The Coast News, April 5, 2024

HISTORIC RUN

Despite a 20-point performance from junior Charity Gallegos, the CSUSM women’s basketball team’s historic season ended in the program’s first-ever DII Final Four appearance. Story on 12.

Solar eclipse viewing held in Encinitas

Man arrested in alleged police attack

Police say suspect hit officer in head with skateboard

By Erik P. Gabaldon CARLSBAD — A man

was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after allegedly striking a police officer in the head with a skateboard, authorities said March 31. Around 11:15 p.m. last Friday, a Carlsbad police

officer was driving in the 1000 block of Carlsbad Village Drive underneath Interstate 5 when a rock struck the spotlight and front windshield of his patrol car.

“The impact from the rock-strike destroyed the spotlight and damaged the windshield,’’ the department reported.

The officer called for a supervisor and pulled into a nearby parking lot to in-

Feds look into SANDAG

DOJ contacts staff after report on toll road fiasco

By Laura Place

REGION — SANDAG executives knew about failures with the issue-ridden state Route 125 tolling system for over a year and a half before informing the board of directors, and financial reports from vendor ETAN Tolling Technologies cannot be relied upon, according to an investigative report shared with the board on Friday. The investigative report completed by SANDAG’s Office of the Independent Performance Auditor (OIPA) is the latest development in the saga of the South Bay Expressway tolling system, detailing how senior financial management allowed issues with financial information to persist without intervening, costing the agency around $2 million.

In October, the SANDAG board was first informed of longstanding issues with ETAN’s tolling system in a closed-session meeting.

The following month, former finance director Lauren Warrem sued the agency, alleging that she was terminated after raising questions about why the agency continued to pay contractors for deficient tolling technology that had mischarged drivers.

OIPA launched an investigation in December and found that former CEO Hasan Ikhrata and Chief Financial Officer Andre Douzdjian

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Modera Neptune gets early

support Advisory board endorses 8-story apartments, hotel

By Samantha Nelson

By Laura Place SOLANA BEACH —

The city of Solana Beach is beginning the process of updating its master plan for La Colonia Park to expand the park onto an adjacent piece of land along Stevens Avenue.

An original master plan for the park was created in 2008, leading to the creation of the Veterans Courtyard at the community center in 2014 and the skate park in 2019. A third major element, the new playground at the park’s south end, is currently under construction and expected to be completed in May.

and Girls Club could partner with the city to help fund it.

“I know that we’re in a pretty good financial situation now, and we’ve got Measure S and all of that, but we also have other existing needs and CIPs [capital improvement projects] on the books that I think are very, very important as well,” Mayor Lesa Heebner said.

Heebner also noted that the existing community center needs some updates, such as new doors and windows and better connectivity to the rest of the park.

The development, a 360-unit apartment complex and 62-room hotel, is proposed for the 1.72-acre site at 815 North Coast Highway 101, directly across from one of the most northerly gateways into the city.

Earlier this year, the Oceanside City Council increased the inclusionary housing requirement to 15% and set a density cap of 86 dwelling units per acre in the downtown area, but these changes are not applicable to the project.

Developer John Colletti, who submitted his application in 2022, said the project will include a “significant variety of home plans” to “accommodate a wide spectrum of affordability levels.”

“By offering a range of housing options, we hope to attract renters looking for a premier living experience in Oceanside’s flourishing downtown neighborhood,” Colletti told The Coast News via email.

Colletti said the affordable units will be mixed throughout the project and completed with similar finishes as the market-rate apartments.

The project proposes a three-story subterranean parking garage with 493 parking stalls for the hotel, apartments and guests. Access to the garage will be on Neptune Way through a gated entrance 80 feet from the road.

Other amenities include more than 10,000 square feet of common open space within a central courtyard and rooftop pool deck, plus clubhouse rooms, a fitness area and a swimming pool room with more than 6,000 square feet of area. The hotel will include a lobby, lounge and wine bar.

Modera Neptune will have a modern, contemporary coastal architectural theme, with various colors and materials consistent with other downtown buildings.

The ground-floor hotel

The project will comprise 260 one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartments ranging between 558 and 1,067 square feet and 100 two-bedroom, two-bathroom units between 854 and 1,326 square feet. Thirty-six units— 26 one-bedroom and 10 two-bedroom — will be reserved for affordable housing, or 10% of the total.

Now, after purchasing an adjacent vacant lot just north of the skatepark and basketball courts in 2022, Solana Beach leaders are preparing to adopt an updated master plan with the help of Van Dyke Landscape Architects.

After collecting community feedback over the past year, VDLA returned to the council on Wednesday to present ideas for additional park elements on the new property. One major proposed component is constructing a new building to accommodate the Boys and Girls Club of San Dieguito, which operates out of a trailer on the park property.

“We realized that we need to start looking at this lot in terms of what it might provide for a potential second facility, and in order to do that, we really need to have more of a sense of what programming the city and community want to see,” said VDLA Principal Denise Armijo.

Other desired elements identified by residents include a community garden, more pickleball courts, new bathrooms, an art installation, and the ability to have more events and highlight local history.

Marineke Vandervort, CEO of the Boys and Girls Club of San Dieguito, said operating the La Colonia branch out of an actual building would help greatly with programming by providing a safe and more secure area for children.

Currently, the branch

does not meet national Boys and Girls Club standards because anyone can use the bathroom at La Colonia Park and it is not limited to just children, she said.

“The opportunity to have an actual building for us is really incredible and important for the kids. We rent a portable classroom unit, at a cost to us, that is sinking into the ground because there’s no structure,” Vandervort said.

VDLA presented three potential designs for accommodating desired elements on the current parkland and the new lot at 700 Stevens Ave. One possibility would be to place a second community building on the new lot, along with additional parking, a new pickleball court and an additional lawn space or garden. its current location east of the lawn and placing it either along Stevens Avenue or Valley Avenue, offering picnic areas in its place, or moving it to the site of the current pickleball court.

Councilmember Dave Zito asked whether it is even possible to move the museum structure—a historical 1890s-era home—without damaging it. City Engineer Mo Sammak said they have not completed in-depth studies on how to move the museum, but he believes there are ways to do it safely if the council wants to.

“There are very, very sophisticated expert companies that actually move much more difficult buildings. Our museum is fragile,

I admit, but they could do it,” Sammak said. Council members expressed concerns about funding for all the desired improvements, particularly a new building, and said it would be great if the Boys

Going forward, VDLA will coordinate with an architect to create more refined design options for the park and another potential building.

After a final design is chosen, the city will adopt an updated La Colonia Park Master Plan.

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SANDAG’s FasTrak toll troubles revealed

EDITOR’S NOTE: This was originally published as part of a March 30 enewsletter to constituents.

By Terry Gaasterland

On March 29, the SANDAG board heard a report on toll system failures from the Independent Auditor. Here’s an important take-away for Del Mar as well as everyone in the region:

All of us who use San Diego toll roads need to check our FasTrak and toll bills carefully this year for unexpected tolls along state Route 125.

SR-125 tolls have deeper problems than previously thought. The losses amount to $3 million of $50 million in annual revenues. The implications are far larger.

What is SR-125?

SR-125 connects the only commercial port of entry in the San Diego area to the regional freeway network. It carries international freight traffic — commercial freight. For 10 miles north-south in Chula Vista, SR-125 also carries local residential vehicles.

The tolls are used to repay loans that bought SR125 from the private company that built it in 2011. The purchase price was $341.5 million — one third of the private company’s cost to build. The purchase was a good opportunity.

Who is affected by the tolling software failures?

Fifty-five percent of toll road user accounts have been mischarged since June 6, 2022 — that’s 48,620 toll road user accounts out of 88,445.

In some errors, toll fees for one account are applied to another account that is registered with SANDAG’s toll system.

That is why we all need to check our FasTrak bills for SR-125 tolls.

Until the toll system is replaced at the end of the

year, the software bugs will continue to impact future toll charges on SR-125.

Fixing the SR-125 toll system will be important in planning for the new Otay Mesa East border crossing. This $1.13 billion project will have automated cross-border tolls and traffic with international transactions and currencies.

What went wrong at the very beginning?

The contract to install toll collection software that would charge people for use of SR-125 was awarded to a company with software that was not ready.

The Independent Auditor’s report indicated that

When the system went live on June 6, 2022, it was known that there were bugs and glitches. Who knew?

The board — and the current interim CEO — first first heard about the problems in October 2023, over 15 months later. What took so long?

In July 2022, HTNB said they no longer recommended approval of Etan’s invoices. SANDAG had delegated HNTB to oversee ETAN. Who in SANDAG continues to approve the invoices from ETAN?

When was it clear that ETAN was in the midst of developing new software? Who knew?

Let’s be open to finding ways to learn about mistakes and shortcomings early, not late, and then correct them.

when ETAN Tolling Technology was awarded the toll road software system contract five years ago, the understanding was that they had a software system built and nearly completely tested (90%).

SANDAG’s outside consultant, HNTB Corporation, was awarded a contract to oversee ETAN’s work.

In fact, ETAN was still building the toll software and three years of delays ensued. On June 6, 2022, it went live late while still in testing and still incomplete. Bugs and glitches arose immediately.

From the beginning, multiple checkpoints showed that ETAN was falling short, yet no one raised questions to the Board.

Outcome? Already, the SANDAG CFO has resigned. The SANDAG CEO has accepted his letter of retirement. The board wants answers:

‘Calexit’

views

The poll results this spring were startling: Fully half of America’s Republicans now believe California is in decline and 48% of them think this state “is not really American.”

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That translates to roughly one-fourth of all Americans holding distinctly negative views about California. Those were the conclusions of a survey taken for the Los Angeles Times.

But most Californians simply shrug their shoulders at this, suggests another study that quickly followed. That one, by the political polling firm YouGov, shows the vast majority of Californians thumb their noses at anti-California sentiment, despite years of overblown talk about “the great California exodus.”

Yes, the state has lost some population over the last 10 years, leading to the loss of one of its former 53 seats in the House of Representatives.

But the 52 remaining Californians in Congress still form by far the largest state delegation, as about 12% of the nation’s people continue to live here.

Most of those folks, despite the reality they could drastically cut living expenses by moving elsewhere, have no intention of leaving.

What’s more, a significant number of Californians would be perfectly happy for their state to leave the USA, if it were possible to do that peacefully.

Texans who would like independence for their states.

But 60% of Californians believe the Civil War made it impossible for either this state or any other to simply leave, even if some presidential candidates (Donald Trump, for one) have indicated they actually like the idea of a United States without California.

As long ago as 2017, Reuters/Ipsos and Stanford University conducted polls that found about 30% of Californians supported Calexit, one name for secession. So sentiment on that has not changed much over time.

But Independent California Institute director Coyote Marin focused on the 68% who said they think they’d be better off separated in some way from the rest of America. “Those are much higher numbers than found in polls which simply asked if California should secede,” Marin said.

No one knows where such numbers might go if Trump were elected this fall and quickly declared martial law, something he considered attempting after his 2000 election defeat.

What’s next?

A closed session of the board next week to discuss remedies and an investigation by the Independent Auditor to answer the questions above.

Important question:

Will this board adopt an explicit board policy of acknowledging, accepting and fixing software-based issues as soon as they are known?

For sure, this is not the only software-based or data-analysis issue that has or will arise.

This is an opportunity to prepare a policy to be transparent and timely going forward. Let’s be open to finding ways to learn about mistakes and shortcomings early, not late, and then correct them.

The second poll, financed by the Marin County-based Independent California Institute, also indicated that 68% of Californians believe they would be better off than they are now if the state negotiated for itself a “special autonomous status within the U.S.” and arranged for transfer of almost all federal land and water infrastructure here to state and local governments.

More than a supermajority, then, want at least special standing.

No one should expect anything like quick action toward either that or California seceding outright from the USA, however. For one thing, Gov. Gavin Newsom will not hear of it.

As early as 2018, during his first successful run for governor, he said in an interview that secession is ridiculous, a “non-starter.” That was before he became involved in presidential campaigning, while he still denied any interest in the top national office.

In the new YouGov poll, 29% of Californians supported secession, almost identical to the portion of Alaskans and

The YouGov survey also found that Californians are not nearly as depressed about their state as outsiders. Fully 63% of the 500-plus Californians polled in carefully structured sampling said they cannot imagine wanting to live anywhere outside California.

That’s in stark contrast to the 40% of non-California Republicans in the LA Times poll who said they don’t think California is even a good place to visit.

There’s also the LA Times finding that half of all Republicans nationally would be glad to vote California out of the Union, an act that YouGov indicated would probably be welcomed by most Californians.

For now, this is all sheer speculation and talk, with no real action on the horizon.

But much depends on the November election outcome, which could sharply shift both national attitudes about California and Californians’ feelings about remaining American.

No bail for Diegueño employee

Omar Galeana, 21, faces several child sex abuse charges

By Laura Place

VISTA — An employee at an Encinitas middle school was denied bail in Vista Superior Court on March 27 after being arrested on multiple charges involving two 12-year-old students, one of whom he allegedly sexually assaulted.

Omar Hernandez Galeana, 21, a campus supervisor at Diegueño Middle School, was arrested earlier this week after allegedly meeting with a 12-year-old female student last weekend and sexually assaulting her at an off-campus location.

Along with multiple counts of aggravated sexual assault of a child and forcible lewd acts upon a child, his nine total charges also included furnishing cannabis to a minor and contributing to the delinquency of a minor. Galeana pleaded not guilty to all charges.

Deputy District Attorney Nereida Bowman, who is prosecuting the case, urged Judge Francisco Sanchez to deny bail for Galeana due to the nature of the crimes, his being a flight risk, and his communication with multiple minors.

Bowman claimed that Galeana had contacted multiple students via text message, asking them to delete

their messages so he would not get in trouble. He was “friendly” with many students at the school and was someone that “they knew well,” she said.

“The people have serious concerns with regards to this defendant and the safety of not only the victims in this case but other potential victims that attend this middle school,” Bowman said.

The District Attorney’s Office continues to investigate whether there are other victims and if he previously worked at other local schools. Officials in the San Dieguito Union High School District, where Diegueño Middle is located, said Galeana had worked in the district as a campus supervisor for three months.

Sanchez also granted two criminal protective orders against Galeana, prohibiting him from contacting the two minors.

A readiness hearing in

the case has been scheduled for April 23.

Galeana is the third San Diego area youth educator or school administrator arrested for alleged sex-related crimes against children this month.

A Mount Carmel High School teacher, Stacy Michelle Walker, 40, was arrested on March 21 for allegedly carrying on a yearslong sexual relationship with a girl who attended the Rancho Penasquitos campus.

Walker was booked into Las Colinas women’s jail in Santee on suspicion of 17 felony counts, including luring a minor for sexual purposes,

sodomy, oral copulation of a minor, and sexual penetration of a minor with a foreign object.

On March 20, 41-yearold Charles Thomas Boyd De Freitas, an associate principal at Hoover High School in the City Heights neighborhood of San Diego, was jailed on suspicion of possessing and distributing child pornography, police said.

The San Dieguito Union High School District has encouraged anyone with additional information related to Galeana to contact the San Diego Sheriff’s Department Child Abuse Unit at 858-285-6222.

SpaceX rocket dazzles Carlsbad

By Erik P. Gabaldon CARLSBAD

— Numerous Carlsbad residents took to social media to post photos and videos of a SpaceX rocket clearly visible on April 1 in the skies above North County San Diego.

At 7:30 p.m. on April 1, SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket launched 22 Starlink satellites into low-Earth orbit from the Space Launch Complex 4 East at Vandenberg Space Force Base in Santa Barbara County, according to SpaceX officials.

“This was the 15th flight for the first stage booster supporting this mission, which previously launched NROL-

87, NROL-85, SARah-1, SWOT, Transporter-8, Transporter-9 and now nine Starlink missions,” SpaceX officials said.

Residents across San Diego County took to social media to share their pictures and videos capturing bright lights streaking across the skies, often expressing awe and surprise. While many photos were taken from Carlsbad neighborhoods, social media across San Diego County buzzed with sightings of the SpaceX rocket as it arced and zigzagged across the night sky.

A full video of the launch can be seen at www. spacex.com/launches/mission/?missionId=sl-7-18.

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OMAR HERNANDEZ GALEANA, above, a former employee at Diegueño Middle School, was arraigned March 27 in Vista Superior Court. Photo by Laura Place

DEPUTY DA Nereida Bowman spoke about the charges on March 27. Photo by Laura Place

A SPACEX Falcon 9 rocket launched April 1 from Vandenberg Space Force Base, seen here in the night skies above Carlsbad. Photo by KC Loewen

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Solana Beach council hires new city manager

By Laura Place SOLANA BEACH —

A new city manager was selected to hold Solana Beach’s top job this week out of a competitive pool of candidates, filling the seat left empty earlier this year by Greg Wade.

Alyssa Muto, who most recently served the city of San Diego as Director of Sustainability and Mobility, was unanimously confirmed as the new City Manager at the Solana Beach City Council’s March

27 meeting. Her role will be effective May 6.

“I am honored to join the City of Solana Beach and work alongside its dedicated staff and community members,” Muto said. “I look forward to building on Solana Beach’s reputation as a vibrant, sustainable community and collaborating with stakeholders to address the city’s most pressing challenges.”

New tattoo parlor heads

to Encinitas

By Erik P. Gabaldon ENCINITAS —

The city approved a minor use permit for a new tattoo parlor at the Encinitas Village Square II shopping center.

Planning Manager Katie Innes and Senior Planner Esteban Danna agreed that after review, the El Camino Tattoo Parlor project in New Encinitas followed all requisites and was clear to move into the 648-square-foot space at 1524 Encinitas Boulevard.

The tattoo shop will occupy the space previously home to Lund Chiropractic, a studio located next to V&M Barbershop and Antoine’s Cleaners.

“The project does not propose an increase in square footage, and no exterior architectural features or existing site conditions will be changed as a result of the project,” Associate Planner Reb Batzel said.

Since the parlor was similar to retail and personal services, city staff determined the project conformed with the general plan and the Encinitas Municipal Code.

The permit applicant mailed a Citizen’s Partici-

In her six years of work for the City of San Diego, Muto held leadership roles in both the sustainability and mobility departments before leading the creation of one shared department.

pation Program newsletter in November 2023 to all property owners and occupants within 500 feet of the site, in which the public was given two weeks to comment on the project.

No formal complaints or comments were filed.

