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Off-highway electric motorcycles, known as eMotos, will be formally classified as off-highway motor vehicles, requiring them to follow off-highway rules and display a DMV-issued identification plate or placard.

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SAN DIEGO — A La Jolla woman who was sentenced to prison for a failed attempt to hire RANCHO someone to kill her husband died by suicide last SFNEWS month in Little Italy, according to the San Diego County Medical Examiner’s Office.

Tatyana Remley, 45, a former North County resident who was also behind a failed multimillion-dollar horse-themed show at the Del REMLEY Mar Fairgrounds, reportedley shot herself in a public square at 523 W. Date St. just before 9 p.m. Dec. 18. She was pronounced dead at the scene, according to the Medical Examiner’s Office.

Remley most recently made headlines after she was sentenced in 2023 to three years and eight months in state prison for trying to hire someone to murder her husband, Mark Remley.

The case was first reported by The Coast News.

As previously reported, Remley was arrested Aug. 2, 2023, at a Starbucks on Loma Santa Fe Drive in Solana Beach after allegedly soliciting the murder of her husband of 12 years.

According to a criminal complaint, she allegedly sought someone to murder Mark Remley some-

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Mazel Paris, 11, skates the bowl on Nov. 1 at the Exposure Skate competition at Poods Skate Park Encinitas. Photo by Cameron Adams

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Rising city fees have led the organizers of Encinitas’ longtime Exposure Skate competition to warn that the internationally known women’s event could roll out of town without city support. Story on 6.

New CA driving laws take effect in 2026 ing motorists, pedestrians and first responders.

A law extending the state’s ignition interlock device program will continue requiring certain driving-under-the-influence offenders to install breathalyzer devices in their vehicles through Jan. 1, 2033.

Another measure increases probation terms for people convicted of vehicular manslaughter or gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated, raising the range from two years to between three and five years.

Road safety Drivers will also face exSeveral of the new laws focus panded “slow down, move over” on reducing crashes and protect- requirements. Under the new

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REGION — California drivers will see changes at the Department of Motor Vehicles in 2026, as new laws ranging from road safety andconsumer protections take effect.

In a release, the DMV said the measures, which rolled out on New Year’s Day, include tougher penalties for intoxicated driving, expanded traffic enforcement tools, new rules for autonomous and electric vehicles and added protections for car buyers.

law, motorists approaching any stopped vehicle with flashing hazard lights or warning devices — not just emergency vehicles — must slow down and move over when possible.

California lawmakers also approved a program allowing local governments to use cameras to enforce red-light violations, with citations carrying only civil penalties.

Additional safety-related changes include a new $1,000 fine for devices in California that obscure or interfere with the reading of license plates, targeting products used for toll evasion and other crimes.

Another related law allows vehicles to use special marker lamps to signal when automated driving systems are engaged, providing notice to other road users and law enforcement.

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Solana Beach veterinarian opens wildlife hospital Small hospital gives wild animals a second chance

By Leo Place

SOLANA BEACH — When veterinarian Erica Ellis joined Academy Animal Hospital as the new medical director in early 2025, she had one stipulation — that she could open a small wildlife hospital onsite to serve non-domesticated animals.

Nearly a year later, after obtaining the required state and local permits, Shalom Wildlife Hospital is open and ready to receive wildlife patients weighing 10 pounds or less, including birds, squirrels, baby rabbits, opossums, skunks, and raccoons.

Ellis — who lives in Oceanside with her son, daughter, various pets and fostered animals — has been a veterinarian and certified wildlife rehabilitator since 2011. She worked as a relief and part-time veterinarian at Academy before becoming the medical director.

Before that, she worked for several years as a veterinarian in Maryland and spent a year as an intern at The Raptor Center and Wildlife Rehabilitation Center in Minnesota.

She wanted to create another place for people to bring in injured or sick, wild animals in the North County area, where they could have a second chance.

“For 95-plus percent of animals that come into a wildlife hospital, it’s because of human interaction — maybe a pet ate their mom, or they flew into a window, or got hit by a car, got tangled up in wire or fishing line, or lead poisoning. It’s all these things

ACADEMY ANIMAL Hospital medical director and wildlife rehabilitator Erica Ellis is pictured with 3-week-old foster puppy Mariah on Dec. 18. Ellis recently opened Shalom Wildlife Hospital on the Academy campus in Solana Beach. At right, a pigeon, the first patient treated at Shalom Wildlife Hospital, is anesthetized for x-rays and wound care after being brought in with injuries believed to be caused by a Cooper’s hawk attack. Photos by Leo Place/Shalom

that we’ve done,” Ellis said.

“That’s part of why I named it Shalom, because ‘shalom’ is peace, but it’s also restoration and wholeness.

It’s a way to contribute in a positive way to these little lives when there’s been so much negative and so much harm.”

In the Solana Beach area, the next-closest place where people can bring in injured wild animals is Project Wildlife in San Diego. Because it is a large center, it often experiences capacity issues. Ellis sought to provide an additional facility for animal care.

With the center now open, Ellis is raising awareness of the hospital to help more animals.

When someone brings an animal to Shalom, the hospital will gather information on where the animal was found, what caused the injury, whether it has had any food, water, or medication, and whether

it has interacted with any humans or pets.

The animal will then be placed into a cardboard box while still outside – “Because what I don’t need is for a songbird to get loose and get eaten by one of our patients,” Ellis said – and then brought into the treatment area.

If the injury is not critical, the animal will be given time to decompress, as it likely has not been in a car or a building before and is stressed.

Located in a small room separate from the rest of the hospital, the wildlife treatment area contains various crates and containers for birds and other animals, warming pads for baby animals, food donated

by Sprouts, medical equipment, and other essentials.

“Hopefully people will know that we’re here, and we can help out these little critters,” Ellis said.

Shalom’s first patient

was a pigeon brought in after being attacked by a Cooper’s hawk, which had an infected wound. The pigeon sadly died, but Ellis and her team provided anesthesia, pain medication, x-rays, and cleaned its wounds.

They have also treated a hummingbird that experienced head trauma.

If an animal is fit for release after its visit, Shalom Wildlife Hospital will often return it to the location where it was found.

Some animals require long-term support to ensure they can survive before release. In such cases, Ellis said they will rely on outside certified rehabilitation centers.

“Some animals are going to need conditioning, and that’s just kind of like PT for humans,” Ellis said.

“They need to build some more muscle and maybe lose some fat so that they can go out into the wild and

not get killed by predators, or if they are a predator, so they can kill.”

After the hospital has been open for two years, it can start sending animal patients to satellite locations for further care. One example is a rescue that cares for rabbits, where baby rabbits brought into Shalom could nurse from a mother rabbit rather than being fed by a human volunteer.

