Community Corner
🌱 Oceanside Día de los Muertos + Ocean Kamp Resort + MiraCosta Grant
The quickest way to get caught up on the most important things happening today in Oceanside-Camp Pendleton.
It's finally Friday, neighbors! I'm your host of the Oceanside-Camp Pendleton Daily — back in your inbox with everything you need to know that's happening in town these days. In today's issue, we have these stories and more...
- Oceanside City Council upholds approval of Ocean Kamp Wave resort
- Día de los Muertos festival is happening on Sunday
- MiraCosta College receives $2.9 million stem-cell research grant
But first, today's weather:
Partly sunny. High: 76 Low: 61.
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Here are the top stories in Oceanside-Camp Pendleton today:
- The hotly debated approval of the Ocean Kamp Wave resort project was upheld by the Oceanside City Council at Wednesday's meeting. The plans include "an artificial surfing lagoon, restaurants, shops, a 300-room hotel and up to 700 homes. The Oceanside Planning Commission signed off on the project in July, but two groups — the local nonprofit Preserve Calavera and San Diegans for Sustainable, Economic and Equitable Development (SD SEED) — appealed the decision to the City Council. SD SEED, which represents local labor unions, dropped its appeal after a private settlement just before Wednesday's council meeting. Dozens of union members, mostly carpenters and plumbers, and their families attended the meeting in support of the project and the jobs it would bring to the area." (The San Diego Union-Tribune)
- MiraCosta College is one of only two community colleges to receive grants from the state's stem-cell agency. "MiraCosta College has received a state grant to offer internships, mentoring and financial support for students pursuing careers in stem-cell research and manufacturing.
The Oceanside college was one of 16 in California to receive grants totaling $46 million from the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine. MiraCosta and Solano Community College in Fairfield were the only community colleges to receive the state grants, worth $2,894,500. Students who are working toward a bachelor's degree in biomanufacturing at MiraCosta will be eligible to participate in the program." (Times of San Diego) - The Oceanside Día de los Muertos festival returns to downtown on Sunday. "The 21st annual event is from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Pier View Way next to City Hall and the Oceanside Civic Center. Highlights include community and family altars built in memory of loved ones with marigolds from Mellano Flowers and traditional music and dancing, along with chalk cemetery and kids crafts and activities." Free admission." Visit friendsofoceansidediadelosmuertos.org. (KPBS)
- San Diego County students are now eligible to apply for loan forgiveness. "Applications officially opened Monday to student loan borrowers nationwide, allowing millions to apply for thousands of dollars in forgiveness, according to President Joe Biden's administration. ... In San Diego County, graduates of the University of California, San Diego completed their degrees with an average of $19,969 in student loans in 2019-20. Graduates of the San Diego State University completed their degrees with an average of $20,300 in student loans in 2019-20." Find out how you can apply for student debt relief: (Patch)
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Today in Oceanside-Camp Pendleton:
- Blackout Attire Day - Oceanside High (All day)
- Golf Tournament - Veterans Association of North County (5:00 AM)
- Minuteman Press 1-Year Anniversary and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony (3:00 PM)
- Jaguar Invitational - V Girls/Boys Cross Country (3:30 PM)
- JV/V Football v. Ramona @ Home - Oceanside High (4:30 PM)
- Carvin Jones at Sunshine Brooks Theater (7:00 PM)
From my notebook:
- 📞 9-1-1 What is your emergency?: "When you dial 9-1-1 dispatchers will ask a series of questions to ensure the right resources are sent to you and that responders have the info they need to help you best. First two things we need to know ..." (Oceanside Police Department via Facebook)
- Parks and Rec Halloween Spooktacular : "The Oceanside Parks and Recreation Department is excited to bring a new FREE family-friendly Halloween event to our City this year! Our Halloween Spooktacular will feature a Trunk-or-Treat and a Family Movie Night at Mance Buchanon Park ..." (City of Oceanside Parks and Recreation via Facebook)
- Work for the City of Oceanside: "Among many great opportunities available, the City of Oceanside is hiring an Associate Planner to assist in both the overall coordination of the City's long-range planning efforts and in development project review. The..." (City of Oceanside - Government via Facebook)
- VUSD Festival of the Arts: "#MVHSarts wishes to remind you that the 18th Annual VUSD Festival of the Arts is Saturday! ~Oct 22 from 10am to 4 pm Main Street Downtown Vista!" (Mission Vista High School via Facebook)
- Behind the Curtain Theatre Workshop: "New workshop series from The Old Globe Art Engagement begins this Saturday! In this Behind the Curtain theatre workshop series with teaching artists from The Old Globe, participants will learn about theatre design elements; including ..." (City of Oceanside Public Library via Facebook)
- Scare Away Hunger!: "During the month of October, businesses and organizations across the North County region are coming together to help Scare Away Hunger by collecting jars of peanut butter for local children and families in need. There ..." (Oceanside Chamber of Commerce via Facebook)
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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Friday off right! I'll see you around.
— 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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