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🌱 Patch AM: Drive-By Shootings; Fatal Beating; Series Of Sexual Batteries: Oceanside, San Diego County Crime Log

And check out Sunday Morning Metaphysics at Center Spiritual Living Carlsbad on the Oceanside Patch calendar

Saturday August 22nd Patch AM (Patch graphic)

What's up Oceanside! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Oceanside crimes, rescues and wildfire arrests spotlighted in countywide roundup
  • Which classic films are coming to Oceanside's Civic Center Library?
  • How many new cannabis shops could open in Oceanside after this vote?

Also on today's calendar: Sunday Morning Metaphysics at Center Spiritual Living Carlsbad and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the longest word in the dictionary? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Mostly sunny and humid, with a high of 83 and low of 64 degrees.
  • Sunday: Partly sunny and warm, temps: high: 86, low: 63. 🌶 Hot!
  • Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 88 and low of 65 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Drive-By Shootings; Fatal Beating; Series Of Sexual Batteries: Oceanside, San Diego County Crime Log (patch.com) — Oceanside residents are highlighted in a countywide crime roundup, including a dramatic rescue of an unconscious woman from a burning vehicle and the sentencing of an Oceanside man for sexual batteries on female hikers at Calavera Preserve. The piece also notes a drive-by shooting investigation at a North County restaurant and several serious incidents elsewhere in San Diego County, from wildfires to homicide arrests.
   

2. Oceanside Public Library Presents Beyond The Badlands, a Movie Series - (thevistapress.com) — Oceanside residents can catch a free four-film series, Beyond the Badlands, at the Civic Center Library starting September 16, with screenings running through December. Hosted by Palomar College cinema professor Garrett Chaffin-Quiray, each evening includes a talk, discussion, and light refreshments, all sponsored by Friends of the Oceanside Public Library.
   

3. Oceanside creates openings for two more cannabis retail licenses (sandiegouniontribune.com) — Oceanside's City Council has expanded available cannabis retail licenses from four to six, allowing all three tied applicants to pursue storefronts. The move aims to avoid lawsuits and improve chances shops actually open, while drawing opposition from the mayor, some councilmembers, and health advocates concerned about youth exposure.
   

4. CHP cracks down on street racing across San Diego County (amedpost.com) — Drivers in and around Oceanside are being warned that California Highway Patrol officers are stepping up enforcement against illegal street racing and reckless driving on local freeways and roads. CHP Oceanside has released body camera footage of recent stops and arrests, and officers emphasize that racers face arrest, vehicle impoundment, and serious safety risks to everyone nearby.
   

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Ok Oceanside! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Smiles, because it has a mile between "s". (Thank you Sharon M. for sending it in!)
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