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Driver Arrested in Fatal Single-Vehicle Accident

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On Sunday, June 4, 2023, at approximately 1:54 am, the Oceanside Police Department responded to calls of a single-vehicle collision west of State Route 76 and Airport Road. The crash occurred when a 2003 Nissan Maxima traveling eastbound on SR-76 lost control. The vehicle collided with a large tree on the south shoulder of the roadway. Officers and paramedics arrived to find that the car’s rear passenger, a Hispanic male approximately thirty years old, had sustained fatal injuries due to the collision. The driver and front seat passenger sustained non-life-threatening injuries.

The investigation is ongoing, and it is suspected that alcohol and speed were a factor in the collision. The driver, twenty-nine-year-old Guillermo Sanchez Pacheco of Oceanside, was arrested for suspicion of Driving Under the Influence and Gross Vehicular Manslaughter. The deceased’s name is withheld pending the notification of next of kin.

The Oceanside Police Department’s Major Accident Investigation Team is conducting the investigation. Anyone with information regarding this collision is asked to call Traffic Collision Investigator Kevin Lissner at (760) 435-4651.

For media inquiries, please contact Oceanside Police Department Public Information Officer Jennifer Atenza at (760) 277-5237 or email jatenza@oceansideca.org.

RBV Cast and Crew Win for Singin’ in the Rain at 10th Annual San Diego Broadway Awards

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VISTA, Calif. – Rancho Buena Vista High School is extremely pleased and proud to announce that our drama department competed this past weekend and won for their musical “Singin’ in the Rain.” They were one of three finalists for musicals in San Diego County schools in the 10th Annual Broadway San Diego Award. They competed against Canyon Crest Academy for RENT: School Edition, Cathedral Catholic High School Amélie: Teen Edition, and schools from around San Diego County.

Three of Rancho Buena Vista’s students were nominated as part of the Top 20 performers in San Diego, and one of our Stage Managers helped run the production. Students spend a week after school in San Diego preparing for this competition. The Top 20 rehearsed two songs, one from the nominated production, and an ensemble opener and closing performance. In addition, students get the chance to perform at the prestigious Balboa Theatre for the opportunity to compete in New York City.
RBV’s senior Ezra Oshima won the best dancer award.

Mackenzie Scott shared, “I remember competing on that stage when I attended RBV and know that this is a first for us to win best musical in San Diego County.” Mackenzie follows in the footsteps of her father, now retired RBV Drama Teacher, to ensure his legacy continues. This past week our RBV cast and crew joined dozens of other finalists across the county for a week-long experience that includes rehearsals, workshops, lectures, field trips, and one-on-one coaching sessions, designed to prepare the students for The Jimmy Awards -presented on Broadway at a Nederlander Theatre.

As some of our cast and crew prepare for graduation on June 7, 2023, we wanted to recognize their efforts in making history at The Ranch.

Rancho Buena Vista High School is a proud International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme and Title 1 school located in a suburban community approximately 25 miles north of San Diego and is part of the Vista Unified School District. VUSD is a K-12 school district serving nearly 24,000 students. The 2022-23 enrollment in grades 9-12 is 1970. The student population is: 64% Latino, 23% White, 9% Multi-Ethnic, 3% Asian, 2% Black, 1% Filipino, 1% Pacific Islander, <1% American Indian/Alaska Native. Our community is economically diverse; it is best described as lower to middle class. Approximately 63% of students qualify for Free/Reduced Lunch. Principal ٠ José Manuel Villarreal, Ed.D., (Dr. V) Assistant Principals ٠ Elsie Aguirre-Simpson | Thomas Berger | Samuel Eshelman Athletic Director ٠ Tim Fay | ASB Director ٠ Nathan Perez

