🌱 Oceanside Takes On Park Equity + Marine Death Under Investigation

Happy President's Day, Oceanside! It's your host of the Patch newsletter with what you need to know about the latest happening in town, including...

• Camp Pendleton Marine's death is being investigated.
• Oceanside students can get free eye care through school.
• Parks and Rec committee examining fairness in facility access.

Get patriotic and explore all things President's Day!

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But first, today's weather:

Mostly sunny. High: 65 Low: 43.

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

1. The military is investigating after a Camp Pendleton Marine was found dead in his barracks earlier this month. Private first-class Christopher Hutchings was assigned to Marine Wing Support Squadron 372, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing. The circumstances of his death are unclear and are the focus of an ongoing investigation by the Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS). A memorial service is planned with military honors and a fully escorted procession through Hutchings home town in Chaffee County, Colorado on Feb. 26. (NBC 7 San Diego)
2. Oceanside Unified School District (OUSD) is providing free vision care for students in need through a partnership with Vision To Learn. The nonprofit will provide eye care services with its "vision vans" to Oceanside students through a $250,000 grant. OUSD started with four schools in the program last year, including elementary schools Mission, Libby and Laurel along with Jefferson Middle School. Cesar Chavez Middle School and Pablo Tac School of the Arts will be added this year. (Coast News)
3. A new Oceanside Parks & Rec standing committee will look into fair access for local fields and facilities. After members of the community raised concerns about problems trying to get permits for public facilities, the Oceanside Parks and Recreation Commission approved the new committee. The committee will investigate any unfairness in permits and the fair allocation of fields, facilities, outdoor courts, gymnasiums and aquatic centers throughout the city. (Oceanside-Camp Pendleton Patch)

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Today in Oceanside-Camp Pendleton:

• Nature Center Garden Work Party - Buena Vista Audubon Society (9:00 AM)

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From my notebook:

• "🎷Want a taste of NOLA with an O'side twist? 🤩 Check out the participating locations below and follow along for our Mardi Gras themed culinary events and specials by clicking the link in our bio! 🔗 ⚜️ @shuckwitus ⚜️ @valleoceanside ⚜️..." (Visit Oceanside via Instagram)
• "Happy Presidents' Day! 🇺🇸 🎉 Another 3-day weekend is upon us! Plan ahead by reviewing the MCCS Facility Holiday Hours! ⏰ MCCS Hours: http://ms.spr.ly/61745r96k http://ms.spr.ly/61755r96Z" (MCCS Camp Pendleton via Instagram)
• "Calling all nonprofits! San Diego Gives is a year-round opportunity to increase your capacity to serve our community, culminating in a 24-hour day of collective, online giving. Discounted registration is February 1 - 28! Learn more at ww..." (Oceanside Chamber of Commerce via Facebook)

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Thanks for following along and staying informed! I'll see you around.

— 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 Oceansiders:

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