The Coast News, February 7, 2025

TRACKING CRISIS

Woman arrested in $85K nonprofit theft

By Steve Wyer

CARLSBAD — A bookkeeper and consultant with the Agua Hedionda Lagoon Foundation has been arrested on suspicion of embezzling approximately $85,000 from the organization, authorities said.

ed of misappropriating the funds from the nonprofit foundation following an internal investigation that lasted several weeks, according to Lisa Rodman, the foundation’s president and CEO.

City leaders gathered last month for the annual State of the Community event. 7

Chelsea M. Applegate, 39, was arrested on Jan. 30 on an embezzlement charge, according to arrest records released by the Carlsbad Police Department.

Applegate is suspect-

After discovering the funds were missing on Jan. 14, the foundation emailed its members a few days later, confirming that funds were missing and that an investigation was underway

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on a private beach at Camp Pendleton after nearly two months of rehabilitation at SeaWorld. Upon release, they appeared to swim together toward Oceanside. Story on 9.

Flood lawsuits pour in Leucadia drainage woes spur

By Jordan P. Ingram ENCINITAS

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— The city of Encinitas now faces three lawsuits from Leucadia homeowners after two more households filed claims earlier this month, alleging the city’s mismanagement of its drainage system has caused repeated flooding of their properties.

Thaddeus Gardner and Timothy and Kerrilynn Calver, who own properties on Europa Street, filed lawsuits on Jan. 21, claiming that the city’s failure to properly maintain stormwater drainage systems has resulted in extensive property damage, loss of rental income and ongoing safety hazards.

Last January, heavy rainfall and flash floods wrought havoc in Leucadia, transforming the Europa Street alleyway into a kneedeep river of brown-colored urban runoff and damaging businesses and homes, including residences owned by the Calvers and Gardner.

At the time, Gardner’s home had recently finished a $280,000 renovation after the downstairs flooded during a rainstorm the previous winter.

“It’s heartbreaking, man,” Gardner told The Coast News last year. “It makes you wonder if you want to continue living in this location.”

After submitting government claims in July and hearing nothing from the city, the Calvers and Gardner, represented by San Diego attorney John O’Brien, filed their lawsuits earlier this month, court documents show.

The lawsuits mirror an earlier

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Two rescued sea lions, an adult and a pup, were released into the ocean last week

Photo by Samantha Nelson

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San Diego County’s historic high of pedestrian rail deaths in 2024 reflects a troubling national trend as officials work to enhance rail safety. Story on 5.

The Hair Spa

Rock Your Valentine With Unique Gifts

Every small business has a wonderful story behind it. And the Village Rock Shop is no exception.

At the young age of 21, Xenia Mateiu came to the United States from Romania to visit her sister. What started as a short vacation turned into a new life journey and one that embodies the American dream. “As an outsider, I saw Carlsbad as a place full of opportunity, freedom, and beauty, which inspired me to make it my home,” Xenia said. “I worked in various businesses in Carlsbad Village while pursuing my green card and unexpectedly found a passion for photography in college. Over the years, I’ve been inspired by the incredible business owners here, constantly learning and adapting. To me, Carlsbad is like the ocean—always evolving, shifting, and allowing people to grow along with it.”

Xenia’s journey resulted in her becoming a small business owner in Carlsbad Village, and an important part of its fabric as well. Her deep appreciation for nature’s beauty coupled with her interest in crystals, rocks, and geodes and how they have been used for centuries in different cultures for healing, grounding, and personal growth helped create the Village Rock Shop. At this unique gift shop you will find stunning geodes, crystals of all shapes and sizes, dreamcatchers, sage and incense, candles, jewelry, books, gift sets, and more. Xenia even raises butterflies in her store and carries a beautiful line of butterfly inspired jewelry.

One of Xenia’s most popular gift items is the Break Your Own Geode. It is more than just a gift; it’s an experience! People love taking them home and breaking them open to reveal the stunning crystals hidden inside, which have been forming for hundreds of years. The excitement of being the first to see the sparkling interior makes it a unique and memorable gift that always leaves an impression.

The Village Rock Shop is also online with almost all in-store items available online, so people can shop anytime, anywhere and never miss out on that special, one-of-a-kind crystal or gift set.

Xenia has recently relocated the Village Rock Shop from State Street to its new home on Roosevelt Street in the Arcade center, across from Pronto’s Gourmet Market. With ample parking at the Arcade, her new, spacious, sunny location is perfect to showcase her gorgeous geodes and sparkling suncatchers.

Xenia embodies the spirit of being a small business owner. She has taken a passion of hers and through hard work has created a unique shopping experience for all of us to enjoy. The Village Rock Shop truly is a gift-giver’s destination.

2815 Roosevelt St. villagerockshop.com

City to hire more lifeguards

By Leo Place

SOLANA BEACH —

The city of Solana Beach is increasing its full-time marine safety staffing pool in order to remain on par with neighboring cities and ensure retention within the department.

The Marine Safety Department consists of five full-time positions — a Marine Safety Captain, one lieutenant, and three sergeants — and four part-time (1,500 hour) lifeguards, with seasonal staff filling in all other positions. One of these lieutenant positions has also been vacant since last year.

These staffing levels lag behind neighboring cities, according to Marine Safety Captain Greg Uruburu. Encinitas has the equivalent of nine full-time and three to four part-time employees; Imperial Beach has nine full-time and two part-time employees; Del Mar has six full-time and two to three part-time employees; and Coronado has eight full-time employees.

At the Solana Beach City Council’s Jan. 29 meeting, the City Council agreed to reclassify one of the sergeant positions to

a lieutenant position and convert two of the parttime lifeguard positions into full-time senior ocean lifeguard roles.

Uruburu said the department is staffed by passionate employees who do well with what they have. However, crowds at the beaches continue to grow each year, and many of the lifeguards have maxed out their hours by the spring.

“We’re bought into this city, bought into each other, and we just want to grow our department, but we are looking at things like retention. We’re looking at other cities growing and us not, so we’re really just trying to meet industry standards and benchmarks,” Uruburu said.

Crowds at the city’s beaches have grown especially with the completion of the sand replenishment project last year, which added 700,000 cubic yards of dredged sand and increased the width of the beach by 150 feet between Tide Beach Park to the city’s southern limits.

In addition to ensuring safety in the water, life-

ICE raids spark fear, protests

School districts address concerns of campus arrests

By Leo Place & Samantha Nelson REGION —

The increased presence of Immigration and Customs Enforcement has stirred panic and fear within North County communities, with some residents taking to the streets in protest and others calling on school districts to protect families from enforcement.

Concerns had risen significantly since Jan. 21, when the U.S. Department of Homeland Security announced the reversal of a directive under the Biden administration that restricted immigration enforcement at schools, churches, hospitals and domestic violence shelters.

Around 1,500 military personnel have also been deployed to San Diego near Imperial Beach to assist in securing the U.S.-Mexico border after President Donald Trump issued an executive order closing off the border to asylum seekers.

Over the past few weeks, community members have reported an increase in ICE arrests in Solana Beach, Escondido and other areas. Lisa Montes, a member of the historic La Colonia de Eden Gardens community in Solana Beach, said residents were rocked by ICE raids two days in a row last week, including arrests at local apartment complexes and restaurants.

“The word got out fast, and families are fearful; kids and teens are fearful,” Montes said. “Parents are fearful of shopping, going to doctor’s appointments, and going to school.”

Montes said community members are asking how

the Solana Beach School District is responding to these worries and asking them to make accommodations for students. The school district has provided support materials to families in English and Spanish from the San Diego County Office of Education.

“Solana Beach School District believes schools are meant to be safe spaces where children can learn and grow without fear. In light of national conversations around immigration, we understand that some families may be experiencing feelings of uncertainty,” the district said on its website.

Other districts throughout the county are also fielding concerns about ICE appearing outside of schools to detain adults or children potentially. However, districts say no agents have performed enforcement on school campuses yet.

Concerns about ICE on

or near school campuses in San Marcos have proliferated on social media over the past week. The San Marcos Unified School District reassured families that they are prepared for this possibility but reiterated that this has not occurred yet.

“While unlikely, last week we proactively met with and provided guidance to all school principals on the appropriate procedures should immigration officials

arrive on campus. Our leadership teams are well prepared to handle such situations with professionalism and care, ensuring that our schools remain safe spaces for all students,” Superintendent Andy Johnson said in a Jan. 27 message to families. The Escondido Union School District shared similar assurances in a state-

MEMBERS protest

and deportation on Jan. 29 in Escondido. Residents across North County, including Solana Beach, have reported ICE raids and arrests. Photo by Samantha Nelson

ALONG WITH more staff, lifeguards seek a new Marine Safety Center to better meet their needs. Photo by Leo Place

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Are we fire ready?

By Steven Jaksha

The military has a saying: “We train the best for the worst.” That mindset is the foundation of survival — being ready for whatever challenges may come. It’s a lesson San Diego must take to heart when it comes to wildfires.

The devastating fires in Los Angeles are a stark reminder of how quickly disaster can strike. Are we prepared? Or are we simply hoping it won’t happen here? Too often, we act like the proverbial ostrich with its head in the sand, or the three wise monkeys refusing to see, hear or speak about the danger. But ignoring reality won’t keep us safe.

A Tale of Three Pigs

Think of the classic tale of “The Three Little Pigs.”

The first two pigs, content with their straw and stick houses, spent their time playing instead of preparing. When the wolf arrived, their homes were destroyed in an instant. The third pig, however, built with bricks — anticipating danger before it arrived — and survived.

San Diego must decide: will we be the two lazy pigs, distracted by daily life, or the smart pig who builds a strong defense?

There are already homeowners in Los Angeles who successfully saved their homes, clearing brush, using water hoses and fire extinguishers to stop advancing flames. In the aftermath of destruction, their homes still stand among burnedout neighborhoods.

This is a perfect illustration of the difference between being prepared and being caught off guard. The question is: What will San Diego be? What will you be? Lazy or smart?

Not If, But When

Fires are not a matter of if but when. San Diego residents need to take action now by:

• Clearing brush and overhanging trees near their

homes

• Keeping extra hoses ready

• Having a go-bag with essential documents, clothing and medication

• Preparing an escape plan in advance

Fireproofing your home isn’t complicated — it’s about making fire prevention a part of your routine. A simple weekend project to remove flammable materials, store emergency supplies and set up evacuation routes could make all the difference.

Planning shouldn’t stop at the individual level. Neighborhoods should coordinate fire response strategies, ensuring everyone is prepared when the time comes.

Is Leadership Ready?

While individual preparedness is critical, city leadership must also step up. The failures of Los Angeles officials in handling their fires should serve as a warning. Will San Diego follow in their footsteps, or will we learn from their mistakes?

The political fallout from the Los Angeles fires is already unfolding. Earlier in the election cycle, both Mayor Karen Bass and Gov. Gavin Newsom were considered strong candidates for higher office — Bass as a potential vice presidential pick and Newsom as a possible presidential contender. Now, both are under scrutiny.

A petition demanding Bass resign has already gathered 125,000 signatures and is growing. Newsom’s presidential ambitions may have gone up in smoke, along with the homes lost to the fires.

The public outcry is real, and leaders who fail to prepare will be held accountable.

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Loosen permits in LA fire zones?

It was almost like a contest to see who could promise the quickest rebuilding when President Trump and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass sat down together barely two weeks after the hugely damaging Palisades fire, possibly the most expensive natural disaster in American history.

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ings should be held with key stakeholders:

Firefighters, law enforcement, forestry officials, medical teams and utility companies must coordinate response strategies.

An asset inventory should identify available firefighting personnel, vehicles, water reserves, aircraft, military assistance and communication networks.

A corrective action committee should oversee these efforts, ensuring problems are addressed before a fire occurs.

Public education must also be a priority. Regular community fire training sessions should teach residents how to protect their homes, coordinate evacuations and work together in emergencies.

Fires should be treated like a battlefield. Establishing Quick Reaction Fire Squads could allow trained teams to deploy rapidly, hitting hot spots before they spiral out of control.

The Cost of Inaction

If we fail to prepare, the consequences will be devastating. Uncontrolled fires will lead to:

• Loss of lives

• Destruction of homes and businesses

• Insurance and tax base losses

• Job displacement and school disruptions

• Psychological trauma that lingers for years

The people of Los Angeles are already experiencing these hardships. We must support them — but we must also ensure that San Diego is not the next national wildfire disaster story.

San Diego is a military town. We understand discipline, strategy and preparation. It’s time to apply that mindset to wildfire prevention.

As the saying goes, “We train the best for the worst.” The question is, will we?

With more than 6,000 Pacific Palisades homes in ashes and most of the area’s business district destroyed, all this odd couple wanted was to make survivors feel they could soon be back in their homes, just as before. They ignored issues that affect not only California, but Texas, Idaho, Arizona and the Pacific Northwest, where homes are often built on the edges of wild lands that can ignite almost as soon as underbrush has time to regrow after the last fire. They also paid no heed to questions of fire insurance, where property owners in areas that will never be threatened by wildfires are about to be dunned hugely to subsidize payments for burnedout mansion owners who had every reason to know ahead of time their homes were at risk.

Similar rushed rebuilding followed every significant recent wildfire, going back far beyond the 2018 Camp fire in Paradise, which destroyed almost as many homes as the January firestorms in Los Angeles County.

Perhaps someone should have acquainted Trump and Bass with local history. For example, the 1978 Mandeville Canyon fire destroyed 30 homes in the some of the same areas as January’s Palisades flames, all plush residences in suburbanized canyons that were quickly rebuilt. Everyone in those gullies and the surrounding areas was on notice they were vulnerable to wildfires.

There was also the 1961 Bel Air fire, which decimated 484 homes in the largest previous blaze affecting hundreds of spectacular mansions. Its footprint lies less than five miles from the ashes of the Palisades business district and is even closer to the eastern edge of the fire area visited by Trump. The aftermaths of both those fires saw a similar rush to rebuild, just like local and national leaders are now encouraging. As today, no politicians wanted to discuss the possibility of leaving the land vacant because it will inevitably burn again.

Just as in January, the storied Sunset Boulevard was the main 1961 escape route and became con-

gested far beyond the routinely stifling traffic jams that afflicted it daily both this year and 60 years ago. No one bothered to add traffic lanes or new routes as population increased.

With all this warning, Trump nevertheless ordered all federal regulations on building in affected areas suspended. Bass did much the same with local regulations, giving architectural firms huge authority to approve plans they themselves draw for rebuilding homeowners. Trump even wanted the rebuild to begin before local agencies and the Army Corps of Engineers could clear toxic material from burned-out homesites. He wanted owners allowed to return immediately, not worrying about possible danger to them. With the burned areas largely decimated and depopulated, maybe it should be time for some rethinking, rather than the same knee-jerk response that’s led to repeat disasters.

Instead of loosening permits, perhaps they should be tightened. Here are a few questions authorities ought to consider:

Should laws require all new building materials to be fire resistant? Should new ordinances require heavier fines for failure to clear brush a respectable distance from each home? Should water systems in fire-prone areas be updated to assure water pressure stays up and hydrants keep operating in crises, which they did not at higher elevations in both the Bel Air fire and the two big January ones?

Should insurance settlements now being negotiated include added money for such improvements to homes, while new city and county budgets provide for more reliable water pressure?

It all depends on the priorities of politicians. If safety and survival tops that list, along with ultimate financial savings to both homeowners and their insurance companies, the answers will be yes to all these questions.

Any other response would be an admission of politically expedient priorities to ease things in the short run, but surely expose residents and businesses to far greater longterm danger.

County rail deaths reach all-time high in ’24

By Leo Place

REGION — Pedestrian deaths along San Diego County’s railroad tracks reached an all-time high in 2024, data indicates, a trend consistent with national increases as transit and law enforcement professionals seek solutions to make rail corridors safer.

In San Diego County, the number of pedestrian rail fatalities — incidents in which someone was struck and killed by a train or trolley — has ebbed and flowed over the years but has overall experienced a gradual increase, with annual deaths reaching a previous high of 19 in 2018.

However, data from the San Diego County Medical Examiner’s Office going back to 1997 indicates that last year saw the highest number of pedestrian rail fatalities on record, with a total of 30 deaths in 2024.

Of these incidents, 23 were ruled as suicides, and seven were ruled as accidental, making 2024 the year with the highest number of pedestrian rail suicides on record as well.

Twenty-five of the 30 fatalities last year took place on the North County Transit District right-of-way, which manages the tracks from the San Diego Santa Fe Depot up to the northern county line with Orange County, as well as tracks between Escondido and Oceanside. Five deaths occurred on the San Diego Metropolitan

System right-of-way.

NCTD CEO Shawn Donaghy told The Coast News the district makes efforts to prevent train-related deaths in any way possible, including educating people on the dangers of the tracks and pursuing infrastructure improvements to make the rail safer.

The issue of suicides on the rail, Donaghy said, is especially troubling and shines a light on the need for mental health support on a larger level.

“Any time that we have a loss of life along the rail line, especially a suicide situation, there’s just an emotional attachment to the situation itself. We really want

to make sure our community has the resources it needs to not make that decision,” Donaghy said.

Solana Beach City Councilmember Jewel Edson, who served as board chair of NCTD in 2024, said NCTD also works with the larger Los Angeles-San Luis Obispo-San Diego (LOSSAN) rail corridor and the county’s Behavioral Health Services department to help prevent these tragedies.

“LOSSAN has installed signage along certain sections of the corridor that contain suicide prevention messages, and NCTD has engaged with county Behavioral [Health Services] to direct those who may

be struggling with mental health issues to supportive resources,” Edson said.

Pedestrian rail fatalities along the NCTD right-ofway are investigated by the Sheriff’s Transit Enforcement Unit, which works directly with the district to determine what happened and interview witnesses. They also work with the Medical Examiner’s Office, which ultimately determines the cause and manner of death.

Despite the often-public nature of pedestrian rail fatalities, public information about these incidents is not shared as widely as other fatal accidents. In early 2o24, the Sheriff’s Office announced that it would no

longer issue press releases regarding rail deaths if apparent suicides to prevent the risk of copycats.

As a result, less than half of these incidents in 2024 were actually reported publicly by the Sheriff’s Office at the time.

“We do not want people who may be in crisis to see a release and believe this may be a viable option to harm themselves,” sheriff’s spokesperson Kimberly King said.

Increasing fatalities are not unique to San Diego County or even California. Nationally, the number of annual pedestrian rail deaths has increased from 470 in 2007 to 715 in 2023,

per the National Safety Council.

Statewide, California saw 182 rail trespassing deaths in 2024, the most out of any state, according to data by Operation Lifesaver, a nonprofit organization committed to rail safety education.

Education & infrastructure

While crossing the tracks outside of designated legal crossings is considered to be illegal trespassing, pedestrians and bikers regularly cross various portions of the rail throughout North

BY THE NUMBERS: Data from the county Medical Examiner’s Office show the number of overall pedestrian rail deaths reached an all-time high in 2024. At right, law enforcement responds to the scene of a pedestrian train fatality at Ashbury Street and North Vulcan Avenue in Encinitas. Officials say train-related suicides shine a light on the need for more mental health support. Data graphic by Leo Place/Photo by Leo Place

Luma now open at El Corazon

Large apartment complex the first of its kind in park

By Samantha Nelson OCEANSIDE — Resi-

dents have started moving into the first apartment community in El Corazon Park, marking another milestone in the development of the Oceanside property.

Developer Sudberry Properties announced on Jan. 28 that leasing is underway at the recently completed Luma at El Corazon, a 268-unit apartment complex at 3546 Village Commercial Drive.

The large-scale apartment complex is adjacent to the newly opened Frontwave Arena and the El Corazon Senior Center and is half a mile from the Rancho del Oro Sprinter Station.

The development features 23 three-story buildings comprising 113 one-bedroom, 120 two-bedroom and 35 three-bedroom apartments.

According to the developer, Luma was designed in alignment with Oceanside’s broader architectural theme inspired by Irving Gill, a leader of the 20th-century modernist movement. Gill, known for his work in the

region, designed Oceanside City Hall, the original Fire Station 1, Crown Heights Community Center and the former Blade-Tribune newspaper building, now home to the Blade 1936 restaurant.

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“reflects the clean angular lines, ground-level arches and breezeways Gill is known for,” according to the developer.

Monthly rent for a one-bedroom apartment starts at $2,790.

Sudberry is also the master developer behind El Corazon, a 465-acre property primarily owned by the city. The developer purchased land for the arena and apartments from the city in 2021.

Sudberry also owns another 51-acre portion of the El Corazon property along Oceanside Boulevard, where additional commercial development is planned, including research facilities, a gas station, drive-thru restaurants, a car wash and a convenience store.

El Corazon, meaning “the heart” in Spanish, is centrally located in Oceanside. The property was gifted to the city in 1994 by the Silica Sand Mining Company and has been the focus of long-term planning since the City Council launched a development plan in 1995.

In addition to the apartments, senior center and arena, El Corazon is home to the William A. Wagner Aquatic Center, SoCal Sports Complex and a green waste and composting recycling facility.

Luma’s opening coincides with the Oceanside City Council’s recent decision to create a plan to officially designate El Corazon as parkland and determine how tax revenues from residential and commercial activities will fund future development and maintenance.

The city has worked with consultant Schmidt Design Group for the past three years to design Park Site 1, the first of nine planned park sites within El Corazon. City officials expect to present the Park Site 1 proposal to the City Council later this year.

Luma’s debut follows the September 2024 opening of Frontwave Arena, a 7,500seat, 170,000-square-foot venue that now serves as the home of the San Diego Sockers and San Diego Clippers while hosting concerts, family shows and other events.

ENCINITAS — Current and former firefighters in North County San Diego are raising concerns about the region’s ability to handle a large-scale wildfire, urging local leaders to take proactive measures following the recent devastating blazes in Los Angeles.

Although local fire departments have effectively controlled fires in North County, several firefighters say that without enhanced risk mitigation and response strategies, the region could be overwhelmed by a fast-moving wildfire similar to the one that burned through Pacific Palisades and Altadena in early January.

“If what happened in L.A. happened in North County, I don’t think you can really rely on the fire department,” said David Smith, a retired 35-year veteran of the Los Angeles City Fire Department who now lives in Encinitas. “Our fire department can’t really defend masses of homes under those kinds of conditions… we would be overwhelmed.”

Larry Giles, who recently retired as captain of the Encinitas Fire and Marine Safety Department after more than 30 years as a first responder, agreed.

“I don’t really see any real differences between here [North County] and there [Los Angeles] in terms of how that fire spread and what would likely happen here… you’d see the same results here in terms of a very large impact with many homes lost,” Giles said.

Firefighters and first responders interviewed for this story urged cities like Encinitas, Rancho Santa Fe, and Escondido to reassess evacuation plans and improve resource deployment strategies before disaster strikes.

Encinitas Fire Chief Josh Gordon said he is confident in his department’s overall preparedness but acknowledged that additional resources and support from local governments would be critical to preventing a large-scale disaster like those seen in L.A.

As of Jan. 28, the Los Angeles fires had killed at least 29 people, forced

over 200,000 evacuations, and destroyed or damaged more than 16,000 structures, according to Cal Fire.

Alexandra Syphard, a senior research scientist at the Conservation Biology Institute, warned that conditions in North County San Diego closely resemble those in Los Angeles, increasing the risk of a similar wildfire event.

Two wet years followed by a dry year have created expansive, dry grasslands across Southern California, providing fuel for fast-spreading fires, Syphard said. Additionally, Santa Ana winds, which have strengthened in recent years, can push flames into residential areas faster than firefighters can respond.

“Vegetation management is more important than ever around houses in Southern California,” Syphard said. “What we’re seeing are wind-driven events with millions of embers raining down, creating spot fires faster— and that’s what’s most responsible for houses being destroyed.”

Los Angeles Fire Department firefighter Steve Meiche, an Encinitas resident with 45 years on the job, said some North County cities are not enforcing brush clearance standards in high-risk areas like Olivenhain.

“We definitely have large areas of flammable vegetation like they had up in the L.A. fires, and there’s no brush clearance enforcement here,” Meiche said.

L.A. has strict defensible space requirements, yet those measures still weren’t enough to prevent widespread destruction. Meiche said North County, where vegetation management policies are looser, could see even worse losses in a major wildfire.

One high-risk area, he said, is the Escondido Creek in Olivenhain, where large amounts of dense, dry vegetation remain unchecked.

“The Encinitas Fire Department, unfortunately, doesn’t have a good reputation — they’re very reactive,” Meiche said. “If we had a big wildfire here affecting Carlsbad,

LUMA AT El Corazon is the first apartment complex to open in Oceanside’s El Corazon Park, a 465-acre property home to Frontwave Arena and SoCal Sports Complex. Courtesy photo

A FIREFIGHTER sprays water on a burning home from a nearby rooftop during the Palisades Fire. Photo by Cal Fire

Creek trail work begins

By Samantha Nelson ESCONDIDO

— The city recently broke ground on the Escondido Creek Trail project, an initiative that aims to improve the multi-use path's safety, accessibility and appeal for users.

