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🌱 San Onofre Nuclear Waste Removal Bill + Super Bowl Dining Guide

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What's Happening Oceanside? Get the latest news and events of the day for February 12, 2022.
What's Happening Oceanside? Get the latest news and events of the day for February 12, 2022. (Lisa Frost/Patch)

Good morning! Lisa Frost here with a brand-new edition of the Oceanside-Camp Pendleton Daily.


First, today's weather:

Sunny and very warm. High: 81 Low: 43.


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

  1. Rep Levin and Rep Issa are co-sponsoring a bill to remove San Onofre Nuclear Waste. The bipartisan Spent Fuel Prioritization Act prioritizes the removal of spent nuclear fuel from decommissioned nuclear sites in areas with large populations, high seismic hazards, and where the continued storage of spent nuclear fuel represents a national security concern. (Oceanside-Camp Pendleton Patch)
  2. An Oceanside man convicted of stealing thousands of dollars from his brother's annuity policy has been sentenced to two years of probation and ordered to pay $120,000 in restitution.
    Randall Smith, 64, bought a $1.2 million annuity policy and later obtained power of attorney for his brother Garrett Smith, who had recently been diagnosed with early onset dementia. (NBC San Diego)
  3. Score tasty takeout for your at-home, football parties, or find on-site, viewing options, when the L.A. Rams take on the Bengals Feb. 13. Patch's annual Super Bowl dining guide can steer you to sure-fire wins for takeout, delivery or restaurant specials from eateries throughout San Diego County. (San Diego Patch)
  4. Oceanside Museum Of Art kicks off its 25th Anniversary with an Evening Under the Stars at The Seabird Resort. "We are thrilled to be celebrating 25 years and there is no better way to start the year than with an in-person gala at one of Oceanside's newest oceanfront properties," says Maria Mingalone, Executive Director of Oceanside Museum of Art. (There San Diego)
  5. Oceanside Principal of Libby Elementary School, Cesar Mora, had been selected as the 2022 San Diego County & Imperial County Elementary Principal of the Year by the Association of California School Administrators. He is the only principal representing San Diego County and is one of 19 across the state who are receiving this recognition. - (KUSI)

Today in Oceanside-Camp Pendleton:

  • Valentine's Day at Mellano Farm Stand (10:30 AM)
  • Calderon Wedding Reception - Veterans Association of North County (5:00 PM)
  • Exhibition Celebration (5:00 PM)

From my notebook:

  • Nextdoor Neighbor, Park Lake: "FREE COVID TESTING - OCEANSIDE CARLSBAD VISTA" (Nextdoor)
  • Nextdoor Neighbor, Rancho Del Oro: "Hi, we just moved into the neighborhood, and two of our cats got out. - The grey tabby is named Tigress and nervous around people at first. The black kitten with the puffy tail is named Wilfred and is very friendly and slightly drools. T..." (Nextdoor)
  • Nextdoor Neighbor, Mira Costa Highlands: "More sightings of coyotes.. - Mira Mesa, Camarillo and across College blvd.." (Nextdoor)
  • Nextdoor Neighbor, Eastside: "Lost cat. - Her name is Coco and was last seen the weekend of Feb 5 in Oceanside on the corner of Holly and Kraft. She is friendly but shy and will probably not come to strangers. Please contact if you see her. Thank you Kim 817-707-0542" (Nextdoor)
  • Nextdoor Neighbor, Fire Mountain: "Jeff Prior Photos will be at the Vista Farmers Market this Saturday, February 12 from 8:00-12:00. - I'll be set up in the last row of the Vista Courthouse parking lot on Melrose Ave. Photos of our local area make great Valentine's Day gi..." (Nextdoor)

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Events:

  • Valentines | Still Ill Tribute To The Smiths & Morrissey + SM Familia Reggae Quartet + Beta 7 Ska (February 12)
  • My Hungry Valentine's Day | A gastro foodie experience (February 14)
  • Taxes in Retirement Webinar (February 14)
  • PRAYERS: Whose Prayers are Answered and Why? Part 2 - How Do I Know God is Listening to My Prayers? (February 14)
  • Taxes in Retirement Webinar (February 15)
  • New Balance Store In Encinitas Village Opens Feb. 10 (February 17)
  • Taxes in Retirement Webinar (February 21)
  • Taxes in Retirement Seminar (February 23)
  • The Cheez Whiz Ultimate 80's Cover Band (February 25)
  • Grow a healthy marriage (February 26)
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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Saturday. See you all tomorrow morning for another update!

Lisa Frost

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