Community Corner
🌱 Oceanside Beach Hazard + Rising Star Recap + Photo Contest Winners
The quickest way to get caught up on the most important things happening today in Oceanside-Camp Pendleton.
Good morning Oceanside-Camp Pendleton! Here's everything you need to know about what's going on around town.
First, today's weather:
Partly sunny. High: 70 Low: 57. There's a Beach Hazard issued for today and tomorrow so be careful and stay alert!
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Here are the top five stories in Oceanside-Camp Pendleton today:
- If your Memorial Day plans include a trip to the beach, be on alert: the National Weather Service has issued a Beach Hazards Statement for Oceanside and the entire San Diego and Orange County Coastal areas. The alert starts Sunday at 2 p.m. and continues through Tuesday at 9 p.m. Elevated surf of 5 to 8 feet is expected, along with a high risk of strong rip currents that will create dangerous swimming conditions. (Oceanside-Camp Pendleton Patch)
- The Oceanside Chamber of Commerce hosted the final Rising Star student recognition program for the 2021/2022 school year at the William A. Wagner Aquatic Center earlier this week. Half of this school year's Rising Stars received at least $1,000 in higher education scholarships provided by Oceanside Chamber of Commerce members Genentech and Tri-City Medical Center. (Oceanside-Camp Pendleton Patch)
- The Friends of the Oceanside Public Library named the winners, runners-up and honorable mentions for its 2nd annual Amateur Photography Contest. The theme for this year's competition was, Capturing the City: Urban Life. The images will be displayed at the Oceanside Civic Center and Mission Branch Libraries, at Jane and Evie's Used Books, the Friends of the Oceanside Public Library bookstore and featured on the contest website. (Coast News)
- Oceanside's Top Gun House continues to make waves including an article in Variety to coincide with the release of "Top Gun: Maverick," movie this weekend. Looks like more than just the locals are excited to revisit the San Diego area and see the cottage made famous in the original 1986 movie. (Variety)
- A woman who repeatedly punched a flight attendant on a San Diego-bound plane was sentenced Friday to 15 months in federal custody. Vyvianna Quinonez, 29, of Sacramento, pleaded guilty last year to a federal count of interfering with flight crew members and attendants for striking a Southwest Airlines flight attendant on a May 23, 2021, flight from Sacramento to San Diego. The victim suffered injuries that included three chipped teeth, a bruised left eye, a cut under her eye requiring stitches and bruising on her arm, according to court documents. (San Diego Patch)
Today in Oceanside-Camp Pendleton:
- Vista Strawberry Festival (8 a.m.)
- Classical Guitarist at Vigilante Coffee (10:30 a.m.)
From my notebook:
- MCCS Camp Pendleton: "We're just ONE WEEK AWAY from the 2022 Mun Run! Have you registered yourself yet? Take part in a NEW 6K course this year. We hope to see you there! Register today at: marinecorpsmudrun.com *Open to base patrons only. " (Facebook)
- Camp Pendleton Armed Services YMCA: "Thank you to the Employees Community Fund of Boeing – Southern California Chapter for supporting our Operation Little Learners program. Because of your support, kids in our programs are learning and growing every day!" (Facebook)
- Oceanside Chamber: "#LocalFindFriday Check out North County Roastery! With an immense passion for coffee, Roasters Jason Walker and Kevin Shin are taking this coffee thing seriously." (Instagram)
- Mission Vista High School: "#MVHScommunication 📡Update! The Wolf🐺Pack Weekly is ready for you! Filled with news and information for the upcoming week!✨ #NewsYouNeed #NowYouKnow #MemorialDay2022 ~< " (Facebook)
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Events:
- Breast Ultrasound Screening Coming Direct to You!Coming directly to Palo on Wednesday, 4/12! Do more (June 3)
- Reverse Mortgage "Grand Slam" Breakfast Seminar (June 4)
- Cheez Whiz Ultimate Live 80's Music At Ebullition Brew Works & Live Music (June 4)
- Taxes in Retirement Webinar (June 6)
- Taxes in Retirement Webinar (June 6)
- Taxes in Retirement Webinar on June 7 & 8! (June 7)
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Announcements:
- Murrieta / Temecula Overstocked Return Merchandise Online Auction (Details)
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That's it for today! I'll see you soon.
— 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:
Questions? Concerns? Comments? You have my full attention at lisa.frost@patch.com.
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