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🌱 North County Coastal Homeless Increase + 49th District Candidates
The quickest way to get caught up on the most important things happening today in Oceanside-Camp Pendleton.
Happy Friday, Oceanside-Camp Pendleton! Let's get you all caught up on what's happening around our area today.
First, today's weather:
Mist in the morning. High: 69 Low: 59.
Oceanside Chamber presents Operation Appreciation at the Oceanside Pier Amphitheater on May 21! A day of fun and recognition for all active-duty military and their families as they are treated to a day of free food, entertainment and a fun zone for kids. This event is open to the public, with food and fun zone tickets available for purchase from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. More info
Here are the top five stories today in Oceanside-Camp Pendleton:
- KOCT, The Oceanside Channel, recently interviewed each of the candidates running for the 49th Congressional District for the North County Roundtable Election 2022 Edition featuring hosts Kent Davy and Alison St. John. In the first episode, host Keny Davy interviews 49th Congressional District Candidate Lisa Bartlett. (Oceanside-Camp Pendleton Patch)
- Colleen Foster of Oceanside's Solid Waste & Recycling department discusses the significant challenges in implementing a law to reduce the state's landfills and how the city is using innovative ways to reduce food waste. (Sacramento News & Review)
- Oceanside Unified School District's latest budget report saw improvements in revenues and attendance numbers, however, a lot of uncertainty remains about the district's financial future with declining enrollment. (Coast News)
- A closer look at San Diego's Homeless Census Results shows the North County Coastal area had the largest percentage increase in unsheltered population, though from a considerably lower starting point than the city of San Diego. Nonetheless, its unsheltered population is now the second-largest in the county, at least as of late February when the Task Force conducted its census, surpassing both the North County Inland and East County areas since the last unsheltered count, just before the pandemic in 2020. (San Diego Patch)
- A Queen Anne cottage featured prominently in the 1986 film "Top Gun" has been freshly restored just in time for the May 24 release of "Top Gun: Maverick." Built in 1887, the Graves House is one of the oldest homes in Oceanside, and it now has a new life as the High Pie at the Top Gun House, a dessert-driven eatery at Mission Pacific Hotel. What inspired the High Pie name is Lazar's signature "high pie" dish: a fried fruit-filled hand pie topped with mascarpone ice cream. (Architectural Digest)
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Today in Oceanside-Camp Pendleton:
- Dance: Spring Showcase - Mission Vista High (4 p.m.)
- OPAC One Act Play Closing Night - Oceanside High (6:30 p.m.)
- Dance Showcase - Mission Vista High (7 p.m.)
From my notebook:
- Oceanside Police Department: Warning: Watching the contents of this story will make you smile. Several local high school seniors will be at their senior prom thanks to the Oceanside Police Department Random Acts of Kindness Project. Watch OPD Officer Daniels surprise. (Facebook)
- City of Oceanside - Government: Join us at the Green Oceanside Kitchen at El Corazon to "Harvest Oceanside!" 🍊🍋 Do you have more backyard produce on your trees than you can handle? Donate your excess or unwanted citrus on Sunday, May 22 to feed food insecure families. (Facebook)
- Oceanside Police Department: E-bikes are a great way to get around, save money and protect the environment – all while having a blast. 🚴♂️💨 In this edition of the KOCT - North County's Channel Oceanside Update Chief Fred Armijo shares smart practices to ensure your safety. (Facebook)
- Oceanside Chamber of Commerce: Only a few more days until Operation Appreciation! This Saturday May 21st, join us at the Oceanside Pier Amphitheater. Free shuttles provided by the Riverside County Sheriff Department and 8-2-8 Urgent Care. This event is open to the public. (Facebook)
- Oceanside Unified School District: "Virtual Forum to Prevent Teen Vaping – Families Encouraged to Connect Together, tune in on May 25! Topic: SDCOE Forum with Rocky Herron - ENGLISH Time: May 25 at 6 p.m. (Facebook)
- City of Oceanside Parks and Recreation: "The public is invited to the next Beachfront Feasibility Study Meeting on May 25. The initial "Discovery Phase" of the study is complete and we're excited to progress to the "Option Development Phase." 🛠🏖" (Facebook)
- Oceanside Chamber of Commerce: "Just in time for Armed Forces Day, the National Veterans Chamber of Commerce, SCORE Mentors, and the Oceanside Chamber of Commerce graduates its third Women Entrepreneur Incubator program incubator class at 3:30 p.m. TODAY. (Facebook)
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Events:
- Military Day at Mellano Farm Stand (May 21)
- The Toga Party Band Live At Ebullition Brew Works (May 21)
- Military Day at Mellano Farm Stand (May 22)
- Breast Ultrasound Screening Coming Direct to You! (May 26)
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Announcements:
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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Friday off right. I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow with 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 Oceansider's:
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