Volunteers have been crucial to helping out. Ellis anticipates that in the next few months, Shalom Wildlife Hospital will need more volunteers who can assist with caring for small animals that come in.

“Come spring, we will definitely need people who are going to hand-feed the bunnies and squirrels and possums and racoons,” Ellis said. “There will be orphans, and they just need

a bunch of food, basically.”

Since Ellis became medical director, Academy Animal Hospital has also been certified as a “fearfree” facility. This means staff have undergone special training to reduce fear, anxiety and stress in their patients, with a focus on listening to the animal’s needs and avoiding unnecessary treatment if it causes distress.

A fear-free facility could also perform examinations outside if it reduces stress, use the floor instead of a table, or allow a brief decompression period before treatment.

“We can get creative with those things,” Ellis said. “We care about consent.”

Shalom Wildlife Hospital is located at 741 Academy Drive in Solana Beach.

For more information, visit shalomwildlifehospital.org.

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Is Solutions risking its sobriety mission?

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he article, “Solutions for Change appoints new interim CEO in leadership shift,” about homeless services nonprofit Solutions for Change in the Dec. 16 issue of The Coast News, raised a troubling question that only time will answer.

What has led Solutions for Change to stand out from the pack of supposedly homeless-serving agencies that have gone through hundreds of billions in tax monies over the past decade, while the homeless problem has only worsened, is that Solutions has refused to play the “housing first” game.

Repeated studies have shown that “housing first” is a failure at bringing about long-term change. Without breaking the cycle of addiction, permanent change is not possible.

Instead, “housing first” simply enables the kind of self-destructive addictive behavior that led to someone’s son or daughter, brother or sister, mom or dad becoming homeless in the first place.

It also makes it difficult, if not impossible, to effectively diagnose mental illness whose symptoms may be masked or mimicked by substance abuse.

Solution for Change’s new CEO’s statement to The Coast News that his focus is on “assessing Solutions for Change’s current position relative to funding opportunities” sure sounds like the board is more interested in getting on the taxpayer-funded gravy train than in continuing to provide the kind of scientifically grounded services that allow people to regain their agency.

The problem with state grants that require “housing first” is that they incentivize the wrong measurables: Rather than looking at how many formerly homeless have become self-sufficient, state (and many private) grants are more interested in how many homeless come through a program.

By that measuring stick, agencies accepting these funds are perversely incentivized to keep people

homeless so they can serve them again in the future and qualify for grant renewal.

Many adjectives could be used to describe such an upside-down scheme, but “humane” is not among them.

Far too many “homeless service” nonprofits exist more to provide career opportunities for their staff than they do to actually offer the kinds of services that many homeless need, including, above all, acquiring the tools necessary to achieve and maintain sobriety.

Should Solutions for Change abandon its sobriety and work-training program and become just another “homeless services” nonprofit that puts its own financial well-being ahead of those it claims to serve, it is difficult to imagine that many of its current supporters will continue to do so.

Dear Editor, I’d like to add to the story about the Christmas home lights in the Olivenhain area, “Olivenhain neighborhood lights up decades-old holiday tradition” (The Coast News, Dec. 26 edition) The historical record tells us that the Magi came sometime later to visit the newborn King.

In fact, in some orthodox traditions, they celebrate Christmas on Jan. 6 as they believe that’s when the Wise men arrived.

The tradition of Christmas gift giving comes from these Magi or Wise Men

who came from the east.

They were highly educated men who today would have a doctorate degree, and they studied the stars (astrologers and astronomers).

They knew the specific Old Testament prophecies that foretold the Christ child’s birth. They visited King Herod to inquire as to where Jesus was born for, they’d followed the star, probably aligned planet as modern day astronomers have confirmed.

Herod asked them to return and reveal where the Messiah was born as he wanted not to worship but murder any rival to his

throne.

So, they went to Joseph’s hometown, Bethlehem to worship God’s Son. And they gave him gifts of gold, perfume (frankincense) and spices (myrrh) that one would put on a dead body.

These were all very expensive gifts that would be given to a King.

This foreshadowed the burial customs of the Jews following Jesus’ crucifixion for the wrongdoings in thought, word and deed of us all throughout the world.

Jim Trageser is a freelance writer and the former longtime opinion editor of the North County Times. He lives in San Marcos.

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cts of generosity are a hallmark of our community.

During the holidays, after natural disasters, and throughout the year, San Diegans step up to support causes that help neighbors in need, whether that’s disaster relief after wildfires or hurricanes, assistance for veterans, or support for local families facing hardship.

Unfortunately, scammers know this too.

Every year, our office sees cases where criminals exploit goodwill by impersonating legitimate charities. These scams increasingly show up through convincing emails, text messages, social media posts, phone calls, fake websites, QR codes and even door-to-door solicitations. No one sets out to be scammed, but fraudsters are skilled at manipulating emotions and creating urgency.

You don’t have to stop giving to protect yourself.

You just need to give smart.

Here are steps you can take to ensure your donations go where you intend: • Ask questions before you donate.

Legitimate charities welcome transparency. If someone pressures you to give immediately, that is a red flag.

• Verify registration in California.

All charities operating in California — and the telemarketers who solicit on their behalf — must be registered with the California Attorney General’s Registry of Charitable Trusts. If they are not registered, do not donate.

• Confirm IRS tax-exempt status.

If you are donating to a national charity based outside California, ask whether it is a registered 501(c)(3) organization with the IRS and request its Employer Identification Number (EIN). You can verify this information using the IRS Tax-Exempt Organization Search tool.

• Donate to charities you know and trust.

Be cautious of organizations with names that closely resemble wellknown charities. Scammers often rely on lookalike names and websites to confuse donors.

• Do your research.

Take time to look up the organization online, understand how donations are used, and confirm legitimacy through trusted resources such as Charity Navigator or the Better Business Bureau’s Give. org. Be especially cautious of links sent by text or social media and go directly to the charity’s official website instead.

• Don’t be pressured.

Urgency, emotional

manipulation, or threats are common scam tactics.

Legitimate charities will allow you time to verify information and make an informed decision.

• Be cautious with door-to-door solicitations.

If someone appears at your door asking for donations, do not feel obligated to give on the spot. Ask for written information and verify it independently before donating.

• Protect your personal and financial information.

Never share your Social Security number or other sensitive personal information. Avoid donating by cash, which is untraceable, or check, which can expose your bank account information. Credit card donations are generally the safest option, as they provide documentation and the ability to dispute fraudulent charges if necessary.

Giving is a powerful way to strengthen our community, but only when

All charities operating in California must be registered with the state AG’s Registry of Charitable Trusts. your generosity reaches legitimate causes. By staying informed and taking a few extra steps, you can protect yourself while continuing to make a real difference.

