The Coast News, April 14, 2023

DMUSD replaces

Wooden School board names ex-trustee to fill vacant seat

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DA drops case against Morris

Prosecutors cite lack of evidence in dismissal

By Jordan P. Ingram

cording to the San Diego

County District Attorney’s Office.

A jury trial was scheduled to begin at 8:50 a.m. on April 10 at the Vista Courthouse, with Morris facing up to 2 years in jail if convicted.

However, the case never went to trial and was eventually dropped from the calendar.

“Despite extensive efforts to locate and person-

SPRING EGG-CITEMENT

By Laura Place

DEL MAR

—

The Del Mar Union School District board of trustees appointed former trustee Alan Kholos to a vacant board seat on April 11 following a nearly-two hour debate that, for a while, looked like it might result in a deadlock.

Nine candidates put their names forward to fill the seat left vacant by former Trustee Scott Wooden, a 12-year board member who resigned in February after news surfaced of his recent arrest in Florida on suspicion of soliciting a sex worker.

While four years remain in the term for that seat, the election code states that an appointee can only serve until the next regularly scheduled election, which is in 2024. At that time, constituents will elect a candidate to serve out the remaining two years of the term.

Kholos, a business attorney, was one of two applicants with previous experience on the Del Mar school board after he was elected to a four-year term in 2012 but resigned in 2015 after his job moved him overseas. Kholos expressed gratitude for being able to return to the board.

“When an opportunity like this comes up to work with people I like, and I know, and to step up and

TURN TO TRUSTEE ON 11

Cpl. Jonathan Colorado Escobar, with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 775, scans the area for ‘enemy’ personnel and vehicles during a training exercise off the coast of Camp Pendleton.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Mhecaela J. Watts

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appearance, flow and function of this important resource. Construction begins Spring 2023.

By Samantha Nelson OCEANSIDE

— Designs are underway for a new, off-leash dog park at Ron Ortega Park.

The City Council approved a $465,584 agreement with San Diego-based planning and landscape architect KTU&A to design the dog park in late March.

Oceanside has no municipal off-leash dog parks after being forced to close its first and only dog park on San Luis Rey Road in 2018. Since then, resident pet owners have either had to leave the city or have illegally taken them off-leash at regular city parks.

Last year, a citizen-led effort to create a dog beach failed after pushback from opposed residents and council members concerned about potential health effects and taking any more space away from the city’s

sand-deprived beaches. City staff analyzed and considered feedback from residents indicating which parks would be the most suitable for a new dog park. In the end, Ron Ortega Park

was chosen due to its vacant 2.8 acres of land on top of a closed landfill, the existing amenities, including restrooms and an irrigation system, ample parking and its accessibility to the near-

by Interstate 5 freeway.

“It’s a better location than the beach,” said Deputy Mayor Ryan Keim at the March 22 meeting.

The new dog park won’t cover all 2.8 acres of vacant land as the city intends to keep a buffer zone between the dog park and the baseball fields at Ron Ortega Park.

Associate Engineer Kymberly Corbin said the city would not remove any existing amenities at the park, something that Oceanside American Little League members feared.

Members of the league felt scorned because the city did not directly reach out to them during the public outreach process for the dog park. In addition, the association takes care of the baseball fields and batting cage at Ron Ortega for discounted city fees.

“We work with Parks and Recreation, and not one time was it brought up to us,” said League President Junior Ramirez.

Ramirez noted that the league is not outright opposed to the park but has concerns regarding the buffer areas and distractions like dogs barking for the players.

Though City Manager Jonathan Borrego noted an “extensive” public outreach process, he apologized for lacking direct communication with the American Little League. He also said the city could work with the league moving forward on best practices to ensure the buffer zone works.

“In no way have we ever thought we could not peacefully coexist with the Little League, otherwise we wouldn’t have presented this,” Borrego said.

The city hopes the dog park will deter criminal activity from continuing in the park.

Mayor Esther Sanchez abstained from voting in favor or against the dog park designs, requesting more information about the park before moving forward. She also noted that she would like more green space for Crown Heights neighborhood children.

According to Borrego, the space proposed for the dog park at Ron Ortega could not be used as green space for children because of its status as a former landfill. He added that about half of the funds allocated for the park’s design will be used for permitting because of the former landfill.

Borrego said Oceanside is big enough and needs more than one dog park.

transient occupancy taxes, and discussed budget cutbacks to tackle Carlsbad’s looming deficit.

After cutting spending by about 2% last year, City Manager Scott Chadwick

by 2024.

The city’s general sales tax rate is 7.75%, or 7.75 cents per dollar, and is split between the state (77%), county (10%) and city (13%). Korach said a voter-approved sales

string of new costs over the past several years approved by the council: park rangers (at least $250,000); beach lifeguards ($700,000); part-time pool lifeguards ($82,000); reactivated police

A VACANT space at Ron Ortega Park will be home to a new off-leash dog park. Photo by Samantha Nelson

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Anew word entered the California political lexicon the other day, when two of the five elected supervisors running America’s largest county decided they could greatly reduce crime by depopulating Los Angeles County’s many jails and other penal facilities.

The new word: decarceration. This is the process of supposedly fighting crime by letting people out of jails and prisons, a favorite of the far left, the same folks who for several years have advocated defunding police everywhere.

Court rebukes Gonzalez

By Karen Anderson

‘Corruption.” “Backroom dealing.”

“Pure spite.” “Naked favoritism.”

These are the words written by the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals to describe former Assemblywoman Lorena Gonzalez’s bad behavior when crafting her anti-independent contractor law AB 5 (Assembly Bill 5), enacted in January 2020.

The court’s recent decision resurrected an older lawsuit from 2019 (Olson v. State of California) that had been dismissed outright by a lower court in February 2020. Appealed by Uber and Postmates, the case had fallen under the radar until March 17, 2023, when the Ninth Circuit issued its unanimous decision, stating:

“The plausibility of Plaintiffs’ allegations is strengthened by the piecemeal fashion in which the exemptions were granted, and lends credence to Plaintiffs’ allegations that the exemptions were the result of ‘lobbying’ and ‘backroom dealing’ as opposed to adherence to the stated purpose of the legislation.”

The case has now been sent back to the lower court for reconsideration. In its decision, the Ninth Circuit cited Gonzalez no less than 14 times by name.

The judges expressed dismay at the arbitrary exemptions bestowed to favored sectors by Gonzalez herself with the help of the bill’s sponsor, the California Labor Federation, which represents 1,200 unions in the state.

Exemplifying Sacramento’s incestuous relationship with Big Labor, Gonzalez has since left her District 80 Assembly seat last year to become head of the California Labor Federation.

According to the court, the exemptions, which pick winners and losers, explicitly exclude Uber et al, even though similarly situated app platforms like Wag! and TaskRabbit received exemptions for such workers as dog walkers and yard cleaners.

In trying to defend Gonzalez’s poorly drafted law during oral arguments on July 13, 2022, the state’s deputy attorney general withered under questioning from the three-judge panel. It was notable, the court wrote, that counsel for the state was “unable to articulate a conceivable rationale for AB 5 that explains the exemptions made by AB 5, as amended.”

Because of Gonzalez’s blatant “animus not based in reason” directed at the plaintiffs, the Ninth Circuit

mus toward The Coast News when she publicly and falsely accused the family-owned newspaper in 2020 of firing all its employees with the goal of converting them to independent contractors in violation of AB 5.

Chris Kydd, the associate publisher at The Coast News Group, told KUSI-TV at the time that Gonzalez’s statements were 100% false.

“On top of the carelessness of her claims, what she said was potentially damaging to our business as it brings the credibility of The

That has not happened in California. Apparently decarceration and depopulation of Los Angeles County jails won’t, either.

For most police, prosecutors and politicians of all stripes don’t think it’s possible to reduce crime by letting convicted or suspected criminals go free.

The public clearly doesn’t, either. That’s why in 2020, voters by a 56%44% margin rejected a nocash-bail law passed earlier by the state Legislature, dominated by ultra-liberal Democrats who believe it’s unfair to force suspects to await trial in custody if they lack the funds to make bail.

Polls showed most voters — and non-voting Californians, too — feared allowing most of the arrested to roam at large without bail would spur new crimes from the same old suspects.

trict Attorneys, which has been embroiled in several disputes with ultra-liberal District Attorney George Gascon, accused by many of his deputies of favoring criminals over their victims.

Decarceration is a proposal so far unique to Los Angeles County, where courts and law enforcement long have been credibly accused of overt racism, with proven offenses including cases of planted evidence and stopping motorists without obvious cause except their race. The idea is also fueled by faith that programs can be designed to prevent almost all recidivism by the released.

The dead-for-now motion for decarceration proposed by rookie Supervisor Horvath and veteran officeholder Solis — a former congresswoman and the Secretary of Labor under ex-President Barack Obama — was first reported by the Southern California News Group.

also concluded that AB 5 plausibly violates the equal protection clause under the 14th Amendment.

The court’s brutal indictment of AB 5 hinged on Gonzalez’s “shocking statements,” tweets, and disparaging remarks against Uber, et al. One such statement (cited in the plaintiff’s complaint) was when Gonzalez called Uber’s chief legal officer Tony West (aka Vice President Kamala Harris’s brother-in-law) “full of shit” on Sept. 18, 2019 — the same day Gov. Gavin Newsom signed AB 5 into law.

Meanwhile, those of us who have witnessed the ongoing dumpster fire of AB 5 since its inception know that Gonzalez’s animus extended to specific local businesses as well during her crafting of the disastrous AB 5 law, which has put hundreds of thousands of career professionals out of business — from tutors and transcriptionists to performing arts groups, indie filmmakers, and wedding planners.

Here in San Diego, Gonzalez trained her sights on local news outlets she viewed as adversaries.

There can be no doubt, in fact, that Gonzalez displayed specific, targeted ani-

Coast News Group and our brand into question,” Kydd said. “We are a media entity who has been respected in the community for over 30 years, and we remain one of the few independently owned news sources in San Diego.”

But wait, there’s more.

In a recent stunning turn of events, Gonzalez is currently under fire in a civil workplace complaint directed at her husband Nathan Fletcher. The disgraced San Diego County supervisor is being accused of workplace sexual harassment, sexual assault and retaliation against a Latina public relations specialist at the San Diego Metropolitan Transit Service (MTS), where he served as the agency’s board chairman.

Gonzalez is accused of attempting to silence her husband’s accuser.

What has now become a serious legal problem for MTS, Fletcher’s accuser was fired by the agency the same day Fletcher announced his campaign for the state Senate. Fletcher has since ended his state Senate run, resigned from the MTS board and supposedly checked

So it took law enforcement and others by surprise when Los Angeles County Supervisors Hilda Solis and Lindsay Horvath sought to declare a “humanitarian crisis” in jails and order several county offices to create or expand programs keeping people out of jail, some even after they’ve been convicted. This plan would have left out major felons, most of whom are locked up by the state, not counties.

Their plan blindsided police, prosecutors and many local officials, whose cities would have received the released prisoners had decarceration taken place.

They quickly protested, and the Solis-Horvath proposal evaporated from the agenda for the county board’s next meeting. Two other supervisors, including board chair Janice Hahn, immediately announced they would not vote for their colleagues’ plan, so it was essentially tabled, possibly to arise again after it undergoes major alteration.

The opposition was led by the county’s 45-member police chiefs association and a group of “contract cities” that lack their own police forces and buy law enforcement services from the county sheriff. Also in opposition was the local Association of Deputy Dis-

Solis and Horvath declared a commitment “to redress historical wrongs deeply rooted in systemic racism and prejudice and (to) reverse status quo responses to poverty, mental health and medical needs and substance use dependencies.”

The problem is that these problems have all long resisted easy or facile solutions, and a sudden move to free many convicts and suspects might expose thousands of unsuspecting citizens to unprecedented levels of crime.

The police chiefs group noted that, “We do not stand against reform and we have been active… in these efforts. However, we are concerned with the rushed motion…”

They and the line prosecutors complained the proposal was being hustled through with little analysis and no input from law enforcement or crime victims.

It also ran counter to the spirit of the 2020 vote to cancel the law calling for no cash bail.

But while Californians can reverse state laws they believe are unwise, as they did in 2020, there is no recourse locally other than voting entrenched supervisors out, with changes then wrought by their successors.

All of which means decarceration may not quite be dead, and could in fact arise in other counties with liberal board majorities.

‘Decarceration’

doesn’t last very long

Hopefully one day, AB 5 will be gone, torched in a trash bin as one of most corrupt and destructive laws in California history.

Supervisors tell Fletcher to resign

Board votes 4-0 urging supervisor’s prompt resignation

entering an inpatient facility for treatment related to alcohol abuse and post-traumatic stress disorder from his combat service as a U.S. Marine and childhood trauma.

It was unclear Tuesday whether Fletcher was aware of the board’s decision. According to a statement from his office, “Fletcher is unable to respond due to the fact he is in treatment.”

“Our board will be careful in presenting its options when considering its decisions,” Vargas said in reference to replacing Fletcher. “Over the next few weeks, we will follow the process established by our board policy and our charter, which gives us options on filling the vacancy for District 4.” Supervisor Jim Desmond, the first on the board to demand Fletcher’s immediate resignation, said county taxpayers should not be on the hook for paying Fletcher’s estimated $25,000-$35,000 salary over the next six weeks.

According to county records, a San Diego County government contract to protect Fletcher shows a $1.9 million bill from Pinkerton, a private security contractor with a history of union busting.

tem knew, or should have known, about a former employee’s sexual assault and harassment claims against Supervisor Nathan Fletcher.

Attorney Zach Schumacher represents Grecia Figueroa, 34, a former MTS worker who filed a sexual assault and harassment lawsuit last month against Fletcher.

Schumacher sent the demand letter to MTS on Feb. 17, notifying the agency of pending allegations of sexual assault and harassment against Fletcher approximately six weeks before he resigned from the MTS board.

After news broke of the scandal, MTS released a statement saying no member of the executive management knew about Figueroa’s claims or pending lawsuit.

“The filing of Ms. Figueroa’s lawsuit on March 28, 2023, was the first time that MTS executive management was provided with the specific details of Ms. Figueroa’s allegations,” the statement read.

Additionally, MTS officials said Figueroa was fired for performance issues and Fletcher was not aware of her dismissal.

“The termination of Grecia Figueroa was solely related to ongoing performance concerns and followed MTS’s normal practice of documenting such concerns and attempting to work with the employee towards improvement over a

reasonable period of time,” a statement reads.

However, Schumacher’s letter, sent to Jeff Stumbo, MTS chief human resources officer, appears to contradict the transit agency’s official statement and raises more questions about what the agency knew, how long they knew it and why no immediate action was taken to protect its employee.

Fletcher stepped down as MTS board chair on March 28, the same day Figueroa’s lawsuit was filed in Superior Court.

The day after news broke of the lawsuit, Fletcher announced his resignation on March 29 from the Board of Supervisors effec-

tive at 5 p.m. on May 15.

Three days earlier, Fletcher said he was entering an out-of-state inpatient facility for treatment related to alcohol abuse and post-traumatic stress disorder from his combat service as a U.S. Marine and childhood trauma.