The Jan. 29 groundbreaking ceremony marked the start of construction for the project.

Deputy City Manager Joanna Axelrod, who is leading the project, said the groundbreaking also represented “a major step forward for Escondido.”

“This project not only enhances our trail system but also strengthens our community by connecting people to the places they live, work and enjoy,” Axelrod said. “This vision is more than a decade in the making, and we’re proud to bring it to life for our residents, business owners and visitors.”

The Escondido Creek Trail project will revitalize approximately 4.5 miles of the existing trail system, making it safer, more accessible and attractive.

Project benefits include:

• New activities and community partnerships along the trail;

• a “beautified corridor” with artistic designs and native landscaping;

• better signage and easier access to local businesses along the trail;

• new sections of decomposed granite trail to help separate wheeled and non-wheeled users;

• More lighting to brighten and increase safety along the trail, and •an improved, more cohesive, overall look to the trail.

According to the city, the project aligns with its broader goals of promoting health, improving infrastructure and building community pride.

In August, the City Council approved an $11.8 million construction agreement with TriGroup Construction and a $1.1 million construction management consulting agreement with T.Y. Lin International to complete the Escondido Creek Trail Project.

“Having access to outdoor spaces is critical for all Californians and this project will contribute to the quality of life for many people in Escondido who seek local parks to improve their physical, mental, and social well-being,” said Richard Rendón, chief of the Office of Grants and Local Services for California State Parks.

The project is also funded by a $3.5 million Clean California local grant and $2.2 million in federal pandemic relief funding.

The project is expected to be completed by late 2025.

Vista leaders share achievements, goals

By Leo Place VISTA — Vista

leaders in government, business, utilities and transportation gathered on Jan. 27 to celebrate accomplishments from 2024 and give updates regarding upcoming priorities for the coming year.

Held at the Vista Civic Center, the State of the Community event touched on the city’s achievements in affordable housing, infrastructure, business, public safety, and homelessness response, with the latter being a major focus of the city in recent years.

“We are a city on the rise. We are a city with a great deal to be proud of,” said Mayor John Franklin.

The city highlighted the ongoing work of the low-barrier Buena Creek Navigation Center, which has served over 100 individuals since it opened last year in Vista. The non-congregate shelter offers 24 rooms open to residents of Vista and Encinitas, as well as case management and other services.

In a recent update to the City Council regarding the city’s Strategic Plan to End Homelessness, city staff said that between April 1 and October 31, 35 of around 100 clients who left BCNC exited to permanent supportive housing. Another 12 exited to temporary housing, and 13 into an institutional situation.

During that same period, 36 people exited the program back to unsheltered homelessness either due to program violations or leaving at their discretion, city staff said. Those who went into permanent supportive housing stayed an average of 64 days at the shelter.

“The Buena Creek Navigation Center continues to be a cornerstone of the city of Vista’s efforts to address homelessness,” Franklin said. “Today, it’s a place that 48 residents call home.”

Vista also made strides in affordable housing in 2024, completing the Santa Fe Senior Village project in October. The permanent supportive housing project, led by National CORE, will provide 52 units for resi-

dents ages 62 and older who make no more than 40% of the area median income, including two units specifically for unhoused veterans.

Franklin said that Santa Fe Senior Village is expected to be fully leased next week.

Another permanent supportive housing project is in the works for a piece of surplus land at 902 Vista Village Drive, to which the city committed $2 million in funding last summer. The project proposes 56 permanent supportive housing units (all studios) for those making 60% or less of the area median income (AMI), with half of the units set aside for those making 30% or less and 10% reserved for veterans.

Another affordable housing project along an adjacent piece of surplus land on Palm Drive is planned to come before the City Council this year.

The North County Transit District also provided updates regarding transportation in Vista. CEO Shawn Donaghy said ridership on Vista’s top routes saw double-digit increases this past year, with many residents continuing to rely on the Sprinter.

Looking ahead, Donaghy said NCTD eagerly anticipates the redevelopment of the Vista Civic Center Sprinter Station, one of three Sprinter stations in the city, with plans to build 131 apartments and 2,000 square feet of retail space.

NCTD’s board of directors approved an exclusive

City allots $9M for homelessness

Police report decrease in local property crimes

By Walker Armstrong CARLSBAD — The

Carlsbad City Council tackled key community concerns surrounding crime and homelessness at a Tuesday meeting, approving new funding plans and hearing updates on crime statistics and law enforcement efforts.

The council approved a $9.1 million Homeless Action Plan funding proposal for the fiscal year 2025-26. The plan includes $3.4 million from the city’s general fund and $5.6 million from grants to support programs focusing on shelter, housing, and outreach services.

The city's Homeless Services Manager Chris Schilling emphasized that 67% of the budget will go toward direct services. Schilling said the city-funded programs served 601 individuals and cleaned up 40 encampments, while all programs operating within Carlsbad served 672 people and helped 133 transition into housing.

navigation and rapid rehousing services.

“The state encampment resolution funding program is a competitive grant program which provides funding to help local jurisdictions move people experiencing homelessness from encampments to housing,” Schilling said during the meeting. “The grant award will help us address the rising concerns about people living in vehicles, specifically in the Village, Barrio and beach areas.”

The council also reviewed the city’s crime statistics for 2023 and the first half of 2024. Police Chief Christy Calderwood reported decreases in property crimes and highlighted several successful police operations, including arrests connected to organized retail theft and residential burglaries.

Despite the overall decline, the city saw a 32% increase in aggravated assaults, which Calderwood clarified represented 22 additional incidents.

negotiating agreement with Tideline Partners for the project in December.

“There’s a lot of good opportunities at that location, and we’re excited for what that could mean for us,” Donaghy said.

In public safety, the city also gained seven new emergency vehicles for the Vista Fire Department this past year, including six fire engines and a paramedic ambulance.

Vista Fire Chief Gerard Washington said he appreciates the collaboration of city leaders in ensuring the department has the tools it needs to protect the community, especially in light of recent wildfires in the Los Angeles area.

“To get the support of engines, protective equipment, breathing apparatus, that’s in order for us to deliver the best service not only here in the north zone, but in the state and the country,” Washington said. “We need to make sure what happened up north doesn’t happen here.”

He added that the fire department continues to focus on being prepared for all kinds of incidents, including natural and manmade disasters, medical emergencies, rescue in low- and high-angle terrain, and water rescues.

In addition, Washington said that Vista Fire is working with the Vista Unified School District to connect students to career opportunities and continue

"New grant funding has allowed us to provide more services at less cost to the city," Schilling said, noting that the funds will help address gaps in shelter and support services.

Schilling said of those served, 140 individuals were experiencing homelessness for the first time.

Carlsbad police Lt. Sean Lawton said in the meeting that the city received 6,974 homelessness-related calls during the year. According to Lawton, the $2 million allocated to the police Homeless Outreach Team has produced significant results, including a 22% decrease in dispatch calls from community members and a 16% overall reduction in homelessness-related dispatch calls.

Some residents expressed concern over the city’s approach to homelessness during public comment. Resident Dennis Jensen questioned the spending allocation, criticizing the city’s spending on homelessness.

"Is this formula for extremely expensive, astronomically top-heavy staff, overhead and terrible results, really something you want to put your names on," Jensen said of the budget adoption.

In addition to the Homeless Action Plan, the council approved the acceptance of a $3 million California Encampment Resolution Grant, explicitly aimed at assisting individuals living in vehicles. The program will focus on areas such as Carlsbad Village, Holiday Park and the coastal region, offering case management, housing

Overall, Carlsbad and the county saw crime decreases in both years, particularly in property-related crimes like auto theft, fraud, and theft of auto parts. Carlsbad experienced a 5% decrease in crimes against property in mid-2024, compared to a 7% drop countywide.

The meeting underscored the city’s efforts to address complex issues with a combination of funding, community outreach, and law enforcement collaboration. Both homelessness and public safety will remain ongoing priorities for Carlsbad as city leaders monitor the impact of their strategies.

Councilmember Teresa Acosta commended the police department’s collaborative efforts with other agencies in the county.

"I love how you talked about the collaboration with other agencies and the long projects that the detectives have to go through,” Acosta said, praising the department for “making sure that the criminals are apprehended.”

VISTA MAYOR John Franklin speaks with school board member Mike Markov at the city’s State of the Community event on Jan. 27 at the Vista Civic Center. Photo by Leo Place

NCTD CEO Shawn Donaghy speaks about transit in Vista at the city’s State of the Community luncheon. Photo by Leo Place

OMA UNVEILS ‘ALIEN PAINTING’

Two years after the first live painting residency at Oceanside Museum of Art, artist Robert Xavier Burden returns to unveil his completed work, “The Alien Painting,” during a special popup exhibition Feb. 12-23. During his residency from February to June 2023, Burden painted four days a week on-site at OMA, allowing visitors to witness the intricate evolution of this monumental 12-by-8-foot artwork in real time. To commemorate this exhibition, OMA will host a celebration on Friday, Feb. 14, from 5 to 7 p.m. The event is free with admission.

and Mercedes Rodriguez of Oceanside from Sam Houston State University in Texas.

made the fall chancellor’s honor roll at the University of Mississippi.

GOLD STARS

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

FALL GRADUATES

The following students recently graduated from their respective colleges and universities: Christopher Moehl of Oceanside from Baldwin Wallace University in Ohio; Alyson Thile of Encinitas with a master’s degree in biology from Miami University in Ohio; Ryan Leonard of Carlsbad from the College of Charleston in South Carolina; and Kobe Flores of Escondido

PRESIDENT’S LIST

Two San Diego residents made the president’s list at their respective universities: Nathan Hartmann at Mississippi State University and Lisa Dinh at James Madison University in Virginia.

HONORS LIST

Brandon Pho of San Diego made the fall honors list at Fairleigh Dickinson University’s Metropolitan Campus in Teaneck, New Jersey.

CHANCELLOR’S HONORS

Khloe Carattini of Encinitas, Brad Shofran of Del Mar, and Chase Herring and Ava Uhlenkott of San Diego

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.

Ryan Craig of San Marcos, Talan Ferrante of Carlsbad and Aidan Sheehy of Encinitas were awarded gold stars for the fall semester at The Citadel, a military college in South Carolina. The three students also made the school’s dean’s list for the fall semester.

DEAN’S LIST

The following students made the dean’s list for the fall semester at their respective colleges and universities: Tyson Robinson of Oceanside at Lincoln University of Missouri; Caitlin Sullivan of Solana Beach at the University of Rhode Island; Tyler Sanderlin of San Diego at Baldwin Wallace University in Ohio; Ian Palmroos of San Diego at Augustana College in Illinois; Jennifer Creasy of Oceanside and Cristina Haggerty of San Marcos at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College in Indiana; Brandon Benkler-Iglewicz of Del Mar and Page Estes and William McCormick of Carlsbad at Furman University in South Carolina; James Crotty, Dexter Haehnichen and Valerie VanDamme of San Diego at the Worcester Polytechnic Institute in Massachusetts; Lana Davis of Del Mar, Analisa Saffiote of Escondido, Jake Bishop of San Marcos, and Javier Broach and Maria Tubbs of Vista

at George Fox University in Oregon; and Mackenzie Buchan of San Diego, Rachel Caldwell of Solana Beach, Lauren Mutch of Rancho Santa Fe, and Elizabeth Hatton, Makena Price and Rory Silcox of Carlsbad at the University of Mississippi.

BRAVO FOR BOOKS

The Assistance League Rancho San Dieguito recently donated books to three children’s programs through its annual “Bravo for Books!” event. More than 200 books were purchased and given to Encinitas Head Start, One Safe Place and Casa de Amistad, which was enough for each child to have one or two books to take home.

BOND OVERSIGHT

The Encinitas Union School District is seeking applications from qualified individuals who are interested in serving on the independent Citizens’ Bond Oversight Committee for the implementation of the Measure Z School Facilities Bond program, which voters approved in November 2024. Review the draft bylaws and application available at https://www.eusd. net/our-district/bond-2024faq. Complete an application through the online portal by 2 p.m. on Feb. 14.

IMPROVED EYE CARE

The Vista Community Clinic received a $20,000 grant from Las Patronas, a philanthropic organization

that has raised nearly $27 million for San Diego County nonprofits, to support and improve its optometry services. The funding will be used to purchase slit-lamp cameras, which are important for diagnosing and treating eye conditions.

SENIOR SERVICE

The city of Encinitas is accepting nominations for the Senior Citizen Service Award. Visit EncinitasCa. Gov/Recognition to submit a nomination. The deadline to submit is March 20.

OLIVENHAIN WATER

The Olivenhain Municipal Water District is seeking a new member of the board to replace Marco San Antonio, who resigned in January after he was appointed to Encinitas City Council. Candidates must submit their application to the district’s general manager by 5 p.m. on March 3. The board will conduct interviews at its March 19 meeting. The newly appointed director will represent Division 1 through Dec. 4, 2026, which covers Encinitas, Elfin Forest, Harmony Grove, Rancho Santa Fe, Rancho Cielo, 4S Ranch and Fairbanks Ranch. Applications, a map of Division 1, and additional information about the appointment process are available at www. olivenhain.com/division1.

FREE PARK ENTRANCE

Guests 65 and older have free admission to the San Diego Zoo Safari Park in Escondido for the month of February.

Pets of the Week

GARLIC GIRL is pet of the week at Rancho Coastal Humane Society. She is a 1-year-old, 40-pound, female shepherd and husky mix.

Garlic Girl was picked up as a stray in Riverside County and taken to a crowded shelter. When nobody claimed her, she was transferred to Rancho Coastal Humane Society through Friends of County Animal Shelters.

She is a fun-loving girl. Her energy level is a little above average. Her new family will need to make sure she gets a combination of physical and mental exercise to keep her happy. She would be a good running or hiking partner.

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

BRENDA is the San Diego Humane Society’s pet of the week. She is a 5-year-old, 68-pound Siberian husky mix. Brenda is a sweet and fluffy girl who is always ready for cuddles, playtime or a leisurely stroll around the neighborhood. She would do better in a home without other dogs so she can receive more attention.

Brenda’s adoption fee is $110. She is available at the San Diego 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.

Courtesy photo/ Oceanside Museum of Art

Sea lions return to wild at Camp Pendleton

Adult, pup recovery aided by SeaWorld team

By Samantha Nelson CAMP PENDLETON

— Two rescued sea lions, one adult and one pup, were released back into the ocean last week on a private beach at Camp Pendleton after nearly two months of rehabilitation at SeaWorld San Diego.

The two female sea lions, which are unrelated, were rescued at different times and locations before being rehabilitated.

Since opening in 1965, SeaWorld has rescued and rehabilitated thousands of marine animals along the Southern California coast, including sea turtles, dolphins, whales, and various bird species. In 2024 alone, the park rescued 100 sea lions and more than 300 birds.

The pup, now approximately eight months old, was the 92nd sea lion rescued last year, while the adult released alongside her was the 95th. So far this year, SeaWorld has rescued four sea lions.

Jeni Smith, curator of SeaWorld’s rescue program, explained that most sea lions spend six to eight weeks in rehabilitation before being released. During that time, the team conducts health assessments, draws blood samples, and administers necessary medical treatments.

“We try to set them up for success before they go back out there,” Smith said.

The adult sea lion had been rescued once before in Los Angeles. Her latest rescue occurred in Solana Beach, where lifeguards found her experiencing tremors.

Smith said veterinarians suspected domoic acid poisoning, a condition caused by a toxin found in algae that can contaminate the fish sea lions consume.

SEAWORLD RESCUE team members work alongside Marines to unload two sea lions who were subsequently released into the wild after they were rescued due to health problems in December 2024.

The toxin affects the brain and can lead to seizures, disorientation, or even death. After treatment and recovery, Smith said the adult female “looked great and was ready to be returned.”

According to Smith, SeaWorld follows a threestrike rule: if an animal is rescued three times, it likely cannot survive in the wild and will not be returned.

The pup was rescued in La Jolla after being found emaciated, lethargic, and isolated. At just six months old, she was too young to survive alone. After nearly two months in rehabilitation, she was eating fish independently and ready to rejoin the wild population.

While SeaWorld typically conducts animal releases further south or offshore to avoid human interaction, Camp Pendleton’s isolated beaches provide an ideal location for returning rehabilitated marine life.

The two sea lions, who had never met before their release on Jan. 31, appeared to swim south together toward Oceanside Harbor, a well-known feeding ground for sea lions.

SeaWorld worked with environmental conservationists at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton to coordinate the release and previous rescues. The military base spans 125,000 acres and 17 miles of coastline and serves as an ecological buffer zone between heavily urbanized areas to the north and south.

While the base is primarily a military training ground, its conservation efforts are extensive, protecting 19 endangered or threatened species, including

the Western snowy plover, Southern steelhead trout, and Pacific pocket mouse. That number is expected to grow to 22 species soon.

“It’s very important for

us to have rules and regulations during breeding seasons so that the folks who are out there training don’t clash with species management that we have in place,

which works well,” said Sherri Sullivan, coastal and riparian ecosystems manager for Camp Pendleton.

Despite serving as a training area where Marines practice maneuvering amphibious and assault vehicles, the base enforces strict environmental regulations to protect sensitive habitats. Six game wardens monitor compliance and can cite individuals for violations.

“We make it work,” Sullivan said. “It’s not easy, but we do it.”

SeaWorld encourages the public to report stranded marine animals along San Diego County beaches by calling its rescue hotline at 1-800-541-7325.

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TWO FEMALE sea lions, one adult and one pup, were successfully returned to the wild after spending nearly two months in rehabilitation at SeaWorld San Diego. Sherri Sullivan, coastal and riparian ecosystems manager for Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, explains her team’s environmental conservation management along the base’s training beach. The military base manages 17 miles of coastline between San Diego and Orange counties. Photos by Samantha Nelson

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Del Mar pursues loans; Quirk troubles persist

By Leo Place

DEL MAR —

The city of Del Mar is exploring new ways to finance the next two stages of its utility undergrounding project to prevent construction delays after seeing costs unexpectedly skyrocket last year.

Del Mar passed its onecent sales tax Measure Q in 2016, intending to fund the construction of utility undergrounding. Those funds covered the first two of eight planned undergrounding districts. Tewa Court/10th Street was completed in 2023, and District 1A covering Crest Canyon is expected to be completed in March.

After seeing construction and SDG&E costs nearly double over the past year, the city was just able to fund District 1A without issuing debt. Now, Del Mar is facing a shortage of funds for its next two phases — District X1A covering Crest Canyon and District 1B covering Stratford Court North.

Those two districts are estimated to cost around $23.3 million, with $17 million currently unfunded.

At a Feb. 2 meeting, the City Council heard several options from financial planning firm NHA Advisors LLC regarding possibilities for taking out loans, waiting to pay for the subsequent phases until more Measure Q funds come in, or a mix of both.

The City Council directed staff to pursue debt

in the coming months.

“You’re not locking in a term, a rate, a dollar amount, or anything at this point,” said City Manager Ashley Jones. “Before you sign on the dotted line, you’re gonna really understand how much you need to borrow.”

The design for District

than the city’s estimate of $5.54 million. District 1B is still midway through the design phase, with construction not likely to begin until 2026 at the earliest. To prevent spending more money on designs and studies that may need redone, the city will temporarily stop work

Several residents spoke during public comment and emailed comments about the urgent need to complete undergrounding to prevent fire risk, especially in the Crest Canyon area. A letter signed by 62 residents urged the city to pursue new financing options.

“As residents of Crest Canyon, Crest Road and the adjacent streets within Utilities Undergrounding District (UUD) X1A, we urge you to please move forward with borrowing the funds necessary to ensure that our utilities in these critical areas can be undergrounded as soon as possible,” the letter stated. “Like many areas of Southern California, we may not be able to eliminate our fire risk. However, it is clear that we need to exercise greater vigilance, and move as quickly as we can to reduce the risks we can.”

Work on District 1A will replace 56 utility poles and 7,650 linear feet of overhead cables with underground lines along Stratford Court between 4th and 12th streets.

providing more detailed financial information regarding key costs for undergrounding.

In the past, Quirk has pushed repeatedly to see line-item costs for materials versus labor when it comes to undergrounding and other projects, and openly speculated that the city is paying more than it should. City staff have said that these cost breakdowns are not available because the city utilizes lump-sum bids for projects.

City Attorney Leslie Devaney informed the rest of the council that Quirk had stated an intention to sue, which Quirk confirmed later in the meeting, and she urged other council members not to engage with him on this topic.

“The city has repeatedly responded that the city is not in possession of the information requested,” Devaney said.

“If you want to stay on the current timing, you need to finance them together,” Jones said. At this time, the balance of the Measure Q fund is expected to drain to around $500,000 by the summer, and the city is also still paying off the undergrounding of District 1A.

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Encinitas, Rancho Santa Fe, I think we’d lose major neighborhoods that people never thought would be at risk.”

Tall trees towering over homes in Encinitas also pose a major concern, Giles said.

“I look out over the city, and with that type of fire, I honestly don’t know what the plan is to stop it from spreading onto structures with embers being tossed around,” Giles said. “It’s just insane.”

While Chief Gordon highlighted recent successes in suppressing vegetation fires in Fallbrook and near Lilac Road, he acknowledged that a disaster-level wildfire could quickly outmatch North County’s fire resources.

“If you get 90 mph winds and a fire as big as the Palisades [fire], we’re really not staffed for those kinds of natural disasters,” Gordon said. “We’re staffed to run single structure fires and handle medical emergencies. We really rely on automatic aid, mutual aid, Cal Fire, and FEMA to bolster staffing during major disasters.”

Meiche noted that fire engine staffing levels in North County fall short of L.A.’s standards, making effective wildfire response more difficult.

For example, while LAFD requires at least six personnel per engine, En-

While originally budgeted at $5.4 million, costs for the project quickly grew to over $10 million last year due to unexpected increases in SDG&E costs and high construction bids.

Quirk lawsuit

In the midst of financing concerns, Councilmember Dan Quirk has threatened to sue the city for not

cinitas fire trucks are typically manned by just three firefighters due to staffing constraints.

Additionally, fireprone areas like Olivenhain should have dedicated patrol engines, yet no such units exist, Meiche said.

“We have the same weather conditions in North County that they have up in Altadena, but the difference is we have far less staff,” Smith said.

“We don’t have the manpower or equipment to do what needs to be done in the event of a fire like that.”

Evacuation challenges remain a major issue in fire-prone communities across North County, especially in areas with limited escape routes such as Olivenhain, Rancho Santa Fe, and Escondido’s Harmony Grove Village.

Some residents worry that recent housing developments have outpaced emergency preparedness efforts, complicating potential evacuations.

Escondido Mayor Dane White said the city is assessing its open spaces and vegetation to reduce wildfire risks.

“We could also do a better job of educating our residents on home hardening, defensible spaces, and general emergency preparedness,” White said.

In Harmony Grove Village, a community outside Escondido, the town council warns that new housing projects could turn an already dangerous

In response to Quirk’s requests, Jones said the city has asked SDG&E to provide more clarification around line-item costs, especially considering the spike in expenses for undergrounding. However, she said that utility companies are not legally required to provide this kind of breakdown for materials.

At the end of the discussion, Quirk asked if any other council members would support his idea of

wildfire scenario into a catastrophe.

“Despite best efforts, a development like HGV will still see losses in the hundreds of homes during a major wildfire event,” said J.P. Theberge, vice president of the Elfin Forest Harmony Grove Town Council.

Olivenhain residents face additional challenges with equestrian evacuations, as horses and trailers could clog already-limited escape routes, Giles said.

“With Olivenhain, ingress and egress is tough. There’s very few exit points, and it’s really tight,” Giles said. “There’s probably going to be abandoned cars blocking roads, making certain areas inaccessible.”

Fire officials and first responders are urging North County leaders to improve staffing levels, enforce vegetation management laws, and develop better evacuation plans before the next major wildfire.

“When will the order be given, and what happens when Carlsbad, Elfin Forest, and Rancho Santa Fe are all evacuating at the same time?” Meiche asked. “How are suppression units supposed to get in? That’s why it’s important to pre-deploy and staff extra engines.”

If action isn’t taken soon, first responders warn that North County could become the next major wildfire disaster in California.

CREWS COMPELTE utility undergrounding work along Tewa Court in Del Mar in 2022. After costs nearly doubled over the past year, the city was unable to fund one of its first two planned undergrounding districts. Courtesy photo/City of Del Mar

‘LOOKING FORWARD to being the best version of myself,” Fernando Tatis Jr. said at Padres FanFest.

Don’t fret: It’s time for Padres baseball

sports talk

The NFL is being put to bed, which means it’s rise-and-shine with Padres baseball.

Usually that sports calendar flip comes with the locals doing cartwheels. There are few more passionate groups than the Friar faithful in a region where baseball, at all ages, is king.

But two weeks shy of the Cactus League opener, some of those followers look like they’ve grabbed a handful of needles. Especially after a 93-win season, the second-highest total for the Padres, in a campaign in which they nearly reached the National League Championship Series.

