The Coast News, April 4, 2025

Palomar losing millions Airport

Judge to consider halting AA flights

By Walker Armstrong CARLSBAD

— Concerns are growing over the future of McClellan-Palomar Airport after San Diego County officials revealed the municipal airport is facing a $3.8 million budget shortfall this year.

County staff announced the news during a March 21 presentation to the Palomar Airport Advisory Committee, reporting that the airport is expected to generate $4.5 million in revenue while spending $8.3 million in the 2024-25 fiscal year.

The gap is being filled with money from the Airport Enterprise Fund, which supports the county’s eight airports. Officials did not say exactly where those extra funds came from.

Dom Betro, a member of the Palomar Airport Action Network, said this was the first time the full extent of the airport’s losses had been made public.

“We thought they were losing between $1 and $2 million, which is a lot each year,” Betro said in an interview with The Coast News. “And then we were blown away with this revelation that they’re losing $3.8 million.”

According to the report, $1.2 million of the airport’s revenue comes from rent and leases. The remaining $3.3

Wave of kindness

Cardiff resident Mark Drewelow, a bodysurfer and founder of global disaster relief nonprofit YachtAid Global, is being remembered for his lifelong love of the ocean and commitment to humanitarian service. Story on 6

Girl, 9, dies after dental surgery

By Leo Place

VISTA — The San Diego Police Department and San Diego County Medical Examiner’s Office are investigating the death of a 9-year-old girl who passed away just hours after undergoing dental surgery at a Vista dentist’s office.

Silvanna Moreno, who lived in San Diego, was placed under anesthesia for her surgery at Dreamtime Dentistry in Vista Village on March 18. She was under the care

of Dr. Ryan Watkins, a licensed dentist and anesthesiologist.

Moreno was discharged after surgery in stable condition and brought home, with family checking on her throughout the day. Family called 911 after she was discovered unresponsive later in the afternoon, and she was pronounced deceased around 5:45 p.m. at Rady Children’s Hospital after medics attempted life-saving measures “to no avail,” according to the Medical Examiner’s Office.

The Medical Examiner’s Office is still determining the cause of death.

As of Tuesday, a GoFundMe

set up by Moreno’s family has received over $16,000 in donations.

The third grader at Sherman Elementary School was “the sunshine in every room she entered” and is remembered as “kind, caring, and always happy, a true friend to everyone she met.”

“The pain of losing such a bright and joyful soul is immeasurable for her family and everyone who knew her,” her family stated on the GoFundMe page.

A statement released by Watkins and Dreamtime Dentistry states that Moreno was referred for dental treatment under gen-

MORENO

Front Porch Gallery celebrates 20th Anniversary with new exhibit

Front Porch Gallery starts the celebration of its 20th anniversary with the opening of the Surfing Madonna “Save the Ocean 5” Art & Poetry Exhibit. The show, which is open now and runs through May 28th, 2025, will explore urgent environmental themes, climate change, expressions of beauty and the rejuvenation of the spirit that can be found in nature. The exhibition is free and open to the public.

Front Porch Gallery Director Cathy Carey said, “Being close to the ocean is part of the sensational experience of the gallery. To celebrate our 20th Anniversary this year we are honored to be collaborating with Surfing Madonna Oceans Project to bring the community the fifth ‘Save the Ocean’ art and poetry exhibit.”

This year, the gallery juried in over 60 artists and poets for the show which is centered around a shared commitment to environmental stewardship. “By showcasing the diverse perspectives of these creatives, Front Porch Gallery hopes to inspire viewers and participants to have meaningful discussions about environmental degradation and how the ocean can provide a place of beauty, solace and rejuvenation for the next twenty years to come,” said Carey.

Carey believes the exhibition comes at a critical moment, as Southern California is already witnessing the devastating effects of ongoing climate change in 2025 and notes how the region’s creative communities have been particularly hard hit from loss of homes and studios, galleries, theatres and the destruction of significant collections of art in the January fires. “’Save the Ocean 5’ aims to amplify the voices of these creative professionals who are dedicated to raising awareness and fostering positive change through art,” Carey said.

Front Porch Gallery, which opened at its current location on April 2, 2005, is part of Front Porch, a nonprofit organization that supports senior living communities, affordable housing communities and programs and services nationwide.

Inspired by Ruth’s Table, its sister gallery in San Francisco, Front Porch Gallery continues to host invitational and juried exhibits of excellent art and poetry as well as offer free art classes that encourage creative engagements and social connections. The gallery places an emphasis on creating a space for adults over sixty and adults with learning differences.

Save the Ocean 5 is made possible through the dedication of the Surfing Madonna Oceans Project, funding from The Front Porch Communities Foundation and the support of passionate artists and community members. 2903 Carlsbad Blvd. www.frontporchgallery.org (760) 795-6120

Encinitas upholds Sugar Sweet Farm permit

Council rejects neighbor’s appeal in win for farm

By Walker Armstrong ENCINITAS — The

Encinitas City Council on March 26 denied a neighbor’s appeal and upheld the city’s approval of an agricultural permit for Sugar Sweet Farm, allowing the Olivenhain property to continue operating a community garden with small animals and a temporary food stand.

The council’s unanimous decision affirms a January determination by the city’s Development Services Department, which approved the permit after concluding the farm’s operations were largely consistent with the city’s urban agriculture ordinance and zoning regulations. However, the farm’s practice of hosting popular goat yoga classes is no longer allowed under the permit.

Located on Fortuna Ranch Road, Sugar Sweet Farm sits within a rural residential zone and is developed with a single-family home, an accessory dwelling unit and a three-car garage. The agricultural permit allows for a 10-plot community garden, up to 100 small animals, small-scale agricultural production and a temporary food stand.

Elizabeth Sugarman, whose family owns and operates the farm, said Sugar Sweet Farm was a “family-run organic hobby farm” and “a cornerstone of Olivenhain for over 20 years.” She emphasized that the farm represents her family’s home, passion and life.

“Despite the challenges and misrepresentations, our commitment to our incredi-

ble community remains unwavering,” Sugarman said during a video presentation prepared for the council.

“As we near the completion of this permit process, we are hopeful for a resolution that will allow us all to live peacefully together.”

Associate Planner J. Dichoso told the council that the project met the permit requirements and that concerns raised in the appeal —

including traffic, fire access, animal care, environmental impacts and notification procedures — had been evaluated per the city’s municipal code.

“The Ag permit will remedy the code violation issued in October 2023, and conditions of approval ensure compliance such that the Ag permit cannot be intensified beyond what has been approved,” Dichoso

said. “Future modifications to the permit need to be reviewed by the city, and the Ag permit can be revoked or suspended by the city.”

Dichoso noted that Sugar Sweet Farm is only the third property in Encinitas to receive this type of agricultural permit, and staff recommended an added condition requiring the farm to demonstrate compliance with County of San Diego health and safety regulations before using the permit.

The appellant, Gary Filips, who lives near the farm, began by expressing frustration over what he described as misleading media narratives. Filips denied accusations that he was trying to shut down the farm and insisted that his appeal was grounded in adherence to municipal code, not personal grievances or a public relations campaign.

“The Sugarmans were advised on October 31 to immediately cease all ac-

tivity associated with the unpermitted business Sugar Sweet Farm — cancel reservations and remove all advertisements,” Filips said. “They’ve since resumed doing it.”

During his comments, Filips presented several videos and photos he took of the Sugarman property and its visitors, saying they demonstrated the farm’s lack of compliance with municipal codes. But some residents mentioned during public comment that Filips’ videos made them uncomfortable.

“The Filips had come onto the property to video us without our consent, and it’s extremely troubling and alarming as a young woman, to be videoed without your consent,” said Grace Caponetto, a 24-year-old volunteer at Sugar Sweet Farm.

Caponetto said some of the videos were taken during yoga classes where the group of mainly women and children were filmed in “compromising, uncomfort able positions.”

The Sugarmans have

also reported the Filips driving by the property and filming them whenever a visiting car was parked in their driveway.

During public comment, around 35 other residents addressed the council, most of whom voiced their support for Sugar Sweet Farm.

Matt Adams, a resident of Olivenhein for 23 years, called the farm a “community asset.” Rancho Bernardo resident Maria Gaby, a preschool teacher and health enthusiast who has referred several clients and families to Sugar Sweet Farm, called it “a testament of love, compassion and commitment to humanity.”

Planning Commissioner Robert Prendergast, who represents Olivehnhein and spoke as a private citizen, said he supported denying the appeal and told the council the Sugarmans have been “wonderful neighbors.” Speaking to concerns about traffic flow, Prendergast said he doesn’t believe

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ELIZABETH SUGARMAN and her son, Bubba, hold baby goats on March 31 at the family’s Olivenhain farm. The city approved an agricultural permit allowing the longtime Encinitas residents to continue their community garden and farm camps for kids. Photo by Jordan P. Ingram

ELIZABETH SUGARMAN feeds miniature donkey MilkShake, left, and mini pony LadyBug. Photo by Jordan P. Ingram

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Enough is enough

By John Van Cleef

Arecent social media post by Save Encinitas Now crossed a line that should never be crossed.

In their attempt to stoke fear and misinformation, they not only made unfounded claims about Community Resource Center (CRC) and the people we serve — they used language that dehumanizes our unhoused neighbors, and likened people in need of food to rats and seagulls.

The cowardice of hiding behind the veil of anonymity, combined with their misuse of facts and cherry-picked data is annoying, yes — but far more troubling is their portrayal of people in crisis.

That kind of rhetoric isn’t just false. It’s reprehensible.

The people CRC serves are not scavengers or pests. They are human beings. Many are longtime residents who are parents, seniors, veterans — people facing

the unimaginable burden of losing their homes, their health, or their safety.

They deserve compassion, not contempt. Save Encinitas Now claims to be preserving the “character” of Encinitas. But their words and tactics betray the very character they pretend to protect.

The true character of Encinitas is grounded in compassion, dignity, and community. This is the city where, during World War II, the Ecke family safeguarded the property of Japanese-American families who were unjustly sent to internment camps — standing for dignity when others remained silent.

This is the city where CRC was founded 46 years ago to support neighbors experiencing hunger, homelessness, and abuse.

That legacy lives on in the many community members, faith groups, nonprofits, and volunteers who choose to help, not hate.

Compassion is the

character of Encinitas. Dignity is the character of Encinitas.

I call on the mayor and City Council to live up to the commitment you made during the State of the City address, “to compassionately care for individuals experiencing homelessness”; and to publicly denounce the rhetoric of social media groups like Save Encinitas Now and Encinitas Keepin It Real for undermining the authentic character of Encinitas.

Now is the time to speak up and affirm the dignity of every person.

Silence, in the face of this kind of language, is complicity.

To our neighbors in need: We see you. We value you. And we remain committed to building a community where everyone has access to the resources they need to live with dignity.

John Van Cleef is CEO of Community Resource Center.

Unpaid tolls? It’s a scam

By Summer Stephan

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f you’ve received a text message saying to pay your FasTrak lane tolls by a certain date to avoid a fine and keep your license, it’s a scam. Messages about unpaid tolls have been hitting cellphones and email accounts from coast to coast. Scammers are pretending to be tolling agencies in hopes of hooking drivers to steal their money or their identity. If you get a text out of the blue asking to pay unpaid tolls with a link that takes you to a page to enter your credit card information, stop. It’s a phishing scam.

These scams trick innocent people into going to phony websites that look legitimate, leading unsuspecting victims to click on links that download malware and give access to private information. This could lead to extortion, identity

theft and financial ruin.

If you receive a text or email from someone purporting to be from a toll agency or any other authority asking you to pay or face consequences, do not click on unsolicited links and do not deal with the person sending the message.

Instead, directly contact your financial institution or the company the bad actor may be impersonating.

Here are common phishing scams:

• A delivery notice purporting to be from Amazon, UPS or FedEx saying a delivery is late or can’t be made.

• A utility shut-off message from SDG&E saying services are scheduled to be shut off.

• A computer pop-up or email message saying your anti-virus subscription, such as McAfee, has expired and must be renewed today.

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Disney cowed by political power

For many generations, an American proverb stated that “Money talks, (other stuff) walks.”

But maybe that old saying needs revision, as the sixth largest publicly traded corporation in California right now has plenty of money, but appears intimidated by raw political power.

Of course, the Walt Disney Co. has been through a lot in recent years. Much of it was because the firm — whose Disney World resort near Orlando makes it the largest employer in Florida — tried to take a principled stand against a Florida law forbidding teachers from mentioning homosexuality or gay lifestyles in classrooms below grade 3 and in many others at higher levels.

That law has been nicknamed “Don’t say gay.”

Anyone believing most Floridians object to this censorship might want to consult election returns subsequent to that law’s passage. Republicans have dominated elections in once-purple Florida during that time span like never before. GOP Gov. Ron DeSantis likes to say his state is “where ‘wokism’ goes to die.”

DeSantis took revenge on Disney quickly after the firm opposed his pet policy. He altered the nature and makeup of a local board governing development around Disney World, replacing company appointees with his own.

That substantially contradicted the terms under which Disney created its vast Florida amusement park, sports and hotel complex — but no one outside Disney seemed to mind. The company could not stop the change despite its more than $91 billion in annual revenue.

that its image can be affected negatively by aggressive politicians, and it knows no politician is more aggressive than the recently-restored President Trump.

So Disney will now bend over backward not to offend. That’s why its wholly owned subsidiary the ABC television network paid a $15 million libel settlement to Trump’s presidential library fund rather than fight in court against his libel lawsuit, which looked to most legal experts like a sure loser, It’s also why company CEO Robert Iger, who once tweeted that “don’t say gay” “will put vulnerable young LGBTQ people in jeopardy,” changed his tune. He subsequently told an investors’ meeting he would discourage overt Disney political stances.

“The stories you tell have to really reflect the audience that you’re trying to reach, but that audience, because they are so diverse…can be turned off by certain things,” he said. So, he said, Disney will avoid politics.

“Our primary mission needs to be to entertain,” he said. “It should not be agenda driven.”

Of course, movies have often driven public opinion without direct preaching. That was the case with classic films like Columbia Pictures’ “Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner” and “To Kill a Mockingbird,” distributed by Universal-International Films.

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• A text from a toll agency saying you have unpaid tolls.

Don’t click, call or answer if:

• You get a phone call you didn’t expect saying there is a problem with your computer.

• You get a message that a foreign spammer attacked your system and you need to pay to protect your banking information.

• If you are asked to make payment in Bitcoin or wire transfer, it is a scam.

• Never, under any circumstances allow anyone to install remote access software onto your computer or device.

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Now Disney, whose animated film “Strange World” featured the company’s first biracial gay teenage hero, appears done with principle.

For Disney wants to be beloved by all, as it was in the heyday of Mickey Mouse, Goofy, the little mermaid and others among its cartoon characters.

But one poll of Florida voters last year showed only 27% of Republicans in the state had a positive view of Disney, compared with 76% of Democrats. Altogether, only a bare majority liked Disney.

Previous surveys had showed almost universal love of most things Disney.

The company can’t tolerate such limited positivity from potential fans and customers when corporate profits and executive survival require across-theboard approval, maybe even love.

Disney is now aware

And during a hiatus in Iger’s tenure as Disney chief, the company did release some films with racial content, like “Black Panther” and “Coco.”

Those movies were unusual for Disney, most of whose films previously avoided edgy content, instead featuring characters like Bambi, Pinocchio and Donald Duck.

So expect Disney’s movie fare and its conduct around other corporate assets to revert to the kind of tame content for which the company was long known.

As one pop culture professor told a reporter the other day, “You don’t want to get in a fight with the head of a government. Politics is not good business.”

At least not for Disney, which gave it a brief try and has now meekly implied that for it, profits come before principles.

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MURAL MAESTRO

Cardiff artist completes latest mural at Solana Beach

By Leo Place SOLANA BEACH —

Prolific local mural artist

Kevin Anderson has completed his latest work at the Solana Beach Post Office, with nine colorful coastal scenes breathing life into the building’s interior.

The mural was commissioned by the Solana Beach Civic and Historical Society, which has led beautification projects, including a sculpture garden and landscaping at the post office, for several years.

Anderson, who grew up in Solana Beach, took iconic local spots as inspiration for his paintings.

Visitors will see a view of Fletcher Cove as they first enter the historic post office, followed by scenes of the downtown Plaza area, train station, La Colonia de Eden Gardens, Harbaugh Seaside trails, the train station, Annie’s Canyon, and various underwater scenes.

The project took six months to complete, with Anderson working four to five hours per day beginning in September, taking occasional breaks for other projects, and finishing

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in March. To celebrate his work, a formal ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held on April 26 from 3 to 5 p.m.

“I treat my murals like an artist treats a canvas — I really put my all into it,”

Anderson said. If people can come in for a moment, smile, and enjoy themselves, that’s great.”

Anderson has been an artist since his days at San Dieguito Academy, but has painted murals in the Encinitas area for around 35 years. His work can be seen on buildings throughout Cardiff and Leucadia, such as the new Shatto building, the Encinitas library, San Dieguito Academy High School, and next to Besta Wan Pizza.

His largest works include a series of 20-foottall murals at the Solana Gateway Business Center on Lomas Santa Fe Drive, and a 72-foot-long mural inside the pedestrian tunnel at Civita Park in Mission Valley.

The civic and historical society noticed Anderson’s work at the Solana Gateway and eventually asked him if he would be interested in

sprucing up the post office’s interior. He agreed.

“For more than 70 years, our organization’s mission has been to support civic education and

the beautification of our community,” society president Jojo Dodson Bogard said. “The freshly-painted walls provided a canvas for furthering those goals, and

after Postmaster Richard Zamora agreed to partner on the project, Kevin was the obvious artist for the job.”

Anderson’s roots in Solana Beach run deep. He attended Skyline Elementary and Earl Warren Middle schools before attending San Dieguito Academy, where he began diving into art.

He briefly attended Palomar College before a professor encouraged him to pursue art further at Long Beach State University. Throughout that time, he continued to live in Cardiff, sleeping in his car in Long Beach during the week and driving home on the weekends.

Post-grad, he worked as an illustrator for several years before eventually

beginning to paint murals. The more he painted, the more people sought him out.

“It’s just been building and building and building, word of mouth,” Anderson said. “I’m in my sixties now, and my sixties have been my best and most productive years for painting murals. I’ll just keep going.”

His favorite thing to paint is the ocean through murals or on a canvas set up in the sand. Along with views of the water, one of the underwater scenes at the post office features vivid orange Garibaldi fish that Anderson has seen at Tabletops reef in Solana Beach.

Residents running errands at the post office have seen the progression over the months. On Monday, as Anderson added a couple of last touches, several stopped to compliment him on his work.

“As long as I can keep painting murals, I can continue with my dream,” he said.

To learn more about Anderson’s work, visit fineartbykevinanderson.com.

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CARDIFF ARTIST Kevin Anderson has completed his latest mural at the Solana Beach Post Office, exhibiting underwater motifs and scenes of the city’s most iconic spots, including a scene from La Colonia Park, pictured above. Photo by Leo Place

THE PREVIOUSLY blank walls of the Solana Beach Post Office now feature colorful coastal motifs. Photo by Leo Place

Choosing Your Next Ride: Gas, Hybrid, or Electric?

North County offers a diverse range of local dealerships to lease or purchase your next vehicle, featuring American standards like Cadillac, Chevrolet, GMC Trucks, Chrysler, and Ford, German luxury brands including Audi, BMW, Porsche, and MercedesBenz, and reliable Japanese makes such as Toyota, Lexus, Honda, Infiniti, and Mazda.

Choosing the right car often means deciding between gaspowered, hybrid, or all-electric vehicles. Each type has unique advantages based on lifestyle, environmental priorities, and budget considerations.

Gas-powered cars offer reliability, familiarity, and convenience, especially for long trips with readily available fueling stations. However, they produce significant greenhouse gases, contribute to air pollution, and expose owners to fluctuating fuel costs.

Hybrid vehicles strike a balance, combining gasoline engines with electric motors for improved fuel efficiency and reduced emissions compared to traditional cars.

Hybrids excel in city driving, utilizing regenerative braking during frequent stops to recharge batteries, and provide reassurance regarding charging station availability.

All-electric vehicles (EVs) represent the cutting edge of sustainable transportation. With zero direct emissions, EVs substantially reduce pollution and enhance air quality. They offer lower running costs due to cheaper electricity and reduced maintenance. Nevertheless, EV drivers face limitations such as battery range anxiety, longer charging times, and reliance on charging infrastructure.

Ultimately, the optimal choice depends on individual needs.

Frequent long-distance drivers might favor hybrids or fuel-efficient gas vehicles for practicality. Urban commuters and environmentally conscious consumers increasingly find EVs appealing, especially as charging networks expand and battery technology advances. Hybrids provide an excellent intermediate solution for those eager to reduce their environmental impact without fully committing to electric vehicles.

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Encinitas bodysurfer, humanitarian dies at 60

YachtAid Global founder loved the sea, helping others

By Walker Armstrong ENCINITAS — Mark Drewelow,

a pioneering humanitarian and beloved figure in the bodysurfing community, died suddenly of a heart attack on March 1, according to his family. He was 60.

Drewelow, who lived in Encinitas, was widely known for his lifelong connection to the ocean and his efforts to use that connection to help others. In 2006, he founded YachtAid Global, a nonprofit coordinating superyacht owners and crews to deliver humanitarian aid and disaster relief to underserved coastal communities.

According to Surfer Magazine, one of Drewelow’s final projects, Operation Soni, involved evacuating women and children from Ukraine while delivering food, medical supplies and other necessities. The publication described Drewelow as “a lover of the water in the purest sense” who dedicated his life to service and adventure.

Drewelow was born March 24, 1964, in Kingsville, Texas, to David, a U.S. Marine fighter pilot, and Alice, a teacher, according to an obituary published on the Dignity Memorial website. He grew up on military bases nationwide and became a lifeguard at age 15.

He played water polo and swam at Dana Hills High School in Dana Point before joining the NCAA championship water polo team at UC Irvine in 1982. He later transferred to Saddleback College.

In 1984, Drewelow took a bike trip around the Mediterranean with a friend. After the trip, he remained in Europe, searching for surf and taking work aboard yachts. Over time, he rose through the ranks to be-

come a captain.

After two decades working at sea, Drewelow married Cristina, whom he met in Australia. They settled in Encinitas, where they raised two daughters, Julia and Lucy. In 2003, the couple launched C2C, a yacht support company.

Drewelow’s goal was to build a global network of agents operating with a high standard of ethics. “Together we are stronger,” he said, according to Dignity Memorial.

YachtAid Global began in Drewelow’s garage, initially funded by him and his family, who purchased and packed supplies to be delivered by yacht. According to Dignity Memorial, the organization grew into a recognized force in the yachting and disaster relief sectors.

Beyond his work in global aid, Drewelow was deeply committed to the sport of bodysurfing. He was often seen wearing a yellow swim cap at Seaside Beach in Cardiff.

“Bodysurfing was his meditation, his relaxation,” his family wrote in his obituary. In 2016, Drewelow competed in his first bodysurfing contest in Brazil, where he placed fourth. He continued competing and later became the first bodysurf coach for Team USA.

“(Mark’s) departure is shocking, unbearable and quick,” his younger brother Richard wrote on social

media. “Mark’s unrecoverable heart attack cascades as a slow rolling tsunami of gut-wretching grief for this family, community of friends, business associates, philanthropists, fellow musicians and world ranked athletes on a global scale.”

According to Richard, Mark had spent his final morning in the ocean, training for a world bodysurfing competition in Australia and sharing waves with his older brother in the sport they both loved.

“...I don’t know that I can feel any deeper grief. My heart has not visited this place. For now, we can’t escape this sorrow and deepening despair,” Richard wrote.

Surfer Magazine noted Drewelow’s role as a supporter of USA Bodysurfing and his presence in surf media. He also collaborated with Waves For Water, a nonprofit that delivers clean water solutions to areas in need.

A rosary and funeral mass were held March 13 at St. John’s Catholic Church in Encinitas. A paddle-out memorial was held March 29 at Seaside Beach in Cardiff, followed by a celebration of life at The Grauer School.

Drewelow is survived by his wife, Cristina; daughters, Julia and Lucy; parents, David and Alice; sister, Kelly; brothers, Richard and David; and nieces, Sophia and Vivian.

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LOCAL BODYSURFER Mark Drewelow, who died March 1, was the founder of YachtAid Global, a nonprofit coordinating superyacht owners and crews to deliver humanitarian aid to underserved coastal communities. Courtesy photo/YachtAid Global

MARK DREWELOW is shown bodysurfing, the sport he loved, at Itacoatiara beach in Brazil. Photo by Tony Dandrea

Woman arraigned in slaying

By City News Service RAMONA

— An excon suspected of fatally stabbing her wife, a veteran state firefighter, at their Ramona home and then fleeing to Mexico, pleaded not guilty March 26 to a murder charge.

Yolanda Marodi, 53, is accused of killing her spouse of two years, Cal Fire Capt. Rebecca “Becky’’ Marodi, at the couple’s Rancho Villa Road home on the night of Feb. 17.

Deputies responding to a report of an assault found the 49-year-old victim suffering from stab wounds to her neck, chest and abdomen. Rebecca Marodi, who had worked for the state firefighting agency for more than 30 years, died at the scene.

Yolanda Marodi allegedly headed across the U.S.-Mexico border shortly after the killing. Mexican authorities arrested her on Saturday near a hotel in the Ferrocarril neighborhood of Mexicali, according to the San Diego County District Attorney’s Office.

At Yolanda Marodi’s initial court appearance on Wednesday afternoon, Superior Court Judge Peter Lynch ordered that she remain in custody without bail, citing 34 stabbing or slashing wounds that Rebecca Marodi allegedly sustained in the fatal attack.

The judge also referenced Yolanda Marodi’s “violent criminal history’’ through her prior voluntary manslaughter conviction, which involved the stabbing death of her previous spouse.

Marodi appeared in court remotely from a hospital bed, though the reason for her hospitalization was not disclosed. Though she will be jailed without bail after she’s discharged from the hospital, a hearing was set for next month to potentially revisit her bail status.

According to an arrest-warrant declaration filed by a detective with the San Diego County District Attorney’s Office, Rebecca Marodi had sought to leave the marriage shortly before she was killed.

The day after the slaying, the court document asserts, the suspect sent someone a text message stating, “Becky came home and told me she was leaving me, she met someone else, all the messages were lies. We had a big fight and I hurt her ... I’m sorry.’’

The warrant declaration states that surveillance-camera footage captured images of Rebecca Marodi fleeing their home

O’side elected officials float tenant safeguards

Figueroa, Joyce target renters on tight budgets

By Samantha Nelson OCEANSIDE

— Two Oceanside City Council members plan to introduce an ordinance establishing some of the region’s first local protections for rental tenants.