Public Welcome Hop Highway Brew Off Sunday

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Your Vista Firefighters are excited to announce our 6th Annual Hop highway Fundraiser on Sunday June 4th from 5-9 pm!! Once again we will be partnering with Belching Beaver Pub 980, located at 980 Park Center Drive, in Vista, Ca. This is a fundraising, firefighter home brew competition, with the first-place team taking home the coveted first place fire helmet trophy!
This year your Vista Firefighters will be honoring two recipients at the Hop Highway Brew Off- Chula Vista Fire Captain Dangkhoa “DQ” Nguyen, and City of Goodyear Engineer/Paramedic Gilbert Aguirre.
On March 31, 2023, Chula vista Fire Department Captain Dangkhoa “DQ” Nguyen’s life was forever changed when he was diagnosed with occupational Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML).
Captain Nguyens giving nature and servants heart may have saved his life. His last platelet donation in March led to the early detection of his leukemia. Ngyuen was at the Red Cross Blood Donation Center in Kearny Mesa to donate his platelets- something he had been doing one or two times a month – for over 20 years. The staff at Red Cross detected an anomaly in his blood and recommended he see his doctor. Ngyuen was admitted to the hospital and diagnosed with leukemia two days later. Captain Nguyen’s treatment has involved chemotherapy for the last month, and he will receive outpatient treatment for an additional five months.
Gilbert Aguirre is an Engineer/Paramedic with the City of Goodyear in Arizona. His story goes far beyond the trauma of his diagnosis and fight to survive cancer.
Gilbert has been in the fire service for over 20 years as a member of United Goodyear Firefighters L4005 and is a true public servant. He has been married to his beautiful wife Tiffanie for just as long, and they have three amazing boys.

In May of 2015, Fire Engineer Aguirre was diagnosed with Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML)- a type of cancer that starts in the bone marrow, then invades the blood. Aguirre was just 35 years old at the time.
Unfortunately, in 2015 his CML was not immediately considered a work-related illness. Although his cancer (Leukemia) is on the original presumptive cancer bill for work-related cancer, and although he met every criterion, his claim was denied by his City’s workers compensation company.
Ironically, there have been substantive changes to Arizona’s cancer presumption laws for firefighters- in part because Gilbert has spent years lobbying and testifying to protect his fellow firefighters-yet the courts continue to deny his work-related claim. A 2021 change in state law makes it easier for firefighters to get workers compensation for cancer- they no longer must prove that the cancer was caused by work related toxins. But the bill does not contain a retroactivity clause.
The denials of coverage have forced Gilbert and his family to declare bankruptcy. His prescriptions for chemotherapy- which are keeping him alive- cost 15,000 dollars a month. “The cost of that medication is steep. I’ll try to keep working, I guess, until my body can’t hold up anymore” Aguirre said.
Tickets for the event are available for purchase at vistafirefighters.com. We are always happy to receive donations from our community partners. For donations please email Josh Spann at joshjspann@yahoo.com, or reach out through our social media platforms- Facebook at www.facebook.com/VistaFirefightersLocal4107 , or Instagram @vistafirefighters. For media inquiries, please reach out to Brendan Halle through our social media platforms as well.

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Carlsbad’s City Manager’s Update: June 1, 2023

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Memorial Day may be considered the unofficial start of summer, but for many residents, summer really begins when the kids get out of school. That starts tomorrow for students in south Carlsbad, and continues through mid-month (did you know Carlsbad has schools from four different school districts?). So today I will be sharing some safe graduation tips from our Police Department, along with these updates.

Traffic safety projects to be discussed
Construction for a new internet service option
June celebrations at Carlsbad libraries
National Trails Day at Rancho Carrillo
Spotting the red-winged blackbird on city trails
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Escondido Police Department Updates

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Pictured from left: Captain Cramer, Chief Varso, Officer Smith, Officer Gonzales, Captain Petersen, and Captain Toth

This past week, the Escondido Police Department put two more officers out on the streets. Officers Tristen Smith and Jared Gonzales graduated the 133rd San Diego Regional Public Safety Training Institute at Miramar College. Officer Smith won the “top shot” award of the academy, which is awarded to the officer that performs the best in firearms training. The academy is an intensive Monday-Friday, 8 hours a day, 24 weeks of lectures, physical conditioning, and technical skills training that are trained and then tested. Congratulations to our two new officers, and to their families who supported them through their journey so far. Welcome to the Escondido team. Both officers will begin field training next week.

