The Coast News, December 30, 2022

State lowers incentives for rooftop solar

property owners unable to install solar panels.

By Steve Puterski

REGION — The California Public Utilities Commission released new rules for the rooftop solar industry earlier this month, reducing the overall compensation to new customers by about 75% and changing how subsidies will be applied in the future.

Net energy metering, or NEM, allows solar customers to earn credits for gen-

The agency’s Dec. 15 decision, known as NEM 3.0, aims to bolster grid reliability, control electricity costs and solar battery storage. The overhaul will significantly reduce net metering compensation rates for new California solar customers.

The agency will also set aside $900 million in incentives — $630 million for low-income residents — to help adopt rooftop solar.

Under the new guidelines, solar customers will save an average of $100 per

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Oceanside Unifed teachers win 4% raise School board approves salary increase, one-time $2,500 payment. 3

Southwest flight woes strike SoCal

Thousands in travel limbo as airline flounders

By City News Service

REGION — Southwest Airlines continued to cancel thousands of flights this week and has listed all flights departing from Southern California as “unavailable’’ through Saturday in a holiday travel boondoggle that U.S. Transportation Secretary Peter Buttigieg called a complete meltdown by the airline.

Southwest Airlines is not the only air carrier facing problems with staying on schedule and providing passengers with flights in and out of Southern California airports.

But Southwest has accounted for the bulk of recent flight cancellations.

A total of 168 inbound and outbound Southwest flights at San Diego International Airport were canceled by Wednesday afternoon, according to the flight-tracking website FlightAware — a majority of the 174 overall flight cancellations to and from the airport. The website showed another 2,356 flights were canceled for Thursday.

Thousands of passengers and their luggage remained in limbo Wednesday afternoon in Southern California and across the nation as Southwest continued to scrub the majority of its flights as it worked to recover from a failure in its scheduling systems combined with a devastating

erating extra powerfor the grid. The program was commissioned at least 25 years ago to spur mass adoption of rooftop solar.

In 2013, state legislators required the agency to reform the NEM program due to massive cost shifts from rooftop solar owners to

CALIFORNIA PUBLIC Utilities Commission aims to help low-income residents adopt rooftop solar. Stock photo

CA utility agency pushes for more battery storage

Holiday Spirit in the Village

There was a little more holiday spirit in the Village this year

to our downtown businesses. Carlsbad Village enjoyed garland wrapped light poles adorned with crimson red and gold bows for the first time, and festive light pole banners as well. Even hanging baskets with poinsettias and poinsettias in the median in the heart of the Village could be seen. And, Village businesses decorated their window displays with fun and festive mxessages, twinkle lights, splashes of color, and more, which added to the seasonal ambiance.

This year, CalRes Realty (2691 State St.), a women-owned, womenrun professional real estate and property management company ran away with the Best in Show category in the Carlsbad Village Association (CVA) Holiday Window Decorating Contest! Each year since 2018, CalRes Realty has participated with creative window designs and themes. This year, there was just no denying their Best in Show bid. Stacy, TJ, Maria (owner), and Kellie bring it every time, and we are so grateful for their CVA Membership and for being such an integral part of Carlsbad Village. Congratulations ladies! You have won an advertisement in the Carlsbad Magazine, complements of CVA Member, Tim Wrisley, publisher of the magazine.

The window display that resonated with the kiddos this year, was none other than Happy Pawlidays at Carlsbad Pet & Feed (2832 State St.) A newcomer to the Holiday Window Decorating Contest, Carlsbad Pet & Feed captured a surfing Santa and his four-legged canine sidekick perfectly for our coastal town.

Congratulations to the Carlsbad Pet & Feed team! You have won a free print and digital advertisement in the Coast News, courtesy of our Village representative, Sue Otto, who started the Carlsbad Village page with CVA five years ago to specifically promote our amazing downtown businesses.

For more information on the Carlsbad Village Association, volunteer opportunities, events, and more, visit us online at www.carlsbad-village.com. And don’t forget to mark your calendar for our first major 2023 Carlsbad Village event with our annual Heart of the Village Blood Drive and two-day Follow Your Heart scavenger hunt, sponsored by Barrio Glassworks, February 11-12.

Oceanside Unified teachers win 4% raise

By Samantha Nelson OCEANSIDE

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Oceanside Unified School

District teachers are receiving a 4% salary increase this year following board approval earlier this month.

At its Dec. 13 meeting, the school board approved the salary increase along with a one-time payment of $2,500 retroactively, starting from July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2023. The raise

guage specialists, psychologists, school counselors, supervising teachers and the high school counselor coordinator.

Some residents took issue with the raise, citing concerns with taking money from students that could be used to improve test scores and state standard goals.

According to publicschoolreview.com, the district’s schools have an average math proficiency level of 36%, compared with the state’s 40% average, and a reading proficiency score of 46%, compared with the state’s 51%.

Oceanside resident Todd Maddison told the board that the money spent on teacher raises could be used to hire more teachers to allow for smaller class sizes, more school supplies, more specialized programs for students or even higher starting pay for teachers.

comes after the school district reached a tentative agreement with the Oceanside Teachers Association in November.

The raise bumps the pay of starting teachers by 4% as well. Positions receiving the raise include certificated teachers, preschool teachers, the junior ROTC instructor, speech and lan-

Maddison also suggested that the district is not willing to disclose what cuts will be needed down the road to pay for the raises or how much the teachers receiving the raises will make.

“The myth of poorly paid staff will continue,” Maddison said. “These are the people who fund your campaigns so of course we’re going to vote for approval.”

District documents

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break down the salary schedule changes for teachers.

In other financial news, the board reviewed its first interim financial report for the current school year. As of October, the district had a revenue increase of over $64 million due to attendance recovery, not spend-

ing as much COVID-19 relief funding as anticipated and receiving more than $47 million in combined state grant funding for arts and music instructional materials, learning recovery efforts, special education and expanded after-school enrichment programs.

The district also had

year’s Hol-

CEA shows deficit but audit ‘clean’

By Steve Puterski

REGION — Clean Energy Alliance, the community choice energy program that provides power to several North County cities, shows a multimillion dollar deficit after its 2022 financial audit.

The CEA Board of Directors, though, celebrated a “clean” audit during its Nov. 17 meeting, with no discussion over the current financial situation.

The audit does not include the August heat wave that experts said had an impact on the energy market and prices.

The audit, conducted by LSL CPAs and Advisors the week of Sept. 26, found no significant deficiencies, material weaknesses, noncompliance with laws or needed adjustments. CEA operates on a July to June fiscal year.

a $49.3 million increase in expenses as of October, including $33.8 million spent on books and supplies, $13.3 million in services and operations and increases to salaries and benefits due to additional work hours.

Associate Superinten-

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“It was a clean audit opinion,” said Ryan Domino, an assurance partner at LSL. “All in all, it was a very good audit.”

The audit covers the revenues and expenditures for Carlsbad, Del Mar and Solana Beach. The total operating revenues for 2022 were $61 million, while operating

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The Carlsbad Village Association offered congratulations to two top winners in this

iday Window Decorating contest, CalRes Realty and Carlsbad Pet & Feed. CalRes Realty, above, a women-owned real estate and property management company, ran away with the Best in Show category with a display of likenesses of them and their and pets. Courtesy photo

These are the people who fund your campaigns so of course we’re going to vote for approval.”

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Crypto wallet scams: Don’t be the weak link

By Summer Stephan

State usurping key powers from cities

All over California last fall, hundreds of the civic minded spent thousands of hours and millions of dollars running for posts on city councils and county boards.

Some of them may now be wondering why they bothered.

For over the last three years, state government has gradually usurped almost full jurisdiction over one of the key powers always previously held by locally elected officials: The ability to decide what their city or county will look like and feel like over the next few decades.

That’s done via land use decisions that control how many housing units and commercial sites can be built up in a given time.

hearing.

It leads to the absurd, as with Atherton trying to get state approval of a plan forcing almost all local homeowners to create “additional dwelling units” on the one-acre lots long required in the city. That’s instead of building almost 400 townhouses or apartments in a town of barely 7,000 persons.

As

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of the collapse of crypto giant FTX unfolds, it is clear we are getting used to living in a world with cryptocurrency. But bad actors are relying on our complacency to think up new ways to scam us.

The latest trend is cryptocurrency wallet scams.

Before we get further into this scam, here is a refresher course on cryptocurrency terminology:

• Cryptocurrency, also known as crypto, is a digital currency designed to work as a medium of exchange through a computer network that is not reliant on a central authority, such as a government or bank, to uphold or maintain it.

• Bitcoin is a type of cryptocurrency widely considered the most popular.

• Crypto is typically held by an individual in a “crypto wallet.”

• Cryptocurrency relies on a technology called blockchain. It is a sort of digital ledger that records transactions made across a decentralized network of computers that are linked together via the internet.

• Cryptocurrency exchanges are services that allow you to purchase and sell crypto.

• Most exchanges require that you use a second factor of authentication to access your wallet and make trades on the exchange.

Losing access to your crypto account can happen in a few clicks if a bad actor gets access to critical information. Even though the blockchain is secure, a chain is only as secure as its weakest link.

Fraudsters use well-rehearsed methods to scam victims out of their money. One way is via an old hacking technique known as social engineering.

Social engineering is the psychological manipulation of people into perform-

ing actions or divulging confidential information.

In a new spin on this old con, scammers will send an email pretending to be related to a cryptocurrency exchange. They will either draw you in with a lure or feign an issue with your account, for which they need information to provide a refund.

In some cases, they might amp the stakes by saying if you don’t provide information right away, one of your recent trades will not go through.

These emails will often look official, including the header of the company that is being spoofed. They’ll include a fraudulent link that takes you to a site that asks for your crypto credentials, or requests other secure information.

Often, the sites will simulate the real sites and can fool an untrained eye into thinking they are on their official exchange’s website.

If you click on a bad link, the fraudster can potentially harvest your credentials or reset your password to prevent you from accessing your own account. Once they have taken over your account, they take

over your money.

Don’t be the weak link when it comes to your financial security. Follow these tips to avoid becoming the next victim:

• Be wary of emails that claim to be from cryptocurrency exchanges.

• If you look closely, you can often see mistakes or issues on the emails, which betray their true nature.

• Never click on a link for which you cannot see the actual URL. Instead, manually enter the web destination directly into your browser.

• Be wary of unsolicited/unexpected emails.

• Be suspicious of deals, offers or promotions that seem too good to be true.

• Never provide your sensitive information via email.

If you think you have been contacted by a scammer, report the contact online via the Internet Crime Complaint Center (ic3.gov). If you fall victim to any of these types of scams, don’t be embarrassed. Report the scam to your law enforcement agency.

Via a series of laws mandating new levels of density everywhere in the state, whether or not they are needed and justified, this key local power now belongs to largely anonymous state officials who know little or nothing about most places whose future they are deciding.

It’s being done through the elimination of single-family, or R-1, zoning. It’s being done via the new requirement that the state Department of Housing and Community Development approve housing elements for every locality.

If HCD does not approve such a plan for a city, developers can target it with virtually no limits, if they choose.

It’s all based on a supposed need for at least 1.8 million new housing units touted by HCD. This, despite the fact that the state auditor last spring found that HCD did not properly vet the documents and other instruments on which that estimate was based.

What’s more, only three years earlier, HCD was claiming more than 3.5 million new units were needed. Less than oneeighth that many have risen, yet HCD has cut its need estimate considerably.

And yet … cities and counties must do what they’re told by this demonstrably incompetent agency or risk lawsuits and big losses in state grants for everything from sewers and road maintenance to police and fire departments.

State Attorney General Rob Bonta even set up a new unit in his Justice Department to threaten and pursue noncompliant cities.

This leads localities to approve developments in ways they never did before, including some administrative approvals without so much as the possibility of a public

And in Santa Monica, because the City Council did not get its housing element approved, developers can probably not be stopped as they make plans for at least 12 large new buildings. So much for bucolic seaside living.

Santa Monica is also an example of a city buckling to state pressure to allow huge projects opposed by most of its citizens, a majority of whom are renters.

That city has done nothing to stop or alter the largest development in its history, to be built on a property at a major intersection now occupied by a grocery and several other stores.

Despite heavy community interest, evidenced by the more than 2,000 persons on a Zoom call about the project last winter, the city will hold no public hearings and does not respond to most written communications from its citizens about the development. All because it fears the state will sue if it objects.

Several cities have begun to fight parts of today’s state domination of land use.

Four Los Angeles County cities —Redondo Beach, Torrance, Carson and Whittier — are seeking a court order negating the 2021 Senate Bill 9, which allows single-family homes to be replaced by as many as six units, with cities unable to nix any such project.

As city councils and county boards see their constituents objecting loudly to much of this scene, it’s inevitable that other lawsuits will follow.

No one can predict whether courts will find the state Legislature and Gov. Gavin Newsom have vastly overreached in their power grab, which is all for the sake of increased density and based on unfounded predictions by bureaucrats who answer to no one.

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Encinitas to revisit smoking ban

city’s Environmental Commission that portrayed the risks posed by cigarettes to human health and ecosystems.

By Stephen Wyer ENCINITAS

— The Encinitas City Council will consider adopting a smoking ban ordinance next month that would prohibit smoking in most public spaces, city officials have confirmed.

Next month, the council will hear from city staff about the proposed ordinance, which would ban smoking in all public spaces, places of employment and within 20 feet of any door, window, opening or vent into a public space.

The proposed ordinance would permit smoking on private residential property, up to 20% of hotel/motel rooms, and inside a moving vehicle.

In September, the City Council voted 4-0 to direct city staff to develop an ordinance to expand the city’s existing smoking ban in public places, including sidewalks and roadways. The council was responding to a staff report from the

“Tobacco products pose a major threat to our local and global marine ecosystems. Worldwide, tobacco waste is the number one item picked up in beach cleanups; an estimated 4.5 trillion cigarette butts are removed from environments including beaches,” the staff report read. “In San Diego County, cigarette butts (which include filters) are the number one debris item picked up from our beaches.” In addition, smoking costs California $13.29 billion annually due to healthcare expenses, the report adds.

The commission said the ban could also result in fewer addicted smokers and positive impacts on local tourism.

“Reduced access could result in fewer minors becoming smokers. Second, making it more difficult to smoke in common areas of the city may result in more smokers choosing to quit. These outcomes would, in turn, result in a reduction

in smoking-related health costs. Third, there may be a reduction in the cleanup costs of removing this pollutant from the environment. Fourth, reducing cigarette butt pollution will beautify the city and could positively impact tourism.”

The commission has recommended the council adopt an ordinance modeled on other Southern California coastal cities, including Manhattan Beach, which prohibits smoking of all tobacco products in public spaces, with exemptions for private residential properties and moving vehicles.

Most residents questioned for comment on this story expressed support for adopting such an ordinance in Encinitas. Some expressed concern that such a move would constitute governmental overreach and infringe on citizens’ civil liberties.

“Many areas have banned smoking in public but banning in private space, such as work (private employer) or 20 feet into private space, is a bit of an overreach,” said resident David Newman, who formerly ran a cannabis

business in North County. “Although precedence has already been set with banning smoking in restaurants and bars, those are private businesses, and if they want to allow smoking, they should be able to — if a customer does not like it, they don’t have to patron the business.”

Former mayoral candidate Michael Blobe feared that such an ordinance could lead to a slippery slope of moralist legislation from city government.

“I say we stop banning just anything,” Blobe said. “How about a fine for littering instead? They would be outraged if you banned something that hits home for them. Ok, so let’s ban alcohol, guns, sweets and fast food because it’s bad for you, lottery tickets (gambling), and loud music at all times of day (no parties). I could keep going, but you can see how ridiculous this is.”

Several council members declined to comment ahead of the public meeting.

Public comments can be provided up to Jan. 9 via email at climateaction@encinitasca.gov.

O’side police to add three admin positions

By Samantha Nelson

OCEANSIDE — The Oceanside Police Department is planning to convert three vacant officer positions to administrative positions, including an assistant police chief slot.

Police Chief Fred Armijo requested the City Council’s approval of the new positions, which also include lieutenant and sergeant posts, at the Dec. 21 meeting.

The council expressed some misgivings but unanimously approved Armijo’s request.

In making the request, the chief said that the police department has had the current executive team model of one chief and three captains for over 30 years but that the department has grown.

“In order to maintain the level of community connectedness necessary as chief of police while also interfacing with staff to push forward needed change, an executive level assistance is necessary and quite frankly long overdue,” Armijo said.

OPD’s Support Operations division has administrative roles in addition to operations, including training, financial services, media and public relations, background investigations and hiring, that the new administrative positions will oversee.

Armijo also said the move would enable the department to enhance and maintain a level of transparency and accountability while ensuring it complies with California laws that create additional administrative responsibilities, such as rules regulating law enforcement’s use of military grade equipment.

The cost of the three new positions is $805,313.

Mayor Esther Sanchez said she had a hard time supporting the move over concerns that it would take police officers off the street.

She noted past complaints about the city’s response times on calls regarding police officers.

Still, the mayor voted in favor of the switch but emphasized that she would push to add more police officers to the department going forward.

“Administrators won’t help us in the neighborhoods,” she said.

Councilmember Eric Joyce also struggled with the change but supported the move to improve transparency and accountability among police.

He also cited the support of the Police and Fire Commission and the police union.

Councilmember Ryan Keim, a former city police officer, strongly supported the police chief’s request. He suggested increasing the police budget in the future to include more officers as well.

Armijo addressed concerns about the change taking police officers off the streets.

“I’m aware of concerns under this plan that our department may be considered too top-heavy and it will be taking officers off the street, but this isn’t the case,” the chief said.

He pointed out that three additional police officers will be ready to leave training by March and another three will be ready by May.

Armijo noted that Oceanside currently has 14.4 police officers for every one management position, comparing that with Carlsbad’s 8.6-1 officer-to-management ratio and Escondido’s 11.5-1 ratio.

With the three new administrative roles, Oceanside would drop slightly to a 12.3-1 ratio.

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NEXT MONTH, the Encinitas City Council will revisit a citywide smoking ban in public spaces, including inside moving vehicles. The ordinance is similar to other laws passed in Southern California coastal cities. The Coast News graphic

Ordinance

winter storm.

As of Tuesday evening, the airline had canceled nearly 2,700 flights nationally, including some from San Diego International Airport and other airfields across Southern California, according to FlightAware.

At San Diego, there were 95 departing flights from all airlines canceled by Tuesday evening, with 63 others delayed.

Stranded passengers were left with few alternatives, with the Southwest Airlines’ website listing all flights departing from Southern California as “unavailable” through Saturday.

Some flights were still departing from San Diego, Los Angeles International Airport, John Wayne Airport in Orange County, Hollywood Burbank Airport and Long Beach Airport, but passengers were being urged to check flight schedules.

The airline issued an apology to stranded holiday travelers, stating that its operational challenges stem from last week’s historic winter storm.

“With consecutive days of extreme winter weather across our network behind us, continuing challenges

are impacting our customers and employees in a significant way that is unacceptable,” according to a Southwest statement. “We are working with safety at the forefront to urgently address wide-scale disruption ... And our heartfelt apologies for this are just beginning.”

Airline officials said Southwest was flying roughly one-third of its normally scheduled flights. In a video posted online Tues-

day afternoon, Southwest Airlines CEO Bob Jordan said that cadence would continue through the week as it works to reposition its crews and airplanes.

“We’re doing everything we can to return to a normal operation,” he said.

“... We always take care of our customers and we will lean in and go above and beyond as they would expect us to,” he said. “...

Our plan for the next few days is to fly a reduced

schedule and reposition our people and planes, and we’re making headway and we’re optimistic of being back on track before next week. We have some real work to do in making this right.”

Although the airline has continued to blame winter weather for the problems, some industry watchers have suggested that aging scheduling software played a major role in the delays.

Recycle real Christmas trees in San Diego County

By Staff

REGION — Properly recycling trees returns them back to the earth as mulch or through composting, which provides valuable nutrients to the soil, reduces landfill space and greenhouse gas emissions.

The county of San Diego and I Love A Clean San Diego make it easy for residents to recycle their real Christmas trees by compiling a list of drop-off locations and instructions for curbside pick-up.

The countywide recycling resource, WasteFreeSD.org, hosts the 2022 Christmas Tree Recycling Guide with listings for curbside and drop-off locations.

According to the EPA,

organic materials like Christmas trees, food and yard waste are the No. 1 material sent to landfills, composing two-thirds of the solid waste stream.

In California, state law (SB 1383) is here to change that. It requires the recycling of Christmas trees as well as other organic waste: food scraps, food-soiled paper, yard trimmings and non-hazardous wood waste (i.e. lumber, pallets, etc.).

To learn more, contact your local city, county, and/ or waste and recycling hauler about organic waste recycling in your area.

Follow some simple tips to ensure your Christmas tree can be recycled: Do not flock or pur-

began in the spring.

chase flocked trees. Fake snow (flock) contains chemicals that interfere with the composting process

If you choose to use tinsel, it must be completely removed (and placed in the trash) from your tree before it can be recycled. Best option, don’t purchase tinsel. It is a wasteful single-use plastic.

Make sure to remove all ornaments, garland, lights, nails, tree bags and tree stands (metal or plastic) before recycling.

For areas where curbside tree recycling is available, trees taller than 4 feet should be cut in half.

Reuse or donate artificial trees that are in good condition.

Do not let real trees sit around too long after the holidays. They can dry out and become fire hazards.

Natural wreaths and similar decorations can be recycled with trees.

How to compost your Christmas tree? Many local waste haulers offer curbside pickup of Christmas trees and wreaths, in addition to dozens of community dropoff sites.

Collected Christmas trees are mulched or composted, which is then used to improve soil health at public parks, local farms, and home landscapes and gardens.

Visit WasteFreeSD.org for a list of drop-off locations and communities with curbside pickup.

Jordan again blamed the “bitter cold” for the problems, but also acknowledged that the airline needs to make improvements in its scheduling systems “so that we never again face what’s happening right now.”

On Monday, Southwest canceled more than 2,900 flights across the country, or about 70% of its scheduled total, according to FlightAware. By 6 a.m. Tuesday, Southwest canceled more than 2,500 more

flights, which accounted for at least 60% of its schedule.

Officials with the U.S. Department of Transportation issued a statement calling the Southwest situation “unacceptable.”

“USDOT is concerned by Southwest’s unacceptable rate of cancellations and delays and reports of lack of prompt customer service,” the department stated. “The department will examine whether cancellations were controllable and if Southwest is complying with its customer service plan.”

Jordan said in his video that he has reached out to Buttigieg to discuss the steps the airline has taken to rectify the issues.

Southwest Airlines said it was fully staffed late last week and prepared for the approaching Christmas weekend when severe weather swept across the continent.

“We’re working with safety at the forefront to urgently address wide- scale disruption,” airline officials stated.

“On the other side of this, we’ll work to make things right for those we’ve let down,” the airline stated.

Impacted travelers can find more information a southwest.com/traveldisruption.

expenses were $62 million.

CEA’s final net position was negative $3.7 million compared to a $2.7 million deficit in 2021, when service

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$5 million of the total loan amount by December 2023.

Escondido and San Marcos will begin service in 2023, with Oceanside and Vista joining in 2024.

Domino said the goal of the audit was to render an opinion on the amount reported in the financial statements. The audit is not a search for fraud or mis-

appropriated assets or an evaluation of operational results.

While CEA is in a deficit, the board and Boswell are hopeful the new cities will strengthen the agency’s financial standing. The addition of the four cities will give CEA more than 100,000 accounts, and the board is hopeful the energy agency will turn a profit in the next year or two.

San Clemente, in Orange County, has reconsidered joining the CEA and is not currently committing to any new energy agency, according to sources.