Deputy Mayor Eric Joyce and Councilmember Jimmy Figueroa announced the proposed ordinance during a press conference on March 31, Cesar Chavez Day, in honor of the late civil and labor rights leader who advocated for stable housing for farmworkers.

For both council members, addressing housing stability is a public health issue as more residents struggle to keep up with rising costs.

“Displacement leads to poorer health outcomes and limits access to healthcare and undermines every fabric of our community,” Figueroa said.

Figueroa said 41% of the city’s housing stock consists of rental units, and 74% of lower-income households are burdened by high rents.

“These families are one paycheck, one rent increase away from losing everything,” he said.

Both council members shared personal experiences with housing instability. Figueroa said his family lives “paycheck to paycheck” and worries about unexpected costs. Joyce recalled being evicted so his landlord could renovate and rerent the property at a higher rate.

Others also shared their struggles with finding stable housing in Oceanside.

Michelle Gonzalez, a former student of Figueroa’s during his time supervising the Libby Lake Project REACH youth program, said her family was evicted from their longtime home in Libby Lake. The landlord had claimed a relative would be moving in, but Gonzalez said they later

ACCORDING TO Figueroa, 74% of lower-income households are burdened by high rents. Courtesy photo

found out new tenants were paying a higher rent.

“We don’t need to make rehousing another issue for our working families,” Gonzalez said. “This is our city despite every burden we face to be able to still live in it.”

According to Joyce, the proposed ordinance would expand on the California Tenant Protection Act of 2019 by requiring a higher relocation payment for nofault evictions and creating a local right-to-return provision for tenants evicted due to substantial remodels or other no-fault reasons.

County’s first rent stabilization ordinance, Joyce said. While the state currently allows rent increases of 5% plus the change in the Consumer Price Index (CPI), capped at 10% annually, Oceanside’s ordinance would cap rent hikes at 5% annually, eliminating the CPI provision.

Joyce acknowledged that state law limits how far cities can go with rent control measures, noting the local ordinance would apply only to multifamily and apartment housing built before Feb. 1, 1995.

“We’re going to do as

These families are one paycheck, one rent increase away from losing everything.”

Councilmember Jimmy Figueroa Oceanside City Council

Joyce said tenants foced to relocate for reasons beyond their control would receive two months’ rent instead of one. Seniors and people with disabilities would be entitled to three months’ rent.

“These provisions go a long way to creating a stable environment for our renting seniors,” Joyce said.

Joyce said that, unlike state law, which begins protecting tenants after one year of tenancy, Oceanside’s proposed ordinance would take effect from the first day of a lease.

The proposal would also establish San Diego

City reviews housing progress

By Leo Place SOLANA BEACH —

The city of Solana Beach is continuing to issue permits for proposed housing projects to meet obligations in its 6th Cycle Housing Element, while several more housing developments are seeking city approval.

The 6th Cycle Housing Element, which covers the period of 2021-2029, outlines housing production requirements for California cities and plans for implementing various programs to facilitate housing construction.

Solana Beach is required to permit 875 units in this cycle and adopt 37 specific housing-related programs.

At the City Council’s March 26 meeting, city staff provided an annual update regarding the city’s Housing Element progress as of the end of 2024.

Assistant Planner John Delmer said the city has issued building permits for 178 housing units with 697 remaining, equal to 20% of its 6th Cycle allocation. In addition, 35 of the 37 housing programs required within the Housing Element are either completed or ongoing, with several adopted in late 2024.

“The completion and ongoing monitoring of 35 out of 37 programs demonstrates the city’s strong commitment to promoting housing development in our community,” Delmer said.

Of the 875 units allocated to Solana Beach, 316 must be for extremely low and very low-income households (those making less than 50% of San Diego County’s median fixed income, or MFI); 159 units for low-income (51-80% of county MFI); 160 units for moderate-income (81120% of county MFI); and 240 units for above moderate-income (120% or more of county MFI).

As of December 2024, Solana Beach has issued permits for 32 low-income units, 80 moderate-income units, and 66 above moderate-income units. The city has not issued any permits for very low-income units.

Housing progress

many as we can as the state allows us to do,” he said.

The ordinance would also aim to raise awareness of tenant rights and protections. Joyce said many residents are unaware of existing statewide protections, and that many mobile home residents face similar challenges.

Under the proposal, landlords must file all eviction notices with the city within five days. The city would also provide tenants access to legal services.

Joyce and Figueroa plan to introduce the ordinance at the April 9 City Council meeting.

last year. One developer has also submitted a pre-application to build 345 residential apartments near the Vons shopping center, including 42 affordable units. The city’s Housing Element programs outline various goals for encouraging housing production. In addition to the 24 completed and 11 ongoing programs, two remain for the city to implement.

Program 1M involves implementing a development process for extremely low-income households and special needs developments, and Program 3D consists of the adoption of the City’s Safety Element. Both are expected to be completed by the end of the year.

One of the programs the city completed in 2024 was the issuance of a request for proposals for The Pearl affordable housing project on South Sierra Avenue. For years, city leaders have expressed interest in revamping the failed project.

Skyrocketing costs led the previous developer of The Pearl to abandon it at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. The previous plans included 10 multi-bedroom units in a mixed-use development on a city-owned public parking lot.

The city issued a new RFP for the project in December but did not receive any formal proposals by the February deadline. Delmer said that before trying again later this year, officials will seek information about why it did not garner interest.

Solana Beach has also made good progress on its development of accessory dwelling units (ADUs), and is on track to exceed its Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) goal for these units, city leaders said.

Even with more projects coming down the pipeline, Mayor Lesa Heebner expressed frustration with the sheer number of units the city is required to build and the lack of support from the state to do so.

In 2024, the city issued building permits for 82 units across various projects. This includes the Solana Highlands renovation project, which will bring 62 new units to the city, including 32 deed-restricted for seniors and 20 accessory dwelling units.

Other planned units are in various stages of review, and are not counted towards the city’s total at this time. For example, the city issued entitlements for 26 units last year, including the 13-unit Stevens 13 project planned for Stevens Avenue and the 12-unit Shea Homes project on Bell Ranch Road.

The city also received applications for various projects totaling 49 units

“We have been building like crazy, and the number we got in our RHNA allocation was so outrageously high that it is impossible to meet,” Heebner said. To realize the construction of affordable units, the city has to rely on its inclusionary housing ordinance, which requires 15% of units in a project to be deed-restricted as low-income. While there used to be more incentives for developers, leaders noted the state has taken away many of these tools.

“I’m frustrated, because we did used to have some carrots we could offer for deed-restricted affordable, and it did at least generate one affordable unit,” Councilmember Jewel Edson said. “It would be nice if we had those things back, but we don’t.”

NEWLY ELECTED Councilmember Jimmy Figueroa highlights the importance of rental protections for tenants during a March 31 press conference. Figueroa and Deputy Mayor Eric Joyce, left, will introduce a tenant protection ordinance next week.

Photo by Samantha Nelson

MARODI

Vista helps fund local shelter

By Leo Place VISTA —

The Vista City Council agreed to provide $460,000 in one-time emergency funds to local family shelter Operation HOPE North County to bridge the organization’s budget shortfall for the remainder of the 2025 fiscal year.

Operation HOPE operates a 12-room temporary shelter in Vista for families and single women throughout North County and serves around 150 individuals annually, with over 60% of its clients being children.

The nonprofit relies on a combination of government funding, individual donors and foundations to cover its programs, including case management and other supportive services to help clients build self-sufficiency and independence.

Executive Director Esperanza Zapico told the council on Tuesday that the 34% shortfall in the group’s $1.3 million budget is mainly due to inflation, which impacts the costs for shelter services and supplies. The organization has also seen decreased donations across the board, likely due to recent economic uncertainty.

“If we don’t get this funding, we’re gonna be in a tight spot, and we’re gon-

their long-term vision.

Mayor John Franklin, who first brought up the idea of the service contract, suggested that Operation HOPE also work with the city’s financial staff to look over their expenditures and revenues and identify areas where they can run more efficiently.

“There’s no question that the work you do is vital,” Franklin said. “I also want to make sure that we’re making an investment that is truly going to be a bridge, and not just elongate the cliff.”

na spend our next three months wondering, ‘what do we do? Do we close, do we lay off staff?’ We’ll be in a very frantic kind of mode over the next few months trying to figure out what that means for us,” Zapico said.

The Vista City Council unanimously agreed to provide the funds via a service contract with Operation HOPE, with the city manager to determine further details. The funding will support the organization through the end of June.

Council members Corinna Contreras and Jeff Fox, who brought forward the item, said Operation HOPE provides crucial

community services that must be preserved.

“It came to our attention that they are anticipating a major financial hurdle, and that our community was at risk of losing an amazing resource, and so we wanted to bring it to council to see if there’s anything we could do to help this organization and make sure they’re able to survive this,” Fox said.

Council members also emphasized that they don’t want Operation HOPE to return to the same position next year. In addition to the cash infusion, Councilmember Katie Melendez said the city can partner more closely to support

Operation HOPE operates a high-barrier shelter, which means that clients are required to be sober and undergo drug testing during their stay. Zapico said this is crucial for creating a safe environment for children and women fleeing abusive situations.

However, she said Operation HOPE is also interested in operating a low-barrier shelter in the future to meet the needs of other individuals and make the organization eligible for additional funding.

In addition to the shelter, Operation HOPE also runs a food pantry and clothing boutique to help

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Dixon Lake gets new ranger station

By Samantha Nelson ESCONDIDO

— Construction is underway on a new ranger station at Dixon Lake as crews install a trailer to replace the park’s former facility.

For the past three years, Dixon Lake has operated without a central ranger station after the previous trailer — originally installed more than 20 years ago in already used condition — was demolished in 2022 due to a severe mold infestation.

The city solicited bids for the replacement earlier this year and, with City Council approval on March 19, awarded a $398,648.53 contract to Atlas Performance Industries, Inc. According to the agreement, installation must be completed within 120 days of the city’s notice to proceed with construction.

First established in 1976, the Dixon Lake Recreation Area is operated by the lakes division of Escondido’s Utilities Department. The lake sits at an elevation of 1,045 feet in the avocado-covered foothills about one mile northeast of the city, adjacent to the southern entrance of Daley Ranch via La Honda Drive.

The park features several miles of hiking and biking trails, climbing areas, fishing and other water activities, playgrounds, picnic spots and camping sites.

In other park updates, city spokesperson Mike Thorne says the city hopes to restore water service at the Daley Ranch House restrooms in the coming weeks.

Though he did not specify the exact issue, Thorne said it was a “complex” problem with the water system.

Distracted driving

The Escondido Police Department reminds drivers to stay focused, keep their eyes forward and keep their hands on the wheel as part of Distracted Driving Awareness Month.

This month, officers will be on high alert for drivers who are in violation of the state’s hands-free cell phone law. Whether checking a phone, eating or adjusting the radio, distractions can have devastating consequences, according to the department.

“Distracted Driving Awareness Month is an important reminder that even a moment of inattention or a quick glance at the phone can lead to serious consequences,’’ Interim Chief of Police Ryan Banks said.

Under the current hands-free cell phone law, drivers are not allowed to hold phones or electronic communication devices while operating a vehicle, which includes talking, texting or using an app.

Officials said using a hand-held cell phone while driving is punishable by a fine, and violating the hands-free law for a second time within 36 months of a prior conviction for the same offense will result in a point being added to a driver’s record.

According to the 2024 California Statewide Public Opinion Survey, nearly 74% of motorists said that driving while texting was their biggest safety concern.

In 2022, 148 people were killed in distracted driving traffic crashes throughout the state, according to the department.

— City News Service

OPERATION HOPE North County, which operates a 45-bed shelter for women and families in Vista, is at risk of having to reduce programs due to a budget shortfall. Courtesy photo

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DIXON LAKE has operated without a ranger station since the original trailer was torn down in 2022. Photo by Samantha Nelson

Encinitas backs trail upgrades in grant push

FY25-26 priorities

By Walker Armstrong ENCINITAS —

The Encinitas City Council has identified two transportation infrastructure projects to submit for potential grant funding through the San Diego Association of Governments’ Smart Growth Incentive Program Cycle 6.

After reviewing staff recommendations and discussing various project proposals, the council voted on March 19 to apply for grant funding for Trail 82 and the La Costa Avenue Pedestrian Path, prioritizing pedestrian and bicycle safety improvements in key city areas.

The SGIP grants support projects that enhance housing-supportive infrastructure, pedestrian and bicycle connectivity, and transportation improvements in alignment with smart growth principles. The deadline for applications is April 7.

The two projects approved for grant submission include:

Trail 82 (Rancho Santa Fe Road): This project, estimated at $5.5 million, aims to improve pedestrian and bicycle access along a critical corridor linking Encinitas Boulevard and El Camino Real. If awarded the grant, the city will contribute a $250,000 match. The 0.95-mile (5,016 feet) trail will run from Encinitas Boulevard to El Camino Del Norte along the east side of Rancho Santa Fe Road, connecting several sections of existing trails.

La Costa Avenue Pedestrian Path: The city is seek-

ing $1.2 million to enhance pedestrian infrastructure along La Costa Avenue near recent housing developments. If awarded the grant, the city will provide a $100,000 match.

Council members noted that these projects align with long-standing community concerns about pedestrian and cyclist safety, particularly along Trail 82, which runs on the east side of Rancho Santa Fe Road from Encinitas Boulevard to El Camino Del Norte.

“Trail 82 is a forgotten trail in the city,” said Councilmember Jim O’Hara. “I think it’s something as a council… we need to ensure it stays on the list going forward.”

City staff had initially recommended submitting grant applications for Santa Fe Drive (Eastern Phase) and the Leucadia-Hygeia roundabout, citing their alignment with SANDAG’s scoring criteria. However, council members opted against pursuing these projects at this time.

Mayor Bruce Ehlers expressed reservations about the Santa Fe Drive project, stating, “I’m not comfort-

able with moving forward if we’re putting Santa Fe on hold and we don’t even know where we’re going to go.”

The council also debated the proposed Leucadia-Hygeia roundabout, a long-planned traffic improvement at the intersection of Leucadia Boulevard and Hygeia Avenue. Some residents spoke against the project, citing concerns over pedestrian safety.

“A roundabout is the biggest waste of money you could spend your money on,” said resident Carol Main. “People are coming down the hill so fast, if they don’t have to stop, they’re not likely to stop — this is where kids cross the street.”

Council members acknowledged the mixed feedback and cost considerations for the roundabout project, which is estimated to require $6.2 million to complete, far exceeding the $3.5 million in grant funding available.

“Ultimately, I’m going to look to my colleagues to help me trade off on what’s the highest priority,” said Ehlers.

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Chene Nicuan Thompson Vista February 17, 2025

In addition to selecting infrastructure projects, the council unanimously approved a letter supporting a regional greenhouse gas emissions inventory project in partnership with Solana Beach and six other cities. The initiative, led by Solana Beach, seeks $150,000 to $400,000 in grant funding to standardize emissions tracking across participating municipalities.

“This is basically a free ride for all the other North County cities,” said Ehlers. “We get to kind of ride their coattails.”

The city will submit its SGIP grant applications by the April deadline, with funding decisions expected later this year.

Councilmembers emphasized the need for better long-term planning to position the city for future grant opportunities. Some members suggested prioritizing project readiness earlier in the budget process to increase the likelihood of securing funding.

“In the future, I hope to get a little bit more headsup getting into the grant season and having some of these things further down the path with the shovel ready,” said Councilmember Luke Shaffer. “It changes my ideas of how we need to get [our priorities] shovel ready for future grants.”

Budget Talks

The Encinitas City Council recently reviewed a draft budget for the upcoming fiscal year, highlighting spending priorities and infrastructure needs while projecting $8.5 million in available funds.

City staff presented the preliminary operating and capital improvement

budget for fiscal year 202526 during a special council meeting on March 26. The proposal includes $113.2 million in expected revenue — a 4.6% increase over the current year — and $105 million in planned spending.

Most of the city’s income comes from taxes, including $71 million from property taxes, $16 million from sales taxes, and $6 million from hotel taxes. Public safety accounts for 43% of spending, and employee salaries and benefits comprise the largest portion of the budget at 54%.

The city’s full-time equivalent staffing level remains flat at 249.4 full-time employees (FTEs).

Finance Director and City Treasurer Tom Gallup said the city expects to finish the current fiscal year with a $6.5 million surplus. After accounting for extra revenue, debt payments and capital projects, the city estimates a $2.1 million net increase to its general fund.

“That leaves $8.5 million available for appropriation,” Gallup said.

About $5.5 million is budgeted for debt payments on major city facilities, such as parks and the library. The city expects to pay off those bonds within 13 years and maintains a $13.1 million borrowing limit to protect its AAA bond rating, Gallup said.

City Manager Jennifer Campbell presented two operations and maintenance requests: reallocating an unfilled homeless solutions coordinator position to fund a deputy fire marshal role, and purchasing a new vehicle for the fire chief.

“We would not be increasing FTEs; we would

be at the same number of FTEs,” Campbell said. “We actually save a little bit of money by eliminating the coordinator position and having a deputy fire marshal.”

Staff also provided cost estimates for adding new law enforcement personnel. A new traffic deputy with a vehicle would cost $458,000 in the first year, while a motorcycle deputy would cost $408,000. Ongoing annual costs would be slightly lower for both positions.

In addition to core budget items, Director of Engineering Jill Bankston presented an updated list of active capital improvement projects.

Bankston said the city completed six projects in the past fiscal year and anticipates finishing another five before year-end. New projects will be prioritized based on council direction and incorporated into the final budget for adoption in June.

Council members voiced support for addressing core infrastructure needs, such as street repairs, storm drain upgrades, and flooding issues in Leucadia.

“When pavement starts breaking down, it costs more to repair,” Councilmember Bruce Ehlers said. “If we get these [storm drains] lined, then our sinkhole failure rate should drop.”

Ehlers proposed $1 million each for pavement and storm drain work, and $5 million for flooding solutions in Leucadia.

Several residents urged the city to focus on long-standing issues such as at-grade rail crossings, safer walking and biking routes,

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THE COUNCIL voted to apply for grant funding to improve Trail 82 along Rancho Santa Fe Road. Photo by Jordan P. Ingram

CITY OF VISTA

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Planning Commission of the Chartered City of Vista, California, will hold a public hearing in the Council Chambers at the Vista Civic Center, 200 Civic Center Drive, Vista, California, on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. to receive and consider all evidence and reports presented at said hearing and/or obtained previously relative to the following matter:

P24-0014 – Cannabis Distributer – Zynergy Brands Corporation

The project applicant, Zynergy Brands Corporation, is requesting approval of a Special Use Permit for a cannabis distributer at 1257 Activity Drive (APN 219-025-28). This project has been determined to be exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act in accordance with CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 – Existing Facilities.

NOTE: If you challenge this project in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City of Vista at, or prior to, the public hearing.

ALL INTERESTED PARTIES ARE INVITED to participate and express opinions on the matter outlined above.

QUESTIONS regarding this project should be directed to the Planning Division, City Hall, 200 Civic Center Drive, Vista, Monday through Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., or by telephoning (760) 639-6100. If you wish to send correspondence, the mailing address is: City of Vista, Planning Division, 200 Civic Center Drive, Vista, CA 92084.

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PLACE OF MEETING:

CITY OF ENCINITAS DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT

LEGAL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION

Council Chambers, Civic Center 505 S. Vulcan Avenue Encinitas, CA 92024

IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT/SECTION 504 REHABILITATION ACT OF 1973 AND TITLE VI, THIS AGENCY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PUBLIC ENTITY AND DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, ETHNIC ORIGIN, NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEX, RELIGION, VETERANS STATUS OR PHYSICAL OR MENTAL DISABILITY IN EMPLOYMENT OR THE PROVISION OF SERVICE. IF YOU REQUIRE SPECIAL ASSISTANCE TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS MEETING, PLEASE CONTACT THE DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT AT (760) 633-2710 AT LEAST 72 HOURS PRIOR TO THE MEETING.

It is hereby given that a Public Hearing will be held on Thursday, the 17th day of April, 2025, at 6 p.m., or as soon as possible thereafter, by the Encinitas Planning Commission to discuss the following hearing item of the City of Encinitas:

PROJECT NAME: 7-11 Alcohol Use Interpretation; CASE NUMBER: ITRP-007793-2025; FILING DATE: 01/7/2025; APPLICANT: Dayna Epley, 7-Eleven (SSJ Law, Representative); LOCATION: 1988 Village Park Way (APN: 257-050-37-00); PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Planning Commission Interpretation to determine whether “Alcoholic Beverage, Sales—Off Premises” land use can be considered as an accessory land use to the existing convenience store and gas station and therefore permitted in the Limited Local Commercial (LLC) zone; ZONING/OVERLAY: Limited Local Commercial (LLC); ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS: The proposed Planning Commission Interpretation is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15060(c)(3) as the activity is not a project as defined in Section 15378. The proposed Planning Commission Interpretation does not have the potential for resulting in a direct physical change in the environment or a reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment, and none of the criteria outlined in Section 15378.a.(1), (2) and (3) apply.

STAFF CONTACT: Fran Carr, Associate Planner: (760) 633-2738 or fcarr@encinitasca.gov.

An appeal of the Planning Commission determination, accompanied by the appropriate filing fee, may be filed by 5 p.m. on the 10th calendar day following the date of the Commission’s determination. Appeals will be considered by the City Council pursuant to Chapter 1.12 of the Municipal Code. Any filing of an appeal will suspend this action as well as any processing of permits in reliance thereon in accordance with Encinitas Municipal Code Section 1.12.020(D)(1) until such time as an action is taken on the appeal.

Under California Government Code Section 65009, if you challenge the nature of the proposed action in court, you may be limited to raising only the issues you or someone else raised regarding the matter described in this notice or written correspondence delivered to the City at or before the time and date of the determination.

For further information, or to review the application prior to the hearing, please contact staff or contact the Development Services Department, 505 South Vulcan Avenue, Encinitas, CA 92024 at (760) 633-2710 or by email at planning@encinitasca.gov

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SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE ADOPTED

ORDINANCE NO. 2025-1558

Ordinance No. 2025-1558 - an ordinance of the City Council of the City of San Marcos, California, amending San Marcos Municipal Code Chapter 9.08 (Parks and Recreation Commission) to add two alternate members. Ordinance No. 2025-1558 was introduced on March 11, 2025, and adopted by the City Council on March 25, 2025, by the following roll call vote: AYES: SANNELLA, MUSGROVE, JONES, LEBLANG, NUÑEZ. NOES: NONE. ABSENT: NONE. A certified copy is posted in the office of the City Clerk at 1 Civic

Center Drive, San Marcos, CA. Phillip Scollick, City Clerk, City of San Marcos.

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CITY OF SAN MARCOS REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (ADMIN RFP 25-01) ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIC PLAN

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of San Marcos, hereinafter referred to as Agency or City, invites proposals for the above stated Project and will be available on line via PlanetBids. Proposals are due up to the hour of 4:00 p.m. on 05/12/2025.

WORK DESCRIPTION The work consists of providing professional services to develop a five-year comprehensive Economic Development Plan as further described in the RFP.

LOCATION OF WORK Citywide. ESTIMATED BUDGET The estimated overall budget is no greater than $150,000. TERM one year.

AVAILABILITY OF DOCUMENTS The City uses PlanetBids to post and receive bids/proposals. Only vendors that are registered will be eligible to submit a bid/ proposal for formal solicitations with the City. PlanetBids is accessible via the City’s website and direct link provided below and provides all documents at

CITY OF ENCINITAS

DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT

LEGAL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION

Council Chambers, Civic Center 505 S. Vulcan Avenue Encinitas, CA 92024

IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT/SECTION 504 REHABILITATION ACT OF 1973 AND TITLE VI, THIS AGENCY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PUBLIC ENTITY AND DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, ETHNIC ORIGIN, NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEX, RELIGION, VETERANS STATUS OR PHYSICAL OR MENTAL DISABILITY IN EMPLOYMENT OR THE PROVISION OF SERVICE. IF YOU REQUIRE SPECIAL ASSISTANCE TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS MEETING, PLEASE CONTACT THE DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT AT (760) 633-2710 AT LEAST 72 HOURS PRIOR TO THE MEETING.

It is hereby given that a Public Hearing will be held on Thursday, the 17th day of April 2025, at 6 p.m., or as soon as possible thereafter, by the Encinitas Planning Commission to discuss the following hearing items of the City of Encinitas:

1. PROJECT NAME: Kirk Residence; CASE NUMBER: MULTI-005815-2022, VRNC-005816-2022, CDP-005817-2022; FILING DATE: November 29, 2022; APPLICANT: Brian and Kristi Kirk; LOCATION: 1467 Neptune Avenue (APN: 254-055-14); PROJECT DESCRIPTION: A public hearing to consider a variance and coastal development permit for a first and second story addition to an existing one-story single-family residence and conversion of existing habitable space to a junior accessory dwelling unit and the demolition of an existing detached garage and construction of a new detached garage; ZONING/OVERLAY: Residential 11 (R11), Coastal Commission Appeal Jurisdiction of the Coastal Zone, Special Study; ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS: The project has been determined to be exempt from environmental review pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15301(e)(2) which exempts additions to existing structures if the addition will not result in an increase of more than 10,000 square feet and if A) the project is in an area where all public services and facilities are available to allow for maximum development permissible in the General Plan, and B) the area in which the project is located is not environmentally sensitive. None of the exceptions in Section 15300.2 of the CEQA Guidelines exist, and no historical resources will be impacted by the proposed development.

STAFF CONTACT: Takuma Easland, Associate Planner: (760) 633-2712 or teasland@encinitasca.gov

2. PROJECT NAME: Newport Twin Homes; CASE NUMBERS: MULTI-006759-2023, DR-006760-2023, CDP-006761-2023; FILING DATE: November 30, 2023; APPLICANT: City Gleanns, LLC; LOCATION: 2488 Newport Avenue (APN: 261-101-16); PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Public hearing to consider a design review permit and coastal development permit to construct a new two-story twin home with an attached garage and attached ADU for each home; ZONING/OVERLAY: Residential 11 (R-11), Coastal Commission Appeal Jurisdiction of the Coastal Zone, Special Study Overlay Zone, and Scenic/Visual Corridor Overlay Zone; ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS: The project has been determined to be exempt from environmental review pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines section 15301(l) which exempts the demolition of one single-family residence and accessory structures and 15303(a) which exempts the construction of small structures, including a single-family residence and second dwelling unit. Up to three single family residences may be constructed under this exemption; therefore, the twin home may utilize this exemption. The project does not qualify as one of the exemptions prescribed under section 15300.2 of the CEQA guidelines and no historic resources are affected by the subject project. STAFF CONTACT: Kaipo Eager-Kaninau, Assistant Planner: (760) 633-2717 or kkaninau@encinitasca.gov

An appeal of the Planning Commission determination, accompanied by the appropriate filing fee, may be filed by 5 p.m. on the 10th calendar day following the date of the Commission’s determination. Appeals will be considered by the City Council pursuant to Chapter 1.12 of the Municipal Code. Any filing of an appeal will suspend this action as well as any processing of permits in reliance thereon in accordance with Encinitas Municipal Code Section 1.12.020(D)(1) until such time as an action is taken on the appeal.

