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Hi Oceanside, we made it to Thursday! In today’s edition: Vein health warning signs, new moon ceremony, kids marathon mile at Legoland, and more. Let’s get to it!
— Cait Baker
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📰 In the news
Inside hands-on specialist care: Heavy, swollen, or restless legs could be early signs of vein disease, says Oceanside physician Dr. Adam Isadore. He shares a personalized approach and treatment options at Oceana Vein Specialists — learn about signs and treatments.
Resident pushback reshapes plans: Oceanside has nixed clustered housing in South Morro Hills, with public review of environmental and climate documents open through early February while shifting to smart, sustainable corridors for housing growth — read the full story.
Resources for aging well: North County’s free Senior Lifestyle Expo will take place Feb. 21 at the Encinitas Community and Senior Center, with exhibitors on health, housing, finance for retirees, caregivers, and soon-to-retire residents — get all the event details.
Are you overpaying? The national average for car insurance is around $175 per month. I was paying over $300 for ONE car until I checked out various quotes, switched providers, and ultimately cut my premium in half. If you haven’t checked in a while, you’re probably losing money too — this free comparison tool makes it easy.
Gold & silver are hot: Gold just had its best year since 1979. Silver did even better, climbing nearly 150% in 2025… and analysts expect the momentum to continue. If you’re curious about adding precious metals to your portfolio as a market hedge, American Hartford has a helpful guide that covers everything you need to know. It’s free — and definitely worth a read.
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Highlights this week:
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🫶 We got your back
Track upgrades and safety work: Coastal rail service was suspended January 10 and 11 and will be suspended again January 24 and 25 for maintenance. Expect no trains along the coast, including Oceanside. Regular service returns after each weekend closure. Get all the details.
Fresh fade, zero fuss: With classic cuts, razor fades, shaves, and beard trims, The Gentlemen’s Den keeps Oceanside looking sharp. Quick online booking, friendly barbers, and straightforward vibes, plus results that handle hat hair and beach wind without drama.
Quick nature recharge: Stroll a quarter-mile native plant loop, climb the second-story deck for lagoon views, and spot egrets and herons cruising the Pacific Flyway at Buena Vista Audubon Society Nature Center. Calm, local, and an easy reminder you live by real wildlife.
A new haircare solution: My hair’s been thinning and I’ve been quietly ignoring it, hoping it’ll fix itself. Plot twist… it hasn’t. When I finally started looking into what I should do, there were so many options I didn’t know where to start. I stumbled on Keranique, and its simplicity really sold me. One kit, no pills, no choosing products, and no confusion whatsoever. It’s also on sale with a money-back guarantee (although I doubt you’ll need it).
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📆 Around town this weekend
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🛡 Greg Doud Protection Workshop @ Oceanside Equestrian Center | Friday (1/16) at 9:00 AM – Dog folks, sharpen your eye in Oceanside as Greg Doud breaks down real IGP protection work, minus the YouTube bravado. Working spots are gone, but you can audit for $50 a day, learn a ton, and feel smugly prepared. Email [email protected] to snag a seat.
🏄 Western Surfing Association: Oceanside South Jetty 2026 @ Oceanside Harbor Beach South Jetty | Saturday (1/17) – Whether you still paddle out or just supervise from a beach chair, the Western Surfing Association brings heats to Oceanside’s South Jetty. Expect groms charging, spray flying, and the usual parking circus. Bring sunscreen, patience, and your best small talk about sandbars.
🏃 Kids Marathon Mile @ LEGOLAND California | Saturday (1/17) at 7:45 AM – Before the gates open and the sugar-high tourists descend, the kids get LEGOLAND to themselves for a one-mile fun run, walk, skip, or stroller cruise. It’s all abilities, low pressure, and benefits Merlin’s Magic Wand, so your step count, karma, and bedtime routine all win.
✂ Disappearing 4-Patch Quilt Course @ Sew Bestie | Saturday (1/17) at 9:00 AM – Turn fabric scraps into a legit heirloom in this beginner-friendly, two-session Disappearing 4-Patch course at Sew Bestie’s Oceanside classroom. You’ll piece, match seams, build the sandwich, free-motion quilt the top, and bind it up, materials and machines included. Cheaper than therapy, warmer, too.
👪 Growing Great Families: Rescuing the Anxious Generation @ New Song Community Church | Sunday (1/18) at 9:00 AM – Raising kids, grandkids, or a group chat? A national speaker and host of The Happy Home Podcast is unpacking how to rescue the anxious generation, with practical tools, calm scripts, and a little hope. Come trade doomscrolling for clarity, coffee, and sanity.
💧 Drip Suites Grand Opening Celebration @ Drip Suites Vista | Sunday (1/18) at 10:00 AM – Vista’s getting a new wellness spot, opening with a blessing, free lunch, and free facials. Get the lowdown on IV hydration, vitamins, and NAD+, snag giveaways, and score a BOGO drip for $199. Filipino-owned, nurse-led, and finally a glow-up we can schedule.
🐱 Cat & Kitten Adoption Event @ PetSmart | Sunday (1/18) at 11:00 AM – Thinking about a feline roommate who appreciates your taste in furniture? Hit LYFF’s adoption event, fill the pre-adoption form before reserving since approvals are not always same day, apply at adoptlyff.com, list preferred gender, color, and personality, and let the coordinators find your purrfect match.
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📻 Oceanside report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 71°F – Low: 55°F – Precip: 0%
Sunny, with a high near 71. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 55. East wind 0 to 5 mph.
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Tomorrow – High: 70°F – Low: 57°F – Precip: 0%
Sunny, with a high near 70. North wind 0 to 5 mph. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 57.
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