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Mileage ‘tax’ gets dropped

Problematic fee cut from SANDAG’s new Regional Plan

From staff and wire reports

SAN DIEGO — The San Diego Association of Governments’ Board of Directors on Sept. 22 voted 15-4 to remove any mention of a controversial Regional Road User Charge — sometimes referred to as a mileage tax — from its 2025 Regional Plan.

San Marcos Mayor Rebecca Jones led the charge to excise the tax, leading a protest outside SANDAG’s office Friday morning before the board meeting.

“This policy threatened the core principles of American freedom and imposed a disproportionate burden on the majority of our region’s residents,” said El Cajon Mayor Bills Wells, also a vocal opponent to the tax. “Today, we proudly announce a committed and unified stance to eliminate this regressive tax.

“The notion of being tracked and taxed for every mile one drives is fundamentally contrary to the values that define our great nation. San Diego has long stood as a beacon of individual liberty and personal choice, and the mileage tax undermines these principles at their core.”

In December 2021, SANDAG approved the 2021 Regional Transportation Plan with the mileage tax in place, but staff was directed to return with a new proposal without it, leaving doubts about how the agency would fund the $165 billion plan.

Last August, the California Air Resources Board approved the Re-

Boy, 15, jailed in stabbing, carjacking

By City News Service

Local attorney under fire for embezzlement

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VISTA — A 15-yearold boy was in police custody on suspicion of assaulting a motorist and stealing her car over the weekend in Vista, authorities reported. Shortly before 10:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 24, a 911 caller reported that a woman had just been stabbed in the chest and pulled out of the driver’s seat of a vehicle at the intersection of Civic Center Drive and Phillips Street,

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just north of state Route 78, according to the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department.

Paramedics took the victim to Palomar Medical Center for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries, Lt. Darrell McNeal said.

Deputies searching for the stolen car soon spotted it traveling along East Vista Way and tried to pull it

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By Laura Place ENCINITAS

— Buffered bike lanes, angled parking, and bus stop enhancements are all coming to Santa Fe Drive adjacent to San Dieguito High School Academy as part of a $7 million project intended to enhance bike and traffic safety.

The state allocated $3.1 million for the project within this year’s budget at the advocacy of state Sen. Catherine Blakespear (D-Encinitas), complementing the $4 million set aside by the city of Encinitas.

Construction kicks off in October and will last between six and nine months, with all improvements set to be complete for the start of the 2024-25 school year. Leaders say this will benefit not only San Dieguito Academy (SDA) but also nearby schools like Ocean Knoll Elementary and Oak Crest Middle schools.

Blakespear said she was motivated to pursue this funding following the death of 15-year-old Brodee Braxton Champlain-Kingman, who was fatally struck by a work van while riding an e-bike on June 22 on his way to San Dieguito Academy.

Encinitas declared a state of emergency and adopted an ordinance increasing enforcement of bike safety laws following his death.

“Some of the really important features of it are specifically focused on making it safer for kids to bike to school,” Blakespear said, speaking at a press conference outside SDA on Thursday. “The tragedy of Brodee’s death animated me to work even harder, and I think is a remembrance and recognition of the fact that we just all need to do better when it comes to our roads.”

The project includes two planned phases, beginning

with the western phase covering improvements from Evergreen Drive to MacKinnon Avenue, including pop-outs at the intersection of Nardo Road and MacKinnon Avenue, new angled parking, a bus pullout, bus stop improvements, a right turn lane into San Dieguito Academy, street and pedestrian lighting, and a signalized pedestrian crosswalk to San Dieguito Academy.

Currently, cyclists in the bike lane are only separated from car lanes via a white line in this area.

The project will add barriers to provide more protection, with parking also separating a portion of the bike lane from vehicles.

The project will also add a signalized pedestrian crossing near SDA, as well as protected intersections — where pedestrians and

cyclists are separated from cars — at Windsor Road and Bonita Drive, as well as Nardo Road and MacKinnon Avenue.

Brodee’s mother, Claire Champlain, also spoke about her son outside the school he attended before he died. She described how he was wearing a helmet and clearly signaled before turning on the day of the collision, and said that improvements like

those proposed in the project could have saved his life.

“What happened to Brodee and the loss our family is suffering could have been prevented. We should never allow this to happen again. Brodee should be here at school right now, and he’s not, and we failed him. His death could have been prevented with clearly marked bike lanes,” said Champlain. This project has been in the works since 2017, according to Encinitas Mayor Tony Kranz.

The city was originally planning a pared-down version of this project due to a lack of funding but was able to expand its plans after receiving the $3 million state allocation.

Going forward, Kranz said there is still more to be done to improve safety along the city’s east-to-west corridor, which will require continual state support. One goal is to establish a roundabout at Crest Drive and Santa Fe Drive, which was removed from project plans in the past due to the funding shortfall.

“This was one of those situations where we, unfortunately, were constrained by budget,” Kranz said. “We ended up with what I thought was a good project. With the resources that the state, through Catherine, have provided, we’re now on ‘better,’ and we hope to get to ‘best,’ which would include a roundabout on the peak of the ridge here.”

The eastern portion of the project, which includes more bike lanes and traffic calming improvements, including reduced lane widths and delineators, is expected to go to bid sometime in the winter, according to the city.

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The explosion in pop-

ularity of e-bikes can be seen in the SDA parking lot, where hundreds of students pull in and park their bikes every morning.

SDA Principal Cara Dolnik said that from the time students left campuses due to the COVID-19 pandemic in March 2020, to when they returned in April 2021, the number of those riding e-bikes grew from zero to over 100 and has only kept growing.

Now, she estimates that around 400 students ride bikes to the campus every day, the majority being e-bikes. It has been difficult to provide the bike safety education needed to meet this growth, and requires multi-agency collaboration, she said.

“Recent traffic concerns and the tragic loss of our student Brodee highlight the need for continued collaboration between our state, city and community partners in providing safety education and increasing the awareness of safe road travel for our bikers,” Dolnik said.

A crucial partner has been the San Diego County Bike Coalition, which has provided bike safety training for several schools.

Diegueño and Earl Warren middle school students must apply for a permit to ride bikes to school, which requires them to attend a safety course via the coalition, at the school, or city-based programs in Encinitas or Carlsbad.

Dolnik said it’s been more difficult to get high school students to participate in safety training, partially because the schools draw from different jurisdictions. At SDA, they are planning a parent and student bike training with the coalition for October.

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Will anti-Semitism kill ethnic studies?

There suddenly appears to be a strong possibility that the ethnic studies course requirement state legislators and Gov. Gavin Newsom adopted two years ago as a California high school graduation requirement may never become reality in many places.

Awaken Church pastor responds to local criticism

This commentary was first published in The Coronado News, a media partner of The Coast News. This letter is running in response to a previous commentary criticizing Awaken Church, which has North County locations in San Marcos and Carlsbad.

By Mike Yeager

Iwant to start off by thanking The Coronado News and Dennis Wagner for taking the time to actually come and visit an Awaken service so that he could convey what others can expect from a Coronado Awaken campus.

I’d like to use the platform afforded to me by The Coronado News to provide clarity for my neighbors in the Coronado community around some of the concerns around our church.

I understand that my reasoning will probably not be satisfactory for some and there will be people who simply disagree with me, my world view, and the mission of my church.

The main concern

seems to be centered around the political outspokenness of our church and our lead pastors.

The etymology for the word “politics” stems from “of the people.” I can’t think of anything more important for the Church to be involved in than the matters “of the people.” Our church believes that God created the universe to function a certain way and that when we align our lives with those principles, we flourish.

In the same way that the designers of the Toyota Prius did not design it to traverse the Rubicon Trail, God has designed human beings to live a certain way.

Nothing is stopping a Prius owner from going on the Rubicon. You can certainly try. But that is not what it was designed for. It will be a rough ride and you probably won’t get where you intend to go.

Priuses were designed to save on gas and sneak up on people in parking lots. Likewise, people don’t have to live according to the principles that God has dictated

will lead to maximum human flourishing. Our church believes the Bible when it says in Proverbs that, “when the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; but when a wicked man rules, the people groan.”

The Bible is rife with examples of political involvement.

John the Baptist publicly rebuked the amoral behavior of King Herod, a political leader. Jesus very aggressively opposed the philosophies and actions of the Pharisees and Sadducees which were effectively political parties in ancient Israel.

Daniel lobbied the King to change public policy. Christians should absolutely be a part of the political process. That said, the motivation should be because we love people and want to see them prosper in all areas.

The Rev. Jurgen Matthesius, my pastor and the lead pastor of Awaken Church, is an amazing husband, father, leader, friend, TURN TO OP-ED ON 22

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‘Bluff protectors’ have sinister agenda

Dear Editor, The small group of residents from Solana Beach and Del Mar who funded the recent review of Del Mar’s north bluff (The Coast News, “Studies indicate bluff’s perilous state at Seaside Ridge site,” Sept. 19, 2023) got exactly what they paid for — a document (inconsistent with more extensive research) they can wave around.

Do you think these housing opponents would have paid for anything less?

Ridge project would be built stand no fewer than a dozen multi-story condominium and townhome developments lined up next to each other. Hundreds of units in all.

They have stood there for decades — some for a half-century or more — without collapsing or falling into the ocean.

If so, it will come as a relief to members of several ethnic groups who have felt targeted from the moment this requirement was proposed about five years ago. Two drafts of rules and suggested content for the required course were rejected by lawmakers and the state Board of Education before a plan was finally approved with “guardrails” supposedly preventing content that promotes “bias, bigotry and discrimination.”

But some school districts have hired groups including authors of the rejected ethnic studies versions to write local plans, and some of those have allegedly amounted to end runs around the so-called guardrails.

Among other things, the early versions of the model curriculum adopted by the state claimed that immigrant groups including Irish-, Polish- and Jewish-Americans arrived in this country with built-in “White privilege,” no matter how poverty-ridden and filled with discrimination their lives really were.

The authors of the rejected versions also have at times tried to make a distinction between Jews and Zionists, usually defined as believers in the concept that the land occupied by the current state of Israel and the Palestinian territories in Gaza and on the West Bank of the Jordan River should be a Jewish homeland.

But there is no real distinction, as that last line of the texts used at millions of Passover Seders over the centuries makes clear. Almost all Zionists are Jews and most Jews believe there needs to be an Israel if only to provide a refuge in case of future reruns of the Holocaust.

ish and Jewish-American history were widely taught, it would promote anti-Semitism of the type that has led to synagogue shootings from Pittsburgh to Poway.

But because the 2021 AB 101, the measure that established the upcoming new graduation requirement, allows school boards to devise their own curricula, and not use the state’s model, the authors of rejected ethnic studies versions remain active and continue making money off their prejudices.

Some school districts — including Hayward Unified, Castro Valley Unified and Santa Ana Unified — have already hired University of California and California State University faculty who are members of the Critical Ethnic Studies Association to write their curricula.

In mid-September, the Anti-Defamation League and several other prominent Jewish-American organizations sued the Santa Ana district claiming it adopted its ethnic studies curriculum in an illegal, discriminatory manner.

That’s why, as a letter to legislators from more than 1,000 Californians noted, “Jewish communities across our state have discovered discriminatory content in several school districts in which anti-Semitic and/or anti-Israel biases are being adopted in ethnic studies curricula.”

The way to stop this, the letter suggests, is for the Legislature not to provide the estimated $275 million per year needed to fund the graduation requirement. An amendment to AB 101 stipulates that the bill “is operative only upon an appropriation of funds…for purposes of (funding ethnic studies).”

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I’m going to say something very important, now. Along the coastline immediately north of the bluff where the proposed Seaside

These so-called protectors of the bluff have a sinister agenda. They are adamantly opposed to new construction per se, especially affordable housing.

Their focus on the bluff belies their real intention — preserve Del Mar for the wealthy and keep people of

modest means from living anywhere near them. They use projects like Seaside Ridge as a shield to hide behind.

We know that diversity in the population always brings value and benefit. Let’s do the right thing and provide much-needed housing for people from all walks of life, and of varying income levels — from the teachers at our schools to the cooks in our restaurants to the people who clean our houses.

We know the right thing to do. It’s time.

Mark Richter Del Mar

The reason for this attempted distinction is clear: the ethnic studies authors — many dedicated to the cause of “liberated” or “critical” ethnic studies — do not want to be accused of anti-Semitism, even while they back largely unfounded claims that Israel is a racist “apartheid” state that persecutes Palestinians.

These folks ignore history, including the five-nation 1948 Arab assault on Israel moments after it declared independence and they ignore the charters of some leading Palestinian groups that call for ethnic cleansing of Israel’s Jews “from the (Jordan) river to the (Mediterranean) sea.”

There is little doubt that if their version of Jew-

As of late summer, less than one-fifth of that money had been allocated, and the letter suggests not providing more until or unless the curriculum is cleaned up and discriminatory language or false and defamatory information in local curricula is also corrected.

Without the money, most districts won’t implement the new graduation requirement, which might then fade away under terms of the funding amendment to AB 101.

It just may be that precisely such a disappearance is the right disposition of this requirement, which has always been motivated in part by resentment rather than documentable history.

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Sex assaults reported in CSUSM housing

Campus alerts to four incidents early in semester

By Laura Place SAN MARCOS —

In

the first three weeks of the fall semester at Cal State San Marcos, students received alerts regarding four incidents of sexual assault in campus housing.

According to the university, the alerts came in the form of Clery Timely Warnings, messages sent to the campus community to provide information to help prevent others from becoming the victim of a similar crime.

New students began moving into campus housing on Aug. 24, and the semester started Aug. 28.

In an alert sent out Sept. 5, the university said they received a report of two incidents involving the same individuals. A female student said that on Aug. 27, she was involved in a consensual sexual encounter with a male student but withdrew her consent to continue. She said the male student proceeded to commit physical battery against her.

She also reported that on Aug. 30, the same male student groped her.

In another incident on Aug. 28, a student reported being raped by a male student acquaintance in an on-campus apartment unit, according to a Sept. 1 alert.

Another alert issued on Sept. 11 stated that a student reported being followed from a social gathering on campus to their on-campus apartment unit and then being sexually assaulted by an unknown perpetrator on Sept. 2.

The most recent alert was issued on Sept. 14, stat-

ing that the day prior, a student in on-campus housing reported witnessing another student nonconsensually groping and sexually assaulting her roommate and a guest.

“Each case is followed up on by our Title IX Office and, in many cases, our campus law enforcement if the survivor wishes to pursue criminal charges. Each survivor is offered support and resources,” said university spokesperson Margaret Chantung.

Students who meet with the Title IX office can discuss whether they wish to pursue a remedies-based resolution or disciplinary action against the alleged perpetrator, which requires an investigation, according to university policies.

University leaders have also publicly addressed the high number of incidents. In a Sept. 15 video message, Vice President of Student Affairs Viridiana Diaz commended the students

who came forward and said it is essential to create an environment where survivors of sexual assault feel empowered to do so.

“While it can be startling and concerning to see these reports, on so many campuses, people do not report these incidents. To the survivors, please know that we stand with you, and you are not alone. Our students and bystanders are coming forward when we know statistically, they go unreported on most college campuses,” Diaz said.

“I want you to know how seriously I, along with all those who do this work every day, take these reports. Each one is connected to a student who matters. I want to be clear — sexual assault and violence are never the fault of the victim, and we can expect more reports because today, I want to send a message that we want anyone who has experienced sexual violence or assault to make

their voices heard. We will take every report seriously and provide you with support and resources.”

Student housing personnel are conversing with residents in response to the high number of alerts, Diaz added, and “doubling down” on providing health and wellness resources, support and opportunities for further prevention and education regarding sexual assault and sexual violence.

As a comparison, the university did not issue any Clery warnings regarding sexual assault during the 2022-23 academic year, according to university spokesman Brian Hiro.

However, he reiterated that these warnings do not encapsulate all incidents of sexual assault and said timely alerts are sent when there is a “serious and ongoing threat.” When there is a significant time gap between an incident and when it is reported to the university, an alert would not be sent to the community.

“Timely warnings are sent on a case-by-case basis, and there are many factors involved,” Hiro said. National data indicates that sexual assault is pervasive and chronically underreported on college campuses. Among undergraduate students, 26.4% of females and 6.8% of males experience sexual assault through physical force, violence, or incapacitation, according to the Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network (RAINN).

Additionally, just 20% of female students who experience sexual assault will report it to law enforcement, RAINN reports.

If you or someone you know has been sexually assaulted, contact the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-4673.

Toddler death sparks

road safety concerns

By Samantha Nelson OCEANSIDE

—Some neighbors are concerned about unsafe pedestrian conditions along San Tomas Drive after a toddler was struck and killed by a vehicle along the roadway over the summer.

On Aug. 15, a 16-month-old child was fatally struck by a truck on San Tomas Drive near Rancho del Oro Road. While still under investigation, law enforcement has stated it does not believe speed or alcohol were factors in the incident, suggesting the child had managed to leave his home nearby before wandering into the road.

Neighbors mourned the loss of the child in a community where many other young children also live. According to ABC 10 News, some neighbors and advocates want drivers to be more mindful and to avoid distractions while on the road.

“Toddlers and school children are the most vulnerable because they are out and about, and now that schools open again, people really need to be focused,” Lorrie Lynn, injury

prevention manager at Safe Kids San Diego, told ABC 10 News.

One concerned neighbor recently complained to the City Council that the road’s unsafe conditions stemmed from long-term parking violations and accused the city of not enforcing the laws of the road.

“Though the police report for this incident made it seem like this could not have been preventable… it absolutely was preventable,” said GT Wharton, a San Tomas Drive resident, at the Sept. 13 council meeting.

Wharton said he had submitted more than 25 complaints over the last four years about other neighbors leaving their cars parked on the public street for longer than the statewide 72-hour limit despite having enough driveway and garage spaces.

According to Wharton, leaving cars parked on the street causes a “very dangerous situation” by blocking pedestrians from the view of drivers.

“After these many com-

THE CSUSM community has received four alerts regarding sexual assaults in campus housing over the past three weeks. Stock photo

THE CITY is reevaluating traffic speed and volume data along San Tomas and San Helena drives where a toddler was fatally struck by a vehicle in August. Photo by Samantha Nelson

Surplus Measure X funds head to local projects

City investing in El Corazon, gang diversion, homeless

By Samantha Nelson OCEANSIDE —

The city is investing more Measure X funds into gang diversion, homelessness resources, El Corazon Park development and other public safety projects this year with the help of a federal grant, higher-than-estimated tax revenue, and lower project costs.

The City Council unanimously approved on Sept. 13 a revised fifth-year spending plan for Measure X, a 2018 voter-approved ballot initiative increasing the city’s sales tax by a half-cent to 8.25% for seven years. The extra money collected would enhance public safety services within Oceanside.

The council previously approved Year 5’s spending plan in June, which detailed a $18.15 million spending plan that would carry over another $1.83 million to next year. Under

this plan, approximately $1 million would go into public safety infrastructure, $3.8 million into street and road repairs, and $5.5 million into beachfront, pier and park improvements.

Since then, city staff has determined that more money is available than expected. The city’s sales tax consultant, HdL Companies, estimated revenue of $18.45 million compared to the originally projected $11.66 million for Year 5.

Assistant City Manager Michael Gossman said the “most important change” in

Surfing Madonna mosaic artist dies

By Abigail Sourwine ENCINITAS —

Mark

Patterson, the artist behind the Surfing Madonna mosaic and co-founder of the subsequent Surfing Madonna Oceans Project, died on Sept. 20 after years of cognitive decline due to Alzheimer’s and dementia.

He was 70 years old.

“His gift to the community of Encinitas, The Surfing Madonna, will live on,” the Surfing Madonna Oceans Project said in a statement.

Patterson’s mosaic, featuring the Virgin of Guadalupe surfing a big wave with the words “Save our Oceans” down the side, now hangs on the exterior wall of Leucadia Pizzeria facing Encinitas Boulevard.

Patterson was an avid beach runner and ocean lover, but not a surfer; a calm and spiritual man, but not religious. According to friends, the iconography in Surfing Madonna is secular.

Longtime friend Bob Nichols, former chairman of the Surfing Madonna Oceans Project, said another of Patterson’s mosaics about protecting oceans depicted the Buddha on a boogie board.

Patterson graduated with a bachelor’s degree from the University of California Davis in 1975. His career would take him through software companies, nonprofit organizations and even an Alaskan fishing boat before he made the mosaic that achieved

local legend status.

In 2010, Patterson, then working for Microsoft, learned how to mosaic on a vacation to Italy, and that’s where his vision for the piece came together.

“[The instructor] probably thought, ‘Oh these tourists — what are they thinking?’” Patterson told The Coast News in 2014. “‘You’ve never done mosaics before, and you want to make the face of the Madonna.’”

