🌱 Oceanside Top Affordable SoCal Beachfront + SD County Crime Log

Good morning, everybody! I'm back in your inbox this morning with your fresh edition of the Oceanside-Camp Pendleton Daily. Keep reading to find out the most important things going on in town these days.

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First, today's weather:

Clearing and humid. High: 78 Low: 68.

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

1. Oceanside is considered as one of six surprisingly affordable places to own beachfront property in California and the only city listed in Southern California . Beachfront property under a million dollars in California is considered affordable these days. For people who appreciate the warmer temperatures and sunnier beaches of SoCal, the town of Oceanside is a winner, according to The Budget Travel Buff. Located less than thirty minutes away from San Diego and Orange County, and with a median home price of $848,620, according to Zillow, lovers of places like Malibu and San Diego can get many of the same benefits and amenities for a lower price, with access to a big city. (GOBankingRates)
2. North County Transit District is increasing the pay and benefits package it offers to new bus drivers from $18.84 to $22 per hour. No experience is required, and NCTD will provide paid commercial driver's license training, the press release says. NCTD is also offering new drivers a sign-on bonus. Applicants without a CDL would receive a $2,000 bonus, while new hires with a CDL and experience would get $5,000. One benefit highlighted in the press release was healthcare coverage, which would cover 80% or more of the premium cost. (ABC 10 News San Diego KGTV)
3. San Diego County Crime Log: A look at some of this week's police, fire and courtroom stories from across the region. A man pleaded guilty to murder in woman's stabbing on Carlsbad Trail. A man kidnapped and sexually assaulted a woman in Pacific Beach. A plane crashed in El Cajon. A pilot was injured but is expected to survive. A man was sentenced for firing a gun near demonstrators outside the mayor's home. A man arrested in San Diego during a sex trafficking sting has been charged. (Patch).
4. San Diego County's unemployment rate decreased to 3.1% in July, up from a revised 3.2% in May, according to the latest figures released by the state Employment Development Department. July's unemployment rate was considerably less than July 2021's rate of 6.9%. Last month's rates compare with an unadjusted unemployment rate of 3.9% for California and 3.8% for the nation during the same period. According to the EDD, between June and July, nonfarm employment retracted by 6,700 jobs, from 1,515,500 to 1,508,800. Agricultural jobs decreased by 200 month-over-month. (Patch)

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Today in Oceanside-Camp Pendleton:

• Arrowood Farm Stand (8 a.m.)
• Womens writing group - Veterans Association of North County (9:30 a.m.)
• The Soto Six (Minus 3) Jazz Band at Vigilante Coffee (10:30 a.m.)
• Hot Wheels Skate Demo Days (11 a.m.)
• Live Music with Award Winning Tennessee Musician Effron White with Lauren Blaine (5:30 p.m.)
• Back To The 80s Night (6:30 p.m.)

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From my notebook:

• Oceanside Historical Society: "We love finding and sharing these images! Playground north of the Oceanside Pier, Lifeguard tower, and view of North Strand, January 1, 1967 #oceansidehistory #MainStreetOceanside #VisitOceanside #oceansidepier #oceansidebeach #Throwback..." (Oceanside Historical Society via Facebook)
• City of Oceanside - Government: "Watermen and women from around the world will be competing at the Pier this weekend, August 20-21, at the 𝟒𝟓𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐁𝐨𝐝𝐲𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩𝐬! Come watch these experts commune with waves and..." (City of Oceanside - Government via Facebook)
• City of Oceanside - Government: "New sidewalks, curbs/gutter, and pedestrian ramps are being constructed in the Brooks / Division Street / Country Club Lane area. Stop signs and striping will be installed at the intersection of Brooks and Division Street. The work is ex..." (City of Oceanside - Government via Facebook)
• MCCS Camp Pendleton: "Registration is now OPEN for our FREE Summer Movie Night featuring The Sea Beast on Fri, Aug 26 at Del Mar Beach & Marina! Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/summer-movie-series-the-sea-beast-tickets-399075163557?aff=facebook" (MCCS Camp Pendleton via Facebook)
• MCCS Camp Pendleton: "Retired military or soon to retire? Join us for Camp Pendleton's Annual Retire Expo Multiple Vendors and Providers Learn about retiree services, new programs, current changes in benefits, updates to laws and more! First 100 Patrons Rec..." (MCCS Camp Pendleton via Instagram)

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You're all caught up for today! See you tomorrow morning 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:

Questions? Concerns? Comments? You have my full attention at lisa.frost@patch.com.

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