🌱 Designs For Sand Retention + Skydiver Survives + Fin On Best List

Hello and happy Thursday! I'm back in your inbox with everything you need to know that's happening locally. In today's briefing, we'll cover these stories and more:

• Oceanside seeks innovation to solve sand erosion problems.
• Camp Pendleton recycles tons of batteries.
• Black History Month events throughout Oceanside.

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But first, today's weather:

Mostly sunny. High: 64 Low: 40.

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

1. The Oceanside City Council approved Phase 2 of the Sand Nourishment and Retention Pilot Project at the January 25 meeting. While many locals still support the use of groins to keep sand on Oceanside beaches, Phase 2 will explore innovative sand retention projects through a design competition to attract new ideas to address our coastal erosion. Phase 2 will also seek a local sand source, with consistent sand delivery from around the Camp Pendleton Boat Basin. (Coast News)
2. The Fin Hotel in downtown Oceanside made the Visit California list of "Best San Diego Beach Hotels for Travelers on a Budget." A favorite for locals on staycation, The Fin has everything you want in a boutique beach hotel, starting with its perfect location just blocks from the beach. The Fin's recently opened KNVS restaurant offers a Korean fusion menu in an immersive art gallery that features local artists. (Visit California)
3. Camp Pendleton has a unique partnership with the Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services that not only removed 324,980 pounds of batteries from the base but saved the Marine Corps an estimated $117,000 in disposal costs in 2022. "Pendleton continually looks for process improvements and waste minimization efforts to be good environmental stewards," said Bryan Osborn with the Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton Environmental Security Department. (Marines.mil)
4. The skydiver from GoJump Oceanside who fell from the sky last Friday, after his parachute failed to completely open, is on his way home after a brief stay in the hospital. Witnesses recall the man screaming as he fell, but despite crashing onto a roof, he did not suffer serious injury. (KABC)

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Today in Oceanside-Camp Pendleton:

• Farmer's Market - Downtown (9:00 AM)
• Boys Soccer @ OHS v. Westview - Oceanside High (3:45 PM)
• Public Safety Night at Sunset Market (5:00 PM)
• Girls Water Polo @ WAC v. Classical Academy (6:00 PM)
• El Corazon Park 1 Community Meeting (6:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• "Get ready for a fabulous February in O'side!✨ Click the link in our bio🔗 to get the scoop on events like the @OsideFilm Festival, Black History Month event at @OceansideTheatreCompany, @Oside_MardiGras and more!" (Visit Oceanside via Instagram)
• "🆕 City news: Learn about beach sand nourishment and retention, plans for a new community park at El Corazon, a re-activated Community Center, events, free concerts, and more: https://conta.cc/3DsovQ3" (City of Oceanside - Government via Facebook)
• "As we celebrate Black History Month, we honor the contributions and accomplishments of African Americans throughout history, today and throughout the school year. We also recognize the ongoing struggles for justice and equality and worki..." (Oceanside Unified School District via Facebook)
• "Sign up for the Oceanside Chamber's free Weekly Update to receive information on networking events, business seminars, virtual workshops, business legislation and Oceanside events. https://www.oceansidechamber.com/e-newsletter.html" (Oceanside Chamber of Commerce via Facebook)
• "💓 February Is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month! 💓 Check out what FAP is doing to bring awareness to this national effort. 👈🏼 ❤️ For more information: https://pendleton.usmc-mccs.org/marine-family-support/military-family-life/f..." (MCCS Camp Pendleton via Instagram)

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— Lisa Frost

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