The Coast News, March 8, 2024

‘It’s an atrocity’

Escondido cat killer gets 8 years

By Samantha Nelson ESCONDIDO

— An Escondido man who tortured and killed at least 10 cats was sentenced to eight years in state prison on Friday morning at the Vista Courthouse.

Joshua Tyler Boyer, 31, pleaded guilty to 10 felony counts of animal cruelty after law enforcement discovered at least 10 deceased felines in and around a toolshed at his family’s property on Reed Road in Escondido.

Judge Robert J. Kearney denied the defendant’s request for probation and sentenced Boyer to eight years, the prosecution’s requested full term. Boyer was granted credits for time served and will likely serve between three and six years for what prosecutors called one of the worst cases of animal cruelty in San Diego County.

The sentence follows a thorough, multi-agency investigation led by the San Diego Humane Society’s Humane Law Enforcement in collaboration with the Escondido Police Department, San Diego County Sheriff’s Department and the FBI.

Law enforcement officials started looking into Boyer on May 24, 2019, after a GPS tracker on a missing cat named Leonard eventually led to the “gruesome” discovery of several cats’ remains on his property.

Investigators found fresh blood and orange hair in Boyer’s toolshed, and Leonard’s GPS tracker collar was located in the backyard of a neighboring property, but his remains were never found. Boyer was not charged with

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Del Mar defers rail task force

By Laura Place

DEL MAR — A proposal to form a residents task force to monitor plans related to the LOSSAN rail realignment project was stopped in its tracks on Monday by a City Council majority, who suggested that the concept be brought back sometime in the future.

The proposed task force was brought forward by Del Mar Mayor Dave Druker and Councilmember Terry Gaasterland, both members of the city council’s rail subcommittee, who recommended a seven-person group that they would chair to review

the environmental studies for SANDAG’s planned rail realignment project.

In just over a month, the agency will kick off the environmental review process for

Bruce Turk and Bo Foxworth. Photo by Aaron Rumley

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the project with a notice of preparation, opening a 30day window for stakeholders and the public to pro -

SANDAG IS considering multiple options to move tracks off the Del Mar bluffs and into tunnels beneath the city by 2035. File photo

Photo by Jordan P. Ingram

A juvenile great horned owl is on the mend at a wildlife center after being found unable to fly in the parking lot of an Encinitas business complex.

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Owl rescued from parking lot

By Jordan P. Ingram

ENCINITAS — A juvenile great horned owl found unable to fly in the parking lot of an Encinitas business complex was recovered on Feb. 28 by the San Diego Humane Law Enforcement team and brought to a wildlife rescue center in San Diego.

According to spokesperson Nina Thompson, the Humane Society received a report of an owl sitting on its hocks in a parking space at approximately 8:40 a.m. on Wednesday morning.

Humane Law Enforcement officers immediately responded to the call and recovered the owl from the North Coast Business Park parking area at 531 Encinitas Boulevard.

Witnesses who reported the sighting said the owl appeared lethargic and unphased by nearby foot and vehicle traffic.

The Humane Law Enforcement team quickly transported the young raptor to Bahde Wildlife Center for intensive care.

An initial medical exam revealed the owlet of unknown gender was dehydrated, pale and thin, with some bruising, Thompson told The Coast News.

“While thin, there are no obvious skeletal or other abnormalities,” Thompson said.

The bird was placed in quarantine and closely observed by members of Project Wildlife, which is permitted to rehabilitate wildlife by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

Personnel took blood and fecal samples and supplied the owl with subcutaneous fluids, vitamins and anti-inflammatory medication to relieve nerve pain. Test results revealed a parasite in the bird’s gastrointestinal tract.

For meals, staff members went to considerable lengths to avoid leaving a human imprint on the bird, cloaking themselves in towels and using an owl puppet to get close enough to feed the animal.

“We don’t want the owl to know it’s being taken care of,” Thompson said.

Robin Owsiacki, a veterinarian at Project Wildlife, told The Coast News that the owl’s health improved dramatically after being treated for parasites.

Great horned owls are the most widespread owl in San Diego County. These nocturnal birds live in various habitats, from woodland and open scrub to trees, clifftops and buildings.

In San Diego, the great horned owl appears most plentiful in the Los Peñasquitos Canyon Preserve and Miramar Air Station.

Over the years, there have been numerous sightings in coastal North County cities, including a family of great horned owls living in a tree in Encinitas.

“Once that was cleared, he perked up and turned around,” Owsiacki said.

For the Project Wildlife team, the hope is for the owl to recover and be returned to its habitat as quickly as possible.

“We don’t want to keep them in captivity any longer than they need to be,” Thompson said. “We want first to ensure the bird can fly, hunt, and care for itself before returning it to the same general area where it was found.”

It remains unclear the circumstances that led to the owl’s condition. Owsiacki said the fledgling likely ended up alone for whatever reason, eventually falling from the nest after being unable to care for itself.

Since volunteers were unable to find the bird’s original nest, Owsiacki said the Project Wildlife team could possibly try to foster the owl to another set of parents, but only under the right circumstances.

The Humane Society helps nearly 10,000 birds and mammals each year. Last year, the group received and cared for 169

owls, down from 338 in 2021.

Last month, the nonprofit organization successfully rehabilitated and released a golden eagle back into the wild after the bird was found unable to fly in Riverside County.

The bird, discovered in San Jacinto, was underweight, covered in mud and manure, and had mild abrasions on its feet. While the exact cause of its condition remains uncertain, officials suggested recent heavy rains in the area may have contributed.

After receiving treatment for parasites and dehydration at the Ramona Wildlife Center, the eagle showed improvement within a week and was moved to a larger outdoor aviary before its Feb. 18 release.

“This successful rehabilitation serves as a testament to the dedication and expertise of our team, as well as the unwavering support of our community,” the release stated. “We are immensely grateful for everyone who played a part in this remarkable rescue and rehabilitation effort.”

Owls have dominated national headlines in recent weeks following the death of Flaco, a male Eurasian eagle-owl who escaped the zoo in New York City and resided in Central Park.

In California, conservation groups petitioned the state Fish and Game Commission on March 5 to protect five imperiled populations of western burrowing owls under the state’s Endangered Species Act.

According to the San Diego Zoo, the western burrowing owl population in San Diego County is at risk of becoming locally extinct.

If you find a wild animal needing care, do not attempt to provide care yourself. Please bring the animal to a permitted wildlife rehabilitation center immediately or for emergency assistance, please call San Diego Humane Society at 619-299-7012 (press 1).

The Project Wildlife team is looking for arborists and tree climbers who can help renest rehabilitated birds. If interested, call 619-299-7012 and ask for Project Wildlife. Anyone wishing to make a donation to support the Humane Society, visit sdhumane.org/ donate.

By Erik P. Gabaldon CARLSBAD

— The City Council rejected a proposal to further study and redesign safety improvements along Tamarack Avenue, citing cost concerns and the number of measures already implemented along the busy thoroughfare.

The council voted 3-2 against hiring consulting firm Chen Ryan Associates to provide transportation planning, engineering design and environmental assessments for permanent physical alterations to the character of Tamarack Avenue between Carlsbad Boulevard and Carlsbad Village Drive.

Since January 2023, the city has worked to improve safety along Tamarack at certain intersections and trouble spots, installing speed tables and raised crosswalks with flashing lights, widening bicycle lanes, reducing and restriping vehicle lanes and painting green zones along the east-west corridor.

The “interim” changes, which the city reports have resulted in slower speeds and more space for pedestrians and cyclists, were part of the city’s Safer Streets Together campaign, a program launched after two fatal bicycle-vehicle

JUVENILE great horned owl was rescued from a parking lot on Feb. 28 in Encinitas. A preliminary medical exam revealed the owl was dehydrated, pale and thin. Photo by Jordan P. Ingram

THE OWL was discovered resting on its hocks in an Encinitas parking lot on Feb. 28 before the Humane Society recovered the bird. Photo by Jordan P. Ingram

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Time to spend money improving education

By Todd Maddison

Recently we’ve seen a lot of bad news for K-12 education. Academic performance, by every objective measure, is miserable. State test results reported recent data showing less than half our kids statewide are proficient in English and math.

A financial disaster is ahead. The California Legislative Analyst’s Office recently revised its deficit prediction to project a $73 billion dollar shortfall in revenue. Their latest recommendations urge the legislature to reject the proposed cost of living adjustment to K12 funding because “the current Proposition 98 funding level cannot even support the cost of existing programs”

Educational performance is poor, the funding may be at best flat. The cavalry is not on the horizon. If education is going to improve, our school districts are going to have to make it a priority and figure something out themselves.

In Oceanside the problem is particularly acute. While state academic achievement is bad, Oceanside Unified is worse. Oceanside’s pre-pandemic performance was not good, post-pandemic they’re a crisis.

English performance shows only 41% of our kids proficient. Math performance is worse, with barely over 29% meeting state standards. Parents are taking their kids out for other options; enrollment has been declining for some time and is projected to continue dropping about 400 per year for the next few years.

After being on the state’s watchlist for financial distress almost continuously since 2017, a combination of extra pandemic funding plus booming tax

revenues has temporarily lifted them out of that. Reserves are good for the first time in over a decade.

Given the crises in education and with funding uncertainties ahead, one might think their priority for spending would be improving academic performance. Spend money now on what parents want for their kids and help slow the enrollment losses.

Makes sense, right? Not to our district, our board and our unions.

In Oceanside, the median pay of a certificated employee in the last decade has gone up at a rate of 3.58% per year (20% higher than inflation), reaching $95,845 in 2022. And the union is now demanding more.

Despite an urgent need to improve education, the latest union proposals focus almost completely on demands for a bonus raise for adults. A raise that would be layered on top of normal scheduled increases.

Teachers deserve to be paid fairly paid, and are.

In Oceanside, according to public pay data available on Transparent California and the US Census Bureau, certificated employees’ compensation (including contributions to retirement) is, almost $18,000/year more than comparably educated private employees. I’m very happy we can do this for them.

Now that we’ve reached the point of “fair pay,” perhaps it’s time to spend education dollars on improving the education of kids rather than improving the paychecks of adults?

Decreasing class sizes is always high on the wish lists of both parents and teachers. Disruptive behavior is increasing, teachers’ hands are ever more tied in dealing with it.

Smaller classes would give teachers more time to

deal with disruptions and focus on those who need more help.

In Oceanside, the dollars they’re about to put into adult pay could instead reduce class size by over 4 kids per class. Why isn’t that a priority?

What about starting teacher pay? Median teacher pay is higher than comparably educated private workers, but starting pay is still too low. An acrossthe-board percentage bonus raise gives the majority of dollars to higher-paid employees.

Just a few percent of Oceanside’s bonus raise dollars could be focused on starting pay and provide an increase of almost $5,000/ year. Why isn’t that a priority?

And why do we expect teachers to buy classroom supplies? A few more percent of Oceanside’s raise money allocated to classroom supplies could give each teacher $350 a year to spend on books, bulletin boards and blunt-nosed scissors. Why isn’t that a priority?

In Oceanside (and many other districts), these are not priorities because improving the education of our kids is not their priority. Improving the pay of adults is.

And our school boards, charged with protecting the interests of our kids, are absent. In Oceanside we see nothing but unanimous votes on every proposal that benefits adults. The question “how will this improve education” is never asked.

Are parents and our community OK with that?

Todd Maddison is the director of research for Transparent California, and a founding member of the Parent Association and San Diego Schools advocacy groups.

The San Dieguito Union High School District has been a dramatic scene in recent years. Things have been quiet recently, as the board and the public appear to have granted the newly appointed Superintendent Anne Staffieri a honeymoon of sorts since she took office in July.

That quietude may come to an end as the superintendent faces a demanding test of her leadership.

The cause of this potential crisis is an elective course in “Ethnic Literature” offered at Canyon Crest Academy for the next school year, reported to be taught by an English teacher, Milan Perisic. When the course offering was posted online on the school website, many parents reacted with outrage after seeing that the description and included course materials (Link here: bit.ly/3wDtZXI) were polluted with the language of critical race theory and intersectionalism.

It is much less a literature course and much more a vehicle for indoctrinating student activists.

A genuine ethnic literature course would be a worthy addition to the school curriculum. Many excellent works are available from a diverse range of ethnicities, including American authors and foreign authors whose work has been translated into English. Many books from what some refer to as the BIPOC community have become established in the American literary canon.

However, literature is not the focus of the course described.

As proposed, a mere three weeks of the course are devoted to what might be commonly understood as literature (“Race, Ethnicity, and Identity”). More emphasis is given to “Intersectionality” (four weeks), “Power and Society” (four weeks), “Transformative Resistance” (four weeks), and “Migration, Policy, and the American Dream” (three weeks). Most of the reading material is non-fiction.

The concluding project of the course is a twoweek assignment involving “transformative resistance vs. performative allyship,” researching “current projects and local activists,” with students picking “one movement and [creating] an action plan to support that movement” leading to “a presentation to local school or community group.”

This is activist recruiting, not the study of literature.

The other objectionable aspect of this offering is the improper approval process. Board Policy 6161.1 states the review process for instructional materials “shall encourage the participation of parents/guardians and community members.”

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This reflects state law, which mandates the board to “promote the involvement of parents and other members of the community in the selection of instructional materials.” (EDC § 60002).

In this case, the district’s conforming process for the adoption of materials was circumvented – the public, parents, and the board were kept unaware. Indeed, it was apparent during the board discussion of the course (April 20, 2023, at 3:17:30) that Associate Superintendent Bryan Marcus was reluctant to reveal the required information.

Shockingly, that position was reinforced by Board President Rimga Viskanta when trustees Phan Anderson and Michael Allman asked for more transparency.

Now that we can see the full description of the course, it is fair to conclude that the secrecy and abuse of the process surrounding its adoption were deliberate.

Associate Superintendent Marcus did not conform to required procedure, did not show that the district had established a need for the course, did not reveal the record of the pilot adoption, did not disclose the extent of enrollment in the pilot, did not reveal the required evaluation of the course effectiveness, identified no resulting revisions, did not disclose course materials to the public or even the Parent Curricular Advisory Committee, did not disclose any final report from the Instructional Material Review Committee, and did not show whether there was any substantial revision to the piloted course which must be re-submitted for approval.

Marcus midwifed a stinker of a course and slipped it by the board by hiding the ball. This malfeasance potentially exposes the district to legal action and should be condemned by the board.

None of this happened on Superintendent Staffieri’s watch, but she now must clean up the mess and restore confidence in the course development and approval process.

An independent investigation is warranted, with the players identified and held accountable so that this misconduct is not repeated.

The board needs to recognize its failure in the process – they got played by Marcus because they didn’t demand a review of the pilot approval and implementation record.

Vista takes next step toward cannabis equity

Study details local impact of cannabis enforcement in city

By Laura Place VISTA

— City leaders received the results of a long-awaited cannabis equity study this week, shedding light on the disproportionate impacts of cannabis enforcement in the city and providing recommendations for a program to increase equitable access to the industry.

The study was completed over the last eight months by SCI Consulting Group, which was awarded a contract by the Vista City Council last June via a $75,000 grant from the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz).

At its Feb. 27 meeting, the council discussed the results of the study, including cannabis-related arrest data and feedback from local stakeholders regarding barriers to entry into the cannabis industry.

Council members also discussed several programming options recommended by SCI to mitigate these barriers.

Going forward, city staff will use feedback from the council to bring back plans for a proposed cannabis equity program for approval in the coming months.

ported setting aside a certain percentage of cannabis business licenses for equity applicants, with Councilmember Joe Green recommending between 25% and 40%.

“I want to say ‘thank you’ to my council for moving forward with the cannabis equity study,” said Councilmember Corrina Contreras. “I know it was maybe not favored at the beginning, but I’m glad we got to a point where we moved forward with it, and that allowed us to use the state’s money — which is just our tax money coming back to Vista — to prepare this type of assessment.”

Vista has been identified as a leader in North County’s cannabis industry,

allowing the operation of 11 cannabis dispensaries in the city (10 are currently active) under Measure Z in 2018, followed by recreational use in 2021.

The city brought in nearly $7 million in cannabis tax revenue last year.

One main recommendation in the study was to set aside a specific number of cannabis business permits for candidates meeting specific equity criteria, including individuals with a cannabis conviction or arrest history or their im-

mediate family members, low-income individuals, and those residing in Vista.

SCI also recommended programs to limit financial, technical and criminal obstacles to the industry.

This could include a loan or grant program for business expenses, application fee waivers, application assistance, training curriculum in partnership with local cannabis businesses, and record expungement related to cannabis convictions.

Most of the council sup-

The majority also supported the idea of grants, which could be funded by the state once the city adopts a cannabis equity program, and waiving application fees for equity applicants. However, the council was not inclined to pursue lending options.

“I do not think the city of Vista should be the owner, potentially, of a cannabis shop, so I would not want to give out loans. I’d be open to giving out grants for that very reason,” said Councilmember Dan O’Donnell.

Council members also discussed the idea of al-

lowing a certain number of licenses for commercial cultivation, which is not currently authorized in Vista. Back in 2022, the council pursued an ordinance to allow cannabis cultivation at the city’s business park, but ultimately decided to postpone it until social equity factors could be considered more in-depth.

Green said he would be comfortable with up to five cultivation licenses and would also be in favor of allowing up to 10 cannabis lounges in close proximity to existing dispensaries where people can consume cannabis.

In addition, he suggested allowing three lounges that are all shared workspaces, allowing folks to en-

TRADECRAFT FARMS manager Edgar Gaytan works the counter of the recreatonal marijuana dispensary in Vista on March 4. The recreational marijuana dispensary is one of 10 active shops in the city. Photo by Laura Place

CANNABIS FLOWER for sale at Tradecraft Farms in Vista. The city is exploring a cannabis equity program to help ease barriers to enter the industry. Photo by Laura Place

Man hit, killed by Sprinter

By Laura Place VISTA

— A passenger train fatally struck a pedestrian on Feb. 29 near Main Street and South Santa Fe Avenue in Vista, law enforcement confirmed.

