunteers didn’t panic. As the need grew, they simply rose to a whole new level of readiness.

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Oceanside Restaurants Offering Outdoor Patio seating

7/27/2020

 
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​Updated 7/27 - As we all know, in an effort to hinder the spread of the COVID-19 virus, San Diego County restaurants are now required to move their dining services outdoors. The Chamber has put together a list of restaurant members offering outside dining services. If outdoor seating is not available, community members can still support their favorite local businesses by taking advantage of takeout and delivery options including Grubhub, Postmates, Door Dash and Uber Eats! See out list of restaurants open for takeout!

*This list was compiled based on social media and phone calls. Call ahead to confirm.

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Creative Ways To Thrive And Become Stronger

7/22/2020

 
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By Maria Mingalone
In the first weeks of the governor’s stay-at-home order, decisions at Oceanside Museum of Art (OMA) were made rapidly in an environment that was changing hourly. No one gave us an instruction manual to operate through a pandemic—it was like flying a plane while building it.

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Flowers of Gratitude

7/21/2020

 
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In appreciation of the those facing the front lines to keep us safe, Integral Communities partnered with Oceanside flower grower Mellano & Company to deliver 1,500 bouquets to more than a dozen essential service providers, local businesses and community groups including Oceanside Police and Fire departments, Scripps Encinitas, Palomar Health Hospital and the USO at Camp Pendleton. The cheerful gifts were a way to thank first responders and essential businesses, brighten the days of those keeping our communities going, and support the farming community who has been hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic.

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Scam Call or Real Call? What to Know

7/14/2020

 
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By District Attorney Summer Stephan
The coronavirus and U.S. Census are making answering your phone fashionable again. But just because you know you might be receiving a call from a Census worker or a COVID-19 contract tracer, doesn’t mean you shouldn’t vet your calls. There are always scammers looking to take financial advantage of people under any circumstances and today’s uncertain climate is no different.

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​Frontwave Credit Union - Values In Action

7/14/2020

 
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Karissa Keith, Frontwave Loan Servicing Manager, has been working diligently behind the scenes to ensure Paycheck Protection Program loans are funded as quickly as possible, enabling local businesses to fight though these challenging times. 
By Kristi Hawthorne
​Small businesses across the country are experiencing a devastating economic disruption due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. When Frontwave Credit Union, headquartered in Oceanside, heard from its members as well as the business community that there was a great need for Small Business Administration (SBA) loans they went into action.

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filling the need

7/5/2020

 
​By Kristi Hawthorne
The staff at the Boys and Girls Club of Oceanside had to scramble and plan quickly to find alternative ways to reach their kids and families amidst the shutdown due to the Coronavirus. The management team started working remotely to provide virtual programming, and within just one week BGCO began offering virtual programs via Youtube featuring the following:

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​Home Sewn Heroes

6/30/2020

 
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By Kristi Hawthorne
Amanda Gerard’s adaptability and creativity are attributes that she has put to good use. As an avid sewer and designer, she founded a custom clothing boutique in 2018 featuring unique designs with colorful fabrics.

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Coronavirus Alert: Fake Tests and Scams

6/23/2020

 
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By District Attorney Summer Stephan
As your District Attorney, I’m committed to increasing communication and accessibility between the DA’s Office and you, the community. One way I have been doing that is through this monthly column, where I provide consumer tips on public safety matters.

​Although most people have come together during the COVID-19 pandemic by staying home, social distancing and wearing face coverings to limit the spread of the coronavirus, not everyone has been playing by the same rules. Scammers have come-up with new ways to prey on fear and insecurity by offering fake in-home testing kits and even phony testing sites to trick people out of their personal information and hard-earned money.

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A Special message from the Oceanside chamber of commerce

6/4/2020

 
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June 5, 2020

Dear Oceanside,

 
As the leading voice for the Oceanside business community, we would be remiss if we did not use our platform to address an issue affecting our neighborhoods and businesses across the nation. We believe this is an opportunity for us to share the feedback we have received from residents and businesses in our community and to help set an example of what we can do in order to see positive changes in our region.

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The Grand reopening - Oceanside Restaurants offering dine-in services

5/22/2020

 
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As San Diego County beings a transition farther into Stage 2, restaurants are adjusting their dine-in operations to fit health regulations. While many are still preparing for their grand re-opening, some of Oceanside's restaurants are already open. Below is a list of Oceanside Chamber member restaurants open for dine-in and ready to safely serve you! Please keep in mind that many restaurants are still open for carryout or delivery. Call ahead to confirm. 

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Don’t Get Scammed out of Your Stimulus Check

5/15/2020

 
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By: District Attorney Summer Stephan
​As your District Attorney, I’m committed to increasing communication and accessibility between the DA’s Office and you, the community. One way I have been doing that is through this monthly column, where I provide consumer tips on public safety matters.
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For the most part, difficult times bring people together. But for dishonest actors, uncertain times equals dollar signs and the COVID-19 pandemic is no exception. With Americans receiving up to $1,200 in stimulus funds, scammers have already began devising ways to swindle folks from their money.

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create from the heart

5/12/2020

 
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By: Quantal Langford
Want to create content? Create from the heart.

