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Hey North County! Having a busy Monday on the go? Here's a quick reminder to stop and look up! It's a busy world out there, and we're all in it together. #KOCT40Years #lookbothways #pedestrainsafety For more information on pedestrian safety please visit: https://www.ots.ca.gov/media-and-resea//pedestrian-safety/ https://www.dmv.ca.gov//special-in/bicyclists-pedestrians/

Enjoy Some Local Sports over your Weekend with Replays of the Oceanside High School vs El Camino High School Boys Soccer Game anytime you'd like, right here on KOCT.org! | Oceanside Unified School District

Continuing KOCT's Celebration of 40 Years, Take a Trip Back in Time with Former KOCT Executive Director Tom Reeser, as he gives a Reflective Tour of his 30 Years of Producing Classic Programming for Oceanside's Channel. If you don't have Cox Cable at Home, Remember that you can always Live Stream KOCT anytime from your Computer or Mobile Device at KOCT.org! #koct40years

Hey O'side! Quick reminder to Tune in Today at 5:30pm to KOCT Channel 18 to watch our LIVE Broadcast of the El Camino High School vs Oceanside High School Girls and Boys Varsity Basketball Games! If you don't have Cox Cable you can always LIVE STREAM our channels on your Computer or Mobile Device at https://www.koct.org/channel-18

Hey North County! Support a local non profit organization this weekend by attending the LUNAFEST film festival! LUNAFEST is an annual fundraiser hosted by the Soroptimist International Oceanside Carlsbad which provides women with access to the education and training they need to achieve economic empowerment. Enjoy 7 inspiring and thought provoking films made by women, about women, while fundraising for women: https://www.lunafest.org/screenings | Soroptimist International | #koct40years

Sports Fans of Oceanside! Tune in Tomorrow, Saturday April 17th, to KOCT Channel 18 to watch our LIVE Broadcast of the El Camino High School vs Oceanside High School Girls and Boys Varsity Basketball Games! You can root for your team to win at the following times: Girls Varsity Game: 5:30pm Boys Varsity Game: 7:00pm... Don't have Cox Cable at home? Remember that you can LIVE STREAM the games on your Computer or Mobile Device at https://www.koct.org/channel-18

Hey O'side, you can now watch replays of last night's City of Oceanside Mayor & Council Worskshop from Wednesday, April 14th, anytime on KOCT.org | #koct40years

KOCT wishes our Oceanside Community a Very Happy Earth Day. As our City's 2021 Mayor's Challenge Continues, we'd like to remind residents of the Virtual Creek to Bay Cleanup Event Happening this Weekend, Saturday, April 24th! More Info: https://www.ci.oceanside.ca.us/civ/filebank/blobdload.aspx Together, let's lead O'side to first place this Earth Month! | City of Oceanside Water Utilities #koct40years

Reminder that the Daughters of the American Revolution - Santa Margarita Chapter's Wreaths Across America (WAA) Mobile Education Exhibit (MEE) is comes to North County this Sunday, April 25th! The Santa Margarita Chapter will host the "WAA MEE" during an open house to honor our nation’s veterans and active duty military. The MEE will be located at RideNow SoCal, 1725 Hacienda Dr. from 10am 4:30pm. The exhibit, through interactive exhibits, short films, and shared stories, s...erves as a mobile museum, educating visitors about the service and sacrifice of our nation’s heroes as well as serving as an official ‘welcome home’ station for our nation’s Vietnam Veterans. All veterans, active-duty military, their families, and the local community members are invited and encouraged to visit, take a tour and speak with WAA representatives and volunteers. Santa Margarita members will also share more about the national nonprofit, and the work its volunteers do to support our heroes and their communities year-round. The Mobile Education Exhibit is free and open to the public. Social distancing, face masks, sanitation and COVID-19 safety procedures will be in place to protect the health of all visitors. For more information on Wreaths Across America, please visit their website at: https://www.wreathsacrossamerica.org/ | Wreaths Across America-San Diego | Wreaths Across America - Official Page | Daughters of the American Revolution National Headquarters

