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Thursday, December 18th, 2025
Good morning, Oceanside. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 18th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Cybersecurity experts advise parents in Oceanside to carefully research smart toys before holiday shopping due to unprotected Wi-Fi and camera features (especially in budget options). CBS8
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Local health experts from Kaiser Permanente warn that holiday pressure can increase anxiety, aggression, and self-harm risks as families gather ahead of the holidays. They advise Oceanside residents to practice self-awareness and plan ahead (monitor moods and set exit strategies) to help manage stress during this busy season. CBS8
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Oceanside Pop Warner teams won two national Super Bowl titles in North Carolina on Dec. 12 — the 14U squad won 30 to 0 while the 13U team shut out its opponent 6 to 0. Community support raised $40,000 for the trip, and officials plan a parade to honor the players. The Coast News
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Coastal Christmas Holiday Lights Spectacular
11:59 p.m. - 1:29 a.m. — Del Mar Fairgrounds — Ticket prices vary — Experience a magical seaside holiday wonderland with festive lights and family fun.
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A Charlie Brown Christmas 5K/10K
7 a.m. – 11:59 p.m. — Kit Carson Park — $42.95 - $64.95 — Celebrate the 60th anniversary of 'A Charlie Brown Christmas' with family-friendly runs and festive swag.
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Cash'd Out: Tribute to Johnny Cash
8-10 p.m. — Belly Up Tavern — Tickets vary — Enjoy an authentic night of Johnny Cash classics performed by Cash'd Out.
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Coastal Christmas Del Mar
3:59-7:59 p.m. — Del Mar Fairgrounds — Tickets available — Experience holiday magic by the California coast with festive lights and activities for the whole family.
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Downtown Encinitas Pack Walk
9-11 a.m. — Cottonwood Creek Park — Free entry — Explore downtown Encinitas on a flat walk past boutique shops and the Moonlight Beach area.
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Swell Plate Tasting with Francisco Eme
6-7:30 p.m. — Oceanside Museum of Art — $45 members | $55 nonmembers — Explore the fusion of visual and culinary arts with a unique tasting experience inspired by contemporary ecological themes.
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K-Pop Tribute Live Show
4:00 – 5:30 PM — Star Theatre — Cost Info — Celebrate electrifying K-Pop performances with tributes to your favorite stars like BLACKPINK and BTS.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Freedom is what you do with what's been done to you.
~ Jean-Paul Sartre
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