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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:

  • What Oceanside might change to unclog Camp Pendleton border traffic
  • Where you can adopt a new pet near Oceanside today
  • What story will "The Gathering" tell at Oceanside Museum of Art?

Also on today's calendar: License to Thrill: Kendra Erika's James Bond Concert Experience and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the bartender say to the jumper cables when they walked in? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny and beautiful, with a high of 78 and low of 57 degrees.
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 80, low: 61.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 80 and low of 59 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Additional access studied for Oceanside neighborhood on Camp Pendleton border (sandiegouniontribune.com) — Oceanside officials are weighing 10 options to fix the long‑standing traffic bottleneck in the Capistrano neighborhood by Camp Pendleton, including new bridges to Route 76 and emergency access through the base. City staff will ask the City Council to narrow the list this Wednesday, decisions that could shape evacuation safety, commute times, and school access for nearby Oceanside families.
   

2. Pet of the week: Mama cat looking for a new home (sandiegouniontribune.com) — If you're thinking about adopting a pet, you've got a new featured cat plus easy access to the San Diego Humane Society's North Campus right here on San Luis Rey Road in Oceanside. The piece highlights Sharpie, an 18‑month‑old playful mama cat, and also rounds up several nearby shelters and rescues where Oceanside residents can look for their next companion animal.
   

3. Rupinder Kaloti Rewrites the Immigrant Narrative with 'The Gathering' at Oceanside Museum of Art (northcountydailystar.com) — A major new exhibition, "Rupinder Kaloti: The Gathering," is coming to Oceanside Museum of Art from late September through February, exploring immigrant experiences through vibrant, symbolic paintings. Locals can also look forward to a public celebration on December 5 and ongoing museum programs, from youth education to concerts and creative community events.
   

4. NCTD Deputy Chief Operating Officer Mary Dover Recognized for Vital Contributions to Transit Industry (northcountydailystar.com) — An Oceanside-based transit leader, NCTD Deputy COO Mary Dover, has been named to Mass Transit Magazine's 2026 "40 Under 40" list for her work improving bus operations and securing major rail funding. Her efforts include helping land a $100 million grant for the San Dieguito Double Track project, aimed at boosting reliability and capacity along the regional rail corridor.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Hello everyone I hope you've all had a wonderful Monday!
    I would like to make an announcement that many of you may be interested in. I'm excited to announce that I'm creating a group called the San Diego… (Nextdoor Rancho Del Oro Village 1)
  • Please share & repost to help reunite this stray cat!
    Found on August 31, 2026 in Oceanside, CA 92054 near Buddy Todd Park Sharing for a neighbor. For the latest information or to contact the finder,… (Nextdoor Crown Heights)
  • TERI Campus of Life posted a job opening for Accounts Payable - Accounts Receivable Clerk in Oceanside. Apply here.
  • Government Jobs posted a job opening for Media Services Assistant 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: Don't you 2 start anything (Thank you Mary L. for sending it in!)
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