The collision occurred just after 9 a.m., according to the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department. When deputies arrived on the scene, they discovered that a westbound Sprinter train had struck the man, who did not survive his injuries.

The Sheriff’s Transit Enforcement Unit is investigating the incident, as it occurred along a North County Transit District route.

Another man was hit and killed by a northbound North County Transit District Coaster train on March 5 in Carlsbad, the Sheriff’s Department said.

The collision happened at 5:45 p.m. Tuesday north of the Carlsbad Village Coaster Station near the Coast Highway Bridge, according to SDCSD Sgt. Jason King.

Carlsbad police and fire arrived at the scene and found the man who did not survive his injuries, King said.

Carlsbad police asked the Sheriff’s Transit Enforcement Unit to conduct the investigation.

The San Diego County Medical Examiner’s Office will make an identification of both men and determine the cause of death pending notification of his family.

The most recent fatality marks the ninth fatal pedestrian train collision recorded in San Diego County since the start of the year, including three other individuals in February and four in January.

Anyone with information about either incident is asked to call the Sheriff’s Department’s non-emergency line at (858) 565-5200.

New shelter opens to Vista, Encinitas clients

Buena Creek offers lodging, resources for local unhoused

By Laura Place

VISTA —

San

Diego County’s newest homeless shelter opened its doors in Vista on Monday to its first group of clients, giving them a safe, non-congregate place to stay for at least 30 days while they find permanent housing and other resources.

Offering 48 beds in two apartment buildings formerly used as a sober living center, the Buena Creek Navigation Center along South Santa Fe Avenue is operated under a shared multi-city agreement, with 75% of beds set aside for Vista residents and 25% for those from Encinitas.

On-site operations and case management are run by Retread Inc., a service provider running the nearby men’s recovery program at Green Oak Ranch.

Both cities have worked collaboratively over the past year to make the shelter a reality, facilitated by a $5 million allocation from

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Sen. Catherine Blakespear (D-Encinitas) that covers three years of operation.

At a ribbon-cutting ceremony on March 1, two days before opening, city and state officials expressed excitement about the intercity collaboration.

“No city is going to be able to fight the issue of homelessness trying to do the work by themselves,” said Encinitas Mayor Tony Kranz. “This notion that you can put up a wall and try to address the issue of homelessness by yourself is one that I think we need to resist. We need to work regionally and collaboratively.”

Upon their arrival on Monday, clients could shower, obtain fresh clothes, and move their belongings into their rooms, which are limited to two people. The center has 24 bedrooms split between the two buildings, each with two stories and six rooms per floor, which sets it apart from other congregate shelters in the region.

As clients got settled, staff cooked burgers on the communal patio and brought in items clients might need, such as supplies for their pets, which are also welcome at the shelter.

Sonia and Matthew (not their real names), a couple living out of their car in Vista since August, were among the first to move in. The two became homeless after Matthew lost his job last year, and Sonia was un-

Solana Beach plans new pre-K program

School district offers ‘Jumpstart’ for TK-age kids

By Laura Place SOLANA BEACH

— Solana Beach School District leaders plan to implement an early education program for local four-year-olds in the fall, with further details about eligibility and the number of classrooms to be determined next month.

The district board met Tuesday to review details and costs for the planned pilot program, known as the Jumpstart Program, and discuss recommendations compiled from an early education steering committee of administrators, teachers and parents formed last year.

District leaders emphasized at the meeting that the Jumpstart Program is not transitional kindergarten as required and defined by the state but an early education program intended to better prepare students for elementary school. Unlike TK, at least in its first year, Jumpstart will not be open to all four-yearolds.

those from low socioeconomic backgrounds, English language learners, and others who qualify for the state’s Extended Learning Opportunities Program (ELOP).

The exact number of children that would qualify under this criteria is unknown. Kim Pinkerton, the district’s executive director of special education, said the district identified around 60 children that would be eligible based on responses to a survey sent out to district families.

After prioritizing these students, staff said any remaining seats could

...Students across the district who would benefit from a two-year kindergarten program in the Solana Beach School District.”

able to work full-time due to her rheumatoid arthritis.

They were living in their car at a local park-andride when a Vista outreach worker connected them to Exodus Recovery, leading them to Retread and Buena Creek last month.

“It’s nice. It feels like a home. I didn’t know what to expect,” said Sonia, who opted with her partner not to share their names due to privacy concerns. “I’ve been on the waiting list for low-income housing with HUD (Housing and Urban Development) for years, and it’s pretty much a 10-year wait.”

Now that they have a roof over their heads, the two are focused on getting connected to permanent housing, social services, and new work.

“I’m here to try to help us and get out of this situation, and get back to normal life,” Matthew said. Staff anticipated moving eight people on Monday, with more gradually moving in over the coming two to three weeks. After the initial 30 days at the center, when clients will work with case managers to identify housing and other services, Retread can grant twoweek extensions for as long as someone needs.

While the center is intended to maintain a 75/25 split for Vista and Encinitas residents, staff said there is some wiggle room depend-

While California requires all elementary school districts to offer TK as a precursor to regular kindergarten for all four-year-olds by 202526, Solana Beach is one of a handful of basic aid districts that says they are exempt from this requirement because they don’t receive additional state funding to accommodate more students.

“Because the Solana Beach School District is community-funded, we don’t receive an apportionment from the state, so therefore it’s not required of community-funded districts,” said Mark Pong, Assistant Superintendent of Business Services.

“However, the board regularly demonstrates that we’re committed to the success of each and every student, so we recognize that there are students across the district who would benefit from a two-year kindergarten program in the Solana Beach School District.”

Estimated costs for a single classroom in the program are around $60,000 for startup, including materials and curriculum, and $222,000 annually for ongoing costs, including personnel. The board agreed with the steering committee’s recommendation for a ratio of two adults per 24 students.

Staff said the program would be paid for out of the General Fund, using leftover money freed from declining enrollment.

SBSD leaders recommended a limited program of one to three classrooms prioritizing high-need students. This would include

Mark Pong Asst. Superintendent of Business Services

be filled via a lottery. Board members expressed concern about using a lottery, noting that it would inevitably leave some students without the opportunity for free early education.

“If you offer a seat in a specific program that you cannot offer to all, we’re going to have some feedback from our community about that,” said Board President Debra Schade.

Board Member Katie Süel recommended that the district talk with other schools that have utilized a similar system. Despite the potential challenges of a lottery, she said she does not want to see empty seats in a classroom.

“I think once we are paying to have the teachers in the classrooms, we should fill up the seats,” Süel said.

The Del Mar Union School District, which also claims to be exempt from state TK requirements, adopted a limited TK program last month focusing on high-need students. However, a board majority agreed not to open seats to the general population.

Board members said they would like a better idea of how many students would utilize the program in Solana Beach before making any decisions about the number of classrooms. Staff agreed to survey more families to collect more data.

The board will consider and vote on a more formalized recommendation for the program at their March 14 meeting.

STATE SEN. Catherine Blakespear speaks at an opening ceremony for the Buena Creek Navigation Center in Vista alongside Encinitas Mayor Tony Kranz, left, Vista Mayor John Franklin, right, and homelessness program staff from both cities. Photo by Laura Place

EACH OF the four floors of the Buena Creek Navigation Center in Vista includes six two-person rooms. Photo by Laura Place

Valley Farm Market, The Cottage to Del Mar Plaza

By Laura Place

DEL MAR — The Del Mar Plaza will be home to two new tenants in the coming year, as Valley Farm Market and La Jolla-based brunch spot The Cottage prepare to move into the storefront space on Camino Del Mar.

Both businesses plan to open on the ground floor of the plaza sometime in 2024; Valley Farm in the former

storefront of Banana Republic and The Cottage in the former space of Chinese restaurant Del Mar Rendezvous.

This will be the third San Diego County location for specialty market and butcher shop Valley Farm Market. The first location in Spring Valley was opened in 1952 by Felix and Eleanor Marso and has remained a family operation since, with

their grandson Derek Marso currently managing the business.

A second location also opened in La Jolla in 2019.

Marso said they are excited for this next chapter of their expansion, which will also include an attached restaurant similar to The Shack Kitchen + Coffee, Valley Farm’s barbecue and breakfast eatery in Spring Valley.

“We’re excited to be a part of the Del Mar community,” Marso said. “We’re gonna bring in staff from the other location when it comes to the butcher, produce, and specialty grocery. We’re really focusing on the clientele and giving the community what they want.”

The Cottage has been a beloved brunch institution in La Jolla since 1992. It expanded to a second location

in Encinitas along El Camino Real in 2022.

While owner Jason Peaslee was unable to speak for this story, he told The Coast News last year that it was important to expand into other areas with small beach town appeal similar to their La Jolla site — making Del Mar an unsurprising choice for The Cottage’s continued expansion.

Along with Del Mar

Rendezvous and Banana Republic, the Del Mar Plaza has seen the departure of other businesses in recent years including Folio and Made in Earth. Marso said they are hoping to bring new life into that section of plaza. We’re looking at maybe some guest chef appearances,” he said.

The Del Mar Plaza is located at 1555 Camino Del Mar.

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Developer eyes Flying Bridge site

Proposal brings

By Samantha Nelson OCEANSIDE

— In a change of plans, a developer once set on bringing a Marriott hotel to a parcel near the mouth of the San Luis Rey River now aims to build a six-story, 275-unit apartment complex at the same location.

The mixed-use project, estimated to stand 65 feet tall, would occupy the 2.5acre plot that’s home to the Rodeway Inn and former Flying Bridge restaurant — a site known for its picturesque views.

Other elements of the proposed development include a two-level underground parking garage with 354 parking stalls and 2,500 square feet of commercial space facing North Coast Highway, plus a leasing office, workspaces, and a package delivery location.

The development features a contemporary architectural design, including extensive glazing, store-front facades, a resort-style pool and lounging deck, a fitness center, an indoor-outdoor social area, work-from-home communal space, two viewing decks, parking for bicycles and e-bikes, surfboard storage, electric charging stations, and “ample” open space, according to documents submitted to city planning staff.

North County physician Shantu Patel acquired the property 25 years ago, initially planning a Hyatt Place hotel and condominiums, then a Marriott Residence Inn, neither of which came to fruition.

Despite the Oceanside City Council’s approval of Patel’s plans for a Marriott in 2019, the hotel was never built.

“This is going to be a gem for Oceanside,” Allan Teta of TRE Architecture told the City Council at the time.

City Planner Sergio Madera said the latest mixed-use project has not officially submitted an application but rather submitted its plans for a developer’s conference, or pre-application review.

“Often, formal applications do not result from the developer’s conference,” Madera said.

If approved, the project would include 35 studio apartments (585 square feet each), 159 one-bedroom apartments ranging in size from 694 to 820 square feet, 64 two-bedroom apartments between 1,050 and 1,117 square feet, and 17 three-bedroom apartments with 1,443 square feet of space.

The project’s current plans do not include another restaurant to replace the iconic Flying Bridge, which in its heyday welcomed guests like Bing Crosby, Sean Connery, and Debbie Reynolds, according to the San Diego Union-Tribune.

As part of its formal application with the city, the developer is expected to submit a mixed-use development plan, conditional use permit applications (residential, height), a tentative map to establish the residential and commercial portions of the development, and a potential density bonus request.

The project would also be subject to the city’s inclusionary housing requirement, which means at least 15% of the units will be considered affordable.

Escondido adopts homeless policy

By Samantha Nelson ESCONDIDO

— The Escondido City Council has recently approved a homelessness policy embracing sobriety over the statewide Housing First model to serve as a framework for developing a new city-owned homeless shelter.

The policy, drafted by Mayor Dane White and Councilmember Joe Garcia, employs a “Public Safety First approach,” prioritizing sobriety and mental health care as prerequisites for the city’s homeless population to obtain long-term housing.

White described the move as a crucial first step toward addressing homelessness in the community, emphasizing sobriety and mental health as essential steps toward attaining financial independence and stable housing.

“We believe any policy that enables personally destructive behavior is neither compassionate nor effective,” the policy states.

According to the terms, the city will no longer distribute free resources such as tents, tarps, syringes, or drug paraphernalia, as it believes such actions enable substance abuse and perpetuate homelessness.

Furthermore, the policy identifies drug addiction and untreated mental health issues as primary factors contributing to homelessness and associated criminal activity within the city.

While the city acknowledges that not all unhoused individuals are “criminal transients” and “stands ready and willing to lend immediate support to those willing to accept help,” the policy also states that “choosing sobriety is the only acceptable option.”

“Data shows that the vast majority of unhoused people are either addicted to drugs, experiencing a mental health crisis, or both,” the policy reads. “We recognize that drug addiction and untreated mental health concerns are the root causes of the state of affairs on the streets of Escondido.”

The policy also rejects the Housing First approach, which prioritizes permanent housing before addressing behavioral health and substance abuse issues, deeming it “ineffective and unsustainable,” with the only exception being low-income seniors priced out of their homes.

However, some members of the public expressed skepticism, questioning the policy’s focus on drug addic-

tion and its departure from collaborative efforts with local organizations like Interfaith Community Services, which supports the Housing First approach.

Rev. Meg Decker of Escondido’s Trinity Episcopal Church called the policy “shortsighted, limited and divisive.”

“You can’t get sober on the streets,” Decker said, who felt the city was leaning away from working with local Housing First organizations, like Interfaith Community Services, to combat homelessness.

Escondido resident Kymberly Walker, a mental

health clinician who conducts homeless outreach, supported implementing a homeless policy but felt the policy’s language failed to acknowledge other factors, such as high living costs and low wages.

“You’re making all of the homeless sound like addicts, and that is not the case,” Walker said.

Greg Anglea, CEO of Interfaith Community Services, said a lack of housing and shelter beds fuels homelessness.

According to Interfaith, there are only 15 general shelter beds available in Escondido for over 300 people

experiencing homelessness.

“We’re all frustrated,” Anglea said during a Feb. 27 community forum. “These are our neighbors. We need places for people to go.”

Despite the pushback, Garcia defended the policy.

“We want to get our homeless to a place where they can begin to heal from the pain and trauma that they live in,” Garcia said.

The recently-approved policy also included a moratorium on homeless shelters in the downtown district, a response to the county’s recent proposal to place a temporary homeless shelter on East Valley Parkway.

Chatting with Encinitas mayor about upcoming State of the City

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Community and Senior Center on March 21, 5:30-8 PM. This prestigious community event is an annual sell-out and includes a reception and delicious foods from Encinitas restaurants. Tickets start at $65 ($55 for Chamber members) and are on sale at encinitaschamber. com/events/state-of-thecity/.

tinues to thrive and has five distinct communities of people that love where they live. Whether people live in Olivenhain, New Encinitas, Cardiff-by-the-Sea, Historic Encinitas or Leucadia, we all admire our place near the beautiful shoreline of the Pacific Ocean.

Is there a State of the City “theme” this year? “Investing in the Future.”

beautiful spot overlooking the Batiquitos Lagoon and Ponto Beach and will be a great scenic viewpoint for generations to come.

What makes you optimistic about the city’s future? Encinitas is a city with natural beauty and great people who are passionate about keeping it the place we all love.

The evening includes an update from City Council members, the Encinitas Chamber of Commerce, Cardiff101, Encinitas101 and Leucadia101. Mayor Tony Kranz will give the keynote address. Chamber Chatter caught up with him recently to ask about this year’s event.

You have been Mayor for over a year now. What are some of your proudest accomplishments? The purchase of the property known as “Surfer’s Point” in northwest Leucadia is at the top of the list. It is a

What do you consider to be some of the City’s biggest challenges? Managing the development of the new apartment projects over the next few years will take some focus. There will need to be improvements to existing infrastructure in areas beyond the immediate development, so the city must do what we can to provide those.

What can residents do to get more involved? Get signed up for city notices of meetings and workshops. There are also many civic and business organizations that are a big part of what makes Encinitas great.

What is your vision for the future of Encinitas? I see a city that con-

Can you describe your perfect day in Encinitas? I enjoy seeing the city by bike and my wife and I regularly ride to get a meal out at one of the many tremendous restaurants around Encinitas.

TONY KRANZ is mayor of Encinitas. Courtesy photo

the state Department of Education.

LEADERSHIP ACADEMY

TEACHER AWARD

Army and Navy teacher retired U.S. Marine Aviator Lt. Col. Kevin Moss has been nominated for the Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce’s High School Teacher of the Year Award.

DISTINGUISHED SCHOOL

El Camino High School in the Oceanside Unified School District has been honored as a 2024 California Distinguished School by

The Oceanside Chamber of Commerce’s “Oceanside Leadership Academy” program was recognized with an Outstanding Chamber Program Award at the Western Association of Chamber Executives annual conference on Feb. 7.

YOUTH AWARDS

The Hispanic Heritage Foundation honored Idalis Solano Humerez of San Marcos with a bronze award in the public service and social justice category and Dayana Pascual Sanchez of Oceanside with a silver award in the technology category under its 25th Hispanic Heritage Youth Awards program.

DEAN’S LIST

Lyssa Bowers of Oceanside was named to the fall dean’s list at Manchester University in Indiana.

HONOR SOCIETY

Megan Laplante of San Marcos was initiated into the Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective all-discipline collegiate honor society.

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

MiraCosta College has launched one of California’s first associate in science degree programs in Artificial Intelligence (AI) led by Professor Rick White.

OPUS LAW

After spending several years renting spaces in Sola-

MORE THAN 50 local residents gathered on Feb. 23 to rally against the proposed construction of a large warehouse and manufacturing project covering 31 acres on Eddie Jones Way in Oceanside. The protesters are concerned about the project’s potential for air, water, light and noise pollution as well as negative effects on local sensitive habitats. Oceanside Speaks Out, a group of concerned residents, organized the rally.

