The Coast News, April 19, 2024

Quirk rebuked again

Councilman censured for ‘harassing’ conduct

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A new investigative report found that a Del Mar City Council member violated multiple guidelines and policies due to his conduct toward the city manager, city staff and contractors and violated the Brown Act by disclosing information from a closed-session meeting.

Councilmember

Dan Quirk was censured by his fellow council members in a 4-0 vote on Monday night after the council received an overview of the findings of the threemonth investigation by third-party workplace investigative firm Public Safety Consulting, Inc. The council agreed to initiate an investigation into Quirk’s conduct last August.

The investigation found that Quirk interfered with City Manager Ashley Jones’ ability to effectively do her job and violated the terms of her employment agreement. Quirk also directed city staff to take action that contradicted the City Council’s direction and pressured, harassed and made disparaging comments about city staff and consultants.

In a 206-page report, city staff members detailed how Quirk barraged them with excessive questions about ongoing projects, including utilities undergrounding, the Del Mar Riverpath, and San Dieguito Drive repairs.

This reportedly caused staff a great deal of stress and took hours of time to address, with the effort to respond to Quirk’s communications costing the city

THE MISSION San Luis Rey de Francia is a designated historical site located in Oceanside. Recently, the Oceanside City Council granted approval for the restoration of the mission’s 200-year-old lavandería site that once operated as the mission’s bathing and laundry site. At one time, aqueducts diverted water from the San Luis Rey River to the washing station, gardens and fields for irrigation. “It’s just an amazing archaeological and educational area,” said Gwyn Grimes, the mission’s executive director. Story on 16. Courtesy photo

Encinitas salutes CBS reporter

City of Encinitas and SDA alumni honor longtime CBS reporter Jeff Zevely, host of The Zevely Zone. 5

Man pleads guilty in triple fatal DUI crash

By City News Service

OCEANSIDE — An intoxicated driver who plowed a pickup truck into a family’s crowded car at an Oceanside intersection, killing a senior citizen and her two adult daughters and injuring three of their other relatives, pleaded guilty April 17 to charges that include gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated.

Mason Robert Fish, 24, was set to go to trial this week for the Feb.

5, 2019, crash that killed 74-year-old Rufina Arango Rodriguez and her daughters, 40-year-old Petra Arango and 56-year-old Eloina Arango.

Three other family members in the victims’ vehicle were injured, including Petra Arango’s then-13-year-old daughter.

Fish, who was 19 at the time, is expected to be sentenced in June to 15 years in state prison following Wednesday’s guilty pleas to all counts.

BORN AGAIN

More than 40 years since the California condor population dropped to a low of just 22 birds, the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance has welcomed the 250th California condor to hatch at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park.

Photo by Trent Townsend

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Olivenhain trail gets new fencing

By Samantha Nelson ENCINITAS —

The Encinitas City Council recently approved installing nearly 1,200 feet of new fencing along Rancho Santa Fe Road to provide a safety buffer between the road and pedestrians on the multi-use Olivenhain trail.

The portion of new fencing between Lone Jack Road and 13th Street will be the first segment of the full Olivenhain Trail Enhancements Project, which will install fencing along Rancho Santa Fe, from Lone Jack to Olivenhain Pioneer Elementary School.

The Olivenhain trail system is well-trafficked by schoolchildren, equestrians, walkers and bikers who live in the neighborhood.

In January 2023, the city received a $150,000 grant from the California Parks and Recreation Department to pay for the new fencing.

City staff presented design plans for the Olivenhain Trail Enhancements Project to the City Council in December, which included a recommendation to install post and rope fencing.

The council returned the project to staff, asking them to present the designs to the Olivenhain Town Council and Encinitas Trails Coalition for their opinions before granting final approval.

During the council's April 10 meeting, city staff heard from members of the town council and the trails coalition regarding the potential fencing types on Rancho Santa Fe Road.

Most people preferred a composite fence over the staff-recommended post and rope fence.

According to staff, posts and ropes are popping up in cities like San Marcos and Poway and are considered safer.

Posts and ropes are also cheaper, at $63.05 per foot, than composite material, which is $154.58 per foot.

Councilmember

Bruce Ehlers said that composite fencing has a higher initial cost.

However, the material lasts longer than organic wooden poles and rope, so it would be a better longterm option.

Many also favored composite, lodgepole-style fencing over the post-andrope option because it would complement the already existing fencing throughout Olivenhain.

The City Council ultimately approved the use of composite fencing as the material.

Ehlers said composite fencing will suit the community’s “equestrian nature.”

According to staff, the new segment of fencing would have been able to stretch 1,872 feet — to 13th Street — with post and rope.

Hwever, because the cost of composite fencing is greater, the city can only afford to reach just over half that distance at 1,192 feet.

Ehlers said the community would prefer a shorter segment with composite fencing, noting that the new segment would still help pedestrians feel protected.

“It covers the curve where you feel the most exposed,” he said.

Now that the City Council has given its final approval, city staff can begin advertising bids for construction contractors to take on the project.

Carlsbad rejects new cell tower

Residents resist plans for structure at Poinsettia Park

By Laura Place CARLSBAD — The

Carlsbad City Council has opted not to negotiate with AT&T for a proposed cell tower at Poinsettia Park, following pushback from residents in the surrounding area who appealed the project’s previous approval.

AT&T has proposed replacing an existing light pole at the park’s southern parking lot with a wireless communications facility (WCF) on a new, 78-foottall pole topped with six-panel antennas within an 8-foot fenced area. The telecommunications company said the tower would fill a significant coverage gap for AT&T customers in this area.

Residents in The Cove and Mariner’s Pointe communities appealed the Carlsbad Planning Commission’s Jan. 17 approval of the project, noting that it is directly adjacent to homes and alleging that the decision was based on faulty information and insufficient study of other potential locations.

Over 300 residents signed a petition in opposition.

After a lengthy discussion on Tuesday night featuring over a dozen public speakers opposing the tower at Poinsettia, the City Council voted unanimously not to negotiate with AT&T for Poinsettia Park, essentially rejecting the application.

The council also voted 4-1 to reject the appeal itself, with council members noting that they are limited in what criteria they can consider for approving an appeal. Mayor Keith Blackburn said he did not believe that the Planning Commission erred in its judgment, and so he would not uphold the appeal.

Council members briefly considered sending the item back to the Planning Commission for more “evidentiary research” but ultimately decided just to put the matter to rest.

“I think both parties need resolution today,” Blackburn said.

With the appeal now resolved and the Poinsettia Park location denied, City Planner Eric Lardy said AT&T would need to submit a new application for a WCF if they chose to do so.

Deputy Mayor Priya Bhat-Patel also directed

staff to bring back recommendations for updating Policy 64, which governs wireless communications facilities in the city. This was also approved unanimously.

Resident concerns

Carlsbad residents living near Poinsettia Park argued that the facility would be a visual blight — even with the equipment on the pole tucked within a cylindrical shield — and pushed for AT&T to either move it to a new location or use a small cell option, which provides coverage via smaller pieces of equipment rather than a large macrocell like a tower.

They also alleged that city staff misinterpreted the city’s Policy 64, which lists preferred and non-preferred areas for WCFs. The policy lists parks and community facilities as preferred locations but residential areas as discouraged locations, and discourages visibility in public areas.

Resident Nora George, who represented the residents in the appeal, said AT&T and their consultant MD7 did not properly inform the Planning Commission about alternative locations, such as the Encina Wastewater Authority site or the fire station near Poinsettia Park.

“The Planning Commission was ill-informed and deliberately misled into believing Poinsetta Park is the only alternative, the only option for a [WCF] in our neighborhood,” George said.

Tara Carmichael of MD7 told the council they were in discussion with the Encina Wastewater Authority about placing a WCF on their property for about a year but that the site was ultimately deter-

mined to be unsuitable because it was just outside the needed coverage area.

MD7 said the fire station was also considered, but it would have required the removal of parking spaces, which disqualified the option.

Residents also noted that if the city says yes to an AT&T tower at Poinsettia, that inhibits their ability to say no to proposals from other carriers for the same site.

Frank Sung of Mariner’s Pointe said this has already happened at Cala-

vera Park.

“If you don’t say no to this one, you will end up with a cell farm, tree farm, just like Calavera Hills park, and we don’t want that,” Sung said.

City staff confirmed Tuesday that they had received an application from Verizon to also construct a WCF at Poinsettia, pending the outcome of the AT&T discussion.

Councilmember Teresa Acosta asked AT&T how many small cells they think would be needed to provide the same tower coverage, but representatives said the number can vary.

“It’s hard, because I think it would really help us make a good decision here if we knew that,” Acosta said.

Councilmember Carolyn Luna said she would like the city to have a more standardized approach to WCFs in the future.

“It looks like maybe we have a lack of consistency in how we’re implementing our policies, and going forward, I hope we would be more consistent, if we allow it somewhere but don’t allow it somewhere else or don’t want to extend the lease, I think we should be more standardized,” Luna said.

ENCINITAS AGREED to install nearly 1,200 feet of new trail fencing along Rancho Santa Fe Road heading north from Lone Jack Road. Photo by Samantha Nelson

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f we ever choose a new federal holiday, I hope it’s April 19, which is very much worth celebrating. Not only would it inspire more appreciation for the courage of our founders, but it could also inform debate about the scope of the Second Amendment.

We think of our nation being “born” on July 4, 1776, with the Declaration of Independence.

Extending that same carnal metaphor, the date of our nation’s conception would be April 19, 1775, preceded by years of foreplay leading up to the event.

After the British defeated France in North America, Parliament was left to govern the Colonies, keep them loyal to the Crown, and figure out how to pay for the task. They pursued some heavy-handed solutions, restricting freedoms, imposing onerous policies, and using violence to suppress dissent.

which provoked a harsh reaction from Parliament, was known as the Intolerable Acts.

Much of this turmoil occurred in Massachusetts, but opposition arose elsewhere in the Colonies. Leaders in Virginia, Pennsylvania, and elsewhere were aware of events in the North. By late 1774, Patriots from all 13 Colonies met in Philadelphia in the Continental Congress to develop a plan to present their grievances to the King. That didn’t go well and led to an even harsher regimen imposed by the British Army in Boston and elsewhere.

The period of “foreplay” was coming to an end. The Patriots were excited, feelings were hot, and their po-

For years, one word was pretty much all Californians heard from political leaders about solving the state’s housing problem: Density.

Density not proving a housing solution california focus

Now it’s time to ask how that’s working out. Answer: not so well. For one example, as state legislators and Gov. Gavin Newsom promoted density over the last five years, they passed law after law to make pulling a building permit easier than ever in virtually all corners of California. Despite this, building permits are down.

Overall, California issued just 111,221 new permits last year, a 6% drop from 2022. This included an 8% reduction in permits to build single-family homes. Even the highest-priced areas found builders applying for fewer permits than previously.

factor. Much has been reported about insurance industry reluctance to write new or renewed policies for homes in known or potential wildfire areas. Even when homeowners invest heavily in “hardening” their properties with fireproof siding, roofs and other measures, insurers remain leery. That’s one reason consumer groups are now pushing for a law forcing insurers to cover such homes.

Between the end of the war with France in 1763 and the Declaration of Independence, the Colonies experienced increasing turmoil. This ferment eventually led to a revolution. I doubt that students in school today learn much about that era, but Americans of a certain age did: The Royal Proclamation of 1763 forbidding settlement west of the Appalachians (enterprising folks like Daniel Boone ignored that one).

The Stamp Act, the Sugar Act, the Quartering Act, and the Townshend Acts (“No taxation without representation”). The Boston Massacre (galvanizing new leaders, like Samuel Adams, Paul Revere, John Hancock, Henry Knox, and John Adams). The Boston Tea Party,

sition hardened. The stage was set for an explosion. The “conception” of the American nation would soon be at hand.

Based on intelligence purportedly provided by the wife of British General Gage, the Patriots learned of the Army’s plan to march on Concord to seize the colonial stores of gunpowder kept in that outlying village.

Once the intelligence was confirmed (“One if by land, two if by sea”), Paul Revere undertook his “Midnight Ride,” and word went out. The “Minutemen” came with their rifles from far and wide, assembling first at Lexington on the road to Concord.

At sunrise on April 19, 1775, the first shots of the Revolution were fired (“The shot heard round the world”), beginning the rebellion that led to the even-

tual success of the American Revolution.

The battle moved from Lexington to Concord. By late morning, it was clear that the Redcoats were having a bad day, causing a retreat to Boston under fire from the militia throughout the day.

It was a seminal day in our history, leading to the birth of the Nation and contributing to the Founders’ intention to include the Second Amendment in our Bill of Rights.

The very moment of the United States conception was fraught with an attempt to seize the people’s arms and deny them the ability to oppose a tyrannical government that had repeatedly demonstrated its willing-

At sunrise on April 19, 1775, the first shots of the Revolution were fired, beginning the rebellion that led to the eventual success of the American Revolution. from the cheap seats

ness to use violence to suppress them.

On that day and throughout the Revolution, the Americans, though outnumbered, had superior weapons (rifled long guns) and skills.

The Redcoats carried the “Brown Bess,” a smoothbore musket that was much less accurate. Keep this in mind the next time someone tells you Americans have no need for “military-grade” rifles.

Next year, 2025, April 19 will be the 250th anniversary of the Battle of Lexington and Concord. We should mark it as an important day in our history.

The events of that day are already commemorated in six states as Patriots’ Day. I hope someday, all Americans will celebrate the day together and use the occasion as a teaching moment.

So Newsom and the Legislature should now know they can legislate to promote density all they like, but unless enough developers respond, those new laws won’t accomplish much.

The San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley metro area, known for ultra-high housing prices, saw permitting plummet by 32% last year, even more than the 6 % to 12.3 % drop in permits among the many cities within the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim metro market.

Medium-sized metros suffered permit losses, too, dropping 17.8% in Oxnard-Ventura and a skyhigh 43% in the Stockton area. Smaller areas like Napa-Sonoma and Santa Maria-Santa Barbara were also down. These numbers come from Point2, a national real estate research firm that analyzed 2023 information from 384 cities in every state.

Plainly, density isn’t working. One reason is that owners of commercial buildings, mostly real estate investment trusts, are reluctant to convert buildings with rent-producing potential into condominiums and apartments, despite continuing high vacancy rates as white collar workers still resist returning to offices. Conversions would produce plenty of one-shot income, but not the long-term cash stream brought by high rents.

A key result has been the worsening of the state’s longtime housing shortage, which ought to be driving prices up, but has not yet on a large scale. If rents — and profits — rise sharply, permitting might rise commensurately, but rents are already so high that new buildings suffer high vacancy rates and few takers.

This translates to lower-than-expected profits for builders, who react by moving forward more slowly than before.

Insurance is another

Then there’s density itself as an insurance problem. The San Francisco Chronicle recently profiled homeowners whose policies are being canceled due to excess neighborhood density. One affected area is the trendy Noe Valley area of San Francisco, where classic Victorian-style homes have sat cheek-by-jowl for decades, with no great insurance problems.

Suddenly, some homeowners there are getting cancellation letters from companies like Liberty Mutual Insurance claiming homes are “located in a region where the dwellings are…too densely concentrated for us to provide coverage.”

Nothing much has changed in Noe Valley, dense for more than a century, except the addition of a relative few ADUs, additional dwelling units or “granny flats” allowed by a recent state law to be built with almost no veto power for cities.

These small units make up one of the most significant recent additions to the state’s housing stock. But now insurers say they are worried fires could spread quickly among dense wooden structures in a few neighborhoods. High rebuilding costs are another reason some insurers are pulling out of such areas.

So housing density is no panacea after all. It may potentially help relieve the pressure for new units in some places, but not if insurance companies won’t write or renew policies. Which means Newsom and allies like Democratic state Sen. Scott Wiener of San Francisco, long the state’s leading density advocate, might have to come up with a different tactic.