Patterson came home and quit his job to pursue what would become the Surfing Madonna. After working on the piece for nine months, Patterson and Nichols covertly installed the artwork under the Coast Highway 101 rail bridge. The friends wore bright construction vests and told an inquiring firefighter they were taking recalibration measurements on the bridge.

Though they didn’t plan it, Patterson and Nichols were pleased to find that the mosaic made its debut on Good Friday and Earth Day, both of which fell on April 22, 2011.

After some pushback from city officials who said Patterson didn’t go through the proper channels, labeled it graffiti and ordered its removal, the community rallied around the art and the unnamed artist. The commotion in a small beach town started

available funding includes the $3.5 million from the U.S. Department of Defense to reconstruct Fire Station 1. Project costs also came in lower than initially anticipated.

“That allows us to stretch our Measure X dollars further,” Gossman said.

Altogether, Year 5 had $2.9 million more in available funding.

Changes to the revised Year 5 spending plan include the addition of $200,000 to expand gang diversion and youth pro -

gramming, $120,000 for more staff to help coordinate homelessness services, $5,000 to pay firefighters and paramedics acting as mentors in the EMT internship program, $200,000 to enhance the city’s traffic calming program by focusing on areas around schools and parks, and an additional $1 million for the development of El Corazon Park Site 1.

Altogether, the city invested $1.525 million into Year 5’s spending plan, and the remaining balance will be carried over to 2024.

Originally projected at $1.834 million, the revised spending plan will carry over $3.41 million into next year. With the additional money, Park Site 1 now has $7 million of its estimated $8 million cost – just another $1 million to go before it starts.

City Manager Jonathan Borrego said Park Site 1 is one of the city’s “top priority projects.”

“We’re doing everything we can to move on it as quickly as possible,” Borrego said.

RV park welcomes back residents

By Laura Place

DEL MAR

— Pulling

back into the Surf & Turf RV

Park on Wednesday, Nicole Focone felt an enormous sense of relief and contentment. After several months of not knowing whether she’d be able to continue renting at the park she calls home, breathing in the fresh Del Mar air felt like a gift.

“I’m getting settled in. It's just a good feeling. I’m happy for myself and for everyone else,” she said.

For the past two decades, a small group of around 20 long-term occupants has rented spaces at the park from mid-September to mid-May, exiting for four months each summer to make room for the San Diego County Fair and horse race attendees and renting at other parks in the meantime.

This past May, however, Focone and other residents left the park in a state of uncertainty after the park’s operator announced that they would be stepping away and that stays longer than 21 days would be prohibited going forward.

Following persistent advocacy by residents over email and during Fairgrounds board meetings,

the Fairgrounds announced earlier this month that longterm leases would be allowed again.

While the news came later than some residents would have liked — around one week before the park was set to reopen — it was still a win.

“When we did get the news, I can't describe it; it was just a relief,” said Focone, who has lived at the park for one year. “We put our best foot out there and somebody listened. I guess our prayers were answered.”

The Del Mar Golf Center, which has operated the

park for the past 20 years, informed the Fairgrounds in the spring that they would cease management at the end of 2023. This left the Fairgrounds facing the decision of whether to find another operator or manage the park themselves.

All stays at the park were limited to 21 days per calendar year in the meantime, causing panic for residents, some of whom have lived there for nearly 20 years. For many, the park provides their only means to live affordably in Del Mar due to its lower per-space

costs than other RV parks. Monthly rent is around $900 compared to around $2,000 elsewhere, residents said.

At their Sept. 12 meeting, the 22nd District Agricultural Association — the state board managing the Fairgrounds — also announced that they would start operating the park inhouse come Jan. 1 and take over the long-term leases from Del Mar Golf Center.

“We plan to honor those agreements through May of 2024, so that should be a smooth transition for any of those occupants come January when we take over those operations,” said Carlene Moore, CEO of the 22nd DAA.

Over the coming months, Moore said the Fairgrounds will establish policies for their management of the park as well as hire new staff and research new reservation software. A draft operating plan should go before the board in December.

While they will no longer operate Surf & Turf, Del Mar Golf Center will continue managing the driving range and mini golf properties also owned by the Fairgrounds.

AFTER MONTHS of uncertainty for many tenants, the Fairgrounds agreed to allow long-term leases at Surf & Turf RV Park in Del Mar. Photo by Laura Place

MARK PATTERSON, right, with friend Bob Nichols, was the co-founder of the Surfing Madonna Oceans Project. File photo

Abplanalp-Diggs named new head of Grauer School

By Staff ENCINITAS

— The Grauer School, a small independent school in Encinitas, has announced Dana Abplanalp-Diggs as the new head.

She has assumed the role from Stuart Grauer, who founded the school in 1991 and has served as head of school since its inception. Grauer has transitioned to head of school emeritus.

A native of Indiana, Abplanalp-Diggs is an alumna

of AmeriCorps’ Teach for America program. She first began her time at The Grauer School as a math and science instructor in 1998.

In preparation for her new role, she was co-head of school from 2022 to 2023 and served as principal of The Grauer School from 2007 to 2022. Previously, she was the upper school director from 2002 to 2007. She holds a bachelor’s degree in biology with cum

Thousands enjoy local Oktoberfest

By Abigail Sourwine

As many as 15,000 attendees of the 27th annual Encinitas Oktoberfest on Sept. 24 celebrated the city’s German heritage.

The city’s Olivenhain neighborhood is a colony founded by German farmers in 1884 and will host an Oktoberfest event on Oct. 1.

The Munich-style celebration, hosted by the Encinitas Chamber of Commerce, had all the staples of Oktoberfest — a kickoff parade, nearly 200 craft booths, traditional German food, beverages, musicians and dancers — plus some new twists, including the debut of the Van & Gram Mobile Photo Booth, a Volkswagen bus turned photo booth.

The pet-friendly event even offered pet adoptions.

Buskers performing traditional Bavarian music were peppered along the stretch of Mountain Vista Drive and performed on the event’s main stage. In addition to German beers, new to the drink menu this year were hard cider and

laude and Phi Beta Kappa honors from DePauw University and a master’s in educational leadership from the University of San Diego.

An educational leader in San Diego County, she received the Verheyan Award for Outstanding Relationship-Based Teaching in 2005, was named The Grauer School Teacher of the Year in 2006, earned the Ellie Award for Educator of the Year for the city of Encinitas

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in 2011 and was a finalist for the San Diego Business Journal Women Who Mean Business Award in both 2014 and 2015.

During her tenure at The Grauer School, she has developed the Blue Water Task Force, a student unit that monitors ocean water

quality and reports results to The Surfrider Foundation, and the San Elijo Lagoon Teen Eco-Stewards partnership.

She has been instrumental in the planning and implementation of multiple international educational expeditions. Among those she has led are trips to study HIV and AIDS in Africa, rain forest ecology in Costa Rica, Renaissance art/history in Italy and the dispari-

ty in education in the U.S. in Arkansas.

Interested students and families will have the opportunity to hear from Abplanalp-Diggs in person and learn more about The Grauer School at its annual Discover Grauer Open House on Saturday, Nov. 4 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

For more information and to RSVP, visit www. grauerschool.com/admissions/visit-grauer.

Know what makes your customer tick ask

The smartest marketers I’ve met can describe their perfect customer’s age, geography, income and hobbies.

This knowledge enables them to understand what they’re selling and to whom they’re selling it. With this information at their fingertips, they easily envision additional products and services to hustle while recognizing which tools are most appropriate for spreading the word.

From there, crafting a good message is much easier, as is drafting a budget and marketing plan.

Suffern is just five miles from Monsey, which has a large, growing community of Orthodox Jews. By all indications, that community is spilling over into Suffern.

hard ginger beer.

In addition to the new attractions, the Encinitas Chamber worked with the Rob Machado Foundation, an organization that offers youth-focused environmental education programs, to boost sustainability at Oktoberfest. The team added water stations to reduce single-use plastic water bottles and worked with Magnum Electric Bikes to create a bike valet to promote cycling over driving.

Carol Knight, the chamber’s community relations and membership director, said the event highlights the city’s many assets.

“We had a 90-year-old dancing and then we had kids in strollers,” Knight said.

A pair of volunteers from the Mission Valley neighborhood in San Diego were introduced to the city through the event.

“They were like, ‘We love this community, everybody is so kind,’” Knight said.

Furthermore, if you understand your customers’ needs, interests and overall profile, it can help you uncover new markets.

Consider the Idaho real estate agents who have spent several years wooing conservative Cali-

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SAN MARCOS SAILOR

Petty Officer Second Class Drake Walls of San Marcos is one of more than 5,000 sailors serving aboard the self-contained mobile airport, USS Abraham Lincoln, one of the largest warships in the world.

Walls graduated from Mission Hills High School in 2019 and joined the Navy four years ago.

COLLEGE GRAD

Hannah Delmonte of Carlsbad graduated with a

Scooter, Rancho Coastal Humane Society’s pet of the week, is a 3-year-old, 10½-pound, male, domestic short hair cat with a blackand-white coat.

Scooter was a stray before being taken to a crowded shelter in Riverside County. He was transferred to RCHS through Friends of County Animal Shelters. He loves meeting new people. He likes to strut around the room to show off so others can see what a handsome guy he is. Scoot-

fornians to relocate to the Gem State. They’ve touted lower costs of living and an escape from liberal politics and have done quite well with this strategy.

Then there are Southern California real estate agents who troll for business in the Snow Belt during January. They emphasize our weather and lure quite a few Bostonians, Philadelphians and Minnesotans exhausted by cold.

When wandering around Suffern, New York, on a recent trip, I saw another twist on this idea.

degree in school psychology and counseling education from James Madison University in Virginia.

HONOR STUDENT

Ryan Craig of San Marcos is among more than 900 cadets of The Citadel, a military college in South Carolina, who made the spring dean’s list. Craig was also among 450 cadets awarded gold stars for academic achievements.

ETHICAL BUSINESS

BrightStar Care of Carlsbad earned the 2023 BBB Torch Awards for Ethics in San Diego County.

HEALTH HONOR

TrueCare has earned the IBCLC Care award from the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners and the

Which explains the sign I spotted outside a Jewish community center reading, “Buy your next apartment in Israel” with a local phone number.

This real estate agent apparently found a niche he felt was worthy of attention. I didn’t see anyone else competing for that piece of business.

It’s not unusual for agents to focus on particular geographic areas within the state in which they’re licensed. Some specialize in corporate relocations, others first-time homebuyers or particular ethnic groups.

It’s also worth noting that California real es-

International Lactation Consultant Association in honor of its commitment to maintaining the highest levels of lactation care.

SPOOKY DRIVE

Casa de Amparo, a North County agency that supports child abuse and neglect victims, is hosting a Halloween drive for its young clients.

Donations can include costumes, costume accessories, baking items, decorations, Halloween crafts, makeup, party supplies, prepackaged candy, trickor-treat bags and more. Email Yesenia Rosas at yrosas@casadeamparo. org to schedule a drop-off.

GRAND OPENING

Pvolve, an omni-channel fitness company, has opened its first studio in Carlsbad. The studio is

Pets of the Week

er gets along well with most cats and is especially interested in female cats. When you hold him, he purrs and “makes biscuits.”

He’s not interested in cat toys. His report card says he has “chubby cheeks and a chirpy attitude.”

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

tate agents can make well into six figures, with the state’s top earners ranking fourth in the nation. They may belong to a brokerage or network, but the key to their success appears to be knowing whom they’re selling to.

It’s a lesson you can learn from, regardless of what you sell. Know your customer and what makes them tick. And always keep your eyes open, because you never know what opportunities may present themselves if you’re paying attention.

Finally, remember the lesson of the shark: If you’re not always swimming forward, you will die.

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NEW PRESIDENT

The American Psychological Association has elected Oceanside-based Dr. Debra Kawahara, associate dean and distinguished professor at Alliant International University, as its next president.

SPY AUTHOR

Valley Center resident Tatiana Ovanessoff authored a newly released book titled, “The Spy’s Apprentice: A Novel Inspired By True Events in Persia.” Ovanessoff is a Russian-Armenian immigrant who grew up in Iran (Persia) before moving to the United States and obtaining a journalism degree.

Animal Services.

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

*** Tootsie and Roll are pets of the week at Helen Woodward Animal Center. These 6-month-old black kittens like to play with their stuffed toy mouse by passing it back and forth. Tootsie is more adventurous than her sister and will

greet newcomers first.

The adoption fee for Tootsie and Roll together is $118. All pets adopted from HWAC are altered and upto-date on vaccinations and micro-chipped for identification.

Helen Woodward Animal Center is at 6523 Helen Woodward Way in Rancho Santa Fe. Kennels are open Wed.-Sun., 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, Scooter, left, and Tootsie and Roll are the featured pets from Rancho Coastal Humane Society and Helen Woodward Animal Center, respectively. Courtesy photos

ENCINITAS OKTOBERFEST attendees dressed in traditional lederhosen enjoyed plenty of German-style beer and food on Sept. 24 in Encinitas.

Photo by Paul Nestor

Judge upholds $56M Stone verdict

By City News Service ESCONDIDO

— A San Diego federal judge this week upheld a jury’s verdict awarding local craft brewer Stone Brewing $56 million in its trademark infringement lawsuit against beer giant Molson Coors.

Stone’s lawsuit that resulted in the jury’s award last year alleged Molson Coors’ Keystone Light rebrand in 2017 confused customers by prominently displaying the word “Stone” on its packaging, and that the alleged infringement cost Stone millions of dollars.

Top shapers return for Boardroom Show

By Laura Place

DEL MAR

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The Boardroom Surfboard Show, a premier celebration of top-tier surfboard craftsmanship, will return to the Del Mar Fairgrounds over the Oct. 7-8 weekend.

The 17th annual surfboard show brings together the best of the surfboard manufacturing industry, with various seminars, competitions, exhibits and live music, and a huge gear marketplace for surf enthusiasts to find new boards, fins and wetsuits.

Originally called the Sacred Craft, the Boardroom Show is led by longtime surfer and surf journalist Scott Bass of Encinitas, who is relied upon by many San Diegans for his wave reports on KBPS.

He said the Boardroom Show acts as a “really cool hangout” for those in the surfboard manufacturing industry, bringing together folks from all over the United States as well as Brazil, Australia, Italy and Mexico.

“It's got quite an international flair. They get to commune, and that’s a huge part of it,” Bass said.

Del Mar is a fitting location for an international gathering of industry members due to the prevalence of surfboard manufacturers in San Diego County such as Bessell, Hansen and more.

A key feature of the show is the honoring of a specific surfboard shaper. This year’s honoree is Bing

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to draw international attention.

“The Surfing Madonna Oceans Project started to see where the energy could go with Marks’ creation,” said Mike Redman, vice president of the organization.

The organization has served over 1,800 children with disabilities at its annual Special Needs Surf Camp, hosted the longest beach run in the world and offered scholarships and awards for local youth and art.

Copeland, one of the most renowned board manufacturers of the 60s and 70s and the founder of Bing Surfboards.

During the show, Copeland will oversee the Icons of Foam shaping contest, in which eight shapers try to replicate one of his classic board designs.

The event also allows builders to submit boards in the style of the Bonzer in hopes of taking home a cash prize in the Best in Show Board Buildoff.

The following seminars will also be offered: “The early years of Al Merrick & Tom Curren” with Tom Curren, Jimmy Metyko and Jamie Brisick; “Understanding fin design” with Riccardo Rossi and Vince Longo; and a presentation on foil surfing.

Attendees can also enjoy a photo exhibition by acclaimed photographer Steve Sherman, live music by Tom Curran and local bands, autograph sessions and book signings.

There will also be exhibits featuring the Vintage Longboard Collector Club and showcasing unique surf cars, Bass said.

The Boardroom Show takes place in the Exhibit Hall at the Del Mar Fairgrounds from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Oct. 7 and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Oct. 8.

One day entry is $15, twoday entry is $20, and kids 12 and under enter free.

Tickets and a full program schedule are available at boardroomshow. com/attend.

Patterson contributed to the community beyond the Surfing Madonna Oceans Project, frequently playing piano for churches and plays and writing Christmas plays for the Children’s Hospital of San Diego.

“Mark did not have a bad bone in his body,” Nichols said. “That guy was 100% all that is love.”

Surfing Madonna Oceans Project will host a celebration of Patterson’s life at Leucadia Pizzeria, 315 S. Coast Highway, where the mosaic is displayed, on Oct. 8 from 2 to 5 p.m.

Attorneys for Molson Coors countered that the “Stone” nickname had long been a part of Keystone marketing, and that customers were unlikely to mistake Stone's craft products for a “budget beer'' such as Keystone.

Molson Coors filed motions to overturn the jury's verdict and grant a new trial, both of which were denied in a Monday ruling from U.S. District Judge Roger Benitez.

The judge disagreed with Molson Coors’ assertions that the verdict was unsupported by the evidence, writing that while the products are not identical, “they are certainly very closely related — both being beer, which ‘share the same aisle’ and compete for the same space at the average grocery store.”

Molson Coors argued that Stone Brewing had not identified anyone who had mistakenly purchased Keystone while believing it was Stone, but Benitez wrote that evidence presented during the trial showed there was confusion among retailers and distributors.

Benitez also disagreed that the $56 million was excessive, given that it was roughly 25% of what Stone sought at trial.

Last year, Stone Brewing was cquired by Japanese beer giant Sapporo’s United States branch for $165 million.

Before this purchase, Stone was the ninth largest producer of craft beer in the United States, according to the Brewers Association.

The county’s new largest producer of “craft” beer will become the Convicts and Kings/Ballast Point merger, followed by Modern Times — which was just purchased by Orange County’s Brewery X.

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over. Refusing to yield, the suspect led a brief pursuit that ended when he lost control of the vehicle on eastbound state Route 76, sending it crashing into a median,” McNeal said.

The suspect then jumped out of the car and made a failed attempt to escape on foot.

The boy, whose name was withheld because he is a minor, was booked into juvenile hall on suspicion of carjacking, felony evasion of police and attempted murder.

The recent moves in the beer industry mean San Diego, once considered a craft beer capital, will have no locally owned representatives in the Brewers Association’s top 50.

Driver ID’d in fatal vehicle roll-over crash

OCEANSIDE — Authorities have publicly identified a 21-year-old Pacific Northwest man who died on Sept. 24 in a vehicle rollover crash in Oceanside.

Camp Pendleton resident Gunner Olson, a native of Arlington, Wash., lost control of a Ford F-150 in the 1600 block of Oceanside Boulevard just west of Vine Street at approximately 5:27 p.m. Sunday, according to Oceanside police and the San Diego County Medical Examiner’s Office.

The pickup truck veered off the roadway and overturned, leaving Olson trapped inside, police said.

After emergency crews freed Olson from the truck, paramedics pronounced him dead at the scene. Police are still investigating the incident to determine the cause of the collision, according to Oceanside police spokesperson Jennifer

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Man sentenced for stalking co-worker

An ex-San Diego Navy hospital employee who harassed a female co-worker and installed a hidden camera in her office was sentenced this week to seven months in federal prison.

Jonathan Sandoval recorded the co-worker as she was changing clothes in her office, then emailed her nude images of herself that he captured from the recording, according to prosecutors.

The U.S. Attorney’s Office said the email he sent read, “This is you naked. I’ll

make sure and send all your videos of you changing. Have fun at work.’’

Leading up to that email, Sandoval went into the woman’s office and looked through her belongings. He was also accused of messaging the woman repeatedly despite her requests for him to stop contacting her. He pleaded guilty earlier this year to a federal stalking charge.

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LOCAL SHAPER Matt Calvani works on a surfboard in 2018 at the Bing Surfboards warehouse in Encinitas. File photo

GREG KOCH, co-founder and former executive chairman of Escondido-based Stone Brewing, holds up a Keystone Light can. Stone was awarded $56 million after a federal judge found MillerCoors had infringed on Stone’s trademark, confusing customers. Courtesy photo/ Stone Brewing Co.

Governor signs Blakespear’s firearm bills

By City News Service

ENCINITAS — A pair of bills intended to bring about more firearm safety, sponsored by Sen. Catherine Blakespear, D-Encinitas, were signed into law by Gov. Gavin Newsom on Tuesday.

Senate Bill 452 requires all semiautomatic pistols sold in California to use microstamping technology and SB 417 requires gun sellers to post warnings about the danger of having a firearm in a home.

With microstamping, the handguns will etch unique identifiers on expended cartridges, providing law enforcement with valuable information to help identify shooters, a statement from Blakespear's office reads.

“SB 452 will put to use readily available technology to help law enforcement identify the guns used illegally and the people behind them,” Blakespear said. “I applaud Gov. Newsom for his leadership on this issue.”

In 2021, statewide gun crimes solved by law enforcement was 40%, and only 55% for homicides, according to the Brady Campaign. Microstamping adds an identifier to spent rounds.

