The Coast News, September 15, 2023

Cities ramp up bike safety enforcement

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Boy shot in arm after pulling gun on police

By City News Service

CARLSBAD — A 16-year-old boy was shot in the right arm by Carlsbad police early Saturday morning after turning toward officers with a gun that he pulled from under a truck seat, authorities said.

Paramedics rushed the teenager to a hospital, where he was expected to survive his injuries, said San Diego police Lt. Jud Campbell.

He was with an adult

Del Mar probing council

City investigates alleged misconduct amid Quirk protests

By Laura Place

DEL MAR — City officials have authorized an investigation into alleged misconduct by an unidentified elected official on the Del Mar City Council amidst criticism from Deputy Mayor Dan Quirk about how the city handles discussions about a street repair project.

The alleged conduct includes public disclosure of confidential closed session information and “potential violation of city code, policies and contractual obligations related to interactions with the city manager, city staff and third-party consultants,” City Attorney Leslie Devaney said at the council’s Sept. 5 meeting.

and three other teenagers in a truck parked in a dirt lot near Carlsbad Boulevard and Palomar Airport Road. Officers contacted them at about 12:45 a.m., who noticed alcoholic beverages inside the vehicle, Campbell said.

The 16-year-old was sitting in the front passenger seat and exited the vehicle before being asked. He allegedly began reach-

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Devaney declined to share which council member is at the center of the inquiry due to the sensitive nature of the investigation, which she said will be led by a third-party investigator and hopefully be completed within 60 days.

“There isn’t an expected time frame on the investigation since the investigator needs to schedule interviews and conduct the independent investigations,” Devaney

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The Del Mar Wine & Food Festival, a six-day event highlighting the San Diego region’s culinary scene, wrapped up last weekend after drawing thousands of foodies and wine enthusiasts in its debut. Story on 17. Photo by Laura Place

ELIZABETH BERNARD, 72, of San Juan Capistrano, holds up a gold medal after winning her age division in the 10K run at last year’s Moonlight Beach Fun Run. This year’s event, now called the Encinitas Beach Run, features 5K, 10K and Kids K races and kicks off Sept. 17 at Moonlight Beach. More on 11.

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Interfaith’s Haven House temporarily moves to Turk Center

Escondido pulls

HUD funding from city’s only shelter

By Samantha Nelson ESCONDIDO

— With a looming $1 million shortfall in operating funds, Haven House, the city’s only homeless shelter, is temporarily moving across the street to its sister recuperative care facility while its parent nonprofit searches for a long-term solution.

Interfaith Community Services held a community forum on Sept. 8 to inform the public of Haven House’s move to the Abraham and Lillian Turk Recuperative Care Center, which CEO Greg Anglea said would take place in the next few weeks.

Haven House is a 49bed, low-barrier shelter located in Interfaith’s Betty and Melvin Cohn Center at 550 W. Washington Avenue. Although Interfaith has been sheltering homeless individuals for more than 40 years, the shelter only operated during the winter months until 2016 when it transitioned to a year-round, overnight-only shelter.

Then, during the COVID-19 pandemic, Haven House switched from overnight-only to 24/7 care, providing access beyond just a one-night stay for its inhabitants.

Prior to offering 24/7 access, Haven House’s annual operating budget was $600,000. The budget has jumped to approximately $1.1 million after the expansion. Last year, Interfaith received $400,000 in one-time COVID-19 relief funding from the city of Escondido for its Haven House expansion.

Interfaith has also received around $50,000 annually from the city’s Community Development Block Grant funds, which comes from the U.S. Housing and Urban Development, or HUD, to provide resources for housing, homelessness, prevention and services for low-income households.

This year is the first time in over a decade that the city did not provide CDBG funding to Interfaith for its homeless shelter.

Funds are cut

According to Anglea, city staff informed Interfaith the City Council’s homelessness subcommittee — comprised only of Mayor Dane White and Deputy Mayor Joe Garcia

— that the nonprofit was not chosen this year for funding because only 60% of Haven House residents were from Escondido.

City Clerk Zack Beck said the ad-hoc subcommittee has held six internal meetings this year to gather data and plans to hold public meetings soon to gather community input.

Instead, that money went to The Alabaster Jar Project, a San Diego-based organization located south of Escondido and the community of Rancho Bernardo, which offers transitional housing for human trafficking survivors.

Although neither the mayor, who has publicly stated he was once homeless and addicted to drugs, nor any of the other council members were present at the Sept. 8 forum, Anglea noted they only received a few days’ notice and couldn’t make it due to conflicting schedules. At the time, White was at the SANDAG meeting.

Without additional revenues from Covid relief and CDBG funds, as well as what Anglea called “an unwillingness to invest in low barrier shelters” by local governments and the community, Interfaith is missing nearly all the necessary funding to sustain Haven House in its current model.

Short-term solution

The Turk Center, which opened earlier this year, is a repurposed 77-room hotel offering 106 beds for homeless individuals who are recovering from hospital stays due to varying physical and mental illnesses. Interfaith originally ran the program out of its Hawthorne Veteran and Family Resource Center, which is set to become the home of the nonprofit organization’s new shelter for single women and families.

Currently, less than 40 beds are occupied in the new recuperative care center as Interfaith slowly builds the program. In

unhindered access is the most humane way of helping people struggling with homelessness by meeting people where they are, those who favor high-barrier shelters argue low-barrier shelters encourage bad behavior and residents need sobriety and stricter rules.

Interfaith’s Haven House is low-barrier, but the nonprofit also offers case management, substance-use treatment, morning meals, daily showers, vocational training and other basic needs.

Interfaith Chief Program Officer Filipa Rios said it is less challenging to work with people struggling with addiction and other issues once they're sheltered.

to the new Oceanside Navigation Center.

Lack

of shelters

Anglea said there are currently only 99 low-barrier beds for approximately 2,000 homeless people in North County. Those numbers include La Posada de Guadalupe in Carlsbad, a 50-bed shelter for single men, and Haven House.

However, the number of beds may soon grow. Last year, the city of Carlsbad received a $2 million grant from the county to expand its shelter by 30 to 50 beds to serve women and families with children. Additionally, the cities of Encinitas and Vista are pooling resources for a master lease on a property that would operate 24 shelter beds.

the meantime, the extra empty space will host Haven House where more adequate staffing levels are available — at least for now.

“We anticipate being able to help more people through this change… but it’s not a forever solution,” Anglea said. “If we cannot identify a long-term solution that provides a higher level of care and dignified locations for that care, then we will not be able to provide continued general shelter.”

Anglea noted that the $1 million shortfall is the biggest shortfall the agency has experienced thus far. He also said he does not anticipate the Haven House move to affect the recuperative care center’s growth but does expect the center to eventually need the beds temporarily taken by Haven House.

Low vs. high

The first in several community forums also served to educate the public about homelessness, including discussing misconceptions about homelessness and the importance of low-barrier shelter access.

The region continues to debate whether low-barrier or high-barrier shelters are the better option. Low-barrier shelters have limited or minimal requirements for entry. High-barrier shelters place limitations such as sobriety, curfews, church attendance, program participation and identification requirements, which can immediately disqualify many potential candidates.

While proponents of low-barrier shelters believe

“Whether it be to a shelter bed or recuperative care, we want to get someone inside so we can work with them,” Rios said. “It’s much easier to work with someone once they’re indoors.”

Interfaith also partners with several other North County cities to provide services, including its partnership with the Oceanside Homeless Outreach Team, and agencies like the San Diego Rescue Mission, which refers its shelter residents in need of medical detoxing services

The Oceanside Navigation Center, which officially opened within the last few weeks, provides another 50 shelter beds for the region. Although the navigation center refers to itself as low-barrier, it does require its residents to be sober, and Anglea said it's not considered low-barrier by the nonprofit’s definition of the term.

Beyond those lower-barrier shelters, Operation HOPE-North County offers a 45-bed high-barrier shelter for single women and families.

GREG ANGLEA, CEO of Interfaith Community Services, speaks during a Sept. 8 forum on regional homelessness. Interfaith will temporarily move its Haven House shelter to a sister facility across the street after the city pulled HUD funding.

Photo by Samantha Nelson

RESIDENTS DISCUSS homelessness during a Sept. 8 community forum in Escondido. Courtesy photo/Interfaith

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California cops’ winning summer

Things were looking negative for individual police officers and police forces in California earlier this year.

Job vacancies piled up, state Attorney General Rob Bonta seemingly launched constant brutality investigations and there was copious negative publicity about so-called capture-and-release of shoplifters and other misdemeanor suspects.

New rules also compelled most police to wear body cameras tracking almost every move they make.

All this has been fallout from the police killing of the African American George Floyd in Minneapolis in 2020.

2023’s wild weather sends stark warning

By AJ van de Ven

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We are living in weird weather times.

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ly we’d be about to hit the peak of wildfire season, those dangerous months of September and October, where fuel is at its driest after a hot summer and the potential for sudden blazes is extremely high.

But things are a little different this year.

We’ve just experienced Tropical Storm Hilary, the

This was definitely unexpected, and consequently very hard to plan for.

Then there’s the spate of wildfires in Canada between May and July which covered parts of the country and the northern U.S. in eerie, toxic smoke.

Nearly 34 million acres have burned in Canada this wildfire season, an ominous record.

Certainly, the images of the sky turning orange and red above New York

Our 2023 rainfall, and the impact of Tropical Storm Hilary, may have reduced our wildfire risk temporarily.

But it increases our risk of complacency.

The Santa Ana winds can rapidly change things, too, quickly parching vegetation and creating the drier conditions in which wildfires thrive.

The truth is, we now need to be on year-round alert mode: for fires, for flooding, for snap freezes

But late summer brought a fast turnabout for law officers in many places.

Begin with recruiting bonuses and starting salaries. As vacancies stared them in the face and police response times climbed, many cities began offering large sums to new recruits who complete training and become sworn peace officers.

San Francisco now hands out $5,000 signing bonuses and has raised entry-level pay to about $108,000. Richmond police won a labor contract giving them raises of 20% over the next two years. Los Angeles police are on the verge of a new pact that will increase starting pay by 13%.

Incentives also include free gym memberships and dry cleaning for uniforms in many cities. But the richest benefits for rookie cops are coming in Alameda, whose force had vacancies in about one-third of its authorized positions just last spring.

that when a Merced officer testified he had opened containers in a motel room accidentally, while in fact they could not have opened without being deliberately unzipped, it was not automatic grounds for dismissal.

“Whether termination was an abuse of (police department discretion) should be (up to) the trial court,” Poochigian wrote. So the cop’s lying about how he came to open containers without a warrant, the judges ruled, was not necessarily grounds for dismissal.

Mere days later, a panel of the federal Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that a policeman who shot a naked man allegedly trespassing in a gym locker room was not personally liable for killing the man, but was protected by “qualified immunity,” which shields police from personal responsibility when they do not violate “clearly established law.”

first tropical storm to hit Southern California in 84 years.

The storm brought flooding, power outages, mudslides, downed trees and high winds as the storm raged through the Baja peninsula and north to us here.

We had more rain fall here than on any other August day on record.

Just weeks earlier, we witnessed almost unimaginable devastation as fires tore through Maui, with more than 100 lives lost, families left grieving and bereft, while homes and businesses were destroyed.

It was the deadliest U.S. wildfire in more than a century. The combination of extremely low rainfall and powerful winds created the conditions for this destruction, in an environment where fires of this severity are almost entirely

City in June carried menacing apocalyptic undertones.

For years we’ve been warned by scientists that our climate is changing. They’ve told us that these extreme weather events will occur more often.

And now, we can see for ourselves that it’s happening.

In the Netflix movie “Don’t Look Up,” people ignored the warnings of scientists as a comet approached that would destroy human civilization.

It was a not-veryveiled allegory for the danger of climate change, and our propensity to ignore the science if it feels inconvenient for us.

The evidence of this summer is that we can’t afford to ignore our climate crisis.

We now need to be prepared for extreme weather events at any time of year.

even in places where that has never happened before.

It’s our responsibility to keep updated on weather conditions, and to prepare the environments in which we live and work to be ready for extreme events.

We also need to let those who represent us in government know that these are things that matter to us; that we are worried about the impact of climate change, for ourselves and for our children; and that efforts to reduce that impact need to be a priority.

Our future depends on it.

A.J. van de Ven is president of Carlsbad-based smart irrigation company Calsense and a board member of the nonprofit EcoLife Conservation.

Money changed this quickly. Jobs are no longer going begging since the city council of the Oakland suburb authorized $75,000 enlistment bonuses and a base salary starting at $110,000 yearly, not including overtime.

Then came the courts. Led by judicial appointees of ex-President George W. Bush and ex-Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, both federal and state courts have lately expanded police privilege. The recent decisions may eventually be reversed, but for now, they’ve handed police officers vast new license.

First came the state’s Fresno-based 5th District Court of Appeal, where a three-judge panel ruled early this fall that committing documented perjury as a sworn witness may not be enough to guarantee a cop’s firing.

The 2-1 decision authored by Presiding Justice Charles Poochigian, a former Republican state senator named to the bench by Schwarznegger, held

The panel originally ruled last spring that circumstances of the shooting should leave the policeman liable to pay damages for the fatal shooting, but one of the original panel members resigned from the bench before that decision became final. When a George W. Bush appointee replaced that judge, the newly shaped panel first voted to vacate the original ruling, then to reverse it. In both cases, dissenting judges were appointees of Democrats, and the majorities were named by Republicans. Both decisions stand a strong chance of being reversed on further appeals, the perjury result possibly by the state Supreme Court and the “qualified immunity” ruling by an 11-judge “en banc” panel of the Ninth District.

In both cases, the political leanings of the judges involved — not the facts — appeared to be major factors. Republicans voted to give police more leeway and more protection from responsibility for their actions, while Democrats voted to be tougher on them.

At least for the moment, both decisions remain on the books, giving law enforcement more legal shielding than officers had lately appeared to possess.

All of which has made the last few weeks the most relaxed time in several years for police in California.

For years we’ve been warned by scientists that our climate is changing. They’ve told us extreme weather events will occur more often. And now, we can see for ourselves that it’s happening.

Historic Encinitas trees earn 'heritage grove' status

By Abigail Sourwine ENCINITAS

— The Encinitas Planning Commission approved a request to name a group of mature Torrey pine trees along Melba Road a “heritage grove” during its Sept. 7 meeting.

To earn the city’s heritage designation, a tree must be one of the oldest and largest of its unique species, have historical significance or be a defining feature of a neighborhood.

In January, the Planning Commission amended the Municipal Tree Ordinance to include a “heritage grove” title for a group of trees that collectively meet the criteria. Each tree identified

As part of the Urban Forest Management Program’s goals to protect urban forests and heritage trees, the classifications restrict tree removal and direct caution during construction projects.

The newly established heritage grove consists of five Torrey pines, a rare pine

species and hallmark of the San Diego area. As some of the tallest along Melba Road, the city found they are a defining feature of the neighborhood.

Only five of the proposed 14 trees were approved, with private property being the primary reason for denial. Trees on private property require approval from the property

owner to receive the designation, which was the main hangup last year.

However, the new “heritage grove” status gave residents a unique opportunity to apply.

In her research for the application, applicant Jeryl Anne Kessler found aerial photos from the 1920s and ’30s showing Torrey pines in the same area.

Aldi opening in San Marcos

By Laura Place

Shoppers in San Marcos will have another lowprice option for groceries by the end of the year as discount grocery store chain Aldi prepares to open a new location at Rancho San Marcos Village.

Residents have eagerly awaited the store’s arrival since early 2022, when it was shared that Aldi would be moving into the former Vons site at the intersection of Rancho Santa Fe Road and San Marcos Boulevard. However, the opening has been repeatedly pushed back since the spring.

According to the San Marcos officials, the retailer is waiting for an electrical switchgear.

Aldi spokesperson Johnathan Folino said the store has no firm opening date at this point, but things are getting close.

“We are excited to confirm we are planning to open a San Marcos store in the coming months,” Folino said. “In the coming weeks, we’ll ensure all equipment and technology are running properly and begin stocking the shelves for the Grand Opening.”

The shopping complex

also contains restaurants like Eugenio Italian Ristorante, a Planet Fitness location and various business offices.

