Good morning, Oceanside.

Green Dragon Ventures in San Marcos has designed the Weapons Flotation Device to keep heavy machine guns afloat during sea-to-land operations—using 3D scans and feedback from Coronado SEAL teams to refine the design.

The company will manufacture the product with U.S.-sourced parts as it plans further testing with military training groups.

Governor Newsom signed Senate Bill 640 today, granting high school seniors automatic enrollment at CSU campuses if they meet the grade and coursework requirements; the law will take effect for the 2026-2027 school year and may boost enrollment at institutions like San Diego State and CSU San Marcos.

Oceanside City Council approved a revised 401 Mission project to replace Regal Theater downtown—featuring 326 residential units, 26,490 square feet of retail space, and a new 15,439-square-foot public plaza with design updates that include removal of the central tower and relocation of the leasing office. The changes follow resident feedback and council review, and the plaza will remain open to the public through 2064.

Zach Williams Concert

7-8:30 p.m. — Frontwave Arena — Ticketed event — Enjoy an evening of inspiring music with Zach Williams and We The Kingdom.

October Book Club & Swap

12:00 – 1:30 p.m. — Tinleaf Fresh Kitchen — Free entry — Engage in lively discussions and book exchanges inspired by Reese’s book club pick.

Modern Calligraphy & Pumpkin Lettering Class for Beginners

6:00-7:30 p.m. — Artifex on Freeman — $75.00 — Discover the art of calligraphy with a festive twist at this beginner-friendly workshop.

Bikes & Beers Oceanside

8-11:30 a.m. — Black Plague Brewing — Registration fee applies — Enjoy a scenic bike ride followed by a refreshing beer festival for a charitable cause.

Inaugural Sports Illustrated Women's Games: Flag Football

6-9 p.m. — Frontwave Arena — Ticket prices vary — Witness historic athletic competitions as Team Americas faces Team World in flag football.

Single Parent Book Club: Book Lovers Discussion

12-2 p.m. — Chapters Cafe — Free entry — Engage in a lively discussion about Emily Henry's latest book over coffee and pastries.

Carlsbad Village Street Faire

8 a.m. - 5 p.m. — Beach Terrace — Free entry — Explore over 900 booths featuring arts, crafts, antiques, and delicious food at the largest one-day street faire in the nation.

Communication Skills Workshop

10:00 – 11:30 AM — Civic Center Library Community Rooms — Free registration — Learn effective communication strategies for connecting with individuals experiencing memory loss.

17th Annual Thanksgiving Punk Rock Food Drive

1-10 p.m. — Belching Beaver Brewery Oceanside — $18 admission, kids 14 & under free — Rock out for a cause and help raise food and funds for the North County Food Bank.