The Coast News, April 26, 2024

Board puts MD on leave

Ex-Scripps doctor stole, used drugs from clinic

By Laura Place ENCINITAS

— An anesthesiologist who formerly worked in the labor and delivery unit at Scripps Memorial Hospital in Encinitas has been placed on a seven-year probation by the Medical Board of California for stealing narcotics, including the anesthetic and a sedative propofol, and self-administering them while at work.

As of early March, Anna Michelle Bowling is prohibited from working as an anesthesiologist except under certain conditions, including being monitored by a medical professional, undergoing periodic drug testing, and participating in psychotherapy and a substance abuse support group, according to a disciplinary order.

During this probationary period, Bowling, who hasn’t worked at the hospital for nearly two years, is also prohibited from having a solo practice.

A report by Scripps Encinitas regarding an incident in May 2022 served as the impetus for the hospital’s investigation and Bowling’s resulting probation.

According to the complaint, Bowling was nearing the end of a 12-hour shift on May 5 when a doctor observed her to be “disheveled, glassy-eyed,” and staggering to walk. Bowling said that she was dehydrated and ill and attempted to walk to her car to leave.

Due to her impaired state, other

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WWII relic still hiding in Solana Beach

In the 1940s, a series of military structures along the coast protected San Diego from maritime assault. And North County still has one. 6

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Del Mar confirms small bluff collapse

By Laura Place

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25-foot-wide section of bluff collapsed onto the beach between 9th and 10th streets in Del Mar over the weekend, but does not appear to have caused any major damage, city officials said.

The bluff failure was discovered by beachgoers on the morning of April 21, and is believed to have taken place sometime in the early morning hours, according to Del Mar Chief Lifeguard and Community

Services Director Jon Edelbrock.

No one was injured in the collapse, Edelbrock confirmed, and it is believed by scientists at Scripps Institute of Oceanography to have occurred as a result of heavy rain, high tides, large surf, and irrigation.

“The City continues to monitor and work closely with the Scripps Institute of Oceanography to receive regular updates from their Coastal Mapping and ReTURN TO BLUFF COLLAPSE ON 9

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In a quiet residential neighborhood, what started as a fun father-son project has transformed into Leucadia Blade Company, a custom knifemaking business that still operates out of the family’s garage. Story on 14. Photo by Michelle Slentz

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Residents to vote on new tax district

City, locals split

road repair costs

70-30 if passed

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Residents living along the private stretch of San Dieguito Drive and the adjacent Oribia Road will vote soon on whether to enter into a community facilities district with the city of Del Mar to fund repairs for the severely deteriorated roadway.

The Del Mar City Council agreed Monday to issue assessment ballots to 31 households along the two streets, a milestone reached after more than two years of conversations with residents about addressing the failing road.

The project, which requires at least 50% approval, will replace the deteriorating surface of San Dieguito Drive with a new 20-foot-wide road, 3.5foot concrete rolled curbs, improved drainage, and installation of a retaining wall at the bottom of the hill near Racetrack View Road.

The city and the subject residents would share the $1.2 million cost of repairs in a 70-30 split, with the city taking on around $888,000.

“We’ve put a lot of work into this, and we are bringing this to you as what we would call a compromise between all parties,” said City Manager Ashley Jones.

Due to the project’s different benefits on the two streets, assessment fees will be weighted differently. Each property along San Dieguito Drive would be responsible for $11,847,

and Oribia Road properties would be responsible for $7,193.

The assessment will also use a weighted voting system, with each San Dieguito Drive property allocated one vote and Oribia Road properties allocated half of a vote.

The stretch of San Dieguito Drive between Racetrack View Road and Oribia Road, near the San Dieguito Lagoon, is unique because it is considered a private road with an overlying public easement. It also provides the only ingress and egress point to Oribia, a public road.

For many years, residents along Oribia and San Dieguito Drive have asked the city to repair the pothole-ridden road surface and drainage infrastructure, while the city has argued that the burden is on residents to maintain the road.

However, the city has recently changed its tune and has been communicating with residents since 2022 to identify a collaborative solution in the form of a tax district.

“For years, the city said, ‘Hey, go bring your road up to standards, and we’ll take a look at it.’ The reality is that hasn’t been possible,” Jones said.

Utility lines will also be undergrounded in the city’s X1A undergrounding utilities project.

Residents can pay the assessment on their property tax bill over a 20-year period or the entire amount up front.

In a survey answered by 20 of the 31 properties earlier this year, 85% of respondents said they would

Aviara East opens this summer

70 affordable units coming to Laurel Tree Lane

By Samantha Nelson CARLSBAD — Devel-

opers of a 399-unit apartment project at Aviara Parkway and Laurel Tree Lane anticipate dozens of affordable units available by this summer.

The project, currently under construction by Wermers Properties and R&V Management, two of Southern California’s leading developers of multi-family homes, includes the 329unit Aviara West building and Aviara East, a structure comprised of 70 affordable housing units.

Aviara East, a 100% affordable housing portion of the development, is located at 1380 Laurel Tree Lane and will be ready for movein sometime this summer.

The larger Aviara West Apartments, across the street at 1205 Aviara Pkwy, will provide 329 units, including 11 affordable units dispersed throughout the building. Aviara West is expected to open in early 2026.

“We believe everyone deserves a place to call home,” said Austin Wermers, principal of Wermers

Properties, in a statement announcing the project’s construction. “This project offers a range of modern studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments to cater to various lifestyles and needs.”

The 100% affordable east building will have 32 one-bedroom, 19 two-bedroom and 19 three-bedroom units, while the west building will have 184 one-bedroom and 75 two-bedroom units.

Amenities in the west building will include a pool, clubroom, fitness room and workspace for residents. The smaller east building will feature a workspace, a playground and a community room. “We’re excited to con-

tribute to the growing vibrancy of Aviara and provide residents with a place to live, connect and thrive,” Wermers added.

Regarding parking, the east building will have 103 spots, three of which are reserved for electric vehicles with charging stations, and the west building will have 428 spots, 43 of which are reserved for electric vehicles.

“There are a lot of great things about this project,” stated Carlsbad Commissioner Linda Geldner in a news release about the project. “It’s a good location close to the freeway, a good site for the height, and the units are wrapped around the parking lot to give it a more urban look.”

According to the developer, the apartments’ location also offers perks, such as proximity to Legoland California, North Ponto Beach and other nearby shopping centers.

The Carlsbad City Council approved both the eastern and western portions of the overall project in 2021. This included a $3.1 million loan for Bridge Housing, which partnered with the developer to fund the affordable portion.

Wermers Properties took over for the project’s original developer, Summerhill Apartment Communities, which has since closed its doors.

The additional 81 affordable units help move the city closer to its required affordable housing allotment under the Regional Housing Needs Assessment.

Carlsbad needs to build 3,873 units between 2021 and 2029, with more than 2,000 of those designated for very low and low-income households.

“Kids who grew up in Carlsbad can’t afford to stay, and many businesses can’t find workers locally,” said Mayor Keith Blackburn. “This project is a great example of the city, the county, nonprofits and developers working together to solve the very challenging problem of housing.”

AVIARA EAST Apartments is a 100% affordable housing complex on Laurel Tree Lane in Carlsbad. Photo by Samantha Nelson

By Laura Place

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THE BOUNDARIES of the proposed assessment district to fund repairs for the private stretch of San Dieguito Drive in Del Mar. Courtesy image

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Samantha Mason

s a County Supervisor, I have been part of the shift in how the County of San Diego views its responsibility when it comes to addressing homelessness regionwide.

I will not allow anyone to degrade the significant progress our county government has made to be a good partner, in helping our unincorporated communities and the 18 incorporated cities address homelessness.

We’re doing more than ever before, and we’re not done!

If Kevin Faulconer had the answer to homelessness he would have solved it during his 15 years working as a San Diego City Council member and mayor (The Coast News, “Commentary: Tackling Homelessness in San Diego County”).

I joined the Board of Supervisors in 2021, after Kevin left office, and quickly learned how his mismanagement and poor leadership put our entire county at a deficit when it came to helping the homeless.

Instead of uniting the region to address this issue as the County has over the last four years, he relied on flashy gimmicks that more often than not fell flat.

This is not how my colleagues and I on the San Diego County Board of Supervisors have chosen to lead on homelessness over the last four years. We’ve taken concrete steps to make the situation better than it was left to us, and the outcomes are significant.

Unlike past efforts, our approach is proactive, aiming to first keep people in their home and avoid the street, where mental health and substance use problems often compound. This is common sense and cost-effective.

When you have a leaking water pipe, the first thing you do is turn off the flow of water.

For many people, especially seniors and families, a little help at the right time can prevent an episode of homelessness.

From 2021-2023, our county government supported 1,650 District 3 residents from becoming homeless by providing timely housing assistance at 15% of the average cost of traditional shelter.

This is especially important for seniors, who make up nearly a third of all people falling into homelessness.

I led the charge to create a Senior Rent Subsidy program to stabilize more than 400 vulnerable seniors at risk of becoming homeless. And we’re accountable to results, partnering with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology to monitor our success. I also brought together major philanthropic partners, homeless service providers, and the County to expand a successful Homelessness Diversion initiative to quickly get people help before their problems spiral out of control.

This will keep 800 San Diegans in their homes and off our streets.

Prevention doesn’t work for everyone, so we have dramatically increased interim shelter capacity to give people safe, clean, and dignified places.

In just three years, the county ramped up shelter and safe parking slots across the region from zero to nearly 1,000. We also made $10 million available to the 18 incorporated cities, and six of them accepted our offer of assistance to open and expand eight new shelters within their jurisdictions.

Plus, we created a

AHow a deal could reform Prop 47 fast california focus

sk almost any police chief the reasons behind the last year’s rash of well-organized and orchestrated “smash-andgrab” robberies around California and chances are they will say it’s largely because of the 2014 Proposition 47.

Most would cite a need to change or reverse Prop. 47’s raise in the minimum theft value considered a felony to $950, or at least suggest a lower limit.

But that “solution” ignores the reality that police don’t like dealing with the trivial. Set the limit too low and large numbers of shoplifters could get off scot-free, with not even a misdemeanor conviction because many police departments won’t fool around with “minor” crimes.

approaches this slightly differently, allowing felony prosecution for low-value theft if the perpetrator has two prior drug or theft convictions. California could use both tactics.

Some state legislators also favor restraining orders on low-value thieves, thus increasing penalties for repeaters.

All these tactics make sense, and California can have them all. There’s no need for rivalry among interests wanting to solve the same problem.

memorandum of understanding to provide county-supported mental health and addiction treatment services to cities that operate shelters.

Finally, we know that housing is what ultimately ends homelessness. We have made it a priority to confront the region’s rising rents and housing costs.

The county has doubled the pace of homebuilding and tripled the pace of building permits and is on pace to exceed our state-mandated housing target by 60% by the 2029 deadline.

We’ve especially accelerated affordable housing. Since 2021, 1,655 affordable housing units have opened with another 3,183 County-supported units on the way.

We are leveraging the County’s resources to speed up the production of homes, keep renters in their houses, and make the dream of homeownership more affordable.

The county and city of San Diego made a historic joint commitment to building 10,000 affordable homes on public land by 2030, and we’ve already advanced 15 county-owned surplus sites to build over 1,800 new homes.

These units are being built to tackle affordability challenges for seniors, veterans, people with disabilities, and formerly homeless individuals.

Anyone can write hyperbole about what they will do, but taking action is proof, and our county is now doing more, and doing it better than ever, to help our communities tackle the challenge of homelessness and rising housing costs.

Supervisor Terra Lawson-Remer represents District 3 on the San Diego County Board of Supervisors.

This could create an even larger cadre of thieves than now plagues California stores of many types.

But at last sound thinking on how to fix Prop. 47’s flaws has arrived. It comes from legislators, Gov. Gavin Newsom and the sponsors of a new initiative that seems sure to qualify for the fall ballot.

So how to speed their useful ideas into law? The answer is for the business and consumer leaders behind the initiative to deal with Newsom and the Legislature soon, then have Sacramento make laws of what they all agree on.

This is possible under a little-used decade-old law allowing initiative sponsors to pull their measures from the ballot if they reach agreements with lawmakers.

Here’s where things stand: Newsom notes that many other states have far higher felony-theft thresholds than Prop. 47’s $950. But most of them prosecute repeat offenders as felons. Texas, for one, has a $2,500 threshold.

So, proposes Newsom, don’t lower the felony theft standard, set partly to spare police from dealing with mere nuisances, and also to avoid piling criminal records onto desperately poor persons driven to steal for survival.

Newsom wants to let addition solve the problem and cut repeat thievery. “We can do it without (changing) Prop. 47,” he said in a budget message. “I want people to know the (current level of theft) is unacceptable. Folks need to be held to account.”

His idea: When thieves whose take is below $950 are caught, before releasing them record how much they stole. If they steal again, add the amounts.

When they reach a new threshold level, it becomes a felony. Newsom suggests $2,500.

The ballot measure

Almost unbelievably, it’s taken 10 years to come up with potential changes like these. Why not aggregate what thieves take, rather than allowing them to shoplift $949 in goods as often as they like without becoming felons? It’s also sensible to target repeat offenders.

Plus, Newsom called for expanded criminal penalties on those profiting from retail theft and auto burglaries.

The state has already begun cracking down on Internet sites where stolen goods are fenced, and in 2023 spent more than $250 million to increase arrests for organized smash-and-grab raids. Dozens of thieves have been caught.

Kevin McCarty, a candidate for Sacramento mayor who now chairs the state Assembly’s public safety committee, has said he likes Newsom’s ideas but made no promises about specifics his committee might advance.

It’s up to voters to let their elected officials know this kind of ho-hum, itcan-wait attitude won’t do when myriad stores including prominent brands from Nordstrom to Walgreens to 99 Cents Only have closed partly because of thievery.

The sooner legislators and initiative sponsors meet and consolidate their ideas, the sooner they can become law. Sponsors could then take the proposed measure off the ballot, letting new laws put most of the currently proposed changes into effect sooner. That’s the quickest way to clean up what voters passed in 2014.

