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Good morning, Oceanside! In today’s edition: Big Medi‑Cal coverage changes, Bowie’s birthday bash, free pastry cones, and more. Let’s get to it!
— Cait Baker
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📰 In the news
Cost-cutting shifts in coverage: New Medi-Cal pharmacy changes could affect more than 850,000 San Diegans, as at-home COVID-19 tests now require prior authorization, adult multivitamins lose coverage, and allergy medicines are limited to generics — see how coverage is changing.
Latest sips and bites: San Diego dining update includes new protein bowls, Treehouse’s bar program with additions, cocktails at Barbusa, Karl Strauss bringing back its 1989 amber lager, and Hotel Indigo’s bottomless brunch drinks — read the full roundup.
Behind a high-stakes Big Year: San Diego’s top birders compete in America’s ‘Birdiest County,’ where friendly rivals chase rare species, share sightings, and charter boats and climb mountains, including standouts Rick Grove and respected veteran Lehman — read the full story.
Compare rates for free: The national average for car insurance is around $175 per month. Paying more than that? Same, so I did some shopping around and ended up cutting my premium in half. If you haven’t checked in a while, you’re probably overpaying too — here’s the comparison tool I used.
Protect your nest egg: Savvy investors are turning to gold amidst today’s inflation, national debt, and market uncertainty for a reason. It holds its value when everything else feels shaky. Case in point: it’s up ~62% since this month last year. If you’re curious about adding it and other precious metals to your portfolio, American Hartford has a super helpful guide that covers everything you need to know. It’s free, and definitely worth a read — check it out here.
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Highlights this week:
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🫶 We got your back
Reviving a cultural cornerstone: Oceanside Museum of Art has received $3.59 million in California’s 2025–26 state budget to expand and restore a nearly century-old downtown building. Plans add classrooms, larger galleries, and permanent collection space, and return former Fire Station No. 1 to its 1929 design on a city-block campus, benefiting local students. Get all the details.
Burrito night, upgraded: From a no-nonsense California burrito packed with steak and fries to its namesake King Burrito loaded with beef, beans, rice, sour cream, enchilada sauce, and cheese, King Burrito hits the comfort-food sweet spot, fast, filling, and exactly what your midweek energy needs.
Lagoon-side science break: Need a low-effort, high-reward brain cleanse? Buena Vista Audubon Nature Center pairs interpretive displays with a short native-plant loop and a second-story deck over Buena Vista Lagoon. Perfect for a midweek wander, quiet bird-spotting, or showing kids that science thrives outside.
Thinning hair? Same: I’ve been shedding a lot, and recently noticed my ponytail feeling thinner. After way too much panic-Googling, I discovered Keranique’s hair regrowth system. Everything with them is surprisingly easy: no quizzes, no pills, no choosing between dozens of products. Just grab the kit and follow the instructions. The best part? It’s $75 off right now, you’ll get three free gifts, AND you’ll get your money back if you don’t love the results.
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📆 Around town this weekend
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🍦 Free Pastry Cones @ Crispy Cones | Friday (1/9) at 12:00 PM – If your beach walk needs a sweet detour, Crispy Cones just opened on Carlsbad Blvd with free pastry cones and silky soft serve. Yes, the Shark Tank one. Grab a cone, take a stroll, pretend this counts as cardio, and call it quality time.
🧘 Manifest a New You Retreat @ South Oceanside Beach | Friday (1/9) at 5:00 PM – Ready to retire the 2025 version of you and stop negotiating with your bad habits? This New Year retreat trades noise for an intentional reset, releasing old patterns, clearing the gunk, and calling in better days. Treat yourself, secure a room, and follow through.
⭐ Rebel Star for Bowie’s Birthday Bash @ Pour House | Friday (1/9) at 9:00 PM – Bowie’s birthday calls for glitter, nostalgia, and a stiff drink. Rebel Star, SD’s top Bowie tribute, brings eras-spanning hits and a few deep cuts to the Pour House in Oceanside, so you can sing along, brag about B-sides. Small cover at the door, big feelings.
🌱 Project: You @ Calavera Hills Community Park | Saturday (1/10) at 9:00 AM – Consider this your tune-up: a mix of strength training, yoga, goal‑setting, snacks, and adult conversation. Kim Ball and Jennie MacGoy lead, Dr. Monika Tangney talks pelvic health, and all you need is the ability to get down and back up, unassisted. No experience needed.
🥕 Farmers Market @ Mira Costa College | Saturday (1/10) at 10:00 AM – Grab your tote and amble to Cardiff-by-the-Sea’s farmers market for peak produce, hot coffee, and neighbor sightings you can’t avoid. It is curated, not chaotic, with local farms, fresh breads, and flowers that make your kitchen look intentional. Saturday mornings done right.
🐾 Spot Adoption Event @ Kahoots | Saturday (1/10) at 11:00 AM – Whether your kids moved out or your couch still has room, SPOT Rescue is popping by Kahoots Carlsbad with adoptable pups, dogs, and the occasional kitten. Get pre-approved at spotsavespets.org, then come meet your future supervisor of walks, naps, and gentle side-eye.
🎙 Sunday Study Sessions @ Amplifiedsd | Sunday (1/11) at 2:00 PM – Thinking about finally recording at home without selling a kidney for gear? Swing by Amplified Studios for a free, low-pressure Sunday Study Session in Carlsbad, with DIY recording tips, resource sharing, and a hang. Burgers, hot dogs, vegan options, RSVP free, virtual available.
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📻 Oceanside report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 60°F – Low: 45°F – Precip: 3%
Sunny, with a high near 60. Northwest wind 0 to 25 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 45. Northeast wind 5 to 15 mph.
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Tomorrow – High: 61°F – Low: 47°F – Precip: 0%
Sunny, with a high near 61. North wind 0 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 47. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
This house is wild
Beautifully renovated single-level condo with sweeping western views and in-unit laundry. In one of the community’s quietest spots, it gets great light and extra privacy. LVP flooring runs throughout and both baths were redone. The expanded kitchen adds espresso cabinetry with a trash pullout, a butcher-block bar, glass-front uppers with lazy Susan, granite counters, a new backsplash, and stainless Whirlpool appliances. Dual-pane Milgard windows frame sunset skies.
In a 55 plus gated enclave with manicured grounds, a private pool and spa, covered carport storage, and ample guest parking. Oceanside brings wide beaches, scenic trails, the harbor, parks, golf, local eateries, and quick access to Camp Pendleton and major freeways.
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