Oceanside Chamber of Commerce

The Oceanside Chamber is one of the leading business organizations in San Diego County. Signature events include Oceanside Harbor Days, Armed Forces Day Operation Appreciation, Oceanside Business Expo and North County Health Fair

EVACUATIONS

CalFire announced that the mandatory evacuations in Oceanside will not be lifted today and will be reassessed Saturday morning due to continuing red flag wind conditions and smoldering fire areas.  Evacuation orders are still in effect and the map area has not changed since last night at 10:00 p.m.

SHELTERS

The shelter at Oceanside High School has reached capacity.

People seeking shelter should go to the gymnasium at Palomar College.  The address is:

1140 W. Mission Rd.

San Marcos, CA 92069

This is a pet-friendly facility for small animals (e.g., cats and dogs).

The Del Mar Fairgrounds is open for large animals.

CURRENT MANDATORY EVACUATIONS:

Areas north of North River Road to Camp Pendleton

Areas east of Douglas Drive to Fallbrook and Oceanside City limits

Areas east and north of Oceanside Municipal Golf Course

Areas east of Melrose between N. Santa Fe Bobier

Areas east of N. Santa Fe Drive

Areas east of College between North River Road and the 76

A reverse 9-1-1 call has been placed for those residing in the mandatory evacuation areas as well as the Oceanside Police Department using vehicles and a Public Announcement System.

MAP

DONATIONS

People wishing to make donations of cash, check and credit card can visit the Country Club Senior Center in Oceanside on Monday.  Additionally, people may donate to

sdfoundation.org

to help fire victims.

Please do not fly drones anywhere near the fire impacted areas so that aircraft can safely conduct their operations.

Public Information Access

http://www.SDCountyemergency.com

http://www.fire.ca.gov/

http://www.readysandiego.org

Radio (600AM, HAM Radio, etc)

Website:

http://www.ci.oceanside.ca.us

Facebook:

http://www.facebook.com/CityofOceanside

Television (KOCT Ch19)

Twitter: @cityofoceanside

Hashtags: #oceanside #LilacFire

CALTRANS UPDATE

Cal Trans update on the Lilac Fire. Fortunately, there have been no changes this morning. Fire is currently at 4,100 acres and 85 structures have been burned. Evacuated areas are currently not allowed to return to their homes. Roads currently closed are:

ROAD AND FREEWAY CLOSURES

  • Gopher Canyon Road is closed from East Vista Way to Little Gopher Canyon Road
  • Old River Road at Little Gopher Canyon Road through Golf Club Drive
  • Camino Del Rey is closed at State Route 76 to Old Highway 395
  • Old Highway 395 closed from SR_76 to West Lilac Road
  • West Lilac Road from Old Highway 395 to Camino Del Rey
  • SR-76, from Old Highway 395 to Via Monserate (CHP estimates closure through Friday morning)
  • South Mission Road is closed at Winterhaven Road to southbound traffic all the way to SR-76
  • SB-15 to Old Highway 395 off-ramp is closed
  • Camino Del Rey at the Old Highway 395
  • Camino Del Rey at West Lilac
  • Camino Del Rey East of SR-76
  • SR-76 is closed between I-15 and East Vista Way

Mandatory evacuations are in effect for (the most recent listed first):

  • The area south of N. River Road, North of Oceanside Blvd. West of Melrose Drive and N. Santa Fe, and East of Old Grove Road and Douglas Drive
  • The area east of Douglas Drive, West of Wishire Road, North of N. River Road and South of Camp Pendleton Eastern Fence Line
  • The area south of Reche Road, North of Burma Road, North of Burma Road and East of the Camp Pendleton Eastern Fence
  • The area South of North River Road, North of Bobier Drive, East of Melrose and North Santa fe, and West of East Vista Way
  • South of Reche Road, west of I-15 (6:30 p.m., Thursday)
  • East of Green Canyon Road and South Mission Road (6:30 p.m., Thursday)
  • North of SR-76 (6:30 p.m., Thursday)
  • South of Burma Road
  • East of Wilshire
  • North of North River Road
  • West of South Mission Road
  • East Vista Way and Mission Road
  • South of North River Road
  • West of East Vista Way
  • North of Bobier Drive
  • East of Melrose and North Santa Fe
  • SR-76 west of I-15 and north of Gopher Canyon Road
  • East of Village Way and Mission Road
  • Douglas to Oceanside’s eastern city limits and all areas north of N. River Road

Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton said residents in the San Luis Rey area are under an evacuation warning. No order has been given at this time.