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na Beach and Encinitas areas, the Opus Law Firm has moved to its new, permanent location at 6050 El Tordo, Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067. Visit opus.attorney for more information.

WATER AUTHORITY

Jaymie Bradford, the former executive vice president and chief operating officer at the San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce has joined the San Diego County Water Authority as assistant general manager overseeing the agency’s external affairs.

SUNFLOWER SEA STAR

A team at the Birch Aquarium at Scripps Institution of Oceanography have successfully spawned and cross-fertilized gametes from a male and female Sunflower Sea Star, a critically endangered species, resulting in fertile eggs.

The curious incident of the dog in the airport

Last week’s column about my two dogs prompted remarks from folks who agreed that dogs and marketing can easily go paw-inhand.

As comments came in, I was reminded of Sherlock, the beagle from KLM Royal Dutch Airlines. Sherlock was introduced to the public in 2014 as the guy who helped reunite travelers with personal items they may have left on a flight as they were deplaning into Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport.

Ads and social media showed Sherlock clad in a KLM-blue vest getting a good sniff of the owner’s scent from a cellphone, stuffed animal, or other item. Then the item would be tucked into a vest pocket…and he was off!

Bounding down crowded hallways, this canine sleuth tracked down his quarry within minutes, possibly before the item was even missed. And this brilliant bit of above-andbeyond customer service generated gobs of free press and feelings as warm and fuzzy as the beagle himself.

A decade later, people still speak of it fondly, seeing KLM as a model corporate citizen.

Navigating airports, security, delays and lost luggage are all-too-common parts of travel. Throw in a talented pup who remediates at least one woe, and life’s suddenly infinitely better.

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Tube, prompting comments like, “Next time I land at Schiphol I'm 'forgetting' all my stuff on the plane just to be able to play with this dog.”

Only Sherlock was hired for the ad and doesn’t actually provide services for KLM. The airline’s Lost and Found department is only staffed by people.

Learning Sherlock doesn’t actually exist, members of the flying public who remember the story express irritation with parent KLM, feeling they’ve been lied to.

So while I applaud KLM’s messaging of “We do whatever it takes…” the gap between promises and reality potentially risks making customers feel cheated.

You too may want to make promises that won’t be kept. Customers expecting you to fulfill those promises will think well of you…until they look for fulfillment. Discovering that you won’t do what you said can easily do long-term damage to the reputation you’ve spent years building up.

So before taking the risk, ask yourself whether elevating your reputation versus disappointing customers is worth it.

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Pets of the Week

HADLEY at Rancho Coastal Humane Society is a 6-year-old, 67-pound, female shepherd mix.

Hadley was a stray when a good Samaritan picked her up and took her to a shelter in 2020. When her owner was not able to take her back, she was transferred to RCHS through Friends of County Animal Shelters.

She loves people. She feels safest when she is in a quiet place and will sit at her human companion’s feet for hours if allowed. She is a gentle soul.

The $145 adoption fee includes a medical exam, neuter, up-to-date vaccinations, registered microchip

and a one-year license if the new home is in the jurisdiction of San Diego Humane Society’s Department of Animal Services.

For info on adoption or being a virtual foster, stop by RCHS at 389 Requeza St., Encinitas, call (760) 7536413 or visit SDpets.org.

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BUTTERCUP at Helen Woodward Animal Center is

a 2-year-old female domestic short hair blend.

With her brown tabby coat, Buttercup is a “sweet princess,” according to her caretakers at HWAC. She is looking for her forever human and home.

Buttercup’s adoption fee is $145plus a $36 microchip fee. All pets adopted from HWAC are altered and upto-date on vaccinations and micro-chipped for identification.

Helen Woodward Animal Center is at 6523 Helen Woodward Way in Rancho Santa Fe. Kennels are open Wednesday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. (by appointment only).

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

O’side’s Hass wins 49th District honor

By Samantha Nelson OCEANSIDE — Local business owner Robbie Hass,

the Oceanside Chamber of Commerce’s first Black board president, was named by U.S. Rep. Mike Levin as the 49th Congressional District’s constituent of the month for February.

For more than 20 years, Hass has dedicated much of her time giving back to the community through numerous clubs and organizations.

The owner of a boutique real estate brokerage, Hass also serves on the executive board of the North County African American Women’s Association, which provides scholarships to young women.

She served on the Moonlight Foundation for several years and in 2019, joined the board of directors of Community Housing Works, a nonprofit affordable housing developer dedicated to expanding housing opportunities for working families struggling in an expensive housing market.

According to Hass, her father played a large role in instilling a desire to give back to the community.

“I grew up with a dad who was a minister whose purpose in life was to serve mankind,” she said. “I always believed in giving back to the community that

supports me.” Her main focus is on improving quality of life and educational opportunities for Oceanside’s youth. She was a charter member of the Oceanside Promise Foundation, a group dedicated to ensuring all Oceanside students graduate high school and college and are ready for careers.

She also served on the Oceanside Boys & Girls Club board of directors for 14 years.

“I love their mission to give kids in our community opportunities that they otherwise might not have,” she said of the club. “It’s important to expose them to what’s out there and available so that they can make the best choices for themselves.”

Hass was named Woman of the Year by the NAACP in 2017. She was also named Woman of the Year in the former 76th Assembly District in 2018 and again in 2023 for the 74th Assembly District.

“Robbie’s work as a public servant is inspirational and I’m proud to honor her as my February 2024 Constituent of the Month,” Levin said in the recent announcement.

Hass said she was pleasantly surprised to hear of her latest award.

“I feel honored to be selected,” she said.

Super STEM Saturday at CSUSM this weekend

By Staff SAN MARCOS —

Build and launch a rocket, view the surface of the sun, and discover how chemistry is better than magic.

These are just a few of the more than 75 handson, interactive activities and demonstrations that will engage thousands of attendees at Super STEM Saturday on March 9 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Cal

State San Marcos.

Hosted by The Classical Academies and CSUSM, this rain-orshine science festival is free and open to the public. Children of all ages are invited to attend.

Cal State San Marcos is located at 333 S. Twin Oaks Valley Road in San Marcos Free parking is available in Lot F.

Church lends hand at Bonsall farm

By Staff

REGION — North Coast Church brought 100 volunteers to join forces with The Agrarian Institute and Bonsall Berry Farm for a day of service and community building on Feb. 24.

The Agrarian Institute is a nonprofit education farm committed to ending food insecurity in San Diego County. The Bonsall Berry Farm, scheduled to open its gates later this year, aims to create a sanctuary where families and friends can engage with nature, learn about regenerative farming and partake in berry picking.

Participants rolled up their sleeves to plant fruit trees donated by Moon Valley Nurseries and spread mulch donated by Agri Service and Mary Matava, who was named San Diego County’s 2022 Farmer of the Year.

The volunteers also weeded the farm and constructed a 200-yard trench for watershed management.

Meanwhile, more than 20 children planted onions and learned about regenerative agriculture in The Agrarian Institute's wheelchair-accessible education garden.

According to organizers, the fruits of their labor will not only benefit the local ecosystem but also serve a noble cause: All produce harvested from the 22 newly planted trees will be go to Operation HOPE - North County's food pantry.

Operation Hope, an emergency shelter catering to families with children and single women in North County, will receive ongoing vegetable and fruit donations from The Agrarian Institute.

Reflecting on the event,

Mario DeMatteo, executive director of The Agrarian Institute, expressed gratitude for the outpouring of support.

“The overwhelming response and generosity of our partners show the power of community,” DeMatteo said. “Together, we are sowing the seeds of compassion, sustainability, and resilience.”

DeMatteo is likely one of only a handful of farmers in the United States who are wheelchair bound after suffering a permanent

spinal cord injury 20 years ago. North Coast Church, known for its dedication to serving the community, brought its spirit of service to the event.

“We feel called to be out helping people, especially people who are helping others,” said Connor McFadden, community service pastor of the church. “I could tell people really enjoyed themselves being out in this beautiful place and working hard for an amazing cause.”

Helen Woodward cuts adoption fees in March

By Staff RANCHO SANTA

FE — Throughout March, Helen Woodward Animal Center is taking steps to increase adoptions by cutting adoption fees in half and providing food, litter, pet supplies and gas cards to help ease the cost of bringing new, furry family members into homes.

The move is an effort to curb record low pet adoptions from coast to coast, which the shelter says is causing a major crisis in the world of animal welfare and a jump in the number of orphan dogs and cats euthanized around the US.

For the last several decades, HWAC has focused on transporting in orphan

Virginia Rose Peterson Carlsbad February 22, 2024

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pets from outside of San Diego County. Local governances have made the region a safer place for orphan pets by enacting nokill ordinances and spay and neuter laws.

In other parts of the country, however, the number of healthy pets euthanized is much higher. Euthanasia was up by 64%

in 2023 as the result of nearly 1 million fewer pet adoptions than the previous year, as reported by the Shelter Animals Count.

For more information, contact HWAC Adoptions Department at 858-7564117 ext. 313, visit animalcenter.org or stop by at 6461 El Apajo Road in Rancho Santa Fe.

Get Ready to “Spring Ahead”

On March 10th

Set your clocks and do a few other semi- annual tasks that will improve safety in your home.

Check and replace the batteries in your smoke and carbon monoxide (CO) alarms AND check the AGE of the alarms. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission suggests replacing any smoke alarms older than ten years and CO alarms older than five years.

Prepare a disaster supply kit for your home (water, food, flashlights, batteries, blankets, medications)

Once you have created your home disaster kit, use the semi-annual time change to check its contents.

Check for hazardous materials in your home and any outbuilding storage areas. Properly discard any which are outdated, no longer used, or in poor condition.

Check and discard expired medications - those dates really DO have meaning - some very common over-thecounter medications can cause serious problems due to change through aging.

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CITY OF ENCINITAS DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT

505 S. Vulcan Avenue, Encinitas, CA 92024

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

City Hall Hours: Monday through Thursday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM and every other Friday (3/8, 3/22 etc.) 8:00 AM TO 4:00 PM (Closed 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM)

NOTICE OF PENDING ACTION ON ADMINISTRATIVE APPLICATION AND COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT

PROJECT NAME: Saxony SB-9; CASE NUMBER: MULTI-006016-2023; SUB-0060172023; CDP-006018-2023; CDP-006019-2023 (Lot B) FILING DATE: February 28, 2023;

APPLICANT: Bennet Bloom, Ocean Zen LLC; LOCATION: APN 254-353-20; PROJECT

DESCRIPTION: Request for a parcel map for an urban lot split pursuant to Government Code Section 66411.7 for the creation of two lots (Lots A & B) and development of a single family home of the resultant Lot A and Lot B of the urban lot split; ZONING/OVERLAY: Rural Residential 2 (RR-2), Coastal Zone, Special Study, and Cultural/Natural Resources; ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS: The project has been determined to be exempt from environmental review pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Sections 15315, Minor Land Divisions and 15303(a) New Construction. Section 15315 exempts division of property in urbanized areas zoned for residential when in conformance with the General Plan and zoning, no variances are required, all services and access are available, the parcel was not involved in a division of a larger parcel win the previous two year and does not have an average lot slope greater than 20 percent. Section 15303(a) exempts the construction of a new single-family residence. In addition, none of the exceptions listed in Section 15300.2 exist for the project.

STAFF CONTACT: Fran Carr, Associate Planner: (760)633-2738 or fcarr@encinitasca.gov

PRIOR TO 5:00 PM ON MONDAY, MARCH 18, 2024, ANY INTERESTED PERSON MAY REVIEW THE APPLICATION AND PRESENT TESTIMONY, ORALLY OR IN WRITING, TO THE DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT. WRITTEN TESTIMONY IS PREFERRED IN ORDER TO HAVE A RECORD OF THE COMMENTS RECEIVED.

If additional information is not required, the Development Services Department will render a determination on the application, pursuant to Section 2.28.090 of the City of Encinitas Municipal Code, after the close of the review period. An Appeal of the Department’s determination CANNOT BE FILED in accordance with City Council Urgency Ordinance No. 2022-19. The above item is located within the Coastal Zone and requires the issuance of a regular Coastal Development Permit. The action of the Development Services Director may not be appealed to the California Coastal Commission.

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CITY OF CARLSBAD

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Housing Commission of the City of Carlsbad will hold a public meeting at the Council Chambers, 1200 Carlsbad Village Drive, Carlsbad, California, at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 14, 2024, for the city’s Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-25 (July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2025) funding recommendations. The CDBG program is funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The City of Carlsbad is an entitlement community and receives CDBG funds directly from HUD to address local community development needs. For FY 2024-25, the City of Carlsbad anticipates an annual entitlement grant of $518,215.

Those persons wishing to speak are cordially invited to attend the public meeting. Copies of the sta report will be available by Monday, March 11, 2024, on the city’s website: https:// www.carlsbadca.gov/city-hall/meetings-agendas/boards-commissions/housing-commission. The meeting can be viewed online at https://www.carlsbadca.gov/city-hall/meetings-agendas

In addition, written comments may be submitted to the Housing & Homeless Services Department at or prior to the meeting via U.S. Mail to the attention of Housing & Homeless Services Department, 1200 Carlsbad Village Drive, Carlsbad, CA 92008, or via email to housing@carlsbadca.gov. The meeting will commence at 5:30 p.m. or as soon thereafter as the matter can be heard. For questions or more information, please contact Nicole Piano-Jones, Senior Program Manager at nicole.pianojones@carlsbadca.gov or at (442) 3392191.

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CITY OF DEL MAR

DESIGN REVIEW BOARD

SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA

Del Mar Town Hall 1050 Camino del Mar, Start Time: 5PM (or as soon thereafter as practicable), Tuesday, March 19, 2024. Information/instructions for public participation can be found at www.delmar.ca.us

Agenda Items: 1) ROLL CALL; 2) ORAL COMMUNICATIONS non-agenda items); 3) AGENDA BRIEFING; 4) OBJECTIVE DESIGN STANDARDS WORKSHOP Description: Design Review Board and public discussion and feedback on a draft Objective Design Standards Manual, Sta Contact: Matt Bator, AICP, Principal Planner (mbator@delmar.ca.us)

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

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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

FULLY DESCRIBED ON SAID DEED OF TRUST The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 236 DIAMOND WAY 249, VISTA, CA 92083 The undersigned

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 117817-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:

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 117817-CA to nd the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as 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 943577_117817CA 03/08/2024, 03/15/2024, 03/22/2024 CN 28612

Title Order No.: 2394878cad Trustee Sale No.: 86904 Loan No.: 399437532 APN: 324040-35-00, 300-460-79- 00 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 12/9/2022 . UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 3/18/2024 at 10:30 AM, CALIFORNIA TD SPECIALISTS, AS TRUSTEE as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 12/16/2022 as Instrument No. 20220471381 in book ////, page //// of o cial records in the O ce of the Recorder of San Diego County, California, executed by: JACK ANTHONY BUCCIARELLI AND JANE F. BUCCIARELLI, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS , as Trustor EAGLE CAPITAL LP, A CALIFORNIA LIMITED PARTNERSHIP , as Bene ciary WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States, by cash, a cashier’s check drawn by a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or

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TRUSTEE’S SALE – continued all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County, California describing the land therein: See Exhibit “A” Attached Hereto And Made A Part Hereof. The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 12636 CALLE DE ROB POWAY, CA 92064 AND 2572 VANTAGE WAY, DEL MAR, CA 92014. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to-wit: $2,537,499.33 (Estimated). Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this gure prior to sale. The bene ciary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election of Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located and more than three months have elapsed since such recordation. DATE: 2/15/2024 CALIFORNIA TD SPECIALISTS, AS TRUSTEE, as Trustee 8190 EAST KAISER BLVD., ANAHEIM HILLS, CA 92808 PHONE: 714-283-2180 FOR TRUSTEE SALE INFORMATION LOG ON TO: www.stoxposting.com CALL: 844-477-7869 PATRICIO S. INCE’, VICE PRESIDENT CALIFORNIA TD SPECIALIST IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. “NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid on a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned o may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying o all liens senior to the lien being auctioned o , before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of the outstanding lien that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s o ce or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these

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 844477-7869, or visit this internet Web site www.stoxposting.com, using the le number assigned to this case T.S.# 86904. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be re ected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale.”

For sales conducted after January 1, 2021: NOTICE TO

TENANT: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call (844) 477-7869, or visit this internet website www. STOXPOSTING.com, using the le number assigned to this case 86904 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.

TS# 86904

LEGAL DESCRIPTION

EXHIBIT “A” Parcel 1: APN

324-040-35-00

Parcel A:

Parcel 3 of Parcel map no. 10159, in the County of San Diego, State of California, led in the o ce of the County recorder of San Diego County, June 26, 1980, as le no. 80202748 of o cial records.

