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🌱 Top Oceanside Events in April + Oceanside Murderer Denied Parole
The quickest way to get caught up on the most important things happening today in Oceanside-Camp Pendleton.
Happy Thursday, neighbors! Let's get you all caught up to start today off on an informed note.
First, today's weather:
Low clouds, then some sun. High: 64 Low: 53.
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Here are the top five stories today in Oceanside-Camp Pendleton:
- Mark Your Calendars for IRONMAN, Into The Woods, Annual Easter Egg Hunt, Earth Day Celebration and more happening around Oceanside in April. Kicking off the month is one of the biggest sporting events of the year. IRONMAN 70.3 Oceanside gets underway on Thursday and culminates on Saturday when thousands will challenge themselves on the 21st anniversary of the popular competition. (Oceanside-Camp Pendleton Patch)
- Three years in the making, Hangar 76 opens to the public Friday, April 1 with a weekend celebration that will include live music, food trucks, raffles, and more. Purchased and developed by Carruth Cellars, the 17,500-square-foot Oceanside warehouse has been transformed into a multi-use venue that will serve as the new production hub and fourth tasting room for the local winery as well as the first brewing facility and taproom for Tipping Pint Brewing Co. (Eater San Diego)
- A California man convicted of brutally murdering his girlfriend will remain behind bars after pushing for parole. On October 16, 2005, 25-year-old Nicole Sinkule was killed in her sleep in her Oceanside apartment. Sinkule's boyfriend, Eric Nathaniel Marum, was charged and convicted for her death, and sentenced to serve 16 years to life for second-degree murder. Shortly after the Sinkule's family appeared on "Crime Stories with Nancy Grace" earlier this month, California Governor Gavin Newsom rejected Marum's parole request. (CrimeOnline)
- San Diego County broke its 35-day streak of gas increases on Wednesday as the average price for regular gasoline fell by one cent, according to AAA. The price for a gallon of regular gas dropped from $6.01 to $6 on Wednesday. The decrease is the largest drop since Dec. 1, when the average prices dropped nine-tenths of a cent. Despite the decrease, the average price is 4 cents more than one week ago, $1.61 more than one month ago and $2.059 greater than one year ago. (San Diego Patch)
- California panel OKs reparations limit for slave descendants. California's first-in-the-nation task force on reparations has decided to limit state compensation to the descendants of free and enslaved Black people who were in the U.S. in the 19th century, narrowly rejecting a proposal to include all Black people regardless of lineage. (Associated Press)
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Today in Oceanside-Camp Pendleton:
- OHS Cheer Tryouts - QFPHKXZCE5Z5 - Oceanside High (4:00 PM)
- OHS - OHS Drumline - 3CDCZJFKBTY9 - Oceanside High (7:00 PM)
From my notebook:
- City of Oceanside - Government: "Oceanside welcomes athletes from around the world who've travelled here to compete in the IRONMAN 70.3 Oceanside triathlon on Saturday, April 2. Temporary road and Harbor restrictions will be in place for the race, learn more: https://bi..." (Facebook)
- Oceanside Unified School District: "Come join a great team! Oceanside Unified has both classified and certificated positions available. #DestinationOside" (Facebook)
- Oceanside Chamber of Commerce: "Assemblymember Tasha Boerner Horvath's 2022 Women of Impact Awards recognized 10 North County women and 1 little girl who stand out in their communities as innovators, leaders, and advocates. "Our North County communities are defined by ..." (Facebook)
- City of Oceanside Parks and Recreation: "Oceanside Seniors, join us at the Country Club Senior Center for some soul line dancing! Classes are held every Friday from 10am - 11am. Get ready to work on those dance moves! #oceanside #seniors" (Facebook)
- MCCS Camp Pendleton: "Go All in to End Child Abuse with the Family Advocacy Program by signing up for their Virtual Scavenger Hunt in recognition of Child Abuse Prevention Month. Read more in the post below ⤵" (Facebook)
- Oceanside Chamber of Commerce: "California State University San Marcos is having an Extended Learning Open House on Tuesday, April 5 (4:00-6:00PM). You are invited to join CSUSM Extended Learning for a spring semester open house. Tour the interactive learning spaces ..." (Facebook)
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Events:
- Vista Gem, Mineral & Jewelry Outdoor Show April 1-3 (April 1)
- Kings of Queen, A Tribute to Queen, at Ebullition Brew Works And Live Music (April 1)
- Taxes in Retirement Webinar (April 4)
- Taxes in Retirement Seminar on 4/5 & 4/6 (April 5)
- Breast Ultrasound Screening Coming Direct to You! (April 7)
- Gone Blonde 80's + 90s' + 00's Party Band At Ebullition Brew Works & Live Music (April 8)
- Easter Service & Easter Egg Hunt With 5,000 Eggs (April 17)
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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Thursday! See you tomorrow morning for your next update.
— Lisa Frost
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