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11/22/2025

Interstate 5 closed from Highway 76 to Christianitos in San Clemente for CHP activity.

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=1245987337565336&id=100064622442341&mibextid=CDWPTG

FINAL UPDATE: ALL LANES ARE NOW OPEN!
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Important Traffic Update – Oceanside (11/22 at 1:53 pm)

Southbound I-5 lanes 2 through 4 are now OPEN.

Continue to use caution as law enforcement remain on scene.
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Traffic Update – 11/22 at 9:30am
I- 5 north of Harbor Dr. (Camp Pendleton)

The following lanes are now open:
•Southbound I-5: Right shoulder
•Northbound I-5: the 2 to 4 lanes

Please continue to use caution and watch for personnel in the area.
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🚨 Traffic Alert – Oceanside 🚨
Both n/b & s/b I-5, north of Harbor Drive, are currently shut down due to police activity. Closure can last up to SEVERAL hours, please take alternate routes.

11/21/2025

11/20/2025

Sunset Market Closed on November 20
Due to inclement weather producing unfavorable and unsafe conditions, the Oceanside Sunset Market will be closed on November 20.

11/18/2025

SR-78 Closure Information for This Week
Caltrans has informed the City of Vista that they will be temporarily closing Highway 78 at Mar Vista Drive from 10 pm-5 am to allow for construction of the pedestrian walkway on the bridge.
Westbound Closure & Detour Information

Westbound closure dates: November 18 & 19

Detour Information:

Exit at Sycamore Avenue and turn left

Turn right on South Melrose Drive

Turn right on Hacienda Drive

Turn left on Vista Village Drive

Turn left onto the west SR-78 onramp

Eastbound Closure & Detour Information

Eastbound closure dates: November 19-20 and November 23

Detour Information:

Exit at Mar Vista Drive

Proceed to east bound SR-78 onramp

The City has not yet been notified that there could be changes to the schedule due to inclement weather. For more information on this Caltrans project, visit the link below or call 619.688.6670.

Click here for the SR-78 Project Information from Caltrans.
https://www.thevistapress.com/city-of-vista-news-225/

11/15/2025

Pedestrian killed, collision under investigation

A fatal collision involving a vehicle and a pedestrian in Vista is under investigation.

On Friday, November 14, 2025, at about 8:14 p.m., deputies from the Vista Sheriff’s Station responded to reports of a collision in the 300 block of South Melrose Drive.

Pedestrian killed, collision under investigation A fatal collision involving a vehicle and a pedestrian in Vista is under

11/10/2025

Salute to Service: Vista Veterans Day Ceremony
November 11 • 9-10AM - 267 S. Santa Fe, Vista.
The community is invited to gather for this public event honoring the service and sacrifice of our nation’s veterans. The ceremony offers residents a meaningful opportunity to come together, pay tribute, and express gratitude to the men and women who have worn our country’s uniform.
KEYNOTE SPEAKER: Col. Vincent Lostetter, USAF, Ret.

VISTA CITY COUNCIL: Mayor John Franklin, Deputy Mayor Katie Melendez, and Councilmembers Corinna Contreras, Dan O’Donnell, Jeff Fox

SPECIAL GUESTS: Veterans Assistance North County John Mullen, Purple Heart Foundation Tom Moore, Post Commander American Legion Post 365 Paul Krueger, Post Commander Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7041 Lt. Col Rick Espitia, USMC, Ret. CEO Wounded Warrior Homes

NATIONAL ANTHEM: Deputy Camille Reyes, San Diego Sheriff's Office
TRUMPET: Corey Wickline
https://www.thevistapress.com/salute-to-service-vista-veterans-day-ceremony/

11/02/2025

Giving Tuesday, It is touted as a "global generosity movement unleashing the power of people and organizations to transform their communities and the world". Offering a kind smile, a helping hand, or an hour of your time—these acts have a way of rippling out, becoming part of something much greater. That is the power of radical generosity. Pledge $5, $10 monthly to your favorite nonprofit and support their cause..
_ Pride of Vista Lions Club -https://povlions.org/
- Vista Historical Society & Museum -https://www.vistahistoricalsociety.com/
Date: Tuesday, December 2, 2025

10/29/2025

TOMORROW Emergency Food Distribution in Escondido Amid CalFresh Delays
When:
Thursday, October 30, 2025
11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Where:
Betty & Melvin Cohn Center, 550 West Washington Avenue, Escondido, CA 92025

https://www.thevistapress.com/tomorrow-emergency-food-distribution-in-escondido-amid-calfresh-delays/