The Coast News, February 21, 2025

Baldwin concerns escalate

Donations, legal woes fuel renewed scrutiny

By Steve Wyer

“We got thrown under the bus for the cost of pursuing this case. It’s not cheap...”

Steve Gerken, ECRD

ENCINITAS — As city officials and local groups prepare to challenge a controversial housing project before the California Coastal Commission, residents say the developer’s history of legal disputes, environmental violations and political contributions has cast a cloud of distrust over local governance. While numerous residents have voiced support for the Quail Meadows Apartment project, a 448-unit residential complex proposed by Baldwin & Sons, the project has sparked opposition among local activists and environmentalists who argue the development will overburden city infrastructure and negatively impact sensitive wetlands.

While the Encinitas Planning Commission approved the project in October, and the City Council upheld that decision earlier this month after denying two local groups’ appeals, critics say the developer’s track record of litigation, regulatory fines, and financial ties to city officials warrants further scrutiny.

The escalating battle over Quail Meadows has set the stage for an appeal before the Coastal Commission, with both the city and community groups gearing up for what is expected to be a contentious legal and political fight.

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O’side police officer back home after crash

By City News Service

OCEANSIDE — An Oceanside Police Department motorcycle officer who was injured Feb. 17 in a collision with a vehicle on a freeway connector ramp is back home recuperating, authorities said.

was traveling back to the department when the collision occurred.

Police added that the driver of the other vehicle wasn’t injured an has been cooperative with Oceanside officers investigating the collision.

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The accident was reported at 9:43 a.m. Monday on the Interstate 5 connector to eastbound state Route 76. The officer was hospitalized but is expected to survive his injuries, police said. He had just cleared a detail and

Lt. Rich Schickel said the officer suffered minor injuries, and added that he was not part of a motorcade for Vice President JD Vance, who was in Oceanside to attend a wedding on

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Vista leaders discuss Wave Waterpark’s future

By Leo Place

The Vista City Council will be diving into talks about the future of the Wave Waterpark over the coming months after an initial analysis revealed the need for millions of dollars in repairs at the beloved aquatic center.

At its Feb. 11 meeting, the City Council reviewed the results of a study done by Aquatic Design Group. The study found that the 30-year-old waterpark in Vista Village needs around $3.5 million in repairs to bring it up to code, including the replacement of its mechanical and chemical systems.

This is in addition to the $150,000 needed annually for overhead and maintenance at the park.

Aquatic Design Group also recommended spending another $15 million in additional repairs over the next decade to keep the park safe and operational. This includes replacing the pool decks, which pose a slipping hazard, resurfacing the lap pool, replacing the water slides, and redoing the locker rooms and bathrooms—items that have been deferred for several years.

“What we found was, you’re going to need to continue to sink money into the waterpark if you want to keep it operational,” said Justin Caron, CEO of Aquatic Design Group.

The Wave opened in 1994 as the first municipal waterpark in the San Diego area and was the first in the world to use a FlowRider to power its lazy river. It draws tens of thousands of visitors each summer, mainly from Vista and Oceanside, and holds programming such as swim lessons and camps.

City Council members assured the public that they are not considering closing or selling the waterpark at this time. Instead, they talked about three main

options for the Wave: repairing the park through a phased approach, repurposing the park with new amenities, or entering an agreement with a private operator.

While no concrete decisions were made, council members directed staff to proceed immediately with urgent repairs to the park’s chlorinator and chemical system. Leaders referenced an incident a few weeks ago in which chemical issues canceled a water polo tournament in the pool.

“I think that that’s going to be top priority for me right now, and the deck. I’m really concerned about safety,” said Councilmember Katie Melendez.

Mayor John Frank-

lin wanted the council to move ahead with a request for proposals for a private operator to see who may be interested.

He noted that he had spoken with someone from Pacifica Enterprises LLC, which operates Belmont Park in Mission Beach,

who expressed interest in leasing the park and shared some great ideas.

“Sometimes you need a little help from the sharks to bring it to the next level,” Franklin said.

This was met with resistance from Melendez and council members Dan O’Donnell and Corinna Contreras, who either said they were wholly opposed to the idea or wanted more information before having staff draft an RFP.

Contreras said a private operator would almost certainly raise park entry costs.

“I just have to say absolutely no to a corporate takeover of the Wave. Just no way,” Contreras said.

Staff said they would return at a future council meeting with more information about the cost and timeline of specific repairs to give the council a better idea of how to proceed.

Facility needs, profit

The Wave is undergoing several repairs during the offseason, including resurfacing the lazy river, repairing bathroom leaks, and replacing the pumps on the FlowRider. The waterslide towers have also received repairs in recent years.

Most complaints about the facility are geared toward the locker rooms and restrooms, Caron said, noting that they are substandard and don’t accommodate families and transgender individuals as well as other aquatic facilities.

He added that the island in the center of the lazy river could also benefit from more shade structures and seating.

“The city has done an amazing job … unfortunately, we’re at a point where we just need a lot of capital investment to main-

tain the quality that your citizens expect,” Caron said.

Caron said the city can choose to be proactive in replacing items that are past their lifespan or maintain a reactive approach of fixing or replacing things once they become urgent.

However, he warned that unaddressed issues like rusting can eventually lead to structural failures, which are more expensive to fix.

City leaders also discussed how to make the Wave profitable, as it has continually operated at a deficit since it opened.

Contreras said she would like to see the park open to the public more often, making it more accessible and providing more employment opportunities. The park is fully closed from October to Memorial

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Encinitas deserves better

Dear Editor,

In just its first 60 days in office, our newly elected City Council is already proving that campaign promises are hollow words.

For example, on housing — the hottest topic of the last election — the council has approved multiple high-density housing projects, betraying the very voters who entrusted them to protect the character of our neighborhoods.

As one frustrated resident put it during public comment, “We elected you to deny projects like this— now do it.”

Yet, this council has demonstrated it’s not sure how to “fight the state” as they all promised.

Most glaringly, their divided stance on the Camino Apartments appeal allowed the Planning Commission’s decision to stand unchallenged.

Council’s split vote was not just indecisive; it was consequential. As a local advocate noted, the lack of a clear decision meant the critical 90-day window for a citizen lawsuit lapsed,

eliminating one of the last remaining avenues to challenge the project.

If this is what “local control” looks like under our new leadership, then residents have every reason to be alarmed.

abandoned his criteria and supported Marco San Antonio, who met none of those criteria.

What should have been a transparent and fair process instead exposed a Council that lacks both co-

So far, their actions have only underscored their inexperience and inability to govern effectively.

Adding to the dysfunction, the appointment process for the mayor’s former District 4 seat was yet another masterclass in political inconsistency.

Mayor Bruce Ehlers laid out specific qualifications for any potential appointee — only for those standards to be swiftly ignored.

Councilmember Luke Shaffer pushed for the appointment of his personal friend, while Councilmember Jim O’Hara failed to demonstrate conviction on any of the nine qualified applicants.

The mayor then quickly

No tunnel

To the editor, It has been all quiet on the western front while SANDAG has been evaluating ideas from outside inputs for preserving the rail service on or around the Del Mar bluffs.

In The Coast News (“SANDAG report outlines new rail alignment options,” Feb. 14), the agency announced some modified plans.

They are still considering the increasingly outlandish and tortuous tunnel options A, B and C, but some of the members have at least seen the light and are considering two more options which do not require tunnels.

One of these direct op-

Dense rebuild may be too risky

President Trump, Gov. Gavin Newsom and Karen Bass rarely are unanimous on anything. But all three have taken steps toward allowing victims of the January firestorms in Los Angeles County to rebuild their communities essentially as they were before.

In both places, this would mean large quantities of single family housing and few multi-family apartment and condominium buildings.

But the seemingly innocuous aims announced by these leading politicians may soon run afoul of housing density factors playing no role in rebuilding that’s followed other major California blazes. Some of these were the 2018 Camp fire that leveled Paradise, the Tubbs fire covering parts of Napa, Sonoma and Lake counties in 2017 and the 2018 Woolsey fire that destroyed a large swath of Malibu.

The new factors include recent state and local laws demanding vastly increased density in new housing and a plethora of low- and middle-income units. In the modern era, no other event has created nearly as much newly buildable land as the January infernos, which turned more than 16,000 structures to ash.

virtually no buildings of more than two floors in the Palisades. Higher-rise structures might enable more economic diversity, but would also put many more residents at risk.

Yet, there’s little or nothing about risk in the one-size-fits-all laws that whizzed to passage.

Meanwhile, city ordinances in Los Angeles and other places go at density differently, focusing on economics. One local law dictates that all units in buildings put up before 1978 would need to be replaced with units “affordable” to low-income renters even if previous tenants had high incomes.

Another law, governing post-1978 structures, would require that landlords prove all pre-fire tenants were high income. If they can’t, new units could only be built if they’re affordable for extremely low income, very low income or low income households in direct proportion to city-wide percentages in those economic categories.

hesion and credibility.

Ehlers caved to Shaffer’s will with little to no protest, revealing a disconcerting lack of power for a man who was just elected to lead us.

They just completed a seminar on new council training, and let’s hope they take copious notes.

So far, their actions have only underscored their inexperience and inability to govern effectively. Encinitas deserves better than this chaos.

Tashi MacMillen Encinitas

is a no-brainer

tions referenced in the paper is a new double track parallel to the existing track on the problematic 1.7 miles section of the bluffs.

This sounds very similar to a double track viaduct option that had also been proposed by public input.

The only difference I can discern from the article is that their option requires much altering and reinforcing of the bluffs to accommodate the tracks whereas the viaduct option would leave the bluffs completely untouched and pristine.

This also has an additional advantage in that the construction of the viaduct (being isolated from the bluffs) can go on in parallel (literally) to the existing

track while the trains continue to operate unimpeded as normal on a day-to-day basis.

Either variation would be far cheaper, quicker to design and construct and is much more sensible and realistic than any other ideas offered so far (except for doing nothing, the fifth option).

The other obvious major benefits are:

• No tunneling

• No land acquisitions or disruptions

A no-brainer!

Let’s hope that common sense will eventually prevail after a slow start.

Michael Featherby Oceanside

A clear majority of former residents in both Altadena and the Pacific Palisades district of Los Angeles want to rebuild their communities much as they were pre-fire. But laws adopted since the previous huge burns demand both density and economic diversity.

Newsom could suspend some of those laws if he chooses, just as he exempted properties leveled by the Palisades fire, which also decimated many extremely pricey Malibu homes, from normal coastal zone regulations. He has not done that.

Here’s one basic reality the recent laws don’t recognize: If density increases in burn footprints, the number of prospective victims in the inevitable future fires there will also leap.

Some planners are already saying there should be less development, not more, in these areas because of their histories of repeated fires. The recent laws don’t figure this in.

For example, two 2021 state laws known as SB 9 and SB 10 allow developers to erect three-story buildings along all major thoroughfares, regardless of locale. Permits for such construction are nearly automatic under the rules. They can sometimes rise as high as eight floors.

But the most important street in Pacific Palisades, the storied Sunset Boulevard, previously had

This might let some household cleaners and gardeners live much closer to work than before, but would also put many more people at risk in a place of frequent fires.

The new residents would fall into economic classes below nearby neighbors planning to rebuild in single-family zones. That is, unless developers buy up significant numbers of suddenly vacant lots and build up to six units on each, where there was previously just one home. That’s also permitted almost automatically by recent state laws. On the other hand, few previously burned communities have had as many residents with access to political, financial and cultural power as Pacific Palisades and Altadena, power that may be used to resist the new laws.

All of which means rebuilding these two communities may prove far more complex both financially and morally than after previous fires, where recent laws did not apply.

Legislators and local officials could change some of this and let the stricken communities try to recapture their former character. But how likely is that when many lawmakers were elected on platforms demanding ever more housing density and diversity?

Palomar Health pauses controversial agreement

Deal privatizes Palomar Health’s executive team

By Samantha Nelson ESCONDIDO

— A controversial agreement that would have privatized top executives in Palomar Health’s administration was put on hold last month, partly due to the public healthcare district’s financial losses over the past year.

Nearly a year ago, the Palomar Health board of directors approved an agreement with Mesa Rock Healthcare Management that would have transitioned CEO Diane Hansen and her executive team to work directly for the newly established nonprofit corporation instead of the board.

Supporters of the agreement said it would help Palomar Health partner with private and regional healthcare providers, expanding access to primary medical care, surgical oncology, pediatrics, lab medicine and other services in North County.

Under the deal, Mesa Rock would have received 1% of net revenue for its operations.

Additionally, since Mesa Rock is a private organization, it is not subject to the state’s public records law, allowing the executive team’s records to remain private and enabling the

healthcare district to negotiate deals behind closed doors.

However, Palomar Health board members Laurie Edwards-Tate and John Clark criticized the agreement, arguing it diminished the board’s authority and contradicted its role of representing voters in the public healthcare district.

“I don’t believe it’s appropriate for us to give up our authority to another institution,” Edwards-Tate said. “It’s the people’s hospital, and it belongs to the people.”

On Jan. 27, a board majority agreed to suspend the Mesa Rock agreement for at least 12 months. According to board documents,

the pause is due to “declines in Palomar Health’s financial performance caused by broad market trends that disproportionately impact safety-net hospitals” and as the district enters “a forbearance agreement and two-year financial turnaround plan with Assured Guaranty.”

The pause also allows Palomar Health to enter provider affiliations directly.

Palomar Health is California’s largest public healthcare district, operating independently from city and county governments to provide health services to residents.

Like many public healthcare districts, Palomar Health has struggled

the agreement. On Feb. 12, Moody’s downgraded Palomar Health’s rating to “Caa1” from “B2,” citing “further thinning of liquidity resulting in 15 to 20 days cash on hand and limited ability to meaningfully improve given ongoing significant cash flow losses.”

Although Palomar’s forbearance agreements reduce the risk of debt acceleration through January 2026, Moody’s said its weak liquidity threatens its shortterm financial viability. The ratings agency had previously downgraded Palomar’s rating from “Baa3” to “B2” in October.

fith and members Michael Pacheco, Terry Corrales and Linda Greer approved the one-year hiatus, while Edwards-Tate voted against it. Clark and Abbi Jahaaski abstained.

Edwards-Tate said she opposed the resolution because it included language that could revive the Mesa Rock agreement.

“I would never want that Feb. 24 agreement to be resurrected again because it is not in alignment with what our public healthcare district stands for,” she said.

with financial challenges exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Hospitals nationwide face staffing shortages, rising labor costs, inflation, supply chain disruptions and other economic hurdles.

Larger private nonprofit entities, such as Kaiser Permanente and Sharp HealthCare, have proven more resilient to these challenges.

After approving the Mesa Rock agreement last February, Palomar Health suffered a $165 million operating loss in fiscal year 2024. The district has two years to turn its finances around.

Given Palomar’s financial standing, Mesa Rock has not taken any of the 1% revenue it was entitled to under

Moody’s said high expenses, large physician subsidies and an increasing government-payer mix will continue to challenge the hospital’s performance. However, consulting assistance has identified areas for potential cost savings, including labor force reductions, revenue cycle improvements, physician enterprise efficiencies, supply chain management and purchased services savings.

Despite these financial struggles, Palomar maintains a strong market position and community support, which has helped fund major projects. However, Moody’s maintains a negative outlook, citing liquidity concerns and the risk of default, bankruptcy or liquidation.

Board Chair Jeff Grif-

Voters created public healthcare districts to address the needs of underserved communities. These districts provide essential health services and are governed by elected representatives.

Griffith said public healthcare districts are at a disadvantage in turning a profit. Of Palomar Health’s $750 million budget, only 3% comes from taxpayers, with the district left to compete in an open market in San Diego County’s highly competitive healthcare landscape.

He also disagreed with claims that the board relinquished its power.

“We built a kill switch,” Griffith said, explaining that the agreement could be dissolved if deemed unnecessary.

Griffith said the Mesa Rock agreement helped

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Reader ends 52-year print run

Local alt-weekly publication shifts to digital-only

By Leo Place

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DIEGO

— The San Diego Reader has placed its final print edition on local newsstands, as the alt-weekly publication of 52 years transitions to a digital-only model going forward.

Based in downtown San Diego, the Reader has provided articles, reviews and columns focused on news and politics, music, theatre, movies, food and more throughout San Diego County since 1972, when its first print edition debuted.

Editor and founder Jim Holman said this pivot has been a long time coming, following the 2008 recession and the continued loss of print advertisers experienced by many print publications.

Holman told The Coast News that while he loves the print format, it’s not what

most people want anymore.

“I have a sense of great relief. It wasn’t always this way, and I had different moments of grief, but it was clear we couldn’t keep doing it. I think it’s a great move

for everybody involved,” Holman said.

The cessation of the print Reader comes just weeks after Holman sold the publication to long-time writer and editor Matthew

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Lickona. At the age of 78, Holman said he was ready to pass the torch, and first offered it to his sales manager, who politely declined.

“I was explaining it to Matthew Lickona, and there was silence for a minute. Then I asked, do you want to buy it? And he said he wanted to keep this thing going,” Holman said.

Carlsbad tightens massage oversight

New regulations crack down on unlicensed sites

By Walker Armstrong CARLSBAD

Under the new regulations, all massage businesses and therapists must obtain a city-issued certificate and certification from the California Massage Therapy Council.

Carlsbad Police Capt. Jeff Smith presented the ordinance to the City Council earlier this month and said the amendment aims to streamline the licensing process, improve accountability and deter unauthorized businesses and individuals.

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Lickona, who joined the Reader in 1995, made the decision to end the print publication soon after taking charge. The final Feb. 13 print edition features a cover story about the Hotel Del Coronado and the persisting legacy of the 1959 film “Some Like It Hot” and its star, Marilyn Monroe.

— The city of Carlsbad has adopted new regulations to strengthen oversight of massage therapy businesses, a move city officials say is intended to protect residents from illicit parlors that serve as havens for unlicensed workers, illegal drugs, prostitution and other criminal activities.

On Friday, Mayor Keith Blackburn told The Coast News that the ordinance was a precautionary measure designed to improve public safety and enhance massage licensing requirements.

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In a post on X earlier this month, Lickona said he looked forward to discovering what the future holds.

“After 30 years of working at the San Diego Reader, I went and bought the thing. Looking forward to seeing what’s possible,” Lickona said.

“We did have an incident happen once a year ago where a massage person took advantage of a female client,” Blackburn said. “It came out of an abundance of caution to protect all residents from unlicensed massage providers.”

“This ordinance supplements existing state regulations for massage therapists, establishes local standards for massage businesses and massage therapists, and is intended to ensure public health, safety and welfare,” Smith said during the meeting, explaining that the department regularly verifies that licensed therapists operate legally.

The ordinance also establishes more precise criteria for license denials and revocations.

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Over the last 52 years, the Reader’s editions have spanned in size from the initial 12-page tabloid in October 1972 to a tome of more than 200 pages at its peak around the early aughts. In those larger editions, Holman noted that around half the pages were classified ads.

The alt-weekly’s last edition totals 40 pages.

In 2022, an employee at The Grotto Spa (also known as King Spa) in Bressi Ranch was arrested after a woman reported that she’d been sexually assaulted during a massage.

Carlsbad police arrested Yalong Liu, who had a felony sexual assault warrant for his arrest out of Texas.

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Holman said the Reader is well prepared for the digital landscape, with the website slowly growing at the same time that receptivity to print has decreased. In the past decade, Holman began digitizing all of the Reader’s past cover stories so that they are available online.

The Reader has featured nearly 800 contributing bylines over the years, according to its website, with 48 current writers. Most of them have worked for little to no pay, in exchange for the opportunity to publish long-form literary journalism, Holman said.

“They all work for peanuts. I think we’ll be able to keep them going. They love it almost as much as I do,” Holman said.

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After news of his arrest, two more individuals came forward to report sexual assault at the business.

In 2023, Peter Griffin, a former San Diego vice police detective, and several of his associates pleaded guilty in federal court to exploiting women by offering commercial sexual services under the guise of providing therapeutic massage at five illicit massage parlors in the greater San Diego area and Arizona.

The ordinance, which amends Carlsbad Municipal Code Chapter 5.16, introduces several changes, including stricter licensing requirements, in-person verification for massage therapists and expanded oversight by the Carlsbad Police Department.

Also, massage establishments must adhere to new operating hours, which are now standardized from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. Councilmember Priya Bhat-Patel supported the ordinance, emphasizing its role in preventing potential misuse of massage businesses.

“We want to make sure that [lawful businesses] are incentivized, and then those individuals that are unfortunately using these types of establishments for other unlawful reasons … we’re doing what we can to stop that in its tracks,” Bhat-Patel said.

The City Council approved the ordinance unanimously, having gone into effect after a second reading and final approval on Tuesday, “They’re just trying to make sure that if somebody’s been convicted of sex crimes, they’re not out giving massages in Carlsbad,” Blackburn said. “So it wasn’t necessarily anything specific, it was just the protection of our residents.”

SAN DIEGO READER, a free alt-weekly newspaper, is shifting to a digital-only format, ending its 52-year run in print. The publication was distributed to racks across San Diego County.

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Quail Meadows: ‘Under protest and duress’

Encinitas denies appeals, advances apartment project

By Walker Armstrong

ENCINITAS — In one of the more consequential meetings in recent history, the Encinitas City Council reluctantly voted to deny a pair of appeals to advance the controversial Quail Meadows Apartments project after hours of heated public testimony and tense deliberations.

In a 3-1 vote, the council upheld the Planning Commission’s approval of a 448-unit development on Quail Gardens Drive, which includes 90 affordable units, after denying two appeals by local groups Supporters Alliance for Environmental Responsibility (SAFER) and Encinitas Citizens for Responsible Development.

Mayor Bruce Ehlers called the decision a “Sophie’s choice” forced upon the city due to threats of litigation from developer Baldwin & Sons and the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD).

In his motion, Ehlers included language emphasizing that the council’s effective approval of the project was made “under protest and duress,” driven by legally questionable state policies that have stripped local discretion over housing projects.

“Our discretion has been usurped, possibly illegally, by the state through the forcing of unfunded mandates and threats of greater harm,” Ehlers said. “A ‘Sophie’s choice’ is not a choice.”

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has been usurped, possibly illegally,”

ra Kautz, a land use attorney with Goldfarb Lipman who regularly consults the city on housing matters, said the council had no realistic option to reject the project without exposing the city to lawsuits from developer Baldwin & Sons and HCD.

Kautz further noted that the state could also revoke the city’s certified Housing Element, triggering Builder’s Remedy, a pro-

vision allowing developers to bypass local zoning laws and build high-density projects of up to 160 units per acre in any part of the city, including in low-density residential areas.

Initially, the council was deadlocked 2-2, with Deputy Mayor Joy Lyndes recused from the proceedings. Ehlers urged a revote, explaining that a tie would still result in the project’s ap-

proval but without the inclusion of legal language needed for future challenges.

“This is an approval, too — a 2-2 tie,” Ehlers said. “If we agree that we’re at an impasse, we lose the statement in the motion that we could use for future legal action.”

Councilmember Luke Shaffer switched his vote to “yes” during the second round, ensuring the council’s motion could include

Body of man found in submerged car

By Samantha Nelson

BONSALL —

The body of a 21-year-old man who had been missing for nearly a month was found inside his car, which was discovered submerged in the San Luis Rey River, authorities said.

A vehicle belonging to Isaiah “Zae” Lowe, who has been missing for weeks, was found on Feb. 17, submerged in the river just south of state Route 76 near Interstate 15. The black Chevrolet Camaro with red stripes had been underwater due to recent rainfall, complicating recovery efforts.