This Aldi location will be the newest of nearly 100 stores recently opened throughout California, in addition to others in Vista, Escondido, Oceanside and Encinitas.

“When it comes to choosing new store locations, we carefully consider several factors. Bottom line, we look for convenient locations for our customers that can support high traffic volume daily. We are happy to continue serving California shoppers with an additional

Authorities ID scuba diver who drowned at La Jolla Cove

By City News Service

SAN DIEGO — Authorities have publicly identified a Nebraska man who died last weekend after suffering a heart attack while scuba diving at La Jolla Cove.

Jared Schreck, 44, was on a group dive in the coastal inlet adjacent to Point La Jolla when he became separated from his companions Sunday morning, according to the San Diego County Medical Examiner’s Office.

Searchers found him

underwater without his breathing regulator in his mouth and pulled him to shore, the agency reported.

Lifeguards tried in vain to revive Schreck prior to the arrival of paramedics, who took over the lifesaving attempts and took him to Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, where he was pronounced dead.

An autopsy determined that Schreck died of drowning and heart failure due to atherosclerotic coronary artery disease.

At the time, Anton van Amersfoort, a prominent Encinitas resident, owned 80 acres that included the original botanical gardens. The trees on Melba Road today are not those originals, planted only as early as the 1980s, but Kessler said the history adds to their significance today.

“At times, we have taken these beautiful sacred

trees for granted because we did not know that they could be threatened, but we want to correct and protect them now,” Kesler’s application reads.

Last year, residents learned the Torrey Crest project, a proposed development of 30 single-family homes on a 7-acre parcel between Melba Road and Oak Crest Middle School,

would necessitate the removal of 172 trees in the area.

Brian Staver, a manager at developer Torrey Pacific Corporation, previously told The Coast News the project’s plans for oneto-one tree replacements would offset the environmental impact of losing dozens of local mature conifers.

Kesler and other concerned residents remained extremely concerned, banding together to form the Melba Alliance for a Safe and Healthy Environment. The group filed its original request for the “Melba Forest” to be named heritage trees to preserve the neighborhood’s veteran trees.

During the meeting, the Planning Commission also awarded heritage tree status to the iconic Canary Island date palm at Moonlight Beach based on an application submitted by former La Costa Canyon High School student Tanner McConlogue.

location,” Folino said. Aldi will be at 671 S. Rancho Santa Fe Road in San Marcos. For more information, visit aldi.us.

A GROUP of Torrey pine trees along or near Melba Road was recently designated a “heritage grove.” The application for heritage status was received in response to a proposed residential subdivision that would remove 172 trees from the 7-acre project site stretching from Melba Road to Oak Crest Middle School. Photos by Jordan P. Ingram

DISCOUNT GROCER Aldi is opening a new storefront at Rancho San Marcos Village on Rancho Santa Fe Road. Stock photo

Brother Benno’s dealt new rules

after

By Samantha Nelson OCEANSIDE

— Broth-

er Benno’s conditional use permit was recently amended to include additional police recommendations to improve the security and safety of the surrounding industrial park.

The Oceanside Planning Commission on Sept. 11 directed staff to return with amendments to the permit, which allows the soup kitchen to operate in the Oceanside Industrial Park.

At the meeting, staff provided another update on Brother Benno’s following its last on June 26.

The nonprofit organization fell under scrutiny earlier this year in May following months of complaints from neighboring businesses regarding the soup kitchen’s clientele. Complaints from neighboring businesses ranged from trespassing to loitering, littering, overnight camping, harassment, vandalism, crime, substance abuse, theft, reduced property value and loss of revenue.

At the time, the Planning Commission heard from police, business owners and Brother Benno’s representatives regarding the ongoing issues.

Brother Benno’s previously had its CUP amended in 2021 following similar complaints from other tenants in the industrial park. According to the police department, although many of the changes that the 2021 revised conditional use permit demanded were implemented on paper, like earlier cutoff of services, some weren’t being practiced until over a year later.

In May, police provided more recommendations, including monthly meetings between Brother Benno’s staff, police, city staff and industrial park managers. Law enforcement also suggested Brother Benno’s contract with a third-party security company to patrol the

neighborhood, hire an onsite sanitation worker, and establish a 24-hour contact phone number for business owners.

The June 26 meeting provided an update on changes that occurred since May, during which OPD reiterated its proposed measures and suggested Brother Benno’s end its sack lunch food service and ensure hygiene kit distribution ends at 10:45 a.m.

Several members of the public spoke against eliminating the sack lunch program. Ultimately, the Planning Commission directed staff to return in another 60 days with more updates and spared the sack lunch program – for now.

As previously proposed, Meetings have occurred between Brother Benno’s management, city staff and industrial park representatives on July 13 and August 17. According to staff, these meetings’ goals were to improve the situation in the industrial park and have “enabled a constructive forum for information sharing” between businesses and the agencies. Two of these coordination meetings have since occurred, one on July 13 and another on Aug. 17.

Brother Benno’s has since hired a security firm to patrol the Oceanside Industrial Park in two shifts between 4 a.m. and noon and 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. The soup kitchen has also hired additional sanitation workers to assist with trash cleanup from 4 to 6 a.m. and 5 to 7 p.m. and submitted a security plan to the police chief that will be reviewed every six months.

The industrial park also added lighting and security cameras and plans to work with the city to impose parking restrictions on certain streets within the park between 7 p.m. and 5 a.m.

While there have been some improvements since the new rules were implemented, Police Capt. Taurino Valdovinos noted that there has been a recent uptick in complaints following the city’s cleanup of a homeless encampment in a nearby industrial park.

Former Escondido mayor Paul McNamara, the new executive director of Brother Benno’s, told commissioners the soup kitchen wants to be good neighbors to the industrial park tenants but also wants a stronger relationship with the city.

“We have to work in partnership,” McNamara said.

Ben Meyer, essential services manager for Brother Benno’s, noted the organization is footing the bill on security and sanitation for the whole industrial park.

“We’re hoping for some collaboration from the business park,” Meyer said.

Andrea Contreras, a land use attorney representing several property owners within the industrial park, said they continue to lose tenants and potential tenants because of the ongoing issues related to Brother Benno’s clientele.

“It remains our position that they are in the wrong location,” Contreras said.

Businesses in the park started a petition earlier this year to revoke Brother Benno’s conditional use permit.

Marco Gonzalez, a local attorney who often provides pro bono services to Brother Benno’s, told commissioners that they should be “ashamed of your city” for suggesting banning parking without first having a safe parking lot for homeless individuals living in their cars to stay overnight.

Gonzalez also warned the city about potential legal repercussions if they attempt to revoke Brother

Carlsbad OKs housing project

Hope Apartments in Carlsbad Village bringing 156 units

By Steve Puterski CARLSBAD —

The Carlsbad City Council unanimously approved the Hope Apartments, a four-story, 156-unit housing project during its Sept. 12 meeting.

The Hope Apartments is a complementary project to The Lofts, located west of Interstate 5 between Carlsbad Village Drive and Grand Avenue.

The developer, Wermers Properties, met the state density bonus law by including 20 very low-income units, according to Shannon Harker, a senior planner with the city.

The development will offer studio, 1-, 2- and 3-bedroom units with 277 parking spaces in a subterranean garage. Other amenities include barbecues, fire pits, a pool and jacuzzi, electric vehicle charging stations and solar panels, plus 12,000 square feet of landscaped area. The project will demolish the Carlsbad Village Inn and three residential units.

“I care deeply about preserving what makes Carlsbad special,” said Austin Wermers, owner of Wermers Properties. “We buy, build and hold our properties long term.”

The developer will also conduct street improvements along Carlsbad Village Drive, including sidewalk widening in front of Carl’s Jr. to match the existing 10-foot-wide walkway in compliance with the mobility requirements of the Village and Barrio Master Plan.

Wermers will keep the existing trees along the street and plant five more trees at the western perimeter of the existing parking lot near Carl’s Jr. to soften the interface between the parking lot and the enhanced sidewalk.

Along Grand Avenue, the project will remove all existing frontage improvements along Grand Avenue and replace them with a new, six-foot-wide sidewalk; add a four-foot-wide parkway with street trees and pedestrian-scale street lighting; provide Americans

with Disabilities Act-accessible ramps on both sides of Grand Avenue at the Hope Avenue alley intersection (the northeast and southeast corners); and dedicate a 30-foot-wide strip of right-of-way along Grand Avenue to the city.

The application for the project came at least one year before the council’s approval, therefore there were no objective design standards in place, a representative for Wermers Properties said.

However, the company followed the citizen committee’s suggestions regarding the architectural designs, selecting a “California contemporary” style to fit within the character of the Village and align with the new standards for the Village and Barrio Master Plan.

Wermers Properties is behind several other projects in Carlsbad, including a massive 329-unit rental apartment project on Aviara Parkway and Palomar Airport Road with 81 affordable units.

New men’s group to launch in North County

Carlsbad By The Sea retirement community is sponsoring the launch of a new men’s group in North County.

Men’s Shed, a global movement that began in Australia, seeks to combat social isolation among men by providing a communal space where they can work on projects, learn new skills, and engage in open conversations.

The group launches on Sept. 29 with a meet and greet at Carlsbad By The Sea.

“There are hundreds, if not thousands, across the nation and other nations,” said Haley DiDonato, director of life enrichment at Carlsbad by the Sea. “We will be the first Men’s Shed group in all of California. It’s open to the public, kind of like the Senior Women’s Basketball League.”

While tradiitonally catered to older adults, there is no age limit for the Men’s Shed and women can join.

For information or to register, email DiDonato at hdidonato@frontporch.net.

WERMERS PROPERTIES will demolish the Carlsbad Village Inn to build the Hope Apartments.

Photo by Steve Puterski

A VOLUNTEER from the Oceanside Pacific Kiwanis Club helps serve breakfast on Sept. 7 at Brother Benno’s soup kitchen in the Oceanside Industrial Park. Courtesy photo/Brother Benno’s

Dan Rios: ‘Legacy locked into the photographs’

North County photojournalist dies at home

By Laura Place ESCONDIDO — Celebrated

photographer Dan Rios, who spent decades chronicling North County for local newspapers, has died at 84.

Rios passed away at his Escondido home on Wednesday evening, Sept. 6, following a long period of illness, according to his wife of 42 years, Theresa Rios.

Recognized as an accomplished photojournalist and mentor in North County, Rios worked as a photographer from 1968 to 2001 for the former Escondido Times-Advocate newspaper, which became the North County Times in 1995.

Through his camera lens, Rios documented happenings in Escondido, San Marcos and other North County cities, San Diego and Mexico.

His subjects ranged from everyday scenes at parks, schools and businesses to historic events like the building of the Coronado bridge and former prime minister Margaret Thatcher’s 1991 visit to Camp Pendleton.

Rios’s contributions to the community would continue even into retirement when he donated a massive collection of photo negatives from his time at the paper to the Special Collections department of the Cal State San Marcos library in 2018.

Coined as the Dan Rios Papers, the one-of-a-kind collection includes an estimated one million images stashed in over 40,000 envelopes between around 200 boxes.

Since then, with the help of students, local historians and community members, library staff have been working to catalog the photos and identify the subjects they show.

As a feature writer and investigative reporter, E’Louise Ondash worked alongside Rios at the Times-Advocate/North County Times for 15 years.

She said Rios was “an institution in San Diego

journalism circles” with a reservoir of knowledge about San Diego County and a great sense of humor.

“One time, Dan agreed to go to Tijuana with another reporter and me while doing a series of stories on obtaining medical care across the border. He agreed to go because he had a favorite restaurant there, and he really earned his meal. He chauffeured us all over Tijuana even though we had no idea where we were going. It was hot, we had no air-conditioning, and we got lost more than once. Dan’s jokes kept us sane and laughing on what turned out to be a very long

day,” Ondash recalled.

Laurie Brindle, another former Times-Advocate colleague and friend who worked in the advertising and art department from 1979 to 2012, described Rios’s warm personality and great skill.

“Dan was an amazing news photographer who had a keen eye for details and great compassion for his subjects. His huge smile, quick wit and wildly contagious laugh are what I will remember the most. And wow, could he ever tell a story,” said Brindle.

Rios grew up in a Spanish-speaking household in the Central Valley and

dropped out of school in the eighth grade to labor in the fields to help support his family.

His family eventually moved to San Diego, where he worked with his father at a landscaping company.

He would come to photography by chance while enrolled in San Diego City College in his mid-20s, where he was studying English grammar and math to help increase his career prospects.

Rios found a mentor in photography teacher William Dendle, who he said taught him the important lesson of never throwing away photo negatives — a lesson that would benefit the entire North County community when Rios eventually donated his collection.

Escondido historian

Alexa Clausen was one of the individuals who first spoke with Rios about donating his collection back in 2017 and helped him sort through and organize the negatives when they were at CSU San Marcos.

Over those six years, this work brought her a friendship with the Rioses that she greatly valued.

“Dan always had time to share many stories about his career and adventures as a newspaper photographer,” Clausen said. “The news of Dan’s passing is, of course, very sad and I will miss these exchanges. However, it’s a great comfort to know that his legacy is locked into the photographs he had taken and are safely stored at the CSUSM archives.”

Rios is also survived by his three children.

said in a Sept. 6 email.

The City Council authorized the investigation in early August during a special closed-session-only meeting, but it was not announced until the next open session on Sept. 5. Devaney said this is the first such investigation in her 15 years with the city.

Meanwhile, Quirk has been at the center of a fraught conversation around what should be discussed in closed session.

Last week, Quirk criticized the city for discussing the pricing of a road repair project along San Dieguito Drive street in a closed session in July. He also notified Devaney and City Manager Ashley Jones that he would not be attending further closed sessions in which this project would be discussed.

“I believe the closed session format (which is generally used for legal issues and does not allow for normal public participation) was intentionally used to shield the City from legitimate public comment and criticism of the project, including from Council Members and me in particular. I would like the public to know that I am in strong disagreement

that any further discussions on this issue be discussed in closed session,” Quirk said in a Sept. 5 email to residents.

The project plans to repair a private stretch of San Dieguito Drive from Oribia Road to Racetrack View Drive after years of residents complaining about the deteriorated road’s numerous potholes, uneven surfacing and drainage issues.

By bringing the deteriorated road up to San Diego County standards, the city plans to take on the regular maintenance that has historically been left to residents.

Devaney said the closed session discussion around the project in July was solely regarding legal issues associated with different funding options and that other project details were not permitted to be discussed except in open session.

She also directly advised Quirk against skipping closed session meetings, stating that it’s important for council members to understand the legal background of specific issues when they discuss them with constituents. Not doing so could land him in legal trouble, she said.

“I again would urge the Deputy Mayor not to recuse himself from hearing about

legal issues on any subject. I would not want that to result in personal liability for him and added liability for the city,” Devaney said.

Road repairs

Following two decades of back-and-forth talks with residents, the city initiated the process of studying repair options for this specific part of San Dieguito Road last fall.

During the past few months, the city held lengthy discussions with residents of the 14 homes in the project area regarding design options developed by Michael Baker International, or MBI.

Residents unanimously supported a minimal design involving repaving the road, widening it to 20 feet, implementing rolling curbs, and enhancing drainage systems.

On Sept. 5, the council approved a second $155,400 task order for MBI to develop further design and construction plans in a 4-1 vote, with Quirk opposing. Actual construction is roughly planned to begin next spring.

“I want to thank everyone, the council, the city staff and the residents for designing a road that we can all agree on,” said Beth

Westburg, one of the residents living along the road.

The chosen design also comes with an estimated cost of around $1.3 million — a decrease from the $2.5 million estimation last year — with the option of adding a sewer for another $1 million.

Costs will likely be split between the city and residents via a tax assessment district, although the cost-sharing terms remain to be determined.

Quirk said while he supports repairing the road, he is concerned about the estimated cost. He referred to another quote from a different contractor, Peter’s Paving & Graving, that residents obtained last August for an estimate of road repair costs, which cited a price of around $179,000.

“Here we have a quote from a contractor, maybe it wasn’t perfect, but … there’s such a huge cost differential there that I think it demands a more in-depth analysis,” he said.

However, Majid Kharrati, one of the Oribia Road residents involved in obtaining the quote, said it was focused on temporary fixes to the road versus the long-term solutions pursued by the city. City officials also agreed and said the two es-

timates are not comparable.