“Disrupting the cycles of violence is imperative to ending the gun violence epidemic,” said Kris Brown, president of Brady. “Microstamping will help our law enforcement agencies do just that by equipping them with reliable tools to track firearms used in crimes.

“This objective data will help quickly identify shooters and gun traffickers before they can inflict more harm on California’s communities.

Additionally, SB 452 would prohibit the sale or transfer of a semiautomatic pistol made after Jan. 1, 2028, unless it has been verified as a microstamping-enabled pistol.

It passed the Assembly 55-18 and the Senate 30-9.

SB 417 requires gun sellers to post the following notice: “WARNING: If you or a loved one is experiencing distress or depression or is contemplating suicide, please call 988 (The Suicide & Crisis Lifeline). Access to a firearm in the home significantly increases the risk of suicide, death, and injury during domestic violence disputes, and the unintentional death and traumatic injury to children, household members, and guests.”

The risk of death by suicide is 4 to 10 times higher in homes with guns, and people living with handgun owners die by homicide at twice the rate of their neighbors in gunfree homes, according to a report by Harvard Health Publishing.

“People need to know that simply having a gun

in your home dramatically increases your risk of experiencing gun violence,'' Blakespear said. “Every day we read in the news about gun violence. It all starts with access to a gun, and that’s why having a gun in your home escalates the chances it will be used for a suicide, domestic violence or homicide.”

The bill passed the Assembly 63-0 and 32-5 in the Senate.

Elected in November, Blakespear represents Senate District 38, which covers northern coastal San Diego County and part of Orange County.

County reviews CARE Act before going into effect

San Diego County officials this week will preview what the Community Assistance, Recovery and Empowerment Act — a policy framework intended to assist people living with untreated mental health and substance abuse chal-

lenges — might look like when it goes into effect in the county.

The act, also known as the CARE Act, is being piloted in seven California counties, including Sunday in San Diego County.

A petition for the person with mental health disorders can be submitted by a family member, someone who resides with the person, social services, first responders, community organizations or law enforcement. A judge will then decide whether that person is eligible for treatment — with input from the county’s Behavioral Health Services — and if so, develop a CARE plan.

The plan, while nominally voluntary, could include behavioral health treatment, stabilization medication and a housing plan.

However, if someone refuses treatment, a judge could also recommend they be placed into what would in essence be a conservatorship, which would force them to receive treatment.

Plans would be managed by a community-based care team to “ensure program participants avail themselves of needed mental health care, supportive services, medication and housing,’’ a statement from the state read. In addition to this team, individuals in CARE would have a public defender and care manager to help them make self-directed care decisions.

According to county officials, participation in the program can be no longer than one year unless extended due to individual circumstances — up to a total of two years — and includes periodic hearings to report on progress.

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gional Transportation Plan with the contentious road user charge in place as an integral funding mechanism, as previously reported by The Coast News. Officials with SANDAG, the only metropolitan planning agency in the state with a local road-user charge, were thrilled the plan won the state air quality agency’s approval.

Hassan Ikhrata, CEO of SANDAG, informed the California Air Resources Board that the per-mile charge would remain in the plan despite the SANDAG board twice directing staff to return a plan without it.

“The Road Usage Charge remains in the 2021 Regional Plan, and the 2021 Regional Plan remains a foundation for all future plans,” Ikhrata said in a response letter to CARB. “In short, we are committed to implementing our plan, which is used as an example for the nation on how to develop a transportation system to move people and goods while reducing GHG and addressing social equity in a meaningful way.”

State air quality agency officials asked SANDAG in a response letter how the planning agency plans to address the seemingly opposing actions — how will it implement the per-mile charge while working on removing it as directed by the board?

estimated the road usage tax could raise more than $34 billion through 2050, but the agency’s chief economist, Ray Major, said the final figures would have changed once the scope was narrowed to implementation of the proposal in 2030.

However, San Diego County Supervisor Chairwoman Nora Vargas said much of the concern came from misinformation.

“The previous SANDAG Board directed an amendment to remove the (Road User Charge) from the regional plan,” Vargas wrote in a statement. “SANDAG is working on this and will submit the amendment to the state. The state will make the final decision. To be clear, no government agency can implement a tax that would impact our region without voter approval.”

Last September, SANDAG’s Board of Directors voted to exclude it from SANDAG’s Regional Transportation plan, following several Democratic lawmakers making a last-minute turn against the proposal. SANDAG’s Executive Director, Hasan Ikhrata, proceeded with a plan that retained the charge. Ikhrata has since announced his departure from the regional planning agency, effective Dec. 29.

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“…We still have several fundamental questions regarding how SANDAG intends to execute the Board’s direction to update the plan (without the road-user charge) and the extent to which SANDAG will move forward with the (road-user charge) as currently articulated.”

In an Aug. 19 letter, CARB officials also asked Ikhrata, “Please describe how, if at all, the revenue estimates in the (Regional Transportation Plan) are expected to change as a result of the board direction (to remove the road user charge).”

Ikhrata responded by saying the “board action does not change the revenue estimates in the 2021 Regional Plan because the (road-user charge) was not removed from the approved plan.”

A four-cents-per-mile road usage tax proposal and two half-cent regional sales taxes proposed for 2022 and 2028 were some key funding strategies SANDAG leadership proposed. SANDAG

County Supervisor Jim Desmond has frequently criticized SANDAG’s regional transportation plan, saying the organization “needs a plan we can all buy into regionally, instead of doom and gloom, and mileage taxes.”

The board comprises representatives from the 18 municipalities in the county and the county at large.

County gas prices rise again

The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in San Diego County rose Sept. 27 for the 21st time in 23 days, increasing 3.4 cents to $6.101.

The average price has risen 71.9 cents over the past 23 days, including 2.8 cents Tuesday, according to figures from the AAA and Oil Price Information Service.

The average price rose 16 consecutive days, dropped a half-cent Thursday and 1.5 cents Friday, then resumed increasing Saturday. It is 10.7 cents more than one week ago, 73.9 cents higher than one month ago and 20.1 cents above what it was one year ago.

THE SANDAG board voted to remove any mention of the controversial road user charge from the 2025 Regional Plan, which proposed charging drivers a per-mile fee. Stock photo

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Miramar Air Show

at the Miramar Air Show. Photo by Shana Thompson

A MARINE F-35B Lightning II fighter roars over the crowd at the Miramar Air Show. Photo by Shana Thompson

MASTER SERGEANT Andrew Thompson of the SOCOM Paracommandos flies in the SOCOM unit flag during the opening ceremonies of the Miramar Air Show. Photo by Shana Thompson

THE BLUE ANGELS perform challenging maneuvers at the Miramar Air Show on Sept. 21 at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar in San Diego. The three-day event is the largest military air show in the U.S., with total annual attendance estimated at 700,000. Photo by Shana Thompson

THE MARINE CORPS displays some of its tactical capabilities during the Marine Air Ground Task Force demonstration on Sept. 21 at the Miramar Air Show in San Diego. Photo by Shana Thompson

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BLUE ANGELS fly upside down while remaining in a tight formation at the Miramar Air Show. Photo by Shana Thompson

Quessenberry relishes Vikings role

Carlsbad native enjoys Minnesota under O’Connell

By Noah Perkins

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David Quessenberry was a kid, it almost seemed like his parents needed a pair of pliers and scissors to separate him from his favorite piece of clothing.

“You couldn’t get me out of my Junior Seau jersey,” said Quessenberry, 33, over the phone from the Minnesota Vikings team facility. “My favorite player growing up was Junior Seau. He was always my football hero; the way he played and the physicality he brought.”

Quessenberry has long since traded in the powder blue and sunshine gold for purple, but this past Sunday, Sept. 24, he reunited with old (or new) familiar.

For only the second time in his pro career, Quessenberry, a six-foot-five, 310-pound Vikings offensive swing tackle, dressed as a reserve opposite the Chargers.

“I think it’s a bummer,” Quessenberry lamented about the Chargers leaving San Diego. “When they were rolling, Qualcomm was rocking. It’s a good football town and I think there should be a team there.”

Quessenberry did not appear in the teams’ backand-forth 28-24 loss – dropping the Vikings to 0-3 on the season.

“It is difficult [coming off the bench] but that’s the job,” Quessenberry said. “You got to stay ready because you are one play away from going in and being the guy.”

Quessenberry made his season debut for the Vikings during Week 2 against the Philadelphia Eagles, stepping in late for an injured teammate after signing with the team on the eve of the regular season following a release from the Buffalo Bills, with whom he spent the previous season.

The veteran NFL lineman has also played for the Tennessee Titans and

Houston Texans.

“I’ve been the starter and the swing guy,” Quessenberry said. “There are different challenges for each. Being the swing guy, you need to know both spots, get ready for all kinds of scenarios, you have to study both sides and stay warm on the sidelines. Is it challenging? Yeah, but it’s something I take a lot of pride in.”

Playing for Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell is an interesting bookend for Quessenberry’s career. Five years his senior, O’Connell, like Quessenberry, grew up in Carlsbad and attended La Costa Canyon, where he excelled at quar-

would take me to those La Costa Canyon games when I was in middle school and say ‘Hey, we are going to watch what a college quarterback looks like.’ I remember watching Kev and he was so poised. I don’t really remember a specific play; I just remember you could tell he was a field general. There was a very strong presence to him – that stuck out in my mind.”

Quessenberry chuckled off any comparisons between O’Connell and their former high school coach Darrin Brown.

“I cannot [see the influence of La Costa Canyon at practice],” Quessenberry said. “It’s a totally different schedule than anything I have been around in the league or before. It’s been a lot of learning and a lot of good things built in [to the schedule] for peak performance and recovery and meetings.”

Getting long in the tooth by NFL standards, Quessenberry tries to live his professional life from moment to moment, especially after beating a cancer diagnosis in 2014.

“Right now, I’m just focused on kicking butt while there is butt to kick,” he said. “I’ll finish this season out and I want to get at least one more after that.”

Encinitas surfer wins Super Girl cape

By Samantha Nelson OCEANSIDE

terback. Both men played for high school head coach Darrin Brown.

“I don’t know if it was as much where he came from as the team he has built and the culture he is building,” Quessenberry said on his decision to sign with the Vikings. “I was on the Bills last year, and I remembered playing against the Vikings – it was a wild and crazy game. Going to Minnesota was a no-brainer.”

Still, not many NFL players can say they saw their head coach play as a high school kid.

“La Costa Canyon, Encinitas, Carlsbad, is a cool community – it’s tight knit,” Quessenberry said. “My dad

“I still love this thing,” Quessenberry added. “I still love coming to work and being part of a group of guys going in the same direction and fighting for the same goal that come from all different parts of the country and the world. It is rare air to be part of a group like that.”

Of his time at La Costa Canyon, Quessenberry said it helped build a foundation for him to lean upon throughout his career.

“Everyone has to start somewhere,” Quessenberry said. “We put a lot of good football players out; we had a lot of talent (future NFL players that played alongside Quessenberry in high school include brother Paul and Kenny Stills). “Just being around guys that were driven, the group that we had really motivated me. I would think, ‘Hey I want to be one of those guys that comes back when I’m in college on a bye week and be on the sideline for games.’”

Former Gulls forward killed in motorcycle crash

By City News Service

SAN DIEGO — Former San Diego Gulls right wing

Nic Kerdiles was killed in a motorcycle accident early on Sept. 23 in Nashville, Tennessee. He was 29.

Nashville police told local reporters that Kerdiles ran through a stop sign in a residential area while on his Indian Motorcycle at around 3:30 a.m. and slammed into the driver’s side of a BMW SUV.

Kerdiles played for the Gulls during their first three seasons in the American Hockey League, with 37 goals and 39 assists in 121 games.

a statement posted on Instagram. “An Irvine native, Nic became the first player from Orange County to play for the Ducks, in 2017. Our thoughts and deepest sympathies go out to his family and loved ones.”

Gulls’ NHL parent team, in the second round of the 2012 NHL draft, the 36th overall selection after playing two seasons in the U.S. national team development program.

— Encinitas surfer Alyssa Spencer has won her second career red cape after winning this year's Nissan Super Girl Surf Pro competition over the weekend at Oceanside pier.

Spencer's victory on Sept. 24 marked her first Super Girl title on the West Coast after winning the 2021 Super Girl crown in Jacksonville, Florida. Spencer is just the second competitor behind Florida native Caroline Marks, who won the Oceanside Super Girl championship in 2021 and the following year's event in Jacksonville.

“Winning a coast-tocoast cape is amazing, it’s honestly a dream come true,” Spencer said. “I’ve had this event written down in my checklist of goals for a long time, pretty much since I started surfing.”

In Sunday’s final, Spencer faced last year’s Super Girl winner Sawyer Lindblad, 17, of San Clemente. Spencer won the event with a total score of 16.03, beating Lindblad’s score of 14.30.

“I’m really excited to make it to the podium again,” said Lindblad, who was the youngest Super Girl champion when she won last year’s event in Oceanside. “And, if I make a few final heats in upcoming competitions, I will make it on the WSL Championship Tour, which is just crazy to think about.”

on the north side.

Summer Romero of San Diego, who won the 2004 Women’s Longboard Competition, took home the Super Girl longboard cape this year.

“I’m from an older generation and these upand-comers inspire me and are just very fun to watch,” Romero said from the podium on Sunday. “I think everyone should longboard.”

Beyond the surf competitions, the event took over the pier and bandshell with its festival village featuring local food stands, vendors and other family-friendly activities.

Artists such as Sean Kingston, Aloe Blacc, Bea Miller, Beach Weather, Flipturn, Loren Gray, Bipolar Sunshine and many others performed at the event’s free concert series throughout the three-day event.

Promoting women’s empowerment, the festival included the annual Super Girl Gamer Pro e-sports tournament, all-female DJ competition, celebrity speakers, panel discussions promoting women in leadership and sustainability, a women’s art exhibition and more.

New events included a women’s beach volleyball tournament, a content creators showcase, a fashion show and a women’s pro skimboarding event.

KERDILES

“We’re heartbroken to hear the news about Nic Kerdiles, who died in a motorcycle accident this morning,” the Gulls said in

Kerdiles also appeared on the USA Network alternative series “Chrisley Knows Best” with his former fiancé Savannah Chrisley.

Kerdiles was chosen by the Anaheim Ducks, the

Kerdiles scored 26 goals and assisted 45 others in 60 games with Wisconsin over the next two seasons and was selected to the Big Ten Second All-Star Team as a sophomore in the 2013-14 season.

Zoe Benedetto and Keala Tomoda-Bannnert also provided dazzling moments on Sunday heading into the semifinals.

As the main event took place on the south side of the Oceanside pier, the Super Girl longboarding competition powered through

“We’re thrilled to grow this event not only as a showcase for the world’s best surfers, but also as a platform for women’s empowerment,” said Rick Bratman, CEO of ASA Entertainment, the event’s producer.

Surfers will head to Jacksonville for the next Super Girl Surf Pro event from Nov. 10 to 12.

DAVID QUESSENBERRY, a La Costa Canyon alum and veteran NFL lineman, has joined fellow Mavericks alum and Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell. Courtesy photo

ALYSSA SPENCER of Encinitas claimed her second career Super Girl cape Sept. 24 at Oceanside pier. Courtesy photo

HOUSE OF CARDS

Local attorney took millions from firm to fund gambling, court finds

By Jordan P. Ingram

Rancho Santa Fe attorney David Peters, known for his bullish tactics, hefty settlements and penchant for high-stakes poker, is now a bankrupt vexatious litigant on the hook for a multi-million-dollar arbitration award to his former partners after embezzling from his Encinitas law firm, court records show.

In 2022, an arbitrator’s ruling found that Peters, founding partner of the now-defunct Peters & Freedman law firm, misappropriated and embezzled millions of dollars in partnership funds, often squandering his ill-gotten earnings at casinos.

Retired Judge William McCurine Jr. awarded more than $15 million to the firm’s other partners, James McCormick, Zachary Smith, Kyle Lakin and Christina DeJardin, all of whom are the founding members of Delphi Law Group in Carlsbad. A Vista Superior Court judge has since issued a tentative ruling on Jan. 19 granting the full arbitration amount, and the award is pending final confirmation.

Peters, 65, now faces myriad personal and professional hardships, such as judicial sanctions, bankruptcy and divorce proceedings, frozen bank accounts, seized real estate holdings, and the recent eviction from his $6.2 million Rancho Santa Fe home.

A federal bankruptcy court ordered the U.S. Marshals Service in late July to use any “reasonable force necessary” to seize Peters’ real properties, including his office space on Calle Magdalena in Encinitas, and deliver them to a bankruptcy trustee, where they will be sold to pay his creditors, including his former partners.

On Sept. 14, the Marshals took possession of Peters’ 7,389-square-foot luxury estate in the gated community of South Pointe Farms, a move that apparently caught the former Super Lawyer by “complete surprise” in his response filing seeking to “immediately restore possession of my domicile of more than 20 years.”

According to the most recent filing by the bankruptcy trustee, the Sheriff’s Department arrested and briefly detained Peters on Sept. 22 for misdemeanor criminal trespass after discovering he had broken the French door windows in the master bedroom and unlawfully entered the home. The trustee also reported Peters has broken into the residence on “at least three

occasions” since the Marshals took possession of his residence.

“I will not afford you or your conduct as legitimate,” Peters wrote in a Sept. 15 email response to the trustee’s attorney after learning his home had been seized. “I will take back possession this evening, access medication, and a medical device. I will sleep and use the residence and file for an emergency motion on Monday.”

Peters, the lone attorney for his new law firm, The Oracle Lawyers, has also been named to California’s vexatious litigant list for repeated baseless and malicious court filings. But despite a landslide of legal woes, Peters told The Coast News he was confident that things would eventually go his way.

“I love the case right now,” Peters said regarding the lawsuit with his former partners shortly after the Marshals took possession of his home. “I’m confident I’m going to win. The arbitration award is specious; it’s just wrong.”

In a Sept. 6 court filing (and in numerous past filings), Peters argued the firm lost its status as a limited liability partnership since the ex-partners mistakenly filed a notice of termination (rather than a notice of dissolution) with the Secretary of State prior to dissolving Peters & Freedman. After realizing the filing error, a judge ordered the reinstatement of the firm’s LLP status with the Secretary of State and State Bar of California, a move that Peters claims was unlawful.

According to Peters, this clerical gaffe was immutable, rendering moot all subsequent rulings related to the dissolution of Peters & Freedman over the past half-decade, including the arbitration award.

“The king is not wearing any clothes,” Peters said. “The whole case has been centered on turning back the clock within an arbitration. Even if erroneously filed, the cancellation of a public document in which third parties included tax entries cannot be corrected, reversed or changed nunc pro tunc (now for then).”

However, multiple judges in state and federal courts repeatedly dismissed this argument as irrelevant and frivolous, with court records showing the case centered around Peters’ fraud and embezzlement.

‘Bad faith’

After dissolving their partnership with Peters & Freedman in 2018, James McCormick, Zachary Smith, Kyle Lakin

and Christina Baine DeJardin filed a petition in state court seeking injunctive relief to “preserve and protect” the firm’s assets during arbitration, as previously reported by The Coast News.

The petitioners claimed that Peters was using the firm’s credit cards for cash

advances to cover gambling losses and misappropriating millions of dollars in partnership funds.

Two months before his partners filed a petition accusing Peters of financial misconduct and posing a risk to company assets, PokerGO posted a photo on Twitter, now X, of Peters,

clad in sunglasses and a ballcap, playing Texas Hold ‘Em for Poker After Dark.

“Can anyone stop Dave Peters? The California attorney is up close to $400K across two ‘Solve for Hollywood’ cash games,” reads the Aug. 2, 2018, post.

Shortly after the dissolution in 2018, both parties agreed to arbitration with McCurine, a Rhodes scholar, Harvard Law School graduate and retired federal magistrate judge, to help resolve the dispute. Under the agreement, McCurine held exclusive control over the partnership’s assets, prohibiting either party from taking any action on behalf of the firm without his written authority.

But shortly after arbitration began, Peters frequently attempted to hamstring the process by filing for bankruptcy on three occasions (automatically halting all legal actions, including arbitration), destroying critical evidence by deleting employee email accounts and financial records, and refusing to appear for depositions, identify witnesses or provide exhibits, per court records.

Throughout the dispute resolution process, Peters launched personal

attacks against the individuals involved in the dispute resolution process, legal filings show. Peters even privately emailed McCurine to request that he remove himself as arbitrator and filed an unsuccessful motion with Judicate West, a private dispute resolution firm in San Diego, seeking to disqualify him for alleged bias.

Eventually, McCurine issued a civil harassment restraining order against Peters based on multiple emails he sent to opposing counsel containing “disrespectful, unprofessional, and threatening language, which rise to the level of civil harassment.”