One thing for sure: Something serious has to change or the rash of smash-and-grabs will not stop. No merchant or store will feel safe again until it does.

By Laura Place

SAN MARCOS —

Students at Cal State San Marcos have struck down a referendum proposing a major increase in student recreation fees to fund a new wellness and recreation center on campus.

More than 50 student ambassadors from Campus Recreation and Associated Students Incorporated led the “Be Well. Be You.” referendum campaign, which proposed raising students’ per-semester recreation fees from $35 to $265 starting in 2025 with a 3% annual increase.

The increased fees would fund the lease of a 60,000-square-foot space next to The Quad along Barham Drive for the new Wellness and Recreation Center, the purchase of new furniture and equipment, staff hiring and training, and the development of branding and materials.

Around 1,300 students, or 9.7% of the student population, participated in the three-day referendum vote in early April. The university confirmed Monday that just under 60% voted against it, and 38.6% voted in favor, causing the proposal to fail.

“While this wasn’t the outcome some students were hoping for, I am happy that our students exercised their right to vote and that their voices were part of this process,” said Viridiana Diaz, Vice President for Student Affairs at Cal State San Marcos.

Proponents of the referendum emphasized that it would be the first of its kind in the California State University system, meeting the need for more fitness and wellness opportunities that students have pushed for repeatedly over the past decade.

However, arguments against the referendum contended that the $230 fee increase was simply unaffordable for most students, many of whom are on financial aid, especially with tuition costs increasing.

According to the university, the center, which is proposed to open in 2026, would provide student-oriented spaces and services promoting “the eight dimensions of wellness” (emotional, physical, social, spiritual, financial, intellectual, environmental and occupational).

This would include

By Samantha Nelson ESCONDIDO — As construction

of the Eclipse and Mountain House projects nears completion, the Escondido City Council is taking the final steps toward establishing a Mello-Roos tax to pay for public infrastructure improvements at the new developments.

The Eclipse is a 113unit, three-story townhome project located at 461 Carina Glen off Centre City Parkway, located within an urban area near the southern end of town.

Mountain House is a 36-home, single-family development atop a mountain off Mesa Rock Road in Woodland Heights Glen. The gated neighborhood, which is 1,500 feet above sea level, overlooks Interstate 15 on the city’s north end.

dedicated wellness areas with lounge seating and massage chairs, a rooftop deck with a turf field, two full-sized indoor courts with a spectator viewing area, multipurpose rooms for Zumba, yoga, Pilates, meditation and other activities, esports facilities, and an outdoor courtyard with hammocks.

Plans also proposed a 10,000-square-foot fitness equipment area, which would be more than triple the size of the one in Clarke Field House, the current location of recreation and fitness programming at Cal State San Marcos, which also offers a half-court gym, a full-sized outdoor basketball court, and a sand volleyball court.

The Be Well. Be You. campaign and the Campus Recreation Department did not respond to requests for comment from The Coast News.

During its April 10 meeting, the council unanimously approved the issuance and sale of special tax bonds for the Eclipse/ Mountain House community facilities district (CFD). The bonds will not cost the city any money because the district’s property owners will pay for them through extra taxes.

Like other tax assessments, the CFD will appear on the homeowners’ property tax bill. According to Finance Director Christina Holmes, the estimated principal amount of the tax is $3.36 million.

In 2021, the City Council authorized a deposit account and reimbursement agreement between the city and developer CalWest Living for both developments, taking the first steps to establish a special tax district.

The following year, the council agreed to establish

Established by the Mello-Roos Act in 1982, a CFD or Mello-Roos is a special tax district that provides developers with an alternative method of financing the cost of building and maintaining public infrastructure, such as sidewalks, streetlights, and other amenities and services.

Body found floating in harbor

By Samantha Mason OCEANSIDE

— A deceased boater was discovered floating in Oceanside Harbor on Monday morning, authorities said.

a Mello-Roos district and promised to postpone the issuance and sale of tax bonds until construction was near completion.

According to Livabl. com, Eclipse homes sold for between $618,000 and $835,000, and Mountain House homes are listed between $1.3 and $1.9 million.

The body, described as a male in his late 50s, was discovered about 9 a.m. between a docked sailboat and G Dock, according to the Oceanside Fire Department. The victim’s name was withheld pending family notification. The man, who was pronounced dead at the scene, has been determined to be the boat’s owner.

The circumstances surrounding the incident are currently under investigation.

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WWII bunker a hidden relic in Solana Beach

In the 1940s, a military dugout built into a coastal hillside helped target enemy ships in Pacific

By Alex Miller

SOLANA BEACH —

As the waves crash against the rugged sandstone cliffs of Solana Beach, an unassuming concrete bunker quietly stands testament to a pivotal chapter in American history — a hidden relic built in the early 1940s waiting to unveil its secrets.

Solana Beach Civic and Historical Society historian Richard Moore, a retired nuclear physicist and Army veteran, has helped The Coast News uncover this mystery structure near a private driveway off Marview Lane, just west of Glencrest Drive.

So, what is it, and what was its purpose?

First of all, Moore says it’s not a bunker. The reinforced concrete dugout was

one of many base-end stations and fire control structures used during World War II to identify enemy ships on the horizon and provide precise coordinates to gun batteries at Fort Rosecrans to the south.

During this time, enemy ships along the California coastline were a real threat.

In late February 1942, a Japanese submarine surfaced and shelled the Ellwood oil refinery off the coast of Santa Barbara, destroying a derrick and pumphouse.

Although the attack, known as the Bombardment of Ellwood, caused minimal damage, it invoked “considerable panic” among Americans that the Japanese would continue to attack the West Coast.

In response, the Army Corps of Engineers con-

structed the “Santa Fe” baseend station, and the engineer’s plans and blueprints are located in the Records of the Adjutant General’s Office in the National Archives in Washington, D.C.

According to the documents, the Santa Fe station is 8 feet tall and 12 feet wide, with only 3 feet above the ground that was visible from approximately 75 yards.

The station had no heating, lighting, running water or bathroom but was equipped with a small commercial auxiliary generator capable of producing 125 volts. A separate concrete structure nearby contained a backup generator.

Moore said the fire control structures were solely for observing and reporting target information via telephone to a plotting room for gun batteries at Fort Rosencrans.

“The Solana Beach bunker never had artillery,” Moore said. “Most people mistakenly assume it did, but that’s not the case.”

Moore said fire control structures came in varying sizes, including a two-compartment unit, and one was even built into a fake water tower.

The Santa Fe station resembles other coastal defenses along the Point Loma Peninsula, namely a fire control station at Fort Rosecrans Battery Ashburn near the entrance of Cabrillo National Monument Park.

In addition to the Santa Fe, the military’s northernmost fire control structure in Solana Beach, the Army Corps of Engineers built 12 additional units along the San Diego County coastline, stretching as far south as the U.S.-Mexico border. These defenses formed the Coast Artillery Corps, headquartered at Camp Callan on Torrey Pines Mesa, now Torrey Pines Golf Course:

Site 1: Solana Beach (fire control structure); Site 2: Soledad Mountain (fire control structure); Site 3: La Jolla Hermosa (fire control structure); Site 4: Theosophical/Sunset (fire control structure); Site 5: North

Further augmenting the fire control operators’ target-finding tools were six searchlights on bluffs above the beaches in Cardiff, Solana Beach, Del Mar’s Dog Beach and near Scripps Pier.

The military triangulated targets based on information relayed via telephone from multiple fire control sites to Fort Rosecrans Battery Ashburn, one of many coastal defense batteries in California. Battery Ashburn was equipped with heavy artillery — 16-inch guns mounted on large turrets — capable of engaging enemy ships at long ranges.

During the same period, a popular local legend states that an artillery battery was located at Fletchers Cove, with a rectangular cement building serving as ammunition storage.

In 1990, the North County Blade-Citizen newspaper erroneously reported this legend, further cementing the tale into local history.

Fort Rosecrans (fire control structure); Site 6: West Fort Rosecrans (gun battery Ashburn); Site 7: Cabrillo-Fort Rosecrans (fire control structure and gun battery); Site 8: Point Loma (fire control structure); Site 9: East Fort Rosecrans (searchlights); Site 10: North Island/Coronado (patrol); Site 11: Coronado Beach/Silver Strand (fire control structure); Site 12: Fort Emory (fire control structure); and Site 13: Mexican Border (fire control structure).

Before radar became available, fire control structures were strategically crucial for coastal defense.

“Fire control” is defined as “technical supervision of artillery or naval gunfire on a target” or “controlling” artillery “fire” by relaying detailed target range and elevation data to nearby gun batteries.

Fire control operators used sophisticated observation tools to determine a seafaring enemy vessel’s precise distance and direction, helping ensure coastal artillery rounds hit their in-

tended targets.

One of these tools was a depression position finder, which consisted of a sizeable telescopic lens that calculated the range or distance to a target using a triangle and trigonometry.

The instrument even accounts for the Earth’s curve and how light bends. For stability, the depression position finder was mounted atop a large octagonal concrete column inside the station.

One side of the triangle is how high the instrument is above sea level (which changes with the tides and must be adjusted frequently), one angle is always 90 degrees (angle of depression), and the other is how much the instrument points downward (range to target).

Once these angles are determined, the observers will know the distance to a ship up to 12,000 yards away.

The other tool was the azimuth scope, a mounted telescope used to determine an enemy ship’s position and track its movements.

However, Moore said that was a myth. After the news article was published, retired U.S. Navy Commander Alvin H. Grobmeier wrote a letter to the publisher thoroughly debunking the newspaper’s report.

In his letter, Grobmeier also confirmed the existence and purpose of the Santa Fe station, one of the few remaining WWII-era military structures in North County.

In the decades following the war, many fire control structures were either lost to time or destroyed by homeowners. The number of structures still in existence is unknown.

Today, Santa Fe sits along a private road in a quiet Solana Beach neighborhood overlooking the ocean, a silent witness to the city’s historical events. The Solana Beach Civic and Historical Society plans to help share the structure’s story and significance with the community for future generations.

Jordan P. Ingram contributed to this report. A special thanks to Kathleen Drummond of the Solana Beach Civic and Historical Society and local historian Richard Moore for their contributions to this article.

DURING WORLD WAR II, the U.S. military built fortifications along the San Diego County coastline to protect against a potential attack from the Japanese. Base-end stations and fire control structures (above right, an exterior view of Battery Ashburn’s fire control structure) were installed to help identify enemy vessels in the Pacific. Inside a fire control structure, service members used depression position finders (above left) to triangulate a target’s location and report coordinates to nearby gun batteries at Fort Rosecrans. Courtesy photos/NPS/Public domain

A FORTIFIED WWII fire control structure remains hidden in a Solana Beach neighborhood. The depression position finder was mounted onto a large octagonal concrete mounting pole (bottom right) near the horizontal viewing slit. Photos by Jordan P. Ingram

Four injured in wrong-way crash

SAN MARCOS — Law enforcement is investigating a wrong-way vehicle collision in San Marcos that involved three cars and left four people injured on Sunday.

Just before 8 p.m., witnesses called 911 to report a blue Honda SUV that was driving the wrong way in the eastbound lanes of South Santa Fe Avenue near Rancho Santa Fe Road.

The vehicle collided head-on with two other cars, according to the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department, with deputies arriving on scene quickly afterwards.

One of the cars struck by the Honda contained a family of three. The mother and father, both in their 20s, were taken to Palomar Medical Center with

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hospital staff informed her it was not safe for her to drive and tried to prevent her from leaving in her car. She grew agitated, and after law enforcement arrived, she was permitted to leave with a ride-sharing service.

During an investigation interview in early 2023, Bowling admitted to taking and self-administering propofol that day, stating that she was “trying to dull some of the emotional pain” she was feeling. Propofol is a sedative and the active component used to induce general anesthesia.

She also admitted to one other instance of taking home a syringe of propofol before the incident and taking home glass vials of narcotics, including fentanyl, hydromorphone and midazolam, “11 or 12 times” the previous month.

“These glass vials contained excess narcotic medication not entirely used during surgical procedures; and because hospital staff did not track disposal of ‘empty’ glass vials, [Bowling] was able to divert them without being detected,” the Medical Board stated in its report.

A psychiatrist who performed a mental evaluation of Bowling initially advised in November of 2022 that allowing her to practice medicine posed a safety risk to patients and the public.

However, in March 2023, the psychiatrist add-

City issues $5.7M in lease bonds for future open space Bonds

By Laura Place ENCINITAS —

The city of Encinitas agreed April 17 to issue $5.7 million in bonds to cover the purchase of two parcels of land in Leucadia known as Surfer’s Point, which will be preserved as open space.

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serious but non-life threatening injuries. The infant, who was secured into a car seat, was taken to Rady Children’s Hospital for a medical evaluation.

The other car contained a single driver in his 40s, who was evaluated by paramedics at the scene and released without injuries.

The 29-year-old male driver of the Honda also sustained serious but nonlife threatening injuries and was taken to Scripps Memorial Hospital in La Jolla, according to deputies.

As of late Sunday night, investigators still had not spoken with the driver, but said alcohol was being investigated as a factor in the collision. Traffic investigators are also continuing to gather information related to the crash.

ed an addendum to his report stating that it would be safe for Bowling to practice medicine with certain restrictions.

Scripps provided a statement regarding Bowling on Tuesday: “Dr. Bowling has not worked at a Scripps facility since May 2022. Physicians are not employees of Scripps Health but are members of an independent, self-governing medical staff. The proceedings and records of a medical staff are confidential pursuant to California law,” Scripps said in a statement.

As a condition of her probation, Bowling must also inform all patients of her probation status and provide them with a waiver to sign. She will also be required to participate in ethics and professionalism training and is prohibited from using alcohol or controlled substances.

Bowling could not be reached for comment.

City leaders agreed in August to purchase the 1.43 acres of land at the northeast corner of Coast Highway 101 and La Costa Avenue for $6 million, mainly using funds from the city’s contingency reserves.

The lease revenue bonds approved this week will reimburse the contingency fund and around $247,000 in Open Space Acquisition Funds.

