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Oceanside Dem joins 2026 race

Krahel gives up party chair for shot at

D-5 seat

By Samantha Nelson OCEANSIDE

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Lifelong Oceanside

resident and former San Diego County Democratic Party leader Kyle Krahel has announced his run for the District 5 seat on the San Diego County Board of Supervisors next year.

Krahel, who has also gone by Krahel-Frolander, recently stepped down from his role as county democratic party chair to pursue a supervisor candidacy. He currently serves as chief of staff for U.S. Rep. Mike Levin (D-San Juan Capistrano).

Krahel grew up in Oceanside, where he began serving his community at a young age. As a teenager, he served on the Oceanside Youth Commission and graduated from El Camino High School as valedictorian. After earning a bachelor’s degree in government from Harvard University, he returned to his hometown to continue his service here.

He went on to serve on the Oceanside Planning Commission and as staff for Mayor Esther Sanchez. He was unanimously elected as the county’s democratic party chair earlier this year.

Krahel announced his candidacy for the November 2026 election in front of Oceanside City Hall on July 26, flanked by a crowd of people there in support as well

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Carmel Valley high schoolers Gabriella Bigler, left, a para-athlete, and Kate Rasmussen won the inclusive double sculls race at the US Rowing Youth National Championships in June. Story on 13.

City, Fairgrounds talks on housing hit new snag

By Leo Place DEL MAR —

The 22nd District Agricultural Association board is once again questioning whether to continue discussions with city leaders about placing affordable housing on Del Mar Fairgrounds land, after the city shared support for reducing state control in housing matters.

The Fairgrounds and city entered into an exclusive negotiating rights agreement last year to study the possibility of developing at least 61 affordable housing units to help

the city fulfill its state housing requirements.

At a July 24 meeting, 22nd DAA board member Mark Arabo advocated to pause affordable discussions with the city for a second time, until the City Council explains why it agreed earlier this month to support the Our Neighborhood Voices ballot initiative, which he claimed is “anti-affordable housing.”

Our Neighborhood Voices

Carlsbad cartoonist Scott Chambers reflects on the life of playwright and disability activist Neil Marcus, above, whose memoir Chambers worked on before and after Marcus’ 2021 death. Story on Page 21 Photo by Gary Ivanek

KYLE KRAHEL serves as chief of staff for U.S. Rep. Mike Levin.

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White seeking 2nd term

By Samantha Nelson ESCONDIDO

— Mayor Dane White has announced his re-election campaign for next year.

White first won the mayoral election in 2022, unseating incumbent Mayor Paul McNamara for a four-year term expiring in 2026.

Since then, White has pushed for several key initiatives to curb homelessness, improve public safety, and enhance opportunities for small businesses, according to his announcement.

Some of those moves include approving increased enforcement against homeless encampments, proposing alternative funding sources for a new local shelter, and exploring potential recreational cannabis sales within the city.

White, who previously experienced homelessness as a young man in Escondido nearly two decades ago, claimed his

Scouts undaunted by mural vandals

By Leo Place

SOLANA

BEACH

— A group of high school Girl Scouts who embarked on a mural project in Solana Beach earlier this year said they still want to spread their message of kindness in the community, despite their artwork being repeatedly vandalized.

The project was led by Troop 3143, comprising six young women from Solana Beach who attend San Dieguito Academy, Canyon Crest Academy, and Torrey Pines High School. The troop worked with the city over the past year to beautify six utility boxes on San Andres and Highland Drive.

The idea for the murals evolved as the members pursued their Girl Scouts Senior Visionary Awards. All the young women began developing artwork in various mediums, including painting, drawing, digital art, friendship bracelets and playlists, illustrating what an ideal world would look like.

The Girl Scouts wanted to share their work with the community, and with the support of the Solana Beach Public Arts Commission and city officials, were granted permission to paint the six utility boxes.

After cleaning and prepping the utility boxes for painting in February, they got to work, finding time to complete the murals between school and other responsibilities. Some nights, they would use light to project a stencil of the artwork onto the box, allowing them to continue their work.

“The message I wanted to convey was how women and girls hold power and should be willing to show it and use it,” said Girl Scout and incoming Torrey Pines senior Sienna Barry. “Most people who saw us making

the artwork were very appreciative of our effort in beautifying the forgotten utility boxes.”

While the murals were scheduled to be completed by late June, their work was never completed due to two incidents of vandalization in April and May.

In mid-April, the troop discovered that someone had spray-painted white over the in-progress artwork on two of the utility boxes, including a painting of the world. They were able to remove the majority of the spray paint from one of the boxes and taped signs to the boxes, letting people know that there were murals in progress.

A couple of days prior, one of the Girl Scouts reported being approached by an angry man who criticized

the mural while she was working on it and demanded to see a permit, despite them having permission from the city.

In late May, after making more progress on the boxes, the troop discovered that all of the boxes had been painted black, completely covering their murals. At that point, they did not have the supplies or the time to remove the paint and start over.

“They used their own troop money from cookie sales to fund all the supplies that they bought,” said troop leader Cathy Barnes, who is also the mother of one of the troop members. “They’re feeling kind of sad that their message got lost in everything, that something they were doing that was nice got shut down.”

While this setback was demoralizing, the troop plans to come back with another design for the utility boxes, hopefully within the next couple of months.

“The vandalism has stopped us from spreading our primary message. We never expected anything like this to happen, so it was very surprising that this happened twice. If possible, we would enjoy doing another community art project in order to continue to spread our message,” said another Girl Scout, who asked not to have her name included.

Assistant City Manager Dan King said while the city has seen incidents of vandalism, there has never been a situation like this where murals on utility boxes were

targeted. He said the city has discussed the problem with the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department, and that the city is ready to support the troop if they decide to move forward with another design.

“They put a lot of work into it, which is why it’s really unfortunate that this happened,” King said. “Hopefully, we can finally get their art put out there.”

Barnes said she is proud of the girls for their resilience. The troop has been together since the first grade, and this will likely be their last major project as a unit.

“They all are really wonderful, smart, active, great girls,” she said. “They are being quite resilient about still continuing.”

GIRL SCOUT Troop 3143 member Nola Coletti, left, paints a utility box in Solana Beach in April. At right, murals painted on utility boxes were vandalized with black paint in late May, bringing the troop’s project to a halt. A month earlier, a couple of the boxes had been vandalized with white paint. Courtesy photos

ESCONDIDO MAYOR Dane White’s term expires next year. Courtesy photo

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Social workers lead way

When Trump signed his Big Beautiful Bill into law, he left millions of Americans without coverage. The results will be catastrophic, leaving seniors without care, families without mental health resources and people with disabilities without the tools they need to live independently.

In a world already shaken by war, protest and economic uncertainty, these changes cut away the fragile safety nets so many Californians rely on.

a bridge over barriers. For some clients, it may be as simple as not having access to a computer that can bar them from services that require an online application; social workers can connect them with the resources they need to reestablish their stability.

Social workers are on the frontlines of making sure every Californian has access to the care and support they desperately need – and deserve.

Beyond the practical help of providing needed services, social workers can

mands their action, both at the human and legislative levels.

That advocacy is more critical than ever. As governments try to balance their budgets, they risk making decisions that harm millions of voiceless residents. But the measure of a strong society is often found in how it treats the vulnerable. Social workers remind us of that truth every day.

And they can’t do it alone.

Now is the time for each of us to follow their example and stand up for the good of

In the face of these cuts, California needs its social workers more than ever to guide and support its most vulnerable residents.

To

New requirements on how to qualify for federal or state support can tangle vulnerable populations in red tape. Social workers can help families and individuals navigate the new landscape to find the resources, care and information they need to stay on their feet. By staying connected to advocacy organizations that provide clear updates about policy shifts and organizations such as churches that offer assistance, social workers can quickly and effectively guide their clients through these changes.

Particularly for elderly clients or people with disabilities, social workers are

also serve as a conduit to the community. In times of crisis, community is more essential than ever. Social workers can connect clients with local groups and organizations that exist to provide the support and camaraderie we all need, especially during trials.

But social workers aren’t just assistants; they’re advocates. Many of their clients are from voiceless populations – people without the resources, language or political power to defend themselves.

Social workers don’t just help these people navigate the system. They stand up for their clients, pushing for laws that protect the vulnerable and protect human dignity. Social workers’ ethical commitment to their clients and community de-

The views, thoughts and opinions expressed on this page are solely those of the authors and do not reflect the views, thoughts and opinions of The Coast News.

Time to require IDs from federal agents

If a U.S. senator doesn’t work to alleviate the fears of his or her constituents, they probably are not doing their job very well.

This explains why, even when he knows the measure has no immediate chance for passage, California’s Democratic Sen. Alex Padilla the other day introduced new legislation requiring federal immigration enforcement agents to display clearly visible identification during enforcement actions, except those involving stealthy approaches to hideouts of the undocumented.

In California, this should not strike anyone as new or dangerous to law enforcement officers. The state penal code already requires uniformed officers to wear badges or nameplates correctly displaying their identification number or name.

It means on-duty cops, sheriff’s deputies and Highway Patrol members cannot conceal either their badge or name.

A current state Senate bill called SB 627 would also make it a misdemeanor for law enforcement officers to mask up while on duty, although this most likely could not be enforced upon federal officers working for Immigration and Customs Enforcement or the Border Patrol.

But in this case such symbolism is important, letting the host of mostly brown-skinned Californians now explicitly targeted by immigration agents, both legal residents and not, know that at least some public officials are on their side.

Said Padilla, “Without visible badges, names or insignia, members of the public often have no way to confirm whether they are interacting with legitimate government officials… causing widespread confusion and fear, especially in communities already subject to heightened immigration scrutiny,”

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dents, but often beaten to a pulp.

California officers could not do that. They must be identifiable unless working undercover. Yes, they can be masked when conditions justify it, but their badges must still be visible.

The federal Department of Homeland Security has so far justified allowing masks and lack of any identifying markers during arrests — both individual and mass — by claiming that identification would expose agents and their families to danger.

But their danger would be no more severe than the supposed peril of California officers, who have been openly identified for years.

It’s true that California cops who opposed the current state laws while they were still mere proposals offered precisely the same arguments against identification now being purveyed by Homeland Security. Yet, there has been no wave of attacks on California officers.

In fact, several online search engines reported there have been no reported incidents of targeting cops based on badge or name visibility. Not even one case where assailants singled out officers because their uniforms were identifiable as representing a particular agency.

So at least in California, there is no evidence for the kind of danger alleged by Homeland Security. But it is still possible that because of the fear and hatred thus far aroused by masked ICE agents, such incidents might occur.

our neighbors and communities. Whether by calling local legislators or volunteering with grassroots organizations, each of us has a responsibility to act on behalf of those around us, especially those who may be overlooked or underrepresented.

That’s how America becomes a stronger nation. Each Californian, each American working to support, protect and advocate for their fellow citizens.

Social workers are leading the way – it’s time for us to follow.

Richard L. Jones, PhD, is the President of the Board at Preferra Insurance Company RRG, a behavioral health liability insurance company overseen by social workers.

Padilla, like co-sponsor Cory Booker of New Jersey, knows this bill will not pass the Senate in this session, controlled by Republicans aligned with President Trump and his mass deportation campaign.

But it means something to many of the targeted — legitimately or not — for prominent senators to take their side.

Then there’s the whole issue of whether immigration agents should be permitted to wear masks or balaclavas in the first place while making arrests. If those under arrest aren’t sure their captors are really government officials, can they be blamed if they resist?

So far, they’ve not only been blamed in such inci-

Yet, federal rules and laws are not usually based on such conjecture. Rather, it usually takes some actual incidents for rules to become firm, as they appear to be today.

That’s why, said Padilla, “Our bill is grounded in law enforcement best practices that would prohibit immigration enforcement officers from wearing face coverings and require them to display name or badge number and the agency they represent. We must act to maintain trust between law enforcement and the communities they serve.”

That reasoning may prevail someday in the Senate, but certainly not unless Democrats manage to capture a majority there in next year’s election.

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Work on Esco’s first splash pad to begin by fall

Contract OK’d for installation at Grove Park

By Samantha Nelson ESCONDIDO —

The city has awarded a $2.36 million contract for construction of the city’s first-ever splash pad, which is anticipated to open by spring.

Western State Builders, Inc. is expected to begin building the splash pad at Grove Park in September and wrap up in March barring any delays, according to city staff.

The contract is within the $2.5 million initial budget for the future splash pad set in January 2024, when City Council rerouted American Rescue Plan Act funds from the discontinued aquatics facility project to pay for the splash pad and other projects instead.

The City Council unanimously awarded the contract on July 23. Mayor Dane White was absent from the meeting.

“It’s been a long time coming,” said Deputy Mayor Consuelo Martinez.

More than 2,000 residents chose between three design options last year, a majority of which chose the “playful colors” theme.

The splash pad will have inclusive design features split between two sec-

tions, one for younger children and another for older users. One of the features is a “sky soaker,” a big water feature that will periodically dump water over the portion of the older users’ side.

Project Manager Ed Vasquez said the soaker will not discharge water in a concentrated manner but instead will scatter it like heavy rain, making it safer for users.

Parents and guardians will be able to sit and keep an eye on their children at shade structures with picnic areas proposed for the area around the splash pad.

According to staff, splash pads must be built within a close proximity to a restroom, which guided the

city to choose Grove Park as the new splash pad’s future location.

Grove Park is centrally located in Escondido at 745 N. Ash St. by the East Mission Avenue intersection. The park includes walking trails, a basketball court, playgrounds for younger and older children, a gazebo, picnic areas, and green, open space.

Council members were generally pleased with the splash pad’s future location.

“It’s a good walking distance from people who may not have access to private pools or who can drive somewhere like the beach,” said Councilmember Christian Garcia.

Martinez was also hap-

py to see the splash pad located in District 1, which she represents on City Council.

“I think it’s a great, central location,” she said.

Grove Park and its future splash pad are located about one mile away from Grape Day Park, two-thirds of a mile from Farr Elementary School, one-fifth of a mile from Mission Middle School, and one-third of a mile from Pioneer Elementary School.

During construction, the parking lot, restrooms, gazebo, and some open space will be closed to the public for approximately six months.

City staff is currently discussing the potential use of nearby school park-

ing lots with the Escondido Union School District as an alternative option for Grove Park users while construction is ongoing.

Director of Public Works Joseph Goulart said while nothing is set in stone yet, Pioneer Elementary appears to be a “very favorable” option for alternative parking. The city is also encouraging park visitors to walk there instead of driving until construction is complete.

The park’s basketball court, playgrounds, walking path, and limited open space areas will remain accessible to the public throughout construction.

The city will determine operating hours for the

splash pad at a later date. Goulart said the splash pad will also have a to-be-determined “temperature threshold” for operation throughout the year.

The splash pad will not require a lifeguard to be on duty because there is no depth or pool of water on site.

Some residents have expressed concerns about how the city will handle homelessness activity and other potential misuse of the splash pad.

According to Goulart, the city plans to boost park ranger patrols at Grove Park and other parks throughout the city using Measure I funds, the city’s new onecent sales tax.

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A RENDERING of the future splash pad in Grove Park, the city’s first such installation. Construction is slated to begin this fall, with the play area scheduled to open in the spring. At right, a map of where the future splash pad will be situated within the park at 745 N. Ash St. Courtesy images

Hemp grower seeks switch to cannabis

By Samantha Nelson OCEANSIDE — A

South Morro Hills hemp grower has asked the city for permission to switch to growing cannabis.

South Morro Hills 47, LLC, which currently holds a cannabis cultivation local license, applied earlier this year for a conditional use permit to operate at 1319 Sleeping Indian Road.

Since at least the 1960s, the property has been used for various agricultural purposes. The Campbell family took over farming the land in 1994, and hemp is currently being cultivated on-site.

The request, if approved by the city, would switch the hemp currently grown in the site’s hoop houses over to the new cannabis crop.

Currently, the business is authorized by the County of San Diego's Department of Agriculture, Weights and Measures to breed and cultivate industrial hemp, and permitted to sell hemp seeds, flower and biomass for processing. The issue, however, is that the business is prohibited from selling its product within the state due to Gov. Gavin Newsom’s emergency ban on intoxicating hemp products, which went into effect last fall.

“As a result, we primarily sell our product to out-of-state facilities, which generates little to no revenue for the state or for the city of Oceanside,” South Morro Hills 47 states.

According to both the applicant and the site’s owner, Dustin Campbell, the crop change would be

advantageous for both parties as well as the city.

In a letter sent to the city, Campbell indicated that if the city grants the conditional use permit to cultivate cannabis, he could keep the property in the family and ensure that farming stays in South Morro Hills.

Over the 31 years that the Campbell family has owned the property, they have been forced to downsize their avocado and ornamental flower business due to drought, rising water costs, high property taxes, Mexican fruit and flower imports, and “other external factors beyond our control,” Campbell said. The family currently only farms on 25 of the 142 acres, seeking other tenants to work the rest in the meantime.

According to South Morro Hills 47, the Campbell family could obtain higher lease rates from cannabis cultivation.

Campbell added that the family business would not survive without the new cannabis crop, and could be forced to sell its land to potential developers down the road.

South Morro Hills 47 noted that the surrounding community “has clearly expressed a preference for maintaining the area’s historic agricultural charm rather than allowing for dense residential developments.”

“Our agreement and 25-year lease with Campbell Farms will ensure that the property remains designated for agricultural

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to amend the state constitution so local housing laws regarding land use planning and zoning take precedence over state statutes.

The initiative was brought forward in response to the slew of recent state laws such as SB 9 and SB 330, intended to facilitate new housing development and remove local barriers to development, which some cities say are an overreach from Sacramento.

“What alarms me is today I heard public comments that the city of Del Mar supported a ballot initiative that goes against all the productive housing talks we’ve done, and goes against what our amazing governor has done, and goes against housing,” Arabo said.

The public comment in question came from a spokesperson for Seaside Ridge, a 259-unit housing project proposed for 959 Border Ave. on the city’s north bluff. Seaside Ridge developers have a personal stake in whether housing discussions continue between the city and the Fairgrounds.

The state Housing and Community Development Department has made it clear that if an agreement with the Fairgrounds fails, Del Mar will be required to rezone the 929 Border Ave. site under a Housing Element program known as 1E.

Seaside Ridge spokesperson Darren Pudgil told the Fairgrounds board on July 24 that they shouldn’t have to “solve Del Mar’s housing crisis,” and argued that the city’s support for Our Neighborhood Voices is a bad sign.

“The vote sends a clear

message — Del Mar is not aligned with the governor’s housing priorities, and this board should not carry the burden for a city working against the state,” Pudgil said.

Del Mar leaders have claimed that Seaside Ridge is trying to undermine their housing discussions with the 22nd DAA.

“Counsel for the applicant has repeatedly tried to undermine the city’s efforts to secure low-income housing on the State Fairgrounds site by stating that the Seaside Ridge housing project is ‘shovel ready’ and can ‘meet all of the city’s housing demands.’ Neither is true,” Assistant City Attorney Ralph Hicks said in a July 18 letter to the developer.

The Fairgrounds previously paused housing talks with the city for a month in February, after Del Mar Mayor Terry Gaasterland publicly shared support for a rail route proposed under SANDAG’s Rail Realignment project in Del Mar that would be detrimental to the Fairgrounds.

Board members voted to resume talks with the city the following month, but with the caveat that the board would regularly revisit whether to continue the exclusive negotiating rights agreement.

At the July 24 meeting, other board members did not agree with Arabo to pause discussions with the city again. However, they said they would like more information from Del Mar about why they supported the ballot initiative and how they are making progress toward the goals in their Housing Element, and then they would make a decision on whether to continue after that.

Board member Kathlyn Mead noted that while the housing discussions are happening between the city and Fairgrounds CEO Carlene Moore, the board is not receiving enough information about where things stand.

“We’re not getting updates from these discussions,” Mead said. “We’re looking for one thing, and that is, is the city of Del Mar interested in being part of the solution or part of the problem?”

When the Del Mar City Council discussed the ballot initiative, they said new state housing laws are ultimately benefiting developers and not leading to the development of affordable housing. They also expressed frustration with the Regional Housing Needs Assessment process and said state housing laws conflict with other state statutes like the Coastal Act.

Along with Del Mar, the ballot initiative has also been supported by the cities of Encinitas and Oceanside, along with several other municipalities throughout the state.

Board member Michael Gelfand said pausing talks with the city again could be problematic for the Fairgrounds, as they need to maintain good relations with Del Mar as the rail realignment project continues.

Moore said the earliest Del Mar leaders could provide an update to the board is likely in September, as the council is on a recess through August.

The exclusive negotiating rights agreement includes a plan to identify a “mutually agreeable site” for an affordable housing development, determining scope and feasibility, and setting standards for a long-term ground lease.

By Leo Place

VISTA — A 23-yearold driver was killed in a vehicle collision last week along Shadowridge Drive after hitting a tree in the center median, the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department reported.

The unnamed driver was the sole occupant of the vehicle at the time of the crash, which occurred around 3:48 p.m. on July 25. When first responders arrived on scene, they transported the driver by ambulance to a nearby hospital, but the driver did not survive.

The incident did not include any other vehicles or individuals.

The Vista Sheriff’s Station Traffic Unit and the Medical Examiner’s Office are investigating the cause of the crash. It is unknown if drugs or alcohol were a factor in the collision.

Anyone who witnessed the collision or may have captured the incident on video is asked to call the Vista Sheriff’s Station at 858-565-5200.

Encinitas gun buyback nets 226 weapons

By City News Service

ENCINITAS — The San Diego County Sheriff’s Office worked with law enforcement partners over the weekend to take 226 weapons off local streets via a gun safety event at Encinitas City Hall.

Those who turned in handguns, rifles and shotguns on July 26 received a $100 gift card, the Sheriff’s Office said. Anyone who turned in an assault weapon got a $200 gift card. Free gun cable locks were also given out to anyone who wanted one, officials said, adding that all the collected weapons will be processed.

The Sheriff’s Office added that the remaining weapons “will be destroyed in accordance with the law.”

Officials added that people may always turn in unwanted weapons at any sheriff’s station, substation or law enforcement agency.

THE BOARD overseeing the Del Mar Fairgrounds is questioning the city’s support for an initiative that would limit state control of housing. Courtesy photo

DEL MAR

San Marcos lets donors give more

Campaign contribution limits doubled

By Leo Place

SAN

MARCOS

— For the first time in decades, the San Marcos City Council has raised the limits on campaign donations for local candidates, allowing individuals and businesses to donate up to $500 and committees to contribute up to $1,000.

Approved unanimously on July 22, these increases will double the limits that have been in place in San Marcos since 1990, which capped contributions from individuals at $250 and contributions from committees, including political action committees, at $500.

In addition to being a much-needed increase, city leaders said the $500 limit for individual contributions will be consistent with new limits defined under the Levine Act, which seeks to prevent pay-to-play politics in local government.

As of January, the state act prohibits elected officials from accepting contributions of more than $500 from any party while they have a pending application for a license, permit or entitlement before the city, as well as for 12 months following a decision on the matter.

Council members said having a consistent dollar limit could help reduce confusion about triggers for different voting regulations.

