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Officials increasingly grappling with drones BY JARED WHITLOCK Ever been worried that the drone buzzing overhead at the beach is getting too close? You’re not alone. Local law enforcement is increasingly grappling with drone conflicts in public spaces. It’s new territory for safety officials, one that can be murky considering that cities like Encinitas don’t have local regulations addressing drones. “Without local laws on the books, there’s often not a whole lot we can do (in response to complaints),” said Lt. Jason Vickery with the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department.

Locally, drone pilots are only subject to penalties or arrest if they clearly endanger property or someone’s life — a decision that can involve the discretion of a Sheriff’s deputy. Under city rules, there isn’t a set distance that drones must stay away from people. If a drone is bothering someone but flying safely enough, the deputy would request that the operator move elsewhere, according to Vickery. Drone enforcement has become a hot topic in light of local incidents over the last year. Notably, a man in August spent the day in jail after

downing a drone at Moonlight Beach. The man claimed the drone hovered dangerously close, so he threw his T-shirt at it, taking the drone out of the air. He was arrested for damaging the drone, though no charges were filed. The Federal Aviation Administration has taken the lead on crafting drone rules. Its current regulations notably state that drones can’t fly within five miles of an airport and must stay below 400 feet. The FAA also recently began requiring that people register their drones for identification purposes SEE DRONES, A18

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BY JARED WHITLOCK With election season approaching, Encinitas has its first mayoral candidate. Councilwoman Catherine Blakespear on Feb. 27 officially announced she’s vying for the two-year mayor spot during her 40th birthday party at her Cardiff house. A photo from the event shows an excited Blakespear, backed by family holding signs from her 2014 council campaign with the word "council" crossed out and "mayor" written below. "The mayor sets the tone for the city, and I think I have the right combination of what Encinitas residents want in their mayor," Blakespear said over the phone on Feb. 29. Blakespear said her stances stress fiscal responsibility and environmental stewardship. When asked for an example of the former, Blakespear said she was a big part of the council’s decision to lease the vacant Cardiff fire station, rather than sell it. "It gives us flexibility if we ever need property, and it gives us a store of wealth if we ever need to sell property," Blakespear said. Environmentally speaking, Blakespear said she wants to see more biking and walking projects

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Darian Flores and Catherine Blakespear at her birthday party. They both share a “Leap Day” birthday on Feb. 29. that make it safer for kids and their parents to get to local schools. Blakespear also said during her time on the council she supported a pesticide-free pilot at Glen Park in Cardiff and cutting red tape for graywater systems in an attempt to boost water conservation. Blakespear was elected to the council in 2014, and if her mayoral bid fails, her council seat will still have two years left. Current Mayor Kristin Gaspar is running to replace Dave Roberts on the San Diego County Board of Supervisors. Much is up in the air this election season. In addition to mayor, voters will select three of the four council seats come Election Day, Nov. 8. SEE MAYOR, A19

BY JARED WHITLOCK Law enforcement officials are looking for an unknown man who robbed a Carlsbad bank and apparently tried to rob a bank in Encinitas roughly an hour earlier. The suspect entered the Bank of America at 1340 Encinitas Blvd. at about 10:30 a.m. on Feb. 26 and presented a note to a teller demanding money, according to a Sheriff’s Department press release. He was described as nervous and impatient, and before the teller gave the suspect any money, he became frustrated and exited the bank empty handed. The man was seen driving away in a black SUV, but his direction of travel was unknown, states the release. No one was injured, according to Sheriff’s Sgt. Rich Eaton. The suspect was described as a white male, 40 to 60 years of age, about 5 feet and 7 inches tall, with a thin build. He was also seen wearing a baseball cap, black-rimmed glasses and a plaid flannel shirt. About an hour after the attempted robbery in Encinitas, the Carlsbad Police Department reported a suspect of similar description was behind a robbery about 3 miles away at U.S. Bank, at the intersection of El Camino Real and La Costa Avenue in Carlsbad. The suspect passed a demand note to the bank teller who provided the suspect with an unknown amount of cash, according to a city of Carlsbad press release. Anyone with information about the incident is encouraged to call Crime Stoppers at (888) 580-8477. Callers can remain anonymous and may be eligible for up to a $1,000 reward for information leading to a felony arrest. The Carlsbad Police Department and the FBI are investigating.

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Alliance given OK to enter, clean up Pacific View site BY JARED WHITLOCK A group that plans to turn the vacant Pacific View property into a community arts center has been granted permission to access the site. The Encinitas City Council on Feb. 24 voted unanimously to adopt an agreement allowing the Arts, Culture and Ecology Alliance to enter the 2.83-acre property, clean up the site and make initial repairs. The document is seen as an interim step while the council and Alliance hash out a long-term agreement. "I’m eager to move forward with this," Deputy Mayor Lisa Shaffer said. Under the agreement, the Alliance is required to take out an insurance policy covering those who step foot on the property. It also states that improvements can only be made from 7 a.m. to 7

p.m. Monday through Saturday, and that the Alliance should do its best to avoid disturbing the neighborhood. After asking a number of questions, councilmembers said they were satisfied that the agreement protects the city from liability issues. In September, the Alliance’s proposal for the property — arts workshops, theater, cutting-edge agriculture and cultural events — won the tentative support of the council. Alliance members didn’t speak at the Feb. 24 meeting, but have urged the council to adopt the agreement so they can get the ball rolling on the site, at 608 Third Street in downtown Encinitas. Pacific View has sat empty since 2003. The city bought the property from the Encinitas Union School District in 2014 for $10 million.

Quiet-zone wrinkle surfaces in Encinitas BY BARBARA HENRY Encinitas will move forward with plans to eliminate train horn noise by establishing a "quiet zone" at Cardiff’s busy Chesterfield Drive railroad crossing, but a proposed pedestrian-only crossing at nearby Montgomery Avenue has run into a roadblock. Pursuing federal quiet-zone status for Chesterfield probably means that any future Montgomery crossing point can’t get it. Public Works Director Glenn Pruim delivered that news to the City Council on Feb. 24 as the panel debated spending $52,000 on engineering work for the Chesterfield project.

Montgomery Avenue is too close to Chesterfield for both to be quiet zones, and the fact that the proposed Montgomery crossing is only for pedestrians makes the designation even more unlikely, Pruim said. The creation of quiet zones — areas where trains are barred from sounding horns — is regulated by the Federal Railroad Administration, which mandates that these no-horn areas meet certain conditions, including installing special safety gates. News that a proposed Montgomery crossing point might not be eligible for quiet-zone status dismayed some council members Feb. SEE QUIET, A18

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Teacher accused of trying to buy pot from student BY DAVID HERNANDEZ A high school teacher accused of trying to buy marijuana from a student was arrested Feb. 25, police said March 1. Miles Brown, 34, was arrested at Canyon Crest Academy on suspicion of attempted solicitation of marijuana from a minor and contributing to the delinquency of a minor. According to a high school sports website, MaxPreps, Brown also is the school’s lacrosse

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Ensuring growth of SD Botanic Garden a passion for Duval

ulian Duval is a native of the Chicago area, growing up under the influence of understanding parents and the area’s great zoos and botanical gardens. Upon graduation from high school, he became an animal keeper in the reptile house at Brookfield Zoo. Duval was employed for seven years at Brookfield Zoo and worked in several areas of animal care, eventually becoming a marine mammal trainer. He then left Chicago to attend New Mexico State University where he graduated with a degree in wildlife management. An opportunity arose through the Smithsonian/Peace Corps to work on the development of the new National Zoo in the Dominican Republic where he spent three years as curator. He then took a position with Auto Safari Chapin in Guatemala where he directed the opening of this zoo. The wonderful people and the rich, unique floras and faunas of these countries left a lasting impression. Duval returned to the U.S. and became General Curator at the Indianapolis Zoo, a unique opportunity to help assist with the creation of its new zoo and botanical gardens. During the 15 years spent in Indianapolis, he became Vice President of Zoological and Botanical Collections for this $64 million project. In January 1995, Duval moved to Encinitas to become the first Executive Director of the

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Julian Duval renamed San Diego Botanic Garden (formerly Quail Botanical Gardens). Since then, Duval, staff, docents, and volunteers have worked hard to improve the gardens and establish a financial base ensuring the future of this jewel in the crown of San Diego. What brought you to Encinitas? My wife, Leslie, two rescue cats, a box turtle and a personal collection of about 800 plants moved from Indianapolis to Encinitas for me

to become the director of what was called Quail Botanical Gardens in 1995. If you could snap your fingers and have it done, what might you add, subtract or improve in Encinitas? I really do not think there is much about Encinitas I would want to change. I think we have seen improvement in how the city’s political leadership is working together. While I believe an environmental ethic is in the DNA of Encinitas, we all need to work toward more long-term sustainable practices. Who or what inspires you? The wonder and beauty of nature is what most comforts and inspires me. My hope for the future of human kind is most inspired by seeing young people enjoy spending time in the San Diego Botanic Garden despite all the electronic and virtual entertainment available to everyone. Mother Nature still rules. If you hosted a dinner party for eight, who (living or deceased) would you invite? E.O. Wilson, Paul Ehlich, Aldo Leopold, Margaret Mead, Rosa Parks, Teddy Roosevelt, Robert Kennedy, my mother Isabel and my wife Leslie. What are your favorite movies? One stand out is "The Gods Must be Crazy". Early Disney nature films like The Jungle" and "The Desert" were huge influences on me as child. The sound track to "O Brother, Where Art Thou" helped to expand the types of

music I enjoy. Just before moving to California my wife and I saw "Pulp Fiction." It left an impression and walking out of the theater I remember we looked at one another and said, "And we are moving to California?" What’s the most challenging aspect of what you do, and what’s the most rewarding? What I probably find most challenging is having enough time in a day to get all the things I would like to get done. I sleep well but it seems such a waste. Every job I have ever had has always been my dream job and seeing the growth and success of the San Diego Botanic Garden tops my list of most satisfying. What do you do for fun? No surprise, I spend a lot of time ether gardening or visiting natural areas for fun. It’s my form of meditation and it recharges my battery. What is it that you most dislike? I do not have many dislikes. But one might be seeing certain people acting in abusive ways toward our shared environment. Seeing someone toss a lit cigarette from a vehicle gets my ire. What do you hope to accomplish next? We have two major projects in the works for the San Diego Botanic Garden. With the help of County capital support initiated by SEE DUVAL, A19

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Residents line up at La Paloma Theatre in downtown Encinitas to check out the San Diego Italian Film Festival.