Since his resignation, social media has been flooded with insights and revelations surrounding the allegations against Fletcher. A video, posted to Twitter by Scott Lewis of Voice of San Diego, appears to show Fletcher leaning back and smiling at Figueroa during an MTS press conference, further corroborating allegations detailed in her lawsuit.

Demand Letter

Schumacher’s letter “demands” all employment records regarding Figueroa and for the agency to maintain and not destroy any and all records, digital, hard copies, or otherwise, relating to Figueroa’s employment and firing.

Schumacher also requested the communications of metadata, servers, laptops, and other electronic systems from 16 individuals, 15 of whom were identified as high-level MTS employees, plus Fletcher.

“Because your obligation to preserve some types of evidence (particularly electronic evidence) may be

eral days, many Demo crat elected officials have released statements either acknowledging the allegations or calling for Fletcher’s immediate resignation.

San Diego City Councilwoman Vivan Moreno, Supervisor Terra Lawson-Remer, Imperial Beach Mayor Paloma Aguirre, Carlsbad Councilwoman Priya Bhat-Patel and Encinitas Mayor Tony Kranz all made statements calling for Fletcher’s immediate resignation.

In Bhat-Patel’s statement, she recalled her own experience with sexual harassment during her first campaign, which she detailed in a column with the Voice of San Diego several years ago.

On April 7, Congressman Scott Peters called for Fletcher’s immediate resignation and advised the Board of Supervisors to halt the hiring process for a new chief administrative officer. According to La Prensa, since the position was opened, two candidates have emerged — Santa Clara Supervisor Cindy Chavez, a former labor leader and friend of Fletcher and his wife, former Assemblywoman Lorena Gonzalez, and Paul Worlie, Fletcher’s chief of staff.

Fletcher, once considered a shoo-in to replace termed-out State Sen. Toni Atkins, disclosed on March 26 that he was

Desmond said all elected officials and county staff undergo sexual harassment training, and a primary example of inappropriate workplace conduct is an individual in a higher position engaging in a sexual relationship with a subordinate.

“While the Board of Supervisors does not have the ultimate power to remove Mr. Fletcher, this resolution will serve as a powerful statement for him to resign,’’ Desmond said Sunday. “Mr. Fletcher has let his constituents down and should no longer receive taxpayer funds. Also, given these circumstances, the search for a new chief administrative officer should be restarted without input from Mr. Fletcher. This is an important decision for the future of San Diego County, and he should not have any input in future decision-making.’’

Both Supervisor Joel Anderson and Lawson-Remer agreed with Desmond about handling the CAO replacement without Fletcher’s input.

“We have to be above reproach in our choice of CAO,’’ Anderson said.

MTS Fallout

The plaintiff in the sexual assault and harassment lawsuit against Fletcher, former MTS Public Information Officer Grecia Figueroa, 34, alleges that Fletcher groped her on two occasions and pursued a sexual relationship with her for months

SUPERVISOR JIM DESMOND, first on the Board of Supervisors to call for Nathan Fletcher’s immediate resignation, listens to public comment during a special meeting on April 11. The board unanimously called for Fletcher to promptly step down after a former MTS employee accused the prominent Democrat of sexual assault and harassment. Photo by Steve Puterski

Welcome to the ‘magentaverse’

conditions.

Forgive me the assumption that you’re reading this column in hopes you’ll learn something new.

With that thought hanging in the air, you may have missed the pronouncement that magenta is the color of the year for 2023.

Selected by the Pantone Color Institute (PCI), this color is variously described as “powerful,” “empowering” and “electrifying.” Look for it to be incorporated into advertising, clothing, shoes, cellphones and every imaginable canvas, from wallpaper to shower curtains.

It will, in fact, pop up virtually everywhere around the globe, and in relatively short order.

How did that happen?

Every six months PCI hosts a secret meeting of representatives from various nations' color standards groups (yes, such groups really do exist). After two days of presentations and debate, they choose a color for the following year that connects with the zeitgeist and forecasts a state of mind for the world’s consumers.

Impacting this discussion could be the entertainment industry, traveling art collections, new artists, fashion, all areas of design and popular travel destinations. Also considered are new lifestyles, playstyles and general socio-economic

Influences may also stem from new technologies, materials, textures and effects that impact color. Throw in trends on relevant social media platforms and even upcoming sporting events capturing worldwide attention, and…well, you get the idea.

This semi-annual exercise informs the next generation of high fashion immediately, then rolls downhill into the mainstream over the next 6-9 months. Meaning even as this magenta wave is starting, the last cycle or two are still working their way through the lower recesses of the system.

I share this little tidbit with you because pretty soon it’ll be impossible to miss it. Especially since those trying to stay on the cutting edge will inevitably swap out their violet frocks from 2022, as well as items that are yellow (2021), blue (2020) or coral (2019).

In “The Devil Wears Prada,” it was observed that a particular blue sweater represents millions of dollars and countless jobs guiding any consumer’s fashion choice, based on decisions that were made years ago.

Meaning this announcement is truly a big deal and it will impact each of us, either directly or indirectly. When someone in your home brings home something magenta for the holidays, you’ll see what I mean. With that said, I wish you a week of profitable marketing.

Create more colorful marketing at www.askmrmarketing.com.

Pet of the Week

Sigman is pet of the week at Rancho Coastal Humane Society. He’s a 2½-year-old, 9-pound, male, domestic short hair cat with a blue tabby coat.

Sigman was a stray before he was transferred to RCHS. He’s a friendly guy who loves playing with feet.

The $100 adoption fee

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Business news and special achievements for North San Diego County. Send information via email to community@ coastnewsgroup.com.

TOP STUDENTS

• Dean College announced Kokoro Okada, Hoi Kan Kwok, Hei Man Helen Liang and Justin Ong of Carlsbad were named to the Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society.

• Initiated into the Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi were Daniel Rubin of Carlsbad at Westmont College, Christopher Tate of Encinitas at University of Massachusetts and Michaela Baker of Oceanside at Clemson University.

• Patrick Breen of Encinitas and Sally Lynne of San Marcos were named to the fall 2022 honor roll at University of Dallas.

SPECIAL CONSTITUENT

MiraCosta College’s first Chief Inclusion, Diversity, Equity & Accessibility Officer, Wendy Stewart, was named U.S. Rep. Mike Levin’s February Constituent of the Month.

AVID STARS Carlsbad Hi-Noon Rotary hosted the Advancement Via Individualized Determination (AVID) Career Conference March 31 for 60 Carlsbad students. The AVID instructors selected the top five AVID students who were also honored with recognition and certificates. From Carlsbad High School: Andrea delos Santos Acuna, Emilio Gonzalez, Arsham Hormuzi, Abraham Hernandez and Angel Cruz Ocampo. AVID Instructor is Jeff Spanier. From Sage Creek High School: Jared Espinoza, Denilson Lopez, Jaly Reyes, Adrian Trujillo and John Trujillo. AVID Instructor is Aida Salah.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

includes medical exam, spay, up-to-date vaccinations, registered microchip and a one-year license if the new home is in the jurisdiction of San Diego Humane Society.

For information, visit RCHS at 389 Requeza St., Encinitas, call (760) 7536413, or visit SDpets.org.

WHAT’S REALLY HAPPENING IN

Ivey Ranch Park is looking for volunteers to help with its upcoming 2023 Concert Series fundraiser. Volunteers will be working

at the concerts in Chula Vista. Reply to iveyranch+yahoo.com@ccsend.com to take part. Training will be from 6 to 9 p.m. April 19, and April 27 and from noon to 3 p.m. April 27.

20TH ANNIVERSARY

La Costa Glen retirement facility, at 1940 Levante St., Carlsbad, celebrated its 20th anniversary with Carlsbad Mayor Keith Blackburn and La Costa Glen residents April 13.

GENEROUS DONATION

Casa Aldea Carlsbad supported the Carlsbad downtown Boys & Girls Club, with a donation of $700 raised by Casa Aldea residents during their Charity Bingo event.

GOODBYE RICOCHET

Surf Dog Ricochet, the first-ever canine-assisted surf therapy dog and certified goal-directed therapy dog, has made the journey to Rainbow Bridge. She was 15 years old. Ricochet was diagnosed with liver cancer in August 2022.

BUILDING BEDS

April 4, more than 390 Lowe’s associates and ven-

dors gathered in Carlsbad to build quality bunk beds for the Sleep in Heavenly Peace organization, helping needy families. Volunteers, including Lowe’s Executive Vice President of Merchandising Bill Boltz, assembled more than 350 bunk beds that will be distributed locally.

NOMINATE KINDNESS

Do you know an extra-kind company? If so, nominate them at https:// www.kindnesscertified.org/ nominations to officially become Kindness Certified. Kids for Peace, in partnership with the Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce, launched the Kindness Certified Companies program to honor companies that are good to their people, community, planet and world.

HEROES OF VISTA

The 2023 Heroes of Vista recognized the Vista Irrigation District for its outstanding longevity and partnership with the Vista Chamber of Commerce. The Vista Irrigation District was presented with a Certificate of Recognition from Assemblymember Laurie Davies’ office.

Ronald McDonald House raffle returns

By Staff

REGION — The San Diego Giving Back Raffle, benefiting Ronald McDonald House Charities of San Diego, returns for its 19th consecutive year with more than $8 million in prizes and the opportunity to win a multi-million dollar, Tu-

dor-style home in Rancho Santa Fe.

The Giving Back Raffle is awarding thousands of exceptional prizes ranging from sought-after vehicles, like a 2023 Porsche 911 Carrera T; dream destination experiences, like a luxury safari on the Serengeti; and luxurious home goods.

Ticket holders who enter the raffle directly support San Diego’s Ronald McDonald House in its mission to provide a “home away from home” for more than 15,000 family members each year.

An important part of the charity’s annual fundraising efforts, the raffle has resulted in over $37 million in proceeds in its history, which has enabled the charity to continue to keep families close while their child is in medical crisis.

This year, the grand prizewinner is guaranteed to win at least $1 million in cash and, subject to a minimum number of ticket sales, could have the choice of a

multimillion-dollar luxury home in Rancho Santa Fe, $5.5 million annuity, or $4.5 million in cash.

The single-family home sits on 3.48 acres and features seven bedrooms, 10 bathrooms, a 55-foot freeform pool and attached spa, movie theater, walk-in wine cellar and panoramic views overlooking signature golf holes.

Single raffle ticket prices are $150, with discounted multi-ticket packages and add-on tickets also available. The earlier participants purchase raffle tickets, the more chances they have to win in special early bird drawings. The first early bird ticket deadline is May 12.

At least two winners will be chosen in weekly “add-on ticket” drawings, for the chance to win more than $25,000 in available prizes each week.

A list of prizes and ticket options is available at sdraffle.com.

CARLSBAD HI-NOON ROTARY hosted 60 Carlsbad Unified students representing Carlsbad High School and Sage Creek High School at the AVID Career Conference on March 31. Courtesy photo

Encinitas contractor offers earthquake preparedness tips

By Kaila Mellos ENCINITAS

— Since April is California’s Earthquake Awareness Month, Encinitas contractor John Arendsen is bringing attention to the ongoing natural disaster threat facing homeowners and residents of the Golden State.

Arendsen, a general and manufactured home contractor, has for many years worked closely with earthquake assessment and rebuilding efforts in California.

Going back to 1987, Arendsen was involved with rebuilding efforts after the Whittier Narrows earthquake in the southern San Gabriel Valley, witnessing firsthand an earthquake’s violent destruction of family homes and businesses.

As a disaster response contractor, Arendsen did this independently with his company for several years. Then, after more significant earthquakes, Arendsen met prime contractors, individuals working directly under FEMA, who wanted his company to become subcontractors for the federal agency.

In 1994, the Northridge blind-thrust earthquake struck with a 6.7 magnitude, causing incredible damage in Los Angeles.

Once again, Arendsen was able to help with the disaster response with damage up to roughly 85 miles away. At one point, he had over 1,000 homes and 125 people working under him to tend to the wreckage.

Arendsen was posted in nearby Simi Valley for almost two-and-a-half years for that project, raising and resetting collapsed homes.

After all the destruction

he has witnessed and helped rebuild, Arendsen hopes to educate and prepare people for what can happen in another colossal earthquake.

“Since the ’94 event, folks have become more complacent and removed from the moment’s intensity,” Arendsen said. “We’re almost a generation from that event; many younger folks don’t even remember it. Too many folks won’t

or don’t take preventative measures and end up becoming victims.”

For several years after the Northridge earthquake, Arendsen was involved as a contributor and a participant at the Southern California Earthquake Center, which studies earthquakes and their effects, to diversify the wealth of firsthand knowledge he now has related to destruction.

This month, he is using that knowledge to share daily tidbits of information to the social networking site, Nextdoor.

“I can see it by the number of views I’m getting back from Nextdoor with every post it is reaching,” Arendsen said. “So far, folks have been highly appreciative of receiving this information. There’s more information than I can ever impart, even

in a month. So, I’ll continue to inform folks as much as possible during April.

“I did this every year until I became immersed in our ADU business. However, it’s been so long since we’ve had a big event I thought it should be revisited. Plus, that little jolt in Palomar last week seemed so alarming to folks that I

Arendsen spent decades rebuilding homes after quakes

THE NORTHRIDGE earthquake in 1994 spread destruction for 85 miles across the San Fernando Valley region of Los Angeles. The blind thrust quake caused an estimated $13 billion to $50 billion in damage, the costliest natural disaster in the U.S. at the time. Photos by Spirit of America

Cardiff Farmers Market off to strong start

By Kaila Mellos

ENCINITAS

— Six weeks ago, the Mira Costa College San Elijo Campus parking lot was just that, a parking lot.

But a local business organization’s dream of creating a family-friendly farmers market in Cardiff became a reality, and the once quiet lot quickly became a weekend hot spot for area locals.

“If there’s one thing Cardiff has been missing, until now, it’s a local destination farmers' market that highlights and showcases our local region’s best produce, meats, artisan foods, and maker," said Alison Wielechowski, executive director for Cardiff 101 Mainstreet. “It’s a perfect and convenient weekend destination for community, food, and fun, and an awesome addition to the best that Cardiff-by-the-Sea offers.”

Wielechowski started plotting the journey for the market back in 2020. And then the pandemic hit and it seemed like a farmers market may never happen for Cardiff 101 Mainstreet.

“My first conversation about the market started in January of 2020 with Mira Costa College representatives just to see if we could have it here,” Wielechowski said. “COVID-19 put a damper on that for a little while. I started opening the conversation again in 2021 when they had some construction on campus. In 2022, the construction was planned to be done, and students would be back on campus, so we tried to shoot for fall of 2022.”

Leases and contracts had to be drawn up between Cardiff 101, Mira Costa College, the City of Encinitas, and the County of San Diego, which put the market on a bit of a halt for a few months.

When everything was

finally signed and completed, it was time to have their long-awaited opening.

“It was actually really amazing. We had set up a grand opening tent, and then we had our farmers market bags we were giving away, and we ended up running out after we offered 150 free bags. We had people lined up for a majority of the first day.”

