The Coast News, December 27, 2024

SANTA WATCH

Every December, local families track Santa’s Yuletide journey over San Diego County through NORAD’s Santa Tracker. Story on 19.

O’side duo brings gift of song

Local man linked to Wisconsin shooter

By Leo Place

CARLSBAD — A 20-year-old Carlsbad man has been ordered to surrender his guns after authorities said he communicated with the teenage girl who committed a fatal school shooting in Wisconsin, allegedly expressing his own plans to carry out a deadly attack against a government building.

Police and FBI agents went to the home of Alexander Paffendorf on Dec. 17 to seize his guns and ammunition after a

San Diego Superior Court judge approved a gun violence restraining order, according to The Associated Press.

The station reported that the restraining order said, in part: “During an FBI interview, Paffendorf admitted to the FBI agents that he told Rupnow that he would arm himself with explosives and a gun and that he would target a government building.’’

It was not clear if

‘HALL’ OF FAME

Lawsuit targets ex-CEO

Former

MainStreet worker alleges abuse

By Samantha Nelson OCEANSIDE

— A former employee of MainStreet Oceanside has filed a lawsuit against the nonprofit organization and its former chief executive officer, alleging sexual harassment, a hostile work environment and wrongful termination.

The lawsuit, filed on Dec. 4 in Vista Superior Court, claims ex-CEO Gumaro Escarcega created a “hostile” workplace by frequently humiliating and sexually harassing former employee Haley Riggi during her tenure.

Riggi’s lawsuit seeks damages for the alleged harassment and wrongful termination.

“What began as a promising and fulfilling outward-facing role quickly devolved into a daily nightmare of sexual harassment, crude remarks and emotional abuse,” the lawsuit states.

Riggi, who joined MainStreet Oceanside in August 2022 as a lead events coordinator before transitioning to sales and events coordinator, alleges Escarcega’s behavior included inappropriate comments, unwanted physical contact and public humiliation.

“In one particularly disturbing instance, during a meeting at a local fire station, he asked [Riggi] if ‘she was wet’ and whether ‘it’ was ‘running down her leg’ while leaning over to examine her geni-

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Couple’s Hacienda Singers unite seniors through song in Oceanside. 9

Carlsbad High senior guard Jake Hall, reigning San Diego Section Player of the Year, has led the Lancers to an impressive 8-0 start in his final high school season, with his sights set on a section title and state championship before heading to UC San Diego. Story on 16.

Photo by Rudy Schmoke

Carlsbad’s Premier Public Glassblowing Studio + Gallery

Nestled in the historic Barrio community of Carlsbad Village, Barrio Glassworks is a public glassblowing studio and retail gallery that offers visitors an immersive experience into the mesmerizing art of glassblowing. With an open viewing section, guests can observe skilled artisans transform molten glass into exquisite pieces, providing a unique glimpse into this ancient craft.

The gallery features an ever-changing selection of glassware, sculptures, and gift items that are contemporary, beautiful, and handcrafted by local glass artists. From delicate ornaments to intricate vases, each piece reflects the creativity and craftsmanship of the artists, making it an ideal destination for art enthusiasts and collectors alike.

Currently, Barrio Glassworks is proud to feature the exhibition “Narratives” artist Susan Hirsch. A master of fusion glass, Hirsch’s work embodies bold design and clear focus, often incorporating poetry, lyrics, or other messages embedded in multilayered patterns and textures. Her pieces invite viewers to explore the endless possibilities of glass as a medium, offering a profound and reflective experience. The exhibition will continue through Spring 2025, providing ample opportunity for visitors to engage with her compelling creations.

For those inspired to delve deeper, Barrio Glassworks offers hands-on lessons and workshops. Participants can learn the fundamentals of glassblowing, guided by experienced instructors, and create their own unique pieces. These sessions cater to various skill levels, ensuring an enriching experience for all.

Located at 3060 Roosevelt Street, Barrio Glassworks is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., and Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Whether you’re an art aficionado or simply curious about the art of glassblowing, Barrio Glassworks offers a captivating journey into the world of glass artistry! You can also browse their beautiful inventory and order online at www.barrioglassworks.com

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Oceanside OKs safe parking site

By Samantha Nelson

OCEANSIDE — The city will launch a new safe parking lot program in early 2025, partnering with Dreams for Change, a San Diego-based nonprofit that provides secure parking and supportive services for unhoused individuals and families.

The City Council unanimously approved a oneyear, $229,368 agreement with Dreams for Change to operate the program at 1919 Apple Street, near the Fire Mountain community. The site, currently in escrow, will also house the North County LGBTQ Resource Center, which will serve as host once its purchase is finalized.

Oceanside joins other local North County cities, including Vista and Encinitas, which also have safe parking programs run by Jewish Family Services, a separate organization from Dreams for Change.

Dreams for Change, selected for its extensive experience running similar programs across San Di-

ego County since 2010, has helped over 6,100 individuals, achieving a housing stabilization rate of 30% to 35%, according to city officials.

The program will provide a secure overnight parking option for 25 to 35 vehicles, accommodating small and large RVs. In addition to offering a safe place to sleep, it will provide amenities such as bathrooms, showers, food, water, and trash services.

Participants will also have access to wraparound services, including housing navigation, workforce training, financial literacy, and resource referrals.

“We need this to work,” said Oceanside resident and houseless advocate Sunny Soto-Briscoe, who runs Sunny Street Outreach, a local program providing meals to the unhoused. “We have a lot of eyes on us right now when it comes to addressing our houseless crisis – this is going to be so good for our

City mulls L7 park designation

By Walker Armstrong ENCINITAS —

The Encinitas City Council took a significant step last week toward designating the L7 parcel on Quail Gardens Drive as parkland, advancing discussions on the future of the long-debated site while balancing concerns over the city’s affordable housing needs.

At its Dec. 18 meeting, the council unanimously approved a motion on the item, initiated by newly elected Councilmember Jim O’Hara and Councilmember Luke Shaffer, to direct city staff to prepare a report evaluating the process of downzoning the L7 parcel for public or semi-public use as a community park.

The report will also assess other city-owned properties not currently designated as parkland and determine whether rezoning them is appropriate.

During the meeting, several speakers, including residents, city officials, and council members, emphasized the critical shortage of parkland in Encinitas, noting the city’s deficit of over 400 acres of recreational space.

Mayor Bruce Ehlers highlighted the increasing density along Quail Gardens Drive, where more than 1,000 housing units are planned or under construction, including the Fox Point Farms development.

“Those families ... are going to want a park, and this is exactly the right place

for a park,” Ehlers said.

“This lot should be a park. It was, it is, it should be.”

O’Hara presented a graphic showing the parcel’s location within a one-mile radius of approximately 1,100 homes, underscoring the area’s need for accessible green space. He argued that creating a park at the site would help reduce vehicle miles traveled (VMT) by allowing nearby residents to walk or bike to a local park rather than driving across the city.

“Putting a park there actually reduces VMTs rather than driving across the city to get to the larger park by Vons,” O’Hara said, referring to the Encinitas Community Park.

Deputy Mayor Joy Lyndes acknowledged the challenges of balancing the city’s parks and affordable housing needs.

“Affordable housing is such an emotional topic, I hear about it more than parks from my constituents,” Lyndes said.

Despite voicing support for affordable housing, she

emphasized her commitment to parks, citing her decades of experience designing and planning them.

“I fully support L7 as a park, but I also believe we must continue the conversation about affordable housing in the appropriate areas

of the city,” she said.

Affordable Housing

Public speakers overwhelmingly supported preserving L7 as a park. Young resident Oliver Pratt, who has raised $15,000 for a potential park at the site by selling upcycled golf balls, urged the council to move forward.

“I’ve been thinking about ways to keep our community involved and help fund a park,” said Pratt, who proposed a “buy a brick” program to further fundraising efforts. “I’m so proud to be in Encinitas, and I love and appreciate my community.”

While the motion to explore downzoning L7 received unanimous support, discussions revealed a divide over the city’s handling of affordable housing. Sev-

APPLE PLAZA will host Oceanside’s new safe parking program, set to launch in early 2025. Photo by Samantha Nelson

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Beware charity scams

By Summer Stephan

During the holiday season, we often reflect on what we are thankful for and how we can help others in need. Many of us get into the spirit of charitable giving and want to help organizations with generous donations for taking care of our community, including giving to nonprofits that help after natural disasters such as wildfires or hurricanes.

But not all charities are real: Some are scams.

Nobody chooses to get scammed. But tricksters have figured out how to impersonate real charities to swindle money from caring people. In recent years, scammers have been caught impersonating charities online, calling people pretending to work for reputable charities, and even knocking on people’s doors in a big effort to con people out of money.

Rather than not donating at all, here are steps you can take to avoid scammers while continuing to give to important causes this holiday season.

• Number one is asking questions.

• Ask if the charity is registered with the Attorney General’s Registry of Charitable Trusts.

• All charities operating in California including telemarketers soliciting donations are required to reg-

ister.

• If they aren’t registered, don’t donate.

• If donating to a national charity outside of California, ask if they are a registered public 501(c)(3) organization with the IRS?

• What is their Employee Identification Number, (EIN)? If they don’t have one, do not donate.

• You can also use the Tax-Exempt Organization Search (TEOS) tool at www. irs.gov to locate a charity’s exemption status.

• Donate to charities that you know and trust.

• Don’t assume that charities are part of a bigger organization without asking questions.

• Google it. Do your research about the organization. Find out how your donation will be used, but also be aware of look-alike websites.

• You can also search www.charitynavigator.org and www.give.org for a list of legitimate charities.

• Don’t be pressured by telemarketers’ tactics or even threats.

• If they are not going to give you time to ask questions or do your research, don’t donate. Urgency is a red flag. Legitimate charities are willing to wait for you to do your homework.

• Don’t be pressured by doorknocker charities. Often, people will go door to door asking for money for

charitable causes.

• If you decide to donate, never give out your Social Security number or other personal identifying information.

• Do not donate by check. In the scam mentioned above, a donor gave the scammer a personal check with her bank account number.

• Always protect your personal identifying information. Using a credit card is the safest way to donate and will document your donation, which can be disputed and easily canceled if you later discover your donation was compromised.

If you suspect you were scammed out of a donation:

• Report the incident to the Federal Trade Commission.

• File a consumer complaint with the California Attorney General.

• If the donation was made online, you can also report the incident to the FBI.

I hope these tips you will help you avoid the grinches this holiday season. On behalf of our entire team at the District Attorney’s Office, which is dedicated to building safe and healthy communities, we wish you a joyful and safe holiday season.

Summer Stephan is the district attorney for San Diego County.

Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, I’d like to comment on the picture of Santa Claus cruising down Highway 101 in the 67th Encinitas Holiday Parade.

Santa or St. Nicholas lived in Asia Minor, which is now Turkey, during the 4th century. He was born into a Christian family that taught him the importance of generosity and helping the poor. So he used his wealth to help sailors, the poor, the homeless, children and orphans.

To the children, Nicolas was known to give them toys and candy. As a church bishop, he participated in the Council of Nicaea in which they dealt with the Christian doctrine of Jesus’ divinity.

Arius was promoting the unbiblical heresy emphasizing Christ’s humanity. According to Scripture, the council formulated that Jesus is both fully God and fully man, or the hypostatic union.

There is a legend that St. Nicholas overheard that a poor family didn’t have the dowry money for their daughters’ marriages. So, he threw some gold coins through the window that landed in the girls’ stockings hanging over the fireplace to dry. Thus the custom of St. Nick putting gifts in the children’s stockings.

Newsom, California haven’t been bullied

California has far more population than any of the other six states with whom it shares the Colorado River, a major water lifeline for the entire American Southwest.

This state also has 12 more electoral college votes when it comes to picking presidents than the other six combined.

But taken together, Arizona, Utah, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico and Wyoming possess 12 U.S. Senate seats to just two for California.

So in the very recent time of severe drought and bottomed-out reservoirs along the Colorado, there was a serious threat that California could suffer from water-related bullying, especially since President Biden counted on at least some of those Southwestern senators for support on Capitol Hill, from budgets to building bridges and confirming federal judges. The Interior Department he still controls also gets the final say on any new water arrangements along the Colorado.

So it’s been up to Gov. Gavin Newsom to make sure California wasn’t bullied into losing much of this critical resource. He needed to see that California farmers and other residents would not suffer more severe water rationing than folks in the other river basin states, who initially wanted to penalize this state for being large. At least for now, that has been staved off.

Newsom, of course, has been criticized — often justifiably — for many moves, but never has taken kindly to bullying of himself or California. One example: When Florida’s Gov. Ron DeSantis claimed his state is more successful in business and at fighting off diseases than California, Newsom shot right back.

He used epithets like “Gov. DeathSantis” and aired television ads in Florida touting both greater success against the coronavirus pandemic and more freedoms in general in California than under DeSantis in Florida, where women can’t decide for themselves whether or not to bear children.

Teachers there also may not discuss gay or transgender life in most public school classrooms. Newsom also notes DeSantis has spurred schoolhouse bans on books he dislikes, including prize-winning best-sellers like Toni Morrison’s “Beloved,” and Margaret Atwood’s “The Handmaid’s Tale.”

Newsom rejected changes in history textbooks demanded by DeSantis before letting Florida schools buy them.

The result: Publishers did not kowtow to DeSantis, maintaining their sales to California, where textbook purchases are far larger.

So it was never likely Newsom would cave in to the attempt by other Colorado River basin states to force California to give up a far greater percentage of its water use due to drought than any of them would.

Newsom didn’t conduct the direct negotiating. His appointees did that, getting tough because they knew Newsom would reject any deal that trampled California.

The governor gets both praise and criticism for pushing changes to the California Environmental Quality Act that would give citizens less say than now over building projects that could seriously affect them.

He is blasted fairly for doing the bidding of developers and utilities who help fund his campaigns. He admits to mistakes during the coronavirus pandemic.

But he lets neither critics nor supporters bully him.

As a result, California will probably lose only a fair share of its Colorado River water take, and federal funds will likely compensate farmers and others for losses that may create. Farms in the Imperial Valley in the state’s southeast corner are now the biggest users, per capita, of Colorado River water. They will voluntarily cut use by about 10%, getting about $250 million for reducing crops.

Two years from now, after the 2023-24 winter’s bonanza of rain and snow is likely drained out, for the most part, there figures to be more wrangling over the river.

Those talks may drag on into 2027, so it could be up to California’s next governor — identity currently unknown — to carry on Newsom’s refusal to be bullied.

But for the moment, Newsom’s “Don’t tread on me” attitude has won the day, so long as the Interior Department under new President Donald Trump sticks with the latest arrangement, as expected. That successful negotiation figures to prove more important in the long run for both California’s environment and economy than any Newsom mistakes on other issues.

Email Thomas Elias at tdelias@aol.com.

Mark A. Peter Solana Beach

City attorney retires

By Samantha Nelson OCEANSIDE —

The Oceanside City Council

wished a warm farewell on Dec. 18 to longtime City Attorney John Mullen, who has retired after working 19 years for the city.

Mullen, who joined the city in March 2006, leaves a legacy of accomplishments, including establishing an in-house municipal law office that eliminated most outside counsel expenses while retaining a highly experienced legal team.

According to city records, Mullen missed just one council meeting during his tenure.

The council officially declared Dec. 18 John Mullen Day in Oceanside to honor his contributions.

“One of the reasons I’m ready to go right now is because I know our team is ready, trained and capable of handling all the various problems that are going to emerge over the next 20 years or so,” Mullen said during the meeting, crediting his staff for the office’s many accomplishments.

Mullen also thanked his wife for her patience throughout his career and the council for supporting his office.

“You funded our office such that we’ve been able to handle all of our legal work in house,” he said. “Without that support, we wouldn’t have been able to accomplish it.”

Mayor Esther Sanchez praised Mullen’s leadership and professionalism.

“In the past 19 years, John has really done such a phenomenal job for the city,” Sanchez said. “I thank you, John, for everything that you’ve done for us.”

Councilmember Eric Joyce highlighted Mullen’s role in fostering public trust.

“Our number one charge is to make sure that the public trusts us, and I think you’ve done a phenomenal job of making sure that’s part of the mission and have stayed central to it,” Joyce said.

Before joining Oceanside, Mullen worked as a deputy city attorney for San Diego from 1992 to 2004, focusing on land use litigation. His cases included defending redevelopment efforts at the former Naval Training Center and protecting the San Dieguito River Valley as open space.

In Oceanside, Mullen’s work included negotiating the development of the Seabird and Mission

Comic store break-in costs $10K in damage

By Leo Place

SAN

MARCOS

— Last week, a break-in at a San Marcos comic and game store left the small business with thousands of dollars in damages right before the holidays, but its owners are trying to stay positive despite the uncertain times.

Two individuals broke into Knowhere Games & Comics around 5 a.m. on Dec. 17, destroying the front door, two large display cases, and some merchandise. Store owner Mathias Lewis said he was alerted by his security system and saw two men on security footage smashing and kicking things in the store.

Lewis said while police responded within three minutes of being called, the suspects had left the scene when they arrived. However, their vehicle and license plate were caught on camera and are being used in the investigation.

The destroyed property costs around $10,000, but thankfully, the individuals failed to take anything of real value, despite there being high-value items in the display cases they broke, such as rare trading cards, Lewis said.

“I figured by the time I got there, they would have ran off with $5,000 dollars worth of stuff,” Lewis said. “It is sheer luck that they seemed to be completely ignorant of the industry we deal with.”

Still, the incident devastated the store, which opened in 2016. Located in Los Vallecitos Business Center, Knowhere is a hub for rare and unique comics, including comics from smallpress and local authors and tabletop and card games and figurines.

It also serves as a space for folks to join and play games like Dungeons & Dragons and Magic: The Gathering.

After the break-in, Lewis immediately went to work cleaning up the shop with the help of a loyal customer and his business partner, Ken Slack’s father. They opened again on Wednesday, and have been working

to get everything repaired.

“Thanks to a lot of hard work and those two wonderful supporting people, we were able to open up the next day. Insurance is not gooing to do a lot, so we’re hoping to make up that profit,” Lewis said.

Since the break-in, Lewis said there has been an outpouring of support from customers and the community at large. Many individuals have come in to make purchases, and businesses in the community have offered to fix the glass and other broken items at reduced prices.

The response from the community has been heartwarming for Lewis. While this incident is causing hardship for the store and its staff, he said they are lucky to have such a supportive community and that not all businesses can recover from such an event.

“Little incidents like this can be the make-or-break that can kill a small busi-

Vargas to resign from supervisors

By Leo Place SAN DIEGO — Nora Vargas

has announced her resignation as the District 1 representative on the San Diego County Board of Supervisors, citing personal safety concerns, just weeks after being re-elected to a second term.

In a Dec. 20 statement, Vargas, the current board chair, announced that she would step down at the end of her current term on Jan. 6 and will not be sworn in for a second four-year term. Vargas was first elected in 2020 and claimed an easy victory in her re-election bid in November, earning 62% of the vote over opponent Alejandro Galicia’s 38%.

“Due to personal safety and security reasons, I will not take the oath of office for a second term,” she said. “It has been my honor to serve in public office during unprecedented times, including the past four years on the San Diego County Board of Supervisors.

“Whether serving as an elected board member on the Southwestern College Governing Board for seven years or as your first Latina County Supervisor, I’ve had the privilege of leading transformative initiatives in the County of San Diego and beyond for nearly 30 years, alongside many of you. My priority has always been our community, ensuring that everyone can be seen, heard and have a chance to thrive.’’

Vargas did not clarify what the “personal and security reasons” were, but she has been absent from several meetings over the past year and has struggled with illness resulting from nodules on her vocal cords.

At the board’s most recent meeting on Dec. 10, Vargas could only speak quietly, requiring Supervisor Terra Lawson-Remer to repeat some of her statements and lead portions of the meeting.

VARGAS will step down after winning reelection last month.

discussions of hot-button issues. At the same Dec. 10 meeting, Vargas had to call a recess during a debate on a controversial immigration policy due to a person screaming in the chambers.

With Vargas’s resignation, the board can fill her seat via an appointment or special election. It is unclear at this time what the next steps will be.

Current District 4 Supervisor Monica Montgomery Steppe was the last supervisor appointed to the board, filling the vacancy left by disgraced former Supervisor Nathan Fletcher in 2023 in the wake of his post-scandal resignation.

After his resignation, Vargas succeeded Fletcher as board chair and has held the title since.

The board member called herself a “Guerrera at her core,” and said she is proud of her work over the past four years.

“Some of my proudest accomplishments include spearheading disaster response and recovery efforts, navigating the complexities of the pandemic, and driving systemic change so that our government serves all members of our community, not just a select few,’’ she said. “I’ve worked tirelessly to address the inequalities that have plagued our community for far too long. I’m proud of the progress we’ve made together.

ness,” Lewis said. “I think we’re lucky and blessed enough with the community we have, that we’re gonna be okay.”

Giving back is a priority for Knowhere, which works with San Marcos High School to provide comics to the school’s library. The store also recently donated $2,000 worth of comic books and games to families in need during the holidays through Palomar College’s Extended Opportunities Programs and Services.

While some individuals have offered donations to the store after the break-in, Lewis is encouraging them to instead put that money toward purchasing comics from the store and donating them to local schools.

“I love this industry and I love the community, and if I can get people reading comics and playing games, and not just living on their cell phones, that’s worth it,” Lewis said.

Supervisor meetings have also become more vitriolic and unruly in recent years, especially during

Vargas has also served as the chair of the SANDAG Board since early 2023.

