🌱 Sewage Spill Closes Oceanside Beaches + Surfer Caity Simmers Wins

Welcome back, Oceanside-Camp Pendleton! I'm here in your inbox to get you caught up on everything happening around town that you need to know, including ...

• Raw sewage spill closes Buccaneer beach.
• Caitlin Simmers wins surfing competition.
• 🍀 St. Paddy's Day guide from Visit Oceanside.

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But first, today's weather:

Clouds breaking and cool. High: 62 Low: 48.

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

1. Buccaneer Beach was one of several beaches closed Wednesday due to raw sewage spills. The San Diego County Department of Environmental Health and Quality declared the beaches unsafe for water contact. The beach closures in Oceanside include all waterways north of Cassidy Street and south of Crosswaithe Street. The beaches will remain closed until sampling confirms they are safe for contact, according to a county news release. The county also issued an advisory for all coastal beaches, storm drains, creeks, rivers and lagoon outlets. The recent rainfall can contribute to rising bacteria levels from urban runoff. "Residents should also avoid swimming, surfing and diving during rain and for 72 hours afterward." (Patch)
2. Oceanside surfer Caitlin Simmers got her first major win at the Champion Tour's Meo Rip Curl Pro competition in Portugal this week. The 17-year-old surfing phenom is the first rookie to win an event on the Women's CT since Lakey Peterson (USA) at the 2012 Nike U.S. Open of Surfing. Simmers recently joined the World Tour after winning the U.S. Open of Surfing in 2021. She said the waves in Portugal reminded her of the beach break she grew up on in Oceanside. "This is my favorite kind of wave," she said. "This is what I surf everyday." (Surfer)
3. Get ready to drink green beer and dance an Irish jig! Visit Oceanside has the scoop on all the St. Patrick's Day activities and celebrations around town tomorrow, including where to get the best corned beef while listening to live music and sipping some type of green beverage. Make a night of it and take advantage of discounts from one of the local hotels. You won't need the luck of the Irish to score a great time on St. Paddy's Day in Oceanside! (Visit Oceanside)

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Today in Oceanside-Camp Pendleton:

• Farmer's Market - Downtown (9:00 AM)
• Sunset Market - Downtown (5:00 PM)
• TEDx Youth Event - Mission Vista High (6:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• "March is Women's History Month! 👩‍🎓 👩‍🏫 👩‍🌾 👩‍🎨 🎉 ✨ 💪 Celebrate Women's History by liking and following Camp Pendleton's Base Education Center on Facebook! They will be posting weekly sharing history of influential women in ..." (MCCS Camp Pendleton via Instagram)
• "Save the date! The Wagner Aquatic Center at El Corazon will set the scene for an 'April Pools Day' water safety event on April 22 from noon to 4pm. 🛟 Watch lifeguards demonstrate lifesaving skills 🏊🏽 Sample swim lessons 💦 Learn safet..." (City of Oceanside - Government via Facebook)
• "The new Golden State Rebates give qualifying customers rebates toward the purchase of energy-efficient products such as smart thermostats, gas tank water heaters, heat pump water heaters and more. Learn more at sdge.com/rebates #sdge #SD..." (Oceanside Chamber of Commerce via Facebook)
• "Are you interested in volunteering? We have a variety of volunteer opportunities year round - from holding babies to packing food at our Neighborhood Exchange you can do it all! For more information on volunteering reach out to Amanda Ke..." (Camp Pendleton Armed Services YMCA via Facebook)
• Senior Management Analyst, City Manager's Office, Terry Brown, City of Oceanside: "The North County Transit District has proposed to redevelop the Oceanside Transit Center. - They are currently holding public meetings on various related topics. An informational meeting specific to "Transit and Mobility" was held on ..." (Nextdoor)

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Alrighty, you're all good 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 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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