The Coast News, February 23, 2024

Marea inches ahead

Developer to pay $1M fee instead of building affordable hotel rooms

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Coastal Commission regarding hotel room affordability. Planned for 1900 and 1950 North Coast Highway, Marea Village is a mixed-use project with 94 apartment units (including 19 affordable units), a 32-room hotel, and six commercial buildings. The project is the sister development to Fenway Capital Advisors’ luxury Alila Marea Beach Resort, located to the north.

Despite receiving city approval in August 2022, the project was delayed until late last year due to an ongoing disagreement with the California Coastal Commission about the required number of low-cost hotel rooms in the project.

Ultimately, both parties agreed in October that Fenway Capital would forgo any low-cost rooms and instead pay a $1.1 million in-lieu fee to go toward other affordable local projects. This agreement was confirmed at the commission’s Feb. 8 meeting, and the developer is awaiting building permits from the city.

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Portrait of Oside

An upcoming exhibit at the Oceanside Museum of Art will showcase local photography featured in The Osider in honor of the magazine’s 10th anniversary, including a photo of Bruce Parker, above, known locally as Black Trenchcoat Guy. Story on 31.

Carlsbad’s pickleball court push

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Single-family home sales drop in January

By City News Service

REGION — Sales of attached properties in the San Diego area such as condominiums and town homes increased in January, while single-family home sales dipped, according to data released Feb. 20 by the Greater San Diego Association of Realtors.

According to the data, compiled by the SDAR through the San Diego Multiple Listing Service, re-sales of condos and town houses increased by nearly 6% in

January, compared to December, and were almost 12% higher than January of last year. However, single-family home sales were down 4% month-over-month, and 5.5% lower than a year ago. “We anticipate that this increase will soon be mirrored by a rise in sales of single-family homes, as buyers react to the projected interest rate drops and the transition into the spring and summer

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Solana Beach resident Delores “DeeDee” Marie Noble blows out the candles during her 100th birthday party on Feb. 17 at Leucadia Pizzeria in Encinitas. Noble was married for 70 years and has three children, six grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren.

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Vigilucci’s celebrates 30 years of delicious cuisine

Restaurateur Roberto Vigilucci is passionate about food. The Carlsbad resident hails from Milano, Italy, where families are raised in the kitchen, and food is a centerpiece of the culture.

Thirty years ago, Roberto (or Robbie as he is affectionately known) had a vision for classic Italian cuisine in North County San Diego. What started as Vigilucci’s Trattoria in Encinitas (now in Leucadia) in 1994 has grown into the Viglucci’s Restaurant Group with three unique eateries.

Nestled in the heart of downtown Carlsbad, Vigilucci’s Cucina Italiana is the perfect spot for a night out, with fabulous food and award-winning service. Enjoy a delicious lunch on their outdoor patio or start the evening off at their full-service bar before enjoying a classic Italian dinner and a great bottle of wine. A daily happy hour is a favorite among locals after a long day at the office.

Vigilucci’s Cucina Italiana opened in 1999 on historic State Street in Carlsbad Village, offering 25 years of Italian goodness! The Cucina’s authentic Italian cuisine and award-winning wine list provide a unique and memorable escape to the flavors of the Tuscan countryside.

Vigilucci’s Seafood & Steakhouse opened in 2002 on the corner of Tamarack and Pacific Coast Highway. Featuring only certified prime steaks and the freshest seafood with an Italian flair, topped by 180-degree ocean and sunset views, the restaurant offers true dining excellence.

Locals and visitors alike can rely on all three Vigilucci’s locations for a memorable meal, whether it be a business lunch or a celebratory gathering, or a cozy dinner for two. And you are guaranteed to develop a special affinity for their Happy Hour that runs daily from 11:30am-6:00pm. Who doesn’t love to grab a seat in the bar and enjoy Calamari Fritti and a bartender’s special cocktail, or Robbie’s Ribs (Cucina location only) that was brought back at the request of his adoring diners.

Vigilucci’s full-scale catering services provide fully customized menus for every occasion and group size. Impressive semi-private and private dining spaces are certain to please planners and guests alike. But don’t forget that you can bring home authentic Italian dining through their catering “to-go” menus. Impress your guests with custom trays for 10-12 people or 20-24 people. They even offer chafing dishes for a more upscale experience wherever you are gathering.

And for something very special, the Vigilucci’s Market Lunch is now available daily “to go” at the Cucina location in downtown Carlsbad from 11:30am-3:00pm. Where else can you find a delicious grilled panini sandwich and salad for $15? Or soup, salad, and pizza to brighten your day in the office?

Whether you are craving an Espressotini and a house antipasto to be shared at the bar, or an elegant dining experience, Signore Vigilucci welcomes you to share in his 30 years of passion bringing authentic Italian cuisine to North County San Diego. www.vigiluccis.com

Baldwin rethinks apartments

By Samantha Nelson ENCINITAS

— In a surprise move, Baldwin and Sons, the developer of the controversial Quail Meadows Apartments project, has requested more time to reassess its proposal following hours of negative public feedback earlier this month.

Residents expressed concerns about traffic from the project, which is expected to generate approximately 2,910 average daily trips from its two access points on Quail Gardens Drive, a two-lane road going one way in both directions.

between 60 and 90 feet in height and holding nearly 500 units wouldn’t be allowed on the site.

However, since the project has invoked the state’s density bonus law by including 72 affordable units, or 20% of the site’s 359-unit base density, the project ballooned to 485 units.

34 single-family homes in the mid-2000s, the project’s developer has changed the size of the project several times over the last two decades. Regardless of the project’s size, Baldwin & Sons COO Nick Lee said the company has been met with opposition from residents.

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legislators target rail revival

By Laura Place REGION

— State Sen. Catherine Blakespear longside other state lawmakers announced new legislation Feb. 13 to revitalize the 351-mile LOSSAN Rail Corridor via a more coordinated response between state and local leaders.

In the absence of strong state leadership to address issues with rail, the proposed Senate Bill 1098 tasks the California State Transportation Agency (CalSTA) and the State Secretary of Transportation to lead this process with the support of regional agencies.

Specifically, the legislation requires CalSTA to create a clear list of prioritized projects along the corridor and recommendations for needed policy changes.

The proposed bill also clarifies the role of the State Secretary of Transportation, which is to manage and lead stakeholders to support the corridor.

The bill also directs four metropolitan planning organizations along the corridor — SANDAG, the San Luis Obispo Council of Governments, Santa Barbara County Association of Governments, and Southern California Association of Governments — to recommend legislative changes to facilitate better management and governance.

“The bill we’ve introduced today takes our request for state leadership and aligns it with a locally-driven process to coordinate a response. The success of the corridor relies on both state and local action, and this bill accomplishes that goal,” said Blakespear, D-Encinitas.

Blakespear’s announcement at the State Capitol came as the LOSSAN (Los Angeles-San Luis Obispo-San Diego) corridor entered its third week of closure between San Diego and Orange counties due to a landslide in San Clemente, with no confirmed reopening date. Caltrans issued an emergency declaration for the landslide on Feb. 1.

As of Feb. 16, the Orange County Transit Au-

thority had secured $7.2 million from the California Transit Commission to fund a catchment retaining wall to stop the slope from moving toward the rail.

Leaders said this is the fifth rail closure in San Clemente in the past two years, illustrating an untenable situation for the corridor.

“We cannot accept that track closures and service disruptions are a regular part of operating rail service in Southern California,” Blakespear said.

The bill follows up on the work completed by the Senate Transportation Subcommittee on LOSSAN Rail Corridor Resiliency, chaired by Blakespear, over the past year.

The bipartisan bill is co-authored by state Sens. Ben Allen (D-Santa Monica), Monique Limón (D-Santa Barbara), Josh Newman (D-Fullerton), Tom Umberg (D-Santa Ana), and Assemblymembers Laurie Davies (R-Laguna Niguel), Diane Dixon (R-Newport Beach) and Gregg Hart (D-Santa Barbara).

“It’s clear at this point that there must be a more active effort at the state level in shaping the LOSSAN corridor’s future,” Newman said. “If we hope to get more people out of their cars and onto our trains, we need to build a faster, more frequent and more reliable rail corridor, one that doesn’t close in the face of extreme weather and where delays and repairs are the exception rather than the norm.”

While passenger service continues to be closed between San Diego and Orange counties, BNSF freight service can resume at 10 mph.

In late January, the LOSSAN corridor was also added to the federal Corridor Identification and Development (ID) program, which facilitates identifying projects for strategically important rail corridors nationwide.

The corridor saw an estimated ridership of around 4 million passengers in 2023, less than half of pre-pandemic levels.

At the developer’s request, the Encinitas Planning Commission canceled its Feb. 15 meeting and the item will be continued “off calendar.”

Following nearly three hours of public testimony on Feb. 1, the Planning Commission had postponed its final decision on the proposed 485-unit apartment complex to mid-February.

Quail Meadows Apartments, the largest residential development in the city’s history, has been highly controversial among residents who fear two six-story buildings will have a negative impact on the surrounding environment and neighborhood.

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seasons,’’ SDAR President Spencer Lugash said. “We continue to urge potential home buyers to consult with a local realtor in order to make the most educated home purchasing decision.’’

The median price of single-family resale homes in the county increased by 4%, to $980,000 — more than 15% higher than last January. The price of attached homes was unchanged over the past month at $650,000

Several residents said Quail Gardens Drive would be permanently gridlocked with traffic from the proposed project and three other approved projects — Fox Point Farms with 250 units, Sunshine Gardens with 140 units, and Moonlight Apartments with 202 units — along a 2.5-mile stretch of road.

Quail Meadows will consist of one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments within two six-story buildings facing Kristen Court. The project will also include a seven-story parking garage (six stories above ground, one story below) with 793 parking spaces, 319 of which are set aside for electric vehicles.

Under regular city zoning laws, buildings ranging

but is still more than 10% higher than in January 2023.

The areas in San Diego County with the most single-family home sales in January were Fallbrook with 30, Oceanside East with 20 and Vista East with 19.

The most expensive single-family property sold in the county last month was a home on Ocean Front in Del Mar. Built in 1960, the 2,380-square-foot home features five bedrooms and seven baths, and closed on Jan. 9 for $18.5 million.

The affordable units will be sprinkled throughout the project, and low-income tenants will have access to the same amenities as the market-rate units.

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“We have been working on this project for a very long time,” Lee said.

The Quail Meadows project will return to the Planning Commission soon with new public notice.

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Politics: Them vs. Us from

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Garvin Walsh

At its best, politics in California, as elsewhere, is a civilized way to address and resolve conflicts in society. Settling differences via politics demands compromise, so we don’t always get what we want, but it’s far better than having to resort to force, which predictably unleashes a host of unintended consequences.

Many politicians see themselves in heroic terms, “fighting” for their cause. In truth, heroic moments are rare, and most of the time, they are doing the mundane work of government, which usually involves collecting or dispensing public funds, though lately, it seems to involve telling others how to live their lives. That’s not so heroic.

Elected officials — executives and legislators — are surrounded by bureaucrats who quietly accumulate power and influence and by rent seekers who manipulate circumstances and the law so they can live off the scraps that fall away from the table. Their number is legion: administrators, teachers, and other public employees, contractors, developers, and owners in regulated industries, along with recipients of the many forms of public welfare.

These people aren’t elected, but they have the power to influence the government with money and boots on the ground. The rest of us, who don’t have a direct stake in the operation of government, have only the diffuse power of the vote. Paradoxically, the people are sovereign, but we have become outsiders. It’s them versus us.

Quoting Lord Acton,

“Power tends to corrupt, and absolute power corrupts absolutely.” Our situation in California comes quite close to absolute power. The Democrats in Sacramento hold supermajorities in both houses of the Legislature and the governorship. They have the means at their disposal to act on their own.

When the need for compromise is removed, abuses follow, as night follows day. If the shoe were on the other foot, a Republican supermajority would likely behave the same.

We reported recently about The Taxpayer Protection Initiative, an already-approved ballot measure, an attempt to in-

When the need for compromise is removed, abuses follow, as night follows day.

vigorate the sovereign power of the voters. The Democrats in Sacramento have asked the State Supreme Court to disqualify the measure to deny the people the opportunity to vote on the proposed constitutional amendment to require voter approval of new taxes.

Briefs and replies from both sides have been filed. It’s instructive to review the lengthy list of those on whose behalf briefs in support of the Democrats have been filed. They understand that limiting the taxing power of the government will constrain its ability to dispense more favors. They enjoy the status quo, the orgy of corruption that now characterizes our state government, and they don’t want to give that up.

Voters should connect the dots between the choices they make on their ballots and the kind of govern-

Prop. 47 changes look certain for vote

The more time goes by since the 2014 passage of California’s Proposition 47, the more it’s clear that voters blundered in approving the initiative’s setting an absolute $950 floor value for a theft or burglary to be considered a felony.

This ballot measure deprived judges of the right to decide whether a crime involving less than $950 value in merchandise or other goods might also be felonious.

One result has been a cadre of repeat offenders who time and again take goods worth less than $950 and then are quickly released by police even when they are caught, because many cops and courts disdain spending time on “minor” cases.

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need to band together and promote the proposed new initiative, which passed the 25% mark for needed voter signatures on Jan. 24.

ment we get. Read the list of Democrat amici below. And remember, it’s them versus us. Independent California Institute; California Professional Firefighters; American Civil Liberties Union of Northern California and American Civil Liberties Union of Southern California; Service Employees International Union California State Council; Association of California Water Agencies; California Special Districts Association; California State Association of Counties; California Air Pollution Control Officers Association; California Association of Sanitation Agencies; California Fire Chiefs Association; California Municipal Utilities Association; City and County of San Francisco; City of Los Angeles; Fire Districts Association of California; League of California Cities; California Labor Federation; California Pan-Ethnic Health Network; California Rural Legal Assistance, Inc.; California Work & Family Coalition; Center for Workers’ Rights; Center for WorkLife Law; Child Care Law Center; Disability Rights Education & Defense Fund; Equal Rights Advocates; First 5 California; Legal Aid at Work; UNITE-LA; Operating Engineers Local 3; California Statewide Law Enforcement Association; San Jose Police Officers’ Association; Superior Court Professional Employees’ Association; Davis Professional Firefighters’ Association, Local 3494; East Palo Alto Police Officers’ Association; Sacramento Housing & Redevelopment Agency Employees Association; Korean Immigrant Workers Advocates of Southern California, DBA Koreatown Immigrant Workers Alliance... Read the full list online at thecoastnews.com.

Garvin Walsh is a resident of Encinitas who shares his opinions on policy and politics.

That’s one thing that led to repeat assaults on stores by so-called “smashand-grab” robbers who carefully design their crimes to involve $949 or less in store value — per person involved.

These crimes sometimes see long caravans of late-model cars and pickups descend suddenly on stores and malls and depart with the loot almost as quickly.

It does not now matter how often a person is caught among those thieves; each offense is completely separate, unlike many other crimes where repeat offenders often get stronger sentences than first-timers.

That’s why the currently circulating initiative now seems certain to get a vote in November. Known as the “Homelessness, Drug Addiction and Theft Reduction Act,” it aims to make possession of fentanyl a felony and allow judges to treat repeat misdemeanor thefts as more serious crimes.

That ballot will also include a measure making it far more difficult to pass local tax initiatives, among others.

The move to toughen Prop. 47 leaves most of the original initiative intact. It does not change the felony threshold level for most thefts, which is far lower than the bottom limit or felonies in many other states.

When it passed, few foresaw it could spawn a new form of robbery and burglary in California, the smash-and-grab. This gets its name from the manner in which store windows and glass counters are smashed, with items locked inside transparent displays often quickly grabbed, bagged and then quickly sold on the Internet.

The phenomenon has become common enough to convince mayors of many significant cities they

Prop. 47 made most forms of drug possession a misdemeanor, as it did with many thefts. It passed with support from Gov. Gavin Newsom, who was then lieutenant governor, Los Angeles District Attorney George Gascon, Santa Clara County D.A. Jeff Rosen, several police chiefs who didn’t want to waste their cops’ time on “minor” crimes, plus the American Civil Liberties Union, Roman Catholic bishops and former Republican House Speaker Newt Gingrich.

The new effort to toughen it up — even if that increases the state’s prison populace a bit — now includes San Francisco Mayor London Breed and San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan.

Said Breed, “The challenges…related to fentanyl and organized retail theft require real changes to our state laws.” She added that she seeks to keep what works well in Prop. 47 and only change what does not.

Once this measure qualifies for the ballot — and it has until late June to do that — it will probably prove the most popular item this fall.

For as early as 2018, the nonpartisan Public Policy Institute of California noted that Prop. 47 appears linked to some theft increases. That’s important in an era when violent crimes like rape and murder are down, but car burglaries and other forms of property theft are way up.

Newsom has resisted calls from district attorneys, mayors and police chiefs to modify Prop. 47, as have many voters, as reflected in the 2020 rejection of a previous initiative to alter Prop. 47. But that was before the start of smash-and-grabs and before the gap between violent crimes on persons and property crimes became wide.

The new realities make it clear some change is needed, but sponsors of the current effort have been careful not to completely gut Prop. 47.

That combination makes it more likely the new effort will succeed where the past effort did not, in part because it took an indiscriminate wrecking ball to Prop. 47.

Email Thomas Elias at tdelias@aol.com.

Encinitas studies low-income housing at L-7 site

By Erik P. Gabaldon ENCINITAS —

The fate of a 7.65-acre cityowned parcel on Quail Gardens Drive, known as L-7, has long been the subject of interest and division among residents, resulting in a years-long housing stalemate.

On Valentine’s Day, however, local elected officials broke the gridlock in an effort to keep the city on the right side of state housing laws.

After pleas from the public for and against utilizing the L-7 property for high-density housing, the Encinitas City Council voted 4-1 to move forward with an economic study exploring a 30-45 unit residential subdivision with accessory dwelling units or a 60-plus unit low-income senior apartment complex at 634 Quail Gardens Drive during its Feb. 14 meeting.

The city will retain Kosmont Companies to conduct a financial feasibility study on both scenarios and hire outreach specialists and professional design consultants to develop a public engagement plan to ensure broad community outreach for the project.

“What I love about a 100% affordable housing option like L7 (Quail Gardens) is that it puts us in the driver’s seat. We get to do 100% affordable housing,” said Councilmember Joy Lyndes. “We don’t have to agree with anybody else

about adding additional market-rate housing just to make it happen. This is magic. I’m just very passionate about this.”

In 2018, the council removed the controversial L-7 parcel, located between Channel Islands Drive and Alexandra Lane, from the city’s previous Housing Element due to residents’ concerns over increased density being incompatible with the surrounding residences and exacerbating traffic and parking issues. If approved at the time, L-7 could have

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seen as many as 190 units developed in an area surrounded by single-family homes on acre plots.

For several years, the site, on which current zoning only allows seven residential units, entered a state of development limbo.

In March 2023, a council study session on “no net loss” was held to ensure development opportunities on proposed L-7 (Quail Gardens) remain available throughout the current planning period to meet the city’s state-mandated

affordable housing obligations under the Regional Housing Needs Allocation, or RHNA.

