🌱 Oside Among Best Tropical Places + Not Guilty Plea In Fatal Crash

Hello, Oceanside-Camp Pendleton! I'm here in your inbox this morning to get you caught up on everything going on in town, including ...

• Housing program for low-income families restored.
• Woman pleads not guilty of vehicular manslaughter.
• Oceanside Parks & Rec spring programs and activities!

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But first, today's weather:

Cool with sun and some clouds. High: 60 Low: 41.

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

1. The driver who allegedly struck and killed 63-year-old Oceanside resident Rafael Jurado Cardona pleaded not guilty to charges on Tuesday. Twenty-two-year-old Isabella Herrera of Oceanside is charged with gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated, for the Feb. 26 fatal crash. According to the San Diego County Medical Examiner's Office, the victim was hit by a Buick sedan while he was changing a tire on SR-78 near the Oceanside border. Herrera is out on $500,000 bail and could get up to 10 years if convicted. (Times of San Diego)
2. Oceanside seems to be on every travel advisor's list of "bests" these days, which comes as no surprise to those of us fortunate enough to live here year-round. The latest accolades include being among only six locations in California named "The Best Tropical Places in the US: California." Check out what the experts had to say about our "coastal haven": (Miami Herald)
3. After the Oceanside housing department suspended the Family Self-Sufficiency program for low-income families, it took the story of one brave resident to get the program reinstated. At the January meeting of the Housing Commission, single mom Claudia Muñoz spoke about how the program changed the lives of her family. With the help of programs like these, Muñoz went from being a homeless mom to eventually becoming the director of an adult day program. "There's a negative stigma associated with government assistance programs," Muñoz said. "But I am living proof that they do work, and if it wasn't for Family Self-Sufficiency, I'm not sure where my daughters and I would be." (Voice of San Diego)

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Today in Oceanside-Camp Pendleton:

• OHS New Pirate Day & Night - Oceanside High (All Day)
• Birding Field Trip - El Corazon Garrison Creek (7:30 AM)
• Ballet Folklorico Performance - Mission Vista High (6:00 PM)

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From my community notebook:

• "Oceanside Parks & Recreation has some great programs and activities lined up this spring! Take a look 👀 https://conta.cc/3Zrwu8r #Oceanside #FamilyFun with City of Oceanside Parks and Recreation" (City of Oceanside - Government via Facebook)
• "The site of the First Baptist Church of Oceanside, built in 1888, is the future home of our newest Fire Station. The church was located on the northeast corner of Fourth and Freeman Streets (now Civic Center Drive). After the congregatio..." (Oceanside Historical Society via Facebook)
• "There is maybe one day and there is Day One. Today was Day One of the academy for the latest OPD recruits. A career that provides the opportunity to make a difference in Oceanside awaits you. Are you up for the challenge? Visit ➡️ joinOP..." (Oceanside Police Department via Facebook)
• "Chili with Brian! Who loves The Office 👨‍💼 🏢 🙋‍♂️ 🤝 🙌 Meet & Greet Brian Baumgartner, 'Kevin' from The Office!!!! Celebrate his new cookbook, "Seriously Good Chili Cookbook" Free Chili to first 500 attendees! 🤯 🥘 🥣 📍 Even..." (MCCS Camp Pendleton via Instagram)
• "The Chamber's Annual Meet the City of Oceanside Reception is March 30th! This is an exclusive opportunity to interact with not only business and community leaders, but also Oceanside City staff. Early bird pricing ends March 17th! Regist..." (Oceanside Chamber of Commerce via Facebook)
• "A message from our community partner, San Diego Gas & Electric: Under the federally funded Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), about $10 million is available to help SDG&E customers who are past due on their bill payments..." (Oceanside Chamber of Commerce via Facebook)

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Let Me Finch: Oceanside Photo Of The Day

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Featured events:

• Community, Family and Friends Day Worship Service! (March 12)
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You're all caught up for today! I'll be in your inbox tomorrow morning with your next 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 Oceansiders:

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