“I think streamlining our contribution limits to a simple $500 across the board is consistent with the Levine Act, and it avoids confusion with any triggers with regard to any conflict or having to recuse ourselves. I also think $500 is low enough to still maintain that grassroots campaign feel,” said Councilmember Danielle LeBlang, who was elected in 2024.

Council members also noted that running a campaign is expensive, with many candidates investing their own money to get off the ground. Making it possible to receive bigger donations will allow more political hopefuls to get involved and run for office, they said.

“If you are unable to raise money and you don’t have any money to put in

yourself, it actually could possibly stop you from being able to run for office,” said Mayor Rebecca Jones. Changes approved by the council also clarify the definition of a “person” to be consistent with the Political Reform Act, which defines it as an individual, proprietorship, firm, partnership, joint venture, syndicate, business trust, company, corporation, limited liability company, association, committee and any other organization or group of persons acting in concert.

With this change, City Attorney Helen Peak said candidates and council members will have to monitor donations from businesses more carefully, as it could pose a problem for them to receive donations from multiple employees of the same entity.

The new limits will be in effect for contributions for candidates running in the 2026 election. District 2 Councilmember Mike Sannella has already announced his intention to run for mayor, as Jones campaigns for a seat on the San Diego County Board of Supervisors.

Along with Sannella’s District 2 seat, Councilmember María Nuñez’s District 1 seat will also be open.

District 4 Councilmember Ed Musgrove is also running for the 40th State Senate District seat in 2026, but his seat is safe since his term does not end until 2028.

Shifting the balance

Several residents, including those who have run for local office, raised concerns that increasing the contribution limits will favor those with larger financial networks and make the playing field uneven for new candidates.

Alison Stanton, a candidate for the District 2 seat in 2026, said this increase of a few hundred dollars may seem small on paper, but will have real impacts on how campaigns are run.

“The $250 limit encourages candidates like myself to get out and meet people where they are — in their neighborhoods, at local events, and through genuine conversation face to face. It helps keep the focus on relationships, not just fundraising goals. Raising the limit could un-

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Cardiff Dog Days turns 20

Police probe suspected homicide

By Samantha Nelson CARLSBAD —

The Carlsbad Police Department is investigating a suspected homicide that occurred early Saturday morning.

Police received a report of an altercation outside behind Cole Library at 1250 Carlsbad Village Drive around 2:17 a.m. on July 26.

The call reported that a man, later identified as Carlsbad resident Homero Duran, 52, was physically attacking other people. The caller also provided Duran’s physical description and other identifying information, according to CPD.

When officers arrived, they found an adult man who was injured and unconscious. Both officers and Carlsbad Fire Department personnel began attempting life-saving measures, but the victim died at the scene.

Officers began searching the area to find Duran. He was eventually located around 4:48 a.m. — two and a half hours after the initial call — near Tyler Street and Walnut Avenue. He was detained without incident, according to police.

Duran was booked into the Vista Detention Facility on a murder charge. Based on the initial investigation, the incident was isolated and there is no ongoing threat to the public.

The case is being investigated as a homicide and is still active. The identity of the victim was withheld pending notification of family.

Carlsbad Police asks anyone with information about the case to contact Detective Nick Walker at nick. walker@carlsbadca.gov.

Conviction upheld in Fallbrook murder

A state appeals court panel last week upheld a Vista judge’s refusal to vacate the murder conviction for a woman found guilty in the torture-killing of a 22-yearold military wife at a Fallbrook home.

Jessica Lynn Lopez is one of three people convicted in the 2012 slaying of Brittany Killgore, who prosecutors said was murdered after she was lured by one of the defendants, then abducted. Killgore’s body was dumped in Riverside County and recovered by investigators four days after she disappeared.

Lopez and co-defendants Louis Ray Perez and Dorothy Maraglino were convicted of first-degree murder, kidnapping, torture, and attempted sexual battery and were each sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole.

At trial, Lopez’s defense attorney argued that she and her co-defendants engaged in a BDSM lifestyle, in which Lopez was essentially a slave in the household. Though she authored a confession letter in which she described killing Killgore, Lopez later claimed she was directed to write the letter by Maraglino, who apparently provided Lopez with specific details to include in the letter regarding Killgore’s murder.

An appellate panel previously upheld Lopez’s murder conviction, but a change in state law regarding felony murder allowed Lopez to challenge her conviction again. That law change holds that people who aren’t the

actual killer, didn’t intend to kill the victim, or weren’t major participants in a felony that led to the death, cannot be charged with murder.

After an evidentiary hearing, Superior Court Judge Robert Kearney ruled Lopez would still be liable for murder under California’s new felony murder law.

Lopez appealed, but a three-justice panel of the Fourth District Court of Appeal ruled that Lopez’s appeal failed to show the evidence was insufficient to support she was either a major participant in the crime or aided and abetted the murder.

— City News Service

Suicide suspected in O’side house fire

Emergency crews extinguishing a house fire near MiraCosta College in Oceanside before sunrise on July 21 discovered the body of a resident inside the burning structure.

The man found dead in the residence in the 2000 block of Wedgewood Drive appeared to have died from self-inflicted injuries unrelated to the fire, though his

exact cause of death remains under investigation, according to police. His name was not released.

The blaze, which erupted at about 3:30 a.m., was “being investigated as part of a suicide,” Oceanside Police Department spokesperson Gina Avalos said.

— City News Service

Suspicious package shuts Pendleton

A package left near the main gate of Camp Pendleton Wednesday by a man who allegedly was denied entry prompted a full shutdown of the U.S. Marine base and multiple road closures.

The man who attempted to enter at the main gate near Harbor and San Rafael Drive dropped a “suspicious” package just outside the gate before leaving the area, according to the Oceanside Police Department.

Base officials said they shut down all gates as a precaution, but the main gate was later reopened.

The contents, if any, in the package have yet to be determined.

— City News Service

Cardiff Dog Days of Summer celebrates two decades on Aug. 3 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Encinitas Community Park. The free event is hosted by Cardiff 101 Main Street and the City of Encinitas and features dog-related vendors, rescue groups and pet adoption agencies. Activities include dog contests, live music, a libation lounge (ticketed), food trucks and more. Courtesy photo

Pets of the Week

CHAKAPULI is Rancho Coastal Humane Society’s pet of the week. She is a 2-year-old, 8-pound, female domestic short hair cat with a brown tabby coat.

Chakapuli was a stray cat before she was taken to a crowded shelter. When nobody came to reclaim her, she was transferred to Rancho Coastal Humane Society through Friends of County Animal Shelters.

She is a friendly and outgoing cat who loves to play. When she gets tired, she is ready to find a quiet place of her own where she can rest without interruption.

The $100 adoption fee includes a medical exam, neuter, up-to-date vaccinations, registered microchip and a one-year license if the new home is in the jurisdiction of San Diego Humane Society’s Department of Animal Services.

For information about adoption or to become a virtual foster, stop by Rancho Coastal Humane Society at 389 Requeza

St., Encinitas, call 760753-6413 or visit SDpets. org.

FLASH is the Helen Woodward Animal Center’s pet of the week. He is a 6-month-old Australian cattle dog-terrier blend.

Flash is a fun-loving, energetic puppy. Whether it’s a hiking trip or a stroll around the neighborhood, he loves to go on adventures with his favorite humans. He has a strong sense of loyalty for his people.

Flash’s adoption fee is $385 plus a $36 microchipping fee.

All pets adopted from Helen Woodward Animal Center are altered and upto-date on vaccinations and micro-chipped for identification.

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

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

Who’s NEWS?

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

UM GLOBAL GRADS

The following students recently graduated from the University of Maryland Global Campus: Daniel Contreras and Greg Jacobi of San Diego; Natalia Santacruz and Susana Rios of Vista; Angelica Diaz, Alexander Goodson, Richard La Riviere and Adam Tunnell of Carlsbad; and Samuel Margarini, Mya Herbin, Hannah Myers, Dustin Bulac, Adelyn Townson, Sharlice Brown, Bailey Arellano, Aaron Hernandez, Erik Ramirez, Michael Ruelas, James Coleman, Matthew Villanueva, Troy Pangelinan, Montreal Siddiqui, Omar Martinez, Tramaine Brown, Jaden Starr, Daniel Mormino and Francisco Ortega of Oceanside.

COLLEGE GRADUATES

Kayla Olsen of Oceanside graduated with a Master of Arts in teaching in physical education from the University of Northern Colorado and India Torres of Del Mar, who studied art, graduated from Augustana College.

DEAN’S LIST

The following two students made the dean’s list at their respective institutions: Duncan Wallace of Carlsbad at Kettering University in Michigan, and Bria Gilliam of San Diego at Knox College in Illinois.

NATURE’S PATH

Nature’s Path Organic Foods is returning to Fallbrook Union Elementa-

FALLBROOK CHAMBER CHATTER

Meet Abby Elston, Fallbrook’s new Honorary Mayor

Because Fallbrook is an unincorporated town, it has an Honorary Mayor, rather than an elected mayor. For many years, the Honorary Mayor program was a fundraiser for the Fallbrook Chamber of Commerce. Fallbrook residents ran as candidates for the position by hosting fundraisers and partnering with Chamber member nonprofits, which would receive 30% of the funds raised.

For the last few years, the Honorary Mayor is the Chamber Ambassador who is chosen as Ambassador of the Year at the annual Awards & Installation Luncheon. The Chamber’s luncheon was recently held at the beautiful Grand Tradition Estates and Gardens in Fallbrook.

Longtime resident and member of the Chamber, Abby Elston, was announced as the 2024 Ambassador of the Year, which bestows upon her the honor of being Fallbrook’s Honorary Mayor for the upcoming year.

Abby has lived and worked in Fallbrook for over 30 years. She is a longtime broker associate with Coldwell Banker Village Properties, she has served on the Chamber’s Board of

Directors, has been very involved with the Rotary Club of Fallbrook for 25 years, and basically runs the Toys for Tots toy drive collection in Fallbrook during each Christmas season, and has done so for 35 years.

She is a very active member of the Chamber, serving as a dedicated Ambassador, helping with many events such as the Avocado Festival, Golf Tournament, Christmas Parade and other community engagements as well.

On a professional level, Abby is a multi-year recipient of numerous real estate awards, such as the Customer Satisfaction Award, Top Listing Agent, Top Selling Agent, and Top Producing Agent. Licensed since 1991 and a broker since 1999, she has mentored dozens of agents and is one of the top 10% of agents in San Diego County.

Together with her husband, Rick, she owns and operates an avocado grove. She has also been a private pilot, scuba diver, and race car driver. Abby is all about giving back, she demonstrates that on a continuous basis and Fallbrook is lucky to have her!

ry School District with its National School Breakfast Program for a second year, offering free USDA Organic breakfasts to local students.

FREE MEALS

The Escondido Union High School District will continue to provide free breakfast and lunch during the upcoming school year at all five high schools through the California Universal Meals Program in combination with the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs.

TOY DRIVE

The Care ‘n Share Toy Drive collected 4,349 donated stuffed animals for children in need during the 2025 San Diego County Fair. The toy drive is a project of the Torrey Pines Rotary Club in association with the San Diego County Fair.

HOMETOWNS PROJECT

Carlsbad-based Adapt Movement Center has been selected as a Lowe’s Hometowns project, one of 100 community-nominated, large-scale renovations that will revitalize nonprofit and community spaces that serve as hubs for hometowns. Adapt Movement is dedicated to helping people with neurological conditions like ALS, spinal cord injuries and MS regain strength, independence and quality of life through movement-based therapy. The nonprofit received $50,000 to renovate its community wellness space.

FINANCIAL REPORTING

Rincon Del Diablo Municipal Water District was awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada for the third year in a row. The recognition honors the district’s annual comprehensive financial report for the previous fiscal year ending in June 2024.

DEL MAR SCOUTS Scouts from Del Mar Troop 713 experienced a two-week adventure across Switzerland, France and

Italy over the summer. The journey brought together 10 boys and eight girls between the ages of 14 and 18 as well as six adult leaders. On one of the most memorial days of the journey, the scouts volunteered at an afterschool program for immigrant children in Bergamo, Italy.

ENCINITAS 101

Irene Pyun is celebrating 10 years as executive director of the Encinitas 101 MainStreet Association. Since stepping into her current role in 2015, she has been instrumental in expanding events like the Spring Street Fair, Classic Car Nights and Taste of Encinitas, while also deepening partnerships with small businesses, civic leaders and arts groups.

CEA NEW HIRES

The Clean Energy Alliance, the locally controlled electricity provider serving Carlsbad, Del Mar, Solana Beach, Escondido, San Marcos, Oceanside and Vista, has hired six new staff members: Ana Marie Alarcón as clerk to the board and executive assistant; Amy Williams as executive assistant and office manager; Karen Villaseñor as programs analyst; Tiffany Reynolds as key accounts analyst; Sophia Alcaraz as energy contracts and compliance analyst; and Wu Yakubu as energy analytics and risk manager.

OCEANSIDE PARKING

Residents and visitors in Oceanside can now pay for parking via PayByPhone, an app that will provide maps and information about nearby parking features in the city.

MIDWAY VOLUNTEERS

The USS Midway Museum at 910 N. Harbor Drive in San Diego is recruiting volunteers to join its team. To learn more, visit www.midway.org/give-join/ volunteers or by email at volunteers@midway.org.

ABBY ELSTON was recently named the Chamber’s Ambassador of the Year, which comes with the title of Honorary Mayor of Fallbrook. She is a longtime real estate agent in town. Courtesy photo

TEENAGE SCOUTS from Del Mar Troop 713 pose for a photo at the International Scout Centre in Kandersteg, Switzerland, one stop on a two-week adventure that also included France and Italy. Courtesy photo

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CITY OF DEL MAR

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN

that on Tuesday, the 12th day of August 2025, at 6:00 p.m., in the City of Del Mar Town Hall, 1050 Camino del Mar, Del Mar, California, the Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing on the following:

Application: SSP25-002

APN: 299-020-12-00

Location: 2936 Camino del Mar

Applicant: Oceans Investments, LLC

Applicant Representative: Walt Crampton, ENGEO Zone: R1-10B

Overlay Zone: Beach and Floodplain Environmental Status: Planning Commission consideration of Addendum to 1989 Beach Preservation Initiative (BPI) Ordinance Program Environmental Impact Report (EIR) (State Clearinghouse No. 88092919)

Description: The Planning Commission will 1) consider certi cation of an Addendum to the 1989 BPI Ordinance Program EIR to determine whether the project would result in any new environmental impacts compared to the previously certi ed Program EIR; and 2) consider whether to approve a Setback Seawall Permit (SSP 25-002) to remove an existing rock revetment from the Shoreline Protection Area (SPA) and construct a new seawall (shoreline protective device) on the subject property landward of the Shoreline Protection Area (SPA) line in accordance with the Del Mar voter-approved BPI, the City’s certi ed Local Coastal Program (LCP) Land Use Plan policies for hazard control and regulations in Del Mar Municipal Code Chapters 30.50 (Beach Overlay Zone) and 30.51 (Setback Seawall Permits) in the certi ed LCP implementing ordinances, and BPI Implementation Guidelines adopted by the City Council (November 14, 1988). Removal of the non-compliant revetment and replacement with a BPI-compliant shoreline protection design will return approximately 1,000 square feet of public sandy beach area for public use and enjoyment. The proposed seawall is a vertical sheet-pile wall with reinforced concrete caps similar to other seawalls in the existing shoreline system in place for ood protection along the North Beach neighborhood ocean front. On July 23, 2025, the Design Review Board reviewed the project in an advisory capacity (to ensure harmonious colors and materials in the design) and recommended Planning Commission approval of the project.

Sta Contact: Jean Crutch eld, Associate Planner, (858-7043647) or jcrutch eld@delmar.ca.us Public Testimony: Those desiring to be heard in favor of or in opposition to this item will be given an opportunity to do so by participating in Planning Commission meetings by addressing the Commission for up to three minutes or by submitting a written comment. Please submit a completed “Speaker Slip”, including the item number you wish to speak on, to the Planning Sta prior to the announcement of the agenda item. The forms are located near the door at the rear of the Meeting Room. When called to speak, please approach the podium and state your name for the record.

Written Comments: Members of the public can participate in the meeting by submitting a written red dot comment via email to planning@delmar.ca.us. The deadline to submit written comments is 12 p.m. on the day of the meeting and the subject line of your email should clearly state the agenda item you are commenting on. Under California Government

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING OF THE VISTA CITY COUNCIL

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the Chartered City of Vista, California, will hold a public hearing in the Council Chambers at the Vista Civic Center, 200 Civic Center Drive, Vista, California, on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. to receive and consider all evidence and reports presented at said hearing and/or obtained previously relative to the following matter:

P24-0139 – Monte Vista Residential – California West Communities

An appeal of a Tentative Subdivision Map, Site Development Plan, and Density Bonus to construct 19 single-family homes on a 6.47 acre site located at 1800 Monte Vista Drive (APN 181-022-05-00). The project quali es for exemption from the California Environmental Quality Act in accordance with CEQA Guidelines Section 15183 for projects that are consistent with a community plan or zoning.

NOTE: If you challenge this project 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 Vista at, or prior to, the public hearing.

ALL INTERESTED PARTIES ARE INVITED to participate and express opinions on the matter outlined above. QUESTIONS regarding the above should be directed to the Planning Division, City Hall, 200 Civic Center Drive, Vista, Monday through Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., or by telephoning the City’s Planning Division at (760) 639-6100. If you wish to send correspondence, the mailing address is: City of Vista, Planning Division, 200 Civic Center Drive, Vista, CA 92084.

Kathy Valdez, City Clerk

Code 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 at the public hearing described in this notice, or written correspondence delivered to the City at, or prior to, the public hearing. Notice posted and mailed on or before August 1, 2025 08/01/2025 CN 30947

CITY OF DEL MAR

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Tuesday, the 12th day of August 2025, at 6:00 p.m., in the City of Del Mar Town Hall, 1050 Camino del Mar, Del Mar, California, the Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing on the following: Application: CUP25-001; CDP24-029 APN: 299-020-44-00 Location: 2998 Sandy Lane

Applicant: Andrew Donnor, Donnor 2002 Trust 05-01-02

Applicant Representative: Rich Bokal, Bokal and Sneed Architects Zone: R1-10B Overlay Zone: Floodplain and Lagoon Environmental Status: Categorically Exempt per California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Section 15301 Existing Facilities and Section 15303 New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures.

Description: A request for approval of a Conditional Use Permit CUP25-001 and Coastal Development Permit CDP24-029 to remodel an existing two-story residence that includes: demolition of three detached bedrooms/bathrooms located on the eastern side of the residence consisting of 655 square feet of oor area; construction of two attached bedrooms/bathrooms and an attached two-car garage totaling 1,113 square feet of oor area on the rst level of the eastern side of the residence; installation of two AC condensing units with screening on the roof of the new bedroom addition; additional hardscape; and new exterior light xtures associated with the proposed addition. Prior approvals for the proposed project include: California Department of Fish and Wildlife approval of a reduced wetland bu er of 68 feet; Floodplain Administrator approval of a Floodplain Development Permit FDP24-003 on March 11, 2025; and Design Review Board approval of DRB Permit 24-012 on July 23, 2025. *Note: This project is located within the Coastal Commission’s appeal jurisdiction.

Sta Contact: Jean Crutch eld, Associate Planner, (858-7043647) or jcrutch eld@delmar.ca.us

Public Testimony:

Those desiring to be heard in favor of or in opposition to this item will be given an opportunity to do so by participating in Planning Commission meetings by addressing the Commission for up to three minutes or by submitting a written comment.

Please submit a completed “Speaker Slip”, including the item number you wish to speak on, to the Planning Sta prior to the announcement of the agenda item. The forms are located near the door at the rear of the Meeting Room. When called to speak, please approach the podium and state your name for the record.

Written Comments: Members of the public can participate in the meeting by submitting a written red dot comment via email to planning@delmar.ca.us. The deadline to submit written comments is 12 p.m. on the day of the meeting and the subject line of your email should clearly state the agenda item you are commenting on.

Under California Government Code 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 at the public hearing described in this notice, or written correspondence delivered to the City at, or prior to, the public hearing.

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NOTICE INVITING BIDS

The City of Del Mar, OWNER, invites sealed bids for:

CREST CANYON CONVERSION (UUD X1A)

The City of Del Mar seeks a bid from quali ed contractor for construction of the Crest Canyon Conversion (UUD X1A). The WORK generally consists of consists of trenching, conduit installation, handhole installation, equipment pad installation, trench back ll and resurfacing, grading, retaining wall installation and back ll, and landscape restoration related to the undergrounding of overhead utilities on San Dieguito Dr., Oribia Rd., Serpentine Dr., Zuni Dr., Avenida Primavera, 15th St., Crest Rd., Crest Way, Hoska Dr., and adjacent streets.

RECEIPT AND OPENING OF PROPOSALS: All bids must be submitted in sealed envelopes, bearing on the

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outside the bidder’s name, address, the appropriate State CONTRACTOR’s License designation held by the bidder, and marked “SEALED BID FOR CREST CANYON CONVERSON (UUD X1A)”

Sealed proposals will be received at the o ce of the City Clerk, City of Del Mar, located at 1050 Camino Del Mar, Del Mar, California, until 2:00 PM., August 19, 2025. Mailed bids shall be addressed to: City Clerk at 1050 Camino Del Mar, Del Mar, California 92014 and must be received by bid closing shown above. Proposals which are not properly marked may be disregarded. It is the sole responsibility of the bidder to ensure their bid is submitted in the proper time. Any proposal received after the scheduled closing time for receipt of proposals will be returned to the bidder unopened.

OBTAINING CONTRACT

DOCUMENTS: The Contract Documents may be obtained from the City’s website https:// www.delmar.ca.us/873/Bids and directly through www. bidnetdirect.com/california/ cityofdelmar.

OPINION OF PROBABLE CONSTRUCTION COST:

The Public Works Director’s opinion of probable construction cost for this project is approximately $8,930,000

COMPLETION OF WORK:

All WORK performed under this contract shall be completed within 350 Calendar Days, as speci ed in the Contract.

BID SECURITY: Bid Security shall accompany the bid in the form of a certi ed or cashier’s check, or a Bid Bond made payable to the OWNER in the amount of ten percent of the total bid amount.

PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BONDS:

For contracts above $25,000, the successful bidder will be required to furnish a Payment Bond made payable to the OWNER in the amount of one hundred percent, and a Performance Bond made payable to the OWNER in the amount of one hundred percent of the contract amount.

DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS:

All bidders are required to register with the California Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) in accordance with Labor Code sections 1771.1 and 1725.5 and are subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by DIR in accordance with Labor Code section 1771.4.