Perhaps it’s time now to incentivize office building conversions, the surest and quickest way to create new housing with minimal environmental effects and a far faster timetable than constructing new buildings.

Encinitas, SDA alumni honor local CBS reporter

By Jordan P. Ingram

ENCINITAS — After three decades of highlighting the accomplishments of others, local CBS 8 reporter Jeff Zevely, host of The Zevely Zone, recently found himself in the spotlight in his hometown of Encinitas.

This month, the Encinitas City Council and the San Dieguito Academy Alumni Association honored Zevely’s legacy of journalistic storytelling, volleyball championships and philanthropic contributions with a proclamation and induction into the San Dieguito Hall of Fame.

“I consider it the greatest honor of my life,” Zevely told The Coast News. “It’s a little awkward. I’ve spent 30 years telling stories about other people, so for the story to be about me, it felt really strange. I was a little embarrassed by the attention. Then I decided to be all-in.”

Zevely was named to the San Dieguito Alumni Association Hall of Fame, becoming just the seventh inductee in the school’s history and finding himself in rarefied air alongside some remarkable figures in Encinitas and Mustang history.

Past inductees include John Fairchild, believed to be the first San Diego County resident to sign an NBA contract; Merna Brown, or Sri Mrinalini Mata, former president of the Self-Realization Fellowship; NFL kicker Tom Dempsey, who made a record-setting 63-

yard game-winning field goal in 1970; female surfing pioneer Linda Benson, who won several US championships and was inducted into the Surfing Hall of Fame in 1992; musician Chris Hillman, a member of the Byrds and Flying Burrito Brothers, among other bands, and a member of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame; and

brothers Jon and Tim Foreman, founding members of the rock band Switchfoot and organizers of the annual Bro-Am benefit concert at Moonlight Beach.

However, Zevely said he remains humbled by the experience.

“My wife has also reminded me that even though I’m a hall of famer, I

still have to wash the dishes and mow the lawn,” Zevely said.

Leucadia vibes

In 1976, Zevely’s family moved from Lemon Grove to a place on Sidonia Street in Leucadia, marking the beginning of a new chapter filled with adventures in surfing, skateboarding, vol-

leyball and an introduction to broadcast journalism.

A typical Encinitas teen in the ‘70s, Zevely frequented the once-popular Sub Palace for sandwiches and Karina’s for tacos, soaking in the coastal lifestyle and taking advantage of the nearby waves at Beacon’s Beach.

“Growing up in Leuca-

dia in the ‘70s, my parents gave me the freedom to explore our beaches and flower fields with my friends,” Zevely said. “I think that cultivated independence and a natural curiosity that helped me become a reporter and storyteller.”

In high school, Zevely quickly became a standout volleyball player but always found time to surf. One year, Zevely said he took a PE class that consisted of two-hour daily surf sessions at Cardiff Reef before school.

“Can you tell me another school in America that allowed their kids to go out and surf in the Pacific Ocean for two hours? That’s classic Encinitas,” Zevely said.

On the volleyball court, Zevely excelled as a setter, helping guide the Mustangs to back-to-back county championships in 1987 and ‘88. The school’s championship banners are still hanging in the gym today.

‘Life-changing’

Reflecting on his 30year career in journalism, Zevely acknowledges the importance of storytelling, a passion instilled in him by his mother, a librarian who drove the famous bookmobile around the county, reading stories to children.

Zevely’s success in journalism is also forged in his sense of adventure, instilled

LONGTIME JOURNALIST Jeff Zevely, host of local CBS affiliate’s The Zevely Zone, was recently honored for his contributions to journalism and the community with a mayoral proclamation and induction into the San Dieguito Hall of Fame. Zevely, who grew up in Leucadia, has spent the last 30 years shinig a light on others. Courtesy photos/Jeff Zevely

JEFF ZEVELY lives in San Marcos with his wife, Heather, and their daughters, Brianne and Addison. Courtesy photo/Jeff Zevely

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Vista launches e-bike trainings

By Laura Place VISTA

— An e-bike safety training and rebate program is set to launch within the city of Vista next month, providing increased opportunities for residents to learn safe riding skills and receive funds to cover the cost of a bike.

The program is funded by $100,000 in cannabis tax revenue that the Vista City Council agreed to set aside last fall.

City staff presented the details of the program last week, explaining that it will be implemented in May to coincide with National Bike Month.

At an April 9 meeting, members of the City Council said the rising number of e-bikes as well as e-bike accidents in the county are what spurred the need for the program. Mayor John Franklin expressed concerns, especially to younger riders.

“This is something that I’ve been calling for after seeing, unfortunately, the deaths of young people in our neighboring communities. I’m thankful to God that we haven’t had any young people who have yet been killed in our city, but with the increase in the prevalence of these e-bikes, we have a lot of concerns ahead of us for young riders,” Franklin said.

The city will partner with the San Diego County Bike Coalition to provide two safety trainings: one virtual training covering the basics and a 3-hour in-person training course with a hands-on curriculum regarding e-bike operation and safety.

Training attendees who also provide proof of an e-bike purchase will have the opportunity to apply for a rebate, with a redemption limit of $450 per household.

Attendees of the virtual session would qualify for a $50 rebate.

Attendees to the handson session are eligible to receive rebates of $100 if they purchased their e-bike online, $200 if purchased from a North County business, $300 if purchased from a City of Vista licensed business, and $400 for any of the aforementioned places of purchase if they meet low-income criteria.

Helmets will also be distributed as part of the program.

City staff said this pro-

gram is unique in its offering of rebates along with safety training.

“This is great. I’m not aware of any other cities along the 78 corridor that are doing something like this,” said Councilmember Corinna Contreras. The city is really taking the initiative not only to ensure that folks are well trained for e-bike safety in the community but also to provide folks who can’t afford a new e-bike with a pretty significant discount.”

The trainings offered through the city’s partnership with the bike coalition is distinct from those the Vista Unified School District already provides.

The school district requires all students who ride bikes or e-bikes to school to obtain a permit, first by participating in safety training and then passing a quiz.

Family Bike Education Nights — in-person safety training options for students — include presentations from the San Diego County Bike Coalition, the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department, the Oceanside Police Department, Scripps Hospital and Palomar Health.

Members of the Vista City Council said they would like to see more bike safety training available for youth in the city. Franklin also expressed concerns about how the city would publicize the program, stating that he did not want the city to spend money on a program that did not get used.

The City Council also directed staff to start the process of creating a graffiti abatement program to address the increasing issue of graffiti in the city.

The council discussed various methods for decreasing graffiti and beautifying the city, including creating more public art and murals in public spaces and more resources for the city’s graffiti abatement team.

Councilmember Joe Green also mentioned the possibility of creating a community graffiti wall, where residents can graffiti whatever they want instead of putting it elsewhere. Other council members said they would not support this, noting free speech issues.

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Carlsbad OKs Lego Galaxy plans

Legoland to build new space-theme area within park

By Samantha Nelson CARLSBAD

— The Carlsbad City Council unanimously approved a site development plan and coastal development permit on April 9 for Legoland California to build a new spacethemed attraction.

The new attraction, “Lego Galaxy,” will replace the park’s existing Driving School and Junior Driv-

Train kills pedestrian in Encinitas

From staff and wire reports

ENCINITAS — A passenger train fatally struck a pedestrian April 10 near Moonlight Beach, authorities reported.

The Coaster train hit the person near the intersection of Encinitas Boulevard and North Coast Highway 101 shortly before 8:30 a.m., according to the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department.

The victim, whose identity was not immediately available, was pronounced dead a short time later at a hospital, Lt. Mike Davis said.

The death marks the region’s 11th train fatality this year and one of several in Encinitas. On Jan. 13, a freight train fatally struck Cade Joseph Wood, 18, near Vulcan Avenue and D Street. The following month, a woman was struck and killed by a Coaster train near the intersection of Chesterfield Drive and San Elijo Avenue.

ing School with an indoor “galactic exploration” roller coaster, a spinning ride featuring four rotating gondolas at each end and three cantilevered arms that go up and down, retail space, and a children’s spacethemed play area — all inside a 32,319-square-foot, 43-foot-tall, manufactured steel building.

Park developers had to request the City Council’s approval because the Carlsbad Ranch Specific Plan mandates that any proposed structure over 35 feet must do so first.

The current and pro-

posed attractions are on 2.38 acres in the inner portion of the park and won’t be easily visible from outside the park borders, the staff report noted.

The project previously received the Planning Commission’s unanimous blessing to go ahead.

“When Legoland came to Carlsbad, there was a huge outcry of people concerned it was going to ruin the city,” said Mayor Keith Blackburn. “I think they have proven themselves to be a great neighbor.”

Going forward, Legoland must submit applica-

tions to the city for review of grading and building permits. Construction is anticipated to begin in the fall.

It’s been a big year for the resort and theme park in the heart of North County.

Last month, Legoland unveiled “Dino Valley,” a new dinosaur-themed land featuring a Duplo Little Dino Trail, Explorer River Quest, Coastersaurus and Interactive Dino Area.

Legoland was also recently named Best Place to Work at the 2024 Carlsbad Business Achievement and Distinction Awards hosted by the Carlsbad Chamber.

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Enterprise also prides itself in giving back.

“We participate, donate, and help in many local charities such as Nature Unplugged, Gift of Adoption, Breast Cancer Angels, the Encinitas Community Resource Center, La Colo-

“We also offer Enterprise University which includes business development classes taught by professionals for specific services such as HR, accounting, hiring, sales, and LinkedIn profile enrichment. They’re free to anyone — you don’t have to be a client of ours — they are available on demand or live during Fall and Spring semesters.”

“Supporting local chambers allows us to support small businesses and with our success comes their success. I want to be as impactful as I can by joining Chamber committees, volunteering at events, supporting our local member businesses and doing what I can to make a difference.”

His perfect day in Encinitas?

Chris also is one of the newest board members of the Encinitas Chamber of

“Camp at San Elijo Campground, surf in the morning, hop on my bike, go grab breakfast at Seaside Market. In the afternoon ride up the coast to Fish Shop 101 and have a couple tacos and beers. Surf in the evening and finish the night with dinner at Bier Garden and a night cap at Captain Keno’s. And somewhere in between get a nap in.”

CHRIS RAMOS, assistant vice president at Enterprise Bank & Trust. Courtesy photo

A RENDERING of the new Legoland space-themed attraction that will replace the theme park’s Driving School

Junior Driving School attractions. Courtesy photo/KSWB Design

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City Hall Hours: Monday through Thursday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM and every other Friday (4/19, 5/3, etc.) 8:00 AM TO 4:00 PM (Closed 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM)

NOTICE OF PENDING ACTION ON ADMINISTRATIVE APPLICATIONS AND COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMITS

1. PROJECT NAME: Lando Family Detached Accessory Dwelling Unit; CASE NUMBER: CDPNF-006305-2023; FILING DATE: June 2, 2023; APPLICANT: Julia Lando; LOCATION: 1110 Crest Drive (APN: 259-261-58); PROJECT DESCRIPTION: A Coastal Development Permit for the construction of a new 562-square foot detached accessory dwelling unit; ZONING/OVERLAY: The project site is located within the Residential 3 (R-3) Zone and the Coastal Overlay Zone; ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS: The project is exempt from further environmental review pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15303, which exempts the construction of a new accessory dwelling unit.

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

2. PROJECT NAME: Joanna and Dave Fox ADU; CASE NUMBER: CDPNF-006718-2023; FILING DATE: October 20, 2023; APPLICANT: Aaron

Borja; LOCATION: 306 La Veta Ave (APN: 256-293-18); PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Coastal Development Permit to allow the construction of a 1,200-square foot detached accessory dwelling unit; ZONING/OVERLAY: The project site is located within the Residential Single Family 11 (RS-11) Zone and the Coastal Overlay Zone; ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS: The project has been determined to be exempt from environmental review pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15301(a) which exempts the construction of a second (accessory) dwelling unit in a residential zone.

STAFF CONTACT: Hoger Saleh, Assistant Planner: (760) 633-2714 or hsaleh@ encinitasca.gov

3. PROJECT NAME: Enge Accessory Dwelling Unit; CASE NUMBER: CDPNF-006891-2024; FILING DATE: December 20, 2023; APPLICANT: Brian Enge; LOCATION: 435 Bach St (APN: 260-651-18); PROJECT DESCRIPTION: A Coastal Development Permit for the construction of a new 982-square foot detached accessory dwelling unit; ZONING/OVERLAY: The project site is located within the Residential 3 (R-3) Zone, Special Study Overlay Zone, Cultural/ Natural Resources Overlay Zone, Scenic/Visual Corridor Overlay Zone, and the Coastal Overlay Zone; ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS: The project is exempt from further environmental review pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15303, which exempts the construction of a new accessory dwelling unit.

STAFF CONTACT: Reb Batzel, Associate Planner: (760) 943-2233 or rbatzel@ encinitasca.gov

PRIOR TO 5:00 PM ON MONDAY, APRIL 29, 2024, ANY INTERESTED PERSON MAY REVIEW THE APPLICATIONS AND PRESENT TESTIMONY, ORALLY OR IN WRITING, TO THE DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT. WRITTEN TESTIMONY IS PREFERRED IN ORDER TO HAVE A RECORD OF THE COMMENTS RECEIVED.

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

The above item are located within the Coastal Zone and require the issuance of a regular Coastal Development Permit. The action of the Development Services Director on the above items 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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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. The following statements; NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS and NOTICE TO PROPERTY

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

NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, bene ciary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (844)477-7869 or visit this Internet Website www. stoxposting.com, using the le number assigned to this case 201-019644. 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 (844)477-7869, or visit this internet website www. stoxposting.com, using the le number assigned to this case 201-019644 to nd the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. Date: 4/16/2024 PLM LOAN

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.

appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 8/17/2011 as Instrument No. 2011-0421676 the subject Deed of Trust was modi ed by Loan Modi cation recorded on 10/9/2017 as Instrument 2017-0464758 of O cial Records in the o ce of the County Recorder of San Diego County, State of CALIFORNIA executed by: DEAN T. OMATSU, A SINGLE MAN WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, SAVINGS ASSOCIATION, OR SAVINGS

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 Web site WWW. AUCTION.COM, using the le number assigned to this case 119602-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be re ected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale.