If you believe you’ve encountered a charity scam, report it to local law enforcement or the California Attorney General’s Office.

Together, we can keep compassion strong and scammers out of our community.

If you suspect you were scammed out of a donation: • Report the incident to the Federal Trade Commission (ftc.gov).

• File a consumer complaint with the California Attorney General (oag. ca.gov).

I hope these tips help you avoid the grinches this holiday season. On behalf of our entire team at the District Attorney’s Office, which is dedicated to building safe and healthy communities, we wish you a joyful and safe holiday season.

Summer Stephan is the district attorney for San Diego County.

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County trafficking sting nets 10 arrests An anti-sex trafficking operation carried out by law enforcement agencies in San Diego, Chula Vista and National City in December resulted in 10 arrests and the recovery of 19 alleged trafficking victims.

Operation Home for the Holidays was conducted over a three-day period and involved undercover officers posing as sex buyers in order to encounter potential traffickers and trafficking victims.

The 19 recovered individuals were offered support services.

— City News Service

Former Vista official dies at 72

By Leo Place

By Leo Place

VISTA — A man accused of fatally attacking his mother in October was ordered on Dec. 23 to stand trial.

Tad Johnson, 55, is accused of causing fatal injuries to Linda Johnson, 80, at a Riviera Drive residence on Oct. 14. He has pleaded not guilty and was ordered to be held without bail following his arrest.

On the day of the alleged attack, police arrived at the residence along Riviera Drive after Johnson called 911 and stated he'd hit his mother following an argument. Deputies testified during a preliminary hearing that they discovered Linda Johnson in a pool of blood and that she died the next day after being taken to a hospital.

Johnson was arrested at the scene and has been charged with first-degree murder.

Johnson's defense attorney, Mark Geragos, argued that according to statements his client made to investigators, his mother struck him first. In those statements, Johnson said he punched his mother twice in the face.

Geragos argued that according to those statements, his client was provoked, making the case at most a manslaughter.

Superior Court Judge Saba Sheibani said that in holding Johnson to answer for murder, she could not overlook the vulnerability of the victim due to her age and small stature when compared to her son. A separate judge at an earlier hearing also highlighted the victim's vulnerability.

Sheibani also said Linda Johnson suffered extensive injuries, including facial fractures, bruising, and lacerations, which she said involved enough force to leave apparent blood spatter on a nearby wall and cause her son's hand to swell up.

Johnson will reappear in Vista Superior Court on Jan. 5.

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SUNTERRA APARTMENTS at 3851 Sherbourne Drive in Oceanside are slated to be converted into affordable housing after the City Council approved tax-exempt bond financing for the project. Courtesy photo

Oceanside to develop more affordable homes

the process. Many to repay the funds.

Bond to help turn during “As long as those bonds current residents will likely qualify as low-income and are there, it’s affordable,” apartments into could benefit from future Hines said.

Because the city is not rental reductions, while who do not qualify providing direct funding to low-income units those will still be able to remain the project, it cannot extend

By Samantha Nelson

OCEANSIDE — The future owner of an existing apartment complex near MiraCosta College plans to convert its 240 units into affordable housing.

The city held a Tax and Equity Fiscal Responsibility Act (TEFRA) hearing on Dec. 17, during which the Oceanside City Council unanimously approved the issuance of up to $150 million in tax-exempt revenue bonds by the California Municipal Finance Authority to benefit Maple Housing Foundation, which will use the funds to acquire and rehabilitate the Sunterra Apartments at 3851 Sherbourne Drive.

The apartments, built in 1974, have undergone various ownership changes and renovations over the years.

While the complex, which consists mostly of two-bedroom units, is considerably more affordable than many other apartments in the city, it is not currently legally defined as affordable housing.

According to the developer, none of the current tenants will be displaced

in their homes. The process will naturally convert vacant units as tenants leave.

At least 20% of the units must be occupied by households with incomes at or below 50% of the area median income (AMI), which is approximately $82,700 for a family of four, or 40% of units must be occupied by households with incomes at or below 60% of AMI, which is $86,760 for a family of four.

Additionally, at least 75% of the units must be occupied by households with incomes at or below 80% of the AMI, which is $132,400 for a family of four.

Housing and Neighborhood Services Director Leilani Hines confirmed that converting the apartments to low- and very low-income affordable housing units will benefit the city’s Regional Housing Needs Allocation by increasing the number of affordable housing units in those categories.

The homes must remain deed-restricted as affordable housing for a minimum of 15 years, or for as long as it takes the borrower

the period during which the homes remain deed-restricted as affordable housing.

The CMFA will be responsible for monitoring project compliance, not the city; however, the city could help redirect future residents with potential complaints to the CMFA if necessary.

“Understanding that none of these units are currently regarded as affordable, this is certainly going to be beneficial to have affordable units for a minimum of 15 years — and potentially longer than that,” Mayor Esther Sanchez said.

Although the borrower needs city approval to use the bonds, the city has no financial or legal responsibility for the project or for repaying the bonds. There is also no fiscal impact to the city or the state.

According to staff, the city’s minor administrative and staff costs to prepare required reports and related documents will be reimbursed through a small portion of the bond issuance fee.

VISTA — The City of Vista is paying its respects to former City Councilmember Ted Cole, who passed away last month at age 72, remembering his spirit of service, love for the city, and ongoing local engagement.

Cole died on Dec. 14 surrounded by his family, according to a press release from the city.

He served eight years on the Vista City Council over the course of two terms from 1990 to 1998, and was known for his “integrity, thoughtfulness, and steadfast commitment to the wellbeing of the city and its residents,” the city said.

“Ted Cole served Vista with integrity, humility, and a genuine love for this community,” Mayor John Franklin said. “His eight years on the City Council reflected his strong values, thoughtful leadership, and deep sense of service.”

Cole’s care for the community extended long after he had concluded his service on the council, Franklin noted. As recently as last month, Cole spoke out on local issues during public comment at City Council meetings.

TED COLE served eight years on the Vista City Council.

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“That kind of commitment says everything about who he was. Ted leaves behind a legacy of kindness and service that will be remembered and respected by the City of Vista for generations,” Franklin said.

Cole also served as president of Blp Biolab Services, an antibody production facility based in Vista, for 30 years. Outside of work, he was known as a nature enthusiast who enjoyed watching and feeding hummingbirds.

Cole is survived by his wife Vicki, their son Pierce, and many other family members and friends. Details are pending regarding a planned celebration of life in January, the city said.

Woman, 25, killed in San Elijo crash

By Leo Place

SAN MARCOS — A 25-year-old woman was killed in a vehicle collision in San Elijo just before Christmas Day, after her vehicle suddenly crossed over the median into oncoming traffic.

