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AT&T is Prepared for Severe Weather, Power Outages, and Potential Disasters

7/18/2022

 
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 How to Prepare for Disasters and Stay Connected During a Power Outage
​​Preparedness is key. Planning ahead and knowing what actions to take before you find yourself in the midst of a disaster will give you more time to focus on the things that matter when a disaster does strike. 

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Buyer and Seller Beware: Don’t Fall for Facebook Marketplace Scams

2/17/2022

 
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By District Attorney Summer Stephan
​Facebook is a platform where you can seemingly get it all: updates about your friends, cute baby pics, news stories or romantic dates. But its marketplace, where people go to quickly buy and sell merchandise, is also a place fraught with scams. One billion users buy and sell goods on Facebook Marketplace each month. Unfortunately, like with most things in life, there are bad actors ready to take advantage of a technology for their own financial gain. Scams are an unfortunate reality on any selling platform. Oftentimes the scam is one we’ve seen before but made new using this new service.

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Online Safety Tips for Children

1/20/2021

 
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By District Attorney Summer Stephan
The pandemic has shifted life for everyone over the last year, but perhaps one of the most vulnerable groups include children, who are spending more time than ever online. Through everyday scrolling, online gaming and Zoom learning, predators have unprecedented access to kids. With the so much dependence on technology and the web, children are increasingly at risk of befriending strangers online.

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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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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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Chamber Announces Policy Platform on Housing Creation

9/13/2019

 
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In recent months, the Chamber’s Public Policy Task Force has worked to develop strong housing creation policy statements to address one Oceanside’s most critical issues… workforce housing. These policy statements, adopted by the Chamber Board in May, will provide direction in how the Chamber will interact with the City and State on housing related policy.

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No License? No Job! Avoid Contractor Scams

7/22/2019

 
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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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electrical shorts: why go with an expert?

7/8/2019

 
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(Courtesy of Sam Goodwin, HOCOA)
Do you have any electrical shorts? How about adding some new lighting? What about that electrical panel, is it safe? 
These are some of the questions we may have with our with our home or business at some point. Do I have an electrical short? Do we want new lighting, or do I need a new panel? Why shouldn't I try and fix that light switch? Why does that light switch work some of the time? ​

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To Go Tankless or Not... That is the Question

3/29/2019

 
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(Source: HOCOA-Your Home Repair Network)

​Before we jump into this. Ask yourself this question. How long do you wait for your shower to “heat up” before getting in? For me, it’s about 3 to 5 minutes. For some reason the kitchen sink takes longer to heat up. But my point is that, most of us, that have a standard water heater with no re-circulation system, it takes a while for the hot water get to where we want it. So, you may have heard about tankless systems, heck even considered it.

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  • Oceanside
    • About Oceanside >
      • History of Oceanside
      • Demographics
      • Arts and Culture
      • Education
      • Employment
      • Health Care
      • Religious Organizations
      • Local Government and Services
      • Retiring in Oceanside
      • Oceanside Maps
    • Visitor Information >
      • Beaches
      • Accommodations
      • Groups and Meeting
    • Things to Do >
      • Oceanside Events >
        • Downtown History Walks
        • Farmers Market
        • Sunset Market
      • Shopping >
        • Coupons
      • Dining
      • Surfing
      • Regional Attractions
    • Volunteer Opportunities
  • Business Directory
    • All Categories
    • Coupons
    • New Members
  • Media
    • Publications >
      • Advertising Your Business
      • Best of Oceanside Magazine
      • Military Publications
    • Member News
    • Blog
    • Advancing Oceanside Podcast
  • Chamber
    • Membership >
      • Member Portal
      • Application
      • Testimonials >
        • Digital Plaque - Oceanside Chamber Member
    • Advocacy >
      • Chamber Political Action Committee
      • Public Policy Guidelines
    • Our Work >
      • 2023 Annual Report
      • 2023 Strategic Priorities
      • Committees - Task Forces - Forums
    • Oceanside Young Professionals
    • Oceanside Leadership Academy
    • Workforce Development >
      • SOCAL Workforce
      • Pooled Employer Plan
      • Kindness
      • Frontline Friendly
    • Our Team >
      • Chamber Staff
    • Chamber Trip: Sights of Scotland
    • Privacy Policy
  • Events
    • Signature Chamber Events >
      • Meet the City of Oceanside
      • Armed Forces Day Operation Appreciation
      • Coastal Business Expo
      • North County Health Fair
      • Heroes of Oceanside and Camp Pendleton
      • Oceanside Senior Showcase
      • Rising Star Student Program
    • Monthly Chamber Events
    • Annual OCC Mixer Passs
    • Oceanside Community Events
  • Resources
    • Community Resources
    • Local Business Resources
    • Military Resources
    • Sustainability Resources