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VOL. 27, NO. 31

OCT. 18, 2013

Mosaic returns close to where it all began Jepsen set to become O’side city manager

By Jared Whitlock

ENCINITAS — The “Surfing Madonna” is back where it started — well, almost. On Tuesday, Mark Patterson, the artist behind “Surfing Madonna,” with the help of four others, installed the mosaic on a Leucadia Pizzeria wall facing Encinitas Boulevard. That’s a stone’s throw from the rail underpass where the piece was first placed two years ago. “This was put here so the entire community can check it out,” Patterson said.“It’s such a good spot for people to view it.” As Patterson and crew pieced together the 10-foot-by10-foot stained glass work, drivers honked in support. A few rolled down their windows and yelled, “Save the Ocean,” which is inscribed in large letters on the mosaic. A man strolling by on the sidewalk had one question for them — “Is the Madonna staying here or going on tour?” Given how much the mosaic has moved around, it’s a fair question. About a year ago,“Surfing Madonna” was relocated from the rail underpass to Café Ipe in Leucadia. Bob Nichols, who has helped Patterson with each of the mosaic’s installations, said the coffee shop was a “nice transition.” But ultimately, they TURN TO MOSAIC ON A26

By Promise Yee

OCEANSIDE — Oceanside has officially offered current Yuba City, Calif. City Manager Steven Jepsen the position of Oceanside city manager. Jepsen formerly served as Oceanside city manager from 2000 to 2006. Jepsen signed a contract accepting the position. The City Council formally voted to hire Jepsen for the position on Oct. 16 and he will begin the job as city manager in midNovember. Jespen’s salary is in the range of $230,000 a year, which is about the same salary as current City Manager Peter Weiss. His contract is also said to include an insurance clause that entitles

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Carlsbad devises new coastline strategy By Rachel Stine The crew that spent more than eight hours assembling “Surfing Madonna” on a Leucadia Pizzeria wall. From left to right: Bob Nichols, Megan McCarthy, artist Mark Patterson, Rick Lambert and Leucadia Pizzeria owner Chip Conover. Photo by Jared Whitlock

A crowning achievement

Two Sections, 60 pages

For the first time since the 1960s, Oceanside crowns its newest Miss Fire Prevention to help represent the city. A10 For the bonobos An animal conservationist from Congo embarks on a West Coast tour to raise funds and awareness. B4

him to one year’s pay and severance pay if he is voted out of office by the next elected City Council. The current council is split on the decision to hire Jepsen. Mayor Jim Wood and Councilwoman Esther Sanchez do not support his appointment. They served on the 2006 City Council and said Jepsen left under a dark cloud, although no wrongdoing was legally proven against him. Jepsen is said to have been connected to a city employee who hired an underqualified friend for a city job and was let go along with the new hire, and another city employee who moved city dirt to a residential property under

Arts & Entertainment . A24 Food & Wine . . . . . . . . A16

Afghan human rights activist Malalai Joya will be speaking in Carlsbad Oct. 21 while on an 11-city book tour. B1

Legals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A27 Opinion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A4 Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A20

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CARLSBAD — Carlsbad has devised a new strategy for enhancing access and recreation along the city’s coastline. With this effort, the city aspires to advance more livable streets projects and pave the way for enhancing beach services and recreation with a new partnership with the California State Parks Department. During the Oct. 15 City Council meeting, both city staff and council members concurred that enhancing the city’s coastline for residents and visi-

tors should be a priority for Carlsbad. “This is a real opportunity for everyone to meet a dream that most stakeholders have,” said Mayor Matt Hall. Assistant City Manager Gary Barberio explained that city surveys, particularly those conducted for Envision Carlsbad, revealed that residents wanted more services and gathering spaces along the beaches. “A lot of the reason people chose to live in TURN TO COASTLINE ON A21


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