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🌱 Camp Pendleton In Rose Parade + Oceanside Man Dies In Accident

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Welcome to the new Oceanside-Camp Pendleton Daily and Happy New Year's Eve!

What are your plans for the evening? Stay safe and don't overdo it, but that doesn't mean you can't have fun. Here's what's going on today.

First, today's weather:

Cloudy and cool. High: 61 Low: 43.

Here are the top five stories in Oceanside-Camp Pendleton today:

  1. The U.S. Marine Corps West Coast Composite Band from Camp Pendleton will be among 17 bands from around the globe marching at the Rose Parade. San Diego's Mira Mesa High School "Sapphire Sound" Marching Band and Color Guard will also be taking part in the 2022 Rose parade lineup. They will be joined by 37 floats and 17 equestrian groups. Emmy-winning actor LeVar Burton will serve as the grand marshal. (Times of San Diego)
  2. An Oceanside man was killed after his motorcycle was struck by a big rig in the Ocotillo Wells area. California Highway Patrol Officer Matthew Baranowski said in a news release Thursday that the 36-year-old motorcyclist died at Desert Regional Hospital in Palm Springs. (Times of San Diego)
  3. Deadly Plane Crash, Human Smuggling: San Diego County Police Log. A look at some of this week's police, fire and courtroom stories from across San Diego County. (San Diego Patch)
  4. Oceanside resident Clifton Koehler was arrested in Santa Clarita for possession of a controlled substance while armed with a loaded gun. Santa Clarita deputies discovered him driving with both license plates missing, according to Natalie Arriaga, spokesperson for the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station. "As the deputy contacted the driver to warn/cite him, he observed a plastic baggie containing narcotics within the male's reach," Arriaga said. "During a search of his car, deputies additionally found a plastic bag containing approximately a quarter pound of hallucinogenic mushrooms and a loaded revolver." (KHTS Radio)
  5. San Diego County reported 3,653 new COVID-19 cases and 11 deaths in its most recent data as public health officials continue to urge people to take precautions such as masking before New Year's Eve celebrations. The COVID-19 case rate is three times higher for those San Diegans who are unvaccinated compared to those who have received vaccines. (City News Service)

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Today in Oceanside-Camp Pendleton:

  • Frankie's Anniversary/NYE Celebration. Come ring in the New Year at Frankie's and celebrate our One Year Anniversary with us from 1:00 PM - 11:55 PM ! (1:00 PM)
  • New Years Eve Party @ Coomber Craft Wines (6-9PM) To ring in 2022, Coomber Craft Wines is hosting an endless Bubbles Bar with artisan pizza from 6-9 p.m. on Friday. Receive champagne and one pizza for $50 per person. Call for reservations at 760-231-8022. (6:00 PM)
  • LTH Entertainment Presents: NYE 2022 from 8 p.m. to 1:o0 a.m. We're stoked to bring you a little black dress NYE event party. Tickets are $30 and include two champagne toasts at 9 p.m. and midnight, appetizers, dancing and karaoke. Purchase tickets in advance and receive a free NYE specialty cocktail. (8:00 PM)
  • American GI Forum - Veterans Association of North County (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

  • Camp Pendleton: "Running to the weekend U.S. Sailors with @1stmlg_marines, I Marine Expeditionary Force, conduct physical training to elevate their heart rate during a Tactical Combat Casualty Care course held by the Combat Skills Training School on Cam..." (Instagram)
  • Visit Oceanside: "Ready to ride into a *new* destination in the new year? 😎 Click the link in our bio👆🔗 to request your FREE Oceanside Visitor Guide! Learn about travel itineraries, places to stay, bites and sips you can look forward to savoring and mo..." (Instagram)
  • City of Oceanside - Government: "New❗️ Get some fresh air and bring your checkers, chess, or dominoes to the Oceanside Harbor to play at the newly installed game boards at tables just west of the coffee shop. Passers-by will stop to watch your strategic moves! Fun for t..." (Facebook)
  • MCCS Camp Pendleton: Join us Saturday (Jan 1) and jump into the Pacific Ocean to kick off the new year! Registration starts at 11 am, Plunge will happen right around noon. Costumes aren't required, but they're HIGHLY encouraged. See you there! (Instagram)
  • Rotary Camp Pendleton: "As a reminder, we are closed this week due to the holiday. We hope you are having a wonderful holiday season and we'll see you on Friday January 7, 2022. Happy New Year everyone!" (Facebook)

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  • Ring In the New Year With 15 Percent Off Beautiful Blooms From FTD! (December 31)
  • Enjoy two floors of entertainment at Club12 on NYE by PierClub Presents. Dance the night away with 2 stages of music, get your game on with black jack and roulette tables for a chance to win prizes and indulge in two hosted champagne countdowns at 9 p.m. and midnight at Hello Betty. Stay and play packages are available from SpringHill Suites Oceanside. (December 31)
  • In Concert: Mariela Contreras (January 15)
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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this final day of 2021. Have a festive New Year's Eve!

— Lisa Frost

About me: I am the Community Publisher for the Oceanside-Camp Pendleton Patch and love sharing all things Oceanside. Questions? Concerns? Comments? You have my full attention at lisa.frost@patch.com.

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