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🌱 Patch AM: What investigators are still examining after a deadly Mission Avenue crash.
Spotted on the Oceanside calendar: TAKE3 - "Where Rock Meets Bach"

What's up Oceanside! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- What investigators are still examining after a deadly Mission Avenue crash.
- What investigators still don't know about Oceanside's mysterious biohazard cans.
Also on today's calendar: TAKE3 - "Where Rock Meets Bach" and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the fish say when she hit a wall? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Monday: Humid, with a high of 79 and low of 64 degrees.
- Tuesday: Areas of low clouds, then sun, temps: high: 79, low: 63.
- Wednesday: Areas of low clouds, then sun, with a high of 77 and low of 63 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Christian Faamaligi killed in bicycle accident on Mission Avenue (newsline.com) — A 33-year-old bicyclist from Oceanside died after being hit by a vehicle on Mission Avenue west of Ocean Point Road, with police still investigating the crash. The report explains when and where the collision happened and notes he later died at Scripps Memorial Hospital in La Jolla, while legal experts outline how such cases are typically reviewed for possible negligence.
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• Suspicious cans with biohazard labels prompt shelter-in-place order in Oceanside (10news.com) — Oceanside residents were briefly ordered to shelter in place Sunday after suspicious metal cans marked with biohazard labels and "top secret" were found near Castellano Way and Vandergrift Drive, prompting a SIG Alert and road closures. Fire officials later cleared any explosive threat and lifted the orders, but hazmat teams are still analyzing the cans' contents as neighbors reflect on staying vigilant.
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📸 Around Oceanside
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Oceanside
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★ Featured events ★
- TAKE3 - "Where Rock Meets Bach" →
Bob Burton Center, Fallbrook High School, 2400 S Stage Coach Ln, Fallbrook, CA, 92028,
2:00 pm - All'aperto III →
Europa Village Wineries & Resort, 41150 Via Europa, Temecula
7:00 pm - Sonic Boom Summit →
Pechanga Resort & Casino, 45000 Pechanga Pkwy, Temecula
8:00 am
Sunday September 20
Sunday September 27
Monday September 28
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Other local events
- STRONG BUSINESS, STRONG OWNER: A Networking Event for Veteran Entrepreneurs →
MiraCosta College, 1 Barnard Drive, Oceanside - Utilities Commission →
Council Chambers - City Hall, 300 N COAST HWY, Oceanside
3:30 pm - Trivia Night →
Humble Somm, 42081 3rd St, Temecula
6:30 pm - Brother Benno's charity golf tournament featuring 11-time World Surf League champion Kelly Slater →
Goat Hill Park Golf Course, 2323 Goat Hill Dr, Oceanside
9:00 am - Arts Unite: "In The Heights" Film Screening →
Sunshine Brooks Theater, 217 N Coast Hwy, Oceanside
7:00 pm - The Smokin' Ocotillos Rock The Oceanside Moose Lodge →
Oceanside Moose Lodge, 2017 S Coast Hwy, Oceanside
8:00 pm - Oceanside Sea Lions golf tournament →
Emerald Isle Golf Course, 660 S El Camino Real, Oceanside
9:00 am - Fallbrook/Bonsall International Film Festival →
Mission Theater, 231 N Main Ave, Fallbrook
10:00 am - Beer & Cheese Event: Craft and Cultured Pairing →
Pure Project Vista, 1305 Hot Spring Way, Vista
6:00 pm
Tuesday September 15
Tuesday September 22
Thursday September 24
Friday September 25
Saturday September 26
Saturday October 3
Wednesday October 7
📣 Oceanside Shout Outs!
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🪧 Patch Classifieds
- 2001 Ford Mustang Convertible
Lien Sale- Bidding begins at 3200.00 September 18th 9am at Westcoast Auto Service parking lot 1434 S. Coast Hwy, Oceanside, CA See Chris P. (More info)
💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Zathura is Your Rancho Coastal Humane Society Pet This Week —John Van Zante Read on Patch
- This is a Diamond Dove.
It landed on a feeder we have in our backyard, yesterday afternoon. It stayed for 2 hours. I looked up details on this type of bird this morning,… (Nextdoor Fire Mountain) - Does anyone recommend good house cleaning services?
Looking to hire for a deep clean and would rather pick someone that is trusted. (Nextdoor South Oceanside)
- SoloPoint Solutions, Inc. posted a job opening for Production Coordinator in Oceanside. Apply here.
- BAE Systems posted a job opening for Quality Inspector -Union in Oceanside. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Oceanside here.
🗞 Nearby News
Vista
- Celebrations planned across San Diego County to honor Mexican Independence Day (nbcsandiego.com)
- Tristan Manata died in pedestrian accident on South Melrose Drive (newsline.com)
- 9 NFL Stars Who Are Dating or Married to Celebrities (people.com)
Carlsbad
- Roundup: Here's how every San Diego Section team fared on Friday (sandiegouniontribune.com)
- Award-winning Brazilian pianist to perform at Carmel Valley Library (sandiegouniontribune.com)
Ok Oceanside! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Dam! (Thank you George G. for sending it in!)
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