City News Service contributed to this report.

Escondido man dies after fleeing car crash

By Leo Place

SAN MARCOS —

A 22-year-old man who crashed his vehicle into a dividing wall on state Route 78 on Dec. 20 was struck and killed while attempting to run away from the scene on foot, California Highway Patrol reported this weekend. The man, an Escondido resident, was driving eastbound on the 78 near Nordahl Road around 7 p.m. when he crashed for unknown reasons into the center dividing wall. He then exited his vehicle and attempted to run across the westbound lanes, where he was struck by multiple vehicles, according to CHP.

First responders with San Marcos Fire and Paramedics as well as CHP responded to the incident, but the driver died from his injuries at the scene. The incident is currently under investigation, and it has not been confirmed whether alcohol or drugs were a contributing factor in the crash.

The identity of the man will be confirmed by the San Diego County Medical Examiner’s Office.

Anyone who witnessed the incident or who may have information is urged to contact the California Highway Patrol Oceanside Area office at 760-6433400.

SECURITY CAMERA footage shows two individuals breaking into Knowhere Games & Comics early in the morning of Dec. 17 in San Marcos. Courtesy photo/Mathias Lewis

TWO INDIVIDUALS broke into Knowhere Games & Comics in San Marcos last week, causing the small business $10,000 in damages. Courtesy photos/Mathias Lewis

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New district leaders seek unity, reform

By Leo Place REGION

— Several North County school boards are entering a new era of leadership following the recent election of new trustees, with members in some districts hopeful for unity and others seeking a change in the status quo.

The November election brought significant changes to several school boards, including the unseating or retirement of several incumbents. Some districts, such as Vista Unified School District, saw the election of two new trustees.

Vista Unified incumbent Trustee Cipriano Vargas was re-elected to a third term as the Area 4 representative alongside two new board members — retired teacher Sue Martin and parent Mike Markov — who replaced former trustees Rosemary Smithfield and Julie Kelly, both of whom retired.

president. Williams initially turned down a nomination for the president role by Allman but then reversed course, stating that as a new board member with a new perspective, she believes she could bring people together.

“I am not going to dance around the tension that I feel up here,” Williams said. “I would love nothing more than to serve as president and try to unify us together going forward, and try to reduce the tension up here and get us working together as a team.”

City taps temporary manager

By Walker Armstrong ENCINITAS —

“We need new leadership on this board. It’s one of the things that I ran on,” Martin said at her first board meeting on Dec. 17.

Leading up to the election, several candidates said they were running to bring change to the board, expressing concerns about the district’s use of money, handling of the school consolidation process, and what they saw as a lack of genuine community engagement.

Tensions among the new board were apparent as they appointed a board president and vice president at their Dec. 17 meeting. Vargas’s bid for board president was overruled by Martin, Markov and trustee Rena Marrocco, with Marrocco ultimately appointed

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president in a 3-2 vote.

Trustee Martha Alvarado, who served as board president for the past year, expressed concern about Marrocco’s ability to follow basic governance and decorum standards. She claimed that Marrocco refused to sign the board’s governance handbook, has stormed out of meetings, and sometimes speaks to others in a disrespectful manner.

“I'm concerned because you couldn't even commit to basic governance over the past two years, and that makes me sad,” Alvarado said.

Morocco said she votes for the good of her constituents and the children in the district and didn’t sign the governance handbook because she had grave concerns about it allegedly being used to tell her how to vote.

As president, she said she would like to see agendas be reorganized to move action items to the beginning for the benefit of attendees and have presentations take place toward the end.

“I believe all voices should be heard,” Marrocco said.

Marrocco has also been critical over the past year of district administrators like superintendent Matt Doyle and COO Shawn Loescher and often pushed back against board policies supported by the board majority.

Earlier this year, she was also one of two trustees to vote against placing a school bond measure on the November ballot, causing the district to miss out on a potential boost in funds.

Discussions about the school board's future are also taking place in the San Dieguito Union High School District, where board member relations have been fraught for several years.

In November, Area 4 trustee Michael Allman won re-election to a second term in a highly competitive race against campaign consultant Kevin Sabellico, and former Encinitas Union trustee Jodie Williams defeated financial services executive Kelly Friis in the Area 2 race.

On Dec. 16, the board agreed to appoint the newly elected Williams as board

Williams asked everyone to agree to turn over a new leaf and specifically asked Allman for “no surprises” in the future, which he agreed to. In the past, Allman has been criticized for blindsiding fellow trustees with resolutions and other materials at meetings without prior notice.

“I can commit to honesty and integrity in all of our relationships. That’s what I can commit to,” Allman said.

Trustee Rimga Viskanta, elected in 2022 and served as board president for the past year, noted that some issues between board members have become very personal. At a recent board meeting, she expressed that she would not be comfortable serving on a committee with Allman because of his treatment of her in the past.

“I do have to acknowledge the history, and it is hard,” Viskanta said. “I do feel I’ve been in a position where trust is lost somewhat through the two years; where I did feel that a trustee would go to the public and media, sort of attacking the district.”

Viskanta also asked Allman if he would commit to following board policy. Allman said he would not if it was a policy he disagreed with. However, Allman said he would like to see Williams take the lead on re-examining some policies so the board could discuss them further.

The board also agreed to appoint Jane Lea Smith as board vice president.

Another school district seeing substantial changes to its board is San Marcos Unified. However, compared to other districts, San Marcos Unified’s board proceedings are largely free of board member conflicts bleeding into meetings.

Sarah Ahmad was the only one out of three incumbents to be re-elected, with parent Heidi Herrick unseating Area A incumbent Carlos Ulloa and parent Lena Lauer Meum defeating Area D incumbent Jaime Chamberlin.

The selection of board president and vice president on Dec. 19 was quick, with Ahmad unanimously appointed as president and trustee Andrés Martín selected as vice president.

In November, the district also saw the passage of Measure JJ, a $324 million bond that will be used to fund needed facility upgrades

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The Encinitas City Council voted unanimously on Dec. 18 to appoint Jennifer Campbell as the city’s interim city manager following the departure of the previous city manager, Pamela Antil. Campbell, who has served as assistant city manager, was recommended for her experience and collaborative leadership style.

The council emphasized her ability to maintain consistency in city operations.

“She comes with experience and will continue a collaborative effort with the council and continue consistency with the city business,” said Jace Swarm, the city’s HR director, in a staff report.

Last month, the council authorized a mutual agreement to end Antil’s employment as city manager, effective immediately.

No cause was cited for the separation, which the city described as an amicable end to her contract. No further details about the separation were disclosed.

According to a city release, the council also authorized a severance package consistent with Antil’s employment agreement.

Campbell's approved compensation includes a $309,000 annual base salary and a $6,000 car allowance, totaling $315,000.

The council noted that the pay aligns with the city's guidelines, which place salaries within the third quartile of comparable positions in San Diego County. The appointment drew no public comments, and Campbell expressed her gratitude following the council’s decision.

JODIE WILLIAMS, pictured with her family, was sworn in as the new Area 2 trustee for the San Dieguito Union High School District board on Dec. 16. She was also selected as board president. Photo by Edwin Mendoza/SDUHSD

JENNIFER CAMPBELL was named interim city manager in Encinitas. Courtesy photo

O’side to renovate Crown Heights site

By Samantha Nelson

OCEANSIDE — The city of Oceanside has awarded a $3.25 million contract to Fordyce Construction to renovate the historic Crown Heights Resource Center, a project that will temporarily close the facility for at least a year.

The City Council approved the contract for the rehabilitation, which will shift the center’s services to nearby locations during the 12-month closure.

The nearly century-old building, designed by noted architect Irving Gill in 1930, was identified as requiring significant repairs following a historic facility assessment. Issues include cracks in walls, vegetation growth indoors, exterior wall damage, water pooling on the roof, an unstable electrical breaker, and upgrades needed to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Principal Engineer Victor Velasco highlighted several ADA compliance issues, including a kitchenette and restrooms that are not accessible and an ADA parking space without a compliant route to the building’s entrance.

The project will encompass both interior and exterior renovations while preserving the building’s historic character. According to the city, restoration efforts will minimize structural changes while addressing critical repairs.

Interior upgrades will include ADA-compliant, all-gender restrooms, an expanded kitchenette, an exterior-accessible electrical room, ceiling repairs, and mechanical, electrical, and plumbing updates.

Original wooden flooring and interior hardware will also be restored.

Exterior work will feature restoration of the starburst window and door panels, new fencing,

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Pacific Resort Hotels, preserving millions in bond financing after the dissolution of the redevelopment agency, drafting ballot measures such as Measure X and council term limits, and guiding the transition from at-large to district elections.

City pauses Santa Fe upgrades

Questions swirl around efficacy of embattled project

By Walker Armstrong ENCINITAS —

The Encinitas City Council on Dec. 18 voted unanimously to postpone construction on specific elements of the ongoing Santa Fe Drive Improvement Project for six months while continuing to monitor and evaluate the most recently completed upgrades.

caused by the ongoing construction.

“There’s been significant disruption as a result of the construction project. It has not progressed as we had hoped or contracted for,” Lyndes said, reaffirming her commitment to the project’s stated aims. “It is truly about the kids. It’s about the kids and their safety.”

a roof-mounted HVAC system, ADA-compliant parking and building access, and updated landscaping and irrigation.

The total project cost is $4.06 million, including a 15% contingency and expenses for project management, construction management and inspections. Funding will come from city resources, Community Development Block Grant funds and the American Rescue Plan Act.

“This is a wonderful, wonderful project,” Mayor Esther Sanchez said. “It’s historic, and it’s a great center for the community.”

Sanchez noted that the project could have been less expensive had it been undertaken a decade ago.

The center, listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1994, opened in 2001 after an earlier restoration. It has since served as a vital resource for the Crown Heights neighborhood.

“Anyone who spends time in that neighborhood knows that the center is the heart of the community,” said Councilmember Jimmy Figueroa.

During the renovation, modular units at the Brooks Street pocket park at Brooks Street and Country Club Lane will house Housing Services, while youth programs will be relocated to North County Lifeline’s “La Casita” at 402 Brooks Street.

Councilmember Eric Joyce, whose district includes Crown Heights, emphasized the importance of maintaining the center’s programs during the closure.

“It’s a long time for the center to be closed,” Joyce said, noting its heavy use by the community.

Figueroa described the project as “long overdue” for the neighborhood.

The renovations are expected to be completed by early 2025.

His office also contributed to affordable housing initiatives, including projects at La Mission and Mission Cove, and ensured the city’s compliance with state housing laws.

Sanchez noted Mullen’s commitment to addressing city issues “in a non-partisan fashion behind the scenes, minimizing the

The $4.1 million project, which includes buffered bike lanes, reverse-angle parking, protected intersections and new sidewalks, is a significant and controversial corridor overhaul aiming to improve safety for pedestrians, cyclists and students commuting to San Dieguito Academy.

The council’s decision, which came after a lengthy public comment period where approximately 20 residents spoke, postpones the construction of protected intersections at Nardo Road/McKinnon Avenue and Bonita Drive/Windsor Road, as well as the midblock traffic signal from the Santa Fe West project.

After observing how the current improvements perform, these deferred elements will be evaluated and potentially included in a separate project, with a review expected by May.

Mayor Bruce Ehlers acknowledged that the project’s progress had not met expectations and detailed its primary objectives, stressing the importance of ensuring arterial traffic flows smoothly, a concern residents frequently voiced during public comments.

“We’re trying to make it safer for students, pedestrians, and bicyclists,” Ehlers said during his comments. “But also, we want to have school drop-off and pickup flow and queue well, and while it’s queuing up, we need emergency vehicles to navigate through congested traffic quickly and reliably.”

While many elements of the project are complete, including separated bike lanes, sidewalks, and reverse-angle parking near the school, critical components such as protected intersections at Nardo Road/ McKinnon Avenue and Bonita Drive/Windsor Road, as well as a mid-block crossing, remain unfinished.

These features have been delayed due to material procurement challenges, with a six- to seven-month lead time for necessary equipment.

Many members of the

city’s exposure to litigation and ensuring everyone at city hall receives the proper training to ensure a safe, harassment-free and diverse workplace.”

The city has yet to name Mullen’s successor, with discussions about the selection process scheduled for the Jan. 8 council meeting.

public voiced frustrations over design elements like planter boxes, back-in parking, and narrow roadways, which some residents argued impede traffic flow and create safety concerns. Others supported the project’s goal of improving students’ and cyclists’ safety and mobility.

State Sen.Catherine Blakespear, a former mayor of Encinitas, attended the meeting to make a public statement, urging the council to stay committed to completing the project as originally designed.

Blakespear oversaw the project’s initial 2022 approval.

“The reality of the protected intersections and the mid-block crossings is that they are critical to create the safety that this project envisions,” Blakespear said.

She framed the project within the context of Vision Zero, stating, “Vision Zero recognizes that people will make mistakes. People who are driving will make mistakes. People walking and biking will, but with the proper road designs and related policies like speed limits, those mistakes don’t have to result in severe injuries and fatalities.”

Blakespear also highlighted her role in securing $3 million in state funding for the project and cautioned against using limited general fund resources to reverse completed work.

“I hope you prioritize funding the rest of it, because it really does matter,” she said.

Deputy Mayor Joy Lyndes acknowledged these frustrations, noting the widespread disruption

Fire Chief Josh Gordon addressed concerns about emergency vehicle access on the narrowed roadways, assuring the council that the current design meets fire code requirements.

“Since it’s striped, we’ve had our fire engines and our trucks out there running back and forth on it, and at this point, we’ve had no negative feedback on the width of the lanes or their turning radius so far,” Gordon said. He added that ongoing monitoring will help determine if adjustments are needed.

Councilmember Luke Shaffer highlighted the broader challenges facing the city’s infrastructure, pointing to what he described as a “contradiction” between increasing housing density and reducing road capacity.

“We’re voting on housing and adding more people, but then we’re getting rid of lanes and trying to put bikes in the same spot where cars drive,” said Shaffer, who

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NEW ROAD features along Santa Fe Drive include buffered bike lanes and reverse angle parking. Photo by Walker Armstrong

THE CITY of Oceanside will renovate the nearly century-old Crown Heights Resource Center. Photo by Samantha Nelson

Pets of the Week

SLIM CHICKEN is pet of the week at Rancho Coastal Humane Society. He is a 2-year-old, 52-pound, male hound mix.

most of the time purring and “making muffins.”

Slim Chicken was picked up as a stray and taken to a local shelter by a good Samaritan. He was transferred to RCHS through Friends of County Animal Shelters.

He loves every dog and person he meets and “helicopter” wags his tail when he is extremely happy.

The $145 adoption fee includes a medical exam, neuter, up-to-date vaccinations, registered microchip and a one-year license if the new home is in the jurisdiction of San Diego Humane Society’s Department of Animal Services.

For information about adoption or to become a virtual foster, stop by RCHS at 389 Requeza St., Encinitas, call 760-753-6413 or visit SDpets.org.

Hot Toddy’s adoption fee is $200 plus a $36 microchipping fee. All pets adopted from HWAC are altered and up-to-date on vaccinations and micro-chipped for identification.

Visit HWAC at 6523

Helen Woodward Way in Rancho Santa Fe. Kennels are open Wednesday-Sunday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. (by appointment only).

For more information, call 858-756-4117, option #1 or visit animalcenter.org.

CHARLIE is the San Diego Humane Society’s pet of the week. He is a 1-year old, 70-pound black mouth cur mix.

Charlie came from a community member in a household where he coexisted peacefully with medium- and small-sized dogs.

High schoolers make toy cars for kids

By Staff ESCONDIDO

garten students as well.

— Escondido and San Pasqual High School students recently made more than 200 wooden toy cars for children at Lincoln and Farr Elementary Schools.

HOT TODDY is the Helen Woodward Animal Center’s pet of the week. He is a 5-month-old brown and white tabby kitten. According to the center, Hot Toddy needs a family with lots of patience for him to get comfortable. Once they’ve earned his trust, he will be a ball of warmth and comfort for the household.

Hot Toddy doesn’t like to be picked up but loves pets and scratches from his beloved humans. He also loves to be at home, and once he’s found his spot in the house, he’ll be there

Charlie needs a patient and understanding family as he can take a little time warming up to new people and situations. He does well on a leash and loves spending time with humans. Once he feels at home, he will be the ultimately cuddle buddy.

Charlie’s adoption fee is $110. He is located at the Oceanside Campus. Fees include spay/neuter services, current vaccinations, permanent microchip identification, an incentive for pet insurance and a license for residence in the city limits of Carlsbad, Del Mar, Encinitas, Escondido, Oceanside, Poway, San Diego, San Marcos, Santee, Solana Beach and Vista.

For questions, visit sdhumane.org/adopt or call 619-299-7012.

The heartwarming project, initiated by San Pasqual Woodshop Teacher Brandon Tarrac, began two years ago at Lincoln and expanded this year to Farr transitional kindergarten and kinder-

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FALL GRAD

Jordan Schommer of Oceanside graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Minnesota State University, Mankato.

DEAN’S LIST

The following college students were named to the dean’s list at their respective college and universities: Cassandra Rivera of Visa at Chadron State College in Nebraska; Emily Groom of

EHS and SPHS students arrived at the elementary schools on Dec. 13 wearing Santa hats with their crafted toys to give to the younger students. They also brought along games to share and play with as well.

The playgrounds at both schools buzzed with excitement as children raced their new toy cars and played alongside their older peers.

“This is so much fun.

San Marcos at the University of Sioux Falls in South Dakota; and Jett Foreman, Lillian Evans and Kaelen Frye of Carlsbad, Ella Greupner of Encinitas, Anna Hatala of San Marcos, Cristina Milne of Solana Beach, Siena Bacino, McKenna Leasure and Lauren Littlejohn of San Diego at Belmont University in Nashville.

CAPITOL SCHOLAR

Cassidy Matwiyoff of San Diego is one of nine University of Alabama students selected for the 2025 class of Capitol Scholars, a program that provides outstanding UA students who are interested in careers in or around the federal government with an immersive summer internship experience in Washington D.C.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR THE NORTH COASTAL VOLUNTEER SHERIFF’S PATROL

The North Coastal Sheriff’s Station is recruiting for its Volunteer Sheriff’s Patrol. This program involves:

• Conducting home vacation security checks

• Assisting with traffic control

• Patrolling neighborhoods, schools, parks, and shopping centers in patrol cars and on foot

• Visiting homebound seniors who live alone in the communities of Encinitas, Solana Beach, Del Mar, and portions of the county’s unincorporated areas, such as Rancho Santa Fe

• Performing other duties as needed

The primary mission of the volunteers is to serve as an extra set of eyes and ears for the deputies on patrol. To be eligible, volunteers must be at least 50 years old, in good health, and have no significant mobility limitations. Volunteers must pass a background check, have auto insurance, and a valid California driver’s license. Training involves two weeks at the Sheriff’s Academy plus several in-field patrols. Volunteers must commit to four 6-hour shifts with a partner and attendance at one program meeting per month. If interested, please contact the Volunteer Sheriff’s Patrol at (760) 966 3579 to schedule an initial interview.

I love when the kids come to share the toy cars,” said paraeducator Ivette Razo. “I even recognize a few of them from when they were little and attended school here. The students, some of whom may not have many gifts this year, are so grateful for their kindness.”

Tarrac reflected on the impact of the project, now in its third year.

“It’s amazing how such a simple toy can bring so

MENTAL HEALTH

Babson College (Mass.) tennis player Sarai Dorismond, 18, of Carlsbad created and organized MindSet, a doubles tennis tournament for a field of 32 players with 16 double teams at Balboa Tennis Club in San Diego on Dec. 29. All proceeds from the tournament will be donated to the National Alliance on Mental Health (NAMI).

TOP EMPLOYEE

Blanca Rojas, a College and Career Technician at Escondido Adult School, was named the California Council for Adult Education Southern Section Classified Employee of the Year.

CARDIFF SCHOOLS

Cardiff School District swore in new Board of Education Trustee Richard Brocchini and re-elected President Rhea Steward on Dec. 16.

BEST OF SHOW Artist Ed Kessler won

much joy to so many,” he said. “I hope that one day, one of these children will join my class and continue this tradition of giving.”

According to the Escondido Union High School District, the annual project exemplifies the power of community and the spirit of giving, creating lasting memories for both the children receiving the gifts and the high school students who made them.

Best of Show with his photo, “Santa Barbara Pier,” in the Escondido Art Association’s “Winter Wonderland” exhibition.

CARDS FOR A CAUSE

The La Costa 35 Athletic Club, a local nonprofit organization, hosted its 13th Annual Texas Hold ’Em Poker Tournament in early November. More than $43,000 in net proceeds were raised for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Carlsbad. Dalton Thompson won the Winner Bracelet and selected a stay in Napili Point on Maui as his prize, and Evan Jones was the runner-up and won a stay at Grand Pacific Resorts.

PARKING MOBILE PAY

Oceanside has introduced mobile parking payment options at two public lots: the SALT building lot at 371 N. Cleveland St. near Civic Center Drive, also known as PS23, and Lot 30 on The Strand, commonly known as Betty’s Lot. The lots will continue to accept cash and credit cards as well.

A STUDENT plays with her new wooden toy car on the playground. The toy was one of more than 200 made and given to elementary school students by Escondido and San Pasqual high school students. Courtesy photo

HARMONY & HEALING

Local musical couple help unite Oceanside retirees in song

By Samantha Nelson

Achoir at The Hacienda Mission San Luis Rey has become a source of joy, connection, and purpose for its members, many of whom are discovering the magic of music later in life.