“The proposed tattoo parlor will contribute to the diversity of the economic base in the community,” the city said. “It will provide tattoo services to local and regional customers. The number of residents in Encinitas is projected to increase throughout the immediate future, and the need for diverse commercial services will also continue to increase.”

The shop’s hours will be noon to 7 p.m. Monday through Sunday, with an estimated six employees. According to a city staff report, the business anticipates having no more than 12 to 14 people in the tenant space at any time.

No public speakers were present during the approval. Chris Miller was the zoning consultant who represented El Camino Tattoo Parlor.

She graduated from San Diego State University, earning a bachelor’s in political science and a master’s in public administration.

“Alyssa Muto’s proven track record of strategic leadership and commitment to community engagement make her the ideal choice to

She also oversaw the integration of various programs and initiatives, such as the launch of the Beach Bug circulator connecting the Mid-Coast Trolley Line to the beach and Mission Bay and the update to the city’s Climate Action Plan. Muto has also held leadership positions in land use and planning, environmental consulting and project management.

lead Solana Beach into its next chapter,” said Mayor Lesa Heebner. “Her innovative approach to sustainability, mobility, and land use planning aligns perfectly with our city’s beach town values and vision for the future.”

Muto’s new role is bringing her back to her Solana Beach roots; she is a Torrey Pines graduate, and her first job was at Frogs Athletics Club, previously located just up the street from City Hall.

“It really feels like it’s coming full circle for me. I’m not sure I would have ever foreseen me standing here today as I graduated from Torrey Pines,” Muto said. “I’m really honored and appreciative and just truly excited to take on this role.”

Assistant City Manager

Dan King will continue to serve as interim city manager until Muto’s start date. Muto’s annual base salary is set at $250,000, per her contract.

Carlsbad OKs safety plan for roads

By Erik P. Gabaldon CARLSBAD —

The Carlsbad City Council approved a traffic safety plan on March 26 for several residential streets throughout the city, which includes the addition of speed bumps and curb extensions.

Council members voted 4-1 in favor of the plan for Park Drive, Black Rail Road, Plum Tree Road, and Carrillo Way, with construction anticipated to begin in the summer of 2024.

Councilmember Melanie Burkholder recused herself during the voting process.

“Just for the lack of appearance of impropriety, I will be recusing myself because I own property near Park Drive,” Burkholder said.

Two speed bumps will be added on Park Drive between the all-way stops at Monroe and Tamarack Avenue and two on Black Rail Road.

Three speed bumps will be added on Plumtree Road between Hidden Valley Road and Aviara Parkway and four on Carillo Way between Rancho Brasado and Melrose Drive.

In addition, curb extensions will be added on Hidden Valley Road and Coneflower Drive to shorten pedestrian crossings and increase pedestrian visibility.

A mail survey was used to gauge community support for the plan. The survey required a return rate of at least 50% of all surveys mailed and a support rate of at least 67% of all return surveys for the project to move forward to the implementation stage.

Plumtree Road met the minimum neighborhood support with a return rate

of 56% and a support rate of 85%.

“I know from just being in and around those areas, personally, that it definitely needs it, and I know that especially with Plumtree Road. I’m just so glad to see this come before us and come full circle,” Mayor Pro Tem Priya Bhat-Patel said.

Carlsbad resident Cindy Beauchamp and two neighbors went door-to-door to more than 200 homes to collect surveys.

In 2022, a neighbor of Beauchamp’s was in an

accident involving an electric scooter and a vehicle, prompting residents to ask the city for help improving pedestrian safety.

“It’s been two years since we began this journey of calming the traffic on Plumtree Road, and we are looking forward to controlling more traffic with the installation of speed bumps and curb extensions this summer,” Beauchamp said.

In June 2023, Beauchamp was also hit by a drunk driver with six DUI violations who ran a red

light, hospitalizing her for two days.

“I’m so glad we’re making improvements around our community. I can’t thank the Carlsbad Police Department and the EMTs who helped me enough. They did what I couldn’t do for myself,” Beauchamp added.

Councilmembers also voted unanimously in favor of tightening security at this year’s TGIF Concerts in the Park, with metal detectors, wand screenings and bag checks.

MiraCosta alumna bridges gap between education, industry

A native of San Diego, Lynn is deeply rooted in the community and serves as the Employer Relations Liaison at MiraCosta College. Her role is to increase job, internship, and work-based learning opportunities for students while supporting employers in their talent pipeline development efforts. In creating a bridge between education and industry, she’s committed to the mission to more equitably advancing socioeconomic mobility.

career fair and community engagement to benefit both local businesses and students. The event will offer resume workshops, insightful panel discussions, campus tours, and various other activities.”

Lynn’s career has spanned diverse roles within the educational sector including developing Career Technical Education Career Pathways for fashion design, child development, culinary arts, teaching dance physical education, health, and sociology, and providing post-secondary education and career readiness workforce development training within K-14 education.

velopment and Education & Networking committees, underscores MiraCosta’s pivotal contribution to local workforce development. This involvement fosters a dynamic exchange between the college and the business community, enhancing awareness and building partnerships.

Lynn fervently advocates for community colleges’ transformative impact — their varied curriculum underscores the wide range of opportunities available to students, reflecting her belief in community college education’s broad and inclusive nature. Her perfect day in Encinitas?

Her active participation in the Encinitas Chamber of Commerce, particularly within the Business & Economic De-

“I am thrilled about the partnership between MiraCosta College and the Encinitas Chamber of Commerce. We are preparing for our May 11 Career Collab event at the San Elijo campus, which promises to be an exciting blend of a

“It begins at The Pannikin, a favorite spot of mine and now, also a beloved destination for my daughter. After our drinks and treats, we take a leisurely stroll through the ‘Secret Garden’ across the street or visit the Self-Realization Center Garden, all while taking in the scenic views along the 101 near Swami’s Beach.”

To learn more about collaboration opportunities with MiraCosta, reach out to lbigsby@miracosta.edu.

LYNN BIGSBY is employer relations liaison at MiraCosta College. Courtesy photo

EL CAMINO Tattoo Parlor will be the newest business to join the Encinitas Village Square II shopping center on Encinitas Boulevard. Photo by Jordan P. Ingram

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SCHOOL EMPLOYEES

The San Marcos Unified School District announced its 2023-2024 employees of the year: San Marcos Elementary Teacher Kim Gates, San Marcos High School Teacher Leandra Martinez, Richland Elementary Library Media Tech Courtney Canetti, and Patricia Kurylo, assistant principal on special assignment under the district’s educational services department.

LEADERSHIP AWARD

The Jewish Community Foundation San Diego awarded Canyon Crest Academy junior Hayden Crocker with the 2024 Peter Chortek Leadership Award, which recognizes Jewish high school students making a difference in their community through innovative leadership. Crocker is the founder of Go Greenish, a youthled environmental organization and national activism movement working to bridge student empowerment and sustainability through policy, advocacy and research.

HONOR ROLL

The University of Alabama placed football player Tyler Buchner of Rancho Santa Fe as one of 103 student athletes on the 2023 Fall Southeastern Conference Academic Honor Roll.

THE VOICE Encinitas resident Anya True recently won her battle round on “The Voice,” a competitive singing show on NBC, against teammate AJ Harvey while singing a duet of “Half of my Heart” by John Mayer.

True is a 17-year-old singer-songwriter and actress who has been performing her whole life.

NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP

Four MiraCosta College students have been selected as semifinalists for the Jack Kent Cooke Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship, a highly selective scholarship for the nation’s top community college students: Fadhil Al Salihi, Megan Ceragioli, Maria Castillo Gomez and Mikala Hutchinson.

ENGLISH TEACHER

Katrina Tamura, a MiraCosta faculty member teaching English as a Second Language, has been selected for the 2023-24 Gerald C. Hayward Award for Excellence in Education. The award recognizes community college faculty members who excel in teaching, engage in professional activities and show a strong commitment to students, the profession and their college.

PROVOST’S LIST

Doreen Brown of Encinitas and Anna Hernandez Cabrera of Oceanside were

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR THE NORTH COUNTY SHERIFF’S PATROL PROGRAM

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

Interested parties should contact the Senior Volunteer office at 769 966 3579 to schedule an initial interview.

The many lives of ‘Windansea’

“I hate to write. I love having written.”

—Dorothy Parker?

George R. R. Martin?

Frank Norris? Robert Louis Stevenson? Cornelia Otis Skinner? Clive Barnes? Jack Klugman? Gloria Steinem? Hedley Donovan?

Nobody’s certain who wrote the above quote, but anyone who has ever attempted to rearrange the dictionary for a living understands it.

Writing is as boring as washing dishes, as lonely as solitary confinement and as frustrating as surfing Swami’s on the first north swell of the season. The months of labor involved in writing a book has often been compared to giving birth to a child. It’s difficult, uncomfortable, painful at times and finally gives way to great joy.

named to Ohio University’s fall provost’s list, an honor that recognizes part-time undergraduate students who maintain a 3.5 or higher GPA between six and 12 credit hours of classes.

RISING STARS

The Oceanside Chamber of Commerce recently recognized five local high school students as Rising Star Students of the Month: Giancarlo Tolentino of Coastal Academy, Nicole Atkinson of El Camino High School, Brookelyn Thompson of Oceanside

High School, Christian Rodriguez of Pacific View Charter School, and Enn Guardado of Surfside Educational Academy.

HONOR SOCIETY

The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines, inducted the following students: Paolo Martino of Encinitas at Clarkson University and Joseph Macaluso of Carmel Valley at the University of Southern California.

Band-O-Rama features more than 300 students

By staff

CARLSBAD — School bands from the San Dieguito Union High School District came together at La Costa Canyon High School on March 23 to celebrate the district’s annual Band-ORama concert.

More than 300 district students across bands from La Costa Canyon High School, San Dieguito Academy, Oak Crest Middle School and Diegueño Middle School – plus students from Cardiff’s Ada Harris Elementary School and the Encinitas Union School District’s afterschool music programs – converged in the school gymnasium to perform both separately and together.

The event was organized by LCC’s band director Charles Mekealian, who is in his third year at the school.

“The point of Band-ORama is to bring all these groups together to just cele-

brate music and put on a fun performance,” Mekealian said. “We have kids ranging from fourth grade right up to 12th graders.”

Incredibly, all the school bands rehearsed separately leading up to the event and only rehearsed together about an hour before showtime.

The concert commenced with string performances by the youngest bands followed by middle schoolers playing at more advanced levels. The high schools then performed two songs, after which the middle and high schools played together. The concert then culminated in all the bands performing together.

“Band-O-Rama is the biggest thing we do with all the other schools and a lot goes into this event,” Mekealian explained. “I bring all the parts together with

water spot

chris ahrens

launched the book, "God N Gangsters," followed by the YouTube channel of the same name.

Stories of vicious killers and other hardcore criminals turning their lives around became a full-time obsession. Things moved along somewhat predictably until I received a call from my friend Jeff Dowler, who asked, “You’re a surfer; why are you writing about gangsters?” My reply was that I no longer had an interest in doing in-depth research on surfing. I still enjoyed riding waves and kept my writing to 500-word chunks, a la this column.

I realize now why people hibernate when writing. It’s not so much that they want to be alone but that they resemble a one-person spring break. I live in pajamas, get grumpy, pasty white and flabby, exercising nothing but my trigger fingers.

My current book in progress, “Windansea: Life. Death. Resurrection” actually began over 40 years ago, in 1979, when I worked with my dear friend, terminally diagnosed Chris O’Rourke, on the story of his amazing life.

After Chris’ death in 1981, I was emotionally unable to continue writing, and the project was stalled. It would take another 20some years before I revisited my notes and wrote extensively on Windansea for the Surfer’s Journal.

I interviewed dozens of Windansea surfers, beginning with Woody Brown, the genius credited with riding there for the first time. Other interviews included Tom Ortner, Woody and Carl Ekstrom, Jon Foster, Don Okey, Dorian Paskowitz, Mike Hynson, Pat Curren, Brew Briggs, Richard Kenvin, Debbie Melville Beacham and Peter King.

The story, which ran over 30 pages, offered an over-the-rainbow view of one of the California’s most important surf spots and international cultural centers.

Figuring I had done all could on Windansea, I crossed the spot off and returned to surf breaks closer to home. As I began falling out of surfing, I started falling in with repentant gangsters. That’s when I

I contemplated Jeff’s words as I fell into predream suspension, envisioning a book on surf culture in general and Windansea in particular. The next morning, I dusted off my notes and played my cassette tapes.

By that afternoon I was tingling with inspiration, tears and laughter while reliving stories like Woody Brown being towed off the Blacks cliff to launch his glider, Bill Decker writing “Tom Wolfe is a Dork” on the pumphouse after Wolfe made pumping station #21 famous, and Tiny Brain Thomas driving his friend’s car into the ocean to make an artificial surfing reef.

Other tales like the deaths of Bob Simmons, Ted Smith, Gary Keating and Chris O’Rourke were sad and sobering.

Once I got going, people began calling in to offer their stories and photos. Some were fun snapshots, while others were by professional lensmen like Jon Foster, Buzzy Sipes, Jeff Divine, Brian Munoz and Mark Keller.

Being a great wave and home to an elite fleet of surfers, Windansea is worthy of a full-color coffee table volume. Sadly, this requires more cash than most freelance writers have on hand.

If you are interested in helping me publish a book on Windansea, you can visit my GoFundMe page at https://www.gofundme. com/f/SupportChrisNewBook. Thanks all.

My last book on surfing is expected to drop in late summer of 2024.

ANYA TRUE, 17, a singer-songwriter from Encinitas, recently won a battle round on “The Voice.” True captivated coaches Dan + Shay with her performance of Stephen Sanchez’s “Until I Found You” during blind auditions. Courtesy photo

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Students strengthen community, family

By Staff REGION — The Moonlight Chapter of National Charity League celebrated its graduating class of “Ticktockers” on March 16 in their annual senior recognition event at the Loma Santa Fe Country Club in Solana Beach.

Senior recognition is a time-honored tradition of dinner and dancing to celebrate the successful completion of NCL members’ six years of service and their purpose driven intent of changing lives by inspiring and empowering women to succeed as confident, well-rounded and socially aware community contributors.

Pets of the Week

CHESTERNUT is pet of the week at Rancho Coastal Humane Society. He is a 1½-year-old, 37-pound, male terrier mix.

Chesternut is above-average in terms of energy levels and loves to have fun. Like many young terriers, he is outgoing and needs a combination of physical and mental exercise.

NCL Moonlight’s 2024 graduating class represented nine local high schools including Carlsbad High, Cathedral Catholic, Classical Academy, La Costa Canyon, Sage Creek, Santa Fe Christian, San Marcos, San Dieguito Academy and

The $145 adoption fee includes a medical exam, neuter, up-to-date vaccinations, registered microchip and a one-year license if the new home is in the jurisdiction of San Diego Humane Society’s Department of Animal Services. For information about adoption or being a virtual foster, stop by Rancho Coastal Humane Society at 389 Requeza St., Encinitas, call (760) 753-6413 or visit SDpets.org. ***

In loving memory of Margi Saccomanno

January 17, 1948March 22, 2024

Artist Margi Saccomanno died peacefully while holding the hand of her loving husband of 41 years, Matthew Saccomanno III, radiantly beautiful to her last breath. Born Marjorie Jeanne Chapman to parents Peggy and Bill Chapman in Fairfax, Virginia, she loved music and the arts from an early age, receiving the senior class Art Award for Fairfax High School.

Margi was an amazing woman, loyal friend,

passionate and caring mother and wife, and a loving force of nature for those she was closest to. She enjoyed live music and, wow, could she dance with subtle beauty! Her art evolved into an interpretive realism that would come to express many deeply felt messages from her heart and soul.

Survived by her husband, and adult children

Evan Read Saccomanno, Matthew Saccomanno IV with wife Sarah Saccomanno (Sheahan) and granddaughter Goldie, Andrew Scott King, and James “Jamie” Douglas King, Jr. Margi was the oldest in a family with 4 brothers whom she adored, all surviving, with beautiful families of their own: Thom, Bill, Tim, and Mike Chapman. A memorial service and celebration will be held Friday, April 12, 5:00pm at The Vistonian, 306 S Santa Fe Ave, Vista, CA 92084. All are welcome.

Rancho Christian. Escorted by their mothers, the accomplished 2024 Ticktockers were individually presented to the audience. The Ticktockers gave their mothers love letters in return.

The Ticktockers provided their communities with 5,619 hours of philanthropy, honing leadership skills and engaging in social and cultural experiences and training. Most importantly, the group

LUNA and ANIKA spent their whole lives living with a kind and loving owner, who sadly passed away this year. Helen Woodward Animal Center took the two senior pups to help find them a new forever family.

Luna is a 12-year-old Dobermann with plenty of experience to know what her human needs, be it canine cuddle time or a hearty

strengthened their mother-daughter bonds, which is an integral part of the organization’s mission.

NCL is a non-profit organization founded in 1925 designed to encourage community service and volunteering opportunities for mothers and their daughters in seventh through 12th grades.

For more information, visit www.nationalcharityleague.org/chapter/ moonlight/.

session of fetch in the yard.

Anika, an 8-year-old Borzoi, is the go-getter with her eight years of experience, sharp, striking nose and sociable personality.

Anika’s and Luna’s adoption fee are $150 each plus a $36 microchip per dog. All pets adopted from HWAC are altered and upto-date on vaccinations and micro-chipped for identification.

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

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

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the help of my music booster program and the LCC administration, and we also receive help from our athletics department to find a date that the gym is available.”

The LCC band students also play a big part in the event.

“The kids get here at 7 a.m. on the day of the event to help unload and set up tarps and chairs on the court,” Mekealian said. “We have great student leadership at LCC.”

When asked what Band-O-Rama means to him personally, Mekealian pointed to the collaboration between the ages.

“I love getting the high school groups together and the middle school groups

to play with them, but my favorite part is at the end when all the groups play the same song together,” he said.

“The great thing is that it is written at various levels, so we have the more advanced version for high and middle schoolers and an easier version for the elementary students, many of whom have only been playing for 10-12 weeks at this point.”

Jeremy Wuertz, who has been the music director at San Dieguito Academy since 2005, joined Mekealian for the annual event.

“Band-O-Rama is a celebration of the articulation of the levels,” Wuertz said. “What’s most exciting is how the elementary school kids can envision themselves moving into the future and see what’s possible if they continue.”

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Do your loved ones know your wishes?

