🌱 President Biden's Visit To Oceanside + Annual Group 39 Symposium

Hello all. I'm Nicole and I'm filling in for your usual curator, Lisa, to bring you the Oceanside-Camp Pendleton Daily for a little while. Please note that your newsletters may be a bit lighter than usual during this time. Now, let's get this Saturday started off right with a quick guide to the most important things going on around town.

But first, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and pleasant. High: 69 Low: 47.

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

1. On Thursday, Oceanside got a visit from President Joe Biden, who spoke at MiraCosta College alongside Rep. Mike Levin for a get-out-the-vote event. During his speech, the POTUS endorsed Levin and vowed to "free Iran," though reports indicate he declined to expand on further actions his administration would take. In response, the anti-tax lobbying group Reform California held a protest adjacent to Biden's appearance (KELO & KUSI)
2. Last week, the U.S. Marine Corps held its annual Marine Aircraft Group 39 Symposium at Camp Pendleton. The event, hosted by the Women’s Leadership & Education Committee, is meant to encourage young marines and sailors through "mentorship, empowerment, and an all-inclusive environment." Symposium attendees had the opportunity to to discuss common issues and topics women in the Armed Forces face while navigating their respective careers. (Press Release Desk)
3. Nearly three decades after a grisly Valentine's Day murder in Oceanside, a Netflix documentary is telling the convicted killer's side of the story. "Killer Sally" focuses on Sally McNeil, a former Marine and bodybuilder who admitted to shooting and killing husband Ray McNeil with a 12-gauge shotgun in 1995. McNeil was released from prison in 2020 and claims that the murder was self-defense after years of abuse at the hands of her husband. Director Nanette Burstein said she made the documentary to "reexamine the complicated case and bring awareness to domestic violence." "Killer Sally" is currently streaming on Netflix. (CBS News 8)

Today in Oceanside-Camp Pendleton:

• Buena Vista Audubon Society Bird Sanctuary Walk At Whelan Lake (8:00 AM)
• Friends Of Oceanside Chili Cook-Off At Heritage Park (12:00 PM)
• Artist Open House: "Romance" At The Brooks At Brooks Theater Gallery (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Valley Arts Festival is happening at Heritage Park on Nov. 12. Mark your calendar and learn more about the event here. (City of Oceanside - Government via Facebook)
• Want to order a holiday Grab-and-Go meal from MCCS Camp Pendleton? Stop by the Pacific Views Event Center Monday through Saturday or call (760) 725-2231 to place your order for turkey, mashed potatoes, dinner rolls, and other Thanksgiving classics. (MCCS Camp Pendleton via Facebook)
• Eight Oceanside breweries are participating in San Diego Beer Week's Guild Fest this afternoon! Head on over to Surf Sports Park in Del Mar starting at 1:00 p.m. to catch Bagby Beer Company, Craft Coast Brewery & Taco Stand, Oceanside Brewing Company, and more. (Oceanside-Camp Pendleton Patch)

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Events:

• Community Music Day: Instrument Petting Zoo & Chalk Art Fun! (November 5)
• Estate Planning Seminar - Boys and Girls Club Carlsbad Bressi Clubhouse (November 9)
• 17th Annual O'side Turkey Trot Run or Walk (November 24)
• Jazz at the Ballroom Presents "HOLIDAY IN" (December 1)
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Alrighty, you're all caught up for today. See you all Monday morning for another update!

— Nicole Fallon-Peek

About me: Nicole Fallon-Peek is a journalist and copywriter with a degree in Media, Culture and Communication from New York University. She has served as a freelance reporter, managing editor, copy editor, and editorial director for a variety of B2B news outlets. She currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.