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Save the Date! 8/29 @ 4pm for the 1st Public Workshop by RE:BEACH.

Hey Osiders! It’s time for the first (very EXCITING) public workshop for RE:BEACH - the Coastal Resilience Design Competition that will help shape the coastline of Oceanside.

The public workshop is August 29th, at Oceanside City Hall from 4-7pm and this is something you definitely want to check out.

Come out and learn about the design competition that will help retain sand on our beaches, restore and enhance our once thriving natural ecosystems, and ultimately improve our coastal community for years to come. This international design contest will have an end goal of choosing a pilot design to help retain sand on our shores and provide resiliency to our communities.

Join the RE:BEACH process and RSVP at REBEACH.org.

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It's Time to Celebrate

Join SOS for the Oceanside Independence Day Parade, June 23, 2023!

Come join Save Oceanside Sand on Saturday, June 24, 2023 in celebrating the 27th annual Independence Parade. Come see floats, bands, walking groups, cool cars and much more. The Oceanside City theme this year is "HONORING HOMETOWN HEROES".

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Bob Walker Bob Walker

Join SOS for our Next Community Meeting, June 7th, 2023

SOS will have a public community meeting June, 7th 2023, at 6:00 PM at Bagby Beer Co. in Oceanside.

SOS will have a public community meeting June, 7th 2023, at 6:00 PM at Bagby Beer Co. in Oceanside.

Come early and enjoy dinner and/or a beverage. We have a great meeting agenda providing updates on the Oceanside Coastal Management efforts, SOS updates and an amazing guest speaker, Dr. Reinhard “Ron” Flick.

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Bob Walker Bob Walker

2023 Spring Edition Newsletter Part 2

SOS Oceanside Spring Edition Newsletter (Part 2) highlights the insider scoop on important meetings discussing sand replenishment during Q1 as well as a CTA to get involved taking pictures of sand!

SOS Oceanside Spring Edition Newsletter (Part 2) highlights the insider scoop on important meetings discussing sand replenishment during Q1 as well as a CTA to get involved taking pictures of sand!

This issue includes topics on:

  • SOS Meeting with Assemblywoman Laurie Davies, Elected Officials & Staff

  • SOS Meeting with USACE Commander & Staff

  • SOS Meeting with Save Our Beaches San Clemente (SOBSC)

  • Snap the Sand

  • New Rock Art Gardens in Oceanside

  • Work with SOS!

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Bob Walker Bob Walker

2023 Spring Edition Newsletter (Part 1)

The SOS Oceanside Spring Edition 2023 Newsletter (Part 1) includes announcements of Oceanside Approving Phase 2 of the Sand Nourishment and Retention Pilot Project and more!

The SOS Oceanside Spring Edition 2023 Newsletter (Part 1) includes announcements of Oceanside Approving Phase 2 of the Sand Nourishment and Retention Pilot Project and more!

This Issue Includes Topics On:

  • Current Oceanside Beach Conditions

  • Oceanside Approves $2.6M for Phase 2 of the Sand Nourishment and Retention Pilot Project

  • SOS is now an official non-profit!

  • SOS Citizen Science

  • CoastSnap

  • SOS is looking for a Treasurer

  • Volunteer with SOS

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Bob Walker Bob Walker

Special Electoral Edition Fall 2022

While we are not a political organization and do not endorse any candidate, we do work to keep the public informed of political candidates’ positions on shoreline stabilization issues. To achieve this, we asked each candidate to provide short responses (150 words or less) to the questions posed by SOS Oceanside.   

This SOS Oceanside Special Electoral Edition 2022 newsletter includes announcements of an in-person meeting on October 27th, and political candidates’ responses to saving Oceanside’s shoreline!

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The Coast Line - Special Edition - Spring 2022

In this issue MEET OCEANSIDE’S NEW COASTAL ZONE PROGRAM MANAGER - JAYME TIMBERLAKE, and learn about SANDAG SHORELINE PRESERVATION’S FOCUS ON SAND REPLENISHMENT.

