🌱 Oceanside Raises Affordable Housing Fees + Balderrama Park Shooting

Hey, everybody! It's Monday in Oceanside-Camp Pendleton and I'm back in your inbox to get you caught up on all the most important things happening in town. Today's briefing includes updates on...

• Man shot in Balderrama Park on Friday.
• Oceanside doubles in-lieu housing fees.
• Christmas Light Displays throughout San Diego county.

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But first, today's weather:

Cool with rain and a t-storm. High: 56 Low: 36.

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

1. Oceanside raises fees for affordable housing despite disagreements among the city council. "Councilmembers and the city's housing commissioners broadly agreed the fee was too low, but they got into a heated disagreement over how much to raise it, concerned that higher costs would hinder development. Oceanside's $8.96 fee was the lowest in North County, according to a consultant's report for the city. Carlsbad, for instance, charges $15 per square foot, while Encinitas charges $20 and Del Mar $32." (Patch)
2. A man suspected of defacing property was found shot to death at Joe Balderrama Park in Oceanside on Friday. "Around 4 p.m., the Oceanside Police Department received a report of a person using graffiti and then shots being fired in the 700 block of San Diego Street sending officers to the scene where they found a man dead, according to OPD. The victim sustained multiple gun shot wounds." According to Jennifer Atenza with the Oceanside Police the suspect is unknown and anyone with information is asked to contact OPD (FOX 5 San Diego)
3. Looking for the best San Diego Neighborhood Christmas Light Displays? Willow Walk Road in Oceanside makes the list of top displays in North County. "If you need to catch the Christmas spirit, we've got you covered with a list of neighborhood displays sure to bring you holiday cheer! You'll be able to drive or stroll by or around most locations, but a few also have interactive elements that you can walk through." (iHeart)

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Today in Oceanside-Camp Pendleton:

• Spirit Week: Polar Express Pajamas - Mission Vista High (12:00 AM)
• Nature Center Garden Work Party - Buena Vista Audubon Society (9:00 AM)
• OHS Instructional Leadership Team Meeting (ILT) (3:30 PM)

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From my notebook:

• "'Twas two weekends before Christmas and all through the bar, many creatures were stirring, with more arriving by car. If you're heading out to get into holiday spirits 🍻 please plan ahead, choose a designated driver, a taxi, or a ridesh..." (Oceanside Police Department via Facebook)
• "Need Dinner plans? Dominic's opened in the harbor in 2000 as just a little hole in the wall pizza place, and is a full-service Italian Restaurant with plenty of indoor dining as well as a large harbor view patio. Dominic's has rec..." (Oceanside Chamber of Commerce via Facebook)
• "Winter❄️Formal Spirit Week!⛄️ Winter Formal is Dec 17th! Show your Winter Spirit all week long!✨ Mon- Polar Express Jammies Day Tue- Tree Topper Tuesday Wed- Ugly Sweater Day Thur- Holiday Sock Day Fri- White Wonderland, wear wh..." (Mission Vista High School via Facebook)
• Crime Prevention Specialist Vista Station, San Diego County Sheriff's Department: "Gun Lock Giveaway is Wednesday!! - Join us Wednesday December 14th from 5:30-7:30pm at the Vista Traffic Court parking lot to receive your FREE cable style gun lock! This event is first come, first serve. No appointment necessary. Sherif..." (Nextdoor)
• "San Diego County Government: Make Shelter Animals Wishes Come True With A Forever Home" (Press Release Desk)

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Harbor Entrance Sunset: Oceanside Photo Of The Day

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Events:

• Breast Ultrasound Screening Coming Direct to You! (December 16)
• Christmas Eve Services With Live Nativity & Free Petting Zoo! (December 23)
• San Diego's Largest Networking Event (January 11)
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You're officially in the loop for today! I'll see you around.

— Lisa Frost

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