On our April 2021 Edition of Oceanside Spectrum, Host Cj McKee Di Mento Sat Down with San Diego Rescue Mission CEO Donnie Dee to Dicuss the 6+ Decades of Support the Local Organization has Given to the San Diego Region to Change the State of Homelessness by Feeding & Sheltering Community Members in Need. To Learn More about San Diego Rescue Mission, its North County Branch, Bread of Life North County Branch of San Diego Rescue Mission, or How You Can Directly Help, Please Visit: https://www.sdrescue.org/ | #KOCT40Years

Starting Tomorrow, the Del Mar Fairgrounds Vaccination Center will close for the following days this week, from Wednesday the 14th through Sunday the 18th due to a delivery shortage. If you have an appointment scheduled any of these particulat dates, please check on https://myturn.ca.gov/ for your newly rescheduled appointment.

Mayor Esther Sanchez challenges all Oceanside residents to take part and win the 2021 Mayor's Challenge this Earth Month. In 2020, Oceanside took 2nd place in the challenge nationally. This year, Oceanside plans to win! You can take the pledge to save the planet and win some awesome prizes from the Wyland Foundation by visiting www.mywaterpledge.com Signing up to participate will instantly earn a point for O'side and starts you on your path to lead our community to first place this month of April. To learn more, see the video from Mayor Sanchez & Green Oceanside below!

Green Oceanside's Nicki Powell drops by our April 2021 Edition of Oceanside Update to Catch the Community Up on the Latest Spring Sustainability Programs to Participate in, Most Notably the 2021 Mayor's Challenge in which Mayor Sanchez has Challenged Oceanside Residents to Protect our Planet and Take First Place this Earth Month. To Watch the Full April Edition of Update, Click Here: https://www.koct.org//2/4/5/lehlqi5hz84b5930wpwxj4x3adaud6 #OceansideUpdate #GreenOceanside

A Gorgeous Day, Looking Toward our Neighbors in Carlsbad from O'side. Be Safe & Enjoy the Sun, North County!

Hey O'side, quick reminder that you can watch replays of the latest Meeting of the Oceanside City Council anytime right here on KOCT.org #koct40years

Mission San Luis Rey Executive Director, Gwyn Rockefeller Grimes Stops by Oceanside Spectrum and Talks with Host Cj McKee Di Mento about the Current Programs on Offer by the Mission, Supportive Resources they are Providing to our Local Teachers and Community and some Amazing Experiences and Opportunities Up for Online Auction at #MSLR. To Learn More & Support Mission San Luis Rey, Please Visit sanluisrey.org | City of Oceanside - Government | City of Oceanside Public Library

San Diego is to enter Orange Tier tomorrow, Wednesday April 7th, which would effect the following businesses and services: Restaurants: capacity increases to a maximum of 50% or 200 people, whichever is fewer (outdoor and indoor dining continues). Wineries, Breweries, Distilleries: indoor service can resume, with COVID safety modifications, including 25% capacity or 100 people, whichever is fewer (and the rule about NOT having to serve food at these businesses continues).... Bars (without food service): can reopen outdoors, with safety modifications Museums, Zoos, Aquariums: capacity on indoor activities can increase to 50% (this was at 25% under the red tier rules). Movie Theaters: indoor capacity increases to a max of 50% or 200 people, whichever is fewer. Family Entertainment Centers & Bowling Alleys: indoor service can resume, with COVID safety modifications, at 25% capacity or at 50% if guests are tested or show proof of full vaccination, per the California Department of Public Health. Amusement Parks: capacity increases to a max of 25% (up from 15% under the red tier), with in-state visitors only. Outdoor Live Events with Assigned Seats (sports and live performances): capacity can increase to 33%; in-state visitors only and primarily in-seat concessions.

KOCT was Thrilled and Honored to Help Produce the OIFF Ten Year Reprise for the Oceanside Intl Film Festival by Shooting the New Segments and Interviews Seen in this Amazing Event. The O'side Community can Celebrate a Decade of Film in Oceanside Starting this Saturday, Feb. 20th - Tuesday, Feb. 23rd! For More Info on the Program and Admission, You Can Visit: https://oiffreprise.eventive.org/welcome

The City of Oceanside Public Library's Chelsea Eggli joins us on Oceanside Update to remind our community of the Library's Learning Center, available to assist anyone in reaching their 2021 goals. You can learn more about this, as well as multiple family reading programs currently on offer from the Library in their segment below. Want more Update? You can watch our Full February 2021 Editon here on KOCT VOD: https://www.koct.org//oceanside-update-february-2021-editi | City of Oceanside - Government

