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🌱 Oceanside Earth Day Celebration + Did You Feel The 4.6 Earthquake?
The quickest way to get caught up on the most important things happening today in Oceanside-Camp Pendleton.
Happy Saturday, neighbors! Let's get this day started. Here's what's going on today in Oceanside-Camp Pendleton.
First, today's weather:
Breezy in the afternoon. High: 68 Low: 50.
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Here are the top five stories today in Oceanside-Camp Pendleton:
- The Metrolink commuter rail system, which has service running from Oceanside north to Los Angeles transitions to fully renewable fuel for its locomotives. "It's a proud achievement to be the first rail agency in the nation to use renewable fuel to move people around southern California," Metrolink board Chairman Ara Najarian said in a news release following an event celebrating the changeover. The change to vegetable- and natural fat-based fuel comes as Earth Day approaches on April 22. (OsideNews)
- Did you feel it? A magnitude 4.6 earthquake that struck south of the U.S.-Mexico border Thursday night was felt across San Diego County and in parts of Southern California. The earthquake was recorded at 9:30 p.m. Thursday about 40 miles south of Tijuana near El Sauzal, Baja California, Mexico, according to the United States Geological Survey. The strong quake lasted several seconds and shook buildings across San Diego County. (San Diego Patch)
- The city of Oceanside will put on an Earth Day of Service and Celebration from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on April 23 with music and Earth Day activities at Buccaneer Park, including arts, crafts, and activities centered around sustainability and preserving the environment. There will be a local DJ and free retro "Stay Classy O'side" T-shirts provided by Waste Management, along with a community cleanup effort. (The San Diego Union-Tribune)
- Oceanside will restart its search for a contractor to build a new firehouse to replace the nearly 100-year-old Fire Station 1 across from City Hall in downtown Oceanside. Due to several contractor clerical errors in most of the proposals received in late February, the Oceanside City Council rejected five bids, which were between $12.4 million and $15.5 million, during its April 6 meeting. Due to the mistakes, staff and the city attorney's office decided to re-advertise the project, which has a total cost estimated between $16 million and $18.5 million. (Coast News)
- A former Camp Pendleton Marine who sexually assaulted a 3-year-old was sentenced Monday to more than 28 years in prison. Michael Hamby Jr., 30, must also register as a sex offender following his guilty plea to a federal enticement of a minor count. Prosecutors say that in addition to molesting the victim, Hamby also "advertised the child as available to others and expressed an intent to engage in sexual games with two other children, ages 4 and 8." (San Diego Patch)
Today in Oceanside-Camp Pendleton:
- Easter Weekend at Mellano Farm Stand (10:30 AM)
- San Dieguito River Park Bird Walk - Buena Vista Audubon Society (8:30 AM)
- City of Oceanside Annual Easter Egg Hunt (10:00 AM)
- Easter Egg Hunt At Melba Bishop Park (11:00 AM)
From my notebook:
- City of Oceanside Parks and Recreation: "The annual City of Oceanside Easter Egg Hunt and will be held today at Mance Buchanon Park, located at 425 College Blvd. 🥚🐰 Hunt will begin promptly at 10 a.m. and is free for children ages 3-11. Families are encoura..." (Facebook)
- Oceanside Historical Society: "Oceanside has always loved a good parade! Here is one of the earliest parades with a band marching on North Cleveland Street in the 1880s. MainStreet Oceanside keeps the tradition alive with the Independence Parade on Saturday June 25 fo..." (Facebook)
- City of Oceanside - Government: "The Friends of the Oceanside Public Library invite you to participate in their 2nd Annual Amateur Photography Contest. Prizes to be awarded in youth, teen, and adult categories. Visit their website for more information: https://osidefrie..." (Facebook)
- MCCS Camp Pendleton: "Next week (Apr 23) is the Heartbreak Ridge Run held at the Home of the 11th Marines on Camp Pendleton. The race offers multiple distance choices including a Super Hero Kids Run and features the famous Heartbreak Ridge Hill climb. Online ..." (Instagram)
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Events:
- Easter Weekend at Mellano Farm Stand (April 16)
- Easter Service & Easter Egg Hunt With 5,000 Eggs (April 17)
- Easter Week In-Person Services (April 17)
- Easter Weekend at Mellano Farm Stand (April 17)
- Easter Sunday at La Costa (April 17)
- Social Security Seminar (April 21)
- Family Fest (April 23)
- Take Flight with La Costa (April 30)
- LUNAFEST FILM FESTIVAL - hosted by Soroptimist Oceanside - Carlsbad (May 7)
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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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