SAN MARCOS — San Marcos Middle School science teacher Samantha Stickley was honored by State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond last week as one of California’s finalists for the 2023 Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching.
The city’s finance department is proposing to close the city’s projected $11.3 million budget deficit with one-time funding sources including American Rescue Plan Act dollars and deferred vehicle replacements.
STICKLEY
“Let me offer my sincere congratulations to these educators, who we honor for their leadership and instructional practices and how they are inspiring a new generation with passion and talent for science, technology, engineering and math,” Thurmond said. “They model excellence in how we prepare California students for the challenges and advancements of the future.”
The awards are administered by the National Science Foundation on behalf of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy. The PAEMST is the highest honor bestowed by the U.S. government specifically for K-12 science, math, engineering and computer science teaching.
Stickley has 16 years of teaching experience and currently teaches seventh grade integrated science, as well as developing and leading professional learning for adult learners.
For 2022-23, those who teach grades 7-12 were eligi-
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SAN MARCOS — The Cal State San Marcos softball team advanced to the NCAA Division II World Series for the first time in school history after winning the West Super Regional championship on May 19.
Despite being seeded sixth in the regional tournament, the Cougars came from behind in the second
game to sweep Concordia University Irvine in a bestof-three series to take home their first regional title.
CSUSM (32-19) will vie for the World Series title in Chattanooga, Tennessee, a double-elimination tournament that started May 25 and runs through May 31.
The Cougars, seeded eighth of eight teams, played their first game at
Thursday against top seed University of Texas at Tyler (59-4).
“It's been their goal all year long to make it to Tennessee. To be here is such a great moment for this team,” head coach Stef Ewing said. “It's been an awesome ride so far, and here we are, we’re facing the No. 1 seed and we’re like, ‘Bring it.’”
The path to victory at
the regional tournament began with wins against Sonoma State, Cal State Dominguez Hills and Azusa Pacific University, propelling the team to the best-of-three Super Regional against Concordia.
CSUSM won the first game, 9-0, on May 18, but found themselves trailing 3-1 in the bottom of the
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At the May 17 City Council meeting, Director of Finance Christina Holmes broke down how expenditures are outpacing revenues for the city along with how each one-time funding solution would help stabilize the budget. The meeting was the first of four budget workshops for the council to consider leading up to its final adoption of the 2023-2024 fiscal year budget in late June.
The city has dealt with budget deficits for the last several years. Though revenues have increased, expenditures continue to outpace them.
“For many fiscal years, the general fund long-term financial plan has projected annual deficits, creating a structural budget deficit,” Holmes said.
To address this, staff has maintained a spending cap while looking for more efficient ways of operating, deferring maintenance and exploring revenue options.
Staff proposes using $1.5 million from the Section 115 Trust Fund to cover this year’s increased unfunded pension liability costs; nearly $3 million in general liability fund reserves; $1.15 million in
— Authorities on May 17 released video clips of a deputy’s non-fatal shooting of a seemingly suicidal 77-year-old man who approached sheriff’s personnel and bystanders with a gun in his hand outside a Vista church.
The armed man, whose name has not been released, was slowly walking toward a parking lot in front of Iglesia Ni Cristo Church of Christ in the 1400 block of Calle Jules when Deputy Justin Williams shot him on the afternoon of May 7, according to the San Diego County Sheriff's Department.
The man remained hospitalized this week for treatment of gunshot wounds to his legs. He is expected to survive, and the county District Attorney’s Office does not plan to file criminal charges against him over the encounter, sheriff’s officials said.
Williams’ uniform-worn camera, a video surveillance system and a witness’ cellphone captured images of the shooting and the events that immediately preceded it.
Deputies went to the church just north of East Bobier Drive about 12:30 p.m. in response to a 911 caller’s report that a man was in a building there, holding a handgun to his head.
When deputies arrived, they learned that members of the congregation were inside the complex with the armed man, though he was in a separate structure,
The suspect walked outside into a breezeway with a cane in one hand and a pistol in the other, authorities said.
Despite deputies’ repeated commands to drop the gun, the man kept walking slowly in their direction, holding the weapon loosely at arm’s length — seemingly clutching it by the end of the handgrip, not in a position that would allow him to readily fire it.
“I don’t want to have to shoot you!” Williams is heard shouting. “Please drop the gun! Please!”
In response, the armed man yells back “shoot” several times. A moment later, the deputy fires a single round, prompting the suspect to drop the gun and collapse. onto the pavement.
Sheriff's personnel rendered first aid, including the application of tourniquets, on the man prior to the arrival of paramedics.
Escondido
A ceremony will be held at 9 a.m. on Monday at Oak Hill Memorial Park, 2640 Glenridge Road. This year’s event includes singing of the national anthem, posting of colors, and the Pledge of Allegiance led by Boy Scout and Girl Scout troops, a bugler and more. BBQ follows at 12:30 p.m. at the Veterans Memorial Building/American Legion Post 149 at 230 E. Park Ave. (760) 745-1159.
San Marcos
• VFW Post 3795 offers patriotic music, color guard and public speakers at 10 a.m. on Monday at San Marcos Cemetery. A barbecue lunch will be served afterward at the post, 212 W. Mission Road; hot dogs and burgers with sides, $6 per plate; refills on hot dogs and burgers, $3 each. 1021 Mulberry Drive. (760) 7443795.
• The 18th Memorial Day “Hoist” to honor the fallen is from 6 to 7 p.m. Monday at Churchill’s Pub & Grill. Honored guest speaker is Vanessa Bolognese. 887 W. San Marcos Blvd.
Vista
A Memorial Day Military, Fire and Law Appreciation Day will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Monday at the Wave Waterpark. Admission is free for active or retired military, fire or law enforcement officers. Valid active duty or retired ID must be shown at the ticket booth to receive one free admission for each ID and up to 6 additional tickets may be purchased for $10 each with each valid ID. Dependent IDs valid for discount admission only. 101 Wave Drive, Vista.
As is common protocol in cases of law enforcement shootings, Williams, who has been employed by the Sheriff's Department for about 2½ years, will work a desk job until he is cleared for a return to full field duty, officials said.
Del Mar St. Peter’s Episcopal Church holds its annual Memorial Day service at 11 a.m. on Monday at the church. This year’s speaker will be the Rev. Michael Kilpatrick, Army (retired). The service of hymns and prayer will be followed by a Memorial Roll Call of members of the armed services who died in active duty. 334 14th St.
Encinitas
American Legion San Dieguito Post 416 invites visitors to join in honoring fallen service members with a flag unfolding ceremony, presentation of colors, “Star Spangled Banner” performed by Jim Boydston of the San Diego Opera, Pledge of Allegiance by Cub Scout Pack 731 & 772, “In Flanders Field” read by
Scoutmaster troop 737, and guest speakers ret. USMC Col. Rocky Chavez, U.S. Army veteran Roger Jordheim and Cheryl Fleming, Elks Lodge 2243 Exalted Grand Ruler. The event will also include a roll call of absent comrades and a playing of taps. Social period and refreshemtns inside the Post and patio after the cermeon with music by Pete Demarzo. The event starts at 1 p.m. on May 29 at 210 West F Street in downtown Encinitas.
Oceanside
The Veterans Association of North County hosts a Memorial Day ceremony at 10 a.m. Monday in the VANC Resource Center, 1617 Mission Ave. The guest speaker is Col. Daniel M. Whitley. Lunch will be
served after the program. RSVP required at vanc.me/ memorial-day-ceremony or (760) 722-1277.
• Eternal Hills Memorial Park holds its annual Memorial Day remembrance at 11 a.m. Monday at Eternal Hills, 1999 El Camino Real. The ceremony includes a commemorative bell toll to honor fallen heroes. Free lunch. (760) 754-6600.
• The Mission San Luis Rey Parish will hold Memorial Day Masses at 8 a.m. and at 4050 Mission Ave. All are welcome. sanluisreyparish.org; (760) 757-3250
• Bugles Across America is partnering with Stater Bros. Markets to host a bugler to play a live rendition of taps after a moment of silence at 3 p.m. at some Stater Bros. North County locations include 3770 Mission Ave. in Oceanside and
1048 N. El Camino Real in Encinitas.
Solana Beach
A ceremony and dove release will be held from 11 a.m. to noon in the Veterans Honor Courtyard at the La Colonia Community Center. The Camp Pendleton Young Marines Color Guard will serve. The Santa Fe Christian School Band will perform patriotic songs. “Feathers From Heaven” doves will be released. A memorial wall honoring Solana Beach VFW will be available for viewing. Light refreshments served. 715 Valley Ave. (858) 720-2453.
Fallbrook
A ceremony starts at 11 a.m. on Monday at the Masonic Cemetery, 1177 Santa Margarita Drive. The event is followed by lunch at noon at Fallbrook Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1924 at 1175 Old Stage Road.
Ramona VFW Post 3783 hosts a ceremony at 10 a.m. on Monday at Nuevo Memory Gardens. 532 Ash St. (760) 789-7888.
Rancho Bernardo
• A ceremony at the Rancho Bernardo Veterans Memorial starts at 10:45 a.m. on Monday at Webb Park. Bring lawn chairs or blankets. 11666 Avena Place. rbvma.org
• The Rancho Bernardo Historical Society hosts its 16th Pancake Festival honoring the military from 8 to 11 a.m. on Monday at Webb Park with live music, a circus demonstration team and face-painting. The cost is $10; free for veterans, active military and children under 3. rbhistory.org.
High School will have a new principal beginning next year.
The Escondido Union High School District board named Jose Espinoza as the incoming principal for Valley at the May 16 meeting.
Espinoza will finish his role as principal at Henry J. Kaiser High School in the Fontana Unified School District before officially starting his new role in Escondido on July 1. He previously held director roles in the San Bernardino County Office of Education overseeing assessment, English language learners and school improvement.
“My immediate goal is to meet the Valley High School staff, students and parents, learn more about the amazing programs available to students and what I can do to support them,” Espinoza said.
Valley is the district’s continuation school, which aims to help students who are at risk of not graduating on time in a conventional high school setting.
“I have always had a special interest in working with students in need,” Espinoza said. “I think this interest stems from having been a continuation high school student myself. Valley High School is a school that does exceptional work supporting and educating the most vulnerable students, and I wanted to be a part of that effort.”
Espinoza holds a master’s degree in education from California State University, San Bernardino and a bachelor’s degree in philosophy and comparative literature from the University of California, Irvine.
The school board and superintendent are confident in choosing Espinoza to lead Valley given his experience and drive to ensure student success.
“Jose’s extensive experience with deconstructing standards, assessment development, curriculum development, program mon-
itoring and leading equity efforts will make him an exceptional leader,” said outgoing Superintendent Anne Staffieri. “We are thrilled to welcome him as the new principal of Valley High School.”
Superintendent search Staffieri, who has served as EUHSD superintendent since 2019, has accepted the same position with the nearby San Dieguito Union High School District.
The EUHSD board is asking for community input in the selection of a new superintendent.
An anonymous survey is available through May 29 at surveymonkey.com/r/ TL9G6L5.