The debt service payments will have an interest rate of 4.43% over 30 years and include payments of around $347,000 annually. Urban Futures Inc. Director Brendan Kfoury said they will go to market for potential investors next week.

Despite their name, the lease revenue bonds do not involve leasing the land to anybody, said Mayor Tony Kranz.

Instead, the city is entering a lease with the Encinitas Public Financing Authority — a joint powers authority made up of the city, the Cardiff Sanitation District, Encinitas Fire Protection District, Encinitas Sanitation District and the San Dieguito Water District — and the lease payments will pay off the bond.

The city used the same kinds of bonds with the $10 million purchase of the Pacific View School property in 2014.

“It isn’t like we’re going to lease the property to somebody and then expect a payment on that,” Kranz said.

Before the city’s purchase, the land overlooking the Batiquitos Lagoon was eyed for potential development for nearly two decades, with the owner planning to develop a timeshare hotel that never came to fruition.

Kranz said the next step for Surfer’s Point will be a city workshop to determine future land uses.

Budget projects

In preparation for the final budget in June, the Encinitas City Council recently took steps to allocate most of the remaining balance in the city’s general fund to various capital improvement projects throughout the city.

During a special meeting on April 17, the City Council divvied up more than $3.5 million to the following projects:

• $1.8 million to extend drainage along Coast Highway 101 to Grandview Street;

• $800,000 for design services and construction estimates to install a protected intersection at El Camino Real and Santa Fe Drive;

• $300,000 for general mobility improvements;

• $200,000 for safe routes to school;

• $150,000 for activities related to a native plant ordinance that includes installing a demonstration garden, education resources;

• $100,000 for the Encinitas Habitat Stewardship Program;

• $60,000 for a project that would build a safe bike route to Paul Ecke Central Elementary from Orpheus Park;

• $50,000 to maintain on-call drainage consulting with Q3 Consulting;

$40,000 for the Chamber of Commerce’s visitor center; and $8,500 to the Encinitas Historical Society for the annual heritage tree lighting in December.

This leaves a remaining $791,500 in unassigned money in the general fund.

During the meeting, residents and council members spoke in favor of installing a protected intersection at El Camino Real and Santa Fe Drive, the location where a work van fatally struck 15-year-old Brodee Braxton Champlain-Kingman last June while riding his e-bike northbound on El Camino Real.

The San Dieguito Academy student died in the hospital from severe injuries a few days after the accident.

Many also spoke in favor of allocating $350,000 for consulting services to create a native plant ordinance and an additional $150,000 for the demo garden and other native plant-related activities. However, the City Council could not agree to spend the entire $500,000 on native plant efforts.

Kranz said he supported the demo garden and other native plant installation efforts, including codifying a requirement for developers to include native landscaping in their projects, but the cost of consulting services to develop an ordinance deterred him.

“The notion of spending $350,000 on a consultant for that is not a great look because of the other issues we desperately need to address,” Kranz said.

The City Council bifurcated its vote to approve the funds, separating the native plant requests from the rest.

While funding for the

other projects was approved unanimously, the council denied the $350,000 for native plant consulting by a 2-3 vote, with Councilmember Kellie Hinze and Councilmember Joy Lyndes in favor and Kranz, Deputy Mayor Allison Blackwell and Councilmember Bruce Ehlers opposed.

Lyndes expressed her shock at the action and noted that if it went forward, the $350,000 was a small price to pay and might even save the city money.

“There’s much support across the table,” Lyndes said. “It’s important to do it right and create green infrastructure; if we don’t, we’re leaving money on the table.”

Storm drainage has been an ongoing issue for decades in the city, particularly noticeable during the recent winter storms that flooded several streets in the Leucadia neighborhood and other parts of the city.

The damage to homes and businesses prompted the city to utilize the funds to extend drainage infrastructure improvements to Grandview Street and maintain on-call drainage consulting services.

The next budgetary steps include introducing the draft of the fiscal year 2024-2025 operating and capital improvement budget on May 15 and the council’s final vote on the budget on June 12.

— Samantha Nelson

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR THE NORTH COUNTY SHERIFF’S STATION SENIOR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM

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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

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

program

WINTER STORMS hammered portions of Leucadia adjacent to Coast Highway 101 earlier this year. The Encinitas City Council will allocate $1.8 million for drainage improvements along the coastal thoroughfare

FOUR PEOPLE were injured Sunday night after a blue Honda SUV struck two vehicles along South Santa Fe Avenue in San Marcos. Courtesy photo/NBC7

By Laura Place

At the heart of daytime darkness

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lar eclipse of 2024 has come and gone, and everyone has moved on, but I’d like to linger on the experience a bit longer.

Seeing a total solar eclipse had been on my wish list for a long time. That wish was reinforced after hearing MiraCosta College astronomy professor Rica French give a presentation just prior the October 2023 annular solar eclipse.

“Experiencing a total solar eclipse is like nothing else you’ll ever do,” she enthusiastically told her audience. “If you have the chance, do it!”

Our chance came because longtime friends who live in Austin, Texas, in the path of totality for the April 8 event, graciously and generously agreed to let us stay with them after we invited ourselves.

One problem that plagued us right up until the eclipse began: the weather forecast. Cloudy with a chance of rain. Not good.

I lowered my expec-

tations and was resigned to settle for a nice visit with friends and two minutes of daytime darkness that would happen even it rained.

As the passage of the moon across the sun began, we parked our chairs on our friends’ driveway, waited, and then…the clouds parted partially during the hour leading up to total darkness. Then, several minutes before the moon completely blotted out the sun, a wind arose and the clouds dissipated.

The eclipse lived up to the hype and I can die happy.

Witnessing this celestial event was a thrill, but the solar show also connected us with friends, family and strangers who experienced the same thing. We texted with relatives in Cleveland, Ohio, and Chester, Ill., and Palos Verdes, and with North County neighbors who had flown to Vincennes, Ind., which boasted it had “the longest darkness” in the state — four minutes and five seconds.

My neighbor even brought me a souvenir coffee mug, made by her friend in Vincennes, but said, “Total Solar Eclipse, April 8, 2024, Austin, Texas.”

For more photos and discussion, visit www. facebook.com/elouise. ondash

Pets of the Week

MAUDE IVORY is Rancho Coastal Humane Society’s pet of the week. She is a 1-year-old, 9-pound, female domestic short hair cat with a brown tabby coat.

Maude Ivory was at a crowded animal shelter in Orange County before she was transferred to Rancho Coastal Humane Society through Friends of County Animal Shelters.

Maude Ivory is timid when she first meets people, but as she gains confidence, her sweet personality begins to surface.

She needs a peaceful and quiet home where her new family will give her the time and space she needs to settle.

The $100 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.

Who’s NEWS?

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

RISING STARS

The Encinitas Chamber of Commerce hosted its final Rising Star of the Month program for the 2023-2024 school year on April 10, honoring the following students: Angela Aguirre of Canyon Crest Academy, Jina Moon of La Costa Canyon High School, Blake Harris of San Dieguito High School Academy, Kaede Ward of Sunset High School and Marley Wexler of Torrey Pines High School.

NEW DEAN

The Army and Navy Academy in Carlsbad has hired Patrizia Zary as the private school’s new dean of academics.

HONOR SOCIETY

received the 2024 Alumni Association Inclusive Excellence Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine, the largest and oldest diversity and inclusion publication in higher education. The award honors alumni associations’ pioneering programs, culture and initiatives that encourage and support diversity, inclusion and a sense of belonging for all alumni, irrespective of racial or ethnic background, sexual or gender identity, religion, socio-economic status, world view and beyond.

DIVERSITY AWARD

collaboration, from the University of Puget Sound in Washington.

TOP HOSPITAL

Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas has been named among the top 100 hospitals in the nation based on a study by health care technology and services platform PINC AI.

ENDANGERED TROUT

SPECIAL DISTRICTS WEEK

The Vista Irrigation District is encouraging its customers to be civically engaged in their communities and local government during Special Districts Week from May 19 to May 25.

BACK PAIN RELIEF

The California Fish and Game Commission unanimously approved adding the Southern California steelhead trout as endangered under the California Endangered Species Act.

SENIOR PIES

The Grauer School’s senior class of 2024 raised $311 at their annual “Pie A Senior” fundraiser on March 22 where they sold whipped cream pies to any students wanting to pie a senior in the face. The funds will be used for their Disneyland Grad Nite trip.

BASKETBALL COACH

Scripps Clinic Jefferson in Oceanside recently introduced a minimally invasive outpatient procedure that provides a new alternative to back pain relief. Called basivertebral nerve ablation (BVN ablation for short), the procedure involves a surgeon inserting an instrument into the vertebrae and essentially burning away the pain-transmitting nerves within the spine.

REVOLUTIONARY DAUGHTERS

NINJA and TURTLE are the Helen Woodward Animal Center’s pets of the week. They are bonded, 15-month-old domestic long hair kittens.

This dynamic duo spent the first stretch of their crime-fighting careers bringing love and joy in the Los Angeles area before moving here to do the same.

Ninja and Turtle’s adoption fee is $145 plus a $36 microchip fee per cat. All pets adopted from Helen Woodward Animal Center are altered and upto-date on vaccinations and micro-chipped for identification.

Helen Woodward Animal Center at 6523 Helen Woodward Way in Rancho Santa Fe. Kennels are open Wednesday 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.

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

Chloe Roehr of Escondido and Hannah Larson of San Marcos are two of 43 students selected to be inducted into the Epsilon Kappa Epsilon (EKE) honor society at Biola University.

ALUMNI AWARD

The Cal State San Marcos Alumni Association has

MiraCosta College part-time faculty member Edwina Williams earned the 2024 Regina Stanback Stroud Diversity Award from the Academic Senate for California Community Colleges. The award celebrates faculty members who significantly contribute to fostering intercultural harmony, equity and diversity across their campuses.

LEADERSHIP AWARD

Maia Nilsson of San Marcos received the Kristine M. Bartanen Ensemble Award, presented to an individual or group who emulates the true spirit of

Renee Jimenez has stepped down as the head coach of the Cal State San Marcos women's basketball team and has agreed to accept the same position at NCAA Division I UC Santa Barbara. She received her fourth career CCAA Women's Basketball Coach of the Year this year – her third as CSUSM's head coach.

The De Anza Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution celebrated its 90th anniversary with more than 40 members at the Encinitas Community Center this month. The chapter has a long history of supporting local organizations like the San Dieguito Heritage Museum, Shelter to Soldier, Casa de Amistad, San Diego VA, Surf Clinic, Wreaths Across America and the Alpha Project, among others, as well as giving awards in the areas of American history, good citizenship and community and service to veterans.

Jog-a-Thon raises funds for kids’ surgeries

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Staff

ENCINITAS

— The Encinitas Country Day School held its annual Joga-Thon in March to raise funds that will help provide heart surgeries to more than 50 children living in Bolivia, Guyana and the Dominican Republic.

The school has raised more than $600,000 over the past 15 years, providing approximately 571 children in 16 countries life-saving surgeries, post-operative care and peace of mind for their families.

“Each year, the Jog-aThon is an opportunity for students and their families to put the character traits of empathy, generosity, and perseverance into action,” said ECDS Librarian Anne Marasco.

The funds are channeled through Gift of Life International, a nonprofit organization founded in 1975 with the mission of saving the lives of children in areas of the world where medical resources are limited.

Doctors partner with Gift of Life to provide their services in over 80 countries. These doctors both perform operations and train local medical staff.

“Every year when the ECDS fundraising numbers are reported, I am humbled by the passion and purpose that drives these students to give the ‘gift of life’ to other children their age,” said Rob Raylman, CEO of Gift of Life International. “Their example is heartwarming and inspiring.”

THE ENCINITAS Chamber of Commerce on April 10 honored its final San Dieguito Union High School District Rising Stars of the Month for the 2023-24 school year. From left: Angela Aguirre of Canyon Crest Academy, Jina Moon of La Costa Canyon High School, Blake Harris of San Dieguito Academy, Kaede Ward of Sunset High School, Marley Wexler of Torrey Pines High School. Courtesy photo

WILLIAMS

ENCINITAS COUNTRY Day School held its annual Jog-a-Thon in March to raise funds that will help provide heart surgeries to more than 50 children living in Bolivia, Guyana and the Dominican Republic. Courtesy photo

Boards in my San Diego quiver

water spot

Wsearch team who continue to map the bluff areas and provide information and warnings related to potential failure areas,” Edelbrock said.

The city has since placed signage around the pile of debris, informing the public of the collapse and the risk of further failures in the bluff area. Edelbrock said the city does not clear the debris and instead relies on waves to wash away the sediment.

Coaster service was briefly paused along the blufftop train tracks on Sunday morning to examine the failure site, but service was able to resume quickly, according to the North County

Nonprofit groups are typically run by volunteers. Because of the inexperience of many in charge, the harsh reality is oftentimes forgotten that they are a business, selling memberships, services, and SWAG.

Perhaps that explains this scenario I’ve found myself in.

For 15 years I was an active member of a local non-profit group, dutifully paying my membership dues each September.

Three years ago, spurred by COVID and time constraints, I stopped attending regular meetings. One year later I stopped paying dues.

Nobody ever asked me why.

Considered from a business perspective, that is a MASSIVE oversight. I had been a steady customer of this organization, and nobody wondered why I stopped buying from them.

Don’t laugh: This probably also applies to your business.

Because regardless of what you sell, odds are excellent that you’ve had customers who’ve dropped off the cliff at some point, never to be seen again.

Hockey great Wayne Gretzky once observed; “You miss 100 percent of the shots you don't take.”

This philosophy applies to those customers you’ve lost. Because if you don’t make some effort at reconnecting with them, you’ve resigned yourself to never getting them back.

Here’s an easy solution for you. Send out a promotional mailer telling them how much you miss them.

Transit District. “Safety inspection protocols of the bluffs were completed and determined that it was safe to resume train service through Del Mar at maximum authorized speed,” said NCTD spokesperson Colleen Windsor.

