This post was contributed by a community member. The views expressed here are the author's own.

Community Corner

🌱 Pure Water Oceanside Gets $9.9M + Veteran's Honor Flight Deadline

The quickest way to get caught up on the most important things happening today in Oceanside-Camp Pendleton.

Lisa Frost's profile picture
Lisa Frost, Community Contributor
|
What's Happening Oceanside? Get the latest news and events of the day for August 24, 2022.
What's Happening Oceanside? Get the latest news and events of the day for August 24, 2022. (Lisa Frost/Patch)

Hello again, friends! It's Wednesday in Oceanside-Camp Pendleton and I'm back in your inbox to get you caught up on all the most important things happening in town. Follow along for the latest.

First, today's weather:

Turning sunny; humid. High: 80 Low: 69.

Shoutout to the awesome local business that keeps this newsletter running:

Are you ready to give your kitchen or bath a fresh, new look? Dawn Leeser, owner of Freedom Flooring & Interiors, will redesign your space with quality Masterbrand cabinets while also using the latest tile, flooring, countertops and hardware available. Call Dawn for a free design and estimate — residential, commercial, contractors, and investors are all welcome. Contact Dawn at 760-607-2650, or visit Freedom Flooring & Interiors to learn more.

Click here to get your business featured in this spot.

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

  1. Pure Water Oceanside became the first operating potable reuse project in San Diego County when it went online in January 2022. The project was made possible through a series of local, state, and national funding. The Secretary of the Interior is recommending a $9.9 million grant award for construction of the Pure Water Oceanside project. The funding will be awarded via the Bureau of Reclamation's WaterSMART: Title XVI WIIN Water Reclamation and Reuse Projects funding opportunity. (Oceanside-Camp Pendleton Patch)
  2. September 1 is the deadline for Vietnam veterans to apply for San Diego Honor Flight's November trip to Washington, D.C. The group will take Vietnam veterans to the nation's capital for the first time Sept. 30-Oct. 2 after escorting nearly 1,500 World War II and Korean War veterans since 2010. The September flight is reserved for Navy HA(L)-3 Seawolves veterans. The Seawolves provided air support to Navy SEALs, Swift Boat crews and Patrol Boats on the Mekong River and in the Mekong Delta during the Vietnam War. The November flight, called an Award flight, is open to Vietnam veterans who earned a Purple Heart or a higher personal award for their military actions. To apply, visit this page. (Patch)
  3. The national average price of a gallon of regular gas dropped for the 70th consecutive day, decreasing nine-tenths of a cent to $3.892. It has dropped $1.124 since rising to a record $5.016 on June 14, including three-tenths of a cent Monday. This 70-day streak of falling prices at the pump is the second longest on record going back to 2005, Bespoke Investment Group noted in a report titled "The Great American Summer of Falling Gas Prices." In Oceanside, the price of gas has fallen as low as $4.85 a gallon according to GasBuddy. (Patch)
  4. An American Airlines flight from Seattle to San Diego had to make an emergency landing and was forced to return to an airport in Seattle shortly after departure Tuesday when an engine cover detached, according to media reports. The cover of an engine can be seen flying off the plane on video posted on social media by passengers on the plane, NBC is reporting. Passengers can be heard saying, "We survived," as the plane lands in Seattle. Alaska Airline says Flight 558 reported an "unusual vibration" on the left side of the plane shortly after departure in a statement sent to NBC News. (Patch)

Today in Oceanside-Camp Pendleton:

  • Spirit Week: Soccer Mom / BBQ Dad - Mission Vista High (all day)
  • Wounded Warrior Project - Veterans Association of North County (5 p.m.)
  • Fall Parent Sports Night - Mission Vista High (6 p.m.)
  • David Arkenstone & Friends (7:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

More from our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news!

Featured businesses:

  • Oceanside Adventures - Daily, Year-Round Whale and Dolphin Tours — (Visit website)
  • Institute of Healthcare - Become an EMT in just 4 - 8 weeks — (Visit Website)

Monsoonal Clouds Sunset: Oceanside Photo Of The Day

Thanks to Vladimir Medvinsky for today's photo. Patch loves photos! Share your photos with Patch and your work could be featured, too.
Housing:

Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Wednesday off right! I'll see you around.

— 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:


Questions? Concerns? Comments? You have my full attention at lisa.frost@patch.com.

Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Oceanside-Camp Pendleton Daily? Contact me at lisa.frost@patch.com

The views expressed in this post are the author's own. Want to post on Patch?

More from Oceanside-Camp Pendleton