The Coast News, May 12, 2023

Cities shore up beaches

Local, federal officials agree to 50-year deal

By Laura Place

REGION — Solana

Beach and Encinitas leaders have entered into a 50-year partnership with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the federal government to expand and protect 15,000 feet of shoreline through a sand replenishment project.

The agreement will bring just over one million cubic yards of dredged sand to two segments of shoreline in Encinitas and Solana Beach, work that is expected to begin this fall.

Rep. Mike Levin (D-Dana Point) secured

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Nexstar Media buys KUSI for $35 million

Encinitas Cruise Nights prepares summer series

Encinitas 101 is gearing up for locals’ favorite car show starting on May 18. 14

O’side dumps foam

City will ban sale of Styrofoam items

By Samantha Nelson OCEANSIDE

— Oceanside has joined several North County cities in banning polystyrene foam, or Styrofoam, containers.

The Oceanside City Council unanimously approved the decision to ban polystyrene foam sales on May 3, following the City of San Diego’s recent decision to ban foam plastic materials.

Staff is expected to come back to council in August with official ordinance language outlining the ban along with a plan to help local businesses transition from using takeout and other Styrofoam items to different recyclable products.

With Oceanside now moving forward with a Styrofoam ban, that leaves only Coronado as the remaining coastal city in the county without a ban.

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City News Service SAN DIEGO — Texas-based Nexstar Media Group, which already owns Fox5 in San Diego, announced May 8 it will acquire KUSI-TV for $35 million.

Nexstar will purchase the independent station from McKinnon Broadcasting Company.

“KUSI-TV’s established local news operations serving viewers and advertisers across the San Diego community is

a perfect fit with our station group and existing San Diego operations at KSWB-TV (Fox5),’’ Tom Carter, Nexstar’s president and chief operating officer, said in a statement. “Their mission of serving the community by delivering the most local news in the market is consistent with Nexstar’s commitment to providing consumers expansive local content on linear and digi-

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The Surfrider Foundation, which championed the passage of the ban in San Diego, Oceanside and other coastal cities, is pushing Coronado to follow suit.

Other North County cities with Styrofoam bans include Carlsbad, Encinitas, Solana Beach, Del Mar, Vista and San Marcos. Currently, Escondido does not have a ban on Styrofoam.

Mayor Esther Sanchez and Councilmember Eric Joyce brought forward the item at the request of a citizen-led effort to TURN TO STYROFOAM ON 10

Thousands flocked to Felicita Park in Escondido over the last few weekends to see knights, pirates, queens, fairies and more magical wonders at the biannual Escondido Renaissance Faire. Story on 24. Photo by Edward Saidro

JAYCOB PEREZ and Liam Thorne picked their very first strawberries at the Mellano Farm Stand in Oceanside. The fields are full of large strawberries and visitors are welcome to pick with pails ranging from $10 to $15 per pail, or a $5 entry fee with your own bucket. Story on 19.

Photo by Tania Thorne

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Del Mar scraps plans for permanent sculpture at Civic Center

Council calls abstract artwork too ‘divisive’

By Laura Place DEL MAR

— City leaders recently took the controversial step of discontinuing a public art installation project at the Del Mar Civic Center before the public outreach process began.

At its May 1 meeting, the Del Mar City Council was on track to kickstart a 60-day outreach period to gather public input on three sculpture options handpicked by the city’s Art Advisory Committee.

The process presented an opportunity for the city’s first permanent installation of an esteemed artwork at the Civic Center. The Del Mar Foundation and local art collector Marc Brutten committed to funding the acquisition and transportation, with Brutten also footing the cost of a consultant.

However, some residents argued the modern pieces did not fit the Civic Center’s aesthetics and would block ocean views. The council majority of Councilmember Terry Gaasterland, Councilmember Dan Quirk and Mayor Tracy Martinez indicated the pieces were too divisive.

In a 3-2 vote, with Councilmember Dwight Worden and Councilmember Dave Druker dissenting, the council voted to halt the process and abandon the pursuit of any of the pieces.

“I couldn’t vote for it to proceed because of the divisiveness it has created. I do tend to weigh more heavily on people that are absolutely opposed,” said Martinez. “It was a really sad day, because I know it was disappointing to the art committee and others who wanted this art.”

The three abstract contemporary pieces included two sculptures by internationally celebrated artist Isamu Noguchi — “Octetra,” a pyramid of three bright-red geometric structures made from fiberglass and plastic, and “Play Sculpture,” a red circular piece made of curving steel tubes — and “Celeste,” an all-white spiraling steel piece by acclaimed sculptor Carol Bove.

The pieces ranged in price from $175,000 to $500,000.

Of the 45 public comments about the project emailed to the city for their May 1 meeting, the majority expressed excitement about the opportunity, particularly to have a Noguchi piece. Several urged the council not to pass up the chance in front of them.

“It is extremely unlikely that Del Mar will ever have another opportunity to acquire — at no cost to the city — a work of art by someone like Isamu Noguchi, a world renowned and much admired artist,” wrote resident Dolores Jamison.

Less than half of the written public comment emails opposed the sculptures, with some residents incorrectly claiming that the

city would be footing the entire bill.

“My personal view is that the consultant and the committee got it wrong. Futuristic modern design does not feel right at all for Del Mar,” wrote resident Karen Lare.

Worden told his fellow council members that all art would draw criticism, and it made sense to continue in the process.

“If we think we’re looking for a non-controversial piece of public art, we’re dreaming. There’s no such thing. If we’re gonna take these off the table because of controversy, I think that basically says we don’t want public art at the Civic Center,” said Worden.

However, Gaasterland, Martinez and Quirk argued the results of a broader public outreach process would show the same level of divisiveness as the emails, saying it made no sense to invest more city staff time into something so many residents disliked.

“I would rather just rip the Band-Aid off and do it at this point rather than later,” Quirk said.

An uncertain future

Art Advisory Committee Chair Bonnie Grossman was dismayed by the deci sion to nix the public feed back process, stating that the committee had planned a town hall for May 11, an online survey and informa tion tables to be set up at the library, city hall and the farmer’s market.

“The whole purpose of this meeting was to talk about the process that we would go forward for public review,” she said. “Basically, they eliminated the possibil ity for most of the communi ty to learn about it.”

The role of the Art Ad visory Committee is to vet public art proposals and guide the City Council on decisions related to public art, using its membership’s expertise to represent the community’s interests.

Committee members chose “Celeste,” “Octetra” and “Play Sculpture” from a group of 18 pieces, narrow ing down the option based on what would best fit the surrounding environment and comply with the city’s design standards.

Several committee and community members asked the city to trust the com mittee’s three sculpture se lections, even if some were opposed.

“I am advising you that the art we’re presenting to

you today will put Del Mar on the art map and enhance our city in multiple ways beyond your imagination,” said committee member and artist Karla Leopold. “I look to you, City Council members, to advise me on issues that I’m not qualified to make. I hope, in turn, that you can look to the [committee] to make valid art-related decisions.”

Under the city’s public art policy, the public comment period would have been followed by a Design Review Board discussion about the three pieces. Feedback and input would then be passed to the City Council to decide which piece to install.

Brutten said it was unfortunate that the council chose not to take what was essentially a public art donation. But, even more than that, he said the decision indicates a larger opposition to public art in the city.

While the sculpture was described as permanent, it could have been moved if the council and residents felt that it truly did not fit the Civic Center after trying it for a year or two, Brutten said.

“Art, in general, is highly subjective,” Brutten said. “Whether it’s contemporary, Western, or modern, I think

by leaders to either give it a try and have an open mind or not. I think there will be no future for art in public spaces unless there is a more progressive leadership that decides that they will propound and agree to a facile process.”

Brutten added the galleries currently possessing the Noguchi pieces had essentially put them on hold for the city — something almost “unheard of” in the art

world. For Worden, other things have also become uncertain — the city’s receptivity to even the temporary art program, set to enter a new phase this year, and the future of the city’s public art policy itself.

“I think the whole core mission for Del Mar’s public art program has a big question mark on it,” Worden said.

Del Mar Foundation

President Hylton Lonstein said the foundation is still determining how this decision affects their art proposals moving forward. “I really don’t know at this point,” Lonstein said. “We’d need to know from the city what the process would be; and whether that process could be relied upon, or, as just happened, could it change on a whim after a significant investment of time and resources?”

A COUNCIL MAJORITY said the sculptures, from left, “Octetra,” “Celeste” and “Play Sculpture” were deemed too “divisive” for a public art installation at the Civic Center. During its May 1 meeting, the council voted 3-2 to abandon the pursuit of any art pieces. Courtesy photos

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The hard left behind retire-Feinstein drive california focus

Forget about both sexism and ageism as prime forces behind the highly vocal movement pressuring longtime Democratic U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein to retire early from the seat she has held since 1990.

Sure, these factors are present in varying degrees. So is the fact that Feinstein was absent from the Senate more than two months this spring, recovering from a painfully severe case of shingles. She returned just this week.

But the actual root purpose of this months-long campaign is an effort by the relentlessly uncompromising hard left of the California Democratic Party to take over a key post it could not win at the ballot box.

Special election is right call

By Jim Desmond

Nathan Fletcher

has let San Diego down. His actions have left a vacant seat and the Board of Supervisors were left with a decision of what to do to fill it.

We were faced with three options.

1. Hold a special election.

2. Start the appointment process.

3. Start the appointment process until a special election.

I was in favor of holding a special election, allowing for the residents of District 4 to decide who they want their representative to be.

I’m happy to report the

Board of Supervisors unanimously voted to support a special election to fill the District 4 seat.

Here’s how the process will work for replacing Mr. Fletcher:

June 6: Nomination

Deadline

Aug. 15: Special Primary Election

Nov. 7: Special General Election (If no candidate gets over 50% in primary)

I'm glad we could all agree on the need for a special election. The people of San Diego County deserve a fair and democratic process that respects their rights and values their input.

Holding a special election ensures that San Diego County residents can

choose their representatives fairly and transparently.

It’s important for the 700,000 people who live in District 4 to decide directly who will represent them for the next three years. The people who live in this district deserve to have their voices heard.

A special election will ensure that the residents can evaluate and compare the candidates, their positions, and their qualifications rather than be decided by four politicians outside District 4.

Supervisor Jim Desmond represents District 5 on the San Diego County Board of Supervisors.

Relishing the royal treatment

By Jean Gillette

If I were King Charles, I would have been so tempted, just once, to shout, “Off with their heads!” No, it wouldn’t be nice, but it would be pretty funny. I had a jolly good time joining friends at 1 a.m. last Saturday morning to watch a lovely bit of history unfold.

It was particularly delightful because our host is something of an expert in British history.

She shared information about the traditions of the coronation that stretch back into the centuries. That kind of thing just knocks me out.

She also shared delicious scones, clotted cream, a Victorian sponge and some wonderful English breakfast tea. Did I mention we wore our pajamas, our best jewels and our tiaras? Oh yes, we did.

It made for some good fun, and I am grateful to have friends who do silly stuff like that with me.

I still can’t get over the ornate chair that dated from the 1300s, and I savored the ancient Episcopal litur-

gy I grew up with. I always loved the “thee” and “thou” and “vouchsafe” in the high church service language.

Having been a member in good standing of the altar guild, I loved seeing the rich copes and chasubles, and the varied vestments of the choir members. We also had fun being the fashion police as we watched the crowd.

And those crowns, swords, orbs and scepters — I believe they take the “most bling in one place award,”

This real prime mover became obvious in an appeal the ultra-leftist California Courage Campaign emailed to all its members early this month, seeking to galvanize them against Feinstein.

That was because socalled “progressives” have long felt the moderate Feinstein deprived them of her seat when last reelected in 2018.

The hard left is dominant among this state’s Democrats because no other interest has lately turned out significant numbers for the 80 Assembly district caucuses where delegates to the party’s state conventions are chosen.

Back in 2018, ultra-leftist delegates led the party not to endorse Feinstein for a fifth full term, which she is about 18 months from finishing. Instead, they backed former Assembly Speaker Kevin de Leon.

He’s best known these days for his role in a secretly recorded racist conversation last fall with thenLos Angeles City Council President Nury Martinez, then-Councilman Gil Cedillo and then-local labor federation chief Ron Herrera.

De Leon, unlike all others on the notorious tape, refuses to resign his prominent post, a high-paying city council seat he won after Feinstein beat him soundly. He insists he will serve out his term before leaving.

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Now the left wants shingles to award it via an appointment what it could not win at the polls. Leftists for two years have ripped Feinstein for supposed mental lapses and for having friendly exchanges with — gasp! — Republican senators.

More recently, they accused her of letting her shingles-induced absence hold up confirmation of dozens of President Biden’s judicial appointees.

Days before her return to the Capitol, Feinstein shot back in a press release that, “The Senate continues to swiftly confirm highly qualified individuals to the…judiciary, including seven…this week.”

She noted eight judges were confirmed during her absence, while Republicans are holding up only “a few.”

With just a one-vote Judiciary Committee majority, Democrats need Feinstein’s vote to send those nominees to the Senate floor for final confirmation.

Who are the folks most active in trying to oust Feinstein, presumably in favor of the ultra-liberal Oakland Rep. Barbara Lee, who might be appointed by Gov. Gavin Newsom if Feinstein leaves?

That could happen because Newsom promised two years ago he would name a Black woman to the next Senate vacancy, and the African-American Lee wants the job so badly she’s already running against the far-better-funded Rep. Adam Schiff of Burbank and Rep. Katie Porter of Irvine.

A quick Feinstein departure could give her seat to Lee for more than a year, allowing her to campaign as an incumbent.

followed closely by some of the necklaces seen among the noteworthy women.

Despite our tomfoolery, I was impressed I had a chance to see a proper coronation up close — rather a once in a lifetime kind of thing.

God save the king.

Jean Gillette is a freelance writer who once had a crush on Prince Charles. Contact her at jeanhartg1@ gmail.com.

De Leon, shown by the audio to at least condone overt racism, was bitterly ageist in his run against Feinstein. He claimed her age (now 89) made her unfit for the job years before anyone noticed any problems with her health, physical or cognitive.

Despite the party endorsing against her in both the primary and the general elections that year, voters twice gave Feinstein huge margins.

That thwarted leftist ambitions to take over her seat as they strive for full political control of California.

The Courage Campaign lists just one Californian among the most prominent leftists attacking Feinstein: Silicon Valley Rep. Ro Khanna, by odd coincidence Lee’s campaign co-chair.

Others include most of the congressional “squad”: Reps. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York, Rashida Tlaib of Michigan and Ayanna Pressley of Massachusetts. These, with Lee, are among the least compromising leftists in the current House.

Which means this is at root not about age or inability or absenteeism; it’s about ideology, just like it was in 2018, when the leftists lost badly. Email

KING CHARLES III was crowned Saturday. Courtesy photo

O’side buys parcel next to shelter

By Samantha Nelson OCEANSIDE

Most cities fell short of RHNA goals

By City News Service REGION

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The city recently bought a parcel of land next to a forthcoming homeless shelter with plans to use the property as a parking lot.

The city purchased 3141 Oceanside Blvd., a 1.92 parcel of land near the intersection of El Camino Real and Oceanside Boulevard, for nearly $1.5 million from Loma Alta Creekside Property, LLC.

The property is surrounded by city-owned parcels and is located east of what will become the Oceanside Navigation Center, a 50-bed homeless shelter run by the San Diego Rescue Mission. Formerly Ocean Shores High School, the Oceanside Navigation Center is expected to begin receiving residents in August.

In addition to its use as a homeless shelter, the center will house code enforcement and the police department’s training facility.

The City Council unanimously approved the purchase on May 3.

The city’s Real Estate Manager, Vicki Gutierrez, said the parcel, zoned for industrial uses, could be used for various city purposes, but the most valuable service would be as a parking lot for the center.

“This would allow the city to maximize use of the navigation center parcel,” Gutierrez told the council.

The property also contains an existing easement with San Diego Gas and Electric Company consisting of 37,386 square feet.

Staff will investigate the allowable usage of the easement area during the due diligence period to ensure that a minimum portion of the site may be used as a surface parking lot.

Staff will also review the title and the existing environmental assessment report, soils report and other related documents.

The city made its offer on the property in March. Escrow has been expedited and will occur no later than Aug. 15.

The Navigation Center will provide stabilization and support services and pathways to more permanent housing for its clients. The program uses a trauma-informed care model designed to serve its clients through its low-barrier entry and operations and a 30-day maximum stays for clients with some flexibility depending on the case.

In late 2021, the Oceanside City Council approved a three-year property use agreement with the San Diego Rescue Mission to operate the shelter.

Carlsbad boy wins NASA contest

Luca Pollack, 9, wins age group in national challenge

By Steve Puterski CARLSBAD

— A local student’s journey to the Final Frontier ended with an unexpected victory in NASA’s Power to Explore Student Challenge.

Luca Pollack, 9, a third grader at Pacific Rim Elementary School and longtime space enthusiast, submitted his written entry imagining the power of radioisotopes in space exploration for the nationwide K-12 contest in October.

In April, Pollack and his parents received a phone call from NASA notifying him he had won his age division (Kindergarten to 4th grade).

For the second annual writing contest, students

were asked to learn about radioisotope power systems, a type of “nuclear battery” or power source used by NASA for the past 60 years to explore the darkest reaches of the solar system (and beyond). Entrants then described a space mission utilizing these power systems in 200 words or less.

Approximately 1,600 students participated in the contest.

Pollack’s mission centered on a spacecraft using a radioisotope thermal generator to explore his favorite moon, Europa, which orbits Jupiter.

But Pollack added an interesting twist: Once his spacecraft landed on the moon's surface, the vessel then deployed a miniature submarine to explore the ocean underneath Europa’s icy surface.

The spacecraft, named “Fortitude,” utilizes a laser to drill a hole through the

ice to drop the submarine “Resilience.”

Both crafts were named after traits Pollack sees in himself, according to his submission.

“The goal of NASA is to find life on other worlds,” Pollack said. “I just want to help make that possible to see what life is because there is a pretty good possibility that life could have developed in the water of Jupiter’s Europa moon.”

As a winner among hundreds of students in the division, Pollack will receive a VIP tour of the NASA Glenn Research Center this summer in Cleveland.

Pollack’s winning idea for the NASA contest originated from another project he started in Pacific Rim third-grade teacher Barbara Nelson’s class.

According to Nelson, students worked on a “place project,” where they give a presentation about an

earthly or off-world location.

Pollack’s project was about the moons of Jupiter when he and his parents, Danielle and Scott Pollack, discovered the NASA program.

So, Luca Pollack expanded the project in Nelson’s class, drawing up spacecraft and submarine schematics for the vessels' journey exploration of Europa. When Pollack submitted his project to NASA, his parents cautioned him about expectations.

However, Pollack’s sister, Olivia, 11, used her cosmic senses and predicted Luca would win.

And he did.

“(Luca) knocked the socks off his ‘place project,’” Nelson said. “The kids in here just watched with wide-open mouths, just amazed. He’s teaching them things I had no idea about.”

State Route 78 fully reopens after weeks of repairs

By City News Service OCEANSIDE — After weeks of emergency work on state Route 78, Caltrans officials on May 8 announced all lanes on the North County highway would be open for the evening commute.

Caltrans crews discovered a depression in the surfacing of the highway, and all westbound lanes were closed on March 15.

At least nine crews from local small business contractors worked 24 hours a day, seven days a week, with some “putting their personal lives on hold to get the work done quickly,” according to a statement from the California Department of Transportation.

All but one of the lanes in the westbound direc -

tion was opened on April 5 when work switched to the eastbound lanes.

Digging continued, sometimes at depths of 60 feet, to uncover and replace

nine damaged culverts. The last westbound lane opened Monday at 11 a.m. and all eastbound lanes are scheduled to open by 2:00 p.m.

every local government in San Diego County failed in its efforts to create enough housing for the growing population during an eight-year cycle, prompting a grand jury report released May 9 to offer recommendations as the region faces an even loftier goal during its current cycle.

Some of the recommended strategies include using specific plans to build up areas near transit hubs, working with school and community college districts to identify developable land, working with local religious institutions to the same end and possibly drafting revenue-generating legislation to help assist in the funding of all housing, but particularly “affordable” housing.

“Housing is a human right, and we must make this declaration to ensure we as elected leaders and our whole community own our responsibility to take the actions necessary to ensure every San Diegan has a real opportunity to have the decent and stable housing necessary for a dignified and healthy life,” said San Diego City Council President Sean Elo Rivera.

Since 1969, every eight years, California has required all local governments to plan to meet the housing needs of everyone in the community. This planning process ends with the creation of the the Regional Housing Needs Allocation, or RHNA.

“We would like to thank the community, the cities of Oceanside and Vista, the traveling public and local businesses for their patience and understanding while we completed this emergency work project at a cost of more than $21 million,” said Caltrans District 11 Chief Deputy Director Everett Townsend.

Some night closures and shoulder closures may be in place for the next two weeks while the final details of the project are completed, the statement read.

The work schedule is subject to change due to weather, traffic incidents or other maintenance considerations.

For real-time traffic information, visit quickmap. dot.ca.gov/.

During the fifth Housing Element cycle from Jan. 1, 2013, to Dec. 31, 2020, the San Diego region was required by the state to plan for 161,980 housing units. These units were divided among the four state-designated income levels as measured against the Area Median Income, with very low income allocated 36,450 units, low income 27,700 units, moderate income 30,610 units and above moderate income 67,220 units.

Of the 19 governments under the purview of the San Diego Association of Governments, only one — Lemon Grove — met all four standards during the last cycle.

According to the report, Lemon Grove benefited from having the affordable housing Citronica development in the planning process prior to the beginning of the fifth cycle. The city also implemented zoning changes such as raising height limits and increasing density, and amended its Downtown Specific Plan to include more housing.

“Each of these measures helped the city to meet its allocations in the

NORTH COUNTY AND BEYOND: Carlsbad resident Luca Pollack, 9, and Pacific Rim Elementary third-grade teacher Barbara Nelson hold up drawings related to the student’s winning entry in the NASA Power to Explore Student Challenge. Pollack will get a VIP tour of NASA’s John Glenn Research Center this summer in Cleveland after winning his age group among hundreds of contestants. Photo by Steve Puterski

WORK CREWS replaced a collapsed metal culvert with a concrete pipe running underneath state Route 78. Courtesy photo

Report: Property crimes near historic lows in 2022

San Diego area violent crimes rose 2% in ’22

By Staff

Ecke family, Koch donate to collection

By Staff

SAN MARCOS — A

Stone Brewing co-founder and a prominent North County family have donated to the special collections expansion project at California State University San Marcos.

Stone co-founder Greg Koch and the Ecke family, famous for its legacy of floriculture in the region, are the lead funders for a plan to build a new public services area on the fifth floor of Kellogg Library. The donations kick off the fundraising for a project expected to cost $2.5 million.

“In a short time, we’ve made great strides to preserve the history of our region, especially that of North San Diego County, and this space will allow our communities to converge around a common purpose: to keep community stories alive,” said Jennifer Fabbi, dean of the university's library.

The Special Collections Department at CSUSM, which houses collections that are irreplaceable or rare, has existed for about five years in a space on the first floor of the library.

The vision of the 8,200-square-foot renovation project, designed by San Diego architecture firm LPA, is to broaden the footprint of Special Collections and create a permanent and accessible center on the library’s fifth floor.

The new space will open with a grand entrance from the fifth-floor elevator. Off the main entrance will be the exhibit gallery, where physical and digital collection elements will be on display. The gallery will flank a central event space that can be set up for seminars, presentations or community gatherings and celebrations.

Since its inception, the Special Collections Department has grown to include major archives like the Brewchive, a comprehensive archive of San Diego’s “third wave” craft brewing history from 1980 to the present; the Paul Ecke Ranch, Inc. Business Records and Family Papers, which features three generations of materials documenting the influence of the Ecke family on North County, and more.

erty was stolen per day in Oceanside in 2022.

Oceanside also saw 807 domestic violence incidents, 103 violent crimes against seniors, 44 arson cases and eight hate crime events.

and 14% increase in larcenies. Per the report, the city had 14 domestic violence incidents but no violent crimes against seniors, no arsons and no hate crimes reported.

REGION

— Violent crime rates rose and property crime decreased in the San Diego region in 2022 compared to the previous year, according to a report published May 9 by the San Diego Association of Governments.

