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🌱 Oceanside Police Spread Joy + SD County Ballots In The Mail
The quickest way to get caught up on the most important things happening today in Oceanside-Camp Pendleton.
Rise and shine, Oceanside-Camp Pendleton! Let's get this day started. Here's everything you need to know today around town.
First, today's weather:
Sunny and pleasant. High: 75 Low: 47.
Oceanside Chamber presents Operation Appreciation at the Oceanside Pier Amphitheater on May 21! A day of fun and recognition for all active-duty military and their families as they are treated to a day of free food, entertainment and a fun zone for kids. This event is open to the public, with food and fun zone tickets available for purchase. From 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. More info
Here are the top five stories today in Oceanside-Camp Pendleton:
- The Oceanside Police Department has devoted this year to spreading joy around the city, all thanks to a $20,000 donation from an Oceanside family. Last month, they gave strangers $100 to help with groceries. This month, they are focusing on high school students. The department put out a call to action to the high schools within the district, to see if they had any students who might need a helping hand in going to their prom. Four students were nominated after overcoming some tough challenges and Wednesday their hard work paid off. (ABC 10 News San Diego KGTV)
- The Brother Benno's Center, which has been feeding Oceanside's homeless people since the 1980s, is back in the city's good graces after new restrictions were added to the program a year ago. Complaints have dropped significantly since the city modified the center's conditional use permit to change the hours of operation, added new rules of conduct for guests, created a policy for clients with dogs and improved security and video surveillance, city officials said Monday. (The San Diego Union-Tribune)
- MiraCosta College will begin a free program this fall for a certificate of completion in affordable housing management. The number of affordable housing units built in California in 2021 increased by 43% over the previous year, according to the 2022 California Housing Partnership's annual Affordable Housing Needs Report released Wednesday. "We have heard from our members who build affordable housing that there is a clear need for staff to manage and maintain these homes," said Stephen Russell, president and CEO of the San Diego Housing Federation. (KUSI)
- More than 1.9 million ballots are on their way to San Diego County registered voters for the June 7 Gubernatorial Primary Election. You will also find your "I Voted" sticker inside your official ballot packet. Early voting is underway at the Registrar of Voters office in Kearny Mesa. Hours run from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. (Press Release Desk)
- The North County LGBTQ Resource Center's Pride by the Beach will hold its annual festival from noon to 6 p.m. on June 11. This is the 15th Pride celebration and will be in-person at Civic Central Plaza in downtown Oceanside after a two-year hiatus. This year's theme is "Together" to recognize the excitement and need for the LGBTQ community to gather in celebration and mutual aid. The festival is the largest free, family-friendly, alcohol- and tobacco-free event of its kind in the region. (Coast News)
Today in Oceanside-Camp Pendleton:
- KOCT's 15th Annual Outback Steakhouse Fundraiser (11:30 a.m.)
- Sage Creek Baseball - Veterans Association of North County (5 p.m.)
From my notebook:
- City of Oceanside: Ready for a smooth sunset cruise? Repairs along The Strand from Seagaze Street south to Wisconsin Avenue are funded by Measure X. Road repairs were made and curb replacement and striping is scheduled next. ADA ramps are complete. (Twitter)
- Oceanside California: "Pacific Coast Spirits has a hidden treasure. Besides its incredible happy hour food and beverage deals, it has a spectacular Taco Tuesday deal with the most amazing $2 tacos. I highly recommend the brisket tacos. Stop by @pacificcoa..." (Instagram)
- MCCS Camp Pendleton - Athletics: "Serving it up at todays Adult Volleyball League!! 🏐" (Facebook)
- Nextdoor Neighbor, Wilmont Ranch: "Missing Cat: She is mostly an indoors cat but we went out of town and she has disappeared a couple of days ago (may have escaped when the care taker came over). She has a pink collar with a little bell. Please let us know if you've se..." (Nextdoor)
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Alrighty, you're all good for today. I'll see you around!
— Lisa Frost
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