🌱 Oceanside Rejects High-Density Project + Body Found In North County

Hi, everybody. I'm back in your inbox this morning to walk you through everything you need to know about what's happening in Oceanside-Camp Pendleton these days. Let's do it...

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First, today's weather:

Fog, then sun. High: 80 Low: 66.

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

1. The Oceanside Planning Commission has denied the proposed Breeze Luxury Apartments planned for the 2.67-acre location south of Oceanside Boulevard, behind the city's historic Oceanview Cemetery. The proposed six-story, block-like building included 146 apartments on a site previously approved for 36 townhouses. One of the Oceanside Planning Commission members described the project as "hideous." Residents who addressed the commission at its meeting Monday opposed the project. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
2. A man was in police custody following the discovery of Molotov cocktails and hand-held bombs, authorities said Wednesday. Deputies responded to reports of a man acting suspiciously in the Fallbrook area and found 30-year-old Jacob Daniel Oberg around 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, according to the San Diego County Sheriff's Department. Oberg was booked into the Vista Detention Facility on suspicion of several felony charges for possessing an explosive device in public. (Patch)
3. A magnitude 3.4 earthquake struck early Thursday near Borrego Springs in San Diego County. The quake was reported at 12:32 a.m. about four miles north-northeast of Borrego Springs, a Census-designated place in the county, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The quake had a depth of nearly seven miles. The quake was felt in Borrego Spring, El Cajon, Fallbrook, Ramona, Ranchita, San Diego and Spring Valley, according to the USGS. (Patch)
4. Authorities were investigating the death of a person whose body was found Thursday in northern San Diego County. The San Diego County Sheriff's Department received a report of a body found around 7 a.m. off the roadway near the 8000 block of Harmony Grove Road in unincorporated San Marcos. Responding deputies found a "body wrapped in an unknown material," sheriff's Lt. Chris Steffen said. Little information was available regarding the circumstances of the death. (Patch)
5. Three current and former San Diego State University football players — including NFL punter Matt Araiza — were accused in a lawsuit filed Thursday of raping an underage girl at an off-campus house party last year. The suit alleges Araiza, Zavier Leonard and Nowlin "Pa'a" Ewaliko raped the then-17-year-old last October while she was heavily intoxicated. The filing of the lawsuit marks the first time any students have been specifically identified in the case, which drew criticism from some regarding the timing of the university's investigation into the allegations. (Patch)

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Today in Oceanside-Camp Pendleton:

• Open House for homeschoolers (9 a.m.)
• Marine Corps League BBQ set up - Veterans Association of North County (2 p.m.)
• MCL set up parking lot overnight BBQ Competition (2 p.m.)
• Wolf Pack Invitational - Varsity Cross Country (3:30 p.m.)
• JV/Varsity Football v. St. Augustine, Youth Night (4:30 p.m.)
• Back to School Dance - Mission Vista High (7 p.m.)

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From my notebook:

• Oceanside Historical Society: "Oceanside had dozens of service stations on North and South Hill Street as it was part of the 101 Highway for many years. Travelers driving through the city had lots of choices for gas along Oceanside's busy Hill Street route. This image..." (Oceanside Historical Society via Facebook)
• City of Oceanside - Government: "If you are 18 or under, you can ride the NCTD and MTS buses and trains at no cost. Start here for the pass: https://gonctd.com/fares/yop/ #OceansideCA #Oceanside" (City of Oceanside - Government via Facebook)
• Camp Pendleton Armed Services YMCA: "We are so thrilled to announce that we are one of San Diego Business Journal's finalists for 2022 Non-Profit of the year! We look up to all of the incredible organizations we are nominated with." (Camp Pendleton Armed Services YMCA via Facebook)
• Oceanside Chamber: "Meet Haley Rabago, fire inspector, who tells us all about her role with the City of Oceanside Fire Department. A fire inspector is a job one can start right out of high school. They review building plans to verify proper fire protection." (Oceanside Chamber via Instagram)
• City of Oceanside Parks and Recreation: "The Melba Bishop Pickleball Courts will be closed today through Sunday, August 28 due to a permitted tournament. We will see everyone back out on the courts Monday for dink shots, flabjacks and drop shots!" (City of Oceanside Parks and Recreation via Facebook)
• MCCS Camp Pendleton - Athletics: "Congratulations to the Marines of Camp Pendleton First 2 Fight for winning The Guns and Hoses Cool August Days Softball Tournament in Huntington Beach. The Championship game was a rematch of an earlier pool play game." (MCCS Camp Pendleton - Athletics via Facebook)
• Oceanside Chamber of Commerce: "There is still time to donate to SDCCU Stuff the Bus to help local students experiencing homelessness in San Diego County. Please consider making a monetary donation to support this important cause and help send these students back to school." (Oceanside Chamber of Commerce via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Friday! See you all tomorrow 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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