CITY OF ENCINITAS

DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT

LEGAL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BY THE CITY COUNCIL

PLACE OF MEETING: Council Chambers, Civic Center 505 South Vulcan Avenue Encinitas, CA 92024

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

It is hereby given that a Public Hearing will be held on Wednesday, the 13th day of August, 2025, at 6 p.m., or as soon as possible thereafter, by the Encinitas City Council to discuss the following hearing item of the City of Encinitas:

PROJECT NAME: 7-11 Alcohol Use Interpretation Appeal; CASE NUMBER: APPEAL-008054-2025; FILING DATE: April 23, 2025; APPLICANT: Dayna Epley, 7-Eleven (SSJ Law, Representative); APPELLANT: R. Bruce Evans, SSJ Law on behalf of 7-Eleven, Inc.; LOCATION: 1988 Village Park Way (APN: 257-050-37); PROJECT DESCRIPTION: an appeal of Planning Commission determination that the “Alcoholic Beverage, Sales-O Premises” Land Use cannot be considered as an accessory use to the primary retail use and therefore cannot be permitted in the Limited Local Commercial (LLC) zone. ZONING/ OVERLAY: The project site zoning is Limited Local Commercial (LLC); ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS: The proposed Planning Commission Interpretation 7793-2025 is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15060(c)(3) as the activity is not a project as de ned in Section 15378. The Planning Commission Interpretation does not have the potential for resulting in a direct physical change in the environment or a reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment, and none of the criteria outlined in Section 15378.a.(1), (2) and (3) apply.

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

This appeal will be considered by the City Council pursuant to Chapter 1.12 of the Municipal Code. Any person who wishes to submit a written position with arguments, documents, exhibits, letters, photos, charts, diagrams, videos, etc., addressing the challenged determination MUST submit these to the City Clerk by 5:00 P.M. on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, seven calendar days prior to the public hearing. No new information will be considered by the City Council after this deadline. Upon ling with the City Clerk, those items will be available to the public. Any questions, please contact the City Clerk at (760) 633-2601

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 application prior to the hearing, please contact sta or contact the Development Services Department, 505 South Vulcan Avenue, Encinitas, CA 92024 at (760) 633-2710 or by email at planning@encinitasca.gov

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CONSULTING SERVICES

WAGE RATES: Prevailing wage rate for the locality in which the WORK is to be performed and the construction activity applies to this contract. Not less than these rates shall be paid to all workers employed on the project.

CONTRACTOR’S LICENSING LAWS: CONTRACTOR is required to be licensed under the classi cation of GENERAL ENGINEERING CONTRACTING, CLASS A, as of the date of submittal of the bid documents and shall maintain such license until nal acceptance of the WORK. CONTRACTOR shall also obtain a City of Del Mar business license.

PROJECT

ADMINISTRATION:

All questions relative to this project prior to the opening of bids shall be directed to Kseniia Izgarskaia, Senior Management Analyst, for the project listed. It shall be understood, however that no speci cation interpretations will be made by telephone. Questions shall be in writing and must be delivered at least ten (10) days prior to the date xed for the opening of bids to 1051 Camino Del Mar by hand or email to kizgarskaia@delmar.ca.us.

OWNER: City of Del Mar

BY: Joe Bride, Public Works Director

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CITY OF SAN MARCOS REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (DS RFP 25-06) AS-NEEDED CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (CIP) PROGRAM MANAGEMENT

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY

GIVEN that the City of San Marcos, hereinafter referred to as Agency or City, invites proposals for the above stated Project and will be available on line via PlanetBids. Proposals are due up to the hour of 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 04, 2025 PRE-PROPOSAL MEETING – None.

WORK DESCRIPTION

The work consists of asneeded program management consulting services for the City’s Capital Improvement Project (CIP) Program. See Planetbids for further details.

LOCATION OF WORK Citywide.

ESTIMATED BUDGET

The estimated budget for this project will be contingent upon the City’s annual Budget.

TERM Two (2) years.

LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

Consultant shall possess a valid Professional Civil Engineering License, issued by the California Department of Consumer A airs, during the term of the Agreement.

AVAILABILITY OF

DOCUMENTS

The City uses PlanetBids to post and receive bids/proposals. Only vendors that are registered will be eligible to submit a bid/ proposal for formal solicitations with the City. PlanetBids is accessible via the City’s website and direct link provided below and provides all documents at no cost to bidders/proposers.

http://www.san-marcos.net OR https://www.planetbids. com/portal/portal. cfm?CompanyID=39481

CITY OF SAN MARCOS

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (ADMIN RFP 25-02)

AFFORDABLE HOUSING FINANCIAL ANALYSIS & RELATED CONSULTING SERVICES

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of San Marcos, hereinafter referred to as Agency or City, invites proposals for the above stated Project and will be available on line via PlanetBids. Proposals are due up to the hour of 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 04, 2025

PRE-PROPOSAL MEETING – None.

WORK DESCRIPTION

The work consists of a ordable housing nancial analysis and other related consulting services. See Planetbids for more details. LOCATION OF WORK Citywide. ESTIMATED BUDGET The estimated overall budget is $250,000.00. TERM Maximum of ve (5) years. AVAILABILITY OF

GENERAL The company to whom the Contract is awarded, and any subcontractor under such company, shall hereby ensure that minority and women business enterprises will be a orded full opportunity to submit bids for subcontracts. Further, there shall be no discrimination in employment practices on the basis of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical handicap, medical condition, marital status, age, or sex. 08/01/2025 CN 30929

CITY OF ENCINITAS DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT

505 S. Vulcan Avenue, Encinitas, CA 92024

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

City Hall Hours: Monday through Thursday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM and every other Friday (8/8, 8/22, etc.) 8:00 AM TO 4:00 PM

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

PUBLIC HEARING: TUESDAY, AUGUST 12, 2025 AT 5:00 PM, TO BE HELD AT THE CITY OF ENCINITAS COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 505 SOUTH VULCAN AVENUE, ENCINITAS

PROJECT NAME: Encinitas West - Parking Study Minor Use Permit; CASE NUMBER:

MULTI-007288-2024; USE-007318-2024; CDPNF-007319-2024; FILING DATE: 05/29/2024; APPLICANT: Je Johnson; LOCATION: 171 Saxony Rd (APN: 258-111-24);

PROJECT DESCRIPTION: a minor use permit to authorize a deviation from the code-required number of parking spaces to allow medical o ce uses in an existing two-story ofce building; ZONING/OVERLAY: O ce Professional (OP); Coastal Zone, Special Study zone; ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS: The project has been determined to be exempt from environmental review pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) guidelines Section 15332 – Class 32 - (In-Fill Development Projects) which exempts projects surrounded by urban uses that will not result in signi cant impacts to tra c, noise, air quality, or water quality. The project meets these criteria. None of the exceptions in Section 15300.2 of the CEQA Guidelines apply and no historical resources will be impacted by the proposed development;

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

PRIOR TO OR AT THE PUBLIC HEARING TO BE HELD AT 5:00 PM ON TUESDAY, August 12, 2025, ANY INTERESTED PERSON MAY REVIEW THE APPLICATION AND PRESENT TESTIMONY, ORALLY OR IN WRITING, TO THE DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT. WRITTEN TESTIMONY IS PREFERRED IN ORDER TO HAVE A RECORD OF THE COMMENTS RECEIVED.

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

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

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

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DOCUMENTS

The City uses PlanetBids to post and receive bids/proposals. Only vendors that are registered will be eligible to submit a bid/ proposal for formal solicitations with the City. PlanetBids is accessible via the City’s website and direct link provided below and provides all documents at no cost to bidders/proposers.

http://www.san-marcos.net OR

https://www.planetbids. com/portal/portal.

cfm?CompanyID=39481

GENERAL The company to whom the Contract is awarded, and any subcontractor under such company, shall hereby ensure that minority and women business enterprises will be a orded full opportunity to submit bids for subcontracts. Further, there shall be no discrimination in employment practices on the basis of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical handicap, medical condition, marital status, age, or sex.

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T.S. No. 132548-CA APN:

171-380-09-00 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO

PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 11/27/2018. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER On 8/25/2025 at 10:30 AM, CLEAR RECON CORP, as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 11/28/2018 as Instrument No. 2018-0492163 the subject Deed of Trust was modi ed by Loan Modi cation recorded on 11/27/2023 as Instrument 2023-0326551 of O cial Records in the o ce of the County Recorder of San Diego County, State of CALIFORNIA executed by: TAVALE TAVALE JR, A MARRIED MAN AS HIS SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, SAVINGS ASSOCIATION, OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE; AT THE MAIN ENTRANCE TO THE EAST COUNTY

REGIONAL CENTER BY STATUE, 250 E. MAIN STREET, EL CAJON, CA 92020 all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: MORE FULLY DESCRIBED ON SAID DEED OF TRUST The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 337 REBECCA AVENUE, VISTA, CA 92084

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: $551,310.16 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

CITY OF ENCINITAS

DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT

505 S. Vulcan Avenue, Encinitas, CA 92024

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

City Hall Hours: Monday through Thursday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM and every other Friday (08/08, 08/22, etc.) 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM

NOTICE OF PENDING ACTION ON ADMINISTRATIVE APPLICATION AND COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT

PROJECT NAME: Devonshire SB-9 Urban Lot Split; CASE NUMBER: MULTI-006428-2023; SUB-006430-2023; CDPNF-006431-2023; FILING DATE: 8/8/2023; APPLICANT: Randy O’Connell; LOCATION: 936 Devonshire Dr (APN: 258-234-39); PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Request for a parcel map for an urban lot split pursuant to Government Code Section 66411.7 for the creation of two lots; ZONING/ OVERLAY: R5/ Coastal Zone, Special Study, Scenic Visual Corridor. ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS: The project has been determined to be exempt from environmental review pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15268 (Ministerial Projects). Government Code Section 66411.7(a) requires a local agency to ministerially approve projects processed through an urban lot split.

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

PRIOR TO 5:00 PM ON MONDAY, August 11, 2025 ANY INTERESTED PERSON MAY REVIEW THE APPLICATION AND PRESENT TESTIMONY, ORALLY OR IN WRITING, TO THE DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT. WRITTEN TESTIMONY IS PREFERRED IN ORDER TO HAVE A RECORD OF THE COMMENTS RECEIVED.

If additional information is not required, the Development Services Department will render a determination on the application, pursuant to Section 2.28.090 of the City of Encinitas Municipal Code, after the close of the review period.

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

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

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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 (855) 313-3319 or visit this Internet website www. clearreconcorp.com, using the le number assigned to this case 132548-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 132548-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: (855) 3133319 CLEAR RECON CORP 3333 Camino Del Rio South, Suite 225 San Diego, California 92108 STOX 953388_132548CA 08/01/2025, 08/08/2025, 08/15/2025 CN 30920

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. CA-251012154-NJ Order No.: FIN-25003997 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 5/10/2024. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST

YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER.

A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank speci ed in Section 5102 to the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): Yarp Devco, LLC, a California Limited Liability Company Recorded: 5/10/2024 as Instrument No. 2024-0118627 of O cial Records in the o ce of the Recorder of SAN DIEGO County, California; Date of Sale: 8/25/2025 at 10:00 AM Place of Sale: At the entrance to the East County Regional Center by the statue, located at 250 E. Main St., El Cajon, CA 92020 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $860,170.92 The purported property address is: 1303 Center Ave, Oceanside, CA 92054 Assessor’s Parcel No.: 150-243-05-00 Legal Description: Please be advised that the legal description set forth on the Deed of Trust is in error. The legal description of the property secured by the Deed of Trust is more properly set forth and made part of Exhibit “A” as attached hereto. The East 1/2 of Lot 8 plus the East 1/2 of the South 16 feet of Lot 7, all in Block 1 of Gaston and Chapmans Subdivision, in the City of Oceanside, County of San Diego, State of California, according to Map thereof No. 250, led

in the O ce of the County recorder of San Diego County, August 9, 1887. 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 916-9390772 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this internet website http://www. qualityloan.com, using the le number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA25-1012154-NJ. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be re ected in the telephone information or on the internet website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale.

NOTICE TO TENANT: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call 619-645-7711, or visit this internet website http:// www.qualityloan.com, using the le number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA25-1012154-NJ to nd the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. NOTICE TO PROSPECTIVE OWNER-OCCUPANT: Any prospective owner-occupant as de ned in Section 2924m of the California Civil Code who is the last and highest bidder at the trustee’s sale shall provide the

required a davit or declaration of eligibility to the auctioneer at the trustee’s sale or shall have it delivered to QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION by 5 p.m. on the next business day following the trustee’s sale at the address set forth in the below signature block. NOTICE TO PROSPECTIVE POST-SALE

OVER BIDDERS: For postsale information in accordance with Section 2924m(e) of the California Civil Code, use le number CA-25-1012154-NJ and call (866) 645-7711 or login to: http://www.qualityloan. com. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the bene ciary within 10 days of the date of rst publication of this Notice of Sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, including if the Trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the monies paid to the Trustee. This shall be the Purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee, the Bene ciary, the Bene ciary’s Agent, or the Bene ciary’s Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. Date: QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION

2763 Camino Del Rio S San Diego, CA 92108 619-645-7711

For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 916-939-0772 Or Login to: http://www. qualityloan.com Post-Sale Information (CCC 2924m(e)): (866) 645-7711 Reinstatement or Payo Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION

TS No.: CA-25-1012154-NJ IDSPub #0249406 8/1/2025 8/8/2025 8/15/2025 CN 30918

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. : 00000008872103 Title Order No.: 240292891 FHA/VA/ PMI No.: 72RBA731157 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 10/13/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER & WEISS, LLP, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 10/20/2006 as Instrument No. 2006-0747624 of o cial records in the o ce of the County Recorder of SAN DIEGO County, State of CALIFORNIA. EXECUTED BY: LAURA FLORES, A SINGLE WOMAN AND MARIO LEDESMA, A SINGLE MAN AND RUTH LEDESMA, A SINGLE WOMAN ALL AS JOINT TENANTS, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK/ CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by California Civil Code 2924h(b), (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States). DATE OF SALE: 08/25/2025 TIME OF SALE: 10:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE EAST COUNTY REGIONAL CENTER BY STATUE, 250 E. MAIN STREET, EL CAJON, CA 92020. STREET ADDRESS and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported

CITY OF ENCINITAS DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT

505 S. Vulcan Avenue, Encinitas, CA 92024

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

City Hall Hours: Monday through Thursday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM and every other Friday (05/16, 05/30, etc.) 8:00 AM TO 4:00 PM

NOTICE OF PENDING ACTION ON ADMINISTRATIVE APPLICATION AND COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT

PROJECT NAME: Stits SB 9 Urban Lot Split New Residence and ADU; CASE NUMBERS: MULTI-006668-2023, SUB-006669-2023, CDP-006670-2023; FILING DATE: October 30, 2023; APPLICANT: Kimberly J Stits; LOCATION: 1177 Eolus Avenue (APN: 254-382-18); PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Urban Lot Split and coastal development permit to split an existing parcel into two lots and to construct a single-family residence and accessory dwelling unit on the newly created south lot; ZONING/OVERLAY: Residential 3 (R3) Zone, and Scenic View, Special Study and Coastal Overlay Zones; ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS: The project has been determined to be exempt from environmental review pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15268 (Ministerial Projects), which exempts projects that are identi ed as ministerial. SB9 Urban Lot Splits are ministerial projects per Government Code Sections 65852.21 and 66411.7. STAFF CONTACT: Christina M. Bustamante, Senior Planner, 760-943-2207, cbustamante@encinitasca.gov

PRIOR TO 5:00 PM ON MONDAY August 11, 2025, ANY INTERESTED PERSON MAY REVIEW THE APPLICATION AND PRESENT TESTIMONY, ORALLY OR IN WRITING, TO THE DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT. WRITTEN TESTIMONY IS PREFERRED IN ORDER TO HAVE A RECORD OF THE COMMENTS RECEIVED.

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

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

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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CITY OF VISTA

NOTICE OF INTENT TO ADOPT A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR A DEVELOPMENT PROJECT

In accordance with Section 15072 of the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Vista (City) has prepared a Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) for the following project:

P23-0070, Vista Old Taylor Project

The proposed TTLC Vista Old Taylor, LLC Project (project) consists of a residential development within the City of Vista (City) located at 938 Taylor Street in Vista, California 92084 (APN: 171-231-01-00, 171-231-12-00, 171 220 28 00, 171-231-05-00). The 6.92-acre project site is located on the corner of Taylor Street and Old Taylor Street. The applicant, TTLC Vista Old Taylor LLC, proposes the demolition and removal of existing houses, agricultural uses, and other improvements to construct 28 single-family residences, which would result in a proposed density of 4.05 dwelling units per acre. The project would construct an internal roadway, trail, infrastructure connections, landscaping, and open space including an existing pond. The project also involves on- and o -site infrastructure improvements, including a stormwater detention basin and the o -site extension of water, sewer and storm drain lines to connect to the City’s infrastructure.

COPIES of the Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND), accompanying Initial Study (IS) are on le and may be reviewed at the City’s Planning Division counter located in the Civic Center at 200 Civic Center Drive in Vista. The MND/IS may also be viewed on the City’s web site under “Planning Division - Environmental Resources” by clicking on “Online Resources” at the following link (Environmental Resources & Documents | City of Vista). The public review period for the MND started on July 10, 2025, and is being extended to close on August 28, 2025.

A “MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION” means that the City has tentatively concluded that although the proposed project could have a signi cant e ect on the environment, there will not be a signi cant e ect in this case because mitigation measures have been identi ed and incorporated into this project and agreed to by the project proponent. Therefore, the project would not have a signi cant e ect on the environment.

to be: 1541 INDIAN SUMMER COURT, SAN MARCOS, CALIFORNIA 92069 APN#: 226-440-22-00 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created 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 $1,036,104.54. The bene ciary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. 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 833-5610243 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site WWW.

SALES.BDFGROUP.COM for information regarding the sale of this property, using the le number assigned to this case 00000008872103. 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 833-561-0243, or visit this internet website WWW.SALES.

BDFGROUP.COM using the le number assigned to this case 00000008872103 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 TRUSTEE SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: 833-561-0243 WWW. SALES.BDFGROUP.COM BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER & WEISS, LLP IS ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER & WEISS, LLP as Trustee 3990 E. Concours Street, Suite 350 Ontario, CA 91764 (866) 795-1852 Dated: 07/18/2025 A-4848408 07/25/2025, 08/01/2025, 08/08/2025 CN 30887

T.S. No. 25-73528 APN: 157-711-41-00 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALEYOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 12/16/2022. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank speci ed in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the

NOTE: This project has not been approved or denied. It is being reviewed for environmental impacts only. COMMENTS regarding the MND/IS must be made in writing to Mr. Michael Ressler, City Planner, by 5:00 p.m. on August 28, 2025. Please reference P23-0070 in any correspondence. Per State CEQA Guidelines, comments should focus on the proposed nding that the project would not have a signi cant e ect on the environment because revisions or mitigation measures have been made or agreed to by the City. If the commenter believes that the project may have a signi cant environmental e ect, it would be helpful to identify the speci c e ect, explain why the e ect would occur, and why it would be signicant. All comments should be addressed to Mr. Michael Ressler, City Planner, City of Vista Planning Division, 200 Civic Center Drive, Vista, CA 92084-6275. Comments may also be sent by e-mail to: mressler@vista.gov

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REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP)

CITY OF ENCINITAS

SOLICITATION FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES TO PROVIDE ENGINEERING, ARCHITECTURE, AND LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE DESIGN, ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE, AND PREPARATION OF CONTRACT DOCUMENTS FOR L-7 PARK DEVELOPMENT (CP26D)

(ENG RFP 25-03)

Date Issued: July 21, 2025

Questions Due: August 18, 2025, at 12:00 P.M. PDT

Proposals Due: August 25, 2025, at 2:00 P.M. PDT

The City of Encinitas (City) invites quali ed professional consulting rms specializing in civil engineering, architecture, and landscape architecture design, California Coastal Commission requirements, CEQA requirements, utility requirements, San Diego Regional Standard Drawings, the Greenbook, and CASQA guidance for the design and permitting of the L-7 Park Development in the City’s community of Leucadia.

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Vista Little League 10U All-Stars fall short in state championship

By Noah Perkins VISTA —

After a grueling stretch of seven games in eight days, the Vista Little League 10U All-Stars came up just short of a Southern California 8-10 State Tournament championship on Friday night in Ontario, falling 5-2 to Sweetwater Valley Little League.

“A couple of us — myself and three other families — we literally lived out of the Best Western up in Ontario the entire time because I didn’t want to drive back and forth,” Vista head coach Michael Nucci said. “It was hard on the kids. We’d play a game at 7 p.m., not leave the field until 9:30, and some parents would get home at 11:30 at night — only to wake up at 4 a.m. for work and do it all again the next day. But not one complaint. Just love and support.”

The greater Vista Little League community showed strong support throughout the tournament. Tony Pepperoni off the Sycamore exit in Vista hosted multiple watch parties, with nearly 100 people tuning in to follow the games live via GameChanger. Additional watch parties were held

at other local businesses, allowing families and fans who couldn’t travel to Ontario to stay connected and cheer on the team.

We had almost 100 people there watching us,” Nucci said. “They were able to see the GameChanger on the TVs, and after the game, all the kids ran up to the camera behind home plate, because they knew all those people were watching and cheering them on. It was awesome.”

Vista’s path to the state tournament began with a comeback victory over Point Loma Little League in the California Section 6 U10 Championship game on July 15 in Fallbrook, securing their spot among the state’s best.

Facing a demanding state tournament schedule, Vista was sent to the losers’ bracket after a second-game extra innings loss to Sherman Oaks (8-7). The team rattled off four straight victories, avoiding elimination and earning a spot in the championship game.

“We knocked out five teams,” Nucci said. “It took all 12 kids to get to where we were. Every single kid con-

tributed to every win. There was no one big dog or star player — it was the whole team coming through. Whether it was Luke Williams hitting a clutch line drive to right center, or Cooper Cullity smashing a game-tying triple down the line, every kid found a way to make a difference.”

In the championship game, Vista struggled offensively against a pitcher who relied heavily on slow, curveball pitches — a style they hadn’t seen throughout the tournament. Despite their tournament-long offensive strength, Vista managed just two runs, while Sweetwater Valley’s used timely bunting and capitalizing on a few mistakes to build a 5-2 lead.

Fatigue also played a factor, as the punishing schedule caught up to Vista’s young players in the late innings.

Nucci said the team’s effort was valiant but acknowledged the challenge of facing a rested opponent after such a demanding stretch.

“We ran out of gas offen-

THE TEAM rattled off four straight victories in elimination games to earn a spot in the championship game of the Southern California 8-10 State Tournament. Courtesy photo/Vista Little League

HS duo takes gold at rowing youth nationals

16-year-olds win inclusive double sculls

By Leo Place

CARMEL VALLEY —

Two 16-year-old students attending Canyon Crest Academy and Cathedral Catholic High School won a gold medal at the US Rowing Youth National Championships last month, in a race that pairs para-athletes and able-bodied athletes.

Gabriella Bigler and Kate Rasmussen, members of San Diego Rowing Club, were the winning team in the women's youth inclusive double sculls race in the championships in Sarasota, Florida, on June 13.

The inclusive double sculls race involves teams of two rowers each using two oars racing over a distance of 2,000 meters. In the inclusive race, one of the rowers is a PR3 classified athlete with a physical or visual impairment.