“Despite the increase, the surge in violent crime was relatively low compared to other metropolitan cities in the U.S. The San Diego region is still among the safest in the country,”

SANDAG Principal Criminal Justice Researcher Octavio Rodriguez Ferreira said in a statement. “That is why it’s important we continue to work together collaboratively and creatively with communities to prevent and address crime.”

The report — 43 Years of Crime in the San Diego Region: 1980 Through 2022 — also found a 9% decrease in homicides in the San Diego region.

According to the findings, 84 of the 107 homicides had an identifiable motive, the most common being an argument, found in 51% of the cases, followed by gang-related activity at 15%. The most common weapon used in violent crimes was a firearm, cited in 60% of the cases.

Property crime rates were 5% lower in 2022, compared to the prior year, reaching the second-lowest level in the past 43 years, according to the report. In terms of financial value, more than $304 million worth of property was stolen in the San Diego region in 2022, which is an average of about $833,000 per day.

The SANDAG report also found a 9% jump in hate crime reports, a 10% jump in robberies and a 2% rise in motor vehicle theft. Violent crimes against senior citizens increased by 8%. In North County, the majority of cities had lower violent crime rates while several had higher property crime rates compared to the regional average.

OCEANSIDE

In Oceanside, both the violent crime and property crime rates were higher than the regional average.

In terms of violent crime, the city had one additional homicide in 2022 than the previous year for a total of seven homicides, meanwhile robberies increased by 3% and aggravated assaults increased by 8%. Rape cases were down by 33%.

As for property crime, the city experienced a 16% increase in burglaries, an 8% increase in motor vehicle theft and a 4% decrease in larceny. Approximately $34,000 worth of prop -

CARLSBAD

Carlsbad had a lower violent crime rate than the regional average but a slightly higher property crime rate.

The city had zero homicides in 2022 compared to the two that occurred the previous year.

Rape cases were also slightly down and aggravated assaults decreased by 9%, however robberies increased by 26%.

Burglaries increased by 6%, meanwhile larceny decreased by 3% and motor vehicle theft decreased by 19%. About $20,000 worth of property was stolen per day.

Carlsbad had 503 domestic violence incidents, 30 violent crimes against seniors, 13 arsons and four hate crime events.

ENCINITAS

Encinitas saw lower violent and property crime rates than the regional average. The city didn’t experience any homicides and only 4 rape cases compared to the 16 reported in 2021. Robbery was also slightly down and aggravated assaults decreased by 10%.

There were also slightly less burglaries and a 3% decrease in larceny, but an 8% uptick in motor vehicle theft. About $13,000 worth of property was stolen per day.

The city had 134 domestic violence incidents, six violent crimes against seniors, one arson and one hate crime event.

SOLANA BEACH

Solana Beach also had a lower violent crime rate than the regional average but a higher property crime rate.

The city also did not experience any homicides, only two rape cases, five robberies and just slightly more aggravated assaults. Burglary was down by 28% meanwhile larceny jumped up by 13%. Per the SANDAG report, the city had 23 motor vehicle thefts in 2022 compared to 32 in 2021.

The city also had 31 domestic violence incidents, one violent crime against a senior, no arsons and one hate crime event.

DEL MAR

In Del Mar, violent crime was lower meanwhile the property crime rate was nearly double the regional average. There were no homicides, only one rape case, two robberies and two aggravated assaults, meanwhile there were slightly more burglaries, 18 motor vehicle thefts in 2022 compared to the five in 2021,

VISTA

Vista had slightly lower violent crime and property crime rates than the regional average.

The city had only two homicides, 21 rape cases and a 11% decrease in robberies with a 13% increase in aggravated assaults. Burglaries increased by 27%, larceny by 14% and motor vehicle theft by 15%.

Around $17,000 worth of property was stolen per day.

Vista had 606 domestic violence incidents, 30 violent crimes against seniors, eight arsons and one hate crime event, according to the report.

SAN MARCOS

In San Marcos, both violent and property crimes were lower than the regional average. The city had zero homicides, 14 rape cases, a 45% increase in robberies and a 6% decrease in aggravated assault.

Burglaries were up by 14%, larceny up by 12% and motor vehicle theft decreased by 2%. Approximately $11,000 worth of property was stolen per day.

Per the report, the city had 313 domestic violence incidents, 20 violent crimes against seniors, six arsons and a hate crime event.

ESCONDIDO

Escondido had a slightly lower violent crime rate than the regional average but a higher property crime rate.

There were only two homicides but a 25% increase in rapes, a 5% decrease in robberies and an 11% decrease in aggravated assaults.

Burglaries were up by 26%, larceny was down by 2% and motor vehicle theft increased by 1%.

About $38,000 worth of property was stolen per day. There were 1,027 domestic violence incidents, 43 violent crimes against seniors, 19 arsons and one hate crime.

City News Service contributed to this report.

Carlsbad-based Jenny Craig closes

Former workers seeking to join class action suit

By Steve Puterski CARLSBAD

— Carlsbad-based Jenny Craig is closing its doors after four decades as one of the country’s leading weight loss companies.

Jenny Craig, with more than 700 centers worldwide, announced its decision last week to close its North American locations (500 in U.S. and Canada) after filing for Chapter 7 bankruptcy.

The company has since stopped all auto-delivery subscriptions, coaching sessions, food orders and merchandise sales online and at corporate centers.

About 1,000 employees will be out of work, according to media reports.

“It’s with a heavy heart we’re announcing the close of our business,” according to a company statement. “The last 40 years would not have been possible without you.”

Per Bloomberg, the company has about $250 million in debt and struggled to find a buyer as other companies in the weight loss industry have gathered market share.

Jenny Craig was launched in the early 1908s in Melbourne, Australia, when the company’s namesake, Jenny Craig, struggled to lose weight after giving birth to her second child with husband Sidney Craig.

The business centered on a structured diet plan based on prepackaged foods to manage calorie intake and portion sizes to

promote healthy eating.

Even though Craig retired and sold her stake in the company 21 years ago, she told the San Diego Union-Tribune she was devastated to learn of the company’s debt, which never occurred under her direction.

The business was run by Nestlé Nutrition from 2006 to 2013 and then sold to private equity firms. In 2019, H.I.G. Capital bought the company despite no experience in the weight loss industry.

In the wake of the closure, some former employees are seeking to join a class-action lawsuit alleging the company violated federal and state WARN Acts requiring companies to give a 60-day notice ahead of layoffs or facility closures, according to NBC.

Some Jenny Craig employees received a WARN Act notice on April 25, according to NBC. One week later, Jenny Craig told its employees it would close the entire company by May 5.

The suit was filed on May 4 in New Jersey, two days after the company emailed all employees about the impending closure.

Jack Raisner, an attorney for the employees told NBC the laid-off employees are owed pay through the 60 days.

“It’s important to people,” Raisner told NBC of the remaining money not paid to employees because of the earlier-than-expected layoffs. “It throws people into an enormous upheaval and free fall actually.”

STONE BREWING co-founder Greg Koch is helping expand the Special Collections project at Cal State San Marcos. Courtesy photo

AFTER FILING for bankruptcy, Jenny Craig will close all of its businesses in the U.S. and Canada. Stock photo

Last day … really! ask mr.

marketing

rob weinberg

CNN calls Oprah Winfrey “arguably the world’s most powerful woman.” “She has more credibility than the president,” says columnist Maureen Dowd. She’s been mentioned as a presidential candidate herself.

So why would entertainment’s most powerful woman be involved with a slipshod marketing campaign selling weight loss gummies? Short answer: She isn’t!

I play Words with Friends daily, watching commercials to collect bonus points and access various game functions.

Today I saw an ad for Oprah’s Weight Loss Gummies, promising I’d lose 40 pounds in 21 days. It burns fat instantly, has no side effects and no exercise is needed.

“Expert approved. Last Day!!! Get your free bottle,” the ad shouted.

Yet I remained unmoved. Mom taught me if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. My desire to lose weight notwithstanding, I’m not ordering my free sample.

I’ve seen this ad every day for the past two weeks. The efficacy of this product aside, I’m casting a jaundiced eye because they seem (how can I put this politely?) dishonest.

Common sense insists

if there are still only two bottles left, these ads and their sense of urgency aren’t working. And if those free samples are already gone (or don’t exist), then they’re lying.

Either way, there’s obviously something else going on here. I smelled a rat.

Research turned up a CNN story where Oprah is warning fans against falling victim to companies selling weight loss products using her name and image.

Says the Weight Watchers partner on her Instagram feed: “Fraud alert! Please don’t buy any weight loss gummies with my picture or name on them.”

I believe her but am reminded of Voltaire’s observation: “Common sense is not so common.” And were I not so cynical, I might have taken these ads at face value.

But seeing the hysterical tone of the messaging, one should be wondering about the claims.

Unfortunately, the days of reasoning, logic and fact-checking may be a thing of the past. Politicians, monied interests and scammers all appear intent on defrauding us.

It’s our individual responsibility to follow our (sometimes oversized) gut, do some research and come to an intelligent conclusion.

Because if you’re responding to an ad like this, the only thing getting thinner will be your wallet.

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

Get good advice anytime. www.askmrmarketing.com.

San Dieguito River nonprofit honored

By Staff

REGION — The San Dieguito River Valley Conservancy has been selected as the 38th Senate District's nonprofit of the year.

The conservancy has worked for more than 30 years to preserve, protect and enhance the San Dieguito River Valley, which is considered the most intact watershed remaining in San Diego County.

The watershed runs 55 miles from Volcan Mountain north of Julian through conifer and oak woodlands, grasslands and chaparral to the San Dieguito Lagoon between Del Mar and Solana Beach.

“The San Dieguito River Valley is a tremendous natural resource enjoyed, and appreciated, by thousands of Southern Californians each year,” said Sen. Catherine Blakespear (D-Encinitas). “We have the

San Dieguito River Valley Conservancy to thank for its bold vision and many years of work to preserve the valley and educate others about it.”

The conservancy has supported the river valley by organizing efforts to acquire lands, complete trails and restore habitats. It has also established educational programs, created interpretive centers and encouraged recreation.

“We are truly honored to be named nonprofit of the year by Senator Blakespear,” said Cheryl Goddard, executive director of the conservancy. “This recognition reflects our commitment to not only conserving land and protecting water quality within the San Dieguito River Watershed but also sharing its natural and cultural resources with the community through educational and recreational pro-

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STAR STUDENT

AnnMarie Walker of Oceanside was selected to present during the second annual Academic Symposium at McDaniel College.

RIBBON CUTTING

The Oceanside Chamber of Commerce officiated the ribbon-cutting ceremony for TrueCare’s new Pediatric Dental Clinic in Oceanside, located at 2210 Mesa Drive, Suite 100, in Oceanside on April 19.

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grams.”

Goddard said the conservancy has a 37-year record of moving the vision of a 71-mile Coast-to-Crest Trail from the ocean at Del Mar to Volcan Mountain north of Julian closer to reality.

“We look forward to meeting you out on the trail or at one of our many programs and events,” Goddard said.

The conservancy collaborates with the San Dieguito River Park Joint Powers Authority as well as other nonprofit organizations, citizens, landowners, area governments and stakeholders to accomplish its mission. The conservancy also works to build public support for the river valley by offering educational opportunities for children and adults and recreational opportunities throughout the watershed.

Encinitas Senior Citizen Commission award winners named

By Staff ENCINITAS

— The Encinitas Senior Citizen Commission in partnership with the Encinitas Rotary Club announced its recipients for the 2022 Senior Citizen of the Year and Lifetime Achievement awards.

This awards program is designed to identify and celebrate people who have selflessly contributed to the City of Encinitas as a senior citizen role model.

Susan Hays was selected as Senior Citizen of the Year. Hays has given over 20 years of volunteer service.

VOLUNTEER

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) allocated California $62 million from the Housing Trust Fund, an affordable housing production program that complements existing federal, state and local efforts to increase and preserve the supply of affordable housing for extremely low- and very low-income households, including families experiencing homelessness.

BLOOD CONCERT

Throughout the month of May, blood donors at San Diego Blood Bank will automatically be entered to win a Blink-182 concert package that includes two tickets to see Blink-182 at Pechanga Arena on June 20 along with limo service, dinner, a one-night stay at Pendry San Diego and San Diego Blood Bank swag.

HAYS

She has volunteered for Leucadia and Encinitas 101 Main Street Associations, Encinitas Historical Society, the 101 Artists’ Colony, Paul Ecke Elementary School, the Cardiff Botanical Society, Friends of the Cardiff-by-the-Sea Library and the city of Encinitas.

Hays’ service includes chairing the First Wednesday Music Series and curating art exhibits at the

JOIN THE NORTH COASTAL SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT SENIOR VOLUNTEER PATROL

The Senior Volunteer Patrol of the North Coastal Sheriff’s Station performs home vacation security checks, assists with traffic control, enforces disabled parking regulations, patrols neighborhoods, schools, parks and shopping centers and visits homebound seniors who live alone for the communities of Encinitas, Solana Beach, Del Mar.& portions of the county’s unincorporated areas. Volunteers must be at least age 50, be in good health, pass a background check, have auto insurance & a valid California driver’s license. Training includes a two week academy plus training patrols. The minimum commitment is 24 hours per month, & attendance at a monthly meeting. Interested parties should call (760) 966-3579 to arrange an information meeting.

Cardiff Library, keeping the “Book Nook” program open for the community, and participating in the creation the “Cardiff Kook and His Magic Carpet Ride” and the “Encinitas: Our History and People” books.

Danny Salzhandler was selected for the Lifetime Achievement Award. Salzhandler has actively volunteered with several organizations including the Encinitas, Leucadia and Cardiff 101 Main Street Associations, Downtown Encinitas MainStreet Association, the city of Encinitas,

101 Artists’ Colony, Encinitas Art, Culture & Ecology Alliance, San Dieguito Heritage Museum, Encinitas Library and American Legion.

Salzhandler was the founder of the Full Moon Poets, which produced poetry slams and contributed to the nationally recognized Arts Alive Banner Program.

He worked to bring Operation Homecoming to Encinitas, created works of art and donated them to various non-profit organizations in Encinitas for fundraising events and was responsible for getting Encinitas includ-

ed in the Art Towns of California book.

Both Hays and Salzhandler will be honored at the Encinitas City Council meeting on May 24 at 6 p.m. They will each receive a personal award and their names will be listed on a perpetual plaque housed at the Encinitas Senior Center.

Also, they will be recognized at the Encinitas Rotary Club meeting on May 24 at 12 p.m. and invited to participate in the Encinitas Holiday Parade on Dec. 2 as special guests of the Senior Citizen Commission.

Pet of the Week

Terra is pet of the week at Rancho Coastal Humane Society. She is a 3-year-old, 7-pound, female, domestic short hair cat with a black and white coat.

Previously a stray, she and her kittens were taken to a local shelter. Her babies went into foster care while Terra was transferred to Rancho Coastal Humane Society through the Friends of County Animal Shelters

program. She could live with kids as young as 10 as long as they are respectful. She might like living with another cat once her new family adopts her and takes her home.

Adopt by May 15 during Bissell Pet Foundation’s Empty the Shelters event and her adoption fee is just $50. After that date, the adoption fee is $100.

The adoption fee in-

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

For information about adoption or to become a virtual foster, stop by Rancho Coastal Humane Society at 389 Requeza St., Encinitas, call (760) 753-6413 or visit SDpets. org.

BIKE ANYWHERE DAY SANDAG Bike to Work Day is now Bike Anywhere Day, and the 2023 SANDAG Bike Anywhere Day Pit Stop Map is available to help participants map their ride ahead of the annual event on May 18, from 6 to 9 a.m.

WORKFORCE DIVERSITY

Palomar College is one of 17 community colleges in the nation selected to participate in a program to develop strategies that offer equitable employment opportunities for all students.

CHERYL GODDARD, executive director of the San Dieguito River Valley Conservancy, which was recently named by State Sen. Catherine Blakespear as the 38th Senate District’s nonprofit of the year. Courtesy photo

Encinitas man battles Dupuytren’s

Kurt Harrington explores therapies for fibrotic disease

By Kaila Mellos ENCINITAS —

For Encinitas resident Kurt Harrington, Dupuytren’s contracture is a painful reality that he has learned to live with for the past decade.

But after many years working in the biopharmaceutical world, the genetic disorder inspired Harrington to launch his company Ventoux Biosciences, to find more treatments and possibly a cure for millions of patients worldwide.

Dupuytren’s contracture (also called Dupuytren's disease or palmar fibromatosis) is a progressive and debilitating fibrotic disease causing an “abnormal thickening of fascia,” or tissue under the skin in the palm of the hand at the base of the fingers, according to Johns Hopkins Medicine.

The localized fibrosis can develop into hard lumps or a thick band on the hand, causing fingers to curl inward or pull sideways.

Dupuytren’s is estimated to affect 8.2% of the population worldwide and over 30 million patients in the United States and Europe.

Harrington developed the genetic disorder when he was 37 but had previously learned about the disease and its effects firsthand from watching his father’s daily battles with the ailment.

“My dad, he was holding the door for some people as we were leaving a movie theater when I was a kid, and the folks going through the door kind of pushed the door a bit more, so my dad’s hand got pushed backward,” Harrington said. “He could sense something different in his hands as he felt a little bit of a pop or something like that. Within a few weeks, he described what he initially felt was a cramp, and then shortly after that, we saw signs of what the Dupuytren’s was. Several years later, we figured out what it was and had a formal diagnosis.”

When it came to his diagnosis, at first, Harrington was unsure of what he had. While Dupuytren’s is genetic, his symptoms started in his knuckles, which was not how it began for his dad.

“I didn’t have any specific physical trauma to my hands when mine started,” Harrington said. “Mine started in my knuckles, and I didn’t know what it was, even though my dad had Dupuytren’s. Of course, as that progressed, we realized a few years later that mine was also Dupuytren’s, and then it progressed to both of our feet.”

For many patients, Dupuytren’s is triggered by a traumatic and specific injury, but it could also just appear seemingly from nowhere. Harrington just developed it, but he has heard

of many people getting it after falls or carpal tunnel surgery.

“It’s interesting all the origins from many people I’ve heard from,” Harrington said. “I’ve seen a lot of patients that maybe fall and then talk about having Dupuytren’s appear later. I see a lot of reports about patients that had carpal tunnel surgery and then seeing it appear. It’s a when, where, and how

temporary fixes for treating the disorder and usually do not last long for most patients, Harrington said.

“The gold standard of treatment is surgery where they essentially slice open the skin of the hand, remove the fibrotic tissue, and then close the patient’s hands back up,” Harrington said. “It works initially and works great for people. Some of the challenges of the disease, since it’s a chronic progressive disease, often the disease will come back within three to five years. So subsequent re-treatments via surgery have decreasing outcomes.”

In 2022, Harrington launched his company Ventoux Biosciences to acquire and repurpose proprietary products to treat Dupuytren’s and other related fibroproliferative, inflammatory diseases with significant unmet medical needs.

“I just thought, given my 25 years in biotech and pharmaceutical product development and commercialization, and given my experience in biotech and also as a guitarist, triathlete and a patient advocate for the disease, I felt like I was uniquely positioned to try and raise my hand and help see if I can find some new therapies.”

The company is currently in pre-clinical trials of two compounds, VEN201 and VEN-202, both of which they acquired to study their efficacy treating symptoms of Dupuytren.

it might awaken that may vary for all patients. That’s the disease; It’s underlying, chronic, and progressive. For some patients, it’s very debilitating.”

Harrington, like many others, has tried all the medical world has to offer to try to subside the pain of the disease, including three hand surgeries and courses for 30 targeted radiation therapy treatments.

Sadly, these are only

“We’re developing our strategy to leverage where possible. We’ve worked with my scientific advisory board to identify molecules that we could essentially repurpose and potentially reformulate to help the disease,” Harrington said. “We’re looking to leverage molecules that may have already been in the market and are generic and may have been used for completely different things but may also have antifibrotic effects if you put them in or around where the hand fibrosis or the foot fibrosis is.”

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FOUNDER AND CEO of Ventoux Biosciences Kurt Harrington, of Encinitas, is making it his mission to find better treatment options for those with Dupuytren’s disease. Courtesy photo

DUPUYTREN’S DISEASE causes the thickening and tightening of tissue underneath the skin in the palm of the hand, often leading to hard lumps and thick bands across the hand over time. The genetic disorder can also cause the fingers to curl inward or pull sideways. Stock photos

Scripps doctor brings awareness to skin cancer prevention

Greenway shares tips for Skin Cancer Awareness Month

By Kaila Mellos

REGION

— As doctors report an uptick in advanced-stage melanoma diagnoses, Dr. Hugh Greenway, a dermatologic surgeon with Scripps MD Anderson Cancer Center, is ramping up his message of prevention and treatment for Skin Cancer Awareness Month this May.

Since COVID-19, many patients later diagnosed with advanced-stage melanoma, the most serious of skin cancers, weren’t conducting frequent check-ups with healthcare providers.

“We have had a number of patients who just didn’t

go see their doctor and thus didn’t get checked early, so we’re seeing a rebound and an increased incidence of melanoma in many patients,” Greenway said. “Unfortunately, this means there was also an increase in the melanomas that perhaps are a little more advanced because the patient couldn't be seen for a couple of years for various reasons, including COVID-19. If you’re going to live here in San Diego, I tell all our people that you need to have your skin checked at least once a year, either by your dermatologist or your family physician.”

When getting accessed, Greenway and his team of dermatologists look for the three types of skin cancers in patients when they come into the office.

“There are three main types of skin cancer: basal

County releases $8B budget proposal focused on equity

By City News Service

REGION — San Diego

County released an $8.11 billion proposed 2023-24 budget on May 4 with major investments in the realms of homelessness, mental health and substance use disorder, improving the justice system and investing in core services such as roads, fire protection and parks.

The “Invested in Community” budget is $745.8 million larger than last year’s budget, a 10.1% increase. It also adds around 490 new positions, a 2.5% increase over last year, county officials said.

According to the proposal, the increase in both budget and staff will go toward supporting “new and expanded social service programs and increasing caseloads to assist vulnerable populations.” It also has investments in infrastructure, such as a new Public Health Lab and affordable housing projects, according to the county.

“Much of the revenue to administer many of these programs comes from the state and federal government,” according to a county statement. “It also comes from an increase in local property taxes. While this revenue supports the programs in the coming fiscal year, current economic uncertainty may impact future years.”

According to the county, the 2024 budget proposal also has an equity tool factored in, intended to make sure historically vulnerable or underserved communities get their fair share of county dollars.

The public can view an executive summary at www.sandiegocounty.gov/ content/dam/sdc/openbudget/openbudget-2023-24/ budget-23- 24-docs/ budgetExecutiveSummary_2023-24_English.pdf or the full recommended plan at www.sandiegocounty. gov/content/dam/sdc/auditor/pdf/caoplan_23-25.pdf.

Members of the public can provide feedback on the proposed spending plan in

DR. HUGH GREENWAY

cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and melanoma," Greenway said.

Melanoma, the biggest threat to patients' lives, is closely looked for when getting an exam.

“We pay significant attention to it because melanoma's the type of skin cancer that can spread and metas-

tasize and can lead to killing people,” Greenway said. “However, if you catch it early, we can easily cure it with surgical excision. We have somewhere between 7,500 to 8,000 people who die of melanoma each year, but we’re doing better in terms of our cure rates and things for advanced melanoma.”

Several reasons, including genetics, prolonged sun exposure and a history of sunburns, can cause melanoma. Greenway and his office of 25 other dermatologists see around three to four new melanoma cases each week.

When it comes to a treatment plan, catching melanoma in an early stage makes it easier to cure. But if it is further along, immunotherapies are used to combat cancer.

“The mainstay for treatment of melanoma is to re-

move it surgically, and we do that in my clinic in Scripps. We do a Mohs surgery on some melanomas and a wide excision on others, depending on the case,” Greenway said. “If they’re a little more advanced, then the patient may have their lymph node removed. If the melanoma has spread beyond that, perhaps to the liver, brain, or other organs, we’re much better today in treating advanced melanoma patients with immunotherapies.”

Even with treatment, there is a chance that melanoma may come back in the patient's lifetime at about a 10% chance once it is removed.

