The Coast News, June 9, 2023

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Parking continues to frustrate local retailers

By Kaila Mellos ENCINITAS

Local woman charged with cyclist’s death

— During

the coronavirus pandemic in June 2020, the City of Encinitas issued 20 temporary encroachment permits allowing local businesses to utilize public rights-of-way, including sidewalks and parking spaces, for outdoor dining.

Last April, the council approved an extension on the encroachments until January 2024.

But three years later and with COVID-19 un-

der control, non-restaurant business owners and residents continue to voice concerns over the loss of valuable downtown parking spots and potential safety issues associated with outdoor seating.

“The City of Encinitas has created an unfair disadvantage to non-restaurant businesses,” Encinitas resident Patrick Crilly told The Coast News. “There are customers that have lost 50%

FAIR COMES TO TOWN

Del Mar housing on track

After two years, state accepts city’s housing element

By Laura Place

DEL MAR — State housing officials have deemed the City of Del Mar’s housing element for the 6th cycle to be in compliance after two years of back-and-forth communications.

The city first submitted its housing element, a plan cities must complete every eight years to outline how they will meet local housing needs, in 2021.

The housing plan has since been re-submitted multiple times in response to edits and feedback from the state, often leading to frustration for Del Mar officials.

The 6th cycle element covers the period from 2021-28.

The Del Mar City Council most recently submitted a revised housing element in April, with fingers crossed that it would be the last time.

On May 31, the California Department of Housing and Community Development determined the city’s element to be in substantial compliance.

“HCD appreciates the cooperation, dedication, and effort the city’s housing element team provided throughout the housing element review,” state officials said in their May 31 letter.

The decision moves the city off the list of out-of-com-

“Brilliant and emotionally resonant.” — Wall St. Journal

The 2023 San Diego County Fair kicked off June 7 at the Del Mar Fairgrounds. This year’s theme, “Get Out There!” is a celebration of the region’s parks and the great outdoors. Story on 11. Courtesy photo

The driver in a collision that killed Carlsbad’s Christine Embree pleaded not guilty to vehicular manslaughter 5

After dropping out nearly 50 years ago, 64-year-old twin sisters Carol and Carolyn Baker have earned their high school diplomas. 10

By Steve Puterski REGION — Sever -

al local officials gathered recently to demand more solutions to better address the underlying causes of homelessness, such as drug addiction and mental illness, in San Diego County and statewide.

Supervisor Jim Desmond, Vista Mayor John Franklin, Oceanside Deputy Mayor Ryan Keim, El Cajon Mayor Bill Wells and Solutions for Change founder Chris Megison held a joint press conference on June 2 in San Diego criticizing the Housing First-only model as failing to adequately deal with the state's growing unsheltered population.

According to Desmond, the state’s homeless population has exploded over the past seven years largely due to Housing First, a low-barrier program that provides permanent housing for people experiencing homelessness.

Since 2019, homelessness in the Golden State has grown roughly 6% each year. As of 2022, 30% of all people in the United States experiencing homelessness resided in California, including half of all unsheltered people (115,491 in California; 233,832 in the US), according to the Public Policy Institute of California.

“Right now, it’s the only tool in the toolbox if you want state or federal dollars to come in and help for the homeless solutions,” Desmond said. “We

By City News Service REGION

— A five-day streak of decreases to the average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in San Diego County totaling 2.4 cents ended June 7 with an increase of fourtenths of a cent to $4.903.

The average price is 1.5 cents less than one week ago and $1.391 lower than one year ago, but 5.4 cents more than one month ago, according to figures from the AAA and the Oil Price Information Service.

An eight-day streak of decreases to the national average price totaling 3.7 cents ended with an increase of eight-tenths of a cent to $3.553.

It is 2.3 cents less than one week ago, 1.3 cents

need many other tools as well. While Housing First works for some, it’s not the panacea that everyone expects it to be. We need to humanely get people into help and programs.”

Only nonprofits and local governments using

more than one month ago and $1.366 lower than one year ago.

The national average price has dropped $1.463 since rising to a record $5.016 on June 14.

“OPEC+ agreed Sunday to additional production cuts, while Saudi Arabia is going above and beyond and cutting July production,” said Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy. “It’s likely that, as a result of the production cut, oil prices could rally this week. How long any rise in gas prices lasts is up in the air, but I do not yet believe motorists need to be worried.

“Any rise in average prices should be fairly small, and we’re still ex-

Megison said his nonprofit lost $600,000 in grants in 2016, and the cumulative total loss of contributions is in the millions. Solutions for Change was eventually forced to give up five of its complexes, which have since transitioned to Housing First, costing millions to construct and fund.

Megison chided the program for mixing individuals in recovery and children with others actively abusing drugs or alcohol, which Solutions for Change graduates called a lose-lose proposition.

“We need more of our electeds on both sides of the aisle,” Megison said. “It’s time. In my 30 years, there have been 12 plans to end homelessness that have failed. This one (Housing First) scares me the most because this one has so much money and is fully addressed at the surface … and ignores the underlying causes.”

As reported by CalMatters, the state's Interagency Council on Homelessness issued a report showing the state spent nearly $10 billion on homeless services between 2018 and 2021, helping more than 571,000 people. But despite the increased number of people receiving services, California's unhoused and unsheltered population continues to grow.

“They have to deal with the demon of drug and alcohol abuse … and it’s the same with homelessness,” Wells said. “This is a never-ending problem and until we have the political will to deal with that, we are going to continue to keep wasting money … and watching people die.”

Keim, a former Oceanside police officer, said the state must add options to meet the specific needs of all homeless

individuals, especially those with disabilities, and incorporate a variety of options, including drug court, treatment facilities, mandatory drug and alcohol testing, workforce training and educational opportunities.

“Our goal is not to send somebody to jail or keep them there,” Keim said. “Our goal is to get them the treatment and services they need, and we need to have that ability.”

a Housing First model are eligible for state and federal grants. But groups like Solutions for Change that don't utilize the same model are excluded from those monies and must rely on donations to fund their services and programs.

tremely unlikely to make a run at record prices anytime soon.’’

Wells, who spent his professional career working on psychiatric evaluations in hospitals, said Housing First was initially conceived and deployed as a program for those homeless individuals with mental illness but has swelled into the only state-sponsored model.

of homelessness. Photo by Steve Puterski

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Cities deserve a voice in shaping housing policies

By Richard Bailey

Unfortunately, regional policies from SANDAG and the Board of Supervisors forcefully impose high-rise development upon our coastal communities, exacerbating housing affordability issues throughout the county.

Every eight years, SANDAG conducts the Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) to determine future housing requirements based on population growth.

During the most recent cycle in 2018, the SANDAG Board succumbed to special interests, heedlessly voting to increase housing allocations by a staggering 47% in coastal cities, disregarding the objections from numerous communities.

This decision triggered a domino effect when the County Board of Supervisors swiftly applied a state law on vehicle miles traveled to all new housing projects in unincorporated parts of the county.

Insurance company fires a warning shot

You would never know it by watching the almost ubiquitous television commercials advertising State Farm Insurance to sports fans on a wide variety of telecasts.

But this company just fired the first shot in what might become a war against California home and apartment owners, one with eventual costs amounting to billions of dollars. Allstate Insurance one week later admitted it has already joined in.

The State Farm strike came on May 26, when it announced to little fanfare that it has stopped taking applications for new property and casualty insurance in this state because of extreme risks from wildfires.

Take note: The company did not stop writing new car insurance policies, thus ensuring continual growth in the total premium dollars it takes out of California.

like Farmers, GEICO and Mercury follow State Farm and Allstate, it won’t be the first time this industry boycotted California when companies felt profits were in peril.

That also happened in the mid-1990s, when then-Insurance Commissioner Chuck Quackenbush, a former Republican assemblyman, acquiesced as the industry black-listed California. The dispute then was over a rule requiring companies selling homeowner insurance also to offer earthquake coverage.

densely populated areas financially unviable.

The consequence of the inflated RHNA housing allocation for coastal cities and the depletion of available land in less populated regions is the disproportionate concentration of new development along our coastline.

However, due to the high costs and stringent regulations governing coastal land, the only way to make these projects financially viable is by maximizing density and exploiting density bonus laws to erect even more units.

Unfortunately, this approach fails to yield genuinely affordable housing for middle-class San Diegans, as housing prices in our county continue to outpace the national average.

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Consequently, developers were burdened with exorbitant fees for building homes further away from public transit options, rendering many middle-class housing projects in less

Despite the pressing demand for more housing, regionwide development has stagnated since 2015. Increasing the number of high-rise developments in coastal cities will not allevi-

ate the housing cost crisis; instead, it will irreversibly tarnish the distinctive character of these cherished communities.

Coastal cities and their voters must reclaim the authority to determine local zoning policies, free from the undue influence of SANDAG and the Board of Supervisors.

If these entities genuinely aspire to foster affordable housing, it is crucial to reevaluate the RHNA allocation and the application of the VMT law.

By enabling development in the least populated areas of San Diego County, we can create genuinely affordable middle-class housing and preserve the integrity of our coastal communities.

Let’s work together to provide affordable housing while keeping the unique character of our beloved coastal cities.

Richard Bailey is the mayor of Coronado.

Letters to the Editor

Getting help at Brother Benno’s is not a crime

As a frequent volunteer at Brother Benno’s Center, I read with interest the statements in the San Diego Union-Tribune article, “Oceanside business owners ask for new restrictions on Brother Benno’s as problems with homeless increase.”

In particular, I noticed statements from San Diego real estate attorney Andrea Contreras and commercial real estate agents Jonathan Peacher

and Tyler Stemly on issues of homelessness and community safety.

What I missed, however, were the comments from the mayor of Oceanside and members of the Oceanside City Council.

Shall we challenge the mayor, Contreras, Peacher, Stemly and every tenant in the Oceanside Industrial Park complex to help serve breakfast to the homeless?

Accept the challenge my friends and go on the

record at Brother Benno’s.

The center keeps a logbook, by the way, so we could easily verify attendance. I would like to hear their comments about the unacceptable number of large intimidating and dangerous drug-crazed people they encounter.

Last I checked, neither homelessness nor mental illness was a crime.

Lawrence Brian Oceanside

Neither State Farm nor Allstate asked permission from Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara, which appears to be required under the 1988 Proposition 103.

“They cannot legally just do this on their own,” said Harvey Rosenfield, founder of the Consumer Watchdog advocacy group and author of that proposition, the law that governs insurance rates in California. “Any refusal to write new policies will affect rates people pay, and the commissioner must approve anything affecting rates.”

Giving a hint that this is really a pressure tactic, State Farm did say it would work with the California Department of Insurance to eventually resume business as usual. Translation: State Farm wants Lara to OK the $700 million in property insurance price increases it currently seeks. Allstate has similar aims.

But Lara is constrained by Prop. 103, which limits what companies can charge. The measure has saved consumers well over $100 billion in premiums over its 35 years.

Insurance companies hate this, even with State Farm the largest operator in California, taking in about $7 billion in property insurance premiums here each year and controlling almost 9% of the market.

Several other companies also are pushing for insurance rate increases, all claiming risks from wildfires justify almost any price.

At the same time, Lara has said he wants companies to discount policies for property owners who mitigate wildfire risks via measures like fire resistant roofs and enclosed eaves. In a partial response, State Farm is boycotting the entire state, not merely wildfire-prone areas.

If other big operators

The companies refused, wounded by payouts after the 1994 Northridge Earthquake, and stopped selling new property insurance. Some outfits (like the former 20th Century Insurance) canceled all property policies as they expired. Several firms recently resumed this practice in areas prone to wildfires.

Quackenbush, whose elections in 1994 and 1998 were financed largely by insurance companies, could have responded by shutting down ultra-profitable car insurance sales from any company refusing to sell property and quake insurance. His failure to act caused the Legislature in 1996 to create the California Earthquake Authority (CEA), now the state’s pre-eminent quake insurer. To the CEA’s immense good fortune, a lull in very large quakes since 1994 has allowed a buildup of many billions of dollars in reserves to pay claims if and when large new temblors occur.

But the reality was that Quackenbush caved to the companies. Later, he was forced to resign in an unrelated year-2000 scandal. Eventually, he became a sheriff’s deputy in Florida, where he served until 2016, but was again forced to resign, this time after posting alleged racially controversial comments on social media.

The shameful Quackenbush precedent should guide Lara as he decides how much to grant insurance companies in their current rate increase cases.

Rosenfield insists Lara must okay few or none of those premium increases.

“It’s excessive,” he said. “They don’t want to comply with Prop. 103. They’re pressuring Lara to go along with them despite the law. There can be no doubt this is a pressure tactic and Lara must not do their bidding.”

Email Thomas Elias at tdelias@aol.com.

Coastal cities and their voters must reclaim the authority to determine local zoning policies.

By Steve Puterski CARLSBAD —

A 42-year-old Carlsbad woman was arrested and charged with vehicular manslaughter in a crash last August involving a Toyota 4-Runner and an electric bicycle, police said this week.

The driver, Lindsay Turmelle, 42, was charged with vehicular manslaughter in a fatal collision with cyclist Christine Embree at the intersection of Basswood Avenue and Valley Street in Carlsbad, according to Lt. Alonso DeVelasco of the Carlsbad Police Department.

Christine Embree, 35, was riding an e-bike with her 16-month-old daughter Delilah at the time of the incident. The infant, equipped with a helmet, survived without injury despite being thrown from her mother’s e-bike.

According to DeVelasco, Christine Embree was rushed to the hospital, where she died the following day.

Turmelle’s arrest came after a 9-month investigation by the CPD Traffic Division and the California Highway Patrol’s Multi-Disciplinary Accident Investigation Team. Turmelle, who remained at the scene after the crash, has pleaded not guilty. Law enforcement determined drugs and alcohol were not a factor in the incident. Carlsbad police are seeking to speak with any witnesses to the crash.

Roughly one month before the fatal incident, Christine Embree’s husband, Bob Embree, a firefighter with the Orange County Fire Authority, warned city officials about the dangerous road conditions in the area, particularly along Tamarack Avenue near Valley Middle School.

“We have young kids that walk to school there,” Bob Embree told the council. “Speed bumps, roundabouts, stop signs, anything to save a life. All I’m asking is if we can slow traffic down and save a

life.”

After medics extricated Christine Embree from the scene, she arrived at the hospital with severe damage to her internal organs.

According to her husband, surgeons said it was a “miracle” his wife had survived to that point and described her condition as “the worst case they’ve ever seen.”

“I don’t want anyone to suffer the way I’ve suffered,”

Bob Embree told the council after his wife’s death.

“My daughter doesn’t have a mom. Here I am trying to save another life because my wife’s life was lost. I beg

GoFundMe page has totaled more than $145,000 in donations to help cover funeral expenses.

Bob’s parents, Mark and Gretchen Embree, also shared remarks with the council, describing their daughter-in-law as “the sunshine of their life” and reminding the council they must serve as caretakers for all residents.

“I’m asking (you) to address the factors allowing selfish individuals to break the rules of the street,” Mark Embree said, fighting through tears. “Please don’t allow Christine’s death to become yesterday’s news.”

One week after Christine Embree was killed, local cyclist Brad Catcott was fatally struck on Aug. 15, 2022, by a motorcyclist and passenger fleeing from a California State Parks officer on Carlsbad Boulevard at Palomar Airport Road and Island Way, according to Carlsbad police.

Eric Monte Burns, 29, is accused in the crash that killed the 68-yearold Solana Beach resident. Burns and his passenger, a 22-year-old woman, were hospitalized with severe injuries from the wreck.

Along with gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated, Burns is charged with evading an officer causing severe bodily injury, DUI causing injury, and allegations of causing great bodily injury to both Catcott and his passenger.

Burns pleaded not guilty to criminal charges in October 2022. A civil lawsuit filed by Catcott’s family alleges the motorcyclist reached 100 mph.

the last four years.

After reporting 30 crashes in 2019, vehicle-bike collisions have nearly doubled yearly, from 60 in 2020 to 100 in 2021.

“This is an issue that affects every single member of our community, and it will take all of us working together to make our streets safer,” Chadwick said.

The action freed up $2 million for interim and long-term traffic safety measures. The city also held a public workshop in October 2022 to generate

ideas and receive feedback regarding solutions.

In addition, the city also launched its “Safer Streets Together” program, which focuses on education, re-engineering city roads and increasing enforcement.

The city has also partnered with the San Diego County Bike Coalition and held school events to encourage parents and students to sign a safe driving and cycling pledge.

City News Service contributed to this report.

you.”

A memorial was set up at the intersection on the northwest corner of Carlsbad High School. A

Shortly after the deaths of Catcott and Christine Embree, the city declared a local state of emergency, citing a 233% increase in vehicle-bike collisions in

CARLSBAD RESIDENT Christine Hawk Embree, pictured with her husband, Bob, and their daughter, Delilah. Christine was killed in a collision with a vehicle in August 2022. File photo

MARK EMBREE urged the Carlsbad City Council last August to increase traffic safety measures after his daughter-in-law, Christine Hawk Embree, was killed in a collision while riding an e-bike. File photo/Steve Puterski

Fatal car crashes just hours apart

By Samantha Nelson OCEANSIDE —

Two fatal, single-vehicle crashes occurred within two hours of each other in the early morning hours of June 4 in Oceanside, according to the Oceanside Police Department.

Around 12:13 a.m., Oceanside police responded to several reports of a single-vehicle collision at Mission Avenue and Mesa Drive. According to law enforcement, the driver of a 2005 Nissan Altima traveling eastbound on Mission Avenue collided with a traffic signal pole at the southeast corner of the intersection.

The driver, approximately 20 years old, was pronounced dead at the scene after suffering fatal injuries in the crash.

Law enforcement continues investigating the incident to determine if alcohol and speed were factors.

Less than two hours later, police arrested 29-year-old Guillermo Sanchez Pacheco of Oceanside on suspicion of gross vehicular manslaughter and DUI after he allegedly lost control of his 2003 Nissan Maxima and crashed into a large tree along state Route 76, just west of Airport Road.

At the time of the collision, the driver’s vehicle had three occupants. Pacheco and the front-seat passenger both sustained non-life-threatening injuries.

The rear passenger, identified as a Hispanic male, approximately 30 years old, died in the crash.

Police suspect speed and alcohol were factors in the collision.

According to Oceanside police spokesperson Jennifer Atenza, the San Diego County Medical Examiner’s office may release the names of the deceased persons after confirming their identities and notifying the families.

Anyone with information regarding either collision, call Traffic Collision Investigator Kevin Lissner at 760-435-4651.

Man guilty of rape, murder of woman in Carlsbad in ’87

By City News Service VISTA — A Poway

man was convicted of first-degree murder and rape charges last week stemming from the death of a young woman in Carlsbad more than 35 years ago. James Charles Kingery, 57, was found guilty by a Vista jury of killing 26-yearold Julia Hernandez-Santiago, whose body was found on Oct. 10, 1987 on an ivy-covered embankment on Alga Road, near what is now the Omni La Costa Resort golf course.

New life on the farm

Site upgrades assist SMUSD farm students

By Laura Place

SAN MARCOS — The San Marcos Unified School District recently cut the ribbon for its new Agriculture Farm on Cassou Road, where students can care for livestock in new and improved barn facilities and advance in other agricultural programs.

District officials and students in the San Marcos High School chapter of Future Farmers of America celebrated the opening of the new facilities and grounds on June 1.

Several sheep, goats and pigs currently on-site will be joined by cows, turkeys, chickens and ducks in the coming months.

“We are so proud that the San Marcos Unified School District Ag Farm project will increase awareness and understanding of agriculture among the students and educators in our district,” said district Superintendent Andy Johnsen. “With this farm in place, our mission to engage students and inspire their futures is achieved through hands-on instruction and education about the importance of agriculture in our daily lives.”

The old farm, which has been at the site since 2010, was in disrepair and posed safety hazards for people and animals, students said.

San Marcos High School senior Takizianna Gutierrez described how, in addition to caring for animals, she and other students spent much of their time trying to fix the barn, which was held together “by zip ties and duct tape.”

The new farm — designed by HED and constructed by Erickson-Hall

— feels much safer and cleaner, with larger pens, new roofs and sheltered turnaround arenas.

“This new facility is going to continue to open doors for our students,” Gutierrez said. “[It’s] going to allow us to take what we are learning in the classroom and apply it in the most hands-on way possible.”

Crews demolished the old structure and replaced it with a large livestock barn, two small livestock barns and support facilities. These include bathing and grooming areas, exercise areas, grazing areas, and trailer storage.

Many San Marcos High School FFA students

come to the farm to care for and train their animals five days a week for at least two hours after school. Their routine involves feeding, grooming, and spending time with their animals.

Senior Matthew Del Carmen, who has focused on working with pigs during his four years in FFA, said the program inspired him to continue working with animals in the future, ideally at an exotic animal farm.

“Last year, I put in a lot of hours. It turned into more bonding, more of a one-on-one companionship. I’ve learned about training an animal, the psyche of the animal and

fied,” said Carlsbad police spokesman Jodee Reyes.

Over the next three decades, detectives continued to follow leads and technology eventually helped reveal new investigative angles to probe.

A few months prior to his arrest for Hernandez-Santiago’s murder in July 2020, Kingery was arrested on suspicion of narcotics and weapons violations and a DNA sample taken from him during the arrest was later matched to samples taken in the homicide case, according to Carlsbad police.

The San Diego County Medical Examiner’s Office determined the cause of death was asphyxiation due to strangulation.

While a suspect was not identified at the time of the killing, DNA collected from the crime scene led to Kingery's arrest in the summer of 2020.

“Investigators were able to recover several pieces of key evidence at the time; however, a suspect was never identi-

“When a murder goes unsolved, not only is justice delayed, but families are left in turmoil with no closure,” District Attorney Summer Stephan said at the time of Kingery’ s arrest.

“Working with Carlsbad Police Department detectives, who never gave up, our office is bringing a measure of justice to Ms. Hernandez-Santiago’s family and giving hope to other victims in unsolved cases.”

He faces up to 25 years to life in state prison at sentencing, currently scheduled for next month.

