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Tuesday, November 4, 2025

Good morning, Oceanside!

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our November Morning Meeting! It was a full house of community partners, local business owners, and City representatives coming together to share what’s happening in Downtown Oceanside.

Here’s a quick recap in case you missed it:

Community Connections

We kicked off the morning with introductions from our amazing attendees, including representatives from the City of Oceanside, Coast News, Oceanside Pacific Kiwanis, Brother Benno’s, OCNA, and local business owners. Huge thanks to Pier View Coffee for keeping us caffeinated!

Equus Workforce Solutions

Although our guest speaker, Lupe Gonzalez, had to reschedule, we shared exciting info about the Equus Workforce Program—offering fully funded work experience placements for local employers.

• Up to 20 hours/week at $17.25/hr, including insurance
• Supports admin, clerical, and light industrial roles
• Great for businesses needing short-term staffing help

Lupe’s contact information is included below.

Clean & Safe Program Update

Sean Chavez and Danny Daggett shared updates on our Clean & Safe efforts and how we’re partnering with the City of Oceanside, OPD, Gatekeepers, and Public Works to keep Downtown welcoming and secure.

Highlights:

• Daily cleaning coverage, 7 a.m.–4 p.m., across three zones
• Increased coordination with the Homeless Outreach Team (HOT)
• Addressing recent graffiti upticks and seasonal homelessness
• PBID-funded cleaning and Measure X-funded safety support

If you see something, say something!

Download the “My Oceanside” App to report graffiti, hazards, or maintenance issues directly to the City.

Shop Local Oceanside Holiday Campaign

We’re bringing back the holiday spirit—bigger and better than ever! This year’s 'Tis the Season to Shop Local campaign focuses on foot traffic and business engagement instead of ticketed events.

What’s happening:

• Small Business Workshop: Nov. 12, 5–6 PM at MSO
• Kickoff Event: Nov. 29 at Civic Center Plaza
• Hot cocoa, tote bags, giveaways and kids’ crafts
• Digital Passport: Scan QR codes downtown for a chance to win prizes
• Gift Guide: Local experiences and gift bundles
• Marketing Support: Google Ads + $100 stipends for participating businesses

Sign up at Shop Local Oceanside / Business Resources and be part of the fun!

Giving Tree Toy Drive

From Nov. 17–Dec. 17, join us in spreading holiday cheer with our annual Giving Tree Toy Drive, benefiting North County Lifeline and Growing Minds programs.

How to participate:

• Choose an ornament in the MSO lobby (each represents a child’s wish list ~ $20-25)
• Buy the gift and return it unwrapped
• Or shop directly from our Amazon Wishlist (coming soon!)

We’ll wrap and deliver gifts during our annual Santa celebration!

Downtown Holiday Happenings

Downtown is ready to shine this season!

• Tree Lighting: Dec. 4 at Mission & Tremont (with Sunset Market)
• Winter Window Art: With the Oceanside Cultural District
• Theatre Highlights:
• Once Upon a Mattress – Oceanside Theatre Company (Nov. 14-23)
• Something Rotten! – Star Theatre (through Nov. 9)
• Oceanside Chamber Peanut Butter Drive: Drop off donations at MSO (Oct.27-Nov. 26)

Let’s make Downtown a Winter Wonderland for everyone!

Community Announcements

• Oceanside Pacific Kiwanis: Meetings 2nd and 4th Tuesdays, 7:15 a.m. at Broken Yolk Café. Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser, Feb. 14 at Life of Liberty– supports student scholarships.
• OCNA: Meeting Nov. 18, 6–7 p.m. at St. Mary’s School, with updates on Coast Hwy Redevelopment & RE:Beach Project.
• Brother Benno’s: New indoor market and expanded outreach.
• Coast News: Now reaching nearly 500K readers—“Best of North County 2026” nominations open soon!
• Transportation:
• gO'side Shuttle: $3 per rider, or $6 for two or more riders—park and ride to downtown.
• Holiday Express Train: Oceanside to Solana Beach (select December weekends).
• Public Art: “Oceanside Odyssey” mural unveiling at NCTD Transit Tunnel on Nov. 18.
• Oceanside Inland Rail Trail Project: Public input phase of the project. Survey open until Dec. 5.
• Access and Safety Action Plan: NCTD survey to help shape the future of transit, including safety and ease of use.

Stay Connected

MainStreet Oceanside continues to be your downtown resource—connecting businesses, residents, and public agencies to make our community clean, safe, and thriving.

Stay tuned for our December Morning Meeting info! Until then, keep shopping local, supporting small businesses, and celebrating the season together.

With appreciation,

The MainStreet Oceanside Team

Cultivating a vibrant downtown since 2000

The monthly Morning Meeting takes place at 701 Mission Avenue, Oceanside, CA 92054

Questions? Call (760) 754-4512.