“Now, one out of ten is a fairly low risk, but it’s much higher than that of somebody in the average population who’s never had a melanoma,” Greenway said.

“So, if you’ve had a melanoma, we want you to be seen more often. We usually say three months for every three years, then six months for a couple of years, but after that, at least once a year to be checked.”

According to Greenway, there are numerous steps for prevention to avoid getting any of the three types of skin cancer.

“We understand, as doctors, you’re going to be out in the sun. But you need to avoid getting sunburnt, which falls into the area of needing to wear sunscreen,” Greenway said. “You need sunscreen on the exposed skin of at least a UV 30.” Greenway also recommends scheduling activities when the sun is not at its highest point, either in the morning, later afternoon or night. and wearing a hat.

person or online. Two community budget meetings are scheduled, one at 2 p.m. May 16 at the County Operations Center, which can be attended in person or online. The second evening meeting will be virtual at 5:30 p.m. May 18.

Residents can also provide eComments on the recommended budget through June 21 on the county's community engagement budget page at Engage San Diego County, https://engage.sandiegocounty.gov/ budget.

A budget presentation will be made to the county Board of Supervisors on May 11. Public hearings are set for 9 a.m. June 12 and 5:30 p.m. June 15. Budget deliberations and adoption are scheduled for June 27.

Some highlights of the budget include:

• $18.3 million for implementation of the CARE Act, a state program for people with serious behavioral health issues that may provide services, shelter and treatment through a civil court proceeding;

• $25 million increase for the Innovative Housing Trust Fund to help build affordable housing;

• $2.7 million to restore land and improve water quality in the Tijuana River Valley;

• $12.8 million for court programs to “support those with mental health, substance use and other needs,'' such as Collaborative Courts, Drug Courts, Mandatory Supervision Courts, Reentry Courts, Veterans Courts and Behavioral Health Courts;

• $141.1 million increase for safety net program benefit payments, higher wages for In-Home Supportive Services caregivers, additional employment services and training for CalWORKS and CalFresh recipients and expanding Info Line 211 Access;

• $17 million to build a Jacumba Fire Station; and

• $35.6 million to build a Santee Animal Shelter.

Police shoot armed man near church

By City News Service

VISTA — A sheriff’s deputy shot and wounded an armed man threatening suicide on May 7 outside of a Vista church.

Around 12:30 p.m. Sunday, the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department received a report of a disturbance at Iglesia Ni Cristo Church of Christ at 1418 Calle Jules, near East Bobier Drive, officials said.

Deputies saw the man, described as a 77-year-old Asian, leaving the church and going into the parking lot, holding a gun in his right hand. Witnesses said he had been holding the gun to his head inside the church. Deputies ordered him to drop the weapon, the sheriff's department claimed.

enact the ban.

Around two dozen members of the public spoke in support of expanding the state’s ban on single-use plastic bags to include a ban on Styrofoam sales. Several of those speakers were local students ranging from elementary school to college-aged grades.

Students from Ann Zivotsky’s fifth grade class at Del Rio Elementary explained some of the lessons they have recently learned about the effects single-use plastics have on marine life.

According to a study from Washington University, Styrofoam takes approximately 500 years to decompose, which means any Styrofoam that exists now is here to stay for the foreseeable future. Styrofoam is rarely recycled as many processors are unable to recycle the material.

Peyton Wilson, a high school student at Surfside Academy, said more than 1,000 tons of Styrofoam is dumped into landfills in the United States every day.

She also noted that

53% of beach litter consists of plastics with Styrofoam taking up 17% of litter.

Fellow Surfside Academy junior Eva Nell Brown pointed out that the chemical used in the production process of Styrofoam, along with the methane it creates while sitting in the landfill, hurts the Earth’s ozone layer, which protects

a negative impact on the beach and interrupts my peace.”

Both students and professors from MiraCosta College also spoke in support of the polystyrene foam ban.

MiraCosta Marine Biology Professor Jeanine Sepulveda noted that there is more than meets the eye to the damage that polystyrene foam leaves on the environment. She explained that the plastics end up in the food supply leading all the way to humans.

“It’s a food security issue,” Sepulveda said. “Those chemicals end up leeching into seafood.”

When he refused, a three-year veteran of the department fired a shot, hitting him in the legs, prompting him to drop the weapon.

The man, whose name was not immediately released, was taken to a hospital for treatment. His wounds were not life-threatening, per the department.

Under a new protocol agreement between the sheriff’s and police departments, police investigators will take over the shooting investigation.

the Earth’s surface from ultraviolet and other harmful rays.

“I go to the beach very often to feel one with nature, but when I see plastic trash everywhere and I see people walking away from it, it makes me feel disgusted,” Brown said. “It leaves

As staff moves forward with working on an official plan to ban Styrofoam, council members cautioned the need to ensure businesses have enough time to adjust to the new law, including thorough outreach, education and enforcement strategies.

Currently, large Styrofoam blocks used for packaging and insulation are recyclable, but plastic foam cups, plates and to-go containers should go in the trash.

It was not immediately known if there were any congregants in the church at the time of the shooting, nor whether the gunman was a member of the church.

Anyone with information on this shooting was asked to call the SDPD at 619-531-2293 or Crime Stoppers at 888580-8477.

For up-to-the-minute arrest reports in North County, visit Daily Arrest Logs at www.thecoastnews.com/daily-arrestlogs-in-north-county-sandiego/

STYROFOAM CONTINUED FROM FRONT

THE OCEANSIDE City Council recently approved a plan to ban the sale of items made of polystyrene foam, or Styrofoam. The council will consider an ordinance officially banning plastic foam materials at a later date. Stock photo

When I see plastic trash everywhere ... it makes me feel disgusted.”

Eva Nell Brown Student

Bullet strikes field during youth baseball game

By Laura Place SAN MARCOS

— A youth baseball game at Mission Sports Park was interrupted Monday evening by a bullet that bounced off the field and into the dugout, causing no injuries but leaving those in the area shaken.

The San Diego County Sheriff’s Department received multiple calls reporting the sound of several shots fired in the area of the park around 7:45 p.m. As a precaution, the nearby Palomar College also entered lockdown from around 8:11 to 9:28 p.m.

In a statement on social media, San Marcos Youth Baseball President Dan Max said a bullet bounced on Field 5 between first and second base and landed in the dugout. A youth team was playing then, and about 200 people were in the park.

A video of the incident shared by KUSI from behind home plate during the game captures the sound of nearby gunshots followed by dirt puffing into the air just feet from where a player was standing in the infield. After the dirt is seen flying into the air, people begin shouting and everyone runs from the field.

“I am so grateful to say that no one was physically harmed in this incident. The amazing youth umpires, coaches and families on the site reacted quickly and got everyone to a safe place,” Max said.

Lt. Gavin Lanning said sheriff’s officials canvassed the area and searched for evidence via helicopter and a K-9 unit but found no victims. He said deputies collected evidence, but he did not know whether it was bullet casings or something else.

Law enforcement has not tracked down a shooter, but witnesses said the shots seemed to come from south-

east of the fields near the Los Vallecitos Water District building.

“My read on it is that someone east of the ball fields fired rounds into the air ,and one landed on the field. It doesn’t read that someone was necessarily shooting at the people in the park,” Lanning said.

All San Marcos Youth Baseball operations were canceled Tuesday to allow

law enforcement and the city to determine “the best safety precautions we can provide for the remainder of the season,” according to Max.

Palomar College officials said campus police placed the school into lockdown after receiving reports that shots were fired “at a nearby sports complex.” After it was lifted, campus police remained

onsite to assist those leaving the campus.

“While we remained on lockdown until 9:28 p.m., we did not have any activity on campus related to the situation at the nearby sports complex,” Palomar spokesperson Julie Lanthier Bandy said.

A representative for the City of San Marcos did not reply to a request for comment.

Crime Stoppers is offering a $1,000 reward for any information that leads to an arrest in this case. The organization's anonymous tip line can be reached at (888) 580-8477.

Man shot in O’side, police looking for shooter

A man was hospitalized after being shot and robbed for an e-bike in Oceanside, the Oceanside Police Department said May 10.

Just after 10 p.m. Tuesday, officers were dispatched to the 3500 block of College Boulevard for a shots fired call, according to the OPD.

Once police arrived, a man was found with a gunshot wound to his foot, according to the OPD.

The victim was taken to a hospital and was expected to survive his injury, police said.

The suspect, described as a 5-foot-10, 180 pound Hispanic man, was last seen wearing a black leather jacket with white letters while riding a white e-bike that he stole from the victim, the department said.

Police said the wanted man was last seen fleeing in the riverbed Westbound toward El Camino Real.

Anyone with information regarding this shooting is urged to contact the OPD at 760-435-4900.

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A VIDEO captured the moment a bullet struck the infield dirt near second base during a youth baseball game on May 8 at Mission Sports Park in San Marcos. Players, coaches and fans quickly evacuated the area and no one was harmed. Law enforcement is investigating the incident. Screenshot from video

Padres not getting bang for owner’s bucks so far

The Padres ride into Los Angeles this weekend where they look to continue their dominance of the Dodgers, and the entire National League, one month into the season.

This super team funded by owner Peter Seidler and built by his trusty and bold general manager, Encinitas’ A.J. Preller, is shredding the competition as many baseball insiders predicted after an offseason of splashy acquisitions that gave the Padres four of the game’s top position players, a wealth of starting pitching and crafty relievers who are the envy of their penny-pinching rivals. ***

That was supposed to be the narrative with the Padres tangling with the Dodgers for the second time this season.

Wave brings home national title

By Laura Place

DEL MAR — Members of the Del Mar-based Wave Volleyball Club Girls 18s team have ended their high school club careers on a high note after winning a national championship late last month in Ohio.

The all-star team of young women, all seniors at local high schools, was seeded 17th out of nearly 50 teams in the nation that made it to the open division of the USA Volleyball Girls Junior National Championship for their age group in Columbus.

From April 28 to April 30, Wave successfully battled through three matches each day until fighting for a championship title against Premier Nebraska. The game came down to the final few points in the third set, with Wave initially down but fighting back to secure a nailbiting 17-15 win.

Wave outside hitter Julia Blyashov of Cathedral Catholic High School recalled the intensity of the moment and the joy the team felt after coming out on top.

“We came into the huddle, and basically, we all looked at each other and were like, this is gonna be our time, and we gotta turn our gears on and play for each other. We just gave it our all,” said Blyashov, named the tournament MVP. “It was such an awesome moment. We just started bawling our eyes out.”

Wave head coach Juliana Conn said she had coached many of these young women on various Wave teams since they were around 12. Their win in April marks the second time one of the club’s teams has

triumphed in the national championship, with the last being 20 years ago.

“They don’t come very easily for any age group. Everything has to really come together at the right place, at the right time. It’s so exciting, especially because I knew the girls from so young. Seeing them go out on this big high, it was so great and so special for them,” Conn said.

For many players, the championship felt like things were clicking in a way they hadn’t all season. Several girls had to step back in the previous months be-

cause of injuries and illnesses, leaving the team playing with less horsepower than usual.

Despite losses at regional tournaments, the team persevered through the difficult season to qualify for nationals. These roadblocks only made the outcome of the championship all the more thrilling.

“Since a lot of people were recovering from injuries and getting healthy, it was hard to build connections to people on the team, and that was difficult. Going to nationals when everyone was finally healthy, that was

when we really connected and got into the zone, and play just clicked,” said libero Kat Lutz, who attends Torrey Pines High School.

“We finally came together as a team,” said Eva Rohrbach, a middle blocker from La Costa Canyon High School. “It felt unlike anything I’ve played.”

The win was also bittersweet for the players, who have completed their time on Wave and are now looking ahead to their college careers.

Blyashov, named the 2023 California Gatorade Player of the Year, will attend Stanford University in the fall. On May 5, she was also named as one of 12 athletes that will play in the 2023 Girls U19 NORCECA Pan American Cup this month in Puerto Rico.

Other Wave members will be attending schools with prestigious academic and volleyball programs, including UCLA, the University of Maryland and University of Colorado Boulder.

Conn said she hopes the memory of the team’s national win will remind the young women of their potential in the future.

“I told the girls, if you’re in college and things seem to be going difficult, or you’re not doing well, just put yourself back to that weekend. They’ll always remember that,” she said.

For Blyashov, what sticks out most is the fantastic effort made by everyone on the team.

“We honestly couldn’t have won without the help of every single one of our teammates. We all had a common goal and we all gave it every ounce of energy — all of it was left on the court that day,” she said.

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“We’re still above .500,” Bogaerts said. “That’s not the baseball we want to play, but we started off pretty bad.” Bogaerts is a joy, beginning the season in a manner that one expects from a superstar. But his bat has cooled and just when does this barrage of offense show its teeth?

Instead, with baseball being, well, baseball, the Padres are nowhere near where most everyone, me included, anticipated. They have muddled through a season that is no longer fresh, although it still has miles to go.

What are the mitigating circumstances for the Padres’ break from the gate that has been anything but fulfilling?

There are countless ones, but are those reasons justified or just convenient off-ramps on the expressway of excuses?

The local nine did start with a demanding schedule, facing many of baseball’s top teams from the get-go.

Outfielder Fernando Tatis Jr. missed the first 20 contests as he paid his debt for cheating.

Starters Yu Darvish (World Baseball Classic) and Joe Musgrove (injuries) were compromised when the curtain lifted for the season.

All-everything outfielder Juan Soto, billed as a generational player by his agent seeking a contract north of the $450 million, has been Juan So-so. His ailments aren’t physical, instead his shortcomings are tied to — take a deep breath — getting comfortable in San Diego, the new pitch clock, place in the batting order and the bed he was sleeping in.

Third baseman Manny Machado? The finalist for last year’s NL MVP award hasn’t found his groove, with many pointing to his balky back.

Second baseman Ha-Seong Kim, catcher Austin Nola, center fielder Trent Grisham, first baseman Jake Cronenworth all sport averages that have little bark or bite. The steep decline in the lineup after the big four — Xander Bogaerts, Machado, Tatis, Soto — is dramatic.

It wasn’t last weekend, when the Padres attempted to win their first home series against the Dodgers since 2021. They triumphed in the scoreboard competition when trolling L.A. ace Clayton Kershaw after beating him in the opener, but the final two games were a downer.

Then again, does any of this matter?

The Padres finished 22 games behind the first-place Dodgers in 2022 and then eliminated them from the playoffs. Shouldn’t those rockin’ brown-and-yellow exude some San Diego chill as the regular season and the postseason are horses of a different color?

Good advice, but Seidler didn’t spend roughly $250 million to hopefully get in as a wild-card team and play another series on its way to its first World Series title. This roster was built to bash the Dodgers, winners of the NL West every year but one — when they won 106 games — in the last decade.

Those following baseball know that money can’t buy you love or punch your ticket to greatness. If so, the big-spending New York Yankees would have more than 27 titles after more than a century of digging into their pockets.

That the Padres’ obligations to those in uniform exceeds the Yankees’ outlay is a sentence few thought would ever be written.

Then again, a minority expected the Padres to be around .500, sending their fans into a May gray that has nothing to do with our persistent marine layer. We realize the season is a long-distance run rather than a fast-twitch sprint. But the Padres need to prove they’re not paper tigers.

L.A. is known as “Shaky Town,” and just maybe, that’s where the mediocre Padres finally find their footing.

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

THE WAVE VOLLEYBALL Club Girls 18s team, based in Del Mar, took home the gold at the USA Volleyball Girls Junior National Championship Open Division in Columbus, Ohio, at the end of April. Front row, from left: Shanelle Puetz, Kat Lutz and Julia Blyashov. Back row, from left, Eva Rohrbach, Jillian Neal, Tehya Maeva, Mia Compas, Mariah Hughes, Auburn Tomkinson, Carla Payne, Lily Dwinell, Gianna Wardy and Koko Kirsch. Courtesy photo/Wave Volleyball

WAVE COACH Juliana Conn celebrates the 18s win. The team defeated Premier Nebraska in three sets to claim the title. Courtesy photo/Wave Volleyball

Fiesta del Sol returns to Solana Beach May 20

By Laura Place

SOLANA BEACH —

The North County coast’s annual celebration of music, brews and good times will return to Solana Beach next weekend for the 42nd Fiesta del Sol.

The free music festival takes place over the May 20-21 weekend at Fletcher Cove with over a dozen entertainers set to perform at the main stage.

Performers include cover bands like Fabba Show and Jimmy’s Buffet, reggae acts à la Ginger Roots and the Protectors, and British ska-revival band The English Beat.

San Diego band Assisted Living will join the group of performers on the main stage after winning the Belly Up Tavern’s Battle of the Bands in January.

Local youth talent Rockadamy and Jalisciense Folkloric Academy will also perform.

Along with music, visitors can enjoy a variety of

beverages at the beer and wine garden, delicious food at the international food court, and a vendors market along the west end of Lomas Santa Fe Drive.

Hullabaloo will also offer kids’ folk music at 10:30 a.m. both days. There will also be rides, games, face painting and other hands-on activities for kids at the festival.

Fiesta del Sol runs from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday and 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Sunday.

The event is sponsored by the Solana Beach Chamber of Commerce and the Belly Up Tavern.

A free shuttle service to Fletcher Cove will be available from the corner of Via de la Valle and Coast Highway 101, where visitors can park for free with less hassle.

Other suggested parking locations and more information about Fiesta del Sol are available at fiestadelsol.net/ visitors-guide.

Vista strengthens emergency fleet with new vehicles, staff

By Steve Puterski

VISTA — The City Council approved $2.7 million to strengthen the city’s ambulance fleet with new vehicles and employees during its April 25 meeting.

The council approved $363,455 to replace an older ambulance and $2.4 million to purchase two new Basic Life Support ambulances and hire 12 workers at the Vista Fire Department to staff the emergency response units.

The city expects to recoup at least $1.2 million of the cost over the next year, or several years, from transport revenues.

Interim Fire Chief Roy Palmer said the department’s calls for service have increased by 5% over three of the past four years, and the trend is expected to continue.

However, the department’s ambulances are well above the national standard for Unit Hour Utilization, the percentage of time each ful-

ly-equipped and staffed EMS unit spends responding to calls or providing care.

In the first three months of 2023, only one ambulance operated below 25% during February.

“If we add two more units, we will immediately drop below 25% and projecting out to 2025, we will below 25%,” Palmer said.

Palmer also presented a heat map of Vista’s emergency response coverage, with several areas in the city well above the 25% standard.

But the interim chief said the new ambulances and staff would impact service calls.

The BLS ambulances will be staffed with emergency medical technicians (EMTs) and other first responders to continue providing patients with Advanced Life Support care.

Currently, the city has four ALS ambulances at four of the city’s fire stations.

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$30 million in federal funding for the long-awaited coastal resiliency project known as the USACE Coastal Storm Damage Reduction Project, which has been in the works since 2000.

The congressman was joined by the mayors of the two cities and Col. Julie Balten, Army Corps of Engineers Los Angeles district commander, at Fletcher Cove Community Center on Thursday to officially sign the agreement.

“It is really wonderful to be here today celebrating this significant milestone,” said Solana Beach Mayor Lesa Heebner. “This project is so important to our recreation, to our beautiful beaches, to public safety, to preserving the infrastructure that is important to all of our daily lives, and really improving the quality of life for everyone who comes to visit our beaches.”

The project will include the construction of protective berms along two shoreline segments in Encinitas and Solana Beach.

In addition, sand will be brought in from offshore via a dredge and pumped onto the beach in a slurry.

The first 50-foot-wide berm will go on a 7,800foot stretch from north of Swami’s Beach to south of Beacon’s Beach in Encinitas using 340,000 cubic yards of sediment.

In Solana Beach, crews will construct a 150-footwide berm along a 7,200foot segment using around 700,000 cubic yards of sand.

Leaders emphasized that this project is one of a kind in both Southern California and the country due to the scheduled renourishment of a combined 510,000 cubic yards of sand every 10 years. The Army Corps of Engineers will monitor this element of the project continuously.

“We’re just gonna continuously monitor and adjust as we need to, but alway try to maximize the amount of sand we [add] every nourishment,” Balten said.

Once the pumping be-

gins, residents may be asked to avoid certain sections of the beach to maintain public safety.

The result will be a more expansive beach with more space for visitors to enjoy during high and low tides.

“We are very excited to be at this phase. Over the past few years, we all have noticed more coastal erosion along our shoreline,” said Encinitas Mayor Tony Kranz. “It is, in fact, imperative that we acknowledge that the beach sand nourishment projects are the way

of the future.”

The same day, Levin signed a sand replenishment agreement with leaders in San Clemente that will widen a segment of the beach by around 50 feet. The project location was chosen to protect the tracks of the LOSSAN (Los Angeles- San Luis Obispo-San Diego) corridor running through the city.

Commuter rail service between San Clemente and San Diego was stalled last week after a landslide at the western edge of the historic Casa Romantica Cultural Center sent dirt and debris

down the hillside above the tracks.

While sand replenishment can stabilize the beaches and prevent further erosion, the congressman said the safest thing is to move some portions of the rail corridor inland off the deteriorating bluffs.

“Mother Nature always wins,” said Levin. “We’ve gotta replenish the sand, but ultimately we’ve gotta move the rail corridor at the sections that are most at risk, which of course, includes Del Mar, and I believe, also includes San Clemente.”

RESIDENTS YOUNG and old can groove to the live music at this year’s Fiesta del Sol in Solana Beach. File photo

Oceanside sees 8% rate increase for garbage services

By Samantha Nelson OCEANSIDE

— Garbage collection rates are once again rising for residents and businesses in Oceanside.

On May 3, the City Council approved Waste Management’s annual request for a user rate increase based on the rising consumer price index.

Under its contract with the city, Waste Management, a private trash hauling company, can request a higher increase based on either the average national index increase or 75% of the San Diego increase average. Waste Management requested an 8% percent increase based on the national

average.

Waste Management also requested an “extraordinary rate adjustment” of 1.59% for residential and 2.07% for commercial solid waste rates, only to be applied to disposal and landfill service fees. According to the solid waste contractor, the extra rate increase request is due to an excessive increase in disposal tipping fees by a third party based on fuel, transportation and operating cost increases.

For now, the extraordinary rate adjustments will only be applied between July 1 and Dec. 31 of this year. In total, residential customers will see a $11.40 increase and commercial customers

will see a $70.50 increase over the next six months.

Residents with the most basic service, which includes the once-a-week pickup of a 35-gallon trash can, will increase from the current monthly $21.33 rate to $23.23 under the annual increase and the extraordinary rate adjustment.

Under the most basic commercial service, which includes weekly two or 3-yard bin pickup service, the current $124.99 rate will increase to $136.74 under both the annual increase and extraordinary rate adjustment.

The new rate adjustments are unrelated to the city’s new franchise agree-

ment with Waste Management, which was approved in April 2022. Under that agreement, rates for trash, recycling and organic material pickup and processing are expected to increase by 40% for residential customers and about 38% for commercial customers beginning in 2024.

Jimmy Knott, a La Salina Mobile Village representative, pleaded with the City Council to have compassion and find a way to alleviate the rate increase on seniors with fixed incomes. He noted that many seniors only receive between $600 and $800 monthly from social security.

“Can you live on that

amount? Can you pay rent? Can you pay your utilities? Can you even buy clothes on that? I doubt you can,” Knott said. “I want to see some compassion, I want to see some action in helping our most needy seniors.”

Environmental Officer Colleen Foster said the city could work with seniors and other residents to ensure they receive the cheaper, smaller service options rather than the larger, more expensive options they may not necessarily need.

City Attorney John Mullen said staff could consider subsidizing solid waste rates, noting that the money would likely come from the general fund.

Councilmember Eric Joyce said the city needs to consider ways to support its growing population of seniors going forward.

“The fastest growing number of individuals experiencing homelessness is the senior population,” Joyce said. “If we don’t find a way to look ahead and plan for that, we’re going to be contributing to that problem.”

Staff also reminded both council and the public that solid waste billing would go directly through Waste Management starting this month. The city previously billed customers for solid waste and water and wastewater management services.

Encinitas Cruise Nights returns to 101

By Kaila Mellos

ENCINITAS – For the 24th year, Encinitas 101 is bringing back Encinitas Cruise Nights on May 18 to the historic main road. From May to September, many familiar car clubs will return to the cruise, along with live music played for participants and viewers to enjoy.