Slice of Italy coming to La Paloma BY JARED WHITLOCK The San Diego Italian Film Festival returned to La Paloma Theatre in February, with a new film each month from March through August. Four years ago, the festival expanded to La Paloma in downtown Encinitas, a move that festival board member Anthea Beletsis said has been enthusiastically received. The festival’s home base is the Museum of Photographic Arts in Balboa Park. "People in North County tend to be educated and appreciate different cultural offerings, and Italian films are right up their alley," said Beletsis, who lives in Cardiff. "Often the theater is packed." She added: "It’s exciting to be in an old-fashioned theater with one big screen. You don’t see that elsewhere."

The next festival showing is the political satire "Viva La Liberta," which translates to "Long Live Freedom," at 7 p.m. on March 10 at La Paloma. From comedies to dramas, Beletsis said the festival aims to show a diverse mix of the best of recent Italian cinema over the upcoming months. "It’s an eight-course meal." Beletsis has been a board member since the festival started a decade ago, when a love of Italian culture led her to get involved. Her last name is Greek, but she said like others in North County, she has an appreciation for other cultures. "Italian film is excellent," she said. Films are shown in Italian with English subtitles. Visit sandiegoitalianfilmfestival.com for more information and a full film schedule.

On Feb. 22, Bob Nichols, chairman and founder of the Surfing Madonna Oceans Project, walked into the downtown office of Encinitas 101 MainStreet Association (E101). He was accompanied by board members Megan McCarthy and Dave Tanner. After expressing appreciation for a donation of some computers made to their organization by E101 last year, the three presented E101 Director Thora Guthrie with a check for $2,000. The money will go to E101’s Starfish Lighting Project. Nichols said, “”The Surfing Madonna is so appreciative for what the E101 has done throughout the community over the years, that we just had to make a donation.” Guthrie said, “We are so grateful for this contribution. Our goal is to install starfish lights on the poles all the way up to Swami’s.” She added, “This will definitely help make that happen.” Last November, Encinitas 101 MainStreet had 30 starfish lights made and installed on light poles along several blocks of South Coast Highway. The lights have been so loved that residents have asked that they stay up year around. Dedicated to bringing the community together to “Save the Ocean” and protect our coastline, the Surfing Madonna Oceans Project had donated well over $150,000 back to the community since December of 2013 from its programs. The organization operates a free surf camps for special needs children and adults,

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L-R: Bob Nichols, chairman and founder of the Surfing Madonna Oceans Project, E101 Director Thora Guthrie, Surfing Madonna Oceans Project board members Megan McCarthy and Dave Tanner. organizes beach cleanups, donates floating beach wheelchairs, mobility mats, marine mammal rescue equipment and gives scholarships to disadvantaged youth who have a passion for marine biology and oceanography. They raise this money through their annual Surfing Madonna Beach 5K/10K/15K Beach Run at Moonlight Beach. Businesses and individuals can sponsor a starfish light by calling the Encinitas 101MainStreet Association office at 760-943-1950 or by emailing info@encinitas101.com.

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Local rugby club looks to make a splash in Las Vegas BY JARED WHITLOCK The Coastal Dragons Rugby club aims to prove itself on a bigger stage. Fourteen of the Encinitas-based club’s top players recently traveled to the Las Vegas Invitational, taking place from March 3-5. The Dragons team playing in Las Vegas is made up of high school juniors and seniors from North County. Coach Edward Petersen said this is the club’s first time playing in the tournament, where they’ll face off against the best high school players across the nation. "We feel like we have amazing players and will be competitive," Petersen said during a club practice March 1 at Cardiff Sports Park. Petersen said by taking part, club players will be exposed to an elite level of rugby. "If you’re going to test yourself, test yourself there," Petersen said. He added another benefit of participating is that university coaches will be there to scout rugby talent. On that note, player Patrick French said the tournament is "a huge opportunity for a lot of guys who haven’t been noticed at the higher levels to get their names out there." "And it’s a good opportunity to spread rugby locally," said French,

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Coastal Dragons Rugby players pose for a team photo during practice at Cardiff Sports Park, ahead of the team’s top players heading for the Las Vegas Invitational. who also plays on the La Costa Canyon High School team. The Las Vegas Invitational features rugby sevens, a faster version of conventional rugby, with 14-minute matches (versus 80 minutes) and seven players per

side (rather than 15). It’s held in connection with the 2016 USA Sevens international rugby tournament, featuring the world’s best rugby players. Petersen said rugby is the fastest growing U.S. sport, a trend that

has played out locally. Coastal Dragons Rugby, founded in 2009, has gained quite a few players over the years, he said. It now has U8 through U18 divisions. Visit coastaldragonsrugby.com to learn more.

Local students named to Dean’s List Andrew Pla, of Encinitas, has been named to the Dean’s Honor List at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute for the Fall 2015 semester. The Dean’s Honor List recognizes full-time students who maintain grade-point averages of a minimum of 3.50 out of a possible 4.0 and have no grades below “C.” The following local residents have been named to Emerson College’s Dean’s List for the Fall 2015 semester: Justin Cordua, of Encinitas and Caroline Glass, of Cardiff. The requirement to make the Dean’s List is a grade point average of 3.7 or higher.

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NCL chapter to honor 16 young women at ceremony The San Diego Del Sol Chapter of the National Charity League will be honoring 16 special young women on March 5 at the Hotel Del Coronado at its annual Senior Recognition Ceremony and Dinner Dance. The graduating seniors have devoted six years of volunteer service to the NCL Chapter and San Diego charities. The NCL Del Sol Class of 2016 Ticktockers are all high school seniors, graduating from Canyon Crest Academy, Cathedral Catholic High School, Coronado High School, The Bishop’s School, La Costa Canyon High School, San Dieguito Academy and Torrey Pines High School. During the six-year program, the mothers and daughters participate in philanthropic work,

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The NCL Del Sol Class of 2016 Ticktockers educational activities, leadership development, and cultural enrichment. They have performed hundreds of hours of community service at a variety of organizations throughout the county,

including The Family Recovery Center, Ronald McDonald House, Autism Tree, Armed Services YMCA and Helen Woodward Animal Center. For more than 50 years, National Charity League has

thrived as one of the nation’s most distinctive and well-respected mother-daughter membership organizations. To learn more about NCL Del Sol, visit www.ncldelsol.org.

Nominations accepted for parks and recreation award The City of Encinitas Parks and Recreation Commission would like to recognize and honor the crucial role volunteers play in community parks, beaches, trails, facilities and recreation programs. The Outstanding Parks and Recreation Volunteer of the Year Award shall be awarded in two categories each calendar year for an individual and community group who has shown a commitment to supporting outstanding parks and recreation experiences for all within Encinitas. The Parks and Recreation Commission is currently awarding the Outstanding Parks and Recreation Volunteer of the Year Award for work accomplished in the 2015 calendar year, January 1, 2015 through December 31, 2015.

An Outstanding Parks and Recreation Volunteer of the Year Award recipient is a deserving individual and community group who demonstrates significant stewardship, leadership and/or commitment to preserving, enhancing and supporting parks and recreation experiences in Encinitas. Final awards are based on overall dedication, commitment, gained respect of community peers and demonstrated impact of those served. The general public may nominate an individual by completing a nomination form and returning it to the City of Encinitas, Parks and Recreation Department, 505 South Vulcan Avenue, Encinitas, CA 92024 or e-mail to encinitasparksandrec@

encinitasca.gov between March 4 through April 8, 2016 only. Nomination forms, eligibility guidelines and additional details may also be found on the Parks and Recreation Commission page, found under Public Meetings at www.EncinitasCA.gov. Award recipients will be presented a City of Encinitas “Parks and Recreation Outstanding Volunteer of the Year Award” at a City Council meeting in May, along with a perpetual plaque displayed at Encinitas Civic Center. For more information regarding these awards, please contact Marilee Gorham, City of Encinitas Recreation Superintendent, at 760-633-2754 or via email at mgorham@encinitasca.gov.

