The Osider Magazine | Volume 2 Issue 1 (January / February 2015) by The Osider Magazine

JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2015

HOW OCEANSIDE STREET SIGNS GOT THEIR NAMES

THINGS YOU DIDN’T KNOW ABOUT

THE OCEANSIDE INDUSTRIAL PARK

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VOL 2 ISSUE 1

JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2015

DEPARTMENTS 6 SET IN STONE • Thank you Fiesta Mexicana! 11 COASTAL EXPOSURE • Photography by Jonathan Hoover, Zach Cordner and Lorenzo Mendenez 16 OCEANSIDE’S FINEST • Dr. Chris K. Guerin, M.D. Tri-City Medical Center’s finest

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18 HIDDEN GEMS • Kona Hut 20 ACTIVE O • Baja Body Athletic Club 22 GREEN O • Gift and Brew Tour 26 THE ARTS • Art Walk LOCAL BUSINESS 42 Flowers by Azalea 44 Ford Signs LOCAL RETAILER 46 Upcycled Home and Garden 47 Royalie RESTAURANT REVIEW 48 Coastal • Masters Kitchen & Cocktail 50 Valley • Carlito’s Chicken 52 Inland • Enzo’s BBQ HOMEGROWN 54 Ameret Reed COMMUNITY 56 OUSD Kids First Program Restaurant And Bar Guide 58 The Osider guide to all the best bars and eateries in town Fast Forward To Yesterday 61 Mission Avenue and Horne Street

FEATURES 26 Ten Things You Didn’t Know About The Oceanside Industrial Park. Find out the history of the epicenter of commerce in the valley. 34 El Corazon Park Soccer fields of dreams and more. 38 What’s In A Name? How the street signs got their names.

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SET IN STONE

A WORD FROM THE PUBLISHER The word “community” means a lot of things to a lot of different people—a group that lives in the same area, people with common goals that band together to make those goals happen, and caring for one another’s well-being. It also means helping to create a positive environment for our families today and in the future. Here at The Osider, we recently got a taste of that community effort. We received a letter in the mail from Fiesta Mexicana stating that they are very proud of Oceanside and that The Osider is doing a great job showcasing all that our humble city has to offer. The 6 THEOSIDER.COM

letter also contained a check and a note stating that the amount wasn’t much, but it was a donation to help ensure that The Osider continue to grow and prosper. As they say, one good deed deserves another—we cashed that check, went straight back to Fiesta Mexicana, and spent the amount on a great meal for our staff. It wasn’t meant to spoil ourselves, but to also give back to our community—just as they had given to us. Oceanside and its community never cease to amaze us, and efforts like this make our fire burn brighter than ever on our quest to

keep telling all of its amazing stories. In this issue, we’ll be shedding the light on how our beloved streets got their names, covering the progress of the El Corazon facility, and 10 things you didn’t know the Ocean side Industrial Park. Cheers to a great year in the best city in the world—Oceanside.

Jamey Stone Publisher

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JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2015 PUBLISHER

Jamey Stone/Publisher/Co-Founder stone@theosider.com EDITORIAL

Zach Cordner/Creative Director/Co-Founder zach@theosider.com Aaron Schmidt/Editorial Director aaron@theosider.com Dwayne Carter/Design Director dwayne@theosider.com Courtney Barnett/Online Content Director courtney@theosider.com MARKETING/ADVERTISING

Louie Hayward/Business Development/Co-Founder hayward@theosider.com Nolan Woodrell/Advertising Sales nolan@theosider.com CONTRIBUTORS

Nino “Neens” Camillo, Christopher Donez, Alondra Figueroa, Brooks Fritz, Kristi Hawthorne, Eric Klier, Elizabeth Schwartze, Alicia Stone, JT Rhoades, Promise Yee, Cory Villanueva, Jacinto Alvarez SPECIAL THANKS

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COASTAL EXPOSURES A rare Orca sighting off the coast last Fall. Photography by OPD Officer Jonathan Hoover

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COASTAL EXPOSURES Illuminated sailboats float by during this past year’s Harbor Lights Festival. Photography by Zach Cordner

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COASTAL EXPOSURES The first sign of wintertime in Oceanside is when the lifeguards begin stacking the lifeguard towers together until they move them down by the harbor. Photography by Lorenzo Menendez

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Oceanside’s finest

DR. CHRIS K. GUERIN, M.D. WORDS: LOUIE HAYWARD PHOTOS: ZACH CORDNER

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DR. CHRIS K. GUERIN is a prominent physician at Tri-City Medical Center who’s a master in his field of Endocrinology. It’s a true blessing for Oceanside and its citizens to have Dr. Guerin to call it’s own.

Can you explain what do you feel your main role is in your profession? My primary focus is to help the individual patient lead a healthier and more fulfilling life. During my 32 years as an Endocrinologist, I have seen many new advances in how we diagnose and treat patients with Diabetes, Osteoporosis, Thyroid diseases, and a host of less common, but still crucially important, problems related to hormonal disorders. The Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN, where I completed my training, stressed a “holistic” approach in patient treatment even before this term became popular, and this has been ingrained in me ever since. What’s the most common condition people come in to see you for? Diabetes Mellitus is probably the most common condition people see me for. Most people don’t realize the multitude of ways this disease presents, or that there are now hundreds of permutations available for treatment. When I started my practice in the early eighties, insulin and sulfonylurea were the only medications available. Now there are over a dozen classes of oral agents, and at least an equal number of injectable agents, all of which deliver vastly better control of this disease. Despite these newer and easier methods of monitoring and controlling Diabetes, treatment still requires direct effort by patients to avoid long-term complications. I’ve always enjoyed education, and with this, the challenge of determining the most effective ways to engage patients in their own active management of a disease, which, in its early stages, may not cause them to feel “sick”

in ways they might expect. Diabetes is an insidious disease with serious long-term consequences if patients do not maintain an active role in their own treatment, and this requires patient motivation. What’s the most rare, and/or most unusual diagnosis you’ve had, and were you able to help? Over the course of 30-plus years, I’ve been privileged to work up and manage a whole myriad number of disorders from A to Z (Acromegaly to Zollinger Ellison syndrome!). I think one of the most rewarding was a patient who had seen a number of excellent doctors. She insisted that she was simply depressed. When she came to me, I realized that she hadn’t been checked for Hypercortisolism (Cushing’s Syndrome). We ran tests, which confirmed that diagnosis—she had Pituitary surgery, and was eventually cured. Unfortunately, not all rare diagnoses are that easy to make. What do you think is your biggest challenge and your greatest reward? My biggest challenge and my greatest reward are intertwined. My greatest reward came recently, when I was given the honor of being elected President of California American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists—we’re the largest chapter in the nation, with over 500 members. My biggest challenge is that, while 500 might sound like a large number, there’s a severe shortage of clinical endocrinologists in California, and this is expected to worsen in coming years. Many older Endocrinologists are retiring early, in frustration over what they feel is an increasing, inappropriate intrusion of

bureaucracy on their practice of medicine. These days, about one-third of a provider’s available practice time must be dedicated to compliance with new government and insurance mandates. While these mandates were well intentioned, and may eventually become beneficial, the collective effect of this new workload is a counter-productive reduction in time available for actual patient contact and treatment—the time necessary for helping patients develop and maintain optimal management of their condition has also become compromised. Many Endocrinologists are also frustrated by a lack of access to some of the exciting therapies, medications, and devices which in the long-term can ultimately decrease both the cost and complication of patient care. Outside of your profession, do you have any other hobbies and/or interests and is there anything you’d like people to know about you? I believe in practicing what I preach. I’m an avid windsurfer, mountain biker, runner, and have been practicing yoga. I feel a mostly plant based diet would do wonders in the fight against obesity and improve the environment. The fact that a billion people on this planet are starving to death, while another billion people are getting heart disease, cancers, and diabetes due to overconsumption—is a tragedy. On a personal level, my wife and two children are even more important than my life’s work in Endocrinology. I’m so fortunate to work and live in Oceanside and North County.