One reason may be Orange County recently dropped its bid to join the Orange County Power Authority after a series of audits that found inappropriate bids, lack of transparency, financial troubles and more for the community choice energy agency, --according to the Voice of OC.

O’side hires overnight security for harbor

By Samantha Nelson OCEANSIDE — The

city has hired Gatekeepers Security Services to patrol the harbor.

At its Dec. 21 meeting, the City Council approved a two-year contract for nearly $211,000 with Gatekeepers, a private security company based in Hemet.

The plan to hire private security to provide overnight monitoring of harbor restrooms, buildings, parking lots, businesses and the beach was set in place in October when the council approved the new fire and lifeguard safety services plan, which eliminated the police department patrol of the harbor district.

One security officer will patrol the harbor 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. daily.

The city interviewed Gatekeepers and Hollywood Elite Security of Los Angeles for the contract, with Gatekeepers ranking first with staff.

If desired, the city can renew its contract with Gatekeepers for three ad-

ditional one-year terms. Gatekeepers also provides 24/7 unarmed security services in the downtown area through a contract with MainStreet Oceanside.

City Council voted in favor of hiring Gatekeepers in a 4-1 vote, with Councilmember Eric Joyce opposed.

“We’ve received positive comments from business owners too, but the overwhelming voice I keep hearing is that the conduct is concerning,” Joyce said. “Taking on a two-year contract with Gatekeepers is not something I would be in support of.”

Joyce later told The Coast News that a few residents reported being followed by Gatekeepers security guards while walking downtown.

“When you’re in your own city and you feel like you’re being watched is not something we want our residents experiencing,” Joyce said. “You have to balance that feeling of security to make sure everyone feels secure.”

GATEKEEPERS SECURITY Services, based in Hemet, has been hired by Oceanside to provide overnight security at the harbor. Courtesy photo

SOUTHWEST AIRLINES continued to cancel thousands of flights nationwide this week, leaving holiday travelers stranded with few options to return home. The airline’s website has listed all flights from Southern California as “unavailable” through Saturday. Courtesy photo

A new preserve starts with persistence

By Ann Van Leer

People often wonder how we acquire land and protect it. There is no magic formula other than hard work and persistence by people, as the land can’t save itself.

Our newest preserve in the Olivenhain area, the LeoMar Preserve, to honor Leonard Wittwer and Martha Blane, two founders of the Escondido Creek Conservancy, is an example.

After three decades of conservation work, we know a lot about the landscape of the Escondido Creek watershed, which areas have the best remaining native habitat and how animals move through these last undeveloped areas along the coast and inland.

We have created a target acquisition list and are always on the hunt, as we are in a race against time to get ahead of development.

One of the first dilemmas: Do property owners want to sell? Unfortunately, because of the potential for development in Southern California, property owners often wish to refrain from selling for conservation as they assume they will get more money in development. That is only sometimes the case.

As a developer would, we offer to pay a fair market price. Convincing sellers to work with us is where hard work and persistence step up. We write letters to property owners introducing ourselves and asking for a meeting to discuss a potential acquisition. They often ignore us.

We try to figure out someone who knows someone who knows someone who might be able to make an introduction to us. We have an impressive track record of successful purchases, and sometimes that works. Other times not.

Persistence continues. I have personally delivered flowers, honey, fruit, candy, expensive liquor and other incentives to property owners to get a meeting. Sometimes that works.

After 30 years, we take the long view. We often know a property owner is just not ready to sell when we ask. We understand,

take notes and revisit the request periodically. We’ve had some properties on our radar for decades and keep checking in with owners to assess if circumstances have changed.

The next obvious dilemma is how do we fund a conservation purchase when we have a willing seller? The Conservancy, sadly, doesn’t have a checkbook that lends itself to multi-million-dollar land transactions.

This is parallel persistence; while we are lining up property owners, we also seek grant and private funding to allow us to complete purchases.

Additional time is spent on due diligence, i.e., researching properties to ensure there is nothing wrong with the title or the land that would compromise the Conservancy’s ability to protect it in perpetuity. All this takes people, persistence, time and money.

We’ve all heard the quote: the harder you work, the luckier you get. This has been true for the Conservancy. The people of the Conservancy — staff, board members and donors who support our work — are the reason the Conservancy has been able to help protect over 7,000 acres and

… that’s very exciting.”

currently owns or manages 3,000 acres of conservation land. It is people that save the land.

The LeoMar Preserve is the most recent example of what people can do together. Through hard work and persistence, the Conservancy has secured three strategic properties as the cornerstones of the preserve.

We are thrilled in 2022 to have an additional property in escrow, 49 acres, located between Elfin Forest and Olivenhain.

More good news: The California Department of Fish and Wildlife was awarded a $1,827,800 federal grant through the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s Section 6 Cooperative Endangered Species Conservation Fund program to be provided to the Conservancy in 2023 to pay part of the

purchase price. We are now seeking the balance of the sale price from state grants.

Once purchased, the land will be protected by the Conservancy’s dedicated land staff, who work tirelessly through their efforts and by engaging volunteers in restoration.

Another critical component is our outdoor educators who work with students so that the next generation will love the land like we do.

We launched our latest campaign, “All Hands In,” to connect our supporters with our mission to protect and restore the Escondido Creek watershed. Please see escondidocreek.org for opportunities where you can help us save the land!

O’side hires third party to manage investments

By Samantha Nelson

OCEANSIDE — The city has contracted with an outside agency to manage its half-billion-dollar investment portfolio after failing to find a replacement treasury manager.

This marks the first time the city has hired a third-party source to manage its $500 million investment portfolio. Before now, the city has hired a treasury manager to oversee the portfolio.

Following the resignation of the most recent treasury manager, Steve Hodges, the city went through a recruitment process to find a replacement but was unable to find someone fit for the role.

Instead, a panel of staff members, including Financial Services Director Jill Moya, Assistant City Manager Michael Gossman and elected Treasurer Victor Roy, chose Chandler Asset Management, one of 10 investment advisory firms that applied to a September request for proposals, to handle the investment portfolio.

Moya assured the City Council at its Dec. 21 meeting that treasury division staff, including herself and Roy, would have access to the investment portfolio to ensure everything is balanced and matched.

“We have full access to our custodial account that actually holds all of our investments,” Moya said. “We have always had that and will continue to have that … We’re giving Chandler access as well in order to do trades but we aren’t giving up any access that we’ve had in the past.”

Roy, who hadn’t attended a council meeting in months since an investiga-

HELP WANTED

tion into alleged ethics violations was closed, emphasized that giving control of the investment portfolio to a team of professionals rather than leaving it in the hands of one individual would benefit the city.

“One city person was responsible for keeping us in government compliance while continuing to maintain a balanced investment portfolio,” Roy said. “Now we will move forward into a new era with an independent asset management company who has teams of professionals to make these day-to-day decisions, thus it will no longer just be one person. This is a far better solution to our city’s investment needs, especially considering that we have a $500 million investment portfolio.”

Hiring Chandler comes with a projected annual cost of $103,700; however, that cost could be offset by potential revenue increases due to management of the portfolio.

Mayor Esther Sanchez and Deputy Mayor Ryan Keim both thanked Roy for attending the meeting. Keim has been pushing for the treasurer to attend a meeting since Hodges’ allegations about Roy allegedly violating several conduct and ethics codes came out over the summer.

In September, Roy was found to have violated some codes, including viewing inappropriate material at a public library, but most of the allegations were not sustained or found to be lacking in evidence.

Hodges also alleged that Roy made risky investments that cost the city millions, although as treasurer Roy cannot actually make investments.

safety enforcement for the Contractor.

• Promotes job site safety, encourages safe work practices and rectifies job site hazards immediately.

• Ensures all company employees and contractors are adhering to stipulated company and project safety policies.

• Additional duties as assigned

SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS:

• Should be familiar with EM 385-40

dent of Business Services Andrea Norman said that the increase in revenue left the district with a higher ending fund balance of $73.5 million instead of the originally projected $61 million.

“While both revenue and expenses increased, the expenses remained lower than revenue resulting in an increase in the ending fund balance,” Norman said.

District reserves also remained at 3%, also great news, according to Norman.

“I’m happy to announce that we do not need additional expenditure reductions to maintain a 3% reserve,” Norman said. “This is the first time since 2016

During public comments, Maddison praised the purchase of nearly $34 million in school supplies but noted that the district’s increase in revenue was only because of one-time funds.

According to Norman, multi-year financial projections show that the district will see significant drops in revenue starting the next two school years without more of the one-time grant funding along with the additional loss of funds due to declining enrollment.

“The prudent thing to do would be to use our money to improve the education of our kids, which would actually help decrease the enrollment drop,” Maddison said.

QUALITY CONTROL MANAGER SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS:

• Must have and maintain a current valid driver’s license and clean DMV record

• College degree not required but a plus

• Relative construction experience $2M-$5M+

• Pre-employment drug/ alcohol testing will be administered

• Must be able to obtain DBIDS clearance

• Obtain minimum vehicle insurance of 100/300/100

• EM 385-40 is required

• HUBZone resident — a plus (verify address at https://maps.certify. sba.gov/hubzone/map)

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• Obtain minimum vehicle insurance of 100/300/100

• CQM cert is plus

• EM 385-40 is required

• HUBZone resident — a plus (verify address at  https://maps.certify. sba.gov/hubzone/map)

SITE SAFETY & HEALTH OFFICER (SSHO) JOB TASKS:

Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) shall perform safety and occupational health management, surveillance, inspections, and

GENERAL CONSTRUCTION LABORER JOB TASKS: We are looking for a skilled construction laborer who is reliable, motivated and who understands safe work practices on a construction site. General site cleanup, loading/unloading material, able to carry up to 90-pounds, able to operate a variety of hand and power tools. Other skills desired include minor framing, drywall, and concrete.

SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS:

• Must have own transportation

• Must have valid driver’s license.

• HUBZone resident — a plus (verify address at https://maps.certify. sba.gov/hubzone/map)

Ann Van Leer is the executive director of the Escondido Creek Conservancy.

THE CONSERVANCY’S newest preserve in the Olivenhain area is called the LeoMar Preserve to honor two founders of the conservancy. photo by Richard Murphy

We are a small General Contractor working primarily with the Federal Government on military projects. We presently are looking to hire for design-build and design-bid-build projects, who are willing to travel within California and Arizona. The candidate should be familiar with the NAVFAC QCM program. Projects have a fast paced project schedule. Successful candidates should respond with a resume to joinourteam125@gmail.com

Company worth keeping

There’s nothing like having kids around for Christmas — even big kids.

I had the pleasure of having my adorable godson staying with me for Christmas week, in what is now, thanks to his visit, my new guest room.

Two weeks ago, it was my extra room/office that was full of stuff, but seldom used.

My dear friend, his mother, called one night to bemoan that her guest room was full and her boy had gotten leave for the holiday.

She gently asked if there might be room for a mattress in my office. For that boy, I’ll always make room, and I did.

Mom bought the mattress and I rearranged furniture and “Bob’s your uncle.” Said godson arrived from Pensacola, Florida, where he is training to be a naval flight officer.

It’s been a while since he has made it back to the West Coast, and his timing was flawless.

small talk

He was walking around in the North County sunshine when the storm-apalooza hit the East Coast.

We laugh because he makes sure to mention it’s in the 70s here every time he texts his buddies back in not-so-sunny Florida.

This SoCal boy is not a fan of Florida. He sweetly notes that “everyone there looks like they were left out in the sun too long and swelled up.”

He also believes there is an ongoing contest there to see who can achieve the most weather-beaten face.

He believes every California should have to live in Florida for a month to see “how badly beach communities can be done, so they will be grateful for

ours here.” No argument there.

He’s been zipping in and out but was Johnnyon-the-spot when I needed help with a plumbing repair and some furniture moved.

The godson is not only tall, handsome and funny, but he can fix or move just about anything.

He also keeps me entertained with tales of his many travels, like having a knife pulled on him during a visit to Yugoslavia.

He trains in Brazilian jujitsu and knows how to use an umbrella as a weapon. Need I say more?

You’re lucky to get a handful of people in your life who just make you happy to be around. My godson is one of those.

I will miss him when he heads to Tahoe to ski and then back to base, but he’ll always get first dibs on the guest room.

Jean Gillette is a freelance writer who loves being Auntie Jean. Contact her at jean@coastnewsgroup.com.

Encinitas Chamber CHATTER

Meet Some of Our Newest Encinitas Chamber of Commerce Members

It’s been a flurry of activity at the Encinitas Chamber of Commerce! The Chamber hosted several ribbon cuttings the past few weeks celebrating new members -- from local non-profits to a new restaurant location to a fitness center opening and more.

Coastal Roots Farm is a nonprofit Jewish community farm and education center. It practices organic farming and shares their harvest with those that lack access. Go to https:// coastalrootsfarm. org/ and find out how you can get involved in their important work.

The Goodwill Retail Store and Donation Center has expanded so that it can better serve our Encinitas community. The non-profit provides job training, employment placement services and other programs. Donating gently used items here and find some unhidden gems along the way! https://sdgoodwill. org/

Known for serving amazing brunch in La Jolla for over 30 years, the new Encinitas Cottage location continues the elevated breakfast spot’s tradition of inspired Southern California cuisine. The location boasts a gorgeous interior, wall murals provided by local artists and an outdoor patio. https://cottageencinitas.com/ Anytime Fitness is new to the community. Owner Eric Wheeler is there to help strengthen everything from your calves to your confidence and will develop a plan that fits you.

As he says, “The Chamber has been instrumental in navigating the opening of our new store in Encinitas.”

As the #1 resource for empowering regional businesses towards success, we welcome our new businesses and encourage you to check them out and discover all they have to offer our Encinitas Community.

encinitaschamber.com/ 535 Encinitas Blvd., Suite 116 760-753-6041

Who’s NEWS?

Business news and special achievements for North San Diego County. Send information via email to community@ coastnewsgroup.com.

RISING STARS

Encinitas Chamber of Commerce named Will Cohen of Torrey Pines High School, Jeremy Wilkins of La Costa Canyon High School, Lena Medak of San Dieguito High School Academy and Shervin Goudarzi of Canyon Crest Academy as its monthly Rising Stars. The program recognizes local high school students who have demonstrated character, integrity, love of learning and involvement in school and community and/or have overcome challenging life circumstances without compromising their education.

GREAT GOLF

Southern California Junior PGA golfer, Luke Bailey, of Encinitas, completed a five-shot comeback to capture his first Toyota Tour Cup Championship victory Dec. 11 at the Southern California PGA Toyota Tour Cup Championship at The Golf Club at Terra Lago.

CSUSM SPREADS CHEER

The Cal State San Marcos Student-Athlete Advisory Committee wanted to spread cheer by delivering more than 300 toys the student-athletes collected to the Boys and Girls Club of San Marcos in December. After delivering all the toys, the CSUSM student-athletes played games such as air hockey, foosball, bumper pool and giant connect four with the children.

GOOD THINGS IN CARDIFF

Cardiff School District kindergarten through second-grade students collected almost 200 LEGO® sets for Bricks of Hope this holiday season. Bricks of Hope delivers LEGO sets to sick children in hospitals over the holidays to improve their spirit, create play and inspire imagination. The LEGO sets collected by students were delivered to Rady’s Children’s Hospital in San Diego.

MACKENZIE RE-ELECTED

The Vista Irrigation District board of directors elected Jo MacKenzie as its president and Richard Vasquez as its vice-president for 2023. MacKenzie has served on the board of directors since December 1992. MacKenzie represents division 5, which includes northeast and southeast Vista, north Twin Oaks Valley and the Bennett area in the city of San Marcos.

TOP STUDENTS

• Colgate University spring 2022 Dean’s Award for Academic Excellence included Olivia Ralph of San Diego and Tejas Gupta of Del Mar, both graduates of The Bishop’s School, and Alexander Pistorius of San Diego, a graduate of Torrey Pines High School.

• Wayne Ager of Oceanside, a Trine University student, earned dean's list recognition for the fall 2022 term. Ager is majoring in electrical engineering.

GREAT GRAD

Chadron State College graduated Greg Martin of Carlsbad, with a master of business administration degree Dec. 16.

KUDOS FOR MIRACOSTA

A MiraCosta College employee and program were

recognized at the annual San Diego North Economic Development Council event in Oceanside. The event celebrates the economic development achievements throughout North San Diego County. Sudarshan Shaunak, a MiraCosta College employee who assists entrepreneurs grow existing businesses or start new businesses, and the Cooperative Education Reskilling and Training Pilot Program, which received $3.5 million in funding for an education reskilling and training program focusing on disadvantaged and unemployed adults, were both recognized at the event.

TALK TO HUD

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has released two new Requests for Information, marking the first time the department has asked the public for feedback on how to simplify, modernize, and more equitably distribute critical disaster recovery funds: Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery and Mitigation. To request information, visit govinfo. gov/content/pkg/FR-202212-20/pdf/2022-27547.pdf or govinfo.gov/content/pkg/ FR-2022-12-20/pdf/202227548.pdf.

Pet of the Week

Willie is pet of the week at Rancho Coastal Humane Society. He’s an 8½-year-old, 56-pound, male, Siberian husky mix.

Willie was found stray with another dog. They were taken to a local shelter, then transferred to Rancho Coastal Humane Society through Friends of County Animal Shelters. He likes to chat when he has something on his mind.

The $75 adoption fee includes medical exam, spay, up-to-date vaccinations, registered microchip and a one-year license if the new home is in the jurisdiction of San Diego Humane Society’s Department of Animal Services.

For information about

adoption or to become a virtual foster, stop by Rancho Coastal Humane Society at 389 Requeza St., Encinitas, call (760) 7536413 or visit SDpets.org.

COASTAL ROOTS FARMS ribbon cutting.

GOODWILL RETAIL STORE ribbon cutting.

THE COTTAGE ribbon cutting.

ANYTIME FITNESS ribbon cutting.

jean gillette

ENCINITAS CHAMBER of Commerce named Will Cohen (Torrey Pines High School), Jeremy Wilkins (La Costa Canyon High School), Lena Medak (San Dieguito Academy) and Shervin Goudarzi (Canyon Crest Academy) as its monthly Rising Stars. Courtesy photo

Seidler stands alone in year of Padres’ awakening

sports talk jay paris

He goes by Peter Seidler, @PedroPadre77 and if wanting to insert Savior of San Diego Sports, please go right ahead.

With the calendar-turning reaching a point where 2022 will be a memory, it’s time to reflect. When looking back, it’s hard to overlook someone seemingly always looking ahead.

Seidler, the owner of the Padres, deserves many accolades for flipping the script on the once-woeful local nine. For this equity firm wizard doing the due diligence in reinvigorating a fan base and reawakening dreams of San Diego’s first championship, Seidler is The Coast News San Diego Sports Person of the Year.

The votes came in and Seidler, 62, was a landslide winner.

Actually, there was no canvassing of ballots and I’ve never heard of The Coast News Sports Person of the Year, either.

But if we had one, and now I guess we do, singing Seidler’s praises is an easy ditty to hum.

Minus Seidler, it’s un-

likely the Padres would have delivered a bolt of excitement not seen on the regional sporting scene since the San Diego Chargers’ shingle was hung here. With the Chargers thumbing their nose at America’s Finest City, the Padres filled the void with North America’s finest owner.

That might be a stretch, and absolutely one that makes the brown-and-yellow-loving Seidler turn red with embarrassment.

But it’s a short list of executives who have produced what Seidler has, throwing that San Diego crutch of being a small market into the ocean, with ripples reaching across Major League Baseball.

It was Padres General Manager A.J. Preller, the pride of Encinitas, who did the heavy lifting in constructing a roster that did the unthinkable in beating the Los Angeles Dodgers in October’s National League Division Series. While Preller is keen at acquiring talent, his pockets aren’t deep enough to obtain multiple players with contracts north of $280 million.

The latest splashy deal belongs to shortstop Xander Bogaerts, the Boston Red Sox standout signed this offseason.

He joins a dugout crammed with All-Stars, including infielders Manny Machado and Fernando Tatis Jr., after his suspension

for cheating is lifted, and outfielder Juan Soto.

It’s all because Seidler, a cancer survivor, embraced the impossible in proving that a team in America’s eighth-largest city need not take a back seat to anyone.

That includes the Dodgers, or as Seidler calls them, “the dragon up the freeway.”

That the Padres advanced to only their third National League Championship Series in franchise history last season is noteworthy. That it came at the expense of the dreaded Dodgers is like finding a misplaced present under the Christmas tree.

The Dodgers have long kicked the Padres in the shins and ’22 was no different. For the 12th straight season, the Padres finished in the Dodgers’ rear-view mirror (22 games back in the NL West) and were beaten in all six regular-season series.

Then the Padres, bolstered by Seider’s all-in approach at the trading deadline, took a sword to the dragon. On that magical fall night at Petco Park, they were the first team since the 1906 Chicago White Sox to eliminate a foe that it had trailed by so much in the standings.

The Padres’ footing has never been better, thanks to Seidler. He’s as shy and modest as he is successful and bold, which makes for an interesting personality to be at the helm of San Diego’s most popular team.

Seidler has said he won’t sleep well at night until the Padres claim their first title. With Seidler’s mitts on the organizational wheel, that no longer sounds like a pipe dream.

“To me,” Seidler said, “that’s the most important thing.”

To Padres fans, Seidler is a folk hero.

To us, he’s the Coast News Sports Person of the Year.

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

Future Champions Golf driven to make sport fun for kids

By Steve Puterski

CARLSBAD — The pandemic shutdowns reinvigorated golf and with it, a youth tour designed for fun and acceptance.

Chris Smeal, founder of San Diego-based Future Champions Golf, said that while his 15-year-old tour has a goal of helping young players reach the collegiate level, it’s designed to ensure kids enjoy the sport, have fun, make friends and grow.

Of course, Smeal said, there is competition, but with so many challenges and pressures incorporated into youth sports, his tour strives to create a welcoming atmosphere.

Future Champions Golf has several levels with age brackets and tours for preteens, teenagers and college-aged players. Alumni include players from the PGA and LPGA tours, as well as college golfers.

“In 2007 I saw a need for better tournaments, more affordable tournaments so we started our own tour,” he said. “We started with 12 events, built it up and now have over 100 annual events per year.”

On Dec. 17-18, the tour held its Kids Tour Fall Series Championship at Rancho Carlsbad.

Two current tour members — Saili Senteno, 10, of Oceanside and Essa Janecek, 11, of Coronado —

played in the tournament and said they enjoy the atmosphere and staffers who make the tour easy and fun.

Senteno comes from a line of golfers; her aunt, Shannon Oh, played for UNLV, and her grandmother, Caroline Oh, is her coach. Saili has been on tour for about four or five years and while she plays in other junior events, FCG is her favorite.

The fifth-grader is a top player in the 9-10 girls age

group, and she has three holes-in-one to her credit.

“I went to go watch my aunties and started to get into it a lot,” Saili said. “I like when you come here you get to practice and meet new people. They are from different countries, different states and you get to see what’s different about them, and I can show my talent.”

Janecek, meanwhile, just picked up golf a year ago. He and his parents

were on vacation in Mexico and stayed at a golf resort.

The family had never golfed so they decided to play a round. From that moment, Janecek was hooked. He plays every day, even rising at 5 a.m. to play nine holes before school with his dad, Mike.

As Essa’s passion grew, Mike and his wife, Felicia, started looking at junior programs and found FCG. The parents said the lack of pressure and focus on the kids’ having fun is what has kept them coming back. In fact, they’ve recruited several of Essa’s friends to join the tour as well.

But it’s also turned into a family affair, Mike Janecek said. They play nearly every day and it’s a way for the family to bond.

Nearly every FCG staffer used to play on the tour, according to Hannah Jugar of Chula Vista, who works part-time for FCG and plays for the University of Redlands.

The connection between the staff and kids, Mike and Felicia Janecek said, makes a world of difference. The staffers give the kids pointers to help them with their games.