Humane Society’s Silveira receives Encinitas Rotary Peacemaker Award The 2016 Encinitas Rotary Peacemaker Award honored Amy Silveira of Rancho Coastal Humane Society for her work with the Animal Safehouse and Healing Species Programs. The award was presented during the Rotary Club meeting on Feb. 24 at the Elks Lodge in Cardiff by the Sea. “Peacemaking comes in many forms,” says Encinitas Rotary President Niko Sougias. “The Encinitas Rotary Club Peacemaker Award recognizes community members who have made a significant difference in promoting tolerance, understanding, conflict resolution and peace, locally or globally.” Rotary Peace Chair Robert Blumberg adds, “Whether we realize it or not, we all know a victim of domestic violence. People wonder why they don’t just leave. But it’s not that easy. Even if

victims can find a domestic violence shelter that will take them and their kids, the shelters aren’t equipped to care for pets. Pets left behind become the new targets. So the human victims stay. They endure. In most cases, they survive. Sometimes they don’t.” Silveira is Director of Rancho Coastal Humane Society’s Animal Safehouse and Healing Species programs that help victims of domestic violence and their families, including their pets. She works with children and adoptable animals to teach empathy and break the cycle of domestic violence. She is also active with local law enforcement agencies, schools, social workers, and the Veterans Administration. The Animal Safehouse program provides a temporary refuge for pets, so victims of domestic violence can escape SEE AWARD, A19

Emcee and paratriathlete, Amy Dixon, and her guide for the Rio Olympic qualifiers, Susanne Davis. Davis is the 2015 Ironman All-World Champion, a YMCA Studio cycling instructor for 15 years and led the 11:00 hour of riders at the Bike-A-Thon event.

Olympic hopefuls, Marines, YMCA members and friends ride for brighter futures Over 300 people participated in the 14th Annual Bike-A-Thon held Feb. 20 at the Magdalena Ecke Family YMCA, benefiting the Y’s outreach for children, families and seniors in the North County Coastal Community. This year’s emcee for the first half of the event was Paratriathlete, Amy Dixon, a U.S. National Team member ranked#2 in the U.S. and #6 in the world as a visually impaired triathlete. Dixon began to lose her sight at the age of 22 and is now left with only 2 percent of her vision. Feeling the effects of many medications, Dixon turned to her local YMCA in Connecticut to lose weight. Flash forward only six months and Dixon became the first female visually-impaired triathlete in CT, putting down a time so fast, she qualified for the USA Paratriathlon National Championships in her very first race. She is staying in Carlsbad with her triathlon guide, 2015 Ironman All-World Champion/#1 female for her age category, Susanne Davis. They hope to be competing in the Rio 2016 Olympics this summer. YMCA Board of Management member Kathryn Rooney rode for the entirety of the event, eight hours. Her friend Dan Dinsmore, active duty marine Skyped in while cycling in Seattle in support of Katie and the YMCA. The Bike-A-Thon was held to raise funds to further the Y’s mission and provide a Y experience to all people of the community, regardless of their ability to pay. The Y does not close its doors to anyone who wants access to a healthier and happier life and offers financial assistance to those who otherwise could not afford to participate in Y membership and programs. Last year, over 3,000 individuals were given a scholarship to the Magdalena Ecke Family YMCA to learn the life-saving skill of swimming, make friends, stay active in the senior stage of life, develop healthier habits and so much more. Visit www.ecke.ymca.org.

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Encinitas Rotary President Niko Sougias awards the 2016 Peacemaker Award to Amy Silveira, with help from Gunner of the Healing Species Program.

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Encinitas native celebrating milestone for innovative brand BY ROB LEDONNE Malcolm McCassy, the founder and visionary behind popular underwear brand Ethika, points to his upbringing in Encinitas as the propellant for his impressive and continuing success. “I was blessed to grow up in beautiful Encinitas,” he explained from his headquarters in San Clemente. “I was surrounded by motocross, skateboarding, BMXing, surfing, and all of that infused in me at a young age.” Growing up smack in the middle of North County’s extreme sports boom, Malcolm was inspired by everything happening around him to start creating big goals early on. “At the time I began seeing a lot of people going through a lot of different things,” said McCassy, who points to a warehouse gig at No Fear as the foundation of his education in clothing. “I was 16 when I was at No Fear, and it opened my eyes about having a passion to make a difference in the world. Being able to see apparel and see how you can change the culture was huge for me. I have no idea where I’d be without that.” McCassy quickly learned the ins and outs of what it takes to launch a clothing brand, from the cutting and sewing, to design, and even visiting fabric and trade shows. “At the time, I noticed all these athletes would wear a ton of brands they were proud of — except their underwear,” McCassy notes of the initial origin of Ethika and his friendships with stars such as Travis Pastrana and Ryan Sheckler. “I had an idea to make an accessory to focus on a category that didn’t exist.”

With that simple thought, Ethika was born, with its name alone having a deep meaning. “It’s a made-up word, but it stands for athletics, ethics, ethnicity in a crazy cynical world,” says McCassy. “For our logo, everyone thinks it looks like an ‘E,’ but it’s actually an arrow going through a circle, which is meant to be the girl and guy symbols for sexuality. The accent in it represents the uniqueness that only you have.” Fast-forward 15 years and McCassy has seen Ethika grow beyond even his wildest dreams, all despite the bumps along the way. “A lot of people don’t understand what these brands have to go through to get to where they are,” explains McCassy. “I learned everything myself from building the website to designing the underwear. Now seeing celebrities like the Jenners and Kardashians, NFL star Colin Kaepernick, or hip hop artists wear Ethika… My belief in why I was doing this and why I never gave up is that this was going to be a revolution to change the way people look at things.” McCassy emphasizes the fact that Ethika isn’t just a brand of underwear, but so much more. “When normal people give me a hug and say that the brand itself inspired them… you could never get a paycheck that compares to the feeling of changing other people’s lives.” Now, McCassy is looking to grow his footprint — and message — even more. “Early on I realized how attainable pursuing your own project could really be.” For more information, visit www.ethika.com.

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Hipster comedian, Lord Buckley, ‘onstage’ at North Coast Rep BY LONNIE BURSTEIN HEWITT Listen up, all you cats and kitties! If you’ve got a taste for cool, jazzy language and the music to go with it, make the scene at North Coast Repertory Theatre on March 7 or 8 for a two-nights-only performance of “His Royal Hipness Lord Buckley,” with the show’s star and creator, Jake Broder. Lord Buckley (1906-1960) was a comedian who carved out a niche for himself in the original hipster scene more than 60 years ago with a self-bestowed title and a special blend of Brit-inflected English and the verbal equivalent of a bebop trumpet solo. His unique proto-rap style influenced Bob Dylan, Robin Williams and Richard Pryor, and he’s all over YouTube these days. Jake Broder, who lived and worked in London for 15 years before settling down in Los Angeles, is an actor/writer whose credits range from playing Mozart in the London and New York productions of “Amadeus” to co-writing and co-starring in the award-winning two-hander “Louis and Keely: Live at the Sahara” at the Geffen Playhouse in L.A. Broder first discovered Lord Buckley on a record album someone gave him in the late 1990s when he was performing with The Reduced Shakespeare Company. “I loved

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comedy and the history of comedy, and this guy was funny as hell,” Broder said in a recent interview. “He took things you already knew — Shakespeare, Jesus, the Gettysburg Address — and codified them in hip-talk, the language of jazz musicians in the 1940s. He combined comedy and the classics, and his take on them was magnificent.” So Broder took some of the comedian’s best-known routines and turned them into a show that won over audiences in New York, London and Los Angeles. “Every show is a little different,” he said. “Lord Buckley’s humor was subversive, so we update some of the references to make them work today. And we add timely new bits, in his style, to keep the subversive element alive.” Lord Buckley, Broder noted, was a great humanist, too. “He was waving a civil rights flag at a time it was dangerous to do that. He celebrated the language of black musicians, and he was the white guy on the bus with them, opening for their acts, rapping to jazz. If you listen to Kendrick Lamar now, in a lot of ways, it’s the same form — preaching to the beat, trying to tell the truth from that pulpit. Lord Buckley did it with comedy, the comedy of love and uplift.” The updated show, including a

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The original Lord Buckley, on a 1959 record album.

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Jake Broder, in a London production of ‘His Royal Hipness Lord Buckley,’ coming to NCRT in Solana Beach, March 7-8. three-piece bebop band and comedian Mike Lanahan as a one-man ensemble of supporting characters, will be directed by NCRT’s

artistic director David Ellenstein. Last year, at the Colony Theatre in Burbank, Ellenstein directed Broder as Ira Gershwin in “Words By Ira,”

and the two are excited to be working together again. Even more exciting, they’ll be bringing “His Royal Hipness Lord Buckley” to New York’s 59E59 Theatre in December — NCRT’s first NYC production — at the same theater the show premiered in over a decade ago. But why not dig “His Royal Hipness” here at home, while you can? “It’s never to late to get swingin’ — so get on it!” ■ IF YOU GO: “His Royal Hipness Lord Buckley,” 7:30 p.m. Monday, March 7 and Tuesday, March 8, North Coast Repertory Theatre, 987 Lomas Santa Fe Drive, Solana Beach. Tickets: $30. (858) 481-1055. northcoastrep.org

Balanchine Masterworks 2016 Ballets by George Balanchine

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with the City Ballet Orchestra

Easter Sunday Sunday, March 27 | 10 a.m to 4 p.m. | $68 per person

March 4-6 Program: Emeralds from Jewels Concerto Barocco Square Dance (San Diego Premiere)

Celebrate Easter while enjoying a bountiful buffet and memorable views of La Jolla Cove. Savor main dishes including Cherry Wood Pastrami Smoked Salmon and Dijon Horseradish Crusted Angus Rib Eye. Indulge in delicious desserts like Coconut Rum Passion Génoise and Toffee Banana Bread Pudding.