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HIDDEN GEM

THE KONA HUT WORDS: ERIC KLIER PHOTOS: JT RHOADES

Located where Vista Way and the historic 101 meet in Oceanside, you can share the warm atmosphere and tasty offerings of the Kona Hut coffee shop with locals and visitors, alike. First opened in 1997 by the original owner, the current Kona Hut really began when Stephen Escamilla and his wife took over in 1999, and began to fill it with the surf culture and “Hawaiiana” that imbue its walls today. A longtime Oceanside resident and surf enthusiast, Stephen’s relaxed, “aloha” style is part of the coffee shop’s atmosphere, and has made it a favorite local meeting spot for the neighborhood. It’s a friendly and convenient place for patrons of all ages, and is also very pet welcoming—the Kona Hut offers doggie treats and water dishes for the four-legged crew. All of the usual coffee drinks and flavors are available, along with all the very popular breakfast sandwiches and pastries. For the non-coffee folks, there’re also smoothies, fruit drinks and juices, and a great selection of teas. Open from six am to noon, this spot is one of those little hidden gems of Oceanside. Longtime employee at the Hut, Tammy Stepp recently took over the reins from Stephen and the transfer has been a happy and smooth one for the owners and patrons. Keeping true to the legacy of the Kona Hut has been easy for Tammy, who definitely shares the same 18 THEOSIDER.COM

Tammy Stepp and Stephen Escamilla

infectious positivity that Stephen has—which is the foundation of this really great local business. The Kona Hut has definitely connected with the community, as everyone who enters is considered a friend. There’re many local groups that meet regularly to discuss city plans, sports, local news, and of course, the surf! As a popular stop on the way to the beaches, you’ll always find a surfer or two

discussing the waves there. The Kona Hut is a welcome staple of the Oceanside community that’ll be here for many generations to come. Stop in soon to say hi to Stephen and Tammy at this fun, family and pet-friendly coffee shop! THE KONA HUT 940 S. Freeman St. (760) 757-7873

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WORDS: ALICIA STONE PHOTOS: ZACH CORDNER

After corresponding with Jonathan Graves, the owner and founder of Baja Body, we can’t help but feel that although he didn’t grow up in Oceanside—he definitely has a love and respect for our city just as loyal as if he was born here. Raised in the East Village of NYC, he finds many similarities in our “oasis of eclectic multi-cultural mix of people in a part of California that’s surrounded by beach towns where everything looks and feels the same.” “I’m also from a neighborhood that underwent drastic change due to the power of community. We see that happening here in Oceanside and we want to be a part of that,” said Jonathan. Jonathan and wife Nicole originally headed west and then south, where they settled in the Cabo San Lucas area of Mexico. There they developed the Beach X Fit Program and unique Sand Training fitness classes. A certified Exercise Physiologist, Jonathan has been a competitive athlete most of his life, playing semi and professional baseball. It was during that time he discovered the value of Sand Training. What was once available exclusively to elite athletes is now accessible indoors to all

of their members. Sand Training supports all levels of fitness, provides lower injury risk, recruits more muscle fibers, burns about 50% more calories, and offers a low-impact area to rehab an injury or a quicker recovery from an intense workout. Located on Coast Highway, the Baja Body Athletic Club offers over 50 fun and challenging classes a week. Personal training, nutritional information, and several different memberships are designed around each individual’s needs. Said Jonathan: ”We immediately saw Oceanside as a perfect fit for our business as there are so many residents with active-lifestyles. We wanted to bring Oceanside a local gym they could call their own, especially the South “O” and the “West of the 5” community. Giving them a space to workout without dealing with traffic, parking, and other inconveniences that occur East of the 5 was our goal. I believe Oceanside is the hottest place in North County, largely due to the cool, young new businesses. There’s also a laid-back viewpoint and grittiness that’ll always remain here. You have to ‘want’ to live in Oceanside.” And we couldn’t agree more.

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Owners Jonathan and wife Nicole with their son, Shea.

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GREEN OCEANSIDE’S GREEN HOLIDAY GIFT AND BREW TOUR A GREAT EVENT FOR AN EVEN GREATER CAUSE. WORDS: AARON SCHMIDT PHOTOS: ZACH CORDNER

Last December, Green Oceanside (an env ironmental program established in 2009 that’s geared towards educating residents, businesses, and visitors about having a “zero waste” effect on our local community) hosted a fun Holiday event that included looking at amazing locally made gifts and sampling local craft brews. How awesome is that! An amazingly diverse and large crowd of people squeezed onto two double decker buses on a crisp Saturday afternoon and we were on our way to fun, excitement, and saving the local environment. This is Green Oceanside’s first inaugural tour and they provided tour-goers with the best possible experience as they educated us on our bus ride on the importance of Zero Waste effect. First stop was Legacy Brewing, ironically located in the old building that housed TransWorld Media (where I got my 22 THEOSIDER.COM

first start in publishing and pretty much everyone else on The Osider’s staff). Each stop, we were allotted an hour and a half time to taste the spoils of our journey. Everyone enjoyed Legacy’s local brews on tap and the Flying Pig provided food. The owner, Roddy Browning, was happily serving pulled pork and mac and cheese. Super delicious, to say the least! Thanks, Roddy! Our second stop was at Bagby Brewing, and after disembarking the buses, our huge crowd quickly filled up inside. It’s literally the most spacious tavern in town—so much room you can get lost in there. We sampled amazing brews on tap and ate some more wonderful food items like the butternut squash soup that filled our bellies to the hilt. The gifts on display there were mostly all vintage women’s clothing and accessories— the lady-folk were really eating it up!

Stop number three on the Green Holiday Gift and Brew tour was located at the Surf Side Taproom. The ride there was an extra bonus as our double decker bus won a trivia game to get extra drink tickets. Score! With great beer on tap and a great vibe, complete with vintage item booths set up with affordable gifts (local artist Ugie had some really cool art on display—all made from recycled surfboards.), this stop was undoubtedly the most fun stop on our journey because everyone was pretty buzzed by this point, and unfortunately it was the last stop—our crew didn’t want the tour to end. As a parting gift, everyone received his or her own composting box to get started on their own Zero Waste initiative at home. Overall, everyone had a blast and we all left with a great environmental message stamped into our brains. Knowledge is power!

Green Oceanside’s Colleen Foster is one of the masterminds behind the Green Holiday Gift and Brew tour. Read on as she offers us some valuable insight behind the tour and the city’s Zero Waste Plan:

Green Oceanside’s Colleen Foster, center.

How do you see the Gift and Brew tour benefits the City of Oceanside? Our City’s Zero Waste Plan, which was adopted in 2012, identifies promoting re-use as a major objective towards achieving a 75% to 90% diversion from landfill goal by 2020. The Gift and Brew event is an inaugural step in achieving and developing a City-wide re-use collaborative that’ll foster greater marketing and partnership opportunities for local businesses, restaurants, and non-profits that are committed to improving re-use distribution and commerce for our environment. The word “re-use” is oftentimes overlooked as a means to reduce waste going to our landfill, where in fact, it represents a significant savings in natural resources—and up to $2,000,000 of potential Oceanside based revenue and jobs. Events like Gift and Brew make it fun and engaging to support the reuse market as a means to save valuable resources within our local community, economy, and planet. And what are the plans going forward? We hope to bring more diverse events similar to the Gift and Brew Tour to our community on a regular basis that not only speaks to the environmental issues at hand, but is also enticing to all diverse populations within our community and North County. We want people to play, live, and work in Oceanside—and to further identify their activities and efforts as being a part of the overall Green Oceanside Zero Waste community campaign.

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COMMUNITY EVENTS CALENDAR HARRAH’S SHUTTLE BUS OCEANSIDE AM/PM Pick up: 9:10am & 1:10pm Mission Plaza by the Post Office (Los Arbolitos Blvd.) Resort Departure to Oceanside: 3:15pm & 7pm Must be 21 years old and you’ll need a Total Rewards card. Bus operates every Thursday-Sunday.

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FRIDAY Masters of Illusion @ Harrah’s First Friday: Oceanside Art Walk

1 6th – Industry Night @ Mission Bar And Grill

1st & Dive @ Harrah’s 10am

Farmer’s Market 9am-1pm

Western Surfing Association Championships @ Oceanside Harbor, South Harbor Jetty

Masters of Illusion @ Harrah’s

Trains for Kids @ Heritage Park 10am-3pm

Sunset Market 5-9pm

Industry Night @ Mission Bar And Grill

1st & Dive @ Harrah’s 10am

8 Farmer’s Market 9am-1pm

SATURDAY Beach Cleanup @ Northside Oceanside Pier 9am -11am

5th Annual Polynesian All American Bowl @ OHS 1pm

Masters of Illusion @ Harrah’s

Dive Day Club @ Harrah’s 12pm

Sunset Market 5-9pm

1st & Dive @ Harrah’s 10am

MLK DAY

Industry Night @ Mission Bar And Grill

Car Show @ LTH

15 Farmer’s Market 9am-1pm Sunset Market 5-9pm

1st & Dive @ Harrah’s 10am

Industry Night @ Mission Bar And Grill

Cirque Ziva @ Harrahs

Cirque Ziva @ Harrahs Trains for Kids @ Heritage Park 10am-3pm

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FEBRUARY 2015 SUNDAY The Big Game @ Harrah’s

MONDAY GROUNDHOG DAY

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Industry Night @ Mission Bar And Grill