Minor bluff failures have become more common along the coast in Del Mar, Torrey Pines and Encinitas in recent years. These incidents continue to raise concerns about the long-term stability of the train tracks in Del Mar, as well as the safety of community members on the beach below.

In Encinitas, a deadly bluff collapse in 2021 killed three women and has resulted in an ongoing wrongful death lawsuit filed by the family.

No, don’t just add them to your drip campaign without permission. That’s rude, has legal and financial implications for you, and won’t be terribly effective.

More efficient will be a three-part campaign to romance and entice them back. Treat them like a new sales prospect. Point them towards a landing page on your website, preferably with a special promotional offer to lure them back into the fold.

After all, they were your customer once, so they obviously liked what your company did for them. Meaning unless you left a really sour taste in their mouth, you’ve got a better than average chance of getting them to buy from you again. Commit today to reviewing your customer list from the past several years. Isolate anyone that stopped talking to you and make an extra effort to reach out to them.

Then start doing this exercise every 12 months to increase chances of recapturing business from anyone you’ve lost over the previous three years. You might be surprised by the results. With that said, I wish you a week of profitable marketing.

Need fresh marketing ideas? www.marketbuilding.com.

hen I was a kid, most surfers owned only one surfboard and rode it in everything from waves barely big enough to catch to those so large that you might wish you had never paddled out.

My first surfboard in 1962 was a Wardy, handmade in Laguna Beach by the man whose last name graced the sticker, Frederick Wardy.

My second and third boards were Hansen’s. They were followed by two Gordon & Smith Surfboards by Mike Hynson: a Mike Hynson Model “red fin,” and a Hynson HY II.

In 1967, a brief stint in the Islands put me on a Chris Green Buddha Board. This was followed by my first shortboard, which was shaped in Maui by Dick Brewer.

Upon returning to the mainland in 1968, I began making my own boards with materials purchased through Mitch’s Surf Shop in La Jolla for less than the current cost of a bag of groceries.

Aside from my own boards, I rode a few Sunset’s shaped by Ed Wright, a Music Surfboard made by Rusty Preisendorfer, a Bahne or two, a couple of Takayama’s, and a Skip Frye.

From 1972 to 1974, I endured a two-year stint through the South Pacific. I

rode a variety of Australian and New Zealand-built surfboards.

From then on, it was a blur of mostly good surfboards built exclusively by San Diegans for San Diego surf.

My current quiver begins with a “Flex Plane,” a hand-held body surfing device built by Cardiff’s Finn Madsen.

If you want to make the best of closed-out, whomping beach breaks, this fun wave craft could be the tool for you. I also have a bodyboard, an Alia, and two kneeboards, one, a Rusty four-fin, gifted to me by my friend Mark Lauman.

I have only used the Rusty once, but keep it in mind for days when my senior citizen feet want to run from steep ledges.

The other kneeboard

is a 5’6” “Rubber Soul” shaped by Arctic Foam’s Marty Gilchrest.

Being wider, this board works like a longboard, gliding effortlessly over the slow, flat sections often encountered during North County summers.

Whenever I want to stand up, I break out one of my four favorite boards: a 7’6” Carl Ekstrom asymmetrical, an 8’0” Frye Fish, an 8’8” Frye Gypsy, or an 8’10” Hynson and Company single-finned pintail.

This covers the two- to six-foot range I am primarily interested in. Some believe I should round out my quiver with a Frye glider and a big wave gun.

I see no need for either since waves with the power to drown me and those small enough to be generated in a puddle do nothing to attract my interest.

Anyway, I have a board capable of handling everything from knee-high to head-high. Good enough.

Whenever the waves lack shape, or I lack motivation, I’ll paddle my kayak out of the harbor to face the vast blue water horizon.

Then, I paddle and drift peacefully, maybe casting a line in hopes a fish will strike.

Eventually, I return home, wondering when the next good swell will arrive and what sort of surfboard will best enhance the joy of riding a wave or two.

Columnist and surfer

Chris Ahrens is working on an upcoming book, “Windansea: Life. Death. Resurrection.” Anyone interested in helping fund this project is encouraged to visit www.givesendgo. com/GB6US.

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

A FRACTION of the surfboards at Bird’s Surf Shed in San Diego. Can you identify the ones built in San Diego? Photo by Chris Ahrens

A 25-FOOT section of blufftop collapsed onto the beach near 10th Street early Sunday in Del Mar. Photo by Udo Wahn

BLUFF

Notice is hereby given that the City of Encinitas will receive ELECTRONIC BIDS ONLY, via the on-line bidding service PlanetBids, up to 2:00 PM, on May 13, 2024. At which time said ELECTRONIC BIDS will be publicly opened and read. The results will be posted on PlanetBids immediately upon bid opening. Bidders need not be present at bid opening.

WORK TO BE DONE: The work to be done generally includes: Improvements on Rancho Santa Fe Rd, from Lone Jack Rd to 13th St, in the City of Encinitas, State of California. The work to be completed involves constructing a 36-42-in tall two rail fence made of composite material that is resistant to rot and insect damage 18 inches from the face of curb along the east parkway of Rancho Santa Fe Rd.

Engineer’s Estimate – $115,000

The Contractor shall complete the proposed work in its entirety. Should any detail or details be omitted from the Contract Documents which are essential to its functional completeness, then it shall be the responsibility of the Contractor to furnish and install such detail or request such details from the City Engineer so that upon completion of the proposed work, the work will be acceptable and ready for use.

COMPLETION OF WORK: The Contractor shall nish all improvements complete and in place within thirty (30) working days of the Commencement Date in the Notice to Proceed.

LOWEST RESPONSIVE AND RESPONSIBLE BIDDER: All bids are to be compared on the basis of the City Engineer’s estimate of the quantities of work to be done and the unit prices bid by the bidder. The award of the contract, if it is awarded, will be to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Pursuant to Public Contract Code Section 1103, a “Responsible Bidder”, means a bidder who has demonstrated the attributes of trustworthiness, as well as quality, tness, capacity, and experience to satisfactorily perform this public works contract.

FIFTY PERCENT “OWN FORCES” REQUIREMENT: Any bid that proposes performance of more than 50 percent of the work by subcontractors or owner operator/lessors or otherwise to be performed by forces other than the Bidder’s own organization will be rejected as non-responsive.

OBTAINING CONTRACT DOCUMENTS: The website for this advertisement and related documents is: PlanetBids (http://www.encinitasca.gov/bids). All bid documents and project correspondence will be posted on the PlanetBids website. It is the responsibility of Proposed Bidders to check the website regularly for information updates and Bid Clari cations, as well as any addenda. To submit a bid, a bidder must be registered with the City of Encinitas as a vendor. To register as a vendor, go to the following link (http://www.encinitasca.gov/bids) and then proceed to the “Register As A Vendor” link. In compliance with California Contract Code Section 20103.7 electronic copies will be made available to contractor plan series bid boards and contractors upon their request. The City makes no representation regarding the accuracy of Contract Documents received from third party plan rooms and Contractor accepts bid documents from third parties at its own risk.

Contractors shall be responsible for obtaining all addendums for the project and signing and submitting all addendums with their bid. Any contractor that does not acknowledge receipt of all addendums by signing and submitting all addendums with their bid shall be deemed a non-responsive bidder and their bid will be rejected.

COMPLIANCE WITH LABOR LAWS: The prime contractor shall be responsible for insuring compliance with all applicable provisions of the Labor Code, including, but not limited to, section 1777.5.

Please also see INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR BIDDERS in bid documents for additional bid information and requirements.

1. PROJECT NAME: Koll ADU; CASE NUMBER: CDPNF-006188-2023; FILING

DATE: February 14, 2023; APPLICANT: Ed Leonard; LOCATION: 317 Princehouse Ln (APN: 259-130-36); PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Coastal Development Permit to allow the conversion of a portion of an existing 5-car garage to a new accessory dwelling unit (ADU) with new deck; ZONING/OVERLAY: The project site is located within the Rural Residential 1 (RR-1) Zone, Special Study, Hillside/Inland Blu , Cultural/Natural Resources and the Coastal Overlay Zones; ENVIRONMEN-

TAL STATUS: The project has been determined to be exempt from environmental review pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15303(a) – New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures, 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

2. PROJECT NAME: Jung Accessory Dwelling Unit; CASE NUMBER: CDPNF-006524-2023; FILING DATE: July 25, 2023; APPLICANT: Bill and Hanna

Jung; LOCATION: 152 Cerro Street (APN: 259-330-09); PROJECT DESCRIP-

TION: A Coastal Development Permit for the construction of a new 918-square foot detached accessory dwelling unit; ZONING/OVERLAY: The project site is located within the Residential 8 (R-8) Zone, and Coastal Overlay Zone; ENVIRONMEN-

TAL 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: Christina M. Bustamante, Senior Planner: (760) 943-2207 or cbustamante@encinitasca.gov

3. PROJECT NAME: White Haugsness Residence Accessory Dwelling Unit; CASE NUMBER: CDPNF-006767-2023; FILING DATE: November 29, 2023; APPLI-

CANT: George Allen White and Julie Haugsness-White; LOCATION: 1128 Arden Drive (APN: 258-342-26); PROJECT DESCRIPTION: A Coastal Development Permit for the construction of a new 1,163-square foot accessory dwelling unit; ZONING/OVERLAY: The project site is located within the Residential 5 (R-5) 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

PRIOR TO 5:00 PM ON MONDAY, MAY 6, 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 items 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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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

a 120-day statute of limitations for any judicial action or proceeding challenging any new, increased, or extended water and sewer fee or charge. Cost data regarding the proposed increased charges is available for review during business hours at the

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MANAGEMENT SERVICES, INC., as Trustee Phone: 408370-4030 5446 Thornwood Drive, Second Floor San Jose, California 95123 Elizabeth Godbey, Vice President STOX 944737_201-019644 04/19/2024, 04/26/2024 05/03/2024 CN 28818

T.S. No. 119602-CA APN: 217-512-45-00 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 8/8/2011. 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 5/17/2024 at 9:00 AM, CLEAR RECON CORP, as duly 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 BANK SPECIFIED

CITY OF CARLSBAD

Summary of Ordinance No. CS-470 per Government Code §36933(c)

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA, ACKNOWLEDGING RECEIPT OF AND APPROVING THE CALIFORNIA COASTAL COMMISSION’S SUGGESTED MODIFICATIONS TO THE LOCAL COASTAL PROGRAM (ZONING ORDINANCE) FOR ZCA 2022-0001/ LCPA 202213 AND ZCA 2022-0002/LCPA 2022-14

Carlsbad Municipal Code Title 21 contains the city’s Zoning Ordinance, which establishes the regulations for properties in Carlsbad, and the Local Coastal Program, which establishes the regulations for properties in the Coastal Zone. Any amendment to the Zoning Ordinance is also an amendment to the Local Coastal Program and must be certi ed by the California Coastal Commission.

The City Council approved two amendments to the Zoning Ordinance and the Local Coastal Program in 2022:

Housing Element Program implementation (Ordinance No. CS-422, May 10, 2022): Implemented certain housing programs required under the 2021-2029 Housing Element of the city’s General Plan (Housing Element Programs 1.6.f., 1.6.g., and 1.8.c).

2022 Zoning Ordinance cleanup (Ordinance No. CS-432, Sept. 27, 2022): Made various cleanup amendments to the Zoning ordinance and the Local Coastal program.

Sta submitted the two amendments to the Coastal Commission for approval as a package in December 2022 and the commission approved the amendments on Feb. 8, 2024, with three suggested modi cations.

The proposed ordinance incorporates the Coastal Commission’s suggested modi cations to:

• clarify that the city’s decision-making on a ordable housing projects shall be based only on objective standards for all required permits except coastal development permits, those that apply to the Coastal Zone

• clarify residential uses must be accessory to nonresidential uses on commercial properties

• clarify that mobile home projects are required to comply with the city’s certi ed Local Coastal Program

• correct a citation to the Health and Safety Code regarding mobile homes

• clarify that small wireless communication facilities must comply with the city’s certi ed Local Coastal Program

If Ordinance CS-470 is adopted, the Executive Director of the Coastal Commission will report its determination that the suggested modi cations have been implemented at the next regularly scheduled Coastal Commission hearing. The amendments to the Zoning Ordinance and Local Coastal Program amendments, as approved by Ordinances No. CS-422 and CS-432 with the amendments contained in Ordinance CS-470, will become e ective immediately following the Executive Director’s report to the Coastal Commission.

A certi ed copy of the full text of the proposed ordinance is posted in the O ce of the City Clerk, 1200 Carlsbad Village Drive, Carlsbad, CA 92008.

PASSED AND ADOPTED at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Carlsbad, California, on the 16th day of April, 2024, by the following vote, to wit:

AYES: BLACKBURN, BHAT-PATEL, ACOSTA, BURKHOLDER, LUNA.

NOES: NONE.

ABSTAIN: NONE.

ABSENT: NONE.

04/26/2024 CN 28829

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

CITY OF CARLSBAD

ORDINANCE NO. CS-469

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA, RENEWING THE POLICE DEPARTMENT’S MILITARY EQUIPMENT USE POLICY, IN ACCORDANCE WITH CALIFORNIA

ASSEMBLY BILL 481

WHEREAS, on September 30, 2021, Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law Assembly Bill 481 relating to the use of military equipment by law enforcement agencies; and

WHEREAS, Assembly Bill 481, codi ed at California Government Code Sections 7070 through 7075, requires law enforcement agencies to obtain approval of the governing body, by an ordinance adopting a military equipment use policy at a regular meeting held pursuant to open meeting laws, prior to taking certain actions relating to the funding, acquisition, or use of military equipment. The term “military equipment” is de ned in California Government Code Section 7070; and

WHEREAS, Assembly Bill 481 requires the governing body of a city to make speci ed determinations before it may approve a military equipment use policy; and

WHEREAS, annually thereafter, the governing body shall review the ordinance it has adopted approving the funding, acquisition, or use of military equipment and vote on whether to renew the ordinance; and

WHEREAS, the City of Carlsbad is in possession of certain pieces of equipment which are de ned as military equipment under California Government Code Section 7070; and

WHEREAS, the City of Carlsbad’s proposed military equipment use policy is found within Carlsbad Police Department Policy 708; and

WHEREAS, in order to promote public safety, civil rights, and o cer safety, the Carlsbad Police Department desires to continue using, seeking funding for, acquiring, and collaborating, when necessary, with other law enforcement agencies in the use of, military equipment, as described in the Carlsbad Police Department Policy 708; and

WHEREAS, the proposed Carlsbad Police Department Policy 708 was published on the Carlsbad Police Department’s internet website at least 30 days prior to any public hearing concerning the military equipment at issue, in accordance with Government Code Section 7071(b); and

WHEREAS, the Carlsbad Police Department Policy 708 meets the requirements of Government Code Section 7070, subdivision (d).

NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Carlsbad, California, ordains as follows that:

1. The above recitations are true and correct.

2. Based on the recitations above and the information provided to the City Council at the public hearing, the City Council determines as follows:

a. The military equipment identi ed in Carlsbad Police Department Policy 708, attached and incorporated herein as “Attachment A”, is necessary because there is no reasonable alternative that can achieve the same objective of o cer and civilian safety.

b. The military equipment use policy contained in Carlsbad Police Department Policy 708 will safeguard the public’s welfare, safety, civil rights, and civil liberties.

c. The military equipment identi ed in Carlsbad Police Department Policy 708 is reasonably cost e ective compared to available alternatives that can achieve the same objective of o cer and civilian safety.

d. Prior military equipment use complied with the applicable equipment use policy (which included equipment now de ned as military equipment) that was in e ect at the time, or if prior uses that did not comply with the applicable equipment use policy, corrective action has been taken to remedy nonconforming uses and ensure future compliance.

3. The Carlsbad Police Department Policy 708 (Military Equipment Use Policy), attached hereto as Attachment A, is approved and adopted.

4. The Carlsbad Police Department is authorized to seek funds for military equipment described in Appendix A to the Military Equipment Use Policy, acquire military equipment described in Appendix A to the Military Equipment Use Policy, collaborate with another law enforcement agency in the deployment or other use of military equipment within Carlsbad, use any new or existing military equipment as provided in the Military Equipment Use Policy and solicit or respond to a proposal for, or enter into an agreement for funding, acquisition, use of, or collaboration for use of military equipment described in the Military Equipment Use Policy.

5. The City Council shall review this Ordinance at least annually and vote on whether to renew the ordinance, consistent with the requirements of state law.

EFFECTIVE DATE: This ordinance shall be e ective thirty days after its adoption; and the City Clerk shall certify the adoption of this ordinance and cause the full text of the ordinance or a summary of the ordinance prepared by the City Attorney to be published at least once in a newspaper of general circulation in the City of Carlsbad within fteen days after its adoption.

INTRODUCED AND FIRST READ at a Regular Meeting of the Carlsbad City Council on the 9th day of April, 2024, and thereafter.

PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Carlsbad on the 16th day of April, 2024, by the following vote, to wit:

AYES: BLACKBURN, BHAT-PATEL, ACOSTA, BURKHOLDER, LUNA.

NAYS: NONE.

ABSTAIN: NONE.

ABSENT: NONE.

PUBLISH DATE: April 26, 2024 City of Carlsbad | City Council 04/26/2024 CN 28830

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Sports

Jimenez accepts DI job after CSUSM’s Final Four run

By Staff

SAN

MARCOS

– Renee Jimenez has stepped down as the head coach of the Cal State San Marcos women's basketball team to accept the same position at NCAA Division I UC Santa Barbara.

Jimenez led CSUSM to four consecutive NCAA West Regional appearances, capping this season with its first NCAA Division II

West Regional Championship Title and a Final Four appearance.

In the semifinals, the Cougars lost to eventual national champion Minnesota State, 70-68.

CSUSM finished the season ranked No. 5 in the WBCA Top 25 Coaches Poll and set a new program record in wins with a 27-7 overall record.

“I have been incredibly

lucky to coach such a special group of kids over the years” Jimenez said. “It has been such a fun ride with so many incredible moments, huge victories and the most fun celebrations.0

“As a coach, your job is to leave places better than

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you found them, and I am proud to say we have all been able to do that here.”

In 2023-24, Jimenez collected her fourth career CCAA Women's Basketball Coach of the Year award, her third as CSUSM's head coach.

Under Jimenez's leadership, CSUSM has won three CCAA regular season championships and two CCAA tournament champi-

onships. CSUSM tallied 20 or more wins for the fourth consecutive season while appearing on top of the CCAA standings the entire season, finishing with an 18-4 conference record.

Jimenez was hired as CSUSM's head coach in 2015 and has been the program's winningest head coach in terms of victories (145) and winning percentage (.641) since the team's

inception in 2011-12.

“It has been really special to watch Renee take over our young program over nine years ago during a transition into NCAA Division II, to becoming a top regional and national program,” said Morod Shah, CSUSM interim director of athletics.

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

favor the proposed facilities district.

The boundaries of the proposed assessment district to fund repairs for the private stretch of San Dieguito Drive in Del Mar. Courtesy diagram

“We can correct these things that happened in the past now and make a crumbling, neglected road into a beautiful, safe and maintained road. There are

so many reasons to pursue this project — safety for our cars and bicycles, better fire response access, improved water runoff control, reconciliation to the dichotomy of a private road connecting public roads, beautification and consistency of our city roads, and a real plan for future maintenance of this road,” said Reid Westburg, who lives along San Dieguito Drive.

However, some homeowners still have concerns.

Amy Cheshire, who also

lives along San Dieguito Drive, said she and other residents did not fully understand how the cost-sharing and voting weight rates were determined. She also questioned why the city wouldn’t cover more of the cost.

“You said you’re comfortable with 70%. I think the residents in general are uncomfortable with the cost of the project, and it would be great if we could be comfortable with the cost of the project,” Cheshire said.

Proposition 218, which outlines regulations for community facilities districts, requires jurisdictions to pay at least 54% of the shared cost while ensuring that the contribution does not constitute a gift of public funds.

Councilmember Dwight Worden said he would favor lowering the city’s share to 60% since the 20-year payback period for residents is essentially an interest-free loan.

Councilmember Terry Gaasterland said she was comfortable with the 70% rate and worried that going any lower would prevent residents from voting in favor.

“This has been a long, long road,” Gaasterland said. “It’s really the community coming together.”

The City Council approved the issuance of ballots in a 4-1 vote, with Councilmember Dan Quirk opposed. Residents and council members both applauded the outcome.

Quirk, who was censured for a second time by his fellow council members later in the meeting, repeated his previous concerns regarding the project’s pricing, arguing that he wanted a more detailed breakdown of the per-unit material cost.

The final decision will be rendered at the City Council’s June 17 meeting, when the city will tabulate ballot results and hold a public hearing regarding the tax district. On-site professional culinary staff providing gourmet meals with fresh, organic

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California dreaming about college, pro ball

California knows how to party, and Jack Haferkamp is nearly as good at hitting a baseball.

The two collide whenever Haferkamp reaches the Santa Fe Christian High batter’s box. His walk-up song, “California Love,” seldom fails to bring energy to the senior center fielder, with the gathering poised to see what's next for one of the country's top prep players.

Never mind that Haferkamp tried to switch the ditty that has accompanied him since his sophomore season. Instead of changing his tune, he got blowback as if being buzzed by a highand-tight pitch.

“They said everyone loves that song and it’s your song,” Haferkamp, 18, said. “So I’ve been riding it out for three years.”

Haferkamp, and the SFC Eagles (15-4, 6-0 Coastal League), are flying high after a slow start, entering a week in which they have three games against rival Maranatha Christian.

Fresh from winning the Lions Tournament and compiling a 10-game winning streak, SFC hopes the coming stretch includes a deep playoff run. “We want to win the CIF and state titles and it'’s coming along really well right now,” Haferkamp said. The speedy and powerful Haferkamp possesses

tools that make baseball scouts salivate. He hits for power and average, runs the bases with a passion, and his arm, while not registered with the National Rifle Association, is known to gun down aggressive runners.

It’s blissful that Haferkamp has numerous attributes. The question is what he might do once the curtain falls on the Eagles’ season.

Haferkamp has a scholarship to play at UC Santa

Barbara in his back pocket, and front-and-center is July’s major league draft when his name will be called.

So does he stay on the shores of the Pacific or start his longtime aspiration of being a professional player in some small town?

“I tried not to think too much about it early on because that could lead to failure,” Haferkamp said. “But with the draft coming up, obviously, I’m thinking about it.”

It’s hard to ignore the siren of the majors with scouts clogging the grandstands at many of Haferkamp’s games.

“I'm blessed they came out to see me because my dream growing up was to play pro ball,” Haferkamp said. “I’m in a lucky position.”

Good fortune is but a small component in Haferkamp’s success. Lance Roenicke, SFC’s baseball coach, points to Haferkamp’s distribution of blood, sweat and maybe a few tears to reach his lofty status.

“All the credit to him because he has put himself in this position with his incredible work ethic,” Roenicke said. “He’s opened up the door of possibly getting drafted and he’s earned it.”

But with baseball being baseball, it always reminds players that it is really in charge. There’s never been someone who hasn’t experienced a slump or a game or two they would like to heave

Lancers hope hard road leads to success

By Noah Perkins CARLSBAD — For Carlsbad High School, Coastal League baseball

games are never easy wins.

“Without a doubt the Coastal League is the top league in San Diego,” Lancers head coach Scott De Jong said. “It is very difficult. My goal coming into this season was prepare ourselves as best we could by playing as many teams comparable [to the Coastal League] before league play.”

At this point last year, the Lancers were coming off a season-opening 13-game win streak. They burned hot, fast and then out, dropping 12 of the next 20, losing in the opening round of the CIF Division I SoCal Baseball Championships to Santa Margarita.

“One of the issues we ran into last year was we had a good squad and started out 13-0 because our strength of schedule wasn’t very difficult early on and then when we got into league play, we faced some tougher teams and it bit us in the butt a little bit,” De Jong said.

At 10-9, 4-3 in the Coastal League heading into this week's games, the Lancers aren’t where De Jong wants them yet and that is partially by design.

“Our strength of sched-

ule is first or second in the county,” De Jong said. "When I built the schedule this year, I knew I’d have a very strong group and we wanted to build the most competitive schedule that we could and I think we did that.” Carlsbad took the first four games of the season before sputtering out against Sage Creek and Patrick Henry, getting outscored a

combined 23-1. The Lancers followed up with a commanding 11-1 win against Narbonne before dropping their next four.

Over the last eight games, Carlsbad is 5-3.

“We had a two-week slide where we played like crap,” De Jong said. “We weren’t doing the little things right, our pitching wasn’t there, we weren’t situationally hitting well and

now we are coming out of that playing some better baseball.”

Looking over his roster and dissecting the season through late April, De Jong is confident in what the team is capable of if everything comes together.

“With the exception of a couple games, we’ve pitched extremely well,” he said. “We started off the season hitting great but since facing better competition — really good pitchers — it’s been a little bit more difficult scoring runs. Playing a harder schedule has got us more prepared to play tougher teams later in the year, I am confident in that.”

Losing junior starting pitcher Ian Fisher, a UCLA commit, to injury has put more pressure on senior ace Tyler Foster to register quality starts.

“Before the injury to Ian we were fortunate to have a 1A and 1B at the top of our starting rotation,” De Jong said.

Prior to injury, Fisher was 2-0 with 16 strikeouts in 10 innings pitched.

Foster leads the team in both innings pitched and strikeouts and holds an earned run average of 2.06.

“Tyler is Tyler,” De Jong said. “He’s done whatever we’ve asked him all year. He’s

back like an undersized fish.

The catch was that the baseball blues snagged Haferkamp, a Carlsbad resident, when the season was fresh. He struggled a bit, a lesson consumed by everyone holding the right end of a bat.

“I had never failed that much in my high school career,” Haferkamp said. “But the big league scouts knew I could play and they want to see how you handle failure because it is such a big part of baseball, the mental part. They want to see how you handle it.”

Roenicke said Haferkamp’s maturity, and being a leader to his teammates, didn’t falter when the hits weren’t falling. Both of them knew the worm always turns and that's just what happened.

“I’m playing good now, everything is starting to click and I'm ready to do some damage to help the team win everything that we can,” said Haferkamp, who’s hitting .377 with three home runs, 19 RBI and 17 stolen bases. “The year didn’t start off very well for me but I knew it was going to change.”

That proved easier than shaking, shaking his walkup song. Just remember, it’s all good from Diego to the Bay and that includes Haferkamp and SFC.

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

had one tough start against Sage Creek, besides that he’s putting quality starts out there, pushing fastballs in the upper 80s and competing, being a horse.”

Freshman third baseman Matthew Kelley leads the team in hits, while learning the intricacies of an entirely new position.

“Matt came in with super high expectations and has played great,” De Jong said. "He had never played third before in his life so that has been a bit of a change. He’s still learning the game, picking up nuance here and there and he’s been a super productive part of our team.”

De Jong also singled out senior Griffin Moye and junior Ayden Munoz as having been particularly dangerous in the batter’s box through three-quarters of the regular season.

“Griffin has been statistically our best player offensively,” De Jong said. "Ayden has been phenomenal all year for us. He’s hit more hardballs than anyone on our team, including two opposite field home runs as a lefty.”

The regular season runs through May 9, with series against Coastal League rivals Del Norte, San Marcos and Rancho Bernardo remaining.

Leonard on US Olympic team roster LEONARD

By City News Service

REGION — Former San Diego State standout Kawhi Leonard was among the 12-player U.S. Olympic men's basketball team announced last week by USA Basketball.

The Los Angeles Clippers forward is among the five first-time Olympians on the team.

The U.S. will begin Olympic play July 28 against Serbia in Lille, France, where group play will be held. The knockout and medal rounds of the 5x5 Olympic tournament will be played in Paris. The U.S. will begin exhibition play July 10 in Las Vegas against Canada.