“That estimate is not for a public street, that estimate is to provide relief,” Kharrati said. “It’s a completely different thing.”

Other San Dieguito Drive and Oribia Road residents did not appear to share Quirk’s concerns about the cost or the closed-session discussion. However, they urged the city to continue developing plans and considering cost-sharing options.

“This is really important, it’s a matter of public safety,” said resident Amy Cheshire. “We need to go on to the next phase and need

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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.

ESCONDIDO PHOTOGRAPHER Dan Rios, pictured with his, wife Theresa, looks over some of the materials he donated, including thousands of photographs depicting life moments across North County, to the Cal State San Marcos library’s Special Collections department in 2018.

Photo by Jamie Higgins

DAN RIOS pictured with his collection of photo negatives, which he later donated to Cal State San Marcos, at his Escondido home.

Photo by Laurie Brindle

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CITY OF CARLSBAD

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING, PUBLIC REVIEW PERIOD AND FUNDING AVAILABILITY

DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM FUNDS

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, the City Council of the City of Carlsbad will conduct a public hearing on Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2023, at 5 p.m. for the city’s Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-25 (July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2025) Funding Plan, Notice of Funding Availability, and to consider amendments to the CDBG Citizen Participation Plan.

The CDBG program is funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The City of Carlsbad is an entitlement community and receives CDBG funds directly from HUD to address local community development needs. The City of Carlsbad requests participation from community members to develop a CDBG program that meets the needs of City’s vulnerable and lower income residents.

FY 2024-25 Funding Plan & Funding Availability: For FY 2024-25, the City of Carlsbad anticipates an annual grant of $518,215; of which funds are estimated to be available in the following categories:

• Public Services

• Administration & Fair Housing

• A ordable Housing & Facility Improvements

$77,732

$103,643

$336,840

The FY 2024-25 CDBG Funding Plan will be available for public review beginning on Oct. 13, 2023, on the city’s website: https://www.carlsbadca.gov/city-hall/grants-assistance/ cdbg

Beginning on Nov. 17, 2023, the City of Carlsbad is soliciting proposals for projects, activities, and programs. Applications will be available on the city website: https://www.carlsbadca.gov/city-hall/grants-assistance/cdbg. Completed application packages, including required attachments, must be submitted prior to Jan. 12, 2024. All community organizations are encouraged to submit a proposed project, or projects, for consideration by the City Council at a future public hearing.

Citizen Participation Plan Amendments: proposed amendments to the City’s CDBG Citizen Participation Plan are available for public review and comment for a 30-day period from Sept. 18, 2023, through Oct. 17, 2023. The draft Citizen Participation Plan is available on the city’s website: https://www.carlsbadca.gov/city-hall/grants-assistance/cdbg

Those with interest are encouraged to submit written comments and/or attend the public hearing scheduled for Oct. 17, 2023, 5 p.m., at Carlsbad City Hall located at 1200 Carlsbad Village Drive, Carlsbad, CA 92008. Copies of the sta report will be available by Fri. Oct. 13, 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/city-hall/meetings-agendas or on the city’s cable channel.

To submit comments or direct questions, please contact: City of Carlsbad, Housing & Homeless Services Department, Nicole Piano-Jones, Senior Program Manager, 1200 Carlsbad Village Drive Carlsbad, CA 92008, (442) 339-2191, nicole.pianojones@carlsbadca.gov

PUBLISH: Friday, Sept. 15, 2023

CITY OF CARLSBAD CITY COUNCIL

Title Order No.: 2322026cad

Trustee Sale No.: 86437 Loan

No.: 399399918 APN: 206-14035-00 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 4/11/2022 . UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 10/16/2023 at 10:30 AM, CALIFORNIA TD SPECIALISTS, AS TRUSTEE as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 4/26/2022 as Instrument No. 20220180059 in book ////, page //// of o cial records in the O ce of the Recorder of San Diego County, California, executed by: JOSEPH YEATES MERRILL, A MARRIED MAN AS HIS SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY , as Trustor SEE EXHIBIT ‘B’ ATTACHED FOR BENEFICIARIES , as Bene ciary WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States, by cash, a cashier’s check drawn by a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank speci ed in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state). At: At the entrance to the East County Regional Center by the statue, 250 E. Main Street, El Cajon, CA 92020, NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE –continued all right, title and interest conveyed to and now

held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County, California describing the land therein: See Exhibit “A” Attached Hereto And Made A Part Hereof. The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 1313 CHINQUAPIN AVENUE CARLSBAD, CA 92008. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to-wit:

$2,570,109.86 (Estimated).

Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this gure prior to sale. The bene ciary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election of Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located and more than three months have elapsed since such recordation.

DATE: 9/8/2023 CALIFORNIA

TD SPECIALISTS, AS TRUSTEE, as Trustee 8190

EAST KAISER BLVD., ANAHEIM HILLS, CA 92808

PHONE: 714-283-2180 FOR

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TRUSTEE SALE INFORMATION LOG ON TO:

www.stoxposting.com CALL:

844-477-7869 PATRICIO S. INCE’, VICE PRESIDENT CALIFORNIA TD SPECIALIST IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.

“NOTICE TO POTENTIAL

BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid on a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned o may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying o all liens senior to the lien being auctioned o , before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of the outstanding lien that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s o ce or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE

TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, bene ciary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be

LEGAL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

BY THE ENCINITAS CITY COUNCIL

PLACE OF MEETING: City of Encinitas City Hall – City Council Chambers 505 South Vulcan Avenue, Encinitas, CA 92024

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Encinitas will conduct a Public Hearing on Wednesday, September 27, 2023, at 6:00 P.M., to discuss the following item of the City of Encinitas:

DESCRIPTION: A Public Hearing to review, consider and introduce Ordinance 2023-01, amending Chapter 14.41 – Permit Parking Zones of the City of Encinitas Municipal Code.

The City of Encinitas proposes Ordinance 2023-01 to include language to clarify the intent and requirements related to permit parking in the city. The proposed Ordinance has been drafted with input from both the Planning Commission and the Mobility and Tra c Safety Commission (MTSC).

ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS: This project is exempt from environmental review pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) guidelines.

The Agenda Report will be available prior to the public hearing on the City’s website at https:// www.encinitasca.gov/ under Agendas and Webcasts by September 21, 2023. For further information, please contact sta with questions or to provide comments. The public may also provide comments at the Public Hearing on September 27, 2023. STAFF CONTACT: Abraham Bandegan, City Tra c Engineer: (760) 633-2705 or abandegan@encinitasca.gov

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

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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 le number assigned to this case T.S.# 86437. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be re ected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale.” For sales conducted after January 1, 2021: NOTICE TO TENANT: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase.

First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call (844) 477-7869, or visit this internet website www. STOXPOSTING.com, using the le number assigned to this case 86437 to nd the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid; by remitting the funds and a davit described in Section 2924m(c) of the Civil Code; so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase.

the O ce of the County Recorder of San Diego County, December 9, 1915, lying within the following described boundary: Commencing at a point on the center line of the Chinquapin Avenue distant thereon South 61°21’00” West 336.14 feet from the intersection of said center line with the center line of Highland Street as said Avenue and Street are shown on said Map No. 6181, said point being the most Westerly corner of land described in Deed to Allen K. MacDougall, e t ux, recorded October 1, 1958 in Book 7278, Page 348 of O cial Records; thence along the Southwesterly line of said MacDougall’s land, South 34°26‘24” East, 180.68 feet; thence parallel with the center line of said Chinquapin Avenue, North 61°21’00” East 20.10 feet to the True Point of Beginning; thence continuing along said parallel line, North 61°21’00” East 69.69 feet; thence at right angles North 28°39’00” West 180.00 feet to the center line of said Chinquapin Avenue; thence along said center line South 61°21’00” West 87.94 feet to an intersection with a line that bears North 34°26’24” West from the True Point of Beginning; thence South 34°26’24” East 180.76 feet to the True Point of Beginning.

EXHIBIT ‘B’ BENEFICIARIES

TS# 86437 FORGE TRUST

COMPANY, CFBO: MINNIE WU IRA #449246 AS TO AN UNDIVIDED 235,000.00/2,325,000.00

INTEREST; FORGE TRUST COMPANY, CFBO: JAMES WU IRA #449234 AS TO AN UNDIVIDED 161,000.00/2,325,000.00

INTEREST; WENZHAO WANG, A MARRIED WOMAN AS HER SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY AS TO AN UNDIVIDED 300,000.00/2,325,000.00

INTEREST; FREDERICK COOPER, A MARRIED MAN AS HIS SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY AS TO AN UNDIVIDED 300,000.00/2,325,000.00

UNDIVIDED 120,000.00/2,325,000.00

INTEREST; JASON EMMONS, A MARRIED MAN AS HIS SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY AS TO AN UNDIVIDED 200,000.00/2,325,000.00

INTEREST; AND ROAN HOLDINGS INC, A TEXAS CORPORATION AS TO AN UNDIVIDED 784,000.00/2,325,000.00

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DESCRIPTION EXHIBIT “A”

All that portion of Tract 243 of Thum Lands, in the City of Carlsbad, County of San Diego, State of California, according to Map thereof No. 1681, led in

INTEREST; THOMASANIKST FAMILY TRUST DTD 07/27/2006 MICHAEL H. THOMAS AND ISABELLA T. ANIKST, TTEE AS TO AN UNDIVIDED 225,000.00/2,325,000.00 INTEREST; FORGE TRUST COMPANY CFBO; NATALIE YATES IRA #739741 AS TO AN

T.S. No. 112834-CA APN: 260-317-01-00 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 7/11/2022. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER On 10/16/2023 at 10:30 AM, CLEAR RECON CORP, as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 7/14/2022 as Instrument No. 2022-0290965 of O cial Records in the o ce of the County Recorder of San Diego County, State of CALIFORNIA executed by: DEREK EARL FOSS 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: MORE FULLY DESCRIBED ON SAID DEED OF TRUST

The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 18051807 MACKINNON AVENUE , CARDIFF BY THE SEA, CA 92007 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: $2,772,574.16 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 bene ciary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned or its predecessor caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned o may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying o all liens senior to the lien being auctioned o , before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s o ce or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property.

NOTICE TO

PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, bene ciary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (844) 477-7869 or visit this Internet Web site WWW. STOXPOSTING.COM, using the le number assigned to this case 112834-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be re ected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale.

NOTICE TO TENANT: E ective January 1, 2021, you may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible

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tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call (855) 313-3319, or visit this internet website www. clearreconcorp.com, using the le number assigned to this case 112834-CA to nd the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. FOR SALES

INFORMATION: (844) 477-

7869 CLEAR RECON CORP 8880 Rio San Diego Drive, Suite 725 San Diego, California 92108 STOX 940468_112834CA 09/15/2023, 09/22/2023, 09/29/2023 CN 27991

AMENDED NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER

ESTATE OF STEPHEN C. LEUTHOLD

Case # 37-2023-00024161PR-PW-CTL

To all heirs, bene ciaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of Stephen C. Leuthold

A Petition for Probate has been led by Michael S. Leuthold and Kurt A. Leuthold in the Superior Court of California, County of San Diego.

The Petition for Probate requests that Michael S. Leuthold and Kurt A. Leuthold be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

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

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

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

follows: Date: November 07, 2023; Time: 10:30 AM; in

Dept.: 504. Court address: 1100 Union St., San Diego CA 92101, Central Courthouse.

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

If you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or le written

objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. If you are a creditor or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must le your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either

(1) four months from the date of rst issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as de ned in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code.

Other California statutes and legal authority may a ect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. You may examine the le kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may le with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the ling of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.

Attorney for Petitioner:

Justin Paik, Esq.

501 W. Broadway, Ste 1450 San Diego CA 92101

Telephone: 619.233.3131

09/15, 09/22, 09/29/2023

CN 27994

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF KATHLEEN ANNE

PATTISON aka KATHLEEN A. PATTISON Case# 37-2023-00033309PR-PW-CTL

To all heirs, bene ciaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of Kathleen Anne Pattison, aka Kathleen

A. Pattison

A Petition for Probate has been led by William A. Hat eld, in the Superior Court of California, County of San Diego.

The Petition for Probate requests that William A. Hat eld be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

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

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

Date: December 26, 2023; Time: 10:30 AM; in Dept.: 504, Remote Hearing. Court address: 1100 Union St., San Diego CA 92101, Central Courthouse.

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

ProbateHearings

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

attorney.

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

Attorney for Petitioner:

Paul V. L. Campo

316 S. Melrose Dr., Ste 106 Vista CA 92081-6668

Telephone: 760.639.1680

09/01, 09/08, 09/15/2023

CN 27969

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSECHANGE OF NAME

CASE# 37-202300034023-CU-PT-NC

TO ALL INTERESTED

PERSONS:

Petitioner(s): Rene Gallardo Melendez led a petition with this court for a decree changing name as follows: a.

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

NOTICE OF HEARING: On October 06, 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. (To appear remotely, check in advance of the hearing for information about how to do so on the court’s website. To nd your court’s website, go to www. courts.ca.gov/find-my-court. htm.

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

The court will review the documents led as of the date speci ed on the Order to Show Cause for Change of Name (JC Form #NC-120). If all requirements for a name change have been met as of the date speci ed, and no timely written objection has been received (required at least two court days before the date speci ed), the Petition for Change of Name (JC Form #NC100) will be granted without a hearing. One copy of the Order Granting the Petition will be mailed to the petitioner.

To change a name on a legal document, including a birth certi cate, social security card, driver license, passport, and

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

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

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

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

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

Filed Date: 08/10/2023

Brad A. Weinreb Judge of the Superior Court. 08/25, 09/01, 09/08, 09/15/2023 CN 27945

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSECHANGE OF NAME CASE# 37-202300035778-CU-PT-NC TO ALL INTERESTED

PERSONS:

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

NOTICE OF HEARING: On October 20, 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. (To appear remotely, check in advance of the hearing for information about how to do so on the court’s website. To nd your court’s website, go to www. courts.ca.gov/find-my-court.

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

LEGALS LEGALS LEGALS CITY

NOTICE

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, Sept. 26, 2023, to consider approving a Coastal Development Permit, Hillside Development Permit, Special Use Permit (Floodplain), Special Use Permit (El Camino Real Corridor), and a waiver of General Plan Open Space Policy 4-P.6 to allow for roadway improvements, including the widening of the northbound segment of El Camino Real for approximately 2,300 feet from Jackspar Drive to Sunny Creek Road. The Project will also add approximately 245 feet of sidewalk and striping of bicycle lanes in the northbound direction of El Camino Real between Sunny Creek Road and Jackspar Drive. The Project is located within the Mello II Segment of the city’s Local Coastal Program and Local Facilities Management Zone 22.

Whereas, on May 3, 2023 the City of Carlsbad Planning Commission voted 6/1/0 (Sabellico – Absent) to recommend approval of a Coastal Development Permit, Hillside Development Permit, Special Use Permit (Floodplain), Special Use Permit (El Camino Real Corridor), and a waiver of General Plan Open Space Policy 4-P.6 to allow for roadway improvements, including the widening of the northbound segment of El Camino Real for approximately 2,300 feet from Jackspar Drive to Sunny Creek Road. The Project will also add approximately 245 feet of sidewalk and striping of bicycle lanes in the northbound direction of El Camino Real between Sunny Creek Road and Jackspar Drive. The Project is located within the Mello II Segment of the city’s Local Coastal Program and Local Facilities Management Zone 22. In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, the City Planner has determined that the project quali ed for an exemption pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 (d) Class 3 new construction or conversion of small structures.

Those persons wishing to speak on this proposal are cordially invited to attend the public hearing. Copies of the sta report will be available on and after Sept. 22, 2023. If you have any questions, please contact City Planner Eric Lardy in the Planning Division at (442) 3392621 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 these 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: CDP 2021-0044/HDP 2022-0008/ SUP 2021-0002/SUP 2022-0002

CASE NAME: El Camino Real Widening from Jackspar Drive to Sunny Creek Road

PUBLISH: FRIDAY, SEPT. 15, 2023

CITY OF CARLSBAD CITY COUNCIL

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

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

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

Changing Name and Order

Recognizing Change of Gender and for Issuance of New Birth Certi cate (JC Form #NC230) may be required. Contact the agency(ies) who issues the legal document that needs to be changed, to determine if a certi ed copy is required.

