🌱 Oceanside Mom Has Kids And SUV Stolen + Wild Weather + Gas Prices

Hello there, Oceanside-Camp Pendleton! I'm here in your inbox per usual to get you caught up on everything you need to know that's going on in town. Today we'll cover:

• Mom reunited with kids after they were taken during car robbery.
• A natural gas price spike causes SDG&E January bills to soar.
• The weather is today's big story. Get the scoop below.

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But first, today's weather:

Rain and a thunderstorm. High: 60 Low: 42.

STAY ALERT! Today's storm is expected to be intense throughout the day with rain and possible thunderstorms through 5 pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5 pm. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph. A High Surf Advisory is in effect until January 11, 10:00 PM. (National Weather Service)

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

1. An Oceanside mom had the scare of her life on Sunday when a man stole her SUV with her two young children inside. The mother was loading her car in front of her home when a man drove off with the SUV and her kids, according to Jennifer A. Atenza, the public information officer for Oceanside police. The children were found about 20 minutes later and reunited with their mother. A short time later, police spotted the stolen vehicle and arrested the driver, Juan Mendieta, 30, of Oceanside. "Mendieta faces several charges, including two counts of kidnapping, two counts of child endangerment, vehicle theft, resisting arrest and a parole violation hold." (Fox 5 San Diego)
2. Gas prices are skyrocketing, and this time it's not the gas we put in our cars but the kind that heats our homes. SDG&E sent notices to local customers that the "company's cost per natural gas unit — or therm — spiked from $2.36 to $5.11. Households that had a January gas bill of roughly $105 in 2022 should plan for this month's bill to come in at about $225, according to the company. " It's unclear just how long the price increase will last but customers can request to have their bills averaged out over several months to offset the cost in any single month. (Patch)
3. Hey, Oceanside foodies! Coomber Craft Wines has a culinary experience lined up for Wednesday that you won't want to miss. This pop-up kitchen event features Chef Eliza Martin, Food Network "Chopped" champion. (Patch)

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Today in Oceanside-Camp Pendleton:

• Boys Soccer @ OHS v. Poway - Oceanside High (3:45 PM)
• Girls Water Polo v. CCA @ WAC - Oceanside High (4:30 PM)
• Girls Basketball vs SDA - Mission Vista High (5:30 PM)
• JV/V Girls Basketball @ OHS v. Torrey Pines (5:30 PM)

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From my community notebook:

• "Ready to work hard, be nice and help change lives? We have a uniform ready for you! Applications are now open ➡️ Police Officers, Police Officer Laterals, and Academy Graduates. Apply now at joinOPD.net #nowhiring #whatareyouwaitingfor #..." (Oceanside Police Department via Facebook)
• "Your efforts to report graffiti, potholes, abandoned carts, and code violations helps keep Oceanside clean, safe, and efficient. Download the free 'My Oceanside' City App to instantly report issues you see around town. It's free at the A..." (City of Oceanside - Government via Facebook)
• "Today is the first day of our Winter class session! There is still room in many of our classes and programs. We have dance, cheer, cooking, yoga, martial arts, and much more! Browse the Winter 2023 Activity Guide at oceansid..." (City of Oceanside Parks and Recreation via Facebook)
• "Join the Oceanside Young Professionals this Thursday from 5:30-7:30PM at the Oceanside Museum of Art for their first Mixer of 2023! OYP Event Calendar (Jan-May) will be released & OYP 2023 Committee will be announced Come mingle with lik..." (Oceanside Chamber of Commerce via Facebook)
• "All Oceanside Public Library locations will be closed Sunday, January 15 and Monday, January 16 for the Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday. The Library will re-open on Tuesday, January 17 at 9:00 a.m." (City of Oceanside Public Library via Facebook)

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— Lisa Frost

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