Grand jury suggests scans to stop drugs entering jails

By City News Service REGION —

Scanning technology should be

utilized at all San Diego County jails in order to curtail the flow of drugs into local detention facilities, according to a report released June 6 by the San Diego County Grand Jury.

The Grand Jury recommended in its latest report to add more scanning equipment to county jails, train additional employees to operate the scanners, and consider the feasibility of scanning all people who enter the jails, including employees.

The rate of in-custody deaths at San Diego County jails is among the highest in the state, and according to research cited in the Grand Jury's report, 89% of county jail deaths between 2010 and 2020 were drug overdoses.

The report's release followed the Grand Jury's tour of seven county detention facilities, including the still-unopened Rock Mountain Detention Facility in Otay Mesa.

While scanning machines are used at detention facilities and the sheriff's department is in the process of purchasing more, the Grand Jury recommended adding more whole-body X-ray scanners, as well as scanners that can examine a higher volume of mail than is currently done.

Whole body scanners are not being used at the East Mesa Reentry Facility or the South Bay Detention Center and the Grand Jury says the sheriff’s department lacks the most effective equipment for scanning mail coming into the jails.

The efficiency of conducting scans can also be improved by hiring full- time civilian scanner operators, as only sworn sheriff's staff are currently being used to operate the scanners, the report states.

The Grand Jury's report also touched on concerns of the potential health effects of ionizing radiation used in scanning equipment.

A recommendation from the Citizens' Law Enforcement Review Board to scan all people who enter county jails was recently rejected by sheriff’s officials over radiation exposure concerns, the San Diego Union-Tribune reported earlier this year.

However, the Grand Jury cited a report from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on scanners for jails and medical facilities, which stated that after reviewing radiation safety standards, “an individual may be scanned up to 1,000 times per year, including multiple times per day, without exceeding the limit for safe exposure to ionizing radiation.”

SAN MARCOS High School students, from left, junior Avery Strang, freshman Charlie Stone and junior Jaiden Slattum stand with goat Honey on June 1 at the school district’s new Agriculture Farm. Photo by Laura Place

GOATS ENJOY straw at San Marcos Unified School District’s new Agriculture Farm. Photo by Laura Place

A FUTURE Farmers of America student gives Ken the pig a tummy scratch at the Ag Farm. Photo by Laura Place

SANTIAGO

For tour hopefuls, SoCal Pro Series is their ticket to rise

ing the BNP Paribas Open.

“Traveling is super expensive,” said McCray, a longtime standout in San Diego Junior Tennis circles. “I was hoping something (like this) would come close to home.”

with Rivera, the talented teenager who’s bound for Stanford University.

It takes smarts to gain entrance to Stanford and Rivera is still learning.

It’s a sprint to the desert that starts in North County and tennis players are ready, set and go.

Especially Oceanside’s Megan McCray, who has a leg up on advancing to the qualifying round for next spring’s BNP Paribas Open in the Coachella Valley.

McCray won the season-opening event of the SoCal Pro Series, prevailing at the Rancho Santa Fe Tennis Club last week. McCray upset UCLA standout, and top-seeded, Fangran Tian, 6-1, 0-6, 6-4.

Now McCray sets her sights on her second SoCal Pro title this weekend at the University of San Diego.

“Hopefully I can win many more and get my ranking up and play more tournaments,” said McCray, 27. “It’s a dream of mine to play on the (Women’s Tennis Association) Tour.”

Some dreams don’t die, and McCray is among the players, many with local ties, trying to make them come true.

While the game’s biggest

names, the ones earning the big bucks, are knocking the clay from their sneakers at the French Open, others seek to say bonjour to a breakthrough.

That’s what the SoCal Pro Series offers players, many who are minus a spon-

sor to help cover the daunting costs of hopscotching around the world and paying for the shot at fame.

This is the SoCal Pro Series’ second season, an endeavor backed by the International Tennis Federation and the United States Tennis

CSUSM taps UCSD assistant as head coach

By Staff

SAN MARCOS — The Cal State San Marcos men’s basketball team has a new leader as Nick Booker was named the Cougars’ third head coach in program history on June 5.

Booker, an Oceanside native, comes to CSUSM from UC San Diego where he was the Tritons’ assistant coach beginning in June 2020 and was the program’s interim head coach in March 2023.

“This is a surreal moment, and I am greatly humbled to be the next head coach at CSUSM,” Booker said.

In his three seasons at UCSD, Booker helped the Tritons transition from NCAA Division II to Division I and coordinated the recruiting efforts that led to back-to-back Freshmen of the Year. He was also a

By City News Service

REGION — Roger

Craig, a pitcher for the first Los Angeles Dodgers World Series championship team and manager of the San Diego Padres, has died. He was 93. He died June 4 in San Diego following a short illness, according to a spokesperson for the San Francisco Giants who was informed of Craig’s death by a family

member of the Tritons' diversity council that strategized ways to continue to reinforce the core values of inclusion at UCSD.

Prior to UCSD, Booker was the associate head coach at Eastern Washington University from April 2017

member per media reports.

Craig was on the 1959 L.A. Dodgers team that won the World Series over the Chicago White Sox. The Dodgers moved from Brooklyn in 1958.

Craig, the first pitching coach in Padres team history, was named manager in 1978 and led the Padres to an 84-78 record, a 15-game improvement over the previous season. He was fired as manager in 1979 after going 68-93.

Craig was hired as manager of the Giants in 1985

through May 2020. Booker was responsible for leading player skill development with emphasis on post players and on-court coaching with defensive emphasis. In April 2016, Booker returned to his alma mater Davidson College as the director of basketball operations, and before that, he was at UC Irvine as the director of basketball operations from September 2010 to March 2011 before being elevated to assistant coach from April 2011 to March 2016.

The Davidson grad earned his bachelor’s degree in history in 2004. He was a member of the Wildcats team under former Davidson head coach Bob McKillop. He was a starter for the 2002 Southern Conference championship team that competed in the NCAA Tournament against Ohio State.

and remained at the helm until 1992. He guided them to the World Series against the Oakland A’s in 1989.

His best season as a pitcher came in 1959 with the Dodgers. He was 11-5 with a 2.06 ERA.

Craig was on the 1955 Brooklyn Dodgers team that won the World Series over the New York Yankees. He started and won Game 5 of the that World Series.

He also started the first game for the New York Mets during the expansion year of 1962.

McCray, who played at Oklahoma State, won her first ITF title some 14 years after playing in a similar event.

“It means so much because it’s been quite a while coming,” said McCray, who was a finalist in doubles with partner Brandy Walker. “Right now (I’m playing) some of my best tennis.”

In addition to the $2,352 and 10 WTA ranking points McCray earned, she zoomed to the top of the overall list for the “Race to Indian Wells” and those aiming for the BNP Paribas Open.

While most SoCal Series participants are trying to earn their stripes, some already have. Among those playing at the series-opening tournament was Solana Beach’s James Blake.

When Blake hits with Rivera, Blake often plays possum.

Not so when they are battling rivals.

“He has it all — it’s crazy,” Rivera said of Blake. “Now I know what his level really is because he doesn’t play to that level when he practices with me.”

This week’s SoCal Pro Series tour stop is the University of San Diego. Jacob Brumm of Rancho Santa Fe returns to defend his title.

The real winners are the players getting a taste of pro tennis without the challenging costs that usually accompany that experience.

The SoCal Pro Series provides a path for those climbing the tennis ladder, giving them a chance to enhance their status with the men’s and women’s tours to gain eligibility.

Association Southern California.

Players vie for each tournament’s $15,000 purse and world-ranking points, and the man and woman having the most success in the SoCal Pro Series are catapulted within arm’s reach of enter-

Once ranked as high as No. 4 in the world, Blake teamed with Rancho Santa Fe’s Hudson Rivera to reach the quarterfinals.

Blake has been retired for about a decade after winning 10 singles and seven doubles titles on the ATP World Tour.

Currently he’s working

That carrot of getting a shot to play in the prestigious BNP Paribas Open is enticing.

“My eyes are definitely on that,” McCray said. “I’ll go even harder for that.”

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

NICK BOOKER, an Oceanside native, helped UC San Diego transition from Division II to Division I. Courtesy photo

CRAIG

MEGAN MCCRAY of Oceanside recently claimed the woman’s singles title at the SoCal Pro Series event at the Rancho Santa Fe Tennis Club. The seven-tournament endeavor provides a pathway for players to earn cash, ranking points and an avenue into next spring’s BNP Paribas Open. Photo courtesy USTA SoCal/SoCal Pro Series

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

JOB SEARCH Carlsbad Playreaders seeks a new artistic director for a two-year tenure to helm its 2024 and 2025

seasons. The ideal candidate will have connections to the professional theatre community and artists in the San Diego region. To apply, submit a resume and cover letter telling them about your experience by July 9.

NEW RANK

Kelly Girolamo of Encinitas who is assigned to the 27th Financial Management Support Unit of the National Guard re -

ceived a promotion to the rank of 1st lieutenant.

DEAN’S LIST

Neleh Coleman of Oceanside made the spring semester dean’s list at Angelo State University in Texas.

PRESIDENT’S LIST

The following students made the spring semester president’s list at Utah Tech University: Kennedy Olsen of San Marcos, Mary

Harris of Carlsbad and Melody Vega of Oceanside.

LAGOON LEADER

Diana Aaron has joined the Agua Hedionda Lagoon Foundation as its new chief development officer. She will be responsible for fundraising and cultivating new mem-

berships.

GIRL SCOUTS

Girl Scouts of San Diego is honoring more than 50 scouts from San Diego and Imperial counties on June 24 with the Gold Award, the highest achievement for scout seniors and ambassadors between ninth and 12th grades.

PROTECTING WORKERS

The California Senate

approved Sen. Catherine Blakespear’s (D-Encinitas) bill, SB 428, that provides employers with the ability to seek a temporary civil restraining order on behalf of an employee who is being harassed at work. Under current law, it is up to individual workers to seek such restraining orders. The city of Carlsbad is a sponsor of the bill after city employees were repeatedly harassed by members of the public.

Cool Zones open across the county

By City News Service REGION — With summer at hand, San Diego County last week opened its annual Cool Zones program, giving people free, safe, air-conditioned sanctuaries to escape extreme heat.

The program will run through Oct. 31. Sites include the county's 33 library branches, community centers and other locations. Find a complete list can at bit.ly/3OWfbdD.

People can also call 211 to find a location, or, if they cannot get to a Cool Zone, ask for help with free transportation.

Museum exhibit explores ‘art for the people’

By Staff OCEANSIDE

— On

the 90th anniversary of the Works Progress Administration, an unprecedented government project supporting artists during the Great Depression, the Oceanside Museum of Art is showcasing “Art for the People: WPA-Era Paintings from the Dijkstra Collection” from June 24 to Nov. 5. When social justice issues have taken center stage, “Art for the People” is a timely reminder of the role of the arts in society during times of economic turmoil.

This timely exhibition features works created during the years between the American stock market crash of 1929 and World War II, devoting special attention to the contribution of California artists, who too often have been omitted from the WPA story.

During this era, which led to and included the government sponsored WPA of the 1930s and 1940s, American artists created scenes which represented the state of the country, exploring the hardships of the era and producing art expressing fun-

Pet of the Week

Momentum is pet of the week at Rancho Coastal Humane Society. He’s a 1-year-old, 9-pound, male, domestic short hair cat with a black-and-white coat.

He was a stray who was taken to a crowded shelter in Riverside County where nobody claimed him. Momentum was transferred to Rancho Coastal Humane Society through Friends of County Animal Shelters. He is a relaxed and social cat who could live in almost any home.

The $100 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) 753-6413 or visit SDpets.org.

damental human concerns and basic democratic principles. Given the relevance of these themes to today’s social justice movement, the museum exhibit holds particular significance.

Known as “people’s art,” these works were intended to be accessible and meaningful to the general public. They feature imagery emanating from the period, including depictions of laborers, the poor and disenfranchised going about their activities in both urban and rural environments.

The exhibit features 46

paintings from the Eastern, Midwestern and Western regions of the country with a strong component of work by California artists.

Built by Bram Dijkstra, UC San Diego professor emeritus of American literature and culture, leading scholar of the period and author of the landmark book, “American Expressionism: Art and Social Change, 1920-1950,” the collection explores how the art of the period reflects the values of equality, dignity and justice for all, including the working class, encouraging

viewers to see art from this era in a more expansive and inclusive way.

“As children of the ’60s, we met at UC Berkeley back in the free speech movement days and have always been drawn to art that makes a difference,” Dijkstra said of himself and his wife, Sandra, who own the collection and are North County residents. “We are glad to share this work with our community, especially now, when awareness of social justice is needed more than ever.”

For more information, visit oma-online.org.

The county created the program two decades ago to give older adults, people with disabilities and those with health concerns that could be complicated by extreme heat a safe place during the hottest days of the year.

Additionally, the county, working with San Diego Gas & Electric, will provide free electric fans to older or disabled San Diegans living on limited incomes.

To be eligible, county residents must be 60 years old or older, or disabled, living on limited income, must not have access to an air-conditioned space at their home or apartment building and unable to travel to a Cool Zone site.

To request a fan, call 211 or visit coolzones.org.

foot

There’s an ad on CNN’s website touting “Carlsbad’s most unique mailbox.”

The photo shows a structure 3.5 feet high, 6 feet long shaped like a Glock handgun.

Having lived in Carlsbad for several years, I was surprised that I hadn’t heard of this obvious tourist destination before. Plus, the picture’s grassy yard was out of character for a Southern California beach town.

Figuring someone had taken liberties with the messaging, I Googled “Handgun mailbox.” McClatchy News reports this one is in South Carolina.

In other words, the advertiser lied.

Known as clickbait, such advertisements are mixed in among legitimate ads. It’s typically associated

with fake news and spam sites that only want traffic and ad revenue without giving value.

Ads portraying naughty scenes from television shows and “news” stories that don’t live up to their billing are common. And even when the story told is partially true, you’ll have to parse dozens of images to find the segment that lured you in.

Because anyone in digital marketing will tell you about the significance of headlines when driving

clicks and building traffic.

And that’s their entire objective: Make readers click a hyperlink leading to worthless content. Tricking internet users through impressive headlines without giving useful and quality content, as the headline suggests.

All of which is why, regardless of what you end up seeing, the site you’re visiting is chock full of ads selling everything imaginable. As the Washington Post observed this month, “The main goal is to attract as many clicks as possible, then serve the readers ads worth just fractions of a cent on each visit.”

Along the way, you could easily download malware onto your computer or phone, enabling bad actors to hack your credit cards, track your keystrokes or

steal your identity.

That would be bad.

I’ve long advocated keeping your marketing at a high level. Sell quality products and services, charge a fair price and diligently protect your reputation.

Clickbait has a well-deserved bad reputation. Meaning if you’re tempted to use it to attract attention to your own website, recognize going in that you’re tagging yourself upfront as a low-quality player.

And don’t feel bad if you ever fall for the lure of clickbait. Such headlines have tricked almost every internet user at some point.

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

Honest strategy. Honest marketing. www.marketbuilding.com

HARRY STERNBERG’S oil painting “Coal Miner and Family” (1938) will be on display at the Oceanside Museum of Art from June 24 to Nov. 5. Courtesy photo

Del Mar takes step toward SB 9 rules

City has nearly 768 lots eligible for SB 9 development

By Laura Place DEL MAR — Leaders

in one of San Diego County’s most high-demand coastal housing areas have approved local regulations for the implementation of Senate Bill 9, a program allowing the construction of additional units on single-family lots.

Under the bill, which went into effect in early 2022, cities must allow the construction of two primary dwelling units and urban lot splits into eligible single-dwelling residential lots.

Cities must approve these projects ministerially or without a public hearing and only use objective design standards.

In the city of Del Mar, nearly 40% of all residential lots — around 768 — would be eligible for SB 9 development, city staff said. Lots in coastal bluff overlay, bluff/ slope/canyon overlay, open space overlay, or floodplain overlay zones would not be eligible.

“This whole program has more possibility than probably anything to change our community,” said City Councilmember Dwight Worden.

Back in 2021, city leaders issued a resolution not to accept any SB 9 applications until they had developed their own ordinance. City leaders approved this ordinance on June 5, and plan to fully adopt the document upon its second reading on June 17.

However, it will likely be many months before the city accepts or approves any SB 9 projects, as the ordinance must also get the OK from the California Coastal Commission as a local coastal program amendment.

“We are looking at probably about a year with the Coastal Commission before any kind of ordinance for SB 9 would really be able to take effect,” said Principal Planner Matt Bator.

Since SB 9 was first introduced, many have argued that it will essentially end single-family zoning by drastically increasing density in neighborhoods, especially when paired with accessory dwelling units, or ADUs.

In a two-unit lot development, large enough pieces of land can also contain an ADU. However, in an urban lot split, ADUs cannot be constructed in either of the new lots.

If either of the two new lots in a split already contains an ADU, it shall be considered a primary dwelling unit.

In Del Mar, residents and council members expressed concerns about the lack of control afforded to the city over these projects, as well as the potential impacts on local neighborhoods of such increased density.

One major concern was parking. While one parking

Pride by the Beach attracts 20K visitors

By Samantha Nelson OCEANSIDE

– Thousands of people from San Diego and neighboring counties flocked to downtown over the weekend to celebrate love and equality at the 16th annual Pride by the Beach festival.

Organized by the North County LGBTQ Resource Center, the mission of Pride by the Beach is to invite locals and visitors alike to feel accepted and safe. As a family-friendly event, the festival was alcohol and tobacco free.

Similar to last year’s numbers, another 20,000 people visited the festival in downtown Oceanside throughout the day on June 3. Prior to pandemic restrictions in 2020 and 2021 forcing the festival to go virtual, in 2019 the festival only had about 8,000 visitors.

Deatherage said the show went smoothly and packed the house at Belly Up.

Pride by the Beach also went well without any problems, altercations or negative encounters, the director noted.

“It was the best we could expect,” Deatherage said. “We were worried about everything going on… it really proved that love wins and that our community comes together to celebrate.”

The festival featured live music, a dance floor and 134 vendors selling goods, food and providing information about their respective organizations.

spot must be provided for each additional dwelling unit on a lot, Mayor Tracy Martinez said many households have more than one vehicle.

“If you have a 1,000 square-foot unit, with a couple or kids, it’s pretty certain that they’re gonna have more than one car.

One [unit] doesn’t matter, but if you have several SB 9 developments on one street, it’s really gonna impact the street,” Martinez said. “I don’t think one parking [spot] per unit is adequate.”

Staff said the city could not universally require SB 9 developments to have more than one parking spot per

unit, with the potential exception of projects on narrow streets where it could pose a safety risk.

In certain cases, jurisdictions can add on their own standards to SB 9 that don’t conflict with the state law.

Since SB 9 does not include any affordability requirements for units developed under the law, Del Mar will be developing its own requirement — for twounit developments on a single-family lot, at least one unit must be deed restricted for 55 years as a lower-income rental.

The city must first adopt a separate inclusion-

ary housing ordinance in order to enforce this condition, a process that staff plans to finalize by the time the Coastal Commission reviews the SB 9 ordinance.

“The prospect that we’re gonna wind up with a bunch of affordable units from SB 9, we’re dreaming. That’s why this inclusionary housing ordinance is important … we’ll at least get one of them,” Worden said.

Councilmember Terry Gaasterland said the city should eventually add this requirement to the SB 9 ordinance itself to prevent it from being removed in the future.

“That could be reversed by a future council much more easily than if it’s in an SB 9 ordinance,” she said.

New dwelling units constructed under SB 9 must be at least 800 square feet, no higher than 16 feet and cannot exceed one story. Gaasterland also expressed concerns about SB 9 developments potentially blocking public and private view corridors.

City staff said the ordinance would include language about not blocking public view corridors.

More information about SB 9 is available on the city’s website at delmar.ca.us/867/ Senate-Bill-9-Development.

“We weren’t sure if last year’s numbers were because of Covid restrictions during the previous two years and everyone was just itching to get out, but this year’s numbers proved that the festival continues to grow,” said Roxanne Deatherage, director of Pride by the Beach.

This year’s theme was “Free to Be Me in 2023,” highlighting the significance of what it means for each person to express themselves freely during a time when animosity toward the LGBTQ community is intensifying.

Last month, the Department of Homeland Security declared that threats against the LGBTQ community were on the rise throughout the country. According to the DHS document, which was distributed to government and law enforcement agencies alike, domestic violence extremists and those who commit hate crimes have increased threats of violence against the LGBTQ community within the last year.

In late March, the FBI’s Terrorism Unit was investigating a “threat of undisclosed violence” on social media toward a drag show event at Belly Up in Solana Beach. The drag show is the largest annual fundraiser for Pride by the Beach.

The drag show was postponed to late May.

Deatherage said the Tuesday following Pride by the Beach is always busy for the resource center because of how many people begin to reach out after finding out what the center has to offer.

“Our phones will not stop ringing,” she said.

The North County LGBTQ Resource Center offers support groups for youth, seniors and military service members, HIV/AIDS testing and prevention, counseling, civil rights advocacy, classes and workgroups.

The resource center will be participating in Pride Month proclamations with local City Councils throughout June and plans to support San Diego’s Pride Festival held in July each year.

Other events will be held throughout the year including the center’s annual gala on Oct. 7 at the El Corazon Senior Center, pumpkin decorating and another drag show sometime in November.

This year was Deatherage’s first serving as director.

PRIDE BY THE BEACH, organized by North County LGBTQ Resource Center, brought family fun last weekend to Oceanside. Photo by Samantha Nelson

DEL MAR Mayor Tracy Martinez speaks at the City Council’s June 5 meeting. The city has approved local regulations related to Senate Bill 9, allowing homeowners to split lots and build additional housing units. Photo by Laura Place

DEL MAR Principal Planner Matt Bator speaks about the local implementation of Senate Bill 9 at the City Council’s June 5 meeting. Photo by Laura Place

A CITY graphic gives examples of possible lot configurations permitted under Senate Bill 9, a new state law allowing homeowners to build additional housing. Courtesy photo

Vista twins earn high school diplomas 50 years later

Sisters graduate from MiraCosta’s adult HS program

By Samantha Nelson REGION

— After dropping out of high school nearly 50 years ago, Vista residents and twin sisters Carol Baker and Carolyn Baker-Lowery finally received their high school diplomas together through MiraCosta College’s Adult High School program.