Parcel B: An easement and right of way for road and utility purposes and incidentals thereto, over, under, along and across those portions of parcels 1, 2 and 4 of parcel map no. 10159, in the County of San Diego, State of California, led in the o ce of the County recorder of San Diego County, June 26, 1980, as le no. 80202748 of o cial records, designated and delineated as “proposed 40 foot private road and utility easement” on said parcel map. Parcel C: An easement and right of way for road and utility purposes and incidentals thereto, over, under, along and across the easterly 20.00 feet of parcel 4 and over, under, along and across the southerly 20.00 feet of parcels 1 and 4 of parcel map no. 10159, in the County of San Diego, State of California, led in the o ce of the County recorder of

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San Diego County, June 26, 1980, as le no. 80-202748 of o cial records. Parcel D: An easement and right of way for ingress and egress, road and utility purposes including but not limited to electric power, telephone, gas, water, sewer and cable television lines and appurtenances thereto, over, under, along and across that portion of the Northerly 20 feet of parcel 2 of parcel map no. 6142, in the County or San Diego, State of California, led in the o ce of the County recorder of San Diego county on July 7, 1977, Lying within the proposed 40 foot private road easement as designated and delineated on said parcel map no. 6142. Parcel 2: APN 300-460-79-00 Lot 237 of Del Mar Hills, unit no. 6, in the City of Del Mar, County San Diego, State of California, according to map thereof no. 6162, led in the o ce of the County recorder of San Diego County, August 6, 1968. STOX 943564 / 86904 02/23/2024, 03/01/2024, 03/08/2024 CN 28554

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF KIM LENORA CROSSTHOMAS

Case# 37-2023-00051196PR-LA-CTL

To all heirs, bene ciaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of Kim Lenora Cross-Thomas

A Petition for Probate has been led by James Thomas, in the Superior Court of California, County of San Diego. The Petition for Probate requests that James Thomas be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

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

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

follows: Date: April 3, 2024;

Time: 1:45 PM; in Dept.: 502, Remote Hearing. Court address: 1100 Union St., San Diego CA 92101, Central Courthouse.

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

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

If you are a creditor or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must le your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by

SAN DIEGUITO WATER DISTRICT BOARD

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Directors of the San Dieguito Water District will hold a public hearing on March 20, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. at 505 South Vulcan Avenue, Encinitas, California 92024 to present a Miscellaneous Fee and Deposit Study/Update prepared by San Dieguito Water District sta and consider:

1. Adoption of Resolution No. 2024-02, implementing adjustments to the District’s miscellaneous fees and deposits.

2. Adoption of Resolution No. 2024-03 Establishing the pass-through of actual transaction processing fees for credit and debit card transactions.

The study/update includes an analysis of the cost of providing services for certain miscellaneous tasks. These tasks are typically customer-driven and include tasks such as, but not limited to; plan checks, water meter installations and posting notices. The study/update recommends adjustments to the District’s fees in order to recover all expenses related to providing the tasks.

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

A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.

Attorney for Petitioner:

Justin Isaac, Esq. Lawyer in Blue Jeans Group 3990 Old Town Ave., Ste A102 San Diego CA 92110

Telephone: 619.683.2545

03/08, 03/15, 03/22/2024

CN 28635

NOTICE OF PUBLIC LIEN SALE

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

COM on March 22nd 2024, ending at 10am. The personal property including but not limited to: Personal and household items stored at West Coast Self-Storage Carlsbad 2405 Cougar Drive Carlsbad, CA 92010, County of San Diego, by the following persons:

Tenant Size Unit. Unit Number

Kenya Williams 5x10 1094

Briana Groom 5x10 1217

Susan Polmar 10x7.5 3098

Andrew Cruz 5x10 3178

Property is sold “AS IS BASIS.” There is a refundable $100 cleaning deposit on all units. Sale is subject to cancellation. 03/08/2024 CN 28632

Notice of Public Sale of Personal Property Pursuant to the California Self-Storage

Grey Michelle, Kyner Unit# 043

Mitchell, Loumas Unit# 093

Hernandez, Kimberly Unit# 120

Hays, Brandie Lee Unit# 143

Campa, Ralph Unit# 201

West, Mason Unit# 211

Owner reserves the right to bid at the sale. Purchases must be made with cash only and paid for at the time of purchase. All purchased goods are sold “asis” and must be

at the time of sale. Sales

to prior cancellation in the event of settlement

owner and obligated party. Dated this 03/08/24 and 03/15/2024.

Magna & Magna, Inc. dba: Oceanside Self Storage (323) 721-1621

Mark D. Magna, Pres. 3/8, 3/15/24 CNS-3789064# CN 28625

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSECHANGE OF NAME CASE# 37-202400009322-CU-PT-NC

TO ALL INTERESTED

PERSONS:

Petitioner(s): Robert Nello Girandola led a petition with this court for a decree changing name as follows:

a. Present name: Roberto Girandola change to proposed name: Robert Nello Girandola

THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this Court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for a change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must le a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely led, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING: On April 19, 2024 at 8:30 a.m., in Dept. 25 of the Superior Court of California, 325 S Melrose Dr., Vista CA 92081, North County Division. (To appear remotely, check in advance of the hearing for information about how to do so on the court’s website. To nd your court’s website, go to www. courts.ca.gov/find-my-court. htm.)

NO HEARING WILL OCCUR ON THE 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.

date speci ed), the Petition for Change of Name (JC Form #NC-100) will be granted without a hearing. One copy of the Order Granting the Petition will be mailed to the petitioner. To change a name on a legal document, including a birth certi cate, social security card, driver license, passport, and other identi cation, a certi ed copy of Decree Changing Name (JC Form #NC-130) or Decree

Changing Name and Order

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

A certi ed copy of Decree Changing Name (JC Form #NC-130) or Decree Changing Name and Order Recognizing Change of Gender and for Issuance of New Birth’ Certi cate (JC Form #NC230) may be obtained from the Civil Business O ce for a fee. Petitioners who are seeking a change of name under the Safe at Home program may contact the assigned department for information on obtaining certi ed copies. If all the requirements have not been met as of the date speci ed, the court will mail the petitioner a written order with further directions.

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

A RESPONDENT

OBJECTING TO THE NAME CHANGE MUST FILE A WRITTEN OBJECTION

AT LEAST TWO COURT DAYS (excluding weekends and holidays) BEFORE THE DATE SPECIFIED. Do not come to court on the speci ed date. The court will notify the parties by mail of a future hearing date.

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

IT IS SO ORDERED. Filed Date: 02/29/2024

Brad A. Weinreb Judge of the Superior Court. 03/08,

Riley, James Unit# 017

The court will review the documents led as of the date speci ed on the Order to Show Cause for Change of Name (JC Form #NC-120). If all requirements for a name change have been met as of the date speci ed, and no timely written objection has been received (required at least two court days before the

CITY OF ENCINITAS

PUBLIC NOTICE OF ORDINANCE INTRODUCTION

ORDINANCE NO. 2024-01

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Encinitas has introduced Ordinance No. 2024-01 “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Encinitas, California, Amending Encinitas Municipal Code Chapter 18.08 Regarding Sewer Connection Fees and Sewer Service Charge.”

Proposed Ordinance No. 2024-01 amends Section 18.08.080 which prescribes the manner of calculating annual sewer service charges and Section 18.08.100 which establishes procedures for voluntary submetering to distinguish between indoor and outdoor water use for the purpose of sewer billing. The proposed changes formalize existing administrative practice for determining account-level annual indoor water use and associated ow-based charges to each account.

Ordinance No. 2024-01 was introduced at the Regular City Council meeting held on February 28, 2024, by the following vote: AYES: Blackwell, Ehlers, Hinze, Kranz, Lyndes; NAYS: None; ABSTAIN: None; ABSENT: None. The City Council will consider the adoption of this Ordinance at the March 13, 2024, Regular City Council meeting commencing at 6:00 p.m., in the City Council Chambers, 505 South Vulcan Avenue. The Ordinance is on le in the o ce of the City Clerk, 505 South Vulcan Avenue and may be viewed between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act/Section 504 Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and Title VI, this agency is an equal opportunity public entity and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnic origin, national origin, sex, religion, veteran status or physical or mental disability in employment or the provision of service. If you require special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk’s O ce at 760-633-2601 at least 72 hours prior to the meeting. /Kathy Hollywood, City Clerk

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before

Dated:

Buyer’s

TRADE NAME, COVENANT NOT TO COMPETE, FURNITURE, FIXTURES, EQUIPMENT, MACHINERY, LEASEHOLD INTEREST/ IMPROVEMENTS, PARTS, ACCESSORIES, LOGOS COPYRIGHTS, SERVICE MARKS, TRADEMARKS, PATENTS, PATENT APPLICATION AND INVENTORY and are located at: “TOWNE CLEANERS” 1253 East Vista Way, Vista, CA 92084

The bulk sale is intended to be consummated at the o ce of: Allison-McCloskey Escrow Company, 4820 El Cajon Boulevard, San Diego, CA 92115-4695 and the anticipated sale date is MARCH 26, 2024.

This bulk sale Is subject to California Uniform Commercial Code Section 6106.2, but rather to Section 24074 of the Business and Professions Code.

The name and address of the person with whom claims may be led is: Allison-McCloskey Escrow Company, 4820 El Cajon Boulevard, San Diego, CA 92115-4695, and the last date for ling claims by any creditor shall be MARCH 25, 2024,

372 W Aviation Rd Fallbrook Ca 92028 Auction Date

March 28, 2024 at 10:00am

Mark Szilagyi, Emmanuel Guzmán, lluvia acosta, Ulysses Dorantes The auction will be listed and advertised on www. storagetreasures.com.

Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the above referenced facility in order to complete the transaction.

Extra Space Storage may refuse any bid and may rescind any purchase up until the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property. 3/8/24 CNS-3786044#

CN 28611

NOTICE OF PETITION TO

ADMINISTER ESTATE OF LOIS FINNEY RODES

Case# 24PE000125C

To all heirs, bene ciaries,

creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of Lois Finney Rodes A Petition for Probate has been led by Larry N. Rodes, in the Superior Court of California, County of San Diego. The Petition for Probate requests that Larry N. Rodes be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person les an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: Date: April 3, 2024; Time: 1:45 PM; in Dept.: 502, Remote Hearing. Court

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Ocean Kamp crews unearth human bone fragments

Bones returned to tribes; grading work continues

By Samantha Nelson OCEANSIDE —

Ocean Kamp, a giant mixed-use housing development set to replace the former swap meet and drive-in movie theater, is progressing steadily even after the recent discovery of human bone fragments at the project site.

In 2022, the project was approved by the Oceanside City Council as a residential-commercial development with up to 700 homes, a 300-key resort, 134,000 square feet of retail and office space, and a 3.5-acre wave lagoon on a 92-acre site at the northeast corner

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collisions led the City Council to declare a temporary local traffic safety emergency in August 2022.

The city’s General Plan identifies Tamarack as one of several “transformative corridors,” providing “a network of high-quality bikeways, walking paths and transit services.” Based on this definition, the proposed Tamarack Avenue Complete Streets Plan would have entirely redesigned the roadway.

The consultant’s study and design plans were estimated at $283,241, but the actual construction cost of changes to the roadway would likely cost between $5 and $10 million, money Mayor Keith Blackburn said the city is not prepared to spend.

“In five years, we’re going to be spending more than we’re bringing in,” said Blackburn. “I look at Tamarack as it probably could use some help, but to totally revamp it at a time when we are already saying we don’t have enough money to run the city in general after a certain period of time...I have a hard time with this.”

“I’m with the mayor on this one, and the fiscal conservativeness of this,” said Councilmember Melanie Burkholder. “I just can’t see spending that money right now.”

Fiscal restrictions aside, Mayor Pro Tem Priya Bhat-Patel pointed to ongoing safety concerns for adopting the Tamarack redesign plan. The often pedestrian-heavy road connects to several schools, raising further concern about public safety awareness.

“From a safety perspective, it is important for us to invest this money and to ensure that we’re doing what we can to address the needs that we’ve had and that we’ve heard about in the past,” said Bhat-Patel. “So I’m supportive of this and looking forward to it.”

One of the critical points in the plan was reconfiguring Tamarack, identified as a “neighborhood connector street” for all modes of

construction, and drive $8.9 million annually in economic activity countywide.

Since the project broke ground, however, neighboring residents have noticed work crews have been frequently absent from the construction site over the last few weeks.

According to developer Jon Corn, CEO of O’Side Partnership, crews started mass grading in 2019 to raise the entire site by 10 feet and are now waiting on the city’s permission to begin the second phase of grading.

grading and install utilities and roads.”

Corn said that the project has not received any stop-work orders or formal delays, but the periodic stops and starts are due to crews bringing in clean fill dirt when it's available.

During the first phase of grading, crews unearthed shards of Native American artifacts and some human remains.

“Eventually, all artifacts and remains will be repatriated to the earth according to the customs and practices of the tribe,” Corn said.

of Foussat Road and state Route 76.

According to staff, the project will produce a $3.4 million net surplus to the

travel, focusing on bicyclists and pedestrians. Part of the proposal included a community engagement process throughout the Tamarack redesign, helping identify needs and priorities, providing feedback on proposed designs and a final review of the project.

“I think the residents in that area need an opportunity,” said Councilmember Carolyn Luna. “They’ve felt like they have really not had an opportunity to weigh in previously on what the improvements have been on Tamarack and I don’t think that’s right. I think that (the residents) should have this opportunity to participate in the plan.”

For some commuting residents, no additional changes are necessary along Tamarack, which provides an important east-west connection to residential, commercial, and recreational areas and school zones stretching from the coast to El Camino Real.

“I use Tamarack all the time to get to and from. If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. To me, Tamarack is fine,” said resident Glen Bernard.

The council also addressed a request from Citizens for a Friendly Airport relating to revisions to the municipal code and General Plan prohibiting the airport in all other zones and properties within the city and limiting any expansion to within the airport’s current boundaries.

Noise complaints and pollution concerns have also been ongoing issues for residents living near the airport.

According to resident and registered nurse Vanessa Forsythe, the use of leaded aviation gasoline in single-propeller planes at Palomar Airport is an urgent concern due to its effects on community health.

Blackburn forwarded a motion to continue to dig deeper into residents’ complaints and requests related to the airport. The council will revisit the issue in 60 days.

The council appointed residents Kevin O’Neil and Lin Wei Wu to the city’s Agricultural Advisory Committee.

city’s general fund at buildout, $295 million in onetime economic impacts from construction, generate nearly 1,800 jobs throughout

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Leonard’s death.

Leonard’s owners, Jeffrey and Liz Johnson, said they were pleased that Boyer would receive the maximum sentence, but they would “never have true closure” until Leonard was found.

“We’re happy that (Boyer’s) going to prison and will be there for as long as possible,” said Liz Johnson. “I hope that when he gets out, he will stop his evil ways, not want to hurt any other living creature for the rest of his life and that he’s learned his lesson. We still don’t know where (Leonard is) buried or where he is. But at least he finally has the justice that he deserves. He’s a hero because, without him, this never would have come to light.’’

According to prosecutors, Boyer claimed to be a military veteran on social media to gain the trust of pet owners looking to find new homes for their cats. Boyer even adopted two cats from the San Diego Humane Society.

“He preyed on multiple people; he preyed on older people who were going to nursing homes and couldn’t take care of their animals,” Kilamyan said. “He used manipulation and lies to convince these vulnerable people to give him their cats.”

Loretta Bunten said Boyer had convinced her to rehome her two cats with him for his grandmother, which she later learned was a lie.

“I can’t believe I trusted this man,” Bunten said. “I have to live with the guilt of trusting him and handing my two cats over to him for the rest of my life… He does not get my forgiveness because it was disgusting what he did.”

Another victim, Laurie Pellechio, said she spent time with Boyer before giving him her beloved emotional support cat, Mai Tai.

“I’m concerned about Josh’s future and his role in society moving forward,” Pellechio said.

“We have pretty much maxed out this initial grading permit, so we are now working with the city to obtain a phase-two grading permit along with permits to relocate utilities and build roads,” Corn said via email. “Once we have those permits, we will complete

“The human remains are small bone fragments that, while small, have been treated with respect and dignity under the supervision of Native American monitors,” Corn said.

According to Corn, the items were “carefully and meticulously sorted, identified and stored” in cooperation with the local San Luis Rey Band of Mission Indians.

Indigenous peoples have inhabited the San Luis Rey River Valley and the areas of present-day Oceanside for thousands of years. This isn’t the first time that a developer has found artifacts and human remains when digging up earth near the riverbed.

According to residents of the adjacent Wanis View Estates community, approximately 10 skeletons were found during its construction in the early 2000s.

The remains were repatriated on a plot of land fenced off from the public.

Ocean Kamp should be completed in three years, Corn said.

ly members said he didn’t like cats; the whole family didn’t really like cats. He had hate in his heart and that’s what he acted with.”

Boyer apologized to the families of his victims, saying he acted out in “stupid ways” after losing his wife and daughter.

“I understand this is going to follow me for the rest of my life,” Boyer said. “It’s an atrocity what I’ve done, and currently I can only ask for forgiveness from those whose pets I harmed.”

Boyer’s defense attorney, Gretchen Von Helms, argued for long-term probation instead of prison time, claiming his actions were likely the result of drug-induced psychosis following the birth of his daughter.

Von Helms said that Boyer’s wife, who was suffering from postpartum depression, had wanted to give their child up for adoption against his wishes, which “basically caused him to have a psychotic breakdown.”

At some point, Von Helms said Child Protective Services removed Boyer from the home, causing him to lose his job and move into a toolshed on his family’s Escondido prop -

erty, where he started to self-medicate.

However, Deputy District Attorney Eva Kilamyan said the investigation found Boyer’s behavior was “full of hate” toward people and animals.

Kilamyan also disputed Boyer’s attorney’s claims that he was in a drug-induced psychosis, citing instances where Boyer deliberately manipulated individuals to acquire their cats through false pretenses, preying on vulnerable pet owners.

“This wasn’t just a one-time meth-induced moment where he did something crazy that was completely out of character for him,” Kilamyan told the judge. “His own fami-

Kilamyan called Boyer a sociopath and suggested his crimes were similar to those of serial killer Ted Bundy and Parkland High School shooter Nikolas Cruz, both of whom tortured and killed animals.

Prosecutors said Boyer’s list of heinous acts against animals included burning, shooting with BB guns and arrows, electrocution, mutilation and leaving them caged outdoors in the heat without food or water. The judge said he was concerned about Boyer’s “risk to society now and in the future.”

“Mr. Boyer, these acts are extremely disturbing,” Kearney said. “I hope you continue to get help and live a productive life.”

