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Greetings Oceanside! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Oceanside seniors are learning to ride without driving themselves.
  • Why Oceanside renters are still facing higher prices than many neighbors.
  • Where Oceanside High ranks in this season's football league predictions.

Also on today's calendar: Sunday Morning Metaphysics at Center Spiritual Living Carlsbad and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do fish live in salt water? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Humid, with a high of 81 and low of 66 degrees.
  • Friday: Humid, temps: high: 83, low: 67.
  • Saturday: Mostly sunny and humid, with a high of 84 and low of 64 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Oceanside fair helps seniors ditch the driver's seat without losing their independence (cbs8.com) — Oceanside seniors just tested out Uber, Lyft and the city's free GO Oceanside shuttle at a transportation fair aimed at keeping older adults mobile and connected. The event highlighted Oceanside's new age-friendly designation and comes as City Council considers reviving a senior commission to oversee a five-year plan on housing, transportation, safety, isolation, and disaster preparedness.
   

• Renters in nine Southern California cities are still seeing cost hikes while most others enjoy drops (nypost.com) — Renters in Oceanside are among those still seeing year-over-year price hikes while many Southern California cities finally get some relief. New July data from Zumper shows Oceanside in a small group of nine markets where one- and two-bedroom asking rents continue to climb, reflecting tighter local supply even as nearby areas cool off.
   

• High school football: We predict the winners of every league in 2026 (sandiegouniontribune.com) — Oceanside High is picked to win the Avocado East League in this comprehensive look at predicted 2026 high school football league champions across San Diego County. The rundown pairs Union-Tribune picks with MaxPreps ratings so fans can gauge how every local program stacks up before kickoff.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Shenanigans is Your Rancho Coastal Humane Society Pet This Week —John Van Zante Read on Patch
  • Our house is a very, very, very fine house
    With two cats in the yard Life used to be so hard Now everything is easy 'cause of you… (Nextdoor Rancho Del Oro)
  • ⚠️ Magnitude 3.64 earthquake reported
    Aug 19 at 12:31 AM PDT: 3.47 magnitude earthquake occurred near Warner Springs, CA. More than 164 neighbors felt it. (Nextdoor )
  • Molly Maid posted a job opening for House Cleaner in Oceanside. Apply here.
  • Staff Management | SMX posted a job opening for Cycle Counter in Oceanside. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Oceanside here.

🗞 Nearby News

Vista

  • Solatube International Recertified as California Green Business and Green Innovator, Exceeding Sustainability Benchmarks - (thevistapress.com)
  • Officials Adopt Ordinance To Limit Single-Use Plastic Bottles At Events In San Diego County (patch.com)
  • Velocity News August 17 - (thevistapress.com)

Carlsbad

  • The Affordable Lego Festival Bringing Incredible Brick Built Fun To This Southern California Theme Park (takingthekids.com)

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: Pepper makes them sneeze (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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