Of all the things you discuss with your family, your last wishes could be one of the most vital and important decisions you share.

The emotional stress of arranging a funeral within days of losing a loved one can be overwhelming. Perhaps the greatest gift each of us can give our family is to relieve them of this burden by pre-planning our own funeral. Preplanning allows your family to focus on the loving memories of your life rather than the details of your death.

Call us for a no-obligation appointment. We’ll answer all your questions and help you and your family through the preplanning process.

THE MOONLIGHT Chapter of National Charity League honored its senior class of “Ticktockers” on March 16. Courtesy photo

LA COSTA CANYON High School Band Director Charles Mekealian and San Dieguito Academy Music Director Jeremy Wuertz at the San Dieguito Union High School District’s annual Band-O-Rama event on March 23.. Courtesy photo

SERVICES DEPARTMENT

505 South Vulcan Avenue, Encinitas, CA 92024

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

City Hall Hours: Monday through Thursday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM and every other Friday (4/05, 4/19, etc.) 8:00 AM TO 4:00 PM (Closed Noon to 1:00 PM)

NOTICE OF PENDING ACTION ON ADMINISTRATIVE APPLICATIONS AND COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMITS

1. PROJECT NAME: Norris Remodel and Addition; CASE NUMBERS:

MULTI-006293-2023; DR-006294-2023; CDP-006295-2023 FILING DATE: May 30, 2023; APPLICANT: Joshua Kordasiewicz, Axon Architecture; LOCATION: 232 Delphinium Street (APNs: 257-090-42-02); PROJECT DESCRIPTION: An Administrative Design Review Permit and Coastal Development Permit for a 495-square foot second story addition to one attached single-family residence, including interior and exterior improvements on a property with a 50 percent interest subdivision; ZONING/ OVERLAY: The project site is located within the Residential 11 (R-11) zoning district, Special Study Overlay and the Coastal Overlay Zone; ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS: The project has been determined to be exempt from environmental review pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines 15301(e)(2), which exempts additions to existing structures provided that the addition will not result in an increase of more than 10,000 square feet. The proposed additions to an existing attached single family residential structure meets this criterion. None of the exceptions in Section 15300.2 of the CEQA Guidelines exists and no historical resources will be impacted by the proposed development.

STAFF CONTACT: Sara Cadona, Associate Planner (760) 633-2697 or scadona@ encinitasca.gov

2. PROJECT NAME: The Resort ADU; CASE NUMBER: CDPNF-006400-2023; FILING DATE: November 19, 2022; APPLICANT: Je Parshalle, Je Parshalle Architect; LOCATION: 200 Via Morella (APN: 259-580-04-00); PROJECT DE-

SCRIPTION: Coastal Development Permit to authorize the conversion and addition of an existing detached laundry room to an accessory dwelling unit in the Cantebria Planned Development; ZONING/OVERLAY: The project site is located within the single-family residential 11 (R-11) Zone, Coastal Zone Overlay, and Special Study Overlay; ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS: The project has been determined to be exempt from environmental review pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15301 (e) which exempts small additions to existing structures and Section 15303 which exempts the conversion of a second (accessory) dwelling unit in a residential zone. The project does not qualify as one of the exceptions prescribed under Section 15300.2 of the CEQA Guidelines and no historic resources are a ected by the proposed project.

STAFF CONTACT: Sara Cadona, Associate Planner: (760) 633-2697 or scadona@ encinitasca.gov

PRIOR TO 5:00 PM ON MONDAY, APRIL 15, 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 may not be appealed to the California Coastal Commission for these items.

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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IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT/SECTION

504 REHABILITATION ACT OF 1973 AND TITLE VI, THIS AGENCY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PUBLIC ENTITY AND DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, ETHNIC ORIGIN, NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEX, RELIGION, VETERANS STATUS OR PHYSICAL OR MENTAL DISABILITY IN EMPLOYMENT OR THE PROVISION OF SERVICE. IF YOU REQUIRE SPECIAL ASSISTANCE TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS MEETING, PLEASE CONTACT THE CITY CLERK AT (760) 633-2601 AT LEAST 72 HOURS PRIOR TO THE MEETING. PARA ASISTENCIA EN ESPAÑOL, POR FAVOR LLAME AL (760) 943-2150.

It is hereby given that the City Council will conduct a Public Hearing on Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at 6:00 p.m., or as soon as possible thereafter, to discuss the following item of the City of Encinitas:

PROJECT DESCRIPTION: On March 20, 2024, the City Council approved the funding recommendations for proposed FY 2024-25 activities funded through the federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program. The City Council will now consider the approval of the City of Encinitas’ FY 2024-25 Annual Action Plan. The draft FY 2024-25 Action Plan will be available for public review and comment from March 22, 2024 through April 22, 2024. The Annual Action Plan provides CDBG funding for FY 2024-25 program year (July 1, 2024 –June 30, 2025) activities. ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS: The action before the City Council is to consider the approval of the FY 2024-25 Annual Action Plan under the federal CDBG program which is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to Section 15060(c)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines because it is not de ned as a “project” under Section 15378(b)(5). The funding activity will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment. STAFF CONTACT: Cindy Schubert, Management Analyst: (760) 633-2726 or cschubert@encinitasca.gov

The FY 2024-25 CDBG Annual Action Plan Agenda Report will be available prior to the public hearing on the City’s website at www.encinitasca.gov under Agendas and Webcasts by April 18, 2024. For further information, please contact sta with questions or to provide comments. The public may also provide comments at the Public Hearing on April 24, 2024.

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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

Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. IN ORDER TO BRING YOUR ACCOUNT

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, the City Council of the City of Carlsbad will conduct a public hearing on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, at 5 p.m. for the city’s Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-25 (July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2025) Action Plan. The City of Carlsbad will release the draft FY 2024-25 Annual Action Plan for a 30-day public review period beginning on Monday, Apr. 8, 2024, and ending on Tuesday, May 7, 2024.

The CDBG program is funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The City of Carlsbad is an entitlement community and receives CDBG funds directly from HUD to address local community development needs. For FY 2024-25, the City of Carlsbad will receive an estimated annual entitlement grant of $518,215. The draft FY 2024-25

Annual Action Plan describes the proposed projects and programs to be funded.

The draft FY 2024-25 Annual Action Plan will be available for 30-day public review beginning on Monday, April 8, 2024, on the city’s website: https://www.carlsbadca.gov/city-hall/ grants-assistance/cdbg. Those with interest are encouraged to submit written comments and/or attend the public hearing scheduled for May 7, 2024, 5 p.m., at Carlsbad City Hall located at 1200 Carlsbad Village Drive, Carlsbad, CA 92008. Copies of the sta report will be available by Friday, May 3, 2024, on the city’s website: https://www.carlsbadca.gov/city-hall/ meetings-agendas. The meeting can be viewed online at https://www.carlsbadca.gov/city-hall/ meetings-agendas or on the city’s cable channel.

To submit comments or direct questions, or to obtain a copy of the sta report, please contact Housing & Homeless Services Department Program Manager Nicole Piano-Jones at (442) 339-2191 or nicole.pianojones@carlsbadca.gov

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

CITY OF ENCINITAS

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to Section 6586.5 of the California Government Code, that on April 17, 2024, at the hour of 6:00 p.m. at the Council Chambers of the City of Encinitas, 505 South Vulcan Avenue, Encinitas, California, the City of Encinitas (the “City”) will hold a public hearing on the question of whether the City should approve the issuance by the Encinitas Public Financing Authority of its 2024 Lease Revenue Bonds (the “Bonds”), in the principal amount of not to exceed $6,000,000. The Bonds are to be issued and the hearing is held pursuant to the provisions of Article 4 (commencing with Section 6584) of Chapter 5 of Division 7 of Title 1 of the Government Code of the State of California. A portion of the proceeds of the Bonds, if any are issued, will be allocated to the acquisition and purchase of certain real property.

All interested persons are invited to be present and be heard at the meeting or to send written comments prior to the start of the public hearing item to the attention of City Council, City of Encinitas, 505 South Vulcan Avenue, Encinitas, California 92024. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, anyone needing special assistance to participate in a City Council meeting should contact the O ce of the City Clerk of the City of Encinitas at (760) 633-2601. Noti cation at least 48 hours prior to the meeting or time when services are needed will assist the City sta in assuring that reasonable arrangements can be made to provide accessibility to the meeting or service.

Dated: April 1, 2024

/s/ Kathy Hollywood City Clerk, City of Encinitas

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

If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property.

NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER:

If

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 844477-7869, or visit this internet Web site www.stoxposting. com, using the le number assigned to this case T.S.# 86917. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be re ected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale.”

For sales conducted after January 1, 2021: NOTICE TO TENANT: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the

Addition; CASE NUMBER: CDP003283-2019; FILING DATE: August 5, 2019; APPLICANT: Robbie Fender; LOCATION: 1704 Tattenham Road (APN 254-540-13); PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Public hearing to consider a Coastal Development Permit for the improvement of a lower-level crawlspace to an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) to an existing attached single-family residence; ZONING/OVERLAY: The project site is located in the Residential-11 (R11) Zone, Coastal Blu Overlay Zone, Hillside/Inland Blu Overlay Zone, Wetland Overlay and the Coastal Commission Appeal Jurisdiction of the Coastal Zone; ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS: The project is exempt from environmental review pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15301(e)(1), which exempts additions to existing structures that do not exceed 2,500 SF. STAFF CONTACT: J. Dichoso, AICP, Project Planner, 760-633-2681, jdichoso@ encinitasca.gov

2. PROJECT NAME: Macpherson Residence; CASE NUMBER: MULTI-005915-2023; DR-005924-2023; CDP-005925-2023; FILING DATE: January 24, 2023; APPLICANT: Samuel Chereskin; LOCATION: 732 Snapdragon (APN: 258-390-06-01); PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Public hearing to consider a Design Review Permit and Coastal Development Permit for the construction of a rst and second story addition, greater than 500 square feet, to one attached single-family residence on a property with a 50 percent interest subdivision; ZONING/ OVERLAY: Residential 11 (R-11), Coastal Overlay Zone, and Special Study Overlay Zone; ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS: The project has been determined to be exempt from environmental review pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines 15301(e)(2), which exempts additions to existing structures provided that the addition will not result in an increase of more than 10,000 square feet. The proposed additions to an existing attached single family residential structure meets this criterion. None of the exceptions in Section 15300.2 of the CEQA Guidelines exists and no historical resources will be impacted by the proposed development. STAFF CONTACT: Sara Cadona, Associate Planner: (760) 633-2697 or scadona@ encinitasca.gov

3. PROJECT NAME: Fish Shop Alcohol License Upgrade; CASE NUMBER: MULTI-006580-2023, USE-006581-2023, CDPNF-006582-2023; FILING

DATE: October 3, 2023; APPLICANT: 1010 PCH LLC; LOCATION: 1010 S Coast Highway 101 (APN 258-317-08); PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Public hearing to consider a Minor Use Permit and Coastal Development Permit for existing Fish Shop restaurant to change an existing Type 41 on-sale beer and wine eating place license to a Type 47 on-sale general eating place alcohol license; ZONING/OVERLAY: The project site is located within the Commercial Mixed 1(D-CM-1) zone of the Downtown Encinitas Speci c Plan and the Coastal Zone Overlay; ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS: The project has been determined to be exempt from environmental review pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15061 (b)(3) (Review for Exemption) which exempts a project from environmental review if it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a signi cant e ect on the environment; STAFF CONTACT: Takuma Easland, Associate Planner: (760) 633-2712 or teasland@encinitasca.gov

An appeal of the Planning Commission determination, accompanied by the appropriate ling fee, may be led by 5 p.m. on the 10th calendar day following the date of the Commission’s 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 requires issuance of a regular Coastal Development Permit. The action of the Planning Commission or City Council on an appeal may be appealed to the California Coastal Commission for Item 1. The action of the Planning Commission or City Council on an appeal may not be appealed to the California Coastal Commission for Items 2 and 3.

Under California Government Code Section 65009, if you challenge the nature of the proposed action in court, you may be limited to raising only the issues you or someone else raised regarding the matter described in this notice or written correspondence delivered to the City at or before the time and date of the determination. For further information, or to review the applications prior to the hearing, please contact sta

Sports

CSUSM falls in Final Four to end historic season

By Noah Perkins

ST. JOSEPH, MO — After spending back-to-back late nights in her team’s hotel conference room watching game film, Cal State San Marcos women’s basketball head coach Renee Jimenez finalized the Cougars' game plan around 2 a.m. for last week’s Final Four matchup with Minnesota State.

Jimenez typically likes to pinpoint three things to “hang our hats on.”

For the No. 13 Mavericks: shot selection, rebounding and turnovers.

“[Minnesota State] plays really fast,” Jimenez told the Coast News on gameday morning. “We want to make them play our game and dictate the pace. They average 93 possessions per game; in women’s basketball, it is typically 70-75. We want to keep them in the 70s.”

“We have to keep it under 20 turnovers,” Jimenez added. “I know that sounds insane, as a coach, you want it around 12 — but they are turning teams over 28 times a game.”

And finally, “we believe defense wins championships, we hang our hat on our defensive rebounding.”

The best-laid plans, as the cliché goes.

CSUSM turned the ball over 27 times in a heart-

SCENES

State

breaking, down-to-the-wire 70-68 defeat in a game that featured 11 lead changes.

Minnesota State, which forced its 1,000th turnover of the season in the fourth period of Wednesday night's

loss to Minnesota State on March 27 in an NCAA Division II

women’s basketball national semifinal.

semifinal, played an end-toend, trapping shell defense that made the game a marathon-length sprint.

The Cougars came tantalizingly close in the school's first-ever Final Four

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appearance, leading by one with 21 seconds left. With a chance at a game-winning look tied at 68, a kickball call against Ava Ranson gave Minnesota State possession with 3.6 seconds remaining.

Mavericks senior guard Emily Herzberg inbounded the ball and then cut to the basket on a high-low action, getting the ball back under the hoop and converting a game-winning layup.

With .03 seconds on the clock, San Marcos tried to get the ball to Division II first-team All-American Jordan Vasquez, but the paint was too crowded, and the inbounds pass was deflected.

Vasquez, ripping off her protective mask late in the final period, risking a possible fourth broken nose of the season, went for her 23rd double-double of the year with 16 points and 20 rebounds, eight of which were offensive.

“Jordan has a knack for scoring,” Jimenez said. “We try to find ways to get her the

ball, get out of the way and let her do her thing.”

Undersized but unrelenting point guard Charity Gallegos put in a near-flawless effort, scoring 20 points in 39 minutes. The Cougars depended on having the ball in her hands every possession against Minnesota State’s chaotic press.

“If she was five-footseven, she would be DI,” Jimenez said. “Charity draws two-to-three people every possession.”

In typical CSUSM fashion, an unexpected role player stepped up. Cougars junior center Truit Reilly had 12 points and 10 rebounds, keeping the game close in the opening minutes as the Mavericks' frantic pace briefly looked like it would knock the Cougars out early.

“We’ve had all these kids come off the bench and it isn’t typically their role to score points and they come and step up because Jordan and Charity draw so much attention,” said Jimenez.

San Marcos finished the

season 27-7, ranked No. 24 in the nation.

Natalie Bremer led the Mavericks with 29 points, nine rebounds and two steals, and Herzberg added 13 points, including the game-winning layup. Advancing to the NCAA Division II final, Minnesota State defeated Texas Woman’s University on Friday night to claim the national title.

For Jimenez, as great as this postseason run was, it's more than just basketball that she wants the program to take away from its first-ever Final Four.

“I have two other assistant coaches with kids,” she said. “You never know when you are going to get back to the Final Four so we are traveling with eight kids under the age of 13. I didn’t want to come into this and take this moment for granted. It’s been a good thing having our kids around because it takes you away from it for a little bit and keeps the perspective right.”

Ex-Padres president Lucchino, 78, dies

By City News Service

REGION — Larry Lucchino, the president and CEO of the San Diego Padres from 1995 to 2001 who was inducted into the Padres Hall of Fame in 2022, died early April at the age of 78.

Lucchino, who presided over the Padres’ last World Series appearance in 1998 and also won three World Series during his tenure as president and CEO of the Boston Red Sox from 2002 to 2015, had cancer.

According to the Padres website, “Lucchino’s lasting legacy is Petco Park, which began with his vision to create a smaller, classically-designed ballpark, placed

in the heart of downtown. From lobbying city officials to working fervently to win the 1998 vote that approved the ballpark, Lucchino was instrumental in revitalizing the city and making Petco Park a point of civic pride for all San Diegans.”

A Pittsburgh native who played on the Princeton basketball team, Lucchino went on to Yale Law School and got a job with Washington lawyer Edward Bennett Williams. Lucchino worked on Williams’ sports teams,

the Washington NFL franchise and the Baltimore Orioles.

Lucchino became president of the Orioles, and it was in his tenure that the team replaced Memorial Stadium with a downtown, old-style ballpark.

“Larry Lucchino was one of the most accomplished executives that our industry has ever had,” MLB Comissioner Rob Manfred said. “Larry’s vision for Camden Yards played a vital role in advancing fan-friendly ballparks across the game. He followed up by overseeing the construction of Petco Park, which remains a jewel of the San Diego community.”

FROM Cal

San Marcos’ 70-68

Cougars senior forward Jordan Vasquez, above left, drives for two points in last Friday’s game. Vasquez finished with 16 points and 20 rebounds, earning her 23rd double double of the season and 49th of her collegiate career. Charity Gallegos (10), above right, led the Cougars with 20 points. CSUSM wrapped up the program’s best season with a 27-7 record and first-ever Final Four appearance. Photos by Arianne Boma

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Developer proposes 100% affordable project

Olive Park Apts offers 250+ units near public transit

By Samantha Nelson OCEANSIDE

— A developer has submitted plans for Olive Park Apartments, a 100% affordable housing project near the College Boulevard Sprinter Station in Oceanside.

Olive Park would consist of two buildings between three and four stories tall on a 43.5-acre infill site. The complex would have a mix of one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments reserved for households earning at or below the 80% area median income level.

The first building would be four stories high, 230,500 square feet overall, and consist of 172 units: 78 one-bedrooms, 51 two-bedrooms, and 43 three-bedrooms.

Developer Capstone Equities included two design options for the second building. Both options would consist of a three- to four-story, 90,500-squarefoot building with either:

Option A: 110 units with 86 one-bedrooms and 24 two-bedrooms, or

Option B: 88 units with 42 one-bedrooms, 24 two-bedrooms and 22 three-bedrooms.