LONGTIME independent San Diego television news station KUSI-TV could become an affiliate of the CW Network, also owned by Nexstar Media Group. Courtesy photo KUSI

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tal platforms.

“In addition, Nexstar’s platform reach, expanding digital media revenue, commitment to unbiased news and reporting across the enterprise, the return of political advertising revenue in 2024, and our focus on our balance sheet and shareholder returns will enable us to extend our record of enhancing shareholder value on a near- and long-term basis.’’

The acquisition is still subject to regulatory approvals, but Nexstar officials said the deal should close later this year.

The move would open the door for KUSI to become an affiliate of The CW Network, which is also owned by Nexstar.

“I have known Perry Sook, Nexstar’s chairman and chief executive officer, for more than 30 years,’’ current KUSI owner Mike McKinnon said in a statement. “He is a great broadcaster who has built a tremendous organization. We have a great team of news people at KUSI-TV, and joining these two companies will create one of the most dynamic news organizations in all of Southern California.’’

The sale of KUSI-TV comes roughly two months after McKinnon Broadcasting Company was ordered to pay former anchor Sandra Maas more than $1.5 million, including nearly $1.3 million in lost past and future wages, after a civil jury ruled KUSI had violated the Equal Pay Act and Whistleblower Protections Act.

“The cruise nights started very simply by putting out reserve to classic car signs along the 101 just so we can fill it, and we used to invite certain car clubs at the beginning,” said Irene Pyun, executive director of Encinitas 101. “That’s how it started and what we’ve continued to do with our tradition of inviting certain car clubs. We’ve added live music and sponsorships so businesses can purchase booths in these half-street closures.”

The beloved family-friendly event free to the public just announced a lineup of car clubs they expect at its grand opening, including Little Guys Street Rods, North County Cruisers, and The Heartbeat Classics.

“They’re regulars for sure,” Pyun said. “Many of our car clubs are regulars; They repeat and come every year. They know how to open and close the streets.”

Along with the clubs, there will be open spots

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for the public to park their classic cars. All cars in attendance will be eligible for awards like “best car.” There is no cost to attend or park at this event.

After opening night, Pyun hopes to reintroduce theme nights specific to certain cars to the event, such as Bronco Night or Mustang Night. For information on possible future theme nights, Pyun recommends checking the Encinitas 101 Instagram for the most up-

to-date information.

“I always say this event is one of my favorites because it’s a generational enjoyment. You see grandfathers or dads with their vintage cars with their kids coming out,” Pyun said.

“There’s something about walking down 101, getting transported into a different time, and sharing that with the community. I think it is unique, and it’s unique to Encinitas, too. It’s certainly a well and beloved

event of ours.”

Along with the multitude of cars on the 101, live music will be playing in three locations: F Street hosting Blame Betty, in front of the Encinitas 101 office hosting The Sea Monks, and in the Lumberyard Courtyard hosting The Encinitas School of Music. For those attending, the event starts at D Street, stretching to K Street along South Highway 101 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Golden Door donates $100K to help child victims

By City News Service

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San Marcos-based spa and wellness center has donated $100,000 to fund a new interview room at the San Diego City Attorney’s Office’s family justice center for children who are victims or witnesses of crimes, it was recently announced.

The room, slated to open this summer, will be located at Your Safe Place, a family justice center located in East Village that provides resources and services for victims of domestic violence, family violence, elder abuse, sexual assault or sex trafficking.

Golden Door's donation will fund what the San Diego City Attorney's Office says is a “state-of-the-

art'' facility and safe environment for young crime victims.

The new room will include:

— Child-sized furniture in a dollhouse-like environment.

— Toys, games, books, and coloring pages representing diverse backgrounds and cultures.

— Two-way computer monitors, allowing professionals who may investigate and prosecute cases against alleged perpetrators to observe in a non-threatening way.

“Your Safe Place has needed a children's space for a long time,” San Diego City Attorney Mara W. Elliott said. “Our most helpless, youngest victims are

now going to get the attention they deserve in a room that feels welcoming and safe. With this donation, Golden Door will touch a lot of lives and have a lasting impact on our community.”

In July, One Safe Place, a new family justice center for victims of child abuse, domestic violence and human trafficking, opened in San Marcos.

The facility, similar to Your Safe Place, provides a variety of services, such as case management, therapy, restraining orders, housing navigation, child welfare, job placement, clothing and food, transportation, workforce readiness, educational opportunities and more.

ENCINITAS CRUISE NIGHTS brings a variety of vintage cars to historic Coast Highway 101 each year from May to September. Courtesy photo

Encinitas photographer releases ’80s skate book

J. Grant Brittain compiles his iconic photos from the era

By Steve Puterski

ENCINITAS — Encinitas resident Grant Brittain has spent his life documenting and showcasing world-famous skateboarders. Now, the 67-year-old photographer has memorialized a portion of his decadeslong career in his first published book, “Push — ’80s Skateboarding Photography.”

The throwback collection features many of Brittain’s most iconic skateboarding photos — from skaters riding in backyard pools to sliding down concrete pipes — forever etching his name alongside

some of the greatest skaters in the world.

Brittain held his third book signing on April 23 at Barnes and Noble in Encinitas, sharing his career stories with fans.

The book’s cover depicts “The Push,” a photo

O’side grants YMCA 25-year lease extension

By Samantha Nelson OCEANSIDE

— The Joe and Mary Mottino Family YMCA has received a 25year extension on its property lease in Jim Wood Park at Rancho Del Oro.

The City Council approved the lease extension on May 3. Original plans for the YMCA first started 25 years ago in 1997 when the City Council at the time awarded $450,000 for the construction of YMCA recreational facilities at the park.

Today, the YMCA is considering expanding its current facilities within their leasehold area of the park, but those plans were not included in the lease extension agreement approved by the council. Real Estate Manager Vicki Gutierrez noted that process would require a completely separate lease amendment at the council’s discretion.

Over the last 25 years of operating in Jim Wood Park, the YMCA has provided “over 1 million unique experiences” for local members according to Executive Director Roberto Trada.

Trada told the City

Council that the YMCA has provided over 300 free swim lessons, distributed 1,250 fresh produce boxes, 1,600 scholarships and has served over 3,000 children through day camps and youth sports programs. He also noted how the YMCA provided childcare access to first responders and other essential workers throughout the Covid-19 pandemic.

The YMCA is launching a preschool and is close to opening classes to combat youth and adult social isolation and mental health issues.

“Looking to the future, we are excited to continue defining ourselves as a leader in wellbeing and positive youth development,” Trada said.

While supportive of the services the YMCA provides, some council and public members were concerned about its plans for expansion taking up more parkland. Mayor Esther Sanchez voted against the lease extension due to this potential issue.

“I am concerned that this is not a complete agreement,” Sanchez said.

of Tod Swank pushing his board along a sidewalk in a captivating black-andwhite image. Brittain’s picture made it on the cover of TransWorld and is widely considered one of the most recognizable skating images ever.

“Like every photographer, you want to put a book out of your work,” Brittain said. “A book kind of lasts forever. I wanted to show some of my best shots and give props to the skaters.”

Brittain was born and raised in Fallbrook but now lives in Encinitas, where he archives thousands of images from his career as a magazine photographer. While surfing and skating in the 1960s, he was a product of societal change.

But his life changed forever when his neighbor, pro skater Wally Inouye, landed him a job at the Del Mar Skate Ranch in 1978.

eral years, submitting his photos to Carlsbad-based Transworld Skateboarding magazine. Eventually, the popular skateboarding magazine hired Brittain as photo editor.

After spending 20 years providing classic skateboarding images within the glossy pages of the popular skateboarding magazine, Brittain left to start The Skateboard Mag, where he worked for 13 years.

“(The Skateboard Mag) was social media before social media,” Brittain said. “People would wait two months for it to come out.”

popularity, producing the first skateboarding magazine in 1964, Quarterly Skateboarder.

But safety “experts” reportedly deemed the sport to be unsafe and urged stores to stop selling them, causing a crash in the sport’s popularity.

Regardless, Brittain continued to shoot the sport, documenting rising stars like Mike McGill, who invented the McTwist, a 540-degree inverted mute grab, and Tony Hawk, landing the first-ever 900 at the 1999 X Games and helping catapulting the sport to new heights.

Borrowing a friend’s camera, Brittain discovered his love for photography and started shooting skaters with a Kodachrome at the Skate Ranch for sev-

During the bookstore signing, Brittain also touched on the origins of skating in 1947 in La Jolla. As counterculture took hold in the 60s, Brittain said skating exploded in

In recent years, Brittain has experienced an increased interest in his photographs from the ’80s and ’90s, which many younger enthusiasts consider vintage works. Catalina

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ENCINITAS RESIDENT and legendary skate photographer J. Grant Brittain’s new book, “Push: J. Grant Brittain - ’80s Skateboarding Photography,” features photos of skateboarders, from left, Chris Miller, Tony Hawk, Mike McGill and many more. Photos by J. Grant Brittain

J. GRANT BRITTAIN signs copies of his book “Push” on April 23 at Barnes & Noble in Encinitas. Photo by Steve Puterski

Teachers sue over trans policy

By City News Service

ESCONDIDO — Two teachers from Rincon Middle School in Escondido filed a lawsuit April 27 challenging school district policies regarding what information can be shared with parents of transgender and gender-nonconforming students.

The lawsuit filed in San Diego federal court alleges the Escondido Union School District's policies prohibiting teachers from discussing students’ gender identities with their parents are unconstitutional.

The complaint states teachers are required to use “any pronouns or a gender-specific name requested by the student during school, while reverting to biological pronouns and legal names when speaking with parents in order to actively hide information about their child's gender identity from them.”

The lawsuit filed on behalf of Elizabeth Mirabelli and Lori Ann West names various officials from the Escondido Union School District and California State

Board of Education as defendants.

Representatives with the Escondido Union School District’s Superintendent’s Office declined to comment on the lawsuit, which seeks a court order finding that the district's policies violate the First Amendment.

The complaint alleges district representatives told the teachers that the policies’ tenets might be required by state and federal law and referenced a page on the California Department of Education website referencing Assembly Bill 1266, the School Success and Opportunity Act, which was signed into law in 2013.

The website states, “The right of transgender students to keep their transgender status private is grounded in California’s antidiscrimination laws as well as federal and state laws. Disclosing that a student is transgender without the student’s permission may violate California’s antidiscrimination law by increasing the student’s vulnerability to harassment and may violate the student’s

right to privacy.”

The teachers’ attorneys are also seeking a declaration finding the conclusions on the DOE’s webpage are unconstitutional and that the district is not required to enforce or implement its “Parental Exclusion Policies.”

Earlier this year, a new bill sought to force California school districts to notify parents should a school employee learn a student was identifying as a gender that doesn’t align with their birth certificate or other official records.

LGBTQ activists railed against the bill, AB 1314, stating it could endanger LGBTQ+ youths.

The Assembly Education Committee’s chair, Al Muratsuchi, announced last month that no hearing date would be set for the bill, stating, “This bill would require educators to ‘out’ a student to their parents, even when the student does not feel comfortable coming out, potentially forcing them into an unwelcoming or abusive home.”

By Juan Troncoso REGION

— Goldspotted Oak Borer, or Agrilus auroguttatus, is a flat-headed beetle native to southeastern Arizona, first discovered in San Diego County in 2004 and linked to increased oak mortality rates in 2008.

Since 2004, the Goldspotted Oak Borer has spread to four other southern California counties: Riverside (2012), Orange (2014), Los Angeles (2015) and San Bernardino (2019). It is likely that the innocent movement of infested firewood from Arizona to San Diego resulted in the initial introduction of Goldspotted Oak borers to San Diego County and this practice has been the main dispersal method throughout southern California.

Mayes, (Principal, Peregrine Environmental Analytics; Ecosystems scientist at Spatial Informatics Group-Natural Assets Laboratory; Adjunct Asst. Professor, Utah State University Dept. of Watershed Sciences) and Andrea R. Scholer, PhD (U.S. Forest Service) to address GSOB monitoring at the Keithley Preserve in Elfin Forest.

The project, funded by the USFS Strategic Technology Development Program (STDP), aimed to test the use of drone and infrared camera technology in the management of Goldspotted Oak Borer-infested woodlands by testing the identification capabilities of infestation gradients (low, medium, and high).

What’s next?

The Conservancy’s Land Managers are currently working on surveying the Keithley Preserve to begin management actions.

Additionally, we are looking to extend surveys beyond the known Goldspotted Oak Borer areas to get ahead of the infestation. The Conservancy will continue outreach and collaboration with neighboring land managers and landowners to spread awareness about oak health and share lessons learned from surveys. What you can do

other income categories,”the authors wrote. “Lemon Grove also benefited as a developer came in and developed one of the last large vacant tracts of land within the city during the Fifth RHNA cycle.”

Of those who met at least one housing goal, Carlsbad, Chula Vista, Coronado, Encinitas, Imperial Beach, La Mesa, San Diego, San Marcos and Vista all only met the “above moderate income'' guideline, failing to meet the needs of any residents making less than the area AMI.

Del Mar met both moderate income and above moderate and Poway met low income guidelines.

The authors cited two examples of cities taking proactive steps. El Cajon was praised for using spe-

cific plans — building up around the El Cajon Transit Center — and Chula Vista for the Palomar Gateway Plan.

Both of these were built up around mobility hubs. By SANDAG's definition, a mobility hub is a community with high concentration of people, destinations and travel choices.

San Diego County is now in the sixth RHNA Cycle — from June 30, 2020 to April 15, 2029 — with an even loftier goal for cities to meet. A total of 171,685 units must be built to meet the rising need during that window, around 10,000 more than were intended for the fifth cycle.

While this is no easy task, the grand jury report did outline other recommendations which could make it possible, including:

• Providing support to re-introducing in the state

Legislature SB 1105, or similar legislation, to create a San Diego County agency that could raise revenue for housing.

• Providing support to SB4, which is currently before the state Legislature. That bill is intended to make it easier to provide affordable housing on land owned by religious institutions.

Other city-specific recommendations include the Solana Beach city manager working with the North County Transit District to develop affordable housing at the Coaster station, a recommendation for North County cities to also work with NCTD on developing housing near transit stops and for the county, El Cajon, La Mesa, Lemon Grove, National City and Chula Vista to take on similar work with the Metropolitan Transit System.

Thousands of our iconic oak trees have been killed since, including century-old trees in Elfin Forest. While treatments are available for limited numbers of trees, the cost to treat entire groves is prohibitive for the Conservancy.

So far, the Goldspotted Oak Borer has been found to attack three known red oak species native to southern California: Coast Live Oak (Quercus agrifolia), California Black Oak (Quercus kelloggii), and Canyon Live Oak (Quercus chryslepsis).

In the Escondido Creek watershed, where the Escondido Creek Conservancy manages land, oak woodlands are dominated by Q. agrifolia and are being destroyed by this beetle.

The presence of Goldspotted Oak borers in our woodlands, combined with prolonged droughts, is replacing vibrant dark green canopies with dead and leafless branches.

In 2021, the Conservancy joined a research project led by Dr. Marc

Over the last four years, the Conservancy has been working on surveying woodlands to find the extent of the Goldspotted Oak Borer infestations.

With the help of community members, including students from local colleges, young professionals and retirees, the Conservancy was able to do multiple annual surveys and learn more about the health of our local woodlands.

Drone and on-theground surveys show that the overall health of the oak woodlands has been decreasing with time.

With the situation being so dire, the Conservancy is being proactive to save as many oaks as possible and to take action to make sure a new generation of oaks is nurtured to replace those we might lose.

In that regard, the Conservancy is also using findings from the drone flights to write a management plan for all oak woodlands at risk within the Conservancy’s management responsibility areas.

• Don’t buy or burn firewood unless you know it’s local. Buying it where you burn it is how you can help save oaks. Spread the word! Everyone loves oak trees; we need to work together to save them. https://www.nps.gov/ mora/planyourvisit/buyit-where-you-burn-it.htm.

• If you have oak trees on your property you’d like to protect, we recommend you contact a certified arborist and seek a consultation. A certified arborist can best advise you of your options.

• Help the Conservancy save oak trees by donating to: https://escondidocreek.org/donate/ and participating at a restoration event. https:// escondidocreek.org/ eventbrite-event/shrubclub-volunteer-event/

For more information about the Conservancy please contact information@escondidocreek.org.

For more information and resources on Goldspotted Oak Borer visit the University of California-Agriculture and Natural Resources website (https://ucanr. edu/sites/gsobinfo/).

RHNA CONTINUED FROM 6

LEMON GROVE was the only city in San Diego County to meet all four state-mandated housing standards — very low, low, moderate, and above moderate — in the last housing cycle, in part from the Citronica development, pictured above, in the planning process before the fifth cycle. Courtesy photo/Rick Donahoo

Juan Troncoso is the Preserve Manager for the Escondido Creek Conservancy.

IT IS LIKELY the innocent movement of infested firewood from Arizona to San Diego resulted in the initial introduction of the Goldspotted Oak Borer to the county. Courtesy photo

Beetles are killing San Diego’s oak trees, so what can be done?

Announcing East Cove Cottages Inclusionary Housing Program

We are pleased to announce that one affordable home at 1152 East Cove Place, Encinitas, will be available for purchase by qualified very low income households. Please visit ECCAffordable.com to review eligibility requirements and to

San Diego officials prepare for influx of asylum seekers

By City

News

Service REGION — With the pandemic-era federal Title 42 policy to block immigrants at the southern border expiring May 11, officials around the county are preparing for an influx of asylum seekers.

County Board of Supervisors Chairwoman Nora Vargas has scheduled a news conference later Wednesday to discuss the county's efforts to prepare for the policy's end and “an update on the county's outreach efforts and partnerships to ensure migrants and asylum seekers can reach their destination safely.''

Originally part of the 1944 Public Health Service Act, Title 42 allows two federal agencies -- Border Patrol and U.S. Customs and Border Protection -- to prohibit the entry of people who may pose a health risk.

As COVID-19 cases rose in March 2020, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a public health order allowing for rapid expulsion of unauthorized border crossers and asylum seekers. The U.S. Supreme Court under President Donald Trump continued to keep the restrictions in place. Since it went into place, Customs and Border Protection has turned

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away more than 3 million asylum seekers. In April 2022, the CDC announced it would terminate the public health order in spring 2023.

President Joe Biden sent an additional 1,500 troops to the border last week in preparation for the end of Title 42. Around 16,000 migrants are waiting in Tijuana for the border restrictions to be lifted, KPBS reported.

Other local leaders are concerned about the impact of the thousands of refugees and asylum seekers likely to cross the border into the United States in the coming days and weeks. El Cajon Mayor Bill Wells sent a letter on Wednesday to the White House asking for federal assistance and intervention to help handle the influx.

“I am told that about 1,000 people per day may enter San Diego County, with about 25% of them being dropped off at a light rail station in El Cajon,'' Wells wrote. “After speaking with Customs and Border Protection staff, my staff said that our small city would have between 300 and 500 asylum seekers left in El Cajon to fend for themselves.

“I expect to see these people with no credit cards or bank accounts and lim-

ited cash, which puts them in a precarious position regarding securing safe temporary housing,'' Wells wrote. “I expect these people may need psychological and/or medical intervention and will likely be exhausted, hungry, and disoriented.''

Wells said he was sympathetic to those asylum seekers, but with the city dealing with its own homelessness crisis, those coming in would be left without resources.

“I am concerned that without Federal intervention, our current crisis, which takes our resources to an extreme level, will precipitate a full crisis,'' he wrote. “El Cajon is not equipped to be a refugee center.''

In February, the county Board of Supervisors called on the chief administrative officer Helen Robbins-Meyer to develop a plan and identify possible actions to “ensure asylum seekers entering the U.S. will not add to the region's current homeless crisis.''

“Now, more than ever, we should lead the way in building a just and humane immigration system that rises to meet the challenges of the current situation around the world,'' Chairwoman Vargas said in a statement after the February vote.

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Where strawberries are ready to be picked

The Mellano Farm Stand has been an institution in Oceanside since 1920, as one of the foremost growers of wholesale flowers in North County. It is just one of the many large-scale farms that dot River Road, a long and winding road just off Highway 76 in Oceanside.

The farm is less than 10 miles from downtown Oceanside or Vista and is a perfect day trip for Mother’s Day or during their regular hours, 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., Thursday through Sunday.

Last week when I visited the farm stand, the staff was friendly knowledgeable, and Delila gave me a personal tour and tractor ride through the fields of strawberries and ranunculus. Large fields of vegetables could be seen in the distance as well as newly constructed greenhouses that will house cold weather strawberries.

Right now, the fields are full of large strawberries and visitors are welcome to pick with pails ranging from $10 to $15 per pail, or a $5 entry fee with your own bucket. Tractor rides are $6 per person.

I felt as if I was in Upstate New York, where I had the pleasure of owning a small farmhouse and greenhouse over 10 years ago. Although I would not consider myself a farmer, my neighbors who raised cattle, dairy cows and goats taught me a great deal about the life of second- and third-generation farmers.

I also helped to build school gardens as part of the Cornell Cooperative Extension Master Gardener Program, so I am always delighted to visit local farms that offer hands-on experiences for children.

I was delighted to hear from Farm Stand manager Michelle (Mellano) Castellano that the farm is offering a farm camp in June and July for children at their Oceanside location. Call (760) 517-8383 or visit

Sunday,

mellanofarmstand.com for further details.

And any day that families visit the farm, children can take a tractor ride around the property as well as pick strawberries! Be sure to GPS for direction to 5714 North River Road in Oceanside.

WILLIAMSON STRAWBERRY FARM

This tiny farm stand just off the Jefferson Street exit on Highway 78 in Oceanside specializes in three kinds of berries and takes reservations for special orders.

According to Jack Williamson, one of the farm owner’s grandchildren: “We give our customers a choice of small, medium and extra-large berries with prices ranging from $7 to $8 a basket, and three packs starting at $18. The extra-large berries with stems are perfect for dipping in chocolate or for that special party desert. Our berries are picked

each morning, so we can guarantee freshness.”

Call (760) 439-1476 or stop by 2240 Ivy Road in Oceanside for details and reservations. This farm offers freshly picked berries but is not a U-Pick site.

CARLSBAD STRAWBERRY COMPANY

This U-PICK FARM has been a Carlsbad attraction for both locals

and tourists for decades. The 25-acre farm has been cultivated by the Ukegawa family for four generations and not only sells strawberries but donates much of the produce grown on the land to the San Diego Food Bank.

The Carlsbad site is located at 1050 Cannon Road and is open every day from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. It is best to visit the website,

www.carlsbadstrawberrycompany.com for a full list of prices.

The entry fee for general admission is $5 per adult, which includes parking, sunflower maze and use of shaded rest area. U-pick prices are $5 per person and $12 per bucket.

This year the farm is featuring an animal exhibit with Shetland sheep, Nubian goats and lots of rab -

bits. Children may visit the exhibit with a parent for an additional fee (not included in admission). Tractor rides are also available as well as trips to the sunflower fields.

Jano Nightingale is a Master Gardener and Horticulturist and teaches gardening in North County. Contact her at janosgarden@gmail.com.

FRUITS

LABOR: Dalilah Thorne examines a strawberry during a visit to Mellano Farm Stand on River Road in Oceanside. Strawberry season is in full swing at Mellano Farm Stand and several other farms in North County, including Carlsbad Strawberry Company and Williamson Strawberry Farm in Oceanside. Photos by Tania Thorne (left above) and Delila Wiedenhoffer (top and bottom at right)

Was your child misdiagnosed with ADHD?

In general, children with ADHD exhibit inattention, distractibility, and hyperactivity in ANY environment.

Children with APD, on the other hand, usually don’t have difficulty focusing and paying attention in a quiet space.

Also, children with APD are exquisitely sensitive to sound (many times).

The RED FLAGS WITH APD are: genetic predisposition (learning issues run in the family), or chronic middle ear infections.

Did you know 3 - 5 students in every classroom have APD?

The thing is that OUTWARDLY ADHD AND

APD LOOK REMARK-

ABLY SIMILAR:

APD

• Seems to “tune out” due to not understanding what’s being said

• Seems forgetful (due to not understanding initial message)

• Struggles to follow conversations and respond to spoken questions due to inability to process auditory stimuli

ADHD

• Seems “tuned out” due to inattention

• Seems forgetful due to disorganization

• Struggles to focus during

conversations and respond to spoken questions due to inattention

When a child is “zoning out” the first thing that comes to mind is that they are ADHD.