Community Resources
• Anonymous Tip Line: 760-743-8477 (TIPS)
• Crime Data/Mapping: https://www.crimemapping.com/
• Helicopter Announcement Transcription:
o Call 858-866-4356 or text “Hello” to 858-866-4356
• Megan’s Law Information: https://www.meganslaw.ca.gov/
• Mental Health & Crisis Intervention:
o Access and Crisis Line: 888-724-7240
o It’s Up to Us Campaign: www.Up2sd.org
o Get Connected. Get Help: Dial 211
• National Drug Helpline: https://drughelpline.org/contact/ or call 844-289-0879
• Non-Emergency Line: 760-839-4722

Escondido’s E-Waste Recycling and Shredding Event

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Shredding

The City of Escondido’s Recycling Division is hosting a FREE e-waste recycling and document shredding event this Saturday, June 3. Come anytime between 9 a.m. and noon to drop off your old electronics as well as 2 bankers boxes of documents to be shredded (no appliances).

Location: Parking Lot at Emmanuel Faith Community Church, 639 E. 17th Ave. (specific location is at the corner of 17th and Encino Drive).

Public Works Partnerships
The City of Escondido Public Works Department along with partners, Caltrans and Urban Corps, worked together last week to clean up debris along the I15 and the Escondido
Promenade. These teams coordinate ongoing, weekly efforts to clean bordering areas.
Last week these agencies collectively removed over 50 yards of debris and abandoned items from culverts and roadways to improve appearance, ensure proper drainage and protect habitat. The City of Escondido prides itself in forging new partnerships, while maintaining existing relationships with partner agencies for a comprehensive approach towards keeping our City clean.

Oceanside Measure X Funds EMT Program

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Measure X revenue allowed the development of the Fire Department’s EMT program. Seven ambulances are now staffed 24-hours a day citywide to respond to emergency medical calls. Oceanside EMTs are mentored and provided the flexibility to attend Fire Academy and Paramedic School. A proposal to increase EMT pay and include stipends for education and further training is included in the next fiscal year budget, which is expected to be discussed at the next City Council meeting on Wednesday, June 7, 2023 at 5:00 p.m.

Erickson-Hall Construction Co. and San Marcos Unified School District to Celebrate Agriculture Farm Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

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San Marcos, CA – Erickson-Hall Construction Co. is thrilled to host the ribbon cutting ceremony, marking the successful completion of San Marcos Unified School District’s (SMUSD) new Agriculture Farm (AG Farm)–a project that will provide a dynamic learning environment, enhancing learning opportunities and ultimately empower students to thrive. The ribbon cutting ceremony will take place on June 1st at 4pm, at the site of the new AG Farm, 99 Cassou Road, San Marcos, 92069.

“Witnessing the completion of a project is always gratifying, especially when it expands avenues for student learning,” said Erickson-Hall President, Mat Gates. “We eagerly anticipate the unveiling of the new facility and look forward to seeing how the students of San Marcos Unified will flourish with the enhanced AG Farm.”

The project involved the demolition of the existing AG Farm and the construction of an upgraded and expanded AG Farm. Designed exclusively for animal husbandry, the new AG farm will accommodate a diverse range of animals, including full-grown cows, pigs, chickens, ducks, sheep, goats, turkeys and llamas. The farm also includes support facilities for these animals, such as bathing/grooming areas, exercise areas, grazing area, trailer storage, individual and shared pens. The new 6,938 square-foot barn structure offers ample shade to protect students and animals from both sun and rain.

“We are so proud that the San Marcos Unified School District AG Farm project will increase awareness and understanding of agriculture among the students and educators in our district,” said Dr. Andy Johnsen, Superintendent of San Marcos Unified School District,

“With this farm in place, our mission to engage students and inspire their futures is achieved through hands-on instruction and education about the importance of agriculture in our daily lives.”

