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🌱 Patch AM: Juvenile Arrested In Vista Drive-By Shooting

Make time for Voices Rock Choir returns to North County for another session on the Oceanside Patch calendar

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Hello Oceanside! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Oceanside teen arrested after Vista drive-by shooting injures restaurant patron
  • Planning to see Kenny Whitmire at Oceanside's Frontwave Arena?
  • What Stone Brewing's sale means for North County beer lovers.

Also on today's calendar: Voices Rock Choir returns to North County for another session and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did one strawberry say to the other strawberry? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Very warm and humid, with a high of 85 and low of 65 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Record-tying temperatures, temps: high: 86, low: 67. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: Very warm with periods of sun, with a high of 87 and low of 66 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Juvenile Arrested In Vista Drive-By Shooting (patch.com) — An Oceanside teen has been arrested in connection with a Vista drive-by shooting that injured a restaurant patron, after investigators used automated license plate readers to track a suspect vehicle. Oceanside police worked with the San Diego County Sheriff's Department to arrest the juvenile, who allegedly carried an unserialized firearm, and the case remains under active investigation.
   

2. Kenny Whitmire Tour Dates & Upcoming Concerts (hypebot.com) — Oceanside country fans can catch rising Nashville artist Kenny Whitmire at Frontwave Arena on October 3 as part of his 34-date 2026 tour. The listing lays out his full schedule across the U.S., so locals can compare the hometown stop with nearby California shows in Tempe, Modesto, Los Angeles, and Paso Robles.
   

3. Stone Brewing sold to new owners as hundreds of workers face layoffs (cbs8.com) — Oceanside beer fans may notice Stone Brewing's local footprint shrinking after its sale to Firestone Walker and Duvel, a move that leaves Escondido facilities facing major layoffs and an eventual wind-down. The piece explains why Sapporo sold Stone, what happens to hundreds of workers, and how the new owners plan to preserve the brand's San Diego identity.
   

4. Pet of the week: Playful Labrador Retriever puppy waiting to be adopted (sandiegouniontribune.com) — If you're in North County and thinking about adopting, a 13‑week‑old Labrador mix named King is waiting for a home at Helen Woodward Animal Center, with several other options nearby. Oceanside residents can also check the San Diego Humane Society's North Campus on San Luis Rey Road, along with additional shelters in Carlsbad, Escondido, Encinitas and beyond.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • A bunch i shot last year
    orions nebula Andromedas galaxy Jupitor showing bands and moons several nebulas and a comet. all shot from my front yard in peacock hills in… (Nextdoor Rancho Del Oro Village 1)
  • Found kitty - this kitty is hanging around my building today.
    It seems clean and groomed, so is someone's pet. Please let me know if this is your cat. I'd love to get her home. (Nextdoor Mira Costa Highlands)
  • Dunkin' posted a job opening for Restaurant Assistant Manager in Oceanside. Apply here.
  • Harbor Freight Tools posted a job opening for Retail Stocking Associate in Vista. 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: If you weren't so sweet, we wouldn't be in this jam! (Thank you Patti F. for sending it in!)
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