Since it opened, the market has had around 80 vendors, offering a range of products, from fruits, vegetables, and meats to hand-crafted baskets, candles, and clothing. Considering it was between seasons for growing, some farmers had limited offerings but still showed up.

Confirmed vendors include Mooski Snacks, Won-

derland Farm, MP Family Farm, Rodney Kawano Farm, Sea Greens Microgreens, Crescent Meat, Fishbone Fish, Cardiff Tiny Farm, Emmy Lou Jewelry and lots more.

“It was the end of the winter growing season and the beginning of the spring growing season,” Wielechowski said. “The tomato guy had nothing to sell; his tomatoes weren’t ready yet. It’s just hard, and we can’t necessarily guarantee the produce. But now, with spring coming, we are starting to see more varieties.”

The Cardiff Farmers Market strives to have local vendors attending every Saturday from 10 am to 2 pm, including musicians that perform during the event.

“We try to have local music once a week; we love having music,” Wielechowski said. “Next week, The Encinitas School of Music will come and play during the day. We also have the Violin Shop that comes and plays once a month.”

The market is currently working on getting approval to accept EBT payments and is fully ADA-compliant.

“Another request that Mira Costa College had was that we would be an EBT/SNAP provider, which means that we would accept food stamps if people brought them here to use at the market. We have just been approved through the federal government, and now I’m waiting for The State of California to issue us the machine.”

The Cardiff 101 Mainstreet Association hosts the weekly farmers market every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Mira Costa College San Elijo Campus, 3333 Manchester Ave., Cardiff, CA, 92007. The Cardiff Farmers Market is a Certified California Farmers Market.

Kevin Hart tops bill at 2023 County Fair

Officials say more acts to be unveiled in weeks ahead

By Laura Place

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ficials announced a slate of entertainers, including comedian Kevin Hart, who will take the stage this summer for the 2023 San Diego County Fair at the Del Mar Fairgrounds, with tickets now on sale for general entry and grandstand shows.

This year's fair will run from June 7 through July 4 with the theme “Get Out There!,” a celebration of the great outdoors and the region’s parks.

Tickets went on sale on April 8, and around 4,500 grandstand tickets have already been snapped up.

Along with the popular carnival, delicious food, livestock shows and exhibitions, 11 grandstand performers have been confirmed, with more to be announced in the coming weeks.

These include performances from Train, who will take the stage on opening night, and Lynyrd Skynyrd, Switchfoot, La Adictiva, Boys II Men and Stephen Marley.

At the April 11 meeting of the 22nd District Agricultural Association, the state board overseeing the fairgrounds, officials announced that Hart will perform on June 9.

“We’ve got quite a diverse lineup from what we’ve had in the past,” said Fairgrounds COO Katie Mueller. “This is a little taste of what’s coming.”

All fair tickets are available online this year. Depending on the day, prices range from $15 to $20 for adults and $12 to $17 for those over the age of 62 and under the age of 12.

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include fair admission for that day.

Carnival tickets, including promotional deals for bonus tickets, go on sale April 22.

Fair officials gave a sneak peek of several other planned entertainment and activities.

There will be local musical entertainment in the paddock throughout the fair and a Get Out There Challenge where residents can earn prizes for visiting and taking photos at regional parks.

The 2023 fair will also feature the first-ever Fair-tastic Food Competition, in which fair concessionaires will be challenged to create amazing sweet and savory dishes in the following categories — foods reflecting the fair theme, foods with a “wow” factor, and value foods at discounted prices.

“We’re hoping to make this an annual event,” Mueller said.

Visitors can also enjoy various festivals taking place throughout the fair. There will be three free festivals in the paddock — Out at the Fair Festival on June 10, the Asian and Pacific Islander Festival on June 17 and the Gospel Festival on June 22.

Tickets will also be available for two festivals taking place at the Fairgrounds’ new music venue, The Sound.

The Toast of the Coast Wine Festival takes place on June 17, followed by the International Beer and Distilled Spirit and Cocktail Festival on July 1.

The 2023 San Diego County Fair will take place at the Del Mar Fairgrounds at 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd. The fair is open from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Wednesdays through Sundays, in addition to Monday, July 3 and Tuesday, July 4.

Admission is free all days for youth ages 5 and younger and on Fridays only for those ages 6 to 12.

Grandstand shows will take place on select nights at 7:30 p.m. Tickets for grandstand shows also

Tickets and more information are available at sdfair.com.

Last year’s scaleddown fair saw nearly 1 million visitors after a slow comeback from COVID-19. The fair averages typically 1.5 million visitors over 27 days.

COMEDIAN KEVIN HART is one of several performers slated to perform during this year’s San Diego County Fair at the Del Mar Fairgrounds. Stock photo

KEVIN DOYLE, left, manager of the Cardiff Farmers Market, and Alison Wielechowski, executive director of Cardiff 101 Mainstreet. Photo by Kaila Mellos

LOCALLY SOURCED produce, prepared foods and artisan crafts are available every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at MiraCosta College’s Cardiff campus. Photo via Facebook

Barrel Republic closes Escondido bar

By Samantha Nelson ESCONDIDO —

Barrel Republic’s location on Grand Avenue in Escondido has closed for good after only two years in service.

The self-service draft beer bar offered discounted pints throughout the week leading up to its last day of business on April 9.

While the bar was still relatively new to the Escondido area, Barrel Republic had grown popular among locals over the last two years.

Planners OK permits for Vulcan Tower renovation

By Kaila Mellos

ENCINITAS — On

April 6, the Encinitas Planning Commission met to approve multiple consent calendar items, including the Vulcan Tower renovation at 609 South Vulcan Avenue in Old Encinitas.

Initially, the Vulcan Avenue building was multi-use for business and a school. In 1992, the Planning Commission authorized the operation of a graduate school with an associated acupuncture clinic and offices on the second floor of the existing three-story commercial building.

The school expanded into the first floor, mezzanine space and eight parking spaces.

The new plan, proposed by applicant Keith Harrison of Harrison Properties in 2021, hopes to improve what is already there and update it to a more modern feel.

The goal of the Planning Commission meeting was to get approval for a major use permit modification, design review permit, and coastal development

permit for remodeling the existing commercial office building.

Another meeting also approved removing an educational institution under a major use permit.

The hope for the proposed project design on the 1983 building that has 8,521 square feet is to create a more coastal modern design that blends in with the existing and adjacent buildings.

The proposed remodel includes removal of the mezzanine, extension of second floor, removal and relocation of exterior stairs, additional balcony area, removal of portions existing second floor addition, and complete exterior renovation.

With a 5-0 unanimous vote, Commissioner Robert Prendergast carried the motion to approve, with Commissioner Stephen Dalton seconding the motion.

The three-story building is still in the beginning phases of its renovation, with many more reviews and hearings to come.

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“It is with heavy heart that we announce the closure of our Escondido location,” states a Facebook post. “We appreciate how welcoming the community has been to us.”

Many expressed disappointment in seeing the bar go in comments below the social media post.

“I loved this place,” said Tricia Mullen. “It was

kid friendly and even dog friendly indoors which is hard to find.”

In 2013, San Diego Sockers co-owner David Pike founded Barrel Re-

public, opening the first location in Pacific Beach. By 2016, Pike had opened additional bars in Oceanside, Escondido and Carlsbad, the only remaining Barrel Republic location in San Diego County. The beer bar was one of the first locally to use a self-pour tap system, offering a rotating tap list with various brews. The Escondido location offered 41 beers and eight different wines. In Carlsbad, the bar offers 52 beer taps and six wines.

One Barrel Republic worker told The Coast News that most Escondido employees could keep their jobs by moving to the Carlsbad location.

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BARREL REPUBLIC has closed its location along Grand Avenue in Escondido. Courtesy photo/Barrel Republic

be immediately effective, I went for it,” Kholos said. “I was originally elected and served out two and a half years … now, I’ll get to fill out a full four years.”

After interviewing five candidates at its April 11 meeting, the four-person board struggled to find consensus over who to appoint, facing the possibility of going to a costly special election if they failed to make an appointment supported by at least three votes.

Trustees Gee Wah Mok and Erica Halpern advocated heavily for Kholos, noting his previous board experience and fiscal responsibility. While Doug Rafner and Katherine Fitzpatrick agreed he would do a good job, they preferred other candidates.

Rafner pushed for the appointment of Darren Gretler, who was previously appointed to the board from 2015 to 2016. Gretler not only had similar experience to Kholos, Rafner said, but could add a voice from the district’s southern portion not currently represented on the board.

“I think the people on the south side of the district need a little bit of representation,” Rafner said.

Fitzpatrick refused to vote in support of anyone but Danielle Roybal, a district parent who was a runner-up in the 2022 board election and drew a wide swath of community support for the appointment, including over 100 letters to board members.

“For me, I think the

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ally serve the victim and witnesses, we have been unable to do so,” said Tanya Sierra, spokesperson for the DA’s office. “This case cannot be proven without those witnesses.”

Paul Neuharth, a San Diego attorney representing Morris, told The Coast News he was relieved for his client to have this “very trying situation” over with.

“I’m very happy to have this weight off Jeff’s shoulders,” Neuharth said.

Morris, who was arrested at his home following a family dispute on Christmas Day, pleaded not guilty at a Jan. 9 arraignment in Vista Superior Court, including corporal injury to spouse, battery, and false imprisonment.

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and construction is expected to be completed by the end of June, according to the city.

“clubhouse” and sensory activity panels.

choice is Danielle Roybal. I think that we ran a really strong campaign just several months ago, and you’ve shown a tremendous passion for this district,” Fitzpatrick said. “We’ve gotten a lot of emails over the last few weeks. We would be remiss not to consider the people supporting Danielle.”

Fitzpatrick's motion to appoint Roybal never received a second from the board.

Roybal previously indicated that if the board did not appoint her, community members would gather the approximately 500 needed signatures to force a special election, which she said was still a possibility.

“To me, it’s disappointing that the board did not act on the public’s request, one, because I was the runner up in the election, and the letters sent to the board clearly communicated that they wanted me to be appointed,” Roybal said.

After an initial vote to appoint Kholos failed 2-2, with Fitzpatrick and Rafner dissenting, board members debated back and forth on how to proceed. Rafner tried unsuccessfully to convince Mok and Halpern to support Gretler, while they urged him to join a majority vote for Kholos.

“You’re gonna force me at the risk of having a special election. You’re weighing that on my back,” said Rafner. “At what point do we say ‘uncle?’”

The board eventually called a second vote for Kholo. When Rafner was called to make his vote, he sat in silence for several moments before voting in favor.

Details of the incident remain unclear due to the sensitivity afforded to domestic violence cases.

Neuharth previously told The Coast News that Morris had attempted to stop an argument between his wife and their 23-yearold daughter, who was visiting for the holidays.

“I know his wife and oldest daughter were having a heated argument,” Neuharth said. “(Morris) got involved in the middle of it, breaking them up. At some point, somebody called the police, and Jeff was arrested. There was no physical violence. He wasn’t fighting with his wife. (Morris) and his wife have a strong, stable relationship.”

In November’s mayoral race, Morris finished third with 24.52% behind Cindy Cremona (25.5%) and winner Tony Kranz (47%).

By Laura Place SOLANA BEACH —

Construction of a new tot lot at Fletcher Cove in Solana Beach is officially underway after crews removed the old, well-loved equipment and fenced off the area on April 5. Originally installed in 2007 as part of Fletcher Cove Park’s construction, the tot lot and play equipment has been worn down by significant daily use at the popular park and the elements from the nearby beach. The playground area is now closed off to the public

By Samantha Nelson ESCONDIDO —

Vogt started as a firefighter 33 years ago working for Cal Fire Riverside County before being promoted to engineer and captain. His first assigned station came in 1989 in Temecula, where he still lives with his wife and their two youngest children.

After 15 years in Riverside County, Vogt worked for 10 years with the San Marcos Fire Department as battalion chief, leading the newly formed, joint Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Division that combined Escondido and San Marcos fire departments for EMS training, education, purchasing, policy and procedures.

He also served as a member of the command staff on a statewide major incident management team where he deployed to dozens of large wildfires and disasters.

During his time in San Marcos, Vogt became familiar with Escondido and its fire department. He joined Escondido in 2015 as division chief leading the

“Following significant community engagement, the new Tot Lot at Fletcher Cove will completely replace an extremely popular and well-used (but well-worn and weathered) playground with a brand new one, designed to appeal to a wider age-range of children to restore and beautify this community centerpiece of Fletcher Cove Park,” said City Manager Greg Wade.

The renovated tot lot will include a shaded structure with a disc net climber, slide and monkey bars, as well as a new swing set. Designers also incorporated structures for younger children ages 6 months to 5 years, including a mini

training and EMS division. In 2016, he was promoted to deputy chief of operations and finally to fire chief in 2017.

Vogt’s accomplishments as fire chief include the purchase of five new fire engines and an upgrade of the department’s technology, including radios, mobile data computers and the fire station alert system.

He also oversaw the implementation of community programs to install free smoke alarms in homes and provide elderly and disabled residents with lock boxes that allow paramedics to access homes during emergencies.

His proudest achievements as fire chief are the enhancements made to members’ training and experience in the department, like the “Blue Card” incident command certification program that prepares firefighters for actual emergencies through a simulation lab.

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Requests for play items more appropriate for younger children was one of the main pieces of feedback the city gathered from the community when doing outreach about the new playground.

The new rubberized play surface that will run underfoot features an illustration of a whale swimming through the space in different shades of blue. Rubberized mulch will also be added along the edges of the lot.

While some existing elements of the site will be maintained, such as the seat walls, the new design will create more walkable surfaces and improve the overall connection to the larger park, city officials said.

gram have helped Escondido youth learn about and prepare for fire service careers.

Throughout his years of service, training has been a top priority for Vogt. While in Riverside, he served as a training captain and ran the Moreno Valley Fire Academy for a number of years before taking training roles in San Marcos and Escondido.

Training and education are so important, Vogt said, “not just to take care of the business at hand and the projects and priorities of today, but to make sure there are people in place and ready to step up later and continue seamlessly.”

In addition to leading the Escondido Fire Department for the last six years, Vogt is also an active member of the North Zone Fire Chiefs and San Diego

Total costs for the design and construction of the new tot lot are nearly $400,000, according to city documents.

A small number of parking spaces directly adjacent to the tot lot will be used as a staging area during construction and will not be available for public use. However, all other areas of the park, including the basketball courts, remain open.

The city’s plans to replace the tot lots at both Fletcher Cove and La Colonia Park have been in the works since before COVID-19, but these efforts were delayed as a result of the pandemic, Wade said.

The city expects the La Colonia Park tot lot project to go out to bid in June and construction to hopefully begin in the fall.

County Fire Chiefs Association.

“I firmly believe that leadership is not about rank, it’s about influence,” Vogt said. “I try to add value in whatever position I happen to be in.”

Vogt is set to officially retire in mid-July. After that, he intends to take it easy for a while, spending more time with his 15-yearold twins and two adult children while also supporting his wife in her role as a middle school teacher in Temecula.