THURSDAY Farmer’s Market 9am-1pm

FRIDAY First Friday: Oceanside Art Walk

Sunset Market 5-9pm

Free Family Art Day @ OMA 1pm

Industry Night @ Mission Bar And Grill

SATURDAY Beach CleanUp @ Oceanside Pier 9am11am

7 Valentine’s Day Gladys Knight @ Harrahs

LINCOLN’S BIRTHDAY

Trains for Kids @ Heritage Park 10am-3pm

Mardi Gras Brunch @ OMA 10am

WASHINGTON’S BIRTHDAY

Industry Night @ Mission Bar And Grill

Car Show @ LTH

Farmer’s Market 9am-1pm

Sunset Market 5-9pm

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Supperclub Artist Project: Educate @ HSCC Gallery 6pm

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THE ARTS

OCEANSIDE ART WALK THE FIRST FRIDAY IS THE BEST FRIDAY OF THE MONTH

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WORDS: ELIZABETH SCHWARTZE PHOTOS: ZACH CORDNER

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The first Friday of the month will never be the same again for Oceanside, thanks to the timely creation of Oceanside Art Walk. Art is alive in Oceanside, and the best way to experience Oceanside’s vibrant art community is to head downtown near Artist’s Alley from 6pm-9pm on the first Friday of each month to participate in a community-friendly, all-ages welcome, FREE event. Each first Friday, designated artists display their artwork at participating businesses. You’ll find music and performances scattered amongst the venues and a wide variety of art genres at Art Walk. Participants will never experience the same Art Walk because, each month, the art dynamic changes with a fresh roster of participating businesses and artists. Art Walk offers another great way to enjoy downtown—simply park near Artist’s Alley, grab a complimentary walking guide, stroll, listen to music, peruse local businesses, and enjoy art! Art Walk’s inaugural event took place on August 1, 2014 with a reception of

2,000-plus visitors, 18 venues, and over 60 artists. Momentum continues to build each month as Oceanside Art Walk gains popularity that’s in-step with the thriving downtown Oceanside business district. Rain or shine, Art Walk takes place. The organizers know that, in time, this homegrown event will build itself into a premiere status for local events. Oceanside Art Walk was created by a collaboration and vision of local art, business, community, and civic organizations that form Oceanside Cultural Consortium. Their goal is to enhance awareness of local art and artists and showcase the authentic culture of art in Oceanside while also contributing to Oceanside’s economy and quality of life. The art Oceanside creates is unique, raw, and completely captures the spirit of our beloved city-by-the-sea. According to Ms. Poellnitz, the best way to support Oceanside’s burgeoning arts community is to always remember: “Every first Friday is Art Walk. Support art in your community and attend. Art lives here, too!”

“Everybody wants this! We’re waking up a sleeping giant.” —Dinah Poellnitz, Hill Street Country Club, Art Walk Co-Founder

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The Oceanside Industrial Park was founded in 1955, the same year Disneyland opened. Marc Josepho and his brother Roy, (pictured left to right) purchased the farmland from Walt Johnson—who was the fire chief at the time. They saw it as “the path of progress.” As Oceanside was growing, businesses would soon need to expand into the area. Marc and Roy continue to be involved with the park to this day.

THINGS YOU DIDN’T KNOW ABOUT THE OCEANSIDE INDUSTRIAL PARK

WORDS: LOUIE HAYWARD

Before Highway 76, the main throughway heading east and west in Oceanside was Mission Avenue. Along this busy street lies an industrial park that many businesses call home. For 60 years, the park’s been an integral piece for many companies—some of them even reaching worldwide recognition. Here are our 10 things you didn’t know about The Oceanside Industrial Park.

Jim Smith, Mark Parkinson, and Bobby Hight are the park’s maintenance crew and also its ambassadors. Jim was hired back in 1975 at the age of eighteen, Mark was hired in 1987, and Bobby was hired in 2008. They all three keep things working and are the heartbeat of the park.

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The Oceanside Surf Design District began in 2014 and is considered to be one of the largest hubs on the West Coast (and possibly in the nation) for surfboard designers, shapers, glassing, as well as body boards, apparel, and footwear.

The Ocean Pacific clothing company started in the industrial park in the early 70s. Volcom had their first line of clothing made at The Sewing Factory (now closed). Ashworth apparel was manufactured also at The Sewing Factory. Rip Curl wetsuits from Australia first leased a building in The Industrial Park in the late 80s.

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In 1980, the valley was flooded out prior to the creation of the channel. The aerial image is of the Oceanside Airport and Deutsch plant during that flood.

Larry Balma started Tracker Trucks in 1975. After moving to the valley in 1986, Tracker would become one of the leading skateboard truck companies in the world. Larry was influential in creating TransWorld SKATEboarding magazine (also located in the valley). Tracker made its home at the industrial park in the old ISI Building.

Prior to the development of the industrial park, Joe Lopez (pictured on the tractor) farmed the whole valley from the 50s until well after the turn of the century. He mainly grew Chile peppers, Lima beans, and lettuce.

The Oceanside Airport was once located on the south side of highway 76 near Ecology Auto Wrecking. In the 1950s, Marc and Roy donated land worth $100,000 to the City of Oceanside for the new airport, which opened in 1962.

A few local businesses got their start in the park and consider it home. Companies such as Oceanside Engineering and Manufacturing, Ceramic Tile supply, Lamb Screen Printing, Best Mattress, Mobil Trends, Kennedyʼs (Pictured), DG Motor Sports, Lens Auto Body, Zukerʼs Lures, Custom X Bodyboards, Stamped Concrete, Chemistry Surfboards, Epoxy Pro Surfboards, and Custom Cycles.

TransWorld Media (SKATEboarding, SURF, SNOWboarding, and MOTO cross magazines, etc.) called the park home for 25 years.

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5 and 18, providing year-round programs for character development, academic support, mentoring, as well as physical fitness and recreation. These programs have a proven track record of making a difference in the lives of youth, including at-risk youth. The Club also has a history of providing outreach to at-risk youth from high crime neighborhoods to become involved in club activities. BGCO has grown exponentially, from a single club site serving 250 youth, to 9 sites serving 1,400 members on a daily basis. While BGCO is most well-known for providing services to the community's youth, we also have a unique and groundbreaking program, Real Options for Adults with Disabilities (R.O.A.D.’s). Established in 2012, in partnership with the San Diego Regional Center, the mission of the R.O.A.D.’s program is to enhance the quality of life for persons with developmental disabilities by creating options

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which foster individual growth in all areas of their lives.

This full-day program works to ensure that, with adequate support, a person with a disability can be an active and productive individual within their community and can learn to make appropriate lifestyle choices; develop communication, social, and vocational skills; and explore life’s challenges through the skills that they learn. Program activities include performing arts, Zumba and yoga, cooking classes, money management and safety awareness.

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BGCO has implemented a Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math (STEAM) program, Full STEAM Ahead, throughout the organization. The curriculum is designed to ensure each member’s development and to help them develop a greater interest and appreciation for the world of science, technology, engineering, art and math and its relation to real world applications and careers. STEAM activities are woven throughout the tapestry of the organization, through project based and disguised learning.

environment where youth can learn and thrive.

We pride ourselves on employing high caliber, professional staff, including certificated teachers, who share their talents, skills and love of learning with our members. The successes the Club has experienced are many; The organization has embraced the lives saved countless.” project-based learning (PBL) and uses this approach in all STEAM activities. The core idea of project-based learning is that modern day problems capture students' interest and provoke serious thinking as the students acquire and apply new knowledge in a problem-solving context.

By providing a rigorous STEAM program, the benefits are many: youth who are safe, engaged and off of the streets; youth who have the skills necessary to compete in the global marketplace; and youth who can According to Jodi Diamond, think critically and problem CEO, “the Club offers something different: not merely an after solve effectively. school program that hosts activities, but a safe supportive

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“BGCO works to ensure that every child who comes through the Club doors has what they need to ensure on-time graduation with a plan for the future,” says Diamond.

our doors. He didn’t want to do his homework and we had to really push him to reach his potential,” relates Diamond. He graduated from OHS in 2012. Now he’s working toward his goal of becoming a chef. “Helping our members find their passion and helping them engage in new activities is what it’s all about,” said Diamond. Jorge credits BGCO with helping him stay on track, ensure his graduation from high school and reach his dream of attending culinary school.

We want to save kids like Jesus, who found us after being incarcerated twice in his young life and is now involved in our teen leadership programs. Or like Ilona who came to this country from Chechnya not knowing any English and is now a scholar/athlete at El Camino High School and is the BGCO Youth of the Year, a two-time winner! I remember the first day that Jorge walked through

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Jorge, currently enrolled in San Diego Culinary and Bakershop Academy, recently returned to the Club to share his love of cooking with Club youth. Bringing all the ingredients and cooking supplies himself, he taught them how to make chocolate soufflés.

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BGCO has a number of wonderful partners within the Community—MiraCosta College, Genentech, Tri-City Medical Center, Vista Community Clinic, Oceanside Police and Fire Department to name a few. We are always looking to expand our partnerships. There are many ways for the community to get involved with the Club.