For Sue and Joe Mullane, it’s also a continuation of a lifelong love story centered around music.

The Mullanes, who met as students at The Ohio State University, have been making music together for decades. Sue, a retired nurse and organist, and Joe, a singer, have traveled extensively, balancing their musical passions with careers and family life.

Joe served in the Marine Corps for 27 years, a role that required the couple and their three children to move at least 25 times.

“We were a duo,” Sue said, reflecting on their years of leading music at churches and community events, with her at the organ and Joe providing the vocals.

After retiring in San Diego, the couple endured a devastating fire in 2005 that damaged their Scripps Ranch home, prompting a move to a retirement community in Arizona.

When the COVID-19 pandemic brought increased isolation, and Joe faced medical challenges, they returned to San Diego County to live with their daughter, son-in-law and

Norman Walker was born December 31, 1927 in Long Beach, California to Glen & Lucille Walker.

He passed away at almost 97 years old on November 27, 2024.

Norm spent most of his life on the Southern California coast, with a brief sojourn in Oregon where he worked as a “head faller” (lumberjack).

He served in the US Navy during the inter-war years as a “motor mac” on submarines. After finishing his service, he vowed to never again

grandchildren in Oceanside.

It was during this period that they watched The Hacienda being built and decided to make it their home. The community offers independent and assisted living, as well as memory care and hospice services.

The Mullanes wasted no time bringing their passion for music to The Hacienda. They launched a chapel choir, the Hacienda Singers, to accompany weekly Catholic Mass, and soon, their efforts expanded to include performances for the broader community.

Last March, the choir performed Irish songs during St. Patrick’s Day festivities, a moment Sue says was particularly special for Joe, whose Irish heritage made the occasion a delight.

By this Christmas season, the choir had grown to 29 members and performed two holiday concerts on Dec. 11, serenading memory care residents in the morning and assisted and independent living residents in the afternoon.

Sue keeps the choir inclusive and simple: members sing in unison unless they want to harmonize, and no prior musical knowledge is required.

“Music is one of the things that stays with folks as they get older,” Sue explained. “The music is still there in the soul and has such an emotional element and memories to it.”

For Joe, music remains

a vital connection to his abilities.

“There are a lot of things my husband is not able to do anymore, but singing is one of those things he can do,” Sue said. “For me, music is the way I express my soul and the way I get close to the Lord.”

The Hacienda’s executive director, Mariano Perez, has joined the choir and praised Sue’s efforts to bring residents together through music.

“What we’re looking for residents to do is ex-

work on engines.

He matriculated at UC Berkeley and graduated with a bachelor’s degree and master’s degree in Electrical Engineering.

While studying in Berkeley, he met and married Edie Magazin. They were married for 30 years and had two children together, Martin and Alexis.

After graduation, Norm and Edie moved back to Southern California where he co-founded Dana Laboratories, an electronics company in Orange County.

These were happy years for the Walker family, and they enjoyed sailing together. Norm became an expert catamaran racer and won the Newport to Ensenada race, and had the fastest time round trip from Long Beach to Catalina in a race, both races on board the family catamaran Imua.

Norman and Edie suffered the loss of their daughter Alexis in 1985. In 1983 Norm met

Pat Porter, and they were married in 1984. Pat and Norm kept homes in Solano Beach and Santa Fe New Mexico and enjoyed skiing, friendships, and an active social and travel life for the duration of their marriage. They even enjoyed fly fishing together.

Norm and Pat loved their combined families and especially cherished the grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Even well into their late ’80’s they would travel to meet the newest members of the family.

Norm is preceded in death by his wife Patricia (July 19, 2021), his brother Winston Walker (2019), and by both his parents.

Norm is survived by his son Martin Glenn Walker, daughter-inlaw Nancy Reyering, step-daughter Lisa Mitchell and her spouse Paul, grandchildren Taress Hsu and Zak Mitchell and great-grandchildren Grace Hsu, and Quinn, Maddox, Zoe, and Lexi Mitchell.

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actly what Sue has done by bringing her hobby into the community and sharing it with others,” Perez said. “It sounded fantastic.”

Perez added that the performances were “joyous” occasions for the entire community.

As the holidays wind down, the Hacienda Singers are already looking ahead to their next opportunity to bring music and joy to their neighbors, continuing to strengthen bonds and build memories, one song at a time.

“Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal.”

— Irish proverb

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In loving memory of Norman Walker December 31, 1927November 27, 2024

SUE MULLANE plays piano while directing music for the Hacienda Singers, a newly formed chorus of residents at The Hacienda Mission San Luis Rey in Oceanside. “For me, music is the way I express my soul,” Mullane said.

Photo by Zoë Meyers

HACIENDA SINGERS perform classic Christmas songs during a Dec. 11 holiday concert. The choir, established by fellow residents Sue and John Mullane, is open to anyone with a desire to sing. Photos by Zoë Meyers

SAN DIEGUITO WATER DISTRICT

RESOLUTION NO. 2024-24

A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE SAN DIEGUITO WATER DISTRICT APPROVING THE 2025 SAN DIEGUITO WATER DISTRICT BOARD MEETING SCHEDULE

WHEREAS, Section 2.9.2 of the San Dieguito Water District Administrative Code states that the Board shall hold Regular Meetings on the third Wednesday of each month at 5:00 p.m. in the City of Encinitas Council Chambers, 505 South Vulcan Avenue, Encinitas, California; and

WHEREAS, the Board of Directors desires to adopt the 2025 San Dieguito Water District meeting schedule by adding Regular Meetings and canceling Regular Meetings; and WHEREAS, Government Code Section 54954(a) (Ralph M. Brown Act) states that legislative bodies shall provide for the time and place for Regular Meetings by ordinance, resolution, or by-laws.

NOW, THERFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Directors of the San Dieguito Water District as follows:

1. That the Board of Directors approves the 2025 San Dieguito Water District Regular Meeting schedule contained in “Exhibit A.”

2. That in accordance with California Water Code Section 21378, the District Clerk is authorized and directed to publish a copy of this resolution once a week for two successive weeks in a newspaper published in the County of San Diego, the county in which the District is located.

NOW, THERFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this action is exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15378(b) (5) of the CEQA Guidelines, as an organizational or administrative activity of government that will not result in a direct or indirect physical change in the environment.

PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 18th day of December 2024 by the Board of Directors of the San Dieguito Water District, State of California.

\Joy Lyndes, Board President

ATTEST:

\Jennifer Campbell, Interim Secretary to the Board

APPROVED AS TO FORM:

\Tarquin Preziosi, Agency Attorney

CERTIFICATION: I, Kathy Hollywood, Board Clerk of the San Dieguito Water District, State of California, do hereby certify under penalty of perjury that the foregoing Resolution was duly adopted at a regular meeting of the Board of Directors of the San Dieguito Water District on the 18th day of December 2024 by the following vote:

AYES: Ehlers, Lyndes, Sha er

NOES: None

ABSENT: O’Hara

ABSTAIN: None

\Kathy Hollywood, Board Clerk

EXHIBIT A TO RESOLUTION 2024-24

2025 San Dieguito Water District Board of Directors Regular Meeting Schedule

Date Week Action

January 15, 2025 3rd Wednesday Cancel-Regular Meeting

January 22, 2025 4th Wednesday Add-Regular Meeting

February 19, 2025 3rd Wednesday No Change

March 19, 2025 3rd Wednesday No Change

April 16, 2025 3rd Wednesday No Change

May 21, 2025 3rd Wednesday No Change

June 18, 2025 3rd Wednesday No Change

July 16, 2025 3rd Wednesday Cancel-summer recess

August 20, 2025 3rd Wednesday No Change

September 17, 2025 3rd Wednesday No Change

October 15, 2025 3rd Wednesday No Change

November 19, 2025 3rd Wednesday No Change

December 17, 2025 3rd Wednesday No Change

12/27/2024, 01/03/2025 CN 29909

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING (City Council)

The San Marcos City Council will hold the following public hearing in the City Council Chambers located at the San Marcos City Hall, 1 Civic Center Drive, San Marcos, CA 92069; at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 14, 2025

Applicant: City of San Marcos

Request: Extend an Interim Urgency Ordinance of the City Council of the City of San Marcos imposing a temporary city-wide moratorium on the conversion/ change of any mobilehome park existing in the City from a park occupied primarily or exclusively by residents aged 55 years or older to a mobilehome park allowing residents of all ages within the City of San Marcos. A ects all mobilehome parks occupied primarily or exclusively by residents aged 55 years or older in the City. A copy is posted in the o ce of the City Clerk at 1 Civic Center Drive, San Marcos, CA. Environmental Determination: The action to adopt this ordinance is not considered a “Project” pursuant to Section 15378 of the CEQA Guidelines. Further information about this notice can be obtained from Joseph Farace, Planning Division Director, by calling 760-744-1050 ext. 3248, or via e-mail jfarace@san-marcos.net

NOTICE: The City of San Marcos is committed to

making its programs, services and activities accessible to individuals with disabilities. If you require accommodation to participate in a public hearing or any other city program, service, or activity, please contact the City Clerk’s o ce at 1 Civic Center Drive, San Marcos, CA 92069, or call (760) 744-1050, Extension 3145.

Phil Scollick, City Clerk, City of San Marcos. PD: 1/4/2025 12/27/2024 CN 29905

Trustee Sale No. 151906 Title No. 191276445 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 07/10/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 01/06/2025 at 10:00 AM, The Mortgage Law Firm, PLC, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 07/19/2006, as Instrument No. 2006-0507094, in book xx, page xx, of O cial Records in the o ce of the County Recorder of San Diego County, State of California, executed by Trisha Lord St George, A Single Woman, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR

CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK/ CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by 2924h(b), (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States), At the 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: FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE ABOVE DEED OF TRUST. APN 155272-20-02 The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be:1014 Laguna Drive #2, Carlsbad, CA 92008 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 said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created 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

CITY OF ENCINITAS

DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT

505 S. Vulcan Avenue, Encinitas, CA 92024

Phone: (760) 633-2710 | Email: planning@encinitasca.gov | Web: www.encinitasca.gov

City Hall Hours: Monday through Thursday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM and every other Friday (01/10, 01/24 etc.) 8:00 AM TO 4:00 PM and closed December 24th to January 1st in observance of the holidays.

NOTICE OF PENDING ACTION ON ADMINISTRATIVE APPLICATION AND COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT

PROJECT NAME: Salameh Residence (SB9 Lot 2); CASE NUMBER: MULTI-005797-2022; DR-005799-2022; CDP-005798-2022; FILING DATE: December 14, 2022; APPLICANT: Salameh Family Trust; LOCATION: 501 Quail Gardens Drive (APN 257-011-28); PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Administrative Design Review and Coastal Development Permit for the demolition of all structures; the construction of a new single-family residence with attached garage, and detached accessory dwelling unit (ADU) with attached garage on a previously-approved Lot 2 of an SB9 urban lot split (DSD 2024-57 dated May 29, 2024); grading to exceed four feet of ll; and the installation of associated landscape, utility, drainage, stormwater, and site improvements; ZONING/OVERLAY: Rural Residential 1 (RR-1) Zone/Coastal Zone, and Special Study Overlay Zone; ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS: The project has been determined to be exempt from environmental review pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15301(I)(1) which exempts the demolition of a primary single-family residence and related accessory uses/structures, Section 15303(a) which exempts the construction of a new single-family residence and related accessory uses/structures, and Section 15332 which exempts projects characterized as in- ll development meeting criteria. None of the exceptions listed in Section 15300.2 exist for the project and no historical resources will be impacted by the proposed development.

STAFF CONTACT: J. Dichoso, AICP, Project Planner: (760) 633-2681 or jdichoso@encinitasca.gov

PRIOR TO 5:00 PM ON MONDAY, JANUARY 6, 2025, ANY INTERESTED PERSON MAY REVIEW THE APPLICATION AND PRESENT TESTIMONY, ORALLY OR IN WRITING, TO THE DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT. WRITTEN TESTIMONY IS PREFERRED IN ORDER TO HAVE A RECORD OF THE COMMENTS RECEIVED.

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

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

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

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publication of the Notice of Sale is: $349,627.84 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 written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located.

Dated:12/5/2024

The Mortgage Law Firm, PLC The Mortgage Law Firm, PLC. may be attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained may be used for that Devin Ormonde, Foreclosure Manager

The Mortgage Law Firm, PLC 27368 Via Industria, Ste 201 Temecula, CA 92590 (619) 4658200 FOR TRUSTEE’S SALE

INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 714-730-2727 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 (714) 730-2727 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site www.servicelinlcASAP.com for information regarding the sale of this property, using the le number assigned to this case: TS#151906. 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: 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

(714) 730-2727 for information regarding the trustee’s sale, or visit this internet website www.servicelinkASAP.com for information regarding the sale of this property, using the le number assigned to this case TS#151906 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. A-4830199 12/13/2024, 12/20/2024, 12/27/2024 CN 29855

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. CA-24992034-SH Order No.: 240331639-CA-VOI YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 4/22/2005. 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 public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank speci ed in Section 5102 to the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by

duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): MICHAEL YU ATIS AND WINNIE B. ATIS, HUSBAND AND WIFE Recorded: 5/5/2005 as Instrument No. 2005-0378378 of O cial Records in the o ce of the Recorder of SAN DIEGO County, California; Date of Sale: 2/3/2025 at 10:00 AM Place of Sale: At the entrance to the East County Regional Center by the statue, located at 250 E. Main St., El Cajon, CA 92020 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $438,012.42 The purported property address is: 213 FESTIVAL DR, OCEANSIDE, CA 92057 Assessor’s Parcel No.: 157-302-10-00 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 916-9390772 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this internet website http://www. qualityloan.com, using the le number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA24-992034-SH. 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 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 619-645-7711, or visit this internet website http:// www.qualityloan.com, using the le number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA24-992034-SH 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. NOTICE TO PROSPECTIVE

OWNER-OCCUPANT: Any prospective owner-occupant as de ned in Section 2924m of the California Civil Code who is the last and highest bidder at the trustee’s sale shall provide the required a davit or declaration of eligibility to the auctioneer at the trustee’s sale or shall have it delivered to QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION by 5 p.m. on the next business day following the trustee’s sale at the address set forth in the below signature block. NOTICE TO PROSPECTIVE POST-SALE OVER BIDDERS: For postsale information in accordance with Section 2924m(e) of the California Civil Code, use le number CA-24-992034-SH and call (866) 645-7711 or login to: http://www.qualityloan. com. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or 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 bene ciary within 10 days of the date of rst publication of this Notice of Sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, including if the Trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the monies paid to the Trustee. This shall be the Purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee, the Bene ciary, the Bene ciary’s Agent, or the Bene ciary’s Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. Date: QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION 2763 Camino Del Rio S San Diego, CA 92108 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 916-939-0772 Or Login to: http://www. qualityloan.com Post-Sale Information (CCC 2924m(e)): (866) 645-7711 Reinstatement or Payo Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION

TS No.: CA-24-992034-SH IDSPub #0225710 12/13/2024 12/20/2024 12/27/2024 CN 29849

Notice of Public Sale

Notice is hereby given that Security Public Storage, 471 C St, Chula Vista, CA 91910 will sell the contents of the storage units listed below at a public auction to satisfy a lien placed on the contents (pursuant to Division 8 Chapter 10 Sec 21700-21716 of the California Codes). The sale will take place at the website www.StorageTreasures.com on

SAN ELIJO JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY

PUBLIC NOTICE REQUEST FOR BIDS

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the San Elijo Joint Powers Authority (SEJPA) is requesting bids for: Construction of Stormwater Capture and Reuse Project

To be considered for selection, a bid must be submitted no later than 2:00pm on Thursday, January 9, 2025 at https://hub.planetbids.com/hub/bm/bm-detail/122158.

Project Description: The Work to be done is fully described in the bidding and contract documents, but generally consists of:

• Construction of a surface-skimming diversion control structure at the existing regional storm channel and approximately 300 linear feet of 8” and 12” diameter PVC pipe;

• Construction of a new 2’x2’x2’ sump and pump in existing regional storm channel and approximately 50-ft, 3” forcemain;

• Installation of a submersible pump in existing onsite stormwater catch basin and 350-ft, 3” forcemain;

• Electrical work to power diversion pumps and local owmeter(s).

Contract Term: This contract shall be e ective on and from the day, month and year of its execution by SEJPA. Contractor shall achieve Completion of Work by no later than One Hundred Seventy Five (175) calendar days after the date stated in the Notice to Proceed. Time is of the essence for the Work under this Agreement.

To be considered for selection, a Bid must be submitted no later than 2:00pm on Thursday January 9, 2025, at https://hub.planetbids.com/hub/bm/bm-detail/122158 All bid documents and project correspondence will be posted on the PlanetBids website. It is the responsibility of Bidders to check the website regularly for information updates and bid clari cations, as well as any addenda. To submit a bid, a bidder must be registered with San Elijo Joint Powers Authority as a vendor via PlanetBids. To register as a vendor, go to the following link (https://hub.planetbids.com/hub/bm/bm-detail/122158), and then proceed to click on the “New Vendor Registration” box. All addenda will be available on the PlanetBids website. SEJPA makes no representation regarding the accuracy of Contract Documents received from third party plan rooms and Contractor accepts bid documents from third parties at its own risk.

All correspondence and submittals shall be handled electronically through PlanetBids. All Bidders must upload electronic scans of their bid security to the PlanetBids web portal together with their Bid documents, and must deliver the original bid security so that it is received by SEJPA by no later than the date and time posted for receipt of bids. If original bid security is not received by the bid submission deadline, the Bidder’s bid may be deemed non-responsive.

SEJPA hereby noti es all potential Respondents that it will ensure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, minority business enterprises will be a orded full opportunity to submit Bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, religion, color, national origin, political a liation, marital status, sex, age, or disability.

SEJPA reserves the right to reject any or all Bids or waive any irregularities or technical de ciencies in any Bid.

Pursuant to the Labor Code of the State of California, it will be required that not less than the locally prevailing wage rates as speci ed by the Director of Industrial Relations of the State of California, be paid to all workmen employed or engaged in the performance of this project. The project is also funded in part by federal funding and Davis-Bacon wage rates shall apply.

Purchasing Department purchasing@sejpa.org (760) 753-6203

01/15/2025 at 12:00PM. The sale will be conducted under the direction of Christopher Rosa (Bond-3112562) and www. StorageTreasures.com on behalf of the facility’s management. Units will be available for viewing prior to the sale on www. StorageTreasures.com. Contents will be sold for cash only to the highest bidder. A 10-15% buyer’s premium will be charged and possibly a cleaning deposit per unit. All sales are nal. Seller reserves the right to withdraw the property at any time before the sale or to refuse any bids. The property to be sold is described as “general household items” unless otherwise noted.

Tenant Name:

Menosaba, Ester Gadang Meraz, Christopher Aguilar, Jesus Crews, Garney Dwayne Hernandez, Benito Jr Gutierrez, Adela Camacho, Sandy Ousley, Terell Greene, Yolanda D. Perez, Jesus Cooper, Dominique

Purchased goods are sold as is and must be removed within 48 hours from time and date of purchase. Payment is to be with cash only and made at the time of purchase. This sale is subject to cancellation without notice in the event of settlement between owner and obligated party.

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NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF DENISE ODETTE THOMPSON aka DENISE ODETTE KALLENBERGER Case # 24PE003032C

To all heirs, bene ciaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, Denise Odette Thompson aka Denise Odette Kallenberger. A Petition for Probate has been led by Christopher Thomas Thompson in the Superior Court of California, County of San Diego.

The Petition for Probate requests that Christopher Thomas Thompson 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: March 04, 2025; Time: 10:15 AM; in Dept.: 504. Court address: 1100 Union St., San Diego CA 92101, Central Courthouse. https://www.sdcourt.ca.gov/ sdcourt/probate2/probatevh Court appearances may be made either in person or virtually, unless otherwise ordered by the Court. Virtual appearances must be made using the department’s Microsoft Teams (“MS Teams”) video link; or by calling the department’s MS Teams conference phone number and using the assigned conference ID number. The MS Teams video conference links and phone numbers can be found at www.sdcourt.ca.gov/ ProbateHearings. Plan to check in 15 minutes prior to the scheduled hearing time. If you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or le written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance

CITY OF ENCINITAS

PUBLIC NOTICE –2025 SCHEDULED VACANCIES ON CITY COUNCIL APPOINTED COMMISSIONS

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Encinitas is accepting applications for appointment to City Commissions. Application forms must be completed online from the City’s website. All applicants must be registered voters of the City of Encinitas.

There are two (2) application deadlines: one for incumbents wishing to reapply and a later date for all other applicants. The deadline for incumbents wishing to reapply is Thursday, January 16, 2025, at 5:00 p.m., and the deadline for all other applicants is Thursday, January 23, 2025, at 5:00 p.m.

All applicants may be asked to attend the February 12, 2025, City Council meeting (subject to change) to brie y discuss (2 to 3 minutes) their quali cations and interest in serving on a commission. Appointments may be made at the same meeting or continued to a future City Council meeting. Terms will begin March 1, 2025.