I get it, to a degree.

The Padres missed on sensational Japanese pitching prospect Roki Sasaki. They disconnected with fan-favorites shortstop HaSeong Kim and outfielder Jurickson Profar. Catcher Kyle Higashioka is gone.

Ace right-hander Joe Musgrove? The first Padre to toss a no-hitter is no-go this season after Tommy John surgery.

Reliever Tanner Scott, a gem, moved north to the Los Angeles Dodgers.

That’s between the lines, but it’s outside the turf dusted with chalk that also raised eyebrows. It deflated a feelgood vibe that accompanied the Padres last season like a hearty marine layer.

Upstairs where they count the dough and contemplate the organization’s direction, the offseason was a train wreck.

Unseemly chirping, and lawsuits, broke out between former owner Peter Seidler’s brothers and his widow, Sheel Seidler. Both parties had clear, and different, interpretations of how Seidler wanted his outfit run.

At stake is who’ll pull the levers on a business that sells out games regularly and has delivered a top product since 2022. Will the push for the first world championship parade that Seidler aspired to stall with financial restrictions?

Or full steam ahead in

the Padres’ bid to shine?

It’s clear that A.J. Preller, the Padres’ general manager and an Encinitas resident, is handcuffed. He negotiates more than a car salesman trying to reach his quota. Preller is always seeking ways to improve a roster constantly in flux.

Not this offseason, where Preller was silent during the horse-dealing. Instead of biting on proposals, Preller bit his tongue.

Yet, Preller pulled rabbits from the hat last spring, securing right-hander Dylan Cease and infielders Luis Arraez and Donovan Solano in addition to Profar.

Preller’s lack of activity, while disheartening, isn’t fatal.

The Padres’ makeup is enviable to the majority of their foes. Don’t let what the Padres lack cloud what can be latched on to.

Third baseman Manny Machado is a year away from elbow surgery and is revved. Right-fielder Fernardo Tatis Jr.’s leg injury, he says, is history and he’s primed to regain his spot among the game’s best and most exciting players.

“Looking forward to being the best version of myself,’’ Tatis said at Padres FanFest.

Xander Bogaerts moves to shortstop with Kim’s exit and first baseman Jake Cronenworth to second base, his natural position.

Jackson Merrill’s transition from shortstop to center field last spring was unimaginable. Merrill, a future star, gathered the most votes for a position player in the NL rookie of the year balloting.

Cease leads a rotation that features righty Michael King, another emerging force. It won’t include flame-thrower Adrian Morejon, who’s landed in the bullpen.

The Padres have holes at left field, starting pitching, designated hitter/first base. But the view isn’t dreadful and good luck in ever predicting baseball.

“We have such a good team,’’ Cronenworth said. “The majority of them are coming back.”

The Padres are primed for another run, despite a pedestrian offseason. Don’t wave the white flag before the first pitch.

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

Carlsbad Marathon sees surge

By Staff

CARLSBAD — More than 7,100 people participated in the 35th annual Carlsbad Marathon, Half Marathon and 5K last month, surpassing last year’s numbers by more than a thousand runners.

Nicholas Spector of Anaheim, the men’s marathon champion and overall first-place finisher, completed the 26.2 miles in 2 hours, 33 minutes and 33 seconds. Encinitas resident

Blake Dunkleberger and Tesfaye Wosene of Temecula took second and third place, respectively.

Jenna Gasparrini of Coronado led the women’s marathon course, finishing at 2:58:10.

Dylan Marx of San Diego led the men’s half marathon, finishing with a time of 1:07:06, while Carlsbad resident Phoebe Massey led the women’s division with a time of 1:20:54.

First-place finishers of

the men’s and women’s 5K were Eddie Ramos (15:49) of San Diego and Stefanie Cullingford (17:55) of Canyon Lake, respectively.

The annual event offers multiple distances, including a marathon (26.2 miles), half marathon (13.1 miles) and 5K (3.1 miles).

Participants could also join the Double Down Challenge, which consists of running the 5K and half marathon on race day, completing 16.2 miles. Over 150

runners took the challenge. All races started at The Shoppes at Carlsbad. The marathon distance featured an 18-mile stretch along the Pacific Ocean, while the half marathon ran along the beachfront for 8 miles and the 5K took runners on an out-and-back route passing Buena Vista Lagoon. Last year, approximately 6,000 runners participated in the event, a number eclipsed by this year’s more than 7,100 participants.

Sixth plaintiff joins Wave, NWSL suit

By Leo Place

SAN

DIEGO

— A sixth ex-employee of San Diego

Wave FC has joined an ongoing lawsuit against the soccer club and the National Women’s Soccer League, alleging sexual harassment from a past supervisor.

The plaintiff, Jane Doe 2, was added to the lawsuit in an amended complaint filed in San Diego County Superior Court. The original complaint was filed in early October by five former employees — Brittany Alvarado, Abigail Lozano, Victoria Diaz, Kristina Perez, and another Jane Doe — who worked for Wave at various points between 2022 and 2024.

The amended complaint seeks damages for several allegations, including disability discrimination, racial discrimination, wrongful termination, sexual harassment, failure to investigate and prevent discrimination and harassment, violation of sick leave policy, and retaliation.

Doe 2 was employed by Wave from spring 2022 to summer 2023 as an ambassador, according to the amended complaint. She would complete part-time work at community events and home games, with all scheduling and supervision for her role handled by a su-

pervisor referred to in the complaint as E.R.

Beginning soon after she was employed, Doe 2 said E.R. started to send her frequent Snapchats that quickly grew inappropriate, including unsolicited photos of his penis. He would also ask her to hang out at his apartment, which she declined.

After declining his advances, Doe 2 said E.R. scheduled her for fewer and fewer shifts and would make excuses as to why, which she believed to be retaliation.

“When Jane Doe 2 asked E.R. about getting on the schedule more, E.R. told her there were more ambassadors than there were assignments. Jane Doe 2 struggled to get any assignments at all after E.R. became aware Jane Doe 2 was dating someone later in 2022,” the amended complaint states.

By August of 2023, she received notice of termination paperwork from Wave FC due to not meeting the minimum number of shifts for part-time employees.

The complaint alleges that Wave FC only terminated E.R. after Doe 2 reported the harassment to the club’s Human Resources in July 2024.

Another plaintiff, Jane Doe 1, also stated in the

original complaint that she was sexually assaulted and harassed by the same employee, E.R., during her employment with Wave FC.

The first assault, Doe 1 said, took place in her first week on the job in 2022, after he offered to show her around the city and then pressured her into non-consensual sex that left her with injuries.

For around a year after, he continually harassed her and threatened that there would be consequences if she told anyone, the complaint states. Doe 1 did not report the assaults to Wave management or the police at the time.

Doe 1 said her mental health deteriorated due to the toxic work environment at Wave, where she said she faced burnout and a lack of support, as well as the ongoing harassment from E.R., resulting in her taking medical leave.

In October 2023, Doe 1 said she disclosed the full extent of her struggles to a supervisor, including that an employee, who she did not name, was “traumatizing” her. The next day, she was placed on leave and then terminated.

Following her termination, Doe 1 said she reached out to Wave to ask how to report a sexual assault by

an employee and was sent a workers’ compensation injury form by the club. She eventually reported the alleged assaults to the NWSL. In their response, Doe 1 said the NWSL claimed that they were not obligated to take any action because she had used the term “assault” instead of “sexual assault” in her report.

The NWSL has previously stated that the league conducted two investigations into the Wave front offices but that no violations of league policy were found. The league has said that they will not release the findings of these investigations to protect the privacy of those involved.

Gearing up for its third season in San Diego, Wave FC drew national scrutiny last summer after Alvarado and other former club employees took to social media with accusations of a toxic workplace and mistreatment by former club president Jill Ellis.

Ellis, who left the club for an executive role at FIFA in December, sued Alvarado for defamation last summer due to her posts on social media. That lawsuit is ongoing.

The next hearing in the case against Wave FC and the NWSL is scheduled for March.

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THE 35TH ANNUAL Carlsbad Marathon welcomed 7,100 runners to the multi-race event on Jan. 19. Courtesy photo

CITY OF CARLSBAD ORDINANCE NO. CS-485

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 19.04 OF THE CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL CODE REQUIRING EXEMPTIONS TO THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT BE CONSIDERED AND APPROVED BY THE DECISION-MAKING AUTHORITY RESPONSIBLE FOR DECIDING ON THE PROJECT

WHEREAS, the California Environmental Quality Act, CEQA, is a California state law initially adopted in 1970 for the intended purpose of informing government decision makers and the public about the potential environmental e ects of proposed activities and to avoid or reduce signi cant environmental impacts when it is feasible to do so; and

WHEREAS, the laws and rules governing the CEQA process are contained in state CEQA statute (Public Resources Code, §§ 21000 et al.), CEQA Guidelines (California Code of Regulations, Title 14, §§ 15000 et al.), published court decisions interpreting CEQA, and locally adopted CEQA procedures (Chapter 19.04 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code); and

WHEREAS, a public agency must comply with CEQA when it undertakes an activity de ned by CEQA as a “project.” A “project” is an activity that may cause either a direct physical change in the environment or a reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment, and is undertaken by a public agency, or a private activity that must receive discretionary approval from a public agency; and

WHEREAS, every project that requires a discretionary governmental approval will require some level of environmental review pursuant to CEQA, unless an exemption applies; and

WHEREAS, if a project ts within one of the speci ed exemptions, or has been determined not to have a signi cant e ect on the environment, the project is exempt from further environmental review under CEQA; and WHEREAS, Carlsbad Municipal Code Section 19.04.060 currently requires the City Planner to determine whether a private or public project is exempted from the requirements of CEQA, and the City Planner’s decision is made before the decision-making body takes nal action on the project; and WHEREAS on Sept. 24, 2024, the City Council directed the City Manager to return within 120 days with amendments to Chapter 19.04 to change the CEQA review process so that the determination of whether a project is exempt from CEQA will be made by the decision-making authority responsible for deciding on the project, instead of the current process which requires the City Planner to determine whether a CEQA exemption applies. NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Carlsbad, California, ordains as follows:

1. The above recitations are true and correct.

2. Title 19, Chapter 19.04, Section 19.04.030 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code is amended to read as follows:

§ 19.04.030 City planner responsibilities.

A. Unless otherwise speci ed in this code, the City Planner, or designee, is responsible for the general administration and implementation of this chapter. Whenever any notices, reports or documents are required or permitted to be led, the City Planner shall be responsible for such ling unless otherwise provided in this title. Whenever this chapter or CEQA requires the city to make a determination or perform an act, and the person or body to make the determination or perform the act is not speci ed, then the City Planner shall have that responsibility, subject to appeal to the Planning Commission and City Council. The City Planner shall be responsible for the preparation of any environmental impact report (“EIR”), negative declaration, mitigated negative declaration or other related environmental documents required by this chapter.

B. The City Planner may require an applicant for a city entitlement for any private project to submit data and information which may be necessary to determine whether the proposed project may have a signi cant e ect on the environment.

C. The City Planner, with the approval of the City Manager, may enter into a contract with a private consultant(s) to prepare or review all studies, reports, and other documents required or permitted by CEQA, the CEQA Guidelines, or other applicable laws or regulations, including those studies, reports, or other documents submitted by the project proponent or any other party. In all cases, the consultant shall enter into a contract with and shall be responsible directly to the city. All services shall be performed to the satisfaction of the City Manager, or designee. The cost for such consultant(s) shall be paid in advance of work performed, by the applicant. The applicant shall have no direct contact with the consultant unless approved by the City Planner or designee upon advice from the City Attorney. The consultant shall not be an employee or a liate of the applicant.

D. The City Planner may request assistance from any city department or unit, however titled, other governmental entities or the public as determined to be necessary to carry out these responsibilities. Such requests for assistance shall be promptly responded to.

E. Prior to completing a negative declaration, mitigated negative declaration or draft EIR, the City Planner may consult directly with any person or organization the City Planner believes will be concerned with the environmental e ects of the project.

F. If the City Planner determines that a project is to be carried out or approved by one or more public agencies in addition to the city, the City Planner shall rst determine which entity will be the lead agency.

G. Whenever the city is a responsible agency, the City Planner shall provide the information and responses to the lead agency which the City Planner deems necessary in order to comply with the statutory responsibilities of a responsible agency.

3. That Title 19, Chapter 19.04, Section 19.04.040 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code is amended to read as follows:

§ 19.04.040 Board and commission responsibilities.

A. When a city board or commission is the nal decision-making body for a project, except for the possibility of appeal, it is the responsibility of the board or commission to make an environmental decision prior to approving, conditionally approving, or denying the project as described in the CEQA decision for the project. The environmental decision of the board or commission shall be nal unless appealed to the city council in accordance with this Chapter.

B. When the City Council is the nal decision-making body for a project, but a city board or commission review of the project is required, it is the responsibility of the city board or commission to make a recommendation to the city council regarding the environmental decision, in accordance with CEQA, and make a recommendation regarding whether the project should be approved, conditionally approved, or denied.

4. That Title 19, Chapter 19.04, Section 19.04.050 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code is amended to read as follows:

§ 19.04.050 City Council responsibilities.

Unless a city o cial, city board or commission is the nal decision-making body for a project, it is the responsibility of the City Council to hold a hearing on and make an environmental decision in accordance with CEQA prior to approving, conditionally approving, or denying the project.

5. That Title 19, Chapter 19.04, Section 19.04.060 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code is deleted.

§ 19.04.060 Reserved.

6. That Title 19, Chapter 19.04, Section 19.04.070 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code is amended to read as follows:

§ 19.04.070 Exemption procedures.

A. The following sections implement Section 15300.4 of the CEQA guidelines which requires the city to list those speci c activities which fall within each of the following exempt classes:

1. Statutory Exemptions. Pursuant to Section 15260, statutory exemptions are those projects that the legislature has determined should be exempted from CEQA and which are found in various state statutes. These include ministerial projects, categorical exemptions and general rule exemptions. a. Ministerial Projects. Pursuant to Section 15369 of the CEQA guidelines, ministerial projects are those that involve little or no personal judgment by the public o cial as to the wisdom or manner of carrying out the project. They involve the use of xed standards or objective measurements. Projects in the city speci cally deemed to be ministerial include all post-approval submittals in substantial conformance with the approval. Post-approval submittals include certi ed tentative subdivision maps, nal maps, grading, landscape and improvement plans, CC&Rs and building plans. Other ministerial projects include nal inspections, issuance of licenses, utility service connections and disconnections, city ordered brush clearance of nonsensitive areas in accordance with City of Carlsbad procedures and other similar actions for which no discretion exists that could create or avoid environmental impacts.

b. Categorical Exemptions. Pursuant to Section 15300 of the CEQA guidelines, categorical

exemptions are classes of projects determined not to have a signi cant e ect on the environment which are therefore exempt. No clari cations or additions are necessary to Sections 15260 to 15285 and Sections 15300 to 15332 other than to specify that preliminary design work for capital improvement projects in the city and lot line adjustments (that do not increase density or intensity of use), within prescribed parameters, fall within Class 5, Section 15305 of the guidelines.

c. General Rule Exemptions. In addition to all other statutory exemptions provided for in the Public Resources Code and state CEQA guidelines including ministerial projects and categorically exempt projects pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA guidelines, general rule exemptions are de ned as projects “where it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a signi cant e ect on the environment, the activity is not subject to CEQA.” The following are speci c actions considered not to have a signi cant e ect pursuant to this provision:

i. Minor zone or municipal code amendments that do not involve physical modi cations, lead to physical improvements beyond those typically exempt, or which re ne or clarify existing land use standards; and

ii. Projects that are not speci cally listed as categorical or statutory exemptions but exhibit characteristics similar to one or more speci c exemptions.

B. Determination procedures. Preliminary determinations as to whether a statutory, categorical or general rule exemption is warranted are made by the City Manager, or designee, prior to or concurrent with notice of a complete application. Prior to project approval, the City Manager, or designee, shall prepare a notice of exemption, which shall be placed in the project le and be available for public review. Prior to nal action by the decision-making body on the project, the notice of exemption shall be reviewed and certi ed by the appropriate decision-makers as part of the approval action. Written ndings supporting the determination on the environmental status and shall be considered prior to approval of the project and be included on the notice of exemption.

C. Exceptions. Even though a project may otherwise be eligible for an exemption, no exemption shall apply in the following circumstances:

1. Grading and clearing activities a ecting sensitive plant or animal habitats, which disturb, fragment or remove such areas as de ned by either the California Endangered Species Act (Fish and Game Code Sections 2050 et seq.), or the federal Endangered Species Act of 1973 (16 U.S.C. Section 1531 et seq.); sensitive, rare, candidate species of special concern; endangered or threatened biological species or their habitat (speci cally including sage scrub habitat for the California Gnatcatcher); or archaeological or cultural resources from either historic or prehistoric periods; or 2. Parcel maps, plot plans and all discretionary development projects otherwise exempt but which a ect sensitive, threatened or endangered biological species or their habitat (as de ned above), archaeological or cultural resources from either historic or prehistoric periods, wetlands, stream courses designated on U.S. Geological Survey maps, hazardous materials, unstable soils or other factors requiring special review, on all or a portion of the site.

7. That Title 19, Chapter 19.04, Section 19.04.080 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code is deleted.

§ 19.04.080 Reserved.

8. That Title 19, Chapter 19.04, Section 19.04.090 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code is amended to read as follows:

§ 19.04.090 Initial study.

A. The responsible city department or a private applicant for a city entitlement shall submit to the City Planner a completed environmental impact assessment form and supporting environmental studies as an aid in evaluating environmental impacts.

B. The City Planner, with assistance from city departments or unit, however titled, shall review each project for which an initial study form has been led. Such requests for assistance shall be promptly responded to. If the City Planner makes a preliminary determination that the project is not exempt from CEQA, the City Planner shall conduct an initial study to determine if the project may have a signi cant e ect on the environment and determine the appropriate level of environmental review necessary.

C. If it is determined that the project will have no signi cant impact on the environment, the City Planner shall prepare a negative declaration.

D. If identi ed signi cant e ects on the environment can be mitigated so that the project will have no signi cant e ect on the environment, the City Planner may, with the applicant’s agreement, by imposition of appropriate project conditions, agreements or other measures, including, but not limited to, revision or redesign of the project, require the mitigation of these e ects. A mitigated negative declaration may then be issued for the project provided, however, that no step or element of the project which may have a signi cant e ect on the environment may be satis ed or carried out unless the conditions intended to mitigate that e ect have been implemented or assurances have been provided that the condition will be carried out and enforced.

E. Except as otherwise provided in subsection D of this section, if it is determined that a project may have a signi cant impact on the environment, the City Planner shall prepare or cause to be prepared an EIR according to the requirements of CEQA.

9. That Title 19, Chapter 19.04, Section 19.04.100 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code is amended to read as follows:

§ 19.04.100 Noticing of negative declarations and mitigated negative declarations.

The City Planner shall prepare a notice of intent to adopt a negative declaration or a mitigated negative declaration when he or she nds, after the required initial study, that the project quali es for a negative declaration or a mitigated negative declaration under the provisions of CEQA. The notice shall include a statement stipulating that comments on the environmental document from the public are encouraged. Notice of intent to adopt a negative declaration or a mitigated negative declaration shall be given in accordance with Sections 15072, 15205, and 15206 of the CEQA guidelines. Early tribal consultation is also required pursuant to Public Resources Code Sections 21080.3.1 and 21080.3.2.

10. That Title 19, Chapter 19.04, Section 19.04.110 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code is amended to read as follows:

§ 19.04.110 Reserved.

11. That Title 19, Chapter 19.04, Section 19.04.120 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code is amended to read as follows:

§ 19.04.120 Preparation of environmental impact report.

A. If the City Planner determines that an environmental impact report is required for a project, the City Planner shall immediately send a notice of preparation (NOP) to all parties as provided in Public Resources Code Section 21080.4 or any successor statute and Sections 15082, 15083, 15086 and 15375 of the CEQA guidelines. Early tribal consultation is also required pursuant to Public Resources Code Sections 21080.3.1 and 21080.3.2. The City Planner shall cause the NOP to be sent to all property owners within 600 feet of the perimeter of the subject site. Additionally, the City Planner may send the NOP to all persons or organizations that he or she believes may have an interest in the proposed project or related issues. Notices for projects with potential impacts of regional signi cance shall be sent to adjacent cities. Notice of preparation shall also be given by publishing once in a newspaper of general circulation in the area where the project is located and mailing to all persons who have previously requested such notice. All notices of preparation shall be posted in conspicuous places accessible to the public as determined by the City Planner, shall be sent to the City Clerk and county clerk to be posted for a period of at least 30 days and shall be sent to the State Clearinghouse when appropriate.

B. The City Planner shall provide public notice of availability of a draft EIR in accordance with CEQA guidelines Section 15087 and Public Resources Code Section 21092 concurrent with the notice of completion is led. Copies of the draft EIR may be submitted for comment to any agencies and persons that the City Planner determines to be necessary. The draft report shall be mailed to the applicant and a copy shall be available to the public in the planning division. A copy shall also be furnished and made available to both public libraries until ling of the notice of determination by the city.

C. At the same time, a notice of availability shall be posted in conspicuous places accessible to the public as determined by the City Planner and City Clerk.

D. In addition to the notice required by state law, the City Planner may require any additional notice deemed necessary for the project and shall assess the cost to the applicant. continued on

CITY OF SAN MARCOS

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

(IFB CONBID 25-02)

ANNUAL SURFACE SEAL 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 04, 2025

PRE-PROPOSAL MEETING

None.

WORK DESCRIPTION The work consists of cold mill of existing pavement, asphalt concrete overlay, slurry seal, micro surfacing, tra c signal improvements, and striping and markings. A detailed Scope of Work can be found in the IFB Documents.

LOCATION OF WORK

Various locations throughout the City of San Marcos, California.

ESTIMATED BUDGET The estimated overall budget is $5,182,000.00.

TERM Seventy-Five (75) Working Days.

CONTRACTORS LICENSE

The Contractor shall possess at the time the contract is awarded, a California Contractors license classi cation Type A General Engineering or California Subcontractors license classi cation Type C-12 Earthwork and Paving.

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.

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.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING (Planning Commission)

ORDINANCE NO. CS-485 continued from page 12

12. That Title 19, Chapter 19.04, Section 19.04.140 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code is amended to read as follows:

§ 19.04.140 Public Hearing.

Any time a public hearing is held on the decision to carry out or approve a project, the decision-making body shall also consider the CEQA issues. Notice of the hearing shall be given as provided in Section 21.54.060(A) of this code. At the hearing, the city board or commission or City Council shall hear sta comments on the notice of exemption or environmental document and may refer it back to sta for further investigation, information and analysis and/or for the inclusion of additional material if the decision-making body determines such to be necessary for a full and complete determination to be made. The City Planner shall supplement the notice of exemption or environmental document if any signi cant points are raised at the hearing which have not previously been addressed. Copies of all environmental documents shall be made available for public review at the planning division.

13. That Title 19, Chapter 19.04, Section 19.04.140 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code is amended to read as follows: § 19.04.170 Appeals.

A. Any challenge to the adequacy of a decision by the Planning Commission on an environmental decision under this chapter may be appealed to the City Council in accordance with the procedures set forth in Title 21, Chapter 21.54, Section 21.54.150.

B. Notice of the hearing on appeal before the City Council shall be sent by rst class mail to the applicant and to the appellant.

C. Pending resolution of a timely appeal, decision on the project shall be stayed and no approval, lease, permit, license, certi cate, or entitlement may be issued and no work may proceed. Required time limits to hear or act on any appeal of the CEQA clearance or the approval or appeal of any related project approvals shall automatically be extended as necessary to comply with this chapter.

EFFECTIVE DATE: This ordinance shall be e ective thirty days after its adoption; and the City Clerk shall certify the adoption of this ordinance and cause the full text of the ordinance or a summary of the ordinance prepared by the City Attorney to be published at least once in a newspaper of general circulation in the City of Carlsbad within fteen days after its adoption.

INTRODUCED AND FIRST READ at a Regular Meeting of the Carlsbad City Council on the 28th day of January 2025, and thereafter PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Carlsbad on the 4th 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. 7, 2025 City of Carlsbad | City Council

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CITY OF CARLSBAD

ORDINANCE NO. CS-483

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 2, CHAPTER 2.04, SECTION 2.04.020(A), TO ADJUST THE CITY CLERK AND CITY TREASURER’S COMPENSATION BY THE PERCENTAGE INCREASE IN THE SAN DIEGO REGIONAL CONSUMER PRICE INDEX FOR 2024

WHEREAS, on October 18, 2022, the City Council of the City of Carlsbad, California, adopted Ordinance No. CS-435, which prohibits City Clerk and City Treasurer compensation adjustments from exceeding the amount established by the San Diego Regional Consumer Price Index, requires the City Council to determine whether to approve City Clerk and City Treasurer compensation adjustments in January of each year, and prohibits the enactment of retroactive increases for years in which the City Council did not approve compensation adjustments; and WHEREAS, the increase in the November San Diego Regional Consumer Price Index for 2024 was 2.6%; and WHEREAS, the City Council desires to adjust the compensation of the City Clerk and City Treasurer by the percentage increase in the November San Diego Regional Consumer Price Index for 2024.