Other ways for individuals and corporations to support the Club is through donations, sponsorships, advertising and grants. It is through the support of community members that BGCO Club members are able to have GREAT Futures. For more information please call 760.433.8920 or visit BGCOceanside.org

Annual fundraisers include: Golf tournament, Mother’s Day Pancake Breakfast, It Just Takes One Campaign, and Boys and Girls Night Out Gala. The Club also utilizes volunteers in all aspects of Club operations, from office help to mentoring youth.

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Field of Dreams WORDS: PROMISE YEE PHOTOS: ZACH CORDNER

Eight years ago, plans to create over 50 acres of grass playing fields began taking shape. The project is a partnership between the city of Oceanside, Sudberry Properties, and SoCal Sports Complex, and was dubbed “Soccer Field of Dreams.” That dream became a reality this past November when the 53 acres of grass playing fields opened at El Corazon Park for local youth and national tournament play.

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The Soccer Club of Oceanside kicked off the first games on the new fields with a daylong lineup of youth soccer matches. “They’re pretty spectacular, everyone in Oceanside is very pleased,” said Pat Collins, a partner of SoCal Sports Complex management. “They’re the highest quality grass of any facility.” The fields are part of Oceanside’s centrally located 465-acre city park that’s under development. The former sand mine site was gifted to the city by a developer. Public and private partnerships brought development of the fields and a senior center. Walking and jogging trails, and a revenue-producing hotel and swimming complex are also planned. Collins said the process to get the fields approved and developed took eight years. A big part of the process was amending the sand and clay soil that was dotted with mining pits up to 80 feet deep. Once the site was readied and graded, grass was installed, and then it was open for tournament play in less than three months. The fields are high-quality grass specifically grown to endure competitive sports. The playing fields are considered temporary because there’s no permanent infrastructure. Access to the back-to-back fields is in high demand. The fields at El Corazon are one of four such facilities in Southern California that draw national and international teams. Weekend tournaments have already been booked through 2016. Tourism generated by the tournaments is expected to bring in $22 million in annual transit occupancy tax and related sales. The fields will also be home to the Soccer Club of Oceanside “Breakers” that serves over 2,000 local youth. Pop-up tournaments for soccer and lacrosse are held most weekends. Fields are marked as needed, and portable restrooms, food trucks, and vender booths are brought in. “We’re only doing 20 events next year,” Collins said. “We have the ability to do 28, but we ‘re going to stay a year with 20 events and see how the grass holds up.”

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WHAT’S IN A NAME?

HOW THE STREEEIRT SIGNS GOT TH NAMES.

Aerial view of Short Street in 1946. Short St. would eventually become Oceanside Boulevard.

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Since several street names were changed nearly twenty years ago, it’s been difficult for locals to call Hill Street anything but “Hill Street.” Along with the name change of our beloved “main street,” other new name changes come to mind (Sportfisher, Neptune, etc.) when First Street— and then Third through Ninth Streets—became a thing of the past. Although residents still lament over the loss of their beloved Hill Street, several street names have been changed over the years, including Second Street to Mission Avenue; Short Street to Oceanside Boulevard; Couts Street to Wisconsin Avenue, and the Paseo Del Mar to The Strand—just to name a few. However, Osiders can still celebrate the many street names that have been with us from the 1880s, when Oceanside was first being laid out and developed. 38 THEOSIDER.COM

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Cassidy Street and Hill Street, circa 1960.

Myers Street was named after Oceanside’s founder, Andrew Jackson Myers. He first settled in the San Luis Rey Valley, and in 1883, received a land grant of 160 acres. A. J. Myers hired Cave Couts, Jr. to lay out the town-site, and together with John Chauncey Hayes, developed the town of Oceanside and began the naming of our city streets. Downs Street was named after Ralph Downs who owned 26 acres in the Fire Mountain neighborhood. His son, Jim Downs, remembers that City Engineer Alton L. Ruden— who was a friend of his father—surprised their family by naming the road “Downs Street” in

the mid-1950s. In the 1960s, the developer of a new subdivision submitted “Ups” Circle to the city planners as a joke. The street name was accepted, which led to the amusing intersection of Ups and Downs. Jim says that his granddaughters, when visiting from Texas, insisted that their photos be taken under the unique street signs. Horne Street was named after Col. Daniel H. Horne, who came to Oceanside from Kansas around 1886. Col. Horne’s large home and property was located where the Mission Square Shopping Center is now, at Horne and Mission (then Second Street). He was

Oceanside’s first mayor, or president of the City Trustees in 1888. Horne helped to found the state capital in Topeka, Kansas, which is how Topeka Street got its name. Hayes Street was named after John Chauncey Hayes, an early San Luis Rey Valley resident. Hayes was an attorney, justice of the peace, newspaper editor of the South Oceanside Diamond, and real estate agent in Oceanside for several decades. His place in Oceanside history is disproportionate to the tiny little street that bears his name. Tait Street, which runs parallel to Pacific Street just south of Wisconsin Street, was

The home of Colonel Horne.

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Ramon Foussat, son of Hubert, near what would become Oceanside Boulevard and Foussat Street.

Louise Munoa Foussat.

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named after Magnus Tait, an early pioneer and manager of the Oceanside Water Works in 1888. His home is still standing at 511 North Tremont Street. Freeman Street, named after the Freeman family, were early pioneers of the San Luis Rey Valley who came from Texas in the late 1860s. Many members of this family are buried in the Pioneer Cemetery in San Luis Rey. Archie Freeman (son of Alfred A. and Permelia Freeman) was a deputy constable and one of the first blacksmiths in Oceanside. Foussat Street was named after the Foussat family—particularly Hubert Foussat— who came from France to San Diego County in 1871. His granddaughter, Louise Munoa Foussat, was a Luiseno Indian who lived to be 97 years old. Louise Foussat has an elementary school named after her. Crouch Street was named after Herbert Crouch, a sheep rancher from Australia. Mr. Crouch settled in the San Luis Rey Valley in 1869. When Mr. Crouch came to San Luis Rey, he engaged in the sheep business and “the present site of Oceanside at that time was used as a part of his grazing range.” Herbert Crouch was an historian in his own right, and contributed many articles to the local newspapers. He also kept records of weather conditions and rainfall, which were studied by the county weather bureau. Cassidy Street in South Oceanside was named after Andrew Cassidy, an early San Diego County resident. According to a biography written by William E. Smythe in 1908, Cassidy “came to America when he was

seventeen years old and was employed three years at West Point in the Engineering Corps.” He was stationed in San Diego in 1853, and was acquainted with Col. Cave J. Couts of Rancho Guajome (who also attended West Point). Cassidy served as a pallbearer at the funeral of Col. Cout’s widow, Ysidora Bandini Couts, who died in 1897. Whaley Street was named after Francis Hinton Whaley, an early pioneer resident of San Luis Rey Township. He was born in Old Town San Diego, and is said to have been the first white child born there. Whaley was the Editor of the San Luis Rey Star newspaper in the San Luis Rey Township in early 1880s. This newspaper was later moved to Oceanside and became the Oceanside Star, which then became the Oceanside Blade. The Whaley House in Old Town San Diego is one of the most haunted places in America. Hunsaker Street was named after Attorney William J. Hunsaker. Hunsaker was a partner in the law firm Hunsaker, Britt & Lamme. He represented John Chauncey Hayes in a suit against the City of Oceanside, and also defended John W. Murray—who shot and killed Oceanside’s Marshal Charles Wilson in 1889. Kurtz Street was named after Daniel B. Kurtz, who came to San Diego County in 1850 and was elected Mayor of Old Town San Diego in 1851. He settled in San Luis Rey in 1866, and served as a Judge. Hicks Street was named after James Van Renslear Hicks, who came to California and settled in San Diego County in 1874. He served as Oceanside’s deputy sheriff and city trustee,

Cassidy and Nevada Street in 1948.

y out the la o t . r J , s t u d Cave Co h John Chauncey e ir h s r e y A. J. M ther wit e g o t nside and d a e n c a , O e f it o s n w town ped the to city streets. lo e v e d , s Haye ing of our m a n e h t n bega as well as Justice of the Peace. In 1886, he joined John Chauncey Hayes and went into the real estate business. As mentioned before, Oceanside Boulevard was originally named Short Street after an early attorney, Montgomery Short, who arrived in Oceanside in 1886. Short Street extended eastward from Pacific Street and ended at about Nevada Street. In the mid-1960s, Short Street was changed to Oceanside Boulevard. Reese Street (believed to be originally called “Reece Street”) was named after Oscar

M. Reece, who came to Oceanside in February of 1885 when Oceanside was said to have had only three houses. He began a general merchandise business with his brother, and was later elected Justice of the Peace. He also engaged in real estate and was a notary of the public. “So what’s the origination of our beloved Hill Street?” you ask. There’s no clear answer, but it’s probable that harmless plagiarism was involved. Hill, Cleveland, Broadway, Tremont, and Ditmar Streets are names found in the cities of San Diego and Los Angeles. Myers,

Hayes, and Couts knew the importance of attaching familiar names to their start-up city. “And how did Oceanside get its name?” In 1888, the South Oceanside Diamond newspaper reported that “whenever the families of the San Luis Rey Valley or the adjoining ranches of Guajome, Monserrate, or Buena Vista desired recreation and a picnic place,” folks would simply suggest, “Let’s go to the ocean side.” It further stated, “The people named Oceanside, and not any individual.”