APPOINTMENTS TO BE MADE AND TERMS EXPIRING IN 2025:

MOBILITY & TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION: Two (2) appointments to be made for three-year terms ending March 1, 2028. Terms expiring March 1, 2025, are:

• June Honsberger (At-large representative) appointed September 29, 2021 to a Partial term and reappointed February 16, 2022 for Term 1

• James Wang (At-large representative) appointed February 16, 2022 for Term 1

The Tra c and Public Safety Commission is a seven member board with ve members representing each of the ve communities of Encinitas: Cardi , Leucadia, New Encinitas, Old Encinitas, and Olivenhain; and two (2) members representing the community at-large. The Mobility and Tra c Safety Commission shall study and report to the City Council upon any matter referred to it by the City Council. The Mobility and Tra c Safety Commission shall have advisory responsibility in regard to mobility and tra c safety issues.

A. It is the duty of this Commission to serve as a liaison between the public and the City Council, and to conduct analyses and provide recommendations to the Council on matters related to safety and mobility of all modes of transportation.

B. If the recommendations of the Mobility and Tra c Safety Commission are to modify existing tra c controls, devices, markings, or measures, or install new controls, devices, markings or measures, then those recommendations shall be included with a report by the City Tra c Engineer or his/her designee in an agenda item to the City Council.

C. If the recommendations of the Mobility and Tra c Safety Commission are to not modify existing tra c controls, devices, markings, or measures nor to install new tra c controls, devices, markings or measures, then these recommendations shall be included in a report by the City Tra c Engineer or his/her designee to the Council for information only. The Commission decision can be reviewed by Council if an appeal is led or by Council request. (See Chapter 1.12.)

D. The City Council may refer to the Mobility and Tra c Safety Commission requests to review and prepare recommendations on major roadway projects.

E. Powers Delegated to the Mobility and Tra c Safety Commission to be advisory. Nothing in this chapter shall be construed as restricting or curtailing any of the powers of the City Council, or as a delegation to the Mobility and Tra c Safety Commission of any of the authority or discretionary powers vested and imposed by law in the City Council. The City Council declares that the public interest, convenience, and welfare require the appointment of a Mobility and Tra c Safety Commission to act in a purely advisory capacity to the City Council for the purpose enumerated. Any power herein delegated to the Commission to adopt rules and regulations shall not be construed as a delegation of legislative authority but purely a delegation of administrative authority.

PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY COMMISSION: Two (2) appointments to be made to ll two unscheduled vacancies with terms ending March 1, 2026.

• Commissioner Mali Woods Drake appointed September 27, 2023, resigned e ective November 18, 2024. Term expires March 1, 2026.

• Commissioner Marlon Taylor appointed September 27, 2023, resigned e ective December 17, 2024. Term expires March 1, 2026

The Public Health and Safety Commission shall consist of seven members who are registered voters of the City and persons appointed serve at the pleasure of the City Council. The Commission shall act in an advisory capacity to the City Council, the City departments, and the City’s law enforcement services provider (San Diego Sheri ’s Department), and mental and social services providers by performing the following responsibilities on a continuing basis:

A. Communicate and cooperate with City departments and the City’s law enforcement services provider (San Diego Sheri ’s Department), individual citizens, and community groups in identifying public health and safety concerns and recommend solutions to the City Council for consideration.

B. Promote cooperation and encourage coordination between the Commission, the Fire Department, and the City’s law enforcement services provider, and other entities, public and private, who are involved with community safety activities and e orts.

C. Prepare an annual report to the City Council and to the community on the activities of the Commission.

A complete list of all Commissions and appointments are available on the City’s website. 12/13/2024, 12/27/2024 CN 29843

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: Christopher Thomas Thompson

3595 Corte Castillo Carlsbad CA 92009

Telephone: 360.708.5026

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Notice of Private Sale

1) Property Address: 2161 Coast Avenue, San Marcos, CA 92078

2) Purchase Price: $1,650,000.00

3) Identity of Buyer and Seller:

Buyer: Jan Yasumi Sawyer; Seller: Neil Shea er, CourtAppointed Referee

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC LIEN SALE In accordance with the provisions of the California Self-Storage Facility Act,

4) Overbid Requirements: The private sale will be subject to overbidding. Written bids will be accepted and considered at the Sale Con rmation Hearing at the San Diego County Superior Court –Vista Courthouse. Please contact the Court Appointed Referee Neil Shea er at (858) 481-1300 or nshea er@ griswoldlawca.com no later than January 20, 2025 for information regarding the date/time/location of the Sale Con rmation Hearing. Bids must exceed the proposed sale price of $1,650,000.00 in the following manner: at least 10 percent more on the rst ten thousand dollars of the proposed sale price and 5 percent more on the amount of the proposed sale price in excess of ten thousand dollars. Further, bidders must con rm in their bid the following: 1) an agreement to an “as-is” sale; 2) a waiver of all inspection contingencies; and 3) an acknowledgment that the Property remains subject to Court and Referee supervision until the partition action is discharged by the Court.

Encinitas farm fights local food insecurity

Coastal Roots offers sustainable, no-cost produce

By Walker Armstrong

ENCINITAS — On a crisp December morning, Garth Denton-Borhaug peeled into a freshly harvested purple top turnip, marveling at its soft, pearlike texture and subtly sweet flavor.

“It cuts through like butter, and it eats like a perfectly ripe pear,” he said. “You really only taste that way when it’s fresh.”

Moments like these are commonplace at Coastal Roots Farm, a 17-acre nonprofit farm on old Ecke Family land in Encinitas, where mission-driven farming meets community impact.

As a “social enterprise,” the farm serves dual purposes: producing nutrient-dense, organic food while ensuring equitable access for people across North County San Diego.

“We’re able to provide food at no cost to folks that need it because we also have people that are coming in, who can pay our suggested retail price,” said Den-

ton-Borhaug, the farm’s manager of post-harvest and distribution. “We rely on and need people that have the means to come and partake in the bounty that we have here and to, in a sense, kind of pay it forward.”

The farm’s “pay-whatyou-can” farm stand is at the heart of this mission, and it operates twice weekly. Customers are encouraged to pay what they can afford — full price, reduced cost or free. Those with greater means effectively subsidize others, ensuring everyone can access fresh, organic produce. For some families, the farm stand has become

a vital resource for meeting their nutritional needs.

“These are folks that come and utilize the farm stand services at least once a week, sometimes twice a week, to subsidize their yearly nutrition,” Denton-Borhaug said. “Not just for them, but for their families too.”

The farm’s mission goes beyond food access. Director of farm production and distribution Adam McCurdy highlighted the importance of sustainability and education.

“Most folks don’t recognize when they’re driving on

FRESHLY GROWN produce for sale at the Coastal Roots Farm market. The 17-acre nonprofit farm on Ecke Family land in Encinitas produces nutrient-dense, organic food while ensuring equitable access for people across North County. Courtesy photo

COASTAL ROOTS Farm is a nonprofit committed to regenerative agriculture and organic produce. Photo by Walker Armstrong

Think spring with COLORFUL bulbs

Iam sure by this time everyone is exhausted from the holidays, planning get-togethers and trying to find just the right gifts for our family and friends.

So, with my shopping done, I took myself on a trip to one of my favorite places. I knew that the Armstrong Garden Centers location in Carlsbad would be just the place to treat myself to a Christmas gift.

Not only did I find exactly what I wanted to decorate my living room, but I had the chance to learn more about one of my favorite winter indoor gardening activity — growing indoor bulbs.

Cecilia, one of the Armstrong horticultural staff, directed me to their bulb department, and we found a selection of these winter wonders, many of which were on sale.

She clued me in, “This is the end-of-season bonanza! You can certainly get some good deals in the next few weeks.”

Armstrong is at 5702 Paseo Del Norte in Carlsbad, phone (760) 804-7330.

A GOOD TIME TO SHOP FOR BARGAINS I was able to find one of the last amaryllis

jano’s garden

bulbs, which is just about to bloom. Many of the big box stores and florists will still have bulbs that have not bloomed in the next few weeks, so hurry out to find the New Year’s deals.

CARING FOR YOUR AMARYLLIS

• To plant a bulb that has not bloomed – Find an attractive stoneware pot, approximately 8 inches wide, and add soil to fill the bottom of the pot.

• Place the bulb on top of the soil, and fill in around the pot, with half of the bulb still exposed.

• Water around the edge of the bulb, and place in a bright window.

• As the plant starts to grow, rotate every few days so it doesn’t lean in one direction.

• When the plant starts to bloom, allow it to grow until all the flowers are done.

• Once the flowers are finished trim only the

bloom, leaving the stem intact. Keep the bulb in the pot with soil.

• When the outdoor temperature is above 50 degrees, place the bulb in a sunny place, water weekly. Leave outdoors throughout spring and summer.

• After summer has passed return the bulb indoors, trim off all the foliage, and place in a dark, cool place for at least six weeks.

• When the cooling period is done, place in a sunny window and water.

• Foliage will once again appear, and within a month the flowers will bloom once again.

• Although the process may seem time-consuming, the sight of the beautiful red or white bulbs makes your work worthwhile.

PLANT A FULL ASSORTMENT OF BULBS INDOORS

At this time of year, most garden centers will have bulbs that might still be in bags from the fall season, and will be on sale. Look carefully for crocus, hyacinth and narcissus, all of which can be planted in the following manner.

Use a wide decorative bowl or terra cotta pot measuring at least 6-9 inches

in diameter, and be certain the pots have holes in the bottom. The process can be done with clean small pebbles or lightweight soil.

• Choose 3-5 bulbs that will fit into the deep decora-

that they rest with half of each bulb exposed.

• Add water so that it barely touches the bulbs.

• Place in a cool, dark place such as a cool garage.

• Keep the bulbs in the garage for at least one week, until sprouts appear.

•Once sprouts appear, place in a room with partial sun.

• As bulbs begin to grow, turn each day so as not to become leggy. Water only when the water has evaporated. Tree branches or chopsticks can be added to provide support.

• Once flowers have stopped blooming, trim and allow to dry out for at least one week. Chances are they won’t bloom indoors again, but you can dig a hole outdoors and allow them to rest during the spring and summer months. Who knows, they might just bloom again in the fall!

HAPPY HOLIDAYS AND HAPPY GARDENING

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tive bowl or terra cotta pot.

• Fill the bowl with clean small pebbles to within 2 inches of the rim, or use lightweight soil.

• Gently push the bulbs into the pebbles or soil so

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A WIDE SELECTION of winter bulbs is available at Armstrong Garden Centers in Carlsbad. Photo by Jano Nightingale

La Colonia families track down loved ones in cemetery

By Leo Place

CARMEL VALLEY —

Next to St. Therese of Carmel Catholic Church off of state Route 56, an old plot of land is the resting place for dozens of individuals who were part of North County’s original farmworker community.

Many of the people buried here were part of La Colonia de Eden Gardens, one of Solana Beach’s oldest neighborhoods, founded in 1920 by the families of Mexican farmers who worked in the nearby lima bean fields and Rancho Santa Fe.

Over the decades, grave markers in the cemetery have disappeared or been vandalized, making the exact location of certain decedents lost to time. A group of La Colonia residents have been working since 2015 to maintain the cemetery and, when possible, erect new grave markers.

Michael Beltran, a board member with La Colonia Community Foundation and one of the leaders of this effort, said that by connecting with families with roots in the area, they have added about half a dozen markers.

the machine — which, to the uninitiated, resembles a lawn mower with a screen attached — to scan 50-centimeter sections of the ground. When he sees signs of an anomaly, he lays down a pink flag and analyzes the data later to determine what it could be.

through the noise associated with gopher dens and tree roots and things like that, and marking the ones that are clear burials, so that at some point in the near future, we’d be able to go back out and put a marker out for those unmarked burials,” Daniels said.

The church recorded Burials at the site, with Diocese Death Register records accounting for 83 recorded burials, the last recorded in 1980. However, the Solana Beach Civic and Historical Society said the true number of burials is likely over 100, as burials around the turn of the century may not have been recorded.

For years, Beltran has wanted to find a way to identify other unmarked

“More families are getting involved and remembering ‘hey, I had family there too at one time, but we can no longer find the spot,’” said Beltran. “With them and us working together, we said, ‘well, let’s create a new gravestone for the family, so that way your family and our families can come down and visit them.’”

graves to honor the dead who are buried there. He has worked with Armand Olvera, a member of St. Therese and the Knights of Columbus, who initially stumbled upon the graveyard around 20 years ago while walking through the brush behind the church.

Olvera connected Beltran with individuals from UC San Diego who might be able to help, and the parties went back and forth without any real plans. Things were finally set into motion

last month when an archaeologist with Michael Baker International agreed to help — at no charge.

Using ground penetrating radar technology, MBI senior archaeologist Jimmy Daniels of Oceanside has identified anomalies in the ground that could signify burial sites. From there, La Colonia members plan to mark these areas to help commemorate the dead, even if they don’t know who they are.

Daniels said he uses

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“When you're running the GPR, it basically gives you a signal that there’s something beneath the surface that’s different than the surrounding soil matrix. If there is an intact coffin, it will give a relatively strong signature,” he said.

When he visited the cemetery in early November, Daniels laid down around 40 flags indicating anomalies. While he is still looking at the data, he can confirm that a handful are burial sites.

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Lisa Montes, president of the Solana Beach Civic and Historical Society and a La Colonia resident, said it means the world to identify these burial sites and honor those buried there. Seeing so many flags laid down in a row was exciting, she said.

“I prayed they would find something, and then they found 12 all in a row,” said Montes. “We may not know their names, and we still have work to do, but honoring your ancestors is

The Smart Fit Method: 2024 Year in Review

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As 2024 comes to a close, we want to extend our deepest gratitude to YOU—the heart of the Smart Fit Method community. This year, over 700 new members joined us, fueling growth, innovation, and transformation. Because of you, we’ve been able to expand our offerings and introduce new tools like the PNOE Longevity Test to help you live stronger, healthier lives.

A Year of Expansion and Connection

This year, we proudly celebrated the opening of three new studios:

• Kildeer, IL bringing the Smart Fit Method to new regions.

• San Clemente and Carlsbad, further growing our California presence.

Additionally, Costa Mesa unveiled a revamped experience under new ownership, enhancing the community’s connection to the Smart Fit vision of touching a billion lives and improving the healthspan of one smart fitter at a time.

Innovation That Elevates

Thanks to your support, 2024 was packed with gamechanging updates:

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• Hormone Testing: Expanding our wellness offerings for deeper health insights.

• Enhanced Recovery and Nutrition: With new information we can make better decisions and this year was full of learning, adapting and optimizing.

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We celebrated milestones, hosted exciting events like the Summer Consistency Challenge and the Global 6-Week Challenge, and introduced referral programs to help others share the benefits they were getting at the Smart Fit Method with their friends and family.

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LA COLONIA residents and members of the Knights of Columbus gather twice yearly to clean the cemetery behind St. Therese of Carmel Catholic Church. Courtesy photo/Lisa Montes

LA COLONIA Community Foundation board member Michael Beltran stands next to the gravesite of Narcissa Figueroa at St. Theresa Cemetery. Beltran and others contacted Michael Baker International to find more gravesites using radar technology. Courtesy photo/KPBS

Lancers’ Jake Hall fuels strong start, title hopes

By Noah Perkins

Carlsbad High boys basketball coach

Clark Allard has a simple philosophy: when in doubt, put the ball in the hands of reigning San Diego Section Player of the Year Jake Hall and get out of the way.

“There have been a lot of games over my coaching career where we turn to the just give the ball to Jake offense,” Allard said. “We try to get him the ball in areas where he has the space to create and we just let him read and react.”

The Jake or bust offense was on full display in the second game of the young season — an impressive overtime 74-72 victory at home against Mater Dei, with Hall going 16 of 25 from the floor.

“The entire second half and most of the first half was get Jake the ball in some space and see what he can do,” Allard said. “He has delivered time-and-again. He has earned that trust from me.”

Hall, a 6-foot-4 senior guard and UC San Diego commit, entered this season with 2,155 career points — No. 14 all-time in San Diego Section scoring — and three first-team all-section honors.

“He is a great player and great teammate,” said Tony Duckett, a Carlsbad alum and University of San Diego freshman point guard. “He can really shoot it and has a sneaky quickness that he takes advantage of by using hesitations and spins.”

Within 90 seconds of Hall’s high school debut, Allard recognized a future offensive star.

“I had Jake coming off the bench,” Allard remembered. “I knew he was a good prospect but a freshman

playing varsity is a learning curve. I brought him in with our first group of subs and he had 11 points in a-minute-and-half. I turned to my assistant coach and said ‘that’s the last time he’ll ever come off the bench.’ He was the most polished freshman I’ve ever seen.”

Hall averaged nearly 22 points per game in his first season of varsity basketball, culminating in a 37-point outpouring in the season’s final game — a playoff loss to Foothill.

“He sent me a text after his freshman year – one of the best freshman seasons anyone has ever had in San Diego – asking me, ‘What do I need to do to get better,’” Allard said. “I told him, ‘Skill-level wise, you are already playing at a college level; you just need to get used to the speed and physicality of the next level.’ For the next three years he has taken his strength and conditioning very seriously. There are not many times when he is not the strongest player on the court.”

As a sophomore, Hall was good for a tick over 26.

The Lancers are the defending San Diego Section Open Division champions, coming off a 30-3 season and regional semifinal run

that ended with a down-tothe-wire, 73-72 loss to eventual state champion Harvard Westlake.

At 8-0, with wins over Mission Bay, Mater Dei, Coronado, Los Alamitos, Rancho Bernardo, Ramona and Sage Creek, Carlsbad boasts a No. 16 MaxPreps state ranking.

“I’m super excited to get some good wins early on in the season,” Hall said. “We are clicking right now. Everyone is playing inside their roles and we are playing well together. I want to continue doing what I am doing and winning.”

“We’ve played one of the toughest schedules in the whole state,” Allard added. “Jake is doing a great job of facilitating and making

the right plays. He’s a great passer too.”

The graduation of “professional scorer” Duckett and post-anchor Jael Martin has put even more of the offensive load on Hall’s shoulders.

“They are irreplaceable,” Hall said. “The focus this year is taking on a new identity. But for the younger guys, going up against college level players like Tony, Jael and Euan [Davis], and getting those reps at practice every day helped shape our team this year.”

“[Jake] knows that he is going to be face guarded, denied and double-teamed,” Allard added. In most games, he will see the other team’s best defender. He’s the San Diego Player of the Year and has definitely gone another level up.”

Frequent childhood visits to the Encinitas rec center with his father and brother helped shape Hall’s prolific scoring ability.

It has been a full circle year for him, with training outings to Activ8 in Carlsbad coinciding with youth practices for the California Bear Cats youth basketball club, the Lil Cats.

“They were my first team – a lot of credit to them,” Hall said. “It’s funny seeing all of the Lil Cats and remembering where I came from.”

Hall named former Los Angeles Lakers great Kobe Bryant his all-time favorite hooper and pointed to Dallas Mavericks scoring virtuoso Luka Dončić his current favorite to watch, whose style of play is perhaps an

apt comparison to his own.

“I can score from all three levels,” Hall said. “I just use my knowledge of the game better than anyone. I know where my spots are on the floor. I’ve watched so much basketball, it doesn’t matter what type of defense they are in I am able to get to my spots and be crafty around the rim.”

According to Hall, he considered enrolling early at UCSD, foregoing his senior year of high school, but as his coach sees it, there are still a few points left to score.

“He has some extra motivation,” Allard said. “He’s climbing the charts as far as all-time points scored in San Diego. If he averages 26.5 per game for the rest of the way, he will be around 3,000 (career points). If he goes 27.5, he will be the second all-time leading scorer in San Diego history. Those are fun things to chase.”

Troy Leaf of Foothills Christian, class of 2010, is the all-time section leader at 3,318 points.

At UCSD, Hall will have a familiar name on the coaching staff, with Clint Allard, Clark’s brother, the associate head coach.

“I am super grateful for the opportunity,” Hall said. “I always had a feeling I was going to end up there – they just have a home feeling. I knew it was the right fit at my official visit.” For now, he’s just trying to stay in the moment.

“It’s super difficult staying present,” Hall said. “But we have such a fun team this year and I love these guys.”

CARLSBAD HIGH senior guard Jake Hall leads the undefeated Lancers in the Freelance League. Hall is on track this season to become just the third player in San Diego County to score 3,000 career points. Photo by Rudy Schmoke

JAKE HALL, last year’s section Player of the Year, is poised for a historic final season with the Lancers. Photo by Justin Fine

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Stomski home for Holiday (Bowl) with magic tale

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The phone rang long ago at an Encinitas home, and yes, on something called a landline. The voice on the other end purred like magic.

Make that Magic, as in Magic Johnson.

“I couldn’t believe he called back,” Olivia Stomski said.

Johnson wasn’t a friend but was familiar with Stomski, who attended his annual basketball camp.

Stomski was once a stellar hoops player at San Dieguito and La Costa Canyon high schools. She stood at 6 feet, with a batch of blonde hair that rode along with an infectious personality.

“I sort of stuck out,” she said.

When Stomski’s father, Pete, reached out to Johnson, he didn’t strike out. His daughter was curious about a career in sports broadcasting, and pops went straight to the guy with pop in the business.

“When he left the message, I didn’t expect to hear

clude what Stomski calls her “claim to fame.”

“I went to La Costa Canyon the first year it opened and was the class president,” she said. “So I was the first person to get their diploma from there. Although I’m really a San Dieguito Mustang at heart.”

Now she’s part of the Syracuse Mafia, and that’s a good thing. It’s a playful moniker for what it means to be a Newhouse School student and the doors that swing open because of it.

“It’s such a special place and has always been a special place,” she said. “The first thing is the opportunity our students have and the professional experience they gain. And our alumni really care about the students.”

back,” Stomski said.