NOTICE TO TENANT:

E ective January 1, 2021, you may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call (855) 313-3319, or visit this internet website www. clearreconcorp.com, using the le number assigned to this case 119602-CA to nd the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. FOR SALES INFORMATION: (800) 2802832

FOR CASH (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States, by Cash, a Cashier’s check drawn by a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank speci ed in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state). At: The entrance to the East County Regional Center by statue, 250 E. Main Street, El Cajon, CA 92020, all right, title and interest conveyed to and

165-361-07-01; 165-361-07-02; 165-361-07-03; 165-361-0704; 165-361-07-05; 165-36107-06; 165-361-07-07; 165361-07-08; 165-361-07-09; 165-361-07-11; 165-361-07-12; 165-361-07-16; 165-361-07-17; 165-361-07-18; 165-361-07-20; 165-361-07-21; 165-361-07-22; 165-361-07-23; 165-361-07-24; 165-361-07-26; 165-361-07-28; 165-361-07-29; 165-361-07-30; 165-361-07-31; 165-361-07-32; 165-361-07-33; 165-361-07-34; 165-361-07-38; 165-361-07-39; 165-361-07-40; 165-361-07-41; 165-361-07-42; 165-361-07-43; 165-361-07-44; 165-361-07-45; 165-361-07-46; 165-361-07-47; 165-361-07-48; 165-361-07-49; 165-361-07-50; 165-361-07-51;

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Guajome Park Academy will receive sealed bids for the following public works project: Bid #02-24 Playground Project, up to, but no later than 2:00 pm, May 1st, 2024. Bids received by the Bid Deadline shall be opened and publicly read aloud at the prescribed date and time. Bids shall be received in the Conference Room, Building 1 2nd Floor, of Guajome Park Academy; 2000 N Santa Fe Ave, Vista CA. Each bid must conform and shall be responsive to these Contract Documents and all plans, speci cations and other Contract Documents prepared by Guajome Park Academy. Each bid must conform and be responsive to the contract documents, copies of which will be available on 4/17, 2024 and may be obtained by contacting Luis Llamas (Plant Manager) at llamaslu@ guajome.net or 760-631-8500. A mandatory pre-bid meeting will be held on April 24th, 2024 at 2:00 PM. Failure to attend will be considered non-responsive and any bids submitted will be rejected. No bid may be withdrawn for a period of sixty (60) days after the date set for the opening of bids. Each bidder must be a licensed contractor pursuant to the Business and Professions Code and must possess a Class B—General Contractor and must maintain the license throughout the duration of the contract. Each bid must be accompanied by the bidder’s security in an amount of not less than ten per cent (10%) of the amount bid as set forth in the Information to Bidders. The successful bidder will be required to furnish the District with a Performance Bond equal to 100% of the successful bid, and a Payment Bond equal to 100% of the successful bid, prior to execution of the contract. All bonds are to be secured from a surety company that meets all of the State of California bonding requirements, as de ned in Code of Civil Procedure Section 995.120, and is authorized by the State of California. The successful bidder and all subcontractors will be required to comply with the prevailing wage provisions of the California Labor Code and the prevailing wage rate determinations of the Department of Industrial Relations. It shall be mandatory upon the successful bidder and all subcontractors to comply with all Labor Code provisions, which include but are not limited to prevailing wages, employment of apprentices, hours of labor and Department of Contractors and Subcontractors. Guajome Park Academy reserves the right to reject any or all bids and/or waive any irregularities or informalities in any bid or in the bid process. The District shall award the Contract for the Project to the bidder submitting the lowest bid as determined from the base bid alone, and who is deemed responsible by the Guajome Park Academy.

General Description of Scope of Work

This project includes transforming the middle basketball court on the NW side of campus into a full playground. The land needs to be prepared in order to lay poured in place rubber surfacing on to. This needs to be done in adherence to all school and playground safety guidelines. Please ensure all playground equipment use zones are followed for each installed structure. The poured in place must have a critical fall height of 8’ (~3.5” poured in place). The adjacent slope must be excavated and angled properly to accept a slide structure.

The work consists of the following elements:

Excavation work, grading of hill to accept slide at safe angle and leveling of area, concrete work, demo work, purchase and installation of playground equipment (Playworld Mighty decent slide, Playworld Unity Web Med, and Playworld Vaquero), Installation of poured in place rubber surfacing to a critical fall height of 8’ (customer chooses color option), clean up and meet all necessary building and safety codes as it pertains to playground safety guidelines.

regularly for information updates and Proposal clari cations, as well as any addenda. To submit a proposal, a bidder must register as a vendor (planholder) and download the contract documents from the City of Encinitas Website at http://www.encinitasca.gov/bids. Proposals must be submitted electronically no later than 2:00 p.m. on Friday, April 19, 2024 via the PlanetBids website. 04/12/2024, 04/19/2024 CN 28762 NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS CALLING FOR BIDS

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CARRY ELECTRONIC SIGNALS; TELEPHONE SYSTEMS AND EQUIPMENT; ELEVATORS AND RELATED MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT; FIRE DETECTION, PREVENTION AND EXTINGUISHING SYSTEMS AND APPARATUS; SECURITY AND ACCESS CONTROL SYSTEMS AND APPARATUS; PLUMBING SYSTEMS; WATER HEATERS, RANGES, STOVES, MICROWAVE OVENS, REFRIGERATORS, DISHWASHERS, GARBAGE DISPOSERS, WASHERS, DRYERS, AND OTHER APPLIANCES; LIGHT FIXTURES, AWNINGS, STORM WINDOWS, AND STORM DOORS; PICTURES, SCREENS, BLINDS, SHADES, CURTAINS, AND CURTAIN RODS; MIRRORS, CABINETS, PANELING, RUGS, AND FLOOR AND WALL COVERINGS; FENCES, TREES, AND PLANTS; SWIMMING POOLS; EXERCISE EQUIPMENT; SUPPLIES; TOOLS; BOOKS AND RECORDS (WHETHER IN WRITTEN OR ELECTRONIC FORM); WEBSITES, URLS, BLOGS, AND SOCIAL NETWORK PAGES; COMPUTER EQUIPMENT (HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE); AND OTHER TANGIBLE PERSONAL PROPERTY WHICH IS USED NOW IN IN THE FUTURE IN CONNECTION WITH THE OWNERSHIP, MANAGEMENT, OR OPERATION OF THE LAND OR THE IMPROVEMENTS OR ARE LOCATED ON THE LAND OR IN THE IMPROVEMENTS. ALSO, ALL OF BORROWER’S PRESENT AND HEREAFTER ACQUIRED RIGHT, TITLE AND INTEREST IN ALL GOODS, ACCOUNTS, CHOSES OF ACTION, CHATTEL PAPER, DOCUMENTS, GENERAL INTANGIBLES (INCLUDING SOFTWARE), PAYMENT INTANGIBLES, INSTRUMENTS, INVESTMENT PROPERTY, LETTER OF CREDIT RIGHTS, SUPPORTING OBLIGATIONS, COMPUTER INFORMATION, SOURCE CODES, OBJECT CODES, RECORDS AND DATA, ALL TELEPHONE NUMBERS OR LISTINGS, CLAIMS (INCLUDING CLAIMS FOR INDEMNITY OR BREACH OF WARRANTY), DEPOSIT ACCOUNTS AND OTHER PROPERTY OR ASSETS OF ANY KIND OR NATURE RELATED TO THE LAND OR THE IMPROVEMENTS NOW OR IN THE FUTURE, INCLUDING OPERATING AGREEMENTS, SURVEYS, PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND CONTRACTS FOR ARCHITECTURAL, ENGINEERING AND CONSTRUCTION SERVICES RELATING TO THE LAND OR THE IMPROVEMENTS, AND ALL OTHER INTANGIBLE PROPERTY AND RIGHTS RELATING TO THE OPERATION OF, OR USED IN CONNECTION WITH, THE LAND OR THE IMPROVEMENTS, INCLUDING ALL GOVERNMENTAL PERMITS RELATING TO ANY ACTIVITIES ON THE LAND. SAID PERSONAL PROPERTY COLLATERAL IS RELATIVE TO THAT PERSONAL PROPERTY AS IT APPLIES TO

CONTAINED WITHIN AND ASSOCIATED WITH

BEING SOLD AND ONLY

No warranty is made that any or all of the personal property still exists or is available for the successful bidder and no warranty is made as to the condition of any of the personal property, which shall be sold “as is” “where is”. The bene ciary under the 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 here 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, bene ciary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (844)477-7869 or visit this Internet Website www. stoxposting.com, using the le number assigned to this case 631-019556. 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 (844)477-7869, or visit this internet website www. stoxposting.com, using the le number assigned to this case 631-019556 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. 4/5/2024 PLM LOAN MANAGEMENT SERVICES, INC., as Trustee Phone: (408) 370-4030 5446 Thornwood Drive, 2nd Floor San Jose, CA 95123 Elizabeth Godbey, Vice President STOX 944348_631019556 04/12/2024, 04/19/2024, 04/26/2024 CN 28768

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S.

ACTION

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

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 23-30290-JP-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 23-30290-JP-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

auctions taking place on or after January 1, 2021, through December 31, 2025,

later extended.

04/05/2024 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 Connie Hernandez, Trustee Sales Representative A-4814314 04/12/2024, 04/19/2024, 04/26/2024 CN 28767

T.S. No. 114272-CA APN: 223410-03-00 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 12/13/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER On 5/6/2024 at 10:30 AM, CLEAR RECON CORP, as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 12/30/2005 as Instrument No. 2005-1121086 of O cial Records in the o ce of the County Recorder of San Diego County, State of CALIFORNIA executed by: BOBBIE G GRACE AND BETTY C GRACE HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, SAVINGS ASSOCIATION, OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE; AT THE MAIN ENTRANCE TO THE EAST COUNTY REGIONAL CENTER BY STATUE, 250 E. MAIN STREET, EL CAJON, CA 92020 all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: PARCEL 1: LOT 3, OF CITY OF SAN MARCOS TRACT NO. 400, UNIT NO. 6, IN THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, ACCORDING TO MAP THEREOF NO. 13937, FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAN DIEGO COUNTY, FEBRUARY 17, 2000. EXCEPTING AND RESERVING THEREFROM, EASEMENTS FOR MAINTENANCE, ENCROACHMENT, SUPPORT, REPAIR, DRAINAGE AND ALL OTHER PURPOSES AS DESCRIBED IN THE DECLARATION REFERRED TO BELOW. FURTHER EXCEPTING AND RESERVING THEREFROM, SUCH EASEMENTS DESCRIBED IN THE DECLARATION REFERRED TO BELOW AND THE TRACT MAP OF RECORD REFERENCED ABOVE. AND SUCH OTHER EASEMENTS AS MAY BE OF RECORD AS OF THE DATE HEREOF. FURTHER EXCEPTING AND RESERVING THEREFROM, ALL OIL, OIL RIGHTS, MINERALS, MINERAL RIGHTS, NATURAL GAS RIGHTS, AND OTHER

HYDROCARBONS BY WHATSOEVER NAME KNOWN, GEOTHERMAL STEAM AND ALL PRODUCTS DERIVED FROM ANY OF THE FOREGOING. THAT MAY BE WITHIN OR UNDER THE PARCEL OF LAND HEREINABOVE DESCRIBED, TOGETHER WITH THE PERPETUAL RIGHT OF DRILLING, MINING, EXPLORING AND OPERATING THEREFOR AND STORING IN AND REMOVING THE SAME FROM SAID LAND OR ANY OTHER LAND, INCLUDING THE RIGHT TO WHIPSTOCK OR DIRECTIONALLY DRILL AND MINE FROM LANDS OTHER THAN THOSE HEREINABOVE DESCRIBED, OIL OR GAS WELLS, TUNNELS AND SHAFTS INTO, THROUGH OR ACROSS THE SUBSURFACE OF THE LAND HEREINABOVE

DESCRIBED, AND TO BOTTOM SUCH WHIPSTOCKED OR DIRECTIONALLY DRILLED

WELLS, TUNNELS AND SHAFTS UNDER AND BENEATH OR BEYOND THE EXTERIOR LIMITS

THEREOF, AND TO REDRILL, RETUNNEL, EQUIP, MAINTAIN, REPAIR, DEEPEN AND OPERATE ANY SUCH WELLS OR MINES WITHOUT, HOWEVER, THE RIGHT TO DRILL, MINE, STORE, EXPLORE AND OPERATE THROUGH THE SURFACE OR THE UPPER FIVE HUNDRED (500) FEET OF THE SUBSURFACE OF THE PROPERTY. PARCEL 2: A NON-EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT, IN COMMON WITH OTHER OWNERS, FOR INGRESS, EGRESS, USE AND ENJOYMENT, OVER, IN, TO AND THROUGHOUT THE COMMUNITY COMMON AREA TO THE EXTENT PROVIDED UNDER THE DECLARATION, WHICH EASEMENT IS APPURTENANT TO THE

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

NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, bene ciary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (844) 477-7869 or visit this Internet Web site WWW. STOXPOSTING.COM, using the le number assigned to this case 114272-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be re ected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. NOTICE TO TENANT: E

Fairgrounds, Talley settle bid-rigging lawsuit

Carnival operator gets $500K to end multiyear dispute

By Laura Place

DEL MAR — A multiyear bid-rigging lawsuit against the Del Mar Fairgrounds came to a close last week in the form of a $500,000 settlement check paid to carnival operator Talley Amusements.

The settlement comes three years after Talley, a Texas-based carnival operator, filed a lawsuit alleging corruption, favoritism and bid-rigging during the Fairgrounds’ selection process of a master carnival operator for the 2021 county fair, which was ultimately canceled due to COVID-19 restrictions.

Talley alleged that Fairgrounds executives changed scores in the 2021 bid process, which resulted in their losing the master contract to Ray Cammack Shows (RCS). The Fairgrounds intended to move forward with RCS as the operator for the 2022 fair but was prevented from

Parolee suspected in break-in

By City News Service ESCONDIDO

— A paroled sex offender was arrested after allegedly breaking into an Escondido family’s home today, waving a machete and threatening to kill everyone inside — instead winding up with a serious stab wound inflicted by one of the victims in self-defense.

Jesse Angel Martinez, 29, allegedly forced entry to the house in the 1000 block of Camellia Street and began terrorizing the residents about 1:30 a.m. Thursday, according to the Escondido Police Department.

Patrol personnel responding to a 911 call reporting the home invasion arrived to find some of the victims running from the residence, shouting for help and two others struggling with Martinez outside, trying to hold him down, police said.

After the officers joined the fray and took the suspect into custody, they discovered that he had a knife that one of the victims had wielded against him protruding from his neck.

Three of the victims suffered various non-life-threatening injuries during the ordeal, according to police. Martinez was hospitalized and also was expected to survive.

Upon his release from medical care, Martinez — a registered sex offender serving a parole term, according to police — is expected to face charges of burglary, assault with a deadly weapon, making threats with intent to terrorize and attempted murder.

doing so by an injunction in the Talley lawsuit. Along with the half-million sum, the settlement also included a guarantee from the 22nd District Agricultural Association — the board managing the Fairgrounds — that Talley will have a spot at the San Diego County Fair for the next five years under an independent

midway model. This model allows multiple operators to offer different games and rides, rather than one operator.

John Moot, the attorney representing Talley Amusements, said the settlement is a welcome outcome for his client.

“Talley is very pleased with the settlement. It ac-

complished one of its major goals, which is to prevent a master contract from being awarded to someone who did not have the highest score,” Moot said. “Talley is proud to play a major role at a traditional independent midway, and believes the next five years will be the best that the San Diego County Fair has ever had.”

The terms of the settlement agreement were reached in February, with the payment issued on April 11.

The Fairgrounds also acknowledged that the settlement provides a positive step forward for both parties.

“The settlement will provide for significant cost savings over continued litigation for the District, which produces the annual San Diego County Fair and owns and operates the Del Mar Fairgrounds. Talley Amusements will also operate a set of rides and games at the 2024 San Diego County Fair. This agreement allows both parties to focus on producing a successful fair this summer,” Fairgrounds spokesperson Tristan Hallman said in a statement.

The five-year agreement will take effect starting with this year’s San Diego County Fair, which kicks off June 12 with the theme “Let’s Go Retro.”

Outside of San Diego, Talley Amusements is currently suing the 32nd District Agricultural Associ-

ation, which oversees the Orange County Fair, for alleged unfair bid processes related to their midway. Like in Del Mar, Talley lost out on a master contract to RCS.

According to Moot, a large part of the legal battle focused on whether district agricultural associations are exempt from the Public Contract Code, which sets requirements for a competitive bidding process and prevents the design of bids for just one applicant.

While the San Diego Superior Court judge in the case determined that the Del Mar Fairgrounds was not exempt from this code, the Orange County courts determined the opposite. Moot said Talley has appealed that decision, with an opinion in the matter to be issued in the near future.

“Hopefully, what we will see is that these district agricultural associations begin to comply with all the provisions of the Public Contract Code and the competitive bidding requirements. Talley felt strongly that that should be the case,” Moot said.

THE 22ND District Agricultural Association has reached a $500,000 settlement with Talley Amusements, concluding a 2021 bid-rigging lawsuit against the Fairgrounds. File photo

around $20,000 in additional staff time, as previously reported by The Coast News.

Council members said the censure, which serves as a formal reprimand for an elected official, is necessary to protect city staff and the City Manager.

Quirk was also previously censured in December for repeatedly failing to clarify when he was sharing his opinion versus that of the council at large in his public statements.

