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YEAR IN REVIEW: Oceanside Stories That Gave Us Hope In 2021
As we look back on 2021, Patch has collected some of the Oceanside storylines that gave us hope and inspiration over the last year.
OCEANSIDE, CA — The year 2021 will be remembered for a whirlwind of changes from COVID to politics to the economy. In many ways, it was a heartbreaking and tumultuous year for Oceanside and the entire world. But even during the hardest of times, glimmers of hope and inspiration abounded.
As we think back on the year that was, Patch has collected 20 Oceanside stories that gave us hope and served as reminders of the good that is possible in our community.
Oceanside Wetlands Project Receives $1M Fish And Wildlife Grant
Feb 26, 2021 - The Loma Alta Slough Wetlands Enhancement Project was one of 33 projects chosen nationwide for 2021 grants totaling $27 million.
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Oceanside's Tri-City Medical Center Honored With 18 Awards
Apr 14, 2021 - The Health Care Communicators of Southern California honored recipients of its 2020 Finest Awards for excellence.
Innovative Principal Of Year From Oceanside's Surfside Academy
Apr 29, 2021 - Classroom of the Future Foundation selects Principal Eric Frandsen of Surfside Educational Academy as Innovative Principal of Year.
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Animal Kingdom Final Season Filming Ramps Up In Oceanside
May 15, 2021 - Oceanside is buzzing about the new Skate Ramp installed at Pacific and Wisconsin for the final season of TNT's hit series Animal Kingdom.
Oceanside's New Arena Breaks Ground With San Diego Sockers
May 24, 2021 - Oceanside City Council was on hand with players from San Diego Sockers for a groundbreaking ceremony at the new Arena Califino.
The Seabird Resort & Mission Pacific Hotel Celebrate Openings
May 28, 2021 - Oceanside locals joined past and present Mayors for the official ribbon-cutting ceremony of the new Hyatt beachfront resorts.
The Brick Hotel: Inside Look At Rebuilding An Oceanside Original
May 23, 2021 - How do you restore a 133-Year old historic building? Take a journey into the painstaking efforts to remake the Brick Hotel.
Oceanside Wins 1st Place In Wyland National Mayor's Challenge
May 27, 2021 - The annual competition challenges residents to conserve water, reduce carbon emissions, reduce waste, and take other sustainable actions.
KOCT TV, The Oceanside Channel, Wins Gold Telly Award
Jun 11, 2021 - KOCT wins Gold Telly for 'Logan Heights CDC', a non-profit campaign video directed by KOCT Executive Director, Carly Starr Brullo-Niles.
'The Comeback' 2021 Oceanside Tourism Summit Kicks Off Summer
Jun 27, 2021 - A celebration of Oceanside's resilience, ingenuity, and O'side Spirit was on display at this year's Oceanside Tourism Summit.
2021 Heroes Of Oceanside & Camp Pendleton Awards - RECAP
Jul 1, 2021 - Oceanside Chamber's Heroes of Oceanside & Camp Pendleton Ceremony awarded Police, Fire, Military, School and Healthcare community heroes.
Happy 133rd Birthday Oceanside! You're Looking Better Than Ever
Jul 3, 2021 - On July 3, 1888, Oceanside was incorporated with a vote of 74 to 53. The population was about 1000. 133 years later we're 175,000 strong.
Oceanside's El Corazon Aquatics Center Grand Opening Aug 21
Aug 15, 2021 — Grand Opening Ceremony for the City of Oceanside's new world-class swim center is this Saturday with aquatic demonstrations and tours.
MiraCosta Wins U.S. Open College Beer Championship
Sep 15, 2021 - MiraCosta's BrewTech program is the only craft program in San Diego with a brewery on site. Wins Grand National Championship.
Pure Water Oceanside Wins WaterReuse Award of Excellence
Sep 20, 2021 — The City of Oceanside receives Recycled Water Outreach/Education Program Award for Pure Water Oceanside at WateReuse Conference.
USA Olympian Caroline Marks Wins Oceanside's Super Girl Surf Pro
Sep 20, 2021- Super Girl Surf Pro wrapped up at Oceanside Pier on Sunday with Hometown Hero, Caitlin Simmers just shy of clinching her 2nd Super Girl win.
Oceanside Teacher Xye Sanders Among 5 County Teachers of the Year
Sep 28, 2021 — The 2021-22 San Diego County Teachers of the Year includes Xye Sanders from César Chávez Middle School, Oceanside Unified School District.
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Oceanside's Revolt Systems Powers America's Fastest Electric Car
Oct 4, 2021 — Team Vesco's "Little Giant" became America's fastest electric vehicle on October 1 when it reached 353.87 MPH at the Bonneville Salt Flats.
Oceanside Family Opens Home And Heart to AuPair From Germany
Oct 17, 2021 - Jonna Thormann is an au pair from Germany who is living with the Silva family in Oceanside providing care for the two Silva children.
Oceanside Ranks Top 5 Among 2021's Best Cities for Aspiring Chefs
Oct 20, 2021 - Oceanside has become a foodie mecca in recent years and is now being recognized as one of the top 5 Best Cities for Aspiring Chefs.
BONUS: The weirdest story of 2021...
Oceanside Ranks Among Best Cities For Surviving Zombie Apocalypse
Oct 29, 2021 - Worried about the Zombie Apocalypse? Discover what makes Oceanside one of 2021's Best Cities for surviving an attack from the undead.
What was your favorite Oceanside story of 2021? Share your stories in the comments below.
Have a Happy and Safe New Year Oceanside!
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