OFF TO SCHOOL? NOT YET: Bonsall Elementary student Mateo holds up a project in the classroom last year. As school districts statewide implement transitional kindergarten programs as required under a new law, five coastal North County districts, all basic aid districts in one of the county’s wealthiest areas, are among the last in California not currently offering transitional kindergarten. Story on
Chef Roberto Alcocer and his restaurant Valle earned a Michelin star, a culinary first in Oceanside. 19
A former North County swim instructor is set to serve eight years in prison after pleading guilty Tuesday in Vista to felony and misdemeanor child molestation charges.
Nicholas Piazza, 20, pleaded guilty to one felony count of lewd and lascivious acts against a minor under 14 and two misdemeanor counts of annoying or molesting a child.
Piazza was arrested in the summer of 2021 on sus-
picion of inappropriately touching a six-year-old boy during a swim lesson while working as a swim instructor at Callan Swim School in San Marcos.
He was later released on bail and prohibited from working with children. However, he was arrested again in the fall of 2022 on charges of inappropriately touching another child, age 7, while working as a private swim instructor in
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Red Sox legend and nine-time MLB All-Star Fred Lynn, 71, a longtime Carlsbad resident, talks with The Coast News about the Padres, playing tough defense and taking a few more cuts. Story on 12. Photo by Jordan P. Ingram
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— Four years after a multi-ton chunk of sandstone toppled onto Grandview Beach and killed three women, a family’s wrongful death and negligence lawsuit has survived multiple attempts to have the complaint dismissed and continues its slow march toward trial.
The lawsuit, filed against the city of Encinitas, the State of California, Leucadia Seabluffe Village Community Association and Seabreeze Management Company, alleges years of negligence and dangerous property conditions played a role in the deaths of Encinitas residents Julie Davis, 65, her 35-year-old daughter Anne Clave, and Davis’ 62-year-old sister Elizabeth Charles of San Francisco.
The women were killed after a 30-foot slab of clastic rock broke
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We just closed the books on National Farmers Market Week, now in its 24th year! It is an annual celebration that highlights the vital role farmers markets play in our nation’s food system. It was a great opportunity to showcase how much value the State Street Farmers Market brings to its community.
The State Street Farmers Market has been a staple in downtown Carlsbad for nearly three decades. It is proud of its certified organic status and continually looks for ways to keep its market on the cutting edge. As the desire for healthier food options has grown, including vegetarian, gluten free and vegan, and minimally processed foods as well, the appeal of local, outdoor markets has increased. The State Street Farmers Market is proud to feature a wide variety of products including line-caught fish, as well as pasture raised chicken and eggs, and grass fed and finished beef from local, sustainable, family farms. Knowing that sustainable practices, including regenerative grazing are being used and fostered every day, is one of the things that makes farmers markets so beneficial.
What’s new in 2023?
To help shoppers use farmers market products in their own kitchens, the market has joined forces with a local chef to bring creative and fun cooking demonstrations to the market on the first Wednesday of every month. Using ingredients from the farmers market, Chef Brad creates a signature dish live, from start to finish, in record time, at the top of the hour (3pm, 4pm, 5pm and 6pm) complete with delicious samples and an ingredient list and recipe to boot!
Also new this year is a rotational “hot food” guest vendor program. Alongside our regular Kenyan, Thai, and Indian food, we also have visiting vendors offering fresh fish burritos, gourmet grilled cheese sandwiches, Spanish paella, and authentic Filipino food.
And this year CVA is working with the City of Carlsbad on the state’s single use plastics initiative, continue our promotion and delivery of reusable bags, and be an educational hub to help inform others.
With over 60 vendors at the State Street Farmers Market, you are certain to find plenty to make you and your family happy. And knowing that you are supporting over 60 small businesses and farms as you shop, makes it even better. Join us every Wednesday starting at 2:30pm in the heart of Carlsbad.
There are public parking lots on Roosevelt Street as well as the south end of State Street and by the Coaster Station too. Learn more about the State Street Farmers Market and its vendors at carlsbad-village.com/farmers, where you will also find information on rotating guest vendors and special events.
— In a wealthy pocket of coastal North County stretching from Torrey Pines to Leucadia, five school districts are among the last in California not offering state-required transitional kindergarten.
The state requires all elementary school districts to offer transitional kindergarten, or TK, as a precursor to regular kindergarten for all four-year-olds by 2025-26.
Most communities began rolling it out last year to students with fall birthdays and will continue expanding eligibility each subsequent year.
However, in San Diego County, a cluster of districts within one of the county’s wealthiest stretches have declined to offer TK for the time being: Encinitas Union, Solana Beach, Del Mar Union, Rancho Santa Fe and Cardiff school districts, the latter two containing just one and two schools, respectively.
Leaders say that as basic aid districts — those whose income from property taxes exceeds state funding for average daily attendance — they do not receive additional money from the state to implement TK and would have to divert money from existing programs.
At a July 26 meeting, Del Mar Union School District leaders indicated they were open to offering TK but didn’t want to rush it. They said there are details to iron out related to curriculum, hiring additional staff and allocating appropriate funding.
“We definitely pride ourselves in our district on being able to provide absolutely the best experience for our kids,” said Chris Delehanty, assistant superintendent of business services. "We need time to figure out what is gonna
be that appropriate curriculum that is gonna match our district’s vision.”
For local parents, the need for free TK is urgent. Many are forced to spend thousands of dollars per month in childcare for their young children who would qualify for free transitional kindergarten in most other school districts.
Carolyn Szigethy, a parent living in the Del Mar Union boundary, pays around $1,900 monthly to send her child to preschool 30 minutes south in Hillcrest. Szigethy said she would love to take advantage of local TK if available.
“Having our child kindergarten-ready is a priority for us, but at this point it is on par with what college tuition costs,” Szigethy said.
While Del Mar Union has not committed to offering TK within any specific timeframe, district officials are starting to more seriously consider implementing the program due to an unexpected decline in enrollment that has freed up additional funds.
Del Mar Union generally expects 500 and 600 new students to enter kindergarten each fall, yet only 350 had enrolled as of mid-July, officials said.
Around 40 more are expected to register by the time school starts, but this still marks a drastic decrease from previous years.
“We were anticipating a higher capture rate for the 2023-24 school year. As of July 17, at this point, they were not materializing,” said Ryan Stanley, assistant superintendent of human resources.
Since they rely on property taxes, Del Mar Union leaders said they would receive the same amount of funding even with the drop in enrolled students, providing extra money that could help fund TK.
Although not compulsory, TK is widely considered to provide young children valuable preparation for kindergarten and first grade.
Offering it for free through public schools expands these opportunities to more children, especially those not already enrolled in other early education programs like private preschools.
Stephanie Feldstein, a mom of three, said her daughter turned four last year, and her son will turn four this winter.
However, as someone living within the Solana Beach School District,
she relies on childcare at around $2,500 per child per month.
Feldstein said that she and many other families are desperate for Solana Beach to offer TK, but since their children are not in the district yet, it is harder to advocate for change.
“It can be hard, because the people who would benefit from it the most are the most stressed, tired parents. It’s hard to advocate for yourself,” Feldstein said. “I don’t see why we can’t work as a community to figure out a way to make it happen, especially knowing that we have some of the highest per-pupil funding in the county. I think we can do it, we just have to try.”
The Solana Beach School District did not respond to multiple requests for comment.
The Encinitas Union School District confirmed they are not pursuing TK at this time but are continuing to lobby for the state to fund this implementation in basic aid districts.
“We have all been advocating and lobbying for this mandate to be funded for all children, not just children in state-funded districts,” the district said in a statement. “We recognize the value and appreciate the intent behind universal transitional kindergarten. However, it is critical that community-funded districts be able to access the funding, and there is not currently a mechanism for us to do that.”
Del Mar Union officials said it is more expensive to implement one section of transitional kindergarten than a K-6 section because of staffing requirements. One adult is required per 12 students in TK versus one adult per 24 students in the
second year of kindergarten, and TK teachers must also have early education credits.
However, the refusal to offer transitional kindergarten based on cost has frustrated many, mainly because dozens of California’s approximately 120 basic aid elementary districts have implemented the program without state aid.
Some parents have also raised an eyebrow at the fact that per-pupil spending in four of the five districts, except Encinitas Union, exceeds the San Diego County average.
The consequences for failing to implement TK, if any, are unclear. State leaders have emphasized that it is required for all districts, not just the majority, that receive funding based on
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The weaknesses in Gov. Gavin Newsom’s proposal for a 28th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution do not lie with the gun controls he seeks to win via this long, convoluted route.
Rather, it’s the rest of the process that’s a potential killer – not of people, but of the basic rights guaranteed by the Bill of Rights contained in that Constitution.
Newsom, realizing it is unlikely almost to the point of impossibility, has pretty much abandoned the route by which every constitutional amendment of the last 200 years worked its way into America’s primary governing document.
Parents learn early on that children use emotional pleas to get what they want. Wise parents learn to tune out the constant begging for ice cream or another 10 minutes before bedtime because we know what is best for our children.
Elected officials are even more adept at tuning out emotion, as they regularly hear heartfelt pleas and angry rants from citizens demanding funding or new laws.
Unless you’re the Board of Trustees of the Carlsbad Unified School District, that is. On July 19, CUSD’s Board approved a Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) plan after six months of debate during which district staff never provided any evidence to support the DEI plan.
What was provided was a parade of impassioned parents, students and outside activists who shamed and insulted certain trustees for not supporting the plan. They were consistently outnumbered by rational voices asking for transparency and evidence, but those don’t make for good content on the evening news.
If you’re not familiar with DEI plans, they’ve been popular for over a decade with corporations looking to avoid lawsuits for discrimination by implementing “mandatory diversity trainings.”
Achieving diversity is irrelevant — they just need to show they intended to increase diversity to absolve themselves of liability. In the wake of the George Floyd protests, DEI programs spread through academia, and we now spend approximately $9.4 billion globally each year on DEI programs.
Nobel Prize-winning economist Milton Friedman said, “One of the great mistakes is to judge policies and programs by their intentions rather than their
results.” Indeed, everyone agrees with the intention of increasing diversity, equity and inclusion.
But the results are in, and Friedman was right. The University of Michigan recently admitted that it spent $85 million on its DEI program and has almost nothing to show for it. The Harvard Business Review published a report indicating that DEI programs often decrease diversity.
Corporations, universities and even states are now abandoning DEI as wasteful, divisive and ineffective.
Except for Carlsbad Unified, of course. Acknowledging this lack of evidence, Trustee Ray Pearson announced that he would be voting no on the DEI plan, recounting a recent visit with the Poway Unified School District (which CUSD’s DEI plan was hastily copied from) only to find that after three years, they had no measurable outcomes and no way to know if marginalized groups were doing better.
Then, a few minutes later, he voted yes.
Why? An emotional plea, of course. This time from Trustee Elisa Williamson, who insisted (without evidence and against the recommendation of the superintendent’s staff) that reassigning one particular administrator to supervise the DEI plan would cause it to succeed in just one year.
One cannot help but feel for this administrator, who is being taken from a new role intended to address alarming increases in post-pandemic behavioral problems and tasked instead with a role he didn’t ask for or agree to.
One also cannot help but feel bad for our teachers, who need help, thought it was arriving, and had the rug pulled out from under them at the last second.
Trustee Williamson then made another emotion-
al plea — to the audience — that she is “deeply concerned that when we disparage others because of their political, social or religious views, this plan cannot succeed.”
She is no doubt referring to Superintendent Benjamin Churchill, who in May released an emotionally charged statement on the CUSD website condemning the religious beliefs of one of his own employees, an assistant principal at Carlsbad High School, shared at the employee’s church.
The superintendent’s statement also misrepresented the assistant principal’s beliefs and created a wave of anti-religious bigotry throughout Carlsbad which offended and silenced many in our faith community who share those beliefs or, unlike the superintendent, believe in including those with diverse views.
Trustee Williamson is correct, however. The DEI plan cannot succeed when the leader of the district is proudly intolerant of the diverse views of thousands of his staff, students and families.
Countless public requests to add a “viewpoint diversity” goal to the DEI plan were ignored by the board, effectively endorsing the superintendent’s behavior and emboldening others to be less inclusive.
In 2024, Carlsbad can elect two new trustees to replace Pearson and Williamson. I’ll make an initial suggestion — let’s find some parents who are wise enough to vote on evidence instead of emotion.
Scott Davison is the Director of the Carlsbad Education Alliance, a coalition of parents, teachers and students committed to transparency, accountability and academic excellence in Carlsbad schools. He can be reached at scott@opencusd.org or www.opencusd. org.
ments calling for a national ban on abortions, an end to free speech and/or freedom of religion and an end to birthright citizenship, among other items.
That has been via Congress proposing amendments that were then approved by legislatures in three-fourths of the states, a number now standing at 38.
Because Congress and many legislatures labor under the strong influence of the National Rifle Assn. and other dedicated gun control foes, Newsom knows no firearms amendment proposed in the normal manner stands much chance of passage.
If he tries to follow the usual path, Newsom will be thwarted in raising the federal minimum age to purchase a gun from 18 to 21, he will win no universal background checks to prevent dangerous individuals getting guns and there will be no ban on sale of military-style assault weapons.
That leaves one other venue for Newsom to try – a constitutional convention. There have been none of those since 1787.
Here’s the rub: Newsom was not the first to think of using this tactic to further goals he believes essential to America’s well-being. Another movement has been in the field for fully 10 years trying to get approval for a second constitutional convention from the required twothirds of states (now 34).
That group calls itself Convention of States Action (COS). It has won approvals from 19 legislatures, just 15 shy of its goal. COS says its convention would be “restricted to proposing amendments that will impose fiscal restraint on government, limit its powers and jurisdiction and impose term limits on federal officials and members of Congress…” and more.
But the existing Constitution does not prohibit such a convention from delving into any other subjects it likes, no matter what the COS resolution passed by many states may say.
Because COS is the handiwork of ultra-conservative activists, fears abound that such a convention could bring amend-
Into this morass steps Newsom. So far, liberal-led state legislatures have resisted approving COS resolutions. But what if some now were to back Newsom’s proposal and approve a convention supposedly limited to gun control issues?
No one knows if the legislative votes for a constitutional convention would be combined, even if they carry very different putative restrictions on what a convention could do. No one knows because nothing like this has happened before.
Isn’t a vote for a convention a vote for a convention, no matter what restrictions are listed, since the current Constitution does not limit what any convention could take up? What is known is that at any such convention, voting would be done by state, not by counts of delegate preferences.
In short, tiny Wyoming, with about the same population as the combination of Long Beach and Torrance, just two of the 88 cities in Los Angeles County, would have as loud a voice as California or Texas. Talk about the tail wagging the dog!
And the Constitution sets no time limits on how long any proposed amendment stays in consideration.
The last amendment added, the 27th, passed in 1992, about 200 years after it was first proposed. That one forbids members of Congress who approve raises for themselves to collect the money until after the next election.
In short, the big flaws in Newsom’s plan for a 28th Amendment are the fact it would not get through Congress and that it could facilitate a hyper-destructive and divisive constitutional convention.
Far better for the governor – if he’s really interested in limiting firearm access and not merely strengthening his national profile – to campaign for gun controls in individual states, rather than seeking a national solution.
Otherwise, he could be opening a completely unprecedented Pandora’s Box.
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By Samantha Nelson ESCONDIDO —
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seeking answers two years after a deadly suicide bombing outside Kabul’s airport during the last days of U.S. military involvement in Afghanistan, Gold Star families of 13 service members killed in the attack spoke out against President Joe Biden’s administration at a public forum on Aug. 7 in Escondido.
U.S. Rep. Darrell Issa (R-Vista), who organized the forum in Escondido City Hall chambers, invited local leaders to attend the proceeding recorded for the congressional record, including Escondido Mayor Dane White and Deputy Mayor Joe Garcia, Vista Mayor John Franklin, San Marcos Mayor Rebecca Jones, Santee Mayor John Minto and Assemblywoman Kate Sanchez (R-Rancho Santa Margarita).
According to Issa, the forum's purpose was to give Gold Star families — relatives of military members who died in battle or the line of duty — an opportunity to voice their hurt and frustration toward the Biden administration, which he said has ignored the families’ pain.
“At every turn, they’ve
been shut out and ignored by the Biden administration that prefers to turn the page on its disaster,” Issa said in a statement before the forum. “It’s time that the public hears the stories of these heroes and learns
of the negligence and breakdown of leadership that led to the loss of life that day two years ago.”
The U.S.-led war in Afghanistan lasted 20 years, making it the longest military conflict in the nation’s
Staff Sgt. Darin Taylor Hoover was one of 13 U.S. service members and 170 Afghan civilians killed by a Taliban suicide bomber outside the Kabul airport during the military’s evacuation on Aug. 26, 2021.
He was 31 years old.
Originally from Salt Lake City, Hoover was a Marine for 11 years stationed with the 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment at Camp Horno on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton and living in Aliso Viejo at the time of his death.
Kelly Barnett, Hoover’s mother, accused the Biden administration of lying to her family about how her son died.
“I was told to my face he died on impact. That’s not true,” Barnett said. “The only reason that I know this is because witnesses told me the truth. I was lied to and told to shut up.” Barnett recalled how her son, who had arrived in Afghanistan a few weeks prior for his third and final deployment, told her he was worried about the operation, describing “chaos, no communication, lack of leadership.”
“He said, ‘Mom, I now know that the command cares nothing for us,’” Barnett said. “My son and 12 others left this earth thinking that their command cared nothing for them; the wounded felt that their command cared nothing for
them; the survivors felt they cared nothing for them — I feel this as well.”
Hoover’s father, Darin Hoover, said his son used to tell his fellow Marines that his number one rule was “to be a grown-ass man.”
Darin Hoover called on several top American officials to resign, including Biden, Secretary of State Antony Blinken, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and Joint Chiefs of Staff Chair Mark Milley.
“Do what our son did — be a grown-ass man, admit to your mistakes, and learn from them so that this doesn’t happen ever, ever again,” Darin Hoover said. “You all need to resign immediately.”
Christy Shamblin, mother-in-law to Sgt. Nicole Gee, also spoke at the forum. Gee was a Marine from Roseville, just north of Sacramento, who was 23 when she died.
Gee had posted a photo of herself on Instagram holding an infant with a caption that read, “I love my job,” just five days before her death.
“(Gee’s) in the middle of the most horrific conditions I’ve ever witnessed in my life, and she was proudly serving her country and loving her job,” Shamblin said. “She held nothing back. She strived to be the best she could be and encouraged everybody to do the same in their own way.”
Shamblin said she
hopes the next generation of parents whose children return home in caskets draped in American flags will be treated with more respect than her family and the other 12 families have been treated.
Like the other families, Shamblin feels disrespected by Biden and military leaders who have called the evacuation a success.
“These deaths were preventable. My daughter could be with us today,” Shamblin said. “To call it a success is the ultimate disrespect.”
The White House has pushed back against widespread disapproval over Biden’s “messy” U.S. troop withdrawal from Afghanistan, instead pointing the finger at his predecessor, former President Donald Trump, for starting the withdrawal without leaving plans to meet its previous May 2021 deadline.