During that meeting, the council requested staff explore options to develop possible scenarios for a 100% affordable housing project at L-7, including a 30- to 45-unit residential subdivision and a 60-unit senior housing development. The L-7 site was declared surplus on Nov. 8, 2023, making the land available for prospective developments to meet the

city’s housing requirements.

The proposed senior housing project would join four residential developments – Fox Point Farms (250 units), Sunshine Gardens Apartments (140 units), Moonlight Apartments (202 units) and Quail Meadows (485 apartments) – in various stages of completion along Quail Gardens Drive.

If approved and finalized, all of these projects will bring more than 1,100 residential units along a 2.5-mile stretch of roadway, including the largest apartment complex in the city’s history.

Councilmember Bruce Ehlers was the lone vote against utilizing the L-7 site.

“I’ve said it is the wrong project. It’s in the wrong place,” Ehlers said. “We’ve already burdened Quail Gardens Drive too heavi-

ly with development, and I completely agree with the speakers who pointed out we need to figure out what happens after we occupy each one of these 1,100 units around there before we make any decisions about adding more and increasing the density, so I will continue to oppose this.”

According to the staff report, the residential subdivision, consisting of single-family homes, ADUs and possibly JADUs on 15 individual lots, would be the most compatible with the existing neighborhood and community character. Most development would be on the eastern side, but some might be needed on the western side to meet the 80% housing requirement.

The staff report noted some considerations and hurdles in building 60 af-

THE ENCINITAS City Council has approved an economic study of a 60-unit seniors-only apartment complex and a 30-45 unit residential subdivision at the L-7 plot on Quail Gardens Drive. Courtesy photo/City of Encinitas

THE CITY-OWNED L-7 parcel at 634 Quail Gardens Drive was declared surplus land in November. Photo by Jordan P. Ingram

Fairgrounds, Del Mar start housing negotiations

City aims to build low-income units on the property

By Laura Place

DEL MAR — The 22nd District Agricultural Association board approved an agreement with the city of Del Mar to kick off negotiations about potentially constructing 61 affordable housing units on fairgrounds property.

Approved unanimously at the board's Feb. 20 meeting, the exclusive negotiating rights agreement states that the Del Mar Fairgrounds and the city will work together to identify a “mutually agreeable site” for the development of affordable housing, determine the scope and feasibility of the project, and set standards for a long-term ground lease.

The board’s vote is good news for the city, which is required by the state to agree with the fairgrounds by April to maintain an in-compliance 6th Cycle Housing Element. The agreement will go before the Del Mar City Council for approval in March, according to City Manager Ashley Jones.

“At the staff level, we are supportive of the agreement and feel it meets the city’s 6th Cycle Housing Element requirements and compliments that Master Planning

effort to be completed by the Fairgrounds,” Jones said.

Fairgrounds staff and the city collaboratively drafted the agreement, with the fairgrounds forming an affordable housing ad-hoc committee to focus on this issue in 2021.

The agreement, effective April 15, lays out a schedule of steps to take over the next two years, with the option of two sixmonth extensions.

The 22nd DAA — the body representing the fairgrounds — will present prospective development sites to the city by the end of the year, with a final de-

velopment site to be chosen by both the city and fairgrounds within the following 14 months.

Board member and adhoc committee representative Kathlyn Mead reminded the board that this is not an agreement to build housing on the fairgrounds but to explore the possibility.

“This is a negotiation,” Mead said. “This doesn't necessarily mean we’re going to find a site, but this puts us in a position where we can actually have that discussion, and hopefully come forward with some recommendations.”

The agreement also

states that the city and fairgrounds will work with state representatives to amend the Food and Agriculture Code to extend the maximum lease term on the site from 55 years to up to 99 years.

Fairgrounds CEO Carlene Moore said affordable housing developments have recently benefited from extended terms of around 60 years or more.

Some board members questioned why the agreement was “exclusive” and whether the fairgrounds would also explore working with other cities to develop housing.

However, board member Joyce Rowland emphasized that this agreement is only coming up because of the specific needs of the city of Del Mar and their request to work with the fairgrounds.

“This has a history because so much of the land of the city of Del Mar is encompassed in the fairgrounds,” Rowland said. “It is a very specific request, and we have no interest in soliciting other jurisdictions. It’s kind of a one-off focus for the city of Del Mar.”

In the future, Moore will represent the fairgrounds in negotiations, and Del Mar City Manager Ashley Jones will represent the city.

If both parties agree on a site, the city would then go toward soliciting developers

and funding and eventually entering into a ground lease with the fairgrounds. Funding for the project has yet to be identified but could come from low-income tax credits or funding from the state or San Diego County.

Depending on when funding could be obtained, a rough timeline was presented to the fairgrounds in November, anticipating the potential completion of construction by 2031.

In conjunction with the exclusive negotiating rights agreement, the 22nd DAA board also adopted a resolution stating that they may have to step away from affordable housing discussions if plans move forward to relocate a portion of the LOSSAN rail through the

THE 22ND District Agricultural Association, the state board governing the Del Mar Fairgrounds, will present prospective development sites on fairgrounds property to the city of Del Mar by the end of the year. File photo/The Coast News

CARLENE MOORE, CEO of the Del Mar Fairgrounds, discusses an affordable housing negotiating agreement with the city of Del Mar on Feb. 20. Photo by Laura Place

New superintendent to lead Solana Beach schools

By Laura Place SOLANA BEACH —

The Solana Beach School District has approved a four-year contract with its new superintendent, Dr. Jennifer Burks.

Burks was unanimously appointed to the position by the district board of trustees on Thursday after emerging as the top candidate last month. She will officially begin her role on March 1 with a base salary of $253,000.

“I am incredibly hon-

ored to be selected as the new superintendent in the Solana Beach School District. I look forward to meeting our students, families, and dedicated staff and to partnering with the Board of Education in service of each and every learner,” Burks said in January. Burks spent the past six and a half years as Associate Superintendent of Technology and Innovation in the Poway Unified School District, where she was named California’s Technology Ad-

Officials ID young man killed by train

By Samantha Nelson ENCINITAS —

The San Diego County Medical Examiner’s Office has identified the young man who was struck and killed by a train last month as 18-year-old Cade Joseph Wood of Encinitas.

Wood was fatally hit by a southbound BNSF freight train near the intersection of Vulcan Avenue and D Street on Jan. 13 in Encinitas.

While the case is still under investigation and an autopsy report has yet to be released, the Medical Examiner’s Office was able to confirm Wood’s name and age.

He was born on Jan. 12, 2006, and celebrated his 18th birthday the day before he died.

A memorial in his honor was placed alongside a fence across the street from 7-Eleven on Village Parkway following his death last month.

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ministrator of the Year in 2020. For three years prior, she worked as the executive director of educational technology in Orange County’s Westminster School District. She holds a doctorate in organizational change and leadership from the University of Southern California, a master’s degree

in clinical psychology and education from Pepperdine University, and a bachelor’s degree in sociology from the University of California, Los Angeles.

District leaders said Burks stood out due to her evident commitment to students and ability to connect with personnel across the Poway Unified district.

“Throughout her educational career, Dr. Burks has demonstrated excellence, embodying an outstanding leadership style that aligns

with our district’s mission, vision, and values. Her professional references consistently described her as an empathetic and caring leader who cultivates support with colleagues, parents, and community members,” said board president Debra Schade.

Burks is also involved with the Association of California School Administrators and the California School Boards Association. She also serves on the Artificial Intelligence Taskforce

of CSBA.

After former superintendent Jodee Brentlinger announced her retirement, the board began seeking a new hire for the district’s top job in the fall. Associate Superintendent Sabrina Lee will continue to serve as interim superintendent until Burks’ start date.

The Solana Beach School District serves around 2,800 students between seven elementary schools and its Child Development Center.

Carlsbad police chief retires in April

By City News Service

CARLSBAD — Law enforcement veteran Mickey Williams, a nearly 30- year member of the Carlsbad Police Department who has served as its chief since mid2021, will retire this spring, city officials announced on Feb. 15.

Williams will step down April 15 and be succeeded by current Assistant Chief Christie Calderwood, according to CPD public affairs.

“Chief Williams has led the Carlsbad Police Department into the era of modern law enforcement,’’ City Manager Scott Chadwick said. “By prioritizing trust, transparency and the responsible use of technology, Chief Williams has created a culture in the department focused on continuous improvement and an exceptional level of service.’’

istration, city officials said.

In 2016, she was responsible for developing and supervising the department’s newly formed Crime Suppression Team, which pairs data analytics with onthe-ground intelligence to deploy department resources in optimal ways.

with the community in this new capacity and leading the outstanding group of professionals that make up the Carlsbad Police Department.’’

unable to confirm with the San Dieguito Union High School District if Wood was a student at San Dieguito Academy or another school in the district.

According to the San Diego Sheriff’s Transit Enforcement District, a report on Wood’s death will be available soon.

Wood’s death was the third of seven recent train fatalities across the region since the beginning of the year.

The most recent death involved a woman who was struck and killed by a southbound Coaster train on Feb. 10 near the intersection of Chesterfield Drive and San Elijo Avenue.

Prior to that, two individuals were killed over the same weekend in separate deadly train collisions in Vista and Camp Pendleton.

Williams began his career with the city of Carlsbad in 1995. As police chief, Williams has become known for ushering in greater use of technology, increasing community collaboration and working with regional law enforcement agencies on solutions to today’s law enforcement challenges, according to department officials.

In 2020, he led Carlsbad’s response to Black Lives Matter demonstrations, working closely with organizers to create a safe and respectful environment, city officials said. He later collaborated with other law enforcement agencies in the region on a model de-escalation policy that has since been adopted countywide.

Calderwood joined the Carlsbad Police Department 17 years ago and has served as its second-in-com-

mand for two years. She has hands-on experience in every aspect of law enforcement, including investigations, patrol and admin-

“I am deeply honored to take on this new role, serving as police chief in the community where I grew up and where I first found my calling to serve,’’ Calderwood said. “I am looking forward to working

Calderwood, a graduate of La Costa Canyon High School, earned a bachelor of arts in literature and writing at California State University San Marcos, as well as a master of science in administration.

She will be sworn in as police chief April 9 and officially assume the role six days later.

Logan Betz is the newest Encinitas Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors member. Born and raised in North County, he is the account manager for EDCO Waste and Recycling Services and is passionate about the area and the community that EDCO serves.

“EDCO is family-owned and locally operated. We want to be as much a part of the community as business and residents we serve are,” says Logan. “We are equally invested in the success and growth of the communities we operate within.”

Sustainability Committee.

“My ultimate goal is to make sustainability accessible, profitable and transparent for businesses. I am very excited about opportunities we have to help the business community reduce waste and gain access to affordable recyclable alternatives. You can go to our website EDCOdisposal.com to find easily accessible literature and tools that show exactly what we have the capacity to recycle.”

providing the fuel that powers our vehicles to return to your home to remove your waste again.”

Logan’s perfect day in Encinitas?

“Although we do haul trash, we think of ourselves as a recycle company. We don’t own or operate any landfill facilities; we have built and operate recycling facilities throughout the region. Encinitas’ commercial and residential recyclable and organic materials are sent to our recycling facilities in Escondido, and are converted into fertilizer and renewable natural gas. When you recycle your organics with EDCO, you are

“When I first joined the Chamber a few years ago, I knew it as a strong networking group. Over time, I realized it is the voice of the city in many ways — an advocate for the growth of the business community and the community as a whole. I have met business owners that have chosen Encinitas as their home because of the Encinitas Chamber.”

Logan also sits on the Chamber’s Environmental

“Taking a cup of coffee from Necessity Coffee and sitting in the sun at the beach or any of the beautiful Encinitas parks to read. For lunch, I love to celebrate some of the fantastic local restaurants — Hamburger Hut, and Moto Deli always treat me well. I might sneak another cup of coffee in and visit the Meditation Garden or Botanic Gardens after that. And even on my off days, I’ll probably peek in a recycle bin or two just to see what’s going on.”

LOGAN BETZ is account manager for EDCO Waste and Recycling Services.

BURKS

A LOCAL memorial for Cade Wood, 18, of Encinitas, who was struck and killed by a train Jan. 13 near the intersection of D Street and Vulcan Avenue. Photo by Samantha Nelson

CHRISTIE CALDERWOOD will replace Mickey Williams as police chief. Courtesy photos

LEGALS LEGALS LEGALS LEGALS LEGALS LEGALS LEGALS

CITY OF ENCINITAS

DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT

505 South Vulcan Avenue, Encinitas, CA 92024 Phone: (760) 633-2710 | Email: planning@encinitasca.gov | Web: www.encinitasca.gov

City Hall Hours: Monday through Thursday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM and every other Friday (2/23, 3/8 etc.) 8:00 AM TO 4:00 PM (Closed 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM)

NOTICE OF PENDING ACTION ON ADMINISTRATIVE APPLICATION AND COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT

PROJECT NAME: Stillinger Lot Consolidation; CASE NUMBER: MULTI-006356-2023; BADJ-006353-2023; CDPNF-006354-2023; FILING DATE: July 10, 2023; APPLICANT: Randy Brown; LOCATION: 2178 Cambridge Avenue (APN: 260-404-16); PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Boundary Adjustment and Coastal Development Permit to authorize the consolidation of two existing legal lots; ZONING/OVERLAY: The project site is located within the Residential 11 (R-11) Zone, Special Study, and Coastal Overlay Zones; ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS: The project has been determined to be exempt from environmental review pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15305(a) which exempts minor alterations in land such as minor lot line adjustments.

STAFF CONTACT: Kaipo Eager-Kaninau, Assistant Planner: (760) 633-2717 or kkaninau@ encinitasca.gov

PRIOR TO 5:00 PM ON MONDAY, MARCH 4, 2024, ANY INTERESTED PERSON MAY REVIEW THE APPLICATION AND PRESENT TESTIMONY, ORALLY OR IN WRITING, TO THE DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT. WRITTEN TESTIMONY IS PREFERRED IN ORDER TO HAVE A RECORD OF THE COMMENTS RECEIVED.

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

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

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

02/23/2024 CN 28564

CITY OF ENCINITAS DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT

505 S. Vulcan Avenue, Encinitas, CA 92024 Phone: (760) 633-2710 | Email: planning@encinitasca.gov | Web: www.encinitasca.gov

City Hall Hours: Monday through Thursday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM and every other Friday (2/23, 3/8 etc.) 8:00 AM TO 4:00 PM (Closed 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM)

NOTICE OF PENDING ACTION ON ADMINISTRATIVE APPLICATION AND COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT

PROJECT NAME: Saxony SB-9; CASE NUMBER: MULTI-006016-2023; SUB-0060172023; CDP-006018-2023; CDP-006019-2023 (Lot B) FILING DATE: February 28, 2023;

APPLICANT: Bennet Bloom, Ocean Zen LLC; LOCATION: APN 254-353-20; PROJECT

DESCRIPTION: Request for a parcel map for an urban lot split pursuant to Government Code Section 66411.7 for the creation of two lots (Lots A & B) and development of a single family home of the resultant Lot B of the urban lot split; ZONING/OVERLAY: Rural Residential 2 (RR-2), Coastal Zone, Special Study, and Cultural/Natural Resources; ENVIRONMENTAL

STATUS: The project has been determined to be exempt from environmental review pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Sections 15315, Minor Land Divisions and 15303(a) New Construction. Section 15315 exempts division of property in urbanized areas zoned for residential when in conformance with the General Plan and zoning, no variances are required, all services and access are available, the parcel was not involved in a division of a larger parcel win the previous two year and does not have an average lot slope greater than 20 percent. Section 15303(a) exempts the construction of a new single-family residence. In addition, none of the exceptions listed in Section 15300.2 exist for the project.

STAFF CONTACT: Fran Carr, Associate Planner: (760)633-2738 or fcarr@encinitasca.gov

PRIOR TO 5:00 PM ON MONDAY, MARCH 4, 2024, ANY INTERESTED PERSON

MAY REVIEW THE APPLICATION AND PRESENT TESTIMONY, ORALLY OR IN WRITING, TO THE DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT. WRITTEN TESTIMONY IS PREFERRED IN ORDER TO HAVE A RECORD OF THE COMMENTS RECEIVED.

If additional information is not required, the Development Services Department will render a determination on the application, pursuant to Section 2.28.090 of the City of Encinitas Municipal Code, after the close of the review period. An Appeal of the Department’s determination CANNOT BE FILED in accordance with City Council Urgency Ordinance No. 2022-19.

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

02/23/2024 CN 28565

state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank speci ed in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state). At: At the entrance to the East County Regional Center by the statue, 250 E. Main Street, El Cajon, CA 92020, NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE – continued all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County, California describing the land therein: See Exhibit “A” Attached Hereto And Made A Part Hereof. The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 12636 CALLE DE ROB POWAY, CA 92064 AND 2572 VANTAGE WAY, DEL MAR, CA 92014. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to-wit: $2,537,499.33 (Estimated). Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this gure prior to sale. The bene ciary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election of Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located and more than three months have elapsed since such recordation. DATE: 2/15/2024 CALIFORNIA TD SPECIALISTS, AS TRUSTEE, as Trustee 8190 EAST KAISER BLVD., ANAHEIM HILLS, CA 92808 PHONE: 714-283-2180

FOR TRUSTEE SALE

INFORMATION LOG ON TO:

www.stoxposting.com CALL: 844-477-7869 PATRICIO S. INCE’, VICE PRESIDENT CALIFORNIA TD SPECIALIST IS A DEBT

COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY

INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT

trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 844477-7869, or visit this internet Web site www.stoxposting.com, using the le number assigned to this case T.S.# 86904.

Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be re ected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale.”