“I love how its relaxed,” Essa said. “Like my parents said, it’s everyone’s first tournament and they can have fun without stress on their shoulders. I just really like it.”

Franco Harris: The man who changed pro football in a city

Rude awakenings — the sounds of bombs dropping, aftershocks, tremors, earth-shattering moments and early-morning phone calls.

Somewhere around 4.30 a.m. on Wednesday, my childhood friend Ricky rang me up to tell me Franco Harris had passed away the night before. I was stunned beyond belief.

I cried and felt such gut-wrenching pain that I couldn’t talk. And when I did, I would return the call.

I immediately reflected on who Franco Harris was to me and how his legacy would always be cemented in my head. Memories flashed through my mind, and joy of unknown sorts warmed my heart.

Harris, half Black and half Italian, was so much more than a football player to me. He had personality and respect from day one. He was beautiful, chiseled, educated, and a beast on the football field. But there is so much more.

I grew up 40 miles

north of Pittsburgh in an area considered the Cradle of Quarterbacks. Football was King. The Steelers were not.

From my earliest recollection of Steeler Football, I never relished anything close to a championship team.

The Steelers were the doormat of professional football and probably would lose their bye week if they had one back then.

Then in 1969, they hired a new head coach named Chuck Noll. Noll made a big impression by addressing his team for the first time.

He told the players that many should be looking for other types of employment. That’s how bad

SAILI SENTENO of Oceanside watches her drive at the Kids Tour Fall Series Championship at Rancho Carlsbad on Dec.

17. The tournament is part of the Future Champions Golf tour, which aims to help kids have fun while growing their skills. Photo by Steve Puterski

PADRES OWNER Peter Seidler’s deep pockets give fans realistic hopes of a first-ever title. Courtesy photo

FORMER STEELERS running back Franco Harris, who died last week at age 72, is shown scoring the touchdown that put Pittsburgh on the football map. Courtesy photo

LEGALS LEGALS LEGALS LEGALS LEGALS LEGALS LEGALS

CITY OF ENCINITAS URGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 2022-19

AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ENCINITAS, CALIFORNIA, TO PROVIDE OBJECTIVE STANDARDS PERTAINING TO DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS FOR URBAN LOT SPLITS AND TWO-UNIT RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT IN SINGLE-FAMILY ZONES TO IMPLEMENT SENATE BILL 9 AND DECLARING THE ORDINANCE TO BE AN URGENCY MEASURE TO TAKE EFFECT IMMEDIATELY UPON ADOPTION

WHEREAS, the City of Encinitas, pursuant to its police power, may enact regulations for the public peace, morals, and welfare of the City;

WHEREAS, in 2019 the State of California Legislature declared that “California has a housing supply and affordability crisis of historic proportions;”

WHEREAS, on September 16, 2021, Governor Newsom signed into law Senate Bill 9 (“SB 9”), entitled the “California Home Act”. Among other provisions, this bill adds Sections 65852.21 and 66411.7 to the Government Code and becomes effective on January 1, 2022;

WHEREAS, SB 9 requires cities and counties to ministerially approve a parcel map for an urban lot split and/or a proposed housing development containing a maximum of two residential units within a single-family residential zone, if the two-unit or subdivision project meets certain statutory criteria;

WHEREAS, state law allows a local agency to adopt an ordinance to implement the provisions in SB 9;

WHEREAS, The City of Encinitas has implemented land use policies based on the City’s General Plan, which provide an overall vision for the community and balance important community needs, and the City seeks to ensure that SB9 projects are consistent with those policies;

WHEREAS, during the effective term of Urgency Ordinance No. 2021-25, City staff prepared the application forms and checklists for SB9 project submittals and developed a website and FAQ with information on SB 9;

WHEREAS, on January 26, 2022, the City Council adopted Urgency Ordinance No. 2022-04, which extended Urgency Ordinance No. 2021-25 to December 15, 2022;

WHEREAS, on December 15, 2021, the City Council of the City of Encinitas, conducted a public hearing and adopted Resolution No. 2021-120, initiating amendments to the Encinitas Municipal Code, Specific Plans and Local Coastal Program (“LCP”) pertaining to Two-Unit Development and Urban Lot Split regulations;

WHEREAS, on March 9, 2022, a Joint Session of the City Council and Planning Commission was held to discuss development of objective design and development regulations related to the implementation of SB9;

WHEREAS, on June 16 and June 29, 2002 Planning Commission Study Sessions were held staff presented additional information and gathered additional input on draft objective design and development regulations related to the implementation of SB9;

WHEREAS, on September 15 and October 6, 2022, the Planning Commission conducted a duly noticed public hearing to discuss and consider proposed amendments to Title 30 of the Encinitas Municipal Code to develop implementation regulations for Two-Unit Development and Urban Lot Splits and made a recommendation to City Council and adopted Resolution No. PC 2022-23 recommending approval of Draft Ordinance No. 2022-17, as amended;

WHEREAS, the City Council conducted public hearings on October 26, 2022, and November 9, 2022, for the purpose of considering the Encinitas Municipal Code, Encinitas Ranch Specific Plan and Local Coastal Program amendments;

WHEREAS, the City Council has duly considered the totality of the record and all evidence submitted into the record, including public testimony and the evaluation and recommendations by staff, presented at said hearing;

WHEREAS, notices of said public hearings were made at the time and in the manner required by law;

WHEREAS, this Ordinance is an urgency ordinance pursuant to Government Code Section 36934.

WHEREAS, SB 9 specifically authorizes local agencies to impose objective zoning, subdivision, and design standards consistent with the bill’s provisions, and to adopt an ordinance to implement its provisions. SB 9 further provides that such ordinances are not considered a “project” under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). The ordinance is further exempt from CEQA under CEQA Guidelines Sections 15301 and 15303;

WHEREAS, SB 9 allows local agencies to impose limited objective zoning, subdivision, and design review standards in compliance with Government Code Sections 65852.21 and 66411.7;

WHEREAS, given that SB 9 was not signed until mid-September of 2021, there was insufficient time to process this Ordinance through noticed hearings before the Planning Commission and City Council and have an ordinance (Zoning Code amendment) in place by January 1, 2022;

WHEREAS, the City is further subject to the provisions of the California Coastal Act, which require any changes to the City’s Local Coastal Program and its Implementation Plan to be further reviewed and considered by the California Coastal Commission before a permanent Ordinance can be enacted by the City;

WHEREAS, the public has expressed interest in developing under this new law and it is necessary to have objective development and design standards in place by the time SB9 becomes effective and further applications for development under this law are submitted to the City for the benefit of the public health, safety and welfare of the City;

WHEREAS, the City of Encinitas, pursuant to the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) (California Public Resources Code Sections 21000 et seq.) and State CEQA Guidelines (Sections 15000 et seq., Title 14 the California Code of Regulations) has determined that this Ordinance is statutorily exempt from the provisions of CEQA because this Ordinance is not considered a “project” pursuant to Government Code Section 65852.21(j) and because it can be seen with certainty that this Ordinance will not have an effect on the environment pursuant to Section 15061. Further, CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 exempts from environmental review the addition of up to 10,000 square feet if the project is in an area where all public services and facilities are available to allow for maximum development permissible in the City’s General Plan. All of Encinitas single-family residential areas eligible for SB 9 approval meet these two criteria, and it is anticipat-

ed that each project undertaken pursuant to SB 9 will not add more than 10,000 square feet of new development; and

WHEREAS, the City Council finds and determines that the immediate preservation of the public health, safety and welfare requires that this Ordinance be enacted as an urgency ordinance pursuant to Government Code Section 36934 and take effect immediately upon adoption. Therefore, this Ordinance is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, safety and welfare and its urgency is hereby declared.

NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Encinitas, California, hereby ordains as follows:

SECTION 1: The recitals above are each incorporated by reference and adopted as findings by the City Council.

SECTION 2: The City Council hereby finds that this Ordinance is adopted under the authority of SB 9 to apply provisions, including objective development and design standards for an urban lot split and/or a proposed housing development containing two residential units within a single-family residential zone when the project meets certain statutory criteria as further detailed in EXHIBIT 1.

SECTION 3: Urgency Declaration/Effective Date. The City Council declares this Ordinance to be an urgency measure, to take effect immediately upon adoption pursuant to California Government Code Sections 36934 and 36937. The facts constituting the urgency are as follows:

a. On September 16, 2021, Governor Gavin Newsom approved Senate Bill 9 (SB9, Chapter 162) relating to the creation of two residential units per lot which requires local agencies to ministerially approve housing development containing no more than two residential units per lot and ministerially approve an urban lot split. SB9 was in effect on January 1, 2022.

b. SB 9 specifies that proposed projects and subdivisions cannot be proposed in prohibited locations under Government Code Section 65913.4(a)(6)(B)(K), such as in an earthquake fault zone, lands under conservation easement, a federally designated flood plain, and high fire hazard severity zones as defined under state law unless specified mitigation measures are imposed to reduce the hazards.

c. SB 9 further restricts the standards and regulations that local agencies, including the City, may impose on qualifying two-unit or subdivision projects. For example, SB 9 specifies that local agencies may impose only objective zoning, subdivision, and design standards that do not conflict with the statutes, but such standards must not physically preclude a unit size of 800 square feet. In addition, SB 9 permits a local agency to deny a proposed qualifying two-unit or subdivision project only if the agency’s Building Official makes a written finding based on preponderance of the evidence that the proposed project would have a specific, adverse impact upon public health and safety or the physical environment, which is a very high standard for municipalities to meet under the statute.

d. A number of parcels within the City are within high fire hazard severity zones, floodplains and/or covered by conservation/open space easements. The City has substantial interests in protecting the community against these hazards and restrictions in promoting development projects. In order to protect the health safety and welfare of the community it is necessary to ensure that all SB 9 projects comply with existing local fire hazard mitigation measures.

e. The standards contained in the new state law include no objective zoning, subdivision, or design standards. In order to protect the public health safety and welfare of the Encinitas community, it is necessary to ensure that all SB 9 projects comply with the City’s existing objective standards which do not conflict with the provisions of SB 9.

f. The City has received multiple public inquiries from architects, developers, and residents regarding SB 9 development projects and the new state law, underscoring the need for the City to develop guidance on the implementation of the requirements of the bill.

g. SB9 allows local agencies to impose objective zoning, subdivision, and design review standards. Because SB 9 was not signed until mid-September, there was insufficient time to process an ordinance as a Zoning Code amendment through noticed hearings before the Planning Commission and City Council and have such ordinance in place by January 1, 2022. Accordingly, the City Council adopted Urgency Ordinance No. 2021-25 and Ordinance No. 2022-04 to extend Urgency Ordinance No. 2021-25. That ordinance is due to expire on December 15, 2022.

h. This Urgency Ordinance will supersede that ordinance and will be in effect until Ordinance No. 202217 is in effect after approval by the California Coastal Commission.

i. An urgency measure is necessary to protect the public, health, safety, and welfare that would otherwise be threatened by the unrestricted ability to develop property in the City as a matter of right under SB9 without regard to the land use regulations set forth in this Ordinance.

j. The interim urgency ordinance is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, and safety because the subdivision of lots and design and construction of single-family residences, duplexes and accessory dwelling units pursuant to Senate Bill 9 (SB9) without adequate standards can cause: land use and site development conflicts and incompatibilities including public safety, visual, privacy, acoustic and aesthetic impacts which would negatively impact the public welfare and the unique quality and character of the City.

SECTION 4: Uncodified Ordinance. This Ordinance shall not be codified in the Encinitas Municipal Code unless and until the City Council so ordains.

SECTION 5: Inconsistencies. Any provision of the Encinitas

Municipal Code or appendices thereto inconsistent with the provisions of the Ordinance, to the extent of such inconsistencies and no further, are repealed or modified to that extent necessary to affect the provisions of this Ordinance.

SECTION 6: Severability. If any chapter, article, section, subsection, subdivision, sentence, clause, phrase, word, or portion of this Ordinance, or the application thereof to any person, is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by the decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portion of this Ordinance or its application to other persons. The City Council hereby declares that it would have adopted this Ordinance and each chapter, article, section, subsection, subdivision, sentence, clause, phrase, word, or portion thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more subsections, subdivisions, sentences, clauses, phrases, or portions of the application thereof to any person, be declared invalid or unconstitutional. No portion of this Ordinance shall supersede any local, state, or federal law, regulation, or codes dealing with life safety factors.

SECTION 7: Effective Date. This Ordinance will be effective upon adoption and will be in effect until Ordinance No. 2022-17 becomes effective after approval by the California Coastal Commission.

SECTION 8: Certification. The City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this Ordinance as required by law.

PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Encinitas, California, held on the 14th day of December 2022, by the following roll call vote:

AYES: Ehlers, Hinze, Kranz, Lyndes

NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None

APPROVED: \Tony Kranz, Mayor

ATTEST: \Kathy Hollywood, City Clerk

APPROVED AS TO FORM: \Tarquin Preziosi, City Attorney

CERTIFICATION

I, Kathy Hollywood, City Clerk of the City of Encinitas, California, do hereby certify under penalty of perjury that the foregoing ordinance was duly and regularly adopted at a meeting of the City Council on this 14th day of December 2022, by the following vote, to wit:

AYES: Ehlers, Hinze, Kranz, Lyndes

NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal of the City of Encinitas, California, this 14th day of December, 2022. \Kathy Hollywood, City Clerk

EXHIBIT 1

TWO UNIT DEVELOPMENT AND URBAN LOT SPLIT REGULATIONS

Purpose.

The purpose of this article is to establish objective standards and regulations to govern the development of qualified Senate Bill 9 subdivisions and development projects on residential zoned properties within the City of Encinitas. The establishment of these regulations will result in the orderly subdivision and development of qualified Senate Bill No. 9 (2021) (“SB 9”) projects while ensuring that the new units do not create any significant impacts with regards to public infrastructure or public safety. The regulations are established to implement the requirements under California Government Code Sections 65852.21 and 66411.7.

Definitions.

For purposes of this Chapter, the following definitions shall apply:

ACTING IN CONCERT WITH THE OWNER shall mean a person that has common ownership or control of the subject parcel with the owner of the adjacent parcel, a person acting on behalf of, acting for the predominant benefit of, acting on the instructions of, or actively cooperating with, the owner of the parcel being subdivided.

ADJACENT PARCEL shall mean any parcel of land that is (1) touching the parcel at any point; (2) separated from the parcel at any point only by a public right-of-way, private street, or way, or public or private utility, service, or access easement; or (3) separated from another parcel only by other real property which is in common ownership or control of the applicant.

COMMON OWNERSHIP OR CONTROL shall mean property owned or controlled by the same person, persons, or entity, or by separate entities in which any shareholder, partner, member, or family member of an investor of the entity owns ten percent or more of the interest in the property.

LOW INCOME HOUSEHOLD has the meaning set forth in Health & Safety Code Section 50079.5.

MINISTERIAL shall mean no discretionary review or public hearing.

SUFFICIENT FOR SEPARATE CONVEYANCE shall mean that each attached or adjacent dwelling unit is constructed in a manner adequate to allow for the separate sale of each unit in a common interest development as defined in Civil Code Section 1351 (including a residential condominium, planned development, stock cooperative, or community apartment project), or into any other ownership type in which the dwelling units may be sold individually.

SINGLE FAMILY ZONE shall mean any zone in the City’s Municipal Code and Specific Plans that only allows one-family dwelling units.

TWO-UNIT RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT shall mean two primary residential units located on a single lot. The residential units may be located in a single building that contains two residential units (also known as a duplex) or in two detached buildings.

URBAN LOT SPLIT shall mean a subdivision of an existing parcel into no more than two separate parcels that meets all the criteria and standards set forth in this Chapter.

VERY LOW-INCOME HOUSEHOLD has the meaning set forth

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in Health & Safety Code Section 50105.

Applicability.

A. Qualifying Two-Unit Residential Developments. Qualifying two-unit residential developments are as defined in Government Code Section 65852.21. The reductions and exceptions in this section apply only to two-unit residential developments in single-family zones and any development on a lot approved pursuant to Urban Lot Splits provisions described in this Ordinance.

Two-Unit residential developments in single family zones shall be located, developed, and used in compliance with this Chapter.

Prohibitions.

A. Prohibited Development. Two-unit residential development or urban lot split, as specified in state law, shall be prohibited in the following locations and circumstances, pursuant to state law and as further specified below:

1. Historic Resources. Shall not be permitted on a lot located within property included on the State Historic Resources Inventory or the National Register.

2. Rental Units. Shall not include the demolition, substantial redevelopment, or alteration of any of the following types of housing:

a. Housing that is subject to a recorded covenant, ordinance, or law that restricts rents to levels affordable to persons and families of moderate, low, or very low income.

b. Housing subject to any form of rent or price control through a public entity’s valid exercise of its police power.

c. Housing that has been occupied by a tenant in the last three years.

d. A parcel or parcels on which an owner of residential real property has exercised the owner’s rights under Chapter 12.75 (commencing with Section 7060) of Division 7 of Title 1 to withdraw accommodations from rent or lease within 15 years before the date of the application submittal.

3.. Replacement Housing. If any existing dwelling unit is proposed to be demolished, the applicant will comply with the replacement housing provisions of Government Code Section 66300(d).

4.. Substantial Redevelopment. Shall not include the demolition of 25 percent of the existing exterior walls, unless the replacement building conforms to current development standards in the zoning district, or the replacement of a nonconforming structure is reconstructed in the same location and with the same dimensions and floor area as the existing building.

5.. Nonconforming Development. RS11 zoned lots already developed with two or more existing residential units, nonresidential uses, or mixed-use, shall not use the provisions of this section to add floor area, add residential units, or make any other alterations to the buildings or site otherwise prohibited by this Chapter, unless the development complies with all of the standards of this Chapter.

6.. Not permitted on a parcel that is any of the following , as identified in Government Code Sections 65913.4(a)(6)(B) to (K), or as amended:

a. Either prime farmland or farmland of statewide importance, as defined pursuant to United States Department of Agriculture land inventory and monitoring criteria, as modified for California, and designated on the maps prepared by the Farmland Mapping and Monitoring Program of the Department of Conservation, or land zoned or designated for agricultural protection or preservation by a local ballot measure that was approved by the voters of that jurisdiction.

b. Wetlands, as defined in the United States Fish and Wildlife Service Manual, Part 660 FW 2 (June 21, 1993).

c. Within a very high fire hazard severity zone, as determined by the Department of Forestry and Fire Protection pursuant to Government Code Section 51178, or within a high or very high fire hazard severity zone as indicated on maps adopted by the Department of Forestry and Fire Protection pursuant to Section 4202 of the Public Resources Code. This subparagraph does not apply to sites excluded from the specified hazard zones by a local agency, pursuant to subdivision (b) of Section 51179 of the Government Code, or sites that have adopted fire hazard mitigation measures pursuant to existing building standards or state fire mitigation measures applicable to the development. Two-unit residential development shall not be permitted within the Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones, unless existing building standards within Very High Fire Hazard Zones include the high fire construction standards adopted or enforced by the City, as determined by the Building Official or the Fire Marshall. No variance or modification to any Fire Code requirements or high fire construction standards shall be permitted.

d. A hazardous waste site that is listed pursuant to Government Code Section 65962.5 or a hazardous waste site designated by the Department of Toxic Substances Control pursuant to Section 25356 of the Health and Safety Code, unless the State Department of Public Health, State Water Resources Control Board, or Department of Toxic Substances Control has cleared the site for residential use or residential mixed uses.

e. Within a delineated earthquake fault zone as determined by the State Geologist in any official maps published by the State Geologist, unless the development complies with applicable seismic protection building code standards adopted by the California Building Standards Commission under the California Building Standards Law (Part 2.5 (commencing with Section 18901) of Division 13 of the Health and Safety Code), and by any local building department under Chapter 12.2 (commencing with

Section 8875) of Division 1 of Title 2. f. Within a special flood hazard area subject to inundation by the 1 percent annual chance flood (100year flood) as determined by the Federal Emergency Management Agency in any official maps published by the Federal Emergency Management Agency. If a development proponent is able to satisfy all applicable federal qualifying criteria in order to provide that the site satisfies this subparagraph and is otherwise eligible for streamlined approval under this section, a local government shall not deny the application on the basis that the development proponent did not comply with any additional permit requirement, standard, or action adopted by that local government that is applicable to that site. A development may be located on a site described in this subparagraph if either of the following are met: (i) The site has been subject to a Letter of Map Revision prepared by the Federal Emergency Management Agency and issued to the local jurisdiction; or (ii) The site meets Federal Emergency Management Agency requirements necessary to meet minimum flood plain management criteria of the National Flood Insurance Program pursuant to Part 59 (commencing with Section 59.1) and Part 60 (commencing with Section 60.1) of Subchapter B of Chapter I of Title 44 of the Code of Federal Regulations.

g. Within a regulatory floodway as determined by the Federal Emergency Management Agency in any official maps published by the Federal Emergency Management Agency unless the development has received a no rise certification in accordance with Section 60.3(d)(3) of Title 44 of the Code of Federal Regulations. If a development proponent is able to satisfy all applicable federal qualifying criteria in order to provide that the site satisfies this subparagraph and is otherwise eligible for streamlined approval under this section, a local government shall not deny the application on the basis that the development proponent did not comply with any additional permit requirement, standard, or action adopted by that local government that is applicable to that site.

h. Lands identified for conservation in an adopted natural community conservation plan pursuant to the Natural Community Conservation Planning Act (Chapter 10 (commencing with Section 2800) of Division 3 of the Fish and Game Code), habitat conservation plan pursuant to the federal Endangered Species Act of 1973 (16 U.S.C. Sec. 1531 et seq.), or other adopted natural resource protection plan.

i. Habitat for protected species identified as candidate, sensitive, or species of special status by state or federal agencies, fully protected species, or species protected by the federal Endangered Species Act of 1973 (16 U.S.C. Sec. 1531 et seq.), the California Endangered Species Act (Chapter 1.5 (commencing with Section 2050) of Division 3 of the Fish and Game Code), or the Native Plant Protection Act (Chapter 10 (commencing with Section 1900) of Division 2 of the Fish and Game Code).

j. Lands under conservation easement.

B.. For urban lot splits, the following criteria must also be met: 3. Parcel has not been established through exercise of an urban lot split, as provided for in this Chapter.

4. Neither the owner of the parcel being subdivided nor any person acting in concert with the owner has previously subdivided an adjacent parcel using an urban lot split as provided for in this Chapter. For the purposes of this criterion, “adjacent parcel” means a parcel sharing any portion of its property line(s) with the parcel being subdivided using the provisions of the urban lot split.

C. Director Finding. The Director, or designee, finds that the proposed development would have a specific, adverse impact on public health and safety or the physical environment that cannot be feasibly mitigated or avoided.

General Requirements.

A. A proposed two-unit residential development shall comply with the following:

1. The development and use of dwelling units in two-unit residential developments shall only be valid if in conformance with this Chapter and permitted under this Chapter.

2. Except where indicated in this Chapter, primary development units shall comply with other zoning and building requirements generally applicable to residential construction in the applicable zone where the property is located.

3. Development standards set forth in a planned unit development or specific plan shall apply to any housing development except that any such planned unit development or specific plan standard cannot be applied if it would either: (1) result in a conflict with standards set forth by state law for a housing development; or (2) preclude a housing development that meets the applicable requirements of state law or this Chapter.

4. All local and state building code provisions applicable to dwelling units shall apply to two-unit residential developments. A two-unit residential development shall meet all building code provisions necessary to accommodate separate conveyance of the subject dwelling units.

5. Any owner wishing to modify the number of primary units on a single lot in an approved two-unit residential development must request termination of the use of one of the primary dwelling units and satisfy all zoning and development standards such as floor area and lot coverage.