On our April 2021 Edition of Oceanside Spectrum, Host Cj McKee Di Mento Sits Down with Guests from San Diego Rescue Mission, The Swell Collective & The Star Theatre Company to Discuss the Events and Programs their Organizations are Bringing to the Community this Season. Oceanside Spectrum airs on KOCT Channel Weekdays at 5:30pm. Viewers without Cox Cable can Live Stream our Channels or View Past Episodes Anytime on KOCT.org #KOCT40Years #OceansideSpectrum

We're Excited for our Upcoming March 2021 Edition of Oceanside Spectrum! Host Cj McKee Di Mento sat with many great guests to discuss the amazing work they and their organizations do for our North County Community, Including guests from Lived Experiences, VANC, Oceanside Homeless Resource & Gary and Mary West PACE. Look out for this new edition next month and until then, you can catch our current February 2021 Edition anytime right here on KOCT VOD: https://www.koct.org//oceanside-spectrum-february-2021-edi | City of Oceanside - Government | City of Oceanside Public Library | Vanessa Graziano #KOCT40Years

The Daughters of the American Revolution - Santa Margarita Chapter, is excited to announce that the Wreaths Across America - Official Page (WAA) Mobile Education Exhibit (MEE) is coming to North County on Sunday, April 25th. The Santa Margarita Chapter will host the WAA MEE during an open house to honor our nation’s veterans and active duty military. The MEE will be located at RideNow SoCal, 1725 Hacienda Dr. from 10am 4:30pm. The exhibit, through interactive exhibits, shor...t films, and shared stories, serves as a mobile museum, educating visitors about the service and sacrifice of our nation’s heroes as well as serving as an official ‘welcome home’ station for our nation’s Vietnam Veterans. All veterans, active-duty military, their families, and the local community members are invited and encouraged to visit, take a tour and speak with WAA representatives and volunteers. Santa Margarita members will also share more about the national nonprofit, and the work its volunteers do to support our heroes and their communities year-round. The Mobile Education Exhibit is free and open to the public. Social distancing, face masks, sanitation and COVID-19 safety procedures will be in place to protect the health of all visitors. For more information on Wreaths Across America, please visit their website at: https://www.wreathsacrossamerica.org/ | Wreaths Across America-San Diego

California Governor Gavin Newsom gives a live COVID-19 Update for 1/11/21

The Second Round of Grants for Oceanside Businesses impacted by the pandemic opened this morning. To apply for support or to confirm if your business qualifies for the COVID-19 Grant Program, please visit City of Oceanside Economic Development at: https://www.ci.oceanside.ca.us/gov/ecd/home/grantprogram.asp

Keep up to date with all thing's Oceanside, including the Mayor's Challenge, Updates on Measure X, City Council Meeting Dates and More, by Reading the April 2021 Edition of the Oceanside Tide: https://conta.cc/3miQVSH

The full local author roster for the 2021 Write on, Oceanside! is revealed in this article detailing the virtual event taking place Thursday on Zoom. | City of Oceanside Public Library | Oceanside Cultural Arts Foundation

All Californians Over the Age of 50 Are Now Eligible for COVID-19 Vaccination. Starting April 15th, Anyone Over 16 Years of Age will be Eligible as well! Learn Saftey Facts & Schedule Your First or Second Appointments at: https://www.sandiegocounty.gov//community_epidemiology/dc/ | @cCounty of San Diego - Government

Today we celebrate our brave men and women of the Oceanside Police Department on this National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day. Thank you for all you do for our city, #OPD! Please enjoy this throwback to KOCT's 2018 promo for the Oceanside Police Department's 12-Week Oceanside Youth Program

The Oceanside High School Choir's annual Fall concert, "Spooktacular" kicks off tomorrow night, virtually! Register below to attend for FREE and participate in a fun selection of games, contests, singing, and dancing. Sign up now for the event scheduled for Tomorrow, Oct. 30th at 7:00pm!

The Oceanside Museum of Art has a whole new selection of workshops and fascinating art lectures to partake in for the New Year. See the link below to register for #OMA's upcoming 2021 events!