Vogt is currently the last of a long line of family members to retire from the fire service. His father, uncle, aunt, brother and cousin all previously retired from Cal Fire in various leadership roles.

The city has launched a nationwide search for a new fire chief.

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Chief Rick Vogt is retiring after more than 30 years in the fire service in Southern California.

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CITY OF ENCINITAS DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT

505 S. Vulcan Avenue, Encinitas, CA 92024

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

| Web: www.encinitasca.gov

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

Friday (04/21 etc.) 8:00 AM TO 4:00 PM

PLACE OF MEETING: City Council Chambers

505 South Vulcan Avenue, Encinitas, CA 92024

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

PUBLIC HEARING: TUESDAY, APRIL 25, 2023 AT 5:00 PM, TO BE HELD AT THE CITY OF ENCINITAS, 505 SOUTH VULCAN AVENUE, ENCINITAS

PROJECT NAME: Kumon Learning Center; CASE NUMBER: MULTI-005392-2022; USE-005393-2022; CDPNF-005394-2022; FILING DATE: May 10, 2022; APPLICANT: Ken Johnston, J & C Management Inc.; LOCATION: 360 North El Camino Real, Suite A (APN 257-030-56 and -57); PROJECT DESCRIPTION: A public hearing to consider a Minor Use Permit for a parking study to allow a tutoring center; ZONING/OVERLAY: The subject property is located in the General Commercial (GC) zone and Coastal Overlay Zone; ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS: The project has been determined to be exempt from environmental review pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guideline Section 15301 (Existing Facilities) which exempts the operation and permitting of existing public or private structures and facilities involving negligible or no expansion of use beyond that existing at the time of the lead agency’s determination.

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

PRIOR TO OR AT THE PUBLIC HEARING TO BE HELD AT 5:00 PM ON TUESDAY, APRIL 25, 2023, ANY INTERESTED PERSON MAY REVIEW THE APPLICATION AND PRESENT TESTIMONY, ORALLY OR IN WRITING, TO THE DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT. WRITTEN TESTIMONY IS PREFERRED IN ORDER TO HAVE A RECORD OF THE COMMENTS RECEIVED.

If additional information is not required, the Development Services Department will render a determination on the application, pursuant to Section 2.28.090 of the City of Encinitas Municipal Code, after the close of the review period. An Appeal of the Department’s determination accompanied by the appropriate ling fee may be led within 15-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.

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

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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 (4/21, 5/5, etc.) 8:00 AM TO 4:00 PM

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PROJECT NAME: Paonessa New Single-Family Residence; CASE NUMBER: CDP-0044652021; FILING DATE: March 30, 2021; APPLICANT: Nicholas Paonessa; LOCATION: 753 Requeza Street (APN: 258-350-41-00); PROJECT DESCRIPTION: A Coastal Development

Permit request for the removal of existing greenhouses, and the construction of a new primary single-family residence with an attached garage, new detached accessory structure with a rstoor garage, and second- oor accessory dwelling unit, with site improvements; ZONING/ OVERLAY: The project site is located within the Residential 3 (R-3) Zone and the Coastal Overlay Zone; ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS: This Project is exempt from environmental review pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15303(a) which exempts the construction of a primary single-family residence.

STAFF CONTACT: Felipe Martinez, Assistant Planner: (760) 633-2715 fmartinez@encinitasca.gov

PRIOR TO 5:00 PM ON MONDAY, APRIL 24, 2023, ANY INTERESTED PERSON MAY REVIEW THE APPLICATION AND PRESENT TESTIMONY, ORALLY OR IN WRITING, TO THE DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT. WRITTEN TESTIMONY IS PREFERRED IN ORDER TO HAVE A RECORD OF THE COMMENTS RECEIVED.

If additional information is not required, the Development Services Department will render a determination on the application, pursuant to Section 2.28.090 of the City of Encinitas Municipal Code, after the close of the review period. An Appeal of the Department’s determination accompanied by the appropriate ling fee may be led within 15-calendar days from the date of the determination. Appeals will be considered by the City Council pursuant to Chapter 1.12 of the Municipal Code. Any ling of an appeal will suspend this action as well as any processing of permits in reliance thereon in accordance with Encinitas Municipal Code Section 1.12.020(D)(1) until such time as an action is taken on the appeal.

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

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

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ABOVE Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, may increase this figure prior to sale. The beneficiary 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 to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located and more than three months have elapsed since such recordation. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned o may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying o all liens senior to the lien being auctioned o , before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s o ce or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property.

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Make Every Day Earth Day

There are many ways to keep O'side classy and show your support for people and the planet. Green Oceanside is launching an EcoChallenge with prizes! Each week in April, Green Oceanside will post a new challenge on the City’s social media channels for residents to take one simple sustainable action to benefit the community.

To enter, take a photo of yourself completing each weekly challenge and send your entry to greenoceanside@oceansideca.org, or tag us at @cityoceanside, for a prize! For more information, visit www.GreenOceanside.org.

Harvest Oceanside

Do you have surplus backyard produce? We’ll take it! Contact ProduceGood to schedule a FREE pick of your backyard produce for donation to local feeding organizations and keep it out of the landfill. It’s a win-win for everybody!

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Be WaterSmart!

Drought or no drought, let's take action to reduce our water use! Irrigate no more than three times a week for ten minutes per sprinkler station. Fix leaks promptly. Take advantage of landscape classes and rebates for turf removal and water efficient devices like clothes washers at www.watersmartsd.org.

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Keep Oceanside Beautiful

The City of Oceanside promotes cleanup events and services for residents and visitors to participate in throughout the year. You can help protect our environment by participating in a solo cleanup, Dump Day, annual waterway cleanup or private cleanup! Visit www.keepoceansidebeautiful.org for more information.

Do you have gently used items that are ready for a new life?

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Visit www.GreenOceanside.org for more information on upcoming volunteer events, Donations and Landfill weeks, and additional services for a beautiful Oceanside.

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On heels of Final Four run, SDSU ready for Pac-12 jump

sports talk

It remains disappointing that San Diego State’s men’s basketball team fell short in its bid for the school’s first national championship.

But what the squad accomplished didn’t really reveal itself on the scoreboard. What coach Brian Dutcher’s bunch did was what no other Aztecs squad, no matter the sport, had ever done.

We’re not talking about the red-and-black advancing to the Final Four and eventually being among the last two dancing in the NCAA Tournament. Just because SDSU lost, in Houston, doesn’t mean it has a problem.

Instead, just maybe, the Aztecs were the biggest winners of the 60-plus teams, turning a defeat into a resounding win.

Some mention the final score: University of Connecticut 76, SDSU 59.

But the real digits that count are a 1 and a 2, preceded by “Pac.”

All signs point to SDSU

joining the Pac-12, giving the conference a presence in Southern California, with UCLA and USC leaving for the Big Ten in 2024.

“We have a national perception now,” Dutcher told reporters. “I think everybody out west has always known we’ve been good, but now that we’re playing on the biggest stage and winning on the biggest stage, I think a lot like when Gonzaga made that step, (it) did it on a national stage.

“That’s how (it) gained (its) respect, and hopefully this national stage will give us national respect.”

SDSU has long had vi-

sions of ditching the Mountain West Conference for the Pac-12, a Power 5 conference. But with UCLA and USC serving as roadblocks, the Aztecs had two chances for inclusion: slim and none.

Among the reasons the Bruins and Trojans have such success recruiting in these parts is what they could offer, which was something SDSU couldn’t: being able to play in the Pac-12.

But with UCLA and USC settling their tabs and soon heading east, those arguments for keeping SDSU in the Mountain West have gone south.

Foster resigns as CSUSM men’s hoops coach

By

Staff SAN MARCOS — B.J.

Foster has resigned as the head coach of the Cal State San Marcos men’s basketball team to accept the head coaching position at Southern Nazarene University in Bethany, Oklahoma.

“I would like to thank B.J. for his dedication to our men’s basketball program over the years,” CSUSM Director of Athletics Jennifer Milo said. “B.J. has helped elevate our men’s program in the classroom and on the court.”

Foster led NCAA Division II CSUSM to its first CCAA Tournament title in 2021-22 and its first NCAA

West Regional appearance as the region’s top seed. The Cougars climbed as high as No. 4 in the NABC Top 25 Coaches Poll and finished the season at No. 9 with an overall record 20-5. Under Foster's leadership, CSUSM returned to the NCAA West Regional in 2022-23 and saw the Cougars earn their first NCAA Tournament win. CSUSM tallied 20 wins for the second consecutive season while posting its best-ever finish to CCAA

The Aztecs’ opportunities were only strengthened by their Final Four run.

But in digging deeper into the numbers, that deep run was hardly an aberration considering SDSU’s top two revenue-generating sports.

Since 2009-10, San Diego State stands alone with the highest combined winning percentage of .737 when referring to its football and basketball teams. That number just edges Ohio State, but it’s stunning nonetheless.

“It’s not just our athletic program,” Dutcher added. “Our university is incredible. Everything about San Diego State is at the highest level you can get to, academically, socially, athletically.”

What Dutcher states is true, mostly.

One red flag hovering over punching SDSU’s ticket into the Pac-12 is the classroom evaluation.

Every other Pac-12 institution has a R1 distinction, which is granted to the nation’s most decorated research schools. But SDSU isn’t alone there, as most other Pac-12 candidates fall short, and that includes Southern Methodist University.

Some speculate that the Mustangs will ride along with the Aztecs into

the Pac-12 to give it an even number of schools. Then again, with the conference doing away with its two divisions, that’s no longer a requirement.

So that brings us back to SDSU and the Aztecs say, “bring it on,” when it comes to joining forces with the Pac-12.

The Big 12 would work, too.

But it’s hard to see the Pac-12, which is negotiating a new television contract, not wanting to remain in the Southern California market. SDSU has morphed into a national brand, and it would bring thousands

of eyeballs to its telecasts, which helps the conference overall.

With the Chargers gone, the remaining winning teams are the rage.

The energy produced by Padres fans, and the similar buzz that SDSU boosters showed with Aztecs hoops, only delivers more hope that the time is right to join the Pac-12.

Come on, Pac-12, what are you waiting for? Rest assured that SDSU will be quick with its RSVP.

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

play as the Cougars placed second with a 17-5 conference record.

Foster was hired as CSUSM's head coach in 2016 and has since become the program’s winningest head coach in terms of victories (99) and winning percentage (.586) since the team's inception in 2011-12.

Foster was originally hired as an assistant coach at CSUSM ahead of the 2013-14 season.

A national search for CSUSM's next head coach will begin immediately.

Southern Nazarene University is a member of the Division II Great American Conference.

jay paris

SAN DIEGO STATE joining the Pac-12 would keep the conference in the Southern California TV market after UCLA and USC leave for the Big Ten next year. Coast News graphic

FOSTER

The art of the vertical garden

Is it always hot and sunny with no barriers to the light as it shines over your plants? Is there an overhang, a roof or umbrella shading your space that is causing your garden to have less light?

print…There’s room for a birdhouse, a collection of culinary herbs and edible flowers including sage, thyme, rosemary and nasturtium.”

Recently, I had the pleasure of teaching a Seed Starting Workshop, sponsored by the Oceanside Library as part of its Community Health and Well-Being initiative. Trista Tabanico, adult services librarian, organized the class, which was held at the Country Club Senior Center.

One of the students asked if there is a method for growing flowers or vegetables in a vertical fashion since she had a patio with little square footage. She shared with our group her recent purchase of a vertical container garden at the local Oceanside dollar store!

Over the years, I have designed vertical gardens for many clients and fellow gardeners, and the challenge has always been to use available surfaces within a small space. Even if your balcony or patio offers a limited amount of square footage, look around your space and see if you can use railings, walls and ceilings.

PLANT MATERIALS

Two local garden companies have excellent resources for choosing the right plant material for your small balcony or patio. They provide comprehensive planting information on their websites.

The San Diego Seed Company offers over 50 vegetable and flower seeds grown specifically for the San Diego climate, with seed selection, videos and plant-

ing guide at sandiegoseedcompany.com.

Their farm is in Spring Valley, and it is suggested to call (858) 736-6872 for hours and directions to their location. This company offers seeds with which to start your garden, but not plant material.

Grangetto’s Farm & Garden Supply, with four locations including Encinitas, has compiled a list, “Top Ten Flowers to Grow in San Diego,” at grangettos. com, with detailed planting instructions for each plant. The Encinitas location is at 189 S. Rancho Santa Fe, in Encinitas, or call (760) 9445777.

The garden center features not only annuals and perennials for the vertical garden, but also trees, shrubs and farm supplies. The staff is available to help you find the right plant for the right spot in your garden.

PLANT SELECTION

When selecting plants, it is always advisable to calculate the amount of sun your small patio or balcony gets. Make a point of sitting outside in the early morning, at high noon and late afternoon to make note of how the sun travels in your space.

Full sun — Many of the old-time favorites are perfect for full sun sites but must be watered on a daily basis. Annual flowers that do well in hanging baskets include ivy geraniums, cascading petunias, white bacopa and sweet alyssum.

One of my favorite annuals that, once planted, never seem to disappear is the nasturtium. This vibrantly colored orange, yellow and red beauty can be trained to grow up a vertical support or cascade over the edge of a hanging basket. Just be cautious of the seedpods that fall and can become somewhat invasive in a border area.

Two other unusual climbing annuals can brighten your vertical design are mandevilla and black-eyed Susan vine. Both will scoot up any pole or trellis in no time and act as a backdrop for your hanging baskets.

Shade — If your patio or balcony has a shaded area, try plants in large containers on the ground such as English ivy, fibrous begonia, hosta and rosemary. The plants on the ground in containers will “ground” the vertical elements, so that your garden will have a cohesive appearance.

Try a single fern on the ground in a ceramic container, for an explosion of green and frilly texture.

GARDEN CONTAINERS

According to the endless supply of information available from Sunset magazine, “A simple baker’s rack can increase planting space by many times its small foot-

Search yard sales, local Nextdoor websites and second-hand shops for any object that can hold soil, plants and water! Many of the most eclectic and highly successful small gardens use old watering cans, wrought iron shelves and wicker baskets that can be place on shelves or hang from heavy hooks placed in the wall or ceiling.

USE AVAILABLE SURFACES

Taking the advice of the experts at Sunset, from the 2004 publication “Container Gardening”: “Vines grown in containers will scramble up trellises and posts as lustily as their in-ground relatives. What’s more, rampant growers and self-seeders such as morning glory, anemone clematis, and some honeysuckle are easier to keep within bounds when their roots are in pots.”

Reprints of decades of Sunset Magazine articles are available on their website, www.sunset.com.

So, fellow gardeners enjoy your small spaces and send us your ideas about how you have developed your own garden.

And take advantage of the upcoming free gardening classes and free seed library at the Oceanside Library and its branches. Call (760) 435-5600 for further details and check out their website at oceansidelibrary.com.

Jano Nightingale is a Master Gardener and horticulturist who teaches gardening classes in North County and the Carlsbad Senior Center Community Garden. For further information regarding her classes contact her at janosgarden@gmail.com

NASTURTIUM is a good full sun option. Stock photo

Del Mar seeks public input on new sculpture at Civic Center

shared the three sculptures that had been chosen for further consideration.

