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What's Happening Oceanside? Get the latest news and events of the day for March 9, 2022.
What's Happening Oceanside? Get the latest news and events of the day for March 9, 2022. (Lisa Frost/Patch)

Hey, Oceanside-Camp Pendleton! It's Wednesday, so let's get you started with everything you need to know going on around our area.

First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny. High: 66 Low: 51.

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

  1. A transit-oriented development with 140 to 150 homes has been proposed for property near a Sprinter light rail station in Oceanside. Representatives of Oceanside Trolley Place LLC will meet with city Planning Department officials this week to discuss details of the project to be built on vacant property near College Boulevard at the western end of Olive Drive. The property near the College Boulevard Sprinter Station has been designated as a "smart growth opportunity area" by the San Diego Association of Governments, a term used for higher density development near public transit. (The San Diego Union-Tribune)
  2. Oceanside Adventures recently captured an incredible video of gray whales off the coast of Oceanside on one of its aptly named whale-watching cruises. It's time for the annual Gray Whale Migration and a recent group of Oceanside Adventures passengers was fortunate to get up close to a northbound gray whale passing by Oceanside on the way back up to their feeding grounds off the coast of Alaska. (Oceanside-Camp Pendleton Patch)
  3. In celebration of Women's History Month, we're shining a light throughout March on women who have created, own and run businesses in golf. Holly Kennedy and her husband, John, own the lease for the Emerald Isle Golf Course, a sporty, 57-year-old executive track in Oceanside that was in total disrepair when they took it over in late 2014. In the eight years since, they have transformed it into a happening and lively place, combining their extensive golf experience and a love of the game with a can-do vibe that is contagious. (GolfDigest.com)
  4. America has a tragic secret shame — suicide is taking more of our country's military heroes than combat! According to the White House, more than 65,000 veterans have killed themselves since 2010, more than the total number of soldiers who perished in Afghanistan, Iraq and Vietnam combined. Ashley Jackson was an ammunition technician in the Marines. In April 2015, after an argument with her husband at their Camp Pendleton, home, she hanged herself with a dog leash. (National Enquirer)
  5. Commercial tuna boat Millie G recently docked in Oceanside with nearly 7,000 juvenile White Seabass that were raised at HUBBS SeaWorld Research Institute. From Oceanside, the fish will make the voyage to Catalina. The fish begin in Carlsbad before making a trek to Catalina to grow. Once they reach the right size the fish are brought back as a part of the replenishment program and will get released in November when they'll be 14 inches to 16 inches long. (CBS News 8)

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Today in Oceanside-Camp Pendleton:

  • OHS New Pirate Night - Oceanside High (5:00 PM)
  • Ballet Folklorico Performance - Mission Vista High (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

  • City of Oceanside Parks and Recreation: "Catch us at the Sunset Market this Thursday, March 10. We'll have a booth where you can win prizes and learn about our Spring programs and classes! 🌅" (Facebook)
  • MCCS Camp Pendleton: "Military kids face lots of transitions. This Marine Minute highlights how the School Liaison Program can help kids navigate big and small transitions from grade school to college." (Facebook)
  • Camp Pendleton Armed Services YMCA: "Thank you to Tee It Up for the Troops for their continued support! Supporters like Tee It Up for the Troops help us provide quality programs and services to military families! Tee It Up for the Troops #ASYMCA #strengtheningmilitaryfamilies" (Facebook)
  • MCCS Camp Pendleton: "We're always hiring people like you! Apply today for: - Full and Part-time positions with a generous benefits package. - Jobs available across a variety of industries. - Great Advancement Opportunities. - Working with a team that support..." (Facebook)
  • Mission Vista High School: "#MVHSarts Update🎨 MVHS art students are donating their artwork to the North County Assistance League for a Gala hosted at the Oceanside Museum of Art on March 26th. This is an important fundraiser for the NCAL to raise money for importa..." (Facebook)

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Events:

  • The Toga Party Band Live At Ebullition Brew Works (March 12)
  • Taxes in Retirement Webinar (March 14)
  • Taxes in Retirement Webinar (March 15)
  • Advocate for Foster Youth! Voices for Children CASA Volunteer Information Session (March 15)
  • Saint Patrick's Day With The Drunk'n Leprechauns AT Ebullition Brew Works & Live Music (March 17)
  • Thrive Healthy Marriage Class (March 19)
  • Robert John & The Wreck Modern Country Rock Plus Filmspeed Alternative Rock (March 19)
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— Lisa Frost

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