For sales conducted after January 1, 2021: NOTICE TO TENANT: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call (844) 477-7869, or visit this internet website www. STOXPOSTING.com, using the le number assigned to this case 86904 to nd the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid; by remitting the funds and a davit described in Section 2924m(c) of the Civil Code; so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. TS# 86904

LEGAL DESCRIPTION

appurtenances thereto, over, under, along and across that portion of the Northerly 20 feet of parcel 2 of parcel map no. 6142, in the County or San Diego, State of California, led in the o ce of the County recorder of San Diego county on July 7, 1977, Lying within the proposed 40 foot private road easement as designated and delineated on said parcel map no. 6142. Parcel 2: APN 300-460-79-00 Lot 237 of Del Mar Hills, unit no. 6, in the City of Del Mar, County San Diego, State of California, according to map thereof no. 6162, led in the o ce of the County recorder of San Diego County, August 6, 1968. STOX 943564 / 86904 02/23/2024, 03/01/2024, 03/08/2024 CN 28554

BATCH: AFC-4009

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S

SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A NOTICE OF DELINQUENT ASSESSMENT DATED SHOWN BELOW UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. NOTICE is hereby given that CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, as the duly appointed Trustee pursuant to Notice of Delinquent Assessment and Claim of Lien executed by GRAND PACIFIC PALISADES OWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC., A CALIFORNIA NONPROFIT MUTUAL BENEFIT CORPORATION Recorded SHOWN BELOW as Instrument No. SHOWN BELOW of O cial Records in the O ce of the Recorder of SAN DIEGO County, California, property owned by SHOWN BELOW WILL SELL ON 2/29/2024 at 10:00 AM

LOCATION: AT THE FRONT ENTRANCE TO CHICAGO

TITLE COMPANY 2121

PHOMPHAKDY AND ALISA

PHOMPHAKDY HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT

2023-0263586

10/31/2023 2023-0299884 $8971.43 107570 19112AE

19112AE 191 BIENNIAL EVEN

12 211-022-28-00 HAYWOOD W PARRISH AND MAE W PARRISH HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS

9/27/2023 9/28/2023 20230263586 10/31/2023 20230299884 $8472.94 107571 28601AE 28601AE 286

BIENNIAL EVEN 01 211-022-

28-00 RICHARD D MYERS A SINGLE MAN 9/27/2023

9/28/2023 2023-0263586

10/31/2023 2023-0299884

$8460.01 107572 34818AE

34818AE 348 BIENNIAL EVEN 18 211-022-28-00 TSE

WAH YAU A WIDOWER AS SOLE AND SEPARATE

PROPERTY 9/27/2023

9/28/2023 2023-0263586

10/31/2023 2023-0299884

$8067.98 107573 29811AE

29811AE 298 BIENNIAL

EVEN 11 211-022-28-00

GLORIA S RICE A(N)

UNMARRIED WOMAN AND SHARLONNA C MCGAHA

A(N) SINGLE WOMAN AS

JOINT TENANTS 9/27/2023

9/28/2023 2023-0263586

10/31/2023 2023-0299884

$8448.87 107574 28134CE

28134CE 281 BIENNIAL

EVEN 34 211-022-28-00

STEVEN C KNOBLOCK AND TWYLA KNOBLOCK TRUSTEES OF THE

KNOBLOCK FAMILY TRUST

DATED NOVEMBER 16 2016

9/27/2023 9/28/2023 20230263586 10/31/2023 20230299884 $9871.62 107575 25528BE 25528BE 255

BIENNIAL EVEN 28 211-02228-00 MICHAEL P ROHALEY AND MICHELLE M SANDBERG-ROHALEY HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS 9/27/2023

9/28/2023 2023-0263586

10/31/2023 2023-0299884

$8149.55 107576 24711BE

24711BE 247 BIENNIAL EVEN 11 211-022-28-00

DAVID A GILBERT AND GAYE L GILBERT HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT

TENANTS 9/27/2023

9/28/2023 2023-0263586

Title Order No.: 2394878cad

Trustee

NOTICE

DATED

BUCCIARELLI,

in lawful money of the United States, by cash, a cashier’s check drawn by a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a

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

NOTICE TO PROPERTY

OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, bene ciary,

EXHIBIT “A” Parcel 1: APN 324-040-35-00 Parcel A: Parcel 3 of Parcel map no. 10159, in the County of San Diego, State of California, led in the o ce of the County recorder of San Diego County, June 26, 1980, as le no. 80202748 of o cial records. Parcel B: An easement and right of way for road and utility purposes and incidentals thereto, over, under, along and across those portions of parcels 1, 2 and 4 of parcel map no. 10159, in the County of San Diego, State of California, led in the o ce of the County recorder of San Diego County, June 26, 1980, as le no. 80202748 of o cial records, designated and delineated as “proposed 40 foot private road and utility easement” on said parcel map. Parcel C: An easement and right of way for road and utility purposes and incidentals thereto, over, under, along and across the easterly 20.00 feet of parcel 4 and over, under, along and across the southerly 20.00 feet of parcels 1 and 4 of parcel map no. 10159, in the County of San Diego, State of California, led in the o ce of the County recorder of San Diego County, June 26, 1980, as le no. 80-202748 of o cial records. Parcel D: An easement and right of way for ingress and egress, road and utility purposes including but not limited to electric power, telephone, gas, water, sewer and cable television lines and

PALOMAR AIRPORT ROAD. CARLSBAD, CA 92011 AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States, by cash, a cashier’s check drawn by a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, business in this state, all right, title and interest under said Notice of Delinquent Assessment in the property situated in said County, describing the land on above referred Claim of Lien.

TS#, REF#, ICN, UNIT/ INTERVAL/WEEK, APN, CURRENT OWNER(S), COL DATED, COL RECORDED, COL BOOK, COL PAGE/ INSTRUMENT#, NOD RECORDED, NOD BOOK, NOD PAGE/ INSTRUMENT#, ESTIMATED SALES AMOUNT 107567 27437AE 27437AE 274

BIENNIAL EVEN 37 211-02228-00 JESSELINE M MCCHESNEY A(N)

UNMARRIED WOMAN AS SOLE AND SEPARATE

09 211-022-28-00

HELEN J BATTLESON TRUSTEE OF THE HELEN J BATTLESON 1989 TRUST ESTABLISHED SEPTEMBER

1989

9/28/2023

10/31/2023 2023-0299884

$8030.17 107577 19625CE

19625CE 196 BIENNIAL EVEN 25 211-022-28-00

DAVID HOLBROOK AND ANGELA P HOLBROOK HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS WITH RIGHT OF SURVIVORSHIP

9/27/2023 9/28/2023 20230263586 10/31/2023 20230299884 $8949.70 107578 19452BE 19452BE 194

BIENNIAL EVEN 52 211-02228-00 DANIEL E CLARK AND ROSE T CLARK HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS 9/27/2023

9/28/2023 2023-0263586

10/31/2023 2023-0299884

$8473.32 107579 39850AE

39850AE 398 BIENNIAL EVEN 50 211-022-28-00

JONATHAN L HIRSCH AND ROSE M HIRSCH HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS 9/27/2023

9/28/2023 2023-0263586

10/31/2023 2023-0299884

$8649.12 107580 17612BE

17612BE 176 BIENNIAL EVEN 12 211-022-28-00

THOMAS J YAMASTA AND TASHA-ANN N YAMASTA HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS 9/27/2023

9/28/2023 2023-0263586

10/31/2023 2023-0299884

$7557.82 107581

37208CE

37208CE 372 BIENNIAL

EVEN 08 211-022-28-00

SHERRY WILSON A WIDOW

AS SOLE AND SEPARATE

PROPERTY 9/27/2023

9/28/2023 2023-0263586

10/31/2023 2023-0299884

$8069.43 107582

Carlsbad building 8 new pickleball courts

By Erik P. Gabaldon CARLSBAD

—

The

City Council approved the design and construction of eight new pickleball courts at two municipal parks during its Feb. 13 meeting, making a total of 14 outdoor courts throughout Carlsbad.

Previously, city staff presented options to construct new outdoor pickleball courts to the Parks & Recreation Commission and the Senior Commission. Both commissions recommended the proposal to construct four new courts at Calavera Hills Community Park and four new courts at Stagecoach Community Park.

"The eight new outdoor pickleball courts are expected to open in about 24 to 28 months and are estimated to cost between $2 million and $2.4 million total,” the city said. The new outdoor courts will be new additions to the existing six outdoor courts at Poinsettia Community Park. The proposal was greenlit three and a half months after the City Council approved an updated Parks & Recreation Department "master plan," which showed pickleball's rising popularity in Carlsbad.

"When approving the master plan last September, the City Council considered how to best meet the growing demand for pickleball courts, ultimately deciding against converting existing tennis courts or creating shared courts, even though those options could be completed more quickly than designing and constructing new pickleball courts,” the city said.

The city's decision to build more pickleball courts comes after months of residents expressing their frustrations over the lack of access to local courts due to the growing popularity of the sport in the city and across North County.

Some locals said that many players visit Carlsbad

from neighboring cities to play on the free courts at Poinsettia, and suggested the city create a reservation system that prioritizes Carlsbad residents.

"We live very close to the pickleball courts at Poinsettia Park and have never once been able to use them," said resident Melissa Sisco. "On any given evening, 30 to 50 people are waiting. So to play pickleball, we have to drive to other cities and pay private fees, even though we have courts within walking distance that our tax dollars support. The very frustrating part of this is that in the North County community, people are coming from all over to use these courts because they are free."

The new courts will come equipped with lights for night play and special matting on the perimeter fencing designed to reduce sound. Court hours will open from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., aligning with regular park hours to prevent late-night noise and the courts will be locked overnight.

The next steps in the project’s phase will consist of soliciting and hiring a design consultant, completing the required environmental analysis and permitting process, preparing detailed construction plans, and putting them out to bid.

The Calavera Hills and Stagecoach locations rose

to the top of the list due to their best fit with the selection criteria, which included: geographic diversity (spreading courts out in different locations of the city); distance from nearby residents and protected habitat areas (pickleball can be noisy); locations that would not significantly affect existing park uses or programs; locations adjacent to existing tennis courts to create a racquet sports complex (like Poinsettia); availability of parking, restrooms and other infrastructure, and construction requirements and estimated project costs.

The city offers indoor pickleball at Calavera Hills Community Center, Pine Avenue Community Center, and Stagecoach Community Center. The city also offers pickleball lessons for adults. Residents can sign up online.

Outdoor pickleball courts are also among the amenities proposed in three design concepts for the future Robertson Ranch Park. The city is currently seeking community feedback on the park's design through an online survey.

According to the U.S. Pickleball Association, pickleball was invented in 1965 on Bainbridge Island, a short ferry ride from Seattle. Three dads — Joel Pritchard, Bill Bell and Barney McCallum are credited for creating the

game.

OCEANSIDE RESIDENT Michelle plays a game of pickleball with friends on Feb. 21 at Pickleball Club of Carlsbad. The city of Carlsbad has agreed to build more city-owned pickleball courts to meet growing demand in the region. Photo by Michelle Slentz/The Coast News

CARLSBAD RESIDENT Kim returns a shot during a pickleball match on Feb. 21 at Pickleball Club of Carlsbad. Photo by Michelle Slentz/The Coast News

Hoffman still good-time Charley on the PGA Tour

Charley Hoffman’s been golfing seemingly forever, with no plans to tap the brakes.

Hoffman, of Rancho Santa Fe, is focusing on 500 while others zero in on 47.

The PGA Tour’s West Coast Swing has come and gone, and Hoffman didn’t swing and miss. Despite being among the circuit’s older pros, Hoffman, 47, continues to shine.

“I don’t know any better,” Hoffman said. “I think I’m just dumb enough to think when I first got on Tour that I was good enough to play on it, but I wasn’t a world-beater.

“I was a pretty good player and I was able to do it. Now I think I’m just dumb enough to think I can compete against the young guys still. I love competing.”

Hoffman’s drive to strive comes with a wink and a smile. While others, rightly so, are tortured by the game, Hoffman arrives with his bag and good-nature swag.

True, it no longer includes his mullet hair style. Father Time does exact a price and among it, Hoffman’s well-known flow.

Hoffman shrugs, and of course, grins. He’s among the PGA’s more popular players, with his chill attitude as he nears something difficult to obtain: 500 career PGA starts.

“It’s coming up,” said Hoffman, with last week’s Genesis Invitational marking No. 496. “When people start saying it’s my, 17th or 18th WM Phoenix Open and this is my 17th (Genesis), I don’t feel like I’ve been around that long, but I guess I have.”

There were hiccups along the way, but since 2006 Hoffman has been a pro, with $34 million in career earnings.

“It’s flown by since then,” he said.

Last week, the Hoffman family had a swell ski trip to

sports talk

jay paris

Mammoth planned. Then Hoffman finished second at the WM Phoenix Open, losing a heartbreaking playoff to Nick Taylor.

Taylor birdied five of the last six holes to deny Hoffman's bid to snap his eightyear drought between titles.

Hoffman missed his fifth career win, but he played his way into the Genesis Invitational.

His family? They went skiing.

“The snow in Mammoth looked great, the weather’s perfect,” Hoffman said.

Hoffman stuck to his clubs and saw Tiger Woods, the Genesis host, in the Riviera Country Club after he drove up from North County.

“Nice job, old man,” Woods said of Hoffman making the field.

Hoffman chuckled, noting that Woods, who was unable to complete his second round because of an illness, is his elder.

No matter, barb delivered. It was just return fire from someone who’s been on the other end of Hoffman’s ribbing.

“He’s older than me, but it’s nice to get that,” Hoffman said.

“Walking around the golf course also it was, ‘Good job Mr. Hoffman.’ My dad’s behind me, I still don’t feel like Mr. Hoffman.”

He’s a good-time Charley to many facing a bad lie.

The Charley Hoffman Foundation has been doing good things since 2009, raising more than $4 million for local charities, and those in Las Vegas, where he played collegiately.

Hoffman and others help those going through

Seidler celebration of life set for Petco on March 23

By City News Service

REGION — The San Diego Padres recently unveiled more details regarding the celebration of life scheduled next month for late owner and chairman Peter Seidler, as well as the jersey patch honoring Seidler that will be worn by Padres players throughout the 2024 season.

The March 23 event will be held at 1 p.m. at Petco Park, with Padres broadcaster Don Orsillo serving as master of ceremonies.

The celebration will be attended by current and former Padres players, team and league executives, family members, local dignitar-

challenging times. They also aid golf programs that strengthen communities.

His recent Charley Hoffman Pro-Am at The Farms, after a fundraising show by REO Speedwagon at the Belly Up the night before, stuffed more dough away.

Then there’s Hoffman, and he just won’t go away.

He’s made all but one cut in his four starts, his ranking zoomed to No. 106, and he still feels that spark.

“I think that fire’s still burning," he said. “I still feel young at heart.”

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

ies and more.

Admission will be free for fans, though digital tickets will need to be claimed; they will be available starting Thursday, Feb. 29.

Parking will also be free in neighboring Padres-controlled lots, including the Lexus Premier Lot, Tailgate Lot and Padres Parkade.

The jersey patch players will wear this season features Seidler’s initials, “PS,” inside a heart.

The first 10,000 fans in attendance at the celebration of life will receive a free jersey patch. Seating will be on a first-come, first-served basis.

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Cardiff market turns 1

By Staff ENCINITAS

— The Cardiff Farmers Market will celebrate its first anniversary on March 2, marking a year of growth, community impact and supporting local farmers, producers and artisans.

According to organizers, the market has become a platform for local entrepreneurs in North San Diego County, fostering a diverse vendor community. The market has witnessed a 20% increase in certified farmers since its inception, showcasing a growing range of locally sourced produce.

The market has planned a series of activities on Saturday, March 2:

• The first 150 visitors will receive a sweet treat from Chaupain Bakery;

• Participants can find their “birthday buddy” at the market and receive a gift at the Cardiff 101 information booth;

• Two chances to win $100: shoppers will receive a ticket to win $100 worth of Cardiff Farmer’s Market bucks, and opportunity drawing winners will be announced March 16 and March 30;

• Entertainment includes face painting, The Bubble Guy from 12:30 to 2 p.m., musical performances from the Ada Harris Wild Cat Band and more.

The celebration takes place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. during normal farmer’s market operation hours at MiraCosta College’s San Elijo campus.

CONKLIN MORA

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MIRACOSTA TRUSTEE

Heather Conklin was selected to fill the Area No. 7 seat on the MiraCosta College Board of Trustees, left vacant by former Trustee Bill Fischer, who resigned this year for personal reasons. Conklin currently serves as the deputy director of policy, outreach and data for the County of San Diego and co-founded the Science Communication Journal Club.

SPORTS MEDICINE

Del Mar resident Dr. Laika Nur, a sports medicine specialist at Scripps Clinic, will serve as head team physician of the new San Diego Mojo professional volleyball team.

COLLEGE GRADS

Kristina Gonzalez of Vista graduated with a Bachelor of Science in general business and Aislinn Mooney of Carlsbad graduated with a Master of Science in child life studies from Missouri State University.

DEAN’S LIST

The following students

Pets of the Week

SKIDOO is the pet of the week at Rancho Coastal Humane Society. She is a 1½-year-old, 34-pound female pug mix.

Skidoo is friendly and playful, though she can be shy in new situations. She walks well on a leash but sometimes pulls during her walks. She knows the command “sit.” When she gets excited, having her sit helps her to calm down so you can pet her. Skidoo does “zoomies” to use up her energy.

The $145 adoption fee includes a medical exam, neuter, up-to-date vaccinations, registered microchip and a one-year license.

For information about adoption or becoming a virtual foster, stop by RCHS at 389 Requeza St., Encinitas, call (760) 753-6413, or visit SDpets.org.

made the fall dean’s list at their respective colleges and universities: Van Coughlin of Solana Beach at the College of the Holy Cross in Massachusetts; Samantha Kissner of San Marcos at Hollins University in Virginia; Camryn Cox of Encinitas at Coastal Carolina University in South Carolina; and Isabelle Montez of Oceanside, Abigail Tangonan of Carlsbad, Chaz Verdugo of Solana Beach and Huon Fitzpatrick, Layla Curley and Oscar Schuman of Encinitas at Emerson College in Massachusetts.

HONOR SOCIETY

Abraham Esguerra of San Marcos was inducted into the Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines, at Louisiana State University Shreveport.

TOP PITCHER

Cal State San Marcos softball player Savannah Coyle was named pitcher of the week for the sixth time by the California Collegiate Athletic Association.

RISING STARS

The Vista Chamber of Commerce has announced the following students as its February Rising Stars: Valeria Perez Martin of Guajome Park Academy, Mekhi Harris of Trade Tech High School, Belen Sanchez of Mission Vista High School,

ESPRESSO is pet of the week at the Helen Woodward Animal Center. She is a 6-month-old polydactyl kitten.

When she isn’t napping in the sun, this independent, mitten-clad kitten with a few extra toes can keep herself entertained with yarn and feather toys all day long.

Espresso’s adoption fee is $145 plus a $36 microchip fee.

All pets adopted from HWAC are altered and upto-date on vaccinations and micro-chipped for identification.

Helen Woodward Animal Center at 6523 Helen Woodward Way in Rancho Santa Fe. Kennels are open Wednesday-Sunday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. (appointment only)

For more information call (858) 756-4117, option #1 or visit animalcenter.org.

NUR

Noelani Hall of Rancho Buena Vista High School, David Guevara of General Raymond Murray High School and Melody Hernandez Solorio of Vista High School.

40 UNDER 40

Vista Community Clinic’s optometry director, Dr. Wendy Mora, has been named on the Vista Chamber of Commerce’s “40 Under 40” list.

PROMISE TO KIDS

Pamplemousse Grille in Solana Beach raised more than $21,000 for Promises2Kids, a local nonprofit whose mission is to create a brighter future for foster children in San Diego County.

BAND RETURNS

North County-based band Sol Remedy, first formed by garden farmers in Escondido in 2010, recently released their new song, “Bici” at Wildcat Studios. The song is available on YouTube: https://www.youtube. com/watch?v=qjiY_trXxro

LAZY ACRES

Lazy Acres Natural Market has begun accepting Electronic Benefits Transfer Supplemental Nutrition and Assistance Program (EBT SNAP) online for sameday delivery and pickup via Instacart delivery service. Those who live in Encinitas and San Diego’s Mission Hills neighborhood will be able to use this program.

Sales opportunities crumbling in Aisle 16

So, imagine my surprise last night at Oceanside’s WinCo supermarket. In Aisle 16, by the end cap for Otter Pops, was a display screaming “NEW OREO BAKEWARE.”

Baking pans of assorted shapes and sizes, branded with Oreo’s traditional blue colors, pushed into the middle of the aisle. Glued into each pan was a sell sheet with the product’s specifications, along with images of Oreo cookies and other, presumably homemade, baked goods.