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

1. That the above recitations are true and correct.

2. That the rst sentence of Title 2, Chapter 2.04, Section 2.04.020(A) is amended to read: 2.04.020 Compensation–City clerk and city treasurer

A. The compensation of the city clerk and city treasurer is increased from $1,187.36 to $1,218.23 per month, payable biweekly.

EFFECTIVE DATE: This ordinance shall be e ective thirty days after its adoption; and the City Clerk shall certify the adoption of this ordinance and cause the full text of the ordinance or a summary of the ordinance prepared by the City Attorney to be published at least once in a newspaper of general circulation in the City of Carlsbad within fteen days after its adoption.

INTRODUCED AND FIRST READ at a Regular Meeting of the Carlsbad City Council on the 14th day of January 2025, and thereafter

PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Carlsbad on the 28th day of January 2025, by the following vote, to wit:

AYES: BLACKBURN, BHAT-PATEL, ACOSTA, BURKHOLDER, SHIN.

NAYS: NONE.

ABSTAIN: NONE.

ABSENT: NONE.

PUBLISH DATE: Feb. 7, 2025 City of Carlsbad | City Council

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CITY OF ENCINITAS

DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT

LEGAL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION

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 DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT AT (760) 633-2710 AT LEAST 72 HOURS PRIOR TO THE MEETING.

It is hereby given that a Public Hearing will be held on Thursday, the 20th day of February, 2025, at 6 p.m., or as soon as possible thereafter, by the Encinitas Planning Commission to discuss the following hearing item of the City of Encinitas:

PROJECT NAME: Dish - 860 Regal Rd; CASE NUMBER: MULTI- 006201-2023, USE006203-2023, SUBC-006206-2023, DR-006205-2023, CDPNF-006204-2023,; FILING DATE: April 26, 2023; APPLICANT: Itec Properties; LOCATION: 860 Regal Road (258241-06); PROJECT DESCRIPTION: A public hearing to consider a use permit, substantial conformance permit, design review permit and coastal development permit for a new wireless facility to install three (3) antennas on the rooftop self-storage building within two tower elements (symmetrical FRP boxes) that will match the existing building color and nishes, a new access ladder, accessory equipment, and the installation of screened ground mounted equipment. The project will also restore landscaping to the site along the north, west and southern perimeter.; ZONING/OVERLAY: Residential 11 (R-11) Zone, Scenic/Visual Corridor Overlay Zone, Special Study Overlay Zone and the Coastal Zone; ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS: The project has been determined to be exempt from environmental review pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) guidelines section(s) 15303, which exempts projects that consists of construction and location of limited numbers of new, small facilities or structures; installation of small new equipment and facilities in small structures; and the conversion of existing small structures from one use to another where only minor modi cations are made in the exterior of the structure. The project meets these criteria because the project consists of the addition and construction of small structures for wireless equipment facilities to an existing self-storage business. 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: Christina M. Bustamante, Senior Planner, AICP: (760) 943-2207 or cbustamante@encinitasca.gov

An appeal of the Planning Commission determination, accompanied by the appropriate ling fee, may be led by 5 p.m. on the 10th calendar day following the date of the Commission’s determination. Appeals will be considered by the City Council pursuant to Chapter 1.12 of the Municipal Code. Any 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 item is located within the Coastal Zone and requires issuance of a regular Coastal Development Permit. The action of the Planning Commission or City Council on an appeal may not be appealed to the California Coastal Commission.

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

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

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CITY OF VISTA NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Planning Commission of the City of Vista, California, will hold a public hearing in the Council Chambers at the Vista Civic Center, 200 Civic Center Drive, Vista, California, on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. to receive and consider all evidence and reports presented at said hearing and/or obtained previously relative to the following matter:

P23-0386, BARNICLES – Bare Holdings I, LLC

A request for a Site Development Plan for the remodel of an existing convenience store (1,268 square feet) that will include an addition of approximately 845 square feet to the convenience store and associated site improvements (845 E. Vista Way). The proposed project is exempt under State CEQA Guidelines Section 15301(e) (2) (A) and (B) – Existing Facilities, which is a Class 1 categorical exemption.

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

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

The Planning Commission of the City of San Marcos will hold the following public hearing in the City Council Chambers located at San Marcos City Hall, 1 Civic Center Drive, San Marcos, CA 92069 at 6:30 p.m., on Tuesday, February 18, 2025.

building on a 10.21-acre property located at 2080 Golden Eagle Trail in the Agricultural (A-1) Zone.

Environmental Determination:

Project No: CUP23-0005 –AT&T Mobility Renewal Applicant: AT&T Mobility, LLC Request: A Conditional Use Permit to allow the continued operation of a wireless telecommunication facility (cell tower), composed of a 35-foottall faux tree monopole and associated ground-mounted equipment inside an existing 240 square-foot equipment

All requirements of CEQA have been met, in that the project is Categorically Exempt from environmental review pursuant to CEQA Section 15301, Class 1 (Existing Facility with No Expansion) in that the project will be located within an existing facility and does not propose expansion. Location of Property: 2080

Golden Eagle Trail, more particularly described as The West 417.42 Feet of the South 1/3 of the Southeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter, and the West 417.42 Feet of the North 626.13 Feet of the Northeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter, All in Section 27, Township 12 South, Range 3 West, San Bernardino Meridian, In the County of San Diego, State of California, According to the United States Government Survey Approved September 19, 1889. Assessor’s Parcel No.: 679040-01-00.

QUESTIONS regarding this project should be directed to the Planning Division, City Hall, 200 Civic Center Drive, Vista, Monday through Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., or by telephoning (760) 639-6100. If you wish to send correspondence, the mailing address is: City of Vista, Planning Division, 200 Civic Center Drive, Vista, CA 92084. 02/07/2025 CN 30087

Further information about this notice can be obtained from Corina Flores, Assistant Planner, by calling 760-7441050 extension 3229, or via email c ores@san-marcos.net

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in cooperation with authorities.

“We recently discovered missing funds at the Agua Hedionda Lagoon Foundation. We take this matter very seriously and have filed a police report,” the foundation’s Jan. 17 email read. “A formal investigation is underway, and we are cooperating fully with the Carlsbad Police Department. We are committed to prosecuting this matter to the fullest extent of the law.

“While we cannot address questions during the investigation, please rest assured this will not impact our programs or operations now or in the future. Our mission to serve the community and protect the lagoon remains unwavering. Thank you for your support.”

On Feb. 3, the foundation board sent an internal follow-up email confirming that the Carlsbad Police Department had arrested a suspect in connection with the missing funds.

Applegate was a “contract vendor” hired on a part-time consultant basis, Rodman told The Coast News, but she did not specify how long she had worked with the foundation or the exact services she performed.

The foundation will not comment until the Carlsbad police provide additional details or formal charges are filed.

“We’re keeping our membership and board of directors informed and giv-

ing them updates as we can, until this person is arraigned and their prosecution happens,” Rodman said.

According to her LinkedIn profile, Applegate is a professional bookkeeper who appears to run a private practice based in Carlsbad.

Following her arrest, she was released on bail and is scheduled to return to court on Feb. 6, when the exact charges will be announced, according to Tanya Sierra, a spokesperson for the San Diego County District Attorney’s Office.

Former Carlsbad mayor Matt Hall, a longtime supporter of the foundation, said the organization’s transparency regarding the alleged embezzlement reflects its strength.

“The fact that they were forthcoming about this was huge, so I don’t think this will really impact their work going forward,” Hall said.

“I’ve dealt with situations like these in my personal

life, and I can tell you that it’s always better to be proactive than reactive, and that’s what they’ve been doing here, which is good.” Hall added that he is confident the foundation’s board will thoroughly investigate how the alleged crime occurred to prevent similar incidents in the future. He also expressed confidence that the case’s publicity would not affect donor support.

Founded in 1990, the nonprofit focuses on preserving and enhancing the Agua Hedionda Lagoon, a 400-acre coastal wetland in Carlsbad. The foundation promotes environmental conservation, education, and recreation, and it aims to maintain the lagoon as an ecological and cultural resource, its website states.

According to tax filings, the Agua Hedionda Lagoon Foundation reported approximately $1.45 million in revenue in 2023.

Don’t miss award-winning Jazz guitarist Peter Sprague when he teams up with pianist Danny Green, bassist Mack Leighton and Tripp Sprague, sax and flute. It will be an afternoon of sonic fireworks – with a few gentle ballads added in to keep the roof on the Mission Theater!

A FORMER consultant with the Agua Hedionda Lagoon Foundation was arrested Jan. 30 on suspicion of embezzling $85,000 from the nonprofit organization.

Photo by Jordan P. Ingram

Author, SNAP advocate Ian Thompson dies at 69

Surfboard maker married to the late Maggie Houlihan

By Walker Armstrong ENCINITAS —

Ian

Thompson, a longtime Encinitas resident, surfboard maker, author, animal advocate, and the husband of the late former Encinitas council member Maggie Houlihan, died on Jan. 28 following a battle with cancer. He was 69.

Thompson, originally from England, was described by friends and colleagues as a vibrant, fun-loving individual who left a lasting impact on the community through his

County, mostly due to convenience.

To combat this, NCTD focuses on educating people about the dangers of being close to the rail through signage, online resources, and presentations in conjunction with Operation Lifesaver.

Aside from people crossing the rail unsafely to get to a destination faster, Donaghy said NCTD has seen an increase in unhoused people setting up camp near rail tracks. While it can contribute to their sense of safety, he said, it can create a dangerous situation.

When engineers see an encampment or someone who appears to be homeless along the railway, NCTD will notify the sheriff’s Traffic Enforcement Unit so that officers can encourage the individual to move away from the tracks and connect them with resources, Donaghy said.

Another way to increase safety is improvements in the rail infrastructure itself.

NCTD has been actively working for years on projects to make the rail safer for pedestrians in various cities, with a focus on adding grade-separated crossings, trenching tracks, or both. However, these projects typically require years of planning and cost millions of dollars.

Solana Beach, one of the few cities with no rail pedestrian fatalities last year, has had its tracks trenched below Lomas Santa Fe Drive for around 25 years, with a pedestrian crossing bridge that makes it much more difficult for pedestrians to come in contact with the tracks.

A similar project is in the planning stages in Carlsbad. Last summer, the city allocated $5.2 million toward design studies for trenching and double tracking in an MOU with NCTD and SANDAG.

The project, expected to cost around $560 million, would lower the tracks about 30 feet below street level from around Carlsbad Village Station in northern Carlsbad down to Tamarack Avenue near Agua Hedionda Lagoon, with over-

work and advocacy. Known for his quick wit and playful nature, Thompson also had a serious side, particularly when supporting his wife’s political and community endeavors.

“He was the wind beneath her wings,” said Laurie Michaels, a close friend and advisory board member of SNAP (Spay Neuter Action Project), an organization Houlihan co-founded to promote low-cost and free spay/neuter services for underserved communities.

“He took over where Maggie left off, and he was a big supporter of hers.”

Thompson served on the board of SNAP after Houlihan’s passing, continuing the couple’s shared mission to protect animals. Their home, filled with rescued pets, reflected their dedication to animal welfare.

Thompson and Houlihan’s relationship began unconventionally, according to friends.

“They got together because he needed a green card and she needed money,” Michaels said.

But their arrangement evolved into a profound love story central to their lives. Thompson chronicled their relationship and Houlihan’s political journey in his book, “An Inconvenient Voice,” which he wrote primarily

for Houlihan’s grandson. Houlihan, who served on the Encinitas City Council for over a decade, often faced fierce political battles. During those times, Thompson provided essential emotional support, Michaels said.

“She called him her baby angel,” Michaels recalled.

After death, Thompson staunchly defended the legacy of his late wife. In 2012, Thomson publicly admonished the council for censoring her image on banners displayed for the Arts Alive program, calling the move “shameful.”

“He got up in front of the council one time and gave them a good scolding for how they treated her,”

not being one-size-fits-all.

passes built for pedestrians and bikes.

“We talk about grade crossings, fencing and general signage we would like to see, and how can we promote some of these things while being conscious of the geographic or neighborhood issues that could exist being close to the rail line,” Donaghy said.

These conversations with cities can be fraught, sometimes due to concerns about reducing coastal access. The city of Del Mar was involved in a yearslong battle with NCTD after the transit agency pushed to install fencing that would prevent access to the blufftop tracks in 2022.

A lawsuit from the California Coastal Commission ultimately blocked the project.

Grade-separated cross-

ings from the bluff down to the beach are set to arrive in the coming years as a condition of SANDAG’s Del Mar Bluffs Stabilization Project, but funding still needs to be identified.

Pedestrian undercrossings have been added in Encinitas along the tracks but are largely missing in Leucadia. In 2022, the city added around 2.3 miles of wooden post-and-cable fencing along the rail line in Leucadia, but residents have repeatedly called for more safe crossing options in the area.

Donaghy said there isn’t a simple solution to making the rail safer for pedestrians due to the varying needs at different parts along the rail right-of-way. For this reason, working with each city individually is essential to move the needle and im-

Michaels said, noting that Thompson’s death feels like the end of an era. “He’s from a time when Encinitas was different than it is now. But his impact will be felt for years to come.”

Mayor Bruce Ehlers, who first met Thompson and Houlihan during local political organizing efforts around 1998, described him as a well-read and eloquent man with a dry humor.

“Whenever problems in the city rose to a certain level, that’s when Ian would come out. It’s like bringing out the big guns,” Ehlers said. “I’m going to miss him. He was a good guy.”

prove safety.

“From a system perspective, the unique part about rail is, it’s not always a one-size-fits-all solution,” Donaghy said.

Emotional toll

Donaghy said the emotional impact of these fatalities on train engineers, those responding to the scene, and other transit staff cannot be overstated. As the number of instances rises, there is a concentrated focus on supporting employees.

NCTD has a critical incident stress plan to support employees who witnessed or were involved in responding to critical incidents, such as deaths or injuries of individuals on the rail. This plan also seeks to assist employees who may experience general stress reactions, depression or post-traumatic stress disorder as a result of these types of catastrophic incidents.

When a critical incident occurs, NCTD managers immediately identify employees who witnessed or were involved in responding to the incident so that an Employee Assistance Program representative can contact them. These employees are given temporary relief from work duties and offered employer-provided counseling.

“I’ve seen, unfortunately, more than my fair share of incidents that have occurred over 25 years,” Donaghy said. “The human element

“We had regular campaign meetings over at Maggie’s house, and he would be there most every meeting, although he was busy working his full-time job,” Ehlers said. “Somebody had to keep the home fires burning.”

A celebration of life will be held at 11 a.m. on March 22 at Cottonwood Creek Park in Encinitas. The event is open to the public, and friends, family and community members are invited to attend.

Ehlers served as Houlihan’s campaign manager during her successful 2000 council bid, and Thompson often participated in campaign meetings at their home. While not deeply involved in the day-to-day aspects, Thompson contributed by walking door to door and assisting at campaign events, Ehlers said.

is the big piece for me. The thing that I care about the most is our employees; knowing that they’re supported.”

Resources

Operation Lifesaver outlines several safety recommendations for those living or walking near train tracks:

• Only cross at designated safe crossing areas;

• Always expect a train, even if you can’t hear one, as trains are quieter than you might think;

• Refrain from looking at your cell phone or listening to headphones to stay alert;

• Stay at least 15 feet from the tracks, as many trains overhang the tracks;

• Stay away from railroad bridges, trestles and tunnels;

• Be aware that trains may be coming from both directions at any time;

• Never go around flashing lights or lowered gates at

a railroad crossing;

• Use extra caution when crossing railroad tracks on a bike, with a stroller or a wheelchair.

If you or someone you know may be thinking about suicide, call 9-8-8 or the county’s Access and Crisis Line at (888) 724-7240. For the Veterans Crisis Line, dial 9-8-8 and press 1. Individuals can also access the Crisis Text Line by texting SAVE to 741741 to speak with a trained helper. Warning signs of suicide can include the following: talking about wanting to die or looking for a way to kill oneself; talking about feeling hopeless, in unbearable pain, or being a burden to others; acting anxious, agitated or recklessly; withdrawing or becoming isolated; or displaying extreme mood swings.

If someone is showing these signs, do not leave the person by themselves, and contact one of the resources above.

“Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud.”

PEDESTRIAN RAIL death statistics by city show San Diego, Encinitas and Carlsbad with the most fatalities in 2024, per the county Medical Examiner’s Office. Data graphic by Leo Place

RAIL SAFETY has proven difficult from city to city, with solutions often

Photo by Michelles Slentz

THOMPSON

Rare opportunity in Leucadia

Spring popping up all over

Spring is in the air. It might be February, but if we look carefully, fruit trees are blooming, daffodils are shooting up through the soil and dandelions are among the first flowers (or weeds) to push up through the cracks in the sidewalk.

Local cherry trees are blooming with white blossoms so fragile that they fall gently to the ground when the tree boughs are shaken.

In many gardeners' front yards, daffodils and crocus are popping up in great abandon. A fellow gardener told me: “The bulbs have an inner knowledge so that they can tell just when is the perfect time to push their little heads through the soil. It’s like an inner voice that tells the bulb just when it’s time to start its new life.”

SIGNS OF SPRING

I took a trip to Armstrong Garden Centers in Carlsbad, which always has a great display of annuals ready to go in the ground.

One of my favorite early spring flowers are pansies, and their bright little faces beamed at the entrance of the garden center.

The shelves were filled with over a dozen varieties, ranging in color from yellow to purple and blue. This little annual will help fill in your flower or herb bed right now, so buy enough sixpacks to fill your front yard of window boxes.

EARLY SPRING BULBS

The excitement of the arrival of early spring bulbs is similar to the arrival of a new model of your favorite car.

While visiting the garden center, huge boxes of spring bulbs had just ar-

rived from Holland and the staff and I almost jumped up and down as if Christmas Day was upon us. Spring bulbs come in over 50 varieties, so read the labels to choose those compatible in height and light conditions.

A good project for beginners is to create a dahlia garden, using at least two of these tubers, the "dinner plate" variety and a medium-size "magic carpet" or "pompon."

PLANTING DAHLIAS

Chose a well-drained, sunny site. Dahlias need warm weather, so wait until nighttime temperatures are at least 55 degrees. For a full display, follow the planting directions below, leaving at least 1 foot between the groups. For tallest varieties, dig a hole 1 foot deep by 1 foot wide. Work ¼ cup of bulb fertilizer (9-9-6) into the bottom of the hole. Drive a 5-foot stake into the bottom of the hole, since the stake supports the plant as it grows. Set one tuberous root in the bottom of the hole with the stem end facing up. Spread the roots like the hands of a clock. Cover with 3 inches of soil and water thoroughly. As the shoots

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PANSIES are a harbinger of spring. Photo by Jano Nightingale

Eat&Drink

Leucadia’s A Little Moore Café finds new home

By Walker Armstrong ENCINITAS —

Two years ago, when Leucadia’s beloved A Little Moore Café faced closure to make way for a new cannabis dispensary, a pair of local childhood friends bought the restaurant and preserved a cherished piece of their past.

Lifelong Leucadians Deon Dickey and Andy Vasquez recently sat down with The Coast News to share their journey of reopening a beloved community staple once thought to be a thing of the past.

“Everything’s changing so much around here,” said Dickey, who grew up in the neighborhood and attended Paul Ecke Elementary, where he met Vasquez. “Back in high school, we’d go hang out at Kealani’s and get a scoop of rice and some chicken teriyaki for like five bucks, go get a slice of pizza at Manhattan [Giant Pizza], and now neither of those two places are around anymore.”

In the spirit of reviving a piece of their childhood, and after eight months of pop-ups at the Leucadian Bar and searching for a new permanent home, the homegrown locals reopened the beloved breakfast cafe roughly one week ago in the heart of Leucadia.

“The main desire stemmed from our childhood, eating there as kids and whatnot, and saving something that’s been a part of our community for over 50 years,” Dickey said. “We just wanted to do something for the community and save a part of our hometown.”

To further honor the legacy of A Little Moore Café, Dickey and Vasquez said the Han family, Chang and Mison Han, the original owners, still visit daily to greet customers and stay connected to the new space.

“(Chang) Han still comes around and his wife comes on the weekends. They just come about an hour a day, drink some coffee, hang out, have some food and hang out with us,” said Vasquez. “It’s been nothing but positive.”

On top of the restaurant, Dickey and Vasquez spoke about the challenges of balancing their commitments to the cafe with other responsibilities in their lives. Dickey, a seasonal wildland firefighter with Cal Fire, also raises his fam-

ily in Temecula. Vasquez works as a realtor with Coldwell Banker and cuts hair at Leucadia Barbershop, now located in the same building as the cafe.

“Everything about this process was tough,” Vasquez said, referring to everything from securing investors to

working multiple jobs to finding the right location for the cafe. “Mostly it just came with being the younger guys in this industry and people just not taking us seriously. It was not given to us, it was hard work, but it made it that much more worth it.”

Dickey said securing their new location at the

newly-built Shatto Building came with good luck and timing. The space — next to Leucadia Barbershop and Peace Pies in a new building owned by Jim Shatto of Shatto & Sons T-Shirts — was originally going to be an oyster bar under The Leucadia Company, a local restaurant group that owns Valentina and Hamburger Hut.

“But it fell through with them, and they pretty much gave us their lease on this place,” Dickey said. “Then we pretty much built this place out for like a year. It took longer than expected, but [we] finally got open.”

The new owners bring years of service industry experience, with Dickey having worked his way up from dishwasher to bartender over a 12-year career and Vasquez coming from a background in customer service in his capacity as both a barber and realtor. Despite their roles as owners, the business owners said they view themselves as part of a team and em-

LIFELONG LEUCADIANS Deon Dickey, left, and Andy Vasquez have reopened A Little Moore Café at a new permanent location along Coast Highway 101. Under new ownership, the beloved restaurant, which briefly closed after 50 years, has stayed true to its roots, featuring classic items like former owner Chang Han’s teriyaki and eggs. Photos by Gabe Halvor

Eat&Drink

Beer Town: Destination for hard-to-find beers

I Like Beer

I’ve by no means run out of breweries to visit, but I am making a special effort this year to include taprooms and restaurants that specialize in serving up some of San Diego’s finest beers.

That quest took me to Beer Town in north Oceanside just a couple of blocks from the beach. There I met owner Ryan Hood, who opened Beer Town in 2021 with the mis-

sion to serve excellent beers that aren’t easy to find around San Diego County. With 36 taps and 80 can offerings, Hood has made it happen. I sat down with Hood to hear his story and get a firsthand account of the lineup. Hood is an excellent host, so we sat down to a taster flight to get the conversation started.

ILB: Thanks for hosting—tell me about what we’re drinking.

Hood: First we’ve got the Plainview Premium Lager, everyone here in Oceanside loves Plainview. You can’t get more local. It’s our only permanent tap beer besides our house beer. And that’s a gluten-reduced beer as well.

So, you can drink a couple, you don’t get bloated – a great, great beer!

ILB: One thing that got me here was your combination of local beers and hard to find beers from all around the country.

Hood: Anyone who says they don’t like beer just hasn’t found the right beer yet. I thought that was a really good premise to start a taproom on. I want rotating taps with local and hard to find beers.

ILB: What’s the Beer Town origin story?

Hood: I was working in the music industry when COVID happened. Then there were no more shows, no more events, no more bookings. That’s where my previous line of work ended. I decided to start my passion project which was to open a bar. And because of the rules at the time, you had to have food. So, now I’ve got a restaurant and a beer place. A dream come true sort of thing.

ILB: And the name?

Hood: My father is a businessman. I couldn’t figure out a name for the place at all, and I asked him. Being the dad he is, he said, ‘It’s gotta say what it is – what you do. You serve beer. Call it Beer Town.’

ILB: And that was it?

Hood: I thought in the back of my head, ‘There’s no way I’m doing that.’ A couple of weeks later and I thought: ‘[expletive!] That’s the one we have to go with.’ I think he was right: You’ve got to say what you do.

ILB: Gets a thumbs up from a guy with a column titled: I Like Beer.

ILB: How often are your taps rotating?

Hood: We have 36 drafts — six dedicated to sours, ciders, seltzers and kombuchas. So we always have something for nonbeer drinkers. We have nine house options. The other taps rotate once or twice a month. I try never to put the same beer on twice. If it’s seasonal, I wait

until the following season to put it on again.

ILB: Your Beer Town House Hazy, also delicious. Very approachable.

Hood: That’s brewed by Topa Topa out of Ventura. Nice blend of juiciness and a little hop forward.

ILB: Where did this passion for craft beer come from?