6. Two-unit residential developments shall be subject to paying development impact fees.

7. Dwellings in a two-unit residential development shall not encroach on any easement.

8. The correction of nonconforming zoning conditions may not be required as a condition of approval.

9. All easements required for the provision of public ser-

vices and facilities shall be dedicated or conveyed by an instrument in a form acceptable to the Director of the Development Services Department.

10. The City shall not impose regulations that require dedications of rights-of-way or the construction of offsite improvements for the parcels being created as a condition of issuing a parcel map for an urban lot split.

11. Each unit located on a parcel created pursuant to this Chapter shall have vehicular ingress and egress to the public right-of-way, which shall be either through access over land that is part of the parcel or evidenced by a recorded easement in favor of the parcel requiring rightof-way access. Access and provisions for fire protection (including turnouts) consistent with the California Fire Code shall be provided for all structures served by an access easement.

12. The proposed Two-Unit Development shall provide a separate gas, electric and water utility connection directly between each dwelling unit and the utility.

13. For a two-unit residential development connected to an onsite wastewater treatment system, the applicant shall provide a percolation test completed within the last 5 years, or, if the percolation test has been recertified, within the last 10 years.

Number of Units Allowed.

A. When not located on a site subject to an approved or proposed urban lot split: (1) a maximum of two primary units per parcel meeting the requirements of this Chapter are permitted; and (2) either one accessory dwelling unit or junior accessory dwelling unit per primary unit meeting the requirements in Section 30.48.040 of this title is permitted, for a total of up to four units on the subject property.

B. When located on a site subject to an approved or proposed urban lot split, a maximum of two primary units meeting the requirements of this Chapter are permitted per parcel resulting from the urban lot split, for a total of two primary units on each of the two resulting parcels.

1. Either one accessory dwelling unit or junior accessory dwelling unit per primary unit is permitted, provided all objective development and design standards applicable to the underlying zone in which the project is located are met, including but not limited to lot coverage inclusive of the proposed accessory dwelling units. These proposed accessory dwelling units are not subject to the minimum floor area requirement identified in Section 30.48.040.

2. Should a resulting parcel include only one primary development unit, either one accessory dwelling unit or junior accessory dwelling unit meeting the requirements of Section 30.48.040 of this title is permitted.

Affordable Housing Requirements.

A. All development proposed shall comply with Chapter 30.41 Affordable Housing.

B. When a total of four dwelling units, inclusive of accessory dwelling units, are proposed on a single lot, one of the two accessory dwelling units shall be affordable to a low or very low-income household in perpetuity. The development shall not be permitted to pay in-lieu fees as an alternative to satisfying the affordable housing requirements of Chapter 30.41. This provision shall provide compliance with Section 30.41.050

Inclusionary Housing Requirements. An affordable housing agreement shall be recorded against the residential development prior to approval of any final or parcel map, or issuance of any building permit, whichever occurs first.

Objective Development and Design Standards.

A. Two-unit residential developments and Urban Lot Splits are subject to the development standards in this section as adopted and amended from time to time. In addition, the proposed project shall conform to all objective zoning, subdivision, and design standards applicable to the respective residential zoning district in which the project is located, except as expressly provided in this Chapter. Notwithstanding the above, if the application of an objective standard would have the effect of physically precluding the construction of up to two units (each possessing no greater than 800 square feet of floor area) on a single parcel, compliance with that objective standard shall be waived but only to allow up two units 800 square feet each.

1. Allowed Uses. The only uses allowed on parcels on which two-unit residential development is permitted and in the units created under a two-unit residential development shall be residential uses and may not be used for rentals of less than 30 days, and rental terms shall not allow termination of the tenancy prior to the expiration of at least one 31-day period occupancy by the same tenant.

2. Minimum Lot Size. The minimum size of any newly created parcel through an Urban Lot Split is 1,200 square feet. Both newly created parcels shall be of approximately equal lot area, which for purposes of this paragraph shall mean that one parcel shall not be smaller than 40 percent of the lot area of the original parcel proposed for subdivision. The following areas are excluded from the calculation of lot area for the purposes of an urban lot split:

a. Areas of a lot that are a watercourse, which consists of that portion of the creek, stream or watercourse located within the tops of its banks.

b. Areas of lots that contain slopes greater than 25%.

c. Areas of lots that contain flood plains, beaches, permanent bodies of water, significant wetlands, major power transmission easements, railroad track beds, existing and future rights-of-way and easements for public or private streets/roads.

3. Setbacks. A minimum setback of four feet, or the applicable setback for the zoning district, whichever is less, is allowed from the rear and side property lines, except:

a. No setback shall be required for an existing structure, or a structure constructed in the same location and to the same dimensions as an existing structure.

b. On parcels with a lot width of 40 feet or less that proposes both a Two-Unit Residential Development and an Urban Lot Split, a zero-side yard setback shall be allowed along the proposed lot line only.

c. On parcels with a lot depth of 100 feet or less with alley access that proposes both a Two-Unit Residen

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tial Development and an Urban Lot Split, parcels are allowed up to zero rear yard setback provided that, if parking is proposed it meets the standards for parking off an alley as outlined in the Off-street Parking Design Manual.

4. Height. Maximum height for a two-unit residential development shall be that specified for the zoning district, however any portion of a new dwelling unit constructed within a reduced setback from the underlying zone shall be permitted to build to a maximum 16-feet in height. In no case shall the building exceed the height of the underlying zone to allow the development of two 800 square foot units, when it is feasible to modify other development standards to allow the development.

5. Lot Coverage. Maximum site coverage for a two-unit residential development shall be that specified for the zoning district in which the two-unit residential development is located. On parcels where the proposed two-unit development exceeds the maximum lot coverage to allow the minimum two 800 square feet residential units, the pervious coverage shall be at least 75 percent of the remaining lot area.

6. Trash and Storage. Areas for trash and outdoor storage shall be provided on each property. Such areas shall be designed to conceal all trash and stored material from public view.

7. Unit Configuration. The new units in a two-unit residential development may be permitted in the following configurations. For the purpose of this section, “unit” means any primary dwelling unit, not including accessory dwelling units or junior accessory dwelling units.

a. One new unit incorporated entirely within an existing residential unit.

b. One new unit incorporated entirely within an existing accessory building, including garages.

c. One new unit attached to and increasing the size of an existing residential unit or an existing accessory building.

d. One new unit detached from and located on the same lot as an existing unit. A unit that is attached to another detached accessory building, but not another residential unit, or is attached by a breezeway or porch, is considered detached.

e. Two newly constructed attached units or two detached residential units on a vacant lot.

f. A two-unit residential development in any of the configurations described above may be added to a newly created lot concurrently with an approval of a parcel map for an urban lot split.

8. Addressing. All addresses for residential lots using a shared driveway or pedestrian pathway must be displayed at their closest point of access to a public street for emergency responders to the satisfaction of the City Fire Marshal.

9. Pathways. Pedestrian pathways of a minimum width of 3 feet shall be provided from the rightof-way to all primary entryways and common areas, such as common open space areas, guest parking, mailboxes, and centralized trash enclosures.

10. Parking.

a. One off-street parking space, which may be covered or uncovered, is required for each unit in a two-unit residential development, except as exempted below.

i. No parking is required if the parcel is located within a half (1/2) a mile walking distance of either a high-quality transit corridor, as defined in subdivision (b) of Section 21155 of the Public Resources Code, or a major transit stop, as defined in Section 21064.3 of the Public Resources Code; or if there is a designated parking space for a car share vehicle located within one block of the parcel.

b. When an existing garage, carport, or other covered parking structure is converted or demolished in order to construct a new unit, at least one replacement parking space, which may be covered or uncovered, must be provided for each unit, unless the project is exempt from parking requirements.

c. The location of the required parking space(s) shall not obstruct the required parking of another dwelling unit. Each unit must have its own parking space which can be accessed without crossing over or encroaching upon the other unit’s parking space. Tandem parking shall only be allowed on lots with a width less than 40 feet.

11. Access to a Public Street. Every dwelling unit shall have permanent means of access to a public street. When automobile parking is required or proposed, vehicular access to a public street or alley shall be provided by a driveway that complies with the minimum width, slope, materials, and other standards consistent with the California Fire Code and the City’s Offstreet Parking and Street Design Standards.

12. Storm Water Management. Two-residential unit development must comply with the City’s Storm Water Runoff Requirements pursuant to Title 20 Stormwater Management.

13. Landscaping.

a. A complete application for a Two Unit Residential Development shall include a landscape plan which must comply with the City’s Water Efficient Landscaping Ordinance (EMC §23.26) and all other applicable objective development and design standards.

b. Front and side yard setbacks shall be at least 60 percent pervious coverage.

14. Privacy Standards. The construction of a new unit where any portion of the proposed construction is either: two stories tall or 16 feet or taller in building height, shall comply with the following:

a. Upper story unenclosed landings, decks, and balconies greater than 20 square feet, that face or overlook an adjoining property, shall be located a minimum of 15 feet from the interior lot lines.

b. Upper story unenclosed landings, decks, and balconies, that do not face or overlook an adjoining property due to orientation or topography, may be located at the minimum base zone interior setback line.

15. Private Open Space. Each primary unit shall include a minimum of 100 square feet of private exterior open space per dwelling unit for both ground floor units and units contained wholly on the second floor. For units wholly on the second floor this open space may be provided by outdoor decks.

16. Utilities. Private underground utility services shall be available for extension to and connection with all units in a two-unit residential development. All dwelling units in a two-unit residential development shall connect to services. All existing and proposed utility distribution facilities (including electric, telecommunications and cable television lines) installed in and for the purpose of supplying service to any dwelling unit(s) proposed as part of a two-unit residential development shall be installed underground. Equipment appurtenant to underground facilities, including surface-mounted transformers, pedestal-mounted terminal boxes and meter cabinets, and concealed ducts, shall also be underground.

17. Subdivision Map Act. The Urban Lot Split shall conform to all applicable objective requirements of the Subdivision Map Act (commencing with Government Code Section 66410)), except as otherwise expressly provided in Government Code Section 66411.7. Notwithstanding Government Code Section 66411.1, no dedications of rights-of-way or the construction of offsite improvements may be required as a condition of approval for an Urban Lot Split, although easements may be required for the provision of public services and facilities.

Permits Required.

A. A proposal to construct a two-unit residential development shall be subject to first obtaining all applicable permits. The Director or his/her designee shall review the application for completeness pursuant to the requirements of Government Code Section 65943. After determination of completeness, the Director or designee shall provide the applicant with written documentation identifying any inconsistencies with the objective standards applicable to two-unit residential developments. The Director or designee shall render a ministerial decision without a public hearing on a Two-Unit Development application upon such application being deemed complete. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary set forth in this code, the Director’s or designee’s action to grant or deny an application for a Two-Unit Development application is final and not subject to appeal, except as identified below for a Coastal Development Permit.

B. Design Review. All two-unit residential developments shall be subject to the adopted objective design standards (Chapter 23.08) in effect at the time a complete application is submitted, as applicable to either new construction or exterior alterations, which shall be reviewed ministerially

T.S. No. 106499-CA APN: 181-270-61-00 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 10/5/2016. 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 2/10/2023 at 9:00

AM, CLEAR RECON CORP, as duly appointed trustee

under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 10/6/2016 as Instrument No. 2016-0537605 of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of San Diego County, State of CALIFORNIA executed by: JOSE A. ESQUEDA, A SINGLE MAN AND MARCI

by the Development Services Director, or designee.

C. Urban Lot Split Map. An urban lot split shall require the submittal of an application for a parcel map prepared in accordance with the provisions of the Subdivision Map Act (Government Code Section 66410 et. seq.) and Title 24 Subdivisions. Within 60 calendar days after a complete application for an urban lot split map is filed with the City, the Development Services Director, or designee, shall ministerially approve or disapprove such map. The time limit specified in this paragraph may be extended by mutual consent of the applicant and the city. If the urban lot split map is denied, the reasons therefore shall be stated in the notice of denial. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary set forth in this code, the Director’s or designee’s action to grant or deny an application for an urban lot split map is final and not subject to appeal, except as identified below for a Coastal Development Permit.

D. Coastal Development Permit. Where a Coastal Development Permit is required pursuant to EMC Chapter 30.80 for Two-Unit Residential Developments and Urban Lot Splits, the following process shall apply:

1. Applications shall be reviewed by the Director of Development Services, or designee, without a public hearing in accordance with Government Code Sections 65852.21 and 66411.7.When a proposed development only involves the addition of a Two-Unit Residential Development or an Urban Lot Split pursuant to the sections above, the Director of Development Services Department, or designee, shall not issue a decision on the application until at least 10 calendar days after notice having been given pursuant to EMC Section 30.80.080(C). The Director of Development Services, or designee, may receive written comments regarding the application and consider such written comments during the review of the application, but the Director of Development Services, or designee, shall not conduct a public hearing on the application. The decision of the Director of Development Services, or designee, concerning an application for a Coastal Development Permit pursuant to this Section shall constitute the final action of the City.

2. Following final action on a coastal development permit by the Director, a notice of final action shall be prepared pursuant to 30.80.140. In the coastal zone areas appealable to the California Coastal Commission, the decisions of the Director of Development Services, or designee, made pursuant to this Section may be appealed to the California Coastal Commission in accordance with EMC Section 30.80.160.

3. Actions on applications shall be consistent with the provisions of the applicable zone and the policies and development standards of the City of Encinitas certified Local Coastal Program and Chapter 3 of the California Coastal Act. Review of a coastal development permit application for a Two-Unit Residential Development and/or an Urban Lot Split consistent with the Sections above, shall comply with all procedures and development standards of EMC Chapter 30.80 (Coastal Development Permit), aside from the requirements to conduct a public hearing and City appeals process.

E. A development is not eligible for a ministerial approval as a two-unit residential project if it includes a request for an exception to any objective standards, beyond those necessary to obtain an 800-square foot unit, by applying for a variance, modification, exception, waiver, or other discretionary approval for height, density, setbacks, open yard, land use, or similar design or development standard.

Covenant.

Prior to the issuance of a building permit for a two-unit residential development dwelling unit, the property owner shall record a covenant with the County Recorder’s Office, the form and content of which is satisfactory to the City Attorney. The covenant shall notify future owners of the approved size and attributes of the units and minimum rental period restrictions. The covenant shall also reflect the number of units approved and provide that no more than two primary residential units and two accessory dwelling units, for a total of four units, may be created on any single parcel or on any two parcels created using urban lot split subdivision procedures. If an urban lot split subdivision was approved, the covenant shall provide that the parcels may not be further subdivided using the urban lot split provisions, and no variances shall be permitted other than those code deviations expressly allowed by this Chapter. This covenant shall remain in effect so long as a two-unit residential development exists on the parcel.

Affidavit.

Prior to issuance of a parcel map approval for Urban Lot Split, the applicant shall provide a signed affidavit stating that the applicant intends to occupy one of the housing units as their principal residence for a minimum of three years from the date of approval of the lot split, the form and content of which is satisfactory to the City Attorney. This subsection shall not apply to an applicant that is a “community land trust,” as defined in clause (ii) of subparagraph (C) of paragraph (11) of subdivision (a) of Section 402.1 of the Revenue and Taxation Code or is a “qualified nonprofit corporation” as described in Section 214.15 of the Revenue and Taxation Code.

Building Permit Required.

Two-unit residential developments shall comply with applicable state and local building codes and shall require approval of a building permit. The City shall ministerially approve or disapprove a complete building permit application for a two-unit residential development in compliance with state law and this section. Building Permits are not appealable for Two-Unit Residential Developments.

Denial.

A. Denial of a Two-Unit Residential Development. The Development Services Director, or designee, shall not approve a Two-Unit Residential Development under any of the following circumstances:

1. The project proposes creation of more than two units total as described in Section 30.18.060 of Two-Unit Residential Development.

2. The urban lot split does not meet the requirements of Title 30 Zoning.

3. Based on a preponderance of the evidence, the building official finds that the proposed housing development project would have a specific, adverse impact, as defined and determined in paragraph (2) of subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 65589.5, upon public health and safety or the physical environment and for which there is no feasible method to satisfactorily mitigate or avoid the specific, adverse impact.

4. The Two-Unit Residential Development does not comply with applicable, objective requirements imposed by Title 30 Zoning, City’s Design Guidelines, and this title. Any decision to disapprove a Two-Unit Residential Development shall be accompanied by a finding identifying the applicable, objective requirements imposed.

B. Denial of an Urban Lot Split Map. The Development Services Director, or designee, shall not approve an urban lot split map under any of the following circumstances:

1. The land proposed for division is a lot or parcel which was part of an urban lot split that the City previously approved.

2. The subdivision proposes creation of more than two lots, or more than four units total among the two lots as described in Section C of Two-Unit Residential Development described above.

3. The urban lot split does not meet the requirements of Chapter 24 Subdivisions.

4. Based on a preponderance of the evidence, the building official finds that the proposed housing development project would have a specific, adverse impact, as defined and determined in paragraph (2) of subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 65589.5, upon public health and safety or the physical environment and for which there is no feasible method to satisfactorily mitigate or avoid the specific, adverse impact.

5. The urban lot split does not comply with applicable, objective requirements imposed by the Subdivision Map Act, Chapter 24 Subdivisions, and this title. Any decision to disapprove an urban lot split map shall be accompanied by a finding identifying the applicable, objective requirements imposed by the Subdivision Map Act, Chapter 24 Subdivisions, and this title.

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A. CRAWFORD, A SINGLE WOMAN, AS JOINT TENANTS WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL

CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, SAVINGS ASSOCIATION, OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED

TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE; ENTRANCE OF THE EAST COUNTY REGIONAL CENTER, 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: LOT 4 OF COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO TRACT NO. 3679, IN THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, ACCORDING TO MAP THEREOF NO. 10271, FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAN

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CITY OF CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA

CITY OF CARLSBAD NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND FUNDING AVAILABILITY

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to you because your interest may be affected, that the City Council of the City of Carlsbad will hold a public hearing at the Council Chamber, 1200 Carlsbad Village Drive, Carlsbad, California, at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2023, for the city’s Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program Fiscal Year (FY) 2023-24 (July 1, 2023 – June 30, 2024) Funding Plan and Notice of Funding Availability.

The CDBG program is funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The City of Carlsbad is an entitlement community and receives CDBG funds directly from HUD to address local community development needs. The City of Carlsbad requests participation from community members to develop a CDBG program that meets the needs of City’s vulnerable and lower income residents. The FY 2023-24 CDBG Funding Plan will be available for public review beginning on Jan. 6, 2023, on the city’s website: https://www.carlsbadca.gov/city-hall/grants-assistance/cdbg. For FY 2023-24, the City of Carlsbad anticipates an annual grant of $476,057; of which funds are estimated to be available in the following categories:

• Public Services $71,408

• Administration & Fair Housing $95,211

• Affordable Housing & Facility Improvements $309,438

Beginning on Jan. 11, 2023, the City of Carlsbad is soliciting proposals for projects, activities, and programs. Applications will be available on the city website: https://www. carlsbadca.gov/city-hall/grants-assistance/cdbg. Completed application packages, including required attachments, must be submitted prior to Feb. 22, 2023. All community organizations are encouraged to submit a proposed project, or projects, for consideration by the City Council at a future public hearing.

Those persons wishing to speak on this item are cordially invited to attend the public hearing. In addition, written comments may be submitted to the City Council at or prior to the hearing via U.S. Mail to the attention of the City Clerk, 1200 Carlsbad Village Drive, Carlsbad, CA 92008, or via email to clerk@carlsbadcagov. Copies of the staff report will be available by Fri. Jan. 6, 2023, on the city’s website: https://www. carlsbadca.gov/city-hall/meetings-agendas The meeting can be viewed online at https:// www.carlsbadca.gov/city-hall/meetings-agendas or on the city’s cable channel.

For questions, or to obtain a copy of the staff report, please contact Housing & Homeless Services Department Program Manager Nicole Piano-Jones at (442) 339-2191 or nicole.pianojones@carlsbadca.gov

PUBLISH: Friday, December 30, 2022

CITY OF CARLSBAD CITY COUNCIL

DIEGO COUNTY, NOVEMBER 25, 1981. APN: 181-270-61-00

The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 965 SALEM STREET, VISTA CA 92084 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be held, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, condition, or encumbrances, including fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to pay the remaining principal sums of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $473,371.46 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 beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned or its predecessor caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located.

NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying

off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (800) 280-2832 or visit this Internet Web site WWW. AUCTION.COM, using the file number assigned to this case 106499-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale.

NOTICE TO TENANT: Effective January 1, 2021, you may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale,

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you can call (855) 313-3319, or visit this internet website www. clearreconcorp.com, using the file number assigned to this case 106499-CA to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase.

FOR SALES INFORMATION: (800) 280-2832 CLEAR RECON CORP 4375 Jutland Drive San Diego, California 92117 STOX 935970_106499-CA 12/30/2022, 01/06/2023, 01/13/2023 CN 27235

T.S. No. 101043-CA APN: 168-130-36-00 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 6/16/2015. 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 1/23/2023 at 10:30 AM, CLEAR RECON CORP, as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 7/6/2015 as Instrument No. 2015-0351210 of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of San Diego County, State of CALIFORNIA executed by: JUDITH L HOGAN, A MARRIED WOMAN, AS HER SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY, AND ROBERT B HOGAN JR, A SINGLE MAN, AS JOINT TENANTS WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK DRAWN

NOTICE OF VACANCIES

LOCAL APPOINTMENTS LIST – 2023

In compliance with the requirements of the Maddy Act, California Government Code sections 54972-54974, the following list is posted on an annual basis on or before December 31.

The City of Carlsbad is inviting applications from Carlsbad residents who are interested in serving on one of the following Boards, Commissions or Committees. To receive an application, contact the City Clerk’s Office at 1200 Carlsbad Village Drive, call 442-339-2808, email clerk@carlsbadca.gov or go to the City’s website, www.carlsbadca.gov, Boards and Commissions page.

Minimum requirements to serve are applicants must be 18 years of age or older, a registered voter and a resident of Carlsbad (Carlsbad Municipal Code Section 2.15.030) except members of the Carlsbad Tourism Business Improvement District Board and the Carlsbad Golf Lodging Business Improvement District Board. Some positions may have additional requirements, contact the City Clerk’s Office for more information.

AGRICULTURAL CONVERSION MITIGATION FEE CITIZENS’ ADVISORY COMMITTEE: This is a seven-member commission.

Member Appointed Expiration N/A N/A N/A

ARTS COMMISSION: This is a seven-member commission. Member Appointed Expiration N/A N/A N/A

BEACH PRESERVATION COMMISSION: This is a seven-member commission.

Member Appointed Expiration N/A N/A N/A

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) CITIZEN ADVISORY COMMITTEE: This is a seven-member committee.

Member Appointed Expiration Steven Gish* 12/14/2021 5/2023

John May* 1/11/2022 5/2023

Keith Neigenfind, Jr.* 12/14/2021 5/2023 Elizabeth Torio* 12/14/2021 5/2023

COMMUNITY-POLICE COMMISSION: This is a five-member committee.

Member Appointing Council Member Appointed Expiration

Vacant District 2 N/A 12/2024

Vacant District 4 N/A 12/2024

Vacant Mayor N/A 12/2026 Vacant District 1 N/A 12/2026 Vacant District 3 N/A 12/2026

HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION: This is a five-member commission.

Member Appointed Expiration N/A N/A N/A

HOUSING COMMISSION: This is a five-member commission.