Authorities delayed removing the car until the following morning due to nightfall. On Feb. 18, law enforcement pulled the vehicle from the river and found Lowe’s body inside.

Lowe was first reported missing to the Fallbrook Sheriff’s Substation on Jan. 24, two days after he was last seen. Surveillance footage captured him leaving his home in his car on Jan. 22 at 5:58 a.m.

According to the San Diego County Sheriff’s Office, deputies entered Lowe into

media, distributing flyers, and asking the community for help locating their son.

Law enforcement agencies across San Diego and Riverside counties assisted in the search, alongside private investigator Tony Campbell of AC Investigation, who volunteered his time to help the family.

Campbell interviewed Lowe’s friends in Murrieta, where he was believed to have been staying. However, none of them had heard from him.

yielded nothing. Days later, Lowe’s family returned to the location and made a crucial discovery.

During their second search, Lowe’s family reportedly found a large hole in the fence above a steep ravine leading into the river, located just north of Ramona Drive in Bonsall. Scattered across the area, they discovered black car debris and fender material marked with a red emblem — matching Lowe’s Camaro.

language to contest the state’s housing policies.

Councilmember Marco San Antonio supported the project both times, while Councilmember Jim O’Hara maintained his opposition, twice casting dissenting votes.

Craig Shaffer, an attorney representing Encinitas Citizens for Responsible Development (ECRD), confirmed an appeal would be filed with the California Coastal Commission, citing alleged violations of the California Coastal Act and the city’s Local Coastal Program.

“I think we can win at the Coastal Commission,” Ehlers said.

The council’s decision came after nearly five hours of public testimony, with residents packing the chambers and holding signs opposing the project. Emotions ran high as dozens of speakers expressed concerns about the project’s size, traffic impacts, environmental risks and potential to alter the community’s character.

“This is a massive urbanization effort that doesn’t fit with the fabric of our community,” one resident said.

Opponents also raised

environmental concerns, particularly regarding flooding risks and the project’s impact on local wetlands. Others nearby residents have criticized the developer’s drainage plan, calling it insufficient for stormwater management.

However, supporters, including affordable housing advocates and Baldwin & Sons, argued the project was essential for meeting the city’s state-mandated housing requirements and ensuring a mix of housing options.

Quail Meadows Apartments has undergone significant revisions since it was first proposed in 2022. The project, located on a 12-acre site at 185-225 Quail Gardens Drive, originally included 485 units. In response to community feedback, the developer reduced the total number of units to 448 and increased affordable units from 72 to 90, representing 25% of the project’s base density.

To address neighborhood concerns, Baldwin & Sons also lowered the building height from six stories to four and added 749 parking spaces — exceeding state minimum requirements. A

the missing person database and circulated a bulletin to law enforcement agencies across Southern California.

The Sheriff's Office told The Coast News on Feb. 10 that Lowe was not considered an “at-risk” missing person at the time of his disappearance.

In the weeks following his disappearance, Lowe’s phone remained off, and his bank accounts showed no activity, raising concerns for his family.

His parents launched their own search efforts, posting regularly on social

“They didn’t understand what was going on,” Campbell told The Coast News.

Using Lowe’s LoJack tracking system, Campbell and the family could retrace his vehicle’s movements before it disappeared.

“It showed his car going eastbound on SR-76 to the I-15 freeway, then doubling back before coming to South Mission Road and making a U-turn, then at that point, he’s heading east until all of a sudden the LoJack just stops,” Campbell said.

The loss of a tracking signal led the family and Campbell to search the area, though their initial efforts

“They’re looking around and see these black pieces of a car all over the place and some fender material with the red emblem on it,” Campbell said.

Lowe's mother immediately notified the Fallbrook Sheriff’s Substation, prompting authorities to revisit the scene.

The California Highway Patrol and the San Diego County Medical Examiner’s Office responded, and the Sheriff’s Search and Rescue (SAR) Volunteers and Reserves Dive Team assisted in the vehicle’s recovery.

The Medical Examiner’s Office will determine Lowe’s official cause of death.

AFTER FIVE hours of debate, the Encinitas City Council reluctantly voted to deny two appeals of Quail Meadows Apartments, advancing the controversial project. “Our discretion

Mayor Bruce Ehlers said. Photos by Walker Armstrong TURN TO QUAIL MEADOWS ON 30

A RENDERING of the 448-unit Quail Meadows Apartments project, which includes 90 affordable dwellings. Courtesy photo

ISAIAH ‘ZAE’ Lowe of Bonsall had been missing for nearly a month. Courtesy photo

Donkeys rounded up after day out in Vista

By Staff VISTA

— Eleven donkeys have safely returned to their ranch after they were found running loose in a busy area of Vista near Business Park Drive and Sycamore Avenue on Sunday afternoon.

San Diego Humane Society’s Humane Law Enforcement team received a call around 2:30 p.m. on Feb. 16 from the San Diego Sheriff’s Department requesting assistance with

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rounding up the donkeys.

At the scene, Humane Society officers worked alongside sheriff’s deputies to corral the donkeys into a parking lot of a vacant building, where they were later reunited with their owners. According to the Humane Society, it is still unclear as to how the donkeys escaped from their nearby ranch, but humane officers will follow up with the owners to gather more information.

quarterly Vista Magazine, and Outstanding Chamber Program for its Velocity Summer Internship Program.

Melissa Dillon to Vice President of Memory Care. Dillon was also recently recognized at the 2024 Memory Care Innovation Awards.

SEALS LACROSSE

STARS OF THE MONTH

Pets of the Week

PARAMORE is the pet of the week at Rancho Coastal Humane Society. She is a 3-year-old, 48-pound, female husky mix.

HONOR SOCIETY

Rebecca Goates of Encinitas was recently elected into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation's

The following students made the dean’s list at their respective schools: Jordan Schommer of Oceanside at Minnesota State Mankato; Allyson Evers of Encinitas at the University of Hartford in Connecticut; Taliah McKinnon of Escondido at Aurora University in Illinois; Carter Kermott of La Costa at Mercer University in Georgia; Whitney Ulrich of San Diego at the University of Tampa; Ava Milanowski of San Marcos and David Foster and Alexandria Washington of Oceanside at Iowa State University; and Brianna Millican of San Diego, Grace Pollard of San Marcos, Neve Walker of Rancho Santa Fe and Greer Wetmore of Encinitas at Seton Hall University in New Jersey.

HEALTH INSURANCE

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

• Conducting home vacation security checks

• Assisting with traffic control

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

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

• Performing other duties as needed

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

oldest and most selective all-discipline collegiate honor society, at Texas Tech University.

WOMEN IN TECH

San Pasqual High School seniors Alice Kuznetsov and Alena Nguyen were recognized by the National Center for Women & Information Technology for their achievements in computing and technology. Kuznetsov earned a national honorable mention in the NCWIT Aspirations in Computing High School Awards, while Nguyen was named a regional award winner.

VISTA CHAMBER

The Vista Chamber of Commerce won two prestigious awards from the Western Association of Chamber Executives: Best Newsletter/Magazine (Small Chamber) for its

The Encinitas Chamber of Commerce recognized the following students as stars of the month for February: Stefan Grossfeld of Canyon Crest Academy, Riley Platenberg of La Costa Canyon High School, Joel Perez of San Dieguito High School Academy, Lia Doaniass of Sunset High School and Gary Ying of Torrey Pines High School.

POWER GRANTS

San Diego Community Power, San Diego Foundation and Calpine Community Energy will award $600,000 in grants to local nonprofits to fund projects or programs that contribute to a sustainable future for the San Diego region. Proposed projects or programs must serve Community Power customers in Chula Vista, Encinitas, Imperial Beach, La Mesa, National City and San Diego as well as unincorporated communities in San Diego County.

FOOTBALL PARTNERSHIP

California Bank & Trust has started a multiyear commitment with San Diego Football Club as an elite Chrome Club Partner. The sponsorship also names CB&T as the official bank of the football club as the team gears up for its inaugural 2025 Major League Soccer season in San Diego.

MEMORY CARE

Senior Resource Group, LLC, a developer and operator of luxury senior living communities, has promoted

The San Diego Seals have signed former Notre Dame standout Pat Kavanagh to a two-year contract. Kavanagh was named the winner of the 2024 Tewaaraton Award and led Notre Dame to a second straight national championship while scoring a career-high and team-leading 80 points. He was also named the Atlantic Coast Conference Offensive Player of the Year while earning All-America honors from the United State Intercollegiate Lacrosse Association and All-ACC accolades.

RESTAURANT DESIGNER

Michael Benson of Encinitas, president of the Southern California Restaurant Design Group, a subsidiary of Johnson-Lancaster, will serve as president of New Las Vegas Restaurant Design Group.

COOK VOLKSWAGEN

The service team at Herman Cook Volkswagen in Encinitas has earned the top ranking in the Pacific Region for the Volkswagen Customer Satisfaction Index in 2024 over 110 other dealers.

CZECH PUPPETS

Carlsbad Sister City

Ambassadors recently brought Czech Republic puppeteers Jan and Votya to perform their children’s play, “The Magic Schoolbag,” at Magnolia Elementary School. The puppeteers flew 6,000 miles from Carlsbad’s sister city, Karlsovy Vary, Czech Republic, to perform in San Francisco, Los Angeles, San Diego and Carlsbad.

Paramore was picked up as a stray and taken to a crowded shelter. When nobody came to reclaim her, she was transferred to RCHS through Friends of County Animal Shelters.

Her report card says she is energetic, outgoing and a chatty lady who loves to be around people. She would be a good match for an active family looking for a hiking buddy.

Paramore’s $145 adoption fee includes a medical exam, neuter, upto-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 760-753-6413 or visit SDpets.org.

DIAMOND is the San Diego Humane Society’s pet of the week. She is a 1-year-old shepherd mix.

Diamond is a joyful and affectionate pup once she gets to know someone. She shines during playtime, chasing toys and zooming all around the yard. Due to her shy nature and excitable behavior, Diamond is looking for a home without young kids where she can feel safe and secure.

She has a mixed history with other dogs and prefers a home without small animals due to her prey drive. If you have another dog, bring them along to meet her so the shelter can ensure they get along.

She is potty trained, but may need to polish that skill in a new environment.

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

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

SAN PASQUAL High School seniors Alice Kuznetsov and Alena Nguyen were recognized by the National Center for Women & Information Technology. Courtesy photo

A HUMANE SOCIETY staffer helps corral donkeys from a nearby ranch running loose near Business Park Drive and Sycamore Avenue in Vista on Sunday. Courtesy photo/SD Humane Society

County breaks ground on new Bonsall park

Project’s Phase 1 converts 24 acres of open space

By Samantha Nelson BONSALL

— The county has broken ground on the new Bonsall Community Park, a project that will provide the small but growing community with recreational space, sports fields, playgrounds and other amenities.

The county acquired the 63-acre former San Luis Rey Downs golf course off Camino Del Rey in Bonsall approximately 10 years ago.

The site is one of two active recreation parks identified in the San Luis Rey River Park Master Plan, a 20-plus-year county plan that consists of more than 1,700 acres of parks, multi-use trails, staging areas and open space along the San Luis Rey River between Interstate 15 and the Old Bonsall Bridge.

The Bonsall Community Park site was selected because it is located in a more populated area near Bonsall Elementary School, Bonsall Community Center, several housing developments and state Route 76.

The other active park site, a 68-acre development in Fallbrook, is planned off Dulin Road near Interstate 15 and will feature sports fields, trails, a disc golf course, a dog park and picnic areas.

According to county officials, the new parks align with the county’s goal of providing 3 acres of local public parkland for every 1,000 residents. Bonsall Community Park will be the first designated public

park in the community.

“It’s been a long time coming,” County Supervisor Jim Desmond said at a Feb. 18 groundbreaking ceremony.

The county awarded a construction contract in December for the park’s first phase, which will develop 24 acres into recreational space. Planned amenities include:

• Sidewalk and inter-

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section improvements to Camino Del Rey

• Two new vehicle access points to the park

• Soccer fields

• Large, shaded playground

• Shaded picnic shelters with picnic tables

• Open lawn areas

• Restroom/park office building

• Dedicated area for two volunteer hosts to live

• Walking paths and benches

• Drought tolerant, low maintenance landscaping and efficient irrigation system

• Bike parking

• Park monument signs and an informational kiosk, and

• Biofiltration basins to provide stormwater management.

The county expects to

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open the park in summer 2026 and plans to hold a ceremony to mark the occasion. Surrounding trails will remain open during construction unless deemed unsafe for users or workers.

Bonsall Unified School District officials welcomed the park’s development, particularly its sports fields.

“Right now, we don’t have soccer fields close by,” Superintendent Heather Golly said. “We don’t have anything like this in our area.”

The park will also provide outdoor educational opportunities for the district’s largest elementary school.

“The park will be an extension of our schools,” Golly said.

Golly, who has lived in San Marcos for two decades, said she has seen the benefits of community parks firsthand.

“Having that safe, fun place for families, students and community is essential,” she said. “As we move forward, I’m looking forward to our Bonsall Unified families building lasting memories for generations to come. I can’t wait to see our

students and neighbors enjoying this space together.”

While the project has drawn broad community support, some equestrian groups have raised concerns that their needs were overlooked.

Riders have criticized the lack of an equestrian staging area, particularly given the park’s proximity to an equestrian trail system. Some have also expressed frustration over feeling excluded from public discussions about the project.

According to the county, the first phase of construction does not include an equestrian staging area, but county staff are working with equestrian groups to explore potential locations in future phases of the San Luis Rey River Park Master Plan.

“I know we haven’t made everybody happy with this park, but we got most people happy, and there’s still work to be done,” Desmond said. “We still have some horse issues and things, and we want to accommodate people, so I know we’ll be working on that.”

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SAN DIEGO County Senior Park Ranger Danni Cardiff and Mutaah the great horned owl, top, and Bonsall Unified School District Superintendent Heather Golly, bottom right, attended a Feb. 18 groundbreaking ceremony for Bonsall Community Park. Photos by Samantha Nelson

SUPERVISOR JIM Desmond and other officials break ground on the Bonsall Community Park. Photo by Samantha Nelson

CITY OF ENCINITAS DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT

505 S. Vulcan Avenue, Encinitas, CA 92024

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

City Hall Hours: Monday through Thursday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM and every other Friday (02/21, 03/07, etc.) 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM

NOTICE OF PENDING ACTION ON ADMINISTRATIVE APPLICATIONS AND COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMITS

1. PROJECT NAME: Diana Street Accessory Dwelling Unit; CASE NUMBER: CDPNF-007825-2025; FILING DATE: January 15, 2025; APPLICANT: Dan Floit; LOCATION: 131 Diana Street Unit 13 (APN: 254-302-15); PROJECT DESCRIPTION: A coastal development permit for the construction of a new 800-square foot accessory dwelling unit; ZONING/OVERLAY: Residential 11 (R-11)/Coastal Overlay Zone; ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS: The project is exempt from further environmental review pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15303(a), which exempts the construction of a new accessory dwelling unit. The project meets this criterion. None of the exceptions in Section 15300.2 of the CEQA Guidelines exists and no historical resources will be impacted by the proposed development.

STAFF CONTACT: Santos Perez, Contract Assistant Planner: (760) 633-2799 or sperez@encinitasca.gov

2. PROJECT NAME: La Costa Avenue Accessory Dwelling Unit; CASE NUMBER: CDPNF-007850-2025; FILING DATE: January 27, 2025; APPLICANT: Kishore Seendripu; LOCATION: 233 La Costa Avenue (APN: 216-052-71); PROJECT DESCRIPTION: A coastal development permit for the construction of a new 1,193-square foot accessory dwelling unit; ZONING/OVERLAY: Residential 3 North 101 Speci c Plan (NR-3)/Special Study, Specifc Plan, Scenic/Visual Corridor, and Coastal Overlay Zones; ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS: The project is exempt from further environmental review pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15303(a), which exempts the construction of a new accessory dwelling unit. The project meets this criterion. None of the exceptions in Section 15300.2 of the CEQA Guidelines exists and no historical resources will be impacted by the proposed development.

STAFF CONTACT: Santos Perez, Contract Assistant Planner: (760) 633-2799 or sperez@encinitasca.gov

PRIOR TO 5:00 PM ON MONDAY, MARCH 3, 2025, ANY INTERESTED PERSON MAY REVIEW THE APPLICATION AND PRESENT TESTIMONY, ORALLY OR IN WRITING, TO THE DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT. WRITTEN TESTIMONY IS PREFERRED IN ORDER TO HAVE A RECORD OF THE COMMENTS RECEIVED.

If additional information is not required, the Development Services Department will render a determination on the application, pursuant to Section 2.28.090 of the City of Encinitas Municipal Code, after the close of the review period. An Appeal of the Department’s determination accompanied by the appropriate ling fee may be led within 10-calendar days from the date of the determination. Appeals will be considered by the City Council pursuant to Chapter 1.12 of the Municipal Code. Any ling of an appeal will suspend this action as well as any processing of permits in reliance thereon in accordance with Encinitas Municipal Code Section 1.12.020(D)(1) until such time as an action is taken on the appeal.

The above items are located within the Coastal Zone and require the issuance of a regular coastal development permit. The action of the Development Services Director on both items may not be appealed to the California Coastal Commission.

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

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CITY OF ENCINITAS

DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT

LEGAL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BY THE CITY COUNCIL

Housing and Community Development Activities

Draft FY 2025-29 Consolidated Plan, and FY 2025-26 Funding Recommendations for the Community Development Block Program (CDBG)

PLACE OF MEETING:

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

IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT/SECTION 504 REHABILITATION ACT OF 1973 AND TITLE VI, THIS AGENCY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PUBLIC ENTITY AND DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, ETHNIC ORIGIN, NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEX, RELIGION, VETERANS STATUS OR PHYSICAL OR MENTAL DISABILITY IN EMPLOYMENT OR THE PROVISION OF SERVICE. IF YOU REQUIRE SPECIAL ASSISTANCE TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS MEETING, PLEASE CONTACT THE CITY CLERK AT (760) 633-2601 AT LEAST 72 HOURS PRIOR TO THE MEETING. PARA ASISTENCIA EN ESPAÑOL, POR FAVOR LLAME AL (760) 943-2150.

It is hereby given that the City Council will conduct a Public Hearing on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at 6:00 p.m., or as soon as possible thereafter, to discuss the following item of the City of Encinitas:

PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The City Council will provide comments on the Draft FY 202529 Consolidated Plan prior to the release for public comment and authorize the allocation of CDBG funds for incorporation into the draft FY 2025-26 Annual Action Plan, funded through the federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program. The Consolidated Plan identi es the housing and community development needs, strategies and proposed implementation actions for the ve-year period of July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2030. The City of Encinitas expects to receive a FY 2025-26 grant award of approximately $273,084. ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS: The action before the City Council is to consider funding for eligible projects under the federal CDBG program which is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to Section 15060(c)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines because it is not de ned as a “project” under Section 15378(b)(5). The funding activity will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment. STAFF CONTACT: Cindy Schubert, Management Analyst: (760) 633-2726 or cschubert@encinitasca.gov

The draft FY 2025-29 Consolidated Plan, draft FY 2025-26 Annual Action Plan, and the amendment to the Citizen and Community Participation Plan will be available for public review and comment from March 13, 2025 through April 12, 2025 at https://www.encinitasca. gov/government/departments/development-services/policy-planning-housing/housing/housing-resources under “Community Development Block Grant Program.” Hard copies will also be available for review at the City’s Development Services Department located at City Hall, Encinitas Community Center, and Encinitas and Cardi public libraries.

For further information, please contact sta with questions or to provide comments. The agenda report will be available on the Agendas and Webcasts webpage at least 72 hours prior to the public hearing at: https://www.encinitasca.gov/government/agendas-webcasts. The public may also provide comments at the Public Hearing on March 12, 2025.

La presentación será en inglés. Llame al (760) 943-2150 antes del 10 de marzo si necesita servicios de traducción durante la presentación. Para obtener más información, comuníquese con Cindy Schubert, analista de gestion, por correo electrónico a cschubert@encinitasca.gov. Para asistencia en español, por favor llame al (760) 633-2726.

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CONTRACTORS LICENSE:

The Contractor shall possess at the time the contract is awarded, the following licenses: California Contractor/Subcontractor License Class C-27 (required). TERM Maximum of ve (5) years.

AVAILABILITY OF DOCUMENTS

The City uses PlanetBids to post and receive bids/proposals. Only vendors that are registered will be eligible to submit a bid/ proposal for formal solicitations with the City. PlanetBids is accessible via the City’s website and direct link provided below and provides all documents at no cost to bidders/proposers. http://www.san-marcos.net OR https://www.planetbids. com/portal/portal. cfm?CompanyID=39481

GENERAL The company to whom the Contract is awarded, and any subcontractor under such company, shall hereby ensure that minority and women business enterprises will be a orded full opportunity to submit bids for subcontracts. Further, there shall be no discrimination in employment practices on the basis of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical handicap, medical condition, marital status, age, or sex. 02/21/2024 CN 30126

CITY OF SAN MARCOS REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (IFB CONBID 25-04)

RICHMAR PARK PHASE

II SHADE STRUCTURE INSTALLATION PROJECT

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY

GIVEN that the City of San Marcos, hereinafter referred to as Agency or City, invites proposals for the above stated Project and will be available on line via PlanetBids. Proposals are due up to the hour of 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 18, 2025.

PRE-PROPOSAL MEETING

None.

WORK DESCRIPTION

The work generally consists of new construction of a shade structure over an existing playground. Construction of the shade structure will include installation of posts, shade fabric and engineered wood ber. A detailed Scope of Work can be found in the IFB Documents.

LOCATION OF WORK

Richmar Park located at 110 Richmar Avenue in San Marcos, California.

ESTIMATED BUDGET

The estimated overall budget is

$272,000.00.

PROJECT FUNDING

This project is funded in whole or in part with Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), subject to the Provisions in the IFB.

TERM Twenty-Five (25) Working Days.

CONTRACTORS LICENSE

PREVAILING WAGE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, payment of prevailing wages and compliance with the California Labor Code Sections 1770 et seq is required for this project. In addition, this Project is funded in part by a grant from the United States of Housing and Urban Development and the successful bidder will be required to comply with the Federal Davis-Bacon Act requirements. The Contractor will be required to comply with all of the terms and conditions (including Federal and State General Prevailing Wage requirements) prescribed for Contractor performing public works construction projects. In all instances where Federal, State, and Local Prevailing Wages for a given craft di er, the higher Prevailing Wage rate shall be paid.

DIR REGISTRATION Under SB 854, contractors and subcontractors performing work on public works contracts are required to register with the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) on an annual basis (July 1-June 30). All contractors and subcontractors submitting bids will be required to have registered in advance with the DIR and must meet the minimum program quali cations necessary to be eligible to work on public works

The Contractor shall possess at the time the contract is awarded, a California Contractors license classi cation Type A – General Engineering or Type C-61/D-3 Awnings.

projects pursuant to Labor Code section 1725.5 and Public Contract Code Section 4104.