Biden ultimately moved that deadline back to Sept. 11, 2021.
In June, the U.S. State Department released its Afghanistan After Action Review report, which found both the Trump and Biden administrations’ decisions to pull all U.S. troops from Afghanistan had “serious consequences” and that both had “insufficient senior-level consideration of worst-case scenarios and how quickly those might follow” during the withdrawal.
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— The city has announced its three finalists in a design competition that will determine how to acquire and retain sand on its nearly barren beaches.
Engineering firms from around the world were invited to participate in the competition. A jury and advisory committee of local, state and national experts reviewed initial proposals before the city and project team chose the finalists based on experience, proposed approach and track record.
The finalists of the Oceanside Coastal Resilience Design Competition are SCAPE Landscape Architecture, a New York Citybased landscape and urban design firm, with ESA and the Dredge Research Collaborative; Deltares with Deltares USA and MVRDV, a nonprofit Dutch firm; and International Coastal Management, an Australian firm that has previous coastal design experience working for entities like SeaWorld.
The groups will design concepts that mitigate erosion from the compounding impacts of climate change, the Oceanside Harbor and nearby industrial development.
“We are thrilled with the interest and participation from global climate adaptation and coastal resilience experts and can’t wait to see what our finalists come up with as potential solutions over the coming months,” said Oceanside Coastal Zone Administrator Jayme Timberlake.
Much of Oceanside’s sand supply issues stem from the Oceanside Harbor, which includes both
Although the harbors’ construction added over 5 million cubic yards of sand to city beaches between 1944 and 1982, the harbors have trapped much of the sand, causing a constant state of erosion on local beaches as sand moves south.
According to the Army Corps of Engineers, previous studies estimate that Oceanside Harbor has
ing with city staff along with the Scripps Institute of Oceanography, which has been providing sand level monitoring through a partnership with local nonprofit Save Oceanside Sand, coastal engineering firm Moffatt and Nichol, and Resilient Cities Catalyst, a nonprofit helping with public outreach and curating the competition.
The design competition finalists are expected to be innovative in their approach while simultaneously creating a healthier environment for the city’s beaches.
“This is far more than just a technical solution,” said Sam Carter, founding principal of Resilient Cities Catalyst. “By including the points of view of industry leaders from different parts of the globe, these competitors are taking part in a big picture approach that will set our beaches up to evolve with the changing climate.”
caused a 1.4 to 1.6-million cubic yard loss of sand volume from Oceanside beaches since 1942.
Sand loss has caused the beaches south of Oceanside Harbor to retreat 6.6 feet per year in some areas.
Over the last few years, the city has been working on its Sand Nourishment and Retention Pilot Project to address its sand erosion problem.
The project, currently in its second phase, has been controversial among coastal cities to the south, like Carlsbad, that don’t want Oceanside to install groins or other hard structures to keep sand from moving to the southerly beaches.
In January, the city paid GHD Inc. nearly $2.6 million from its American Rescue Plan Act funds for consultant services supporting the project’s second phase.
GHD has been work-
The project team will hold a series of public workshops and provide additional opportunities for public input and engagement on the design alternatives created by the finalists.
The first workshop is scheduled for Aug. 24 in council chambers at city hall.
“With the competitors chosen, we are looking to launch into design and need public assistance on developing the suite of benefits that a project like this may offer the Oceanside community,” Timberlake said. “We have three public workshops planned for the end of summer and fall. Given the community's undeniable connection to the coast, we are expecting and encouraging those who love the coast of Oceanside to come join the process of determining the future of our beaches.”
The project will be brought to the City Council in early 2024 for final approval.
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This is far more than just a technical solution.”
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Tucker, longtime executive director of the North County Transit District, will retire from the transportation agency effective next month.
Tucker has served 15 years in the driver’s seat at NCTD, which manages local transit, including the Coaster and Sprinter trains and Breeze buses and oversees the San Diego section of the Los Angeles-San Luis Obispo-San Diego, or LOSSAN, rail corridor.
Tucker’s last day with the agency will be Sept. 1, NCTD officials said.
“I want to thank the
board of directors for their strong support in leading what is one of the country's most unique and multifaceted public transit agen-
cies,” Tucker said. “I would also like to recognize and celebrate the employees of NCTD and its contractors who show up daily to serve the public. Their hard work and their commitment to public service are so important to this region and to the people who rely on NCTD’s transit services. It has been an honor to work with you.”
The NCTD board of directors will meet on Aug. 10 to craft recommendations for a new interim executive director.
Tucker has overseen the implementation of multiple projects during his tenure, including securing fund-
ing and an agreement with BNSF Railway to construct a new Coaster station in downtown San Diego, expected in 2026.
Over the past 15 years, Tucker also supervised environmental improvements, including upgrading NCTD’s entire locomotive fleet to reduce emissions and constructing battery charging and hydrogen stations.
The NCTD chief has also been credited with helping the agency to battle through its financial woes, which took the form of a projected $80 million structural deficit when he
joined in 2008. Since then, Tucker has implemented changes that eliminated the deficit, established financial reserves, and created a process to eradicate long-term debts.
The agency continues trying to recover revenues following a COVID-induced drop in ridership. However, since 2016, NCTD has also pursued development opportunities on its properties to generate additional revenue under the leadership of Tucker and the board of directors.
“Matt has been a strong and steady hand at NCTD, a remarkable steward of our
region’s transportation assets, and a national leader in the transit industry,” said NCTD Board Chair Jewel Edson. “He has served the San Diego region as a reliable champion for public transit and for the customers who rely on NCTD’s services every day.”
Under Tucker’s leadership, NCTD has also taken an aggressive stance when it comes to its authority over the railway, at times becoming embroiled in conflicts and disagreements with local, regional and state bodies, including the city of Del
A 16-hour law enforcement standoff involving a distraught man armed with a gun in a parked car at a Carlsbad office complex came to an end Aug. 4 when he peaceably surrendered.
The events that led to the lengthy impasse began about 7:15 p.m. Thursday, when dispatchers got calls reporting that a “person in distress’’ who might have a weapon was in a parking lot on Loker Avenue West, east of El Camino Real and north of Palomar Airport Road, according to the Carlsbad Police Department.
After officers were unable to persuade the possibly suicidal 54-year- old man to surrender, police called in SWAT personnel and closed a stretch of the street, CPD spokeswoman Denise Ramirez said.
The stalemate continued overnight and through most of the morning, with crisis negotiators trying to persuade the man to disarm himself, surrender and get help. As a precaution, police arranged for businesses in the area to delay opening Friday morning.
Shortly before 11:30 a.m., the man finally emerged from the car unarmed and gave himself up without incident. He was taken to a hospital for assessment and care.
“We would like to thank our community for their patience and for avoiding the area so we could bring this difficult situation to a peaceful conclusion,’’ Carlsbad Police Chief Mickey Williams said. “This incident really shows the value of de-escalation training, especially related to people who may be having a mental health crisis.’’
A man was arrested on Aug. 2 in Vista on suspicion of elder abuse, attempted murder, burglary and animal cruelty following a string of alleged attacks against his parents, a neighbor and a dog.
Barry James Knowlton, 49, reportedly attacked his elderly parents around 6 a.m. Wednesday in the 1300 block of Via Christina, near Jim Porter Parkway.
According to the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department, Knowlton choked his mother multiple times and repeatedly punched his father in the face before getting on top of the older man and choking him while covering his mouth to stop him from breathing.
“At one point, he just stopped his focus on his dad and went outside,” Sgt. Marcello Orsini said.
Knowlton then went to a neighbor’s home and attacked a small dog, also getting into a fight with the owner, law enforcement said.
Both the neighbor and Knowlton’s mother contacted police, who arrived on the scene and arrested Knowlton without incident, according to the sheriff’s department.
Orsini said all victims are expected to make a full recovery. The father, believed to be in his early 80s, and the mother, in her late 70s, were treated for injuries to their neck and face.
The neighbor was treated for a hand injury, and the dog is also recovering from its injuries,
— Laura PlaceVideo released of
Authorities released video footage today of a shootout between law enforcement personnel and a domestic-murder suspect who fatally shot himself after being wounded during the exchange of gunfire in northern Oceanside.
The images, captured by uniform-worn cameras and security systems, show 28-year-old Dorian Larkin and pursuing officers driving into a parking lot at a strip mall in the 500 block of Vandegrift Boulevard about 3 a.m. June 23, following a road chase that began about a halfhour earlier in the Riverside area, according to the Oceanside Police Department.
After jumping out of his still-rolling car, Larkin allegedly turned and shot at officers and sheriff’s deputies with a pistol. Two of them returned fire, leaving him with several non-life-threatening leg wounds, OPD Assistant Chief Sean Marchand said.
The suspect then ran off to the north through a breezeway at the rear of the shopping center and onto Sol Drive. Officers found him sprawled in the roadway there moments later, dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head, his gun still in his hand.
Though several law enforcement vehicles were damaged by flying bullets during the exchange of gunfire, no officers or bystanders were injured.
The events that led to the shootout began late on the evening of June 22, when 911 callers reported hearing screams and gunshots from inside an apartment in the 500 block of Fredricks Avenue, north of state Route 76 and east of Los Arbolitos Boulevard.
Patrol officers arrived to
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find the suspect’s girlfriend, 34-year-old Kimberly Foster, dead in the residential unit, and detectives soon identified Larkin as the presumed killer.
Shortly after 2:30 a.m. the following day, deputies with the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department spotted Larkin driving on Interstate 15 near Winchester Road in Temecula. When they tried to stop him, he refused to yield and fled to the south.
The suspect soon re-entered San Diego County, where he passed through Fallbrook on Interstate 15, then headed west, winding up back in Oceanside. After running over a tire-flattening spike strip
that police had laid out in his path, Larkin pulled over into the strip mall near Melba Bishop Park. Moments later, he was exchanging gunfire with Oceanside police Officer Malcolm Cisneros and Riverside County sheriff’s Deputy Richard Schweitzer.
— City News Service
San Diego man gets probation for Jan. 6
Capitol breach role
A San Diego man who entered the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021 and was interviewed on CNN about the storming of the building was sentenced today to three years of probation.
According to court doc-
uments, Josiah Hueso flew to Washington, D.C. on Jan. 5, 2021 to attend a “Stop the Steal’’ rally and marched with others to the Capitol the next day. Prosecutors say he entered the building through a fire door and went into the office of the Senate Parliamentarian. Court documents state that after leaving the Capitol, Hueso spoke with a CNN reporter in a televised interview and said, “a huge group of us stormed inside and as we started — we were basically shouting at the cops. And there were people arguing with them, trying to get them on our side, basically.’’
— City News Serviceciates; “At 29, Erica hasn’t really earned the right to shut down her business for the summer.”
rob weinbergIonce worked with a creative director who’d take messages from prospective clients and stick them in a drawer.
When she’d call back months later, they’d say, “I took care of that long ago!”
Pretty foolish, huh?
Now meet Erica and John. Both designers, they’re finalists for a product launch my agency’s developing.
An independent contractor, Erica’s 29 years old. Edgy and creative, she fits the target audience demographic. With her doing the design and branding, we’d team her with Albert to build the website.
Alternately, there’s John, a 25-year marketing professional with significant experience in the category we’re working in. His full-service operation is super creative.
John’s services will cost more than Team Erica, but we’re going to work with him … because he answered his email.
We contacted Erica multiple times, and really wanted to hire her. We figured her profile made her the perfect person for the job. Only she’s traveling this summer, never responded, and time’s a critical factor.
So we hired John. He’ll do great work, costs a bit more, but guarantees we’ll meet our deadlines.
Noted one of my asso-
Of course, we have no right to tell her what she can do with her life. Work, play … as long as she’s enjoying herself, I’m good.
However, my only concern is my client, who needs to get this project finished soon. Therefore, I must find someone who’ll do a great job, keep to a specific timeframe, and stay within an overall budget that won’t cripple anyone.
Years ago, I was advised to never leave the office early on a Friday night. My mentor’s logic?
1) Your competition probably leaves early on Friday
2) Clients invariably have last-minute projects
3) They don’t want to worry about these projects over the weekend
4) They’ll give you the assignment because you’re at your desk
This is a reality that hasn’t changed. Because, though everyone carries a smartphone today, what happens if your vendor is offline?
Besides, if there’s trouble communicating before the deal is struck, what does this portend for the future?
The Lesson? Prospective clients expect you to be available. Be reachable, even if you’re leaving town, or be prepared for possible consequences.
With that said, I wish you a week of profitable marketing.
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OCEANSIDE — Oceanside Theatre Company has appointed Kevin “Blax” Burroughs as its new associate artistic director.
In this role, Burroughs will work alongside Artistic Director Ted Leib to support the artistic vision of the organization and programming of the mainstage subscription season, as well as auxiliary programming and other special projects.
Burroughs last worked with OTC on the co-production of Teatro San Diego’s inaugural live performance of “Songs for a New World” in June 2022.
Along with fellow Teatro San Diego co-founder and co-director Julio Catano, Burroughs brought
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COLLEGE GRAD
Matthew Brown of Oceanside earned a post-baccalaureate K-12 special education degree from the University of Alaska, Fairbanks.
STUDENT-ATHLETE
Neleh Merchelle Coleman of Oceanside is one of 87 student-athletes at Angelo State University in Texas who earned a 2022-23 Academic Achievement Award from the NCAA Division II Athletic Directors Associ-
a modern concept to the production by resetting the show in the “new world” of the postGeorge Floyd and Black Lives Matter era.
Review -
er Cassiopeia Guthrie described the production as, “brilliantly ideated and flawlessly executed from start to finish.”
First on Burroughs’ todo list as associate artistic director is to work with current staff and board to select a 2024 season.
“I truly look forward to collaborating within OTC to develop a program our community will love,” he said.
ation. Coleman also made the Lone Star Conference Commissioner's Honor Roll for the 2023 spring semester.
FARMERS MARKET
The Cardiff Farmers Market is now accepting Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. Families who quality for SNAP can use its benefits to shop for fresh fruit, vegetables and more foods at the farmers market.
NATIONAL AWARD
The Vista Irrigation District earned the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada for its annual comprehensive financial report for last fiscal year.
COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS
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“I believe there is a place in any season for every kind of patron, whether you’re interested in dramas, jukebox musicals, parodies or something else. There are so many exciting possibilities.”
According to Burroughs, he is a proud African American singer, dancer, actor, director, choreographer and lighting designer born and raised in San Diego.
He’s been a performer, board member and member of the creative team with companies including Moonlight Stage Productions, New Village Arts, San Diego Repertory Theatre, Cygnet Theatre, OnStage Playhouse, CCAE Theatricals, SDMT and La Jolla Playhouse, as well as youth theaters and educational in-
Council awarded Solana Beach Community Connections, a nonprofit organization that helps seniors to live independently, a matched $6,000 grant to help seniors with rising housing costs.
STREAM GRANT
Genentech Inc. gave a $50,000 grant to the Boys and Girls Clubs of Oceanside to support its STREAM (science, technology, re-
stitutions.
Burroughs received the 2022 Craig Noel Award for Outstanding Specialty Artist. Unlike most awards, this rare and prestigious award isn’t given out every year to a nominee but instead is given to one person, with no nominees, only when the critics notice someone going the extra mile.
Burroughs worked as a performer and choreographer right out of high school before adding lighting design to his repertoire later in his career. He is self-taught, having learned to become a lighting designer via YouTube videos, collaborating with other designers and through on-the-job experience designing show after show.
search, engineering, arts and math) program.
TENNIS HONORS
The Rancho Santa Fe Tennis Club will be honored with the USTA 2023 Outstanding Facility Award at the US Open in New York City on Aug. 28. General Manager John Chanfreau and other club dignitaries will be there to accept the award.
Moose is pet of the week at Rancho Coastal Humane Society. He is a 4½-year-old, 81-pound, male, chocolate labrador retriever mix.
He was a stray before being transferred to Rancho Coastal Humane Society through Friends of County Animal Shelters. He was adopted, then returned when his family decided Moose was too active. He’s currently living with a foster care volunteer.
Moose needs a home where there is not a lot of commotion and his owners are willing to give him time to settle in.
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 Rancho Coastal Humane Society at 389 Requeza St., Encinitas, call (760) 7536413 or visit SDpets.org.
REGION — Project Clean Water, a countywide initiative dedicated to protecting water quality in San Diego County, has launched an environmental initiative that addresses the issue of trash and litter and the impact on San Diego’s beaches, rivers and creeks.
The campaign, aptly named “Trash Free Starts With Me,” aims to combat the pollution crisis that can be heightened during the summer when more people are outside and there are more visitors to the county. The campaign’s focus is to raise awareness and empower individuals to take responsibility for maintaining the cleanliness of the region’s waterways.
Project Clean Water is a joint coordinated effort by the county and each of its cities.
Approximately seven of the 11 westward draining watersheds in San Diego affect parts North County: Los Peñasquitos, San Dieguito, Carlsbad, San Luis Rey, Santa Margarita and San Juan watersheds.
“Everyone is aware that littering is wrong and there are consequences, but yet you still see trash on the
streets, in our parks and in our waterways, so it is still an issue that needs to be addressed,” said Chelsea McGimpsey of Project Clean Water. “We are launching this campaign as the weather is heating up and visitors and residents alike will be heading to the beach, parks, hiking trails and other outdoor spots, which unfortunately means more trash and litter that can end up in our water.”
Every year, an estimated 500,000 pounds of trash and litter including plastic bottles, bags, food containers, cigarette butts and other debris end up in San Diego’s waterways. This not only poses a significant threat to marine life, but also negatively impacts water quality and disrupts aquatic ecosystems.
Trash pollution in San Diego's storm drains and water bodies remains a persistent problem.
In June, the San Diego County Board of Supervisors declared a state of emergency due to pollution and sewage flowing across the U.S.-Mexico border. The proclamation asks Gov. Gavin Newsom and President Joe Biden to issue similar declarations, halt any red tape that may
hinder response efforts and expedite the region’s access to federal resources.
According to Project Clean Water organizers, continued individual and collective efforts are needed to prevent and reduce trash from entering storm drains and polluting the region’s waterways.
“Through this campaign we hope to educate individuals and communities about the importance of responsible waste management and the direct correlation between their actions and the quality of our waterways,” McGimpsey said.
“We encourage everyone to adopt eco-friendly practices like putting trash in a covered bin, minimizing waste by opting for reusable items, and trying to reuse items before getting rid of them. Small actions can make a significant impact.”
For more information about “Trash Free Starts With Me” and to learn more about the importance of properly disposing of trash, visit projectcleanwater.org/ trash-free/. The interactive website will serve as a hub for resources, tips and information to assist individuals in adopting eco-friendly practices.
Alila Marea Beach Resort opened its doors in March 2021, delivering some of the most breathtaking views in North County. The 130-room luxury resort boasts an oceanfront pool, exquisite culinary experiences, expansive indoor-outdoor meeting and event spaces, a serenity-invoking spa, and one of the best places in San Diego to sip a craft cocktail while watching the sunset.
fostering relationships.