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You’ve likely seen the rows and rows of colorful gift cards at the supermarket. There’s practically one for every retailer and the ability to purchase a gift card while grocery shopping is the epitome of convenience.
But as with anything, there is a dark side to having gift cards hanging within easy reach of fingertips, and scammers have found a way to exploit the convenience through card skimming or card swapping.
Before you buy that graduation or wedding gift card, keep reading.
Card skimming
For this scam, the fraudster has already copied the unique gift card bar code number and PIN from the gift card.
When an unsuspecting consumer buys and activates that gift card, the fraudster, who already has the barcode number and PIN, uses those funds before the legitimate consumer makes a purchase or the fraudster siphons the funds
from the card.
Tip: Make sure the PIN number on the card you purchase has not yet been scratched off.
Card swapping
Card swapping involves a scammer stealing a stack of physical cards from the retail store outlet and then replacing original barcode with a counterfeit barcode sticker.
The scammer will then return the cards to the store and re-hang them on the rack.
When a consumer purchases and loads one of the cards with cash, the money goes directly into the fraudster’s bank account rather than the gift card.
When the consumer tries to use the gift card the balance is $0.
The consumer will have no idea the funds they loaded were stolen until they attempt to use the card.
The business will show the funds were loaded on the card but be unaware it was actually loaded to a counterfeit account.
Tip: When buying a gift card, opt for the ones that are kept under lock and key by the retailer.
• A lways check that the barcode is original and does not appear to be tampered with.
• There should not be a sticker on top of the original barcode.
The DA’s Consumer Protection Unit is composed of deputy district attorneys, investigators and paralegals dedicated to protecting consumers and law-abiding businesses from fraudulent or unfair business practices. To report a consumer complaint, you can call (619) 5313507 or email consumer@ sdcda.org.
As your District Attorney, I’m committed to increasing communication and accessibility between the DA’s Office and the public in order to keep you safe.
I hope these consumer and public safety tips have been helpful.
Summer Stephan is the District Attorney for San Diego County.
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risk of cancer.
With National Sunscreen Day (May 27) just around the corner, let’s shout from the rooftops about wearing sunscreen for skin cancer prevention.
Protecting our skin is more important than ever, as ozone depletion has significantly increased skin cancer cases.
One way to lace up our gloves and fight back against skin cancer is through healthy vegan foods. Animal agriculture produces a greenhouse gas called nitrous oxide.
This gas harms the ozone layer, which protects us from harmful ultraviolet radiation. And studies have shown that consuming plants can help to reduce the
As someone with an increased risk of skin cancer, I understand the importance of prevention.
When my best friend was diagnosed with melanoma in her early 20s, I got my huge, irregular birthmark removed as a precaution. I now have a 4-inch silver scar on my leg.
Sometimes the puzzled looks and questions about my humongous scar bother me, but then I’m reminded how fragile life is: A kind woman I know recently passed away from melanoma, leaving behind five children.
It’s terrifying, but the best I can do is be proactive by eating healthy vegan foods and slathering on sunscreen. I love so many of the de-
It was clear from the moment that California’s Reparations Task Force began pushing the idea of large cash payments to descendants of African-American slaves that there is insufficient political will to use money for making right what some call “America’s original sin.”
Without doubt, much of what has built this nation was accomplished on the backs of those slaves. They established crops on plantations and farms from Rhode Island to Texas. They built the White House and the national Capitol. They paved roads and built bridges.
Once legally freed, they were still kept in bondage by sharecropping and ultra-low industrial wages. They were denied home loans in a practice called “redlining,” they had segregationist Jim Crow rules imposed on them in many places.
But California was never the center of Black slavery and discrimination. De facto slaves here were usually Native American Indians or Chinese laborers compelled to build railroads and rice farms, drain swamps and dig sewers. Plus populating brothels without hope for escape and becoming domestic servants.
But the state’s Reparations Task Force has made no mention of these other actual and quasi-slaves. Composed entirely of African-Americans, the group discussed no one else.
It eventually became obvious that even the politicians on that commission had no stomach for trying to push through the Legislature the kind of cash reparations some colleagues on the task force and others are demanding.
Those demands most likely will form a significant part of the group’s final report to Gov. Gavin Newsom and the Legislature, expected in late June.
So if one person whose forebears suffered legally sanctioned injustice is entitled to reparations, so are any other persons whose ancestors also faced government-imposed injustice.
How is it justified under the 14th Amendment — ironically written and passed to protect Blacks released from slavery — to deny Indians reparations after their ancestral villages were systematically burned by the U.S. Army in the latter part of the 19th century?
How could descendants of Chinese forced laborers also be denied reparations?
And yet, the Reparations Task Force in its preliminary findings released in May mentioned only Blacks. Even those who have lived in California as briefly as two years could be eligible for six-figure checks if the Legislature adopts the tentative task force plan.
Yes, some ideas in that report might be practical and legal, even in this newly arrived era of big budget deficits, but only if they are applied to all groups that faced government-sanctioned or -approved discrimination.
This could apply to Jews prevented from buying many properties before the late 1950s through then-legal clauses in land deeds prohibiting sales to that ethno-religious group. It would need also to apply to Japanese who lost property while interned in special camps during World War II.
licious-smelling sunscreen available on the market. To choose a sunscreen that is kind to animals, look for vegan and cruelty-free products.
Vegan sunscreens should not contain animal-derived ingredients, such as beeswax or lanolin. And cruelty-free sunscreens are not tested on animals. Check for PETA’s leaping bunny, or search on crueltyfree.peta.org to be sure.
On National Sunscreen Day, let’s remember to protect ourselves from skin cancer, reduce our environmental impact with healthy vegan foods, and choose products that align with our values.
Small steps can make a big difference!
Rebecca Libauskas The PETA FoundationBut Newsom, coping with a $31.5 billion budget deficit, quickly made plain there will be no cash anytime soon for reparations to Blacks — and only Blacks — for the poor health care, housing discrimination and other hardships imposed upon most of them for much of California’s 173 years of statehood.
Besides the lack of political will for this, it’s fast becoming clear that reparations favoring just one — and only one — group solely on the basis of its ancestry won’t get far in the courts.
That’s because government favoritism of one group over others is not permitted under the 14th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which guarantees all who live in America “equal protection of the laws.”
This means reparations, which might have run up to almost $1 trillion for the roughly 9% of Californians who are African-American, might cost even more than that if other groups are treated equally, as the 14th Amendment appears to demand.
Japanese and Chinese and Jews may not be able to prove they were systematically and deliberately denied equal health care, as the task force says Blacks were, but all faced — some say they still face — discrimination in housing, employment and college admissions, areas where the task force seeks compensation for Blacks.
Which means something different must be worked out or else no wrongs at all will be righted.
Email Thomas Elias at tdelias@aol.com.
deferred replacement of vehicles (with the exception of Escondido Police Department vehicles); $3.6 million in vehicle fleet fund reserves; and $600,000 in savings from vacant employee positions, which aren’t usually accounted for in the budget.
City Manager Sean McGlynn told council that the June 7 meeting would discuss what would happen if the city didn’t have those one-time uses available to balance the budget.
Last year, staff recommended putting a ¾-cent sales tax measure on the November 2022 ballot. The measure failed by 447 votes.
Escondido resident Mark Skovorodko favors bringing back the sales tax measure for another try.
“As a resident of Escondido and someone who speaks to a lot of people my age that are raising families here, we really want this,” Skovorodko said. “We have things we need to spend money on and we’re not able to spend money on those things.”
Skovorodko believes the previous measure failed due to the City Council’s request to change the sales tax measure language against staff’s recommendation.
The sales tax targeted priorities listed by residents, which included enhancing public safety, maintaining city infrastructure and addressing homelessness.
Staff had said that the sales tax would go toward funding those needs and leave other funds available to pay for the city’s pension obligations; therefore, including language about the
REGION
— Supervisor Nathan Fletcher has officially stepped down from the San Diego County Board of Supervisors.
In his first public statement in weeks, Fletcher announced his resignation on May 15 from his District 4 seat on the board and addressed the allegations by former San Diego Metropolitan Transit System employee Grecia Figeroua.
“I own, unequivocally, the responsibility for making the mistake of engaging in consensual interactions with someone outside of my marriage,” he said in a statement to constituents Monday. “And while I strenuously deny the allegations you have no doubt heard levied against me, I apologize for letting down so many people important to me — my family, staff, constituents, supporters, and friends.
“I failed to live up to the standards I expect of myself, and those which are rightly demanded of our elected officials,” Fletcher said.
In a lawsuit, Figueroa, 34, claims Fletcher, then chairman of the MTS board of directors, sexually assaulted her twice last year.
In his statement, Fletcher, who was the former MTS chairman, denied her allegations and is “confident” the “truth will present a very different reality” once all communications are made public.
The lawsuit filed in San Diego Superior Court alleges sexual assault and bat-
pension obligations in the ballot measure wasn’t necessary.
Still, a council majority requested to add that language in the spirit of transparency.
tery and sexual harassment by Fletcher. It also names the MTS as a defendant and alleges sexual harassment, failure to prevent sexual harassment and retaliation, and whistleblower retaliation. Fletcher denied Figueroa’s charges, claiming the affair was consensual.
On March 29, the same day Fletcher announced his
resignation from the board, a second woman, Amanda Mansoorbakht, a former UC San Diego student, came forward with allegations of sexual harassment against Fletcher during a 2015 trip to Minnesota for his nonprofit, The Three Wise Men Foundation.
Days after news of the scandal broke, Fletcher entered into an out-of-state treatment facility for alcohol abuse and post-traumatic stress disorder.
“I am humbled that my wife and family continue to stand by me during these difficult times,” Fletch-
er wrote. “My family and friends deserve my full attention as I work to earn back their trust and confidence.”
Figeuroa’s attorney Zach Schumacher responded to Fletcher’s statement to NBC 7, saying he was disappointed in the former supervisor’s remarks.
“It is disappointing that Mr. Fletcher continues to victim-blame, even amidst his forced resignation,” Schumacher said. “We look forward to conducting our own investigation, and we
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There are 152 breweries in San Diego County, and most do little to stand out from the crowd.
Concrete floors, industrial park locations, picture windows showing tanks. Sound familiar?
Some have dogs or ducks in the bathroom, others give tours. Most have a food truck nearby to stifle your hunger pangs.
Then my daughter invited me to BattleMage, the Vista brewery where the Dungeons & Dragons crowd hangs out.
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CALL FOR ARTISTS
Artists with existing public art sculptures are invited to submit a proposal application to loan their artwork for display in one of five locations around Encinitas. Proposal applications must be received by Aug. 11 at 4 p.m.
COLLEGE MUSICAL
Emerson College student Will Shapiro of San Marcos played in the “Jelly’s Last Jam” musical production, featuring an all-Black cast, in Boston in March.
WATER VISION
More than 150 people recently gathered at Moonlight Beach in Encinitas for a recent fundraiser that raised more than $20,000 to provide a lasting, clean source of water for 400 people.
DEAL MAKER San Marcos resident Angela Jackson will be on CBS’s “Let’s Make A Deal” television show on May 29.