AVAILABILITY OF DOCUMENTS The City uses PlanetBids to post and receive bids/proposals. Only vendors that are registered will be eligible to submit a bid/proposal for formal solicitations with the City. PlanetBids is accessible via the City’s website and direct link provided below and provides all documents at no cost to bidders/ proposers. http://www.san-marcos.net OR https://www.planetbids. com/portal/portal. cfm?CompanyID=39481

GENERAL The company to whom the Contract is awarded, and any subcontractor under such company, shall hereby ensure that minority and women business enterprises will be a orded full opportunity to submit bids for subcontracts. Further, there shall be no discrimination in employment practices on the basis of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical handicap, medical condition, marital status, age, or sex. 02/21/2025 CN 30130

CITY OF DEL MAR NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Monday, the 3rd day of

March, 2025, at 4:30 p.m., (or as soon thereafter as practicable) in the City of Del Mar Town Hall, 1050 Camino del Mar, Del Mar, California, the City Council will conduct a public hearing on the following:

Adoption of a Resolution

Establishing the Underground Utility District 1A (Stratford Court South) Date by Which Properties Must Be Ready to Receive Underground Service

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

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

Background On July 12, 2021, the City Council authorized formation of Utility Undergrounding District (UUD) 1A (Stratford

Court South). UUD 1A includes 56 poles and 7,500 linear feet of overhead conversion to 11,165 linear feet of underground trench from 4th Street to 12th Street, including 227 properties and 464 residences. Fifty-four properties require undergrounding of their private service lateral at the expense of the property owner. The City has previously noti ed these property owners.

The City’s Contractor has completed most of the contract work for this project, and the next step is for those noti ed property owners of the UUD to install lateral conduits. Afterwards, the utility companies will complete installing their wire and then proceed with removing the utility poles. A ected property owners have been noti ed and will receive a copy of the adopted resolution.

If you have questions about the information in this notice, please contact Martin Boyd, Email: mboyd@delmar.ca.us, Phone: 858-375-9531

/s/Sarah Krietor, Administrative Services Manager/ City Clerk

Date: February 13, 2025

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CITY OF SAN MARCOS REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (PW RFP 25-04) PLAYGROUND ENGINEERED WOOD FIBER (EWF) DELIVERY AND INSTALLATION SERVICES

PUBLIC NOTICE IS

HEREBY GIVEN that the City of San Marcos, hereinafter referred to as Agency or City, invites proposals for the above stated Project and will be available online via PlanetBids.

Proposals are due up to the hour of 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 5, 2025.

PRE-PROPOSAL MEETING – None.

WORK DESCRIPTION The work consists of delivery and installation of engineered wood ber services.

LOCATION OF WORK

Various locations throughout the City of San Marcos, CA.

ESTIMATED BUDGET The estimated overall budget is $500,000.00.

PREVAILING WAGE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, payment of prevailing wages and compliance with the California Labor Code Sections 1770 et seq is required for this project. The Contractor will be required to comply with all of the terms and conditions (including State General Prevailing Wage requirements) prescribed for Contractor performing public works construction projects.

DIR REGISTRATION Under SB 854, contractors and subcontractors performing work on public works contracts are required to register with the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) on an annual basis (July 1-June 30). All contractors and subcontractors submitting bids will be required to have registered in advance with the DIR and must meet the minimum program quali cations necessary to be eligible to work on public works projects pursuant to Labor Code section 1725.5 and Public Contract Code Section 4104.

Title Order No. : 15952423 Trustee Sale No. : 87671 Loan No. : 399392697 APN : 160-230-11-00 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 3/4/2022 . UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 3/17/2025 at 10:30 AM, CALIFORNIA TD SPECIALISTS, AS TRUSTEE as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 3/14/2022 as Instrument No. 20220113800 in book N/A, page N/A RE-RECORDED JUL 16, 2024 INSTRUMENT# 2024-0180382 of o cial records in the O ce of the Recorder of San Diego County, California, executed by: SONNY INVESTMENTS, LLC, A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY , as Trustor QUANTA FINANCE, LLC, A CALIFORNIA LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY , as Bene ciary WILL 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, savings association, or savings bank speci ed in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state). At: At the entrance to the East County Regional Center by the statue, 250 E. Main Street, El Cajon, CA 92020, NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE – continued all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County, California describing the land therein: LOT 11 OF EL DORADO HEIGHTS, IN THE CITY OF OCEANSIDE, COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, ACCORDING TO MAP THEREOF NO. 5612, FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAN DIEGO COUNTY, AUGUST 16, 1965. EXCEPT THEREFROM ALL OIL, GAS, MINERAL AND OTHER HYDROCARBON

SUBSTANCES, LYING BELOW A DEPTH OF 500 FEET, WITHOUT THE RIGHT OF SURFACE ENTRY. The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 314 SOUTH CAMINO REAL OCEANSIDE, CA 92058. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to-wit: $1,801,850.24 (Estimated). Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this gure prior to sale. The bene ciary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election of Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located and more than three months have elapsed since such recordation. DATE: 2/14/2025 CALIFORNIA TD SPECIALISTS, AS TRUSTEE, as Trustee 8190 EAST KAISER BLVD., ANAHEIM HILLS, CA 92808 PHONE: 714283-2180 FOR TRUSTEE SALE INFORMATION LOG ON TO: www.stoxposting. com CALL: 844-477-7869

PATRICIO S. INCE’, VICE PRESIDENT CALIFORNIA TD SPECIALIST IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. “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 on a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned o may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying o all liens senior to the lien being auctioned o , before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of the outstanding lien that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s o ce or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, bene ciary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 844-477-7869, or visit this internet Web site www. stoxposting.com, using the le number assigned to this case

T.S.# 87671. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be re ected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale.”

For sales conducted after January 1, 2021: 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 (844) 477-7869, or visit this internet website www. STOXPOSTING.com, using the le number assigned to this case 87671 to nd the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid; by remitting the funds and a davit described in Section 2924m(c) of the Civil Code; so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. STOX 950386_87671 02/21/2025, 02/28/2025, 03/07/2025 CN 30135

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No. 17-20401-SP-CA

Title No. 170420892-CA-VOI

A.P.N. 158-231-38-00 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 10/14/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, (cashier’s check(s) must be made payable to National Default Servicing Corporation), drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank speci ed in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state; will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. The sale will be made in an “as is” condition, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Trustor: Brendan Ramos and Marlise Ramos, husband and wife as joint tenants Duly Appointed Trustee: National Default Servicing Corporation Recorded

10/25/2005 as Instrument No. 2005-0921315 (or Book, Page) of the O cial Records of San Diego County, California. Date of Sale:: 03/12/2025 at 10:00 AM Place of Sale: At the entrance to the East County Regional Center by statue, 250 E. Main Street, El Cajon, CA 92020

Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $382,485.59 Street Address or other common designation of real property: 237 Avenida Marguarita, Oceanside, CA 92057 A.P.N.: 158-231-3800 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the bene ciary within 10 days of the date of rst publication of this Notice of Sale. 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 requirements of California Civil Code Section 2923.5(b)/2923.55(c) were ful lled when the Notice of Default was recorded. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS:

If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned o may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying o all liens senior to the lien being auctioned o , before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s o ce or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, bene ciary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 866-539-4173 or visit this internet website www. ndscorp.com/sales, using the le number assigned to this case 17-20401-SP-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be re ected in the telephone information or on the internet 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 a “representative of all eligible tenant buyers” you may be able to 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

CITY OF CARLSBAD

Summary of Ordinance No. CS-486 per Government Code §36933(c)

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CARLSBAD

MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 5.16 MASSAGE SERVICES

The Ordinance would amend Carlsbad Municipal Code Chapter 5.16 regarding massage services. Current city regulations require massage therapists doing business in Carlsbad to be certi ed by the California Massage Therapy Council, and massage businesses must obtain a city-issued certi cate of registration con rming that all their therapists are state-certi ed. The ordinance also establishes health and safety standards and operating hours and empowers city o cials to inspect establishments for compliance, with violations potentially resulting in penalties or revocation of a certi cate of registration to legally do business in the city.

The changes to the ordinance are intended to streamline the licensing process, detect and deter unauthorized massage businesses and massage therapists at the application phase, improve accountability for massage businesses and therapists that are issued a city certi cate of registration and allow o -premises massages at approved locations.

A summary of the sections to be amended and the proposed changes include:

Section 5.16.020

• De nes “o -premises massage” as the engaging in or carrying out of a massage for compensation or consideration of any type at a customer’s residence or workplace location designated by the customer and not at a xed place of business, that is, the massage establishment location from where the massage business regularly conducts its operations.

• De nes “o -premises massage location” as the customer’s residence or workplace location where an o -premises massage is provided. Another section of the ordinance provides that o -premises massages may not be given inside any hotel room, motel room, vehicle or commercial establishment, except at a workplace designated by the patron. Mobile massage establishments are also not permitted under the ordinance.

• Section 5.16.080

• Includes new language that requires massage business and massage therapist applicants to obtain their city certicates of registration in person and to present government-issued identi cation to verify their identity.

• Requires all massage therapists working at a proposed massage business to be issued individual certi cates of registration before the business can be issued a certi cate of registration.

• Requires the applicant to provide the addresses where the massage services will be conducted and/or the address of the business o ce for an o -premises massage business.

• Does not require a zoning consistency veri cation for a massage business that solely provides o -premises massage services. All other massage business applications must still be reviewed by the Planning Department to ensure that massage services are an allowable use in the proposed business location.

Section 5.16.090

• Includes language establishing that the Police Department oversees the review process for applications for certicates of registration, including enforcement authority.

• Prevents any applicant/owner from being granted a certi cate of registration if a background check shows that within ten years preceding the application, they:

o Have been required to register as a sex o ender under the provisions of California Penal Code Section 290.

o Were convicted of certain speci ed crimes, such as prostitution, and/or have been subject to an injunction for certain nuisance actions within the last 10 years.

o Have been subject to a temporary restraining order or other court order under the state’s Red Light Abatement Law within the last ten years.

• Places a ve-year re-application bar on any applicant who made a material misrepresentation in an application for a massage certi cate of registration or concerning any other document or information required by the city for the application.

• Allows the city to deny a certi cate of registration to applicants who had any individual or business massage permit or license with any agency or jurisdiction revoked, restricted or suspended within the last ve years.

• Places a one-year bar on any applicant/owner or lessee of a massage business seeking a certi cate of registration who has, within the last year:

o Been in violation of the city’s massage ordinance or any similar criminal, civil or administrative ordinance, law, rule or regulation related to the operation of massage establishments.

o Failed to correct massage-related violations within the speci ed compliance period.

o Had a certi cate of registration-business revoked for violating the city’s massage ordinance.

o Been issued a notice of revocation of their certi cate of registration or other administrative notice while any appeal of the revocation or ne is pending or has outstanding code violations or outstanding nes. The oneyear prohibition from applying for a certi cate of registration will be lifted once all such code violations have been corrected and all related nes have been paid.

• Prevents any applicant/owner from being granted a certi cate of registration if any of the massage therapists who will be employed at or provide services at the massage establishment have any of the disqualifying circumstances outlined above. This requirement is intended to prevent massage therapists who have violated massage laws and other code requirements from continuing to provide massage services under di erent business names and/or locations in the city.

• Provides the process for denial of a certi cate of registration. (Many of the grounds for denial mirror the grounds for revocation of a certi cate of registration).

Section 5.16.120

• Prohibits the transfer of certi cates of registration to other businesses or individuals.

Section 5.16.130

• Requires massage businesses and therapists to notify the police department of any changes from their certi cate of registration application, such as business ownership, employment and mailing address.

• Provides that a new or amended certi cate of registration would be issued with the reported changes.

Section 5.16.140

• Designates the hours of operation for an on-premises massage establishment and for o -premises massage services.

Section 5.16.210

• Establishes that the Police Department will schedule an appeal hearing within 10 to 20 calendar days after it receives a request for a hearing on a denial or revocation of a certi cate of registration. This hearing will follow the procedures for all other administrative hearings, per Carlsbad Municipal Code Chapter 1.10.

Other proposed changes to the ordinance were made to improve its organization and clarify certain requirements.

PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a Regular Meeting of the City of Carlsbad City Council on the 11th day of February 2025, by the following vote, to wit:

AYES: Blackburn, Bhat-Patel, Acosta, Burkholder, Shin.

NAYS: None.

ABSTAIN: None.

ABSENT: None.

PUBLISH DATE: Feb. 21, 2025

City of Carlsbad | City Council

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 888-264-4010, or visit this internet website www. ndscorp.com, using the le number assigned to this case 17-20401-SP-CA to nd the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as a “representative of all eligible tenant buyers” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for

advice regarding this potential right to purchase. *Pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code, the potential rights described herein shall apply only to public auctions taking place on or after January 1, 2021, through December 31, 2025, unless later extended.

Date: 02/04/2025 National Default Servicing Corporation c/o Ti any and Bosco, P.A., its agent, 1455 Frazee Road, Suite 820 San Diego, CA 92108 Toll Free Phone: 888-264-4010

Sales Line 866-539-4173; Sales Website: www.ndscorp.com Connie Hernandez, Trustee Sale Representative A-4834299 02/14/2025, 02/21/2025, 02/28/2025 CN 30097

Notice of Public Sale

Notice is hereby given that Security Public Storage at

1501 South Coast Highway Oceanside, CA 92054 will sell the contents of the storage units listed below at a public auction to satisfy a lien placed on the contents (pursuant to Division 8 Chapter 10 Sec 21700-21716 of the California Codes). The sale will take place at the website www.StorageTreasures.com on 3/12/2025 at 12:00pm. The sale will be conducted under the direction of Christopher Rosa (Bond-3112562) and www. StorageTreasures.com on behalf of the facility’s management. Units will be available for viewing prior to the sale on www.StorageTreasures.com. Contents will be sold for cash only to the highest bidder. A 10-15% buyer’s premium will be charged and possibly a cleaning deposit per unit. All sales are nal. Seller reserves the right to withdraw the property at any time before the sale or to

refuse any bids. The property to be sold is described as “general household items” unless otherwise noted.

Tenant Name Bleecker, Geo rey Costa, Melissa Hall, Brandon Kelly, Patricia Ann Kelly, Patricia Ann Mellor, Dylan Puckett, James William Rademacher, Lawrence Ridling, Krystal Wenzel, Jesse Purchased goods are sold as is and must be removed within 48 hours from time and date of

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Vista football players protest layoff of coach

By Leo Place

VISTA — The Vista Unified School District board room was packed with emotional students and parents last week speaking in support of Vista High School varsity football coach David Faatuiese, after his contract was not renewed for next season.

Faatuiese, known by the community as Coach Vika, was hired for the head coach role in April 2023. His arrival ushered in a new era for the football program, following an investigation that found a pattern of misconduct by some athletes within the program and resulted in a restructuring of its coaching staff.

Word spread in early February that Faautiese had been laid off from his coaching role, with little explanation from the district. Community members crowded the district board meeting on Feb. 7 to demand answers and speak about Faatuise’s positive impact.

Student athletes, some speaking through tears, said Faatuiese supported them both on and off the field, encouraged them to keep up with their schoolwork and helped them to become men of character.

“It’s been hard for us to deal with all this adversity the past couple years,” said VHS junior Preston Schreiber. “Coach Vika brought back Big Red football. I am

thankful to call him my coach. The past couple of days have been hard for us as a team and a community.”

Other athletes said the program itself has benefitted from Faatuiese’s leadership. He brought the Panthers to the semifinals of the CIF San Diego Division V playoffs, and the team finished 4-8 for the 2024 season, its best record in the past three years.

“We will not watch this

program fall right as it was getting back to the glory it once had,” said VHS senior Preston Carrasco.

The Vista Unified School District did not provide responses to inquiries from The Coast News about ending Faatuiese’s contract. However, VHS Principal Megan Ratliff told the San Diego Union-Tribune last week that the school “decided to go in a different direction with football.”

Faatuiese continues

to be employed as an education specialist at Vista High. He could not be reached for an interview before deadline.

Sean Hayes, who also coaches VHS football, said Faatuise inherited a “program in disarray” and has turned it into something positive.

“He inherited something that was broken, and what he did over the past few years was fix something,” Hayes said.

Previous head coach David Bottom was placed on administrative leave in September 2022 after a video, which appeared to show a student being assaulted by other students in the VHS football locker room, ignited community outrage.

An independent investigation into the school’s football program found a pattern of misconduct among a small number of team members.

“While we are not able to publicly discuss details regarding discipline, I assure our community that consequences have been and are currently being imposed on a number of student athletes in accordance with district policies, CIF regulations, and the law,” Superintendent Matt Doyle said in a statement at the time.

Doyle also said that the district would be “restructuring the VHS football

coaching staff.”

Jerry Garrett was named interim coach until Faatuiese was hired.

Faatuiese played varsity football at Vista High before returning to coach the team. He also played collegiately at the University of Montana from 2015 to 2019.

San Diego FC routs Red Bulls for first MLS win

The San Diego Football Club recorded its first victory over an MLS opponent after two losses, defeating the New York Red Bulls, 6-0, in a Coachella Valley Invitational game in Indio on Feb. 15 with Anders Dreyer scoring in the eighth and 61st minutes.

Hirving “Chucky’’ Lozano. had a goal and two assists, Luca de la Torre scored in the 40th minute and assisted on Dreyer’s 61st-minute goal and Marcus Ingvartsen scored in the 64th-minute off an assist by Lozano. Emmanuel Boateng completed the scoring on a penalty kick in the 90th minute.

San Diego FC is set to play its regular-season opener Feb. 23 against the reigning MLS Cup champion Los Angeles Galaxy in Carson.

— City News Service

MEMBERS OF the Vista High School varsity football team showed up in support of varsity head coach David “Vika” Faatuiese last week after his contract was not renewed for another season. Photo by Rudy Schmoke

FORMER VHS football coach David Faatuiese. Courtesy photo

Cal Fire official stabbed

By City News Service

RAMONA — Detec-

tives investigating the fatal stabbing of a Cal Fire captain in her Ramona home “are treating this case as a potential domestic-violence incident,’’ a sheriff’s lieutenant said Wednesday.

Deputies responding to a report of an assault about 9 p.m. Monday found Rebecca “Becky’’ Marodi, 49, mortally wounded at her residence in the 20200 block of Rancho Villa Road, north of state Route 78 and west of Pine Street, according to the San Diego County Sheriff’s Office.

Marodi, who had worked for the state firefighting agency for more than 30 years, died at the scene. Authorities have not publicly identified a suspect in the case, though investigators “suspect that the victim knew the perpetrator,’’ sheriff’s Lt. Michael Krugh said.

“Currently, the motivation and circumstances surrounding the homicide remain unclear, and detectives are diligently gathering more information to establish the facts of the case,’’ Krugh said.

Marodi worked for Cal Fire primarily in Riverside County, but also served stints in the San Diego and San Bernardino areas.

“The tragic loss of Captain Marodi is mourned by her family, friends and her Cal Fire family,’’ the agency wrote.

Man pleads guilty in trio of attacks

By City News Service

VISTA — A man who lured male victims through a dating app and then sexually assaulted them in Escondido pleaded guilty this week to three felony sex crime counts.

Tobias Bartee, 29, is slated to be sentenced next month to 41 years in state prison for the attacks, according to the San Diego County District Attorney’s Office.

Police said Bartee posed as another person on the app Grindr, then attacked the men when they met in person by restraining and sexually assaulting them.

While police investigated reports of “four different adult males that had been lured to an apartment in the city,” prosecutors filed charges against Bartee in connection with three victims.

Bartee remains in county jail without bail pending his March 13 sentencing date.

THE CITY of Oceanside has allocated $8.25 million of a budget surplus to reserves for the San Luis Rey River Flood Protection project. The remaining $8.25 million will go to the El Corazon Park 1 project, above, the first of nine planned parks in the city.

Budget surplus goes to park, flood projects

El Corazon Park Site 1 expected to start in late 2026

By Samantha Nelson OCEANSIDE —

The city has divided its $16.5 million general fund surplus from the 2023-24 fiscal year between two major projects: the development of El Corazon Park Site 1 and the San Luis Rey River Flood Protection project.

The City Council unanimously approved allocating $8.25 million to El Corazon Park Site 1 on Feb. 5, closing the funding gap for the project, according to city staff.

Park Site 1 will be the first of nine park sites planned within the 465acre El Corazon property. The site, which translates to “the heart” in Spanish, has been the focus of city planning since 1995 when a former sand mining company gifted the land to Oceanside.

While plans for the park have been in development for decades, most construction has occurred in the urban section, which makes up just 11% of the property.

Joan Bockman, board president of the Friends of El Corazon, said the nonprofit organization is thrilled to see funding allocated to the park.

“We needed to remind everybody that El Corazon is a park, park, park,” Bockman said. “There are nine park sites … so getting Park Site 1 built is so important.”

City officials expect the project’s design to be completed by summer and soil remediation construction to begin by the end of the year. That process is expected to take about a year, and construction is anticipated to start in late 2026.

Mayor Esther Sanchez, who has followed El Corazon’s development since joining the City Council more than two decades ago, expressed excitement over

the project’s progress.

“It’s time to deliver to our community a promise that’s been made,” Sanchez said.

The remaining $8.25 million of the surplus will go toward a reserve account to help fund its portion of the Army Corps of Engineers’ San Luis Rey River Flood Protection project.

Originally authorized by Congress in 1970, the project aims to provide a 250-year flood protection level across 533.4 acres between the Pacific Ocean and College Boulevard.

Oceanside agreed in 1988 to fund 25% of the project’s cost. While construction was completed in 2000, environmental constraints — including critical habitats and protected species — have delayed the final transfer of responsibility to the city.

The project’s cost has increased significantly, with current estimates reaching $230.6 million. As of December, city officials reported an outstanding balance of $26 million for Oceanside’s share of the costs. They outlined plans to build reserves through future budget cycles, a potential fee program for flood-zone properties, or other funding sources such as the general fund surplus.

The additional $8.25 million brings the city’s balance to $20.91 million, leaving a shortfall of about $5

SMUSD resolutions spark heated debate

By Leo Place SAN MARCOS —

The San Marcos Unified School District board passed two resolutions last week reaffirming the district’s support for LGBTQ+ and immigrant students, staff and families following a highly charged discussion among the community and officials.

Trustee Stacy Carlson brought forward both resolutions, which were approved in a 3-2 vote at the board’s Feb. 13 meeting.

Trustees Heidi Herrick and Lena Meum opposed both. Neither resolution included changes to district policies.

The resolutions come amid a wave of anti-transgender policies and rhetoric throughout the United States in recent years, especially in the past month. The SMUSD Schools As Safe Places For All resolution states that the district prohibits discrimination or bullying based on sexuality or gender identity and is committed to creating a welcoming and safe school environment.

Immigrant communities have also been living in increased fear after the U.S. Department of Homeland Security reversed a directive under the Biden administration that restricted immigration enforcement at schools, churches, hospitals and domestic violence shelters.

be here,” Carlson said.

Herrick also expressed concern about getting the district in legal trouble, as the status of federal law related to the rights of transgender people and immigrants is unclear right now. She said it was unclear currently whether federal law supersedes California law.

“Of course we’re gonna follow the law, but I think putting this in writing is setting us up for a lawsuit,” Herrick said.

Superintendent Andy Johnsen said the district has not been informed of any changes to the state education code at this time and is continuing to seek guidance from the San Diego County Office of Education.

“California law still stands, until such time that we’re told otherwise,” Johnsen said.

At the requests of trustees Herrick and Meum, the board agreed to make several amendments to the Schools As Safe Places For All resolution, including changing references to “LGBTQ+” students to “all” students. Despite this, both board members ended up voting against the resolution.

Discussion

million.