Bigler, an incoming CCA junior, was born with the eye condition aniridia, which left her without fully developed irises and therefore limits her eyes’ ability to filter light. Because of that and two other eye conditions, Bigler is considered legally blind and qualifies as a para-athlete.

“This was the first year I had raced the event at nationals, so I was a bit nervous, but my doubles

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offensively,” he said. “We scored 58 runs in the tournament, and the team we lost to scored 29. You could see it in warmups — they weren’t playing every day, but every game you could see them getting more tired.”

The Vista Little League 10U All-Stars roster included (alphabetical order with uniform number): Tres Aviles (3), Cooper Cullity (50), Bodie Delmar (10), Braxton Engel (9), Lincoln Merrifield (22), Zane Meza (21), Luke Nelson (12),

partner and I had a lot of good energy together. We motivated each other in the boat, and we’re both very hardworking,” Bigler said.

Bigler’s family moved to Carmel Valley from Bakersfield in 2021. She had previously been a swimmer, but decided to try out rowing in 2023 and joined San Diego Rowing Club.

Despite her relatively short time in the rowing world, Bigler is rising through the ranks quickly. Shortly after their nationals win, Bigler attended a development camp for the 2025 World Rowing Championships in Boston, which gave her the opportunity to train with Paralympian rowers.

All of this is feeding her dream to make the US Na-

Brantley Nucci (23), Bowen Perretta (17), Barrett Williams (8), Luke Williams (5) and Lorenzo Wilson (19).

Notably absent from the roster was Brock Meza, a standout 10-year-old who had made the 12-year-old team in Majors play but broke his leg during a previous tournament.

Though they fell just short of the championship, the Vista Little League 10U All-Stars left a mark. As Nucci reflected, “These kids gave everything they had, and their journey will inspire the next generation of Vista players.”

tional Team and compete in the 2028 Paralympics in Los Angeles.

She is also looking forward to returning to Boston in October to compete in the inclusive doubles race at the Head of the Charles competition.

“Sometimes I feel like I’m way, way out of my league, and it can feel kind of surreal sometimes. I forget that I am 16 years old. It’s been a great experience, I know I am really young, but I wouldn’t change it for anything,” Bigler said.

Rasmussen, a rising junior who lives in Pacific Beach, said she started rowing at Cathedral Catholic before joining San Diego Rowing Club last year. She had seen Bigler do the inclusive double sculls race

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before, and volunteered to do it with her at nationals when she needed a new double for the race.

Rasmussen said they ended up having almost no time to practice the boat together, with their first run ending up being at the time trial for the race. Nevertheless, they were able to take the gold.

“The funny thing is, we never practiced that boat, basically until we got to nationals,” Rasmussen said. “With our win, obviously that’s super cool. I had a lot of fun, and it was even more fun doing basically our first full run on that day.”

Bigler and Rasmussen also participated in the women’s youth second varsity 8+ division for San Diego Rowing at the championships. The 2,000-meter race involves a boat with eight rowers, each with one oar, and a ninth person acting as the coxswain. The club finished 18th in that division.

In addition to time trials at nationals, participating in the championships also required the girls to qualify through regional regattas earlier in the year in Sacramento.

San Diego Rowing Club Coach Patrick Kington also celebrated the victory.

“This really was something to cheer about, for our club and for Gabriella and Kate winning a gold medal at nationals, especially as they were competing in two races and the conditions were challenging,” Kington said.

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GABRIELLA BIGLER, left, and Kate Rasmussen, both 16, celebrate after winning the women’s youth inclusive double sculls race at the US Rowing Youth National Championships in Sarasota, Florida, on June 13. Bigler, a rising junior at Canyon Crest Academy, has eye conditions that qualify her as legally blind. She competed as a para-athlete. Courtesy photo

GOLD MEDAL rowers Gabriella Bigler and Kate Rasmussen are flanked by coaches Kenza McKerrihan, left, and Patrick Kington after their victory. Courtesy photo

At Rocky Mountain Arsenal, the buffalo roam — again

We are driving the one-way, circular Wildlife Drive that lets visitors explore much of the 15,000 acres northeast of Denver that is the Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge.

Our eyes are peeled for buffalo, and I’ll be happy if I see one or two — which we do. Our friend and longtime Denver resident Chuck Robinson has wisely brought binoculars that give us a faux up-close look at these magnificent creatures.

I feel lucky to have seen this pair of buffalo, but just around the corner, we come upon a herd of about 20 — a sight I never expected to encounter, especially only 10 miles from downtown Denver.

The co-existence of these buffalo (also called bison) with a metro area of 3.3 million didn’t just happen. And it’s not often you hear the words “arsenal” and “wildlife refuge” in the sentence, but the dichotomous title tells the story about the refuge’s past, present and future.

Until the mid-1800s when White settlers began

arriving in Colorado’s High Plains, the Apache, Comanche and Ute tribes lived here, sustained by the massive herds of buffalo. These settlers homesteaded, farmed and raised cattle. Then, in late 1941, the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor, which prompted the United States to enter World War II and confiscate the farms of 270 settlers to build a munitions factory and chemical warfare plant. A storyboard at the refuge visitor center says that some farming families felt it was

their duty to give up their land to help with the war effort; others were quite bitter.

This location was chosen for munitions manufacturing because space was abundant, as was a nearby workforce.

The consequence of this endeavor was severe pollution; more than 600 chemicals saturated the groundwater and High Plains soil. This disastrous situation earned the property a Superfund designation. The $2.1 billion cleanup began in the late 1980s and was mostly

completed by 2010.

According to the Environmental Protection Agency, the methods of decontamination included removal of contaminated soil down to 10 feet. What couldn’t be removed was covered with material that “prevent(s) intrusion by humans or animals… and further contamination of groundwater,” which was “pumped and treated at the site.”

End result: What once was a place not fit for habitation by any species has been returned to its original

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High Plains ecosystem that supports not only buffalo, but 330 additional species of birds and mammals. They include deer, coyote, raptors, songbirds, waterfowl and innumerable prairie dogs.

Chuck was quick to spot these adorable little guys whose burrows dot the sparsely vegetated landscape, but apparently local homeowners are not so enamored. These “squirrels of the prairie” are considered pests because they destroy landscaping and undermine foundations.

If you go: Admission is free. A stop at the visitor center is a must. Pick up a map, see the once-real buffalo, and peruse the excellent exhibits that tell the history of this land with ample photos and text. Visitors also can see the black-footed ferret enclosure, part of a reintroduction program of the once nearly extinct animal that weighs about 2 ½ pounds and whose favorite food is prairie dog.

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IT’S NOT UNUSUAL to encounter some of the 200-250 buffalo that inhabit Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge, especially on the 11-mile Wildlife Drive. The herd’s numbers are managed to maintain a balance in the refuge ecosystem. A half-million people visit the refuge annually. At right, no one knows how many prairie dogs inhabit the refuge’s 15,000 acres near Denver, but visitors will have no trouble spotting them near their burrows. The critters are not so beloved by area homeowners, who say prairie dogs destroy landscaping and undermine foundations.

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Sharp Memorial offers advanced treatments for cardiac diseases

Taking care of your heart is vital to your overall health.

At Sharp Memorial Hospital, an expert team of cardiologists, cardiovascular and cardiothoracic surgeons, electrophysiologists, and nurse practitioners provides San Diegans with comprehensive heart and vascular care.

One expert, Karl Limmer, MD, is passionate about expanding minimally invasive options to treat cardiac diseases, including irregular heartbeats and mitral valve disease.

Innovative procedures to treat irregular heartbeats

Atrial fibrillation, also known as AFib, is a common and serious heart condition contributing to about 158,000 annual deaths in the U.S.

Dr. Limmer is an expert in procedures to treat irregular heartbeats caused by AFib, including the hy-

brid maze procedure. This two-stage technique combines surgery with catheter ablation performed by an

electrophysiologist — both done through small incisions in the chest.

Due to the highly specialized nature of this procedure, it is offered at only a handful of hospitals in California, including Sharp Memorial.

The hybrid maze procedure can restore the normal heart rate in patients, stop congestive heart failure, help reduce or stop the use of heart medications, and dramatically improve a patient’s quality of life.

Minimally invasive robotic heart surgery

Mitral valve disease, the most common heart valve abnormality, impacts 5% to 10% of the U.S. population.

This disease makes it harder for the heart to pump blood effectively, and

New concierge doctor in Encinitas

ENCINITAS — After more than 20 years of practicing internal medicine in traditional settings, Dr. Farris Sandhu is offering something rare in modern healthcare: time.

Her new MDVIP-affiliated primary care practice, located at 317 N. El Camino Real, Suite 301, in Encinitas, is now welcoming patients from across North County—including Carlsbad, Rancho Santa Fe, and Carmel Valley.

The practice is built around a concierge-style model that limits the number of patients she sees, allowing for more personalized, accessible, and preventive care.

“I believe in combining the advanced diagnostics in the MDVIP Wellness Program with evidence-based practices to offer more individualized care,” Dr. Sandhu said.

a primary care practice in Encinitas using a concierge model, allowing for more personalized, accessible and preventive care.

they age.

Members of her practice receive a yearly comprehensive wellness exam, which includes advanced diagnostic screenings and lab work not typically offered during standard physicals. These tests help identify risk factors early, giving patients the opportunity to make lifestyle changes before health problems become serious.

Dr. Sandhu brings extensive experience to her new role. She earned her medical degree from Panjabi University in India and completed her internal medicine residency at Unity Hospital in Rochester, New York.

nutrition. She takes a holistic view of wellness, incorporating both evidence-based medicine and lifestyle factors to develop personalized care plans.

The MDVIP model has proven effective. According to multiple studies, patients in MDVIP practices experience fewer hospitalizations and improved health outcomes.

Medicare patients, for example, have shown a 79% reduction in hospital admissions compared to those in traditional primary care. Member satisfaction and retention are consistently above 90%.

can lead to heart failure and cardiac arrest.

Dr. Limmer is one of the few cardiothoracic surgeons in San Diego performing minimally invasive, robotic-assisted mitral valve repair.

He has seen the immense benefits of these procedures and is passionate about expanding minimally invasive options for patients.

“Heart surgery has contributed to improved patient outcomes and less pain, and it allows patients to return to activities quickly. With this technology, we can offer our patients all the advantages of open-heart surgery without opening the chest.”

In addition to minimally invasive procedures, Sharp Memorial offers many treatment options for

cardiac diseases, including:

• Left atrial appendage closure devices (Watchman™ and Amulet™)

• Catheter ablation

• Left ventricular assist devices (LVADs)

• Heart transplant

• Pacemakers

• Cardiovascular rehabilitation

• Clinical trials

Sharp has cardiology specialists across San Diego County focused on helping patients improve their heart health.

To learn more, visit sharp.com/heart or call 1-800-82-SHARP (1800-827-4277), Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

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Instead of overbooked days and long wait times, Dr. Sandhu’s patients receive same- or next-day appointments, extended office visits, and direct 24/7 communication for urgent concerns.

She is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and fluent in English, Hindi, and Punjabi.

Her goal is to partner with each patient on their long-term wellness journey—whether they’re managing chronic conditions or looking to stay healthy as

She also has a strong track record of leadership in the San Diego medical community, most recently serving as president of the San Diego Association of Physicians of Indian Origin. Her peers have recognized her work by voting her one of “San Diego’s Top Doctors.”

Her clinical interests include women’s health, heart disease prevention, metabolic disorders, and

For adults who are frustrated by the impersonal nature of today’s healthcare system—or anyone who wants a more involved and proactive doctor—Dr. Sandhu’s practice offers a refreshing alternative.

“I treat each patient like I would my own family,” she said. “With time, compassion, and the tools to truly prevent disease.”

To learn more or schedule a complimentary meetand-greet with Dr. Sandhu, visit www.mdvip.com/ doctors/farrissandhumd or call 760-678-6139.

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Support, connection important as you age

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ental health issues, such as stress, anxiety and depression, are common among older adults, and can be exacerbated by declining health, loss of loved ones, financial challenges and late-in-life regrets.

Unfortunately, these issues can impact overall health, quality of life, and in some cases, even be life-threatening. The suicide rate among Americans aged 75 and older is the highest of any age group, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

If you’re an older adult, Dr. Zia Wahid, medical director with Cigna's Medicare business, encourages you to take the following actions:

• Nurture relationships: Research has found that loneliness can have negative health consequences as impactful as smoking 15 cigarettes a day. That’s why finding connection is essential. Check with your local community center to find out what activities, classes and social events they offer. Faith-based organizations,

neighborhood gatherings, and clubs based on common interests are also great ways to meet people and stay engaged. A simple phone call with a loved one is often enough to strengthen bonds, and emotional resilience.

• Get moving: Physical activity can improve strength and agility as you age. It can also be a powerful way to boost your mood and ease anxiety and depression. From chair yoga to water aerobics, there are forms of exercise appropriate for every ability and age, and free or inexpensive classes offered in many communities. Your Medicare Advantage (MA) plan may also offer fitness benefits that can help you move more and stay connected. Group fitness not your thing? Consider just getting outdoors for a short walk and a dose of sunshine.

• Avoid substance misuse: Substance use disorder is common among older adults, and can intensify mental health challenges. One in 11 adults over age 60 had a substance use disorder in 2022, and that number is on the rise, according to

DR. KARL LIMMER is a cardiothoracic surgeon at Sharp Memorial Hospital in San Diego. Courtesy photo

DR. FARRIS SANDHU has opened

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PHYSICAL ACTIVITY can be a powerful way to boost your mood and ease anxiety and depression. Stock photo

What can make a dental environment toxic?

By Dr. Carey O’Rielly

There is a lot of talk about the effects of a toxic environment on our health. This ranges from exposure to microplastics and hormone disruptors, chemicals in the air and water, heavy metals that get in our fish and water supplies, and chemicals used in farming - just to name a few.

Due to challenges to my own health, I discovered that most dental offices have toxicity issues. So, my wife and I set out to find a non-toxic space to practice holistic dentistry.

During the years while looking for spaces, I helped a colleague who was also suffering from health challenges convert his dental office into a non-toxic environment.

To produce an office for myself that was not toxic I

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the American Psychological Association. Check your Medicare plan. It may cover treatment for alcoholism and substance use in both inpatient and outpatient settings.

• Schedule a doctor’s visit: Mental health, just like

had to start from scratch and build it. Finally, in 2004, we had an office with windows that opened for

physical health, requires your attention and care. If you’re experiencing mental health concerns, schedule a doctor’s appointment. They can refer you to a psychologist, psychiatrist or clinical social worker, or provide additional advice and resources.

• Get it off your chest: Talking about your feelings

airflow - very rare in dentistry, and greenbelt for a peaceful environment and beauty. Additionally:

with friends, family, or even a trained professional can be helpful. Medicare covers individual and group therapy with doctors or licensed clinicians, and some of these services are offered virtually.

• Consider medication: Antidepressants, anti-anxiety medications, antipsychotics and mood

• Flooring and building materials without glues or toxic chemicals

• High speed Hepa air

stabilizers, can be effective treatments for certain mental health conditions. A Part D plan – either standalone or within an MA plan – covers many of these prescriptions. Before starting a new medication, be sure to talk to your doctor about possible side effects and interactions with drugs you’re currently taking.

filters with charcoal for clean air

• Heavy metal filters to protect our patients and environment

• All the equipment necessary to practice non-toxic dentistry

So how does toxicity enter into the practice of dentistry, and how might that affect you the patient?

Some of the ways I’ve addressed this over the years are:

• Not using a chemiclave sterilizer, as it releases chemicals into the space

• Not using dental materials that contain heavy metals

• Using ‘white’ filling materials that don’t contain hormone disruptors.

• Installing a filter in the floor to trap any metals that might otherwise go into the water supply. This is now mandated in Encinitas, but it wasn’t yet when

• Don’t wait: If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis, immediately call or text the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988 to reach a trained crisis counselor. This free, confidential service is available 24/7 nationwide in both English and Spanish. For more information about Medicare benefits and

we first opened our practice. At Integrative Dentistry we provide an environment that is as non-toxic as possible. Not only does this benefit our patients but also the staff.

That is how we settled in our current location, and where we remain today. The office space is not contaminated with chemicals that might affect my patients, my staff and myself. It is a supportive environment for the practice of dentistry, and we are pleased to provide it as part of our service to our community.

To learn more about holistic/biological dentistry, please call 760-6321304. Or visit our web site, myholisticdentist.com , to learn more about myself and Dr. Tracy Evans, who practices holistic/biological dentistry along with me.

mental health, visit cignamedicareinformation.com.

“Depression and other mental health concerns don’t have to be part of aging. Treating these conditions can put you on the path toward a more fulfilling life, so that you can enjoy this chapter of life with confidence and joy,” says Dr. Wahid.

DR. CAREY O’RIELLY and his wife, Victoria, on the deck outside their Encinitas office, Integrative Dentistry, next to the greenbelt. Courtesy photo

Safe Routes to School plan OK’d for Sage Creek HS

By Samantha Nelson CARLSBAD

— The city will add new striping, signage, bicycle and pedestrian paths, and modifying traffic signals among other improvements over the next several years to make traveling to and from Sage Creek High School safer for students.

City Council unanimously approved staff’s Safe Routes to School Plan for

Sage Creek on July 22. The plan includes several improvements at the Cannon Road, Bobcat and College Boulevard intersection, which is directly next to the school, as well as further down the road at El Camino Real and Cannon Road.

This is the third SRTS plan with more to come for other local schools.

“We feel very proud and confident that the plan be-

fore you this evening reflects the vision of safe routes to school in the last three plans presented to you,” associate engineer Nick Gorman said.

The proposal includes near-term solutions that will be completed within the next two years, long-term solutions within the next three to four years, and longer-term solutions that will be explored and potentially implemented approximately

five years out or longer.

While most of Sage Creek High School’s approximately 1,400-student population use automobiles for drop-off and pickup, a significant number of students also walk and ride e-bikes to school. Gorman estimated about 120 students ride e-bikes to school on any given day.

In the near term, the city plans to update cross-

walks at Bobcat Boulevard and the school’s driveway to enhance bicycle and pedestrian access to the school, move the existing bike route on campus that mixes with other vehicles to the existing sidewalk, which would separate bikes from cars, and widen bike lane buffers at the Bobcat/Cannon/College intersection.

Additionally, the city will add green striping

through the intersection to improve visibility for bicyclists and pedestrians accessing the new path.

Councilmember Kevin Shin noted his biggest concern is the existing southbound College Boulevard route for students to take a left onto Bobcat Boulevard to access the school. Students who use the left-turn

as demonstrators protesting the Trump administration at the nearby corner of Coast Highway and Pier View Way.

“I was born here. I was raised here. I’ve served this community at every level, and I’m ready to fight for it with everything I’ve got,” he said. “Because North County deserves better, and we’re going to back it up better.”

As current District 5 Supervisor Jim Desmond pursues a campaign to unseat Levin for the 49th congressional district, local Republican mayors including Rebecca Jones of San Marcos and John Franklin of Vista seek to replace him on the board. Krahel has entered the race as the Democrat candidate.

Before Krahel pursued his own candidacy, he sought other potential local leaders interested in the position first, not wanting to step on anyone’s toes. He said it was Levin who suggested he run for supervisor.

“I’m not running be-

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use,” South Morro Hills 47 said in a letter, adding that the city would also benefit from cannabis taxes, which would “far exceed those from the hemp crop.”

Armstrong Growers' operations are located to the west of the proposed South Morro Hills 47 Cannabis Cultivation Project. Courte-

cause it’s my turn. I’m running because District 5 can’t afford eight more years of a Fox News supervisor,” Krahel said. “We need real leadership that’s rooted in our community, grounded in facts, and focused on solving problems.”

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The application also requests an exemption from the California Environmental Quality Act, a state law that identifies a proposed project’s potential environmental impacts, because of the site’s approximately 60year history of agricultural uses.

According to the applicant, the cannabis cultivation project is in line with

According to his website, kylekrahel.com, his policy priorities include compassionate homelessness solutions, strong public transit, workers’ rights, education funding, and criminal

the city’s ordinance on cannabis cultivation, the specific goals of the South Morro Hills agricultural district and the city’s General Plan.

The hoop houses are bordered on the north and west by Armstrong Growers’ flowering hoop houses and open flower fields, to the south by Campbell Farms’ soil and rock processing area and the Agromin Corporation compost process-

justice reform. He also plans to focus on securing more affordable housing for all income levels.

Additionally, he pledged to fight the impacts of the “One Big Beautiful Bill,” a Trump administration bud-

ing area, and to the east by the Campbell Farms’ livestock area.

The project is also “far greater than thousands of feet” away from sensitive uses including schools, day cares or churches, South Morro Hills 47 said.

“These surrounding conditions mitigate any minor odor emissions from our site,” the applicant states.

“To date, the project has not

get backed by Republicans that makes significant cuts to Medicaid funding, repeals clean energy incentives and threatens local Veteran Affairs services, he noted.

“More than 1.2 million people in San Diego County rely on Medi-Cal. Another 170,000 depend on Covered California, most with subsidies. That’s nearly half a million people who could lose coverage,” Krahel said. “Restaurant workers, gig workers, young adults, they’re all at risk … We’re not going to let that happen.”

Krahel also recalled his work with Levin to secure federal funding for Oceanside’s first homeless shelter. At the same time, he criticized local Republican leadership for failing to make progress on the homelessness crisis, referencing a 2017 Hepatitis A outbreak in San Diego as an example.

“We need real investment in both congregate and non-congregate shelter options, as well as diversion programs to keep people out of an already-overcrowded

produced dust, smell, noise or view offensive to any of the surrounding properties … The transition between two similar products will not affect public health, safety, or general welfare.”

The applicant noted that it can be challenging to distinguish the difference between hemp and cannabis because they belong to the same family and have similar-looking buds and

jail system,” he said.

Krahel was joined by supporters, including some of his siblings who still live locally, and the city’s mayor, who spoke on his behalf.

“He has been committed to the people,” Sanchez said. “At a very young age, he saw himself having responsibility to his community.”

While North County has been a Republican stronghold on the Board of Supervisors for quite some time, Krahel is confident in his ability to help turn his district blue as he did with Levin and the Tri-City area, including Vista and Oceanside City Councils.

“I know how to win, but also the district is changing — we’re now a Democratic plurality, and Kamala Harris won it by 4.9%,” he said. Krahel filed his papers to run last week, which triggered his formal resignation as Democratic Party chair under the party bylaws. A special election to fill the vacancy will be held at the August Central Committee meeting.

scents; however, the key difference lies in their THC content. Hemp is currently defined as a cannabis plant that contains up to 0.3% THC, while cannabis contains more.

According to Dane Thompson, the city planner overseeing the project, the business would apply for an operational business license if the conditional use permit is approved.

intentionally shift that balance,” Stanton said.

“In all the meetings I’ve been to or watched online, I’ve never seen any residents stand up here and say ‘we need more money in politics,’” Freeman said. “I’m disappointed by what’s being proposed.”