A certi ed copy of Decree

Changing Name (JC Form #NC130) or Decree Changing Name and Order Recognizing Change of Gender and for Issuance of New Birth’ Certi cate (JC Form #NC-230) may be obtained from the Civil Business O ce for a fee. Petitioners who are seeking a change of name under the Safe at Home program may contact the assigned department for information on obtaining certi ed copies. If all the requirements have not been met as of the date speci ed, the court will mail the petitioner a written order with further directions. If a timely objection is led, the court will set a hearing date and contact the parties by mail with further directions.

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

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

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

Filed Date: 08/21/2023

Brad A. Weinreb Judge of the Superior Court. 08/25, 09/01, 09/08, 09/15/2023 CN 27937

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Statement #2023-9018726

Filed: Sep 12, 2023 with County of San Diego Recorder/County

Clerk. Fictitious

Remember Me Thursday on Sept. 28

By Staff RANCHO SANTA FE

— The Helen Woodward Animal Center is preparing to unite with animal lovers worldwide on Sept. 28 for the 11th annual Remember Me Thursday, a global campaign held in honor of the pets who never knew a forever home.

Observed each year on the fourth Thursday in September, the campaign has garnered an esteemed group of celebrities who join with animal welfare organizations and other animal-proponents to become an unstoppable, integrated online voice advocating for orphan pets.

Actresses and humanitarians Andie MacDowell and daughter, Rainey Qualley, have taken the lead as this year’s spokespeople for the campaign.

“We’ve always had some kind of pet. We had cats or dogs, and the love that my children received from them I understood deep to my core,” MacDowell stated. “I also loved watching my children return that love, understanding and the responsibility of having a pet.”

Rainey Qualley is an American actress and music artist working under the name Rainsford. She is a lifelong lover of animals and is very active in the community in Los Angeles.

“This day was started

Who’s

ELECTIONS

Oceanside Deputy Mayor Ryan Keim officially announced his plan to run for mayor in 2024.

COAST TO CREST

The state is providing $1.4 million to complete the one-mile Osuna Segment of the Coast to Crest Trail in the San Dieguito River Park.

RAIL SAFETY

The North County Transit District Board of Directors unanimously adopted September as Rail Safety Month to educate the public about dangerous behaviors

to be a voice for the voiceless,” explained Mike Arms, president and CEO of Helen Woodward Animal Center and creator of Remember Me Thursday. “If we can get the whole world talking about rescue on this one day each year, we can create quite a noise. When we have the support of incredible celebrities like Andie MacDowell and Rainey Qualley, we can grow that voice even louder and send it even further.”

around railroad tracks.

DEAN’S LIST

The following students made the summer dean’s list at their respective universities: James Singer of Rancho Santa Fe at the University of Alabama; and Michelle Huerta of Carlsbad, Mechelle Head of Vista, Steven Epperson of San Marcos, Meredith Creteau of Encinitas and Joshua Morris, Brynn Savage, Sheila Gue and Robert Lesniak of Oceanside at Southern New Hampshire University.

PRESIDENT’S LIST

The following students made the summer president’s list at Southern New Hampshire University: Westin Erdman of Escondido, Jacqueline Kessel of Rancho Santa Fe, Daniel Morse of San Marcos, Breanna Jones and Yvonne Shell of Vista, Rachel Irons and Skyla Nelson of Carlsbad, and Daniel Peck, Bet-

SNAP holds 2nd Pickleball for the Pets

Spay-Neuter Action Project of San Diego hosts its 2nd annual Pickleball for the Pets on Sept. 23 at Bobby Riggs Racket and Paddle Club in Encinitas.

The event, hosted by radio personality Chris Boyer of 101.5 KGB-FM and featuring music from DJ Flo, will include a silent auction,

ty Santiago, Reuel Wilson, Briana Kennedy, Freesia Farris, Hengameh Bahadori, Kyle Campbell, Carter High and Jose Garza of Oceanside.

SUMMER GRADUATES

Lauren Hervey of Del Mar and Presley Simo of Carlsbad graduated from the University of Alabama over the summer.

NEW STUDENT

Alfonso Young of Del Mar has enrolled as part of the class of 2027 at Lehigh University in Pennsylvania.

NEW BOOK Oceanside author Teresa Kokke has published her new novel, “Yes, Milord,” through RoseDog Books.

TEACHER ARTWORK

The Poway Center for the Performing Arts is showcasing artwork by Soudabeh Memarzadeh, a teacher at Del Lago Academy in Es-

Penelope is pet of the week at Rancho Coastal Humane Society. She is a 1½-year-old, 8-pound, female domestic short hair cat with a brown, tabby coat.

She was one of seven cats surrendered to a crowded shelter in Riverside County by their owner. Penelope was transferred to Rancho Coastal Humane Society through Friends of County Animal Shelters.

Grab a wand toy and watch her go. This “house panther” would love an ac-

raffle, vegan food vendors and more to benefit SNAP and help address the affordable spay and neuter crisis plaguing San Diego County.

Individuals can participate in a round robin pickleball tournament or take a clinic with a professional player. Foursome tickets are available at a discount rate. Tickets include food and drinks.

Each ticket helps fund SNAP’s mobile surgical centers, or “Neuter Scooters,” in underserved areas to offer low-cost spay and neuter and veterinary care. In addition to spay-neuter services, SNAP also provides humane education across the county.

Since 2022, SNAP has performed a record 13,500 surgeries to reduce overcrowding and euthanasia at animal shelters.

For tickets or more information, visit snap-sandiego.com

Event Information

When: Sept. 23, 5-8 p.m.

Where: Bobby Riggs Racket and Paddle, 875 Santa Fe Drive, Encinitas, CA 92024 What: Pickleball round robin tournament, lesson clinic, raffle, auction, music, food. Why: To help animals by supporting SNAP and have a lot of fun doing it. How: eventbrite.com/e/ pickleball-for-the-pets-tickets-635900053177

condido, in the “Miniscapes: Exploring Nature’s Details with Watercolor, Ink, Mixed Media and Markers” exhibit through Sept. 24.

LIGHTHOUSE AWARDS

The Escondido Union High School District has announced recipients of the 2023 Lighthouse Awards, which are given each year to faculty who go above and beyond their daily work. This year’s recipients are Sabrina Green, humanities teacher at Del Lago Academy; Desiree Victoria, accounts clerk at the District Service Center; Jesus Gonzalez, ESL teacher at the Escondido Adult School; Enrique Cardon, special education teacher at Escondido High School; Carlos Tirado, printing equipment operator at Orange Glen High School; Oscar Vera, lead campus security at San Pasqual High School; and Monica Lee, RTP teacher at Valley High School.

STUFF THE BUS RAISES

Losing sales under mountain of books ask mr. marketing

Years ago, my bride and I wandered through a Massachusetts antiques shop. A sign suggested, “If it doesn’t say NFS (not for sale), make me an offer.”

The store was the owner’s hobby, and I scored an awesome typewriter for $12.

This memory prompted me into an old bookstore in Nyack, New York. Books of every type touched the ceiling. Finding something appealing at eye level, I suspected reaching for it would cause mountains of printed matter to collapse upon me.

If a mouse ran through there, he’d probably break a leg.

Tucking in my arms, I inched my way through the aisles fearing I’d knock over everything. Books were casually “organized,” with baby nutrition books in the children’s section and “Murder on the Orient Express” in travel.

Seeing no method to the madness, I sadly retreated. There were potentially some gems in there somewhere, but my time and patience were short, and I opted to move on.

The older gent at the desk never acknowledged me. As my companions awaited my return, I marveled at the jumbled disorganization, decided shopping there wasn’t worth the hassle and left empty-handed.

Meaning: Walk-in customer + disinterested management + disorganized inventory = disgusted customer + lost sale.

Obviously, it didn’t have to be this way. Had the own-

Pets of the Week

tive home and a family that can give her all the playtime she asks for.

She enjoys sunbathing, cuddling, meeting people and talking.

The $100 adoption fee includes a medical exam, neuter, up-to-date vaccinations, registered microchip and a one-year license if the new home is in the jurisdiction of San Diego Humane Society’s Department of Animal Services.

For information about adoption or to become a vir-

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er said anything or the books been remotely accessible, I’d have probably bought a few things. I love old shops and strongly believe in supporting small businesses.

And I’d walked in, for heaven’s sake. Obviously, I was interested.

Yet it felt like selling was an afterthought for this man. Perhaps the place was a hobby for him, too. Still, considering the rent, light, inventory and other ancillary costs, it struck me as a pricey diversion.

Regardless of what you sell, you’re probably trying to make money. And taking time to consider the buying experience from the customer’s perspective can go a long way to helping you achieve your objective.

It could be as simple as saying hello when someone walks in the door. Or making it easy to sort through your merchandise. Or both.

But making it overly challenging or uncomfortable guarantees you’ll chase away customers and, regardless of your original goals, you could easily end up with an expensive pastime on your hands.

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

Get your marketing organized at marketbuild-

is $45.

tual foster, stop by Rancho Coastal Humane Society at 389 Requeza St., Encinitas, call (760) 753-6413, or visit SDpets.org. ***

Meet Halsey, a 2-yearold brown tabby who is pet of the week at Helen Woodward Animal Center.

Though seemingly shy at first, Halsey will warm right up to her new human companions. She loves to be pet and likes her independence to be respected.

Halsey’s adoption fee

All pets adopted from Helen Woodward Animal Center are altered and upto-date on vaccinations and micro-chipped for identification.

Helen Woodward Animal Center at 6523 Helen Woodward Way in Rancho Santa Fe. Kennels are open Wednesday through Sunday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. (By appointment only). For more information, call (858) 756-4117, option #1 or visit animalcenter.org.

THIS WEEK, Penelope, left, and Halsey are the featured pets from Rancho Coastal Humane Society and Helen Woodward Animal Center, respectively. Courtesy photos

ACTORS Andie MacDowell and daughter Rainey Qualley are spokeswomen for this year’s Remember Me Thursday, a campaign to advocate for orphan pets. Courtesy photo

The San Diego County Office of Education and San Diego County Credit Union collected $103,102 for the 8th annual Stuff the Bus school supplies drive. Stock photo

$103K

It’s that time of the year when the tourists exit North County, the hint of fall visits the air and Sundays, for some, still mean Chargers football.

Some habits die hard and watching the Bolts on autumn weekends was an event that generations of locals embraced.

Rockin’ Chargers gear on Friday in the office — before remote became routine — was one of the joys, and signs, that a Chargers game was around the corner.

That intersection is now a blind side to thousands as they turned from the Chargers when the organization did a pivot toward Los Angeles.

If the Chargers were going to mimic Eli Manning and determine that America’s Finest City wasn’t right for them, then those loyal backers could certainly return the feeling by rebuffing their once beloved Bolts.

But not everyone told the Chargers to go pound sand and an informal survey of North County watering holes on Sunday confirmed it.

If ducking into any of them, the Chargers-Dolphins game was being

shown and usually on the establishment’s biggest screen.

The Chargers, like they usually do, played to their script in losing late to the Dolphins, 36-34. The squad many once cheered to flourish, was bombarded with a mixture of jeers, too.

Instead of winning their “home” opener they again blew a lead thanks to a defense which was as sturdy as Chargers owner Dean Spanos’ assertion that he didn’t want to leave San Diego.

By Staff ENCINITAS

— One of North County's iconic beaches this month will serve as the backdrop for the Encinitas Beach Run, a family-friendly race, with a portion of the proceeds benefiting Encinitas Lifesaving Association, a local nonprofit promoting water safety awareness.

The Encinitas Beach Run is set to take place from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Sept. 17 at Moonlight Beach, offering participants a choice of competing in 5K, 10K or Kids K races entirely on hard-packed sand.

The races start at the giant palm tree near the J Street overlook, head north to Athena Street and back again to complete a 3.1-mile (or 5K) loop.

Encinitas Lifesaving Association is the nonprofit arm of the Encinitas Ocean Lifeguards and promotes water safety awareness.

The event, formerly the Moonlight Beach Fun Run, is presented by Excelarace, an Encinitas-based event management company that also hosts the Thanksgiving Encinitas Turkey Trot and

the Moonlight Beach Half Marathon.

The Encinitas Run Club is the official run club partner of the event.

The Encinitas Beach Run is sponsored by Hudson SafeTLite, Gaspar Doctors of Physical Therapy, Carlsbad Jewelry, Herman Cook VW, The Coast News, Brews Up, Road Runner Sports, Foggy Bay Photos and SPY+. Register at encinitasbeachrun.com.

The diverse reactions during games are among the interesting tidbits when ex-Chargers boosters watch their former bunch. It’s a love-hate relationship, with many of those jilted San Diego customers loving to hate on the Chargers.

But others stiff-arm the notion that lousy ownership, i.e. the Spanos family, warrants them ignoring the Chargers. Why should Team Spanos wield such power to derail what was once a San Diego tradition like no other.

While the disappointing Padres certainly have a stranglehold on area sports, it wasn’t always so. This region was Chargers Country and it wasn’t even close, with other teams taking a backseat to everyone showing their lightning bolt!

The easy answer here is everyone has the freedom to stay true to the Chargers — and not the owner — or be done with the conniving NFL business model.

It's the one that encourages fans to surrender a big chunk of what they have — financially and emotionally — until a better deal is constructed in a different city,

The Chargers didn’t blow off San Diego because of a lack of support, as it was a following that often supported a vastly inferior product. Those believers turned out not for their connection to the Spanos family, but their family.

Having the Chargers’ backs, regardless of their record, was passed on from San Diego grandparents to parents to children.

It’s a delicate dance on Sundays and this Sunday the Chargers waltz off to Tennessee. They’ll play the Titans, while at the same time many remember the Chargers.

Make that the San Diego Chargers and it’s a comforting stroll down memory lane.

Make that the Los Angeles Chargers, and the meme of the guy shrugging his shoulders comes to mind.

The Chargers are gone, but they’re not dead to some. The Chargers are gone and that’s enough for many to switch the channel at kickoff.

After scribbling about them for three decades, I still tune in. I was never a Chargers fan, but I was always interested and that’s truer now more than ever.

With the Bolts’ Justin Herbert serving as my quarterback in our fantasy league, I try not to miss a snap. But I respect others who snap whenever the Chargers enter a conversation.

Just be wary when asking the barkeep to mute the Chargers. The sound of silence, when it comes to the Chargers, isn’t for everyone.

But if they aren’t your cup of tea, we can read those leaves, too.

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

CHARGERS QB Justin Herbert may start for your fantasy team, but many San Diegans haven’t gotten over the reality of the team bolting for L.A. Photo via Twitter/Barstool Sports

O’side greenlights controversial Avocado Road project

By Samantha Nelson OCEANSIDE —

The Planning Commission has approved the development of 19 single-family homes along Avocado Road in the Fire Mountain neighborhood despite the project’s unpopularity in the surrounding community.

Located on a 3.43-acre site on the east side of Avocado Road between Dustan and Zabyn streets, the project proposes to subdivide the property into 19 single-family residential lots.

The developer, Carlsbad-based Rincon Homes, reserved affordable housing within the project to invoke the state’s density bonus law. Rincon Homes has proposed to save one home for a very low-income household, bumping the base density from 15 to 19 units total.

The project also proposes to add two common area lots to make way for a private, internal 33-footwide roadway connected to Avocado Road that provides access to each home. Although private, the road will contain easements for public water, sewer, general utilities and city emergency vehicle access. A sidewalk will also be added along the Avocado Road frontage.

The property's single-family residence, currently with renters, will be demolished to make way for the project.

The new series of two-story homes will feature both coastal and coast-

al modern architecture, applying various materials, including board and batten, shingle, and shiplap siding, light sand stucco and brick veneers to the exterior.

The coastal designs will resemble craftsman-style architecture using lowpitched, gable roofs with decorative beams, shingle siding and sectioned windows, while the coastal modern will use much of the same materials but also feature a non-traditional arrangement of windows, veneers and offset building surfaces.

The two-story homes will feature three different floor plan types, including two different types for the market rate homes – one featuring a front balcony option. The homes will also have six different color

schemes.

Though seemingly small compared to other density bonus projects approved throughout the city, the development has dis-

sion’s Sept. 11 meeting.