The sell sheet offered care instructions in English, Spanish and Arabic. There was even a cute little bite out of the UPC code.

Only…where were the recipes?

With 36 varieties, I’d call Oreo a prolific company. Indeed, I’ve always considered the original cookie version to be comfort food.

Yet they missed a trick by providing an expensive, custom-made display introducing a new brand extension and not cross-promoting to their other offerings.

The Chinese company licensing the Oreo name here has one objective: selling pans. So, I blame the Oreo marketing people for missing this trick.

Because including a couple of recipes would have also sent customers scurrying to Aisle 8 for flour and sugar, to the fridge for milk and eggs, and to Aisle 4 for (you guessed it) Oreos.

And to encourage that sale in the cookie aisle, they could have included a coupon.

C’mon, folks…this isn’t rocket science!

ask mr. marketing rob weinberg

True, company parent Mondelez International makes a few cents from selling these pans, but their real interest is selling cookies. The socks, candles and other ancillary items sold on their website are supplemental to their business, not the main event.

Yup, someone in the marketing department should be kicking themselves today, recognizing the enormity of their oops!

You’ll probably also offer new products or services at some point, lest you be (in Ronald Reagan’s words) consigned to "the ash heap of history.”

When considering your audience, suppliers, production and distribution, recognize the cross-marketing opportunities. Done properly, they’re a great way to draw attention to multiple parts of your business.

And if you don’t have enough avenues to draw attention to, strike an alliance with another business or a nonprofit. This will not only provide you with a strategic partnership, but it will allow you to reach out to each other’s audiences and mitigate risks by splitting the costs.

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

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Local activist groups demand Gaza cease-fire

Protesters stage sit-in at Levin’s Oceanside office

By Samantha Nelson OCEANSIDE

— More than two dozen people staged a sit-in protest and an outside demonstration at Rep. Mike Levin’s office in Oceanside earlier this month to demand that he call for an immediate and permanent cease-fire in Palestine’s Gaza Strip territory.

The protest organizers, members of the San Diego chapters of the Palestinian Youth Movement (PYM) and the Jewish Voice for Peace (JVP), said they were “fed up” after making several attempts to meet with Levin and his staff to discuss their demands for a cease-fire in Gaza.

Similar demonstrations have taken place over the last few months around the county, including during public comment at local City Council meetings in places like Oceanside and Escondido.

The conflict between Israel and Palestine dates back to the end of the 19th century, according to the Council on Foreign Relations. As a result of growing international pressure for the creation of a Jewish state after World War II, the state of Israel was established in 1948, triggering the first Arab-Israeli War. In 1949, Israel won the war, but hundreds of thousands of Palestinians were displaced, sparking decades of violent conflict between Israel and the Palestinian people.

More recently, what is now being referred to as the Israel-Hamas war began when Hamas-led Palestinian militant groups launched a surprise attack on southern Israel from the Gaza Strip on Oct. 7, 2023, killing more than 1,100 Israelis and foreign nationals and capturing more than 250 people.

Israel declared a state of war and has since killed more than 28,000 Palestinians in Gaza, including at least 12,300 young teens and children, according to the Ministry of Health in Gaza.

About a dozen people showed up that morning to speak with Levin, but staff turned them away, according to the activist groups. In response, they sat inside the office for three hours reading a letter to Levin, listing the names of children killed by Israeli strikes in Gaza over the last several months.

As the activists staged the sit-in, another demonstration took place outside the building with dozens of other activists.

The protest came three days after Levin (D-San Juan Capistrano) voted for an additional $17.6 billion in military funding for Israel in a standalone bill that ultimately failed to pass the House of Representatives.

“We want to ask Congressmember Levin how he explains to his two young children that he supports the murder of thousands of children their age in Gaza,” said PYM member Subrein Damanhoury. “We need Mike’s constituents to know that while our infrastructure crumbles, he’s greenlighting $17 billion in weapons and bombs for Israel so that it can continue murdering Palestinian families.”

Levin issued a statement on Feb. 6 in response to his decision to vote for the bill, noting that he previously voted against Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson’s Israel aid package in November that proposed Internal Revenue Service funding cuts.

“Last November, I voted against Speaker Johnson’s Israel aid package because it was conditioned on unacceptable domestic spending reductions. At the time, I said I would vote in favor of a clean aid bill if it came to the House Floor,” Levin said. “My support of this legislation is for the defense of the Israeli people and for Israeli leadership that understands the only way to live in peace, security, and dignity is to establish a Palestinian state.”

Levin did not provide a statement to The Coast News in response to the demonstration at his Oceanside office on Feb. 9.

After three hours, the protesters sitting inside the office left to join the rest of the activists outside. The demonstration eventually dissolved peacefully without any arrests.

The two activist groups vowed to keep up public pressure until Levin and other local leaders call for an unconditional cease-fire and a commitment to end U.S. military funding to Israel.

LOCAL ACTIVISTS protest outside Rep. Mike Levin’s office in Oceanside after the congressman voted for an additional $17.6 billion in military funding for Israel. The House of Representatives rejected the bill. Photo by Samantha Nelson

ACTIVISTS GATHERED on Feb. 9 outside Rep. Mike Levin’s office in Oceanside to protest U.S. military funding for Israel.

Photo by Samantha Nelson

Laura Place

The incident began around 8:03 a.m. in the area of 2nd and West G streets after a driver involved in a minor vehicle collision failed to yield to law enforcement, according to Lt. Zheath Sanchez.

A pursuit ensued, with the driver reaching a speed of around 35 mph, until their vehicle rolled over and crashed in the area of 2nd and I streets near the Self Realization Fellowship

Sanchez said it was unclear what caused the vehicle to roll over.

...Authorities on Feb. 15 released video footage of two patrol officers’ fatal shooting of a parolee who opened fire on them when they tried to arrest him last fall at an Escondido mobile home park.

The events that led to the deadly law enforcement shootout began shortly after 6:30 a.m. Nov. 3, when a resident of the trailer park in the 2500 block of East Valley Parkway reported that a stranger in a sleeping bag was on her porch, according to Escondido police.

Escondido police Officers Anthony Lay and Mi-

chael Statti arrived a short time later making contact with 48-year-old Douglas Quinn of Indiana.

A short time later, when one of the lawmen told Quinn the officers were going to put him in handcuffs, he bolted, pulled a handgun from his waistband, pointed it across his body at the officers while running away and fired several rounds, according to police.

Lay and Statti returned fire, and Quinn collapsed into a hedge alongside a brick perimeter wall. While on the ground, Quinn turned toward the officers, still holding the gun, prompting one of them to fire several more shots at him.

A WHITE minivan crashed in the area between 2nd and I streets near the Self-Realization Fellowship center on Feb. 20 in Encinitas. The driver was reportedly involved in a minor vehicle collision and refused to yield for police. Photo by Henry Markell (@henry.murkell)

It’s time to harvest (and use)

Vichyssoise, or potato and leek soup, was said to have been invented by a French chef who worked at the Ritz-Carlton in New York City. Louis Diat created this cold soup in 1917 as a homage to his grandmother.

He said that he and his brother would cool down the soup by stirring in cold milk. They lived near Vichy, thus the name.

My mother also made this chilled soup in the sum-

mer and served it on our lakeside patio for lunch in Wisconsin.

Living in the Midwest, I suppose it sounded glamorous to have a fancy French soup for lunch!

CARLSBAD SENIOR GARDEN HARVEST

I was inspired by the huge leeks recently harvested from our community garden in Carlsbad. They were left in the ground for almost four months since they were planted and are quite thick, but not verging on going bad. They will be perfect for the soup. At $1 per stalk at the market, four leeks will go a long way!

JULIA CHILD’S VICHYSSOISE

In all of her cookbooks, Julia Child mentions soup

as one of her favorite things to eat. The original recipe from Louis Diat was later transposed into "Mastering the Art of French Cooking, Vol. 1," and is part of Susan Bronson’s "Taste of Home" column.

Ingredients

— 3 cups thinly sliced peeled potatoes (Yukon Gold)

— 4 thinly sliced leeks, carefully washed, white part only

—1½ quarts chicken stock or vegetable broth

— ½ to 1 cup whipping cream

— Salt and pepper to taste, dash of nutmeg

— 2-3 tablespoons fresh chives, minced

Method

root vegetables

A man is but the product of his thoughts. What he thinks, he becomes ~ Mahatma Gandhi

After prepping vegetables, place them in heavy soup pot and simmer, partially covered, for 40-50 minutes.

Once the vegetables are tender, allow to cool and process in blender or immersion blender. Process in batches, season with salt, pepper and nutmeg and stir in cold whipping cream. Garnish with chives.

If serving cold, refrigerate for at least one hour. In cold weather, there is no reason not to serve it warmed up!

SEARCH FOR THOSE UNDERGROUND ROOTS

Root vegetables are often forgotten in the garden since they usually take three to four months to come to fruition. At the Carlsbad Senior Garden, we have been surprised to find, in our large raised bed garden, rows of beautiful red beets ready for processing.

Unfortunately, this root vegetable is often left in the ground too long. If the beautiful red bulb is har-

vested late in the season, they might look great but end up tough and grainy if they grow over the size of a golf ball.

I created this beet salad when I had a small catering business in Upstate New York. I usually serve it as an hors d'oeuvre, but it also makes a lovely first course.

JANO’S BEET AND BLUE CHEESE SALAD

Ingredients

— 5 or 6 fresh beets, stalks removed

— One large chunk of high-quality blue cheese

— Olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Grey Poupon mustard

— One head endive. If you can’t find endive, use miniature romaine.

— Fresh herbs (tarragon, basil or thyme)

Dressing

— Prepare the ingredi-

ents in a pint Ball jar with lid. Shake until distributed.

— ½ cup best quality extra virgin olive oil

— 3-4 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

— 2 tablespoons beet juice

— 3-4 tablespoons

Grey Poupon mustard (not grainy mustard!)

— ½ tablespoon sugar (to taste)

— 1 tablespoon kosher salt, ground pepper to taste

— Sprigs of fresh herbs

Boil beets in salted water until tender. Save the juice!

When cool, slice into bite-size rounds. Place on individual slices of endive and present placed in a circle on a decorative platter.

Just before serving, crumble blue cheese over the slices and drizzle with the dressing.

Your guests will be sur-

prised at how this humble beet dish is transformed into an elegant salad platter!

LATE-SEASON PLANTING AND HARVEST

In the upcoming weeks, we will follow the early spring planting schedule and begin our spring vegetable crops at the Carlsbad Senior Garden.

Follow the San Diego “At-a-Glance Planting Guide,” available at sandiegoseedcompany.com for their expert planting advice and weekly videos. Happy Spring gardening!

Jano Nightingale is a Master Gardener and horticulturist who teaches vegetable gardening at the Carlsbad Senior Center. Call (442) 339-2650 to register for her class. Contact Jano at janosgarden@gmail.com.

VICHYSSOISE is a leek and potato soup typically served cold. At right, leeks ready to be harvested at the Carlsbad Senior Center Garden. Stock photo/Photo by Jano Nightingale

jano’s garden

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Del Mar’s West End hosts Frank Family wine dinner

West End Bar & Kitchen in Del Mar recently hosted a sold-out Frank Family wine dinner. Republic National Distributing Company key account manager Hannah O’Donnell narrated the dinner, assisted by RNDC sales rep Maddie Bloom.

What I appreciate most about Frank Family is its consistency across both white and red varietals. A key factor for that consistency is the winery's 380 acres of estate vineyards across some of Napa Valley AVA's finest vineyards.

A great example is Frank Family’s 2018 RHF Cabernet Sauvignon that was featured in Wine Spectator’s (WS) Top 100 Wines of 2023. The wine received a score of 95 points and was featured as #61 on the list. The 96% cab had splashes of petit verdot and merlot, each 2%.

The fruit was sourced from two of Frank Family's prime Rutherford vineyards, specifically the Winston Hill Vineyard along the Vaca Mountain Range, at 500-foot altitude with rich volcanic soil, and the Benjamin Vineyard, known for fruit with famous Rutherford dust features.

The RHF sees 20 months aging in 50% new French oak and once-used French oak.

Speaking of spoiling and indulging guests, West End proprietor Sal Ercolano brought in Brian Gist, his star executive chef from The Butcher Shop, to oversee the menu and dinner preparation.

Gist started the dinner with a pan-seared sea scallop cooked in brown butter garnished with charred Meyer lemon and topped with yellow apples and crispy bacon bits.

This was paired with 2022 Chardonnay brimming with Meyer lemon, yellow apple and butterscotch notes that mirrored the plated ingredients. The partial malolactic fermentation provided a creamy mouthfeel.

The second course was an arugula strawberry sal-

was recently inducted into Italy’s Unesco Ministry of Culture for U.S. West Coast restaurants for his leadership in the restaurant industry and his Italian cuisine. He was honored during a luncheon last month in Las Vegas.

ad with a pomegranate vinaigrette. The salad was plated with blue cheese crumbles and cinnamon candied walnuts.

The 2021 Pinot served alongside had fruit sourced from their Lewis Vineyard in Carneros, a chardonnay and pinot noir fruit haven. Small amounts of fruit sourced from Beckstoffer and Sangiacomo vineyards round out this Burgundy-style pinot. The strawberry jam palate with cherries, cinnamon and pomegranate on the nose perfectly complemented the salad.

Guests enjoyed grilled pork loin with succotash for their third course. Gist surprised guests with a twist, using edamame vs lima beans for the succotash. The hard cider beurre blanc had great acidity with the pork.

This was paired with 2018 Merlot that was re-released after a nearly two-decade hiatus. The merlot was blended with 12% cab sauv and 3% cab franc creating a bold merlot to complement the pork loin plate.

The main course was a coffee-rubbed brisket and Potatoes Lyonnaise topped with crispy red onions.

The 2021 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, with aromas of blackberries, violet and vanilla along with black cherries, espresso and nutmeg on the palate and a smooth finish with 20 months aging, paired beautifully with the brisket. Merlot, petite verdot and cab franc splashes added to the depth of the cab.

O’Donnell and Bloom provided tastes of the award-winning 2018 RHF Cab during this course.

Dinner concluded with

a homemade vanilla bean gelato with dark plum compote and almond tuile pastry dipped into the gelato.

The creamy, rich gelato was served with 2021 Napa Valley Zinfandel. The zin had plum and clove on the nose with thyme and mocha on the palate.

Ercolano and Gist did a splendid job on the pairings with food profiles that matched the wine profiles. Kudos for the perfect pairings throughout the dinner. See more info on the wines at frankfamilyvineyards. com.

Next up for West End is a Markham Winemaker Dinner with winemaker Kimberlee Nichols on Thursday, March 28, at 6 p.m. The five-course dinner features espresso-rubbed New York Strip steak with crispy Brussel sprouts and carrot puree paired with Markham Cab Sauv for the main course.

Cost is $120 per person and includes tax/gratuity.

RSVP at winedinners.westenddelmar.com.

— Story by Rico Cassoni

Wine Bytes

— Sal Ercolano, Taste of Wine & Food’s 2023 Restaurateur of the Year,

— Sonoma’s Jeremy Riddle, proprietor/winemaker of Riddle Wines, will be at Carlsbad’s Wine Birds wine shop on Saturday, Feb. 24, 4-6 p.m. for wine tastings. Riddle Wines are handcrafted wines made with minimal intervention. The winery prides itself on working solely with organic and biodynamic grapes from small and thoughtfully farmed vineyards. For more information, contact 858-999-6021.

Reach them at info@ tasteofwineandfood.com.

FRANK FAMILY wines, left, occupies 380 acres across some of Napa Valley AVA’s finest vineyards. At right, the grilled pork loin with edamame succotash and beurre blanc sauce served at a recent Frank Family wine dinner at West End Bar & Kitchen in Del Mar. Courtesy photo/Photo by Rico Cassoni

SDUHSD OKs pay bump

Board agrees to salary increase for certified staff

By Laura Place ENCINITAS —

Teachers, counselors and other certified staff in the San Dieguito Union High School District will see a 4.5% wage increase under a tentative agreement approved by the school board last week.

The San Dieguito Faculty Association (SDFA) and the school district reached an agreement on Jan. 24 that includes a 4.5% increase retroactive to July 2023.

The agreement also includes a prior memorandum of understanding for increased health care contributions from the district.

Superintendent Anne Staffieri praised the dis-

trict and SDFA negotiation teams for their work in coming to an agreement at the board’s Feb. 15 meeting, the first to be held in the newly renovated district office along Encinitas Boulevard.

“I would like to publicly thank SDFA leadership and the negotiation team for their collaborative experience in reaching this tentative agreement. I want to thank them for all of their efforts this year,” Staffieri said.

San Dieguito Academy English teacher and SDFA negotiating team member Christopher Black said he appreciated the “positive, professional negotiating process” with district leadership, including Staffieri.

He noted that the negotiating process has ebbed and flowed over the years, but that this most recent agreement was achieved with mutual respect and

strong leadership.

“While it may have taken a bit longer than both sides of the table would have liked, we were very encouraged by how it ended — with a resolution, should you vote to ratify, that validates the hard work that our certificated staff puts in each and every day to ensure that our students feel loved and supported,” Black said.

Board members ratified the agreement unanimously.

“I love when you hear both sides talk about collaboration and respect and everyone’s smiling. I think that’s a rare thing in negotiations, and it was just really fun to witness tonight,” said Trustee Katrina Young.

SDFA represents over 600 certificated staff members, including teachers, counselors, social workers, school psychologists, speech and language therapists and district nurses.

Selling the Family Home Navigating Value and Convenience

Whether the home in question is the home you grew up in, the home where you raised your own family, or the dream home you retired to, the decision to sell is bound to be riddled with deep emotions and important questions. Some points to ponder include:

• Should you simply sell “as is”?

• What does this involve and what are the pros and cons of this choice?

• How do you assess the condition of your home, and make informed decisions about whether to update, renovate, or make repairs?

• What are some of the psychological effects of sell-

ing? And the list doesn’t end there. Amid conflicting information and a dynamic real estate market, it can be incredibly challenging to determine the best course of action. What constitutes a fair offer? How is market value determined?

On March 12, 2024, our ongoing Senior Living Education Series will address these questions and more. We’ll share pointers that can help you negotiate the complexities, including the psychological effects, of selling your home.

Empower yourself with insights into the selling process, from practical steps

to financial considerations. Learn to navigate this journey to your own best advantage! Our Senior Living Education are FREE seminars for informational purposes only.

Upcoming Topics:

April 9

Psychology of Letting Go of Clutter: Unlocking freedom

May 14

Technology for Older Adults: Unlocking a world of possibilities

June 11

Senior Living Care and Costs: Why so expensive?

A RENDERING shows finished townhomes at Marja Acres along El Camino Real and Kelly Drive. The project will include 46 low-income apartments for seniors. Courtesy photo

Carlsbad reviews housing trust fund

By Erik P. Gabaldon

CARLSBAD — Staff shared an overview of the more than $4.5 million invested last year in the city's Housing Trust Fund, established to help subsidize the cost of building more affordable housing.

