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Good day Oceanside! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Officials warn Oceanside surfers after critical injury near South Pacific Street
  • Why one locked gate is disrupting daily life in South Oceanside
  • What 45-million-year-old discovery was hiding under an Oceanside work site?

Also on today's calendar: Military Appreciation Weekend at Mellano Farm Stand's Marigold & Pumpkin Festival and 12 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Areas of low clouds, then sun, with a high of 81 and low of 61 degrees.
  • Friday: Warmer with sunshine, temps: high: 90, low: 60. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: Very hot, with a high of 98 and low of 63 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Surfer Critically Injured After Being Swept Into Rocks In Oceanside (patch.com) — A surfer was critically injured after being swept into rocks near Lifeguard Tower 9 along South Pacific Street in Oceanside, prompting a rescue by a passerby, lifeguards, and city firefighters. Officials are urging Oceanside beachgoers to be extra cautious during high surf, especially around jetties, rock formations, and unguarded areas, and to heed lifeguard guidance.
   

2. California community's gate tripled school travel, delayed oxygen, and boxed in park residents (thecooldown.com) — Families in Oceanside's Cavalier Mobile Estates say a locked gate installed by neighboring South Oceanside homeowners has tripled school commutes, delayed medical oxygen deliveries, and left only one exit during growing wildfire risk. Residents and a city councilmember are pushing for changes, but liability worries and city authority limits have stalled solutions so far.
   

3. Ancient Mammal Fossils Found at Oceanside Construction Site – North County Daily Star (northcountydailystar.com) — A city infrastructure project in Oceanside recently uncovered fossilized bones from a large hoofed mammal buried about 12 feet underground, estimated to be 40–45 million years old. Paleontologist Joe El Adli and his team carefully excavated the remains, including limb bones and ribs, and moved them to a lab, highlighting Oceanside's surprisingly ancient natural history beneath current development.
   

4. BWE Update – 30/9/2026 // Featuring: KWA, SAJ, VCW, REACH, CXW, Wrestle Island, Target, VALOR & More! (wordpress.com) — Wrestling fans in Oceanside can look forward to WWE's NXT Holiday Live Tour stopping in town on December 4, 2026, as part of a packed international schedule. The broader roundup lists recent show results and many upcoming cards worldwide, but the Oceanside date stands out as a rare chance to see a major promotion locally.
   

5. The Taco 5K - Oceanside - San Diego (feverup.com) — Oceanside walkers can sign up now for The Taco 5K, a relaxed, family-friendly loop starting and ending at the Oceanside Pier Amphitheater on December 12. Participants stroll roughly 5K through town, stopping at local taco spots like Sancho's Tacos and Jorge's Mexicatessen, enjoying games, music, photo ops, and leaving with a shirt, medal, and plenty of tacos.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Found tonight.
    Two dogs traveling together. One small white male. One medium black long hair. Both older and both have collars with blue tags. SPCA Closed. I have… (Nextdoor San Luis Rey)
  • Yesterday evening at the turn where Spur turns into Belmont Park, there was a ream of white printer paper scattered all over the road.
    If you know Sandy, the older gentleman who walks around our neighborhood with trekking poles smiling and waving at every passing car, you know what a… (Nextdoor Jeffries Ranch)
  • Aerotek posted a job opening for CNC Mill Machinist in Oceanside. Apply here.
  • Walmart posted a job opening for Deli/Bakery Team Supervisor 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: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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