Fire Mountain residents fail to stop 35-home project at corner of I-5 and SR-78

Fire Mountain residents fail to stop 35-home project at corner of I-5 and SR-78

Oceanside’s City Council unanimously approved a plan Wednesday to build 35 single-family homes on four vacant acres at the edge of the older Fire Mountain neighborhood, despite strong opposition from residents worried about the increased traffic and public safety hazards. “There are no continuous or complete sidewalks on streets adjacent to the project,” said long-time resident Bob Ashton. “This city is not ready to absorb the negative pedestria…