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🌱 Oceanside At-Risk Missing Person + Downtown 8-Story Building Approved

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What's Happening Oceanside? Get the latest news and events of the day for January 28, 2022.
What's Happening Oceanside? Get the latest news and events of the day for January 28, 2022. (Lisa Frost/Patch)

Good morning, people of Oceanside-Camp Pendleton! Looks like Friday is going to be a gorgeous day in North County. Let's get you caught up on what's happening in our area.

First, today's weather:

Breezy with variable clouds. High: 72 Low: 39.

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

  1. The Oceanside Police Department is asking for the public's help locating at-risk missing person Edgar Cruz. He is a 74-year-old Hispanic man last seen on foot at the 3200 block of Mission Cove Way, Oceanside. Cruz suffers from Alzheimer's disease. (Oceanside-Camp Pendleton Patch)
  2. Goodwill provides Oceanside with so much more than just a thrift store. Donating and shopping at the Oceanside Goodwill is good for your wallet, the environment and helps provide training and employment programs free to the community. (Oceanside-Camp Pendleton Patch)
  3. The newest exhibition at the Oceanside Museum of Art celebrates the storied career of the Pulitzer Prize-winning photojournalist, Don Bartletti featuring photography captured throughout his over 40-year career. Bartletti's work has been featured throughout California including in the San Diego Union-Tribune and the Los Angeles Times. (Oceanside-Camp Pendleton Patch)
  4. The Oceanside City Council voted 3-2 to approve a downtown eight-story building with 115 studio apartments topped by 64 hotel rooms. But almost nobody was happy about it. Several longtime Oceanside residents said the project was too tall, too dense, and would not fit in. "It sets a precedent that grossly distorts the downtown skyline," said Lisa Hamilton, a member of the Oceanside Coastal Neighborhood Association. "We ask that the project stay with six stories." (The San Diego Union-Tribune)
  5. The Oceanside City Council approved the Love the O interactive sculpture proposal to be installed at the Oceanside Harbor. The Love Lock sculpture will be placed so the sun will be captured at sunset in the sculpture's open heart center to create opportunities for dramatic, fun photos. (Oceanside-Camp Pendleton Patch)

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Today in Oceanside-Camp Pendleton:

  • Jamie Myers 30 year Retirement - Veterans Association of North County (4:30 PM)

From my notebook:

  • City of Oceanside - Government: "Have questions about Oceanside's Redistricting process? The demographer is holding "open office" hours online for your questions and comments. Join one of the below meetings to ask questions or provide feedback. Learn more on the City we..." (Facebook)
  • Oceanside Police Department: "Come meet us at the market! Join us for Public Safety Night on Thursday, February 3 from 5:00-8:00 pm at Oceanside Sunset Market Street Fair. #oceanside #oceansideca #joinopd #publicsafety #community #lawenforcement #sunsetmarket #sunset..." (Facebook)
  • Oceanside Unified School District: "The newly created California Purple Star School Designation Program showcases schools that are committed and equipped to meet the unique needs of military-connected students and their families and Stuart Mesa Elementary is one of the fir..." (Facebook)
  • Oceanside Chamber: "Get to know our Oceanside Young Professionals and find out how to become a member!⁠ ⁠ Thursday, February 3rd the OYP will meet up at Solis Real Estate from 5-7PM.⁠ ⁠ Food and Beverages provided by The Solis Team⁠ ⁠ Regis..." (Instagram)
  • City of Oceanside - Government: "We hope you'll join us in rooting for Oceanside native Elana Meyers Taylor and Team USA in Beijing for the Winter Olympics as they go for the gold! She'll compete in the two-woman bobsled and the women's monobob. 🏅 #OceansideCA #Oceansi..." (Facebook)

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— 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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