Johnson’s reply and advice was a slam dunk.

“I talked to Bob, and he said you have to go to Syracuse,” Johnson said. Bob?

“That’s what I said,” Stomski added.

The elder Stomski rolled his eyes, wondering where he went astray with his sports-loving daughter. That’s Bob, as in the legendary Bob Costas, one of the

endless marquee names who got their start at Syracuse.

Not only did Stomski graduate from Syracuse, but she also started a successful company producing sporting events, working with ESPN, Fox Sports and everyone in between.

She drifted back to upstate New York in 2017 to serve as the director of Syracuse’s Newhouse School of Public Communications, Sports Media Center. Her

hiring raised eyebrows, with her being 36 and a female, tasked with leading the nation’s No. 1 sports broadcasting institution.

Stomski, who grew up in Cardiff, just shrugged, went to work and continued to help students of both genders make their marks.

Syracuse and Stomski are in town next week for Friday’s Holiday Bowl against Washington State. Stomski was walking her dog when

word leaked that Syracuse was headed to San Diego’s Snapdragon Stadium.

“I was so excited because I’ll get home for a week,” she said. “Everyone else wanted to go to Florida.”

Instead, Stomski and crew head west, where the recollections will flood the memory bank of someone attending Ada Harris Elementary School and Oak Crest Middle School.

Those good ol’ days in-

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It’s an alumni list that Stomski proudly rattles off, including some of the business giants: Marv Albert, Mike Tirico, Ian Eagle, Sean McDonough and Costas.

“I never have trouble asking them to help a student,” she said. “They always pick up when I call.”

All because her father rang Johnson, which led to a thrilling and unexpected career for Stomski.

Magic, indeed.

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FORMER CARDIFF resident Olivia Stomski, director of the Syracuse University’s Newhouse Sports Media Center, is joined by two of the school’s well-known alumni: CBS’ Ian Eagle, left, and NBC’s Mike Tirico. Stomski, who played basketball at San Dieguito and La Costa Canyon high schools, helps Syracuse students gain hands-on experience navigating the digital journalism, television, radio and film industries. She’s in town for the Dec. 27 game vs. Washington State. Courtesy photos

Military helo makes fiery landing along I-5

By City News Service

CAMP PENDLETON

— The crew of a military helicopter flying out of Camp Pendleton made a fiery but non-injury emergency landing Dec. 20 alongside Interstate 5 north of Oceanside.

The chopper touched down in an open area west of the freeway and north of Aliso Creek Rest Area on the grounds of the northern San Diego County military base

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city.” The program will operate nightly from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., with two staff members on-site. Clients must adhere to “good neighbor policies” designed to ensure safety and minimize disruption to the surrounding community.

City improvements to the Apple Street site will include a security gate and fencing, a mobile security system, ADA accessibility upgrades, debris removal, landscaping, and four installed solar streetlights. The program will also feature self-service kiosks from Pulse for Good to gather real-time, anonymous feedback from participants and community members.

Max Disposti, executive director of the North County LGBTQ Resource Center, said the organization will play an active role once the site becomes operational.

“Even though we’re the

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Paffendorf was taken into custody.

Carlsbad police did not immediately reply to a request for comment Wednesday night, and the FBI’s San Diego office declined to comment.

about 4 p.m. and became engulfed in flame.

All the personnel aboard the aircraft were able to get out safely, CHP public affairs Officer Hunter Gerber said.

It was not immediately clear what forced the emergency landing, which led to heavier-than-usual traffic along I-5 in the area, apparently due to motorists slowing to look at the burning helicopter.

hosts of the site, we’re collaborating with Dreams for Change and have done plenty of training with them in the past few years,” Disposti said. “We’ll also make sure we have two organizations providing resources. We're not just hosting and watching, we're also there to be actively involved as well.”

Samantha Rogers, program manager for the new safe parking lot, said Dreams for Change is ready to expand its reach into North County.

Councilmember Jimmy Figueroa, formerly the executive director of Operation HOPE-North County, noted the success of Vista’s safe parking lot program and expressed optimism about Oceanside’s initiative.

“I’m excited for this program to come to Oceanside,” Figueroa said. “It shows what true collaboration looks like when we have multiple nonprofits working together along with our local government.”

On Monday, 15-yearold Natalie “Samantha’’ Rupnow fatally shot a teacher and a student and wounded six other people at Abundant Life Christian School in Madison, Wisconsin. Rupnow was later found dead at the scene with what were believed to be self-inflicted gunshot wounds.

eral speakers referenced the city’s Affordable Housing Task Force’s previous evaluation of L7 as a potential housing site, where it received low rankings compared to other properties.

“The Affordable Housing Task Force had unanimous agreement ... not to pursue Quail Gardens Park site for affordable housing, period,” said Elena Thompson, a former task force member who argued that the site’s original designation as parkland should guide the council’s decision.

Former Encinitas mayor Sheila Cameron reminded the council of L7’s original designation as parkland in the city’s General Plan.

“It was already designated parkland in the General Plan, which is our Constitution,” Cameron said. “That has never, never changed.”

She also criticized past affordable housing decisions, noting that higher in-

O’side making ‘age-friendly’ push

By Staff

OCEANSIDE — The city is collecting surveys asking residents to help make Oceanside 'age-friendly' for seniors and people living with disabilities.

After the city joined the AARP Age-Friendly Network earlier this year, the San Diego Foundation funded the city to partner with the Center for Excellence in Aging and Longevity at the San Diego State University Social Policy Institute to develop a fiveyear plan to help improve livability in Oceanside.

“Oceanside’s senior population is growing exponentially, and it will be increasingly important that we are intentional in how we think about infrastructure and services so that Oceanside is a place where people can age on their own terms," said Oceanside Parks and Recreation Director Manuel Gonzalez.

AARP has identified the following eight “domains of livability” that

will provide a framework for the city to focus its plan: outdoor spaces and buildings, transportation, housing, social participation, respect and social in-

that we are inclusive and engaging with our most vulnerable populations.”

In 2024, the city received a 53 overall livability score, which is in the top

Oceanside’s senior population is growing exponentially, and it will be increasingly important that we are intentional in how we think about infrastructure and services.”

Manuel Gonzalez Director, Oceanside Parks and Recreation

clusion, work and civic engagement, communication and information, and community and health services.

“This process will help define how we approach policies and planning with an age-friendly lens,” Gonzalez said. “It is critical that our action plan is reflective of the entire Oceanside community, so we are working hard to ensure

clusionary housing percentages were once rejected. “We could have had much more [affordable housing],” she said.

Jim Stiven, a former Affordable Housing Task Force member, urged the council to avoid prematurely removing L7 from consideration as a housing site. “

The recommendation to downzone the L7 parcel from residential to public use is premature,” Stiven said, cit-

ing unresolved evaluations of other potential sites in the city. He warned against legal challenges, including those under Proposition A, and emphasized the need for careful deliberation.

In response, Ehlers said he supports a Proposition A vote if required.

“Hey, I’m the original author [of Prop A],” he said. “I agree we need a Prop A vote if we’re changing zoning.”

Ehlers also pointed out that the city could pursue alternatives for affordable housing under state laws like AB 2011 and SB 6.

These laws permit housing to be built on commercial properties by right, providing a viable pathway to meet Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) requirements without relying on the L7 parcel.

“We need to be arguing for that credit,” Ehlers said,

half of communities nationally. Oceanside had a score of 61 in the category of ‘neighborhood,’ which includes access to parks, libraries, grocery stores and crime rates.

Oceanside also excelled in the ‘health’ category, with a score of 65 due to lower rates of obesity, smoking and healthcare professional shortages as

referring to RHNA compliance. “That right there would give us an out for no net loss,” he added, emphasizing the potential benefits of leveraging state laws to address affordable housing needs without impacting the L7 parcel.

Responding to assertions that the decision was anti-affordable housing, O’Hara emphasized that the intent behind designating L7 as a park was not to oppose affordable housing but to promote parkland instead.

“I don’t think anybody up here is against affordable housing, I certainly am not,” he said. “This space should be a park. It’s the wrong space for affordable housing because it’s going to make it more dense.”

Shaffer asked City Attorney Tarquin Preziosi what steps were necessary to make L7 a park. Preziosi said finalizing the designation would require further evaluation, including a Planning Commission review and potentially a public vote under Proposition A.

well as higher access to exercise opportunities.

The city has an “Age Friendly Action Plan” webpage with more information about the domains of livability and a link to the survey, which is available in English and Spanish. Oceanside residents can also pick up a survey at any Oceanside senior center, recreation center, library or community resource center or take the survey online.

The city has also assembled a group of community members to serve as an advisory group that will help guide the development of its action plan.

Staff has been working with AARP to develop a coalition of “age friendly ambassadors” who will engage with the community to boost participation in the surveys and community listening sessions that will be scheduled early next year.

Anyone interested in becoming an ambassador can call 760-435-5561 or email recadmin@oceansideca.org.

“We would not be able to do that tonight for a couple of reasons,” Preziosi said. “One, it’s not agendized as such. Two, it would need to go to the Planning Commission.”

City staff will return with a comprehensive report detailing the zoning status of L7, the steps required to designate it as a park, and any potential legal or procedural considerations, including the implications of Proposition A, which may require a public vote for rezoning.

“I support moving forward with the next step, which is not a commitment yet,” Ehlers said. “I want staff to come back and report on the status of the site, whether it’s under the Surplus Land Act, and steps to rezone to public, semi-public, if that’s what we choose to do.

“I also want to know the requirements for a Proposition A vote and options for addressing housing elements under state laws like AB 2011 and SB 6.”

OCEANSIDE, San Diego County’s third-largest city, joined the AARP Age-Friendly Network this year and has received funding to develop a five-year plan to help improve livability in the the city. Courtesy photo

A VIEW of the L7 plot along Quail Gardens Drive in Encinitas. The City Council is considering downzoning the parcel for use as a community park. Photo by Jordan P. Ingram

NORAD’s tracker keeps tabs on Santa Claus

By City News Service

SAN DIEGO — Beginning in the predawn hours of Christmas Eve, Old St. Nick’s worldwide Christmas Eve journey, which traditionally includes passes over communities in San Diego County, was tracked by the North American Aerospace Defense Command.

This marked the 69th straight year NORAD, located at Peterson Space Force Base, Colorado, has provided simulated tracking of Santa Claus’ global mission to deliver gifts and cheer, according to the agency.

The tracker went live at 1 a.m. Pacific time Tuesday via www.noradsanta.org, focused on the North Pole, awaiting Kris Kringle’s epic trip.

In 2022 and 2023, the tracker captured Santa and his reindeer crossing Tijua-

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so huge.”

Both Montes and Beltran have personal connections to the cemetery. Beltran discovered in 2015 that his father’s grandmother had been buried there after she died in 1941.

Beltran said his father Joe, 96, had been serving in Japan when his grandmother died, and he assumed for years she had been buried in Arizona. However, 74 years later, during a visit to the St. Therese cemetery in 2015, they discovered that she had actually been buried there all along.

“I could see in my dad’s eyes and his expression, because he knew her, he grew up with her … To get that back, that closure, he was pretty happy about that,” Beltran said.

Montes has childhood memories of visiting the cemetery where her grandmother and uncle are buried. She remembers family members having to dig the holes themselves for the caskets and holding the funerals at their family homes.

“I used to go with my grandfather. I remember us taking the water over there, and flowers to leave,” she said.

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agreed to pause work on the protected intersections to evaluate the corridor’s current functionality.

Councilmember Jim O’Hara also expressed reservations about the project’s current direction, citing specific safety concerns, such as potential hazards for elderly residents crossing bike lanes and the overall impact on traffic flow.

“One of the things I see in this project, whether it’s a safety issue or not, is a flow issue,” O’Hara said.

He suggested exploring alternatives, such as redirecting students to different school entrances and emphasized the need for a community-informed approach. O’Hara voiced support for

na into San Diego County from south to north, as well as presented the sleigh flying directly over several cities, including Oceanside and Carlsbad.

“The (website) features Santa’s North Pole Village,

tants are buried on opposite sides of the cemetery, which has allowed La Colonia members to narrow down the area where their relatives may be buried.

The Beltrans, Knights of Columbus and other residents gather biannually for cleanups at the cemetery. Without maintenance, the brush can grow several feet and obscure the gravestones.

Beltran said some new participants join each time, eager to help restore their families’ resting place and set a new gravestone for them.

“It’s a field, with no proper irrigation or landscaping or anything,” Beltran said. “Now, people can spend time in a fairly maintained and clean cemetery and say ‘hey, it looks great down there.’”

Going forward, Daniels is hoping to make final determinations about potential grave sites in the coming month and work with La Colonia members to try to match them with real people who were buried there.

For some of the anomalies, it may be impossible to determine what lies beneath the ground. However, Daniels said he plans to provide the geospatial data and the site of the markers to La Colonia leaders for potential use down the road.

implementing the mid-block crossing as soon as possible, describing it as the one aspect of the project that garnered broad consensus.

After deliberations, the council approved a motion to defer construction of the protected intersections and mid-block crossing from the Santa Fe West project. Instead, these elements will be reassessed and incorporated into a new project after further review and observation of the corridor’s performance, with an update expected by May.

“We’re going to take the pause time to clean [the project] up, make it look like a standard road, take the construction accouterments away, and see how it operates,” Ehlers said, summarizing the council’s approach.

Portuguese, Chinese and Korean.’’

NORAD has been providing updates regarding the upcoming flight via its social media platforms.

which includes a holiday countdown, games, movie theater, holiday music, web store and more,’’ NORAD said. “The website is available in nine languages: English, French, Spanish, German, Italian, Japanese,

“On Dec. 24, trackers worldwide can call 1-877-HI-NORAD to ask our live operators about Santa’s location from 6 a.m. to midnight mountain standard time,’’ the agency said. “Whether you’re in Alexandria, Egypt, or Alexandria, Virginia, remember that Santa typically arrives between 9 p.m. and midnight local time, and ONLY when children are asleep!’’ NORAD, which is responsible for identifying and sounding alarms regarding potential airborne threats to the U.S. and Canada, inaugurated the Santa tracking tradition informally in 1955 when a child called the

wrong number and connected with an aerospace command colonel asking about Santa’s whereabouts. He assured the girl that the jolly man would make it through the night safely.

NORAD formalized Santa tracking in 1958, providing reports to media regarding Santa’s progress making the rounds on Christmas Eve.

“Though the program began due to a misdialed number, ‘NORAD Tracks Santa’ has flourished and is recognized as one of the Department of Defense’s largest community outreach programs,’’ according to the agency.

Holiday fire prevention tips

The California Fire Foundation today encour-

aged everyone to celebrate the holiday season safely by observing a few vital fire safety tips:

-- Never leave cooking food unattended.

-- Keep potentially flammable kitchen items like dish towels and paper products stored away from stove tops and hot surfaces.

-- Familiarize yourself with kitchen appliances and make sure they are in good working condition.

-- Choose fresh Christmas trees and keep them well watered.

-- Use energy-efficient LED lights.

-- Inspect Christmas lights and ornaments for any damage and replace any frayed cords or broken bulbs.

For more information visit www.calfirefoundation.org.

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a road that that was probably a fertile field before it was a road,” McCurdy said. “Your food is everything, your food is your community, your gathering together, your food is your nourishment, your food is your healthcare system, your food is your enjoyment.”

Coastal Roots Farm incorporates regenerative agriculture practices, such as minimal tillage and composting, to promote soil health and reduce environmental impact. While their farming operation is on a small scale, their techniques are modeled after efficiencies seen in largescale agriculture, focusing on sustainability.

“We’re doing as much of a closed-loop system as we can in our urban setting, honoring our ancestors with that closed-loop system where you have your animals, you have your waste, and your waste gets composted and goes back in, and then you grow your food,” McCurdy said.

The farm intertwines food with cultural traditions, including Jewish heritage. Incubated by the Leichtag Foundation in 2014, Coastal Roots Farm became part of the grow-

ing national movement of Jewish community farming, offering a distinctive, non-traditional outdoor space for creative Jewish expression in San Diego.

During Hanukkah, for example, the team reflected on the Jewish tradition of making latkes and potato pancakes fried in oil, tying the practice back to the holiday’s celebration of light.

“We do tie our food into the Jewish tradition, but also, again, we’re here to connect folks to where they’re coming from, right, and where they are today, no matter your tradition,” McCurdy said.

This holistic approach extends to education and

community engagement.

Coastal Roots Farm offers STEM-based education programs, internships, and workforce development initiatives. Many visitors first arrive for an event or program and later find themselves advocating for the farm’s broader mission.

“Some folks come for something and didn’t even realize they were coming to a farm, and now they’re the farm’s biggest advocate,” McCurdy said.

Denton-Borhaug emphasized that the farm’s efforts are deeply rooted in addressing food insecurity, even in a region as affluent as North County.

“There still are, believe it or not, plenty of folks

that live within our bubble here,” he said. “There are some low-income communities that exist here in Encinitas and surrounding neighborhoods, and there are folks that are struggling.”

To reach those most in need, Coastal Roots Farm partners with local nonprofits to distribute fresh, nutrient-dense produce to underserved communities. Their refrigerated vehicles enable them to bring food directly to areas with limited access to healthy options, filling gaps often left by processed or long-transported food.

Looking ahead, McCurdy and Denton-Borhaug agree that the sustainability of this model depends on the community’s continued support.

“The question is, what are we as a community willing to commit to,” Denton-Borhaug said. “Putting our dollars where our mouth is tough … because it doesn’t just happen.”

For Coastal Roots Farm, it’s more than growing food — it’s about increasing connections, fostering sustainability, and nourishing a community.

“We’re here to nourish this slice of Earth and steward this land the best that we can,” McCurdy said.

SANTA FE

ADAM MCCURDY, director of farm production and distribution at Coastal Roots Farm, rides his bike through fields of vegetables. McCurdy emphasized the farm’s commitment to sustainability and community connection. Photo by Walker Armstrong

COASTAL ROOTS offers sustainable food at no cost to residents experiencing food insecurity. Photo by Walker Armstrong

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Grinch

If you were hoping to extend your holiday spirit to your automobile and you live in Wyoming, think again. United Press International reported that the Wyoming Highway Patrol is reminding motorists that colored Christmas lights are not legal on civilian cars.

The statute says that “no person shall drive or move any vehicle or equipment upon any highway with any lamp or device thereon capable of displaying a red or blue light visible from directly in front of the center thereof.”

In other words, only cops get red and blue lights on their cars. The WHP posted a photo on Dec. 2 with a car completely covered in Christmas lights being pulled over. Bah, humbug! [UPI, 12/13/2024]

Questionable Judgment

A mushroom hunter identified only as “Helen” stumbled upon a new “dogging” destination in Kent, England, in early December, Kent Online reported on Dec. 17.

Dogging, for those of you not up on your Brit slang, refers to open-air sexual activity. Helen was following a footpath along the A29 highway when her dog pulled her farther into the woods, where she discovered a large sex toy tied to a tree with string.

“I looked from a distance and then I just left, as I was really disgusted and a bit freaked out by it,” Helen said.

A local councilor said he is preparing a report about the issues; Kent Police said they haven’t received any reports of criminal activity there. [Kent Online, 12/17/2024]

Rude

— Ten- and 11-year-old students at Lee-on-the-Solent school in Hampshire, England, were traumatized in mid-December after Rev. Paul Chamberlain visited to conduct a religious education class, The Guardian reported.

The good vicar started his discussion with the birth of Jesus, but he went on to tell the kids that Santa Claus is not real and that their parents buy the presents and eat the biscuits left out for the jolly old elf. Some students started to sob.

“Paul has accepted that

this was an error of judgment, and ... he apologized unreservedly to the school, to the parents and to the children,” said a spokesperson for the Diocese of Portsmouth.

[Guardian, 12/14/2024]

— In April, Christina Sivilay of Kent, Washington, suffered a stroke which left her in a coma, KIRO-TV reported. When she woke up, she was greeted with an eviction notice from her apartment. The stroke has caused her to lose some movement and strength in parts of her body, so she’s unable to work.

“When I came home from the hospital, I felt useless. I’m a worker,” she said. Sivilay is concerned about her two sons, 12 and 7 years old. “I just want them to know they’re OK, and that we don’t have to live in the street or a shelter,” she said.

Relatives are helping, but when KIRO reached out to the apartment manager, there was no comment.

[KIRO, 12/11/2024]

Least Competent Criminal

An unnamed man in Wheat Ridge, Colorado, allegedly caused a multi-vehicle crash on Dec. 4, KKTV reported. When officers arrived, they asked him how many drinks he had consumed, to which he answered, “probably 10. Hey, hey, hey, I’m gonna tell you right now, like, I’m a professional drinker,” he said.

Police administered a breathalyzer test, which showed the man’s blood alcohol content was more than four times the legal limit. He was handcuffed and charged; no one was hurt in the accident. [KKTV, 12/12/2024]

You Had One Job ...

Commuters in Samut Prakan, Thailand, were flummoxed upon arriving at a newly renovated bus stop, Nation Thailand reported on Dec. 7. The floor of the stop was concrete, which had been poured up to the bottoms of the seats of the brand-new green plastic chairs, causing riders to sit on the ground. While the contractor has acknowledged the mistake and vowed to fix it, online commenters have had a field day: “Designed for people to sit Thai-style, neatly and politely,” one said. “I love the concept behind this work,” said another. [Nation Thailand, 12/7/2024]

Wait, What?