City Manager Jonathan Borrego emphasized the importance of securing the remaining funds as the Army Corps moves forward with a detailed assessment of the levee system.

“We expect the Army Corps is going to be moving forward on that project, so it is imperative we have our fair share in hand, so we don’t slow down any progress the Army Corps is making,” Borrego said.

Historically, Oceanside has used half of any general fund surplus to pay down its CalPERS retirement obligations. Borrego noted that the city is making positive progress on its retirement costs and determined that now was the right time to set aside funds for the flood protection project.

The council approved the surplus allocation alongside the staff’s presentation of the city’s Five-Year Financial Forecast, which projects consistent surpluses over the next five years. The city anticipates a $3.8 million surplus in fiscal year 2025-26, gradually decreasing to $2 million by 2030.

Oceanside’s reserves remain strong, with about $104.3 million — 48% of the general fund operating budget — set aside for emergencies.

Sanchez also requested a future workshop to prioritize unfunded capital improvement projects.

The district’s Advocacy and Protection for All District Students resolution states that the district supports the continuation of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program and the rights of all students to attend school without the fear of detention and deportation.

“This is a statement that is really meant for our immigrant community, so that they understand that it’s safe to bring your kids to school,” Carlson said.

Trustees Herrick and Meum said they believed the resolutions were unnecessary and that the district should focus on the student body as a whole rather than specific groups.

Carlson said that LGBTQ+ students are particularly vulnerable and often have trouble navigating school, resulting in higher rates of depression and suicidal ideation.

“Really, what this resolution was meant to do was simply to say to our LGBTQ students and staff that we understand that this is difficult for you, we’ve got your back, here are the rules, here are the board policies, and we want to affirm your right to

The board heard extensive public comments supporting and opposing both resolutions, particularly regarding LGBTQ+ students.

Many of the concerns shared at the meeting echoed recent statements by County Supervisor Jim Desmond, who is also running for the 49th Congressional District. In a Feb 12 Facebook post, Desmond said the SMUSD board was “pushing a policy allowing men in women’s bathrooms and locker rooms,” which sparked outrage online.

A district spokesperson confirmed there was an earlier unofficial version of the resolution, which did not end up going before the board, that referenced transgender students' rights to use the bathroom or locker room that aligns with their identity. However, this language was left out of the resolution that ended up going before the board.

SMUSD board members stated repeatedly that the resolution did not change or adopt any district policies, as state laws requiring districts to let students use the facilities that align with their gender have been in place since 2014.

“There was misinfor-

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Saturday. Vance left San Diego on Monday, and Oceanside police provided officers for the motorcade, the OPD reported. Traffic on the connector was blocked for a short time after the accident, but has since cleared up. Anyone with information about the crash was asked to contact Traffic Investigator Kevin Lissner at 760-435-4651.

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EL CORAZON Park, home to Frontwave Arena, will also offer acres of parkland. Photo by Samantha Nelson

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Palomar College students take advantage of auto tech program

By Leo Place SAN MARCOS —

Palomar College’s automotive technology program is connecting students of all ages with certifications needed to grow in their careers while also preparing to expand studies related to electric battery vehicles.

Palomar’s two-year automotive technology program focuses on three main areas — general automotive, electric, and drive lines — over four semesters, allowing students to obtain certifications or associate of science degrees. Demand for the program has grown, with around 200 to 250 students per semester.

Many of the students have already spent years working in the field as a porter at a car dealership or in a repair shop and are seeking certifications to be able to grow their job prospects.

Instructor Tony Perez has been an instructor in the program since 2008, returning after taking classes at the college in San Marcos himself back in the 1980s. He spent over 30 years working as a certificated automotive technician for Hoehn Motors and Cadillac and Buick dealerships in North County but said his true passion is in teaching.

“It’s very seldom that I have bad weeks or bad days because I love doing this,” Perez said.

The program has recently been growing in its course offerings to open up more career opportunities to students, with other ideas for expansion on the table.

As of January, the college has attained status as a Bureau of Auto Repair Certified Training Institution, allowing Palomar to teach

smog technician courses that open up additional career paths for students.

“This certification will significantly enhance our students’ employment opportunities, allowing them to apply for a California Smog Inspector License within one year,” the college said in an announcement last month.

According to Perez, the college previously had a small smog tech program but lost it once its certified instructor retired. However, with the arrival of instructor and smog tech Luz Ferro in 2023, Palomar has been able to offer the program again.

“When she retired, that program went to the wayside. Now that we have Luz, she fits that bill and she brought that program back,” Perez said.

Looking ahead, the auto tech department has its sights set on expanding its electric vehicle offerings with a comprehensive electric vehicle battery program. Similarly to the diesel mechanics technology program, the plan is to make the electric program separate from the rest of automotive technology to meet the growing need in the industry.

“It’s gonna be a whole program all in itself. It’s gonna require a lot of planning, it’s gonna require a lot of space, it’s gonna require a lot of money to get this going,” Perez said.

Today, students in the automotive technology program can be found working inside the sleek Industrial Technology Center on campus. Opened in 2012, the facility features a large shop-style space with the capacity for 20 cars to be

worked on at a time, as well as classrooms with work benches and lab spaces to transition from hands-on repairs to bookwork.

Many of the vehicles used in the program are lemons donated by Nissan, while others are donated by members of the community. Students can also bring their own cars to work on brake repair and alignment.

Nissan also provides professional development opportunities to students in the program, allowing them to work part-time at dealerships while still attending

school.

Earlier this month, students in the program were starting their semester focused on transmissions. Student Antonio Peck could be seen working on his 2010 Chevy Colorado in the Industrial Technology Center on Feb. 6, utilizing the lift to examine the undercarriage of the car.

The seventeen-year-old travels over an hour from Riverside for his classes but says the commute is worth it. Like many students, he became interested in cars through watching his cous-

ins and his grandfather work as mechanics when he was younger.

“I’m mainly fascinated about how engines work, and want to just rip them apart and put them back together,” Peck said. “It’s a good program, because they have all the tools necessary for it.”

Peck said his goal is eventually to obtain certification in diesel mechanics.

As the program grows, Perez said their goal is to keep pace with, if not surpass, other automotive technology programs

throughout the region and county. Expanding to an electric battery program, he said, would make Palomar’s program stand out.

“That’s what everyone strives for, to be heads and shoulders above other institutions. We want to keep pace not just in San Diego County, but around the country … we also want to be in that higher echelon of education,” Perez said. For more information about Palomar’s automotive technology program, visit palomar.edu/ti/automotive-technology-program.

PALOMAR COLLEGE automotive technology

professor Tony Perez speaks with a student this month. At right, student Antonio Peck examines the suspension of his 2010 Chevy Colorado during a Feb. 6 lab class. Photos by Leo Place

PALOMAR COLLEGE students Micah Primera, left, and Michael Figueroa look under the hood as part of the school’s twoyear automotive technology program, allowing students to earn certifications or associate degrees. Photo by Leo Place

Resort shifts to 18+ only

By Walker Armstrong ENCINITAS — Ali-

la Marea Beach Resort has transitioned to an adults-only policy, limiting overnight stays to guests 18 and older, the resort announced Tuesday.

The change, which took effect Friday, makes Alila Marea the only adults-only oceanfront resort in Southern California. According to the resort, the shift aims to enhance its focus on relaxation and wellness with new amenities such as a cold plunge and sauna at the pool, an infrared light therapy room, and expanded dining options.

“We’re excited to introduce new programming tailored specifically for our adult guests’ desire for relaxation, connection, and adventure,” said the resort's general manager Richard Sorensen.

While accommodations and amenities are now exclusive to adults, visitors under 18 may still attend events and weddings and dine at select restaurants at the resort, which opened its doors in March 2021.

Alila Marea’s transition aligns with similar policies at its other Big Sur and Napa Valley properties.

The luxury resort's developer, Fenway Capital Advisors, is currently working on a sister project, Marea Village, a mixed-use project with 94 apartment units (including 19 affordable units), a 32-room hotel and six commercial buildings located to the north of Alila Marea.

County increases park fees

By City News Service

SAN DIEGO — Some fees at County of San Diego parks increased Tuesday for camping, parking, fishing permits, boating rentals and sport facilities.

“The increase helps parks keep pace with rising costs while continuing to deliver best-in-nation outdoor and recreation spaces at a good value when compared to similar park systems,’’ a county statement read.

It’s been a decade since the last fee hike.

Day Use Parking will increase from $3 per day to $5 per day and an RV partial hook-up campsite will increase from $29 to $35. According to the county, revising the fees will also make things simpler by including up to two pets and one extra vehicle as part of your camping reservation.

City considers La Colonia Park designs

By Leo Place

SOLANA BEACH —

The Solana Beach City Council is refining plans for the expansion of La Colonia Park, reviewing two proposals for a vacant lot that will include a new community building, an event lawn, pickleball courts, and additional parking.

The city bought the vacant lot along Stevens Avenue in 2018 but only began developing rough plans over the past couple of years.

The lot is located just north of the existing skate park and basketball courts at La Colonia Park, with a “panhandle” connecting the site to Valley Avenue.

After giving feedback during an initial discussion last year, the City Council met on Feb. 12 to review and discuss two high-level design options for the land.

The designs include different layouts for a three-story community center with space for youth, seniors and the larger community, as well as parking areas, two new pickleball courts, a recreation area and an event lawn.

Using the council’s feedback from that meeting, city staff will return in the next couple of months with a recommended land use update to the La Colonia Master Plan, which was originally updated in 2008.

“This is our one shot, this is our one park, this is our one opportunity to do something more than what this city inherited, when we inherited La Colonia Park when we became a city in 1986,” said Councilmember Jill McDonald.

After the Master Plan update, the city will also start developing more concrete designs for the lot, pursuing funding and gathering community feedback.

Since it will likely be years before construction begins, the city will also consider interim improvements to the lot to make it usable in the meantime.

“We’ve had the lot for seven years or so, and it really has just been vacant that whole time,” said Dan Goldberg, acting director of engineering and public works.

“We can do some mi-

nor grading to it to provide something to it.”

Design options

The first option proposes a three-level community building totaling 12,900 square feet along Stevens Avenue. The lowest floor would be the youth center, with the second floor serving as the senior center and the third as a city community center.

A parking lot with 13

spaces would also be accessible from Stevens north of the community center.

In Option 2, the three-level building would have a youth center and senior center on the lowest level. Most of the middle level would be for a 32-space parking area and city office uses. The top level would include a large community area and city programming uses.

Due to the larger size

of the community building (around 19,970 square feet total), option 2 would include a smaller event lawn and recreation area than option 1.

“Going through the preliminary design of all of this, one of the thoughts was, why not try to maximize this as much as possible?” said Goldberg.

Because of the site’s uneven grading, the building would appear to be two

stories from Stevens. The youth area in the community center would partially serve as the new site for the Boys and Girls Club of San Dieguito, which currently operates out of a trailer on the main park property.

The designs also included a vehicle connection from Valley Avenue to the new parcel, allowing connections from the park’s east side.

Most council members favored Option 2 due to the additional parking and larger building it provided. Councilmember Jewel Edson noted that the city offices would allow for a full view of the park and that while parking at street level is not ideal from a visual perspective, the design maximizes the use of space.

“I know money is always an issue, and we don’t have any at this point for this project, but definitely at this point I still prefer option 2, just because I think it gives us more opportunity to do more in the

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Colonia Park, shared on Feb. 12 with the Solana Beach City Council. Courtesy photo

DESIGN IDEAS: Option 1, at left, for the layout of a vacant lot just north of the existing La Colonia Park. At right, Option 2 for the same lot. Courtesy photos

Gas prices highest since July

By City News Service REGION — The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in San Diego County rose Wednesday for the 22nd time in 23 days, increasing four-tenths of a cent to $4.788, its highest amount since July 17.

The average price has increased 26.4 cents over the past 23 days, according to figures from the AAA and Oil Price Information Service. It rose six consecutive days, dropped onetenth of a cent Feb. 3 and resumed increasing Feb. 4.

The average price is 5.7 cents more than one week ago and 25 cents higher than one month ago but 3.1 cents less than one year ago. It has dropped $1.647 since rising to a record $6.435 on Oct. 5, 2022.

The national average price resumed increasing, rising three-tenths of a cent to $3.164, one day after a run of six increases in eight days totaling 2.5 cents ended when it was unchanged. The national average price is 1.5 cents more than one week ago and 4.4 cents higher than one month ago but 11.5 cents less than one year ago.

The national average price has dropped $1.852 since rising to a record $5.016 on June 14, 2022.

future,” said Edson. “I like the fact that we get a whole lot more bang for our buck, square-footage-wise with the building, by having that overlap.”

Other improvements

The updated master plan will also include suggested improvements for the existing park area, particularly the community center at the southeast edge of the park.

Council members discussed removing the old wooden trellis in the building’s courtyard, updating the

Cellist earns all-state honor

By Staff

ENCINITAS — After auditioning and becoming a California All-State musician, Grauer School student Brandon Diep traveled to Sacramento in January to perform in the All-State High School String Orchestra.

Diep was invited to the 2025 California All-State Music Education Conference from Jan. 15 to 19 where he rehearsed and performed in the orchestra. There, through another round of competitive seating auditions, he received the top cello position as principal cello of the orchestra.

kitchen, changing or moving the small stage area, and adding new glass doors at the entrance to the community meeting room to give the space more light.

La Colonia community leader Lisa Montes raised concerns about these improvements impacting the Tree of Life tile mural outside the community center, which features the names of historic La Colonia families. She asked that the city include La Colonia families in conversations about this possibility.

“That tile was put there for a purpose, and when people come back to La Colonia who moved away, or current

For five years, he has been a member of the San Diego Civic Youth Orchestra and has served as the principal cellist for the past four years.

Diep said he was honored to be selected for AllState and to represent San Diego, his school and youth orchestra.

"It was a new and exciting experience to play the modern music chosen for All-State because it was different from what I have typically played,” he said. “Getting to perform as the principal cellist in the orchestra made the experience even more memorable."

Dana Abplanalp-Diggs,

residents come, it’s a source of pride, of history, and for being the first community of Solana Beach, so please show some respect to those families,” Montes said.

City Manager Alyssa Muto stated her commitment to including La Colonia families in the process, especially if the city chooses to move forward with renovations that could impact the mural. She also said it would be transferred to a safe place if impacted.

Since the new area will add two pickleball courts, council members also said they would support removing the existing pickleball court in the north area of the

Head of The Grauer School, described becoming a California All-State musician as an "outstanding achievement” and “one of the highest honors for musicians in California” as they represent the entire state.

Currently, Diep is a member of the High School ASB and a co-president of the senior class. In addition, he has been a member of the Grauer Shockwave #3848 High School Robotics Team for four years and has served as captain of the team in 2024. He has also competed on The Grauer School’s High School Science Olympiad team for the past three years.

existing park and turning it into another community sitting area.

“I personally would replace the existing pickleball court and use that as additional picnic area, because our picnic area is really well used there at the park,” Edson said.

At a previous meeting last March, the council also discussed the possibility of relocating the Heritage Museum from its current location east of the lawn to either Stevens Avenue or Valley Avenue to make room for other amenities.

However, staff said last week that this was found to be unnecessary.

Some of the most celebrated figures in art history (Monet, Picasso, Rembrandt) all sold their work cheaply early in their careers.

The value of a creative’s time ask mr. marketing rob

I considered this at a specialized community vendor event I recently attended. There I observed a woman wishing to buy a painting, asking the artist, “How much is this?”

The artist froze, said “I don’t know,” then sat, unmoving, until the customer left.

This is common behavior for creative folks (writers, painters, musicians, etc.), who oftentimes equate someone liking their work with liking them. They have difficulty determining the value of their time and don’t mind losing money.

These folks see their art as an extension of themselves. Thus, if you like my photo, you approve of me. Given that many artistic folks are insecure, they’re afraid to demand what their work is worth, lest they scare away you… and your approval.

Yup, lots of folks will happily take advantage of that self-doubt!

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Next steps

After the Master Plan update is approved, the city will begin community engagement and design for the proposed new community building and upgrades to the existing community center.

“For both, we will initiate engagement with the community and interested groups — community, youth and senior, among others — to refine ideas and then bring back to council in the next eight to 10 months with conceptual designs and estimated costs,” Muto told The Coast News.

The city currently has no funding for the project.

Then there’s the value of time and experience. I hire designers based not only on budgetary considerations, but also for their experience and expertise.

As a business owner, creatives should also consider what competitors charge. And if, in their desperation to make a sale, they don’t include their overhead (rent, heat, phone), they’ll end up losing money at day’s end.

Probably lots of it! So some friendly advice for my creative friends. Understand that you’re a business. Know not only what something costs you, but what it’s worth. And recognize that if someone wants to buy from you, your work has value.

You should charge accordingly.

The wealth of business courses geared toward creative folks helps, but the bottom line is creatives are oftentimes their own worst enemy. But they’re a business, and have development costs like instruments, paint, paper or cameras. Someone needs to pay for those development and production costs.

Mayor Lesa Heebner said the city would likely rely on grants or bank loans, with some matching funds possibly coming from city coffers. However, due to uncertainty on the federal level, it is unclear when these grants will be available. At the same time, the city is also seeking funding for its Marine Safety Center renovation at Fletcher Cove.

The city has completed several improvements at the park due to the original La Colonia Master Plan, including the Veterans Courtyard at the community center in 2014, the skate park in 2019, and a new playground at the park’s south end last year.

BRANDON DIEP, a Grauer School senior, has been a member of the San Diego Civic Youth Orchestra for five years, serving as principal cellist for the past four. Courtesy photo

A good time to check out local farm stands

Ihave been surveying local farm stands recently to explore the variety of fresh produce available, which is grown in North County and sold directly to customers.

In light of possible slowdowns of imports from Mexico, South America and Canada, predictions have been made that the price of produce will increase dramatically this year. In 2023, 69% of fresh vegetables and 51% of fresh fruit was imported from Mexico.

SHOP LOCAL FARMS

On a recent visit to Coastal Roots Farm, I had the pleasure of shopping at the Farm Stand, at 441 Saxony Road in Encinitas. The Farm Stand is part of the nonprofit Jewish community that integrates sustainable agriculture, food justice and ancient Jewish wisdom.

Two days a week — Thursdays, noon to 3 p.m., and Sundays, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. — the Farm Stand offers fresh produce from the farm’s 67-acre property.

Since the produce is picked early that day, the freshness is guaranteed, and

there are no outside products.

AFFORDABLE OPTION

According to Coastal Roots Farm: “Our pay-whatyou-can Farm Stand is a social enterprise that supports our goal to ensure that everyone in the community has fair, equal and dignified access to local, fresh, seasonal, organic and sustainably grown food. We offer those in need up to $30 of produce per visit at no cost through our private check-out system.”

The selection is grown

on-site, with a freshness you can smell as you walk into the Farm Stand, with herbs such as dill and za’atar.

A number of the greens and herbs are unusual, certainly not those you would see in a local grocery. Za’atar, in particular, was one I have only seen in cookbooks. This herb is used in Middle Eastern cooking and is said to increase mental awareness.

According to Farm Stand staffer Julia Meyer: “We use it in soups and with roasted vegetables. You can also dry it and mix with olive oil for a spread.”

Julia came to Coastal Roots after attending the University of Washington.

“I studied food systems and sustainability at UW, and I knew I wanted to work for an organization such as Coastal Roots. Here I can not only work on the farm each day, but take part in educational activities and setting up and selling our produce at the Farm Stand. Our fresh eggs sell out within the first hour, so we advise our customers to come in early.”

In addition to operating the Farm Stand, Coastal Roots donates 75% of the

80,000 pounds of food it produces each year to people in need.

SPECIAL EVENTS AT THE FARM

For those interested in other events at the farm, visit their website at www. coastalrootsfarm.org or call 760-479-6505. Upcoming events for children and adults include nature play, farm camp, farm tours, field trips and internships.

STRAWBERRIES ALREADY?

It seems too early to

buy fresh strawberries, but the Williamson Strawberries stand at 2240 Ivy Road in Oceanside, has luscious berries ready for creating strawberry shortcake or an English trifle. According to Becky Williamson, co-owner of the stand: “The season is just beginning, but we pick the berries early each day, and sell until we run out!”

Individual pints are $7, and a three-pint box is $18. This farm stand, established in 1982, is such a local institution that loyal customers line up at 10 a.m. to snatch up these beauties. Shoppers each year eagerly await the opening of the stand, which will be open until June.

Call 760-439-1476 for availability or visit WilliamsonStrawberries on Instagram for hours. The stand is located off the Jefferson Street exit on Highway 78.

FARMERS MARKETS

In the next few weeks, we will visit local North County farmers markets to keep you abreast of the wide variety of fresh vegetables and fruit products available this spring. Contact us at janosgarden@gmail.com to tell us your favorite markets.

Jano Nightingale is a Master Gardener who teaches vegetable gardening at the Carlsbad Senior Center. Call 442-339-2650 to register for her class.

RAIN, WIND, AND FIRE...

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For a limited time, readers of this paper will receive a special discount on our full chimney cleaning and safety inspection package with special attention to chimney water intrusion points in preparation for the rainy season.

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JULIA MEYER, left, prepares veggies for sale at Coastal Roots Farm in Encinitas. Above, strawberry season is underway at Williamson Strawberries in Oceanside.

Photos by Jano Nightingale/Courtesy photo (strawberries)

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Bigger,

The Best of North County, presented by North County Injury Lawyers, returns for its third year, promising to be bigger and better than ever. Organized by The Coast News Group, this annual contest celebrates the best local businesses, services and professionals in North San Diego County, California. The event invites community participation through nominations and voting, ultimately recognizing establishments that provide exceptional service and contribute significantly to North County.

This year, The Coast News Group has partnered with Oregon-based NERUS Strategies, a premier producer of "Best Of" contests in over 50 cities, including Las Vegas, Seattle, Minneapolis, Dallas-Fort Worth, Miami and Montreal.

“This year, the contest has been completely reimagined,” said Neil Potter, COO of NERUS. “We have an entirely new ballot experience, a dynamic results website, three win levels — Gold, Silver and Bronze — and have added new categories.”

Chris Kydd, Publisher of The Coast News Group, expressed his enthusiasm for the collaboration. “We are thrilled to have this team working with us to deliver a world-class experience. We are investing over $75,000 in promotion to bring the audience to the ballot. To ensure fairness and transparency, the contest operates under a specific set of official rules, governing everything from eligibility and voting procedures to the announcement of winners. To win this year’s contest is truly a win!”

ELIGIBILITY AND PARTICIPATION

The contest is open to businesses and professionals located within the North County region. There are no fees required to participate, nominate, or win in any category, ensuring equal opportunities for all eligible

entities. Nominations and votes are submitted online at TheBestofNorthCounty. com, and participants are encouraged to promote their involvement to garner community support.

The nomination period begins at noon on Monday, Feb. 24, and ends at 5 p.m. on Friday, March 7. The community is invited to nominate outstanding people, businesses and establishments across more than 250 categories. Once nominees are finalized, the audience votes for one choice in each category, with the option to vote once every 24 hours.

Participants can nominate favorites in 10 topic areas: Eat & Drink, Education, Health & Beauty, Home & Garden, Law, Motors, Real Estate, Services, Shopping and Things To Do. Nominees should serve North County and its surrounding areas. A minimum of five businesses is required for a category to qualify for the ballot. If a category does not qualify, reasonable accommodations will be made to move nominees to a relevant category.