The above items are located within the Coastal Zone and require issuance of a regular Coastal Development Permit. On Items 1 and 2, the action of the Planning Commission or City Council on an appeal may be appealed to the California Coastal Commission.

Under California Government Code Section 65009, if you challenge the nature of the proposed action in court, you may be limited to raising only the issues you or someone else raised regarding the matter described in this notice or written correspondence delivered to the City at or before the time and date of the determination.

For further information, or to review the application prior to the hearing, please contact staff or contact the Development Services Department, 505 South Vulcan Avenue, Encinitas, CA 92024 at (760) 633-2710 or by email at planning@encinitasca.gov 04/04/2025 CN 30356

no cost to bidders/proposers. http://www.san-marcos.net OR https://www.planetbids. com/portal/portal. cfm?CompanyID=39481

GENERAL The company to whom the Contract is awarded, and any subcontractor under such company, shall hereby ensure that minority and women business enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids for subcontracts. Further, there shall be no discrimination in employment practices on the basis of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical handicap, medical condition, marital status, age, or sex.

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CITY OF SAN MARCOS REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (FIN RFP 25-01) ACCOUNTING SERVICES

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of San Marcos, hereinafter referred to as Agency or City, invites proposals for the above stated Project and will be available online via PlanetBids. Proposals are due up to the hour of 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 17, 2025.

PRE-PROPOSAL MEETING

None. WORK DESCRIPTION The work consists of performing municipal accounting services for general government and enterprise funds. A detailed Scope of Work can be found in the RFP documents. LOCATION OF WORK City of San Marcos.

with the City. PlanetBids is accessible via the City’s website and direct link provided below and provides all documents at no cost to bidders/proposers. https://www.san-marcos.net/ OR https://www.planetbids. com/portal/portal. cfm?CompanyID=39481

GENERAL The company to whom the Contract is awarded, and any subcontractor under such company, shall hereby ensure that minority and women business enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids for subcontracts. Further, there shall be no discrimination in employment practices on the basis of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical handicap, medical condition, marital status, age, or sex. 04/04/2025 CN 30329

ESTIMATED BUDGET The estimated overall budget is $1,750,000.00. PROJECT FUNDING The City intends to use the following funds: Local/City funds and all other eligible sources.

CALIFORNIA CERTIFIED

PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT (CPA) LICENSE: The Consultant shall be required to hold an active and valid Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license issued by the California Board of Accountancy at the time the Contract is awarded. TERM Maximum of seven (7) years. AVAILABILITY OF DOCUMENTS

The City uses PlanetBids to post and receive bids/proposals. Only vendors that are registered will be eligible to submit a bid/ proposal for formal solicitations

T.S. No. 101497-CA APN: 301-221-14-00 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 8/1/2013. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER On 5/5/2025 at 10:30 AM, CLEAR RECON CORP, as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 8/7/2013 as Instrument No. 2013-0496141 of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of San Diego County, State of CALIFORNIA executed by: VICTOR VAN NGUYEN AND HONGLOAN THI NGUYEN, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, SAVINGS ASSOCIATION, OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE; AT THE MAIN ENTRANCE TO THE EAST COUNTY REGIONAL CENTER BY STATUE, 250 E. MAIN STREET, EL CAJON, CA 92020 all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: MORE ACCURATELY DESCRIBED IN SAID DEED OF TRUST. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 13022 PORTOFINO DR, DEL MAR, CA 92014 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be held, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, condition, or encumbrances, including fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to pay the remaining principal sums of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $528,840.09 If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to

City of Encinitas

Public Notice of Unclaimed Checks

Pursuant to State of California Government Code Section 50050, notice is hereby given by the City of Encinitas that the following amounts, not the property of the city, have been held by the Treasurer of the City of Encinitas in the funds from which they were issued for more than 3 years. These amounts will become the property of the City of Encinitas on May 19, 2025; if no verified complaint is filed and served by May 19, 2025. Any persons possessing an interest in this property may inquire with the City of Encinitas, Finance Department, 505 S. Vulcan Ave., Encinitas California 92024, call (760) 633-2638, or email Accounting@encinitasca.gov with the subject line of “Unclaimed Check.”

the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned or its predecessor caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (855) 313-3319 or visit this Internet website www. clearreconcorp.com, using the file number assigned to this case 101497-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. NOTICE TO TENANT: Effective January 1, 2021, you may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after

CITY OF ENCINITAS DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT

505 S. Vulcan Avenue, Encinitas, CA 92024 Phone: (760) 633-2710 | Email: planning@encinitasca.gov | Web: www.encinitasca.gov

City Hall Hours: Monday through Thursday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM and every other Friday (4/4, 4/18, etc.) 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM

NOTICE OF PENDING ACTION ON ADMINISTRATIVE APPLICATION AND COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT

PROJECT NAME: Ocean View SB-9 Urban Lot Split; CASE NUMBER: MULTI-006858-2024; SUB-006859-2024; CDPNF-006860-2024; FILING DATE: January 9, 2024; APPLICANT: Kolby and Anne Gibson Revocable Trust; LOCATION: 495 Ocean View Avenue (APN: 256-313-01); PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Request for a tentative parcel map for an urban lot split pursuant to Government Code Section 66411.7 for the creation of two lots; ZONING/OVERLAY: Residential 3 (R-3), Special Study, Scenic/ Visual Corridor, and Coastal Overlay Zones; ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS: The project has been determined to be exempt from environmental review pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15268, which exempts ministerial projects from the requirements of CEQA. Per Government Code Section 65852.21, SB 9 urban lot splits are deemed ministerial. STAFF CONTACT: Kaipo Kaninau, Assistant Planner: (760) 633-2717 or kkaninau@encinitasca.gov

PRIOR TO 5:00 PM ON MONDAY, APRIL 14, 2025, ANY INTERESTED PERSON MAY REVIEW THE APPLICATION AND PRESENT TESTIMONY, ORALLY OR IN WRITING, TO THE DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT. WRITTEN TESTIMONY IS PREFERRED IN ORDER TO HAVE A RECORD OF THE COMMENTS RECEIVED.

If additional information is not required, the Development Services Department will render a determination on the application, pursuant to Section 2.28.090 of the City of Encinitas Municipal Code, after the close of the review period. An Appeal of the Department’s determination CANNOT BE FILED in accordance with City Council Urgency Ordinance No. 2022-19.

The above item is located within the Coastal Zone and requires the issuance of a regular Coastal Development Permit. The action of the Development Services Director may not be appealed to the California Coastal Commission.

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the date of the trustee sale, you can call (855) 313-3319, or visit this internet website www. clearreconcorp.com, using the file number assigned to this case 101497-CA to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. FOR SALES INFORMATION: (855) 3133319 CLEAR RECON CORP 3333 Camino Del Rio South, Suite 225 San Diego, California 92108 STOX 951162_101497CA 04/04/2025, 04/11/2025, 04/18/2025 CN 30330

T.S. No.: 24-12880 Loan No.: ******6741 APN: 167-48021-32

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 3/9/2023. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER.

A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale.

Trustor: LINDA C. CARILLO, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN

Duly Appointed Trustee:

Prestige Default Services, LLC Recorded 3/14/2023 as Instrument No. 2023-0064363 in book , page of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of San Diego County, California, Date of Sale: 4/14/2025 at 10:00 AM

Place of Sale:At the entrance to the East County Regional

Center by the Statue, 250 E. Main Street, El Cajon, 92020

Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $231,149.77 Street Address or other common designation of real property: 2808 WINTHROP AVENUE

CARLSBAD, California 92010

A.P.N.: 167-480-21-32

The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale.

NOTICE TO POTENTIAL

BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for

CITY OF DEL MAR

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Monday, the 21st day of April, 2025, at 4:30 p.m., (or as soon thereafter as practicable) in the City of Del Mar Town Hall, 1050 Camino del Mar, Del Mar, California, the City Council will conduct a public hearing on the following:

Project: Amendments to the Local Coastal Program Required for California Coastal Commission Certification of the Accessory Dwelling Unit Ordinance

Location: Citywide

Applicant: City of Del Mar

Environmental Status: Exempt per Statutory Exemption (Public Resources Code Section 21080.17 and CEQA Guidelines Sections 15282h and 15265) and Categorical Exemptions per CEQA Guidelines Sections 15301 (Existing Facilities), 15302 (Replacement or Reconstruction), and 15303 (New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures).

Staff Contact: Amanda Lee, Principal Planner alee@delmar.ca.us or (858) 704-3645

Description: This is a request for the City Council to introduce an Ordinance to accept California Coastal Commission modifications to Ordinance No. 1002 previously adopted by the City Council on December 18, 2023, to amend the Del Mar Municipal Code Chapters 30.91 (Accessory Dwelling Units Regulations) and 30.75 (Coastal Development Permits) in the Local Coastal Program for consistency with the March 13, 2025, Coastal Commission Conditional Certification decision. This action is necessary for the City’s ADU Ordinances to become effective in accordance with State law.

Those desiring to be heard in favor of or in opposition to this item will be given an opportunity to do so by participating in the City Council meeting in-person by addressing the City Council for up to three minutes or by submitting a written comment. Please submit a completed “Speaker Slip”, including the item number you wish to speak on, to the City Clerk prior to the Mayor announcing the agenda item. The forms are located near the door at the rear of the Meeting Room. When called to speak, please approach the podium and state your name for the record.

Written Comments: Members of the public can participate in the meeting by submitting a written red dot comment via email to cityclerk@delmar.ca.us. The deadline to submit written comments is 12 p.m. on the day of the meeting and the subject line of your email should clearly state the agenda item you are commenting on.

Under California Government Code 65009, if you challenge the nature of the proposed action in Court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or written correspondence delivered to the City at, or prior to, the public hearing.

Sarah Krietor,

March 31, 2025

Administrative Services Manager/ DATE City Clerk

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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY

Proposed Flood Hazard Determinations for the City of Carlsbad, San Diego County, California, Case No. 24-09-0108P. The Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) solicits technical information or comments on proposed flood hazard determinations for the Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM), and where applicable, the Flood Insurance Study (FIS) report for your community. These flood hazard determinations may include the addition or modification of Base Flood Elevations, base flood depths, Special Flood Hazard Area boundaries or zone designations, or the regulatory floodway. The FIRM and, if applicable, the FIS report have been revised to reflect these flood hazard determinations through issuance of a Letter of Map Revision (LOMR), in accordance with Title 44, Part 65 of the Code of Federal Regulations. These determinations are the basis for the floodplain management measures that your community is required to adopt or show evidence of having in effect to qualify or remain qualified for participation in the National Flood Insurance Program. For more information on the proposed flood hazard determinations and information on the statutory 90-day period provided for appeals, please visit FEMA’s website at https://www.floodmaps. fema.gov/fhm/BFE_Status/bfe_main.asp , or call the FEMA Mapping and Insurance eXchange (FMIX) toll free at 1-877-FEMA MAP (1-877-336-2627).

this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. All checks payable to Prestige Default Services, LLC.

NOTICE TO PROPERTY

OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale

date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (949) 776-4697 or visit this Internet Website https:// prestigepostandpub.com, using the file number assigned to this case 24-12880. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale.

NOTICE TO TENANT: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee

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auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you

Shelter raising funds for calming dog music

By City News Service

ENCINITAS — The Rancho Coastal Humane Society's dogs are singing the blues lately, and the nonprofit has asked for help bringing tunes back to its pups.

A sound system at RCHS stopped working during a recent construction project, so instead of listening to calming music, the dogs are hearing loud construction noises, causing distress.

As a result, the organization is asking for help in raising $6,000 to bring the music back.

“Music has the power to calm and heal the soul, not only for people, but also for shelter pets,” RCHS spokesman John Van Zante said. “Exposure to music can lower a dog's heart rate, reduce barking and ease stress.”

The sound system for RCHS' cats is still working, but a sense of calm in the dog kennel area is now gone, volunteers say.

“Your donation will be music to our floppy ears. And not just for the dogs in the kennels. Potential adopters, guests, staff, and volunteers will appreciate it, too,” Van Zante said.

According to the non-

profit, the dogs' favorite music includes reggae and soft rock.

Donations can be made at sdpets.org/Music or by visiting Rancho Coastal Humane Society at 389 Requeza St. in Encinitas. The shelter is open 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. every day but Tuesday.

Potbelly pig needs forever home

A 250-plus pound Vietnamese Pot-bellied pig removed from a house in the Grant Hill neighborhood will undergo an exam, as the San Diego Humane Society attempts to find her a forever home, the organization said.

Miss Piggy is staying at the SDHS Escondido campus to decompress, officials said in a news release.

She is now under “emergency boarding” status while SDHS employees work to determine if anyone related to the original owners would like to take care of her.

“If no family members come forward, we will begin the search for a loving adoptive home where she can live out her days with the care and attention she deserves,” the SDHS added.

HEALTH INSURANCE

Ian

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North San Diego County. Send information via email to community@ coastnewsgroup.com.

DEAN’S LIST

The following Emerson College students were named to the dean’s list: Brian Chander of Rancho Santa Fe; Isabelle Montez of Oceanside; Liliana Amato, Sky Hutcheon and Mark Marcaida of San Diego; and Huon Fitzpatrick, Layla Curley, Gwyneth Huber and Rosalie McConnell of Encinitas.

HONOR SOCIETY

The following students were recently elected into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines: Cody Wechter of San Diego at The University of Texas at Austin, and Rhian Bristol of Encinitas at University of Southern California.

COLLEGE THEATER

Emerson College student Ryn Yi of Carlsbad participated in Emerson Stage’s production of “I Love XXX” from Feb. 5 to Feb. 8 at the Jackie Liebergott Black Box Theatre in Boston.

BOARD MEMBER

Ebin Lanfried was sworn in as Olivenhain Municipal Water District’s newest board member. The board appointed him on March 19 to represent Division 1 of the district’s service area. The seat was previously vacated by former direc-

hain’s Denk Reservoir site in Carlsbad, which overlooks the southern portion of the Vallecitos service area.

NEUTER SCOOTER

Spay-Neuter-Action-Protection has renamed its North County Neuter Scooter mobile unit to the Maggie and Ian SNAP North Neuter Scooter in honor of late Encinitas residents Maggie Houlihan and Ian Thompson, who demonstrated a commitment to animals, people and the environment throughout their lifetimes.

BOND RATING

tor Marco San Antonio, who resigned to serve on Encinitas City Council.

EMILIO NARES

The Emilio Nares Foundation, a non-profit that supports families as they navigate their children’s treatment journey through cancer or other life-threatening diseases, has hired three new management team members: Development Manager Tania Zavala, Transportation Manager Ruby Hernandez, and Family Resource Center Manager Jonathan Ortega Miranda.

CLUB HONORS

The Carlsbad Republican Women executive board honored longtime Carlsbad resident Dolores Frazee for 60 years of continuous membership in the club. She joined in 1965 and served as president from 1978 to 1979.

WATER DISTRICTS

Olivenhain Municipal Water District and Vallecitos Water District have partnered to allow Vallecitos to install communication equipment at Oliven-

Pets of the Week

COOKIE BUTTER is pet of the week at Rancho Coastal Humane Society. She is a 2-year-old, 34-pound, female terrier mix.

Fitch Ratings reviewed Olivenhain Municipal Water District’s revenue bonds on March 13 and determined the water district will maintain its AAA rating. Since 2016, district’s revenue bonds have held the AAA rating, which is the highest grade awarded by Fitch Ratings, a global rating agency that offers independent credit opinions.

HAYWARD AWARD

Leila Safaralian, chair of the MiraCosta College Math Department, has been selected to receive the California Community Colleges Hayward Award for Excellence in Education.

NEW RESTAURANT

Lilo, the latest fine dining restaurant coming to Carlsbad Village, is set to open its doors on April 17. The restaurant is owned and operated by John Resnick and Chef Eric Bost, who also own and operate Michelin-starred Jeune et Jolie, Campfire and Wildland. Lilo is located in the same building as Wildland in a former boogie board factory and will feature meals inspired by the globe’s coastlines.

Cookie Butter was a stray. When nobody claimed her, she was transferred to RCHS via Friends of County Animal Shelters. She loves it when people approach her kennel. Cookie Butter might “talk” when she wants attention. Don’t be surprised if she breaks into a case of the “zoomies” after receiving treats.

With her size and temperament, Cookie Butter might be fine living in an apartment or with another dog.

The $145 adoption fee includes a medical exam, neuter, up-to-date vaccinations, registered microchip and a one-year license if the new home is in the jurisdiction of San Diego Humane Society’s Department of Animal Services. For information about adoption or to become a virtual foster, stop by RCHS at 389 Requeza St., Encinitas, call 760-7536413 or visit SDpets.org.

PRIMROSE is the San Diego Humane Society’s pet of the week. She is a 3-year-old shepherd mix with a tan, tri-color coat.

Primrose is a sweet girl who greets everyone with a wagging tail and eager anticipation for her next adventure with her favorite humans.

While she loves to explore, her real joy comes from cuddling and receiving ear scratches. Primrose is also a loyal protector. She needs a home where she is the only dog.

Her adoption fee is $110. She is located at the San Diego Campus. Fees include spay/neuter services, current vaccinations, permanent microchip identification, an incentive for pet insurance and a license for residence in the city limits of Carlsbad, Del Mar, Encinitas, Escondido, Oceanside, Poway, San Diego, San Marcos, Santee, Solana Beach and Vista. For questions, visit sdhumane.org/adopt or call 619-299-7012.

THE NEWLY renamed Maggie and

SNAP North Neuter Scooter in honor of late Encinitas residents Maggie Houlihan and Ian Thompson and their commitment to animals, people and the environment. Courtesy photo

LEILA SAFARALIAN, chair of the MiraCosta College Math Department. Courtesy photo

CEA inks deal with Luminia

By Leo Place

VISTA — San Diego-based solar energy company Luminia will bring a portfolio of solar and energy storage projects to Vista, Oceanside, San Marcos and other areas of San Diego County under an agreement with the Clean Energy Alliance.

The Clean Energy Alliance board of directors approved a series of long-term project agreements with Luminia at its March 27 meeting at the Vista Civic Center. These include solar projects at 25 sites throughout the county and battery energy storage systems at four sites.

Once the projects are operational in 2027, CEA will enter into 20-year power purchase agreements for 20 megawatts of photovoltaic solar energy and 10year contracts for energy storage services.

CEA leaders said these projects support the agency’s environmental goals, help bring new energy onto the grid, and support the local workforce.

“Local long-term agreements for new-build renewable energy projects and storage projects are critical to CEA achieving our environmental goals, while also providing financial value to CEA by locking in our power supply,” said CEA Power Procurement Manager Dan Peckham.

Luminia will install rooftop solar energy facilities in various locations, including four in Oceanside, one in San Marcos, six in Vista, one in Carmel Valley, and others throughout San Diego County. Storage facilities will include two in Vista, one in 4S Ranch, and one in Boulevard.

In terms of locations, solar facilities will be placed on commercial rooftops and battery storage units will be in parking lot spaces. To increase safety, Luminia focused on using previously developed land that is far from residential areas and higher-priority uses.

CEA leaders said the battery storage facilities are very small compared to some of the more wellknown larger BESS facilities. Regardless, they will be implemented in coordination with local jurisdictions and fire departments and will involve 24/7 digital monitoring in addition to other regular inspections.

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eral anesthesia due to her “young age and acute situational anxiety.”

“We are deeply saddened by the tragic passing of our young patient, which occurred several hours after her completed dental procedure,” the statement said.

“Following the procedure, she was discharged in stable condition — awake, with stable vital signs and protective reflexes intact — into her mother’s care, following our standard post-anesthesia protocols.”

The statement also

CEA selected Luminia after putting out a request for qualifications to developers last year.

“Where we’re really focused is trying to bring all of the impact and benefit for renewable energy to the local community, so we really thank you for looking at our projects,” said Jaquelyn Fairbairn, Luminia Vice President of Corporate Development.

Local energy distributors pose additional benefits for agencies like CEA due to their smaller size and proximity to the CEA service area. Local energy storage partnerships also help CEA comply with California Public Utility Commission obligations for local resource adequacy or the capacity to support the local grid during events such as blackouts.

“This is what we’ve been looking for since really starting community choice energy programs is to have local programs of microgrids, hire locally, and all that, so you bring that to us,” said CEA Boardmember and Solana Beach City Councilmember Kristi Becker.

The Clean Energy Alliance is a community choice aggregation entity providing alternative energy resources in North County. Its member agencies include the cities of Del Mar, Solana Beach, Encinitas, Carlsbad, San Marcos, Vista, Escondido and Oceanside.

notes that Watkins has over 20 years of experience administering general anesthesia to children without complications. He is also a diplomate of the National Dental Board of Anesthesiology, a fellow in Anesthesiology from the American Dental Society of Anesthesiology, and an active member of the American Society of Dentist Anesthesiologists.

Dreamtime Dentistry is cooperating with the San Diego Police Department and the county Medical Examiner’s Office, the statement added.

Marisa Vallbona, who responded to press inquiries

Tax deadline is April 10 before penalties kick in

San Diego County Treasurer-Tax Collector Dan McAllister reminded property owners that the deadline to pay the second installment of their property taxes is April 10.

The amount owed countywide is $8.63 billion, $470 million more than last year, McAllister said.

McAllister’s office sent out 1,018,103 secured tax bills in early October. They are posted online to view and pay at sdttc.com. Taxpayers can pay online for free using an electronic check, and will get an immediate, emailed confirmation.

The first property tax installment was due on Nov. 1, 2024. The second installment was due Feb. 1, 2025 and becomes delinquent after April 10.

Other ways to pay include:

-- Via phone by calling 855-829-3773 to pay a secured bill with an e- check or credit card. A 2.19% convenience fee is applied to credit card payments by the payment processor for transaction costs;

-- By mail, P.O. Box 129009, San Diego, CA 92112;

-- In person or by drop box at the Downtown Branch, San Diego County Administration Center,

on behalf of Watkins, said the dental office has camera footage showing the girl able to stand on her feet while getting into the car, which she said they turned over to the police.

Vallbona declined to comment on the time the dental procedure occurred, citing HIPAA restrictions.

The Coast News has contacted the San Diego Police Department for comment. According to the Union-Tribune, the department’s child abuse unit is investigating the case.

Records from the Dental Board of California show that Watkins was previously

O’side short on low-income units

By Samantha Nelson OCEANSIDE — The

city is ahead of schedule in meeting its housing goals for moderate- and above-moderate-income units but continues to lag behind in building homes for low- and very low-income households, according to an annual housing progress report presented March 25.

1600 Pacific Highway, Room 162; East County Branch, 10144 Mission Gorge Road, Santee; Chula Vista Branch, 590 Third Ave., Chula Vista; and San Marcos Branch, 141 East Carmel St.

SDG&E customers to get April credit for electric, gas

San Diego Gas & Electric customers can expect an energy credit on their April bills, thanks to the California Climate Credit administered by the California Public Utilities Commission.

Residential SDG&E customers should look for a $81.38 credit on their electric bill and $54.21 credit on their natural gas bill.

“If anyone is struggling to pay their bill, they can reach out to us to learn about various financial assistance programs we have available,”’ said SDG&E Chief Customer Officer Dana Golan.

A second electric credit will be deducted from bills in October, bringing the total saved by the CCC program to $217 for SDG&E customers.

The California Climate Credit comes from the state’s Cap-and-Trade Program that requires polluters to pay for climate pollution. It is paid in April and October each year.

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placed on probation by the state board from 2020 to 2023, after a 2016 incident in which a patient suffered cardiac arrest while under anesthesia at Dreamtime Dental.

According to the accusation, Watkins administered a drug to the patient due to his heart rate rising during a dental procedure, which caused the patient’s heart to stop.

Watkins performed life-saving measures via chest compressions and an automatic defibrillator, and the patient was taken to the hospital and discharged two days later.

The report, presented by city staff, tracks Oceanside’s progress in meeting its Regional Housing Needs Allocation, or RHNA, as part of its 6th Cycle Housing Element. Since 1969, the state has required cities and counties to plan for future housing needs. The state assigns housing targets at varying affordability levels to regions, which in turn allocate those numbers to local jurisdictions. Cities must then show how they plan to meet the goals through a housing element, a key part of their general plan.

Oceanside is in the sixth housing cycle, which runs from 2021 to 2029. During that time, the city is required to plan for 5,443 new units, including 1,268 very low-income, 718 low-income, 883 moderate-income, and 2,574 above moderate-income units.

At the halfway point of the cycle, Oceanside still needs 3,117 additional homes to meet its total RHNA goal.

The city has issued permits for 1,619 above-moderate-income units, surpassing the halfway mark for that category and leaving 955 to go. It has also made strong progress on moderate-income housing, issuing permits for 485 units, with 398 remaining.

However, the city has only issued 88 permits for low-income housing, or about 12% of the required number. For very low-income units, just 134 permits have been issued, roughly 10% of the goal.

“I hope that we can figure out a way to make progress in those two areas as a council,” said Deputy Mayor Eric Joyce.

City Planner Sergio Madera said one project is currently in grading and is expected to receive building permits later this year. This project could add 300 low-income and 30 very low-income units to the city’s total.

“We’re making progress, but it’s incremental in nature,” Madera said.

City staff also reported substantial progress on accessory dwelling units, or ADUs, aided by a streamlined review process. The city had initially set a goal to permit an average of 32 ADUs per year, or 256 total.

From 2021 to 2024, the city received more than 527 ADU permit applications, issued 480 permits and finalized 363 units. Last year alone, 109 ADUs were permitted. ADUs have contributed mainly to the city’s moderate-income housing stock, while junior ADUs — typically under 400 square feet — are counted toward the low-income category.

County to boost behavioral health workforce

San Diego County sought feedback this week from local organizations as part of a strategy to increase the number of regional behavioral health workers, officials announced over the weekend.

A county workforce assessment completed in 2022 found that an additional 18,500 behavioral health workers “will be needed to meet anticipated demand for mental health and substance use disorder treatment services in the region by 2027,’’ officials said.

Seventy-five million dollars in funding is available via the state Mental Health Services Act, according to the county.

The workforce fund will support qualifying students, behavioral health professionals and those with lived mental health and substance use experience in accessing training or to advance their educational degrees.

More details about the programs, including participation information are at www.sandiegocounty. gov/hhsa/programs/bhs/ connect/.

