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🌱 Oceanside Adventures Honored + Sweet SoCal News + Gas Prices Drop
The quickest way to get caught up on the most important things happening today in Oceanside-Camp Pendleton.
Welcome back, Oceanside-Camp Pendleton! It's Sunday morning and time to get you caught up on everything you need to know about what's going on around town. Keep reading for the latest.
First, today's weather:
Fog, then sun. High: 76 Low: 63.
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Here are the top five stories today in Oceanside-Camp Pendleton:
- Oceanside Adventures was recognized this week by local officials and the business community to commemorate the seven-year anniversary of the whale watching company. Fernando Hernández, field representative for the Office of Assemblywoman Tasha Boerner Horvath presented Oceanside Adventures with a certificate at a small ceremony aboard the company's luxury catamaran. (Oceanside-Camp Pendleton Patch)
- The number of people hospitalized with a coronavirus infection in San Diego County increased by one to 364, according to the latest state data out Saturday. ICU patients with COVID were down two from the previous day's total to 43. There were 39 more hospital beds available, totaling 236. The county is seeing spikes in COVID-19 infections and hospitalizations, prompting local public health officials to encourage residents to be more vigilant. (San Diego Patch)
- If you are looking for the positive side of news, we are here to help. Patch has sweet Southern California stories we hope you will enjoy: A San Diego Zoo Kiwi chick hatches. There are two $492,00 winning lotto tickets. Randy's Donuts opens a new location. Ike's Love & Sandwiches has a new shop. Historic USC donation; kids backpack donations — where to help (Orange County Patch)
- The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in San Diego County dropped for the 24th consecutive day Saturday, falling 2.7 cents to $6.09. The average price has decreased 28.3 cents during the streak, including 3.7 cents Friday, its largest one-day decrease since at least 2019, according to figures from the AAA and the Oil Price Information Service. The streak of decreases follows a run of 19 increases in 20 days totaling 35.5 cents. The average price is 12.9 cents less than one week ago and 23.6 cents lower than one month ago, but $1.798 more than one year ago. (San Diego Patch)
- The U.S. Embassy in Mexico City has issued a travel alert for Tijuana and Rosarito because of possible fighting between criminal groups and Mexican security forces. The embassy said the concern stems from the July 2 arrest of a prominent cartel leader. "U.S. citizens should expect to encounter increased Mexican law enforcement presence in those areas," the embassy said. "Criminal organization assassinations and territorial disputes can result in bystanders being injured or killed." (Times of San Diego)
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Today in Oceanside-Camp Pendleton:
- Kids' Clubhouse is Back! - Buena Vista Audubon Society (10 a.m.)
From my notebook:
- City of Oceanside - Government: "Hats off to the outstanding Oceanside Lifeguards! Over the 4th of July weekend, they performed 106 ocean rescues, 1 boat rescue, managed 40 medical aids, carried out 920 preventative actions, reunited 11 lost children." (City of Oceanside - Government via Facebook)
- Visit Oceanside: "Ever want a backstage pass to Mission San Luis Rey's gardens and grounds? 🎫 Now is your opportunity! Visit during the weekends at @MissionSLR for a behind-the-scenes tour! 🌹 🌹 - - - - - - - - - - - #letsgetoside #alldream..." (Visit Oceanside via Instagram)
- MCCS Camp Pendleton: "July 9-July 22, ALL lanes of Vandegrift Boulevard south of the Stuart Mesa and Ash Road intersection will be closed. There will be no passage via Vandegrift Boulevard to the north side of the Stuart Mesa and and Ash Road intersection." (MCCS Camp Pendleton via Facebook)
- MCCS Camp Pendleton - Youth Sports: "Youth Sports is still in need of coaches for this upcoming Fall Softball/Soccer/Baseball Season! The following is what we are still in need of for each housing area. Without coaches, many teams may not be able to participate." (MCCS Camp Pendleton - Youth Sports via Facebook)
- MCCS Camp Pendleton: "MCCS is hiring for multiple locations and departments aboard Camp Pendleton! Applicants will be able to apply, interview and be extended a job offer on the spot! Hiring Event Thursday, July 14 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., San Onofre Unit Event Center Bldg 51." (MCCS Camp Pendleton via Instagram)
- Oceanside Chamber of Commerce: "We are proud to partner with San Diego Gives, which shines a light on pressing community needs and the nonprofits responding to them. Early Giving for starts Saturday July 16, on San Diego's Birthday! " (Oceanside Chamber of Commerce via Facebook)
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- Oceanside Adventures - Daily, Year-Round Whale and Dolphin Tours — (Visit website)
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Events:
- Breast Ultrasound Screening Coming Direct to You! (July 13)
- Sugar Bear Memorial Virtual Run (July 22)
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Announcements:
- BECOME A VOLUNTEER - NFT Expoverse Los Angeles (Details)
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Gigs & services:
- 3 days House sitting for an adult with Parkinson's with his 2 small dogs (Details)
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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Sunday. 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 Oceansider's:
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