If Option A is chosen, the development would have 282 total units. Option B would have 260 units.

The project would feature a contemporary Spanish architectural style reminiscent of the historic Spanish Mission and include two courtyards for each building with a central paseo, a dog run, a community garden and other public spaces integrated within.

The project’s entrance would be at the west end of Olive Drive, by the eastern boundary, about 1,000 feet west of College Boulevard. A pedestrian pathway would lead directly from the apartments to the College Boulevard Sprinter Station.

Due to its status as a density bonus project with 100% affordable housing and its half-mile proximity

to the Sprinter station, there was no minimum parking requirement; however, the developer opted to include 335 parking spaces through surface and podium garage parking anyway.

According to a summary submitted by Carlsbad-based Lightfoot Planning Group on behalf of the developer, the project would benefit the city’s affordable housing inventory and support the implementation of its Smart and Sustainable Corridors Plan through improved access to public transit.

The developer also anticipates that the North County Transit District, which runs the Sprinter and

Coaster rail lines, will benefit from the project.

“The creation of an open space area with a direct pedestrian connection to the Sprinter Station is anticipated to stimulate ridership from project residents and the surrounding neighborhood,” the developer’s summary states. “The existing transit options will provide project residents, visitors and workers direct connections to the surrounding community and regional area.”

The summary noted that increased rail access would also help reduce vehicle traffic from the apartments.

First submitted in

March and still under review by city staff, the Olive Park Apartments project is a major redo of Oceanside Trolley Place, a previously proposed 100% affordable housing project for seniors with up to 400 apartments.

O’side seeks public input on HUD funding

Oceanside residents and organizations have until May 3 to voice where they would like to see federal dollars reserved for community development and improvement projects go.

On March 27, the City Council received a report on the anticipated 2024-2025 Housing and Urban Development program budget for the Community Development Block Grant and HOME Investment Partnership programs.

These funds, provided by the federal government, are earmarked for programs and services benefiting low- and moderate-income neighborhoods in Oceanside.

To access these funds, the city must adopt a fiveyear plan outlining specific goals for financing. The current plan expires in June 2025, making the next fiscal year the final year under this plan.

Based on this year’s figures, city staff has drafted a 2024-2025 Action Plan, estimating around $2.14

million in CDBG funds and approximately $974,000 in HOME funds for the upcoming year.

However, the city anticipates a 10% reduction in HUD funding, impacting various programs, according to City Management Analyst Cecilia Barandiaran.

The HOME program funds are reserved to help the city preserve and increase its supply of affordable homes for low-income households at 80% or below the area median income.

Staff recommends using $88,406 funds for administration and planning activities, $97,012 for housing development, and an additional $178,647 to assist its tenant-based rental assistance program through Interfaith Community Services.

For CDBG funds, staff proposes allocating resources for program management, housing development, public service activities, and capital improvement projects.

Additionally, some funds may go towards repaying a loan to build Fire Station 7, although Councilmember Eric Joyce and Mayor Esther Sanchez suggested exploring alternative funding sources.

Some residents advocated for directing additional HUD funding to Operation HOPE, a homeless shelter serving North County, including Oceanside residents.

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On April 1, Clean Energy Alliance (CEA) became the default energy provider for power generation for the Cities of Oceanside and Vista. The two cities join existing CEA members Carlsbad, Del Mar, San Marcos, Solana Beach and Escondido.

CEA will now purchase energy on behalf of the Oceanside and Vista communities while San Diego Gas and Electric (SDG&E) continues to deliver power to homes and businesses. Customers will continue to receive a single bill from SDG&E. CEA’s energy generation charge is not an extra charge, it simply replaces SDG&E’s previous charge for electricity generation.

CEA offers residents and businesses clean energy at competitive rates and reinvests revenues into projects and programs that benefit the local communities.

A RENDERING of the proposed Olive Park Apartments on the currently vacant, 43.5-acre plot off Olive Drive near the College Boulevard Sprinter Station in Oceanside. Courtesy photo

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MainStreet CEO, co-founder retires

Rick Wright leaves indelible mark downtown

By Samantha Nelson OCEANSIDE — Rick Wright,

co-founder and longtime CEO of MainStreet Oceanside, officially retired this month after 30 years devoted to improving the downtown community.

Over his three-decade tenure, Wright was pivotal in championing downtown revitalization efforts, transforming MainStreet Oceanside from a small nonprofit into one of the nation’s largest Main Street programs.

Wright’s leadership extended across 84 square blocks and 12 downtown sectors, fostering collaborations with local entities such as the Oceanside Chamber of Commerce and Visit Oceanside.

Wright’s journey began when he relocated his 1-hour photo business from Carlsbad to downtown Oceanside in the ‘90s. The business owner initially volunteered with the Downtown Business Association, which later evolved into Main Street Oceanside, before Wright eventually assumed the CEO role.

During his volunteer days, when he still owned the photo shop (now Little Louie’s Gift Shop), Wright frequently walked between his business and the MainStreet Oceanside headquarters.

“I used to say I wore the sidewalk out between the store and the office, going back and forth all day,” Wright said. “It’s been my passion for all these years.”

Reflecting on his tenure, Wright reminisces about the organization’s evolution, which spearheaded longstanding community events, such as the Oceanside Independence Day Parade, Taste of Oceanside, Shop Local events, the “Art that Excites” community mural project, the Dia de los Muertos festival and Sunset Market.

Despite initial skepticism, the Sunset Market evolved into a vibrant weekly gathering, embodying Oceanside’s communal spirit.

“When we started the Sunset Market 17 years ago, people told us we were crazy,” Wright said. “They said no one would come downtown after dark, but we plowed through anyway, even with our own doubts.”

While the market started slow, it grew into a weekly festival, attracting thousands of residents and visitors. Today, there are plans to expand the Sunset Market further up Pier View Way once more electricity is installed to support the evening event.

“It’s Oceanside’s gathering place,” Wright said of the Sunset Market. Wright supported the Mission Avenue improvement project, which widened sidewalks and changed Mission into a two-lane, one-way westbound road. Despite the controversy, Wright and the organization thought the project would help revitalize downtown.

“(The Mission Avenue project) created activity, brought people out onto the sidewalks and created more dining opportunities,” Wright said.

During his time downtown, Wright has seen the city transform from blocks of vacant land with a lack of pedestrian presence to a bustling area with new hotels, resorts, businesses, restaurants and activities.

“I’m really proud of the fact that I can step out onto the sidewalk and point to a project that I had something to do with,” he said. “There’s a lot of work we did in downtown. This is my legacy here.”

At the start of the year, the MainStreet Oceanside board of directors named Gumaro Escarcega as the new CEO to replace Wright, who has helped with the transition over the last three months.

Escarcega has 17 years of experience managing downtown business associations. He graduated from San Diego State University in public administration with an emphasis in city planning.

“I look forward to improving and retaining our small business community by creating programs and activities highlighting our downtown district,” Escarcega said in a statement. “My priority is to improve our business relationships and find opportunities to collaborate with many local leaders to improve our city outlook.”

Wright is excited for the future of the organization and Downtown Oceanside under Escarcega’s leadership.

“Gumaro and the whole staff are doing a great job,” Wright said. “My time has come to an end here.”

In retirement, Wright plans to reunite with family and friends in Orange County, but his legacy remains an indelible part of the city’s fabric.

San Marcos OKs Capalina

Project brings 118 apartments to vacant parcel

By Laura Place

SAN

MARCOS

— A 119-unit apartment project will move forward on a vacant piece of land between Capalina and Mission roads after receiving the green light from the San Marcos City Council last week.

The City Council unanimously approved the Capalina Apartments project at its March 26 meeting, along with a requested rezone allowing residential and commercial uses on the 2.5-acre site. The project also earned Planning Commission approval in February.

The project proposes two four-story buildings comprising studios, one-, two-, and three-bedroom units. Six units, varying in size, will be deed-restricted for very-low-income households or those making less than 50% of the area median income.

City leaders said they were pleased to see the long-vacant plot of land be used for needed housing. A mobile home park and various commercial buildings surround it, including the now-demolished Mission Plaza Shopping Center and a liquor store.

“It’s been sitting there a long time, since our city incorporated,” said Mayor Rebecca Jones. “It is good to see the transformation I think it will make in that part of the community.”

Project applicant Ambient Communities has been behind several commercial projects in San Elijo Hills, including the San Elijo Town Center, Marketwalk and Parkview developments.

Ambient Communities principal Robert Honer said the Capalina Road site is much more suited to residential use.

“There’s an increased vacancy in this part for the commercial that’s there, and it just wouldn’t pencil for construction costs versus the rents you can get in this location,” Honer said. “It was natural, as we looked at this, to pursue this rezone, really for the highest

and best use to help with the housing shortage.”

The project includes 4,000 square feet of resident amenities, referred to as “commercial” space, including a leasing office, fitness center, co-working space, and mail room.

Due to its inclusion of affordable units, the project was granted a density bonus, allowing around 47 dwelling units per acre.

The applicant was also granted a concession allowing a reduction in onsite parking from the required 159 spaces to 147 spaces, with two electric vehicle charging spaces. Vehicles can access the

apartments via two driveways on Capalina Road but cannot enter or exit the site from Mission Road.

Capalina Apartments will be located across the street from a bus stop on Mission Road and within a half-mile of the Sprinter light rail stop at Palomar College. The site is also just south of the Inland Rail Trail, with access available via Pacific Street.

Councilmember María Nuñez said she appreciated the project’s proximity to transit.

“It’s a great site, and I think a lot of families will enjoy moving into that area,” Nuñez said.

Two arrests in fatal Vista shooting

By Laura Place

VISTA — Two young men were arrested last week after a man was shot and killed in Vista.

Around 8 p.m. on March 29, the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department received a call about a victim who was down outside of his vehicle near the state Route 78 exit and on-ramps at Sycamore Avenue in Vista.

The man was later identified as 71-yearold Bryan Robert Hugo of Vista. When Sheriff’s deputies arrived, Hugo was receiving medical attention from paramedics.

Hugo had been shot at least once and was transferred to the hospital before being pronounced dead shortly afterward.

A California Highway Patrol officer pursued a car that appeared to flee the scene along Sycamore Avenue. The pursuit continued into San Marcos, and the car hit multiple vehicles along the way, .

Law enforcement eventually arrested driver Joseph Cedillo, 19, of Escondido, and passenger Jamal Solis, 18, of Santee. Cedillo was charged with murder, and Solis was charged with accessory after the fact.

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A RENDERING of the planned Capalina Apartments project at Capalina Road and West Mission Road in San Marcos, viewed from Mission Road. Courtesy photo

SDSU Astronomy hosts local eclipse viewing

From staff and wire reports

ENCINITAS — Catching a glimpse of the total solar eclipse that will occur April 8 will be possible from California, even though the “path of totality’’ will be over 1,000 miles away, and several places in San Diego and Riverside counties will be hosting viewing events for the duration.

“A solar eclipse is a rare astronomical event worth pausing for,’’ said Michael Silveira, dean of math and science at the College of the Desert. “Watching an event like this makes you wonder about the natural world and inspires curiosity.”

Although the San Diego area won’t be in the path of totality, North County residents will still be able to see a partial eclipse at one of the following local viewing parties on April 8:

• Total Eclipse Viewing Event hosted by San Diego State University’s Astronomy Dept. at 540 Cornish Drive in Encinitas from 10:30 a.m.- 12 p.m.;

safely, Leonard also noted that the university’s astronomy department, in partnership with the Schwartz Astronomical Society, will have telescopes and solar sunglasses to look through during the eclipse in the Mediterranean Garden, which is located just west of the physics/astronomy building on the SDSU campus.

The eclipse will be readily visible across the United States’ Lower Great Plains, upper Midwest and New England for about an hour, beginning at 1:30 p.m. Central Daylight Time and ending at 3:30 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time.

• The College of the Desert’s campus will host a viewing session at the Science Building, 43-500 Monterey Avenue, Palm Desert, from 10 a.m. to noon.

SDSU associate professor of astronomy Douglas Leonard advised what residents can expect in San Diego County on Monday at the viewing party at the Encinitas Public Library.

• Eclipse Viewing Party at the Fleet Science Center in Balboa Park from 9 a.m.- 12 p.m.; • Dark Sky Celebration at the Julian County Library from 10:30 a.m.- 12 p.m.; and

“Here in San Diego, the partial eclipse begins at about 10:03 a.m., when the moon’s disk just begins to cross the sun; the maximum eclipse occurs at 11:11 a.m. when roughly 54% of the sun’s disk is occulted; and by 12:23 p.m., it’s all over,” Leonard said in a news release. “Unless you’re aware it’s happening, you probably wouldn’t even notice it’s happening — it won’t become appreciably darker or cooler.

“If you want to prove to yourself that it’s happening, simply take a pin

and poke a small hole in an index card and let the sun’s image shine through it onto a sheet of paper held behind it — you’ll see the crescent image of the sun,” Leonard added.

Leonard warned potential viewers not to look directly at the partially eclipsed sun without special glasses designed to block out more than 99% of the sun’s light.

More information regarding eye protection is available at https://eclipse. aas.org/eye-safety.

For those who wish to view the partial eclipse

In Southern California, less than half the sun will be shaded at the eclipse’s peak, which will begin over the Pacific Ocean and last for roughly two hours. This will result in the complete obscuration of the sun by the moon through North America.

According to astronomers, only 13 states will be in the path of totality. Cities where maximum umbra will occur include Dallas, Texas, Indianapolis, Indiana, Cleveland, Ohio and Rochester, New York.

According to GreatAmericanEclipse.com, the deepest, longest duration for the moon’s shadow will be 4.5 minutes over Northern Mexico, just before the shadow is cast on Texas.

“Because of the exquisite beauty of the sun’s corona hanging in the suddenly darkened sky, many millions will know that a total solar eclipse is something truly worth seeing,” according to GreatAmericanEclipse.com. “Nothing can prepare you for the amazing sight when the sky suddenly darkens and the sun’s corona shines in the sky. No photograph can capture the stunning beauty.”

The last total eclipse in the U.S. happened on Aug. 21, 2017, when the path of totality swept from Oregon to South Carolina within a narrow 73-mile-wide band. The width of next week’s path will be about 115 miles.

According to NASA, the next total solar eclipse visible in the U.S. after April 8 won’t be until 2044.

spect the damage. As he was inspecting the car, a suspect ran up behind the officer and struck him in the head with a skateboard, according to a statement from the department.

The officer discharged his firearm three times at the suspect as he ran through a parking lot. Meanwhile, the supervisor chased the suspect west along Carlsbad Village Drive. Additional officers arrived in the area, and after three blocks, the man was taken into custody.

The suspect has been identified as Kyle McCord, 32, of San Diego. McCord was booked into Vista Jail on suspicion of attempted murder of a police officer and suspicion of committing a felony while on bond or release.

The officer was not engaged in enforcement activities when a rock struck his car or when the suspect assaulted the officer, according to the department.

“The officer was taken to a hospital with serious head injuries and remains there for treatment,’’ the department reported.

That officer has been employed by the Carlsbad Police Department since September 2022 and was assigned as a patrol officer. He has eight years of law enforcement experience with the Carlsbad Police Department and another agency.

An investigation will ensue into the officer’s discharge of his firearm, with the FBI and the United States Attorney’s Office monitoring it.

Detectives were investigating the incident, and the skateboard used in the assault on the officer was recovered at the scene.

McCord was not struck by gunfire, and there were no injuries to any citizens.

THE LAST total solar eclipse visible from the U.S. was on Aug. 21, 2017, pictured above. A solar eclipse occurs when the moon passes between Earth and the sun. Photos by Matt Hecht

Del Mar allows density increases in certain areas

After 20+ years, Druker won’t seek reelection

By Laura Place DEL MAR —

The Del Mar City Council agreed to allow increased density in the city’s central commercial zone and on specific city-owned lots this week, implementing another crucial program of their 6th Cycle Housing Element.

The changes allow a density of up to 20 dwelling units per acre in the central commercial zone along Camino Del Mar, as well as the Public Facilities zone, including two city-owned lots at 10th and 28th streets. These changes will only apply to multiunit residential developments that include units for very low- and low-income households.

The action on April 1 was continued from a previous meeting on March 18, when the council was unable to reach the needed consensus of a four-vote supermajority after a lengthy discussion.

Mayor Dave Druker was recused because he lives within 500 feet of the proposed changes, and Councilmember Terry Gaasterland said she needed more information before she could vote in favor.

Council members narrowly met the state Housing

and Urban Development Department's deadline on Monday by voting 4-0 to approve the regulations. Had they not passed it, the city would have risked having its Housing Element de-certified.

“It's a very real risk for a city like Del Mar to not meet the deadlines and timelines we have set in our Housing Element,” said Councilmember Dan Quirk. A major concern for Gaasterland and other council members was whether developers in the central commercial zone might try to circumvent height limits via density bonus law, changing the city's character and blocking scenic views.

However, city staff assured the council that height limits are currently protected within the city’s Local Coastal Plan. They also added language to

the ordinance stating that housing would not be allowed use at Shores Park, another lot within the public facilities zone, which was another concern.

Gaasterland said she was worried that future state legislation might increase the power of the density bonus law over the Coastal Act but that, for now, she was satisfied with these protections.

“My concern is that we be able to hold the line on our Local Coastal Program and its protection of heights,” said Gaasterland.

“I’m now ready to vote yes on this.”

Councilmember Tracy Martinez said she was grateful for the local safeguards as well but that it still hurt to see the city changing due to housing laws.

“This is really difficult, and I think I can speak for all of us. I don’t agree with a lot of these housing laws, although I do agree with affordable housing,” Martinez said. “I think our town has been hit exceptionally hard because we’re very small and we’ve upzoned

every part of our town.”

The modifications won't take effect until the California Coastal Commission approves them, according to principal planner Amanda Lee. This process could take over a year.

State of the city

At the same meeting, Druker also presented a brief State of the City address, during which he publicly announced that he would not be running for re-election to the council in November.

Druker is one of three council members, along with Martinez and Quirk, whose general seat will be up for election this year. He has served over 20 years on the council.

Druker emphasized to his colleagues the importance of being a voice for the whole city, working with staff, being a check and balance between citizens and staff, and working with outside agencies to ensure the city has a seat at the table.

