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🌱 Road Rage Arrest + Suspicious Fire + Oddities Expo
The quickest way to get caught up on the most important things happening today in Oceanside-Camp Pendleton.

Hey, Oceanside-Camp Pendleton! Here's everything you need to know to get this Saturday started off right.
First, today's weather:
A brief shower or two. High: 70 Low: 46.
Here are the top five stories today in Oceanside-Camp Pendleton:
- Road Rage Arrest; Suspicious Fire: San Diego County Police Log. A look at some of this week's police, fire and courtroom stories from across San Diego County. Man Pleads Guilty To North County DUI Crash That Killed Marine. William Edward Vaden, 33, is slated to be sentenced next month to 15 years to life in state prison for the death of Juan Muniz III. (San Diego Patch)
- U.S. Marine Corps: A Man's Best Friend. It's human nature to want to pet a dog when you see one. However, as you get closer to a military working dog on Marine Corps Air Statio ... (Press Release Desk)
- Oceanside-Camp Pendleton-Area Unemployment Rate Improves. Job growth slowed near the end of 2021, but the country is within striking distance of pre-pandemic unemployment levels, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics' December jobs report. (Oceanside-Camp Pendleton Patch)
- Jurassic Quest; Monster Jam; Oddities Expo: SoCal Weekend. Looking for things to do in person and virtually this weekend in Southern California? Patch has rounded up fun, interesting and entertaining events throughout Southern California — from the southernmost tip of San Diego, through Orange and Riverside counties, to the beaches and valleys in Los Angeles. (Encinitas Patch)
- Carlsbad Man Accused Of Pointing Gun At Another Driver On I-5. Joseph Laiosa was booked into Vista Detention Facility on suspicion of illegally brandishing a weapon and possession of fentanyl. Joseph Laiosa, 38, allegedly threatened the other motorist with the firearm on the southbound side of the freeway about 12:20 p.m. Tuesday, shortly after they got into a dispute over lane positions on a Manchester Avenue on- ramp in Encinitas, according to the California Highway Patrol. (Carlsbad Patch)
Today in Oceanside-Camp Pendleton:
- MiraCosta Community Project - Veterans Association of North County (8:30 AM)
- San Dieguito River Park Bird Walk - Buena Vista Audubon Society (8:30 AM)
- Tentative Screen Play viewing - Veterans Association of North County (6:00 PM)
- Day of Service MLK - North San Diego County NAACP (8:00 PM)
From my notebook:
- City of Oceanside Government: City of Oceanside offices will be closed on Monday, January 17, 2022, in celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Join us Saturday, January 15 from 8am - 12:30pm at the MLK Day of Service, led by NSDC NAACP Branch #1086 and MiraCosta College. Learn more and sign up to volunteer... (Facebook)
- MainStreet Oceanside: Discover local vendors, artists, crafters and curated vintage at the Spin It Back pop-up on Saturday by Urbn Wtr. Co and Goldies Record Company. From 3-9 p.m. at the Downtown Oceanside water and retail store, enjoy live DJ sets and catered food and drinks while you shop. See more info in our Story. : Urbn Wtr. Co (Facebook)
- Nextdoor Neighbor, River Ranch: "We just moved here from Atlanta and haven't dealt with water this hard! - Do any of you have softeners, filters, and/or both? Pros and cons? TIA!" (Nextdoor)
- Nextdoor Neighbor, Rancho Del Oro: "Chargers Thunderbolt Drumline bolt it up before game time! - Go, Darren!" (Nextdoor)
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- Taxes In Retirement Webinar (January 18)
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- Top 10 Divorce Mistakes & How to Avoid Them – Vesta Carlsbad, CA Hub (January 20)
- In Concert: Mariela Contreras (June 17)
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- B & W tower speakers for sale (Details)
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- Resident Manager for Beachside Condo Community (Details)
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That's it 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 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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