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Good morning Oceanside! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☀️

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In today's newsletter:

  • How dangerous are Oceanside's hurricane-fueled waves for local surfers now?
  • How Oceanside's sand dredging is meant to shield homes this El Niño
  • Why suspicious packages shut down Vandegrift and triggered shelter orders

Also on today's calendar: Fallbrook/Bonsall International Film Festival and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 80 and low of 61 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 80, low: 59.
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 80 and low of 59 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Massive Hurricane Swell Slams Surfer Into Oceanside Rocks, Knocks Him Out (Video) (thenewstribune.com) — A surfer was knocked unconscious after being slammed into rocks at Oceanside during powerful hurricane-driven surf, underscoring how dangerous current conditions are along the San Diego County coast. With high surf, strong rip currents, and a coastal flood advisory in effect, residents are urged to stay off jetties and rock walls and treat the water with extra caution.
   

2. North County officials talk big waves hitting local beaches, preps for El Niño (10news.com) — Oceanside officials say recent big waves from Hurricane Polo were manageable, but they're leaning heavily on ongoing sand dredging to protect local beaches and homes ahead of El Niño. Lifeguards report a busy season with warm water and strong surf, while city staff emphasize that added sand is a crucial buffer against future storm surge.
   

3. Suspicious packages in Oceanside determined to contain human waste (northcoastcurrent.com) — Emergency crews in Oceanside shut down part of Vandegrift Boulevard and ordered nearby residents to shelter in place after multiple suspicious packages were found on Sept. 13. A hazmat team later determined the packages contained human waste, and no injuries were reported, but the response involved Oceanside fire and police plus several regional agencies.
   

4. Metrolink is offering free train rides all day on October 7 — here are 9 SoCal day trips to take (secretlosangeles.com) — Metrolink is offering completely free rides on Wednesday, October 7, giving you an easy, car-free way to head straight to Oceanside's beach, harbor, and downtown. With trains connecting multiple Southern California cities, residents can plan a low-cost day trip while helping celebrate California Clean Air Day—just be sure to double-check schedules before you go.
   

5. Transparent California sues state over school officials' contact info (thecoastnews.com) — Filed out of Oceanside, a new lawsuit by Transparent California challenges the state education department for withholding contact information for school superintendents and chief business officers. The group argues that limiting access to these public records could weaken Californians' ability to reach school officials and monitor pay and pension data statewide.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • I am looking for Taco flavor doritos for my brother in law, his favorite !
    He has been in the hospital for 5 months now and finally able to eat ! I've looked everywhere, in store and internet. Its the small things that will… (Nextdoor Airport)
  • My cat Tai is an indoor cat.
    We haven't seen him since yesterday at 6:30 pm. Animal control has our info and he's microchipped. But I just wanted to see if any neighbors have… (Nextdoor Pacific View)
  • Travel + Leisure Co. posted a job opening for Part Time Activities Associate - Club Wyndham Oceanside Pier Resort in Oceanside. Apply here.
  • Valvoline posted a job opening for Service Center Manager in Oceanside. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Oceanside here.

Ok Oceanside! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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