🌱 Oceanside Treasurer Controversy + Heatwave Prompts Energy Crises

Hi all. I'm back in your inbox this warm morning with your new edition of the Oceanside-Camp Pendleton Daily. Let's get this day started off right, with a quick guide to the most important things happening around town.

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First, today's weather:

Partly sunny, warm and humid. High: 86 Low: 72.

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📢 Oceanside Harbor Days is coming Sep 17-18, 2022! Two event-filled days of sun, sand, and surf to experience fun activities such as a kid's costume party at Capt'n Junebug's Kids Zone where they'll meet local pirates and mermaids. Other activities include Arts, Crafts and Food booth areas, Military, Public Safety displays, live music (The Spell Band), a beer & wine garden and more! Harbor Days is free to the public. MORE INFO

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

1. Despite California's goals to move away from a dependence on oil and gas, record temperatures this week have forced officials to turn back to natural gas to keep the lights on for residents, who continue to face the threat of widespread outages as energy demand heightens. The Western heat wave that arrived in the state last week has been hotter and lingered longer in California than in any other state. A text message sent by the state's Office of Emergency Services may have helped the state avoid rolling blackouts Tuesday, but meeting the state's energy demand has also required activating generators fueled by natural gas. (Patch)
2. The California Coastal Commission approved an ordinance passed by the Oceanside City Council that would allow tattoo parlors to operate within 500 feet of a residential neighborhood as long as there is a freeway in between the parlor and the neighborhood. While the city council can change zoning rules in the inland parts of the city, the coastal zones still need to get approval from the California Coastal Commission. Like most cities, Oceanside also regulates where other businesses like gun ranges, pool halls, massage establishments and cannabis facilities can be located. (NBC San Diego)
3. The city of Oceanside is considering implementing stricter qualifications for candidates running for the city treasurer position since a controversy over an email with allegations against Oceanside City Treasurer Victor Roy. The email accused him of mishandling city investments, illegally asking city employees to donate to his election campaign, viewing "inappropriate material" on a public library computer and acting inappropriately toward employees. The city's response opened an internal investigation into the allegations, which is now in its final stages. (Voice of San Diego)
4. The Pure Water Oceanside project is on track to receive nearly $10 million in federal grant money, the city recently announced. The purification facility for recycled drinking water opened in Oceanside earlier this year and currently contributes more than 20% of Oceanside's drinking water. Ultimately, the project will provide more than 32% of the city's water supply, up to 5 million gallons per day as the region and California face serious drought conditions. (Oside News)

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Today in Oceanside-Camp Pendleton:

• Girls V Tennis v. Escondido @ Home - Oceanside High (4 p.m.)
• Girls Frosh/Soph & JV Volleyball v. Carlsbad (4:30 p.m.)
• Frosh Football v. San Marcos - Oceanside High (5 p.m.)
• Splill the Tea Milatary Spouse Panel by Blue Star Families (6 p.m.)
• Girls V Volleyball v. Carlsbad - Oceanside High (6:30 p.m.)

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From my notebook:

• City of Oceanside - Government: "⛈ Weather forecasters report that hurricane Kay off the coast of Mexico may indirectly bring high winds and potentially heavy rain to the county this weekend. Why not plan ahead? " (City of Oceanside - Government via Facebook)
• City of Oceanside Parks and Recreation: "All new 18+ adult open gym times are now available at both the Junior Seau Beach Community Center & the Melba Bishop Recreation Center. 5 on 5 pick-up games happen every Sunday morning from 7-10am. $3 drop-in fee (credit card only). " (City of Oceanside Parks and Recreation via Facebook)
• City of Oceanside Parks and Recreation: "PeeWee Sports is back at the Junior Seau Beach Community Center! Get your little ones ready to be active, stay healthy, make new friends and have fun while learning new sports and games! The fall session begins October 4." (City of Oceanside Parks and Recreation via Facebook)
• Oceanside Chamber of Commerce: "New Member! Welcome Oceanside RV & Self Storage to The Oceanside Chamber of Commerce! Are you looking for a safe place to store your RV on California's South Coast? Oceanside RV & Self Storage facility is right off a major freeway." (Oceanside Chamber of Commerce via Facebook)
• Mission Vista High School: "#MVHSevent P.A.C.K. Tutoring is available before and after school! Check it out! Teachers from different subjects are available for your questions! 📅Tuesdays and Thursdays / 7:30 am to 8:15 am & 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm" (Mission Vista High School via Facebook)

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Events:

• Beer launch party live band & prizes (September 9)
• Change Your Mind Free Inaugural Mental Health and Wellness Festival (September 10)
• "Outside the Wire: Stories from Front Line Combat Veterans in Iraq and Afghanistan" (September 11)
• SoCal Chicano Beer & Music Fest | Day 1 | With The B-Side Players + Still Ill Morrissey & Smiths Tri (September 16)
• Chicano Beer & Music Fest | Day 2 | With Pachuco Jose Y Los Diamantes, The Sleepwalkers & More (September 17)
• Five Smart Strategies to live with Inflation Webinar (September 21)
• Cowboy Jubilee on the Santa Rosa Plateau (September 24)
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You're all caught up for today! I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow morning with 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:

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