The area South of S. Santa Fe and South of N. River Rd., West of Old Grove Road and West of Douglas Drive, North of Oceanside Blvd. and North of SR-76 is also under a voluntary evacuation.

EVACUATION SHELTERS

  • EL CAJON: Bostonia Park & Recreation Center (1049 Bostonia Street)
  • ESCONDIDO: East Valley Community Center (2245 E. Valley Parkway)
  • OCEANSIDE: New Venture Christian Fellowship (4000 Mystra Drive)
  • OCEANSIDE: Oceanside High School (1 Pirates Cove Way) - reached capacity Thursday night.
  • SAN MARCOS: Palomar College (1140 West Mission Road)
  • CARLSBAD: The Forum at Carlsbad (1923 Calle Barcelona) is a temporary shelter
  • CARLSBAD: Stagecoach Community Park (3420 Camino De Los Coches) - reached capacity Thursday night.

As of 9:30 p.m. Fallbrook High School was no longer an evacuation center. Residents were moved to East Valley Community Center in Escondido.

As of 11 p.m., the Stagecoach community Park in Carlsbad was at capacity and no longer accepting evacuees. Evacuees for both were being directed to East Valley Community Center in Escondido.

ANIMAL EVACUATIONS

The Del Mar Fairgrounds and the San Diego Polo Fields in Del Mar are open for large animal evacuations. After dark, all evacuations will be sent to the fairgrounds.

People bringing animals are asked to bring hay, halters and buckets if possible.

People who need assistance evacuating large animals should call the county’s Department of Animal Service’s 24-hour emergency dispatch at (619) 236-2341 or the San Diego Humane Society at (619) 243-3466.

The Del Mar Fairgrounds Animal Evacuation Center is currently fully staffed with volunteers but a spokeswoman for the center said people who wish to volunteer on Friday can show up beginning at 6 a.m.

In addition, they are asking for donations of feed and bedding (shavings, etc) for the animals that are being sheltered from the fire (more than 100 have been brought in on Thursday).

People making donations or seeking to house their livestock at the center are asked to enter the East Stable Gate, which is the first gate off of Jimmy Durante Boulevard. For more information on how to volunteer visit

here

.

FRIDAY SCHOOL CLOSURES

Schools were issuing closures for Friday. Some were not immediately threatened by the fire, but were shuttering school doors due to poor air quality or out of concern for their students.

  • Bella Mente Montessori Academy
  • Bonsall Unified School District
  • Carlsbad Unified School District
  • Classical Academy and Classical Academy High School
  • Coastal Academy
  • Epiphany Prep: Escondido campus (charter school)
  • Escondido Charter High School
  • Fallbrook Union Elementary School District
  • Fallbrook Union High School District
  • Guajome Park Academy (Vista)
  • Heritage K-8 Charter
  • Julian Union Elementary School District
  • Julian Union High School District
  • Momentum Learning juvenile court and community schools (operated by the San Diego County Office of Education): Youth Day Center, Breaking Cycles, Innovations Academy of Empowerment, North County Technology Academy
  • Mountain Empire Unified School District
  • North County Academy
  • North County Trade Tech High School
  • Oceanside Unified School District
  • Pacific View Charter School
  • San Marcos Unified School District
  • Spencer Valley School District
  • Temecula Valley Unified School District
  • Vista Unified School District
  • Warner Unified School District
  • The Children’s Paradise Preschool locations in Vista and Oceanside will be closed.