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LOCAL BUSINESS Azalea Perez

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Azalea Perez grew up in Santa Fe, New Mexico and then moved to Oceanside in 2001. While attending CU in Denver, she visited her brother in Oceanside—and never left. Azalea then transferred to USD and graduated in 2004 in business. Throughout college, she worked for a jewelry designer in Solana Beach. Eventually Azalea moved to Los Angeles in Beverly Hills on Rodeo Drive to launch a luxury watch line. As director of operations for a watch line in Los Angeles, she’d do events in Vegas, Miami, New York, etc.—her job was setting up the product launch events, and the booths were always at elaborate venues. She was always working with the florists and the flowers to give the booths life. She fell in love with it and was her favorite part of each event. Azalea wanted a sense of community, so then she ultimately decided to come back home to Oceanside and Flowers By Azalea was launched. Her goal was to have a small business in a great community. Everything she does has meaning and is community-based. “How can the community benefit from it?” she’d ask herself. The local support has been overwhelming. 42 THEOSIDER.COM

Azalea is very humbled and honored that there’s so much support. She wants to give back as much as possible. Since opening her doors, she’s met photographers, hair stylists, caterers, properties on the beach owners, make-up artists, and the list goes on and on. In meeting all these professionals, Azalea has started to create a wedding/event network. Currently, she’s been working with nearly all these professionals, and the network not only opens up doors for businesses—it’s also great for Oceanside, in general. For example, people have driven from as far as Temecula and downtown San Diego to see her at her store. Azalea has been featured in several magazines and besides The Osider; she’s featured in the December issue of San Diego magazine. With engagement season in full bloom and Valentines Day around the corner, I see no downtime for Azalea—and she wouldn’t want it any other way! Flowers by Azalea 302 Wisconsin Avenue (760) 547-1600 FLOWERSBYAZALEA.COM

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FORD SIGNS

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The owners, Stacy and Colin Ford, are an American success story that unfolded right here in Oceanside. What once started out as a garage start-up in 1996—has now turned into a thriving, full-service sign business. Ford Signs now has a 9,000 square-foot warehouse complete with forklifts, crane lifts, and twelve talented, hard-working employees. Stacy was born and raised here in Ocean side and Colin is from Hereford, Texas. The two met while Colin was serving in the USMC at Camp Pendleton. He’s a disabled veteran, and after he got out of the Marines—he worked in a local vinyl shop and began making signs. As soon as the shop went out of business, Colin kept the store’s customer base and began making signs out of their own garage in Oceanside. “I did whatever I could to stay out here, as opposed to moving back to my hometown in West Texas. I love it here!” laughed Colin. Then in 2003, their daughter, Harli, was born. “She’s been here since the day she was born,” joked Stacy. One day, they received an order (from the old Boney’s Grocery store) to make a sign that was too big to fit in their garage. “From there, we had to rent a unit. We went from one unit to three over on Melrose, and we eventually ended up operating our business in three separate units. The opportunity came up to buy a building in 2007, we moved on over under one roof, and the rest is history,” Stacy explained. Ford Signs makes mostly signs, but they also have their hands in everything from printing, electrical signs, monuments, 90-foot pole signs, and installation service. They also offer a

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new service called “Engrained Printing” where they can take people’s custom photos and print them on wood and metal. It’s a very unique process where they also “wood flame” the edges to give it a one-of-a-kind, rustic look. They’ve done signs for Surf Ride, The Surf Museum, Camp Pendleton, and the City of Oceanside, to name a few. Ford Signs is planning to expand even more in the future: “We’re going regional and national. We want to be bigtime in the next five years, “ said Stacy. “The problem is when we bought this place, we were like, ‘Wow! Look at all this room!’ Now, it’s more like, ‘Wow, we don’t have enough room anymore!’” Running out of room means business is booming for Ford Signs—and that’s a good problem to have.

“We manufacture everything inhouse and do not outsource. We proudly display that our products are made in America and that we are also a disabled Veteran-owned business.”—Stacy Ford

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and concluding with a grand prize giveaway on December 19, 2014. Other restrictions may apply. The 12% discount is valid October 1 thru December 31, 2014. The discount can only be applied to retail merchandise and does not include attraction tickets. Must reference this advertisement to receive discount. Some restrictions may apply. PromoCode: holidaycheer2014

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With antiquity shopping at an alltime high, Upcycled is certainly leading the way with their diverse selection of goodies.

Gail and Jim Hallemeyer

Jim’s custom piano bar

UPCYCLED HOME AND GARDEN WORDS: ERIC KLIER PHOTOS: ZACH CORDNER

Upcycled Home and Garden is a unique and entertaining gem tucked away on the east end of Oceanside Boulevard. It’s chock full of treasures of every kind, from past to present. There’s surely something for everyone at this store that sells an eclectic mix of new and old items. You’ll notice the handmade mosaics, and crafty touches throughout the store— much of it’s the handy-work of owners, Jim and Gail Hallemeyer. With antiquity shopping at an all-time high, Upcycled is certainly leading the way with their diverse selection of goodies. If you’re one of those people who are currently into the “crafty” movement—this is your place! 46 THEOSIDER.COM

Recently relocated from their original spot a few streets down, the new location offers more space and better visibility to passers by. Jim and Gail are very friendly owners and are always willing to help customers find the specific items they’re looking for. The store’s kept well stocked with a mix of new, estate sale, and consignment merchandise. There’s also an amazing selection of glassware and China, as well as jewelry, clothing, and furniture—from the past and present. In keeping with the upcycled theme, you’ll also find many decorative items made from other recycled materials—such as a dinnerware set glued together to create a fun wall piece. They

offer inexpensive, handmade gifts that include items like a plaque created from old scrabble tiles, which you can customize yourself. There’s also a great selection of vintage vinyl records, which you can even buy a record player to listen to them on! In keeping with their great customer service, Upcycled makes it very easy to sell your items on consignment. Just email a picture of what you have to Gail, and she will work with you to get the right price. The store also offers classes, so you can learn how to upcycle on your very own. They surely got it right when they described themselves as “blending artistic imagination with new items along with upcycling, which means, “giving old items a new life!” It’s great to see longtime North County residents bringing life and giving back to their community. Be sure to check out their website as well— they showcase vendors and items you can find in the store, list upcoming classes, and offer current Upcycled news. UPCYCLED HOME AND GARDEN 4747 Oceanside Boulevard (760) 908-9800 UPCYCLEDHOMEGARDEN.COM

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ROYALIE WORDS: ALICIA STONE PHOTOS: CHRISTOPHER DONEZ

A ROYALIE client is described as “intelligent, creative, and adventurous; whose style is simple and femme with a bohemian edge.” And the moment you walk through the door, that’s exactly the kind of woman you want to be! The ROYALIE boutique is a women’s contemporary clothing retailer, specializing in international and local labels for the fashion savvy. Alison Choi, owner of ROYALIE, has resided in Oceanside for five years since graduating from FIDM. “I love Oceanside and wanted to keep my business local. I started as a traveling boutique and being that I was a mobile business, I grew a large client base, which made it easy for me to have great success with my first store front,” said Alison. Located in South Oceanside, ROYALIE has everything you’d enjoy in a high-end boutique, as well as “the personal shopping experience.” Alison offers “private parties” and “champagne hour” events, as well as “trunk shows” from local independent designers. The space is elegantly decorated with a beautiful mural on the South outer wall. The clothes are neatly presented and organized, and the jewelry’s very creatively displayed.

Alison Choi, owner.

The hand-made pieces of jewelry Alison chooses are one-of-a-kind. She also offers a wide array of accessories, including bags, clutches, shoes, phone cases, bathing suits, and undergarments. “I would love to open several more boutiques in the next three to five years, including a sister location in North Oceanside (downtown) that’ll focus on designer swimwear and resort wear. I’d carry a different selection of merchandise that’d cater to the locals and the tourists, while staying true to the ROYALIE brand,” replied Alison when asked what her future goals are. She also wishes to become more involved with the Oceanside Chamber of Commerce, and is researching local charities to donate unsold, seasonal clothing to. The ROYALIE brand is a lifestyle of like-minded individuals; free spirited and indie inspired. “A ROYALIE girl doesn’t let her busy lifestyle hold her back from being the life of the party, traveling to exotic places, meeting old and new friends, and living life to the fullest.” So wherever your life takes you, ROYALIE definitely has you covered!