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Sunday to Friday | 4 to 6 p.m. Relax in our lounge and take advantage of the longer days of Spring. Explore the small plate menu filled with gourmet dishes such as Pacific Blue Crab Cake and Kurobuta Pork Cheeks for $10. Enjoy well cocktails and select global wines for $8, and don’t forget to ask about our signature cocktails.

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A group shot of social workers and supporters for The Comfort Cub. (Sitting, far right, front row) Susan Heck, The Comfort Cub; (far left, standing) Karen Anderson, social work director at Mary Birch Hospital; (center, sitting, front row) Marcella Johnson, founder and inventor of The Comfort Cub.

‘Help Heal a Broken Heart Day’ held at Rady Hospital Over 500 Comfort Cubs plush bears were donated to social workers representing every San Diego hospital during “Help Heal a Broken Heart Day” at Rady Children’s Hospital on Feb. 9. Marcella Johnson and her business partner, Susan Heck, delivered cartons of the plush toys to social workers during a spirited event that had a much deeper meaning. “Our goal is to make sure that no woman who ever loses a child in San Diego would leave the hospital broken hearted and empty handed,” said Johnson. When Johnson, founder and inventor of the Comfort Cub (www.thecomfortcub.com) lost her son in 1999, her heart ached and she craved the feeling of wanting to hold her child. She learned through research that many grieving mothers experienced similar perinatal bereavement symptoms, including depression,

aching arms and stress-induced cardiomyopathy dubbed the “broken heart syndrome.” Johnson recognized her symptoms subsided when she held onto a weighted object. “I wanted to prevent mothers, who recently lost an infant, from experiencing the same symptoms that I did and from leaving the hospital with nothing in their arms,” said Johnson. “The size and weight of the Comfort Cub is designed to mimic the shape and feel of a newborn and is one of the first steps in helping mothers manage their grief.” San Diego-area social workers will have Comfort Cubs on hand for any mother grieving the loss of a child, no matter the child’s age. Since 2001, over 7,000 Comfort Cubs have found arms to hold them. For more information and how you can help: www.thecomfortcub.com.

Applications being accepted for Cardiff Library scholarship program Five $1,500 scholarships will be awarded by the Friends of the Cardiff-by-the-Sea Library to graduating high school seniors who reside in zip codes 92007 or 92024. For more than 10 years, the Friends have provided scholarships to students from Cardiff, Encinitas, Leucadia and Olivenhain. Last year’s recipients planned to study in neuroscience, pre-law, philosophy, journalism and business economics. Scholarship applications must include a maximum 500-word essay by the student describing the effect of library experiences, the student’s reasons and plans for pursuing higher education in 2016, and describing special interests and extra-curricular activities. In addition, applications must contain two letters of recommendation from non-family members, a copy of a public library card, proof of residence in zip code 92007 or 92024, and a copy of the current high school ID card. Applications are available at the Cardiff-by-the-Sea Library, in downloadable form at the Friends of the Cardiff by the Sea website

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EVENT BRIEFS Cardiff Library to hold half-price-off sale, anniversary celebration The Friends of the Cardiff-by-the-Sea Library invite the public to join the community in celebrating the library’s 102nd birthday on March 12, from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the library community room at 2081 Newcastle Avenue. As a part of the birthday celebration, the Friends used bookstore, the Book Nook, will offer all materials and books, including collectibles, for half off the regular marked price. And of course, since this is a birthday celebration, there will be cake! Please join in the celebration.

La Paloma Winter Poetry Slam is March 19 in Encinitas The La Paloma Winter Poetry Slam will be held Saturday, March 19, 6 p.m. Poets call to enter at 5 p.m. at the front door of the La Paloma Theatre. 471 South Coast Highway in historic downtown Encinitas. More information at www.fullmoonpoets.org

Cindy Lee Berryhill and Darius Degher to perform at library The Leucadia 101 Main Street Association and Ruthless Hippies present their “After Hours Session Series” with Cindy Lee Berryhill and Darius Degher Saturday, March 12, at 7 p.m. at the Encinitas Library, 540 Cornish Drive. Two of the area’s most uncompromising and original singer-songwriters will perform intimate sets at the library’s community room. Since the 1980s, both Cindy Lee and Darius have been making eclectic, critically lauded records. Both have defied easy categorization, in their own ways, inhabiting the traditions of both rock and folk. Both are long-time Encinitas residents. For tickets and more information, visit www.leucadia101.com/library-concerts.

Blood drive to be held at MiraCosta College -San Elijo Campus The San Diego Blood Bank will accept blood donations at MiraCosta College - San Elijo Campus on Wednesday, March 9, from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. The drive will be held at 3333 Manchester Ave., Cardiff, 92007. main parking lot. Anyone 17 and older, who weighs at least 114 pounds and is in good health, may qualify to give blood. A good meal and plenty of fluids are recommended prior to donation. All donors must show picture identification. Donors are encouraged to schedule an appointment when they donate. To schedule an appointment, please call 1-800-4MY-SDBB (469-7322) or visit www.sandiegobloodbank.org.

6th Annual San Diego Storytelling Festival

p.m. Horton Grand Theatre, 444 4th Street, San Diego. $24-$48. Visit www.lambsplayers.org.

The Storytellers of San Diego and Encinitas Branch Library are hosting the 6th Annual San Diego Storytelling Festival on Saturday, March 19, from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. at the Encinitas Branch Library. The event will feature a wide range of stories for everyone from children focused programs to veteran stories. All are welcome throughout the day. Don’t miss the final presentation on “Voices from the Water’s Edge” an Adult Storytelling Concert. There will also be workshops to help attendees gain skills of their own, and an open mic for those wanting to share stories of their own or try out their abilities. This event gives the opportunity to everyone in San Diego to enjoy the art of storytelling by captivating the audience and rekindling their imagination. For more information, visit our website at www.storytellersofsandiego.org.

Foreign Film: Lisanka

Bollywood Dance for Adults New! A fusion of Indian and Western dance styles. The session will also provide a cardio workout. All levels are welcome. Bollywood Steps is an established Indian dance company with locations all over San Diego County. Payal Nanavati, instructor. Sunday, March 6, 13, 20 and 27, 4-5 p.m. Performing Arts Workshop, 1465 Encinitas Blvd, Suite A102. $60/month (4 classes). For more information, call 215-327-8691.

This Week at the Botanic Garden HDR Photography Effects with Bob Bretell. HDR (high-dynamic range) is an amazing photography technique that is ideal for any subject matter. The process is easy to learn - you will need a camera capable of manually adjusting exposure, a computer, and an HDR processing program (free download). Saturday, March 5, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. $62, $75. Register at www.sdbgarden.org/classes.htm Succulent Wreath Class. Take home a beautiful succulent wreath that you make yourself. Taught by the SDBG Succulent Wreath Team. Fee includes materials. Students should bring small clippers or scissors to class. Saturday, March 5, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. San Diego Botanic Garden, 230 Quail Gardens Drive. $65, $78. Register at www.sdbgarden.org/classes.htm

Play: Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? Critic’s Choice! Following a faculty dinner party at a small northeastern college, two married couples - one younger, one older meet for drinks. What begins as fun and games becomes a revealing, haunting, and searing emotional journey. Edward Albee’s “masterwork,” Tony Award: Best Play. (Intrepid Theatre) March 3-26, Thursday, 7:30 p.m., Fri 8 p.m., Saturday, 2 p.m. and 8 p.m., Sunday, 2

The plot revolves around a love triangle that later evolves into a love square involving three Cubans (two men and a woman) and a Soviet soldier. Set in a fictitious rural village near a Soviet military base in central Cuba. (91 minutes, NR) Spanish w/English subtitles. (LIFE Club San Elijo) Friday, March 4, 1-3 p.m. San Elijo Campus of MiraCosta College, Student Center Conf. Room, 3333 Manchester Ave, Cardiff. Free.

West African Dance Guest instructor Daunte Fyall is an L.A. performer teaching the energetic and soulful moves from Guinea, Senegal and Mali. Classes are accompanied by talented percussionists. All levels welcome. Friday, March 4, 11, 18 and 25, 7-8:30 p.m. Dance North County, 535 Encinitas Blvd. Suite 100. $15. 760-402-7229.

California Friendly Landscape Training Learn a holistic approach to landscape design and maintenance, with an emphasis on sustainable practices and water-use efficiency. Class topics include rainwater harvesting, building a living soil sponge, irrigating efficiently and choosing the best plants for each yard. Saturday, March 5, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Encinitas Community and Senior Center, 1140 Oakcrest Park Drive. Free.

Library, 2081 Newcastle Avenue. Free. 760-753-4027.