OTHER CLOSURES

Legoland California will be closed Friday out of consideration for employees affected by the recent fires.The aquarium and hotel will remain open.

The County of San Diego Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) is closing the following Oceanside and Fallbrook facilities on Friday, Dec. 8 due to the Lilac Fire:

  • North Coastal Family Resource Center, Aging and Independence Services, and Child Welfare Services located at Union Plaza Court in Oceanside
  • North Coastal Public Health Center located at 3609 Ocean Ranch Boulevard in Oceanside
  • Fallbrook Community Resource Center at 202 West College Street

The VA Oceanside Clinic is closed and all appointments are canceled for Friday, Dec. 8.

FRIDAY COLLEGE CLOSURES

  • Cal State San Marcos
  • Palomar College
  • Mira Costa College (all campuses)

OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Due to the fire, several North County Transit District (NCTD) routes were halted. A full list of routes affected can be

found in the Breeze section

.

The county was reminding people seeking information about the fire to call 211 and that 911 should only be used for emergency situations. In addition, officials are stressing that the 211 line is only for people directly impacted by the fire and that residents of other areas should not be calling that number.

OHS ELD WELCOMES YOU TO OUR 2ND ANNUAL CULTURAL TEA TALK       Tuesday, November 07, 2017 9:30 AM - 10:45 AM PST1 Pirates Cove Way Oceanside, CA 92054 It’s that time again! For the second year in a row, our ELD students will be kicking off 20% Projects by hosting the OHS Cultural Tea Talk. They will be discussing the strengths of our community, addressing some of the struggles we face and brainstorming ideas of how we can actively contribute to the success and growth of Oceanside. If your schedule permits, we would love for you to come be a part of it all. Join us the morning of Nov. 7th in the MPR (check-in starting at 9:15 am with talks beginning around 9:30). Please see the attached invite for details. If you are able to attend, please RSVP by Nov. 3rd as they will be assigning community members to tables.

Live WaterSmart by Adjusting Irrigation Systems When it’s Time to “Fall Back” End of daylight saving time a reminder to reduce outdoor watering for fall and winterWhen daylight saving time ends on Nov. 5, residents can take action to save water in...

Live WaterSmart by Adjusting Irrigation Systems When it’s Time to “Fall Back”  End of daylight saving time a reminder to reduce outdoor watering for fall and winterWhen daylight saving time ends on Nov. 5, residents can take action to save water in the months ahead by remembering to adjust their irrigation systems when they adjust other clocks. “Adjusting irrigation is an easy way to Live WaterSmart, since landscapes need less water as the days get shorter and cooler,” said Dana Friehauf, a water resources manager for the San Diego County Water Authority. “Residents also should make sure their irrigation systems are working correctly and are free of broken sprinkler heads or other leaks that waste water.”
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THE SAN LUIS REY CHORALE RETURNS FOR CHRISTMAS!
Jump start your Christmas spirit with over 60 voices of San Luis Rey Chorale with The Chamber Orchestra!
Enjoy your favorite Christmas Carols in the beautiful Historic Church!
Friday, December 1st at...

THE SAN LUIS REY CHORALE RETURNS FOR CHRISTMAS!

Jump start your Christmas spirit with over 60 voices of San Luis Rey Chorale with The Chamber Orchestra!

Enjoy your favorite Christmas Carols in the beautiful Historic Church!

Friday, December 1st at 7pm

(Recommended arrival time 6:30 p.m.)

Front Section:  $60 per person-Dessert Reception included

Middle Section:  $50 per person-Dessert Reception included

Back Section:       $40 per person. Dessert Reception included.

Saturday, December 2nd at 2pm – Encore Performance
No dessert reception. All seats $30, first come first seated. Recommended arrival time is 1:30pm.

Proceeds will benefit the preservation & operation of Old Mission San Luis Rey

To register go to: http://bit.ly/2i85oA8

Sing-a-Long-a Sound of Music is coming to the Old Mission!

Experience the sell-out sensation that took London and New York by storm! Having started in the UK back in 1999, the Sing-a-Long-a Sound of Music show has now become a worldwide hit, playing to packed houses across the globe with over 10,000 performances in 11 different countries!