“I'm not going to be here in seven months. It's up to you all to continue the tradition,” he said. “As council members, we will lose battles among ourselves and outside, but we will work better when we come up with decisions that we all agree on, or mostly agree on.”

The mayor also highlighted several city accomplishments from the past couple of years — reaching a negotiating agreement with the Del Mar Fairgrounds regarding affordable housing (pending approval from the state), making progress on undergrounding utilities, and achieving financial security after the COVID-19 pandemic.

Looking ahead, Druker said the city needs to continue focusing on housing on the fairgrounds, removing the train tracks from the fragile bluff, and protecting the city from sea-level rise.

DAVE DRUKER has served on the Del Mar council for over 20 years. Photo by Laura Place

THE DEL MAR City Council approved changes allowing density of up to 20 dwelling units per acre in the central commercial zone along Camino Del Mar, as well as the Public Facilities zone, including two city-owned lots at 10th and 28th streets. Photo by Laura Place

The only local Urology group performing Aquablation ...for the MAN, not just his prostate

Aquablation therapy is a robotic procedure that removes prostate tissue using the power of water. The treatment is performed in a hospital and is done under anesthesia. The procedure typically takes less than an hour and involves an overnight stay.

Aquablation therapy is the only procedure that uses a camera (cystoscope) in combination with ultrasound imaging to view the prostate. This enables the surgeon to see the entire prostate so he or she can create a surgical map of the areas of the prostate to remove and those to avoid. In every other available surgical procedure, the surgeon’s view of the prostate is limited to a single camera (cystoscope). This limits the surgeon’s ability to see the parts of the prostate that control erectile function, ejaculatory function, and incontinence.

0% impact on erectile function, orgasmic function, sexual desire, intercourse satisfaction or overall sexual satisfaction

Low rates of irreversible complications

View of the entire prostate with ultrasound imaging heat-free waterjet technology.

~90% of men with BPH preserve ejaculatory function with Aquablation therapy

Confidence in the procedure

This robotic technology minimizes human error in removing prostate tissue and ensures the tissue is removed precisely.

99% of men with BPH did not have incontinence after Aquablation therapy

Long-term relief

In clinical studies, Aquablation therapy has been shown to provide long-term relief at three years.

UCSD Health installs advanced pacemaker

The University of California San Diego last week said it is the first health system to successfully implant a new type of

A pacemaker helps treat patients with irregular heart rhythms, known as arrhythmias, which can lead to palpitations, fainting and stroke.

UC San Diego Health said it implanted the pacemaker in the patient in February.

Traditional pacemakers use thin wires, known as leads, which conduct electrical signals inside a person’s heart and blood vessels. The leads are attached to a battery-powered generator implanted beneath the skin.

The energy burst can cause the heart to beat more quickly, with a pacemaker; or it can stop dangerous, rapid heart rhythms.

“To have the option to use a leadless pacemaker system on both sides of the heart will allow us to treat more individuals currently living with heart arrhythmias,” said Ulrika Birgersdotter-Green, a cardiologist who also directs pacemaker and ICD services at UC San Diego Health.

“Leadless pacemakers

are considered the future in the treatment of heart arrhythmias and have allowed many patients to live their lives with no visible evidence of a pacemaker or heart device,” Birgersdotter-Green said.

According to UCSD, the pacemaker system can be removed or replaced at any time should a patient’s treatment requirements change.

Approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration last July, the pacemaker system uses new communication technology and is a less invasive option for patients.

The new system is the size of an AAA battery and does not require a surgical “pocket” under the skin.

Instead, the system is delivered through a catheter and “implanted directly into the heart, making it a more minimally invasive approach for patients,” UCSD said.

The procedure is performed in the region's “first hybrid, state-of-the-art operating room” at Sulpizio Cardiovascular Center at UC San Diego Health, UCSD said.

Atrial fibrillation, the most common arrhythmia, will affect 12.1 million people in the United States by 2030, based on an estimation from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Sometimes we know when a storm is coming and other times they pop up out of nowhere. We do our best to be prepared, have knowledge and weather the storm.

Much like the weather, our personal lives follow a similar pattern. We sometimes know when we are about to face a conflict in our relationships, and then there are the times when tragedy strikes and we do our best to get through the storm.

These storms can be quick and painless, and other times they leave behind much damage and repair.

Take an inventory of your life now. What is the current conflict you are in?

Are there several, just a few or are you experiencing a nice moment of bliss?

One common approach for severe weather is an ifthis-then-that plan. We do plan to go to the game, but if we get rained out we have a plan B.

Think about a recent conflict in a relationship. How did it start? Was it a

Syphilis tests urged during pregnancy

By City News Service

REGION — San Diego

County public health officials are reminding those who are pregnant or planning to become pregnant to talk to their health care provider about getting screened for syphilis, officials said last week.

Cases of babies born with syphilis have increased in San Diego County, reaching a record 35 in 2022, according to new data from county public health officials.

Syphilis is a contagious bacterial infection that can be spread through sexual contact or from a mother to a baby during pregnancy.

That version is called congenital syphilis and can

lead to miscarriage, stillbirth, major health problems in babies and even death if not treated, according to Fernanda Lopez Halvorson, group communications officer for the county.

The county's number of congenital syphilis cases in 2022 is up from 30 in 2021 and includes two stillbirths. Since 2013, the rate of congenital syphilis has increased by almost 1,200%, Halvorson said.

Cases of syphilis in women of potential childbearing age, between 15 to 49 years, have also increased from 369 in 2021 to 424 cases in 2022.

Syphilis symptoms can be mild or feel like symptoms for other health prob-

lems. It can be treated with antibiotics, even during pregnancy, Halvorson said.

Sexual partners of a person with syphilis should also be tested and treated, officials said.

Syphilis in babies causes bone abnormalities, severe anemia, enlarged livers or spleens, and brain and nerve problems such as loss of vision or hearing.

Overall, syphilis cases, including congenital syphilis, have steadily risen nationwide since the early 2000s, with the exception of a slight decrease from 2021 to 2022, Halvorson said.

Resources for syphilis and other STD testing are available at county public health centers.

brand-new conflict that has never been addressed before or the same old fight?

If you find yourself in a pattern, then the cycle has to be broken for things to change. This usually means someone has to make a compromise, a big change or a sacrifice.

When we come to this plateau it is usually a sign that growth needs to occur. Growing is always strenuous, so focus on the end result versus the difficulty of the change.

Another type of storm you may be in is a trauma or tragedy of some sort like an illness, a severe accident or a death. In these cases, there is no way to plan for the difficulty. There’s only being as prepared as possible,

educating yourself on what has happened, and doing your best to find resiliency through the journey.

I don’t know about you, but when difficult things happen in life I find myself asking… why? It seems so unnecessary to experience the pain and suffering. It’s awful and sad. Then you hear the stories behind the survivors of the stories, and they are the most mature, growth-minded and grateful people.

Maybe storms are just necessary for all of us to weather. They change things

for us so that we don’t continue to go in a circle. Storms force us to grow, develop and build resilience. The joys and happiness we do have in life wouldn’t be nearly as sweet without them.

No matter what season you are in currently, buckle down, weather the storm and know that it’s only making you grow.

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THE JOYS and happiness we do have in life wouldn’t be nearly as sweet without the storms. Stock photo

DR. ULRIKA Birgersdotter-Green is director of pacemaker and ICD services at UC San Diego Health. Here, she holds a leadless pacemaker. Photo by Kyle Dykes/UCSD Health

Finding your garden treasures on the beach

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a hard stone is movement, direction and centuries of accumulated time. The gardeners’ task is to make these qualities visible to the human eye. He selects rough, natural stones and sets them firmly in the ground. He may add greenery to balance or soften the stones with change and instability.

“And if his stones are weighty and exert a deep-rooted sense of strength and power on his garden, he says that they ‘live.’”

This quote is from “A Japanese Touch for Your Garden,” by Kiyoshi Seike. Written in 1960, this book illuminates the essence of gardening with stone and natural materials.

As spring approaches, we often travel to garden centers to choose colorful flowers, vegetables and often shrubs that produce fruit. But in the Japanese garden, natural materials such as pebbles, large stones and water depict a mountain or a stream.

My father was an avid, self-taught gardener, and in many trips to Japan as an industrial designer, he “learned by learning to look.” He returned to our Japanese-style summer

jano’s garden

home in Wisconsin to create subtle rock gardens and even a stream in the backyard.

Most of all, he created a quiet, gentle space for him and my mother to sit and contemplate. Living the whirlwind life as an industrial designer, he was able to come home to peace and quiet.

According to Seike: “Most Western-style gardens are admired for their formal beauty: their careful geometries celebrate the rational precision of their makers. They also offer colorful flowers or food for the table. The Japanese garden is no less contrived than its Western counterpart. But its rhythms and patterns — reproducing and symbolizing those of the landscape in the world outside — are established in such a way as to disguise the human hand. Garden stones and trees are laid out asymmetrically to suggest the rugged wildness of nature.”

Carlsbad landscape de-

signer Chris Bany is a true hunter and gatherer of local natural materials. He scours the local Carlsbad and Oceanside beaches for the gifts that nature has given us on the shoreline.

“After a good storm the beaches are filled with treasures," he says. "I find lots of driftwood, shells, beach glass and, of course, the perfectly oval rocks that I use in my gardens. I also use beach sand as a structural element.”

The gardens that do emerge from his findings are true microcosms of nature. Sea snail shells line up like little soldiers, and oval rocks share the tiny landscape with two perfectly placed ferns.

To view his gardens, visit The Village Rock Shop, 2690 State Street in Carlsbad, open every day from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Contact Chris at JohnCbany@gmail.com

So, put on your flipflops and walk the local beaches for driftwood, rocks or shells that might add a bit of the East to your Western garden.

Jano Nightingale is a Master Gardener and horticulturist who teaches gardening classes at the Carlsbad Senior Center and other sites. Contact her at janosgarden@gmail.com TREASURES

RAIN, WIND, AND FIRE...

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

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from local beaches create a microcosm of nature in Chris Bany’s gardens in Carlsbad. At left, an interesting piece of driftwood. Photo by Jano Nightingale/Stock image

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Family Winemakers holds tasting in Del Mar

Family Winemakers of California, described as an “organization that reflects the small producer’s point of view,” has been the voice for small family wineries for 30 years.

The group’s annual tasting showcase on March 10 at the Del Mar Fairgrounds serves as a platform for industry professionals and consumers to discover these wineries by engaging with winemakers and representatives.

A good example of meeting with representatives is when Frank and I met Windrun Winery’s husband and wife owner team, Adam and Cameron Arevalos.

The Arevalos purchased the nine-year-old Santa Rita Hills winery in 2019. Ken Brown, a renowned winemaker, assists Adam in making the wine.

Every limited-production bottling represents hand-chosen grapes from select vineyards in Santa Barbara County, most notably the Sta. Rita Hills AVA.

Adam and Cameron shared their lineup with us, which consists of a 2021 Sta. Rita Hills Chardonnay that was crisp with 50% stainless steel and 50% new French oak fermentation.

They were also pouring their 2020 Sta. Rita Hills Grenache (100%), 2019 and 2020 Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noirs, 2019 Thompson Syrah sourced from Alisos, and their 2020 Sta. Rita Hills Rose. These were great-value wines that are worth trying.

We started the show by visiting the Cass Winery booth. Co-owner Ted Plemons was pouring a full lineup of wines that exceeded the generous listing advertised. Cass Winery is

a few upper-tier wines I tasted at the Stonestreet Estate Vineyards table. Stonestreet from Alexander Valley is part of the Jackson Family Wines portfolio and is one of the most extensive mountain estates in the world.

Only 900 acres of the total 5,000 acres are planted. Cory Rowin, district manager at Jackson Family Wines, and Chris Cooke, district manager at Regal Wine Co., poured 2019 chardonnay grown at 1,800 feet and 2018 cabernet sauvignon with fruit grown at 2,400 feet down to 800 feet.

known for its Rhone style and Bordeaux wines made from estate fruit under the leadership of winemaker Sterling Kragten. They model themselves as a French-style estate — I love their tagline, “French DNA + Paso Personality.”

The full Cass lineup included 2023 Viognier, 2023 Marsanne, 2023 Oasis Rose, 2022 Grenache, 2021

Rockin’ One Red, 2020

Damas Noir, 2021 Mourvedre, and 2020 Backbone

Syrah, Vintage Ted, and Ted spoiled a few guests with a bottle of 2019 Reserve Bordeaux. Each year, the Reserve Bordeaux is a collection of the best fruit grown on the ranch.

The 2019 was beyond delicious, with a full-bodied palate, good acidity, and smooth, well-integrated tannins. The blend was cab sauv (83%) dominant with 8% petit verdot, 6% syrah, and 3% malbec com-

ponents, aged 22 months in new French oak.

Oceanside’s Coomber Craft Wines well represented San Diego’s North County. We met with owners Maureen and Skip Coomber while enjoying two terrific wines. The first was their 2021 Private Reserve Chardonnay, sourced from Sta. Rita Hills.

The second was the 2013 Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, sourced from Napa Valley, specifically Rutherford. I was glad to hear that their Oceanside location is pumping out music 7 days a week.

For music fans, check out the calendar and stop by for great music, delicious wines, and food from local restaurants. Additionally, the Coombers are progressing on their new Vista Tasting Room, set to open this summer.

Temecula was also well represented. There was a

whole section at the show with over 10 Temecula wineries. We visited one of my favorites at the show, Falkner Winery. We caught up with owners Ray and Loretta Falkner, along with winemaker Duncan Williams.

For Viognier lovers, I recommend Falkner’s Viognier. Also included in their tasting offering were their 2022 Sauvignon Blanc, 2021 Syrah, and one of my favorite Falkner wines, Amante Super Tuscan style wine.

For Amante, Williams blends sangiovese with merlot, cab sauv, and cab franc. The palate has black cherry with strawberry notes and

earthy undertones on the finish. When visiting Temecula, Falkner Winery’s Pinnacle Restaurant should be at the top of your list for lunch or dinner.

While in the Temecula section, we also visited the Doffo and Cougar tables. Perhaps one of my best tastings representing Temecula was not the wine but Gina LaMora’s Grazing Theory Lavish Charcuterie. The meats and cheeses served by Gina and co-worker Karyn were heavenly, especially when topped with raw honeycomb and paired with Cougar Wines.

Finally, I must mention

Another honorable mention was Ehret Family Winery from Knights Valley. Jason Robinson, Ehret’s director of sales, was pouring three great cabs: the winery’s 2019 cab blend, 2019 Bella’s cabernet sauvignon, which was 97% cab with a splash of merlot (3%), and their 2019 Hillside Reserve Cab, which was 100% cabernet sauvignon. Of the three, the Bella was a great value at $85. The cab is $75, and the reserve is $125.

Great show, Family Winemakers! See more at familywinemakers.org.

— Story by Rico Cassoni Reach Rico

and Frank

at info@tasteofwineandfood.com.

frank mangio & rico cassoni taste of wine & food

THIS YEAR’S Family Winemakers of California annual tasting showcase on March 10 in Del Mar featured winemakers and representatives from across the region. From left to right, Cory Rowin of Jackson Family Wines, Chris Cooke of Regal Wine Co., and Karyn Mansfield and Gina LaMora of Temecula’s Grazing Theory. Photos by Rico Cassoni

Officials confirm new measles case

Possible virus exposure at sites in Encinitas, Carlsbad

By Erik P. Gabaldon ENCINITAS — Residents of Encinitas

and Carlsbad may have been exposed to measles after public health officials on Sunday confirmed the second case in San Diego County this year.

A 47-year-old San Diego resident contracted the disease after he had recently traveled overseas, according to the County of San Diego Health and Human Services Agency.

“The adult is currently hospitalized but may have exposed others at a number of locations in Encinitas and Carlsbad,” a county spokesperson said. “The most recent confirmed measles case in the county was in February 2024 in an unvaccinated infant who had also traveled overseas. These cases are not linked.”

In addition, the county’s Public Health Services was working with the following sites to identify who may have been potentially exposed:

March 22: Naked Café at 288 North El Camino Real, Suite C, from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.; Ralph’s Market at 125 North El Camino Real, from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.;

March 23: Leo Mullen Sports Park at 951 Via Cantebria, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.;

March 24: Trader Joe’s at 115 North El Camino Real, from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.; Kingdom Hall Jehovah’s Witness at 1821 South Camino Real, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.;

March 25: Ralph’s Mar-

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lobby and residential amenity spaces will have glass facades, high ceilings, and metal canopies along the street frontage.

Building materials will include stucco walls, architectural louvers, horizontal and vertical fiber cement lap siding to give it a wooden appearance, and glazing with shades of gray, blue, white and other earth tones.

As a density bonus project, the developer has asked for 19 waivers of city development standards, including setbacks, height, parking space size, landscaping and others.

By including affordable units, density bonus projects enable developers to increase the density of a project more than what would otherwise be allowed under city limits with the inclusion of affordable units.

The developer has also applied for a conditional use permit for the hotel portion of the project.

Despite current economic challenges with

ket at 125 North El Camino Real, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.; Tinleaf Fresh Kitchen at 6985 El Camino Real #108 Carlsbad, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.;

March 28: Scripps Coastal Medical Center Encinitas at 477 North El Camino Real, from 8:45 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.;

March 29-30, 2024: Scripps Encinitas Hospital Emergency Department at 354 Santa Fe Drive, from 4:10 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.

The county Public Health Services will determine if people at the above locations have been vaccinated and their potential for developing measles.

“Measles is a very contagious disease that can be spread easily by coughing, sneezing, or being in the same room with an infected person,” said Dr. Ankita Kadakia, the county’s deputy public health officer. “Anyone at any of the specific locations and the dates and times listed above should watch for symptoms and call their health care provider if they show any signs of the disease.”

The county advised that people with symptoms should call their doctor’s office in advance rather than visit an office directly so that infection control measures may be activated to prevent exposure to others.

Measles develops seven to 21 days after exposure. Early symptoms include fever, cough, runny nose and red eyes. The distinctive red rash usually appears one to four days after early symptoms appear.

There is no treatment for measles. Officials recommended bed rest, fluids and fever control. People with complications may need treatment for their specific problems.

Cash or mortgage?

UC San Diego research shows homebuyers pay 10% less with cash versus those who take out a loan

By City

Homebuyers who can afford to purchase property with cash typically pay an average of 10% less than those who need to take out a mortgage, according to research revealed Tuesday by UC San Diego’s Rady School of Management.

According to the study, sellers prefer all-cash offers due to lack of risk from default and the speed with which they can close the deal.

