It’s a good time to consider adding a ‘granny flat’
ADVERTISEMENT REGION — California rules have recently become more favorable to homeowners adding a granny flat to their property. Cities are also adding incentives to...
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Pest control tips for the spring home gardener
ADVERTISEMENT REGION — Along with warmer weather and new plant growth, spring also brings an unwelcome abundance of garden pests. Ricardo Aguilar, president and CEO...
KOCT TV director Tom Reeser to retire
A seasoned cameraman, editor and producer who loves to surf Oceanside waves is set to retire after committing himself to his passions and serving as...
SOAR initiative inches toward ballot
More than 13,000 voter signatures have been collected in support of the SOAR initiative that asks voters to decide on land use changes of open...
City approves medical marijuana businesses with steep contingencies
City Council voted March 28 to move forward with allowing medical marijuana businesses in the city. Council approved recommendations for medical marijuana cultivation, nurseries, manufacturing,...
Inaugural Food Waste Prevention Week shares best practices to reduce food waste
Food Waste Prevention Week was celebrated in Oceanside this month to inform businesses and residents about food waste reduction strategies that save money and benefit...
Oceanside approves third El Corazon Park hotel
OCEANSIDE — Approval was given on March 14 to begin negotiations on an additional hotel on El Corazon Park property. City Council gave the go ahead...
Oceanside kicks off its fifth Big Read this month
OCEANSIDE — Oceanside Public Library kicks off its fifth Big Read on March 17, with community events centered around “Station Eleven” by Emily St. John...
Oceanside offers a bounty of free egg hunts
OCEANSIDE — Oceanside is continuing its annual tradition of holding free Easter egg hunts throughout the city March 31. The largest egg hunt is the...
Wounded Warrior Homes purchases Oceanside residence
REGION — Wounded Warrior Homes nonprofit is on a mission to provide young veterans transitional housing while they conquer personal hurdles in transitioning to civilian...
Oceanside police seeks teen mentorship grant funds
The Oceanside Police Department began its Youth Partnership mentoring program for at risk teens March 1, without a van to transport students to the program...
Economic Development Committee weighs in on medical marijuana businesses
City staff shared the Medical Marijuana Ad-hoc Committee’s guideline for allowing cultivation, manufacturing, distribution, testing laboratories, nurseries and storefront sales of medical marijuana with the...
Chamber of Commerce against SOAR initiative
The Chamber of Commerce has added its voice to opposition of the proposed SOAR initiative, which asks that zoning changes of parks, open space and...
Residents rally for off-leash dog area on newly acquired city property
CARLSBAD — A group of Carlsbad residents is rallying for an off-leash dog area and community gathering space on property that the city will...
Oceanside stands against offshore drilling
OCEANSIDE — City Council unanimously approved a resolution to oppose offshore oil drilling Feb. 28. Council members talked about their love of a clean ocean...