So warm up your voice….Sing-a-Long Sound of Music unites live theatre with the classic Julie Andrews film musical in glorious, full-screen technicolor, complete with subtitles so that the whole audience can sing along for some Do-Re-Mi-FUN!  

This is no ordinary movie screening.  It’s an event complete with costume contests, props for audience participation and of course, a screening of the classic movie with lyrics for singing along.

“If you’ve always wanted to be part of a musical, this is your chance!”  ABC World News Tonight

For TICKETS click the Register at: http://bit.ly/2gLtPXK

Food, beverages & strudel available for purchase before the show!

The Friends of Oceanside Parks and Recreation will be hosting Holiday Dance 2017 at Junior Seau Beach Community Center
300 North the Strand Oceanside, CA 92054. Live music by the Encore and casual meal will be served! This is an annual event and fundraiser to assist the Friends of Oceanside Parks and Recreation, so they can support future events in the community such as summer concerts, movies in the parks and more!

What to Remember When Choosing a Medicare Plan
The Medicare Annual Election Period takes place this fall from Oct. 15 through Dec. 7. It’s a time for people with Medicare to make important decisions about their health care, such as whether to consider Medicare Advantage plans or Medicare Prescription Drug Plans.
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The Friends of Oceanside Parks and Recreation will be hosting a Heritage Park Fall Festival and Chili Cook Off on Saturday, November 4th from 12noon – 4pm (chili from 12noon-2pm). The event is free and will include music, food and vendors booths. The “chili tasting” is $5 per person. The North County Model Railroad Society will be open for viewing as well as the “Trains For Kids” room. Heritage Park is located at 220 Peyri Road in Oceanside. This is an annual event and fundraiser to assist the Friends of Oceanside Parks and Recreation, so they can support future events in the community such as summer concerts, movies in the
parks and more!

Saturday, October 28, 2017 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM

To find the collection site nearest you, visit:http://www.deadiversion.usdoj.gov

Rx Abuse Hotline:

(877) 662-6384

LOCATIONS in NORTHERN SAN DIEGO COUNTY: (For the location nearest you, visit www.DEA.gov)

± Tri-City Medical Center 4002 Vista Way, Oceanside

± Scripps Encinitas Hospital 354 Santa Fe Drive, Encinitas

± Scripps Coastal Medical Center 2176 Salk Ave., Carlsbad

± Scripps Rancho Bernardo Clinic 15004 Innovation Drive, San Diego

± Fallbrook Sheriff’s Station 388 E. Alvarado St., Fallbrook

± Escondido Police Station 1163 N. Centre City Pkwy., Escondido

± Albertson’s Parking Lot 1459 Main St., Ramona

± Poway Sheriff’s Station 13100 Bowron Road, Poway

± Walgreens Parking Lot 310 Sycamore Ave., Vista

± Kaiser Permanente San Marcos 400 Craven Road, San Marcos

± Borrego Springs Sheriff’s Station 571 Palm Canyon Dr., Suite #A, Borrego Springs

ROSE PARADE TRIP WITH City of Oceanside Parks and Recreation
The City of Oceanside Parks & Recreation Division is hosting a road trip to the 129th Rose Parade in Pasadena on January 1, 2018. The parade will feature floral floats, spirited marching bands and high-stepping equestrian units along the 5 ½ mile route down Colorado Boulevard. Experience – in person – the magic of New Year’s Day in an unrivaled celebration, exclusive to the streets of Pasadena! Trip participants will meet at 4:00 a.m. at the El Corazon Senior Center on January 1, 2018. The Parade commences at 8:00 a.m. and the bus will return to El Corazon Senior Center by approximately 4:00 p.m. Breakfast, round trip bus ride, souvenir seat cushion, lunch, program, official souvenir pin and admission are included. Tickets include front row seats at West Colorado & Orange Grove for parade viewing! The cost is $200 per person.
For more info go to: http://bit.ly/2ixkEui