Alan Geraci, who ran against LeBlang for the Dis-

Resident Chris Freeman questioned how increasing the limits would benefit the residents of San Marcos. He also said he wants to see elected officials and candidates connect more with local residents, as opposed to relying on big donations from out-of-town individuals or entities.

trict 3 seat last year, noted that in San Marcos, there has been a practice of developers and construction companies skirting campaign contribution limits by donating large sums of money to PACs like the Deputy Sheriff’s Association of San Diego County, which then spend thousands of dollars on mailers and fliers in support of or opposition

to local candidates.

“Our elections should be conducted without the penetration of dark money invading this process,” Geraci said. “It’s time for San Marcos to break this chain of deception.”

Council members pushed back against Geraci’s characterization of this practice as a “money laundering scheme,” and accused him of vilifying law enforcement.

Compared to other cities in San Diego County, San Marcos’ new individual contribution limit will be higher than those of Chula Vista, Coronado, Del Mar, Encinitas, Imperial Beach, Poway, and Solana Beach, which range from $200 to $440.

El Cajon has the highest individual contribution limit at $10,000, followed by Escondido, Oceanside and La Mesa ($5,900 each),

National City and Lemon Grove ($1,230 each), Carlsbad ($1,100 for council candidates and $3,600 for mayor, city clerk and treasurer), San Diego ($800 for council candidates and $1,450 for mayor and city attorney), and Santee ($1,000). San Diego’s committee contribution limits are the highest by far, at $14,600 for council candidates and $29,050 for mayor and city attorney.

KYLE KRAHEL announces his candidacy for the Board of Supervisors on July 26 at Oceanside City Hall. San Marcos Mayor Rebecca Jones and Vista Mayor John Franklin are also running to replace the termed-out Jim Desmond. Photo by Samantha Nelson

Mahalo to Breakers Café, Bar & Grill in Encinitas

In the 17 years I’ve been writing this column, I can’t recall more buzz around a restaurant opening than what’s happening with Breakers Café, Bar & Grill…well, maybe Chick & Hawk, but I’ll save that for another day.

I guess that’s what happens when local pro surfer Benji Weatherley opens a restaurant…and not just one of the many pro surfers in the area, but one who was part of the iconic “Momentum Generation” that included household names like Kelly Slater, Rob Machado, Shane Dorian and Taylor Steele.

And to add even more credibility to the endeavor is the fact that Weatherley grew up on Oahu’s North Shore in the family owned café called Breakers, and his home provided a crash pad for many of those above-mentioned surfers. So yeah, the buzz around Breakers by Benji Weatherley opening was legit, and from my experiences on a couple of recent visits, the food and vibe back up that buzz.

On one of the visits that came just prior to their lunch rush, Benji sat down on a stool across from me and went on about his passion for the project and in particular how the kitchen was cranking out solid, affordable Hawaii-influenced food. I had one of the specials in front of me, which was the Ahi Katsu Plate with three sides that included white rice, mac salad and coleslaw.

I’d never had katsu with ahi before as it is usually prepared with chicken or pork, but the ahi worked perfectly…so much so I hope this special finds a permanent spot on the menu. But back to my point, Weatherley is not some celebrity lending his name to a project; he has immersed himself in it, on just about every level.

More on the menu in a few but let’s talk first about

some of the local “fixtures,” so to speak, that make up the vibe.

The first is the classic “Cocktials” sign that hung outside O’Hurleys on Diana Street in Leucadia about 500 feet down the hill from my house. For years when leaving that bar, I would try and get the perfect photo of that sign. When I finally succeeded, I was so proud of my accomplishment I posted it on Facebook where someone promptly replied, “Is that how you spell cocktails?”

I took a closer look and sure enough, even after all those years and photos, I hadn’t noticed, and I’ve never been told if it was a mistake or done intentionally.

I’d welcome any reader feedback on the topic. So yeah, I’m thinking that with all their local cool people connections, someone at Breakers was able to score not only that sign, but the booths from Cap'n Keno's.

And I have to add, you can’t make a place cool by adding fixtures from classic joints to try to be cool. They have to fit your vibe to complete a total package, and I’d say Breakers nailed it by creating their own thing and accentuating it with touches of local, iconic memorabilia and a very solid menu.

It also helps to have a variety of indoor and outdoor seating options and a staff that appears to be genuinely happy to be there.

I’ve also heard that Breakers will offer more than just killer grub, a full bar and an island vibe. Word is that it will be more of a gathering spot or hub for hula nights, ukulele jams, comedy, surf movies and open mics.

Speaking of that bar… that’s just another added bonus, as a full list of beer, wine and tropical cocktails add a whole other element to the solid spot for breakfast, lunch and dinner. I can totally see cocktailing at Breakers followed by a feeding frenzy on food that is almost designed for serious munchies.

And about that menu. On both visits, it was on a

board by the register and included Hawaiian plate lunch staples like Teriyaki Chicken, Kalua Pork and Spam Musubi. Entrees included Kalua Pork Sandwich and Loco Moco and specials had a Blackened Ahi Plate, Mahi Sando, Kalbi Beef Plate, Spicy Thai Noodles and as I mentioned, an utterly delightful Ahi Katsu Plate.

All come with your choice of three sides, which

will most certainly provide leftovers. And given my recent deep dive into Spam Musubi, Breakers was right up there with that really good stuff I sampled heavily at This Musubi Love. The mac salad and coleslaw were spot on as well. I’ll finish this Breakers love fest by adding that even with me being a surfer and somewhat connected

not one-dimensional in its appeal to that demographic. It really does provide an aloha welcome and comfort level to everyone who walks through the door, and that is a really good thing. Keep your eye on their social media and website for menu updates and special events. More at www. breakerscbg.com. Find them at 481 Santa Fe Drive, Enci-

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PRO SURFER Benji Weatherley’s recently opened Encinitas restaurant shares a name with the family-owned cafe he grew up around on Oahu’s North Shore. Top right, the amazing Ahi Katsu Plate with three sides. Bottom right, the decor includes booths from the now-demolished Cap’n Keno’s. Courtesy photo (left); Photos by David Boylan

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Friend brings disability activist’s story to life

Late playwright Marcus’ memoir a team effort

By Jordan P. Ingram CARLSBAD

— Longtime Carlsbad resident Scott Chambers spent three years helping his close friend, disability rights activist Neil Marcus, bring to life the late playwright’s autobiography, “I, Spastic” — a raw, funny and deeply personal account of a life shaped by dystonia and defiant creativity.

Chambers, 74, is a cartoonist, musician and author who met Marcus when both were students at Fairhaven College in Bellingham, Washington, in the early 1970s. Their friendship culminated in the production of Marcus’ memoir, which was released in print and audio formats earlier this year.

“As we worked on the book, I was referred to, half-jokingly, as Neil’s ‘able assistant,’” Chambers said. “I took his writing and, with his guidance, smoothed it out and extended it a bit. To be clear, I was not his ghostwriter. As the title suggests, the work is an autobiography. All the ideas and most of the words are his.”

Marcus, best known for his award-winning play “Storm Reading,” was a pioneering voice in disability arts and performance. He died in November 2021 at his home in Berkeley at age 67 from complications related to dystonia, a neurological disorder that causes involuntary muscle contractions and affects speech and movement.

In “I, Spastic,” Marcus explores his early life, including the onset of dystonia at age 8, his struggles with communication, and his emergence as a performer, writer and activist who challenged public perceptions of disability.

The audiobook opens with a recording of Marcus reciting his poem “Disabled Country,” commissioned by the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History.

Chambers said editing the memoir was the longest writing project he’s ever taken on. The pair began working on the project together in 2018 — a painstaking process due to Marcus’ limited mobility and speech.

Making things more challenging, Marcus was precise in his language, often shortening passages

lane alongside other vehicles must cross four lanes of traffic to get over into the righthand bicycle lane.

Gorman noted that some students “have gotten creative” by pressing the pedestrian crosswalk button to pause traffic in all directions so they can remain in the right-hand College Boulevard bike lane and cross all the way over to the Bobcat

that had taken Chambers hours and sometimes days to draft.

“It was very slow going — maybe six hours a day for three years,” Chambers said. “He typed one letter at a time with one finger.”

While slow and meticulous, Marcus was unflinching when discussing the more complex aspects of his life — depression, romance, jealousy and the tension between public admiration and private doubt.

“A lot of books about disabled people make them out to be one-dimensional heroes,” Chambers said. “Neil made a point of showing his full humanity. The book isn’t a tragedy or a triumph story. It’s readable, funny and honest — appropriate even for younger readers.”

According to Chambers, Marcus insisted on writing for a general audience and aimed for a ninthgrade reading level. The book was recently recommended on Maria Shriver’s Summer Reading List.

Chambers helped finalize the manuscript after Marcus died, with additional editing support from Marcus’ sister, Kendra, who also hired a copy editor to complete the project. Chambers said that while a few of Neil’s edgier lines were deleted in the final stages of editing,

Boulevard bike lane as well.

“There’s no way to make that transition without the fear of looking behind you for vehicles,” Shin said. “That being said, the solution seems to be the green striping.”

In the long term, the city plans to modify signal timers at College and Cannon and add a shared two-way bike and pedestrian path on the north side of Bobcat Boulevard, which includes widening the sidewalk and

his voice and message were carefully preserved.

Marcus’ art spanned multiple disciplines — acting, poetry, dance and visual art — and always sought to push against the social stigma surrounding disability.

“Storm Reading” toured internationally for eight years and was featured in an NBC television special hosted by Michael Douglas.

Marcus also appeared in an episode of the television drama “ER,” playing a disabled linguistics professor. The episode was directed by the show’s rising star, Anthony Edwards, also a disability rights advocate. Chambers was on set as Marcus’ assistant during filming in Burbank.

“Neil was successful — he had friends, he was an author, a playwright, a dancer, an actor, a poet. He literally did all those things,” Chambers said.

Yet Marcus often wrestled with how the world saw him.

“One of the biggest questions he asked himself: Are people opening doors for me because I’m a freak show or because they actually appreciate my work?” Chambers said.

Throughout his life, Marcus grappled with how the public perceived and labeled him as a disabled person. People stared or ig-

consolidating paths of travel to one area to make things more predictable for drivers. These plans would also widen the northeast sidewalk for additional waiting space for pedestrians.

The city previously added a no-right-on-red sign at the College and Cannon right turn in 2020 and plans to add another one at the right-turn lane from Bobcat to College. Both signs will be updated to flashing signs that will illuminate when

nored him entirely, something Marcus believed was a reptilian fear in humans of anything perceived as different.

In college, Marcus attended classes and immersed himself in campus life. However, when he prepared to leave after two years, administrators discovered that he had never officially enrolled. For years, no one questioned his presence in classes — not even professors.

“They were embarrassed,” said Chambers. “But Neil said, ‘It’s okay. I came and got my education.’”

At this time, Marcus had lost the ability to walk entirely and began using a wheelchair full-time. Back in Ojai, Marcus started writing a newspaper column and worked on the film “The Other Side of the Mountain,” developing a friendship with screenwriter David Seltzer, who would later support his theatrical work.

In the book, Marcus also recounts his early surgeries and attempted suicide at 14, his role in the disability rights movement, and how deep brain stimulation (DBS) treatment — a series of electrical impulses delivered to specific areas of the brain — helped relieve some of his dystonia symptoms.

According to Cham-

the crosswalk is in use as part of the plan.

A bike ramp will be installed on El Camino Real for bicyclists to mount the sidewalk and avoid mixing in with vehicles at the busy right turn onto Cannon Road. This solution would have bicyclists and pedestrians using the recently installed pedestrian bridge to continue to the school.

Councilmember Melanie Burkholder said she was pleased to see the $4 million

bers, Marcus’ physical presence defied expectations. A longtime dancer, Marcus would often perform onstage with Japanese Butoh dance groups across the Bay Area.

“He was very physically fit — his muscles were like ropes because they were tense almost all the time,” he said. “He was sometimes a showstopper on stage, challenging every notion of what dance could be.”

Throughout his life, Marcus experienced ups and downs in his ability to speak, which made him difficult to understand at times. There were certain words he wouldn’t use — not by choice, but because his physical limitations made them too difficult to say.

For example, he couldn’t say “Bertrand Russell” — the mix of R’s and T’s was impossible, Chambers said. But “Salvador Dali” came relatively easily.

“Rolls off the tongue,” Chambers said.

Marcus could also reliably say “garbanzo beans,” which his mother theorized was due to the shape of his epiglottis, Chambers said.

When interacting with Marcus, Chambers said the artist was often unpredictable.

“He was a very surprising guy. You could not predict what he would say next

bridge used as part of the SRTS plan given its lack of overall use since it was installed in 2022.

“I’ve never seen anyone on it,” she said.

The city would also improve the existing path on the north side of the school to a concrete, shared twoway bike and pedestrian path on the east side of College Boulevard in the long term.

Both the near- and long-term solutions are es-

at all,” Chambers said. “He was entertaining and had insights into things that most people missed.”

Marcus often described disability not as a limitation but as a different lens for experiencing life. A line he frequently repeated at each performance of “Storm Reading” captured this view: “Disability is not a brave struggle or courage in the face of adversity. Disability is an art. It’s an ingenious way to live.”

Chambers, who described Marcus as “a comic, an epigrammist and a philosopher,” said the goal of the memoir — like all of Marcus’ work — is to dismantle fear and discomfort around disability.

“If he could expose people to disability in a positive way from an early age, the fear of difference would begin to evaporate,” Chambers said. “That was Neil’s mission — and I believe he succeeded.”

“I, Spastic” is available in paperback and audiobook formats on Amazon. The audiobook features Marcus’ real voice, as well as narration by his brother and a professional actor.

“Storm Reading” is available on YouTube. The “ER” episode featuring Marcus, “Of Past Regret and Future Fear” (Episode 20, Season 4) is accessible online.

timated to cost from $3.4 million to $3.8 million, with the striping and signing partially funded by a grant and the shared bicycle and pedestrian paths partially funded by the city’s sidewalk program. Longer-term projects would include exploring opportunities to enhance unpaved sections of the Lake Calavera Trail and a shared two-way bike and pedestrian path on the south side of Cannon Road.

NEIL MARCUS and actor George Clooney met when Marcus filmed an episode of the TV drama “ER.” Marcus, a playwright who died in November 2021, wrote his autobiography, “I, Spastic,” with the help of Carlsbad cartoonist Scott Chambers, bottom right, who met Marcus at Fairhaven College in the early 1970s. Marcus had dystonia, a neurological disorder that causes involuntary muscle contractions and affects speech and movement. Courtesy photos

EVENTS CALENDAR

Aug. 1

ARTWALK PREVIEW PARTY

ArtWalk kicks-off with a Preview pARTy, sponsored by Ranch & Coast Magazine, where guests can get early access – meet the artists and view art pieces before the crowds. $28, 5 to 8 p.m. Aug. 1 at Art Walk Liberty Station, 2751 Dewey Rd, San Diego.

‘THE PROM’

Big Broadway energy hits small-town drama in a showstopper about love, courage and being true to yourself. $25, 7:30 to 10 p.m. Aug. 1 (additional shows Aug. 2-3) at California Center for the Arts, 340 N Escondido Blvd, Escondido.

‘CHICAGO’

Award-winning Ovation Theatre proudly presents “Chicago” opening Aug. 1 in San Marcos. In “Roaring Twenties” Chicago, chorine Roxie Hart murders a faithless lover and convinces her hapless husband, Amos, to take the rap...until he finds out he's been duped and turns on Roxie. Convicted and sent to death row, Roxie and another. Additional shows Aug. 2-3 and Aug. 8-10. $27.65-$34.65, 7 to 9:30 p.m. Aug. 1 at Howard Brubeck Theatre at Palomar College, 1140 W Mission Rd, San Marcos.

CHINESE FOOD TOUR

Did you know that Peking Duck was once a dish reserved for the Emperor of China?. $79, 1 to 3:30 p.m. and 5 to 7:30 p.m. Aug. 1 at Jasmine Seafood Restaurant, 4609 Convoy St, San Diego.

FARMERS MARKET

San Marcos Farmers Market is moving to Friday nights! Shop, dine & unwind in North City. Friday nights just got fresher!. 4 to 8 p.m. Aug. 1 at North City San Marcos, 251 North City Dr, San Marcos.

O’SIDE ART WALK

Discover musicians, artists, and craftspeople from across your street to all across Southern California. Free-$100, 5 to 8 p.m. Aug. 1 at Oceanside Museum of Art, 704 Pier View Way, Oceanside.

LIBRARY FUNDRAISER

Friends of the Oceanside Public Library and OTC present an unforgettable magic show starring world-renowned magician Mark Paskell! 8 to 10 p.m. Aug. 1 at Oceanside Theatre Company , 217 N Coast Hwy, Oceanside.

WATER STORIES

The Photographer’s Eye Gallery will host an exhibit featuring works that focus on our environment. Free. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 1 at The Photographer’s Eye Gallery , 326 E Grand Ave, Escondido.

Aug. 2

SDF ARTWALK

San Diego Foundation ArtWalk Liberty Station will come alive with artwork from more than 175 artists from both the U.S. & Mexico, plus live music, food, drinks & more! 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Aug. 2 and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 3 at Art Walk Liberty Station, 2751 Dewey Rd, San Diego.

BUWAN NG WIKA

Enjoy a celebration of Buwan ng Wika, “Language Month.” 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Aug. 2 at Children's Museum of Discovery, 320 N Broadway, Escondido.

RICK SPRINGFIELD

Rick Springfield, Grammy award-winning musician, actor and New York Times best-selling author, will hit Frontwave Arena this summer on the 2025 edition of his “I Want My 80’s Tour.” 7 p.m. at Frontwave Arena, 3475 Hero Dr, Oceanside.

SUMMER LUAU

Every Wednesday and Saturday throughout summer, The Hyatt Regency on Mission Bay is lighting the tiki torches for its Rhythms of the Pacific Luau. 5 p.m. at Hyatt Regency Mission Bay Spa & Marina, 1441 Quivira Rd, San Diego.

WHEEL THROWING

With a main focus on functional pottery, beginner students will learn how to use the equipment in the studio and how to use the wheel while more advanced students will further use the wheel as a tool. Class is six weeks. $350, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 2 at ICA North, 1550 S El Camino Real, Encinitas.

GARAGE SALE

Community Garage

Sale in San Luis Rey area of Oceanside (near Old Grove Rd & Frazee Rd). Multiple homes will participate. 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 2 at Lib-

erty Way & Cadence Way, 347 Liberty Way, Oceanside.

TIJUANA FOOD TOUR

Join Wild Foodie Tours to enjoy an all-inclusive, fun, and insightful street food tour in Tijuana with tastings at 6-7 stops, plus a visit to the Mercado Hidalgo openair market and a Mexican bakery. $69, 12 to 4 p.m. Aug. 2 at Meeting spot: McDonald's San Ysidro Trolley Station, 727 E San Ysidro Blvd, San Diego.

NORTH CITY CONCERT

North City Kicks Off Free Outdoor Concert Series. Free. 5 to 9 p.m. Aug. 2 at North City, 250 North City Dr, San Marcos.

ENCINITAS ART NIGHT

The public is invited to the Off Track Gallery to celebrate our featured artists, and awards to three local high school students. 5 to 8 p.m. Aug. 2 at Off Track Gallery, 937 S Coast Hwy 101, Encinitas.

DISCOVERY TOUR

Discover the beauty of San Elijo Where fresh water and saltwater meet and mix, migratory and resident birds share a sanctuary, and many animals find a home. 10 to 11:30 a.m. Aug. 2 at San Elijo Lagoon Nature Center, 2710 Manchester Ave, Cardiff by the Sea.

I LOVE THE 90'S TOUR

Don't miss I Love the 90's Tour live at SeaWorld San Diego’s Summer Spectacular! Enjoy their hits, thrilling rides, and epic summer vibes all in one place!. 6 to 7 p.m. Aug. 2 at SeaWorld, 500 Sea World Dr, San Diego.

‘FOREVER IN A DAY’

A masterful one-man show that follows the heartfelt and poignant journey of a devoted husband who became his wife’s caregiver during her brave battle with illness. At its heart, it is a love story. $15-$20, 7 to 8:15 p.m. Aug. 2 at The Vine Arts

the public. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 3 at San Dieguito Heritage Museum, 450 Quail Gardens Dr, Encinitas.

JAZZ EVENSONG

Jazz Evensong offers a unique blend of jazz rooted in the context of Anglican meditation and prayer. Free and open to the public. 4 p.m. at St. Michael's-by-theSea Episcopal Church, 2775 Carlsbad Blvd, Carlsbad.

ART FUNDRAISER

Dine at Upper East on Aug 3 & mention “Artful Start,” 15% of your bill supports arts & school supplies for local students. Eat well, give back! 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Aug. 3 at Upper East, 155 E Grand Ave, Escondido.

Aug. 4

3 DAY HIP HOP WORKSHOP

Village, 12540 Oaks North Dr, San Diego.

QIGONG

Discover the ancient art of Qigong and its profound spiritual and health benefits. $20, 9 to 10 a.m. Aug. 2 at Spiritual Arts Institute, 527 Encinitas Blvd, Encinitas.

Aug. 3

DOG DAYS OF SUMMER

Cardiff Dog Days of Summer is presented by Cardiff 101 Main Street and the City of Encinitas. Free. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 3 at Encinitas Community Park, 425 Santa Fe Dr, Encinitas.

JOSHUA WHITE TRIO

Joshua White is one of the music scene’s most creative and technically accomplished pianists. Free. 2 to 3 p.m. Aug. 3 at Encinitas Library, 540 Cornish Dr, Encinitas.

CERAMICS WORKSHOP

Spend your next friend get-together or date night in our ceramics lab by giving it a spin! $30, 4 to 6 p.m. Aug. 3 at ICA North, 1550 S El Camino Real, Encinitas.

ART FOR ALL @ OMA

Each month OMA welcomes friends and neighbors to join in Art For All, our fun hands-on art-making experience led by artists and cultural partners from our community. 12 to 2 p.m. Aug. 3 at Oceanside Museum of Art, 704 Pier View Way, Oceanside.

A DIFFERENT LENS

Join us on First Free Sunday for the closing celebration of The Art of A Different Lens. 3 to 4:30 p.m. Aug. 3 at Oceanside Museum of Art, 704 Pier View Way, Oceanside.

BASKET & GOURD CLASSES

This is a traditional day of celebration. The Guild featuries low cost classes for members and the community. Registration is open to

TWILIGHT IN THE PARK

Enjoy free concerts in Balboa Park, San Diego! Local musicians and tribute bands play R&R, R&B, country, jazz, & mariachi at Spreckels Organ Pavilion. Bring a picnic!. 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Aug. 5-7 at Spreckels Organ Pavilion, 2125 Pan American Rd E, San Diego.

Aug. 6

ADULT SUMMER SERIES

Join us for our Adult Summer Speaker Series— engaging talks on nature, science, and community. $15 for non-members, free for members. Free-$15, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Aug. 6 at Agua Hedionda Discovery Center, 1580 Cannon Rd, Carlsbad.

GUIDED MEDITATION

3-Day Hip Hop Workshop. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 4 at Coastal Ballet Center for the Arts, 339 N El Camino Real, Encinitas.

EQUESTRIAN TRAINER S

Celebrating the Heart of Equestrian Sport. Free. 3 to 7 p.m. Aug. 4 at Mary’s Tack and Feed, 3675 Via de La Valle, Del Mar.

