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🌱 Patch AM: How to snag VIP access for Taste of Oceanside 2026

Also check out Voices Rock Choir returns to North County for another session on the Oceanside Patch calendar

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Hi Oceanside! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How to snag VIP access for Taste of Oceanside 2026
  • How an Oceanside local turned surfing into pure dance on water
  • What Stone Brewing's sale could mean for Oceanside 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 the wall say to the other wall. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Very warm and humid, with a high of 85 and low of 69 degrees.
  • Thursday: Humid with clouds and sun, temps: high: 85, low: 68.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 88 and low of 64 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

📰 News we're reading

1. MainStreet Oceanside Announces Taste of Oceanside Featuring New 'VIP First Taste' Experience - (thevistapress.com) — Oceanside food lovers can mark their calendars for Taste of Oceanside on October 3, featuring about 70 tasting stops, live entertainment, and free trolley service throughout downtown. MainStreet Oceanside is also debuting a new VIP First Taste option with early access, exclusive hub experiences, and swag, all aimed at showcasing and supporting the city's vibrant culinary and cultural scene.
   

2. A surfer, the ocean and a pas de deux born on the waves (sanjuandailystar.com) — World champion surfer Caitlin Simmers, who grew up in Oceanside, describes surfing as a kind of dance where she loses herself in the waves. From her hometown perspective to global competitions and a new documentary, she explains how artistry, improvisation, and mindset helped her become a record‑setting champion while staying grounded in the ocean that shaped her.
   

3. Stone Brewing sold to new owners as hundreds of workers face layoffs (cbs8.com) — Stone Brewing's new owners have taken over the brand while Sapporo winds down the original Escondido brewery, putting hundreds of regional jobs at risk, including those tied to its former Oceanside location. The sale reflects a broader shift back toward smaller, neighborhood-focused craft breweries, even as more than 200 Stone employees have already been rehired by the new ownership.
   

4. Pet of the week: Playful Labrador Retriever puppy waiting to be adopted (sandiegouniontribune.com) — If you're thinking about adopting a pet, one playful Labrador puppy is featured this week, and the article also highlights several nearby shelters, including the San Diego Humane Society's North Campus in Oceanside. You'll find addresses, hours, fees, and contact details to help you connect with Oceanside and North County organizations matching animals with new homes.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • FOUND!!!!!!!!!!
    After nearly 12 hours of constant searching WE FOUND HIM!!! in the DRAIN!!! If you live on Kingswood, Robinwood, Heatherwood, or Mandarin, PLEASE… (Nextdoor Rancho Del Oro)
  • Lost kitty :/ near the Winco.
    If you have seen this cat or may know something please let me know! (Nextdoor Fire Mountain)
  • Senior, plc posted a job opening for Shipping Operator in Oceanside. Apply here.
  • KDG Construction Consulting posted a job opening for Senior Airport 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: Meet me at the corner. (Thank you Earlene M. for sending it in!)
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