The San Diego Humane Society encourages anyone who suspects animal cruelty or neglect in their neighborhood to call 619-299-7012.

SHERIFF’S DEPUTIES handcuff Escondido resident Joshua Tyler Boyer on March 2 at the Vista courthouse. Boyer was senteced to eight years in state prison for torturing and killing at least 10 cats. Photo by Samantha Nelson

GRIEVING CAT owners Loretta Bunten and Liz Johnson speak to reporters during Joshua Tyler Boyer’s sentencing hearing on March 2 in Vista. Photo by Samantha Nelson

A MAP of Ocean Kamp, a large residential development and resort with surf lagoon at the former swap meet and drive-in movie theater in Oceanside. Courtesy photo

Local Scoop one of area’s few zero-waste shops

By Samantha Nelson ENCINITAS

— One of North County’s few sustainable living, package-free, zero-waste grocery stores is letting people know they’re still in business and offering even more refillable organic products.

Solana Beach native Katie Fletcher first opened Local Scoop as a zero-waste grocery store providing locally sourced organic cereals, grains, nuts, produce, spices, oils, honey, pasta, superfoods and snacks.

The store also recently started offering refillable organic home and body products, such as soaps and dish soap.

Instead of relying on plastic packaging, the store encourages customers to bring their reusable containers to refill supplies.

Also, Local Scoop provides donated containers and compostable paper bags for those who wander in unprepared or are looking for a healthy to-go snack.

The store opened in January 2023, splitting its space at 937 S. Coast Highway 101 with The Nada Shop, a zero-waste home and body store that allowed customers to refill their empty bottles with organic soaps for their hair, body and dishes.

In January of this year, the previous owner of the Nada Shop decided to close

ly connected to the ocean, the environment and their health,” she said. “There’s nowhere else I could imagine being.”

Studying abroad in Spain, London and Sydney, zero-waste healthy stores were a regular thing.

After searching for a nearby sustainable grocery store to no avail, Fletcher opened Local Scoop.

hair oils, shampoos and conditioners, and other home and body refills.

her side of the store. Local Scoop remained, completely taking over the space, incorporating home and body products into the grocery store's inventory.

“We’re the one-stop, low-waste living shop where you don’t have to go out of your way to get your cleaners and food,” Fletcher said.

Unfortunately, since The Nada Shop closed and winter rainstorms have driven away foot traffic, the business at Local Scoop has been slow.

According to Fletcher, due to some miscommunication, many customers mistakenly believe that Local Scoop is closed.

“So many of our cus-

tomers don’t think we’re here anymore,” Fletcher said.

Fletcher wants to spread the word that Local Scoop is still in business and hopes to remain part of the Encinitas downtown community.

“It’s a progressive-thinking city where so many people are deep -

“I genuinely wanted to shop and live that way, so after five years of searching, I just created the store,” Fletcher said.

Local Scoop now offers hundreds of organic goods, from flours to nuts, seeds, trail mixes, a superfood powder bar, spices, pasta and more, plus cleaning products, shower steamers, bath bombs, massage and

Beyond providing a sustainable service for the community, Fletcher also uses Local Scoop to spread awareness about the global plastic pollution problem and to show people that a zero-waste lifestyle doesn’t have to be complicated or expensive, noting that she saves her customers from paying for packaging markups.

“It doesn’t have to be a fancy container; just bring what you already have,” she said. “You also don’t have to overhaul your house and change everything at once; just wait until you run out of something and bring in that same container to be refilled.”

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KATIE FLETCHER of Solana Beach is the owner of Local Scoop, a zero-waste refillery in Encinitas. Fletcher demonstrates how to refill a bottle of home and body products like argan oil at her shop. Photo by Samantha Nelson

LOCAL SCOOP is a zero-waste grocery store on Coast Highway 101 in Encinitas offering refillable, organic food, home and body products. Photo by Samantha Nelson

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Award-winning landscape artist transforms sickly trees, gardens

Since 1985, Russell Bowman has been delighting residents of San Diego County with his plant and tree expertise.

So, it’s no wonder Bowman Plant & Tree Care Specialists have been named the San Diego Union-Tribune Community Press’ “Best of North County” voters’ poll for tree and plant care for a 2nd year in a row!

He is lovingly referred to as the San Diego “tree doctor extraordinaire” by his clients, Bowman is known for transforming sickly trees and gardens into Disneyesque wonderlands.

Using his own proprietary blend of organic biological nutrition, Bowman feeds plants at night — a technique he picked up during his time as a horticulturist at Disneyland.

“When you feed plants at night, they have enough time to absorb the nutrition, before it is degraded by the sun’s rays,” he said. “That’s why, when most people are winding down their days, eating dinner, and going to bed, we are out feeding plants and trees.”

He’s done more than just care for sick plants and trees, he’s revolutionized both residential and commercial properties by the use of his organic fertilizer tanks that inject his magical formula through your irrigation systems.

In a very short time, this program pays back through reduced water bills.

“When you give your body proper nutrition, it affects your overall health and boosts your immunity, so you don’t get sick. The same is true for plants and trees.” Bowman feeds complete “nutrition delivery biology” derived from earthworm castings to replenish the missing healthy soil biology.

This works with a client’s current irrigation system so that each time the landscaping is watered, the needed soil biology is replenished.

“This is the secret to

keeping your property looking like a five-star resort.”

Russell is quick to point out that healthy plants and trees are also environmentally friendly. A healthy plant will be more efficient at photosynthesizing sunlight into oxygen and the healthy soil/ compost helps bring down uses far less water.

He donates his time and expertise for the trees for the Point Loma Association and gardens at the Rock Church in Point Loma, Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery, the YMCA, Barnes Tennis Center, Chili’s Restaurants, Stone Brewery in Escondido, and San Diego Botanic Garden.

He also served with the San Diego Rose Society in Balboa Park for 12 years.

“My calling is to beautify the earth, making trees and plants healthy,” The Master Gardener taught me everything I know. I’ve learned that when you love something, it’s not some-

thing you have to do; it’s something you want to do.”

To learn more about Bowman and his services, please contact Russell at 858-499-9417.

He provides tree and plant nutritional care as well as ongoing routine garden maintenance.

Russell Bowman abides by all applicable state laws and requirements and does not perform any services that require a licensed contractor.

Business license B2017006153.

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RUSSELL BOWMAN of Bowman Plant & Tree Care Specialists is lovingly referred to as the San Diego “tree doctor extraordinaire.” Courtesy photo

vide comments about what alignment alternatives to advance to an environmental review and highlight environmental concerns that should be studied.

Gaasterland and Druker proposed forming the task force in time for its members to review the notice of preparation and provide feedback to help inform the city’s official response to SANDAG.

“Specifically, what this task force will be doing is making sure that all of the concerns that residents of Del Mar have are being addressed,” Druker said.

Other council members raised a host of concerns related to the task force, ranging from excluding certain

voices and potential Brown Act issues to it just not being necessary.

Council members

Dwight Worden, Tracy Martinez and Dan Quirk said they believe it is better for these conversations to take place at regular council meetings, where everyone can be included.

“Here, at City Council, this is the best venue for everyone to come and share their positions and thoughts publicly. This is where the process should take place,” Quirk said.

Worden also expressed concerns about the suggestion to include two members of the City of San Diego’s Torrey Pines Planning Group in the task force, stating that this takes away from the group’s purpose to represent the people of Del Mar.

Other council members said there is the risk of a majority of task force members speaking with each other about the notice of prepara-

her frustration with the lack of support from fellow council members and noted that several residents had requested a task force to ad-

...We are doing a disservice to our community by not giving the people of the community the opportunity to apply for this task force.”

Councilmember Terry Gaasterland Del Mar City Council

tion outside of their meetings, which could violate the Brown Act and the potential for some council members not to be included.

“It’s unnecessary. We are fully capable of doing this here at council, with the five of us,” Worden said.

Gaasterland expressed

dress the rail realignment.

“We can dissolve the task force the very next day if that is the council’s wish, or maybe nobody will apply and then we’ll have no application,” Gaasterland said.

“But I think we are doing a disservice to our community by not giving the people of

the community the opportunity to apply for this task force. I think we’re doing them a terrible wrong.”

Other council members said they are open to creating the task force at another point in the rail realignment environmental review process, which is expected to last through at least 2026.

Because three of the five council members had stated their opposition to the proposed task force, Gaasterland did make a motion for the council to formally vote on the item.

When it comes to the review period for the notice of preparation, Del Mar officials said they will be asking SANDAG for an additional 15 days to form a response.

Gaasterland also proposed a resolution that she said would memorialize the

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ability of beds.

“We want to have flexibility. Retread is gonna be really good about tracking the bed allocation as closely as possible. We don’t want to turn anyone away,” said Vista Homeless Services Program Manager Jonathan Lung.

Along with its non-congregate model, Buena Creek is also a low-barrier shelter, meaning that individuals are not required to be sober but are prohibited from having or using drugs on-site.

Apart from the two buildings where clients live, the Buena Creek property encompasses a single-family home used for staff housing and a converted garage used as another communal space. The center has 16 staff members, including case managers, navigation coaches, and security personnel, eight living on-site.

Several staff members

city’s list of guiding principles for the rail project, which the council adopted in the fall. The council approved the resolution in a 4-1 vote, with Quirk opposed.

This included removing a statement asking SANDAG to include a specific rail realignment (one running under the San Dieguito Lagoon to Interstate 5) in its environmental review.

Quirk voted against the resolution on the basis that the guiding principles do not represent the opinions of all residents in Del Mar.

SANDAG is continuing to consider multiple realignments to move a portion of the tracks off the fragile Del Mar bluffs and into tunnels beneath the city by 2035. Officials are seeking billions of dollars in funding to make it a reality.

are graduates of Green Oak Ranch’s recovery program, some previously homeless.

Andre Weese, a security coordinator at Buena Creek who graduated from the Green Oak ranch program in November, remembers the struggle of finding shelter when he was homeless and struggling with addiction.

“When I was out there, there was nowhere I could go. I couldn’t go to the shelter; it was too hard to get into. It was high barrier, and you had all these waiting lists…We recognize that it’s life or death out there,” Weese said. “People are gonna come to our navigation center and there’s gonna be somewhere who cares about them.”

Vista Councilmember Katie Melendez said Buena Creek is prepared to provide clients with dignity and support.

“Together, we’re gonna wrap around them and make sure they have the resources that they need,” Melendez said.

Local author raises glass to razed ballparks

34 demolished ballparks — each with its own lore, which Finnigan reveals.

unable to put his hands on what touches his soul.

and it rekindles a memory of what was once here.”

San Diego Bay. It was leveled in 1958.

Abook celebrating stadiums that were reduced to rubble is worth toasting.

Welcome to “Remembering Torn-Down Ballparks, Over a Cold Beer,” a tale about venues residing in the graveyard that are given a new life.

Author Ken Finnigan of Carlsbad is the pilot into this time machine of baseball gems that were reduced to dust. He reflects on these slices of baseball heaven that landed on a scrap pile.

While discarded, these stadiums remain etched in people's minds and hearts.

“Seeing them rekindles that memory of remembering what once was,” Finnigan said.

Finnigan crisscrosses the land, tipping his cap to

San Diego, of course, deserves a page or two.

The chapters on Qualcomm Stadium (better known as “The Murph”) and Lane Field are like the others: They highlight the national pastime's great cathedrals that have disappeared.

Finnigan, raised outside of Queens, N.Y., knows his stuff. He rattles off key numbers, like one does their address.

“From my house it was 10 miles to Shea Stadium, 15 to Ebbets Field, 20 to Yankee Stadium and the Polo Grounds,”' he said.

Finnigan landed in North County, carving out a 30-year career as an engineer.

Retirement found him brewing beer and then producing coasters saluting the torn-down ballparks. That morphed into his latest endeavor, a book that is a fun and historical read.

When Finnigan returns to the old sites, they're still relevant. Even if he's

Unseeded Brit wins SD Open tennis title

Katie Boulter

Great Brit-

defeated sixth-seeded Marta Kostyuk of Ukraine, 5-7, 6-2, 6-2, in the singles final of the $922,573 Cymbiotika San Diego Open on March 3 at Barnes Tennis Center.

After splitting the first two sets, the 27-year-old Boulter broke Kostyuk’s serve in the third game for a 2-1 lead. The players held serve the next three games, then Boulter slammed a return winner to break Kostyuk in the seventh game for a 5-2 lead.

Boulter had her only two aces of the match in the next game to win her second Women’s Tennis As-

sociation tournament and first on the 500 level.

“I really didn't think I’d be standing here with the trophy, I really didn’t,” said Boulter, who, following the tradition of the three-yearold tournament, was also given a surfboard, which she joked “will be an absolute nightmare to get home.”

Boulter defeated the second, third, sixth and seventh seeds to win the title — Brazilian Beatriz Haddad Maia, American Emma Navarro and seventh-seeded Donna Vekic of Croatia — in addition to Kostyuk to win the title.

Kostyuk beat top-seeded American Jessica Pegula in a semifinal on March 2.

“Ebbets and the Polo Grounds, they are now two huge apartment high-rises,” said Finnigan, who turns 59 on March 20. “They are sort of cold and sterile.

“But you can still feel that aura of the ballpark

The late Duke Snider, a longtime Fallbrook resident, once chased fly balls for the Brooklyn Dodgers where that's no longer allowed.

“There's a sign at the Ebbets site that reads: ‘No Ball Playing,’” Finnigan said.

The Lane Field chapter explores the 8,000-seat downtown stadium near Broadway Street and the

The Padres’ Ted Williams, while then in the Pacific Coast League, hit a home run there that landed in Los Angeles — see page 72.

Where Lane Field stood is marked by a commemorative home plate and pitcher's mound.

The outfield?

“It’s full of hotels,” Finnigan said.

Qualcomm Stadium, or

San Diego Stadium, its original name when christened in 1967, is no more. But Finnigan, like countless others, can recall his visits to the Taj Mahal of San Diego venues.

“I saw The Who there in the late 1980s, with that huge Marlboro cigarette ad looming overhead from the right-field scoreboard,” he said. “That was before it was enclosed in 1997, so you

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Hand-crafted Asian cuisine at Sky Deck’s Glass Box

Sky Deck Del Mar's premier eatery, Glass Box, is executive chef/owner Ethan Yang’s dream creation. This was clearly a case of saving the best for last as Glass Box was one of the final restaurants to open in the Sky Deck.

One of my favorite sushi places was Café Japengo. Not only was the food great, but there was a vibe and energy in the air. Since it closed in 2018, I have been in search of a hip Asian fusion eatery. My search is over. Thank you, Glass Box!

Ethan is a third-generation chef. His family emigrated in 1985 from Taiwan, where his grandfather and father were chefs. Ethan was born and raised in San Diego.

When I asked him a few things that make him successful, he said, “Being knowledgeable about the front and back office, a team environment where everyone’s input is desired, giving back to the community, and offering a flagship value and experience.”

Ethan gained front office experience as managing partner at Carver Steaks & Chops and Pechanga’s Director of Restaurants. In the community, he helped Maui fire victims and is a supporter of Boys & Girls Clubs, Promises2Kids and Toys for Tots. “I have to give back, it is a mantra of mine,” he said.

I was also impressed with Ethan’s goal of having zero food waste. For example, fish scraps such as the head, bones and belly are used to make broths and sauces.

Another great example is using wagyu fat in the restaurant's signature Smoky Old-Fashioned cocktail. The wagyu fat is soaked in whiskey and agitated for a few hours. The result is a silky drink with body that is infused with smoke.

I couldn’t resist start-

lover that he is, would go for the Chilean Sea Bass in an Asian fusion style with miso, sauteed vegetables and a shitake reduction. Sam also prepared premium wagyu slices, grade A5, tableside.

The show was as exciting as the mouthwatering strips accented with wasabi, truffle salt and garlic chips. Going back a bit to my Japengo days, one of my faves there was the fried rice. Ethan has potentially exceeded Japengo with his blue crab fried rice with egg, onion and scallion.

Over dinner, Frank and I kept saying we were going to take some of the rice home and wound up polishing off the deep bowl of heavenly rice.

take a person about three or four visits to try most menu items. Each entrée is designed to be shareable, so my recommendation would be to have each person get a different entrée and enjoy family style. Glass Box also has catering menus and can host events.

Whether you are there for a quiet date night hanging out at the glass box sushi bar, sitting in the main dining room with friends and family, or in the energetic Sky Deck hall, there is an environment and plate to match every occasion, especially with their happy hour, lunch and dinner menus.

portunity to get familiar with Glass Box. Thank you, Chef Ethan, Jennifer and Sam for a 5-star experience. Get more info at glassboxsd. com.

— Story by Rico Cassoni

Wine Bytes

ing off the evening with the Old Fashioned suggested by Jennifer Hamilton, director of development. Frank started with a 2019 Grgich Hills Cabernet, which I also had after finishing the Old Fashioned.

Ethan, Jennifer and Sam, our waiter, spoiled us over the evening. We started off with Yellowtail Hamachi Crudo topped with jalapeno and a yuzu vinaigrette. We also had mouthwatering Bluefin Toro Tartare as

starters.

Sam said that Glass Box uses the toro (lots of fat) versus choo toro (medium fat) or akami (no fat) cuts along with crab mixed for extra richness in the tartare, which is also topped with avocado slices. The creaminess of the avocado and tartare were a perfect pair. Both dishes were complemented with fresh ginger and wasabi.

For entrees, I knew that Frank being the sea bass

Ethan further indulged us with nigiri omakase, where a sushi chef makes the best combination with the ingredients of the day. Each fish bite topped a small portion of rice to give it structure. Additionally, each piece of fish had a unique salt and season. The omakase was fresher than fresh. You would think the fish was just pulled out of the water.