HOMETOWN HERO
U.S. Navy Petty Officer Anthony Herrera, an Oceanside native and sailor
stationed aboard the USS Oregon, was one of 2,400 sailors who received the VIP “Rock Star” status at the annual Fleet Week New York event.
PARK HOST
The city of Encinitas Parks and Recreation Department is seeking an individual or couple to serve as a park host or hosts at Encinitas Community Park on a full-time basis. The position is unpaid, however the park host will be provided free utility hookup and service. Applications will be accepted until May 30 on the city’s PlanetBids website.
COUNTY FAIR HIRING
The San Diego County Fair is now hiring hundreds of seasonal workers. Employment opportunities are available for customer service positions in guest services, ticket sales, exhibits, agriculture and parking and traffic. Administrative jobs are also open in facilities, finance and production. The fair runs June 7 to July 4.
FOR THE LOVE OF ANIMALS
The San Diego Humane Society is set to receive a $95,000 grant from national nonprofit Petco Love in support of their lifesaving work for animals in San Diego County.
GOLDEN STUDENT
Keona Lee of Oceanside
is one of 98 scholars inducted into Boston-based Emer-
son College’s Gold Key Honor Society.
GRADUATE
Gregory Lee Murphy Jr. of Carlsbad received a Bachelor of Science degree in engineering from Harvey Mudd College.
RISING STARS
The Vista Chamber of Commerce awarded 17 students over $24,000 in college scholarships at the Rising Star of the Year event. Recipients included Khalif Kamil and Samantha Schwalbe of Mission Vista High School; Hieu Kelly and Brittany Martinez Martinez of North County Trade Tech High School; Javiyah Moliga of Vista Visions Academy; Ezra Oshima of Rancho Buena Vista High School; Josephine Ortega and Melissa Soria of Major Gen. Raymond Murray High School: Simarpreet Kaur, Jacqueline Jacobo, Harmanpreet Singh, Tevon Sesay and Mya Beecher of Guajome Park Academy; and Michelle Aguilar, Kimberly Delgado, Liam Jones and Evan Fogel of Vista High School.
HUMANITY AWARDS
The San Diego Children’s Discovery Museum in Escondido and the San Diego Entertainment and Arts Guild in Rainbow are two of 21 new public humanities grantees that will receive $100,220 in funding through the Humanities for All Quick Grant program
run by California Humanities, a nonprofit partner of the National Endowment for the Humanities.
KING OF THE JUNGLE
The San Diego Zoo Safari Park has welcomed a new lion to the pride: Bo, a 7-year-old male African lion.
TOP SCHOLARS
Southern New Hampshire University named Reuel Wilson and Hengameh Bahadori of Oceeanside, Randy Williamson of Carlsbad, Westin Erdman of Escondido and Richard Betz of Camp Pendleton to the winter 2023 dean’s list.
MORE SCHOLARS
In addition to the dean’s list, Southern New Hampshire University also named several locals to the winter 2023 president’s list: Daniel Peck, Ryan Van Gorden, Huong Lassiter, Everson Kaaihue, Zachary Cleaves, Daniela Viccon Garcia, Zachary Stanfield, Freesia Farris, Jacqueline Rich, Sarah Harrison, Carter High and Kyle Philbrook, all of Oceanside; Georgena Luiso and Skyla Nelson of Carlsbad; Mechelle Head and Yvonne Shell of Vista; and Meredith Creteau of Encinitas.
HONOR SOCIETY
Andrea Volz of Encinitas was initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi at the University of Southern California.
By Staff REGION — Rapid Response Housing Solutions, a volunteer-led nonprofit in Carlsbad, recently an-
nounced that it will close as a registered nonprofit and transfer assets to Operation HOPE - North County in Vista to start the organization’s new legacy fund.
Rapid Response Housing Solutions was founded in 1990 by a group of dedicated volunteers who led a coalition to build the first homeless shelter in North County San Diego, the La Posada de Guadalupe Men’s Shelter, managed by Catholic Charities, in Carlsbad.
Most recently, the organization developed a rapid response cash assistance program focused on getting people back to work and preventing homelessness in the community.
“Leaders in all organiza-
tions face tough decisions, it is part of the job description,” said Rapid Response Board President Lela Panagides.
“So, recently, when the board made the difficult decision to dissolve, we intentionally grounded the resolution on our values of personal integrity, service orientation and organizational mission. We feel fortunate to partner with Operation HOPE - North County, which offers an exciting opportunity to preserve our legacy of 33 years of service and expand our homelessness prevention programs to many more families in North County San Diego.”
Operation HOPENorth County is an emergency bridge-to-housing
For those unfamiliar with it, D&D is a fantasy, tabletop role-playing game based on medieval times and tales. It has heroes, wizards, thieves, goblins, castles and (naturally) dragons.
And though I don’t play, my fondness for “The Lord of the Rings” and “Harry Potter” provides me enough credibility to pass muster.
With swords, battle maces, shields and every other imaginable tool, weapon and fantastical creature on full display, this tiny brewery tucked into Vista’s remotest corner is run by some of the most personable, friendly and knowledgeable brew masters it’s been my pleasure to meet.
These folks strive to be different and welcome others who are different. It’s become one of the few breweries I go out of my way to return to.
Consider that. With dozens of choices, I repeatedly opt for BattleMage. True, they just won the Gold in the World Beer Cup® for their Summon
rob weinbergIfrit Amber, meaning they have the best amber beer in the world.
But I’m more of a hefeweizen guy. So their Chocobo Hef beer aside, for me it’s the atmosphere, people and feelings of camaraderie and acceptance that keep me coming back.
When not chatting with the beertenders or nerdy patrons, I take my battleax taster flight board, study the wall full of Magic: The Gathering cards and revel in a world of make-believe inhabited by some of the most real people you’ll ever encounter.
Regardless of your industry, you’ve got competition and need to set yourself apart. As you’re looking for ways to grow your own business, remember this combination of personalized customer service, high-quality products and a business personality that appeals to the right customer profile.
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With that said, I wish you a week of profitable marketing.
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County’s unemployment
rate decreased to 3.3% in April, following two consecutive months at 3.7%, according to figures released May 19 by the state Employment Development Department.
Private education and health services increased jobs by 2,700, government by 1,800 and construction by 1,600.
Professional and business services reported the largest month-over industry sector job decline with a loss of 1,700.
shelter program serving families with children and single women who are experiencing homelessness.
Operation HOPE’s mission aligns with Rapid Response as both organizations seek to alleviate suffering and provide shelter and housing stability.
The two organizations have partnered for several years. When Rapid Response decided to dissolve, Operation HOPE provided a unique opportunity to preserve its legacy through a mission-aligned partnership.
A celebration and presentation of a $45,000 check will be held at Operation HOPE – North County headquarters, 859 E. Vista Way in Vista, on June 1, 6 to 8 p.m.
April’s unemployment rate was more than April 2022’s rate of 3.2%.
Last month’s rates compare with an unadjusted unemployment rate of 4.3% for California and 3.1% for the nation during the same period.
According to the EDD, between March 2023 and April 2023, nonfarm employment increased by 9,000, from 1,564,000 to 1,573,100. In addition, agricultural employment added 300 jobs.
Leisure and hospitality posted the most month-over-month gains for the 10th time in past 12 months, with 2,900 jobs added. The majority of those — 1,800 — were in accommodation and food services.
Between April 2022 and April 2023, nonfarm employment increased by 43,400 — a gain of 2.8%.
Agricultural employment declined by 200.
Leisure and hospitality also represented the largest gain in jobs yearover-year, with 16,300 added — 10,500 in accommodation and food services.
Private education and health services followed with 11,800 jobs, government with 5,500, other services with 4,300, construction with 2,500, and trade, transportation and utilities with 1,800.
Employment remained unchanged in mining and logging while manufacturing and information each lost 100 jobs.
REGION — Intensive analysis of genetic evidence has enabled investigators to identify a woman's remains found in Warner Springs
37 years ago as those of a presumed homicide victim who had gone missing in the mid-1980s, authorities reported May 23.
Through DNA testing and investigative genetic genealogy, detectives with the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department determined that the body discovered near a campsite on Los Coyotes Indian Reservation on Feb. 16, 1986, was that of Claudette Powers, who had disappeared in September 1984 at age 22.
The remains of another murder victim were found in the same general area around the same time, according to the regional law enforcement agency.
The slain man remains unidentified, and investigators believe that the two cases may be connected.
Authorities have withheld the cause or causes of the victims’ deaths.
Powers, a Michigan native, moved to San Diego County in 1983 or 1984, according to sheriff’s officials. She is believed to have lived in San Diego or Escondido, possibly residing on Fig Street in the latter city and working at a neighborhood restaurant just prior to her suspicious death.
Over the ensuing decades, detectives kept working the case, regularly reviewing missing-person reports and seeking the public’s help in identifying the two victims.
In February of last year, with the leads in the case remaining elusive, the sheriff’s Cold Case Team turned to investigative genetic genealogy, in which crime-scene DNA profiles are uploaded to consumer genealogy websites in hopes of locating family members of victims or perpetrators.
In addition to comparing genetic markers obtained from a sample of Powers’ hair to online DNA profiles, investigators conducted research via census records, obituaries and other publicly accessible information, eventually tracking down a person believed to be a relative of the victim’s.
The process eventually led investigators to Powers’ daughters, sister and mother. A DNA sample confirmed the family match, allowing for the positive identification of Powers’ remains.
Having been able at last to lay Powers to rest and get confirmation about the nature of her death, the victim’s family hopes that someone with knowledge of what led to the murder will break their silence and help fill in some of the missing parts of the story — includ-
ing who may have killed her.
“It’s been really hard on our family,” said Powers’ youngest sister, Laura Freese. “Somebody knows what happened. A neighbor — anybody that knew her knows what happened. If you ... knew my sister and (know) what happened to her, please come forward. Please, we need closure.”
Anyone with information about the case is asked to contact San Diego County Crime Stoppers at 888-580-8477 or sdcrimestoppers.org. Tipsters may remain anonymous and could be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000.
A 23-year-old man was convicted May 22 of second-degree murder for shooting a Vista man inside the victim’s townhome.
Jheran Beverson faces up to 40 years to life in state prison for the Aug. 7, 2021, shooting death of 52-yearold Shannon Betz, who was found in his bedroom with a gunshot to the head.
Prosecutors allege Beverson and Betz first interacted with each other on a dating app, then arranged to meet at Betz’s home on Aug. 7.
Betz’s roommate, who was on vacation at the time, arrived at the home on the night of Aug. 8 and found Betz’s body. The victim’s wallet had also been taken, prosecutors said.
According to the prosecution’s trial brief, photos of Beverson were found on Betz’s phone through the dating app. Beverson was arrested at his Oceanside home one week after Betz’s death.
Prosecutors allege location data from Beverson’s cell phone indicated he was in the area of Betz’s home around the time investigators believe the killing occurred.
About half an hour after he typed Betz’s home address into a map application on his phone, a car matching Beverson’s was seen on surveillance footage speeding away from the area near Betz’s home, according to the trial brief.
