For three years, neighbors and community members—through Oceanside Speaks Out (OSO)—have been fighting a massive warehouse project that threatens our health, safety, and way of life. Together, we rallied, testified, hired experts, and won. On May 21, 2025, the City Council voted 3–2 to reject the project and grant the community appeal. But on August 6th, everything changed. At what should have been a simple meeting to finalize that vote, the developer offered the City Council $2.5 million to spend however they pleased. Councilmember Jimmy Figueroa flipped his vote and approved the Eddie Jones Warehouse, Manufacturing and Distribution Facility, thus rejecting our appeal.

In certifying the original Environmental Impact Report and corresponding project, Jimmy Figueroa as well as Peter Weiss and Rick Robinson, have ultimately granted the developer the opportunity to build whatever future tenants might want as long as it is equal to or less than the original proposal for a 567,000 sq ft commercial structure with 114 truck bays. While there was a verbal agreement for 28 truck bays, the planning staff confirmed in multiple meetings that the developer would just need to revise the Conditional Use Permit application to add more truck bays. There are no restrictions on hours of operation, and the future tenants are unknown.

This betrayal puts all of Oceanside at risk:

Our wellbeing and kids’ health cannot be bought

Our peace and quiet cannot be bought

Our safety on Hwy 76 and I-5 cannot be bought

This warehouse would bring traffic, air pollution, and environmental harm. It threatens not just nearby neighborhoods, but our shared spaces—the San Luis Rey bike trail, Prince Skate Park, and the parks and schools that make Oceanside a place worth living.

We’ve stopped this project before. We can do it again.

We have initiated a lawsuit citing California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) violations, and need to hire a lawyer to represent the community. We need to raise $75,000 to hire a qualified lawyer who can help us win. It’s a big number—but it’s achievable if we come together.

If 750 people give $100, we’ll reach our goal

Every single donation—no matter the size—gets us closer

Developers are betting we’ll give up. They’re counting on people thinking this fight is too big. But Oceanside is not for sale.

Please join us. Stand up for our kids, our health, and our community’s future. Together, we can stop this warehouse once and for all.

Donate today. Every dollar counts.

All funds collected via this fundraising effort will go towards legal expenses to continue the fight against the Eddie Jones Warehouse, Manufacturing and Distribution Facility. We have a lawyer who can represent the case, but we need the Oceanside community to come together to fund the expense of the lawsuit. There were mistakes in the analysis prepared for the Environmental Impact Report and we have a good case against the City of Oceanside in how they approved this project. We will post updates on legal action to this fundraising page so all those who contribute can follow our progress.

FAQs

What is this lawsuit trying to do?

This lawsuit will challenge the City’s approval of the Eddie Jones Warehouse Project. It will focus on how the project harms our community: traffic gridlock, air pollution, noise and light pollution, threats to pedestrian and cyclist safety, and major impacts on our overall quality of life.

There is also a separate lawsuit by another nonprofit focused specifically on greenhouse gas emissions. Our lawsuit complements theirs but focuses on the direct harms to Oceanside residents.

How does this warehouse affect me?

Traffic: The Environmental Impact Report admits this warehouse will add 140 heavy truck trips per day on Benet Rd and Hwy 76—plus 1,000+ daily car trips from employees and smaller vehicles. And there’s zero funding for road or traffic improvements. Add Ocean Kamp traffic, and Foussat Rd, Hwy 76, and I-5 will be overwhelmed.

Air Quality: This facility could operate 24/7, 7 days a week. Semi-trucks, forklifts, service trucks, and employee vehicles would pump out pollution far above safe standards. The San Luis Rey River is also at risk of contamination.

Noise & Light Pollution: Constant truck movement and round-the-clock operations will disrupt neighborhoods and wildlife alike.

Public Safety: More trucks on Benet Rd and Foussat Rd mean higher risks for cars, pedestrians, bicyclists, and skateboarders. In an emergency like a fire, heavy traffic could trap residents and block first responders.

Transparency: Most nearby residents weren’t even informed this project was in the works. The City ignored or downplayed community concerns, rushing approval without honest dialogue.

Oceanside’s Future: Do we want to remain a beach city that attracts families, visitors, and environmentally friendly businesses? Or do we want a giant warehouse distribution hub— less than 4 miles from the beach, next to a federally protected habitat, and right beside our river bike trail and planned Wave Park?

Links of Interest — Learn More & See the Proof

We believe in full transparency. Here are trusted sources and reports that show exactly what’s happening and why this fight matters.

The Coast News: Oceanside approves Eddie Jones Project, reversing previous denial, https://thecoastnews.com/oceanside-approves-eddie-jones-project-reversing-previous-denial/

Coverage of how the City Council flipped its decision after a $2.5 million developer offer.

CBS8: Oceanside moves forward with Eddie Jones Project, https://www.cbs8.com/article/news/local/oceanside-moves-forward-with-eddie-jones-project/509-657b133b-f8e4-42ae-80c3-ef4dfa3c970d

Local news detailing how the warehouse was pushed through despite community opposition.

KPBS: Nonprofit sues Oceanside over Eddie Jones Warehouse Project approval, https://www.kpbs.org/news/environment/2025/09/15/nonprofit-sues-oceanside-over-eddie-jones-warehouse-project-approval

Shows this fight has legal momentum—other organizations also see the project’s approval as unlawful.

City of Oceanside — Environmental Impact Report (EIR): Eddie Jones Warehouse, Manufacturing & Distribution Facility Project, https://www.ci.oceanside.ca.us/government/development-services/planning/ceqa/eddie-jones-warehouse-manufacturing-and-distribution-facility-project-eir

The official report outlining traffic, pollution, noise, and environmental risks—facts the City chose to ignore.

Air Quality Data for Oceanside (IQAir): Real-time & historical AQI, https://www.iqair.com/us/usa/california/oceanside

Shows current and historic air quality levels—already fragile, and at risk of worsening with round-the-clock truck traffic.

San Diego County Air Quality Forecasts: Regional AQI forecasts, https://www.sdapcd.org/content/sdapcd/air-quality/air-quality-forecast.html

Official daily forecasts—useful to track how close we already are to unhealthy thresholds.

First Street Foundation: Projected climate and air quality risks for Oceanside, https://firststreet.org/neighborhood/downtown-oceanside-ca/24919_fsid/air

Long-term projections showing increased exposure to poor air quality days, magnified by industrial development like this warehouse.

Oceanside Speaks Out (OSO): Our official site, https://www.oceansidespeaksout2.org

Regular updates, community actions, and resources directly from local residents leading this fight.