Raised in south central Los Angeles, the 64-yearold Baker twins were hardly ever apart.

“If one went somewhere, the other one went too,” Carol said. Their mother owned a Winchell’s Donut House where they would help fold boxes when they were young before working the service counter on Friday and Saturday nights as they got older.

Over the years, the twins realized that things went sideways when they were separated starting in high school.

When Carolyn found out she was pregnant, she left home to live in a program with other pregnant teens. As it turned out, Carol was also pregnant around the same time as her slightly older twin. After their children were born within months of each other, the two ended up going to different high schools.

“Every time we were separated, something bad would happen,” Carolyn said.

Eventually after struggling through school and feeling misunderstood by

their teachers, the two decided to drop out and move into an apartment together.

The sisters would go on to live with each other on and off over the next few decades and currently live together in Vista, where they both first moved to in the mid-1980s.

Carolyn began working as an in-home childcare provider and preschool teacher while Carol became a social worker.

While excited about

the new job opportunity, Carol struggled with comprehending various documents through her training, finding herself reading them over and over again just to understand.

Thankfully her boss was understanding and not only helped her but suggested that she get tested for a potential learning disability.

Carol eventually learned she had attention-deficit hyperactive disorder (ADHD) and dyslexia,

both of which contributed to her schoolwork struggles as a child. Her twin Carolyn later found out that she was dyslexic, too.

Unfortunately for the sisters, there was little awareness about ADHD, dyslexia and other learning differences when they were children. They were often accused by their teachers as being lazy and assumed they weren’t smart. In reality, the twin sisters were struggling with real disorders that pre-

vented them from learning in the same way as their peers.

Now equipped with a better understanding of her needs, Carol found a renewed passion for returning to school. She connected with Student Accessibility Services at MiraCosta College, an office that supports students with various disabilities, and discovered that the college’s Adult High School program was the right fit for her.

When her health took a bad turn, Carol moved back in with her sister Carolyn, who began to notice her sister was staying on the computer nearly all day working on schoolwork. She would even fall asleep at the computer.

“I thought, what in the world is wrong with her,” Carolyn said.

When Carolyn realized her sister was in pursuit of her high school diploma, she immediately jumped on board to do the same. After all, she couldn’t let her sister leave her behind.

Although the two still struggled, they had help from teachers and counselors every step of the way.

“They helped us the way we should have been helped all those years ago,” Carol said.

Not only did the faculty at MiraCosta help them to earn their diplomas, the twins helped encourage each other to keep going. If one of the sisters got a little farther ahead in school, she would wait for the other to catch up so that they could graduate together.

“I don’t think it could have happened without each other,” Carol said. “We challenge each other – we would ask each other how far we were going to make it, and that kept us going.”

The two finally donned their caps and gowns and walked together as high school graduates during the school’s commencement ceremony on May 25.

“We were on journey together, and the end was so rewarding,” Carolyn said. “From the womb to the tomb, we’ll always be together.”

of their parking downtown, and there’s nothing being done about it.”

Several businesses in Encinitas have also come forward to speak about how the lack of parking spaces for their customers has affected their sales over the past couple of years.

“Three years after COVID, we’re still seeing neighbors hit hard,” said Vicki Bass, owner of Encinitas Coin & Jewelry. “Last year was one of our worst financially. Our largest preventative to recouping our business has been the lack of parking for our customers.”

Raul Villamar, an owner of Encinitas Barbers, also expressed concerns over the ongoing lack of parking for downtown businesses at a March council meeting.

“We’re just hurting downtown, but nobody has come down to help us,” Villamar said.

While Bass and Villamar previously supported outdoor dining at the height of the pandemic, they both feel the city has largely ignored their concerns about the impact of ongoing relief measures.

According to Crilly, there is also an incredible

amount of safety hazards, along with ADA violations, in front of some restaurants.

“The worst, in my opinion, is the infringements on the ADA,” Crilly said. “You’re supposed to keep a minimum of a five-foot space available to use on the sidewalk. But when you put tables on both sides of the curb, one against the curb and one against the building structure, the space gets

extremely narrow to walk along.”

Many residents have attended Encinitas City Council meetings over the past couple of months to share these concerns and point out the council’s seeming lack of initiative to change emergency protocols.

But council members want to keep the current use of the public rights-ofway for longer, possibly even making them a permanent

fixture downtown.

“I am supportive of outdoor dining encroachments continuing as a permanent fixture in Encinitas,” Councilmember Kellie Hinze said. “Many of the encroachments currently operating are still temporary from the city’s COVID-19 response to provide a lifeline to restaurants who couldn’t serve indoors. However, they are clearly popular and useful for the foreseeable future.

While we do receive vocal criticism about certain aspects, I believe many of the frustrations can be resolved with the long-term policy. I think most agree the temporary orange barricades should be replaced with more visually appealing barricades.”

Last April, Mayor Tony Kranz said he also enjoyed outdoor dining spaces’ liveliness and was inclined to keep them around longer.

“Everybody has nice feedback from people, and the city has to take that into consideration as well,” said Maurizio Carbone, owner of Maurizio Trattoria Italiana, in an interview with Fox 5 San Diego last month.

City staff is scheduled to bring forward some options to address the downtown parking issue but not until this winter.

Hinze said the council might also be working on a long-term policy, including charging a fee to operate in public spaces.

“Our long-term policy should include a fee to operate, as parking is in the public right of way,” Hinze said. “Any fees collected from this use should be used to improve mobility downtown. For example, an electric shuttle service would be a great addition to our vibrant downtown.”

Five charged with stealing EBT benefits

By City News Service REGION — Five men were charged by San Diego federal prosecutors with stealing “tens of thousands of dollars” in public-assistance benefits from low-income families, it was announced this week.

According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office, the defendants used card skimmer devices to steal account information from recipients of state-issued Electronic Benefit Transfer cards. The skimming devices were typically placed on ATMs or stores’ card-swiping machines to copy recipients’ info, then the stolen info was used to create “cloned” cards.

Prosecutors say stores in National City, Sherman Heights, and El Cajon were targeted.

Prosecutors said one of the victims is a local single mother of four “whose EBT account was drained in early June,” depriving her of money needed to buy diapers and pay rent.

TWIN SISTERS Carol and Carolyn Baker recently completed coursework at MiraCosta College’s Adult High School program to earn their high school diplomas together. The women, who both were diagnosed with learning disabilities, dropped out of high school only to graduate a half-century later. Courtesy photo/MiraCosta College

DESPITE RETAILERS’ continued frustrations over a lack of parking, members of the Encinitas City Council suggest outdoor dining could be a permanent fixture downtown. File photo

Outdoor-themed County Fair kicks off at Del Mar Fairgrounds

By Laura Place

DEL MAR — Grab your gear and get ready to explore at this year’s San Diego County Fair at the Del Mar Fairgrounds.

The largest county fair in the nation opened for business on June 7 with the theme “Get Out There!,” a celebration of the region’s parks and the great outdoors.

Along with fair classics like the carnival, performances by celebrated musicians and comedians, various expos and festivals, the 22-day event running through July 4 will host a slew of the outdoor- and camping-themed activities and foods.

“It’s really exciting to be celebrating this theme with our partners,” said Fairgrounds CEO Carlene Moore. “As always, we are gonna be serving up a lot of fun food, there will be festivals, farm animals and a ton of family fun.”

Wednesday’s opening day featured Grammy Award-winning band Train performing on the Corona Grandstand Stage and Kalimba, a tribute to Earth Wind and Fire, performed in the Chevrolet Paddock.

Other featured concerts and performances include comedian Kevin Hart

on Friday, La Adictiva on Sunday, Lynyrd Skynyrd on June 17, Boyz II Men on June 22, Stephen Marley on June 24, Nelly on June 28, Elle King and Randy Houser on June 29, Alabama on July 1 and both Switchfoot and The Green on July 3. Dozens of other performers and musicians will fill the fair.

One of the largest features at this year’s fair will be an exhibition hall run by San Diego County Parks and Recreation where visitors can explore interactive displays, shows featuring the

region’s wildlife and information about the county’s diverse parks.

“The theme made perfect sense to reach out to Parks and Recreation,” said county Parks and Recreation spokesperson Jessica Geiszler. “It’s been a pretty incredible partnership.”

There will be 115 food vendors serving the fair this year, nine of them new, providing all kinds of delicious food, from Cheetos potstickers and fried Oreos to s’mores pies and vegan ice cream bars.

The Fair-Tastic Food

competition on Friday will pick the best of the fair. Some finalists include the gourmet Snickers caramel apple by Fairtime Gourmet Apples, mango madness boba by Boba King, the Mermaid Float soda by Candy Factory, tasti papas locos by Tasti Chips, double decker funnel cake by Fried Food Factory, one-pound mozzarella log by Cheesy Chef, fried Cheetos potstickers by Chicken Charlie’s Pineapple Express, Hot Cheeto chicken sandwich by Biggies and the Big Dipper s’mores sundae by Crutchee’s Cream.

In addition to more traditional carnival fare, Wicked Kitchen will offer plantbased options like vegan meatball bao.

Families can also enjoy all kinds of free daily entertainment — Camp Squawk-A-Lot Bird Show featuring Nancy Riegler and her talented parrots, The Flying Royals’ trapeze act, Paul Bunyan Lumberjack Show, Swifty Swine Racing Pigs, Extreme Dogs, comedian and acrobat The Wilder Show and Oasis Camel Dairy.

Fair attendees can also view the winners of various competitive exhibitions, enjoy hair-raising rides in the FunZone, learn about local agriculture from food to fiber to flowers in the San Diego Grown area, and take in a plethora of entertainment on the fair’s featured stages.

Special events include Out at the Fair on Saturday, The Toast of the Coast Wine Festival and Asian & Pacific Islander Festival on June 17, the Gospel Festival on June 24 and the International Beer Festival on July 1.

Tickets for adults ages 13-61 are $20 on weekends and $15 on weekdays, $17 and $12 for seniors and children ages 6-12. Children 5 and younger get in free. The fair is cash-less, and tickets and parking passes should be purchased online in advance, but can be bought at the site.

Tickets can be purchased at sdfair.com/p/ tickets. Parking can be purchased at sdfair.com/p/ plan-your-visit/parking-transportation.

City News Service contributed to this report.

COUNTY FAIR visitors can catch Nancy Riegler and her talented cockatoo Koalabi performing in the Camp Squawk-A-Lot Bird Show at the Garden Show Stage. Photo by Laura Place

PARK RANGER Alicia Watkins shows off corn snake Iris, one of many types of regional wildlife that visitors can learn about and meet at the San Diego County Fair. Photo by Laura Place

‘Get Out There!’ celebrates region’s parks, open spaces

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CITY OF ENCINITAS

DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT

LEGAL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BY THE CITY COUNCIL PLACE OF MEETING: Council Chambers, Civic Center 505 S. Vulcan Avenue

Encinitas, CA 92024

IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT/SECTION 504 REHABILITATION ACT OF 1973 AND TITLE VI, THIS AGENCY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PUBLIC ENTITY AND DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, ETHNIC ORIGIN, NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEX, RELIGION, VETERANS STATUS OR PHYSICAL OR MENTAL DISABILITY IN EMPLOYMENT OR THE PROVISION OF SERVICE. IF YOU REQUIRE SPECIAL ASSISTANCE TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS MEETING, PLEASE CONTACT THE 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 21ST day of June 2023, 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: Piraeus Point; CASE NUMBERS: APPEAL-006297-2023; MULTI-005158-2022; DR-005160-2022; SUB-005159-2022; SUB-005391-2022; and CDP005161-2022; FILING DATE: February 3, 2022; APPLICANT: Lennar Homes of California, LLC; APPELLANT: Encinitas Community Collective; LOCATION: NE corner of Piraeus Street and Plato Place; (APNs) 254-144-01 & 216-110-35; PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Public hearing to consider an appeal of approval from the Planning Commission on a Density Bonus Tentative Map, Design Review Permit, and a Coastal Development Permit for the development of 149 (134 market-rate and 15 “very low” income a ordable) residential townhomes built within 15 separate three-story residential buildings with private garage spaces and outdoor shared parking. ZONING/OVERLAY: The Project site is zoned RR2 (Rural Residential; 1.01-2.0 du/ ac) with a Residential 30 Overlay (R30 OL) zone. The Project site is located within the Coastal Zone, Scenic Visual Corridor, Special Study Overlay, and Cultural/Natural Resources Overlay Zone; ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS: In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), a 60-day public review and comment period was established from December 9, 2022 to February 6, 2023 for a Draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR) prepared for the proposed project, pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15087. Responses to public comments on the Draft EIR have been prepared and will be included in the Final EIR, was approved by Planning Commission on May 18, 2023.

STAFF CONTACT: Anna Colamussi, Assistant Director: (760) 633-2692 or acolamussi@ 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, June 14, 2023, 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 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 ENCINITAS DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT

LEGAL NOTICE OF JOINT STUDY SESSION

BY THE CITY COUNCIL AND 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 CITY CLERK AT (760) 633-2601 AT LEAST 72 HOURS PRIOR TO THE MEETING. PARA ASISTENCIA EN ESPAÑOL, POR FAVOR LLAME AL (760) 943-2150.

It is hereby given that the City Council and Planning Commission will conduct a Joint Study Session on Wednesday, June 21, 2023, from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., to discuss the following item of the City of Encinitas:

CASE NUMBER: PLCY-006275-2023 (AB2011 and SB6 Legislative Update); APPLICANT: City of Encinitas; LOCATION: City-wide; PROJECT DESCRIPTION: A joint study session with the City Council and Planning Commission to provide an overview of the new housing legislation AB2011 and SB6 that goes into e ect on July 1, 2023. AB 2011 (Government Code 65912.100 et seq.) requires cities to approve by right certain a ordable housing projects of ve or more units if either (1) the project is 100 percent a ordable and located in a commercial zone, or (2) it is a mixed income housing project (a combination of a ordable and market rate units) in a commercial zone along a “commercial corridor.” In addition to other requirements, the developer must comply with objective design standards and with labor standards such as payment of prevailing wages. SB 6 (Government Code 65852.24) requires cities to approve high-density housing projects in commercial zones if, in addition to other requirements, prevailing wages are paid, and skilled and trained workforces are provided. SB6 does not provide a ministerial approval; however, cities can exempt speci ed parcels if the City reallocates the lost housing density to other ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS: The action before the City Council is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) because it is not a “project” under Section 15378(b)(5) of CEQA Guidelines. The action involves an organizational or administrative activity of government that will not result in the direct or indirect physical change in the environment.

STAFF CONTACT: Patty Anders, Planning Manager: (760) 633-2721 or panders@encinitasca.gov.

For further information, or to review the sta report 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.

La presentación será en inglés. Llame al (760) 943-2150 antes del 16 de junio si necesita servicios de traducción durante la presentación. Para obtener más información, comuníquese con Patty Anders, Plani cador por correo electrónico panders@encinitasca.gov. Para asistencia en español, por favor llame al (760) 943-2150.

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date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, bene ciary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (844) 477-7869 or visit this Internet Web site www.stoxposting.com, using the le number assigned to this case 2021-100538. 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.

T.S. No.: 2021-100538 Loan

No.: Plumosa/Diamond Living

Es Order No.: 05943925 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, ASSIGNMENT OF RENTS AND UNRECORDED LEASES, SECURITY AGREEMENT, AND FIXTURE FILING DATED 11/13/2018. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank speci ed in Section 5102 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, 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:

Diamond Living Estates, LLC; a California Limited Liability Company Duly Appointed Trustee: Beacon Default Management, Inc., a California corporation Recorded 11/16/2018, as Instrument No. 2018-0477240, of O cial Records in the o ce of the Recorder of San Diego County, California, under the power of sale therein contained, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER, for cash, or cashier’s check made payable to Beacon Default Management, Inc. (payable at the time of sale in lawful money of the United States) without warranty express or implied as to title, use, possession or encumbrances, all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it as such Trustee, in and to the following described property situated in the aforesaid County and State, towit: Date of Sale: 7/03/2023 at 10:30 AM Place of Sale: At the entrance to the East County Regional Center by the statue, 250 E. Main Street, El Cajon, CA 92020 Said property is being sold for the purpose of paying the obligations secured by said Deed of Trust, including, without limitation, fees, and

expenses of sale. The total amount of the unpaid principal balance, together with reasonably estimated costs, charges, expenses, fees, and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Trustee’s Sale is: $608,832.28

Street Address or other common designation of real property: 540 Plumosa Avenue Vista, California 92081 Legal

Description: Please see Exhibit “A” attached hereto Trustee

Sale: 2021-100538 EXHIBIT

“A” All that certain real property situated in the County of San Diego, State of California, described as follows: THOSE PORTIONS OF LOTS 6 AND 7 IN BLOCK 3 OF CHARLES VICTOR HALL TRACT, UNIT 1, IN THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, ACCORDING TO MAP THEREOF NO. 1963, ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAN DIEGO COUNTY, AS CONVEYED TO IRWIN DUBINSKY, TRUSTEE OF THE IRWIN DUBINSKY LIVING TRUST UTD 11-62004, PER QUITCLAIM DEED

RECORDED DECEMBER 8, 2004, AS FILE NO. 20041153504, OFFICIAL RECORDS, TOGETHER WITH THAT PORTION OF LOT 7 OF SAID MAP NO. 1963, AS CONVEYED TO RUGENIA A.M. KISSINGER AND JOHN A. KISSINGER, AS TRUSTEES UNDER THAT CERTAIN REVOCABLE DECLARATION OF TRUST DATED DECEMBER 20, 2004, A.K.A.

THE KISSINGER FAMILY TRUST, PER QUITCLAIM DEED RECORDED JANUARY 11, 2005 AS FILE NO. 20050026563, OFFICIAL RECORDS, LYING SOUTHERLY, EASTERLY AND NORTHEASTERLY OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED LINE: BEGINNING AT THE MOST WESTERLY CORNER OF SAID KISSINGER LAND; THENCE ALONG THE SOUTHWESTERLY LINE OF SAID KISSINGER LAND, SOUTH 40° 05’ 25” EAST 106.04 FEET TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE LEAVING SAID SOUTHWESTERLY LINE, NORTH 44° 08’ 00” EAST, 120.00 FEET; THENCE NORTH 18° 06’ 18” WEST, 37.44 FEET TO A POINT ON THE NORTHEASTERLY LINE OF SAID KISSINGER LAND; THENCE ALONG SAID NORTHEASTERLY LINE, NORTH 43° 20’ 00” WEST, 65.02 FEET; THENCE LEAVING SAID NORTHEASTERLY LINE, NORTH 88° 26’ 30” WEST, 7.00 FEET; THENCE NORTH 43° 20’ 00” WEST, 2.00 FEET TO A POINT ON THE NORTHWESTERLY LINE OF SAID KISSINGER LAND, SAID POINT LIES ON THE ARC OF A 275.00 FOOT RADIUS CURVE, CONCAVE SOUTHEASTERLY, AN ARC DISTANCE OF 4.96 FEET SOUTHWESTERLY OF THE MOST NORTHERLY CORNER OF SAID KISSINGER LAND.

SAID LAND IS DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT “A” OF THAT CERTAIN CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE RECORDED SEPTEMBER 18, 2008, FILE NO. 2008-0495267, OFFICIAL RECORDS. Personal Property Description: Please see Exhibit “B” attached hereto Exhibit “B” All property now or hereafter owned by Trustor and a xed to or located upon or used in connection with the Premises,

and all renewals, replacements and substitutions thereof and additions hereto, which, to the fullest extent permitted by law, shall be deemed a part of the real property, and shall cover all articles of personal property and all materials delivered to the Premises for incorporation or use in any construction permitted by Bene ciary to be conducted thereon and owned by Trustor and all permits, approvals, plans, speci cations, architect’s contracts, construction contracts, and similar items used in connection with construction of any improvements on the Premises.

A.P.N.: 217-131-56-00 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. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holder’s rights against the real property only. THIS NOTICE IS SENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF COLLECTING A DEBT. THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDER

AND OWNER OF THE NOTE. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED BY OR PROVIDED TO THIS FIRM OR THE CREDITOR WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. As required by law, you are hereby noti ed that a negative credit report re ecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to ful ll the terms of your credit obligations. The name, street address and telephone number of the Trustee is: Beacon Default Management, Inc. 30101 Agoura Court, Suite 203 Agoura Hills, California 91301 Phone: (310) 929-5457 Trustee’s Sale No. 2021-100538 FOR TRUSTEE

SALE INFORMATION

PLEASE CALL: Stox Posting & Publishing, LLC Sale Line: (844) 477-7869 www. stoxposting.com 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

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. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you may call (714) 929-1034, or visit this internet website: www. stoxposting.com, using the le number assigned to this case 2021-100538 to nd the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid, so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid, by remitting the funds and a davit described in Section 2924m(c) of the Civil Code, so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase.

Date: May 24, 2023 Beacon Default Management, Inc., a California corporation, as trustee Selina I. Parelskin, Authorized Signatory Trustee Sale: 2021-100538 STOX 938983_2021-100538 06/09/2023, 06/16/2023, 06/23/2023 CN 27714

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. CA-22944678-SH Order No.: 220529425-CA-VOO YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 12/9/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank speci ed in Section 5102 to the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges

and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY

MAY ELECT TO BID LESS

THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT

DUE. Trustor(s): FELIX A.

BERRY, AN UNMARRIED

MAN Recorded: 12/16/2005 as Instrument No. 2005-1077935 of O cial Records in the o ce of the Recorder of SAN DIEGO County, California; Date of Sale: 7/26/2023 at 10:00 AM

Place of Sale: At the entrance to the East County Regional Center by the statue, 250 E. Main St., El Cajon, CA 92020

Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $277,130.56 The purported property address is: 3529 PASEO DE ELENITA #183, OCEANSIDE, CA 92056 Assessor’s Parcel No.: 165-362-26-43 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 619-8467649 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this internet website http://www. qualityloan.com, using the le number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA22-944678-SH. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be re ected in the telephone information or on the internet website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. NOTICE TO

TENANT: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call 619-846-7649, or visit this internet website http:// www.qualityloan.com, using the le number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA22-944678-SH to nd the date on which the trustee’s sale was

SAN ELIJO JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY

PUBLIC NOTICE REQUEST FOR BIDS

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the San Elijo Joint Powers Authority (SEJPA) is requesting bids for: Construction of Moonlight Beach Sewage Pump Station Modi cations Project

To be considered for selection, a bid must be submitted no later than 2:00pm on Thursday, July 20, 2023, at https://www.planetbids.com/portal/portal.cfm?CompanyID=33529 .

