🌱 Local Marine's Southwest Airlines Ordeal + More Rain On The Way

Happy National Spaghetti Day! Before you head out for your favorite pasta, here are the most important things happening in our community. Including news on...

• Oceanside Police offer tips to prevent catalytic converter theft.
• Prepare for another downpour. Get free sandbags from the city.
• Camp Pendleton recruit's luggage mishap could have been disastrous.

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But first, today's weather:

Mostly cloudy with a shower. High: 64 Low: 56.

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

1. Rain, rain, not going away! Even bigger rainstorms are expected to hit Oceanside late Wednesday and into Thursday. The coming storm will bring with it beach hazard warnings and a wind advisory, according to the National Weather Service. The heaviest rain is predicted for Thursday with wind gusts up to 30 mph. By Friday, sunny skies are set to return, but temperatures will likely remain below normal, in the high 50s and low 60s. (Patch)
2. Catalytic converter thefts are at an all-time high and it's only expected to get worse. After a recent increase in thefts throughout the region, the Oceanside Police department is taking proactive steps by releasing tips for residents to prevent becoming a victim of catalytic converter theft. From simple suggestions of parking in well-lit areas to welding your catalytic converter to your vehicle. Check out the complete list of tips and see which cars are most targeted by thieves. (Coast News)
3. Camp Pendleton recruit Charlie Dreher was one of many travelers to get caught up in the Southwest Airlines debacle. In Charlie's case, he made it to his destination on Christmas Eve but his luggage wasn't so lucky. After several days and multiple calls to Southwest luggage representatives, Charlie was informed that his bags were already shipped back to San Diego and he eventually got them back. Charlie said if he had gone back to Camp Pendleton without his uniform and boots, "there would have been a lot of paperwork. A lot of butt chewing. I probably would have gotten dropped from my company and had to restart because I wouldn't have had my uniforms." (CBS News 8)

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Today in Oceanside-Camp Pendleton:

• Girls Soccer @ Fallbrook - Oceanside High (4:00 PM)

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From my community notebook:

• "Heavier precipitation is forecast late Wednesday night and Thursday, with gusty winds. If your home or business is prone to flooding and erosion, get free sandbags and sand today. Free ..." (City of Oceanside - Government via Facebook)
• "There are still spots available in our Sea Otter Pups, Sea Stars, and Sea Turtles/Orca classes! 🏊 Session 1: Monday/Wednesday January 9-February 1 Session 2: Tuesday/Thursday January 10-February 2 Visit the link in our bio and look for ..." (City of Oceanside Parks and Recreation via Facebook)
• "We are currently seeking multiple candidates for our Child Development Centers! Great incentives and bonuses! 🫶🏽 🙌🏾 👩🏻‍🏫 We are hiring to work Monday through Friday, hours may vary based on the needs of the facility! 🏫 ✨ Tak..." (MCCS Camp Pendleton via Instagram)
• "Join us this Friday (1/6) for the first in our series of First Friday workshops with AARP at 10:00 a.m. in the Civic Center Library Community Rooms. Have you ever been approached with a fraudulent offer or been a victim of identity theft..." (City of Oceanside Public Library via Facebook)
• "Kick off 2023 with one of Green Oceanside's New Year's Resolution Challenges. For Week 1 of the weekly challenge, let's save water by using rain barrels or buckets. Take a picture or video of your rain barrel or bucket catching water eit..." (City of Oceanside - Government via Facebook)

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You're officially in the loop for today. See you all tomorrow morning for another 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 Oceansiders:

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