The daughters of a n Escondido man who died in a San Diego County jail last year have filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the county, which alleges their father was suffering from medical issues and arrested under the mistaken belief that he was under the influence of drugs.
The daughters of Gilbert Gil, 67, allege their father suffered from early on-set dementia and diabetes, which caused him to display erratic behavior in the days leading up to his death. Rather than provide him with necessary medical treatment, Gil was left alone in a holding cell for 14 hours
OCEANSIDE — As far as contact sports go, there’s nothing quite like roller derby.
At Oceanside’s Martin Luther King Jr. Park, the sound of the whistle marking the start of a two-minute jam sets off a mad flurry of movement, a tangle of interlocked elbows and wheelclad feet moving down the skate track.
Out of the jostling chaos, the North County Derby Alliance jammer Amberlee Johnson, aka Ambo, breaks free through the wall of Santa Barbara-based Brawlin’ Betties blockers and sails around the track, earning cheers from her blue-clad team as she completes her lap and rejoins the pack.
The May 20 bout, or derby game, was the second of the season for North County Derby Alliance, or NCDA, an Oceanside-based team that draws players from throughout North County San Diego and even southern Orange County.
For its members, some who have competed for over a decade, the team and the sport have given them a newfound confidence and a strong sense of family.
“Derby saved my soul. It’s changed my life — it’s literally been the highlight of my life,” said Candace Kanefsky/Candy Azzkicker, one of NCDA’s founding members and a full-time player and coach. “It made me believe I was capable of more than I thought I was.”
NCDA formed in 2015 after a group of about 15 women split off from another Oceanside team in hopes of forming a league that would be more structured and fulfilling. According to Kanefsky, it started with the mission that everyone would have a voice, and it grew from there.
The team now has 28
active members, ranging in age from the 20s to 50s, who came to the sport for different reasons. Many came for their love of derby and stayed because of the sense of community.
Marcella Maynard, aka Sharky, started playing derby in 2014 while navigating difficulties in her personal life. After seeing a group of skaters practicing at a park one day, she decided to get involved and quickly found catharsis in the high-intensity, high-adrenaline sport.
“I was going through a terrible divorce, and it was a way to have an outlet for the stress. You have the teammates to get you through the hard days, and that’s what it did,” said Maynard, another NCDA founding member. “You’re a family and you trust each other. That’s what’s kept me around — I wouldn't have that support system in my life without derby.”
Anyone who watches a bout will see that derby is not for the faint of heart. During a bout, each team
done with it, you’re just on a different kind of high. You feel empowered, you feel strong, you feel like nothing can conquer you,” said Maynard.
Players fight aggressively on the track, but when someone takes an especially hard fall, everything stops to ensure that person is alright before continuing. Following a bout, NCDA and the opposing team will enjoy a meal together to bond and have fun.
NCDA members make plenty of time for their own team bonding as well and have enjoyed traveling throughout California and to Nevada and Arizona for bouts.
has a jammer and four blockers on the track, and points are scored when the jammer passes blockers on the opposing team. Bouts are split into two 30-minute halves containing multiple two-minute jams.
Blockers use their entire body to prevent the opposing jammer from getting past while also trying to help their own jammer, who has to be quick on their feet and creative to successfully weave their way through the mayhem.
“It’s a high-impact, intense game, and when you're
Cheryl Ducar — derby alias Pepper — proudly holds the title of the team’s oldest player at 55. She said one of the best parts of NCDA and derby in general is the range of people of different ages and walks of life. The team is always focused on helping each other succeed, including new players and those just learning to skate.
“I’ve skated with a lot of teams, and some of them have a lot of drama, some of them have very strict rules, and some of them are just critical. And with NCDA, it’s been all supportive, and that's why I've been with them for so long. They don't criticize, but they try to guide you,” she said.
REGION — San Diego
will become the home of Major League Soccer's newest team, majority-owned by British-Egyptian billionaire Mohamed Mansour, it was announced May 18.
The expansion club — the league’s 30th team — will begin play in MLS in 2025 at 35,000-seat Snapdragon Stadium. The Sycuan Band of the Kumeyaay Nation are also in the ownership team, as is six-time Major League Baseball AllStar and current member of the San Diego Padres, Manny Machado.
“We are thrilled to welcome San Diego to Major League Soccer as our 30th team,” said MLS Commissioner Don Garber. “For many years, we have believed San Diego would be a terrific MLS market due to its youthful energy, great diversity and the fact that soccer is an essential part of everyday life for so many people.”
The team’s name and crest will be announced in the buildup to beginning play in 2025. Soccer fans can reserve their place on the list for season tickets to San Diego’s inaugural MLS season by paying $18 at SanDiegoFC.com.
Mansour is the founder and chairman of the London-based investment management firm Man Capital, which owns Right to Dream — a global soccer community of academies, clubs and partners focused on identifying and nurturing talent.
The Sycuan Tribe becomes the first Native American tribe to have an ownership stake in professional soccer in the United States. One of 12 Kumeyaay tribes in San Diego County, Sycuan has been a longterm partner with major institutions in the community, including the San Diego Padres, San Diego Symphony, Rady Children’s Hospital and local nonprofits.
“What a proud moment this is for the city
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sixth inning in the second game the next day.
The Cougars tied the game — scoring on an error and wild pitch — followed by a home run from Madison Waymire to give them a 4-3 lead. Savannah Coyle pitched a 1-2-3 inning in the top of the seventh to seal their ticket to Chattanooga.
“The team never pan-
PADRES ALL-STAR third baseman Manny Machado, top, shown at last week’s announcement, is part of the ownership team of Major League Soccer’s newest franchise in San Diego. The as-yet-unnamed team will begin play in 2025, with home games at Snapdragon Stadium, above.
and the Sycuan Tribe to bring MLS to San Diego,” said Sycuan Tribal Chairman Cody Martinez. “Sycuan has deep roots to the San Diego community and found an incredible partner in Mohamed Mansour and the soccer expertise that he brings with Right to Dream.”
Machado joined the Padres as part of a then-record breaking contract in 2019. Throughout his career, he and his wife Yainee have placed an emphasis on en-
icked, and we just kept chipping away,” Ewing said.
While much of the team is made up of freshmen and sophomores, three players continued the celebration at CSUSM graduation ceremonies on May 19 and 20, with the regional championship trophy brought on stage.
The Cougars play next at noon on Friday ET if they win Thursday’s game and at 11 a.m. ET on Saturday if they lose.
and excited to support the growth of soccer in San Diego.”
The San Diego Wave, which began play in the National Women’s Soccer League in 2022, already plays in Snapdragon Stadium and set a league single-game attendance record of 32,000 against Angel City FC last September.
Major international soccer events coming to the venue this year include Mexico vs. Cameroon on June 10 and the semifinal match in the 2023 Concacaf Gold Cup on July 12. Welsh club Wrexham AFC and British soccer giant Manchester United will play a friendly at Snapdragon on July 25.
Other founding partners include Brad Termini, co-founder of Zephyr Partners; Tom Vernon, founderof Right to Dream; and Dan Dickinson, board member, Right to Dream. Tom Penn, previously president and co-owner of MLS’s Los Angeles Football Club, will serve as the club’s CEO.
Meanwhile, in response to rumors of the MLS expansion last week, the ownership of one of San Diego’s existing professional soccer clubs — San Diego Loyal SC of the USL Championship — put out a defiant statement last week saying the team isn’t “going anywhere.”
— The Townsite neighborhood near downtown Oceanside will soon welcome two new courts designed for padel, an increasingly popular game similar to tennis.
The city's Planning Commission on May 8 unanimously approved the construction and operation of two padel courts at 222 South Coast Hwy. Now vacant, the 9,500-square-foot site was previously a used car lot.
site restroom.
Hours of operation will be between 7 a.m. to 10 p.m., seven days per week. Players will be able to access rental padel equipment via lockboxes when staff members are not present.
The courts will also feature lighting that turns off when not the court is not in use.
gaging with and helping underserved kids in their community, a statement from the league reads.
“I continue to plant roots in this amazing community that means so much to me and build upon my connection with the incredible fans,” he said.
“I'm further encouraged by the club’s commitment and experience that it brings, through Right to Dream, in developing young athletes personally, academically and athletically,
“Our unwavering commitment is to the vision of growing soccer in this city, and we want to make that abundantly clear,” said Andrew Vassiliadis, chairman and owner of SD Loyal. “Landon Donovan, the entire San Diego Loyal team and I are dedicated to this mission, and we will continue to work tirelessly to achieve it. Our passion for soccer and for our community will never falter.”
Donovan, a member of the National Soccer Hall of Fame, coached SD Loyal for its first three seasons, 202022, then became its executive vice president of soccer operations in December 2022.
Padel is played on small enclosed courts (like a squash court) using carbon fiber or fiberglass rackets. The games are played in doubles — four players per court — and the games typically consist of three sets. Players serve the ball underhand and may use the walls surrounding the court to keep the ball in play.
The balls are similar to a tennis ball but slightly smaller in size.
The two padel courts in Oceanside will be about 33 feet wide and 66 feet deep, surrounded by 10-foot plexiglass walls with an additional 6 feet of netting on top. The dilapidated trailer currently on site will be repurposed into an office. The courts will also have an on-
While the game is popular in Latin American and European countries, its presence in the United States is still new but growing in popularity.
“We are one of the fastest growing sports in the world,” said Amir Palmen, CEO of Padel California, the company that will operate the new courts in Oceanside.
The Barnes Tennis Center in Ocean Beach is currently the only location in San Diego County with padel courts.
“It’ll be the first of its kind in North County,” said Dane Thompson, the city planner in charge of overseeing the proposed padel project.
According to the padel court owners, the sport is easy to play but difficult to master.
“It’s a lot of fun,” said James Bragg, CFO of Padel California.
By City News Service REGION — After six years as the San Diego County Credit Union Holiday Bowl, San Diego’s college bowl game is looking for a new title sponsor, it was announced May 22.
The credit union opted out of the bowl sponsorship for the December college football game. Before sponsoring the Holiday Bowl in
2017, SDCCU was the title sponsor of the Poinsettia Bowl from 2005 through 2016 and has supported the non-profit bowl association each year since 1994.
The inaugural Holiday Bowl was held in 1978 and often features high-scoring, down-to-the-wire finishes and big crowds.
The 2022 game featured a final minute, come-
from-behind 28-27 Oregon Ducks victory over the North Carolina Tar Heels, in front of a near sellout crowd at Petco Park and 3,969,000 Fox television viewers.
According to Sports San Diego, of the 43 bowl games last year, the Holiday Bowl was the 10th most watched game. Of the 37 non-College Football Play-
off bowl games, it was the fourth most watched.
Sports San Diego, the group that produces the Holiday Bowl, also owns and operates the Rady Children’s Invitational, a fourteam event that tips off this Thanksgiving at UC San Diego’s Lion Tree Arena. The inaugural tournament field features Iowa, Oklahoma, Seton Hall and USC.
