🌱 Oceanside Approves Vista Blue + Animal Kingdom ‘Pope’ Interview

Good morning, neighbors! It's Wednesday in Oceanside-Camp Pendleton and I'm back in your inbox with everything that's fit to print about what's happening in the community today.

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First, today's weather:

Clouds, then sun. High: 77 Low: 62.

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

1. The Oceanside International Film Festival hosted the premiere of an advanced screening of the hit show Animal Kingdom last week at the Star Theatre. In this exclusive interview, The Patch sat down with "Animal Kingdom" cast members Shawn Hatosy and Jasper Polish to talk about the final season of the show and filming in Oceanside. (Oceanside-Camp Pendleton Patch)
2. The former Marty's Valley Inn on Mission Ave. in Oceanside has received the city's approval to operate as a "single-room occupancy" hotel, a form of affordable housing intended for people with low incomes. "This is a great location for this project," Oceanside Planning Commissioner Louise Balma said Monday, before the commission vote 4-0 to approve a conditional use permit for the facility. Vista Group Inc. bought the property in 2020 and has been using the building to provide temporary housing for the homeless through the city's motel voucher program. (The San Diego Union-Tribune)
3. Oceanside-based clothing company, Brixton is collaborating with Willie Nelson on a new Fashion Collection. A nod to 1970s Americana and Brixton's own roots, the new collection combines heritage style with country-inspired silhouettes featuring lived-in washes and vintage western details that lend authenticity to each piece. The line features cut & sew apparel, graphic tees, headwear and more, all inscribed with the headlining moniker of one of country music's most iconic stars. (Shop-Eat-Surf.com)
4. The San Diego County Board of Supervisors Tuesday unanimously approved a $7.35 billion budget for the 2022-23 fiscal year, including $200 million in additional funding requests. Part of the increase will go toward hiring more county employees, wildfire reduction efforts and park or community center projects. Board Chairman Nathan Fletcher said budgets aren't just buckets of money, but "a reflection of values," which include better public safety and behavioral health services, sustainability and more affordable housing. (San Diego Patch)
5. Mysterious lights off the San Diego coast lit up social media on Monday night. According to SDPD, lifeguards say they were military flares, but Camp Pendleton and NAS North Island say they have no idea what the lights were. They were seen up and down the coast, from Chula Vista to Encinitas. (CBS News 8)

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Today in Oceanside-Camp Pendleton:

• Wounded Warrior Project - Veterans Association of North County (5 p.m.)
• Special Board Meeting (Budget Adoption) (Events) (6 p.m.)

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From my notebook:

• City of Oceanside - Government: "The City of Oceanside Parks & Recreation will host an incredible fireworks display on Sunday, July 3, at SoCal Soccer Complex at El Corazon in celebration of Oceanside's 134th birthday and Independence celebration." (City of Oceanside - Government via Facebook)
• City of Oceanside Parks and Recreation: "Oceanside senior centers are open as designated cooling zones this summer during our hours of operation. This is a free, air-conditioned setting for older adults, persons w/ disabilities, or anyone looking to escape the heat." (City of Oceanside Parks and Recreation via Facebook)
• City of Oceanside Public Library: "Lunch at the Library is back! Free lunch is provided for kids ages 0-18 years at the Civic Center Library from 11 - 11:45 a.m. weekdays this summer." (City of Oceanside Public Library via Facebook)
• Camp Pendleton Armed Services YMCA: "Thank you to the Magdalena Ecke YMCA for offering a week of summer camp where campers will go to Dave & Busters, the Safari Park, and have the chance to participate in many more fun activities with vendors! Camp dates July 5 to July 8 8 a.m. - 3:45 p.m." (Camp Pendleton Armed Services YMCA via Facebook)
• MCCS Camp Pendleton - Libraries: "Kick off your summer with a reading adventure! Read beyond the Beaten Path with DoD MWR Libraries Summer Reading Program presented by United Through Reading" (MCCS Camp Pendleton - Libraries via Facebook)
• Oceanside Chamber of Commerce: "Did you know SDG&E provides energy education and training webinars at no cost? These on-demand webinars are offered at introductory, intermediate and advanced levels. See the webinar list at sdge.com/EnergyClasses #sdge #SDGEassist" (Oceanside Chamber of Commerce via Facebook)

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— 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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