A word from the publisher
Have you ever heard the saying, “The best things in life are worth the wait”? Well, that’s how we here at The Osider feel about Oceanside. While this last year has felt like life has been on pause, our beloved city has been going through a crazy transformation—from sleepy little beach town to a bustling tourist destination with new opportunities around every corner. When we drive downtown, it seems that there’s a new business popping up in every other building. While some would love Oceanside to stay just as it was ten years ago, it’s just not a possibility. Change is the only constant, and with that change comes some sacrifice—the upside for our future generations outweigh our past by a mile. It’s been tough not to see the benefits of all the change when we’ve been halted by this global pandemic. We’ve seen all of the construction around town, but have yet to taste the fruits of the labor underway. But spring’s here, COVID cases are on the downturn, and Oceanside’s about to blow up like never before. Just remember that we're really close to enjoying all of these new things on offer— we just have to hang on a little bit longer to reap the rewards. Because like I said before, the best things in life are always worth the wait. Jamey Stone
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