🌱 Oceanside Wildfire Risk + Operation Appreciation + Nighttime Zoo

Get on up, Oceanside-Camp Pendleton! It's Wednesday, so let's get you started with everything you need to know going on today in town.

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First, today's weather:

Low clouds, then sun. High: 69 Low: 56.

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Oceanside Chamber presents Operation Appreciation at the Oceanside Pier Amphitheater on May 21! A day of fun and recognition for all active-duty military and their families as they are treated to a day of free food, entertainment and a fun zone for kids. This event is open to the public, with food and fun zone tickets available for purchase from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. More info

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

1. Last year, 8,835 wildfires in the Golden State leveled 3,629 structures. In Oceanside, 24,944 properties have some risk of being affected by wildfire over the next 30 years. This represents 53% of all properties in Oceanside. Overall, Oceanside has a moderate risk of wildfire over the next few decades, according to First Street's Risk Factor website. (Oceanside-Camp Pendleton Patch)
2. The annual Operation Appreciation returns to the Oceanside Pier Amphitheater Saturday from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. The Oceanside Chamber brings the business community and area residents together to provide a day of recognition to all active-duty military stationed on Marine Corps Base Camp Joseph H. Pendleton and nearby military bases. Thousands of active-duty military, their family and dependents are treated to a day of free food, entertainment and a fun zone for kids (Oceanside-Camp Pendleton Patch)
3. The San Diego Zoo is extending its hours this summer during "Nighttime Zoo." Starting June 3, the zoo will stay open later and offer live entertainment from a variety of artists, special summer treats, and an opportunity to see animals at nighttime. Entertainment will include acrobats, dancers, musical performers and Dr. Zoolittle, according to the zoo. (San Diego Patch)
4. An auto-theft suspect led police and sheriff's personnel on a pursuit across northern San Diego County Monday before crashing the stolen car he was driving and making a failed attempt to escape on foot. Brandon Scroggins, 42, allegedly failed to yield when Carlsbad police tried to pull him over about 11:15 a.m., according to the San Diego County Sheriff's Department, which joined in the road chase after it entered neighboring Encinitas. (City News Service)
5. The city of San Diego announced Monday more than $840,000 can be returned to nearly 1,070 residents and business owners who have paid for city services or have done business with the city during the last three years. The individual refund amounts range from $1 to $77,500. According to the city, the most common types of unclaimed monies are returned checks for overpayment of business taxes, overpaid utilities and other fees. Checks that remain uncashed after six months become unclaimed money. (San Diego Patch)

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Today in Oceanside-Camp Pendleton:

• Dance: Spring Showcase - Mission Vista High (4 p.m.)
• OHS - OHS Foundation - Meetings - J4BYHE85XJ9H (6 p.m.)
• Yacht Racing! (6 p.m.)
• Monthly Program: Pelagic Birding in San Diego with Stan Walens (7 p.m.)

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From my notebook:

• Camp Pendleton: "That's my target... right? U.S. Marines engage targets from the prone position during their annual rifle qualification at Range 116A on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, May 11. Camp Pendleton's Marksmanship Training ..." (Instagram)
• Visit Oceanside: "Oceanside is the cat's meow 😺 - Repost from @catsofoceanside - - - - - - - - - - - - - #letsgetoside #osideiscalling #ventureoside #osidebeatsinside #roadtrip #spring #springbreak #coast #springtravel #oceansideca #oceanside #oside #os..." (Instagram)
• MCCS Camp Pendleton - Libraries: "Did you know all of our library branches have implemented suggestion boxes to help library staff improve our collections?! If you ever cannot find a material, feel free to fill out a form so we can try to acquire it for our collections! 💡" (Facebook)
• City of Oceanside Parks and Recreation: "Registration for Summer Classes and Aquatics Programs begins tomorrow, May 18 at 8 a.m. 📲 Browse the Summer Activity Guide for class and program schedules! http://www.flipbook.thesaucecs.com/Oceanside/mobile/index.html" (Facebook)
• Mission Vista High School: "#MVHSarts Playbill Update!🕺💃 Coming this Week! Lights💡, Camera🎥, Action!🎬 the MVHS Dance Show 2022 is almost here! Get your tickets now, before they run out! ✅May 19 & 20 @ 4 pm and 7 pm!" (Facebook)
• MCCS Camp Pendleton: "Tomorrow is our Spring Cleaning event at Pendleton Recycling from 10am-2pm. Declutter, Reduce, and Recycle! Find out what you can bring to recycle at the link in our bio @mccsCP" (Instagram)

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You're all caught up for today. I'll see you soon!

— 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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