“When sellers accept a mortgage offer, it comes with risk,’’ said Michael Reher, study coauthor and assistant professor of finance at the Rady School of Management. “There is a risk the deal will fall through because there’s a third-party mortgage lender who needs to approve the loan for the borrower and there are other caveats such as issue the appraisal, or inspection, which is why around 10% of transactions fail when the buyer is paying with a mortgage. We find sellers are willing

to leave money on the table to avoid the risk.”

Adding another blow to those who cannot pay cash for property, the risk is not equal in all areas.

According to the researchers, mortgage buyers with a relatively good borrowing profile pay only 6% more than all-cash buyers, especially if the sale is taking place in an area where most real estate transactions are successful.

In areas where there may be more low-income buyers and mortgage transactions carry greater risk, a mortgage buyer can expect to pay up to 17% more, if the seller has a competing offer from an all-cash buyer.

“Considering that about a third of home purchases are all-cash deals, these differences are highly relevant for real estate market participants,’’ said Rossen Valkanov, study co-author and professor of finance for the Rady School.

The findings compound the difficult hous-

financing hotels, which recently led the Seagaze apartment project developer to switch its hotel rooms to apartments, Colletti said the hotel component fits the mixed-use entitlement requirements for the project.

“Although the hotel component will be a challenge to finance, we’re hopeful its relatively small size of just 62 rooms will

encourage future interest,” Colletti said.

The Downtown Advisory Committee ultimately voted to approve recommending the project in a 7-1 vote.

Committee member

Scott Ashton, CEO of the Oceanside Chamber of Commerce, believes the project will be a welcomed change to that area of the

city and particularly the site itself.

Ashton described the current state of the site as a “problem property,” with a vacant restaurant and a high volume of police calls for criminal activity at the existing hotel, which would be demolished if the project is approved.

“This is an incredible improvement to a major

San Diego water supply meets needs

By City News Service

REGION — Owing to consecutive wet winters, regional infrastructure investments and conservation efforts, San Diego County now has enough water to meet the region’s needs into the foreseeable future, according to a recently released report.

The California Department of Water Resources performed its fourth snowpack survey of the year on Tuesday, “confirming that the early winter’s “snow drought” gave way to a slightly above normal snowpack following a series of storms,” the report read.

ing market for the other two- thirds of buyers, who face steep housing prices and high interest rates. According to real estate site Zillow, the average price of a home sold in the city of San Diego in the past year was $994,023, 9.4% higher than the previous year.

According to national figures, most first-time home buyers have to finance the purchase with a mortgage and the 10% “cash discount’’ all-cash buyers receive represents another hurdle in a competitive market. In California, the average age of the first-time homeowner is now almost a decade older than in the 1980s.

The increase in buyers with deeper pockets choosing to purchase homes with cash also means a greater number of them are getting real estate at prices below the property’s actual value, the authors note. Therefore, a liquid housing market with more all-cash buyers might erode the value of real estate as a savings vehicle.

gateway for our city,” he said. “It’s also addressing the need for housing, which is a big priority, and will provide a big dent in our Regional Housing Needs Assessment.”

The city’s Local Coastal Program requires maintaining a minimum inventory of 375 low-cost hotel and motel rooms. The city currently has 484 low-cost hotel or motel rooms in its coastal zone, including the existing 62-room hotel.

Since the inventory exceeds the required minimum number of rooms, the project will not be required to provide low-cost rooms for its hotel guests.

City staff said the hotel has a design similar to economy lodging and will not likely charge higher room rates.

Ashton said some residents were concerned about traffic, particularly involving the hotel, given the city’s plans to eventually install a traffic circle at that intersection of North Coast Highway.

Colletti said that the hotel drop-off point was moved approximately 50 feet north outside of the

The DWR’s early April survey marks the typical peak snowpack for the year in the Sierra Nevada, and the Colorado River Basin –the main source of water for San Diego County – also reports more snow than average for this time of year, according to a statement from the San Diego County Water Authority.

“Wet years are the right time to prepare for the inevitable dry years,” said Dan Denham, Water Authority general manager.

Despite a statewide drought from 2020-2022 which forced water-use reductions for millions of residents, San Diego County has been largely insulated from the impacts. Additionally, the region has cut water demand per capita by more than 50% since 1990, the water authority reported.

The agency is working to sell or transfer some of its surplus water supply to areas with greater needs. A deal completed in late 2023 saved the San Diego region about $20 million, and a separate effort launched this year is under development, according to the water authority.

intersection on Coast Highway in between the project’s property and the Best Western.

Committee member Jesse Abril was the sole vote against recommending the project, and Vice Chair Heather Manly was absent from the vote.

Abril expressed apprehension over the hotel drop-off location, noting its proximity to the road and the absence of a left-hand turn or roundabout.

“It’s a weird spot,” he told The Coast News. “I could see somebody getting hurt.”

Abril also finds the 19 waivers of development standards excessive and questioned the project’s proposal to forgo street improvements along Coast Highway as one of its density bonus incentives.

Additionally, he seeks clarity on which local trade unions will be involved in construction and whether they will receive prevailing wages.

If the council approves the project, the developer hopes to begin construction in 2025.

A NEW apartment and hotel project may soon replace the Motel 6 and former Miramar Restaurant at 815 North Coast Highway 101 in Oceanside. Photo by Samantha Nelson

FINDINGS IN three UCSD studies show mortgage buyers paid on average between 8%11% more than all-cash buyers. Courtesy photo

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The time to see the splendor of the Flower Fields in Carlsbad is now, says head gardener Fred Clarke, who is nothing less than ecstatic about the current state of this year’s bloom.

“The color will knock your socks off,” he says of the 50 acres of Tecolote Giant ranunculus, planted in wide, vibrant, north-south bands that parallel Interstate 5. “This is my 18th year here and the color has never looked this good at this time.”

The pattern of the rainstorms this year brought forth the ranunculus blooms a bit earlier than usual.

“Even though it was a bit darker and wetter (than in previous years), it wasn’t super cold,” Clarke says. “And it was a couple of degrees warmer at night. A couple of degrees can add up. Some years we stay open an extra week (past Mother’s Day), but this year, I’m not feeling it.”

The ranunculi not only bloomed earlier than usual, but a lot more vibrantly too.

“The color and density are outrageous,” Clarke says. “There are so many plants with so many flowers, which means color like never before. It’s really breathtaking.”

That translates to even

more blooms than the usual 2 million per acre.

Bottom line: “The next three or four weeks will be without compare,” Clarke says. “We can change your mood. You’ll just feel a few pounds lighter if you come.”

Visitors who schedule a weekend visit will have the option of enjoying Picnic + Flowers, an event that offers box lunches under shade structures, reserved parking, a private entrance, free wagon rides, live music and a family fun zone with interactive games. Seatings are at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.

Have special dietary needs?

No problem, says Lauren Kimmons, owner of Pop Up Picnic Co., which is catering the picnics.

“We understand that sometimes people have multiple restrictions, and if we know ahead of time, we can accommodate.”

The company caters to many dietary restrictions including vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free.

Kimmons understands the difficulties of eating out.

“I share a whole host of dietary intolerances,” including gluten and dairy, she says. “All the gluten-free items are prepared first and separately, and everything is stored separately. We don’t want anyone stressed out about contamination.”

To make a reservation for the picnic lunch at the Flower Fields, visit www. picnicsandflowers.com.

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

THE 2024 bloom at the Flower Fields in Carlsbad is particularly vibrant this year because of early rains and favorable temperatures, says head gardener Fred Clarke. The fields are open until Mother’s Day on May 12. Photo by E’Louise Ondash

EACH OF the 50 acres along Interstate 5 holds 200,000 ranunculus plants, left, and more than 2 million blossoms. Center, floral arbors, multiple gardens, a poinsettia exhibit, a playground, picnic areas, food booths and a sweet pea maze are all a part of the Flower Fields experience. Right, there are plenty of other featured flowers in several garden exhibits, including this explosion of geraniums. Photos by E’Louise Ondash

were informed of significant issues with ETAN’s system in July 2022, with other executives potentially informed at that time.

“It is critical for the board of directors and the public to understand what occurred and how SANDAG can prevent this from happening in the future,”

Independent Performance

Auditor Courtney Ruby said at the board’s March 29 meeting.

Interim CEO Coleen Clementson announced at the top of Friday’s special meeting that Douzdjian had announced his retirement the day prior. The department plans to hire a replacement within the next 30 days, she said.

Now, the Department

of Justice is knocking at the door.

Last week, SANDAG staff members were informed that federal officials had contacted the agency, as first reported by the Union-Tribune.

to The Coast News Tuesday evening.

SANDAG has not confirmed whether the FBI is specifically involved. A representative from the bureau’s San Diego field office said they cannot confirm or

We don’t know what the FBI is investigating. We know that they are and that it’s underway.”

“SANDAG was recently contacted by the U.S. Department of Justice. We are assisting in any way we can and have informed the SANDAG Board,” SANDAG confirmed in an email

deny the existence of an investigation or whether they have contacted a particular person or agency.

However, individual board members alleged that the bureau is involved.

“We do not know what the FBI is investigating. We know that they are and that it’s underway,” Del Mar Councilmember and SANDAG Board Member Terry Gaasterland said at a City Council meeting on Monday.

Report findings

The report details how issues with ETAN’s system were clear early on, even before they were awarded a contract and went live in 2022. The system never worked as designed and required constant troubleshooting from SANDAG staff.

According to Ruby, SANDAG staff did not want to delay the launch of the SR-125 toll, despite ETAN not meeting many of its contractual requirements.

“ETAN’s implementation of the Back-Office System (BOS) Fastlane was headed for trouble from the beginning. SANDAG executive management failed to address the situation in a timely manner, including informing the Board of Directors,” the report read.

In one example, OIPA said the agency lost at least $1 million in revenue because a function in ETAN’s system — the DMV hold functionality — was not turned on after the system went live.

SANDAG’s accounting system also failed to record transactions accurately, and finance staff prioritized meeting audit and financial statement deadlines over ensuring the reliability of the financial information itself.

vestigated to identify any other issues outside the SR125 tolling system.

“The entire finance department needs to be evaluated from top to bottom for policies, procedures and practices, so that you all have the confidence, as well as management, that financial reporting is occurring accurately,” Ruby said.

with issues being brought to our attention where we literally have information that hasn’t been given to us, and to really find out the depth of what that actual information is,” Jones said.

Next steps

OIPA also found that SANDAG’s finance department lacks adequate internal controls to ensure accurate recording, accounting, and reporting of financial information related to the SR-125 and that the agency has suffered significant revenue losses totaling around $2 million.

The report listed several recommendations, including developing a policy requiring board notification when multimillion-dollar projects fail to meet deliverables or deadlines.

The report also recommended that SANDAG’s finance department be in-

Board members expressed disbelief at the findings and pushed for further investigation into who else may have known about the failures early on and for those individuals to be held accountable.

“Since the release of the report, I’ve been dragging my jaw around... just dumbstruck by the information that was presented and the incompetency that it reveals,” said Encinitas Mayor Tony Kranz. “Decisions made by upper management at this organization are suspect, and how deep they go and who should be relieved of their responsibilities is just not clear to me.”

Other board members said there needs to be an investigation into why it took executives so long to inform the board and how the contract award system is handled.

San Marcos Mayor Rebecca Jones said there also needs to be an investigation into whether board leadership knew about the issues before October.

“To be honest, I’m embarrassed as a board member that here we are again,

In January, the board agreed to hire contractors Deloitte and A-to-Be to take over toll road operations from ETAN. The transition will take around seven months, and ETAN will continue to be paid in the meantime.

Of the over 48,000 customer accounts affected by system errors, FAGAN Consulting is still looking into the errors that affected 8,851.

So far, they have identified 110 cases of outstanding costs being charged to the wrong customer’s credit card, all of whom have been reimbursed.

Going forward, OIPA will continue to report on the progress of implementing recommendations to the Audit Committee and board of directors.

Clementson said SANDAG management will file a formal response to the investigation findings by April 8.

“I want you all to know how seriously we take this,” Clementson said. “I also wanted to make it clear... the gravity of the importance of informing the board early on about issues when we see projects may be going in a direction that was not anticipated.”

investigation into the South Bay Expressway tolling system revealed a startling lack of transparency among SANDAG executives, costing the agency millions and mischarging thousands of drivers. Ex-finance director Lauren Warrem, above, sued the agency after she was allegedly fired for raising questions about the toll system. Courtesy photos/CBS8

Deputy Mayor Terry Gaasterland SANDAG board member

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CITY OF CARLSBAD ORDINANCE NO. CS-468

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL CODE, TITLE 11, CHAPTER 32 BY ADDING SECTION 11.32.035 SECURITY OF TGIF CONCERTS IN THE PARK

WHEREAS, since the 1980s, the City of Carlsbad has hosted TGIF Concerts in the Parks; and WHEREAS, TGIF Concerts in the Parks are free summer concerts where families, friends and neighbors gather to enjoy music in City of Carlsbad parks; and

WHEREAS, TGIF Concerts in the Park is the City of Carlsbad’s largest community event; and

WHEREAS, 2023 attendance at TGIF Concerts in the Park surpassed that of any previous concert season and included one concert with more than 8,000 people in attendance; and

WHEREAS, the Carlsbad Police Department in collaboration with the Fire Department has conducted a public safety review of the current TGIF Concerts in the Parks operating conditions and made several recommendations to improve security at the concerts; and

WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Carlsbad nds that instituting recommended security measures at TGIF Concerts in the Park is necessary to promote and ensure the safety and security of city employees, members of the public and performers at TGIF Concerts in the Park.

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

1. The above recitations are true and correct.

2. That Carlsbad Municipal Code Title 11, Chapter 32 is amended to add Section 11.32.035 to read as follows:

11.32.035 Security of TGIF Concerts in the Park.

A. Purpose and intent. The city is committed to maintaining a safe outdoor concert series for the enjoyment of city residents and visitors. The purpose of this section is to promote the safety and security of all attendees of the TGIF Concerts in the Park held at any park within the city.

B. Security screenings at TGIF concerts in the park.

1. The City Manager or designee may establish security screening, which may include metal detectors and other screening equipment, at each point of entry to any TGIF Concert in the Park. If security screening is established by the City Manager or designee, all persons shall submit to the screening of their person and possessions as a condition of entry to the concert, except the following:

a. Current City of Carlsbad elected o cials and employees, acting within the scope of their duties and upon a showing of valid identi cation, which may include a city-issued identi cation card;

b. Current City of Carlsbad contractors and consultants, acting within the scope of their contract and upon a showing of valid identi cation; and

c. Sworn on-duty law enforcement personnel.

2.. Unless exempt from security screening as provided in this section, anyone refusing to submit to the security screening or inspection shall be denied entrance to the concert.

3.. Signs shall be posted to alert the public when and where security screening is taking place.

4.. Any person who attempts to gain entry to a TGIF Concert in the Park after refusing to comply with the security screening procedures established by this section is guilty of a misdemeanor.

C. Additional rules and procedures to promote public safety. The City Manager or designee is authorized to make and enforce additional rules and procedures necessary to implement the provisions of this chapter.

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 19th day of March, 2024, and thereafter.

PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Carlsbad on the 26th day of March, 2024, by the following vote, to wit:

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

NAYS: NONE.

ABSTAIN: NONE.

ABSENT: NONE.

PUBLISH DATE: April 5, 2024 City of Carlsbad | City Council

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California, at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, April 16, 2024, to consider an appeal of the Planning Commission decision to approve a Minor Conditional Use Permit and Coastal Development Permit to allow the installation, operation, and maintenance of a wireless communication facility consisting of six panel antennas mounted within a 48 inch radome cylinder on a new 78-foot-tall light pole, that will replace an existing light pole, and associated ground equipment within an eight-foot tall enclosure in and adjacent to the northwest corner of the southern parking lot of poinsettia community park generally located at 6600 Hidden Valley Road (assessor parcel number 214-140-13-00). The property is within the Mello II Segment of the Certi ed Local Coastal Program and Local Facilities Management Zone 20, and more particularly described as:

THAT PORTION OF THE WEST HALF OF SECTION 21, TOWNSHIP

12 SOUTH, RANGE 4 WEST, SAN BERNARDINO MERIDIAN, IN THE CITY CARLSBAD, COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, ACCORDING TO UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT SURVEY

Whereas, on Jan. 17, 2024, the City of Carlsbad Planning Commission voted 4-3-0 (Commissioners La erty, Hubinger, and Sabellico voting no) to approve a Minor Conditional Use Permit and Coastal Development Permit to allow the installation, operation, and maintenance of a wireless communication facility consisting of six panel antennas mounted within a 48 inch radome cylinder on a new 78-foot-tall light pole, that will replace an existing light pole, and associated ground equipment within an eight-foot tall enclosure in and adjacent to the northwest corner of the southern parking lot of poinsettia community park generally located at 6600 Hidden Valley Road. This item was approved by the Planning Commission and was appealed; therefore, the appeal and nal decision is being considered by the City Council.

Those persons wishing to speak on this proposal are cordially invited to attend the public hearing. Copies of the sta report will be available on and after Friday, April 12, 2024. If you have any questions, please contact Kyle Van Leeuwen in the Planning Division at (442) 3392611 or kyle.vanleeuwen@carlsbadca.gov. The meeting can be viewed online at https://www. carlsbadca.gov/city-hall/meetings-agendas or on the city’s cable channel. In addition, written comments may be submitted to the City Council at or prior to the hearing via U.S. Mail to the attention of O ce of the City Clerk, 1200 Carlsbad Village Drive, Carlsbad, CA 92008, or via email to clerk@carlsbadca.gov.

If you challenge the Minor Conditional Use Permit and Coastal Development Permit in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice or in written correspondence delivered to the City of Carlsbad, Attn: City Clerk’s O ce, 1200 Carlsbad Village Drive, Carlsbad, CA 92008, at or prior to the public hearing.