The Chamber is helming a Tourism Board, of which you will be a vital part. Why is it important to drive business to Encinitas?
THE ZABLE Foundation Performing Arts & Fine Arts Center, which is expected to be completed in December. Courtesy rendering
By Staff SAN MARCOS — TERI Campus of Life, a nonprofit organization that aims to empower individuals with special needs and change the way the world views them, received a $100,000 grant for its new performing arts center.
The grant comes from the David C. Copley Foundation, a philanthropic organization that funds nonprofits making a difference in the areas of human services, military and military veterans, youth development, medical and medical research, education, arts and culture and animal welfare in the San Diego area.
With 43 years of serving the special needs community, TERI designs its programs to help each child, adult, senior and caretaker discover their own potential as a valued member of the community and how to maximize their quality of life.
The grant will be used to furnish the theater, studios and classrooms with state-of-the-art-technology in the campus’s new Walter J. & Betty C. Zable Foundation Performing Arts & Fine Arts Center. Construction crews broke ground on the new center last November and are expected to finish by December.
“These are exciting times for growth at TERI, and there is still much to accomplish,” said TERI Chief Development Officer Dan DeSaegher.
Plans for the 22,000-square foot center include a 200-seat theater, drama and music classrooms, multisensory rooms, art studios, outdoor performance and recreation space.
“We send a special TERI thank you from all in the special needs community to the Copley Foundation, Kim Koch and Dean Dwyer for their personal
care and understanding of this critical need in the San Diego community,” DeSaegher said. Their generosity helps us touch hundreds of lives with the power of the arts as we expand the TERI Campus of Life, a transformational and inclusive resource available to all.”
According to TERI, the grant helps to enhance the lives kids, adults and seniors with autism and other intellectual and developmental disabilities by expanding access to the adaptive arts and enrichment programs available on campus.
Since 2009, the TERI Theater Program has provided performers of all ability ways to express themselves in a safe and encouraging environment as they build community and a sense of belonging with others. TERI Players work as a team, creating original live performances at TERI’s current facilities in Oceanside.
We caught up with Bob Harter, Director of Sales & Marketing for the Resort who has lived in North County since 1977 to talk about the stunning property, staycation amenities and why the Chamber and new Encinitas Tourism Board are important to the community.
How did the Alila Marea come to Encinitas?
The Ponto State Beach bluff has been approved for a hotel for over 25 years. Alila Marea Beach Resort was born from the vision of a local investor group who wanted to create a resort that was connected to the destination and provided an upscale, but immersive, guest experience.
How can locals appreciate the property? Visit Coffee Box for Lofty Coffee and bites, The Pocket for its surf décor and locally-inspired plates and sips, VAGA Bar for amazing
sunset views over the Pacific, and VAGA Restaurant to enjoy award-winning Founding Chef, Claudette Zepeda’s culinary creations. We also offer special discounts at Spa Alila, including a Daycation package where locals can enjoy a treatment and access to spa facilities, our oceanfront pool and fitness center.
Why did you want to get involved in the Encinitas Chamber?
A key element of the Alila brand is to be an active member of the community. The Encinitas Chamber provides an essential role in connecting businesses and
A majority of our guests come from Southern and Northern California, Arizona, Texas, New York, and the mid-west states. As we expand our presence through resort and Tourism Board marketing, this audience will continue to expand fueling tourism dollars throughout the entire city. The goal of our marketing is to share our destination and resort with affluent, prospective visitors who appreciate the wellness and immersive lifestyle of Encinitas and who will spend their time and resources within the community at local storefronts and restaurants.
Describe your perfect day in Encinitas…
A dawn patrol surf session at Grandview followed by breakfast at Lofty Coffee. Then riding e-bikes with my wife on Highway 101 with stops at Hansen’s, The Taco Stand, and Lou’s Records, finishing the day with sips at VAGA Bar watching the sunset!
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CITY OF ENCINITAS DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT
LEGAL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BY THE CITY COUNCIL Housing and Community Development Activities
FY 2022-23 Draft Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER)
PLACE OF MEETING: 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 CITY CLERK AT (760) 633-2601 AT LEAST 72 HOURS PRIOR TO THE MEETING. PARA ASISTENCIA EN ESPAÑOL, POR FAVOR LLAME AL (760) 943-2150.
It is hereby given that the City Council will conduct a Public Hearing on Wednesday, September 13, 2023 at 6:00 p.m., or as soon as possible thereafter, to discuss the following item of the City of Encinitas:
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The City Council will consider the approval of the City of Encinitas’ FY 2022-23 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER). The CAPER summarizes the expenditure of funds and accomplishments for activities funded under the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program during the FY 2022-23 program year (July 1, 2022 – June 30, 2023). The FY 2022-23 Draft CAPER includes accomplishments and expenditures related to City’s CDBG allocation from the CARES Act (CDBG-CV) in response to the Coronavirus Pandemic (COVID-19). ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS: The action before the City Council is to consider the approval of the FY 2022-23 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) under the federal CDBG program which is exempt from environmental review pursuant to Section 15060 (c) (2) and (c) (3) of the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) Guidelines in that the activity will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment; and the activity is not a project as de ned in Section 15378 of the CEQA Guidelines. STAFF CONTACT: Cindy Schubert, Management Analyst: (760) 633-2726 or cschubert@encinitasca.gov
The draft FY 2022-23 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) will be available prior to the public hearing on the City’s website for public review and comment from August 14, 2023 to September 12, 2023 at https://www.encinitasca.gov/government/ public- notices/development-services under “City Council Hearing Notices.” Hard copies will also be available for review at the City of Encinitas Development Services Department: 505 South Vulcan Avenue, Encinitas, CA 92024. Copies will also be available at City Hall, Encinitas and Cardi Libraries, and the Senior and Community Center during normal business hours.
For further information, please contact sta with questions or to provide comments. The agenda report will be available on the Agendas and Webcasts webpage 72 hours prior to the public hearing at https://www.encinitasca.gov/government/agendas-webcasts. The public may also provide comments at the Public Hearing on September 13, 2023.
La presentación será en inglés. Llame al (760) 943-2150 antes del 10 de septiembre si necesita servicios de traducción durante la presentación. Para obtener más información, comuníquese con Cindy Schubert, Plani cador por correo electrónico cschubert@encinitasca.gov. Para asistencia en español, por favor llame al (760) 943-2150.
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CITY OF ENCINITAS DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT
LEGAL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
BY THE CITY COUNCIL
PLACE OF MEETING: 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 CITY CLERK AT (760) 633-2601 AT LEAST 72 HOURS PRIOR TO THE MEETING. PARA ASISTENCIA EN ESPAÑOL, POR FAVOR LLAME AL (760) 943- 2150.
It is hereby given that the City Council will conduct a Public Hearing on Wednesday, the 23rd day of August, 2023, at 4 p.m., or as soon as possible thereafter, to discuss the following item of the City of Encinitas:
CASE NUMBER: Homeless Action Plan; APPLICANT: City of Encinitas; LOCATION: Citywide; PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The City Council of the City of Encinitas will receive an informational report and presentation from the City’s homelessness service providers in addition to other services available within the County of San Diego who assist the unhoused population and the implementation of the City’s Homeless Action Plan. ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS: Pursuant to State California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guideline Section 15378(b) (5) the action before the City Council is categorically exempt in that the action involves an organizational or administrative activity of government that will not result in the direct or indirect physical change in the environment. STAFF CONTACT: Steven Gonzales: (760) 633-2683 or sgonzales@encinitasca.gov
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, please contact sta or contact the Development Services Department, 505 South Vulcan Avenue, Encinitas, CA 92024 at (760) 633-2710 or by email at planning@ encinitasca.gov
La presentación será en inglés. Llame al (760) 943-2150 antes del 23 de agosto si necesita servicios de traducción durante la presentación. Para obtener más información, comuníquese con Steven Gonzales, Gerente de soluciones para personas sin hogar en sgonzales@encinitasca. gov. Para asistencia en español, por favor llame al (760) 943-2150.
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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 o ce 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, bene ciary, 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, (916) 939-0772 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this internet website, www. nationwideposting.com, for information regarding the sale of this property, using the le number assigned to this case, T.S.# 22-04396CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be re ected in the telephone information or on the internet website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale.
NOTICE TO
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S
SALE UNDER DEED OF TRUST LOAN: SP1476 / MJE PARTNERS OTHER: 91226450
T.S. #: 23090-RT YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 4/29/2022.
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. NOTICE is hereby given that REDWOOD TRUST DEED SERVICES, INC., as trustee, or successor trustee, or substituted trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by MJE PARTNERS, LLC, A Wyoming Limited Liability Company, recorded on 5/5/2022 as Instrument No. 2022-0196116 in Book —, Page -- of O cial Records in the o ce of the County Recorder of SAN DIEGO County, California, and pursuant to the Notice of Default and Election to Sell thereunder recorded 4/26/2023 in Book —, Page --, as Instrument No. 20230108701 of said O cial Records, WILL SELL on 9/6/2023 At the entrance to the East County Regional Center by statue, 250 E. Main Street, El Cajon, CA 92020 at 10:00 AM AT PUBLIC
AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable at the time of sale in lawful money of the United States), 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 hereinafter described: As more fully described on said Deed of Trust. A.P.N.: 133-371-27-00
The property address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described
above is purported to be:
15305
Rosette Run, Valley Center, CA The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. 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 undersigned within 10 days of the date of rst publication of this Notice of Sale. The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. 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:
$778,010.95, In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept a 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 speci ed in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. In the event tender other than cash is accepted, the Trustee may withhold the issuance of the Trustee’s Deed until funds become available to the payee or endorsee as a matter of right. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided therein, and the unpaid principal balance of the Note(s) secured by said Deed of
Trust with interest thereon as provided in said Note(s), fees, charges and expenses of the trustee and the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. 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 the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. Dated: July 27,2023
REDWOOD TRUST DEED SERVICES, INC., as said Trustee
ATTN: ROBERT CULLEN
P.O. BOX 6875 SANTA ROSA, CA 95406-0875 ROBERT CULLEN, President 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 hid 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 o may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying o all liens senior to the lien being auctioned o , 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 o ce 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, bene ciary, 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 (800) 683-2468 or visit this Internet Web site: www.servicelinkASAP. com, using the Trustee Sale number assigned to this le, T.S. and 23090-RT. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be re ected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verily postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. NOTICE TO TENANT: 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 the date of the trustee sale, you can call (800) 683-2468, or visit this internet website www. servicelinkASAP.com, using the le number assigned to this case 23090-RT to nd 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, by remitting the funds and a davit described in Section 2924m(c) of the Civil Code, 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. A-4792208 08/11/2023, 08/18/2023, 08/25/2023 CN 27873
APN: 260-590-28-00 TS No.: 22-04396CA TSG Order No.: 220588741-CA-VOI
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE
UNDER DEED OF TRUST YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED NOVEMBER 14, 2005. 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 nia Default Services, LLC, as the duly appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust Recorded November 18, 2005 as Document No.: 20051003071 of O cial Records in the o ce of the Recorder of San Diego County, California, executed by: Juan Francisco Hernandez Salinas, and Berta Lilian Hernandez, husband and wife, as community property, as to an undivided 50% interest, and, and Walter Molina Castillo, and Blanca Edith Castillo, husband and wife as community property, as to an undivided 50% interest, all as tenants in common, as Trustor, will be sold AT PUBLIC AUCTION
TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER for cash (payable in full at time of sale by cash, a cashier’s check drawn by 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 speci ed in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state). 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, and as more fully described in the above referenced deed of trust.
Sale Date: August 28, 2023
Sale Time: 10:00 AM Sale
Location: At the entrance to the East County Regional Center by the statue, 250 E. Main St., El Cajon, CA 92020 File No.:2204396CA The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 1240 Mackinnon Ave., Cardi By The Sea, CA 92007. 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 made in an “AS IS” condition, 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 said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to-wit: $262,496.17 (Estimated). Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this gure prior to sale. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due.
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 o may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying o all liens senior to the lien being auctioned o , before you can receive clear title to the
TENANT: 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 the date of the trustee sale, you can call (916) 939-0772, or visit this internet website www. nationwideposting.com, using the le number assigned to this case 22-04396CA to nd 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. File No.:2204396CA 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 the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. For Trustee Sale Information Log On To: www. nationwideposting.com or Call: (916) 939-0772. Dated: July 27, 2023 By: Trixie Obnimaga Foreclosure Associate A nia Default Services, LLC 301 E. Ocean Blvd., Suite 1720 Long Beach, CA 90802 (833)
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 9/11/2023 at 10:30 AM, CLEAR RECON CORP, as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 7/26/2007 as Instrument No. 2007-0500338 of O cial Records in the o ce of the County Recorder of San Diego County, State of CALIFORNIA executed by: KAY SMITH, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN 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: 3591 PEAR BLOSSOM DR, OCEANSIDE, CA 92057
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: $26,203.88 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 the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The bene ciary 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 o may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying o all liens senior to the lien being auctioned o , 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
CITY OF ENCINITAS
PUBLIC NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR BIDS
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Encinitas Public Works Department (City) invites Request for Bids (RFB) for: Facility Janitorial and Lockup Services. The website for this RFP, related documents and correspondence is PlanetBids (www.encinitasca.gov/bids).
All project correspondence will be posted on the PlanetBids website. It is the responsibility of Bidder to check the website regularly for information updates, clari cations, as well as any addenda. Bidders must be registered with the City of Encinitas as a vendor on PlanetBids. To register as a vendor, go to the following link (www.encinitasca.gov/bids) and then proceed to the “New Vendor Registration” link. All addenda will be available on the PlanetBids website.
To be considered for selection, a Bid must be received no later than 2:00 p.m. (Paci c Time) on Thursday, August 31, 2023 to: PlanetBids. Each prospective bidder is responsible for fully acquainting themselves with the conditions of the work site as well as those conditions relating to the work in order to fully understand the facilities. All prospective bidders shall attend a pre-bid meeting scheduled for 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, August 9, 2023 at Encinitas Community and Senior Center, 1140 Oak Crest Drive, Encinitas, CA 92024. Information on this meeting is available via PlanetBids. Failure to attend the pre-bid meeting shall result in disquali cation. The City hereby noti es all potential Bidders that it will ensure that in any Contract issued pursuant to the advertisement, minority business enterprises will be a orded full opportunity to submit a response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color or national origin in consideration for an award. The City reserves the right to reject any or all Proposals or waive any irregularities or technical de ciencies in any Proposal. The City does not discriminate based on handicapped status in the admission or access to, or treatment, or employment in its programs or activities. Please contact www. encinitasca.gov/bids for additional information.
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ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
SAFETY AND MOBILITY IMPROVEMENTS IN THE VICINITY OF HOUSING ELEMENT SITES COMMUNITY MEETINGS NOTICE OF THREE (3) COMMUNITY MEETINGS 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, VETERAN 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 ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT AT (760) 943-2211 AT LEAST 72 HOURS PRIOR TO THE MEETING. PARA ASISTENCIA EN ESPAÑOL, POR FAVOR LLAME AL (760) 943-2150.
The City of Encinitas is currently evaluating safety and mobility improvements in the vicinity of housing development locations throughout the City that were approved with the Sixth Cycle Housing Element (2021-2029). Three (3) community meetings corresponding with three (3) di erent zones within the City of Encinitas (see map below) will be held on the following dates:
property by contacting the county recorder’s o ce 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, bene ciary, 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 (844) 477-7869 or visit this Internet Web site WWW. STOXPOSTING.COM, using the le number assigned to this case 111397-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be re ected 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: E ective 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 the date of the trustee sale, you can call (855) 313-3319, or visit this internet website www. clearreconcorp.com, using the le number assigned to this case 111397-CA to nd 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: (844) 4777869 CLEAR RECON CORP
8880 Rio San Diego Drive, Suite 725 San Diego, California 92108 STOX 939679_111397CA 07/28/2023, 08/04/2023, 08/11/2023 CN 27837
BATCH: AFC-3093 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED AS SHOWN BELOW. 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 PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER.
CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Executed by: AS SHOWN BELOW, as Trustor, AS SHOWN BELOW, as Bene ciary, recorded on AS SHOWN BELOW as Instrument No. AS SHOWN BELOW of O cial Records of the County Recorder of SAN DIEGO County, California, and pursuant to the Notice of Default and Election to Sell there under recorded on AS SHOWN BELOW as Instrument No. AS SHOWN BELOW of said O cial Records. WILL SELL BY PUBLIC
AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST
BIDDER FOR CASH
On 8/17/2023 at 10:00 AM, AT THE FRONT ENTRANCE TO CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY
2121 PALOMAR AIRPORT ROAD. CARLSBAD CA 92011
(Payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States, by cash, a cashier’s check drawn by 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), 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 hereinafter described as more fully described on said Deed of Trust. The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be:
1594 MARBRISA CIRCLE, CARLSBAD, CA, 92008
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GMP651241A1Z 6512
ANNUAL 41 211-131-13-00
RICHARD CORTEZ AND PATRICIA ANNE CORTEZ HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS GRAND
PACIFIC CARLSBAD LP. A CALIFORNIA LIMITED PARTNERSHIP 10/20/2017
11/02/2017 2017-0511612
4/18/2023 2023-0100545
$38433.30 106517 B0457095S
GMP683109BE 6831 EVEN
9 211-131-13-00 ALBERT C. TRUJILLO AND BARBARA A. TRUJILLO HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS WESTERN ALLIANCE BANK AN ARIZONA CORPORATION (AS SUCCESSOR-IN-INTEREST TO TORREY PINES BANK)
11/23/2015 12/10/2015 20150632227 4/18/2023 20230100545 $17461.23 106518
B0537915C GMO603432D1Z 6034 ANNUAL 32 211-131-
11-00 RICARDO NUNEZ A SINGLE MAN AS HIS SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY GRAND PACIFIC CARLSBAD LP. A CALIFORNIA LIMITED PARTNERSHIP 09/26/2021
10/14/2021 2021-0717485
4/18/2023 2023-0100545
$32962.68 106519 B0497665S
GMP581112B1E 5811 EVEN
12 211-131-11-00 DAVID P. MINIEL AND DIANE K. MINIEL HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS WESTERN ALLIANCE BANK AN ARIZONA CORPORATION (AS SUCCESSOR-ININTEREST TO TORREY PINES BANK) 12/28/2017
01/18/2018 2018-0019169
4/18/2023 2023-0100545 $19442.76 106520 B0537785S GMS8020718L3Z 80207 ANNUAL 18 212-271-04-00 SHIRLEY RUTH TUCKER AND RONEY L. TUCKER WIFE AND HUSBAND AS JOINT TENANTS WESTERN ALLIANCE BANK AN ARIZONA CORPORATION (AS SUCCESSOR-ININTEREST TO TORREY PINES BANK) 09/24/2021
10/07/2021 2021-0700770
4/18/2023 2023-0100545
$69348.50 106521 B0537795S
GMS8020719L3Z 80207
ANNUAL 19 212-271-04-00
SHIRLEY RUTH TUCKER AND RONEY L. TUCKER WIFE AND HUSBAND AS JOINT TENANTS WESTERN
ALLIANCE BANK AN ARIZONA CORPORATION (AS SUCCESSOR-ININTEREST TO TORREY PINES BANK) 09/24/2021
10/07/2021 2021-0700772
4/18/2023 2023-0100545
$69348.50 106522 B0537805S
GMS8020721L3Z 80207
ANNUAL 21 212-271-04-00
SHIRLEY RUTH TUCKER AND RONEY L. TUCKER WIFE AND HUSBAND AS JOINT TENANTS WESTERN ALLIANCE BANK AN ARIZONA CORPORATION (AS SUCCESSOR-ININTEREST TO TORREY PINES BANK) 09/24/2021
10/07/2021 2021-0700560
4/18/2023 2023-0100545
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MEETING #1
(ZONE 1) – please refer to the map.