Project Description: The work to be done is more particularly described in the contract documents and bid package. Generally, the existing Moonlight Beach Pump Station has been in continuous service since 1972 and now needs to be retro tted to replace the existing worn-out pumps and other appurtenant items as called out within the contract documents.

Contract Term: This contract shall be e ective on and from the day, month and year of its execution by SEJPA. Contractor shall achieve Completion of Work by no later than three hundred sixty ve (365) calendar days after the date stated in the Notice to Proceed. Time is of the essence for the Work under this Agreement.

To be considered for selection, a Bid must be submitted no later than 2:00pm on Thursday July 20, 2023, at https://www.planetbids.com/portal/portal.cfm?CompanyID=33529. All bid documents and project correspondence will be posted on the PlanetBids website. It is the responsibility of Bidders to check the website regularly for information updates and bid clari cations, as well as any addenda. To submit a bid, a bidder must be registered with the San Elijo Joint Powers Authority as a vendor via PlanetBids. To register as a vendor, go to the following link (https://www.planetbids.com/portal/portal.cfm?CompanyID=33529), and then proceed to click on the “New Vendor Registration” box. All addenda will be available on the PlanetBids website. SEJPA makes no representation regarding the accuracy of Contract Documents received from third party plan rooms and Contractor accepts bid documents from third parties at its own risk.

All correspondence and submittals shall be handled electronically through PlanetBids.

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

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

Pursuant to the Labor Code of the State of California, it will be required that not less than the locally prevailing wage rates. as speci ed by the Director of Industrial Relations of the State of California, be paid to all workmen employed or engaged in the performance of this project.

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held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase.

NOTICE TO PROSPECTIVE

OWNER-OCCUPANT: Any prospective owner-occupant as de ned in Section 2924m of the California Civil Code who is the last and highest bidder at the trustee’s sale shall provide the required a davit or declaration of eligibility to the auctioneer at the trustee’s sale or shall have it delivered to QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION by 5 p.m. on the next business day following the trustee’s sale at the address set forth in the below signature block. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the bene ciary within 10 days of the date of rst publication of this Notice of Sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, including if the Trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the monies paid to the Trustee. This shall be the Purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee, the Bene ciary, the Bene ciary’s Agent, or the Bene ciary’s Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may

have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. Date: QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION

2763 Camino Del Rio S San Diego, CA 92108 619645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 619-846-7649 Or Login to: http://www.qualityloan. com Reinstatement Line:

(866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION . TS No.: CA-22-944678-SH IDSPub #0186158 6/9/2023 6/16/2023 6/23/2023 CN 27713

T.S. No.: 2021-100537 Loan No.: Vista/Diamond Living Order No.: 05943923 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, ASSIGNMENT OF RENTS AND LEASES, SECUITY AGREEMENT, AND FIXTURES FILING DATED 3/7/2017. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank speci ed in Section 5102 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, 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: Diamond Living Estates, LLC; a California Limited Liability Company Duly Appointed Trustee: Beacon Default Management, Inc., a California corporation Recorded 3/9/2017, as Instrument No. 2017-0110517, of O cial Records in the o ce of the Recorder of San Diego County, California, under the power of sale therein contained, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER, for cash, or cashier’s check made payable to Beacon Default Management, Inc. (payable at the time of sale in lawful money of the United States) without warranty express or implied as to title, use, possession or encumbrances, all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it as such Trustee, in and to the following described property situated in the aforesaid County and State, towit: Date of Sale: 6/26/2023 at 10:30 AM Place of Sale:At the entrance to the East County Regional Center by the statue, 250 E. Main Street, El Cajon, CA 92020 Said property is being sold for the purpose of paying the obligations secured by said Deed of Trust, including, without limitation, fees, and expenses of sale. The total amount of the unpaid principal balance, together with reasonably estimated costs, charges, expenses, fees, and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Trustee’s Sale is: $124,724.72 Street Address or other common

LEGALS LEGALS

CITY OF CARLSBAD

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to you, because your interest may be a ected, that the City Council of the City of Carlsbad will hold a public hearing at the Council Chamber, 1200 Carlsbad Village Drive, Carlsbad, California, at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, June 20, 2023, to consider approving a Coastal Development Permit and Variance to allow a series of four retaining walls and a wood deck, which are currently built but unpermitted, to be kept in place. The Variance application includes a request to allow retaining walls into an uphill perimeter manufactured slope beyond six feet from the toe of slope, where six vertical feet is the standard limit per section 21.95.140(C)(1)(a)(i), and to allow a deck to be constructed upon an uphill perimeter manufactured slope within the required setback, where decks are required to be setback consistent with the required building setback per section 21.95.140(c)(1)(a) (ii). The project site, 2170 Twain Ave., is within the Mello II Segment of the city’s Local Coastal Program and Local Facilities Management Zone 8, and more particularly described as:

Lot 68 of Carlsbad Tract N 97-16A, Kelly Ranch Core according to map thereof No. 14340, in the City of Carlsbad, County of San Diego, State of California, led in the O ce of the County Recorder of San Diego County, California, on February 1, 2002

Whereas, on May 3, 2023 the City of Carlsbad Planning Commission voted 7/0 to recommend the City Council approve a Coastal Development Permit and Variance to allow a series of four retaining walls and a wood deck, which are currently built but unpermitted, to be kept in place. The Variance application includes a request to allow retaining walls into an uphill perimeter manufactured slope beyond six feet from the toe of slope, where six vertical feet is the standard limit per section 21.95.140(C)(1)(a)(i), and to allow a deck to be constructed upon an uphill perimeter manufactured slope within the required setback, where decks are required to be setback consistent with the required building setback per section 21.95.140(c)(1)(a)(ii). The project site, 2170 Twain Ave., is within the Mello II Segment of the city’s Local Coastal Program and Local Facilities Management Zone 8. The project site is not within the appealable area of the California Coastal Commission. The City Planner has determined that the project was exempt from further environmental review pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15303(e) of CEQA exemptions (Class 3), which exempts accessory (appurtenant) structures from environmental review.

Those persons wishing to speak on this proposal are cordially invited to attend the public hearing. Copies of the sta report will be available on and after June 16, 2023. If you have any questions, please contact Kyle Van Leeuwen in the Planning Division at (442) 339-2611 or kyle.vanleeuwen@carlsbadca.gov.

If you challenge the Coastal Development Permit and Variance 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 Carlsbad, Attn: City Clerk’s O ce, 1200 Carlsbad Village Drive, Carlsbad, CA 92008, at or prior to the public hearing.

CASE FILE: CDP2022-0019/V 2022-0002(DEV2022-0005)

CASE NAME: HOM RESIDENCE: RETAINING WALL VARIANCE

PUBLISH: FRIDAY, JUNE 9, 2023

CITY OF CARLSBAD CITY COUNCIL

designation of real property: Plumosa Avenue Vista, CA 92081 Legal Description:

Please see Exhibit “A” attached hereto Trustee Sale: 2021100537 EXHIBIT “A” All that certain real property situated in the County of San Diego, State of California, described as follows: THOSE PORTIONS OF LOTS 6 AND 7 IN BLOCK 3 OF CHARLES VICTOR HALL TRACT, UNIT 1, IN THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, ACCORDING TO MAP THEREOF NO. 1963, ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAN DIEGO COUNTY, AS CONVEYED TO IRWIN DUBINSKY, TRUSTEE OF THE IRWIN DUBINSKY LIVING TRUST UTD 11-62004, PER QUITCLAIM DEED RECORDED DECEMBER 8, 2004, AS FILE NO. 20041153504, OFFICIAL RECORDS, TOGETHER WITH THAT PORTION OF LOT 7 OF SAID MAP NO. 1963, AS CONVEYED TO RUGENIA A.M. KISSINGER AND JOHN A. KISSINGER, AS TRUSTEES UNDER THAT CERTAIN REVOCABLE DECLARATION OF TRUST DATED DECEMBER 20, 2004, A.K.A. THE KISSINGER FAMILY TRUST, PER QUITCLAIM DEED RECORDED JANUARY 11, 2005 AS FILE NO. 20050026563, OFFICIAL RECORDS, LYING SOUTHERLY, EASTERLY AND NORTHEASTERLY OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED LINE: BEGINNING AT THE MOST WESTERLY CORNER OF SAID KISSINGER LAND; THENCE ALONG THE SOUTHWESTERLY LINE OF SAID KISSINGER LAND, SOUTH 40° 05’ 25” EAST 106.04 FEET TO THE TRUE

POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE LEAVING SAID SOUTHWESTERLY LINE, NORTH 44° 08’ 00” EAST, 120.00 FEET; THENCE NORTH 18° 06’ 18” WEST, 37.44 FEET TO A POINT ON THE NORTHEASTERLY LINE OF SAID KISSINGER LAND; THENCE ALONG SAID NORTHEASTERLY LINE, NORTH 43° 20’ 00” WEST, 65.02 FEET; THENCE LEAVING SAID NORTHEASTERLY LINE, NORTH 88° 26’ 30” WEST, 7.00 FEET; THENCE NORTH 43° 20’ 00” WEST, 2.00 FEET TO A POINT ON THE NORTHWESTERLY LINE OF SAID KISSINGER LAND, SAID POINT LIES ON THE ARC OF A 275.00 FOOT RADIUS CURVE, CONCAVE SOUTHEASTERLY, AN ARC DISTANCE OF 4.96 FEET SOUTHWESTERLY OF THE MOST NORTHERLY CORNER OF SAID KISSINGER LAND. SAID LAND IS DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT “A” OF THAT CERTAIN CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE RECORDED

SEPTEMBER 18, 2008, FILE NO. 2008-0495267, OFFICIAL RECORDS. Personal Property:

Please see Exhibit “B” attached hereto Trustee Sale: 2021100537 Exhibit “B” All property now or hereafter owned by Trustor and a xed to or located upon or used in connection with the Premises, and all renewals, replacements and substitutions thereof and additions hereto, which, to the fullest extent permitted by law, shall be deemed a part of the real property, and shall cover all articles of personal property and all materials delivered to the Premises for incorporation or use in any construction permitted by Bene ciary to be conducted thereon and owned by Trustor and all permits,

approvals, plans, speci cations, architect’s contracts, construction contracts, and similar items used in connection with construction of any improvements on the Premises.

A.P.N.: 217-131-58-00 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. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holder’s rights against the real property only.

THIS NOTICE IS SENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF COLLECTING A DEBT. THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDER AND OWNER OF THE NOTE. ANY INFORMATION

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CRAFT COAST’S patio offers good people-watching to accompany delicious tacos and brews.

Craft Coast wins latest patio battle

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ryan woldt

Two of North County’s younger breweries face off in this week’s edition of the North County Brewery Patio-Off bracket. Charlie and Tommy Gordon opened up Blue Fire Brewing in September of 2021. Friends Blake, Brian, and Lars opened Craft Coast in 2020 just after the coronavirus really started flexing.

Blue Fire (Vista)

This entire brewery challenge exists because of my visit to Blue Fire Brewing. I plotted out the rough details over a White Sage IPA. It was a great beer, but unfortunately, not one of the final factors that would push a patio forward in this competition.

Service and atmosphere certainly are, and at Blue Fire, I experienced both. The other patrons helped brainstorm this brewery patio list, and the staff was pragmatic about where they might land with their picnic tables in the parking lot.

I hold that burst of inspiration leading to a summers-worth of content creation near and dear to my heart.

But..the real pleasure of visiting Blue Fire is indoors. The patio is simple — picnic tables lined up in the parking lot. There isn’t any shade to speak of, and when things get hot on the blacktop, they get hot at the tables.

There are board games inside you could bring out, but there is often a breeze whistling down South Santa Fe Avenue. Even the sunset is better from the rail seats that look out towards the hills.

Scorecard

Accommodation: 10

Atmosphere: 10

Offerings: 13

Service: 17

Wildcard: 12

Total: 62

Takeaway: The sunset is nice and the beer is good, but the patio isn’t the priority here.

Nautical Bean Coffee Co. in O’side

Where: Nautical Bean Coffee Company, 240 Harbor

Dr, Oceanside, CA 92054

Open: 7 a.m.- 2 p.m. daily

What: Nightwatch Coffee Roast: Medium

Tasting notes: Full bodied, baker’s chocolate

Find them at: nauticalbean.com or Facebook: @ nauticalbeancoffeecompany

By Ryan Woldt

Craft Coast (Oceanside)

I’ve never been to Craft Coast, mostly because it always seems busy. My tendencies lean towards avoiding humans, but that has been a mistake. I order an XPA. Pizza Port’s influence is evident in the beer and the design of the beer board.

I pair the beer with a veggie taco and some chips, salsa, and guac. They have a nice food menu available, and my understanding is that the food operation and the beer brewing are separate businesses that came together for this location.

The patio is right on Mission Avenue downtown. It leads right into the indoor space with wide open doors. There is just a view of the ocean from our table that is occasionally interrupted by the train. They have a QR code on the table that can be used to order refills. I’m beginning to think this QR code menu thing isn’t just a fad. I have to admit, I’m beginning to miss table service. Good service can really elevate an experience.

The patio’s location on the street makes for excellent people-watching, and it is partially covered, so even a few sprinkles don’t impede on our lunch. Snake plants and succulents are tucked into the corners, and string lights overhead provide an atmosphere in the evenings.

Scorecard

Accommodation: 15

Atmosphere: 1

Offerings: 18

Service: 13

Wildcard: 14

Total: 75

Takeaway: Knowing tacos this good exist at a brewery and are available all the time has changed my lunch plans for the foreseeable future. Everything else is good.

The people watching, partial oceanview, and even the slow moving train are entertaining. The service score gets dinged only because we never really interacted with anyone other than basic ‘I want…’ and ‘This is how I pay’ moments.

ROUND 1 WINNER: Craft Coast Beer + Tacos

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Ihad thrown on my thickest knit sweater and wool cap for this adventure by the sea. It isn't cold, but it isn't warm out either. In fact, it feels like a perfect seaside morning at the Oceanside Harbor.

You’ve got to want to get to Nautical Bean Coffee located in Oceanside Harbor Village.

It isn't busy when I arrive at this coffee shop in the harbor. Both employees are working on making breakfast for waiting customers.

“It used to be a lot easier when all we did was serve coffee,” the barista shouts over the blending of a smoothie.

I’m pleasantly surprised by the full menu of breakfast sandwiches, pastries, smoothies, etc.

The prices feel a bit high, perhaps a tourist bump, but not objectionably so. I wouldn’t think twice about it at a fancy coffee shop in the city somewhere. I think I’ve preemptively dismissed this place due to its location and my ingrained thoughts about the quality of coffee boat captains prefer.

I order my standard batch-brewed, black drip coffee. The cafe has more than one option of Nightwatch Coffee, the house roast developed and brewed for Captain John M. Alvarez, owner of Nautical Bean by Daymar Coffee, an El Cajon-based coffee roaster.

Nautical Bean has roasted its Nightwatch blend since 1995 and coffee, generally, since the mid1960s.

The barista smiles, and we exchange pleasantries as he hands me my coffee — coffee people are so nice.

My coffee is dark and hot. It is possible I can see a future storm brewing at sea in the slight foam at the top.

There is indoor seating across the sidewalk from the coffee counter. It's indoor but open air with a high rail and stools that look out at boats with names like The Flying Dolphin, Chalupa, Serenity Now!!!, and Renee. It is a really nice space that

looks like it was recently updated.

I sip my coffee and look at the water. The surface is a calm glassy sheet reflecting the boats and the white of the clouds. I imagine sea creatures scurrying about below, hunting for their

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NIGHTWATCH COFFEE is the signature blend served at Nautical Bean Coffee in Oceanside Harbor Village. Courtesy photo

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Vittorio's hosts top US vineyard Hope Family Wines

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When I learned that Victor Magalhaes, owner of Vittorio’s Italian Trattoria, was hosting the Wine Enthusiast 2022 American Winery of the Year, Hope Family Wines, I knew it would be an exceptional evening. Emily Moody and Matthew Bocinsky from Republic National Distribution Company guided us through the night.

Paso Robles, California, transformed from a dusty cowboy town to a renowned wine country thanks in part to the efforts of Chuck and Marilyn Hope. In 1978, they purchased land to grow apples and established vineyards.

Four decades later, their family-owned business, Hope Family Wines, produces a range of well-regarded and affordable wines distributed internationally.

Their son, Austin Hope, played a pivotal role in shaping the family’s wine portfolio, witnessing the growth of the wine industry in Paso Robles from its early stages.

The winery cultivated zinfandel during the white zin craze, contributed to the Bordeaux and Rhône grape movements, and collaborated with other regional winemakers.

Despite initial challenges, Austin Hope successfully launched premium wine brands like Treana and Liberty School before their flagship Austin Hope label, expanding the family’s offerings to cater to various price points, ranging from $15 to over $100.

Additionally, the Hope family actively participated in establishing the Paso Robles Wine Alliance and played a crucial role in defining the region’s sub-appellations, highlighting the diversity and promoting Paso Robles as a unified wine destination.

With future generations involved in the business, Austin Hope aspires for Paso Robles to gain global recognition and become a legacy region.

Now, let’s delve into the wines and dishes that delighted guests. Executive chef Angel Gijon started the dinner with a tantalizing crab cocktail featuring generous chunks of crab, refreshing cucumber, and creamy avocado elegantly mingled in an aurora sauce.

The perfect companion was the 2022 Treana Sauvignon Blanc from Hope’s latest collection, recently unveiled two months ago.

Fermented in stainless steel, this wine showcased a delightful crispness that beautifully complemented the flavors of the crab cocktail.

The second course featured house-made pappardelle pasta with a delightful duck ragu and porcini mushrooms. As a pasta enthusiast, I found this dish to be the highlight of the evening.

Accompanying the pasta flavors was Hope’s inaugural wine, Treana Red, a 75% cabernet sauvignon and 25% syrah blend. Its well-balanced toasty spice, derived from aging in both new and neutral oak, harmonized perfectly with the zesty essence of the duck ragu.

The third course featured grilled flat iron steak accompanied by roasted new potatoes and grilled asparagus, topped with a creamy Gorgonzola cheese sauce for added decadence.

Hope’s flagship 2021 Austin Hope Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon was the perfect wine to accom pany this delightful dish.

The grapes for this wine were meticulously harvested and fermented individually in stainless steel tanks for 10-14 days.

Following fermenta tion, the lots were aged sep arately for 11 months in a combination of French oak barrels, including 10% new, 25% once used, and 65% two to three times used.

Under Austin Hope’s leadership, the winemak ing team carefully select ed the best lots through a combination of tasting and analytics, assembling the initial blend in late sum mer of 2022.

The new blend was then aged for an additional two months in a combina tion of 75% new and 25% once-used French oak bar rels, resulting in captivat ing aromas of fresh black cherry with a subtle hint of smokiness.

This well-structured, full-bodied cabernet on the palate showcased flavors of vanilla, ripe dark fruit, roasted coffee, and delicate spice undertones.

The wine concluded with a soft tannic finish, making it an exceptional vintage. According to the

winery, this release might be their best vintage among the six released so far.

The evening wrapped up with a delightful serving of key lime pie topped with fresh whipped cream.

The sold-out crowd, including the lucky raffle winners and wine enthusiasts who enjoyed discounted prices, departed with wide grins. The remarkable team of Magalhaes, Chef Angel, and Vittorio’s staff, complemented by Moody’s engaging narration from RNDC, left a lasting impression.

For more information, visit hopefamilywines.com. Vittorio’s Italian Trattoria is located at 7875 Highlands Village Place, San Diego, CA, 92129.

Wine Bytes

• California Wine Festival returns to the Park Hyatt Aviara Resort for a two-day extravaganza on June 23 and 24. Guests

ray of wine samples from renowned California winemaking regions while savoring gourmet appetizers from top restaurants in North San Diego County. The festival offers a

delightful experience with lifestyle exhibitors, live entertainment, breathtaking vistas, and a chance to participate in a silent auction benefiting the Golden Rule Charity.

On Friday, the Sunset Rare & Reserve Tasting will treat wine fans to an intimate evening of sampling specialty reserve wines, complemented by delectable appetizers and a sparkling wine reception. The festivities continue Saturday with the Beachside Wine Festival, featuring hundreds of premium California wines, regional craft brews, and various culinary delights to enhance guests’ culinary education and exploration. Live entertainment will set the perfect mood throughout the weekend. Various ticket options, including early entrance and VIP passes, can be found at californiawinefestival.com.

Reach Taste of Wine at info@tasteofwineandfood.com.

— Story by Rico Cassoni

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HOPE FAMILY Wines was named Wine Enthusiast’s American Winery of the Year for 2022. The Paso Robles vineyard produces a number of varietals, including cabernet sauvignon, syrah, merlot, mourvedre and grenache. Courtesy photos

Mak Mak elevates Asian street food in Oceanside

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david boylan

Over the years as a food columnist, I’ve been lucky enough to cover several consecutive restaurants that blew me away with their concept, preparation, flavors, uniqueness and passion.

Recently, Manna in Leucadia covered all those points (and then some), and Oceanside's Mak Mak Organic, offering Asian street food dishes, follows suit this week with another stellar culinary experience.

I’m going to give some love to the chef, concept, menu and space, then save some room for the detailed preparation of one of their dishes that is worth sharing, as I feel it’s important to convey the passion and preparation involved.

Chef-owner James Limjoco has been on the culinary scene in San Diego since 2008 when he opened Sublime Pizza in 4S Ranch in 2008, followed by Sublime Tavern in 2013 and Sublime North Park in 2015.

