🌱 Oceanside Police Investigate Suspicious Death + CHP DUI Crackdown

Hello again! I'm back with your new copy of the Oceanside-Camp Pendleton Daily. Let's get this Friday started off right, with a quick review of everything you need to know about what's going on these days in town.

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First, today's weather:

Fog, then sun. High: 85 Low: 70.

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

1. Oceanside Police are investigating a suspicious death after a body was found in Guajome Regional Park. Police responded to reports of a "foul order" in the upper pond area of the park around 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, according to the Oceanside Police Department. An unidentified man was found in the water. The details surrounding the man's death are still unclear, including the cause of death and how long the body had been in the water before being found. Anyone with information about this investigation should contact the Oceanside Police Department at (760) 435-4900. (Patch)
2. Hundreds of firefighters Thursday continued to battle a wildfire that scorched thousands of acres, destroyed structures, forced evacuations, and prompted road and school closures in rural eastern San Diego County. The blaze sparked shortly after 2:15 p.m. off Barrett Lake Road and state Route 94 in the Barrett Junction area, southeast of Dulzura, according to Cal Fire San Diego. The fire destroyed four structures, including at least one home. Three people were injured in the fire, two critically. Two men suffered severe burns as the fire spread, Cal Fire Capt. Thomas Shoots said. Paramedics airlifted them to UCSD Medical Center in San Diego. A firefighter suffered minor injuries and was treated at the scene before being released to continue battling the flames. As of Thursday afternoon, the fire, which officials called the Border 32 Fire, was holding at 4,438 acres and was 5 percent contained. (Patch)
3. The 16th annual Super Girl Surf Pro kicks off in Oceanside on September 16. This three-day event includes a world-class surf competition, a festival village with vendors and activities and many musical performances. It's also free to attend. Many of the sport's biggest stars will compete. They include surfing icon Bethany Hamilton, Olympian Carissa Moore, and her Olympic teammate Caroline Marks. Former Super Girl Champions will also hit the waves, including Lakey Peterson, Tatiana Weston-Webb, Coco Ho, Sage Erickson, Courtney Conlogue, Caitlin Simmers, Alyssa Spencer and Samantha Sibley. (GearJunkie)
4. The California Highway Patrol will be intensifying its operations in the San Diego area for three days starting Friday as part of its annual efforts to get intoxicated motorists off the county's roadways over the Labor Day weekend. During the maximum enforcement period, scheduled to run from 6 p.m. Friday to 11:59 p.m. Monday, all available CHP officers will be on duty, scouting local freeways and rural routes for DUI offenders, the state agency advised. Over the Labor Day weekend in 2021, CHP officers statewide arrested 985 motorists on suspicion of driving under the influence, 85 more than during the comparable period in 2020. (Patch)
5. A severe and prolonged heat wave continued to bake the Southland Thursday, a day after record-setting temperatures were recorded in some areas. State officials called on the public to limit the use of electricity to minimize strain on the power grid. More of the same searing conditions are in store through the Labor Day weekend, with excessive-heat warnings in place into the next workweek. An excessive heat warning is in effect for parts of San Diego County until 8 p.m. Tuesday. Dangerously hot conditions with temperatures between 85 to 96 degrees are in the forecast for San Diego coastal areas. Extreme heat is expected in Oceanside, Vista, Carlsbad, Encinitas, Chula Vista, National City and San Diego. (KPBS)

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Today in Oceanside-Camp Pendleton:

• Girls V Volleyball - Prime Sports Girls' Tournament (All day)
• Rancho Carrillo Trail - Buena Vista Audubon Society (7:30 a.m.)
• Artist Alliance Fall Art Mart on the Terrace (11 a.m.)
• JV/V Football v. Granite Hills - Oceanside High (4:30 p.m.)
• First Free Friday with Music at the Museum: Johnny Tarr Group (5 p.m.)

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From my notebook:

• Oceanside Police Department: "It's a typical night 🌙 until it isn't. With a holiday weekend fast approaching we want to remind you - please don't drink and drive. Buckle up and follow speed limits (even if you're running late)." (Oceanside Police Department via Facebook)
• City of Oceanside Parks and Recreation: "Parks and Recreation presents "Raya and the Last Dragon" Saturday, September 10, 2022 at the Junior Seau Pier Amphitheater. Movie starts at dark (around 7:30 p.m.) come early to set up your own "Movie Theater." (City of Oceanside Parks and Recreation via Facebook)
• City of Oceanside - Government: "🔸 City Manager appointed, shelter update, park planning, fall recreation, arts events, homework help & more: The Oceanside Tide City newsletter: 📰 https://conta.cc/3RwcY6C #OceansideCA #Oceanside #CityNews" (City of Oceanside - Government via Facebook)
• City of Oceanside Public Library: "Join us during the month of September for a community-wide read and wellness programs! The community wide reads selections are: "Atlas of the Heart" by Brene Brown for adults, "Dictionary for a Better World" by Charles Waters." (City of Oceanside Public Library via Facebook)
• Oceanside Chamber of Commerce: "A new $18.1 million state grant to the San Diego and Imperial counties region will be used to better prepare high school and college students for the workplace and offer paid internships that lead to high-paying careers." (Oceanside Chamber of Commerce via Facebook)
• Oceanside Chamber of Commerce: "Meet Senior Beach Lifeguard Daniela Bucalo who tells us all about her role with the city of Oceanside Fire Department. She safeguards an assigned area of the beach, pier, and/or ocean, performs preventative actions such as giving safety." (Oceanside Chamber of Commerce via Facebook)
• MCCS Camp Pendleton: "Get out your gear and reel in that "big catch" the much-anticipated free Kids Fishing Derby - will return Saturday, Sept. 10 at Lake O'Neill. Register today at the link in our bio!" (MCCS Camp Pendleton via Instagram)

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You're officially in the loop for today! See you tomorrow morning 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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