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LOCAL, SUSTAINABLE, HISTORICAL: MASTERS KITCHEN & COCKTAIL WORDS: NEENS PHOTOS: ZACH CORDNER

Masters is unique because it’s original, in a historical way. The building built in the 1930s, was originally called Master’s Automotive and Machine Shop. Then in 1972, the Jubela family bought the building, and that’s how restaurant owner, Ryan Jubela, was able to score such a sick space. “When we decided to do the build-out for the restaurant, we didn’t want to do anything to take away from the beauty of the original structure—so we just enhanced it a little bit. Most everything in here is handmade and/or repurposed. We even ended up repurposing the original name, “Masters,” shared Ryan. Ryan went to school to be a pastry chef. He never wanted to be a career chef, but always wanted to be an “owner.” He put his time in as a pastry chef at places like Petra’s Bar & Bistro in Mammoth, and The Cravory in San Diego. Ryan knew that in order to be a good owner, you have to understand how both the kitchen and dining room operate. Captaining Masters “back of house” is Chef Chris Gallo, who’s worked under some very notable SD chefs like Chef Stephane Voitzwinker of Bertrand at Mister A’s, and Chef Jeff Jackson of The Lodge at Torrey Pines. Chris speaks on his approach in the kitchen: “Everything’s made from a thoughtful, progressive, yet not overly complicated process. And of course, it’s all made from scratch. We’re very seasonal here and we love California’s abundance of fresh produce to play with. This 48 THEOSIDER.COM

January, we’ll be launching our winter menu that features dishes like Smoked Cheddar Bratwurst with Housemade Sauerkraut, Savory Mushroom Strudel, as well as Spaghetti Carbonera. We always have our popular old fashioned cocktail available—made with either whiskey or rum—to warm you up when it’s cold outside.” From my “food-writers” point-of-view, Ryan and his family have done a great job in

preserving the things that make this place magical. Pair that with good food and well-crafted cocktails, and your date will be stoked. (For bonus points, drop some of the history/knowledge that you got from this article.) MASTERS KITCHEN & COCKTAIL 208 South Coast Highway (760) 231-6278 MASTERSOCEANSIDE.COM

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CARLITO’S CHICKEN WORDS: AARON SCHMIDT PHOTOS: BROOKS FRITZ

Nestled on the corner of Roymar Road and Mission Avenue, Carlito’s Chicken has been serving some of the best rotisserie chicken in town for almost 31 years. Owners Maria and Carlos Ochoa were both born in Mexico and first met in Oceanside at the old Astur farm located in the valley in 1964. Her family worked on the farm and her brother introduced them. Maria was living in La Puente, California at the time and would visit family on weekends. They were married in 1967, and would have four sons—Carlos Jr. (Carlito’s is named after him), Jesse, Rueben, and Arturo. Carlito’s is truly a family-run business, as all four children would usually be found working behind the counter at any given time. After opening their original restaurant on El Camino Real and Mission Avenue (next to the Stater Brothers shopping center) in 1984, Maria and Carlos then moved into their current

location on Roymar Road. This is where they’d eventually become well known for having some of the tastiest chicken in all of Southern California. Their customer base grew and continues to grow to this day: “We really appreciate our customers. We’ve had regular customers coming here for over 30 years, “ said Maria. At Carlito’s, you’ll find that everything on the menu is made with chicken. You can purchase a whole chicken, chicken chimichangas, chicken burritos, chicken tostadas—you name it, they probably have it. While boasting a small salsa bar that has all the trimmings, the restaurant itself has a “fast-food”-type of dining feel to it—but the quality of the food served is second to none. Carlito’s has been a longtime family favorite, and judging from the large smiles of its loyal patrons—its’ sure to continue to be a local favorite for many years to come.

“We really appreciate our customers. We’ve had regular customers coming here for over 30 years.”—Maria Ochoa

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ENZO SMOKED: ENZO’S BARBECUE & ALE HOUSE WORDS AND IMAGES: NEENS

In the strip mall where Enzo’s Barbecue lives, blues and jazz notes carry from the patio as if to say, “There’s a barbecue joint up in here.” Just as the music takes your mind on a trip to the south, the aroma of slow smoked meats allows your taste buds to catch up and join you on the journey. If you’re hungry, there is no escaping—you’re now a prisoner behind bright red bars. Chef/owner Enzo is straight from Italy, where he went to culinary school. When he was twenty years old, his uncle (then owner of Tuscany in La Costa) imported Enzo and put him to work. He continued to cook Italian-inspired food for twelve years, but his love for cooking would take a turn when his cousin opened a barbecue restaurant. Enzo fell in love with the method of smoking meats, and that soon led him to living in Texas so he could do as much research on the “art of barbecue” as possible. “Barbecue, in general, is about family. Southern 52 THEOSIDER.COM

hospitality is similar to the Italian way of life. We pass knowledge and recipes down from generation to generation.” said Enzo. Enzo’s sweet potato fries are drizzled with a Cayenne-infused molasses glaze, and his sweet tea has a slight citrus after tone from lemon rind. He smokes his Memphis-style pulled pork for twelve and-ahalf hours, and uses his own blend of rub that has some secret ingredients added into it. The detail and precision of a trained chef are apparent in the execution, but the love and passion of a backyard cook is tasted in each bite. Sixteen tap handles of local, German, and Belgium beers make up the “Ale House” portion of the name. Enzo is a big fan of pairing BBQ with Belgium beers, and he encourages you to give it a go. And for those of you that have known Enzo for his Italian flavors, he still offers those dishes on the back of each menu! Ciao!

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Enzo’s Manhandler Sandwich, a local favorite!

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“In education, Ameret had truly found her passion.”

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Ameret was born at Tri City Hospital and grew up in the Fire Mountain area, where she attended Palmquist Elementary and then Lincoln Middle School. She went on to graduate with honors from El Camino High School, where she was also a scholar athlete and CIF champion for both cross-country and track. While her friends were at the beach during their summers, Ameret spent her time focusing on improving her running technique and practicing with the MiraCosta College track team. All of her sacrifice paid off when she was invited to the International College Track 54 THEOSIDER.COM

Invitational held in Tahiti, where Ameret won the women’s 10K road race. Her dedication to running also ensured her a coveted spot in the El Camino High School Hall of Fame, as well as a scholarship to Cal Polytechnic San Luis Obispo. While majoring in Political Science with a minor in Spanish, she also ran track there. While at the university, Ameret excelled at her studies and focused on the possibility of a career in law. In her senior year, she was awarded an internship in Washington D.C. for the Department of Defense, through the

Sports America program. This program motivated her to travel throughout Latin America to perfect her Spanish. After landing in Costa Rica, she became the public relations director for a resort and was also a writer for an activity and travel magazine. Ameret visited isolated areas of the country, and in working closely with indigenous people—she then realized that focusing on education was critical to helping the children living there. These experiences fueled her desire to work with children. When she returned home from her travels abroad, Ameret decided to follow in her mother’s footsteps and become an educator. Reed’s mother and aunt were both longtime educators at the Oceanside Unified School District, and as a result—teaching came naturally to her. In education, Ameret had truly found her passion. From coaching track to teaching every core subject, to running a successful middle school ASB program—it’s clear that Ameret’s experience, love for her students, and true dedication to education is unsurpassed. It’s no surprise that she was honored at Oceanside Unified School District as Teacher of the Year in 2012. As she does with every situation she’s faced with, Ameret handled it all with grace and a confident, yet easy-going attitude. Ameret’s since been promoted to Assistant Principal for Martin Luther King Middle School—she enjoys removing obstacles from her students’ success by creating an environment that’s safe, enjoyable, and encourages all students to achieve. We all have a favorite teacher that’s impacted our lives, and for many young students in Oceanside—this teacher has been Ms. Ameret Reed. I’m certain that Oceanside is a better place for having cultivated such a strong educator and overall great lady!

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Aquile from The Voice performs during a Kids First event at Oceanside High School.