By Laura Place

DEL MAR

— The Del Mar Civic Center will soon be home to a new public art installation, and the city’s Arts Advisory Committee is seeking the public’s input regarding what it should be.

Committee members have selected three sculpture “finalists” from a pool of 18 pieces of various styles, sizes and materials from internationally renowned artists, based on local design standards and the suitability for the Civic Center’s outdoor plaza site.

At the City Council’s April 3 meeting, committee chair Bonnie Grossman

They are “Celeste,” an all-white spiraling steel piece by Carol Bove, and two pieces by acclaimed 20th century sculptor Isamu Noguchi; “Octetra,” a pyramid of three bright-red geometric structures made from fiberglass and plastic; and “Play Sculpture,” a red circular piece made of curving steel tubes.

“As the committee, we sort of felt it was our responsibility to narrow down the selection based on all the criteria, that we felt would have the best chance of being the most appropriate for the site and pleasing the most people,” Grossman said.

Over the next two months, community members will have the chance to

view images of the sculpture finalists and provide their feedback in multiple ways, including an online and printed survey and a to-bescheduled community town hall.

Information about the sculptures and the survey link will also be shared online and potentially via a booth at the Del Mar Farmers Market on Saturdays, officials said.

Survey responses will be gathered by city staff and, along with input from the Design Review Board, will be passed to the City Council, which will make the final sculpture selection.

The three options vary in price, with the Noguchi works costing between $175,000 and $250,000 and Bove’s 15-foot-long “Celeste” coming in at $500,000.

Del Mar Foundation

leaders said they are able to provide funding for at least the two Noguchi options. Along with the foundation, a private citizen has expressed interest in contributing toward the sculpture, including its acquisition, transportation and installation, according to city officials.

“It’s very exciting — we’re standing in line to get a piece of internationally-recognized art at a quarter of a million dollars without the city having to spend a penny,” said Councilmember Dwight Worden.

There are currently seven permanent outdoor sculptures in Del Mar, three of which can be found at the public library. Betty Wheeler, former Del Mar Foundation president, said getting the public’s input on multiple pieces is a novel process

for the city.

“For all the permanent artworks that have been selected throughout Del Mar’s history, this is the first time there will be more than one option presented for public comment and review,” Wheeler said.

Councilmember Terry Gaasterland expressed some hesitation about the three sculptures the committee selected as finalists, and said she would like to see the public have a “none of the above” option when asked which one they like best.

“I do feel strongly that there was a lot of work, and looking into a wide array of things that could go into this area, they’re very different. The three that were selected … I do want to point out that they’re very similar,” Gaasterland said.

Staff agreed to add a “none of the above” option to the survey. However, Worden reminded fellow council members that the committee exists to make artistic judgements rather than the council themselves. The public will also have additional chances to make public comments about the sculptures at the scheduled Design Review Board and City Council meetings.

At the request of Mayor Tracy Martinez, city staff said they could also erect story poles at the Civic Center ahead of the selection to demonstrate the size of the three sculptures. A slideshow of all 18 sculpture options, including the three finalists, can be found on the Arts Advisory Committee page at delmar. ca.us.

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THE CITY of Del Mar has named three finalists for a public art installation at Del Mar Civic Center: Carol Bove’s “Celeste,” an all-white spiraling steel piece, center, and two pieces by acclaimed 20th century sculptor Isamu Noguchi — “Octetra,” a pyramid of three bright-red geometric structures made from fiberglass and plastic, right, and “Play Sculpture,” a red circular piece made of curving steel tubes. Courtesy photos

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Local craft beer and spirits gift ideas

honey are available in tall boy cans.

Father’s Day: The stereotype is beer, and beer is just fine, but a bottle of whiskey or bourbon from one of our numerous local distillers is better.

Sandpiper surfs into La Jolla Shores

Get ready for a culinary adventure that will blow your mind! If you're looking for a great spot to enjoy lunch or dinner after a fun day at the beach in La Jolla, then Sandpiper Wood Fired Grill & Oysters is the perfect choice for you.

This goldmine of a restaurant is co-owned by George Hauer and chef Trey Foshee, the mastermind owners behind the renowned George’s at the Cove restaurant.

After a brief pause on their Galaxy Tacos venture just a few blocks from the beach La Jolla Shores in the spring of 2021, they decided to create Sandpiper with an expanded food and wine menu in June 2022 to replace Galaxy Tacos.

With a warm, welcoming atmosphere and several dining options, including an oyster bar and a dog-friendly patio, Sandpiper is perfect for any occasion.

Marty Fay oversees the kitchen and menu as the executive chef who took the reins from previous and founding chef Christina Rivera. He is currently on his third menu since taking over. Evan Vallee, general manager and sommelier, rounds out the executive

taste of wine

management team for Sandpiper. Based on Vallee’s breadth and depth of experience at sister restaurant George’s he was a perfect fit, especially being one of a handful of San Diego advanced sommeliers.

On the way in, guests are greeted by the aroma of red oak from Sandpiper’s Santa Maria grill causing one to instantly salivate.

“Our goal is that all dishes are cooked or kissed by the grill,” Vallee said. There were some surprises of what was influenced by the grill such as the smoked butter, skillet corn cake, and wood-fired carrots. Of course, this is outside of the fresh oysters that customers can partake at the Oyster Bar or table side.

Speaking of seafood, Vallee was especially excited about their seafood program.

“You can’t go wrong with any of our seafood," Vallee said. “We put a big

Have you started making summer plans yet? What are you waiting for? We’re already staring down Mother’s Day! Then just a few short weeks later, schools will let out, and moms will start buying neckties for their kids to give to dad.

We’re right in the middle of the greeting card holiday season, and I'm already over it. Give everyone a sixpack or a bottle, and move on. Am I right? Here are my gift recommendations for the next few months.*

Tax Day: For your accountant, give them a sixer of reasonably priced (good) beer like Salty Crew from Coronado Brewing Company. They’ll understand.

For your partner or yourself, get a bottle of Encinitas-based Solento Tequila, made by legendary surf filmmaker Taylor Steele. Don’t wait for the refund (if you’re getting one). You’ve earned it.

Mother’s Day: Find a quality aged bourbon-barrel beer or rich Imperial Stout. Look for something boozy yet smooth, perhaps with a little maple or caramel or coffee flavor notes. Get a bottle from Horus Aged Ales if you can, or look to Mostra Coffee and Alesmith for one of their popular Speedway collaboration beers.

If you need guidance, you can't go wrong asking at your favorite local bottleshop. Get bonus credit if you arrange for Mom to have the time to properly sit and sip.

Wrap your gift with a ribbon and tissue paper. If you’re not confident in your bottle-wrapping skills, go online! I found thousands of videos in just seconds on Youtube.

Schools Out, a.k.a.

Educator Liberation Day: **I did an informal survey of educators I know, and they all said — I’m paraphrasing here — something with alcohol in it. I’m recommending the nicer boxed wines. See the white box on the bottom shelf? You know the one. Does the name rhyme with shmanzia? Move up a shelf or two.

If you want to really let someone know they are appreciated, pre-pay for a wine tasting at a favorite local vineyard. For $20, you can book a wine tasting at Fallbrook Winery for each of your favorite educators. Put the details on a card.

They’ll appreciate the gesture and the opportunity to let off some of the steam built up over a year of dealing with the wonderful gift that is the children of the community…and their parents.

Memorial Day: It’s the unofficial summer kick-off. You survived the winter! You deserve a present. Find some good craft beer that is easy to drink. It’s a long weekend.

Pure Project’s Rove Adventure Beer and WestBrew’s Blonde or Liquid Sol beers come to mind as palate cleansers after eating a

pound of chips and French dip.

I like to follow up dinner on the grill with something with a hint of sweetness for dessert. Not many, if any, do it better than Bagby Beer. Bagby’s Continental Cream Ale and their Worker Bee Golden Ale brewed with

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ABOVE and may increase this figure prior to sale. The claimant under said Notice of Delinquent Assessment 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, in accordance with the provision to the Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions.

The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell which recorded on

SHOWN ABOVE as Book

SHOWN ABOVE as Instrument No. SHOWN ABOVE in the county where the real property is located and more than three months have elapsed since such recordation. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned o may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying o all liens senior to the lien being auctioned o , before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s o ce or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO

PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, 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 reflected 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: 4/11/2023

CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, As Trustee, 2121 Palomar Airport Road, Suite 330, Carlsbad , CA 92011 Phone no. (858) 2070646 By LORI R. FLEMINGS, as Authorized Signor. 04/14/2023, 04/21/2023,

04/28/2023 CN 27534

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. CA-22-944678-SH Order No.: 220529425-CA-VOO YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 12/9/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank speci ed in Section 5102 to the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale.

619-846-7649 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this internet website http:// www.qualityloan.com, using the le number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA22-944678-SH. 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 website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. NOTICE TO

TENANT: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call 619-846-7649, or visit this internet website http:// www.qualityloan.com, using the le number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA22-944678-SH to nd the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase.

NOTICE TO PROSPECTIVE

4/14/2023 CN 27484

Parcel No.: 165-362-26-43 NOTICE

POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned o may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying o all liens senior to the lien being auctioned o , before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s o ce or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, bene ciary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call

OWNER-OCCUPANT: Any prospective owner-occupant as de ned in Section 2924m of the California Civil Code who is the last and highest bidder at the trustee’s sale shall provide the required a davit or declaration of eligibility to the auctioneer at the trustee’s sale or shall have it delivered to QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION by 5 p.m. on the next business day following the trustee’s sale at the address set forth in the below signature block. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the bene ciary within 10 days of the date of rst publication of this Notice of Sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, including if the Trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the monies paid to the Trustee. This shall be the Purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee, the Bene ciary, the Bene ciary’s Agent, or the Bene ciary’s Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only.

Date:

QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION 2763 Camino Del Rio S San Diego, CA 92108

619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 619-846-7649 Or Login to: http://www.qualityloan.com

Reinstatement Line: (866) 6457711 Ext 5318 QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION . TS No.: CA-22-944678-SH IDSPub

4/7/2023

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No. 22-30487-PMCA Title No. 2160191 A.P.N. 173-521-10-00 ATTENTION RECORDER: THE FOLLOWING REFERENCE TO AN ATTACHED SUMMARY IS APPLICABLE TO THE NOTICE PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR ONLY PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE 2923.3 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 06/05/2012. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, (cashier’s check(s) must be made payable to National Default Servicing Corporation), drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank speci ed in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state; will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. The sale will be made in an “as is” condition, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Trustor: Louis V. Impastato and Linda C. Impastato, Husband and Wife, as Joint Tenants Duly Appointed Trustee: National Default Servicing Corporation Recorded 06/13/2012 as Instrument No. 2012-0343994 (or Book, Page) of the O cial Records of San Diego County, California. Date of Sale: 05/05/2023 at 9:00 AM Place of Sale: Entrance of the East County Regional Center, East County Regional Center, 250 E. Main Street, El Cajon, CA 92020 Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $204,021.63 Street Address or other common designation of real property: 521 Silvana Way, Vista, CA 92084 A.P.N.: 173521-10-00 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the bene ciary within 10 days of the date of rst publication of this Notice of Sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The requirements of California Civil Code Section 2923.5(b)/2923.55(c) were ful lled when the Notice of Default was recorded. NOTICE

TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS:

If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically

entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned o may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying o all liens senior to the lien being auctioned o , before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s o ce or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, bene ciary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 800-280-2832 or visit this internet website www. ndscorp.com/sales, using the le number assigned to this case 22-30487-PM-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be re ected in the telephone information or on the internet website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. NOTICE TO TENANT*: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are a “representative of all eligible tenant buyers” you may be able to 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 888-264-4010, or visit this internet website www. ndscorp.com, using the le number assigned to this case 22-30487-PM-CA to nd the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as a “representative of all eligible tenant buyers” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. *Pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code, the potential rights described herein shall apply only to public auctions taking place on or after January 1, 2021, through December 31, 2025, unless later extended.

Date: 03/20/2023 National Default Servicing Corporation c/o Ti any and Bosco, P.A., its agent, 1455 Frazee Road, Suite 820 San Diego, CA 92108 Toll Free Phone: 888-264-4010 Sales Line 800-280-2832; Sales Website: www.ndscorp.com Deandre Garland, Trustee Sales Representative A-FN4778242 03/31/2023, 04/07/2023, 04/14/2023 CN 27483

NOTICE OF PUBLIC LIEN SALE

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

The Online Auction will be held Friday April 28th at 1:00pm.

Location of Online Auction: www.storagetreasures.com

Storage address: 2405 Cougar Drive Carlsbad, CA 92010. Terms are CASH ONLY! West Coast Self-Storage reserves the right to refuse any bid or cancel the auction. The following units may include, but not limited to electronic items, furniture, & household items, unless otherwise stated.

Size Name 5x10 Zak, Jennifer 10x7.5 Steiiner, Cassandra 04/14, 04/21/2023 CN 27527

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF

RUTH BELFIELD

Case # 37-2023-00012326PR-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 Ruth Bel eld

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

The Petition for Probate requests that Joseph M. Bel eld 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: May 11, 2023; Time:

1:30 PM; in Dept.: 503. Court address: 1100 Union St., San Diego CA 92101, Central Courthouse.

Appearances may be made in person in the department; or by using the department’s Microsoft Teams (“MSTeams”) video link; or by calling the department’s MSTeams conference phone number and using the assigned conference ID number. The department’s in person instructions, MSTeams video conference link, MS Teams conference phone number, and assigned conference ID number can be found at www.sdcourt. ca.gov/ProbateHearings. Plan to check 15 minutes prior to the scheduled hearing time.

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

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

notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may a ect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law.

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

Attorney for Petitioner: JULIE A. CARDIN 1015 Chestnut Ave. Ste G2 Carlsbad CA 92008 Telephone: 760.434.1040 04/07, 04/14, 04/21/2023 CN 27519

NOTICE OF PUBLIC

LIEN SALE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the contents of the following storage units will be o ered for sale at public auction for enforcement of storage lien. Storage address: 1566 E. Valley Parkway, Escondido, CA 92027. The Online Auction will be held per the times shown below. Location of Online Auction: www.storagetreasures.com.

Terms are CASH ONLY! Valley Rose Self Storage reserves the right to refuse any bid or cancel the auction. The following units may include, but not limited to electronic items, furniture, & household items, unless otherwise stated.