Bottom line, Glass Box is a must-do experience. I estimated that it would

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Vittorio’s Italian Trattoria is hosting a Trinchero Wine Dinner on Thursday, March 28, at 6 p.m. The main course is grilled New York steak with creamed spinach and a peppercorn reduction paired with 2021 “Quattro Theory” Cabernet Sauvignon. Cost is $75 per person plus tax/gratuity. RSVP at 858-538-5884.

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HAMACHI CRUDO, left, with toro tartare topped with avocado along with ginger and wasabi accents. Photo by Rico Cassoni

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ETHAN YANG, executive chef/owner of Glass Box, Sky Deck Del Mar’s premier restaurant. Photo by Rico Cassoni

UCSD scientists discover new fish

By City News Service

REGION — A team of scientists including Ben Frable of UC San Diego’s Scripps Institution of Oceanography discovered a new species of tropical fish during an expedition to remote Mexican islands, it was announced today.

The fish, named the Halichoeres sanchezi or the tailspot wrasse, likely only lives on the rugged Revillagigedo Archipelago off Mexico’s Pacific coast. The volcanic island chain is sometimes referred to as the “Mexican Galapagos’’ for its endemic biodiversity — meaning organisms that are native and restricted to a certain place.

Frable and other scientists published a paper naming the fish in the journal PeerJ.

Halichoeres sanchezi was named in honor of marine scientist Carlos Armando Sánchez Ortíz of the Universidad Autónoma de Baja California Sur, who collected the first specimen and organized the 2022 expedition that led to the fish’s discovery.

“Characterizing and naming a species previously unknown to science feels like you’ve made a mark on history,’’ Frable told City News Service. “This is the ninth fish I have helped describe, but it is the first where I was one of the first scientists to encounter the species in the wild.’’

Frable said naming a new species is up to the people discovering it, “but there are actually some internationally agreed upon rules and guidelines called the International Code of

Zoological Nomenclature to help standardize it.’’

“Names need to be conjugated into Latin and are generally derived from Ancient Greek or Latin words, but this is not required,’’ he said. “The big rule is that you cannot name species after yourself. ’’

The team collected eight specimens of the fish, ranging in size from around one inch long to nearly six inches.

The females of the species are mostly white with reddish horizontal stripes along their top half and black patches on their dorsal fin, behind their gills, and just ahead of their tail fin, a statement from Scripps read. Frable described the males as “orangey red up top fading to a yellow belly with a dark band at the base of the tail.’’

Halichoeres sanchezi is a member of the wrasse family, a diverse and colorful group of more than 600 species.

Researchers encountered the new species inhabiting an underwater field of volcanic rubble at a depth of around 70 feet near San Benedicto Island — one of four islands in the Revillagigedo Archipelago. The island chain is a marine protected area located around 250 miles to the south of the Baja California peninsula and some 500 miles west of mainland Mexico’s coastline.

The specimens collected are stored in Scripps’ Marine Vertebrate Collection, Mexico’s Colección Nacional de Peces and the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County.

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could look out on to the hillside.”

It would host two World Series and two AllStar games on the baseball side. Once inside, it often didn't matter what was on the marquee.

Seeing those stadiums again through Finnigan's book opens a door.

“It brings you back to your childhood where you're just kind of learning sports for the first time and sometimes being in the stadium is the first experience of being in the adult world as a kid,” he said. “You're absorbing this mass of people and you're not used to the excitement surrounding it.

“You had collected the baseball cards, watched the games on TV, but suddenly you're inside a ballpark. Seeing these old ballparks rekindles that experience and it gives you a fond memory.”

With baseball around the corner, Finnigan has two book signings on deck: March 10 at Warwick's in La Jolla, 1-3 p.m, and March 15, Barnes & Noble in Encinitas, 3 p.m.

“I feel lucky I was able to see some of these ballparks before they were destroyed,” Finnigan said.

We're fortunate he constructed what made them so special.

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

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joy cannabis while they work.

“I know it might sound odd to some, but to have a work-share space where people can enjoy cannabis and do what they want to do is definitely something that is appealing to the cannabis community,” said Green.

SCI also recommended that the city require equity applicants to maintain at least 51% of ownership of the business, to prevent them from being taken advantage of by partners or investors while still allowing flexibility.

Councilmember Katie Melendez said she supported this idea in order to prevent predatory behavior.

Local impact

In order to understand the impact of the war on drugs on residents, SCI examined data for 685 cannabis-related arrests recorded in Vista from 2014 to 2023, with no earlier data available from the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department.

The firm’s analysis found that Black people made up nearly 6% of cannabis-related arrests in Vista in this time frame despite comprising just 3% of the city’s population.

Other racial and ethnic groups including Whites (65.4% of the population), Hispanics/Latinos (50.25%), Asians (4.9%), and Native Hawaiians/Pacific Islanders (0.9%) did not see the same disproportionate impacts.

“When you look across the other demographic groups, their arrest rates align more closely with their population proportions or well below them. “ said SCI Senior Consultant Kyle Tankard.

Black people made up nearly 6% of cannabis-related arrests in Vista from 2014 to 2023, despite comprising just 3% of the city’s population, law enforcement data shows. Graph courtesy SCI Consulting

Data also revealed that arrests were concentrated in Vista’s north-central region, which also holds one of the highest concentrations of non-White and low-income residents.

“We’ve identified this region to be most disproportionately impacted given the convergence of those factors,” Tankard said.

Contreras noted that

this area is located largely within District 1, which she represents.

“It’s not a surprise to me, but it still is a little bit of a surprise, every time I see how District 1 has been affected by so many of these indicators, and looking at the historic generational inequities in my district. I want to ensure that we’re doing the best that we can here in the city to right a lot of wrongs that have happened,” Contreras said.

Precedent

SCI looked at existing cannabis equity programs in other cities, such as Oakland, San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Long Beach, to identify best practices for a Vista program.

These cities have identified various criteria for

applicants to qualify as equity applicants. Oakland’s program specifically prioritizes residents living within specific police beat areas in their city, while Sacramento’s has prioritized residents in specific impacted zip codes.

The city of San Diego also adopted its own Social Equity and Economic Development (SEED) program in January, which would allow 18 new retail cannabis outlets in the city for individuals meeting specific criteria, including those who have been impacted by a cannabis-related conviction or arrest.

San Diego County is also in the process of establishing a Socially Equitable Cannabis Program that would allow new commercial cannabis operations in

unincorporated areas of the county and also seek to remove barriers to entry into the industry.

Armand King, an advocate for cannabis equity in San Diego County, said there will be “nay-sayers” who will point out issues with how other jurisdictions have run these programs, but encouraged Vista to continue pursuing a local program.

“What we’re in position to do in Vista is to analyze all of these other failures, figure out what they did wrong, and put ourselves in a position to do this right, and not just right, but set an example for the rest of the nation on how an equity program should work, should happen, and put Vista on the map,” King said.

TRADECRAFT FARMS employee Cierra Gilliam completes a sale this week at the Vista dispensary. The Vista City Council is considering offering grants and other resources as part of a cannabis equity program. Photo by Laura Place

BLACK PEOPLE made up nearly 6% of cannabis-related arrests in Vista from 2014 to 2023, despite comprising just 3% of the city’s population, law enforcement figures show. Graph courtesy of SCI Consulting

CANNABIS FLOWER for sale at Tradecraft Farms in Vista. Last year, the city of Vista, a leader in North County’s recreational marijuana industry, brought in $7 million in cannabis tax revenue. Photo by Laura Place

HALICHOERES SANCHEZI, or the tailspot wrasse, is a tropical fish that likely only lives on the rugged Revillagigedo Archipelago off Mexico’s Pacific coast. Courtesy photo/Scripps

A good time to propagate

Chris Cash, my favorite professor in the SUNY Cobleskill Plant Science Department, gave his propagation students free rein of the 17 university greenhouses while attending his class.

As a result, we produced over 100 Rosemary Christmas trees and 500 geraniums for the graduation ceremony. It was obvious I had caught the propagation bug, and here are a few of the techniques I learned that I would love to pass on to fellow gardeners.

PROPAGATION 101 IN NORTH COUNTY

Here, in Southern California, the possibilities of learning more about making plants from existing annuals, herbs and succulents are endless.

For those of us who use herbs on a regular basis, there is no need to purchase those “live herbs” from the specialty food stores. These are simply tall herbs with roots that have been refrigerated in plastic bags.

Although they may look alive when you buy them, in truth they only last for a week.

You can, however, use these “live herbs” as cuttings to make more plants. The propagation method described will work best with well-established herbs from your garden or a neighbor’s, or from larger, well-established plants purchased from the garden center.

jano’s garden

Now is the perfect time of year to start cuttings for your spring garden.

KITCHEN ESSENTIALS

Basil: This kitchen favorite is easy to propagate, especially considering there are now over 10 varieties available from garden centers — whether spicy Thai basil, lemon basil with a citrus flavor or large leaf basil perfect for a salad or to wrap your chicken salad.

Take a cutting at least 3-4 inches long, removing the lower leaves with two pairs of leaves remaining on top. Place the cuttings in a glass container, making sure to keep the leaves out of the water. The old-fashioned Ball jars are perfect for this since they have raised upper collars.

As soon as the roots appear, repot into a plastic or clay 4-inch pot. Place pot in an indoor room, not in direct sun. Wait until the plant has at least six sets of leaves before harvesting.

When harvesting just a few leaves, pick from the upper sides of the stalk. If more are needed cut a few inches of the entire stem.

Once the plant is sturdy and well-established it can be transplanted outdoors.

Rosemary: Cut 3-inch pieces from the soft stem, avoid the hardwood at the bottom of the stalk. Remove bottom leaves and place in Ball jar, with only stem touching the water.

As soon as roots appear, repot into a 4-inch pot filled with potting soil and keep in warm room until established.

To direct sow into pots, take cutting in same manner, cutting below the node, and remove lower leaves. Fill clay pot with potting soil and poke small holes to place stems in. Press into soil, making sure they stand upright. Place pots in warm room, with indirect sunlight. In about three weeks, roots will develop and the plant can be repotted or stay in small pot.

Coriander: This herb is used in a variety of Mexican and ethnic recipes and can be grown in a pot or in the ground for most of the year.

Take cuttings from young stems, about 3 inches long, cutting just above the node. Remove the bottom set of leaves, leaving two pairs of leaves at the top. Take at least four cuttings, so you can process them all in one pot.

Fill a 4-inch clay or plastic pot with lightweight potting soil. Water before inserting herbs. Poke holes

with a finger or pencil, and insert the four stems. Press into soil.

Place in a warm room with indirect sunlight. In 2-4 weeks they will have rooted and can be placed outdoors in pots or transplanted into the ground.

PRESERVING THE BOUNTY

Both basil and coriander can be transformed into delicious sauces by simply processing in blender or food processor. Harvest three cups of leaves, rinse briefly and dry with towel. Place in separate bowl. Add ¼ cup olive oil, 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, 3 tablespoons walnuts or pine nuts, 1 tablespoon salt, 2 cloves sliced

garlic to blender jar and pulse until thick. When mixture is thick, add herbs gradually until it resembles mayonnaise. Serve immediately or refrigerate.

ANNUALS TO PROPAGATE

Nasturtium: Although this is not a long-lived plant, the show that it puts on in any sunny room will charm your family. Every few weeks I cut long stems from my garden, strip off the bottom leaves and place in a tall glass jar. If you place in a kitchen that receives natural as well as overhead lighting, the stalk will begin producing orange flowers on a daily basis.

They will bloom for weeks if you remember to

change the water! Nasturtiums don’t transplant well, but they make a wonderful cut flower.

Begonias: Tuberous begonias can be multiplied through stem cuttings. It is necessary to wait until the new growth has started before cutting is done.

Cut stems that are approximately 4-6 inches tall, with lower leaves removed to promote air circulation. If you have the room, you can propagate four or five plants at a time.

Using a standard 4-inch clay pot, filled with moistened potting mixture, make a hole with the finger

LUZ MARIA SALAZAR propagates succulents in her well-stocked greenhouse at Bamby’s Flowers on State Street in Carlsbad. Photo by Jano Nightingale

jano nightingale

LEGALS LEGALS LEGALS LEGALS LEGALS LEGALS LEGALS

Coast News legals continued from page 11

address: 1100 Union St., San Diego CA 92101, Central Courthouse.

https://www.sdcourt.ca.gov/ sdcourt/probate2/probatevh

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

If you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or le written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. If you are a creditor or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must le your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of rst issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as de ned in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code.

Other California statutes and legal authority may a ect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. You may examine the le kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may le with the court

a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the ling of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250.

A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.

Petitioner:

Larry N. Rodes 1241 Kendall Ct. Walnut Creek, CA 94595

Telephone: 925.381.6353

03/08, 03/15, 03/22/2024

CN 28609

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF JUDY JO FRIDONO

Case # 37-2023-00050982PR-PW-CTL

To all heirs, bene ciaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of Judy Jo Fridono

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

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

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

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

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

A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: Date: April 23, 2024; Time: 10:30 AM; in Dept.: 504. Court address: 1100 Union St., San Diego CA 92101, Central Courthouse. https://www.sdcourt.ca.gov/ sdcourt/probate2/probatevh Court appearances may be made either in person or virtually, unless otherwise ordered by the Court. Virtual appearances must be made using the department’s Microsoft Teams (“MS Teams”) video link; or by calling the department’s MS Teams conference phone number and using the assigned conference ID number. The MS Teams video conference links and phone numbers can be found at www.sdcourt.ca.gov/ ProbateHearings. Plan to check in 15 minutes prior to the scheduled hearing time. If you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or le written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.

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

Attorney for Petitioner: Rich Gaines, Esq. Legacy Legal, Inc. 5900 La Place Ct., Ste 105 Carlsbad CA 92008

Telephone: 760.931.9923

03/01, 03/08, 03/15/2024

CN 28603

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSECHANGE OF NAME

CASE# 37-202400008519-CU-PT-NC

TO ALL INTERESTED

PERSONS: Petitioner(s): Roland Dane Demoss led a petition with this court for a decree changing name as follows: a. Present name: Roland Dane Demoss change to proposed

name: Roland Dane Sinclair

THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this Court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for a change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must le a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must

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

NOTICE OF HEARING: On April 19, 2024 at 8:30 a.m., in Dept. 25 of the Superior Court of California, 325 S Melrose Dr., Vista CA 92081, North County Division. (To appear remotely, check in advance of the hearing for information about how to do so on the court’s website. To nd your court’s website, go to www. courts.ca.gov/find-my-court. htm.) NO HEARING WILL

OCCUR ON THE 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 led as of the date speci ed on the Order to Show Cause for Change of Name (JC Form #NC-120). If all requirements for a name change have been met as of the date speci ed, and no timely written objection has been received (required at least two court days before the date speci ed), the Petition for Change of Name (JC Form #NC-100) will be granted without a hearing. One copy of the Order Granting the Petition will be mailed to the petitioner.

To change a name on a legal document, including a birth certi cate, social security card, driver license, passport, and other identi cation, a certi ed copy of Decree Changing Name (JC Form #NC-130) or Decree Changing Name and Order Recognizing Change of Gender and for Issuance of New Birth Certi cate (JC Form #NC-230) may be required. Contact the agency(ies) who issues the legal document that needs to be changed, to determine if a certi ed copy is required.

A certi ed copy of Decree Changing Name (JC Form #NC-130) or Decree Changing Name and Order Recognizing Change of Gender and for Issuance of New Birth’

Certi cate (JC Form #NC230) may be obtained from the Civil Business O ce for a fee. Petitioners who are seeking a change of name under the Safe at Home program may contact the assigned department for information on obtaining certi ed copies. If all the requirements have not been met as of the date speci ed, the court will mail the petitioner a written order with further directions.

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

A RESPONDENT OBJECTING TO THE NAME CHANGE MUST FILE A WRITTEN OBJECTION

AT LEAST TWO COURT DAYS (excluding weekends and holidays) BEFORE THE DATE SPECIFIED. Do not come to court on the speci ed date. The court will notify the parties by mail of a future hearing date.

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

IT IS SO ORDERED.

Filed Date: 02/26/2024

Brad A. Weinreb Judge of the Superior Court. 03/01, 03/08, 03/15, 03/22/2024 CN 28602

ADOPTION OF WYATT LEE CHILDRESS, a Minor Child.

Case No.: FA-2024-6 NOTICE AND ORDER FOR HEARING AND TO SET DATE TO HEAR TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS

THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA TO AUTUMN DANIELLE CHILDRESS (EVANS), Biological Mother and ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS AND THE ADOPTION OF WYATT LEE CHILDRESS, born on April 16, 2017, minor child.

NOW, on this 21 day of February 2024, biological father Ryan Childress, having led herein his Application for Termination of Parental Rights of the Biological Mother, AUTUMN DANIELLE CHILDRESS (EVANS), with a last known address of residence at 3630 Vista Campana S, Unit 37, Oceanside, California 92057, for the reason of biological mother’s failure to contact biological father or minor child during the past three (3) years, and failure to provide nancial support for the minor children for the past three (3) years, and the Step Mother desires to adopt; PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that failure to appear at the hearing named herein shall constitute denial of interest in the minor children, which denial may result, without further notice of this proceeding or any subsequent proceeding, in the granting of this Application for Termination and subsequent adoption of the minor child named herein and permanent relinquishment and termination of the putative mother’s parental rights and in the minor child’s adoption.

IT IS THEREFORE, ORDERED, ADJUDGED AND DECREED BY THE

COURT that the Application for Termination of Parental Rights is hereby set for hearing on the 16th day of April, 2024, at 9:00 o’clock a.m., in the District Court of Payne County, Payne County Courthouse, 606 South Husband, Room 202, Stillwater, Payne County, Oklahoma 74074.

IT IS FURTHER, ORDERED, ADJUDGED AND DECREED BY THE COURT that notice be given as required by law.

