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Morning, Oceansider's! Here's your mid-week update from the Oceanside-Camp Pendleton Daily.

First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny. High: 63 Low: 41. Get outside and enjoy this wonderful warm weather!

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

  1. A Vista property owner plead guilty in federal court to a violation of the federal "Crack House" statute. The Feds forced the sale and forfeiture of a multi-acre compound. (Department of Justice)
  2. An Oceanside man that was the victim of a random attack on December 22nd remains in a coma. 28-year-old Patrick Ferncase was charged with suspicion of attempted murder, elder abuse and a parole hold, according to CPD. Police also said there is no connection between the two men. (Coast News)
  3. North County local and award-winning military journalist Amy Forsythe has released a new book to honor the men and women who deployed from Camp Pendleton in support of Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom called Heroes Live Here: A Tribute to Camp Pendleton Marines Since 9/11 (Oceanside-Camp Pendleton Patch)
  4. Parents are fighting to keep their daughter's killer in jail. In Oct. 2005, Claudia Sinkule was murdered by her boyfriend, Eric Nathaniel Marum, in Oceanside. (10News)
  5. Japanese, U.S. forces will begin joint training including a Camp Pendleton 'Live-Fire' event. The culminating training event will be a "bilateral combined-arms, live-fire event" on Feb. 4. The exercise will run through Feb. 16. It is intended to "increase interoperability and strengthen the alliance among the Marine Corps, Navy and JGSDF," according to a statement from the Marines. (Times of San Diego)

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Today in Oceanside-Camp Pendleton:

  • Homeless Veterans of SD - Veterans Association of North County (9:00 AM)
  • Gold Star Wives (Luncheon) - Veterans Association of North County (10:00 AM)
  • Veterans Writing Group launch planning (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

  • Camp Pendleton: "Bomb Squad U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Sebastian Torres (left) and Sgt. Tyler Jones, explosive ordnance disposal technicians with 1st Explosive Ordnance Disposal Company, 7th Engineer Support Battalion, @1stmlg_marines sweep for bombs ..." (Instagram)
  • City of Oceanside - Government: "The Oceanside Community Resource Centers have partnered with Vista Community Clinic to provide #free COVID-19 testing and vaccinations throughout Oceanside this month. For other resources, please visit https://bit.ly/3JCtIq1 #OceansideCA..." (Facebook)
  • City of Oceanside - Government: "Pure Water Oceanside is the first operational water reuse project in the County and will supply 3-5 millions gallons of water per day to Oceanside. Thank you to City of Oceanside Water Utilities staff for forging ahead on this immensely ..." (Facebook)
  • MCCS Camp Pendleton: "Need a new goal this year? Register for the 100 Mile Swim Club at the 13 Area Pool! Finishers will receive a FREE shirt and a little splash of social media fame upon completion. If this is your 3rd year in a row completing it, then you w..." (Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Wednesday. I'll see you soon!

— Lisa Frost

About me: I am the Community Publisher for the Oceanside-Camp Pendleton Patch and love sharing all things Oceanside. I started writing for the Patch as a contributor in 2018. I have seen firsthand what responsible, inspiring hyper-local journalism can do for a community. It's a privilege to help locals and those visiting our incredible and diverse city 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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