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What's up Oceanside! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • What ancient creature did Oceanside workers uncover beneath a routine project?
  • How a routine Oceanside water project uncovered a 45‑million‑year‑old giant.
  • How you can help search for missing Oceanside mom Angelica Brophy.

Also on today's calendar: Marigold & Pumpkin Festival at Mellano Farm and 11 more events.

Today's riddle: Riddle: David's parents have three sons: Snap, Crackle, and what's the name of the third son? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high of 83 and low of 65 degrees.
  • Sunday: Mainly cloudy and humid, temps: high: 80, low: 63.
  • Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 80 and low of 59 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Oceanside construction crew unearths 40 million-year-old fossils (thecoastnews.com) — A city construction project in Oceanside unexpectedly uncovered 40-million-year-old fossils from a large hoofed mammal, possibly a brontothere or amynodon, buried in the Santiago Formation. City leaders plan to turn the find into community programming, including a children's naming contest and library events that help residents imagine Oceanside's prehistoric past beneath today's streets.
   

2. Ancient fossils unearthed at California construction site could be a 'thunder beast' (baltimoresun.com) — A city water project in Oceanside unexpectedly turned up 45‑million‑year‑old fossils, likely from a massive "thunder beast" that once roamed what's now your neighborhood. Paleontologists are carefully excavating and studying the bones, while city leaders celebrate the find as a rare glimpse into Oceanside's deep prehistoric past and a reminder of how much history still lies underground.
   

3. Family creates website to help search for missing Oceanside mother Angelica Brophy (cbs8.com) — Loved ones of missing Oceanside mother and ER nurse Angelica Brophy have launched Findangelicabrophy.com to centralize tips, maps, and a detailed timeline of her last known movements. Eighty‑one days after she disappeared, they're urging Oceanside residents and others to review the site, upload GPS data from hikes near Palomar Mountain, and share any information that might help bring her home.
   

4. Turn Yourself Into the Art at Art After Dark in Oceanside (theresandiego.com) — An adults-only Art After Dark costume party is coming to Oceanside Museum of Art on Saturday, October 24, turning the galleries into a runway with prizes for creative, theme-driven outfits. With tickets that include museum admission, music, drinks, and a costume competition, Oceanside residents can plan a highly social night out just steps from the pier.
   

5. Ancient fossils unearthed at Calif. construction site could be a 'thunder beast' (keenesentinel.com) — A water department construction site in Oceanside has yielded fossils that may belong to a massive Eocene-era "thunder beast," adding to the city's reputation for significant paleontological finds. Paleontologist Joseph El Adli is carefully excavating and studying the limb and rib bones, which could eventually be preserved at a regional museum for public viewing and research.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Shania is Your Rancho Coastal Humane Society Pet This Week —John Van Zante Read on Patch
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    Milo, a cat who went missing in Oceanside, CA, has been safely reunited with their family after 14 minutes. Message from Owner: "Please help us find… (Nextdoor President Hill)
  • Someone on ND suggested a book called Theo of Golden.
    Just finished reading it. Such a great story. Thank you very much, whoever you are. (Nextdoor South Oceanside)
  • The Salvation Army posted a job opening for 13-060 - Day Camp Activities Coordinator (Seasonal) - SC/ Oceanside Corps in Oceanside. Apply here.
  • TJX posted a job opening for backroom associate 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

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