Member Appointed Expiration Shirley Cole* (At Large) 9/10/2019 7/2023 Marissa Cortes-Torres* 8/27/2019 7/2023 (Rental Assistance-General)

John Nguyen-Cleary* (At Large) 9/10/2019 7/2023 Michael Ydigoras* 7/12/2022 7/2023 (Rental Assistance-Senior)

LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES: This is a five-member board. Member Appointed Expiration N/A N/A N/A

PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION: This is a seven-member commission. Member Appointed Expiration N/A N/A N/A

PLANNING COMMISSION: This is a seven-member commission. Member Appointed Expiration N/A N/A N/A

SENIOR COMMISSION: This is a five-member commission. Member Appointed Expiration Kathryn Rangus* 9/24/2019 9/2023 Nelson Ross* 12/7/2021 9/2023

TRAFFIC & MOBILITY COMMISSION: This is a seven-member commission. Member Appointed Expiration N/A N/A N/A

Members of all Boards, Commissions and Committees are subject to the Fair Political Practices Commission regulations and must file a Statement of Economic Interests, and are required to complete AB1234 Ethics Training upon appointment and biennially thereafter.

*Eligible for Reappointment

PUBLISH DATE: Dec. 30, 2022 City of Carlsbad | City Council

ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, SAVINGS ASSOCIATION, OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE; AT THE MAIN ENTRANCE TO THE EAST COUNTY REGIONAL CENTER BY STATUE, 250 E. MAIN STREET, EL CAJON, CA 92020 all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: MORE FULLY DESCRIBED ON SAID DEED OF TRUST The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real

property described above is purported to be: 3644 HARBOR CREST WAY, OCEANSIDE, CA 92056 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be held, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, condition, or encumbrances, including fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to pay the remaining principal sums of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $213,519.16 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 beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned or its predecessor caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located.

NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid

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

The best of Lick the Plate in 2022

entertainment.

I dove deep into my bagel obsession, driven by my belief that bagels done right, toasted and served with a schmear of cream cheese and lox, are one of the great culinary pleasures of my life.

This stemmed from a bagel experience at A Little Moore Café in Leucadia and led to the discovery of Top of the Bagel in Carlsbad, Garden State Bagels in Encinitas, Carlsbad and Del Mar, and a recently discovered 101 Bagels & Subs in Oceanside. All proved to be more than worthy to this self-proclaimed bagel snob.

Bean Journal

As food experiences and discoveries go, 2022 was right up there with the best I’ve had.

One of the many things I love about writing Lick the Plate in The Coast News (and as a radio show in San Diego, Detroit and northern Michigan) are the regular deadlines that motivate me to feature both new and time-tested food and restaurants.

It’s rewarding to have these platforms to tell the stories of the folks in the culinary world whose passions and work ethics are inspiring and provide inspiration to me on weekly basis. Plus, these creative types tend to just be fun to hang out with.

Living a full life — for me anyway — is all about constant discovery and Lick the Plate is my vehicle for that. I celebrated 15 years of writing this column in The Coast News in 2022, a random milestone but it was a hoot looking back at some of the fun I’ve had with this gig.

Enough of the waxing poetic, let’s talk about what I covered in 2022 that I still can’t stop talking about.

I’ll start with a day trip on Amtrak to Los Angeles for business that involved a

glorious lunch at Philippe’s Original French Dip, a short walk from Union Station. Besides my love of train travel, this sandwich, potato salad and slaw were as good as I’ve had. A glorious experience all around and so much better than driving to Los Angeles.

Ponto Lago at the Park Hyatt Aviara Resort in Carlsbad was a high-end feast for the culinary senses that blew me away on several levels.

Then I had the new Boston regional food discovery from James Jones, chef and owner of Big Jim’s New England Style Roast Beef, where I looked up from the beautiful pile of beef before me at The Leucadian Bar, gazed out toward the Big Jim’s rig parked on Coast Highway 101, and proclaimed loudly, “You are the king of roast beef and I worship the ground you walk on!” Enough said.

Lab Collaborative in Oceanside, another gem in

the ever-expanding Oceanside culinary scene, left me wanting more. Another Oceanside standout is Naegi, another stellar offering from chef/entrepreneur extraordinaire William Eick. His fast casual Japanese sandos take sandwiches to a higher level.

Wrapping up my Oceanside favorites was the expanding “campus” of Switchboard Restaurant and Bar, North County Roastery, Korean food lounge Haetae and their latest addition, KNVS, all attached to the boutique Fin Hotel. You can’t go wrong with any of these selections and hats off to owner Kevin Shin, whose creativity is driving these creative projects.

I experienced my first luau at the Catamaran Resort and this surprisingly good feast for the ages was a melting pot of ethnicities. It was like a United Nations of luaus, with the common thread of like-minded people gathering to celebrate good food in huge quantities and some fun Hawaiian

My love of a good burger, smash style, was rewarded with two more worthy options in North County. The fabulous Shake Shack landed in Carlsbad and Crispy Burger joined the established Hamburger Hut in Encinitas to provide a trifecta of burger delights to choose from in the area. Hamburger Hut has the added bonus of a killer bar to help build that burger appetite and don’t overlook its amazing Fish Burger.

Ranch 45 in Solana Beach served up the best steak and eggs I’ve had, and Gold Finch in the Torrey Pines area of La Jolla put a modern spin on traditional deli fare with outstanding results.

I also came to terms with, and actually embraced, the gluten-free menu at Nectarine Grove and discovered the benefits of what I call a “gluten aware” diet. I won’t ever give up gluten completely, but there are enough edible gluten-free options available now that I’m dabbling in it on a regular basis.

I’m still waiting on the promised Tony Hawkbacked chicken joint that caused the closing of local gem Fulano’s, sitting empty for way too long.

Other than that, it’s been a great year for food locally and I’m looking forward to more of the same in 2023.

Invita Cafe in Carlsbad

Where: Invita Cafe, 6806 Embarcadero Ln, Carlsbad, CA 92011

Open: M-F 7 a.m.-1 p.m., Saturday 7 a.m.-noon

What: Caffe Vergnano black drip coffee Roast: Medium Price: $3.50 What I’m listening to: Dean Martin, “Let it Snow! Let it Snow! Let It Snow!”

By Ryan Woldt

Why is it so cold? What is this random wetness that keeps falling from the sky? I thought Southern California didn’t have winter! I need to get a new coat.

Those could be my thoughts from my first win-

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ter in San Diego a decade ago, or they could be from my visit to the Carlsbad location* of Invita Cafe in the past week.

The difference is that 10 Decembers ago, I was wandering around in flipflops and swim trunks, and now I’m rocking fleecelined pants from Costco and a puffy coat. This is coffee-drinking weather.

Invita is on the ground floor of the live-work complex next to the Carlsbad Poinsettia train station. In a previous life, I commuted on the Coaster. I would occasionally pop out of the early train to grab a coffee here and hop back on the

INVITA CAFE has locations in Carlsbad and Rancho Santa Fe. Photo by Ryan Woldt

about Big Jim’s Roast Beef Sandwich

Jim’s Roast Beef

Inzane

By Jeff Spanier

Being a member of the Vista community is something Mike Zane, owner and head brewer of Inzane Brewing, takes seriously.

Even after saying he’s “born and raised here in Vista,” he felt the need to self-correct (his first two weeks of life were spent in San Diego). A technicality to most, but not to Zane despite 42 years as a resident in Vista.

In October, Zane and his wife, Ewa, opened their neighborhood brewery in the heart of downtown Vista. Inzane Brewing is

on Main Street in what is quickly becoming a North County hot spot.

Cheers: Why was it special for you to open up here?

Mike Zane: My mom had a business just two doors down from here. And now I have a place on Main Street too, in the town I grew up in and live in. And there’s something special about having a business on Main Street anywhere, right?

Ewa Zane: This is home. We’ve watched the downtown grow and now we are a part of it. And we live a 20-minute walk from here. Of course, we spend

North County’s

more time here than at home now — we just sleep at home.

***

The Zanes have taken a do-it-yourself approach since they secured the venue formerly occupied by Wavelength Brewing. In the summer, with the grand opening some time away, I found the Zanes hard at work redesigning the interior of the brewery.

They looked both exhausted and delighted, which I took as a sure sign that they loved the work they were doing. I came back shortly after their grand opening to see how things had turned out.

Cheers: Congratulations on your grand opening!

Mike: Thank you. It was a long time coming, that’s for sure.

Cheers: You are serving a lot of different beer styles. Where do your inspirations come from?

Mike: Most of my creations come from friends who want to make or drink something. When I get a beer suggestion from a friend who had a beer style they liked, I play around in my own little laboratory and try to come up with something on my own.

Cheers: How long were you “playing around in your

laboratory” making beer for your friends?

Mike: 20 years. I was making 35-gallon batches, so I made a lot of friends.

Cheers: What were some of the first beers you brewed that got you thinking about opening a brewery?

Mike: California Common was my very first beer recipe and one of the first

beers I brewed. It’s rich, malty with hints of toast and caramel. A dry finish. Very drinkable.

Cheers: Anything special brewed for the holidays?

Mike: Our nitro line is up, so we have an oatmeal stout on nitro. Also, our Belgian Tripel will be released this week.

Cheers: How long was

the owning a brewery in the plans?

Mike: We’ve been discussing it for eight years. I had a few partners for the first planning stages. We watched the beer industry plateau for a while, and decided the time wasn’t right. I went back to brewing for fun. When COVID hit, most

MIKE ZANE, owner and head brewer of Inzane Brewing, with his wife, Ewa. Inzane Brewing opened in October on Main Street in Vista. Photo by Jeff Spanier

Amtrak changes coming down track

The end of the year is both a time to look forward and look back.

As to the latter, 2022 was definitely an improvement in the travel arena compared to 2020 and 2021. The freedom to travel has much improved, but the World of Viruses is probably not done with us.

Family and friends are still contracting COVID, but thanks to vaccinations and a few wonder drugs, the virus is not life-threatening for most of us.

My husband and I fell to COVID in February after a trip to Taos, New Mexico, despite spending most of the time outdoors in sub-freezing temperatures.

But we continued to follow up with boosters and continued to travel — north through California and Oregon; west to Catalina and the Channel Islands; east to Arizona, Ohio and South Carolina; and waaaay east to Norway and Denmark.

Looking forward, we hope 2023 takes us to the Midwest, North Carolina, Washington and Oregon, and someplace on another continent. We’ll make shorter trips in between, as well as some local ventures.

Speaking of the local, the holidays will last a bit longer at the San Diego Botanic Garden with the unexpected addition of dates for Lightscape, an exhibition that features 1 million holiday lights, tunnels, fire, sculptures and artistic installations set along a onemile walking trail.

Added dates are Jan. 2, and Jan. 6 through Jan 8.

“The response for Lightscape … has exceeded all our expectations,” said garden president and CEO Ari Novy.

Tickets start at $29 for adults, $18 for ages 3-12 (free for children 2 and under).

Looking to the future — as in 2026 — train buffs will be happy to learn that Amtrak is promising travel that includes sleek, new Airo trains.

The cars, Amtrak says, will have a progressive design with world-class amenities, roomy interiors, more spacious restrooms, and larger windows for watching the world pass by.

The engines, which will run at up to 125 mph, will be more fuel efficient, produce 90% fewer particulate emissions and operate under a system that allows for a more streamlined change of engines.

This makeover will affect all but our Pacific Surfliner, currently busy repairing tracks in the San Clemente area damaged by a September storm.

When service resumes, though, hopefully in February, consider a day trip or longer north to California cities where there are plenty of things to do within a short distance of the Amtrak stations:

• San Juan Capistrano — the mission of the same name; downtown with restaurants and shops; the colorful, verdant and historic Los Rios, the oldest neighborhood in the state.

• San Luis Obispo — the mission of the same name; downtown; a small-butunique art museum; an intriguing history center; historic adobe and gardens; and an eclectic mix of restaurants, shops and galleries.

• Santa Barbara — the mission of the same

name; downtown’s shops and restaurants; one of the most beautiful beaches in the country; and the historic Stearns Wharf, offering restaurants with both good seafood and views.

• Anaheim — Disneyland Resort. Free shuttle for Amtrak riders from the Anaheim Resort Transit to Disneyland Main Transportation Center. Drop-off at the Disneyland Main Transportation Center.

• San Diego — The hourlong-or-less ride from Oceanside, Carlsbad, Encinitas or Solana Beach to San Diego or Old Town stations will put you within walking distance of Little Italy; San Diego Harbor Embarcadero; the Children’s Museum; Gaslamp District; USS Midway Museum; Embarcadero Marina parks, North and South; and Museum of Contemporary Art.

An additional, short trolley or bus ride takes you to Liberty Station, Petco Park and Chicano Park Murals.

Happy New Year!

For more travel talk, visit www.facebook.com/elouise. ondash and Instagram @ elouiseondash.

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CITY OF ENCINITAS

PUBLIC NOTICE OF ORDINANCE INTRODUCTION ORDINANCE NO. 2022-21

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Encinitas has introduced Ordinance No. 2022-21 titled “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Encinitas, California, Amending Section 15.02.030, Definitions, of Chapter 15.02, Municipal Tree Ordinance, of the Encinitas Municipal Code.” Proposed Ordinance No. 2022-21 amends the Section 15.02.030 “Definitions” of Chapter 14.02 of the Municipal Code to expand the current definition of a “Heritage Tree” and add a definition for “Heritage Grove” as follows:

• “Heritage Tree” means a tree of community significance located in the City on public or private property designated by the City in accordance with the following criteria: that is one of the oldest and largest of its species; is of unique form or species; has historic significance due to an association with an historic building, site, street, person or event; or is a defining landmark or significant outstanding feature of a neighborhood. If a group of trees within a neighborhood collectively meet one or more of the Heritage Tree criteria, then that group may be designated a “Heritage Grove” and each tree that is identified individually as a significant part of that Heritage Grove shall be considered a Heritage Tree. The designation of a Heritage Tree and/or Heritage Grove on private property requires the written consent of the private property owner in a form deemed sufficient by the City Attorney.

• “Heritage Grove” means a group of trees that collectively meet one or more of the Heritage Tree criteria. Ordinance No. 2022-21 was introduced at the Regular City Council meeting held on December 14, 2022, by the following vote: AYES: Ehlers, Hinze, Kranz, Lyndes; NAYS: None; ABSTAIN: None; ABSENT: None. The City Council will consider the adoption of this Ordinance at the January 18, 2023, Regular City Council meeting commencing at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, 505 South Vulcan Avenue. The Ordinance is on file in the office of the City Clerk, 505 South Vulcan Avenue and may be viewed between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act/Section 504 Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and Title VI, this agency is an equal opportunity public entity and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnic origin, national origin, sex, religion, veteran status or physical or mental disability in employment or the provision of service. If you require special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at 760-633-2601 at least 72 hours prior to the meeting.

/Kathy Hollywood, City Clerk

either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (844) 477-7869 or visit this Internet Web site WWW.

STOXPOSTING.COM, using the file number assigned to this case 101043-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. NOTICE TO TENANT: Effective January 1, 2021, you may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California

Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call (855) 313-3319, or visit this internet website www. clearreconcorp.com, using the file number assigned to this case 101043-CA to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase.

FOR SALES INFORMATION: (844) 477-7869 CLEAR RECON CORP 4375 Jutland Drive San Diego, California 92117 STOX 935594_101043CA 12/30/2022, 01/06/2023, 01/13/2023 CN 27234

T.S. No. 105450-CA APN: 159-370-13-00 NOTICE

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OF TRUSTEE’S SALE

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 8/26/2021. 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 1/23/2023 at 10:30 AM, CLEAR RECON CORP, as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 10/15/2021 as Instrument No. 2021-0719749 of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of San Diego County, State of CALIFORNIA executed by: JAMES E. “RACE” HUDSON AND BARBARA J. HUDSON, TRUSTEES, OR SUCCESSOR TRUSTEES, OF THE HUDSON FAMILY TRUST DATED AUGUST 8, 2006, TO BE HELD AS COMMUNITY PROPERTY WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, SAVINGS ASSOCIATION, OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE; AT THE MAIN ENTRANCE

CITY OF ENCINITAS PUBLIC NOTICE OF ORDINANCE ADOPTION ORDINANCE NO. 2022-18

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Encinitas has adopted Ordinance No. 2022-18 titled “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Encinitas, California, amending Chapters 12.01, 12.08, 12.12, 12.16, 12.20 and 2.28 of the Encinitas Municipal Code.” Proposed Ordinance No. 2022-18 codifies previously approved changes to the Executive Team structure and the sick leave benefit provided to the City’s unrepresented employees. Ordinance No. 2022-18 will update the City of Encinitas Municipal Code and includes amendments to Chapters 2.28 and 12.01 to reflect current Executive Team positions, responsibilities, and authority; and amendments to Chapters 12.08, 12.12, 12.16, and 12.20 to reflect the current sick leave benefits provided for unrepresented employees. Ordinance No. 2022-18 was introduced at the Regular City Council meeting held on November 16, 2022, and adopted at the Regular City Council meeting held on December 14, 2022, by the following vote: AYES: Ehlers, Hinze, Kranz, Lyndes; NAYS: None; ABSTAIN: None; ABSENT: None. The Ordinance is on file in the office of the City Clerk, 505 South Vulcan Avenue and may be viewed between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act/ Section 504 Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and Title VI, this agency is an equal opportunity public entity and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnic origin, national origin, sex, religion, veteran status or physical or mental disability in employment or the provision of service. /Kathy Hollywood, City Clerk

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visit this internet website www. clearreconcorp.com, using the file number assigned to this case 105450-CA to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase.

FOR SALES INFORMATION: (844) 477-7869 CLEAR RECON CORP 4375 Jutland Drive San Diego, California 92117 STOX 935557_105450-CA 12/30/2022, 01/06/2023, 01/13/2023 CN 27233

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE

TO THE EAST COUNTY REGIONAL CENTER BY STATUE, 250 E. MAIN STREET, EL CAJON, CA 92020 all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: MORE FULLY DESCRIBED ON SAID DEED OF TRUST The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 1301 DARWIN DRIVE, OCEANSIDE, CA 92056 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be held, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, condition, or encumbrances, including fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to pay the remaining principal sums of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $454,106.20 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 beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore

executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned or its predecessor caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property.

NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or

more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale.

If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (844) 477-7869 or visit this Internet Web site WWW.

STOXPOSTING.COM, using the file number assigned to this case 105450-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale.

NOTICE TO TENANT: Effective January 1, 2021, you may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction.

If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call (855) 313-3319, or

TS No. CA-22-942708-CL Order No.: 220479864-CA-VOI YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 10/8/2019. 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 specified 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): WILLIAM REX LENDERMAN AND THELMA L. LENDERMAN, HUSBAND AND WIFE, AS SURVIVING TENANTS

Recorded: 10/10/2019 as Instrument No. 2019-0455929 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of SAN DIEGO County, California; Date of Sale: 1/27/2023 at 9:00 AM Place of Sale: At the Entrance of the East County Regional Center, 250 E. Main Street, El Cajon, CA 92020 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $211,885.11 The purported property address is: 5 GREENVIEW DR, CARLSBAD, CA 92009 Assessor’s Parcel No.: 215-231-27-00 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 off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off,

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before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property.

NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 800-280-2832 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this internet website http:// www.qualityloan.com, using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-22-942708-CL. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the internet 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 800-280-2832, or visit this internet website http:// www.qualityloan.com, using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA22-942708-CL to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase.

NOTICE TO PROSPECTIVE OWNEROCCUPANT: Any prospective owner-occupant as defined in Section 2924m of the California Civil Code who is the last and highest bidder at the trustee’s sale shall provide the required affidavit 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. 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 beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice

CITY OF ENCINITAS PUBLIC NOTICE OF ORDINANCE ADOPTION ORDINANCE NO. 2022-15

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Encinitas has adopted Ordinance No. 2022-15 titled “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Encinitas adopting amendments to Title 9 (Chapter 9.38) and to rename the Chapter to “Regulating Short-term Rental Permits” of the Encinitas Municipal Code pertaining to Short-term Rentals.” Proposed Ordinance No. 202215 includes proposed amendments to Chapter 9.38 of the EMC for regulating short-term rentals, which includes minor code clean-up in conjunction with the code clean-up occurring within proposed Ordinance No. 2022-16. The proposed code amendments include the following:

• Remove the reference of “duplex” where it occurs and replace it with “two-family dwelling” to be consistent with the references and definition in Title 30.

• Incorporate the three-year permit renewal cycle and specify that a permit may be revoked if the permit is inactive for a 12-month period, which will be monitored through the collection of Transient Occupancy Tax (“TOT”).

• Remove a reference to “residential zones” as the City does not regulate short-term rentals based on the zone they are located in, but rather the developed use (single-family or two family dwelling) of the property.

• Add reference to the new Municipal Code Chapter 30.50.

• Amend the exterior display requirements of the short-term rental permit to require that the permit notice be posted at all times and be visible from the public right-of-way. This amendment is proposed as City Code Enforcement staff have found it very difficult to enforce this code section which currently specifies that the permit be posted during the period of short-term rental operation.

• Amend the mandatory language for a hosting platform to collect TOT and make it optional as Staff had heard from hosting platforms that they are not equipped to collect and remit TOT payments to the City.

• Rename Chapter 9.38 from “Regulating Short-term Rentals” to “Regulating Short-term Rental Permits.”

Ordinance No. 2022-15 was introduced at the Regular City Council meeting held on November 9, 2022, and adopted at the Regular City Council meeting held on December 14, 2022, by the following vote: AYES: Ehlers, Kranz, Lyndes; NAYS: None; ABSTAIN: None; ABSENT: Hinze (due to a recusal). The Ordinance is on file in the office of the City Clerk, 505 South Vulcan Avenue and may be viewed between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act/Section 504 Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and Title VI, this agency is an equal opportunity public entity and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnic origin, national origin, sex, religion, veteran status or physical or mental disability in employment or the provision of service. /Kathy Hollywood, City Clerk

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CITY OF ENCINITAS PUBLIC NOTICE OF ORDINANCE ADOPTION ORDINANCE NO. 2022-16

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Encinitas has adopted Ordinance No. 2022-16 titled “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Encinitas amending Chapters 30.04 (Definitions) and 30.09 (Zoning Use Matrix), and adding a new Chapter 30.50 (Short-term Rental) to Title 30 (Zoning) of the Encinitas Municipal Code, amending Section 6.05 of the Encinitas Ranch Specific Plan and Section 3.2.5.A Zoning Use Table of the Cardiff-by-theSea Specific Plan and amending the Local Coastal Program pertaining to short-term rental uses.” Proposed Ordinance No. 2022-16 includes amendments to the Encinitas Municipal Code and Specific Plans to enact the City Council’s policy direction from April 20, 2022, and Planning Commission’s recommendations from October 6, 2022 as amended by City Council which include the following:

1. Establish a citywide two and one-half percent (2.5%) cap for the maximum number of non-hosted short-term rental units based on total residential units;

2. Establish a maximum four percent (4%) cap for the non-hosted units within the Cardiff-by-the-Sea, Leucadia, and Old Encinitas communities west of Interstate 5 (“I-5”) based on total residential units, excluding Seabluffe residential units;

3. Require a 200-foot radius distance between the non-hosted units citywide and include a grandfather clause for existing non-hosted short-term rentals that do not meet the distance requirement to be eligible to renew their permit; and

4. Seabluffe be excluded from the community cap west of I-5 as well as the 200-foot distance requirement. Ordinance No. 2022-16 was introduced at the Regular City Council meeting held on November 9, 2022, and adopted at the Regular City Council meeting held on December 14, 2022, by the following vote: AYES: Ehlers, Kranz, Lyndes; NAYS: None; ABSTAIN: None; ABSENT: Hinze (due to recusal). The Ordinance is on file in the office of the City Clerk, 505 South Vulcan Avenue and may be viewed between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act/Section 504 Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and Title VI, this agency is an equal opportunity public entity and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnic origin, national origin, sex, religion, veteran status or physical or mental disability in employment or the provision of service. /Kathy Hollywood, City Clerk

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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 Beneficiary, the Beneficiary’s Agent, or the Beneficiary’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: 800-280-2832

Or Login to: http://www. qualityloan.com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 Quality Loan Service Corp. TS No.: CA-22-942708-CL IDSPub #0182838 12/30/2022 1/6/2023 1/13/2023 CN 27232

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE

TS No. CA-22-944045-CL Order No.: 2195857CAD YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 12/13/2005.