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TORS: In Round 1 of the North County Brewery Patio-Off Bracket (NCBPOB), it’s a battle to the death…
Okay, that’s a little bit of an exaggeration. Tucked into that weird corner of the map that says Vista but still feels like Carlsbad, you’ll find neighbors Helia Brewing Co. and Dogleg Brewing Co.
As far as I can tell on my first visit to both breweries is that there isn’t any bad blood between them. I’ve even heard rumors they occasionally collaborate on Makers Market events.
THE SCORES: As a reminder, breweries are scored on a 100-point scale with a max of 20 points per category. See the scoring de-
Dogleg Brewing Co.
Dogleg Brewing opens at 3 p.m. on a Monday afternoon, which is a pleasant surprise. A lot of breweries have taken to opening later or not at all early in the week. I’m here to check out the patio, but the entire space feels wide open with tall brewery standard ceilings and open garage doors to the back parking lot and the patio area.
I order a Dogleg Pale Ale, and the beertender says, “Here you go, friend.” I wonder if it is, perhaps, a nod to golf sportscaster Jim Nantz, who is famous for his “Hello, friends” catchphrase.
I take my pint out back onto the original patio and take a seat at the bartop that looks into the brewery itself. Behind me, tall chairs line a rail along the fence. On the other side is a cute parklet, which I assume was a pandemic addition. A white party tent provides shade
over some faux grass, picnic tables, lounge chairs and potted plants. It is enclosed by a white picket fence.
The ping of an iron golf club head striking a ball snaps me out of my observational reverie. It’s followed immediately by a thwack! when the ball strikes the golf simulator video screen inside. I watch from my perch at the indoor/outdoor bar. The pings and thwacks break through the chatter-
ing from what sounds like a slew of birds hidden in the scrub brush on the hillside behind the brewery. The chirping is mellowed by the new/old pop music playing inside—Chuck Berry, Kelly Clarkson and David Bowie.
I take my empty pint back to the bar, smile and wave. “Goodbye, friend,” the beertender calls as walk away.
Accommodation: 13
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ny. One that both supports and invests in the community. We are honored to say that since opening in 2019, albeit the challenges of the last couple of years, we have reinvested $100,000 back into the local community.
The “My Yard Live Beer Co.” experience brings together all the elements of a community center, park, upscale beer garden / brewery, diverse eatery, and a one of a kind live entertainment and event venue.
For the young, or young at heart, MYL combines the comforts of your own fantasy backyard with the convenience of a brewery and restaurant. Situated in an indoor – outdoor, park-like setting, MYL offers a variety of activities for all ages.
What services and/or specialty products do you provide?
We are a brewery and scratch kitchen with a full bar, leisure games, video and classic arcade and entertainment every day of the week!
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What sets you apart from others in your industry? We wanted to provide an option for folks that were looking for a different type of restaurant and brewery experience so we set out to create a community based, family friendly concept where folks of all ages could come for a unique experience that creates memories. We strive to be a different type of hospitality compa-
What is your favorite business success story?
In the midst of the height of the pandemic we received an amazing amount of community support. One family that had been regulars, asked if they could invest in My Yard Live Beer Co. to assure we stayed in the community for their family and friends. It was humbling, and candidly really surprising. Who wanted to invest in a brewery and restaurant during the pandemic? After meeting with the family and being as transparent as possible about the situation at that time, they shared what My Yard Live Beer Co. had meant to them and the community and the reason behind their financial support. It was families like them, that kept us going and why we are still here!
What motivated you to join The San Marcos Chamber?
Being an active community member, we joined the Chamber to have the opportunity to interact with more businesses in the area. As a business owner it’s easy to get in a silo on your own business and in your own industry. Even if we cannot attend as many events as we’d like or contribute as much as we want, the ongoing communication and sharing of information that the Chamber provides is invaluable. We’ve also had the opportunity to collaborate and support other Chamber businesses for various good and services. Everything about what the Chamber is, and what it stands for, aligns with our beliefs of what a business can truly be in a community.
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Atmosphere: 15
Offerings: 13
Service: 19
Wildcard: 16
Total: 76
Takeaway: Dogleg’s patio is solid, comfortable and helps bring the outside in. From the patio, you can watch as challengers take on the golf simulator, as well as a TV if you’re there for the Masters. They don’t serve food, but chips and soda are available at the bar. Food trucks are available some of the time, mostly on weekends. The schedule is on their event calendar.
There are lots of golf-social-related opportunities, including simulator tournaments, leagues and outings for real-world golf that will inevitably end on the Dogleg patio.
Helia Brewing Co.
The first thing I’m struck by is the smell. It isn’t malt or hops. It is sage and rose. The landscaping in front of the building and wrapping around the patio is quite lovely. Inside the bar, the service is great. I’m greeted quickly, and all my annoying questions about the beer and brand are answered with a smile.
I take my Pescadito Mexican Lager outside, passing the Instagram-friendly murals of Helia, the feminine iteration of Helios, the Sun-god of Greek myth, funky lighting and gaming lounge with ping-pong, foosball and community guitar.
By City News Service REGION
— Sales of wine in San Diego County increased by 11% last year, marking an all-time high for the industry, it was announced last week.
The San Diego County Vintners Association released the 2023 San Diego County Economic Impact of Wineries Report on May 18.
According to the findings, county wineries realized about $49.1 million in gross sales last year. Additionally, the number of active and planned wineries in San Diego County rose to 166 in 2022.
“I am glad to see that the wine industry continues to flourish in San Diego County,” said San Diego County Supervisor Joel Anderson. “We must continue to support and protect our wineries as they not only strengthen our local economy but bring our communities together.”
Newer and expanding wineries led industry job growth with an estimated 709.5 jobs in 2022, a 6% annual increase, while yields from last year’s harvest dropped slightly, the report reads.
County wineries also reported moving past COVID-19, with 45% indicating business has returned to normal levels. Still, inflation and prices are a concern, and some wineries have adjusted by operating with fewer employees. Wildfire insurance coverage is a major issue for local vineyard owners, with 54% stating insurance rates have increased.
“Amidst the challenges of inflation, San Diego’s thriving wine industry remains resilient, beckoning tourists, generating employment, and playing a pivotal role in our vibrant agricultural tapestry,” said San Diego County Supervisor Jim Desmond. “These vital contributions bolster the vitality of our local economy.”
According to the report, locally distilled spirits continue to pose possible competition to county wine sales. San Diego County distilleries generated about $25.1 million in 2022, a $6-plus million jump over 2021.
In the midst of the pandemic, with plans for travel canceled, I started hunting online for a “dream pub” to visit whenever normalcy returned.
My investigation led me to the Dingle Peninsula in Ireland and to Tig Bhric Pub & West Kerry Brewing. What I found was a storied venue that seemed to check off everything I’d ever wanted to see, hear and experience in an Irish pub.
The pub has been in operation for over a hundred years. And the beer brewed on premises has its own story.
This spring, with my wife and daughter, I stepped into Tig Bhric. And what I found there was a story that was heartbreaking and heartwarming all at once. And the story was accompanied by amazing beers unlike any I’ve ever experienced before.
The hearth is the symbolic heart of a home. In mythology, it is the place where male and female powers are safely contained to warm a home, provide shelter and safety and promote love. Upon entering Tig Bhric, the wood-burning fire in the brick hearth welcomed us with an immediate feeling of belonging and comfort. And, as did everyone and ev-
erything here, it came with a story.
Adrienne Heslin, owner and brewer, graciously spent the next two hours sharing the history of Tig Bhric, her story and her beer. The pub has been in operation for over 100 years and in the
family for four generations.
Heslin and her partner, Pádraig Bhric, took over the operation of the pub in 1999 when Bhric inherited the pub. Tragically, Bhric passed away in 2001. Heslin decided to forge on with their dreams for the pub. Those
plans included brewing their own beer.
In 2006, Heslin became the first woman to found and manage a microbrewery in Ireland. This brings me back to the hearth. The beautiful mantle is made from a piece of wood found on a Cúl Dor-
cha (a local beach).
The wood was excavated by Bhric and given to Heslin, an accomplished artist. In turn, Heslin carved and placed the stunning piece above the fireplace completing the hearth and transforming the center of the
pub into not only a memorial to Bhric but a heartwarming welcome to all who enter.
The first beer brewed, Cúl Dorcha, of course. A dark ale with deep maltiness and ever-so-slight dark chocolate notes. And like all the West Kerry beers, Cúl Dorcha is made with its own well water, which adds a creamy, less carbonated mouthfeel.
After a week of drinking Guinness all over Dublin, I thought I couldn’t find a creamier, more delightful texture in a beer. Every beer sampled at West Kerry – that is to say, all the beer at West Kerry – features this unique experience based on the oneof-a-kind water profile.
Paul O Loingsigh, the barman, grew up in the pub. In fact, his father was born in the pub. So, when it comes to stories about Tig Bhric, O Loingsigh is the man. He is also a highly respected beer connoisseur who talked us through each tasting.
His favorite on this day was the English cask ale, a flavorful, malty beer that was surprisingly robust considering it was only 3.7% abv.
O Loingsigh recalled the days when the pub also served as a grocery store and gas station. He returned from England to assist Hes-
By City News
Service
REGION — Coronado Beach cracked the “Dr. Beach'” 2023 top 10 beaches in America list released May 18, with the coastal scientist and professor behind the annual rankings calling it “the toast of Southern California.”
Stephen Leatherman, who has gone by “Dr. Beach” in reviewing the country’s shorelines over the past three decades, placed Coronado Beach at No. 6 in this year’s list.
The beach ranked No. 7 on Leatherman’s 2022 list and has been a regular
ASan Diego-Scottsdale, Arizona, connection lies in Mount Hope Cemetery southeast of downtown on Market Street. Buried in Section 26, Row A, Grave 16 is Winfield Scott, early settler of the city that now bears his name.
“Scott (who died in 1910) is buried in an area where Civil War veterans are buried,” says Scottsdale historian Joan Fudala. “He would spend summers in San Diego with his son and daughter-in-law.”
Scott, a well-educated minister, traveled much of the country, including California, before coming to Arizona’s Salt River Valley, where in 1888, he purchased 640 acres along the Arizona Canal.
“Today’s Old Town is the original (Scottsdale) settlement,” Fudala says. “It was considered a Western town but not a Tombstone. We were a tame town; the early settlers were religious and teetotalers. The town was slow to grow between 1888 and World War II, after which everything changed. People started coming in droves to live and start businesses here. When the town incorporated in 1951, it was less than a square mile.”
Today, the city of 243,000 spans 185 square miles, including the 30,500acre McDowell Sonoran Preserve.
Post-World War II, the tourism and health care industries expanded exponentially.
“People were sent here for the climate and health camps,” Fudala says, and Scottsdale adopted the popular 1950s Hollywood image found in Western films. Its chosen motto: “The West’s Most Western Town.”
“We put up hitching posts and water troughs and called the gas station the livery stable,” Fudala says. “We had a kitschy-looking cowboy sign put up in 1952. A lot of photos were taken in front of that sign.”
Through the 1960s and 1970s, Scottsdale grew in
size, height and sophistication, and in the 1980s and 1990s, “we realized it was really important to preserve local assets and started declaring historic properties, getting them on the National Register. We are trying to honor our past and be as contemporary as possible.”