Unless APD is also considered in a differential diagnosis (which includes the Audiologist) it could be a MISDIAGNOSIS.

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Our Top 3 Benefits of Summer Music Camps

Summer is just starting, and for most of us, we may look back on our endless, carefree summer days of childhood with fondness and joy.

However, now that you are a parent, you may have mixed feelings about this season. How will we manage childcare?

The best answers to these questions can be summed up in three words: SUMMER MUSIC CAMPS!

Not only is summer camp fun, but did you know that there are a wide range of benefits of summer music camps for children?

Here are our Top 3 Benefits:

1. Personal Growth, Learning, and Development

Music camps are a great way to keep your child learning music and retaining what they learned throughout the year.

2. Positive Role Models

Camps give an opportunity to interact with positive adult role models who are musicians. Forming these role model relationships can help kids develop the confidence, self-esteem, and skills they need

to succeed in school and life.

3. Socializing and Friendship Building

A summer camp program provides a safe environment for children to develop social skills, decision-making skills, and even experience the many different ways to learn music!

Music Camps offers an exciting, inspiring week within a safe, welcoming environment that will help them grow as musicians and individuals.

Pivot Charter is commited to success for every student

Pivot Charter School

San Diego is currently enrolling grades K-12 for the 2023-2024 school year.

Pivot Charter School

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

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

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

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

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

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

ot’s caring and credentialed teachers, and ask any questions about the enrollment process for the 2023-2024 school year.

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

About Pivot San Diego

Pivot San Diego is a Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) accredited charter public school serving students K-12 in San Diego, Orange, Riverside, and Imperial counties. At Pivot, we work hard every day so that our students struggle less and learn more. Pivot’s custom curriculum and collaborative resources define success, develop confidence, and change lives. Like students who find new opportunities here, we are focused yet flexible–with caring teachers who address students’ individual needs and cultivate academic independence in a safe environment.

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Carruth ushers in spring with barrel tasting event

taste of wine

Carruth Cellars' 13th annual Celebration of Barrel Tasting is a highlight of spring. Led by owner and operator Adam Carruth and enologist Ryan Hart — whose family boasts a long tradition of winemaking — the award-winning wine produced by Carruth Cellars has gained a reputation for excellence.

Carruth servers are knowledgeable and eager to share tasting notes and pairing advice, adding to the experience.

As an urban winery, Carruth sources fruit from across the West Coast, offering a unique opportunity to support locally with its workforce and charity efforts, including its “Pay it Forward” program, with the benefit of obtaining fruit from diverse regions.

Additionally, Adam has expanded his Oceanside Tasting Room and production facility to create a bustling culinary hub with Tipping Pint Brewery, Pizza Stoaked, and Javelina BBQ as a shared multitenant space.

The recent barrel-tasting event showcased 12 different wines across five stations. The winery's investment in an oak barrel program has enhanced the flavor, depth, and structure of their wines, guided by Adam Hart. Station 1 featured a Russian River Chardonnay and two pinot noirs — one from the Russian River and one from

Sonoma Coast.

For me, the Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir stood out, offering notes of fruit and earth on the palate and a vanilla finish thanks in part to its 25% new French oak.

There was a European vibe at Station 2 with grenache, zinfandel, and tempranillo being poured. The 2022 grenache and tempranillo fruit was sourced from Lake County, a high-altitude region with heights up to 2500 feet and volcanic soil creating high acidity and brightness that both shared.

The 2021 Zinfandel was obtained from Dry Creek and aged in 25% American oak imparting notes of coconut and chocolate on the finish making the Zin my Station 2 favorite.

The Station 3 tasting featured the 2021 Alexander Valley Petit Verdot and Knights Valley Mal-

bec. With its warm climate, Knights Valley produced a ripe and structured Malbec with fruity notes and 25% new French oak.

The Bordeaux showdown at Station 3 included the 2021 Knights Valley Cabernet Sauvignon and North Coast BDX, with the former edging out the latter in black fruit notes and

a slight tartness.

“The BDX will receive an additional 20% bump of new French oak through late summer," Hart said.

Perhaps, if I tried again in September, the BDX would triumph.

Eric Geisee, Carruth production assistant, poured the 2021 Alexander Valley (AV) Syrah and

program. The expanded kitchen at Liberty Station, along with the outdoor patio, were key reasons Adam purchased this location.

We were able to visit the Liberty Station location a few weeks after the barrel event. Dredla and Carlotta Addante, Events Manager, took us through their cheese program led by the kitchen manager, Gissell Calixto.

Calixto scours the globe to source cheeses. This past month, the Humboldt Fog and Midnight Moon cheeses came from Humboldt County, CA and the Drunken Goat cheese from Madrid, Spain.

The new Little Italy, Solano Beach, and Carlsbad tasting rooms also benefit from the cheese program. Calixto and her staff create prepacked charcuterie that guests can purchase at these locations.

There is an accompanying cheese club that complements the wine club. Dredla and Addante create pairings so that Carruth club members can enjoy the perfect pairings. Last month, 2021 Sonoma County Claret, a 50% merlot, 45% cab sauv, 5% petit verdot blend was simpatico with the Humboldt Fog, Drunken Goat, and Midnight Moon cheeses that we tried with our charcuterie board.

The creamed honey tied the cheese and wine together. For those interested in tasting their cheese, the Liberty Station location offers cheese samples on the first Saturday of each month.

Lots of great things are going on at Carruth Cellars locations. Congrats Adam, Ryan, and Team! Learn more about their wine and cheese at carruthcellars. com.

— Story by Rico Cassoni

Rockpile Petite Sirah at Station 5. The AV Syrah was sourced from the same vineyard as the award-winning 2018 AV Syrah and was aged in 20% new French and 10% American oak, resulting in medium tannins with notes of red and black fruit and a subtle spice finish.

Meanwhile, the petite sirah had a full body with a blueberry palate and coconut and cocoa finish, thanks to 25% American oak, like the zinfandel.

Admission also included a freshly made wood-fired pizza by Scuderie Italia's Master Pizzailo Johncarlo Ferraiuolo. The pizza made with fresh dough, mozzarella cheese, and toppings was a perfect complement to the barrel samples. Johncarlo was assisted by Eszter Szatmary, owner of Café California Poppy.

Speaking with Liberty Station Tasting Room lead Jen Dredla at the barrel event, we learned about Carruth’s new cheese

Wine Bytes

Wine enthusiasts are invited to the 11th annual San Diego County Fair "Toast of the Coast" on Sat. June 17 in the flower and garden show area. Attendees can enjoy unlimited wine tastings from over 100 wines worldwide and taste award-winning wines from local wineries Carruth and Solterra.

General admission tickets include free entry to the Fair, while VIP tickets offer early access with winemakers and specialty food pairings. Visit ticketmaster.com for details.

Rico Cassoni is the executive producer for Taste of Wine and Food and founder/advisor

Frank Mangio is a renowned wine connoisseur certified by Wine Spectator. They are the leading wine reviewers on the web. View their columns at tasteofwineandfood.com. Reach them at info@tasteofwineandfood.

BARREL TASTING: Carruth Cellars event manager Carlotta Addante, from left, enologist Ryan Hart and regional tasting room manager Brandon Martin at the winery’s 13th Celebration of Barrel Tasting event in March. Photo by Rico Cassoni

GUESTS ENJOYED 12 wines across five stations at Carruth Cellars’ 13th annual Celebration of Barrel Tasting. Photo by Rico Cassoni

frank mangio & rico cassoni

Hunt for top brewery patio begins

The North County Brewery Patio-Off Bracket (NCBPOB) challenge is underway! I’ve been out and about on various patios around town, and I can say two things for sure.

First, there are some strong patios out there. I’ve already been to places that induce buzzy good vibes and the desire to kick back, relax, and down a pint — or two.

Secondly, breweries aren’t open as much as they used to be. I wasn’t expecting a 24/7 free for all, but I was surprised at how many tasting rooms don’t open until late in the afternoon. So, it can be a bit of a challenge to visit a new brewery on a Monday afternoon.

I realize that wouldn’t bother most readers, but I’ve committed to visiting 24 different brewery patios in a relatively short amount of time! This is my job!

Reflecting on that last sentence… I’ll stop whining about it. So far, the breweries I’ve visited have proven to be worthy challengers for the NCBPOB crown. Check back next week for the first breakdown of head-to-head competition. Also, learn more about the rules and guidelines for the challenge in last week’s column (online at thecoastnews.com/category/columns/cheers-northcounty).

Until then, a local beverage roundup:

• The enigmatic brewery Horus Aged Ales is holding its next beer lottery for Crowned Eagle to Sky God and sign-ups begin May 10. Details will be shared that morning. Follow @ horusagedales on Instagram for more information.

• You might remember an interview we did with ac-

claimed surf filmmaker and the entrepreneur behind Solento Tequila Taylor Steele for the Cheers! North County podcast in October 2020. If not, check it out on your favorite podcast platform. If so, you’ll be pumped to hear they’ve launched gift packs featuring all three of their tequilas — Blanco, Reposado, and Añejo.

You can also hear the story directly from Tony Hawk on how he joined Solento in this interview he did with Benji Weatherley. Shout-out to Pannikin for providing the backdrop to the deal getting down.

• N/A beer juggernaut Athletic Brewing Company is going sky high, literally. Beginning this month, JetBlue is offering Athletic’s N/A beers to travelers inflight. According to JetBlue (as reported by Alexander Soule), they are the first airline to offer N/A beers.

• Every spring, I release my Top 10 Beer Happy Places. These are the places where beer tastes better by these locations’ inherent loveliness. The revised list for 2023 has a few surprises.

Top 10 BHPs

1. On the porch (at home). The porch is the king of comfort, sun, and acces-

sibility. No one cares what you wear, the beer is always affordable, and the music is always good.

2. In the bathtub (but not a jacuzzi). Up five spots, drinking a beer in the bathtub is a true luxury. The water is warm, and the beer is cold. There are often candles, and all the same benefits as drinking on the porch apply.

3. At the brewery. The beer is fresh, your questions will be answered, and often there are games, and as we’re proving with the NCBPOB challenge, the patios are topnotch.

4. At a BBQ or FishFry. (New!) From out of nowhere! The classic friends-gathering wasn’t on last year’s list due to the coronavirus pandemic. Instead, 2023’s biggest mover leaped up the list. Regaining our communities has been challenging, but a beer with friends always tastes better.

5. On a boat. Preferably, you’ll be on a kayak, canoe, or pontoon for max relaxation and focus. “Boat beer” is a term for a reason. The (sometimes) salty spray combined with a refreshing can of beer in the hot sun is a good reminder of why we’re alive.

6. Around the campfire. Campfire beers dropped

several spots this year partly because rain has gotten in the way of our campouts. Recency bias is real.

7. Overlooking the ocean, lake or river. An epic view and an epic beer make for a really good time.

8. On top of a mountain (or at least a hill). See No. 6.

9. In the garage, workshop or at your desk. Wherever work is being done, the beer will taste better because you’ve earned it.

10. At the ball game. (New!) You might join a pregame tailgate, celebrate a big hit or goal, or give a cheers for a job well done. There are infinite reasons to enjoy a pint at the ball game.

Falling off the list for 2023 are at game night and at the park, but don’t fret. Both can be combined with other Beer Happy Places. Don’t forget to buy Mom a beer this weekend! Cheers!

Follow the @cheersnorthcounty Instagram for story updates live from the patios of the NCBPOB challengers. Did I miss a patio? Send a message to @CheersNorthCounty on Facebook or Instagram, or e-mail me at ryan@coastnewsgroup.com.

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Origen Coffee Roasters

Where: Origen Coffee Roasters, 2131 Palomar Airport Rd, Carlsbad, CA 92011

Open: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Monday thru Friday

What: Pourover Honduras

— Honey processed from Café Organico Marcala, S.A.

Tasting notes: Meyer

lemon, caramel, chocolate fudge, and wild honey

Find them at: origencoffeeroasters.com or @origencoffeeroasters on Instagram

By Ryan Woldt

There are office buildings around me, but my senses are overwhelmed by the green space.

As I cross a short bridge, the colored carp rise to the surface.

This unexpected oasis for the mind is where you’ll

find Origen Coffee Roasters. It is a simple coffee cart. Cold drinks are available in a cooler facing out. The counter houses a small pastry case, a display of roasted coffee beans, a register, and a set of laminated menus.

The barista informed me that my coffee was honey processed at the farm. It is a more complex and time-consuming style of processing that involves partially stripping the cherry fruit from the coffee seed (bean), then leaving it out on a drying bed platform to dry.

If you care about coffee, service and atmosphere, please carve out fifteen minutes or an hour, and go on an expedition. Go to Origen. I strongly recommend you order your coffee to stay. It will be good for your soul.

GUNTHER GUNS

DOGLEG BREWING in Vista is one of many local brewpubs with an outdoor drinking area that are part of the author’s challenge to find the best brewery patio in North County. File photo

Ye olde medieval bash

Renaissance Faire completes magical spring season at Escondido’s Felicita Park

By Samantha Nelson ESCONDIDO

— Thousands flocked to Felicita Park over the last few weekends to see knights, pirates, queens, fairies and more magical wonders at the biannual Escondido Renaissance Faire.

The fair wrapped up another successful spring season as attendance continues to grow each year following the COVID-19 pandemic

shutdowns a few years ago.

Produced by Olde Tyme Productions Inc., the Escondido Renaissance Faire has been taking visitors back to medieval times for more than 20 years.

The fair returns to Escondido twice each year for two weekends in the spring and two more weekends in the fall. This recently completed fair was at Felicita Park the last weekend of

April and first weekend of May.

The multiple guilds of volunteer entertainers that make up the festival helped transport guests back to the 16th century Elizabethan Era and beyond. Described as a Renaissance Faire with a pirate flair, guilds of swashbucklers and buccaneers also joined the fun, offering clever pirate names to anyone who wanted to join.

Guests could participate in treasure hunts and archery lessons, enjoy turkey legs and mead, shop for handcrafted weapons, clothing and other trinkets, and watch as knights clashed in jousting tournaments.

“It’s a really nice event,” promoter Richard Pavia said. “It’s worth it to see the kids’ smiles when they see a knight in shining armor or a queen for the first time —

you can’t beat it.”

According to Pavia, the fair brings in $60,000 annually for the San Diego County Parks and Recreation division and hundreds of thousands of dollars to the city of Escondido in terms of visitor spending at local restaurants and shops. Organizers also donate thousands of dollars to the Escondido Chamber of Commerce each year as

well. The fair will return this fall for another two weekends of magical, medieval festivities.

In addition to the Escondido Renaissance Faire, Old Tyme Productions runs the High Desert Pirate Faire with a Renaissance flair in Hesperia. The company purchased that fair last year and has big plans for it going forward.

FOR MORE than 20 years, Olde Tyme Productions has operated the Escondido Renaissance Faire twice a year to give visitors a taste of medieval times including a jousting tournament and battle reenactments. TOP RIGHT: Kennedy “Lady” Clay guided visitors to Christine’s Natural Treasures tents and other magical areas of the Escondido Renaissance Faire.

Photos by Edward Saidro (left) and Samantha Nelson (right)

THE HIGHLIGHTS of the Escondido Renaissance Faire faire include a parade, full-contact jousting tournament, battle reenactments, archery tournament, jugglers, dancers, storytellers, and live music on two stages. Photo by Edward Saidro

SWASHBUCKLING PIRATES entertained visitors at this year’s Escondido Renaissance Faire alongside hundreds of costumed characters, including royals, fairies and knights. The twice-a-year event returns to Escondido this fall. Photo by Samantha Nelson

EVENTS CALENDAR

May 12

LECTURE SERIES

Give your life a little zest and join us for interesting topics and people. Free, 1 to 3:30 p.m. May 12 at MiraCosta College, 1 Barnard Dr, Oceanside.

‘CALIFORNIA SENTIMENT’

The artwork chosen for this exhibition is centered on four California based artists exhibiting their own unique take on the emotional quality and temperament of the region. 6 to 8 p.m. May 12 at Perspectives Space, 555 2nd St, Encinitas.

JIMBO'S GARDEN: SUN CAKES

Enjoy a special garden workshop in the Trudy Bronner Discovery Garden with Jimbo’s Naturally Escondido. 11 to 11:30 a.m. May 12 at San Diego Children's Discovery Museum, 320 N. Broadway, Escondido.

May 13

AUTHOR STORYTIME

Joan Colvin, creator of “Character Bear” hosts a storytime. 11 a.m. at Barnes & Noble, 1040 N El Camino Real, Encinitas.

VILLAGE CLEAN-UP

Join the Carlsbad Village Association as it continues its bi-monthly cleanup efforts. 9 to 11 a.m. May 13 at Carlsbad Village, 2825 State St, Carlsbad.

CATALYTIC CONVERTERS

The Oceanside Police Department is hosting a free catalytic converter etching and theft prevention event. This event is part of a strategy to address catalytic converter thefts occurring nationwide. 7 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. May 13 at Crash Champions, 510 Jones Rd, Oceanside.

MOTHER-DAUGHTER SKATE

Skate Rising is hosting free learn-to-skate lessons on May 13 from 9 to 11 a.m. at Encinitas Community Park, 425 Santa Fe Dr., Encinitas Blvd, Encinitas.

MOTHER'S DAY TOUR

Old Escondido Historic District Mother’s Day Home Tour 2023. $30, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 13 at Escondido Historic District, 329 E 7th Ave, Escondido.

ART, GARDEN & STUDIO TOUR

The San Dieguito Art Guild hosts its 26th annual Mother’s Day Weekend Art, Garden & Studio Tour. The San Dieguito Art Guild, a non-profit group, hosts their 26th annual Mother’s Day Weekend Art, Garden & Studio Tour. This is a self-guided, driving tour on Mother’s Day weekend. Tickets are good for both days and homes may be re-visited. $35, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 13 and May 14 in Encinitas.

FIESTA AT THE RANCHO

Enjoy the warm spirit of

hospitality that Leo Carrillo made famous at his ranch!. $125-$175, 5:30 to 9:30

p.m. May 13 at Leo Carrillo Ranch Historic Park, 6200 Flying LC, Carlsbad.

INSPIRE-A-YOUTH EXHIBIT

Inspire youth with art, and you develop a creative mind for the future. 3 to 5 p.m. May 13 at North Coastal Art Gallery, 300 Carlsbad Village Dr, Carlsbad.

ROTATING ART EXHIBIT

Stop in Monthly, as the entire gallery changes out with new art for the enjoyment of the public. Something for everyone. 3 to 5 p.m. May 13 at North Coastal Art Gallery - COAL, 300 Carlsbad Village Dr, Carlsbad.

MUSEUM PATRON PARTY

OMA’s Patron, President’s Circle, Founder's Circle, Millennium Club and Director's Circle members are invited to enjoy a BBQ with refreshments. RSVP required. 6 to 8:30 p.m. May 13 at Oceanside Museum of Art, 704 Pier View Way, Oceanside.

‘GOOD PEOPLE’

Middle-aged Margie Walsh is a nice woman from a poor neighborhood. Some of her friends might even say she’s TOO nice. $20$45, 8 p.m. at Oceanside Theatre Company, 217 N. Coast Hwy, Oceanside.

THE TARNISHED NOBLES Improv at the Brooks

hosts The Tarnished Nobles, a team made up of seasoned improvisers from Irreverent Improv and American Improv Theatre. $10-$15, 7:30 p.m. at OTC Studio 219, 219 N. Coast Hwy, Oceanside.

HOT RODS & COOL TREATS

The City of Carlsbad is bringing back the past at the Hot Rods & Cool Treats carnival and classic car show. 12 to 5 p.m. May 13 at Pine Avenue Community Park, 3333 Harding St, Carlsbad.

DRIED FLOWER WREATHS

Create a dried flower wreath with flower preservationist and artist Lora Calcara. All materials provided including dried flowers in a variety of colors and shades. $77, 2 to 4

BRIGHTFEATHER DUO Irene Kim, piano, and Benjamin Hoffman, violin, perform at 7:30 p.m. on May 19 at the Encinitas Public Library. Tickets are $20. Courtesy photo

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LEGALS CITY OF ENCINITAS DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT

LEGAL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BY THE CITY COUNCIL PLACE OF MEETING: Council Chambers, Civic Center 505 South Vulcan Avenue Encinitas, CA 92024

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

It is hereby given that a Public Hearing will be held on Wednesday, the 24th day of May 2023, at 6 p.m., or as soon as possible thereafter, by the Encinitas City Council to discuss the following hearing item of the City of Encinitas:

PROJECT NAME: 1019 Summer Holly Ln Vacation; CASE NUMBER: SUB-005492-2022; FILING DATE: June 27, 2022; APPLICANT: Adam and Amy Colling; LOCATION: 1019

Summer Holly Ln, Encinitas Ca 92024 (APN: 264-281-03); PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Public hearing to consider a summary right-of way vacation to portions of California and 13th Streets adjacent to 1019 Summer Holly Lane. ZONING/OVERLAY: The project site zoning is Rural Residential 2 and within the Special Study and Scenic/Visual Corridor Overlay Zones; ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS: The project is categorically exempt pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15301 (c), which exempts the minor alteration of existing streets, including public highways, sidewalks, gutters, bicycle trails, and related facilities, where such alteration represents negligible or no expansion of use beyond that previously existing.

STAFF CONTACT: Michael Strizic, Principal Engineer, 760-633-2818, mstrizic@encinitasca.gov

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

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

05/12/2023 CN 27631

CITY OF CARLSBAD

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to you, because your interest may be a ected, that the City Council of the City of Carlsbad will hold a public hearing at the Council Chamber, 1200 Carlsbad Village Drive, Carlsbad, California, at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, May 23, 2023, to consider approving an ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance and a resolution amending the Local Coastal Program, and more particularly described as:

1. An ordinance approving an amendment to Title 21, Zoning Ordinance, of the Carlsbad Municipal Code (ZCA 2023-0001)

2. A resolution approving an amendment to the Local Coastal Program (LCPA 20230018).

Whereas, on May 5, 2023, the City of Carlsbad Planning Commission voted 5/0/1 to approve amendments to the Zoning Ordinance and Local Coastal Program to implement a portion of Objective g of Housing Element Program

1.3 - Alternative Housing, and Objective h of Housing Element Program

2.13 - Housing for Persons Experiencing Homelessness.

Those persons wishing to speak on this proposal are cordially invited to attend the public hearing. The sta report will be available on and after Friday, May 19, 2023. If you have any questions, please contact Senior Planner Scott Donnell in the Planning Division at (442) 339-2618 or scott.donnell@carlsbadca.gov. The meeting can be viewed online at https://www. carlsbadca.gov/city-hall/meetings-agendas or on the City’s cable channel. In addition, written comments may be submitted to the City Council at or prior to the hearing via U.S. Mail to the attention of O ce of the City Clerk, 1200 Carlsbad Village Drive, Carlsbad, CA 92008, or via email to clerk@carlsbadca.gov

If you challenge the amendments to the Zoning Code Amendment and/or Local Coastal Program in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice or in written correspondence delivered to the City of Carlsbad, Attn: City Clerk’s O ce, 1200 Carlsbad Village Drive, Carlsbad, CA 92008, at or prior to the public hearing.

CASE FILE: ZCA2023-0002/LCPA 2023-0018

CASE NAME: ALTERNATIVE AND TEMPORARY HOUSING

AMENDMENTS 2023

PUBLISH: FRIDAY, MAY 12, 2023 CITY OF CARLSBAD CITY COUNCIL

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CITY OF CARLSBAD

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to you, because your interest may be a ected, that the City Council of the City of Carlsbad will hold a public hearing at the Council Chamber, 1200 Carlsbad Village Drive, Carlsbad, California, at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, May 23, 2023, to consider approving an ordinance and resolution amending the Carlsbad Municipal Code and Local Coastal Program, and more particularly described as:

1. An ordinance approving an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance, Title 21 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code, to ensure consistency with state law related to accessory dwelling units and junior accessory dwelling units (ZCA 2023-0001).

2. A resolution approving a Local Coastal Program amendment to update the Local Coastal Program Implementation Plan (Zoning Ordinance, Title 21 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code) to ensure consistency with state law related to accessory dwelling units and junior accessory dwelling units (LCPA 2023-0017).