The Housing Trust Fund was created as part of the city’s housing program in 1993 to increase affordability for lower-income households. According to the annual report, the fund has successfully assisted in new housing construction, land acquisition, firsttime homebuyer loans, and low-income and homeless services.

“Over the last 30 years, the program has led to the creation of approximately 2,300 affordable homes in Carlsbad for those making between 30% and 80% of the area’s median income,” city officials said.

During the 2022-23 fiscal year, the city is said to have invested a little over $4.5 million in the Housing Trust Fund for projects such as subsidizing the construction of new affordable housing ($4,087,226), preserving affordable housing ($20,647), operating the Tyler Court Apartments for seniors ($84,002), reducing homelessness ($55,990), administration fees ($155,723) and other housing administrative support ($100,000).

Stipulations of the housing program include that the program requires developers building new residential projects in Carlsbad to make 15% of the units affordable to people with low incomes, with fees going to the Housing Trust Fund, where they’re combined with interest payments and other funding to subsidize the cost of constructing affordable housing.

The HTF could provide long-term loans for affordable housing projects and homelessness programs in Carlsbad. According to the city, each dollar the city invests through the fund allows those projects to leverage additional outside financing and federal grants.

Affordable housing projects:

Windsor Pointe is a permanent housing project for the homeless and affordable housing for other low-income households with a veteran preference. The project consists of 48 units located

San Marcos regulates bus lanes

By Laura Place

SAN MARCOS — The City Council adopted a new policy on Feb. 13 prohibiting the replacement of vehicle travel lanes or medians with bus-only lanes in response to SANDAG's plans for rapid transit that could run through the city.

on two non-contiguous sites in the Barrio neighborhood, at 965 Oak Avenue and 3606 Harding Street;

Aviara East Apartments is a 70-unit affordable housing project located on the east side of Aviara Parkway, south of Palomar Airport Road and north of Laurel Tree Lane. The Aviara Apartment project is required to provide 70 affordable units to lower-income households. The remaining $330,438 was expended during the final phases of construction;

Tyler Court, a 75-unit senior apartment complex, provides permanent affordable housing for very low-income seniors. In 2023, the city transferred $60,000 from the Housing Trust Fund toward the Tyler Court Apartment Fund to cover net operating costs.

Regarding the preservation of affordable housing, the city has purchased affordable housing units to resell them to eligible lower-income buyers, thereby preserving, extending and enhancing the existing affordable housing stock in Carlsbad.

Additionally, the Housing Trust Fund has provided funding each year for the Carlsbad Service Center, which offers temporary day-labor employment services, employment training and readiness, access to benefits, basic needs, rental assistance and case management.

HTF dollars were also used to cover necessary administrative expenses, such as personnel expenses and maintenance and operational expenses that are specifically related to the administration of the HTF, according to the annual report.

The HTF may also use funding to supplement administrative and operational support for other housing programs. The report said a dollar amount is set aside annually to ensure the administration of the Housing Choice Voucher Program.

Housing projects

La Posada Shelter, Carlsbad’s only homeless shelter, operated by Catholic Charities, currently provides 100 beds, half of which are reserved for farm workers. The City Council advocat-

The resolution was brought forward at the request of Mayor Rebecca Jones, who expressed concern about the possibility of a bus-only lane being implemented in San Marcos — specifically along San Marcos Boulevard — as part of SANDAG's proposal for rapid transit between Carlsbad and Escondido, outlined in the agency's 2025 Regional Plan initial concept.

For this route, as well as the proposed rapid transit connection between Carlsbad/San Marcos and Riverside County, the agency is considering the possibility of utilizing bus-only lanes to increase efficiency and convenience.

While the 2025 Regional Plan is months away from being finalized, and recent SANDAG discussions have also focused on the possibility of shared bus lanes, Jones said she felt compelled to bring forward a policy maintaining local control over bus-only lanes in the city.

“I felt it was important to move forward with this, given that we were ready to start taking action to bring it forward anyway,” Jones said. “I don’t really want anything outside of San Marcos deciding what we do in our city.”

Approved in a 4-1 vote, the adopted policy prohibits bus-only lanes from replacing a general purpose vehicle lane or substantially modifying or replacing a median; limits bus-only lanes to roadways where

the city that the policy could risk potential state funding for needed rapid transit projects like the Riverside County connector.

sufficient vehicle throughput can be maintained; and subjects any projects with proposed bus-only lanes to City Council approval.

District 1 Councilmember María Nuñez opposed the policy, saying it could limit the city’s options for supporting rapid bus transit.

“I am in favor of keeping our possibilities open,” Nuñez said. “I’m not sure, by

adopting this today, it’s not clear to me what that does to this governing body.”

Various transit advocacy groups in San Diego also opposed the policy, calling it “misguided.”

The Bike Coalition of San Diego County, San Diego Families for Safe Streets, Circulate San Diego, San Diego 350 Climate Change Action, and Ride SD said in a Feb. 13 letter to

“For this project and others like it to succeed, the City of San Marcos must provide the most efficient service made possible by dedicated bus lanes,” the letter said. “A Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) line and dedicated bus lanes with frequent, reliable service will provide equitable transportation options for transit-dependent residents and choice riders, improving travel for remaining drivers.”

The letter noted that Jones expressed support for the Riverside County connector at the Feb. 9 meeting of the SANDAG board, where she stated that it would also benefit CSU San Marcos, Palomar Hospital, and Kaiser Permanente.

Jones and other council members said they are

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Group offering ed grants

By Staff SOLANA BEACH —

The Friends of the Solana Beach Library is awarding a number of $1,000 scholarships for higher education this year to graduating high school seniors, continuing students or students returning to school after a gap.

To qualify for a 2024 Friends Scholarship, an applicant must live within the city limits of Solana Beach.

Each scholarship is a one-time award to be used for education at a community college, four-year college or university, graduate/professional school or vocational school in the United States.

The scholarship money may be used for tuition, books, fees, room and board or other related educational expenses. In addition to living in Solana Beach, each applicant must have a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 or higher for the three most recent years for which a GPA is available.

Consideration will be given to financial need, GPA, participation in extracurricular and community activities, awards and other recognition.

An application form for the 2024 Friends Scholarship (in PDF format for printing) and also a list of answers to frequently asked questions are available for downloading from the Friends website: www. friendsofsolanabeachlibrary.org/scholarships.

Printed application forms and FAQs are available at the Solana Beach library “Title Wave” bookstore.

Students must complete and submit the application forms by April 30, along with an essay, a permission form and two letters of recommendation.

‘Black Perspective’ runs through March 24

By Staff OCEANSIDE — Oceanside

Theatre Company is inviting the public to view its newest art exhibit, “Black Perspective: A Celebration of Community, Family and Heritage.”

The show, which runs through March 24 at the Brooks Theater Gallery, can be viewed cost-free.

Featuring 29 artists, “Black Perspective” features the works of 12 artists who are showing at the gallery for the first time, including 17-year-old Brooklyn Burroughs.

The exhibition includes a myriad of different styles including portraits, sculptures, nail art and powerful social justice themes.

Artist Thomasina Ferguson-Howard’s “Gordon Parks” is a stunning assemblage piece featuring little girls in the 1950s looking at a public park from outside a chain link fence.

The artist uses an actual chain link gate — closed when racial injustice is making the headlines, and slightly open when there is

hope for change.

Paintings that have already sold include Artist Rhya Cawley’s “The Importance of Books,” which was bought by a publisher who discovered she had worked with the artist before but never actually met her.

Cawley was inspired by a photo of the first bookmobile made available in 1956 to black neighborhoods in the South.

Another piece that has already sold is Marian Howard’s “Reading, a Shared Experience,” which included visual language enhanced by the rich words and imagery of her son, poet and songwriter Alfred O. Howard. It was purchased by a couple with triplet girls who have been read to since they were babies.

A painting of Rosa Parks by Krista Timberlake is pending sale to a visiting musician from Ohio. Additional sales include “Reflections on Hurricane Katrina” by Don Pallia, and “Tomika’s Village” by John Linthurst.

“The exhibition is a

treasure for the eye and the heart,” said gallery curator and OTC Board Member Carol Naegele. “All are welcome to come and see the ‘Black Perspective.’”

“Black Perspective” complements the performing arts taking place on stage.

In March, the theater company presents the San Diego premiere of “Chicken & Biscuits,” a feel-good comedy written by playwright Douglas Lyons and centered around the complex dynamics of a modern black family.

Lyons was one of a record-breaking eight black playwrights whose work was on Broadway in 2021 but forced to shut down due to ongoing Covid cases.

The Brooks Theater Gallery is located in the lobby of the historic Sunshine Brooks Theater at 217 N. Coast Hwy.

The free art exhibit is open before and during most main stage events. Call 760-994-5975 to schedule an exhibition tour during the week.

Sobriety festival coming to O’side

By Staff OCEANSIDE

— The family of the late Bradley Nowell, front man for the band Sublime, will host “A Sublime Life,” the first annual sobriety festival on May 11 at the Oceanside Civic Center.

The Nowell Family Foundation, a nonprofit organization, was formed by Bradley Nowell’s father, Jim “Papa” Nowell, and sister, Kellie Nowell. Longtime family friend Todd "Z-Man" Zalkins, who helped Bradley’s son, Jakob Nowell, get clean and sober was also a major contributor.

The foundation’s goals are to bring awareness and treatment of addiction and to strengthen mental health in local communities. As part of its goals, the foundation established “Bradley’s House,” an elevated sobriety home for recovering musicians phased to become a full-service residential treatment campus.

The sobriety festival in Oceanside will consist of providing resources for those recovering from addiction by government and nonprofit organizations, live music and art, health

and wellness programs and guest speakers.

The sobriety festival will be free to the public from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. A ticketed benefit concert called the “Sublime Family Jam” will follow for the Nowell Family Foundation from 5 to 10 p.m. at the Oceanside Museum of Art. The concert will feature live performances from Jakob Nowell, Eric Wilson of Sublime, Scott Woodruff of Stick Figure and Bradley’s widow, Troy Dendekker, will be headlined along with the tribute band Burritos.

Special guest performances will be announced leading up to the event. A rare museum exhibition of unique Sublime memorabilia will be on display as well as an intimate presentation of the Nowell Family Foundation.

Tickets for the concert are available at www. eventbrite.com (search “Sublime Family Jam,” with early bird pricing starting at $95.

More information on the Nowell Family Foundation can be found at www. thenowellfamilyfoundation.org.

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in favor of bus rapid transit, which Caltrans characterizes as a transit system that can provide “the quality of rail transit and the flexibility of buses” via infrastructure improvements such as exclusive right of way, limited stops, and prepaid fares to improve efficiency and effectiveness.

However, they said eliminating an existing general traffic lane for a bus-only lane on a busy road like San Marcos Boulevard, which ranges from four to six lanes, could be disastrous.

Many residents have already expressed concerns about traffic in the area, and the road cannot be widened to regain a vehicle lane in many areas due to the proximity of businesses to the roadway.

“I think giving up a lane as it sits right now,

with the current configuration, would be a huge mistake, for our residents,” said Councilmember Sharon Jenkins.

While replacing medians with bus-only lanes would avoid the issue of eliminating a current vehicle lane, Jones said she is also opposed to this, as the city’s medians provide beauty to the city with their

landscaping and trees.

She also pushed back against the letter from several regional organizations, stating that San Marcos should have control over its roadways.

“I don’t want us to become like San Diego, where many of these folks are from, where they don’t have any medians and it’s a lot of asphalt,” Jones said. “Local

control is definitely the best way, in my opinion.”

However, residents have also shared concerns about the impacts of the policy. During public comment, resident Paul Mendoza said the city should not prematurely rule out any options for improved transit.

City staff said under the policy, any proposal for a bus lane on a city-owned roadway must come before the council for approval. However, there is no guarantee that the policy will supersede future state or regional mandates regarding transit.

“This is a policy — it’s an uncodified expression of local policy and objectives. So, in terms of the strength of this versus a state or regional action that ties money to taking their conditions and requirements, I don’t really lay odds on the local policy,” said City Attorney Helen Holmes Peak.

A CONCEPTUAL rendering of a curbside bus-only lane presented to the San Marcos City Council. Courtesy photo/NACTO

RHYA CAWLEY’S “The Importance of Books” is one of several pieces on display in the “Black Perspective” art exhibit at the historic Sunshine Brooks Theater. Courtesy photo

SUBLIME FRONTMAN Bradley Nowell in 1995 with infant son Jakob. Nowell died of a heroin overdose in 1996. Courtesy photo

THE BIRD & THE MASTER

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Mike Hynson was born to be famous. He had too many natural gifts not to be.

In his prime, he weighed in just this side of late-show handsome. While we in the early ’60s were wearing Army surplus jackets, combat boots and huarache sandals, he was immaculately dressed from the neck down, with Ray-Ban Wayfarer sunglasses topping his perfectly slicked back hair to complete the cool guy look. His look.

He was a brilliant in small waves, fading deep and laying into hard bottom turns before gliding to the tip for extended noserides. He also excelled in big surf and showed little fear when big north swells rattled our coast.

In Hawaii, he rode with the best of them, and was among the first to attack the Pipeline. At Windansea, he was the top regular foot (left foot forward) surfer, while the Original Mr. Pipeline, Butch Van Artsdalen, was the class of the goofy foots (right foot forward).

Together they dominated the peak, Hynson ripping into the rights, and Butch absolutely ruling the lefts. It was a one-two punch that left most everyone else suffocated in their powerful wakes.

Hynson was also one of the world’s top boardmakers in the ’60s and ’70s. In the ’60s, he was best known for his own Mike Hynson Model through Gordon & Smith Surfboards, something he followed with the HY I, HY II and Stretch Model. In the ’70s, he pushed the shortboard revolution with a rail design that brought surfers deeper into the tube at places like Pipeline.

It seemed only natural he would be picked as the costar of Bruce Brown’s 1966 masterpiece, “The Endless

Summer,” where he along with Brown and goofy foot Robert August searched for and found the perfect wave in South Africa.

Hynson hit the ’70s running, making his downrailed surfboards with vibrant airbrushes under the Rainbow Surfboards label.

Eric “Bird” Huffman was and is a solid surfer who grew up in the shadow of Mike Hynson, Skip Frye and Billy Caster. As a gremmie, Huffman soaked it all in, learning to identify

a good board from a great one. While often a standout at various spots throughout San Diego County, surfing is not what Bird is best known for.

He is most notable for owning and operating Bird’s Surf Shed on West Morena Boulevard in San Diego. It is there that Bird showcases some of the benchmark surfboards from the past 100 years.

Browsing the racks, you will find one of the greatest collections of vintage boards

by San Diego’s premier board makers. A short list includes Caster, Frye, Ekstrom, the Mirandon Brothers and, of course, Hynson.

From his three-stingered red fins, to his yellow and blue “Grace Models,” you will either find one of Hynson’s classic designs at the Shed or probably not at all.

While Bird’s Surf Shed is possibly the best surf museum in Southern California, there is the added feature of being able to ride most any of the boards on hand.

Over the years I have ridden many of Hynson’s models when they were new. After all those years I wonder if they rode as good as I think they did. When the water warms up I might just mosey over to Bird’s place and work my way through the decades.

Then again, I might get so hung up on one of those relics that I don’t move past it. I know I won’t ride as well as I did when those boards were new, but I’ll let you know how it all works out.

MIKE HYNSON, surfboard shaper and co-star of the classic film “Endless Summer,” left, and Eric “Bird” Huffman, whose Bird’s Surf Shed in San Diego is home to some of Hynson’s classic board designs. Photo by Chris Ahrens

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plans have been submitted to the city for review and approval and we’re hopeful things will move quickly with a groundbreaking hopefully later this year,” said project attorney Marco Gonzalez.

The project earned the approval of the Encinitas Planning Commission in June 2022, with plans at the time for a 34-room hotel that would include eight “affordable” rooms covering the range of low, moderate and high affordability.

Two months later, the City Council affirmed this decision by rejecting an appeal filed by a group of residents from the adjacent Seabluffe neighborhood, who argued the project was inconsistent with the city’s character and development

to provide a “full range” of affordability among all of its hotel rooms, meaning that 25% of rooms must be provided at a lower cost rate.

Instead, the commission argued, the project conflated two different rate-finding methods by providing a range of affordability among just 25% of its units.

they were following the guidance set by the commission when they reviewed the city’s Housing Element and declined to offer the six affordable rooms requested by the commission.

ect would be issued once the developer had paid the in-lieu fee.

standards.

Despite council support, the project faced another appeal shortly afterward, this time by two members of the California Coastal Commission with concerns about the low-

cost visitor accommodations. Fourteen months later, the matter was officially heard before the commission on Oct. 12.

Commission staff said that under their guidelines, Marea Village was required

“We were left with the understanding that they were going to require the eight or nine lower-cost rooms as part of that proposal. We were very surprised when we got notice of final action from the city, because what they did was spread the low, moderate, and high-cost range of affordability across the eight rooms, not the total rooms,” said the commission’s San Diego district manager, Karl Schwing.

Fenway Capital said

“We’re stuck in this spot right now, and trying to figure out what would work for everybody,” said Larry Jackel, principal at Fenway Capital.

After much discussion, Fenway Capital agreed during the October meeting to provide 32 market-rate hotel rooms and pay an in-lieu fee of $1.1 million to fund affordable visitor accommodations elsewhere in Encinitas.

On Feb. 8, the Coastal Commission discussed the project once more to adopt findings reflecting their October decision. Staff stated that a coastal development permit for the proj-

Gonzalez said the developer is looking forward to working with the city to identify an appropriate project for the in-lieu funds.

A spokesperson for the city of Encinitas said the project is still under review by the city, but will not need to go before the Planning Commission or City Council again.

“At this time, nothing has been found to cause the project to be reviewed by the Planning Commission or City Council,” said spokesperson Lois Yum.

The project will require the demolition of four existing commercial structures on the site, including the former location of Davina’s Cabo Grill and Cantina. The majority of the site is undeveloped.

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MAREA VILLAGE, the sister development to luxury Alila Marea Beach Resort in Leucadia, will feature 96 rental apartments, including 20 units dedicated to low-income households. The project has moved forward after surviving a local group’s appeal and yearlong negotiations with the Californa Coastal Commission over the development’s lack of affordable hotel rooms. Fenway Capital agreed to provide 32 market-rate hotel rooms and pay an in-lieu fee of $1.1 million to fund affordable visitor accommodations elsewhere in Encinitas. Courtesy photo

A RENDERING depicting housing styles at Marea Village in Leucadia. The project will consist of 96 apartments and a 30-key expansion of the Alila Marea Resort. Courtesy photo

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lien being auctioned o may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying o all liens senior to the lien being auctioned o , before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s o ce or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property.

NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, bene ciary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call the phone number shown below in bold, using the Reference number assigned to this case on SHOWN ABOVE. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be re ected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Notice, advances thereunder, with interest as provided therein, and the unpaid assessments secured by said Notice with interest thereon as provided in said Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions, fees, charges and expenses of the trustee and the trusts created by said Notice of Assessment and Claim of Lien. IN ORDER TO PAY YOUR

ACCOUNT CURRENT, PLEASE CONTACT ADVANCED FINANCIAL COMPANY AT (800) 234-6222 EXT 189 Date: 1/31/2024 CHICAGO TITLE

COMPANY, As Trustee, 2121 Palomar Airport Road, Suite 330, Carlsbad , CA 92011

PLAINTIFF: (LO ESTÀ DEMANDANDO

EL DEMANDANTE):

Teresa M. Thompson, an individual.