Diane Vaughan

HONORABLE JUDGE OF THE DISTRICT COURT

FILED Feb. 22, 2024

Lori Allen, Court Clerk

James V. Murray, OBA No.

11448

Joshua D. Cooper, OBA No.

35453

MURRAY LAW FIRM

P.O. Box 2224

311 South Duck Street

Stillwater, Oklahoma 740762224

(405) 377-7000 Telephone

(405) 377-7009 Facsimile

Attorney for Petitioner

03/01, 03/08, 03/15, 03/22, 03/29/2024 CN 28598

SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA

In

Notice

DIEGO, State of California, commonly known as 1427 Woodhaven Dr, Oceanside, San Diego County, California, and more particularly described as follows:

LOT 70 OF AMENDED MAP OF PALMERA, IN THE CITY OF OCEANSIDE, COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, ACCORDING TO MAP THEREOF NO. 13241, FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAN DIEGO COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, ON SEPTEMBER 22, 1995. A.P.N. 158-622-36-00 Subject to current taxes, covenants, conditions, restrictions, reservations, rights, rights of way, easements and encumbrances of record.

Interested parties may contact Serri Rowell, Broker at 760579-2666. Bids or o ers are invited for the real property and must be in writing and may be delivered to SERRI ROWELL, BROKER, at 6352 Corte Del Abeto Suite I, Carlsbad CA 92011 at any time after rst publication of this notice and before the making of sale. Terms and conditions of sale: cash in lawful money of the United States of America or on terms acceptable to the estate, the balance to be paid upon con rmation of sale by the Superior Court. Taxes, rents, operating and maintenance expenses, and premiums on insurance acceptable to the Purchaser shall be prorated as of the date of close of escrow. The examination of title, transfer of taxes and any title insurance policy shall be at the expenses of Seller. The recording of the deed is to be at the expense of the Purchaser.

Escrow fees shall be borne equally between Seller and Purchaser. The undersigned reserves the right to reject any and all bids. Dated 2/26/24 CATHERINE OYSTER, Conservator 03/01, 03/08, 03/15/2024 CN 28592

SUMMONS (CITACION JUDICIAL)

CASE #: CIVSB2322892

NOTICE TO DEFENDANT: (AVISO AL DEMANDADO): Je rey Mitchum, an individual YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF: (LO ESTÀ DEMANDANDO

EL DEMANDANTE):

Teresa M. Thompson, an individual.

NOTICE! You have been sued. The court may decide against you without your being heard unless you respond within 30 days. Read the information below. You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this summons and legal papers are served on you to le a written response at this court and have a copy served on the plainti . A letter or phone call will not protect you. Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form that you can use for your response.

org), the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www. courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), or by contacting your local court or county bar association. NOTE: The court has a statutory lien for waived fees and costs on any settlement or arbitration award of $10,000 or more in a civil. case. The court’s lien must be paid before the court will dismiss the case.

AVISO! Lo han demandado.

Si no responde dentro de 30 días, la corte puede decidir en su contra sin escuchar su versión. Lea la información a continuación.

Tiene 30 DÍAS DE CALENDARIO después de que le entreguen esta citación y papeles legales para presentar una respuesta por escrito en esta corte y hacer que se entregue una copia al demandante. Una carta o una llamada telefónica no lo protegen. Su respuesta por escrito tiene que estar en formato legal correcto si desea que procesen su caso en la corte. Es posible que haya un formulario que usted pueda usar para su respuesta. Puede encontrar estos formularios de la corte y más información en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www.sucorte. ca.gov), en la biblioteca de leyes de su condado o en la corte que le quede más cerca. Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentación, pida al secretario de la corte que le dé un formulario de exención de pago de cuotas. Si no presenta su respuesta a tiempo, puede perder el caso por incumplimiento y la corte le podrá quitar su sueldo, dinero y bienes sin más advertencia. Hay otros requisitos legales. Es recomendable que llame a un abogado inmediatamente. Si no conoce a un abogado, puede llamar a un servicio de remisión a abogados. Si no puede pagar a un abogado, es posible que cumpla con los requisitos para obtener servicios legales gratuitos de un programa de servicios legales sin nes de lucro. Puede encontrar estos grupos sin nes de lucro en el sitio web de California Legal Services, (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California, (www. sucorte.ca.gov) o poniéndose en contacto con la corte o el colegio de abogados locales.

AVISO: Por ley, la corte tiene derecho a reclamar las cuotas y los costos exentos por imponer un gravamen sobre cualquier recuperación de $10,000 ó más de valor recibida mediante un acuerdo o una concesión de arbitraje en un caso de derecho civil. Tiene que pagar el gravamen de la corte antes de que la corte pueda desechar el caso.

The name and address of the court is: (El nombre y dirección de la corte es):

Superior Court of California County of San Bernardino San Bernardino Justice Center 247 West Third St. San Bernardino CA 92415

PERSONS:

Petitioner(s): Christi Lynn Prettyman led a petition with this court for a decree changing name as follows: a.

Present name: Christi Lynn Prettyman change to proposed name: Christi Lynn Zen THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this Court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for a change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must le a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely led, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING: On March 28, 2024 at 8:30 a.m., in Dept. C-61 of the Superior Court of California, County of San Diego, 330 W. Broadway, San Diego CA 92101 Central Division, Hall of Justice. (To appear remotely, check in advance of the hearing for information about how to do so on the court’s website. To nd your court’s website, go to www. courts.ca.gov/find-my-court. htm.

)

NO HEARING WILL OCCUR ON THE 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 led as of the date speci ed on the Order to Show Cause for Change of Name (JC Form #NC-120).

If all requirements for a name change have been met as of the date speci ed, and no timely written objection has been received (required at least two court days before the date speci ed), the Petition for Change of Name (JC Form #NC-100) will be granted without a hearing. One copy of the Order Granting the Petition will be mailed to the petitioner. To change a name on a legal document, including a birth certi cate, social security card, driver license, passport, and other identi cation, a certi ed copy of Decree Changing Name (JC Form #NC-130) or Decree

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

A certi ed copy of Decree

IN THE DISTRICT COURT IN AND FOR PAYNE COUNTY

STATE OF OKLAHOMA

IN THE MATTER OF THE

Court, all the right, title and interest of the real property of the Conservatee, in and to that certain real property located in the County of SAN

You can nd these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online SelfHelp Center (www.courtinfo. ca.gov/selfhelp), your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the ling fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form. If you do not le your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money, and property may be taken without further warning from the court. There are other legal requirements. You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call an attorney referral service. If you cannot a ord an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonpro t legal services program. You can locate these nonpro t groups at the California Legal Services Web site (www.lawhelpcalifornia.

The name, address, and telephone number of plainti ’s attorney, or plainti without an attorney, is: (El nombre, la dirección y el número de teléfono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante que no tiene abogado, es): Law O ces of Robert F. Schauer

215 N. Second Ave., Ste F Upland CA 91786

Telephone: 909.983.5600

Fax: 909.983.5706

Date: (Fecha), 09/20/2023

Clerk by (Secretario), Leanne M. Landeros, Deputy (Adjunto)

NOTICE TO THE PERSON

SERVED: You are served as an individual. 02/23, 03/01, 03/08, 03/15/2023 CN 28555

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE

- CHANGE OF NAME

CASE# 37-202400006538-CU-PT-CTL

TO ALL INTERESTED

Changing Name (JC Form #NC-130) or Decree Changing Name and Order Recognizing Change of Gender and for Issuance of New Birth’ Certi cate (JC Form #NC230) may be obtained from the Civil Business O ce for a fee. Petitioners who are seeking a change of name under the Safe at Home program may contact the assigned department for information on obtaining certi ed copies.

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

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

A RESPONDENT OBJECTING TO THE NAME

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

hearing date.

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

ORDERED.

Filed Date: 02/13/2024

Maureen F Hallahan

Judge of the Superior Court 02/23, 03/01, 03/08, 03/15/2023 CN 28548

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSECHANGE OF NAME CASE# 37-202400004508-CU-PT-NC

TO ALL INTERESTED

PERSONS:

Petitioner(s): Roberta Frances Leonard led a petition with this court for a decree changing name as follows:

a. Present name: Roberta Frances Leonard change to proposed name: Bobbie Frances Leonard

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

Any

the assigned department for information on obtaining certi ed copies. If all the requirements have not been met as of the date speci ed, the court will mail the petitioner a written order with further directions. If a timely objection is led, the court will set a hearing date and contact the parties by mail with further directions.

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

IT IS SO ORDERED.

Filed Date: 01/30/2024

Brad A. Weinreb Judge of the Superior Court. 02/16, 02/23, 03/01, 03/08/2024 CN 28525

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE - CHANGE OF NAME CASE# 37-202400000809-CU-PT-CTL TO ALL INTERESTED

PERSONS: Petitioner(s): Aubrey Renee

other identi cation, a certi ed copy of Decree Changing Name (JC Form #NC-130) or Decree Changing Name and Order Recognizing Change of Gender and for Issuance of New Birth Certi cate (JC Form #NC-230) may be required. Contact the agency(ies) who issues the legal document that needs to be changed, to determine if a certi ed copy is required.

A certi ed copy of Decree Changing Name (JC Form #NC-130) or Decree Changing Name and Order Recognizing Change of Gender and for Issuance of New Birth’

Certi cate (JC Form #NC230) may be obtained from the Civil Business O ce for a fee. Petitioners who are seeking a change of name under the Safe at Home program may contact the assigned department for information on obtaining certi ed copies. If all the requirements have not been met as of the date speci ed, the court will mail the petitioner a written order with further directions.

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

A RESPONDENT

OBJECTING TO THE NAME

CHANGE MUST FILE A

WRITTEN OBJECTION

AT LEAST TWO COURT DAYS (excluding weekends and holidays) BEFORE THE DATE SPECIFIED. Do not come to court on the speci ed date. The court will notify the parties by mail of a future hearing date.

TO SHOW CAUSE.

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

If all requirements for a name change have been met as of the date speci ed, and no timely written objection has been received (required at least two court days before the date speci ed), the Petition for Change of Name (JC Form #NC-100) will be granted without a hearing. One copy of the Order Granting the Petition will be mailed to the petitioner.

To change a name on a legal document, including a birth certi cate, social security card, driver license, passport, and other identi cation, a certi ed copy of Decree Changing Name (JC Form #NC-130) or Decree Changing Name and Order

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

If no

is timely led, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING: On March 15, 2024 at 8:30 a.m., in Dept. N-25 of the Superior Court of California, 325 S Melrose Dr., Vista CA 92081, North County Division. (To appear remotely, check in advance of the hearing for information about how to do so on the court’s website. To nd your court’s website, go to www. courts.ca.gov/find-my-court.

htm.)

NO HEARING WILL OCCUR ON THE ABOVE

DATE; ATTACHMENT TO ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME (JC FORM #NC-120)

NO HEARING

Hu man led a petition with this court for a decree changing name as follows: a.

Present name: Aubrey Renee

Hu man change to proposed name: Aubree Renee

Hu man Schipp

THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this Court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for a change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must le a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely led, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING: On February 22, 2024 at 8:30 a.m., in Dept. 61 of the Superior Court of California, County of San Diego, 330 W. Broadway, San Diego CA 92101 Central Division, Hall of Justice. (To appear remotely, check in advance of the hearing for information about how to do so on the court’s website. To nd your court’s website, go to www. courts.ca.gov/find-my-court. htm.)

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

ORDERED.

Filed Date: 01/09/2024

Maureen F. Hallahan Judge of the Superior Court 02/16, 02/23, 03/01, 03/08/2024 CN 28523

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSECHANGE OF NAME

CASE# 37-202400005868-CU-PT-NC

TO ALL INTERESTED

PERSONS:

Petitioner(s): Natthamon Koengram led a petition with this court for a decree changing name as follows:

A certi ed copy of Decree Changing Name (JC Form #NC-130) or Decree Changing Name and Order Recognizing Change of Gender and for Issuance of New Birth’ Certi cate (JC Form #NC230) may be obtained from the Civil Business O ce for a fee. Petitioners who are seeking a change of name under the Safe at Home program may contact the assigned department for information on obtaining certi ed copies. If all the requirements have not been met as of the

Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. James Stephen Hirschberg, 3355 Seacrest Dr., Carlsbad CA 92008. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 03/04/2024 S/James Stephen Hirschberg, 03/08, 03/15, 03/22, 03/29/2024 CN 28629

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the petitioner.

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

A

Changing Name (JC Form #NC-130) or Decree Changing

Name and Order Recognizing Change of Gender and for Issuance of New Birth’ Certi cate (JC Form #NC230) may be 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

NO HEARING WILL OCCUR ON THE DATE SPECIFIED IN THE ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE. The court will review the documents led as of the date speci ed on the Order to Show Cause for Change of Name (JC Form #NC-120). If all requirements for a name change have been met as of the date speci ed, and no timely written objection has been received (required at least two court days before the date speci ed), the Petition for Change of Name (JC Form #NC-100) will be granted without a hearing. One copy of the Order Granting the Petition will be mailed to the petitioner. To change a name on a legal document, including a birth certi cate, social security card, driver license, passport, and

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

NOTICE OF HEARING: On March 22, 2024 at 8:30 a.m., in Dept. 25 of the Superior Court of California, 325 S Melrose Dr., Vista CA 92081, North County Division.

(To appear remotely, check in advance of the hearing for information about how to do so on the court’s website. To nd your court’s website, go to www. courts.ca.gov/find-my-court. htm.)

NO HEARING WILL OCCUR ON THE 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

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Great Expectations

At an event billed as “Willy’s Chocolate Experience” on Feb. 24 in Glasgow, Scotland, children and parents were so underwhelmed that police were called, The New York Times reported.

The event, which promised Willy Wonka-themed chocolate fountains, performances by Oompa Loompas and “optical marvels,” turned out to offer just a few jelly beans and a nearly empty warehouse.

Stuart Sinclair, who paid about $44 per ticket to bring his kids to the show, said it amounted to “maybe 20 chairs, a couple of tables and a half-inflated bouncy castle.”

Jenny Fogarty, who was hired to play an Oompa Loompa, said she was given a 15-page script the night before and that “the wigs were very cheap.”

The organizer canceled the event on Saturday afternoon; it was unclear who had called police. The event organizer, House of Illuminati, said ticket purchases would be refunded. [New York Times, 2/27/2024]

The Golden Age of Air Travel

— On Feb. 13, as a Delta flight soared from Amsterdam to Detroit, maggots began falling from an overhead compartment

onto passengers below, The Guardian reported.

Philip Schotte, who was on the flight, said attendants traced the source to a bag stowed above and found a rotten fish wrapped in newspaper. They removed the offending item, and the pilot announced that the plane would be returning to Amsterdam.

Apologizing, Delta said the passengers were placed on another flight and the plane was removed from service for cleaning.

Passengers were also given 8,000 air miles, hotel room compensation and a $30 meal ticket. But who’s hungry? [Guardian, 2/15/2024]

— Sri Lankan Airlines was forced to ground one of its Airbus A330 planes for three days after a rat was spotted on the aircraft, United Press International reported on Feb. 27.

The rodent was seen during a flight from Lahore, Pakistan, to Colombo, Sri Lanka. Workers sprayed the plane with poison, and technicians checked wiring for damage done by chewing. [UPI, 2/27/2024]

Bright Ideas

— On Feb. 19, neighbors in an apartment building in Wejherowo, Poland, became alarmed as a 19-year-old man tried to lead a full-grown horse up the stairs to his thirdfloor home, Radio Gdansk reported.

Police were called to the building and determined that the mare, worth about $3,800, had been stolen.

She was returned to

the owner, and the horse thief was charged with theft; he faces five years in prison. [Radio Gdansk, 2/21/2024]

— Details have recently emerged about an incident in Willow Springs, Missouri, in November, the Springfield News-Leader reported. The Howell County Sheriff’s Office had investigated after a man in his 60s, who was a paraplegic, lost his feet while brush-hogging.

“It was a poorly executed plan,” said Lt. Torey Thompson. He said it was clear almost immediately that the accident had been staged: The cuts were very clean, the feet were nowhere to be found, and tourniquets had been applied to both legs.

Allegedly, the victim had help from a man from Florida, who cut off the feet with a hatchet to help him commit insurance fraud. However, since the unnamed man never filed the claim and he was so severely injured, the sheriff’s office declined to charge him.

And the missing feet?

“A couple of days later, we got a call that a relative found them in a bucket obscured by tires, so we went and got them,” Thompson said. Mystery solved.

[Springfield News-Leader, 2/15/2024]

Saw That Coming

You might have missed the first-ever Florida Man Games in St. Augustine on Feb. 24, but it’s never too early to plan for next year.

United Press International reported that hundreds of people paid $55

each for a ticket to watch Floridians compete in a mullet contest and a “Florida sumo” event where competitors tried to spill each other’s beers.

Other events included a pork butt eating contest, a race that simulated stealing a bike, and an “evading arrest obstacle course.” One winning team walked away with the $5,000 prize.

“We understand that Florida is weird,” said Pete Melfi, organizer of the event. “We embrace it.” [United Press International, 2/26/2024]

Try the Decaf

Brandie Gotch, 30, of Peoria, Arizona, told police that her children were being bullied by other kids, and she had reported it to the school and law enforcement, but nothing happened. So on Feb. 27, she took matters into her own hands, CBS5-TV reported.

With her four children in her Silverado, Gotch drove to a local park, where she allegedly approached a group of kids and started yelling at them.

Police said Gotch grabbed a 14-year-old boy by the hair and yanked his head back and forth as she yelled at him, then grabbed a stick from her truck and chased him, yelling, “I am going to kill you and run you over!”

She then jumped back into her truck and drove it toward the group of kids, running over a girl’s ankle in the process, although she told police she didn’t think she hit the girl. “I hope I didn’t,” she said.