JACK HAFERKAMP, a senior at Santa Fe Christian, is among the top prep players in the nation. Haferkamp has a baseball scholarship to UC Santa Barbara, but those plans could change after July’s major league draft. Courtesy photo/Nicole Noel Photography

CARLSBAD HIGH junior Ayden Munoz and his Lancers teammates have played one of the hardest schedules in the county by design, Coach Scott De Jong says. Courtesy photo

Encinitas family business making the cut

Leucadia Blade

duo handcrafts knives in garage

By Jordan P. Ingram

ENCINITAS — A father-son duo’s custom knifemaking business, forged in the crucible of the family’s Leucadia garage, continues to produce high-quality blades for fishermen, chefs and knife aficionados.

Leucadia Blade Company is the brainchild of Scott Wing, a history teacher at El Camino High School in Oceanside, and his son and fellow knifemaker, Anthony. In 2015, the pair set out to make a custom blade at home as a fun weekend project.

After hours of research, conversations and plenty of YouTube videos, the Wings crafted their first edge.

“I went down a rabbit hole and kind of got obsessed with learning how to make knives,” Scott said. “I started posting pictures of the knives we made on Instagram and people were like, ‘Hey, can I buy one of those?’”

Thus, Leucadia Custom Knives was born. At first, every knife was made from scratch by the Wings in the garage after school. Each knife was beveled and shaped for hours; every handle custom made. The process was rewarding but time-consuming and laborious.

“Customers were waiting for months,” Scott said. “I felt bad. At one point the waiting list was a year and that just sucks. A year is too long to wait for something.”

Over time, the company went through some important changes, including changing its name to Leucadia Blade Company. The Wings also decided to trim the catalog and begin working with other American manufacturers of knife supplies to streamline the workflow.

handle. The knife’s final touches include diligently hand-finishing the blade with sandpaper, oil and a whetstone.

Leucadia Blade’s catalog features several fishing and kitchen knives, including the 8.5-inch Chef model, 8-inch (Hamachi) and 10-inch (Ahi) fillet knives, the 6-inch Barracuda utility knife, and the Ono, an everyday carry knife with sheath.

All Leucadia Blade knives are stainless steel and heat-treated to a formidable 61 on the Rockwell hardness scale.

Leucadia Blade has attracted the attention of some big names, including Padres pitcher Joe Musgrove, podcaster and comedian Joe Rogan, skateboarder Bucky Lasek, pro surfer Josh Kerr, and actor Scott Eastwood.

But the family company, still operating out of theLeucadia garage, is proud of its local presence and the community members who make it such a special place.

In 2020, after 13-yearold Keane Hayes survived an attack from an 11-foot great white shark while catching lobster at Beacon's Beach, Leucadia Blade invited him to come make knives in their shop and later crafted the teenager a knife featuring a special shark fin logo.

The Wing family agreed to manufacture more knives with the special insignia if customers donated to an online fundraiser to help pay for Hayes’ medical bills.

“Growing up, I never saw my dad as a businessperson,” Anthony said. “But it’s been crazy to witness his transformation. He’s made great decisions that have helped grow the business.”

What drove the Wing

The knives of Leucadia Blade are still custom made in the garage, but the family is working smarter to provide a consistently high-quality product in a timelier fashion.

family to begin their adventure in creating artisan cutlery is their shared love for cooking and fishing.

And running the family business together appears to keep them moving forward.

Today, Anthony is responsible for most of the production. On a typical workday, he checks his orders, grabs a blank and fin-

“Working with my kids is awesome,” Scott said, who is approaching retirement after 29 years teaching in Oceanside. “It gives us something to talk about all the time and something to do together.”

ishes the blade, cuts raw materials for the handle, drills holes for rivets, laser prints the logo into the blade (and any other custom engraving requests), and epoxies the blade into the handle.

Once the epoxy is set, Anthony returns to the grinder to round out the

The high-quality cutlery has also caught the eye of local celebrities, including chef Davin Waite of The Plot, Wrench and Rodent and Brine Box. Waite is frequently sharing social media videos depicting him effortlessly executing sashimi-style cuts with a razor-sharp knife from Leucadia Blade.

“The customers and clients we meet are just amazing,” Scott said. “We work super hard at this. Every day for the last eight years, after work, we’ve been literally grinding it out. It’s really cool how supportive everyone has been.”

LEUCADIA BLADE Company’s Scott Wing, left, and his son Anthony inside the base of operations for the business (top photo). Each custom knife is shaped, assembled and finished inside the family’s garage in Encinitas. Photos by Michelle Slentz

Vista High plans track and field renovations

Stadium revamp latest among suite of bond projects

By Laura Place VISTA

— After analyzing various potential timelines, leaders in the Vista Unified School District agreed this week to proceed with a $5.5 million track and field replacement project at Vista High School this summer.

The Measure LL-funded project will restore the track and field facilities from top to bottom, including new field drainage and turf, a new multi-lane track, ADA improvements, and new fencing.

Architects involved in the project said these major repairs are needed to complete long-overdue updates and address the drainage issues that have caused the field to flood when it rains.

“We need to remove the track, and we need to remove the turf. We can’t just overlay these elements anymore; they have reached their end of life, and we have to basically start over with them, so we are removing them fully,” Josh Eckle of AlphaStudio Design Group told the district board of trustees on Thursday.

The track and field renovation will be the latest Measure LL project completed at Vista High School, which has completed two

new campus buildings totaling $76 million since the beginning of 2024.

In January, the district completed the two-story Building S, housing 20 classrooms for the school’s English department. This was followed by the three-story Building T (directly adjacent to the stadium), which was completed earlier this month and offers a weight room, JROTC facilities, and additional classrooms for history, science and social science.

Vista Unified originally planned to begin the track and field renovations in 2022 but faced delays after needing to majorly revise the project scope to comply with

new standards imposed by the Division of the State Architect, officials said.

At their Thursday meeting, the district board was asked to consider various timelines for the project besides this summer, including the upcoming fall and winter or the summer of 2025.

District Chief Operations Officer Shawn Loescher said there are no good times to renovate a field at a high school and that there would be student impacts on band and athletics regardless of the schedule.

However, Loescher warned that later timelines could drive up the cost and delay other dependent projects at Rancho Buena Vista

High School, including a planned $1.7 million softball field project and long-overdue gym renovations totaling around $2.5 million.

Trustees opted for the sooner timeline, noting that costs for the track and field renovation could rise by around 10% by next summer.

“The cost impacts that go with a $5.5 million job — if we wait, that turns out to be $550,000,” said Trustee Martha Alvarado.

women’s flag football, and soccer. The lifespan of the new turf is predicted to be around 10 years.

“The programs that are being played on the field are fundamentally different than when the field was constructed, and there are various design factors that need and complicate this,” Loescher said.

During the project, athletics and band programs that depend on the stadium will use other fields on campus and facilities at other district schools.

Future bond

Loescher said the new field will also be updated to comply with CIF (California Interscholastic Federation) standards, with new striping to account for multiple sports, including lacrosse,

Vista Unified has also been busy with other Measure LL projects outside Vista High School. In February, Rancho Buena Vista High School celebrated the opening of its approximately $14 million Career Technical Education facility, a 9,000-square-foot space

serving students pursuing careers in construction and welding.

The district is considering other major bond projects, including the Bobier Elementary School rebuild. While previously anticipated to cost around $57 million, pricing for the project will be finalized by August.

However, district leaders are also considering placing another bond measure on the November ballot to fund even more facilities projects. The board of trustees will decide in July whether to officially place the bond, currently proposed at $364 million with a rate of 4 cents per $100 of assessed value, before voters.

The board agreed last week to send draft bond language to the San Diego County Taxpayers Association for its endorsement, although it is not required for the bond to move forward.

AN AERIAL view of the Vista High School track and field stadium and the new Building T, constructed with Measure LL bond funds and completed this month. Courtesy photo

THE VISTA Unified School District will carry out a $5.5 million renovation of the facility this summer. Photo by Frank Lopez

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KAABOO suit resolved

Solana Beach, Fairgrounds reach deal on music fest

By Laura Place SOLANA BEACH —

The Del Mar Fairgrounds has reached a settlement with the city of Solana Beach regarding concerns about the negative impacts of the multi-day KAABOO arts and music festival planned for this fall.

The settlement ended Solana Beach’s lawsuit less than a month after it was filed.

The city, which directly borders the Fairgrounds to the north, said its intent was not to stop KAABOO from happening but to compel the Fairgrounds to mitigate potential adverse impacts on the city, including air pollution, greenhouse gas emissions, noise, traffic, and offsite parking.

In a statement on Monday, the 22nd District Agricultural Association — the state board managing the Fairgrounds — said it had negotiated its contract terms with KAABOO promoter Festival Licensing and Acquisition Corporation (FLAAC) to address Solana Beach’s concerns.

“We always strive to be good neighbors to our surrounding communities as we host and produce events for San Diego County residents and visitors every year,” said

Moore, the CEO of the District. “We are thrilled to have reached a swift resolution, and we look forward to continuing to work closely with FLAAC and with the City to do our part to ensure that KAABOO’s homecoming is a fun, memorable, and exciting experience.”

Solana Beach Mayor Lesa Heebner said the city is looking forward to the festival and appreciates the collaboration from the Fairgrounds.

“We are excited that KAABOO is exploring coming back to the Fairgrounds to provide another high-quality entertainment option for our community while managing the impacts associated with a musical festival of this caliber,” Heebner said. What we all want is a KAABOO that is both fun and safe! We look forward to enjoying the event!”

KAABOO is returning to Del Mar in September, with exact dates still to be confirmed. The three-day festival previously operated at the Fairgrounds from 2015 to 2019, drawing around 35,000 people daily in its last year.

KAABOO has attracted troubles and lawsuits in the recent past. In 2019, KAABOO organizers announced that the festival would move to Petco Park in 2020 under a new partnership with the San Diego Padres. However, the 2020 iteration never materialized due to the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.

KAABOO leaders attempted to move the festival back to Del Mar last year but were sued by the Padres for alleged breach of contract, who claimed exclusive rights to hold the event at Petco Park.

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THE CITY of Solana Beach and the Del Mar Fairgrounds have settled a lawsuit over the KAABOO festival. Courtesy photo

Court upholds man’s DUI murder conviction

Mural honors coastal diversity

Artist, nonprofit produce showcase at Just Peachy

By Samantha Nelson ENCINITAS — A sta-

ple grocery store in Leucadia is now the home of a new mural that demonstrates how everyone can enjoy the ocean.

The large mural takes over a portion of the Just Peachy Market’s wall facing Highway 101, featuring various people partaking in activities around the water — from boogie-boarding to surfing to swimming — with bold blues, reds, yellows, oranges and pinks.

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on the second-degree murder charge. A retrial led to Barooshian’s conviction for murder, and he was sentenced in 2022 to 15 years to life in state prison.

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a wrong-way crash that killed a motorcyclist in Fallbrook.

Adam Daniel Barooshian, 30, was convicted in two separate trials for the New Year’s Day 2019 crash that killed 29-yearold Christopher Williams of Oceanside. At the time of the crash, Barooshian was on probation for a prior DUI offense, which prompted prosecutors to charge him with murder.

In Barooshian’s first trial, a Vista jury convicted him of gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated, DUI causing injury and driving with a suspended license, but was unable to reach a consensus

Barooshian was speeding eastbound on the westbound side of state Route 76 near Via Monserate shortly before 4 a.m. when his Lexus IS 300 hit Williams, who died at the scene.

After the crash, Barooshian’s blood-alcohol content was measured at .18% — more than twice the legal limit for driving in California.

On appeal, Barooshian argued that his second trial violated double jeopardy protections. A three-justice panel of the Fourth District Court of Appeal disagreed.

Williams, a father of two sons, was on his way home from his job as a security guard and EMT at Pauma Casino.

Artist DJ Javier enjoys regularly working with bold colors but modeled this particular piece after the signature colors of Un Mar de Colores, an Encinitas-based nonprofit organization centered around increasing coastal access for underserved youth through surfing and environmental education.

The nonprofit worked with Javier and the Ambrios family who owns the market to make the mural happen through a grant awarded by the California Coastal Conservancy.

“The mural pays homage to Latinx and BIPOC families in our coastal community and aims to inspire the next generation of ocean stewards,” said Mario Or-

doñez-Calderón, executive director of Un Mar de Colores.

BIPOC stands for black, indigenous and people of color.

Javier frequently creates artwork for the nonprofit organization, whose mission hits close to home for the Santa Barbara-based artist.

“I’m so supportive of what Mario does because I’m a person of color who’s a surfer as well,” Javier said.

Though an avid surfer as an adult, Javier didn’t actually learn how to swim

until he was 17. A year later he learned how to surf and has been catching waves ever since.

“Growing up, there was no one who looked like me surfing or swimming, so I thought why even bother,” said Javier, who is Filipino American. “The work Mario is doing – tearing down those barriers and supporting kids who live close to the beach but don’t go or know anything about it – is huge, which is why I’m so passionate about it because it’s building up the younger version of myself.”

Javier has made an impact across the U.S. and beyond, painting murals on walls from Los Angeles to New York City. In Encinitas, Javier has done art for a Patagonia store in Cardiff by the Sea. He also serves as the art director for the footwear brand SeaVees, Inc. and is a partner at Canto Vision.

Javier launched Bayan Surf Club, a multidisciplinary creative studio serving major clients such as the Los Angeles Rams, Adidas, Amazon, Surfrider Foundation and many more.

SANTA BARBARA Artist DJ Javier stands before his mural on the side of Leucadia’s Just Peachy Market. The mural was completed in partnership with Un Mar de Colores, an Encinitas-based nonprofit centered on increasing coastal access for underserved youth through surfing and environmental education. Photo by Samantha Nelson

ADAM BAROOSHIAN was convicted in two separate trials for a fatal New Year’s Day 2019 crash. Courtesy photo/Fox5

By City News Service FALLBROOK — A state appellate court panel on Tuesday upheld the murder conviction of a former Camp Pendleton

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Heritage BBQ a South O gem

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My work commute from Leucadia to the northernmost border of Oceanside along state Route 76 often leads me to take Coast Highway 101 back to discover new additions to the food and beverage scene.

