Good morning, Oceanside.

Assemblywoman Laurie Davies is partnering with San Diego District Attorney Summer Stephan and local leaders to host a Senior Scam Stopper workshop on Friday, May 9 at the El Corazon Community Center in Oceanside — doors open at 9 a.m.

Pizza Port Brewing Company won four medals at the World Beer Cup on May 1 — it earned three silvers for its Schwarzbier, Oscar Wanted a Brown Ale, and Dusk Til Dawn beers and a bronze for Junk In Da Trunkel Dunkel while Oceanside’s Craft Coast Beer & Tacos won a silver medal for its XPA. The award ceremony in Indianapolis had 8,375 beers from 1,761 breweries competing from 49 countries.

After a 25-year break, the musical Grease returned today at Moonlight Amphitheatre to open the 44th season with a lively, revised production featuring a 26-member cast and updated song arrangements—its run will continue until May 17 with Waitress set to start on June 4.

Oceanside native Kimmi Bitter, an award-winning country musician, will perform May 8-11 at Gator By the Bay— a four-day Louisiana festival at Spanish Landing Park featuring Cajun music, 10,000 pounds of crawfish, and other authentic fare.

The festival is expected to attract around 15,000 people with 100 acts scheduled on seven stages.

Senate Minority Leader Brian W.

Jones warned that California gas prices may climb 75% to $8.43 per gallon as the Phillips 66 refinery closes at the end of 2025 and the Valero refinery shuts in April next year. He urged Governor Newsom to act quickly to protect jobs and steady the fuel supply—helping working families prepare for rising costs.

Oceanside Police launched a new drone pilot program after the City Council approved it on April 23 to cover downtown and South Oceanside—an effort to enhance response times and policing.

The 13-month program will pair a drone with a certified officer and is funded with a $264,816 state grant and a $406,247 budget increase.

Saved By The 90s Concert

9 PM – 1 AM — Belly Up Tavern — $42 — Relive the nostalgia of the 90s with live music at this vibrant venue.

Memorial Day Wave Open

10 AM – 4 PM — Wave Waterpark — Free for military personnel — Celebrate Memorial Day with free admission for active or retired military, firefighters, and law enforcement.

Frontwave Spring Pet Adoption Event

9 a.m. - 1 p.m. — Frontwave Credit Union - Rancho Del Oro — Adoption fee supported — Help pets find loving homes with activities, food trucks, and wellness exams.