PETER SPRAGUE QUARTET

The Peter Sprague Quartet explores the jazz tradition of improvisation but with a slightly different spin – they bring their jazz viewpoint to songs that resonate with the boomers. $50, 7:30 p.m. Aug. 4-5 at North Coast Repertory Theatre, 987 Lomas Santa Fe Dr, Solana Beach.

PARKINSON'S SUPPORT

The next monthly Inland North County Parkinson's Support Group meeting will feature a presentation about Onapgo (a newly approved subcutaneous Parkinson's medication that minimizes "off times"). 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Aug. 4 at San Rafael Church (Parish Hall), 17252 Bernardo Center Dr, San Diego.

ORGAN FESTIVAL

The Spreckels Organ Society presents the 37th Annual San Diego International Summer Organ Festival, the largest organ festival in the United States, featuring the Spreckels Organ, the largest open-air. 7:30 p.m. at Spreckels Organ Pavilion, 2125 Pan American Rd E, San Diego.

Aug. 5

WIDOWS AND WIDOWERS

We love to get together to share our love for food, drink and company. Why not join us, Catholic Widows and Widowers of North County, for a delicious lunch? Call 818-665-8150 for information. 1 p.m. at Olive Garden, 1884 Marron Rd, Carlsbad.

Guided meditation by Linda Langhorn and Lawrence Coleman using ActualDesign Lightwork tools. 12 to 1 p.m. Aug. 6 at San Elijo Lagoon Nature Center, 2710 Manchester Ave, Cardiff.

Aug. 7

SUNSET LUAUS

Experience a beloved San Diego summer tradition on the shores of Mission Bay with the annual Sunset Luaus, a vibrant celebration of Polynesian cuisine, music and dance perfect for family and friends. $60-$130, 6 to 8:45 p.m. Aug. 7 at Catamaran Resort Hotel and Spa, 3999 Mission Blvd, San Diego.

RSF ART GUILD RECEPTION

Opening reception for exhibit of new paintings by members of Rancho Santa Fe Art Guild. Light refreshments. Free. 5 to 8 p.m. Aug. 7 at Rancho Santa Fe Library, 17040 Avenida de Acacias, Rancho Santa Fe.

Aug. 8

GARDEN WORKSHOP

Enjoy a special garden workshop in the Trudy Bronner Discovery Garden with local, seasonal ingredients from Jimbo’s. 11 to 11:30 a.m. Aug. 8 at Children's Museum of Discovery, 320 N Broadway, Escondido.

‘HISTORY OF GLIDING’ Join us and be entertained and enlightened. Topics from Argentinean Ants to Zero Emissions! FREE every Friday for everyone because LIFE = Learning Is For Everyone. 1 to 3:30 p.m. Aug. 8 at MiraCosta College, Oceanside Campus, 1 Barnard Dr, Oceanside.

‘TITLE OF SHOW’

A musical about two guys writing a musical about two guys writing a musical? That’s right. [title of show] is a hilarious, heartfelt, and delightfully meta love letter to the creative process. 12 a.m. at New Village Arts Theatre, 2787 State St, Carlsbad.

OVATION THEATRE’S production of “Chicago” opens at 7 p.m. Aug. 1 at Brubeck Theatre (Palomar College) in San Marcos. The show stars, from left, Evi Anderson as Velma Kelly, Sean Sullivan as Billy Flynn, and Abbi Hoffpauir as Roxie Hart. Courtesy photo

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Beyond product posting

By Rich Henrich

In today’s competitive e-commerce landscape, simply uploading products to a website or online marketplace is no longer sufficient to attract buyers.

While listing products is a critical first step, many businesses fail to recognize that visibility — driven by effective search engine optimization (SEO) — is what ultimately drives organic traffic and conversions.

Search engines like Google are the primary way consumers discover products online. If your product listings are not optimized for search, they are unlikely to appear in search results, meaning fewer clicks, less engagement, and missed sales opportunities.

SEO involves optimizing product titles, descriptions, images, URLs, and meta tags with relevant keywords and phrases that customers are actively searching for.

Equally important are well-written product descriptions. Beyond satisfying search algorithms, compelling descriptions play a vital role in converting browsers into buyers. High-quality product content should not only include target keywords but also communicate key features, benefits, and use cases in a way that builds trust and answers customer questions.

Descriptions should be original — not copied from manufacturers — and tailored to your brand voice and customer expectations.

Additionally, search engines reward sites with valuable and relevant content. Rich product descriptions improve site quality scores, reduce bounce rates, and encourage longer on-site engagement, all of which contribute to higher search rankings over time.

In short, e-commerce success depends on more than just listing products. A strategic investment in SEO and strong product copywriting ensures that your offerings are discoverable, appealing, and competitive in a crowded digital marketplace.

Businesses that prioritize these foundational elements position themselves for sustained growth, improved visibility, and increased sales performance.

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Humor and wisdom close the deal

In February 2021, my post-college daughter moved back in with us.

She’s pursued her life since, coming and going at all hours. My bride oftentimes can’t sleep unless she knows everyone is safely in bed.

Dear daughter has now decided it’s time for new quarters, and she’s moving this week. Though it’s bittersweet, we’re taking the opportunity to turn her room into a guest room/office for my wife, and I, for one, am excited about the project.

All of which has led us to go furniture shopping.

Creme de la Weird

Neil Hopper, 49, a vascular surgeon from Truro, England, has been the subject of a 2 1/2-year investigation after he allegedly tried to defraud two insurance companies, The Guardian reported on July 23.

Devon and Cornwall police said that in 2019 he “made a false representation to insurers, namely the injuries to his legs were the result of sepsis and were not self-inflicted.”

Hopper is accused of amputating his own legs in the scheme, hoping to gain $320,000 from one company and $314,000 from the other.

Before his legal problems, he was shortlisted in the European Space Agency’s search for an astronaut with a disability. He was scheduled to reappear in court on Aug. 26. [Guardian, 7/23/2025]

Saw That Coming

Or not. Several victims reported on July 19 that they had been subjected to an involuntary “golden shower” at The Landing in St. Petersburg, Florida.

The Smoking Gun reported that 30-year-old Matthew Day “entered the rooftop bar ... and urinated from the balcony onto the sidewalk,” according to police, with urine striking people on the ground.

Security officers saw the incident and showed Day the door; he was charged with disorderly conduct and released on $500 bond. [The Smoking Gun, 7/21/2025]

Clothing Optional

A couple in Oklahoma City were startled by a “big, fat, naked, crazy guy” entering their home around 6 p.m. on July 21, KFOR-TV reported.

Homeowner Blake Overstreet said the perp, Korey Sisco, was 6-feet2 and 400 pounds. When Overstreet and his wife pointed a gun at him, Sisco exited through the back door and skipped to the neighborhood pond, where he jumped in. “It was very strange,” Overstreet said.

He noted the pond is full of snakes and snapping turtles. Sisco lingered in the pond for about an hour

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Our newly reclaimed room will need a bed, desk, night stand and all the rest. We’ve set a budget and have a firm deadline, with our first guests now booked for early October.

Tick tock. With tariffs, delivery dates and personal schedules to be juggled, time is obviously of the es-

sence.

So the two of us just hit a bunch of stores to research prices (usually too high) and quality (ranging from great to mediocre).

At the risk of sounding like a codger, they don’t make 'em like they used to. Hand me my false teeth, will ya?

On a whim, we wandered into ComfortPedic in San Marcos. It was late, and we’d both put in a full day’s work. The pair of us were tired and hungry.

But their open sign beckoned and we were in the neighborhood, so….

There we met Ray El-

Odd Files

until police coaxed him out. [KFOR, 7/23/2025]

The Tech Revolution

The South Florida Water Management District is working with the University of Florida to develop a new strategy for managing invasive pythons in the Everglades, WFLA-TV reported on July 23.

Solar-powered toy bunnies that emit heat and are equipped with cameras are alerting staff to python activity, which sends them out to capture and euthanize the snakes.

The district said it is “committed to protecting this delicate ecosystem.”

[WFLA, 7/23/2025]

Fashion Faux Paw

For more than a year, Natasha Lavoie of British Columbia has been receiving phone calls about her missing cat, Torbo, United Press International reported.

Problem is, her cat’s name is Mauser and is very much not missing. The mix-up mystery was finally traced to a T-shirt sold by Wisdumb NY, which features a lost cat poster that includes Lavoie’s phone number.

Wisdumb NY said the shirt is no longer available and the “use of a real number within the art created was not intentional.” But Lavoie doesn’t want to change her number.

“I’ve had my number for 20 years,” she said. “I’ll just keep not answering.”

[UPI, 7/18/2025]

News You Can Use

— For five days every summer, a flotilla of rowboats is unleashed on the River Thames in London, where carefully selected, scarlet-coated oarsmen are tasked with Swan Upping — a census of the swans, the Associated Press reported.

These swans belong to the Lord of the Swans, otherwise known as King Charles III, and they must be marked and checked for disease or injury.

Veteran King’s Swan

mashaly, who spent a solid hour educating us about mattresses, coils, box springs, frames and headboards. We found him to be knowledgeable, pleasant and entertaining.

Like any good salesperson, he had his patter, which was both salesy and performative. It was also effective. We never felt he was talking down to us, and we both learned a few things.

I share this tale knowing there’s both anger and angst in today’s retail world. Many customers are needlessly snappy, which can easily generate an automatic negative reaction.

the property.

Marker David Barber sees the ritual as more than tradition: “I think it’s serving a very useful purpose. It gives us an indication of what’s going on throughout the country.”

The census dates back to the 12th century, when swans were important food sources for royal banquets. [AP, 7/14/2025]

— The National Police Agency in Japan is urgently warning parents and others about a “Real Gimmick Mini Revolver” found among the prizes in claw machines around the country, Oddity Central reported.

The plastic toy, which comes with eight plastic bullets, reportedly can also fire real bullets. Sixteen thousand of the toys have been imported from China since December.

The added danger is that shooting a live bullet could cause the plastic firearm to blow up in the shooter’s hand. [Oddity Central, 7/23/2025]

Truth Is Stranger

On July 19, 36-year-old Stephen Blasetti allegedly stole a boat and took it for a joyride on the Hudson River in New York, WABC-TV reported.

Blasetti, notably, wasn’t wearing any clothes when he committed the theft, for which he was charged with grand larceny, criminal possession of stolen property and reckless endangerment.

He was admitted to New York-Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia in New York for a psychiatric evaluation, but early on July 23, Blasetti slipped out of his handcuffs as the police officer guarding him slept, borrowed a doctor’s lab coat and left the hospital.

He was last seen on surveillance video walking down a sidewalk, barefooted. [WABC, 7/23/2025]

It’s

Come to This

At the Ryde Hotel in California, Fox5 Atlanta reported, peacocks and peahens are part of the appeal as they wander about

However, reacting badly won’t help you make the sale. And that is your primary objective, no?

Faced with two on-theverge-of-cranky customers, Ray instead opted for humor, education and positivity…and made the sale. By the time we headed for dinner, we were both persuaded we’d made a good buying decision.

I guess the old says is true: a smile is contagious. With that said, I wish you a week of profitable marketing.

Smile from better sales. http://amzn.to/4hoslft.

ocrat, 7/24/2025]

But on July 20, after a guest reported seeing two men loading one of the birds into a cage in a pickup truck bed, the hotel’s general manager, David Nielsen, initiated a count of the flock, realizing that only four of about 15 remained.

“We’re not sure why anyone would do anything like this,” he said — but the male birds are valued at about $2,000 and the females at $1,000. The colorful birds have become tame and like pets to the staff of the hotel. Police are depending on tips from the public to locate the animals. [Fox5 Atlanta, 7/23/2025]

Suspicions Confirmed

On July 23 in Tallahassee, Florida, police took a famous mouse into custody: Chuck E. Cheese. The Tallahassee Democrat reported that Mr. Cheese, aka Jermell Jones, had been fingered as the person who stole a patron’s credit card in June and made fraudulent purchases with it.

When police arrived at the famous restaurant, Jones, wearing his giant costume mouse head, was handcuffed and escorted out the front door in front of patrons young and old.

Officers found the stolen credit card in his possession. [Tallahassee Dem-

Ewwwww!

Leanna Coy, a flight attendant based in Connecticut, couldn’t help but share the yuck factor after she made a discovery on the floor of a plane, the New York Post reported on July 24.

“Those are toenails,” she captioned a TikTok post. “The passenger clipped their toenails midflight and left them.” Commenters had no empathy for the long-inthe-toenail flyer: “No-fly list!” said one. “What dirtbag did this?” asked another. [NY Post, 7/24/2025]

Great Art

People magazine reported on July 24 that 33-year-old Jane Labowitch of Maryland is making a living, and a name for herself, with her Etch-aSketch art. Labowitch’s subjects include Russia’s St. Basil’s Cathedral and Grant Wood’s “American Gothic.” She said when she was little, her grandmother wouldn’t let her watch TV as much as she wanted, so with her Etch-a-Sketch, she just “started from staircases.”

She hopes the classic toy “isn’t going anywhere. I think that it’s got a lot left to give the world.” [People, 7/24/2025]

JOIN THE VISTA SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT VOLUNTEER PATROL

The Volunteer Patrol of the Vista Sheriff’s Station performs home vacation security checks, assists with traffic control, enforces disabled parking regulations, patrols neighborhoods, schools, parks and shopping centers and visits homebound seniors who live alone for the community of Vista & portions of the county’s unincorporated areas. Volunteers must be at least age 50, be in good health, pass a background check, have auto insurance, and a valid California driver’s license. Training includes a mandatory two-week academy plus training patrols. The minimum commitment is 6 hours per week & attendance at a monthly meeting. erested parties should contact Administrator Brian Ross to arrange an information meeting.

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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 1-866-539-4173 or visit this internet website www. servicelinkauction.com, using the 25-73528. 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 1-866-539-4173, or visit this internet website www. servicelinkauction.com, using the 25-73528 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: 7/11/2025 ZBS LAW, LLP, as Trustee 30 Corporate Park, Suite 450 Irvine, CA 92606 For NonAutomated Sale Information, call: (714) 848-7920 For Sale Information: 1-866-539-4173 www.servicelinkauction.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 44440 Pub dates 07/18, 07/25, 08/01/2025 CN 30858

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. : 00000010366557 Title Order No.: 250047679 FHA/VA/PMI No.: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 01/29/2003. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER & WEISS, LLP, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 02/12/2003 as Instrument No. 2003-0161078 of o cial records in the o ce of the County Recorder of SAN DIEGO County, State of CALIFORNIA. EXECUTED BY: JOSEPH R. POSLADEK III, A SINGLE MAN, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK/ CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by California Civil Code 2924h(b), (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States). DATE OF SALE: 08/08/2025 TIME OF SALE: 9:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: Entrance of the East County Regional Center, East County Regional Center, 250 E. Main Street, El Cajon, CA 92020. STREET ADDRESS and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 3456 HOLLYBERRY DRIVE, VISTA, CALIFORNIA 92084 APN#: 181-270-41-00 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created 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 $458,865.88. The bene ciary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. 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 833-5610243 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site WWW. SALES.BDFGROUP.COM for information regarding the sale of this property, using the le number assigned to this case 00000010366557. 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 833-561-0243, or visit this internet website WWW.SALES.

BDFGROUP.COM using the le number assigned to this case 00000010366557 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 TRUSTEE SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: 833-561-0243 WWW. SALES.BDFGROUP.COM

BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER & WEISS, LLP IS ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER & WEISS, LLP as Trustee 3990 E. Concours Street, Suite 350 Ontario, CA 91764 (866) 795-1852 Dated: 06/26/2025 A-4846701 07/18/2025, 07/25/2025, 08/01/2025 CN 30852

NOTICE OF LIEN SALES

VIN # JTEBU5JR2L5788726 MAKE - TOYOTA MODEL- 4RUNN YEAR- 2020 LIEN HOLDER

STEVEN’S TOWING LOCATION OF SALE

8920 PASEO DE LA FUENTE SAN DIEGO CA 92154

DATE & TIME OF SALE

08/13/2025 at 10:00 AM

08/01/2025 CN 30951

NOTICE OF PUBLIC LIEN SALE

In accordance with the provisions of the California Self-Storage Facility Act, Section 21700, et seq. of the Business and Professions Code of the State of California the under-signed will be sold at public auction conducted on STORAGETREASURES. COM on August 16, 2025 ending at 10am. The personal property including but not limited to: Personal and household items stored at West Coast Self-Storage Carlsbad 2405 Cougar Dr., Carlsbad, CA 92010, County of San Diego, by the following persons:

Tenants: David Becerra

Property is sold “AS IS BASIS.”

There is a refundable $100 cleaning deposit on all units. Sale is subject to cancellation.

08/01/2025 CN 30945

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSECHANGE OF NAME CASE# 25CU039083N TO ALL INTERESTED

PERSONS: Petitioner(s): Gabrielle Grace Burns led a petition with this court for a decree changing name as follows: a. Present name: Gabrielle Grace Burns change to proposed name: Gabrielle Grace Schlador. 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 September 5, 2025 at 8:30 a.m., in Dept. N-25 of the Superior Court of California, 325 S Melrose Dr., Vista CA 92081, North County Division. (To appear remotely, check in advance of the hearing for information about how to do so on the court’s website. To nd your court’s website, go to www. courts.ca.gov/find-my-court. htm.) NO HEARING WILL OCCUR ON THE DATE SPECIFIED IN THE ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE.

The court will review the documents led as of the date speci ed on the Order to Show Cause for Change of Name (JC Form #NC-120). If all requirements for a name change have been met as of the date speci ed, and no timely written objection has been received (required at least two court days before the date speci ed), the Petition for Change of Name (JC Form #NC100) will be granted without a hearing. One copy of the Order Granting the Petition will be mailed to the petitioner.

To change a name on a legal document, including a birth certi cate, social security card, driver license, passport, and other identi cation, a certi ed copy of Decree Changing Name (JC Form #NC-130) or Decree Changing Name and Order Recognizing Change of Gender and for Issuance of New Birth Certi cate (JC Form #NC230) may be required. Contact the agency(ies) who issues the legal document that needs to

be changed, to determine if a certi ed copy is required. A certi ed copy of Decree Changing Name (JC Form #NC130) or Decree Changing Name and Order Recognizing Change of Gender and for Issuance of New Birth’ Certi cate (JC Form #NC-230) may be obtained from the Civil Business O ce for a fee. Petitioners who are seeking a change of name under the Safe at Home program may contact the assigned department for information on obtaining certi ed copies. If all the requirements have not been met as of the date speci ed, the court will mail the petitioner a written order with further directions. If a timely objection is led, the court will set a hearing date and contact the parties by mail with further directions.

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

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

Filed Date: 07/25/2025 Brad A. Weinreb Judge of the Superior Court. 08/01, 08/08, 08/15, 08/22/2025 CN 30936

Storage Lien Sale

This sale is being conducted pursuant to the California Self Storage Lien Act due to unpaid rent and charges, leading to the enforcement of a Lien on personal property within the storage units. Tenants have the right to redeem their property by paying the outstanding lien amount and associated expenses before the sale.

The personal property from the listed storage units will be sold through online competitive bidding at www.storagetreasures.com

All Storage Encinitas 860 Regal Road, Encinitas, CA 92024 760-436-2338

Auction Date: 08/20/2025

Auction Time: ending at 9:00am Tenant Unit and Name: DU095 Sophia Abigail McDonald

08/01/2025 CN 30930

Notice of Self Storage Sale

Please take notice Stor’em Self Storage located at 4800 Paci c Hwy San Diego CA 92110 intends to hold a public sale to the highest bidder of the property stored by the following tenants at the storage facility. The sale will occur at the facility on 8/11/2025 at 1:00PM. Eric D Hildebrecht Unit #A005; Matthew Soares unit #D017; David Villarini Unit #D023; Linda V Smith Unit #E010; Jennifer Avila Unit #G019; Juan Cota Unit #I009; Amanda McGuire Unit #I014; Justin Rhinehart Unit #I023; Peter Antonucci Unit #J002; Sonia Harkonen Unit #J012; Sara Guerrero Unit #J019; Charles Edward Gordon Monroe Unit #J024; Ru no Soltero Unit #J025; Amelia Shaw Unit #M005; Michele Shefstad Unit #M021; Linda V Smith Unit #M120. This sale may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Certain terms and conditions apply.

08/01, 08/08/2025 CN 30919

STORAGE TREASURES AUCTION

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

Auction Date: August 19, 2025 at 10:00am Jerry Yepiz Ti any Hopson The auction will be listed and advertised on www. storagetreasures.com. Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the above referenced facility in order to complete the transaction. Extra Space Storage may refuse any bid and may rescind any purchase up until the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property.

8/1/25 CNS-3949234# CN 30917

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSECHANGE OF NAME CASE# 25CU038397N TO ALL INTERESTED

PERSONS:

Petitioner(s): Melad Jarjees and Afrah Ishaq led a petition with this court for a decree changing name as follows: a. Present name: Christian Melad Hazim change to proposed name: Christian Melad Jarjees b. Present name: Lio Melad Hazim change to proposed name: Lio Melad Jarjees c. Present name: Jessie Melad Hazim change to proposed name: Jessie Melad Jarjees d. Present name: Justin Melad Hazim change to proposed name: Justin Melad Jarjees 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 September 5, 2025 at 8:30 a.m., in Dept. N-25 of the Superior Court of California, 325 S Melrose Dr., Vista CA 92081, North County Division. (To appear remotely, check in advance of the hearing for information about how to do so on the court’s website. To nd your court’s website, go to www. courts.ca.gov/find-my- court. htm.) NO HEARING WILL OCCUR ON THE DATE SPECIFIED IN THE ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE. The court will review the documents led as of the date speci ed on the Order to Show Cause for Change of Name (JC Form #NC-120). If all requirements for a name change have been met as of the date speci ed, and no timely written objection has been received (required at least two court days before the date speci ed), the Petition for Change of Name (JC Form #NC100) will be granted without a hearing. One copy of the Order Granting the Petition will be mailed to the petitioner. To change a name on a legal document, including a birth certi cate, social security card, driver license, passport, and other identi cation, a certi ed copy of Decree Changing Name (JC Form #NC-130) or Decree Changing Name and Order Recognizing Change of Gender and for Issuance of New Birth Certi cate (JC Form #NC230) may be required. Contact the agency(ies) who issues the legal document that needs to

be changed, to determine if a certi ed copy is required. A certi ed copy of Decree Changing Name (JC Form #NC130) or Decree Changing Name and Order Recognizing Change of Gender and for Issuance of New Birth’ Certi cate (JC Form #NC-230) may be obtained from the Civil Business O ce for a fee. Petitioners who are seeking a change of name under the Safe at Home program may contact the assigned department for information on obtaining certi ed copies. If all the requirements have not been met as of the date speci ed, the court will mail the petitioner a written order with further directions.

