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🌱 Body Found Near Guajome Lake + Dangerous Heat Wave + Zoe Guitars
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Welcome to the first day of September! I'm here with your Thursday edition of the Oceanside-Camp Pendleton Daily, full of all the local information you need to know right now. Follow along for the latest.
First, today's weather:
Mostly sunny and humid. High: 86 Low: 71.
📢 Oceanside Harbor Days is coming Sep 17-18, 2022! Two event-filled days of sun, sand, and surf to experience fun activities such as a kid's costume party at Capt'n Junebug's Kids Zone where they'll meet local pirates and mermaids. Other activities include Arts, Crafts and Food booth areas, Military, Public Safety displays, live music (The Spell Band), a beer & wine garden and more! Harbor Days is free to the public. MORE INFO
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Here are the top five stories today in Oceanside-Camp Pendleton:
- Oceanside Police found a body in the water near Guajome Lake in Oceanside after receiving a report of a foul odor in the area, according to an OPD Twitter alert. At 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, OPD received a call of a foul odor in the area of Guajome Lake. Responding officers located a deceased person in the water. OPD Detectives and Medical Examiner are on-scene conducting an investigation. Anyone with information about this investigation should contact the Oceanside Police Department at (760) 435-4900. (Oceanside-Camp Pendleton Patch)
- Forecasters are anticipating the most "dangerous" heat wave of the year to bear down on our area through Tuesday. As temperatures rise, officials are warning residents to be aware of potential power outages and heat-related illnesses. Over the long weekend, Californians will be asked to further reduce power usage from 4 to 9 p.m., when the grid is most stressed amid demand for electricity. In San Diego County, An excessive heat warning is in effect from 10 a.m. Tuesday through 8 p.m. Monday in the county, according to the National Weather Service. (Oceanside-Camp Pendleton Patch)
- The founders of Oceanside-based Zoe Guitars overcame tragic loss through the inspiration to create heirloom-worthy custom acoustic guitars. It's not uncommon for a life-changing event to inspire someone to start a business, but for Shawn and Sally Weimer it was about finding a new reason to live. Shawn has spent the last seven years creating one-of-a-kind guitars made from rare and exotic woods such as 50,000-year-old Cowry and Sitka dating back to 1400 B.C. (Oceanside-Camp Pendleton Patch)
- Explore the exhibitions and stay for the music as Oceanside's First Friday Art Walk extends into the night at OMA with Singer / Songwriter Jonny Tarr and his Quintet. A winner of the 2020 San Diego Music Award for Best Pop Artist, Tarr describes himself as a left-of-center maverick and musical rogue. Heavily influenced by "music that makes people dance," The Jonny Tarr Quintet has headlined the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) show's D'Angelico Stage and been part of the opening act for the Pink Floyd Experience. (KPBS)
- Election 2022: Campaign contributions for North County candidates. In Oceanside, the District 1 race for the Oceanside City Council, is the most competitive. Current Oceanside Unified School Board Trustee Eric Joyce leads in campaign donations at $27,329.78 with an additional $4,550 in loans. Darin Selnick follows in campaign donations at $18,444.72 but has so far received $43,000 in loans, giving him the lead in overall contributions among his opponents for District 1. Incumbent candidate, Councilmember Kori Jensen, has received $17,049 in campaign donations without any loans. District 1 candidates Alvin McGee and David Turgeon have not yet filed their Form 460s. (Coast News)
Today in Oceanside-Camp Pendleton:
- Girls V Golf v. El Camino @ Away - Oceanside High (All day)
- Boys V Water Polo v. El Capitan @ Away (All day)
- Make Up Picture Day (PAC ) - Oceanside High (8 a.m.)
- Star Theatre Swing Choir, Star Kids - Star Theatre (4 p.m.)
- Girls V Tennis v. San Pasqual @ Away (4 p.m.)
- Frosh Football v. Granite Hills - Oceanside High (5 p.m.)
- BES: Back to School Night (Grades 3-5 only) (Events) (5 p.m.)
From my notebook:
- City of Oceanside Parks and Recreation: "Oceanside senior centers are open during our operating hours (*Days/Hours may be extended at a later date) as designated cooling zones. An excessive heat warning has been issued for all of San Diego County effective today through Monday." (City of Oceanside Parks and Recreation via Facebook)
- City of Oceanside - Government: "Have you taken a breezy ride in the 🆓 gO'side? This pilot program by the City of Oceanside provides riders with a free, fun, efficient, and environmentally-friendly way to travel around downtown Oceanside from the Harbor to Vista Way." (City of Oceanside - Government via Facebook)
- City of Oceanside Public Library: "Homework Help is back starting on September 6! Volunteers provide free weekly reading and homework assignment help at the Library for students in grades K-8. No registration required, walk-in's welcome. " (City of Oceanside Public Library via Facebook)
- Mission Meadows Elementary PTA: "Our fabulous art teachers, Mrs. Madden (3rd-5th) & Mrs. Villalpando (TK-2nd), are gearing up for an EPIC year of art. Check out this video outlining the new EPIC curriculum. We can't wait to see & share the students work! 🤩🎨✨ #MustangArt..." (Mission Meadows Elementary PTA via Facebook)
- Oceanside Chamber of Commerce: "New Member! Welcome CLASTO, Inc. to The Oceanside Chamber of Commerce! Established in 2018, Clasto, Inc is a medical product consulting firm based in Oceanside, California. The Clasto team has more than 60 years' experience in sales." (Oceanside Chamber of Commerce via Facebook)
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Events:
- Nerd Comedy Night (September 2)
- Snap ADU Builder of Excellence | 30 Min CBS TV Special on Accessory Dwelling Units in San Diego (September 4)
- Cowboy Jubilee on the Santa Rosa Plateau (September 24)
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That's it for today! I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow morning with your next update.
— Lisa Frost
About me: I am the Community Publisher for the Oceanside-Camp Pendleton Patch and love sharing all things Oceanside. It's a privilege to help locals and those visiting our incredible and diverse city stay informed about local news, people, and the stories that shape our community. Explore all that Patch has to offer Oceansider's:
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