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 specified 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): BOBBIE G GRACE AND BETTY C GRACE, HUSBAND AND WIFE, AS JOINT TENANTS Recorded: 12/30/2005 as Instrument No. 2005-1121086 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of SAN DIEGO County, California; Date of Sale: 1/25/2023 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: $76,158.73

The purported property address is: 1464 RIVER CREST RD, SAN MARCOS, CA 92078 Assessor’s Parcel No.: 223-410-03-00 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 off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information.

If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property.

NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California

Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 916-939-0772 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this internet website http:// www.qualityloan.com, using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-22-944045-CL. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the internet 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 916-939-0772, or visit this internet website http:// www.qualityloan.com, using

the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA22-944045-CL to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale.

If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase.

NOTICE TO PROSPECTIVE OWNEROCCUPANT: Any prospective owner-occupant as defined in Section 2924m of the California Civil Code who is the last and highest bidder at the trustee’s sale shall provide the required affidavit 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. 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 beneficiary

within 10 days of the date of first 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 Beneficiary, the Beneficiary’s Agent, or the Beneficiary’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 Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318

Quality Loan Service Corp. TS No.: CA-22-944045-CL IDSPub #0182830 12/30/2022 1/6/2023 1/13/2023 CN 27231

BATCH: AFC-3069 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A NOTICE OF DELINQUENT ASSESSMENT

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CITY OF ENCINITAS PUBLIC NOTICE DISTRICT 1

CITY COUNCIL VACANCY

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Encinitas is accepting applications to fill a vacancy on the Encinitas City Council for District 1 with a term ending upon the certification of the November 2024 election. Application forms are available on the City’s website, by calling the City Clerk at 760-633-2601 or by email cityclerk@encinitasca.gov

The deadline for submitting applications is January 10, 2023, at 5:00 p.m.

All applicants will be asked to attend the January 18, 2023, City Council meeting (date is subject to change) to discuss their qualifications and interest in serving on the City Council. Depending on the number of applicants, appointment may be made at the same Council meeting or a subsequent City Council meeting date.

GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS FOR APPLICANTS

• An applicant must be 18 years of age and a citizen of the State of California

• An applicant must be a resident and registered voter of the City of Encinitas District 1

• A person is disqualified from holding any office upon conviction of designated crimes as specified in the Constitution and the laws of the State of California

CITY COUNCIL STRUCTURE AND CURRENT OFFICEHOLDERS

The City Council is comprised of one (1) Mayor and four (4) Council Members elected from the City at-large. Per Encinitas Municipal Code Section 2.20.010, on the second Tuesday of each December of even numbered years, the newly elected Mayor and Council Members will be sworn in. Per Encinitas Municipal Code Section 2.20.030, at the first regular City Council meeting in December of odd numbered years and the second Tuesday of each December in even numbered years, the City Council shall choose one of its members as Deputy Mayor.

Tony Kranz Mayor - term expires November 2024*

Vacant Council Member District 1 - term expires November 2024*

Kellie Shay Hinze Council Member District 2 - term expires November 2024*

Joy Lyndes Council Member District 3 - term expires November 2026*

Bruce Ehlers Council Member District 4 - term expires November 2026* *upon certification of the November election which takes place on the second Tuesday of December in even-numbered years

CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS

The City Council of the City of Encinitas holds Regular Meetings on the second, third, and fourth Wednesdays of each month at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers located at 505 S. Vulcan Avenue. City Council may meet in Closed Session prior to the start of the meetings to discuss certain matters as provided by law.

CITY GOVERNMENT STRUCTURE

The City of Encinitas is a General Law City and operates under the general laws of the State of California with a Council/Manager form of government. The Council/Manager form of government is broadly defined as combining the political/policy leadership of elected officials with the managerial leadership of the City Manager.

CITY HALL OFFICE HOURS

Encinitas City Hall is normally open from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Monday through Thursday and open 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on every other Friday. These hours are posted in prominent locations at City Hall as well as on the City of Encinitas’ website at www. encinitasca.gov

OTHER BOARDS ON WHICH COUNCIL MEMBERS SERVE

The Mayor and City Council serve as Board Members of the San Dieguito Water District, Encinitas Housing Authority, and the Encinitas Financing Authority. In addition, Council Members represent the City on various regional boards, commissions, and committees.

SALARY AND BENEFITS FOR MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS

Mayor: In accordance with Encinitas Municipal Code Section 2.20.035(a), the Mayor receives the same salary as a Council Member ($1,186 per month). Beginning in 2016, the Mayor shall be entitled to the current Council Member salary ($1,186) plus $100 per month and the operative date of this compensation adjustment shall take effect upon the seating of the legislative body after the General Municipal Election in November 2016.

Council Members: In accordance with Encinitas Municipal Code Section 2.20.035(b) City Council Members receive $1,186 per month effective December 9, 2008.

San Dieguito Water District Board Members receive an independent stipend of $100 per meeting pursuant to San Dieguito Water District Resolution No. 89-07.

Housing Authority Members receive an independent stipend of $50 per meeting pursuant to Housing Authority Resolution No. 94-04. 12/30/2022, 01/06/2023 CN 27225

County, California, property owned by SHOWN BELOW WILL SELL ON 1/12/2023 at 10:00 AM

DATED SHOWN BELOW UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER.

NOTICE is hereby given that CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY as the duly appointed Trustee pursuant to Notice of Delinquent Assessment and Claim of Lien executed by SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA BEACH CLUB VACATION OWNERS ASSOCIATION, A CALIFORNIA NONPROFIT MUTUAL BENEFIT CORPORATION Recorded SHOWN BELOW as Instrument No. SHOWN BELOW of Official Records in the Office of the Recorder of SAN DIEGO

LOCATION: AT THE FRONT ENTRANCE TO CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY 2121 PALOMAR AIRPORT ROAD CARLSBAD, CA 92011

IMPORTANT NOTE: TO ADHERE TO THE COVID-19 PROTOCOLS, THE TRUSTEES SALE WILL OCCUR OUTSIDE AND WILL REQUIRE THAT EVERYONE PRESENT MUST HAVE FACE COVERINGS AND ADHEAR TO SOCIAL DISTANCING BEFORE, DURING AND AFTER THE SALE TAKES PLACE.

SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States, by cash, a cashier’s check drawn by a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, business in this state, all right, title

and interest under said Notice of Delinquent Assessment in the property situated in said County, describing the land on above referred Claim of Lien.

TS#, REF#, ICN, UNIT/ INTERVAL/WEEK, APN, TRUSTORS, COL DATED, COL RECORDED, COL BOOK, COL PAGE/INSTRUMENT#, NOD RECORDED, NOD BOOK, NOD PAGE/INSTRUMENT#, ESTIMATED SALES AMOUNT 104643 10222E 10222E 102

FIXED/FIXED ANNUAL 22 147-264-09-22 BARBARA L. HARGIS AN UNMARRIED WOMAN AS SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY 7/26/2022 8/11/2022 20220325252 9/12/2022 20220360014 $7861.68 104644 10221E 10221E 102 FIXED/ FIXED ANNUAL 21 147-264-0921 HENRY HARGIS JR. AND BARBARA LOUISE HARGIS HUSBAND AND WIFE AS COMMUNITY PROPERTY 7/26/2022 8/11/2022 20220325252 9/12/2022 20220360014 $7825.97 104645 20439A 20439A 204 FIXED/ FIXED ANNUAL 39 147-264-

15-39 IRENE VAN PATTEN SURVIVING TRUSTEE OF THE VAN PATTEN ESTATE REVOCABLE TRUST 7/26/2022 8/11/2022 2022-0325252 9/12/2022 2022-0360014 $7871.00 104646 20707B 20707B 207 FIXED/FIXED ANNUAL 7 147-264-18-07 MILDRED H. DIVELBISS A MARRIED WOMAN AS SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY 7/26/2022 8/11/2022 20220325252 9/12/2022 20220360014 $7871.00 104647 20817A 20817A 208 FIXED/ FIXED ANNUAL 17 147-26419-17 JANES R BALDWIN A UNMARRIED MAN AS SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY 7/26/2022 8/11/2022 20220325252 9/12/2022 20220360014 $7871.00 104648 30250B 30250B 302 FIXED/ FIXED ANNUAL 50 147-26429-50 HOMER T. ASHTON AND BARBARA B. ASHTON HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS 7/26/2022 8/11/2022 2022-0325252 9/12/2022 2022-0360014 $10009.76 104649 30341B 30341B 303 FIXED/FIXED ANNUAL 41 147-264-30-41 MATEBA BANKS A MARRIED WOMAN AS HER SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY 7/26/2022 8/11/2022 20220325252 9/12/2022 20220360014 $9351.92 104650 30518A 30518A 305 FIXED/ FIXED ANNUAL 18 147-26432-18 HAZEL M DONALD A SINGLE WOMAN AND JAMES R. BALDWIN A SINGLE MAN EACH AS TO AN UNDIVIDED 1/2 INTEREST AS TENANTS IN COMMON 7/26/2022 8/11/2022 2022-0325252 9/12/2022 2022-0360014 $7884.15 104651 30648B 30648B 306 FIXED/FIXED ANNUAL 48 147-264-33-48 HELEN V. GRABER TRUSTEE OF THE HELEN V. GRABER FAMILY TRUST DATED AUGUST 12 2014 7/26/2022 8/11/2022 2022-0325252 9/12/2022 20220360014 $7884.15 104652 30749B 30749B 307 FIXED/ FIXED ANNUAL 49 147-26434-49 GEORGE EBERLE AND HELEN GRABER EBERLE. HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS 7/26/2022 8/11/2022 20220325252 9/12/2022 20220360014 $7884.15 104653 31341D 31341D 313 FIXED/ FIXED ANNUAL 41 147-26440-41 JOHN W MENSONIDES A SINGLE MAN AS SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY 7/26/2022 8/11/2022 20220325252 9/12/2022 20220360014 $9292.87 104654 40105J 40105J 401 FIXED/ FIXED ANNUAL 5 147-26443-05 LEE A. WOTIPKA AND LINDA A. WOTIPKA HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS 7/26/2022 8/11/2022 2022-0325252 9/12/2022 2022-0360014 $7887.43 104655 40108J 40108J 401 FIXED/FIXED ANNUAL 8 147-264-43-08 LEE A. WOTIPKA AND LINDA A. WOTIPKA HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS 7/26/2022 8/11/2022 20220325252 9/12/2022 2022-0360014 $7887.43 104656 40843J 40843J 408 FIXED/FIXED ANNUAL 43 147-264-50-43 DOROTHY J. BARRETT AND K. ERIN KING TRUSTEES UNDER THE BARRETT KING TRUST DATED OCTOBER 30 2015 7/26/2022 8/11/2022 2022-0325252 9/12/2022 20220360014 $9351.92 104657 40906J 40906J 409 FIXED/ FIXED ANNUAL 6 147-26451-06 LINDA A. WOTIPKA A WIDOWED WOMAN AS SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY 7/26/2022 8/11/2022 20220325252 9/12/2022 2022-0360014 $7871.00 104658 40907J 40907J 409 FIXED/FIXED ANNUAL 7 147-264-51-07 LEE A. WOTIPKA AND LINDA A. WOTIPKA HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS 7/26/2022 8/11/2022 20220325252 9/12/2022 20220360014 $7887.43

The street address and

other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 121 SOUTH PACIFIC , OCEANSIDE, CA, 92054

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 due under said Notice of Delinquent Assessment, with interest thereon, as provided in said notice, advances, if any, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee. Estimated amount with accrued interest and additional advances, if any, is SHOWN ABOVE and may increase this figure prior to sale. The claimant under said Notice of Delinquent Assessment heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to sell, in accordance with the provision to the Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions.

The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell which recorded on SHOWN ABOVE as Book SHOWN ABOVE as Instrument No. SHOWN ABOVE in the county where the real property is located and more than three months have elapsed since such recordation.

NOTICE

TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS:

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

NOTICE TO PROPERTY

OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call the phone number shown below in bold, using the Reference number assigned to this case on SHOWN ABOVE. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said

Notice, advances thereunder, with interest as provided therein, and the unpaid assessments secured by said Notice with interest thereon as provided in said Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions, fees, charges and expenses of the trustee and the trusts created by said Notice of Assessment and Claim of Lien.

IN ORDER TO PAY YOUR ACCOUNT CURRENT, PLEASE CONTACT ADVANCED FINANCIAL COMPANY AT (800) 234-6222 EXT 189 Date: 12/13/2022

CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, As Trustee, 2121 Palomar Airport Road, Suite 330, Carlsbad , CA 92011 Phone no. (858) 207-0646 By LORI R. FLEMINGS, as Authorized Signor. 12/16/2022, 12/23/2022, 12/30/2022 CN 27206

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE

OF NAME CASE# 37-202200050655-CU-PT-NC TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner(s): Joseph Skowronski filed a petition with this court for a decree changing name as follows: a. Present name: Joseph Skowronski change to proposed name: Joseph Edward Skowronski THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this Court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for a change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING: On February 7, 2023 at 8:30 a.m., in Dept. 25 of the Superior Court of California, 325 S Melrose Dr., Vista CA 92081, North County Division.

NO HEARING WILL OCCUR ON THE ABOVE DATE; ATTACHMENT TO ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME (JC FORM #NC-120) NO HEARING WILL OCCUR ON THE DATE SPECIFIED IN THE ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE.

The court will review the documents filed as of the date specified on the Order to Show Cause for Change of Name (JC Form #NC-120).

If all requirements for a name change have been met as of the date specified, and no timely written objection has been received (required at least two court days before the date specified), the Petition for Change of Name (JC Form #NC100) will be granted without a hearing. One copy of the Order Granting the Petition will be mailed to the petitioner.

To change a name on a legal document, including a birth certificate, social security card, driver license, passport, and other identification, a certified copy of Decree Changing Name (JC Form #NC-130) or Decree

Changing Name and Order

Recognizing Change of Gender and for Issuance of New Birth Certificate (JC Form #NC-230) may be required. Contact the agency(ies) who issues the legal document that needs to be changed, to determine if a certified copy is required.

A certified copy of Decree

Changing Name (JC Form #NC130) or Decree Changing Name and Order Recognizing Change of Gender and for Issuance of New Birth’ Certificate (JC Form #NC-230) may be obtained from the Civil Business Office for a fee. Petitioners who are seeking

a change of name under the Safe at Home program may contact the assigned department for information on obtaining certified copies.

If all the requirements have not been met as of the date specified, the court will mail the petitioner a written order with further directions.

If a timely objection is filed, the court will set a hearing date and contact the parties by mail with further directions.

A RESPONDENT OBJECTING TO THE NAME CHANGE MUST FILE A WRITTEN OBJECTION AT LEAST TWO COURT DAYS (excluding weekends and holidays) BEFORE THE DATE SPECIFIED. Do not come to court on the specified date. The court will notify the parties by mail of a future hearing date.

Any Petition for the name change of a minor that is signed by only one parent must have this Attachment served along with the Petition and Order to Show Cause, on the other nonsigning parent, and proof of service must be filed with the court. IT IS SO ORDERED.

Filed Date: 12/20/2022

James E. Simmons Jr. Judge of the Superior Court. 12/23, 12/30/2022, 01/06, 01/13/2023 CN 27223

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE# 37-202200047936-CU-PT-NC TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner(s): Stephanie Debra Lewis filed a petition with this court for a decree changing name as follows: a. Present name: Stephanie Debra Lewis change to proposed name: Stephanie Debra Gittleman THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this Court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for a change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING: On January 17, 2023 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.

NO HEARING WILL OCCUR ON THE ABOVE DATE; ATTACHMENT TO ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME (JC FORM #NC-120) NO HEARING WILL OCCUR ON THE DATE SPECIFIED IN THE ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE.

The court will review the documents filed as of the date specified on the Order to Show Cause for Change of Name (JC Form #NC-120).

If all requirements for a name change have been met as of the date specified, and no timely written objection has been received (required at least two court days before the date specified), the Petition for Change of Name (JC Form #NC100) will be granted without a hearing. One copy of the Order Granting the Petition will be mailed to the petitioner.

To change a name on a legal document, including a birth certificate, social security card, driver license, passport, and other identification, a certified copy of Decree Changing Name (JC Form #NC-130) or Decree

Changing Name and Order Recognizing Change of Gender and for Issuance of New Birth Certificate (JC Form #NC-230) may be required. Contact the agency(ies) who issues the

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legal document that needs to be changed, to determine if a certified copy is required.

A certified copy of Decree Changing Name (JC Form #NC130) or Decree Changing Name and Order Recognizing Change of Gender and for Issuance of New Birth’ Certificate (JC Form #NC-230) may be obtained from the Civil Business Office for a fee. Petitioners who are seeking a change of name under the Safe at Home program may contact the assigned department for information on obtaining certified copies.

If all the requirements have not been met as of the date specified, the court will mail the petitioner a written order with further directions.

If a timely objection is filed, the court will set a hearing date and contact the parties by mail with further directions.

A RESPONDENT OBJECTING TO THE NAME CHANGE MUST FILE A WRITTEN OBJECTION AT LEAST TWO COURT DAYS (excluding weekends and holidays) BEFORE THE DATE SPECIFIED. Do not come to court on the specified date. The court will notify the parties by mail of a future hearing date. Any Petition for the name change of a minor that is signed by only one parent must have this Attachment served along with the Petition and Order to Show Cause, on the other nonsigning parent, and proof of service must be filed with the court. IT IS SO ORDERED.

Filed Date: 11/30/2022 James E. Simmons Jr. Judge of the Superior Court. 12/16, 12/23, 12/30/2022, 01/06/2023 CN 27197

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2022-9027221 Filed: Dec 15, 2022 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk.

Fictitious Business Name(s): A. I Am Art. Located at: 4362 Saddlehorn Way, Oceanside CA 92057 San Diego. Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Information: 1. Zeniya Thomas, 4362 Saddlehorn Way, Oceanside CA 92057. This business is conducted by: Individual. Registrant First Commenced to Transact Business Under the Above Names(s) as of: Not Yet Started S/Zeniya Thomas, 12/30/2022, 01/06, 01/13, 01/20/2023 CN 27242

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2022-9027493 Filed: Dec 20, 2022 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk.

Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Foster Thornton Welling. Located at: 12526 High Bluff Dr. #360, San Diego CA 92130 San Diego. Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Information: 1. Welling Fiduciary Services Inc., 12526 High Bluff Dr. #360, San Diego CA 92130; 2. Foster Thornton LLC, 12526 High Bluff Dr. #360, San Diego CA 92130.

This business is conducted by: Unincorporated AssociationOther than a Partnership. Registrant First Commenced to Transact Business Under the Above Names(s) as of: 10/01/2022 S/Nancy F. Thornton, 12/30/2022, 01/06, 01/13, 01/20/2023 CN 27241

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2022-9027769 Filed: Dec 23, 2022 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk.

Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Himalayan Sherpa Cuisine. Located at: 795 Carlsbad Village Dr., Carlsbad CA 92008 San Diego. Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Information: 1. Kalash Enterprises LLC, 17012 Grandee Way, San Diego CA 92128. This business is conducted by: Limited Liability Company. Registrant First Commenced to Transact Business Under the Above Names(s) as of: Not Yet Started S/Ishwari Prasad Pandey, 12/30/2022, 01/06, 01/13, 01/20/2023 CN 27240

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2022-9027737 Filed: Dec 22, 2022 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk.

Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Simpler Home Loans. Located at: 3855 Avocado Blvd. #210, La Mesa CA 91941 San Diego. Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Information: 1. DTJS Financial Services Inc., 3855 Avocado Blvd. #210, La Mesa CA 91941. This business is conducted by: Corporation.

Registrant First Commenced to Transact Business Under the Above Names(s) as of: Not Yet Started S/Joseph M. Sesi, 12/30/2022, 01/06, 01/13, 01/20/2023 CN 27239

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2022-9027691 Filed: Dec 22, 2022 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Tri-City Overhead Door. Located at: 736 Abbywood Dr., Oceanside CA 92057 San Diego. Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Information: 1. Frederic Aaron Rush Mr., 736 Abbywood Dr., Oceanside CA 92057. This business is conducted by: Individual. Registrant First Commenced to Transact Business Under the Above Names(s) as of: 10/03/2003 S/Frederic Aaron Rush Mr, 12/30/2022, 01/06, 01/13, 01/20/2023 CN 27238

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2022-9027081 Filed: Dec 14, 2022 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk.

Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Mobile Truck Repair. Located at: 1790 Deavers Dr., San Marcos CA 92069 San Diego. Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Information: 1. Roberto Ramirez, 1790 Deavers Dr., San Marcos CA 92069. This business

is conducted by: Individual.

Registrant First Commenced to Transact Business Under the Above Names(s) as of: Not Yet Started S/Roberto Ramirez, 12/23, 12/30/2022, 01/06, 01/13/2023 CN 27220

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2022-9026951 Filed: Dec 13, 2022 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk.

Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Maksat International Development. Located at: 2816 Avenida Valera, Carlsbad CA 92009 San Diego. Mailing Address: 23890 Copper Hill Dr. #280, Santa Clarita CA 91354.

Registrant Information: 1. Focus International Development, 2816 Avenida Valera, Carlsbad CA 92009. This business is conducted by: Corporation.

Registrant First Commenced to Transact Business Under the Above Names(s) as of: Not Yet Started S/Jay Yun, 12/23, 12/30/2022, 01/06, 01/13/2023 CN 27218

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2022-9027289

Filed: Dec 15, 2022 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Doulas of North County. Located at: 1102 La Tortuga Dr., Vista CA 92081 San Diego. Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Information: 1. Kelly Rae-Birth + Postpartum Doula LLC, 1102 La Tortuga Dr., Vista CA 92081. This business is conducted by: Limited Liability Company. Registrant First Commenced to Transact Business Under the Above Names(s) as of: 12/14/2022 S/ Kelly Brusch, 12/23, 12/30/2022, 01/06, 01/13/2023 CN 27217

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2022-9026396 Filed: Dec 05, 2022 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Scholastic Surf Series. Located at: 699 N. Vulcan Ave. #80, Encinitas CA 92024 San Diego. Mailing Address: PO Box 232042, Encinitas CA 92023. Registrant Information: 1. Western Surfing Association, 320 Avenida Sierra, San Clemente CA 92672. This business is conducted by: Corporation. Registrant First Commenced to Transact Business Under the Above Names(s) as of: 08/02/2010 S/Mary Lou Drummy, 12/23, 12/30/2022, 01/06, 01/13/2023 CN 27216

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2022-9026805 Filed: Dec 09, 2022 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Vintage Jargon Market; B. Sure As Shirt. Located at: 315 S Coast Hwy 101 #U227, Encinitas CA 92024 San Diego. Mailing Address: Same.

Registrant Information: 1. True Wine Culture Inc., 315 S. Coast Hwy 101 #U-227, Encinitas CA 92024. This business is conducted by: Corporation. Registrant First Commenced to Transact Business Under the Above Names(s) as of: 12/09/2022 S/Eric Guy, 12/23, 12/30/2022, 01/06, 01/13/2023 CN 27215

Statement of Abandonment of Use of Fictitious Business Name #2022-9027219 Filed: Dec 15, 2022 with San Diego County Recorder/County Clerk.

