🌱 Oceanside Pier Plaza Makeover Plans + San Diego County Crime Log

Welcome back, Oceanside-Camp Pendleton! I'm here in your inbox per usual with everything you need to know about what's going on around town.

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First, today's weather:

Clouds giving way to sun. High: 76 Low: 65.

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📢 The Oceanside Chamber will hold its 14th Annual North County Health & Wellness Fair on August 11 from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. The North County Health Fair is free to the public and a great way to receive information, meet a new health specialist or learn more about healthy living. Located at the beautiful Oceanside Civic Center Plaza, the North County Health Fair will run concurrently with the Thursday Farmer's Market. More info

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

1. The Junior Seau Amphitheatre in the Oceanside Pier Plaza is close to getting its first major upgrade since 1950. The Oceanside City Council is set to decide on plans for a major renovation of the pier plaza area in September after a series of public meetings. Steve Johnson of design company Johnson Favaro was brought in to advise Oceanside on plans for the Pier Plaza area that includes the bandshell, the Junior Seau Beach Community Center and a parking lot. "There is no way to spruce up this existing facility," Johnson said about the bandshell at a July 12 Parks and Recreation Commission meeting. He said that even if the council decides to keep the bandshell with its exact same look, it still must be rebuilt. (San Diego Reader)
2. San Diego County Crime Log: A look at some of this week's police, fire and courtroom stories from across the county. A new report by SANDAG found that 83% of male detainees and 60% of female detainees tested positive for at least one illicit substance. Border Patrol agents stopped a truck on I-8 in Campo. Bundles of fentanyl pills were hidden in the vehicle's gas tank and spare tire; San Diego County Crime Stoppers is offering a reward for information leading to an arrest for felony animal cruelty after a dog was found with a chain embedded in its neck. (San Diego Patch)
3. With the rise in COVID-19 infections in San Diego County, public health officials reminded the public Friday to seek treatment to help prevent severe symptoms from the virus. Antiviral medications require a doctor's prescription and should be started within five days of developing symptoms of COVID-19. Monoclonal antibodies should be given no more than seven days after the onset of symptoms. "If you're already vaccinated, then treatment gives you extra protection, and it can reduce your risk of hospitalization or worse even if you're not," said Dr. Cameron Kaiser, county deputy public health officer. (San Diego Patch)
4. The unemployment rate in San Diego County rose for the first time in months. However,
   June's unemployment rate of 3.2% was considerably less than June 2021's rate of 7.3%. The county's unemployment rate increased from a revised 2.7% in May according to figures released Friday by the state Employment Development Department. Last month's rates compare with an unadjusted unemployment rate of 4% for California and 3.8% for the nation during the same period. (City News Service)
5. Looking for things to do this weekend in Southern California? Patch has rounded up fun, interesting and entertaining events throughout Southern California — from the southernmost part of San Diego, through Orange and Riverside counties, to the beaches and valleys in Los Angeles. ArtWalk Little Italy Summer Series, Comic-Con San Diego, Electric Ocean: SeaWorld San Diego, San Diego Nighttime Zoo and lots more going on. (Encinitas Patch) For events closer to home, check out the Visit Oceanside Events Calendar.

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Today in Oceanside-Camp Pendleton:

• Yard Sale (10 a.m.)
• Moving Sale 8-1 (8 a.m.)
• The Soto Six (Quartet) at Vigilante Coffee (10:30 a.m.)
• Dog Adoption Event at Coomber!!! (noon)

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From my notebook:

• Oceanside Police Department: "A great way to build safer communities is to know your neighbors and police. Join the Oceanside Police Department on Tuesday, August 2, for National Night Out, an evening of family fun at a park near you." (Oceanside Police Department via Facebook)
• City of Oceanside - Government: "Oceanside has two wonderful Senior Centers. Through programs, activities, events, transportation, and nutrition, the Senior Services team at City of Oceanside Parks and Recreation strives to eliminate loneliness and bring the F U N! 🌺 L..." (City of Oceanside - Government via Facebook)
• City of Oceanside Public Library: "Have you seen the interactive display at Mission Branch Library? Yesenia, who is always a friendly face when you enter any of the library locations, made us a giant envelope to collect letters to the Library. Stop by the Mission Branch Library." (City of Oceanside Public Library via Facebook)
• MCCS Camp Pendleton: "Registration is now OPEN for our Summer Movie Night featuring Free Willy on Fri, July 29 at Del Mar Beach & Marina! Register for FREE here! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/summer-movie-series-free-willy-tickets-383552605167" (MCCS Camp Pendleton via Facebook)
• Oceanside Chamber of Commerce: "Next week Hire G.I. is partnering with MCB Camp Pendleton on Thursday, July 28 for a "Hybrid" Hiring Event. Hire G.I.'s mission is to serve those who have served our country by assisting with the transition from military service to civil." (Oceanside Chamber of Commerce via Facebook)

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Events:

• Yard Sale (July 23)
• High Tea under the A/C (July 23)
• REEF Sample Sale (July 24)
• Alabama's Country Music Comes to the Plateau (July 30)
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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Saturday. See you all tomorrow for 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 Oceansider's:

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