Good morning, Oceanside.

Cardiff resident David Richardson secured a patent in 2019 for a floating nuclear power plant that uses a moored spar platform with reactors to produce 3,000 MW of power continuously for 50 years.

His design, inspired by a research vessel that flips in storms, could lower energy costs and may require help from the Navy due to its use of 90% enriched uranium & boost clean energy options along the coast.

The U.S. resumed student visa appointments with a new rule that requires applicants to make their social media accounts public for review, and local immigration attorney Ian Seruelo warned the rule may lead to lower enrollment in local universities—he advised applicants to review their posts without deleting older content if it does not support terrorism.

County supervisors Montgomery Steppe and Lawson-Remer warned that federal funding cuts from the Big Beautiful Bill Act may force the county to cover key programs such as Medi-Cal, behavioral health, hospital operations, CalFresh, and homelessness services.

They will start a staffing and operational review now and complete a fiscal analysis in September to plan for costs that may begin in January—while reconsidering the use of reserve funds to back up these services.

On-Site Tour of Aegis Living Shadowridge

9 AM - 7 PM — Aegis Living Shadowridge — Free entry — Explore a top-rated senior living community with exceptional care and nutritious dining options.

Lifeguard-In-Training Camp

9 AM - 3 PM — William A. Wagner Aquatic Center — Cost not specified — Dive into lifeguarding skills with this five-day camp designed for youth ages 9-15.

2nd Annual Oceanside Ace Hardware BBQ Competition and Chili Cookoff

10:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. — Oceanside Ace Hardware — Donations gladly accepted — A fun-filled day of BBQ tasting and friendly competition for all ages.

A Brunch Of Cars And Pizza

9-11 a.m. — Tony Pepperoni — Free admission — Enjoy a morning of cool cars and tasty pizza at this local car meet in Oceanside.

Oceanside Fireworks Show

4-9 p.m. — SoCal Sports Complex — Free entry — Celebrate Independence Day early with family activities, food trucks, and a spectacular fireworks display at night.

Whelan Lake Bird Sanctuary Walk

8-10 a.m. — Whelan Lake Bird Sanctuary — Free entry — Explore the beautiful bird sanctuary with an easy to moderate walk around the lake.

PLEY Sports Baseball Camp - Week 4

9 AM - 3 PM — Melba Bishop Park — Funding available — Step up to the plate to develop your baseball skills and make new friends at this exciting camp!

Dwight Yoakam Live with The Mavericks

7-8:30 p.m. — Frontwave Arena — Check website for price — Experience the iconic sounds of country legend Dwight Yoakam alongside The Mavericks.

Country Line Dance Night

6-8 p.m. — McCann Dance Studios — Free lesson — Enjoy a night of country line dancing with an open floor following the lesson.