OCEANSIDE UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT PUTS KIDS FIRST Oceanside recently befell a series of tragic events that deeply affected the community and its youth: In May 2011, identified gang members shot four teens at a local park. Two of the teens died. During the following two years, five middle and high school students committed suicide. The city and nonprofit groups immediately stepped up to provide further services for youth and families. Oceanside Unified School District also took a bold step to empower students, and adopted the Kids First Initiative district-wide, under the leadership of then superintendent Larry Perondi. “He wanted to be proactive and establish programs that support our students in developing excellent character, promote wellness, and place safety as a priority,” said Margaret Malek, district Kids First program specialist. Eight keys of excellence are the cornerstones of the Kids First Initiative. These keys set behavior expectations for students, and provide language for them to talk about every day challenges. Kids First prompts students to make responsible choices, speak with a good purpose, and take ownership of their mistakes. “It’s a lot more than social emotional development skills training,” Malek said. “It teaches anti-bulling, compassion, and visualizations.” 56 THEOSIDER.COM

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Malek was hired as the Kids First program specialist two years ago to support teachers with implementation. She trained teachers and lead site support staff, so program ideals and language are consistent in the classroom, lunch area, and also the playground. “Students love it,” Malek said. “Instead of disciplining kids with consequences, there’re conversations about character.” This school year programs expanded to include a middle and high school Made You Smile challenge. Students were asked to perform a random act of kindness, and post an Instagram picture of the receiver’s reaction,

along with a brief description of the act. The challenge brought Aquile from The Voice (season three) to perform and speak to teens at school assemblies. Students took hold of the challenge from there. “The biggest gain is if they truly embrace the eight keys of excellence—it gives them the edge they need for college, and a job,” Malek said. The Kids First Initiative is embraced by the community. Local businesses, apartments, city buses, and the public libraries post the eight keys of excellence. Malek said this helps start conversations about character and initiates positive actions.

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BAR AND RESTAURANT GUIDE

The Draft Restaurant & Sports Bar

4225 Oceanside Boulevard (760) 631-4700 Irina’s Bar & Grill 3375 Mission Avenue (760) 433-5086 Junkyard Grill & Sports Bar 3613 Ocean Ranch Blvd (760) 231-6600

BAKERIES

Mission Avenue Bar & Grill (pg.19) 711 Mission Avenue (760) 637–2222 MISSIONAVEBARANDGRILL.COM

101 Bagels & Subs 323 North Coast Highway (760) 421-6555

PCH Sports Bar & Grill 1835 S Coast Highway (760) 721-3955

Chow’s Donuts 1906 Oceanside Boulevard (760) 757-1355

Red Rooster 1985 Oceanside Boulevard (760) 754-8383

Hill Street Donut House 1926 S Coast Highway (760) 439-7741

Rookie’s Sports Grill 2216 S El Camino Real (760) 757-1123

La Perla Tapatia 1910 Mission Avenue (760) 721-8486

Tony’s Sports Bar & Grill 274 S Harbor Drive (760) 433-8466

Le Rendez-Vous French Bakery 4225 Oceanside Boulevard (760) 414-9109

Tremont Street Bar & Grill 311 N Tremont Street (760) 435-9555

Leroy’s Sweet Potato Shack 3800 Oceanic Drive (760) 722-2690

BBQ

Mission Donut House 1502 Mission Avenue (760) 757-2979 Mr. Donuts 1950 Oceanside Boulevard (760) 967-6508 Petite Madeline Bakery 223 N Coast Highway (760) 231-7300 Red Ribbon Bake Shop 47 Douglas Drive (760) 754-8460 Sam’s Donut Shop 3504 College Boulevard Suite A (760) 945-0416 SK’s Donuts 1129 S Coast Highway (760) 722-0455 San Luis Rey Bakery & Restaurant 490 N El Camino Real (760) 433-7242 BAR AND GRILLS Cabo Bar & Grill 212 N Tremont Street (760) 637-2450 58 THEOSIDER.COM

Enzo’s BBQ 4111 Oceanside Boulevard (760) 643-9602 Felix’s BBQ with Soul 3613 Ocean Ranch Boulevard (760) 439-7072 Guahan Grill 4259 Oceanside Boulevard (760) 806-4826 Primo Foods 606 Morse Street (760) 439-8711 Smokey J’s Pit BBQ 2251 S El Camino Real (760) 435-9700 That Boy Good 207 N Coast Highway (760) 433-4227

Bessie’s 232 South Coast Highway (760) 967-9371

Oceanside Ale Works 1800 Ord Way (760) 721-4253

Breakfast Club Diner 228 North Coast Highway (760) 722-3124

Pour House 1903 South Coast Highway (760) 730-5944

The Broken Yolk Cafe 2434 Vista Way (760) 967-9655

Stone Company Store 310 North Tremont Street (760) 529-0002

Buccaneer Café 1508 South Pacific Street (760) 966-1804

Surfside Tap Room 507 North Coast Highway Oceanside, CA 92054

Don’s Country Kitchen 1938 South Coast Highway (760) 722-7337

Tap That 3207 Roymar Road Suite E (760) 433-4827

Grandma’s Restaurant 539 Vista Bella (760) 757-8777

BURGERS

Harbor House Café 714 North Coast Highway (760) 722-2254 Hill Street Café 524 South Coast Highway (760) 966-0985 Jennie’s Café (pg.55) 1001 South Coast Highway (760) 433-2060 JENNIESCAFE.NET The Longboarder 400 Mission Avenue (760) 721-6776 Mary’s Family Restaurant 307 North Coast Highway (760) 722-3052 Start Fresh Café 1034 South Coast Highway (760) 439-7940 Stratford At the Harbor 280 South Harbor Drive (760) 453-2073 Swami’s Café 608 Mission Avenue (760) 966-1203 BREWERIES/TAP ROOMS Bagby Beer Company

601 South Coast Highway (760) 270-9075

BREAKFAST DINERS AND CAFÉS

Beer Brewing Company 1815 South Coast Highway (760) 505-0160

101 Café 631 South Coast Highway (760) 722-5220

Breakwater Brewing 101 North Coast Highway (760) 433-6064

Beachbreak Café (pg.4) 1802 South Coast Highway (760) 439-6355

Legacy Brewing Co. 363 Airport Road (760) 705-3221

Angelo’s Burgers 1050 South Coast Highway (760) 757-4064 Angelo’s Burgers 621 North Coast Highway (760) 757-5161 Hosie’s Pacific Pub 113 South Coast Highway (760) 722-5968 Paul’s Place 3671 Mission Avenue (760) 721-0124 Pit Stop Diner 3825 Mission Avenue (760) 901-4299 Ruby’s Diner 1 Oceanside Pier (760) 433-7829 Smashburger 3460 Marron Road (760) 729-1686 Ty’s Burger House 515 Mission Street (760) 757-5890 CHINESE BLVD Chinese Kitchen & Sake Bar 514 South Coast Highway (858) 603-0747 Chef Chin 3829 Plaza Drive (760) 806-9606 Chin’s Szechwan Cuisine 4140 Oceanside Boulevard (760) 631-4808 China Star Super Buffet 1401 Mission Avenue (760) 435-9001 Chu’s Quik Wok 815 College Boulevard (760) 726-7771

Great Wok Of China 4635 Frazee Road (760) 439-8939

Firehouse Subs 2619-B1 Vista Way (760) 721-4321

Pick Up Stix 125 Old Grove Road (760) 967-4081

Harbor Pelican

Quik Wok 2184 Vista Way (760) 439-2228 The Mandarin 1058 Mission Avenue (760) 439-0288 COFFEE/TEA Black Rock Coffee Bar 1918 Oceanside Boulevard (760) 722-7133 Bubble Tea 318 Pier View Way (760) 967-0088 The Cup 206 Wisconsin Avenue (760) 231-9817 Hit the Spot Coffee 624 South Coast Highway (760) 433-3004 Jb Juice & Coffee 4635 Frazee Road (760) 529-0807 Jitterz Coffee Pub 510 North Coast Highway (760) 967-7886 Kona Hut 1940 South Freeman Street (760) 757-7873 Nautical Bean Coffee Co. 240 Harbor Drive South (760) 722-4851 Pier View Coffee Company 300 Pier View Way (760) 966-1150 San Diego Coffee Tea & Spice 1722 South Coast Highway (760) 439-8001 Succulent Cafe 322 North Cleveland Street (760) 717-9612 Tapioca Express 2611 Vista Way (760) 722-8279 DELI/SANDWICHES Gandolfo’s New York Delicatessen 3617 Ocean Ranch Boulevard (760) 435-0006 Z-Market San Miguel Deli 3200 Mission Avenue (760) 967-2184

1380 North Pacific Street (760) 722-5853

The Cheesesteak Grill

1771 South Oceanside Boulevard (760) 529-0077 Cream of the Crop 2009 South Coast Highway (760) 433-2757 I Love Bagels Cafe 3910 Vista Way (760) 945-3838

ICE CREAM/ FROZEN YOGURT Baskin Robbins 4201 Oceanside Boulevard (760) 631-1286 Baskin Robbins 1112 South Coast Highway (760) 722-0654 Coldstone Creamery 4635 Frazee Road (760) 433-8658 Coldstone Creamery 514 Mission Avenue (760) 722-0880

Dominic’s at the Harbor Restaurant & Pizzeria 268 Harbor Drive South (760) 754-1881 Fratelli’s 3915 Mission Avenue (760) 696-9007 Killer Pizza From Mars 3772 Mission Avenue (760) 722-6060 La Casa Pizza 209 North Tremont Street (760) 722-1949