Toward that end, the one-square-mile Old Town Scottsdale of today is divided into nine themed districts. One district still features the souvenir, Western wear and Native American jewelry shops; the other eight districts offer museums, public art installations, art galleries, performing arts center, trendy boutiques, fountains, grand architecture, bistros and a baseball stadium for the San Francisco Giants’ spring training.
Scottsdale even has a waterfront.
For decades, the Arizona Canal was seen “like a utility that you don’t look
at,” Fudala says. “You’d see dumpsters at the back doors of the stores along the canal.”
A millennium light bulb went off and by the early 2000s, canal-side real estate featured hotels, restaurants, public art, a seemingly never-ending green belt with a miles-long hiking-biking trail, and staging area for the annual Canal Convergence.
For our four-day Scottsdale exploration, we headquartered at Omni Scottsdale Resort & Spa at Montelucia, which features a piece of California history. One of the 450 bells that once marked our state’s Royal Road (El Camino Real) is in the hotel’s Cortijo Plaza. Tiled fountains, giant, carved-teak doors, oversized Andalucian terracotta oil jars, pillared walkways and rich landscaping transport guests to the villages of southern Spain.
Deepen the immersion with the Prado Restaurant’s paella offerings. A nearby challenging trail up Camelback Mountain takes hikers to 1,420 feet and a 360-degree view.
Outdoor dining? Scottsdale has alfresco down:
• Cinnamon rolls for dinner? Why not. “It’s our
version of bread and butter,” says our server, David, at El Chorro. If this helps justify eating these sticky sweet treats, then so be it. The Crab & Tuna Tower and Beef Stroganoff with creamy vermouth sauce also are scrumptious standouts.
• Every night is a fiesta on the expansive, tree-covered patio at Old Town Tortilla Factory. Heaters and misters make for year-round comfort. Best bets: mahi tacos, green enchiladas and the signature red-chili pork chop.
• Enjoy unmatched views of dramatic desert-rock landscape while savoring regular and gluten-free pizza at Lou’s Bar & Grill at Papago Golf Club. Bonus: lawn games and a family- and dog-friendly patio near the first tee.
• Great food and nostalgia are artfully combined at Postino Highland, where the mid-century architecture of a former bank encloses a tree-shaded patio. Impossible to pass on the bruschetta “buffet.” Choose from a dozen flavors, including seasonal offerings and gluten-free options.
For more, visit Experience Scottsdale and facebook.com/elouise.ondash.
in his annual rankings. Rounding out the top 10 beaches on this year’s list are: St. George Island State Park in Florida; Duke Kahanamoku Beach in Oahu's Waikiki; Coopers Beach in Southampton, New York; Caladesi Island State Park in Dunedin and Clearwater, Florida; Lighthouse Beach, Buxton, Outer Banks of North Carolina; Wailea Beach in Maui, Hawaii; Beachwalker Park in Kiawah Island, South Carolina; Poipu Beach in Kauai, Hawaii; and Coast Guard Beach in Cape Cod, Massachusetts.
Empowering our community’s growth and success is a big part of who we are. Over the past decade, SDG&E® has contributed nearly $100 million to local causes. And in 2022 alone we generated over $400 million for local diverse businesses by using their products and services. We feel privileged to be an active and valuable part of our community, and we remain dedicated to earning its continued support.
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SAN MARCOS — The Training, Education and Resource Institute, also known as TERI Campus of Life, will unveil an outdoor fitness court during its Fit for Life Festival on June 3.
The new fitness court is a way for the institute to help enhance the quality of life for San Diego residents.
This capital project is a featured part of the 2023 initiative launched by National Fitness Campaign (NFC), a nationwide wellness consulting firm that partners with municipalities and schools to plan, build and fund the Healthy Communities campaign.
This year, TERI Inc. and dozens of other select recipients from around the country were awarded a $30,000 grant from NFC to help support the program. In addition to grant funding, the City of San Marcos, the County of San Diego and the Eastman Family contributed to make the project possible in San Marcos.
“Since 1980, TERI has pioneered programs and services for kids and adults with developmental disabilities,” said Dan DeSaegher, TERI chief development officer. “From the beginning, our Founder and CEO Cheryl Kilmer prioritized health and wellness activities as the foundation for all personal progress. This new, outdoor fitness court is one more investment in wellness, and like everything else on the TERI Campus of Life, it is also a public resource shared with the local San Marcos community.”
The new fitness court at the TERI Campus of Life allows users to leverage their body weight to get a complete workout using seven stations. Created for ages 14 and older, the court is adaptable for all fitness levels. Users can also download a free app that transforms the world’s best outdoor gym into a digitally supported wellness experience.
The public is invited to attend the Fit for Life Festival on June 3 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. to experience the fitness court and learn about upcoming community wellness events and pro-
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ble for the award.
Presidential Award recipients are honored at a ceremony in Washington, D.C., and receive a $10,000 special award from the National Science Foundation.
Awards are given to teachers who teach science, technology, engineering, math and/or computer science from each of the 50 states, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Department of Defense schools and four U.S. territories.
The California Department of Education partners with the California Mathematics Council and the California Association of Science Educators to recruit and select nominees for the program.
Washington Park
• Address: 501 North Rose St.
• Dates: June 5 to Aug. 4, closed July 4
• Times: Breakfast and lunch offered Monday through Friday, 8 to 9 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Grove Park
• Address: 745 N. Ash St.
• Dates: July 5 to Aug. 3
• Times: Lunch offered Tuesday through Thursday,
gramming. The festival will include food and drink for purchase, fitness challenges, music, face painting, balloon art and games. For more information, visit the event page or contact Ashlynn Landreth, Director of Fitness, at 760721-1706. Attendees are encouraged to RSVP by June 2.
The Escondido Union High School District will kick off its annual summer meal program at no cost for youth ages 18 and younger.
The district is partner-
Each applicant must “display subject mastery, appropriate use of instructional methods and strategies, lifelong learning, and leadership in education outside the classroom,” a statement from Thurmond’s office reads.
Each candidate is required to submit a 30-minute video lesson in support of their application.
Stickley’s submitted video and narrative focused on chemical reactions at the particle level.
She has also co-taught with teachers from the special education and dual language programs. Stickley’s classroom has been featured in research through Northwestern University and the University of Kansas and she was also a Spotlight Teacher for the UC San Diego Science Project.
12 to 12:30 p.m.
Del Lago Academy
• Address: 1740 Scenic Trail Way
• Dates: June 6 to June 30, closed June 19
• Times: Breakfast and lunch offered Monday through Friday, 8 to 8:30 a.m. and 10:15 to 10:45 a.m.
Escondido High School
• Address: 1535 N. Broadway
ing with the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food and Nutrition Service to provide nutritious meals to students during the summer months.
• Dates: June 17 to July 7, closed June 19 and July 4
• Times: Breakfast and lunch offered Monday through Friday, 8 to 8:30 a.m. and 12:15 to 12:45 p.m.
Valley High School
• Address: 410 Hidden Trails Rd.
• Dates: June 12 to July 7, closed June 19 and July 4
• Times: Lunch offered Monday through Friday, 10 to 10:30 a.m.
The free meals will be offered at several locations throughout the city between June and August. Meals will be available without any eligibility documentation re-
quirements. No application or registration is necessary to get a free meal.
For more information, contact Christina Cazares with Nutrition Services at 760-291-3240 or ccazares@ euhsd.org.
TrueCare now offers foot and ankle care
TrueCare, a nonprofit community health center serving North County, is now offering podiatry services for foot and ankle care.
With a focus on prevention, diagnosis and treatment, TrueCare’s podiatry care offers specialized services for improving the overall health and well-being of patients and is available at TrueCare’s Older Adult Health Center in San Marcos.
According to the health center, healthy feet keep people moving and active. With proper care, most foot and ankle problems can be alleviated or prevented. TrueCare focuses on providing specialized care to help its patients stay as mobile and pain-free as possible.
“Our patients come from backgrounds where specialized care has not always been available,” said Dr. Marie Russell, TrueCare’s chief medical and chief operations officer. “We’re committed to breaking down those barriers to specialty care by offering services like podiatry, acupuncture and chiropractic for those who may have gone without such treatment.”
Dr. Deborshi Dasgupta, a board-certified podiatrist, has joined TrueCare to provide expert foot and ankle care. He earned his doctorate in podiatry in 2013. The same year, he contributed three articles to a nationally distributed publication of podiatry studies.
Podiatry services at TrueCare include comprehensive diagnosis and treatment planning, including minor surgical treatments, diabetic preventive care, wound care, heel and joint injections and prescription orthotics. Other common ailments Dasgupta will address include plantar fasciitis, neuropathy conditions, arch issues, ingrown toenails, sprains and fractures, wounds and infections, arthritis, inflammatory diseases and more.
TrueCare’s podiatry services are available by referral at the Older Adult Health Center, located at 1595 Grand Avenue, Suite 100, from Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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ENCINITAS — Encinitas resident Grant Brittain has spent his life documenting and showcasing world-famous skateboarders. Now, the 67-year-old photographer has memorialized a portion of his decadeslong career in his first published book, “Push — ’80s Skateboarding Photography.”
The throwback collection features many of Brittain’s most iconic skateboarding photos — from skaters riding in backyard pools to sliding down concrete pipes — forever etching his name alongside some of the greatest skaters in the world.
Brittain held his third book signing on April 23 at Barnes and Noble in Encinitas, sharing his career stories
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lin. When I asked him what brought him back, he simply said, “this pub.”
As I said, truly a loving place – a home.
I was led through the brewhouse by head brewer Daniel O’Connor, an Australian transplant.
Arriving in Ireland to pursue a career in fashion, O’Connor took a job as an intern at the brewery 12 years ago. He has found his home here.
While O’Connor has maintained the integrity of Heslin’s original recipes, he has found ways to engage his own creativity in the beers he makes.
Our walk through the brewer’s garden included a review of every plant and how he’s figured out how to brew with it.
Heslin and I enjoyed a pint of Béal Bán, an award-winning golden ale I was able to find at many local pubs.
We discussed a range of topics, from the complicated relationship with ubiquitous Guinness, crafting beer, family, her art and the community of West Kerry.
She seemed reluctant at first to see herself as a leader for small, independent businesses, but it was readily apparent in her pioneering
with fans.
The book’s cover depicts “The Push,” a photo of Tod Swank pushing his board along a sidewalk in a captivating black-and-white image. Brittain’s picture made
it on the cover of TransWorld and is widely considered one of the most recognizable skating images ever.
“Like every photographer, you want to put a book out of your work,” Brittain
said. “A book kind of lasts forever. I wanted to show some of my best shots and give props to the skaters.”
Brittain was born and raised in Fallbrook but now lives in Encinitas, where he archives thousands of images from his career as a magazine photographer. While surfing and skating in the 1960s, he was a product of societal change.
But his life changed forever when his neighbor, pro skater Wally Inouye, landed him a job at the Del Mar Skate Ranch in 1978.