MONDAY, AUGUST 21, 2023
6:00 PM TO 8:00 PM AT THE CITY OF ENCINITAS – CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
505 SOUTH VULCAN AVENUE ENCINITAS, CA 92024
Corridors to be discussed (but not limited to): La Costa Avenue, Vulcan Avenue, Piraeus Street, Saxony Road, Leucadia Boulevard, North Coast Highway 101
MEETING #2
(ZONE 2) – please refer to the map.
TUESDAY, AUGUST 29, 2023
6:00 PM TO 8:00 PM AT THE CITY OF ENCINITAS – CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 505 SOUTH VULCAN AVENUE ENCINITAS, CA 92024
Corridors to be discussed (but not limited to): Quail Gardens Drive, Encinitas Boulevard, Saxony Road, South Coast Highway 101, Regal Road
MEETING #3
(ZONE 3) – please refer to the map.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 30, 2023
6:00 PM TO 8:00 PM AT THE CITY OF ENCINITAS – CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 505 SOUTH VULCAN AVENUE ENCINITAS, CA 92024
Corridors to be discussed (but not limited to): North El Camino Real, South El Camino Real, Encinitas Boulevard, Rancho Santa Fe Road, Manchester Avenue
These community meetings will provide opportunities for community members to learn about the study and provide feedback on potential safety and mobility improvements near the Housing Element sites. We look forward to meeting you and receiving community input.
If you are unable to attend or have questions prior to the meetings, please contact Matthew Edgeworth, Associate Tra c Engineer by email at medgeworth@encinitasca.gov, by phone at (760) 633-2875, or by mail at 505 S. Vulcan Ave, Encinitas, CA 92024.
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4/18/2023 2023-0100545
ANNUAL 48 211-131-1100 AARON J. KUHN AND NICOLE L. KUHN HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS GRAND PACIFIC CARLSBAD LP. A CALIFORNIA LIMITED PARTNERSHIP 02/24/2019
3/21/2019 2019-0101339
4/18/2023 2023-0100545 $21656.74 106524 B0544195S GMO593449AZ 5934 ANNUAL 49 211-131-11-00 LEILA ANICO AND MANUEL TALOB ANICO WIFE AND HUSBAND AS JOINT TENANTS WESTERN ALLIANCE BANK AN ARIZONA CORPORATION (AS SUCCESSOR-ININTEREST TO TORREY PINES BANK) 07/13/2022 07/28/2022 2022-0308295
$41652.72 106525 B0445745S GMP651104D1O 6511 ODD
4 211-131-13-00 DANIEL R. CRESAP AND NOELLE E. VERGEER-CRESAP
HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS WESTERN ALLIANCE BANK AN ARIZONA CORPORATION (AS SUCCESSOR-ININTEREST TO TORREY PINES
$13428.41 106527 B0499735C GMP692308A1Z 6923
ANNUAL 8 211-131-13-00
JUAN S. TOLENTINO AND EDDALEE TOLENTINO HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS GRAND
Fred Lynn is 71 — he hasn’t played Major League Baseball in over three decades and is only a few months removed from double knee replacement surgery.
Even so, he is confident he can still shag fly balls with the doggedness he was known for when he patrolled the outfield for the Red Sox at Fenway Park. Granted, with a tad less range.
“I haven’t started running yet [since surgery], and my eyesight isn’t the same,” said Lynn, a four-time Gold Glove-winning outfielder and one of only two players to ever win the Rookie of the Year and Most Valuable Player award in the same season. “It takes a little bit of practice, but those kinds of things – if you have an instinct for where the ball is going to go – I don’t think that goes away. If I could run to catch it, I would catch it – there is no doubt in my mind. It wouldn’t be the smartest thing I ever did, but I’ve never been accused of being too smart when it comes to my body.”
Over 17 seasons of Major League Baseball, Lynn built a reputation for being reckless with his body. Once, he broke some ribs in Detroit chasing a fly ball down. The wall was padded, except for a small piece of pipe on top – exactly where Lynn collided.
Another time, or, more precisely, another several times, he threw his back out, diving around the outfield like a rodeo clown corralling a bull.
“To my detriment I could still play defense, even at 38,” Lynn said. “Managers wanted me out there. When you get a little older, playing center – or the outfield in general – takes a toll.”
Lynn, a left-handed hitter with a smooth swing, launched 306 career home runs, including 39 in 1979 that helped him earn the American League batting title. When the nine-time All-Star — who hit the first and only grand slam in AllStar Game history — leaves physical therapy, a thought bangs around in his head: maybe he still has a few cuts left.
“Adjacent to where I do PT, there are batting cages,” Lynn said with a chuckle moments after finishing a physical therapy appointment for his knees. “I see kids in there all the time. I told my guy who I work with, ‘You know what, I’m going to go in there when nobody is around one day, and my knees can handle it, and I am going to see what it feels like to swing the bat.’ I’d like to hear the sound of
the wood hitting the ball.”
Just don’t tell his family doctor.
“I haven’t started running yet, but I will, even though my doctor said don’t do it – I’m not going to tell him that,” Lynn said.
Lynn’s prestigious baseball career has earned him a wall of accolades ranging from leading the USC Trojans to three consecutive College Word Series titles
(1971-73) to closing out his MLB career with the San Diego Padres.
After retirement, Lynn became a fixture on the Carlsbad YMCA basketball court into his mid-40s and a hill runner near the Batiquitos Lagoon.
These days, it’s golf for Lynn.
“Golf is the thing that keeps me going,” he said. “I should be able to play
letes].”
Lynn said he applies the same philosophy that drove him during his baseball career when playing pickup basketball, golf, rehab, or anything that interests him.
“I push myself pretty hard,” Lynn said. “That’s the way I am with whatever I do. I want to do it well –
that season, he lived in an apartment in Solana Beach.
The following year he and his wife Natalie bought the Carlsbad home they still live in today.
“Back in 1991 there wasn’t much around here, like there is now,” Lynn said. “There are a lot more people living here – that’s okay, because there is better infrastructure; more people but more things to do. It’s a really wonderful place to live.”
Lynn joined the Padres in 1990 with hefty expectations for how the team would perform coming off an 89-win season anchored by Joe Carter, Roberto Alomar, Jack Clark, Bip Roberts, Benito Santiago and Tony Gwynn. Injuries hit hard, manager Jack McKeon was fired midseason, and the team limped to a 75-87 finish.
“When I came over as a free agent, the Padres had a good team,” Lynn remembered. “They had a nucleus of something that could happen. That’s why I came here. These guys could contend. Unfortunately, Tony had knee issues, Benito broke his arm and Jack got hurt.”
For all the accolades Gwynn received as a hitter, Lynn took notice of another aspect of his game.
“I don’t think he ever got the credit for his defense,” Lynn said. “He could run and he had a good arm. He was very accurate with his throwing arm. As a centerfielder, I was sizing him up – I never had to worry about him; he knew what he was doing. It was a real pleasure to play defense beside him.”
Lynn remains active in baseball, working for the Red Sox a handful of games a year as a host for corporate clients in the Legends Suite at Fenway Park.
“I enjoy watching hitters making adjustments,” Lynn said. “The pitching is the part of the game that is frustrating for me – it’s changed so much. Speed doesn’t get you out, It’s where [the pitcher] puts the ball. Today’s pitchers strike a lot of guys out, but a lot of our pitchers back in the day, because they threw a lot of sinking fastballs, wanted you to hit the ball. If you hit it on the ground, we are going to catch it. It made defense better.”
Despite his association with the Red Sox, Lynn stays up on the Padres.
for me.”
Lynn’s relationship with North County goes back to the 1970s when his father moved to Solana Beach. After seven seasons with the Red Sox, four with the Angels, four with the Orioles and two with the Tigers, he finished his career in 1990 with the Padres. During
“Last year they got there without [Fernando] Tatis, which was a shocker to me,” Lynn said. “They showed that they can do it. There were a lot of expectations [this year] – one of the hardest things to do in baseball is winning when you are expected to win. It’s a lot of pressure. Their lineup is front loaded – the top five guys, that’s it. The bottom of the lineup hasn’t contributed much. You can’t win games consistently like that. Until they figure that out, they aren’t going anywhere.”
It’s difficult finding someone with deeper North County roots, and more celebrated in baseball, than Dave Roberts.
Yes, he’s the manager of the Los Angeles Dodgers, which makes him a Hatfield in the eyes of so many McCoys. The Dodgers are good for one thing in our region and that’s to serve as a bloated pinata that folks can swing at.
But when Roberts sees the swing of Freddie Freeman, his All-Star first baseman, his response is typical for someone who goes back to playing Little League in Oceanside and Vista.
“In the batter’s box, he is the modern-day Tony Gwynn,” Roberts said, referring to his onetime Padres teammate. “I’ll say that, and I stand by that.”
Roberts was standing nearby when Gwynn reached a significant career milestone. It’s one memory among many that Roberts collected during his two seasons playing for the Padres.
In Roberts’ second year here in 2006, he set career-highs with a .293 batting average, 49 steals and 13 triples, which tied Gwynn’s franchise mark.
“I was there for Tony’s 2,000th hit against the Rockies and I knew Tony as a friend,” Roberts said. “And I think Tony would take that as a compliment for me saying that about Freddie.”
Say this about Roberts: He’s delivered a career that few would have predicted when he walked-on at UCLA, begging for a chance to keep his baseball dream alive.
After spending his freshman year at Vista High School, Roberts was a three-sport star at Rancho Buena Vista as the starting quarterback, point guard and center fielder. The college scholarship offers for this versatile athlete were nearly standing as tall as
the undersized Roberts — then he demolished his knee that derailed his junior year.
“When you miss a season, your scholarships start to dwindle,” he said. “And I wasn’t the biggest guy so there were a lot of doubters.''
Roberts ultimately became an All-American at UCLA, carved out a 10-year playing career despite be-
what makes his squad special is noteworthy. To be clear, Roberts wasn’t commenting on the Padres’ struggles, but one could surely see the differences between the clubs.
“It’s just good to see our superstars just really happy with the ballclub and everyone kind of following suit,” Roberts, 51, said. “We have good team chemistry, in fact it’s the best I have ever had, and I’ve had some good ones.
“They play for the team, and they play because they respect the game of baseball. They don’t play for themselves and it’s fun to be around them. They are pros.”
Meaning what, exactly?
“I just think some people nowadays don’t know what it means to be a professional, and our guys are professional, he said.
"It’s in how you go about your work and in knowing that you are representing yourself, your team and the organization. Sports is getting away from that, but our guys, in our opinion, exemplify it well.”
ing a 28th-round pick and now is in his eighth season of directing one of baseball’s most storied franchises.
L.A. took three of four from the Padres over the weekend, as Roberts relished staying at his Cardiff residence.
Home is where the heart is, but Roberts, who was denied a managerial interview with the Padres years ago, bleeds Dodger blue. If rooting for another team, it's the Arizona Diamondbacks, where his son, Cole, is in its minor league system.
“It’s been a fun year for me,” Roberts said, and why not with the Dodgers again atop the NL West.
Considering how the Padres went south this year, Roberts’ statement about
That culture is embodied by the personable Roberts as he aggressively sprinkles advice and optimism. Doesn’t matter if you’re an All-Star like Freeman or a rookie like James Outman, Roberts is in your corner.
“He’s able to create a relationship with his players that just makes you feel comfortable in talking to him,” Outman said. “It doesn't feel like you’re going into the principal’s office every time you talk to him.''
On principle, Roberts is among the top athletes, and managers, that North County has produced. On cue, he routinely gets booed by the locals, which isn't surprising considering his attire.
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We have good team chemistry, in fact it’s the best I have ever had.”
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Heidi Sand was sworn in for a day as an Oceanside police officer on Aug. 8 in honor of her years of athletic accomplishments and service promoting inclusion and a healthy lifestyle.
Sand moved to Oceanside from Orange County in 1988 as a toddler with her family. She has been involved with the Special Olympics since she was 12, competing in multiple sports, including basketball, bowling, floor hockey, golf, softball and tennis.
Today, Sand is a certified Special Olympics global and health messenger, leading other athletes in advocating for the organization’s message of inclusion and health.
In 2014, Sand competed in basketball at the Special Olympics USA Games before returning in 2018 to compete in tennis.
In June, she represented the USA and San Diego
at the 2023 Special Olympics World Games in Berlin, winning gold in singles tennis and bronze in doubles.
Oceanside Det. Chris James tricked Sand into thinking she was coming to police headquarters to help
plan a fundraiser. When she entered the building, she had no idea a room full of people – including her parents, friends, police and even new stations – were waiting for her to arrive.
“I didn’t know this was going to happen,” Sand
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Like any other swearing-in ceremony of an officer, Sand repeated after Police Chief Kedrick Sadler as he read the oath of honor before presenting her with an OPD polo shirt customized with her name and a certificate of recognition.
“You’re part of our OPD family now,” Sadler said.
Sand was excited about her honorary title and the ride-along with James.
“My training did a lot,” Sand said. “Thanks to my parents, coaches, friends… everyone who works at the Special Olympics, thank you.”
Oceanside police worked with Sand’s mother, Jacque Martin, to surprise her with the ceremony. She described her daughter as highly motivated in her life goals and “exists to make people happy.”
wanted more out of life.”
Sand’s father, Kirby Sand, said his daughter loves to meet and socialize with others, and her parents always encouraged her to do so.
“Even when she was a young girl, we wanted her to get out there in the least restrictive environments,” he said. “She was regularly involved in tennis, basketball, ROTC – she got out into the world as much as possible.”
Sand is now an independent adult who lives independently and works two jobs, one at Sprouts and the other as a teacher’s aide in the Vista Unified School District, in addition to being an Olympian gold medalist.
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“She’s always wanted everything her brothers and sisters have… she’s worked hard to get there,” Martin said. “She never wanted to be that special needs kid. She’s always
“She’s a great kid,” said John Martin, Sand’s stepfather. “She wants to fit in; she’s driven, and all the glory to her mother who has raised her to be that way. She’s a true testament to never quitting, to never giving up.”
During her day as an honorary Oceanside police officer, Sand took a
drive around the city with James to visit places like the pier and the Oceanside Museum of Art, where the department will hold its “Luau at the Museum” fundraiser for the Special Olympics on Aug. 29. Law enforcement agencies across the county are involved in fundraising efforts for the Special Olympics and participate in the annual nationwide Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run. Sand also participates in the torch run every year. According to Public Information Officer Jennifer Atenza, OPD is the county’s top fundraiser for the Special Olympics among law enforcement agencies. She attributed their success to James, the lead organizer behind the department’s Special Olympics fundraising efforts.
The department is also hosting another fundraiser on Aug. 16 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Señor Grubby’s in downtown Oceanside, where 20% of sales will go to the Special Olympics.
ALL OF YOUR REAL ESTATE NEEDSHEIDI SAND of Oceanside represented the USA at the 2023 Special Olympics World Games in Berlin, winning gold in singles tennis and bronze in doubles. At right, Sand accompanies Oceanside Detective Chris James for a ride-along on Aug. 8. Courtesy photo (left); photo by Samantha Nelson (right) HEIDI SAND hugs her mother, Jacque Martin, during Sand’s police swearing-in ceremony Aug. 8. Photo by Samantha Nelson
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— A group of local college students studying film, media and writing has kept busy over the summer break by learning the art of storytelling with a camera.
Over the summer, Oceanside-based KOCT TV, North County’s only television station, launched its Career Ready program, teaching eight college students, including one recent high school graduate, how to use industry-standard equipment and techniques in a “real-world production environment.”
By Samantha Nelson ESCONDIDO — Before heading off to college, two recent San Pasqual High School graduates gave back to their community by hosting free workshops helping children read English.
Growing up in Spanish-speaking households, best friends Araceli Ramirez Alonso and Fernanda Sebastian knew the difficulties of a language barrier. Sebastian immigrated here as a child and Alonso’s parents were immigrants – and both had to learn at young ages how to speak English and translate for their parents.
Although they had help learning English through dual immersion classes in school, reading outside of the classroom without additional help was sometimes tricky. They also noticed how difficult the language barrier could be for their peers in similar situations.
Inspired by their own experiences, the young women decided to host a children’s workshop where they provided free assistance reading books in both Spanish and English.
“Parents could come and meet with us to see who was working with their children,” Alonso said.
Last fall, then-seniors at San Pasqual, Alonso and Sebastian applied for the Dragon Kim Foundation
Fellowship Program, an Orange County-based nonprofit that awards community service grants to support high schoolers seeking to launch service programs to impact their communities. The two received $5,000 to host their two free “Give A Book” workshops in late July.
Along with funding, the fellowship taught them how to budget, plan and manage their project. They also learned how to work with city staff and elected officials, such as Councilmember Consuelo Martinez, to reserve space for their event and coordinated book donations with organizations like community bookstores and local libraries.
“Reading has made such an impact on us,” Alonso said. “It gives us the ability to travel by letting our imaginations take us there.”
Following the two reading workshops, the two students are now preparing to embark on their respective college journeys. Sebastian is heading to Cal Poly San Luis Obispo to study animal science and Alonso will attend Stony Brook University in New York to study psychology with criminology.
While in college, the two hope to continue what they started by helping other English learners learn how to read.
The Senior Volunteer Patrol of the North Coastal Sheriff’s Station performs home vacation security checks, assists with traffic control, enforces disabled parking regulations, patrols neighborhoods, schools, parks and shopping centers and visits homebound seniors who live alone for the communities of Encinitas, Solana Beach, Del Mar.& portions of the county’s unincorporated areas. Volunteers must be at least age 50, be in good health, pass a background check, have auto insurance & a valid California driver’s license. Training includes a two week academy plus training patrols. The minimum commitment is 24 hours per month, & attendance at a monthly meeting. Interested parties should call (760) 966-3579 to arrange an information meeting.
KOCT, designated and funded for public access purposes, is offering the Career Ready program through a county grant.
While students attend different universities and colleges across the state, they are either North County locals who have returned home for the summer break or who attend one of the nearby colleges.
Similar to an internship, the KOCT Career Ready program preps its students for future jobs in film by providing real experience working in a studio, interviewing news sources, editing projects and working together with others as a team to produce content.
“We teach true broadcast,” said KOCT Executive Director Carly Starr. “We’re teaching these students quality broadcast standards that we ourselves follow.”
