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🌱 Patch AM: What CHP Oceanside’s new crackdown means for local late-night drivers
Also check out Big Wednesday: "The Rising Dawn" Film Screening on the Oceanside Patch calendar

Hello Oceanside! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- What CHP Oceanside's new crackdown means for local late-night drivers
- How license plate readers led to an Oceanside teen's arrest
- Looking for a new buddy? See where to meet Benito nearby
Also on today's calendar: Big Wednesday: "The Rising Dawn" Film Screening and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the Buffalo say when his son left? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high of 86 and low of 65 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Monday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 86, low: 65.
- Tuesday: Very warm and humid, with a high of 86 and low of 66 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• San Diego cops bust wild street racers in massive arrest sweep (nypost.com) — CHP Oceanside is stepping up enforcement against illegal street racing and reckless driving on freeways and roads in and around Oceanside. Newly released body camera footage shows officers stopping suspected racers, warning that arrests, citations, and vehicle impounds await drivers who treat local streets like a racetrack, especially during busy summer nights.
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• Suspect Arrested in Shooting – Vista Automated License Plate Readers (ALPR) Prove Crucial (northcountydailystar.com) — An Oceanside teen has been arrested after license plate reader technology helped investigators track down a vehicle tied to a Vista drive-by shooting that injured a restaurant patron. Working with Oceanside Police, deputies found the Oceanside resident with an un-serialized firearm, and the juvenile is now in county juvenile hall as the investigation continues.
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• Pet of the week: Friendly, talkative Beagle mix (sandiegouniontribune.com) — If you're looking to adopt, a chatty 5-year-old Beagle mix named Benito is available through the San Diego Humane Society, with August adoption fees discounted. Oceanside residents can visit the society's North Campus on San Luis Rey Road or other nearby shelters to meet Benito or browse many other pets. Check online first, as Benito may already be adopted.
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📸 Around Oceanside
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Oceanside
Add your event to our calendar and newsletter!
- First Day of School
Ramona City Unified Ramona, CA 92065 - Girls Flag Football JV vs. Sante Fe Christian
El Camino High School, 400 Rancho Del Oro Dr, Oceanside, CA 920
4:00 pm - Girls Flag Football Varisty vs. Tri City Christian
El Camino High School, 400 Rancho Del Oro Dr, Oceanside, CA 920
5:30 pm - Flag Football v Classical Academy
Oceanside High Oceanside, CA 92054
6:15 pm - Volleyball Girls v Tri City Christian
Oceanside High Oceanside, CA 92054
4:30 pm - Girls Volleyball vs Escondidio Charter
El Camino High School, 400 Rancho Del Oro Dr, Oceanside, CA 920
4:30 pm - Big Wednesday: "The Rising Dawn" Film Screening →
California Surf Museum, 312 Pier View Wy, Oceanside
6:30 pm - The Smokin' Ocotillos Rock The Hangar 76 →
The Hangar 76, 3229 Roymar Rd, Oceanside
6:00 pm - Six String Society presents Captain's Orders →
Sunshine Brooks Theater, 217 N Coast Hwy, Oceanside
7:00 pm - The Smokin' Ocotillos Rock The Rooftop at The Surf Club →
The Surf Club | Oceanside, 211 Mission Ave, Oceanside
6:00 pm - The Smokin' Ocotillos Live at Coyote Bar & Grill →
The Coyote Bar & Grill, 300 Carlsbad Village Dr, Carlsbad
9:00 am - "The Ruby Revelry": OTC's 15th Anniversary Fundraiser →
Sunshine Brooks Theater, 217 N Coast Hwy, Oceanside
5:00 pm
Monday August 24
Tuesday August 25
Wednesday August 26
Friday August 28
Saturday August 29
Saturday September 5
Wednesday September 9
Saturday September 12
📣 Oceanside Shout Outs!
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Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- UPDATE: Queso has been reunited with his proper owners!
Thanks everyone for your help. — Our neighbors found a lost dog with no collar, but looks like this is someone's sweet pup! Found near Guajome… (Nextdoor The Berries) - Returned home!!
Found dog, female, maybe a boxer, friendly. Aztec circle. Please share. Close to college and oceanside blvd. (Nextdoor Aztec Cir)
- Pirate Staffing posted a job opening for Janitorial in Oceanside. Apply here.
- Bodega Latina Corporation - El Super posted a job opening for Grocery Clerk - #45 Oceanside (ages 16-17) in Oceanside. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Oceanside here.
🗞 Nearby News
Vista
- Your Business Can Shine at Our Golf Event - (thevistapress.com)
- Day of the Dead Festival (sandiegomagazine.com)
- Vista Mayor Franklin's departure puts two challengers in the spotlight (sandiegouniontribune.com)
Carlsbad
- ALL THE NATALIE PORTMANS to Make San Diego Premiere at Carlsbad Playreaders (broadwayworld.com)
- Kingdom Tint Explains High-Performance Window Tint Benefits! (rivertonjournal.com)
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: Bison! (Thank you Judy M. for sending it in!)
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