🌱 Oceanside Police Chief To Retire + Marine Corps Trials Invitational

Hey, everybody! It's Friday in Oceanside-Camp Pendleton and I'm back in your inbox to get you caught up on the most important things happening in our community, including news about:

• Man arrested on suspicion of DUI found unconscious in his cell.
• Camp Pendleton hosting military adaptive sports invitational.
• Police Chief Fred Armijo retiring after 34 years of public service.

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But first, today's weather:

Rain; breezy in the afternoon. High: 58 Low: 48.

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

1. Oceanside Police Chief Fred Armijo will retire on April 1 after 34 years of public safety service. Armijo started working as a lifeguard in 1989 after graduating from Oceanside High School. In 1993, he joined the Oceanside Police department, where he rose through the ranks to become chief. "I am very proud to have worked in the city I grew up in and am honored to have finished my career as Oceanside's Police Chief," said Armijo. The city is recruiting internally for Chief Armijo's replacement. (City of Oceanside)
2. Camp Pendleton will welcome hundreds of wounded Marines and sailors from across the world for the Marine Corps Trials, a military adaptive sports invitational from February 28 to March 12. Athletes will compete in a variety of sports, including archery, cycling, swimming, powerlifting, sitting volleyball, rowing, wheelchair basketball and wheelchair rugby. Competitors have an opportunity to represent the Marine Corps at the Department of Defense Warrior Games scheduled for June. Updates on the competition are available at woundedwarrior.marines.mil. (Stars and Stripes)
3. A man who was arrested by Oceanside police died of unknown causes at the San Diego Central Jail. Robert Shuey, 67, was arrested on Monday on suspicion of DUI, after crashing into a motorcyclist who suffered life-threatening injuries. Shuey was found unconscious in his cell on Tuesday night, according to the San Diego County Sheriff's Department. "Jail staffers performed CPR on Shuey prior to the arrival of paramedics, who took over the lifesaving effort before pronouncing him dead at the scene, sheriff's Lt. Chris Steffen said." (ABC 10 News San Diego KGTV)

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Today in Oceanside-Camp Pendleton:

• Oceanside International Film Festival at the Brooks (5:00 PM)
• Karaoke Night - Mission Vista High (7:00 PM)
• Neil Simon's "Rumors" at The Star Theatre (7:30 PM)

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From my notebook:

• "You may recognize this motel building located at 2034 South Coast Highway (formerly Hill Street) at Eaton Street. Built in 1949, Louan's Motel quickly changed its name to the Seabird. We love Oceanside History! Share it! South Oceanside ..." (Oceanside Historical Society via Facebook)
• "City leaders visited Washington, D.C. this week to meet with various federal departments and elected officials to request funding for Oceanside projects. Back-to-back meetings were taken to discuss Oceanside projects like the Shoreline Sp..." (City of Oceanside - Government via Facebook)
• "🌳 The Oceanside Public Works Department invites you to celebrate Arbor Day with a tree-planting celebration on Saturday, March 4 between 8:00 and11:00 a.m. at Mance Buchanon Park (425 College Blvd). Bring some ..." (City of Oceanside - Government via Facebook)
• "Fields are closed due to rain. 🌧" (City of Oceanside Parks and Recreation via Facebook)
• "Need help with your energy bill? - Income-qualified families with past-due balances may qualify for financial assistance through the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). For assistance with the application process, visit o..." (Nextdoor)

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You're officially in the loop for today. See you all tomorrow morning for another update!

— Lisa Frost

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