One of the top concerns is the amount of dirt leaving the site and truck traffic during the grading process. However, staff and

patterns and will damage other existing properties in the community.

According to staff, stormwater runoff in Fire Mountain is not being conventionally handled through curbs, gutters and an underground storm drainpipe network because of its existing “rural” structure. The community has expressed they prefer and want to maintain the community’s “rural-ish” character.

Neighbors also said they already deal with bad traffic cutting through the neighborhood and feel it will only worsen with the 19 new homes.

gruntled many of its surrounding neighbors who fear increased traffic, noise, air pollution and storm drainage issues. Around a dozen members of the public spoke against the project at the Planning Commis-

developer representative Dan Niebaum of Lightfoot Planning Group explained that such traffic would only be short-term as the project would only generate about 24-round trips.

“Most of the dirt is stay-

ing on site,” Niebaum said. “It’s pretty minimal.”

Niebaum also noted that the developer would take a haul route to city staff for approval before grading work could begin.

The site’s topography experiences a significant drop on part of the property. The developer plans for grading to follow the topography, which will include using retaining walls alongside yards for some of the homes. The project will also direct storm drainage flows downward to the south and into a shared drainage channel that ultimately leads to the bio-filtration basin.

In terms of the storm drainage issues, many residents are worried that the project will exacerbate existing issues with drainage

Candy Johnson, who lives on nearby Ivy Road, fears how the development will impact the community’s already inundated, narrow roads.

“The infrastructure of our roads will fail,” she said.

Although the project proposes to have two-car garages and driveways, neighbors are worried that new residences will take over parking along Avocado Road.

“There will be no way to monitor parking,” said Susan Weatherly, who lives directly across from the project on Avocado Road. “The neighborhood will pay the price in terms of unsafe walking conditions.”

Although the project will provide a sidewalk along Avocado Road, many

ARTIST RENDERINGS of a couple of home styles in the Avocado Road development. The Oceanside Planning Commission approved the Fire Mountain neighborhood project despite the surrounding community’s opposition. Courtesy photos

There will be no way to monitor parking. The neighborhood will pay the price in terms of unsafe walking conditions.”

Susan Weatherly Oceanside resident on Avocado Road

Boy, 14, arrested on suspicion of murder in Oceanside

From staff and wire reports

OCEANSIDE — A 14-year-old Oceanside boy was arrested on suspicion of murder on Sept. 11 for a shooting in a shopping center parking lot that left a 29-year-old man dead, authorities said.

Officers were dispatched to the 600 block of North Redondo Road in Oceanside at about 4:30 p.m. Saturday, according to the Oceanside Police Department.

The victim reportedly got into an altercation with three young males in the parking lot when one of them pulled out a firearm and shot him, police said. The shooter then allegedly began chasing the victim, and shot him again in the upper body.

All three male suspects then fled the parking lot. Arriving officers found the victim with multiple gunshot wounds, and he died from his injuries at the scene.

Police searched the area and located someone who matched the description of the shooter at a residence nearby. A SWAT unit and Crisis Negotiation Team worked to bring the suspect into custody, and the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department air support aided in the search.

The suspect, who is not being identified because of his age, was booked into East Mesa Juvenile Deten-

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Benno’s CUP because of the organization’s Catholic religious affiliation.

“I’ve told the city this before: you have a very narrow window of land use regulations against religious institutions performing the express goals of that institution, which are feeding people and serving the homeless,” Gonzalez said. “Your attempt to revoke the CUP

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ing under the passenger seat, he said.“Officers immediately ordered him to stop reaching under the seat. The juvenile pulled a firearm from under the seat and turned toward one of the officers,” Campbell said. “At that point, one of-

tion Facility.

The victim, a resident of Oceanside, has been identified but his name is being withheld pending family notification.

The search for the other two suspects involved was ongoing.

Anyone with information about the death was asked to contact Detective Theriot at 760 435-4378 or mtheriot@oceansideca.org or Crime Stoppers at 888 580-8477.

Sheriff releases video of BaskinRobbins burglary

SAN MARCOS — Authorities are seeking the public’s help to identify and locate a pair of individuals depicted on a newly

would infringe on its core services… they’re not going anywhere; they will not move.”

Some commissioners agreed the security program shouldn’t only be up to Brother Benno’s.

“You’re going to have to come together and share in that cost,” said Commissioner Dennis Anthony concerning the industrial park’s business owners.

Commissioner Tom Morrissey agreed, saying he

ficer fired one time from his service weapon striking the juvenile.”

The boy ran west toward the ocean and either jumped or fell down the side of the cliff. Officers could reach him and take him into custody, he said.

“A firearm was located in the general area where the juvenile was appre-

released surveillance video suspected of burglarizing a San Marcos ice cream shop on two occasions over a three-day period.

The suspects managed to open a combination-operated lockbox to enter the Baskin-Robbins in the 700 block of Nordahl Road shortly before 12:30 a.m. July 14, according to the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department.

Once inside, the thieves damaged the business’ security system and stole about $120 in cash before fleeing.

On July 17, the burglars returned to the same Baskin-Robbins, shattering the glass front door to gain entry before disassembling a safe and stealing roughly $1,500 in cash, sheriff’s Detective Paul Brown said. Damage to

believes park security needs a full 24-hour service to protect businesses from late night criminal activity.

“The cockroaches come out at night,” Morrissey said.

Morrissey also agreed that the city should have a safe parking lot.

Commissioners suggested a discussion regarding a safe parking lot, though City Planner Sergio Madera noted it’s outside the commission’s purview to enact such a program.

hended down the cliff side,” Campbell said. “Detectives are in the process of recovering that firearm and processing the scene.”

Anyone with any information regarding the incident was asked to call the department’s Homicide Unit at 619-531-2293 or Crime Stoppers at 888580- 8477.

ported.

The silver Mercedes-Benz veered off the roadway and hit the light pole in the 300 block of South Melrose Drive about 12:30 a.m., according to the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department.

Paramedics took the motorist to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead, Sgt. Eric Cottrell said.

The victim’s name was withheld pending family notification.

leave from the sheriff’s department, pleaded guilty to a felony burglary charge earlier this year. He previously faced up to 13 years in state prison if convicted of felony burglary and misdemeanor drug possession counts.

His defense attorney, Earll Pott, said after the sentencing hearing that Richey developed an opioid addiction following an injury inflicted by an inmate while Richey was working as a jail deputy.

the safe was estimated at about $2,500.

A security camera inside the store captured images of the thieves.

Anyone with information about the case is asked to call San Diego County Crime Stoppers at 888580-8477 or contact the agency online at sdcrimestoppers.org. Tipsters may remain anonymous and could be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000.

Driver killed in crash in front of Vista Courthouse

A man possibly in the throes of a medical crisis was fatally injured early Sept. 8 when the car he was driving crashed into a traffic signal in front of Vista Courthouse, authorities re-

Preliminary evidence indicated that the driver lost control of the car due to a medical emergency, sheriff’s Lt. Matthew Carpenter said.

Deputy gets probation for stealing drugs

A San Diego County sheriff’s deputy who stole prescription medication from drug drop-off boxes at a patrol station was sentenced today to two years of probation.

Cory Dean Richey, 39, was arrested earlier this year on allegations that he fished drugs out of prescription drug collections boxes, which are located at law enforcement facilities and jails across the county for people to dispose of unwanted medications anonymously.

Richey, who remains on administrative unpaid

“At the depths of his addiction, he accessed discarded medication left in drop boxes at a sheriff’s facility,’’ Pott told reporters.

The attorney said Richey has since completed a residential drug rehabilitation program, been drug tested on a weekly basis and has not had a positive drug test in eight months.

“He’s looking forward to his continued sobriety and committed to his family and community,’’ Pott said.

Though earlier this year, Deputy District Attorney Cal Logan said the investigation was looking into whether Richey was selling any of the medication, the prosecutor said Monday that the evidence only showed Richey was using the drugs personally.

“He is a person that unfortunately succumbed to addiction like so many people in our community,’’ Logan said.

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SURVEILLANCE VIDEO from a Baskin-Robbins on Nordahl Road in San Marcos depicts two suspects responsible for burglarizing the store twice in three days. Courtesy photos

The Cottages the latest hot spot in Carlsbad Village

vision and vibe. We feel we put together a really good group.”

By Steve Puterski CARLSBAD

— The Cottages in Carlsbad Village, a newly-established business collective of like-minded owners, has exploded in popularity since opening last month, offering everything from sustainable food, artisan coffee and craft beer to vintage records and clothes — all within a cluster of modern chalets.

The Cottages had its soft opening on Aug. 21 and has been an instant hit in the Village. There are three cottages with four businesses, including Revolution Roasters coffee shop, The

Plot Express, a quick-service vegan restaurant, Shoots Fish & Beer, Stella Jean’s Ice Cream and Pack Ratt, a retail vintage clothing and records store located inside a 1960s Volkswagen trailer.

The Cottages is open

from 7 a.m.-7 p.m. on Roosevelt Street between Carlsbad Village Drive and Grand Avenue, offering indoor and outdoor seating in a dog-friendly and welcoming atmosphere.

Each business has its

own hours of operation.

“I looked around and was like this needs to be a cohesive concept,” said Chris Slowey, co-owner of Shoots Fish & Beer with Oceanside restaurateurs Jessica and Davin Waite of

The Plot and O’side Brine Box. “I said, ‘What if we lease the whole property then we could have Revolution and Shoots and work with friends. The only way to do that right is to work with people with the same

While each business is unique in its offerings and style, they bring many of the same philosophies to The Cottages — sustainability, fresh ingredients and refraining from using plastics.

According to Slowey, The Cottages is building off the Village’s recent transformation along State Street, with the additions of Campfire, Jeune et Jolie, Pure Project, Handles, Nick’s on State and others.

Jessica Waite, who along with her husband Davin have opened several popular Oceanside eateries, said coming to Carlsbad allowed the couple to “meld” their dining concepts into a new market.

“It started with State Street and South O, where we would see a lot of the same people,” Jessica Waite said. “Being a plant-based restaurant that’s aligned with non-vegan restaurants that just have the same ethos as we do … it feels really natural to run with the pack a little bit.”

Tyler Cable, operating manager for Revolution Roasters, said after opening in Oceanside several years ago, the business began looking at expansion, researching locations in Encinitas, Vista and Carlsbad to find the best fit.

Cable said one challenge in finding a new business space is the lack of control over determining neighboring businesses. Once they were approached to join The Cottages, Cable said it was an easy decision.

The Cottages hasn’t held its official grand opening yet, but the collection of business owners is planning a formal event in October, along with plans to host fundraisers and other gatherings to capitalize on the instant success of The Cottages.

THE COTTAGES opened on Aug. 21 in Carlsbad Village anchored by five businesses, including Revolution Roasters and Pack Ratt Records & Junk, pictured above, focused on sustainability and good vibes. Photos by Steve Puterski

Local community rallies to support friend, colleague

By Samantha Nelson

OCEANSIDE — Law enforcement and the community are working to support retired Oceanside police Officer Eddie Reyes, who was diagnosed earlier this summer with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, a fatal disease more commonly known as ALS.

Originally from Texas, Reyes joined the Oceanside Police Department 22 years ago after serving in the Marine Corps. While in the police academy, Reyes met Capt. Michael Kos, who at the time was a fellow cadet.

The two went on to work in the patrol unit, SWAT team and as defensive tactics instructors in Oceanside.

“Eddie is an awesome guy,” Kos said. “He has a calm demeanor and a great sense of humor. Without a doubt one of the funniest guys I know.”

Kos described Reyes as a trustworthy officer who everyone wanted to be around and a generous man who raised his two sons to be respectful and give back to their communities.

“As a police officer, Eddie was trusted,” Kos said.

residences have mixed views about adding sidewalks to the community. Niebaum also noted that the project had originally proposed not to add a sidewalk there, but staff insisted.

“Having a sidewalk will provide a pedestrian safe refuge,” said City Planner Sergio Madera.

Residents were also upset about the concession — allowed through density bonus — waiving the developer’s requirement to underground all utilities. Utilities will be undergrounded within the project’s boundaries but constructed above ground along Avocado Road.

While commissioners also expressed mixed feelings, the project was ultimately approved in a 4-0-1 vote, with Commissioner Tom Rosales opposed and Commissioner Jay Malik abstaining.

Rosales, chairman of the Planning Commission, said he struggled with the project’s unpopularity among residences and its lackluster outreach efforts.

Niebaum said the project had two community outreach meetings, one last December that had 34 attendees and a second in April that had over 70 attendees.

Malik suggested first conducting an overall traffic impact study on how all of the current development projects in the pipeline will affect existing communities, noting the recently approved

OCEANSIDE POLICE Officer Eddie Reyes, who was recently diagnosed with ALS, received more than $17,000 from Palomar Health employee donations. Courtesy photo

“Trusted to do the right thing, trusted to be there in a crisis, but most of all trusted to put others ahead of himself.”

During his time on the force, Reyes was twice nominated as a member of the Team of the Quarter and received both the Silver DUI Award and the

295-unit Ocean Creek mixed-use project nearby.

“We’re looking at things piecemeal,” Malik said.

Gold DUI Award.

“The city of Oceanside was a better place because you were part of it,” wrote Police Chief Kedrick Sadler to Reyes upon his retirement.

Beyond serving his community, Reyes had a passion for boxing and would teach his fellow offi-

fic impact studies. Because of its smaller size, the Avocado Road project was exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act review and did not have to complete a traffic study, which also frustrated neighbors.

cers the ropes of the sport. He even competed as a boxer in the Fire and Police Olympics a few times.

“He was a super fit guy,” Kos said. “Seeing Eddie in his current condition is a shock to us all.”

On June 29, Reyes was diagnosed with ALS, also called Lou Gehrig’s disease, a progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord.

The disease weakens the muscles and impacts physical functions, which can cause those who have it to lose the ability to speak, eat, move and even breathe.

Reyes was unable to speak with The Coast News due to his condition.

Kos visited Reyes when he was first diagnosed with

ALS.

“I told Eddie that he needs to make sure he has conversations he thought he would have time to have later in life while he can still talk,” Kos said. “I wanted to make sure he tells those he loves how he feels. Most of all, I told Eddie that he needs to fight the good fight and not quit. I told him God loves him and has a plan for him. I told him I love him and so many of his police brothers and sisters love him.”

According to Kos, Reyes plans to move back to Texas to be closer to his parents and extended family, who can help care for him while his sons are on opposite ends of the country.

Like their father, the two young men are cur-

rently military servicemembers in the Marines and Navy.

The Oceanside Police Officers’ Association started a fundraiser to help Reyes throughout his medical journey.

In late August, Palomar Health presented Reyes with a check for over $17,000 that came from Palomar Health employee donations.

“As you close this chapter and start on a new one, I know I speak on behalf of all of the men and women of the Oceanside Police Department when I say thank you for your many years of devoted service to us and the community,” Sadler wrote. “Know that your brothers and sisters at the Oceanside Police Department will miss you.”

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John Patrick Shanley’s Pulitzer and Tony award-winning play takes audiences to a Catholic school in the Bronx where a nun accuses a priest of inappropriate behavior. But did anything really happen?

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This heartwarming and funny story, written by Dea Hurston, which follows the Black family and their Christmas in Carlsbad is filled with your favorite holiday musical tunes!

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This Tony award-winning musical invites the audience to come along as Alison delves into her past and on a journey of coming out and stepping into herself.

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which follows the Black family and their Christmas in Carlsbad is filled with your favorite holiday musical tunes! This Tony award-winning musical invites the audience to come along as Alison delves into her past and on a journey of coming out and stepping into herself. A feat of incredible comedic acting and ingenuity, this re-telling of the Hitchcock story will have audiences rolling with laughter! Winner of the Tony Award for Best Play. Alice Walker’s remarkable story comes to life in this uplifting musical that reveals the power of love. Winner of the Pulitzer Prize, the National Book Award,

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OCEANSIDE POLICE Officer Eddie Reyes and Capt. Michael Kos during their early days with the department. At left, Reyes, left, poses for a photo with Kos. At right, Kos kneels with Reyes standing directly above him during SWAT training. Courtesy photos

Retired Oceanside police officer battling ALS

Encinitas, Solana Beach ramp up bike enforcement

Cities respond to influx of younger cyclists on roads

By Laura Place REGION

— North

County coastal cities are aligning their respective enforcement of bike safety laws in response to the rising number of electric and manual bikes on the road, often carrying young riders.