OK, first of all, who knew that grain silos have basements? But I digress. In El Dorado County, California, a horse fell through a narrow opening in the floor of an abandoned grain silo and

into the structure’s basement, United Press International reported on Dec. 17.

El Dorado Search and Rescue came to the animal’s rescue and used a pulley system to hoist Matsie the mare out of the basement, after which she was “reunited with her family and friends.” To which she responded, “Neeiiiiggghhhhh.” [UPI, 12/17/2024]

Animal Antics

On Dec. 14, at a rugby match in Buckinghamshire, England, between the Marlow Rugby Club 2nd XV and the Rams Rugby Club 3rd Team Centaurs, a Marlow player was flattened when a small deer ran onto the field and collided with him, the BBC reported.

Neither the player nor the deer were injured, and Marlow went on to win the contest 19-17. [BBC, 12/16/2024]

Risky Business

Police in Long Island, New York, arrested Gladys Serrano, 70, in early December for practicing dentistry without a license from the kitchen of her one-bedroom apartment.

A search of Serrano’s apartment revealed many of the tools of a legit dental practice, including drawers full of dental instruments and extraction tools, a dental treatment chair situated near the sink, impression molds, needles and vials of medication.

The one victim identified by authorities (so far) had five “rotting” teeth extracted by Serrano. Myriam Kai, a neighbor who, like Serrano, hails from El Salvador, told WABC-TV New York, “I don’t know why they’re making this a big deal. She has a degree in El Salvador. She’s a great dentist.”

Serrano faces up to four years in prison if convicted.

[WABC-TV, 12/12/24]

Reunited

Do you remember your fourth grade lunchbox? Tracy Drain of Virginia is getting reacquainted with hers. It went missing 40 years ago and was found in early December by a plumber, who discovered the vintage Heathcliff-themed memento hiding in a pipe chase while he was working at Fairview Elementary School in Roanoke.

A tag inside was adorned with Drain’s name, and a former co-worker of Drain’s reached out to her after reading about the lunchbox find in a Facebook post from the Roanoke City Public Schools. Drain told WDBJ-7, “I’m

tal area,” the lawsuit alleges.

Riggi also claims Escarcega made degrading remarks about her appearance, mocked her personal life, and encouraged other male employees to join in the harassment.

“This culture, driven by [Escarcega’s] example, allowed other male employees to humiliate and demean [Riggi] by attributing her professional performance to her personal life,” the lawsuit states.

definitely going to treasure it because of mom’s writing on it and the way she took care of us as kids and how she raised us.” [WDBJ-7, 12/11/24]

Keeping Spirits Up

In “What could possibly go wrong?” news, an Ohio funeral home may soon be able to serve alcohol to grieving families. Evergreen Funeral, Cremation and Reception, in Columbus, applied for a liquor license earlier this year and could be serving as soon as January, reported ABCWSYX on Dec. 16.

Evergreen’s owner, Hunter Triplett, says he wants to shed the funeral industry’s dark, morbid reputation. One way to do that? Let mourners raise a toast to their lost loved ones. “My role in this position is to kind of be a party planner for the dead,” Triplett said.

If approved, the facility would receive a D3 liquor license, which in Ohio allows the sale of beer, wine and hard liquor for consumption on-site. Interestingly, the property used to be a chocolate factory; perhaps Triplett could consider giving mourners truffles rather than Tito’s. That might keep “RIP” further away from “DUI.” [ABCWSYX, 12/16/2024]

Sign of the Times

An unnamed woman in Chongqing, China, landed the grand prize of $1,380 after she managed to avoid using her mobile phone for ... one hour, MSN reported on Dec. 3.

A local business organized the “public welfare challenge” aimed to spotlight the issue of smartphone addiction. The winning participant showed up in her jammies and had to lie perfectly still, without benefit of distractions like books or movies. Out of 10 contestants, she was the only one who prevailed. [MSN, 12/3/2024]

Bad Habit

A mafia investigation in Italy recently yielded 24 arrests, but one suspect stands out among the rest: Sister Anna Donelli.

The BBC reported on Dec. 4 that a sting operation by the Italian police caught the nun using her position as a volunteer at a prison, which gave her “free access to the penitentiary facilities,” to relay messages and info between the notorious ‘Ndrangheta mafia and its incarcerated members.

Donelli will surely have company as she awaits trial; the police operation, which involves hundreds of officers, is ongoing across northern Italy. [BBC, 12/4/24]

The complaint alleges MainStreet Oceanside failed to address Riggi’s concerns despite her reports to human resources. It claims the organization “normalized” the toxic workplace environment by taking no corrective action.

“The negative, hostile and harassing culture that [Escarcega] cultivated was open and apparent to all who worked at [MainStreet Oceanside], yet no one in a position of authority took even the most basic steps to address the actions or assist the victims,” the lawsuit al-

IFond memories of San Onofre water spot

had been surfing for about a year when my sister’s boyfriend, Larry, offered to take me to San Onofre. San Onofre was open only to military dependents, which Larry was, and members of the then-exclusive San Onofre Surf Club.

When we arrived, I found the surf to my liking, small and gentle, and a far cry from the thumping Orange and LA County beach breaks I had become accustomed to. The waves were easy to catch and easy to ride, and to the south, men in their 40s and 50s rode them at a break named “Old Man’s” in their honor. Some of the men rode balsawood surfboards, rarely turning as they made their way shoreward.

I would not be introduced to these guys for another 30 years and now I realize they were the legendary surfers of the ‘30s and ‘40s. Names like Loren “Whitey” Harrison, “Burhead,” and Dr. Dorian Paskowitz, who along with his wife, Juliette, would raise 11 kids in a motor home, ruled the point, riding tall and elegantly, while I jerkily attempted turning my 30-pound Wardy.

Over the years I met Whitey and Dorian and heard tales of the waves and the surfers who became legendary riding them. Originally, Terry “Tubesteak” Tracy had carved out his initials on the waves he rode while ruling the beach with his unique brand of Aloha. As late as the early 2000s, some of the original surfers there still played guitars and ukuleles on the beach.

At the request of Surfer’s Journal publisher, Steve Pezman, I brought guitar legends Sam and

leges.

The complaint also accuses Escarcega of inappropriate behavior toward other female employees, including one instance in which he allegedly dismissed safety concerns by telling a female employee to “stop being so cute.”

Escarcega, who became MainStreet Oceanside’s CEO in January following the retirement of founder Rick Wright, is no longer listed on the organization’s website. The group’s chief financial officer, Angie Leonard, has been named interim CEO.

chris ahrens

Andy Powers to San Onofre to play a few tunes with those who had planted themselves there for half a century and had formed an informal band called “Bamboo Boom.” The old-timers were impressed with Sam and Andy’s playing, perhaps more so when they found these kids, who were young enough to be their great-grandkids, knew the songs they grew up with. San Onofre is now open to the public and those who show up there find its gentle waves accommodating to the very young, the very old, and some of our state’s top longboarders. This is a state park with lines of people waiting for a parking spot that will soon be traded for a spot beneath the palapa, or the lineup.

My experience is that the waves of San Onofre are best on south to southwest swells. The waves are far more crowded now than when I first surfed there in the early ‘60s, but the crowd is generally as open and welcoming as ever.

Legendary surfers like Don Craig, Mickey “Mongoose” Munoz, Steve Boehne, and his lifelong tandem partner (and wife) Barrie can be seen enjoy a south swell, or lounging in the sand after a satisfying session.

To learn more about San Onofre, check out David F. Matuszak’s “San Onofre: Memories of a Legendary Surfing Beach.”

Leonard declined to comment on the lawsuit but emphasized MainStreet’s commitment to maintaining a safe and respectful workplace.

“As has always been the case, we at MainStreet Oceanside take any complaint of harassment or discrimination seriously,” Leonard said in an email statement.

“Such conduct in any form is not tolerated, and we strive to provide the best possible environment for our employees, partners, and those in the community.”

SAN ONOFRE once was open only to military dependents and members of the San Onofre Surf Club. Courtesy photo

A FORMER MainStreet Oceanside employee has filed a sexual harassment lawsuit against the nonprofit and its ex-CEO, Gumaro Escarcega. Photo by Samantha Nelson

Coast News legals continued from page 11

Section 21700, et seq. of the Business and Professions Code of the State of California the under-signed will be sold at public auction conducted on STORAGETREASURES.COM

on January 11, 2025, ending at 10 am. The personal property including but not limited to: Personal and household items stored at West Coast SelfStorage Del Sur 16001 Babcock St San Diego CA 92127, County of San Diego, by the following persons:

Tenant

Kole Jr Kelly

Property is sold “AS IS BASIS.” There is a refundable $100 cleaning deposit on all units. Sale is subject to cancellation.

12/27/2024 CN 29907

Notice of Public Sale Notice is hereby given that Security Public Storage at 1501 South Coast Highway Oceanside, CA 92054 will sell the contents of the storage units listed below at a public auction to satisfy a lien placed on the contents (pursuant to Division 8 Chapter 10 Sec 21700-21716 of the California Codes). The sale will take place at the website www.StorageTreasures.com on 1/15/2025 at 12:00pm. The sale will be conducted under the direction of Christopher Rosa (Bond-3112562) and www. StorageTreasures.com on behalf of the facility’s management.

Units will be available for viewing prior to the sale on www.StorageTreasures.com. Contents will be sold for cash only to the highest bidder. A 10-15% buyer’s premium will be charged and possibly a cleaning deposit per unit. All sales are nal. Seller reserves the right to withdraw the property at any time before the sale or to refuse any bids. The property to be sold is described as “general household items” unless otherwise noted.

Tenant Name Contreras, Jessica Garcia, Kadyn Green, Crisandra Hageman, David C. Lacey, Yolanda Montgomery, Scott Myers-Gaines, Shannon Pope, Darrius Puckett, James William Rademacher, Lawrence Samarin, Stenya Shaw, Josh Stewart, Aaron Teague, Michael S. Tootalian, Sandra M.

Purchased goods are sold as is and must be removed within 48 hours from time and date of purchase. Payment is to be with cash only and made at the time of purchase.

This sale is subject to cancellation without notice in the event of settlement between owner and obligated party.

Security Public Storage

1501 South Coast Highway Oceanside, CA 92054

760-722-8700

12/27/2024 CN 29906

Notice of Self Storage Sale

Please take notice Prime Storage - Vista located at 2430 S Santa Fe Ave Vista CA 92084 intends to hold a public sale to the highest bidder of the property stored by the following tenants at the storage facility. The sale will occur as an online auction via www.storagetreasures.com on 1/15/2025 at 12:00PM. David L Garcia; Janet Dominguez; Vincent Theis; Donald Pena or; Mary Sanchez. This sale may be

withdrawn at any time without notice. Certain terms and conditions apply.

12/27/2024 CN 29904

Notice of Self Storage Sale

Please take notice Prime Storage - San Marcos N Paci c St. located at 185 N Paci c St San Marcos CA 92069 intends to hold a public sale to the highest bidder of the property stored by the following tenants at the storage facility. The sale will occur as an online auction via www.storagetreasures.com on 1/15/2025 at 12:00PM. Unless stated otherwise the description of the contents are household goods, furnishings and garage essentials. Adam Majeska; Tracy Evans; Jeannette Costa; Anthony Eames; Chrystian Navarrete. This sale may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Certain terms and conditions apply.

12/27/2024 CN 29903

Notice of Self Storage Sale

Please take notice Prime Storage - San Marcos E Mission Rd located at 1510 E. Mission Rd San Marcos CA 92069 intends to hold a public sale to the highest bidder of the property stored by the following tenants at the storage facility. The sale will occur as an online auction via www.storagetreasures.com on 1/15/2025 at 12:00PM. Patrick Strong; Cameron Shepherd; Samantha Lingenfelter; Brent Jones; Eva Casillas; Samantha Solis; Alonzo Munoz; Maria Medrano; Ingrid Phillips; Juan Samala. This sale may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Certain terms and conditions apply.

12/27/2024 CN 29902

Notice of Self Storage Sale

Please take notice Prime Storage - San Diego Mission Bay Dr located at 4595 Mission Bay Dr San Diego CA 92109 intends to hold a public sale to the highest bidder of the property stored by the following tenants at the storage facility. The sale will occur as an online auction via www.selfstorageauction. com on 1/15/2025 at 12:00PM. Russell G Campbell; Jenifer A Teacher; Daniel J Peters; Kirk Michals; Michael Sims; Venus Khestoo; Ashley Ferreirae. This sale may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Certain terms and conditions apply. 12/27/2024 CN 29901

Notice of Self Storage Sale

Please take notice Paci c Highway Storage located at 4350 Paci c Highway San Diego, CA 92110 intends to hold a public sale to the highest bidder of the property stored by the following tenants at the storage facility. The sale will occur at the facility on 1/15/2025 at 2:00PM. Tamara Nelson; Austin Morgan; Stephanie Richards. This sale may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Certain terms and conditions apply. 12/27/2024 CN 29900

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF JEANIE OMEN FLAHIVE aka JEANIE FLAHIVE Case# 24PE003176C

To all heirs, bene ciaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of Jeanie Flahive aka Jeanie Omen Flahive

A Petition for Probate has been led by Morag Jeanie Flahive and Alan James Flahive, in the Superior Court of California, County of San Diego.

The Petition for Probate requests that Morag Jeanie Flahive and Alan James Flahive 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: January 16, 2025; Time: 1:30 PM; in Dept.: 503. Court address: 1100 Union St., San Diego CA 92101, Central Courthouse. https://www.sdcourt.ca.gov/ sdcourt/probate2/probatevh

Court appearances may be made either in person or virtually, unless otherwise ordered by the Court. Virtual appearances must be made using the department’s Microsoft Teams (“MS Teams”) video link; or by calling the department’s MS Teams conference phone number and using the assigned conference ID number. The MS Teams video conference links and phone numbers can be found at www.sdcourt.ca.gov/ ProbateHearings. Plan to check in 15 minutes prior to the scheduled hearing time.

If you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or 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: Morag Jeanie Flahive and Alan James Flahive 2585 Highland Dr. Carlsbad CA 92008 Telephone: 760.277-7601 12/20, 12/27/2024, 01/03/2025 CN 29899

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE –CHANGE OF NAME CASE# 24CU028232N TO ALL INTERESTED

PERSONS:

Petitioner(s): Jerry Joseph Whelan led a petition with this court for a decree changing name as follows: a. Present name: Jerry Joseph Whelan change to proposed name: Gerald Joseph Whelan 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 court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard

and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely led, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING: On January 31, 2025 at 8:30 a.m., in Dept. 25 of the Superior Court of California, 325 S Melrose Dr., Vista CA 92081, North County Division. (To appear remotely, check in advance of the hearing for information about how to do so on the court’s website. To nd your court’s website, go to www. courts.ca.gov/find-my-court. htm.) NO HEARING WILL OCCUR ON THE DATE SPECIFIED IN THE ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE.

The court will review the documents 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: 12/16/2024

Brad A. Weinreb Judge of the Superior Court. 12/20, 12/27/2024, 01/03, 01/10/2025 CN 29894

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE –CHANGE OF NAME CASE# 24CU027967N TO ALL INTERESTED

PERSONS: Petitioner(s): Jaclyn Shukling Tang led a petition with this court for a decree changing name as follows:

a. Present name: Jaclyn Shukling Tang change to proposed name: Jaclyn

Shukling Jolley 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 court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely led, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING: On January 31, 2025 at 8:30 a.m., in Dept. N-25 of the Superior Court of California, 325 S Melrose Dr., Vista CA 92081, North County Division. (To appear remotely, check in advance of the hearing for information about how to do so on the court’s website. To nd your court’s website, go to www. courts.ca.gov/find-my-court. htm.) NO HEARING WILL OCCUR ON THE DATE SPECIFIED IN THE ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE.

The court will review the documents 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: 12/13/2024

Brad A. Weinreb Judge of the Superior Court. 12/20, 12/27/2024, 01/03, 01/10/2025 CN 29883

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF CHARLES A. CUCCARO aka CHARLES ANTHONY CUCCARO

Case # 24PE003273C

To all heirs, bene ciaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of Charles A. Cuccaro aka Charles Anthony Cuccaro

A Petition for Probate has been led by Ana Maria Grace in the Superior Court of California, County of San Diego.

The Petition for Probate requests that Ana Maria Grace 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: January 09, 2025; Time: 1:30 PM; in Dept.: 503; Court address: 1100 Union St., San Diego CA 92101, Central Courthouse.

https://www.sdcourt.ca.gov/ sdcourt/probate2/probatevh Court appearances may be made either in person or virtually, unless otherwise ordered by the Court. Virtual appearances must be made using the department’s Microsoft Teams (“MS Teams”) video link; or by calling the department’s MS Teams conference phone number and using the assigned conference ID number. The MS Teams video conference links and phone numbers can be found at www.sdcourt.ca.gov/ ProbateHearings. Plan to check in 15 minutes prior to the scheduled hearing time. If you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or 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: Denise E. Stich, Esq.

Procopio, Cory, Hargreaves & Savitch LLP

525 B Street, Ste 2200 San Diego CA 92101

Telephone: 619.238.1900 12/20/2024, 12/27/2024, 01/03/2025 CN 29878

NOTICE OF HEARING ON PETITION TO DETERMINE CLAIM TO PROPERTY CASE NUMBER: BPB-18-002681 consolidated with BCV-18-101723 IN THE MATTER OF: The Andrew V. Negrete and the Ruth O. Negrete 1987 Trust as amended.

A petition has been led asking the court to determine a claim to the property identi ed in 3, and a hearing on the petition has been set. Please refer to the petition for more information. If you have a claim to the property described in 3, you may attend the hearing and object or respond to the petition. If you do not want to attend the hearing, you may also le a written response before the hearing. If you do not respond to the petition or attend the hearing, the court may make orders a ecting ownership of the property without your input.

1. NOTICE is given that: Lydia Vose Trustee of the Andrew V. Negrete and the Ruth O. Negrete 1987 Trust as amended has led a petition entitled: Petition Under Probate Code Sections 850 and 859 for Return of Real and Personal Property and for Double Damages under Probate Code section 850 asking for a court order determining a claim or claims to the property described in 3.

2. A HEARING on the petition will be held as follows: Date: February 20, 2025 Time: 1:30 p.m.

Dept: 10 Name and Address of Court: Superior Court of California County of Kern 1415 Truxtun Ave., Bakers eld CA 93301

3. The property that is the subject of the petition is: This action concerns real properties identi ed as: 1308 Pearl Street, Bakers eld, CA 93305; 1316 Pearl Street, Bakers eld, CA 93305; 1317 Pearl Street, Bakers eld, CA 93305; 1318 Pearl Street, Bakers eld, CA 93305, as well as Cash Received. 4. In addition to seeking to recover the property described in 3, the petition also alleges and seeks relief for bad faith conduct, undue in uence in bad faith, or elder or dependent adult nancial abuse. The petition describes these allegations in detail. Based on the allegations, the petition seeks to recover twice the value of the property described in 3 and requests that the court award attorney’s fees and costs to the petitioner. (Prob. Code, § 859.) Attorney: Andrew She eld LeBeau – Thelen, LLP 5001 E. Commercenter Dr., Ste 300 Bakers eld CA 93005 Telephone: 661.325.8962 12/13, 12/20, 12/27/2024, 01/03/2025 CN 29857

SUMMONS (CITACION JUDICIAL) CASE #: 37-2024-00018003 -CU-PO-CTL

NOTICE TO DEFENDANT: (AVISO AL DEMANDADO): DAVID C. FLEMING; LEXIE DAVILA; and DOES 1-20 inclusive YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF: (LO ESTA DEMANDANDO EL DEMANDANTE): MARC JORDAN NOTICE! You have been sued. The court may decide against you without your being heard unless you respond within 30 days. Read the information below. You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this summons and legal papers are served on you to le a written response at this court

and have a copy served on the plainti . A letter or phone call will not protect you. Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form that you can use for your response. You can nd these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the ling fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form. If you do not le your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money, and property may be taken without further warning from the court. There are other legal requirements. You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call an attorney referral service. If you cannot a ord an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonpro t legal services program. You can locate these nonpro t groups at the California Legal Services Web site (www.lawhelpcalifornia. org), the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www. courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), or by contacting your local court or county bar association. NOTE: The court has a statutory lien for waived fees and costs on any settlement or arbitration award of $10,000 or more in a civil. case. The court’s lien must be paid before the court will dismiss the case. AVISO! Lo han demandado. Si no responde dentro de 30 dias, la corte puede decidir en su contra sin escuchar su version. Lea la informacion a continuacion.