As a creative entrepreneur I get asked all the time: How do you create content?

It’s a simple yet complex answer. I can give you step by step on how I consistently create content and learning how to create at a large capacity.

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oceanside Businesses open & offering services

3/19/2020

 
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Updated 3/30 10:40pm PST - While our Oceanside restaurants are providing takeout, other businesses around the county are open and offering their services as well! Shopping local is especially important during this time and will help to our keep our businesses alive! Below shows a comprehensive list of Chamber members open and offering their services, whether that be virtual or in-person.

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oceanside restaurants, wineries and breweries offering takeout

3/18/2020

 
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Updated 4/27 12pm PST - As we all know, in an effort to hinder the spread of the COVID-19 virus, all restaurants in San Diego County have been forced to close their dine-in services until further notice. While this comes as an economic shock to all restaurant owners and employees, this doesn't mean its the end! Community members can support their favorite local businesses by taking advantage of takeout and delivery options including Grubhub, Postmates, Door Dash and Uber Eats! Below shows an updated list of our Oceanside restaurant Chamber members open and offering these services:

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Game Changer: Children’s Paradise Founder Julie Lowen

1/28/2020

 
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Julie Lowen is a game changer, a visionary who implemented a new approach to early education. The Founder of Children’s Paradise, Lowen’s innovative Learning Centers stand apart from any other. Her facilities are welcoming, spacious and state-of-the-art, which sets the stage for exceptional learning. Children’s Paradise is a Tier 5 on the QCC (Quality Counts California Quality Rating and Improvement System) for quality early care and education in California.

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Job Hunters Beware of LinkedIn Scammers

1/26/2020

 
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By District Attorney Summer Stephan
As your District Attorney, I’m committed to increasing communication and accessibility between the DA’s Office and you, the community. One way I have been doing that is through this monthly column, where I provide consumer tips on public safety matters. 

​Maybe one of your New Year’s resolutions is to find a new job. With the days of seeking employment through classified ads in the rear-view mirror, most of us opt for searching for work online. And of course, there are a plethora of companies that vow to make this journey less stressful by directly connecting employers to potential employees.

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CBD oil, Hype or Helpful?

1/13/2020

 
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Get the skinny on CBD from a medical professional
You might have noticed it touted as an ingredient in drinks, lip balms, lotions, drops, or even candies. CBD is all the rage right now and readily available at your neighborhood health store, coffee shop, or spa.

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2020 Happy New Year from hocoa!!

1/6/2020

 
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(By: Sam Goodwin, HOCOA)

Man oh, man. What are your plans for this year? Any large or small projects you want to do this year? 
Well, if you need help, with big or small you can always call, text or email us anytime. If you are wanting help with a small DIY project and want some advice, or if you are wanting to get a general idea of what a remodel or addition might cost, then you may want to check out QuickCarl app, it's a new and innovated way of getting a live video call with a pro.

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Changing the narrative around employee retention

12/23/2019

 
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By Emerald Lowe, Director of Membership and Oceanside Young Professionals
Today, the modern young professional is almost an enigma to other generations. Millennials are making waves on a global scale when it comes to workplace culture, social and political reform, and every day business practices. Based on the feedback of the business community and the echoes of major media outlets, younger generations of professionals are considering the value of the experience itself and ethical results versus the direct return when making any type of decision, whether it be a career path, product purchase, or nonprofit donation. It’s not enough for employers to add additional benefits and higher wages, they must now consider how they are shaping a culture in order to attract the right talent.  The importance of mission statements, workplace cultures, as well as meeting social and environmental responsibilities have never been greater.

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Studio Vineyards in Fallbrook, California with Patrick & Sydne Gilbert Featured in Latest Solar Cribs Episode from SunPower By Stellar Solar

12/17/2019

 
(Source: SunPower by Stellar Solar)
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FALLBROOK, Calif., Nov. 20, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- SunPower by Stellar Solar, a SunPower Master Dealer and San Diego-based solar installer founded in 1998, has released a new episode of their acclaimed "Solar Cribs" series that features a dynamic Fallbrook, California couple who power their home, production studio, and vineyard with an 8kW solar system designed and installed by SunPower by Stellar Solar.  The unique, flat-roof ballasted system that utilizes UniRac racking that does not penetrate the roof was designed to be future-proofed to enable easy expansion or reconfiguration of the system.

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KICK OFF THE NEW YEAR WITH A NEW OUTLOOK AND PLAN FOR SUCCESS

12/16/2019

 
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The North San Diego Small Business Development Center (SBDC) 
Hosted by MiraCosta College​
The New Year is a chance for “New Strategies”, “New Resolutions”, and “New Ideas”.
For Entrepreneurs it is a time to review and update plans, projections, procedures, budgets, goals, marketing calendars and more.  It is exciting and yet daunting-especially when you are in the midst of the day-to-day operations. Or maybe you have decided this is the year for you to follow your dream and be you own boss.

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Respect the Platform

12/2/2019

 
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By: Quantal Langford​
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This blog post is from a recent episode that I had released recently sharing a few insights on building your brand platform. 
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