The petitioners further accused Peters of filing “bundles” of documents, declarations and pleadings that were “excessively long, totally unsupported, largely unintelligible, blatantly perjured (continuously), belligerent, and containing vitriolic and threatening language.”

Over the past five years, Peters initiated a total of four legal actions against his former partners, including arbitration, in what his opponents called “bad faith” attempts to harass petitioners and their interests and “obtain rulings inconsistent with rulings in the arbitration proceeding.”

Peters also filed a cross-complaint against the arbitrator’s court-appointed attorney, Michael Breslauer, in a federal lawsuit originally brought against Peters by the firm’s malpractice insurance carrier.

But Peters’ attempts to gum up the works backfired in nearly every instance, according to court records.

A U.S. Bankruptcy Court judge sanctioned Peters $137,000 for improperly filing for bankruptcy on behalf of the partnership, a violation of the arbitrator’s order just days before his scheduled deposition.

In response to Peters’ destruction of evidence and refusal to participate in discovery, McCurine sanc-

SINCE ENTERING arbitration with his former partners at Peters & Freedman, David M. Peters has filed for bankruptcy three times to delay arbitration proceedings, a court found. After filing countless meritless legal filings over the past five years of arbitration, a judge placed Peters on California’s vexatious litigant list. Courtesy photo/Bauman Photography

FORMER PARTNERS of Peters & Freedman, pictured from left to right, include James McCormick, Stephen Kirkland, Keenan Parker, David Peters and Christina DeJardin. McCormick and DeJardin would later file a petition asking a judge to freeze the firm’s assets due to Peters’ financial misconduct. Courtesy photo

DAVID PETERS made headlines after earning some multimillion dollar settlements over defective Chinese pipe in San Diego area construction. Courtesy photo

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Escondido raises campaign contribution limits

By Samantha Nelson ESCONDIDO

— The city has reset its campaign contribution limits to match the state’s new default limits, raising local limits by $3,700 for the mayor and treasurer seats and more than $4,400 for council members.

In November 2020, the City Council set a $1,000 contribution limit for council members and a $1,750 limit for the seats of mayor and treasurer. Those limits would increase by $50 per election cycle, putting the 2024 election limits at

$1,050 for council members and $1,800 for the mayor and treasurer.

That same year, the state legislature set default campaign contributions under Assembly Bill 571 at $5,500, which would apply to any municipality that hadn’t established its contribution limits.

Then, in 2022, the state passed Senate Bill 1439, which broadened the state’s Levine Act – which applies to proceedings involving licenses, permits and other entitlements of use – by in-

cluding local elected officials to “conflict out” of certain proceedings involving persons that made contributions to their respective political campaigns.

The new law also prevents officials from accepting, soliciting or directing contributions exceeding $250 from a party to or participant in the proceeding or their agents while a proceeding is pending and for 12 months after the final decision of that proceeding.

According to the Fair Political Practices Commis-

sion, a “pending proceeding” occurs when the decision is before a governing body officer — including when the item is placed on an agenda for discussion — or if it is reasonably foreseeable that the decision will come before the officer.

Councilmember Mike Morasco, who brought the discussion to change the city’s campaign contribution limits before the rest of the council, said the city should follow the state’s contribution limits since it must follow other state restrictions

on campaign contributions and donations.

“The reason I brought this forward is because of recent California law, which has significantly impacted what local municipalities can or cannot do as far as contribution limits as well as utilization of those funds as it pertains to elected officials as they sit on the dais and make decisions,” Morasco said. “In essence, it has completely placed restrictions that preclude any type of pay-for-play as far as campaign donations are

concerned…it doesn’t matter if someone contributes $251 or if they contribute $2,500 or $5,000 – everyone falls into the same rules and regulations that have been placed upon us by the state.”

The City Council approved repealing the city’s campaign contribution limits in favor of adopting the state’s limits instead, bumping limits from $1,050 for council members and $1,800 for the mayor and treasurer to a universal $5,500 limit in a 4-1 vote on Sept. 13.

Vigilucci’s swaps ‘tent’ for patio

By Samantha Nelson CARLSBAD

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plaints, traffic enforcement told me they would no longer enforce the long-term street parking violations,” Wharton said. “When asked why, I was told it was amounting to harassment because the same residents were the repeat offenders.”

Oceanside police and the city’s Parking Enforcement program can enforce the 72-hour parking limit. However, according to city staff, tickets are usually only issued following a request for service or complaint, and all submissions are reviewed and investigated.

Wharton wants to see speed bumps installed along San Tomas Drive, which he described as a “long straightaway” where drivers “drive as fast as they feel comfortable,” noting an incident right after the toddler’s death in which a teenaged driver was speeding and crashed into two cars on the same street.

Per Wharton, city staff told him that San Tomas Drive is not on the list of the city’s backlog of roads needing traffic calming measures.

According to Public Works Manager Nathan Mertz and City Traffic Engineer Teala Cotter, the city has over 500 requests for traffic calming measures at various locations, including one related to San Tomas.

The city has approved requirements for installing traffic calming devices on residential streets, requiring street segments to be a quarter of a mile or longer without a stop sign or signal controls. San Tomas does not meet this requirement. However, staff recently

reevaluated this location and ordered speed and volume data for the combined streets of San Tomas and San Helena.

The streets must have a posted speed of 25 miles per hour, an average assumed speed of 32 or higher, and a volume of at least 1,000 vehicles per day. If these requirements are met, the city can move forward with installing speed bumps – as long as 75% of the residents on those streets sign a petition in support.

According to staff, the city has received only one request for service this year regarding the 72-hour rule on San Tomas Drive on Sept. 13, the same day Wharton presented to the City Council. The city checked the vehicle on Sept. 14 and followed up on Sept. 17, finding the vehicle had moved to private property.

“There have been zero complaints or requests for service regarding any other parking items in the past year on San Tomas,” a statement from Mertz and Cotter read.

The city previously painted red curbs near ADA-accessible ramps on sidewalks along San Tomas, San Helena and Vista del Oro Drives in 2020 to improve pedestrian visibility for drivers.

The city’s neighborhood traffic calming program is supported by Measure X funding, with $300,000 invested in 2022 and $250,000 for the three following years. At the same Sept. 13 meeting, the City Council approved a revised spending plan for Year 5 that allocated an additional $200,000 for the traffic calming program, focusing on schools and parks.

In 2002, the restaurant opened at 3878 Carlsbad Boulevard on the corner of Tamarack Avenue and has been a staple in the community ever since. The steakhouse is one of three Vigilucci Restaurant Group enterprises located throughout Encinitas and Carlsbad and owned by Roberto Vigilucci, a 27-year Carlsbad resident originally from Milano, Italy.

While the restaurant already has an outdoor patio facing Carlsbad Boulevard, the restaurant constructed a secondary outdoor area when government lockdown orders prohibited indoor dining due to COVID-19.

But time is running out for the temporary covered patio, which some locals refer to as the “black tent.” Under Assembly Bill 61, local governments have until January 2024 to remove outdoor facilities on private property. Businesses with temporary outdoor installations in the public right-ofway were required to modify or remove these areas within 90 days after the termination of the emergency orders in May, according to the city.

Vigilucci’s has proposed demolishing the temporary patio and rebuilding a permanent, scaled-down version in its place. The new patio would be 1,401 square feet, roughly 500 square feet smaller than the temporary one, return three parking spaces to the private lot and provide extra room for the restaurant’s valet service.

The Planning Commission approved construction of the permanent courtyard on Sept. 20 and plans to provide 18 offsite valet parking spaces at New Song Church, located nearly 1 mile away on Pio Pico Drive.

City staff required the restaurant to include an offsite valet option to ease parking issues along surrounding residential streets. Vigilucci’s employees will be directed to park at the church except on Christmas Eve and Easter Sunday.

Planning Commissioner Chair Peter Merz and Vice Chair Kevin Sabellico were the only commissioners who voted against the restaurant’s plans. While supporters of the restaurant, Merz and Sabellico said they did not see substantial evidence indicating the project wouldn’t cause more parking problems in the area.

A letter with more than 70 signatures from residents living near the restaurant wanted the temporary structure gone completely and opposed the construction of a new patio.

“It’s time for the tent to be removed,” said Ann Linde, who lives next door to the restaurant on Tamarack Avenue, at the Sept. 20 Planning Commission meeting.

Linde said the patio blocks drivers’ views of pedestrians at the intersection, resulting in several near-miss collisions with vehicles. Linde also said vehicles frequently block the bike lanes and roads while pulling into the restaurant.

Many other neighbors spoke highly of the restaurant and valet services and wanted the patio to become a permanent fixture.

“I think this is a real plus,” said John James, a Garfield Street resident who often walks to Vigilucci’s for dinner. “We’re not creating any parking issues here at all, and I think there’s a lot of people that way.”

Others noted the for-

mer parking lot space was ugly on an otherwise scenic corner and suggested a new patio would improve its look. Several people also spoke highly of the owner and believe the restaurant provides the city with a unique fine dining experience with an ocean view.

“I think it’s going to be a successful project, a solution to an issue that’s there and a huge benefit for the community,” said Darren Machulsky, architect for the project.

Commissioner Alicia Lafferty approved the project but cautioned that she wanted the patio to be more consistent with the existing restaurant and not shrouded by a large, black “tent.”

Encinitas OKs Surfer’s Point land purchase

The Encinitas City Council unanimously approved funding for the city to buy just under 1.5 acres of land on the northeast corner of Highway 101 and La Costa Avenue. The $6 million purchase will keep the space open and maintain its protected wetland vegetation and bluffs.

Residents supported the purchase, especially because the area was previously slated to be a timeshare hotel.

“I would love to see Surfer’s Point preserved as a viewpoint versus adding a

timeshare which will create more traffic and eliminate the view for residents forever,” resident Gaylan Wayland wrote. “Prior to the fencing, people were enjoying this spot to watch sunsets or just enjoy the waves.”

Councilmember Allison Blackwell said she was happy to approve the funding after seeing so many proponents write into the city.

A few other residents expressed concern about the council’s priorities.

“I do not feel the City Council should be paying $6 million dollars to buy Surfer’s Point,” Tricia McNally said. “I actually think it is irresponsible to spend such a large sum of money on this land when there are many more pressing infrastructure needs in our community including a pedestrian walkway on Vulcan Avenue, safe pedestrian rail crossings and solving the drainage issues in Leucadia just to name a few.”

Development is a prominent concern for Leucadia residents, and preserving this viewpoint was well received.

“I run and bike by Surfer’s Point almost daily. Making this viewpoint safe and preserved in the City’s Open Space Program is critical to the feel and peace of Leucadia,” said resident Alyce Fernebok. “With the other development happening around the three corners of that intersection, let’s keep this one for nature.”

— Vigilucci’s Seafood and Steakhouse is transforming a temporary outdoor dining area constructed during the COVID-19 pandemic into a permanent fixture at the fine dining restaurant in Carlsbad.

VIGILUCCI’S SEAFOOD and Steakhouse in Carlsbad will replace a temporary covered patio, also called the “black tent” by some locals, with a new, permanent outdoor patio. Photo by Samantha Nelson

Visit Carlsbad has announced the launch of Carlsbad Good Ride, a free transportation program equipped with a fleet of 100% electric vehicles to make crosstown travel a breeze. This pilot program will run Sept. 1 through Aug. 31, 2024.

Going wild: Plant your wildflowers in October

ny produces a Southwestern mix that includes Corn Poppy, Desert Penstemon, California Bluebells, Prairie Cornflower, Peruvian Zinnias, to name a few.

The San Diego Seed Company includes seed selection and instructional materials at sandiegoseedcompany.com, and can be reached at 858-736-6872.

Planting a wildflower garden is not for those who are impatient. First comes the preparation, the cultivation of the soil and finally planting the seed and watching it grow.

PREPARE YOUR SITE FOR SEEDING

Choose a site with a minimum of six hours of sun. Next, prepare the soil by removing all existing growth. The better soil preparation, the more likely that flowers will germinate successfully.

According to Brijette Peña, CEO and founder of San Diego Seed Company, “If you start with a small area, you can use a flat shovel or rent a sod cutter. We recommend for gardeners who might be new to planting wildflowers to start with a small plot of approximately 4 feet x 8 feet. Be sure to remove as many weeds and Bermuda grass by hand, since they will compete with the wild-

flowers.”

To complete the weeding process, the gardener must decide how they will kill the weeds that are still in the ground. Many gardeners choose a 30% solution of white vinegar, which is diluted with water and then sprayed on the area. Cover the entire plot with

black plastic for one week, then remove plastic.

ADD COMPOST AND SEED

As Brijette explains, “After the ground is prepared, find a good source for compost such as Miramar Landfill in San Diego or Oceanside Waste Man-

agement. Since the compost is quite heavy, I use a colander with large holes to sift the soil, scattering it over the new bed.

“You can also use a product such as Fox Farm compost, but it does get expensive, and the landfill compost is free!”

Brijette’s seed compa-

The seed from the San Diego Seed Company is harvested directly from their urban farm, so gardeners can be certain that it will be suitable for the North County area.

Other companies such as American Meadows Seed Company, Botanical Interests and High Country Gardens all have online websites with a wide variety of seed suitable for this area.

The seed is applied after the compost is laid down. Many gardeners place the wildflowers and fine sand in large plastic container with holes in the lid and simply shake over the new plot.

Rake and water with an overhead hose, then place a large piece of burlap over the entire plot until small sprouts appear.

According to Brijette, “In California, the first sprouts will appear after the rains of November, and the first flowers which will be the poppies, will appear in early December. After that, there will a non-stop show of color, from December through late springtime.”

The seeds are also available at local independent nurseries such as Anderson’s La Costa Nursery, Green Thumb Nursery and local hardware stores.

Many websites have instructional materials and videos featuring wildflower gardening, including “Self-Sowing Natives,” an article in the most recent edition of The American Gardener, the magazine of the American Horticultural Society magazine article. More at ahsgardening.org.

Our local Carlsbad Community Garden Committee also has free information regarding creating a pollinator garden and how to obtain free seeds at www.carlsbadcommunitygardens.org.

Best of luck with your wildflower garden — the birds and the bees will love it, and so will you!

Jano Nightingale is a Master Gardener and Horticulturist and teaches at the Pine Street Senior Center in Carlsbad. Contact her at janosgarden@gmail. com.

POPPIES now for

bloom. Courtesy photo/San Diego Seed Company

Home&Garden

Award-winning ‘TREE DOCTOR’ uses special methods for excellent results

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

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

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

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

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

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

This program reduces the households use of water overall by 30%.

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

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

This works with a client’s current irrigation system so that each time the landscaping is watered, the

needed soil biology is replenished.

“This is the secret to keeping your property looking like a five-star resort.”

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

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

He also served with the San Diego Rose Society in

Balboa Park for 12 years.

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

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

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

Russell Bowman abides by all applicable state laws and requirements and does not perform any services that require a licensed contractor. Business license B2017006153.

bowmanplantandtreecare.com

As we celebrate 25 years in business, we continue to be Carlsbad Village’s ‘go-to’ destination for coastal home decor and vintage finds. Our elevated new offerings include expanded lines of furniture, art, lighting, rugs, and custommade-to-order upholstered pieces.

Our curated vintage shops continue to be a part of your shopping experience!

RUSSELL BOWMAN is lovingly referred to as the San Diego “tree doctor extraordinaire.” Courtesy photo

Wildfire season is here: SDG&E helps residents prepare

With the arrival of the fierce winds and low humidity of autumn, wildfire season is more dangerous than ever. Read on to learn what steps you can take to keep your family safe.

Public Safety Power Shutoffs

Why would a power company shut off the power? In a word: safety.

SDG&E is constantly monitoring weather conditions. When high winds (including red flag warnings) combine with low humidity, blowing branches and debris can cause power lines to spark. As a last resort, a team of experts may call for

a “Public Safety Power Shutoff” and eliminate the danger by shutting down power. That’s not all SDG&E is doing to keep the public safe. In recent years, the utility has buried miles of power lines, added over 100 observation cameras and 25 new inspection drones. They’ve also built 220 weather stations and trimmed 450,000 trees near power lines. Up to 5 helicopters patrol the skies during dangerous wildfires. Caring for the community and making residents feel safe is a high priority for SDG&E. But the public is encouraged to take their own steps to prepare for

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emergencies too.

Emergency kit

An emergency kit is critical for every family’s safety and should always be stocked with essential items. Every kit should be stored in easy-to-carry containers and include:

• A three-day supply of bottled water (1 gallon per person per day)

• A three-day supply of packaged, dried and canned foods

• Pet food and carriers

• A manual can opener

• Radio and flashlights with spare batteries in a waterproof bag

• Cash, credit cards, and an extra set of car keys

• Special items for infants, elderly or disabled family members

• Backup charging methods for phones

• A first aid kit and essential medicines

Family emergency plan

Spend some time in the months before wildfire season creating an easy-to-remember plan to keep you and your family safe.

• Identify two places for the family to meet: A place outside your home. And a spot away from the neighborhood in case you can’t return home.

• Practice the plan with the family, including chil-

dren.

• Review the emergency plans at your workplace, your children’s school or daycare, and other places where family members regularly spend time away from home.

• Plan safe routes away from your home and business to high, safe ground. Make sure children are aware of the routes away from home.

• Develop a plan for pets and livestock; keep in mind that some evacuation shelters may not allow animals.

• Designate a friend outside the area who family members can call if separated.

• Keep important docu-

ments in a safe-deposit box.

Defensible space around your home

The vegetation around property could be fuel for a wildfire. SDG&E encourages residents to fight back by taking immediate action to stop flames from reaching your home. There are three zones that should be carefully maintained:

Zone 1: San Diego County requires 50 feet in clearance in the area closest to the home. Plants should be well-spaced, low-growing and be comprised of fire-resistant flora such as turf grass, vegetable gardens, flower beds or other plants recommended by a local nursery.

Zone 2: The next 50 feet

should feature low-growing ground covers that support fire resilience and are low in fuel volume. Talk to a grower about which plants will work best for your defensible space.

Zone 3: Beyond 100 feet, check with environmental agencies before modifying native vegetation that might include endangered species and habitats.

Resources

During an actual wildfire emergency, there are resources to help everyone in the area cope with outages.

• To sign up for alerts, visit sdge.com/notify.

• SDG&E has created an app “Alerts by SDG&E” that can be downloaded from their website sdge. com/alerts.

• Call the 2-1-1 hotline, which is staffed with live operators 24/7 who can offer guidance and assistance during a Public Safety Power Shutoff.

• In the case of an extended shutoff, Community Resource Centers are available and can be located by visiting sdge.com/resource-centers.

Wildfire season can be an unsettling time for people in the area. SDG&E encourages everyone to make the right preparations and stay safe.

FAMILIES NEED to prepare an emergency kit with essential items and make a plan to keep everyone safe in case of a wildfire or another emergency. Stock photo

A Baja dream casa awaits your discovery

South of the border… down Mexico way… is the Baja… at the southern tip is Los Cabos, a second home for many San Diegans.

Visitors from all over the world, including Japan, Brazil and France, find their way to Los Cabos… and the lesser-known East Cape.

Olde Ivy Antiques now Ocean Tide Interiors

In 1998, Carlsbad Village was filled with antique shops, and Olde Ivy Antiques was in the center of State Street. The owner, Lynne Petersen, says she wasn’t a collector, but instead one who liked to infuse antiques into new decor.

As time went on, and the many antique shop owners retired, the area changed. The addition of clothing stores, salons and other businesses created a more diverse shopping area.

Knowing the shopper was in the area for not just antiques, Lynne curated her products to reflect an eclectic mix of old and new.

“I was learning that we needed to stay relevant and evolve with the times,” Lynne said. “Being at the beach, I saw an opportunity to offer a coastal flair, by adding seaside accessories and gifts. Locals and visitors responded, and it became our trademark.”

Having a shop in town for 25 years, Lynne said: “It is so exciting to see how much Carlsbad Village has grown over the years. I love its history and its resilience, enduring the many economic changes.

“The development of new housing in the village has transformed the area from not only a vacation destination but also to a place to call home. Our many restaurants, shops, spas and arts and entertainment offerings complete the experience.

“Seeing my customers

immersing themselves in the beach lifestyle, and wanting this look in their homes, I wanted to offer a more complete shopping experience. We now have expanded categories of product lines, including furniture, art, lighting, rugs, and custom made-to-order upholstered items, and offer design services. Our curated vintage shops continue to be part of the shopping experience, offering a variety of unique antiques, books, jewelry, records and garden salvage.”

Celebrating 25 years in business, Lynne looks back on the journey and how they’ve grown.

“We are proud to be the ‘go-to’ destination for coastal home decor and vintage finds in Carlsbad Village,” Lynne said. “We couldn’t have done it without the support of our local community, our visitors who come back each year and our new customers just discovering us. I’m humbled and grateful.”

