🌱 Oceanside Operation Appreciation + Mike Levin On KOCT Round Table

Happy Saturday, neighbors! Let's get you all caught up on what's happening around Oceanside today.

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First, today's weather:

Clouds giving way to some sun. High: 70 Low: 55. Looks like it's going to be a mild May weekend!

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It's TODAY! Oceanside Chamber presents Operation Appreciation at the Oceanside Pier Amphitheater! 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 a.m. to 4 p.m. More info

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

1. KOCT, The Oceanside Channel, recently interviewed each of the candidates running for the 49th Congressional District for the North County Roundtable Election 2022 Edition. In this second episode, host Alison St John interviews 49th Congressional District Candidate Mike Levin. (Oceanside-Camp Pendleton Patch)
2. The latest results of the annual homeless census show that Oceanside's unsheltered homeless population significantly increased since 2020. The count this year found Escondido's unsheltered homeless population, which has been the highest in North County for the past few years, decreased by more than 30 percent, while Oceanside's increased by more than 30 percent. (San Diego Patch)
3. A man accused of brandishing a knife at an Oceanside self-storage center and barricading himself in a building Friday morning has been arrested. According to the Oceanside Police Department, an employee of the business in the 4500 block of Oceanside Boulevard reported the presence of the armed man on the premises at about 8 a.m. (ABC 10 News San Diego KGTV)
4. MiraCosta College will have a new vice president of institutional advancement starting June 1. Shannon Stubblefield, who has an extensive background in fundraising and developing community partnerships, joins the Oceanside-based college district after 10 years as chief philanthropy officer for local nonprofit North County Lifeline (northcoastcurrent.com)
5. A mentally ill man who ambushed and killed his neighbor in an unprovoked shooting outside her Oceanside apartment in 2018 was found guilty Thursday of murder. Eduardo Arriola, 29, was also found to have been lying in wait when he fatally shot Devon Rideout, 24, steps from her front door. (The San Diego Union-Tribune)

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Today in Oceanside-Camp Pendleton:

• Jon Campos bringin some live tunes to the patio at Enzo's (6:00 AM)
• Military Day at Mellano Farm Stand (10:30 AM)
• Operation Appreciation CHAMBER - Veterans Association of North County (12:00 AM)
• Hunter Safety - Veterans Association of North County (8:00 AM)
• San Dieguito River Park Bird Walk - Buena Vista Audubon Society (8:30 AM)
• Endangered Species Day - Buena Vista Audubon Society (10:00 AM)
• Tralain Performing at Vigilante Coffee (10:30 AM)
• Armed Forces Day Operation Appreciation (11:00 AM)
• OHS Prom - Oceanside High (7:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Oceanside Historical Society: "There's a lot to see in this great image of Second Street (Mission Avenue) looking east from Cleveland Street. Everett's groceries to the left, the Hayes Land Co., Sparks Ice Cream, C. B. Ortega Billiards, and more. This photo was taken ..." (Facebook)
• Oceanside Chamber of Commerce: "Join us on tomorrow, Saturday May 21st, opening ceremonies to begin at 11AM with the fun going until 4PM!! The event will be held at the Oceanside Pier Amphitheater. Free shuttles provided by the Riverside County Sheriff Department and 8..." (Facebook)
• BGCOceanside: Registrations for #SummerCamp are open! Don't miss out on 9-weeks of camp with weekly themes including Jurassic World, Deep Dive, and Space Ranger. Register in person or online at http://bgcoceanside.org/summer. (Twitter)
• MCCS Camp Pendleton - Athletics: "Did someone say Flag Football??🏈 Yes we did!!!🏈 2022 Adult Flag Football League is coming soon. Registration starts now!! $350 per team. For more information contact Eddie Bolanos at 760-725-6806!" (Facebook)

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Sand Drawing: Oceanside Photo Of The Day

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Events:

• Jon Campos bringin some live tunes to the patio at Enzo's (May 21)
• Military Day at Mellano Farm Stand (May 21)
• The Toga Party Band Live At Ebullition Brew Works (May 21)
• Military Day at Mellano Farm Stand (May 22)
• Breast Ultrasound Screening Coming Direct to You! (May 26)
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— Lisa Frost

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