While Oceanside as a whole is burgeoning with new gems, the stretch known as “South Oceanside” or “South O” by locals has recently captured my attention.

There is an abundance of dining and drinking options near Vista Way and Coast Highway, though the district extends up to Oceanside Boulevard.

I’ve embarked on a project to explore some restaurants over a series of columns, delving deep into some while covering the breadth of offerings the area presents.

With a penchant for and appreciation of the aroma of burning wood, I’ve often caught a delightful whiff while passing by Heritage BBQ on the southeast corner of Vista Way and Coast Highway.

Being a fan of smoky goodness and always eager to try a new BBQ joint, I recently stopped in for lunch and found myself with the deck all to myself.

From my vantage point on that corner, I could see old favorites like Don’s Country Kitchen and Hill Street Doughnuts, along with newer spots like Home State, Corner Pizza, Artifex, and Tanner’s Prime Burgers, the last of which has been garnering rave reviews.

Tanner’s Prime Burgers is particularly notable for serving one of the most celebrated burgers in recent memory.

This location is also the newest for Corner Pizza, which has been drawing crowds at its Leucadia location for a few years now with its eclectic mix of pizza, oysters, meatballs, and more, not to mention a really nice wine list.

But back to my South O experience and the BBQ goodness at Heritage. BBQ for lunch can be tricky as it’s hard to go light, so my plan was to order a variety and have leftovers for dinner.

The sandwich selections all looked tempting, including a Bahn Mi with smoked tri-tip, a smoked Cubano with pulled pork, chopped brisket, heritage French dip with shaved tritip, and a variety of burgers, tacos, salads, and entrées.

I opted for The Caro -

lina, which features pulled pork tossed in sweet and tangy BBQ sauce, house mustard, pickles and slaw. It is served on a brioche bun with a side of El Rancho Potato Salad with buttermilk ranch dressing, celery, and green onions.

This was a substantial sandwich, easily shareable and providing more than enough for dinner, especially with the sizable portion of potato salad. It was messy but delicious, and though I was tempted to devour the entire thing, I exercised portion control and packed away the rest for later.

At $18 for a dish that provided two meals, I consider it a good value. I couldn’t visit a BBQ joint without trying their ribs, so I ordered a halfpound of spare ribs, unsure of what size portion that entailed.

I was surprised to receive just two very meaty

and delicious ribs in my order, though for $16, three would have been more satisfying.

Nevertheless, they were as good as any I’ve had in a long time, and I understand the food costs and time involved in smoking meat to perfection, so given the generous portion of my sandwich, it all balanced out.

I look forward to another lunch visit soon to explore their salad options, which include smoked turkey and pulled pork to lighten the load.

Their daily smoked meats include brisket, smoked turkey, pulled pork, prime tri-tip, homemade sausage, and spare ribs.

Combos are available with two or three meats and two or three sides, which might be the way to go for dinner, considering their enticing list of sides, including Texas chili, elote, charro beans, onion rings,

fries, slaw, roasted veggies, and mac and cheese.

Entrées include Brisket Mac & Cheese, Loaded Baked Potato, Half Smoked Chicken, Grilled Salmon, and Ribeye for Two, offering some of the better values on the menu.

I’ll likely start off dinner with one of their signature cocktails, draft beers, or wines. They keep dessert simple with one offering of Banana Puddin’, featuring yellow cake, vanilla custard, cinnamon chips, banana, and strawberries.

Please stay tuned for more Lick the Plate adventures from South Oceanside, featuring established and new restaurants on the scene.

It’s wonderful to see such a diverse range of culinary options covering various price points and flavors, not to mention excellent people-watching opportunities.

Heritage BBQ is at 2002 South Coast Highway, Oceanside, or visit www.heritageoceanside. com.

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HERITAGE BEER Company’s selection of sandos includes the restaurant’s signature Banh Mi, featuring your choice of smoked brisket, pulled pork, or tri-tip with spicy hoisin mayo, pickled daikon and carrots, jalapeno, cucumber, and cilantro served on a French baguette. Courtesy photo/Heritage Beer Co.

HERITAGE BEER Company is a delicious BBQ joint situated near other local favorites, such as Tanner’s Prime Burgers and Corner Pizza. Courtesy photo/Heritage Beer Co.

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Carlsbad, O’side get $11.4M to clear encampments

By Samantha Nelson OCEANSIDE

— A statewide initiative is helping fund a local effort to clear encampments along state Route 78 between Oceanside and Carlsbad and transition people experiencing homelessness into housing.

The California Interagency Council on Homelessness (Cal ICH) administers the state’s Encampment Resolution Fund awards, which total approximately $192 million.

The grants will support 20 projects in 17 communities statewide, including nearly $11.4 million for the cities of Oceanside and Carlsbad to disband roadside settlements in the Caltrans right-of-way along SR-78.

The funds will help cities provide pathways to housing and expand opportunities for stable and permanent housing, ensuring that all participants receive the support they need to improve their living conditions and overall well-being.

“Today marks a pivotal moment in our shared mission with the city of Carlsbad to combat homelessness along the 78 corridor,” said Oceanside Mayor Esther Sanchez in a statement an-

nouncing the awards. Sanchez said the award will help the city boost its current resources, which include its Homeless Outreach Team, code enforcement, the Oceanside Navigation Center — a city-owned, 50-bed homeless shelter — bridge housing and affordable housing projects.

The mayor also suggested the funds could help a future safe parking program that will “address service-resistant people” with case management, mental health support and medical services.

“With additional professional support personnel, our goal is to reduce the number of homeless individuals by moving them into permanent housing,” Sanchez said.

According to Gov. Gavin Newsom, who announced the new funding

on April 18, the funding will benefit up to 3,600 people, providing 2,200 people with permanent housing and creating more opportunities for permanent and stable housing.

“Four years ago, we did not set aside a dollar — not one dollar — targeted specifically to encampments,” Newsom said. “This new funding will get people out of tents and into housing across California. As the state provides unprecedented resources like this, we also expect accountability. Local governments must ensure this funding is being utilized on the ground.”

Twelve of the 20 projects are designed to resolve encampments along state rights-of-way.

“This is a program that works,” Newsom said. “We want to continue to make investments in this space.”

...Californians for Safer Communities Coalition announced last week that it will submit over 900,000 voter signatures to qualify the Homelessness, Drug Addiction, and Theft Reduction Act for the November general election ballot.

To qualify the measure for the November ballot, the law requires 546,651 valid signatures.

The Prop. 47-related bipartisan measure is focused on improving safety in every community and neighborhood in California, the coalition said.

The mayors of Carlsbad, Vista, San Marcos, Solana Beach, Encinitas, Escondido, Coronado, Oceanside, Poway, and others all supported the signature-gathering effort.

— City News Service

The current program has awarded the following 20 projects in 17 areas of the state: Anaheim ($3.1M); Chico ($2.7M); Fresno ($10.9M); Los Banos ($11.8M); Oakland ($7.2M); Oceanside-Carlsbad ($11.4M); Ojai ($12.7M); City of San Bernardino ($4.6M); Santa Cruz ($4M); Humboldt County Continuum of Care ($3.4M); LA County ($51.5M); Marin County ($18.2M); Monterey County ($11.1M); Nevada County ($2.5M); Santa Barbara County ($7.9M); San Mateo County ($14.1M), and Tehama County Continuum of Care ($14.1M).

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STATE GRANTS will help Carlsbad and Oceanside clear homeless encampments in the Caltrans right-of-way along a stretch of state Route 78. Photo by Joe Orellana

Pursuant to State of California Government Code Section 50050, notice is hereby given by the City of Encinitas that the following amounts, not the property of the city, have been held by the Treasurer of the City of Encinitas in the funds from which they were issued for more than 3 years. These amounts will become the property of the City of Encinitas on June 3, 2024; if no veri ed complaint is led and served by June 3, 2023. Any persons possessing an interest in this property may inquire with the City of Encinitas, Finance Department, 505 S. Vulcan Ave., Encinitas California 92024, or call (760) 633-2638.

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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.

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reserves its right to evoke its election as to some or all of said personal property and/or xtures, or to add additional personal property and/or xtures to the election herein expressed, as Bene ciary’s sole election, from time to time and at any time until the consummation of the Trustee’s Sale to be conducted pursuant to the Deed of Trust and this Notice of Trustee’s Sale. See the Deed of Trust, if applicable. The personal property which was given as security for trustor’s obligation is described ALL OF THE BORROWER’S PRESENT AND HEREAFTER ACQUIRED RIGHT, TITLE AND INTEREST IN ALL GOODS WHICH ARE USED NOW OR 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, INCLUDING INVENTORY; FURNITURE; FURNISHINGS; MACHINERY, EQUIPMENT, ENGINES, BOILERS, INCINERATORS, AND INSTALLED BUILDING MATERIALS; SYSTEMS AND EQUIPMENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF SUPPLYING OR DISTRIBUTING HEATING, COOLING, ELECTRICITY, GAS, WATER, AIR, OR LIGHT; ANTENNAS, CABLE, WIRING, AND CONDUITS USED IN CONNECTION WITH RADIO, TELEVISION, SECURITY, FIRE PREVENTION, OR FIRE DETECTION, OR OTHERWISE USED TO 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 AND IS CONTAINED WITHIN AND ASSOCIATED WITH THE PARTICULAR UNIT BEING SOLD AND ONLY TO THE EXTENT ASSOCIATED WITH OWNERSHIP OF THAT PARTICULAR UNIT. 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,”

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 of the California Civil Code, the potential rights described herein shall apply only to public auctions taking place on or after January 1, 2021, through December 31, 2025, unless later extended. Date: 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

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 LOT DESCRIBED ABOVE. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 1464 RIVER CREST RD, SAN MARCOS, CA 92078 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 held, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, condition, or encumbrances, including fees, charges and

expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to pay the remaining principal sums of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $75,225.50 If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The 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 or its predecessor caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located.

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 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 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 114272-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: (844) 477-7869 CLEAR

RECON CORP 8880 Rio San Diego Drive, Suite 725 San Diego, California 92108 STOX 944344_114272-CA 04/12/2024, 04/19/2024, 04/26/2024 CN 28760

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. CA-23-966281SH Order No.: 2367111CAD YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 8/3/2022. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank speci ed in Section 5102 to the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): AMAZING DPAYSEH

lien being

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 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

on

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

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requests

Barcus and

A. Nyenhuis be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of

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

A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: Date: May 29, 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 general personal representative, as de ned in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may a ect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. You may examine the le kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may le with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the ling of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250.

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

Attorney for Petitioner: Nicholas L. Lucich, Jr. Baker Manock & Jensen, PC 5260 N. Palm Ave., Ste 201 Fresno CA 93704

Telephone: 559.432.5400 04/29, 05/03, 05/10/2024

CN 28835

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSECHANGE OF NAME CASE# 37-202400018424-CU-PT-NC TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS:

Petitioner(s): Nicki Eileen Geigert led a petition with this court for a decree changing name as follows:

a. Present name: Nicki Eileen Geigert change to proposed name: Nicki Collins Geigert 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 31, 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

Form

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

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: 04/19/2024

Brad A. Weinreb Judge of the Superior Court. 04/26, 05/03, 05/10, 05/17/2024 CN 28834

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 30, 2024; Time: 1:30 PM; in Dept.: 503. Court address: 1100 Union St., San Diego CA 92101, Central Courthouse. (https://www.sdcourt.ca.gov/ sdcourt/probate2/probatevh)

Court appearances may be made either in person or virtually, unless otherwise ordered by the Court. Virtual appearances must be made using the department’s Microsoft Teams (“MS Teams”) video link; or by calling the department’s MS Teams conference phone number and using the assigned conference ID number. The MS Teams video conference links and phone numbers can be found at www.sdcourt.ca.gov/ ProbateHearings. Plan to check in 15 minutes prior to the scheduled hearing time. If you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or le written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.

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

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

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

Attorney for Petitioner: Andrea K. Shoup, Esq. 39755 Date St., Ste 203 Murrieta CA 92563 Telephone: 951.445.4114 04/26, 05/03, 05/10/2024 CN 28827

STORAGE TREASURES AUCTION

Extra Space Storage, on behalf of itself or its a liates, Life Storage or Storage Express, will hold a public auction to sell personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at the location indicated: 372 W Aviation Rd Fallbrook Ca 92028

any bid and may rescind any purchase

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

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

Auction Date May 23, 2024 at 10:00am

Daniel Arwood Aaron Brown Lillian Jacobs Matthew Munsch Candido Sosa

The auction will be listed and advertised on www. storagetreasures.com. Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the above referenced facility in order to complete the transaction. Extra Space Storage may refuse

highest bidder of the property stored by the following tenants at the storage facility. The sale will occur as an online auction via www.storagetreasures.com on 5/15/2024 at 12:00PM.

Anastasia Salerno; Moises Oseguera. This sale may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Certain terms and conditions apply. 04/26/2024 CN 28824

Notice of Self Storage Sale

Please take notice Prime

Storage - San Marcos N Paci c St. located at 185 N Paci c St San Marcos CA 92069 intends to hold a public sale to the highest bidder of the property stored by the following tenants at the storage facility. The sale will occur as an online auction via www.storagetreasures.com on 5/15/2024 at 12:00PM.

Unless stated otherwise the description of the contents are household goods, furnishings and garage essentials. Basheer Jojuante Aluqdah; Kai-Ele Lemore; Ashley Teuton. This sale may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Certain terms and conditions apply. 04/26/2024 CN 28823

Notice of Self Storage Sale

Please take notice Prime

Storage - San Diego Paci c Hwy located at 4800 Paci c Hwy San Diego CA 92110 intends to hold a public sale to the highest bidder of the property stored by the following tenants at the storage facility. The sale will occur as an online auction via www.storagetreasures.com on 5/15/2024 at 12:00PM. Jose Gonzalez; Sarah Peterson; Marisol Natividad; Blake Parra; Robert Carroll; Mailei Taylor; Phillip Mosk; Pamela Hill; Polina Waller. This sale may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Certain terms and conditions apply. 04/26/2024 CN 28822 Notice of Self Storage Sale

take notice Prime

- San Diego Mission Bay Dr located at 4595 Mission Bay Dr San Diego CA 92109 intends to hold a public sale to the highest bidder of the property stored by the following tenants at the storage facility. The sale will occur as an online auction via www.storagetreasures.com on 5/15/2024 at 12:00PM. Matthew Thomas; Stephen Michella; Miguel Gilberto Quintana; Sean Tubbs; Derek Finley (3 units); Walter Silva; Elizabeth Miller; Sharay Hayes; Christian Nickolas Cargo. This sale may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Certain terms and conditions apply. 04/26/2024 CN 28821

go to www. courts.ca.gov/find-my-court. htm.)