As of this month, Olde Ivy Antiques has a new name: Ocean Tide Interiors.

“I wanted our name to reflect who we are today, with our expanded and elevated offerings, while still featuring our unique vintage shops,” Lynne said. “We look forward to sharing with you all that is yet to come!”

Stop in to see the transformation for yourself at 2928 State Street, Carlsbad, CA, 760-729-8607, www.oldeivyantiques.com.

The East Cape starts from the San Jose del Cabo’s Puerto Los Cabos marina and stretches 70 miles east past Los Barriles to El Pescadero toward the north.

An 18-mile drive from the colonial town of San Jose del Cabo discovers Quintas Terranova, along with great surf spots and deserted beaches. Quintas Terranova is in Bahia Terranova II, a subdivision of 101 homesites between ¼ acre and 1 acre.

Four off-grid homes, designed with elegance, adventure and simplicity in mind, are currently under construction and due to be completed Fall 2024.

Self-sustainable with ocean and desert views, these homes offer close to 2,000 square feet of total construction with a 630-square-foot garage, rooftop living space, two bedrooms, kitchen and living space with threeand four-bedroom options available.

They include solar, water storage and generators, with air-conditioning and appliances. Locals and visitors alike enjoy off-grid restaurants such as Zai Sushi, Lateral Tacos and White Lodge — all within a 10-minute drive.

Who knew you could get a taco and a margarita after a surf at La Fortuna while enjoying the beachfront view?

Quintas Terranova is close to Nine Palms Surf and about 20 minutes from the Puerto Los Cabos marina and the farm-to-table experiences of Flora Farms and Tamarindo. Explore Cabo Pulmo National Marine Park (a little further up the Cape) the only living

coral reef in western North America, with its amazing underwater wildlife.

How do you buy your casa if you are not a Mexican National?

Foreigners can own property, according to Article 27 of the Mexican Constitution, in the “restricted zone.” This zone is within 61 miles of the international border and 31 miles of the seacoast, of which the Baja falls under.

Ownership is granted through a bank trust (similar to a living will) for 50 years in perpetuity. The trustee bank holds the property title, and the foreigner is the beneficiary, with the use and enjoyment of fee simple ownership. A

yearly maintenance fee is paid to the trustee bank.

The East Cape continues to be discovered by many… it’s a great time to check it out!

San Diego natives Eric Iloski and Craig Trautman

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along with Canadian-born Janet Jensen head the sales and development team with the Agency Los Cabos. Visit www.quintasterranova.com or call (760) 803-4166 or 52-624-1416726.

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AT QUINTAS TERRANOVA near Los Cabos, four homes designed with adventure and simplicity in mind are due to be completed in fall 2024. Courtesy photo

OCEAN TIDE INTERIORS, formerly Olde Ivy Antiques, is an eclectic shop in Carlsbad Village that caters to customers “immersing themselves in the beach lifestyle.” Courtesy photo

Dementia and the aging brain

By Samantha Nelson

VISTA — Hundreds

celebrated Mexican Independence Day, or El Grito de Independencia, with a lowrider pop-up event on Sept. 16 along the historic South Santa Fe Avenue in Vista.

The impromptu cruise-in, organized by Carquest Auto Parts, attracted a crowd with dozens of customized cars outfitted with bright-colored paint jobs, chrome and hydraulic jacks, allowing the vehicle’s body to be lowered just above the road’s surface.

Some attendees waved large Mexican flags and

whistled as lowriders cruised down the street.

Lowrider culture emerged in the 1940s among Mexican American youth in Southern California, Texas and the Southwest.

‘El Grito’ dates back to the 1800s Mexicans fought for freedom after

300 years of slavery under Spanish rule. Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla, who helped rally the revolution, is considered the father of Mexican independence.

After Hidalgo’s death by firing squad, others contiunued to fight for 11 more years until independence was won.

When it comes to our health, the old adage that “knowledge is power” is so true. The more we know, the more informed and aware we are, the better equipped we are to meet the health challenges that come our way. This includes the health of our brains! Our bodies change as we age, and our brains are no exception. Our brains control so many aspects of our daily lives: remembering, planning, organizing, making decisions both large and small. Cognitive function directly affects our ability to perform everyday tasks, including those so necessary to healthy independent living. Some changes in brain function and thinking are, of course, completely normal as we age. For example, older adults are sometimes slower to recall exact words and names. They may find it increasingly difficult to multitask. Some seniors find it a bit harder to pay attention for long periods of time. But do these things necessarily spell dementia?

It’s true that certain parts of our brains shrink with age, including the regions important to learning and complex mental activities. Blood flow to the brain may decrease as we age, and in certain areas, communication between neurons may degenerate. Inflammation, which happens when our bodies respond to injury or disease, may increase, and affect the way our brains work. All these things can happen, even in healthy seniors.

Is what I’m experiencing just the norm for someone my age? Is it a sign of early dementia? Is it something else entirely?

Many of us, in a certain age group, have started thinking about things like this. In reality, there are many factors that go into a diagnosis of dementia. Doctors and health care professionals generally look at how significantly the changes are affecting a person’s day-to-day life. Difficulty completing daily tasks at home, in the community, or at work could be (but are not necessarily) signs. Personality changes can be red flags, as can increased difficulty with abstract thinking, increasingly poor judgment, difficulty with language.

On Tuesday, October

17th, our ongoing Senior Living Education Series will present a panel of experts who will discuss these topics and answer questions we all have about these very real concerns. Some subjects they’ll address include:

• What factors besides dementia can adversely affect our brains?

• What impact can normal brain-related changes have on us over time?

• What roles do diet, exercise, and heredity play in the health of our brains as we age?

• What are some of the obvious, concerning signs that we should seek medical help and possibly treatment?

• What are some of the options we have for treating and/or managing some of these issues?

KNOWELDGE IS POWER - Our bodies change as we age, and there is growing evidence that our brains maintain the ability to grow and adapt. Courtesy photo

HUNDREDS celebrated Mexican Independence Day on Sept. 16 with a lowrider pop-up event along historic South Santa Fe Avenue in Vista. Photos by Samantha Nelson

A LOWRIDER bicycle with chrome fittings and bright green paint on display during a pop-up event on Sept. 16 in Vista.

San Marcos advances unique mixed-use project

By Laura Place SAN MARCOS —

The San Marcos Planning Commission has approved plans for a mixed-use project that includes a 102-unit multifamily development and commercial space for a “village of makers” at the southwest corner of Grand Avenue and Linda Vista Drive.

Currently known as the Marcos, the project is planned for a 12-acre property comprising two lots previously used for industrial and commercial purposes but that have sat empty for over a decade.

The 12-acre site is bisected by Las Posas Creek, with a pedestrian bridge allowing access between the two lots.

Planning commissioners unanimously approved the project and a requested zoning change, a specific plan, and other entitlements on Sept. 18.

“I think what you’re proposing for our city is amazing,” said Commissioner Dave Nuttal.

According to city Planning Director Joe Farace, plans will now go to the San Marcos City Council for approval in late October.

The ambitious project

and disciple of Christ.

The Bible teaches us that we are to judge a tree by its fruit and I see a flourishing church, lives transformed, the Gospel preached, and eternities altered when I look at Matthesius.

It is no secret that he is very politically outspoken as are many of the pastors at Awaken, myself included. It is important to understand that Matthesius was born in Germany to a father who fled communist East Germany through a minefield after his release from a Russian concentration camp.

Matthesius loves America more than anybody I have ever met and part of that love stems from the second hand knowledge of the horrors of tyrannical forms of government. He is passionate about the long term well being of this nation and we need more American citizens like him.

Ultimately, however, political matters are peripheral to the primary mission of our church which is to plant campuses all over San Diego so that nobody is more than a 15-minute drive away from a life-giving, Bible preaching church where they can find community and encounter the transformative power of Jesus Christ.

Wagner’s article describes Brad Willis as the “nemesis” of our church. And while Willis may think of himself as our nemesis, we certainly don’t think of him as ours.

I sincerely hope that he has a radical encounter with the love and power of Jesus Christ, like I have had. The Bible says that “we do not

was proposed by developer Shaheen Sadeghi, whose company, LAB Holding, LLC, has been the driving force behind other community-centered projects focused on small retail and alternative food options in Southern California, like the popular Anaheim Packing House, Costa Mesa LAB Anti-Mall and The CAMP Eco Retail centers.

Sadeghi first brought the concept to the city in 2018 when LAB Holding

wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places.” People are not our enemy.

Willis was quoted as saying that he would welcome our church to “come to Coronado, preach the gospel, remind us to love our neighbors, hold peace in our hearts, and serve those in need.”

I think what he actually means is to preach a diluted gospel that only looks at the convenient teachings of Jesus.

Of course, Jesus taught that we should love our neighbors, make peace, and serve others. But he also said that He didn’t come to bring peace but a sword. He went through the temple cracking a whip and flipping tables over. He called the Pharisees white-washed tombs.

He unashamedly called out sin and called people to repentance. He told His disciples that following Him would cost them everything.

Our church does its very best to be faithful to all of the teachings of Jesus and, by proxy, the Bible as a whole, not just the parts that are warm and fuzzy and don’t offend other people.

But I want Coronado to know that it comes from a place of deep love and compassion for people. I believe that Awaken Church, in concert with other churches in Coronado, can bless our amazing city.

I want to see an end to suicide on our island. I want to see a resurgence of value placed on the nuclear family as the building block of a healthy society. I want to see young people empowered to chase their dreams and step

purchased the property adjacent to state Route 78.

At the time, plans only included the commercial element featuring arts, makers, craft brewers and distillers, schools and an interactive park space. However, after the pandemic paused the project, Sadeghi said they decided to redesign it with an added residential component.

In the process, they partnered with developer California Pacific Homes to help with the design.

into a God-sized destiny and calling. I want to see men and women unlocked and aflame with purpose and meaning on our island.

I want a church where our military men and women can find support for the unique challenges that come with serving our great countr y. The key to all of this is the message of Jesus Christ and His Holy Church. Wherever the unadulterated message goes, communities are better off.

A sociologist named Robert Woodberry noted that “areas where Protestant missionaries had a significant presence in the past are on average more economically developed today, with comparatively better health, lower infant mortality, lower corruption, greater literacy, higher educational attainment (especially for women), and more robust membership in non-governmental associations.”

My wife and I love Coronado and want to live here forever. We want our kids to grow up here. We love our neighbors and the amazing people on this island. We want to establish a church here that will bless the City of Coronado.

If you are curious about our church, I would invite you to take Wagner’s lead and come see a service for yourself. My wife and I currently pastor the Eastlake Campus of Awaken and it is about 25 minutes away from the island. Come see us on a Sunday morning to get a sense of what is coming to Coronado. Thank you for reading; we will see you all around town!

Mike Yeager is a campus pastor at Awaken Church and will lead the congregation in Coronado.

ing units. Instead, the developer will pay in-lieu fees to the city to fund future affordable housing.

The east end of the property would contain multiple round buildings for maker spaces, retail, creative offices, food and beverage uses, and seven live-work units. Potential tenants could include art studios, woodworking or metalworking spaces, culinary production spaces, or fermentation spaces, among others, project representatives said.

movie nights.

“That [the plaza] really lends itself to a community gathering space. That is one of the key elements that The LAB puts into their work. They want people to come together in community — they want people to come together to eat, talk, and enjoy,” Matthews said.

“Our projects are not your typical run-of-themill,” said Sadeghi. “We’re building this project as a village to bring all of those folks together.”

The 102-unit multifamily development on the west side of the property will include condominium homes spread between 15 buildings and amenities including a pool, barbecue area and walking paths along the creek.

The project will not include any affordable hous-

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tioned him with an irrebuttable presumption — a legal inference that cannot be overcome by additional evidence or argument — that he had “misappropriated partnership funds.”

McCurine also handed down sanctions prohibiting Peters from calling his own witnesses to defend against his former partners’ allegations.

“It appears that (Peters) has done nothing to prepare for the arbitration,” McCurine wrote. “Rather, he has spent inordinate resources and time to prevent the arbitration from proceeding. Because of all the foregoing, his claims against respondents are hereby stricken in their entirety.”

Regardless of the severe sanctions, McCurine further ruled that McCormick, Smith, Lakin, and DeJardin had demonstrated “thorough, detailed, and convincing documentary and testimonial evidence” that Peters had embezzled money from the firm and breached a buyout agreement by refusing to retire before Dec. 31, 2018.

‘Fleece the firm’

From September 2016 through 2018 (the period Peters, McCormick, Smith, Lakin and DeJardin were partners together at Peters & Freedman), Peters was the firm’s managing partner, “exercising total control over the firm’s finances.”

As a habitual gambler, Peters repeatedly transferred partnership funds to his personal accounts to help cover his personal gambling losses, according to court documents.

Rich Holstrom, a foren-

“The whole concept is a village of makers. The makers are an artisan, a pottery person, a woodworker or even a craft beer maker,” said Terry Matthews of CCI Consultants Collaborative, the planning consultant for the project.

Other proposed uses for the east end are a school and library, offices, performing arts and event spaces, art installations, restaurants, tasting rooms and bars, a theater and a tattoo shop.

All buildings will face a plaza in the middle of the commercial space, which can serve as a space for events like farmers markets, holiday events or

The project also proposes 238 total parking spaces for the residential development and 278 for the commercial side, with additional opportunities for street parking.

Within the development, 2.75 acres will be set aside as open space, including tot lots and playground areas, landscaping and walking trails. Nearly 200 trees will be planted on the property.

As part of its application, LAB Holding requested to change the commercially zoned lots to a specific plan area to allow for greater flexibility of uses. This was accompanied by the Marcos Specific Plan, which outlined detailed plans for the property’s development.

The city is maintaining ownership of the creek and the immediate surrounding area.

sic accountant, conducted an exhaustive accounting of Peters’ illicit financial activities, which was submitted as evidence to the court and later cited in McCurine’s arbitration ruling.

Holstrom “showed in graphic detail” the nexus between “Peters’ embezzlement and his gambling habit,” including $408,559 in cash advances on the firm’s credit card at casinos, court documents show.

According to Holstrom’s report, Peters embezzled more than $2 million from one of the firm’s construction defect settlement funds in September 2018, all of which was lost gambling over four days shortly before the firm’s dissolution.

Peters also misappropriated $4,449,480 from another construction defect settlement fund, depositing the money into a personal account without his partners’ knowledge.

Holstrom’s investigation also showed that Peters spent approximately $831,468 of partnership funds “to pay his personal credit card and lifestyle

expenses” — two vehicles, gambling trips, unreported cash withdrawals and kickbacks to nonlawyers — charges that were never reimbursed to the firm.

“The evidence was incontrovertible that Peters regularly used partnership funds to gamble in Las Vegas or Native American casinos,” McCurine wrote in his arbitration ruling. “He did not do this once but did it repeatedly. The evidence established that Peters withheld distributions from his partners in order to fund his gambling activities, cover his gambling losses, and maintain his lavish lifestyle.

“(Peters) deliberately kept his other partners in the dark” about the firm’s finances “so that he could fleece the firm to his own ends,” often employing “oppressive conduct to prevent the partners from pressing to review the firm’s finances,” including bullying, threats, intimidation, and demeaning staff and partners,” McCurine wrote.

The Coast News will continue to report this developing story.

TWO MONTHS before attorneys accused David Peters of embezzling partnership funds, he was pictured on social media playing his favorite game: poker. Courtesy photo/PokerGO

CONCEPTUAL RENDERINGS show the proposed commercial makers space in the Marcos development, a mixed-use project with 102 residential units. Courtesy photo/Lane Goodkind

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CITY OF ENCINITAS DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT

505 South, Vulcan Avenue, Encinitas, CA 92024

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

City Hall Hours: Monday through Thursday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM and

Every other Friday (9/29 and 10/13, etc.) 8:00 AM TO 4:00 PM (Closed 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM)

NOTICE OF PENDING ACTION ON ADMINISTRATIVE APPLICATIONS AND COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMITS

1. PROJECT NAME: Brady Residence; CASE NUMBER: CDP-004886-2021; FILING DATE: September 30, 2021; APPLICANT: Scott Brady; LOCATION: 2065 and 2067 Mackinnon Avenue (APN 260-394-17); PROJECT DESCRIPTION: A Coastal Development Permit to construct a new single-family residence with a basement of an accessory dwelling unit and two-car garage on an existing vacant lot with site improvements; ZONING/OVERLAY: The project site is located within the Residential 11 (R-11) Zone, Special Study Overlay Zone, Scenic/Visual Corridor Overlay Zone, and the Coastal Overlay Zone; ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS: The project has been determined to be exempt from environmental review pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15303(a) which exempts the construction of a single-family residence and related accessory structures/uses.

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

2. PROJECT NAME: Thralls Residence ADU; CASE NUMBER: CDPNF-006020-2023; FILING DATE: December 12, 2022; APPLICANT: Cynthia Hardin; LOCATION: 340 Bach St (main home 1453 Rubenstein) (APN: 260-65133-00); PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Coastal Development Permit to allow for the construction of a 1,124-square foot detached accessory dwelling unit; ZONING/ OVERLAY: The project site is located within the Residential 8 (R8) Zone, the Cultural Overlay Zone, and the Coastal Overlay Zone; ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS: The project has been determined to be exempt from environmental review pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15303(a) which exempts the construction of a second dwelling unit in a residential zone. STAFF CONTACT: Reb Batzel, Assistant Planner: (760) 943-2233 or rbatzel@encinitasca.gov

3. PROJECT NAME: Spencer Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU); CASE NUMBER:

CDP-006268-2023; FILING DATE: May 22, 2023; APPLICANT: Jane M. Spencer ; LOCATION: 1027 (main home 1205) San Dieguito Drive (APN 258-342-0200);

PROJECT DESCRIPTION: A Coastal Development Permit to authorize the conversion of an existing garage/workshop into a 628-square foot accessory dwelling unit; ZONING/OVERLAY: The project is located within the Residential 5 (R-5) Zone and the Coastal Overlay Zone; ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS: The project is exempt from further environmental review pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15303 which exempts the conversion of an existing structure to an accessory dwelling unit.

STAFF CONTACT: Santos Perez, Contract Assistant Planner, (760) 633-2799 or sperez@encinitasca.gov

PRIOR TO 5:00 PM ON MONDAY OCTOBER 9, 2023, ANY INTERESTED PERSON MAY REVIEW THE APPLICATION AND PRESENT TESTIMONY, ORALLY OR IN WRITING, TO THE DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT. WRITTEN TESTIMONY IS PREFERRED IN ORDER TO HAVE A RECORD OF THE COMMENTS RECEIVED.

If additional information is not required, the Development Services Department will render a determination on the application, pursuant to Section 2.28.090 of the City of Encinitas Municipal Code, after the close of the review period. An Appeal of the Department’s determination accompanied by the appropriate ling fee may be led within 10-calendar days from the date of the determination. Appeals will be considered by the City Council pursuant to Chapter 1.12 of the Municipal Code. Any ling of an appeal will suspend this action as well as any processing of permits in reliance thereon in accordance with Encinitas Municipal Code Section 1.12.020(D)(1) until such time as an action is taken on the appeal.

Items 1, 2 and 3 are located within the Coastal Zone and require the issuance of a regular Coastal Development Permit. The action of the Development Services Director, on Items 1, 2 and 3 may not be appealed to the California Coastal Commission.

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

09/29/2023 CN 28059

CITY OF ENCINITAS

PUBLIC NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR MONITORING AND SERVICE OF FIRE AND SECURITY ALARM SYSTEMS

Notice is hereby given that the City of Encinitas Public Works Department (City) invites Request for Proposals (RFP) for:

MONITORING AND SERVICE OF FIRE AND SECURITY ALARM SYSTEMS

The website for this RFP, related documents and correspondence is PlanetBids (www.encinitasca.gov/bids). All project correspondence will be posted on the PlanetBids website. It is the responsibility of Proposer to check the website regularly for information updates, clari cations, as well as any addenda. Proposers must be registered with the City of Encinitas as a vendor on PlanetBids. To register as a vendor, go to the following link (www.encinitasca.gov/bids) and then proceed to the “New Vendor Registration” link. All addenda will be available on the PlanetBids website.

To be considered for selection, a Proposal must be received no later than 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 24, 2023 to: PlanetBids.

The City hereby noti es all potential Proposers that it will ensure that in any Contract issued pursuant to the advertisement, minority business enterprises will be a orded full opportunity to submit a response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color or national origin in consideration for an award.

The City reserves the right to reject any or all Proposals, or waive any irregularities or technical de ciencies in any Proposal.

The City does not discriminate based on handicapped status in the admission or access to, or treatment, or employment in its programs or activities.