Whereas, on March 15, 2023, the City of Carlsbad Planning Commission voted 5/0/1 to recommend the City Council approve amendments to the Carlsbad Municipal Code Title 21, Zone Ordinance and Local Coastal Program, to ensure consistency with state law related to accessory dwelling units and junior accessory dwelling units.

Those persons wishing to speak on this proposal are cordially invited to attend the public hearing. The sta report will be available on and after Friday, May 19, 2023. If you have any questions, please contact City Planner Eric Lardy in the Planning Division at (442) 339-2712 or eric.lardy@carlsbadca.gov. The meeting can be viewed online at https://www.carlsbadca. gov/city-hall/meetings-agendas or on the City’s cable channel. In addition, written comments may be submitted to the City Council at or prior to the hearing via U.S. Mail to the attention of O ce of the City Clerk, 1200 Carlsbad Village Drive, Carlsbad, CA 92008, or via email to clerk@carlsbadca.gov

If you challenge the amendments to the Zoning Code Amendment or Local Coastal Program in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice or in written correspondence delivered to the City of Carlsbad, Attn: City Clerk’s O ce, 1200 Carlsbad Village Drive, Carlsbad, CA 92008, at or prior to the public hearing.

CASE FILE: ZCA 2023-0001/ LCPA 2023-0017/ PUB 2023-0002

CASE NAME: ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT AMENDMENTS 2023

PUBLISH: FRIDAY, May 12, 2023 CITY OF CARLSBAD CITY COUNCIL 05/12/2023 CN 27630

MGP15516BZ 155 EVEN 16 211-022-28-00 MICHAEL J. ANDERSON AND LAURA M. ANDERSON HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS GRAND PACIFIC CARLSBAD LP. A CALIFORNIA LIMITED

PARTNERSHIP 08/24/2016

09/08/2016 2016-0469866

2/2/2023 2023-027291

$24527.53 106402 B0484275H

MGP37333BE 373 EVEN 33 211-022-28-00 KENDALL T. BENJAMIN AND ALISON S. BENJAMIN TRUSTEES OF THE K & A BENJAMIN FAMILY TRUST ESTABLISHED ON SEPTEMBER 11 2009 GRAND PACIFIC CARLSBAD LP.

A CALIFORNIA LIMITED

PARTNERSHIP 04/03/2017

04/27/2017 2017-0188935

2/2/2023 2023-027291

$23036.85 106403 B0527005S

MGP25823EZ 258 EVERY 23 211-022-28-00 BARBARA ANN BIERMAN A(N) SINGLE WOMAN AS SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY GRAND PACIFIC CARLSBAD

LP. A CALIFORNIA LIMITED

PARTNERSHIP 10/24/2019

11/07/2019 2019-0511745

2/2/2023 2023-027291

$62756.40 106404 B0537605P

MGP19521BE 195 EVEN 21 211-022-28-00 RONALD BUTTS AN UNMARRIED MAN AS HIS SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY GRAND PACIFIC CARLSBAD LP. A CALIFORNIA LIMITED

PARTNERSHIP 09/15/2021 09/30/2021 2021-0685816

2/2/2023 2023-027291

05/12/2023 CN 27629

DRIVE, CARLSBAD, CA, 92009 TS#, CUSTOMER REF#, ICN#, Unit/Interval/Week, APN#, Trustors, Beneficiary, DOT

$21078.30 106405 B0540525C MGP38421CE 384 EVEN 21 211-022-28-00 JERELYN CHARLESTON AND DUEL ADAMS WIFE AND HUSBAND AS JOINT TENANTS GRAND PACIFIC CARLSBAD LP. A CALIFORNIA LIMITED

PARTNERSHIP 02/14/2022

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2/2/2023 2023-027291

$22787.14 106406 B0484355C

MGP28642AZ 286 EVERY 42 211-022-28-00 DONIELLE

L. COLE A(N) UNMARRIED

WOMAN AS SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY GRAND PACIFIC CARLSBAD

LP. A CALIFORNIA LIMITED

2017-0199567 2/2/2023 2023-027291 $39813.98 106407 B0509235H MGP24908AE 249 EVEN 08 211-022-28-00 JANETH GONZALEZ A(N) MARRIED

WOMAN AS SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY GRAND PACIFIC CARLSBAD LP. A CALIFORNIA LIMITED

2018-0368298 2/2/2023 2023-027291

$24211.55 106408 B0415055L

MGP16135AZ 161 EVERY 35 211-022-28-00 LILLIE O. LOUIS A(N) WIDOWED WOMAN AS SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY GRAND PACIFIC CARLSBAD LP. A CALIFORNIA LIMITED PARTNERSHIP 09/04/2013

09/26/2013 2013-0587416

2/2/2023 2023-027291

$26133.21 106409 B0496815S

MGP38222BE 382 EVEN 22 211-022-28-00 JORGE EDUARDO PANTOJA A(N) UNMARRIED MAN AS SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY GRAND PACIFIC CARLSBAD LP. A CALIFORNIA LIMITED PARTNERSHIP 11/16/2017

12/28/2017 2017-0610553

2/2/2023 2023-027291

$19686.18

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 the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, towit is estimated at AS SHOWN ABOVE Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, may increase this figure prior to sale. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located and more than three months have elapsed since such recordation. NOTICE

TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned 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, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call the number shown below in BOLD, using the REF number assigned to this case on SHOWN ABOVE. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, 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. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. IN ORDER TO BRING YOUR ACCOUNT CURRENT, PLEASE CONTACT ADVANCED

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. 23-2891 Loan No. 19-9142 Title Order No. 230056582 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 08/12/2019. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 06/07/2023 at 02:00PM, Southern California Mortgage Service, a California Corporation as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on August 16, 2019 as Doc #2019-0348988 of o cial records in the O ce of the Recorder of San Diego County, California, executed by: Husam Aldairi, a Married Man as his Sole and Separate Property, as Trustor, Lulu Investments, LLC, as Beneficiary, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States, by cash, a cashier’s check drawn by a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state). At: the open Plaza located between 10650 Treena Street, San Diego, CA 92131 and 10680 Treena Street, San Diego, CA 92131, 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 attached Exhibit “A” EXHIBIT A LEGAL DESCRIPTION REF. NO. 232891 PARCEL 1: LOT 448 OF COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO TRACT NO. 3877-4, (FAIRBANKS RANCH UNIT NO. 4), IN THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, ACCORDING TO MAP THEREOF NO. 9755, FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAN DIEGO COUNTY, AUGUST 13, 1980. EXCEPTING THEREFROM ALL OIL, GAS (INCLUDING METHANE), MINERALS AND OTHER HYDROCARBON SUBSTANCES, AND ALL GEOTHERMAL RESOURCES, AS DEFINED IN SECTION 6903 OF THE CALIFORNIA PUBLIC RESOURCES CODE, INCLUDING RIGHTS INCIDENTAL TO SUCH OWNERSHIP, NOW OR AT ANY TIME HEREAFTER SITUATED IN AND UNDER THE REAL PROPERTY AND LYING BELOW A DEPTH OF 500 FEET MEASURED VERTICALLY FROM THE SURFACE OF THE PROPERTY, TOGETHER WITH THE RIGHT TO EXPLORE FOR, EXTRACT AND PRODUCE THE SAME AND TO ENTER THE SUBSURFACE OF THE PROPERTY FOR ALL OF SAID PURPOSES, WITHOUT, HOWEVER, ANY RIGHT TO ENTER UPON THE SURFACE OF THE PROPERTY OR INTO THAT PORTION OF THE SUBSURFACE THEREOF, LYING ABOVE A DEPTH OF 500 FEET, MEASURED VERTICALLY FROM SAID SURFACE, AS GRANTED TO MEC ASSOCIATES, INC., A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION RECORDED OCTOBER 30, 1980 AS FILE/PAGE NO. 80363328 OF OFFICIAL RECORDS.PARCEL 2: AN EASEMENT FOR ROAD PURPOSES OVER THE FOLLOWING NAMED STREETS: CIRCA ORIENTE, CALLE PEQUENA, CAMINO DE MONTECILLO, CALLE DEL CROCE, CALLE SERENA VIA CORDOBA, VIA CUESTA MANSA, CIRCA DEL SUR

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CITY OF CARLSBAD

NOTICE OF PUBLIC REVIEW AND PUBLIC MEETING

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the City Council of the City of Carlsbad will hold a public meeting at the Council Chamber located at 1200 Carlsbad Village Drive, Carlsbad, California on Tuesday, May 16, 2023, at 5 p.m., for the State of California Housing & Community Development Department Local Housing Trust Fund Application.

The Local Housing Trust Fund program was established in 2018 through the voter approved Proposition 1 Veterans and A ordable Housing Bond Act. The program objective is to expand sources of funding for housing, and to expand the supply of a ordable housing through the support of Local Housing Trust Funds. State matching grant funds can be used to provide loans to pay for construction or rehabilitation of a ordable rental housing developments, emergency shelters, permanent supportive housing, transitional housing and a ordable homebuyer/ homeowner projects. On March 7, 2023, the State Department of Housing and Community Development released a Notice of Funding Availability for approximately $53 million in competitive Local Housing Trust Fund dollars. The City of Carlsbad is pursuing the Local Housing Trust Fund program to obtain needed funding for eligible a ordable housing projects previously funded by the City of Carlsbad’s Housing Trust Fund. A summary of those projects may be viewed on the City’s website: https://www.carlsbadca.gov/departments/housing-homeless-services/a ordable-housing

Those persons wishing to speak on this item are cordially invited to attend the public meeting. In addition, written comments may be submitted to the City Council at or prior to the meeting via U.S. Mail to the attention of the City Clerk, 1200 Carlsbad Village Drive, Carlsbad, CA 92008, or via email to clerk@carlsbadca.gov. Copies of the sta report will be available by Friday, May 12, 2023, on the city’s website: https://www.carlsbadca.gov/city-hall/meetings-agendas. The meeting can be viewed online at https://www.carlsbadca.gov/residents/communication/city-tv-channel or on the city’s cable channel.

For questions or more information, please contact Housing & Homeless Services Department Program Manager Nicole Piano-Jones at (442) 339-2191 or nicole.pianojones@carlsbadca.gov

PUBLISH: FRIDAY, MAY 12, 2023

CITY OF CARLSBAD CITY COUNCIL

AND VIA CUESTA VERDE, REFERRED TO IN THE “DECLARATION OF COVENANTS, CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONSFAIRBANKS RANCH”, RECORDED JULY 17, 1980 AS FILE/PAGE NO. 80-224943 OF OFFICIAL RECORDS 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: 17381 Circa Oriente, Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067. 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 the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to-wit:

$1,569,891.56 (Estimated).

Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale. The Beneficiary may elect to bid less than the full credit bid. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default

and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located and more than three months have elapsed since such recordation. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse 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

NOTICE INVITING BIDS

CITY OF ENCINITAS

FY 2022-2023 PAVEMENT REHABILITATION OVERLAY AND SLURRY SEAL PROJECT (CS23A)

Notice is hereby given that the City of Encinitas will receive ELECTRONIC BIDS ONLY, via the on-line bidding service PlanetBids, up to 2:00 PM, on May 25, 2023. At which time said ELECTRONIC BIDS will be publicly opened and read. The results will be posted on PlanetBids immediately upon bid opening. Bidders need not be present at bid opening.

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

Base Bid: The Base includes overlays, slurry seals and other improvements for the following roadways:

Engineer’s Estimate – $3,250,000 (Base Bid only)

Additive Alternate 1: Engineer’s Estimate – $361,000 (Add Alt 1 only)

Additive Alternate 2: Engineer’s Estimate – $385,000 (Add Alt 2 only)

Additive Alternate 3: Engineer’s Estimate – $90,000 (Add Alt 3 only)

Additive Alternate 4: Engineer’s Estimate – $86,000 (Add Alt 4 only)

Additive Alternate 5: Engineer’s Estimate – $359,000 (Add Alt 5 only)

Engineer’s Estimate with all ve Additive Alternates – $4,531,000 (Base Bid + Add Alts)

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

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

If the base bid and all ve additive alternates are awarded, the Contractor shall nish all improvements complete and in place within one hundred twenty (120) working days of the Commencement Date in the Notice to Proceed.

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

• Additive Alternate 1: 15 working days

• Additive Alternate 2: 10 working days

• Additive Alternate 3: 10 working days

• Additive Alternate 4: 10 working days

• Additive Alternate 5: 15 working days

NOTICE TO

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

PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (858) 5654466 or visit this Internet Web site www.scmssd.com using the file number assigned to this case 23-2891. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale.

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

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

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

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

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

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

City of Encinitas

BY: Jill T. Bankston, P.E. DATE: March 2, 2023 City Engineer

END OF NOTICE INVITING BIDS

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O cial Records NOTICE TO

MORTGAGE SERVICE 10650 Treena Street Suite 201 SAN DIEGO, CA 92131 /) Paul Rios, President (858) 565-4466 Phone (858) 565-2137 Fax Paul@1 stsecuritymortgage.com .

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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE

authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day

of sale.

community

Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $571,999.55 The purported property address is: 2120 WILLOWSPRING COURT, ENCINITAS, CA 92024 Assessor’s Parcel No.: 257-190-07-00 Legal

Description: Please be advised that the legal description set forth on the Deed of Trust is in error. The legal description of the property secured by the Deed of Trust is more properly set forth and made part of Exhibit “A” as attached hereto.

Lot 318 of Village Park Unit No. 7, in the City of Encinitas, County of San Diego, State of California, according to Map Thereof No. 7469, filed in the O ce of the County Recorder of San Diego County, October 31, 1972. Excepting an undivided 25% interest in all minerals, oil, gas and other hydrocarbon substances in and under or that may be produced from a depth below 500 feet from the surface without rights of surface entry as set out in deed recorded September 21, 1967

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

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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 (858) 565-4466, or visit this internet website www. scmssd.com, using the file number assigned to this case 232891 to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase.

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

Recorder’s File No. 144559 of

of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO

PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 916-939-0772 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this internet website http:// www.qualityloan.com, using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA22-949593-NJ. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the internet website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. NOTICE TO

TENANT: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call 916-939-0772, or visit this internet website http:// www.qualityloan.com, using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-22-949593-NJ to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately

for advice regarding this potential right to purchase.

UN RESUMEN DE LA INFORMACIÓN DE ESTE

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NAKALAKIP LƯU Ý: KÈM THEO ĐÂY LÀ

BẢN TRÌNH BÀY TÓM LƯỢC VỀ THÔNG TIN TRONG TÀI LIỆU

NÀY IMPORTANT NOTICE TO

PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 10/19/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER.

Trustor: Thomas W Curran, a single Man

Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC

Deed of Trust Recorded

10/27/2006 as Instrument No.

2006-0762559 in book page-- and of O cial Records in the o ce of the Recorder of San Diego County, California,

Date of Sale: 06/16/2023 at

09:00 AM

Place of Sale: ENTRANCE OF THE EAST COUNTY REGIONAL CENTER, EAST COUNTY REGIONAL CENTER, 250 E. MAIN STREET, EL CAJON, CA 92020 Estimated amount of unpaid balance, reasonably estimated costs and other charges:

$ 493,393.40 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE

remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is:

$ 493,393.40.

Note: Because the Beneficiary reserves the right to bid less than the total debt owed, it is possible that at the time of the sale the opening bid may be less than the total debt.

If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse.

The beneficiary of the Deed of Trust has executed and delivered to the undersigned a written request to commence foreclosure, and the undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE

postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (866)-960-8299 or visit this Internet Web site https:// www.altisource.com/loginpage. aspx using the file number assigned to this case 201802180-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE

Date:

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

QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION 2763 Camino Del Rio S San Diego, CA 92108

619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 916-939-0772 Or Login to: http://www.qualityloan.com

Reinstatement Line: (866) 6457711 Ext 5318 QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION . TS No.: CA-22-949593-NJ IDSPub #0185554 5/12/2023 5/19/2023

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T.S. No.: 2018-02180-CA

A.P.N.: 128-360-12-00

Property Address: 11927 Keys Creek Road, Valley Center, CA 92082

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE § 2923.3(a) and (d), THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REFERRED TO BELOW IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE RECORDED COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT BUT ONLY TO THE COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR.

NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED

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요약서가 있습니다

NOTA: SE ADJUNTA

THE TRUSTEE WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, A SAVINGS ASSOCIATION OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE:

All right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described as:

More fully described in said Deed of Trust.

Street Address or other common designation of real property: 11927 Keys Creek Road, Valley Center, CA 92082

A.P.N.: 128-360-12-00

The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the

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 this property.

NOTICE TO PROPERTY

OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been

NOTICE TO TENANT: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction, if conducted after January 1, 2021, 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)-976-3916, or visit this internet website https://tracker. auction.com/sb1079, using the file number assigned to this case 2018-02180-CA to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid, by remitting the funds and a davit described in Section 2924m(c) of the Civil Code, so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase.

Date: April 27, 2023

Western Progressive, LLC, as Trustee for beneficiary C/o 1500 Palma Drive, Suite 238 Ventura, CA 93003 Sale Information Line: (866) 960-8299 https://www. altisource.com/loginpage.aspx Trustee Sale Assistant WESTERN PROGRESSIVE, LLC MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.

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T.S. No. 107834-CA APN: 123-340-59-00 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 6/3/2008. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT

A LAWYER On 6/2/2023 at 9:00 AM, CLEAR RECON CORP, as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 6/6/2008 as Instrument No. 2008-0307147 of O cial Records in the o ce of the County Recorder of San Diego County, State of CALIFORNIA executed by: JOHN CHAPMAN AND REBECCA CHAPMAN, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS COMMUNITY PROPERTY WITH RIGHTS OF SURVIVORSHIP WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR

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

The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 4667 LA CANADA RD, FALLBROOK, CA 92028 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be held, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, condition, or encumbrances, including fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to pay the remaining principal sums of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $446,759.65 If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned or its predecessor caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE

TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned 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, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (800) 280-2832 or visit this Internet Web site WWW.

AUCTION.COM, using the file

number assigned to this case 107834-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. NOTICE TO TENANT:

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 file number assigned to this case 107834-CA to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. FOR SALES

INFORMATION: (800) 2802832 CLEAR RECON CORP 8880 Rio San Diego Drive, Suite 725 San Diego, California 92108 STOX 938178_107835CA 05/05/2023, 05/12/2023, 05/19/2023 CN 27596

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. CA-22-950873-BF Order No.: 220702166-CA-VOI YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 12/12/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale.

“SUBSURFACE RESOURCES”)

Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $631,488.11 The purported property address is: 2153 GOYA PLACE, SAN MARCOS, CA 92078 Assessor’s Parcel No.: 222-720-19-00

NOTICE TO POTENTIAL

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

the date of the trustee sale, you can call 916-939-0772, or visit this internet website http:// www.qualityloan.com, using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-22-950873-BF to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase.

NOTICE TO PROSPECTIVE

NOTICE TO

PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 916-939-0772 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this internet website http:// www.qualityloan.com, using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA22-950873-BF. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the internet website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. NOTICE TO

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

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

Date: QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION 2763 Camino Del Rio S San Diego, CA 92108 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 916-939-0772 Or Login to: http://www.qualityloan.com Reinstatement Line: (866) 6457711 Ext 5318 QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION . TS No.: CA-22-950873-BF IDSPub #0185424 5/5/2023 5/12/2023 5/19/2023 CN 27595

T.S. No. 105687-CA APN: 213112-56-04 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 4/26/2012. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER On 6/12/2023 at 10:30 AM, CLEAR RECON CORP, as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 4/27/2012 as Instrument No. 2012-0248546 of O cial Records in the o ce of the County Recorder of San Diego County, State of CALIFORNIA executed by: TRIPTI S. BOSE AND ASIM C. BOSE, HUSBAND AND WIFE, AS COMMUNITY PROPERTY WITH RIGHTS OF SURVIVORSHIP WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, SAVINGS ASSOCIATION, OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE; AT THE MAIN ENTRANCE TO THE EAST COUNTY REGIONAL CENTER BY STATUE, 250 E. MAIN STREET, EL CAJON, CA 92020 all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: A CONDOMINIUM COMPRISED OF: PARCEL 1: AN UNDIVIDED FEE SIMPLE INTEREST AS A TENANT IN COMMON IN AND TO THE COMMON AREA WITHIN THE BUILDING ENVELOPE IN WHICH THE RESIDENTIAL UNIT DESCRIBED IN PARCEL 2 BELOW IS LOCATED EQUAL TO THE RECIPROCAL OF THE NUMBER OF RESIDENTIAL UNITS LOCATED WITHIN SUCH BUILDING ENVELOPE, AS SHOWN ON THE CONDOMINIUM PLAN FOR AVELLINO AT LA COSTA GREENS, MODEL PHASE, RECORDED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAN DIEGO COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, ON SEPTEMBER 29, 2010, AS INSTRUMENT NO. 20100517764 AND ANY AMENDMENTS OR SUPPLEMENTS THERETO (COLLECTIVELY “CONDOMINIUM PLAN”), WHICH IS A PORTION OF LOT 2 OF CITY OF CARLSBAD TRACT NO. 05-05, LA COSTA GREENS NEIGHBORHOOD 1.16 IN THE CITY OF CARLSBAD, COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, ACCORDING TO MAP THEREOF NO. 15719 FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAN DIEGO COUNTY ON SEPTEMBER 23, 2008 (“MAP”). EXCEPTING THEREFROM, TO THE EXTENT NOT ALREADY RESERVED BY INSTRUMENTS OF RECORD:

(A) ALL OIL RIGHTS, MINERAL RIGHTS, NATURAL GAS RIGHTS AND RIGHTS TO ALL OTHER HYDROCARBONS BY WHATSOEVER NAME KNOWN, TO ALL GEOTHERMAL HEAT AND TO ALL PRODUCTS DERIVED FROM ANY OF THE FOREGOING (COLLECTIVELY

AND

(B) THE PERPETUAL RIGHT TO DRILL, MINE, EXPLORE AND OPERATE FOR AND TO PRODUCE, STORE AND REMOVE ANY OF THE SUBSURFACE RESOURCES ON OR FROM PARCEL 1, INCLUDING THE RIGHT TO WHIPSTOCK OR DIRECTIONALLY DRILL AND MINE FROM LANDS OTHER THAN PARCEL 1, WELLS, TUNNELS AND SHAFTS INTO, THROUGH OR ACROSS THE SUBSURFACE OF PARCEL 1, AND TO BOTTOM SUCH WHIPSTOCKED OR DIRECTIONALLY DRILLED WELLS, TUNNELS AND SHAFTS WITHIN OR BEYOND THE EXTERIOR LIMITS OF PARCEL 1, AND TO REDRILL, RETUNNEL, EQUIP, MAINTAIN, REPAIR DEEPEN AND OPERATE ANY SUCH WELLS OR MINES, BUT WITHOUT THE RIGHT TO DRILL, MINE, EXPLORE, OPERATE, PRODUCE, STORE OR REMOVE ANY OF THE SUBSURFACE RESOURCES THROUGH OR IN THE SURFACE OR THE UPPER FIVE HUNDRED FEET (500’) OF THE SUBSURFACE OF PARCEL 1, AS RESERVED IN DEED FROM KB HOME COASTAL INC., A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION, RECORDED CONCURRENTLY HEREWITH. PARCEL 2: RESIDENTIAL UNIT NO. 83, AS SHOWN AND DESCRIBED ON THE CONDOMINIUM PLAN; PARCEL 3: AN EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT TO USE EACH PORTION OF THE COMMON AREA AND/OR ASSOCIATION PROPERTY, IF ANY, DESIGNATED IN THE CONDOMINIUM PLAN AS BEING AN EXCLUSIVE USE EASEMENT AREA APPURTENANT TO THE RESIDENTIAL UNIT DESCRIBED IN PARCEL 2 ABOVE FOR THE PURPOSES DESCRIBED IN THE DECLARATION OF COVENANTS, CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS OF AVELLINO AT LA COSTA GREENS, RECORDED IN THE OFFICIAL RECORDS OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAN DIEGO COUNTY, CALIFORNIA ON APRIL 22, 2009, AS INSTRUMENT NO. 2009-0207782, AND THAT CERTAIN SUPPLEMENTARY DECLARATION RECORDED ON SEPTEMBER 30, 2010 IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER AS INSTRUMENT NO. 20100521220 OF SAID OFFICIAL RECORDS (“DECLARATION”). PARCEL 4: NON-EXCLUSIVE, APPURTENANT EASEMENTS IN AND TO THE ASSOCIATION PROPERTY IN ALL PHASES SUBJECT TO THE DECLARATION, FOR USE THEREOF IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS OF THE DECLARATION. (THE TERM “PHASE” IS DEFINED IN THE DECLARATION.) SUCH EASEMENTS SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE AS TO A PHASE UPON CONVEYANCE OF THE FIRST CONDOMINIUM IN THE RESPECTIVE PHASE OR AS PROVIDED IN THE DECLARATION. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 6980 MERCURY PLACE, CARLSBAD, CA 92009 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be held, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, condition, or encumbrances, including fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to pay the remaining principal sums of the note(s)

secured by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $574,089.31

If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned or its predecessor caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned 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, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (844) 4777869 or visit this Internet Web site WWW.STOXPOSTING.