Solana Beach leaders adopted an ordinance focused on increasing bicycle law enforcement on Aug. 23. Assistant City Manager Dan King said they wanted to make the city’s rules consistent with those of Encinitas, who adopted an ordinance on June 28.

Under these ordinances, bikers are expressly prohibited from having passengers riding on handlebars or in any other way the bike is not intended for.

The new language also states that law enforcement officers may use discretion to offer first-time violators of bike safety laws to avoid a citation and instead participate in a bike safety course.

Lt. Ryan Wisniewski of the San Diego County Sheriff’s North Coastal Station said the department is focused on addressing blatantly unsafe behaviors that they see, particularly

among younger riders.

“A lot of it is kids riding without helmets or failing to secure their helmet properly. A lot of them are riding with friends on the bike where it’s not designed to have a passenger, and making a right or left turn where they shouldn’t be,” said Wisniewski.

Local leaders know that new bike regulations could be coming down the pipeline on the state level, such as Assembly Bill 825, which proposes legalizing biking on sidewalks at

10 miles per hour without well-connected bike infrastructure.

For now, said Solana Beach City Manager Greg Wade, they are trying to address the issues in front of them realistically.

“Our ordinance as proposed is really to give additional tools to the sheriff to cite violators,” Wade said.

Both the Encinitas and Solana Beach ordinances follow the example of Carlsbad, which implemented a state of emergency after two cyclists on

e-bikes were killed within one week of each other last summer.

Encinitas adopted its state of emergency in June after the community was shaken by the death of a 15-year-old who was killed in a collision while riding an e-bike along El Camino Real.

At last month's Encinitas City Council meeting, the North Coastal Station shared statistics for local bicycle citations. This year, law enforcement issued 54 citations related to elec-

tric and manual bicycles, 35 to minors not wearing helmets and five for riding on the handlebars of a bike, e-bike or motorcycle.

Solana Beach has historically prohibited riding bikes on sidewalks, specifically in a business district or along a road with a designated biking lane or path, to give pedestrians space.

However, city leaders acknowledged circumstances where a citation for violating that rule would be unnecessary, such as a young child learning to ride a bike.

Councilmember Dave Zito said he receives many complaints about kids riding bikes on sidewalks along Lomas Santa Fe Drive. However, the roads or bike lanes don't feel safe for many children, even those up into late elementary school.

“There is a very notable population of young kids who bike to school, and they won’t do it if they have to get on the street there. They’re not on training wheels, but they are fourth graders,” Zito said.

Resident Kristin Brinner said it’s not just kids who feel unsafe biking and asked pedestrians to understand why someone might be riding on the sidewalk.

“A pedestrian gets passed by a bicyclist at 15 miles an hour, and that feels fast. I’m out on my

bike in the bike lane, and I’m getting passed by literally semis on Lomas Santa Fe going 45 miles per hour,” Brinner said. “Generally, people bike on sidewalks when they feel unsafe biking elsewhere.”

Bicyclists in Encinitas have shared similar concerns, particularly around unsafe behavior by car drivers around bikers.

Brent Garrigus, the owner of RIDE Cyclery along the 101 who has been biking in Encinitas for over a decade, said he has been in multiple situations where aggressive drivers have caused bike collisions or ignored their surroundings with no consequences.

“If all these communities really want to be bicycle friendly, there needs to be a legitimate change in perception of the responsibility of cars and people on bikes,” he said. “We have all these bike lanes but nothing’s really better. Regular people don’t feel comfortable riding here.”

In Encinitas and Solana Beach, local schools are also joining the cause to increase education about bike safety.

Earl Warren Middle School has implemented a bike permit program requiring students to attend a presentation about safely commuting via bike to ride to school. Skyline Elementary indicated they would follow suit this school year.

COASTAL CRACKDOWN: Elected officials in Encinitas and Solana Beach have recently adopted bicycling safety ordinances in response to cycling-related fatalities and reports of younger cyclists engaging in unsafe riding practices. The Coast News graphic

Eat&Drink

Del Mar Wine & Food Festival draws thousands

Inaugural six-day event highlighted area culinary scene

By Laura Place

DEL MAR

—

The Del Mar Wine & Food Festival, a six-day event highlighting the San Diego region’s culinary scene, wrapped up last weekend after drawing thousands of foodies and wine enthusiasts in its inaugural year.

Born out of San Diego Magazine CEO Troy Johnson’s ambitious plans for

a high-level celebration of the local gastronomic industry, the first annual Del Mar Wine & Food Festival kicked off the busy week with around 20 different small-group tastings and paired dinners hosted by celebrity chefs, actors and athletes.

The event then culminated with a two-day “grand tasting” on Sept. 9 and 10 at Surf Cup Sports Park, an all-you-can-eat-and-drink event featuring more than 200 restaurants, wineries and other food and beverage vendors.

Over 4,700 people from

San Diego County attended between the two days, giving them access to a wide array of high-end wines and gourmet food.

The exhibiting restaurants were made up largely of Johnson’s own favorites from the San Diego area, who jumped at the chance to participate. Chef Christophe Cevasco, founder of Beeside Balcony in Del Mar and La Jolla, drew a crowd with his small plates of grilled Spanish octopus, bacon and potato on a bed of arugula and white truffle oil.

“We were very excited

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about it [the festival]. It’s such a big deal, and it’s great to see everyone here,” Cevasco said.

Local taco restaurant chain Puesto also exhibited at the Grand Tasting, cooking blue corn tortillas as part of their sampling menu. Puesto social media manager Mandie Gellar said the turnout for the event’s opening year was impressive.

“This amount of turnout for a first year is amazing. We’re excited to see what comes next year,” Gellar said.

While there was plenty to imbibe and feast on for

Grand Tasting general attendees — single-day tickets started at $175 — those seeking a more exclusive experience in the VIP tent could enjoy elevated tasting experiences with demonstrations by gourmet chefs for $425.

Tiffany Baird, who came to the festival from Orange County, said she was very impressed by all the Del Mar Wine & Food Festival already had to offer.

“We’ve been to other food and wine festivals, and for the first annual, it’s spectacular,” Baird said. Small group events

throughout the week drew around 800 additional attendees.

These included a paired mezcal dinner hosted by former “Breaking Bad” costars Bryan Cranston and Aaron Paul, a wine-paired dinner with chefs Claudette Zepeda and Antonia Lofaso, and a pickleball tournament led by former NFL quarterback Drew Brees.

A portion of the proceeds from the festival are being donated to Feeding San Diego. Festival representatives have not yet confirmed how much money was raised.

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THE WINE was flowing over the weekend at the inaugural Del Mar Wine & Food Festival. Photo by Laura Place

LORENA GARDEA of San Diego taco restaurant Puesto prepares tortillas at the six-day festival. Photo by Laura Place

KATE ABUDAYYEH enjoys a laugh with friends on Sunday at the Del Mar Wine & Food Festival. Photo by Laura Place

Patio Wars: New English vs. Eppig

off the exit except the brewery. You should!

Justin Vineyards comes to Vittorio’s

cheese on arugula, drizzled with honey vinaigrette and garnished with almonds.

New English Brewing is south of state Route 56.

I know that, you know that. But despite being slightly out of bounds, they made this tournament — as a first-round bye, no less — based on patio reputation alone.

New English is in that fuzzy map area where they aren’t in San Diego but aren’t in North County, either. This week, New English takes on Eppig Brewing & Bierhalle in Vista.

Accommodation: 15

Atmosphere: 15

Takeaway: This is one of the most enjoyable patios I’ve experienced. They didn’t just build an excellent beer-drinking space with Instagram-friendly art painted on the walls. They made it well. Every area feels comfortable and well-intentioned. I knew I was smitten when I left, already in the throes of inviting friends to return with.

Accommodation: 20

Atmosphere: 19

Offerings: 18

Service: 18

Wildcard: 19

Total: 94

Justin Baldwin, owner of Justin Vineyards and Winery, was an investment banker with a love for French Bordeaux wines, including his favorite: Chateau Margaux.

In the 1970s, he had a vision to create world-class Bordeaux wines. He realized his dream when he purchased 160 acres of land in Paso Robles, believing “wine should be exceptional from every angle.”

Justin Vineyards seamlessly merges Old World traditions, such as hand harvesting and French oak barrel aging, with New World innovations like their proprietary “Air Knife” processing.

Founded in 1981, Justin has continually expanded its viticultural expertise and acreage, benefiting from Paso Robles’ limestone-rich soil that imparts distinct character to their Bordeaux-style reds.

With 13 vintages of award-winning Napa Valley wines, winemaker Scott Shirley joined Justin in 2012, applying his scientific-artistic approach to Paso Robles, treating each harvest as an open canvas.

Guests at Victor Magalhaes’s Vittorio’s Italian Trattoria enjoyed a fourcourse Justin Vineyards wine dinner with expert narration from Southern Glazer’s David Sheline, sommelier and sales consultant and Eric Brehm, division manager, CSW, WSET3, IWP, FWS.

The dinner started with a delightful beetroot carpaccio and baked goat cheese paired with a 2022 Sauvignon Blanc.

This sauvignon blanc, sourced from various Justin vineyards, offered a clean, textured palate filled with bright citrus and tropical fruit notes, complemented by a touch of fresh herbs and a refreshing mineral structure from steel tank fermentation. Its crisp granny smith apple and citrus finish paired well with the warm goat

The second course was a duck confit risotto with mushrooms, parmesan shavings, and truffle oil. The risotto was served with Justin’s 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon, aged for 14 months in 25% new American oak. The nose had black cherry and hints of vanilla, caramel, and cocoa influenced by the American oak. The palate’s plum, black cherry, and blackberry flavors with baking spice matched up nicely with the richness of the truffle oil-infused risotto.

I was excited to see Justin’s flagship wine and Bordeaux blend, Isosceles, paired with the main course of venison chops, asparagus, and potato soufflé.

The full-bodied blend with cherry and cassis on the nose and palate, along with boysenberry, blackberry, and hints of cinnamon, vanilla, and baking spice, further enhancing the palate with medium tannins, created a memorable combination.

Read the enire column at thecoastnews.com

Breweries are scored on a 100-point scale with a max of 20 points per category.

Eppig Brewing

You might recall that Eppig received high marks for the utility of their brewery patio.

Eppig nailed the basics of multiple comfortable seating areas, fire pits, and atmospheric bulb lights.

The brewery got bonus points for their EV charger, excellent service, and consistent food truck appearances.

Offerings: 14

Service: 19

Wildcard: 15

Total: 78

New English Brewing

The New English Brewing Company patio is delightful.

The open-air brewery bleeds out into an enormous patio with swinging loungers, picnic areas on faux grass under the shade of trees, an established dining area, and fireside benches.

A full-size shuffleboard game is painted on the ground, and yard games

abound.

New English is located in the SOVA Science Park. While they don’t offer food, The Coffee Cart Café and The Craft Taco share the parking lot. Nearby Mom’s Pizza delivers to your table, making it easy to enjoy a lunch or happy hour snack with your beer.

I sit with a pint, enjoying the breeze under a tree while the dog searches the ground for crumbs. New English is out of the way in Sorrento Valley but still convenient.

However, if you don’t work or take your kids to volleyball camp nearby, there is no real reason to get

ROUND 2 WINNER: New English Brewing Company. You’ll never go wrong with the beer at Eppig (in this writer’s opinion), but for an above-and-beyond patio experience, New English is clearly near the top.

Despite being just south of the official boundary for the North County Brewery Patio-Off competition, they make the extra travel effort worthwhile. I suggest going early on a Friday so you can stop by The Coffee Cart Café for a mug or a shot of espresso first.

Send a message to @ CheersNorthCounty on Facebook or Instagram, or e-mail me at ryan@coastnewsgroup.com.

VICTOR MAGALHAES, owner of Vittorio’s Italian Trattoria, center, with Southern Glazer’s David Sheline, left, and Eric Brehm.

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NEW ENGLISH Brewing in Sorrento Valley has a strong patio reputation. Courtesy photo

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Cardiff's Besta-Wan Pizza an old-school favorite

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It’s been 14 years since I originally Licked the Plate at the iconic Besta-Wan Pizza House in Cardiff.

And with a recent change in ownership, I thought it about time to get back to this charming neighborhood joint with plenty of character and now some intriguing new menu items.

The backstory is also fascinating, so let’s start with that first. The pizzeria was first built as a single-family home in 1942. It remained that way until 1965, when Richard and Virginia Corder transitioned it to the original version of Besta Wan Pizza House.

The restaurant has changed hands a couple of times over the past few years, most recently acquired by KC and Eric Bauer, Encinitas residents for the past 20 years who wanted to continue the rich, funky tradition that Besta first established with some of their own touches.

One of those touches is Eric’s Chicago-style Italian Beef, reflecting his Second City roots. Eric’s extensive culinary background as an executive sous chef and owner of a consulting firm has influenced the menu, with recent specials such as Spotted Bass Ceviche, a dai-

ly fresh catch from local waters, and a House Made Ice Cream Sandwich.

But don’t worry, folks, the solid core menu remains the same, and my rediscovery of Besta Wan will have

me returning for more. The weekend brunch is a Cardiff tradition and still packs them in for the Besta Classics, as they call their lineup of classic dishes like the Avocado Levain Toast

with smashed avocado, Dorati tomatoes, chili flakes, sea salt and poached eggs. The Benedictos, Huevos Rancheros, Chorizo Scramble, and create-your-own omelets, scrambles or hashes

from a seemingly endless list of ingredients are also fun.

During my first visit to their brunch years ago, I learned that Besta Wan is also renowned as a day drinking hotspot, with the infamous “Man” Mosa taking center stage. The vibe is loose and far more celebratory at Besta brunch, that’s for sure.

But for the sake of covering the menu, it’s time to move on to the salads, burgers and sandwiches, all of which are equally enticing. I’m really into a good Italian Chop Salad, and Besta does it right. The Besta Burger stands up to the best in the area, and the unique Tears for Spears crispy house-fried pickles are super fun and delicious.

That said, the Chicago-style Italian Beef caught my eye before my first visit back. Having spent three years working blocks from Al’s Italian Beef in Chicago, I have opinions that go far deeper than the current hype resulting from the popularity of the television series “The Bear.”

Eric’s version with garlic and herb roasted roast beef, sauteed peppers, onions, and giardiniera on a toasted Turano roll is spot on. I’d suggest mixing in some other fine items from the menu and then splitting one, as it’s sizable.

This brings me to the big draw at Besta, and rightfully so, the classic thin, crispy crust, tavern-style pizzas (or bar pies) cooked well done with sauce, toppings and cheese to the edge and cut into manageable two-bite

squares. These are done best in a pizza oven from Ohiobased Peerless, which has been in the pizza oven manufacturing business for over 100 years.

Attention to detail can make all the difference when going for authenticity. Besta Wan offers a dozen options, including create-your-own pie, but the Besta Wan Special with ground beef, pepperoni, sausage, green peppers, onions and mushrooms is my go-to favorite. I should mention that since my visit, Eric has added one called The Cheef with Italian beef, red sauce, mozzarella, spicy giardiniera, wild oregano and pecorino Romano that I am very curious to try.

Even with the plethora of pizza options in North County, I would have to rank Besta’s among my favorites. I think enjoying the pizza in a charming, funky Cardiff dining room while playing some tunes on the jukebox and enjoying a beer or glass of wine from a decent selection is the way to go.

Daily specials that may surprise and delight are popping up, so keep an eye on their Instagram page for regular updates.

In the age of look-alike and copycat restaurant concepts, Besta Wan is a true original in an epic location minus any of the pretense or coastal attitude of many area restaurants. There's no need for that here; it’s the real deal with a personality and a menu to match. I’m adding it to my monthly stop list. Visit www.bestawanpizza.com for location, menu and hours.

Beverly Ann Stiles was born at home on January 4, 1937, in Selah, Washington, and we were lucky enough to have her sparkle and light upon this world for 86 years until she danced her way into the heavens above Encinitas, California on August 21, 2023.