One of the state’s few remaining public, educational and government access channels, KOCT has won a number of awards
over the years, including several Telly Awards, which receives over 12,000 entries from all 50 states and five continents each year. While the channel works with the city and local school district to broadcast council, commission and board meetings, the channel also works with local non-profits, businesses and leaders in the city to tell community stories and stay up to date with what’s happening in Oceanside.
For students learning a trade under the media studies umbrella, which includes film, journalism and other forms of communication, experience outside of the classroom can be incredibly useful –and also challenging.
Earlier in July, the group headed to the coast to hear from lifeguards who are now in charge of safety services at the Oceanside Harbor. It was a
memorable and teachable experience for the student news team, who learned what mistakes could happen on the job – like driving to the wrong location – and how to bounce back from them.
For Will Winkler, a film student at MiraCosta College, working with KOCT has familiarized him with cameras and other technology beyond his phone.
“Before I didn’t have much experience with real cameras – everything I did was on my phone,” he said. “It’s been an interesting shift figuring things out on my own and also working with people.”
Winkler also learned how to conduct interviews, something he and some of the other students had little to no experience with before the program.
“My skill set has expanded a lot because of that experience,” he said.
Josh Peterson, who
previously interned with KOCT before joining the career-ready program, hopes to add the content he has made in the program to his reel – a demonstration of his best film work – to his application for film school as he transfers from MiraCosta College to San Diego State University.
Peterson hopes to pursue a career in Hollywood feature films.
“Being in a working studio environment and understanding the workflow and timing of things has been a really valuable experience for me,” Peterson said.
Reese Manber, who is studying film and media studies with a minor in theater at the University of California, Santa Barbara, was previously acquainted with KOCT as a broadcast journalism student at El Camino High School.
Manber’s teacher, Sharon Strong, introduced the class to the television station, which is why she was eager to return as an intern.
“Growing up I always enjoyed being on camera and acting, and through broadcast journalism, I fell in love with the behind-the-scenes work,” Manber said. “I’ve been able to broaden my horizons over the past couple weeks… learning how to work with a team on projects, splitting up the work, and putting it all together to make something we’re proud of has been really cool.”
Starr hopes to continue the program and is currently searching for academic and nonprofit sponsors for future dates.
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loose from a seaside cliff and landed on their family gathering on Aug. 2, 2019, at Grandview Beach.
The Davis family filed a complaint one year later, claiming that decades of “poor storm drain management and irrigation” from nearby Leucadia Seabluffe Village cliff-top condos and the city’s failure to adequately maintain the bluffs severely weakened the oceanfront cliff.
Family members also expressed concerns that beachgoers continue to hang out against the fragile bluff walls, seemingly unabated since the deadly collapse.
“The fourth anniversary of Julie, Annie, and Elizabeth’s death has been difficult,” Pat Davis said in a statement to The Coast News. “With every year that passes comes another wave of heartache as we watch yet another year come and go without safety changes. Families still unknowingly sit in harm’s way while the City of Encinitas fails to act. We enter this upcoming year hoping that this is the year for change, and not more tragedy, that this is the year we can say, ‘These women did not die in vain.’”
Since the lawsuit was filed in 2020, each of the four defendants has filed motions for summary judgment — a request to end the case without a trial — seeking to dismiss the case. In January 2021, the judge sided with the Davis fami-
ly, tossing out the city and state’s “natural condition immunity” argument.
Last year, the city filed a motion for summary judgment alleging the family’s original attorney did not meet statutory guidelines when initially filing claims with the city. However, the claims were mistakenly sent to the city’s risk manager after a municipal employee gave their attorney the incorrect filing information.
Attorneys for the city argued for the case to be dismissed since the “plaintiffs failed to comply” with state law by delivering the claims to the wrong depart-
ment. The judge denied the city’s motion, citing a previous ruling that “[t]he city cannot frustrate plaintiff’s attempt to comply with a statute enacted for its benefit and then assert noncompliance as a defense.”
Most recently, Superior Court Judge Ronald Frazier denied another request to have the case thrown out, rejecting a Leucadia homeowners association’s argument that California law gives immunity to landowners for injuries sustained by recreational users on their property.
In July, the judge ruled that Leucadia Seabluffe Village could not defini-
tively show the women were killed while on its property, a prerequisite for a successful recreational immunity defense.
The next hearing will be for Seabreeze Management Company’s motion to dismiss the case at 1:30 p.m. on Sept. 8 in Vista.
Bibi Fell, lead attorney for the Davis family, told The Coast News she is hopeful about the case making it to trial.
“I feel good about the case. We’re taught in law school for every wrong there is a remedy and I’ve always believed that about this case,” Fell said. “This was a very preventable trag-
edy and the information we’ve been getting in discovery just makes that more apparent.”
According to the lawsuit, city and state officials have long acknowledged the unstable bluffs at Grandview, a north access point to Leucadia State Beach. A landslide destroyed the Grandview staircase in 1983, and there was no public access for years.
In 1984, the state’s General Plan outlined the unique features that made the bluff unstable, including heavily-developed bluffs overlooking a narrow strip of beach, waterlogged invasive ice plants (or sea fig) carpeting the cliffs, and erosion related to irrigation and groundwater seepage from the nearby condominium townhouse com-
munity.
In a 20-year operating agreement between the city of Encinitas and the California Department of Parks and Recreation, the city was authorized to “develop, operate, control, and maintain” Grandview in a safe condition and provide lifeguard services, according to the lawsuit. As part of the agreement, the state reportedly agreed to inspect the beach and perform any maintenance or repairs for the city necessary to maintain safety.
In January 1988, the city hired Woodward-Clyde Consultants to conduct a geotechnical investigation to help evaluate the property and location for a new public stairway at Grandview. Woodward-Clyde’s report found several weaknesses
in the cliff area, including widespread groundwater seepage that weakened the sandstone cliff, causing erosion and block falls.
The consultants advised installing at least 80 feet of rock bolts to strengthen the damaged cliff and a concrete seawall to conceal them. However, the lawsuit alleges that only 35 feet of rock bolts and seawall were installed when the public stairs were built, leaving a large area of the cliffs unprotected.
The complaint also notes the city sought to install 10 palm trees and eight drains for irrigation along the walkway leading to the stairs. As part of granting this request, the state reportedly set several conditions, including removing non-native ice plants and revegetating the bluffs with drought-tolerant native plants.
According to the attorney for the Davis family, none of the conditions were met. Today, the bluff at Grandview is covered in ice plants in apparent violation of city code, which states that “landscaping on beach bluff properties shall avoid the use of ice plant... to minimize irrigation requirements and reduce po-
tential slide hazards due to over-watering.”
“Ice plants suck up all the water and become very heavy, like a water balloon with incredible weight pulling the bluff downward,” Fell said. “It’s a recipe for disaster.”
Bluff instability and the potential for collapse are nothing new for coastal residents. Since the fatal Grandview failure, several other landslides have temporarily shut down North County
beaches.
Earlier this year, a bluff collapsed at San Elijo State Beach. In May 2022, a minor bluff failure forced the Beacon’s Beach parking lot and switchback trail to be closed for nearly two months. In February 2021, a portion of the bluff near a stretch of railroad tracks in Del Mar crumbled to the beach below. On New Year’s Eve in 2020, a bluff collapsed at Torrey Pines State Beach. No injuries were re-
ported during any of these incidents.
According to the complaint and media reports, on the afternoon of Aug. 2, 2019, members of the Davis family met at Grandview Beach to celebrate Charles’ recent recovery from breast cancer. One of the victims, Anne Davis Clave, asked lifeguards where the family should set up on the beach,
and the group was directed to set up underneath the cliff, the lawsuit states.
At approximately 2:53 p.m., a portion of the cliff collapsed onto the Davis family, burying several members under heavy sandstone blocks.
Pat Davis, husband of victim Julie Davis, could not lift the rocks off his wife and “dug a hole in the sand around her head to enable her to breathe,” per the lawsuit. The father then went to his youngest daughter, Clave, and held her head in his lap while waiting for paramedics to arrive.
Clave, seated near her two young children when the collapse occurred, was extricated from the pile by first responders and later died in the hospital from severe blunt-force head
trauma. Julie Davis was ultimately pulled from the heap and transported to the hospital, where she later succumbed to her injuries.
Elizabeth Charles, sitting next to her 18-year-old daughter, was killed after heavy sandstone boulders fragmented her body, parts of which were never found, according to the complaint.
All of the children survived the event.
Emergency personnel from multiple nearby city fire departments, some equipped with shovels, surrounded the site after the collapse, placing a yellow plastic tarp over a large chunk of rock near the Davis family’s towels, beach chairs and umbrellas.
Then-acting City Manager Jennifer Campbell released a statement to The
Families still unknowingly sit in harm’s way while the City of Encinitas fails to act. We enter this upcoming year hoping that this is the year for change...”Pat Davis Julie’s husband and father of Anne
There is an exciting movement growing in Southern California of independent farmers becoming restaurateurs.
According to Luke Girling, farmer and owner of Cyclops Farms in Fallbrook: “We cannot make enough money to support our families by just selling our products at our farm stands. We were looking for a way to add income to the farm.
“So, my wife and I decided to try what we called, ‘The Water Bill Dinner.’
“Our water bills were so high in Oceanside in 2018 that we took a leap and hosted our first farm-to-table dinner. Since then we have moved to Fallbrook, but we
are still faced with the same problem: how to make a living as a small farmer.
“The first dinners were so successful, that we have now expanded our scope to produce a monthly dinner, featuring a new local chef each month. The list of talented chefs is extensive.”
Luke named a few, including Davin Waite (Wrench and Rodent), Daniel Pundik (Ryes and Grind, Saucey Mouths), Samantha Parker (Privateer) and Luke Morganstern (Orfila Vineyard).
CHEFS, BREWERS & BAKERS JOIN ‘THE BAND’
Since farm-to-table dinners are a cooperative effort, with Luke being the director and the others “playing in the band,” the events become a showcase for all entrepreneurs involved.
Along with guest chefs, representatives from local breweries have set up bars and kegs for guests to sample. Booze Brothers, Pure Project and Liberty Distillery have all made appear-
ances.
And not to forget dessert, Chef Christine Loyola from Petite Madeline has provided the luscious baked goods to go with Luke’s everbearing crop of strawberries.
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CLASSES – Adult and children’s classes are held on Saturdays; for details about upcoming events, call (760) 575-4758. Adult classes include vegetable gardening and 6-acre farm tours. Children’s classes include a story time and animal visits on Thursdays.
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– The farm will host a farmto-table dinner on Saturday, Sept. 16. The four-course menu and details are available on its website, www. sandnstraw.com; advanced registrations required.
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We have featured two of our favorite local farms, but be sure to visit your local farmers markets for a taste of North County’s bountiful harvests.
A complete guide to local weekly farmers markets
across San Diego is available at bit.ly/45dvd88.
We will be visiting all the North County markets in the near future to keep you abreast of harvest produce available seven days a week.
If you have a favorite local farm stand or farmers market, let us know and we will feature them in upcoming issues.
Jano Nightingale is a Master Gardener and horticulturist who teaches vegetable gardening classes at the Carlsbad Senior Center Community Garden. For further information, contact her at janosgarden@ gmail.com.
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Farmers as restaurateurs an exciting development in diningHAPPY DINERS at the May farm-to-table dinner at Cyclops Farms in Fallbrook. At right, Cyclops Farms owner Luke Girling, who said the dinners started out as a way to pay the farm’s water bill. Becka Vance Photography (left); Facebook/Cyclops Farms (right) jano nightingale
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After less than two years in operation, Valle restaurant has become Oceanside’s first and only Michelin-starred restaurant.
The award was announced in mid-July with the release of the 2023 California Michelin Guide. Valle is one of six restaurants in the state that earned a star.
The restaurant was first opened in the Mission Pacific Hotel in October 2021 by acclaimed Chef Roberto Alcocer of Valle de Guadalupe,
a region in Baja California, Mexico, known for its wine and cuisine.
Alcocer is also the chef of Malva, a long-acclaimed dining destination in the Valle de Guadalupe.
The chef has more than 20 years of cooking experience across the world. He began cooking in France, where the Michelin Guide was born. It became his goal to earn a star.
“I want to be the best at what I do,” Alcocer said.
The Michelin Guide is a series of guidebooks published by the French tire
company since 1900. The guide awards up to three stars to fine dining restaurants: one star means a great restaurant, two stars mean a restaurant has excellent food and is worth a detour, and three stars mean a restaurant has cuisine so good it’s worth a trip there.
Alcocer and his Valle staff are thrilled about the star.
“We feel validated for all the hard work we’ve been doing for the last two years,” Alcocer said. “This is a dream come true.”
Through Valle, Alcocer aims to bring the tastes of Baja to Oceanside while maintaining his farm-to-table principles, such as a seasonal menu featuring California-sourced food.
Alcocer is pleased that his restaurant is putting Oceanside on the foodie map.
Aside from being Oceanside’s only current restaurant with a Michelin star, Valle is now one of two restaurants in North County with a Michelin star, alongside French fine dining restaurant Jeune et Jolie in
Carlsbad.
Three restaurants in the city of San Diego boast Michelin stars — Soichi Sushi and Sushi Tadokoro, each with one star, and Addison, a three-star restaurant.
Dija Mara, another restaurant in Oceanside that serves Indonesian, Thai and Vietnamese cuisine, has earned the Bib Gourmand award from the Michelin Guide, which means the restaurant has great food for a great price.
Now that his restaurant has earned one, Alcocer and his staff are motivated
to earn a second star – but this also means they have to work hard to keep the star they already earned.
Restaurants that earn Michelin stars could lose them down the road if they don’t maintain the same level of excellence. But Valle's chef and his staff are up for the challenge.
Valle is located at 222 N. Pacific St., on the ground floor of the Mission Pacific Hotel, is open from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday. The restaurant is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.
This week’s column featuring Falkner Winery and the Pinnacle Restaurant concludes our summer tour of Temecula wine country.
After retiring from his position as a senior sales executive at Microsoft, Ray Falkner fulfilled his dream of owning a vineyard and winery when he and his wife Loretta opened Falkner Winery in Temecula in 2000.
In September 2006, after four years of planning and construction, Ray and Loretta added to their winery dream when they unveiled the Pinnacle Restaurant. Perched atop a 1,500-foot hill, the restaurant boasts panoramic views, Mediterranean cuisine, and top-notch service. Pinnacle is open seven days a week for lunch and features Falkner wines, craft cocktails, and beer.
Guests can dine indoors or on the open-air balcony, while the venue doubles as a charming spot
for evening weddings and banquets.
A highlight is the unique “Wine Cave” VIP Room that accommodates up to 20 people with a bar-
rel-shaped enclave that offers a distinct setting for executive outings and intimate gatherings. The restaurant’s acclaim includes a 2012 “Best Restaurant” award from Inland Empire Magazine.
Recently, diners on OpenTable named The Pinnacle the “#1 Top Lunch Restaurant” in the greater San Diego region, a tribute to its delectable fare, service excellence, and breathtak-
ing Wine Country vistas.
The restaurant’s consistent accolades extend to multiple “Best Restaurant” titles and “Best Chef” honors, reinforcing its dedication to providing an exceptional dining experience.
Pinnacle is open daily from 11:30 am to 3:30 pm for lunch, and evenings are reserved for special occasions like weddings and banquets.
On the evening of June
5, 2020, as Falkner Winery prepared to reopen during the pandemic, owners Ray and Loretta faced a dreaded call: Cal Fire reported their winery was ablaze.
Despite extensive damage to the building, Ray and winemaker Duncan Williams admirably salvaged most of the wine.
Duncan Williams, a respected figure with nearly four decades in the industry, is known for his meticulous winemaking, cherishing the exceptional produce from Temecula Valley.
While charred labels signaled spoilage, intact ones and bulk barrel wine underwent tests for smoke taint.
Despite the challenges of COVID-19 and a destructive fire, Ray, Loretta, and Duncan’s unwavering determination led to the remarkable restoration of a winery. The winery now boasts stunning panoramic views and exceptional indoor and wine club tasting rooms that rival Temecula’s finest.
We savored nine delightful wines during our visit, including the refreshing 2020 Sauvignon Blanc boasting white peach, lime, and floral notes.
The 2021 Viognier showcased a tropical symphony of white peach, pear, pineapple, and guava, while the 2021 Chardonnay offered a smooth, crisp finish, accentuating green apple, cinnamon, and Meyer lemon flavors that beautifully complement seafood and poultry dishes.
We started with the 2021 Dry Rose, offering surprising hints of Meyer lemon, strawberry, and plum, complemented by floral undertones. Transi-
tioning to reds, we enjoyed the 2020 Merlot and 2021 Red Blend (50% sangiovese, 25% merlot, 13% cab sauv, 12% cab franc).
The robust 2020 Amante Super Tuscan, anise, thyme, and licorice notes deepened our exploration. The Meritage Bordeaux blend was equally impressive, a 2020 vintage rich in blackberry, cherry, and tobacco accents.
The finale was the 2020 Syrah, a symphony of blueberry, boysenberry, chocolate, and vanilla. Winemaker Duncan also shared barrel samples of the promising 2020 Sangiovese and 2022 Estate Cab Sauv, destined to flourish further with aging.
Following our tasting and tour of the new barrel room post-fire, we enjoyed a lunch at Pinnacle led by Executive Chef Jesus Betancourth, recently promoted from sous chef in April 2023. Our appetizers included avocado toast and a seafood stack featuring scallops, octopus, and shrimp in a delicate white soy sauce, beautifully complemented by the 2021 Viognier.
Frank opted for the Winemaker’s Linguini Pasta with Sauteed Shrimp enriched with sun-dried tomatoes and artichoke hearts.
As a burger enthusiast, I indulged in the half-pound Black Angus monster California burger topped with fried egg, bacon, avocado, roasted poblano chiles, remoulade sauce, and pepper jack cheese, accompanied by lettuce, tomato, and French fries.
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Oceanside’s Bagby Beer Co. and Craft Coast Beer + Tacos are separated by less than three-quarters of a mile, but the vibes outside the door feel pretty different. Will it matter when we go inside…err…outside?
As a reminder, breweries are scored on a 100-point scale with a max of 20 points per category. See the scoring details in our North County Brewery Patio-Off Bracket launch column. Skip below for an unexpected twist or two.
Craft Coast
You might remember that the Craft Coast patio got high marks for its excellent people-watching and even better tacos.
The patio has a partial ocean view with a partial roof, making the brewery a great place to find a spot in the shade during the hot sun of the summer or under the roof when the early morning fog turns into a midday mist.
Oh yeah, and they serve beer. Tacos and beer are always a winning combination.
Accommodation: 15
Atmosphere: 15
Offerings: 18
Service: 13
Wildcard: 14
Total: 75
Bagby Beer Co.
It was a lovely sunny day when we loaded the dog in his comfy trailer (I am that dog dad) for a family outing to Bagby Beer Co.
We rolled right in the back gate and parked our bikes inside. Dog-friendly and bike-friendly? Bagby is already starting ahead. It’s early in the afternoon.
We have our choice of seats but are almost overwhelmed by the outdoor options. By my count, there are at least six outdoor patio areas plus an indoor/ outdoor dining area.