Borrowing a friend’s camera, Brittain discovered his love for photography and started shooting skaters with a Kodachrome at the Skate Ranch for several years, submitting his photos to Carlsbad-based
Transworld Skateboarding magazine. Eventually, the popular skateboarding magazine hired Brittain as photo editor.
After spending 20 years providing classic skateboarding images within the glossy pages of the popular skateboarding magazine, Brittain left to start The Skateboard Mag, where he worked for 13 years.
“(The Skateboard Mag) was social media before social media,” Brittain said. “People would wait two months for it to come out.”
During the bookstore signing, Brittain also touched on the origins of skating in 1947 in La Jolla. As counterculture took hold in the 60s, Brittain said skating exploded in popularity, producing the first skate-
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up on the concrete barrier surrounding the fire pit. It is comfortable in the shade of a lovely tree that centers the patio space — fire pit on one side, picnic tables and stage on the other. Wrapping around the building to the entrance are a few extra chairs next to a big ol’ barrel.
On the other side of the fence and the landscaping is Keystone Way leading out to the busyness of Business Park Drive, but here on the patio, it is a quiet, calm oasis. The only sound is the buzzing of insects, the shifting leaves on the tree and indie rock music emanating from inside — Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeros, Cold War Kids, Blitzen Trapper.
boarding magazine in 1964, Quarterly Skateboarder. But safety “experts” reportedly deemed the sport to be unsafe and urged stores to stop selling them, causing a crash in the sport’s popularity.
Regardless, Brittain continued to shoot the sport, documenting rising stars like Mike McGill, who invented the McTwist, a 540-degree inverted mute grab, and Tony Hawk, landing the first-ever 900 at the 1999 X Games and helping catapulting the sport to new heights.
In recent years, Brittain has experienced an increased interest in his photographs from the ’80s and ’90s, which many younger enthusiasts consider vintage works.
Atmosphere: 18
Offerings: 13
Service: 18
Wildcard: 19
Total: 84
Takeaway: Helia’s patio is a relaxing space, but it is easy to imagine the energy of an evening concert taking the vibe up a notch. There is multiple fire pit seating areas for warmth, and they’ve taken time to create an oasis in the business park.
The patio hosts an eclectic list of events, including live music, bingo, comedy and even a mushroom cultivation class. Unfortunately, food trucks are available sporadically per their event calendar.
ROUND 1 WINNER: Helia Beer Co.
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spirit, desire to support her community and pride in her team.
When I pointed out how important she was to her community, she thought for a second, sipped her Béal Bán, and eventually
responded, “Yes, I suppose I am.” The sparkle in her eye told me she already knew. Slainte!
West Kerry Brewery offers tours and accommodations. For more information, contact westkerrybrewery.ie.
Jeff Spanier is the host of I Like Beer the Podcast. To hear the full interview, take a listen wherever you get podcasts. Follow Spanier’s adventures @ ilikebeerthepodcast on Instagram.
I move to an umbrella-shaded picnic table facing the simple stage and a wall mural of a woman cupping the sun that bleeds into a desert scene featuring healing crystals. Sipping my beer becomes an exercise in brewery meditation.
The Helia patio (and brewery space) is social media-friendly but without having lost its character. No small feat, indeed.
Accommodation: 16
SURPRISE: This week we had a big one. 24th seeded BattleMage Brewing Company no longer has a patio! It is being replaced by Local Roots Kombucha’s The Boochyard.
Thanks to reader Eric W. for the recommendation.
Did I miss an excellent brewery patio? Send a message to @CheersNorthCounty on Facebook or Instagram, or e-mail me at ryan@coastnewsgroup. com.
Summer is just starting, and for most of us, we may look back on our endless, carefree summer days of childhood with fondness and joy.
However, now that you are a parent, you may have mixed feelings about this season. How will we manage childcare?
The best answers to these questions can be summed up in three words: SUMMER MUSIC CAMPS!
Not only is summer camp fun, but did you know that there are a wide range of benefits of summer music
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hope Mr. Fletcher will be cooperative as that happens. It is apparent that full accountability must come through the civil justice system.”
After news broke of the scandal, MTS released a statement saying no member of the executive management knew about Figueroa’s claims or pending lawsuit.
However, Schumacher sent a 13-page demand letter to a MTS human resources officer on Feb. 17,
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six weeks before the lawsuit was made public, appearing to contradict the transit agency’s official statement.
On April 6, the MTS board of directors authorized an investigation into Fletcher’s conduct by independent counsel. The transit agency will also conduct its own investigation through its contracted law firm, according to media reports.
“It is the board’s intent that the findings of the investigation will be made public,” MTS interim chairman Stephen Whitburn
the confidence, self-esteem, and skills they need to succeed in school and life.
3. Socializing and Friendship Building
A summer camp program provides a safe environment for children to develop social skills, decision-making skills, and even experience the many different ways to learn music!
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said at a press conference. “The board also instructed counsel not to protect any requests to indemnify or defend Nathan Fletcher. Mr. Fletcher failed to act in good faith, and in a manner we believe to be, in the best interest of MTS.”
The other four members of the County Board of Supervisors earlier this month voted unanimously to hold a special election on Aug. 15 to fill the District 4 seat vacated by Fletcher on Monday.
If no candidate receives a majority vote in the Aug.
15 primary election, a special general election would be held Nov. 7, according to county officials. Costs could range between $3 million and $5.2 million if the county conducts a primary and general special election.
Monica Montgomery Steppe, a San Diego city councilwoman, Marine Corps veteran Janessa Goldbeck and ReOpen San Diego founder Amy Reichert are also seeking the position.
City News Service contributed to this report.
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without anyone checking on him, they allege.
Gil was initially arrested on suspicion of being under the influence on Feb. 12, 2022, after crashing his truck into a ditch in Escondido. He was released from jail to one of his daughters, but later that night, he began exhibiting “severe confusion and distress.”
Gil’s nephew called 911 for help and when officers arrived, they “wrongfully assumed his behavior was
associated with methamphetamine use” and arrested him, the complaint filed May 17 in San Diego federal court states.
Gil was taken to a hospital, where the lawsuit states he was unable to consent to medical treatment due to the medical distress he was undergoing.
Gil’s daughters, Jennifer Schmidt and Lyndzy Biondo, allege in their suit that an independent autopsy indicated Gil died from cardiac complications and there were no drugs in his system at the time of death.
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JERRY'S MIDDLE FINGER
California-based Jerry Garcia tribute band, Jerry's Middle Finger, to perform at Belly Up. $25, 9 p.m. at Belly Up, 160 S Cedros Ave, Solana Beach.
ATOMIC GROOVE
Atomic Groove presents its “happy hour” variety dance band entertainment at Belly Up. $10, 5:30 p.m. at Belly Up, 160 S Cedros Ave, Solana Beach.
MIRACOSTA GRADUATION
The MiraCosta College 2023 Commencement Ceremony will be held at the Track and Field on the Oceanside Campus. 5 p.m. at MiraCosta College, 1 Barnard Dr, Oceanside.
HELP AT BORGEN PROJECT
Information event about internship/volunteer experience at the Borgen Project. 2 to 3 p.m. May 26 at North University Community Library, 8820 Judicial Dr, San Diego.
FUN ANIMAL FRIDAY
Join us onsite for Fun Animal Friday with Wee Companions, Friday May 26 from 10am to 12pm. 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. May 26 at San Diego Children's Discovery
Museum, 320 N Broadway, Escondido.
COMMON SENSE Orange County-based reggae band, Common
Sense, performs with Ocean Beach's island grunge band, Doah's Daydream. $22, 9 p.m. at Belly Up, 160 S Cedros Ave, Solana Beach.
SURFBOARD SWAP
Buy, sell or trade used surfboards and other surf
gear. Bring a blanket, rug or table. Free to attend and sell. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. May. 27 at Cardiff Farmer's Market, 3333 Manchester Ave, Cardiff by the Sea.
NERD COMEDY NIGHT
Come out to Nerd Comedy Night every Saturday at 8pm in Carlsbad!. $15-$20, 8 to 9:15 p.m. May 27 at New Village Arts Theatre, 2787 State St, Carlsbad.
NERD COMEDY NIGHT
A unique event that combines the best of both worlds - nerdy humor and stand-up comedy - for a night of laughs and good times. $15, 8 p.m. at New Village Arts Theatre, 2787 State St, Carlsbad.
NORTH PARK MUSIC FEST
Come listen to some of Southern California’s raddest bands in the heart of San Diego’s most eclectic neighborhood. 11 a.m. at North Park Mini Park, 3812 29th St, San Diego.
RŪMĪ SCHOLAR
Poetry scholar and author Ahmad Rashid Salim will lead a workshop and discussion, “Ruminating with Rūmī: The Life and Philosophy of the Poet.” 3 p.m. at Oceanside Civic Center Library, 330 N Coast Hwy, Oceanside.
NATURAL DYE WORKSHOP
Learn the process of dyeing natural fibers using plants, flowers, food waste and other natural products. Register by May 20. $95, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 27 at San Diego Botanic Garden, 300 Quail Gardens Dr, Encinitas.
BILLY BOB THORNTON
Billy Bob Thornton and The Boxmasters perform with Francis Blume. $35, 8
p.m. at Belly Up, 160 S Cedros Ave, Solana Beach.
VISTA STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL
Enjoy a full day of fun in the sun, live music, food, street fair, a 5K run and all things strawberry sweet! Free event for kids of all ages. Free, 5 p.m. at Downtown Vista, CA, Main St, Vista.
FARM-TO TABLE DINNER
Encinitas Community Garden is hosting a FarmTo Table dinner. $100, 3 to 7 p.m. May 28 at Encinitas Community Garden, 230 Quail Gardens Dr, Encinitas.
FERMENTED CONDIMENTS
Learn how to make your favorite flavor sidekicks... fermented. 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. May 28 at Maya Moon Collective, 3349 Adams Ave, San Diego.
FAMILY YOGA AT ONE PASEO
Join One Paseo as they host free 45-minute family yoga classes in their beautiful outdoor setting on the lawn behind Harland Brewing. 10 to 11 a.m. May 28 at One Paseo, 3725 Paseo Pl, San Diego.
SAN DIEGO CIGAR COLLECTIVE
Your holiday weekend sunset social gathering. $30, 5 p.m. at Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse, 11582 El Camino Real, San Diego.
CATHOLIC WIDOWS
Catholic Communal Mass at San Rafael Church with a meal to follow at Chicken Charlies, Rancho Bernardo. 10:30 a.m. at San Rafael Church, 17252 Bernardo Center Dr, San Diego.
SAN DIEGO LEGION RUGBY
The San Diego Legion, currently atop Major League Rugby’s Western Conference, faces the New York Ironworkers at 1 p.m. on May 28 at Snapdragon Stadium. Ticket prices from $20 to $145. Snapdragon Stadium, 2101 Stadium Way, San Diego.
JAZZ EVENSONG
Traditional Anglican Evensong with American Jazz at its finest, in the heart of Carlsbad Village. 4 to 5:30 p.m. May 28 at St. Michael's-by-the-Sea Episcopal Church, 2775 Carlsbad Blvd, Carlsbad.