CASE FILE: CUP 2022-0023/CDP 2022-0070

CASE NAME: POINSETTIA PARK WCF (AT&T)

PUBLISH: FRIDAY, APRIL 5, 2024

CITY OF CARLSBAD CITY COUNCIL

04/05/2024 CN 28737

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 063566-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 063566-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

CONCAVE NORTHWESTERLY, A RADIAL TO SAID POINT BEARS SOUTH 06°39’50” EAST; THENCE NORTHEASTERLY ALONG THE ARC OF SAID CURVE THROUGH A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 18°48’03” A DISTANCE OF 55.78 FEET; THENCE TANGENT NORTH 64°32’07” EAST, 11.25 FEET TO THE BEGINNING OF A TANGENT 20.00 FOOT RADIUS CURVE, CONCAVE WESTERLY; THENCE NORTHEASTERLY AND NORTHERLY ALONG THE ARC OF SAID CURVE THROUGH A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 90°46’28” A DISTANCE OF 31.69 FEET; THENCE TANGENT AND ALONG THE NORTHEASTERLY LOT LINES OF SAID LOT 86 AND 87, NORTH 26°14’21” WEST,

101.71 FEET; THENCE LEAVING SAID NORTHEAST LOT LINE OF SAID LOT 87, SOUTH 63°45’39” WEST, 46.44 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. PURSUANT TO THAT CERTAIN CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE FOR AJUSTMENT PLAT RECORDED OCTOBER 5, 2004, AS INSTRUMENT NO. 2004-946009 OF OFFICIAL RECORDS, SHOWN AS PARCEL A THEREIN. EXCEPT THEREFROM ALL REMAINING 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 PROPERTY HEREINABOVE DESCRIBED, TOGETHER WITH THE PERPETUAL RIGHT OF DRILLING, MINING, EXPLORING AND OPERATING THEREFOR AND STORING IN AND REMOVING THE SAME FROM SAID PROPERTY OR ANY OTHER PROPERTY, INCLUDING THE RIGHT TO WHIPSTOCK OR DIRECTIONALLY DRILL AND MINE FROM PROPERTIES OTHER THAN THOSE HEREINABOVE DESCRIBED, OIL OR GAS WELLS, TUNNELS AND SHAFTS INTO, THROUGH OR ACROSS THE SUBSURFACE OF THE PROPERTY 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, EXCEPTING THEREFROM, THE RIGHT OF DRILL, MINE, STORE, EXPLORE, OR OPERATE THROUGH THE SURFACE OR THE UPPER 500 FEET OF THE SUBSURFACE OF THE PROPERTY HEREINABOVE DESCRIBED, AS RESERVED IN GRANT DEED RECORDED DECEMBER 21, 2005 AS INSTRUMENT NO. 2005-1094565 OF OFFICIAL RECORDS The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 6879 GOLDSTONE ROAD, CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA 92009 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and

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

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

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 (866) 266-7512 or visit this internet website www.elitepostandpub. com, using the le number assigned to this case 2366987. 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: 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 (866) 266-7512, or visit this internet website www. elitepostandpub.com, using the le number assigned to this case 23-66987 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. Dated: 3/14/2024 ZBS Law, LLP, as Trustee 30 Corporate Park, Suite 450 Irvine, CA 92606 For NonAutomated Sale Information, call: (714) 848-7920 For Sale Information: (866) 2667512 www.elitepostandpub. com Michael Busby, Trustee Sale O cer This o ce is enforcing a security interest of your creditor. To the extent that your obligation has been discharged by a bankruptcy court or is subject to an automatic stay of bankruptcy, this notice is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a demand for payment or any attempt to collect such obligation. EPP 39671 Pub Dates 03/22, 03/29, 04/05/2024 CN 28676

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: $107,402.36 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 (800) 280-2832 or visit this Internet Web site WWW.

AUCTION.COM, using the le number assigned to this case 118584-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 118584-CA to nd the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. FOR SALES

INFORMATION: (800) 2802832 CLEAR RECON CORP 8880 Rio San Diego Drive, Suite 725 San Diego, California 92108 STOX 943963_118584CA 03/22/2024, 03/29/2024, 04/05/2024 CN 28670

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

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the City Council of the City of Carlsbad will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, April 16, 2024, at 5 p.m., at the Council Chamber, 1200 Carlsbad Village Drive, Carlsbad, California, to hear property owners’ objections to removal of weeds, rubbish and refuse on private properties in the Hazard Reduction Program.

Those persons wishing to speak on this proposal are cordially invited to attend this public hearing. Copies of the sta report will be available on and after Friday, April 12, 2024, https:// www.carlsbadca.gov/city-hall/meetings-agendas. The meeting can be viewed at https://www. carlsbadca.gov/residents/communication/city-tv-channel. If you have any questions, please contact Fire Marshal Randy Metz in the Fire Department at 442-339-2661 or randy.metz@ carlsbadca.gov

Written comments may be submitted to the City Council at or prior to the hearing via U.S. Mail to the attention of the O ce of the City Clerk, 1200 Carlsbad Village Drive, Carlsbad, CA 92008, or via email to clerk@carlsbadca.gov

If you challenge the Hazard Reduction Program in court, you may be limited to only raising issues presented at the public hearing described in this notice or in written correspondence delivered prior to the public hearing to the City of Carlsbad, Attn: City Clerk’s O ce, 1200 Carlsbad Village Drive, Carlsbad, CA 92008.

PUBLISH DATE: APRIL 5, 2024

CITY OF CARLSBAD CITY COUNCIL

least two court days before the date speci ed), the Petition for Change of Name (JC Form #NC-100) will be granted without a hearing. One copy of the Order Granting the Petition will be mailed to the petitioner. To change a name on a legal document, including a birth certi cate, social security card, driver license, passport, and other identi cation, a certi ed copy of Decree Changing Name (JC Form #NC-130) or Decree Changing Name and Order Recognizing Change of Gender and for Issuance of New Birth Certi cate (JC Form #NC-230) may be required. Contact the agency(ies) who issues the legal document that needs to be changed, to determine if a certi ed copy is required. A certi ed copy of Decree Changing Name (JC Form #NC-130) or Decree Changing Name and Order Recognizing Change of Gender and for Issuance of New Birth’ Certi cate (JC Form #NC230) may be obtained from the Civil Business O ce for a fee. Petitioners who are seeking a change of name under the Safe at Home program may contact the assigned department for information on obtaining certi ed copies. If all the requirements have not been met as of the date speci ed, the court will mail the petitioner a written order with further directions. If a timely objection is led, the court will set a hearing date and contact the parties by mail with further directions. A RESPONDENT OBJECTING TO THE NAME CHANGE MUST FILE A WRITTEN OBJECTION AT LEAST TWO COURT DAYS (excluding weekends and holidays)

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Claim of Adverse Possession To: Kathleen A Heying and all other persons whom it may concern. We, Jacquelyn Black and Glenn Jones give public notice as follows:

2. Adverse entry was made on this land by Jacquelyn Black and Glenn Jones and we have been in actual possession of this land continuously since March 25th, 2024

3. This possession is, and for all of such period of time has been, adverse to any claim of any other person, including Kathleen A Heying.

4. We are the only living man and woman who has claimed any part of the above-mentioned land / premises and has made improvements thereon.

5. We are now the owners of the above-mentioned land / premises and have the legal and lawful right to remain the owners for the full statutory period prescribed by California Law.

6. This Notice of Claim of Adverse Possession does not and is not intended to Slander Title to the above-mentioned land / premises. It is solely intended to establish our Adverse Possession claim. Under California law, To establish title by adverse possession, the users must prove that they have satis ed each and all of the following ve requirements: (a) Possession was held either under a claim of right or color of title (b) Actual, open, notorious occupation of the premises in such a manner as to constitute reasonable notice to the record owner occurred (c) Occupation was both exclusive and hostile to the title of the true owner (d) Possession was uninterrupted and continued for at least ve years; and (e) All taxes levied against the property during such ve-year period were paid by them. (Dimmick v. Dimmick ( 1962) 58 cal. 2d 417 at p. 421).

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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

Odd Files

Crème de la Weird

NBC News reported on March 21 about a Tennessee man suffering from prosopometamorphopsia, also known as PMO — a neurological disorder that causes victims to perceive faces in distorted shapes, size, texture or color. In Victor Sharrah’s case, he sees faces as demonic. The 59-year-old of Clarksville said it started in November 2020: “My first thought was I woke up in a demon world,” he said. “You can’t imagine how scary it was.” Sharrah sees the distortions only in person, not in pictures or on computer screens. Consequently, he was able to work with researchers at Dartmouth College to create a visual representation of what he sees vs. reality. There are fewer than 100 reported cases of PMO; symptoms can continue for years, as Sharrah’s have, or can resolve after just a few days. [NBC News, 3/21/2024]

Awesome!

Punxsutawney Phil and his wife (?), Phyllis, have big news: They are parents to two healthy babies, the Associated Press reported. “Phil and Phyllis have started a family,” said Thomas Dunkel, president of The Inner Circle, part of the Punxsutawney Groundhog Club. “I talked to Phil with my cane, which lets me speak Groundhogese, and Phil could not be more excited.” (OK, Thomas.) Phil and Phyllis live in climate-controlled quarters at the Punxsutawney Memorial Library, but plans are in place to move them to larger quarters on the grounds now that their family is growing. Dunkel said the offspring

will not become Punxsutawney Phil, because Phil is immortal, having drunk “The Elixir of Life,” which Phyllis is prohibited from imbibing. (Uh, yeah, OK, Thomas.) [AP, 3/28/2024]

Police Report

In 2024, California started prohibiting police departments from sharing photos of suspects in nonviolent crimes, United Press International reported. Accordingly, the Murrieta Police Department started using emojis, characters from movies and, most recently, Lego head images to cover the faces of suspects when they posted on social media. But now, Lt. Jeremy Durrant said, the Lego heads have to go. “The Lego Group reached out to us and respectfully asked us to refrain from using their intellectual property in our social media content, which ... we understand and will comply with.” [UPI, 3/25/2024]

Bright Ideas

— A 47-year-old man was arrested in Parowan, Utah, on March 17 after multiple drivers reported him from I-15, KSL-TV reported. Callers said the man’s pickup truck had “red and blue flashing lights and they were getting other vehicles to move out of their way,” police said. What tipped them off? The pickup also had a construction company logo on the side. The suspect indicated he was only trying to get through traffic faster, not pull anyone over. He also tested positive for “cannabis, amphetamines and methamphetamine,” and he had a small bag of white powder that he said he uses “to stay awake while driving.” He was booked into the Iron County Jail. [KSL, 3/25/2024]

— Emma Keen, 42, of Wales, was on the fourth day of her trek to Mount Everest Base Camp in March to raise money for the Kidney Wales

Foundation, Wales Online reported. As she FaceTimed with her brother and sisterin-law, she showed them a yak standing about 2 meters away. “Without warning I could hear the hoofs pounding toward me, a sharp stabbing pain in the top of my leg,” Keen said. The yak was readying for another run at her when she was helped away and airlifted to a hospital, where she got 10 stitches. She later rejoined the group to finish the hike on horseback. “My charity means a lot to me as my brother Peter is currently on the transplant list,” Keen said. “It was important that I continue with the trek.” [Wales Online, 3/24/2024]

Gov’t in Action

— A state Senate panel in South Carolina is investigating a mystery involving $1.8 billion, the Associated Press reported on March 26. The huge sum has accumulated over the last decade in a bank account, but authorities don’t know where the money is coming from or where it’s supposed to go. “It does not inspire confidence,” said Gov. Henry McMaster. “But the good news is no money was lost.” Meanwhile, state officers are pointing fingers at each other, and lawmakers are annoyed that the money is sitting idle while requests from state agencies are going unfulfilled. “There is no need to hurry up and try to spend it,” McMaster said. [AP, 3/26/2024]

— In Oakland, Victor Silva Sr., 102, received a citation earlier in March from the city about the graffiti on his fence, KTVU-TV reported. If he didn’t remove it, he’d face a $1,100 fine, plus $1,277 for each failed reinspection. Before Silva started using a wheelchair, he’d paint over the graffiti himself. Now, Silva Jr., 70, has that task. “It’s hard to keep up with it because as soon as we get it painted, it’s gonna be graffiti

on it again, and it won’t last,” he said. The family owns a business nearby that’s been broken into three times in the last year. “It’s hard to understand where our tax dollars are going,” Silva Jr. said. “They can’t answer 911, but they can come out and hassle you about a fence?” The city inspector is expected to review the case and, most likely, cancel the citation. [KTVU, 3/20/2024]

The Continuing Crisis

Easter is obviously NOT a good time for an egg shortage, as Norwegians are finding out. The Associated Press reported that as a result of bird flu and overproduction, which led the country to ask farmers to reduce their production, eggs are not only hard to find, but are expensive when you can get your hands on them. So Norwegians are crossing the border to Sweden, where 20-packs of eggs are readily available and cost about $3.70 — 30% less than in Norway. The Maxi-Mat food store in Sweden about 62 miles south of Oslo has been filled with “desperate” shoppers, the Norwegian news outlet Nettavisen reported. Wonder if any of them had large ears and a colorful basket? [AP, 3/28/2024]

It’s Come to This

Remember the life-saving door at the end of “Titanic”? The one that Rose and Jack couldn’t both fit on? At Heritage Auctions in Dallas on March 23, the Balsa wood panel used in the movie sold for $718,750 to an anonymous buyer, The New York Times reported. The auction liquidated a large trove of items from Planet Hollywood, including Indiana Jones’ whip and Jack’s ax from “The Shining.” No word yet on whether the new owner has tested the door’s width to see if Jack might have, after all, survived. [New York Times, 3/26/2024]

Wake me when the movie starts

To be successful, any business must deliver more than it promises, charge reasonable prices and not antagonize customers.

Basic, right? Only movie chains seem more interested in being inflation’s leading indicator.

This disconnect struck me when my bride and I paid $50 for admission and snacks to catch a flick that’ll undoubtedly be on Amazon Prime by July.

Laden with overpriced popcorn, we risked injury amidst an obstacle course of three-dimensional coming attractions displays. Settling into our seats, we were subjected to 25 commercials, six coming attractions, reminders to buy more snacks and an admonishment to silence our phones.

Movie marketing isn’t new. Coming Next posters entice you in, snack bars offer “deals” and product placements subliminally shout, “Buy this!” Local businesses sponsor trivia contests, occupying viewers until showtime.

And I don’t object to the coming attractions or the request for silence. My complaint is the 35 minutes of self-promotional noise.

Because if I wanted to see commercials with my movie, I’d have stayed home.

Today there’s feverish competition for every consumer dollar. A billion websites, hundreds of cable channels, Netflix and the rest are battling for theater audiences’ attention.

Businesses facing such intense competition must provide value-added reasons for customers to patronize them.

Luring customers is

what spurred theaters during the Great Depression to give away dishes. That’s why my grandparents regularly attended the movies — to complete their set of plates.

But annoying a captive audience with paid advertising is more likely to eliminate any good feelings the occasion might otherwise generate.

And it makes me wonder if, with so many “premium” channels and upgraded services, customers would voluntarily pay more to avoid being sold to in what’s supposed to be a relaxing atmosphere.

Before foisting yet more advertising on us, theaters should consider offering customers a premium “we’ll call” service, providing notice when the actual movie will start and short-circuiting the ads.

After all, lots of customers already come late to accomplish this objective. Theater owners might as well capitalize on it.

And advertisers will still reach those uninterested in this service…just as they do with subscribers to countless streaming services who’d rather listen to ads than pay to avoid them.

There’s an opportunity here to give folks what they want. Theaters should consider filling that gap.

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

Satire by Jim Babwe

April 5

EVENTS CALENDAR

SUPER DIAMOND

Super Diamond is a Neil Diamond tribute band from San Francisco. $27, 9 p.m. at Belly Up, 143 S Cedros Ave, Solana Beach.

‘ANASTASIA’

Join us in celebrating 20 years of Center Stage Productionsat our upcoming production of the dazzling musical “Anastasia.” $25, 7:30 p.m. at California Center for the Arts, 340 N Escondido Blvd, Escondido.

ASHES TO ACTION

Climate activists and persons of faith will hold a memorial service to remember those who have died from various global climate-related catastrophes including recent California flooding. Please wear black. Free, 1 to 2:30 p.m. April 5 at Citibank, 740 Lomas Santa Fe Dr, Solana Beach.

SPRING TEA

Celebrate the start of spring with a special afternoon tea inspired by the flavors of the season. Menu includes a selection of sandwiches, traditional tea scones, sweets and tea. $45$89, 12 to 4 p.m. April 5 at Fairmont Grand Del Mar, 5300 Grand del Mar Ct, San Diego.

‘TIME FOR INTROSPECTION’

The Palomar Symphony Orchestra and Palomar Choirs and invited choirs present Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s “Requiem.” Directed by Ellen Weller and John Russell. $10-$16, 7 to 9 p.m. April 5 & 6 at Howard Brubeck Theatre at Palomar College, 1140 W Mission Rd, San Marcos.

UNVEILING CREATIVITY

Front Porch Gallery’s latest exhibition explores the creative journey of art beginning from the first

spark of inspiration to revealing the finalized piece to viewers. The gallery invites visitors to attend a docent-led tour where artists will share insights into their processes and the meanings behind their works. Free, 1 to 3 p.m. April 5 at Front Porch Gallery, 2903 Carlsbad Blvd, Carlsbad.

VISTA GARDEN CLUB Vista Garden Club’s April meeting will cover everything members need to know to have a winning entry in this year’s club flower

show. Free, 1:45 p.m. at Jim Porter Recreation Center , 1200 Vale Terrace Dr, Vista.

OUR SHABBAT TABLE

Join us for an author talk and Shabbat dinner with Kitty Morse, author of Bitter Sweet. $43-$84, 7:30 p.m. at Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center, 4126 Executive Dr, La Jolla.

‘THE 39 STEPS’

New Village Arts presents “The 39 Steps,” a thrilling and comedic play that follows the misadventures of Richard Hannay in preWW2 Britain who becomes entangled in espionage. $28-$44, April 14 to May 12 at The Conrad Prebys Theatre at The Dea Hurston New Village Arts Center, 2787 State St, Carlsbad.

‘PUTNAM COUNTY’

Students at The Theatre School at North Coast Repertory Theatre will perform the Tony Award-winning “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee.” $21-$25, April 4-7 at North Coast Repertory Theatre, 987 Lomas Santa Fe Dr, Solana Beach.

KIMMI BITTER

Dial up the reverb, crank up the twang, and get ready to hitch a ride back to

1965 with Kimmi Bitter and the Westside Twang. $20, 8 to 10 p.m. April 5 at The Brooks Theatre, 217 N Coast Hwy, Oceanside.

FACE2FACE, HELLO AGAIN

Last year’s FACE2FACE exhibition of portraits and self-portraits was so popular that we’re bringing it back with an open house. Free, 5:30 to 8 p.m. The exhibition runs from March 25 to April 28 at The Brooks Theatre, 217 N Coast Hwy, Oceanside.