Healing Arts Class For those recovering from brain injuries and/or neurological challenges. Enjoy self-expression through art, increase skills, improve eye/hand coordination and enjoy the warmth and support of facilitator, Kathy Harvey. Supplies provided. (Synergy Art Foundation) Saturday, March 5, 11 a.m.; Tuesday, March 8 and 22, 4 p.m. Scripps Memorial Hospital, Brain Injury Treatment Room, 354 Santa Fe Drive. Free.

Families Make History: Weaving Families, join us as we explore the tradition of weaving, which dates back 12,000 years, when branches and twigs were interlaced to create fences, shelters and baskets. Learn the basics of weaving on a loom. For ages 4+. Every Saturday and Sunday, 12-4 p.m. San Dieguito Heritage Museum, 450 Quail Gardens Drive. Free. 760-632-9711.

Performing Arts Workshop: Teens/Adults with Autism Improvisational theatre, dance, and group singing workshops designed to teach life skills and create community. Saturday, March 5, 12 and 19, 2:30-5 p.m. Dance North Country, 535 Encinitas Blvd., Ste. 101, $20 per session.

Basketweaving Workshop with Nadine Spier

Opening Reception: Karen Angelia Kohlberg

Learn how to weave an ornate basket using flexible pine needles and Irish linen thread. Basketry is a wonderful way to channel stress and recycle from the environment. Pre-registration required, class size kept small. Saturday March 5, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Artist’s Olivenhain home studio. $87. Register: 760-944-9369,

Conscious Evolution. Inspired by the Bhagavad Gita, these paintings explore the interpretation of the universality of existence and our relationship with it. With dancer Adelaide Marcus, music performer Jesus, Tibetan healing bowls by Diane Mandle and catering by Waters. Saturday, March 5, 1-4 p.m. Encinitas Library Art Gallery, 540 Cornish Drive. Free.

Half-price book sale at Encinitas Library

Bird Bingo Family Day

Check out the great selection of books, from ancient to modern, at this monthly sale. Members of EFL get to shop early, from 9-10 a.m. (Encinitas Friends of the Library) Saturday, March 5, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Encinitas Library Book Store, 540 Cornish Drive. Free.

Saturday Family Fun at Cardiff Library Every Saturday, enjoy a storytime at 10:30 a.m. and a family-friendly movie at 2 p.m. Saturdays, 10:30 a.m. and 2 p/m. Cardiff

Birds have many skills highlighted in a Bird Behavior Bingo game. Visitors will hit the trail to observe birds while filling in their bingo behavior card. Sunday, March 6, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. San Elijo Lagoon Nature Center, 2710 Manchester Avenue. Free.

Sea Vibes Festival Experience art, live music, yoga classes, local businesses, and different speakers in a unique Sea Vibes style. Sunday, March 6, 1-5 p.m. Encinitas Library, 540 Cornish Drive. Free.760-753-7376. SEE BRIEFS, A13

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Don Diego Foundation elects local resident Liss as Chairman of the Board

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The Don Diego Scholarship Foundation Board of Directors has elected Jon Liss as board chair. Liss, a Rancho Santa Fe resident who previously served as vice chair, replaces Paul Ecke III. Ecke will continue his active participation on the board, which also is mourning the loss of founder Robert (Bob) Spanjian, who died on Feb. 18, 2016. In honor of Ecke’s longtime efforts on behalf of the Foundation, incoming Chair Liss presented outgoing Chair Ecke with a Legacy Brick that will be permanently enshrined at the Don Diego Legacy Brick Fountain in the Plaza de Mexico at the Del Mar Fairgrounds. The Don Diego Scholarship Foundation was named for Don Diego, AKA Tom Hernandez, who served as the Fair’s welcoming goodwill ambassador from 1947-1984. The Foundation

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Jon Liss presents Legacy Brick to Paul Ecke III. has awarded $572,500 to 165 aspiring students since its inception in 1986. It also awards grants that support the Fair’s Plant*Grow*Eat program, which teaches elementary students about agriculture and nutrition in a fun, hands-on way. More information is at dondiego scholarship.org and facebook.

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com/DonDiego Scholarship. In 2016, a total of $44,000 in college scholarships will be awarded to graduating high school seniors throughout San Diego County. Online applications, which are due on March 21, 2016, are at dondiegoscholarship.org/ scholarships

Visitors make their way in to the entrance of the San Diego Botanical Gardens in this Union-Tribune file photo.

Stressed? You may need some nature

Directors of large botanic gardens gather in Encinitas

BY PHIL DIEHL Nature can nurture your overstressed brain, according to experts who gathered in Encinitas over the weekend with the leaders of North America’s largest botanical gardens. The evidence linking nature to brain health “is just overwhelming,” said Richard

V. Piacentini, executive director of Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens in Pittsburgh, Pa. Piacentini was one of more than 40 administrators from public gardens in cities such as Chicago, Dallas, Atlanta, New York and Toronto attending the annual Directors SEE NATURE, A15

Summer Learning Adventure Camp June 27- August 21, 2016

Accredited by the American Camp Association

From the classroom to the seashore, our Summer Learning Adventure Camps merge scientiﬁc exploration with hands-on fun and learning. Campers ages 4-15 investigate marine habitats, create ocean art projects, learn about careers in oceanography, and combine the science and sports of surﬁng and snorkeling, all while making new friends and memories. Registration begins March 8 Visit aquarium.ucsd.edu for full camp descriptions and registration information.

CHECK OUT WHAT’S HAPPENING Jazz at the Athenaeum Series

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March 7, 7:30 PM For tickets go to: www.ljathenaeum.org/ jazz-concert-series Joan and Irwin Jacobs Music Room 1008 Wall Street La Jolla, CA 92037

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Ed Ruscha Then & Now: Paintings from the 1960s and 2000s On view through April 24, 2016 MCASD La Jolla An innovator of West-Coast Pop and Conceptual Art, Ed Ruscha’s work defies and exceeds both categories, drawing upon popular media, commercial culture, and the landscape of Los Angeles. This tailored exhibition considers the artist’s use of recurring words, images, and themes across the decades. MCASD 700 Prospect Street La Jolla, CA 92037 858 454 3541 www.mcasd.org

Paul Lewis, piano

Friday, March 11, 2016 at 8 p.m. MCASD Sherwood Auditorium Tickets: $80, $55, $30

“Mr. Lewis played with incisive rhythmic bite and, when called for, real abandon, which was fun to hear from such a tasteful musician.” -The New York Times Hear the British pianist in his La Jolla Music Society debut, performing works by Brahms, Schubert and Liszt. (858) 459-3728 www.LJMS.org

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Kiwanis Club presents ‘A Night of Comedy’ The Kiwanis Club of Greater Encinitas hosted its annual fundraiser Feb. 27 at the Encinitas Elks Lodge in Cardiff. The event featured a “Night of Comedy” with Patti Phillips, “The Comedy Queen,” who performed “The Queen Comes Clean.” The event also included dinner provided by Seaside Market, music, dancing and a silent auction. This annual fundraiser provides the necessary support to several important programs, including Rady Children’s Hospital, Ronald McDonald Red Shoe Day, the Good Ship Literacy Book Mobile and the Treasure Chest Literacy Program featuring Captain Book. Photos by McKenzie Images. For more photos, visit www.encinitasadvocate.com.

Cheryl Curren, Lori Clark, Scott and Nancine Belfiore Hagner

Encinitas Mayor Kristin Gaspar, Chamber of Commerce CEO Bob Gattinella, Chamber Office Manager Mimi Gattinella Evelyn Weidner, Connie Rybicki

John and Kristi Cowan

Larry Marquardt, Miriam Rauch, Morris Pike (aka Captain Book), Kiwanis Lieutenant Governor Dave Geary, Bob Chase, Al Sundstrom (seated)

Kiwanians Relda Colvin and Becky Colvin collect gas donations for the Captain Bookmobile

Marc and Kerry Weiswasser, Rich and Luanne Weiswasser Juliann Pedersen, Marla Romero, Virginia Holt

Stella Kanterakis, headline entertainer and Encinitas Kiwanis President Patti Phillips

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Pianist Roberta Swedien to perform First Sunday Music Series: Peter Sprague at Encinitas Library

Spring Home/Garden Show runs March 4-6 at Fairgrounds

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Peter is considered one of the great jazz guitarists of our time. More than just his instrumental and improvisational prowess, he is a writer-composer of positively world-class abilities. Sunday, March 6, 2-3 p.m. Encinitas Library, 540 Cornish Drive. Free. 760-753-7376.

Concert: North Coast Symphony Orchestra March Musical Montage. The orchestra will perform Symphony No. 3 by Bizet, Danzas Fantasticas by Turina, Berceuse and Finale by Stravinsky, Trumpet Concerto in E by Hummel, Serenade No. 12 by Mozart and Romance for Bassoon and Orchestra by Elgar. Dan Swem, conductor. Sunday, March 6, 2:30 p.m. Seacoast Community Church, 1050 Regal Road. $10, $8 seniors/students/military, $25/family max. 760-753-3003.

La Paloma Theatre Now Showing: The Big Short, Brooklyn, Son of Saul, Rocky Horror Picture Show. Tickets: $10, $9 (cash only). 471 Coast Hwy. 101. 760-436-7469.