Each prospective bidder is responsible for fully acquainting himself with the conditions of the work sites as well as those conditions relating to the work in order to fully understand the facilities, di culties and restrictions which may impact the total and adequate completion of the work. All prospective bidders shall attend a mandatory job walk meeting scheduled for 8:00 a.m., Tuesday, October 10, 2023 at the Encinitas Civic Center, 505 S Vulcan Avenue, Encinitas, California 92024. Failure to attend the mandatory job walk meeting shall result in disquali cation.

Please contact www.encinitasca.gov/bids if you need additional information.

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and State described as: MORE

ACCURATELY DESCRIBED IN SAID DEED OF TRUST. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 2528 CORBEL WAY, SAN MARCOS, CA 92078 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: $830,040.06 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

recourse. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holder’s rights against the real property only. THIS NOTICE IS SENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF COLLECTING A DEBT. THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDER AND OWNER OF THE NOTE. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED BY OR PROVIDED TO THIS FIRM OR THE CREDITOR WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. As required by law, you are hereby noti ed that a negative credit report re ecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to ful ll the terms of your credit obligations. NOTICE

TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS:

T.S. No.: 23-29021 A.P.N.:

166-383-26-00 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED

7/3/2008. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank speci ed in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust

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

as follows: As more fully described in said Deed of Trust Date of Sale: 10/23/2023 at 10:00 AM Place of Sale: At the entrance to the East County Regional Center by the statue, 250 E. Main Street, El Cajon, CA 92020 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $221,467.24 (Estimated) Street Address or other common designation of real property: 3925

return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further

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

TO PROPERTY OWNER: The

sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, bene ciary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (800) 7588052 or visit this Internet Web site www.Xome.com, using the le number assigned to this case 23-29021. 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 (800) 758-8052, or visit this internet website www.Xome.com, using the le number assigned to this case 23-29021 to nd the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real

estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase.

Date: 09/19/2023 Carrington Foreclosure Services, LLC 1600 South Douglass Road, Suite 140 Anaheim, CA 92806 Automated Sale Information: (800) 7588052 or www.Xome.com for NON-SALE information: 888313-1969 Tai Alailima, Director STOX 940859_23-29021 09/29/2023, 10/06/2023, 10/13/2023 CN 28042

T.S. No. 098759-CA APN: 223701-16 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 7/6/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER On 11/20/2023 at 10:30 AM, CLEAR RECON CORP, as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 7/14/2005 as Instrument No. 2005-0596484 of O cial Records in the o ce of the County Recorder of San Diego County, State of CALIFORNIA executed by: RUEL BALLESTEROS, A MARRIED MAN AS HIS SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY. 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

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 098759-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

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Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call (855) 313-3319, or visit this internet website www. clearreconcorp.com, using the le number assigned to this case 098759-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) 4777869 CLEAR RECON CORP 8880 Rio San Diego Drive, Suite 725 San Diego, California 92108 STOX 940814_098759CA 09/29/2023, 10/06/2023, 10/13/2023 CN 28041

T.S. No. 110047-CA APN: 264222-04-00 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 3/18/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER On 10/30/2023 at 10:30 AM, CLEAR RECON CORP, as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 4/1/2005 as Instrument No. 2005-0262241 of O cial Records in the o ce of the County Recorder of San Diego County, State of CALIFORNIA executed by:

ROBERT C. GUNNESS III AND CAROL GUNNESS, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS 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: PARCEL

A: PARCEL 1 OF PARCEL MAP

NO. 14459, IN THE CITY OF ENCINITAS, COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAN DIEGO COUNTY, SEPTEMBER 11, 1986. RESERVING

THEREFROM AN EASEMENT FOR ROAD AND UTILITY PURPOSES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, WATERLINES, HYDRANT AND POWER OVER, UNDER,

ALONG AND ACROSS THAT PORTION DESIGNATED “PROPOSED PRIVATE ROAD EASEMENT” ON SAID PARCEL MAP. MORE COMPLETELY DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT “A” PARCEL A:

PARCEL 1 OF PARCEL MAP NO. 14459, IN THE CITY OF ENCINITAS, COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAN DIEGO COUNTY, SEPTEMBER 11, 1986.

RESERVING

THEREFROM AN EASEMENT FOR ROAD AND UTILITY PURPOSES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, WATERLINES, HYDRANT AND POWER OVER, UNDER, ALONG AND ACROSS THAT

PORTION DESIGNATED

“PROPOSED PRIVATE ROAD

EASEMENT” ON SAID

PARCEL MAP. PARCEL B:

EASEMENTS AND RIGHTS OF WAY FOR ROAD AND UTILITY PURPOSES AND APPURTENANCES

THERETO, TO BE USED IN COMMON WITH OTHERS, OVER, UNDER, ALONG AND ACROSS THOSE PORTIONS OF LOT 7 OF. THE SUBDIVISION OF RANCHO LAS ENCINITAS, IN THE CITY OF ENCINITAS, COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, ACCORDING TO MAP

THEREOF NO. 848, FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAN DIEGO COUNTY, JUNE 27,

1898, LYING WITHIN

PARCELS 1, 2 AND 3 AS

FOLLOWS: EASEMENT

PARCEL 1: A STRIP OF LAND

60.00 FEET IN WIDTH, THE CENTER LINE OF SAID STRIP BEING DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS COMMENCING AT THE NORTHWESTERLY CORNER OF SAID LOT 7;

THENCE ALONG THE NORTHERLY LINE OF SAID

LOT 7, NORTH 86 DEGREES

59’ 51” EAST 1278.11 FEET TO THE NORTHEASTERLY CORNER OF THE WEST HALF OF SAID LOT 7;

THENCE ALONG THE EASTERLY LINE OF THE WEST HALF OF SAID LOT 7, SOUTH 02 DEGREES 08’ 56”

EAST 556.52 FEET TO A POINT HEREIN DESCRIBED AS POINT “Z”; THENCE

CONTINUING ALONG SAID

EASTERLY LINE SOUTH 02

DEGREES 08’ 56” EAST 687.76

FEET TO A POINT HEREIN DESIGNATED AS POINT “Y”;

THENCE CONTINUING ALONG SAID EASTERLY LINE SOUTH 02 DEGREES 08’ 56” EAST, 692.47 FEET TO A POINT HEREIN

DESIGNATED AS POINT “X”;

THENCE NORTH 86

DEGREES 55’ 53” EAST, 211.89

FEET TO A POINT ON THE ARC OF A NON-TANGENT

800.00 FOOT RADIUS CURVE

CONCAVE

NORTHEASTERLY, A RADIAL LINE OF SAID

CURVE BEARS SOUTH 44

DEGREES 03’ 38” WEST TO

SAID POINT AND BEING

THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING OF THE HEREIN DESCRIBED

CENTER LINE; THENCE

NORTHWESTERLY ALONG

THE ARC OF SAID CURVE

THROUGH A CENTRAL

ANGLE OF 16 DEGREES 07’

22” A DISTANCE OF 225.12

FEET; THENCE TANGENT TO SAID CURVE NORTH 29

DEGREES 49’ 00” WEST, 75.59

FEET TO THE BEGINNING OF A TANGENT 400.00 FOOT

RADIUS CURVE CONCAVE

NORTHEASTERLY; THENCE

NORTHWESTERLY ALONG THE ARC OF SAID CURVE

THROUGH A CENTRAL

ANGLE OF 27 DEGREES 40’

04” A DISTANCE OF 193.16

FEET TO THE POINT OF

TANGENCY IN THE

EASTERLY LINE OF THE

WEST HALF OF SAID LOT 7;

THENCE ALONG SAID

EASTERLY LINE, TANGENT TO SAID CURVE NORTH 02

DEGREES 08’ 56” WEST, 1498.52 FEET TO THE NORTHERLY LINE OF SAID LOT 7, SAID EASEMENT TO TERMINATE SOUTHEASTERLY IN A LINE WHICH BEARS NORTH 86

DEGREES 55’ 53” EAST FROM SAID POINT “X”. EASEMENT

PARCEL 2: A STRIP OF LAND 60.00 FEET IN WIDTH, THE CENTER LINE OF SAID STRIP BEING DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING

AT SAID POINT “Z”; THENCE NORTH 86 DEGREES 55’ 53”

EAST 694.51 FEET TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE RETRACING SOUTH 86

DEGREES 55’ 53” EAST, 694.51

FEET TO THE EASTERLY LINE OF THE WEST HALF OF SAID LOT 7; THENCE

CONTINUING SOUTH 86

DEGREES 55’ 53” WEST 697.13

FEET EASEMENT PARCEL 3:

A STRIP OF LAND 60.00

FEET IN WIDTH, THE CENTER LINE OF SAID STRIP BEING DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT SAID POINT “X”; THENCE SOUTH 86 DEGREES 55’ 53” WEST 687.18 FEET TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE

RETRACING NORTH 86

DEGREES 55’ 53” EAST, 687.16

FEET TO THE EASTERLY LINE OF THE WEST HALF OF SAID LOT 7; THENCE

CONTINUING NORTH 86

DEGREES 55’ 53” EAST, 1253.94 FEET TO THE EASTERLY LINE OF SAID LOT 7. PARCEL C: AN EASEMENT AND RIGHT OF WAY FOR WATER PIPE LINE PURPOSES AND APPURTENANCES

THERETO, TO BE USED IN COMMON WITH OTHERS, OVER, UNDER, ALONG AND ACROSS A STRIP OF LAND 20.00 FEET IN WIDTH, LYING WITHIN LOT 7 OF THE SUBDIVISION OF RANCHO LAS ENCINITAS, IN THE CITY OF ENCINITAS, COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, ACCORDING TO MAP THEREOF NO. 848, FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAN DIEGO COUNTY, JUNE 27, 1898, THE CENTER LINE OF SAID STRIP BEING DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:

COMMENCING AT SAID POINT “Z” HEREINABOVE

DESIGNATED IN PARCEL B; THENCE NORTH 86 DEGREES 55’ 53” EAST, 694.51

FEET TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE

CONTINUING NORTH 86 DEGREES 55’ 53” EAST, 576.67

FEET TO THE EASTERLY LINE OF SAID LOT 7. PARCEL

D: AN EASEMENT AND RIGHT OF WAY FOR ROAD AND UTILITY PURPOSES AND APPURTENANCES

THERETO, TO BE USED IN COMMON WITH OTHERS, OVER, UNDER, ALONG AND ACROSS A STRIP OF LAND 40.00 FEET IN WIDTH LYING WITHIN LOT 7 OF THE SUBDIVISION OF RANCHO LAS ENCINITAS, IN THE CITY OF ENCINITAS, COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, ACCORDING TO MAP

THEREOF NO. 848, FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAN DIEGO COUNTY, JUNE 27,

1898, THE EASTERLY AND SOUTHERLY LINES OF SAID STRIP BEING DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT SAID POINT “X”

HEREINABOVE

DESIGNATED IN PARCEL B;

THENCE NORTH 86

DEGREES 55’ 53” EAST, 1253.94 FEET TO THE EASTERLY LINE OF SAID LOT 7 AND BEING THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE ALONG SAID

EASTERLY THE SOUTH 01 DEGREES 26’ 00” EAST, 697.66 FEET TO THE SOUTHEASTERLY CORNER OF SAID LOT 7; THENCE

ALONG THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF SAID LOT 7, SOUTH 86, DEGREES 55’ 53” WEST, 192.39 FEET TO THE NORTHERLY TERMINUS OF THE CENTER LINE OF COUNTY ROAD SURVEY NO. 554 (KNOWN AS LONE JACK ROAD) AS SHOWN ON RECORD OF SURVEY MAP NO. 6085, FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAN DIEGO COUNTY, AUGUST 14, 1962. EXCEPTING THEREFROM THAT PORTION LYING WITHIN PARCEL B HEREINABOVE DESCRIBED. PARCEL E: AN EASEMENT FOR ROAD AND UTILITY PURPOSES AND INCIDENTALS THERETO 60.00 FEET IN WIDTH OVER, UNDER, ALONG AND ACROSS THAT PORTION OF LOT 7 IN THE SUBDIVISION OF RANCHO LAS ENCINITAS, IN THE CITY OF ENCINITAS, COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, ACCORDING TO MAP THEREOF NO. 848, FILED TO THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAN DIEGO COUNTY, THE CENTER LINE OF WHICH IS DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT A POINT IN THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF SAID LOT 7, DISTANT THEREON SOUTH 86 DEGREES 55’ 53” DEGREES WEST 193.36 FEET FROM THE SOUTHEAST CORNER THEREOF, BEING THE NORTHERLY TERMINUS OF THE CENTER LINE OF ROAD SURVEY NO. 554 AS SHOWN ON RECORD OF SURVEY MAP NO. 6085, SAID POINT ALSO BEING IN THE CENTER LINE OF ROAD SURVEY NO. 181; THENCE NORTHEASTERLY ALONG SAID CENTER LINE OF ROAD SURVEY NO. 181, AS ESTABLISHED BY THE CENTER LINE OF THE EXISTING TRAVELED WAY AS FOLLOWS: NORTH 8 DEGREES 15’ 03” EAST A DISTANCE OF 117.52 FEET TO THE BEGINNING OF A TANGENT 1000 FOOT RADIUS CURVE CONCAVE SOUTHEASTERLY; THENCE NORTHEASTERLY ALONG THE ARC OF SAID CURVE THROUGH A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 19 DEGREES 42’ 30” A DISTANCE OF 343.97 FEET; THENCE TANGENT TO SAID CURVE NORTH 27 DEGREES 57’ 53” EAST A DISTANCE OF 120.84 FEET TO THE EASTERLY LINE OF SAID LOT 7. THE SIDELINES OF THE HEREINBEFORE DESCRIBED EASEMENT SHALL BE LENGTHENED AND/OR SHORTENED AS TO TERMINATE IN SAID SOUTHERLY AND EASTERLY LINE RESPECTIVELY OF LOT 7 EXCEPTING THAT PORTION LYING WITHIN PARCEL D HEREINABOVE DESCRIBED. PARCEL F: AN EASEMENT FOR ROAD AND UTILITY PURPOSES AND INCIDENTALS THERETO 60.00 FEET IN WIDTH OVER, UNDER, ALONG AND ACROSS THAT PORTION OF LOT 7 IN THE SUBDIVISION OF RANCHO LAS ENCINITAS, IN THE CITY OF ENCINITAS, COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, ACCORDING TO MAP THEREOF NO. 848, FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAN DIEGO COUNTY, THE CENTER LINE OF WHICH IS DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT A POINT IN THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF SAID LOT 7 DISTANT THEREON SOUTH 86 DEGREES 55’ 53” WEST 193.36 FEET FROM THE SOUTHEAST CORNER THEREOF, BEING THE NORTHERLY TERMINUS OF THE CENTER LINE OF ROAD SURVEY NO. 554 AS SHOWN ON RECORD OF SURVEY MAP NO. 6085, SAID POINT ALSO BEING IN THE

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CITY OF ENCINITAS

DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT

505 S, Vulcan Avenue, Encinitas, CA 92024

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

City Hall Hours: Monday through Thursday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM and every other Friday (10/06 etc.) 8:00 AM TO 4:00 PM (Closed Noon to 1:00 PM)

NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING AND PENDING ACTION ON ADMINISTRATIVE APPLICATION AND COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT/SECTION

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

PUBLIC HEARING: TUESDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2023, AT 5:00 PM, TO BE HELD AT THE CITY OF ENCINITAS COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 505 SOUTH VULCAN AVENUE, ENCINITAS

PROJECT NAME: North Coast Business Park Medical/Dental O ce changes; CASE NUM-

BER: MULTI-005766-2022, USE-005767-2022, CDPNF-005768-2022; FILING DATE:

November 8, 2022; APPLICANT: NCBP Limited Partnership; LOCATION: 511-543 Encinitas Blvd.; APNs: 258-121-30 through -36; PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Public hearing to consider the conversion of 16,935 square feet of general o ce tenant space into tenant space for medical/dental o ce uses; ZONING/OVERLAY: The property is located within the Business Park (BP) Zone and Coastal Zone.; ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS: The project has been determined to be exempt from environmental review pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15301(a) exempts from environmental review the operation and minor alteration of existing structures, which involve negligible or no expansion and 15303 exempts the conversion of small structures from one use to another;

STAFF CONTACT: Christina Bustamante: (760) 943-2207 or cbustamante@encinitasca.gov

PRIOR TO OR AT THE PUBLIC HEARING TO BE HELD AT 5:00 PM ON TUESDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2023, ANY INTERESTED PERSON MAY REVIEW THE APPLICATION AND PRESENT TESTIMONY, ORALLY OR IN WRITING, TO THE DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT. WRITTEN TESTIMONY IS PREFERRED IN ORDER TO HAVE A RECORD OF THE COMMENTS RECEIVED.

If additional information is not required, the Development Services Department will render a determination on the application, pursuant to Section 2.28.090 of the City of Encinitas Municipal Code, after the close of the review period. An Appeal of the Department’s determination accompanied by the appropriate ling fee may be led within 10-calendar days from the date of the determination. Appeals will be considered by the City Council pursuant to Chapter 1.12 of the Municipal Code. Any ling of an appeal will suspend this action as well as any processing of permits in reliance thereon in accordance with Encinitas Municipal Code Section 1.12.020(D)(1) until such time as an action is taken on the appeal.

The above item is located within the Coastal Zone and requires the issuance of a regular Coastal Development Permit. The action of the Development Services Director may not be appealed to the California Coastal Commission.

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

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CENTER LINE OF ROAD SURVEY NO. 181; THENCE NORTHEASTERLY ALONG SAID CENTER LINE OF ROAD SURVEY NO. 181, AS ESTABLISHED BY THE CENTER LINE OF THE EXISTING TRAVELED WAY AS FOLLOWS: NORTH 8 DEGREES 15’ 03” EAST A DISTANCE OF 117.52 FEET TO THE BEGINNING OF A TANGENT 1000 FOOT RADIUS CURVE CONCAVE SOUTHEASTERLY; THENCE NORTHEASTERLY ALONG THE ARC OF SAID CURVE THROUGH A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 12 DEGREES 2’14” A DISTANCE OF 215.74 FEET TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING OF THE HEREIN DESCRIBED CENTER LINE; THENCE SOUTH 86 DEGREES 55’ 53” WEST 510.06 FEET TO A POINT ON THE EASTERLY LINE OF THE LAND DESCRIBED IN DEED TO CHARLES A. MATLEY AND STEVEN P. KRISHE RECORDED MARCH 16, 1972 AS FILE NO. 62561, IN BOOK 1962 OF OFFICIAL RECORDS, DISTANT THEREON SOUTH 2 DEGREES 08’ 56” EAST 377.16 FEET FROM THE NORTHEAST CORNER THEREOF. THE SIDELINES OF THE HEREINBEFORE DESCRIBED EASEMENT SHALL BE LENGTHENED AND/OR SHORTENED SO AS TO TERMINATE IN THE EASTERLY LINE OF SAID MATLEY AND KRISHE LAND AND IN THE WESTERLY LINE OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED PARCEL 1. EXCEPTING THEREFROM

THAT PORTION LYING WITHIN PARCEL 3 HEREINABOVE DESCRIBED. PARCEL G: AN EASEMENT FOR ROAD AND UTILITY PURPOSES AND INCIDENTALS THERETO 60.00 FEET IN WIDTH, OVER, UNDER, ALONG AND ACROSS THAT PORTION OF LOT 7, IN THE SUBDIVISION OF RANCHO LAS ENCINITAS, IN THE CITY OF ENCINITAS, COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, ACCORDING TO MAP THEREOF NO. 848, FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAN DIEGO COUNTY, THE CENTER LINE OF WHICH IS DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF

SAID LOT 7; THENCE ALONG THE NORTHERLY LINE OF SAID LOT 7, NORTH 86 DEGREES 59’51” EAST 1,278.11 FEET TO THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE WEST HALF OF SAID LOT 7; THENCE ALONG THE EASTERLY LINE OF SAID WEST HALF, SOUTH 02 DEGREES 08’56” EAST

1,936.75 FEET; THENCE NORTH 86 DEGREES 55’53” EAST 176,65 FEET TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING OF THE HEREIN DESCRIBED CENTER LINE; THENCE

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NOTICE INVITING BIDS

CITY OF ENCINITAS

CD05E LOCH LOMOND DRIVE STORM DRAIN REPAIR

Notice is hereby given that the City of Encinitas will receive ELECTRONIC BIDS ONLY, via the on-line bidding service PlanetBids, up to 2:00 PM, on October 4th, 2023. At which time said ELECTRONIC BIDS will be publicly opened and read. The results will be posted on PlanetBids immediately upon bid opening. Bidders need not be present at bid opening.

WORK TO BE DONE: The Work to be done consists of storm drain repairs to existing city drainage infrastructure in the vicinity of 1279 Loch Lomond Drive; and other related work as required by the various details and speci cations.