COM, using the file number assigned to this case 105687-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale.

NOTICE TO TENANT:

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 file number assigned to this case 105687-CA to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee

receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. FOR SALES

INFORMATION: (844) 4777869 CLEAR RECON CORP 8880 Rio San Diego Drive, Suite 725 San Diego, California 92108 STOX 937989_105687-CA 04/28/2023, 05/05/2023, 05/12/2023 CN 27571

BATCH: AFC-3084 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A NOTICE OF DELINQUENT ASSESSMENT DATED SHOWN BELOW UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. NOTICE is hereby given that CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY as the duly appointed Trustee pursuant to Notice of Delinquent Assessment and Claim of Lien executed by GRAND PACIFIC PALISADES OWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC., A CALIFORNIA NONPROFIT MUTUAL BENEFIT CORPORATION

Recorded SHOWN BELOW as Instrument No. SHOWN BELOW of O cial Records in the O ce of the Recorder of SAN DIEGO County, California, property owned by SHOWN BELOW WILL SELL ON 5/25/2023 at 10:00 AM

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

IMPORTANT NOTE:

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

SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION

TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER

FOR CASH (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States, by cash, a cashier’s check drawn by a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, business in this state, all right, title and interest under said Notice of Delinquent Assessment in the property situated in said County, describing the land on above referred Claim of Lien. TS#, REF#, ICN, UNIT/ INTERVAL/WEEK, APN, OWNERS, COL DATED, COL RECORDED COL INSTRUMENT#, NOD RECORDED, NOD INSTRUMENT#, ESTIMATED

SALES AMOUNT

Coast News legals

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211-022-28-00 KENNETH J.

RESSLER AND LINDA M. RESSLER HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS

12/13/2022 12/19/2022 2022-

0472759 1/19/2023 2023-

0014225 $8515.81 105984

17230CO GPO17230CO 172

ODD 30 211-022-28-00

ALBERT MARTINEZ A

MARRIED MAN AS SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY

12/13/2022 12/19/2022 2022-

0472759 1/19/2023 2023-

0014225 $7550.04 105985

26730CE GPO26730CE 267

EVEN 30 211-022-28-00

ALBERT MARTINEZ A

MARRIED MAN AS SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY

12/13/2022 12/19/2022 2022-

0472759 1/19/2023 2023-

0014225 $7471.06 105986

19508BE GPP19508BE 195

EVEN 08 211-022-28-00

JOHN L. CHANNEL

SURVIVING CO-TRUSTEE OR

THEIR NAMED SUCCESSOR

TRUSTEES OF THAT

CERTAIN REVOCABLE

TRUST AGREEMENT

EXECUTED SEPTEMBER 9

1991 BY JOHN L.

14746BO GPO14746BO 147

ODD 46 211-022-28-00

LOUISE D. HOFFMAN AN

UNMARRIED WOMAN AND BETTY J. GREATREX AN

UNMARRIED WOMAN EACH AN UNDIVIDED 1/2

INTEREST AS TENANTS IN COMMON 12/13/2022

12/19/2022 2022-0472759

1/19/2023 2023-0014225

$8323.10 105993 17518AZ

GPO17518AZ 175 EVERY 18

211-022-28-00 RONALD D.

WRIGHT AND BARBARA A.

WRIGHT HUSBAND AND

WIFE AN UNDIVIDED ONE-

HALF (1/2) INTEREST AND

JULIA K. OVERHOLSER A

WIDOWED WOMAN AN

UNDIVIDED ONE-HALF (1/2)

INTEREST AS TENANTS IN

COMMON 12/13/2022

12/19/2022 2022-0472759

1/19/2023 2023-0014225

$10308.20 105994 35741AO

GPO35741AO 357 ODD 41 211-

022-28-00 ANDREW T. YAU A

SINGLE MAN AS SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY

12/13/2022 12/19/2022 2022-

0472759 1/19/2023 2023-

0014225 $8159.22 105996

16909AO GPO16909AO 169

ODD 09 211-022-28-00 PATTI

MILLER AN UNMARRIED WOMAN AS SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY

12/13/2022 12/19/2022 2022-

0472759 1/19/2023 2023-

0014225 $8279.75 105997

26814AO GPO26814AO 268

ODD 14 211-022-28-00

MADELINE ESPINEIRA AN

UNMARRIED WOMAN AS SOLE AND SEPARATE

PROPERTY 12/13/2022

12/19/2022 2022-0472759

1/19/2023 2023-0014225

$7734.62 105998 16124AE

AGP16124AE 161 EVEN 24 211-

022-28-00 STEVEN DAVID

BAGLEY AND LINDA JEAN

BAGLEY AS TRUSTEES OF THE BAGLEY REVOCABLE LIVING TRUST U/D/T MAY 14 1990 12/13/2022 12/19/2022 2022-0472759 1/19/2023 2023-0014225 $7395.66 105999 27118AZ GPO27118AZ 271 EVERY 18 211-022-28-00

CASSANDRA A BOUAKKA

12/13/2022 12/19/2022 2022-

0472759 1/19/2023 2023-

AGP27338BE 273

38 211-022-28-00

TIMESHARE SERVICES INC. A COMPANY DULY ORGANIZED AND EXISTING UNDER AND BY VIRTUE OF THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA AS SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY A CALIFORNIA

GPO37113AZ 371 EVERY 13 211-022-28-00 PACIFIC TIMESHARE SERVICES INC.

PRICE PRESIDENT

$7952.27 106002

GPP39039AZ 390

39 211-022-28-00 AMERICAN BAPTIST

FOUNDATION 12/13/2022 12/19/2022 2022-0472759

1/19/2023 2023-0014225

$8116.22

GPO25546BO 255 ODD 46 211-

JASON R. SARNO A SINGLE MAN AS SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY

GPP38305BO 383

05 211-022-28-00 DANIEL L. SCHWARZ & GRETA ANNE SCHWARZ COTRUSTEES OF THE SECOND AMENDMENT & COMPLETE RESTATEMENT OF THE DANIEL L. SCHWARZ & GRETA ANNE SCHWARZ

16507AO GPO16507AO

ODD 07 211-022-28-00 LOUISE MCCAIN AN UNMARRIED WOMAN SOLE AS & SEPARATE PROPERTY

AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS

12/19/2022 2022-

1/19/2023 2023-

$7398.90 106009

GPP19603CE 196

03 211-022-28-00 CARLOS ARMENTA AND EDITH ARMENTA HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT

12/13/2022 12/19/2022 2022-0472759

1/19/2023 2023-0014225 $7154.87 106010 37213CO

GPO37213CO 372 ODD 13 211-

022-28-00 AGAPITO A.

HERNANDEZ AND LUZONICA S. HERNANDEZ HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS 12/13/2022

12/19/2022 2022-0472759

1/19/2023 2023-0014225

$8200.44 106011 25223AO

GPO25223AO 252 ODD 23 211-022-28-00 SCOTT A.

MILLER A SINGLE MAN AND CARL J. KREFT A SINGLE

The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 5805 ARMADA DRIVE, CARLSBAD, CA, 92009 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum due under said Notice of Delinquent Assessment, with interest thereon, as provided in said notice, advances, if any, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee. Estimated amount with accrued interest and additional advances, if any, is SHOWN ABOVE and may increase this figure prior to sale. The claimant under said Notice of Delinquent Assessment heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to sell, in accordance with the provision to the Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions.

more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call the phone number shown below in bold, using the Reference number assigned to this case on SHOWN ABOVE. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Notice, advances thereunder, with interest as provided therein, and the unpaid assessments secured by said Notice with interest thereon as provided in said Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions, fees, charges and expenses of the trustee and the trusts created by said Notice of Assessment and Claim of Lien. IN ORDER TO PAY YOUR ACCOUNT CURRENT, PLEASE CONTACT ADVANCED FINANCIAL COMPANY AT (800) 234-6222 EXT 189

Date: 4/19/2023 CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, As Trustee, 2121 Palomar Airport Road, Suite 330, Carlsbad , CA 92011

Phone no. (858) 207-0646

By LORI R. FLEMINGS, as

Authorized Signor. 04/28/2023, 05/05/2023, 05/12/2023 CN 27570

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE# 37-202300018115-CU-PT-NC

TO ALL INTERESTED

PERSONS:

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 certificate, social security card, driver license, passport, and other identification, a certified copy of Decree Changing Name (JC Form #NC-130) or Decree

Changing Name and Order

Recognizing Change of Gender and for Issuance of New Birth Certificate (JC Form #NC230) may be required. Contact the agency(ies) who issues the legal document that needs to be changed, to determine if a certified copy is required.

A certified copy of Decree

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

If all the requirements have not been met as of the date specified, the court will mail the petitioner a written order with further directions. If a timely objection is filed, the court will set a hearing date and contact the parties by mail with further directions.

A RESPONDENT OBJECTING

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

Filed

2022-0472759 1/19/2023 2023-0014225 $8578.46 106013 25704AE

MGP25704AE 257 EVEN 04

211-022-28-00 THOMAS J.

SNOPKOWSKI AND DONNA L. SNOPKOWSKI HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT

TENANTS 12/13/2022

12/19/2022 2022-0472759

1/19/2023 2023-0014225

$8009.06 106014 14619BZ

GPO14619BZ 146 EVERY 19

211-022-28-00 SEAN M.

DRYZMALA AND TRICIA

VIVIANO HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS

12/13/2022 12/19/2022 2022-

0472759 1/19/2023 2023-

0014225 $8884.18 106015

36540AO GPO36540AO 365

ODD 40 211-022-28-00

NANCY J. FULLER A WIDOW

12/13/2022 12/19/2022 2022-

0472759 1/19/2023 2023-

0014225 $7165.31 106016

27850AE GPP27850AE 278

EVEN 50 211-022-28-00

GLENN A. MACKLEY AND

LINDA JEAN TURNERMACKLEY AND TODD E.

TURNER AND KELLY R.

ASKINE AND LUCAS W.

TURNER AND DEBRA S.

VEYLUPEK AND PAMELA A.

GREER AND KAREN L.

ENCARNACION ALL AS

JOINT TENANTS 12/13/2022

12/19/2022 2022-0472759

1/19/2023

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

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

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

NOTICE OF HEARING: On June 16, 2023 at 8:30 a.m., in Dept. 25 of the Superior Court of California, 325 S Melrose Dr., Vista CA 92081, North County Division. NO HEARING WILL OCCUR ON THE ABOVE DATE; ATTACHMENT TO ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME (JC FORM #NC-120) NO HEARING WILL OCCUR ON THE DATE SPECIFIED IN THE ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE. The court will review the documents filed as of the date specified on the Order to Show Cause for Change of Name (JC Form #NC-120). If all requirements for a name change have been met as of the date specified, and no timely written objection has been received (required at least two court days before the date specified), the Petition for Change of Name (JC Form #NC-

CA 92011. This business is conducted by: Corporation.

Registrant First Commenced to Transact Business Under the Above Names(s) as of: Not Yet Started S/Christopher Fik, 05/12, 05/19, 05/26, 06/02/2023 CN 27619

Fictitious Business Name

Statement #2023-9008879

Filed: Apr 21, 2023 with County of San Diego Recorder/County

Clerk. Fictitious Business

Name(s): A. Gonzo! Warehouse. Located at: 300 Carlsbad Village Dr. #210, Carlsbad CA 92008 San Diego. Mailing

Address: Same. Registrant Information: 1. Gonzo World LLC, 300 Carlsbad Village Dr. #210, Carlsbad CA 92008. This business is conducted by: Limited Liability Company.

Registrant First Commenced to Transact Business Under the Above Names(s) as of: Not Yet Started S/Mika Murphy, 05/12, 05/19, 05/26, 06/02/2023 CN

27618

Fictitious Business Name

Statement #2023-9009782

Filed: May 03, 2023 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business

Name(s): A. Grader Health and Fitness. Located at: 948 Honeysuckle Dr., San Marcos CA 92078 San Diego. Mailing

Address: Same. Registrant

Information: 1. Celeste Dolly Grader, 948 Honeysuckle Dr., San Marcos CA 92078. This business is conducted by: Individual. Registrant First Commenced to Transact Business Under the Above

Names(s) as of: 12/01/2019 S/ Celeste Dolly Grader, 05/12, 05/19, 05/26, 06/02/2023 CN

27617

Fictitious Business Name

Statement #2023-9009768

Filed: May 03, 2023 with County of San Diego Recorder/County

Clerk. Fictitious Business

Name(s): A. Swann SchoolMichelle Burke; B. The Swann School of Protocol-Michelle Burke; C. Mousse Thyme Adventures; D. The Swann School-Michelle Burke. Located at: 5205 Avenida Encinas #A, Carlsbad CA 92008 San Diego. Mailing Address: 1470 Encinitas Blvd. #146, Encinitas CA 92024. Registrant Information: 1. Michelle Burke, 33771 Eureka St., Yucaipa CA 92399. This business is conducted by:

05/26/2023 CN 27606

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2023-9008510

Filed: Apr 17, 2023 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business

Name(s): A. Friends of Encinitas Parks. Located at: 1477 Neptune Ave., Encinitas CA 92024 San Diego. Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Information:

1. Patrons of Encinitas Parks, 1477 Neptune Ave., Encinitas CA 92024. This business is conducted by: Corporation.

Registrant First Commenced to Transact Business Under the Above Names(s) as of:

Filed: Apr 26, 2023 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business

Name(s): A. A to Z Art; B. A 2 Z Art. Located at: 862 Hollyhock Ct., Carlsbad CA 92011 San Diego. Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Information: 1. Angela Alyss Zumaya, 862 Hollyhock Ct., Carlsbad CA 92011. This business is conducted by: Individual.

Registrant First Commenced to Transact Business Under the Above Names(s) as of: 04/26/2023 S/Angela Alyss Zumaya, 05/05, 05/12, 05/19, 05/26/2023 CN 27600

Fictitious Business Name

Statement #2023-9009299

Filed: Apr 26, 2023 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business

Name(s): A. CAH Construction. Located at: 414 Jolina Way, Encinitas CA 92024 San Diego. Mailing Address: Same.

Registrant Information: 1. Bummerrr Streetwear LLC, 414 Jolina Way, Encinitas CA 92024. This business is conducted by: Limited Liability Company. Registrant First Commenced to Transact Business Under the Above Names(s) as of: Not Yet Started S/Christopher A. Holtkamp, 05/05, 05/12, 05/19, 05/26/2023 CN 27594

Fictitious Business Name

Statement #2023-9008471

Filed: Apr 17, 2023 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business

Clerk. Fictitious Business

Name(s): A. GalaxSea Cruises & Tours of San Diego; B. GalaxSea Cruises & Tours. Located at: 800 Avenida Abeja, San Marcos CA 92069 San Diego. Mailing

Address: Same. Registrant Information: 1. Cruise Experts of San Diego Inc., 800 Avenida Abeja, San Marcos CA 92069. This business is conducted by: Corporation. Registrant First Commenced to Transact Business Under the Above

Names(s) as of: 01/01/2002 S/Mui Roberts 04/28, 05/05, 05/12, 05/19/2023 CN 27586

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2023-9008576 Filed: Apr 18, 2023 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business

Name(s): A. TrulyChalice. Located at: 334 Glendale Ave., San Marcos CA 92069 San Diego. Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Information: 1. Chalice Annamarie Streitman, 334 Glendale Ave., San Marcos CA 92069. This business is conducted by: Individual. Registrant First Commenced to Transact Business Under the Above Names(s) as of: Not Yet Started S/Chalice Annamarie Streitman 04/28, 05/05, 05/12, 05/19/2023 CN 27584

Fictitious

Apr 17, 2023 with County of San Diego Recorder/ County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Eladio Arvelo Photography. Located at: 6816 Embarcadero Ln., Carlsbad CA 92011 San Diego.

Name(s): A. Beeyoutiful Juice. Located at: 1582 W. San Marcos Blvd. #303, San Marcos CA 92078 San Diego. Mailing Address: 521 Adobe Estates Dr., Vista CA 92083. Registrant Information: 1. Beatrice Gladden, 521 Abode Estates Dr., Vista CA 92083. This business is conducted by: Individual.

Registrant First Commenced to Transact Business Under the Above Names(s) as of: Not Yet Started S/Beatrice Gladden, 05/05, 05/12, 05/19, 05/26/2023 CN 27593

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2023-9006742

Filed: Mar 24, 2023 with County of San Diego Recorder/ County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. 9841 Adelanto TIC. Located at: 888 Prospect St., La Jolla CA 92037 San Diego. Mailing Address: PO Box 2667, La Jolla CA 92038. Registrant Information:

1. Crystal Swan LLC, 5841 Barbarossa Ct., San Diego CA 92115; B. Wilhoy Partners LLC, 5841 Barbarossa Ct., San Diego CA 92115; C. Lafayette Holdings LLC, 5841 Barbarossa Ct., San Diego CA 92115. This business is conducted by: Co-Partners. Registrant First Commenced to Transact Business Under the Above Names(s) as of: 03/22/2023 S/Abraham Kemp 04/28, 05/05, 05/12, 05/19/2023 CN 27592

05/12, 05/19, 05/26/2023 CN 27602

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2023-9007982

Filed: Apr 11, 2023 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Kind Folk Farm. Located at: 2100 Hollister St., San Diego CA 92154 San Diego. Mailing Address: PO Box 1673, Julian CA 92036. Registrant

1. Ayzsha Ervin Smith, 1285 Darwin Dr., Oceanside CA 92056. This business is conducted by: Individual. Registrant First Commenced to Transact Business Under the Above

Names(s) as of: 03/15/2023

S/Ayzsha Ervin Smith, 05/05, 05/12, 05/19, 05/26/2023 CN 27601

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2023-9009325

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2023-9006741

Filed: Mar 24, 2023 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business

Name(s): A. 3815 Parkway TIC. Located at: 888 Prospect St., La Jolla CA 92037 San Diego. Mailing Address: PO Box 2667, La Jolla CA 92038. Registrant Information: 1. EMK Equities LLC, 5841 Barbarossa Ct., San Diego CA 92115; B. Darius Partners LLC, 5841 Barbarossa Ct., San Diego CA 92115. This business is conducted by: Co-Partners. Registrant First Commenced to Transact Business Under the Above

Names(s) as of: 03/22/2023 S/ Abraham Kemp 04/28, 05/05, 05/12, 05/19/2023 CN 27591

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2023-9008935 Filed: Apr 21, 2023 with County of San Diego Recorder/County

112, Oceanside CA 92057 San Diego. Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Information: 1. TCM Acupuncture and Herbs Center Co., 2170 S. El Camino Real #109-112, Oceanside CA 92057. This business is conducted by: Corporation. Registrant First Commenced to Transact Business Under the Above Names(s)

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EDITORS: These horoscopes are for use the week of May 15, 2023.

1. MOVIES: Which animated movie includes the line, “Fish are friends, not food”?

2. TELEVISION: What is the name of the “Sesame Street” Muppet who lives in a trashcan?

3. GEOGRAPHY: What is the largest country geographically in Africa?

4. ANATOMY: What is complete heterochromia?

5. U.S. STATES: Which two states don’t recognize Daylight Savings Time?

6. LITERATURE: Which best-selling novel (1989) is set in Clanton, Mississippi?

7. FOOD & DRINK: What is the national dish of Spain?

8. ANIMAL KINGDOM: What is a group of leopards called?

9. HISTORY: Which two Greek city-states fought the Peloponnesian War?

10. AD SLOGANS: Which company once urged customers to “reach out and touch someone” by telephone?

ARIES (March 21 to April 19)

Aspects indicate a potential for confusion or misunderstanding. Keep those lines of communication open between you and your mate or significant other.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20)

Romantic aspects are strong, but confusing. Be alert. Use your good Bovine sense to avoid charging into something that isn’t quite what it seems to be.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20)

Working out problems with family members or others close to you should be your priority. Travel aspects are strong, especially in job-related situations.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) The Cancerian Crab likes to take charge of things. But be careful you don’t pinch off more than you can hold, or you might find it all slipping out of your grasp.

LEO (July 23 to August 22) A new opportunity beckons Leos and Leonas who are ready to take on some tough challenges. Family matters continue to improve, but still need close attention.

VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) What seems to be a disappointment could be a blessing in disguise. Use that good Virgin mind to analyze the situation and learn some valuable lessons.

TRIVIA

LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) There are some conflicting considerations that will need careful sorting out. Remember: You do best when you’re able to balance sense and sentiment.

SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Aspects show conflicting signs around friendships. Be careful about taking advice from someone who might have an agenda that is not in your best interests.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) Relationships are supposed to be about give-and-take, but you might find that you’ve been doing all the giving while getting little in return.

CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Sometimes indecision can be a positive factor in helping to resolve doubts about a potential commitment. Don’t be rushed into acting before you feel ready to do so.

AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Take off those rose-colored glasses and see this new situation for what it is — and for what it isn’t.

Remember: You haven’t been told the whole truth yet.

PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Watch that you don’t drain your energy reserves as you dive into a new and increasingly demanding project. Take time out for rest and relaxation.

BORN THIS WEEK: You live your life on a finely tuned balance between the perception of a Taurus and the curiositiy of a Gemini. You excel in the arts.

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TEST ANSWERS

1. “Finding Nemo” (Bruce the Shark). 2. Oscar the Grouch. 3. Algeria. 4. When someone’s eyes are two di erent colors. 5. Hawaii and Arizona. 6. “A Time to Kill,” by John Grisham. 7. Paella. 8. A leap of leopards. 9. Sparta and Athens. 10. AT&T.

O’side advocacy group celebrates 4 years fighting for sand

SOS Oceanside driving efforts to save city beaches

By Samantha Nelson OCEANSIDE

— As the city gears up to launch its design competition to address coastal erosion, the local group that kickstarted the mission to save the city’s beaches is celebrating its four-year anniversary.

Save Oceanside Sand, also known as SOS Oceanside, was first formed by residents Dirk Ackema, Bob Walker and Nick Ricci in May 2019 due to their concerns about Oceanside beaches losing excessive amounts of sand.

Sand is constantly flowing both from land into the ocean and southward along the coast.

However, construction of the Camp Pendleton Boat Basin in 1942 and the Oceanside Small Craft Harbor in 1963, has caused sand to become trapped to the north of the harbor, limiting sediment inputs into the local littoral cell, an area of the coastline where sand enters the ocean and flows down the coast.

This prevents Oceanside beaches from being replenished by sand from upcoast resources.

Although the city replenishes its beaches with sand dredged from the harbor annually, all of that sand is quickly swept away southward, leaving barren, rocky shores behind.

The group grew in numbers not long after forming. Its leading members, which soon included President and CEO Bob Ashton, began pressing the City Council to officially join the effort in saving Oceanside’s sand.

“We want to protect and restore the beaches,” Ashton said. “We’re a beach town – it’s our way of life.”

ide beaches that would block sand from moving south.

Walker noted that the city took steps to re-evaluate its plans for the project to avoid negatively impacting southerly beach communities.

We don’t want to stop sand migration from heading south,” Walker said.