Renowned pianist Roberta Swedien brings her acclaimed recital series “The Music Room” to the Encinitas Library on March 11 at 7:30 p.m. Swedien’s concert is being presented by SWEA San Diego, the Swedish Women’s Education Association and a portion of the proceeds will go to fund their Swedish cultural projects. SWEA promotes Swedish Culture and Tradition. For tickets please go to: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ swedish-rhapsody-at-encinitas-librarytickets-21279235767. For more on Swedien, visit encinitasadvocate.com or see story in Feb. 26 issue.

Now in its 31th year, the Spring Home/Garden Show returns to Del Mar Fairgrounds for a three-day extravaganza March 4-6 of inspiring real “Garden Masters” landscapes (created exclusively for the show), hands-on demonstrations, hundreds of home-improvement products and services exhibitors, educational seminars, plant sales, and face-to-face consultations with top experts—all with the convenience of one-stop shopping for everything pertaining to home and garden, inside and outside. For more information, visit www.springhomegardenshow.com.

Two tribute bands — Abbey Road and Jumping Jack Flash — will perform in a “Beatles vs. Stones – A Musical Shoot Out” Friday, March 11, at 9 p.m. at The Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave, Solana Beach, 92075. Tickets may be purchased online at www.bellyup.com, by phone at 858-481-8140 or at the Belly Up box office. This show is for adults 21 and older.

Lois Brown Kelly, an attorney for 28 years specializing in litigation, has spent the past 15 years dealing with senior issues including elder abuse. On Friday, March 11, she will discuss the signs of elder abuse, when to recognize that it is happening and how people can report it. Her talk will also cover who the mandated reporters are and the resources available in San Diego County to help victims and their families. When and where: Friday, March 11,

Expert to speak on ‘Beatles vs. Stones — elder abuse and A Musical Shoot Out’ caregiver issues

1-2:30 p.m. San Elijo Campus of MiraCosta College, 3333 Manchester Ave, Cardiff, CA 92007, room 201. Free. Visit: lifesanelijo@gmail.com.

Pacific Ridge presents ‘Designing New Perspectives’ Pacific Ridge School invites Carlsbad families to “view the world through different lenses” during an evening event on Thursday, March 17. Celebrated engineering advocate Deanne Bell and world-renowned National Geographic photographer DeWitt Jones will inspire audiences with their passion and unique perspectives on innovation, engineering, design and photography. Deanne Bell is an engineer, television host, and the founder of FutureEngineers.org, a platform that hosts national invention challenges for students. Her TV hosting credits include PBS, CNBC, ESPN, Discovery Channel, National Geographic and DIY Network. Jones is one of America’s top professional photographers. Twenty years with National Geographic photographing stories around the globe has earned him the reputation as a world-class photojournalist. The March 17 event begins at 6:30 p.m., with a coffee and dessert reception to follow. Limited parking will be available on the Pacific Ridge School campus. Overflow parking and shuttles will be provided. Admission is free and open to the public. Reservations are required. For tickets, visit www.pacificridge.org/perspectives.

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The Spice Way holds Tea Party event

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he Spice Way in Encinitas held its first Tea Party event Feb. 21, which included over 60 types of tea and infusions to choose from. Patrons had the opportunity learn about a wide variety of teas, their health benefits and tips for brewing including: Black teas, Green teas, White teas, Rooibos, Herbal teas and Infusions. Tastings took place throughout the day with people being able to sample Turmeric Tea, Mint Flowering tea and Cherry Infusion. “It was wonderful to see how many people enjoyed the Turmeric tea and were surprised learn how easy it is to make it,” said owner Debbie Kornberg. “There are so many amazing health benefits of Turmeric and it is an excellent anti-inflammatory and has also been known to help prevent cancer cell growth.” A special highlight of the day was the Tea Ceremony that was held using Matcha, a powdered green tea.

Kornberg explained how the traditional tea ceremony is grounded in Japanese culture and strongly connected to Zen Buddhist traditions. Matcha tea was enjoyed by all present. Light samples were served showcasing other Spice Way products, including Tzatziki Dip, Hummus with Seasoning Mix and Belgium spiced cookies dipped in chocolate. Outside, kids were greeted by Alice from Wonderland and were able to decorate teapot vanilla cookies and enjoyed eating their delicious creations. For upcoming cooking classes and other events happenings at The Spice Way, visit www.thespiceway.com/sd . The Spice Way store is located at 260 N El Camino Real, Encinitas, CA 92024. (760) 634-9709. Photos by McKenzie Images. For photos online, visit www.encinitasadvocate.com.

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Debbie Kornberg measures green tea

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The Spice Way owner Debbie Kornberg

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Business Spotlight: Businesses to offer specials for La Jolla Nights event La Jolla Nights throughout the Village is back and better than ever! The first event of 2016 is just around the corner, 5-7 p.m. Friday, March 4, where you can expect some new businesses participating along with previous favorites. Here’s a look at just a few offering special La Jolla Nights promotions you won’t want to miss: • Jonty Jacobs Custom Biltong Shop, 1237 Prospect St., sells “The Thinking Man’s Jerky,” offering everything San Diego has been missing when it comes to South African goodies. Customers can purchase the best, imported snacks and drinks while also having their Biltong custom-cut. • Vanity Belle Beauty Boutique,1237 Prospect St., offers a variety of beauty services including makeup, eyelash extensions, hairstyle blowouts, coloring, cuts, facial waxing and professional makeup lessons. You can come and get dolled-up in the intimate boutique or staff can bring the glam to you in the comfort of your home or venue. “Our artists are the best in the industry and

provide superb customer service to every client.” • Puesto, 1026 Wall St., is known for its Mexico City-style tacos made with crispy melted cheese, house-made tortillas and from-scratch salsas, courtesy of Partner/Executive Chef Luisteen Gonzalez. Using locally sourced ingredients, unique dishes and vibrant interior design, Puesto provides a fresh, contemporary and approachable take on Mexican cuisine. For more information, visit eatpuesto.com or follow on social @eatpuesto. • Shepherd YMCA Firehouse, 7877 Herschel Ave., combines a historic location with state-of-the-art fitness equipment. It is the perfect health and wellness destination for those living and working in the Village. ymca.org/lajolla. • Enchanted Illuminations, 1264 Prospect St., is a family owned company dedicated to bringing creative ideas to customers by decorating with candles to produce elegant centerpieces of vibrant colors, and with themes for events.

FROM NATURE, A11 of Large Gardens Conference at the San Diego Botanic Garden in Encinitas. People have long known that they feel better when they spend time outdoors, Piacentini said, but now scientific studies have proved it. For example, a seminal study in the 1980s by Roger Ulrich showed that hospital patients recovering from gallbladder surgery improved significantly faster when their room had a view of nature compared to a brick wall. Not only are there health benefits, but patients and insurance companies can see

A scene from a previous La Jolla Nights event in the Village. • Café la Rue, casual bistro and bar at 1132 Prospect St. consists of the most delicious ménage à trois: Friends, Food and Wine. Experience handcrafted cocktails, premium libations and modern European cuisine by Executive Chef James Montejano. Don’t miss Café la Rue’s signature “Locals’ Hour,” dog-friendly patio, and new breakfast menu! • National Geographic Fine Art, 7979 Ivanhoe Ave., represents world-class photographers and the mission of the National Geographic

huge economic benefits from shorter hospital stays. “When you go to a hospital, some of those places can be really depressing,” Piacentini said. “Gardens can have a huge impact. We should look for opportunities to embrace that.” Studies also show that children exposed to nature learn faster and are more productive, he said. The beneficial powers of gardens were highlighted by a lengthy illustrated article called “Your Brain on Nature” published in the January issue of National Geographic magazine. Food, health, and even climate change

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Society: “We believe in the power of science, exploration and storytelling to change the world.” Behind every one of the iconic images is an amazing story. • Covo Home, 1298 Prospect St., is La Jolla’s new hot-spot for design-savvy tastemakers, providing an extraordinary collection of chic decor, vintage textiles and one-of-a-kind gifts from Tuscany, Barcelona, Bali and beyond. • Step into Häagen-Dazs, 1172 Prospect St., and indulge in

were among the ideas discussed at the Encinitas conference. “This has become a center here for some deep thinking about these subjects,” said Ari Novy, executive director of the United States Botanic Garden in Washington, D.C. Access to healthy food, where it comes from, and ways to prepare it are concepts ripe to be taught in places such as the San Diego Botanic Garden, Novy said. Many cities have embraced the idea of community gardens, small plots in urban areas where neighborhood residents can grow produce or flowers as a recreational activity. The annual directors conference is held at

irresistible creations made with premium ice cream and sorbet. • The Norma Kay store is known for fashionable, edgy and unique handcrafted jewelry. It now boasts Norma Kay’s very own luxury handbag line! Located adjacent to La Valencia, this boutique caters to the well-traveled, as well as the hometown La Jolla community. • We Olive and Wine Bar at 1158 Prospect St. is perched above La Jolla Cove, and features a balcony with stunning ocean and coastal views. It is the first We Olive and Wine Bar featuring California premium artisan wines, olive oil inspired tapas, craft beer and events with its Artisan Producers. Gourmet foods are offered every day. There will be complimentary tastings of the California Extra Virgin Olive Oils and vinegars. More information and updates at the La Jolla Nights Facebook page: facebook.com/lajollanights Business spotlights are developed through this newspaper’s advertising department in support of our advertisers.

