🌱 Oside Veteran Jumps For 90th + Driver Of Fatal Crash Gets 8 Years

Hello all! Here's your Monday edition of the Oceanside-Camp Pendleton Patch local news. In today's issue, we have these stories and more...

• Driver attempts to blame passengers for fatal crash.
• Spring cleaning tips from Green Oceanside.
• Gas prices rise more than 30 cents in 30 days.

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But first, today's weather:

Cool with periods of sun. High: 61 Low: 42.

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

1. An intoxicated driver that crashed and killed his passengers in 2020 was sentenced to eight years in state prison on Friday. Peter John Meno was convicted of vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated for the crash that killed 22-year-old Jaden Rowley of Oceanside and 19-year-old Matthew "Max" Cate of Vista. During his trial, Meno alleged that the passengers had unfastened their seat belts, which family members said was blaming the victims. At the sentencing, the judge said, "It seems that there's been a constant theme from the defendant of trying to shift blame towards the victims in this case rather than taking accountability for his own actions." (Patch)
2. Oceanside Air Force veteran Mike Caliguiri celebrated his 90th birthday by jumping out of a plane, again! Mike joined the Air Force 72 years ago and served his country for 26 years, so he's no stranger to flying. The Vietnam veteran says jumping is a family tradition. "We did it for my 75th birthday, we did it for my 80th birthday and this time we had 11 immediate family members jumping. 11 of us," said Mike. (CBS 8 San Diego)
3. Gas prices in Oceanside continued the near-daily increase and rose by 6.9 cents in just the last week. While the average price for a gallon in Oceanside remains below the $4.97 rate for San Diego County, it's well above the national average of $3.39 per gallon. "Oil Price Information Service and the Energy Information Administration report that West Coast refinery utilization rates are down to 77.8% due to maintenance and breakdowns," said Doug Shupe, the Automobile Club of Southern California's corporate communications manager. In Oceanside, gas prices can be found for as low as $4.36 per gallon, according to Gas Buddy. (Patch)
4. Now that March is underway, the team at Green Oceanside has some "Easy, Green Cleaning" Tips for indoors and outdoors. Explore ideas for zero-waste garage cleaning, leak-free bathrooms, Water-Smart yards and more. (Green Oceanside)

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Today in Oceanside-Camp Pendleton:

• Nature Center Garden Work Party - Buena Vista Audubon Society (9:00 AM)
• 2023 Miss Oceanside Scholarship Pageant Orientation meeting (4:30 PM)
• Athletic Boosters Meeting (MPR) - Oceanside High (6:00 PM)

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From my community notebook:

• "A big thank you to Oceanside Little League organizations for the invites to share Opening Day ⚾ with you. Best wishes for a fantastic season to all the athletes!" (Oceanside Police Department via Facebook)
• "Oceanside's St. Malo Neighborhood has a storybook setting with a history to match! 📖 Learn more about this illusive area by clicking the link in our bio! 🔗 - Photo by @seandiaz - - - - - - - - - - - - - #letsgetoside #alldreamswelcome..." (Visit Oceanside via Instagram)
• "The NCAAWA 2023 Sisters Soaring To New Heights Women's Conference is just one week away! This conference will equip you to become your best self! This multi-generational conference is designed to help participants center growth energy on..." (Oceanside Chamber of Commerce via Facebook)
• "🇺🇸 Wounded Warrior Regiment Presents 🇺🇸 Marine Corps Trails 🏃‍♂️ 🎖️ The Regional Marine Corps Trials is an 9-sport adaptive sports invitational involving more than 75 wounded, ill, or injured Marines, sailors, veterans, on each coa..." (MCCS Camp Pendleton via Facebook)
• (CalOSBA) The California Office of the Small Business Advocate: "Californians impacted by December and January storms now have more time to file state taxes. - In alignment with the IRS, California has extended the due date to October 16, 2023. To read the full press release, visit https://bit.ly/3..." (Nextdoor)
• "So so sad to see Mr BiBi on coast hwy has closed. - What a terrific restaurant. Im really hoping to see it reopen in another location." (Nextdoor)

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Pier Surfer: Oceanside Photo Of The Day

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Featured events:

• Breast Ultrasound Screening Coming Direct to You! (March 7)
• Community, Family and Friends Day Worship Service! (March 12)
• Add your event

Featured announcements:

• Memorial Fundraiser for beloved French Valley Veteran. (Details)
• Add your announcement

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That's it for today. See you all tomorrow 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 Oceansiders:

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