🌱 Oceanside Approves Ocean Creek Project + Counterfeit Drugs Seized

Happy Martin Luther King, Jr. Day! I'm back in your inbox with everything that's fit to print about what's happening in town. In this issue, you'll find news about:

• Drug-sniffing dog finds 240K counterfeit pills near Camp Pendleton.
• Ocean Creek development near Sprinter line approved by city council.
• Oceanside Museum of Art celebrates 25 years with dual exhibitions.

Just a reminder that city and county offices will be closed today in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.

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But first, today's weather:

Mostly cloudy, a little rain. High: 59 Low: 46.

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

1. Sheriff's found 240,000 counterfeit pills during a traffic stop near Camp Pendleton on Friday thanks to an alert drug-sniffing dog. "The vehicle's driver, Alberto Jose Partida of Tijuana, Mexico appeared nervous and provided deceptive answers to the detective. A Sheriff's canine, Milo, conducted a sniff of the vehicle and alerted them to the odor of narcotics. During the subsequent search, 32 packages of counterfeit Oxycodone pills were found in the car's fuel tank." (Times of San Diego)
2. Visit Oceanside launched a new rewards program for locals that will be available until March 2023 or while supplies last. The O'side O'centives program is open to San Diego County residents who can earn a $25 gift card by spending $200 at Oceanside hotels or $100 at Oceanside restaurants or attractions Sunday through Thursday. Residents can bring an itemized receipt showing their purchase at a qualifying Oceanside business along with a valid ID showing a San Diego zip code to the California Welcome Center Oceanside Monday-Saturday, 9am-5pm to pick up their $25 Visa gift card! (Visit Oceanside)
3. A new housing project to be built along the Sprinter rail line in Oceanside was approved last week when the City Council denied an appeal. Most of the opponents were residents of the nearby Fire Mountain area, who said the mixed-use development would add to the traffic. The development, called Ocean Creek, will have 265 market-rate apartments and 30 income-restricted apartments in five four-story apartment buildings on 18.9 acres at the southwest corner of Crouch and Skylark near Oceanside Boulevard east of I-5. (Mass Transit Mag)

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Today in Oceanside-Camp Pendleton:

• Nature Center Garden Work Party - Buena Vista Audubon Society (9:00 AM)
• MLK Jr. Community Prayer Breakfast - El Corazon (9:00 AM)

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From my notebook:

• "Our hearts are with our partners at Riverside County Sheriff's Department and the San Diego Police Department. Today, Deputy Darnell Calhoun was killed in the line of duty while serving his community in Lake Elsinore. Deputy Calhoun bega..." (Oceanside Police Department via Facebook)
• "Don't forget! Spring registration opens Tuesday, January 17th at 8 am! We will offer Soccer, Basketball and Cheerleading! Visit CPYouthSports.LeageApps.com to find out more information" (MCCS Camp Pendleton - Youth Sports via Facebook)
• "Have you been to the world-class Oceanside Museum of Art? It's the perfect rainy day outing, and they're celebrating 25 years with dual exhibitions of iconic works. #OceansideCA #supportthearts #CACulturalDistrict " (City of Oceanside - Government via Facebook)
• "Spring season is quickly approaching! ❇️There is currently one spot open in the Advanced division and the Rookie/Int division is full. ❇️We have not gotten any applications for the skilled division yet so we do stil..." (Oceanside Women's Soccer League via Facebook)

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Thanks for following along and staying informed. I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow morning with your next 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 Oceansiders:

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