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

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

Any Petition for the name change of a minor that is signed by only one parent must have this Attachment served along with the Petition and Order to Show Cause, on the other non-signing parent, and proof of service must be led with the court. IT IS SO ORDERED. Filed Date: 07/22/2025 Brad A. Weinreb Judge of the Superior Court. 07/25, 08/01, 08/08, 08/15/2025 CN 30910

AMENDED NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF CHRISTINA RHEA STOKES Case# 25PE001649C To all heirs, bene ciaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of Christina Rhea Stokes. A Petition for Probate has been led by Curt Vatthauer, in the Superior Court of California, County of San Diego. The Petition for Probate requests that Curt Vatthauer be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person les an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: Date: August 20, 2025; Time: 1:45 PM; in Dept.: 502. Court address: 1100 Union St., San Diego CA 92101, Central Courthouse. (https://www.sdcourt.ca.gov/ sdcourt/probate2/probatevh) Court appearances may be made either in person or virtually, unless otherwise ordered by the Court. Virtual appearances must be made using the department’s Microsoft Teams (“MS Teams”) video link; or by calling the department’s MS Teams conference phone number and using the assigned conference ID number. The MS Teams video conference links and phone numbers can be found at www.sdcourt.ca.gov/ ProbateHearings. Plan to check in 15 minutes prior to the scheduled hearing time.

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

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

Other California statutes and legal authority may a ect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law.

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

Petitioner: Curt Vatthauer

2571 Ridgecrest Ave. Norco CA 92860

Telephone: 619.385.6592

07/25, 08/01, 08/08/2025 CN30900

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF FLOYD ALEXANDER GASKINS

Case # 25PE001973C

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

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

The Petition for Probate requests that Tina A. Gaskins be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

The petition requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate.

The will and any codicils are available for examination in the le kept by the court.

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

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

Date: August 19, 2025; Time: 10:00 AM; in Dept.: 504. Court address: 1100 Union St., San Diego CA 92101, Central Courthouse. (https://www.sdcourt.ca.gov/ sdcourt/probate2/probatevh)

Court appearances may be made either in person or virtually, unless otherwise ordered by the Court. Virtual appearances must be made using the department’s Microsoft Teams (“MS Teams”) video link; or by calling the department’s MS Teams conference phone number and using the assigned conference ID number. The MS Teams video conference links and phone numbers can be

found at www.sdcourt.ca.gov/

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

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

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

Other California statutes and legal authority may a ect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law.

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

Attorney for Petitioner:

Justin Tucker

43460 Ridge Park Dr Ste 150 Temecula CA 92590

Telephone: 951.319.7674

07/25, 08/01, 08/08/2025 CN 30878

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF RICHARD F. ESHBACH aka RICHARD ESHBACH

Case # 25PE001984C

To all heirs, bene ciaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of Richard F. Eshbach aka Richard Eshbach

A Petition for Probate has been led by Claudina F. Rossotto in the Superior Court of California, County of San Diego.

The Petition for Probate requests that Claudina Rossotto be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

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

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

A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: Date: August 20, 2025; Time: 1:30 PM; in Dept.: 502. Court address: 1100 Union St., San Diego CA 92101, Central Courthouse. (https://www.sdcourt.ca.gov/ sdcourt/probate2/probatevh) Court appearances may be made either in person or virtually, unless otherwise ordered by the Court. Virtual appearances must be made using the department’s Microsoft Teams (“MS Teams”) video link; or by calling the department’s MS Teams conference phone

number and using the assigned conference ID number. The MS Teams video conference links and phone numbers can be found at www.sdcourt.ca.gov/ ProbateHearings. Plan to check in 15 minutes prior to the scheduled hearing time.

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

If you are a creditor or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must le your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of rst issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as de ned in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may a ect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. You may examine the le kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may le with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the ling of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.

Attorney for Petitioner: Paul V. L. Campo

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

Telephone: 760.639.1680

07/25, 08/01, 08/08/2025 CN 30877

AMENDED ORDER TO SHOW CAUSECHANGE OF NAME CASE# 25CU000006N TO ALL INTERESTED

PERSONS: Petitioner(s): Angela Jackson led a petition with this court for a decree changing name as follows:

a. Present name: Angela Jackson change to proposed name: Angela Elizabeth Jackson

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 August 29, 2025 at 8:30 a.m., in Dept. 25 of the Superior Court of California, 325 S Melrose Dr., Vista CA 92081, North County Division.

(To appear remotely, check in advance of the hearing for information about how to do so on the court’s website. To nd your court’s website, go to www. courts.ca.gov/find-my-court. htm.) NO HEARING WILL OCCUR ON THE DATE SPECIFIED IN THE ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE.

The court will review the documents led as of the date speci ed on the Order to Show Cause for Change of Name (JC Form #NC-120). If all requirements for a name change have been met as of the date speci ed, and no timely written objection has been received (required at

least two court days before the date speci ed), the Petition for Change of Name (JC Form #NC100) will be granted without a hearing. One copy of the Order Granting the Petition will be mailed to the petitioner. To change a name on a legal document, including a birth certi cate, social security card, driver license, passport, and other identi cation, a certi ed copy of Decree Changing Name (JC Form #NC-130) or Decree Changing Name and Order Recognizing Change of Gender and for Issuance of New Birth Certi cate (JC Form #NC230) may be required. Contact the agency(ies) who issues the legal document that needs to be changed, to determine if a certi ed copy is required.

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

If all the requirements have not been met as of the date speci ed, the court will mail the petitioner a written order with further directions. If a timely objection is led, the court will set a hearing date and contact the parties by mail with further directions.

A RESPONDENT

OBJECTING TO THE NAME CHANGE MUST FILE A WRITTEN OBJECTION AT LEAST TWO COURT DAYS (excluding weekends and holidays) BEFORE THE DATE SPECIFIED. Do not come to court on the speci ed date. The court will notify the parties by mail of a future hearing date. Any Petition for the name change of a minor that is signed by only one parent must have this Attachment served along with the Petition and Order to Show Cause, on the other non-signing parent, and proof of service must be led with the court.

IT IS SO ORDERED.

Filed Date: 07/15/2025 Brad A. Weinreb Judge of the Superior Court. 07/18, 07/25, 08/01, 08/08/2025 CN 30870

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSECHANGE OF NAME CASE# 25CU036752N TO ALL INTERESTED

PERSONS:

Petitioner(s): Joanna Gebara led a petition with this court for a decree changing name as follows: a. Present name: Joanna Gebara change to proposed name: Jo Ann Rivas 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 August 29, 2025 at 8:30 a.m., in Dept. N-25 of the Superior Court of California, 325 S Melrose Dr., Vista CA 92081, North County Division.

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

NO HEARING WILL OCCUR ON THE DATE SPECIFIED IN THE ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE. The court will review the documents led as of the date speci ed on the Order to Show Cause for Change of Name (JC Form #NC-120). If all requirements for a name change have been met as of the date speci ed, and no timely written objection has been received (required at least two court days before the date speci ed), the Petition for Change of Name (JC Form #NC100) will be granted without a hearing. One copy of the Order Granting the Petition will be mailed to the petitioner. To change a name on a legal document, including a birth certi cate, social security card, driver license, passport, and other identi cation, a certi ed copy of Decree Changing Name (JC Form #NC-130) or Decree Changing Name and Order Recognizing Change of Gender and for Issuance of New Birth Certi cate (JC Form #NC230) may be required. Contact the agency(ies) who issues the legal document that needs to be changed, to determine if a certi ed copy is required.

A certi ed copy of Decree Changing Name (JC Form #NC130) or Decree Changing Name and Order Recognizing Change of Gender and for Issuance of New Birth’ Certi cate (JC Form #NC-230) may be obtained from the Civil Business O ce for a fee. Petitioners who are seeking a change of name under the Safe at Home program may contact the assigned department for information on obtaining certi ed copies. If all the requirements have not been met as of the date speci ed, the court will mail the petitioner a written order with further directions. If a timely objection is led, the court will set a hearing date and contact the parties by mail with further directions.

A RESPONDENT OBJECTING TO THE NAME CHANGE MUST FILE A WRITTEN OBJECTION AT LEAST TWO COURT DAYS (excluding weekends and holidays) BEFORE THE DATE SPECIFIED. Do not come to court on the speci ed date. The court will notify the parties by mail of a future hearing date. Any Petition for the name change of a minor that is signed by only one parent must have this Attachment served along with the Petition and Order to Show Cause, on the other non-signing parent, and proof of service must be led with the court. IT IS SO ORDERED. Filed Date: 07/14/2025 Brad A. Weinreb Judge of the Superior Court. 07/18, 07/25, 08/01, 08/08/2025 CN 30864

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9014484

Filed: Jul 29, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Data Consulting Group; B. DCG; C. Data Collective Group; D. DATACG. Located at: 1345 Encinitas Blvd. #201, Encinitas CA 92024 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Data Collective Group Inc., 1345 Encinitas Blvd #201, Encinitas CA 92024. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: Not Yet Started S/William Budnovitch, 08/01, 08/08, 08/15, 08/22/2025 CN 30952

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9014000

Filed: Jul 22, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business

Name(s): A. Beal Bank. Located at: 8880 Rio San Diego Dr., San Diego CA 92108 San Diego.

Business Mailing Address: 6000 Legacy Dr., Plano TX 75024. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Monet Bank, 6000 Legacy Dr., Plano TX 75024. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 12/07/2009 S/Robert A. Ackermann, 08/01, 08/08, 08/15, 08/22/2025 CN 30950

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9014360

Filed: Jul 28, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/ County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Cheehoo TV. Located at: 880 Cornish Dr., Encinitas CA 92024 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Cheehoo TV LLC, 880 Cornish Dr., Encinitas CA 92024. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 07/18/2025 S/Tobiah F Sova, 08/01, 08/08, 08/15, 08/22/2025 CN 30948

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9014164

Filed: Jul 24, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Abbey Carpets of Oceanside; B. Phillips Abbey Carpet. Located at: 4001 Avenida de la Plata #101, Oceanside CA 92056 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Carpets by Phillips Inc., 4001 Avenida de la Plata #101, Oceanside CA 92056. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 01/01/1959 S/Ken Calkin, 08/01, 08/08, 08/15, 08/22/2025 CN 30944

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9013995

Filed: Jul 22, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Elevate Tutoring. Located at: 6362 Paseo Aspada, Carlsbad CA 92009 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Susan Michele Andrews, 6362 Paseo Aspada, Carlsbad CA 92009. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 07/18/2025 S/Susan M. Andrews, 08/01, 08/08, 08/15, 08/22/2025 CN 30943

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9013106

Filed: Jul 08, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Rosepoint Strategies. Located at: 2438 Sarbonne Dr., Oceanside CA 92054 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Haley Wonsley, 2438 Sarbonne Dr., Oceanside CA 92054. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 06/02/2025 S/Haley Wonsley, 08/01, 08/08, 08/15, 08/22/2025 CN 30942

Fictitious Business Name

Statement #2025-9014252

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9011758 Filed: Jun 18, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/ County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Tower 24 Ponto Beach; B. Tower 24. Located at: 7290 Ponto Dr., Carlsbad CA 92011 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: 7577 Mission Valley Rd., San Diego CA 92108. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Fenton Ponto LLC, 7577 Mission Valley Rd., San Diego CA 92108. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: Not Yet Started S/Michelle Booth, 08/01, 08/08, 08/15, 08/22/2025 CN 30935

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9014283 Filed: Jul 25, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. TT Botanical. Located at: 567 11th St., Imperial Beach CA 91932 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Travis T. Rogers, 567 11th St., Imperial Beach CA 91932. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 07/25/2025 S/Travis T Rogers, 08/01, 08/08, 08/15, 08/22/2025 CN 30932

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9011995 Filed: Jun 23, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/ County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Somatic Life. Located at: 1621 La Flora Dr., San Marcos CA 92078 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Linda Anna Glance, 1621 La Flora Dr., San Marcos CA 92078. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 03/26/2015 S/Linda A. Glance, 08/01, 08/08, 08/15, 08/22/2025 CN 30931

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9014169 Filed: Jul 24, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Purely Dental La Jolla. Located at: 7334 Girard Ave. #101, La Jolla CA 92037 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Schreiner Dental Corporation, 7334 Girard Ave. #101, La Jolla CA 92037. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 08/06/2018 S/Martha Schreiner Salazar, 08/01, 08/08, 08/15, 08/22/2025 CN 30927

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9014118 Filed: Jul 23, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk.

Filed: Jul 25, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Awakening Pathways. Located at: 5804 Foxtail Loop, Carlsbad CA 92010 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Juliane Soto, 5604 Foxtail Loop, Carlsbad CA 92010. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: Not Yet Started S/Juliane Soto, 08/01, 08/08, 08/15, 08/22/2025 CN 30937

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Fictitious Business Name(s):

A. Rory the Broker. Located at: 380 S. Melrose Dr. #366, Vista CA 92081 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Compadre Brokers, 380 S. Melrose Dr. #366, Vista CA 92081. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 03/01/2025 S/John Rory Manning, 08/01, 08/08, 08/15, 08/22/2025 CN 30926

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9014175

Filed: Jul 24, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business

Name(s): A. Sinful Sweets. Located at: 3504 Brody Way, Oceanside CA 92056 San Diego. Business Mailing Address:

Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address:

1. Cynthia Chia-Wey Hsia, 3504 Brody Way, Oceanside CA 92056. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: Not Yet Started S/Cynthia Chia-Wey Hsia, 08/01, 08/08, 08/15, 08/22/2025 CN 30925

Fictitious Business Name

Statement #2025-9014103

Filed: Jul 23, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/ County Clerk. Fictitious

Business Name(s): A. Interior Creations by Janet. Located at: 7335 Alicante Rd. #B, Carlsbad CA 92009 San Diego.

Business Mailing Address:

Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address:

1. Janet Belinda Bongiorno, 7335 Alicante Rd. #B, Carlsbad CA 92009. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: Not Yet Started S/Janet Belinda Bongiorno, 08/01, 08/08, 08/15, 08/22/2025 CN 30924

Fictitious Business Name

Statement #2025-9014134

Filed: Jul 23, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/ County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Everyday AI Coach; B. The Everyday AI Coach. Located at: 1405 Horizon Ct., San Marcos CA 92078 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Christina Hepburn, 1405 Horizon Ct., San Marcos CA 92078. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 06/25/2025 S/Christina Hepburn, 08/01, 08/08, 08/15, 08/22/2025 CN 30923

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9014073

Filed: Jul 22, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business

Name(s): A. Anicca Collective. Located at: 206 N. Coast Hwy #A, Oceanside CA 92054 San Diego. Business Mailing

Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing

Address: 1. Elizabeth Sharon Audi red, 206 N. Coast Hwy #A, Oceanside CA 92054. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 07/18/2025 S/Elizabeth Sharon Audi red, 08/01, 08/08, 08/15, 08/22/2025 CN 30922

Fictitious Business Name

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9014003 Filed: Jul 22, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/ County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Old 67 Brand. Located at: 1848 Corte Amarillo, Oceanside CA 92056 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Old 67 Brand, 1848 Corte Amarillo, Oceanside CA 92056. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 07/27/2015 S/Wayne Palacios, 08/01, 08/08, 08/15, 08/22/2025 CN 30921

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9013287 Filed: Jul 10, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Wise & Green Cleaning Co. Located at: 4340 44 St. #540, San Diego CA 92115 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Mathiarira Valerio Vicenteyno, 4340 44 St. #540, San Diego CA 92115. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 07/10/2025 S/Mathiarira Valerio Vicenteyno, 08/01, 08/08, 08/15, 08/22/2025 CN 30916

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9014074 Filed: Jul 22, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Mili’s Sweets. Located at: 980 Los Vallecitos Blvd., San Marcos CA 92069 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: 236 Petunia Ct., San Marcos CA 92069. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Milissa Ann Takashima, 236 Petunia Ct., San Marcos CA 92069. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 03/08/2010 S/Milissa Takashima, 08/01, 08/08, 08/15, 08/22/2025 CN 30915

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9012811 Filed: Jul 03, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Vaughn Michael Audio; B. VMA Studios. Located at: 7538 Gibraltar St. #C, Carlsbad CA 92009 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Vaughn Michael Esparza, 7538 Gibraltar St. #C, Carlsbad CA 92009. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: Not Yet Started S/Vaughn Michael Esparza, 07/25, 08/01, 08/08, 08/15/2025 CN 30914

Fictitious Business Name

Statement #2025-9014009

Filed: Jul 22, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/ County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Anthro Convergence. Located at: 12820 Via Nieve #72, San Diego CA 92130 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: 3525 Del Mar Heights Rd. #251, San Diego CA 92130. Registrant Name and Business Mailing

Address: 1. Adergerth Sukkar Kayrouz, 3525 Del Mar Heights Rd. #251, San Diego CA 92130. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 07/01/2025 S/Adergerth Sukkar Kayrouz, 07/25, 08/01, 08/08, 08/15/2025 CN 30911

Statement #2025-9012860

Filed: Jul 03, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Mama’s Lumpia N More. Located at: 1568 Calle Devanar, San Marcos CA 92078 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Victoria Del Mundo Sagun, 1568 Calle Devanar, San Marcos CA 92078. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: Not Yet Started S/Victoria M. Sagun, 07/25, 08/01, 08/08, 08/15/2025 CN 30910

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9013981

Filed: Jul 22, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/ County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Dive t. Located at: 1204 Abelia Ave., Carlsbad CA 92011 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Gretchen Ashton, 1204 Abelia Ave., Carlsbad CA 92011. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 06/01/2007 S/Gretchen Ashton, 07/25, 08/01, 08/08, 08/15/2025 CN 30909

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9013980

Filed: Jul 22, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/ County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Fitdiver. Located at: 1204 Abelia Ave., Carlsbad CA 92011 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Gretchen Ashton, 1204 Abelia Ave., Carlsbad CA 92011. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 06/01/2007 S/Gretchen Ashton, 07/25, 08/01, 08/08, 08/15/2025 CN 30908

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9013914

Filed: Jul 21, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Healing Tides Massage. Located at: 2033 San Elijo Ave., Cardi CA 92007 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Evan Bentley Foster, 2033 San Elijo Ave., Cardi CA 92007. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 07/01/2025 S/Evan Bentley Foster, 07/25, 08/01, 08/08, 08/15/2025 CN 30907

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9012917

Filed: Jul 03, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business

Name(s): A. Sunken Pages Eco Press. Located at: 1815 Evergreen St., San Diego CA 92106 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Sally Ann Gammie, 1815 Evergreen St., San Diego CA 92106. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: Not Yet Started S/Sally Ann Gammie, 07/25, 08/01, 08/08, 08/15/2025 CN 30903

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9013872 Filed: Jul 21, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business

Name(s): A. The Modern Pause; B. Natty Bratty. Located

at: 1262 Avenida Miguel, Encinitas CA 92024 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Natty Bratty LLC, 1262 Avenida Miguel, Encinitas CA 92024. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 07/08/2025 S/Heather Bowie Funk, 07/25, 08/01, 08/08, 08/15/2025 CN 30902

Statement of Abandonment of Use of Fictitious Business Name #2025-9011788 Filed: Jun 18, 2025 with San Diego County Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s) To Be Abandoned: A. Crest Backyard Homes. Located at: 2982 Ora Avo Terrace, Vista Ca 92084 San Diego. Mailing Address: Same. The Fictitious Business Name Referred to Above was Filed in San Diego County on: 08/20/2021 and assigned File # 2021-9018576. Fictitious Business Name is being Abandoned By: 1. John DL Arendsen, 2982 Ora Avo Terrace, Vista CA 92084. The Business is Conducted by: An Individual. S/John DL Arendsen, 07/25, 08/01, 08/08, 08/15/2025 CN 30899

Statement of Abandonment of Use of Fictitious Business Name #2025-9011787 Filed: Jun 18, 2025 with San Diego County Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s) To Be Abandoned: A. Crest Homes. Located at: 2982 Ora Avo Terrace, Vista Ca 92084 San Diego. Mailing Address: Same. The Fictitious Business Name Referred to Above was Filed in San Diego County on: 11/28/2023 and assigned File # 2023-9023816.

