Good morning, Oceanside.

The Oceanside Police Department will run a DUI checkpoint from 6 p.m. today to 2 a.m. Saturday at an undisclosed location; officers choose the site using data on impaired driving crashes and warn that drivers under the influence face fines up to $13,500 and license suspensions — even prescription drugs can affect driving.

A man who was allegedly denied entry left a suspicious package near Camp Pendleton's main gate on July 30, which led to a full lockdown and road closures in Oceanside—authorities later lifted the restrictions.

County officials said that seniors lost nearly $70 million to scams in the first half of 2025 (the Elder Justice Task Force which includes the DA's office, police and FBI urged seniors to report suspicious messages or calls) as experts work to stop more fraud.

The El Camino Quilters Guild will host a Sell Your Stash Sale at El Corazon Senior Center in Oceanside on August 12 from 10:30 a.m. to noon, offering fabric bargains, tools, and craft items—Friendship Baskets will be raffled in a silent auction.

North Coast Repertory Theatre in Solana Beach will host music events in the coming weeks for Oceanside residents, with the Peter Sprague Quartet playing jazz on August 4th and 5th at 7:30 p.m., Andrew Polec singing hits on August 11th at 7:30 p.m., and Jim Curry honoring John Denver on August 18th at 7:30 p.m. as well as on August 19th at 2:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.—all offering shows for many tastes.

The VID Board will review a rate study report and may approve moving forward at its board meeting on August 6 at 9 a.m.—people interested in the rate setting process are encouraged to attend and provide input.

San Diego County District Attorney Summer Stephan is sponsoring bills AB 47 and SB 286 to limit early parole for violent sex offenders over 50 after a recent hearing denied Robert Rustad—known as the Del Mar Rapist—early release.

The proposed legislation is now under committee review in Sacramento and aims to reform California’s early parole program for such offenders.

Wild Wild Life Exhibition Reception

6-9 p.m. — Goblin Shark Emporium — Proceeds support local arts — Celebrate arts in the community with a vibrant evening at the Oceanside Art Walk.

I Want My 80s Tour - Rick Springfield

7:00-8:30 p.m. — Frontwave Arena — Check venue for ticket info — Experience the nostalgia of the 80s with Grammy-winning artist Rick Springfield.

Magical Beeswax Candles Workshop

6:30-8:30 p.m. — Art Magic — Ticket prices vary — Craft enchanting beeswax candles infused with essential oils and crystals while exploring their magical properties.

Fourth Annual Oceanside Marine Corps League BBQ Competition

9 AM – 2 PM — Veterans Association of North County — Free entry for active-duty military — Enjoy a day of delicious BBQ, live music, and friendly competition.

Oceanside Job Fair 2025

11 a.m. – 1 p.m. — Oceanside Public Library — Free entry — Meet local employers and explore job opportunities across various industries.

Speak & Write Workshop

Aug 22-24 — The Seabird Ocean Resort & Spa — Ticketed entry — Connect with entrepreneurs and discover strategies to enhance your speaking business.

Candlelight Concert: The Best of Hans Zimmer

6:15-7:14 p.m. — Star Theatre — Tickets selling fast — Experience the enchanting music of Hans Zimmer performed by a talented string quartet under candlelight.