This SOS Oceanside “Special Edition” 2022 Newsletter includes announcements of:

  • SOS in-person meeting on June 4th at 9:00am

  • Meet Oceanside’s Coastal Zone Program Manager, Jayme Timberlake

  • Ways to get involved with SOS

  • SANDAG Shoreline Preservation Working Group to Focus on Sand Replenishment

Thanks for reading! Please be sure to pass this newsletter along to your friends.

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Bob Walker Bob Walker

The Coastline - SOS Newsletter - Spring 2022

This Spring 2022 Save Oceanside Sand newsletter covers topics on the Oceanside harbor dredge, the NEW Oceanside Coastal hire by the City of Oceanside and more!

This issue of Save Oceanside Sand newsletter includes:

  • Oceanside Harbor Dredging Mobilization

  • A Case for Oceanside

  • Federal Funding for Oceanside Sand

  • Progress Update on Oceanside Sand Solution

  • Testing New Approaches to Protect Coastal Communities

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Bob Walker Bob Walker

URGENT - Oceanside needs your help ASAP.

Take action and email your city council to request the City of Del Mar to not approve the proposed resolution of opposing Oceanside’s sand retention.

THIS TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 22nd, DEL MAR CITY COUNCIL IS SCHEDULED TO VOTE ON A RESOLUTION IN ATTEMPTS TO STOP OCEANSIDE’S SAND RETENTION DEVICE PROJECT.

What this means: Del Mar’s City Council is voting to OPPOSE Oceanside’s proposed construction of sand retention devices, ie (groins).

How you can help: Request the City of Del Mar to remove the item from the city agenda, or not approve the proposed resolution.

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Bob Walker Bob Walker

URGENT - SOS Needs Your Help

Take action and email your city council to request the City of Carlsbad to not approve the proposed resolution of opposing Oceanside’s sand retention.

Next Tuesday, January 11th, the Carlsbad City Council is scheduled to vote on a resolution in attempts to stop Oceanside’s sand retention device project.

What this means: Carlsbad’s City Council is voting to OPPOSE Oceanside’s proposed construction of sand retention devices, ie (groins).

How you can help: Request the City of Carlsbad to remove the item from the city agenda, or not approve the proposed resolution.

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Bob Walker Bob Walker

The Coast Line - SOS Newsletter - Summer 2021

Sand is a precious commodity on Oceanside beaches. The City Council unanimously voted 2 years ago to pursue and fund an engineering study to restore area beaches. A thorough evaluation process ranked characteristics of each of the options to conclude that a groin field best suits the conditions in Oceanside. Lead engineer Brian Leslie from GHD suggested that a pilot project of 4 groins be installed and monitored along the South Strand to establish their effect on sand retention.

This Issue of Save Oceanside Sand newsletter includes:

  • Breakfast Meeting at Buccaneer - Saturday, July 31, 8:30 am

  • City of Oceanside Sand Study Reveal

  • City of Oceanside Local Coastal Zone Administrator

  • Save Oceanside Sand Pop-ups on the Strand every Saturday during Summer

  • City of Oceanside Beach Access Issues

  • Save Oceanside Sand Welcomes Hospitality Industry

  • Oceanside Longboard Surf Contest

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Bob Walker Bob Walker

The Coast Line - SOS Newsletter - Spring/Summer 2021

Save Oceanside Sand has been busy supporting the Oceanside Sand Study during the Covid shutdown. We’re ready to share progress, answer questions and prepare for the results of the study.

This Issue Includes:

  • Next Meeting, Buccaneer Park - Saturday May 22, 2021 @ 8:30am

  • Oceanside Sand Study Reveal

  • Oceanside’s Current Beach Conditions

  • Save Oceanside Sand Citizen Science Update

  • Coastal Commission Watch

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Bob Walker Bob Walker

The Coast Line - SOS Newsletter - Fall 2020

This issue of The Coast Line includes a couple of new features for all interested in Saving Oceanside Sand. It’s a valuable article for those who want to dive a little deeper into the approval process for coastal projects.

