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🌱 Oceanside Measure X Historic Improvements + Blood Donations Needed
The quickest way to get caught up on the most important things happening today in Oceanside-Camp Pendleton.
Hey, everybody! I'm back in your inbox this morning to walk you through all the most important things happening in Oceanside-Camp Pendleton today.
First, today's weather:
Pleasant with clouds and sun. High: 81 Low: 66.
📢 The Oceanside Chamber will hold its 14th Annual North County Health & Wellness Fair on August 11 from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. The North County Health Fair is free to the public and a great way to receive information, meet a new health specialist or learn more about healthy living. Located at the beautiful Oceanside Civic Center Plaza, the North County Health Fair will run concurrently with the Thursday Farmer's Market. More info
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Here are the top five stories in Oceanside-Camp Pendleton today:
- The City of Oceanside announced some "Historic Improvements" thanks to Measure X revenue, the 1/2 cent sales tax passed in 2018. The Fire Department unveiled its newly constructed state-of-the-art Fire Training Tower at 110 Jones Road. A groundbreaking ceremony was held at the new Fire Station 1 Project site at 602 Civic Center Drive. The revenue from the 1/2 cent tax helps fund public safety, road repairs, improved infrastructure and addressing homelessness. (City of Oceanside)
- Donate blood during the month of August in San Diego County for a chance to win free gas for a year. The American Red Cross blood supply has dropped nearly 20 percent in recent weeks due to a decline in blood and platelet donations, the organization announced. To prevent a blood shortage, the Red Cross is hosting blood drives across San Diego County and offering incentives for donors. Donors will also receive a $10 e-gift card to a merchant of their choice. (San Diego Patch)
- San Diego County adults looking for a more traditional vaccine against COVID-19 are now able to get Novavax, the County Health and Human Services Agency announced last week. Novavax, which is currently being used around the world, is now available in the region, county health officials said. Novavax has been authorized as a two-dose primary series, given three to eight weeks apart, to people ages 18 and older. (Press Release Desk)
- The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in San Diego County dropped Monday for the 47th consecutive day since rising to a record, decreasing four-tenths of a cent to $5.568, its lowest amount since March 8. The average price has dropped 80.5 cents since rising to a record $6.373 on June 15, including 1.1 cents Sunday, according to figures from the AAA and the Oil Price Information Service. It is 13 cents less than one week ago and 66.4 cents lower than one month ago, but $1.227 more than one year ago. The average in Oceanside has decreased even more with prices as low as $5.05 per gallon, according to GasBuddy. (San Diego Patch)
- The "Stuff the Bus" school supplies drive for students experiencing homelessness in San Diego County has been extended through Aug. 31. The effort, spearheaded by the San Diego County Office of Education and San Diego County Credit Union, has raised more than $38,000 to date with a goal of $100,000. The campaign was initially slated to end July 31. A portion of donations will also assist San Diego Youth Services in providing meals for homeless youth through its various food programs. (San Diego Patch)
Today in Oceanside-Camp Pendleton:
- Ed Harrington - Veterans Association of North County (11 a.m.)
- Breakthrough Physical Therapy - Veterans Association of North County (noon)
- Taco Tuesday coming up (4 p.m.)
From my notebook:
- Oceanside Police Department: "While you 🌙 sleep, Morning Watch patrols. 🤔 Have you : 🚗Removed all valuables from your car ⬆️Rolled up car windows 🔒Locked your vehicle 💡Turned on home porch/exterior lights 🏠Locked the house/garage 🚨Set alarms." (Oceanside Police Department via Facebook)
- Oceanside Chamber: "New Member Monday! Welcome Tricity Notary to The Oceanside Chamber of Commerce! Tricity Notary provides all types of notary services permitted in the state. They certify powers of attorney drawn up in any language and more." (Oceanside Chamber via Instagram)
- The Leadership Academy: "Here are our bell schedules for the year! School will start every day at 8 a.m. Mondays are early release!" (The Leadership Academy via Facebook)
- MCCS Camp Pendleton: "Make a splash Saturday, Aug 6, at the Paddle Excursion at Del Mar Marina! Group paddle over to Oceanside Harbor for a beautiful and fun morning workout! Great for families using kayaks and stand-up paddle boards." (MCCS Camp Pendleton via Instagram)
- SDG&E Communications Team, San Diego Gas & Electric: "Here to better serve you. Do you or does someone in your home: have a disability, use a device for their health, safety or independence that requires electricity, prefer to receive information in a language other than English?" (Nextdoor)
- Nextdoor Neighbor, Whelan Lake: "Camp Pendleton warns explosives training July 30-Aug 7. - Marines on Camp Pendleton will train with high explosives for 24/7 field artillery exercises. Explosions may be heard as far as 50 miles away. FYI link below https://www.10news.c..." (Nextdoor)
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Alrighty, you're all caught up for today. See you all tomorrow for another 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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