🌱 Oceanside Tree Lighting + Death Sentence For Police Killer

Hello again, friends! It's great to be back hosting the Oceanside-Camp Pendleton Daily! Now let's get you caught up on the most important things happening locally. Hope you all have a great day. Today you'll find these stories and more...

• Start skateboarding on the right foot!
• New report analyzes demographics of Covid-19 deaths.
• Death sentence upheld for killer of Oceanside police officer.

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But first, today's weather:

Clouds breaking for sun. High: 64 Low: 41.

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

1. Looking for holiday events in and around Oceanside? Coming up this week is the Annual Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony and Holiday Market in downtown Oceanside. Later in the month, you can catch the Parade of Lights at the Harbor and "Not Your Normal Nutcracker" at the Sunshine Brooks Theatre. It's going to be a festive season with a little something for everyone to enjoy. (Oceanside-Camp Pendleton Patch)
2. Covid-19 deaths increased more among younger people in San Diego County than other age groups during the second year of the pandemic, according to a new report. "People over 65 still made up the greatest number of Covid-19 deaths, but their share of the total went down by 10 percent. The share of middle-aged people who died with the virus went up 21 percent. And those under 45 who died with the virus spiked by 144 percent." Other findings from the report show the benefit of vaccinations during year two. (Patch)
3. Officer Tony Zeppetella was killed during a traffic stop on June 13, 2003. The California Supreme Court has upheld the death sentence for the man convicted of shooting him at least 13 times. "The jury found two special circumstance allegations true, that Adrian George Camacho killed a police officer and that he did so to escape arrest. Zeppetella is one of four Oceanside police officers killed in the line of duty." (KUSI)

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From my notebook:

• Who's hiring in the Oceanside-Camp Pendleton area? Take a look through the most recently posted jobs in your area. (Oceanside-Camp Pendleton Patch)
• "Book Fair coming December 5-9: Scholastic Book Fairs are a fun way to motivate our learners to read while also supporting our school!" (The Leadership Academy via Facebook)
• "Learn to skate this winter with SD Skatelife: This class is designed to teach the basic fundamental skill of skateboarding in a safe and healthy environment. The Beginner classes start at 9 AM and 10 AM, and the Intermediate/Advanced cla..." (City of Oceanside Parks and Recreation via Facebook)
• Coding robots are taking over the library: "December's CreateSpace calendar offers a flurry of fun activities, including a... robot takeover?! More details on that coming soon, but until then, check out the classes happening this month! Note: CreateSpace classes from 12/20 to 12/3..." (MCCS Camp Pendleton - Libraries via Facebook)

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Events:

• Studio ACE to Host Holiday Art Shop (December 3)
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Thanks for following along and staying informed! I'll see you back in your inbox tomorrow with your next 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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