VINYASA YOGA CLASSES
New classes are available at OTC Studio 219. $15, 8:15 to 9:15 a.m. May 30 at OTC Studio 219, 219 N Coast Hwy, Oceanside.
MIKE CAMPBELL
After more than 20 years as lead guitarist with Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers, Mike Campbell stepped out on his own with a side project, the Dirty Knobs. $55, 8 p.m. at Belly
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TOAD THE WET SPROCKET
Toad the Wet Sprocket is hitting the road this summer including The Sound in Del Mar. $70, 8 p.m. at The Sound, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd, Del Mar.
JUNE 1
VINYASA YOGA CLASSES
New classes are available at OTC Studio 219. $15, 8:15 to 9:15 a.m. June 1 at OTC Studio 219, 219 N Coast Hwy, Oceanside.
SENIOR DANCE CLASSES
Get your body moving and grooving! Classes are $15 per session and are available every Thursday from 9:20 am - 10 am. $15, 9:15 to 10 a.m. June 1 at OTC Studio 219, 219 N Coast Hwy, Oceanside.
DOCKSIDE NIGHT MARKET
Enjoy San Diego's Top Restaurants. $100, 6 to 10 p.m. June 1 at Tuna Harbor Dockside Market, 598 Harbor Ln, San Diego.
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Escondido Choral Arts will present a new, musical adventure titled Jubilate Deo for chorus, orchestra and soloists composed by Dan Forrest Friday, June 2nd at 7:00 PM. $10-$30, 7 to 9 p.m. June 2 at California Center for the Arts, 340 N Escondido Blvd, Escondido.
GREAT OUTDOOR SHABBAT
Offering new ways for the community to learn about the environment. 5 to 7 p.m. June 2 at Coastal Roots Farm, 441 Saxony Rd, Encinitas.
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Claude Bourbon is known throughout Europe and America for amazing guitar performances that take blues, Spanish, and Middle Eastern stylings into uncharted territories. $15$18, 7:30 p.m. at Templar’s Hall in Old Poway Park, 14134 Midland Rd, Poway.
JUNE 3
ONCE UPON A BOOK FAIR
Set your imagination on fire. Free, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 3 at California Center for the Arts, 340 N Escondido Blvd, Escondido.
ENCINITAS WINE AND FOOD
The Encinitas Rotary Club is excited to announce the 20th Annual Wine & Food Festival on June 3,2023. $110-$250, 4 to 7 p.m. June 3 at Encinitas Ranch Golf Course, 1275 Quail Gardens Dr, Encinitas.
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Bo, a 7-year-old male African lion explores his new habitat after joining the pride last week at San Diego Zoo Safari Park in Escondido. Bo comes from the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo in Colorado Springs, Colorado. According to the Safari Park, Bo will eventually lead his own pride when he is introduced to the three female lions at the zoo. African lions are considered a vulnerable species, with a total population likely less than 40,000. Courtesy photo/San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance
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cycled Materials Runway Event to showcase sustainable fashion made with recycled items. $10, 5:30 p.m. at Escondido Arts Partnership Municipal Gallery, 262 E Grand Ave, Escondido.
TAEKWONDO CHAMPIONSHIP
The 2023 US Taekwondo Elite Championship is organized by Tournament Director, Grandmaster H.K. Baik and Tournament Coordinator Master Jacky Baik. 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. June 3 at MiraCosta College, 1 Barnard Dr, Oceanside.
NERD COMEDY NIGHT
Come out to Nerd Comedy Night every Saturday at 8pm in Carlsbad. $15-$20, 8 to 9:15 p.m. June 3 at New Village Arts Theatre, 2787 State St, Carlsbad.
THE DECA DAMES
Vibrant and sensational! Featuring the music of some of the greatest female music icons of our time including Aretha Franklin, Madonna, Whitney Houston, Chaka Khan and more!. $25-$75, 8 p.m. at Oceanside Theatre Company, 217 N Coast Hwy, Oceanside.
ART NIGHT ENCINITAS
Celebrate the city’s diverse visual art scene at participating locations like Off Track Gallery. Live music by the Bud Brothers and refreshments included. The event is free to the public. 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Jun. 3 at Off Track Gallery, 937 S Coast Highway 101, Encinitas.
FOLK HERITAGE FESTIVAL
The annual Sam Hin-
ton Folk Heritage Festival celebrates the memory of Sam Hinton, the grandfather of folk music in San Diego County. Free, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 3 at Old Poway Park, 14134 Midland Rd, Poway.
FIT FOR LIFE FESTIVAL TERI will unveil an outdoor fitness court at its Campus of Life improving and enhancing the quality of life for San Diego residents. 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. June 3 at TERI Campus of Life , 555 Deer Springs Rd, San Marcos.
TERI FITNESS CELEBRATION
5 p.m. at TERI Campus of Life, 555 Deer Springs Rd, San Marcos.
HISTORY MUSEUM CLEANUP
The Vista Historical Society is looking for assistance to sort its museum storage. To help, call 760630-0444. 11 a.m. at Vista Historical Society museum, 2317 Foothill Dr, Vista.
JUNE 4
BELLA CIELO CAR SHOW
The Ferrari Owners Club, San Diego Region is hosting its fifth annual “Bella Cielo” car show featuring rare Ferraris, Maseratis, Lamborghinis and other car models. $55, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 4 at Invita Cafe Rancho Santa Fe, 18021 Calle Ambiente, Rancho Santa Fe.
WORLD MEDITATIVE PRAYERS
Conducted by Internationally Renowned Author and Spiritual Teacher Dimitri Moraitis. 1 to 1:30 p.m. June 4 at Spiritual Arts Institute, 527 Encinitas Blvd, Encinitas.
ROBERT XAVIER BURDEN
Robert Xavier Burden’s “Relics” art showcase on display. 5 p.m. at Oceanside Museum of Art, 704 Pier View Way, Oceanside.
JUNE 5
CARLSBAD PLAYREADERS:
Carlsbad Playreaders presents a reading of “Stick Fly” by Black American playwright Lydia R. Diamond and directed by Salisha Carr as part of the group’s Juneteenth celebration. $5, 7:30 p.m. at Carlsbad City Library, 1775 Dove Ln, Carlsbad.
PARKINSON’S EXERCISE
This group exercise class is appropriate for anyone with Parkinson’s Disease. We focus on PWR! Moves, flexibility, strength, endurance, balance and coordination. Modifications are provided and everyone is welcome! **This free class meets the first Monday of each month from 12 to 1 p.m. with our next class on April 4. NeuroLab 360, 2146 Encinitas Blvd, Encinitas.
GOP WOMEN LUNCHEON
The Republican Women of San Marcos is hosting its June luncheon featuring Pastor Joseph Bondarenko, a Ukrainian church planter and organizer. $36, 11 a.m. at St. Mark Golf Club, 1750 San Pablo Dr, San Marcos.
JUNE 6
FREE APHASIA GROUP CLASS
This group is for individuals with difficulty communicating after a stroke or a brain injury. It is led by a licensed Speech Language Pathologist. Join this group to connect and communi-
cate with individuals with aphasia, and rejoin life’s conversations in a fun and supportive way. **This free group meets the first Tuesday of each month. 11 a.m. at NeuroLab 360, 2146 Encinitas Blvd, Encinitas.
VINYASA YOGA CLASSES
New classes are available at OTC Studio 219. $15, 8:15 to 9:15 a.m. Jun. 6 at OTC Studio 219, 219 N Coast Hwy, Oceanside.
RIBBON CUTTING
Join us at our ribbon cutting alongside our friends from the San Marcos Chamber of Commerce. Take a tour, mingle with our team, and enjoy refreshments. Free1 to 2 p.m. Jun. 6 at TrueCare Older Adult Health Center, 1595 Grand Ave, San Marcos.
JUNE 7
CARLSBAD NEWCOMERS
ElderHelp of San Diego believes that all seniors have the right to age with dignity. 9:45 to 11:30 a.m. June 7 at Carlsbad Senior Center, 799 Pine Ave, Carlsbad.
‘ELEANOR’ AT NORTH COAST
While sitting on a park bench in Washington, D. C., contemplating the death of her husband, former First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt candidly reveals the many facets of her storied life. $54, 12 a.m. at North Coast Repertory Theatre, 987 Lomas Santa Fe Dr, Solana Beach.
JUNE 8
EELS
Eels at Belly Up. $86, 8 p.m. at Belly Up, 143 S Cedros Ave, Solana Beach.
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EDITORS: These horoscopes are for use the week of May 29, 2023.
1. TELEVISION: What is the name of the high school in “Bu y the Vampire Slayer”?
2. MOVIES: Who voiced the character Woody in “Toy Story”?
3. LITERATURE: Who are the tragic lovers in the novel “Wuthering Heights”?
4. AD SLOGANS: Which product invites consumers to “taste the rainbow”?
5. FOOD & DRINK: Which root vegetable is known as Japanese horseradish?
6. ANATOMY: What substance gives skin its color?
7. GEOGRAPHY: Where are the Great Pyramids of Giza located?
8. HISTORY: Who was the rst female prime minister of Great Britain?
9. SCIENCE: What is the hollow, woody tissue that carries water and nutrients from a plant’s roots to the entire plant?
10. U.S. STATES: Which is the only state that doesn’t have a mandatory seat belt law for adults?
ARIES (March 21 to April 19)
Problems begin to affect relationships, both personal and professional. Act now to shore up those weak foundations before it all comes crashing down around you.
TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Take a break from all that hard work you’ve been doing. There’s nothing like some well-earned fun and games to charge up those Bovine batteries and send you back fully energized and ready to go.
GEMINI (May 21 to June 20)
Deception can sometimes affect perception. You should take a longer, deeper look at what you’re being offered. Things might not be quite what you first thought they were.
CANCER (June 21 to July 22) A friend’s loyalty suddenly comes into question. But, before you rush to judgment, listen to what they have to say. This could be an important learning lesson for you.
LEO (July 23 to August 22) The time has come for you to set things right. Your courage will help you meet the difficult challenge ahead. Others will be inspired by your actions and rally to support you.
VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) A stubborn insistence that your way is the only way to solve problems could make things worse than they are. Open your mind to suggestions from others.
LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) A close associate reveals a secret that could affect an upcoming decision. Rely on your natural instinct to weigh everything carefully, to help you get through this dilemma.
SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Congratulations! Your decision to take action and deal with a long-simmering situation in the workplace begins to pay off. In addition, a family member has some good news.
SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) You still need to persuade your partner that you’re sincere in wanting to save this relationship. Remember: Performance speaks louder than promises.
CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) A disappointment in the workplace can be a blessing in disguise. Take another look at your goals and see if this is the path you really want to follow.
AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Avoid winding up in the middle of an unpleasant family situation by reassuring your cantankerous kinfolk that you love them all — but that you won’t take sides.
PISCES (February 19 to March 20)
A successful workplace move begins to pay off with offers of new opportunities, but some might come with strings attached. Check them all carefully before deciding.
BORN THIS WEEK: You love to entertain. You appreciate fine food and elegant surroundings. You’re happiest when you make other people feel good about themselves.
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