Fictitious Business Name is being Abandoned By: 1. On The Level General Contractors Inc., 2982 Ora Avo Terrace, Vista CA 92084. The Business is Conducted by: A Corporation. S/John DL Arendsen, 07/25, 08/01, 08/08, 08/15/2025 CN 30898

Fictitious Business Name

Statement #2025-9013742

Filed: Jul 17, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/ County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Mercado Wholesale. Located at: 943 Wellpott Pl., Vista CA 92084 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Raymundo Mercado Torres, 943 Wellpott Pl., Vista CA 92084. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: Not Yet Started S/Raymundo Mercado Torres, 07/25, 08/01, 08/08, 08/15/2025 CN 30896

Fictitious Business Name

Statement #2025-9013046

Filed: Jul 08, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business

Name(s): A. Pool Systems Engineering Inc, dba Gary Jenkins Pool Service. Located at: 3455 Circulo Adorno, Carlsbad CA 92009 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Pool Systems Engineering Inc., 3455 Circulo Adorno, Carlsbad CA 92009. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 03/30/2015 S/Gary F. Jenkins II, 07/25, 08/01, 08/08, 08/15/2025 CN 30895

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9013827 Filed: Jul 18, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business

Name(s): A. Anchored Life Psychology. Located at: 201 Surfrider Way #7, Oceanside CA 92054 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Lindsey Marie Kucich, 201 Surfrider Way #7, Oceanside CA 92054. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 07/18/2025 S/Lindsey Marie Kucich, 07/25, 08/01, 08/08, 08/15/2025 CN 30894

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9013553

Filed: Jul 15, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Simply Rose Studios. Located at: 4774 Adler Way, Oceanside CA 92057 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Nicole Rose Johnston, 4774 Adler Way, Oceanside CA 92057. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 07/08/2025 S/Nicole Rose Johnston, 07/25, 08/01, 08/08, 08/15/2025 CN 30889

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9012662

Filed: Jul 02, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Marcon Home Services. Located at: 4747 Oceanside Blvd. #E, Oceanside CA 92056 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Marcon One Inc., 4747 Oceanside Blvd. #E, Oceanside CA 92056. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of07-02-2025 S/Marvin Artraga, 07/25, 08/01, 08/08, 08/15/2025 CN 30888

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9012916

Filed: Jul 03, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. TDF People; B. TDF International. Located at: 1427 Avenida la Posta, Encinitas CA 92024 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Waking Soul, Inc., 1427 Avenida la Posta, Encinitas CA 92024. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 06/15/2025 S/Ryan Stanley, 07/25, 08/01, 08/08, 08/15/2025 CN 30886

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9011974

Filed: Jun 23, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Resident Bundle; B. Estate Oversight. Located at: 1220 N. Coast Hwy 101 #120, Encinitas CA 92024 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Beyond Property Management, 1220 N. Coast Hwy 101 #120, Encinitas CA 92024. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 06/23/2025 S/Danyel Brooks, 07/25, 08/01, 08/08, 08/15/2025 CN 30885

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9013647 Filed: Jul 16, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Salty Clean. Located at: 7460 Girard Ave. #4, La Jolla CA 92037 San Diego. Business Mailing Address:

Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Nick Petro, 7460 Girard Ave. #4, La Jolla CA 92037; B. Hannah Petro, 7460 Girard Ave. #4, La Jolla CA 92037. This business is conducted by: A Married Couple. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 07/16/2025 S/Nick Petro, 07/25, 08/01, 08/08, 08/15/2025 CN 30884

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9013165 Filed: Jul 09, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Tyrrell Industries LLC; B. Industries Capital. Located at: 3586 Mesa Dr. #A-12, Oceanside CA 92054 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Tyrrell Industries LLC, 3586 Mesa Dr. #A-12, Oceanside CA 92054. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 07/05/2025 S/Thomas Hunter Tyrrell, 07/25, 08/01, 08/08, 08/15/2025 CN 30882

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9013597

Filed: Jul 16, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Velvet & Lace. Located at: 3705 Via Cabrillo, Oceanside CA 92056 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. V and L Productions LLC, 3705 Via Cabrillo, Oceanside CA 92056. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: Not Yet Started S/Celeste Bernal, 07/25, 08/01, 08/08, 08/15/2025 CN 30880

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9013527

Filed: Jul 15, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Chaos Ranch. Located at: 8048 Harmony Grove Rd., Escondido CA 92029 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Chaos Manor LLC, 8048 Harmony Grove Rd., Escondido CA 92029. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: Not Yet Started S/Kathryn Bridge, 07/25, 08/01, 08/08, 08/15/2025 CN 30879

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9013330

Filed: Jul 11, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business

Name(s): A. BioNexus Labs; B. BNX Labs; C. BNX Engineering; D. BNX Technologies. Located at: 10340 Camino Santa Fe #E, San Diego CA 92121 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. BioNexus Consulting, 10340 Camino Santa Fe #E, San Diego CA 92121. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 07/01/2025 S/ Alex Nemiroski, 07/25, 08/01, 08/08, 08/15/2025 CN 30871

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9013552

Filed: Jul 15, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. California Estimating Solutions; B. Precision Large Loss

Consultants. Located at: 2259 View St., Oceanside CA 92054 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Spinosi Phillips LLC, 2259 View St., Oceanside CA 92054. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: Not Yet Started S/Giovanna Spinosi Phillips, 07/18, 07/25, 08/01, 08/08/2025 CN 30869

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9013537 Filed: Jul 15, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Indian Ayuvedic Herbs. Located at: 3270 Avenida del Alba, Carlsbad CA 92009 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Ramesh C. Jain, 3270 Avenida del Alba, Carlsbad CA 92009. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 07/15/2025 S/Ramesh C. Jain, 07/18, 07/25, 08/01, 08/08/2025 CN 30868

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9013104 Filed: Jul 08, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. West and Walters; B. West and Walters Tax and Wealth Management. Located at: 1241 Carlsbad Village Dr. #A, Carlsbad CA 92008 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. 77 Financial Group LLC, 1241 Carlsbad Village Dr. #A, Carlsbad CA 92008. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: Not Yet Started S/Brandon West, 07/18, 07/25, 08/01, 08/08/2025 CN 30867

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9013411 Filed: Jul 14, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Lugash Law Center. Located at: 8144 La Mesa Blvd., La Mesa CA 91942 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: 3211 Keats St., San Diego CA 92106. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. The Law Center Inc., 3211 Keats St., San Diego CA 92106. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: Not Yet Started S/Spencer Lugash, 07/18, 07/25, 08/01, 08/08/2025 CN 30866

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9012369 Filed: Jun 26, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/ County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Extra Snacks Projects. Located at: 12526 Montellano Terrace, San Diego CA 92130 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Samuel Zachary Engel, 12526 Montellano Terrace, San Diego CA 92130. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 05/29/2025 S/Samuel Zachary Engel, 07/18, 07/25, 08/01, 08/08/2025 CN 30865

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9012711 Filed: Jul 02, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Story Time Together. Located at: 7232 Sitio Arago, Carlsbad

CA 92009 San Diego. Business

Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business

Mailing Address: 1. RST Labs LLC, 7232 Sitio Arago, Carlsbad CA 92009. This business is conducted by: A Limited

Liability Company. Registrant

First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: Not Yet Started S/Alberto Aroeste, 07/18, 07/25, 08/01, 08/08/2025 CN 30863

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9013204

Filed: Jul 09, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business

Name(s): A. Lux Scalp Spa & Massage. Located at: 14 Creekside Dr. #103, San Marcos CA 92078 San Diego. Business

Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business

Mailing Address: 1. Joanne

Tagayun, 14 Creekside Dr. #103, San Marcos CA 92078. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 05/09/2025 S/Joanne Tagayun, 07/18, 07/25, 08/01, 08/08/2025 CN 30856

Fictitious Business Name

Statement #2025-9012296

Filed: Jun 25, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business

Name(s): A. Pure Blowout & Color Bar. Located at: 1031 S. Coast Hwy 101 #A102, Encinitas CA 92024 San Diego. Business

Mailing Address: 2411 Sentinel Ln., San Marcos CA 92078. Registrant Name and Business

Mailing Address: 1. Blur LLC, 2411 Sentinel Ln., San Marcos CA 92078. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 05/03/2025 S/Stephen Torres Jr, 07/18, 07/25, 08/01, 08/08/2025 CN 30855

Fictitious Business Name

Statement #2025-9012660

Filed: Jul 02, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business

Name(s): A. Revived by Kim. Located at: 429 S. Coast Hwy, Oceanside CA 92054 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: 1221 Alessandro Ln., Vista CA 92084. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Kimberly Rose Starnes, 1221 Alesandro Ln., Vista CA 92084. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 07/01/2025 S/Kimberly Rose Starnes, 07/18, 07/25, 08/01, 08/08/2025 CN 30851

Fictitious Business Name

Statement #2025-9013091

Filed: Jul 08, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business

Name(s): A. Nova Coast Media. Located at: 375 Camino de la Reina #336, San Diego CA 92108 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: 375 Camino de la Reina, San Diego CA 92108. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Rick Ryan Photography, 1308 Paseo Redondo, Burbank CA 91501. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company.

Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: Not Yet Started S/Rick Ryan, 07/18, 07/25, 08/01, 08/08/2025 CN 30850

Fictitious Business Name

Statement #2025-9012290

Filed: Jun 25, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business

Name(s): A. Blur California; B. Blur. Located at: 1053 S. Coast Hwy 101 #7, Encinitas CA 92024 San Diego. Business

Mailing Address: 2411 Sentinel Ln., San Marcos CA 92078. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Blur LLC, 2411 Sentinel Ln., San Marcos CA 92078. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 04/15/2022 S/Stephen Torres Jr, 07/18, 07/25, 08/01, 08/08/2025 CN 30849

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9013008 Filed: Jul 07, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. ElicitFlow. Located at: 4007 Alto St., Oceanside CA 92056 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Shane Wesley Redela, 4007 Alto St., Oceanside CA 92056. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: Not Yet Started S/Shane Wesley Redela, 07/11, 07/18, 07/25, 08/01/2025 CN 30847

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9013063 Filed: Jul 08, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Rockstar Rides. Located at: 1036 S. Santa Fe Ave., Vista Ca 92084 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Rockstar Rides, Inc., 1036 S. Santa Fe Ave., Vista CA 92084. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 03/01/2013 S/Wissam Nissan, 07/11, 07/18, 07/25, 08/01/2025 CN 30846

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9012661

Filed: Jul 02, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Pro Builders Handyman. Located at: 37163 Santa Rosa Glen Dr., Murrieta CA 92562 Riverside. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Paul Dennis Babraitis, 37163 Santa Rosa Glen Dr., Murrieta CA 92562; 2. Jessica Vincent, 37163 Santa Rosa Glen Dr., Murrieta CA 92562. This business is conducted by: A Married Couple. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: Not Yet Started S/Paul Dennis Babraitis, 07/11, 07/18, 07/25, 08/01/2025 CN 30844

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9012044 Filed: Jun 23, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Oceanside Rental. Located at: 221 Via Pelicano, Oceanside CA 92057 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: 440 Pebble Shore Dr., Sneads Ferry NC 28460. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Hector Rolando Lopez, 440 Pebble Shore Dr., Sneads Ferry NC 28460; 2. Martha Alejandra Lopez, 440 Pebble Shore Dr., Sneads Ferry NC 28460. This business is conducted by: A Married Couple. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 01/20/2025 S/Martha Alejandra Lopez, 07/11, 07/18, 07/25, 08/01/2025 CN 30843

Fictitious Business Name

Statement #2025-9012784 Filed: Jul 02, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Kismet Skin. Located at: 429 S. Coast Hwy, Oceanside CA 92054 San Diego.

Business Mailing Address: 317 Stage Coach Rd., Oceanside CA 92057. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Kelly Elisabeth Richter, 317 Stage Coach Rd., Oceanside CA 92057. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 07/01/2025 S/Kelly Elisabeth Richter, 07/11, 07/18, 07/25, 08/01/2025 CN 30839

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9012979

Filed: Jul 07, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business

Name(s): A. Swan Employment Law. Located at: 600 W. Broadway #700, San Diego CA 92101 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Susan Marie Swan, 600 W. Broadway #700, San Diego CA 92101. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 11/01/2015 S/Susan Marie Swan, 07/11, 07/18, 07/25, 08/01/2025 CN 30838

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9012274

Filed: Jun 25, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Nvr Strings Swimwear. Located at: 715 Almond Rd., San Marcos CA 92078 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. William Bailey Burnett, 715 Almond Rd., San Marcos CA 92078. This business is conducted by:

An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 01/01/2002 S/William Bailey Burnett, 07/11, 07/18, 07/25, 08/01/2025 CN 30837

Fictitious Business Name

Statement #2025-9012505

Filed: Jun 30, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/ County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Jennifer Glassford Designs. Located at: 4125 Isle Dr., Carlsbad CA 92008 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Jennifer Anne Glassford, 4215 Isle Dr., Carlsbad CA 92008. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 06/10/2025 S/Jennifer Anne Glassford, 07/11, 07/18, 07/25, 08/01/2025 CN 30836

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9012590 Filed: Jun 30, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Plana Piedra Technologies. Located at: 9906 Fieldthorn St., San Diego CA 92127 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Christopher Ott, 9906 Fieldthorn St., San Diego CA 92127. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: Not Yet Started S/Christopher Ott, 07/11, 07/18, 07/25, 08/01/2025 CN 30835

Fictitious Business Name

Statement #2025-9012818

Filed: Jul 03, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business

Name(s): A. CM Electric. Located at: 1347 Bush St., Oceanside CA 92058 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1.

Cristo Carrillo Mafara. 1347 Bush St., Oceanside CA 92058. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 12/23/2024 S/Cristo Carrillo Mafara, 07/11, 07/18, 07/25, 08/01/2025 CN 30831

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9012706

Filed: Jul 02, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Emerald Auto Service Center; B. Emerald Automotive Service Center; C. Emerald Auto Center; D. Emerald Auto Repair; E. Emerald Automotive Repair. Located at: 257 N. Emerald Dr. #A, Vista CA 92083 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Emerald Automotive Center, Inc, 257 N. Emerald Dr. #A, Vista CA 92083. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 07/01/2025 S/Niko Bosi, 07/11, 07/18, 07/25, 08/01/2025 CN 30830

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9012787

Filed: Jul 02, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/ County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. New Modern Design. Located at: 6969 Shoreline Dr., Carlsbad CA 92011 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. SR Designs Inc., 6969 Shoreline Dr., Carlsbad CA 92011. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 02/01/2019 S/Steve Ragan, 07/11, 07/18, 07/25, 08/01/2025 CN 30829

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9012540

Filed: Jun 30, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. TwinsKholovas. Located at: 519 Shadow Tree Dr., Oceanside CA 92058 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Zuhro Kholova, 519 Shadow Tree Dr., Oceanside CA 92058. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 05/01/2025 S/Zuhro Kholova, 07/11, 07/18, 07/25, 08/01/2025 CN 30827

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9012801 Filed: Jul 03, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Infernum Strength. Located at: 420 Lupine Way, Oceanside CA 92057 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address:

1. Anthony Cruz Feldmiller, 420 Lupine Way, Oceanside CA 92057. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: Not Yet Started S/Anthony Cruz Feldmiller, 07/11, 07/18, 07/25, 08/01/2025 CN 30826

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9011590 Filed: Jun 16, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Zetter’s Photo Booth. Located at: 8609 Eileen St., Spring Valley CA 91977 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: 600 W. Broadway #700-100A, San Diego CA 92101. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Studio LT, LLC, 600 W. Broadway #700-100A, San Diego CA 92101. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 05/10/2025 S/Lizzette Tupas, 07/11, 07/18, 07/25, 08/01/2025 CN 30821

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9012653

Filed: Jul 01, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Attic Express; B. Attic & Crawl Express. Located at: 3607 North Way, Oceanside CA 92056 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Mark Paul Edwards, 3607 North Way, Oceanside CA 92056. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: Not Yet Started S/Mark Edwards, 07/11, 07/18, 07/25, 08/01/2025 CN 30820

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9012634

Filed: Jul 01, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Mercury Painting. Located at: 522 Calle Montecito #117, Oceanside CA 92057 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Alberto Arturo Salazar, 522 Calle Montecito #117, Oceanside CA 92057. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 07/01/2025 S/Alberto Arturo Salazar, 07/11, 07/18, 07/25, 08/01/2025 CN 30819

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9012626

Filed: Jul 01, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. AlphaBet Kingdom Productions. Located at: 903 Alberta Ave., Oceanside CA 92054 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Christine

L. Dorman, 903 Alberta Ave., Oceanside CA 92054. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: Not Yet Started S/Christine L. Dorman, 07/11, 07/18, 07/25, 08/01/2025 CN 30814

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9011526

Filed: Jun 13, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Studio ID3. Located at: 523 Encinitas Blvd. #204, Encinitas CA 92024 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. ID3 Inc., 635 Alex Way, Encinitas CA 92024. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 06/09/2025 S/Denean R Scott, 07/11, 07/18, 07/25, 08/01/2025 CN 30813

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9012627

Filed: Jul 01, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Six Degrees Chocolates. Located at: 4035 Oceanside Blvd #A5, Oceanside CA 92056 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Michael Charles Welch, 4035 Oceanside Blvd. #A5, Oceanside CA 92056. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: Not Yet Started S/Michael Welch, 07/11, 07/18, 07/25, 08/01/2025 CN 30812

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9012581 Filed: Jun 30, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Angelbluebook; B. Angelbluebooks. Located at: 607 Genter St., La Jolla CA 92037 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: 7514 Girard Ave. PO Box 1206, La Jolla CA 92037. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Forrest James Lang, 607 Genter St., La Jolla CA 92037. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 06/26/2022 S/Forrest James Lang, 07/11, 07/18,

07/25, 08/01/2025 CN 30811

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9012580 Filed: Jun 30, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/ County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Nothing but Hybrids. Located at: 7490 Opportunity Rd. #2210, San Diego CA 92111 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Je rey William James, 7490 Opportunity Rd. #2210, San Diego CA 92111. This business

Tree doctor wins ‘best of’ award two years in a row

For over 40 years, Russell Bowman has been delighting residents of San Diego County with his plant and tree expertise.

So, it’s no wonder Bowman Plant & Tree Care Specialists have been named the San Diego Union-Tribune Community Press’ “Best of North County” voters’ poll for tree and plant care for a 2nd year in a row!

He is lovingly referred to as the San Diego “tree doctor extraordinaire” by his clients, Bowman is known for transforming sickly trees and gardens into Disneyesque wonderlands.

Using his own happy juice, a proprietary blend of organic biological nutrition, Bowman uses techniques he picked up during his time as a horticulturist at Disneyland.

“When you feed plants, you need to ensure they have enough time to absorb the nutrition, before it is degraded by the sun’s rays,” he said.

He’s done more than just care for sick plants and trees, he’s revolutionized both residential and commercial properties by the use of his organic fertilizer tanks that inject his proprietary formula through your irrigation systems.

He fills these magical

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In a very short time, this program pays back through reduced water bills.

“When you give your body proper nutrition, it affects your overall health and boosts your immunity, so you don’t get sick. The same is true for plants and trees.”

Bowman feeds complete “nutrition delivery biology” derived from earthworm castings to replenish the missing healthy soil biology.

This works with a client’s current irrigation system so that each time the landscaping is watered, the needed soil biology is replenished.

“This is the secret to keeping your property looking like a Disney five-star resort.”

Russell is quick to point out that healthy plants and trees are also environmentally friendly. A healthy plant will be more efficient at photosynthesizing sunlight into oxygen and the healthy soil/ compost helps bring down uses far less water.

He donates his time and expertise for the trees for the Point Loma Association and gardens at the Rock Church in Point Loma, Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery,

Back-to-school smartphone deals hit

Summer is still summering, but students from Oceanside to Del Mar are already starting to side-eye to the coming school year.

And let's face it: Today's students need smartphones like previous generations needed calculators and notebooks. The high school and college set are forever connected to their digital world, while North County parents are looking for smart solutions that don't break the budget.

the YMCA, Barnes Tennis Center, Chili’s Restaurants, Stone Brewery in Escondido, and San Diego Botanic Garden.

He also served with the San Diego Rose Society in Balboa Park for 12 years. Each weekend, Russell takes food, clothes and toys to a Tijuana children’s orphanage.

“My calling is to beautify the earth, making trees and plants healthy,” The Master Gardener taught me everything I know. I’ve learned that when you love something, it’s not something you have to do; it’s something you want to do.”

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RUSSELL BOWMAN is lovingly referred to as San Diego’s “tree doctor extraordinaire.”

THROUGH SEPT. 11, Cox is offering budget-conscious families an opportunity to explore connectivity solutions that make sense for the new school year. Courtesy photo

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1. MOVIES: Who is Luke and Leia’s mother in the “Star Wars” movies?

1. MOVIES: Who is Luke and Leia’s mother in the “Star Wars” movies?

2. GEOGRAPHY: The country of Suriname is on which continent?

1. MOVIES: Who is Luke and Leia’s mother in the “Star Wars” movies?

2. GEOGRAPHY: The country of Suriname is on which continent?

3. HISTORY: Which 5th-century conqueror was known as “the Scourge of God”?

4. TELEVISION: Who is the creator of the quirky sitcom “Community”?

5. ANATOMY: What kind of blood vessels carry blood away from the heart?

6. MYTHOLOGY: In Greek mythology, who turned everything he touched into gold?

7. U.S. STATES: Which state was the 50th and last to join the union?

8. LITERATURE: Who wrote the novel “A Clockwork Orange”?

9. FOOD & DRINK: Which vegetable is used to make baba ganoush?

10. CHEMISTRY: What is the common name for acetic acid?

2. GEOGRAPHY: The country of Suriname is on which continent?

3. HISTORY: Which 5th-century conqueror was known as “the Scourge of God”?

4. TELEVISION: Who is the creator of the quirky sitcom “Community”?

3. HISTORY: Which 5th-century conqueror was known as “the Scourge of God”?

5. ANATOMY: What kind of blood vessels carry blood away from the heart?

Answers

1. Padme Amidala.

2. South America.

3. Attila the Hun.

4. Dan Harmon.

6. MYTHOLOGY: In Greek mythology, who turned everything he touched into gold?

4. TELEVISION: Who is the creator of the quirky sitcom “Community”?

7. U.S. STATES: Which state was the 50th and last to join the union?

5. ANATOMY: What kind of blood vessels carry blood away from the heart?

5. Arteries.

6. King Midas.

7. Hawaii.

8. Anthony Burgess.

9. Eggplant.

6. MYTHOLOGY: In Greek mythology, who turned everything he touched into gold?

8. LITERATURE: Who wrote the novel “A Clockwork Orange”? 9. FOOD & DRINK: Which vegetable is used to make baba ganoush? 10. CHEMISTRY: What is the common name for acetic acid? Answers

7. U.S. STATES: Which state was the 50th and last to join the union?

1. Padme Amidala. 2. South America. 3. Attila the Hun.

8. LITERATURE: Who wrote the novel “A Clockwork Orange”?

Dan Harmon.

10. Vinegar.

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Arteries. 6. King Midas. 7. Hawaii.

9. FOOD & DRINK: Which vegetable is used to make baba ganoush?

Anthony Burgess.

10. CHEMISTRY: What is the common name for acetic acid?

Eggplant.

Vinegar. © 2025 King Features Synd., Inc.

Answers

1. Padme Amidala.

2. South America.

3. Attila the Hun.

4. Dan Harmon.

5. Arteries.

6. King Midas.

7. Hawaii.

8. Anthony Burgess.

9. Eggplant. 10. Vinegar.

© 2025 King Features Synd., Inc.

Padme Amidala.

South America.

Attila the Hun.

Dan Harmon. 5. Arteries. 6. King Midas. 7. Hawaii. 8. Anthony Burgess. 9. Eggplant. 10. Vinegar.

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Sheriff's Office rejoins Facebook

By City News Service

REGION —

The San Diego County Sheriff's Office has announced that the agency has returned to the social media platform Facebook after a decadelong hiatus, marking a “renewed commitment” to open communication with county residents.

The move coincides with the sheriff's office celebrating its 175th anniversary in an effort to reconnect

with the public while bolstering its online presence, according to the agency.

“In 2025, we are celebrating the 175th anniversary of the San Diego County Sheriff's Office. What better way to strengthen our commitment to transparency, outreach and public safety than by reconnecting with the community on Facebook," Sheriff Kelly Martinez said. “We look forward to more positive dialogue

and community engagement on social media."

People can now follow the sheriff's office on Facebook to receive updates on safety issues, community events, emergency alerts and key initiatives. The agency said they will also use the social media platform to inform the public and media about emergency incidents such as wildfire evacuations, missing person searches and crime trends.

efforts, along with law enforcement and other city officials, have helped to achieve a significant reduction in homelessness for the city over the past year.

According to the Regional Task Force on Homelessness 2025 Point-in-Time Count, Escondido saw a 2% reduction in homelessness overall, which accounts for both sheltered and unsheltered individuals. More notably, the city experienced a 23.4% reduction in unsheltered homelessness.

White also supported Measure I, the city’s new one-cent sales tax approved by voters last year, as well as improving compensation for police officers and firefighters, thus alleviating recruitment and retention is-

sues. He also claims to have “stood up” for North County families on SANDAG and the San Diego County Water Authority by pushing back against new “regressive” taxes and fees.

The city has also completed the first two phases of the Grand Avenue Vision Project during his time as mayor.

White officially announced his re-election campaign for the November 2026 election during a kickoff event on July 17.

He issued the following statement:

“I am very proud of what we have accomplished over the past few years. Working together, we have moved the needle on issues ranging from homelessness, to public safety, to supporting small businesses. While we should celebrate this progress, we

also know there is still much work to do to tackle these issues and improve our quality of life in Escondido. I am excited to continue our momentum forward and make my case to Escondido voters for four more years.”

White is a fifth generation Escondido resident. Prior to his time as mayor, he ran a small, local construction services and property management business. He also served on the Escondido Union High School District Board of Trustees from 2016 to 2022, when he was elected as mayor.

He lives in East Escondido with his wife, Kelsey, a special education teacher, and their two daughters, SonnyJan and Hattie.

The City Council’s District 1 and 2 seats will also be up for election in 2026 along with the mayoral seat.

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