The incident occurred on Dec. 23 around 3 p.m.

A preliminary investigation found that the woman was driving westbound on San Elijo Road when she lost control of the vehicle and crossed over the center median into oncoming traffic, colliding with another car.

The driver who crossed the median was pronounced dead at the scene, and the other driver was transported to a local hospital to be

treated for injuries. The San Marcos Sheriff’s Station Traffic Unit is continuing to investigate the collision.

The San Diego County Medical Examiner’s Office confirmed that the identity of the victim is Vanessa Mae Strickland, age 25. A GoFundMe set up to offset her family’s funeral costs describes her as a “beautiful person inside and out” who made a lasting impact on the people in her life.

She was on her way to work at the time of the accident, according to the GoFundMe. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the San Marcos Sheriff’s Station at (760) 510-5200.

Christmas tree drop-off sites open

By City News Service

SAN DIEGO — The city's annual Christmas tree recycling program, delayed because of last week’s rain, is now open at 16 locations through Jan. 16.

Collection sites are open during daylight hours: • Carmel Valley Recreation Center, 3777 Townsgate Drive lower parking lot; • Colina Del Sol Park, 52nd Street and 52nd Place south parking lot; • Cielo Drive at Woodman Street in Encanto; • Golden Hill Recre-

ation Center, 2600 Golf Course Drive; • Memorial Recreation Center, 2902 Marcy Ave. in Logan Heights; • SeaWorld Drive at Pacific Highway in Mission Bay; • Ocean View Boulevard at 40th Street on the north side in Mountain View; • Robb Field Recreation Center at 525 Bacon St. in Ocean Beach; • Montgomery Waller Community Park in the lower parking lot, southeast corner of Palm Avenue and Beyer Boulevard in

Otay Mesa/Nestor; • Kate Sessions Memorial Park, the corner of Mount Soledad Road and Loring Street, in Pacific Beach; • Rancho Bernardo Recreation Center, 18448 West Bernardo Drive; • Canyonside Recreation Center, 12350 Black Mountain Road, in Rancho Peñasquitos; • San Diego State University in Parking lot 17 off Alvarado Road; • Scripps Ranch Recreation Center, 11454 Blue Cypress Drive; • Tierrasanta Commu-

nity Park, 11220 Clairemont Mesa Blvd. in the pool parking lot; and • Standley Community Park parking lot, 3585 Governor Drive, in University City.

Officials asked residents to drop off trees only, without plastic bags, ornaments, lights or tree stands. Both green and flocked trees will be accepted, but artificial trees will not.

Christmas trees may also be recycled by placing them in green bins for curbside pickup where available.

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Exposure Skate hopes to stay Encinitas Vista nonprofit worried high fees too burdensome

since she was 18 months old.

“I competed in my first Exposure when I was 5 years old in 2018 and I’ve been competing ever since,” Yarbrough said. “I really like the event.”

Encinitas native Jordan Barrett, 26, said “Exposure was and still is a huge part of my career,” which included competing in park at the Tokyo Olympics.

“If it wasn’t for Exposure, I don’t think women’s skateboarding would be where it’s at today,” Barrett said.

Commissioner Ross Ridder said it was “quite inspiring to sit here and just listen to all these stories from such a diverse population.”

“Amelia, I would just say kudos to you and your organization for the amazing community that you have brought together in our city,” Ridder said. “I certainly see the tremendous value that you bring to Encinitas, and it opened my eyes in the sense that it’s more than a two-day event.”

By Cameron Adams

ENCINITAS — Exposure Skate says rising municipal fees could price its annual women-focused skateboarding event out of Encinitas and is seeking financial assistance from the city to help cover the costs of hosting the competition at Poods Skate Park.

The Vista-based nonprofit has held the event in Encinitas since 2014. Exposure Skate also runs youth and adult programs and facilitates college scholarships.

Former Olympian Amelia Brodka, president of Exposure Skate, told the Parks and Recreation Commission in November that she is concerned the same factors that previously drove the nonprofit out of Encinitas could also push its flagship event out of town.

“It was a beautiful situation in which we had all these pros and Olympians coming to volunteer their time to teach girls how to skate,” Brodka said. “Unfortunately, we had to leave Encinitas for the same reason that we’re asking for support: just increased fees.”

She said the costs to meet city permit requirements — including traffic control, ambulance services and security — have nearly doubled since 2022, rising from $31,841.59 to $61,846.89. As a result, Exposure Skate is seeking a memorandum of understanding with the city to help offset some of those costs, similar to one previously in place in Encinitas from 2015 to 2018.

Alex Saint, a city spokesperson, told The Coast News that the city’s Parks and Recreation Commission will publicly review the proposed MOU at its Jan. 20, 2026, meeting and that the city could not comment on ongoing negotiations.

Saint added that spe-

Gas prices drop to lowest in a year ANNA SHEA, 11, top; Vista resident Joey Yarbrough, 12, bottom left; and Encinitas pro and

The average price of a Olympian Bryce Wettstein, bottom right, compete at the 2025 Exposure Skate at Poods Skate Park in Encinitas. The nonprofit that hosts the event says high municipal fees could gallon of self-serve regupush the popular skateboarding competition out of the city. Photos by Cameron Adams lar gasoline in San Diego cial event fees — permit application and cost recovery fees — totaled $5,480.16 and $3,986.16 in 2024 and 2025, respectively. Those figures did not include the full range of costs associated with the event, such as security, trash collection, ambulance services and offsite parking.

She also said that in previous years, when no MOU was in place, the City Council allocated Community Grant Program funds to help cover some costs.

Those allocations ranged from $3,550 to $5,580 over the past three fiscal years.

“The City of Encinitas appreciates Exposure Skate, the mission of their annual event, and the benefits to the community,” Saint said. “We hope to find

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a way for this event to stay in Encinitas.”

A spokesperson for Exposure Skate told The Coast News that “it’s definitely an ongoing conversation” with the city and that the commission’s reception to the November presentation left organizers feeling optimistic ahead of the Jan. 20, 2026, meeting.

The 2025 event, held Nov. 1-2 at the Encinitas Skate Park known as Poods, featured 200 competitors from 22 countries and an additional 123 participants in clinics teaching skateboarding fundamentals, according to Exposure Skate.

The event attracted nearly 10,000 visitors per day.

The nonprofit estimated the event generated $146,387 in marketing value through social media exposure and a live stream on the X Games’ YouTube channel.

Additional benefits to Encinitas include an estimated $1.4 million in an-

nual economic impact and $178,000 in local tax revenue from athletes, vendors and others traveling from around the world. Brodka said some participants stay in the area for up to two months to train and prepare.