Hood: When I was younger, I was never an alcohol person. But the diversity and versatility in beer

really interested me. You can try something on the light end, dark end, sour end and IPA end and they taste nothing alike. I love the craft behind making the different styles and flavors. I wanted a way to be involved and support the industry.

It was the same thing when I was in the music industry. I didn’t play music, but I loved music. So I was doing bookings. Same here. I don’t know how to make

beer, but I get to serve it from all these amazing places that know how to make it. Without opening my own brewery, this is the next best thing.

ILB: Maybe better! You’ve kept your music industry roots connected to what you’re offering here too.

Hood: We’ve got great live music in the evenings. (check beertown.us to see what events are upcoming). The taster flight was rounded out with an Imperial Mexican lager, Agua Santa Imperial, by Figueroa Mountain Brewing (bold, strong but impressively drinkable for 8% abv) and a Nitro Rubaeus fruit beer from Founders Brewing (exceptional!). Beer Town is located at 507 North Coast Highway in Oceanside. They are open seven days a week with happy hour specials, meal deals and live music.

Jeff Spanier is the co-host of I Like Beer the Podcast. For the entire interview, take a listen wherever you get podcasts. Follow Spanier’s adventures on Instagram @ ilikebeerthepodcast.

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BEER TOWN, a restaurant and bar featuring 36 taps and 80 can offerings from local and international breweries, is located in north Oceanside. Courtesy photo/Beer Town

RYAN HOOD, center, owner of Beer Town, opened the establishment during the pandemic. Courtesy photo/Beer Town

L55 Tacos and More at UTC

rank Vizcarra grew up in Tijuana, Mexico, with modest means. At 16, he moved to Mexico City, returned to Tijuana, then eventually settled with family in Eugene, Oregon. There, he discovered a remarkable soccer talent that earned him a scholarship to Ohio State University. From 1979 to 1983, he played professionally, including with the San Diego Sockers.

After hanging up his cleats, Vizcarra entered corporate America, spending two years focusing on operations at Pizza Hut before joining McDonald’s for 20 years, where he rose to VP of Strategy for Global Operations.

He later served on boards for Del Taco and Tender Greens and founded a scholarship in Barrio Logan helping over 100 recipients, further proof that everything he touches turns to gold.

By 2014, Vizcarra felt inspired to meld his business expertise with his culinary heritage. He spent two years researching over 150 Mexican restaurants throughout the U.S. and Mexico, drawing inspiration from Chef Enrique Olvera, who merged French techniques with Mexican flavors.

Avoiding the chipotle-heavy profiles that dominate many Mexican dishes, Vizcarra perfected a style that highlights purity and balance.

In August 2018, he opened the first Lola 55 in San Diego’s East Village; within nine months, it became the city’s only Michelin Bib Gourmand Mexican restaurant. In 2022, he expanded with a second Lola 55 in Carlsbad’s The Beacon La Costa.

L55 Tacos & More, Vizcarra’s newest fast-casual venture, opened its doors on Nov. 4, 2024, near the Apple Store at San Diego’s Westfield UTC. While Lola 55 embodies a more modern take on Mexican cuisine, L55 embraces traditional roots with five proteins — carnitas, carne asada, pollo, birria

and mushrooms — available in burritos, taco plates, bowls and quesadillas. A kids menu and salads round out the offerings, and soon patrons can enjoy Mexican beer, wine and margaritas.

On a recent visit with Vizcarra, Frank and I kicked off our tasting with a Birria Quesadilla, a crispy 14-inch flour tortilla filled with slowcooked chuck roast and molten Oaxacan cheese.

We then savored the 3 Sisters Salad — a vibrant celebration of corn, beans and squash in a smoky chipotle dressing, complemented by roasted beets, potatoes and fresh greens. Next came the Grilled Chicken Bowl, which layers chipotle-marinated chicken over herbaceous rice and mayacoba beans, finished with burnt jalapeño mayo and mild salsa macha.

We pressed on with a Smoked Carnitas Burrito featuring pork shoulder slow-cooked for 10 hours, then wrapped with beans, rice and avocado mousse — hearty enough to feed two.

Equally delicious were the Carne Asada Steak Tacos, marinated in pasilla chile and finished with lime juice, jalapeño-onion confit guacachile sauce and pico de gallo, served with rice and beans based on a cherished

family recipe by Vizcarra’s mother, Lola.

Lola 55 pays homage to his mom’s name and the year, 1955, when Vizcarra, Steve Jobs and Bill Gates were all born.

No visit to L55 is complete without the freshly made churros, a recipe Vizcarra picked up from a street vendor in Mexico. Crispy on the outside and soft within, they’re paired with a luscious (vegan) cajeta sauce. Meanwhile, house-made Pineapple Ginger juice and a rich Horchata showcase L55’s commitment to creating everything from scratch.

For a fast casual eatery, the variety is impressive, reflecting Vizcarra’s motto: Provide the unexpected.

These dishes rival full-service UTC venues for a fraction of the cost. Under General Manager Kennedi Bingham and Vizcarra’s son Nathan — chief operations officer for all three locations — L55 Tacos & More is poised to become a UTC mall favorite.

Soon after exploring L55, my wife, Mary, and I visited the Carlsbad Lola 55, which offers the same menu as East Village but in a more family-oriented atmosphere. We started with Steak Quesadillas Oaxaca, where mes-

quite-grilled steak, queso oaxaca and Lola’s beans fill three house-made corn tortillas.

Another must-try is the Masa Fritas: puffed masa rounds lightly salted with pasilla and served alongside lime zest and avocado mousse.

Lola 55’s taco lineup ranges from Smoked Carnitas and Baja Fish to vegan Rainbow Cauliflower and Squashroom, featuring battered lion’s mane mushrooms and squash blossoms.

Midway through the feast, we sampled Lola’s Caesar Salad — full romaine hearts dressed in a tangy blend that can be paired with grilled chicken or steak.

Whether you need a quick lunch or a laid-back dinner, Lola 55 excels at modern Mexican done right, and at prices comparable to many local taco shops, it’s refreshingly affordable.

Frank Vizcarra’s journey from modest beginnings in Tijuana to influencing San Diego’s culinary scene is a testament to his vision and determination.

Each of his locations promises standout flavors and exceptional value. Taste the difference for yourself.

— Story by Rico Cassoni

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LOLA OWNER Frank Vizcarra, right, and Lola COO Nathan Vizcarra at L55 Tacos & More. Below, a fish taco with remoulade, chorizo-tomatoe vinaigrette, pickled serrano and purple basil. Photos by Rico Cassoni/Lola 55

Love: Guiding force in life, performance intentional living

Love is often spoken of as the most powerful emotion, a unifying thread that connects us to ourselves, others and the world. Yet love is more than just a feeling — it’s a force for growth, resilience and fulfillment.

Whether it’s love for a passion, a person or life itself, understanding how to nurture and harness it can profoundly impact your journey toward a more fulfilling life.

At 4NTENT, love is a foundational element in how we approach personal growth and peak performance. Let’s explore how love can guide your journey and help you create a life rooted in purpose and connection.

1. Love as Connection: Aligning with Your Authentic Self

Love begins with self-awareness. When you connect with who you are — your passions, values and purpose — you create a foundation for growth. This connection provides clarity about where you want to go and how you want to evolve.

Ask yourself: What do I love about my goals? How does this align with who I am and who I want to become?

2. Love as Courage: Embracing Discomfort for Growth

Love isn’t always easy. It often requires vulnerability, courage and the willingness to face discomfort. Whether it’s pursuing a dream, healing relationships or overcoming challenges, love pushes us to step outside our comfort zone and expand.

Challenges can be seen as opportunities to deepen your connection to your purpose and to strengthen your resolve.

3. Love as Action: Building Sustainable Habits Love isn’t just what you feel; it’s what you do. Acts of love — toward yourself or others — create lasting

change. When love guides your actions, it becomes easier to build habits that nurture your well-being and long-term success.

Start small: What is one action I can take today to show love for myself or someone else? Even a single step can spark a ripple effect of growth.

4. Love as Vision: Empowering Relationships and Community

Love thrives in relationships. It’s the glue that binds teams, families and communities. When you focus on building trust and fostering meaningful connections, you create a ripple effect that uplifts not just yourself but those around you.

Fostering love and trust in every connection allows you to amplify your impact and feel supported in your journey.

5. Love as Energy: The Ultimate Source of Motivation

When love drives your actions, you’re fueled by something deeper than external validation. It’s the kind of motivation that sustains you through setbacks and keeps you striving for something meaningful.

Anchoring your energy in love provides a steady foundation for pursuing your goals, even in the face of challenges.

Living with Love as Your Guide

Love isn’t just an emotion — it’s a tool for transformation. It teaches us to connect authentically, act with courage, build habits that sustain us, nurture meaningful relationships and stay energized through purpose-driven action.

At 4NTENT, we believe progress is rooted in meaningful connection and intentional effort. Love — whether for yourself, others or your vision — is the compass that points you toward a life of fulfillment and possibility.

So, what do you love? And how can you let that love guide your next step?

Love boldly, live fully, and create endlessly.

For more on our support and services, and to join our NTENTION Setter community, visit us at www.4NTENT.com or follow us on Instagram, @4NTENT.

ADVANCES IN HOLISTIC DENTISTRY

2025

Lasers gently heal gums, bone

Lasers are important tools in dentistry, especially for holistic dentists whose goal is to help the body heal more naturally. Lasers support blood flow and recovery by providing energy for healing, rather than traumatizing the mouth during treatment.

With use of a laser for treatments such as implant placement and extractions, often the healing can happen very quickly! There is likely to be much less pain, bruising and swelling with this approach.

There are three types of lasers used in our practice. One is the diode laser used by hygienists during

cleanings. This laser helps to stimulate and heal gums that are in need of more intensive care. Along with laser treatment, the patient receives customized DIY instructions.

By following the appropriate schedule of cleanings and home care, we have seen pink and healthy gums restored to patients who otherwise might have needed more extensive - and expensive- treatment!

The Fotona, a sophisticated European laser that has both Erbium and Nd:YAG wavelengths, is also used in our practice. The Erbium laser can cut tooth structure and also gums and

bone in a non traumatic way. This laser uses light energy for cutting, rather than burs or sharp instruments. It is used for laser/ozone root canals, extractions, gum surgeries, and for bio-stimulation. Because of the number of attachments, it can do many procedures in the mouth with less trauma and better healing.

The Nd:YAG laser is used almost exclusively for soft tissue healing and cutting. This type of laser is very ‘tissue friendly’, because its energy stimulates both blood flow and stem cells.

For example, this laser can reduce tooth sensitivi-

ty around the gum line. By sealing the surface of the tissue that causes the tooth sensitivity, it supports the body’s healing response in a simple, non-invasive way.

At Integrative Dentistry, lasers have been in use for several years. So we’ve had the opportunity to see many dramatic instances of minimal pain and optimal healing after treatment. Dr. O’Rielly and Dr. Evans are delighted by the positive results their patients can have with the use of lasers. Please call us if you have questions at 760-6321304.

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Hidden warning: Your calcium score matters

By Pratiksha Gandhi

For many, a calcium score — a simple CT scan that detects plaque buildup in arteries — is dismissed as just another number.

But for Steve, a 52-yearold business owner, it was a wake-up call. His doctor casually mentioned his calcium score of 200, advising only a daily statin. With no symptoms, Steve shrugged it off.

Fast forward five years — chest pain, a 90% blockage, and an emergency stent.

This is a common story. People ignore rising calcium scores because traditional medicine focuses on lowering cholesterol, not reversing plaque. But what if Steve had taken action earlier?

STOPPING THE PROGRESSION

Holistic interventions could have changed his path:

• Diet: A plant-rich, anti-inflammatory diet with greens, nuts, and omega-3s reduces arterial inflammation.

• Lifestyle: 30-minute

30-MINUTE daily walks, stress management and quality sleep are among the interventions that can slow the progression of plaque buildup and improve heart health. Stock photo

walks daily, stress management, and quality sleep improve heart health.

• Supplements: Vitamin K2 MK7 directs calcium to bones instead of arteries, while magnesium and nitric oxide boosters enhance circulation.

• Advanced therapies: External Counterpulsation (ECP) improves blood flow

and can slow plaque buildup. Steve’s story isn’t unique. Too often, people think statins are enough. But with a rising calcium score, you must act before symptoms appear. By addressing inflammation, circulation, and lifestyle factors, you can slow — or even halt — plaque progression.

A calcium score isn’t just a number — it’s a warning. The choice is yours: wait for the heart attack or take charge today.

Pratiksha Gandhi, MD, is a world-renowned preventive heart care expert and advocate for natural, noninvasive solutions to address heart disease.

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LOVE CAN help you create a life rooted in purpose and connection. Stock photo

GENTLE & PRECISE: Integrative Dentistry in Encinitas offers advanced laser treatments for minimally invasive care with less pain, inflammation and faster healing. Courtesy photo/Fotona LightWalker® dental laser

Sharp Memorial offers advanced treatments for cardiac diseases

Taking care of your heart is vital to your overall health.

At Sharp Memorial Hospital, an expert team of cardiologists, cardiovascular and cardiothoracic surgeons, electrophysiologists, and nurse practitioners provides San Diegans with comprehensive heart and vascular care.

One expert, Karl Limmer, MD, is passionate about expanding minimally invasive options to treat cardiac diseases, including irregular heartbeats and mitral valve disease.

Innovative procedures to treat irregular heartbeats

Atrial fibrillation, also known as AFib, is a common and serious heart condition contributing to about 158,000 annual deaths in the U.S.

Dr. Limmer is an expert in procedures to treat irregular heartbeats caused by AFib, including the hybrid

maze procedure. This twostage technique combines surgery with catheter ablation performed by an elec-

trophysiologist — both done through small incisions in the chest.

Due to the highly specialized nature of this procedure, it is offered at only a handful of hospitals in California, including Sharp Memorial.

The hybrid maze procedure can restore the normal heart rate in patients, stop congestive heart failure, help reduce or stop the use of heart medications, and dramatically improve a patient’s quality of life.

Minimally invasive robotic heart surgery

Mitral valve disease, the most common heart valve abnormality, impacts 5% to 10% of the U.S. population.

This disease makes it harder for the heart to pump blood effectively, and can lead to heart failure and

IF YOU have suffered from obesity for more than 10 years and are a middle-aged or older adult, then it is highly likely that you have developed some complications that can occur with chronic obesity. Stock photo

Health consequences of obesity

Cardiologist are leading the charge on how to best address obesity health issues.

If you have suffered from obesity for more than 10 years and are a middle-aged or older adult, then it is highly likely that you have developed some complications that can occur with chronic obesity.

If someone suffering from this issue combines a lack of exercise, an unhealthy diet, smoking and other unhealthy lifestyle choices, the likelihood of developing a serious complication that will shorten their lifespan and decrease their quality of life.

Some of the most common complications of chronic obesity include, but are not limited to the following:

• Heart Attack

• Stroke

• Heart Failure

• Hypertension

• High Cholesterol

Other consequences such as diabetes can also lead to multiple other problems not related to obesity such as kidney failure and poor circulation.

Circulation issues, especially in the lower extremities, can lead to pain with walking, painful and sometimes non-healing ulcers, venous insufficiency and, in extreme cases, can lead to lower extremity amputations.

If this situation sounds familiar, consider a comprehensive obesity program. This approach will help with weight loss and assist in identifying other complications.

With the patient’s input, this program will develop a plan to address and prevent any and all compli-

cations including heart attack prevention, control of hypertension, high cholesterol and diabetes, etc.

Due to the fact that the most common complications from this condition are cardiovascular, a cardiologist-led group is in the best position to address obesity issues and the associated complications and design programs to course-correct the patient.

Renowned cardiologist Dr. Chavira has developed a supervised and comprehensive approach that many patients in the area have benefited greatly from.

His program addresses the complications of obesity including cardiovascular issues, hypertension and diabetes, and is able to improve overall health, weight loss and quality of life. Contact Dr. Chavira for a FREE consultation and learn about his revolu-

cardiac arrest.

Dr. Limmer is one of the few cardiothoracic surgeons in San Diego performing minimally invasive, robotic-assisted mitral valve repair. He has seen the immense benefits of these procedures and is passionate about expanding minimally invasive options for patients.

“Heart surgery has contributed to improved patient outcomes and less pain, and it allows patients to return to activities quickly. With this technology, we can offer our patients all the advantages of open-heart surgery without opening the chest.”

In addition to minimally invasive procedures, Sharp Memorial offers many treatment options for cardiac diseases, including:

• Left atrial appendage closure devices (Watchman™ and Amulet™)

• Catheter ablation

• Left ventricular assist devices (LVADs)

• Heart transplant

• Pacemakers

• Cardiovascular rehabilitation

• Clinical trials

Join a free webinar on Tuesday, Feb. 25, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. to learn more about heart valve disease from cardiovascular doctors at Sharp HealthCare. They will discuss heart valve disease symptoms, diagnosis and advanced treatment options, including minimally invasive valve repair and replacement procedures.

Learn more at sharp. com/valve

Local philanthropy grants $8.25M for cancer research

By City News Service REGION

— The San Diego-based philanthropic organization Curebound ended 2024 by awarding 17 grants totaling $8.25 million to local institutions and scientists working on cancer research, officials announced last month.

The research teams are working on 15 types of cancer and include personnel at UC San Diego, Family Health Centers of San Diego, Rady Children's Hospital, the Salk Institute, San Diego State University, Scripps Health, Sanford Burnham Prebys and the La Jolla Institute for Immunology.

Curebound has targeted grants, awarding $500,000 to research projects close to clinical stages, and discovery grants, awarding up to $250,000 for more experimental studies requiring additional organizational collaboration.

tionary program to healthy weight loss. CALL 760510-1808

Dr. Chavira medical center is conveniently located at 334 via Vera Cruz #257, San Marcos, CA.

Dr. Anna Khachatrian Kulidjian of Scripps Health is part of a team conducting research on metastatic prostate cancer.

Curebound also awarded four Catalyst Grants and four Equity Grants of $250,000 each in 2024. The organization has awarded more than $43 million for cancer research since 2013 through 142 study grants looking for cures to cancer.

To apply for Curebound funding, visitcurebound.org/what-we-do. To donate, visit curebound. org/get-involved.

“Passionate people working together can make cures possible, and cures are miracles,” she said. “We are here to make miracles.”

DR. KARL LIMMER is a cardiothoracic surgeon at Sharp Memorial Hospital in San Diego. Courtesy photo

FEB. 7

EVENTS CALENDAR

CINEMA CLUB FRIDAY

Join us for Film Fridays. This week’s showing is the documentary “Summer of Soul,” exploring the legacy of the six-week 1969 Harlem Cultural Festival. Important note: While the Schulman Auditorium is under renovation, the films will be moving to the Gowland Meeting Room. Free, 4-6 p.m. at Gowland Meeting Room, Carlsbad City Library, 1775 Dove Ln, Carlsbad.

VISTA GARDEN CLUB

The February Vista Garden Club meeting will discuss vermicomposting. Heather Holland, president of the San Diego Master Gardener Association and Solana Center master composter will be the speaker. Free, 12 p.m. at Gloria McClellan Vista Senior Center, 1400 Vale Terrace Dr, Vista.

‘LOVE, LINDA’

Starring Sandra Ochoa Rice, this one-woman musical offers a captivating glimpse into the fascinating life of Linda Lee Thomas, the wife and muse of the legendary Cole Porter. $30-$35, Feb. 7-25 at New Village Arts Theatre, 2787 State St, Carlsbad.

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.

GUNHILD CARLING

Get ready for a night of jazz brilliance. Join the sensational Swedish jazz musician and multi-instrumentalist Gunhild Carling live, blending swing, charm and virtuosity. $35-$100, 7-10 p.m. Feb. 7 at The Bornemann Theatre on TERI Campus of Life, 555 Deer Springs Rd, San Marcos.

FREDRIC HOPE ART EXHIBIT

The William D. Cannon Gallery is honored to present over sixty paintings and drawings by artist Fredric Hope. Free, 12-5 p.m. Feb. 7 to June 28 at William D. Cannon Art Gallery, 1775 Dove Ln, Carlsbad.

FEB. 8

LAGOON PRESENTATION

Botanist and herpetologist Vince Scheidt will present his work with San Diego County reptiles and amphibians at the Batiquitos Lagoon Nature Center. Free, 10 a.m. at Batiquitos Nature Center, 7380 Gabbiano Ln, Carlsbad.

FREE SKATE LESSONS

Free skateboarding instruction for girls ages 4-16. Free, 3-5 p.m. Feb. 8 at

California Training Facility, 1410 Vantage Ct, Vista.

LOVE BIRDS PAINT AND SIP

Enjoy a relaxing paint and sip event for your Valentine’s month at Cheval Winery. $45, 3-6 p.m. Feb. 8 at Cheval Winery, 2919 Hill Valley Dr, Escondido.

RESOURCE EXPO

The Encinitas Chamber of Commerce’s Community Resource Expo is a marketplace where members of the community can meet exhibitors from local businesses in industries such as estate planning, finance, fitness, senior services and more. Free, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Feb. 8 at Encinitas Community Center, 1140 Oakcrest Park Dr, Encinitas.

BLACK HISTORY NIGHT

More than a game. Experience San Diego Clippers Black History as we celebrate Black culture with dance performances, pregame networking and community activations— all alongside an exciting matchup against the South Bay Lakers. $14-$217, 7 p.m. at Frontwave Arena, 3475 Hero Dr, Oceanside.

MAKE COZY CANDLES

This 2-hour afternoon session is led by Instructor Deb and Liz who will show you how to make a holiday-themed 8-ounce soy wax candle and equip you with all the basic candle-making skills. $39, 3-5 p.m. Jan. 24 at Grafted Cellars, 2379 La Mirada Dr, Vista.

SAN DIEGO BAROQUE

San Diego Baroque is a collaborative ensemble made up some of the area’s finest early music specialists. The concert also includes soprano soloist Andrea Zomorodian. Free, 12:30-1:30 p.m. Feb. 8 at King of Kings Lutheran Church, 2993 MacDonald St, Oceanside.

2025 JUNIOR KOOK RUN

The kids will get their

own day to run at the 4th annual Junior Kook Run. $14.56, 10 a.m. on Feb. 8 at Magdalena Ecke Family YMCA, 200 Saxony Rd, Encinitas.

RESONANCE VOCAL

The Museum of Making Music is thrilled to introduce Resonance Vocal Ensemble, an exciting new choir program designed for adult singers (ages 21+) with some vocal experience. $150, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Museum of Making Music, 5790 Armada Dr, Carlsbad.

HEART TO ART SHOW

The “Heart To Art” open show, celebrating the “Love of Art,” is open to San Dieguito Art Guild members and non-members. A cash award will be given for Best of Show. Free, 2-5 p.m. Feb. 8 at North Coastal Art Gallery, 300 Carlsbad Village Dr, Carlsbad.

MYRON MCKINLEY

Experience Myron McKinley’s fusion of jazz, soul and global rhythms, redefining the sound of today and tomorrow. $35-$65, 8-10:30 p.m. at The Bornemann Theatre on TERI Campus of Life, 555 Deer Springs Rd, San Marcos.

THREADS OF TIME

Threads of Time, an exhibit by Robin North, interweaves family history with the history of cotton. Free, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Feb. 8 at The Photographer’s Eye Gallery, 326 E Grand Ave, Escondido

BOOK CRAWL

Join the Friends of the Library at Solana Beach, Cardiff, Encinitas and Rancho Santa Fe for the 2nd annual Coast and Ranch Book Crawl. Participating book stores are Title Wave Bookstore, Cardiff Book Nook, Friends of the Encinitas Library Bookstore and RSF Book Cellar. All proceeds go to support local libraries. Free, Feb. 8-15 at Encinitas Library, 540 Cornish Dr, Encinitas.

$83.26, 7 a.m. at The Encinitas Sign, 480 S Coast Hwy 101, Encinitas.

FEB. 10

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.

STUDIO ARTS WORKSHOPS

Join us for Studio Arts Workshops where Oceanside Museum of Art transforms into an artist’s studio, offering skill-building workshops led by professor and arts educator Robin Douglas. $70-$100, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Feb. 10 at Oceanside Museum of Art , 704 Pier View Way, Oceanside.

where you and your partner can create a beautiful masterpiece together. $45, 4-7 p.m. Feb. 13 at Amalfi Enoteca Italiana, 1556 Camino del Arroyo, San Marcos.

SOLANA BEACH GAMES DAY

Solana Beach’s monthly Games Day returns in partnership with Solana Beach Community Connections and Let’s Play a Game Foundation. Free, 12-2 p.m. Feb. 13 at La Colonia Community Park, 715 Valley Ave, Solana Beach.

SUCCULENT HEART

Create your own unique tabletop succulent heart, followed by a romantic walk around the Garden. $50 for members, $65 for non-members, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Feb. 13 at San Diego Botanical Gardens, 300 Quail Gardens Dr, Encinitas.