Her own children told police they were bouncing

all over the truck during her jaunt through the park.

Gotch was charged with six counts of endangerment, four counts of aggravated assault, two counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and one count of attempted first-degree murder.

[CBS5, 2/29/2024]

News You Can Use

Legend says that if the seven ravens who protect the Tower of London (six, plus one spare, as decreed by King Charles II) ever leave the landmark, the tower will crumble and the Kingdom of England will fall.

So it’s no surprise that the tower has a ravenmaster, and 56-year-old Michael “Barney” Chandler has just been installed in the job, the Associated Press reported.

Chandler is a former Royal Marine who said, “We don’t know if (the prophecy is) true or not, because we’ve never let the number drop below six — and it’s not going to happen while I’m here.”

As the sixth holder of the post, Chandler will be in charge of four other Beefeaters who look after the ravens. “You never know what they’re going to do,” he said. “They’re all totally different, personality-wise.”

His favorite is Poppy, who hops up to him to accept a treat of a dead mouse now and again. Spoiler alert: The birds’ feathers are trimmed so they can’t fly away. [AP, 3/1/2024]

Leap Day Fun

— In Rye, New Hampshire, Lillian Edin cele -

brated her 25th birthday — although she is 100 years old.

“I feel 25, until I start trying to walk,” Edin said, according to WMUR-TV. “I can’t believe I’ve lived this age. I really can’t.” She was feted with lunch and cupcakes. [WMUR, 2/29/2024]

— A brother and sister who were both born on Leap Day four years apart are getting to celebrate the unusual birthday for the first time.

Omri Demchak, 8, and his sister, Scout, 4, celebrated with more than 50 people at the coffee shop their parents own in Brooklyn, New York. Most years, the family celebrate Omri’s birthday on Feb. 28 and Scout’s on March 1.

Mom Lindsay Demchak said neither of the leap kids was due on the special day.

“It was truly serendipitous,” she told the New York Post. [NY Post, 2/29/2024]

— Issue 12 of France’s La Bougie du Sapeur (The Sapper’s Candle) has hit the newsstands, the BBC reported — which is kind of a big deal because it is printed only on Feb. 29, every four years.

The first edition was in 1980. Editor Jean d’Indy said the 20-page tabloid is “put out by a few pals. We meet in a bar and toss around ideas over drinks. We have a lot of fun, and if the reader does, too, that’s the icing on the cake.”

It has a print run of 200,000, costs about 5 euros, and is not available online. [BBC, 2/28/2024]

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EVENTS CALENDAR

MARCH 8

‘IN A GARDEN BY THE SEA’

Jo Ellen Guthrie discusses her new book “In a Garden by the Sea: The Story of Luther and Olive Gage.” This book focuses on the couple who is responsible for the creation of the Carlsbad Flower Fields, and Luther’s development of the giant Tecolote ranunculus flowers. A book signing will follow the program. Free, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. March 8 at Georgina Cole Library, 1250 Carlsbad Village Dr, Carlsbad.

‘CRAZY FOR YOU’

A zany rich-boy-meetshometown-girl in “Crazy for You.” $14-$22. March 8-17 (Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at 7:00 p.m, and Sunday 2 p.m.) at Howard Brubeck Theatre at Palomar College, 1140 W Mission Rd, San Marcos.

‘ANYTHING GOES’

Cole Porter’s classic musical, “Anything Goes,” is set to take the stage at MiraCosta College. $20, 7:30 p.m. at MiraCosta College, 1 Barnard Dr, Oceanside.

EDIBLE SELF-PORTRAITS

Make delicious recipes with local, seasonal ingredients in a special garden workshop in the Trudy Bronner Discovery Garden. Free with museum admission, 11-11:30 a.m. March 8 at San Diego Children’s Discovery Museum, 320 N Broadway, Escondido.

FELLOW PYNINS

Oregon-based Fellow Pynins is an award-winning contemporary folk duo with

a keen and bucolic sense of vocal harmony. $15-$18, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. March 8 at Templar’s Hall in Old Poway Park, 14134 Midland Rd, Poway.

‘CHICKEN & BISCUITS’

The Southern California premiere of Douglas Lyons’ “Chicken & Biscuits” reveals the rivalry between sisters Baneatta and Beverly when they come together to bury their father. $20-$45, March 8-24 at The Brooks Theatre, 217 N Coast Hwy, Oceanside.

MARCH 9

MARINE ECOLOGY

Marine ecology research scientist Nathalie Reyns will focus on coastal estuaries like the Batiquitos lagoon and its interactions between invasive sea life and global warming in mild climate regions. 10 a.m. at Batiquitos

Lagoon, 7380 Gabbiano Ln, Carlsbad.

LCC BARN BASH

The 26th annual La Costa Canyon Barn Bash returns with music, dinner, a live auction and more. Proceeds benefit the La Costa Canyon High School Foundation which supports academics, athletics and art. $100, 6-11 p.m. March 9 at Carlsbad Flower Fields, 5704 Paseo del Norte, Carlsbad.

ART ON THE GREEN

Art on the Green is open every weekend (weather permitting), for the public to enjoy all forms of artwork for sale. 5 p.m. at Carlsbad Inn Outdoor Art Venue, 3075 Carlsbad Blvd, Carlsbad.

ART NIGHT ENCINITAS

Enjoy an evening of visual art and live music as Encinitas civic and local art gal-

leries swing open their doors at Art Night Encinitas. 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. March 9 at City of Encinitas, 505 S Vulcan Ave, Encinitas.

PONY TALES

Meet mini therapy horses and their handlers from Hearts and Hooves Therapy. Learn how the mini horses can help people before getting to pet and take pictures with them. Free, 10 to 11 a.m. March 9 at Escondido Public Library, 239 S Kalmia St, Escondido.

CHICKTOPIA

Hawthorne Country Store hosts its annual spring Chick Day on March 11 in Escondido, Fallbrook, and Santee, featuring more than 100 varieties of baby poultry. Free, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. March 9 at Hawthorne Country Store, 675 W Grand Ave, Escondido.

INDIANA SLACK

Improv at the Brooks presents a fun night of improvised comedy featuring San Diego based Indiana Slack performing a form known as the Slacker. Also performing will be Oceanside Theatre Company’s NCIS: North County Improv Squad. $15, 7:30 to 9 p.m. March 9 at The Brooks Theatre, 217 N Coast Hwy, Oceanside.

(S)LIGHT OF HAND

Photographic artists Debra Achen and Diana Bloomfield exhibit award-winning prints. Free, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. March 9 at The Photographer’s Eye Gallery, 326 E Grand Ave, Escondido.

MARCH 10

COMMUNITY MURAL

Carlsbad elementary school students are invited to help paint a mural with Carlsbad artist and Valley Middle School art teacher Bryan Snyder. Also, a digital photo teacher will facilitate a hands-on photo experience by capturing the mural painting through a digital camera. Free, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 10 at Alley Art Wall, 550 Grand Ave, Carlsbad.

LOGOS

The Logos Trio with violist Gregory Perrinpresents a concert of Romantic era piano quartets and trios that will captivate your heart and imagination. $25-$55, 3 to 5 p.m. March 10 at California Center for the Arts, 340 N Escondido Blvd, Escondido.

MONTHLY FARM TOUR

Get a behind-the-scenes look at production methods as you enjoy a gentle walk through the ever-evolving and diverse vegetable, herb and flower gardens. Free, 9:30 to 11 a.m. March 10 at Coastal Roots Farm, 441 Saxony Rd, Encinitas.

FAMILY WINEMAKERS

Family Winemakers will host its annual tasting of family-produced and hardto-find California wines with varietals or blends from famed appellations. $75 plus parking, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Bing Crosby Hall, Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd, Del Mar.

MARCH 11

15 INCH CUP CHALLENGE

Sign up early for the 9th annual 15-Inch Cup Challenge benefiting Operation Game On. The event takes place on the driving range, with four distances ranging from 50 to 125 yards. $150 for 20 shots or $75 spectator fee. 1 to 4 p.m. March 11 at Fairbanks Ranch Country Club, 15200 San Dieguito Rd, Rancho Santa Fe.

MARCH 12

FREE ART & FOUND DAY Local Artist Cheryl

Ehlers participates in International Art and Found Day. Find free art for that adventurous seeker in Carlsbad. 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. March 12 at Carlsbad Village, 300 Carlsbad Village Dr, Carlsbad.

CATHOLIC WIDOWS

We love to get together to share our love for food, drink and company. Why not join us for lunch? 11:30 a.m. at Casa de Bandini restaurant, 1901 Calle Barcelona, Carlsbad.

EL CAMINO QUILT GUILD

El Camino Quilt Guild will feature Pam Hadfield of Mama Quilts as the March guest speaker. She will do a trunk show of her designs. $10, 9:30 a.m. at El Corazon Senior Center , 3302 Senior Center Dr, Oceanside.

FAMILY TREE MAKER

North San Diego County Genealogical Society’s Cynde Durnford-Branecki will discuss Family Tree Maker, a genealogy software program. Free, registration not required if attending in person. 10 to 11:30 a.m. March 12 at Faraday Center, Faraday Ave, Carlsbad.

BEYOND THE CLASSROOM

This exhibit features a variety of art in a variety of media created by artists that teach in North County high schools. Exhibit runs from March 12 to April 12 at Kruglak Art Gallery (Building 3400) MiraCosta College, 1 Barnard Dr, Oceanside.

DINING WITH A DEPUTY

Meet deputies like George Hernandez, a North Coastal Station crime prevention specialist, and learn about crime prevention resources to keep the community safe. 4:30 to 6 p.m. March 12 at Vigilucci’s Trattoria, 530 N Coast Highway 101, Encinitas.

MARCH 13

LANDSCAPE DESIGN

The Olivenhain Municipal Water, San Dieguito Water and Santa Fe Irrigation districts are partnering to host a free California-friendly landscape design workshop to promote water efficiency. Free, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. March 13 at Olivenhain Water District, 1966 Olivenhain Rd, Encinitas.

MARCH 14

ST. PATRICK’S 4 SENIORS

St. Patrick’s Day festivities at Silvergate San Marcos. 2:30 p.m. at Silvergate San Marcos, 1560 Security Pl, San Marcos.

TRAFFICKING TALK

Vista Fire Chief Gerard Washington will speak about how firefighters are trained to spot and help human trafficking victims. Free, with complimentary coffee and pastries, at 9 a.m. at United Methodist Church of Vista, 490 S Melrose Dr, Vista.

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4. TELEVISION: Which long-running sitcom features a dad named Phil Dunphy?

5. GAMES: In chess, how many knights does each player have at the beginning?

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1. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: Which large U.S. city is nicknamed Rip City? 2. MOVIES: Which movie features the quote, “She doesn’t even go here!”

1. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: Which large U.S. city is nicknamed Rip City?

9. ANIMAL KINGDOM: What is a group of alligators called?

10. FOOD & DRINK: What kind of meat is used in Hasenpfeffer, a traditional German stew?

3. GEOGRAPHY: Which national capital city is the northernmost in the world?

2. MOVIES: Which movie features the quote, “She doesn’t even go here!”

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Answers

10. Rabbit.

4. TELEVISION: Which long-running sitcom features a dad named Phil Dunphy?

3. GEOGRAPHY: Which national capital city is the northernmost in the world?

5. GAMES:

4. TELEVISION: Which long-running sitcom features a dad named Phil Dunphy?

5. GAMES: In chess, how many knights does each player have at the beginning?

6. GEOLOGY: What natural phenomenon is associated with igneous rock?

7. LANGUAGE: How many official languages are in the United Nations?

1. Portland, Oregon. 2. “Mean Girls.”

3. Reykjavik, Iceland.

8. MUSIC: David Grohl was a drummer in which band before he became the frontman for the Foo Fighters?

“Modern Family.”

9. ANIMAL KINGDOM: What is a group of alligators called?

10. FOOD & DRINK: What kind of meat is used in Hasenpfeffer, a traditional German stew?

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1. Portland, Oregon.

2. “Mean Girls.”

3. Reykjavik, Iceland.

4. “Modern Family.”

5. Two.

6. Volcanic eruption.

7. Six.

8. Nirvana.

9. A congregation.

10. Rabbit.

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1. Portland, Oregon.

9. A congregation.

2. “Mean Girls.”

3. Reykjavik, Iceland.

4. “Modern Family.”

5. Two.

7. Six. 8. Nirvana.

6. Volcanic eruption.

6. Volcanic eruption.

7. Six.

8. Nirvana.

5. Two.

4. “Modern Family.”

3. Reykjavik, Iceland.

2. “Mean Girls.”

9. A congregation.

1. Portland, Oregon.

10. Rabbit.

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4. TELEVISION: Which -long-run ning sitcom features a dad named Phil Dunphy?

3. GEOGRAPHY: Which national capital city is the northernmost in the world?

2. MOVIES: Which movie features the quote, “She doesn’t even go here!”

1. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: Which large U.S. city is nicknamed Rip City?

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and press the base into the bottom of the hole and firm soil.

Place entire pot in plastic bag in a cool room with indirect light. Do not place on a windowsill, which will dehydrate the plants. Water only when soil feels dry. In a few weeks you will have new plants, ready to bloom outdoors, filled with pink, red and white blossoms.

Dahlias: Considering the price of single “dinner-plate dahlia” — so named since the flower can exceed the size of small plate, these beauties are worth saving year to year. Be sure to dig up after they are done blooming and keep in a dry place.

Divide with a sharp knife with those bulbs that are protruding from the stem, making sure that the bulb is still attached to the stem.

This process is best done after the flowers are finished in late summer, but if they are still in the ground, it can be done in March. With each primary bulb producing at least six roots, you have just saved yourself over $20!

CUTTINGS FROM MOTHER PLANTS

We are all familiar with the multitude of succulents growing everywhere in North County, so it would be easy to create a succulent garden from just cuttings.

On a recent visit to a small gem of a local florist, I discovered hidden treasures in the tiny greenhouse at Bamby’s Flowers on State Street in Carlsbad.

Co-owner Luz Maria Salazar demonstrated the ease with which succulents can be quickly transformed into lots of baby plants. This technique works for any of the low-growing aeonium or echeveria, which are characterized by the multitude of rosettes or offshoots in a pot or growing laterally on the ground.

I watched as Luz held a 4-inch pot in her hand and gently pulled one of the offshoots of the mother plant out of the pot. “See,” she said, “it’s that easy! Just pop them into another pot, and you have a new plant.”

With over a hundred tiny 3-inch pots festooning their small greenhouse, Luz and her husband, Angel, are growing enough specimens so that everyone can create their own succulent garden for a few dollars per pot. Once you take them home, they can be easily propagated into more plants.

Bamby’s is located at 2763 State Street in Carlsbad and is open every day from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., with special bouquets, cut flowers and plants featured for all occasions including the Easter season. Call (760) 828-3554 to make a special order.

Jano Nightingale is a Master Gardener and horticulturist and teaches vegetable gardening at the Carlsbad Senior Center. Contact her at janosgarden@gmail.com for upcoming classes.

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KWe know it’s out there in the ocean, and occasionally we find it a nuisance when navigating the tangles that have been deposited on the beach.

Mostly though, kelp is an afterthought.

Some, however, have given it a lot of thought.

Behold the exhibition “Hold Fast: A New Way to Experience Kelp” at Birch Aquarium at Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego in La Jolla. Artists and scientists and some who are both present a new way to think about the large brown algae that we often call seaweed.

stallation posits that the actions of local artists and scientists can give us hope that together, as a community, we can make collective change as we also acknowledge climate trauma.”

The partially interactive exhibit has elements that appeal to both children and adults, who will learn, through the work of Scripps Oceanography doctorate student Mohammad Sedarat, why “critical giant kelp ecosystems have not returned since recent marine heatwaves” and how to bring them back.

The exhibit title has dual meanings. The single word “holdfast” is a rootlike structure that enables kelp to hang on to even the smallest rock to keep from floating away. And as two words and a verb, “hold

fast” means to hang on firmly with hope, which is what environmental advocates must do today.

“Warming waters and giant kelp don’t mix,” says Megan Dickerson, aquarium director of exhibits and

co-curator of the installation. “We have to be realistic about the outsized impact that climate change has on our local giant kelp forests… but at the same time, local people are doing beautiful things. This Hold Fast in-

Besides artworks focusing on kelp and the animals who inhabit our coastal waters, there are videos showing what Scripps research scientists are accomplishing and how they are doing it.

The exhibit is included with admission and runs through Sept. 2.

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VISITORS to the Birch Aquarium can get up close and personal with tide pool creatures and enjoy a spectacular view of the La Jolla coastline on the back patio of the aquarium. Included with admission is an immersive art exhibition, Hold Fast, that demonstrates the impact of climate change on our local kelp forests. Photo by E’Louise Ondash

FOAM CUSHIONS invite visitors to sit, lie or bounce while contemplating the gyotaku prints of local species by artist Dwight Hwang at the Hold Fast exhibit. Gyotaku combines the Japanese words “gyo” (fish) and “taku” (stone impression) and was used in the mid-1800s by fishermen to record their prized catches. Courtesy photo/Birch Aquarium

traditional corned beef and cabbage. This delicious meal comes with large portions of mild-cured corned beef, cabbage, carrots and potatoes, all for only

The Tip Top Meats’ staff will continue their week-long Irish celebration, from March 11th – 17th, and have been busy preparing their well-trimmed USDA Choice corned beef round for only $6.98/lb. Every year Tip Top serves over 4,000 pounds of corned beef!

The Tip Top Meats crew wants to thank their many customers for celebrating St. Patrick’s Day with them. No one has the variety, quality and low prices that Tip Top Meats provides! They feature their St. Patrick’s Day special during the entire Irish week of Monday March 11th – 17th only, from 12-8pm.