This Issue Includes:

  • Sand Study Public Forum- by Dirk Ackema

  • Local Legends- Charlie Anderson interview

  • City Council Candidate Poll- by Steve Maschue

  • Coastal Commission Watch- by Patrick Alford

  • Calling all Citizen Scientists- by Serena Milne

  • Annual Harbor Dredging- by Dirk Ackema

  • Loma Alta Creek Restoration- by Nick Ricci

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Bob Walker Bob Walker

The Coast Line - SOS Newsletter - Summer 2020

Oceanside has an opportunity to find a solution that goes beyond a temporary annual replenishment of sand. It requires a vision that using today’s technology and tailored to the unique situation in Oceanside a more effective solution is feasible. SOS is working to insure that Oceanside will be an innovative leader to restore our beaches and prepare for sea level rise.

This Issue Includes:

  • SOS South Oceanside Beach Walk, by Matt Caulfield

  • SOS Participants in Coastal Resiliency Webinar, by Steve Maschue

  • Citizen Scientist Opportunities, by Bob Ashton

  • More Sand for Oceanside Beaches, by Dirk Ackema

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Bob Walker Bob Walker

The Coast Line - SOS Newsletter - Spring 2020

We are celebrating a big milestone as the City Council has voted to fund a Sand Retention and Replenishment Study. The study will be contracted out to GHD Group, a professional engineering firm with extensive experience designing coastal improvement projects. This is a very important first step towards restoring our beaches, thank you City Council and Public Works Director Kiel Kroger!

This Issue Includes:

  • !S.O.S.Oceanside! is planning to have a public meeting Tuesday May 19

  • The City Council has voted to fund a Sand Retention and Replenishment Study

  • GHD will engage scientists at Scripps Institute and local stakeholders to develop solutions which will consider successful projects built worldwide.

  • Let's keep up the pressure until we restore our beaches.

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Bob Walker Bob Walker

The Coast Line - SOS Newsletter - Winter 2020

Our Winter quarterly meeting will be held Tuesday, February 18 at 6pm and feature guest speaker, Oceanside City Principal Planner Russ Cunningham. Russ will be speaking about the City's effort to update our Local Coastal Plan with the California Coastal Commission. The LCP will guide future development in Oceanside and be an important resource for adapting to sea-level rise.

This Issue Includes:

  • Our Winter quarterly meeting will be held Tuesday, February 18 at 6pm

  • Beachfront Property Owners Unite

  • King Tide Hits Wisconsin Street

  • Oceanside Sand Study

  • Spots to Shop and Drop $

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Bob Walker Bob Walker

The Coast Line - SOS Newsletter - Fall 2019

It's unanimous, our City Council has launched an effort to restore our beaches! On October 9, 2019, the City Council members all agreed to amend the City General Fund and direct staff to determine the cost for a sand retention study. A common theme is we all agree the beach sand retention solution must be supported by sound engineering and scientific data.

This Issue Includes:

  • Oceanside City Council approves motion to amend funding and solicit for beach sand retention solutions.

  • Shout out to the public policy club from Rancho Buena Vista High School

  • High tide aerial video of the Oceanside coastline

  • Upcoming events & how you can help Save Oceanside Sand

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Bob Walker Bob Walker

The Coast Line - SOS Newsletter - First Edition 2019

After months of meeting with City officials, we have learned that the Oceanside City Council will consider an agenda item to restore our beaches!! SOS members are encouraged to show up and support this vote as an important first step to Save Oceanside Sand!!!


This issue includes:

  • Local advocates for sustainable Oceanside beaches

  • Take Action Now! Text beach to 52886

  • Recap of September 2019 meeting

  • Oceanside to vote on Sand Retention Study

  • Community support of our mission is essential

  • Upcoming events & how you can help!

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