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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Oceanside public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
El Niño local emergency and storm preparedness
The city is bracing for a predicted 'Super El Niño' that could bring bigger surf, coastal erosion, and flooding in the San Luis Rey River corridor, the Strand, and low-lying creek areas. The emergency declaration speeds permits and can unlock state disaster funds. Residents can grab ten free sandbags at Moody's, with a second fill location coming.
San Luis Rey River Flood Protection Project
The city is paying $8.67 million to unlock $26 million in federal funds for sediment removal before a potentially severe El Niño winter. The levee only provides about 62-year flood protection at its weakest points, protecting roughly 4,500 properties, and larger cost increases are expected in 2027.