The regular voting period begins at noon on Monday, March 24, and ends at 5 p.m. on Friday, April 11, 2025, at votenorthcounty. com. Votes are tabulated by a third party, and The Coast News Group does not know the results until after the tabulation. Readers can

vote in each category once per day, with no minimum number of votes required per ballot.

Winners will be announced on Friday, July 18, 2025, online at TheBestofNorthCounty.com and honored in The Best of North County special winners’ magazine. In the event of a tie, multiple winners or runners-up may be awarded.

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The Italian legacy of Piazza 1909 in La Jolla

The story of Piazza 1909 Cucina Italiana begins in Milan, Italy, where Roberta Ruffini and executive chef Stefano Ceresoli first met. Stefano owned a bakery, pasta, and focaccia shop across from Roberta’s home.

Though she was engaged at the time, meeting Stefano changed everything.

In 1993, Roberta moved to San Diego to complete her master’s degree while working for a large hotel chain. The couple saw each other a few times during her studies, but when faced with the choice to renew her visa or return to Milan to be with Stefano, she chose the latter.

In 1996, Roberta and Stefano married, moved to San Diego and opened their first restaurant, Caffè Bella Italia, in Kearny Mesa. Three years later, they launched a second location in Pacific Beach.

In 2006, they sold the Kearny Mesa restaurant to sign a lease for Solare Ristorante at Liberty Station.

“Solare was a huge project,” Roberta said. “We had to oversee and complete everything, from mechanical and plumbing to electrical.”

After getting Solare operational, they sold both Solare and Caffè Bella Italia in 2013. They took six months off to relax with their children before purchasing Piazza 1909 in 2014 with their business partner, Brent Nelson.

Their vision was to restore the historic 1909 La Jolla beach house, transforming it into a “piazza where friends and family can enjoy food, wine, and conversation.

Piazza 1909 exudes warmth and charm with multiple dining spaces, including a front patio, side covered patio, back covered patio, inside dining room, and a cozy lounge and wine bar. On Thursdays, guests are treated to live music, adding to the restaurant’s inviting ambiance.

As Frank and I approached Piazza 1909, the rich aroma of Bolognese sauce filled the air. Inside, the lantern-lit ceiling, Italian chatter, and warm greetings from Roberta instantly transported us to Italy.

Shortly after arriving, we met Stefano, a passionate Milan-born chef who brought the heart of Mediterranean dining to La Jolla.

His philosophy centers on slow food, a European movement focused on

der braised short ribs were prepared with a Barolo wine reduction and served over saffron risotto with broccoli and heirloom carrots. The fork-tender short ribs melted in our mouths, while the saffron risotto provided the perfect creamy base.

Although we didn’t have room for their lasagna, we spotted a fresh plate heading to a guest’s table. It looked like six or seven layers of pure indulgence.

Pastry Chef Eva Furletti. This gluten-free, vegan treat combines chocolate ganache, dates, pecans, almonds, pineapple flambé, and crunchy almonds. It was a true masterpiece.

This April, Piazza 1909 will celebrate its 10th anniversary with a dinner under the stars, evoking the feel of a classic Italian food festival. The event will feature regional prix-fixe dishes from their original menu.

Bottom line, Piazza 1909 is more than a restaurant. It’s a family-run business where the owners are hands-on every day. Roberta manages events, wine selection, menu planning, and marketing, while Stefano brings his Milanese heritage to the kitchen.

Their son Alberto is the general manager, and their two other sons also work at the restaurant.

Dog lovers will be

high-quality, organic, and locally sourced ingredients.

Everything is made from scratch — from bread and focaccia to pizza dough and gluten-free alternatives. You won’t find a can opener in their kitchen.

Stefano also incorporates family recipes, including Roberta’s mother Bice’s lasagna, ravioli, and Bolognese, made fresh daily.

Stefano started us off with Pizza Salsiccia, Ricotta e Pesto, a 36-hour proofed dough topped with ricotta cheese, Italian sausage, fresh pesto, and crispy fried artichokes.

The fried artichokes, dusted in rice flour and deep-fried, provided a light and flavorful contrast to the creamy ricotta and savory sausage. The lighterthan-air crust and ingredients created a pizza lover’s dream.

For wine, Frank enjoyed a 2021 San Felice Chianti Classico, while I had the 2022 Colterenzio Lagrein Classico. As expected, the selection of Italian wines was plentiful, with a good selection of by-theglass options. Cocktails, draft beers, and bottled beers provide guests additional beverage options.

After mentioning my love for pappardelle, Stefano surprised us with Pappardelle alla Bolognese. The freshly made long strands of ribbon-like pasta were perfectly cooked and

tossed in his rich and meaty Bolognese. This dish was a knockout.

We also had the Brasato al Barolo su Risotto. Ten-

For non-traditional Italian options, when on the menu, the ribeye is dryaged for 28 days, and their salmon is sourced from Pa tagonia.

Dessert was a Choco late Lover Bar created by

happy that Piazza 1909 is dog-friendly and offers a special dog menu. If you’re in La Jolla near the Cove, Piazza 1909 should be at the top of your dining list. Whether for dinner, happy hour (Tuesday-Thursday, 4:30-6 p.m.), catering, private events or even cooking classes, it’s the perfect place to enjoy authentic Italian cuisine with heart and soul.

Buon Appetito!

— Story by Rico Cassoni

Rico Cassoni is the executive producer for Taste of Wine and Food. Frank Mangio, a renowned wine connoisseur certified by Wine Spectator, is the founder and advisor. Frank and Rico are two of the leading reviewers on the web. Reach them at info@tasteofwineandfood. com.

featuring a curated four-course menu by Chef Peter Moceri with expertly paired selections from J. Brix Wines.

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PIAZZA 1909 executive chef Stefano Ceresoli holds a pan of housemade focaccia bread next to a vat of homemade Bolognese meat sauce. Photo by Rico Cassoni

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velopment (ECRD), a local grassroots organization opposing the project, have confirmed they intend to appeal the decision to the Coastal Commission.

However, Steve Gerken, a founding member of ECRD, said the group was sorely pressed for funds to continue the appeals process without assistance from the city or other organizations.

“We got thrown under the bus for the cost of pursuing this case — it’s not cheap and we expected the city to back us up,” said Gerken. “ECRD needs community financial support to continue this case.”

The Encinitas City Council voted 3-1 to approve the project on Feb. 12, despite concerns raised by both residents and council members over the potential impact on traffic congestion, drainage infrastructure and wetlands in the area. However, city leaders emphasized that their vote was made “under pressure and duress” from state housing mandates and litigation threats rather than in support of the development itself.

Tensions ran high during the meeting. Councilmember Luke Shaffer came under fire after suggesting that residents “pick up a rifle” to defend the site from development. Many condemned Shaffer’s remarks, while supporters defended his comments as a figure of speech voiced by an exasperated official.

By approving the project, officials sought to avoid legal action from Baldwin & Sons and the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD), which considers Quail Meadows a “by-right” development due to its inclusion of affordable housing units. Under California law, this designation grants the project limited discretionary review, making it difficult for local governments to reject it outright.

Ehlers warned that if the city had denied the project, it could have faced lawsuits from both the developer and the state.

Money ties, conflicts

In the wake of the project’s approval, scrutiny has

intensified over financial connections between Baldwin & Sons and current and former city officials, with critics questioning whether the developer’s influence played a role in securing approval.

Councilmember Joy Lyndes recused herself from voting on the project after self-reporting that she worked as an outside architecture consultant for the development. However, public records filed with the Fair Political Practices Commission reveal that her company, Coastal Sage Landscape Architecture, has a financial interest of $10,000 or more in Baldwin & Sons.

Lyndes told The Coast News that after her business closed, she was hired as a design architect for Integrated Design Services Group (IDS), which subsequently absorbed and “re-contracted” her former company’s deal with Baldwin & Sons.

Similarly, Encinitas planning commissioner Steve Dalton initially recused himself from deliberations on Quail Meadows, citing professional ties to an undisclosed entity benefiting from the project. In his self-reporting, Dalton did not specify whether his work was with Baldwin & Sons or another entity.

However, Dalton reversed his position weeks later, stating that his initial concern and recusal were no longer relevant or necessary.

Councilmember Jim O’Hara told The Coast News that he has requested clarification from the city attorney regarding Dalton’s potential

conflict of interest.

Adding to concerns over developer influence in local politics, records from the city clerk’s office show that Baldwin & Sons donated $3,000 to a political action committee (PAC) named “Encinitas Citizens United in Support of Tony Kranz for Mayor 2024.”

While no evidence suggests Kranz directly solicited the contribution or violated campaign finance laws, critics say the donation, regardless of size or legality, reflects a broader issue of developer money shaping policy decisions in coastal communities like Encinitas.

“This [money] in our elections is absolutely a problem,” said Ehlers. “I think voters completely rejected the people backed by that side in this last election. I was personally appalled at the level of donations made by R-30 landowners and developers to past council members for future campaigns.”

Former mayoral candidate Cindy Cremona echoed similar concerns, arguing that while recusals may satisfy legal requirements, elected officials should avoid any financial ties to developers seeking project approvals.

“I do think that recusing yourself from a project is appropriate and probably legal,” Cremona said. “But in many people’s mind, including my own, council members or people running for council should not be taking money from developers who may be putting projects in

front of them. All these examples are absolutely conflicts of interest, and this kind of thing unfortunately has become normal in Encinitas.”

Legal troubles

Beyond

Encinitas, Baldwin & Sons has faced a series of legal battles, including a high-profile dispute with the San Diego Water Board over alleged environmental violations in Orange County.

In 2020, the California Regional Water Quality Control Board imposed a $6.6 million fine on the developer, citing “egregious” violations of environmental laws at the Portal Center South development, a 900unit luxury housing project in Lake Forest.

Regulators accused Baldwin & Sons of discharging 6.3 million gallons of untreated stormwater into Aliso Creek, contaminating the waterway with toxins and eroding the surrounding landscape.

“The sheer number and days of violations, volume of polluted discharges, and repeated failures to comply with the most fundamental requirements of the municipal ordinances and statewide construction stormwater permit are unprecedented in this region,” said David Gibson, executive officer of the San Diego Water Board. “The actions of Baldwin & Sons and its partners and contractors, which resulted in significant costs to the public and environmental harm to Aliso Creek and its tributaries,

merits the harshest possible enforcement response.”

Baldwin & Sons has since countersued the water board, alleging that the regulatory process was biased and that some evidence used against them was improperly obtained. A court hearing is scheduled later this month, though no trial date has been set, a water board spokesperson confirmed.

In addition to the Orange County case, Baldwin & Sons was sued in 2021 by the owner of Cuppa Juice Garden Cafe in Encinitas after a failed drainage system at the Quail Meadows site allegedly caused severe flooding, forcing the business to close.

The lawsuit, which accused Baldwin & Sons and the City of Encinitas of negligence, settled in 2023, with the developer paying $180,000 to Cuppa Juice, according to a copy of the agreement obtained by The Coast News.Baldwin & Sons could not be reached for comment on this story.

Looming fight

ECRD’s upcoming appeal to the California Coastal Commission represents the group’s last opportunity to halt or significantly alter the Quail Meadows project. While the Coastal Commission lacks authority to override state housing mandates, it can impose additional environmental conditions or reject portions of the project that conflict with coastal regulations.

Dr. Dave Owen, an environmental water and land use professor at UC

Hastings Law School, said Baldwin & Sons’ history of alleged ecological violations could influence the commission’s review.

“The Coastal Commission does have concerns about a development’s impacts on water quality, so with a track record of pollution issues, that affects their trust in this developer,” Owen said. “The commission wants the developer to be an upstanding actor. If they have a bad track record, everything will get a closer look. So [Baldwin & Sons] is probably coming into this one with less credibility.”

Residents have also raised concerns over the project’s proximity to wetlands, arguing that the Coastal Commission’s jurisdiction over wetland restoration and drainage improvements could allow for heightened scrutiny.

“We believe that portions of this project extend into a wetland, which changes the regulatory review process,” said Ehlers. If determined to be wetlands, the Coastal Commission would likely assess the development using criteria different from those of other parcels of land, looking at potential impacts on wetland ecology and protected species.

As the legal and political battle over Quail Meadows unfolds, the case has come to symbolize the broader tensions between state-mandated housing developments, local governance, and developer influence in coastal communities.

Dr. Evans

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QUAIL MEADOWS Apartments, a 448-unit residential complex along Quail Gardens Drive, has sparked controversy as opponents and council members prepare to appeal the project to the California Coastal Commission. Meanwhile, concerns over the developer’s financial ties to current and former council members and history of litigation and regulatory fines have raised questions about the approval process. Courtesy photo

NOTICE

INVITING BIDS CITY OF ENCINITAS

FY 2024-25 PAVEMENT REHABILITATION OVERLAY AND SLURRY SEAL PROJECT

Notice is hereby given that the City of Encinitas will receive ELECTRONIC BIDS ONLY, via the on-line bidding service PlanetBids, up to 2:00 PM, on March 3rd, 2025. At which time said ELECTRONIC BIDS will be publicly opened and read. The results will be posted on PlanetBids immediately upon bid opening. Bidders need not be present at bid opening.

WORK TO BE DONE: The work to be done generally includes:

Work to be done consists of asphalt overlays, slurry seals, surface and full depth repairs, crack sealing, milling asphalt pavements, installation or removal and replacement of concrete ramps, reconstruction of tra c detector loops, installation or removal and replacement of pavement striping and markings, adjustment of manholes and valves, and other related work as required by the various details and speci cations.

BASE BID: The Base Bid includes overlays and other improvements for the following roadways: Birmingham Drive, Buttercup Road, Cambridge Avenue, Calle De Adele, East E Street, Eucalyptus Avenue, 14th Street, La Mesa Avenue, Lotus Blossom Street, Montgomery Avenue, Moonlight Lane, Mountain Vista Drive, Ocean View Avenue, Olive Crest Drive, Orange Blossom Way, Phoebe Street, Running Spring Place, Scott Place, Star ower Road, Via Linda Del Sur, Village Center Drive, Wandering Road, Warwick Avenue.

Engineer’s Estimate – $1,855,000 (Base Bid only)

ADDITIVE ALTERNATE 1A: Leucadia Boulevard From Saxony Road East To Pedestrian Bridge Overcrossing (1700’ East Of Quail Gardens Drive) – Rubber Asphalt Mix.

Engineer’s Estimate - $1,148,000 (Add Alt 1A only)

ADDITIVE ALTERNATE 1B: Leucadia Boulevard From Saxony Road East To Pedestrian Bridge Overcrossing (1700’ East Of Quail Gardens Drive) – Standard Asphalt Mix

Engineer’s Estimate - $ 1,059,000 (Add Alt 1B only)

ADDITIVE ALTERNATE 2A: Leucadia Boulevard From Pedestrian Bridge Overcrossing (1700’ East Of Quail Gardens Drive) East To Town Center Place – Rubber Asphalt Mix.

Engineer’s Estimate - $ 894,000 (Add Alt 2A only)

ADDITIVE ALTERNATE 2B: Leucadia Boulevard From Pedestrian Bridge Overcrossing (1700’ East Of Quail Gardens Drive) East To Town Center Place – Standard Asphalt Mix

Engineer’s Estimate - $ 835,000 (Add Alt 2B only)

ADDITIVE ALTERNATE 3: Leucadia Boulevard 150’ East Of Hermes Avenue To 150’ West Of Hymettus Avenue

Engineer’s Estimate - $ 169,000 (Add Alt 3 only)

ADDITIVE ALTERNATE 4: Alviso Way, Avenida De San Clemente, Guadalajara Drive, Oceanview Avenue, San Abella Drive, San Andrade Drive

Engineer’s Estimate - $ 118,000 (Add Alt 4 only)

Engineer’s Estimate with all Additive Alternates - $ 4,239,000 (Base Bid + Rubber Asphalt Add Alts) and $4,091,000 (Base Bid + Standard Asphalt Add Alts)

ADDITIVE ALTERNATE 5: PCC Sidewalk Panel Preservation (Birmingham Drive)

Engineer’s Estimate - $25,000 (Add Alt 5 only)

The Contractor shall complete the proposed work in its entirety. Should any detail or details be omitted from the Contract Documents which are essential to its functional completeness, then it shall be the responsibility of the Contractor to furnish and install such detail or request such details from the City Engineer so that upon completion of the proposed work, the work will be acceptable and ready for use.

COMPLETION OF WORK: If only the base bid is awarded, the Contractor shall nish all improvements complete and in place within sixty (60) working days of the Commencement Date in the Notice to Proceed.

If the base bid and all additive alternates are awarded, the Contractor shall nish all improvements complete and in place within one hundred ten (115) working days of the Commencement Date in the Notice to Proceed.

The additional working days allotted for the additive alternates are as follows:

• Additive Alternate 1A or 1B: fteen (15) working days

• Additive Alternate 2A or 2B: fteen (15) working days

• Additive Alternate 3: ten (10) working days

• Additive Alternate 4: ten (10) working days

• Additive Alternate 5: ve (5) working days

LOWEST RESPONSIVE AND RESPONSIBLE BIDDER: All bids are to be compared based on the City Engineer’s estimate of the quantities of work to be done and the unit prices bid by the bidder. The award of the contract, if it is awarded, will be to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder based on the Base Bid amount and any combination of standard or rubber asphalt additive alternatives selected or not selected in a manner at the City’s sole discretion. Pursuant to Public Contract Code Section 1103, a “Responsible Bidder”, means a bidder who has demonstrated the attributes of trustworthiness, as well as quality, tness, capacity, and experience to satisfactorily perform this public works contract.

FIFTY PERCENT “OWN FORCES” REQUIREMENT: Any bid that proposes performance of more than 50 percent of the work by subcontractors or owner operator/lessors or otherwise to be performed by forces other than the Bidder’s own organization will be rejected as non-responsive.

OBTAINING CONTRACT DOCUMENTS: The website for this advertisement and related documents is: PlanetBids (http://www.encinitasca.gov/bids). All bid documents and project correspondence will be posted on the PlanetBids website. It is the responsibility of Proposed Bidders to check the website regularly for information updates and Bid Clari cations, as well as any addenda. To submit a bid, a bidder must be registered with the City of Encinitas as a vendor. To register as a vendor, go to the following link (http://www.encinitasca.gov/bids) and then proceed to the “Register As A Vendor” link. In compliance with California Contract Code Section 20103.7 electronic copies will be made available to contractor plan series bid boards and contractors upon their request. The City makes no representation regarding the accuracy of Contract Documents received from third party plan rooms and Contractor accepts bid documents from third parties at its own risk.

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purchase. Payment is to be with cash only and made at the time of purchase. This sale is subject to cancellation without notice in the event of settlement between owner and obligated party.

Security Public Storage 1501 South Coast Highway Oceanside, CA 92054 760-722-8700

02/21/2025 CN 30147

Notice of Public Sale

Notice is hereby given that

Security Public Storage at 425 N Quince St. Escondido. CA

92025 will sell the contents of the storage units listed below at a public auction to satisfy a lien placed on the contents (pursuant to Division 8 Chapter 10 Sec 21700-21716 of the California Codes). The sale will take place at the website www. StorageTreasures.com on March 12, 2025 at 12:00PM. The sale will be conducted under the direction of Christopher Rosa (Bond-3112562) and www. StorageTreasures.com on behalf

Contractors shall be responsible for obtaining all addendums for the project and signing and submitting all addendums with their bid. Any contractor that does not acknowledge receipt of all addendums by signing and submitting all addendums with their bid shall be deemed a non-responsive bidder and their bid will be rejected.

BID INFORMATION: Bids shall be submitted electronically to the City utilizing PlanetBids (http://www.encinitasca.gov/bids) No bid will be considered unless it is made on a proposal form furnished by the City. The work shall be in strict conformity with the Contract documents. In order to bid this project, the Contractor must have at the time of bid award a valid Class A State of California Contractor’s License in good standing and must maintain said license in good standing throughout the course of the project. Certain specialty licenses may be required of certain work as set forth in the plans and speci cations. The Contractor is responsible to ensure that all proper licenses are maintained. No bid will be awarded to a Contractor who is not licensed in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 9, Division 3 of the Business and Professions Code. Withdrawal of bids by Contractor shall not be permitted for a period of ninety (90) days after the date set for the opening thereof.

BID SECURITY: Each bid must be accompanied by cash, certi ed or cashier’s check, or bidder’s bond made payable to the City of Encinitas for an amount equal to at least ten percent (10%) of the amount bid, such guarantee to be forfeited should the bidder to whom the contract is awarded fail to enter into the contract.

PRE-BID MEETING: A pre-bid meeting will not be held.

PRE-BID QUESTIONS: The City will answer information requests on this project up to Noon on February 24th, 2025. After Noon on February 24th, 2025, no more questions or information requests will be answered. All questions regarding this project shall be submitted through PlanetBids. All project correspondence will be posted on the PlanetBids website. It is the responsibility of the Bidders to check the website regularly for information updates, clari cations, and addenda.

LIQUIDATED DAMAGES: The Contractor shall pay to the City of Encinitas the sum of Five Thousand Two Hundred Dollars ($5,200.00) per day for each and every calendar day of unexcused total project delay in completing the work in excess of the number of working days prescribed above. Pursuant to Public Contract Code Section 7203, these liquidated delay damages shall not limit the other express terms of this public works contract.

EQUALS: Notwithstanding if the project plans or speci cations designate speci c brands, materials, items or trade names, the Bidder may submit proposed equals to the Contract, pursuant to Public Contract Code Section 3400. Any contractor seeking a request for a substitution of “an equal” item shall submit all necessary data substantiating a request at least ten business days prior to the bid opening date.

RIGHT TO REJECT ALL BIDS: The City reserves the right to reject all bids at its sole discretion and to waive any immaterial irregularities or informalities in the bids received.

PREVAILING WAGE AND ENFORCEMENT COMPLIANCE: This is a prevailing wage project and prevailing wage rates for this locality and project as determined by the director of industrial relations apply, pursuant to labor code section 1770, et. Seq. The Prevailing Wage Determination for this project is 2024-2. A copy of the prevailing wage rates shall be posted on the job site by the contractor. A schedule of prevailing wage rates is available for review at the City’s o ces or may be found on the internet at http://www.dir.ca.gov/Public-Works/ Prevailing-Wage.html. The successful bidder shall be required to pay at least the wage rates set forth in that schedule. Certi ed Payroll records shall be maintained by the contractor and copies of the certi ed payroll shall be electronically sent to the Department of Industrial Relations and be delivered to the City at the end of each month during the entire duration of the project

The project is subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the Department of Industrial Relations. Subject to exceptions as set forth in Labor Code section 1771.1, contractor or subcontractor shall not be quali ed to bid on, be listed in a bid proposal, subject to the requirements of Section 4104 of the Public Contract Code, or engage in the performance of any contract for public work, as de ned by statute, unless it is currently registered and quali ed to perform public work pursuant to Labor Code Section 1725.5. The City may not accept a bid nor any contract or subcontract entered into without proof of the contractor or subcontractor’s current registration to perform public work pursuant to Section 1725.5. For more information, go to http://www.dir.ca.gov/Public-Works/ Certi ed-Payroll-Reporting.html.

COMPLIANCE WITH LABOR LAWS: The prime contractor shall be responsible for ensuring compliance with all applicable provisions of the Labor Code, including, but not limited to, section 1777.5.

SUBLETTING AND SUBCONTRACTING FAIR PRACTICES ACT: Contractor shall comply with sections 4100 et. seq. of the Public Contracts Code (“Subletting and Subcontracting Fair Practices Act) in all respects. The City is the “duly authorized o cer” for the purposes of sections 4107 and 4107.5.

PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BONDS: Each bid shall be accompanied by security in a form and amount as required by law. The successful bidder will be required to furnish a Payment Bond for one hundred percent (100%), and a Performance Bond for one hundred percent (100%) of the contract amount prior to execution of the contract. The City requires the awarded contractor obtain Payment and Performance bonds, issued by an admitted carrier, quali ed to do business in California, as required by Code of Civil Procedure Section 995.120. Pursuant to Public Contract Code section 22300, the City permits the substitution of securities for any moneys withheld to ensure performance under the contract, or, alternatively, the contractor may request, and the City may make payment of retentions earned directly to the escrow agent at the expense of the Contractor.

NONDISCRIMINATION: During the performance of this contract, the contractor and its subcontractors shall not deny the contract’s bene ts to any person on the basis of race or color; religion; national origin or ancestry, physical disability; mental disability or medical condition; marital status; sex or sexual orientation; age, with respect to persons over the age of 40; and pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; nor shall they discriminate unlawfully against any employee or applicant for employment because of race or color; religion; national origin or ancestry, physical disability; mental disability or medical condition; marital status; sex or sexual orientation; age, with respect to persons over the age of 40; and pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions. Contractor shall ensure that the evaluation and treatment of employees and applicants for employment are free of such discrimination.

PROJECT ADMINISTRATION: All questions relative to this project prior to the opening of bids, shall be submitted through PlanetBids. All project correspondence will be posted on the PlanetBids website. Please see section titled PRE-BID QUESTIONS above. The bidder shall not rely upon any representations made by City representatives in preparing its bid but shall rather rely solely upon the written Contract Documents and any contract addenda issued prior to bid opening.

Please also see INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR BIDDERS in bid documents for additional bid information and requirements.

END OF NOTICE INVITING BIDS

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of the facility’s management.

Units will be available for viewing prior to the sale on www.StorageTreasures.com.

Contents will be sold for cash only to the highest bidder. A 10-15% buyer’s premium will be charged and possibly a cleaning deposit per unit. All sales are nal. Seller reserves the right to withdraw the property at any time before the sale or to refuse any bids. The property to be sold is described as “general

household items” unless otherwise noted.

Tenant Name Makihele, Ninia Mili Green, Rhonda Cruz, Alma Paige Johnson, Christy Sealey, Lennon J. Sanchez De Jesus, Daniel Wynn, David M. Sealey, Lennon J. Coello Diaz, Maricruz Enciso, Marco A.

Dove, Taz Noriega, Yolanda Torres Sojo, Jorge Alberto Dorrity, Virginia Gertz Smith, Kevin Schwartzmiller, Jennifer Ramos, Cecilia

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

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

Security Public Storage 425 N. Quince St.

NOTICE OF SALE

PERSONAL PROPERTY

Notice is hereby given that undersigned intends to sell the personal property described below to enforce a lien imposed on said property pursuant to sections 21700-21716 of the Business and Professions Code, Section 2328 of the Commercial Code, Section 535 of the Penal Code and provisions of the Civil Code.

The undersigned will sell said property by competitive bidding, on or after Tuesday, March 4th, 2025 at 10:00

A.M. or later. Said property has been stored and is located at “SuperStorage”, 415 Olive Ave. & 433 Plymouth Dr.,Vista, CA 92083 Auction is to be held online at www.storagetreasures.com

Andrew Avila (10x20)

Monica Garcia (10x20)

Marjorie McGinnis (11x24)

Purchases must be paid for at time of sale in CASH ONLY

All purchased items sold as is, where is. Items must be removed at the time of sale. Sales are subject to cancellation in the event of settlement between owner and obligated party. Advertiser Reserves the right to bid.

Dated this 18th day of February 2025 Auction by Storagetreasures.com: Phone (855)722-8853 SuperStorage 760-726-1800

02/21, 02/28/2025 CN 30141

NOTICE OF PUBLIC LIEN SALE

In accordance with the provisions of the California Self-Storage Facility Act, Section 21700, et seq. of the Business and Professions Code of the State of California the under-signed will be sold at public auction conducted on STORAGETREASURES.

COM on March 7, 2025 ending at 10am. The personal property including but not limited to: Personal and household items stored at West Coast SelfStorage Carlsbad 2405 Cougar Dr., Carlsbad, CA 92010, County of San Diego, by the following persons:

Tenants:

Brian Resha Jaeson Cayne Taylor Moore

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

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF BULK SALE (UCC 6101 et seq. and B&P 24074 et seq.) Escrow No. 107-042797 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a bulk sale is about to be made. The name(s) and business address(es) of the Seller(s) are: FISH MARKET RESTAURANTS INC. 640 VIA DE LA VALLE, SOLANA BEACH, CA 92075 AND 750 N. HARBOR DRIVE, SAN DIEGO, CA 92101

Doing Business as: THE FISH MARKET

All other business name(s) and address(es) used by the Seller(s) within three years as stated by the Seller(s) is/are: TOP OF THE MARK - 1 TUNA LANE, SAN DIEGO, CA 92101

The location in California of the chief executive o ce of the Seller is: 1 TUNA LANE, SAN DIEGO, CA 92101

The name(s) and address of the Buyer(s) is/are: THE BRIGANTINE, INC., 7889 OSTROW STREET, SAN DIEGO, CA 92111

The location and general

description of the assets to be sold are the trade name of the business, furniture, xtures and equipment, inventory of stock, leasehold interest, leasehold improvements, goodwill and covenant not to compete and transfer of License No. 47-421685 and 47421653 of that certain business known as THE FISH MARKET located at 640 VIA DE LA VALLE, SOLANA BEACH, CA 92075 AND THE FISH MARKET LOCATED AT: 750 N. HARBOR DRIVE, SAN DIEGO, CA 92101. The Bulk Sale and transfer of the Alcoholic Beverage License is intended to be consummated at the o ce of: The Heritage Escrow Company, 2550 Fifth Avenue, Suite 800, San Diego CA 92103, Escrow No. 107-042797, Escrow O cer: Christopher Portillo, and the anticipated date of sale/transfer is on or about 04/01/25

The Bulk Sale IS NOT subject to California Uniform Commercial Code Section 6106.2, but is subject to Section 24074 of the Business and Professions Code. Claims will be accepted until Settlement Agent is noti ed by the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control of the transfer of the permanent Alcoholic Beverage License to the Buyer. As required by Sec. 24073 of the Business and Professions Code, it has been agreed between the Seller and the Buyer that the consideration for transfer of the business and license is to be paid only after the transfer has been approved by the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control. THE BRIGANTINE, INC. By: /s/ MICHAEL A. MORTON JR., CEO/CFO

2/21/25 CNS-3896955# CN 30134

Notice of Public Sale

Notice is hereby given that Security Public Storage, 471 C St, Chula Vista, CA 91910 will sell the contents of the storage units listed below at a public auction to satisfy a lien placed on the contents (pursuant to Division 8 Chapter 10 Sec 21700-21716 of the California Codes). The sale will take place at the website www.StorageTreasures.com on 03/12/2025 at 12:00PM. The sale will be conducted under the direction of Christopher Rosa (Bond-3112562) and www. StorageTreasures.com on behalf of the facility’s management. Units will be available for viewing prior to the sale on www. StorageTreasures.com. Contents will be sold for cash only to the highest bidder. A 10-15% buyer’s premium will be charged and possibly a cleaning deposit per unit. All sales are nal. Seller reserves the right to withdraw the property at any time before the sale or to refuse any bids. The property to be sold is described as “general household items” unless otherwise noted.

Tenant Name:

Otoole, Timothy C. Magaña, Alfonso Sandoval, Daniel Robert JR Larson, Shannon Haslerud, Jon D. Medina, Beatriz Angelica Cosio, Angel Shepherd, Meiko Terrell Manjarrez, Eufemio Bennett, Steven Harvey, Lane M.

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

Security Public Storage 471 C St Chula Vista, CA 91910

619-422-0128

02/21/2025 CN 30131

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF RAOUF EZZAT HANNA

Case # 25PE000353C

To all heirs, bene ciaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, Raouf Ezzat Hanna

A Petition for Probate has been led by Paul Hanna in the Superior Court of California, County of San Diego.

The Petition for Probate requests that Paul Hanna be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

The petition requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate.

The will and any codicils are available for examination in the le kept by the court.

The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person les an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.

A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows:

Date: March 12, 2025; Time: 1:30 PM; in Dept.: 502. Court address: 1100 Union St., San Diego CA 92101, Central Courthouse. https://www.sdcourt.ca.gov/ sdcourt/probate2/probatevh Court appearances may be made either in person or virtually, unless otherwise ordered by the Court. Virtual appearances must be made using the department’s Microsoft Teams (“MS Teams”) video link; or by calling the department’s MS Teams conference phone number and using the assigned conference ID number. The MS Teams video conference links and phone numbers can be found at www.sdcourt.ca.gov/ ProbateHearings. Plan to check in 15 minutes prior to the scheduled hearing time.

If you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or le written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.

If you are a creditor or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must le your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of rst issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as de ned in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code.

Other California statutes and legal authority may a ect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law.

You may examine the le kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may le with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the ling of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.

Petitioner: Paul Hanna 7729 Encino Ave Northridge CA 91325

CITY OF CARLSBAD PUBLIC NOTICE – UNCLAIMED FUNDS

Pursuant to State of California Government Code Section 50050, notice is hereby given by the City of Carlsbad that the following amounts, not the property of the city, have been held by the Treasurer of the City of Carlsbad for more than three years. These amounts will become property of the City of Carlsbad if no veri ed complaint is led and served by April 14, 2025. Any persons possessing an interest in this property may email kayla.hanner@carlsbadca.gov or call 442-339-2411.

Name/Vendor Date Issued Check Number Amount Fund

Basswood Avenue Residence 01/23/19 GR2018-0014

Rines, Jennifer

O’Grady, Kristi

Zollar, Amber

Catovic, Marwah

Seafood&Steakhous

Seda Gragossian

Stephanie

Valerie

Tom

Telephone: 747.877.1085 02/21, 02/28, 03/07/2025 CN 30128

Notice of Self Storage Sale

Please take notice Stor’em Self Storage located at 4800 Paci c Hwy San Diego CA 92110 intends to hold a public sale to the highest bidder of the property stored by the following tenants at the storage facility. The sale will occur at the facility on 3/10/2025 at 1:00PM. Justin Wild unit #D001; William Stevens/The Bxng Club unit #D003; Justin Rhinehart unit #I023. This sale may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Certain terms and conditions apply.

02/21, 02/28/2025 CN 30125

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSECHANGE OF NAME CASE# 25CU007184N TO ALL INTERESTED

PERSONS: Petitioner(s): Zoltan John Lukacs led a petition with this court for a decree changing name as follows: a. Present name: Zoltan John Lukacs change to proposed name: Zoltan John Lucas THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this Court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for a change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must le a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely led, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING: On March 28, 2025 at 8:30 a.m., in Dept. 25 of the Superior Court of California, 325 S Melrose Dr., Vista CA 92081, North County Division. (To appear remotely, check in advance of the hearing for information about how to do so on the court’s website. To nd your court’s website, go to www. courts.ca.gov/find-my-court. htm.) NO HEARING WILL OCCUR ON THE DATE SPECIFIED IN THE ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE. The court will review the documents led as of the date speci ed on the Order to Show Cause for Change of Name (JC Form #NC-120). If all requirements for a name change have been met as of the date speci ed, and no timely written objection has been received (required at

least two court days before the date speci ed), the Petition for Change of Name (JC Form #NC100) will be granted without a hearing. One copy of the Order Granting the Petition will be mailed to the petitioner. To change a name on a legal document, including a birth certi cate, social security card, driver license, passport, and other identi cation, a certi ed copy of Decree Changing Name (JC Form #NC-130) or Decree Changing Name and Order Recognizing Change of Gender and for Issuance of New Birth Certi cate (JC Form #NC230) may be required. Contact the agency(ies) who issues the

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

A certi ed copy of Decree Changing Name (JC Form #NC130) or Decree Changing Name and Order Recognizing Change of Gender and for Issuance of New Birth’ Certi cate (JC Form #NC-230) may be obtained from the Civil Business O ce for a fee. Petitioners who are

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

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

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

A RESPONDENT OBJECTING TO THE NAME CHANGE MUST FILE A WRITTEN OBJECTION AT LEAST TWO COURT

DAYS (excluding weekends and holidays) BEFORE THE DATE SPECIFIED. Do not come to court on the speci ed date. The court will notify the parties by mail of a future hearing date. Any Petition for the name change of a minor that is signed by only one parent must have this Attachment served along with the Petition and Order to Show Cause, on the other non-signing parent, and proof of service must be led with the court. IT IS SO ORDERED. Filed Date: 02/11/2025

Brad A. Weinreb

MARKETPLACE NEWS

Judge of the Superior Court. 02/21, 02/28, 03/07, 03/14/2025 CN 30122

SUMMONS (Family Law) CITACIÓN (Derecho familiar) CASE # (NUMERO DE CASO) 24FL009655N

NOTICE TO RESPONDENT

AVISO AL DEMANDADO: Maria Eugenia Velasquez

You have been sued. Read the information below and on the next page. Lo han demandado. Lea la información a continuación y en la página siguiente.

Petitioner’s Name is: Nombre del demandante: Manuel Esgar Lucatero

You have 30 calendar days after this Summons and Petition are served on you to le a Response (form FL-120) at the court and have a copy served on the petitioner. A letter, phone call, or court appearance will not protect you.

If you do not le your Response on time, the court may make orders a ecting your marriage or domestic partnership, your property, and custody of your children. You may be ordered to pay support and attorney fees and costs.

For legal advice, contact a lawyer immediately. Get help nding a lawyer at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www. courts.ca.gov/selfhelp), at the California Legal Services website (www.lawhelpca.org), or by contacting your local county bar association.

Tiene 30 días de calendario después de haber recibido la entrega legal de esta Citación y Petición para presentar una Respuesta (formulario FL120) ante la corte y efectuar la entrega legal de una copia al demandante. Una carta o llamada telefónica o una audiencia de la corte no basta para protegerlo. Si no presenta su Respuesta a tiempo, la corte puede dar órdenes que afecten su matrimonio o pareja de hecho, sus bienes y la custodia de sus hijos. La corte también le puede ordenar que pague manutención, y honorarios y costos legales. Para asesoramiento legal, póngase en contacto de inmediato con un abogado. Puede obtener información para encontrar un abogado en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www. sucorte.ca.gov), en el sitio web de los Servicios Legales de California (www.lawhelpca. org) o poniéndose en contacto con el colegio de abogados de su condado.

NOTICE—RESTRAINING

ORDERS ARE ON PAGE 2: These restraining orders are e ective against both spouses or domestic partners until the petition is dismissed, a judgment is entered, or the court makes further orders. They are enforceable anywhere in California by any law enforcement o cer who has received or seen a copy of them.

AVISO—LAS ÓRDENES DE RESTRICCIÓN SE ENCUENTRAN EN LA PÁGINA 2: Las órdenes de restricción están en vigencia en cuanto a ambos cónyuges o miembros de la pareja de hecho hasta que se despida la petición, se emita un fallo o la corte dé otras órdenes. Cualquier agencia del orden público que haya recibido o visto una copia de estas órdenes puede hacerlas acatar en cualquier lugar de California.

FEE WAIVER: If you cannot pay the ling fee, ask the clerk for a fee waiver form. The court may order you to pay back all or part of the fees and costs that the court waived for you or the other party.

EXENCIÓN DE CUOTAS: Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentación, pida al secretario un formulario de exención de cuotas. La corte puede ordenar que usted pague, ya sea en parte o por completo, las cuotas y

costos de la corte previamente exentos a petición de usted o de la otra parte. The name and address of the court are (El nombre y direccion de la corte son): Superior Court of California County of San Diego North County Division 325 S. Melrose Dr. Vista CA 92081

The name, address, and telephone number of petitioner’s attorney, or petitioner without an attorney, are: (El nombre, direccion y numero de telefono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante si no tiene abogado, son): Manuel Esgar Lucatero 1820 Melrose Dr. #118 San Marcos CA 92078

Date (Fecha): 08/29/2024

Clerk, by (Secretario, por), S. Rodriguez, Deputy (Asistente) NOTICE TO THE PERSON SERVED: You are served as an individual defendant. 02/14, 02/21, 02/28, 03/07/2025 CN 30107

NOTICE OF SALE PERSONAL PROPERTY

Notice is hereby given that undersigned intends to sell the personal property described below to enforce a lien imposed on said property pursuant to sections 21700-21716 of the Business and Professions Code, Section 2328 of the Commercial Code, Section 535 of the Penal Code and provisions of the Civil Code.

The undersigned will sell said property by competitive bidding, on or after Tuesday, February 25th 2025 at 10:00 A.M. or later. Said property has been stored and is located at “SuperStorage”, 148 Robelini Dr., Vista, CA 92083 Auction is to be held online at www. storagetreasures.com

Angelina Castanon (5X7)

Sean Joseph Rehm 10x10) Leilani Lavon McCauley (10x20)

Christine Kay Winters (10x20)

Purchases must be paid for at time of sale in CASH ONLY. All purchased items sold as is, where is. Items must be removed at the time of sale. Sales are subject to cancellation in the event of settlement between owner and obligated party. Advertiser Reserves the right to bid.

Dated this 6th day of February 2025 Auction by Storagetreasures.com: Phone (855)722-8853

SuperStorage 760-727-1070

02/14, 02/21/2025 CN 30104

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF DANIEL McDONOUGH

Case # 25PE000265C

To all heirs, bene ciaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, Daniel McDonough

A Petition for Probate has been led by Brian McDonough in the Superior Court of California, County of San Diego.

The Petition for Probate requests that Brian McDonough be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

The petition requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the le kept by the court.

The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to

interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person les an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.

A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: Date: March 11, 2025; Time: 10:00 AM; in Dept.: 504. Court address: 1100 Union St., San Diego CA 92101, Central Courthouse. https://www.sdcourt.ca.gov/ sdcourt/probate2/probatevh

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

If you are a creditor or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must le your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of rst issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as de ned in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may a ect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. You may examine the le kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may le with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the ling of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.

Petitioner: Brian McDonough 2266 Edinburg Ave. Cardi CA 92007 Telephone: 760.632.5543 02/07, 02/14, 02/21/2025 CN 30071

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSECHANGE OF NAME CASE# 25CU004522N TO ALL INTERESTED

PERSONS:

Petitioner(s): Paige Elizabeth Sullivan led a petition with this court for a decree changing name as follows: a. Present name: Paige Elizabeth Sullivan change to proposed name: Paige Summer Wilder THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this Court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for a change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must le a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely led, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING: On

March 14, 2025 at 8:30 a.m., in Dept. N-25 of the Superior Court of California, 325 S Melrose Dr., Vista CA 92081, North County Division. (To appear remotely, check in advance of the hearing for information about how to do so on the court’s website. To nd your court’s website, go to www. courts.ca.gov/find-my-court. htm.) NO HEARING WILL OCCUR ON THE DATE SPECIFIED IN THE ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE. The court will review the documents led as of the date speci ed on the Order to Show Cause for Change of Name (JC Form #NC-120). If all requirements for a name change have been met as of the date speci ed, and no timely written objection has been received (required at least two court days before the date speci ed), the Petition for Change of Name (JC Form #NC100) will be granted without a hearing. One copy of the Order Granting the Petition will be mailed to the petitioner. To change a name on a legal document, including a birth certi cate, social security card, driver license, passport, and other identi cation, a certi ed copy of Decree Changing Name (JC Form #NC-130) or Decree Changing Name and Order Recognizing Change of Gender and for Issuance of New Birth Certi cate (JC Form #NC230) may be required. Contact the agency(ies) who issues the legal document that needs to be changed, to determine if a certi ed copy is required. A certi ed copy of Decree Changing Name (JC Form #NC130) or Decree Changing Name and Order Recognizing Change of Gender and for Issuance of New Birth’ Certi cate (JC Form #NC-230) may be obtained from the Civil Business O ce for a fee. Petitioners who are seeking a change of name under the Safe at Home program may contact the assigned department for information on obtaining certi ed copies. If all the requirements have not been met as of the date speci ed, the court will mail the petitioner a written order with further directions. If a timely objection is led, the court will set a hearing date and contact the parties by mail with further directions.

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

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

Filed Date: 01/27/2025 Brad A. Weinreb Judge of the Superior Court. 01/31, 02/07, 02/14, 02/21/2025 CN 30054

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE - CHANGE OF NAME CASE# 25CU003597C TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS:

not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must le a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely led, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING: On March 12, 2025 at 8:30 a.m., in Dept. 61 of the Superior Court of California, County of San Diego, 330 W. Broadway, San Diego CA 92101 Central Division, Hall of Justice.

(To appear remotely, check in advance of the hearing for information about how to do so on the court’s website. To nd your court’s website, go to www. courts.ca.gov/find-my-court. htm.) NO HEARING WILL OCCUR ON THE DATE SPECIFIED IN THE ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE.

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

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

To change a name on a legal document, including a birth certi cate, social security card, driver license, passport, and other identi cation, a certi ed copy of Decree Changing Name (JC Form #NC-130) or Decree Changing Name and Order Recognizing Change of Gender and for Issuance of New Birth Certi cate (JC Form #NC230) may be required. Contact the agency(ies) who issues the legal document that needs to be changed, to determine if a certi ed copy is required. A certi ed copy of Decree Changing Name (JC Form #NC130) or Decree Changing Name and Order Recognizing Change of Gender and for Issuance of New Birth’ Certi cate (JC Form #NC-230) may be obtained from the Civil Business O ce for a fee. Petitioners who are seeking a change of name under the Safe at Home program may contact the assigned department for information on obtaining certi ed copies.

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

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

A RESPONDENT

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

Filed Date: 01/22/2025

Maureen F. Hallahan

Judge of the Superior Court 01/31, 02/07, 02/14, 02/21/2025 CN 30024

AMENDED ORDER TO SHOW CAUSECHANGE OF NAME CASE# 24CU027463N

TO ALL INTERESTED

PERSONS:

Petitioner(s): Jack Anthony Edwards led a petition with this court for a decree changing name as follows: a. Present name: Jack Anthony Edwards change to proposed name: Jack Anthony Shaw THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this Court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for a change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must le a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely led, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING:

On February 28, 2025 at 8:30 a.m., in Dept. 25 of the Superior Court of California, 325 S Melrose Dr., Vista CA 92081, North County Division. (To appear remotely, check in advance of the hearing for information about how to do so on the court’s website. To nd your court’s website, go to www. courts.ca.gov/find-my-court. htm.) NO HEARING WILL OCCUR ON THE DATE SPECIFIED IN THE ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE.

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

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

To change a name on a legal document, including a birth certi cate, social security card, driver license, passport, and other identi cation, a certi ed copy of Decree Changing Name (JC Form #NC-130) or Decree Changing Name and Order Recognizing Change of Gender and for Issuance of New Birth Certi cate (JC Form #NC230) may be required. Contact the agency(ies) who issues the legal document that needs to be changed, to determine if a certi ed copy is required.