A special thank you to Frontwave Credit Union for spotlighting KOCT and interviewing our Executive Director, Carly Starr Brullo-Niles, on our PPP story and how the program helped the station through the COVID-19 pandemic. Stay Tuned to The Voice of North County for More!

In case you missed it or you want to rewatch to stay up to date on all things Oside, you can catch a replay of last night's Oceanside City Council Meeting on KOCT Channel 19 Tonight at 5:00pm or anytime right here on KOCT.org VOD.

Streaming Now from the County of San Diego is the COVID-19 Update for Wednesday, Oct. 28th. This Live Stream will also be available to watch on Cox Channel 19 or on KOCT.org's Channel 19 Live Stream.

Of 28 dedicated distribution sites for ensuring the hungry youth of San Diego are fed, 4 of them are right here in Oceanside for those in need! Big thanks to the work done by Feeding San Diego!

North County Transit District (NCTD) is to add two additional reduced emission units to its Coaster service.

Live from the County of San Diego is the Board of Supervisors Meeting for Tuesday, Oct. 27th.

Be prepared and aware of potential power outages for the North County region!

Reminder that you can join a virtual meeting this Thursday, Oct. 29th from 5:30pm to 7:30pm to share feedback on the proposed SR 78 / I-15 improvement plans. See the article below or this link for more information: https://www.keepsandiegomoving.com/SR-78-Co/SR78-intro.aspx

Loving the latest in new mural art in Downtown Oceanside from Cynthia's Artistic Expressions!

Benefitting the Oceanside Firefighters Association 3736 is the 2020 Oceanside Woman’s Club Chili Cook Off. The event takes place on Saturday Nov. 14 from 11:30AM to 1:30PM at the Clubhouse 1606 Missouri Ave., Oceanside, CA! Take your pick of a cup of delicious chili and a slice of cornbread ($5) without getting out of your car. For tickets and information please contact chair Zucette Lumabas phone #(760)583-1064.

Award-Winning Local Musician Shane J Hall Presents the New Oceanside Anthem, The "O", in this new music video produced, shot & edited by KOCT - North County's Channel. The "O" was made for the City of Oceanside Public Library for the inaugral Oceanside Culture Festival (virtual) which it premiered at on Oct. 17th, 2020. Enjoy and Share this love song to our Oside Community, as Shane Hall 'Keeps It Real' for one of California's 14 Cultural Districts. Oceanside Cultural District: https://www.caculturaldistricts.org/oceanside Oside Culture Fest: https://www.tenpintsent.com/oceanside-culture-festival City of Oceanside - Government | Visit Oceanside

You can catch replays of Oceanside's Oct. 21st City Council Meeting daily on KOCT Channel 19 or anytime below on KOCT.org's VOD. Stay informed on all things local by staying tuned to The Voice of North County!

Via the City of Oceanside - Government - The next Oceanside City Council meeting airs Today, Wednesday, October 21, 2020 at 5:00p.m. All are welcome to participate by phone or Zoom! Agenda and participation instructions found here: https://bit.ly/35ekwVn Remember that City Council meetings are aired live on KOCT Channel 19 and replayed throughout the week. Meetings may also be viewed on our Channel 19 live stream via our official website at: https://www.koct.org/channel-19... #OceansideCA #Oceanside #OceansideCityCouncil

Catch the Premiere of the locally produced tribute film, PANIC AT PARQ, tonight at 6:30pm on KOCT Channel 18 or live stream it on KOCT.org for those without Cox Cable. Catch replays of the production daily through November 1st at the following times: Weekdays/Saturdays at 6:30pm Sundays at 7:30pm... Panic at Parq is a tribute to Jodi Cilley, Founder of the Film Consortium San Diego. The seventeen-minute parody was directed by Sue Vicory and David S Dawson of IntelleXual Entertainment, and produced by Susan J. Farese of SJF Communications and Lori Morkunas Jones. Advising Producer was Francine Filsinger and Assistant Producer was Marci Krown. The writing team included Jordan Jacobo as Head Writer/Screenplay, and Assistant Writers Lisa Crawford Bruhn, David S. Dawson, Doug Lito, Marie Malham, Michelle Malham and Shannon Taylor.