Oceanside Earmarks $2.5M to Clear Pier-Area Homeless Encampments
By Sarah Mitchell | Published 2026-03-11T13:16:52.095Z
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Location: Oceanside, CA, San Diego County, Carlsbad, Vista
Oceanside allocates $2.5M to clear homeless encampments near the pier after a spike in 911 calls. Focus on public safety and solutions.
A surge in 911 calls has prompted the Oceanside City Council to approve $2.5 million in emergency funds to clear homeless encampments from high-traffic areas near the pier and transit center, according to city documents. The decision, made during a special session today, addresses immediate public safety risks for Oceanside residents and businesses, according to city officials. Oceanside Police Department data showed a 25 percent spike in related 911 calls over the past month, according to polic
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