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🌱 New CA Stimulus Checks? + Is Marine Basilone's HBO Story True

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Morning, people of Oceanside-Camp Pendleton! Let's get this Tuesday started on an informed note.

First, today's weather:

Plenty of sun. High: 68 Low: 40.

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

  1. San Diego County Supervisor Jim Desmond is calling for a one-year California gas tax suspension. Desmond represents District 5, which includes Oceanside. The skyrocketing cost of gasoline shows no signs of letting up and Californians continue to pay among the highest in the nation for a gallon of gas. Much of the added cost of gas in the Golden State is because of taxes and fees. (Oceanside-Camp Pendleton Patch)
  2. The Friends of the Oceanside Public Library announced the March 7 opening of Jane and Evie's Used Books, a storefront destination selling gently used books, DVDs, CDs and puzzles. The store's initial operating hours are 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Monday-Saturday, at 323 N. Coast Highway, across the street from the Civic Center Library. Chris Wilson, Friends of the Oceanside Public Library President, said, "The Friends were advised of an amazing Coast Highway storefront option that would accomplish two goals: to honor longtime Friends Jane Cheadle and Evie Magaña, and offer the community another opportunity to support the Library." (Oceanside-Camp Pendleton Patch)
  3. How much of Camp Pendleton Marine John Basilone's story really happened? First premiered on HBO's "The Pacific" the show focused on the United States Marine Corps's actions in the Pacific Theater of Operations within the wider Pacific War of World War II. Understandably, much of The Pacific's story, therefore, harks back to real people, places, and events, including the incredible true story of Gunnery Sergeant John Basilone. In The Pacific's theatre of war, John Basilone's (Jon Seda) heroism lights up the miniseries' over the course of the 10-episode run. (Screen Rant)
  4. Californians may get another stimulus check after all thanks to a massive projected budget surplus for the second year in a row. The forecast surplus, estimated at $45.7 billion, would exceed the state's constitutional limit, which restricts the amount of tax revenue the state can spend. Voters approved Proposition 4, commonly known as the Gann Limit, in 1979. That limit required lawmakers to return some of the excess funds to taxpayers as a rebate. (Carlsbad Patch)
  5. New homeowners in Oceanside may find themselves assessed an additional $376 annually to help cover the costs of police and fire protection. The city is preparing to create a community facilities district to cover the increasing costs of public safety services for its steadily growing population. New developments larger than 16 homes would be required to join as a condition of approval. "We have fallen behind," Mayor Esther Sanchez said at last week's Oceanside City Council meeting. "This is really about being able to provide services. We're not talking about creating a higher level of service ... we're talking about basics and continuing (that) level of service." (San Diego Union-Tribune)

Today in Oceanside-Camp Pendleton:

From my notebook:

  • City of Oceanside - Government: "Cities with Council Districts must engage in "redistricting" every ten years following the census to ensure all Districts continue to have roughly equal populations. Join us for a final Public Hearing on Wednesday, March 9, 2022, at 6:00..." (Facebook)
  • MCCS Camp Pendleton: "Shamrock Stampede is right around the corner on Mar 18! Find your pot of gold and celebrate St. Patrick's Day with a 10K, 5K, or 2K Kids Run on the air station runway. This event will feature, finisher medals for all participants, a limi..." (Instagram)
  • Oceanside Chamber: "New Member Monday!⁠ ⁠ Welcome The Green Room Hotel to the Oceanside Chamber of Commerce!⁠ ⁠ The Green Room is South Oceanside's newest boutique hotel. The beautiful rooms will give you a vacation to remember!" (Instagram)
  • Camp Pendleton Armed Services YMCA: "have you heard about our Operation Kid Comfort program? OKC provides personalized comfort quilts to children ten and under with a current or recently deployed parent! Comfort quilts are a great way for children to feel connected to their..." (Facebook)
  • City of Oceanside Public Library: "March is Women's History Month! ⁠ ⁠ From defying stereotypes to pioneering in their fields, these nonfiction and historical stories about women and girls inspire us to continue fighting for gender equality.⁠ ⁠ Swipe to read about what we..." (Facebook)

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Events:

  • San Diego Area Real Estate & Economic Update Free Webinar (March 8)
  • The Toga Party Band Live At Ebullition Brew Works (March 12)
  • Taxes in Retirement Webinar (March 14)
  • Saint Patrick's Day With The Drunk'n Leprechauns AT Ebullition Brew Works & Live Music (March 17)
  • Robert John & The Wreck Modern Country Rock Plus Filmspeed Alternative Rock (March 19)
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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Tuesday. I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow with a new update!

— Lisa Frost

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