🌱 Oceanside Narrows Gender Pay Gap + Reynolds School To Close

Hi all! I'm here with your fresh copy of the Oceanside-Camp Pendleton Patch newsletter, full of all the local news you need to know right now. Including these top stories:

• School board votes to close Reynolds Elementary School.
• Women earn nearly equal to men in Oceanside.
• Parks and fields closed due to rain through Thursday.

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But first, today's weather:

Cool with rain tapering off. High: 60 Low: 49.

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

1. Parents, students and community members packed the special meeting of Oceanside Unified School District board on Monday night to discuss the fate of Reynolds Elementary School. Despite numerous objections, the board voted to close the school at the end of the school year, citing safety concerns. Experts say the ground underneath the buildings has soil liquefaction, which means they are unsafe during an earthquake. "The school board will meet again on March 23 to discuss the plans of how and where the students at Reynolds will be moved." (ABC 10 News San Diego KGTV)
2. Oceanside is one of the top cities that narrowed the gender wage gap in recent years. While the average gender wage gap in the U.S. hasn't changed much, that's different in Oceanside. Between 2017 and 2021, the wage gap in Oceanside decreased by 23.22%, according to a study released Tuesday by SmartAsset in recognition of Equal Pay Day. The national average narrowed by less than one percent, with women only earning 83 cents for every dollar earned by a man in 2021. But in Oceanside, women's earnings are nearly equal to men's earnings, with less than a 1% difference between the two. (Yahoo News)
3. A new manufacturing facility being developed by biotech company Genentech will add around 150 jobs to its existing operations in Oceanside. The next-generation biologics manufacturing facility will be one of the most advanced commercial-scale biotech production facilities in the world. The project is part of $450 million in improvements that Genentech is making to its Oceanside campus, which currently includes seven buildings on 60 acres. (Pharmaceutical Technology)

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Today in Oceanside-Camp Pendleton:

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From my notebook:

• "Fields are closed today. Check back on Thursday for an update. 🌧 Stay safe and dry!" (City of Oceanside Parks and Recreation via Facebook)
• "The Oceanside Police Department is requesting the public's assistance in locating the whereabouts of a suspect who is wanted for assault with a deadly weapon and other violations. On Sunday, February 7, 2023, at 9:31 am, two suspects att..." (Oceanside Police Department via Facebook)
• "Celebrating Women's History! Betty McCullah was an avid and skilled fisher and founding member of the Oceanside Lady Anglers Club. Married to Ray McCullah, she co-owned the McCullah sportfishing business, and both were considered "pionee..." (Oceanside Historical Society via Facebook)
• "Learn, play, and create with Oceanside Tiny Tots! 🎨 Children will learn concepts including numbers, letters, beginning writing and math skills, social skills, and more! Classes start the week of April 3rd! MWF 9AM-12PM S1: http://apm.ac..." (City of Oceanside Parks and Recreation via Facebook)
• "IRONMAN 70.3 is in need of volunteers! When | Saturday, April 1st, 2023 - Thursday, March 30th & Friday, March 31st also needed Where | Oceanside Harbor & Oceanside Pier Volunteers will receive fun IRONMAN swag, food, community service h..." (Oceanside Chamber of Commerce via Facebook)
• "Aquatics is beginning a Water Safety Series to lead up to our first ever April Pools Day! April Pools Day is a free water safety event hosted by City of Oceanside lifeguards. You may sample swim lessons, learn safety tips for backyard po..." (City of Oceanside Parks and Recreation via Facebook)

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Helicopter Sunset: Oceanside Photo Of The Day

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Featured events:

• Social Security Seminar at Calavera Hills Community Center (March 16)
• Outrigger Canoeing: Introductory Paddling Clinic (March 19)
• Building, Securing & Transferring Wealth Through Real Estate (March 29)
• Add your event

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That's it for today. See you all tomorrow 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 Oceansiders:

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