We picked a pair of sun-dappled lounge chairs under a shade tree with a view of the brewery’s wooden barrels and stainless steel tanks. Potted flowers and a few leftover dishes are on our table when we arrive.
Bagby uses a QR-code menu ordering system similar to Craft Coast. It isn’t for me, but my wife loves it. We order beers and spicy corn dogs.*
The dog takes a nap at Bagby Beer. Photo by Ryan Woldter[/caption]
A small front patio looks out towards the Coast Highway if you’d like to watch the passing cars — often vintage.
We chose the pictur-
esque back patio that is entirely contained and protected even. Flowers hang from a trellis. Tall, golden beers sweat atop picnic tables. A group laughs and shouts as they play oversized Jenga. It’s a scene, man.
The spicy corn dogs come out before the beers. We didn’t realize they were plant-based until the server told us later.
My wife is an aggressive carnivore, but she couldn’t tell! They’re gone before the beers come out and the old dishes get cleared. It’s not a big deal, nor the fault of the staff, but that timing is one of the little things that gets sacrificed when table service is replaced by automated ordering.
That isn’t an attack on Bagby. There are more service jobs than service employees, and automation is a logical step when considering labor costs versus profit margins in the industry.
The servers we engage with are excellent and well-informed when we ask questions.
Accommodation: 19
Atmosphere: 19
Offerings: 19
Service: 13
Wildcard: 18
Total: 88
Takeaway: Full menu offerings, plenty of seating options, and sitting in the back feels like an experience. The outside world still exists but not back here! Here is where you can slowly sip on a tall lager and sink into a lounge chair while your troubles — if you have them — melt away.
ROUND 2 WINNER: Bagby Beer Company
Local Updates: Remember when I said the fall would be busy for SoCal beer, wine, and spirits lovers?
• Add the Solento Surf Festival to the calendar. Spanning two weekends in September (16 & 23), the film fest and surf comp will undoubtedly feature plenty of VIP spirits drinking opportunities. Full disclosure, I’m drinking a Solento Reposado Tequila on the rocks right now.
• Eppig Brewing just released its annual Festbier. It’s available now through Oct. 31. They’ll celebrate Oktoberfest with limited-edition steins, contests, Bavarian festival decor and music at the Vista Bierhalle location on Saturday, Sept. 16.
• Brand Finance released its rankings of the most valuable beer brands. Heineken came in number
one with a value of 7.6 billion dollars.
If you want your favorite local craft brewery to make the top 50, you’ll need to drink a lot more beer.
Did I miss an excellent brewery patio? Send a message to @CheersNorthCounty on Facebook or Instagram, or e-mail ryan@ coastnewsgroup.com.
Where: Sip-N-Sea, 1488 N Coast Hwy 101, Encinitas, CA 92024
Open: 7 a.m. - 4 p.m. daily
What: Talitha Huehuetenango from San Antonia Huista Guatemala, medium roast Tasting notes: Toffee, citrus, milk chocolate Find them at: sipnseacafe. com • @sipnseacafe on Instagram
By Ryan WoldtSip-N-Sea is a new spot in Leucadia. It’s got a small footprint, but they pack a lot inside, serving smoothies, boba, coffee, milk teas, and acai bowls with plenty of toppings.
At Sip-N-Sea, you order at a walk-up window, and if you’d like to stay, they have patio seating under a shade
sail just off to the north. North Encinitas and Leucadia have a plethora of coffee options, yet Sip-NSea is fairly busy mid-morning. Many customers walk up from the nearby neighborhood for a cup of Talitha Coffee’s Huehuetenango single origin from Guatemala.
Talitha Coffee is a San Diego-based roaster that recently launched. In addition to coffee, they have a mission to provide support for and advocacy efforts on behalf of survivors of sex trafficking. Learn more about their commitment to the cause at talitha.com/ mission.
Sip-N-Sea also specializes in boba teas, a drink native to Taiwan but growing increasingly popular around the world.
— Oceanside Unified is ramping up efforts to curb student absences, which reached a new high last year, according to district officials.
Last year, approximately 18% of the district’s 16,000 students — more than 3,100 students — were considered "chronically absent," defined as missing 18 or more days of school.
Communications Director Donald Bendz said this number is the highest the district has seen.
“The numbers we’re seeing now are definitely out of the ordinary,” Bendz said.
By City News ServiceREGION — The San Diego County Sheriff’s Department's first search and rescue bloodhound is now on duty, sheriff’s officials said this week.
Albert joined the department in January 2022 as a 13-week-old puppy, according to sheriff’s spokeswoman Melissa Aquino.
“After more than a year of training, he is now serving our communities as part of the Sheriff's Search and Rescue K-9 Unit,” Aquino said. “His special mission is to help find missing and at-risk people.
“Albert graduated from training at the end of March 2023 and received his badge from Sheriff Kelly A. Mar-
Following news of last year’s high absenteeism rate, Oceanside Unified is bolstering its efforts to contact families and encourage students to come to school.
In the weeks leading up to the first day of school, district staff are calling or visiting the homes of its chronically absent students to encourage prioritizing attendance. During these phone calls and home visits, the district can also identify barriers to attendance for families and connect them with resources.
“We help students keep up with schoolwork through independent study if they
have to be absent, we connect them with school counselors and psychologists… and we partner with local organizations and faith communities to donate backpacks and other school supplies for students who need them,” said Dr. Jordy Sparks, the district's executive director of diversity, equity, inclusion and student support services.
Administrators have recognized patterns in elementary student absences are often linked to illness and transportation issues but also other family activities that are prioritized over school. Absences in middle
and high school are often related to students feeling disconnected and anxious about catching up in school following the pandemic.
“That’s another reason why we’re reaching out directly to families and their students – to let them know we’re here and that we notice and miss them when they’re gone,” Sparks said.
The district also informs families and students of the consequences of missing too many school days.
When a student misses two days per month, they end up missing 20 days of school a year, or 90 hours of math, reading and writing
over the entire year. If a student were to miss 20 days of school each year from kindergarten to graduation, that student would end up missing the equivalent of an entire academic year.
But chronic absenteeism impacts not only students but the district, as well.
California public school districts are funded based on their average daily attendance rates. Oceanside receives a dollar per student per day, or $16,000 per day, most of which comes from state and local funds with a smaller portion of federal funding.
Sparks said the district receives about 85% less for students who are chronically absent. The lack of funding can negatively impact the school’s budget, leading to cuts in school programming and personnel, among other financial issues.
Oceanside Unified schools return to class on Aug. 15, which is a Tuesday, and the first week will consist of half days only. Students can be registered through the district offices, which are already open.
“School is the best place for children to be Monday through Friday during the school year,” Sparks said.
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ideal companion in the recommended 2020 Falkner Meritage, resulting in a delightful flavor synergy.
A visit to Temecula wine country is incomplete without stopping at Falk-
tinez,” she added. “He was donated to the sheriff's department by the Honorary Deputy Sheriff’s Association.”
The bloodhound is named in memory of Sgt. Don Albert Parker, who was a 25-year veteran of the sheriff’s department and served as unit leader of search and rescue squad for nine years.
He died of brain cancer in 2018.
Albert and his handler, SAR K-9 Unit Leader Pam Medhurst, are members of the National Police Bloodhound Association.
The group is composed solely of sworn members of law enforcement. Pam and Albert completed their certification during training and testing in Los Angeles in February.
The Sheriff’s Search and Rescue team is an all-volunteer unit. It performs wilder-
ness and urban rescues and searches for missing people.
A San Diego sailor accused of selling military secrets to a Chinese intelligence officer will remain in custody, a judge ruled today.
Jinchao Wei, 22, also known as Patrick Wei, is accused of accepting bribes in exchange for information concerning “the defense and weapon capabilities of U.S. Navy ships, potential vulnerabilities of these ships, and information related to ship movement,’’ according to a grand jury indictment.
Prosecutors allege he also provided the Chinese officer with photographs of military hardware and details about an upcoming maritime warfare exercise
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involving U.S. Marines.
Wei, who was assigned as a machinist’s mate on the USS Essex, was arrested last Wednesday at Naval Base San Diego as he was arriving for work.
U.S. Attorney Randy Grossman said Wei’s prosecution represents the first time an espionage-related charge has been filed against someone in the Southern District of California.
Wei, who was ordered detained last week, appeared in court Tuesday afternoon for a hearing regarding his custodial status. Defense attorney Jason Conforti said his client would stipulate to remaining in custody for now until he received more evidence from the prosecution.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Fred Sheppard told U.S. Magistrate Judge Michelle Pettit that prosecutors
would move to keep Wei detained on grounds of being a flight risk and a danger to the community.
Sheppard argued the information Wei allegedly provided the Chinese officer made him a danger to the community at large and “certainly a danger to the thousands of sailors who are on those ships and transported by those ships.’’
The prosecutor said the Chinese officer approached Wei before he was assigned to the Essex and sought information and photographs of ship movements out of San Diego ports.
After Wei was first approached by the Chinese intelligence officer, he allegedly told a fellow sailor he was being recruited by an intelligence agency for “quite obviously (expletive) espionage,’’ according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office.
The indictment alleges that beginning last year, Wei transmitted “documents, sketches, plans, notes, and other information’’ to the handler, who allegedly instructed Wei to destroy any evidence substantiating their relationship.
Conforti told the judge Wei would not pose a danger as he no longer has a position with the Navy and now has no access to the information prosecutors allege he provided.
Regarding flight, Sheppard said Wei’s only relative in the United States is his mother, who the prosecutor said was aware and supported Wei’s alleged disclosure of military secrets. Sheppard said Wei’s Chinese contact has also extended offers for Wei to travel to China and Wei allegedly had been searching for flights shortly before his arrest.
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Mar, the San Diego Association of Governments and the California Coastal Commission.
Last year, tensions between Del Mar and NCTD
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Rancho Santa Fe.
Piazza has since been held without bail since September. Earlier this year, a felony charge was added after law enforcement identified a third young victim who was also allegedly touched inappropriately by Piazza during private swim lessons in the summer of 2022.
While the plea deal resulted in just one felony
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average daily attendance.
The San Diego County Office of Education stated earlier this year that it cannot enforce TK requirements for local districts.
Del Mar Union has had one vocal advocate for transitional kindergarten on the school board, Trustee Katherine Fitzpatrick, who is also a parent to TK-
hit a boiling point when the agency surged forward with plans for a controversial fencing project along the bluffs to prevent safety risks from people illegally crossing the railroad tracks.
Residents and the state
charge, Deputy District Attorney Isaac Jackson, who prosecuted the case, said the plea deal and associated punishment took all the charges into account equally.
“Although the change of plea lists one felony and two misdemeanors, we don’t see any of the acts as more or less serious than the others,” Jackson said.
“I am hopeful the outcome will bring healing, but there is only so much the criminal justice system
age children.
Fitzpatrick rejects the assertion from Del Mar Union and neighboring districts that they need more funding to offer TK and believes the district can redirect some funds from other programs without compromising its high-quality education.
“To say they can’t afford it, it’s completely false. It's completely in the hands of the board, all these school boards, and
Coastal Commission sued NCTD for allegedly disregarding coastal development requirements. In May, the federal Surface Transportation Board denied NCTD’s request for recognition of their authority to move ahead with rail-
can do. This defendant’s acts have forever scarred these families and robbed this community of a feeling of safety when doing something as simple as getting swim lessons for a child. I’m glad the families will have some closure and the defendant will answer for these crimes. My hope is that everyone can move forward from this case and that our community is a little safer knowing that this defendant will be in custody for a significant period of time
these superintendents,” Fitzpatrick said.
Fitzpatrick said while she wishes the district had gotten TK together for the coming school year, she believes it is possible to get it ready in time for next year.
“Let’s deliver the instruction and curriculum like the rest of the fouryear-olds in our state are given access to. We are falling behind in that regard,” she said.
road projects.
and will have to register as a sex offender when he is released.”
A sentencing hearing will take place on Sept. 27 in Vista Superior Court.
Defense attorney Andrew Limberg declined to comment until after sentencing.
Piazza’s child sexual abuse charges also resulted in a civil lawsuit by one of the victim’s parents against his former employer, Callan Swim School. The school settled the case for $40,000.
Surfing is Gray.” While one of the best surfers in the world in the mid’60s, Sutherland was and is humble and thoughtful enough to consider the needs of the masses.
Summer vacation is still in session for many students throughout San Diego County, who may be more focused on water slides than the “summer slide,” which occurs during summer break when students lose some of the knowledge they gained during the school year.
Only 48% of parents with school-age children have even heard of the summer slide, much less know how to combat it.
But there are some fun and easy ways the internet can help students – and their parents and caregivers –counteract the effects of the summer slide.
prefer soccer over science, music over math or Harry Potter over history. Or maybe STEM (science, technology engineering and math) is their favorite topic.
It seems strange now, but in the late ’60s a debate raged in surfing about the relative benefits of pro surfing. Of course, many of the top surfers were in favor of being paid to surf, but others were not so sure.
The reasoning from average surfers like me was that nobody had the right to rope off portions of the ocean for their own benefit. In opposition were the stars of our day who, quite naturally, wanted to get paid for doing what they did best.
Since this predated the rise of the surf clothing industry, the behemoth that would eventually control the sport’s competition and media, Surfer Magazine jumped into the mix without the consequence of losing ad dollars.
I have not seen the article in nearly half a century, so excuse me if I get some of the details wrong. The story, as I recall it, offered three opinions: Pro Surfing is White, Pro Surfing is Black, Pro Surfing is Gray.
Santa Cruz surfer/ shaper John Scott occupied the black column, and held his ground to the end, protesting surf contests all the way through the ’80s. The same Scott whose Surfer Magazine photo of a clean, glassy peak with the name of the location attached had sent surfers flocking to what had previously been a secret spot.
For the sin of violating the unwritten law of never exposing secret surf spots, Scott found himself in self-exile, wearing figurative sackcloth and ashes for the duration of his time on earth.
Jock Sutherland, who in the mid-’60s had lifted the Mister Pipeline mantle from Butch Van Artsdalen’s powerful shoulders, somehow understood both sides of the debate.
Jocko’s photo accompanied the words, “Pro
Former World Surfing Champion Fred Hemmings occupied the white column, where he articulately defended the right of surfers to compete for cash.
The article was published during surfing’s last gasp as a counterculture. As such, many surfers sided with John Scott, paddling out into the competition area regardless of who was in the water. This led to beach permits and lifeguards being called in to remove the unruly among us. The movement was squashed before it really began.
While I had been among those who paddled out into the competition area in my teens, I was bought off for a mere $100 a day, lunch, and a T-shirt in exchange for judging a surfing contest for three days.
Not long afterward, when I began being paid for writing about surf contests, I forgot all about my power-to-the-people, stick-itto-the-man mentality. I am not only a hypocrite, but an underpaid hypocrite.
Still, the idea of roping off a section of beach for the benefit of the few still bothers me, just like it does whenever the city shuts down Coast Highway so some residents can run on the street. Of course, I now realize that if I were a runner, I would be an advocate for diverting traffic.
But I am no runner, and anyone who has ever seen me surf realizes that I am not now, nor have I ever been, a great surfer. I have about as much chance of making money by riding waves as I do of being an astronaut.
I would never have admitted this in my teens, but I like watching great surfers ride great waves. Of course, liking it doesn’t make it right. I mean, it is everybody’s ocean.
That brings up the idea of surf contests in wave pools. I don’t even think John Scott or a pre-corrupt Chris Ahrens could argue with that.
Free game-based programs – After a day outdoors, at the beach or camp, students can continue to keep their minds engaged with online educational games. Search by grade level and topic (from reading and language to math and science) at Common Sense Media, which also offers reviews of the games.
Summer Reading –
The simple act of reading a blog post, news article or book out loud to another person can help with reading comprehension and vocabulary. Have your child or teen search online for a blog or story on a topic that interests them. Maybe they
Cox Digital Academy
– Students and their family members can sharpen their digital literacy skills through free educational videos, tutorials and games for students of all ages, including links to 30 Cool Things Kids Can Learn Online (for Free!).
Sign up for the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) – Getting connected is the beginning of any online learning journey, but despite significant progress over the past decade, internet access remains a major challenge for lower income households. This forces some families to turn to restaurants, libraries, and other public places
to connect – which is inconvenient and cumbersome for already busy families. Households that participate in the National School Lunch Program, SNAP, federal public housing, WIC, or other federal assistance programs – could qualify for the ACP and receive up to $30 a month for their home internet service to keep their families connected.
Cox offers several lowcost internet options and works with schools and community partners to bridge the digital divide so that all students can continue learning when they’re not in the classroom.
• Cox’s Connect2Compete program for K-12 families provides home internet for $9.95 a month to qualifying families.
• Cox also offers a $30 a month ConnectAssist option for lower income households without school-age children
such as retirees, veterans and college students.
Coupled with the ACP’s $30 a month credit, Connect2Compete and ConnectAssist are giving qualifying households access to free internet service.
If you’re not in the Cox service area, be sure to check with your internet provider to see if they participate in the ACP.
If you or someone you know could benefit from these offerings, visit www. cox.com/digitalequity so the only sliding your family is doing this summer is at the park or poolside.
A resident of North County, where he and his wife raised their children, Ingo Hentschel proudly served as a crew chief in the United States Marine Corps prior to starting a career in technology at Cox Communications.
Summer is always one of the busiest times of year for San Diego Humane Society. But this July, the organization hit two new milestones.
A record 323 stray animals came in through the July Fourth holiday, and on July 7 the organization had a total of 2,584 animals in care — more than ever before in its 143-year history.
The July Fourth holiday always sees a significant uptick in the number of stray pets spooked by fireworks, and it’s expected that the days following the festivities stretch shelter capacities. But this year, San Diego Humane Society had already been over capacity for months leading up to the holiday.
“We’ve never seen anything like this before,” said Gary Weitzman, President and CEO of San Diego Humane Society. “To put it bluntly, now is the time we need our community’s help.”
In response to the unprecedented number of animals in need, the organization launched its Summer To Save Lives campaign. This goal of this effort is to inspire members of the community to adopt, foster and volunteer through the busy summer months.
• ADOPT: Adoption changes the life of a homeless pet waiting for a loving home. To make adoption even more accessible, all
San Diego Humane Society campuses are offering a 50% discount on adoption fees for dogs, cats, puppies and kittens through Aug. 31.
• FOSTER: By temporarily opening their home to pets in need, foster families provide immediate relief for both animals and strained shelter resources. Fostering preserves critically needed shelter space for animals with nowhere else to turn. Whether you foster for a few
days or a few weeks, San Diego Humane Society will supply all necessary provisions — all you need to provide is love and a safe space.
• VOLUNTEER: By committing to just a few hours of support each week, volunteers can make a world of difference in the lives of shelter animals. Through the summer months, help is especially needed for morning shifts from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m., but various opportuni-
ties are available.
With support from the community, San Diego Humane Society can turn its most challenging season yet into a Summer To Save Lives. Learn more and get involved today at sdhumane. org/savelives.
I bet it was better than this couple’s. Alan Stevens, 50, of Hull, England, booked a surprise 17-day trip for his wife’s birthday to the Dominican Republic for late June.