Councilmember Peter Weiss pointed out that several affordable housing projects have been entitled or are in the pipeline but have not yet received building permits. Cities only receive RHNA credit once building permits are issued, meaning entitled projects do not count until they break ground.

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THE CITY needs to build more low-income dwellings to meet its state-mandated housing obligations. Courtesy photo

O’side pastry chef dies

Buzzetta, 26, killed in Hawaii hiking accident

By Jordan P. Ingram CARLSBAD — Gianna

Isabella Buzzetta, executive pastry chef at the Michelin-starred restaurant Jeune et Jolie in Carlsbad, died last month after a hiking accident on the Makaleha Falls Trail in Kapa’a, Hawaii. She was 26.

According to the Kaua’i Fire Department, Buzzetta, of Oceanside, was hiking with her boyfriend on March 24 when she was struck in the head by a falling rock and lost consciousness. Emergency personnel responded shortly after 2 p.m., locating her at the base of the waterfall with labored breathing and heavy bleeding.

First responders transported Buzzetta in a Stokes litter (plastic stretcher) to a landing zone at a nearby water tank, where American Medical Response paramedics continued treatment and transferred her to Wilcox Medical Center in Lihue, the second largest town on the island of Kaua’i.

She was later flown to The Queen’s Medical Center in Honolulu. Despite lifesaving efforts, she did not survive her injuries.

The Coast News requested information on the

official cause and manner of Buzzetta’s death from the Honolulu Medical Examiner’s Office, but has not yet received a response.

Buzzetta’s death has prompted an outpouring of support from the Southern California culinary community, where she was recognized for her talent, precision and creativity in pastry arts. As executive pastry chef at Jeune et Jolie, she played a key role in earning and maintaining the restaurant’s Michelin honors.

“She was a precious daughter, sister, aunt, niece, cousin, granddaughter, girlfriend and soon-to-be fiancée, friend, Christian,

and gifted executive pastry chef,” her family said. “Her light will shine through the lives she touched.” A California native, Buzzetta was remembered not only for her culinary contributions but also for her compassion, sense of humor, and volunteer work with animal rescue shelters, according to friends and family.

A fundraising campaign on GiveSendGo has raised nearly $17,000 to support the Buzzetta family with medical bills, emergency travel, air transport, funeral costs, and the return of her remains to San Diego.

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GIANNA BUZZETTA, a pastry chef at Michelin-starred restaurant Jeune et Jolie in Carlsbad, died last month while hiking in Hawaii. Courtesy photo/Jeune et Jolie

Oceanside strengthens sidewalk vending rules

City will now impound carts of repeat offenders

By Samantha Nelson OCEANSIDE —

The city of Oceanside is cracking down on repeat offenders of sidewalk vending rules by making it easier for officials to impound carts belonging to noncompliant vendors.

On March 26, the City Council unanimously approved changes to its sidewalk vending regulations to give city staff more enforcement power.

Previously, the city’s rules lacked strong enforcement tools to address vendors who repeatedly ignored business licensing and safety requirements.

Oceanside began regulating sidewalk vending in 2019 following the implementation of Senate Bill 946, also known as the state’s “Safe Sidewalk Vending Act.”

The city’s local ordinance aligns with state law, requiring vendors to obtain seller’s and health permits when applicable, and includes time, place, and manner restrictions.

that many of the problematic vendors are not from Oceanside but from outside cities such as Los Angeles and Chula Vista. While supporting the ordinance change, Councilmember Jimmy Figueroa expressed mixed feelings due to the long-standing tradition of sidewalk vending in Oceanside.

“I was someone who when I was a kid, I got excited when I heard those bells,” he said, referring to the bells used by some pushcart vendors.

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million comes from airport fees, such as landing and fuel charges.

Betro questioned whether some of that income should even count.

“What they include in their revenue is actually rents from the Lowe’s shopping center across the street, because they claim that’s part of the airport operations,” Betro said. “We think that’s a stretch. That has nothing to do with the airport operations.”

Betro also criticized a recent lease deal with American Airlines, which gave the airline a 50% discount.

“You’re losing $3.8 million a year and you’re giving a lease that you’re not collecting your true costs on,” Betro said. “I mean, who does that except the government?”

County staff said most (83%) of the airport’s budget goes toward services and supplies, while the other 17% covers salaries and benefits.

However, Betro said the county offered no plan during the meeting to address the ongoing deficit.

“Some of the [committee] members … were asking … where’s this money coming from? How are we not going to have this deficit going forward? There was no discussion or no indication of that,” he said.

The financial questions come as the county faces a lawsuit over American Airlines’ operations at the airport. Citizens for a Friendly Airport, a separate community group, is suing the county over the lease agreement. A court hearing is set for April 4 in San Diego Superior Court.

Other reported issues include open flames, faulty equipment, poor sanitation and unsafe food storage practices.

The city expressed particular concern over repeat violations occurring on the Oceanside Pier.

According to city officials, some vendors have used flame-producing devices such as gas barbecues on the pier, which poses a significant risk to the wooden structure.

While some vendors have complied with the rules, city officials say they continue to receive “hundreds of complaints” about illegal vending. Many vendors encountered by code enforcement officers lacked the required permits.

Under current rules, vending is prohibited on the pier. However, Code Enforcement Division Manager Brian Mundt said that the same vendors continue to ignore citations.

According to Mundt, the city’s previous ordinance lacked the authority to take effective action against repeat offenders, many of whom simply relocate or return the following day after being asked to leave.

Mundt said the city provides information in English and Spanish to help vendors understand how to operate legally.

With the new changes, staff can impound vending carts under specific con-

THE AIRPORT is facing a $3.8 million budget deficit for FY 2024-25 and a lawsuit over a recent lease deal with American Airlines. File photo/CNG

Last fall, the Carlsbad City Council unanimously approved a set of rules to give the city more say over airport development. Mayor Keith Blackburn said the goal was to protect “local control.”

The changes are meant to stop unauthorized airport expansion, limit growth to existing airport boundaries, define terms like “airport” and “airport expansion,” and require city approval for new or expanded airport projects.

Betro, whose group is not involved in the lawsuit, said the financial losses and the push to bring more commercial airlines are connected.

“Here you’re losing this amount of money, and at the

same time, you’re pushing to bring these other airlines in and then giving them these fantastic discounts,” he said. “It seems and feels to me like it’s an act of desperation, because the airport is really not making it as an airport.”

County officials and Palomar Airport staff did not respond to a request for comment.

Halting flights?

A San Diego Superior Court judge on Friday will consider a request to temporarily halt American Airlines’ daily commercial flights out of McClellan-Palomar Airport as part of an ongoing lawsuit filed by a local advocacy group.

Citizens for a Friendly Airport, or C4FA, is seeking

ditions, including selling food without a valid health permit, refusing to obtain a seller’s permit, or failing to provide the identification needed to issue a citation.

The city may also impound carts based on a vendor’s history of noncompliance.

According to the staff report, impounding will be used only “for circumstances in which other enforcement measures have proven ineffective.” Vendors will be charged a $61 fee to retrieve their property.

Perishable food will be discarded immediately, and unclaimed carts will be destroyed after 90 days.

Mayor Esther Sanchez

a preliminary injunction to stop the twice-daily flights between Phoenix and Carlsbad “until the trial is over,” according to a March 30 statement from the group.

The group argues the County of San Diego violated a 2021 court order by approving American Airlines’ lease without proper consultation with the City of Carlsbad.

“The County ignored the Court’s 2021 ruling ordering the County to do so,” C4FA wrote.

Cory Briggs, the attorney representing C4FA, could not be reached for comment.

According to court documents filed by the county and American Airlines, both parties oppose the request for an injunction. In filings submitted ahead of the April 5 hearing, the county argued that the plaintiffs are unlikely to succeed on the merits and have not demonstrated irreparable harm.

“There is no likelihood that Plaintiff will succeed in this case,” the county wrote, adding that the group “still has not stated a cause of action” in either its complaint or preliminary injunction motion.

The county further argued that the commercial service lease granted to American Airlines is consistent with McClellan-Palomar Airport’s existing land use permit — conditional use permit 172 (CUP-172) — which the county says explicitly allows commercial airline operations, both scheduled and unscheduled.

Officials noted that McClellan-Palomar Airport has a long history of commercial service and that current American Airlines operations fall within the scope

praised staff for addressing the issue, noting recent problems with vendors using open flames on the pier.

Nearly a year ago, the pier sustained severe damage in a fire caused by an electrical failure beneath its head, not as a result of vending, which cost the city millions in repairs.

“Things have gotten really out of hand, especially at the pier with open flames,” Sanchez said. “We’ve had this problem for months and we have not been able to remove these people who have absolutely no right to be on the pier selling food with open flames and absolutely no permits.”

Sanchez also noted

of permitted uses under the airport’s existing designation.

American Airlines echoed the county’s position, describing the lawsuit as “an unlawful attempt to directly regulate aircraft operations and service,” which are governed by federal law and overseen by the Federal Aviation Administration.

“Local governments and citizen groups cannot use local zoning and permitting regulations to functionally veto the types of aircraft that fly, the services they offer, or the noise they make, especially once FAA has undertaken its requisite evaluation and given its approval,” attorneys for American stated in a filing.

The airline also argued that the plaintiffs delayed their request for emergency relief, filing nearly two months after the county Board of Supervisors approved the lease and after flights had already begun on Feb. 13.

“If relief were granted, the harm to American and other individuals — in the form of lost revenue, harm to reputation and customer goodwill, and lost jobs — would be real and irreparable,” the filing stated.

C4FA, however, remains critical of the county’s position, stating the legal arguments rely on “half-truths” and “lies of omission,” and accusing American Airlines of overstating financial harm.

“American Airlines, with a market cap of over $7B, is crying financial hardship over the loss of 4 flights per day (2 outbound/2 inbound) on a route that they stated under oath is not flying full,” the group wrote.

The airport is also fac-

Figueroa encouraged continued outreach to local vendors and suggested partnering with organizations like MiraCosta College to provide education on the city’s vending requirements.

The city has previously worked with groups such as MainStreet Oceanside and MiraCosta College’s Small Business Development Center to offer workshops on legal vending practices. Some participants successfully obtained permits following those sessions.

Deputy Mayor Eric Joyce called for the city to host annual “street vending fairs” for the next two to three years to help local vendors understand how to comply with regulations.

ing a projected $3.8 million budget shortfall for the 2024-25 fiscal year, according to a March 21 presentation by county officials to the Palomar Airport Advisory Committee. The airport anticipates $4.5 million in revenue and $8.3 million in expenses, with the Airport Enterprise Fund covering the gap. Officials did not specify the exact sources of those additional funds.

C4FA further challenged the county’s compliance with the conditional use permit, arguing that allowing larger aircraft like the Embraer 175 represents an unapproved expansion. The county disputes this, stating that the FAA has approved the aircraft to operate safely at the airport using existing infrastructure and does not require any new facilities or changes to the airport’s designation. The lawsuit does not cite violations under the California Environmental Quality Act, focusing instead on local zoning issues. The county and American Airlines argue that the case is preempted by federal law, citing FAA authority over airport operations and the Airline Deregulation Act.

C4FA said the lawsuit is still in its early stages and that it plans to continue pursuing the case regardless of the judge’s ruling on the injunction. The hearing is scheduled for 3 p.m. Friday in Department 71 of the San Diego Superior Court’s Central Courthouse. Once available, C4FA said it would post a Zoom link to the hearing on its website.

The county of San Diego and Palomar Airport officials did not respond to multiple requests for comment from The Coast News.

UNDER CURRENT rules, vending is prohibited on the pier. Additionally, some vendors illegally operate gas-powered, openflame grills on the wooden structure. Courtesy photos/City of Oceanside

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His LDL cholesterol hovered around 140, and his doctor warned that medication might be next. That’s when David decided to try something he had always overlooked—his breath.

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“I had no idea how tightly I was holding tension in my body,” he says. “Learning to breathe deeply reset my whole system.”

Three months into his new routine, his labs came back. His LDL had dropped by nearly 60 points. His triglycerides were lower, too.

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A FEW minutes of slow, conscious breathing daily can help reduce stress levels. Courtesy photo

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Cosmetic bonding: When less is more

Less is more in dentistry. The primary motivation of most dentists is to save teeth, but they are also motivated to do more dentistry. However, the more times you work on a tooth the shorter the lifespan of that tooth. In other words if you work on a tooth too many times, it eventually fails and may need to be extracted.

A TOOTH HAS 9 LIVES JUST LIKE A CAT

‘A cat has nine lives and so does a tooth.’ Once a tooth has been worked on 9 or 10 times you are reaching the end of the lifespan of that tooth, and what dentistry can do to save it. Therefore, it behooves the patient and dentist to do what can be done to save tooth structure, because dentistry is not as good as your real teeth. We do our best, but Mother Nature has always had a better plan and better materials to work with.

THE BOTTOM LINE ABOUT ROOT CANALS AND VENEERS

The best 2 examples of this are avoiding root canals whenever possible, and being very conservative with cosmetic dentistry. Root canals greatly shorten the lifespan of a tooth, and in

many cases tooth structure is cut away in order to get veneers or crowns to cover the teeth. A general rule is: don’t be too aggressive in removing tooth structure, because it cannot be replaced once gone. Also, keep in mind that all dental work will eventually need to be replaced and then more tooth structure will need to be removed every time you do this.

AN EXAMPLE OF CONSERVATIVE BONDING

The photos give an example of what can be done to improve cosmetics and the smile without removing new tooth structure.

As you can see there are often ways to improve your smile and your dental health without having to do aggressive and expensive dental treatment. Another common misconception is that root canals are required most of the time when crowns are done. This is not the case and most of the time it’s avoidable, especially if the tooth is kept cool during the work.

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UCSD researchers: Vaping doesn’t help smokers quit

By City News Service

REGION — Vaping does not help smokers quit their vice, a study published last month by UC San Diego researchers found, refuting a common misconception among tobacco and e-cigarette users.

The report, published March 5 in the academic journal JAMA by scientists at the Herbert Wertheim School of Public Health and Human Longevity Science and Moores Cancer Center at UCSD, analyzed thousands of smokers and e-cigarette users to come to its conclusion.

“Most smokers think vaping will help you quit smoking,” said study co-author John Pierce, professor in the Herbert Wertheim School. “However, this belief is not supported by science to date. While some researchers have suggested that smokers who switch to daily vaping will be more successful in quitting smoking, we studied quitting success among both daily and non-daily vapers and came up with a quite definitive answer.”

In fact, people who vape daily actually reported 4.1% lower rates of quitting. For those who vaped occasionally, the cessation rates were 5.3% lower than

smokers who do not vape.

Around 20% of Americans use some kind of tobacco product, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control. The majority of these are cigarette smokers, but due to a perception of vaping being less harmful, many people have switched to vaping in recent years, the researchers said.

“The adverse health effects of cigarette smoking become obvious after people have smoked for 20 years,” Pierce said. “While vapes generally don’t contain the same harmful chemicals as cigarette smoke, they have other risks, and we just don’t yet know what the health consequences of vaping over 20 to 30 years will be.”

The researchers controlled for factors that impact tobacco cessation such as recent quitting attempts, a smoke-free home and the cost of cigarettes and related paraphernalia.

“For example, if a smoker is already very interested in quitting, has a smokefree home, and does not smoke daily, they are much more likely to successfully quit regardless of whether they vape or not,'' said senior author Karen Messer, professor of biostatistics in the Wertheim School.

THIS PATIENT has a non-cosmetic smile due to old bonding, grinding and appliances that did not fit him. This was a situation that needed something to be done. It was almost a “have to” rather than a “want to.” Courtesy photo

Moonlight Concert Series kicks off 2025 run

Theater also presents summer musicals lineup

By Leo Place VISTA —

The Moonlight Amphitheatre in Vista commenced its 2025 concert series this last weekend with three powerhouse performances, and several more are on the calendar for the coming months.

The opening weekend of this year’s Moonlight Concert Series included performances by Bon Jovi tribute band Wanted, Yachtley Crew, and Los Lobos on March 27, 28, and 29, respectively. Over 2,000 people attended the soldout Yachtley Crew performance.

The theater will have another jam-packed weekend in the coming days, with the music of Billy Joel and Elton John starring Michael Cavanaugh on Thursday (tickets $25$45), Queen Nation on Friday (tickets $35-$55), and Starship featuring Mickey Thomas on Saturday (tickets $45-75).

Additional shows in the 2025 series are as follows:

May 22 — Tusk: The Classic Fleetwood Mac Tribute ($35-$55)

May 23 — The Sixties Show ($25-$45)

May 24 – Michael W. Smith Beyond the Far Horizon Tour ($45-$75)

July 31 — Mick Adamans and The Stones ($25-

$45)

Aug. 1 — Uptown: A Celebration of Motown and Soul ($25-$45)

Aug. 2 — Leann Rimes ($45-$75)

Oct. 2 — Anything For Salinas Band: Tribute to Selena ($25-$45)

Oct. 3 — 24k Magic: The #1 Tribute to Bruno Mars ($25-$45)

Oct. 4 — Pop 2000

Tour: Chris Kirkpatrick of NSYNC, O-Town, BBMak, LFO and Ryan Cabrera ($35-$55)

Tickets are available online at moonlightstage. com/shows-tickets/moonlight-concerts. Ticket prices vary between the amphitheatre seating and general admission seating on the upper and lower lawns.

Gates open for each of the shows at 6 p.m. and the show will begin at 7:30 p.m.

Parking is free onsite.

Attendees are permit-

ted to bring outside food and non-alcoholic beverages, and chairs are provided with each ticket. Wine, beer, seltzer and more will also be available for purchase onsite.

The Moonlight is also presenting the lineup for its 44th Summer Musicals season beginning this month.

“Grease” runs from April 30 to May 17, “Waitress” runs from June 4 to 21, “Anastasia The Musical” runs from July 9 to 26, “Fiddler on the Roof” runs from Aug. 13 to 30, and “The Prince of Egypt” runs from Sept. 10 to 27.

Season subscriptions and single tickets are available online at moonlightstage.com/ events-tickets/2025-summer-musicals.

The Moonlight Amphitheatre is located at Brengle Terrace Park on Vale Terrace Drive in Vista.

YACHTLEY CREW performs at the Moonlight Amphitheatre on March 28 to kick off the 2025 concert series. The Moonlight is also presenting the lineup for its 44th Summer Musicals season beginning this month. Photo by Photomatt72 via Facebook

BON JOVI tribute band Wanted performs at the Moonlight Amphitheatre on March 28. Photo by Photomatt72 via Facebook

O’side debuts expanded skate spot at John Landes

By Samantha Nelson

OCEANSIDE — City leaders, residents and professional skateboarders gathered late last month to celebrate the grand opening of the expanded skate spot at John Landes Park in Oceanside’s Tri-City neighborhood.

Previously, the skate area consisted of a small concrete pad with minimal features, excluding ramps, built using repurposed materials from another park. The newly completed 7,500-square-foot skate spot marks a significant upgrade, offering new opportunities for beginner and advanced skaters alike.

“Skating is an integral part of the culture that makes Oceanside special,” said Manuel Gonzalez, Oceanside’s director of Parks and Recreation.

“We have some amazing skate parks, and we tried to balance the need to create a unique experience for advanced skaters with elements that would appeal to youth and beginners.”

The city hosted three public outreach meetings in early 2023 to gather input on the project. According to the city, professional skateboarders Cody McEntire and Julia Brueckler,

an Olympic athlete, led the in-person workshops. Approximately 290 people participated in the in-person and online surveys.

Construction began in November and was completed in nearly five months.

The $487,624 project was funded through a mix of local and state grants. The city used $125,000 in Community Development Block Grant funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to help design the new space.

An additional

$285,520 came from California’s Proposition 68. San Diego Gas & Electric also expedited a nearby project to facilitate the skate spot’s expansion.

Nearly 300 people attended the ribbon-cutting ceremony on March 25, which was organized with support from the Poseiden Foundation, a local nonprofit that promotes youth skateboarding.

The event included free skate gear giveaways and skate demos and clinics for children.

Professional skaters in attendance included Jen O’Brien, a world champion and Skateboarding Hall of Fame inductee, along with Andres Chong-qui of SBEC Wheels, Necu Videla of Sentir Skateboards and the Argentinian national Olympic team, Ronnie Toms of Etnies Flow Rider, and Isabelle Fried.

Videla flew in from Mexico and Chong-qui traveled from Ecuador for the event.

Local elected officials in attendance included

Mayor Esther Sanchez, Deputy Mayor Eric Joyce, and Councilmember Jimmy Figueroa, who grew up in the Tri-City community.

“The newly revitalized skatepark at John Landes offers a vital recreational space for our skating community, youth, and families in the Tri-City community and throughout the city,” Figueroa told The Coast News. “After years of much-needed care, the neighborhood is excited to see this space restored.”

County Supervisor Jim Desmond and representatives from the offices of U.S. Rep. Mike Levin, state Sen. Catherine Blakespear, and Assemblymember Laurie Davies also attended.

As part of the ceremony, Sanchez received a skate deck signed by the professional skaters and staff from the American Ramp Company, the skate park’s contractor.

The skate spot is part of a series of recent investments in John Landes Park. Last year, the city renovated the outdoor basketball courts, and Gonzalez said the city plans to install 36 solar-powered security lights to enhance safety.

“We are also looking at conducting a master plan to engage the community in ongoing improvements to the park, as well as other improvements to the existing community center, which has Housing and

Neighborhood Services, Library, and Parks and Recreation Department operations,” Gonzalez said via email.

Figueroa noted the city has worked “tirelessly to breathe life into John Landes Park” over the past few years.

Previously, the city ceased all operations and programming at the former recreation center in 2008 due to the Great Recession. MiraCosta College took over the space during the last decade through a lease with the city, using the building to run its various trade education programs.

In 2023, the city reopened the community center using American Rescue Plan Act dollars.

“With the skatepark’s renewal, the reopening of the community center, and other park improvements like the basketball court, this space represents a brighter future for our TriCity community,” Figueroa said.

In addition, the city plans to seek public input on a proposed pump track at El Corazon Park Site 1. The City Council is scheduled to consider the project’s contract on April 23, and a community meeting is planned for the summer. Gonzalez added that the city is also evaluating both short- and long-term improvements to the Libby Lake skate spot.

THE NEWLY completed 7,500-square-foot skate spot at John Landes Park in the Tri-City neighborhood marks a significant upgrade, offering new opportunities for beginner and advanced skaters alike. Courtesy photo/City of Oceanside

Carlsbad 5K a slice of heaven for Ainsley’s Angels

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When searching for the Carlsbad 5000's soul, check Bailey Benton's soles.

“If we can see the bottom of her shoes,'' Tricia Benton said. “We know she’s very happy.’’

We’re pleased to meet Tricia, Bailey's mother. She leads a group on Sunday's Carlsbad 5K that never leaves a dry eye in its wake.

“I was raised to give the shirt off my back for others,’’ the elder Benton said.

Benton does better in connecting athletes with special needs to those with special hearts. The latter push the former at road races, and good luck deciding who is having more fun.

Benton resides in Carlsbad and is the ringleader of the runners and their helpers, as the Southern California ambassador for Ainsley's Angels. It’s a nonprofit organization that puts wind under people’s wings, especially those needing a little extra grace.

“We probably do a race a month, from San Diego to Los Angeles,’’ Benton said. “Our goal is to get them off the sidelines and to the finish line.’’

That includes some of

the most scenic 3.1 miles in North County, as runners, walkers and yes, pushers, flock to Carlsbad’s streets. It's an event that has few peers and abides by its slogan of the world's fastest 5K,

drawing elite runners and 8,000 others in a series of races for all ages and abilities. Standards were set to be shattered, and Benton's brigade will do just that

on Sunday. After filling 28 seats last spring, it'll have 35 chairs covering the course, a new high.

“This is my hometown,’’ Benton said, proudly. “I wanted a record turnout.”

On any given weekend, the group puts in the road work. Bailey Benton, an eighth-grader at Carlsbad's Valley Middle School, has participated since 2018.

She’s completed 12 marathons, 25 half-marathons and enough other distances to soar her medal haul to 150 and counting.

“She absolutely loves these runs,’’ Benton said. “She’s non-verbal, but it’s very easy to see when she is happy. Her feet fly up in the air and she slaps her hands.”

It matches the back slaps to those supplying the love and energy, with the questions from well-wishers on and along the courses usually the same.

“That is really cool” and “How can I help?”

For those lending a hand through their feet to those challenged to walk or run, the benefits are countless.

“For a lot of the runners, it puts them in a new element,’’ Benton said. “They are running for somebody else.''

Kelly Smith, the human engine who often propels

Bailey, agrees.

"Being a mother myself, I absolutely love that I get to be a part of getting Bailey across the finish line while her mom beams with love and pride watching her collect another medal to add to her collection,'' Smith said. It takes a bounty to keep the tires rolling, with Benton estimating that the runners' wheelchairs average about $5,000 each. The group received a generous donation from a Huntington Beach road race recently and it is always appreciative of any support.

The tireless Benton tipped her cap to Cardiff's John and Jean Smith, the Carlsbad 5K owners, for embracing the wheelchair runners.

Benton, who learned to serve others through her mother, Maureen Simons, is also active in other Carlsbad special needs programs. She may not give you the shirt off her back, but we know underneath it is a heart of gold.

"I was taught to help the underdog,'' Benton said. Go over and cheer her pink-clad clan at the Carlsbad 5K. Give those runners, and their helpers, a high-five as well.

Contact Jay Paris at jparis8@aol.com and follow him @jparis_sports.

Olen leaves UCSD for New Mexico post

By City News Service

REGION — UC San Diego men's basketball coach Eric Olen is leaving the school today to become coach at the University of New Mexico and will be replaced by associate head coach Clint Allard, school officials announced.

of the team's vaunted defense, which led the Big West and ranked sixth nationally in 2024-25, allowing 61.8 points per game.

Allard was a four-year starter and three-time team captain at UCSD, with career averages of 10.3 points, 3.5 rebounds, 3.7 assists and 1.2 steals in 112 games as a Triton. He graduated in 2008.

Olen guided the Tritons to a 30-5 record in the 2024-25 season, winning the Big West regular season and tournament titles. The team earned a berth in the NCAA Division I tournament in its first year of eligibility, but lost to Michigan, 68-65, in the first round.

Olen spent 21 seasons at UCSD, 12 as coach. He leaves with a 240-119 record.

From 2020 to ’24, Olen guided UCSD through the four-season transition process from Division II to Division I status.