“For a City Council elected by the residents, this is the highest level of punishment, which is censure. If Del Mar was a major corporation, someone who committed the acts detailed in this investigation would likely immediately be dismissed. Council members cannot do that, therefore, this public censure is the only rebuke we have left to request a minimal level of decorum,” said Councilmember Tracy Martinez.

Quirk claimed the investigation was “illegitimate,” noting that this was the second investigation contracted by the city. He denied the allegations and said he was never told he was causing the city to incur additional costs.

“As far as this censure, there is zero legitimacy,” Quirk said. “My concerns and questions about projects are very legitimate.”

City Attorney Leslie Devaney said Del Mar did hire another investigator prior to Public Safety Consulting, but he was unable to complete the investigation and did not end up charging the city. Public Safety Consulting, Inc. was then hired to begin a new investigation in October, which they completed.

Quirk walked out of the meeting partway through the discussion of the investigation report, making him absent for the censure vote.

Crossing the line

The investigation found that Quirk, elected to the council in 2020, exhibited conduct that caused issues not only for Jones but also for her predecessor,

Christa Johnson, who was placed on administrative leave in early 2021.

In interviews with the investigator, Jones said Quirk had “challenging conversations and dynamics” with Johnson and was integral to her removal as City Manager. This occurred just months into the start of Quirk’s term on the council.

The report said that after Jones was appointed to the City Manager’s seat in December 2021, Quirk began communicating heavily with her about city projects in a manner that fell outside his purview as a City Council member.

The councilman also tried to act as a “project manager,” directing staff and consultants to cut costs and take action that he thought was necessary, even if it contradicted the direction provided by the City Council, the report said.

This conduct violated the city manager’s employment agreement, which states that no council member can interfere with the execution of the city manager’s powers and duties or provide independent direction to any subordinates of the city manager, according

to the report. Quirk also sent frequent emails with extremely detailed questions about elements like project costs, which staff often could not answer to his satisfaction.

projects proceeded correctly and that staff were not being mistreated.

“The investigation revealed that staff and consultants cited numerous examples of Quirk pres-

As far as this censure, there is zero legitimacy. My concerns and questions about projects are very legitimate.”

Councilman Dan Quirk Del Mar City Council

“Jones specifically asked the staff why they implemented those things, and it was because they thought they were getting direction from Quirk, under the direction from Council, to streamline and seek efficiencies wherever possible,” the report said.

Multiple individuals also reported that Quirk stated Jones should be removed from her role, which Quirk denied.

Jones said that despite repeated discussions with Quirk about his conduct, the issues persisted.

meeting with members of the public.

Early in August, a member of the community contacted Jones and informed him that Quirk had called and relayed details of the council’s July 24 closed-session meeting regarding the San Dieguito Drive repair project.

After an email was sent to council members informing them of the importance of following the Brown Act, Jones said the community member informed her that Quirk had contacted him to ask whether he had told Jones about their conversation.

Quirk denied sharing confidential information with community members. However, he stated that he believed the San Dieguito Drive project should not be discussed in a closed session.

The community member who contacted Jones declined to be interviewed as part of the investigation — however, the investigator said they could confirm the incident through documentation. Quirk reportedly contacted other community members about the closed-session meeting.

This is not the first time Quirk has been accused of violating the Brown Act. In 2022, while serving as a city liaison to the North County Transit District, the councilman was also reprimanded for sharing closed-session information with other individuals.

In one example, Public Works Director Joe Bride also told the investigator that “about 40 percent of his time was used for interacting with Councilmember Dan Quirk, and his other projects and operations took up the other 60 percent.”

If Quirk did not like staff’s answers, he would suggest they were not the right person for the job or make other disparaging remarks, city staff and council members said. Jones would frequently have to intercept Quirk’s attempts to direct staff to ensure that

suring, harassing, and/or directing them on how to do their jobs,” the report stated.

In some cases, staff interpreted Quirk’s comments as direction and implemented his suggestions because they thought he had the authority to do so. In 2022, during the city’s undergrounding pilot project, Jones said she discovered that Public Works staff had reduced communications with residents, reduced civil design, and reduced field presence, all at the suggestion of Quirk, according to the report.

“This is by far the most difficult situation I’ve ever found myself in and it’s something that no city manager wants to find themselves in,” Jones said. “I have a responsibility to our staff, I have a responsibility to our contractors, to make sure that they’re able to go and do their job without any outside interruption or disruption from individual council members once decisions have been made by the City Council.”

Brown Act

Investigators also determined that Quirk violated the Brown Act by sharing information from a July 2023 closed-session

The report laid bare many frustrations with Quirk held by city staff and council members, which had previously stayed behind the scenes. Councilmember Dwight Worden said he would like to see Quirk learn from the investigation and change his behavior, but he was not optimistic about that possibility.

“I don’t think we’re going to see that from Dan Quirk, and therefore it falls to us as a council to set some guardrails... to protect our manager, our department heads and our staff from a council member who’s off the reservation and won’t follow the rules,” Worden said. “It’s not within the city manager’s responsibilities or job duties to try to rein in a council member.”

COUNCILMAN DAN QUIRK was censured this week by the Del Mar City Council for the second time after the release of an investigative report that determined his conduct amounted to harassment of municipal staff, including the city manager. Quirk was under scrutiny in September 2023 for publicly disclosing confidential information from a closed meeting. Photo by Laura Place

Sports

Merrill one reason Padres season hits different

Fun to watch? Showing plenty of fortitude? Looking nothing like last season's version of the Padres?

Check, check, check.

We don't want to be April fools and sometimes when a team delivers an encouraging start, it's more show than substance. But so far, this year's Padres are displaying the attributes that the disappointing 2023 Padres were lacking in spades.

spark from numerous veterans, the squad's groovy vibe is partially ignited by a gritty and wide-eyed rookie in Jackson Merrill.

No question, on a team loaded with superstars Manny Machado, Fernando Tatis Jr. and Xander Bogaerts, Merrill is in the middle of things, and not just because he's breaking his seal as a center fielder.

Instead of waving a white flag at the first sign of adversity, the local nine is all in on not tapping out until the 27th out.

Instead of seeking a

Instead of presenting fans with slumped shoulders and chins on their chests, these Padres are engaging and intriguing.

Locals play historic tennis event in Ojai

By Staff REGION — North County prep players are competing in next week’s 122nd Ojai Tennis Tournament in the boys’ CIF Singles and CIF Doubles events in what is North America’s longest-running amateur tennis tournament held in the same location.

Participants include:

Cathedral Catholic – Jacoby Laws (Boys’ CIF Singles), Jared Edwards-Kamron Raiszadeh (Boys’ CIF Doubles)

Rancho Bernardo

– Brandon Phan-Victor Vaschenko (Boys’ CIF Doubles)

Torrey Pines – Robert Freedman (Boys’ CIF Singles), Andrew Li-William Kleege (Boys’ CIF Doubles)

Yep, Merrill is among the straws stirring the Padres' drink after 19 games.

That he's doing it with zero repetitions above the Double A level before this season is reason to raise a glass and toast him. And come April 19, Merrill can legally enjoy a social sparkler when blowing out his 21 birthday candles.

Merrill, who has populated both ends of the Padres lineup, already has three three-hit games and is hitting .356.

When the dealing gets tight, Merrill shrugs as his .435 average with two outs trails only the New York Yankees' Juan Soto and, yep, that name sounds familiar.

Soto was part of last year's Fab Four, which included Machado, Tatis and Bogaerts, that morphed into the Fab Flop. The mojo wasn't there, the wins were inconsistent and the result was the most frustrating season in franchise history, and that's saying something when dating to 1969.

This year? We're still a big chunk of games from entering a summer of love, but at first glance, this edition of the Friars makes the heart go pitter-patter.

It's difficult not falling head over heels for Merrill, who talks the talk and walks the walk of a player, and this is hard to believe, was in High A ball last April.

What Merrill has done is not only been encouraging for him but for a team that slashed costs in the wake of pushing all the chips to the

John Georgeson Jr. Encinitas March 31, 2024

Delores Davis Sloan Oceanside March 18, 2024

The Senior Volunteer Patrol of the North Coastal Sheriff’s Station is recruiting volunteers for its senior Volunteer Patrol program. The Senior Volunteer Patrol performs home vacation security checks, assists with traffic control, and enforces disabled parking regulations. We patrol neighborhoods, schools, parks, and shopping centers both in the patrol car and on foot. We visit homebound seniors who live alone in the communities of Encinitas, Solana Beach, Del Mar, and portions of the county’s unincorporated areas, such as Rancho Santa Fe. We are an extra set of “eyes and ears” for the deputies on patrol, which is our primary mission! Volunteers must be at least 50 years old, be in good health, and have no significant mobility limitations. Volunteers must also pass a background check, have auto insurance, and a valid California driver’s license. Training includes two weeks at the Sheriff’s Academy plus in the field patrols. The minimum time commitment for a Volunteer is 24 hours per month, which represents four 6-hour shifts with a partner and attendance of one program meeting per month. Interested parties should contact the Senior Volunteer office at (760) 9663597 to schedule an initial interview.

Geraldine Luvenia Mills Vista April 12, 2024

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middle of the table. With a payroll some $100 million less than last year, it was imperative the Padres unearthed players delivering production as well as value.

With Merrill earning the minimum of $740,000, he's like an unwanted piece of art at a garage sale that turns out to be a forgotten

Van Gogh. One would have to wield a broad brush to paint Merrill as the savior of the Padres. Better yet, savor his skills at such a young age while embracing the present and day-dreaming about his future.

“He’s a superstar in the making.'' Machado told reporters. "Little by little, you see it every day.”

Any day now Merrill will return to earth. Baseball is built around failure, which is why there are only two kinds of players: a humble one or one about to be humbled.

Merrill has passed the first test.

He's all about making contact instead of banging a ball off the bleachers.

He's cool with embracing a new position, and the former shortstop showed it when recently robbing the Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani of an extra-base hit with a diving catch.

Merrill is riding a rookie wave that will eventually dissipate, but here's to him staying upright for as long as he can.

Will the Padres hang ten throughout the year? Is this a season when they make noise in the playoffs after last year's lousy refrain.

Stay tuned because the resilient Padres show signs that they will stay the course.

Just maybe, the surprising and exciting Merrill will be among the reasons why.

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

“Although it’s difficult today to see beyond the sorrow, May looking back in memory help comfort you tomorrow.”

EARTH DAY OPPORTUNITIES

Every year on April 22, over a billion people in 192 countries take action on Earth Day.

Earth Day aims to inspire an awareness of and an appreciation for earth’s environment and is usually celebrated with individual or group acts of service.

How can we each make a difference locally?

¨ Volunteer with a local conservation group. Groups always need help, for tree planting, weeding, door-to -door recycling, and the like. Sign up your friends and work on a job together.

¨ Plant a tree in your yard or check with your city for details about planting in a local park or trail.

¨ Pick up trash in your neighborhood; work in teams to make it fun.

¨ Recycle items collecting in your house/garage by donating to local non-profits.

We can each make a positive difference in today’s world and for our future generations!

JACKSON MERRILL, who had never played a game above Double A before this season, was hitting .356 through April 15 as the Padres’ starting center fielder. Photo via X

THE OJAI Tennis Tournament has been held at the same location since 1896. Photo via Facebook

Pets of the Week Who’s

FRED is pet of the week at Rancho Coastal Humane Society. He is a 5½-year-old, 75-pound, male Labrador retriever and terrier mix.

Fred was a stray puppy in Riverside County in 2018. He was transferred to Rancho Coastal Humane Society through Friends of County Animal Shelters.

Fred was adopted, then returned. He was adopted again and spent almost five years in his home. Now his family says Fred needs more time than they have, so they returned him.

His report card calls him a medium energy dog. Fred is always ready to snuggle, play ball or do zoomies.

The $145 adoption fee includes a medical exam, neuter, up-to-date vaccinations, registered microchip and a one-year license if the new home is in the jurisdiction of San Diego Humane Society’s Department of Animal Services.

For information about adoption or to become a

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

CARSON is pet of the week at Helen Woodward Animal Center. He is a 7-month-old Labrador retriever blend.

Carson is at his best when his favorite humans are throwing the ball down the field. He hopes to find his perfect, loving forever family.

Carson’s adoption fee is $355 plus a $36 microchip fee. All pets adopted from Helen Woodward Animal Center are altered and up-to-date on vaccinations and micro-chipped for identification.

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

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

NEWS?

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

TRIPLE THREAT

Fallbrook native Megan Neyen was recently recognized by the U.S. Navy as a “triple threat” given her status as a rugby player, Navy diver and now a naval officer.

RENSSELAER MEDAL

Del Lago Academy ju-

nior Miles Keiser received the Rensselaer Medal from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, New York. The medal is awarded to high school juniors who have excelled in math and science throughout high school. Keiser is a member of the robotics, programming and math clubs at Del Lago and is currently an intern with the Cure Science Scholars Program.

NEW ROLE

Oceanside native and 2023 Hometown Hero Jimmy Figueroa has stepped down from his position as executive director at Operation HOPE-North County and has accepted a new position as the donor relations manager for TrueCare, a nonprofit community health center serving North County.

HONOR SOCIETY

Sam Nichols of Carlsbad was recently initiated

into the Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines, at the University of Massachusetts.

CARNEGIE HALL

Army and Navy Academy Cadet and violinist Kenneth Zhang, 13, performed Sarasate’s “Zigeuenerweisen,” as a soloist at the 4th Laureate Gala on the iconic Carnegie Hall stage in New York on April 1.

BEST OF SHOW

Artist Shane Stahl won best of show in the Escondido Art Association’s April show for his piece, “Almost Toxic Myth.”

NEW DIRECTOR

The Institute of Contemporary Art (ICA) San

Diego has hired Katerina Vo as its new director of learning and engagement. Vo is an artist, educator and arts administrator who joins ICA San Diego from the International Center of Photography in New York City.

NEW FARMERS

The Cardiff Farmers Market welcomed four new farmers and growers in April in celebration of Earth Month: Heritage Family Farms, Alamilla Farmer, Kenny the Flower Guy and Trees Are Us.

PILOT PROJECT

The Escondido-based United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) San Diego organization launched its in-home, non-medical respite pilot program in February for residents who live north of state

Route 56 up to Fallbrook. Contact Lisa Lipsey at 760743-1050 ext. 113 or llipsey@ ucpsd.org.

DISABILITIES PROGRAM

The Boys and Girls Clubs of Oceanside was awarded a $14,860 Foundation for Developmental Disabilities grant to support its Real Options for Adults with Disabilities (ROADs) program, which provides opportunities for adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities to learn life skills and how to be involved in the community.

FOOD AND BEVERAGE

Oceanside’s Frontwave Arena has selected hospitality company Levy to lead the new arena’s food and beverage experiences. Levy will oversee every aspect of hospitality for the 7,500-person arena, from concessions to premium suites, VIP viewing decks, lounges, bars and the open-air patio.

WELLNESS PROGRAM

The Helen Woodward Animal Center recently kicked off a new partnership with the San Diego County District Attorney’s Office to host a series of pet encounter therapy sessions for the DA’s team, who often experience traumatic events that can take a toll on their emotional wellbeing.

HEALTH CARE

TrueCare has expanded its health care services to include acupuncture and chiropractic care at its Vista Way location in Oceanside.

THE DISTRICT ATTORNEY’S Office has partnered with Helen Woodward Animal Center to provide pet encounter therapy sessions for members of the DA’s team. Courtesy photo

Local student earns congressional honor

CCA team in math challenge finals

By Staff

REGION — A team of Canyon Crest Academy students is preparing to head to the Big Apple at the end of this month after becoming a finalist in a recent international online math competition.

The students — Michelle Liang, Evan Luo, Jonathan Xue, Larry Wu and Stephen Zhu — came together for 14 straight hours in early March for the MathWorks Modeling Challenge (M3 Challenge), a competition that drew in nearly 3,000 junior and senior high school students across the United States and United Kingdom this year.

