The San Diego Traveler

Dia de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is a Mexican holiday in which families and friends gather to remember loved ones who have passed on. It’s commemorated with decorated altars, sugar skulls, prayers and marigolds, and can also include food, drinks, large festivals with music and dancing, or visits to the grave sites of loved ones.
On Saturday (October 25), Cafe Sevilla will celebrate Dia de los Muertos with themed dancers, mojitos and sangria drink specials, and a Pre-Halloween party.
Oceanside’s 8th annual Dia de los Muertos Festival will take place on Sunday, November 2. Highlighting this large community celebration …read more

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While wandering through Flickr this week, I came across these amazing photos all taken this week across San Diego county:

Aren’t these remarkable? Thanks to these very talented photographers:
Photo #1 credit: Flickr http://www.flickr.com/photos/susan_w/2915524523/Photo #2 credit: Flickr http://www.flickr.com/photos/salondemaria/2924083178/Photo #3 credit: Flickr http://www.flickr.com/photos/mswebersd/2915844557/Photo #4 credit: Flickr http://www.flickr.com/photos/markkelley/2920911742/Photo #5 credit: Flickr http://www.flickr.com/photos/vissago/2926516846/

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That’s right! I turned on the TV yesterday and was surprised to hear that the San Diego Mafia is active, out in public, and has familial connections to other Mafiosa across the country, with a separate branch in Oceanside!
The San Diego Craft Mafia appeared yesterday on Uncommon Threads (on diy network). Yes, Craft Mafia.  (Shocking, isn’t it!)
 The first Craft Mafia was founded in 2003 by nine crafty businesswomen in Austin, Texas. According to their website:
“The group originally came together through a shared love for craft, DIY ethics and mutual respect. As the Craft Mafia developed it became a forum …read more

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The 32nd Annual World Bodysurfing Championships will be held this weekend (August 23-24) adjacent to the pier in Oceanside. Approximately 350-400 bodysurfers from around the world will compete in their respective age divisions for trophies and prizes.

2007 World Bodysurfing Championships
The contest is projected to start at 6:30 am each morning with age competition taking place as noted on the Heat Schedule. The Men and Women’s Grand Champions will be crowned on Sunday afternoon.

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Did you know that Oceanside is home to one of the largest Samoan populations in the United States? It makes sense then that the Samoan Cultural Celebration would be centered here in our North County, doesn’t it?
The Samoan Cultural Celebration is a week-long faith-based sports and family event that has traditionally coincided with the 4th of July, but this year was pushed back a few days at the request of the City of Oceanside. The festival  started yesterday (July 6) with an Opening Prayer Service at Melba Bishop Recreation Center.
The celebration will continue today with a softball tournament at …read more

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Juneteenth, the celebration of the emancipation of America’s last slaves (which actually took place on June 19, 1865), will be commemorated at the Oceanside Bandshell at Oceanside Municipal Pier this Saturday (June 14).
This event will include live music, arts and crafts, a food court, and health screenings. This year’s celebration has been scaled back in preparation for next year’s 100th Anniversary of the NAACP.
Another Juneteenth Celebration will take place simultaneously at Market Creek Plaza in San Diego. This event features African drumming and dancing, gospel performances, live bands, a step show, a hip hop and freestyle dance battle, kids activities, …read more

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After many delays, the North County Transit District announces that The SPRINTER rail line will begin operation on March 9, 2008.
The SPRINTER runs 22 miles along the Highway 78 corridor. Riders can board and exit at 15 stations that run between Oceanside and Escondido:

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