Judge of the Superior Court. 04/26, 05/03, 05/10, 05/17/2024 CN 28819

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF NITA JOHAR

Case # 24PE000600C

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

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

The Petition for Probate requests that Paran Johar be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. The petition requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the le kept by the court.

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

A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: Date: May 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 general personal representative, as de ned in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may a ect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. You may examine the le kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may le with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the ling of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in

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.

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

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 Change of Gender and for Issuance of New Birth’ Certi cate (JC Form #NC230)

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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

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

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

By Bob Coletti

In recent years, the landscape of San Diego's art community has experienced a notable shift in gender dynamics, with women and the LGBTQ community taking the lead in the operations of art galleries, art associations, art museums, etc.

clusive artistic ecosystem.

er but about creating an environment where talent, regardless of gender, is celebrated and given equal opportunities.

While this change is a positive step towards gender diversity, it is crucial to ensure that inclusivity remains at the core of the art scene. Some concerns have been raised about the perceived exclusion of heterosexual White male artists from various opportunities within the art community.

To address this issue, a two-fold approach is necessary. Firstly, it is crucial to create awareness within the community about the importance of gender inclusivity. Emphasizing that diversity in the art world enriches the creative process and enhances the overall experience for artists and patrons alike can help break down stereotypes and misconceptions.

By doing so, the San Diego art community can further enhance its reputation as a diverse and welcoming space for artists, collectors, and enthusiasts.

Furthermore, this same dynamic can be applied to other aspects of everyday life. However, as I will outline in this article, my interest is in the art community. It is essential to recognize that achieving true gender equality does not mean the exclusion of any gender.

The goal should be to create an environment that fosters collaboration, creativity, and diverse perspectives. While women and the LBGT community have made significant strides in the San Diego art community, it is important to welcome talented White heterosexual men back into the fold to ensure a well-rounded and in-

Secondly, implementing proactive measures to encourage the participation of white heterosexual men in art-related events, employment, and memberships is essential.

Establishing mentorship programs, networking events, and open calls for submissions that specifically encourage male artists to participate can help bridge the gap.

In conclusion, beyond the intrinsic value of a diverse range of artistic expressions, welcoming men back into the fold is a strategic move that can result in an immediate expansion of the audience for all art events and programs.

A more inclusive representation of artists will naturally attract a broader demographic, vastly increasing the audience and fostering a more engaged and dynamic community.

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Moreover, fostering collaboration between male, female and LBGTQ artists can lead to innovative and unique artworks that capture various perspectives. This not only benefits the artists involved but also contributes to the vibrancy and richness of San Diego's art scene. It is important to emphasize that gender inclusivity is not about replacing one gender with anoth-

This influx of diverse perspectives and interests will undoubtedly contribute to the vitality of the local art community, creating a richer cultural tapestry that appeals to a much wider spectrum of individuals and further solidifying San Diego as a hub for artistic innovation and collaboration.

Bob Coletti is the publishing director of California Art News. Contact him at caartnews@gmail.com.

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APRIL 26

JOBAPALOOZA

Belmont Park is hosting its third annual park-wide hiring festival Jobapalooza. Free, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 26 at Belmont Park, 3146 Mission Blvd, San Diego.

JARABE MEXICANO

Jarabe Mexicano captures the nostalgic spirit of their border roots by featuring an eclectic mix of genres, from Mexican Folk, Rock & Roll, and Norteño/Tex-Mex to Latin Rock, Trio Román-

tico, and popular Cumbia. Free-$30, 7 to 9:30 p.m. April 26 at California Center for the Arts, 340 N Escondido Blvd, Escondido.

‘URINETOWN’

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.

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.

BRENT PELLA

Comedian Brent Pella (Funny or Die, MTV, Comedy Central) with Wyatt Cote and Kimble Hume opening. $17. Performances on April 26 and Apri 27, at Grand Comedy Club, 340 E Grand

Ave, Escondido.

‘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.

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DISNEY’S ALADDIN, JR.

Disney’s Aladdin JR. is based on the 1992 Academy Award-winning film and the 2014 hit Broadway show about the “diamond in the rough” street rat who learns his true worth lies within. $18-$30. Runs from April 26 to May 5 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.

DIXON LAKE TROUT DERBY

Dixon Lake is stocking 4,500 pounds of rainbow trout in April in preparation for the Escondido-Hidden Valley Kiwanis Club’s semi-annual trout derby. Permits are $18/adult and $12 for youths and seniors. 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 27 -28 at

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SHRED AND RECYCLE IT!

Registration and proof of residency required for Carlsbad residents. Free, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 27 at Carlsbad location provided upon registration, 92009, Carlsbad.

ENCINITAS STREET 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. Free, 9 a.m. at Downtown Encinitas, 1403 Encinitas Blvd, Encinitas.

AEROSPACE ROBOTICS

STEM-ED, Inc. is hosting its annual Aerospace Robotics “drone” competition for the region’s high school students. 8:30 a.m. at Escondido Charter High School , 1868 E Valley Pkwy, Escondido.

DÍA DE LOS NIÑOS

Celebrate Children’s Day and Book Day with bilingual stories and songs from Mexico and around the world. Create traditional paper flower bouquets and other crafts. Free books for children. 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. April 27 at Escondido Public Library, 239 S Kalmia St, Escondido.

DONATE, DON’T WASTE

Donate household items, clothes and more at this convenient drop-off event. Free, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 27 at La Costa Canyon High School, 1 Maverick Way, Carlsbad.

WOMEN’S SELF-DEFENSE

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

SPRING PLANT SHOW, SALE

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

SANDPIPERS DANCE

The Sandpipers Square Dance Club is honoring its 52nd anniversary dance with an introduction for new dancers. Free, 6 to 7 p.m. April 27 at St. James Parish Hall, 625 S Nardo Ave, Solana Beach.

DURUFLÉ REQUIEM

Immerse yourself in a musical experience that soothes and elevates the soul with Maurice Duruflé’s iconic Requiem. Free, 4

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1. LITERATURE: What are the names of the four sisters in “Little Women”?

2. U.S. STATES: Which northeastern state has a desert?

3. MOVIES: Which long-running movie series features the character Legolas?

4. ANATOMY: What does the lacrimal gland produce?

5. GEOGRAPHY: Ellesmere Island belongs to which nation?

6. SCIENCE: Which of the human senses is most closely related to memory?

7. LANGUAGE: What does the Latin phrase “ad meliora” mean?

8. TELEVISION: Which TV sitcom features a mom named Rainbow Johnson?

9. THEATER: Who wrote the play “A Little Night Music”?

10. MUSIC: Which alternative rock band went by the name of The Warlocks before becoming famous?

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2. The 40-acre Desert of Maine.

3. “The Lord of the Rings” and “The Hobbit” trilogies.

4. Tears.

5. Canada.

6. Smell.

7. “Toward better things.”

8. “Black-ish.”

9. Stephen Sondheim.

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2. U.S. STATES: Which northeastern state has a desert?

3. MOVIES: Which long-running movie series features the character Legolas?

4. ANATOMY: What does the lacrimal gland produce?

5. GEOGRAPHY: Ellesmere Island belongs to which nation?

6. SCIENCE: Which of the human senses is most closely related to memory?

7. LANGUAGE: What does the Latin phrase “ad meliora” mean?

8. TELEVISION: Which TV sitcom features a mom named Rainbow Johnson?

9. THEATER: Who wrote the play

“A Little Night Music”?

10. MUSIC: Which alternative rock band went by the name of The Warlocks before becoming famous?

Answers

1. Meg, Jo, Beth and Amy.

2. The 40-acre Desert of Maine.

3. “The Lord of the Rings” and “The Hobbit” trilogies.

4. Tears.

5. Canada.

6. Smell.

7. “Toward better things.”

8. “Black-ish.”

9. Stephen Sondheim.

10. The Grateful Dead.

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IMPROV FUNDAMENTALS

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BUDDHIST FESTIVAL

Stop by the family-friendly celebration at the Vista Buddhist Temple. Free, 12 to 7 p.m. April 27 at Vista Buddhist Temple, 150 Cedar Rd, Vista.

UPSCALE RUMMAGE SALE

Woman’s Club of Carlsbad is holding an upscale rummage and plant sale. Proceeds will be given back to the community. Free, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 27 at Women’s Club of Carlsbad, 3320 Monroe St, Carlsbad.

APRIL 28

CROSSING THE SEA

Join Coastal Roots Farm for an intergenerational afternoon celebration of the crossing of the Red Sea. There will be Passover-inspired delights, engaging discussions, garden exploration, crafting, and. $10-$20, 4 to 6 p.m. April 28 at Coastal Roots Farm, 441 Saxony Rd, Encinitas.

MEET THE CHEFS

Casa de Amparo hosts

27th annual Meet the Chefs to help fight child abuse and neglect. $150-$250, 1:30 to 4 p.m. April 28 at Del Mar Hilton , 15575 Jimmy Durante Blvd, Del Mar.

SAN DIEGO DIM SUM TOUR

Enjoy authentic Cantonese dim-sum from pushcarts. $69, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. April 28 at Jasmine Seafood Restaurant, 4609 Convoy St, San Diego.

BAGS & BAUBLES

This event will raise money to help save the lives of countless pets while enjoying a day of shopping for fabulous handbags and stunning jewelry. $125, 1 p.m. at Rancho Santa Fe, 92067, Rancho Santa Fe.

JAZZ EVENSONG

Jazz Evensong will feature a blend of Anglican prayer and American jazz. Music begins at 4 p.m. fol-

lowed by church service at 4:30 p.m. Free and open to the public. 4 p.m. at St. Michael’s-by-the-Sea Episcopal Church, 2775 Carlsbad Blvd, Carlsbad.

APRIL 29

BUILD YOUR OWN DROID

Build a custom Star Wars droid from upcycled materials during Star Wars Week. Ages 8-12. Free, 4 to 5:30 p.m. April 29 at Escondido Public Library, 239 S Kalmia St, Escondido.

PLANT-A-FLOWER STORY

Join the Oceanside Public Library for a special storytime to celebrate the opening of the newest mini-library. Free, 4 p.m. at Joe Balderrama Recreation Center, 709 San Diego St, Oceanside.

TEA FOR THREE

Three former First La-

dies will be sharing secrets in the unforgettably vivid one-woman show, TEA FOR Lady Bird, Pat & Betty, at North Coast Repertory Theatre. $42, 7:30 p.m. at North Coast Repertory Theatre, 987 Lomas Santa Fe Dr, Solana Beach.

APRIL 30

CHILDREN’S MANNERS

Learn essential life skills such as how to make introductions, the ins and outs of dining etiquette, and manners for everyday!. $69.70, 12 a.m. at Encinitas Community Center, 1140 Oakcrest Park Dr, Encinitas.

MAY 1

ALZHEIMER’S CAREGIVERS

Build a support system with people who share the same situation in the Alzheimer’s Association Support Group hosted by At Home Nursing Care. To register, call 800-272-3900. 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. May 1 at At Home Nursing Care, 531 Encinitas Blvd, Encinitas.

MAASAI MARA TRIBE

In 2019, Susan Wade started working with the Rotary Club, discovered the Maasai Mara tribe of Kenya and realized they were desperate for some assistance. 9:45 to 11 a.m. May 1 at Carlsbad Senior Center, 799 Pine Ave, Carlsbad.

HEALING OURSELVES

A lightwork group meditation session, sending a

downpour of radiant, healing Inner-Light-Fire into the Earth. Free, 12 to 1 p.m. May 1 at San Elijo Lagoon Nature Center, 2710 Manchester Ave, Cardiff by the Sea.

SAN MARCOS FORUM

Learn about vaping and youth mental health while enjoying free tacos. 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. May 1 at San Marcos Community Center, 3 Civic Center Dr, San Marcos.

MAY 2

TASTE OF CARDIFF

Join the community in celebrating culinary flavors and locally crafted libations that make the downtown Cardiff district unique. Free, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. May 2 at Cardiff Town Center , 2033 San Elijo Ave, Cardiff by the Sea.

GRAZE AT THE FIELDS

Interested in the farmto-table food movement and knowing your local farmers? If you enjoy tasting locally sourced bites and beverages while learning more about ag in San Diego then Graze is for you. $65-$85, 6-8:30 p.m. May 2 at Carlsbad Flower Fields, 5704 Paseo del Norte, Carlsbad.

ALYZE DREILING

Join us every Thursday at the Howard Brubeck Theatre on the San Marcos Campus for a live concert hour performance. Free, 1 to 2 p.m. May 2 at Howard Brubeck Theatre at Palomar College, 1140 W Mission Rd,

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THE ETERNAL HARVEST

Join us for an extraordinary, multi-sensory experience that celebrates the power of compassion and sustainability. $275. 6 to 9 p.m. May 2 at Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego in La Jolla, 700 Prospect St, La Jolla.

MAY 3

US: AN EVENING OF MAGIC

A theatrical magic experience based on real-life, secret pop-up art exhibits that happened in San Diego. $49, 7 p.m. at California Center for the Arts, 340 N Escondido Blvd, Escondido.

LAGOONA KAHUNA

The Lagoon Kahuna Cleanup Challenge, presented by Channelside Water Resources and the Agua Hedionda Lagoon Foundation, will have families, corporate teams and others cleaning up the lagoon. Team entry $1,500 to $2,000 on May 3-4 at California Watersports, 4215 Harrison St, Carlsbad.

VOCAL JAZZ SOLO NIGHT

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