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What's Happening Oceanside? Get the latest news and events of the day for January 26, 2022.
What's Happening Oceanside? Get the latest news and events of the day for January 26, 2022. (Lisa Frost/Patch)

Happy Wednesday, people of Oceanside-Camp Pendleton! Here's everything you need to know to get this day started.

First, today's weather:

Partly sunny. High: 68 Low: 37.

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

  1. To encourage people to donate critically needed blood, the American Red Cross has partnered with Krispy Kreme and the NFL. Krispy Kreme announced that anyone who donates blood this month will receive a dozen free glazed doughnuts. Donors who give blood Jan. 1-31, 2022, will automatically be entered to win two tickets to Super Bowl LVI (Oceanside-Camp Pendleton Patch)
  2. The third of six planned separation boards convened at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton Tuesday as the service weighs what to do with the officers and senior enlisted leader's investigations blamed for the fatal sinking of an Assault Amphibious Vehicle off the San Diego coast two summers ago. Marine leaders blamed for a cascade of failures face discharge from the Corps. (The San Diego Union-Tribune)
  3. Golfers across the state took a collective sigh of relief when a bill proposing to convert publicly-owned golf courses into affordable housing failed to pass the California State Assembly's appropriations committee. In North County, there are several municipal golf courses, such as Oceanside Municipal Golf Course and Center City Golf Course in Oceanside. (Coast News)
  4. The Oceanside Chamber of Commerce hosted the January Rising Star student recognition program at the El Camino Country Club last week. Speakers at the event included Scott Ashton, CEO, Oceanside Chamber of Commerce; Mayor Esther Sanchez; Superintendent Dr. Julie Vitale. (Oceanside-Camp Pendleton Patch)
  5. Rep. Mike Levin (D-CA), County Supervisor Jim Desmond and Encinitas Mayor Catherine Blakespear held a joint press conference on Jan. 24 in Oceanside to announce a potential way forward to fund upgrades to the intersection at SR 78 and Vista Way. "Many of our roads and bridges are crumbling," Levin said. "In some places, like the interchange … our highways are in desperate need of improvements. The bipartisan infrastructure law will address all that." (Coast News)

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Today in Oceanside-Camp Pendleton:

  • RWCA Bunco - Veterans Association of North County (3:00 PM)
  • RBO Meeting - Oceanside High (3:45 PM)
  • Writing Group Planning Meeting - Veterans Association of North County (5:00 PM)
  • Wounded Warrior Project - Veterans Association of North County (5:00 PM)

From my notebook:

  • City of Oceanside - Government: "Massive endangered fin whales were spotted a few miles off Oceanside Harbor by Oceanside Whale Watching. These are the second largest whales on earth, and can weigh up to 70 tons. Mar..." (Facebook)
  • City of Oceanside Parks and Recreation: "Baton classes at Joe Balderrama Recreation center began on January 25th! ✨ Learn to toss, twirl, and spin a baton with Baton USA instructor Dina David! Baton - Beg/Interm Camp - JBRC S1: https://apm.activecommunities.com/oceanside..." Facebook)
  • MCCS Camp Pendleton: "When it's time to be combat-ready, Semper Fit can help. Check out these resources from MCCS Semper Fit programs to keep you in shape and ready for anything." (Facebook)
  • City of Oceanside - Government: "📣Fun for the whole family — see you at the Oceanside Sunset Market Street Fair on Feb. 3 from 5-8 p.m. for Public Safety Night with 🚒 Oceanside Fire Department 🚓 Oceanside Police Department 🚤 Oceanside Lifeguards, and ✅ Oceanside CE..." (Facebook)
  • Oceanside Chamber of Commerce: "The Classical Academies is a group of award-winning, tuition-free, public charter schools serving students in grades TK-12. Partnering with Parents since 1999, The Classical Academies offers rigorous academics, flexible programs, clubs, ..." (Facebook)
  • MCCS Camp Pendleton: "Do your part to help speak out against Sexual Assault. To report sexual assault or speak to a victim advocate, contact the Camp Pendleton 24/7 Sexual Assault Support Line at (760) 500-1707 or the DoD Safe Helpline (877) 995-5247" (Facebook)

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— Lisa Frost

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