Community Corner
🌱 Big Rig Explodes on I-5 + Carlsbad Village Street Faire Returns
The quickest way to get caught up on the most important things happening today in Oceanside-Camp Pendleton.
Welcome back, Oceanside-Camp Pendleton! Let's get you all caught up to start this day off on an informed note.
First, today's weather:
Areas of low clouds, then sun. High: 68 Low: 51.
Oceanside Chamber presents Operation Appreciation at the Oceanside Pier Amphitheater on May 21! A day of fun and recognition for all active-duty military and their families as they are treated to a day of free food, entertainment and a fun zone for kids. This event is open to the public, with food and fun zone tickets available for purchase. From 11 AM - 4 PM. MORE INFO
Here are the top five stories today in Oceanside-Camp Pendleton:
- A big rig traveling on the Interstate 5 freeway northbound in San Clemente caught fire and exploded Thursday afternoon, the California Highway Patrol reported. The fire was reported at 12:57 p.m. on the freeway near El Camino Real, when an 18-wheeler holding loads of combustible tanks was seen with flames beneath its cab. The incident shut down all lanes of the freeway Thursday afternoon, creating a stand-still on the freeway stretching back miles. (Oceanside-Camp Pendleton)
- Lea Brown, supervisor at Camp Pendleton's Recycling Center, couldn't temper her enthusiasm about the importance of recycling as much of the base's waste as possible. "I'm looking and researching new ways every day," she said as she walked across the yard showing off the multiple ways scrap metal, cardboard, even old tracks off of vehicles are collected and kept from landfills. The base was the first in the Marine Corps to recycle the brass casings that pile up at its many target ranges. Brown pointed out rows of 6,000-pound bins now filled with .50 caliber brass casings collected by Marines after firing round after round in training. (OCRegister)
- The Carlsbad Village Street Faire is set for 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, featuring more than 800 vendors in downtown Carlsbad Village. The 48th annual event features a variety of local and international artisan-crafted goods, apparel, accessories and antiques, and a beer garden with live entertainment. There will be children's rides, an international food court and an old-fashioned pancake breakfast. Admission is free. (pacificsandiego.com)
- The FBI in San Diego Thursday warned parents and caregivers about an increase in "sextortion" incidents involving young children. According to the FBI, the agency has received more reports of adults posing as young girls coercing young boys through social media to produce sexual images and videos, and then extorting money from them. Sextortion is a crime, and involves an adult contacting a minor over online platforms such as an app, game or social media account. (San Diego Patch)
- California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced Thursday his office has launched "a first-of-its-kind" investigation into the fossil fuel and petrochemical industries for "their role in causing and exacerbating the global plastics pollution crisis." "For decades, the fossil fuel and petrochemical industries have promoted the myth that we can recycle our way out of the plastics pollution problem," Bonta's office said in a news release. We can't — and for decades the fossil fuel and petrochemical industries have convinced the public that it's possible, according to the attorney general. (Murrieta Patch)
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Today in Oceanside-Camp Pendleton:
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From my notebook:
- City of Oceanside: This article touches on the Pure Water Oceanside project, which uses ultrafiltration, reverse osmosis, and advanced oxidation to create 3 million gallons a day. (Twitter)
- Nextdoor Neighbor, Versailles: "Rummage sale - HUGE RUMMAGE SALE THIS SATURDAY . 7 am - noon. We have furniture, LOTS of clothes, (baby, toddler, kids, men's and woman's) housewares, home décor, LOTS of shoes, baby clothes and baby items, strollers, pack n play, kids gam..." (Nextdoor)
- Nextdoor Neighbor, Ocean Hills: "Connie's Café Friday night dinner specials are: Deep fried pork chops with mac and cheese or spaghetti with a meat and sausage sauce, salad or beef vegetable soup your choice, $12 tax included, order on FB/IG o..." (Nextdoor)
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Events:
- Mothers Day Blowout 25 % Off Everything - Fri-Sat-Sun (April 29)
- Cheez Whiz Ultimate Live 80's Music At Ebullition Brew Works & Live Music (April 29)
- The Mindset God Expects When It Comes to Work and Education (April 29)
- FightersRep 13 (April 30)
- Support Melba Alliance for a Healthy and Safe Environment Community Event (April 30)
- Take Flight with La Costa (April 30)
- Stand Up Comedy at The Merc with ARMANDO ANTO (April 30)
- Oceana Art Show and Sale 12pm to 4pm (May 1)
- Taxes in Retirement Webinar (May 2)
- Breast Ultrasound Screening Coming Direct to You! (May 3)
- LUNAFEST FILM FESTIVAL - hosted by Soroptimist Oceanside - Carlsbad (May 7)
- Hire A Pro To Tackle Mom's To-Do List (May 8)
- Taxes in Retirement Webinar (May 9)
- Live from La Costa: Summer Concert Series (May 14)
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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Friday. See you all tomorrow for another update!
— Lisa Frost
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