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Also on today's calendar: License to Thrill: Kendra Erika's James Bond Concert Experience and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the bartender say to the jumper cables when they walked in? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Additional access studied for Oceanside neighborhood on Camp Pendleton border (sandiegouniontribune.com) — Oceanside officials are weighing 10 options to fix the long‑standing traffic bottleneck in the Capistrano neighborhood by Camp Pendleton, including new bridges to Route 76 and emergency access through the base. City staff will ask the City Council to narrow the list this Wednesday, decisions that could shape evacuation safety, commute times, and school access for nearby Oceanside families.
2. Pet of the week: Mama cat looking for a new home (sandiegouniontribune.com) — If you're thinking about adopting a pet, you've got a new featured cat plus easy access to the San Diego Humane Society's North Campus right here on San Luis Rey Road in Oceanside. The piece highlights Sharpie, an 18‑month‑old playful mama cat, and also rounds up several nearby shelters and rescues where Oceanside residents can look for their next companion animal.
3. Rupinder Kaloti Rewrites the Immigrant Narrative with 'The Gathering' at Oceanside Museum of Art (northcountydailystar.com) — A major new exhibition, "Rupinder Kaloti: The Gathering," is coming to Oceanside Museum of Art from late September through February, exploring immigrant experiences through vibrant, symbolic paintings. Locals can also look forward to a public celebration on December 5 and ongoing museum programs, from youth education to concerts and creative community events.
4. NCTD Deputy Chief Operating Officer Mary Dover Recognized for Vital Contributions to Transit Industry (northcountydailystar.com) — An Oceanside-based transit leader, NCTD Deputy COO Mary Dover, has been named to Mass Transit Magazine's 2026 "40 Under 40" list for her work improving bus operations and securing major rail funding. Her efforts include helping land a $100 million grant for the San Dieguito Double Track project, aimed at boosting reliability and capacity along the regional rail corridor.
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