🌱 $10K Reward For Murder Suspect + Improv Comedy Class At The Brooks

But first, today’s weather:

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Cool with periods of sun. High: 60 Low: 42.

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

1. Senior Gleaners are helping fill the fresh food gap for nonprofits that feed people including Brother Bennos in Oceanside. The gleaners are a volunteer group with teams of pickers that collect unpicked fruit and unsold products from grocery stores for delivery to its network of charities. Recent changes in organic waste collection regulations have increased the number of requests Senior Gleaners of San Diego County are getting and they need more volunteers to help. Senior Gleaners is also seeking donations for a van to transport food from the field to the 64 locations they serve. (Times of San Diego)
2. The Seabird Resort in Oceanside made the list of “Best Hotels & Resorts in Southern California” and was one of only three on the list for “Best Beach Resorts.” The resort was mentioned both for the amenities and its location on the beach and across from the Oceanside Pier, which the article noted is the largest wooden pier on the West Coast. Locals have long known how special our area is and now the word is getting out as more and more visitors are enjoying all that Oceanside has to offer. (Only In Your State)
3. The FBI is offering a $10,000 reward for a man known to have ties to Oceanside. Gerardo Mendoza has been on the run since he was indicted in the 2005 shooting death of Joseph Gravett in Fort Mohave, Arizona. According to the Mohave County Sheriff’s Office, Gravett reportedly identified Mendoza as the shooter before he died at a hospital. “Mendoza is described as a 40-year-old Hispanic male, 5-foot-6, 130 pounds with black hair and brown eyes. He also goes by the name “Blackie.” The FBI says he should be considered armed and dangerous.” (KLAS – 8 News Now)

Today in Oceanside-Camp Pendleton:

• Live Music at Coomber Craft Wines (5:30 PM)
• Trivia Night at South O Brewery (6:30 PM)
• Improv Classes at the Brooks (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• “Gymnastics and cheer classes are now open for registration! 🤸‍♀️ Spring classes begin the week of April 3rd 2023. Learn to flip and tumble in any of the various classes held at Melba Bishop Recreation Center! Parent and Me Gymnastics/Tu…” (City of Oceanside Parks and Recreation via Facebook)
• “We are pleased to announce our next Adventure Club Campout for the season! Join us at the Del Mar Beach for a local camp out on the beach to make some memories filled with family fun, nice weather, and great days in the ocean. What is ou…” (Camp Pendleton Armed Services YMCA via Facebook)
• “Come grow with us! North County African American Women’s Association, Sisters Soaring To New Heights Women’s Conference promises to equip you in becoming your best self! This multi-generational conference is designed to help participants…” (Oceanside Chamber of Commerce via Facebook)
• “✨ Want a Chance to win a $100 MCX Gift card? Take the MCCS survey! 🙋🏼‍♀️ 💳 👉🏼 👉🏽 👉🏾 http://ms.spr.ly/61895JCXv” (MCCS Camp Pendleton via Facebook)
• “Join SDCCU for their Financial Wellness Wednesdays! SDCCU is proud to host Financial Wellness Wednesdays to help improve the financial health of the communities in Southern California by providing the community access to free financial w…” (Oceanside Chamber of Commerce via Facebook)

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