🌱 Homelessness Grows In Oceanside + Free MiraCosta Classes

Good morning, friends! It's your first edition of the new year for the Oceanside-Camp Pendleton Daily. Here are the most important things happening in town. Including:

• Oceanside has North County's largest homeless population.
• Pacific Coast Spirits wins awards for best whiskeys.
• Hire Local program teams with MiraCosta to offer free classes.

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But first, today's weather:

Cloudy with a little rain. High: 61 Low: 53.

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

1. Oceanside residents are eligible for free college classes at MiraCosta College through the Hire Local program from the City of Oceanside. The Technology Career Institute work skills programs include not just free training but actual paid internships within six months. Classes start January 23 and include a plethora of in-demand local jobs in advanced manufacturing, engineering, emerging technologies, healthcare, veterinary science and even brewing. (Times of San Diego)
2. Pacific Coast Spirits on Coast Highway in Oceanside earned some bragging rights as one of its whiskeys ranked 11th-best in the country for 2022. Sadly, the American Single Malt has already sold out, but a new batch is due to be released in the new year. Meanwhile, you can still get the Blue Corn Whiskey, which also made the top 100 list, at number 80. "We are humbled and honored to make Fred Minnick's Top 100 American Whiskey list," said founder and head distiller Nicholas Hammond. "He is a legend and it absolutely made our year." (Patch)
3. It comes as no surprise to locals that Oceanside now has the largest homeless population in North County after the recent point-in-time count. What may be lesser known is that Oceanside does not currently have a homeless shelter, as do other cities like Escondido. But that will be changing this year, as the city is about to open its first homeless shelter. The 50-bed shelter will be operated by the San Diego Rescue Mission, with renovations coming from the $1.6 million in federal funding Oceanside receives annually to address homelessness. (Patch)

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Today in Oceanside-Camp Pendleton:

• Non-Student Day (Events) - Bonsall Unified (All Day)
• Girls Water Polo v. Torrey Pines @ WAC (6:30 PM)

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From my community notebook:

• "Ready to ride into a *new* destination in the new year? 😎 Click the link in our bio👆🔗 to request your FREE Oceanside Visitor Guide! We can't wait to see you on our stretch of the coast for your next vacation. 🌅 - Repost from @cerdalo..." (Visit Oceanside via Instagram)
• "The San Mateo County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's assistance to keep an eye out for 3 1/2 year-old Andrea Flores, who may be the victim of a parental abduction. It is suspected that she has been abducted by her father and ..." (Oceanside Police Department via Facebook)
• "Hello NEW YEAR, Ready for a Vacation for 2023! BOOK with MCCS 24/7 😎 Del Mar Beach, San Onofre and Lake O'Neill Cottages, Campground and RV Sites 1-888-409-STAY (7829) 📲Reservations Information: mccscp.com/recreation/campground..." (MCCS Camp Pendleton via Instagram)
• "The Green Oceanside team is challenging us to create environmentally-friendly routines in 2023. Each Monday in January, #GreenOceanside is asking residents to take one simple sustainable action that benefits our community for the year ah..." (City of Oceanside - Government via Facebook)
• "WHO ARE THE "REBELS IN THE PARK?" - by David Daubenspeck OCEANSIDE - Imagine this composite description of a small cadre of women - a blend of Betsy Ross, Susan B. Anthony, Amelia Earhart, with a little Annie Oakley mixed in. They're pat..." (Patch Neighbor Posts)

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Events:

• Le Salon de Musiques: Schubert - Winterreise for Baritone & Piano (January 8)
• Crossing Over With Psychic Medium John Edward (Live)! (January 21)
• Altisima Winery - Retirement Investment Workshop (January 26)
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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Tuesday off right! I'll see you soon.

— 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 Oceansiders:

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