On 04/14/23 ending at 1:00 pm Henry Olivieri Jr. - unit B-225

On 04/21/23 ending at 1:00 pm Rhonda Rollins - unit RS-106 04/07/, 04/14/2023 CN 27517

Notice of equitable interest in /to /of JAMIE JEFFREY HABIG/ JAMIE JEFFREY LANSDALE all variances

I Jamie Habig is authorized representative of JAMIE JEFFREY HABIG. It was never -Nunc pro tuncmy intention to abandon any, securities, credits, lawful money, any currencies (monies) in the public or private or on any markets or accounting connected to JAMIE JEFFREY HABIG / JAMIE JEFFREY LANSDALE. Jamie HabigNunc pro tunc-gives notice of intent to claim all securities, credits, lawful money, any currencies (monies)in the public or private or on any markets or accounting connected to JAMIE JEFFREY HABIG / JAMIE JEFFREY LANSDALE 04/07, 04/14, 04/21, 04/28/2023 CN 27511

SUMMONS (CITACION JUDICIAL) CASE #: 30-2022-01244197-CU-PACJC

NOTICE TO DEFENDANT: (AVISO AL DEMANDADO): Nicholas Edward Katoski and DOES 1-20

YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF: (LO ESTA DEMANDANDO EL DEMANDANTE): Shelby Korbin

NOTICE! You have been sued.

The court may decide against you without your being heard unless you respond within 30 days. Read the information below.

You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this summons and legal papers are served on you to le a written response at this court and have a copy served on the plainti . A letter or phone call will not protect you. Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form that you can use for your response. You can

nd these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the ling fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form. If you do not le your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money, and property may be taken without further warning from the court. There are other legal requirements. You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call an attorney referral service. If you cannot a ord an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonpro t legal services program. You can locate these nonpro t groups at the California Legal Services Web site (www.lawhelpcalifornia. org), the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www. courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), or by contacting your local court or county bar association. NOTE: 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 dias, la corte puede decidir en su contra sin escuchar su version. Lea la informacion a continuacion.

Tiene 30 DIAS DE CALENDARIO despues de que le entreguen esta citacion 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 telefonica 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 mas informacion 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 mas cerca. Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentacion, pida al secretario de la corte que le de un formulario de exencion de pago de cuotas. Si no presenta su respuesta a tiempo, puede perder el caso por incumplimiento y la corte le podra quitar su sueldo, dinero y bienes sin mas 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 remision a abogados. Si no puede pagar a un abogado, es posible que cumpla con los requisitos para obtener servicios legales gratuitos de un programa de servicios legales sin nes de lucro. Puede encontrar estos grupos sin nes de lucro en el sitio web de California Legal Services, (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California, (www. sucorte.ca.gov) o poniendose 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 recuperacion de $10,000 o mas de valor recibida mediante un acuerdo o una concesion 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 direccion de la corte es):

Central Justice Center

700 W. Civic Center Dr. Santa Ana CA 92701

The name, address, and telephone number of plainti ’s attorney, or plainti without an attorney, is: (El nombre, la direccion y el numero de telefono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante que no tiene

abogado, es): Ian Silverthorne 999 Corporate Dr., Ste 260 Ladera Ranch CA 92694

Telephone: 949.284.8811

Date: 02/07/2022 David H. Yamasaki, Clerk (Secretario), by Jessica Duarte, Deputy (Adjunto)

NOTICE TO THE PERSON

SERVED: You are served as an individual defendant. 04/07, 04/14, 04/21, 04/28/2023 CN 27508

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE# 37-202300012825-CU-PT-NC TO ALL INTERESTED

PERSONS:

Petitioner(s): Matthew Patrick Seemann led a petition with this court for a decree changing name as follows: a. Present

name: Matthew Patrick Seemann change to proposed

name: Matthew Patrick Wolf 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 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 May 16, 2023 at 8:30 a.m., in Dept. 25 of the Superior Court of California, 325 S Melrose Dr., Vista CA 92081, North County Division. NO HEARING WILL OCCUR ON THE ABOVE DATE; ATTACHMENT TO ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME (JC FORM #NC-120) NO HEARING WILL OCCUR ON THE DATE SPECIFIED IN THE ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE. The court will review the documents led as of the date speci ed on the Order to Show Cause for Change of Name (JC Form #NC-120).

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

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

Changing Name and Order

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

A certi ed copy of Decree

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

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

If a timely objection is led the court will set a hearing date and contact the parties by mail

with further directions.

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

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

ORDERED.

Filed Date: 03/29/2023

Brad A. Weinreb Judge of the Superior Court. 04/07, 04/14, 04/21, 04/28/2023 CN 27504

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF ANN LOUISE IVERSON a/k/a ANN LOUISE TAYLOR

Case# 37-2023-00012542PR-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 Ann Louise Iverson, a/k/a Ann Louise Taylor.

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

The Petition for Probate requests that Scott Taylor 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: June 21, 2023; Time:

1:30 PM; in Dept.: 502. Court address: 1100 Union St., San Diego CA 92101, Central Courthouse. Court appearances may be made either in person or virtually, unless otherwise ordered by the Court. Virtual appearances must be made using the department’s Microsoft Teams (“MS Teams”) video link; or by calling the department’s MS Teams conference phone number and using the assigned conference ID number. The MS Teams video conference links and phone numbers can be found at www.sdcourt.ca.gov/

ProbateHearings

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

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

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

Attorney for Petitioner: Suzan A. Colgan, Esq Vanguard Legal Group, P.C. 16935 W. Bernardo Dr. #155 San Diego CA 92127 Telephone: 888.995.6014 03/31, 04/07, 04/14/2023

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CASE #: 37-2022-00018845CL-PA-CTL NOTICE TO DEFENDANT: (AVISO AL DEMANDADO): HOWARD ERIC LYNN AKA ERIC LYNN HOWARD AKA ERIC L. HOWARD; DOES 1 through 10, inclusive YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF: (LO ESTA DEMANDANDO EL DEMANDANTE): ENTERPRISE FLEET MANAGEMENT, INC., a Missouri Corporation NOTICE! You have been sued. The court may decide against you without your being heard unless you respond within 30 days. Read the information below.

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

Tiene 30 DIAS DE CALENDARIO despues de que le entreguen esta citacion 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 telefonica 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 mas informacion 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 mas cerca. Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentacion, pida al secretario de la corte que le de un formulario de exencion de pago de cuotas. Si no presenta su respuesta a tiempo, puede perder el caso por incumplimiento y la corte le podra quitar su sueldo, dinero y bienes sin mas 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 remision a abogados. Si no puede pagar a un abogado, es posible que cumpla con los requisitos para obtener servicios legales gratuitos de un programa de servicios legales sin nes de lucro. Puede encontrar estos grupos sin nes de lucro en el sitio web de California Legal Services, (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California, (www. sucorte.ca.gov) o poniendose 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 recuperacion de $10,000 o mas de valor recibida mediante un acuerdo o una concesion 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 direccion de la corte es): San Diego Superior Court County of San Diego 330 W. Broadway San Diego CA 92101

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

Law O ces of Jay W. Smith, Esq., Sbn 150113 and Nancy A. Young, Esq., Sbn 183328 6644 Valjean Ave. #200 Van Nuys CA 91406

Telephone: 818.709.2556

Fax: 818.709.2513

Date: 05/19/2022 Clerk (Secretario), by, K. McCray Deputy (Adjunto)

NOTICE TO THE PERSON SERVED: You are served as an individual defendant. 03/24, 03/31, 04/07, 04/14/2023 CN 27469

Fictitious Business Name

Statement #2023-9007948

Filed: Apr 10, 2023 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business

Name(s): A. Nyoma. Located at: 17022 Albert Ave., San Diego CA 92127 San Diego. Mailing

Address: Same. Registrant Information: 1. Christopher George, 17022 Albert Ave., San Diego CA 92127. This business is conducted by: Individual. Registrant First Commenced to Transact Business Under the Above Names(s) as of: Not Yet Started S/Christopher George 04/14, 04/21, 04/28, 05/05/2023 CN 27540

Fictitious Business Name

Statement #2023-9008075

Filed: Apr 11, 2023 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk.

Funny, smart, gentle, kind. Joe was a gentleman and a gentle man. He will be missed, but he will never be forgotten by those of us lucky enough to have loved him.

Joe was born in Honolulu, Hawaii, in 1925 and grew up with his parents, Joseph and Geneva, sisters Rosanne and Marjorie and younger brother Dan. He told wonderful stories about life in Hawaii in the 1920s and ’30s.

He graduated from Punahou High School in Honolulu in 1943, and joined the U.S. Navy at

– barely – age 18, following the bombing of Pearl Harbor. His family was living on Oahu at the time, and his father was serving in the Navy at the Harbor on that day.

After World War II ended, he attended the University of Michigan, where he met and fell in love with Shirley Miller. They married in 1953, and settled down in Ann Arbor, Michigan, where all three of their daughters, Susan, Anne, and Jane, were born.

In 1954, Joe began his Christmas tradition of creating hand-drawn Christmas cards, which he continued until 2019. Each year’s card featured family additions and other milestones.

The Musser family moved to Southern California in 1967, settling in Solana Beach. Joe worked as a researcher and histologist for UCSD and the Veterans’ Administration until he retired at 65.

Together Joe and Shirley were enthusiastic world travelers and life-long learners. They celebrated their 50th

wedding anniversary on February 14th, 2003.

Shirley passed way later that year, after a long, brave battle against cancer, with Joe by her side.

Joe moved to Encinitas after Shirley’s death, and continued to live an active life into his 90s. He had a life-long passion for word games, crosswords, puzzles and sudoku. He won every Scrabble game he ever played.

He eventually moved in with his daughter Susan and son-in-law Dan, and lived with them, benefitting from their loving care, for five more years.

Living with Susan and Dan meant he got regular visits with his three grandchildren, Kate, Tim, and Lizzy. And his two great grandsons, Max and Jack!

Joe is survived by daughters Susan, Anne and Jane, son-in-law Dan, daughter-in-law Becca, grandchildren Kate and her husband Mark, Tim, and Lizzy and her husband Ryan, great grandsons Max and Jack, and many nieces and nephews, and cousins.

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complicated and/or highly technical in nature, we strongly urge you to immediately share this demand for the preservation of evidence with your legal counsel, your IT department, and your human resources department so that they can take charge and ensure your compliance with your preservation obligations,” the letter reads.

Schumacher also requested any records of complaints made by other employees regarding gender discrimination, sexual harassment and retaliation, along with the results of any other investigations into those claims.

In addition to sexual assault, harassment and abuse, Figueroa is also suing for retaliation and whistleblower protection.

The letter also request-

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before she was abruptly fired on the day Fletcher announced his state Senate candidacy.

Fletcher resigned as MTS chair on April 4.

Fletcher’s resignation came shortly after Figueroa filed a lawsuit alleging sexual assault and harassment against the prominent Democrat.

Figueroa claims Fletcher, then chairman of the MTS board of directors, sexually assaulted her twice last year. She also alleges sexual harassment, sexual battery and whistleblower retaliation.

Fletcher has publicly denied the allegations but

ed MTS stop all practices of destroying evidence, along with utilizing messaging and email programs or apps that use “disappearing” messages or emails.

Media reports last year detailed how Fletcher and his staff, among others, used the Signal app, which describes itself as using “stateof-the-art end-to-end encryption” with protocols for scheduling the automatic deletion of messages. At the time, Fletcher told reporters his office complied with all public records requests, including those tied to their Signal accounts.

On April 6, the MTS board of directors authorized an investigation into Fletcher's conduct by independent counsel. The transit agency will also conduct its own investigation through its contracted law firm, according to media reports.

“It is the board’s intent

admitted to “consensual interactions” with Figueroa and violating the trust of his family and wife. Fletcher’s attorney, Danielle Hultenius Moore, said Figueroa’s allegations “are false and are designed to drive headlines and not tell the truth.”

The attorney said the woman pursued Fletcher, who “does not and never had authority over her employment.”

“We will aggressively fight this issue in court, and the full record will show the truth,’’ Moore said.

Lawson-Remer thanked residents for speaking out during the April meeting, noting that the public sentiment regarding Fletcher spans the political spectrum. Lawson-Remer said she was incredibly sad, disappointed, frustrated and angry at the situation the board finds itself in and

that the findings of the investigation will be made public,” MTS interim chairman Stephen Whitburn said at a press conference. “The board also instructed counsel not to protect any requests to indemnify or defend Nathan Fletcher. Mr. Fletcher failed to act in good faith, and in a manner we believe to be, in the best interest of MTS.”

Whitburn is also a named defendant and witness in a civil lawsuit from Oscar Rendon, who claims he was raped by former San Diego County Democratic Party Chairman Will Rodriguez-Kennedy last year.

The 15-member MTS board is composed of elected officials from the cities of San Diego, Chula Vista, Coronado, El Cajon, Imperial Beach, La Mesa, Lemon Grove, National City, Poway and Santee, and a member from the Board of Supervisors.

that “my former colleague betrayed that public trust and acted in a way that is just unacceptable.’’

“We need to get back to the business of serving our community’’ and tackle the major issues, including homelessness and climate change, Lawson- Remer said. “We can’t address that when we’re stuck dealing with a crisis that we did not create.’’

Supervisor Joel Anderson said there has been “much misinformation’’ in terms of how the county will move forward.

“I’ve always been concerned when an elected official vacates their office without representation,’’ he said.

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Myrna Zelle Thaxton, 78 Vista April 1, 2023

Mary Lou Buchanon, 67 Oceanside

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John Moreland Maddox, Jr. Valley Center

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While people have the right to be angry and lash out, only District 4 residents can remove Fletcher or vote for a new supervisor, Anderson said. 801-918-0907 mark@beaconreal.com

a.m.

In loving memory of Joseph Wells Musser

August 27, 1925November 17, 2022

Daniel Kelly of Carlsbad passed away on 3.17.23 at age 72. He is survived by his sister Pat Grana, his sister Maura Kelly, his companion Susan Sawyer, his ex-wife Jackie Kelly, his stepson Corey Stilley, and granddaughter Sophia Stilley.

In loving memory of Daniel Kelly June 5, 1951March 17, 2023

FORMER ASSEMBLYWOMAN Lorena Gonzalez with her husband, Supervisor Nathan Fletcher, in 2018. Photo by Chris Stone/Times of San Diego

Heal with music, laughter and more

Four Moons Spa has transformed into a wellness playground with the addition of naturopathic medical services and a series of new comedy and music events along with its many traditional spa treatments, acupuncture and other cosmic healings.

Located on beautiful private grounds in Encinitas, the spa provides a high-vibrational, nurturing environment that supports guests on their self-care and self-actualization journeys with its outdoor soaking tub and sauna, daily yoga, therapeutic massages, organic facials and tarot and human design readings.

Acupuncture is another specialty of the spa. Licensed acupuncturist and board-certified herbalist Alexa Woods is well-versed and experienced in the practice with a doctorate in acupuncture and Chinese medicine with an additional master degree in traditional Chinese medicine from Pacific College and a bachelor degree in developmental psychology from New York University. She is also a certified doula and reiki master.

Woods focuses her treatments to help her patients connect with their highest health levels. She particularly enjoys working with women to help their reproductive and gynecological issues and navigate their hormonal phases and changes through-

out their lives.

The spa also recently expanded its services to also include naturopathic medical treatments that include nutritional IVs, vitamin shots, platelet-rich plasma facials and a full, holistic approach to wellness with Drs. Hannah Lollar and Rachel Heussner. The two are fully trained in pharmaceutical medications, herbal and botanical medicine, homeopathy, nutraceuticals, nutrition, and counseling. The first naturopathic consultation is free.

“We’re trained to really look at the person as a whole and find the root cause of what’s going on,” Lollar said.