WILDLIFE TOUR

Join us for a guided wildlife tour through the San Elijo Lagoon trails. Free, 9-11 a.m. Feb. 8 at San Elijo Lagoon Nature Center, 2710 Manchester Ave, Cardiff by the Sea.

IMPROVISED COMEDY

North County Improv Squad makes its highly anticipated appearance. $20, 7:30-9 p.m. Feb. 8 at The Brooks Theatre, 217 N Coast Hwy, Oceanside.

SOUPER BOWL SUNDAY

The Village Church will collect canned food donations to be distributed throughout the region by community partners the following day on Super Bowl Sunday. Free, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Feb. 8 at Village Church, 6225 Paseo Delicias, Rancho Santa Fe.

FEB. 9

PUBLIC FARM TOUR

This tour offers a behind-the-scenes glimpse of our production methods as you enjoy a gentle walk through of our ever-evolving and diverse gardens, program spaces, chickens, compost operations. $20, 9:3011 a.m. Feb. 9 at Coastal Roots Farm, 441 Saxony Rd, Encinitas.

PAINT AND SIP

Join us for a delightful Valentine-themed brunch at Fresh Cafe in Escondido. $45, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Feb. 9 at Fresh Cafe, 258 E 2nd Ave, Escondido.

BEING HAWAIIAN

Join us for an enriching evening celebrating the experiences of Native Hawaiians living in diaspora. Free, 2-5 p.m. Feb. 9 at Sunshine Brooks Theater, 217 N Coast Hwy, Oceanside.

2025 KOOK RUN

Thousands of costumed runners jumpstart Super Bowl Sunday morning with a 5K and 10K cruise along Coast Highway 101 at this year’s Kook Run. $59.83-

FEB. 11

EL CAMINO QUILTERS

El Camino Quilters Guilds welcomes Yvonne Phenicie as its February guest speaker. She is a certified teacher for Sew Kind of Wonderful, the maker of the Quick Curve Ruler. Free, 9:30 a.m. at El Corazon Senior Center, 3302 Senior Center Dr, Oceanside.

GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY

North County Genealogical Society hosts Jennifer Anklesaria, who will discuss how maps answer genealogical questions. Free. 10 a.m. at Faraday Center, Faraday Ave, Carlsbad.

FEB. 12

‘THE ALIEN PAINTING’

Two years after the first live painting residency at Oceanside Museum of Art, Robert Xavier Burden returns to unveil his completed work, “The Alien Painting,” during a special pop-up exhibition. $10, Feb. 12-23 at Oceanside Museum of Art, 704 Pier View Way, Oceanside.

GALENTINE’S CABARET

Celebrate Galentine’s Day with a sizzling cabaret and burlesque show in North County San Diego! Join our all-female troupe with special guest artists for a night of glamour, laughter, and empowerment. $35$125, 7:30 p.m. at Patio Playhouse, 201 E Grand Ave, Escondido.

VOLUNTEER RESTORATION

Join one of our many habitat restoration projects at the San Elijo Lagoon. Free, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Feb. 12 at San Elijo Lagoon Nature Center, 2710 Manchester Ave, Cardiff by the Sea.

FEB. 13

PAINT AND SIP NIGHT

Join us for a fun Valentine-themed Paint and Sip Night at Amalfi Enoteca,

SILVERGATE PANEL

Silvergate San Marcos hosts a moderated resident panel discussion for local seniors curious about the realities and benefits of retirement community living. Free, 2:30 p.m. at Silvergate San Marcos, 1560 Security Pl, San Marcos.

HEARTS OF BLACK & BLUE

Skip the traditional Valentine’s Day and join us at the Sunshine Brooks Theater for Hearts of Black & Blue. Featuring live music from Coupe Dvlle, The Doll & Co, Chunky Hustle Brass, Rey Wolf, and DJ Tah Rei, with free fried chicken and champagn. $20-$50, 7-10 p.m. Feb. 13 at Sunshine Brooks Theater, 217 N Coast Hwy, Oceanside.

FEB. 14

DOLLY PARTON VALENTINE

A tribute of Dolly’s hits from the 60’s to today with Nena Anderson, Brawley, and special guests, benefiting the Keep A Breast Foundation. Free-$37, 8:30 p.m. at Belly Up, 160 S Cedros Ave, Solana Beach.

CINEMA CLUB FRIDAY

This week’s showing is the drama “Fences,” the adaptation of the Pulitzer Prize-winning play about a black garbage collector in 1950s Pittsburgh. Free, 4-6 p.m. at Gowland Meeting Room, Carlsbad City Library, 1775 Dove Ln, Carlsbad.

CANDLELIT CONSERVATORY

This Valentine’s Day, join us for an enchanting evening of intimate live music, complimentary drinks, and celebration. Immerse yourself in the romantic beauty of our Conservatory while swaying to the soulful sounds of local musician Marelle. $95/couple with membership, $105 per couple w/o membership. 5:307 p.m. and 7:30-9 p.m. Feb. 14 at San Diego Botanical Gardens, 300 Quail Gardens Dr, Encinitas.

SWEDISH JAZZ musician and multi-instrumentalist Gunhild Carling performs Feb. 7 at The Bornemann Theater at the TERI Campus of Life in San Marcos. Courtesy photo

complaint filed by another Europa Street homeowner, James Gates, who sued the city in September 2023 for years of flood-related damages.

“We want the city to make some changes,” O’Brien told The Coast News. “We want them to stop sending water from the east side of PCH through the sluice gate. All the experts agree it should be closed. Beyond the sluice gate, a larger, permanent fix is needed. The main drain is too narrow, that’s part of the problem.

“Right now, water is being pumped over the bluff using rented, portable gas-powered pumps. It’s a jerry-rigged system, it doesn’t work, it’s endangering the property there and we want a permanent fix.”

O’Brien estimated each plaintiff’s damages to be at least seven figures but did not elaborate. He also believes all three cases will eventually be consolidated.

Like Gates’ case, the Calver and Gardner lawsuits highlight the history of severe flooding in Leucadia and the city’s longstanding drainage issues, alleging that city officials ignored known flooding risks, exacerbating property losses.

In 2003, the city installed a 24-inch drainage pipe as part of the Leucadia Drainage Project. However, engineering studies indicated that a 9-foot pipe was needed to handle more sig-

nificant storms.

City-commissioned hydrology studies in 2003 and ‘05 by Rick Engineering found that the existing drainage infrastructure was overwhelmed during storms, and reports from engineers and a San Diego County Grand Jury in 2012 confirmed that flooding remained a persistent issue.

In 2022, another study by Q3 Consulting reiterated that the sluice gate at North Vulcan Avenue should be closed during storms to prevent overflow into low-lying residential areas.

Despite these warnings, the city has allegedly left the sluice gate open, allowing stormwater to surge into neighborhoods west of Coast Highway 101, transforming Leucadia Roadside Park and the adjacent

Europa Street alleyway into a brackish stormwater lagoon.

As a solution, the city has deployed portable gas-powered pumps during significant rainstorms to redirect floodwaters away from residential properties and over the nearby seaside bluffs.

However, on multiple occasions, including Jan. 1, 2023, and Jan. 22, 2024, the pumps either failed or were not activated, leading to substantial flooding of the Gardner and Calver properties, the lawsuits claim.

Additionally, environmental advocates, including the Surfrider Foundation, have criticized the city’s pumping of untreated stormwater onto Beacon’s Beach, arguing that it contributes to ocean pollution and coastal erosion.

The complaints assert inverse condemnation (when a government agency damages private property while providing public services) and have claimed the city’s negligence and inaction over the years have created a dangerous condition of public property, which has caused a nuisance by subjecting residents to recurring flooding.

According to the complaints, floodwaters have repeatedly swamped their homes, causing damage to vehicles, valuable artwork and books, new furniture,

musical equipment, clothes and other personal items.

The Calvers have also lost rental income and costs to reconfigure their driveway to mitigate future flooding.

While the city has not publicly responded to the lawsuit, local elected officials have acknowledged Leucadia’s longstanding drainage issues and taken steps toward infrastructure improvements.

In early 2024, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development awarded Encinitas $4 million for stormwater system upgrades, including installing a new 60-inch pipe underneath the highway to help reduce the intensity and frequency of flooding in northern Leucadia.

The grant, however, only covered a portion of the cost. In June 2024, the City Council reappropriated over $3 million from other improvement projects to complete the drainage upgrades.

The work also consists of installing a series of reinforced concrete storm drain pipes underneath the highway for additional storage capacity; catch basins and curb inlets along the roadway and at Leucadia Roadside Park; and “green street” or biofiltration elements to help filter runoff and improve water quality, according to city documents.

The Calvers and Gardner seek compensatory damages, attorney fees and other relief. A court date has not yet been set in either case.

RAIN, WIND, AND FIRE...

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Family owned and operated and having been in business for over 30 years, Chimney Sweeps Inc. is a fully licensed and insured chimney contracting company (License #976438) and they are certified with the National Fireplace Institute and have an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau.

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.

SEVERAL HOMES, businesses and vehicles in the Europa Street alleyway were inundated with stormwater during a winter deluge last year in Leucadia. For years, residents in the neighborhood have endured flooding due to the city’s alleged mismanagement of its drainage infrastructure, prompting multiple lawsuits over the last year. Photo by Jordan P. Ingram

LEUCADIA HOMEOWNERS Thaddeus Gardner, left, and James Gates have filed flood-related lawsuits. Photo by Jordan P. Ingram

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DHow to design solid collateral ask mr. marketing

aily, it seems, someone’s telling me they do all their marketing online. Print media, business cards, brochures, and the like have faded from marketing plans intent on ignoring these communications vehicles’ importance and proven historical success.

Such thinking is shortsighted, ignoring the significance of a holistic approach. Initially, every tool must be an option, only getting cut if it won’t meet objectives, audiences, budgets or timelines.

Attention-grabbing collateral comes from using proper fonts, layout, type size, images, captions, paper, and color.

Your content’s objective is simple: MAKE THE SALE! Use short, powerful active verbs; avoid passive voice; don’t get too fancy; and keep sentences brief.

For headlines, you’ll attract attention by:

• Using larger type

• Utilizing complementary (albeit different) fonts from the body copy

• Trying a splash of color

• Incorporating action verbs and perhaps some humor Want more effect? Use subheads to break the copy into chunks. They’ll expand your points, provide structure and visual relief, and draw out the items you want to focus on.

Also, subheads can be tricky, so use color, size, or reversed type; put lines above and below to make it noticeable; and never place them at the end of a page or column.

Communicate your

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message using graphics, and don’t fear white space… within reason. Remember that imagery informs and creates atmosphere. Photos set the moods and manipulate emotions, while charts tell complicated stories quickly.

I’ll also confess I’m an avowed stick figure guy rather than a designer. I’ll rough out ideas, then ask an expert to make it look pretty.This lets me focus on what I do best, ensuring the finished product looks professional and delivers the desired results.

This is why I’d encourage you also to hire a professional graphics designer to create your materials so you can do what you do best.

Not convinced? Do you want to design your sales materials to avoid having to pay someone else? Are you thinking you can just use Canva or another design app?

Just recognize you’re spending valuable time on something you’re probably not good at. You’ll risk not meeting your sales goals, missing family time, or having your stuff look like everyone else’s.

And if you do it yourself, be sure to return next week for 20 design blunders that scream “Amateur!”

With that said, I wish you a week of profitable marketing.

County gas prices rise

By City News Service

REGION — The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in San Diego County rose 2.2 cents Wednesday to $4.592, a day after rising 1.7 cents.

The average price is 6 cents more than one week ago and 7.7 cents higher than month ago but 10 cents less than one year ago, according to figures

from the AAA and Oil Price Information Service. It has dropped $1.843 since rising to a record $6.435 on Oct. 5, 2022.

The national average price rose 1.8 cents to $3.125, a day after it rose nine-tenths of a cent.

It is a half-cent more than one week ago, 6.4 cents more than a month ago but 2.3 cents less than a year ago.

Odd Files

Good to Have a Hobby

In 2023, friends Boone Hogg and Logan Jugler found a nice stick on the side of a trail in Utah -- it had “some excellent grain on it” and a “nice grip,” they said. They liked it so much, they shared a review of it with their friends, National Public Radio reported on Jan. 23.

Two years later, Stick Nation has about 3 million Instagram followers from all over the world who post pictures and reviews of their favorite sticks. Some are “modded,” or altered by humans; others are “natty,” left in their natural state.

One poster from Antarctica wondered: “There are no sticks here. ... I found an ice stick. Does this count?” Stick Nation allowed the submission. “This is an

Antarctica stick,” Jugler decreed. [NPR, 1/23/2025]

Nope

In November, high above Riedering, Germany, Friedi Kuhne and Lukas Irmler walked across a slackline strung between two hot-air balloons flying at more than 8,000 feet, United Press International reported.

The two were awarded the Guinness World Record for highest slackline walk on Jan. 27. Irmler went first, calling the successful walk “a glorious moment.” Kuhne admitted, “Watching Lukas struggle on the slackline was also very intimidating for me,” noting that the balloons went up and down while they were mid-walk.

“At one point we were walking kind of downhill -the next minute uphill. The tension of the line was going up and down.” He celebrated by parachuting off the line. [UPI, 1/28/2025]

It’s a Mystery

The Los Angeles Times reported on Jan. 27 that po -

home if they came inside. Immigrant rights

lice were called to a property along the Los Angeles River where Google Earth images had captured multiple HELP signs scratched into the dirt.

The land is owned by the Union Pacific Railroad, and it turns out the satellite images were captured in 2023.

But a KTLA-TV news helicopter flew over the property on Jan. 27 and saw that the words were still there. Jill Micek, a spokesperson for Union Pacific, said the railroad is aware of a man who has trespassed on the company’s property repeatedly and who is responsible for the alarming messages.

building its cadet and EMT programs.

Regarding business, Vista saw the addition of significant new companies in recent months, including Trader Joe’s at North County Square and home goods/gift store Daiso at Pavilion Shopping Center.

Vista Chamber of Commerce CEO Rachel Beld said the chamber continues to focus on supporting local businesses, growing workforce and internship programs in collaboration with local educational institutions, and organizing events to celebrate the city’s diversity.

Beld highlighted the inaugural Fiestas Patrias event in September that the Latino Business Outreach Committee spearheaded. The event was a great success, Beld said, and the chamber plans to grow the committee in the coming year.

“As we step into the new year, the Vista Chamber of Commerce is more energized than ever to continue supporting our members in the community,” Beld said. “The chamber will expand its advocacy efforts, helping our businesses navigate challenges such as rising costs and workforce shortages, while providing resources to help them thrive.”

ment on Jan. 30. While the city of Escondido has seen multiple arrests in the community, the district said schools are not being impacted at this time.

“Given the activity of recent immigration enforcement in our community, we are aware of several rumors and fears about ICE targeting schools. We want to confirm that this is not the case. There have been no confirmed cases of immigration attempting to be on our campuses in Escondido or anywhere in San Diego County,” Superintendent Luis Rankins-Ibarra said in a statement.

One Escondido family’s experience with immigration officials has caught wide attention online. In a video recorded and shared by a young woman, she can be seen reciting her rights to around half a dozen immigration officials outside her door and declining to speak with them. When officers presented a warrant, she stated she did not have to let them in as a judge had not signed it.

The woman told NBC 7 that the officers, who arrived in unmarked vehicles, said they were seeking her uncle but that they would take everybody into the

In the face of fear and confusion, immigrant rights organizations, law offices and some elected officials are working to inform community members of their rights so they can protect themselves wherever possible.

Under California Senate Bill 54, local law enforcement resources cannot be used for immigration enforcement, with very limited exceptions. This means police cannot ask individuals about their immigration status or participate in operations where the purpose is immigration enforcement.

The San Diego Sheriff’s Office reiterated that they are not involved with immigration enforcement, as prohibited by SB54, and said they could not provide any information on local raids or arrests.

“Per state law, we do not vet with ICE, DHS, or HSI, and therefore are unaware of any immigration enforcement operations in SDSO jurisdiction,” sheriff’s spokesperson Kimberly King said.

However, Sheriff Kelly Martinez has stated publicly that her department will not follow a policy passed by the San Diego County Board of Supervisors in De-

While she stressed that no one is in danger, the conspiracy theory community lit up with tales of underground tunnels: “The truth is in the tunnels,” one wrote on X. But LAPD is also familiar with the individual who frequents the area, and they said he “has refused housing or a mental health evaluation. He has been at the location for a few years.” [LA Times, 1/27/2025]

cember that further limits law enforcement’s ability to cooperate with ICE beyond what is outlined in SB54.

The policy expressly prohibits the Sheriff’s Office from collaborating with ICE when it comes to nonviolent crimes or civil enforcement matters and requires the department to obtain authorization from a federal judge before transferring an inmate into ICE custody.

Martinez told news outlets the department is subject to state law, not policies from the Board of Supervisors, and said they will continue to allow ICE to interview consenting individuals in their custody and inform ICE of upcoming release dates for individuals facing certain criminal charges.

The San Diego Immigrant Rights Consortium criticized Martinez’s response, claiming it violates state law.

According to a news announcement on the City of Escondido’s website, Homeland Security Investigations contacted the Escondido Police Department to inform them that federal agents were conducting an enforcement operation in the San Diego region aligned with President Donald Trump’s crackdown on illegal immigration and mass deportation plans.

Weird in the Wild In rural Willows, Australia, a man in his 50s suffered serious injuries on Jan. 29 when a “massive” kangaroo attacked him as he walked from his house to his car, The Guardian reported. Fortunately, a neighbor witnessed the attack and was able to call for help. Rick Underhill of the Willows Rural Fire Brigade said the man encountered two kangaroos, one male and one female, and the female ran off before the “other bastard turned around and attacked him.” He said the male roo was about 6 1/2 feet tall and probably weighed 220 pounds. Underhill warned community members to stay at home. “A lot of elderly people live in this little community, and they like to go and walk their dogs in the morning,” he said. “And that’s just asking for trouble.” [Guardian, 1/30/2025]

EPD, like the Sheriff’s Office, is also required to follow SB 54.

“There have been multiple reports of (ICE) and Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) agents making contact with people and locations in the Escondido area,” EPD’s statement reads. “The City acknowledges the complexity of this issue and will continue to monitor the situation, keeping the safety of Escondido residents as a top priority.”

In cities across San Diego County and Southern California, protestors have responded to the increased presence of ICE by taking to the streets, often waving Mexican flags and signs with pro-immigration messages to push back against Trump’s mass deportation orders.

In Escondido, a large crowd gathered for such a demonstration at the corner of Washington Avenue and Escondido Boulevard on Jan. 29.

During the protest, an illegal street takeover occurred nearby. Drivers began performing donuts and burnouts on the street and in the parking lot near the demonstration, police said.

Another large demonstration broke out on Feb. 2 in front of the Escondido Police Department Headquarters.

FIREFIGHTERS WITH the Miramar Fire Department battle a brush fire on Jan. 13 that erupted just south of the runway on the airfield at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar in San Diego. Fire personnel successully extinguished the brush fire, containing the blaze’s spread to 12 acres.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jackson Rush

LEGALS LEGALS LEGALS LEGALS

CITY OF ENCINITAS DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT

LEGAL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION

PLACE OF MEETING: Council Chambers, Civic Center 505 South Vulcan Avenue Encinitas, CA 92024

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

It is hereby given that a Public Hearing will be held on Thursday, the 20th day of February 2025, at 6 p.m., or as soon as possible thereafter, by the Encinitas Planning Commission to discuss the following hearing item of the City of Encinitas:

1. PROJECT NAME: Kim Variance; CASE NUMBER: MULTI-004606-2021, VRNC-004607-2021, and CDP-004608-2021; FILING DATE: June 1, 2021; APPLICANT: John Kim; LOCATION: 1472 Neptune Avenue (APN: 254-04020); ZONING/OVERLAY: Residential 11 (R-11) Zone/Ecological Resource/ Open Space/Park (ER/OS/PK), Coastal Blu , and Special Study Overlay Zones, and the California Coastal Commission’s Appeal Jurisdiction of the Coastal Zone;

DESCRIPTION: Public hearing to consider a variance to legalize a 25-square foot addition within the front yard setback and coastal development permit for all onsite as-built interior and exterior improvements, including, a garage addition, entry addition, removal of all structures within ve feet of the blu edge, and a mid-blu wall.; ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS: The project is exempt from environmental review pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15301(a) which exempts interior or exterior alterations involving such things as interior partitions, plumbing, and electrical conveyances. The project proposes the improvement of an existing single-family residence and maintains the same development footprint. The proposed residential renovation meets this exemption. The project does not qualify as one of the exceptions prescribed under Section 15300.2 of the CEQA Guidelines and no historic resources are a ected by the proposed project.

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

2. PROJECT NAME: Ernie’s Deli and Wine Bar Alcohol License; CASE NUMBER: MULTI-007424-2024; USE-007465-2024; CDPNF-007464-2024; FILING

DATE: August 6, 2024; APPLICANT: Ernie’s Restaurant Group LLC; LOCATION: 114 N. El Camino Real (APN: 259-121-34); PROJECT DESCRIPTION: A public hearing to consider a minor use permit and coastal development permit for an ABC Type 41 on-sale beer and wine license and parking study for an expanded outdoor area of 70 square feet for a restaurant known as Ernie’s Deli and Wine Bar; ZONING/OVERLAY: General Commercial (GC) Zone and the Coastal Zone Overlay; ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS: The project has been determined to be exempt from environmental review pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15301 (Existing Facilities) which exempts the operation, repair, maintenance, permitting, licensing of private structures which would include the licensing for alcohol service for a proposed restaurant. 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: Kaipo Eager-Kaninau, Assistant Planner: (760) 633-2717 or kkaninau@encinitasca.gov

An appeal of the Planning Commission determination, accompanied by the appropriate ling fee, may be led by 5 p.m. on the 10th calendar day following the date of the Commission’s determination. Appeals will be considered by the City Council pursuant to Chapter 1.12 of the Municipal Code. Any 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 issuance of a regular Coastal Development Permit. The action of the City Council, for Item 1, on an appeal may be appealed to the California Coastal Commission. The action of the City Council, for Item 2, on an appeal may not be appealed to the California Coastal Commission.

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

For further information, or to review the application prior to the hearing, please contact sta or contact the Development Services Department, 505 South Vulcan Avenue, Encinitas, CA 92024 at (760) 633-2710 or by email at planning@encinitasca.gov 02/07/2025 CN 30092

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gjackson@san-marcos.net. The City of San Marcos is committed to making its programs, services and activities accessible to individuals with disabilities.

If you require accommodation to participate in this public hearing or any other City program, service, or activity, please contact the City Clerk’s o ce at 1 Civic Center Drive, San Marcos, CA 92069, or call (760) 744-1050, extension 3186. Phil Scollick, City Clerk, City of San Marcos. PD: 02/07/2025. 02/07/2025 CN 30067

CITY OF SAN MARCOS REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (PW RFP 25-02) PUMP & WELL

MAINTENANCE 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 Monday, February 24, 2025

PRE-PROPOSAL MEETING – None.

WORK DESCRIPTION

The work consists of pump and well maintenance 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

CITY OF ENCINITAS

DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT

LEGAL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BY THE CITY COUNCIL

PLACE OF MEETING: Council Chambers, Civic Center 505 South Vulcan Avenue Encinitas, CA 92024

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

It is hereby given that a Public Hearing will be held on Wednesday, the 19th day February 2025, at 6 p.m., or as soon as possible thereafter, by the Encinitas City Council to discuss the following hearing item of the City of Encinitas:

PROJECT NAME: San Elijo Residences; CASE NUMBER: APPEAL-007775-2025; FILING DATE: December 13, 2024; APPLICANT: Lisa V. Uhrhammer authorized representative of CONSTANDE FRANCES V LIVING TRUST 06-08-92; APPELLANT: Michael Seskin; LOCATION: San Elijo Avenue, (APN: 260-621-04); PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Public Hearing to consider an appeal of Planning Commission approval of a design review (DR) and coastal development permit (CDP) for the construction of detached two-family dwellings and two accessory dwelling units. ZONING/OVERLAY: Residential 11 (R11) zone, and Coastal Zone and Special Study overlays; ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS: The project has been determined to be exempt from environmental review pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) guidelines Section 15332 (In ll Development Projects), Class 32 which exempts projects consistent with the applicable general plan designation, all applicable policies, and all applicable zoning designations and regulations; development that occurs within city limits on a project site no more than ve acres surrounded by urban uses; the site has no value, as habitat for endangered, rare or threatened species; does not result in signi cant e ects related to vehicle miles traveled, noise, air quality or water quality; and is adequately served by all required utilities and public services. The project site meets these criteria.

STAFF CONTACT: Christina M. Bustamante, Senior Planner, AICP, 760-943-2207, cbustamante@encinitasca.gov

This appeal will be considered by the City Council pursuant to Chapter 1.12 of the Municipal Code. Any person who wishes to submit a written position with arguments, documents, exhibits, letters, photos, charts, diagrams, videos, etc., addressing the challenged determination MUST submit these to the City Clerk by 5:00 P.M. on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, seven calendar days prior to the public hearing. No new information will be considered by the City Council after this deadline. Upon ling with the City Clerk, those items will be available to the public. Any questions, please contact the City Clerk at (760) 633-2601.