As part of the project’s second phase, a design

Abad, director of Oceanside Boardrider’s Club; Charles Lester, director of the Ocean and Coastal Policy Center at the Marine Institute of UC Santa Barbara and former executive director of the California Coastal Commission; and Lesley Ewing, former senior coastal engineer for the California Coastal Commission.

Three design teams will be selected from a pool

nal permitted design with the hopes of being shovel-ready by the fall of 2025.

“As the pilot project Phase 2 design competition gets underway, it is encouraging to see that sand nourishment and retention components must be designed to work hand-inhand mitigating a myriad of potential issues such as impacts to surfing, downdrift beaches and other critical design criteria,” Ashton said. “Sand retention will not only make the nourishment events last longer, it will have ripple down positive effects on shoreline habitat, safe beach access, sand for recreation and overall coastal resilience for a beach city across the board.”

Ashton said.

As the city moves forward with the project’s second phase, SOS is continuing to grow its reach in the community.

The group continues its monthly measurements of sand movement along Oceanside’s coastline in partnership with the Scripps Institution of Oceanography. The group is also gearing up to host interns from both Oceanside and El Camino High

Schools to participate in sand movement measurements as well.

So far, SOS Oceanside is pending federal approval as a 501c3 nonprofit and has already received approval as a California nonprofit benefit corporation.

“We feel like we’ve accomplished a lot,” Ashton said. “We’ve put a flame under the chairs of the city staff and council by urging them that something needs to be done for our beaches.”

In 2020, the city conducted a year-long engineering evaluation and feasibility study to identify issues in its current coastal management systems as well as potential solutions to lessen the long-term beach erosion effects.

The city is now in its second phase of the Sand Nourishment and Retention Pilot Project, a somewhat controversial project that received backlash from southerly cities including Carlsbad, Encinitas, Solana Beach and Del Mar regarding the potential implementation of groins and other hard structures on Oceans-

competition is planned to find innovative ways to retain sand along Oceanside’s coast, particularly in areas south of the pier where local beaches are hit by sand erosion the hardest.

The city recently named 10 voting jury members of the design competition along with five non-voting, advisory members.

Ashton was named as one of the jury members along with Del Mary City Councilmember Dwight Worden, who also chairs the SANDAG Shoreline Preservation Working Group.

Other notable jury members include Chris

of experienced firms to participate in the eight-month competition. These firms will be selected by the city in June, and their designs will be voted by the jury in December before being brought to the City Council for final consideration in January 2024.

Teams will be encouraged to use nature-based features that use a mix of sand retention strategies that could include but are not limited to dunes, cobble berms, headlands and reefs.

The winning team will receive $100,000 and will continue to work on the fi-

In addition to the design competition, the second phase also includes finding an offshore sand source that is easier to excavate and replenish the beaches with sand.

SOS also had a hand in pushing the city to move forward with hiring a coastal zone administrator to oversee all of the work being done on the city’s coastline. Last year, the city hired Jayme Timberlake as its newly established coastal zone administrator. She previously served in the same position for Encinitas.

Walker and Ashton said SOS regularly speaks with Timberlake as well as City Manager Jonathan Borrego about sand issues in Oceanside.

“It’s remarkable to see all the work she’s done,”

SAVE OCEANSIDE SAND President Bob Ashton measures a transect along Oceanside’s coastline. Ashton’s measurements provide data to Scripps Institution of Oceanography showing how much sand has moved since the previous month.

Photo by Samantha Nelson

CONNOR MACK of the Scripps Institution of Oceanography, left, and Bob Ashton of Save Oceanside Sand measure the height of sand along Oceanside’s beaches. Photo by Samantha Nelson

BUCCANEER BEACH is shown completely without sand in 2021. The City of Oceanside is exploring options to keep sand on local beaches. Photo by Samantha Nelson

We feel like we’ve accomplished a lot. We’ve put a flame under the chairs of the city staff and council by urging them that something needs to be done for our beaches.”

Bob Ashton President, Save Oceanside Sand

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San Diego Top Tech Awards

Tickets are now on sale

Mark your calendar because the 2023 Top Tech Awards returns this fall and will once again be held at the Del Mar Fairgrounds.

Presented by Cox Business, the Top Tech Awards event recognizes and celebrates San Diego’s technology leaders and innovators for their many contributions locally, regionally and beyond. This not-to-bemissed event will take place from 4-7 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 13 at San Diego’s newest mid-size venue, THE SOUND at the Del Mar Fairgrounds

“We couldn’t be more excited to be presenting the 16th Annual Top Tech Awards,” said Jodi Duva, California Vice President for Cox Business. “I look forward to this event every year. We’re rising to the occasion once again this year and are planning some surprises to honor our innovators and their endless impact on the industry, our region, and the world.”

Community members are invited to join the annual awards ceremony and celebration, which will include tacos, craft beer, music, dancing, and more. It will also provide opportunities to meet and network with San Diego’s most innovative leaders in technology.

Since 2008, Cox Business, the commercial division of Cox Communications, has lauded the incredible information technology innovators in San Diego. The event pays homage to the abundance of talent in the San Diego community, celebrating the change-makers and visionaries who take risks and implement new cutting-edge

technologies, all in the name of making their organizations and the communities they serve more connected and successful.

The Top Tech Awards, held in both San Diego and Las Vegas, has honored more than 2,000 tech leaders and hosted more than 20,000 attendees. A Top Tech Award is regarded as a mark of superlative creativity, planning, and execution in technology.

EVENT DETAILS

16th Annual Top Tech Awards

Wednesday, Sept. 13 4-7 p.m.

THE SOUND at Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd.

TICKET PRICING:

• Early Bird: $100 (through July 10)

• General: $125 (July 11-Sept. 12)

• Day Of: $150

Each ticket will include admission to network with San Diego tech leaders, hosted beer, wine, and soft drinks, hosted appetizers and desserts, entertainment, and viewing of the awards program.

ABOUT COX BUSINESS

The commercial division of Cox Communications, Cox Business provides voice, data, and video services for more than 355,000 small and regional businesses nationwide, including health care providers; K−12 and higher education; financial institutions; and federal, state, and local government organizations. The organization also serves most of the top-tier wireless and wireline telecommunications carriers in the U.S. through its wholesale division. For more information, please visit www.coxbusiness.com.

Lost pets can find their way home

A little peace of mind goes a long way, and that’s why San Diego Humane Society wants to remind you that May is Microchip Your Pet Month.

It’s the perfect time to take stock of all the ways you can protect your pet and greatly increase your chances of reuniting with them should they ever become lost.

"Losing a pet is a stressful, scary and sometimes a costly experience," said Dr. Gary Weitzman, president and CEO of San Diego Humane Society. "One in three pets will become lost during their lifetime. Those odds are far too high to put off implementing these protective measures.”

It all starts with the basics: a well-fitting collar with an ID tag. This is essential, even for pets who remain primarily indoors or in fenced yards. Make sure your contact information is always up-to-date, and even if you don’t have tags, writing

your phone number in permanent marker directly on a collar can make a difference!

Microchipping is another important step we can take to make our pets easily identifiable if they’re found by someone else. A tiny chip (the size of a grain of rice) containing a unique identification number is placed under the skin of your pet in a quick and painless procedure. Animal shelters and veterinarians can scan for the presence of a microchip. Your contact information will show up, making it easy to identify the lost pet and reunite them with you.

A third piece of protection for your pet is their license, which is not only required by law, but gives you additional protection. Microchips and licenses serve as supplemental methods of identification to collars and tags, which — while still critical — can fall off or become lost. They can also help protect your pet from

p.m. May 13 at San Diego Botanic Garden, 300 Quail Gardens Dr, Encinitas.

MOTHER’S DAY FAIR

100 makers of art, food, drink and music May 13 and May 14. 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. May 13 at San Diego Made Factdory, 2031 Commercial St, San Diego.

VISTA HISTORICAL SOCIETY

Reservations required. $50 per person, by phoning (760) 630-0444, or e-mail at vistahistorical@gmail. com. 11 a.m. at Shadowridge Golf Club, 1980 Gateway Dr, Vista.

ART GLASS SHOW, SALE

This show is the largest Art Glass show in Southern California and is all about your local Art. You will see beautiful art representing many techniques, including blown, fused, mosaics and more. Spanish Village Art Center, 1770 Village Pl, San Diego.

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San Diego Loyal hosts Rio Grande Valley at 7 p.m. on May 13. Tickets on sale now from $15 to $70.Torero Stadium, 5998 Alcala Park, San Diego.

May 14

MOTHER'S DAY TEA

Spend the afternoon sipping tea with an array of tea selections paired with finger sandwiches and pastries. Make a succulent gift for mom. $125, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 14 at Fairmont Grand Lobby, 5300 Grand del Mar Ct, San Diego.

MILITARY MATINEE

May 18

FARM FILM & MUSIC SERIES

Offering new ways for the community to learn about the environment. 7 to 10 p.m. May 18 at Coastal Roots Farm, 441 Saxony Rd, Encinitas.

ENCINITAS CRUISE NIGHTS

The Encinitas 101 MainStreet Association announces its 24th annual Encinitas Cruise Nights. The series is held on the third Thursday of May through September. 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. May 18 at Downtown Encinitas, S Coast Highway 101, Encinitas.

ENCINITAS BOOK LAUNCH

Encinitas resident Laing Rikkers launches “Morning Leaves,” a poetry book to help navigate grief following the loss of her sister who suffered from Obstructive Sleep Apnea. 6 to 8 p.m. May 18 at Encinitas Library, 540 Cornish Dr, Encinitas.

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Get your body moving and grooving! Classes are $15 per session and are available every Thursday from 9:20 am - 10 am. $15, 9:15 to 10 a.m. May 18 at OTC Studio 219, 219 N Coast Hwy, Oceanside.

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New classes are available at OTC Studio 219!. $15, 8:15 to 9:15 a.m. May 18 at OTC Studio 219, 219 N Coast Hwy, Oceanside.

SUCCULENT WREATH CLASS

There is romance, fantasy, love and loss but a way forward. $18-$22, 8 p.m. at Point Loma Playhouse, 3035 Talbot St, San Diego.

AAPI HERITAGE DINNER

The Cottage La Jolla is set to host a pop-up dining event on Friday, May 19, in honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. $85, 6 to 9 p.m. May 19 at The Cottage, 7702 Fay Ave, La Jolla.

May 20

PICKLEBALL TOURNAMENT

Vista Community Clinic is hosting its Inaugural Pickleball Tournament “Dinks and Drinks” Fundraiser. To sign up, contact Betsy Heightman at betsy@vcc.org. 5 to 8 p.m. May 20 at Bobby Riggs Racket & Paddle, 875 Santa Fe Dr, Encinitas.

ENDANGERED SPECIES DAY

Join the fun and educational activities at this year’s Endangered Species Day. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 20 at Buena Vista Nature Center, 2202 S Coast Hwy, Oceanside.

FIESTA DEL SOL

North County’s favorite annual free festival returns to Solana Beach May 20 and May 21. 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. May 20 at Fletcher Cove Beach Park, 111 S Sierra Ave, Solana Beach.

MENTAL HEALTH & GOLF

theft, giving you recourse to reclaim your pet if it is found in someone else’s possession.

San Diego Humane Society provides licensing services for all pet owners in their jurisdiction, as well as affordable microchipping clinics. These one-time expenses can save pet owners both time and money spent on searching for a lost pet or paying reclamation fees — and the peace of mind will last for the rest of your pet’s life.

If you do lose a pet, text LOST to 858-SAN-LOST (858-726-5678) to access San Diego Humane Society’s Lost2Found automated texting service, which provides valuable tips to help in your search. But most importantly, make sure you have taken all the proper steps to protect your pet and ensure they can be identified if they are found as a stray.

For more helpful resources, visit sdhumane.org/ protect.

Join Oceanside Theatre Company for our Military Matinee on at 2 p.m. on Sunday, May 14, as we honor our local veterans and members of the military. As a nonprofit organization dedicated to bringing arts and culture to North County, we are proud to offer two free tickets per military ID for this special performance. Prices range from Free to $45, Oceanside Theatre Company, 217 N.Coast Hwy, Oceanside.

JAZZ EVENSONG

Traditional Anglican Evensong with American Jazz at its finest, in the heart of Carlsbad Village. 4 to 5:30 p.m. May 14 at St. Michael’s-by-the-Sea Episcopal Church, 2775 Carlsbad Blvd, Carlsbad.

May 16

VINYASA YOGA CLASSES

New classes are available at OTC Studio 219!. $15, 8:15 to 9:15 a.m. May. 16 at OTC Studio 219, 219 N Coast Hwy, Oceanside.

CATHOLIC WIDOWS DINNER

We love to get together to share our love for food, drink and company. Why not join us for some casual Italian fare in Torrey Highlands. 5 p.m. at Vittorio’s Italian Trattoria, 7875 Highland Village Pl, San Diego.

Create your own decoration with a variety of succulent cuttings from the garden. All materials are provided but bring small clippers or scissors. Register by May 11. $56, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. May 18 at San Diego Botanic Garden, 300 Quail Gardens Dr, Encinitas.

May 19

BRIGHTFEATHER DUO

Brightfeather Duo with Benjamin Hoffman, violin and Irene Kim, piano. $20, 7:30 p.m. at Encinitas Library, 540 Cornish Dr, Encinitas.

NERD COMEDY NIGHT

Clever comedy and a smart audience make this Carlsbad tradition one-ofa-kind. $15, 7 p.m. at Harding Community Center, 3096 Harding St, Carlsbad.

'DESTINY OF DESIRE'

“Destiny of Desire,” an unapologetic Telenovela for the stage, plays through June 25. For showtimes, visit TheOldGlobe.org. $29, 8 p.m. at Old Globe Theater, 1363 Old Globe Way, San Diego.

SPRING BALLET

A zany, wild, and melodious ballet journey down the rabbit hole. $27.50, 2 p.m. at Performing Arts Workshop, 1465 Encinitas Blvd, Encinitas.

‘ROSE & WALSH’

Neil Simon’s last play. A touch of Mr Simon's heartfelt humor is just what is needed in this time of recovering from COVID..

In partnership with the Rotary Club of San Marcos, Goat for Joe raises funds for suicide prevention and mental health awareness, and TrueCare’s Behavioral Health Division is the primary beneficiary of the proceeds. Mental Health Fair near Driving Range: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Shot Gun Start at 1 p.m.; Live Band, Silent Auction and Dinner starting at 6 to 8 p.m. Goat Hill Park Golf Club, 2323 Goat Hill Dr, Oceanside.

REMEMBERING HERB MEYER

A Celebration of Life will be held for legendary coach Herb Meyer. Keynote speakers include John Carroll and Ed Burke. The family invites everyone to attend. 3 to 5 p.m. May 20 at Herb Meyer Football Stadium, 400 Rancho del Oro Dr, Oceanside.

'SINGIN' IN THE RAIN'

The musical will run at the New Village Arts Theatre through July 2. $30, 7:30 p.m. at New Village Arts Theatre, 2787 State St, Carlsbad.

CALL FOR ARTISTS

Call for artists for the May Off Track Gallery Bi-Annual Small Image Show. Enter at 5 p.m. at Off Track Gallery, 937 S Coast Highway 101, Encinitas.

BUBBLE UP! REIMAGINED

One of the primary ways we generate support to provide rigorous science programming to kids in the City Heights community is through our annual fundraiser – the Bubble Up! Gala. $500-$5000, 6 p.m. at Park Hyatt Aviara Resort, 7100 Aviara Resort Dr, Carlsbad.

2023 TOP TECH AWARDS will once again be held at the Del Mar Fairgrounds. Courtesy photo

The ongoing adventures of Giles Finlayson

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“Life is a great adventure, or nothing at all.”

—Helen Keller

Ifirst met Giles Finlayson at Hookipa Park in Maui in 1969. There wasn’t much surf that day, but we paddled out anyway before retiring to the shade of the pavilion to talk about the places we had surfed and the mutual friends we met along the way. Giles was a gifted goofyfoot surfer who seemed to enjoy every little section of whatever wave he rode. After a few months in Maui, we lost touch, and it wasn’t until 1973 that his name came up again through California-to-Australia transplant Jim Machado who smiled when I said I knew him.

Upon returning to Encinitas in the mid-1970s I again caught up with Giles. I realized by then that our encounters would be brief since we were covering a lot of territory in those days. Like that, he vanished like a vapor and over the years I heard rumblings of his whereabouts: Mexico, Fiji, Indonesia and beyond.

He probably won’t like me saying this, but he had

become something of an underground surf legend, sailing around the world mostly alone on his 40-foot sloop, always several steps ahead of the maddening crowd.

A few years ago, I checked Facebook to find a photo he had taken of his boat anchored in a beautiful tranquil bay that was empty of people. True to his pledge to never exploit secret spots, the caption simply, “Seek and you will find.”

Giles is often far from home, but anyone who knows him will tell you that he is at home anytime he is in or near the water. It’s as if his sense of adventure, and his kind, honest spirit guides him into places where most of us fear to tread.

Stories of his narrow escapes themselves are worthy of feature films, which, ironically, is a world he was born into.

I recently visited Giles

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in his part-time home in Leucadia. There I received a fuller glimpse of his life. Photos of boats and Hollywood royalty, notably Bette Davis and Walt Disney, who wrote a paragraph to a then very young Giles, decorate the walls.

For a time, the family lived next door to movie star David Niven, who had moved from England to Hollywood around the same time as Giles’ father, who was also a leading man.

But Giles hardly mentions his Hollywood roots, or even his early surfing days. He is laser focused on the present and a future where undiscovered waves of wonder break on tiny atolls deep in the heart of the South Pacific.

That, his wife, his friends, a seaworthy boat and some hard-earned stories are all he needs to have the best life imaginable.

Eco-activist Rob Greenfield has stopped using toilet paper, and he wants you to, too. People reported on May 4 that Greenfield is touring the country as part of his Grow Your Own Toilet Paper Initiative, introducing people to the blue spur flower plant. The leaves are “soft as can be,” he said. “They’re durable. I call them the Charmin of the garden.” Greenfield sets up a compost toilet in a busy area and gives his spiel: “Hey, did you know you can grow your own toilet paper? I want to show people that another way is possible. We just buy (toilet paper) at the store and we never think twice about it.” Each leaf is about the size of a piece of toilet paper, and the plant supplies an abundance of them. They can’t be flushed, but they can be thrown in the trash or buried in the yard. Passersby who get sucked in will also hear Greenfield’s views on composting human waste rather than using flush toilets. [People, 5/4/2023]

Field Report

Nina Jochnowitz was alerted on April 26 by a fellow citizen in Old Bridge, New Jersey, about an odd deposit near a stream, NJ.com reported. When Jochnowitz investigated, she found 500 pounds of cooked pasta — spaghet-

ti, ziti and elbow macaroni — dumped along a 25-foot-wide area. She posted photos on Facebook and alerted the town administrator and public works department, and two days later, the carb-y mess had been cleaned up. Jochnowitz pointedly remarked that Old Bridge is the only town in the county without bulk garbage pickup. Days later, the mystery of the pasta’s origin was solved: A man moving out of his mother’s home after her death discovered a stockpile of dry noodles and allegedly dumped them there. A weekend’s worth of heavy rains softened the pasta, making it look as if it had been cooked. Old Bridge’s mayor declared no harm, no foul, and the few stray noodles left on the ground are the only sign of the great pasta caper. [NJ. com, 5/4/2023]

Fine Points of the Law

The Ohio Supreme Court ruled on May 3 that a man who was serving eight to 12 years in prison did not, after all, commit a burglary. In September 2020, Donald Bertram approached the home of Timothy Huff as Huff was working in his yard, The Columbus Dispatch reported. Bertram walked into Huff’s open garage, picked up a $500 leaf blower, got in his car and drove away. But the court said that because Bertram committed the act without “force, stealth or deception,” it wasn’t a

burglary. Instead, justices told Scioto County Common Pleas Court that he could be charged with misdemeanor criminal trespassing. Sentences for misdemeanors typically result in less than a year in jail. [Columbus Dispatch, 5/3/2023]

Recurring Theme

It’s happened again. Minnesota state Sen. Calvin Bahr of East Bethel garnered some unwanted attention on May 1 after he cast a vote via Zoom — camera on, lying shirtless in bed with, inexplicably, an “I’m Just a Bill” character from “Schoolhouse Rock!” on the wall behind him. The Associated Press reported that immediately after casting his vote, Bahr switched off his camera. [Associated Press, 5/2/2023]

Suspicions Confirmed

On April 29 in Groningen, the Netherlands, police pulled over a driver who had mowed down a post on a sidewalk, Oddity Central reported. The unnamed 35-yearold man refused a breath test, but he did produce a Ukrainian driver’s license with a familiar name and photo: Boris Johnson, the former prime minister of the United Kingdom. The license had Johnson’s correct date of birth but had an expiration date of 3000. Apparently, such fake licenses are popular at Ukrainian souvenir shops. [Oddity Central, 5/2/2023]

GILES FINLAYSON aboard the boat he’s traveled the world in, the Petrel. Photo by Chris Ahrens

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When not outdoors, Scottsdale museums worth a visit

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Arizona’s big draw in the spring is undoubtedly the great outdoors, but when it’s time to take refuge from the sun, three Scottsdale-area museums will make you glad you spend a bit of time indoors.

Wonderspaces: I score low on the creativity index, so confronted with an entire wall of whiteboard that demands some imagination to contribute, I am feeling less than.

This ginormous, create-your-own-artwork canvas, called “Rules” by Mexico City artist Paola Ibarra Llano, is just one of the immersive, interactive exhibits that visitors encounter at the museum, situated in Scottsdale’s Fashion Square.

A greeter explains that there will be no explanation as to the artists’ purposes or messages; these will be left up to the eyes and brains of the beholders. (The museum’s full bar may help with this.)

I eventually get friendly with a cartful of colorful masking tape and make a statement on the whiteboard.

It’s difficult to be a pas-

sive observer when many of the exhibits are humorous, intriguing and so much fun.

Don’t miss “Portraits in Pink, Blue, and Silver,” an interactive, kinetic artwork that uses magnets and magic to capture, record and play back all your crazy moves.

Musical Instrument Museum: This unexpectedly grand space, opened in 2010, puts strange and wonderful instruments from the world and ancient

cultures under the same roof as the artifacts of contemporary artists.

On display: A grand piano that belonged to France’s King Louis XIV (1638-1715), and Prince’s purple baby grand; a guitarra española made in Portugal (c. 1590), the oldest full-sized guitar in existence, and the guitars of Elvis, Taylor Swift, Johnny Cash, John Denver, Eric Clapton and Jimi Hendrix; and an Iranian “zendegi” kamancheh (bowed spike

lute) made in the mid1700s, and a barrel organ from the late 1800s.

“Music speaks to every person around the world in a different way and we strive to represent that,” says Sydney Rich, the museum’s media relations specialist. “Beyond the geographical representation, any art, history, music, craftsmanship, or global culture aficionado will find something remarkable about MIM.”

Kids and adults will

love the Experience Gallery, where visitors can strum, bang and beat familiar and unfamiliar instruments.

Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art: Architects and builders masterfully connected concrete, galvanized metal and textured glass to transform a former movie theater into a stunning 18,500 square feet of exhibit space.

Opened in 1999, the museum works with both established and emerging artists, according to Director Jennifer McCabe, and exhibitions “focus on diversity, equity, cross-cultural dialogue and inclusion.”

Our visit was enhanced by volunteer docents who

complemented the information on the artwork’s signage. The spaciousness of the four galleries makes it easy to fully take in the large-scale installations and appreciate the building itself.

A quick walk northeast will bring you to the pop-culture, iconic “LOVE” sculpture by Robert Indiana.

Made of polychromed aluminum (the original was steel and lives in an Indianapolis museum), Scottsdale purchased its sculpture (one of 50) in 2002. Impossible not to take a selfie at this landmark. For more discussion and photos, visit www.facebook.com/elouise.ondash.

SCOTTSDALE’S ‘LOVE’ sculpture, by artist Robert Indiana, is one of 50 in cities around the world. It sits in a park just steps from the Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art, a masterfully converted movie theater that aims to include the works of artists from all backgrounds and ethnicities. Photo by E’Louise Ondash

VISITORS TO Wonderspaces, in Scottsdale’s Fashion Square, are asked to contribute to the creation of a giant work of art on a whiteboard called “Rules” by Mexican artist Paola Ibarra Llano. Photo by Yadira Villarreal