🌱 Mardi Gras Oceanside Begins Thursday + Rain, Wind And Flood Alerts

Hello, friends! It's your host of the Oceanside-Camp Pendleton Daily. Here are all the things you need to know about what's happening locally. Today's issue includes:

• All aboard the Amtrak bus bridge to Orange County.
• The inaugural launch of O'side Mardi Gras runs from Jan. 19-Feb. 19.
• The storm is almost over but the after-effects will linger.

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But first, today's weather:

Partly sunny and cool. High: 58 Low: 38.

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

1. The latest storm that passed through our region resulted in widespread flooding that caused multiple road closures, including a large section of SR78 in Oceanside on Monday. High winds toppled trees, which in turn knocked out power lines throughout our region. This last of nine powerful storms that swept through the state should be gone by this afternoon, with only a few scattered showers this morning. The rain totals are still climbing but as of last night, most North County coastal areas had accumulated over 3 inches of rain, with places like Palomar Mountain racking up over 11 inches since the weekend. (FOX 5 San Diego)
2. Break out your beads, because Mardi Gras Oceanside kicks off this Thursday at the Sunset Market, with Zydeco music by the Bayou Brothers Band. The first-ever O'side Mardi Gras celebration is jam-packed with festive events at participating venues that will pay homage to the Mardi Gras and Carnival cultures. O'side Mardi Gras will culminate with multiple Fat Tuesday celebrations on February 21, peppered throughout the city. (Visit Oceanside)
3. If you recently attempted to take the train north to Orange County then you likely had to ride the "bus bridge.". The detour service between Oceanside and Irvine has been provided by Amtrak since repairs to the tracks in San Clemente began last fall, and is likely to continue through February. The wet weather has not only added to the delays by disrupting work crews but it's made the problem worse, with increased erosion from the floodwaters and massive waves. "Transportation officials recommend travelers plan ahead for any delays." (KPBS)

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Today in Oceanside-Camp Pendleton:

• Instructional Leadership Team - Oceanside High (3:30 PM)
• Boys Soccer @ Westview - Oceanside High (4:00 PM)
• Girls Water Polo @ Ramona - Oceanside High (4:00 PM)
• Girls Basketball vs San Marcos - Mission Vista High (5:30 PM)
• JV/V Girls Basketball @ OHS v. Vista (5:30 PM)
• Proposed Eddy Jones Warehouse Project Community Meeting w/ Developer (6:30 PM)

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From my community notebook:

• "NSDC NAACP Branch #1086 President Satia Austin: Oceanside's MLK Community Service Leadership Award recipient! Learn more about Ms. Austin: https://naacp.org/people/satia..." (City of Oceanside via Facebook)
  
• "Camp Pendleton Flood Alert: Vandegrift Blvd, from Ash Rd to the Air Station, is temporarily closed due to flooding. There is no access to the Air Station directly from the Main Gate, alt gates and alt routes are recommended. Drivers should expect delays." (Camp Pendleton via Twitter)
• "Explore more art and culture this year with an Oceanside Museum Of Art membership. Open the door to the Southern California art community in #downtownoceanside and enjoy dynamic exhibitions and exciting events and workshops." (MainStreet Oceanside via Facebook)
• "Why You Should Visit Oceanside, California: This Southern California town is a total Hidden Gem (and now's the best time to visit)." (PureWow)

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Oceanside Pier And Community At Night: Photo Of The Day

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Tuesday! See you tomorrow for your next update.

— Lisa Frost

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