“Not only do we care about your chief concerns and what

your symptoms are, but we want to know who you are as a person to really deliver that comprehensive, holistic approach to health.”

The spa turned wellness playground is excited for its upcoming new comedy series, “Laughter is Medicine,” which debuts on Saturday, April 22 from 7:30 to 9 p.m. The first of its kind comedy series will feature Los Angeles-based women comedians including Giulia Rozzi, who has appeared on “Conan,” Comedy Central, TBS, “Chelsea Lately,” IFC, Lifetime and much more.

Also performing is television host and personality Brooke Van Poppelen who has appeared on “The Late Late Show,” “John Oliver’s

New York Stand Up Show,” and co-hosted “Hack My Life” now streaming on HBO Max; and Tiffany and Danielle Puterbaugh as the Puterbaugh Sisters, who are the first alternative sister duo act since Vaudeville.

Four Moons also hosts a Full Moon concert series in collaboration with local producers, Barn Time having recently featured San Diego-based musician Jesus Gonzalez.

“We’re big believers that music and laughter are medicine,” said Letha Sandison, owner and founder of Four Moons Spa.

Other special health and music related events hosted at the spa include its dreamscape sound baths, full moon circles, community acupuncture, breathing and hypnosis classes, “Glow Buti” yoga after dark series and seasonal Moon Markets. The next “Mama Moon Market” will be on Thurs., May 11 from 5 to 8 p.m. with live music, vendors, mini healing sessions offered and free admission.

To purchase your tickets for the “Laughter is Medicine” series debut or any of the other events, visit https:// fourmoonsspa.com/pages/ upcoming-events.

Four Moons Spa is located at 775 N. Vulcan Ave. in Encinitas. To book an appointment, call 760-4365140 or visit www.fourmoonsspa.com.

New mobile plan puts Cox customers in charge

It’s been 50 years since the first mobile phone was presented to the public. At 4.4 pounds, it was too chunky to fit in your back pocket, making it an unrealistic accessory. Today, however, it’s not the phones that weigh us down. It’s the mobile plans — riddled with annual fees, contracts and overages — that drag you down like an anchor weight.

That is, until now. Cox Communications has separated from the flock with Cox Mobile, its new mobile service available exclusively to Cox Internet customers and designed with your differences and individual needs in mind.

Cox customers are savvy consumers and now they don’t need to do any more plan hopping when it comes to their mobile service. Cox Mobile makes it simple for customers to choose which plan is right for them with two plans.

PAY AS YOU GIG

At $15 per gig per month, Pay As You Gig is tailored to your individual needs. With all the reliability and none of the surprise charges, you only pay for the data you need.

GIG UNLIMITED

Perfect for constant communicators, streaming or using your favorite apps when you're on the go, Gig Unlimited lets you do whatever you want, whenever you

want. At $45 per month, this plan can take you and your family on all kinds of adventures. From home to sheep herds in Ireland to everything in between, the sky’s the limit with Gig Unlimited. Both no-fuss, straightforward plans meet the needs of our customers who can easily switch back and forth between either option if and when your data needs change.

Cox Mobile runs on the network with unbeatable 5G reliability. That means 4G LTE speeds you can count on and fast 5G available for

5G-capable devices. And there’s more good news from Cox Mobile.

The most advanced iPhone models yet are officially available for Cox Mobile customers.

“We’re excited to offer our customers the iPhone 14 lineup with incredible battery life, fast 5G, and vital safety capabilities,” said Tony Krueck, senior vice president of Cox Mobile. “We’re thrilled to bring the latest iPhone to Cox Mobile customers, along with our 5G wireless coverage, providing options that meet our customers’ needs

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tan that make for a great gift.

*I did not receive any enticements when compiling this list. I’m not saying I wouldn't have taken them. I'm just saying I didn’t get them…

**We all know that the concept of summers off is a myth, right? Teachers pack a year's worth of work into nine months! They spend a week decompressing and then the rest of the summer thinking about the next school year. Also, decompressing is my code for drinking wine.

Cheers! Tidbits

Starting June 9, the San Diego Brewers Guild is presenting the 2nd annual San Diego Beer Weekend. It's a made-up two-day holiday weekend reminding us of all the great craft beer in our community.

“Beer Weekend is simply another fun initiative we created to urge San Diegans to go out and support this great industry in our city. It serves as a great start to San Diego's impeccable summer as well," said Brewers Guild Executive Director Paige McWey Acers.

Breweries throughout San Diego County will hold events and offer to-be-determined beer specials served in commemorative

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effort into doing seafood right but affordable.”

With this strong seafood endorsement, we ordered crispy shrimp for an appetizer and Frank had the West Isles Salmon imported from Scotland for his main entrée. We agree!

The seafood was excellent and perfectly prepared. Along with seafood, Sandpiper provides an impressive kaleidoscope of options for guests. This includes salads and soups, things to share, homemade pasta, and entrees with pork, fish, chicken, and even prime rib that is available on Fridays and Saturdays.

I opted for the Niman Ranch Pork Chop served with cheddar grits, garlic relish, and fermented jalapeno along with the woodfired carrots served with carrot chimichurri and hazelnut dukkah.

pint glasses with artwork created by local designer Tyler Cristobal, founder of Cristobal Design Company. When asked about the artwork's inspiration, Cristobal said:

"The San Diego region is a diverse and dynamic melting pot of ideas and inspiration. The SD beer community is a direct reflection of this welcomed exchange of knowledge, passion, and love for craft beer. As diverse as its people, San Diego's geography is equally dynamic, spanning endless coastlines to bustling urban zones all the way to the mountains and deserts. San Diego beer reaches from surf to sand and welcomes all to partake in the celebration and love for independent, local craft beer.”

Event Reminder: Helia Brewery (Vista) is hosting The Shine Project Foundation for the 3rd annual Good Vibes Reggaefest on Saturday, April 29. “All funds raised will go directly towards providing free enrichment and inclusive community events for children, teens, and young adults with special needs.” Tickets are available on zeffy.com.

Stream the classic episodes of the Roast! West Coast coffee podcast on the Coast News Podcast page, and follow Cheers! North County on Facebook and Instagram.

prehensiveness of the menu options. Valle pulled out all the stops with his advanced sommelier expertise to create an all-embracing wine list featuring Italian and French wines complementing California wines as well as some select German, Australian, and New Zealand choices.

We concluded our dinner with chocolate mousse cake. Chocolate Cremieux was sandwiched between a light sponge fortified with smoked chocolate and topped with smoked blackberries and hazelnut.

Guests can experience Sandpiper Wednesday to Sunday at the following times: Dinner from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. with Happy Hour from 4 to 5:30 p.m., Lunch from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. with a Sunday Brunch from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Note: Reservations are not required for lunch.

and lifestyle.”

Cox Mobile customers have access to more than four million Cox wifi hotspots, helping you cut down even more on data usage, because you're tapping the network instead of your own plan. Can you hear the bells and whistles?

Mobile phone service shouldn’t be complicated. For those who want to stand out from the crowd, Cox Mobile has you covered.

Before our salmon and pork chop main entrees arrived, we were able to try the burrata with snap and English peas and the baby back ribs with house-created pickles.

We also had the skillet corn cake made from blue corn meal with whole sweet yellow corn kernels that were infused with a spicy matcha agave and topped with smoked butter. No matter what you order, the skillet corn cake is a musthave.

Over dinner, we decided that there is no way a person will be able to appreciate the breadth of menu options in one visit.

The wine and beverage menu mimicked the com-

Additionally, Sandpiper is standing by to host your next private party or group event from corporate functions to special occasion celebrations.

We highly recommend it with two thumbs up. More info at sandpipersd. com.

— Story by Rico Cassoni Wine Bytes

Fallbrook Chamber of Commerce is hosting its 36th annual Avocado Festival from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on April 23 on Main Avenue in downtown Fallbrook. More information at fallbrookchamberofcommerce.org.

Reach Frank Mangio and Rico Cassoni at info@ tasteofwineandfood.com.

WITH PAY AS YOU GIG, you’ll only pay for the data needed for your sharing and surfing — it’s that easy. Courtesy photo

O’side planners OK 323-unit Modera Melrose project

By Samantha Nelson OCEANSIDE —

A 323unit, mixed-use multifamily project is set to complete the buildout of a three-way intersection near the Vista city limits.

The Oceanside Planning Commission on April 10 unanimously approved a development plan and final environmental impact report for the Modera Melrose mixed-use project at the intersection of Oceanside Boulevard and Melrose and West Bobier drives.

Modera Melrose will take over 7.40 acres of hilly property where a shopping center was previously proposed and denied by the Planning Commission in 2008.

The project’s 323 units will be divided between six buildings on site, including five 4-story buildings and a single 5-story structure. The units will consist of one, two and three-bedroom homes ranging in size from just under 700 square feet for the smallest one-bedroom units and more than 1,400 square feet for the largest three-bedroom units.

Approximately 2,336 square feet of ground-level commercial space will be reserved for a potential restaurant or retail tenants.

Proposed amenities on site include a recreation area with a club and fitness center, pool and spa with surrounding shaded, private lounge areas, a barbecue area with a shade structure

and a television wall for residents.

Dan Niebaum of The Lightfoot Planning Group represented the developer, Mill Creek Residential, at the project’s public hearing on April 10.

“They’ve been working on this project for a fairly long time,” Niebaum said.

“They vetted the site very thoroughly before bringing this forward and took their time to develop a quality project that would be appropriate on this site.”

Niebaum said Mill Creek Residential is one of the “most respected multifamily developers” in the nation. One of its more recent projects includes Modera San Diego, a 368-unit multi-residential develop-

ment project currently underway.

Under city zoning ordinances, the project would have a maximum density of 215 units, however as a density bonus project proposing to restrict 15%, or 33 units, as affordable housing, state law allows for up to 323 units.

Density bonus projects are also allowed to ask for additional incentives, concessions or waivers to help maximize the cost of building affordable housing, according to City Planner Sergio Madera. The developer did not request any incentives or concessions but sought several waivers on setbacks, building height, parking and open spaces.

The project intends to

build 526 parking spaces, with eight reserved for commercial space. Under normal city conditions, a project that size would require more than 600 parking spaces. However, its proximity to the Melrose Sprinter Station could have limited that number to as low as 170 spaces.

Located on the southeast corner of Melrose Drive and West Bobier Drive and directly east of the Melrose Sprinter Station, the project is located in a smart growth opportunity area of the city. Smart growth is defined as compact, efficient and environmentally sensitive urban development that utilizes more public transit resources.

As part of its adopted Climate Action Plan, the city

has a goal of developing 550 units in smart growth areas by 2024. With the recent approval of Modera Melrose along with the approval of the 295-unit Ocean Creek project earlier this year, located directly next to the Crouch Street Sprinter Station, the city is set to surpass that goal by 68 apartments for a total of 618 units approved in smart growth areas.

Construction of Melrose Heights, a mixed-use development with 33 single-family homes, 268 townhomes and 20,000 square feet of commercial retail, is currently underway across the street from the Modera Melrose site.

While commissioners appeared generally support-

ive of Modera Melrose, they wanted to see developers make a better attempt at creating an alternative pedestrian access point to the nearby sprinter station as well as the adjacent Inland Rail Trail. As proposed, the project only offered one entrance and exit for all modes of transportation at the traffic-signalized intersection of West Bobier Drive and Sports Park Way.

“I like the idea of another exit point,” said Commissioner Kevin Dodds, who noted his concern about children’s safety with only one entry and exit point.

Commissioner Louise Balma noted that the single entry and exit point was inconveniently far from the sprinter station and rail trail, given the project’s proximity to those amenities.

Some of the public’s concerns about the project had to do with additional greenhouse gas emissions from the construction as well as impacts on local wildlife, the environment and potential traffic issues.

Madera explained that although the environmental impact report found the project could create potentially significant impacts on on the environment and culturual resources, mitigation measures taken reduced the impacts to below a level of significance.

If the public appeals Modera Melrose, the project will go before the City Council for final consideration.

Leading Note Theatre ‘Spring Music Concert’

Local professional musicians to share the joy of music

On Saturday, April 22, 2023, Leading Note Studios Theatre will host a community concert event.

This concert will be the first in a series of seasonal concerts coming this year at the Theatre.

The Spring Concert will feature performances of Beethoven classical piano performed by Wei Heng Shao, Disney improvisations

by

Blane Abernathy, Violin performances with George Volkev, Vocals by songwriter Mary Corso and many more. It will be a night filled with a variety of music right here in North County, San Marcos, California.

“I love sharing music with the community! It is joyful and makes you smile, dance, and feel a variety of emotions. It is something you will never be too young or too old to enjoy!” said Owner Camille Hastings.

The Event will include a local food truck venue at the Event, tables and chairs to en-

joy dinner, and Yummy Cup cakes for sale…

ABOUT Leading Note Studios: Leading Note pro vides Music and Joy to the Community by offering les sons for all musical instru ments and a professional Re cording Studio, and includes music and fun learning op portunities for children and adults of all ages. Serving over 1,100 cli ents weekly, from Toddlers to Adults, and offer recitals, camps, instrument rentals, lesson packages, and two great locations, Encinitas and San Marcos.

Improve attention & learning before the next school year

Stronger Brains and Encinitas Learning Center are excited to announce their affiliation to offer the Stronger Brains’ platform in Encinitas.

Encinitas Learning Center, headed by Lynda Detweiler, Speech Pathologist and Cognitive Fluency expert has been bringing the North County area the latest neuro technology and interventions for over 25 years - since 1997!

Over 4,000 students and adults have benefitted from these cutting-edge programs resulting in early acceptance letters from MIT and Cal Poly, meet-

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felt I should circle back.”

Arendsen wrote an April 6 post entitled, “How to prepare your home before an earthquake strikes,” suggesting homeowners decrease their risks of earthquake damage and injury by identifying possible hazards before colliding tectonic plates turn their world upside down:

1. Tall, heavy furniture that could topple, such as bookcases, china cabinets, or modular wall units;

2. Water heaters that are not up to code by being strapped could rupture;

3. Stoves and appliances that could move enough to rupture gas or electrical lines;

4. Hanging plants in heavy pots that could swing free of hooks;

5. Heavy picture frames or mirrors over a bed;

6. Latches on kitchen cabinets or other cabinets that will not hold the door closed during shaking;

7. Breakables or heavy objects that are kept on high or open shelves;

8. A masonry chimney that could crumble and fall through an unsupported roof;

9. Flammable liquids like painting or cleaning products would be safer in a

ing qualifications for their desired majors and career paths, and are now contributing members of our community!

Initially, these students were below average readers or unable to read at all!

Stronger Brains is a revolutionary cognitive fluency program that trains children’s brains to improve their cognitive abilities and social-emotional health.

Designed for ages 1018, this tool used by skilled ELC therapists engages students in challenging and engaging exercises tailored to strengthen their foundational neurocognitive skills.

Rooted in decades of research by world leading neuroscientists, the program helps children build the confidence, positive self-image and cognitive skills required for learning and mental wellness. Summer is the ideal time to do this

Join us at Encinitas Learning Center this summer for fun activities in a camp-like environment but everything we do is goal-driven and with the purpose to improve cognitive skills.

