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🌱 Oceanside Mosquito Larvicide Begins + San Diego County Crime Log
The quickest way to get caught up on the most important things happening today in Oceanside-Camp Pendleton.
Up and at 'em, Oceanside-Camp Pendleton! Here's everything you need to know to get this Saturday started off right.
First, today's weather:
Breezy with abundant sunshine. High: 70 Low: 46.
Oceanside Chamber presents Operation Appreciation at the Oceanside Pier Amphitheater on May 21! A day of fun and recognition for all active-duty military and their families as they are treated to a day of free food, entertainment and a fun zone for kids. This event is open to the public, with food and fun zone tickets available for purchase. From 11 AM - 4 PM. MORE INFO
Here are the top five stories today in Oceanside-Camp Pendleton:
- The San Diego County Vector Control Program (VCP) will conduct its first routine aerial mosquito-fighting larvicide applications on Oceanside waterways beginning April 27 and April 28. Larvicide Application helps reduce mosquito breeding and decrease the risk of West Nile virus (WNV) transmission. There are nine waterway areas targeted for application in Oceanside that include approximately 270 acres. (Oceanside-Camp Pendleton Patch)
- Looking for things to do this weekend in Southern California? Patch has you covered. See what's slated this weekend today and Sunday. Avocado Festival; Boysenberry Festival; Poppy Festival; Wine Festival; Spring Food Truck Festival: SoCal Weekend (Patch)
- San Diego County Crime Log is a look at some of this week's police, fire and courtroom stories from across the region. Driver Escapes Minutes Before Train Hits Car In North County; Suspect In 3 High-Speed North County Police Pursuits Jailed; Man Robs U.S. Bank Branch In Escondido: FBI (Patch)
- There are seven candidates on the June 7 ballot in the campaign for the 49th Congressional District that represents south Orange and north San Diego counties. Democratic Rep. Mike Levin is being challenged by Orange County supervisor/businesswoman Lisa Bartlett, businessman/nonprofit executive Brian Maryott, sheriff's deputy/businessman Josiah O'Neil, Oceanside councilmember/businessman/farmer Christopher Rodriguez and cybersecurity manager/Airman Renee Taylor, all Republicans, and private nurse/businesswoman Nadia Bahia Smalley, a Democrat. The top two vote-getters will advance to a Nov. 8 runoff. (The San Diego Union-Tribune)
- The Secretary for the U.S. Department of Energy paid a visit to the San Onofre nuclear site Thursday to discuss the search for solutions on nuclear waste storage. "We know how to store nuclear waste safely," said Secretary Jennifer Granholm. "The question is where we do it." A stalemate has plagued this issue for decades, but they're hoping to make progress in finding an interim storage location for the spent nuclear fuel sitting in cannisters at San Onofre. While engineers insist the spent fuel is kept safe on location at San Onofre, the move to find a more permanent storage location is underway. (CBS News 8)
Today in Oceanside-Camp Pendleton:
- 1st Annual Garage Sale - Rancho Pacifica Neighborhood Group (8:00 AM)
- Strawberry U-Pick & Farm Festival at Mellano Farm Stand (10:30 AM)
- Rancho Pacifica Neighborhood Garage Sale (8:00 AM)
- Free Family Mini Photo Sessions at Oceanside Pier! (9:00 AM)
- Green Oceanside's Earth Day of Service and Celebration (9:00 AM)
- Live Jazz at Vigilante Coffee (10:30 AM)
- Timberwolves Foundation Fundraiser: A Night of Comedy and Magic (7:00 PM)
From my notebook:
- Oceanside Police Department: "This week the City of Oceanside - Government recognized those who have recently accomplished twenty years or more in service to the community of Oceanside. Among the honorees was our very own Senior Field Evidence Technician Pamela Armij..." (Facebook)
- MCCS Camp Pendleton: "Spend your Summer with MCCS Programs and Activities! Find kids' summer camps, beach information, summer races, and other upcoming events at mccsCP.com/summer" (Facebook)
- City of Oceanside - Government: "Happy Earth Day, Oceanside! 🌎 Celebrate Oceanside's Earth Day of Service & Celebration today from 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.) with the City's #GreenOceanside team at Buccaneer Park. Visit booths hosted by local environmen..." (Facebook)
- Oceanside Chamber: "Have you tried the Lighthouse Oyster Bar & Grill? Lighthouse Oyster Bar and Grill is proudly owned and operated by the Lopez and Faith Families. Award winning Executive Chef Luis Lopez Sr. is the backbone to the operation creating a un..." (Instagram)
- Camp Pendleton Armed Services YMCA: "Happy Month of the Military Child! This week we are highlighting Camila from our Operation Kid Comfort Program. Our military children are faced with challenges such as constantly moving and having deployed parents. They have an amazing a..." (Facebook)
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Events:
- 1st Annual Garage Sale - Rancho Pacifica Neighborhood Group (April 23)
- Strawberry U-Pick & Farm Festival at Mellano Farm Stand (April 23)
- National Hug A Plumber Day (April 25)
- Breast Ultrasound Screening Coming Direct to You! (April 26)
- Cheez Whiz Ultimate Live 80's Music At Ebullition Brew Works & Live Music (April 29)
- Take Flight with La Costa (April 30)
- Taxes in Retirement Webinar (May 2)
- LUNAFEST FILM FESTIVAL - hosted by Soroptimist Oceanside - Carlsbad (May 7)
- Live from La Costa: Summer Concert Series (May 14)
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That's it for today! I'll see you around.
— 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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