NOTICE! You have been sued. The court may decide against you without your being heard unless you respond within 30 days. Read the information below.

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DAYS after this summons and legal papers are served on you to le a written response at this court and have a copy served on the plainti . A letter or phone call will not protect you. Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form that you can use for your response. You can nd these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online SelfHelp Center (www.courtinfo. ca.gov/selfhelp), your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the ling fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form. If you do not le your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money, and property may be taken without further warning from the court. There are other legal requirements. You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call an attorney referral service. If you cannot a ord an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonpro t legal services program. You can locate these nonpro t groups at the California Legal Services Web site (www.lawhelpcalifornia. org), the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www. courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), or by contacting your local court or county bar association. NOTE: The court has a statutory lien for waived fees and costs on any settlement or arbitration award of $10,000 or more in a civil. case. The court’s lien must be paid before the court will dismiss the case.

AVISO! Lo han demandado. Si no responde dentro de 30 días, la corte puede decidir en su contra sin escuchar su versión. Lea la información a continuación.

sucorte.ca.gov) o poniéndose en contacto con la corte o el colegio de abogados locales.

AVISO: Por ley, la corte tiene derecho a reclamar las cuotas y los costos exentos por imponer un gravamen sobre cualquier recuperación de $10,000 ó más de valor recibida mediante un acuerdo o una concesión de arbitraje en un caso de derecho civil. Tiene que pagar el gravamen de la corte antes de que la corte pueda desechar el caso.

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

Superior Court of California

County of San Bernardino San Bernardino Justice Center

247 West Third St. San Bernardino CA 92415

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

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Date: (Fecha), 09/20/2023 Clerk by (Secretario), Leanne M. Landeros, Deputy (Adjunto)

NOTICE TO THE PERSON

SERVED: You are served as an individual. 02/23, 03/01, 03/08, 03/15/2023 CN 28555

Notice of Public Sale

cash only and made at the time of purchase. This sale is subject to cancellation without notice in the event of settlement between owner and obligated party.

Security Public Storage 425 N. Quince St. Escondido, CA 92025 760-743-7872 02/23/2024 CN 28552

NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF BULK SALE (UCC Sec. 6105)

Escrow No. 501-52689-AC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a bulk sale is about to be made. The name(s), business address(es) of the Seller(s), are: CPA Group, Inc., a California Corporation dba Encinitas Foreign & Domestic Auto Repair, 901 2nd St, Encinitas, CA 92024

Doing Business as: Encinitas Foreign & Domestic Auto Repair (Type - Auto Repair)

All other business name(s) and address(es) used by the Seller(s) within the past three years, as stated by the Seller(s), is/are: none

The location in California of the Chief Executive O cer of the Seller(s) is: none

The name(s) and address of the Buyer(s) is/are: DP&G Group, LLC PO Box 880 Cardi , CA 92007

The assets being sold are described in general as: Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment and are located at:

Adams, Leveare Bayes, Joseph Buenrostro, Brittany Campbell, Christopher Fernandes, Nick Gamino, Jose Hall, Brandon LaCrosse, Lee Lara, Greg McMurray, Dawn Patton, Bobby Rainey, Lane M. Raymond, Allen Teague, Michael S.

Purchased goods are sold as is and must be removed within 48 hours from time and date of purchase. Payment is to be with cash only and made at the time of purchase. This sale is subject to cancellation without notice in the event of settlement between owner and obligated party.

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ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE - CHANGE OF NAME

CASE# 37-202400006538-CU-PT-CTL

TO ALL INTERESTED

PERSONS:

Petitioner(s): Christi Lynn Prettyman led a petition with this court for a decree changing name as follows: a.

Present name: Christi Lynn Prettyman change to proposed name: Christi Lynn Zen

agency(ies) who issues the legal document that needs to be changed, to determine if a certi ed copy is required.

A certi ed copy of Decree

Changing Name (JC Form #NC-130) or Decree Changing Name and Order Recognizing Change of Gender and for Issuance of New Birth’ Certi cate (JC Form #NC230) may be obtained from the Civil Business O ce for a fee.

Petitioners who are seeking a change of name under the Safe at Home program may contact the assigned department for information on obtaining certi ed copies.

If all the requirements have not been met as of the date speci ed, the court will mail the petitioner a written order with further directions.

If a timely objection is led, the court will set a hearing date and contact the parties by mail with further directions.

A RESPONDENT OBJECTING TO THE NAME

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

NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a

Phone no. (858) 207-0646

By LORI R. FLEMINGS, as

Authorized Signor. 02/09/2024, 02/16/2024, 02/23/2024 CN 28484

You will be bidding on a lien, not on the

itself. Placing

bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the

SUMMONS (CITACION JUDICIAL)

CASE #: CIVSB2322892

NOTICE TO DEFENDANT: (AVISO AL DEMANDADO):

Je rey Mitchum, an individual YOU ARE BEING SUED BY

Tiene 30 DÍAS DE CALENDARIO después de que le entreguen esta citación y papeles legales para presentar una respuesta por escrito en esta corte y hacer que se entregue una copia al demandante. Una carta o una llamada telefónica no lo protegen. Su respuesta por escrito tiene que estar en formato legal correcto si desea que procesen su caso en la corte. Es posible que haya un formulario que usted pueda usar para su respuesta. Puede encontrar estos formularios de la corte y más información en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www.sucorte. ca.gov), en la biblioteca de leyes de su condado o en la corte que le quede más cerca. Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentación, pida al secretario de la corte que le dé un formulario de exención de pago de cuotas. Si no presenta su respuesta a tiempo, puede perder el caso por incumplimiento y la corte le podrá quitar su sueldo, dinero y bienes sin más advertencia.

Hay otros requisitos legales. Es recomendable que llame a un abogado inmediatamente. Si no conoce a un abogado, puede llamar a un servicio de remisión a abogados. Si no puede pagar a un abogado, es posible que cumpla con los requisitos para obtener servicios legales gratuitos de un programa de servicios legales sin nes de lucro. Puede encontrar estos grupos sin nes de lucro en el sitio web de California Legal Services, (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California, (www.

Notice is hereby given that Security Public Storage at 425 N Quince St. Escondido. CA 92025 will sell the contents of the storage units listed below at a public auction to satisfy a lien placed on the contents (pursuant to Division 8 Chapter 10 Sec 21700-21716 of the California Codes). The sale will take place at the website www.StorageTreasures. com on March 13, 2024 at 12:00PM. The sale will be conducted under the direction of Christopher Rosa (Bond-3112562) and www. StorageTreasures.com on behalf of the facility’s management. Units will be available for viewing prior to the sale on www.StorageTreasures.com.

Contents will be sold for cash only to the highest bidder. A 10-15% buyer’s premium will be charged and possibly a cleaning deposit per unit. All sales are nal. Seller reserves the right to withdraw the property at any time before the sale or to refuse any bids. The property to be sold is described as “general household items” unless otherwise noted.

Tenant Name Spearman, Halvin Abdulla, Ray A. Fuimaono, Leslie Terese Baldwin, Levitt L Hutchins, Kelvin Coldivar, Cristina Alicia Lampkin Alcala, Joan SEALEY, LENNON J. R Mendoza, Lucas Butler, Marcellus Nathaniel Morales, Orlando Torres Sojo, Jorge Alberto Dove, Taz Aguilar, Maria Viveros, Armando Macias, Armando Alvarez, Yomari Seiler, Xena Garcia Ayala, Victoria Kimble, Cortez Roman, David Bucklin, Cody Avila, Maria E Kelly, Roxanne Baumgart, Jennifer Reyes, Brenda Gallegos, Berenice Henderson, Marqus Rivas, Griselda Coronado, Gina Marie

Purchased goods are sold as is and must be removed within 48 hours from time and date of purchase. Payment is to be with

Encinitas Foreign & Domestic Auto Repair, 901 2nd St, Encinitas, CA 92024

The bulk sale is intended to be consummated at the o ce of: Generations Escrow Corporation, 30230 Haun Road, Suite 510 Menifee, CA 92584 and the anticipated sale date is March 22, 2024

The bulk sale is subject to California Uniform Commercial Code Section 6106.2 NO [If the sale subject to Sec. 6106.2, the following information must be provided]

The name and address of the person with whom claims may be led is: Generations Escrow Corporation, 30230 Haun Road, Suite 510 Menifee, CA 92584 and the last date for ling claims shall be March 21, 2024, which is the business day before the sale date speci ed above.

Dated: 2/12/24

Buyer: DP&G Group, LLC By: /s/ Lavon Dwyer, Jr., Managing Member 2/23/24 CNS-3784850# CN 28551

Notice of Public Sale Notice is hereby given that Security Public Storage at 1501 South Coast Highway Oceanside, CA 92054 will sell the contents of the storage units listed below at a public auction to satisfy a lien placed on the contents (pursuant to Division 8 Chapter 10 Sec 21700-21716 of the California Codes). The sale will take place at the website www. StorageTreasures.com on 3/13/2024 at 12:00pm. The sale will be conducted under the direction of Christopher Rosa (Bond-3112562) and www.StorageTreasures.com on behalf of the facility’s management. Units will be available for viewing prior to the sale on www.StorageTreasures. com. Contents will be sold for cash only to the highest bidder. A 10-15% buyer’s premium will be charged and possibly a cleaning deposit per unit. All sales are nal. Seller reserves the right to withdraw the property at any time before the sale or to refuse any bids. The property to be sold is described as “general household items” unless otherwise noted.

Tenant Name

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

NOTICE OF HEARING: On March 28, 2024 at 8:30 a.m., in Dept. C-61 of the Superior Court of California, County of San Diego, 330 W. Broadway, San Diego CA 92101 Central Division, Hall of Justice.

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

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

NO HEARING WILL OCCUR ON THE DATE SPECIFIED IN THE ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE. The court will review the documents led as of the date speci ed on the Order to Show Cause for Change of Name (JC Form #NC-120).

If all requirements for a name change have been met as of the date speci ed, and no timely written objection has been received (required at least two court days before the date speci ed), the Petition for Change of Name (JC Form #NC-100) will be granted without a hearing. One copy of the Order Granting the Petition will be mailed to the petitioner. To change a name on a legal document, including a birth certi cate, social security card, driver license, passport, and other identi cation, a certi ed copy of Decree Changing Name (JC Form #NC-130) or Decree Changing Name and Order

Recognizing Change of Gender and for Issuance of New Birth Certi cate (JC Form #NC-230) may be required. Contact the

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

Filed Date: 02/13/2024

Maureen F Hallahan Judge of the Superior Court 02/23, 03/01, 03/08, 03/15/2023 CN 28548

Notice of Public Sale Notice is hereby given that Security Public Storage, 471 C St, Chula Vista, CA 91910 will sell the contents of the storage units listed below at a public auction to satisfy a lien placed on the contents (pursuant to Division 8 Chapter 10 Sec 21700-21716 of the California Codes). The sale will take place at the website www. StorageTreasures.com on 03/13/2024 at 12:00PM. The sale will be conducted under the direction of Christopher Rosa (Bond-3112562) and www.StorageTreasures.com on behalf of the facility’s management. Units will be available for viewing prior to the sale on www.StorageTreasures. com. Contents will be sold for cash only to the highest bidder. A 10-15% buyer’s premium will be charged and possibly a cleaning deposit per unit. All sales are nal. Seller reserves the right to withdraw the property at any time before the sale or to refuse any bids. The property to be sold is described as “general household items” unless otherwise noted.

Unit# Tenant Name:

A0002 Young, Michael A00313 Menosaba, Ester Gadang A00910 Pineda, Mark A01220 Padilla, Pedro A01230 Steward Jr, Troy

B0077 Perkins, Darlene E01603 Roberts, Daltia R. F00138 Newell, Michael G00306 Melendez, Stephanny G02405 Cardenas, Robert L. GU0209 Lopez, Jose GU0305 Cosio, Angel H00011 Mendez, Jorge H01301 Garrido, Armani H02806 Curiel, Amparo HU0307 Martinez, Pablo Arturo J00201 Brown, Naudia J00804 Rodriguez, Maria Elena L00148 Royster, Stefania L02627 Carrasco - Rios,

LEGALS LEGALS LEGALS LEGALS LEGALS LEGALS LEGALS

Jessica

M02501 Mayo, Takemo Nazu

R00020 Bell, Matt D.

R00028 Ramirez, Vanessa R00035 Bigayan, Clarisa R00096 Merrill, Nicole

Purchased goods are sold as is and must be removed within 48 hours from time and date of purchase. Payment is to be with cash only and made at the time of purchase.This sale is subject to cancellation without notice in the event of settlement between owner and obligated party. Security Public Storage, 471 C St Chula Vista, CA 91910, 619-422-0128 02/23/2024. CN 28547

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF MARK STEPHEN WASHBURN

Case# 37-2023-00049682PR-LA-CTL

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

A Petition for Probate has been led by Emma Washburn & Abigail Washburn, in the Superior Court of California, County of San Diego.

The Petition for Probate requests that Emma Washburn & Abigail Washburn be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval.

Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person les an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.

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

follows: Date: March 7, 2024; Time: 1:30 PM; in Dept.: 503, Remote Hearing. Court

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

https://www.sdcourt.ca.gov/ sdcourt/probate2/probatevh Court appearances may be made either in person or virtually, unless otherwise ordered by the Court. Virtual appearances must be made using the department’s Microsoft Teams (“MS Teams”) video link; or by calling the department’s MS Teams conference phone number and using the assigned conference ID number. The MS Teams video conference links and phone numbers can be found at www.sdcourt.ca.gov/ ProbateHearings. Plan to check in 15 minutes prior to the scheduled hearing time.

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

If you are a creditor or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must le your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of rst issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as de ned in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a

notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code.

Other California statutes and legal authority may a ect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. You may examine the le kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may le with the court

a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the ling of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250.

A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.

Petitioners:

Emma Washburn & Abigail

Washburn 1535 Kings Cross Dr. Cardi CA 92007

Telephone: 760.623.5992

02/16, 02/23, 03/01/2024

CN 28539

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF

MARY ANNA NEWTON

Case # 37-2024-00001204PR-PW-CTL

To all heirs, bene ciaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of Mary Anna Newton

A Petition for Probate has been led by Linda Shomier in the Superior Court of California, County of San Diego. The Petition for Probate requests that Linda Shomier be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. The petition requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the le kept by the court. The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person les an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.

A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: Date: April 11, 2024; Time: 1:30 PM; in Dept.: 503. Court address: 1100 Union St., San Diego CA 92101, Central Courthouse.

https://www.sdcourt.ca.gov/ sdcourt/probate2/probatevh Court appearances may be made either in person or virtually, unless otherwise ordered by the Court. Virtual appearances must be made using the department’s Microsoft Teams (“MS Teams”) video link; or by calling the department’s MS Teams conference phone number and using the assigned conference ID number. The MS Teams video conference links and phone numbers can be found at www.sdcourt.ca.gov/ ProbateHearings. Plan to check in 15 minutes prior to the scheduled hearing time.

If you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or le written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. If you are a creditor or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must le your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal

representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of rst issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as de ned in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may a ect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law.

You may examine the le kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may le with the court

a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the ling of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250.

A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.

Attorney for Petitioner:

Law O ce of Will M Smith 139 E. Third Ave., Ste 101 Escondido CA 92025

Telephone: 760.520.1916

02/16, 02/23, 03/01/2024

CN 28538

NOTICE OF LIEN AND

NOTICE OF LIEN

SALE PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA CIVIL CODE § 798.56a AND CALIFORNIA COMMERCIAL CODE §§ 7209 AND 7210 YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that, Orange Grove Vista Mobile Home & RV Park will sell the mobile home located at 1045 E. Vista Wy, Space #9, Vista, CA 92084 by public sale on March 7, 2024 at 9:00AM.. The sale will take place on site. The Mobile Home is a 1954, KIT, serial numbers 207G, decal number AAR7099. This lien sale is based on the termination of tenancy of Karen Seal, James Thomas, and Nancy Carreon. The Notice To Terminate Tenancy was served on 11/8/22. Legal demand has been made to the registered owners, legal owners, and/ or lienholders to pay the lien, yet no payment was tendered within the required period. In order for you to be permitted to bid at the sale, you, must be in possession of cash or a cashier’s check equal to the minimum starting bid. The total amount of the lien through 2/5/24 is $16,718.95. This amount will increase on a daily basis at the rate of 27.18 per day plus actual costs associated with utilities, advertising this sale and legal costs incurred. Please call Orange Grove Vista Mobile Home & RV Park at (909) 9458888 for more details.

2/16, 2/23/24. CNS-3783950# CN 28534

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSECHANGE OF NAME CASE# 37-202400004508-CU-PT-NC

TO ALL INTERESTED

PERSONS: Petitioner(s): Roberta Frances Leonard led a petition with this court for a decree changing name as follows: a. Present name: Roberta Frances Leonard change to proposed name: Bobbie Frances Leonard

THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this Court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for a change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must le a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely led, the

court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING: On

March 15, 2024 at 8:30 a.m., in Dept. N-25 of the Superior Court of California, 325 S Melrose Dr., Vista CA 92081, North County Division. (To appear remotely, check in advance of the hearing for information about how to do so on the court’s website. To nd your court’s website, go to www. courts.ca.gov/find-my-court. htm.)

NO HEARING WILL OCCUR ON THE ABOVE

DATE; ATTACHMENT TO ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

(JC FORM #NC-120)

NO HEARING WILL OCCUR ON THE DATE SPECIFIED IN THE ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE. The court will review the documents led as of the date speci ed on the Order to Show Cause for Change of Name (JC Form #NC-120).

If all requirements for a name change have been met as of the date speci ed, and no timely written objection has been received (required at least two court days before the date speci ed), the Petition for Change of Name (JC Form #NC-100) will be granted without a hearing. One copy of the Order Granting the Petition will be mailed to the petitioner. To change a name on a legal document, including a birth certi cate, social security card, driver license, passport, and other identi cation, a certi ed copy of Decree Changing Name (JC Form #NC-130) or Decree

Changing Name and Order Recognizing Change of Gender and for Issuance of New Birth

Certi cate (JC Form #NC-230) may be required. Contact the agency(ies) who issues the legal document that needs to be changed, to determine if a certi ed copy is required.

A certi ed copy of Decree

Changing Name (JC Form #NC-130) or Decree Changing Name and Order Recognizing Change of Gender and for Issuance of New Birth’

Certi cate (JC Form #NC230) may be obtained from the Civil Business O ce for a fee. Petitioners who are seeking a change of name under the Safe at Home program may contact the assigned department for information on obtaining certi ed copies.

If all the requirements have not been met as of the date speci ed, the court will mail the petitioner a written order with further directions.

If a timely objection is led, the court will set a hearing date and contact the parties by mail with further directions.