The above item is located within the Coastal Zone and requires issuance of a regular Coastal Development Permit. The action of the City Council may be appealed to the California Coastal Commission.

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

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

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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.

CONTRACTORS LICENSE:

The Contractor shall possess at the time the contract is awarded, the following licenses: California Contractor/Subcontractor Licenses Class A, C10, C57 & C-61/D21 (all are 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.

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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No. 23-01713-FSCA Title No. 230392538-CAVO1 A.P.N. 165-113-34-11 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 09/18/2020. 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: Jigendra N Maharaj, an unmarried man Duly Appointed Trustee: National Default Servicing Corporation Recorded 09/23/2020 as Instrument No. 2020-0563849 (or Book, Page) of the O cial Records of San Diego County, California.

Dale of Sale: : 04/04/2025 at 9:00 AM Place of Sale: Entrance of the East County Regional Center, East County Regional Center, 250 E. Main Street, El Cajon, CA 92020 Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $264,058.69 Street Address or other common designation of real property: 2355 Rancho Del Oro Rd Unit 51, Oceanside, CA 92056-1750 A.P.N.: 165113-34-11 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 800-280-2832 or visit this internet website www. ndscorp.com/sales, using the le number assigned to this case 23-01713-FS-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 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 23-01713-FS-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: 01/24/2025 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 800-280-2832; Sales Website: www.ndscorp. com Connie Hernandez, Trustee Sales Representative A-4833586 01/31/2025, 02/07/2025, 02/14/2025 CN 30031

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE

T.S .No. 23-01603-LD-CA Title No. 230369286-CA-VOI A.P.N. 158-732-06-00 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 10/20/2021. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. 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 5 102 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: Arnold W. Crowell and Nataisha N. Crowell, husband and wife as joint tenants Duly Appointed Trustee: National Default Servicing Corporation Recorded 10/29/2021 as Instrument No. 2021-0756406 (or Book, Page) of the O cial Records of San Diego County. California. Date of Sale:: 03/26/2025 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: $697,828.54 Street Address or other common designation of real property: 4354 Vista Verde Way, Oceanside, CA 92057 A.P.N.: 158-732-0600 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

CITY OF ENCINITAS DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT

LEGAL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION 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 DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT AT (760) 633-2710 AT LEAST 72 HOURS PRIOR TO THE MEETING. PARA ASISTENCIA EN ESPAÑOL, POR FAVOR LLAME AL (760) 943- 2150.

It is hereby given that a Public Hearing will be held on Thursday, the 20th day of February 2025, at 6 p.m., or as soon as possible thereafter, by the Encinitas Planning Commission to discuss the following hearing item of the City of Encinitas:

CASE NUMBER: PLCY-006321-2023; APPLICANT: City of Encinitas; LOCATION: Citywide; PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Public hearing to consider a recommendation to the City Council for a Municipal Code Amendment for the adoption of a Mature Tree Ordinance. The Mature Tree Ordinance establishes objective standards to preserve and regulate mature trees as de ned in the Ordinance; ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS: Pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, the project is exempt pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3). Section 15061(b)(3) exempts activities covered under the general rule that CEQA applies only to projects where it can be seen with certainty that the project has no possibility for causing a signi cant e ect on the environment.

STAFF CONTACT: Evan Jedynak, Senior Mobility Planner: (760) 633-2686 or ejedynak@ encinitasca.gov

The Planning Commission will be making a recommendation on the item to the City Council. The City Council will consider the item at a separately noticed public hearing. Under California Government Code Section 65009, if you challenge the nature of the proposed action in court, you may be limited to raising only the issues you or someone else raised regarding the matter described in this notice or written correspondence delivered to the City at or before the time and date of the determination.

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

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be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned o may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying o all liens senior to the lien being auctioned o , before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s o ce or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, bene ciary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 714-730-2727 or visit this internet website www. ndscorp.com/sales, using the le number assigned to this case 23-01603-LD-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 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 23-01603-LD-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: 01/23/2025 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

Sale Line 714-730-2727; Sales Website: www.ndscorp.com

Connie Hernandez, Trustee Sales Representative A-4833469 01/31/2025, 02/07/2025, 02/14/2025 CN 30028

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No. 24-03005-SMCA Title No. 240530577-CAVOI A.P.N. 158-051-19-62 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST

DATED 08/22/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AJ’ A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CON TACT 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: Paul Headley and Ginger Headley, husband and wife as joint tenants Duly Appointed Trustee: National Default Servicing Corporation Recorded 08/28/2006 as Instrument No. 2006-0613664 (or Book, Page) of the O cial Records of San Diego County, California. Date of Sale: : 03/07/2025 at 9:00 AM Place of Sale: Entrance of the East County Regional Center, East County Regional Center, 250 E. Main Street, El Cajon, CA 92020 Estimated

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 (02/7, 02/21, etc.) 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM

NOTICE OF PENDING ACTION ON ADMINISTRATIVE APPLICATION AND COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT

PROJECT NAME: Metzger Residence Attached ADU; CASE NUMBER: CDPNF-007596-2024; FILING DATE: September 26, 2024; APPLICANT: Tim Metzger; LOCATION: 1165 Hymettus Avenue (APN: 254-381-26); PROJECT DESCRIPTION: A coastal development permit for the construction of a new 994-square foot accessory dwelling unit; ZONING/OVERLAY: Residential 3 (R3), Scenic/Visual Corridor Zone, and 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: Grant Yamamoto, Contract Assistant Planner: (760) 633-2785 or gyamamoto@encinitasca.gov

PRIOR TO 5:00 PM ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 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 item is located within the Coastal Zone and requires the issuance of a regular coastal development permit. The action of the Development Services Director may not be appealed to the California Coastal Commission.

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

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SAN DIEGUITO WATER DISTRICT NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the San Dieguito Water District (SDWD) will conduct a Public Hearing to consider proposed amendments to Administrative Code Article 11 – Conict of Interest Code. The Public Hearing will be conducted as follows: DATE: Wednesday, February 19, 2025, 5:00 p.m.

LOCATION: Encinitas City Hall, City Council Chambers, 505 S. Vulcan Avenue, Encinitas, CA

PURPOSE: Consideration of Resolution No. 2025-01 titled “A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the San Dieguito Water District, Amending Administrative Code Article 11 - Con ict of Interest Code

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.

For further information, please contact City Clerk’s Department at (760) 633-2601 or by email cityclerk@encinitasca.gov.

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amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $671,331.24 Street Address or other common designation of real property: 301 Island Way #5, Oceanside, CA 92054 A.P.N.: 158-051-1962 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 cither of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, bene ciary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 800-280-2832 or visit this internet website www. ndscorp.com/sales, using the le number assigned to this case 24-03005-SM-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

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CITY OF CARLSBAD ORDINANCE NO. CS-484

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 1.15.040 – CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTION LIMITS TO ADJUST CONTRIBUTION LIMITS TO REFLECT THE INCREASE IN THE CALIFORNIA CONSUMER PRICE INDEX FOR ALL URBAN CONSUMERS FOR THE SAN DIEGO REGION SINCE THE LAST ADJUSTMENTS WERE MADE

WHEREAS, California Government Code Section 85702.5, subdivision (a), authorizes the City Council to adopt campaign contribution limits applicable to elective city o ces; and WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to maintain local control over local elections; and WHEREAS, on Feb. 7, 2023, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. CS-443 setting the current campaign contribution limits as follows:

CMC 1.15.040(A) A person shall not make to a candidate for City Council, and a candidate for City Council shall not accept from a person, a contribution totaling more than $1,000.00 per election

CMC 1.15.040(B) A person shall not make to a candidate for Mayor, City Treasurer or City Clerk, and a candidate for Mayor, City Treasurer or City Clerk shall not accept from a person, a contribution totaling more than $3,300.00 per election

WHEREAS, Carlsbad Municipal Code Section 1.15.040(C) requires the City Clerk to adjust the contribution limitations provisions in January of every odd-numbered year to re ect any increase or decrease in the California Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) for the San Diego region.

NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Carlsbad, California, ordains that:

1. The above recitations are true and correct.

2. Carlsbad Municipal Code Section 1.15.040 is amended to read as follows:

1.15.040 Campaign contribution limits.

A. A person shall not make to a candidate for city council, and a candidate for city council shall not accept from a person, a contribution totaling more than $1,100 per election.

B. A person shall not make to a candidate for mayor, city treasurer or city clerk and a candidate for mayor, city treasurer or city clerk shall not accept from a person, a contribution totaling more than $3,600 per election.

C. The city clerk shall adjust the contribution limitations provisions in subsections (A) and (B) in January of every odd-numbered year to re ect any increase or decrease in the California Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) for the San Diego region. Those adjustments shall be calculated based on the total change in the CPI-U, San Diego region, since the last adjustment was made and shall be rounded to the nearest $100. The city clerk shall post the adjusted contribution limit to the city’s website.

EFFECTIVE DATE: This ordinance shall be e ective thirty days after its adoption, and the City Clerk shall certify the adoption of this ordinance and cause the full text of the ordinance or a summary of the ordinance prepared by the City Attorney to be published at least once in a newspaper of general circulation in the City of Carlsbad within fteen days after its adoption.

INTRODUCED AND FIRST READ at a Regular Meeting of the Carlsbad City Council on the 14th day of January 2025, and thereafter

PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Carlsbad on the 28th day of January 2025, by the following vote, to wit:

AYES: BLACKBURN, BHAT-PATEL, ACOSTA, BURKHOLDER, SHIN.

NAYS: NONE.

ABSTAIN: NONE.

ABSENT: NONE.

PUBLISH DATE: Feb. 7, 2025

City of Carlsbad | City Council

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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 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 24-03005-SM-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: 01/21/2025 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 Sides Line 800-280-2832; Sales Website: www.ndscorp. com Connie Hernandez, Trustee Sales Representative A-4833285 01/31/2025, 02/07/2025, 02/14/2025 CN 30017

T.S. No.: 241011693

Notice of Trustee’s Sale Loan No.: 519589 Loan No.: 519589 Order No. 95530268 APN: 303-060-31-00 Property Address: 6855 Spyglass Lane Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067 You Are In Default Under A Deed Of Trust Dated 4/6/2023. Unless You Take Action To Protect Your Property, It May Be Sold At A Public Sale. If You Need An Explanation Of The Nature Of The Proceeding Against You, You Should Contact A Lawyer. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank speci ed in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business

CITY OF CARLSBAD ORDINANCE NO. CS-482

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 2, CHAPTER 2.04, SECTION 2.04.010(A), TO ADJUST CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS’ COMPENSATION BY THE PERCENTAGE INCREASE IN THE SAN DIEGO REGIONAL CONSUMER PRICE INDEX FOR 2024

WHEREAS, on November 3, 2020, the voters of the City of Carlsbad, California, approved Measure G, adopting Title 2, Chapter 2.04, Section 2.04.010(A) of the Carlsbad Municipal Code, which prohibits City Council compensation adjustments from exceeding the amount established by the San Diego Regional Consumer Price Index, requires the City Council to either make or waive a compensation adjustment in January of each year, and prohibits the City Council from enacting retroactive increases for years in which the City Council waived a compensation adjustment; and

WHEREAS, the increase in the November San Diego Regional Consumer Price Index for 2024 was 2.6%; and WHEREAS, the City Council desires to adjust the compensation of City Council members by the percentage increase in the November San Diego Regional Consumer Price Index for 2024.

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

1. That the above recitations are true and correct.

2. That the rst sentence of Title 2, Chapter 2.04, Section 2.04.010(A) is amended to read: 2.04.010 Compensation–Mayor and city council.

A. The monthly compensation of city council members is increased from $2,354.75 to $2,415.97.

EFFECTIVE DATE: This ordinance shall be e ective thirty days after its adoption; and the City Clerk shall certify the adoption of this ordinance and cause the full text of the ordinance or a summary of the ordinance prepared by the City Attorney to be published at least once in a newspaper of general circulation in the City of Carlsbad within fteen days after its adoption.

INTRODUCED AND FIRST READ at a Regular Meeting of the Carlsbad City Council on the 14th day of January 2025, and thereafter

PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Carlsbad on the 28th day of January 2025, by the following vote, to wit:

AYES: BHAT-PATEL, ACOSTA, SHIN.

NAYS: BLACKBURN, BURKHOLDER.

ABSTAIN: NONE.

ABSENT: NONE.

PUBLISH DATE: Feb. 7, 2025 City of Carlsbad | City Council

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in this state will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. No cashier’s checks older than 60 days from the day of sale will be accepted. Trustor: Dr. Yashwant Chaudhri, an unmarried man Duly Appointed Trustee: Total Lender Solutions, Inc Recorded 4/18/2023 as Instrument No. 2023-0100230 in book , page of O cial Records in the o ce of the Recorder of San Diego County, California, Date of Sale: 2/19/2025 at 10:30 AM Place of Sale: by the statue at entrance to East County Regional Center, 250 East Main Street, El Cajon, CA Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $2,076,980.93 Street Address or other common designation of real property: 6855 Spyglass Lane Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067 A.P.N.: 303-060-3100 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. 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 (877) 440-4460 or visit this Internet Web site www. mkconsultantsinc.com, using the le number assigned to this case 241011693. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or

that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be re ected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Notice To Tenant: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call (877) 440-4460, or visit this internet website site www.tlssales.info, using the le number assigned to this case 241011693 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. When submitting funds for a bid subject to Section 2924m, please make the funds payable to “Total Lender Solutions, Inc. Holding Account”. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase.

Date: 1/17/2025 Total Lender Solutions, Inc 10505 Sorrento Valley Road, Suite 125 San Diego, CA 92121 Phone: 866535-3736 Sale Line: (877) 440-4460 By: Randy Newman, President 01/24/2024, 01/31/2024, 02/07/2024 CN 30010

NOTICE OF PUBLIC LIEN SALE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the contents of the following storage units will be

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.

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o ered for sale at public auction for enforcement of storage lien. The Online Auction will be held Friday, February 21, 2025, at 1:00 PM. Location of Online Auction: www.storagetreasures. com. Storage address: 1566 E. Valley Parkway, Escondido, CA 92027. Terms are CASH ONLY! Valley Rose Self Storage reserves the right to refuse any bid or cancel the auction. The following units may include, but not limited to electronic items, furniture, & household items, unless otherwise stated.

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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.

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

NOTICE OF LIEN SALE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY - STORAGE TREASURES AUCTION ONE FACILITY – MULTIPLE UNITS Extra Space Storage will hold a public auction to sell personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at the location indicated: 545 Stevens Ave W, Solana Beach, CA 92075 on 02/18/2025 @ 10:00 AM Elias Nasrawi Wendy Siplyak Anthony Harris Advertised on www.storagetreasures.com. Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the above referenced facility in order to complete the transaction. Extra Space Storage may refuse any bid and may rescind any purchase up until the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property. 2/7/25 CNS-3892343# CN 30070

Notice of Self Storage Sale Please take notice SecureSpace Self Storage Vista 220 Hu St Vista CA 92083 intends to hold a public sale to the highest bidder of the property stored by the following tenants at the storage facility. The sale will occur as an online auction via www.storagetreasures.com on 2/26/2025 at 2:30 PM. Jahlin Rowley; Ignacio Plascencia Alvarez; Zaundia Klingbeil; Rebecca Peinado; Tricia Dixon; Amalia Rivera; Vladimir I Rivas. This sale may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Certain

terms and conditions apply. 02/07. 02/14/2025 CN 30066

NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF BULK SALE

(Secs. 6104, 6105 U.C.C.)

Escrow No. 163090P-CG NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a bulk sale is about to be made. The name(s) and business address(es) of the seller(s) is/ are: Buena Vista Liquor Inc, a California Corporation 1526 S Santa Fe Ave, Vista, CA 92084

Doing business as: Buena Vista Liquor

All other business name(s) and address(es) used by the seller(s) within the past three years, as stated by the seller(s), is/are:

none The location in California of the chief executive o ce of the seller(s) is: Same as above

The name(s) and business address of the buyer(s) is/are: Moonlight Liquor Inc, a California Corporation 1526 S Santa Fe Ave, Vista, CA 92084

The assets to be sold are generally described as: BUSINESS, TRADE NAME, GOODWILL, COVENANT NOT TO COMPETE, FURNITURE, FIXTURES, EQUIPMENT, MACHINERY, PARTS, ACCESSORIES, LOGOS, COPYRIGHTS, SERVICE MARKS, TRADEMARKS, PATENTS, PATENTS APPLICATIONS AND INVENTORY and are located at: “Buena Vista Liquor” 1526 S Santa Fe Ave, Vista, CA 92084

The bulk sale is intended to be consummated at the o ce of: Allison-McCloskey Escrow Company, 4820 El Cajon Boulevard, San Diego, CA 92115-4695 and the anticipated sale date is 02/27/2025.

This bulk sale IS NOT subject to California Uniform Commercial Code Section 6106.2, but rather to Section 24074 of the Business and Professions Code.

The name and address of the person with whom claims may be led is: Allison-McCloskey Escrow Company, 4820 El Cajon Boulevard, San Diego, CA 92115-4695, and the last date for ling claims by any creditor shall be 02/26/2025, which is the business day before the anticipated sale date speci ed above.

Dated: 01/28/2025

Buyer’s Signature Moonlight Liquor Inc., a California Corporation

By: /s/ Valentina Jamil, President/ Secretary 2/7/25 CNS-3892086# CN 30065

Notice of Public Sale of Personal Property

Pursuant to the California SelfStorage Facility Act (B & P Code 21700 et seq.) The undersigned will sell at public auction on or after 02/26/2025 at 12:00 P.M., 2936 San Luis Rey Rd, Oceanside, Ca 92058 personal property, including furniture, appliances, o ce equipment, clothing, tools, toys and/or other household and misc. items stored by the following person Luna, Sandra Unit 017

Surratt, Levi Hunter Unit 026 Herndon Carter, Marylou Pascual Unit 033

Cabrera, Maria Unit 042 Wilson, Jake Unit 048 Hurley, Patricia Unit 074 Harrison, Antoinette Marie Unit 079

Gomez Naranjo, Cristal D Unit

162 Wilson, Barbara Ellen Unit 312 Johnson, Kentavious Wendell Unit 314

Owner reserves the right to bid at the sale. Purchases must be made with cash only and paid for at the time of purchase. All purchased goods are sold “asis” and must be removed at the time of sale. Sales subject to prior cancellation in the event of settlement between owner and obligated party. Dated this 01/31/25 and 02/07/2025.

Magna & Magna, Inc.

dba: Oceanside Self Storage

CITY OF ENCINITAS

On February 19, 2025 or soon thereafter, the City Council will hold a hearing for the item on the subject: Introduction of City of Encinitas Ordinance No. 2025-03, Approving a Special Reimbursement Connection Fee and Authorizing Execution of a Reimbursement Agreement on Behalf of Randy Lang.

A private developer, Randy Lang, has paid for the construction of a public sewer main in the vicinity of El Camino Del Norte and Rancho Santa Fe Road in Encinitas. The extension provides sewer service to an area that was previously unserved. Proposed City of Encinitas Ordinance No. 2025-03, adds Section 18.12.320 to Cardi Sanitary Division Code Chapter 18.12 to provide for reimbursement fee for Lang, Saraspe, Shipman, Machain, and London. It introduces a reimbursement agreement for the developer to recover a reasonable portion of the sewer main construction costs incurred.

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NOTICE INVITING REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

CITY OF ENCINITAS

ENG RFP 25-01

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES TO PROVIDE ENGINEERING

CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR 2025 CITYWIDE PAVEMENT CONDITION

SURVEY & PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM UPDATE

Notice is hereby given that the City of Encinitas will receive ELECTRONIC RFP’s ONLY, via the on-line bidding service PlanetBids, up to 2:00 PM, on February 14th, 2025. At which time said ELECTRONIC RFP’s 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 City is seeking proposals from quali ed consultants who are interested in providing the City with Professional Services to perform all work related to completing a Citywide Pavement Condition Assessment and uploading data to the City databases and updating the speci c condition of each street by performing a condition survey. Consultant shall also analyze City of Encinitas StreetSaver and City GIS databases to identify any inconsistencies, con icts and public/private designation issues.

(323) 721-1621

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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

Notice of Self Storage Sale

Notice of Self Storage Sale Please take notice Paci c Highway Storage 4350 Paci c Highway San Diego CA 92110 intends to hold a public sale to the highest bidder of the property stored by the following tenants at the storage facility. The sale will occur as an online auction via www.storageauctions.net on 2/19/2025 at 2:00 PM. Chris Hancock; Michelle Mannisto; Jared Reginald Gray; Steven Dillon; Emilio Varagnolo. This sale may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Certain terms and conditions apply. 01/31, 02/07/2025. CN 30046

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

PERSONS: Petitioners Benjamin J. Cook led a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Present name: Benjamin J. Cook change to proposed name: Benjamin Jude Cook 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 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

The Consultant shall complete the proposed work in its entirety. Should any detail or details be omitted from the Request for Proposal which are essential to its functional completeness, then it shall be the responsibility of the Consultant 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.

The project is anticipated to be completed in 2 months.

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 Consultant plan series bid boards and Consultants upon their request. The City makes no representation regarding the accuracy of Contract Documents received from third party plan rooms and Consultant accepts bid documents from third parties at its own risk.

Consultants shall be responsible for obtaining all addendums for the project and signing and submitting all addendums with their bid

BY: Jill T. Bankston, P.E.

DATE: January 27th, 2025 Director

of Engineering/City Engineer

END OF NOTICE INVITING BIDS

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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

SUMMONS (CITACION JUDICIAL) CASE #: 37-2024-00011573CU-BC-NC NOTICE TO DEFENDANT: (AVISO AL DEMANDADO): JARED GERBER; and DOES 1 - 20 YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF: (LO ESTÀ DEMANDANDO EL DEMANDANTE): ERIC NOWACZYNSKI, an individual NOTICE! You have been sued. The court may decide against you without your being heard unless you respond within 30 days. Read the information below. You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this summons and legal papers are served on you to le a written response at this court and have a copy served on the plainti . A letter or phone call will not protect you. Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form that you can use for your response. You can nd these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the ling fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form. If you do not le your response

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on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money, and property may be taken without further warning from the court. There are other legal requirements. You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call an attorney referral service. If you cannot a ord an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonpro t legal services program. You can locate these nonpro t groups at the California Legal Services Web site (www.lawhelpcalifornia. org), the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www. courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), or by contacting your local court or county bar association. NOTE: The court has a statutory lien for waived fees and costs on any settlement or arbitration award of $10,000 or more in a civil. case. The court’s lien must be paid before the court will dismiss the case. AVISO! Lo han demandado. Si no responde dentro de 30 días, la corte puede decidir en su contra sin escuchar su versión. Lea la información a continuación.

Tiene 30 DÍAS DE CALENDARIO después de que le entreguen esta citación y papeles legales para presentar una respuesta por escrito en esta corte y hacer que se entregue una copia al demandante. Una carta o una llamada telefónica no lo protegen. Su respuesta por escrito tiene que estar en formato legal correcto si desea que procesen su caso en la corte. Es posible que haya un formulario que usted pueda usar para su respuesta. Puede encontrar estos formularios de la corte y más información en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www.sucorte.ca.gov), en la biblioteca de leyes de su condado o en la corte que le quede más cerca. Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentación, pida al secretario de la corte que le dé un formulario de exención de pago de cuotas. Si no presenta su respuesta a tiempo, puede perder el caso por incumplimiento y la corte le podrá quitar su sueldo, dinero y bienes sin más advertencia. Hay otros requisitos legales. Es recomendable que llame a un abogado inmediatamente. Si no conoce a un abogado, puede llamar a un servicio de remisión a abogados. Si no puede pagar a un abogado, es posible que cumpla con los requisitos para obtener servicios legales gratuitos de un programa de servicios legales sin nes de lucro. Puede encontrar estos grupos sin nes de lucro en el sitio web de California Legal Services, (www. lawhelpcalifornia.org), en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California, (www.sucorte. ca.gov) o poniéndose en contacto con la corte o el colegio de abogados locales. AVISO: Por ley, la corte tiene derecho a reclamar las cuotas y los costos exentos por imponer un gravamen sobre cualquier recuperación de $10,000 ó más de valor recibida mediante un acuerdo o una concesión de arbitraje en un caso de derecho civil. Tiene que pagar el gravamen de la corte antes de que la corte pueda desechar el caso. The name and address of the court is: (El nombre y dirección de la corte es): Superior Court of California County of San Diego North County Division 325 S. Melrose Dr. Vista CA 92081

The name, address, and telephone number of plainti ’s attorney, or plainti without an attorney, is: (El nombre, la dirección y el número de teléfono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante que no tiene abogado, es): Gary S. Saunder, Esq.