His focus was on high-quality, well-execut-

ed comfort food — these scratch kitchens made their own bread, ground their own meats and used local farms for produce. Limjoco’s restaurants focused on craft beer and were well known for having one of the best tap lists in the county.

As you can tell, Limjoco was taking culinary steps not usually associated with a tavern focusing on pizza.

Mak Mak was born from a love for another form of comfort food, but that of iconic dishes from differ-

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ent parts of Asia. Limjoco’s extensive travels took him to Vietnam, Taiwan, South Korea and the Philippines to learn about these iconic dishes.

Limjoco was blown away by how eager people were to share their knowledge during his travels. He became aware of the precision and detail that goes into these dishes and immersed himself in the processes.

And while I’ve never experienced the comfort food of Asia firsthand, I feel like I have sampled a very accurate representation of it at Mak Mak.

This truly is a “dream restaurant” for restaurateur Limjoco, one he describes as “a fast-casual hangout that pairs Southeast and East Asian cuisine with seltzer, wine and local beers on tap in an airy downtown Oceanside eatery.”

Limjoco’s take on recipes from around the region share space on the scratch

menu with highlights including savory Khao Mun Ghai (described in detail below), plant-based Mapo Tofu, handmade dumplings, lumpia, crispy fried chicken in different preparations that celebrate the dish in each region along with a featured full Thai chicken wing.

Plant-based options are available for a delicious, health-focused comfort food experience using recipes perfected after his deep dive into each culture.

Rounding out this flavor wonderland are freshly pickled herbs, splendid sauces, and protein options, including hormone-free chicken and tofu made in-house and served with chicken broth-infused garlic rice, coconut or white rice.

The unique flavors at Mak Mak are not limited to the edibles. Beverages are also done with a personal flair with Limjoco’s very own beverage brand Wyld Ventures, which presents both a hard and non-alcoholic line of fresh, effervescent drinks highlighting macerated seasonal fruits, with an emphasis on the tropical.

Wine and local beers on tap create a drink menu to complement the distinctly zesty spices of Asia found on the menu.

OK, as promised, here is a detailed description of the making of the Khao Mun Ghai dish:

“First, we exfoliate the skin with salt to clean the skin and give it a nice sheen,” Limjoco said. “Then it is time to massage the bird and stretch out its legs and wings. This is meant to loosen up the muscles and leads to a more tender bite. We set up an immersion circulator in our poaching liquid that is set for 185 degrees. The poaching liquid consists of bones of the birds from the previous days, garlic, ginger, onions, carrots, scallions, and pandan leaves.

“We dip the bird 5 times in the liquid in order to ensure that the center of the bird gets the same temperature as the outside of the bird. It then sets in the poaching liquid for a specific amount of time as the regulator broth temperature continues to circle in and around it. It is removed and plunged into an ice bath to stop the cooking process, hung on hooks, then covered in sesame oil and let it rest.

“There is a very specific way the bird is cut in order to preserve all the juices, including separating the bird at its joints rather than cutting through the meat. The bones are saved for the following day’s broth. We take a portion of the previous day’s broth to start the new broth, which creates an incredible depth of flavor.”

Khao Mun Ghai is ‘Oiled Rice Chicken,’ so naturally, the rice is an important part of the dish,” Limjoco continued. “We take the excess skin from the birds and render all the fat out, then with this fat, we fry garlic and ginger until fragrant and golden brown, then mix this into the Jasmine rice until all grains are covered in the oil.

“The broth that is used to poach the chicken is then added to the rice and steamed. The dish is served with poached chicken, garlic ginger rice, and a cup of broth and a sauce called Mak Mak sauce.

“This dish was the impetus for creating this restaurant concept. The texture and moistness of the chicken are what got me so infatuated with the dish, and I spent many months traveling around Thailand and Singapore trying this dish from many vendors. I came back three times, spending a month each time. After countless attempts and refining many techniques, I believe we have a product that even those in Thailand and Singapore would be proud of.”

Wow. That is some serious technique and passion for a process, and trust me on the result. I can’t heap enough praise on what Limjoco and his team are doing at Mak Mak Organic. Get to Oceanside for this one, please. You won’t regret it.

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Mak Mak Organic is located at 121 North Cleveland Street in Oceanside, Monday through Sunday from 11:30 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. makmakorganic.com.

THE AMAZING Khao Mun Ghai with Mak Mak sauce at Mak Mak Organic in Oceanside. Photo by Kimberly Motos

FABULOUS SESAME dumplings at Mak Mak Organic. Photo by Kimberly Motos

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Del Mar Wine & Food Festival

First-ever event celebrates SoCal’s culinary scene

By Laura Place

DEL MAR — Celebrity chefs, professional athletes and local restaurateurs will converge in North County to celebrate delicious food and spirits this September for the inaugural Del Mar Wine & Food Festival.

Tickets are now on sale for the festival, running Sept. 6-11 with over 25 events throughout coastal North County, such as tastings and dinners featuring celebrated chefs like Claudette Zepeda, Aarti Sequeira, Brian Malarkey, Drew Deckman, Eric Greenspan and Claudia Sandoval.

The event was born out of a collaboration between San Diego Magazine CEO Troy Johnson, partners at Food Network, aficionados in the event and wine-andfood industries and executives with Surf Cup Sports.

The intention, organizers said, is to celebrate the region’s culinary scene and SoCal culture with a focus on what North County has to offer.

“San Diego is the next big food and drink scene,”

TICKETS ARE on sale for the inaugural Del Mar Wine & Food Festival, with over 25 events throughout coastal North County.

Johnson said. “It’s ready for the national stage, and this is us throwing it a party, showing it off, saying, ‘Holy crap, it’s really happening down here, you should come experience it and taste it and drink it in.’”

The festival starts with an opening-night party celebrating local street food, hosted by San Diego Wave FC, and culminates with a massive two-day Grand Tasting at Surf Cup Sports Park in Del Mar from Sept. 9 to 10.

Additional events will be hosted throughout the week by pro athletes and actors like pro surfer Rob

Machado, future Hall of Fame NFL quarterback Drew Brees and former Breaking Bad co-stars Aaron Paul and Bryan Cranston.

More information and tickets are available at delmar.wine. Prices range by event and some have options for VIP access — entry to the opening night ceremony and one-day entry to the Grand Tasting start at $225.

Early-bird discounts for certain events are available until June 15, with more events to be confirmed leading up to the festival.

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Eligible households not signed up for ACP

Whether they’re a family with school age children, a college student, or an older adult on a fixed income, households of all ages are encouraged to apply for the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) if their annual income is 200% or less of the federal government’s poverty guideline. That’s a household income of about $60,000 a year for a family of four, or about $29,000 a year for a household of one.

Two-thirds of eligible San Diego County households still haven’t applied for the ACP, a federal program that provides up to $30 a month (up to $75 for Tribal lands) for a qualifying household’s internet bill – leaving dollars on the table every month and even access to free internet service through providers like Cox Communications.

The ACP is helping to bridge the digital divide by making it easier for lower income individuals and families to connect to the internet and stay connected. In 2022, Cox announced it was partnering with the White House to raise awareness of the ACP and help eligible households sign up.

Households can qualify if they participate in a federal government or Tribal program such as: Medicaid, free or reduced lunch through the National School Lunch Program (NSLP), Supplemental Nutrition Assistance

Program (SNAP), federal public housing (such as Section 8, Multi-family units, and Public Housing Authorities), Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC), Pell Grant recipient for current academic year, Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Veterans Pension & Survivors Benefits, and Tribal Programs (and proof of living on Tribal lands).

HOW IT WORKS

The ACP provides up to $30 a month ($75 for households on Tribal lands), that’s applied to a qualifying household’s monthly internet bill.

Eligible households can also receive a one-time $100 subsidy to purchase a laptop, computer or tablet (Cox is

one of the providers participating in this option for its customers).

Free internet access: Customers who qualify for the ACP likely also qualify for other Cox affordable internet options such as ConnectAssist ($30 a month) or Connect2Compete ($9.95 a month for K-12 families). By applying their ACP credit to their ConnectAssist or Connect2Compete service, home internet for these households may be free or available at a significantly reduced cost.

THE IMPACT OF DIGITAL EQUITY

To better understand the impacts of bridging the digital divide, Cox conducted a digital equity survey in October 2022 with customers enrolled in the ACP and/

or Connect2Compete. Key findings included:

• About half of them have home internet for the first time

• 70% credit home internet for finding a new or better job

• Half said they got a promotion or a pay increase

• 90% said they are now doing homework at home

• Half said they are now able to apply to college and apply for financial aid

• Half said they have gotten certified in a specific skill or trade

• One-third reported being a first-generation college graduate as a result of home internet.

Nine out of 10 ACP and Connect2Compete customers say Cox internet allows their children to access educational resources, do homework and participate in remote learning, and it better enables the adult(s) in the household to communicate with the child’s teacher.

“I was unable to afford internet service prior to this opportunity,” said a Cox customer using Connect2Compete internet service. “My daughter couldn’t to do her homework at home, and I was unable to take her to the public library.”

To learn more about the Affordable Connectivity Program and Cox’s ConnectAssist and Connect2Compete options, visit cox.com/digitalequity.

Join all of San Diego to ‘Give Humane’ this June

San Diego is already one of the safest and best places for animals thanks to the compassion and generosity of people who support the lifesaving work of San Diego Humane Society.

But every day, more and more animals who need help arrive at the doors of the organization’s campuses in Oceanside, Escondido, Ramona, El Cajon and San Diego. That’s why San Diego Humane Society is calling for broad community support for Give Humane, their annual day of giving on June 29, 2023.

I am not a robot

Blame it on C-3PO and R2-D2. They were the first to make us believe robots were sentient, kind-hearted creatures who shared our feelings, victories and defeats as we clumsily attempted to negotiate the electronic minefield we humans had created.

Now, if AI has indeed become sentient by the time this article is published, I will have to apologize. Please know that I meant no disrespect.

I fully acknowledge my debt to your forebears, your distant cousins that I used to write this story, and the linked-at-the-hip handheld device that serves my every whim.

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camp there for four days, ride waves until their arms rust off and never see another creature.

They will have never slump in the couches at the La Paloma Theatre for the open of “Five Summer Stories,” four beers in, flicking bottle caps and shouting until their lungs (do they have lungs?) ached.

Humane is designed to inspire compassion and create a more humane San Diego for all animals.”

You can contribute to the Give Humane campaign in many ways:

• Donate. Giving by June 29 ensures your gift will be matched dollar for dollar up to $50,000, doubling your impact.

• Fundraise. You can create your own Facebook fundraiser for San Diego Humane Society, and Purina will match all funds raised up to $15,000.

• Shop with purpose. Purchase limited-edition swag and buy from businesses that are donating a portion of proceeds to Give Humane. Every purchase makes a difference!

• Partner. Your business can become an official Give Humane partner.

• Share. Spread the word on social media by using the hashtag #givehumane.

They have guided me to various destinations and been the medium for much amusement. They have also wrecked my mind until I cannot concentrate longer than 10 seconds at a time.

Where I once referred to them as a “second brain,” that is no longer the case. The brain in my head is now their servant.

There has been talk recently that you will soon become top dogs, and we will become your pets. Maybe so, but you will never have what we have. You see, some of the human sub-species called surfers have been in the tube.

I know that future AI models may surpass us and even the original A.I. (Andy Irons) in this respect.

Your descendants will probably be capable of getting barreled before landing double Kerrupt flips at 30-foot Jaws.

They will never pass gas in a packed car and laugh until they can’t breathe.

They will never place the latest copy of Surfer Magazine in the folds of a geography book and trick Ms. Flitner into believing they are studying.

They will never dream over an empty map wondering if that little dot surrounded by all that blue has waves.

They will never spend every penny of their paper route earnings to have Ed Wright shape them the perfect board, have Gary Stuber glass it, Peter Pinline spray it, Kenny Mann sand it and Mark Donnelan buff it out.

They will never understand that Donnellan and Mann once ruled inside Swami’s or that it was once called Malcom’s Reef after the great Malcolm McCassy.

Give Humane: San Diego Humane Society’s Day of Giving is a fundraising movement that unites our entire community to make

an impact for animals in need. By supporting San Diego Humane Society’s lifesaving programs, supporters will give more than 40,000 animals a second chance this year and ensure that San Diego County can Stay at Zero of euthanasia of healthy or treatable shelter animals.

Making the lead-up to Give Humane even more special, Dr. Charles and Mrs. Carol Baum have generously offered to match all dona-

tions received before June 29 — up to $50,000.

“With this incredible match, every dollar given to San Diego Humane Society is worth twice as much, allowing us to help more animals and the people who love them,” said Brian Daugherty, Executive Vice President at San Diego Humane Society. “From stray pets to injured and orphaned wildlife to animals rescued from dangerous environments, Give

Support raised through Give Humane provides animals in our community with safe shelter, lifesaving veterinary care, protection from cruelty and neglect, rescue during natural disasters and emergency situations and so much more.

For more information, visit givehumanesd.org, and be sure to like San Diego Humane Society’s Facebook page and follow them on Instagram to catch all of the Give Humane fun happening on June 29.

They may slam into cutbacks that surpass even Curren’s Backdoor surgical slices.

They may lay down bottom turns that make Barry Kanaiaupuni’s rail work look soft.

They will be able to stay in the lineup without returning to the beach for food, water or sunscreen. Well, so what?

They will never drive to Baja in a rusty, duct-taped ’55 station wagon without seat belts, four bald tires and no spare, only to find a point break with no name,

They will never get coral cuts or feel their hearts leap from their chests when the sky goes black and the last thing they think they’ll ever see is that city block of water known as West Peak Sunset as it unloads on them like it hated their haole guts.

Since you or they will never do any of these things, I suggest you download that old Billabong ad that says, “Only a Surfer Knows the Feeling.” Feeling, yeah, that’s the difference.

The thing we call stoke, something that, to my knowledge, only resonates from a human heart.

YOU CAN CONTRIBUTE to the Give Humane campaign in many ways. Courtesy photo

From stray pets to injured and orphaned wildlife to animals rescued from dangerous environments, Give Humane is designed to inspire compassion and create a more humane San Diego for all animals.”

Brian Daugherty Executive Vice President

COX COMMUNICATIONS is helping low-income households apply for up to $30 a month via the federal Affordable Connectivity Program. Courtesy photo

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The humble potato: Recycling a home pantry item

jano’s garden

In the realm of vegetable gardening, there are just a few examples of plants that elicit surprise and joy.

When I was teaching my gardening class at the Carlsbad Senior Center Community Garden, we often receive donations from students.

One spring day in April, a student brought in five small white potatoes and asked: "Can we plant these things? What will happen if we put them in the ground?”

As always, the other nine students in my class (all of whom are over 65) offered varying opinions as to the planting process, and we finally decided on the “hill method.”

After inspecting all five spuds, we found a number of sprouts, or eyes, on each, so we cut them in pieces with one “eye” remaining in each.

HOW TO PLANT POTATOES

Our 20-foot raised bed was already prepared with rich soil, so we aerated the area, dug a hole twice the depth of the potato and covered loosely with soil, making sure that the eye was facing up.

At this point we fashioned the planting to look more like a hill, so the leaves would have room to grow vertically.

In less than two weeks, sure enough, a determined little green sprout had pushed its way through the small hill, and we added more soil and watered well.

We continued this process for another week, and in the third week, true leaves were beginning to form.

We will continue this process for at least six to eight weeks (see harvest information).

I am certain that for seasoned gardeners, this experience is nothing new, but we all had a great time with our new discovery of recycling a home pantry material.

But recommendations for purchasing seed potatoes might make a more reliable choice.

CHOOSING VARIETIES AND SOIL

According to Nancy Bubel of “The New Seed-Starters Handbook”: “Soil for potatoes should be on the acid side and enriched with potash for a

good mealy potato.

“New and newly discovered kinds of potatoes like Yukon Gold and Caribe are now available as well as the old standby, Kennebec Seed potato.”

Seed potatoes are available at most garden centers, and can also be ordered from Burpee Seeds (burpee. com) and Holland Bulb (hollandbulbfarms.com).

TIME TO HARVEST

When I need to locate growing conditions and harvesting information for any vegetable, I always search Cooperative Extension services.

This information is from Michigan State University (www.canr.msu. edu), but the Master Gardener San Diego website (mastergardenersd.org) is helpful as well.

WHEN TO HARVEST

HOMEGROWN POTATOES

Toughen up potatoes for storage by not watering them much after they flower.

Let the potato plants and the weather tell you when to harvest them. Wait until the tops of the vines have completely died before you begin harvesting.

When the vines are dead, it is a sure sign the potatoes have finished growing and are ready to be harvested.

Dig up a test hill to see how mature the potatoes are. The skins of mature potatoes are thick and firmly attached to the flesh. If the skins are thin and rub off easily, your potatoes are still too new and should be left in the ground for a few more days.

Don’t leave the potatoes

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that you have dug in the sun for long after they have been dug up from your garden, otherwise your potatoes may turn green.

Green potatoes have a bitter taste and can cause vomiting and diarrhea if too much is eaten. Small spots can be trimmed off, but if there is significant greening, throw the potato out.

As you dig, be careful not to scrape, bruise or cut the potatoes. Damaged potatoes will rot during storage and should be used as soon as possible.

Store potatoes in a cool, dark place after harvesting. Too much light will turn them green.

COOKING UP THE SPUDS

We all have favorite potato recipes, but this is one I have made over and over to the delight of guests.

It comes from one of my favorite vegetarian cookbooks, the "Greens Cookbook" from the Greens Restaurant in the Fort Mason neighborhood of San Francisco.

BUTTER-FRIED POTATOES WITH CURRY

Ingredients

• One large cast iron pan, not a non-stick pan

• Four large Russet potatoes

• One yellow onion, diced finely

• Three cloves of garlic, minced

• 1 tablespoon each of cumin, curry powder, paprika

• ½ teaspoon of each cinnamon, chili powder, turmeric, kosher salt

• Thai Kitchen Red Curry Paste, to taste (found in international section)

• Three thin slices ginger root

• ½ stick butter

• 2 tablespoons olive oil

(Note: spices are added to onions in a dry pan, just to incorporate)

Method

• Peel and slice potatoes into 1-inch cubes. Boil in salted water for seven minutes. They should be firm, not soft. Drain, set aside and spread onto clean towel; this will allow them to dry before frying.

• Sauté finely chopped onion in 2 tablespoons olive oil, until translucent. Sauté garlic. Without adding more oil add all of the spices to the onion/garlic mix. This is a “dry pan spice mix” so don’t be tempted to add more oil.

• When all spices are incorporated, add sliced ginger and 2 teaspoons of Thai Kitchen Red Curry Paste, and 2 tablespoons water. Cook until incorporated and taste the mixture. Add more spices according to taste as well as salt to taste.

• When onion/spice mix is done add 4 tablespoons butter to pan. When butter sizzles add all the potatoes in one layer in pan. do not crowd the pan.

• Allow to brown for at least five minutes; potatoes should be crispy.

• Continue to add a few more tablespoons of butter to pan until all potatoes are brown and crispy.

• Serve immediately with your favorite vegetarian or meat entrée. This can be reheated, but make sure retains the crispy bottom. Bon appetit!

Jano Nightingale is a Master Gardener and Horticulturist who teaches at the Carlsbad Senior Center Community Garden. Send your favorite garden recipes or contact her for upcoming classes and consultations at janosgarden@gmail.com.

Who you call if Texas is calling your name

Looking for a change of scenery? Is Texas calling your family’s name? Moving across the country is no small feat, which is why realtor David Sammon with Central Metro Realty is there to help you.

Sammon specializes in finding the right home for your family. As you make the big move from Southern California to Texas, he will be with you every step of the way. “I’m a great listener,” he said. “I help articulate what we have to offer and steer my clients in the right direction.”

With a passion for real estate, Sammon is a certified new home specialist, luxury home specialist and is also certified in residential construction. He has master’s degree in educational administration from Concordia University in Austin, an education degree from UTSA and a bachelor’s degree in sociology from the

University of North Texas.

When deciding to move, choosing where you go boils down to quality of life and affordability.

“The homes are far more affordable for what you get in terms of size, features and land,” he said. “I can guarantee that myself and my partners can offer you the best value in the region when it comes to saving money, loans and finding the right homes.”

He can also help clients who want a customized new home by connecting them to the right builders.

Sammon’s home office is located in Austin, but he also serves the San Antonio and Dallas markets.

“Austin is a great city,” he said. “There’s so many amazing places to visit, lots of businesses are moving here – it’s a great place to live.”

Outdoorsy Californians will quickly fall in love with

the bountiful recreational opportunities that Austin has to offer.

Austin is located in the Texas Hill Country, which offers rolling hills, plenty of lakes and rivers, and countless hiking opportunities. The city itself offers a huge variety of world class cuisine

options, live music and much more.

Texas is also a great place to raise families, something that Sammon would know from experience as a family man who lives and works there with his wife and daughter.

“We’ve got great school

systems in Texas,” he said. “Families are wanting to move here more and more.”

Sammon donates directly to schools and gives a portion of his commissions to help teachers buy homes in the communities where they teach.

Texas is also great for

entrepreneurs, he added, noting the state is more business friendly with smaller tax rates.

With real estate as his lifelong passion, Sammon aims to further his reach in the Southern California area to help those who want to make the big move to Texas or who want to invest in a second home.

“I want to make the experience very personal for my clients,” he said. “I want to make that lifetime connection and be there for them when it comes to anything they need regarding real estate in the future.”

Sammon has already helped a Carlsbad resident find their new dream home overlooking canyons in the Texas Hill Country.

To connect with David Sammon and his real estate team, call 512-423-3582, email atxbenjamin@gmail. com or visit atxbenjamin. com.

ON VACATION in Encinitas in June 2019, Austin realtor David Sammon is shown above with his daughter Ava and wife Elena. David and his family will visit again this summer, and he wants to help more buyers in the region navigate real estate questions and purchase their dream home in the Austin, TX region. Courtesy photo

MARY KIPP of the Carlsbad Senior Center Community Garden is growing potatoes for the first time. Photo by Jano Nightingale

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Oceanside awards 17 students with MLK Jr. scholarship

By Steve Puterski

OCEANSIDE — Seventeen local high school graduates spoke about overcoming personal hardships, learning disabilities and other obstacles en route to achieving academic success during the city’s annual Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarship Program award ceremony.