On April 9, Encinitas Mayor Tony Kranz presented the Pacific Ridge Schoolfreshman with the Congressional Award, Bronze Medal in recognition of his volunteerism, character development and fitness. Congress recognized Kelley in October last year after he completed 718 hours dedicated to community service, personal growth and athletics.

Between October 2022 and September 2023, Kelley completed over 300 service hours in youth sports, leadership development, civic engagement and free reading programming. After Kranz appointed Kelley to the 2022-23 Encinitas Youth Commission, Kelley actively served on ad hoc committees for youth health initiatives and environmental stewardship, where he earned a portion of these hours.

“I have been impressed since receiving Quade’s application to the Encinitas Youth Commission with just how energetic he is and

the work he is doing to better himself and our community,” Kranz said. Kelley also received the Presidential Volunteer Service Award Gold Medal in February 2023 for his service with the Magdalena Ecke YMCA Leadership in Training summer program.

“Quade demonstrates the values and principles of this award every single day,” said Dr. Sally Zoll, Kelley’s Congressional Award advisor. “I have no doubt that one day he will be eligible for the lifetime achievement award due to his continued dedication to improving the community through volunteerism.”

Kelley’s exceptional volunteer service in these programs has made him stand out as one of the youngest youth leaders in the country to receive recognition as a high school freshman.

“I have learned that everybody can make a difference through volunteering,” Kelley said. “It is a real life social network that taught me the importance of communication, problem-solving, hard work, advocacy and kindness.

“Above all, I have learned that real service is not just something you do — it becomes a part of your identity. I am grateful for that.”

Thanks to math smarts and creative thinking, the Canyon Crest students earned a spot, one of nine finalist teams whose submission was selected as one of the best solutions to address the affordable housing and homelessness crises that are gripping communities globally.

“The cost of housing in the U.S. and the U.K. has increased faster than people’s incomes, making rent or mortgage payments challenging for many,” said Karen Bliss, senior manager of education and outreach at the Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics (SIAM). “This issue is often due to a shortage of available housing, which has reached crisis levels and has been associated with a significant increase in homelessness in many large cities.”

Using mathematical modeling, students had to come up with solutions to the following real-world questions:

• How can society solve the intertwined crises of homelessness and a shortage of affordable housing – especially when they are

often exacerbated by unforeseen circumstances such as natural disasters, humanitarian crises and economic downturns?

• How can society predict the long-term changes in the housing supply and unhoused population?

• How can society use this information to create long-term solutions for homelessness?

“Stable housing can ease homelessness and is often an important first step in helping people tackle other challenges like addiction, mental health issues, and unemployment, but increasing the housing supply is slow and requires significant financial investment,” Bliss said. “There are also other complex issues to consider, such as land restrictions, population growth, financial constraints, and longevity of a housing structure.”

The Canyon Crest Academy team, whose work underwent intense scrutiny

by judges in the first two rounds of assessment, has one last hurdle when they head to New York City on April 29 to present their findings to a panel of professional mathematicians for final validation.

A total of 643 teams submitted papers detailing their recommendations. Roughly 45% of those submissions included technical computing to support and enhance their solutions, and those coding skills make them eligible for additional scholarship prizes.

Winning teams will be awarded a share of $100,000 in scholarships total, with the champion team receiving $20,000.

Now in its 19th year, M3 Challenge is a program of Philadelphia-based SIAM and is sponsored by MathWorks. It spotlights applied mathematics as a powerful problem-solving tool and motivates students to consider further education and careers in applied

math, computational and data sciences, and technical computing.

Team member Luo said that he found M3 Challenge to be a unique competition that offers valuable insights into the practical applications of mathematics and effective communication.

“MathWorks Math Modeling Challenge has given my team new insights on the use of mathematics and statistics,” Luo said. “As a team during those 14 hours, we learned to problem solve as a group, conduct research and articulate our thoughts into solutions.”

In addition to Canyon Crest Academy, the other finalist teams hail from schools in Alexandria, Virginia; Andover, Massachusetts; Basking Ridge, New Jersey; Elmhurst, Illinois; Gainesville, Florida; Livingston, New Jersey; Minneapolis, Minnesota; and Watford, Hertfordshire in England.

QUADE KELLEY, 14, is flanked by Dr. Sally Zoll and Encinitas Mayor Tony Kranz after they recognized Kelley’s many hours of volunteer service. Courtesy photo

By Staff ENCINITAS — Encinitas resident and high school athlete Quade Kelley, 14, has been nationally recognized for his hundreds of hours dedicated to volunteer service, personal growth and athletics.

CANYON CREST Academy M3 Challenge finalists: top row, from left, Jonathan Xue, Evan Luo, Larry Wu, Coach Brian Shay; bottom row, from left, Michelle Liang, Stephen Zhu. The team will present its findings on April 29 in New York City. Courtesy photo

Encinitas awards $150K to local orgs

By Samantha Nelson ENCINITAS —

The city has distributed $150,000 in grants to more than 40 local organizations as part of a 26-year-old annual program that puts taxpayer dollars back into the community.

Since its inception in 1998, the Community Grant Program has provided nearly $2 million in general fund dollars to support numerous projects and programs. The program’s shared goal is to enrich each of the city’s five communities.

Dozens of community groups apply for a portion of this grant money each year to fund their respective missions. Organizations without nonprofit status or projects that assist religious, fraternal or political purposes are ineligible.

The policy also allows the City Council to allocate 20% of the annual program budget to applicants of their choosing.

Of the 57 applicants, only 43 were qualified, 10 were incomplete, and four were ineligible. The qualified applicants each received an initial amount of $2,790.

On April 10, council members issued the remaining $30,000.

Exposure Skate, an annual event that empowers women, transgender,

and non-binary individuals through skateboarding, received an additional $2,790 from Mayor Tony Kranz, Deputy Mayor Allison Blackwell and council members Joy Lyndes and Kellie Hinze.

The Encinitas Friends of the Arts also received an additional $2,500 for its annual Dia de los Muertos event, with $500 from Councilmember Bruce Ehlers and the other council members.

The Encinitas Historical Society received the largest additional sum of $4,000 with portions from each council member, plus $2,000 from Lyndes, for its initiative to place informational plaques on historic sites around the city.

The following organizations received $1,000: the Solana Center for Environmental Innovation’s textile recycling project, the Friends of the Encinitas Library’s jazz concert series, the Encinitas Ecofest, the Assistance League of Rancho San Dieguito’s Operation School Bell project, the San Dieguito Heritage Museum’s Small Town Fair, the San Dieguito Alliance for Drug-Free Youth’s study buddy program, the International Contemporary Art Institute of San Diego’s C You Saturday! event, and the La Costa Canyon Marching Band.

Oceanside allows restoration of the 200-year-old site

By Samantha Nelson OCEANSIDE — The Mission

San Luis Rey de Francia will breathe life into a more than 200-yearold structure on its historic grounds that once served as a place to bathe and wash clothes.

The Oceanside City Council unanimously approved a historic permit to repair and restore walking paths and fencing, install interpretative signage and benches, and plant a native plant garden at Mission San Luis Rey’s lavandería site.

The lavandería, or openair laundry, once operated as the mission’s bathing and laundry site. Aqueducts diverted water from the San Luis Rey River to the washing station, channeling water into the Spanish mission's gardens and fields for irrigation.

Designated as an archaeological site in 1955, the lavandería is now accessible to the public and is a stop on the mission’s walking tour. Visitors can see remnants of its tiled stairs, water channels and stone pools that still stand today.

The restoration will address portions of the lavandería overgrown by plants and where its structures have deteriorated. The area also lacks educational signage, which would be added throughout the site during restoration.

The project would also extend a pathway to the Hacienda Mission San Luis Rey assisted living apartments, located next to the lavandería.

“This is a project we’ve had on our radar for about 20 years,” said Gwyn Grimes, the Mission’s executive director, referring to the City Council’s adoption of the Mission San Luis Rey de Francia Planned Development Plan in 2003.

Grimes noted the mission had to scale back its plans for site restoration since the plan was approved 20 years ago. However, she believes now is the perfect time to restore the site with the Hacienda apartments online.

“This is literally the front door of their community,” Grimes said. "It would be wonderful for them to stroll the grounds of the Mission San Luis Rey lavandería.”

According to Grimes, the lavandería was the first place in the present-day

United States where aqueducts diverted water from the San Luis Rey River.

“It’s just an amazing archaeological and educational area,” Grimes said.

The mission, one of 21 California missions stretching from San Diego to Sonoma, welcomes approximately 8,000 fourth graders from around the region each year to learn about its history.

“They learn about ecology and conservation and how

it’s been done for centuries, so it’s a wonderful area that we really feel needs a lot of love right now,” Grimes said, adding that the Mission now has funding for the project and support from the San Luis Rey Band of Mission Indians.

Oceanside Senior Planner Shannon Vitale said tribal monitors will be present during restoration work that requires ground disturbance.

THE MISSION San Luis Rey de Francia was granted approval to restore the centuries-old archeological site known as the lavandería. Photos by Samantha Nelson

Carlsbad police buys new drones, less-lethal launchers

By Samantha Nelson CARLSBAD — The Carlsbad

City Council last week unanimously agreed to allow the police department to buy new drones and over a dozen less-lethal shot launchers and changed a policy to make it simpler for law enforcement to buy previously approved military-grade items.

During an April 9 council meeting, Carlsbad police requested two equipment purchases to replace obsolete items currently in its inventory. The older equipment will be retired and no longer used, police officials said.

The purchase request includes four new upgraded model drones to replace the

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in him by his father, who encouraged him to explore, be curious, and live each day to the fullest.

However, the day that motivated Zevely to pursue a career in journalism came when famed San Diego Padres broadcaster Jerry Coleman spoke to his class at San Dieguito High School (before it was an academy) on Career Day in 1986.

“It was a life-changing moment for me,” Zevely said. “I was introduced to someone who loved what he did for a living and that made me want to do the same with my life.”

After four years of playing volleyball at UC Santa Barbara, Zevely’s journalism adventure continued in New Mexico, where he would meet his wife, former CBS 8 news reporter Heather Lucas. At the time, both worked as crime reporters for rival television news stations in Albuquerque.

But despite the good-natured competition, their bond as California kids turned into a love story, leading to marriage and two daughters, Brianne, a freshman at UCLA, and Addison, a junior at San Marcos High School.

As his family grew, so did his connection to the community, particularly in San Marcos, where the family resides today. While fatherhood has shifted his priorities away from surfing and volleyball, Zevely said he still enjoys the outdoors, embarking on morn-

department’s 12 drones and up to 16 less-lethal 40-millimeter launchers to replace the inventory’s current bean bag shotguns. The 40LMTS is a tactical single-shot launcher utilizing kinetic energy capable of firing non-fatal projectiles.

“This department is committed to reducing the potential for violent confrontations. Kinetic energy projectiles, when used properly, are less likely to result in death or serious physical injury and can be used in an attempt to de-escalate a potentially deadly situation,” the inventory description reads.

The request also included exchanging the SWAT team’s current rifles for a

smaller caliber platform to reduce ammunition costs.

Carlsbad police Lt. Ryan Opeka, a military equipment coordinator, also noted the police department

ing hikes with his faithful labradoodle, Raleigh.

Zevely said he may one day return to Leucadia, the coastal gem he called home during his formative years.

Serving up stories

Reflecting on his days as a high school volleyball champion and now a popular storyteller on his show, The Zevely Zone, Zevely likens his role as a journalist to playing on the court.

“As a setter, I would put the ball in the spot that made the outside hitter look great,” Zevely said. “As a storyteller in television news, I’m setting someone up to have their moment and to shine. That’s the way I view my career. I have the best job in the world. I will do it until they won’t let me do it anymore.”

Zevely has shared plenty of uplifting stories over the years, some connecting him back to Encinitas and San Dieguito High. Zevely

was awarded a grant for a new Lenco BearCat armored vehicle, but that purchase wouldn’t happen for several more years.

Carlsbad police also re-

amid tragic circumstances, Zevely helped orchestrate a Switchfoot performance in McFarland’s backyard, and there wasn’t a dry eye in the house.

“One of my favorite stories of all time,” Zevely said.

Zevely’s dedication to his craft is matched only by his commitment to sobriety, a journey he embarked on in 1994, marking nearly 30 years of sobriety next month. For Zevely, it’s one of his most treasured achievements.

quested a policy change that would add language allowing the police department to purchase additional items that the City Council has already approved if inventory expansion is necessary.

“It would bring us into alignment with other agencies,” Opeka said.

Assembly Bill 481, which went into effect in 2022, requires law enforcement agencies to develop policies and include an inventory of their military-grade equipment. Under state law, police agencies must provide information through an annual report to their respective city councils regarding the purchase, use and funding source of equipment that falls under

the military-grade classification.

A governing body then decides whether to approve or deny the report based on the department’s compliance. This will be the third time the Carlsbad City Council has approved the police department’s annual military equipment inventory review.

The annual report also reviewed what its military equipment inventory includes and what it’s used for: Technology, including drones and other camera platforms, provides real-time information and improves decision in situations like searching for a suspect

recalled reporting the story of Ian McFarland, a 5-yearold Carlsbad boy who suffered a traumatic brain injury in a car crash that killed his parents.

In 2019, after several difficult years of healing, McFarland, then 16 years old, said his favorite song was Switchfoot’s “Souvenirs.” Looking for hope

“Alcoholism runs in my family,” Zevely said. “I decided God gave me the courage to face that problem. It’s helped me become the best person, father, husband and Mustang I can be. I’m super proud of that.”

In a world filled with stories, Zevely’s journey from a beach-loving teenager and volleyball champ to a revered storyteller has been forever etched into the history of the community, especially in Encinitas.

CARLSBAD POLICE will buy new drones and less-lethal launchers to replace older equipment. Courtesy photo/CPD

Cori Trattoria Pastificio catapults to new heights

Accursio Lota, executive chef/owner of Cori Trattoria

Pastificio in North Park, leads a family-operated Southern Italian restaurant with a focus on Sicilian cuisine.

Celebrating four years in business, Cori recently earned a place in the esteemed "Top Italian Restaurant 2024 Guide" by Gambero Rosso, likened to a Michelin achievement in Italy's culinary world. Gambero Rosso, known for its discerning palate, has meticulously selected restaurants for its guide since 1986.

Awarded on a threepoint scale symbolized by a fork, Cori proudly boasts a three-fork distinction, signifying excellence in authenticity, service and wine selection, placing them among 30 globally and one of five in the United States.

Furthermore, Cori recently underwent a stunning makeover, blending its Italian Trattoria with a 1960s flair, in collaboration with interior designer Graham Strickler, injecting vibrant energy into the space and enhancing the Sicilian dining experience, perfectly capturing the essence of San Diego.

Accursio’s core team includes sommelier Frederico Cavalleri, Chef de Cuisine Jorge Ceron, and lead server Ben Vasiliou.

At our on-site review, we learned that Accursio started his culinary journey in Italy at the young age of 14 as part of a trade school program. He loved to apply his learnings when cooking with his mother and grandmother and learned to appreciate farm-to-table quality from his grandfather, a farmer.

His other grandparents

owned a grocery store, so any ingredients not on the farm were readily available.

Accursio created an over-the-moon tasting menu allowing us to sample at least one item from each of the menu sections. For appetizers, we had Lumache, braised escargot in a marinara sauce with a mint battuto, and garlic confit. I was surprised to see escargot on the menu, being an Italian vs. French restaurant. Leave it to the Sicilians, the escargot was heavenly. We also had Arancini — crispy rice balls, fried golden brown, and infused with mushrooms, mozzarella and gorgonzola cheese. A crock of whipped Pecorino cheese sauce accompanied the Arancini. Our third appy

was Eggplant Parmigiana fried whole and topped with cherry tomatoes and baked cheese.

At Frederico’s suggestion, we both had the Etna Rosso DOC Navigable Nerello Mascalese/Nerello Cappuccio blend. The volcanic-based soil helped to produce a nice cherry palate but was not overpowering. For customers, Frederico’s goal is to source and share native Italian wines from small producers with a focus on Sicilian wines. He loves to find obscure, esoteric varietals and avoids well-known Italian wines such as Chiantis and Super Tuscans.