Allard had been associate head coach since April 2014 and was the architect

“I am truly honored and excited to step into the role of UC San Diego men’s basketball head coach,” Allard said. “UC San Diego is a remarkable institution that I have been fortunate to be a part of for many years, and the opportunity to lead this program is a dream come true.”

jay paris

BAILEY BENTON, an eighth-grader at Carlsbad’s Valley Middle School, and Kelly Smith, celebrate yet another completed road race. Smith will push Benton in Sunday’s Carlsbad 5000 as they’ll be among the competitors with Ainsley’s Angels. Courtesy photo

CLINT ALLARD, left, takes over the Tritons men’s hoops program after Eric Olen’s departure. Courtesy photos

Stag’s Leap shines at Butcher Shop wine dinner

Last June, I had the pleasure of touring Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars in Napa Valley with Patrick Reilly, the winery’s trade coordinator, and winemaker Marcus Notaro, courtesy of Silvio Di Silvio, Antinori director of luxury accounts and education, who arranged the visit.

I tasted through an allstar lineup that included Artemis, FAY, S.L.V., and CASK 23.

Fast-forward to March 2024, and I was thrilled to reconnect with Marcus and see Silvio at The Butcher Shop’s sold-out, 86-person Stag’s Leap Winemaker Dinner, hosted by Sal Ercolano. During comments, Silvio shared his gratitude to Ercolano for serving Antinori wines in his restaurants for over 20 years. It was exciting to pair executive chef Brian Gist’s five-course menu with Stag’s Leap’s prestigious wines.

Our evening began with a vibrant shrimp and scallop ceviche layered with pickled red onions, served atop a blue corn tostada garnished with avocado crema. The dish had a refreshing brightness and paired well with the 2022 Stag’s Leap Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc Aveta.

Grilled New York Strip Steak served with horseradish whipped potatoes, grilled asparagus, and a red wine reduction paired with 2021 FAY Estate Cabernet Sauvignon. Photo by Rico Cassoni

Grilled Prime New York Strip with rosemary demi-glace, seared polenta, roasted cipollini onion, and grilled asparagus paired with 2021 FAY Estate Cabernet Sauvignon. Photo by Rico Cassoni

On the nose, I detected citrus and floral notes, and on the palate, guava and pineapple provided an energetic match for the seafood. The crisp, tropical profile cleansed the palate while enhancing the sweetness and spice of the ceviche.

Next came the bib lettuce wedge salad, a refreshing and artful plate of crisp bib lettuce, roasted cauliflower and crumbled feta cheese, all tied together with a lemon basil dressing. This course was beautifully matched with the 2023 Stag’s Leap Napa Valley Chardonnay Karia.

The nose opened with notes of lemon, lime and cantaloupe, while the palate offered stone fruit, juicy apple and melon flavors with a soft, creamy finish accented by a hint of vanilla. The lightly oaked chardonnay was bright and crisp.

The third course was a standout braised beef short rib, plated with creamy pars-

nip purée, roasted Brussels sprouts and crispy fried onions. The fork-tender short rib was rich and flavorful, balanced by the parsnip’s sweetness and the Brussels sprouts’ earthiness.

The 2021 Stag’s Leap Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Artemis provided layered dark fruit notes, baking spice and firm structure that stood up to the hearty dish. With Antinori’s purchase of Stag’s Leap in 2023, Artemis 2023 and forward vintages will be 100% cabernet sauvignon estate fruit sourced from Antinori Napa Valley. For the main course, Chef Gist served hardwood-grilled prime New York strip with rosemary demi-glace, seared polenta, roasted cipollini onions and grilled asparagus. The polenta was golden on the outside and creamy on the inside, offering an excellent

contrast in textures.

The steak itself was grilled perfectly to medium-rare. The rosemary demi added an aromatic richness that married well with the 2020 Stag’s Leap Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon FAY. One of Napa Valley’s most historic cabernet sauvignon sites, the FAY Vineyard was first planted in 1961 by Nathan Fay.

The 2021 vintage, shaped by a long, cool growing season with no major heat spikes, produced a wine with bright red fruit, fine-grained tannins and a silky, rich finish. Aging for 21 months in 80% new French oak brought finesse and polish to the wine, allowing it to complement and elevate the dish.

Marcus commented, “The 2021 FAY will have a long life and can be stored for 10 years or more.”

The meal concluded with a trio of desserts. Passion fruit crème brûlée delivered a tangy citrus brightness beneath a caramelized sugar crust. Two profiteroles filled with vanilla bean custard and dipped in dark chocolate brought a creamy indulgence, while a piece of almond brittle added crunch.

Enjoying this course alongside Ptolemy, a rare late-harvest sauvignon blanc, was especially memorable. Ptolemy is picked two months after Aveta at

40 brix versus 22, allowing a healthy mold to draw out the moisture. When pressed, only a trickle of juice is extracted.

One barrel — just 24 cases — is made annually, making the Ptolemy pour a special treat for guests, as it is unavailable for retail.

Exciting wine dinners continue in Ercolano’s lineup. Del Mar’s West End Bar & Kitchen is hosting a Duckhorn Vineyards fivecourse winemaker dinner on Thursday, April 24, at 6 p.m. The main course, crafted

by Gist, is grilled New York strip steak with horseradish whipped potatoes and roasted asparagus, paired with Paraduxx Red Blend. The cost is $130 per person and includes tax and tip. RSVP at 858-259-5878.

A big thank-you to The Butcher Shop culinary and service teams for their excellent execution and warm hospitality throughout the evening. For more information on Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars, visit stagsleapwinecellars.com.

— Story by Rico Cassoni

Wine Bytes

Vittorio’s Italian Trattoria in Carmel Valley is hosting a Fess Parker Wine Dinner on Wednesday, April 24, at 6:30 p.m. Guests will enjoy a four-course dinner featuring standout pairings like a panko-crusted crab cake with Ashley’s Chardonnay 2023, duck confit ravioli with Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir 2021 and red winebraised short ribs paired with The Big Easy Red 2021. Dessert will be the chef’s surprise.

Cost is $75 per person, plus tax and tip. RSVP at 858-538-5884.

Reach them at info@ tasteofwineandfood.com.

Odd Files

Spring Breakers

One spring breaker got more than he bargained for when he got into a fight with Jack Turner, 18, of Fort Myers, Florida. The Smoking Gun reported that on March 17, a sheriff’s deputy was patrolling Fort Myers Beach when he was “flagged down” about an altercation.

As Turner and Juwan Black tussled in the sand, police said, Turner “pulled Black’s head upward as he brought his face toward the left side of Black’s head.” That’s when Turner bit off Black’s ear.

Black was taken to the hospital for treatment; Turner was arrested for felony battery and posted $50,000 bond. Turner applied for a public defender, saying he has no income and that his bond was posted by his family. His home is a three-bedroom house in Fort Myers purchased by his parents in 2018. [The Smoking Gun, 3/20/2025]

Competent Criminal?

On March 18, as Ellen Schapps Richman, 76, drove her Mercedes SUV to a golf lesson at Palm Beach Country Club, she had a vague sense that she had hit something -- maybe a piece of “debris” in the road.

The Palm Beach Daily News reported that actually, Richman allegedly hit a bicyclist, 63, and then continued on, dragging him and his bike a short distance down the road.

When Richman arrived at the club, she handed her car keys to a valet and told him she thought the damage to her car was from something she hit, police said. The cyclist, meanwhile, had “massive” injuries to his left leg and was transported to a hospital.

Richman, an area philanthropist and adjunct professor of business at Columbia Business School, has been ordered by Circuit Judge Donald Hafele not to drive. She faces a charge of

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and improved stormwater systems.

leaving the scene of a crash involving death or injuries.

[Palm Beach Daily News, 3/19/2025]

Don’t

Try at Home

The Daily Express reported that a couple in Jilin, China, were forced to visit a hospital on March 18 after the woman’s hand became stuck in her boyfriend’s mouth.

They were testing whether her hand would fit in his mouth when the muscles in his mouth spasmed, preventing her from pulling her hand out.

The man’s face turned red and he began salivating, and his teeth were clamped down on her hand.

“It felt like my hand was stuck in a meat grinder,” she said. At the hospital, doctors administered muscle relaxants to the man, and after about 20 minutes, the woman was able to remove her hand. [Daily Express, 3/24/2025]

Awesome!

Paul Broome, 55, of Bognor, England, specified in his will that he wanted to be buried in a Snickers bar-themed coffin, NDTV reported on March 24. So when he passed on, his family got to work.

Broome was a care assistant for adults with learning disabilities and a big fan of the chocolate bar and the Crystal Palace FC. His coffin, which was painted to look like a half-unwrapped Snickers, also said “I’m nuts” on the side and featured the football club’s logo.

“Paul’s family informed us that he was one of life’s true characters, and his farewell needed to reflect that,” said Ali Leggo of FA Holland Funeralcare. [NDTV, 3/24/2025]

Irony

Daniel Murillo, 44, was arrested on March 16 in Kissimmee, Florida, accused of repeatedly punching a 24-year-old female acquaintance as they sat in a car, The Smoking Gun reported.

Things had gotten tense between the two after they traveled from Tampa but ran out of money; a verbal argument, the victim told

police, led to the battery.

Strangely, though, in Murillo’s mugshot, he is wearing a black shirt with bold white letters reading: “I NEVER ARGUE.” He was charged with misdemeanor battery. [The Smoking Gun, 3/17/2025]

Religious Message

Suckers, take note! Senior adviser to the White House Faith Office Paula White-Cain has a Passover deal for you, Raw Story reported on March 24, but only if you send her $1,000 before Easter.

With that donation, she promises, you’ll receive seven “Blessings of Passover,” which include an angel assigned to you by God, long life, “an increase for inheritance” and a special year of blessing.

“You’re not doing this to get something,” she clarified on a video, “but you’re doing it in honor of God, realizing what you can receive.” One featured gift is a 10-inchtall Waterford crystal cross (retail, $100, but on sale at Waterford.com for 30% off).

Nine years ago, WhiteCain sold a rock for $1,144 that she billed as a “resurrection seed.” [Raw Story, 3/24/2025]

Oh, By the Way...

Passengers aboard the Cunard Line’s cruiser Queen Anne received an alarming message from the ship’s captain on March 13, the Independent reported.

“This area is known for piracy threats,” the announcement said as the ship traveled between Australia and Manila. It went on to say that the external promenade deck would be closed overnight and “deck lights will be on to reduce the ship’s external lighting.”

Passengers were also asked to turn off stateroom lights and keep their window shades down. A representative for Cunard said there was “no specific threat to the ship or its guests, and our onboard experience remained uninterrupted.”

[Independent, 3/26/2025]

A Precious Criminal

Thomas Talbert, 18, was charged with felony robbery, theft, reckless en-

dangerment and possession of an instrument of crime on March 24 in Duncansville Borough, Pennsylvania, WJAC-TV reported.

Talbert allegedly entered the Smokers Express Store brandishing a gun, with a face covering and gloves on, and demanded a carton of cigarettes and cash from the register.

But Talbert’s “gun” was an airsoft gun, and he fled the scene on an e-bike, having only collected about $200. When authorities caught up with him, he initially denied the robbery, then admitted, “I did it.” He was held in the Blair County Prison on $50,000 bail. [WJAC, 3/25/2025]

Weird in the Wild Napa County, California’s Morning Glory Spillway, a passive spillway in Lake Berryessa, hadn’t been used since 2019, IFLScience.com reported on March 25.

But starting in February and continuing through March, the so-called “glory hole” has been busy draining excess water from the lake into Putah Creek.

When lake levels exceed 440 feet, the water spills into a vortex that looks like a giant sink drain from above. The water falls 200 feet before rushing into the creek. Large amounts of rainfall have contributed to the higher lake levels. [IFLScience.com, 3/25/2025]

It’s a Dirty Job

Maybe Deon De Groot, 26, is the Easter bunny’s little helper. The Guardian reported that De Groot was seen stuffing about $283 worth of Cadbury Creme Eggs into a duffel bag at a Tesco Express in Peterborough, England, on March 22. He also concealed some in his jacket.

After store staff flagged down officers, PC Guy Cunningham asked De Groot, “What have you got in there?” to which De Groot replied, “Creme Eggs.”

De Groot was sentenced to 12 weeks in prison, suspended for a year, and was banned from Cambridgeshire for the next three months. [Guardian, 3/26/2025]

Branding on the Easter bunny’s tush?

Regardless of your industry, you’re probably seeking ways to generate new visibility and sales.

While networking, press releases, social media and handing out pens are all viable platforms, here’s one you might have missed: The White House Easter Egg Roll is seeking corporate sponsors.

Wait…what?

Here’s the deal: Beginning in 1878, this annual event has typically been funded without taxpayer dollars through anonymous private donations. The American Egg Board contributes all the food and 60,000 hard-boiled eggs, with any leftover funds going to the privately held White House Historical Association.

Thousands of kids and adults attend this wonderland of games, storytelling, music, and, of course, the traditional egg-rolling race.

Recognizing how much costs have risen for virtually everything (and especially eggs!), additional funding sources are now being encouraged. Which means your business has a chance to sponsor this exciting event.

For as little as $75,000, you can be in the thick of the action. The platinum-level sponsor ($200,000) will also get four tickets to Melania Trump’s brunch; a 900-square-foot show booth; branded snacks or souvenirs; naming rights; callouts in the program or social media posts; and a speaking opportunity with the White House press corps, as well as “exclusive access opportunities.”

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From publishing to breakfast cereals, there are opportunities for every brand or business. Consider attaching your name to printed tickets, custom wooden eggs, stage equipment or staff name tags.

Importantly, these corporate collaborations are being carefully managed to maintain the event’s wholesome, community-oriented atmosphere. Branding will be kept subtle, with banners and booths rather than splashy advertisements. The focus will remain squarely on children and families enjoying a unique day at the White House, rather than overt product placement.

Still, sponsors will have bragging rights, and there will undoubtedly be countless ancillary promotional opportunities, as well as a chance to generate community goodwill.

And though critics may question the commercialization of public traditions, it’s worth recognizing that even small-town events often rely on local business support. So perhaps it’s not surprising that one of the country’s most iconic holiday gatherings is following suit. With that said, I wish you a week of profitable marketing.

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Compared to the $8 million expense for a 30-second Super Bowl commercial (plus production costs), this promotional event is downright cheap.

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as her wife chased her.

cate that the couple had filed for divorce in May of 2000.

clients as they transition out of the shelter program. The pantry gives out around 100,000 pounds of food to families annually.

Melendez asked whether closing down the pantry and boutique could be a way for Operation HOPE to tighten up its funds. Zapico

Others advocated for funding to explore more options for affordable housing.

“Affordable housing is a top concern for Encinitas residents,” wrote Theresa Beauchamp. “We need more housing for those

“It might be easy to forget that the city’s Housing Element, finally adopted after years of difficulties, placed 44% of all the upzoning in Leucadia, with much of it within about a half-mile radius of the La Costa and Vulcan intersection,” wrote Leucadia resident Nancy Deghionno. “Some of the upzoned developments in our area have already been completed and more are following close behind. Please prioritize at-grade crossings and North Vulcan Avenue upgrades this year.”

said that while they take a lot of time and energy to run, the pantry and boutique make up a tiny portion of the budget since almost all the food is donated.

Three Operation HOPE alumni spoke at the meeting about how the organization helped them in times of critical need and encouraged the city to support the organization so it can con-

who make less than $58 per hour. We are losing vital community members, and our city’s public health is suffering. To address our unmet housing needs, the budget should fund evaluating potential affordable housing sites.”

Councilmember Luke Shaffer emphasized the importance of having shovel-ready designs for future grant opportunities. Councilmember Jim O’Hara called for a prioritized list

tinue to help families.

Martha Avalos said she was living in an RV with her three kids after fleeing her ex-husband when they came to the shelter. Her family was able to live there for five months while she completed her bachelor’s degree and saved for an apartment.

Avalos is now pursuing a master’s degree in social

of unfunded projects so the city can act quickly if money becomes available

The council did not take any formal action but gave feedback to staff. A follow-up budget workshop is scheduled for April 23. At that meeting, staff plan to use a budget calculator to help visualize potential trade-offs based on council priorities.

The final budget is expected to be adopted on June 11.

work to support other survivors of domestic violence.

“I absolutely feel that programs such as Operation HOPE are necessary toward helping such victims. My hope is that more programs like this get developed around different committees. Operation HOPE was lifechanging for me, and it can do the same for others,” Avalos said.

The bloodied victim “was yelling out, ‘Yolanda! Please ... I don’t want to die,’’’ the document states. Yolanda Marodi, who appeared to be holding a knife and seemingly had blood on her arms, responded, “You should have thought about that before,’’ according to the document.

The mortally wounded victim repeatedly asked her wife to call 911 before the pair re-entered the home, the declaration states.

The declaration states that about 10 minutes later, the camera recorded video of Yolanda Marodi, who also goes by the last name Olejniczak, loading items into a Chevrolet Equinox and then driving off.

Yolanda Marodi pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter and served prison time from February 2004 to November 2013 for the October 2000 stabbing death of her first spouse, James Olejniczak, in San Bernardino County Family court records filed at Vista Courthouse indi-

Deputy District Attorney Maura Duffey, who is prosecuting the latest case, said after Wednesday’s arraignment, “This is a very tragic case of intimate partner violence...The victim was a beloved member of the Cal Fire community, and I know that this loss is being felt in that community.’’

Rebecca Marodi’s state firefighting service began in 1993 as a volunteer crew member in Moreno Valley. She served as a seasonal firefighter in Riverside and San Bernardino counties before being promoted to fire apparatus engineer in 2007 and captain at the Cal Fire/Riverside County Fire Department in 2022.

On Sunday, Cal Fire officials released a statement thanking their “law enforcement partners in San Diego and Mexico for their hard work’’ in apprehending the suspect.

“Becky was a beloved member of our community and department, and we miss her greatly,’’ they added.

Moving forward with seedlings: The hardening

jano’s garden

Two weeks ago, we introduced our readers to the joy of seed starting. After seed starting comes the process of seedling hardening. If you have started you seeds as per our instructions, you probably have a healthy-looking tray of sprouts popping up in your peat pots, You have done it! The long and lonely weeks of coddling and coaxing your little baby seedlings have paid off! The owner of the first greenhouse I ever worked at in Upstate New York, Mary Leonard, always said to me: “Having a greenhouse full of seedlings is like having a greenhouse full of baby chicks. You leave them alone for one day, and they will die!”

Now that you have a collection of healthy sprouts, with at least two cotyledons, you can begin the process of hardening off. The two cotyledons that appear first on the stem are not true leaves, but appear before leaf growth.

Set your tray of seedlings in a cool indoor area for at least one week, until true leaves have formed,

and the stem appears strong and upright. The cooler indoor temperature will prepare them for the great outdoors. I sometimes set my seedlings next to the patio screen door for about a week, which is cool enough to get their green growth strengthening.

THE GREAT OUTDOORS

When your seedlings have been toughened by enduring a cool week indoors, and have perked up enough to produce two true leaves, they are ready to be moved outdoors. Remember, those precious seedlings that look healthy and hardy can be at risk of “sudden death” when subjected immediately to a full day of direct sun or a gentle breeze.

OUTDOOR RULES

The key to this phase, and always the most difficult, is the window between too little and too much sun, and exposure to the elements.

• Little steps — I usually start my outdoor transfer process early in the morning when the sun is slightly filtered in the clouds, and the wind has not picked up. There is an unusual phenomenon that occurs in much of North County, in which the early afternoon produces light wind off the coast.

The strength of the sun’s heat is between noon and 2 p.m. If you will be

leaving the plants outdoors all day, it is best to provide a protective cover such as a window frame, balanced on the side of a patio or a wall in the yard. You could also use a large piece of clear Plexiglas to balance against the wall at an angle, placing the seedlings underneath.

• Sunlight — Start your outdoor sessions with just

a few hours of exposure to filtered sun. Gradually increase the amount of direct sun the plant receives. At the end of the week, the seedling is able to take full sun.

• Wind — Within a few hours, a perfectly upright seedling can be knocked over, or worse, suffer a bent stem, which will stunt its

growth or cause it to die prematurely. Once again, providing a sheltered area for your young plants will prove beneficial.

• Fertilizer — A light watering with fish emulsion can strengthen the green growth and produce healthy stems.

• Cold — Cold outdoor temperatures pose a less serious threat to your cold-hardy seedlings such as those in the Brassica family such as broccoli, cabbage and cauliflower. But warm weather crops such as peppers and melons need to be certain to be protected from dropping temperatures. It is always best to keep an eye on the temperature in your yard, and bring the seedlings in at nighttime for the first few weeks.

THE TRANSPLANT

When your tiny seedlings have become stable, with strong stems and at least two sets of true leaves, it will be time to transplant into 3-inch pots. Use a light weight potting soil, mixed with compost for each pot. Fill pot half full with soil and water thoroughly. If you have used peat pots or peat pods, you can simply transfer to the small 3-inch pot. Add a little more soil to cover, press down and finish watering.

Allow your 3-inch pots to acclimate to the weather, being outdoors throughout the day, until time to plant them all in your garden.

This second set of seedling care will strengthen their growth until you are ready to plant in the garden. The plants can be left in the pots for weeks until ready to be placed in the garden.

HAPPY GARDENERS

One of my students, Atsumi Flores of Carlsbad, has been tending, coaxing and rotating her seedlings to find the perfect conditions in her tiny apartment to start growing her vegetables.

“It hasn’t been easy, with a small space, but I started the germination process indoors, and then as soon as I saw a few leaves, alternated indoors and then outdoors on my patio,” she says. “Now, I have four tiny zucchinis growing in my peat pots, and they are on their way to a full day on the patio this week! It has been a long process, but I will do it again!”

Our future articles will dig into what to do with all those lovely vegetable and flowering transplants in your raised bed or containers. Until then, happy gardening. Please send questions to janosgarden@ gmail.com.

Jano Nightingale is a Master Gardener and horticulturist who teaches vegetable gardening at the Carlsbad Senior Center Community Garden. Call 442-339-2650 to find out about her classes.

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SPROUTING zucchini seedlings are the first step to growing the vegetable. Photo by Jano Nightingale

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April 4

EVENTS CALENDAR

‘SILENT STORYTELLERS’

Growing up by the sea and observing Southern California’s shores and seasonal cycles for decades, regional artist Fredric Hope’s “Silent Storytellers” brilliantly celebrates the beauty of nature’s artistry, refracted through memory, in a unique form of visual and emotional archaeology. Free, 12-5 p.m. from Feb. 7 to June 28 at Carlsbad City Library, 1775 Dove Ln, Carlsbad.

SPRING CYBER SALE

Skip the lines and shop the hottest deals of the year during Gelson’s Markets online-only spring cyber sale. April 4-7 at Gelson’s, 2707 Via de La Valle, Del Mar.

VISTA GARDEN CLUB

The Vista Garden Flower Show Committee will explain how to have an award-winning entry for its upcoming flower show. Free, 1:45 p.m. on April 4 at Gloria McClellan Senior Center, 1400 Vale Terrace Dr, Vista.

MUSIC FUSION!

Palomar Symphony Orchestra, Palomar Chorale, and Palomar Chamber Singers combine impressive vocal forces and colorful orchestral dynamism to create a sound explosion, generated by our largest ensembles presenting Hanson’s “Sea Symphony” and Vivaldi’s “Gloria.” $10-$16, 7 p.m. at Howard Brubeck Theatre at Palomar College, 1140 W Mission Rd, San Marcos

LIFE TALKS

This week, KPBS reporter Beth Accomando discusses “Stripper Energy,” a new six-part video podcast revealing a little-known San Diego civil rights story of dancers who fought back against corruption and abuses of power for decades from the unlikely stage of a strip club. Then, author Jo Ellen Guthrie talks about Carlsbad pioneers Luther and Olive Gage, who helped develop splendid flora, transforming Carlsbad into the city it is today. Free, 1-3:30 p.m. April 4 at MiraCosta College, Oceanside Campus Bldg T200, 1 Barnard Dr, Oceanside.

WOMEN’S HISTORY EXHIBIT

The Photographer’s Eye will host Diana Nicholette Jeon and Sandra Klein as its Women’s History Month artists, opening March 8. Free, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 4 at The Photographer’s Eye Gallery, 326 E Grand Ave, Escondido.

April 5

ENCINITAS ARBOR DAY

Go Green with us for Arbor Day 2025! The city of Encinitas will be planting 50 trees at Cardiff Sports Park, and you’re invited to make a sustainable impact in your community. Free,

9 a.m. to 12 p.m. April 5 at Cardiff Sports Park, 1661 Lake Dr, Encinitas.

FIXIT CLINIC, E-WASTE

Learn how to extend the life of household items through repair, not disposal. The Fixit Clinic will offer tips on fixing bikes, appliances, clothing and more. Instead of throwing things away, discover. Free, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 5 at Carlsbad City Library, 1775 Dove Ln, Carlsbad.

CRC’S 30TH ANNIVERSARY

Community Resource Center invites you to celebrate 30 years of our signature event, the CRC Tea. $140-$1,350, 1:30-4 p.m. April 5 at Fairbanks Ranch Country Club, 15200 San Dieguito Rd, Rancho Santa Fe.

LAGOON TOUR

Discover the beauty of San Elijo Lagoon. 10 to 11:30 a.m. April 5 at San Elijo Lagoon Nature Center, 2710 Manchester Ave, Cardiff by the Sea.

PORSCHES + COFFEE

Rev up your Saturday with Porsches & Coffee! Experience the thrill of classic Porsches in a relaxed, coffee-fueled meetup. Free, 7-9:30 a.m. April 5 at FourTillFour Cafe Encinitas, 1114 N Coast Highway 101, Encinitas.

SAN DIEGO WRITERS FEST

Enjoy food, live music, books, prizes and more than 100 speakers at this year’s 6th annual Writers Festival. Free, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. April 5 at Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado.

KIWANIS TROUT DERBY

The semi-annual trout derby returns with prizes, food and the chance to catch the biggest fish all while supporting Escondido communities. $14-$20, 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. on April 5 and 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. on April 6 at Dixon Lake, 1700 La Honda Dr, Escondido.

PARKINSON’S 5K AND FAIR

Fight Parkinson’s disease by joining us for our annual 5k walk in support

of the Parkinson’s Association of San Diego. Check-in at 7:30 a.m. Sign up at www. parkinsonsassociation.org or call 858-215-2570. Free$50, 9-11:30 a.m. April 5 at Liberty Station, 2640 Cushing Rd, San Diego.

LATINO BOOK FEST

Celebrate Latino culture and literature at this bilingual family friendly event, featuring more than 50 Latino authors and over 120 booths showcasing local organizations dedicated to empowering the Latino community. Free, 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. April 5 at MiraCosta College, Oceanside Campus, 1 Barnard Dr, Oceanside.

NATURE NIGHT

Advocate for the planet by going on an adventure to save the Earth at Nature Night. $12-$17, 5-7:30 p.m. April 5 at San Diego Children’s Discovery Museum, 320 N Broadway, Escondido.

DISCOVERY TOUR

Discover the beauty of San Elijo Lagoon. Free, 1011:30 a.m. April 5 at San Elijo Lagoon Nature Center, 2710 Manchester Ave, Cardiff by the Sea.

