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What's Happening Oceanside? Get the latest news and events of the day for February 3, 2022.
What's Happening Oceanside? Get the latest news and events of the day for February 3, 2022. (Lisa Frost/Patch)

Good morning, Oceanside-Camp Pendleton! Let's get you started this Thursday with everything you need to know going on around town today.

First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny. High: 64 Low: 33.

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

  1. The Oceanside economic development news for February includes construction updates for the Freeman Collective and Arena Califino. Plus, the latest on recently opened businesses like The Lab Collaborative, Vigilante Coffee Company and Verve Studio. (Oceanside-Camp Pendleton Patch)
  2. There's now a way to access at-home COVID-19 tests for free and get reimbursed for those already purchased. The website, COVIDTests.gov, allows people to order four at-home tests per residence and have them mailed. (Oceanside-Camp Pendleton Patch)
  3. The former San Diego Charger Junior Seau's older brother Savaii Seau was killed in a head-on collision. Savaii Seau of El Cajon was heading north on Los Coches Road near Lakeview Road in the Glenview area Tuesday afternoon when his Audi drifted into the path of a southbound Helix Water District dump truck being driven by a 60-year-old San Diego man, according to the California Highway Patrol.(KUSI)
  4. San Diego County will be strongly represented at the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics. One of bobsledding's biggest names, Elana Meyers Taylor, was born in Oceanside, a city that doesn't get much snow. It's very likely it will be the last Olympics for Carlsbad native Shaun White, the halfpipe snowboarder says. (NBC 7 San Diego)
  5. The Oceanside City Council recently approved a controversial eight-story, mixed-use studio apartment and hotel project despite a lack of enthusiasm from elected officials and residents. The project will take over an unused parking lot at the northwest corner of Seagaze and North Nevada Street in downtown Oceanside. (Coast News)

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Today in Oceanside-Camp Pendleton:

  • Soccer Boys JV/Canyon Creek - Oceanside High (4:00 PM)
  • Oceanside Young Professionals Meetup (5:00 PM)
  • Public Safety Night returns to the Sunset Market (5:00 PM)
  • Soccer Girls JV @ Sage Creek - Oceanside High (5:30 PM)
  • Soccer Girls Varsity @ Sage Creek - Oceanside High (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

  • Visit Oceanside: "Get ready for a fabulous February in O'side!✨ Click the link in our bio🔗👆 to learn more about upcoming events like the Oceanside International Film Festival, performances at The Star Theatre, San Diego Museum Month activities and more ..." (Instagram)
  • City of Oceanside - Government: "As part of the National Wildlife Federation's Mayor's Monarch Pledge 🦋, Oceanside's Public Works Department identified several City facilities and parks with vacant areas that can accommodate the establishment of California native plant..." (Facebook)
  • City of Oceanside - Government: "Come work with us in Oceanside! We're recruiting for a wide variety of roles, take a look 🔍https://bit.ly/3umtHRx #OceansideCA #Oceanside #NowHiring #GreatCareer #Jobs #engineering #police #waterindustry #water #lifeguards #libraryjobs ..." (Facebook)
  • City of Oceanside Public Library: "Let's celebrate Black voices in children's literature! These eight books span genres, time periods, and subjects, but all explore the beautifully varied lives of Black children. Check out our Link in Bio to place a hold!⁠ ⁠ Books mention..." (Facebook)
  • MCCS Camp Pendleton - Athletics: "Ladies & Gentlemen, your 2022 CG's Cup Intramural Sports Updated Points Standings to include the Hoosball Tournament. The CG's Cup Division Leaders are Division I: 1st Maintenance BN, Division II: Landing Support BN, and in Division III:..." (Facebook)

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That's it for today! I'll see you around.

— 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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