a different botanical garden each year. The San Diego Botanic Garden, formerly known as Quail Botanical Gardens, is on 26.5 acres donated to San Diego County in 1957 by the Larabee family. It is open to the public from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Admission is $14 for adults, $10 for seniors, students and active military, $8 for children ages 3-12, and free for children 2 and younger. “It is an honor for San Diego Botanic Garden to have been selected as the location for this meeting,” said Julian Duval, president and CEO of the garden. ■ Phil Diehl is a writer for the San Diego Union-Tribune

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referred to as haemosiderin deposition or lipodermatosclerosis. Oftentimes, symptoms will be present for years before an actual ulcer develops. Treatment options The key is to treat this condition early on, which can reduce the chance of an ulcer. Vein ulcers are painful and debilitating, putting a person’s independence at risk as well. Waiting until an ulcer breaks out can take months or even years to heal, requiring ongoing special treatments and compression bandaging. There is even the risk that some ulcers will never heal in certain patients. Vein specialists can scan the leg veins to ﬁnd any valve problems and decide the best approach to take. In prevention, most treatments include the usual out-patient, minimally-invasive therapy used for varicose and spider veins, either foam sclerotherapy or laser. Because both are done in the ofﬁce,

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Dunn-Edwards Paints opens new store in Encinitas

unn-Edwards Paints hosted a grand opening event for its new Encinitas store location Feb. 24. This location has a complete line of architectural paint, painting supplies and equipment, free delivery services with no minimums, credit accounts and more. Dunn-Edwards Paints is located at 237-245 N. El Camino Real, Encinitas, (760) 479-6913. Dunn-Edwards is the one-stop paint shop for both contractors and do-it-yourselfers, offering everything a painter needs for projects large or small. For more information, visit www.dunnedwards.com. Photos by McKenzie Images. For more photos, visit www.encinitasadvocate.com.

Dunn Edwards Marketing VP Tim Bosveld, Kyle Crosie, Neil Patterson, store manager Todd Dupuis, Sales VP Monte Lewis

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Dunn-Edwards customers and guests were served lunch

Dunn-Edwards customers enjoyed a raffle

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EVENT BRIEFS Jefferson-Hemings descendant to address AAUW March 12 The members of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) invite the public to join them on Saturday, March 12, to hear guest speaker and member Mary Jefferson’s talk, “Sally, Thomas, Oprah, and Me: A Family Story.” The event will be held from 10 a.m. to noon at the Encinitas Community Center Ballroom, 1140 Oakcrest Park. Mary Jefferson, shown by DNA testing to be a direct descendant of Sally Hemings and President Thomas Jefferson, has appeared on the Oprah show and has spoken for the Thomas Jefferson Foundation at Monticello. The event is a joint Women’s History Month Event sponsored by the AAUW branches of Del Mar-Leucadia, Carlsbad-Oceanside-Vista, and Escondido-San Marcos. Guests will enjoy a Monticello-style breakfast buffet with breads, muffins, ham, fruit, and sweets. Tickets are $20 and the deadline for reservations is March 7. A reservation form can be found online at http://delmarleucadia-ca.aauw.net. For more information, contact AAUW Del Mar-Leucadia President Linda Quinby at 760-931-9789.

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San Dieguito River Valley Conservancy to hold Wax & Wine event The San Dieguito River Valley Conservancy is planning a 30th anniversary event, Wax & Wine, in partnership with the Knorr Candle Factory. The event is at the factory on Sunday, March 20, from 1 to 5 p.m. Knorr is located at 14906 Via de la Valle in Del Mar. Guests will savor gourmet bites from Jeremy’s on the Hill (located at the headwaters of the San Dieguito River in Wynola), Urban Kitchen Catering (featuring cuisine from Del Mar’s Cucina Enoteca), and Gaglione Brothers from Encinitas. Each of these purveyors chose two wines to pair with their dishes for guests to enjoy. Popular guitarist Bill Fleming will serenade guests as they stroll among the lush gardens of Knorr. Artisan David will show guests how to make their own beeswax candle to take home. Knorr is offering 15 percent off any Knorr Beeswax purchase at the Knorr Candle Shop. “Knorr Candles has been located next to the river valley for four generations and has seen its development over the years. We are excited to be partnering with the San Dieguito River Valley Conservancy so that we can continue preserving our precious open spaces for years to come,” said Nancy Knorr. Tickets are $50 and must be purchased online in advance at sdrvc.ejoinme.org/sdrvcwaxandwine Tickets are not available at the door. There will be plenty of on-site parking. Knorr Candle Factory: http://www.knorrbeeswax.com.

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR I support the Welcoming Communities Initiative Last week, as I watched the city council discuss the Welcoming Community topic, the saying...“Be the change you wish to see in the world” came to mind. Right now tolerance and compassion seem to be in short supply in many parts of the world, including here in the U.S. But thanks to Deputy Mayor Shaffer and Council members Kranz and Blakespear, Encinitas will set a better example. Navigating through the variety of programs and services already available can be a difficult task for anyone. The city is well positioned to be a clearing-house

for existing resources. Welcoming newcomers will foster better understanding and build a cohesive, vibrant city. Collaborating with other government agencies, social service providers and faith-based organizations will ultimately strengthen the entire community. What was proposed involves no commitment of new public funds or staff, but could attract donations from philanthropic organizations. What was proposed does involve a statement of values and leadership. A helping hand, a kind word, a smiling face...that’s the Encinitas way. Teresa Barth Cardiff-by-the-Sea

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FROM QUIET, A2 24. It also upset some people who have been in the forefront of the ongoing battle over Cardiff’s proposed part of the Coastal Rail Trail, a pedestrian-friendly corridor that’s going in along the North County Transit District rail line from San Diego to Oceanside. Plans call for fencing the rail corridor through Cardiff, which would eliminate popular — but technically illegal — crossing spots used by people to get from their homes to the beach. Rail trail proponents have suggested that adding a new official crossing spot at Montgomery might help satisfy people who don’t want the fence. But if the proposed crossing ends up increasing train horn noise in the area, it’s not going to be popular with neighbors, council members said. Several opponents of the trail plan agreed, saying they were already furious with the way the city has handled publicity related to the trail project. The news about train horns at Montgomery is only going to add fuel to the fire, they said. "It’s hard to be civil" given how poorly this project has been handled thus far, project opponent Julie Thunder told the council. Mayor Kristin Gaspar and Councilman Mark Muir, who opposed the rail trail route,

said Encinitas needs to look at its entire railroad corridor and do some long-term planning before backing individual rail crossing projects. Council members Catherine Blakespear, Tony Kranz and Lisa Shaffer, who have all backed the trail project, said the council needed to make a decision Feb. 24 on the Chesterfield engineering work because that crossing point is about to be overhauled by the San Diego Association of Governments as part of a railroad double-tracking project. Doing the engineering work now and having the quiet-zone improvements — special gates and other equipment — installed during the double-tracking construction makes sense given how many cars, bikes and pedestrians use the Chesterfield Drive crossing, they said. "Tonight, we’re talking about doing one thing good for the community," Shaffer said, adding that failing to move forward with the Chesterfield quiet-zone plans would be "foolish." The council ultimately voted 5-0 to order the Chesterfield engineering work and encouraged city employees to host a public meeting soon on the Montgomery Avenue crossing. -Henry is a freelance writer for the San Diego Union Tribune

following reports of drones flying near jets and airports. Commercial drone flights are banned, except for companies that obtain special exemptions. Given the proliferation of drones and a lack of federal manpower, the FAA has tasked local agencies with enforcement. But at this point, the Sheriff’s Department is prioritizing education over enforcement, according to Vickery. “It’s education, education, education. If we absolutely can’t get compliance and we’re talking about a really dangerous situation, they’d be subject to being arrested,” he said. Vickery is on a Sheriff’s panel that’s educating deputies on how to handle conflicts involving the unmanned aircraft. “Because this is such a new evolving field, we’re looking at the best course of action,” he said. The Sherriff’s Department doesn’t keep track of the number of drone conflicts, Vickery noted. California cities in recent months have gone beyond FAA restrictions. For instance, the Los Angeles City Council in October prohibited drones from flying within 25 feet of a person, among other rules. Violators could be punished with up to $1,000 in fines and six months in jail. In San Diego County, only Poway has limited drones. It banned drone flights in the city during emergencies to prevent the unmanned aerial vehicles from interfering with aircraft responding to a wildfire or disaster. The Encinitas City Council last summer requested a report on what power it has to regulate drones after several incidents in the city, but hasn’t taken up the matter

again. Resident John Herron has advocated for a city drone ordinance, including potential restrictions on commercial drones flying over parks and beaches. “It’s important for the city to enact an ordinance addressing drones, because law enforcement is very limited in what it can do,” said Herron, a commercial airline pilot. Encinitas attorney Michael Curran has a different take: The FAA and local jurisdictions currently lack the power to regulate drone operators. Curran argued FAA drone rules are based on internal policies that aren’t enforceable. That’s with the exception of a federal law targeting reckless and unsafe flights, he added. The FAA recently proposed new regulations that would pave the way for more drone operations, but they still need to go through the federal approval process. Until that’s finished, Curran said most drone rules aren’t enforceable. He also made the case that state and local governments can’t regulate drone flights because those rules would be preempted by the federal regulations in the works. Encinitas Lifeguard Capt. Larry Giles said he’s seen a big increase in drones over the last year. Lately, they’ve been out capturing video of surfers when the waves are big, he added. Many don’t bug people, but when they do, lifeguards politely ask the operator to pack up the drone. That is, if they can find the operator. Giles once had to tell someone to cease flying a drone because a helicopter was due to land at the Moonlight Beach helipad. “If they’re a direct threat to public safety we can tell them to stop,” Giles said. “Otherwise there’s not much else we’re going to be able to say or do.”