ROLLING HEARTBREAKERS

Experience the Rolling Heartbreakers live as they perform the Rolling Stones’ “Let It Bleed” and Tom Petty’s “Full Moon Fever” albums in their entirety. $28, 8-10 p.m. April 5 at The Bornemann Theatre on TERI Campus of Life, 555 Deer Springs Rd, San Marcos.

SPRING ART & WINE WALK

The Spring Art & Wine Walk returns to The Forum Carlsbad. View showcases of art while enjoying wine tastings, live music and a lively community atmosphere. Free, 3-6 p.m. April 5 at The Forum Carlsbad, 1923 Calle Barcelona, Carlsbad.

April 6

JORGENSON QUINTET

Grammy Award-winning John Jorgenson Quintet plays in Fallbrook at the season finale of the Fall-

Discover local art at the Spring Talmadge Artist Tour. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 6 at Talmadge Circle, 4900 Adams Ave, San Diego.

VISTA WALK FOR AUTISM

Raise awareness for autism and join us on this family-oriented sensory-friendly 1K-2K walk. Free-$10, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 6 at Vista Civic Center, 200 Civic Center Dr, Vista.

April 7

LEVEL 1 IMPROV CLASS

brook Music Society. $20$25, children under 18 free, 2 p.m. at Bob Burton Center at Fallbrook High School, 2400 S Stage Coach Ln, Fallbrook.

STONEY B. BLUES

The Friends of the Encinitas Library presents Stoney B. Blues (Michael Stone), a true bluesman from Chicago, in a free show at the Encinitas Library. Free, 2-3 p.m. April 6 at Encinitas Library, 540 Cornish Dr, Encinitas.

BONSAI WORKSHOP

Beginner workshops are perfect for you to grab your friends, grab a drink and come make tiny trees. $100, 12-2 p.m. April 6 at Local Roots, 1430 Vantage Ct, Vista.

SPRING FLING FESTIVAL

We’re bringing the festival to a vibrant new spot — North City! Explore 250+ amazing vendors, artisans, and businesses. Free, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 6 at North City San Marcos, 251 North City Dr, San Marcos.

COFFEE AND CONVOS

Relax over a steaming cup of coffee while engaging in lively conversations with local fellow artists. Free, 12-2 p.m. April 6 at Oceanside Museum of Art, 704 Pier View Way, Oceanside.

JAZZ EVENSONG

Jazz Evensong offers a unique blend of jazz rooted in the context of Anglican meditation and prayer. Free and open to the public. 4 p.m. at St. Michael’s-by-theSea Episcopal Church, 2775 Carlsbad Blvd, Carlsbad.

FAMILY FUN DAY

Join San Elijo Lagoon Rangers and Nature Collective Ambassadors for an exciting, family-friendly adventure. San Elijo Lagoon is abuzz with pollinators. Explore the different types of birds, butterflies, bees, and beetles, pollinating the lagoon’s diverse flowers. Free, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. April 6 at San Elijo Lagoon Nature Center, 2710 Manchester Ave, Cardiff by the Sea.

TALMADGE ARTIST TOUR

cruise through English language poetry, exploring the origins of poetry and following its progression to present day. $152.90-$172.90, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. April 8 at Pacific View Arts Center, 380 W F St, Encinitas.

ITALIAN CLASSES

The Italian Cultural Center is offering a 10-week Italian course for all language speaker levels either in person or online. Register on program website. $264$282, at San Dieguito Heritage Museum, 450 Quail Gardens Dr, Encinitas.

Ready to let go, connect, and unleash your creativity? Join us for a fun journey of laughter, spontaneity and endless possibilities as we explore the fundamentals of improv in a supportive environment. $200, 7-9 p.m. April 7 at OTC Studio 219, 219 N Coast Hwy, Oceanside.

PARKINSON’S SUPPORT

Many people with Parkinson’s don’t realize the medical and non-medical services available at home and how they work. These resources can provide the best independent life while aging in place. 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. April 7 at San Rafael Church (Parish Hall), 17252 Bernardo Center Dr, San Diego.

April 8

EL CAMINO QUILTERS

The El Camino Quilters Guild will host Shelly Swanland as April’s speaker. Her lecture, “Plant Impressions,” will cover leaf prints on paper and fabric. $10, 9:30 a.m. at El Corazon Senior Center, 3302 Senior Center Dr, Oceanside.

MENTAL HEALTH TRAINING

This free, eight-hour certification public education program will help healthcare workers to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illness and substance use disorders. Free, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 8 at Fallbrook Regional Health District, 1636 E Mission Rd, Fallbrook.

GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY

The North San Diego County Genealogical Society will continue its “Learning from Members” series, featuring former genealogy librarian Mary Von Orsdol as the speaker. Free, 1011:30 a.m. April 8 at Faraday Center, Faraday Ave, Carlsbad.

SPRING TAP CLASS

Have you always wanted to tap dance? In our Tap Workshop, taught by Lindy Lyon, we will work on the fundamentals of tap dance in the feet and in the body. $135, 9:30-11 a.m. April 8 at OTC Studio 219, 219 N Coast Hwy, Oceanside.

THINK, WRITE POETRY

The course will offer a

April 9

BLONDE REDHEAD, BELIEF

Watch Blonde Redhead and Belief perform at Belly Up. $40-$70, 8 p.m. at Belly Up, 160 S Cedros Ave, Solana Beach.

April 10

AMERICANA LADIES NIGHT

Spar Customs Productions presents Americana Ladies Night, featuring India Ramey as she makes her West Coast debut. Music starts at 7 p.m. $10, 6-11 p.m. April 10 at Pour House, 1903 S Coast Hwy, Oceanside.

April 11

MUSIC BY THE SEA

Experience a remarkable musical dialogue between Paul Tseng, artistic director of SDMS, and Ching-Ming Cheng, chair of the music department at CSU San Marcos. $22, 7-8:30 p.m. April 11 at Encinitas Library, 540 Cornish Dr, Encinitas.

ABIDING PRACTICE

The artist showcase is a night to gather and present the work of Christian artists from North County, including musicians, filmmakers, photographers, and canvas artists. Q&A panel discussions with special guests. Free food by Best Pizza. Free, 6-9 p.m. April 11 at La Paloma Theatre, 471 S Coast Highway 101, Encinitas.

April 12

SKATE RISING!

Free skateboarding lessons for girls ages 4-16 will be provided by Exposure Skate. Free, 3 -5 p.m. April 12 at California Training Facility, 1410 Vantage Ct, Vista.

BLONDE REDHEAD is on tour performing tracks from its latest album, “Sit Down for Dinner.”

The New York-based trio plays on April 9 at Belly Up in Solana Beach. Courtesy photo

CITY OF OCEANSIDE

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON INTENTION TO APPROVE A SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED RATE AND METHOD OF APPORTIONMENT OF SPECIAL TAX AND TO DECREASE THE AMOUNT OF BONDED INDEBTEDNESS FOR COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2023-1 (NORTH RIVER FARMS PUBLIC FACILITIES) OF CITY OF OCEANSIDE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on March 12, 2025, the City Council (the “City Council”) of City of Oceanside adopted a resolution (the “Resolution of Consideration”), declaring its intention to (1) approve a Second Amended and Restated Rate and Method of Apportionment of Special Tax (the “Second Amended Rate and Method”) for City of Oceanside Community Facilities District No. 2023-1 (North River Farms Public Facilities) (“CFD No. 2023-1” or the “District”) and (2) reduce the amount of bonded indebtedness authorized to be issued by CFD No. 2023-1 to $25,000,000, all pursuant to the Mello Roos Community Facilities Act of 1982, as amended (the “Act”).

Capitalized terms that are not otherwise defined herein shall have the respective meanings ascribed to them in the Resolution of Consideration and the exhibits thereto.

The Resolution of Consideration specifies the Second Amended Rate and Method. The Resolution of Consideration proposes a Maximum Special Tax within CFD No. 2023-1 for Developed Property within a particular Zone of the property depicted in the boundary map of the District, which shall be the greater of (i) the amount derived by application of the Assigned Special Tax as set forth in the Second Amended Rate and Method or (ii) the amount derived by application of the Backup Special Tax. For example, the Assigned Special Tax for a Single Family Residential Property in Zone 1 of the District ranges from $2,294 per taxable unit with residential floor area of greater than 3,000 square feet to $1,897 per taxable unit with a residential floor area of less than 2,251 square feet. The Assigned Special Tax on Non Residential Property in Zone 1 is $17,696 per acre. The Maximum Special Tax for Undeveloped Property in Zone 1 is $17,696 per acre.

The Assigned Special Tax for a Single Family Residential Property in Zone 2 of the District ranges from $2,607 taxable unit with residential floor area of greater than 3,400 square feet to $2,406 per taxable unit with a residential floor area of less than 2,901 square feet. The Assigned Special Tax on Non Residential Property in Zone 2 is $16,392 per acre. The Maximum Special Tax for Undeveloped Property in Zone 2 is $16,392 per acre.

The Assigned Special Tax for a Single Family Residential Property in Zone 3 of the District ranges from $2,813 per taxable unit with residential floor area of greater than 3,700 square feet to $2,752 per taxable unit with a residential floor area of less than 3,301 square feet. The Assigned Special Tax on Non Residential Property in Zone 3 is $16,424 per acre. The Maximum Special Tax for Undeveloped Property in Zone 3 is $16,424 per acre.

The Assigned Special Tax for a Single Family Residential Property in Zone 4 of the District ranges from $3,169 per taxable unit with residential floor area of greater than 4,500 square feet to $2,916 per taxable unit with a residential floor area of less than 3,401 square feet. The Assigned Special Tax on Non Residential Property in Zone 4 is $11,380 per acre. The Maximum Special Tax for Undeveloped Property in Zone 4 is $11,380 per acre.

On each July 1, commencing on July 1, 2025, the Assigned Special Tax and the Backup Special Tax shall be increased by an amount equal to two percent (2%) of the amount in effect for the previous Fiscal Year. No Special Tax shall be levied on any property in Zone 5 of the District.

To satisfy the Special Tax Requirement, the City Council, as the legislative body of the District, shall first levy the Special Tax proportionately on each Parcel of Developed Property at up to 100% of the applicable Assigned Special Tax as needed. If additional moneys are needed to satisfy the Special Tax Requirement, the Special Tax shall be levied: second, proportionately on each parcel of Undeveloped Property at up to 100% of the Maximum Special Tax for Approved Property; third, increased in equal percentages from the Assigned Special Tax up to the Maximum Special Tax for each parcel of Developed Property whose Maximum Special Tax is derived by the application of the Backup Special Tax; and, fourth, proportionately on each parcel of Taxable Property Owner Association Property or Taxable Public Property, at up to 100% of the Maximum Special Tax for Taxable Property Owner Association Property or Taxable Public Property. The Backup Special Tax is to be determined in accordance with the Second Amended Rate and Method when the applicable final map is recorded.

The Resolution of Consideration also specifies that the amount of bonded indebtedness CFD No. 2023-1 is permitted to incur will be reduced from $45,000,000 to $25,000,000.

The foregoing is only a summary of the Resolution of Consideration which is on file with the City Clerk. The full text of the Resolution of Consideration should be referred to by any interested party for greater detail.

PUBLIC HEARING

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT A PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD ON APRIL 23, 2025, AT THE HOUR OF 6:00 P.M., OR AS SOON THEREAFTER AS SUCH MATTER CAN BE HEARD, AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL TO BE HELD IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS LOCATED AT 300 N. COAST HIGHWAY, OCEANSIDE, CALIFORNIA, AT WHICH TIME THE CITY COUNCIL WILL HEAR ALL EVIDENCE AND TESTIMONY BY ALL INTERESTED PERSONS, PROPERTY OWNERS, VOTERS AND TAXPAYERS FOR OR AGAINST (1) THE LEVY OF SPECIAL TAXES FOR CFD NO. 2023-1 IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SECOND AMENDED RATE AND METHOD, (2) THE REDUCTION IN THE AMOUNT OF BONDED INDEBTEDNESS CFD NO. 2023-1 IS PERMITTED TO INCUR TO $25,000,000, AND (3) ANY OTHER MATTERS AS SET FORTH IN THE RESOLUTION OF CONSIDERATION.

ALL PERSONS INTERESTED, INCLUDING PROPERTY OWNERS, TAXPAYERS AND REGISTERED VOTERS, MAY APPEAR AT THE HEARING AND PRESENT EVIDENCE AND TESTIMONY ORALLY OR IN WRITING FOR OR AGAINST ITEMS (1) THROUGH (3) ABOVE. EACH INDIVIDUAL WISHING TO SPEAK WILL BE LIMITED TO A THREE MINUTE ORAL PRESENTATION. ANY PROTEST PERTAINING TO THE REGULARITY OR SUFFICIENCY OF THE PROCEEDINGS RELATING TO THE PROPOSED ISSUES DESCRIBED IN ITEMS (1) THROUGH (3) ABOVE MUST BE IN WRITING AND SHALL CLEARLY STATE THE IRREGULARITIES OR DEFECTS TO WHICH OBJECTION IS MADE, AND SHALL BE FILED WITH THE CITY CLERK ON OR BEFORE THE TIME SET FOR THE HEARING. IF THE OWNERS OF ONE HALF (1/2) OR MORE OF THE AREA OF LAND WITHIN CFD NO. 2023-1 AND NOT EXEMPT FROM THE SPECIAL TAX FILE WRITTEN PROTESTS AGAINST ANY OF ITEMS (1) THROUGH (3) ABOVE, AND PROTESTS ARE NOT WITHDRAWN SO AS TO REDUCE THE VALUE OF THE PROTESTS TO LESS THAN A MAJORITY, THE CITY COUNCIL SHALL ABANDON THAT PORTION OF THE PROCEEDINGS PERTAINING TO SUCH ITEM(S) AND NO FURTHER PROCEEDINGS WITH RESPECT TO SUCH ITEM(S) SHALL BE TAKEN FOR A PERIOD OF ONE YEAR FROM THE DATE OF THE DETERMINATION BY THE CITY COUNCIL. THE CITY COUNCIL MAY MODIFY THE PROCEEDINGS IF SUCH MAJORITY PROTESTS ARE ONLY AGAINST A SPECIFIED ISSUE.

UNDER THE ACT, THE CITY COUNCIL MAY EITHER CONCLUDE THE PUBLIC HEARING ON APRIL 23, 2025 OR MAY CONTINUE THE PUBLIC HEARING TO A LATER DATE IF THE COMPLEXITY OF THE CHANGE PROCEEDINGS FOR THE DISTRICT OR THE NEED FOR PUBLIC PARTICIPATION REQUIRES ADDITIONAL TIME. IF THE CITY COUNCIL DETERMINES TO SUBMIT THE QUESTIONS OF LEVYING THE SPECIAL TAXES IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SECOND AMENDED RATE AND METHOD AND REDUCING THE MAXIMUM BONDED INDEBTEDNESS TO BE INCURRED BY CFD NO. 2023-1 TO $25,000,000, AN ELECTION WILL BE HELD WITHIN CFD NO. 2023-1 TO APPROVE THE LEVY OF THE SPECIAL TAXES THEREIN AND THE REDUCTION OF THE MAXIMUM BONDED INDEBTEDNESS TO BE INCURRED BY CFD NO. 2023-1 TO $25,000,000. AT SUCH AN ELECTION, EACH LANDOWNER WITHIN CFD NO. 2023-1 SHALL BE ENTITLED TO CAST ONE VOTE FOR EACH ACRE OR PORTION THEREOF OWNED WITHIN CFD NO. 2023-1. FOR THE PROPOSITIONS TO BE ADOPTED, TWO THIRDS OF THE VOTES CAST ON THE PROPOSITIONS AT THE ELECTION MUST FAVOR PASSAGE. INQUIRIES

The full text of the Resolution of Consideration, which includes the proposed Second Amended Rate and Method, may be obtained from the person specified below.

For any questions relating to the proceedings, or any particulars, please contact the following designated person:

City Clerk City of Oceanside 300 North Coast Highway Oceanside, CA 92054 (760) 435-3001

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can call (949) 776-4697, or visit this internet website https://

prestigepostandpub.com, using the file number assigned to this case 24-12880 to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee

Dr. Zeb Navarro, Ed.D. CITY CLERK OF THE

CITY OF OCEANSIDE

receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney

or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase.

Date: 3/13/2025

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Notice of Self Storage Sale

Please take notice SecureSpace Self Storage Vista located at 220 Huff St Vista CA 92083 intends to hold a public sale to the highest bidder of the property stored by the following tenants at the storage facility. The sale will occur as an online auction viawww.storagetreasures. com on 4/23/25 at 2:30 PM. Maricella Reyes; Justin Lanasa; Miguel Orozco. This sale may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Certain terms and conditions apply. 04/04, 04/11/2025 CN 30353

NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF BULK SALE (Sec. 6101-6111 UCC) Escrow No. 107-042906

Notice is hereby given that a Bulk Sale is about to be made. The name(s), and business address(es) to the seller(s) are: JBS CP, LLC 15102 Vandergrift Boulevard, Camp Pendleton North, CA 92055

Doing Business as: Moe’s Southwest Grill # 10081

All other business name(s) and address(es) used by the Seller(s) within three years, as stated by the Seller(s), is/are: NONE

The location in California of the chief executive office of the seller is: SAME AS ABOVE

The name(s) and business address of the Buyer(s) is/are: Marvelous Mealz, LLC - 3973 Trolley Court, Brea, CA 92823

The assets to be sold are described in general as: use of the trade name of the business, furniture, fixtures & equipment, inventory of stock, leasehold interest, leasehold improvements, goodwill & covenant not to compete, and are located at: 15102 Vandergrift Boulevard, Camp Pendleton North, CA 92055

The Bulk Sale is intended to be consummated at the office of: The Heritage Escrow Company, 2550 Fifth Avenue, Suite 800, San Diego CA 92103 and the anticipated date of sale/transfer is 04/22/2025, pursuant to Division 6 of the California Code. This bulk sale is subject to California Uniform Commercial Code Section 6106.2. [If the sale is subject to Sec. 6106.2, the following information must be provided] the name and address of the person with whom claims may be filed is: The Heritage Escrow Company, 2550 Fifth Avenue, Suite 800, San Diego CA 92103, Escrow No. 107042906, Escrow Officer: Christopher Portillo and the last date for filing claims shall be 04/21/2025, which is the business day before the sale date specified above.

Marvelous Mealz, LLC By: /s/ Ajay Maini

Title: Member 4/4/25 CNS-3910201# CN 30339

NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ELEANOR JOANNE HEERING (Probate Code §§19040(b), Case No. 25PM000848C

the Probate Code. A claim form may be obtained from the court clerk. For your protection, you are encouraged to file your claim by certified mail, with return receipt requested. /s/David S. Heering Trustee of the David P. Heering and Eleanor Joanne Heering Family Trust dated August 7, 1997 3873 Carnegie Dr., Oceanside, CA 92056 04/04, 04/11, 04/18/2025 CN 30327

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF GREGORY L. TIBBETTS

Case # 25PE000820C

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Sale Line: (949) 776-4697 Tina Suihkonen Vice President of Operations PPP#25-001744 03/21/2025, 03/28/2025, 04/04/2025 CN 30263

Notice is hereby given to the creditors and contingent creditors of the above-named decedent, that all persons having claims against the decedent are required to file them with the Superior Court, at 1100 Union Street, San Diego, CA 92101, and deliver pursuant to Section 1215 of the California Probate Code a copy to David S. Heering, as trustee of the David P. Heering and Eleanor Joanne Heering Family Trust dated August 7, 1997, wherein the decedent was a Trustor, at 3873 Carnegie Dr., Oceanside, CA 92056, within the later of four months after April 04, 2025 (the date of first publication of notice to creditors) or, if notice is mailed or personally delivered to you, sixty (60) days after the date this notice is mailed or personally delivered to you, or you must petition to file a late claim as provided in Section 19103 of

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of Gregory L. Tibbetts A Petition for Probate has been filed by Julan C. Scott in the Superior Court of California, County of San Diego. The Petition for Probate requests that Julan C. Scott be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. The petition requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: Date: April 29, 2025; Time: 10:00 AM; in Dept.: 504, Room 331. Court address: 1100 Union St., San Diego CA 92101, Central Courthouse. (https://www.sdcourt.ca.gov/ sdcourt/probate2/probatevh) Court appearances may be made either in person or virtually, unless otherwise ordered by the Court. Virtual appearances must be made using the department’s Microsoft Teams (“MS Teams”) video link; or by calling the department’s MS Teams conference phone number and using the assigned conference ID number. The MS Teams video conference links and phone numbers can be found at www.sdcourt.ca.gov/ ProbateHearings. Plan to check in 15 minutes prior to the scheduled hearing time. If you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. If you are a creditor or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person

interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.

Attorney for Petitioner:

Paul V. L. Campo

316 S. Melrose Dr. Ste 106 Vista CA 92081

Telephone: 760.639.1680

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ORDER TO SHOW CAUSECHANGE OF NAME CASE# 25CU014901N TO ALL INTERESTED

PERSONS:

Petitioner(s): Lucas Petrucci and Lluvia Carrasco-Lomeli filed a petition with this court for a decree changing name as follows:

a. Present name: Joaquin Cuauhtēmoc Petrucci change to proposed name: Joaquin Lomeli Petrucci

THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this Court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for a change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING: On May 09, 2025 at 8:30 a.m., in Dept. N-25 of the Superior Court of California, 325 S Melrose Dr., Vista CA 92081, North County Division. (To appear remotely, check in advance of the hearing for information about how to do so on the court’s website. To find your court’s website, go to www. courts.ca.gov/find-my-court. htm.) NO HEARING WILL OCCUR ON THE DATE SPECIFIED IN THE ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE.

The court will review the documents filed as of the date specified on the Order to Show Cause for Change of Name (JC Form #NC-120).

If all requirements for a name change have been met as of the date specified, and no timely written objection has been received (required at least two court days before the date specified), the Petition for Change of Name (JC Form #NC100) will be granted without a hearing. One copy of the Order Granting the Petition will be mailed to the petitioner.

To change a name on a legal document, including a birth certificate, social security card, driver license, passport, and other identification, a certified copy of Decree Changing Name (JC Form #NC-130) or Decree Changing Name and Order Recognizing Change of Gender and for Issuance of New Birth Certificate (JC Form #NC230) may be required. Contact the agency(ies) who issues the legal document that needs to be changed, to determine if a certified copy is required.

A certified copy of Decree Changing Name (JC Form #NC130) or Decree Changing Name and Order Recognizing Change of Gender and for Issuance of New Birth’ Certificate (JC Form #NC-230) may be obtained from the Civil Business Office for a fee. Petitioners who are seeking a change of name under the Safe at Home program may contact the assigned department for information on obtaining certified copies. If all the requirements have not been met as of the date specified, the court will mail the petitioner a written order with

CITY OF VISTA

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING OF THE CITY COUNCIL

DRAFT 2025-2029 CONSOLIDATED PLAN

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the City of Vista is opening a 14-day public review as of April 8, 2025, for the City of Vista’s draft 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan (Con Plan). The 2025-2029 Con Plan identifies proposed goals for the City’s anticipated yearly allocation of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds. The City of Vista will use CDBG and other funds to help achieve housing and community development objectives identified by the community in the new Consolidated Plan over the next five years. The City of Vista is scheduling the Public Hearing on April 22, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. to review the 20252029 Con Plan, obtain citizen views, and respond to questions regarding the Con Plan. The final report will be sent to the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) after consideration of public comment and approval by the City Council. The report can be obtained in the City Clerk’s Office or viewed on the City’s website, https://www.vista. gov/departments/housing-homeless-services/comm-dev-block-grant

To submit a comment in writing, email PublicComments@cityofvista.com and write the item number and/or title of the item in the subject line. Oral comments will also be accepted by leaving a message at 760- 643-2815. Please include your name and the spelling, as well as the item number or title of the item you wish to speak about. All comments received by 2:00 pm will be emailed (voice messages will be summarized) to the City Council members and included as an “Add to Packet” on the City’s website prior to the meeting. Please note, comments will not be read at the meeting.

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CITY OF ENCINITAS

The City of Encinitas (City) invites qualified professional consulting firms experienced in engineering plan review of development projects to submit a written proposal to provide staff assistance to assist with the review of all documents pertinent to land development engineering construction including but not limited to grading plans, improvement plans, tentative maps, building plans, drainage reports, and storm water reports. The City of Encinitas would like to initiate consultant services as soon as practical to assist with land development engineering services for private development projects.

The PlanetBids website for this RFP and related documents is http://www.encinitasca.gov/ bids. All project correspondence will be posted on the PlanetBids website. It is the responsibility of Proposers to check the website regularly for information updates and RFP clarifications, as well as any RFP addenda. To submit a proposal, a Proposer must be registered with the City of Encinitas as a vendor. To register as a vendor, go to http://www.encinitasca.gov/bids, and then proceed to the “New Vendor Registration” link. All addenda will be available on the PlanetBids website.

All questions regarding the RFP documents shall be submitted through PlanetBids by April 17, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. All project correspondence will be posted on the PlanetBids website. It is the responsibility of the Respondents to check the website regularly for information updates, clarifications, and addenda.

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further directions. If a timely objection is filed, the court will set a hearing date and contact the parties by mail with further directions. A RESPONDENT OBJECTING TO THE NAME CHANGE MUST FILE A WRITTEN OBJECTION AT LEAST TWO COURT DAYS (excluding weekends and holidays) BEFORE THE DATE SPECIFIED. Do not come to court on the specified date. The court will notify the parties by mail of a future hearing date. Any Petition for the name change of a minor that is signed by only one parent must have this Attachment served along with the Petition and Order to Show Cause, on the other non-signing parent, and proof of service must be filed with the court. IT IS SO ORDERED. Filed Date: 03/24/2025 Brad A. Weinreb Judge of the Superior Court. 03/28, 04/04, 04/11, 04/18/2025 CN 30311

NOTICE OF SALE PERSONAL PROPERTY

Notice is hereby given that undersigned intends to sell the personal property described below to enforce a lien imposed on said property pursuant to sections 21700-21716 of the Business and Professions Code, Section 2328 of the Commercial Code, Section 535 of the Penal Code and provisions of the Civil Code.

The undersigned will sell said property by competitive bidding, on or after Tuesday, April 8th 2025 at 10:00 A.M. or later. Said property has been stored and is located at SuperStorage”, 148 Robelini

Dr., Vista, CA 92083 Auction is to be held online at www. storagetreasures.com

Jody (Anne) Steiner (10X10) Pedro Ayala Vargas (10X10) Matthew Evan Piva (10X15) Mayumi (Shawnta) Traylor (10X10)

Mario (Manuel) M Cruz (5X10)

Lisoska Karina Franco (5X10)

Purchases must be paid for at time of sale in CASH ONLY

All purchased items sold as is, where is. Items must be removed at the time of sale.

