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What's Happening Oceanside? Get the latest news and events of the day for January 27, 2022.
What's Happening Oceanside? Get the latest news and events of the day for January 27, 2022. (Lisa Frost/Patch)

Happy Thursday, neighbors! Here's everything you need to know in town today.

First, today's weather:

Sunny; nice in the afternoon. High: 68 Low: 39.

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

  1. People who donate blood or plasma through the Red Cross during February will receive a $10 Amazon.com gift card, plus be entered to win two tickets to Super Bowl LVI in Los Angeles, California: Find upcoming blood drives near Oceanside. (Oceanside-Camp Pendleton Patch)
  2. Surfing has surged during the pandemic, as more people have picked up longboards and signed up for lessons. Many of these new surfers are kids or teenagers, such as Caitlin Simmers, 16, an Oceanside, California local who has been quickly moving up the competitive ranks of the sport. When families are not getting their feet wet they can soak up Southern California's surf scene at the California Surf Museum, which features a special exhibit on Simmers and a comprehensive display of surfboards over the decades. (National Geographic)
  3. Ocean's 11 Casino is celebrating its 25th anniversary in Oceanside this month. The casino will give away $50,000 in cash drawings and prizes throughout January with $20,000 in drawings on January 29th. A small ceremonial toast with special guests will take place at 1 pm on Saturday. (Oceanside-Camp Pendleton Patch)
  4. Following a Jan. 15 tsunami triggered by a volcanic eruption off the coast of Tonga, local activist group Public Watchdogs raised concerns over what a more catastrophic tsunami could do to the decommissioning San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station, or SONGS, and its fuel storage. "Our worst-case fear is that a tsunami would breach the seawall and clog the passive-air cooling system at the beachfront San Onofre nuclear waste with mud and debris," said Charles Langley, executive director of Public Watchdogs. (Coast News)
  5. A lawsuit has been filed against the National Football League alleging that the league and officials with the Chargers violated NFL relocation policies when team owners approved the Chargers' move from San Diego to Los Angeles. Mayor Todd Gloria and City Attorney Mara Elliott issued a joint statement that said, "Suing the National Football League is a costly and uphill battle. Given that city taxpayers would be the recipient of any damages and restitution the court may award if litigation prevails, we wish Mr. Aguirre success in this effort."(City News Service)

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Today in Oceanside-Camp Pendleton:

  • Soccer Boys Freshman @ San Dieguito - Oceanside High (3:30 PM)
  • Soccer Boys Freshman, JV Varsity @ SDA (3:30 PM)
  • Soccer Girls Freshman, Varsity and JV vs Vista (3:45 PM)
  • Soccer Girls Freshman/Vista - Oceanside High (3:45 PM)
  • Soccer Boys JV @ San Dieguito - Oceanside High (4:00 PM)
  • Soccer Girls JV/Vista - Oceanside High (4:00 PM)
  • Wrestling Vs Carlsbad - Oceanside High (5:00 PM)
  • Soccer Girls Varsity/Vista - Oceanside High (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

  • City of Oceanside - Government: "Join us for a third community Workshop on Oceanside's Buccaneer Park Project, funded by Measure X. We'll present two park improvement concepts based on previous public feedback. The meeting is on Thursday, January 27 at 6:00 p.m. in the ..." (Facebook)
  • MCCS Camp Pendleton: "We're always hiring people like you! Apply today for full- and part-time positions with a generous benefits package. There are jobs available across a variety of industries with great advancement opportunities working with a team that support..." (Facebook)
  • City of Oceanside - Government: "Have you visited Oceanside's unique and lovely Luiseño Park at Douglas Drive & Vandegrift? This exceptional community park features multi-purpose sports fields, shady trees, tennis courts, basketball court, picnic area, walking paths, pl..." (Facebook)
  • Oceanside Historical Society: "Check out this detailed history of boxing in Oceanside. Did you know boxing was banned here for over 20 years?" (Facebook)
  • Mission Meadows Elementary: "Mission Meadows parents and caregivers: Please join your PTA Association tomorrow to hear about supports being provided through the Mission Meadows PTA and to share your ideas for future events and supports. Topic: PTA Meeting Time: Jan ..." (Facebook)
  • Oceanside Chamber of Commerce: "Catch January's #RisingStar recap courtesy of Lisa Frost with The Patch! The Oceanside Chamber's Rising Star Program aims to champion students that have overcome significant challenges in their life, but have managed to keep, or get back..." (Facebook)

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— Lisa Frost

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