When they arrived, however, it was clear the resort’s “five-star” rating was a mistake. Hull Live reported that while at the resort, Stevens and his wife observed a variety of alarming behaviors.
“When we went out to the pool for the first time, we saw guests smoking weed in the pool, people having sex in the pool ... one woman being sick all over herself in the pool, and another guest actually defecate in the pool — it was disgusting,” Stevens said.
“We were approached by people offering us drugs about 10 times in the 17 days we were there. A woman fell from a balcony while we were there, and we walked past and saw her body hidden under a sheet. ... We had no idea what was going on.”
He continued: “When we were out one day, I saw a man knocked clean off his motorbike. I just burst out crying because on top of everything else that had happened, it was such a shock.”
The travel company Stevens worked with offered 200 pounds in vouchers and counseling credits, which Stevens called “a joke. This was 100% the worst holiday we’ve ever been on.” [Hull Live, 8/3/2023]
The Aristocrats Maryland’s Kimberly “Kimycola” Winter has eructed her way into history with a Guinness World Record, United Press International reported on Aug. 2.
Winter broke the previous record for loudest burp (female) with a 107.3-decibel growler. That’s louder than a blender, an electric hand-held drill and even some motorcycles.
She prepared for the event with breakfast, coffee and beer. Winter said to achieve the big belch, she takes a deep breath and tries to “manipulate that into something monstrous and magical.”
She admitted she loves to shock strangers with her burps. “I love to be loud and proud!” [UPI, 8/2/2023]
The Hangzhou Zoo in eastern China has gotten a big bump in visitor numbers this week — 30% more, to 20,000 a day! — since Angela the Malayan sun bear went viral.
Reuters reported that Angela captured social media attention when she stood up on her hind legs and stretched her neck out to look at visitors.
In fact, her behavior was so humanlike that
people thought maybe the zoo had dressed a worker up in a bear suit.
“After we saw the video on the internet, we specially took the high-speed train from Suzhou to come over to see the bear,” Qiang Ming said. “If this is fake it deserves an Oscar for special effects,” said one commenter.
But no! Angela is “definitely not a human. Our zoo is government-run, so that kind of situation would not happen,” the zoo responded. [Reuters, 8/2/2023]
Jennifer Colandrea, 42, of St. Petersburg, Florida, was charged with domestic battery after an incident on July 31, The Smoking Gun reported.
As her ex-husband, Brian Drummond, 42, slept in the home they share, Colandrea allegedly violently ripped his CPAP machine off his face, causing a cut on his lower lip, and started arguing with him.
The two divorced in 2009 but have been sharing a home. Colandrea was released on her own recognizance and ordered to stay away from Drummond. [The Smoking Gun, 8/2/2023]
Cedar Point Shores Waterpark in Sandusky, Ohio, was the scene of what might have been a routine dust-up between patrons on July 27. But, as The Smoking Gun reported, it developed into much more.
Cops responded after a woman allegedly called a child a “brat” and “fat ass” and pushed him off a floating toy.
She identified herself as Jennifer Lee Miller, 67, and said she was a “Christian woman, a grandmother, and she wouldn’t do such a thing,” police said.
After officers gave her a warning and left the scene, they determined that the woman had given them a false name; she is really Janet Nale of Taylor, Michigan, and she was arrested for obstruction.
“She lied about all her information and had no reason for doing so,” one officer said. [The Smoking Gun, 7/28/2023]
Wait, What?
Bob Blankenship of Ormond Beach, Florida, wants some answers after a May incident during which he discovered airplane parts, including a windshield, in his yard, News 6 reported.
Blankenship lives near the Ormond Beach Airport and is used to the noise, but pieces of fiberglass and metal falling from the sky concerned him.
“It could fall on anybody out here,” he said. “Just think if it fell from 300 feet. What’s the impact going to be? Probably cut you in two.”
Blankenship determined which plane had been flying over and con-
tacted the airport, leaving his contact information.
Later, he got a message from the pilot: “Hey, this is Douglas and I’m over in DeLand and I lost a piece of my airplane yesterday. ... I’m wondering if I can connect with you and come and get it.”
No, said Blankenship. He reported the incident to the FAA, which claimed that “the falling aircraft part situation is being taken seriously by our organization,” but he’s unsatisfied with their slow response.
“The next time it could be somebody’s life,” he said. [News 6, 7/27/2023]
Rude
British Columbia real estate agent Mike Rose is out on his ear in Kamloops after he was caught on video swigging milk straight from the bottle at a home he was showing.
Canoe reported on July 28 that Rose was waiting for his clients to arrive for a showing; after slaking his thirst, he returned the milk jug to the refrigerator.
Rose apologized, saying his behavior was out of character and he was “unusually dehydrated,” but his clients replaced him, and he was ordered to pay a $22,500 fine. [Canoe, 7/28/2023]
Sporting News
— During a friendly soccer match on July 21 between Gateshead and Dunston in England, players and spectators were astonished as men wearing balaclavas drove a hearse onto the pitch, the Independent reported.
Just before 8:20 p.m., the funeral car and a Subaru made their way onto the field, where they spun around in circles as their occupants threw leaflets from the cars.
The drivers of the hearse left that vehicle on the pitch and hopped in the other car, which drove away. Officials were forced to call off the match.
Northumbria Police said four men had been arrested and remained in police custody.
“Disorder will not be tolerated in the community,” police said. “Enquiries continue.” [Independent, 7/23/2023]
— The Seattle Mariners are down a player after outfielder Jarred Kelenic took on an unlikely opponent in the locker room: a water cooler.
CBS News reported that Kelenic kicked the cooler after striking out against the Minnesota Twins on July 19 and suffered a broken foot as a result.
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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 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 said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to-wit is estimated at AS SHOWN ABOVE Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, may increase this gure prior to sale. The bene ciary 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 caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located and more than three months have elapsed since such recordation. 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 o may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying o all liens senior to the lien being auctioned o , 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 o ce 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, bene ciary, 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 the number shown below in BOLD, using the REF number assigned to this case on SHOWN
ABOVE. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be re ected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Said 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 said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. IN ORDER TO BRING YOUR ACCOUNT CURRENT, PLEASE CONTACT ADVANCED FINANCIAL COMPANY AT PHONE NO.
800-234-6222 EXT 189
DATE: 7/21/2023 CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE 2121 PALOMAR AIRPORT ROAD, SUITE 330B CARLSBAD, CA 92011 PHONE NO. (858) 207-0646
BY LORI R. FLEMINGS, as Authorized Signor 07/28/2023, 08/04/2023, 08/11/2023 CN 27836
NOTICE OF PUBLIC LIEN SALE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the contents of the following storage units will be o ered for sale at public auction for enforcement of storage lien. Storage address: 1566 E. Valley Parkway, Escondido, CA 92027. The Online Auction will be held per the times shown below. Location of Online Auction: www.storagetreasures.com
Terms are CASH ONLY! Valley Rose Self Storage reserves the right to refuse any bid or cancel the auction. The following units may include, but not limited to electronic items, furniture, & household items, unless otherwise stated.
On 08/18/23 ending at 1:00 pm
Leticia Garza - Unit C101
On 08/25/23 ending at 1:00 pm Leticia Garza - unit BBS303 08/11, 08/18/2023 CN 27885
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE - CHANGE OF NAME CASE# 37-202300033095-CU-PT-CTL TO ALL INTERESTED
PERSONS:
Petitioner(s): Melissa Gene Hamilton aka Melissa G. Hamilton-Davis led a petition with this court for a decree
changing name as follows: a.
Present name: Melissa Gene Hamilton aka Melissa G. Hamilton-Davis change to proposed name: Melissa Gene Davis 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 le a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two 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 led, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.
NOTICE OF HEARING:
On September 20, 2023 at 8:30 a.m., in Dept. 61 of the Superior Court of California, County of San Diego, 330 W. Broadway, San Diego CA 92101 Central Division, Hall of Justice. NO HEARING WILL OCCUR ON THE ABOVE DATE; ATTACHMENT TO ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME (JC FORM #NC-120) NO HEARING WILL OCCUR ON THE DATE SPECIFIED IN THE ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE. The court will review the documents led as of the date speci ed 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 speci ed, and no timely written objection has been received (required at least two court days before the date speci ed), 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 certi cate, social security card, driver license, passport, and other identi cation, a certi ed 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 Certi cate (JC Form #NC230) may be required. Contact the agency(ies) who issues the legal document that needs to be changed, to determine if a certi ed copy is required.
A certi ed copy of Decree Changing Name (JC Form #NC130) or Decree Changing Name and Order Recognizing Change of Gender and for Issuance of New Birth’ Certi cate (JC Form #NC-230) may be obtained from the Civil Business O ce 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 certi ed copies.
If all the requirements have not been met as of the date speci ed, the court will mail the petitioner a written order with further directions.
If a timely objection is led, 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 speci ed 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 led with the court. IT IS SO
ORDERED.
Filed Date: 08/04/2023
Michael T Smyth Judge of the Superior Court 08/11, 08/18, 08/25, 09/01/2023 CN 27884
NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF NORMA JUNE HISE aka NORMA J. HISE aka NORMA HISE Case# 37-2023-00033291PR-LA-CTL
To all heirs, bene ciaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of Norma June Hise aka Norma J. Hise aka Norma Hise
A Petition for Probate has been led by Jennifer Dean, in the Superior Court of California, County of San Diego.
The Petition for Probate requests that Jennifer Dean be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.
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 les 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: October 12, 2023; Time: 1:30 PM; in Dept.: 503. Court address: 1100 Union St., San Diego CA 92101, Central Courthouse.
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
If you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or le 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 le 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 rst issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as de ned 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 a ect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law.
You may examine the le kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may le with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the ling 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:
Andrea K. Shoup, Esq. 39755 Date St., Ste 203 Murrieta CA 92593
Telephone: 951.445.4114 08/11, 08/18, 08/25/2023 CN 27883
NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF FREDRICK ELSNER
Case # 37-2023-00032656PR-PW-CTL
To all heirs, bene ciaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of Fredrick Elsner, aka Fredrick Steven Elsner, aka Fredrick S. Elsner
A Petition for Probate has been led by Helene Maxey in the Superior Court of California, County of San Diego.
The Petition for Probate requests that Helene Maxey 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 le 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 les 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:
in person in the department; or by using the department’s Microsoft Teams (“MSTeams”) video link; or by calling the department’s MSTeams conference phone number and using the assigned conference ID number. The department’s in person instructions, MSTeams video conference link, MS Teams conference phone number, and assigned conference ID number can be found at www.sdcourt. ca.gov/ProbateHearings. Plan to check 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 le 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 le 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 rst issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as de ned 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 a ect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law.
You may examine the le kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may le with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the ling 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:
Justin Paik
501 W. Broadway, Ste 1450 San Diego CA 92101
Telephone: 619.233.3131 08/11, 08/18, 08/25/2023
CN 27880
NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF DOROTHY E. FURNESS
Case # 7-2023-00031347PR-PW-CTL
To all heirs, bene ciaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of Dorothy E. Furness
A Petition for Probate has been led by Michele A. Stotelmyre in the Superior Court of California, County of San Diego.
The Petition for Probate requests that Michele A. Stotelmyre 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 le 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 les 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: October 11, 2023; Time:
1:30 PM; in Dept.: 502. Court address: 1100 Union St., San Diego CA 92101, Central Courthouse. Appearances may be made in person in the department; or by using the department’s Microsoft Teams (“MSTeams”) video link; or by calling the department’s MSTeams conference phone number and using the assigned conference ID number. The department’s in person instructions, MSTeams video conference link, MS Teams conference phone number, and assigned conference ID number can be found at www.sdcourt. ca.gov/ProbateHearings. Plan to check 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 le 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 le 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 rst issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as de ned 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 a ect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law.
You may examine the le kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may le with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the ling 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.
Petitioner: Michele A. Stotelmyre 449 N. Cleveland St. Oceanside CA 92054 Telephone: 909-648-8390 08/04, 08/11, 08/18/2023 CN 27862
Fictitious Business Name Statement #2023-9016418
Filed: Aug 08, 2023 with County of San Diego Recorder/ County Clerk. Fictitious
Name(s): A. Cub’s Pool Service. Located at: 811 N. Ditmar St., Oceanside CA 92054 San Diego. Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Information:
1. William Neil Cubbison, 811 N. Ditmar St., Oceanside CA 92054. This business is conducted by: Individual. Registrant First Commenced to Transact Business Under the Above
San Marcos CA 92078 San Diego. Mailing Address:
Same. Registrant Information:
1. Janel Ellen Walters, 493 Village Greens Way, San Marcos CA 92078. This business is conducted by: Individual. Registrant First Commenced to Transact Business Under the Above Names(s) as of: 10/08/2018 S/Janel Ellen Walters, 08/11, 08/18, 08/25, 09/01/2023 CN 27888
Fictitious Business Name
Statement #2023-9016340
Filed: Aug 07, 2023 with County of San Diego Recorder/ County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Clarity Health. Located at: 620 Grand Ave. #C, Carlsbad CA 92008 San Diego. Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Information: 1. Clarity Health Shop LLC, 620 Grand Ave. #C, Carlsbad CA 92008. This business is conducted by: Limited Liability Company. Registrant First Commenced to Transact Business Under the Above Names(s) as of: Not Yet Started S/Derek Lawrence, 08/11, 08/18, 08/25, 09/01/2023 CN 27887
Fictitious
CN 27881
Fictitious Business Name Statement #2023-9016122 Filed: Aug 02, 2023 with County of San Diego Recorder/ County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Majestic Adventures; B. Roberta Lona Travel. Located at: 5277 Milton Rd., Carlsbad CA 92008 San Diego. Mailing Address: 4046 Mira Costa St., Oceanside CA 92056. Registrant Information:
1. Roberta Marie Lona, 4046 Mira Costa St., Oceanside CA 92056. This business is conducted by: Individual. Registrant First Commenced to Transact Business Under the Above Names(s) as of: 03/01/2023 S/Roberta Marie Lona, 08/11, 08/18, 08/25, 09/01/2023 CN 27879
Fictitious Business Name Statement #2023-9015685 Filed: Jul 27, 2023 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Ice Churro. Located at: 3146 Mission Blvd. #H, San Diego CA 92109 San Diego. Mailing
Temple Heights Dr. #D & E, Oceanside CA 92056. This business is conducted by: Corporation. Registrant First Commenced to Transact Business Under the Above
Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Good Medicine Inc. Located at:
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ARIES (March 21 to April 19)
Mars, your ruling planet, helps you deal with career challenges in a way that reflects some of your own hidden strengths. This impresses some important decision-makers.
TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Your strong Bovine will, combined with your romantic nature (you are ruled by Venus), helps turn a romance with a potential for problems into one with more positive possibilities.
GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Mercury’s influence creates some unsettling moments, but nothing that you can’t live with. You’ll soon learn more about a major change that is about to be revealed.
CANCER (June 21 to July 22)
Opportunities for you are like the phases of the Moon — constantly appearing and reappearing. So, cheer up. The opportunity you thought slipped by will be replaced by another.
LEO (July 23 to August 22) An opportunity that you hoped would open up for you remains closed. Stop wasting time scratching at it. Something else you’ll like will soon make itself apparent and accessible.
VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Congratulations. You’ll soon hear some positive feedback for all of the hard work you recently put into a project. Meanwhile, a Pisces could soon swim into your personal life.
LIBRA (September 23 to October
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SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) A job-related plan might need to be reworked to allow for changes. Lucky for you, there’s strong planetary influences that can help you focus on getting it done right.
SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) This is a good time to move into areas of self-discovery. You might be surprised about who you really are and how you really relate to those around you.
CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Expect to confront someone who will make an unwelcome request. Stand by your resolve to do the right thing, no matter what “persuasion” might be offered.
AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) A friendly competition could become more contentious than you expected. Take time out to discuss the reasons behind this unexpected change and act accordingly.
PISCES (February 19 to March 20) You have a wonderful mind for solving mysteries, so you should feel confident about solving the one that develops very close to you. An unlikely source offers help.
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How many people can say that a taco has been named in their honor?
Lawrence Johnson can.
The 36-year-old, longtime Vistan is a regular visitor to Ayoquezco de Aldama, about 45 minutes southwest of Oaxaca City in Mexico’s state of Oaxaca.
Johnson made his third trip in June with San Marcos friend Glen Cruz, whose parents have retired there. Over time, Johnson has become a regular customer at his favorite taco stand in the town’s plaza.
“Everything happens in the plaza,” said Johnson, who is usually one of a few Americans in town. “The first year I visited, I suggested the owner of the taco stand add this type of melted cheese to their regular taco and she did. Other people saw it and wanted it too. So, they named it ‘tacos al guerro,’ which translates as ‘white guy taco.’
“I spend a lot of money on their tacos and I don’t regret it. Now when I come, they remember me.”
Though Ayoquezco is probably unfamiliar to most, the ties between North County and this town of about 4,000 are
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quite strong.
According to Johnson, many people from Ayoquezco have come to live, work and put down roots in Oceanside, Vista, San Marcos and Escondido, then return to Ayoquezco to visit friends and relatives, espe -
cially during festivals.
The annual Convite de la Fiesta, held every February, is a draw for Cruz’s relatives, who number many on both sides of the border.
“Each town has its own festival,” Cruz said, “Ayoquezco’s is in Febru-
ary. There is a band, they walk through the streets all night, then eat. There are games for the kids. It’s like a small fair. On the last day, they have a dance in the plaza.”
This year’s trip to Ayoquezco was especially wel-
comed by Johnson because, due to the pandemic and other factors, he hadn’t had a vacation since 2017.
“My goal was just not to be home,” said Johnson, who has grown to love this part of Mexico, just two hours from the Guatemala border.
“Mexico gets an unfair rap because we know so little about it. It’s the lack of familiarity. Most people probably can’t name any cities beyond Mexico City and Tijuana.”
Over the years, Johnson and Cruz have explored:
• San Sebastian Cave (San Sebastian de las Grutas) — On the road to Puerto Escondido. Large cave system with multiple channels. One (1,200 feet long) is open to the public. Visitors pass through five high-ceilinged chambers with stalactites and stalagmites.
• Monte Álban — Most important archaeological site in Oaxaca. Pyramids on top of a mountain 20 minutes from Oaxaca City.
• Mitla — San Pablo Villa de Mitla is known for its ruins (second most important in Oaxaca), cotton textiles and Mezcal (alcoholic drink made from aga-
ve plants). The Mitla ruins were built on top of a Zapotec ruin.
• Church of Santo Domingo de Guzmán in Oaxaca City — Spectacular example of New Spanish Baroque architecture finished in 1724. Dazzling interior. Four other tourist-worthy churches within a one-mile radius.
• Hierve el Agua — Stunning rock formation 40 miles east of Oaxaca City that resembles a waterfall (up to 60 feet high); it’s the result of thousands of years of calcium carbonate buildup. Also sacred site to Zapotecs.
“The state of Oaxaca is large and has a lot to offer,” Cruz said. “In Ayoquezco, they keep the traditions and cultures going.”
And then there is the food.
