What's up Oceanside! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️
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Also on today's calendar: Sunday Morning Metaphysics at Center Spiritual Living Carlsbad and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What is the longest word in the dictionary? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Drive-By Shootings; Fatal Beating; Series Of Sexual Batteries: Oceanside, San Diego County Crime Log (patch.com) — Oceanside residents are highlighted in a countywide crime roundup, including a dramatic rescue of an unconscious woman from a burning vehicle and the sentencing of an Oceanside man for sexual batteries on female hikers at Calavera Preserve. The piece also notes a drive-by shooting investigation at a North County restaurant and several serious incidents elsewhere in San Diego County, from wildfires to homicide arrests.
2. Oceanside Public Library Presents Beyond The Badlands, a Movie Series - (thevistapress.com) — Oceanside residents can catch a free four-film series, Beyond the Badlands, at the Civic Center Library starting September 16, with screenings running through December. Hosted by Palomar College cinema professor Garrett Chaffin-Quiray, each evening includes a talk, discussion, and light refreshments, all sponsored by Friends of the Oceanside Public Library.
3. Oceanside creates openings for two more cannabis retail licenses (sandiegouniontribune.com) — Oceanside's City Council has expanded available cannabis retail licenses from four to six, allowing all three tied applicants to pursue storefronts. The move aims to avoid lawsuits and improve chances shops actually open, while drawing opposition from the mayor, some councilmembers, and health advocates concerned about youth exposure.
4. CHP cracks down on street racing across San Diego County (amedpost.com) — Drivers in and around Oceanside are being warned that California Highway Patrol officers are stepping up enforcement against illegal street racing and reckless driving on local freeways and roads. CHP Oceanside has released body camera footage of recent stops and arrests, and officers emphasize that racers face arrest, vehicle impoundment, and serious safety risks to everyone nearby.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Smiles, because it has a mile between "s". (Thank you Sharon M. for sending it in!)
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