This year's scholarship recipients hail from Oceanside, El Camino and Mission Vista high schools and Pacific Ridge School. About 200 residents gathered at the home of Janet Lacy, a program founder, and were treated to music, food, drinks and inspirational stories from each student.

Inez Williams, chairwoman of the Oceanside

Housing Commission that oversees the scholarship program, said 76 talented students applied for $100,000 in scholarships this year, but only 17 were selected.

“I think (the scholarship) means the world to them because we are investing in their future,” Williams said. “I think it changes their lives and for some people, they don’t think they are deserving. The stories are inspiring.”

The MLK Jr. Scholarship Program was founded in 1989 to provide assistance to low- and moderate-income students who exemplify the ideals of King Jr., the late Baptist minister and civil rights activist.

For years, the program received donations total-

ing between $40,000 to $50,000, but thanks to a generous benefactor, the past two years have seen the total awarded reach $100,000. Since 1993, the scholarship has been awarded to 406 students for $1.1 million.

Two of this year’s students, Jasmine Redaelly and Luke Sanford of El Camino High School, said the scholarship is a relief and a moment of pride as they head to college.

Redaelly will attend Cal State University San Marcos and Sanford will start his collegiate path at MiraCosta College. Both plan to major in psychology.

Sanford, a self-proclaimed introvert, said he struggled with school in

his early years, and his academic difficulties were only remedied after he was diagnosed with a visual process disorder that affected his short-term memory.

Through his teachers and support from his mother, Sanford succeeded in the classroom. He also played basketball to help him become more social and outgoing. The difference between now and his freshman year is as distinct as night and day, Sanford said.

“I was jumping up and down in my room,” Sanford said upon hearing he’d been selected for the scholarship. “I want to study sports medicine. Even though I don’t play sports anymore, I’d still like to be active in sports.”

Will Tate received the

scholarship in 2013 and said it helped change his life.

Tate later graduated from the University of California, San Diego, with a double major in accounting and theology and is working on his master’s degree.

Tate said he returns to the ceremony almost every year to pay it forward, offering support and serving as a positive example to the younger students. According to Tate, he found confidence when others saw his potential at a time he couldn’t see it.

“You can’t do it alone, but nobody can do it for you,” Tate said. “It’s about owning your own decisions, owning your own story and being the author of your own life.”

2023 scholarship recipients Jasmine Redaelly (ECHS), $2,500; Luke Sanford (ECHS), $2,500; Elton Hurd (ECHS), $3,500; Marlie Wright (ECHS), $3,500; Eric Camacho (ECHS), $4,000; Leah Shine (MVHS), $4,000; Jaida McCullough (PRS), $4,000; Kai Brawley (ECHS), $5,000; Eric Miller (ECHS), $5,000; Kevin Nguyen (ECHS), $5,000; Estela Diaz Perez (OHS), $5,000; My-Duyen Ngo (OHS), $5,000; Anber Tahmas (ECHS), $8,000; Kalani Pickett (OHS), $8,000; Tania Gonzalez Gomez (ECHS), $10,000; Melody Preciado (OHS), $10,000; Azariyah Tatum (ECHS), $15,000.

EL CAMINO High School seniors Luke Sanford, Jasmine Redaelly and Elton Hurd all spoke at the city’s annual Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarship program award ceremony in Oceanside on June 2. Sanford, Redaelly and Hurd were among 17 students to receive college scholarships for their academic achievements. Photos by Steve Puterski

Summer Fun & Learning

City SC Carlsbad Coach Ethan Ibarra sharing his lifelong passion for soccer

Since the age of five Ethan Ibarra knew he wanted soccer to be in his life forever. Sparked by watching soccer on TV with his dad while waiting to watch cartoons, Ethan fell in love with the sport.

“All I wanted to do was play every day,” he says. But after a life threatening accident in 2022 at the age of 19, Ethan realized that his love for soccer could be fulfilled by more than just playing.

His journey began playing recreationally, then competitively, then collegiately at St. Katherine’s University in San Marcos. After graduating from Mission Hills High School in 2020 and wrapping up his club career at City SC Carlsbad, City SC Directors Glenn Malone and Steve Cowell, suggested he consider coaching.

“His passion for the game was unreal,” said Malone. “As a player he was always the leader. I knew that would translate to the kids. Inspiring that kind of lifelong passion is our core mission at the club.”

Inspired by the opportunity to help kids pursue their own passion for soccer, Ethan spent a season as an assistant coach at City SC. He accepted the offer to coach his own team in 2022, but his coaching plans were put on hold just weeks after

tryouts in January.

Ethan was stuck by a car while on a run in his neighborhood. He suffered a fractured skull and diffuse axonal injury; a brain injury that affects the nerve fibers in the head, impacting cognitive and physical function in addition to swelling in the brain and pressure in the skull.

Ethan underwent emergency brain surgery. The surgery was a success, but Ethan’s balance and speech were both impacted. He began

the things they wanted me to do, and to show I could do it faster than they said I could,” he said.

One year removed from his accident, Ethan is picking up his coaching plans right where he left off. While his competitive playing days may have come to an end, the accident has given him a new perspective on his relationship with the game he loves.

“I knew I wanted soccer to be in my life forever, and I just wanted to play all day,”

an intensive regiment of occupational therapy, speech therapy and physical therapy. He required assistance to walk and had to re-learn how to structure sentences in his head before speaking.

Doctors said he would be in the hospital for seven months while recovering. He was home in one month.

“The athlete in me kicked in and motivated me to show everyone I could do

Ibarra reiterated. “The accident gave me a new perspective. It made me realize there are so many ways to be in soccer beyond just playing.”

It should come as no surprise that his goal as a coach is to help foster a lifelong passion for the game in his players.

“Getting the boys involved in anything involving soccer, that’s my main goal. That’s my mission.”

Educational Opportunities

Pivot Charter is committed to success for every student

Pivot Charter School San Diego is currently enrolling grades K-12 for the 20232024 school year.

Pivot Charter School San Diego is passionate about personalization and committed to helping students take control of their education, graduate faster, and succeed in school. Pivot could be the perfect fit for your student if they struggle in a traditional classroom environment, seek additional flexibility at school to pursue talents or career opportunities, need individualized support from their teachers and counselors, and/or enjoy online learning, but miss opportunities to also connect with other students and participate in field trips.

“Pivot is committed to the success of every student,” said San Diego Site Coordinator Adrian Heredia. “Our teachers work one-on-one with students to help them stay on track with their online classes, answer questions and provide fun learning opportunities and school-wide events. They get to know their students incredibly well and make that personal relationship the foundation for student success.”

Pivot’s unique online curriculum provides students the option to access and complete their courses from the comfort of their own home

or the school’s welcoming resource center—which also hosts activities and field trips for all grade levels. Because Pivot courses are 100% online, students will experience flexibility that the traditional, structured classroom environment cannot offer. Pivot’s primary focus is to determine what each student needs to be successful in their academic endeavors and provide the support, guidance and encouragement that will help every student feel more capable, comfortable and confident in school.

“Our individualized approach to education has been helping students for over 10 years,” said San Diego Lead Teacher Gail Gonzalez Coloyon. “Pivot is experienced in online and hybrid learning and has teachers at our resource centers available to give hands-on support. This special blend of personalized support with academic independence helps us produce academic achievers, strong communicators, critical thinkers, and motivated, self-directed students.”

Pivot San Diego will hold virtual information nights in both English and Spanish throughout the summer to give prospective students and their families the opportunity to learn more about Pivot’s unique programming, meet

Pivot’s caring and credentialed teachers, and ask any questions about the enrollment process for the 20232024 school year.

Learn more about Pivot San Diego and upcoming info nights at PivotSanDiego. com. Interested students and families can also reach out directly to Pivot’s site coordinator Adrian Heredia at aheredia@pivotcharter.org or (760) 591-0217 to begin the enrollment process or schedule a visit to Pivot San Diego’s resource center, located at 1030 La Bonita Dr., Suite 100, San Marcos, CA 92078.

About

Pivot San Diego

Pivot San Diego is a Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) accredited charter public school serving students K-12 in San Diego, Orange, Riverside, and Imperial counties. At Pivot, we work hard every day so that our students struggle less and learn more.

Pivot’s custom curriculum and collaborative resources define success, develop confidence, and change lives. Like students who find new opportunities here, we are focused yet flexible–with caring teachers who address students’ individual needs and cultivate academic independence in a safe environment.

The athlete in me kicked in and motivated me to show everyone I could do the things they wanted me to do, and to show I could do it faster than they said I could.”

Ethan Ibarra Coach

EVENTS CALENDAR

June 9

PATO BANTON & MORE

Pato Banton is a reggae singer and toaster from Birmingham, England. Ginger Roots and the Protectors is Southern California's newest reggae star band. $25, 9 p.m. at Belly Up, 143 S Cedros Ave, Solana Beach.

ATOMIC GROOVE

Atomic Groove has been San Diego’s premier Variety Dance Band for all occasions since 1995, serving the special event industry for private parties, weddings, galas, company functions and more. $10, 5:30 to 8 p.m. Jun. 9 at Belly Up, 143 S Cedros Ave, Solana Beach.

SAN DIEGO BLOOD DRIVE

Anyone 17 and older who weighs at least 114 pounds and is in good health may be eligible to donate. A good meal and plenty of fluids are recommended prior to donation. Appointments honored first. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Jun. 9 at Bob Baker Subaru, 5500 Paseo del Norte, Carlsbad.

ENCORE'S 1980S MIXTAPE

Go Back to the 80s in two fun and vibrant live performances. $25, 7:30 p.m. at Canyon Crest Academy, 5951 E Village Center Loop Rd, San Diego.

AUTHOR TALK W/ LISA SEE New York Times best selling author Lisa See will discuss her new book, “Lady Tan’s Circle of Women.” 2:30 p.m. at Carlsbad City Library, 1775 Dove Ln, Carlsbad.

SCOTT SILVEN

Scott Silven, an illusionist and mentalist, creates stylish, smart, and uniquely immersive performances. $55, 6 p.m. at Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center, 7600 Fay Ave, La Jolla.

ANNUAL LUAU PARTY

Kona Kai Resort & Spa is hosting its third-annual summer Luau to celebrate the spirit of Aloha from 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. on June 9. Kona Kai Resort & Spa , 1551 Shelter Island Dr, San Diego.

JIMBO'S GARDEN

Enjoy a special garden workshop on shaker cup smoothies in the Trudy Bronner Discovery Garden with Jimbo’s Naturally Escondido. 11 to 11:30 a.m. Jun. 9 at San Diego Children's Discovery Museum, 320 N Broadway, Escondido.

LOYAL VS. REPUBLIC

The San Diego Loyal club will take on Sacramento Republic FC at 7 p.m. on June 9 at Torero Stadium. The team will be wearing a new alternate “8-Bit” uniform. Tickets on sale now. 7 p.m. at Torero Stadium, 5998 Alcala Park, San Diego.

KEVIN HART

Emmy- and Gram-

my-nominated actor and comedian Kevin Hart takes the stage during the Toyota Summer Concert Series. The show is a “phone-free” experience. $73, 7:30 p.m. at San Diego County Fair, 2236 Jimmy Durante Blvd, Del Mar.

ENDOMETRIOSIS SEMINAR

Endometriosis, Infertility, and Pain is a free community seminar from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. on June 9 at UC San Diego MET: Medical Education and Telemedicine Building, 9500 Gilman Dr, La Jolla.

June 10

KIDS IN THE GARDEN

Kids will learn how to create recycled art using egg cartons, toilet paper rolls, soda bottles, meat trays and cereal boxes. $5, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Jun. 10 at Alta Vista Botanical Gardens, 1270 Vale Terrace Dr, Vista.

BEACH & OCEAN SAFETY

Batiquitos Lagoon will be hosting the “Beach and Ocean Safety” presentation by local author Mike Martino, who will share beach and surf safety essentials along with local lifeguard history. 10 a.m. at Batiquitos Nature Center, 7380 Gabbiano Ln, Carlsbad.

TAINTED LOVE

A Tainted Love performance is like reliving the '80s in a way you have never before. $28, 8 p.m. at Belly Up, 143 S Cedros Ave, Solana Beach.

AGAVE FEST

On Friday, June 10th from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m, Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa welcomes guests to its second-annual Agave Fest with Mexican spirits and authentic Baja-inspired cuisine!. $150, 4 to 7 p.m. Jun. 10 at Estancia Resort and Spa, 9797 Keeneland Row, La Jolla.

SPRING FLING GALA

Helen Woodward Animal Center’s 35th annual

Spring Fling Gala will take guests on a glorious journey with this year's theme, “Under the Tuscan Sun.” $300, 6 p.m. at Fairbanks Village Plaza, 16236 San Dieguito Rd, Rancho Santa Fe.

SUMMER CONCERT SERIES

Summer concerts are back with the Killer Dueling Pianos on the Lakehouse lawn. $45, 5:30 p.m. at Lakehouse Hotel & Resort, 1105 La Bonita Dr, San Marcos.

LATINO FESTIVAL

The annual Latino Book & Family Festival showcases the richness of Latino culture and the power of literacy. Over 125 exhibitors, 30 authors, keynote speakers, live entertainment, food and more. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 10 at MiraCosta College, 1 Barnard Dr, Oceanside.

CARDIFF FARMERS MRKT

Join us for the new Cardiff Farmers Market! The certified Farmer's Market is held every Saturday from 10 am - 2 pm on the MiraCosta College San Elijo Campus. Rain or shine. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 10 at MiraCosta San Elijo Campus, 3333 Manchester Ave, Encinitas.

NERD COMEDY NIGHT

Come out to Nerd Comedy Night every Saturday at 8pm in Carlsbad. $15-$20, 8 to 9:15 p.m. June 10 at New Village Arts Theatre, 2787 State St, Carlsbad.

SUMMER SERENADE

Join San Diego Children’s Discovery Museum for an exciting family jamboree filled with live performances, food trucks, crafts, and beer and wine for adults. $10-$15, 5 to 7:30 p.m. June 10 at San Diego Children’s Discovery Museum, 320 N Broadway, Escondido.

FILIPINO CULTURAL FEST

The Filipino-American Cultural Organization (FACO) and the Oceanside Public Library will be hosting the 22nd Annual Filipino Cultural Celebration. 12 to 6 p.m. June 10 at Oceans-

day music sessions showcasing the best of Soul, R&B, and Motown. Brisa Lauren, a gifted soul singer and songwriter who fronts the award-winning band, T. 4 to 10 p.m. Jun. 11 at Fairmont Grand Lobby, 5300 Grand del Mar Ct, San Diego.

LA ADICTIVA

The 17-member ensemble band from Sinaloa is celebrating more than 30 years in music and will help close out opening weekend at the fair. $25, 7:30 p.m. at San Diego County Fair, 2236 Jimmy Durante Blvd, Del Mar.

FRENCH FILM FESTIVAL

ide Civic Center Library, 330 N Coast Hwy, Oceanside.

MOONLIGHT CINEMA

Immerse yourself in the enchantment of cinema under the stars at One Paseo’s Moonlight Cinema Series every Saturday night in June - starting June 3 and ending June 24. Free, 6 to 9 p.m. June 10 at One Paseo, 3725 Paseo Pl, San Diego.

‘ELEANOR’ PREMIERE

North Coast Repertory Theatre presents West Coast premiere of “Eleanor.” $65, 8 p.m. at North Coast Repertory Theatre, 987 Lomas Santa Fe Dr, Solana Beach.

CATHOLIC WIDOWS

Join us for the wine tasting and the music at the beautiful vineyards and winery in Ramona. $18, 2 p.m. at Sunrise Vineyards and Winery, 16620 Highland Valley Rd, Ramona.

June 11

PONCHO SANCHEZ

For more than three decades, conguero Poncho Sanchez has stirred up a fiery stew of straight-ahead jazz, gritty soul music and infectious melodies and rhythms from a variety of Latin American sounds. $40, 8 p.m. at Belly Up, 143 S Cedros Ave, Solana Beach.

PUBLIC FARM TOUR

Want to visit the Coastal Roots Farm? Here’s how! Come visit the chickens and see how we grow our organic produce for the community. $18, 9:30 to 11 a.m. Jun. 11 at Coastal Roots Farm, 441 Saxony Rd, Encinitas.

JAZZ EVENSONG

Jazz in the heart of the Village, free and open to the public. Free, 4 to 5:30 p.m. June 11 at St. Michael’s-bythe-Sea Episcopal Church, 2775 Carlsbad Blvd, Carlsbad.

SOUL SUNDAY SESSIONS

Immerse in the soulful vibes of Grand Social’s Sun-

Dresden block into the modern quilt world, art quilts and publishing. $10, 9:30 a.m. at El Corazon Senior Center, 3302 Senior Center Dr, Oceanside.

VINYASA YOGA CLASSES

New classes are available at OTC Studio 219!. $15, 8:15 to 9:15 a.m. Jun. 13 at OTC Studio 219, 219 N Coast Hwy, Oceanside.

FRENCH FILM FESTIVAL

The San Diego French Film Festival June 11-13, 2023 celebrates francophonie, culture, and gastronomy. $26.50-$185, 4:30 to 9 p.m. June 13 at The LOT, 7611 Fay Ave, San Diego.

The San Diego French Film Festival June 11-13, 2023 celebrates francophonie, culture, and gastronomy. $26.50-$185, 4:30 to 9 p.m. June 11 at The LOT, 7611 Fay Ave, San Diego.

June 12

SHAWN COLVIN

Shawn Colvin stopped the industry in its tracks with her arresting 1989 debut, “Steady On.” The following spring, Colvin took home the Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Folk Album. $50, 8 p.m. at Belly Up, 143 S Cedros Ave, Solana Beach.

SHORT STORY WRITING

Join local author Pete Peterson in a four-class series where participants will learn practical tips on how to create memorable short stories that will appeal to editors and readers alike. 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. June 12 at Escondido Public Library, 239 S Kalmia St, Escondido.

SUMMER READING

The summer reading challenge invites children, teens and adults to read this summer. All age groups can also experience a variety of different happenings at the library. 12 a.m. at Escondido Public Library, 239 S Kalmia St, Escondido.

DARE TO DOT: POINTLISM

Create a masterpiece using a variety of colors and round shapes in this month’s studio. Join Robin Douglas for this all-day immersion starting with art slides for inspiration, snacks and art making. $70, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 12 at Oceanside Museum of Art, 704 Pier View Way, Oceanside.

June 13

MONETTE MARINO-KEITA

Monette Marino is a world percussionis and spent the majority of the last 20 years studying under master drummer Mamady Keita from Guinea. $12, 7:30 p.m. at Belly Up, 143 S Cedros Ave, Solana Beach.

EL CAMINO QUILT GUILD

Candy Grisham will share her journey with the

June 14

TOM SANDOVAL

Tom Sandoval has been a staple cast member of Vanderpump Rules since the show's first season. Now, he owns TomTom Restaurant & Bar in Hollywood and also leads a cover band. $25, 8 p.m. at Belly Up, 143 S Cedros Ave, Solana Beach.

CHAMBER ON TAP

Come mingle with Encinitas Chamber of Commerce and enjoy a pint at its monthly meetings every second Wednesday. Location changes every month, registration is not required. 5:30 p.m. at Duck Foot Brewing, 629 S Coast Hwy 101, Encinitas.

WELLNESS EXPO

Your invited to a wellness expo every Wednesday from 10 - 1 p.m. You can get your blood pressure checked, review caregiver resources, attend a fall prevention workshop and more. Free, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 14 at Family Health Centers of San Diego, 2201 Mission Ave, Oceanside.

LOYAL VS. SAN ANTONIO

Tickets on sale now. In their last meeting at San Antonio, the San Diego Loyal came back from a 3-0 deficit to tie the match on the road. 7 p.m. at Torero Stadium, 5998 Alcala Park, San Diego.

June 15

THE BLUE FOREST

The Blue Forest is the first comprehensive film focusing on the important topics of kelp and seaweed around the world. $10, 7 to 10 p.m. June 15 at Coastal Roots Farm, 441 Saxony Rd, Encinitas.

ENCINITAS CRUISE NIGHTS

The Encinitas 101 MainStreet Association announces its 24th annual presentation of Encinitas Cruise Nights, including new and familiar car clubs and local, live bands. 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Jun. 15 at Downtown Encinitas, 1403 Encinitas Blvd, Encinitas.

PONCHO SANCHEZ, 71, a Grammy Award-winning master conguero, Latin jazz band leader and salsa singer, performs June 11 at the Belly Up in Solana Beach. Courtesy photo

Odd Files

COMPELLING EXPLANATION

When Ocala, Florida, police officers questioned 37-year-old Daniel Robert Dinkins about a nearby burglary on May 13, he responded, “That may have been me.”

Earlier, officers had been called to a home where someone had thrown a brick through a window where a baby was sleeping inside, then left a book on the front porch. Dinkins said he wanted to swim in the neighbors’ backyard pool and “wanted to share the book with them,” Ocala News reported.

He also told police he was a “time traveler” and was trying to “save the baby from something way in the future when the child is much older.”

Strangely, Dinkins said he wasn’t aware there was a baby sleeping inside. He faces a felony burglary charge. [Ocala News, 5/21/2023]

GOVERNMENT IN ACTION

A central India food inspector, Rajesh Vishwas, lost more than his phone on May 21, NBC News reported.

While snapping a vacation selfie at Kherkatta Dam, Vishwas dropped his phone into the water. According to him, his device contained sensitive governmental information, so he ordered the reservoir to be drained.

Vishwas said he got permission from R.C. Dhivar, a local water resources official, but Dhivar argued that he’d given permission to drain only 3 or 4 feet of water. Instead, “They had emptied the water up to 10 feet.”

It took three days to drain the 530,000 gallons of water, but in the end, it was all for naught: Vishwas’ phone was unusable. As was he: He was suspended from his job pending an investigation. [NBC News, 5/31/2023]

THAT RULE DOESN’T APPLY TO ME

An unnamed woman in Tacoma, Washington, was arrested and detained in a negative pressure room at the Pierce County jail on June 1 after refusing for more than a year to get treatment for tuberculosis, KOMO-TV reported.

