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🌱 Oceanside Shooting Victim Identified + Weather Warms Up

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What's Happening Oceanside? Get the latest news and events of the day for June 8, 2022.
What's Happening Oceanside? Get the latest news and events of the day for June 8, 2022. (Lisa Frost/Patch)

Hello all! I'm back in your inbox this morning with everything you need to know about what's happening in town these days. Enjoy...

First, today's weather:

Low clouds, then sun. High: 73 Low: 63. Things will be warming up this week, especially in the Inland and Desert regions of the county. Temperatures are expected to stay mild by warmer on the coast.

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

  1. Oceanside Police have identified a suspect in the shooting death of 22-year-old Chelsea Pacheco, an Oceanside resident and pre-school teacher at KinderCare. Vicente Huerta, who police say is a 25-year-old Oceanside gang member, is accused of the shooting that occurred on June 4, at 11:44 a.m. near Bush Street and Archer Street. Investigators say Pacheco was riding in a car with friends when they got into an altercation with Huerta. As they drove away, Huerta fired at their vehicle, OPD Lt. Taurino Valdovinos said. (NBC San Diego)
  2. A 31-year-old woman was killed in a crash Monday night on the I-5 freeway just south of Carlsbad Village Drive, according to the California Highway Patrol. Two people who fled the scene were arrested, CHP Sgt. Jeff Walker said. It was not immediately clear how the crash occurred, but it involved a 2000 Chevrolet Suburban, 2003 Ford Expedition and 2006 Freightliner big rig, Walker said. The Expedition's driver died at the scene, according to the Highway Patrol. Two occupants of the Suburban, which was reported stolen, ran away but were later arrested. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
  3. A late-spring heat wave will generate hazardously scorching temperatures in San Diego-area desert communities this week, forecasters advised Tuesday. From 10 a.m. on Thursday until 8 p.m. on Sunday, triple-digit daytime highs, possibly up to 117 degrees, will prevail in Borrego Springs and other parts of the county's arid eastern reaches, according to the National Weather Service. The swelter will "significantly increase the potential for heat-related illnesses, particularly for those working (outside) or participating in outdoor activities," the federal agency cautioned. (City News Service)
  4. One of California's largest wetland restoration projects came to a conclusion on Saturday with the official opening of San Elijo Lagoon's pedestrian suspension bridge in Encinitas. The opening marks the end of nearly five years of work to restore the lagoon's habitat and provide updated trails and other amenities. The project was part of the massive Build NCC effort to widen Interstate 5 and update mass transit and pedestrian options along coastal north San Diego County. (northcoastcurrent.com)

Today in Oceanside-Camp Pendleton:

  • OHS Finals Schedule School Out at 1:07 p.m. (all day)
  • BES 5th Grade Promotion (Events) - Bonsall Unified (9 a.m.)
  • OHS PLC-Lesson Design & Planning - Oceanside High (3 p.m.)

From my notebook:

  • Oceanside Police Department: "The Oceanside Police Department requests public assistance in locating the vehicle involved in a fatal hit and run collision that occurred on June 5, 2022 at approximately 8:19 a.m. in the area of Benet Road and Leepish Drive in Oceanside." (Oceanside Police Department via Facebook)
  • Oceanside Unified School District: "Our graduating seniors visited their elementary school, @delrioelementary to celebrate and answer questions for students. #DestinationOside" (Oceanside Unified School District via Facebook)
  • MCCS Camp Pendleton: "Juneteenth College Fair; Thursday, Jun 16 from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. at Mainside Marine Mart. Enjoy free lunch while offering prospective students an opportunity to connect with colleges and universities! http://ms.spr.ly/6180bbP3m" (MCCS Camp Pendleton via Facebook)
  • Camp Pendleton Armed Services YMCA: "Want to join our team? We are hiring for Childcare Teachers at our Fisher Children's Center! Positions are are up to 25 hours per week Monday-Friday. Apply today!" (Camp Pendleton Armed Services YMCA via Facebook)
  • Oceanside Chamber of Commerce: "You're invited to the Oceanside Chamber's New Member Orientation on Friday, June 24 from 8:15 a.m. - 9:45 a.m. in the Chamber conference room. This is a great opportunity for new members to meet other members." (Oceanside Chamber of Commerce via Facebook)
  • MCCS Camp Pendleton - Libraries: "If you're a tween or teen and haven't already signed up for Fake It or Bake It (Rainbow Edition), you should definitely head over to Eventbrite to register for the event before all the spots fill up for tomorrow: https://www.eventbrite.c..." (MCCS Camp Pendleton - Libraries via Facebook)
  • Oceanside Chamber of Commerce: "Whether you rent or own, you could be eligible to receive no-cost, energy-efficient home improvements that can make your home more comfortable and reduce your energy bill. Find out if you qualify at sdge.com/ESAP #sdge #SDGEassist" (Oceanside Chamber of Commerce via Facebook)

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Events:

  • High Tea with Dress-Up Add-On! (June 10)
  • Palomar Gem Show Saturday June 11 & Sunday June 12 (June 11)
  • Award Winning Kings of Karma— Live Rock + Blues + Motown Music (June 11)
  • Taxes in Retirement Webinar (June 13)
  • Taxes in Retirement Webinar (June 14)
  • Award Winning Carolyn Sills Combo & The Rayford Brothers | Country Swing + Rockabilly + Americana (June 18)
  • Hire A Pro To Clean Up The Yard For Dad (June 19)
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You're officially in the loop for today. See you all tomorrow morning for another update!

— Lisa Frost

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