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🌱 How Vista’s new parks plan and deputy mayor will shape 2026

Also check out Real Estate & Economic Update Webinar: A Look Ahead to 2026 on the Vista Patch calendar

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  • How Vista’s new parks plan and deputy mayor will shape 2026

Also on today's calendar: Real Estate & Economic Update Webinar: A Look Ahead to 2026 and 4 more events.

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Today's riddle: Can February March? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 72 and low of 45 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 71, low: 45.
  • Thursday: Partly sunny and warm, with a high of 76 and low of 44 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Vista completes parks master plan; O'Donnell named deputy mayor (thecoastnews.com) — Vista’s new parks master plan lays out millions in upgrades, new parks, and splash pads across the city, including Brengle Terrace, Breeze Hill Road, and a new Matagual neighborhood park. City leaders say the plan will guide park investments through 2035, while also naming Councilmember Dan O’Donnell as Vista’s next deputy mayor with a focus on homelessness, parks, and small businesses.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Tuesday December 16
  • Newcomers Christmas Luncheon
    Veterans Association of North County , 1617 Mission Ave , Oceanside
    11:00 am
  • Soccer Girls v Pacific Ridge
    Oceanside High Oceanside, CA 92054
    4:00 pm
  • Twisted Stitches Yarn Club
    Civic Center Library Community Rooms , 330 N Coast Hwy , Oceanside
    4:30 pm
  • Housing Commission Special Meeting
    City of Oceanside Civic Center , 300 N Coast Hwy , Oceanside
    6:15 pm
    • Wednesday December 17
  • CLR-1 CHRISTMAS PARTY
    Veterans Association of North County , 1617 Mission Ave , Oceanside
    4:00 pm
  • Wrestling v Quad Dual ANA Del Norte OG
    Oceanside High Oceanside, CA 92054
    4:30 pm
  • CLR # 1 CHRISTMAS PARTY
    Veterans Association of North County , 1617 Mission Ave , Oceanside
    5:00 pm
    • Thursday December 18
  • OHS Quarter 2 Finals 1,2 (12:55 Release)
    Oceanside High Oceanside, CA 92054
    8:30 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Upon arriving home last night about 9:45 there was a coyote in my front yard.
    I live on Cordoba. He /she crossed to the other side of the street and went up the embankment. I won't be letting my little dog out to do her… (Nextdoor Shadowridge)
  • Check out this little guy.
    I've seen a lot of mushrooms over the years but I don't recall this one. (Nextdoor Buena Creek Road)
  • Cintas posted a job opening for Warehouse Associate - Loader/Unloader (4 Day Workweek) - 2nd Shift in Vista. Apply here.
  • Michaels posted a job opening for Full-Time Truck Manager in Vista. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Vista here.

🗞 Nearby News

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  • You Don't Want to Miss a Fun-Filled Trip to This Town North of San Diego (sunset.com)

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