Sales are subject to cancellation in the event of settlement between owner and obligated party. Advertiser Reserves the right to bid.

Dated this 19th day of March 2025 Auction by Storagetreasures.com: Phone (855)722-8853

SuperStorage 760-727-1070

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ORDER TO SHOW CAUSECHANGE OF NAME CASE# 25CU014353N TO ALL INTERESTED

PERSONS:

Petitioner(s): Gustavo Martin Argueta filed a petition with this court for a decree changing name as follows:

a. Present name: Gustavo Martin Argueta change to proposed name: Gustavo Martin Zavala THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this Court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for a change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes

Esté es un anuncio de que sus tarifas pueden cambiar. Para más detalles en español llame al 1-800-342-4545. NOTICE OF APPLICATION

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GAS COMPANY REQUEST TO INCREASE RATES AND REVENUES FOR THE COST OF CAPITAL PROCEEDING APPLICATION FILING A.25-03-011

Why am I receiving this notice?

On March 20, 2025, Southern California Gas Company (SoCalGas®) filed its Cost of Capital Application with the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) requesting a new rate of return for 2026-2028.

If the CPUC approves this request, the overall authorized rate of return will increase from 7.49% to 8.15%, which will result in an estimated $117.12 million revenue increase. SoCalGas will recover the cost in gas rates beginning January 1, 2026. This will impact your monthly bill.

Why is SoCalGas requesting this rate increase?

SoCalGas is required to file its Cost of Capital Application every three years. In this proceeding, SoCalGas requests that the CPUC determine the appropriate rate of return necessary to attract capital at reasonable rates and compensate the utility for business, regulatory, and financial risks. Rate of return is the weighted average cost

How could this affect my monthly

If SoCalGas’ request is approved by the CPUC, SoCalGas’

described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING: On May 02, 2025 at 8:30 a.m., in Dept. N-25 of the Superior Court of California, 325 S Melrose Dr., Vista CA 92081, North County Division.

(To appear remotely, check in advance of the hearing for information about how to do so on the court’s website. To find your court’s website, go to www. courts.ca.gov/find-my-court. htm.) NO HEARING WILL OCCUR ON THE DATE SPECIFIED IN THE ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE.

The court will review the documents filed as of the date specified on the Order to Show Cause for Change of Name (JC Form #NC-120).

If all requirements for a name change have been met as of the date specified, and no timely written objection has been received (required at least two court days before the date specified), the Petition for Change of Name (JC Form #NC100) will be granted without a hearing. One copy of the Order Granting the Petition will be mailed to the petitioner.

To change a name on a legal document, including a birth certificate, social security card, driver license, passport, and other identification, a certified copy of Decree Changing Name (JC Form #NC-130) or Decree Changing Name and Order Recognizing Change of Gender and for Issuance of New Birth

How does the rest of this process work?

How does the rest of this process work?

This application will be assigned to a CPUC Administrative Law Judge who will consider proposals and evidence presented during the formal hearing process. The Administrative Law Judge will issue a proposed decision that may adopt SoCalGas’s application, modify it, or deny it. Any CPUC Commissioner may sponsor an alternate decision with a different outcome. The proposed decision, and any alternate decisions, will be discussed and voted upon by the CPUC Commissioners at a public CPUC Voting Meeting.

This application will be assigned to a CPUC Administrative Law Judge who will consider proposals and evidence presented during the formal hearing process. The Administrative Law Judge will issue a proposed decision that may adopt SoCalGas’s application, modify it, or deny it. Any CPUC Commissioner may sponsor an alternate decision with a different outcome. The proposed decision, and any alternate decisions, will be discussed and voted upon by the CPUC Commissioners at a public CPUC Voting Meeting.

Contact CPUC

Contact CPUC Parties to the proceeding may review SoCalGas' application, including the Public Advocates Office. The Public Advocates Office is an independent consumer advocate within the CPUC that represents customers to obtain the lowest possible rate for service consistent with reliable and safe service levels. For more information, please call 1-415-703-1584, email PublicAdvocatesOffice@cpuc.ca.gov, or visit PublicAdvocates.cpuc.ca.gov

Parties to the proceeding may review SoCalGas' application, including the Public Advocates Office. The Public Advocates Office is an independent consumer advocate within the CPUC that represents customers to obtain the lowest possible rate for service consistent with reliable and safe service levels. For more information, please call 1-415-703-1584, email PublicAdvocatesOffice@cpuc.ca.gov, or visit PublicAdvocates.cpuc.ca.gov

Contact CPUC Parties to the proceeding may review SoCalGas' application, including the Public Advocates Office. The Public Advocates Office is an independent consumer advocate within the CPUC that represents customers to obtain the lowest possible rate for service consistent with reliable and safe service levels. For more information, please call 1-415-703-1584, email PublicAdvocatesOffice@cpuc.ca.gov, or visit PublicAdvocates.cpuc.ca.gov

Please visit apps.cpuc.ca.gov/c/A2503011 to submit a comment about this proceeding on the CPUC Docket Card. Here you can also view documents and other public comments related to this proceeding. Your participation by providing your thoughts on SoCalGas's request can help the CPUC make an informed decision.

Please visit apps.cpuc.ca.gov/c/A2503011 to submit a comment about this proceeding on the CPUC Docket Card. Here you can also view documents and other public comments related to this proceeding. Your participation by providing your thoughts on SoCalGas's request can help the CPUC make an informed decision.

If you have questions about CPUC processes, you may contact the CPUC’s Public Advisor’s Office at: Email: Public.Advisor@cpuc.ca.gov

Phone: 1-866-849-8390 (toll-free) or 1-415-703-2074

Please visit apps.cpuc.ca.gov/c/A2503011 to submit a comment about this proceeding on the CPUC Docket Card. Here you can also view documents and other public comments related to this proceeding. Your participation by providing your thoughts on SoCalGas's request can help the CPUC make an informed decision.

Mail: CPUC Public Advisor’s Office 505 Van Ness Avenue San Francisco, CA 94102

If you have questions about CPUC processes, you may contact the CPUC’s Public Advisor’s Office at: Email: Public.Advisor@cpuc.ca.gov Phone: 1-866-849-8390 (toll-free) or 1-415-703-2074 Mail: CPUC Public Advisor’s Office 505 Van Ness Avenue San Francisco, CA

If you have questions about CPUC processes, you may contact the CPUC’s Public Advisor’s Office at:

Email: Public.Advisor@cpuc.ca.gov

Please reference Application A.25-03-011 in any communications you have with the CPUC regarding this matter.

Phone: 1-866-849-8390 (toll-free) or 1-415-703-2074

Where can I get more information?

If you have questions about SoCalGas’ request, you may contact them using the methods below.

Mail: CPUC Public Advisor’s Office 505 Van Ness Avenue San Francisco, CA 94102

Contact SoCalGas

Email: wfuller@semprautilities Mail:

A copy of the Application and any related documents may also be reviewed at https://www.socalgas.com/regulatory/cpuc

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SAN DIEGUITO WATER DISRICT

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Directors of the San Dieguito Water District will hold a public hearing on April 16, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. at 505 South Vulcan Avenue, Encinitas, California 92024 to consider adopting revisions and increases to the Miscellaneous Fees and Deposits and:

1. Adoption of Resolution No. 2025-04, Adjusting Miscellaneous Fees and Deposits. The update includes an analysis of the cost of providing services for certain miscellaneous tasks. These tasks are typically customer-driven and include tasks such as, but not limited to; plan checks and water meter installations. The update recommends adjustments to the District’s fees in order to recover all expenses related to providing the tasks.

A document which contains the complete text of the proposed revisions to Miscellaneous Fees and Deposits is available at the following locations:

City of Encinitas 505 South Vulcan Avenue

Encinitas, CA 92024

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Certificate (JC Form #NC230) may be required. Contact the agency(ies) who issues the legal document that needs to be changed, to determine if a certified copy is required.

or

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NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS CALLING FOR BIDS

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Guajome Park Academy will receive sealed bids for the following public works project: Bid #03-24 BELL/PA/AUDIO Project, up to, but no later than 2:00 pm, April 10th, 2025. Bids received by the Bid Deadline shall beopened and publicly read aloud at the prescribed date and time. Bids shall be received in the Conference Room, Building 1 2nd Floor, of Guajome Park Academy; 2000 N Santa Fe Ave, Vista CA. Each bid must conform and shall be responsive to these Contract Documents and all plans, specifications and other Contract Documents prepared by Guajome Park Academy. Each bid must conform and be responsive to the contract documents. Copies can be obtained by contacting Luis Llamas (Plant Manager) at llamaslu@guajome.net. A mandatory pre-bid site walk can be scheduled by contacting the Plant Manager at the address above. Failure to set up will be considered non-responsive and any bids submitted will be rejected. No bid may be withdrawn for a period of sixty (60) days after the date set for the opening of the bids. Each bidder must be a licensed contractor pursuant to the Business and Professions Code and must possess a Class B—General Contractor and must maintain the license throughout the duration of the contract. Each bid must be accompanied by the bidder’s security in an amount of not less than ten per cent (10%) of the amount bid as set forth in the Information to Bidders. The successful bidder will be required to furnish the District with a Performance Bond equal to 100% of the successful bid, and a Payment Bond equal to 100% of the successful bid, prior to execution of the contract. All bonds are to be secured from a surety company that meets all of the State of California bonding requirements, as defined in Code of Civil Procedure Section 995.120, and is authorized by the State of California. The successful bidder and all subcontractors will be required to comply with the prevailing wage provisions of the California Labor Code and the prevailing wage rate determinations of the Department of Industrial Relations. It shall be mandatory upon the successful bidder and all subcontractors to comply with all Labor Code provisions, which include but are not limited to prevailing wages, employment of apprentices, hours of labor and Department of Contractors and Subcontractors. Guajome Park Academy reserves the right to reject any or all bids and/or waive any irregularities or informalities in any bid or in the bid process. The District shall award the Contract for the Project to the bidder submitting the lowest bid as determined from the base bid alone, and who is deemed responsible by the Guajome Park Academy.

General Description of Scope of Work

This project includes replacing the current school’s bell system with a FrontRow Conductor IP based solution for campus control and communication. In addition, replacement of the current PA system infrastructure as well as the current speakers in 70 educational spaces. The school will be using the FrontRow Unity system in these spaces. All cabling, wiring and installation, licensing and training must be part of the original bid.

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#NC-230) may be obtained from the Civil Business Office for a fee. Petitioners who are seeking a change of name under the Safe at Home program may contact the assigned department for information on obtaining certified copies. If all the requirements have not been met as of the date specified, the court will mail the petitioner a written order with further directions.

If a timely objection is filed, the court will set a hearing date and contact the parties by mail with further directions. A RESPONDENT

OBJECTING TO THE NAME CHANGE MUST FILE A WRITTEN OBJECTION AT LEAST TWO COURT DAYS (excluding weekends and holidays) BEFORE THE DATE SPECIFIED. Do not come to court on the specified date. The court will notify the parties by mail of a future hearing date.

Any Petition for the name change of a minor that is signed by only one parent must have this Attachment served along with the Petition

and Order to Show Cause, on the other non-signing parent, and proof of service must be filed with the court. IT IS SO ORDERED.

Filed Date: 03/20/2025 Brad A. Weinreb Judge of the Superior Court. 03/28, 04/04, 04/11, 04/18/2025 CN 30299

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSECHANGE OF NAME CASE# 25CU013151N TO ALL INTERESTED

PERSONS: Petitioner(s): Jesse James Ljunggren filed a petition with this court for a decree changing name as follows: a. Present name: Jesse James Ljunggren change to proposed name: Jesse James London THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this Court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for a change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed,

the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING: On April 25, 2025 at 8:30 a.m., in Dept. N-25 of the Superior Court of California, 325 S Melrose Dr., Vista CA 92081, North County Division.

(To appear remotely, check in advance of the hearing for information about how to do so on the court’s website. To find your court’s website, go to www. courts.ca.gov/find-my-court. htm.)

NO HEARING WILL OCCUR ON THE DATE SPECIFIED IN THE ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE.

The court will review the documents filed as of the date specified on the Order to Show Cause for Change of Name (JC Form #NC-120).

If all requirements for a name change have been met as of the date specified, and no timely written objection has been received (required at least two court days before the date specified), the Petition for Change of Name (JC Form #NC100) will be granted without a hearing. One copy of the Order Granting the Petition will be mailed to the petitioner.

To change a name on a legal document, including a birth certificate, social security card, driver license, passport, and other identification, a certified copy of Decree Changing Name (JC Form #NC-130) or Decree Changing Name and Order Recognizing Change of Gender and for Issuance of New Birth Certificate (JC Form #NC230) may be required. Contact the agency(ies) who issues the legal document that needs to be changed, to determine if a certified copy is required.

A certified copy of Decree Changing Name (JC Form #NC130) or Decree Changing Name and Order Recognizing Change of Gender and for Issuance of New Birth’ Certificate (JC Form #NC-230) may be obtained from the Civil Business Office for a fee. Petitioners who are seeking a change of name under the Safe at Home program may contact the assigned department for information on obtaining certified copies. If all the requirements have not been met as of the date specified, the court will mail the petitioner a written order with further directions.

If a timely objection is filed, the court will set a hearing date and contact the parties by mail with further directions. A RESPONDENT

OBJECTING TO THE NAME CHANGE MUST FILE A WRITTEN OBJECTION AT LEAST TWO COURT DAYS (excluding weekends and holidays) BEFORE THE DATE SPECIFIED. Do not come to court on the specified date. The court will notify the parties by mail of a future hearing date.

Any Petition for the name change of a minor that is signed by only one parent must have this Attachment served along with the Petition and Order to Show Cause, on the other non-signing parent, and proof of service must be filed with the court. IT IS SO ORDERED.

Filed Date: 03/13/2025 Brad A. Weinreb Judge of the Superior Court. 03/21, 03/28, 04/04, 04/11/2025 CN 30266

SUMMONS (CITACION JUDICIAL)

CASE #: 24CL014287N NOTICE TO DEFENDANT: (AVISO AL DEMANDADO):

JASON SHEPPARD, an individual doing business as COAST AUTO CARE; and DOES 1 – 10, inclusive. YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF: (LO ESTÀ DEMANDANDO EL DEMANDANTE):

JAMES JONES, an individual NOTICE! You have been sued. The court may decide against you without your being heard unless you respond within 30 days. Read the information below.

You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this summons and legal papers are served on you to file a written response at this court and have a copy served on the plaintiff. A letter or phone call will not protect you. Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form that you can use for your response. You can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form. If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money, and property may be taken without further warning from the court.

There are other legal requirements. You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call an attorney referral service. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonprofit legal services program. You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Web site (www.lawhelpcalifornia. org), the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www. courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), or by contacting your local court or county bar association. NOTE: The court has a statutory lien for waived fees and costs on any settlement or arbitration award of $10,000 or more in a civil. case. The court’s lien must be paid before the court will dismiss the case. AVISO! Lo han demandado. Si no responde dentro de 30 días, la corte puede decidir en su contra sin escuchar su versión. Lea la información a continuación. Tiene 30 DÍAS DE CALENDARIO después de que le entreguen esta citación y papeles legales para presentar una respuesta por escrito en esta corte y hacer que se entregue una copia al demandante. Una carta o una llamada telefónica no lo protegen. Su respuesta por escrito tiene que estar en formato legal correcto si desea que procesen su caso en la corte. Es posible que haya un formulario que usted pueda usar para su respuesta.

Puede encontrar estos formularios de la corte y más información en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www.sucorte. ca.gov), en la biblioteca de leyes de su condado o en la corte que le quede más cerca. Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentación, pida al secretario de la corte que le dé un formulario de exención de pago de cuotas. Si no presenta su respuesta a tiempo, puede perder el caso por incumplimiento y la corte le podrá quitar su sueldo, dinero y bienes sin más advertencia. Hay otros requisitos legales. Es recomendable que llame a un abogado inmediatamente. Si no conoce a un abogado, puede llamar a un servicio de remisión a abogados. Si no puede pagar a un abogado, es posible que cumpla con los requisitos para obtener servicios legales gratuitos de un programa de servicios legales sin fines de lucro. Puede encontrar estos grupos sin fines de lucro en el sitio web de California Legal Services, (www. lawhelpcalifornia.org), en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California, (www.sucorte. ca.gov) o poniéndose en contacto con la corte o el colegio de abogados locales. AVISO: Por ley, la corte tiene derecho a reclamar las cuotas y los costos exentos por imponer un gravamen sobre cualquier recuperación de $10,000 ó más de valor recibida mediante un acuerdo o una concesión de arbitraje en un caso de derecho civil. Tiene que pagar el gravamen de la corte antes de que la corte pueda desechar el caso. The name and address of the court is: (El nombre y dirección de la corte es): Superior Court of California County of San Diego North County Division 325 S. Melrose Dr. Vista CA 92081

The name, address, and telephone number of plaintiff’s attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney, is: (El nombre, la dirección y el número de teléfono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante que no tiene abogado, es): Bruce A. Wilson 2235 Bahia Dr. La Jolla, CA 92037

Telephone: 619.200.2391

Date: (Fecha), 10/02/2024

Clerk by (Secretario), I. Ledesma Deputy (Adjunto)

NOTICE TO THE PERSON SERVED: You are served as an individual defendant. 03/21, 03/28, 04/04, 04/11/2025 CN 30265

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSECHANGE OF NAME CASE# 25CU012166N TO ALL INTERESTED

PERSONS: Petitioner(s): Amanda Marie Gerard and Neil Sebastian Gerard filed a petition with this court for a decree changing name as follows: a. Present name: Kylie Marie Gerard change to proposed name: Ashlynn Chevelle Gerard

THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this Court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for a change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING: On April 25, 2025 at 8:30 a.m., in Dept. 25 of the Superior Court of California, 325 S Melrose Dr., Vista CA 92081, North County Division. (To appear remotely, check in advance of the hearing for

information about how to do so on the court’s website. To find your court’s website, go to www. courts.ca.gov/find-my-court. htm.) NO HEARING WILL OCCUR ON THE DATE SPECIFIED IN THE ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE. The court will review the documents filed as of the date specified on the Order to Show Cause for Change of Name (JC Form #NC-120).

If all requirements for a name change have been met as of the date specified, and no timely written objection has been received (required at least two court days before the date specified), the Petition for Change of Name (JC Form #NC100) will be granted without a hearing. One copy of the Order Granting the Petition will be mailed to the petitioner. To change a name on a legal document, including a birth certificate, social security card, driver license, passport, and other identification, a certified copy of Decree Changing Name (JC Form #NC-130) or Decree Changing Name and Order Recognizing Change of Gender and for Issuance of New Birth Certificate (JC Form #NC230) may be required. Contact the agency(ies) who issues the legal document that needs to be changed, to determine if a certified copy is required.

A certified copy of Decree Changing Name (JC Form #NC130) or Decree Changing Name and Order Recognizing Change of Gender and for Issuance of New Birth’ Certificate (JC Form #NC-230) may be obtained from the Civil Business Office for a fee. Petitioners who are seeking a change of name under the Safe at Home program may contact the assigned department for information on obtaining certified copies.

If all the requirements have not been met as of the date specified, the court will mail the petitioner a written order with further directions.

If a timely objection is filed the court will set a hearing date and contact the parties by mail with further directions.

A RESPONDENT OBJECTING TO THE NAME CHANGE MUST FILE A WRITTEN OBJECTION AT LEAST TWO COURT DAYS (excluding weekends and holidays) BEFORE THE DATE SPECIFIED. Do not come to court on the specified date. The court will notify the parties by mail of a future hearing date.

Any Petition for the name change of a minor that is signed by only one parent must have this Attachment served along with the Petition and Order to Show Cause, on the other non-signing parent, and proof of service must be filed with the court.

IT IS SO ORDERED. Filed Date: 03/10/2025 Brad A. Weinreb Judge of the Superior Court. 03/14, 03/21, 03/28, 04/04/2025 CN 30236

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSECHANGE OF NAME CASE# 25CU010762N TO ALL INTERESTED

PERSONS: Petitioner(s): Shaya Nematifar filed a petition with this court for a decree changing name as follows: a. Present name: Shaya Nematifar change to proposed name: Shaya Nemati THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this Court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for a change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard

and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING: On April 11, 2025 at 8:30 a.m., in Dept. N-25 of the Superior Court of California, 325 S Melrose Dr., Vista CA 92081, North County Division. (To appear remotely, check in advance of the hearing for information about how to do so on the court’s website. To find your court’s website, go to www. courts.ca.gov/find-my-court. htm.) NO HEARING WILL OCCUR ON THE DATE SPECIFIED IN THE ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE. The court will review the documents filed as of the date specified on the Order to Show Cause for Change of Name (JC Form #NC-120).

If all requirements for a name change have been met as of the date specified, and no timely written objection has been received (required at least two court days before the date specified), the Petition for Change of Name (JC Form #NC100) will be granted without a hearing. One copy of the Order Granting the Petition will be mailed to the petitioner. To change a name on a legal document, including a birth certificate, social security card, driver license, passport, and other identification, a certified copy of Decree Changing Name (JC Form #NC-130) or Decree Changing Name and Order Recognizing Change of Gender and for Issuance of New Birth Certificate (JC Form #NC230) may be required. Contact the agency(ies) who issues the legal document that needs to be changed, to determine if a certified copy is required. A certified copy of Decree Changing Name (JC Form #NC130) or Decree Changing Name and Order Recognizing Change of Gender and for Issuance of New Birth’ Certificate (JC Form #NC-230) may be obtained from the Civil Business Office for a fee. Petitioners who are seeking a change of name under the Safe at Home program may contact the assigned department for information on obtaining certified copies.

If all the requirements have not been met as of the date specified, the court will mail the petitioner a written order with further directions. If a timely objection is filed, the court will set a hearing date and contact the parties by mail with further directions. A RESPONDENT OBJECTING TO THE NAME CHANGE MUST FILE A WRITTEN OBJECTION AT LEAST TWO COURT DAYS (excluding weekends and holidays) BEFORE THE DATE SPECIFIED. Do not come to court on the specified date. The court will notify the parties by mail of a future hearing date. Any Petition for the name change of a minor that is signed by only one parent must have this Attachment served along with the Petition and Order to Show Cause, on the other non-signing parent, and proof of service must be filed with the court. IT IS SO ORDERED. Filed Date: 02/28/2025 Brad A. Weinreb Judge of the Superior Court. 03/14, 03/21, 03/28, 04/04/2025 CN 30225

Pamela L. Wilson, 4986 Lucille Dr., San Diego CA 92115. This business is conducted by: An Unincorporated AssociationOther than a Partnership.

Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of:

03/04/2013 S/Pamela L. Wilson, 04/04, 04/11, 04/18, 04/25/2025 CN 30359

Fictitious Business Name

Statement #2025-9005119

Filed: Mar 12, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/ County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. North County Process Servers. Located at: 2647 Gateway Rd. #105-102, Carlsbad CA 92009 San Diego. Business Mailing

Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing

Address: 1. Kenneth E. Baylis, 2647 Gateway Rd. #105-102, Carlsbad CA 92009. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 04/15/2015 S/Kenneth E. Baylis, 04/04, 04/11, 04/18, 04/25/2025 CN 30352

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9006042

Filed: Mar 25, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business

Name(s): A. Sea Homes. Located at: 12860 El Camino Real #100, San Diego CA 92130 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Megan Hoogestraat, 1635 Doris Jean Pl., Vista CA 92083. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First

Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 03/25/2025 S/Megan Hoogestraat, 04/04, 04/11, 04/18, 04/25/2025 CN 30349

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9003935

Filed: Feb 25, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/ County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Dreammaker Productions, Inc., B. Dreammaker AI Studios. Located at: 4653 Carmel Mountain Rd., San Diego CA 92130 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: 4653 Carmel Mountain Rd. Ste 308 PMB 714, San Diego CA 92130. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Dreammaker Prod Inc., 4653 Carmel Mountain Rd #308, San Diego CA 92130. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 02/18/2025 S/Amy B. Vavrunek, 04/04, 04/11, 04/18, 04/25/2025 CN 30348

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9006228

Filed: Mar 27, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business

Name(s): A. Bendiciones. Located at: 1501 E. Grand Ave. #1312, Escondido CA 92027 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Esmeralda Guadalupe Santiago, 1501 E. Grand Ave. #1312, Escondido CA Escondido CA 92027. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: Not Yet Started S/Esmeralda Guadalupe Santiago, 04/04, 04/11, 04/18, 04/25/2025 CN 30347

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9005458

Filed: Mar 18, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business

Name(s): A. Little Zeus Greek Food. Located at: 5812 Van Allen Way #125, Carlsbad CA 92008 San Diego. Business

Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Katherine Kitsios, 5812 Van Allen Way #125, Carlsbad CA 92008. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 05/10/2008 S/Katherine Kitsios, 04/04, 04/11, 04/18, 04/25/2025 CN 30346

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9006342 Filed: Mar 28, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Compassonate Blooms. Located at: 3225 San Carlos Dr., Spring Valley CA 91978 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Julie Kay Urda Ms., 3225 San Carlos Dr., Spring Valley CA 91978. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: Not Yet Started S/Julie Kay Urda (Ms), 04/04, 04/11, 04/18, 04/25/2025 CN 30345

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9006216

Filed: Mar 27, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business

Name(s): A. Arth Studios; B. J Catlin Photography. Located at: 727 Breeze Hill Rd. #317, Vista CA 92081 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Jason Lloyd Catlin, 727 Breeze Hill Rd. #317, Vista CA 92081. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: Not Yet Started S/Jason Lloyd Catlin, 04/04, 04/11, 04/18, 04/25/2025 CN 30344

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9004537

Filed: Mar 05, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business

Name(s): A. Sportfishing Collectibles. Located at: 5858 Dryden Pl. #209, Carlsbad CA 92008 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Showtime Shopping Inc., 5858 Dryden Pl. #209, Carlsbad CA 92008. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: Not Yet Started S/Joseph Rebis, 04/04, 04/11, 04/18, 04/25/2025 CN 30341

Fictitious Business Name

Statement #2025-9005046

Filed: Mar 12, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business

Name(s): A. La Costa Music Academy. Located at: 1155 Camino del Mar #190, Del Mar CA 92014 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. New Life Innovations LLC, 1155 Camino del Mar #190, Del Mar CA 92014. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 01/23/2020 S/John Paul Keene, 04/04, 04/11, 04/18, 04/25/2025 CN 30338

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9005494

Filed: Mar 18, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business

Name(s): A. iTrip San Diego North Beaches. Located at: 73385 Agave Ln., Palm Desert CA 92260 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. PDVP LLC, 73385 Agave Ln., Palm Desert CA 92260. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company. Registrant

First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 01/01/2025 S/Boris Stark, 04/04, 04/11, 04/18, 04/25/2025 CN 30337

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9006091

Filed: Mar 26, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/ County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Bistro Kabob. Located at: 2519 Palomar Airport Rd. #101, Carlsbad CA 92011 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: 7313 Sitio Lirio, Carlsbad CA 92009. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. SNR Food Concepts, LLC, 7313 Sitio Lirio, Carlsbad CA 92009. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 08/26/2019 S/Saeed Jalali, 04/04, 04/11, 04/18, 04/25/2025 CN 30334

Fictitious Business Name

Statement #2025-9005814

Filed: Mar 21, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business

Name(s): A. Mastertech, Inc. Located at: 3803 Oceanic Dr. #202, Oceanside CA 92056 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Mastertech, Inc., 3803 Oceanic Dr. #202,

Oceanside CA 92056. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 03/15/1995 S/Rick A. Sing, 04/04, 04/11, 04/18, 04/25/2025 CN 30332

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9005759

Filed: Mar 21, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Botanical Bliss. Located at: 1912 Thibodo Rd. #102, Vista CA 92081 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Cheryl Marie Edwards, 1912 Thibodo Rd. #102, Vista CA 92081. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 03/21/2025 S/Cheryl Marie Edwards, 04/04, 04/11, 04/18, 04/25/2025 CN 30328

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9005087

Filed: Mar 12, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/ County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. ExposeYourMuseum LLC; B. Kate Merrick Coaching; C. Kate Livingston Coaching; D. Stay Curious Consulting. Located at: 710 Crestview Ct., San Marcos CA 92078 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address:

1. ExposeYourMuseum LLC, 710 Crestview Ct., San Marcos CA 92078. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 12/07/2012 S/Kathleen Elizabeth Merrick, 04/04, 04/11, 04/18, 04/25/2025 CN 30326

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9005973

Filed: Mar 25, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. PMH Plumbing. Located at: 3662 Harwich Dr., Carlsbad CA 92010 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Patrick Michael Haag, 3662 Harwich Dr., Carlsbad CA 92010. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: Not Yet Started S/Patrick Michael Haag, 03/28, 04/04, 04/11, 04/18/2025 CN 30324

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9005891

Filed: Mar 24, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. JR Excavation LLC. Located at: 2173 Salk Ave. #250, Carlsbad CA 92008 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. JR Excavation LLC, 2173 Salk

Ave. #250, Carlsbad CA 92008. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 03/12/2025 S/Andrew I Jardon Rosales, 03/28, 04/04, 04/11, 04/18/2025 CN 30312

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9005926

Filed: Mar 24, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. La Costa Kids. Located at: 372 N. El Camino Real, Encinitas CA 92024 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. CoastalCuties LLC, 372 N. El Camino Real, Encinitas CA 92024. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: Not Yet Started S/Kelly Hogan, 03/28, 04/04, 04/11, 04/18/2025 CN 30310

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9004709

Fictitious

Filed: Mar 06, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/ County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. That Pizza Place. Located at: 2622 El Camino Real #B, Carlsbad CA 92008 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Elm Street Partners LLC, 2405 Granada Way, Carlsbad CA 92010. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 10/01/2020 S/John Chavez, 03/28, 04/04, 04/11, 04/18/2025 CN 30304

Clerk. Fictitious Business

Name(s): A. Encinitas Surgical Associates. Located at: 303 Santa Fe Dr., Encinitas CA 92024 San Diego. Business Mailing

Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing

Address: 1. Matthew D. Cooper, A Professional Corporation, 1084 N. El Camino Real #B385, Encinitas CA 92024. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: Not Yet Started S/Matthew Cooper, 03/28, 04/04, 04/11, 04/18/2025 CN 30302

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9005450 Filed: Mar 18, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/ County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Biodynamic Wellness. Located at: 107 N Acacia Ave., Solana Beach CA 92075 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address:

1.Prosperamos, LLC, 107 N Acacia Ave., Solana Beach CA 92075. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 03/17/2025 S/Season Marie

Johnson, 03/28, 04/04, 04/11, 04/18/2025 CN 30300

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9005672

Filed: Mar 20, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Chillounge. Located at: 270 N. El Camino Real #F471, Encinitas CA 92024 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Cantebria Marketing Services LLC, 270 N. El Camino Real #F471, Encinitas CA 92024. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: Not Yet Started S/Tomas Pineda, 03/28, 04/04, 04/11, 04/18/2025 CN 30298

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9004238

Filed: Feb 28, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business

Name(s): A. Flower Resort. Located at: 300 Carlsbad Village Dr III, Carlsbad CA 92008 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: 2556 Ingleton Ave., Carlsbad CA 92009. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Good Daddy LLC, 2556 Ingleton Ave., Carlsbad CA 92009. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above

as of: 02/28/2025 S/David Addy, 03/28, 04/04, 04/11, 04/18/2025 CN 30297

Statement of Abandonment of Use of Fictitious Business Name #2025-9005281 Filed: Mar 21, 2025 with San Diego County Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s) To Be Abandoned: A.Biodynamic Wellness; B. Biodynamic Wellness Center. Located at: 107 N. Acacia Ave., Solana Beach CA 92075 San Diego. Mailing Address: 1053 Wotan Dr., Encinitas CA 92024. The Fictitious Business Name Referred to Above was Filed in San Diego County on: 11/14/2023 and assigned File # 2023-9023022. Fictitious Business Name is being Abandoned By: 1. Stephen K Schuette, Inc., 1053 Wotan Dr., Encinitas CA 92024. The Business is Conducted by: A Corporation. S/Stephen K. Schuette, 03/28, 04/04, 04/11, 04/18/2025 CN 30296

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9004398

Filed: Mar 04, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/ County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Carlitos Roofing. Located at: 222 Windsor Grey Way, Fallbrook CA 92028 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. BD Roofing Inc., 222 Windsor Grey Way, Fallbrook CA 92028. This

business is conducted by: A Corporation. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 10/22/2021 S/Carlos Bailon Duarte, 03/21, 03/28, 04/04, 04/11/2025 CN 30286

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9004502

Filed: Mar 04, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/ County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. PMA Customs. Located at: 2103 Wedgewood Dr., Oceanside CA 92056 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Peter Max Anaya, 2103 Wedgewood Dr., Oceanside CA 92056. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 03/04/2025 S/Peter Max Anaya, 03/21, 03/28, 04/04, 04/11/2025 CN 30284

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9004279

Filed: Feb 28, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. TheeeHairSavage Luxury Hair Studio. Located at: 5617 Paseo del Norte Ste 200 Rm 7, Carlsbad CA 92008 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: 4646 Calle de Retiro, Oceanside CA 92057. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Micah Allison Soto, 4646 Calle de Retiro, Oceanside

CA 92057. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: Not Yet Started S/Micah Allison Soto, 03/21, 03/28, 04/04, 04/11/2025 CN 30283

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9003716

Filed: Feb 24, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Roppongi. Located at: 875 Prospect St. #102, La Jolla CA 92037 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: 875 Prospect St. #203, La Jolla CA 92037. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Six Trees Consulting, Inc., 875 Prospect St. #203, La Jolla CA 92037. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: Not Yet Started S/Amy Bulgatz, 03/21, 03/28, 04/04, 04/11/2025 CN 30282

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9004332

Filed: Mar 03, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Improv San Diego; B.Coastal San Diego Life. Located at: 4153 Tynebourne Cir., San Diego CA 92130 San Diego. Business Mailing

Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing

Address: 1. Patrick Gerard McInnis, 4153 Tynebourne Cir., San Diego CA 92130. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 01/30/2024 S/Patrick Gerard McInnis, 03/21, 03/28, 04/04, 04/11/2025 CN 30281

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9005021

Filed: Mar 12, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Bookkeeping by Becky. Located at: 1581 Cove Ct., San Marcos CA 92069 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing

Address: 1. Rebecca Leann Roland, 1581 Cove Ct., San Marcos CA 92069. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 01/01/2024 S/Rebecca L. Roland, 03/21, 03/28, 04/04, 04/11/2025 CN 30276

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9003689 Filed: Feb 24, 2025 with County

of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Joseph Ejiro Design. Located at: 2472 Meade Ave., San Diego CA 92116 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Brian Enright, 3472 Meade Ave., San Diego CA 92116; 2. Joseph O. Enright, 3472 Meade Ave., San Diego CA 92116. This business is conducted by: A Married Couple. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 02/23/2025 S/Brian Enright, 03/21, 03/28, 04/04, 04/11/2025 CN 30275

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9004508 Filed: Mar 04, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/ County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Ivory & Script. Located at: 2290 E. Lincoln Ave., Escondido CA 92027 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Sherrill Leigh Wilmer, 2290 E. Lincoln Ave., Escondido CA 92027. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: Not Yet Started S/Sherrill Leigh Wilmer, 03/21, 03/28, 04/04, 04/11/2025 CN 30270

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9004998 Filed: Mar 11, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/ County Clerk. Fictitious

Business Name(s): A. Fresh Start Organizing. Located at: 130 Andrew Ave., Encinitas CA 92024 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same.

Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Brenda Mae Stepina, 130 Andrew Ave., Encinitas CA 92024. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 03/11/2025 S/Brenda Mae Stepina, 03/21, 03/28, 04/04, 04/11/2025 CN 30267

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9003281

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9004543 Filed: Mar 05, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Florizita. Located at: 267 Fortunada St., Oceanside CA 92057 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Courtney Wadzita, 267 Fortunada St., Oceanside CA 92057. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 01/01/2025 S/Courtney Wadzita, 03/21, 03/28, 04/04, 04/11/2025 CN 30261

Fictitious Business Name Statement

03/28, 04/04, 04/11/2025 CN 30258

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9004738 Filed: Mar 07, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. JDS

Filed: Feb 18, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Rise Suites; B. Rise Suites Oceanside. Located at: 708 Civic Center Dr., Oceanside CA 92054 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: 3561 Donna Dr., Carlsbad CA 92008. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Gerda Steiner Designs LLC, 3561 Donna Dr., Carlsbad CA 92008. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 02/18/2025 S/Macy Steiner, 03/21, 03/28, 04/04, 04/11/2025 CN 30262

Rhee, 03/21, 03/28, 04/04, 04/11/2025 CN 30256

Fictitious Business Name

Statement #2025-9003552

Filed: Feb 20, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business

Name(s): A. NSER.AI. Located at: 854 Granada Dr., Oceanside CA 92056 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: 603 Seagaze Dr. #253, Oceanside CA 92054. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. SC Distribution Inc., 603 Seagaze Dr. #253, Oceanside CA 92054. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 02/01/2025 S/Jeremy Jennings, 03/21, 03/28, 04/04, 04/11/2025 CN 30255

Fictitious Business Name

Statement #2025-9004844

Filed: Mar 10, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business

Name(s): A. Oceana Build Design. Located at: 5157 Loma Verde, Oceanside CA 92056 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Armando Batista Lopez, 5157 Loma Verde, Oceanside CA 92056. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: Not Yet Started S/Armando Batista Lopez, 03/14, 03/21, 03/28, 04/04/2025 CN 30248

Fictitious Business Name

Statement #2025-9004963

Filed: Mar 11, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/ County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Accelerated Appraisal Source. Located at: 639 Faith Ave., Cardiff CA 92007 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Aaron Michael Roth, 639 Faith Ave, Cardiff CA 92007. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 01/01/2025 S/Aaron Roth, 03/14, 03/21, 03/28, 04/04/2025 CN 30247

Fictitious Business Name

Statement #2025-9004080

Filed: Feb 27, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. For Affect The Message Makers. Located at: 363 Patty Ln., Encinitas CA 92024 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Rachel Zahn, 363 Patty Ln., Encinitas CA 92024; B. Betsy Jacobson, 363 Patty Ln., Encinitas CA 92024. This business is conducted by: Co-Partners. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 08/10/2016 S/Rachel Zahn, 03/14, 03/21, 03/28, 04/04/2025 CN 30242

Fictitious Business Name

Statement #2025-9004784

Filed: Mar 10, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/ County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Leading Locksmith Company Inc., B. A Leading Locksmith Company Inc. Located at: 804 Leucadia Blvd., Encinitas CA 92023 San Diego. Business Mailing

Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing

Address: 1. Leading Locksmith Company Inc., 804 Leucadia Blvd., Encinitas CA 92023. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 04/01/2000 S/Greg Morgan, 03/14, 03/21, 03/28, 04/04/2025 CN 30241

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9004933

Filed: Mar 11, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business

Name(s): A. Ground Fall Coffee. Located at: 1237 Evergreen Dr., Cardiff by the Sea CA 92007 San Diego. Business Mailing

Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing

Address: 1. Alexander Morin, 1237 Evergreen Dr., Cardiff by the Sea CA 92007. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 01/01/2025 S/Alexander Morin, 03/14, 03/21, 03/28, 04/04/2025 CN 30240

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9003934

Filed: Feb 25, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business

Name(s): A. Terrain Family Medicine. Located at: 2208 Wales Dr., Cardiff CA 92007 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Liza Pascale, 2208 Wales Dr., Cardiff CA 92007. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 02/09/2025 S/Liza Pascale, 03/14, 03/21, 03/28, 04/04/2025 CN 30239

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9002881 Filed: Feb 11, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business

Name(s): A. Cocochanel; B. Coco Chanel. Located at: 2152 Calle Buena Ventura, Oceanside CA 92056 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Jamie Lea La Belle, 2152 Calle Buena Ventura, Oceanside CA 92056. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: Not Yet Started S/Jamie Lea La Belle, 03/14, 03/21, 03/28, 04/04/2025 CN 30237

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9004563 Filed: Mar 05, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/ County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. San Diego Trustee & Consulting. Located at: 7447 Healis Pl., San Diego CA 92129 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Scott Lon Ripperton, 7447 Healis Pl., San Diego CA 92129. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 03/04/2025 S/Scott Lon Ripperton, 03/14, 03/21, 03/28, 04/04/2025 CN 30235

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9003586 Filed: Feb 20, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business

Name(s): A. The Style Nerd; B. Style Nerd. Located at: 1155 Camino del Mar #190, Del Mar CA 92014 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. New Life Innovations LLC, 1155 Camino del Mar #190, Del Mar CA 92014. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 02/05/2025 S/Nathalie Keene, 03/14, 03/21, 03/28, 04/04/2025 CN 30234

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9003572 Filed: Feb 20, 2025 with County

of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Bounceback. Located at: 6435 Opal Way, Carlsbad CA 92011 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Emma Victoria Sodeke, 6435 Opal Way, Carlsbad CA 92011. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: Not Yet Started S/Emma Victoria Sodeke, 03/14, 03/21, 03/28, 04/04/2025 CN 30233

Statement of Abandonment

of Use of Fictitious Business Name #2025-9003571 Filed: Feb 20, 2025 with San Diego County Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s) To Be Abandoned: A. ((B)) Fitbody Carlsbad. Located at: 1624 Filaree Ct., Carlsbad CA 92011 San Diego. Mailing Address: 6435 Opal Way, Carlsbad CA 92011 San Diego. The Fictitious Business Name Referred to Above was Filed in San Diego County on: 03/12/2021 and assigned File # 2021-9004479. Fictitious Business Name is being Abandoned By: 1. Emma Victoria Sodeke, 6435 Opal Way, Carlsbad CA 92011. The Business is Conducted by: An Individual. S/Emma Victoria Sodeka, 03/14, 03/21, 03/28, 04/04/2025 CN 30232

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9003597

Filed: Feb 21, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business

Name(s): A. Heart to Heart Animal Communication and Energy Healing. Located at: 1817 Verano Vista, San Marcos CA 92078 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Virginia Ann Foletta, 1817 Verano Vista, San Marcos CA 92078. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 01/09/2025 S/Virginia Foletta, 03/14, 03/21, 03/28, 04/04/2025 CN 30230

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9004683

Filed: Mar 06, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. SCKB Airport LLC. Located at: 6453 Goldenbush Dr., Carlsbad CA 92011 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. SCKB Airport LLC, 6453 Goldenbush Dr., Carlsbad CA 92011. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 02/07/2025 S/Samantha Weis, 03/14, 03/21, 03/28, 04/04/2025 CN 30229

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9004721

Filed: Mar 07, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/ County Clerk. Fictitious

Business Name(s): A. Moov Real Estate Sales. Located at: 10620 Treena St. #230, San Diego CA 92131 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: 1745 Avenida Segovia, Oceanside CA 92056. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Brian Allen Long, 1745 Avenida Segovia, Oceanside CA 92056. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 06/30/2020 S/Brian Allen Long Mr, 03/14, 03/21, 03/28, 04/04/2025 CN 30228

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9004273

Filed: Feb 28, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Pacific 365 Services. Located at: 1848 Avenida la Posta, Encinitas CA 92024 San Diego. Business Mailing

Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing

Address: 1. Ronald James Rohlfs, 1848 Avenida la Posta, Encinitas CA 92024; 2. Kim Smith Rohlfs, 1848 Avenida la Posta, Encinitas CA 92024. This business is conducted by: A Married Couple. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 01/16/2025 S/Ronald James Rohlfs, 03/14, 03/21, 03/28, 04/04/2025 CN 30227

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9003359

Filed: Feb 18, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business

Name(s): A. The French Door Cafe. Located at: 2205 Faraday Ave. #C, Carlsbad CA 92008 San Diego. Business Mailing

Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing

Address: 1. J and B Cafe, 2205 Faraday Ave. #C, Carlsbad CA 92008. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: Not Yet Started S/Jacqueline Arsivaud-Benjamin, 03/14, 03/21, 03/28, 04/04/2025 CN 30219

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9003741 Filed: Feb 24, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. SunKings LLC. Located at: 3007 Cadencia St., Carlsbad CA 92009 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: PO Box 130861, Carlsbad CA 92013. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. SunKings LLC, 2108 N St. #N, Sacramento CA 95816. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 02/19/2025 S/David Haskell, 03/14, 03/21, 03/28, 04/04/2025 CN 30218

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9003995 Filed: Feb 26, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/ County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. P2P Soccer Training. Located at: 1809 Shadow Glen, Escondido CA 92029 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Jake Rowley, 1809 Shadow Glen, Escondido CA 92029. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 01/01/2024 S/Jake Rowley, 03/14, 03/21, 03/28, 04/04/2025 CN 30217

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9003778 Filed: Feb 24, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Aina Productions and Entertainment. Located at: 1950 Bluebell Ln., Fallbrook CA 92028 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Savana Rubin, 1950 Bluebell Ln., Fallbrook CA 92028. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 02/11/2025 S/Savana Rubin, 03/14, 03/21, 03/28, 04/04/2025 CN 30216

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1. TELEVISION: In the sitcom “Modern Family,” Gloria is from which country?

1. TELEVISION: In the sitcom “Modern Family,” Gloria is from which country?

2. LITERATURE: Which author wrote “The Kite Thief” and “A Thousand Splendid Suns”?

3. GEOGRAPHY: What is the deepest lake in the world?

2. LITERATURE: Which author wrote “The Kite Thief” and “A Thousand Splendid Suns”?

4. U.S. PRESIDENTS: Which first lady’s nickname was Lady Bird?

TELEVISION: In the sitcom “Modern Family,” Gloria is from which country?

2. LITERATURE: Which author wrote “The Kite Thief” and “A Thousand Splendid Suns”?

3. GEOGRAPHY: What is the deepest lake in the world?

4. U.S. PRESIDENTS: Which first lady’s nickname was Lady Bird?

5. ASTRONOMY: How many stars make up the Big Dipper?

6. MOVIES: Which famous Hollywood couple played lead roles in the film version of “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf”?

7. ANIMAL KINGDOM: What is a group of skunks called?

8. GEOMETRY: How many sides does a decagon have?

9. ART: Which American artist focused on women and children in her paintings?

10. ANATOMY: What substance gives skin its color?

Answers

1. Colombia.

2. Khaled Hosseini.

3. GEOGRAPHY: What is the deepest lake in the world?

5. ASTRONOMY: How many stars make up the Big Dipper?

3. Lake Baikal, Russia.

6. MOVIES: Which famous Hollywood couple played lead roles in the film version of “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf”?

4. U.S. PRESIDENTS: Which first lady’s nickname was Lady Bird?

4. Claudia “Lady Bird” Johnson, wife of President Lyndon Johnson. 5. Seven.

5. ASTRONOMY: How many stars make up the Big Dipper?

7. ANIMAL KINGDOM: What is a group of skunks called?

8. GEOMETRY: How many sides does a decagon have?

6. MOVIES: Which famous Hollywood couple played lead roles in the film version of “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf”?

9. ART: Which American artist focused on women and children in her paintings? 10. ANATOMY: What substance gives skin its color? Answers

7. ANIMAL KINGDOM: What is a group of skunks called?

6. Richard Burton and Elizabeth Taylor.

7. A surfeit.

8. 10.

9. Mary Cassatt. 10. Melanin.

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1. Colombia. 2. Khaled Hosseini. 3. Lake Baikal, Russia.

8. GEOMETRY: How many sides does a decagon have?

Claudia “Lady Bird” Johnson, wife of President Lyndon Johnson.

9. ART: Which American artist focused on women and children in her paintings?

Seven.

Richard Burton and Elizabeth Taylor.

A surfeit.

10. ANATOMY: What substance gives skin its color?

Answers

1. Colombia.

2. Khaled Hosseini.

3. Lake Baikal, Russia.

4. Claudia “Lady Bird” Johnson, wife of President Lyndon Johnson.

5. Seven.

6. Richard Burton and Elizabeth Taylor.

7. A surfeit.

8. 10.

9. Mary Cassatt.

10. Melanin.

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Lake Baikal,

Claudia “Lady Bird” Johnson, wife of President Lyndon Johnson.

Seven.

Richard Burton and Elizabeth Taylor.

A surfeit.

10.

Mary Cassatt.

Melanin.

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“The appellant is concerned about traffic,” Prendergast said. “Traffic increased significantly on Fortuna Ranch Road when Canyon de Oro was paved, connecting Elfin Forest road to Fortuna Ranch Road, the city has installed three sets of speed bumps that address the traffic flow.”

Filips also raised concerns over a past incident involving the use of a nearby fire hydrant, which he characterized as dishonest and dangerous.

“Not only did they tap into it, when they were confronted on the use of it, they denied it,” he said.

In response, Sugarman said the hydrant hookup occurred in early 2021 as part of a fire safety drill organized by her son, a then-college student and volunteer firefighter. Sugarman said they believed they had followed proper protocols and that the resulting fine from the Olivenhain Municipal Water District was later waived.

“We conducted an emergency preparedness

drill. We wanted to see if the hoses would connect and how far we could defend from the fire hydrant in the event that there was a fire,” Sugarman said.

Sugarman said the family applied for the agricultural permit in good faith after receiving notice from the city in 2023.

“In an effort to save our family farm, we engaged with the city in good faith and applied for the necessary permits so we could continue sharing our farm with our community — with the city’s blessing,” she said.

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By City News Service REGION

— Whether with a cat in a hat, a fox in a box or the Lorax, young readers got a boost today thanks to a joint effort between the Dr. Seuss Foundation and San Diego Foundation to improve youth literacy rates.

The foundations launched Ready to Learn, a $15 million joint initiative intended to boost literacy development for children across San Diego County, along with more than $1 million in inaugural grants to 18 local literacy nonprofits.

The foundations have collaborated for three years already, providing more than $3 million in grants to expand access to early educational opportunities and improve reading skills

for children in the region. Ready to Learn is intended to build on that relationship.

“Dr. Seuss Foundation is excited to deepen our partnership with San Diego Foundation to create lasting change in early literacy,’’ said Jay Hill, executive director of the Dr. Seuss Foundation.

With the $15 million endowment from the San Diego Foundation, the Seuss Foundation should be set for long-term financial support for the program.

The need is pressing, with the San Diego Council on Literacy finding 46% of third graders in the San Diego Unified School District not meeting state standards for language arts. Between 20% to 25% of adults in San Diego County read prose at

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the lowest level of literacy — the grade level equivalent of 0- 4.

The foundations also announced $1,050,000 in grants to 18 local literacy nonprofits including: American Association of Pediatrics, California Chapter 3 ($75,000), Boys and Girls Club of Vista ($30,000), Chicano Federation: $50,000, Diamond Educational Excellence Partnership ($75,000), Episcopal Community Services ($75,000), Father Joe’s Villages ($75,000), Library Foundation SD ($50,000 and San Diego Rescue Mission ($75,000) and YMCA of San Diego County ($35,000).

For more information about Ready to Learn, visit SDFoundation.org/ReadytoLearn.

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This past fall, an indepth investigation by the Los Angeles Times revealed widespread fraud and abuse within California’s puppy market. The study found that people claiming to be small, local breeders were in fact importing truckloads of puppies from mass breeders in the Midwest. At a time when California shelters are overrun with dogs in need of new homes, consumers are being led astray by marketing tactics when searching for a new companion.

In response to these disturbing findings, San Diego Humane Society is sponsoring three legislative proposals that will increase

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• Puppy Importation Transparency Act (SB 312), authored by state Sen. Tom Umberg, mandates that dog importers electronically submit health certificates to the California Department of Food & Agriculture within 10 days of shipment, to be made publicly available.

• Protecting Pets from Predatory Practices (AB 506), authored by Assemblymember Steve Bennett, voids deceptive contracts between consumers and pet brokers that require nonrefundable deposits or fail to disclose the animal’s original source before purchase.

• Closing the “Pet Broker” Loophole (AB 519), authored by Assemblymember Marc Berman, bans pet brokering in California by defining brokers as any entity that profits from selling animals bred by another party.

On April 29, San Diego Humane Society leadership will travel to Sacramento for Animal Advocacy Day

and urge lawmakers to support these critical measures and others. Animal Advocacy Day, co-hosted by San Diego Humane Society and other leading national animal welfare organizations, will serve as a platform to ensure legislators hear the collective voice of animal advocates.

“Consumers deserve complete transparency about the flood of puppies entering our state — this is not just about protecting people from unhealthy pets, but about stopping the cruel pipeline from puppy mills,” said Dr. Gary Weitzman, president and CEO of San Diego Humane Society. “These bills are critical to strengthen California’s pet sales ban, and they will help us shut down the inhumane practices that exploit animals for profit.”

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AT A TIME when California shelters are overrun with dogs needing homes, consumers are being led astray by marketing tactics when searching for a new companion. In response, San Diego Humane Society is sponsoring legislation to protect consumers. Courtesy photo

ELIZABETH SUGARMAN and her son, Bubba, feed baby goats on March 31 at the family’s Sugar Sweet Farm in Olivenhain. The farm will be allowed to continue offering its farm camps for children and other activities under its agricultural permit. Photo by Jordan P. Ingram