Beverly’s family and friends formed her trusted entourage on her life’s journey. Survived by her children, Katherine Marie Osuna, William Joseph Perry Jr., Kathleen Perry Milford, and Barbara Perry-Lorek, her grandchildren, Jasmine Folden-Diaz, Sarah Perry, Matthew Perry, Jessi-

ca Tyler, Konrad Lorek, Tanner Milford, Cameron Lorek, Jack Milford, and Cailin Lorek and great granddaughters Josephine Diaz, and the twins, Luna and Leota Lorek. She is also survived by her former spouses, William J. Perry with whom she raised four children and was married to from 1956 to 1981 and Frank Miller to whom she was married from 1985 - 1994. She was preceded in death by her father Odis Vernon Stiles, mother Nellie Margaret Stiles, brother Donald Vernon Stiles, and sister Virginia Lee Thomas.

Beverly was not only a loving and nurturing mother, grandmother and great grandmother, but also her life was marked by her dedication to helping others. Receiving her bachelor’s degree from the University of Redlands after she had raised her children, Beverly served as the Executive Director of Mid Valley Recovery Services in El Monte, CA until her retirement in December of 2008.

As a fearless leader and passionate advocate of recovery programs,

she believed in providing an alternative to incarceration for substance abusers. Beverly’s tireless efforts expanded the center’s outreach, saving countless lives and improving the quality of life for many. In her own journey of recovery, she celebrated 45 years of sobriety.

In her free time, Beverly indulged in her talent for art and sculpture, particularly working with clay. She even donated her own kiln to the community center at Oceana where she resided. Her artistic endeavors brought her joy, and she also formed many friendships through her involvement with Alcoholics Anonymous.

A celebration of life to honor Beverly’s incredible spirit will be held on Saturday, September 16th, 2:00 pm at the Recreation Center, Harding Community Center, located at 3098 Harding Street in Carlsbad, California.

The family requests that in lieu of flowers donations be made to the Brother Benno Foundation in Oceanside, CA.

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BESTA-WAN PIZZA HOUSE owner Eric Bauer shows off the Besta Burger, loaded with two beef patties, American cheese, Besta spread, red onion and bread and butter pickles on a brioche bun.

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Business Name(s): A. Dentistry in the Round. Located at: 143 Liverpool Dr., Cardi CA 92007 San Diego. Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Information:

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Maui in 1969

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Imoved to Maui in the summer of 1969, solely for the purpose of surfing Honolua Bay.

Honolua, which was then ranked among the best waves in the world, is a winter break, however, and so I rode the smaller waves in and around Lahaina: The Harbor, Shark Pit, Olowalu and, on big south swells, Maalaea.

Due to those vivid color photos in Surfer Magazine, Maui had become the prime destination for surfers internationally. With the housing boom decades away, finding a place to stay was nearly impossible.

Attempting to conquer the housing shortage, I bought and moved into a 1962 Ford Falcon station wagon. It was roomy enough even when sharing sleeping space with all my worldly possessions: five T-shirts, an equal number of underwear, two pairs of surf trunks, one pair of flip-flops, one pair of tennis shoes, two pairs of socks, a box of paraffin wax and the 6’10” mini gun I built in my family’s garage.

I would have spent the

entire winter in that rusty old car had it not lacked a rear window, something that turned my skin into a mosquito buffet.

In desperation, I moved to Animal Farm, a sprawling plantation house years past its glory, on the beach, facing the coral-rich wave called Shark Pit.

Ten bucks a week entitled a tenant to a moldy shower, a dilapidated kitchen and a piece of floor.

Breakfast at the Pioneer Inn just up the street was only for elites who could afford $2.50 for macadamia nut pancakes. We proletariat saved our pennies for a monthly treat at the Lahaina Bakery, where a hard-earned buck was traded for a plate of spaghetti and meatballs.

If that was too expensive, saimin at Larry’s was 45 cents, and do-it yourself Top Ramen would set you back a shiny new dime. Fresh mangoes and guavas, which could be picked freely, grew everywhere.

Shark Pit was a good wave when it broke, which wasn’t often that year. We scored Maalaea and The Harbor a couple times, though, and when all those spots were flat, a trip across the island to Ho’okipa Park guaranteed fun wind swells.

Our biggest concern was the quality of the surf, everyone hyping the coming winter swells that were predicted (accurately as it

turns out) to be huge.

Health problems consisted of coral cuts, which often led to staph, something that could cause extremities to swell like water balloons and leave you delirious. We treated the problem with aloe vera and golden seal.

Nobody I knew owned a TV or had a subscription to a newspaper, and so events like Woodstock and the moon landings were out of our orbit. We had nothing. We had everything. We lived in a run-down paradise where our monthly expenses were far less than a night’s stay at a beachfront hotel. We had no clue that something far worse was coming.

Supervisors pass child care expansion policy

By City News Service REGION —

The San Diego County Board of Supervisors on Sept. 12, voted unanimously for a proposal intended to increase the number of child care providers in the county and enhance the capabilities of existing providers.

The plan — detailed Monday by Supervisors Terra Lawson-Remer and Nora Vargas — has been “crafted to enhance the infrastructure needs for new and existing child care providers and family child care homes and create a pilot program to implement an emergency child care flex system for county employees,” a statement from the officials said.

build strong families, create jobs and allows parents to keep their jobs.

Aaron Garrett, a county protective services worker and member of the Service Employees International Union Local 221, said those in his field face many challenges, including recruitment and retention.

“Child care is the work that makes all the work possible,” he added.

The proposal had several detractors, including one resident who described it as indoctrination. He and another man said that families are ultimately the best child care providers.

While the old plantation homes were demolished by developers decades ago, the Pioneer Inn, and other classic Lahaina landmarks, have been reduced to ash.

Tragically, more than 100 Maui residents lost their lives along with the loss of ancient wooden structures unique to Lahaina. Still, nothing can remove my memories of Lahaina in 1969. Those remain, forever etched in my memory.

Anyone wishing to help the people of Maui are invited to contribute to the Go Fund Me page at: https:// www.gofundme.com/f/ help-the-people-of-maui

On Tuesday, board Chairwoman Vargas said the policy emphasizes the county’s commitment to support families and build on the American dream.

“I believe that child care is a public good and we all have a role to play in this,” she added.

Lawson-Remer said the new policy won’t solve the child care crisis, but is “a step in the right direction.”

Supervisor Joel Anderson said the need for such a program is great, and when a county worker loses a day on the job because a childcare provider is unavailable, “that hurts all of us.”

During a public hearing, one supporter said better child care resources help

During the Monday press conference, board Vargas described child care as “a pillar of economic development. Today’s policy is part of the county’s ongoing commitment to help families access quality child care by investing in infrastructure and supporting entrepreneurship.’’

According to the proposal, 77% of county parents struggle to find child care, many providers have long wait lists and swaths of the county do not have adequate — or any — providers.

According to Lawson-Remer’s office, the program will cost $1 million, which comes from a $2 million funding pot the county allocated for child care facility development and improvement.

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OUR HOUSE in Maui in 1969. Tenants paid $10 a week. Photo courtesy of Chris Ahrens

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Sept. 15

FAN HALEN

“The World’s Most Authentic Tribute to Van Halen” sets the stage for a night with Dave, Eddie, Alex and Michael with a true-to-life tribute. $18, 9 p.m. at Belly Up, 160 S Cedros Ave, Solana Beach.

MÚSICA EN LA PLAZA

Catch Grupo Bella at this Friday's Música en la Plaza. The event is free with $60 VIP tickets including a Mexican buffet. 7:30 p.m. at California Center for the Arts, 340 N Escondido Blvd, Escondido.

ROSH HASHANA DINNER

Join the center to welcome the Jewish New Year with a Rosh Hashana mea. 7:30 p.m. at Chabad Jewish Center Oceanside/Vista, 1930 Sunset Dr, Vista.

STREET LEVEL VOL 1.4

Join OMA for Street Level Vol. 1.4: Surfsiders featuring sensational surf band The Tourmaliners and vocalist Celeste Barbier. $10, members free with a personalized member code. 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sept. 15 at Oceanside Museum of Art, 704 Pier View Way, Oceanside.

‘THE SAVOYARD MURDERS’

The Roustabouts Theatre Co. proudly presents “The Savoyard Murders.”

$45, Sept. 7 to Sept. 30 at Scripps Ranch Theatre, 9783 Avenue of Nations, San Diego.

‘MATILDA THE MUSICAL’

Inspired by the twisted genius of Roald Dahl, the Tony Award-winning Roald Dahl’s “Matilda The Musical” is the captivating masterpiece that revels in the power of imagination. Tickets $18-$30 through Sept. 17 at Star Theatre Co., 402 N Coast Hwy, Oceanside.

MARI BLACK

Multi-style violinist and champion fiddler Mari Black delights audiences around the world with her virtuosic fiddling. $15-$18, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Sept. 15 at Templars Hall, Old Poway Park, 14134 Midland Rd, Poway.

CHAMBER GOLF TOURNEY

The Greater Escondido Chamber of Commerce is hosting its Third annual Chamber Challenge Cup Golf Tournament. Registration starts at 6:30 a.m. $150 per person, Team of 4 $550. The Vineyard Escondido, 925 San Pasqual Rd, Escondido.

FREE MOVIE NIGHT

Join Village Church for a special showing of “The Little Mermaid.” Children and teens must be accompanied by adults. 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Sept. 15 at Village Community Presbyterian Church, 6225 Paseo Delicias, Rancho Santa Fe.

Sept. 16

VISTA VIKING FESTIVAL

California’s premiere Viking and Nordic heritage event is moving two miles down the road to the Antique Gas & Steam Engine Museum. Adults $25, Youth $10, and Child $5. Kids under 5 free. 10 a.m. Sept. 16 & Sept. 17 at Antique Gas & Steam Engine Museum, 2040 N Santa Fe Ave, Vista.

SOLAR DISCOVERY DAY

Baker Home Energy is hosting a solar and battery discovery day to help community members learn more about clean energy choices. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 16 at Baker Home Energy, 2120 Harmony Grove Rd, Escondido.

‘A WOMAN OF INFLUENCE’

Author Vanessa Wilkie of The Huntington discusses and signs her new book, “A Woman of Influence.” 1 p.m. at Barnes & Noble, 1040 N El Camino Real, Encinitas.

OZOMATLI

Since forming in 1995, the lineup’s collaborative, energetic blend of multi-cultural music and activism has earned the band three Grammys, four Hollywood Bowl shows, a TED Talk and much more. $35, 9 p.m. at Belly Up, 160 S Cedros Ave, Solana Beach.

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Sept. 17

SUNSHINE SOIREE BY SEA

Oceanside Theatre Company will host an afternoon of entertainment, food and celebration by the sea at the Mission Pacific resort. $150, 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Sept. 17 at Mission Pacific Resort, 201 N Myers St, Oceanside.

ENCINITAS BEACH RUN

Join us for the annual Encinitas Beach Run 10K, 5K and Kids K races to benefit Encinitas Lifesaving Association. 10K ($72), 5K ($62) and kids ages 10-17 ($45). 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 17 at Moonlight Beach, 398 B St, Encinitas.

...A SENSE OF PLACE...

a Ukrainian artwork exhibition. 2 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Sept. 16 at Escondido Public Library, 239 S Kalmia St, Escondido.

THE DNA GROUP DNA expert Dr. Kathryn Johnston will present remotely, “What’s new in crossover recombination and why it is so important?” Free, registration necessary only for virtual attendees at nsdcgs.org. 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Sept. 16 at Georgina Cole Library, 1250 Carlsbad Village Dr, Carlsbad.

SDVAN/SYNERGY 20 YEARS

The Synergy Arts Foundation and San Diego Visual Arts Network anniversary celebration will include art, dancing, live music, a silent auction, food and more. $50, 6 to 10 p.m. Sept. 16 at Institute of Contemporary Art San Diego North, 1550 S El Camino Real, Encinitas.

CARDIFF FARMERS MKT

Join us for the new Cardiff Farmers Market every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at MiraCosta San Elijo Campus, 3333 Manchester Ave, Encinitas.

PAWS FOR A CAUSE

Labrador Rescuers of San Diego invites all to its biggest fundraising event of the year. Tickets include apps, drinks, a three-course meal and more. $200, 5 to 9:30 p.m. Sept. 16 at Westin Carlsbad, 5480 Carlsbad Blvd, Carlsbad.

PHES Gallery will be hosting an opening reception for our newest exhibition, featuring local artists Bruce Dean, Paul Henry, Bridget Rountree and Susan Savory. 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 17 at PHES Gallery, 2633 State St, Carlsbad.

JAZZ EVENSONG

Traditional Anglican evensong combined with the best of contemporary American jazz, free and open to the public in downtown Carlsbad Village. 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Sept. 17 at St. Michael’s-by-the-Sea Episcopal Church, 2775

Carlsbad Blvd, Carlsbad.

Sept. 18

THE MONKEES Micky Dolenz, the last surviving original member of the legendary ’60s group The Monkees is set to grace the Belly Up stage. $95, 8 p.m. at Belly Up, 160 S Cedros Ave, Solana Beach.

OAK TREE DEMOCRATS

Oak Tree Democrats will host Kesha Spoor at their hybrid meeting for a presentation on Coastal Roots Farm. 6:30 p.m. at Enzo's BBQ Ale House, 4141 Oceanside Blvd, Oceanside.

JOHN DENVER TRIBUTE

Jim Curry returns to North Coast Repertory Theatre to perform the music of the late John Denver. $42, 7:30 p.m. on Sept. 18 & 2 p.m. on Sept. 19 at North Coast Repertory Theatre, 987 Lomas Santa Fe Dr, Solana Beach.

Sept. 19

CHESS GAMES FOR 50+

Meet in Room 15 in the North Wing every Tuesday from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. for casual games of chess. All skill levels welcome, participants must be 50 and over. 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 19 at Carlsbad Senior Center, 799 Pine

Ave, Carlsbad.

BEBEL GILBERTO

Four-time Grammy nominee Bebel Gilberto will release her most heartfelt and personal album in August 2023, entitled João. $38, 8 p.m. at Belly Up, 160 S Cedros Ave, Solana Beach.

TASTE OF ENCINITAS

Experience the 34rd annual Taste of Encinitas featuring a number of local restaurants. Attendees can sample wine and beer at Sip Stops and enjoy a variety of live music. $45, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Sept. 19 at Downtown Encinitas, 1403 Encinitas Blvd, Encinitas.

FOOD 4 KIDS: BACKPACKS

Volunteers to fill backpacks with nutritious foods for local elementary school students living in poverty. 9 to 11 a.m. Sept. 19 at North County Food Bank, 3030 Enterprise Ct, Vista.

Sept. 20

THE BROOK & THE BLUFF

The Brook & The Bluff is poised between the past and the present, at an unexpected crossroads where indie rock and folk-rock have found new frontiers and possibilities online. $35, 8 p.m. at Belly Up, 160 S Cedros Ave, Solana Beach.

‘THE ANGEL NEXT DOOR’ opened on Sept. 9 at the North Coast Repertory Theatre in Solana Beach and will run through Oct. 1. Photo by Aaron Rumley

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EDITORS: These horoscopes are for use the week of SEPT. 18, 2023

1. U.S. STATES: Which state is home to a giant sequoia tree named General Sherman?

2. ANIMAL KINGDOM: Is a rhinoceros an herbivore, omnivore or carnivore?

3. GEOGRAPHY: Which city in India is home to the Taj Mahal?

4. MOVIES: What is the title of the rst James Bond movie?

5. TELEVISION: What was the product featured in the rst TV advertisement?

6. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: Which French fashion designer is credited with inventing the Little Black Dress?

7. FOOD & DRINK: What does it mean to julienne vegetables?

8. GOVERNMENT: What does the acronym GDP stand for in economic terms?

9. LITERATURE: What is the cat’s name in Shakespeare’s “Macbeth”?

10. SCIENCE: Who is considered the father of the atomic bomb?

ARIES (March 21 to April 19)

With your Arian charm quotient at an almost all-time high this week, plus all the facts you have to back you up, you just might win over the last doubters of your proposal.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) You might be in line for that job change you applied for. But be advised that you could be called on to defend your qualifications against supporters of other applicants.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Creating a new approach to an old idea is one way to get beyond that workplace impasse. There’s no such problems in your personal life, though, as things continue to flow smoothly.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Be more forthcoming about your feelings concerning a proposed change either in your workplace or in your personal life. Your opinions are valuable. Don’t keep them hidden.