(S)LIGHT OF HAND

Photographic artists Debra Achen and Diana Bloomfield exhibit award-winning prints. Free, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 5 at The Photographer’s Eye Gallery, 326 E Grand Ave, Escondido.

CIRCUS VARGAS

New production showcases different cultures and nationalities coming together to entertain, laugh, live, love and celebrate as one. $25, 7:30 p.m. at Westfield Mission Valley West, 1640 Camino del Rio N, San Diego.

April 6

CLEAN CALIFORNIA

Caltrans, Clean Califor-

nia and I Love A Clean San Diego (ILACSD) are excited to announce a major community cleanup and beautification event in San Diego on April 6. Free, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. April 6 at Azalea Park, 4036 Pepper Dr, San Diego.

PICNIC + FLOWERS

Pop Up Picnic Co. returns with Picnic + Flowers, a family-friendly picnic experience set amidst the backdrop of The Flower Fields. $140, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 6 at Carlsbad Flower Fields, 5704 Paseo del Norte, Carlsbad.

FREE COMPOST & MULCH

Pick up free compost and mulch at this convenient drive-thru event. Free, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 6 at Carlsbad Senior Center, 799 Pine Ave, Carlsbad.

TRUECARE GALA, AWARDS

TrueCare’s annual gala celebrates the advancement of equity in local health. All funds raised support TrueCare’s new health care campus coming to Oceanside in 2024. $350, 5 p.m. at Omni La Costa Resort & Spa, 2100 Costa del Mar Rd, Carlsbad.

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1. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: When did April Fools’ Day come into being?

2. GEOGRAPHY: In which nation is the Great Victoria Desert located?

3. MOVIES: What sport is featured in the movie “The Mighty Ducks”?

4. HISTORY: What is the name of the island where Napoleon was exiled in 1814?

5. ANIMAL KINGDOM: What is the largest rodent in the world?

6. LITERATURE: What is the name of Ron Weasley’s pet rat in the “Harry Potter” book series?

7. U.S. STATES: Which letter of the alphabet is not in any U.S. state’s name?

8. TELEVISION: Which iconic 1960s sitcom inspired two spinoff hits, “Petticoat Junction” and “Green Acres”?

9. U.S. PRESIDENTS: Which president was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for bravery in WWII?

10. ANATOMY: How many pairs of spinal nerves exist in humans?

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9. George H.W. Bush. 10. 31 pairs.

1. Likely in the late 16th century, when calendars changed from Julian to Gregorian.

8. “The Beverly Hillbillies.”

2. Australia.

3. Ice hockey.

4. Elba.

5. Capybara.

6. Scabbers.

7. Q.

7. Q.

3. Ice hockey. 4. Elba. 5. Capybara. 6. Scabbers.

8. “The Beverly Hillbillies.”

1. Likely in the late 16th century, when calendars changed from Julian to Gregorian. 2. Australia.

9. George H.W. Bush. 10. 31 pairs.

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ers Festival kicks off at the Coronado Library featuring local writers including Cardiff author Michelle Gable and Rancho Santa Fe author Elizabeth St. John. Register at sandiegowritersfestival. com. Free, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. April 6 at Coronado Public Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado.

CULTURED DAIRY

Learn how to make cultured milk, yogurt, cheese & dairy products through fermentation. $79, 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. April 6 at Pacific Isle Condominiums, 3050 Rue Dorleans, San Diego.

WATSON, BELDOCK, BEACH

Peggy Watson, David Beldock, and Paul Beach perform original acoustic folk, blues, and jazz. Special guest, Deborah Liv Johnson will join them. $15-$18, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. April 6 at Pilgrim United Church of Christ, 2020 Chestnut Ave, Carlsbad.

CARLSBAD EARTH MONTH

Enjoy family-friendly activities, workshops and live music at Carlsbad’s annual Earth Month Celebration. Learn how to reduce food waste. Free, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 6 at Pine Avenue Community Room, 3209 Harding St, Carlsbad.

DISCOVERY TOUR

Discover the beauty of San Elijo Lagoon along a family friendly, accessible trail. Ages 9 and up. Free, 10 to 11 a.m. April 6 at San Elijo Lagoon Nature Center,

Mary Magdalene, one of the most misunderstood figures in the Bible. $30. Shows at 7 p.m. on April 6 and 3 p.m. on April 7 at Star Repertory Theatre, 329 E Valley Pkwy, Escondido.

IMPROV FUNDAMENTALS

Ready to let go, connect, and unleash your creativity? Join us for a fun journey of laughter, spontaneity and endless possibilities. $175, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. April 6 at The Brooks Theatre, 217 N Coast Hwy, Oceanside.

April 7

SPRING FLING

The San Marcos Chamber of Commerce presents the 33rd annual Spring Fling and Street Fair with more than 200 artisans, live entertainment, a brew garden, kids fun zone and more. Free, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 7 at Along Via Vera Cruz, San Marcos, Via Vera Cruz, San Marcos.

BEN ROSENBLUM

Ben Rosenblum brings his award-winning, genre-bending compositional style to the Nebula Project, a six-piece ensemble featuring a diverse cast of New York City’s most in-demand jazz musicians. Free, 2 to 3 p.m. April 7 at Encinitas Library, 540 Cornish Dr, Encinitas.

REDLANDS SYMPHONY Fallbrook’s Redlands Symphony returns after a 10-year hiatus. The concert will pair music from the old world, Baroque style with Argentinian tango and South American dance

with Mike Hess Brewing. $65, 4 p.m. at San Diego Mission Bay Resort, 1775 E Mission Bay Dr, San Diego.

FAMILY FUN DAY

Family Friendly – Accessible Location – Registration Suggested. 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. April 7 at San Elijo Lagoon Nature Center, 2710 Manchester Ave, Cardiff by the Sea.

DIVINE LIGHT HEALING

This healing event on the eve of the solar eclipse is a time of new beginnings in which spiritual power is magnified, so it is the perfect opportunity to initiate the changes that you desire. $20, 6:30 to 8 p.m. April 7 at Spiritual Arts Institute, 527 Encinitas Blvd, Encinitas.

‘MAGDALENE’ MUSICAL

Genesis Operate Theatre’s production of “ The Musical” will transport the audience back 2,000 years into the world of Mary Magdalene, one of the most misunderstood figures in the Bible. $30, 3 p.m. at STAR Repertory Theatre, 329 E Valley Pkwy, Escondido.

JAZZ EVENSONG

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

April 8

‘REAL WOMEN’

This play, “Real Women Have Curves,” is a microcosm of the Latina immigrant experience, celebrates women’s bodies, the power of women and the bond that happens when women work together. $5, 7:30 p.m. at Carlsbad City Library, 1775 Dove Ln, Carlsbad.

TOTAL ECLIPSE VIEWING

The San Diego State University Astronomy Department will host a special presentation on the total solar eclipse. All ages welcome. Crafts available for children. 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. April 8 at Encinitas Library, 540 Cornish Dr, Encinitas.

April 9

JOAN OSBORNE

Throughout her 25year, multi-Grammy nominated career, Joan Osborne

has never been an artist confined to one space. Watch her perform live at Belly Up. $45, 8 p.m. at Belly Up, 160 S Cedros Ave, Solana Beach.

GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY

Former genealogy librarian Mary Von Orsdol will present in hybrid format, “Going Paperless,” showing how she consolidated her completed genealogy research into digital form. 10 a.m. at Faraday Center, Faraday Ave, Carlsbad.

April 10

JIMMIE VAUGHAN

Four-time Grammy-winner Jimmie Vaughan is set to perform at Belly Up with Mathias Lattin as his opening act. $40-$70, 8 p.m. at Belly Up, 143 S Cedros Ave, Solana Beach.

THE GOOD EARTH

Escondido Arts Association celebrates Earth Month with its April show, honoring themes of nature. 12 a.m. at Escondido Art Association, 121 W Grand Ave, Escondido.

April 11

THE BROTHERS COMATOSE

The five-piece string band is anything but a traditional acoustic outfit with their fierce musicianship and rowdy, rock concert-like shows. $22, 8 p.m. at Belly Up, 143 S Cedros Ave, Solana Beach.

SOLANA BEACH GAME DAY

The city of Solana Beach is hosting its bilingual Game Day, inviting residents to bring a friend and play everything from Loteria, Scrabble, Uno, corn hole and more. 12 to 2 p.m. April 11 at La Colonia Community Park, 715 Valley Ave, Solana Beach.

‘MATILDA THE MUSICAL’ San Dieguito Academy will be performing Roald Dahl’s “Matilda the Musical” at the Clayton E. Liggett Theater on campus. $10$16, 7 p.m. at San Dieguito Academy, 800 Santa Fe Dr, Encinitas.

WIDOWS AND WIDOWERS

Catholic Widows and Widowers of North County Walk above Flower Fields with lunch to follow, Karl Strauss Brewing Co. We love to get together to share our love for food, drink and company. 10 a.m. at The Flower Fields, 5704 Paseo del Norte,

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of the 5 Freeway in the Flower Hill Promenade Plaza at 2600 Via De La Valle, unit G102. Boasting both friendly, personal service coupled with state-of-the-art technology. First Bank’s Del Mar branch is the future of banking.

Possessing nearly 20 years of financial services experience, Alberto Velazquez is serving Del Mar residents as the branch manager. Although Alberto has worked in banking in the Del Mar area for many years, he chose to join First Bank’s new branch because he enjoys working in the beautiful, coastal area and has a similar mindset of building long-term relationships.

First Banks’s Del Mar team is fully committed to serving all area clients, but businesses of family ownership structure are one segment they feel they can passionately serve. To its credit, First Bank focuses

on developing value-added, strategic partnerships with closely held businesses. In fact, First Bank has made it their organization’s mission to help local, family-owned businesses, their families, and employees thrive through the generations. First Bank even launched a First Bank for Family-Owned Businesses that take a holistic view of family-owned enterprises and delivers services beyond that of traditional banking products.

Also possessing nearly 20 years of experience in financial services, Ruth Sintay is First Bank’s banking specialist and works alongside Alberto. The branch also features an Interactive Teller Machine offering the convenience of transacting in a secure, contactless manner.

The First Bank Del Mar branch is open for in-person services from 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Monday through Friday. Clients may transact with a live on-screen First Bank banker via the ITM from 7:00 am – 5:00 pm Monday through Friday and 7:00 am – 12:00 pm on Saturday.

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FIRST BANK is located in the Flower Hill Promenade on Via De La Valle, convenient to the 5 freeway. Courtesy photo

F45 concept delivers great fitness results in Poinsettia Village

CARLSBAD — A newer fitness concept spreading through California has been helping North County residents lose hundreds of pounds in body weight and get into shape with its intense training methods packed into a short 45-minute workout session.

F45, which stands for “functional 45-minute workout,” is a high-intensity, interval-based group training concept that combines functional movements in a 45-minute circuit style session. The training focuses on improving body composition, strength and cardiovascular fitness through dynamic, full-body exercises for all ages and fitness levels.

“The program is designed to help individuals move better throughout the day, promoting injury prevention and overall well-being,” said owner Jason Durrant.

F45 offers personalized training for participants in group settings, which ultimately helps them connect, build relationships with and encourage each other to continue progressing toward their health goals.

“Central to the F45 experience is its community-driven approach, where members build friendships and enjoy working out together,” Durrant said.

Each class is limited to 30 people and led by a coach who ensures the participants receive personalized attention and guidance. According to Durrant, this personalized approach helps keep participants motivated, challenged and accountable, which leads to greater success in reaching their fitness goals.

A key aspect of the program is accountability. The program begins by conducting an InBody scan for members at the start of their journeys that provides insights into their body composition and establishes a baseline for them. Based on the results, F45 coaches then help members to set their personalized fitness goals and track their progress through monthly body scans that follow changes in body composition over time.

The program also hosts a 45-day challenge multiple times throughout the year – complete with a nutrition plan – to help members monitor their progress.

Another tool to track progress is the F45 Playoffs, a fitness test consisting of a 10-minute circuit with participants performing 45-second exercises at 10 stations.

“These tools, combined with our supportive community and expert coaching, help our members have fun and stay accountable on their fitness journey,” Durrant said.

Durrant, who opened his Carlsbad F45 gym in 2020, chose Poinsettia Village after searching for a coastal location with a strong sense of community that valued fitness. He has been involved in F45 for a decade, having first started as a coach in Sydney, Australia where the concept first originated.

In just a few years, Durrant has seen F45 participants make incredible strides at his Carlsbad location. One member lost 104 pounds by her one-year anniversary as a participant.

Durrant also noted the F45 45-day challenges consistently result in a 7% to 8% body fat loss, with one member standing out at an 11% body fat reduction in just 45 days.

“These stories demonstrate the effectiveness of our program and the transformative impact it can have on people’s lives,” Durrant said.

The F45 experience offers unlimited training for $200 per month or three sessions per week for $45 each week. The program also offers 10 or 20-pack classes for those who prefer a more flexible attendance schedule.

F45 is located at 7030 Avenida Encinas, Suite 130, in Carlsbad. For more information or to sign up, call 619-530-1831 or visit www. f45training.com/studio/ carlsbadpoinsettia.

Check out F45 on their Instagram @f45_training_ poinsettia or their Facebook @f45trainingpoinsettia.

SiFi Networks and T-Mobile Fiber bringing fiber internet to Oceanside

Oceanside FiberCity® is a superfast, open access, fiber internet network that is being built right now by SiFi Networks, throughout Oceanside. This full fiber network will deliver a high speed, reliable connection to homes and businesses, support smart city applications and help to close the digital divide.

Oceanside FiberCity® is partnering with T-Mobile Fiber to provide lightning-fast, residential fiber internet. Plans will start at $55/mo. and will include options for 500 Mbps, 1 Gig, and 2 Gig speeds. With this service, customers will enjoy equal upload and download speeds

and a Wi-Fi 6 router included in the price of the plan, in addition to freedom and peace of mind knowing they don’t have to worry about annual contracts, exploding bills or installation fees.

Residents should keep an eye on their mailboxes for more information regarding availability, or they can visit www.T-MobileFiber.com/ Oceanside to check their eligibility and join the waitlist.

So how does Fiber internet work? Fiber internet uses fiber-optic cables to provide a broadband connection, carrying enormous amounts of information at nearly the speed of light. The information travels down the cables

through pulses of light and is converted into an output that devices understand, resulting in a consistent and high-quality internet experience.

Fiber is also sustainable and environmentally friendly, due to the efficiency of light transmission as opposed to being powered by electric like in traditional copper telecom. Not only this, SiFi Networks’ FiberCity® networks are built to last long into the future. The fiber optic cables are placed underground, which results in greater resilience to damage and weather conditions. Once buried, the fiber cable can serve Oceanside for gen-

erations to come.

What does all this mean for you? Fiber transforms households and can provide some of the fastest internet speeds available today. A fiber connection makes working and learning from home less stressful and more efficient, and the fast speeds make it an ideal choice for connecting several devices at once, online gaming, streaming high-def content and more.

For more information on the Oceanside FiberCity® visit oceansidefibercity.com, and for more information on T-Mobile Fiber service in Oceanside visit T-MobileFiber.com/Oceanside.

Project Dog Foster a countywide campaign

SAN DIEGO — Six members of the San Diego Animal Welfare Coalition have joined in a countywide campaign to find foster homes for the dogs in their care in hopes of solving a common problem: being over capacity. Project Dog Foster is intended to make it easy and fun for the community to step up and help, even if just for a short period of time, no matter where in the county they live. For more information about Project Dog Foster, visit projectdogfoster.org.

Project Dog Foster was created pro bono by marketing and media management companies CSBimpact and Simpler&Simpler. Their approach is lighthearted and fun, to capture awareness, consideration, and a smile. It includes a multimedia effort, including TV, radio and out of home digital ads. Participating organizations include City of Chula Vista Animal Services, Frosted Faces Foundation, PAWS of Coronado, Rancho Coastal Humane Society, San Diego County Department of Animal Services and San Diego Humane Society. Between the six orga-

supplies, and medical care. And as an added benefit, fostering is a great way to trial if you are ready to become a pet parent!

“The lifesaving benefits of fostering cannot be overstated,” said Dr. Gary Weitzman, president and CEO, San Diego Humane Society. “Temporarily opening your heart and home to a pet offers the personal attention and vital security that our shelter animals need. We also learn characteristics about that animal that will help find a better match when speaking to potential adopters.”

kalla McFadden, director of Foster Programs, Rancho Coastal Humane Society. “In a foster home, pets can decompress and blossom into a loving companion that potential adopters are looking for.”

“Fostering a senior dog might be easier than you think,” said Andrew Smíšek, co-founder, Frosted Faces Foundation. “They often have lower energy levels and require less exercise. If you'd rather take a nap with your dog than take it on a run, consider fostering a senior dog!”

nizations, there are more than 1,100 dogs who stand to benefit from a break from the hectic shelter environment. The most urgent need is for medium to large dogs, many of whom are experiencing kennel stress after more than 6 months in care. For most dogs, any length of time out of the shelter is beneficial, so no long-term commitment is needed for prospective fosters. The organization you choose to foster for will provide food,

“Unfortunately, more than 40% of our dogs have been available for adoption for 30 days or longer, and we currently have 5 dogs who have been in care for more than a year,” said Carl Smith, interim director at the County of San Diego Department of Animal Services. “Fortunately, when you foster with any of our organizations, we provide all the supplies, so there is no cost to you while fostering.”

“Many pets don't show their true personalities in a kennel setting,” said Mi-

“Fostering a dog is rewarding in so many ways” said Ashley Milo, deputy director of animal services, Chula Vista. “You get to see them enjoy life through play, exploration and cuddles. Capturing their goofy escapades and inspiring awe with the soft and cuddly moments, you get to tell their stories. You also give them back a sense of normalcy, all while helping them find a family to call their own. What can be more rewarding than that?”

For more information about Project Dog Foster, visit projectdogfoster.org.

OCEANSIDE RESIDENTS should keep an eye on their mailboxes for more information about availability, or they can visit T-MobileFiber.com/Oceanside to check their availability and join the waitlist. Courtesy photo

OWNER JASON DURRANT during a training session at F45, which means “functional 45-minute workout.” Courtesy photo

QUEENIE has been available for adoption from San Diego Humane Society since October 2022. Courtesy photo