Accursio shared that Cori’s menu is updated a few times per year. About 30% of the menu items change;

20% are favorites and stay the same, including their lasagna, my favorite item we tasted. The other 50% are protein based, but the entrees change based on seasonality to incorporate farm-to-table vegetables.

Additionally, all pasta is handmade and extruded at their restaurant, including gluten-free options. We were able to enjoy a couple of the pasta dishes during our main (secondi) portion of our tasting menu.

We were spoiled with one of Cori’s most popular dishes, their lasagna with a bechamel angus beef and pork Bolognese. Housemade spinach pasta is used for the noodles to create seven layers of heavenly lasagna. In addition to the lasagna, we also had the Kabocha squash and duck confit ravioli with savory flavors including sage.

Our third main item was the Brasato, short ribs braised 18 hours in a caramelized mushroom sauce. The short ribs were topped with a timbale onion. Our server, Ben, shaved dark chocolate over the dish tableside. The melt-in-yourmouth ribs perfectly rounded out our main dinner item parade. We both paired the main entrees with Mon-

tefalco Rosso, a 2016 Sangiovese/Sagrantino blend from Umbria.

Dinner concluded with Ruota Menfitana, Accursio’s hometown ruota shell filled with sheep ricotta, candied oranges, pistachio, prickly pear juice and Mousse al Limone e Mirtilli — lemon mousse, local passion fruit, blueberry, bitter orange jam, and meringa.

For our North County readers, next time you are in San Diego, make a day trip out of it and enjoy the delicious flavors of Cori Trattoria Pastificio and see why Gambero Rosso awarded them a spot in their guide. Thank you Accursio and team for your hospitality. See more at coripasta.com.

— Story by Rico Cassoni

Wine Bytes

If you missed Cass Winery at the recent Family Winemakers Tasting Showcase, you can enjoy their wines and co-owner Ted Plemons at Vittorio's Italian Trattoria on Thursday, April 25, at 6 p.m. Owner Victor Magalhaes is serving a fourcourse Cass Wine dinner with grilled beef tenderloin, garlic mashed potatoes and asparagus paired with Cass 2019 C-A-B Cabernet Sauvignon as the main course. Cost is $75 per person plus tax/gratuity. RSVP at 858538-5884.

Rico Cassoni is executive producer for Taste of Wine and Food. Reach him and founder/advisor Frank Mangio at info@tasteofwineandfood.com.

THE SEVEN-LAYER lasagna at Cori Trattoria Pastificio in North Park, which was honored by Gambero Rosso’s guide to Italian restaurants. Photo via Facebook

CORI CHEF de Cuisine Jorge Ceron, from left, sommelier Frederico Cavalleri, Executive Chef/Owner Accursio Lota and lead server Ben Vasiliou. Photo by Rico Cassoni

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Young man & the sea: A Windansea shark story

water spot

AI was trolling off my [13-foot] board with my friend, Danny Thomas (Tiny Brain Thomas’s son). I like using a surfboard rather than a kayak because it keeps me in shape for catching waves.

Danny was in his kayak when I hooked up (with a shark) and started getting towed north. He tried to keep up with me, but I was moving too fast. I looked over my shoulder and said, ‘I’m headed to Del Mar.’

I wouldn’t see him again for another three and a half hours. I was joking at the time, but when I got just north of the Del Mar trestle, I thought, ‘Okay, that’s far enough’ (Scripps Pier to Del Mar trestle is about five miles).

By then, the shark had already peeled off three-quarters of my line, and I put my legs in the water to slow it down and turn him around.

Once I turned him, he towed me back to the northwest kelp off Boomers. (Boomer Beach in La Jolla is about a mile south of Scripps Pier.) I’m unsure if it’s there anymore, but Scripps used to have a research buoy about five miles off the coast.

We were near the buoy, and I thought the shark would wrap the line around it, so I turned him around again. It wasn’t until I got within about two miles off the coast at Horseshoe (Horseshoe is a reef about a mile north of Windansea) that he was dead. I thought that, but when I gaffed him, he came back alive. As I gaffed him with my left hand, it kicked its tail and launched across my board. Then, I grabbed a knife and severed his spine so his brain couldn’t send any more signals to the rest of his body.

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paddling about a mile, I felt my left leg getting hit hard.

Some sharks will hit something to test it and see if it will fight. If it had been a mako, as I thought at first, it probably would have grabbed my leg.

There was a boat going by, and I called them over. I climbed aboard the boat and landed the second shark, which turned out to be a blue. They’re lousy eating, so I let it go.

The guys on the boat offered to take me the rest of the way in, and this time, I gratefully accepted. Once near the beach, some people helped me get the shark to shore.

After landing the nine-footer, I photographed it tied to the shack. With the 11-footer, I had nothing left in me; all I wanted was to go home and sleep.

Since no coolers were big enough to hold it, I cut off the head and tail and put everything into our bathtub. My daughter was happy she couldn’t bathe because a shark was in the tub.”

Scot Cherry is retired and living in Baja, where he continues surfing and fishing as often as possible.

I was making my way to shore with my legs hanging over my board when, after

I didn’t have any rope, so I called a boat over. They gave me some rope, and I tied the shark to my board before they asked if I wanted a ride to the beach. I arrogantly declined.

The Young Man & the Sea is an excerpt from Chris Ahrens’ upcoming book, “Windansea: Life. Death. Resurrection.” Anyone interested in helping fund this project is encouraged to visit www.givesendgo.com/ GB6US.

ccording to Windansea surfer Scot Cherry:

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AFTER A FOUR-HOUR battle, Windansea surfer Scot Cherry landed this 11-foot thresher shark on his 13-foot surfboard. “Danny was in his kayak when I hooked up (with a shark) and started getting towed north,” Cherry said. “He tried to keep up with me, but I was moving too fast. I looked over my shoulder and said, ‘I’m headed to Del Mar.’” Photo by Bill Decker

Odd Files

Boom!

Police in Rose, Idaho, revealed on April 10 the names of the victim and suspect in a home invasion that took place in March, EastIdahoNews.com reported.

Officials said that around 2 a.m., 85-year-old Christine Jenneiahn was sleeping in her home when she awoke to a man shining a flashlight and pointing a gun at her.

Derek Ephriam Condon, 39, allegedly then handcuffed Jenneiahn and moved her to the living room, where he cuffed her to a chair and asked her where the valuables were. She told him there were two safes, and he left to investigate. While he was out of the room, Jenneiahn dragged herself and the chair into her bedroom and got her .357 Magnum revolver, which she hid on a nearby couch after returning to the living room.

Ultimately, she made a “now or never” decision and drew the gun, fatally striking Condon with two shots. He returned fire, hitting her multiple times, but Jenneiahn survived and has already left the hospital.

The case, said Bingham County Prosecutor Ryan Jolley, “presents one of the most heroic acts of self-preservation I have ever heard of.” Officials said the two knew each other and it was not a random incident. [EastIdahoNews.com, 4/11/2024]

Rectum? Killed ‘im

A 24-year-old man, Yogesh R, in Bengaluru, India, died on March 25 of massive intestinal damage after a friend, Murali, 23, playfully inflated his rectum with a powerful car wash blow-dryer.

The friend, an employee at a motorbike service center, had finished washing and drying the vehicle of the victim when horseplay ensued, the Times of India reported.

The dryer’s wand was not close to Yogesh, but the pressure was such that the victim collapsed and was rushed to the hospital, where doctors were unable to repair his exploded colon. Murali was arrested for culpable homicide. [Times of India, 3/29/2024]

Animal Antics

In the wee hours of April

10 at a train station in Sydney, Australia, an unexpected commuter showed up, United Press International reported.

A horse, wearing a blanket, appeared on the Warwick Farm station platform during heavy storms and tried to board the train. The escapade was captured on security camera video. The horse trotted up and down the platform and chased another rider before its owner was summoned to collect it. Transport for New South Wales declared that the would-be rider was “only horsing around” and was returned to his residence. [UPI, 4/10/2024]

...On April 8 in Kansas City, Missouri, police were summoned after someone saw a mountain goat standing on a ledge under a highway overpass bridge, United Press International reported. Authorities tried using a rope to rescue the goat, who ended up hanging from the rope for a short while.

Finally a veterinarian on the ground sedated the animal, and it was taken to a local animal shelter to recover. Apparently, the goat had recently been adopted by a nearby resident and had escaped its enclosure. [UPI, 4/9/2024]

Precocious

At the Country Oaks Elementary School in Hendry County, Florida, two 10-year-old boys were trading more than Lunchables on March 27. ClickOrlando reported that one of the boys had agreed in February to sell a handgun belonging to his father, who had recently died, to another for $300.

The gun was located under a shed in the boy’s backyard, along with a baggie containing 74 grams of marijuana. Both boys were arrested — one for selling a firearm to a minor, the other for purchasing a firearm as a minor. The seller’s mom is a sheriff’s deputy; she was put on administrative leave while the investigation continues. [ClickOrlando, 3/28/2024]

Holier Than Thou

Peter Owens, 35, of Ellenton, Florida, went to a Walgreens store in Clearwater on Easter Sunday to buy some headphones, The Smoking Gun reported. While there, he got into an argument with an employee of the store, and the manager, 36-year-old Nicole Merck, tried to intervene, asking Owens to leave the store.

That was when Owens, according to police, struck Merck in the face with his Bible. Authorities tracked him down, and he admitted striking her “because she was being rude to him.” The charge was bumped up to a felony because of Owens’ 2020 conviction in Michigan for assault and battery. WWJD? [The Smoking Gun, 4/2/2024]

Overserved

Anna Louise Keller, 49, of Seminole, Florida, was shocked -- SHOCKED! -- on April 8 when Pinellas County Sheriff’s deputies stopped her because she was driving recklessly and, critically, missing her right front tire. Fox13-TV reported that officers smelled alcohol, and Keller admitted that she had been drinking and was unaware of the missing tire. She tested over the legal limit, and deputies found four empty Busch Light containers in the car. She was charged with DUI. [Fox13, 4/10/2024]

...When police came across Wyly James Weeks, 35, on April 5 in St. Petersburg, Florida, he was sitting in a trash can, on a sidewalk, and completely naked. The Smoking Gun reported that Weeks told cops he “was allowed to be drunk and disorderly and sit naked in a trash can on the public sidewalk.”

Indeed, they found him to be unsteady on his feet and smelling of liquor. He also told them he didn’t have to provide his “name or demographics.” He pleaded guilty to disorderly intoxication and resisting an officer without violence and was fined $520. [The Smoking Gun, 4/8/2024]

Total Eclipse of My Parts

In what is apparently a regular prank in Mexico, someone submitted an adults-only video clip of their view of the eclipse on April 8 to an RCG Media news program, the New York Post reported. But this particular clip was of a man blocking out the sun with his testicles.

While the male anchor read on from a list of locations where people could watch the celestial phenomenon, one of the two female anchors gasped as the crude image flashed on the screen. The male anchor then apologized; an X user with the name Rhevolver took gleeful responsibility for the joke. [New York Post, 4/9/2024]

Oops!

The U.S. Navy is the subject of much ridicule after it released a photo online depicting Commander Cameron Yaste, the captain of the USS John S. McCain, shooting a rifle — with the scope mounted backwards and the lens cap still on.

The Telegraph reported that the image also accompanied an official press release and was captioned, “From engaging in practice gun shoots, conducting maintenance, testing fuel purity and participating in sea and anchor details, the #USNavy is always ready to serve and protect.” One commenter on X noted despondently, “We’re going to lose a major war.” [Telegraph, 4/11/2024]

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. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS

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 916-939-0772 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: CA-23-966281SH. 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 916-939-0772, or visit this internet website http:// www.qualityloan.com, using the le number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA23-966281-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

Or Login to: http://www.qualityloan. com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318

QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION . TS No.: CA-23-966281-SH IDSPub #0201591 4/12/2024 4/19/2024 4/26/2024 CN 28759

BATCH: AFC-4014 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED AS SHOWN BELOW. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER.

CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Executed by: AS SHOWN BELOW, as Trustor, AS SHOWN BELOW, as Bene ciary, recorded on AS SHOWN BELOW as Instrument No. AS SHOWN BELOW of O cial Records of the County Recorder of SAN DIEGO County, California, and pursuant to the Notice of Default and Election to Sell there under recorded on AS SHOWN BELOW as Instrument No. AS SHOWN BELOW of said O cial Records. WILL SELL BY PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH

On 4/25/2024 at 10:00 AM, AT THE FRONT ENTRANCE TO CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY 2121 PALOMAR AIRPORT ROAD. CARLSBAD CA 92011 (Payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States, by cash, a cashier’s check drawn by a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank), all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property

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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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The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to-wit is estimated at AS SHOWN ABOVE Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, may increase this gure prior to sale. The bene ciary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election 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. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, bene ciary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call the number shown below in BOLD, using the REF number assigned to this case on SHOWN ABOVE. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be re ected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay

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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 8, 2024; Time: 1:30 PM; in Dept.: 502. Court address: 1100 Union St., San Diego CA 92101, Central Courthouse. https://www.sdcourt.ca.gov/ sdcourt/probate2/probatevh Court appearances may be made either in person or virtually, unless otherwise ordered by the Court. Virtual appearances must be made using the department’s Microsoft Teams (“MS Teams”) video link; or by calling the department’s MS Teams conference phone number and using the assigned conference ID number. The MS Teams video conference links and phone numbers can be found at www.sdcourt.ca.gov/ ProbateHearings. Plan to check in 15 minutes prior to the scheduled hearing time.

If you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or le written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. If you are a creditor or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must le your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of rst issuance of letters to a

www.StorageTreasures.com on 05/08/2024 at 12:00PM. The sale will be conducted under the direction of Christopher Rosa (Bond-3112562) and www.StorageTreasures.com on behalf of the facility’s management. Units will be available for viewing prior to the sale on www.StorageTreasures. com. Contents will be sold for cash only to the highest bidder. A 10-15% buyer’s premium will be charged and possibly a cleaning deposit per unit. All sales are nal. Seller reserves the right to withdraw the property at any time before the sale or to refuse any bids. The property to be sold is described as “general household items” unless otherwise noted.

Tenant Name: Hernandez, Jaime Carrillo Steward Jr, Troy Edwin

Gehron, Randall Scott II

Mccutchen, Scott T.

DEBLASSIO, JORDAN RAE

Cardenas, Robert L.

Lopez, Jose Ewing, Garrick Lamont

Brown, Naudia

REYES, JONATHAN RENE

Alvarez Gomez, Victor Rafael

Equihua Salgado, Juan Manuel

CARRASCO – RIOS, JESSICA

Rodriguez, Anthony

Lewis, Chelsea Michelle

Carranza, Jesus

Bigayan, Clarisa

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

Security Public Storage 471 C St Chula Vista, CA 91910 619-422-0128 04/19/2024 CN 28804

Notice of Public Sale

Notice is hereby given that

Security Public Storage at 1501 South Coast Highway Oceanside, CA 92054 will sell the contents of the storage units listed below at a public auction to satisfy a lien placed on the contents (pursuant to Division 8 Chapter 10 Sec 21700-21716 of the California Codes). The sale will take place at the website www. StorageTreasures.com on 5/8/2024 at 12:00pm. The sale will be conducted under the direction of Christopher Rosa (Bond-3112562) and www.StorageTreasures.com on behalf of the facility’s management. Units will be available for viewing prior to the sale on www.StorageTreasures. com. Contents will be sold for cash only to the highest bidder. A 10-15% buyer’s premium will be charged and possibly a cleaning deposit per unit. All sales are nal. Seller reserves the right to withdraw the property at any time before the sale or to refuse any bids. The property to be sold is described as “general household items” unless otherwise noted.