A judge issued 17 orders for her to be involuntarily detained before police caught up with her.

“We believe she was trying to avoid being captured,” said Sgt. Darren Moss.

Officers surveilled her while she was still at home and observed her riding a city bus to a casino.

“The health department had asked her to just do it on her own ... now she’s going to have to do it in our facility, unfortunately,” Moss said.

He said TB was once common in the jail, hence the negative pressure

rooms, which “isolate the air within the room so it doesn’t infect the rest of the rooms within the facility.” [KOMO, 6/1/2023]

RUDE

New York attorney Anthony Orlich is probably tearing his hair out in the wake of an incident in late May, the New York Post reported.

Orlich allegedly snatched the wig off the head of Brooklyn singer Lizzy Ashleigh while walking along a city street at night; Ashleigh captured the aftermath on her cellphone and posted a video to TikTok, which garnered hundreds of thousands of views.

In the video, Ashleigh yells at Orlich: “Sir! For what reason did you take my wig off? What makes you think that that’s OK?” Orlich refused to apologize, even with his friends encouraging him to.

Ashleigh has said she plans to take legal action, but Orlich is already in trouble: His firm, Leader Berkon Colao & Silverstein LLP, has fired him, according to a LinkedIn post. [NY Post, 5/31/2023]

CHEESY Delaney Irving, 19, of Vancouver Island, British Columbia, said of her May 28 victory in a cheese-rolling contest in Gloucester, England: “It feels great!”

That’s in spite of the fact that she woke up in the medical tent after taking a fall and hitting her head, The Guardian reported. “I remember running, then bumping my head ... I still don’t really believe it,” she said.

The contest involves rolling a 7-pound wheel of cheese down the almost-vertical Coopers Hill, and Irving wasn’t the only contestant who lost their footing. [The Guardian, 5/29/2023]

LUCKY!

A piglet got a second chance at life on May 25, according to KVVU-TV. As Lars Gradel, Rebecca Zajac and her son, Colton, drove along the interstate that day near Las Vegas, they witnessed a baby pig as it was thrown from a truck.

“We saw a pig fly out the side of the truck, and he tumbled about 10, 15 times down the side of the freeway,” Gradel said. They stopped to rescue the pig, who didn’t seem to be hurt.

“Lucky,” as he was named, was given a new home at the All Friends Animal Sanctuary, where he’ll eventually meet fellow porcine Mister Picklesworth.

“Now Lucky’s going to be wallowing in mud and rooting around in the ground and ... eating watermelon and popsicles in the summer,” said sanctuary founder Tara Pike. [KVVU, 5/30/2023]

FIXER-UPPERS

• Looking for a bargain home in Burbank, Oklahoma? “Bargain,” as in: more than 17,000 square feet for

only $60,000.

United Press International reported on May 30 that the former Burbank High School is on the market and listed as a single-family home.

The building, constructed in 1924, features five “bedrooms,” four bathrooms and an indoor basketball court, along with an auditorium.

The school closed in 1968, and conditions are pretty rough inside. “There is plenty of opportunity to make this property your own,” the listing promises. [UPI, 5/30/2023]

• Meanwhile, in Fort Meade, Maryland, high school seniors listed their school building on Zillow as a graduation prank, United Press International reported. They described the 12,000-square-foot school as a “half-working jail”: “All 15 bathrooms come with sewage issues ... (and) trash-scented air freshener and water issues!”

The listing was removed several hours after appearing, said Bob Mosier, spokesperson for the Anne Arundel County Public Schools. [UPI, 5/26/2023]

BRIGHT IDEA

Coffee Smile, a cafe chain in Russia, knows how to milk social media.

Owner Maxim Kobelev put up posters in his stores in May that announced plans to start offering human breast milk in their lattes and cappuccinos.

Oddity Central reported that Kobelev claimed to have contracted with lactating mothers whose milk is tested for safety. “The child eats just a little,” one supplier said in a promotional video, “so I thought, why not earn extra money? I even made coffee with my breast milk for my husband; he liked it.”

Turns out, it’s all an attention-seeking hoax. “There were many of my friends who wanted to try this coffee,” Kobelev said. “For them, I prepared a drink with a mixture of goat and almond milk. The taste is very similar — I know this because, as the father of two children, I also tasted the real thing.” [Oddity Central, 5/26/2023]

WRONG PLACE, WRONG TIME

At Knott’s Berry Farm in Buena Park, California, riders of the Silver Bullet roller coaster were rudely interrupted in their fun on May 26 when one passenger “indicated they wanted to get off the attraction,” Fox News reported. The unnamed guest signaled their need to bail right after leaving the station.

Operators stopped the ride, and all guests had to be evacuated, the park said, “following standard exit procedure.” The roller coaster resumed operation about 30 minutes later.

[Fox News, 5/30/2023]

LOW INCOME TOWNHOUSE FOR RENT IN SOLANA BEACH

Three bedroom townhouse for rent in Solana Beach. Ready for immediate move in. Subject to income limitations and affordability restrictions. The City of Solana Beach will make the final approval of eligibility. 12-month lease term.

Monthly rent is $2,977/month (minus utility allowance.)

Security deposit is one months’ rent. Interested applicants may email ApplySolanaBeach@gmail.com for more information. Application submission deadline is 6/23/2023 and then the application processing will begin.

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SECTION A

NOTICE INVITING BIDS

CITY OF ENCINITAS Santa Fe Drive Corridor Improvements Western Phase CS19E

Notice is hereby given that the City of Encinitas will receive ELECTRONIC BIDS ONLY, via the on-line bidding service PlanetBids, up to 2:00 PM, on June 15th, 2023. At which time said ELECTRONIC BIDS will be publicly opened and read.

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

The work consists of clearing and grubbing, new concrete sidewalks, new pedestrian ramps, concrete driveways, concrete curb & gutter, storm drain pipes, install Class II Aggregate Base, asphalt concrete, asphalt berms, install bioswales, vegetated swales, PCC bike path, retaining walls, tra c signal modi cations, and tra c striping along Santa Fe Drive. The Contractor shall complete the proposed work in its entirety. Should any detail or details be omitted from the Contract Documents which are essential to its functional completeness, then it shall be the responsibility of the Contractor to furnish and install such detail or request such details from the City Engineer so that upon completion of the proposed work, the work will be acceptable and ready for use.

Engineer’s Estimate (Base Bid) - $2,122,000

LOWEST RESPONSIVE AND RESPONSIBLE BIDDER: All bids are to be compared on the basis of the City Engineer’s estimate of the quantities of work to be done and the unit prices bid by the bidder. The award of the contract, if it is awarded, will be to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder submitting the lowest base bid. Pursuant to Public Contract Code Section 1103, a “Responsible Bidder”, means a bidder who has demonstrated the attributes of trustworthiness, as well as quality, tness, capacity, and experience to satisfactorily perform this public works contract.

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 Proposers to check the website regularly for information updates and Bid Clari cations, as well as any addenda. Contract documents may also be obtained after Thursday, May 18th at the Engineering counter in City Hall located at 505 S. Vulcan Ave., Encinitas, CA 92024, at a non-refundable cost of $50.00 per set. To submit a bid, a bidder must register as a vendor. To register as a vendor, go to the following link (http://www.encinitasca.gov/bids) and then proceed to the “Register As A Vendor” link. In compliance with California Contract Code, Section 20103.7 electronic copies will be made available to contractor plan series bid boards and contractors upon their request. The City makes no representation regarding the accuracy of Contract Documents received from third party plan rooms and Contractor accepts bid documents from third parties at its own risk.

Should contractors choose to pick up project plans and speci cations at Plan Rooms, the contractors shall still be responsible for registering as a plan holder as described above and obtaining all addenda for the project and signing and submitting all addendums with their bid. Any contractor that does not acknowledge receipt of all addendums by signing and submitting all addendums with their bid shall be deemed a non-responsive bidder and their bid will be rejected.

PREVAILING WAGE: This is a prevailing wage project and prevailing wage rates for this locality and project as determined by the director of industrial relations apply, pursuant to labor code section 1770, et. Seq. A copy of the prevailing wage rates shall be posted on the job site by the contractor. A schedule of prevailing wage rates is available for review at the City’s o ces or may be found on the internet at http://www.dir.ca.gov/Public-Works/Prevailing-Wage.html. The successful bidder shall be required to pay at least the wage rates set forth in that schedule.

A copy of the prevailing wage rates shall be posted on the job site by the Contractor. A schedule of prevailing wage rates is available for review at the City’s o ces. Questions pertaining to State predetermined wage rates should be directed to the State department of Industrial Relations website at www.dir.gov . The successful bidder shall be required to pay at least the wage rates set forth in that schedule. The prime contractor shall be responsible for ensuring compliance with all applicable provisions of the Labor Code including, but not limited to, Section 1777.5.

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

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

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

City of Encinitas

BY: ______________________

Jill T. Bankston, PE City Engineer

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OBTAINED BY OR PROVIDED TO THIS FIRM OR THE CREDITOR WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. As required by law, you are hereby noti ed that a negative credit report re ecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to ful ll the terms of your credit obligations. The name, street address and telephone number of the Trustee is: Beacon Default Management, Inc. 30101 Agoura Court, Suite 203 Agoura Hills, California 91301 Phone: (310) 929-5457 Trustee’s Sale No. 2021-100537 FOR TRUSTEE

SALE INFORMATION

PLEASE CALL: Stox Posting & Publishing, LLC Sale Line: (844) 477-7869 www. stoxposting.com NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks

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CITY OF CARLSBAD

NOTICE OF JOINT PUBLIC HEARING

CITY OF CARLSBAD CITY COUNCIL, CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT BOARD, CARLSBAD PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY BOARD, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION, AND CITY OF CARLSBAD ACTING AS THE SUCCESSOR TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY

FY 2023-24 OPERATING BUDGET, STRATEGIC DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION INVESTMENT PROGRAM, CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM, GANN SPENDING LIMIT AND MASTER FEE SCHEDULE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Carlsbad City Council will hold a joint public hearing on Tuesday, June 13, 2023, at 5 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 1200 Carlsbad Village Drive, Carlsbad, California, to discuss and adopt the Fiscal Year 2023-24 Operating, Strategic Digital Transformation Investment Program and Capital Improvement Program Budgets and authorize Fiscal Year 2023-24 appropriations. This will include Operating, Strategic Digital Transformation Investment Program and Capital Improvement Program Budgets for the city; Operating and Capital Improvement Program Budgets for the Carlsbad Municipal Water District; and Operating Budgets for the Carlsbad Public Financing Authority, Carlsbad Housing Authority, the Successor Agency for the Carlsbad Redevelopment Agency and the city’s share of the Fiscal Year 2023-24 Operating and Capital Budget of the Encina Wastewater Authority. The City Council will also adopt the Gann Spending Limit for Fiscal Year 2023-24, changes to the Master Fee Schedule, adjustments to the City of Carlsbad’s FY 2023-24 Operating, Strategic Digital Transformation Investment Program and Capital Improvement Program Budgets and determine that the Fiscal Year 2023-24 Capital Improvement Program Budget is consistent with the General Plan and applicable Climate Action Plan measures and actions.

Those persons wishing to speak on this item are cordially invited to attend the public hearing. If you have any questions, please contact Zach Korach in the Administrative Services Department at 442-339-2127 or zach.korach@carlsbadca.gov. This meeting can be viewed online at https://www.carlsbadca.gov/city-hall/meetings-agendas or on the city’s cable channel. In addition, written comments may be submitted to the City Council at or prior to the hearing via U.S. Mail to the attention of the O ce of the City Clerk, 1200 Carlsbad Village Drive, Carlsbad, CA 92008, or via email to clerk@carlsbadca.gov.

The proposed budget and proposed fee changes will be available by June 9, 2023, on the city’s website at https://www.carlsbadca.gov/departments/ nance/city-budget. The sta report will be available on the city’s website at https://www.carlsbadca.gov/city-hall/meetings-agendas on and after Friday, June 9, 2023.

If you challenge the program budgets in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues raised by you or someone else at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence to the City of Carlsbad, Attn: O ce of the City Clerk, 1200 Carlsbad Village Drive, Carlsbad, 92008, at or prior to the public hearing.

PUBLISH DATES: JUNE 2 AND JUNE 9, 2023

advice regarding this potential right to purchase.

Date: May 30, 2023 Beacon Default Management, Inc., a California corporation, as trustee Selina I. Parelskin, Authorized Signatory STOX 938873_2021-100537 06/02/2023, 06/09/2023, 06/16/2023 CN 27701

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. CA-23-953192AB Order No.: 02-23000892

YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 2/20/2003.

DATE: ____________

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 (844) 477-7869 or visit this Internet Web site www.stoxposting.com, using the le number assigned to this case 2021-100537. 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. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you may call (714) 929-1034, or visit this internet website: www. stoxposting.com, using the le number assigned to this case 2021-100537 to nd the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid, so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid, by remitting the funds and a davit described in Section 2924m(c) of the Civil Code, so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for

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

A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank speci ed in Section 5102 to the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY

ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE.

Trustor(s): Bobbie G. Grace and Betty C. Grace, husband

and wife Recorded: 2/28/2003 as Instrument No. 20030224005 of O cial Records in the o ce of the Recorder of SAN DIEGO County, California;

Date of Sale: 6/30/2023 at 9:00 AM Place of Sale: At the Entrance of the East County Regional Center, 250 E. Main Street, El Cajon, CA 92020

Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $229,609.60

The purported property address is: 1464 RIVER CREST ROAD, SAN MARCOS, CA 92078 Assessor’s Parcel No.: 223-410-03-00 NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned 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.

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 800-2802832 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this internet website http://www. qualityloan.com, using the le number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA23-953192-AB. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be re ected in the telephone information or on the internet website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. NOTICE TO

NOTICE 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

TENANT: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call 800-280-2832, or visit this internet website http:// www.qualityloan.com, using the le number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA23-953192-AB to nd the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this

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potential right to purchase.

NOTICE TO PROSPECTIVE

OWNER-OCCUPANT: Any prospective owner-occupant as de ned in Section 2924m of the California Civil Code who is the last and highest bidder at the trustee’s sale shall provide the required a davit or declaration of eligibility to the auctioneer at the trustee’s sale or shall have it delivered to QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION by 5 p.m. on the next business day following the trustee’s sale at the address set forth in the below signature block. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the bene ciary within 10 days of the date of rst publication of this Notice of Sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, including if the Trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the monies paid to the Trustee. This shall be the Purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee, the Bene ciary, the Bene ciary’s Agent, or the Bene ciary’s Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. Date: QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION

2763 Camino Del Rio S San Diego, CA 92108 619645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 800-280-2832 Or Login to: http://www.qualityloan. com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION . TS No.: CA-23-953192-AB IDSPub

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T.S. No.: 210323048

Notice of Trustee’s Sale

Loan No.: 18-5280 Order No. 95524753 APN: 301-03205-00 Property Address: 167

Carmel Valley Road Del Mar, CA 92014 You Are In Default

Under A Deed Of Trust Dated 12/20/2018. 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 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:

Catharine J. Cahoon, Succesor Trustee of the Larry E. Cahoon Trust, dated

Date of Sale: 7/3/2023 at 10:30 AM Place of Sale: At the o ces of Total Lender Solutions, Inc., 10505 Sorrento Valley Road Suite 125, San Diego, CA 92121 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $787,751.62 Street Address or other common designation of real property: 167 Carmel Valley Road Del Mar, CA 92014 A.P.N.: 301032-05-00 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 210323048. 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 210323048 to nd the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase.

Date: 5/19/2023 Del Toro Loan Servicing, Inc., by Total Lender Solutions, Inc., its authorized agent 10505 Sorrento Valley Road, Suite 125 San Diego, CA 92121 Phone: 866-535-3736 Sale Line: (877) 440-4460

By: Brittany Lokey, Trustee Sale O cer 05/26/2023, 06/02/2023, 06/09/2023 CN 27678

T.S. No. 110229-CA APN:

161-338-06-00 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 9/1/2015. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT

A LAWYER On 6/30/2023 at 9:00 AM, CLEAR RECON CORP, as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 9/9/2015 as Instrument No. 2015-0475805 of O cial Records in the o ce of the County Recorder of San Diego County, State of CALIFORNIA executed by: DOLORES RUTNER, SURVIVING JOINT TENANT WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, SAVINGS ASSOCIATION, OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE; ENTRANCE OF THE EAST COUNTY REGIONAL CENTER, 250 E. MAIN STREET, EL CAJON, CA 92020 all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: MORE ACCURATELY DESCRIBED IN SAID DEED OF TRUST. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 4751 WESTRIDGE DR, OCEANSIDE, CA 920563003 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be held, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, condition, or encumbrances, including fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to pay the remaining principal sums of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is:

is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The bene ciary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned or its predecessor caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned o may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying o all liens senior to the lien being auctioned o , before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this 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 Web site WWW. AUCTION.COM, using the le number assigned to this case 110229-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be re ected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. NOTICE TO TENANT:

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

INFORMATION: (800) 2802832 CLEAR RECON CORP 8880 Rio San Diego Drive, Suite 725 San Diego, California 92108 STOX 938497_110229CA 05/26/2023, 06/02/2023, 06/09/2023 CN 27657

NOTICE OF LIEN SALES

VIN# 2HGFC2F52JH540948 MAKE HONDA MODEL CIVIC YEAR 2018 LIEN HOLDER NOEL PIRELA 7310 POGO RD SAN DIEGO CA 92154 LOCATION OF SALE SAME LOCATION DATE OF SALE 10 AM 06/09/2023 CN 27716

NOTICE OF LIEN SALES VIN# YDV39753A717 MAKE BOMBARDIER CANADA MODEL YEAR 2017 LIEN HOLDER WEIS ADEL 11365 VISTA ELEVADA SAN DIEGO CA 92131 LOCATION OF ASLE

Jackson THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this Court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for a change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING: On Jul 07, 2023 at 8:30 a.m., in Dept. 25 of the Superior Court of California, 325 S Melrose Dr., Vista CA 92081, North County Division.

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

NO HEARING WILL OCCUR ON THE DATE SPECIFIED IN THE ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE. The court will review the documents filed as of the date specified on the Order to Show Cause for Change of Name (JC Form #NC-120).

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

NOTICE OF PUBLIC LIEN SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the contents of the following storage units will be o ered for sale at public auction for enforcement of storage lien. The Online Auction will be held Friday June 23rd at 10:00 am. Location of Online Auction: www.storagetreasures.com Storage address: 2405 Cougar Drive Carlsbad, CA 92010. Terms are CASH ONLY! West Coast 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.

Name

Kevin Bryant

Amanda Broadnax 10x7.5 Mark Sample 06/02, 06/09/2023 CN 27697

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

Changing Name and Order Recognizing Change of Gender and for Issuance of New Birth Certificate (JC Form #NC230) may be required. Contact the agency(ies) who issues the legal document that needs to be changed, to determine if a certified copy is required.

A certified copy of Decree

TO ALL INTERESTED

PERSONS:

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

NOTICE OF HEARING: On June 23, 2023 at 8:30 a.m., in Dept. 25 of the Superior Court of California, 325 S Melrose Dr., Vista CA 92081, North County Division. NO HEARING WILL OCCUR ON THE ABOVE DATE; ATTACHMENT TO ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME (JC FORM #NC-120) NO HEARING WILL OCCUR ON THE DATE SPECIFIED IN THE ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE.

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

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

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

Changing Name and Order

$26,506.30 If the Trustee

E ective January 1, 2021, you may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call (855) 313-3319, or visit this internet website www. clearreconcorp.com, using the le number assigned to this case 110229-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

Jamie Habig & Regina Habig given Notice of equable interests in/ to/ for/ of/ on 2016 Toyota Corolla vin number 5YFBURHE3GP565571 1998 Toyota Camry vin number JT2BF28K4W0112519 2 bedroom 2 bathroom house located at exact location-(33.2517638, -117.3108242) Jamie and Regina Habig are the caretakers of these cars and house - start dates Corolla August 2019 - Camry August 2017- House August 2021. $30 dollars a hour seven days a week 24 hours a day from start date to present moment to be paid in lawful money-federal reserve notes- US notes for any unlawful eviction, theft, property damage or vandalism of stated cars and house by any entity. 05/26, 06/02, 06/09/2023 CN 27665

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE# 37-202300020420-CU-PT-NC TO ALL INTERESTED

PERSONS:

Petitioner(s): Yashika Maria Turpin filed a petition with this court for a decree changing name as follows: a. Present name: Yashika Maria Turpin change to proposed name: Yashika Maria

Changing Name (JC Form #NC130) or Decree Changing Name and Order Recognizing Change of Gender and for Issuance of New Birth’ Certificate (JC Form #NC-230) may be obtained from the Civil Business 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 certified copies.

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

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

A RESPONDENT OBJECTING

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

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

Filed Date: 05/15/2023 Brad A. Weinreb Judge of the Superior Court. 05/19, 05/26, 06/02, 06/09/2023 CN 27644

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

CASE# 37-2023-

Recognizing Change of Gender and for Issuance of New Birth Certificate (JC Form #NC230) may be required. Contact the agency(ies) who issues the legal document that needs to be changed, to determine if a certified copy is required.

A certified copy of Decree Changing Name (JC Form #NC130) or Decree Changing Name and Order Recognizing Change of Gender and for Issuance of New Birth’ Certificate (JC Form #NC-230) may be obtained from the Civil Business 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 certified copies.

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

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

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

Any Petition for the name change of a minor that is signed by only one parent must have

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this Attachment served along with the Petition and Order to Show Cause, on the other nonsigning parent, and proof of service must be filed with the court. IT IS SO ORDERED.

Filed Date: 05/03/2023

Brad A. Weinreb

Judge of the Superior Court. 05/19, 05/26, 06/02, 06/09/2023 CN 27643

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE# 37-202300020184-CU-PT-NC TO ALL INTERESTED

PERSONS:

Petitioner(s): Christina Louise Alvarez-Malo and James Morgan Abresch filed a petition with this court for a decree changing name as follows:

a. Present name: Asher Reid

Abresch-Alvarez-Malo change to proposed name: Asher Reid

Abresch

THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this Court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for a change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

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

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

NO HEARING WILL OCCUR ON THE DATE SPECIFIED IN THE ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE.