FroYo Love 3480 Marron Road (760) 434-0701

The Privateer Coal Fire Pizza (pg.49) 1706 Pacific Coast Highway (760) 453-2500 THEPRIVATEERCOALFIREPIZZA.COM

Frugos Yogurt 3509 Cannon Road (760) 732-1000

Roma’s Pizza & Grill 617 North Redondo Drive (760) 757-2003

J.R.’s Hawaiian Shaved Ice 1943 South Coast Highway (760) 809-8304

Rosina’s Italian Restaurant 3613 Ocean Ranch Boulevard (760) 721-5000

Golden Spoon Frozen Yogurt 4160 Oceanside Boulevard (760) 940-9866

Round Table Pizza 3440 Marron Road (760) 434-5977

Nana And Pop’s Sweet Shop 280 Harbor Drive (760 722-1723

Santino’s Pizza 401 Mission Avenue (760) 967-6300

Ocean Rainbow 3784 Mission Avenue (760) 435-0750

Shakey’s Pizza Parlor 4141 Oceanside Boulevard (760) 940-4243

Red Cup Frozen Yogurt 301 Mission Avenue (760) 637-2189

Tony Pepperoni Pizzeria 805 College Boulevard (760) 726-6400

Red Cup Frozen Yogurt 4259 Oceanside Boulevard (760) 842-8738

Two Brothers From Italy 4760 Oceanside Boulevard (760) 758-3638

Southern Snoballs 802 South Tremont Street (760) 496-8690

Upper Crust Pizza 4196 Oceanside Boulevard (760) 630-9330

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ITALIAN/PIZZA

Irina’s Bar & Grill 3375 Mission Avenue (760) 433-5086

Big Bob’s Best Pizza 3617 Ocean Ranch Boulevard (760) 231-5050

Venetos 608 North Coast Highway (760) 722-1228

HAWAIIAN

Brooklyn Boyz Pizza 2183 Vista Way (760) 757-4992

Port of Subs 510 Oceanside Boulevard (760) 439-3354 Red & White Market 510 Vista Way (760) 433-5516 Jersey Mike’s Subs 4111 Oceanside Boulevard (760) 295-3339 Submarina 3809 Plaza Drive (760) 945-7840 GASTROPUB Flying Pig Pub & Kitchen (pg.10) 626 South Tremont Street (760) 453-2940 FLYINGPIGPUBKITCHEN.COM Local Tap House (pg. 7) 308 S Coast Hwy (760) 547-1469 LOCALTAPHOUSE.COM Masters Kitchen and Cocktail (pg. 9) 208 South Coast Highway (760) 231-6278 MASTERSOCEANSIDE.COM

L&L Hawaiian Barbecue 4225 Oceanside Boulevard (760) 726-0888 Maui Hawaiian BBQ 2455 Vista Way (760) 722-8383 Ohana Hawaiian BBQ 459 College Boulevard (760) 630-6800

ZIGZAG Pizza 333 North Myers Street (760) 433-1555 JAPANESE/SUSHI

Carmine’s 119 South Coast Highway (760) 966-6888

Aria Korean BBQ & Sushi 3744 Mission Avenue (760) 967-4090

Cusimano’s Pizzeria 3809 Plaza Drive (760) 414-1200

Café De Thai & Sushi 4196 Oceanside Boulevard (760) 945-5533 Go Go Japan Sushi 4121 Oceanside Boulevard (760) 630-1288 THEOSIDER.COM 59

Hana Sushi 2415 Vista Way (760) 439-3283

Carlito’s Chicken 158 Roymar Road (760) 433-3427

Pedro’s Tacos 656 Benet Road (760) 722-7221

Harney Sushi 301 Mission Avenue (760) 967-1820

Ceja’s Mexican Diner & Grill 4259 Oceanside Boulevard (760) 945-2199

Pollos Maria 125 Old Grove Road (760) 435-9071

Sushi N Joy 2530 Vista Way (760) 721-1888 Hon Sushi 1733 South Coast Highway (760) 529-0255 Kaisen 1906 Oceanside Boulevard (760) 757-1484 Kyoto Gift & Food (pg.51) 559 Greenbrier Drive (760) 757-5456 Love Boat Sushi 125 Old Grove Road (760) 721-3737 Sushi 21 2216 South El Camino Real (760) 722-8210 Teri Café 2216 South El Camino Real (760) 722-8399 Umi Japanese Grill & Café 401 Mission Avenue (760) 439-3566 Waraii Sushi 4750 Oceanside Boulevard (760) 630-3770 Wrench & Rodent Seabasstropub 1815 South Coast Highway (760) 271-0531 KOREAN Aria Korean BBQ & Sushi 3744 Mission Avenue (760) 967-4090 Waraii Sushi 4750 Oceanside Boulevard (760) 630-3770 MEXICAN Anita’s Restaurant 309 South Coast Highway (760) 722-6323 Anita’s Mexican Restaurant & Cantina 2250 South El Camino Real (760) 757-7745 Bull Taco 1815 South Coast Highway (760) 453-2103 Café Rosarita 1816 Oceanside Boulevard (760) 722-6224 60 THEOSIDER.COM

Colima’s Mexican Restaurant 404 Pier View Way (760) 439-4045 Compadres Chicken 4225 B Oceanside Boulevard (760) 806-6867 Davina’s Mexican Restaurant 3320 Mission Avenue (760) 722-8017 De Kotija’s Taco Shop 3504 College Boulevard (760) 758-0399 Diego’s Mexican Food 1030 South Coast Highway (760) 721-1985 El Mundo De Mariscos 3110 San Luis Rey Road (760) 754-8922 Fiesta Mexicana 3784 Mission Avenue (760) 757-9872 Johnny Manana’s 308 Mission Avenue (760) 721-9999 King Burrito 3490 Marron Road (760) 720-9747 La Perla Tapatia 625 North Redondo Drive (760) 722-2877 La Perla Tapatia 1910 Mission Avenue (760) 721-8486 Los Tacos 2183 Vista Way (760) 757-8226 Marieta’s 485 Vandegrift Boulevard (760) 967-1769 Mariscos Ensenada 1405 South El Camino Real (760) 967-6024 Mi Asador Mexican and Seafood Restaurant

Roberto’s Taco Shop #13 518 Oceanside Boulevard (760) 757-2377 Roberto’s Taco Shop 2983 Via Las Rosas (760) 433-5004

Wrench & Rodent Seabasstropub 1815 South Coast Highway (760) 271-0531 STEAKHOUSES 333 Pacific 333 North Pacific Street (760) 433-3333 Hunter Steak House 1221 Vista Way (760) 433-2633 THAI

Roberto’s Taco Shop 3617 Ocean Ranch Boulevard (760) 721-1296

Café De Thai & Sushi 4196 Oceanside Boulevard (760) 945-5533

San Luis Rey Bakery & Restaurant 490 N El Camino Real (760) 433-7242

Ocean Thai 2455 Vista Way (760) 722-9779

PERUVIAN Panca Peruvian Cuisine & Rotisserie 1902 South Coast Highway (760) 722-3396 SEAFOOD 333 Pacific 333 North Pacific Street (760) 433-3333 Harbor Fish & Chips 276 Harbor Drive South (760) 722-4977 Hello Betty Fish House 211 Mission Avenue (760) 722-1008 Joe’s Crab Shack 314 Harbor Drive (760) 722-1345 Jolly Roger 1900 Harbor Drive North (760) 722-183 Karina’s Ceviche & Oysters 1702 Mission Avenue (760) 722-7000 Lighthouse Oyster Bar & Grill 262 Harbor Drive South (760) 433-1900 Marisco’s Ensenada 1405 South El Camino Real (760) 967-6024

4750 Oceanside Boulevard (760) 806-6684

Oceanside Broiler 1325 North Harbor Drive (760) 722-3474

Miramar Fish Tacos And Beer 41 Douglas Drive (760) 721-2147

Tin Fish Oceanside 302 North The Strand (760) 966-0007

Ocean Thai 3846 Mission Avenue (760) 967-9901 Papaya Bay Thai 3815 Mission Avenue (760) 529-4766 Rim Talay 508 Mission Avenue (760) 435-2007 Thai Garden 4750 Oceanside Boulevard (760) 940-1009 Thai Table 1910 Oceanside Boulevard (760) 721-4850 The Wok Inn 511 Mission Avenue (760) 754-2167

Taiwanese Taiwan Cafe 4225 Oceanside Boulevard (760) 945-2156 VIETNAMESE I Love Pho 3809 Plaza Drive (760) 630-8889 Mr. Pho 4750 Oceanside Boulevard (760) 940-1306 Pho House 3753 Mission Avenue (760) 754-9999 Pho Oceanside 518 Oceanside Boulevard (760) 754-2828 Yummy Pho 4225 Oceanside Boulevard (760) 631-1800

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