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

Security Public Storage 1501 South Coast Highway Oceanside, CA 92054 760-722-8700 04/19/2024 CN 28803

In accordance with Sec. 106 of the Programmatic Agreement, AT&T plans a new telecommunications facility at 560 NORTH COAST HIGHWAY 101 ENCINITAS, CA 92024. Please direct comments to Gavin L. at 818-391-0449 regarding site CAL00752. 4/12, 4/19/24 CNS-3801783# CN 28777

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSECHANGE OF NAME

CASE# 37-202400013709-CU-PT-NC TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS:

Petitioner(s): Arielle Marie Garcia led a petition with this court for a decree changing name as follows: a. Present name: Arielle Marie Garcia change to proposed name: Kennedy Marie Blaire THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this Court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for a change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must le a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely led, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: On May 10, 2024 at 8:30 a.m., in Dept. 25 of the Superior Court of California, 325 S Melrose Dr., Vista CA 92081, North County Division. (To appear remotely, check in advance of the hearing for information about how to do so on the court’s website. To nd your court’s website, go to www. courts.ca.gov/find-my-court. htm.) NO HEARING WILL OCCUR ON THE ABOVE DATE; ATTACHMENT TO ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME (JC FORM #NC-120) NO HEARING WILL OCCUR ON THE DATE SPECIFIED IN THE ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE. The court will review the documents led as of the date speci ed on the Order to Show Cause for Change of Name (JC Form #NC-120). If all requirements for a name change have been met as of the date speci ed, and no timely written objection has been received (required at least two court days before the date speci ed), the Petition for Change of Name (JC Form #NC-100) will be granted without a hearing. One copy of the Order Granting the Petition will be mailed to the petitioner. To change a name on a legal document, including a birth certi cate, social security card, driver license, passport, and other identi cation, a certi ed copy of Decree Changing Name (JC Form #NC-130) or Decree Changing Name and Order Recognizing Change of Gender and for Issuance of New Birth Certi cate (JC Form #NC-230) may be required. Contact the agency(ies) who issues the legal document that needs to be changed, to determine if a certi ed copy is required. A certi ed copy of Decree Changing Name (JC Form #NC-130) or Decree Changing Name and Order Recognizing

#NC-

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: 03/25/2024

Brad A. Weinreb Judge of the Superior Court. 04/12, 04/19, 04/26, 05/03/2024 CN 28769

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE - CHANGE OF NAME CASE# 37-202400015145-CU-PT-CTL TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner(s): Wendi McKenna and Neil McKenna led a petition with this court for a decree changing name as follows: a. Present name: Madeline O’Driscoll McKenna change to proposed name: Skipper O’Driscoll McKenna

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

NOTICE OF HEARING: On May 16, 2024 at 8:30 a.m., in Dept. C-61 of the Superior Court of California, County of San Diego, 330 W. Broadway, San Diego CA 92101 Central Division, Hall of Justice.

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

NO HEARING WILL OCCUR ON THE ABOVE

DATE; ATTACHMENT TO ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME (JC FORM #NC-120)

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

If all requirements for a name change have been met as of the date speci ed, and no timely written objection has been received (required at least two court days before the date speci ed), the Petition for Change of Name (JC Form #NC-100) will be granted

without a hearing. One copy of the Order Granting the Petition will be mailed to the petitioner.

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

Changing Name and Order

Recognizing Change of Gender and for Issuance of New Birth

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

A certi ed copy of Decree

Changing Name (JC Form #NC-130) or Decree Changing Name and Order Recognizing Change of Gender and for Issuance of New Birth’ Certi cate (JC Form #NC230) may

obtained from the

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: 04/02/2024 Maureen F. Hallahan Judge of the Superior Court 04/05, 04/12, 04/19, 04/26/2024 CN 28757

NO HEARING WILL OCCUR ON THE ABOVE DATE; ATTACHMENT TO ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME (JC FORM #NC-120) NO HEARING WILL OCCUR ON THE DATE SPECIFIED IN THE ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE. The court will review the documents led as of the date speci ed on the Order to Show Cause for Change of Name (JC Form #NC-120). If all requirements for a name change have been met as of the date speci ed, and no timely written objection has been received (required at least two court days before the date speci ed), the Petition for Change of Name (JC Form #NC-100) will be granted without a hearing. One copy of the Order Granting the Petition will be mailed to the petitioner. To change a name on a legal document, including a birth certi cate, social security card, driver license, passport, and other identi cation, a certi ed copy of Decree Changing Name (JC Form #NC-130) or Decree Changing Name and Order Recognizing Change of Gender and for Issuance of New Birth Certi cate (JC Form #NC-230) may be required. Contact the agency(ies) who issues the legal document that needs to be changed, to determine if a certi ed copy is required.

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

A RESPONDENT OBJECTING TO THE

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

The test GARDEN

jano’s garden

jano nightingale

Ithink of my students in the Carlsbad Senior Garden as the participants in my “test garden,” similar to the now-famous “America’s Test Kitchen,” featured on National Public Radio.

As the CEO and head chef in this famous show, Christopher Kimball and staff tried hundreds of recipes for the perfect egg, the perfect hamburger and yeast bread, to name a few. What they found was that practice makes perfect and educated their audience with their results.

PRACTICE CULTIVATION

IN YOUR GARDEN

In all our vegetable gardens, we try and try again to start our own seeds, but even gardeners who practice the same method, following the same directions, may get different results each time.

In the case of seedlings, there is one method, but many different results.

In our class of eight gardeners at the Senior Garden, one couple produced a perfect 10, while others had some success or complete failure.

The problems for each gardener might have been different, but they were all based on the same ingredients and the same methods.

START WITH THE RIGHT INGREDIENTS

The five ingredients that produce the perfect seedlings are: water, soil, temperature, light and correct containers.

Containers — A multitude of containers can be used, including plastic coffee cups, paper cups, 3-inch plastic pots, soil pods and recycled plastic six-packs. For our experiment we used six-packs since they were available.

Soil — In our experiment we only used a mix of soil and compost (because it was available to us), but it proved to be too dense. You want something that holds water but dries out slowly.

When you purchase soil for seed starting, ask the salespeople at the garden center for seed starting mix. This should be a combination of potting soil, compost, vermiculite or perlite. If this is not available, pur-

chase one bag of high-quality potting soil and add compost, vermiculite or perlite. The finished product should feel light, not heavy, when watered. Avoid peat moss because it dries out too

quickly.

Water — Make sure that the initial soil is well watered but not dripping wet. If you put your finger into the soil and it comes back damp, stop watering.

By placing the entire pot or six-pack in a plastic bag, you ensure the correct amount of moisture lasts for the first three days of growth. The trick with this method is to keep an eye on the project. Open the bag and if you see any white spots, which is probably mildew, immediately remove and continue in a sunny window or outdoors

Temperature — Each seed has its own temperature requirement specific to its needs as it progresses later in the garden. The rule of thumb in the beginning is to place all seed trays in a room that is warm, but do not place seed trays directly front of a window.

Air flow — This is the final and probably most important element in seed growth. Directly after you see your first sprout, move the seed trays outdoors for the daytime hours or in front of a screen door open during the day.

DIRECTIONS

Start with large seeds, such as pumpkin, squash, melon or pole beans (to name a few). Very small seeds such as lettuce and radish are more difficult to sprout.

Fill container with soil, dampen only until moist. Place three seeds in each container, to the depth of twice the seed’s length. I use my knuckle as a measurement, which usually works.

Cover the six-pack or 3-inch pot with plastic and follow the above directions for placement. Leave plastic on for only three days,

checking each day. Remove plastic and place outdoors in a protected, partially sunny area and check daily. If there is any danger of frost, bring indoors during the evening.

AND THE WINNER IS!

In our class of eight people, the winner of the perfect sprouts was a couple who placed their seedlings outdoors. According to Francesca Thomas, “As soon as we saw the green sprout we put them outdoors on our deck. They perked up immediately, even though it rained quite a bit. We weren’t really sure what we were doing but they all sprouted!”

As we compared our six-packs, we also concluded that the soil we used was too heavy and should be amended with perlite or vermiculite. A few of the students did have some mildew, which they learned how to control for the next time.

DRAWING CONCLUSIONS

In the end, the grand conclusions that we came to were mostly that we learned from our mistakes. It also helps to have other gardeners try the same methods alongside you so you can compare notes.

Jano Nightingale is a Master Gardener and horticulturist who teaches vegetable gardening at the Carlsbad Senior Center. For more information regarding her upcoming classes, contact her at janosgarden@gmail.com

RAIN, WIND, AND FIRE...

“ The three menaces to any chimney, fireplace, or stove.”

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Family owned and operated and having been in business for over 30 years, Chimney Sweeps Inc. is a fully licensed and insured chimney contracting company (License #976438) and they are certified with the National Fireplace Institute and have an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau.

For a limited time, readers of this paper will receive a special discount on our full chimney cleaning and safety inspection package with special attention to chimney water intrusion points in preparation for the rainy season.

FRANCESCA THOMAS of the Carlsbad Senior Garden displays perfectly sprouted butternut squash. Photo by Jano Nightingale

EVENTS CALENDAR

APRIL 19

ORCHID SHOW AND SALE

San Diego County Orchid Society hosts its large, annual international show and sale, Orchids of the Earth, in Balboa Park on the weekend before Earth Day. Free, 12 to 7 p.m. April 1921 at Balboa Park, Casa del Prado, San Diego, CA.

‘URINETOWN’ MUSICAL

An evil corporation controls where citizens of a water-starved town can legally relieve themselves, and the corruption and abuse it imposes causes the society members to revolt. $15-$25, April 19 to May 4 at David H. Thompson Performing Arts Center, 1 Maverick Way, Carlsbad.

MICHELLE GABLE

Join the Fairmont Grand Del Mar for an afternoon tea with New York Times bestselling author Michelle Gable to celebrate her forthcoming work, “Beautiful People.” $89, plus optional $19.99 for a book. 12:30 p.m. at Fairmont Grand Del Mar, 5300 Grand del Mar Ct, San Diego.

VICKI BARBOLAK

EARTH DAY ROCK CONCERT

Fundraiser to raise funds and awareness for neighbors who face hunger, homelessness and trauma. $135$1,300, 11:30 a.m. at Fairbanks Ranch Country Club, 15200 San Dieguito Rd, Rancho Santa Fe.

DNA INTEREST GROUP

DNA expert Kathleen Fernandez will present in hybrid format, “What’s in a Picture? Visualizing DNA and Family Relationships.” The North San Diego County Genealogical Society is sponsoring the event. Free, 1 p.m. at Georgina Cole Library, 1250 Carlsbad Village Dr, Carlsbad.

STAY CLASSY O’SIDE

kimchi at home. $79-$148. 12 to 2:30 p.m. at Sunshine Market & Refillery , 3529 Cannon Rd, Oceanside.

IMPROV FUNDAMENTALS

Ready to let go, connect, and unleash your creativity? Join us for a fun journey of laughter, spontaneity and endless possibilities. $175, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. April 20 at The Brooks Theatre, 217 N Coast Hwy, Oceanside.

APRIL 21

MOONLIGHT CLEANUP

LATIN NIGHTS

Performance/demonstrations featuring Agogo -Cuban/Brazilian percussionists. Free, 5 to 10 p.m. April 19 at Howard Brubeck Theatre at Palomar College, 1140 W Mission Rd, San Marcos.

ALABASTER JAR GOLF

Come join us right here in Escondido off Grand Ave. $17. April 19-20 at Grand Comedy Club, 340 E Grand Ave, Escondido.

‘MATILDA THE MUSICAL’

Alabaster Jar Project is hosting an 18-hole golf tournament to benefit its mission of supporting survivors of human trafficking and sexual exploitation. 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. April 19 at Rancho Bernardo Inn Golf, 17550 Bernardo Oaks Dr, San Diego.

San Dieguito Academy will be performing Roald Dahl’s “Matilda the Musical” at the Clayton E. Liggett Theater on campus. $10$16, April 11-20 at San Dieguito Academy, 800 Santa Fe Dr, Encinitas.

The Spreckels Organ Pavilion Rock Band, will present a Classic Rock Tribute with AC/DC, Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin, The Beatles, Aretha Franklin, Shocking Blue, Heart, and Deep Purple. Free, 7 p.m. at Spreckels Organ Pavilion, 2125 Pan American Rd E, San Diego.

APRIL 20

ALTA VISTA EARTH DAY

The 15th annual Earth Day Festival at the Alta Vista Botanical Gardens is a free family event with food, plant sales, garden shopping, live music and more. Free, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Alta Vista Botanical Gardens, 1270 Vale Terrace Dr, Vista.

The Green Oceanside team is hosting a family-friendly Earth Day celebration at Libby Lake Park. Check out educational booths, activities for kids, music, games and more. Free, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Libby Lake Park, 504 Calle Montecito, Oceanside.

‘SENSE OF DECENCY’

North Coast Repertory Theatre will perform “Sense of Decency,” a play based on the book, “The Nazi and the Psychiatrist,” about the aftermath of WWII during the Nuremburg trials. $49$74, through May 12 at North Coast Repertory Theatre, 987 Lomas Santa Fe Dr, Solana Beach.

TASTE OF SPRING

Formerly known as “Mother’s Day is Sweet,” Taste of Spring features the flavors of Taste of Oceanside with a springtime twist. The festival will feature local restaurants, breweries, wineries and more. $30-$45, 2 to 5 p.m. April 20 at Oceanside Civic Center Library, 330 N Coast Hwy, Oceanside.

WOMEN’S SELF-DEFENSE

Open to the public. This class is for three Saturdays. April 20, April 27 and May 4. For women ages 14 and up. Free, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 20 at Palomar College, 1140 W Mission Rd, San Marcos.

CREEK TO BAY CLEANUP

Join the largest Earth Week cleanup in San Diego County. Sign up for any of the 100 locations across the county at cleansd.samaritan.com/custom/501/ creek_to_bay. Free, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at San Diego, California, 1919 Pacific Hwy, San Diego.

SORELLE SAN DIEGO”

Sorelle San Diego, a local women’s chamber chorus, will present a collaborative concert with the San Diego State University Treble Choir. $10, 4 p.m. at San Dieguito United Methodist Church, 170 Calle Magdalena, Encinitas.

KIMCHI WORKSHOP

Learn how to make authentic spicy, fermented

The Boy Scout Troops and Cub Scout packs from Encinitas will join veterans from American Legion Post 416 to clean up Moonlight Beach in honor of Earth Day. Free, 9 a.m. at American Legion Post 416, 210 W F St, Encinitas.

NASHVILLE NIGHTS

Nashville Nights is a country music extravaganza that takes attendees on a journey through the heart of Music City. $25-$65, 2 p.m. at California Center for the Arts, 340 N Escondido Blvd, Escondido.

PUBLIC SAFETY DAY

The North Coastal Sheriff’s Station is hosting Encinitas Public Safety Day featuring giveaways and games for chiildren, chances to explore patrol cars, motorcycles and SWAT vehicles, and more. Free, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Encinitas Community Park, 425 Santa Fe Dr, Encinitas.

HOTEL GARDEN PARTY

The seasons are changing and Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa has something new blossoming. $70, 2 to 5 p.m. April 21 at Estancia Resort and Spa, 9797 Keeneland Row, La Jolla.

FOR YOUNG MINDS

The Grounded Mind Collective — a new hub for young and evolving minds — opens its doors on Sunday. Come join us for our open house from 2-5 pm (tasty food, music, more). For the whole family. Free, 2 to 5 p.m. at Gold Meditation & Wellness, 940 S Coast Highway 101, Encinitas.

PIANO DUETS

Experience an afternoon of piano duets with Duo Nova performing on the two grand pianos of the Concert Hall stage. Dr. Yewon Lee and Dr. Hyun Jeong Ann take listeners along a musical journey as they pay homage to the timeless masterworks of great composers through Grieg, Brahms, Milhaud and others. $8-$10, 3 p.m. at Concert Hall (Bldg. 2400), MiraCosta College, 1 Barnard Dr, Oceanside.