“A lot of these women, they’ve become Olympians and that’s thanks to events like ours that actually created a space for women in skateboarding,” Brodka said. “As we’ve grown, so many more girls and women have come to this event.

It’s become really imperative to the future of their careers.”

Several speakers voiced support for Exposure Skate and the importance of keeping the annual event in Encinitas.

Vista resident Joey Yarbrough, 13, has competed at the highest open level in both vert and bowl competitions for the past two years and has participated in Exposure Skate programs

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County dropped Tuesday to its lowest amount since Dec. 23, 2024, decreasing 1.5 cents to $4.478, one day after rising seven-tenths of a cent.

The average price is 1.8 cents less than one week ago, 26 cents lower than one month ago and nine-tenths of a cent below what it was one year ago. It has dropped $1.957 since rising to a record $6.435 on Oct. 5, 2022.

The national average price rose nine-tenths of a cent to $2.834, ending a run of five decreases in six days totaling 3.3 cents. It is 2.4 cents less than one week ago, 17.1 cents lower than one month ago and 19.2 cents below what it was one year ago.

The national average price has dropped $2.182 since rising to a record $5.016 on June 14, 2022.

“For the fifth straight week, the national average price of gasoline has declined, with all but a handful of states seeing prices move lower,’’ Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy, which provides real- time gas price information from more than 150,000 stations, said in a statement released Monday.

“Oil prices have remained relatively low even amid the U.S. blockade on Venezuela’s oil exports.

With refineries running at seasonally high output and gasoline inventories building, most states -- outside of price-cycling markets -- have continued to see declines, with some stations in nearly a dozen states now dipping below the $2-per-gallon mark.”

— City News Service

TATYANA REMLEY pictured during a court hearing in 2023 shortly after her arrest in a murder-for-hire plot targeting her husband.

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time between July 1 and Aug. 2.

During a sting operation, Remley met with an undercover detective and “provided detailed information on how she wanted her husband killed and his body disposed,” the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department said. She brought three firearms to the meeting, along with cash intended as a “down payment” for the murder, according to sheriff’s officials.

Mark Remley told The Coast News at the time that his wife had offered a mutual friend $2 million to kill him in early July and that police were notified shortly afterward. He said authorities arrested her about a month later through a sting operation.

Remley later pleaded guilty to solicitation to commit murder.

Following her release from prison, Remley was arrested and charged with arson, which allegedly involved an attempt to burn down the Del Mar mansion she and her husband once shared. She was slated to appear in a Vista courtroom in March for a preliminary hearing in that case.

More than a decade ago, Tatyana and Mark Remley produced “Valitar,” an acrobatic equestrian show set for a 45-show run at the Del Mar Fairgrounds in 2012. However, they pulled the plug after just a handful of performances, leaving dozens of performers and vendors unpaid.

Vendors and employees were left unpaid and nearly all materials associated with the show were auctioned off to pay back creditors.

Erik Martonovich, a competitive horse rider who was brought in to direct “Valitar,” told the San Diego Union-Tribune in 2013 that the Remleys “had no clue what they were doing — about anything.”

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Jan. 2, 2026

Fire crews prevent South O’side strip mall blaze

By City News Service

OCEANSIDE — Fire damaged a restaurant in the South Oceanside area, but quick actions by crews prevented the blaze from spreading to adjoining businesses, authorities reported last week.

Units responded around 6:10 p.m. Dec. 23 to

a structure fire at the Bread & Cheese Eatery, 1904 S. Coast Highway, according to the Oceanside Fire Department.

Officials said within three minutes of dispatch they encountered heavy, dark smoke with limited visibility inside the restaurant.

“Firefighters immedi-

ately advanced a hose line to conduct an interior search and fire suppression operations. Interior crews located the seat of the fire in the rear portion of the restaurant,’’ the department said in a statement. “Simultaneously, two truck companies coordinated roof operations to provide vertical ventilation.’’

The effort “significantly improved’’ interior conditions by reducing heat and smoke, allowing crews to safely and effectively continue fire attack and search operations, according to OFD Division Chief Timothy Scott.

The fire was knocked down and under control

within 40 minutes of arrival, officials stated.

Some 39 personnel and one fire investigator were assigned to the blaze, including eight engines, two ladder trucks and one ambulance.

No injuries were reported, but the cause of the fire remained under investigation.

Conservancy buys more land

By Samantha Nelson

ESCONDIDO — The Escondido Creek Conservancy closed escrow on two properties in early December, a move that will help protect wildlife corridors in the region.

The purchase includes the White-Atterbury property, which extends from Harmony Grove into San Marcos, and the Elfin Acres property in Elfin Forest. Together, the properties encompass hundreds of acres.

According to the conservancy, the acquisitions are critical components of the nonprofit’s Connecting Conservation Corridors Campaign, which aims to link fragmented native habitats to help wildlife survive amid increasing development.

The conservancy purchased the properties using nearly $7 million in state and federal grants from the Wildlife Conservation Board, awarded at the recommendation of the California Department of Fish and Wildlife.

The acquisition of the two properties “have been years in the making,” according to Ann Van Leer, executive director of the Escondido Creek Conservancy.

“Purchasing and protecting these properties will create new opportunities for outdoor education and community engagement, and ultimately ensure the survival of rare and threatened species in the Escondido Creek watershed for future generations,” Van Leer said.

Established in 1991, the conservancy works to preserve and restore the Escondido Creek watershed, which flows from the mountains above Lake Wohlford in Escondido to the San Elijo Lagoon and the shores of Encinitas and Solana Beach. The watershed encompasses more than 75 square miles of land in North County.

The Escondido Creek Conservancy now owns approximately 3,400 acres of land in the region.

The 160-acre White-Atterbury property connects existing conservancy land in Harmony Grove and San Marcos, including Frank’s Peak. The 96-acre Elfin Acres property borders the conservancy’s 910-acre Keithley Preserve and contains nearly two miles of Escondido Creek.

According to the conservancy, both properties include a diverse range of native habitats, including southern mixed chaparral, coastal sage scrub, riparian zones and seasonal wetlands.

“Here in North County, one of our most sensitive and threatened habitats is coastal sage scrub,” Van Leer said via email.

“It grows, hence the name, from the coast to elevations around 1,000 feet — in the same areas where people want to live. As a result, a lot of this habitat has been lost to human uses, leaving the species that rely on it vulnerable.”

The properties are home to rare and sensitive species, including the coastal California gnatcatcher, southwestern pond turtle, and western spadefoot toad.

“The gnatcatcher, and other species that rely on coastal sage scrub, have found themselves with fewer places to live as Southern California has developed,” Van Leer explained.

Van Leer said the gnatcatcher also forages in chaparral and other nearby habitats that complement coastal sage scrub, making protection of the entire integrated-habitat system critical to maintaining wildlife in the region.