Fictitious Business Name(s) To Be Abandoned: A. Integra Realty Resources; B. Integra Realty Resources San Diego; C. Integra San Diego; D. IRR San Diego. Located at: 2775 Via de la Valle #206, Del Mar CA San Diego 92014. Mailing Address: Same. The Fictitious Business Name Referred to Above was Filed in San Diego County on: 02/24/2022 and assigned File # 2022-9004709. Fictitious

Business Name is being Abandoned By: 1. Limbach & Greenwald Company Inc., 2775 Via de la Valle #206, Del Mar CA 92014. The Business is Conducted by: Corporation. S/Jeff A Greenwald, 12/23, 12/30/2022, 01/06, 01/13/2023 CN 27214

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2022-9027230 Filed: Dec 15, 2022 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Integra Realty Resources; B. Integra Realty Resources San Diego. Located at: 527 Encinitas Blvd. #204., Encinitas CA 92024 San Diego. Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Information: 1. Morgan Valuation Company Inc., 527 Encinitas Blvd. #204., Encinitas CA 92024. This business is conducted by: Corporation. Registrant First Commenced to Transact Business Under the Above Names(s) as of: 10/31/2022 S/ John Morgan, 12/23, 12/30/2022, 01/06, 01/13/2023 CN 27213

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2022-9026880 Filed: Dec 12, 2022 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. The Business Gurus. Located at: 481 La Mesa Ave., Encinitas CA 92024 San Diego. Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Information: 1. Mariah Geneva Slingerland, 481 La Mesa Ave., Encinitas CA 92024. This business is conducted by: Individual. Registrant First Commenced to Transact Business Under the Above Names(s) as of: Not Yet Started S/Mariah Geneva Slingerland, 12/23, 12/30/2022, 01/06, 01/13/2023 CN 27210

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2022-9026566 Filed: Dec 07, 2022 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Singh Medical Consulting. Located at: 6814 Zinnia Ct., Carlsbad CA 92011 San Diego. Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Information: 1. Ramandeep Singh, 6814 Zinnia Ct., Carlsbad CA 92011. This business is conducted by: Individual. Registrant First Commenced to Transact Business Under the Above Names(s) as of: 02/12/2022 S/Ramandeep Singh, 12/23, 12/30/2022, 01/06, 01/13/2023 CN 27209

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2022-9027057 Filed: Dec 14, 2022 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk.

Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Pacific Pet Pro; B. Light Hawk Yoga. Located at: 4030 Sand Cove Way, Carlsbad CA 92008 San Diego. Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Information: 1. Swetlana Xenia Falke, 4030 Sand Cove Way, Carlsbad CA 92008. This business is conducted by: Individual. Registrant First Commenced to Transact Business Under the Above Names(s) as of: Not Yet Started S/Swetlana Xenia Falke, 12/23, 12/30/2022, 01/06, 01/13/2023 CN 27208

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2022-9026401 Filed: Dec 05, 2022 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Westwood Village Apartments. Located at: 2502 Oceanside Blvd., Oceanside CA 92054 San Diego. Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Information: 1. JHB California Properties LLC, 2368 Via de la Valle #G 425, Del Mar CA 92014. This business is conducted by: Limited Liability Company. Registrant First Commenced to Transact Business Under the Above Names(s) as of: 12/06/1998 S/Joyce Chilingirian, 12/23, 12/30/2022, 01/06, 01/13/2023

CN 27207

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2022-9026750 Filed: Dec 08, 2022 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Grammy’s Granola. Located at: 3800 Oceanic Dr. #118, Oceanside CA 92056 San Diego. Mailing Address: PO Box 232474, Encinitas CA 92023. Registrant Information: 1. Janet C. Braver, 1006 Hermes Ave., Encinitas CA 92024. This business is conducted by: Individual. Registrant First Commenced to Transact Business Under the Above Names(s) as of: 09/25/2003 S/ Janet C. Braver, 12/16, 12/23, 12/30/2022, 01/06/2023 CN 27205

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2022-9026454 Filed: Dec 06, 2022 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Kaleidoscope Printing. Located at: 600 Seagaze Dr. #234, Oceanside CA 92054 San Diego. Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Information: 1. Christine Elaine Silverthorn, 603 Seagaze Dr. #234, Oceanside CA 92054. This business is conducted by: Individual. Registrant First Commenced to Transact Business Under the Above Names(s) as of: 12/07/2017 S/ Christine Elaine Silverthorn, 12/16, 12/23, 12/30/2022, 01/06/2023 CN 27204

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2022-9026450 Filed: Dec 06, 2022 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Accucolorpaint; B. Accucarpaint; C. Slaughterconsulting Inc. Located at: 2604-B El Camino Real #285, Carlsbad CA 92008 San Diego. Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Information: 1. Slaughterconsulting Inc, 2604-B El Camino Real #285 Carlsbad CA 92008. This business is conducted by: Corporation. Registrant First Commenced to Transact Business Under the Above Names(s) as of: 10/01/2001 S/ Christopher Slaughter, 12/16, 12/23, 12/30/2022, 01/06/2023 CN 27203

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2022-9026557 Filed: Dec 07, 2022 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Enduring Fruit. Located at: 7042 Via Ostiones, Carlsbad CA 92009 San Diego. Mailing Address: PO Box 130998, Carlsbad CA 92013. Registrant Information: 1. Lead to Serve Inc., 7042 Via Ostiones, Carlsbad CA 92009. This business is conducted by: Corporation. Registrant First Commenced to Transact Business Under the Above Names(s) as of: 08/20/2012 S/ Wayne L. Gordon, 12/16, 12/23, 12/30/2022, 01/06/2023 CN 27202

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2022-9026504 Filed: Dec 07, 2022 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. CP Vacation Rentals. Located at: 2677 State St. #101, Carlsbad CA 92008 San Diego. Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Information: 1. Cavanaugh Properties Inc., 2677 State St. #101, Carlsbad CA 92008. This business is conducted by: Corporation. Registrant First Commenced to Transact Business Under the Above Names(s) as of: Not Yet Started S/Caleb McKinley, 12/16, 12/23, 12/30/2022, 01/06/2023 CN 27201

Fictitious Business Name

Statement #2022-9026420 Filed: Dec 06, 2022 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk.

Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Coolabah Dog Training. Located at: 1732 Club Heights Ln., Vista CA 92081 San Diego. Mailing

Address: Same. Registrant Information: 1. Tessy Maria Schick, 1732 Club Heights Ln., Vista CA 92081. This business is conducted by: Individual.

Registrant First Commenced to Transact Business Under the Above Names(s) as of: Not Yet Started S/Tessy Maria Schick, 12/16, 12/23, 12/30/2022, 01/06/2023 CN 27199

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2022-9025122 Filed: Nov 16, 2022 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Black Phoebe Films. Located at: 1250 Melba Rd., Encinitas CA 92024 San Diego. Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Information: 1. Cynasty Films LLC, 1250 Melba Rd., Encinitas CA 92024. This business is conducted by: Limited Liability Company. Registrant First Commenced to Transact Business Under the Above Names(s) as of: Not Yet Started S/Jerry Franck, 12/09, 12/16, 12/23, 12/30/2022 CN 27195

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2022-9025963 Filed: Nov 29, 2022 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. See Your Side. Located at: 3625 Vista Oceana #39, Oceanside CA 92057 San Diego. Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Information: 1. Eric Mitchell, 3625 Vista Oceana #39, Oceanside CA 92057. This business is conducted by: Individual. Registrant First Commenced to Transact Business Under the Above Names(s) as of: Not Yet Started S/Eric Mitchell, 12/09, 12/16, 12/23, 12/30/2022 CN 27194

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2022-9026389 Filed: Dec 05, 2022 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Generation of Harmony. Located at: 924 Encinitas Blvd. #48, Encinitas CA 92024 San Diego. Mailing Address: PO Box 235844, Encinitas CA 92023.

Registrant Information: 1. Kerri Lynn Lake, 924 Encinitas Blvd. #48, Encinitas CA 92024. This business is conducted by: Individual. Registrant First Commenced to Transact Business Under the Above Names(s) as of: 01/01/2019 S/ Kerri Lynn Lake, 12/09, 12/16, 12/23, 12/30/2022 CN 27192

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2022-9025679 Filed: Nov 22, 2022 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Trek Bicycle North County. Located at: 1617 Capalina Rd. #B, San Marcos CA 92069 San Diego. Mailing Address: 801 W. Madison St., Waterloo WI 53594. Registrant Information: 1. Trek Retail Corporation, 801 W. Madison St., Waterloo WI 53594. This business is conducted by: Corporation. Registrant First Commenced to Transact Business Under the Above Names(s) as of: 03/10/2021 S/ Chad Brown, 12/09, 12/16, 12/23, 12/30/2022 CN 27189

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2022-9025678 Filed: Nov 22, 2022 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Trek Bicycle La Mesa. Located at: 8495 Fletcher Pkwy, La Mesa CA 91942 San Diego. Mailing Address: 801 W. Madison St., Waterloo WI 53594. Registrant Information: 1. Trek Retail Corporation, 801 W. Madison St., Waterloo WI 53594. This business is conducted

by: Corporation. Registrant First Commenced to Transact Business Under the Above Names(s) as of: 03/10/2021 S/ Chad Brown, 12/09, 12/16, 12/23, 12/30/2022 CN 27188

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2022-9025677 Filed: Nov 22, 2022 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Trek Bicycle San Diego Kearny Mesa. Located at: 4240 Kearny Mesa Rd. #108, San Diego CA 92111 San Diego. Mailing Address: 801 W. Madison St., Waterloo WI 53594. Registrant Information: 1. Trek Retail Corporation, 801 W. Madison St., Waterloo WI 53594. This business is conducted by: Corporation. Registrant First Commenced to Transact Business Under the Above Names(s) as of: 03/10/2021 S/ Chad Brown, 12/09, 12/16, 12/23, 12/30/2022 CN 27187

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2022-9025676 Filed: Nov 22, 2022 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Trek Bicycle Encinitas. Located at: 1010 S. Coast Hwy 101, #101, Encinitas CA 92024 San Diego. Mailing Address: 801 W. Madison St., Waterloo WI 53594. Registrant Information: 1. Trek Retail Corporation, 801 W. Madison St., Waterloo WI 53594. This business is conducted by: Corporation. Registrant First Commenced to Transact Business Under the Above Names(s) as of: 09/02/2022 S/ Chad Brown, 12/09, 12/16, 12/23, 12/30/2022 CN 27186

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2022-9026162 Filed: Dec 01, 2022 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Cocina de Barrio. Located at: 3924 W. Point Loma Blvd., San Diego CA 92110 San Diego. Mailing Address: 632 S. Coast Hwy 101, Encinitas CA 92024. Registrant Information: 1. Cocina de Barrio LLC, 632 S Coast Hwy 101, Encinitas CA 92024. This business is conducted by: Limited Liability Company. Registrant First Commenced to Transact Business Under the Above Names(s) as of: Not Yet Started S/Jaime Osuna, 12/09, 12/16, 12/23, 12/30/2022 CN 27184

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2022-9025600 Filed: Nov 21, 2022 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Bonus Round Arcades. Located at: 740 Los Vallecitos Blvd #104, San Marcos CA 92069 San Diego. Mailing Address: 1225 Burton St., Fullerton CA 92831. Registrant Information: 1. Custom Billiard and Games, 1225 Burton St., Fullerton CA 92831. This business is conducted by: Corporation. Registrant First Commenced to Transact Business Under the Above Names(s) as of: 11/01/2022 S/Brian Chinh Hoang, 12/09, 12/16, 12/23, 12/30/2022 CN 27183

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2022-9025640 Filed: Nov 22, 2022 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk.

Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Trek Bicycle South Bay. Located at: 3901 Bonita Rd., Bonita CA 91902 San Diego. Mailing Address: 801 W. Madison St., Waterloo WI 53594. Registrant Information: 1. Trek Retail Corporation, 801 W. Madison St., Waterloo WI 53594. This business is conducted by: Corporation. Registrant First Commenced to Transact Business Under the Above Names(s) as of: 03/10/2021 S/ Chad Brown, 12/09, 12/16, 12/23, 12/30/2022 CN 27182

month on their utility bills. Battery storage customers are projected to save at least $136 per month.

The new policy has no impact on existing rooftop solar customers and maintains their current compensation rates, according to the agency.

The agency’s decision to exclude existing solar customers from NEM 3.0 was promptly criticized for continuing to embrace the “unfair” cost shift onto non-solar customers.

“The CPUC missed an opportunity to fix the very, very unfair cost shift associated with the rooftop solar subsidy program,” said Kathy Fairbanks, spokeswoman for Affordable Clean Energy for All. “One of the biggest holes in this decision is that no one who has solar right now is affected by the changes. So, 1.5 million customers will continue to generate a $4 billion cost shift every year.”

For example, at least $3.4 billion was shifted from solar customers to traditional (non-solar) ones last year.

NEM 3.0 won’t launch until spring, allowing residents to secure the older rates for 20 years if they apply through April 13, 2023.

State Sen. Scott Wiener (D-San Francisco), a longtime proponent of rooftop solar, complained the agency’s latest move was “tone deaf and just bad.”

“In its never-ending war against distributed energy generation — here, rooftop solar — the CA Public Utilities Commission slashed by 75% the credits solar owners get for excess energy produced,” Weiner wrote on Twitter. “This

Odd Files

Not a Game

On Dec. 11 in Katwe Kabatoro, Uganda, a 2-year-old boy was playing near a lake when a hungry, hungry hippo “grabbed ... the boy from his head and swallowed half his body,” the Telegraph reported. Bystander Chrispas Bagonza witnessed the event and started chucking rocks at the hippo, which caused it to spit the toddler out.

As the beast lumbered away, onlookers rushed the child to the hospital, where he was treated for injuries sustained in the attack. Police warned residents in the area to be on the lookout for the hippo, as they can become aggressive when they feel threatened.

[Telegraph, 12/15/2022]

'Tis the Season

• If you don’t mind sharing a ride with the quintessential bah humbug, you stand a chance at beating traffic in the HOV lane. At least, that’s what one driver in Arizona was hoping on Dec. 13 as he cruised along Interstate 10 with an inflatable Grinch in the passenger seat, CNN reported.

“While we appreciate the festive flair, this is illegal & the driver received

means less rooftop solar when we need more.”

The state is going all-in on solar and wind production to eliminate fossil fuel power plants, such as coal and natural gas, and meet its green energy mandates.

According to the California Energy Commission, solar (power plants and rooftop) was 17.31% of California’s in-state generation, producing 33.6 gigawatt-hours.

As for the residential cost, many homeowners have said they pay as little as about $50 per year after installing solar.

Fairbanks said that the money needed for upgrades and maintenance to transmission and distribution lines, facilities, wildfire mitigation and prevention is not covered by solar customers.

So, utility companies pass those costs onto non-solar customers.

“The new customers who are bound by the NEM 3.0 requirements will continue to generate a cost shift, although not as big as the current one,” Fairbanks said. “People who don’t have solar — people from disadvantaged communities, renters, seniors and anyone on a fixed income — will continue paying hundreds of dollars per year to cover the costs for those who have rooftop solar.”

This past summer, energy blackouts ravaged several cities statewide due to a lack of power generation. The NEM 3.0 aims to install more battery storage to combat potential blackouts. Residents with batteries would sell that electricity back to the utility companies, thus putting more electricity onto the grid during stressful times.

a citation for the HOV violation,” the Arizona Department of Public Safety noted on Twitter. [CNN, 12/17/2022]

• Motorists in Marathon, Florida, who didn't heed the school zone speed limit on Dec. 13 were met with a choice: a citation, or an onion presented by the Grinch himself.

Monroe County Sheriff’s deputy Lou Caputo, a 37-year veteran of the force, started dressing up as the surly green character more than 20 years ago, the Associated Press reported.

“It’s about education, awareness that our school zones are still operating even though it’s the holiday season,” Caputo said. “It catches them off guard.” Some speeders have even elected to eat the onion right on the spot. [AP, 12/14/2022]

Time on Their Hands

The Catalonia region of Spain has a quaint tradition at Christmastime that features “caganers,” or “poopers” — figurines of shepherds with their pants down, relieving themselves, Reuters reported.

The figures are usually placed among nativity scenes, but more recently, they’ve morphed into caricatures of famous people

Machado’s star born at Seaside Reef

water spot

chris ahrens

Iknew Rob Machado’s name before he did.

The kid was just a tummy lump, growing beneath the skin of mother Chris while father Jim ran the family restaurant, the Branding Iron, located on the water of the Sydney, Australia, suburb of Manly Beach.

My friend Joe worked for Jim Machado and rented a flat from the family for ten bucks a week.

Needing help with the rent, I moved in. We had many a breakfast at the Branding Iron, and I saw the Machado family regularly, keeping track on Rob’s progress into the world.

I had moved to New Zealand by the date of Robert Edward’s arrival, on Oct. 16, 1973. I didn’t catch up with the Machado family again for a few more years, after we had all resettled in Encinitas.

I know it’s blasphemous to say of North County’s favorite son, but I never saw anything special in young Rob’s surfing as a kid.

He was timid to the point of being beach bound whenever the waves approached anything near over his head, which was only about 4 feet from the ground.

Rob didn’t really turn

such as Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin and King Charles III.

And now, inmates at a prison north of Barcelona are getting in on the action: They’ve been trained to produce the clay figurines for a private family business, Caganer.com. Working four-hour shifts, prisoners mold, bake, polish and paint the figures.

David Fernandez, an inmate at Puig de les Basses prison, said he feels like “an elf.”

“I feel very good working all year to get the job done and spread illusion. It’s very cool. It’s something from deep inside.” [Reuters, 12/15/2022]

Art = Pain

Elito Circa, 52, a Philippine artist, creates his paintings with an unusual medium: his own blood. Circa told Reuters that using his blood started when he was young and had little access to painting supplies.

Now he sources his “paint” every three months when he goes to Manila’s health clinic to have 500 ml extracted, which he stores in a cooler in his studio.

“My artwork is very important to me because they come from me, it is from my own blood, my DNA is part of it,” Circa said. [Reuters, 12/16/2022]

the tiny Sauritch Surfboard with his nickname, “Mouse,” sprayed on the deck, but slapped the face of the wave with it, throwing his head around as he approached the sand.

That all began to change for Rob at somewhere near his 14th birthday, when he started taking down some big names in local surf contests.

What followed next was a career only overshadowed by that of his close friend and rival, Kelly Slater.

It’s been a while now, but some of us were gathered in the sand at Seaside Reef one day to watch the new king of surfing, Slater, and crown prince, Macha-

Awesome!

This week’s “And What the Heck Have YOU Done?” story comes from Golden, Colorado, and 8-year-old Maddock Lipp.

On Dec. 1, The Denver Post reported, Lipp skied with his family on Mount Heogh in Antarctica, achieving in his short lifetime a big feat: He has skied on all seven continents and is unofficially the youngest person to do so.

Lipp said he liked Antarctica best because he “got to ski next to the penguins.” He hopes to nab a Guinness World Record for the accomplishment. [Denver Post, 12/16/2022]

Extreme Measures

An Argentinian soccer superfan became alarmed on Dec. 13 as he headed home to watch his team's match with Croatia in the World Cup semifinals, Oddity Central reported.

The 53-year-old was frustrated at the slow progress of the bus he was riding, so when the driver stopped and stepped out to buy something at a kiosk, the soccer fan allegedly hopped into the driver’s seat and took off toward his home.

He drove about 4 miles, then abandoned the bus and its occupants and continued on foot. But po -

do, paddle out to ride some 4- to 5-foot peaks.

Neither had achieved their 18th birthdays, and Slater blew us away, explosive frontside and backside, getting the job done like nobody before him, but without a great deal of style.

Rob, on the other hand, was the fastest thing in the water, and fluid, with a style synonymous with North County surfers.

That is, perfect. Matching every move that Slater made, Rob pulled them off with flawless precision.

Perhaps I am exhibiting a hometown bias here, but I, along with those others I hung with on the beach that day, considered

lice officers caught up with him and took him into custody — and he missed the whole game. [Oddity Central, 12/16/2022]

Mistaken Identity

Police officers in London were summoned to Laz Emporium, an art gallery, on Nov. 25 after a call about a “person in distress,” Sky News reported. In a gallery window, the figure of a woman could be seen slumped over, with her face in a bowl of soup. Officers broke into the gallery, only to find that the “woman” was a mannequin, and the scene was art.

The American artist, Mark Jenkins, created the piece, titled “Kristina,” on a commission from the gallery’s owner, Steve Lazarides. Turns out these officers weren't the first to be fooled; paramedics were called out to assist the woman in October. [Sky News, 12/13/2022]

Bright Idea

Even as it was naturally going out of style, the name Karen took a big hit in the last few years, when it suddenly became synonymous with an entitled, demanding, complaining woman.

But one British TV and radio personality can't bear to see the moniker disappear completely, so

Rob the better surfer that afternoon, which means he was, arguably, the best surfer in the world at that moment.

While I cannot prove that statement, I nonetheless stand by it.

In time, Machado’s style would lead to a number two spot, and tremendous respect from his many fans and his peers on the pro tour.

Rob Machado had arrived and has never left his rightful position as that of a surfing legend.

I have known Rob for most of his 49 years, but never feel I know him very well.

While polite and friendly to everyone he meets, he is a somewhat private person, letting his brilliant wave riding do most of the talking.

His surfing doesn’t just talk, it still roars, even at 49, when he paddles out for a quick evening surf amid kids who were soiling their diapers when he was winning the Pipeline Masters.

He remains fast, agile, and creative in the lineup. But more important than any turn or cutback is Rob’s role as an attentive father and his activism through his Rob Machado Foundation where the stated goal is to educate youth in making sustainable choices.

Learn more about the Rob Machado and his Foundation by visiting: robmachadofoundation.org.

Check out Chris Ahrens’ latest passion project, GodnGangsters: youtube.com/c/ GodNGangsters

he has a plan, LAD Bible reported. Matt Edmondson has vowed to pay 100 people to legally change their name to Karen, with the hope that they’ll keep it relevant. What’s the catch? He’ll only pay you the standard fee to have your name changed, about $51. In addition, he’s launching a board game called — you guessed it! — Karen. [LAD Bible, 12/14/2022]

Weird Science

Hashem Al-Ghaili, a producer and filmmaker who has a background in molecular biology, has set imaginations on fire with a concept he shared on social media: EctoLife, “the world’s first artificial womb facility,” Huffington Post UK reported. Basically, it’s a techno farm for growing human children, and Hashem believes it could be reality within a decade.

Frighteningly enough, some scientists agree. Andrew Shennan, professor of obstetrics at King's College London, said artificial wombs are a possibility.

"It's just a matter of providing a correct environment with fuel and oxygen," he said. "When we put people on things like heart bypasses or other organ bypasses, we are theoretically giving them what they need from a machine." Jeepers. [Huff Post UK, 12/13/2022]

ROB MACHADO started taking down some of the big names in local surf contests at age 14. Courtesy photo

Scratching my head at year-end

Here’s a puzzler for you.

For five years

I’ve thanked my clients with year-end gifts custom-made by a small local firm. My clients LOVE the gifts, and over time I became chummy with the CEO.

This past summer I introduced her to my daughter. The CEO, short on staff, hired my daughter as an extra hand. And things worked well for a short time.

However, both being strong women, they eventually bumped heads and parted ways.

Oddly, the CEO ghosted me after they stopped working together. Rather than talking with me about how this shouldn’t impact OUR business dealings, she merely walked away.

This puzzled me, given that I’d had nothing to do with their relationship. The silence also reinforced in my mind my daughter’s perspective that the CEO was difficult to work with.

In my world, you try to grow your business and don’t walk away from cli-

ask mr.

marketing

rob weinberg

ents unless YOUR affiliation with them is troubled.

Yet six months later I’ve heard nothing and was forced to make alternate arrangements for the holidays. And I find myself wondering why a CEO would willingly walk away from a long-term business association that generated both revenue and significant referrals … without even trying to bridge the gap.