Base Bid: The Base includes tra c control, concrete removal/restoration, pipeline cleaning, CIPP lining and pipeline point repair:

Engineer’s Estimate – $85,000 (Base Bid only)

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

COMPLETION OF WORK: If only the base bid is awarded, the Contractor shall nish all improvements complete and in place within Twenty (20) working days of the Commencement Date in the Notice to Proceed.

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

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

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

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

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

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

City of Encinitas

BY: Jill T. Bankston, P.E.

Director of Engineering/City Engineer

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SOUTH 29 DEGREES 49’00”

EAST 61.92 FEET TO THE

BEGINNING OF A TANGENT

300 FOOT RADIUS CURVE CONCAVE

NORTHEASTERLY; THENCE

SOUTHEASTERLY ALONG

THE ARC OF SAID CURVE

THROUGH A CENTRAL

ANGLE OF 21 DEGREES

26’02” A DISTANCE OF 112.23;

THENCE TANGENT TO SAID

CURVE SOUTH 51 DEGREES

1502” EAST 263.88 FEET TO THE BEGINNING OF A

TANGENT 225 FOOT RADIUS

CURVE CONCAVE

NORTHEASTERLY; THENCE

SOUTHEASTERLY ALONG

THE ARC OF SAID CURVE

THROUGH A CENTRAL

ANGLE OF 41 DEGREES

49’05” A DISTANCE OF 164.22

FEET TO A POINT ON THE

EAST LINE OF THE LAND

DESCRIBED IN DEED TO

CHARLES A. MATLEY AND STEVEN P. KRISHE (

RECORDED MARCH 16, 1972

AS FILE NO. 62561 OF

OFFICIAL RECORDS,

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BIDS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Encinitas Public Works Department (City) invites Request for Bids (RFB) for: Purchase and Delivery of Neste Renewable Diesel Fuel or Equivalent. The website for this RFP, related documents and correspondence is PlanetBids (www.encinitasca.gov/bids). All project correspondence will be posted on the PlanetBids website. It is the responsibility of Bidder to check the website regularly for information updates, clari cations, as well as any addenda. Bidders must be registered with the City of Encinitas as a vendor on PlanetBids. To register as a vendor, go to the following link (www.encinitasca.gov/ bids) and then proceed to the “New Vendor Registration” link. All addenda will be available on the PlanetBids website. To be considered for selection, a Bid must be received no later than 2:00 p.m. (Paci c Time) on Tuesday, October 10, 2023 via PlanetBids. The City hereby noti es all potential Bidders that it will ensure that in any Contract issued pursuant to the advertisement, minority business enterprises will be a orded full opportunity to submit a response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color or national origin in consideration for an award. The City reserves the right to reject any or all Proposals or waive any irregularities or technical de ciencies in any Proposal. The City does not discriminate based on handicapped status in the admission or access to, or treatment, or employment in its programs or activities. Please visit www.encinitasca.gov/bids for additional information.

09/22/2023, 09/29/2023 CN 28038

DATE: September 19, 2023

DISTANT THEREON SOUTH 02 DEGREES 08’56” EAST 377.16 FEET FROM THE NORTHEAST CORNER

THEREOF. THE SIDELINES OF THE HEREINBEFORE DESCRIBED EASEMENT SHALL BE LENGTHENED AND/OR SHORTENED SO AS TO TERMINATE IN THE NORTHERLY AND EASTERLY LINES OF SAID MATLEY AND KRISHE

LAND. PARCEL H: AN EASEMENT FOR ROAD AND UTILITY PURPOSES AND INCIDENTALS THERETO OVER, UNDER, ALONG AND ACROSS THAT PORTION OF LOT 7 IN THE SUBDIVISION OF RANCHO LAS ENCINITAS, ACCORDING TO MAP

THEREOF NO. 848, IN THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, WHICH IS DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID LOT 7; THENCE ALONG THE NORTHERLY LINE OF SAID LOT 7, NORTH 86 DEGREES 59’51” EAST,

1,278.11 FEET TO THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE WEST HALF OF SAID LOT 7; THENCE ALONG ,THE EASTERLY LINE OF SAID WEST HALF, SOUTH 02

RECORDER OF SAN DIEGO COUNTY, SEPTEMBER 11, 1986, DESIGNATED AS “PROPOSED PRIVATE ROAD EASEMENT” ON SAID PARCEL MAP. EXCEPTING THAT PORTION LYING WITHIN PARCEL B ABOVE. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 3839 MEGAN LANE, ENCINITAS, CA 92024 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: $1,253,134.84 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.

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 110047-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be re ected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. NOTICE TO TENANT: E ective January 1, 2021, you may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase.

The Proceeding

DEGREES 08’56” EAST

1,936.75 FEET TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING;

THENCE NORTH 86

DEGREES 55’53” EAST 143.06

FEET TO THE SOUTHWESTERLY LINE OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED

PARCEL B; THENCE SOUTH

29 DEGREES 49’00” EAST

ALONG SAID

SOUTHWESTERLY LINE

77.04 FEET; THENCE NORTH

80 DEGREES 4710” WEST

182.39 FEET TO A POINT

WHICH BEARS SOUTH 02

DEGREES 08’56” EAST 30.00

FEET FROM THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING;

THENCE NORTH 02

DEGREES 08’56” WEST 30.00

FEET TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING EXCEPTING

THEREFROM THAT PORTION LYING WITHIN

PARCELS B AND G HEREINABOVE DESCRIBED.

PARCEL I: AN EASEMENT FOR ROAD AND UTILITY PURPOSES OVER, UNDER, ALONG AND ACROSS THOSE PORTIONS OF PARCELS 2, 3 AND 4 OF PARCEL MAP NO.

14459, IN THE CITY OF ENCINITAS, COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY

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

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 110047-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.

You, You Should Contact A Lawyer. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank speci ed in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. No cashier’s checks older than 60 days from the day of sale will be accepted. Trustor: Vishal K. Shah, not personally but as Trustee on behalf of Vishal K. Shah Revocable Living Trust Duly Appointed Trustee: Total Lender Solutions, Inc. Recorded 9/3/2021 as Instrument No. 2021-0629114 in book , page of O cial Records in the o ce of the Recorder of San Diego County, California, Date of Sale: 10/16/2023 at 10:30 AM Place of Sale: by the statue at entrance to East County Regional Center, 250 East Main Street, El Cajon, CA Amount of unpaid balance and other charges:

$241,049.62 Street Address or other common designation of real property: 4208 Mission Ranch Way Oceanside, CA 92057 A.P.N.: The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the bene ciary within 10 days of the date of rst publication of this Notice of Sale. Notice

To Potential Bidders: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned o may be a junior

lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying o all liens senior to the lien being auctioned o , before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s o ce or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. Notice To Property Owner: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, bene ciary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (877) 440-4460 or visit this Internet Web site www. mkconsultantsinc.com, using the le number assigned to this case 230419137. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be re ected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Notice To Tenant: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase.

First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call (877) 440-4460, or visit this internet website site www.tlssales.info, using the le number assigned to this case 230419137 to nd the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase.

Date: 9/7/2023 Total Lender Solutions, Inc. 10505 Sorrento Valley Road, Suite 125 San Diego, CA 92121 Phone: 866535-3736 Sale Line: (877) 440-4460 By: Max Newman, Trustee Sale O cer 09/22/023, 09/29/2023 10/06/2023 CN 28018

Title Order No.: 2322026cad

Trustee Sale No.: 86437

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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 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 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.

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

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 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

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

NOTICE INVITING BIDS

CITY OF ENCINITAS

CD05E 1711 EOLUS AVENUE STORM DRAIN REPAIR

Notice is hereby given that the City of Encinitas will receive ELECTRONIC BIDS ONLY, via the on-line bidding service PlanetBids, up to 2:00 PM, on October 6th, 2023. At which time said ELECTRONIC BIDS will be publicly opened and read. The results will be posted on PlanetBids immediately upon bid opening. Bidders need not be present at bid opening.

WORK TO BE DONE: The Work to be done consists of storm drain repairs to existing city drainage infrastructure in the vicinity of 1711 Eolus Avenue; and other related work as required by the various details and speci cations.

Base Bid: The Base includes clearing & grubbing, pipe rupture repair and landscape restoration:

Engineer’s Estimate – $81,000 (Base Bid only)

Additive Alternate 1: Engineer’s Estimate – $93,000 (Add Alt 1 only)

Engineer’s Estimate with all Additive Alternates – $174,000 (Base Bid + Add Alts)

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

COMPLETION OF WORK: If only the base bid is awarded, the Contractor shall nish all improvements complete and in place within Twenty (20) working days of the Commencement Date in the Notice to Proceed.

If the base bid and all additive alternates are awarded, the Contractor shall nish all improvements complete and in place within thirty (30) working days of the Commencement Date in the Notice to Proceed.

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

• Additive Alternate 1: 10 working days

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

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

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

INTEREST STOX

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T.S. No. 112834-CA APN: 260-317-01-00 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE

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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.

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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

City of Encinitas

BY: Jill T. Bankston, P.E.

Director of Engineering/City Engineer

telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. NOTICE TO

TENANT: E ective January 1, 2021, you may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last

DATE: September 19, 2023

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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) 4777869 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

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF JOYCE GAMMON

Case # 37-2023-00024561PR-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 Joyce Gammon

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

The Petition for Probate requests that Christina Kosik 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. Plan to check in 15 minutes prior to the scheduled hearing time. If you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or le written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.

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

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

Attorney for Petitioner:

Julie A. Cardin 1015 Chestnut Ave., Ste G2 Carlsbad, CA 92008

Telephone: 760.434.1040

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Notice of Self Storage Sale

Please take notice Prime Storage - Vista located at 2430 S Santa Fe Ave Vista CA 92084 intends to hold an auction to sell the goods stored by the following tenants at the storage facility. The sale will occur as an online auction via www.storagetreasures.com on 10/19/2023 at 12:00PM. Unless stated otherwise the description of the contents are household goods and furnishings. Mike Reisner. All property is being stored at the above self-storage facility. This sale may be withdrawn at any

time without notice. Certain terms and conditions apply. See manager for details.

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Notice of Self Storage Sale

Please take notice Prime Storage - San Marcos N Paci c St. located at 185 N Paci c St San Marcos CA 92069 intends to hold an auction to sell the goods stored by the following tenants at the storage facility. The sale will occur as an online auction via www.storagetreasures.com on 10/19/2023 at 12:00PM. Unless stated otherwise the description of the contents are household goods and furnishings. Michael

G Gordon; Peter R Lemkin; Ashraf Michael. All property is being stored at the above selfstorage facility. This sale may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Certain terms and conditions apply. See manager for details.

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Notice of Self Storage Sale

Please take notice Prime Storage

- San Diego Mission Bay Dr located at 4595 Mission Bay Dr San Diego CA 92109 intends to hold an auction to sell the goods stored by the following tenants at the storage facility. The sale will occur as an online auction via www.storagetreasures.com on 10/19/2023 at 12:00PM. Unless stated otherwise the description of the contents are household goods and furnishings. Elijah Varela; Rick Bucklew; Lucas Brasolin Facury; Maria Theresa Pangilinan. All property is being stored at the above selfstorage facility. This sale may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Certain terms and conditions apply. See manager for details.

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NOTICE OF LIEN SALES VIN # JTJAM7BX7P5357505

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ORDER TO SHOW CAUSECHANGE OF NAME CASE# 37-202300039802-CU-PT-NC TO ALL INTERESTED

PERSONS:

Petitioner(s): Brie Nicol led a petition with this court for a decree changing name as follows: a. Present name: Reece Parker Lantz change to proposed name: Reece Parker Nicol 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 November 17, 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).

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: 09/14/2023 Brad A. Weinreb Judge of the Superior Court. 09/22, 09/29, 10/06, 10/13/2023 CN 28034

NOTICE OF PUBLIC LIEN SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the contents of the following storage units will be o ered for sale at public auction for enforcement of storage lien.

Storage address: 1566 E. Valley Parkway, Escondido, CA 92027. The Online Auction will be held on October 6, 2023 per the times shown below. Location of Online Auction: www. storagetreasures.com. Terms are CASH ONLY! Valley Rose Self Storage reserves the right to refuse any bid or cancel the auction. The following units may include, but not limited to electronic items, furniture, & household items, unless otherwise stated.

Robert Valdez unit D313 at 1:00 PM unit D320 at 1:15 PM Vannga Pang unit G215 at 1:30 PM unit B218 at 1:45 PM 09/22, 09/29/2023 CN 28024

SUMMONS (CITACION JUDICIAL)

CASE #: 37-2022-00048395CL-BC-NC

The court has a statutory lien for waived fees and costs on any settlement or arbitration award of $10,000 or more in a civil. case. The court’s lien must be paid before the court will dismiss the case.

Notice to Creditors TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Posted By: Deborah Sue Hargis

® 2022

Dated this 19th day of September, 2023, regarding APN - 2051530400, which is commonly known in public records as 2021 Gayle Way, Carlsbad, California 92008, San Diego County

Please take notice the following two actions Noticed herein 1) regarding DOC# 2005-0619053 DEED OF TRUST AND ASSIGNMENT OF RENTS recorded with the San Diego County Recorders o ce on July 25, 2005 8:00 AM, I, Deborah Sue Hargis, a living woman, did create a letter on May 25, 2023 rescinding my signature from this agreement then, mailed this letter via USPS registered mail to the entities known to have alleged they are a party to this agreement, with con rmed delivery; and, 2) regarding Deed recorded in San Diego County Recorder’s O ce Fee number/ Doc # 2005-0619051 on July 25, 2005 8:00 AM, I, Deborah Sue Hargis did also create and sign a letter dated June 4, 2023 titled, CERTIFICATE OF ACKNOWLEDGEMENT accepting the Deed to said property referenced above. Then, mailed this letter via USPS registered mail to the entities known to have alleged they are a party to this agreement with con rmed delivery. 09/22,

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

NOTICE TO DEFENDANT: (AVISO AL DEMANDADO): VATCHE BALJIAN YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF: (LO ESTÀ DEMANDANDO EL DEMANDANTE): YAMAHA MOTOR FINANCE CORPORATION, U.S.A.

NOTICE! You have been sued. The court may decide against you without your being heard unless you respond within 30 days. Read the information below. You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this summons and legal papers are served on you to le a written response at this court and have a copy served on the plainti . A letter or phone call will not protect you. Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form that you can use for your response. You can nd these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the ling fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form. If you do not le your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money, and property may be taken without further warning from the court. There are other legal requirements. You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call an attorney referral service. If you cannot a ord an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonpro t legal services program. You can locate these nonpro t groups at the California Legal Services Web site (www.lawhelpcalifornia. org), the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www. courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), or by contacting your local court or county bar association. NOTE:

AVISO! Lo han demandado. Si no responde dentro de 30 días, la corte puede decidir en su contra sin escuchar su versión. Lea la información a continuación. Tiene 30 DÍAS DE CALENDARIO después de que le entreguen esta citación y papeles legales para presentar una respuesta por escrito en esta corte y hacer que se entregue una copia al demandante. Una carta o una llamada telefónica no lo protegen. Su respuesta por escrito tiene que estar en formato legal correcto si desea que procesen su caso en la corte. Es posible que haya un formulario que usted pueda usar para su respuesta. Puede encontrar estos formularios de la corte y más información en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www.sucorte. ca.gov), en la biblioteca de leyes de su condado o en la corte que le quede más cerca. Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentación, pida al secretario de la corte que le dé un formulario de exención de pago de cuotas. Si no presenta su respuesta a tiempo, puede perder el caso por incumplimiento y la corte le podrá quitar su sueldo, dinero y bienes sin más advertencia. Hay otros requisitos legales. Es recomendable que llame a un abogado inmediatamente. Si no conoce a un abogado, puede llamar a un servicio de remisión a abogados. Si no puede pagar a un abogado, es posible que cumpla con los requisitos para obtener servicios legales gratuitos de un programa de servicios legales sin nes de lucro. Puede encontrar estos grupos sin nes de lucro en el sitio web de California Legal Services, (www. lawhelpcalifornia.org), en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California, (www.sucorte. ca.gov) o poniéndose en contacto con la corte o el colegio de abogados locales. AVISO: Por ley, la corte tiene derecho a reclamar las cuotas y los costos exentos por imponer un gravamen sobre cualquier recuperación de $10,000 ó más de valor recibida mediante un acuerdo o una concesión de arbitraje en un caso de derecho civil. Tiene que pagar el gravamen de la corte antes de que la corte pueda desechar el caso.

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

Superior Court of California North County Regional Center 325 South Melrose Vista CA 92081

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

Drew A. Callahan 8880 Rio San Diego Drive, Suite 725 San Diego, CA 92108 ***

Telephone: 858.750.7600

Date: (Fecha), 12/05/2022

Clerk by (Secretario), E. Deavers, Deputy (Adjunto)

NOTICE TO THE PERSON

SERVED: You are served as an individual. 09/22, 09/29, 10/06, 10/13/2023 CN 28017

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE

- CHANGE OF NAME

CASE# 37-202300029050-CU-PT-CTL

TO ALL INTERESTED

PERSONS:

Petitioner(s): Winifred Joyce Sunshine led a petition with this court for a decree changing name as follows: a.

Present name: Winifred Joyce

Sunshine change to proposed

name: Winnie Joyce Sunshine

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 30, 2023 at 8:30 a.m., in Dept. 61 of the Superior Court of California, County of San Diego, 330 W. Broadway, San Diego CA 92101 Central Division, Hall of Justice. (To appear remotely, check in advance of the hearing for information about how to do so on the court’s website. To nd your court’s website, go to www. courts.ca.gov/find-my-court. htm.)

NO HEARING WILL OCCUR ON THE 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: 09/13/2032

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Peter F. Murray Judge of the Superior Court 09/22, 09/29, 10/06, 10/13/2023 CN 28010

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:

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Fictitious Business Name Statement #2023-9017382 Filed: Aug 22, 2023 with County of San Diego Recorder/ County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Fully Promoted Carlsbad. Located at: 2205 Faraday Ave., Carlsbad CA 92008 San Diego. Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Information: 1. San Diego Custom Logo Embroidery Inc., 2205 Faraday Ave. #M, Carlsbad CA 92008. This business is conducted by: Corporation. Registrant First Commenced to Transact Business Under the Above Names(s) as of: 07/11/2018 S/Sandra Sapol, 09/22, 09/29, 10/06, 10/13/2023 CN 28015

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2023-9018920

Filed: Sep 14, 2023 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business

Name(s): A. Success Rentals Property Management. Located at: 15778 Puerta del Sol, Rancho Santa Fe CA 92067 San Diego. Mailing Address: PO Box 117, Rancho Santa Fe CA 92067. Registrant Information: 1. Success Rentals Inc., 15778 Puerta del Sol, Rancho Santa Fe CA 92067. This business is conducted by: Corporation. Registrant First Commenced to Transact Business Under the Above Names(s) as of: 09/12/2023 S/Elizabeth B. Heller, 09/22, 09/29, 10/06, 10/13/2023 CN 28013

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2023-9017932

Filed: Aug 30, 2023 with County of San Diego Recorder/ County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Fork and Melon. Located at: 5599 Foxtail Loop, Carlsbad CA 92010 San Diego. Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Information: 1. Cheryl Kathleen Melonakos Fork, 5599 Foxtail Loop, Carlsbad CA 92010. This business is conducted by: Individual. Registrant First Commenced to Transact Business Under the Above Names(s) as of: 07/19/2018 S/Cheryl Kathleen Melonakos Fork, 09/22, 09/29, 10/06, 10/13/2023 CN 28012

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2023-9018836

Filed: Sep 13, 2023 with County of San Diego Recorder/ County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Biscotti Box. Located at: 4519 Avenida Manessa, Oceanside CA 92057 San Diego. Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Information: 1. Elizabeth Trevino, 4519 Avenida Manessa, Oceanside CA 92057. This business is conducted by: Individual. Registrant First Commenced to Transact Business Under the Above Names(s) as of: 09/11/2023 S/Elizabeth Trevino, 09/22, 09/29, 10/06, 10/13/2023 CN 28011

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2023-9018726

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Fictitious Business Name Statement #2023-9018849 Filed: Sep 13, 2023 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Chunky Tacos. Located at: 3350 Descanso Ave., San Marcos CA 92078 San Diego. Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Information: 1. Laura Patricia Morales-Gomez, 3350 Descanso Ave., San Marcos CA 92078. This business is conducted by: Individual. Registrant First Commenced to Transact Business Under the Above Names(s) as of: 09/10/2023 S/Laura Patricia

as of: 03/03/2021 S/Basil Yousef, 09/08, 09/15, 09/22, 09/29/2023 CN 27985

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2023-9017541 Filed: Aug 23, 2023 with County of San Diego Recorder/ County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Dentistry in the Round. Located at: 143 Liverpool Dr., Cardi CA 92007 San Diego. Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Information:

1. William RK Britton Jr DDS Inc, 143

EVENTS CALENDAR

Sept. 29

ATOMIC GROOVE

Atomic Groove has been San Diego’s premier Variety Dance Band for all occasions since 1995. 5:30 to 8 p.m. Sept. 29 at Belly Up, 160 S Cedros Ave, Solana Beach.

