🌱 Oceanside Excessive Heat Warning Extended + Red Cross Needs Blood

Hello, everybody! It's your host of the Daily. Let's get this Wednesday started off right, with a quick dive into the most important things going on in town.

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First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny. High: 87 Low: 70.

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

1. Tired of sweltering in this massive heat wave, Oceanside? Unfortunately, relief is not expected until the weekend. The National Weather Service has extended the Excessive Heat Warning for all of San Diego County. The extension will leave the Excessive Heat Warning in effect until 8 p.m. Thursday for the mountains and deserts and 8 p.m. Friday for the coast and valleys. Hot conditions with high temperatures ranging from 94 degrees and 115 degrees may be reached. (Oceanside-Camp Pendleton Patch)
   
   
2. The Red Cross is urging donors to get prepared for emergencies during National Preparedness Month, including donating blood or platelets. Anyone who donates blood or platelets between Sept. 1-18 will get a limited-edition Red Cross T-shirt, while supplies last. People who donate in September will automatically be entered for a chance to win a VIP NASCAR experience, including two tickets to a 2023 race. Donors will also receive a coupon for a free haircut by email, courtesy of Sport Clips Haircuts. (Patch)
   
   
3. More than 50 brush fires broke out in California over the last two days, killing four people and injuring several others fleeing the flames. Several firefighters were hospitalized with heat exhaustion while fighting flames in 100-plus-degree heat. Some 4,400 firefighters battled 14 large fires around the state, with 45 new blazes on Sunday alone, said Anale Burlew, a deputy chief with the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection. Crews battled another 29 new brush fires across the state in a 24-hour period as of Tuesday afternoon. (Patch)

1. The Oceanside Community Foundation held its annual Grant Awards Celebration last month at El Corazon. It awarded a total of $92,000 to seven local nonprofits that provide programs that support academic, social development and enrichment programs that help students living in Oceanside in grades K-12 make up for lost time. "We want to work with local organizations closest to our youth to ensure that as a community we're uplifting our young people academically, socially and emotionally," said Vince Alessi, Oceanside Community Foundation 2021-22 board chairman. The Oceanside foundation has granted more than $830,000 to over 60 programs since 2009. (Oside News)
2. The County of San Diego anticipates receiving the new COVID-19 bivalent boosters early next week and beginning vaccinations shortly thereafter. The new bivalent boosters were developed to generate an immune response from the original COVID-19 virus and BA.4 and BA.5 Omicron subvariants. The Pfizer/BioNTech is for those age 12 and over, while the Moderna bivalent booster is for those age 18 and older. Individuals may contact their healthcare provider or other vaccine provider, such as a pharmacy, for other local availability. Availability at county vaccine events will be updated on coronavirus-sd.com and appointments can be made through the state's My Turn system. Initial supplies are expected to be limited. (Press Release Desk)

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Today in Oceanside-Camp Pendleton:

• OUSD Counselors' Meeting - Oceanside High (8 a.m.)
• September EC Meeting - North San Diego County NAACP (6 p.m.)
• OHS PTSO - Oceanside High (6 p.m.)

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From my notebook:

• The Leadership Academy: "Walking around on campus to see our leaders spreading love and kindness makes us so proud! Here are some ways to be kind from Mrs. Hendricks's 5th graders!" (The Leadership Academy via Facebook)
• MCCS Camp Pendleton: "Want to gain helpful skills to improve your personal and professional life? Want to enhance your personal skills to get the most out of each moment in your life? Want to gain skills to get the most out of your relationship?" (MCCS Camp Pendleton via Facebook)
• MCCS Camp Pendleton - Libraries: "Have a tech problem? Spend a couple minutes working with a library staff member who can help with eResources, basic computer or device usage, and learning how to use select software. This program occurs the first Tuesday of each month." (MCCS Camp Pendleton - Libraries via Facebook)
• Camp Pendleton Armed Services YMCA: "Don't Forget! Our hiring event is today from 10 a.m - 1 p.m.! If you are interested in childcare, preschool, recreation center or youth program positions stop by our office today with your resume!" (Camp Pendleton Armed Services YMCA via Facebook)

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Events:

• Change Your Mind Free Inaugural Mental Health and Wellness Festival (September 10)
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• SoCal Chicano Beer & Music Fest | Day 1 | With The B-Side Players + Still Ill Morrissey & Smiths Tri (September 16)
• Chicano Beer & Music Fest | Day 2 | With Pachuco Jose Y Los Diamantes, The Sleepwalkers & More (September 17)
• Five Smart Strategies to live with Inflation Webinar (September 21)
• Cowboy Jubilee on the Santa Rosa Plateau (September 24)
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You're officially in the loop for today! I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow with a new 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 Oceansider's:

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