Admittedly, hiring someone’s relative is potentially fraught with risk. Not all introductions will work out well, and there’s always a possibility that this type of situation can happen to anyone.

But not even trying to salvage the business connection?

Today I’ve lost interest in working with this company. My regular referrals

the Steelers were.

Noll won his first game against the Detroit Lions, then lost 13 straight to finish the season 1-13. The following season the Steelers finished a more respectable 5-9 in 1970 and 6-8 in 1971.

Year 4 for Noll and the Steelers was eagerly awaited. The buildup from one season to another was promising to a city dying for a first football championship despite having one of the oldest franchises in the NFL. Finally, they had paid their dues.

In the 1972 NFL Draft, the Steelers were slotted to pick 13th. Most thought that the Steelers would select Penn State running back Lydell Mitchell, who ran over everybody and caught everything in sight for the Nittany Lions.

Instead, the Steelers took the man who blocked for Mitchell at Penn State — Franco Harris.

“We got our man,” Noll kept saying. But, boy, did they ever. Franco Harris changed football in a city with a losing football tradition.

He was a bruising runner, 6-foot-2, 220 pounds, with speed, power, endurance and the ability to catch the ball out of the backfield and make game-breaking plays. They didn’t have the YAC stat (yards after catch) back then, but he would have been among the leaders if they did.

In his rookie year as a Steeler, Harris rushed for over 1,000 yards in 14 games, only the fourth NFL rookie to do so. He found the end zone 11 times as the Steelers were becoming a very dangerous turnaround team.

The Steelers clinched the AFC Central in San Diego by beating the Chargers 24-2 at then-San Diego Stadi-

um. The Steelers were finally champions of something.

That season was magical. It was sports theater.

Franco had his followers (Franco’s Italian Army) dressed in Italian war garb, helmets, swords, vests and the whole nine yards. The team’s placekicker, Roy Gerela, inspired Gerela’s Gorillas, with fans wearing gorilla masks. It seemed like every Steeler had a group of followers, and they were colorful and loud.

On Dec. 23, 1972, the Steelers hosted the AFC West champion Oakland Raiders at Three Rivers Stadium, only the team’s second postseason game in franchise history and first since 1947.

Win or go home — we didn’t know how to act.

The game was a defensive struggle — scoreless at halftime — and the Steelers led 6-0 on a pair of Gerela field goals late in the fourth quarter when Raiders backup quarterback Kenny Stabler ran it in from 30 yards out. With the point after, the Raiders led 7-6 with a little over a minute left.

The Steelers needed something ... like a miracle ... and one was about to happen. Steelers quarterback Terry Bradshaw, facing a fourth down with no timeouts, took the snap, evaded a defensive rush, slid to the right and launched a torpe-

have stopped, and you’ll no longer see recommendations for the company in this column. I expect it’ll make a dent in its bottom line.

And my daughter’s moved on, focusing on her operatic career and her new side hustle baking fancy cakes.

The labor market has also eased somewhat, making it more conducive for employers to be choosier about new hires.

Yet operating from the premise that it’s not what you know, but who you know, it seems safe to conclude that opportunities will always arise to hire the child of a friend or client.

And given this experience, whether you’re referring, hiring or job-hunting, be advised that there are potentially long-term results out there that you weren’t necessarily counting on at the outset.

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do downfield in the direction of Steelers running back Frenchy Fuqua and Raiders defensive back Jack Tatum.

The ball ricocheted off Tatum or Fuqua, or both simultaneously. Harris, trailing the play, picked up the deflected ball before it hit the ground and ran it in for the winning touchdown.

It was indeed a miracle. The place was in chaos. Never before had an NFL game ended like this. Was it even legal? (To this day, no one knows except Frenchy). It was the most unbelievable play ever in an NFL game. Franco Harris was the hero.

That play transformed an entire city. No longer were the Steelers losers. Instead, they gave everyone hope and brought many communities together. They were becoming a nation and would soon have an iron-clad hold on their fanbase.

Even priests would shorten their sermons on NFL Sundays so as not to miss kickoff. Everybody was all in.

Franco Harris died last week at the age of 72. He won four Super Bowls with the Pittsburgh Steelers, was inducted into the Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio, and became a bigger-than-life legend in Steel City.

A statue of him stands in the Pittsburgh airport depicting the play named the best in NFL history.

When Franco Harris joined the Steelers, he never knew how big his legacy would become — as a man and a football player.

But the play affectionately known as the “Immaculate Reception” was just the beginning of a career that turned a losing narrative into years of happiness and greatness.

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FRANCO HARRIS, shown in an undated photo, died last week at age 72. Courtesy photo

Food &Wine

Prisoner Wine Co. dinner at Flora draws crowd

At the first of two Prisoner Wine Company dinners at Flora Bar & Kitchen on Dec. 14, Frank and I were among a record 82 in attendance.

Peter Flanagan of Southern Glazers Wine & Spirits, who narrated the dinner, reminded guests that PWC’s Dave Phinney started his career as a temporary harvest intern at Robert Mondavi in 1997 a few years before changing the industry with his famous red blend dominated by zinfandel.

This was bold and unheard of for Napa Valley wineries.

Phinney wanted to create a wine with fruit that others did not want. At the time, this was primarily anything other than chardonnay and cabernet sauvignon. He wanted a label as controversial as his nonconformist red blend zin and chose a Francisco de Goya sketching of a prisoner to grab buyers’ attention and

taste of wine

match the mystique in the bottle.

A fun fact that Flanagan shared was that Phinney hated his first two vintages and did not release his 1998 or 1999 wine. In 2000, he released 375 cases, which has now grown to a massive 375,000 cases under the ownership of Constellation.

Constellation has held to Phinney’s mantra of sourcing from underutilized fruit from small family vineyards. Today, Chrissy Wittmann is PWC’s director of winemaking.

Dinner started with bacon-wrapped dates, coconut shrimp and mini pizza bites. This was served with 2018 Unshackled Brut, a chardonnay/pinot noir blend

with floral notes and palate of green apple and pear, creating a crisp brut with minerality.

It was made tirage style, where the carbon dioxide bubbles given off during fermentation are captured for three years in the bottle.

The second course had another PWC white, the 2021 Blindfold Blanc de Noir. Flanagan shared, “The 2021 is a shift from the roussanne/viognier/muscat blend that was deemed over-oaked. The new version is made with pinot noir, viognier and gewürztraminer fruit.”

We all noted that the gewürztraminer created a nice pop for the blue fin carpaccio with capers, dill and basil with an EVOO drizzle.

Next up was sea scallop risotto with porcini mushrooms topped with a seared scallop. This was a perfect pairing with the 2019 pinot noir blended with syrah sourced from Russian River/Carneros and 16 months

of 40% new French oak aging.

Nice cherry and herbs with a hint of cinnamon on the nose with a palate of strawberry and cherry and a dash of vanilla made this my favorite pairing of the evening.

The main course featured slow-cooked, braised short rib in a red wine reduction with a creamy polenta alongside the 2019 cabernet sauvignon blend sourced from Oak Knoll, Spring Mountain and Carneros. Splashes of merlot, syrah, malbec, petite sirah and charbono were blended in, which PWC is notorious for.

The cab blend had 15 months aging in 55% French/American oak. The American oak imparted hints of vanilla along with black cherry and plum on the nose. The palate was filled with blackberry, spice and some cocoa.

Dinner ended with the PWC 2021 Red Blend. This was served with an array of

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next one.

The cafe is next to Common Grounds Workspace, making it convenient for the co-workers to get caffeinated. I just pull into the parking lot, where there are plenty of spaces available at 9 a.m. on a Wednesday.

The first thing you notice when walking up the steps is that there is a lot of great outdoor seating. There are benches for lounging, tables for working and even some chairs by a complex fountain if you’re looking for a little ambiance.

Despite the cold, the flip-up window doors are open, making the corner space open-air.

It’s fairly quiet this morning. Only one table is occupied outside. I like that I’m here alone and can revel in the grayness of winter, but I doubt that is a view shared by management.

cheese, acacia honeycomb and toasted almonds. The dessert was light and the PWC blend added body and well complemented the dessert plate.

The 2021 Red Blend dominated with zin was rounded out with cab sauv, petite sirah, syrah and charbono. More details at theprisonerwinecompany.com.

At dinner, Flora proprietor Sal Ercolano announced that he has added Studio Diner in Kearny Villa to his growing restaurant empire.

He also shared his 2023 wine dinner lineup and joked that he is already working on 2024. He is starting the new year with two blockbusters at Flora:

On Jan. 12-13, Markham Winemaker Dinners with winemaker Kimberlee Nicholls featuring Peppered Moscovy Duck breast paired with 2018 The Altruist Red Blend. Price is $105 per person plus tax/ tip;

On Feb. 8-9, Daou

Wine Dinners featuring pan-seared venison paired with Daou’s flagship Soul of a Lion Bordeaux Red Blend. Cost is $115 per person plus tax/tip.

RSVP online at florabarandkitchen.com.

— Story by Rico Cassoni

Wine Bytes

The 3rd annual Palm Springs Passion 4 Pinot Noir Festival is Friday- Saturday, Jan. 27-28, in Rancho Mirage.

The festival is a premier event on the international wine calendar and is hosted in one of the world’s most dramatic and awe-inspiring hotels, the Westin Rancho Mirage Golf Resort & Spa.

This is a unique opportunity to engage with 75 of the top winery owners and winemakers and other leading wine personalities and enthusiasts from all over California. Get tickets and info at palmspringspinotfest.com.

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of the partners backed out. We decided to do it.

Cheers: You described yourself as an introvert before we started this interview, but it sounds like you’re a risk taker at heart.

Mike: I am a risk taker at heart. I can be a little shy, but when it comes to business, I want to go all in if I’m going to do something. When this location became available, I wanted to grab it, but my last partner bowed out. My wife and I decided to do it ourselves.

Cheers: People will recognize the exterior with the great windows, but once you walk in it’s totally different. Very light and welcoming.

Mike: Ewa is the designer and architect. She told me what to do, and I did it. We didn’t have the budget to bring in anyone, so we did it all ourselves. We wanted to improve the acoustics also, so we reworked the entire wall and stage area.

Cheers: What are the plans for the stage?

Mike: We will have live entertainment for the community. We want to have

music, open-mic nights, stand-up comedy, whatever we can think of. Whatever we can put on a stage, we wanted to have it here.

Cheers: Your sense of humor can be seen everywhere in your brewery: the shirts, signs, coasters…

Mike: Yes, one thing we don’t do is take ourselves too seriously.

Cheers to that!

To hear more of my interview with Inzane Brewing, check out I Like Beer the Podcast. You can follow Jeff Spanier on Instagram @ ilikebeerthepodcast.

While I wait for several moments for the barista to come out from a back room, I let my eyes wander over the brass-colored espresso machines and pour-over drippers. Bulb lights hang down over the coffee bar. There are pastries and some pre-made sandwiches in a pastry case. They also offer a variety of toast, flatbreads and breakfast foods. Belgian waffle, anyone?

The space design fits in well with the modern complex and, through color and lighting, has managed to create a permeating warmth.

I order a black drip coffee. The barista isn’t sure of the origin or roast details other than it is from Caffe Vergnano. They are a largescale coffee supplier that started as a family business 130 years ago but is now part of the Coca-Cola HBC

umbrella of companies.

On the other hand, Invita is owned by San Diego local Sara De Luca. She grew up enjoying traditional Italian espresso with her family and is now attempting to offer that coffee experience in Southern California.

My coffee is a medium roast, but it definitely drinks dark. Anyone who grew up drinking second-wave coffee or got started drinking coffee in Europe pre-2010 will recognize the darkness that is flooding over my palate.

The traditional coffee style invokes images of senior citizens sitting around a round table arguing over hedge heights or the time the garbage gets picked up. Instead, I find myself in this millennial complex waiting for the train to whistle as it leaves the station.

The roast-heavy flavor of the coffee sits on my tongue. The coffee keeps me warm as a light mist settles over the coastline. I glance over the menu and wonder if I might have enjoyed one of the coffee drinks a little

bit more. I usually do with a darker roasted coffee.

Invita has a few menu items that stand out as unique, including a seasonal Tiramasu Latte and even a London Fog, which most cafes can do but you don’t generally see on the menu.**

Another blast from the Coaster train breaks my concentration. I decide to save the coffee drink for another visit, perhaps on a day when the sun is shining.

*Invita has another location in Rancho Santa Fe.

**The London Fog is an Earl Grey Tea-based lattestyle drink that blends the tea with a splash of vanilla, sugar and steamed milk. Some baristas will add a bit of lavender to spice it up a bit.

Always tip your baristas and be sure to drink good coffee. Get more Bean Journal on roastwestcoast. com or listen to the Roast! West Coast coffee podcast on Spotify. Follow @RoastWestCoast on Instagram.

frank mangio & rico cassoni

INZANE BREWING’S Oatmeal Stout on nitro. Photo by Jeff Spanier

INVITA CAFE’S Carlsbad location is on the ground floor of the live-work complex next to the Carlsbad Poinsettia train station. Photo by Ryan Woldt

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EVENTS CALENDAR

DEC. 30

TROMBONE SHORTY

Trombone Shorty on stage. 9 p.m. at Belly Up, 160 S Cedros Ave, Solana Beach.

ART EXHIBITION

BFREE Studio announces its current exhibition “More Than 1” An Art Exhibition of Multiples. 5 p.m. at BFREE Studio, 7857 Girard Ave, La Jolla.

NERD COMEDY NIGHT

Clever comedy and a smart audience make this Carlsbad tradition one-of-akind. $15, 7 p.m. at Harding Community Center, 3096 Harding St, Carlsbad.

THE ONEDERS

Live Entertainment. 9 p.m. to 12 a.m. Dec. 30 at Mr. Peabody’s Bar and Grill, 136 Encinitas Blvd, Encinitas.

NIGHT SKIES

Palomar College Planetarium host two shows every Friday with its “The Tonight” program. 7 p.m. at Palomar College, 1140 W Mission Rd, San Marcos.

WHERE THERE’S SMOKE...

Redination presents the traditional hip-hop of Where There’s Smoke There’s FYAH. 8 p.m. at The Music Box, 1349 India St, San Diego.

DEC. 31

TROMBONE SHORTY

Trombone Shorty on stage. 9 p.m. at Belly Up, 160 S Cedros Ave, Solana Beach.

SHREK RAVE

The New Year’s Eve “Shrek Rave” will include green drinks, lasers, wacky outfits and odd yet nostalgic music. 9 p.m. at House of Blues, 1055 5th Ave, San Diego.

KONA KAI NYE GALA

From tray-passed hors d’oeuvres paired with champagne, to a delectable multicourse meal crafted by our expert culinary team, dancing the night away to Frank Sinatra’s best songs and much more! $269-$499, 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. Jan. 1 at Kona Kai Resort & Spa , 1551 Shelter Island Dr, San Diego.

PRI BAND

Live Entertainment. 9 p.m. to 12 a.m. Dec. 31 at Mr. Peabody’s Bar and Grill, 136 Encinitas Blvd, Encinitas.

COASTAL 101 BIRDING

9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Dec. 31 at Online, 92101, San Diego.

NYE L’AUBERGE DEL MAR

There is no better way to welcome 2023 than by enjoying all of L’Auberge

Del Mar’s NYE festivities. 5 p.m. to 1 a.m. Jan. 1 at L’Auberge Del Mar, 1540 Camino del Mar, Del Mar.

CYCLE CLUB

North County Cycle Club rides every Saturday morning. 8 a.m. at San Marcos Restaurant Row, 1020 W San Marcos Blvd, San Marcos.

NERD COMEDY NYE

Welcome in the New Year with laughter at the historic Brooks Theater. $35-$55, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Dec. 31 at The Brooks Theatre, 217 N Coast Hwy, Oceanside.

nate the San Diego Botanic Garden for the holidays. 5 to 8:30 p.m. Jan. 1 at San Diego Botanic Garden, 300 Quail Gardens Dr, Encinitas.

‘2 PIANOS, 4 HANDS’

Jefferson McDonald and Matthew McGloin take us on a musical comedic journey about their wouldbe careers as concert pianists. 7:30 p.m. at North Coast Repertory Theatre, 987 Lomas Santa Fe Dr, So -

lana Beach.

JUNGLE BELLS

Jungle Bells will be ringing this holiday season at San Diego Zoo. 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Jan. 1 at San Diego Zoo, 2920 Zoo Dr, San Diego.

‘30 MILES IN 30 DAYS’

Soroptimist International of Vista and North County Inland hosts a VisVirtual Walkathon fundraiser. 5 p.m. at United

Methodist Church of Vista, 490 S Melrose Dr, Vista.

JAN. 2

THEATER CLASSES

New Village Arts Theater offers a host of acting classes beginning in January. 5 p.m. at New Village Arts Theatre, 2787 State St, Carlsbad.

PARKINSON’S EXERCISE

This group exercise class is appropriate for

anyone with Parkinson’s Disease. We focus on PWR! Moves, flexibility, strength, endurance, balance and coordination. Modifications are provided and everyone is welcome! This free class meets the first Monday of each month from 12pm-1pm with our next class on April 4th. 12 to 1 p.m. Jan. 2 at NeuroLab 360, 2146 Encinitas Blvd, Encinitas.

JAN. 3

FREE APHASIA CLASS

This group is for individuals with difficulty communicating after a stroke or a brain injury. It is led by a licensed Speech Language Pathologist. Join this group to connect and communicate with individuals with aphasia, and rejoin life’s conversations in a fun and supportive way. This free group meets the first Tuesday of each month from... 11 a.m. at NeuroLab 360, 2146 Encinitas Blvd, Encinitas.

INLAND PARKINSON’S

The Inland North County Parkinson’s Support Group features speaker Kristen Rigsbee, a San Diego County Ombudsman. 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Jan. 3 at San Rafael Church, 17252 Bernardo Center Dr, San Diego.

JAN. 6

APRIL & FUNK JUNKIES

Join April and the Funk Junkies Happy Hour to benefit La Colonia ComTURN TO CALENDAR ON 30

JAN. 1

LIGHT MY FIRE

A new rock musical called “Light my Fire” is equal parts theater and concert in its depiction of the rollercoaster lives of Jim Morrison and The Doors. 12 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. Jan. 1 at Light Box Theater, 2590 Truxtun Rd, San Diego.

FARMERS MARKET

Best local foods and fresh produce in North County, every Sunday at the Leucadia Farmers Market! 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Jan. 1 at Paul Ecke Central School, 185 Union St, Encinitas.

LIGHTSCAPE

Lightscape will illumi-

CYCLOVIA ENCINITAS, when Coast Highway 101 downtown is closed to car traffic, is 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Jan 8. Courtesy photo

munity Foundation. 5:30 p.m. at Belly Up, 160 S Cedros Ave, Solana Beach.

DECEMBER ART SHOW

Every artwork in the Summation 2022 Escondido Arts Partnership exhibition tells a story. 5 p.m. at Escondido Arts Partnership , 100 E Grand Ave, Escondido.

VISTA GARDEN CLUB

Garden Hand Tools will be the topic of a presentation at the Vista Garden Club meeting. 12 to 2:30 p.m. Jan. 6 at Gloria McClellan Vista Senior Center, 1400 Vale Terrace Dr, Vista.

NERD COMEDY NIGHT

Clever comedy and a smart audience make this Carlsbad tradition one-of-akind. $15, 7 p.m. at Harding Community Center, 3096 Harding St, Carlsbad.

PECHANGA POWWOW

Pechanga Tribe hosts a free, three-day event including tribes from across North America. 5 p.m. at Pechanga Resort, 45000 Pechanga Pkwy, Temecula.

JAN. 7

KOKEDAMA WORKSHOP

San Diego Botanic Garden teaches Kokedama, a traditional Japanese Living Art form where moss is used as a container for a plant. 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Jan. 7 at San Diego Botanic Garden, 300 Quail Gardens Dr, Encinitas.

CYCLE CLUB

North County Cycle Club rides every Saturday morning. 8 a.m. at San Marcos Restaurant Row, 1020 W San Marcos Blvd, San Marcos.

PECHANGA POWWOW

Pechanga Tribe hosts a free, three-day event including tribes from across North America. 5 p.m. at Pechanga Resort, 45000 Pechanga Pkwy, Temecula.

JAN. 8

CYCLOVIA ENCINITAS

BCycle Encinitas/Trek/ Electra on historic Coast Highway 101. Explore Downtown Encinitas via

bike, on foot or other means of self-powered transportation, free of cars. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Jan. 8 at Downtown Encinitas, S Coast Highway 101, Encinitas.

SYNTHETIC ICE RINK

Visit Fleet Science Center’s Winter Paradice synthetic ice rink to celebrate winter San Diego-style. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Jan. 8 at Fleet Science Center, 1875 El Prado, San Diego.

FARMERS MARKET

Best local foods and fresh produce in North County, every Sunday!. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Jan. 8 at Paul Ecke Central School, 185 Union St, Encinitas.

WIDOWS AND WIDOWERS

Catholic Widows and Widowers of North County hold a general meeting and potluck. Reservations required at (760) 696-3502. 5 p.m. at Saint Margaret Parish , 4300 Oceanside Blvd, Oceanside.

PECHANGA POWWOW

Pechanga Tribe hosts a free, three-day event including tribes from across North America. 5 p.m. at Pechanga Resort, 45000 Pechanga Pkwy, Temecula.

JAN. 9

MUSICAL THEATER CLASS

Explore different styles of dance in musical theater

at New Village Arts. 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Jan. 9 at New Village Arts Theatre, 2787 State St, Carlsbad.

BONSAI BASICS

Gary Jones and Ken Bross introduce the basics of Art of Bonsai and some of the principles of how to create a bonsai. 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Jan. 9 at San Diego Botanic Garden, 300 Quail Gardens Dr, Encinitas.

JAN. 10

NOTRE DAME CONCERT

University of Notre Dame Undertones are a 12-member all-male a cappella group. 7 p.m. at Encinitas Library, 540 Cornish

Dr, Encinitas.

MASTER SHAKESPEARE

This performance-based acting class will offer students an advanced approach at mastering the works of William Shakespeare. 4:30 to 6 p.m. Jan. 10 at New Village Arts Theatre, 2787 State St, Carlsbad.

JAN. 12

WHEELCHAIR SKILLS

This class is for manual wheelchair users to learn and practice skills such as wheelies, ascending/descending ramps, curbs and stairs, and transferring from the floor to their wheelchair. Each class is led by a Doctor of Physical Therapy and begins with a shoulder warm up to help reduce and prevent shoulder pain. This class is sponsored by... 12 to 1 p.m. Jan. 12 at NeuroLab 360, 2146 Encinitas Blvd, Encinitas.

HEART TOPIARY

San Diego Botanic Garden Succulent Wreath Team will help you create a heart topiary table decoration with a variety of succulent cuttings from the Garden. All materials are provided. $55, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Jan. 12 at San Diego Botanic Garden, 300 Quail Gardens Dr, Encinitas.

JAN. 13

THE PETTYBREAKERS

Tom Petty Tribute. 9 p.m. at Belly Up, 160 S Cedros Ave, Solana Beach.

RAIN, WIND, AND FIRE...

“The three menaces to any chimney, fireplace, or stove.”

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THE UNDERTONES, an all-male a cappella group at the University of Notre Dame in Indiana, will perform at the Encinitas Library on Jan. 10 at 7 p.m. Courtesy photo

CAREY MELLS, MD Emergency Physician

IT STARTS WITH CARING. When there’s an emergency, every second counts. That’s why we don’t waste a single one. From the moment a patient enters the Emergency Department, we’re working earnestly to get them the best care and treatment possible. Beacuse, in situations like those, time may not be the only thing we’re trying to save. Check into the emergency room from home, so when you get here you can get in, get out, and start feeling better, faster.