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

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

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

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

and proof of service must be led with the court. IT IS SO ORDERED. Filed Date: 01/13/2025 Brad A. Weinreb Judge of the Superior Court. 01/31, 02/07, 02/14, 02/21/2025 CN 30023

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9001208

Filed: Jan 17, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business

Name(s): A. Rockhaven Stables LLC. Located at: 6990 Carib Dr., Escondido Ca 92029 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Rockhaven Stables LLC, 6990 Carib Dr., Escondido CA 92029. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: Not Yet Started S/Patricia Mack Newton, 02/21, 02/28, 03/07, 03/14/2025 CN 30145

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9000727

Filed: Jan 13, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business

Name(s): A. Bueno Wine & Goods. Located at: 602 S. Tremont St. #103 Oceanside CA 92054 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Vino Vino, LLC, 602 S. Tremont St. #103, Oceanside CA 92054. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 12/15/2024 S/Brian Earls, 02/21, 02/28, 03/07, 03/14/2025 CN 30144

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9002986

Filed: Feb 13, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business

Name(s): A. New Joy. Located at: 12515 Oaks North Dr. #233, San Diego CA 92128 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. LaVetta Ann DuBose Collier, 12515 Oaks North Dr. #233, San Diego CA 92128. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 03/05/2020 S/LaVetta Ann DuBose Collier, 02/21, 02/28, 03/07, 03/14/2025 CN 30143

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9001926

Filed: Jan 28, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/ County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Carlsbox Designs. Located at: 4006 Sierra Morena Ave., Carlsbad CA 92010 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Tyler Paul Whitchurch, 4006 Sierra Morena Ave., Carlsbad CA 92010. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: Not Yet Started S/Tyler Paul Whitchurch, 02/21, 02/28, 03/07, 03/14/2025 CN 30138

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9001754 Filed: Jan 27, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Vast Leadership Development. Located at: 4653 Carmel Mountain Rd. #308, San Diego CA 92130 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: 4653 Carmel Mountain Rd. #308 PMB 101, San Diego CA 92130. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Jennifer Santoso, 4653 Carmel Mountain Rd. #308 PMB 101,

San Diego CA 92130. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 12/19/2024 S/Jennifer Santoso, 02/21, 02/28, 03/07, 03/14/2025 CN 30137

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9002850

Filed: Feb 10, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. TheStoriesSheTells Publishing; B. LikeSheSays. Located at: 3529 Pear Blossom Dr., Oceanside CA 92057 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Denise Elizabeth Dwyer, 3529 Pear Blossom Dr., Oceanside CA 92057. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: Not Yet Started S/Denise E. Dwyer, 02/21, 02/28, 03/07, 03/14/2025 CN 30136

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9003167

Filed: Feb 14, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business

Name(s): A. Macros. Located at: 5156 Via Seville, Oceanside CA 92056 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business

Mailing Address: 1. Macro Meals LLC, 5156 Via Seville, Oceanside CA 92056. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: Not Yet Started S/Jason Durrant, 02/21, 02/28, 03/07, 03/14/2025 CN 30133

Fictitious Business Name

Statement #2025-9002579

Filed: Feb 05, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business

Name(s): A. Reach Educational Psychology. Located at: 3485 Pleasant Vale Dr., Carlsbad CA 92010 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Kathryn Tara Landis, 3485 Pleasant Vale Dr., Carlsbad CA 92010. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 01/29/2025 S/Kathryn Tara Landis, 02/21, 02/28, 03/07, 03/14/2025 CN 30132

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9002910

Filed: Feb 11, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. VOLO AI. Located at: 3715 Hibiscus Cir., Carlsbad CA 92008 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. VOLOAI LLC, 3715 Hibiscus Cir., Carlsbad CA 92008. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: Not Yet Started S/Logan Thomas Mazzella, 02/21, 02/28, 03/07, 03/14/2025 CN 30129

Fictitious Business Name

Statement #2025-9002994

Filed: Feb 13, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/ County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. City SC Southwest. Located at: 2754 Commerce Center Dr. #237, Temecula CA 92590 Riverside. Business Mailing Address: 27574 Commerce Center Dr. #237, Temecula CA 92590. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Temecula United Soccer Club Inc., 27574 Commerce Center Dr. #237, Temecula CA 92590. This business is conducted by: A

Corporation. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 02/13/2025 S/Karen Weebe, 02/21, 02/28, 03/07, 03/14/2025 CN 30124

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9002528

Filed: Feb 05, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/ County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Mane Studio. Located at: 2002 Jimmy Durante Blvd., Del

Mar CA 92014 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Mackenzie Sundahl, 2953 Calle Frontera, San Clemente CA 92673; 2. Lisa Sundahl Higginson, 2953 Calle Frontera, San Clemente CA 92673. This business is conducted by: Co-Partners. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 12/01/2024 S/Mackenzie Sundahl, 02/14, 02/21, 02/28, 03/07/2025 CN 30118

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San Diego. Business Mailing Address: 681 San Rodolfo Dr. #1091, Solana Beach CA 92075. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Melissa Seipel Coaching and Consulting, LLC, 681 San Rodolfo Dr. #1091, Solana Beach CA 92075. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 07/01/2024 S/Melissa Seipel, 02/14, 02/21, 02/28, 03/07/2025 CN 30117

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9002499

Filed: Feb 05, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business

Name(s): A. LA Consulting Co. Located at: 703 Chimney Rock Dr., Oceanside CA 92058 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: 3784 Mission Ave. Ste 148 Box 359, Oceanside CA 92058. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Linda Avsharian, 3784 Mission Ave. Ste 148 Box 359, Oceanside CA 92058. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 01/01/2005 S/Linda Avsharian, 02/14, 02/21, 02/28, 03/07/2025 CN 30114

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9002732

Filed: Feb 07, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County

Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Blessed Beyond Entertainment. Located at: 5355 Avenida Encinas #100, Carlsbad CA 92008 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Blessed Beyond Entertainment Inc., 5355 Avenida Encinas #100, Carlsbad CA 92008. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 03/01/2020 S/Abigail Newsome, 02/14, 02/21, 02/28, 03/07/2025 CN 30113

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9002392 Filed: Feb 04, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Flips Whips. Located at: 7640 University Ave. #A, La Mesa CA 91942 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: 13310 Barbados Way, Del Mar CA 92014. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Philip James Lewis, 13310 Barbados Way, Del Mar CA 92014. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: Not Yet Started S/Philip James Lewis, 02/14, 02/21, 02/28, 03/07/2025 CN 30109

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9002706 Filed: Feb 07, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business

Name(s): A. Golden Coast HVAC. Located at: 687 S. Coast Hwy 101 #111, Encinitas CA 92024 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: 315 S. Coast

Hwy 101 #U12, Encinitas CA 92024. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. RAF Paci ca Group, 315 S. Coast Hwy 101 #U12, Encinitas CA 92024. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: Not Yet Started S/Adam Robinson, 02/14, 02/21, 02/28, 03/07/2025 CN 30108

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9001474

Filed: Jan 22, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Venezia Italian Cuisine; B. A2Z Construction. Located at: 604 N. Coast Hwy, Oceanside CA 92054 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Amir Zamani, 604 N. Coast Hwy, Oceanside CA 92054. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: Not Yet Started S/Amir Zamani, 02/14, 02/21, 02/28, 03/07/2025 CN 30106

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9001714

Filed: Jan 24, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Prizm Micros. Located at: 955 Osborne St., Vista CA 92084 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Dreamora, 955 Osborne St., Vista CA 92084. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. Registrant First Began to Transact Business

Under the Names(s) Above as of: 01/01/2025 S/Ryan Walker, 02/14, 02/21, 02/28, 03/07/2025 CN 30102

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9001688 Filed: Jan 24, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Aladino Bail Bonds. Located at: 1441 State St., San Diego CA 92101 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: 1000 Aviara Pkwy #300, Carlsbad CA 92011. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Two Jinn Inc., 1000 Aviara Pkwy #300, Carlsbad CA 92011. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 06/01/2004 S/Herbert G. Mutter, 02/14, 02/21, 02/28, 03/07/2025 CN 30101

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9002383

Filed: Feb 03, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/ County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Angelic Caregiving LLC. Located at: 1501 E. Grand Ave. #1312, Escondido CA 92027 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Angelic Caregiving LLC, 1501 E. Grand Ave. #1312, Escondido CA 92027. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 01/08/2025 S/Esmeralda Santiago Reyes, 02/14, 02/21, 02/28, 03/07/2025 CN 30098

Fictitious Business Name

Statement #2025-9002128

Filed: Jan 30, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Travel Beyond the Boundaries. Located at: 1802 S. Tremont St. #4, Oceanside CA 92054 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Morgan Alyssa Margherita, 1802 S. Tremont St. #4, Oceanside CA 92054. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: Not Yet Started S/Morgan Alyssa Margherita, 02/07, 02/14, 02/21, 02/28/2025 CN 30089

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9002293 Filed: Feb 03, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/ County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Tommy A. Creative. Located at: 346 Mainsail Rd., Oceanside CA 92054 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Thomas J. Anderson, 346 Mainsail Rd, Oceanside CA 92054. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: Not Yet Started S/Thomas J. Anderson, 02/07, 02/14, 02/21, 02/28/2025 CN 30086

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9002307 Filed: Feb 03, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. OceanShine Windows. Located at: 2739 Flower Fields Way, Carlsbad CA 92010 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. OceanShine Windows LLC, 2739 Flower Fields Way, Carlsbad CA 92010. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 02/03/2025 S/Gabriel Hartzell, 02/07, 02/14, 02/21, 02/28/2025 CN 30079

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9001567 Filed: Jan 23, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/ County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Glass Wall Systems Inc. Located at: 2131 Las Palmas Dr #B, Carlsbad CA 92011 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Glass Wall Systems Inc., PO Box 230028, Encinitas CA 92023. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 06/17/2002 S/William Mesa, 02/07, 02/14, 02/21, 02/28/2025 CN 30078

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9002297

Filed: Feb 03, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Louie’s Auto Detailing. Located at: 6359 Rancho Mission Rd. #6, San Diego CA 92108 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Luis Enrique Hernandez, 6359 Rancho Mission Rd. #6, San Diego CA 92108. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 10/12/2024 S/Luis Enrique Hernandez, 02/07, 02/14, 02/21, 02/28/2025 CN 30077

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9002256

Filed: Jan 31, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. J’aime Nowak Speaking & Consulting. Located at: 2772 Roosevelt St. #1493, Carlsbad CA 92008 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. J’aime Nowak, 2772 Roosevelt St. #1493, Carlsbad CA 92008. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 02/01/2024 S/J’aime Nowak, 02/07, 02/14, 02/21, 02/28/2025 CN 30075

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9000519 Filed: Jan 09, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/ County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Santa Fe Barbershop. Located at: 538 Santa Fe Dr., Encinitas CA 92024 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Sol Divino LLC, 538 Santa Fe Dr., Encinitas CA 92024. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 01/09/2025 S/Micaela Belman, 02/07, 02/14, 02/21, 02/28/2025 CN 30074

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9002105 Filed: Jan 30, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. SD Lush Lab. Located at: 12004 Carmel Mountain Rd. #59, San Diego CA 92128 San Diego. Business

Mailing Address: PO Box 676087, Rancho Santa Fe CA 92067. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Brookelynn Nelson, PO Box 676087, Rancho Santa Fe CA 92067. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 01/15/2025 S/Brookelynn Nelson, 02/07, 02/14, 02/21, 02/28/2025 CN 30073

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9001556 Filed: Jan 23, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. The Natural Path. Located at: 12865 Pointe Del Mar Way #170, Del Mar CA 92014 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. The Spine Institute Habchi Chiropractic Inc., 12865 Pointe Del Mar Way #170, Del Mar CA 92014. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 04/01/2023 S/Jennifer Habchi, 02/07, 02/14, 02/21, 02/28/2025 CN 30072

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9000703 Filed: Jan 13, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/ County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Sage Senior Solutions. Located at: 316 Crownview Ct., San Marcos CA 92069 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Ever After Placement, LLC, 316 Crownview Ct., San Marcos CA 92069. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 01/13/2025 S/Marianne Stluka, 02/07, 02/14, 02/21, 02/28/2025 CN 30069

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9002145

Filed: Jan 30, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Elite Garage Door Repair. Located at: 2572 Magellan Ln., Vista CA 92081 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Dean Wozney, 2572 Magellan Ln., Vista CA 92081. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 06/06/2018 S/Dean Wozney, 02/07, 02/14, 02/21, 02/28/2025 CN 30068

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9000124 Filed: Jan 03, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. A&J Construction. Located at: 1012 E. Pennsylvania Ave., Escondido CA 92025 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Alberto Noriega Rojas, 1012 E. Pennsylvania Ave., Escondido CA 92025. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 01/02/2025 S/Alberto Noriega Rojas, 02/07, 02/14, 02/21, 02/28/2025 CN 30063

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9001349 Filed: Jan 21, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/ County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Mind Therapy. Located at: 2558 Roosevelt St., Carlsbad CA 92008 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: 965 Laguna Dr. #7, Carlsbad CA 92008. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Brooke Renee Pollind, 965 Laguna Dr. #7, Carlsbad CA 92008. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: Not Yet Started S/Brooke R. Pollind, 02/07, 02/14, 02/21, 02/28/2025 CN 30062

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9001814 Filed: Jan 27, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Local Properties. Located at: 412 N. Coast Hwy, Encinitas CA 92024 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Trinity Management, Inc., 120 Birmingham Dr. #120B, Cardi CA 92007. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: Not Yet Started S/Wesley Besemer, 02/07, 02/14, 02/21, 02/28/2025 CN 30061

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9000690 Filed: Jan 10, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/ County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Rise N Shine Property Rentals, LLC. Located at: 3221 Celinda Dr., Carlsbad CA 92008 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Rise N Shine Property Rentals, LLC, 3221 Celinda Dr., Carlsbad CA 92008. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 07/15/2024 S/Janine Gale, 02/07, 02/14, 02/21, 02/28/2025 CN 30060

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9000689 Filed: Jan 10, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/ County Clerk. Fictitious

Business Name(s): A. Rise Coaching Services, LLC. Located at: 3221 Celinda Dr., Carlsbad CA 92008 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Rise Coaching Services, LLC, 3221 Celinda Dr., Carlsbad CA 92008. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 06/14/2024 S/Janine Gale, 02/07, 02/14, 02/21, 02/28/2025 CN 30059

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9000718

Filed: Jan 13, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. VandenBrink & Associates, A Professional Fiduciary Company. Located at: 5610 Quarter Horse Cir., Oceanside CA 92057 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: 825 College Blvd. Ste 102 #506, Oceanside CA 92057. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Mabel VandenBrink, 825 College Blvd. Ste 102 #506, Oceanside CA 92057. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 03/11/2010 S/Mabel VandenBrink, 01/31, 02/07, 02/14, 02/21/2025 CN 30058

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9001927

Filed: Jan 28, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/ County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Seifert and Associates. Located at: 2348 Larmar Ave., Carlsbad CA 92009 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Matthew Mel Seifert, 2348 Larmar Ave., Carlsbad CA 92009. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: Not Yet Started S/Matthew Mel Seifert, 01/31, 02/07, 02/14, 02/21/2025 CN 30057

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9001827

Filed: Jan 27, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business

Name(s): A. CollegeJim. com. Located at: 9920 Paci c Heights Blvd. #150, San Diego CA 92121 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. James Charles Lundgren II, 9920 Paci c Heights Blvd., Sa Diego CA 92121. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 01/01/2019 S/James Lundgren II, 01/31, 02/07, 02/14, 02/21/2025 CN 30055

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9001790

Filed: Jan 27, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business

Name(s): A. Cerebral Canine; B. Corso Queen. Located at: 776 S. Sierra Ave., Solana Beach CA 92075 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Marcy Ann Mernik, 776 S. Sierra Ave., Solana Beach CA 92075. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 01/25/2025 S/Marcy Ann Mernik, 01/31, 02/07, 02/14, 02/21/2025 CN 30049

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9001799

Filed: Jan 27, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/ County Clerk. Fictitious

Business Name(s): A. Days Inn

Oceanside; B. Days In At The Coast. Located at: 1501 Carmelo Dr, Oceanside CA 92054 San Diego. Business Mailing

Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Harborview Inn LLC, 1501 Carmelo Dr., Oceanside CA 92054. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 06/21/1997 S/Nayan B. Patel, 01/31, 02/07, 02/14, 02/21/2025 CN 30048

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9001538

Filed: Jan 22, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business

Name(s): A. Raspy Growers; B. Raspy. Located at: 335 Santa Fe Dr., Encinitas CA 92024 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Jaime Jimenez Jorquin, 335 Santa Fe Dr., Encinitas CA 92024. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 01/01/2000 S/Jaime Jimenez Jorquin, 01/31, 02/07, 02/14, 02/21/2025 CN 30047

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9001028

Filed: Jan 16, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business

Name(s): A. Lutum Advisors. Located at: 1180 Molara Ln., Encinitas CA 92024 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. David Wayne Ernst, 1180 Molara Ln., Encinitas CA 92024. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: Not Yet Started S/David Wayne Ernst, 01/31, 02/07, 02/14, 02/21/2025 CN 30042

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9001027 Filed: Jan 16, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business

Name(s): A. Lutum. Located at: 1180 Molara Ln., Encinitas CA 92024 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. David Wayne Ernst, 1180 Molara Ln., Encinitas CA 92024. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: Not Yet Started S/David Wayne Ernst, 01/31, 02/07, 02/14, 02/21/2025 CN 30041

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9001748

Filed: Jan 24, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. PsychDoc. Located at: 4909 Murphy Canyon Rd. #510, San Diego CA 92123 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. PsychDoc, Inc., A Professional Psychology Corporation, 4909 Murphy Canyon Rd. #510, San Diego CA 92123. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 07/20/2020 S/Jessica Stevens, 01/31, 02/07, 02/14, 02/21/2025 CN 30040

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9001641

Filed: Jan 23, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business

Name(s): A. Cyrous & Shadi Properties. Located at: 2513 Luciernaga St., Carlsbad CA 92009 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Discovery Children’s Dentistry, LLC, 2513 Luciernaga St., Carlsbad CA 92009. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: Not Yet Started S/Cyrous Sheikh, 01/31, 02/07, 02/14, 02/21/2025 CN 30036

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9001157

Filed: Jan 17, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business

Name(s): A. Wellbody Physical Therapy. Located at: 1540 Calle Violetas, Encinitas CA 92024 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Wellbody Physical Therapy Inc., 1540 Calle Violetas, Encinitas CA 92024. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: Not Yet Started S/Arti Rana Logan, 01/31, 02/07, 02/14, 02/21/2025 CN 30034

Fictitious Business Name

Statement #2025-9001471

Filed: Jan 22, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. My Oceanside Therapist. Located at: 3536 Sea Ridge Rd., Oceanside CA 92054 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Erik M. Huber, 3536 Sea Ridge Rd., Oceanside CA 92054. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 08/08/2024 S/Erik M. Huber, 01/31, 02/07, 02/14, 02/21/2025 CN 30033

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9001430

Filed: Jan 22, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Pilates and Beyond

Studio. Located at: 2210 Encinitas Blvd. #I, Encinitas CA 92024 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business

Mailing Address: 1. Deborah K. Huber, 2210 Encinitas Blvd. #I, Encinitas CA 92024. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 08/08/2021 S/Deborah K. Huber, 01/31, 02/07, 02/14, 02/21/2025 CN 30032

Fictitious Business Name

Statement #2025-9001705

Filed: Jan 24, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/ County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. MD Paper Creations. Located at: 3152 Avenida Olmeda, Carlsbad CA 92009 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Dana Delrene Everson, 3152 Avenida Olmeda, Carlsbad CA 92009. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 01/22/2025 S/Dana Delrene Everson, 01/31, 02/07, 02/14, 02/21/2025 CN 30029

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9000943

Filed: Jan 15, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Citrus Cherub. Located at: 1080 Gardena, Encinitas CA 92024 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Gabrielle Marie Ahlstrom, 1080 Gardena, Encinitas CA 92024. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 01/01/2025 S/Gabrielle Marie Ahlstrom, 01/31, 02/07, 02/14, 02/21/2025 CN 30026

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9001040

Filed: Jan 16, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County

Clerk. Fictitious Business

Name(s): A. Sophia Wang Fine Art. Located at: 100 Main St. #416, Vista CA 92083 San Diego. Business Mailing

Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing

Address: 1. Paul Dobbs, 100 Main St. #416, Vista CA 92083. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 01/15/2025 S/Paul Dobbs, 01/31, 02/07, 02/14, 02/21/2025 CN 30022

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9001441

Filed: Jan 22, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business

Name(s): A. The Centers; B. The Center for Special Needs Trust Administration; C. CNTR for SNT Admin Inc; D. Center for SNT Admin Inc; E. Center for Special Needs; F. SNT Admin; G. The Centers for SNT; H. Center for MSA Administration. Located at: 215 N. City #128F, San Marcos CA 92078 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: 310 S. Twin Oaks Valley Rd #107-174, San Marcos CA 92078. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. CPT Institute Inc., 310 S. Twin Oaks Valley Rd. #107-174, San Marcos CA 92078. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: Not Yet Started S/William Lindahl, 01/31, 02/07, 02/14, 02/21/2025 CN 30021

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9000548 Filed: Jan 09, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/ County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Tipsy Disco. Located at: 12636 Poway Rd. #18, Poway CA 92064 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Sydney Elizabeth Hanson, 12636 Poway Rd. #18, Poway CA 92064; 2. Nadine Marie

FEB. 21

EVENTS CALENDAR

CINEMA CLUB FRIDAY

This week’s showing is “King: In the Wildernes,” a documentary that explores the final months of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s life. Dr. King’s legacy is deeply woven into the fabric of American history over the past 70 years.. Free, 4-6 p.m. at Gowland Meeting Room, Carlsbad City Library, 1775 Dove Ln, Carlsbad.

KENNEL CLUB DOG SHOWS

Established in 1934, Silver Bay Kennel Club of San Diego is one of the oldest kennel clubs in Southern California. The primary goal of SBKC is to put on a good show for the exhibitors and to provide educational information and support to all dog fanciers. Free, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Feb. 21-23 at Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd, Del Mar.

MAKE COZY CANDLES

Instructor Deb and Liz show how to make a holiday-themed 8-ounce soy wax candle and equip you with the basic candle-making skills. $39, 3-5 p.m. Feb. 21 at Grafted Cellars, 2379 La Mirada Dr, Vista.

LIFE: MUSIC TALKS

Come out and enjoy the afternoon as we preview the upcoming MiraCosta Theatre musical. Join us for John Daney, a volunteer at Museum of Making Music in Carlsbad, followed by Tracy Williams and MCC theatre students providing a preview of “Singin’ in the Rain.” Free, 1 p.m. at MiraCosta College, Oceanside Campus, 1 Barnard Dr, Oceanside.

DIVINE LIGHT HEALING

Experience Divine Light healing, performed in a supportive group setting, as you are guided through a highly effective technique to receive spiritual energy to heal and transform your life. $20, 6:30-8 p.m. Feb. 21 at Spiritual Arts Institute, 527 Encinitas Blvd, Encinitas.

CAROLINE NELMS

Caroline Nelms returns to enchant the audience once again. $22, 7-8:30 p.m. Feb. 21 at Encinitas Library, 540 Cornish Dr, Encinitas.

CLIPPERS VS. STARS

Watch the San Diego Clippers face the Salt Lake City Stars at Frontwave Arena. $10-$43, 7 p.m. at Frontwave Arena, 3475 Hero Dr, Oceanside.

