Good morning, Oceanside.

An Oceanside man, Osvaldo Sixtos Lopez, 36, was arrested on June 20 for allegedly killing his friend Malietoa Rasmussen, 38, who was shot fatally on June 7 in a canyon along Interstate 5—he pleaded not guilty in Vista Superior Court and remains in custody without bail.

Aryana Mahasseni of Carlsbad High School won first place in the inaugural Teen Writing Contest where North County students wrote essays on spending $10 million to improve their communities.

The contest was sponsored by Ms. Oceanside Real Estate in partnership with The Coast News and Write Away Books—Ava Baker and Tanya Mandyam earned second and third place.

The CA Attorney General filed a lawsuit against Sweetwater Care, an Encinitas nursing home provider, alleging that its 19 facilities under-staffed and neglected patients by failing to meet minimum care hours.

The suit seeks a permanent injunction, civil penalties and restitution for over 25,000 alleged violations from 2020 to 2024 (including missed 3.5-hour care requirements) while noting that at least 2.4 hours from CNAs were required (a key compliance measure).

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.

Classic Car Show & Live Music Event

12-4 p.m. — Windmill Food Hall — Family-friendly — Enjoy a lively mix of vintage cars, scooters, and live music in a welcoming atmosphere.

Mountain Biking Summer Camp

10 a.m. – 2 p.m. — Guajome Regional Park — $55 for bike rental — Kids aged 7 and up will learn essential biking skills during an exciting week of mountain biking adventures.