🌱 Oceanside Outsources Investments + 2023 Homelessness Plans

Welcome to the start of the holiday weekend! I will be off for the next few days, taking time with family and friends, as I hope all of you are doing, too. I'll be back in your inbox on Tuesday with the most important things happening in Oceanside-Camp Pendleton.
Today's issue includes:

• Oceanside hires Chandler Asset Management for its investment portfolio.
• Mayor Sanchez on city's 2023 homelessness plans.
• County and city offices are closed for the holidays.

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But first, today's weather:

Mostly sunny. High: 66 Low: 39.

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

1. Oceanside approved an outside firm to manage the city's investments, after months of controversy. The allegations and ongoing drama with the city treasurer and treasury manager were too much for the city council, which "unanimously approved Chandler Asset Management, Inc., of San Diego to manage Oceanside's roughly $500 million investment portfolio." (San Diego Union-Tribune/paywall)
2. Oceanside Mayor Esther Sanchez shared her plans to address the homelessness crisis in 2023, along with other area leaders. The consensus among these leaders is that any solution must be regional and focus on city and county goverments working closely with community partners. "We are breaking ground in January 2023 on our 59-unit affordable housing project with wrap-around services. Next spring, we will be opening our 50-bed year-round homeless shelter/navigation center, the first in our city." (Patch)
3. Just a reminder that most San Diego County offices will be closed over the Christmas holiday. Libraries, animal shelters and COVID-19 vaccination and testing sites will be closed or have limited hours. Police, fire and other essential services will continue throughout the holiday. "County offices will reopen for regular business hours on Tuesday, Dec. 27." (Press Release Desk)

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From my community notebook:

• "⛸ Free Ice Skating for Active Duty Patrons! Must sign up for this event, Limited spots, Registration is now open! ⛸ ☃️ It's that time of year! Sign up for our FREE Active Duty Ice Skating day at the beautiful Peltzer Winery! Registration..." (MCCS Camp Pendleton via Facebook)
• "The state of California has an earthquake early warning system. Visit https://earthquake.ca.gov/ to learn about: • ⚠️ Important things you can do: drop, cover, and hold on • 🤳 Life-saving early alerts like the MyShakeApp (download it on..." (City of Oceanside - Government via Facebook)
• "🎄Happy Holidays Patrons! Where ever you are today, we hope that you are having a wonderful day. Take care and drive safely. 🚘 ⏰ Holiday weekend hours for MCCS facilities can be found here: https://pendleton.usmc-mccs.org/about/holida..." (MCCS Camp Pendleton via Instagram)
• "The Aquatics Staff is sending holiday cheer to everyone this week! 🏊 12/24-12/25: Marshall Street Swim Center will be closed 12/24: Wagner Aquatic Center will operate with Holiday Hours from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm 12/25: Wagner Aquatic Cent..." (City of Oceanside Parks and Recreation via Facebook)

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Moonrise from SLR Valley: Oceanside Photo Of The Day

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Events:

• Christmas Eve Services With Live Nativity & Free Petting Zoo! (December 23)
• Christmas Eve Tea with Santa (December 24)
• Christmas Eve 5 PM - Shepherd of Life Lutheran Church in Lake Elsinore (December 24)
• Crossing Over With Psychic Medium John Edward (Live)! (January 21)
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You're all caught up for today! I'll see you back in your inbox tomorrow with 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 Oceansiders:

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