CIRCUS VARGAS

Circus Vargas is proud to present “Hollywood Dreams,” a tribute to the Golden Age of Hollywood. The show is a red-carpet production that features stunts, aerialists, and other performers. $25-$85, Feb. 7-24 at North County Mall, 272 E Via Rancho Pkwy, Escondido.

BROOKLYN PLAYWRIGHT Heidi Schreck’s Tony-nominated “What the Constitution Means to Me” comes to North County on Feb. 26 at North Coast Repertory Theatre. Courtesy photo

‘WHITE’

“White” is a sharp, satirical play by James Ijames that explores race, privilege, and the boundaries of art. $45-$49, Feb. 14 - March 9 at Scripps Ranch Theatre, 9783 Avenue of Nations, San Diego.

THREADS OF TIME

Threads of Time interweaves family history with the history of cotton. Free, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Feb. 14 at The Photographer’s Eye Gallery, 326 E Grand Ave, Escondido.

FEB. 22

VINTAGE CARS & COFFEE

Start your morning engine with a blend of classic cars, rugged off-roaders, and fresh coffee!. 7 to 9:30 a.m. Feb. 22 at Downtown Encinitas, S Coast Highway 101, Encinitas.

ELECTRIFICATION FAIR

Save money while making your home healthier, more comfortable, and less polluting. Free, 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Feb. 22 at Encinitas Community Center, 1140 Oakcrest Park Dr, Encinitas.

PRETENDING CHRISSIE

Experience the electrifying energy of The Pretenders live. Join us for Pretending Chrissie, a tribute to Chrissie Hynde and The Pretenders. $30, 8-10 p.m. Feb. 22 at The Bornemann Theatre on TERI Campus of Life, 555 Deer Springs Rd, San Marcos.

‘SILENT STORYTELLERS’

Growing up by the sea and observing Southern California’s shores and seasonal cycles for decades, regional artist Fredric Hope’s work brilliantly celebrates the beauty of nature’s artistry, refracted through memory, in a unique form of visual and emotional archaeology. Available to view from Feb. 7 to June 28. Please join us for a free artist reception

with refreshments and live music. Free, 3-6 p.m. Feb. 22 at William D. Cannon Art Gallery, 1775 Dove Ln, Carlsbad.

LWV’S 105TH BIRTHDAY

The League of Women Voters presents “Jeannette Rankin Fights Back” about the first female congressperson. $20, 2-4 p.m. Feb. 22 at Woman’s Club Carlsbad, Monroe St, Carlsbad.

AFRICAN DRUMS, DANCING

Celebrate Black History Month with African drum and dance by Chazz and Queen Teresa. Experience the world of African rhythms, songs and stories. Free, 10-11 a.m. Feb. 22 at Escondido Public Library, 239 S Kalmia St, Escondido.

MAKE SOURDOUGH BREAD

Learn how to make the perfect loaf of sourdough bread. $188, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Feb. 22 at Maya Moon Collective, 3349 Adams Ave, San Diego.

UNTOLD STORIES

This year’s Black History Month program at Oceanside Museum of Art (OMA) will celebrate and explore the untold stories of Black artists who have contributed significantly to mainstream culture, particularly in animation, film, theater, and music. Free, RSVP online, 2:30-5 p.m. Feb. 22 at Oceanside Museum of Art, 704 Pier View Way, Oceanside.

DEATH CAFE

Selena Jong of Moving Through Death Doula will host a death cafe, inviting strangers to gather to eat treats, drink tea and discuss death. Free, 10-11:30 a.m. Feb. 22 at Seaside Center for Spiritual Living, 1613 Lake Dr, Encinitas.

FEB. 23

PAINT AND SIP

This Valentine’s month, we will be painting a fairy-

do radiates spiritual energy that comes through in various colors and hues, this is your aura. Free, RSVP online, 12-1:30 p.m. Feb. 23 at Westin Carlsbad, 5480 Carlsbad Blvd, Carlsbad.

FEB. 24

CHILDREN’S MANNERS

Four-week etiquette and social skills class for kids. $69, 4:30-5:30 p.m. Feb. 24 at Encinitas Community Center, 1140 Oakcrest Park Dr, Encinitas.

FREE HEALTH SEMINAR

Detailed explanation about common degenerative diseases of the spine and joints from a musculoskeletal perspective. Free, 6:30 p.m. at Green Tree Mobile Estates Clubhouse, 1301 S Hale Ave, Escondido.

JEFF GARLIN, DAN LEVY

tale classic couple, “Shrek and Fiona.” $45, 2-5 p.m. Feb. 23 at Black Plague Brewing, 2550 Jason Ct, Oceanside.

SCANDINAVIAN VOYAGE

Cabrillo Chamber Orchestra performs an all Scandinavian concert, with works by works by Edvard Grieg, Kurt Atterberg and Max Bruch. $15-$30, 4-6 p.m. Feb. 23 at Incarnation Lutheran Church, 16889 Espola Rd, Poway.

‘BEER SAVES THE WORLD’

San Marcos-based environmental studio Perennial Films will premiere the short documentary, “Beer Saves the World.” The screening will include a Q+A session. Patagonia Cardiff will also be on site offering some small Patagonia clothing repairs. Bring your gear to be repaired/mended on site. Free, RSVP online, 3-5 p.m. Feb. 23 at Pure Project Vista, 1305 Hotspring Way, Vista.

NOEL PAUL STOOKEY

The “Paul” of Peter, Paul and Mary, Noel Paul Stookey has been doing important things for over sixty years, making beautiful music and supporting progressive causes. $25-$35, 4-6 p.m. Feb. 23 at San Diego Oasis Center at Rancho Bernardo, 17170 Bernardo Center Dr, San Diego.

BRIAN MCLAREN

Author, speaker, activist and public theologian Brian McLaren will present “Why Worlds Fall Apart (And What to Do About It),” including discussion of his new book. Free, 6 p.m. at San Dieguito United Methodist Church, 170 Calle Magdalena, Encinitas.

CHANGE YOUR AURA...

Join in the celebration of the 25th anniversary edition of Dimitri Moraitis’s international bestseller, “Change Your Aura, Change Your Life.” Everything you

wildly popular professional wrestling show, “AEW: Dynamite” make their live television debut. Witness the explosive action that has turned AEW into a global wrestling phenomenon. $32-$501, 4:30 p.m. at Frontwave Arena, 3475 Hero Dr, Oceanside.

ZERO WASTE SYMPOSIUM

Explore the past, shape the future! At the Zero Waste Symposium 2025, we’re bringing together experts from diverse sectors to inspire bold, sustainable solutions. Free, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Feb. 26 at San Diego County, 92007, Cardiff by the Sea.

SEACOAST WOMEN CLUB

Belly Up and Dusted Company present comedians Jeff Garlin, Dan Levy, Chaunté Wayans, Mark Serritella, John Campanelli and Minnie Eltaeb. $40$70, 7 p.m. at Solana Beach Library, 157 Stevens Ave, Solana Beach.

FEB. 25

GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY

The North San Diego County Genealogical Society will hear from Paula Stuart-Warren on “Railroad Records and Railway Methods for Tracking.” Free, 10 a.m. at Faraday Center, Faraday Ave, Carlsbad.

SWINGIN’ WITH DEAN

A free one-hour concert featuring accomplished singer and instrumentalist, Dean Ratzman, performing jazz standards, ‘60s and ‘70s era songs, and some original pieces. Free, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Feb. 25 at Solana Beach Library, 157 Stevens Ave, Solana Beach.

FEB. 26

‘THE CONSTITUTION’

North Coast Repertory Theatre proudly presents “What the Constitution Means to Me,” a transformative theatrical experience that has captivated audiences nationwide. The story explores the U.S. Constitution’s profound significance in contemporary America. $52, 5 p.m. at North Coast Repertory Theatre, 987 Lomas Santa Fe Dr, Solana Beach.

FALLBROOK WELLNESS

The Fallbrook Regional Health District’s Wellness Wednesday includes free health screenings for blood sugar, blood pressure, and BMI. Free, 1:30-3:30 p.m. Feb. 26 at Fallbrook Regional Health District, 1636 E Mission Rd, Fallbrook.

AEW: DYNAMITE

History will be made when All Elite Wrestling’s

Please join us for an informative Lunch and Learn, where like-minded Republicans and kindred spirits gather to hear from San Diego County Assessor/Recorder/County Clerk Jordan Z. Marks. $38-$45, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Feb. 26 at Lomas Santa Fe Country Club, 1505 Lomas Santa Fe Dr, Solana Beach.

WHISKEY TASTING

The Whiskey House hosts its February Whiskey Club featuring Japanese whiskeys, a welcome cocktail, four pours, and food. $60, 6 p.m. at The Whiskey House, 420 3rd Ave, San Diego.

FEB. 27

CLIPPERS CAPT. AMERICA

Come see our superheroes on and off the court at Captain America Night. First 2,000 fans will recieve an exclusive poster. After the game, don’t miss autograph signing with your favorite Clippers players. $14-$462, 7 p.m. at Frontwave Arena, 3475 Hero Dr, Oceanside.

FEB. 28

CINEMA CLUB FRIDAY

This week’s showing is the 2019 drama “The Last Black Man in San Francisco.” A Black man who lives with his best friend and works in an elderly care facility dreams of living in the grand Victorian house his grandfather built in the affluent Fillmore District. Free, 4-6 p.m. at Gowland Meeting Room, Carlsbad City Library, 1775 Dove Ln, Carlsbad

GEM FAIRE IN DEL MAR

America’s Best Gem & Jewelry Show. Free-$7, 12-6 p.m. Feb. 28 at Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd, Del Mar.

FUN ANIMAL FRIDAY: BEES Discover the buzzing world of bees with Sager Family Farms. Free with museum admission, 1011:30 a.m. Feb. 28 at San Diego Children’s Discovery Museum, 320 N Broadway, Escondido.

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1. TELEVISION: How many castaways are on “Gilligan’s Island”?

1. TELEVISION: How many castaways are on “Gilligan’s Island”?

2. GEOGRAPHY: Which Asian nation’s nickname is “Land of the Thunder Dragon”?

2. GEOGRAPHY: Which Asian nation’s nickname is “Land of the Thunder Dragon”?

3. LITERATURE: What is author J.K. Rowling’s real first name?

4. SCIENCE: What is a type of material that can’t carry an electrical charge?

3. LITERATURE: What is author J.K. Rowling’s real first name?

5. U.S. STATES: Which state’s nickname is “The Last Frontier”?

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4. SCIENCE: What is a type of material that can’t carry an electrical charge?

5. U.S. STATES: Which state’s nickname is “The Last Frontier”?

6. MEASUREMENTS: How many quarts are in a half gallon?

7. MOVIES: Which famous landmark is featured in the movie “Rebel Without a Cause”?

8. ANATOMY: What does the cerebellum control in the human brain?

9. U.S. PRESIDENTS: Where is the late Jimmy Carter’s presidential library located?

10. HISTORY: When did the Great Fire of London occur? Answers

1. Seven. 2. Bhutan. 3. Joanne.

4. An insulator. 5. Alaska. 6. Two.

7. Griffith Observatory.

8. Movement and balance.

9. Atlanta, Georgia. 10. 1666.

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TELEVISION: How many castaways are on “Gilligan’s Island”?

GEOGRAPHY: Which Asian nation’s nickname is “Land of the Thunder Dragon”? 3. LITERATURE: What is author J.K. Rowling’s real first name?

4. SCIENCE: What is a type of material that can’t carry an electrical charge?

5. U.S. STATES: Which state’s nickname is “The Last Frontier”?

6. MEASUREMENTS: How many quarts are in a half gallon?

7. MOVIES: Which famous landmark is featured in the movie “Rebel Without a Cause”?

8. ANATOMY: What does the cerebellum control in the human brain?

9. U.S. PRESIDENTS: Where is the late Jimmy Carter’s presidential library located?

10. HISTORY: When did the Great Fire of London occur?

Answers

1. Seven.

2. Bhutan.

3. Joanne.

4. An insulator.

5. Alaska.

6. Two.

7. Griffith Observatory.

8. Movement and balance.

9. Atlanta, Georgia. 10. 1666.

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Kyle Smethurst, an aquatics PE teacher at Vista Innovation and Design Academy, also suggested keeping the pool open throughout the year so that more children can learn to swim.

“At VIDA, I teach roughly 200 kids swimming each year. It amazes me every year and surprises me how few kids come into middle school with any sort of swimming experience,” Smethurst said. “I think that’s partially because we have half to a third as much water as each of our neighboring North County cites. If you look at San Marcos, Oceanside, Carlsbad, they each have two to three or more public pools available to them, whereas we have just the Wave.”

Several other community members also shared suggestions about improving the Wave, with a large showing from the local water polo community.

Water polo players, parents and coaches said the waterpark provides a crucial space for Vista High School and Rancho Buena Vista High School aquatics athletes to practice and play, especially with the lack of other pools in North County.

Many suggested that the city replace amenities such as the slides or lazy river with a 50-meter pool that meets CIF standards, allowing local teams to host swim meets and tournaments.

“By converting the Wave into a true aquatic center, we would give Vista High and Rancho Buena Vista athletes a proper facility to train and compete in, benefitting not just high schools teams, but also clubs, community members and future

generations of athletes,” said VHS senior and water polo player Hayden Vasile.

Other residents said while they support athletic opportunities, they don’t want to see the slides and lazy river go away, as those amenities are a big draw for families and kids.

“I will admit, if those things went away, I don’t know that we would also be coming back with those younger kids, because that’s really what keeps them engaged,” said Vista resident Tarina Peterson.

Speakers also expressed concerns about bringing in a private operator, noting that it could reduce the community’s level of service and increase admission, lessons and camp costs.

Anna Potratz, who worked at the Wave in high school and college, said the current park management has made the Wave a valuable resource for the com-

munity due to its dedication to local youth, helping them learn to swim and training them to become lifeguards.

An outside company may not make that a priority, Potratz said.

“The amount of love and dedication and mentorship that they pour into that park every day is unlike [anything] I’ve seen in any other job that I’ve had,” she said. “I don’t think you should pass the buck to somebody else just because it’s getting a little expensive.”

Council members emphasized that bringing in more revenue will be crucial going forward.

“For 30 years, we’ve been operating at a loss, and yet you see the impact that it’s had on the community and the benefit that it brings in a multitude of facets, from just family gatherings to sports to swim lessons and all these different things,” O’Donnell said.

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foster a deal with Sharp HealthCare. In exchange, Palomar would sublease the top two floors of its Escondido hospital to Sharp, allowing Palomar patients access to Sharp’s specialized services, including transplants and advanced oncology procedures.

Griffith also pushed back against allegations that the Mesa Rock agreement was a move to privatize the district.

“Mesa Rock is not a private equity, it’s not an existing company — it’s a construct we put forth to allow our organization to negotiate a safe space with for-profit healthcare pro-

viders,” Griffith said. “We did this with the aim of creating a joint power authority.”

Griffith also noted that no other healthcare providers are willing to build a hospital in North County except for Kaiser Permanente, which recently opened a new hospital in nearby San Marcos — another financial blow to Palomar Health. Palomar already has the facilities and capacity to expand services, he said, which is why the Mesa Rock agreement was created to foster partnerships like the one with Sharp.

Whether the board will revisit the Mesa Rock agreement within the year remains unclear.

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new roundabout at Kristen Court is planned to help manage traffic flow.

Despite these changes, many residents remained unsatisfied. Opponents continued to question the adequacy of stormwater infrastructure, pointing to Baldwin & Sons’ history of violations. In 2022, the San Diego Regional Water Quality Control Board fined the developer $6 million for releasing 6.3 million gallons of untreated stormwater at an Orange County project site.

Nick Lee, COO of Baldwin & Sons, previously defended the drainage improvements, explaining that the project includes a new 7-by-12-foot box culvert to handle larger storms, ensuring a safer and more reliable drainage system than what current-

ly exists.

“You’re going to have a better drainage situation after this project is here than there is today,” Lee said last October.

While the council’s decision allows the project to move forward, the battle appears far from over. If filed, the California Coastal Commission will review the appeal, focusing on environmental issues, including the protection of wetlands and local habitats.

Ehlers encouraged the city to continue fighting state-imposed mandates in collaboration with other municipalities facing similar pressures.

“We need to start pushing back as a group, not as a single city,” Ehlers said. “We need to find other cities that are willing to look at what we’re doing here tonight, who have similar arguments.”

COUNCILMEMBER JIM O’HARA at a Feb. 12 meeting discussing the Quail Meadows project. Photo by Walker Armstrong

Odd Files

Weirdo Americans

A United Airlines flight from San Francisco to Chicago was forced to divert to Denver on Feb. 9 after a passenger became unruly, LiveandLetsFly.com reported. The man was up out of his seat repeatedly and argued with flight attendants before demanding to know “Where are the Mormons?” One passenger said the incident “escalated into a big physical altercation and several passengers had to rush out of their seats to help the crew pin down this person.”

Although the troublemaker was removed from the flight in Denver, the plane sat on the ground for about five hours before continuing to Chicago. [Liveandletsfly.com, 2/11/2025]

Happy Valentine’s Day

Domino’s Pizza UK has launched its first-ever eau de toilette, Eau de Passion, which is inspired by its Pepperoni Passion pizza and features notes of spice, pepper and a woody, warm base, the New York Post reported. The scent’s bottle is

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mation on this specific resolution,” said Trustee Andrés Martín. “What was publicly given to everybody was not the same thing that was in our former great mayor Jim Desmond’s Facebook post, which is very unfortunate.”

Parent Vanessa Smith said she has a transgender daughter in the district who loves going to school and that these students deserve compassion and kindness.

“Today, I kindly ask you to keep all of our children safe in our schools, no matter their gender identity, gender expression, or sexual orientation,” Smith said. “On behalf of my daughters and so many others, I encourage you to keep leading with the compassion that I value in all of you.”

Tiffany Boyd-Hodgson, who serves on the Vallecitos Water District Board but was speaking in a personal capacity at the meeting, said the district has been extremely helpful in supporting her transgender child. She also thanked the

shaped like a slice of pizza, and the cologne is free from Domino’s website if you’re lucky enough to be chosen to receive one.

British star Luke Debono, who’s promoting the scent, said it is “the perfect gift for passionate pizza-loving couples looking to spice things up this Valentine’s Day.” [NY Post, 2/10/2025]

Sounds Like a Joke

A high school teacher in Queensland, Australia, has taken to identifying as a cat, 7News-TV reported on Feb. 10. “Miss Purr,” as she prefers to be known, teaches at Marsden State High School, where she “screeches and growls when (her students) don’t listen,” one person posted on Facebook.

She also hisses and licks the backs of her hands during class and wears a headband with cat ears. One concerned mother said Miss Purr had made her daughter “purr for a lolly.” The Department of Education said the school was aware of the complaints and the principal is speaking with the teacher.

[7News, 2/10/2025]

Cultural Diversity

On Feb. 10 in Inazawa, Japan, more than 7,000 men wearing only loin-

board for their courage in bringing forward the resolution.

“Five years ago, my family was at a crossroads. Our child came out as transgender, and we didn’t know what to do,” Boyd-Hodgson said. “I want to applaud San Marcos Unified for being a safe space for that child, as we worked with the teachers, and we worked with the PE teachers, and we worked with the counselors, as we worked on a solution to bring dignity and protect everyone.”

Many speakers still shared fears that the resolution attempted to adopt a new policy allowing boys to enter girls’ bathrooms.

Susanne Wright Meyer, a parent of a middle school student in the district, said that her daughter has been uncomfortable with a transgender girl who has been changing in the locker room.

“Earlier this year, a biological male was contemplating changing in the girls’ locker room. When my daughter brought this to my attention, I was in shock,”

cloths participated in the Konomiya Naked Festival at a Shinto shrine, The Mainichi reported.

The event, which has been held for more than 1,200 years on the 13th day of the first lunar month, features a “god-man” who is thought to carry away misfortune if you touch him.

This year’s “god-man” was 26-year-old Ryota Kato, who threw himself into the crowd as the men chanted and fought to touch him. About an hour later, he emerged from the crowd and entered the shrine.

[The Mainichi, 2/12/2025]

Inexplicable

Law enforcement officers in South Holland, England, are stumped by a rash of pet cats returning to their homes with patches of missing fur, The Spalding and South Holland Voice reported on Feb. 12. The cats have apparently been shaved. “This behavior is completely unacceptable,” said inspector Matt Dickinson. “The cats in question are someone’s pet, part of their family.”

Evidently, it’s not the first time the mysterious cat shaver has struck; two Facebook commenters said their cats had been shaved in past years. [Spalding and South Holland Voice, 2/12/2025]

she said. “Safe spaces for all need to be safe spaces for all biological women too.”

Under state law, schools cannot require a transgender student to change in a private area rather than the locker room that aligns with their gender.

SMUSD’s resolution supporting immigrant families drew mostly favorable public comments.

“School is a place of learning and growth, and no student’s growth should be stifled due to the fear that at any moment, their whole life could get torn apart, getting taken away from their friends and stability that they have spent their whole life building,” said Mission Hills High School senior Sabrina Martin.

A woman who went by Anna G. said the district cannot choose to be uncooperative with immigration enforcement.

“If federal agents or police show up to the school, and a parent is affected, unfortunately it does not give you a right to disobey that law,” she said.

TinyFest California 2025 brings

tiny living movement to Del Mar

Tiny homes, ADUs and minimalist lifestyles will take center stage at TinyFest California 2025, set for March 8-9 at the Del Mar Fairgrounds. The annual event, which celebrates the growing tiny living movement, offers attendees a chance to explore a wide range of small-space dwellings while learning from experts in the field.

The festival will feature an extensive display of tiny houses, accessory dwelling units (ADUs), van conversions and other alternative housing options. Visitors will have the opportunity to tour these unique spaces and meet builders and designers who specialize in maximizing function within a small footprint.

Whether attendees are serious about downsizing or simply curious about the lifestyle, the event aims to provide inspiration and practical information.

In addition to home tours, TinyFest will host a lineup of expert speakers, panel discussions, and meet ups covering topics such as sustainable living,

tiny home investments, community-building, and real-life experiences from those who have embraced a minimalist lifestyle.

Organizers say the goal is to provide attendees with a wealth of knowledge and inspiration to apply to their own lives.

The Simple Living Marketplace is another key attraction. It features vendors offering products and services aimed at minimizing clutter, reducing debt, and decreasing one's carbon footprint. From eco-friendly household items to professional ADU consultants, the marketplace provides practical solutions for those looking to simplify their living spaces.

Beyond the educational components, TinyFest fosters a sense of community among like-minded individuals. The event includes live music, entertainment, and various meet-up opportunities, creating a vibrant atmosphere where attendees can connect, share experiences, and build relationships.

This communal aspect

is central to the festival's mission of empowering people to maximize their lives while minimizing their environmental impact.

Organizers say the event attracts a diverse crowd, including those looking to downsize, travel full-time, or find creative solutions to housing challenges.

Tickets for TinyFest California 2025 are available online, and advance purchase is recommended. The event will be held at the Del Mar Fairgrounds at 2260 Jimmy Durante Boulevard. More information can be found at tinyfest. events/event/ Whether you're a seasoned tiny living enthusiast or simply curious about the movement, TinyFest California 2025 promises a weekend of inspiration, education, and community. Join the celebration and discover how living small can lead to a bigger life. For more information and to purchase a ticket, visit their website:

tinyfest.events

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TINY HOMES, ADUs and minimalist lifestyles take center stage on March 8-9 at the Del Mar Fairgrounds. Tickets are available online. Courtesy photo/Piccola Tiny Homes