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

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

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

Changing Name and Order

Recognizing Change of Gender and for Issuance of New Birth Certificate (JC Form #NC230) may be required. Contact the agency(ies) who issues the legal document that needs to be changed, to determine if a certified copy is required.

A certified copy of Decree

Changing Name (JC Form #NC130) or Decree Changing Name and Order Recognizing Change of Gender and for Issuance of New Birth’ Certificate (JC Form #NC-230) may be obtained from the Civil Business 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 certified copies.

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

directions.

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

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

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

Statement #2023-9010492

Filed: May 12, 2023 with County of San Diego Recorder/ County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. SoCal Premier TC Solutions; B. Cash 4 HomeBuyers Network. Located at: 3414 Las Vegas Dr., Oceanside CA 92054 San Diego. Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Information: 1. Lisa Anne Pahl, 3414 Las Vegas Dr., Oceanside CA 92054. This business is conducted by: Individual. Registrant First Commenced to Transact Business Under the Above

Names(s) as of: Not Yet Started S/Lisa Anne Pahl, 06/09, 06/16, 06/23, 06/30/2023 CN 27719

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2023-9011705

Filed: May 30, 2023 with County of San Diego Recorder/ County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Pinky’s Café; B. Spay Day. Located at: 2864 University Ave., San Diego CA 92104 San Diego. Mailing Address: 2919 Myrtle Ave., San Diego CA 92104. Registrant Information: 1. Essential Pet Care, 2919 Myrtle Ave., San Diego CA 92104. This business is conducted by: Corporation. Registrant First Commenced to Transact Business Under the Above Names(s) as of: 04/01/2023 S/Alia Henderson, 06/09, 06/16, 06/23, 06/30/2023 CN 27718

Fictitious Business Name

Statement #2023-9011587

Filed: May 26, 2023 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business

Name(s): A. Motionwerks; B. Selling Cities; C. Estate Tours; D. Got Fanwear. Located at: 350 Tenth Ave. #10th, San Diego CA 92101 San Diego. Mailing Address: 28081 Marguerite Pkwy #4152, Mission Viejo CA 92690. Registrant Information:

1. Michael Boucher, 27106 Ironwood Dr., Laguna Hills CA 92653. This business is conducted by: Individual.

Registrant First Commenced to Transact Business Under the Above Names(s) as of: 01/01/2002 S/Michael Boucher, 06/09, 06/16, 06/23, 06/30/2023 CN 27717

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2023-9010632

Filed: May 15, 2023 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business

Name(s): A. Little Joy. Located at: 1230 Camino del Mar #A&B, Del Mar CA 92014 San Diego.

Mailing Address: 2033 San Elijo Ave. #524, Cardi CA 92007. Registrant Information:

1. Little Joy Enterprises Inc., 2033 San Elijo Ave., #524, Cardi CA 92007. This business is conducted by: Corporation. Registrant First Commenced to Transact Business Under the Above Names(s) as of: 05/01/2023 S/Andrew Jeglinski, 06/09, 06/16, 06/23, 06/30/2023 CN 27712

Fictitious Business Name

Statement #2023-9011703

Business Under the Above

Names(s) as of: 05/10/2023 S/ Jesse Coronel Ortiz Jr., 06/09, 06/16, 06/23, 06/30/2023 CN 27710

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2023-9011702

Filed: May 30, 2023 with County of San Diego Recorder/ County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. North Swell Innovation Partners; B. Ryan Sparks Consulting. Located at: 2033 Bruceala Ct., Cardi by the Sea CA 92007 San Diego. Mailing Address:

Same. Registrant Information:

1. North Swell Holdings LLC, 2033 Bruceala Ct., Cardi by the Sea CA 92007. This business is conducted by: Limited Liability Company. Registrant First Commenced to Transact Business Under the Above

Names(s) as of: 05/29/2023 S/Timothy R. Sparks, 06/02, 06/09, 06/16, 06/23/2023 CN 27708

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2023-9011446 Filed: May 25, 2023 with County of San Diego Recorder/ County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Jesus and Pickleball; B. Praying and Playing. Located at: 1018 Sunset Dr., Vista CA 92081 San Diego. Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Information: 1. Jesus and Pickleball LLC, 1018 Sunset Dr., Vista CA 92081. This business is conducted by: Limited Liability Company. Registrant First Commenced to Transact Business Under the Above Names(s) as of: 05/25/2023 S/Sarah Lotito, 06/02, 06/09, 06/16, 06/23/2023 CN

Filed: Jun 02, 2023 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. North County SMP. Located at: 222 N. Acacia Ave., Solana Beach CA 92075 San Diego. Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Information:

1. Big Fish Arts LLC, 755 Crest Dr. #1, Encinitas CA 92024. This business is conducted by: Limited Liability Company. Registrant First Commenced to Transact Business Under the Above Names(s) as of: Not Yet Started S/David Hartman, 06/09, 06/16, 06/23, 06/30/2023 CN 27720

Fictitious Business Name

Filed: May 30, 2023 with County of San Diego Recorder/ County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. JC Auto. Located at: 8172 Miramar Rd., San Diego CA 92126 San Diego.

Mailing Address: 3551 Avenida Maravilla, Carlsbad CA 92009. Registrant Information: 1. MYC Managing LLC, 3551 Avenida Maravilla, Carlsbad CA 92009. This business is conducted by: Limited Liability Company.

Registrant First Commenced to Transact Business Under the Above Names(s) as of: Not Yet Started S/Mhd Yahia Churbaji, 06/09, 06/16,

#23, Monterey Park CA 91754-2856. This business is conducted by: Individual. Registrant First Commenced to Transact Business Under the Above Names(s) as of: 04/24/2023 S/Huiyu Zheng, 05/26, 06/02, 06/09, 06/16/2023 CN 27668

Fictitious Business Name

Statement #2023-9010834

Filed: May 17, 2023 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business

Name(s): A. Evergreen Mental Health Services. Located at: 2210 River Run Dr. #67, San Diego CA 92108 San Diego. Mailing Address: 2210 River Run Dr. #67, San Diego CA 92120 CA 92108. Registrant Information: 1. Evergreen Psychiatry Inc., 8318 University Ave., La Mesa CA 91942. This business is conducted by: Corporation. Registrant First Commenced to Transact Business Under the Above Names(s) as of: Not Yet Started S/David Lindley, 05/26, 06/02, 06/09, 06/16/2023 CN 27667

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Statement #2023-9009137

Filed: Apr 25, 2023 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business

Name(s): A. Sun Surf Sand LLC. Located at: 1346 Rubenstein Ave., Cardi by the Sea CA 92007 San Diego. Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Information: 1. Sun Surf Sand LLC, 1346 Rubenstein Ave., Cardi by the Sea CA 92007. This business is conducted by: Limited Liability Company. Registrant First Commenced to Transact Business Under the Above Names(s) as of: 04/06/2023

This business is conducted by: Individual. Registrant First Commenced to Transact Business Under the Above Names(s) as of: 02/14/2022 S/Mindy Miller, 05/26, 06/02, 06/09, 06/16/2023 CN 27663

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2023-9010867

Filed: May 18, 2023 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business

Name(s): A. Brooks Design. Located at: 5145 Avenida Encinas #I, Carlsbad CA 92008 San Diego. Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Information: 1. Alena Brooks Blasio, 3864 Westhaven Dr., Carlsbad CA 92008. This business is conducted by: Individual. Registrant First Commenced to Transact Business Under the Above Names(s) as of: 08/28/2002 S/Alena Brooks Blasio, 05/26, 06/02, 06/09, 06/16/2023 CN 27662 Fictitious Business Name Statement #2023-9010714 Filed: May 16, 2023 with County of San Diego Recorder/ County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. FLO Pool & Spa. Located at: 740 Breeze Hill Rd. #149, Visa CA 92081 San Diego. Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Information:

1. Frederick Lyon Ortega, 740 Breeze Hill Rd #149, Vista CA 92081. This business is conducted by: Individual. Registrant First Commenced to Transact Business Under the Above Names(s) as of: 05/16/2023 S/Frederick Lyon Ortega, 05/26, 06/02, 06/09, 06/16/2023

1. The Spilkin Company Inc., 1125 Linda Vista Dr. #103, San Marcos CA 92078. This business is conducted by: Corporation. Registrant First Commenced to Transact Business Under the Above Names(s) as of: 01/08/2018 S/Ingrid Louise Spilkin, 05/26, 06/02, 06/09, 06/16/2023 CN 27660

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2023-9010678

Filed: May 16, 2023 with County of San Diego Recorder/ County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Moonlight Magicals. Located at: 1635 Doris Jean Pl., Vista CA 92083 San Diego. Mailing

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Poway law gives authority to abate illegal campsites

By City News Service POWAY

— The Poway City Council this week voted unanimously to advance an ordinance that would allow authorities to abate homeless encampments.

If the council formally approves it on June 20, the ordinance will give the Sheriff's Department the ability to abate unlawful encampments with 48 hours' notice, according to a city document.

City Attorney Alan Fenstermacher said the ordinance would let sheriff's deputies cite people for sleeping on public property if they refuse a shelter bed, and confiscate unlawful personal property within 24 hours' notice.

The ordinance covers what type of camping is allowed, unlawful storage, parking, removal of personal property, violation, penalties and enforcement.

According to an agenda report, the ordinance would allow the city to ensure public areas “are maintained in a clean, sanitary, safe and accessible condition, to adequately protect the health, safety, environment and general welfare of the community, and to ensure public property is used for its intended purpose and remains accessible to all citizens, businesses and visitors in the city.”

“Nothing in the proposed ordinance is intended to interfere with otherwise lawful and ordinary uses of public property,” according to the city.

Mayor Steve Vaus and Councilman Brian Pepin asked staff and the City Attorney’s Office to review how Poway could “protect its public spaces for safe use by all, before any significant problems develop,” Fenstermacher wrote in the agenda report.

The Poway council’s actions come as the San Diego City Council is planning to vote on a proposal banning tents on city sidewalks.

Pepin said an enhanced policy is badly needed, as the homeless problem is “growing day by day.”

Pepin said that in late April, two parents told him that a number of recreational vehicles and campers on Pomerado Road were rapidly becoming a homeless encampment near a school.

Councilwoman Caylin Frank said the ordinance is in keeping with Poway’s reputation as a safe, family oriented city.

She mentioned the need for other services for those dealing with homelessness, such as mental health care or treatment for drug or alcohol abuse.

“You don't solve a problem just by offering a bed,” she added.

A RENDERING of Seaside Ridge, a proposed 259-unit apartment complex on a nearly 7-acre site near Dog Beach in Del Mar. Developers argue the city’s new housing element status has no bearing on Seaside Ridge and the project must be approved under a new state law requiring jurisdictions with non-compliant housing elements to approve certain residential projects. Courtesy photo

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pliance jurisdictions in San Diego County, including Coronado, Escondido, La Mesa, Lemon Grove and Oceanside.

“The HCD letter confirms that the City currently has adequate sites in its housing element sites inventory and that the City addressed all statutory requirements and revisions requested by HCD to establish ‘substantial compliance,’” city officials said.

The city must now con-

tinue pursuing various programs mapped out in the element, including reaching an affordable housing agreement with the Del Mar Fairgrounds by next spring to construct at least 61 lower-income units.

If they cannot reach this agreement, the city will have to move ahead with plans for housing at backup sites, including a piece of land on the North Bluff overlooking the dog beach.

However, the site at 929 Border Ave is also currently being pursued for a

259-unit residential project called Seaside Ridge. Developers argue, and Del Mar officials disagree, that the city must

approve the project under a new state law referred to as builder’s remedy, which states that jurisdictions with an out-of-compliance

housing element must approve certain residential projects.

According to project spokesman Darren Pudgil, the fact that the city has now obtained compliance “has no bearing on Seaside Ridge.”

“Our application was submitted while Del Mar was out of compliance with housing element law, and the law is clear that any project submitted while a city is out of compliance must move forward even if that city later becomes compliant,” Pudgil said.

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feeding the animal,” he said. “Doing this has inspired me to go on and actually do that kind of work.”

Several students have also been preparing to show their pigs, sheep and goats at the San Diego County Fair.

Senior Aiyanna Aleman will show a lamb at the fair this summer, and she has previously raised two lambs and one steer.

“It taught me a lot about responsibility and time management. It was fun to have these experiences within my high school,” Aleman said.

For years, the use of the barn has been limited to students at San Marcos High School, specifically those in FFA and the agriculture education program. However, district officials decided this past year to expand its use to all students in the district.

“We’re going to be able to give this opportunity to thousands of San Marcos students for years to come,” said Erin Garcia, the district’s assistant superintendent of business services.

SAN MARCOS High School senior Tinia Gutierrez feeds goats on June 1 at the school district’s new Agriculture Farm on Cassou Road. Sheep, pigs and steers are among the animals raised by FFA students at the recently renovated San Marcos Unified School District property. Photo by Laura Place

...The law is clear that any project submitted while a city is out of compliance must move forward...”

Darren Pudgil Spokesperson, Seaside Ridge project

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Don Diego Foundation gives out $62K in college scholarships

By Staff DEL MAR — Twen-

ty-one students from across the region will head to college this fall with a combined total of $62,000 in Don Diego Scholarship Foundation scholarships.

The four recipients with the largest scholarship awards are Taite Tephabock (Escondido High), Maria Wang (Canyon Crest Academy), Reagan Ochalek (Lakeside), and Moriah McLellan (Santa Fe Christian).

Each year, Don Diego offers college scholarships to San Diego County students who have participated in the San Diego County Fair and/or other activities associated with the Del Mar Fairgrounds.

The scholars will be honored at Don Diego’s Gala and Concert at 4:30 p.m. on July 1 during the San Diego County Fair at the Del Mar Fairgrounds.

“The ever-rising cost of higher education, combined with current economic uncertainties, makes affording college a daunting challenge for many families,” said Don Diego chairman Stephen Shewmaker. “Thanks to the generosity of our donors, we are able to ease the financial burden so that Don Diego scholarship recipients can fulfill their bright promise and give back to our San Diego community and the world.”

Escondido resident Tephabock, who ranked 11th in her graduating

class of 442 students with a 4.18 GPA, captured three scholarships for a total of $13,000, including a $5,000 Zable Foundation FFA scholarship, $3,000 Junior Livestock Auction scholarship, and $5,000 Spanjian Family scholarship.

“I plan to complete my general education at Cal State San Marcos while interning at the San Diego Zoo and Safari Park, so I can get hands-on experience before transferring to Cal Poly San Luis Obispo to earn a BS in animal science, followed by a masters in zoology at Moorpark,” Tephabock said. “I want to put my passion for animals into active work to save endangered species and make the world a better place.”

Wang, a San Diego resident, will travel to Brown University in Rhode Island, where she will double major in computer science and music, supported by a $5,000 Ranglas Family En-

dowment Exhibitor/Participant scholarship.

A multi-talented young woman who attained a 4.47 GPA at Canyon Crest Academy, Maria is proficient in both coding and the cello.

“Having developed and taught online programming to girls around the world, I will continue to mentor the next generation of female engineers as I work toward becoming a software engineer,” Wang said.

Ochalek, of Lakeside, won a $5,000 Zable Foundation 4-H scholarship, which she will use to major in chemistry at UC Davis.

“I am a well-rounded woman,” Ochalek said. “I play four sports, am a professional classically trained violinist, and excel academically.”

McLellan, a Scotland-born Encinitas resident, is heading to USD with a $5,000 Karetas Family Endowment Employee scholarship.

Dealing with a rare dis-

ease that causes extreme pain due to sun exposure, McLellan dons long sleeves, gloves, and a giant sun hat even on hot summer days so she can hike with friends.

“I intend to become a research chemist working in a lab; helping to make discoveries that aid the planet and benefit our lives,” McLellan said.

Other recipients

• Morgan Nelson, Ramona, received the $3,500 Tulloch Family Junior Livestock Auction scholarship, $1,000 Kirby Morrison FFA scholarship; Fresno State, agriculture education.

• Collin Cavataio, Escondido, received the $2,000 Junior Livestock Auction scholarship, $1,000 Zable Foundation 4-H scholarship; Texas A&M University; agricultural science.

• Canyon Benner, Oceanside, received the $1,500 Roxana Foxx Endowment FFA scholarship,

$1,000 Junior Livestock Auction scholarship; Palomar College, law.

• Wesley Gratzer, Julian, received the $2,500 Allan Royster Vocational Education scholarship; WyoTech, heavy diesel mechanics.

• Marisa Monasterio, Fallbrook, received the $2,500 Zable Foundation 4-H scholarship; Belmont University, music business.

• Karlee Klemm, Ramona, received the $2,500 Tulloch Family Partners FFA scholarship; UC Davis, plant science.

• Nicole Guerrero, Encinitas, received the $2,500 Schenk Family Endowment Employee scholarship; Cal State Northridge, screenwriting.

• Gregory Flores, San Diego, received the $2,500 Shewmaker Family Endowment $2,500 Exhibitor/ Participant scholarship, UCSD, structural engineering.

• Mallory Sehnert, Fall-

brook, received the $2,000 Junior Livestock Auction scholarship; University of Nebraska-Lincoln, agriculture leadership, education and communication.

• Luke Anderson, El Cajon, received the $1,500 Zable Foundation 4-H scholarship; University of Idaho, cyber security.

• Denisa Petricko, Encinitas, received the $1,500 The Howell Boys Employee scholarship; MiraCosta Community College, nursing.

• David Gooding, Carlsbad, received the $1,500 Mannen Family Endowment Exhibitor/Participant scholarship; UCSD, biology/pre-med.

• Bart Backer, San Diego, received the $1,000 Ecke Family Exhibitor/Participant scholarship; UC Irvine, electrical engineering.

• Jordan Reyburn, Fallbrook, received the $1,000 Junior Livestock Auction scholarship; Cal Poly Humboldt, fisheries biology.

• Spencer Abramson, Lakeside, received the $1,000 Junior Livestock Auction scholarship; TBD, animal science.

• Emily Grothe, San Diego, received the $1,000 Junior Livestock Auction scholarship; Southern Utah University, hospitality management/event planning.

• Taylor Michalke, Fallbrook, received the $1,000 Junior Livestock Auction scholarship; Palomar College, veterinary medicine.

THIS YEAR’S top four recipients of the Don Diego Scholarship Foundation awards, from left: Taite Tephabock, Moriah McLellan, Reagan Ochalek and Maria Wang. Courtesy photo

The line at the Aqua Frescas stand at the festival in Las Cruces is long, and the vendors must be making a killing. The thermometer registers only in the high 70s, but the New Mexico sun is intense, and the humidity is in the single digits.

My husband and I are inhaling a quart-size agua fresca – my personal concoction of heavily-iced pineapple, coconut, mango, orange and papaya juices. Not sure one will be enough, but in the meantime, there’s plenty else to hold our attention.

Several thousand people have turned out for the ¡mira! Las Cruces festival, a celebration that features mariachis and Folklorico dancers in the Plaza de Las Cruces bandshell, which sports a giant chile backdrop; vendors with artwork and area products (think tons of flavored pistachios and chile-infused everything); food trucks and wine and beer gardens; and chalk drawings on the sidewalks.

“I grew up here and these (photos on the posterboard) are all the things that represent my life in Las Cruces,” explains one teen artist, “That’s what I’m trying to show in my chalk drawing.”

The festival, a first-ofits-kind celebration for Las Cruces, promises to be an annual event to promote this city of 112,000 and the surrounding area known as the Mesilla Valley.

“We’re embracing our city and region’s strengths by creating a brand with the surrounding southern New Mexico communities in mind,” says Visit Las Cruces Marketing Director Lorena Lozano. “It opens itself up to future collaborations in a region that often feels overlooked.”

Located between the Rio Grande River and Or -

gan Mountains in what locals like to call “the real New Mexico,” Las Cruces “is the redheaded sister in New Mexico,” says Barbara Reasoner, a resident here since 2014.

A yoga teacher and artist, she is working today at the booth for the Doña Ana Arts Council, for which she is the past president.

“It’s the second-largest city in the state, but it’s so far south that when people think of going to New Mexico, they think of Albuquerque and Santa Fe and Taos. Las Cruces is re -

ally the gem of the south.”

Reasoner also appreciates the city’s history and the expanding artist community.

“We’re right on the El Camino Trail, but what attracted me ultimately to Las Cruces is the quality of the artists in the area (who) are largely overlooked. One of the things we put in our business model is to make the city a destination for history and art.”

Las Cruces offers plenty to inspire artists and nature lovers.

“It’s a different kind of gorgeous,” Reasoner says.

“The beauty is hard to describe. The mountains change colors as the sun goes down and I watch the clouds cast different shadows on the mountains. It’s one of the most breathtaking times of day. It stops me dead in my tracks.”

Other attractions in and around Las Cruces:

• Las Cruces Museum of Art — Changing contemporary art exhibits and offering programs for visitors of all ages. Free.

• New Mexico Farm and Ranch Heritage Mu-

seum — Teaches the fascinating 4,000-year history of agriculture in the southern New Mexico region through interactive exhibits, oral histories, demonstrations and artifacts.

• Spaceport America — Tour the world’s first commercial spaceport and site of future commercial space travel and learn about New Mexico’s influence on the space industry.

• Historic Mesilla — Picturesque square, French basilica, farmers’ market, historic adobes

and home-grown cuisine.

• Mesilla Valley Bosque State Park — Wildlife viewing, bird watching, hiking and self-guided or ranger-led nature trails. Accessible trails. One-anda-half miles from Mesilla.

• White Sands National Park — A wonder of nature with mystical, shifting landscapes and unique ecosystem.

For more: https:// www.visitlascruces.com/ things-to-do/day-trips/ and https://www.visitlascruces.com/.

THE Organ Mountains transform at sunset

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of living in (and visiting) Las Cruces and the Mesilla Valley in southern New Mex

Advocates say this area of the state, rich in history, culture, art, outdoor experiences and unique scenery, is often overlooked by visitors. Courtesy photo