WOMEN OF NOTE

The Oceanside Music Fest presents the fourth annual Women of Note schol-

BATIQUITOS LAGOON in Carlsbad will host a free docent-led walk on Saturday, April 20, at 10 a.m. The walk is beginner level and suitable for children. Stock photo

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1. MOVIES: Which dramatic film features the character “V”?

2. GEOGRAPHY: Luzon belongs to which island nation?

3. LANGUAGE: What is the Latin phrase for “before the war”?

4. U.S. STATES: Which state has the most national parks?

5. LITERATURE: Which 1950s novel includes the line, “Nothing behind me, everything ahead of me, as is ever so on the road.”

6. CHEMISTRY: What kind of gas makes a drink bubbly?

7. TELEVISION: Which sitcom features a mom named Debra Barone?

8. MUSIC: What was the former name of the English band Muse?

9. SCIENCE: What are the gaps between nerve cells called?

10. THEATER: Who wrote the play “The Crucible”?

Answers

1. “V for Vendetta” (2005).

2. The Philippines.

3. Antebellum.

4. California, with nine.

5. “On the Road” by Jack Kerouac.

6. Carbon dioxide.

7. “Everybody Loves Raymond.”

8. Rocket Baby Dolls.

9. Synapses.

10. Arthur Miller.

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4. U.S. STATES: Which state has the most national parks?

5. LITERATURE: Which 1950s novel includes the line, “Nothing behind me, everything ahead of me, as is ever so on the road.”

6. CHEMISTRY: What kind of gas makes a drink bubbly?

7. TELEVISION: Which sitcom features a mom named Debra Barone?

8. MUSIC: What was the former name of the English band Muse?

9. SCIENCE: What are the gaps between nerve cells called?

10. THEATER: Who wrote the play “The Crucible”?

Answers

1. “V for Vendetta” (2005).

2. The Philippines.

3. Antebellum.

4. California, with nine.

5. “On the Road” by Jack Kerouac.

6. Carbon dioxide.

7. “Everybody Loves Raymond.”

8. Rocket Baby Dolls.

9. Synapses.

10. Arthur Miller.

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Colonial buildings, floating farms, art history a must-see

By Dave McKibben

My first trip to this massive city of 22 million people was magical and hot. On a late March morning, while touring Mexico City’s distinctly European-looking Centro Historico district, I roasted in mid-80-degree temperatures while visiting the impressive Metropolitan Cathedral, Latin America’s largest and oldest cathedral and the Palace of Fine Arts, home to the works of Mexico’s greatest artists.

I sweated in the afternoon while standing in line waiting to enter the iconic Mexican artist Frida Kahlo’s childhood home in the vibrant Coyoacán neighborhood.

But once I stepped inside the strikingly blue-colored La Casa Azul, now a museum of Frida’s life and work, my sweat turned to chills as a teenage girl collapsed in her boyfriend’s arms, no doubt overwhelmed by the magnitude of stepping inside Frida’s walls and getting her first glimpse of greatness.

It wasn’t long before my chills turned to tears as I walked upstairs, passing by her studio where the magic happened and the bed where she died at the young ralist, and imagined how happy they were at that mo-

ed like Mexico City and Oaxaca and felt like LA, with all the Gen Z digital nomads sitting outside cafes and pubs on their laptops.

The four-hour eating, drinking and walking tour, expertly and enthusiastically hosted by Alma of Sabores Mexico Food Tours, took us to six restaurants and cafes in Roma Norte, more commercial than Roma’s residential enclaves, Roma Sur and La Romita.

Our first stop was Broka Bistrot, once a gym and now a stunning farm-totable restaurant. We were starving and parched from a 3-hour AeroMéxico flight from Tijuana via the Cross Border Xpress, so the Birria (a traditional stewed beef

dish from Jalisco cooked in a clay pot), ceviche de nopales with red onions and coriander, and hibiscus mescal cocktail hit the spot.

My favorite dish at Tres Galeones, one of an estimated 10,000 taquerias in the city, was the carnitas-style fish taco with avocado and pork belly.

Café de Raiz features tamales from the La Azteca region, the black bean tamales with coriander and green chiles, one of the 390 tamale recipes in Mexico.

Other highlights included a delicious green mole dish with pumpkin seed, chicken, and red rice from Mux and a nightcap caffeine jolt from specialty Café Barajas, which brews

its Vera Cruz beans 20 ways.

I enjoyed my hand-crafted pour-over and French press style coffees but fell in love with the Café de Olla, brewed with cinnamon and brown sugar sweet coffee that tasted like chai tea.

Our second day was devoted to the chinampas or the floating farms of Xochimilco. We drifted down a labyrinth of narrow canals on trajineras (colorful, gondola-like canoes) powered by a strapping young man and his long wooden stick.

We explored the chinampas, learned about the farm’s elaborate flower and vegetable production system, and picked our own produce. I contributed to our salad by digging up a few beets. Our hosts, Marco Polo and Rosa, served a delicious farm-to-table lunch.

There are over 4,000 floating farms in Xochimilco, a 400-acre reserve with patches of farmland seem-

ingly floating in the water. The farmland, once occupied by the Aztecs, used to produce enough food for all of Mexico City. Many families used to earn their livelihood selling organic produce to restaurants and markets throughout the city.

However, the pandemic closed restaurants, forcing many families to abandon their farms and lease their land for soccer events and weddings.

Our tour guide with Ruptopia noted that many tourists and some residents of Mexico City are lured to the canals instead by Xochimilco’s party scene and are nearly oblivious to the farms’ existence.

Somehow, my trip ended with a visit to only one (Frida) of the city’s 180 museums and only one stop at a Mexico City craft brewery. I also missed out on the city’s thriving street food scene. So, I guess I’ll be back. Soon.

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or engaging a hostile person; Less lethal equipment to provide alternatives to resolving volatile encounters with suspects who could be armed;

Police officers carry firearms, including rifles and other alternatives to traditional pistols. Opeka said all officers are given extensive training to operate firearms;

Chemical agents, which are typically saved as a last resort, Breaching equipment to gain and secure locations; The department has several vehicles, including a Lenco BearCat, a SWAT ambulance and a command post, which are often used during large community events and high-risk operations.

According to Opeka, there were 23 SWAT missions in 2023, separate from day-to-day field implementation. Nine of these were high-risk, four were critical incidents,

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arship fundraiser featuring a historic fashion walk showing women’s fashion through the ages. $10-$15, 2 p.m. at Oceana Clubhouse, 550 Vista Bella, Oceanside.

CA NATIVE PLANT TOUR

Take a free, guided 1.5mile walking tour with the Buena Vista Audobon Society to learn about California native garden plants in the historic Seaside neighborhood in downtown Oceanside. Free, 2 p.m. at St. Mary Star of the Sea School, 515 Wisconsin Ave, Oceanside.

JAZZ EVENSONG

Jazz Evensong is a blend of Anglican prayer and American jazz. Music at 4 p.m. followed by church service at 4:30 p.m. Free and open to the public. 4 p.m. at St. Michael’s-by-theSea Episcopal Church, 2775 Carlsbad Blvd, Carlsbad.

APRIL 23

KIDS NIGHT OUT

Experience the Boys and Girls Club of Vista’s afterschool program through the eyes of its members. Guests will be paired with a club member to compete in activities. $50, 5:30 to 8 p.m. April 23 at Boys & Girls Club of Vista, 410 W

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one was a two-day dignitary protection mission assisting First Lady Jill Biden while she stayed in Carlsbad, and nine were pre-staged for quick reaction time at events like the street fair or high school graduations.

The SWAT team controls most (83%) of the police department’s military equipment. Overall, 53 separate items are in the department’s military equipment inventory, only seven of which are used outside the SWAT team.

The department also deployed 168 drones during missions, including open-area searches, highrisk contacts, missing person searches and assisting other agencies.

The department did not receive any complaints, both internally and externally, regarding its military equipment inventory last year. While this is good news, Opeka cautioned that the department does not take complaints lightly.

“We’re constantly looking at ways to improve and seeking that improvement,” he said.

California Ave, Vista.

LINEAGE SOCIETIES

Elizabeth Swanay O’Neal will present, “Learn from Lineage Societies without Being a Member” to the North San Diego County Genealogical Society. 10 a.m. at Faraday Center, Faraday Ave, Carlsbad.

CARLSBAD GOP WOMEN

Carlsbad Republican Women will host two Republicans, Matt Gunderson and Jordan Marks. $39$44, 11 a.m. at Holiday Inn, 2725 Palomar Airport Rd, Carlsbad.

LA PALOMA POETRY SLAM

The 101 Artists’ Colony and Full Moon Poets present the La Paloma Pink Moon Slam, celebrating 25 years of spoken word from the stage at the Historic La Paloma Theatre. 7 p.m. at La Paloma Theatre, 471 S Coast Highway 101, Encinitas.

ESTATE PLANNING

Solana Beach Community Connections and Friends of the Solana Beach Library present “Estate Planning Trusts, Wills, Powers of Attorney and Medical Planning Documents” by Kristen McBride. 6 p.m. at Solana Beach Library, 157 Stevens Ave, Solana Beach.

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Established 40 years ago, The California Cuts has been a fixture in Poinsettia Village for the past 34 years, witnessing the evolution of hair styling preferences and techniques. Led by owner Jeanette Newell, the salon's dedicated team boasts a wealth of experience, with most stylists honing their craft for over 15 years. This seasoned expertise, coupled with a passion for staying abreast of the latest trends, ensures that clients receive nothing short of exceptional service.

At The California Cuts, the focus is squarely on meeting the diverse needs of every client. From quick trims to transformative Brazilian blowouts, the salon offers a comprehensive range of services tailored to cater to individuals and families alike. Renowned for their expertise in hair-

APRIL 24

A MAGICAL MOMENT

The San Pasqual High School dance program presents its annual spring dance concert. $10-$15, 7:30 p.m. at California Center For The Arts , 340 N Escondido Blvd, Escondido.

ARTSY ADULTS

Join the library for the next quarterly craft time for painting dots on rocks. Take them home to use as paperweights or lovely additions in the yard. Supplies are provided but limited. 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. April 24 at Escondido Public Library, 239 S Kalmia St, Escondido.

AMERICA NOW

The Oceanside Public Library and Palomar College Cinema Studies Professor Chaffin-Quiray will present a new movie series called “America Now.”. 6 p.m. at Mission Branch Library Oceanside, 3861 Mission Ave, Oceanside.

APRIL 25

ANON(YMOUS)

Held at the Theatre (Bldg. 2000), Oceanside Campus. $15-$18, 12 a.m. at MiraCosta College, 1 Barnard Dr, Oceanside.

cuts, clipper cuts, color and highlights, the salon prides itself on delivering flawless results that exceed expectations.

The key to The California Cuts' enduring success lies in its unwavering dedication to customer satisfaction. By actively listening to clients and leveraging their expertise, the salon's stylists collaborate with patrons to bring their desired looks to life. This client-centric approach has fostered a strong sense of community, with generations of families entrusting their haircare needs to The

work using the “Unveiling Creativity” exhibit as inspiration! Free, 1 to 3 p.m. at Front Porch Gallery, 2903 Carlsbad Blvd, Carlsbad.

AARP EXPO

Join AARP California for an afternoon of learning, fun, and food. 4 to 6 p.m. April 25 at Mission Pacific Resort, 201 N Myers St, Oceanside.

SPRING DANCE SHOWCASE

The Orange Glen High School dance program presents its Spring Showcase. $7.50-$9.50, 7:15 p.m. at California Center For The Arts, 340 N Escondido Blvd, Escondido.

2024 MEET THE LEADERS

Meet and hear from elected officials representing Vista at the federal and state levels. Guests are Sen. Catherine Blakespear, Rep. Mike Levin and Assemblymember Laurie Davies. $140-$175, 6 to 8 p.m. April 25 at Shadowridge Golf Club, 1980 Gateway Dr, Vista.

APRIL 26

JARABE MEXICANO

Bringing you their creative variety of Spanish genres! Free-$30, 7 to 9:30 p.m. April 26 at California Center for the Arts, 340 N Escondido Blvd, Escondido.

dominate the scene.

Despite their commitment to excellence, The California Cuts believes in making quality haircare accessible to all. With reasonable prices and a commitment to superior service, the salon ensures that clients can maintain their desired looks without breaking the bank. A 30-minute haircut appointment, priced at $29.95, includes a complimentary shampoo for optimal results. Color services start at $65, while full highlights begin at $115, offering clients a wide range of options to suit their preferences and budgets.

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In an industry where trends are ever-evolving, The California Cuts remains at the forefront of innovation. Through continuous education and a keen eye on social media, the salon's stylists stay informed about the latest haircare trends and techniques.

As the new year unfolds, The California Cuts anticipates a surge in bold red tones, cooler hues for brunettes, and natural colors for blondes. Additionally, popular styles such as layered bobs, glossy hair, and the chic lob are expected to

‘URINETOWN’ MUSICAL

An evil corporation controls where citizens of a water-starved town can legally relieve themselves, and the corruption and abuse it imposes causes the society members to revolt. $15-$25, 7 p.m. at David H. Thompson Performing Arts Center, 1 Maverick Way, Carlsbad.

HEALTHY AGING

The Rancho Santa Fe Senior Center’s 9th Annual Healthy Aging Conference will feature several geriatric specialists as speakers, a lunch and opportunities to meet with providers. $40, 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. April 26 at Fairbanks Ranch Country Club, 15200 San Dieguito Rd, Rancho Santa Fe.

COMEDY W/ BRENT PELLA

Come join us 12 a.m. at Grand Comedy Club, 340 E Grand Ave, Escondido.

SOMATIC EXERCISE

Discover easy movements to release and reset the tension baseline in your body that is causing you pain and limiting your quality of life. Free5 to 6:30 p.m. April 26 at Ocean Beach People’s Food Co-op, 4765 Voltaire St, San Diego.

DISNEY’S ALADDIN, JR.

Disney’s Aladdin JR. is based on the 1992 Academy Award®-winning film and

Conveniently located at 7040 Avenida Encinas, Suite 105 in Carlsbad, The California Cuts invites individuals to experience the pinnacle of haircare excellence. To book an appointment or learn more about their services, prospective clients can reach out by calling 760-431-7428 or visiting their website at www. thecaliforniacuts.com.

In an ever-changing landscape, The California Cuts continues to uphold its legacy of excellence, setting the standard for haircare in Carlsbad and beyond. With a steadfast commitment to quality, innovation, and customer satisfaction, the salon remains a trusted destination for those seeking impeccable styling and personalized service.

the 2014 hit Broadway show about the “diamond in the rough” street rat who learns his true worth lies within. $18-$30, 7:30 p.m. at Star Theatre Company, 402 N Coast Hwy, Oceanside.

APRIL 27

PIRATE PLUNGE

Come dressed in a swimsuit and enjoy the swashbuckling activities which include diving for treasure, ship raider race, walking the plank, and other fun pool activities and floating obstacles. $10, 5 to 8 p.m. April 27 at Alga Norte Aquatic Center, 6565 Alicante Rd, Carlsbad.

ENCINITAS SPRING FAIR

The 39th Annual Encinitas Spring Street Fair returns to downtown Encinitas. Coast Highway will be clsoed from D Street to J Street for the fair featuring 450 vendors, a beer garden and three stages. 9 a.m. at Downtown Encinitas, 1403 Encinitas Blvd, Encinitas.

SPRING PLANT SHOW, SALE

The Palomar Cactus and Succulent Society is hosting its annual Spring Show and Sale with workshops on cactus and succulents. 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 27 at Park Avenue Community Center, Park Ave, Escondido.

JEANETTE NEWELL is the owner of The California Cuts, a Poinsettia Village fixture for the past 34 years. Courtesy photo

CARLSBAD POLICE received a grant to purchase a second Lenco BearCat armored vehicle in a few years. Courtesy photo

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