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www.encinitasadvocate.com FROM AWARD, A6 their situation and attempt to bring peace back into their lives. Amy also works with military victims of PTSD. These warriors may need to enter a live-in treatment program but don’t because they don’t have someone to leave their comforting pets. The Healing Species program is based on the concept that compassion reduces violence. It works with the children of domestic violence cases, as well as other at-risk kids. Healing Species teaches the necessary life skills to become healthy and happy members of society. The format is used across the country, but this is the first time it’s been implemented in Southern California. Healing Species

FROM SCHOLARSHIP, A9 92007, or hand delivered to the Cardiff Library at 2081 Newcastle Avenue in Cardiff. All applications, with all supporting documentation, must be received not later than May 2, 2016, at 6 p.m. at the Cardiff-by-the-Sea Library. A panel of judges selected from the community will evaluate the applications,

FROM DUVAL, A4 Supervisor Dave Roberts, we will finally be able to establish a horticulture staff support facility allowing staff to vacate our historic Larabee House and the Lawn House. These two major features in the Garden will then be turned into experiences the visitors will enjoy. We have also been very successful raising over 80 percent toward a $5.3 million goal to build the Dickinson Family Education Conservatory next to the very popular Hamilton Children’s Garden. This will be a unique environment designed to be an educational meeting place that will also include a unique environment for truly tropical plants. There will also be a teaching kitchen aimed particularly to help children establish healthy eating habits. These projects will take the next couple of

FROM MAYOR, A1 Currently, there’s an environmentally focused, liberal-leaning council majority made up of Blakespear, Tony Kranz and Lisa Shaffer. Gaspar and Councilman Mark Muir are viewed as more conservative and tend to disagree with the other councilmembers on high-profile issues. Kranz said over the phone this week said that he confirmed at Blakespear’s party that he’s vying for a council seat again. Elected in 2012, Kranz stated he’s seeking a second term to continue work on a number of important city projects, including the transformation of the Pacific View property into a community arts center. He was a major proponent of the city buying the site from the Encinitas Union School District for $10 million. Kranz also said he’d like to play a role in the city’s circulation element, a

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intercepts the cycle of violence and teachers children and adults how to rise above hate-for-hate, violence, and poverty. Sougias proclaimed “The Rotary Club of Encinitas presents its 2016 Peacemaker Award to Amy Silveira in recognition for her efforts to restore peace to families in our community, restore peace of mind to our veterans, and help kids break out of the cycle of violence.” For more information about the Rotary Club of Encinitas visit www.encinitasrotary.com or call Robert Blumberg at 760-846-2738. To learn more about the Animal Safehouse and Healing Species programs visit Rancho Coastal Humane Society at 389 Requeza Street in Encinitas or log on to www.sdpets.org. essays, and supporting materials, and will select the top five candidates, who will be notified by May 31, 2016. The scholarships will be presented by the Friends of the Cardiff-by-the-Sea Library on June 4 at the library. For further information or questions, contact Jenny Paschall, scholarship chair, at cardifflibrary92007@yahoo.com, 760-815-5602, or jennypas@att.net. years to complete. We also want to add an Eastern Mediterranean garden project in collaboration with the Jerusalem Botanical Garden, our sister public garden. We only have very basic concepts for this garden addition at this time but I would like to see it have a theme of peace, while representing the flora and culture of this troubled area of the world. Lots to keep us busy. What is your motto or philosophy of life? I don’t really have verbiage to express my motto or philosophy of life but I have always been able to feel it. I have always been very fortunate to be involved professionally with sharing, inspiring and encouraging stewardship of the things I love which are all the amazing life forms we humans are part of on earth.

blueprint for vehicle, bike and pedestrian travel. "I would like to be a leader in that process," Kranz said. Blakespear and Kranz have endorsed each other, and Blakespear said she’s backing council candidate Tasha Boerner Horvath, who is currently on the Encinitas Planning Commission and announced her campaign last fall. Kranz said he’ll wait until the council candidate field is finalized before endorsing, but expects to support Horvath. Horvath has advocated for safer streets to schools, as well as improved infrastructure and traffic flow. Muir this week said he’s leaning toward running for a council seat, and that he’ll likely announce a decision sometime this month or in April. Muir said if he runs, he wants to focus on quality of life issues such as infrastructure and improving downtown Encinitas.

"I want to maintain the quality of life we have in Encinitas," said Muir, who was elected to the council in 2012. He added that he enjoys working with Blakespear and Kranz, but has some fundamental differences with them on certain issues. He cited his opposition to the council majority recently moving forward with city initiatives aimed at embracing refugees and immigrants, stating the council should focus on local issues. Muir said he’s considering a council seat instead of the mayor spot since he’s in line to already take on a major leadership position this year — chairman of the San Diego County Water Authority Board. Currently, he’s vice chairman of the board. Shaffer has stated she won’t seek reelection. Look for candidate profiles in the Encinitas Advocate closer to the election.

OPEN HOUSES CARMEL VALLEY $619,000 3BD / 2.5BA

3721 Caminito Carmel Landing Connie Cannon, Coastal Premiere Properties

Sat & Sun 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. 858-354-5538

$899,000 - $929,000 4BD / 3BA

4475 Exbury Court Remy Simon, Coldwell Banker

Sat & Sun 1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. 858-382-7489

$919,000 - $930,000 4BD / 3BA

4176 Calle Isabelino Wesley Royal, Coldwell Banker

Sat & Sun 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. 858-663-5134

$988,000 5BD / 4BA

5851 Cape Jewels Trail Charles & Farryl Moore, Coldwell Banker

$988,000 4BD / 3.5BA

13572 Tierra Vista Circle Dan Conway, Paciﬁc Sotheby’s Int’l Realty

$988,800 4BD / 3BA

13556 Lopelia Meadows Pl Devon Boulon, Coldwell Banker

$997,650 4BD / 3BA

13953 Baileyana Dan Conway, Paciﬁc Sotheby’s Int’l Realty

Sat & Sun 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. 858-243-5278

$1,102,525 5BD / 4BA

6722 Azul Luna Way Dan Conway, Paciﬁc Sotheby’s Int’l Realty

Sat & Sun 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. 858-243-5278

$1,249,000 4BD / 4BA

5433 Shannon Ridge Lane Sat & Sun 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Amy Green, Coastal Premier/Hosts: K. & D. Cummins 858-755-HOME

$1,255,000 4BD / 3BA

5240 Quaker Hill Lane Sat & Sun 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Kimberly Twomey, Coldwell Banker/Host: S. Gavranian 858-245-9490

$1,299,000 5BD / 4BA

4632 Calle Mar De Armonia Charles & Farryl Moore, Coldwell Banker

Sat & Sun 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. 858-395-7525

$1,599,000 5BD / 5.5BA

4451 Philbrook Sq Charles & Farryl Moore, Coldwell Banker

Sat & Sun 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. 858-395-7525

$1,798,888 5BD / 4.5BA

10741 Cherry Hill Dr Charles & Farryl Moore, Coldwell Banker

Sun 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. 858-395-7525

$2,499,000 4BD / 4.5BA

13466 Landfair Rd Charles & Farryl Moore, Coldwell Banker

Sat 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. 858-395-7525

$2,700,000 5BD / 5.5BA

3811 Rancho La Bella Dan Conway, Paciﬁc Sotheby’s Int’l Realty

Sun 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. 858-395-7525 Sat & Sun 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. 858-243-5278 Sat & Sun 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. 858-335-2008

Sat & Sun 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. 858-243-5278

DEL MAR $1,320,000 3BD / 2.5BA

12746 Via Borgia Connie Cannon, Coastal Premiere Properties

$1,475,000 5BD / 3.5BA

3423 Caminito Santa Fe Downs Virginia Braun, Surterre Properties

$1,998,000 4BD / 4BA

14820 De La Valle Place Sat 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Bob Angello, Willis Allen Real Estate/Host: Adam Foley 858-755-9100

$2,099,000 4BD / 3BA

14074 Mercado Drive Jennifer Anderson, Willis Allen Real Estate

$1,995,000 5BD / 5.5BA

ENCINITAS

1337 Skyros Way Becky Campbell, Paciﬁc Sotheby’s Int’l Realty

Sat 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. 858-354-5538 Sat & Sun 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. 949-290-8608

Sun 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. 858-524-3077 Sun 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. 858-449-2027

RANCHO SANTA FE $1,699,000 - $1,799,000 8049 Run of the Knolls - Santaluz 4BD / 3.5BA Gloria Shepard & Kathy Lysaught, Coldwell Banker

Sun 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. 619-417-5564

$1,995,000 4BD / 3BA

Sun 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. 858-335-7700

6727 Las Colinas Janet Lawless Christ, Coldwell Banker

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