ART & SPIRIT

Create painted mini instruments based on Coffey’s Art All Over aesthetic and immerse yourself in a dynamic playlist that captures the spirit of the exhibition, featuring lively ska, punk, and rock mus. $25, 5 p.m. at California Center for the Arts, 340 N Escondido Blvd, Escondido.

MÚSICA EN LA PLAZA

Los Coroneles del Señor is made up of three young men with great interests in the artistic world. Six years ago, they decided to form a band and share their passion for music. 7:30 p.m. at California Center for the Arts, 340 N Escondido Blvd, Escondido.

KOCT SPEAKEASY BDAY

The Oceanside Channel, KOCT Television, invites the public to attend its annual birthday fundraiser bash. $100, 5 to 9 p.m. Sept. 29 at KOCT Studios, 3038 Industry St, Oceanside.

VANTAGE POINT

The Kruglak Art Gallery presents a new exhibit, Vantage Point, opening on Tuesday, Sept. 12, on the Oceanside Campus This exhibit features the art by MiraCosta College art faculty. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 29 at Kruglak Art Gallery, 1 Barnard Dr, Oceanside.

UNDER SPELL OF SPAIN

The MiraCosta College Symphony Orchestra presents an evening inspired by the music of Spain. Tickets $8-$10. 7:30 p.m. at MiraCosta College, 1 Barnard Dr, Oceanside.

MOON OVER BUFFALO

Directed by Tracy Williams, this madcap farce promises to launch the season with loud laughter and unforgettable entertainment. Tickets $13-$18. Shows run from Sept. 28 to Oct. 8. MiraCosta College Theatre, 1 Barnard Dr, Oceanside.

CHRIS TORRES

See why Chris Torres, recently returned from another tour with American Idol winner Kris Allen, is in such high demand. He’ll be joined by blues-harp player Stephen Keyes. 7 to 10 p.m. Sept. 29 at Papagayo’s Encinitas, 1002 N Coast Hwy 101, Encinitas.

FUN ANIMAL FRIDAY

Join us onsite for Fun Animal Friday with Pacific Animal Productions to highlight hedgehogs, ferrets and chinchillas on Sept. 29, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at San

Diego Children’s Discovery Museum, 320 N Broadway, Escondido.

‘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.

Sept. 30

JERRY'S MIDDLE FINGER

Catch Jerry's Middle Finger, a Jerry Garcia tribute band, at the Belly Up. $25, 9 p.m. at Belly Up, 143 S Cedros Ave, Solana Beach.

‘DOUBT: A PARABLE’

Directed by New Village Arts’ founder and executive artistic director, Kristianne Kurner, “DOUBT” will be performed in the Conrad Prebys Theatre at the Dea Hurston New Village Arts Center.Sister Aloysius, a Bronx school principal, takes matters into her own hands when she suspects the young Father Flynn of improper relations with one of the male students. Tickets $33, performances run from Sept. 30 to Oct. 22 at Dea Hurston New Village Arts Center, 2787 State St, Carlsbad.

EMPOWERING FUTURES

Join Vital Link and University Lab Partners for an incredible event as they come together to support and celebrate STEM education in Orange County. 5 to 10 p.m. Sept. 30 at Edwards Lifesciences, 1 Edwards Way, Irvine.

LGBTQ RESOURCE GALA

The North County LGBTQ Resource Center is hosting its annual gala fundraiser. This year's theme is “ Resilience In Solidarity Everyday.". $150, 5 to 9 p.m. Sept. 30 at El Corazon Senior Center , 3302 Senior Center Dr, Oceanside. OKTOBERFEST

HANGAR76 will host

an all-day Oktoberfest celebration featuring an array of festivities. 12 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. Sept. 30 at HANGAR76, 3229 Roymar Rd, Oceanside.

PANCAKE BREAKFAST

The Carlsbad Police Department is hosting a pancake breakfast to raise funds for the annual "Shop With A Cop" event. $10, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Sept. 30 at Magee Park, 258 Beech Ave, Carlsbad.

MOON OVER BUFFALO

Directed by Tracy Williams, this madcap farce promises to launch the season with loud laughter and unforgettable entertainment. 7:30 p.m. at MiraCosta College Theatre, 1 Barnard Dr, Oceanside.

CARDIFF FARMERS MKT

Join us for the new Cardiff Farmers Market!

Certified California Farmers market featuring locally sourced produce along with craft vendors and local makers. 5 p.m. at MiraCosta San Elijo Campus, 3333 Manchester Ave, Encinitas.

NERD COMEDY NIGHT

A unique event that combines the best of both worlds - nerdy humor and stand-up comedy - for a night of laughs and good times. $15, 8 p.m. at New Village Arts Theatre, 2787 State St, Carlsbad.

CALL FOR ARTISTS

Fifty four days of jingling art. Open to all California 2D & 3D artists. Small Image Awards Show. Cash awards. 8 a.m. at North Coastal Art Gallery, 300 Carlsbad Village Dr, Carlsbad.

GADAN IN CONCERT

Gadan is a new project created by four experienced and well-known musicians in the Irish trad and European folk/rock scene.

$15-$18, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Sept. 30 at Pilgrim United Church of Christ, 2020

Oct. 1

DEXTER AND MOONROCKS

Hailing from Abilene, Texas, Dexter and The Moonrocks deliver a unique, southern slternative fusion dubbed “Western Space Grunge” by their fans. $25, 8 p.m. at Belly Up, 143 S Cedros Ave, Solana Beach.

LEONARD PATTON

Leonard Patton, one of the premier jazz vocalists in Southern California, performs with Ed Kornhauser, San Diego’s jazz piano workhorse for jazz with some popular and unexpected musical flavor. Free, 2 to 3 p.m. Oct. 1 at Encinitas Library, 540 Cornish Dr, Encinitas.

DIA DE LOS MUERTOS

Chestnut Ave, Carlsbad.

‘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.

VINO & VINYL

Vino & Vinyl is hosted by iconic Southern California DJ, musician and songwriter, Cathryn Beeks from Listen Local Radio. 12 to 3 p.m. Sept. 30 at TERI Campus of Life , 555 Deer Springs Rd, San Marcos.

ELECTRONICS RECYCLING

EnviroGreen Electronic Recycling Services comes to TERI Campus of Life in San Marcos to collect electronic waste at no cost or low cost to community residents. 555 Deer Springs Rd., San Marcos. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 30 at TERI Campus of Life, 555 Deer Springs Rd, San Marcos.

A TASTE OF SPAIN

Enjoy a five-course menu paired with Altanza Bodegas Spanish wines. 6 to 9 p.m. Sept. 30 at TERI Campus of Life , 555 Deer Springs Rd, San Marcos.

LOCAL NATIVES

Watch Local Natives on their "Time Will Wait For No One" tour with Chartreuse. 8 p.m. at The Sound, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd, Del Mar.

LOYAL VS. MONTEREY BAY

Tickets on sale. 7 p.m. at Torero Stadium, 5998 Alcala Park, San Diego.

FOOD COLLECTION

Help the Woman’s Club of Carlsbad fill the pantries of community members with food insecurity. Drop off non-perishable food items. All food will be donated to our North County Food Bank. 2:30 to 4 p.m. Sept. 30 at Women's Club of Carlsbad, 3320 Monroe St, Carlsbad

meets from 10 AM until Noon on Monday, October 2nd at San Rafael Church, 17252 Bernardo Center Drive. Doris Flood will present "Exercise and Falls". 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Oct. 2 at San Rafael Church, 17252 Bernardo Center Dr, San Diego.

BLOOD DRIVE

Anyone 17 and older, who weighs at least 114 pounds and is in good health, may be eligible to donate. A good meal and plenty of fluids are recommended prior to donation. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 2 at The Shoppes at Carlsbad, 2525 El Camino Real, Carlsbad.

Oct. 3

Following on last year’s success, Fiesta de Reyes in Old Town San Diego State Historic Park is planning a Dia de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, celebration like no other in San Diego. 12 a.m. at Fiesta de Reyes, 2754 Calhoun St, San Diego.

CATHOLIC WIDOWS

Catholic Widows and Widowers of North County will be going to the play, “Moon Over Buffalo.” After, we will enjoy a meal at The Village Kitchen and Pie Shoppe in Carlsbad. Would you like to join us?. 2 p.m. at MiraCosta College Theater, 1 Barnard Dr, Oceanside.

MOON OVER BUFFALO

Directed by Tracy Williams, this madcap farce promises to launch the season with loud laughter and unforgettable entertainment. 2 p.m. at MiraCosta College Theatre, 1 Barnard Dr, Oceanside.

BLOOD DRIVE

Anyone 17 and older, who weighs at least 114 pounds and is in good health, may be eligible to donate. A good meal and plenty of fluids are recommended prior to donation. 7:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Oct. 1 at Saint James Catholic Church, 625 S Nardo Ave, Solana Beach.

BLOOD DRIVE

Anyone 17 and older, who weighs at least 114 pounds and is in good health, may be eligible to donate. A good meal and plenty of fluids are recommended prior to donation. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 1 at Saint James Catholic Church, 625 S Nardo Ave, Solana Beach.

Oct. 2

HIGHER SELF MEDITATION

Join us every week for a twenty-minute live, guided meditation with Divine Light. 9 to 9:30 a.m. Oct. 2 at Online, 92101, San Diego.

PARKINSON'S SUPPORT

Inland North County Parkinson’s Support Group

NEIL FRANCES

Neil Frances is not a solo artist, it’s the name of a duo comprised of Sydney born Jordan Feller and Southern California native Marc Gilfry. $45, 8 p.m. at Belly Up, 143 S Cedros Ave, Solana Beach.

CHESS GAMES FOR 50+

Meet in Room 15 in the North Wing every Tuesday from 1 to 4 p.m. for casual games of chess. All skill levels welcome, participants must be 50 and over. 1 to 4 p.m. Oct. 3 at Carlsbad Senior Center, 799 Pine Ave, Carlsbad.

ADULT BALLET CLASS

Burn fat, sculpt long, lean muscles, improve balance, coordination and flexibility in this class taught by former professional dancer Marti Neal. 6:30 to 8:45 p.m. Oct. 3 at Encinitas Community Center, 1140 Oakcrest Park Dr, Encinitas.

ROTARY PURSE BINGO

Play bingo, win designer handbags. All proceeds go to local charities serving women and children. $55$65, 5 to 9 p.m. Oct. 3 at Encinitas Community Center, 1140 Oakcrest Park Dr, Encinitas.

Oct. 4

P!NK

Singer P!nk’s Summer Carnival 2023 tour with special guests Brandi Carlile, Grouplove and DJ Kid Cut Up. Tickets $53 and up. 6:30 p.m. at Snapdragon Stadium, 2101 Stadium Way, San Diego.

NEW SUNSET STRUMMERS

Ukulele ‘Ohana will present a lively, musical performance. 9:45 to 11 a.m. Oct. 4 at Carlsbad Senior Center, 799 Pine Ave, Carlsbad.

HIATUS KAIYOTE

Jazz and funk group Hiatus Kaiyote will perform at The Sound. $40, 8 p.m. at The Sound, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd, Del Mar.

GRAMMY AWARD-winning artist P!nk performs on Oct. 4 at Snapdragon Stadium in San Diego as part of her Summer Carnival 2023 tour. Courtesy photo

Celebrate Oktoberfest at Tip Top Meats!

Tip Top Meats is Oktoberfest Central and the third weekend of September kicks off the 3-weeks of festivities. The team at Tip Top Meats say “We are stocked up for the Oktoberfest season. The 3 most popular sausages featured during the season are Bratwurst, Knackwurst and Polish Kielbasa and we have plenty.”

In addition, the Tip Top Meats crew produces thousands of pounds of over 40 different types of sausages on premise at their Carlsbad state licensed facility to help you celebrate the season! All sausages are homemade with the most delicious seasonings and are gluten free.

There is something for everyone at Tip Top Meats. They feature the highest quality at the most competitive pricing. Drop in over the next several weeks

for an Oktoberfest meal of epic proportions that you can’t find anywhere else in North County! Dive in to a stack (3) of large sausages, Bratwurst, Knackwurst and Polish Sausage along with all the sides including sauerkraut, German potato salad and a roll: EXTREMELY LARGE PORTIONS all for $9.98 + tax.

If you are up for a lighter meal, check out their everyday special of a Brat and a Beer for $5 bucks + tax. Compliment your delicious Oktoberfest meal with a choice of over 20 German Beers to select from.

If you are having an Oktoberfest celebration, let the professional staff at Tip Top Meats do all of the work with their culinary mastery of German cuisine and efficient staff. Please be sure to book early as they fill up fast!

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Brews aplenty at Great American Beer Festival

Have you ever wanted an interlude? How nice would it be to take a moment to pause the chaos, feel the relaxation so often absent wash over you, and be aware of all the good surrounding you?

I recently headed to Denver, Colorado, for what I hoped might be an extended interlude: a working vacation at the Great American Beer Festival. If you’re a beer person, GABF has likely always been on the list of beer adventures to take before you die. I’m lucky in that I’ve been able to attend several times. This was my first trip back since the onset of that pandemic thing you may have heard about.

I was there Thursday night for the kick-off of this year's event featuring 2,033 breweries from every state, plus Washington D.C. and Puerto Rico, entering 9,298 beers into a competition of 99 categories.

At first, it was all work. How do I get to the convention center? What brewer-

ies are here? Where is the food pairing event? What’s new? What’s not? And then I walked out onto the floor. We were 10 minutes out before the lines were released. I walked the lines. I said hello to some brewery

people, getting excited for the onslaught. I looked out at the masses, waiting for what might be their first GABF or their 20th. I waited for the sound.

How does one describe the bellow emitted from a

troupe of traditional bagpipers when it isn’t just music? When is it a release of all the build-up for thousands of beer lovers communing in a single place and time?

This year, there was

raucous shouting when the first bagpipe blew and a long, sustained cheer when the last note floated away.

The ropes were cut, and the festival was off to the races.

This year’s festival was different. I won’t try to compare it to years past. Nothing is the same anymore. I will say that being in that room again affected me unexpectedly.

Not long after the event was in full swing, I looked for a place to be still. I went downstairs into the food pairing section wing of the festival (formerly on the main floor) and found myself as far from the GABF floor as possible.

Would you believe that was having a slice of craft pizza paired with a Karl Strauss Golden Stout served by none other than Karl’s Brewmaster Paul Segura? I wouldn’t have believed it either, but it is true. I also sampled the 34th Anniversary Chard-Aged Wheat Wine.

Eleven years ago, Karl Strauss’ 24th anniversary party at their Pacific Beach location was the very first craft beer event I attended in San Diego. At that moment, my beer journey felt very full indeed.

I left and found a quiet corner to sip my beer alone. This was my pause from the chaos. This was my interlude. I had a cold beer, and the white noise thrum of thousands of tap handles pulled simultaneously above me.

The Golden Stout was perfectly balanced with sweet chocolate and vanilla beans, intertwining with Bird Rock Coffee roasted Ethiopian coffee and oat in a fabulously golden color. Then my beer was gone, and it was back into the fray — refreshed and renewed.

Congratulations to the San Diego-area breweries that took home 18 medals at this year’s GABF competition. The complete list of local winners is available at San Diego Beer News, and all the winners from the 500+ participating brewers nationwide are on the Great American Beer Festival website.

My last beer of the evening was an Alesmith Oktoberfest. It felt right to toast to home for my finale.

PLUS: Solento Organic Tequila’s third annual Solento Surf Festival recently concluded with its Seaside Beach Takeover. The family-friendly day featured surf contests, live music featuring Jack Shields, food, drinks by Solento Tequila and complimentary massages from Alila Marea Beach Resort and Dark Arts Board demos.

There was also a Gromathon (beach run, paddle, and wave) and more surf competitions. Partners included Yeti, Sun Bum, MPB, Alila Marea Beach Resort, ALOHA Collection, Mikuna and more.

Do you have a local beer to recommend or a story to tell? Send a message to @CheersNorthCounty on Facebook or Instagram, or e-mail me at ryan@ coastnewsgroup.com.

beers. Courtesy photo/GABF

SAN DIEGO area breweries won 18 medals at this year’s Great American Beer Festival. Courtesy photo/GABF

Lunchtime bliss at Mendocino Farms in Encinitas

Mendocino Farms right up there in the rarified air of local favorites like Moto Deli and Wise Ox, though in the more gentrified, suburban category.

Living in the land of culinary abundance as we do in North County, options for a healthy, delicious and satisfying yet not food coma-inducing lunch can still be a challenge. Yes, this is a highclass problem, and honestly, the further you go towards the coast, the easier this becomes.

I’ve been driving by Mendocino Farms on my occasional visits to the abundant chain stores along El Camino Real, and the name itself kept capturing my attention. It sounded like a blissful, idyllic place; in reality, the actual coastal town in Northern California appears to be just that.

When researching the history of the now extensive chain founded in 2003 by co-founders (and husbandand-wife team) Mario Del Pero and Ellen Chen, there is no reference to having roots in or anything to do with Mendocino, California.

Mendocino Farms opened its first store in the Bunker Hill area of downtown Los Angeles and has expanded to 54 locations in several states, with Whole Foods being an early investor. The restaurant chain does claim partnerships with “some of the best farmers and food artisans in the region,” so it’s not a complete marketing concoction.

Honestly, given Mendo’s delicious and creative of-

ferings, I’m not giving their lack of association with the actual place much concern.

I think so highly of this place that if I were forced to choose one restaurant that I had to eat lunch at, say, five days a week, I would select Mendocino Farms for the rest of my working life. I would not complain about anything on this menu and devour everything with pleasure and enthusiasm.

I’d have to say that their Avocado & Quinoa Superfood Ensalada is among the best I’ve had anywhere. The combination of chopped romaine, curly kale, quinoa and millet superfood krunchies (amazing), succotash with roasted corn, black beans and jicama, red onions, cilantro, cotija cheese, grape tomatoes, chipotle vinaigrette and most beautifully sliced avocado ever on the top.

Customers can also add shaved roasted chicken breast. It’s a beauty of a salad and even better to devour. And at $12.35 an incredible value.

There are five more salads that I would gladly add to my weekly mix

in my fictitious, self-imposed, five-day-per-week Mendocino Farms lifetime lunch scenario. The Thai Mango, Pink Lady Beets & Goat Cheese, Modern Caesar, Mama Chen’s Chinese Chicken, and the Mediterranean Crunch Salad from the limited-time Chefs Creations portion of the menu.

I’ve established that the salads are world-class and affordable. Yet, the stellar sandwich selection has put

I’ve had the Peruvian Steak with spicy aji Amarillo marinated steak with Oaxacan cheese, herb aioli, red onions, tomatoes and shredded romaine on a toasted potato roll, and I loved it. I will admit I was sucked in by the Italian Roast Beef when they mentioned it having Chicago-style giardiniera to go with the shaved roast beef, sliced mozzarella and sweet onion.

But alas, it was just a tease, albeit a very edible tease, in the form of a solid roast beef sandwich that delighted me but was not even close to a Chicago-style Italian Beef. I’ll stick to Besta Wan for that fix.

Fried Chicken sandwiches are everywhere, and the Not So Fried Chicken version is a decent entry. It’s a shaved, roasted breast

topped with Mendo’s krispies, herb aioli, mustard pickle slaw and a side of either tangy mustard barbeque sauce or mustard pickle remoulade, and it’s a good thing.

I’ve sampled about half of the sandwich menu and would have to list my favorites as The Farm Club, Turkey Avo Salsa Verde, Chimichurri Steak & Bacon and the Chicken Parm Dip. Again, I would not complain about having to eat any sandwich on this menu, and I did not see one over $14, and they offer a gluten-free

bread option.

Deli sides include Dan Dan Noodle Salad, Pickles and Dill Potato Salad, Basil Pesto Shells, Spicy Curried Couscous and Kale and Apple Rainbow salad, plus Roasted Tomato-Basil Soup (always nice for dipping) and a Greek Lemon Chicken and Farro Soup.

All the salads and soups are somewhat seasona. The child’s menu looks to be a few notches above standard kids’ fare. The restaurant is open until 9 p.m. every day. Check them out at www.mendocinofarms.com.

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MENDOCINO FARMS’ Avocado and Quinoa Superfood Ensalada. Courtesy photo/Mendocino Farms