“At the Escondido Creek Conservancy, our goal is to protect as much of what is left and do it in such a way as the plants and animals native to Southern California will thrive into the future,” Van Leer said. “With that in mind, the Conservancy’s purchase of the White-Atterbury property and the Elfin Acres property was strategic. Birds and animals, and even plants, move from one area to another. Our focus was on protecting critical conservation corridors.”

Going forward, the conservancy will integrate the properties into its land management system, a process that will include engaging community partners and developing a sustainable habitat management plan for each site.

The conservancy will work with its grantors and donors to ensure funding is used to protect wildlife.

This will include reviewing public access options for both properties, consistent with that goal.

The OFD reminded the community of the “importance of working smoke alarms, fire prevention practices and maintaining clear access for emergency responders.’’

Carlsbad and Vista Fire, Oceanside Police, Public Works and SDG&E assisted in the effort.

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THE MAGGIE Houlihan Memorial Dog Park at Encinitas Community Park. The City Council heard preliminary concepts for adding beach volleyball or dedicated pickleball courts at the popular municipal park. Courtesy photo/City of Encinitas

Encinitas advances plans for parks, habitat

By Cameron Adams

ENCINITAS — The City Council advanced programs aimed at environmental responsibility while also discussing how best to use outdoor space.

The council unanimously approved a contract for services to improve and restore portions of Indian Head Canyon, Cottonwood Creek and Oak Crest Park during its Dec. 17 meeting.

The contract with Quail Botanical Gardens — also known as the San Diego Botanic Garden — adds $100,000, with a contingency for up to an additional $100,000, to a contract signed Feb. 27 for two years, according to city records.

The funds are earmarked for ongoing stewardship efforts, invasive plant control and other projects, including the construction of pathways and signage discouraging people from venturing into sensitive native areas.

The City Council also recommended that city staff explore natural or alternative materials — such as rope, brush, logs or rocks — for constructing walkways and agendize a future item regarding appropriate signage and trail naming. The Parks and Recreation Commission would hear that item before returning to the City Council.

At the meeting, Mayor Bruce Ehlers said Encinitas has historically preferred open space over parklands.

“It’s been a fairly consistent message from the electorate that they really do value natural, open space and wildlife,” Ehlers said.

Sheila Cameron — a

former mayor of Encinitas and opinion contributor to The Coast News — raised concerns during public comment about building materials used at the sites.

Wearing an Indian Head Canyon shirt, she said fencing and unnatural pathways would prevent people from being able to “walk the pathways and enjoy the trails and have a sense of what the area was like in San Diego County before we covered it with asphalt and buildings.”

“This is not a park in the conventional sense,” Cameron said. “It is a piece of nature that needs to be kept natural.”

David Norgard, Encinitas’ parks operations manager, said designated trails are built to limit access to preserve open space.

“There’s several user created trails that go throughout the area which ends up degrading that environment,” Norgard said.

He said signage and trail markers are intended to preserve the natural areas within such open spaces.

Councilmember Joy Lyndes said she would support options such as posts and ropes or biodegradable fiber rolls rather than fencing or gravel bags.

Deputy Mayor Jim O’Hara suggested boulders or rocks, saying they provide “a more natural aesthetic.”

Park changes

Norgard also presented preliminary concepts for how Encinitas Community Park could accommodate beach volleyball or dedicated pickleball courts.

Norgard said the 44-

acre park, which opened in January 2015, already includes “a very popular playground, passive walking trails, sports fields, a worldclass skatepark and perhaps the nicest dog park in the region.”

In June 2021, the City Council directed $30,000 to hire a consultant to analyze the addition of features such as beach volleyball or pickleball.

The consultant, RRM Design Group, evaluated three options. One included two sand volleyball courts in the grass area at the park's northwest corner, next to the Encinitas Skate Park, also known as Poods.

Another option included the two sand volleyball courts and 12 pickleball courts in the northeast grass area on the other side of the skate park.

A third option proposed four beach volleyball courts and eight pickleball courts on the northeast grass field.

Norgard said the estimated cost of the first option would be about $500,000, while the other two options would cost about $3 million.

No action could be taken by the City Council on Dec. 17 because the discussion was an informational item. The council plans to revisit the development of Encinitas Community Park.

Molly Hintlian, an Encinitas resident, used public comment to advocate for a recreational pool at the park, noting that she has previously run into Councilmember Luke Shaffer at pools in neighboring cities.

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ESCONDIDO — A San Diego federal judge denied a request Dec. 24 to stay his order blocking California school policies that prohibit teachers from sharing students’ preferred gender identities with their parents.

U.S. District Judge Roger Benitez issued an injunction two days earlier banning schools from preventing teachers and other school employees from informing parents if their child might be transgender or gender nonconforming.

Such information would include whether the child is using different pronouns or gender-specific names at school.

The California Attorney General’s Office immediately filed an application to stay Benitez’s order, pending an appeal, or in the alternative, requested a two-week administrative stay.

Benitez denied both requests on Dec. 24.

The judge wrote that a stay should not be granted as the policies “are infringing on the long-standing constitutional rights of citizens.’’

In their filings arguing for a stay, attorneys for the state of California argued that students whose gender identities are shared with their parents could face “substantial harm,’’ particularly if those students are living in unsupportive home environments.

Keeping such information private protects students from potential discrimination, abuse and harassment, the state argued.

Benitez wrote in last week’s order, “While there is the possibility that an abusive parent will be notified without a stay, there continue to exist criminal laws against parental abuse of their children.

This court’s decision in no way affects those laws, and the defendant is free to continue to enforce the same.’’

The ruling stemmed from a lawsuit originally filed by two teachers from Rincon Middle School in Escondido who sued over similar policies enacted at the time by the Escondido Union School District.

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Jan. 2, 2026

Here’s to more travel adventures

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A CELLPHONE photo of a tree frog taken by Escondido photographer Paige Rudolph earned first place in an international photo contest. Rudolph, 37, who was born and raised in Escondido, works at her family’s Sage Hill Ranch Gardens, where she has photographed frogs while working on the farm since 2020. Photo by Paige Rudolph

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Escondido photographer Paige Rudolph won first place in the 2025 National Wildlife Photo ConBusiness news and test mobile category for her special achievements for cell phone photo of a tree North San Diego County. frog. She took the photo Send information via at her home and business email to community@ called Sage Hill Ranch Garcoastnewsgroup.com. dens, a no-till regenerative PRESIDENT’S LIST farm. Her photo stood out Micaiah Huebscher of among more than 30,000 Oceanside made the fall submissions from around president’s list at Bob Jones the world.