A RESPONDENT

OBJECTING TO THE NAME CHANGE MUST FILE A WRITTEN OBJECTION

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

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

Filed Date: 01/30/2024

Brad A. Weinreb Judge of the Superior Court. 02/16, 02/23, 03/01, 03/08/2024 CN 28525

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE - CHANGE OF NAME CASE# 37-202400000809-CU-PT-CTL TO ALL INTERESTED

PERSONS:

Petitioner(s): Aubrey Renee

Hu man led a petition with this court for a decree

changing name as follows: a. Present name: Aubrey Renee

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

NOTICE OF HEARING: On February 22, 2024 at 8:30 a.m., in Dept. 61 of the Superior Court of California, County of San Diego, 330 W. Broadway, San Diego CA 92101 Central Division, Hall of Justice. (To appear remotely, check in advance of the hearing for information about how to do so on the court’s website. To nd your court’s website, go to www. courts.ca.gov/find-my-court. htm.)

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

NO HEARING WILL OCCUR ON THE DATE SPECIFIED IN THE ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE. The court will review the documents led as of the date speci ed on the Order to Show Cause for Change of Name (JC Form #NC-120).

If all requirements for a name change have been met as of the date speci ed, and no timely written objection has been received (required at least two court days before the date speci ed), the Petition for Change of Name (JC Form #NC-100) will be granted without a hearing. One copy of the Order Granting the Petition will be mailed to the petitioner. To change a name on a legal document, including a birth certi cate, social security card, driver license, passport, and other identi cation, a certi ed copy of Decree Changing Name (JC Form #NC-130) or Decree Changing Name and Order Recognizing Change of Gender and for Issuance of New Birth Certi cate (JC Form #NC-230) may be required. Contact the agency(ies) who issues the legal document that needs to be changed, to determine if a certi ed copy is required.

A certi ed copy of Decree Changing Name (JC Form #NC-130) or Decree Changing Name and Order Recognizing Change of Gender and for Issuance of New Birth’ Certi cate (JC Form #NC230) may be obtained from the Civil Business O ce for a fee. Petitioners who are seeking a change of name under the Safe at Home program may contact the assigned department for information on obtaining certi ed copies. If all the requirements have not been met as of the date speci ed, the court will mail the petitioner a written order with further directions.

If a timely objection is led, the court will set a hearing date and contact the parties by mail with further directions.

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

Any Petition for the name change of a minor that is

signed by only one parent must have this Attachment served along with the Petition and Order to Show Cause, on the other non-signing parent, and proof of service must be led with the court. IT IS SO

ORDERED.

Filed Date: 01/09/2024 Maureen F. Hallahan Judge of the Superior Court 02/16, 02/23, 03/01, 03/08/2024 CN 28523

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSECHANGE OF NAME

CASE# 37-202400005868-CU-PT-NC

TO ALL INTERESTED

PERSONS:

Petitioner(s): Natthamon Koengram led a petition with this court for a decree changing name as follows:

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

NOTICE OF HEARING: On March 22, 2024 at 8:30 a.m., in Dept. 25 of the Superior Court of California, 325 S Melrose Dr., Vista CA 92081, North County Division. (To appear remotely, check in advance of the hearing for information about how to do so on the court’s website. To nd your court’s website, go to www. courts.ca.gov/find-my-court. htm.) NO HEARING WILL OCCUR ON THE ABOVE DATE; ATTACHMENT TO ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME (JC FORM #NC-120) NO HEARING WILL OCCUR ON THE DATE SPECIFIED IN THE ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE.

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

If all requirements for a name change have been met as of the date speci ed, and no timely written objection has been received (required at least two court days before the date speci ed), the Petition for Change of Name (JC Form #NC-100) will be granted without a hearing. One copy of the Order Granting the Petition will be mailed to the petitioner. To change a name on a legal document, including a birth certi cate, social security card, driver license, passport, and other identi cation, a certi ed

copy of Decree Changing Name (JC Form #NC-130) or Decree

Changing Name and Order Recognizing Change of Gender and for Issuance of New Birth Certi cate (JC Form #NC-230) may be required. Contact the agency(ies) who issues the legal document that needs to be changed, to determine if a certi ed copy is required.

A certi ed copy of Decree

Changing Name (JC Form #NC-130) or Decree Changing Name and Order Recognizing Change of Gender and for Issuance of New Birth’ Certi cate (JC Form #NC230) may be obtained from the Civil Business O ce for a fee. Petitioners who are seeking a change of name under the Safe at Home program may contact the assigned department for information on obtaining certi ed copies. If all the requirements have not been met as of the date speci ed, the court will mail the petitioner a written order with further directions. If a timely objection is led, the court will set a hearing date and contact the parties by mail with further directions.

A RESPONDENT

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

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

IT IS SO ORDERED.

Filed Date: 02/08/2024 Brad A. Weinreb Judge of the Superior Court. 02/16, 02/23, 03/01, 03/08/2024 CN 28522

NOTICE OF PETITION

TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF HIROKO SERIZAWA

BUTLER Case # 37-2024-00003545PR-PL-CTL

To all heirs, bene ciaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of Hiroko Serizawa Butler A Petition for Probate has been led by Harumi Serizawa Hughes in the Superior Court of California, County of San Diego. The Petition for Probate requests that Harumi Serizawa Hughes be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

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

The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval.

Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person les an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.

A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: Date: March 22, 2024; Time: 10:00 AM; in Dept.: 503. Court address: 1100 Union St., San Diego CA 92101, Central Courthouse. (https://www.sdcourt.ca.gov/ sdcourt/probate2/probatevh) Court appearances may be made either in person or virtually, unless otherwise ordered by the Court. Virtual appearances must be made using the department’s Microsoft Teams (“MS Teams”) video link; or by calling the department’s MS Teams conference phone number and using the assigned conference ID number. The MS Teams video conference links and phone numbers can be found at www.sdcourt.ca.gov/ ProbateHearings. Plan to check in 15 minutes prior to the scheduled hearing time.

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

If you are a creditor or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must le your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of rst issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as de ned in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may a ect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in

California law. You may examine the le kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may le with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the ling of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250.

A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.

Attorney for Petitioner:

Paul V. L. Campo

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

Telephone: 760.639.1680

02/16, 02/23, 03/01/2024

CN 28514

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF MICHAEL BRIAN

DIAMOND aka MICHAEL

B. DIAMOND aka MICK DIAMOND Case # 37-2024-00003042PR-PW-CTL

To all heirs, bene ciaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of Michael Brian Diamond aka Michael B. Diamond aka Mick Diamond

A Petition for Probate has been led by Roseanne Diamond DeLaMata in the Superior Court of California, County of San Diego. The Petition for Probate requests that Roseanne Diamond DeLaMata be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

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

A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: Date: March 22, 2024; Time: 10:00 AM; in Dept.: 503. Court address: 1100 Union St., San Diego CA 92101, Central Courthouse. https://www.sdcourt.ca.gov/ sdcourt/probate2/probatevh Court appearances may be made either in person or virtually, unless otherwise ordered by the Court. Virtual appearances must be made

using the department’s Microsoft Teams (“MS Teams”) video link; or by calling the department’s MS Teams conference phone number and using the assigned conference ID number. The MS Teams video conference links and phone numbers can be found at www.sdcourt.ca.gov/

ProbateHearings. Plan to check in 15 minutes prior to the scheduled hearing time.

If you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or le written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. If you are a creditor or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must le your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of rst issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as de ned in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code.

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

Attorney for Petitioner:

Margaret K. Herring, Esq. Herring & Herring, APC 1001 B Ave., Ste 215 Coronado CA 92118

Telephone: 619-437-9175 02/09, 02/16, 02/23/2024 CN 28509

IN THE MATTER OF THE GORDON B. WALLEN and VIRGINIA L. WALLEN LIVING TRUST NOTICE TO RESPONDENT CHASE WALLEEN: NOTICE OF HEARING ON AMENDED PETITION TO DETERMINE CLAIM TO PROPERTY CASE# 37-2023-00043882PR-TR-CTL

An Amended Petition has been led asking the court to determine a claim to the property identi ed in 3, and a hearing on the Amended Petition has been set. Please refer to the Amended Petition for more information. if you have a claim to the property described in 3, you may attend the hearing and object or respond to the Amended Petition. If you do not want to attend the hearing, you may also le a written response before the hearing.

If you do not respond to the Amended Petition or attend the hearing, the court may make orders a ecting ownership of the property without your input.

1. NOTICE is given that:

Macey K. Walleen, Erikson K. Walleen, and Taylor N. Britt has led an Amended Petition entitled: AMENDED PETITION BY MACEY K. WALLEEN, ERIKSON K. WALLEEN, AND TAYLOR N.

BRITT: (1) TO INVALIDATE

THE VIRGINIA WALLEEN TRUST AGREEMENT

DATED JANUARY 12, 2022, FOR LACK OF TESTAMENTARY CAPACITY; (2) TO INVALIDATE THE VIRGINIA WALLEEN TRUST AGREEMENT DATED JANUARY 12, 2022 FOR

UNDUE INFLUENCE; (3) TO REMOVE TRUSTEE

ROBERT L. WALEEN AND WOULD-BE SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE CHASE WALLEEN; (4) TO APPOINT KRISTEN FRITZ, CPF NO. 1032, AS TRUSTEE; (5) FOR AN ORDER PREVENTING ROBERT L. WALLEEN FROM USING TRUST ASSETS TO DEFEND THIS ACTION; (6) FOR FINANCIAL ELDER ABUSE; (7) FOR RETURN OF TRUST PROPERTY UNDER PROBATE CODE § 850, AND FOR DOUBLE DAMAGES & ATTORNEYS* FEES UNDER PROBATE CODE § 859; (8) FOR AN ACCOUNTING; AND (9) TO CANCEL DEED RECORDED AS DOCUMENT NUMBER 2022-0050815 WITH THE SAN DIEGO OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER under Probate Code section 850 asking for a court order determining a claim or claims to the property described in 3.

2. A HEARING on the Amended Petition will be held as follows: Hearing Date: April 12, 2024 Time: 9:00 AM Dept: 502 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO 1100 Union St., San Diego CA 92101 CentralProbate https://www.sdcourt.ca.gov/ sdcourt/probate2/probatevh

3. The property that is the subject of the Amended Petition is: - 543 Rockport Court, Encinitas, CA 92024, APN 254-560-40-00

- Personal property inside of 543 Rockport Court, believed to be worth no less than $75,000 - Checking, brokerage, savings, money market, IRA, time deposit, and other accounts held at Merrill Lynch, believed to be worth no less than $ 1 million - Checking, brokerage, savings, money market, time deposit, and other accounts held at other nancial institutions, value unknown at this time

4. In addition to seeking to recover the property described in 3, the Amended Petition also alleges and seeks relief for bad faith conduct, undue in uence in bad faith, or elder or dependent adult nancial abuse. The Amended Petition describes these allegations in detail. Based on the allegations, the Amended Petition seeks to recover twice the value of the property described in 3 and requests that the court award attorney’s fees and costs to the Petitioner. (Prob. Code, § 859.)

Attorney for Petitioners:

David G Greco

Kristen A. Friedman Chhokar Law Group P.C. 6275 Lusk Blvd. San Diego CA 92121 Telephone: 858.384.5757 02/09, 02/16, 02/23, 03/01/2024 CN 28506

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF ROBERT JOHN WANDA Case# 37-2024-00004550PR-PW-CTL

To all heirs, bene ciaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of Robert John Wanda, aka Robert Wanda

A Petition for Probate has been led by Brandon Wanda in the Superior Court of California, County of San Diego. The Petition for Probate requests that Brandon Wanda be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

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

The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent

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

A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: Date: March 08, 2024; Time: 10:00 AM; in Dept.: 503; Room: Hon. Olga Alvarez. Court address: 1100 Union St., San Diego CA 92101, Central Courthouse.

https://www.sdcourt.ca.gov/ sdcourt/probate2/probatevh Court appearances may be made either in person or virtually, unless otherwise ordered by the Court. Virtual appearances must be made using the department’s Microsoft Teams (“MS Teams”) video link; or by calling the department’s MS Teams conference phone number and using the assigned conference ID number. The MS Teams video conference links and phone numbers can be found at www.sdcourt.ca.gov/ ProbateHearings. Plan to check in 15 minutes prior to the scheduled hearing time.

If you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or le written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. If you are a creditor or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must le your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of rst issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as de ned in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may a ect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. You may examine the le kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may le with the court

a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the ling of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.

Attorney for Petitioner: Julie A. Cardin, Esq. Cardin and Company, APC 1015 Chestnut Ave., Ste F2 Carlsbad CA 92008 Telephone: 760.434.1040 02/09, 02/16, 02/23/2024 CN 28497

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSECHANGE OF NAME CASE# 37-202400003451-CU-PT-NC

TO ALL INTERESTED

PERSONS: Petitioner(s): Nicolas Zamora led a petition with this court for a decree changing name as follows: a. Present name: Nicolas Zamora change to proposed name: Nicolas Zacharius

Aguirre

to show cause, if any, why the petition for a change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must le a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely led, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING: On March 08, 2024 at 8:30 a.m., in Dept. 25 of the Superior Court of California, 325 S Melrose Dr., Vista CA 92081, North County Division. (To appear remotely, check in advance of the hearing for information about how to do so on the court’s website. To nd your court’s website, go to www. courts.ca.gov/find-my-court. htm.)

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

NO HEARING WILL OCCUR ON THE DATE SPECIFIED IN THE ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE. The court will review the documents led as of the date speci ed on the Order to Show Cause for Change of Name (JC Form #NC-120).

If all requirements for a name change have been met as of the date speci ed, and no timely written objection has been received (required at least two court days before the date speci ed), the Petition for Change of Name (JC Form #NC-100) will be granted without a hearing. One copy of the Order Granting the Petition will be mailed to the petitioner.

To change a name on a legal document, including a birth certi cate, social security card, driver license, passport, and other identi cation, a certi ed copy of Decree Changing Name (JC Form #NC-130) or Decree Changing Name and Order Recognizing Change of Gender and for Issuance of New Birth Certi cate (JC Form #NC-230) may be required. Contact the agency(ies) who issues the legal document that needs to be changed, to determine if a certi ed copy is required.

A certi ed copy of Decree

Changing Name (JC Form #NC-130) or Decree Changing Name and Order Recognizing Change of Gender and for Issuance of New Birth’

Certi cate (JC Form #NC230) may be obtained from the Civil Business O ce for a fee. Petitioners who are seeking a change of name under the Safe at Home program may contact the assigned department for information on obtaining certi ed copies. If all the requirements have not been met as of the date speci ed, the court will mail the petitioner a written order with further directions.

If a timely objection is led, the court will set a hearing date and contact the parties by mail with further directions.

A RESPONDENT

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

Any Petition for the name change of a minor that is signed by only one parent must have this Attachment served along with

THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this Court at the hearing indicated below

Filed

S/ Anna Kaplan, 02/16, 02/23, 03/01, 03/08/2024 CN 28518 Fictitious Business Name Statement #2024-9001459 Filed: Jan 19, 2024 with County of San Diego Recorder/ County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Mackenzie Elizabeth Personal Chef Services. Located at: 14056 Old Station Rd., Poway CA 92064 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Mackenzie Elizabeth Johnson, 14056 Old Station Rd., Poway CA

County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Comp Sports Group. Located at: 342 Hillcrest Dr., Encinitas CA 92024 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. B and P Sports Sales Inc., 342 Hillcrest Dr., Encinitas CA 92024. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 02/15/2003 S/Peggy Compton, 02/02, 02/09, 02/16, 02/23/2024

The Osider celebrates 10 years with photo exhibit

By Samantha Nelson OCEANSIDE

— An upcoming exhibit at the Oceanside Museum of Art will showcase local photography featured in The Osider in honor of the magazine’s 10th anniversary.

The exhibit, “Coastal Exposures: 10 Years of Photography at The Osider Magazine,” will feature several rooms of various photography taken by The Osider photographers over the last decade.

“This whole exhibit will show everything that’s awesome about Oceanside through the photography we’ve taken,” said Zach Cordner, curator of the exhibit and co-founder and creative director for The Osider.

Launched in early 2014, The Osider has documented the stories of the Oceanside community and how it has changed through writing and photography.

Cordner described the magazine as Oceanside’s very own National Geographic.

“The city is a diverse mix of cultures and environments that makes for a photographer’s dream to document,” Cordner said. “Our photographers go the extra mile to create one-of-a-kind imagery that goes way be-

yond your typical sunset photo at the pier.”

Cordner, a professional photographer with a background in celebrity photography, switched gears to focus on local Oceanside photography once The Osider formed.

“It’s been an amazing experience documenting the community, the people, the

weather and the growth of the city,” he said. While much of Cordner’s work is featured in The Osider and will be on display at the exhibit – like his photo of a 1964 Chevy Impala raised on hydraulics during a lowrider car cruise on Coast Highway in 2021 – works from other local talent are featured as well.

One of the most striking photos, literally and figuratively, is the shot of a lightning storm taken at the Oceanside Harbor by Vladimir Medvinsky in 2021.

“It’s one of the most amazing photos I’ve seen,” Cordner said.

The exhibit will also feature photojournalism from Cordner’s photography class at Oceanside High School. Cordner frequently sends his students on assignments to document events happening throughout the community.

Another memorable photo in the exhibit depicts the late Aaron “Schmidty” Schmidt, fellow co-founder and editorial director, skating down or “bombing” a steep hill on Sleeping Indian Road. Schmidty sadly passed away in 2022 after a battle with cancer.

“It’s a photo that’s close to my heart,” Cordner said. “He was by my side the

whole time up until his passing. He was a big part of the magazine and my life, and it’s my dedication and tribute to him.”

The exhibit also features Cordner’s collection of photos featuring the “Oceanside trench coat guy,” a local man named Bruce Parker, known for wearing a trench coat and walking along the beach. Parker, who enjoys visiting the beach, wears the coat to protect himself from the sun after a melanoma diagnosis.

“He’s the nicest man,” Cordner said. “Every year he meets up with my students to do photoshoots with them.”

The exhibit will open on March 9 and run parallel with the release of the magazine’s 10th anniversary issue. The exhibit will remain until July 28. The museum will host a block party on March 30 to celebrate the exhibit.

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fairgrounds property.

These concerns first came up last fall as SANDAG continues to explore new realignment routes for a portion of the tracks running along the fragile Del Mar bluffs.

The fairgrounds issued a concerned letter to the city in November after the City Council said they sup-

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ed

expand the shelter to serve more people experiencing homelessness, including space for women and families. The total project cost was estimated at between $10 and $12 million, depending on adding a third story.

The project was scheduled to start construction sometime in 2024, depending on whether Catholic Charities could raise enough funding.

“They have been actively seeking outside funding alternatives to reduce the amount of capital needed to be raised so that project construction can start,” city staff said.

The La Posada de Guadalupe homeless shelter is moving forward with an expansion of at least 35 new beds and will include women and families. Cour-

ported exploring all potential routes, including one running through the fairgrounds.

On Tuesday, the board reaffirmed that they oppose any rail realignment impacting their operational, economic, environmental, or planning needs.

“All the work we just talked about... if this discussion about the rail goes forward, our attention would be redirected,” Rowland said.

tesy photo/Catholic Charities

Last year, the City Council approved and accepted $2 million from San Diego County to be donated to Catholic Charities for expansion.

