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Rise and shine, Oceanside!
In today’s planning-your-week edition: The Flower Fields open, 600 tax-defaulted properties hit auction, and SoCal Kpop Anime Fest + all our favorite events happening over the next seven days.
Today’s sponsor, American Hartford Gold, is helping folks around Oceanside protect their savings as gold and silver continue to gain momentum. Their free guide explains what’s driving the surge… and what to know before adding precious metals to your portfolio. Grab your free copy here.
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đź“° In the news
Colorful spring happenings await: Carlsbad’s Flower Fields opened yesterday, unveiling 55 acres of Giant Tecolote Ranunculus, an upgraded Butterfly Encounter, local pop ups, the Fields of Luck 5K, live music, and wellness classes — get all the details.
Tax-defaulted properties hit market: More than 600 San Diego County properties, many under $100K, head to an online tax auction March 13 to 18. Registration closes tomorrow, March 3 — get all the details.
Stronger safety net emerges: Oceanside’s new county-funded psychiatric facility has completed its first month, providing short-term inpatient care to 31 people. The 16-bed site near Tri-City Medical Center expands North County behavioral health services — get all the details.
Nothing prepares you for a pet emergency: I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache. As soon as we got home, I signed up for Spot. It’s super affordable – and reimburses up to 90% of the bill.
Highlights this week:
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🏆 Gold and silver are heating up
Together with our sponsor American Hartford Gold
Gold just posted its strongest run in decades… and the momentum is carrying into 2026. Silver has become one of the most talked-about assets as investors look for ways to stay ahead of market volatility.
While many are still sitting on the sidelines, others are quietly repositioning.
If you’re wondering whether you’re missing something, AHG has a free guide explaining what’s driving the renewed interest… and how investors are approaching precious metals right now.
It’s free and worth reading before the next move.
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🫶 We got your back
Saucy local wings: Guaranteed to light up the group chat, The Draft Restaurant & Sports Bar serves jumbo hot wings, baked or fried, in 12 legit flavors, from lemon pepper to mango habanero to garlic parmesan. It’s a come-as-you-are hang for games, laughs, and gloriously messy, ranch-dunking joy.
Upgrade your beauty stash: When you run low on color, tools, or that leave-in you swear vanishes, Beauty Supply 123 makes restocking simple with pro-grade picks and local pickup. No long trek… just reliable finds that keep your routine humming.
Where locals level up: At Arrowood Golf Course, a scenic par-71 designed by Ted Robinson Jr. sets up the infamous four-hole “Quandary” finish that fuels post-round tales. Warm up at the Flight Deck Toptracer range, then chase birdies on ocean-kissed fairways where hard-won pars feel extra sweet.
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📆 Our favorite events this week
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All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.
📚 Take a Book, Leave a Book @ Bressi Ranch Village Center | Monday (3/2) at 1:00 PM – The new Book Bench and Little Library is officially open for swapping. Take a book, leave a book, and catch up on neighborhood lore while you’re at it. Retire that mystery your sister swore was life-changing, and stroll home with something that actually is.
🎉 Summergate Anniversary @ Buddy Todd Park | Saturday (3/7) at 8:00 AM – Summergate is unleashing the beast at Buddy Todd Park with armored, rapier, and cut-and-thrust melees, plus youth bouts and a bardic throwdown about mythic critters. It’s team fights, hype-herald glory, and lunch by the Inept Engineers, donations welcome, sunscreen required, ale decidedly not.
🛍 Fill the Bag Party | Saturday (3/7) at 11:00 AM – Take a break from doom-scrolling and come play retail Tetris at the Fill the Bag Party. Grab a big bag, pick 10 beauties from the curated stash, or roll the leftover value into anything else in the shop, consider it self-care.
🎺 Coastal Communities Concert Band: 44th Anniversary Concert @ Carlsbad Community Church | Saturday (3/7) at 2:00 PM – Grab a seat and toast 44 years of big, beautiful sound with Coastal Communities Concert Band, featuring trombone legend Alex Iles. He’s an LA Phil regular and the voice behind half your favorite soundtracks. Polished brass, zero pretense, and maximum goosebumps.
🌸 Spring Forward & Bloom! Floral Crowns + Wine @ Mellano Farm Stand | Saturday (3/7) at 3:00 PM – If you’ve been waiting for a sign to trade errands for petals, Mellano Farm Stand’s spring workshop delivers. Hand-pick lavender, craft a floral crown, sip local wine, graze a tidy charcuterie spread, and sneak a few strawberries while pretending you’re just there for the gardening.
🎶 SoCal Kpop Anime Fest @ AVO Playhouse | Saturday (3/7) at 3:00 PM – Downtown Vista is going full K-pop and anime, and yes, it’s free. Expect colorful cosplay, local vendors, and beats you’ll pretend you don’t recognize. Grab a snack, clap for the dance crews, and let the kids show you what’s cool.
🕺 Swing Night Out 1st Saturday Dance @ McCann Dance | Saturday (3/7) at 7:15 PM – First Saturday means dust off the dance shoes, because Swing Night Out is back with international instructor Heejung Jung, an intermediate workshop, and a social after with DJ Katie Smiley-Oyen. Expect SD, OC, and LA on one floor, good vibes, and cardio disguised as fun.
Live music & entertainment:
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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🔥 Worth a peek
We’re always on the hunt for useful resources, deals, services, and products we think you’ll love. Here’s what caught our eye this week.
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đź“» Oceanside report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 63°F – Low: 53°F – Precip: 1%
Patchy fog before 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 63. West wind 5 to 10 mph. Later: Patchy fog after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
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Tomorrow – High: 64°F – Low: 53°F – Precip: 0%
Patchy fog before 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 64. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Later: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53.
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