For more information visit www.encinitaslearningcenter.com

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himself into rehab, blaming PTSD and alcoholism for his poor choices.

He has also resigned from the San Diego County Board of Supervisors, but apparently not until May 15 after the board votes for the county’s next chief administrative officer. (One candidate is Cindy Chavez, a local AFL-CIO leader from Santa Cruz; the other is Paul Worlie, chief of staff for Nathan Fletcher.)

As for Lorena Gonzalez, she could be in a world of hurt if the accusations in paragraph 59 of the civil complaint prove accurate.

In the complaint, the accuser cites Lorena Gonzalez by name for intimidating her to drop the charges, claiming that both Gonzalez and Nathan Fletcher threatened to publicly defame her and sue her for extortion if she didn’t back down.

state’s preeminent Big Labor boss implode, it would be a dramatic downfall for the Fletchers — arguably California’s most powerful “power couple” as of just a few short weeks ago.

The potential departure of Lorena Gonzalez from California politics would be welcome news to the millions of independent professionals and smalland medium-sized businesses hurt by her scorchedearth policymaking.

Indeed, champagne flutes will be clinking across the state in a parody of Gonzalez’s since-deleted Twitter post of herself in a hot tub, defiantly drinking champagne in a bikini just days after her husband’s entire political career became complete toast due to scandal in the workplace.

garage or outside shed.

If your home was built before 1950, consider a seismic retrofit to strengthen your home’s foundation to make it more resistant to shaking, Arendsen said.

“If your home is built on a cripple wall, you should install a shear panel to help prevent lateral displacement and possible failure,” Arendsen wrote. “Should your

home be shifted off of its foundation, you could end up with a total loss.”

Arendsen also suggests only hiring a licensed, bonded and insured foundation retrofit specialist with lots of references and speaking with your insurance company about possible discounts and grants for retrofit homes. When Arendsen is not

helping repair earthquake damage, he runs the family business, On the Level General Contractors Inc., known as Crest Backyard Homes, in Encinitas with his wife, daughter, and youngest son.

To follow along on the daily tidbits regarding earthquake awareness and preparedness, you can follow Arendsen on his Nextdoor profile.

In addition, the accuser stated that the Fletchers would make her “look terrible, and it’s going to follow her for the rest of her life.”

All of this allegedly came from California’s most powerful labor leader and self-proclaimed avenger of wrongs in the workplace, Lorena Gonzalez.

Should Lorena Gonzalez’s entire career as the

Should that day come when Gonzalez is gone for good, her putrid AB 5 law will unfortunately still be wreaking havoc on California’s business community and independent workforce in perpetuity.

Hopefully, one day, AB 5 will also be gone, torched in a trash bin as one of the most corrupt and destructive laws in California’s history.

Karen Anderson is the founder of Freelancers Against AB 5.

JOHN ARENDSEN, a local contractor and owner of Crest Backyard Homes, identifies traditional masonry chimneys as a possible hazard during a seismic event, potentially toppling over and through an unsupported roof. Photo by Spirit of America

‘We are all artists’: WNDR Museum relies on visitor input

hit the road

From the other side of the wall, we can hear giggling and squealing, and then — a brief pause in the cacophony. We wait, and in a moment, the joyous shrieking begins again, and so it goes, again and again.

My friend, Wanda, and I know what’s going on. A few minutes earlier, we were exploring the same exhibit, one of many within the labyrinths of the WNDR Museum in downtown San Diego.

This particular exhibit/ experience, called “Untitled by You,” demonstrates how computers learn to use neural networks, similar to the human brain. The word artificial intelligence (AI) is not used, but the resemblance is there.

Visitors suggest a picture to the computer, however ridiculous. We proposed a surfer on a banana, then waited for the computer to generate an image on the first of five screens. The image continued to morph as it appears on four additional screens, one after the other. The final image can be anything from the ordinary to shriek-producing bizarre.

“This is addicting,” I

heard one visitor say.

Mind-blowing and eye-popping are other adjectives Wanda used to describe our experience at the WNDR (pronounced wonder) Museum, which opened in January.

The venue combines art, technology and the imagination of visitors to provide an encounter that is fun and sometimes a bit challenging.

“WNDR is unique in the way that the experience truly depends on your input,” said Andy Grantz, general

manager, who left the world of spreadsheets to work for museum founder Brad Keywell, also co-founder of Groupon and an industrial AI software provider and art collector. His philosophy is shared through a bright, red neon sign that proclaims, “We are all artists.”

San Diego’s WNDR museum is one of four; the other three are in Chicago, Seattle and Boston.

“I love giving tours through here and seeing the museum through other

people’s eyes,” Grantz said. “Reactions have been overwhelmingly positive. San Diego has a vibrant art community and we think we fill a niche that was vacant. It’s thrilling to hear the oohs and aahs when guests step through the curtain and onto our light floor to start their experience.”

The opportunities to create art and participate abound. (I had estimated a 60- to 90-minute visit when we entered the museum. We emerged onto Market Street

nearly three hours later.)

At one exhibit titled LSD (“Lake Shore Drive, as a nod to our roots in Chicago”), we planted our feet on a designated spot, then used our body movements to alter the designs on a large digital screen covered in what looks like pink spaghetti on a deep blue background. The possibilities are endless.

At another station, we entered a darkened room filled with what resembles circular shower curtains, crafted with strings of mul-

ticolored LED lights suspended from the ceiling. Moving through the light curtains and watching the colors change is an ethereal experience.

Multiple mirrors and complex lighting effects are used in several exhibits, creating a challenge when it comes to figuring out where the ceilings, floors, halls and walls begin and end.

Some experiences are low-tech but still thought-provoking.

At one stop, lettering on the wall asks, “What do you know for sure?” We wrote our answers on small squares of paper and posted the notes on a rack with thousands of others. Some of the contributions: “You don’t know until you try”; “You only live once”; “You can’t blend in when you were born to stand out”; and “the cereal always comes b4 the milk.” (Do some people really put milk into the bowl first?)

Perhaps the most sensory-challenging exhibit was “Insideout” by Scottish artist Leigh Sachwitz, an “immersive 360-degree video, light and sound experience” that mimics a thunderstorm as visitors sit in a Glasgow garden shed. It is so convincing that, at one point, I grabbed the table, sure that we are sliding away.

Take the Coaster to the Santa Fe Depot. It’s a onemile walk (15 minutes) to the museum. For more photos and discussion, visit facebook.com/elouise.ondash.

‘SURFER ON A BANANA’ was generated by an exhibit that creates images with artificial intelligence at the WNDR Museum in downtown San Diego. At right, another exhibit asks the visitor, “What do you know for sure?” Thousands of answers are posted on the wall. Photos by E’Louise Ondash

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April 14

The Spazmatics

The Spazmatics perform at the Belly Up. $35, 9 p.m. at Belly Up, 143 S Cedros Ave, Solana Beach.

International Film Series

International masterpiece “Three Colours: Red”/“Trois Couleurs: Rouge” (France, 1994). 7 p.m. at MiraCosta College Theater, 1 Barnard Dr, Oceanside.

Yidl Mit Akht Filent

The Consort will perform a program celebrating Jewish music, including Klezmer classics and the music of Salamone Rossi. $35, 7 p.m. at St. Andrews Episcopal Church, 890 Balour Dr, Encinitas.

Doggie Bake Sale

Full-size and mini-bite people cookie boxes plus treats for dogs to support the county of San Diego, Department of Animal Services. 2 to 6 p.m. Apr. 14 at The Shoppes at Carlsbad, 2525 El Camino Real, Carlsbad.

Irish Cabaret

A cabaret with music of Ireland, England and France, with folk songs and Irish jigs. $15, 7:30 p.m. at Vista Broadway Theater, 340 E Broadway, Vista.

April 15

Carnival for Climate

Carnival for Climate will kick off Earth Week. 12 to 4 p.m. Apr. 15 at Balboa Park, 1549 El Prado, San Diego.

Author visit

Author Mary E. Pearson will come to talk about and celebrate the new edition of “Dance of Thieves.” 2 p.m. at Barnes & Noble, 1040 N El Camino Real, Encinitas.

Surfboard Swap

Looking for a new board or wanting to get rid of one (or more)? Check out the new farmer's market in Cardiff. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Apr. 15 at Cardiff Farmer's Market, 3333 Manchester Ave, Cardiff by the Sea.

Semi-Annual Trout Derby

The Escondido Kiwanis Club will be hosting its Semi-Annual Trout Derby both April 15 and April 16. $18, 5 p.m. at Dixon Lake, 1700 La Honda Dr, Escondido.

Encinitas Walking Tour

The Encinitas Historical Society is pleased to announce our next free guided outdoor Walking Tour of Historic Downtown Encinitas!. 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Apr. 15 at Encinitas Historical Society, 390 W F St, Encinitas.

CRC Annual Tea

A fundraiser to benefit our wraparound services that provide food, housing and counseling to those who are experiencing hunger, homelessness and hurt in our

community. $130, 1:30 p.m. at Fairbanks Ranch Country Club, 15200 San Dieguito Rd, Rancho Santa Fe.

DNA Interest Group

“Understanding the Ethnic Ancestry in your DNA Test” will be the topic presented by Richard Hill. Visit nsdcgs.org for the Zoom link. 1 to 2:30 p.m. Apr. 15 at Georgina Cole Library, 1250 Carlsbad Village Dr, Carlsbad.

Sheriff at the Park

Sheriff's vehicles, helicopter, games, Solana Beach fire department. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Apr. 15 at La Colonia Community Park, 715 Valley Ave, Solana Beach.

Mad Strange Presents

A DJ, four musical acts and several vendors in the theater lobby. $20, 8 p.m. at Oceanside Theatre Company, 217 N Coast Hwy, Oceanside.

Home improvement fair

The vendors range in a variety of home improvement services and products especially for mobile homes. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Apr. 15 at Rancho Calevero Mobile Home Park, 3570 Calevero Ln, Oceanside.

Spring Art & Wine Walk

The Art & Wine Walk will feature local and visiting artists, live music, light bites and wine. The event is free and open to the public. 3 to 7 p.m. Apr. 15 at The Forum Carlsbad, 1923 Calle Barcelona, Carlsbad.

Pinewood Derby Event

Pinewood car races, games, face painting, music, free snacks and antique cars. 12 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. Apr. 15 at The Shoppes at Carlsbad, 2525 El Camino Real, Carlsbad.

April 16

Victor Wooten

Victor Wooten, a fivetime Grammy Award-winning bass player and vocalist, performs with brothers Joseph, keyboards/vocals; Roy, percussion/vocals; and Regi, guitars/vocals. $38, 8 p.m. at

April 18

Open Air Yoga

Bring your own mat. The class is outside with limited shade, so please also bring a towel or padding and sunscreen. $24, 9 to 10 a.m. Apr. 18 at San Diego Botanic Garden, 300 Quail Gardens Dr, Encinitas.

Succulent demonstration

Solana Beach Friends of the Library will host a free hands-on demonstration on how to plant, fertilize, water and take cuttings of succulents, with Tina Zucker. 6 p.m. at Solana Beach Library, 157 Stevens Ave, Solana Beach.

April 19

Belly Up, 143 S Cedros Ave, Solana Beach.

A day with Rob Flax Workshop 1 (Fiddle) from 1 to 2 p.m, and Workshop 2 (Looping) from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Each workshop is $25. Concert is $20. All access pass is $70. 16 at Encinitas Library, 540 Cornish Dr, Encinitas.

Mix, Mingle, and Sip

Enjoy live music, wine and appetizers and opportunity drawings at Resounding Joy's Mix, Mingle, and Sip fundraiser. $25, 2 to 6 p.m. Apr. 16 at Koi Zen winery, 12225 World Trade Dr, San Diego.

Holocaust Remembrance

A video honoring and celebrating 70 years of survivors in San Diego and stories of survivors thriving and creating new lives. 1 p.m. at Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center, 4126 Executive Dr, La Jolla.

Belgian Waffle Ride

World-class cyclists are set to roll into North City as they prepare to compete in the European-inspired Belgian Waffle Ride. $250, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Apr. 16 at North City, 250 North City Dr, San Marcos.

North Coastal Art Gallery

Stop in Monthly, as the entire gallery changes out with new art for the enjoyment of the public. Something for everyone!. 3 to 5 p.m. Apr. 16 at North Coastal Art Gallery - COAL, 300 Carlsbad Village Dr, Carlsbad.

Art of chant

Strengthen your voice & spirit with guided vocal meditation and chants from around the world. $65, 7 p.m. at Online, 92024, Encinitas.

April 17

Operation Game On Operation Game On hosts the 15-inch Cup Challenge, a Driving Range Party. 1 to 4 p.m. Apr. 17 at Fairbanks Ranch Country Club, 15200 San Dieguito Rd, Rancho Santa Fe.

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The Breeders Alternative rock with The Breeders at the Belly Up. $45, 8 p.m. at Belly Up, 143 S Cedros Ave, Solana Beach.

Taste of Leucadia

Taste of Leucadia is back for its 10th year to fill your belly and quench your thirst.

$55, 5 to 8 p.m. Apr. 20 at Leucadia 101 Mainstreet Association, 466 N Coast Highway 101, Encinitas.

Earth Month Oceanside

Come out and join the Green Oceanside team for various Earth Month activities centered around sustainability and becoming better

environmental stewards. 5 to 9 p.m. Apr. 20 at Oceanside City Hall, 300 N Coast Hwy, Oceanside.

KOCT Fundraiser

Join Oceanside's Channel for a fun afternoon of food, drinks, raffle prizes, silent auction, tours of its Mobile Truck Studio and more. $50, 12 to 1:30 p.m. Apr. 20 at Texas Roadhouse, 2735 Vista Way, Oceanside.

SD Asian Film Festival Films highlighting immigrant, queer, South Asian stories, and a four-film tribute to Hong Kong icons. Through Apr. 27 at Ultrastar Cinemas, 7510 Hazard Center Dr, San Diego.

Kanekoa Slack Key 'Ohana Award-winning band Kanekoa is powered by electric ukuleles and driving rhythms. $22, 8 p.m. at Belly Up, 143 S Cedros Ave, Solana Beach.

Del Mar cleanup

Volunteers will meet on the Ocean View Deck of Del Mar Plaza and spread out throughout the downtown and beach areas to pick up trash. 3 to 5 p.m. Apr. 19 at Del Mar Village, Camino del Mar, Del Mar.

GOP Club of North County

Republican Club of North County welcomes Vista Mayor John Franklin and Oceanside City Councilmember Ryan Keim. $40, 11 a.m. at El Camino Country Club, 3202 Vista Way, Oceanside.

Yungblud: World Tour Yorkshire-born singer-songwriter. $45, 7 p.m. at The Sound at the Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd, Del Mar.

April 20

Cardiff School celebrates The Cardiff School District invites the community to attend an open house celebration of the new Cardiff School campus. 5:30 p.m. at Cardiff School, 1888 Mont-

THE SPAZMATICS play cover songs from the 1980s on April 14 at Belly Up. Courtesy photo