University in South Carolina. The list recognizes FORBES 30 UNDER 30 students who earn a 3.75 or Naweed Tahmas of higher grade point average Oceanside was recently for the semester. recognized in Forbes Magazine’s 30 Under 30 list for DEAN’S LIST founding Aeon in 2023, a The following students company that develops armade the fall dean’s list at tificial intelligence-enabled their respective universi- tactical missile systems, inties: Matthew Huebscher cluding the modular Zeus of Oceanside at Bob Jones missile for shoulder launch University in South Caroli- or unmanned platforms. na, Jenna Voegtly of San Di- Aeon contracts with the Deego at Midway University in fense Department, includKentucky, and Celeste Gal- ing the Army Futures Comvan of Escondido at Doane mand, and has raised $18.6 million in venture firms.

University in Nebraska.

Tahmas came up with the idea from his time growing GIVING DAY The Grauer School up in Oceanside. He previrecently raised a re- ously was a special assistant cord-breaking $305,000 for to the president of the Unitits annual Giving Day fund, ed States and associate disurpassing its $200,000 rector in the White House. goal. The contributions will finance innovative pro- INVENTORS FELLOW La Jolla-based neugrams, hands-on projects, professional development roscientist Stuart Lipton, and enriching opportunities a professor at Scripps Rethat go beyond the class- search, has been named a room at the Encinitas-based 2025 National Academy of Inventors Fellow, one of the private school.

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The MiraCosta Community College District Board of Trustees unanimously elected new leadership for the coming year on Dec. 18. Frank Merchat, who represents eastern Carlsbad, will serve as board president. Trustee Raye Clendening, who represents the northernmost part of the district, including Camp Pendleton, will serve as vice president.

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The Helping Paws Foundation, a nonprofit that provides low- and nocost veterinary care to military families, veterans and those in need, recently hired Kimberly Danker as its new executive director, opened a new low-cost veterinary hospital in Anza, and has launched a high-quality, high-volume spay/neuter program at Mohnacky Animal Hospital in Carlsbad.

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e missed having our grandson around the Christmas tree this year.

He was in Germany visiting a friend whose father is stationed there for a few months with the military. His friend’s parents offered the invitation a few months ago and it was too good to pass up.

You get him here and we’ll take care of the rest, they generously offered.

So, on Dec. 21, our 19-year-old, college sophomore grandson left on a 22-hour trip from San Diego to Stuttgart.

I admit to being a little anxious about the two airline connections he’d have to make. The first was at Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental Airport.

Our son, who was keeping his anxiety in check by closely monitoring the flight tracker app on his phone, informed us that the flight from Houston to Munich was boarding in another terminal just as the San Diego-to-Houston flight was pulling into the gate.

I held my breath and reminded myself that the process of boarding international flights took longer than domestic flights. Our grandson will make the connection, I assured myself. He did.

Then it was 10 hours to Munich, a three-hour layover, and a 45-minute flight to Stuttgart.

The next we heard from our grandson was a text in the middle of the (our) night. He was in the car with his friend’s family.

Exhale.

I envy my grandson’s youth and am thankful for his adventurous, inquisitive spirit. He has a love of learning, a prerequisite for a lifelong traveler. His European trip unearthed memories of my first solo sojourn — not as far-flung as Germany but of equal duration.

It was the summer of — well, let’s just say it was sometime during the last millennium. I was 16, had recently moved from Rochester, N.Y., to St. Louis, and I missed my friends.

Intensely. I had saved my babysitting money from the previous school year and bought a ticket to from St. Louis to Rochester on a Greyhound bus. It could’ve been a Trailways. Either way, I don’t remember even considering the travel time — 22 hours — or the neces-

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hit the road e’louise ondash sary transfer in the middle of the night in Chicago.

My parents didn’t blink when I announced my plans. At least they didn’t say anything. As the oldest of 11 siblings, I sometimes half-joke that my parents probably never noticed when I was gone.

No helicopter parenting in this era.

It was 2 a.m. when my bus pulled into the massive, mostly underground, transportation hub in Chicago. This terminal in those years has been described as “a gritty, downtown nexus” where poverty and other troubling urban issues converged, but one thing it wasn’t was dark. Its maze of underground tunnels was flooded with that white, fluorescent glare.

Despite the hour, hundreds of travelers scurried to make connections, including dozens of young men in military uniforms hauling heavy duffle bags.

There were newsstands, greasy-spoon diners and shops with racks of potato chips, beef jerky, chewing gum and cigarettes. No one asked permission or apologized for lighting up — anywhere, including on the bus.

I have no memory of finding my connection, but I do remember the driver telling me I was missing the part of the ticket I needed for the next leg of my trip.

I was not an assertive 16-year-old, but I was persistent and maybe I looked a bit pitiful. Whatever the reason, after much discussion, the driver posited that the driver on the first leg had ripped the wrong page from my multi-paged ticket. This second driver — a kind soul, to be sure — held the bus past departure time to “check with the office” to verify that I could ride the next leg of the trip.

Exhale.

The rest of the trip was not without incident, but no room here to talk about the 20-something, greasy guy who tried to persuade me for a couple of hundred miles to run away with him. For another time…

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Fair board studies ticket hike after revenue shortfall

The city of Del Mar has requested to meet with California Department of Justice officials for further discussion about the proposed Seaside Ridge housing project, after the office accused the city of a bad-faith refusal to approve the project application.

Lawyers for the city of Del Mar sent a letter to Supervising Deputy Attorney General David Pai on Dec.

19, in response to a warning letter earlier in the month, arguing that the city has effectively blocked Seaside Ridge developers from any straightforward process to appeal to the City Council or the courts.

Attorney General Rob Bonta’s office said the city could face penalties if it continues refusing to process the Seaside Ridge application, with orders to “either narrow its questions and process the application without further delay, or deny the application so the project applicant can seek relief in court.”

Assistant City Attorney Ralph T. Hicks said the city was disappointed that it was not first contacted to provide information to AG’s Office before its letter, which appeared to echo “misrepresentations” from Seaside Ridge officials about the situation.

“The City requests a meeting with your Department to provide a detailed history of the Seaside Ridge application process, the actions of the Seaside Ridge team, and more importantly how the Department can help the City reach its housing goals,” Hicks said in the letter. “Every action the City has taken regarding the Seaside Ridge application is undeniably consistent with state housing laws and more importantly with the California Coastal Act.” Carol Lazier, who owns the 929 Border Avenue property on the bluff overlooking Del Mar Dog Beach, first proposed the 259-unit Seaside Ridge project back in 2022. Of the 259 units, it proposes 42 units for lowto extremely low-income households.

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By Leo Place

DEL MAR — Del Mar Fairgrounds leaders may consider raising fair admission prices after directing staff this month to budget $100,000 for a financial consultant to review price sensitivity.