LEO (July 23 to August 22) A changing situation in your life needs more patience than you appear to be willing to offer. Allowing it to develop at its own pace is the wisest course you can take at this time.

VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) With more stability in your life — both on personal and professional levels — this could be a good time to strengthen relationships with both friends and colleagues.

LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) People have always relied on your integrity not only to get a job done, but to get it done right. So don’t be pressured by anyone into cutting corners to save time.

SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) While others might get rattled over unexpected changes, your ability to adapt calmly and competently helps you make a positive impression during a crucial period.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) A changing environment might be daunting for some, but the adventurous Sagittarian takes it all in stride. A friend from the past could awaken some meaningful memories.

CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) With your self-assurance rising to full strength, the bold Goat should feel confident about opening up to new ventures as well as new relationships.

AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Reaching out to someone who has been unkind to you might not be easy. But in the long run, it will prove to have been the right thing to do. A friend offers moral support.

PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Your keen insight once again helps you work through a seemingly insoluble problem in your workplace. The weekend offers a good chance to develop new relationships.

BORN THIS WEEK: You have a penchant for finding details that others would overlook. You would make a fine research scientist.

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TRIVIA TEST ANSWERS

1. California, Sequoia National Park.

2. An herbivore, a plant eater. 3. Agra.

4. “Dr. No.”

5. Bulova watch. 6. Coco Chanel. 7. Cut into short, thin strips. 8. Gross domestic product. 9. Grimalkin. 10. J. Robert Oppenheimer.

Prepare your pet for disaster with these lifesaving tips

With all that San Diego has to offer, it’s easy to forget that a natural disaster could strike our pocket of paradise at a moment’s notice. Events like earthquakes or wildfires are very real threats to the Southern California region, but many residents have yet to prepare for the unthinkable. In honor of National Preparedness Month, San Diego Humane Society is encouraging you to take steps now to keep you and your animals safe during an emergency.

“When natural disasters strike, beloved pets are at risk of being left behind due to lack of proper planning,” said Stacey Zeitlin, Vice President of Community Impact at San Diego Humane Society. “By making an emergency plan early, pet owners can prevent separation and ensure their animals stay safe during incredibly stressful situations.”

1. Prepare a pet emergency kit. Gather a twoweek supply of food, water and your pet’s medication in a sturdy container. Don’t forget veterinarian or animal hospital contact information, shot records, bowls, crates, bedding and toys. Keeping your pet comfortable will reduce stress during an evacuation.

2. Take your pets with you if you are evacuating! Pets cannot fend for themselves during emergencies

and leaving them behind can risk their lives and the lives of rescuers. Make sure your pet is comfortable getting into a carrier ahead of time and have your emergency kit ready to grab and go. This will allow you to act quickly when every second counts.

3. Make sure your pet has ID tags and a microchip. If you and your pet are separated, a collar with tags and a microchip can help you reunite quickly. We recommend that all animals in the household, even those who normally don’t go outside, wear collars with your contact information at all times. Make sure to keep your phone number and address up to date, and if possible, designate an emergen-

Feeding San Diego helps those impacted by inflation

San Diegans impacted by inflation are turning to hunger-relief non-profits like Feeding San Diego. San Diego has the third highest consumer prices in the US, and everyday San Diegans are feeling the impact across all areas of their lives.

Increasingly, people are turning to food pantries and meal programs to have access to nutritious food as they are facing impossible choices between buying food for the family or paying the utility bills, purchasing medicine, or putting gas in the car.

cy contact outside of your immediate area.

4. Identify a trusted neighbor who can take your pets to a pre-arranged meeting location in case you are away from home during an emergency.

5. Research pet-friendly shelter options like hotels or evacuation sites in case you become displaced. County information sources such as ReadySanDiego.org and ListoSanDiego.org (Spanish) can help.

By completing these steps, you’ll be prepared to keep your pet safe should disaster strike. For more safety tips and additional pet disaster preparedness resources, visit sdhumane. org/disasterprep.

As we approach Hunger Action Day on Friday, September 15, the non-profit is urging the community to get involved by donating time and volunteering, donating funds, or helping to spread the word of Feeding San Diego’s mission.

Feeding San Diego is a partner food bank of Feeding America, the nation’s largest domestic hunger-relief organization. According to Feeding America, nearly 300,000 people in San Diego County are experiencing food insecurity. This includes nearly 80,000 children.

Food insecurity is defined as a lack of consistent access to enough food for every person in a household to live an active, healthy life. Inflation is only making things harder for people facing hunger, as they struggle to afford

even the basic necessities.

Hunger-relief organization Feeding San Diego has an interconnected network of partners that help get food out via distributions throughout San Diego County in high need areas. Last year, the non-profit distributed a staggering 35.4 million meals to people facing hunger, including single moms like Carla, who attends a food distribution at her children’s school in City Heights.

“Everything keeps getting pricier and pricier, and we have to pick either we buy this or we buy that because we can't get both items. So, it

has helped out a lot, especially with the fruit because the kids love the fruit. I’ve been coming to this pantry for about a year. The challenges I’ve faced are less food, I have to cook with less items. But as long as they're being fed, you know, what else could matter?” she says. Those who want to support moms like Carla and people facing hunger in San Diego Counnty can take advantage of a match when they give this month. Innovative Industrial Properties is matching donors’ first three monthly gifts, up to $10,000. Learn more at feedingsandiego.org.

Legs to Love — Advanced Leg Vein Treatments in North County

fice-based procedures.

Gone are the days of out-dated, painful “vein stripping” procedures, Oceana Vein Specialists offer leading-edge minimally invasive treatment options.

Dr. Adam Isadore, MD, DABR

Vascular & Interventional Radiologist

Board Certified Vein Specialist

Oceana Vein SpecialistsOceanside, CA

Do you suffer from enlarged, unsightly, painful varicose veins in your legs?

Oceana Vein Specialists, located in Oceanside, is here to help. Those bumpy, bulging veins in your legs can now be treated quickly and safely with non-surgical, of-

Oceana Vein Specialists is a medical practice dedicated solely to the diagnosis and non-surgical treatment of varicose veins and spider veins.

The experts at Oceana Vein Specialists perform the latest and most effective treatments for painful and unsightly varicose veins, spider veins and venous ulcers. With highly trained staff and a new, stateof-the-art ocean view facility, Oceana Vein Specialists are able to help more patients than ever.

A common misconception is that varicose vein procedures are not covered by in-

surance.

In fact, most treatments for symptomatic varicose veins are covered by insurance and Medicare, without a referral, as long as certain requirements are met. Oceana Vein Specialists a re experts in obtaining insurance pre-authorization and accept all major insurances, Medicare. Oceana Vein Specialists also provide third-party financing options through CareCredit and reasonable out-of-pocket pricing options.

Dr. Adam Isadore, Owner and Medical Director of Oceana Vein Specialists, is a fellowship trained Vascular and Interventional Radiologist and has dedicated his career to vein care.

Dr. Isadore’s dedication to excellence and exclusive focus on venous disease of the

legs has enabled him to create the most advanced vein center in North San Diego County, ensuring optimal results and happy patients.

“Early in my career I decided to focus exclusively on venous disease of the legs. Our mission at Oceana Vein Specialists is to offer the most advanced vein care available, to make your legs look and feel fantastic” says Dr. Isadore.

What makes Oceana Vein Specialists unique is that one office visit is all it takes to meet with the doctor and have all of your leg vein concerns addressed! No need for multiple appointments or mul-

tiple physicians to get the answers you need. Upon your first examination, Dr. Isadore will perform a comprehensive diagnostic ultrasound, review the results, and develop your personalized treatment plan.

Oceana Vein Specialists will ensure that your leg vein concerns are addressed and Dr. Isadore will conduct all of your patient visits, ultra-sound examinations, and vein procedures in their relaxing ocean view office.

Some of the leading edge, minimally invasive treatments

that Oceana Vein Specialists provide include Endovenous Radiofrequency and Laser Ablation for Varicose Veins, Ambulatory Phlebectomy, Ultrasound Guided Sclerotherapy, Spider Vein Sclerotherapy, and Compression Stocking Therapy.

The sooner you are evaluated by Dr. Isadore, the sooner Oceana Vein Specialists can get you on your path to painfree, beautiful legs. To schedule a free educational consultation with Dr. Isadore or a more in depth patient visit and ultrasound examination at Oceana Vein Specialists, call today at 760-769VEIN or visit www. OceanaVein.com

SAN DIEGO HUMANE SOCIETY encourages you to take steps now to keep you and your animals safe. Courtesy photo

MOM CARLA picks up her son from school in City Heights and receives fresh produce in part of Feeding San Diego’s School Pantry Program. Courtesy photo

Walk of Shame

“It’s just a biohazard issue,” the pilot told air traffic control. And indeed, the Delta Airlines Airbus A350 was forced to return to Atlanta after two hours in the air on Sept. 1 after a passenger suffered an “onboard medical emergency”: uncontrollable diarrhea that left the entire length of the aisle covered in fecal matter.

The Guardian reported that passengers said the flight crew did everything they could to clean up the mess, including spraying it with scented disinfectant. But that merely made the cabin “smell of vanilla s-t,” one traveler said. Back in Atlanta, passengers, including the afflicted traveler, waited eight hours for the plane to be cleaned up and the aisle carpet to be replaced, then reboarded and were on their way to Barcelona — again.

[Guardian, 9/6/2023]

Bright Idea

A 38-year-old man and a 55-year-old woman have been arrested in the central Shanxi province of China, China Daily reported, for digging a shortcut through the Great Wall of China.

Local police were alerted to the damage on Aug. 24 and followed tracks from an excavator back to the suspects, who explained that they needed the shortcut to get back and forth to their construction jobs.

The Great Wall is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, which has reportedly been “damaged beyond repair.” The two were charged with destroying a cultural relic. [China Daily, 9/4/2023]

Awesome!

Tennessean Tami

Manis is going to see her name in the 2024 edition of the “Guinness World Records” book after 34 years of hard work ... not getting haircuts.

United Press International reported on Aug. 31 that Manis’ mullet, measured at 5 feet, 8 inches long, earned her the prize in the female competitive mullet category. She had not cut the “party in the back” section of her hair since Feb. 9, 1990. “I’ve had people recognize me from 20 years ago because I’ve kept the same hairstyle,” she said. “This is amazing.” [UPI, 8/31/2023]

What Could Go Wrong?

Frick and Riverview Parks in Pittsburgh have a problem: The deer population has grown to the point that the animals are dangerous to themselves and humans, Fox News reported. “With no natural predators, we are seeing an increase in car-deer collisions, relentless damage to our ecosystem and unnatural aggression toward pets and people,” the city’s website reads.

What to do? The city

is going to randomly pick 30 archers to participate in “a pilot program with archery-controlled hunts ... during the 2023-2024 deer archery season,” the city announced. Hopeful hunters will be part of a lottery system, and final participants must have a clean background check and a deer permit. In addition, “the selected archers will be required to attend an accuracy test” and will be confined to a specific area of the park to hunt. Those who kill more than two deer in their area will be given preference for subsequent seasons, according to the city. Keep that orange vest handy. [Fox News, 9/5/2023]

Least Competent Criminal

Nicholas Coffey, 23, couldn’t resist bragging on social media about his “new” Mercedes-Benz on Sept. 2, which made it easier for cops to track him down, Fox News reported. Coffey and an accomplice used the stolen car to break into other vehicles on Deltona, Florida, residential streets during the early morning hours, then stopped at a gas station, where Coffey was captured on surveillance video. Volusia County detectives caught up with him the following morning and arrested him on multiple charges. [Fox News, 9/4/2023]

Clothing Optional

The Chicago Park District just couldn’t let the city’s nudists have a little fun on Labor Day. Early that morning, someone posted a sign at Loyola Beach along Lake Michigan declaring “Nude Beach Past This Sign,” WLS-TV reported. But, alderman Maria Hadden scolded, the sign was unofficial and “cheeky,” and workers had it removed by that evening. Hadden did share that in 1932, alderman George A. Williston proposed a resolution to create a nude sunbathing beach in the same location. Great minds ... [WLS, 9/5/2023]

Inexplicable

Patrick Spina IV, 45, of Absecon, New Jersey, is facing criminal mischief charges after a bizarre series of stunts starting in June, WPVI-TV reported. After the Quality Inn in Galloway Township was targeted about a dozen times with a bright green dye launched into its outdoor pool by a drone, Sandra Woolston, the general manager, said she “had a meltdown” because the pool was largely unusable.

In August, police got a call about a similar incident from a resident who was swimming in his pool when the dye was cast.

The sea dye, normally used in search and rescue efforts, is damaging to swimming pools. Police got in touch with the FAA and learned the drone was operated by Spina.

Detectives could not supply a motive but said they believed he was “pranking people.” “He was getting too happy with

doing it,” Woolston said. [WPVI, 9/5/2023]

Odd Files Marketplace News

That’s One Way To Do It

A woman in China’s Fuzhou City is facing a prison sentence of three years and a $27,000 fine after she chewed her way to a new iPhone at an Apple store. According to the South China Morning Post, the woman, surnamed Qiu, entered the store and made a beeline to the phone display. She was seen on surveillance video examining an iPhone 14 (worth about $950), then looking around to make sure no one was watching. Then she put the anti-theft cable in her mouth and chewed through it, secured the phone in her bag and left the store. Store employees noticed the severed cable and contacted police, who were able to track Qiu and arrest her at her home. She told them she planned to buy an iPhone but balked at the price and decided to steal one instead. [SCMP, 9/2/2023]

Crime Report

Xuming Li, 36, a Ph.D. candidate in the University of South Florida’s chemistry department, has been charged with multiple counts of battery, aggravated stalking and possession of a controlled substance after he targeted his neighbors, The New York Times reported on Aug. 27.

Umar Abdullah, who lived above Li in a Tampa Bay condominium building, first started smelling a chemical odor in May. He believed it caused his family to experience breathing difficulties and burning eyes. For nearly a year, Li had “complained about footsteps.

He complained about door closing sounds,” Abdullah said. The chemical odor came back in June, so Abdullah installed a hidden camera pointed at his front door, which captured Li on June 27 “injecting something” at the entrance. Preliminary testing showed the substances to be methadone and hydrocodone. Li was released on bond and will appear in court in December. [NYTimes, 8/27/2023]

Saw That Coming

A 20-year-old un named Swiss man was tak en to the hospital on Aug. 21 after trying not once, but twice, to put his face on the water nozzle at Geneva, Switzerland’s Jet d’Eau, the BBC reported. The attrac tion projects 110 gallons of water per second, reaching a height of 459 feet.

His first attempt re sulted in him being thrown backward; on his second try, he was thrown into the air and landed on a nearby cement walkway. He then dived into Lake Geneva, where officers found him and sought medical care for him. The company that operates the fountain intends to file a complaint against him for trespassing. [BBC, 8/23/2023]

Get unstuck and onto the path of flourishing!

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In 2021, Joe left a ca-

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Back to School with Music!

By Amber Flynn

“One of the most beautiful things we can give our children is music education.” — Gloria

Estefan

Everyone loves and enjoys music. Whether listening, playing, or singing, we understand the gift that music brings personally and global.

Consider adding music education to your schedule by finding a local music school and enrolling in a group or private music education. Here are a few benefits that are considered some of the top reasons to add music to your schedule this Fall.

Start learning Music Early:

Early musical training will develop the areas of the brain related to language and reasoning. The left side of the brain develops with music and songs help imprint information on young minds.

A Sense of Achievement:

Learning to play music on a new instrument can be challenging but achievable. Those who master even the smallest goal will be able to feel proud of their achievements.

Kids stay engaged in school: Music is fun and enjoyable. It keeps all children

interested and involved. Better Self-Confidence:

With encouragement from teachers and parents, students playing a musical instrument build pride and confidence.

Research also shows that music education can help students, even preschoolers, prepare for future endeavors.

It also helps with enhanced language capabilities, improved memory, hand-eye coordination, study habits, teamwork, and enhanced mental processing and problem-solving abilities.

And quite simply, It is fun!

JOE CLARKE helps clients turn their dreams into reality. Courtesy photo