🌱 Voting In Oceanside + County Fentanyl​ Response + More Train Delays

Hey, friends! It's your host of the Oceanside-Camp Pendleton Daily — back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening in town. In today's briefing, we have these stories and more:

• Voting has begun across San Diego County
• County takes steps to address fentanyl problem
• Oceanside 66th out of 175 "Safest Cities in America"

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

1. Voting has begun and ballots have been sent to registered voters across San Diego County for the Nov. 8 General Election, the San Diego Registrar of Voters announced. Mail ballots were sent to 1.9 million registered voters in the county, according to the Registrar of Voters. Ballots can be returned through the mail or dropped off at any of the Registrar of Voters' official ballot drop box locations through Election Day. No postage is necessary, but voters need to sign and date the return ballot envelope. Voters who return their ballot through the U.S. Postal Service can track it by signing up for "Where's My Ballot?" Starting Saturday, Oct. 29, 39 vote centers will be open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Then starting Saturday, Nov. 5, more than 200 vote centers will be open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. All vote center locations will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Election Day, Nov. 8. (Patch)
2. County officials voted to take steps to address the growing fentanyl problem. "The San Diego County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a proposal to require fentanyl awareness education in the county's classrooms as well as distribute naloxone to parents and students and train them on how to use the medication. The proposal, sponsored by Supervisors Jim Desmond and Terra Lawson- Remer and District Attorney Summer Stephan, also seeks funding to support on-campus drug and alcohol awareness programs. Accidental death caused by fentanyl is the leading killer of people between the ages of 18 and 45, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control, far exceeding the number of deaths caused by car accidents, COVID-19, heart disease and gun violence within that age group." (Patch)
3. The closure of train service between Oceanside and south Orange County is likely to last a month or more. "Amtrak's track closure between Irvine and Oceanside will disrupt Pacific Surfliner train travel for at least another month. Crews are making emergency repairs to stabilize the hillside next to railroad tracks in San Clemente, according to Amtrak, which estimates that a section of railroad track will be closed until mid- to late-November. The Pacific Surfliner temporarily stopped passenger train service south of Irvine on Sept. 30, due to the need for emergency repairs." (Noozhawk)
4. Oceanside ranked 66th out of 175 cities on the list of "Safest Cities in America." "The personal finance company WalletHub compiled a list of the 'Safest Cities in America' based on 42 safety metrics, and cities from the Golden State performed poorly. The study evaluated the factors and compiled them into three categories, home and community safety, natural disaster risk and financial safety, resulting in a 100-point graded scale. Some metrics included the percentage of residents vaccinated against COVID-19, unemployment rates and the number of murders that occurred in the city during the study period. The highest-ranked California city was Fremont, which earned the 17th spot. Fremont, located in Alameda County in Northern California, earned an overall safety score of 79.98 out of 100." (KTLA Los Angeles)

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Today in Oceanside-Camp Pendleton:

• EL CORAZON GARRISON CREEK (Oceanside) (7:30 AM)
• Pirate Achievement Day - Oceanside High (8:30 AM)
• Advocate Health Annual Enrollment - Veterans Association of North County (10:00 AM)
• PLCs - Oceanside High (3:30 PM)
• October EC Meeting - North San Diego County NAACP (6:30 PM)
• Steel Drum 1 & 1.5 Concert - Mission Vista High (6:30 PM)

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From my notebook:

• City of Oceanside Reminder: "It's #CybersecurityAwarenessMonth: Tips for Spotting Phishing: 1) They create a sense of urgency or claim to need help. 2) They ask for your personal info. 3) They want you to download a file or click on a link. Stop, take a moment, and ..." (City of Oceanside - Government via Facebook)
• The Annual Oceanside Senior Expo is tomorrow! "Join us at the Oceanside Civic Center Plaza for our popular Senior Expo tomorrow from 9AM-1PM. This popular event will feature health-related businesses, non-profits and senior organizations...." (Oceanside Chamber of Commerce via Facebook)
• Oceanside Parks and Rec Movie: "Don't miss 'Raya and the Last Dragon' THIS Saturday (October 15th, 2022) at the Junior Seau Pier Amphitheater! 🎥 Movie starts at dark (around 6:30pm) come early to set up your own 'Movie Theater.' Bring your blankets and picnic dinners ..." (City of Oceanside Parks and Recreation via Facebook)
• City of Oceanside Parks and Recreation: "55+ indoor pickleball is available every Tuesday & Thursday from 9:30am-11:30am at the Melba Bishop Recreation Center gym. This is a free activity for all adults 55 and older. Come on out to meet new people and receive free instruction o..." (City of Oceanside Parks and Recreation via Facebook)
• Oceanside Parks and Recreation Careers: "Want a career in Aquatics? We are currently looking for Lifeguards and are providing FREE training through our Lifeguard Academy! Upon successful completion of the academy, students will be eligible to be hired. Salary Range: $16.58-$19...." (City of Oceanside Parks and Recreation via Facebook)

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Events:

• Community-wide Driveway Sale (October 15)
• Oceanside Family Farm Festival-Pumpkin Patch, Corn Maze, Tractor Rides (October 15)
• Stonehouse 3rd Annual Rooted in Nature Craft Brew Festival (October 15)
• UKRAINE PET RELIEF FUNDRAISER: Music & Comedy by Richard Stockton (October 15)
• Buena Vista Audubon Birdhouse & Art Auction (October 15)
• 80's Halloween Music Costume Party With The Cheez Whiz Band At Ebullition Brew Works (October 15)
• Trunk or Treat Halloween at The Tower (October 15)
• 80's Halloween Live Music Costume Party With The Cheez Whiz Band (October 15)
• Oceanside Family Farm's Festival-pumpkin patch, corn maze, tractor rides, & more (October 16)
• FREE Stand Up Comedy Workshop (October 16)
• Live Country Music & Rockabilly Halloween Costume Party w The Sons of Johnny Cash & Rip Carson (October 16)
• Trunk or Treat! FREE Drive-Thru Halloween Event (October 22)
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That's it for today. See you all tomorrow morning for another update!

— 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 Oceansider's:

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