Marja Acres Senior Apartments, or Vintage at Marja Acres, a 47-unit senior housing project that’s part of a larger townhome community located on the west side of El Camino Real just south of Kelly Drive, is being developed by USA Properties.

In October 2021, the City Council approved a $650,000 loan from the HTF to increase the affordability of five units for extremely low-income households at Marja Acres. The City Council subsequently authorized a $65,000 loan the following year to help cover rising construction costs. The project was scheduled to begin sometime in 2024.

22ND DAA Board Member Kathlyn Mead introduces a negotiating agreement on Feb. 20 to build affordable housing on fairgrounds land. Photo by Laura Place

OSIDE LIFE: A 1964 Chevy Impala raised on hydraulics; Aaron “Schmidty” Schmidt, the late co-founder of The Osider Magazine, skates down Sleeping Indian Road. Photos by Zach Cordner

EVENTS CALENDAR

FEB. 23

PINE MOUNTAIN LOGS

Watch the Pine Mountain Logs live at the Belly Up. $25, 9 p.m., 143 S Cedros Ave, Solana Beach.

‘A SPANISH SERENADE’

The Encinitas Guitar Orchestra’s Chamber Ensemble are set to perform “A Spanish Serenade” concert. Students will perform works composed by Francisco Tarrega, Enrique Granados and Isaac Albeniz. Free, with a suggested donation of $20 at the door. 7:30 p.m. at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 925 Balour Dr, Encinitas.

N. HORNBY & S. ORLEAN

Interview with award-winning authors Nick Hornby and Susan Orlean as part of the 29th Annual Writer’s Symposium by the Sea, Writing That Inspires. $10-$66, 7-8:30 p.m. Feb. 23 at Point Loma Nazarene University, 3900 Lomaland Dr, San Diego.

‘CURIOUS INCIDENT ...’

Winner of the 2015 Tony Award for Best New Play, “The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time” is an adaptation of Mark Haddon’s best-selling novel. $35-$85, showing at various times from Feb. 16 to March 3 at the California Center for the Arts, 340 N Escondido Blvd, Escondido.

EVERYTHING DISSOLVES

Kline Swonger is a cross-disciplinary artist whose research and sculptural work revolves around perception and psychology of space. The gallery will be held from Feb. 6 to March 1 at the Kruglak Art Gallery (Bldg 3400) on the MiraCosta campus in Oceanside. MiraCosta College, 1 Barnard Dr, Oceanside.

A LEARNING AFTERNOON

“Really! Artificial Intelligence! What?” And “Anything Goes” by Cole Porter. Please join us for two free entertaining lectures on the Oceanside Campus brought to you by LIFE, Learning Is For Everyone. 1 p.m. at MiraCosta College, 1 Barnard Dr, Oceanside.

FUN ANIMAL FRIDAY

Join us onsite for Fun Animal Friday with San Diego House Rabbit Society on Feb. 23 from 10-11:30 a.m. at San Diego Children’s Discovery Museum, 320 N Broadway, Escondido.

‘PLAZA SUITE’

Hilarity abounds in this portrait of three couples successively occupying a suite at The Plaza. $20-$30 for a total of six shows (Feb. 16-18) and Feb. 23–25, Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m., Sundays at 2 p.m.) Star Theatre Company, 402 N Coast Hwy, Oceanside.

MCCALLA & ROTH Deidre McCalla, a Black

feminist, singer/songwriter and acoustic guitar player, and Kevin Roth, a folk singer/songwriter and mountain dulcimer player, will perform in Poway. $15-$18, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Feb. 23 at Templar’s Hall in Old Poway Park, 14134 Midland Rd, Poway.

FEB. 24

HAWK WATCH

Learn about birds of prey up close and personal with the Wildlife Research Institute’s Hawk Watch team. 10 a.m. at Begent Ranch, 18528 Highland Valley Rd, Ramona.

CULTURE BREWS TURNS 11!

Culture Brewing Co. is celebrating 11 years as a brewery in Solana Beach. 12 to 6 p.m. Feb. 24 at Culture Brewing Co., 111 S Cedros Ave, Solana Beach.

HULLABALOO

To celebrate its 20th anniversary, Hullabaloo is performing its final show at San Diego Botanic Garden’s Dickinson Family Education Amphitheatre. $10-$15. From 2-2:45 p.m. Feb. 24 at Dickinson Family Education Amphitheatre, San Diego Botanic Garden , 300 Quail Gardens Dr, Encinitas.

ENCINITAS WALKING TOUR

The Encinitas Historical Society is now able to offer this fun educational tour more often and with more varied walking paths. 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Feb. 24 at Encinitas Historical Society, 390 W F St, Encinitas.

‘NAKED’: AUTHOR SERIES

Sex educator, burlesque dancer and social worker Fancy Feast allows a peek behind the curtain to a world most have never seen. $20-$25, 7 p.m. at Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center: David & Dorothea Garfield Theatre, 4126 Executive Dr, La Jolla.

TIJUANA STREET FOOD

Join Wild Foodie Tours for an all-inclusive, fun, grit-

ty, and insightful street food tour in Tijuana!. $69, 12 to 4 p.m. Feb. 17 at Meeting spot: McDonald’s San Ysidro Trolley Station, 727 E San Ysidro Blvd, San Diego.

RICHARD DREYFUSS

Actor Richard Dreyfuss will be interviewed by MiraCosta film professor Florene Villane. Admission is free. Reservations may be requested at miracosta. edu/buytix. Free, 5:30 p.m. at Concert Hall (Bldg 2400), MiraCosta College, 1 Barnard Dr, Oceanside.

O’SIDE’S BLACK PIONEERS

The panel discussion will highlight some of Oceanside’s first black pioneers with discussion moderated by Oceanside Historical Society’s Kristi Hawthorne and Bliss Tea & Treats’ Rushell Gordon. 2 p.m. at Oceanside Museum of Art, 704 Pier View Way, Oceanside.

CACTUSES & SUCCULENTS

Pam Hyatt, owner of Bird Rock Tropicals nursery in Encinitas, which specializes in bromeliads, will present the life and work of late botanist, plant explorer and bromeliad expert Werner Rauh. 1 p.m. at Park Avenue Community Center, Park Ave, Escondido.

ESCONDIDO TOUR

Join a half mile, leisurely paced walking tour of Escondido Public Library’s neighborhood, to learn about the history and architectural styles of its historic homes and buildings. 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Feb. 24 at Pioneer Room, 237 S Kalmia St, Escondido.

WILD WEST WHODUNIT

Someone’s been murdered in the Stingaree district...and it’s hilarious. $99, 6:15 to 8:30 p.m. Feb. 24 at Salt & Whiskey, 311 Island Ave, San Diego.

WOMEN’S FILM FESTIVAL

The Soroptimist International Oceanside-Carlsbad is collaborating with

street Country Club, 530 S Coast Hwy, Oceanside.

Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd, Del March

VISTA GARDEN CLUB

FEB. 26

MARK CULLEN

Check out Mark Cullen’s album launch of “Bright Horizons.” $20, 21 and up. Belly Up, 143 S Cedros Ave, Solana Beach.

FEB. 27

GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY:

Speaker Jennifer Holik presents “The Greatest Generation” at the North San Diego Genealogical Society meeting in hybrid format. Stay after to share stories, memorabilia, etc. 10 to 11:30 a.m. Feb. 27 at Faraday Center, Faraday Ave, Carlsbad.

CARLSBAD GOP WOMEN

the Oceanside International Film Festival for the annual Women’s Film Festival. $50, 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Feb. 24 at The Brooks Theatre, 217 N Coast Hwy, Oceanside.

HOTEL HIRING FAIR

The Cassara Carlsbad, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, the Westin Carlsbad Resort & Spa, and the Sheraton Carlsbad Resort & Spa are gearing up for the busy spring travel season by hosting a hiring Event. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Feb. 24 at The Cassara Carlsbad , 5805 Armada Dr, Carlsbad.

HEART HEALTH FAIR

The fair will feature free blood pressure checks and blood pressure monitors, flu vaccines and more. Free, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Feb. 24 at TrueCare San Marcos Health Center, 150 Valpreda Rd, San Marcos.

FEB. 25

LUNAR NEW YEAR

The Army and Navy Academy is inviting the public to join in its Lunar New Year Celebration, featuring traditional Chinese performances and Lunar New Year history, solos and opera songs, and more. 1 to 3:30 p.m. Feb. 25 at Army and Navy Academy, 2605 Carlsbad Blvd, Carlsbad.

CODY CARTER

Cody Carter and Ramblin Fever with the Red Headed Strangers perform honky tonk through the eras of country music. Hear iconic songs played in chronological order, from the 40s and 50s to current day and everything in between. 8-10:15 p.m. $10, 21 and up. Belly Up, 143 S Cedros Ave, Solana Beach.

SOUND AND LIBERATION

The Hill Street Country Club presents “Sound & Liberation,” an event dedicated to experimental performances by black artists like Joy Guidry, Niecy Blues and Myles Ortiz-Green. $10, 6-9:30 p.m. Feb. 25 at Hill-

Carlsbad Republican Women welcomes Nathan Shackelford, associate general counsel for the First Liberty Institute, as the February luncheon’s keynote speaker. $39, 11 a.m. at Holiday Inn, 2725 Palomar Airport Rd, Carlsbad.

STORIES OF US

Enjoy a traditional dance performance with Samahan Filipino American Performing Arts & Education Center while learning about the history and traditions of San Diego’s Filipino community. Free with museum admission. 10-11 a.m. Feb. 27 at San Diego Children’s Discovery Museum, 320 N Broadway, Escondido.

FEB. 28

AMERICA NOW

The Oceanside Public Library and Palomar College’s Garrett Chaffin-Quiray will present a new movie series called “America Now.” The films and dates are “Minari,” PG13, on Feb. 28; “Enough Said,” PG-13, on March 27; and “Inside Out,” PG, on April 24. All movies start at 6 p.m. at Mission Branch Library Oceanside, 3861 Mission Ave, Oceanside.

FEB. 29

JOHN RUSSELL

Concert Hour is a free music enrichment series presented for our students and the community by the Palomar College Performing Arts Department. Free, 1-2 p.m. Feb. 29 at Howard Brubeck Theatre at Palomar College, 1140 W Mission Rd, San Marcos.

MUSIC BINGO

Join us for bingo night every Thursday, with prizes, drink specials and more. 7-9 p.m. at Pina, 345 S Coast Hwy 101, Encinitas.

MARCH 1

GEM FAIRE RETURNS

America’s Best Gem & Jewelry Show. Free-$7, 12-6 p.m. March 1-3 at Del Mar

Laura Eubanks from Design for Serenity will speak about designing with succulents in the garden. She is an internationally acclaimed succulent designer, YouTube content creator and master gardener. 1:30 p.m. at Jim Porter Recreation Center, 1200 Vale Terrace Dr, Vista.

CAREER MENTORING

The Encinitas Chamber of Commerce and MiraCosta College are partnering to host a meet and greet for potential mentors and students to connect. Free, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. March 1 at MiraCosta College, 1 Barnard Dr, Oceanside.

‘N’

“N,” a thought provoking comedy by award winning playwright David Alex that changes what you think about being a liberal or a conservative. $18-$22, runs from Feb. 23 to March 10 at Point Loma Playhouse, 3035 Talbot St, San Diego.

BOARD GAME NIGHT

Bring your friends and family to this intergenerational event (ages 13+) and come play Game of Life, Trivial Pursuit, and Scrabble. Snacks will be provided. You must register to attend: events.aarp.org/event/6dc3536b-ad52-4b67-ba70ad7122dc45b7/summary. Free, 4 to 6 p.m. at Studio ACE, 3861 Mission Ave, Oceanside.

THE FLOWER FIELDS

The Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch are set to bloom back to life beginning March 1. Tickets $9-$18, available online only. 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. starting March 1 at The Flower Fields, 5704 Paseo del Norte, Carlsbad.

MARCH 2

MISO MAKING WORKSHOP

Learn all about miso and make your own jar. $79$148. 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. March 2 at Maya Moon Collective, 3349 Adams Ave, San Diego.

YACHT ROCK GALA

Join us in celebrating The Boys & Girls Club of Vista’s 14th annual Yacht Rock Gala with live music, silent and live auctions, prizes, merchandise, dancing and more. $250, 5:30 p.m. at Westin Carlsbad, 5480 Carlsbad Blvd, Carlsbad.

MARCH 3

FOOD & WINE FESTIVAL

Join Lakehouse for an indulgent experience featuring unlimited tastings from some of North County and San Diego’s best restaurants, breweries, and wineries. $95-$185, 12-5 p.m. Lakehouse Hotel & Resort, 1105 La Bonita Dr, San Marcos.

THE FLOWER FIELDS, a 50-acre rainbow of giant tecolote ranunculous flowers, is set to bloom back to life starting March 1 at Carlsbad Ranch. File photo

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2. ANIMAL KINGDOM: What was the first animal to be cloned?

3. LITERATURE: In the children’s book series “The Bobbsey Twins,” what are the names of the two sets of twins?

4. CHEMISTRY: What is the symbol for the chemical element platinum?

5. MUSIC: What is the title of Elvis Presley’s first commercial single?

6. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: What is the first U.S. national park?

7. MEDICAL: What is a common name for xerosis?

8. FOOD & DRINK: What is a sommelier?

9. U.S. PRESIDENTS: Who was the first president to visit all 50 states?

10. HISTORY: What were the principal powers of the Axis in WWII?

1. Ottawa.

2. A sheep.

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3. Nan, Bert, Flossie and Freddie.

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6. Yellowstone National Park.

9. Richard Nixon.

5. “That’s All Right.”

10. Nazi Germany, Italy and Japan.

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fordable senior apartments on L-7. The proposed development has a higher density than nearby properties, and the site lacks nearby amenities like medical facilities and public transportation. Plus, the city would be required to rezone the parcel to accommodate the higher intensity of housing, triggering a public vote under Proposition A that would cost the city more time and money and create uncertainty related to the outcome of the vote.

While loosely billed as 100% affordable, city staff suggested a mix of income levels for the project, namely 60% for moderate-income households, 20% for low-income, and 20% for very low-income. This scenario aims to provide housing options for families, couples, and individuals, including those with moderate incomes, like police officers, firefighters, teachers, and retail workers.

However, the council stressed the importance of prioritizing low- to very low-income residents over moderate-income earners.

“Moderate units are the nut that we have to crack in order to be able to pay for this project; it’s going to be a little bit harder to crack,” said Mayor Tony Kranz. “I agree that we should skip the moderate if we can, but it’s going to make the hurdle a heck of a lot higher.”

Residents voiced differing opinions on the proposal during the meeting. Some expressed concerns about the potential repercussions of high-density housing along Quail Gardens Drive, such as insufficient parking and traffic congestion.

“Quail Gardens Road is a skinny road with a skinny bike lane,” said longtime Encintias resident Ted Elliot. “You’re looking at putting a thousand-plus units along this skinny little road that was never meant to have this level of development or density. I strongly disagree with this, and I hope you shoot it down. Why are you guys even considering this?”

Encinitas resident Devon DeMint urged the council to leave L-7 as an open space and consider adding more low-income housing to other nearby developments, such as Fox Point Farms or Quail Meadows.

"Our family takes Quail Gardens each day to get to school, and our 2.7-mile

drive takes 20 minutes as it is," DeMint wrote. "Further, I can’t stress enough how much we would appreciate and utilize more free, open space in Encinitas for our children and family. The pollution is getting worse, our beaches are shrinking, we have limited access to local recreational spaces, and our quality of life is being affected by overdevelopment and traffic. Please consider a park over more development."

Deputy Mayor Allison Blackwell, who voted to further the financial feasibility study, acknowledged residents’ traffic concerns but said there was plenty of time for the city to examine potential impacts on the area.

“I do think that we have to address the traffic issues,” Blackwell said. “There is no rush to start constructing. We’re so far from that. We don’t even have financing, we don’t even have a design. So I think there is time to evaluate the impacts of the developments on traffic and look at what more we can do to help with that.”

For other residents, more affordable housing options would benefit the community.

Encinitas resident Colin Nackerman said he supports building affordable housing on L-7 to help create more housing options for younger, working adults.

“As someone in their 30s who's connected to many other young folks and families in this community, I can testify that we are desperate for more affordable housing. For any housing," Nackerman wrote. "People deserve to live where they work and live in the community they grew up in. We know that is what makes a strong and cohesive community that can thrive for decades to come. Thank you.”

Seventy-year-old Encinitas resident Lois Sunrich said that due to sky-high rent, she considered moving to another state to find an economical way to retire.

Sunrich said the city should be a place where people can live where they work.

“Let’s finally create an affordable housing community to keep our families intact, so outrageously high rents don’t force our young people out,” Sunrich said. “This time, let’s help ensure our seniors can afford to stay and keep our hometown roots deep and strong.”

Cox Communications today announced that its high-speed fiber-powered broadband service has once again been recognized by Ookla® Speedtest® (speedtest.net) for offering America’s fastest download speeds for the fourth quarter of 2023, achieving median speeds of 261.27 Mbps. Ookla is a global leader in connectivity intelligence.

“We’ve taken proactive steps to ensure that our customers continue receiving the reliable speeds they need to optimize performance from a growing number of connected devices in their homes,” said Ingo Hentschel, market vice president for Cox Communications in San Diego.

“This recognition from Ookla is evidence that the investments we’re making in our network across the country are producing meaningful results.”

By the numbers

In the past 10 years, Cox has invested more than $11 billion in network upgrades to deliver some of the most powerful internet, TV, phone, smart home, and mobile services and will continue making multibillion-dollar annual infrastructure investments over the next several years.

In 2023, the company:

• Increased speeds for the majority of its customers, nearly 75% of whom now enjoy download speeds of a half-GIG or greater

• Expanded fiber-tothe-home connectivity

• Expanded multi-GIG speed capabilities, which are now available to nearly half of Cox customers. All customers already have access to GIG speeds or greater

Getting the most accurate test of internet speeds

Cox customers seeking to measure the speed of a

IN THE PAST 10 years, Cox has invested more than $11 billion in network upgrades to deliver some of the most powerful internet, TV, phone, smart home and mobile services.

connected device while at home should download the Ookla Speedtest app for their desktops and mobile devices. Ookla Speedtest can also be run from a web browser at www.speedtest. net.

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Most individual devic es like smart phones, tab lets and laptops aren’t capa ble of supporting super-fast speeds. The age and ca pabilities of the modem or router from which the test is run can also impact results. Newer model mo dems can better leverage available network capacity. Device network interface is also important. For speed tiers above 100 Mbps, your router, modem or hard wired device must have a 1 Gbps Ethernet Port. It’s im

portant to remember that most households can connect multiple devices at one time seamlessly with 250 Mbps download speeds.

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works and connected experiences. We help our clients efficiently solve their biggest connectivity challenges and drive forward innovation.

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In Oceanside, an international coastal resilience competition developed innovative solutions to sand retention and coastal erosion. The winning design features headlands and an artificial reef, featured below.

Nearshore Nourishment

Eco-Engineered Reef

All up and down the coast, our cherished San Diego beaches are eroding at an alarming rate.

Oceanside is bringing innovative solutions to the beach erosion problem. How can we step up as a region?