“It seems like every place in Oaxaca has amazing street food,” Johnson said. “Home-cooked meals are always only steps away and at hardly any cost.”
Cruz has his favorite specialties.
“Oaxaca’s most popular foods are quesillo, tlayudas, chapulines, mole and mezcal, to name a few,” he said. “One of my favorites is a taco de tasajo — almost the same as a street taco in that it comes with the same condiments, but it looks like a thin burrito. What makes it so delicious is how fresh everything is.”
REGION — A jury awarded more than $39 million last week to a former UC San Diego oncologist who has been embroiled in a long-standing legal dispute with the university over a $10 million donation intended for research.
The verdict returned Aug. 2 stems from dueling lawsuits filed by UCSD and Dr. Kevin Murphy.
The university sued Murphy, alleging he took the $10 million donation from one of his former patients to benefit himself, while Murphy said the money was intended to fund clinical trials for his brain stimulation treatment known as Personalized Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation, or PrTMS.
Murphy alleged the school tried to divert the funds away from his research and retaliated against him when he tried to speak out about it. The university declined to renew his contract in 2020 and Murphy countersued UCSD for wrongful termination and retaliation.
UCSD declined to comment on the jury verdict, which came at the conclusion of a two-month trial.
One of Murphy’s attorneys, Mark Quigley, called his client “the epitome of a whistleblower who had the courage to expose corrup-
tion within the institution he dedicated his career to. This verdict reveals the truth behind UCSD’s attempts to retaliate and defame him for simply doing the right thing.”
In his lawsuit, Murphy said former patient Charles Kreutzkamp donated the $10 million just prior his death in 2015.
Murphy alleged that Kreutzkamp was unambiguous about how he wanted the money spent, but the funds were earmarked for other purposes by leadership at UCSD’s Moores Cancer Center.
He alleged no clinical trials for PrTMS were conducted in the following years because of university interference and when Murphy was able to have the funds redirected from the cancer center, he was threatened. He alleged that after he was let go by the university, UCSD leaked false information to news outlets as part of a smear campaign against him.
UCSD denied any retaliation and alleged Murphy misappropriated the funds in order to support PrTMS research for the benefit of his own private businesses, which include a clinic and medical software company.
Jurors awarded UCSD $67,000 for money Murphy earned outside of the university.
Camp teaches students about public health Juniors and seniors from 15 San Diego County high schools this week participated in the Public Health Advocate Camp, a free, hands-on learning experience.
The week-long camp was designed to introduce teens and young adults to information about public health and career possibilities. It was created through a partnership between County Public Health Services and the San Diego County Office of Education, said Cassie Saunders of the County Communications Office.
The first day on Monday included group activities and a welcome presentation from Dr. Wilma Wooten, County Public Health Officer, Saunders said.
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The FABBA Show delivers an homage to pop sensation ABBA that will take you on a magical journey back to the disco and the '70s. 6 p.m. at Alga Norte Community Park, 6565 Alicante Rd, Carlsbad.
FRIDAY SUMMER JAZZ
Take in the sultry, sophisticated sounds of jazz, sway to the seductive rhythms of bossa nova, and lose yourself to the upbeat vibes of Latin jazz. Special guest Gilbert Castellanos. 4 to 10 p.m. Aug. 11 at Amaya at Fairmont Grand Del Mar, 5300 Grand del Mar Ct, San Diego.
THE SULLY BAND
The Sully Band, voted Best Live Band at the 2020 San Diego Music Awards, is a 10-piece beast of a band, playing covers and originals. $20, 6 p.m. at Belly Up, 160 S Cedros Ave, Solana Beach.
BACK 2 SCHOOL RALLY
Kicking off the school year with performances by student groups and hearing the story of Escondido Union School District as told through interviews with staff on stage. 10:30 a.m. at California Center for the Arts, 340 N Escondido Blvd, Escondido.
‘PHANTOM OF THE OPERA’
A thrilling and romantic account of the legendary Phantom, a musical genius who dwells deep beneath a majestic opera house in Paris. The final shows are at 7 p.m on Aug. 11 & 12 and 2
p.m. on Aug. 13 at Howard Brubeck Theatre at Palomar College, 1140 W Mission Rd, San Marcos.
ICA SAN DIEGO ART CAMPS
ICA San Diego hosts six sessions camps offering different art experiences. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 11 at ICA San Diego North, 1550 S El Camino Real, Encinitas.
DINE-IN MOVIES
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poolside cinema experience at Lakehouse Resort! Located on the 80-acre Lake San Marcos, Lakehouse Resort is hosting Dive-in Movies on the pool deck all summer long. $10-$20, 8 p.m. at Lakehouse Hotel & Resort, 1105 La Bonita Dr, San Marcos.
‘PIPPIN’
North Coast Repertory concludes a record-breaking Season 41 with the captivating musical, “Pippin.” $68, Multiple shows running through Aug. 20. North Coast Repertory Theatre, 987 Lomas Santa Fe Dr, Solana Beach.
JOB READY WORKSHOP
Get the chance to prepare a resume, practice interviewing and learn inside tips about the hiring process during three workshops. Visit or call (760)
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PRETZEL SCULPTURES
Enjoy a special garden workshop in the Trudy Bronner Discovery Garden with Jimbo’s Naturally Escondido. 11 to 11:30 a.m. Aug. 11 at San Diego Children’s Discovery Museum, 320 N. Broadway, Escondido.
BLOOD DRIVE
Anyone 17 and older, who weighs at least 114 pounds and is in good health, may be eligible to donate. A good meal and plenty of fluids are recommended prior to donation. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 11 at Seagate Condominiums-Carlsbad, 6555 Sea Gate Rd, Carlsbad.
DISCOVERY DAYS
Join The Forum Carlsbad and San Diego Children’s Discovery Museum
to 2 p.m. on Aug. 11 at The Forum Carlsbad, 1923 Calle Barcelona, Carlsbad.
AUG. 12
MELINDA WEST
Melinda West singing with KC Grifant, Dennis K. Crosby and Tiffany Brown. 3 to 5 p.m. on Aug. 12 at Artifact Books, 603 S Coast Hwy 101, Encinitas.
COASTAL GEOLOGY
Batiquitos Lagoon will be hosting a presentation on coastal geology. 10 a.m. at Batiquitos Lagoon, 7380 Gabbiano Ln, Carlsbad.
EAGLES TRIBUTE
Desperado has become one of the best and most well known Eagles tributes in the United States. $18, 8 p.m. at Belly Up, 160 S Cedros Ave, Solana Beach.
FREE SKATE LESSONS!
Learn how to skateboard with local pros and Olympians at Skate Rising!. 9 to 11 a.m. Aug. 12 at En-
cinitas Community Park 425 Santa Fe Dr., Encinitas Blvd, Encinitas.
ESCONDIDO ARTS EXHIBIT
Art exhibit and reception at the Escondido Arts Partnership Municipal Gallery featuring work from Howard Burdick, Wayne Adachi, Patricia Hunter and Berthis Myers. 4 to 7 p.m. Aug. 12 at Escondido Arts Partnership Municipal Gallery, 262 E Grand Ave, Escondido.
BEACH BLANKET MOVIE
The City of Solana Beach’s Parks and Recreation Commission is hosting the 18th annual Beach Blanket Movie Night at Fletcher Cove Park. This family friendly event is free and open to the public. 6 to 10 p.m. on Aug. 12 at Fletcher Cove Park, 111 S Sierra Ave, Solana Beach.
LANDES CENTER REOPENS
The center, located in the Tri City neighborhood, was reactivated by the Oceanside Parks & Recreation, Housing & Neighborhood Services and the Library Departments. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 12 at John Landes Park, 2855 Cedar Rd, Oceanside.
BLOOD DRIVE
Anyone 17 and older who weighs at least 114 pounds and is in good health may be eligible to donate. A good meal and plenty of fluids are recommended prior to donation. 7:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Aug. 12 at Lomas Santa Fe Plaza, 931 Lomas Santa Fe Dr, Solana Beach.
CARDIFF FARMERS MARKET
Join us for the new Cardiff Farmers Market! Certified California Farmers market featuring locally sourced produce along with craft vendors and local makers. 5 p.m. at MiraCosta San Elijo Campus, 3333 Manchester Ave, Encinitas.
NERD COMEDY NIGHT
A unique event that combines the best of both worlds — nerdy humor and stand-up comedy — for a night of laughs and good times. $15, 8 p.m. at New Village Arts Theatre, 2787 State St, Carlsbad.
‘WEEKEND WITH PICASSO’
In this one-man tour de force based on Picasso’s writings, writer/performer Herbert Siguenza takes on the role of the legendary artist, inviting the audience into Picasso’s private studio for an intimate and revealing weekend as he prepares to deliver six new works to a buyer by Monday morning. Shows run from Aug. 12 to Sept. 3 at New Village Arts Theatre, 2787 State St, Carlsbad.
Control Flyers is hosting National Model Aviation Day at Johnson Field in Fallbrook from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Aug. 12 where you can learn more about Radio Control Aircraft and sign up for free flying lessons. For further information, please visit www.palomarrcflyers. com. Palomar RC Flyers Johnson Field, Pankey Rd & CA-76, Fallbrook.
SANTA FE KLAN
Surging hip hop artist Santa Fe Klan will perform live at San Diego’s Pechanga Arena at 7:30 p.m. on Aug. 12 at Pechanga Arena, 3500 Sports Arena Blvd, San Diego.
DENTIST GRAND OPENING
Celebrate the new Escondido location’s grand opening with a free dental check up and fun fair. 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. on Aug. 12 at The Super Dentist, 390 W Valley Pkwy, Escondido.
SAN DIEGO LOYAL
San Diego Loyal SC goes head-to-head with Memphis 901 FC starting at 2 p.m. on Aug. 12 at Torero Stadium in San Diego. The match is a part of the USLChampionship. Tickets on sale now. 7 p.m. at Torero Stadium, 5998 Alcala Park, San Diego.
BREAST MILK DRIVE
In partnership with University of California Health Milk Bank, TrueCare is hosting a breast milk drive during its annual health fair to collect nutritious, human donor milk to babies in need. 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Aug. 12 at TrueCare San Marcos Health Center, 150 Valpreda Rd, San Marcos.
YOUNG DUBLINERS
After thirty years as one of the world’s leading Celtic Rock bands, The Young Dubliners have begun work on their tenth studio album while still maintaining their busy tour schedule. 8 p.m. at Belly Up, 160 S Cedros Ave, Solana Beach.
BLOOD DRIVE
Anyone 17 and older, who weighs at least 114 pounds and is in good health, may be eligible to donate. A good meal and plenty of fluids are recommended prior to donation. 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Aug. 13 at Calvary Chapel - Vista, 885 E Vista Way, Vista.
THE CODY CARTER BAND
The Cody Carter Band will debut at Civita Park with a mix of country music favorites – country classics, new songs by popular artists and a few originals. 3 p.m. at Civita Park, 7960 Civita Blvd, San Diego.
SOUL SUNDAY SESSIONS
Immerse in the soul-
ful vibes of Grand Social’s Sunday music sessions showcasing the best of Soul, R&B, and Motown. Brisa Lauren, a gifted soul singer and songwriter who fronts the award-winning band T. 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. Aug. 13 at Fairmont Grand Lobby, 5300 Grand del Mar Ct, San Diego.
DENE DAVIDSON BAND
Dene Davidson Band will include some of the Young Lions on Sundays for jam sessions. Cool Jazz and Hot Fun. 6 p.m. at Jazzy Wishbone, 234 S Coast Hwy, Oceanside.
ROTATING GALLERY
Stop in Monthly, as the entire gallery changes out with new art for the enjoyment of the public. Something for everyone. 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 13 at North Coastal Art Gallery (COAL), 300 Carlsbad Village Dr, Carlsbad.
BRUSH PEN CALLIGRAPHY
Hadley & Ren invites you to join in on an afternoon full of fundamental writing skills, fancy pens and fun. Two Brush Pen Calligraphy workshops will take place on Aug. 13 with the first session from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. followed by a second session from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. The workshops are $85 a ticket. More info at inkandinnuendos.com/workshops.
JAZZ EVENSONG
Jazz in the heart of the village, every Sunday free and open to the public. 4 to 5:30 p.m. Aug. 13 at St. Michael’s-by-the-Sea Episcopal Church, 2775 Carlsbad Blvd, Carlsbad.
BACKPACK DRIVE
Help the Village Church collect 100 backpacks for underserved San Diego area children from grades K-6. The church’s mission partner, Care House, will fill them with snacks and school supplies for children at four elementary schools. Just purchase some backpacks and drop them off on Sunday, Aug. 6, Aug. 13 or Aug. 20 at the Village Church. Donations are also welcome, make checks payable to the Village Church and note “backpacks” on the memo line. For more info, email gretchens@villagechurch. org. Village Community Presbyterian Church, 6225 Paseo Delicias, Rancho Santa Fe.
AUG. 14
‘AN ILIAD’
Prepare to be spellbound by the riveting return engagement of “An Iliad” at North Coast Repertory Theatre. $49, 7:30 p.m. on Aug. 14 & Aug. 15, North Coast Repertory Theatre, 987 Lomas Santa Fe Dr, Solana Beach.
STAR THEATRE IMPROV 101
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want to learn a new style? Improv 101 is for you. This six-week course applies the Upright Citizens’ Brigade Method under instructor Daniel Watts. $199 for sixweek session starting Sept. 11, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Mondays at Star Theatre Company, 402 N Coast Hwy, Oceanside.
AUG. 15
BEETLEJUICE: THE MUSICAL
“Beetlejuice: The Musical” is coming to San Diego. Peformances run from Aug. 15 to Aug. 20 at San Diego Civic Theater, 1100 3rd Ave, San Diego.
AUG. 16
COFFEE & CONVERSATION
Join Vista Chamber of Commerce member and Community Engagement Director Kent Leithold and Membership Development Specialist Caleb Rosado for a morning coffee. 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. on Aug. 16 at Cat & Craft Cafe, 3211 Business Park Dr, Vista.
GOP CLUB
The Republican Club of North County welcomes County Supervisor Jim Desmond as its August speaker. Desmond will update the club on “Homelessness, the New Electricity Proposal, and Transportation.” $35, 12 p.m. at El Camino Country Club, 3202 Vista Way, Oceanside.
AUSTRALIAN PINK FLOYD S
Australian Pink Floyd Show, a Pink Floyd trbiute band, is coming to San Diego. 7:30 p.m. on Aug. 16 & Aug. 17 at Humphreys Concerts by the Bay, 2241 Shelter Island Dr, San Diego.
CULTURED ICE CREAM
Learn how to make cultured milk products (dairy & vegan) through fermentation, and celebrate summer by indulging in cultured ice cream.* 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Aug. 16 at Maya Moon Collective, 3349 Adams Ave, San Diego.
STAR ACTORS COLLECTIVE
A six-week actor’s workshop for performers 18 and older to collect and work on the craft of acting. Small
workshop size limited to 12 people. Learn about character development, scene work, cold reads, audition preparation, monologues or vocals, Master Classes, script analysis, improvisation and more under instructors David Schultz and Al Valletta. $259 for six-week session, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Wednesdays at Star Theatre Company, 402 N. Coast Hwy, Oceanside.
AUG. 17
TAB BENOIT
Tab Benoit is a Grammy nominated singer, songwriter and guitarist who has built a remarkable 30-plus-year career on the foundation of his gritty and soulful Delta swamp blues. $43, 8 p.m. at Belly Up, 160 S Cedros Ave, Solana Beach.
ENCINITAS CRUISE NIGHTS
The Encinitas 101 MainStreet Association announces its 24th annual presentation of Encinitas Cruise Nights, including new and familiar car clubs and local, live bands. 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Aug. 17 at Downtown Encinitas, 1403 Encinitas Blvd, Encinitas.
AUSTRALIAN PINK FLOYD
Australian Pink Floyd Show is coming to San Diego!. 7:30 p.m. at Humphreys Concerts by the bay, 2241 Shelter Island Dr, San Diego.
AUG. 18
TAB BENOIT
Tab Benoit is a Grammy nominated singer, songwriter and guitarist who has built a remarkable 30-plus-year career on the foundation of his gritty and soulful Delta swamp blues. $43, 9 p.m. at Belly Up, 160 S Cedros Ave, Solana Beach.
ATOMIC GROOVE
Atomic Groove has been San Diego’s premier Variety Dance Band for all occasions since 1995. 5:30 to 8 p.m. Aug. 18 at Belly Up, 160 S Cedros Ave, Solana Beach.
HAVANA NIGHTS
Experience the allure of Havana with tantaliz ing bites, enticing cocktails, and expert cigar rolling as
you take in the infectious rhythms of Fercho, easily considered one of San Diego’s top Latin Cub. 4 to 10 p.m. Aug. 18 at Fairmont Grand Lobby, 5300 Grand del Mar Ct, San Diego.
NEPTUNE DAYS
We’re excited to announce the first annual Neptune Days Encinitas Ocean Fest, a celebration of the city’s beach culture and surfy heritage on Aug. 18 & 19 brought to you by local nonprofits Encinitas Lifesaving Association and One with the Ocean. The two-day fest will include a first-ever Moonlight Bootlegger’s Cup Lifeguard Competition and public events, such as the individual mile swim and four person swim relay. 5 to 8 p.m. on Aug. 18 and all day Aug. 19 at Moonlight Beach, 398 B St, Encinitas.
JOB READY WORKSHOP
Get the chance to prepare a resume, practice interviewing and learn inside tips about the hiring process during three workshops. Visit or call (760) 435-5600 to register for the workshop series. This is a free event. 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Aug. 18 at Oceanside Civic Center Library, 330 N Coast Hwy, Oceanside.
OOLY WAREHOUSE SALE!
OOLY, the woman-owned, San Diego-based company invites the community to its headquarters to take advantage of deeply discounted products to kick off the new school year. 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. Aug. 18 at OOLY Headquarters, 5607 Palmer Way, Carlsbad.
Join The Forum Carlsbad and San Diego Children’s Discovery Museum at Discovery Days this summer. Guests can enjoy five, rotating, hands-on exhibits designed to engage families in STEM activities. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 18 at The Forum Carlsbad, 1923 Calle Barcelona, Carlsbad.
THE FABBA SHOW
Direct from the U.K. and back by popular demand, The FABBA Show is now America's most renowned, authentic, and truly sensational tribute to ABBA. $18, 9 p.m. at Belly Up, 160 S Cedros Ave, Solana Beach.
ANIMAL HERO AWARDS
The event will raise money for local critically ill pets, helping San Diego families and pet parents pay for life-saving veterinary care that they otherwise could not afford. $275, 5 to 8:30 p.m. Aug. 19 at Brick, 2863 Historic Decatur Rd, San Diego.
O’SIDE DEMOCRATIC CLUB
The Oceanside Democratic Club presents René Tarver as the August guest speaker. 9 a.m. at El Camino Country Club, 3202 Vista Way, Oceanside.
ENCINITAS WALKING TOUR
Historical Downtown Encinitas Walking Tour offered by the Encinitas Historical Society. 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Aug. 19 at Encinitas Historical Society, 390 W F St, Encinitas.
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