Tiene 30 DIAS DE CALENDARIO despues de que le entreguen esta citacion y papeles legales para presentar una respuesta por escrito en esta corte y hacer que se entregue una copia al demandante. Una carta o una llamada telefonica no lo protegen. Su respuesta por escrito tiene que estar en formato legal correcto si desea que procesen su caso en la corte. Es posible que haya un formulario que usted pueda usar para su respuesta.Puede encontrar estos formularios de la corte y mas informacion en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www.sucorte. ca.gov), en la biblioteca de leyes de su condado o en la corte que le quede mas cerca. Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentacion, pida al secretario de la corte que le de un formulario de exencion de pago de cuotas. Si no presenta su respuesta a tiempo, puede perder el caso por incumplimiento y la corte le podra quitar su sueldo, dinero y bienes sin mas advertencia. Hay otros requisitos legales. Es recomendable que llame a un abogado inmediatamente. Si no conoce a un abogado, puede llamar a un servicio de remision a abogados. Si no puede pagar a un abogado, es posible que cumpla con los requisitos para obtener servicios legales gratuitos de un programa de servicios legales sin nes de lucro. Puede encontrar estos grupos sin nes de lucro en el sitio web de California Legal Services, (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California, (www. sucorte.ca.gov) o poniendose en contacto con la corte o el colegio de abogados locales. AVISO: Por ley, la corte tiene derecho a reclamar las cuotas y los costos exentos por imponer un gravamen sobre cualquier recuperacion de $10,000 o mas de valor recibida mediante un acuerdo o una concesion de arbitraje en un caso de derecho civil. Tiene que pagar el gravamen de la corte antes de que la corte pueda desechar el caso. The name and address of the court is: (El nombre y direccion de la corte es): Superior Court of California, County of San Diego

330 W. Broadway San Diego CA 92101

The name, address, and telephone number of plainti ’s attorney, or plainti without an attorney, is: (El nombre, la direccion y el numero de telefono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante que no tiene abogado, es): Marshall E. Bluestone, Esq. 151632 Bluestone Faircloth and Olson LLP

1825 Fourth St. Santa Rosa CA 95404

Telephone: 707.526.4250

Date: (Fecha) 04/17/2024

Clerk by (Secretario), A. Gidron, Deputy (Adjunto) NOTICE TO THE PERSON SERVED: You are served as an individual defendant. 12/06, 12/13, 12/20, 12/27/2024 CN 29826

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2024-9025025

Filed: Dec 20, 2024 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Gutsy Nurses. Located at: 151 N. Granados, Solana Beach CA 92075 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: PO Box 178472, San Diego CA 92177. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Mary Kathryn Allan, PO Box 178472, San Diego CA 92177. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: Not Yet Started S/Mary Kathryn Allan, 12/27/2024, 01/03, 01/10, 01/17/2025 CN 29913

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2024-9024971 Filed: Dec 20, 2024 with County of San Diego Recorder/ County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Tax Love LLC. Located at: 196 Athena St, Encinitas CA 92024 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: PO Box 153, Cardi CA 92007. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Tax Love LLC, PO Box 153, Cardi CA 92007. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 01/01/2024 S/Robin M. Soth, 12/27/2024, 01/03, 01/10, 01/17/2025 CN 29912

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2024-9024165 Filed: Dec 09, 2024 with County of San Diego Recorder/ County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. The Reverie. Located at: 3302 Don Tomaso Dr., Carlsbad CA 92010 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Margaret Anne Hill, 3302 Don Tomaso Dr, Carlsbad CA 92010. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: Not Yet Started S/Margaret A. Hill, 12/27/2024, 01/03, 01/10, 01/17/2025 CN 29911

Statement of Abandonment of Use of Fictitious Business Name #2024-9024723 Filed: Dec 17, 2024 with San Diego County Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s) To Be Abandoned: A. Mosquito Joe of Oceanside-North County. Located at: 602 N. Tremont St., Oceanside CA 92054 San Diego. Mailing Address: Same. The Fictitious Business Name Referred to Above was Filed in San Diego County on: 11/05/2024 and assigned File # 2024-9022121. Fictitious Business Name is being Abandoned By: 1. Kirknest Ventures Corp., 602 N. Tremont St., Oceanside CA 92054. The Business is Conducted by: A Corporation. S/Shane Kirk, 01/20, 12/27/2024, 01/03,

01/10/2025 CN 29898

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2024-9023841

Filed: Dec 04, 2024 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Lighthouse Home Automation. Located at: 2740 Mackinnon Ranch Rd. #1, Cardi CA 92007 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Lighthouse Electric Inc., 2740 Mackinnon Ranch Rd. #1, Cardi CA 92007. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 05/19/2015 S/Robert W. Goldin, 12/20, 12/27/2024, 01/03, 01/10/2025 CN 29897

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2024-9023323

Filed: Nov 22, 2024 with County of San Diego Recorder/ County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Brown Boy Collection LLC. Located at: 2047 Village Park Way #255, Encinitas CA 92024 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: 2047 Village Park Way #225, Encinitas CA 92024. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Brown Boy Collection LLC, 2047 Village Park Way #225, Encinitas CA 92024. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 11/22/2024 S/Jessica Cortez Aguilar, 12/20, 12/27/2024, 01/03, 01/10/2025 CN 29893

Statement of Abandonment of Use of Fictitious Business Name #2024-9024600 Filed: Dec 16, 2024 with San Diego County Recorder/County Clerk.

Fictitious Business Name(s) To Be Abandoned: A. Serenity Villa. Located at: 228 Iron Dr., Vista CA 92083 San Diego. Mailing Address: Same. The Fictitious Business Name Referred to Above was Filed in San Diego County on: 12/07/2023 and assigned File # 2023-9024585.

Fictitious Business Name is being Abandoned By: 1. Lady Camille M. Parker, 2579 Arundel Ave., Carlsbad CA 92009. The Business is Conducted by: An Individual. S/Lady Camille M. Parker, 12/20, 12/27/2024, 01/03, 01/10/2025 CN 29890

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2024-9024601

Filed: Dec 16, 2024 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Serenity Villa. Located at: 228 Iron Dr., Vista CA 92083 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Belly Sotto Copes, 803 Hollyridge Dr., Encinitas CA 92024. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: Not Yet Started S/Belly S. Copes, 12/20, 12/27/2024, 01/03, 01/10/2025 CN 29889

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2024-9024254

Filed: Dec 10, 2024 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business

Name(s): A. TNB Consulting. Located at: 6041 Village Way #101, San Diego CA 92130 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. TNB-The New Breed, LLC, 6041 Village Way #101, San Diego CA 92130. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company. Registrant

First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 04/09/2024 S/Grigoriy Batiyenko, 12/20, 12/27/2024, 01/03, 01/10/2025 CN 29888

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2024-9024552

Filed: Dec 13, 2024 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business

Name(s): A. Atelier Terrell. Located at: 1005 N. Vulcan Ave. #5, Encinitas CA 92024 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Matthew Shaan Terrell, 1005 N. Vulcan Ave. #5, Encinitas CA 92024; 2. Sarah Taylor Terrell, 1005 N. Vulcan Ave. #5, Encinitas CA 92024. This business is conducted by: A General Partnership. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: Not Yet Started S/Matthew S. Terrell, 12/20, 12/27/2024, 01/03, 01/10/2025 CN 29887

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2024-9023779

Filed: Dec 03, 2024 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. VIP Investments. Located at: 3311 Cadencia St., Carlsbad CA 92009 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Nezameddin Hate -Mofrad, 3311 Cadencia St., Carlsbad CA 92009. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: Not Yet Started S/ Nezameddin HateMofrad, 12/20, 12/27/2024, 01/03, 01/10/2025 CN 29885

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2024-9022922

Filed: Nov 18, 2024 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Big Dog Little Dog Dog Walking, B. Happy Dogs Dog Walker. Located at: 1501 California St. #1, Oceanside CA 92054 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Justin Graham Tonnesen, 1501 California St. #1, Oceanside CA 92054. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: Not Yet Started S/Justin Tonnesen, 12/20, 12/27/2024, 01/03, 01/10/2025 CN 29884

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2024-9024440 Filed: Dec 12, 2024 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Sel Electric. Located at: 4223 Old Grove Rd., Oceanside CA 92057 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Arben Selmi, 4223 Old Grove Rd., Oceanside CA 92057. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 12/01/2024 S/Arben Selmi, 12/20, 12/27/2024, 01/03, 01/10/2025 CN 29881

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2024-9024330

Filed: Dec 11, 2024 with County of San Diego Recorder/ County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Moors Communications. Located at: 4819 Flying Cloud Way, Carlsbad CA 92008 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Kelli Michael Moors, 4819 Flying Cloud Way, Carlsbad CA 92008. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 11/01/2024 S/Kelli Michael Moors, 12/20, 12/27/2024, 01/03, 01/10/2025 CN 29880

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2024-9023570 Filed: Nov 27, 2024 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Seabird Property Management. Located at: 4227 Cielo Ave, Oceanside CA 92056 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: 603 Seagaze Dr. #281, Oceanside CA 92054. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Seabird Real Estate Services, 603 Seagaze Dr. #281, Oceanside CA 92054. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 11/27/2024 S/Jason Gryder, 12/20, 12/27/2024, 01/03, 01/10/2025 CN 29877

Statement of Abandonment of Use of Fictitious Business Name #2024-9024340 Filed: Dec 11, 2024 with San Diego County Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s) To Be Abandoned: A. Heaven Heights. Located at: 2870 Whiptail Loop East #218, Carlsbad CA 92010 San Diego. Mailing Address: Same. The Fictitious Business Name Referred to Above was Filed in San Diego County on: 09/23/2022 and assigned File # 2022-9021254. Fictitious Business Name is being Abandoned By: 1. Innovative Senior Care Inc., 2870 Whiptail Loop East #218, Carlsbad CA 92010. The Business is Conducted by: A Corporation. S/Jacqueline Hawk, 12/20, 12/27/2024, 01/03, 01/10/2025 CN 29876

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2024-9024104 Filed: Dec 06, 2024 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Aztek Creations. Located at: 5109 Spencer Ct., Oceanside CA 92057 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: PO Box 651, San Luis Rey CA 92068. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Jesus Marroquin, PO Box 651, San Luis Rey CA 92068. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 11/01/2024 S/Jesus Marroquin, 12/13, 12/20, 12/27/2024, 01/03/2025 CN 29870

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2024-9022205

Filed: Nov 06, 2024 with County of San Diego Recorder/ County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Kineos Health; B. Kineos. Located at: 2105 Madiera Dr., Oceanside CA 92056 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Kineos Physical Therapy Inc., 2105 Madiera Dr., Oceanside CA 92056. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 10/18/2024 S/Linzie Wood, 12/13, 12/20, 12/27/2024, 01/03/2025 CN 29868

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2024-9023909

Filed: Dec 04, 2024 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Integrity Financial. Located at: 778 Abbywood Dr., Oceanside CA 92057 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Diana Frances Woodard, 778 Abbywood Dr., Oceanside CA 92057; 2. Robert Paul Woodard, 778 Abbywood Dr., Oceanside CA 92057. This business is conducted by: A Married Couple. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 12/04/2024 S/Diana Frances Woodard, 12/13, 12/20,

12/27/2024, 01/03/2025 CN 29865

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2024-9023931

Filed: Dec 04, 2024 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. San Diego Bay Animal Hospital. Located at: 3681 Sports Arena Blvd., San Diego CA 92110 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: One Gorham Island #300, Westport CT 06880. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. PetVet Care Centers California Inc., One Gorham Island #300, Westport CT 06880. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 09/30/2018 S/Adeline C. Park, 12/13, 12/20, 12/27/2024, 01/03/2025 CN 29863

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2024-9023790 Filed: Dec 03, 2024 with County of San Diego Recorder/ County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Flash Bang Authentics. Located at: 5858 Dryden Pl. #209, Carlsbad CA 92008 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Showtime Shopping Inc., 5858 Dryden Pl. #209, Carlsbad CA 92008. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: Not Yet Started S/Joseph Rebis, 12/13, 12/20, 12/27/2024, 01/03/2025 CN 29862

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2024-9022484 Filed: Nov 12, 2024 with County of San Diego Recorder/ County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Oceanside Jewelers; B. Oceanside Jewelry. Located at: 222 N. Coast Hwy, Oceanside CA 92054 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: 6985 El Camino Real #105, Carlsbad CA 92009. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Gems of La Costa LLC, 6985 El Camino Real #105, Carlsbad CA 92009. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 04/01/2008 S/Chad Elliot Codgan, 12/13, 12/20, 12/27/2024, 01/03/2025 CN 29861

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2024-9023855

Filed: Dec 04, 2024 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. San Diego Rol ng; B. San Diego Rol ng Structural Integration. Located at: 4616 Santa Fe St., San Diego CA 92109 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: 4967 Newport Ave. #12-445, San Diego CA 92107. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. San Diego Rol ng LLC, 4967 Newport Ave. #12-445, San Diego CA 92107. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 07/01/2024 S/Nicholas Vern Stevens, 12/13, 12/20, 12/27/2024, 01/03/2025 CN 29860

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2024-9024095

Filed: Dec 06, 2024 with County of San Diego Recorder/ County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Start to Finish Files. Located at: 13691 Ruette Le Parc #E, Del Mar CA 92014 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Natasha M. Palumbo, 13691 Ruette Le Parc #E, Del Mar CA 92014. This business is conducted by:

An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: Not Yet Started S/Natasha M. Palumbo, 12/13, 12/20, 12/27/2024, 01/03/2025 CN 29859

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2024-9024085 Filed: Dec 06, 2024 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Summit HVAC; B. Summit Maintenance & Cleaning. Located at: 687 S. Coast Hwy 101 #111, Encinitas CA 92024 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: 315 S. Coast Hwy 101 #U12, Encinitas CA 92024. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. RAF Paci ca Group, 315 S. Coast Hwy 101 #U12, Encinitas CA 92024. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: Not Yet Started S/Adam Stangohr Robinson, 12/13, 12/20, 12/27/2024, 01/03/2025 CN 29858

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2024-9023468 Filed: Nov 25, 2024 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Light Sanctuary. Located at: 330 West I St. #15, Encinitas CA 92024 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Roz Light Meiche, 330 West I St. #15, Encinitas CA 92024. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 01/01/2023 S/Roz Light Meiche, 12/13, 12/20, 12/27/2024, 01/03/2025 CN 29856

Statement of Abandonment of Use of Fictitious Business Name #2024-9023944 Filed: Dec 04, 2024 with San Diego County Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s) To Be Abandoned: A. Carlsbad Self Serv Carwash. Located at: 2608 State St., Carlsbad CA 92008 San Diego. Mailing Address: Same. The Fictitious Business Name Referred to Above was Filed in San Diego County on: 11/21/2020 and assigned File # 2020-9019472. Fictitious Business Name is being Abandoned By: 1. Richard L. Jones, 2608 State St., Carlsbad CA 92008. The Business is Conducted by: An Individual. S/Craig L. Jones on behalf of Richard L. Jones 2608 State Street Carlsbad CA 92008 as executor. Richard L. Jones was the person doing business under current FBN immediately before his death. This statement has been executed pursuant to section 17919 of the Business and Professional Code. 12/13, 12/20, 12/27/2024, 01/03/2025 CN 29854

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2024-9023943 Filed: Dec 04, 2024 with County of San Diego Recorder/ County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Carlsbad Self Service Car Wash. Located at: 2608 State St., Carlsbad CA 92008 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Carlsbad Self Service Car Wash, 2608 State St., Carlsbad CA 92008. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 11/25/2024 S/Craig L. Jones,

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12/13, 12/20, 12/27/2024, 01/03/2025 CN 29853

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2024-9023778

Filed: Dec 03, 2024 with County of San Diego Recorder/ County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Elio’s House. Located at: 2713 Via Festivo, Carlsbad CA 92010 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Celina Campos, 2713 Via Festivo, Carlsbad CA 92010. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 12/03/2024 S/Celina Campos, 12/13, 12/20, 12/27/2024, 01/03/2025 CN 29844

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2024-9022768

Filed: Nov 15, 2024 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Mister Midnight Media LLC; B. Taylor Film Co. Located at: 2275 Caminito Pajarito #173, Ocean Beach CA 92107 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business

Mailing Address: 1. Mister Midnight Media LLC, 2275 Caminito Pajarito #173, Ocean Beach CA 92107. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 02/01/2023 S/John William Taylor, 12/13, 12/20, 12/27/2024, 01/03/2025 CN 29842

Fictitious Business Name

Statement #2024-9023723

Filed: Dec 02, 2024 with County of San Diego Recorder/ County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. RPG Automotive. Located at: 687 S. Coast Hwy 101 #111, Encinitas CA 92024 San Diego. Business

Mailing Address: 315 S. Coast Hwy 101 #U12, Encinitas CA 92024. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Adam Stangohr Robinson, 315 S Coast Hwy 101 #U12, Encinitas CA 92024. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: Not Yet Started S/Adam Stangohr Robinson, 12/13, 12/20, 12/27/2024, 01/03/2025 CN 29841

Fictitious Business Name

Statement #2024-9023553

Filed: Nov 26, 2024 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business

Name(s): A. Unbridled Leather Goods.. Located at: 6930 Los Vientos Serenos, Escondido CA 92029 San Diego. Business

Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business

Mailing Address: 1. Jean Stevens Benowitz, 6930 Los Vientos Serenos, Escondido CA 92029. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 11/01/2024 S/Jean Stevens Benowitz, 12/06, 12/13, 12/20, 12/27/2024 CN 29840

Fictitious Business Name

Statement #2024-9023688

Filed: Dec 02, 2024 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business

Name(s): A. Chin’s Szechwan Point Loma Inc.. Located at: 3373 Rosecrans St., San Diego CA 92110 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: 133 Ocean View Dr., Vista CA 92084. Registrant Name and Business

Mailing Address: 1. Chin’s Szechwan Point Loma Inc., 133 Ocean View Dr., Vista CA 92084. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: Not Yet Started S/Mary Stanford, 12/06, 12/13, 12/20, 12/27/2024 CN 29839

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2024-9023623 Filed: Nov 27, 2024 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business

Name(s): A. Oceanside Media Group. Located at: 1012 S. Coast Hwy #F, Oceanside CA 92054 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Brent Hyden, 1012 S. Coast Hwy #F, Oceanside CA 92054. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 11/27/2024 S/Brent Hyden, 12/06, 12/13, 12/20, 12/27/2024 CN 29836

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2024-9023621

Filed: Nov 27, 2024 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business

Name(s): A. The ASL Calendar. Located at: 3739 Carmel View Rd. #3, San Diego CA 92130 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Ryan Scott Dusenbury, 3739 Carmel View Rd. #3, San Diego CA 92130. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 10/04/2024 S/Ryan Scott Dusenbury, 12/06, 12/13, 12/20, 12/27/2024 CN 29835

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2024-9023062

Filed: Nov 20, 2024 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business

Name(s): A. Momentum Marketing. Located at: 5075 Camino de la Siesta #110, San Diego CA 92108 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. First Avenue LLC, 5075 Camino de la Siesta #110, San Diego CA 92108. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 11/04/2024 S/Je rey Ellis, 12/06, 12/13, 12/20, 12/27/2024 CN 29834

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2024-9023699

Filed: Dec 02, 2024 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. S.I. Consulting Services. Located at: 9921 Carmel Mountain Rd. #356, San Diego CA 92129 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Imad Atallah Samhat, 9921 Carmel Mountain Rd. #356, San Diego CA 92129. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: Not Yet Started S/Imad Atallah Samhat, 12/06, 12/13, 12/20, 12/27/2024 CN 29833

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2024-9023633

Filed: Nov 27, 2024 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Thermal Control Devices. Located at: 6727 Blue Point Dr, Carlsbad CA 92011 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Derek Fu, 6727 Blue Point Dr., Carlsbad CA 92011.

This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 10/21/2024 S/Derek Fu, 12/06, 12/13, 12/20, 12/27/2024 CN 29832

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2024-9023666

Filed: Dec 02, 2024 with County of San Diego Recorder/ County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Soelberg Construction. Located at: 2747 Lomita St., Oceanside CA 92054 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Victor Jon Soelberg, 2747 Lomita St., Oceanside CA 92054. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 01/01/2008 S/Victor Jon Soelberg, 12/06, 12/13, 12/20, 12/27/2024 CN 29831

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2024-9023502

Filed: Nov 26, 2024 with County of San Diego Recorder/ County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. JBI; B. JBI Pools; C. JBI Custom Pools. Located at: 6745 Limonite Ct., Carlsbad CA 92009 San Diego.

Business Mailing Address: PO Box 230451, Encinitas CA 92023. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Je rey W. Balos, PO Box 230451, Encinitas CA 92023; 2. Tracy M. Balos, PO Box 230451, Encinitas CA 92023.

This business is conducted by: A Married Couple. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 06/02/2000 S/Je rey W. Balos, 12/06, 12/13, 12/20, 12/27/2024 CN 29830

Fictitious Business Name

Statement #2024-9023193

Filed: Nov 21, 2024 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Cirque Running. Located at: 14753 Carlson St., Poway CA 92064 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Cirque Running, 14753 Carlson St., Poway CA 92064. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: Not Yet Started S/Ryan Hartegan, 12/06, 12/13, 12/20, 12/27/2024 CN 29829

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2024-9023174

Filed: Nov 21, 2024 with County of San Diego Recorder/ County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Neat Freak Cleaning Services Inc., B. Neat Freak Cleaning Services. Located at: 1433 Camino de Vela, San Marcos CA 92078 San Diego. Business Mailing

Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Neat Freak Cleaning Services Inc., 1433 Camino de Vela, San Marcos CA 92078. This business is conducted by:

A Corporation. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 11/17/2024 S/Lisa Gunther, 12/06, 12/13, 12/20, 12/27/2024 CN 29828

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2024-9022461

Filed: Nov 12, 2024 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Edit Sharks Post. Located at: 736 Del Rio Ave, Encinitas CA 92024 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Live Digital Entertainment Inc., 736 Del Rio Ave., Encinitas CA 92024. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: Not Yet Started S/Edwin Delbridge, 12/06, 12/13, 12/20, 12/27/2024 CN 29825

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2024-9021627

Filed: Oct 29, 2024 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. OutofValley. Located at: 167 Paisley Ct., Chula Vista CA 91911 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Vanessa Contreras, 167 Paisley Ct., Chula Vista CA 91911. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: Not Yet Started S/Vanessa

Contreras, 12/06, 12/13, 12/20, 12/27/2024 CN 29821

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2024-9023240

Filed: Nov 21, 2024 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Run Way Rehab. Located at: 4116 Volitaire St., San Diego CA 92107 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Courtney Shaddow-Saunders, 4265 Skyline Rd., Carlsbad CA 92008; 2. Robert Saunders, 4265 Skyline Rd., Carlsbad CA 92008. This business is conducted by: A Married Couple. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: Not Yet Started S/Courtney ShaddowSaunders, 12/06, 12/13, 12/20, 12/27/2024 CN 29819

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2024-9023239

Filed: Nov 21, 2024 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Nobelrags. Located at: 2820 Historic Decatur Rd, San Diego CA 92106 San Diego.

Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Courtney Shaddow-Saunders, 4265 Skyline Rd., Carlsbad CA 92008. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: Not Yet Started S/Courtney ShaddowSaunders, 12/06, 12/13, 12/20, 12/27/2024 CN 29818

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2024-9023238 Filed: Nov 21, 2024 with County of San Diego Recorder/ County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Barrack 22. Located at: 2820 Historic Decatur Rd, San Diego CA 92106 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Barracks 22, 2820 Historic Decatur Rd., San Diego CA 92106.

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1. MOVIES: What is the name of the snowman in the animated movie “Frozen”?

1. MOVIES: What is the name of the snowman in the animated movie “Frozen”?

2. GEOGRAPHY: How many U.S. states does the Mississippi River run through or along?

1. MOVIES: What is the name of the snowman in the animated movie “Frozen”?

2. GEOGRAPHY: How many U.S. states does the Mississippi River run through or along?

3. ADVERTISING: Which product uses a cartoon character whose first and middle names are Horatio Magellan?

4. MUSIC: In the song “The Twelve Days of Christmas,” how many “geese a-laying” are given to the narrator’s true love?

5. FOOD & DRINK: What kind of nuts are in a Snickers candy bar?

6. BIOLOGY: What is epimorphic regeneration?

7. TELEVISION: Who starred in the 1980s exercise video series “Sweatin’ to the Oldies”?

8. ANATOMY: How much of the human brain is made up of fat?

9. MEASUREMENTS: How many cups are in a pint?

10. LITERATURE: Which famous author often uses Castle Rock as a setting in his novels?

2. GEOGRAPHY: How many U.S. states does the Mississippi River run through or along?

3. ADVERTISING: Which product uses a cartoon character whose first and middle names are Horatio Magellan?

4. MUSIC: In the song “The Twelve Days of Christmas,” how many “geese a-laying” are given to the narrator’s true love?

3. ADVERTISING: Which product uses a cartoon character whose first and middle names are Horatio Magellan?

5. FOOD & DRINK: What kind of nuts are in a Snickers candy bar? 6. BIOLOGY: What is epimorphic regeneration?

4. MUSIC: In the song “The Twelve Days of Christmas,” how many “geese a-laying” are given to the narrator’s true love?

5. FOOD & DRINK: What kind of nuts are in a Snickers candy bar?

6. BIOLOGY: What is epimorphic regeneration?

7. TELEVISION: Who starred in the 1980s exercise video series “Sweatin’ to the Oldies”?

8. ANATOMY: How much of the human brain is made up of fat?

9. MEASUREMENTS: How many cups are in a pint?

10. LITERATURE: Which famous author often uses Castle Rock as a setting in his novels?

1. Olaf.

2. 10 states.

Answers

3. Cap’n Crunch cereal.

4. Six.

5. Peanuts.

6. Regeneration of a specific part of an organism, like when a lizard can regrow a tail.

7. Richard Simmons.

8. 60%.

9. Two. 10. Stephen King.

© 2024 King Features Synd., Inc.

1. Olaf.

2. 10 states.

Answers

3. Cap’n Crunch cereal.

4. Six.

5. Peanuts.

6. Regeneration of a specific part of an organism, like when a lizard can regrow a tail.

7. Richard Simmons. 8. 60%.

9. Two.

10. Stephen King. © 2024 King Features Synd., Inc.

Stephen King.

EVENTS CALENDAR

Dec. 27

JIM BRICKMAN

Jim Brickman’s Comfort & Joy is a testament to his ability to connect with audiences on a deep and emotional level. $44-$156, 7:30 p.m. at Balboa Theater, 868 4th Ave, San Diego.

DONAVON FRANKENREITER

For nearly two decades Donavon Frankenreiter has been traveling the globe, first as a professional surfer and now as a musician. Watch him live at Belly Up.

$37.50-$66, 9 p.m. at Belly Up, 160 S Cedros Ave, Solana Beach.

CINEMA CLUB

This week’s film, “Fly Me to the Moon.” Based on a “true story.” Marketing maven Kelly Jones wreaks havoc on NASA launch director Cole Davis’s already difficult task. When the White House deems the mission too important to fail, the countdown truly begins. Free, 4 p.m. at Carlsbad City Library, 1775 Dove Ln, Carlsbad.

GULLS VS. REIGN

Come cheer on the Gulls who host the Ontario Reign. $30-$153, 7 p.m. at Pechanga Arena, 3500 Sports Arena Blvd, San Diego.

HOLIDAY BOWL

The Holiday Bowl pits the Syracuse Orangemen vs. Washington State Cougars. $71-$600+, 5 p.m. at Snapdragon Stadium, 2101 Stadium Way, San Diego.

Dec. 28

EASY WIND

Easy Wind has built a reputation of creating shows that pull deeply from the vibe and feel of classic ‘70s era Grateful Dead. $17-$30, 8 p.m. at Belly Up, 160 S Cedros Ave, Solana Beach.

REBECCA JADE & FRIENDS

An evening of jazz, soul and so much more with Rebecca Jade’s “A Soulful Holiday.” $49, 8-10 p.m. Dec. 28 at Live & Up Close Showroom, Sycuan Casino, 5469 Casino Way, El Cajon.

TICKET TO RIDE

Experience “Ticket to Ride,” America’s top Beatles tribute. Authentic costumes, accents, and iconic hits bring the Fab Four to life. $25-$50, 8-10 p.m. Dec. 28 at The Bornemann Theatre on TERI Campus of Life, 555 Deer Springs Rd, San Marcos.

SQUARE DANCE

The Sandpipers Square Dance Club will host a community dance to introduce square dancing to interested singles, couples and families. Casual attire only. Partner and dance experience unnecessary. Donation $10, 6-7 p.m. Dec. 28 at St. James Parish Hall, 625 S

Nardo Ave, Solana Beach.

SOCIAL DISTORTION

Legendary punk band Social Distortion will perform live at The Observatory. $61, 8 p.m. on Dec. 20-23 and Dec. 28 at The Observatory North Park, 3849 29th St, San Diego.

GULLS VS. CONDORS

Come cheer on the Gulls as they face off against the Bakersfield Condors. $30-$153, 6 p.m. at Pechanga Arena, 3500 Sports Arena Blvd, San Diego.

Dec. 29

PAINT AND SIP

Join our winter-themed paint and sip at Black Plague Brewery. $45, 2-5 p.m. Dec. 29 at Black Plague Brewin , 2550 Jason Ct, Oceanside.

SAN DIEGO CLIPPERS

Don’t miss First Responders Night at Frontwave Aren. Celebrate our local heroes with an action-packed San Diego Clippers game against Memphis Hustle, a close-up look at emergency vehicles, and a thrilling halftime game featuring first responders. $14$525, 6 p.m. on Dec. 29 at Frontwave Arena, 3475 Hero Dr, Oceanside.

OCEAN INSTITUTE

Explore marine mammal artifacts, interactive exhibits rotating monthly, and local aquaria. Free-$15, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 29 at Ocean Institute, 34475 Golden Lantern St, Dana Point.

DECORATING CLASS 4 KIDS

Seabreeze Craft Chocolates is kicking off winter break with festive chocolate decorating classes. $35, 12-1:30 p.m. Dec. 29-30 at Seabreeze Craft Chocolates, 3840 Valley Centre Dr, San Diego.

Dec. 30

HIGHER SELF MEDITATION

Experience the transformative power of receiving Divine Light from your Higher Self to bless and up-

lift your auric field and life. For more info, call (760) 4871224 or email neil@spiritualarts.org. Free, 9-9:30 a.m. Dec. 30 at Spiritual Arts Institute, 527 Encinitas Blvd, Ste 206, Encinitas.

WILD HORSES MUSIC FEST

Wild Horses Music Festival features artists Post Malone, Paul Cauthen and Zach Top. $93-$1,076, 4 p.m. on Dec. 30 at Petco Park, 100 Park Blvd, San Diego.

LITTLE EXPLORERS

Calling all music lovers. Join us this winter as we let our inner musician run free and make some music. $260-$295, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. from Dec. 30 to Jan. 3 at San Diego Children’s Discovery Museum, 320 N Broadway, Escondido.

Dec. 31

NEW YEAR’S EVE DINING

This New Year’s Eve, celebrate on Mission Bay! The chefs at Dockside 1953 are cooking up an impressive four course dinner to delight the senses. 5 to 10 p.m. Dec. 31 at Bahia Resort Hotel, 998 W Mission Bay Dr, San Diego.

NEW YEAR’S EVE CRUISE

Cruise into 2025 with an unforgettable New Year’s Eve celebration on Mission Bay. $160, 9:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Jan. 1 at Bahia Resort Hotel, 998 W Mission Bay Dr, San Diego.

GLITZ & GLAM NYE PARTY

Hard Rock Hotel San Diego is returning with their annual Glitz & Glam NYE Party as it transforms over 40,000 square feet of event space to host an unforgettable New Year celebration. $65.31, 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. Jan. 1 at Hard Rock Hotel San Diego, 207 5th Ave, San Diego.

A DIVINE NEW YEAR’S EVE

Join us in fellowship as we celebrate the arrival of the New Year 2025. This is the time we release the energy of 2024 and bring in the new flow of Divine Light

al Flatpicking Champion and renowned guitarist, singer, songwriter, storyteller, producer, and educator. $15-$18, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Jan. 3 at Templar’s Hall in Old Poway Park, 14134 Midland Rd, Poway.

DEL HARRISON LIVE

Award-winning comedian Del Harrison brings a full-fledged comedy party to Encinitas. $22, 7:30-9 p.m. Jan. 3 at Velvet Rope Studios, 92024, Encinitas.

Jan. 4

PACIFIC VIEW OPEN HOUSE

Jan. 8-Feb. 2 at North Coast Repertory Theatre, 987 Lomas Santa Fe Dr, Solana Beach.

IMPROV COMEDY 4 KIDS

A Youth Improv Class taught by Jason Russo for ages 11-16. This course allows students to have fun learning the skill of improv. $125, 4 to 5 p.m. Jan. 7 at OTC Studio 219, 219 N Coast Hwy, Oceanside.

WINTER ADULT TAP DANCE

for 2025. $20, 1-2 p.m. Dec. 31 at Spiritual Arts Institute, 527 Encinitas Blvd, Encinitas.

LAUGHING NERD NYE

Ring in the New Year with a night of laughs and geeky fun at our sober, nerdthemed comedy show. $25$45, 7-9 p.m. Dec. 31 at The Brooks Theatre, 217 N Coast Hwy, Oceanside.

CLUB12 NEW YEAR’S EVE

This New Year’s Eve, get ready for the ultimate party destination at The Surf Club (formerly Hello Betty) at SpringHill Suites in Downtown Oceanside. $30-$70, 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. Jan. 1 at The Surf Club, 211 Mission Ave, Oceanside.

Jan. 1

ITALIAN CLASSES

The Italian Cultural Center will present a 10week online and in-person Italian classes beginning in January. $264-$282, in-person classes from 7:30-9 p.m. every Tuesday starting Jan. 14 and online classes from 5:50-7:20 p.m. at San Dieguito Heritage Museum, 450 Quail Gardens Dr, Encinitas.

Jan. 3

MAKE COZY CANDLES

This 2-hour afternoon session is led by Instructor Deb and Liz who will show you how to make a holiday-themed 8-ounce soy wax candle and equip you with all the basic candle-making skills. $39, 3-5 p.m. Jan. 3 at Grafted Cellars, 2379 La Mirada Dr, Vista.

ADULT BALLET CLASSES

Adult ballet classes return. Beginning level offered from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Mondays and 6 to 7 p.m. on Thursdays. Advanced beginning is Mondays 9:30 to 10:45 a.m. and Thursdays 7 to 8 p.m. 11 a.m. at Stagecoach Community Park, 3420 Camino de los Coches, Carlsbad.

TYLER GRANT

Tyler Grant is a Nation-

Check out the new arts center in Encinitas. During our Open House, enjoy free art activities, demonstrations, facility tours and more. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Jan. 4 at Pacific View Arts Center, 380 W F St, Encinitas.

Jan. 5

DEL DIOS TRAIL RACE

Hit the trails surrounding Lake Hodges for the 10th annual “Race of the Gods” Del Dios Trail Race. Offers 5K, 10K, half marathon and 50K distances with elevation gains between 100 and 1,000 feet. $57.62-$150.71, 6:30 a.m. at Lake Hodges, 20175 Lake Dr, Escondido.

NEW ARTS CLASSES

Music, improv, dance, collage, theater, songwriting, jewelry making, drawing, painting, printmaking, video production and so much more. More info at (760) 943-2160 or pvac@ encinitasCA.gov, Pacific View Arts Center, 380 W F St, Encinitas.

MONSTER JAM

Tickets on sale now to see the world’s most popular Monster Jam trucks and best drivers roar into Snapdragon Stadium. $58-$238, on Jan. 4-5 and Jan. 11-12 at Snapdragon Stadium, 2101 Stadium Way, San Diego.

PAINT AND SIP

Get ready to unleash your inner artist as we guide you through painting “White Water Lily,” a tranquil and beautiful image that perfectly captures the essence of peace and serenity. $45, 4-7:30 p.m. Jan. 5 at Solterra Winery and Kitchen, 934 N Coast Hwy 101, Encinitas.

Jan. 7

ADULT BALLET CLASSES

Adult ballet classes return. Advanced beginning level is offered Tuesdays 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. and Intermediate from 7:30 to 8:45 p.m. Register early to avoid class cancellation. 6:30 p.m. at Encinitas Community Center, 1140 Oakcrest Park Dr, Encinitas.

‘THE HEART SELLERS’

“The Heart Sellers” is making its San Diego debut at North Coast Rep. $52,

Have you always wanted to tap dance? In our Adult Tap Workshop, we will work on the fundamentals of tap dance in the feet and in the body. $110, 9:30 to 11 a.m. Jan. 7 at OTC Studio 219, 219 N Coast Hwy, Oceanside.

Jan.

8

WOMAN’S CLUB OF VISTA

Empowering artists with autism and other developmental disabilities. Free, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Jan. 8 at Shadowridge Golf Club, 1980 Gateway Dr, Vista.

Jan.

10

GEM FAIRE IN DEL MAR

America’s Best Gem & Jewelry Show. Free-$7, 12-6 p.m. Jan. 10 at Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd, Del Mar.

CLIPS’ STAR WARS NIGHT

Don’t miss Star Wars Night at Frontwave Arena. Join us for a thrilling evening that combines the excitement of live basketball with the magic of the Star Wars Universe. Feel the force be with you! $18-$383, 7 p.m. at Frontwave Arena, 3475 Hero Dr, Oceanside.

WAY TO PLAY Way to Play Days are held on the second Friday of every month. This event allows parents and caregivers to complete free health screenings including developmental, dental, vision, and/or speech. Local child development experts are on site to provide information and assist grown-ups with questions they may have regarding their child’s development. $19.95, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Jan. 10 at Pretend City Children’s Museum, 29 Hubble, Irvine.

HARD CANDY AGATES

Enjoy a special garden workshop in the Trudy Bronner Discovery Garden with local, seasonal ingredients from Jimbo’s. Free with museum admission, 11 to 11:30 a.m. Jan. 10 at San Diego Children’s Discovery Museum, 320 N Broadway, Escondido.

GREGORY PAGE

Singer, songwriter, and guitarist Gregory Page plays Leon Redbone. $15-$18, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Jan. 10 at Templar’s Hall in Old Poway Park, 14134 Midland Rd, Poway.

SOCIAL DISTORTION, a legendary LA punk band started in 1978 by singer and guitarist Mike Ness, will perform several shows this month at The Observatory in North Park. Courtesy photo

A bold finish: Prisoner Wine Company at West End

Sal Ercolano’s West End Bar & Kitchen in Del Mar wrapped up its 2024 wine dinner series with an impressive evening featuring The Prisoner Wine Company. This sold-out finale paired culinary artistry and fine wine, leaving attendees savoring every bite and sip.

Executive Chef Brian Gist, from Ercolano's sister restaurant, The Butcher Shop, curated a four-course dinner plus dessert. Each course was thoughtfully paired with expressive Prisoner pairings.

Amanda Salmon, field sales manager for Constellation Brands, guided the evening with engaging narration and was assisted by Alissa Hernandez, business development manager for Southern Glazer, and Cindy Rebello, Southern California sales director for Constellation Brands.

The Prisoner Wine Company, founded by winemaker Dave Phinney, transformed Napa Valley’s wine landscape with its boundary-pushing approach to red blends. Known for shifting its focus from old vine zinfandel and charbono to cabernet sauvignon, Phinney created one of the first premium Napa Valley red blends, setting a new standard for innovation.

Today, under the leadership of Director of Winemaking Chrissy Wittmann, the winery continues to craft wines that defy expectations while staying true to Phinney’s original vision.

The evening began with Chilled Oysters on the Half Shell, delicately dressed with Fuji apple mignonette. Paired with the 2021 Unshackled Sauvignon Blanc, this course set the tone for the night.

The wine’s vibrant tropical fruit and citrus notes, coupled with a creamy mouthfeel and a touch of albanello and chardonnay, complemented the briny sweetness of the oysters, creating a refreshing and harmonious start.

Next came Garlic Shrimp Capellini, featuring shrimp, garlic, lemon zest, toasted Parmesan breadcrumbs and fried capers. This course was paired with the 2021 The Prisoner Chardonnay, sourced from the San Pablo Bay in Carneros.

The wine’s crisp flavors of green apple and pear, enhanced by subtle vanilla notes and malolactic fermentation, provided a balanced yet luxurious counterpart to the capellini’s bright and savory flavors.

Its creamy mouthfeel and hints of viognier and gewürztraminer elevated

the dish, earning the chardonnay a spot among my top five wines of the year.

The third course was Duck Confit served with wild mushroom ragu and creamy polenta.

The richness of the duck and the earthiness of the mushrooms were beautifully matched with the 2021 The Prisoner Pinot Noir.

Sourced from Sonoma Coast vineyards, this pinot noir offered earthy aromas and flavors of baking spice, sage and white pepper. Its full body and structured finish made it an excellent partner to the decadent duck confit.

For the main course, Chef Gist presented Herb Roasted Rack of Lamb accompanied by pomegranate glaze, carrot purée and toasted garlic broccolini. The dish was paired with the 2022 The Prisoner Red Blend, a wine that embodies the bold spirit of its brand.

The blend of zinfandel, syrah, petite sirah and cabernet sauvignon offered robust, dark fruit flavors with a touch of spice.

The lamb’s savory richness and the sweet tang of the pomegranate glaze were elevated by the wine’s bold structure, creating a pairing that was nothing short of spectacular.

The evening concluded with Flourless Chocolate Almond Cake topped with a mixed wild berry coulis. The dessert was paired with the 2021 Saldo Shiraz, sourced from Australia.

The shiraz brought an intense, dark fruit profile with notes of blackberry and plum, underscored by hints of spice and a velvety finish.

The wine’s depth and complexity beautifully mirrored the richness of the chocolate, while the berry coulis enhanced the shiraz’s fruit-forward character. It was a sweet and satisfying conclusion.

Get more info at theprisonerwinecompany.com.

Ercolano took the opportunity to announce his impressive 2025 wine dinner lineup, spanning three of his renowned restaurants: seven dinners at West End, five at The Butcher Shop, and six at The Godfather.

The series begins with a Daou Family Estates dinner on Jan. 23 at The Butcher Shop, featuring braised beef

short ribs served atop crispy duck confit layered potatoes, paired with Daou Estate Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon for the main course. The Feb. 20 dinner at West End features Rombauer Vineyards, and the March 13 dinner at The Butcher Shop is Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars with winemaker Marcus Notaro. All dinners start at 6 p.m.

— Story by Rico Cassoni

Wine Bytes

Cruise into 2025 with an unforgettable New Year’s Eve celebration on Mission Bay! Begin the evening with a chic pre-cruise reception at the Bahia Resort Hotel featuring tray-passed appetizers and a champagne bar. Then, board the festive cruise and dance the night away.

Enjoy a live band on the second floor, a DJ spinning on the first floor, and a midnight champagne toast to

welcome the new year. The festivities also include a cash bar, tray-passed desserts and fun party favors. For an elevated expe-

rience, reserve a VIP table with exclusive seating and a complimentary bottle of Moët. General admission $160 | VIP Table (4 People) $800. Details at bahiahotel. com/new-years-eve-cruise. Reach them at info@ tasteofwineandfood.com.

GARLIC SHRIMP Capellini, left, paired with 2021 The Prisoner Chardonnay. The 2021 Prisoner Chardonnay, center, earned a spot on the author’s list of top wines of 2024. At right, Duck Confit served with wild mushroom ragu and creamy polenta paired with 2021 The Prisoner Pinot Noir. Photos by Rico Cassoni/

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