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Oceanside's El Corazon Aquatics Center Grand Opening is Saturday, Aug 21, 2021
Oceanside's El Corazon Aquatics Center Grand Opening is Saturday, Aug 21, 2021 (Lisa Frost | Patch)

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Armed Forces Day Operation Appreciation Downtown Oceanside Aug 21
Active duty military families will be treated to a day of free food, entertainment and a fun zone for kids next Saturday from 11 am-4 pm.

Oceanside's El Corazon Aquatics Center Grand Opening Aug 21
Grand Opening Ceremony for the City of Oceanside's new world-class swim center is this Saturday with aquatic demonstrations and tours.

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Oceanside Council Approves Beach Sand Restoration Plans
Oceanside City Council approved moving forward with groin and sand bypass system projects. CA Coastal Commission approval is still needed.

MiraCosta College Fall Courses Start Aug 23 With New Facilities
New, state-of-the-art facilities will welcome students back to MiraCosta College along with COVID-19 vaccination requirements.

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Oceanside Awarded $1.6M for WaterSMART Projects
Oceanside awarded $1.6+ million for Water Well Expansion & Brine Minimization. Projects will optimize and increase locally sourced water.

The Great Escape That Launched Rim Talay Thai Cuisine
Chef Ponie of Rim Talay restaurant in downtown Oceanside escaped from Laos while under fire to pursue her dreams in the United States.

Oceanside Police Help Fulfill Lifelong Dream For Local Youth
Tyler Vial had a lifelong dream of being a Police Officer. On August 6, Oceanside Police Department made his dream a reality.

Oceanside Launches Moderate-Income Homeownership Pilot Program
The City of Oceanside will begin accepting applications for Oceanside Moderate-Income Homeownership Pilot Program August 9 through August 31

Major Retailers Requiring Masks In Oceanside: See The List
Following new CDC guidance on face coverings, many retailers in Oceanside are once again directing employees and customers to mask up.


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