610 Newport Center Dr. Ste 250 Newport Beach CA 92660

Telephone: 949.844.8445

Fax: 949.449.8722

Date: (Fecha), 03/13/2024 Clerk by (Secretario), A. Jolivette Deputy (Adjunto)

NOTICE TO THE PERSON SERVED: You are served as an individual. 01/17, 01/24, 01/31, 02/07/2025 CN 29968

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

Statement #2025-9001799

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

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 Laguna, 12636 Poway Rd. #18, Poway CA 92064. This business is conducted by: A General Partnership. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 01/07/2025 S/Sydney Elizabeth Hanson, 01/31, 02/07, 02/14, 02/21/2025 CN 30020

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9001184 Filed: Jan 17, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business

Name(s): A. Melrose Spa. Located at: 485 S. Melrose Dr. #110, Vista CA 92081 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Asian A Spa, 485 S. Melrose Dr. #110, Vista CA 92081. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 01/01/2015 S/Jian Feng Zhang, 01/31, 02/07, 02/14, 02/21/2025 CN 30019

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9000953

Filed: Jan 15, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business

Name(s): A. We the Power Wear the Power. Located at: 1051 W. El Norte Pkwy #92, Escondido CA 92026 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Israel Winters Rosenfeld, 1051 W. El Norte Pkwy #92, Escondido CA 92026. This business is conducted by: An

Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: Not Yet Started S/Israel Rosenfeld, 01/24, 01/31, 02/07, 02/14/2025 CN 30015

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9000855

Filed: Jan 14, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Sill Realty Group. Located at: 2654 State St., Carlsbad CA 92008 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Sill Group Inc., 2654 State St., Carlsbad CA 92008. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 02/15/2015 S/Hunter Sill, 01/24, 01/31, 02/07, 02/14/2025 CN 30012

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9000954

Filed: Jan 15, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/ County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. The Pearl Oyster Bar & Grill. Located at: 555 Greenbrier Dr. #39, Oceanside CA 92054 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Todd Christopher Downey, 555 Greenbrier Dr. #39, 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/Todd C. Downey, 01/24, 01/31, 02/07, 02/14/2025 CN 30011

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9000442

Filed: Jan 08, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business

Name(s): A. Star re; B. Star re Vocal Arts; C. Star re Software Developers; D. Dog Jog; E. Dog Runners; F. Christmas Carolers San Diego; G. To Be Determined. Located at: 3298 Governor Dr. #928374, San Diego CA 92122 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. SVA II, 3298 Governor Dr. #928374, San Diego CA 92122. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 01/01/2025 S/Christopher Doupis, 01/24, 01/31, 02/07, 02/14/2025 CN 30008

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2024-9025476 Filed: Dec 30, 2024 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Beautiful Skin by Michelle R.N.; B. Piel Bella by Michelle R.N. Located at: 2023 W. Vista Wy #K, Vista CA 92083 Carlsbad CA 92009 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Michelle Martini Castrejon, 2023 W. Vista Wy #K, Vista CA 92083. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 12/30/2024 S/Michelle Castrejon, 01/24, 01/31, 02/07, 02/14/2025 CN 30007

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2024-9025547 Filed: Dec 31, 2024 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Performance Packaging Consulting. Located at: 6799 Vermarine Ct., Carlsbad CA 92009 Carlsbad CA 92009 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Nicholas Eugene Popp, 6799 Vermarine Ct, Carlsbad CA 92009. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 01/29/2015 S/Nicholas Eugene Popp, 01/24, 01/31, 02/07, 02/14/2025 CN 30006

Santee CA 92071 San Diego.

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9000687

Filed: Jan 10, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business

Name(s): A. Warped Minds. Located at: 273 Barbara Ave., Solana Beach CA 92075 San Diego. Business Mailing

Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing

Address: 1. William Micah Baxter, 273 Barbara 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: 12/28/2024 S/William Micah Baxter, 01/24, 01/31, 02/07, 02/14/2025 CN 30005

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9000941

Filed: Jan 15, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business

Name(s): A. Bite Me Bistro. Located at: 430 Carlsbad Village Dr., Carlsbad CA 92008 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: 3033 Camarillo Ave., Oceanside CA 92056. Registrant Name and Business Mailing

Address: 1. BiteMe Bistro 2 LLC, 3033 Camarillo Ave., 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: 01/01/2025 S/Michael Debbas, 01/24, 01/31, 02/07, 02/14/2025 CN 30001

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9001078

Filed: Jan 16, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business

Name(s): A. Deadlocks USA; B. Deadlocks RC. Located at: 2401 Pio Pico Dr., Carlsbad CA 92008 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Daniel Hernandez, 2401 Pio Pico Dr., Carlsbad CA 92008. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 12/01/2014 S/Daniel Hernandez, 01/24, 01/31, 02/07, 02/14/2025 CN 30000

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9001005

Filed: Jan 16, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business

Name(s): A. Credit Mend Consultants. Located at: 1501 Anza Ave. #38, Vista CA 92084 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Jana Sue Steenbock, 1501 Anza Ave. #38, Vista CA 92084. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 01/16/2025 S/Jana Sue Steenbock, 01/24, 01/31, 02/07, 02/14/2025 CN 29999

Fictitious Business Name

Statement #2025-9000656

Filed: Jan 10, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Brandamore West. Located at: 16776 Bernardo Center Dr. #203, San Diego CA 92128 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Rodney Jack Philhower, 16776 Bernardo Center Dr. #203, San Diego CA 92128. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 01/08/1999 S/Rodney Philhower, 01/24, 01/31, 02/07, 02/14/2025 CN 29995

Fictitious Business Name

Statement #2025-9000961

Filed: Jan 15, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/ County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Clover Healing Collective; B. Clover Therapy Collective. Located at: 9249 Carlton Oaks Dr. #67,

Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Clover Healing Collective A Marriage and Family Therapy Corporation, 9249 Carlton Oaks Dr. #67, Santee CA 92071. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 01/01/2025 S/Dale Coleman, 01/24, 01/31, 02/07, 02/14/2025 CN 29992

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9000910 Filed: Jan 15, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Silver Seas. Located at: 900 N. Cleveland St. #68, Oceanside CA 92054 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Janet Cheryl Acuna, 900 N. Cleveland St. #68, Oceanside CA 92054. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 01/13/2025 S/Janet Cheryl Acuna, 01/24, 01/31, 02/07, 02/14/2025 CN 29991

Fictitious Business Name

Statement #2025-9000746

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

Name(s): A. AMS Consulting and Design, Inc. Located at: 321 S. Rancho Santa Fe Rd. #203, San Marcos CA 92078 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: 844 Regulo Pl. #2315, Chula Vista CA 91910. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. AMS Consulting and Design, Inc., 844 Regulo Pl. #2315, Chula Vista CA 91910. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 07/29/2019 S/Ileana Evans, 01/24, 01/31, 02/07, 02/14/2025 CN 29990

Fictitious Business Name

Statement #2025-9000137

Filed: Jan 03, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business

Name(s): A. Bicycle France; C. Mechanism Cycling; D. Bicycle France & Italy Too. Located at: 4403 Newport Ave., Ocean Beach CA 92107 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Su erMechanism Cycling LLC, 4403 Newport Ave., Ocean Beach CA 92107. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 02/01/2024 S/Brett Lindstrom, 01/24, 01/31, 02/07, 02/14/2025 CN 29986

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9000604

Filed: Jan 10, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business

Name(s): A. Michi Brew Co.

Located at: 1801 Diamond St. #101, San Marcos CA 92078 San Diego. Business Mailing

Address: 6911 Quail Pl. #A, Carlsbad CA 92009. Registrant Name and Business Mailing

Address: 1. Michi Brew Co. LLC, 6911 Quail Pl. #A, 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: 11/06/2023 S/Cody Gagnon, 01/24, 01/31, 02/07, 02/14/2025 CN 29985

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9000421

Filed: Jan 08, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business

Name(s): A. J & C Lure Company.

Located at: 718 Stevens Ave., Solana Beach CA 92075-2423 San Diego. Business Mailing

Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing

Address: 1. John McCurley Jr., 718 Stevens Ave., Solana Beach

CA 92075-2423; 2. Connor Kelleher, 718 Stevens Ave., Solana Beach CA 92075-2423. This business is conducted by: A General Partnership. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 01/01/2025 S/John McCurley Jr., 01/24, 01/31, 02/07, 02/14/2025 CN 29984

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9000837 Filed: Jan 14, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Causmic Brands Studio. Located at: 6965 El Camino Real #105-551, Carlsbad CA 92009 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Causmic Brands Corp, 6965 El Camino Real #105-551, Carlsbad CA 92009. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 01/09/2025 S/Devorah Ungerleider, 01/17, 01/24, 01/31, 02/07/2025 CN 29983

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9000704 Filed: Jan 13, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/ County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Rumors Salon. Located at: 2305 S. Melrose Dr. #103, Vista CA 92081 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Theresa Espinosa, 2305 S. Melrose Dr. #103, Vista CA 92081. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 03/01/2000 S/Theresa Espinosa, 01/17, 01/24, 01/31, 02/07/2025 CN 29982

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9000621 Filed: Jan 10, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Frank Massey Music; B. Frank Massey. Located at: 952 Stratford Dr., Encinitas CA 92024 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Massimo Franceschetti, 952 Stratford Dr., Encinitas CA 92024. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 01/10/2025 S/Massimo Franceschetti, 01/17, 01/24, 01/31, 02/07/2025 CN 29981

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2024-9024392 Filed: Dec 11, 2024 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Sunbelt Network Services; B. Phil’s Moving; C. Mastadon Moving; D. Ace Commercial. Located at: 1611 S. Coast Hwy 101, Oceanside CA 92054 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Ace SoCal Real Estate and Commercial Services, 1611 S. Coast Hwy 101, Oceanside CA 92054. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 09/24/2024 S/Scott Coyle, 01/17, 01/24, 01/31, 02/07/2025 CN 29980

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2024-9024835

Filed: Dec 18, 2024 with County of San Diego Recorder/ County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Soulkal. Located at: 1065 La Mirada Ct., Vista CA 92081 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. CASPC, Inc., 1065 La Mirada Ct., Vista CA 92081. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 12/15/2024 S/Thomas

Vollbrecht, 01/17, 01/24, 01/31, 02/07/2025 CN 29977

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9000074

Filed: Jan 02, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Seaside Psychiatry. Located at: 191 Calle Magdalena #200, Encinitas CA 92024 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Nadia Nassar Kuhn MD Professional Corporation, 191 Calle Magdalena #200, Encinitas CA 92024. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 05/27/2022 S/Nadia Nassar Kuhn, 01/17, 01/24, 01/31, 02/07/2025 CN 29976

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2024-9024994

Filed: Dec 20, 2024 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Tears of Joy Video. Located at: 3535 Linda Vista Dr. #117, San Marcos CA 92078 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Cathleen Victoria Dodd, 3535 Linda Vista Dr. #117, San Marcos CA 92078. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 05/05/2005 S/Cathleen Victoria Dodd, 01/17, 01/24, 01/31, 02/07/2025 CN 29975

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9000683 Filed: Jan 10, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business

Name(s): A. Coral + Palms; B. Cardi Mermaid California; C. Sara Ferber Photography; D. Of The Sea; E. Of The Earth; F. Of The Sky; G. Sara Elizabeth Fine Art. Located at: 1947 Emerald St., Paci c Beach CA 92109 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Sara Elizabeth Ferber Roybal, 1947 Emerald St., Paci c Beach CA 92109. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: Not Yet Started S/Sara Elizabeth Ferber Roybal, 01/17, 01/24, 01/31, 02/07/2025 CN 29974

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9000695 Filed: Jan 10, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Amazing Graze Creations. Located at: 3673 Sage Canyon Dr., Encinitas CA 92024

San Diego. Business Mailing

Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing

Address: 1. Nidhi Juneja, 3673 Sage Canyon Dr. Encinitas CA 92024. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: Not Yet Started S/Nidhi Juneja, 01/17, 01/24, 01/31, 02/07/2025 CN 29973

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9000539 Filed: Jan 09, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. ABC Home Services, Inc; B. ABC Heating & Air. Located at: 5402 Balboa Arms Dr. #327, San Diego CA 92117 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: 7770 Regents Rd. #113-185, San Diego CA 92122. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. ABC Home Services, Inc., 7770 Regents Rd. #113-185, San Diego CA 92122. This business is conducted

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Registrant First Began to Transact

Names(s) Above as of:

Started S/Gil Ben Dor, 01/17, 01/24, 01/31, 02/07/2025

29969 Fictitious Business Name Statement #2024-9025470 Filed: Dec 30, 2024 with County of San Diego Recorder/ County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Perelandra Publishing. Located at: 3621 Vista Campana S. #85, Oceanside CA 92057 San Diego. Business

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1. TELEVISION: What is the name of the spaceship on the TV drama “Firefly”?

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Educational Opportunities

M U S I C

Lessons

Share love through music

“Music can change the world because it can change people.”

— Ludwig van Beethoven

From the moment I picked up my first instrument at age eight, music became the heartbeat of my life. By sixteen, I was teaching it, and I’ve never looked back. The joy of music isn’t just about playing notes; it’s about its profound impact on our minds, emotions, and bodies.

Learning to play a song, no matter how simple, unlocks a world of accomplishment. The process engages your brain, improves finger

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phasize the importance of creating a positive work environment.

“I still consider myself as part of the staff,” Dickey said. “I feel like everyone I work with, or everyone I’ve hired on, I’ve worked with around other places, nothing in my eyes, nothing’s changed. We’re just all still one team.”

Vasquez added that A Little Moore staff comprises local Leucadians and friends he’s known for years.

“It’s cool because we’re from here, it’s cool to own something right next to the barber shop,” Vasquez

said, referring to the Leucadia Barbershop, owned by a childhood friend. “So to all have a building right near Leucadia [Boulevard] where we grew up, that’s huge to us.”

The cafe’s reopening has been met with warm reception from locals, who appreciate the owners’ commitment to keeping the cafe’s nostalgic, old-school diner vibe. Dickey said the menu has stayed true to its roots, featuring classic items like Han’s teriyaki and eggs and traditional American diner staples.

“The feedback we’ve gotten, you know, everyone’s been super happy,” Dickey said. “People were stoked, the community un-

derstands and knows that we’re also locals ourselves, and we’re doing this to try and keep a tradition alive here in Encinitas.”

For both Dickey and Vasquez, reopening the cafe is personal. As a third-generation Leucadian, he grew up eating at A Little Moore Café and needed to protect a part of the community’s history amid the area’s rapid changes.

“When you walk down the street, sometimes you feel like a tourist in your own city,” Vasquez said.

“That’s why we did this — to try to reverse that feeling.”

A Little Moore Café is now located at 698 Coast Highway 101 in Encinitas.

mobility, and lifts your spirit with every note.

Whether you're playing for yourself or sharing your music with loved ones, there’s an unmatched sense of achievement in expressing something so deeply personal.

With Valentine’s Day approaching, there’s no better time to share your love through music. Imagine performing a sweet, simple song for someone you care about—there’s nothing like the joy and warmth music can bring.

Whether it's a soft melody or a heartfelt tune, the gift of music is a gesture of love that speaks louder than

words. Finding something you truly love, like learning an instrument or playing a song from your heart, is transformative. There’s no greater joy than seeing the smiles on faces or feeling the emotions that music can stir.

I’ve dedicated my life to teaching others the joy of music, and I believe it’s one of the most rewarding paths you can take. Music is not just something you do; it’s a way of connecting, living, and loving.

Experience the future of healing

Regenerative medicine is a form of molecular biology that revitalizes the body by regenerating, re-engineering, or replacing human cells, tissues, or organs to establish normal function. At our practice, we utilize cutting-edge human cellular tissue products and protocols tailored to restore your injured or painful area to as close to normal as possible.

Have you or a loved one been diagnosed with a bone, joint, ligament, muscle, or nerve problem? As we age, our ability to heal diminishes, and pain increases due to a decline in stem cell function and quantity. Stem

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bringing back a discussion around material versus labor costs for undergrounding. No other council members agreed.

“I think pending your lawsuit against the city, it’s a prudent decision not to move forward on it at this time,” said Councilmember John Spelich.

The agenda for the Feb. 2 meeting also included an item to reaffirm the results of a 2024 investigation into Quirk, which found that he violated multiple city policies in his treatment of the city manager and staff.

A staff report stated that Quirk sent out misin-

cells become dormant and nonproductive, leading to a cycle of discomfort and limited mobility. Replenishing this supply presents increased opportunities to reduce or eliminate pain in joints and nerve pain associated with neuropathy. By transplanting the correct tissue, in the correct amount, into the injured or painful part of your body, we can activate dormant cells, regenerate new tissue, reduce inflammation, and restore normal function. Unlike medications that merely mask symptoms, regenerative medicine addresses the root cause of your discomfort, offering

formation about the investigation process via community “e-blast” emails in December. In these emails, Quirk noted that there was an initial investigation that exonerated him of any wrongdoing and that the city terminated the investigation and began a new one to get the outcome they wanted.

Staff stated that there was an initial investigation, and that an executive summary of the resulting report reviewed by the City Council and Jones found multiple areas of wrongdoing by Quirk. However, the city said this investigator was unable to complete the report, so the city began a process with a new inves-

a promising alternative to invasive surgeries like joint replacement.

If you're wondering whether regenerative medicine can work for you, don't miss our free workshop on Feb. 12, 2025, at 5:30 PM, at Leucadia Chiropractic, located at 1351 Encinitas Blvd. Join esteemed presenters Dr. Scott SeBastian and Teresa Lambert, NP, as they share insights into the transformative power of regenerative medicine. Attendance is free, but RSVP is required. Secure your spot by calling 760942-3321 today. Take the first step towards a healthier, pain-free future.

tigator that was ultimately completed in February 2024.

“Due to the initial investigator’s inability to complete the report, the City was not charged for this work; a new, independent investigation began and completed, and resulted in a final investigative report,” a staff report said.

Council members Tracy Martinez and John Spelich voted to reaffirm the investigation results. Quirk left the meeting before the item began, and Mayor Terry Gaasterland abstained, arguing that the item should be continued to another day due to the meeting already going past 9 p.m.

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GUNTHER GUNS

— Leading Note Studios Owner Camille Hastings

When Santa Anas were a joy

water spot

Ever since I was a child, I have been aware that we lived in a fire zone. Still, I don’t recall there being as many fires in our state as there are now. In fact, we never thought about fire, rather water, when those winds arrived, usually in fall.

Cold, clear fall nights aroused our senses as the screen door clapped against its frame, alerting us that tomorrow would be a good day. The mornings broke hazy with dust and tumbleweeds scattered along the road.

A spark of static electricity from touching the car door handle would shock me into gear.

I had never been to Hawaii, but I still recall thinking that our little waves, fanned as they were into perfect triangles, looked like those Surfer Magazine dream photos of the Islands.

In our youth we didn’t know they were called Santa Ana winds. We didn’t need to name them, we felt them — warm winds that blew in great possibilities. They scrubbed the face of a wave clean and held our boards high in the lip for a moment before allowing us

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guards also promote safety near the fragile bluffs. This includes advising people not to sit at the foot of the bluff due to the danger of collapse.

Thanks to there being more room on the beach, Uruburu said lifeguards’ bluff contacts with visitors have gone down in the past year.

The Solana Beach Marine Safety Department also runs the largest junior lifeguard program in the county, with over 1,200 youth ages 7 to 15 participating in

grow, gradually fill in the soil. When they are 6 inches tall, thin out all but one or two of the shoots.

At this point, you can add a shorter variety such as “pompon.” Place two tubers in the same hole as your large variety. Place on top of the soil that has been added in the same manner as with the larger variety. Cover with soil and water thoroughly, and gradually fill in the soil as the shoots emerge. When 3 inches tall, thin out all but four of the shoots.

The display of dahlias will last all summer as you continue to pinch out the growing tip above the last set of leaves to promote bushy growth.

Fertilize the plants monthly with bulb fertilizer.

drop in. They did not contain dread, but magic.

Our local beach in the early 1960s was Newport Pier, and Dad would take us near there, to 22nd Street, aka Blackies, in honor of the bar that fronted the surf break. Blackies was a good wave, but when the winds funneled in, it was a spectacular one. Perfect.

Something in those winds brought all the senses into play. The sight of the ruffled ocean, clean and clear all the way to Catalina.

The smell of sage blowing in from the desert. The touch of the wind in your face. The whistling sounds and those made by the water droplets as they landed like hard rain behind each wave.

A coming Santa Ana was a source of great joy. That was before the great fires. With a circular firing squad of finger pointing, there’s enough blame for most everyone — the mismanagement of the for-

the eight-week program last year. The city also briefly hosted the junior lifeguards from the city of Imperial Beach last summer when it was unsafe for them to swim in their own water.

Uruburu said the junior lifeguard program has been a unique and effective means of recruitment, with over 75% of seasonal and fulltime staff coming through the program.

The department’s intern program also hosts 25 teens and young adults ages 16 to 19. Along with adjusted staffing, lifeguards are also

Water regularly, especially during dry periods. Cut blossoms frequently to bring indoors for a delightful summer display.

ENDLESS BOUNTY OF SPRING BULBS

All of our local garden centers will have a fresh display of spring bulbs, so look for caladium, African lilies, lily-of-the-valley, anemones, gladiolus and amaryllis. Armstrong staff member Susan E. Diviak was my guide in supplying our bulb planting information.

Armstrong Garden Centers' Carlsbad location is at 5702 Paseo Del Norte.

Jano Nightingale is a Master Gardener who teaches at the Pine Avenue Park Community Garden in Carlsbad. Contact her at janosgarden@gmail.com.

ests; vulnerable power lines hanging above what might soon be a scorched earth; the increase in the homeless population; ignorant people throwing lit cigarettes onto the street.

Here are two thoughts on improving matters:

• Make throwing a lit cigarette into the streets a jailable offense, accompanied by a $10,000 fine.

• Install fire rings in homeless encampments and clear the brush around them regularly. (While expensive, this is a thousand times cheaper than rebuilding an entire city.)

Regardless of what actions we take, Santa Ana winds will remain a fact of life for us who live in Southern California.

If we take necessary precautions, perhaps we can return to a time where they are anticipated as they once were — celebrated as something that cleansed our world, bringing with them the stoke of life, not the smoke of death.

pursuing a new Marine Safety Center to better accommodate their needs. In December, the City Council approved permits for a new 4,300-square-foot building at Fletcher Cove Park to replace the current 1940s-era facility.

“It’s an exciting time for us, it’s a new chapter. We have a huge beach, we have the prospect of a new Marine Safety Center, the prospect of adding new full-time positions … It is an important time to make sure that we’re meeting these benchmarks with other cities,” Uruburu said.

Creating a More Humane San Diego

San Diego Humane Society is in its final push to cross the finish line for More Humane: The Campaign for Animals.

One year ago, the organization launched the public phase of this ambitious fundraising effort to inspire $250 million in gifts to fuel its lifesaving work. To date, thanks to the generous support of the San Diego community, the organization has raised more than $220 million toward their goal.

More Humane: The Campaign for Animals invites animal lovers to make a life-changing impact for pets and wildlife by donating to San Diego Humane Society. As San Diego County’s primary provider of services to homeless pets, injured and orphaned wildlife and pet families in need, San Diego Humane Society is committed to keeping animals throughout our community safe — now and into the future.

At the same time, the organization’s innovative programs develop solutions to some of the most com-

plicated challenges facing animal welfare across the country, creating a better future for animals everywhere. This effort comes at a critical time, as shelters in California and beyond face the crisis of overcrowding.

Support generated through More Humane will help San Diego remain one of the safest places in the world for pets like Naya, one of the 40,000 animals who depended on San Diego Humane Society for care last year.

Naya had been hit by a car and was in desperate need of medical attention when she arrived at the shelter’s doors. She was suffering from a ruptured eye and a wounded leg as a result of the accident.

The team at San Diego Humane Society performed advanced surgery to remove her damaged eye, tended to her wounds and helped her heal. Then, they cared for her for more than three months before she found the perfect family.

Naya is healthy and thriving in a loving home

today thanks to support received through More Humane.

As the organization enters the final year of the campaign, the original goals remain the same:

• SAVE the lives of vulnerable animals while addressing the systemic issues that put their lives at risk.

• LEAD the field of animal welfare nationally to reduce suffering and save lives.

• BUILD by investing in infrastructure that protects our animals and welcomes our community.

• SUSTAIN the work of San Diego Humane Society to ensure animals are safe for generations to come. More animals in our community need support than ever before. San Diego Humane Society is committed to continuing to be our region’s largest safety net for pets and wildlife, now and into the future — but they need our community’s help. To learn more and get involved in More Humane, visit campaign4animals.org

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NAYA, who came to San Diego Humane Society after she was hit by a car, is healthy and thriving in a loving home today thanks to the More Humane effort. Courtesy photo/SDHS

SURFER HEADSTANDS while riding a wave at a local San Diego area break. Photo by Jeremy Francis

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