HED Architects and Engineers created the design and Erickson-Hall worked closely with the district to construct this important project for students in SMUSD, which took a total of nine months to complete. The farm will host many programs and opportunities that will increase students’ agricultural literacy as well as provide programs, inspiration and training opportunities for educators.

About Erickson-Hall Construction Co.

Celebrating 25 years of excellence in the construction industry, Erickson-Hall is a recognized industry leader completing over $2 billion in successful construction projects, of which $1.5 billion has been for K-12 and higher education developments. The employee-owned company has been serving the Southern California markets of San Diego, Imperial, Orange, South Los Angeles LA, and Riverside Counties since 1998. Services include preconstruction, general contracting, construction management, design-build, design assist-build, lease-leaseback and program management for educational, fire, essential services, civic, parks, recreation, faith-based, office and healthcare facilities. The company has an award-winning portfolio of completed projects and has received numerous awards for safety. For more information, visit www.ericksonhall.com. Find us on LinkedIn and follow us on Instagram and Facebook.

About San Marcos Unified School District

The San Marcos Unified School District (SMUSD) is one of the top five school districts in San Diego County, providing an unparalleled educational experience. SMUSD operates 19 schools and serves over 19,000 students annually. Led by Superintendent

Dr. Andy Johnsen and a five-member Governing Board, together they seek to cultivate an engaging and supportive environment by retaining the region’s top educators, where students are challenged, inspired, and poised to excel. For more information, please visit www.smusd.org.

Celebrate O’side Surfers and Lifeguards at the Pier-side Movie Screening of Big Wave Guardians

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Celebrate O’side Surfers and Lifeguards at the Pier-side Movie Screening of Big Wave Guardians

International Surfing Day

Saturday, June 17 • 7:30-9:30pm

Junior Seau Pier Amphitheater, Oceanside Pier

To celebrate Oceanside’s surf culture and love for our beautiful beaches, USA Surfing and Visit Oceanside, along with the Prevent Drowning Foundation and the City of Oceanside are joining forces to produce an entertaining public film screening to raise awareness about ocean safety and the powerful synergy between surfers and lifeguards in keeping the ocean safe and fun.

Join us at Oceanside’s Junior Seau Pier Amphitheater for a screening of Big Wave Guardians: First Responders of the Sea, a documentary film written by California Surf Museum Oceanside President Jim Kempton that explores the interplay between the roles lifeguards and surfers in rescuing swimmers in distress.

A short film featuring Oceanside’s Caitlin Simmers will precede Big Wave Guardians. Pro surfer 17-year-old Caitlin, a world junior Gold Medalist, is currently ranked #5 on the World Surf League Championship Tour.

The screening will mark the culmination of USA Surfing’s Championship event, held in Oceanside June 13-17, which brings together some of the world’s best surfers from multiple surf disciplines – para surfers, longboard, adult shortboard, SUP surf and SUP distance racers.

The movie will start at approximately 7:30 p.m. Free. Bring a beach chair if you would like to sit on the amphitheater floor.

California Surf Museum | 312 Pier View Way, Oceanside, CA 92054

San Diego County’s Wine Industry Thrives with Record-Breaking Sales, 166 Wineries

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According to a recent report by the San Diego County Vintners Association, the local wine industry experienced significant growth last year, with a record-breaking 11% increase in sales. Gross sales for San Diego County wineries reached $49.1 million, and the number of wineries expanded to 166. Despite the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, the industry found new opportunities through outdoor events and dining, resulting in positive changes and increased employment. While the wine business continues to face obstacles such as wildfire insurance costs and competition from the liquor industry, the overall trend remains promising, with 45% of wineries rebounding to pre-pandemic levels and the industry adding 709.5 jobs to the region. The wine industry in San Diego County ranks among the top 10 agricultural industries, underscoring its significance and potential.

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