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What's Happening Oceanside? Get the latest news and events of the day for April 18, 2022.
What's Happening Oceanside? Get the latest news and events of the day for April 18, 2022. (Lisa Frost/Patch)

Happy Monday neighbors! Here's the latest issue of the Oceanside-Camp Pendleton Daily.

First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny. High: 69 Low: 52.

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

  1. Took a break from the news this weekend? Not to worry, we've rounded up some of the stories you missed in SoCal on Saturday and Sunday. From a man arrested on suspicion of a burglary spree that spanned across four Southland counties to a warning from police about a "violent criminal" on the loose that escaped from a halfway house in Orange County — here are some of the stories you missed over Easter weekend. (San Diego Patch)
  2. Join the Green Oceanside team at the city's Earth Day of Service and Celebration at Buccaneer Park on April 23 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. for an event filled with arts, crafts and activities centered around sustainability and taking action to preserve and protect the planet and community. At Buccaneer Park, guests will find out about sustainability efforts in the community, enjoy tunes by a local DJ, and grab a free retro "Stay Classy O'side" T-shirts provided by Waste Management. (northcoastcurrent.com)
  3. San Diego County's unemployment rate dipped to 3.4% in March, down from a revised 4% in February, according to figures released Friday by the state Employment Development Department. March's unemployment rate was also considerably less than March 2021's rate of 7.6%. Last month's rates compare with an unadjusted unemployment rate of 4.2% for California and 3.8% for the nation during the same period. (Times of San Diego)
  4. As the drug overdose epidemic continues to take lives nationally and statewide, San Diego County will host several sites this month where residents can discard unneeded medications. Removing unused, old or expired medications from medicine cabinets is a measure of preventing misuse and opioid addiction from developing in the first place. National Prescription Drug Take Back Day will kick off April 30 and residents are encouraged to drop off medicines in San Diego County. (San Diego Patch)
  5. Police detained the son of a woman found dead outside an Egger Highlands home Saturday after he barricaded himself following the discovery of her body. Officials with the San Diego Police Department did not release the name of the woman, 68, only describing her as Asian and a resident of the home where she was found, in the 1600 block of Bubbling Well Drive. They also did not release the name of her son, 37, who lives at the residence as well. San Diego police received reports of an unresponsive female who had been found in a vehicle at the home just after 10:15 a.m. (Times of San Diego)

Today in Oceanside-Camp Pendleton:

  • Earth Day Lunch table in Quad - Oceanside High (12:40 PM)
  • OHS Pathway Meeting - Oceanside High (3:30 PM)
  • Live Music with Jimmy and Enrique at Coomber Craft Wines Oceanside (5:30 PM)

From my notebook:

  • City of Oceanside: MeasureX is funding the construction of the @Oceanside_Fire Training Tower on Jones Road. The tower will be 4-plus stories and is anticipated to be complete this summer. The completion will enable OFD to host zone wide trainings with regional #fire, #police, and @REACHAirMed . (Twitter)
  • Oceanside Police: Hop in the passenger seat for a virtual ride along with Officer Guerra.
    Follow along in the tonight after 7:00 pm. #oceanside #joinopd (Twitter)
  • Visit Oceanside: "The weekend is in full swing! How are you enjoying the great outdoors on this beautiful Saturday?🌞 - Repost from @dana_kisla -⁣ -⁣ -⁣ -⁣ -⁣ -⁣ -⁣ -⁣ -⁣ -⁣ -⁣ #letsgetoside #alldreamswelcome #visitcalifornia #osidebeatsinside #ventureos..." (Instagram)
  • Nextdoor Neighbor, Seaside District: "Looking for ADU/granny flat/apartment - I'm looking for a pet-friendly rental from July 2022-July 2023 while my current residence is remodeled. Budget $2000/mo. Excellent credit score and referrals. Please DM or call/text 734-476-8586" (Nextdoor)

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Events:

  • Social Security Seminar (April 21)
  • 1st Annual Garage Sale - Rancho Pacifica Neighborhood Group (April 23)
  • Family Fest (April 23)
  • Take Flight with La Costa (April 30)
  • LUNAFEST FILM FESTIVAL - hosted by Soroptimist Oceanside - Carlsbad (May 7)
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Thanks for following along and staying informed! See you tomorrow morning for your next update.

— Lisa Frost

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