🌱 Oceanside Pier Repairs + Humpback Whale Freed + New Top Crop

Hey, neighbors. It's Thursday in Oceanside-Camp Pendleton and I'm back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening in town, including news about:

• Pier Utility Replacement Project updating fire and water services
• Oceanside man pleads guilty of threatening Sen. Chuck Schumer
• Avocados dropped out of the top 10 crops in San Diego county

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But first, today's weather:

Turning sunny; humid. High: 75 Low: 63.

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

1. Oceanside is moving forward on repairs for utilities at the Pier. "The city has hired Jilk Heavy Construction for nearly $5.6 million to replace outdated utilities on the downtown pier. Utilities at the pier, such as potable water, wastewater, natural gas, electrical and communications networks, have reached the end of a 35-year lifetime after operating in a harsh marine environment. The Pier Utility Replacement Project will replace and separate fire and domestic water services. Additionally, the project will replace electrical structure for lighting and replace three sewer lift stations and a force main. The project will take approximately 11 months with an anticipated completion date in September 2023. During the construction period, Parking Lot 29 will be closed for construction staging and utility replacement on land." (Coast News)
2. An Oceanside man has admitted to threatening to kill Sen. Chuck Schumer of New York in a voicemail. "Johnathan Ryan McGuire was charged with sending a profane message to the Democratic Senate majority leader in which he threatened to 'blow your (expletive) head off' and 'send some bullets your way,' according to an FBI agent's affidavit filed in San Diego federal court." "The affidavit also alleges that U.S. Capitol Police have documented 'numerous threats by McGuire to various members of U.S. Congress and a USCP officer' between 2019 and 2021, which were allegedly sent by phone and email. McGuire pleaded guilty Wednesday in San Diego federal court to one count of threats in interstate commerce and is due for sentencing in January. The count carries a maximum possible penalty of five years in prison." (NBC7 San Diego)
3. The Oceanside Harbor Police recently helped free an entangled humpback whale. "On Sept. 26, a SeaWorld San Diego Rescue team responded to a report of a humpback whale spotted tangled in gear and went to work trying to free the whale from the gear painfully wrapped around its body. SeaWorld San Diego Rescue, NOAA, the Oceanside Harbor Police Department, California State Parks, and Del Mar Lifeguards all worked together to safely relocate the entangled whale to the waters of San Elijo State Park." (PEOPLE)
4. There's a new top crop and for the first time in years, avocados aren't even in the top 10. "San Diego County has a new top crop, while agricultural value exceeded $1.75 billion, according to the county's Crop Report released Wednesday. The report, which covers the 2021 growing season, showed that crop and commodity values fell for the first time from the previous year since 2018, by nearly 3.2% from $1.8 billion. Avocados dropped out of the top-10 crops for the first time since 2003." So, what's the new top crop in the county for 2021? "Bedding Plants, Color & Perennials, Cacti & Succulents, which ranked second in the previous two crop reports," and replaced Ornamental Trees and Shrubs, which had been in the number-one spot the previous 12 years. (Patch)

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Today in Oceanside-Camp Pendleton:

• Girls V Golf v. Vista @ Away - Oceanside High (12:00 AM)
• Processing Observation - Veterans Association of North County (1:00 PM)
• Field hockey vs Fallbrook - Mission Vista High (4:00 PM)
• Girls V Tennis v. RBV @ Home - Oceanside High (4:00 PM)
• Girls VB vs El Camino - Mission Vista High (4:30 PM)
• Girls Frosh/Soph, JV & V Volleyball v. RBV @ Home (4:30 PM)
• Frosh Football v. La Costa Canyon HS (5:00 PM)
• Nominating Committee Meeting - North San Diego County NAACP (6:00 PM)
• Nominating Committee Interviews - North San Diego County NAACP (6:30 PM)

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From my notebook:

• City of Oceanside: "Mark your calendar for the 21st annual Oceanside Dia De Los Muertos Festival on 10/23!" (City of Oceanside - Government via Facebook)
• Oceanside Chamber: "During the month of October, businesses and organizations across the North County region are coming together to help Scare Away Hunger by collecting jars of peanut butter for local children and families in need.⁠ ⁠ There are two ways you..." (Oceanside Chamber via Instagram)
• City of Oceanside - Government: "Help us spread the word to ensure all Oceansiders are connected. The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) provides eligible households with a discount on broadband service and connected devices. This program provides a discount of up to..." (City of Oceanside - Government via Facebook)
• October is Domestic Violence Prevention Month: ~Join the Family Advocacy Program for a month long scavenger hunt~ Create a team and await clues, earn points and a chance to win some great prizes. Pre-registration is available, sign u..." (MCCS Camp Pendleton via Facebook)
• Are you, your family and pets ready in case of an emergency? Visit sdge.com/checklists to learn which items you should have on hand in a pinch. #sdge #SDGEassist" (Oceanside Chamber of Commerce via Facebook)
• Oceanside Chamber of Commerce: "Next week join District Attorney Summer Stephan & Supervisor Jim Desmond for a free in-person event. Gain resources and information about drug prevention groups, meet medical experts from the County of San Diego, and hear from the parent..." (Oceanside Chamber of Commerce via Facebook)

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Events:

• The Wallflowers - Rhythm on the Vine® Concert Series 2022: Temecula (October 6)
• Craft Beer Trivia & Sing Along Night (As Seen On TV) At Ebullition Brew Works (October 6)
• 80s & 90s Halloween Rock Party With Circa Sonic At Ebullition (October 7)
• Yächtley Crëw - Rhythm on the Vine® Concert Series 2022: Temecula (October 7)
• Nerd Comedy Night (October 7)
• Burn N Sol Reggae Featuring Quino McWhinney Of Big Mountain At Ebullition Brew Works & Live Music (October 8)
• San Clemente Garden Club Fall Plant Sale (October 8)
• Military Appreciation-Oceanside Farm's Pumpkin/Corn Maze Festival (October 8)
• Pumpkin Palooza Fest featuring 3 bands, 3 food trucks, 6 vendors, & craft beer cocktails (October 8)
• Military Appreciation at Oceanside's family farm- pumpkin patch, corn maze festival (October 9)
• Oceanside Family Farm Festival-Pumpkin Patch, Corn Maze, Tractor Rides (October 15)
• Stonehouse 3rd Annual Rooted in Nature Craft Brew Festival (October 15)
• Oceanside Family Farm's Festival-pumpkin patch, corn maze, tractor rides, & more (October 16)
• FREE Stand Up Comedy Workshop (October 16)
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That's it for today. I'll be in your inbox tomorrow with a new 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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