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  | Lifeguards Celebrate 100 Years! | Oceanside Beach Lifeguards celebrate a century of lifesaving service on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026, with a Centennial Beach Lifeguard Celebration. The day begins with an Open House at Lifeguard Headquarters from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m., followed by an evening history celebration at Goat Hill Park Golf Course, where all are invited to share their own stories and photos. Join us! Events and Tickets | | | | Prepare Before Bad Weather Arrives | Oceanside is gearing up for what could be a stormy El Niño season. City departments formed a working group to align on storm responses and have created an El Niño resource hub where you can learn about ways to prepare your home, where to get sandbags, be ready for power outages, learn about flood zones, emergency alerts, and more. El Niño Information | | | | Water & Sewer Replacement Project | Work continues on the Strand for the Water and Sewer Replacement Project, replacing over 3 miles of aging sewer pipe and 2.5 miles of water main along streets and alleys, some of it nearly a century old. This two-year effort also adds a new stretch of recycled water line to expand sustainable water service. Details | | | | Free Cleanup & Paper Shred Event | This free event will be held for Oceanside residents at El Camino High on Saturday, October 3 from 8 a.m. to noon, or until trucks are full. Drop off old household items like appliances, furniture, and mattresses. Proof of residency is required, with a limit of four items per household and five banker’s boxes for shredding onsite. Goodwill will also be there to accept reusable clothing, accessories, and small household items. | | | | Road Repairs Begin this Month | Crews begin a new cycle of repairs across many areas as part of the ongoing Pavement Management Program, with projects focusing primarily on high-traffic roads. The initial concrete work (ramps and curbs) began in mid-August and the asphalt work is set to start in October. The repairs will focus on 74 lane miles throughout the city. Find out where | | | | Economic Development News | Read about the evolving face of Coast Highway, the monthly spotlight on diverse retail centers, featuring Pier View Plaza / Artist Alley, brand new businesses, exciting new dining options, and what is coming soon in the October issue of the Oceanside Economic Development News. | | | | What's on Oceanside's Ballot? | Oceanside voters head to the polls on November 3 to decide two City Council seats: District 1 and District 2, along with a pair of ballot measures. Measure R proposes a charter amendment, while Measure S asks residents whether to approve a half-cent sales tax to fund city services. Review the candidate roster and ballot designations on the City Clerk's webpage. | | | | Commission on Aging Reinstated | Oceanside's Commission on Aging is restarting, and the City is accepting applications for nine voting seats and two alternate seats. Formerly known as the Senior Commission, the group will advise the City Council on programs and services for older adults. Applicants must live in Oceanside and have experience, knowledge or a demonstrated interest in issues affecting older adults. Applications | | | | Join us at City Council Meetings | The next regular City Council meetings will be held at 5 p.m. on October 7 and October 21, 2026, at Oceanside City Hall (300 N. Coast Highway). All are welcome! You can also view the Council meetings live on the City website and on KOCT TV. New: comment on agenda items remotely. Sign up to receive the City Council agendas straight to your inbox here. | | | | New Solar Power at El Corazon | More solar power is coming to the El Corazon Senior Center. Crews are installing panels over the south parking lot as part of the citywide sustainable energy project. The panels will lower the center's electricity bills, and advance the City's Climate Action Plan goals. Solar power was also recently installed at City Hall, the Civic Center Library, and the Oceanside Navigation Center. More information | | | | Help shape the future of transportation in Oceanside! Visit Move and Connect O’side to learn how the City is planning safer, better-connected streets for everyone who walks, bikes, rolls, takes transit, or drives. While you’re there, take the community survey and share your experiences, priorities, and ideas. Your input will help guide future transportation improvements across Oceanside. Learn about the project | | | | Fire Department Open House | Join the Oceanside Fire Department at its annual Open House on Saturday, October 31 from 9 a.m. to noon. Bring the kids in costume to trick-or-treat at the event! The event will be held at the Fire Training Center, 110 Jones Road. You'll enjoy live demonstrations, hands-on learning, and get helpful resources. More | | | | Green Oceanside Resources | | | | This season's calendar covers every age and energy level, whether your household needs a Tiny Tots class or a spot in the pool for adult swim. Zumba, Coffee in the Park and a new round of fall classes round out the lineup. The highlight of October is 'Trunk-or-Treat' at Mance Buchanon Park; details on that and everything else in the full Parks & Recreation Newsletter. | | | | Oceanside Public Library Events | | | | Beach Cleaning Crew Enhanced | The City recently enhanced its beach and Strand cleanup team. The expanded team members have already cleared an estimated 24,000 pounds of trash and debris and made many repairs in a short span of time. When specialized equipment arrives, the team will also begin deep cleaning high-traffic areas. | | | | Seven Steps to Earthquake Safety | |
Before the next earthquake -- and during one -- there are steps we can all take to prevent injuries and damage. Take a moment to review tips and plan to participate in the world's largest earthquake drill on October 15 called The Great Shake Out.
Seven Steps to Earthquake Safety
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