The request for the consultant came from the 22nd District Agricultural Association board of directors, which manages the Fairgrounds, after the board reviewed the 2026 operating and capital expenditure budgets on Dec. 15, as well as the state of affairs at the end of 2025.

The agency is ending 2025 with revenues below projections, partly due to the absence of large events such as KAABOO. The music festival was scheduled for the summer but was repeatedly canceled, prompting the Fairgrounds to terminate its contract with the festival operators earlier this year.

Looking ahead, staff have implemented cost-saving measures to increase revenue, including raising certain fair-related costs.

This includes increasing day-of parking rates at the Horsepark from $10 to $15, and day-of preferred parking at the Fairgrounds from $55 to $60, with advance parking remaining the same.

“The brass tacks are, basically, we’re going to try to increase revenue, reduce expenses, increase the bottom line so that we have enough money to do the things that we want to do,” said Chief Administrative Officer Mike Seyle.

This year, the Fairgrounds will also see the absence of other major money-making events like the Breeders’ Cup. After paying for operations and debt service, the budget projects an ending cash flow of around $2.59 million at the end of 2026.

However, after factoring in the capital and equipment expenditures required in 2026, the Fairgrounds will operate at a loss of $3.3 million.

Some board members expressed concern that the 22nd DAA will continue to need to draw on reserves.

“Staff did an amazing job saving about four million bucks in expenses, so I congratulate you on that.

But going forward, I’m concerned that the net negative is growing,” said Boardmember Michael Gelfand.

“This year, we’ve got to figure out how to solve that going into 2027.”

The 22nd DAA is budgeting for approximately $55 million in revenue from this year’s county fair, with the theme “Once Upon A Fair.” The fair will run for 20 days, from June 10 to July 5, and fair leaders have set an attendance goal of 50,000 people per day — including 37,000 paid attendees — for a total of approximately 1 million visitors.

Fair attendance has yet to exceed 1 million since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Attendance totaled 874,263 in 2025, a slight drop from 877,452 in 2024.

FAIR OFFICIALS said The Sound music venue is projected to operate at a net loss after expenses, as leaders weigh broader budget pressures. Photo by Alex Drumming

“Thirty-seven thousand paid per day is about 3,000 more than last year, so it’s a significant stretch for us — a little less than 10%,” said CEO Carlene Moore.

The 22nd DAA board agreed to adopt the budget, but with an additional $100,000 allocation for a financial consultant to review price sensitivity.

Boardmember Mark Arabo proposed bringing in a set of fresh eyes to review the district’s finances.

He noted that inflation has driven up costs drastically, and suggested studying the option of raising fair entry by $1 or $2.

General admission currently ranges from $17 to $25, depending on the day of the week and whether it was purchased in advance or on the day of.

Arabo said it’s important to keep costs low, but claimed that higher costs do not reduce attendance. He also noted that other agencies, such as the County of San Diego Parks and Recreation, have raised certain rental costs.

“This isn’t only about maximizing revenue. It’s about catching up to inflation,” Arabo said. “The goal of the consultant the board will consider would be [to] support a long-term financial plan that aligns revenue spending and capital needs, giving the board more tools to make better decisions.”

Fairgrounds executives said they have focused on keeping fair entry as affordable as possible while increasing revenue in other areas. Of the $88 million in total fair revenue, admission revenue only accounts for around $15 million.

Moore also clarified that, historically, raising ticket prices has consistently led to lower fair attendance.

“It doesn’t solely need to be borne on the backs of our fair patrons,” Moore said.

Board members, except for Kathlyn Mead, voted in favor of budgeting for a financial consultant. Mead suggested waiting to engage a consultant, noting that staff had not been allowed to research and present to the board on the possibility of raising ticket prices.

Another source of income for the Fairgrounds is The Sound, the on-site concert venue operated by the Belly Up. This year will be The Sound’s third year of operation, with 81 shows forecast for 2026, up from 75 in

2025.

The 22nd DAA expects a total of $3.2 million in revenue from The Sound in 2026. However, after operational and payroll expenses and debt payments, The Sound is likely to incur a net loss of $467,520.

Arabo said this was troubling.

“It’s important to note (The Sound) needs to do a much better job making more money for the district,” Arabo said.

Del Mar requests meeting with Bonta after Seaside letter

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edly asserted that the application cannot proceed because it is missing required materials, including a rezoning application, a Local Coastal Program Amendment, a coastal development permit, and conditional use permits.

Lazier argues that the city was required to process the project administratively under a state law known as the builder’s remedy, because the preliminary application was submitted before the city’s Housing Element was certified.

However, Del Mar staff contend that the builder’s remedy does not apply under an exemption for projects that grow by more than 20% following the preliminary application. Del Mar states that the project’s square footage changed by 28% between applications.

Seaside Ridge has said this change in square footage was due to a clerical error. But Del Mar emphasized in its letter to the AG’s Office that the preliminary application covered 308,968 square feet, which clearly grew to 396,259 square feet in the second full application, reflecting significant growth, including a new parking level.

Lazier sued the city in 2024, but a judge dismissed the case, ordering the developer to first exhaust all available remedies.

Lazier then appealed the city’s determination to the City Council, which declined to order a de novo hearing. Lazier filed a new complaint in court against the city in late October.

The city said there is a clear way forward for Seaside Ridge to address the areas of concern in the application and that it stands

ready to process it once the missing materials are submitted.

Del Mar officials have also offered to collaborate with Lazier to jointly plan the project. However, this offer was met with “outrageous, bad-faith demands,” the city said.

Del Mar also noted that state housing officials have already reviewed complaints from Seaside Ridge about the city’s handling of its application.

Back in 2023, counsel for Seaside Ridge filed a complaint with HCD regarding the city’s refusal to process the application.

HCD’s Accountability Unit “concluded their investigation which resulted in no further action,” Hicks wrote.

Del Mar’s 6th Cycle Housing Element lists the 929 Border Avenue property as a contingency site for rezoning if the city cannot reach an affordable housing agreement with the Del Mar Fairgrounds to develop at least 61 affordable units on its property.

In its letter, the city argued that the Seaside Ridge team is attempting to undermine ongoing affordable housing negotiations with the Fairgrounds to clear the way for their project.

Hicks outlined how Seaside Ridge representatives have spoken at multiple Fairgrounds board of directors meetings, urging them to end their negotiations with Del Mar and stating that their own project will satisfy all of the city’s affordable housing obligations.

The city said this conduct goes against the will of the state HCD, which has awarded a $1.5 million grant for studies related to the Fairgrounds housing.

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completed within 74 Calendar Days, including mobilization, as specified in the Contract.

The City of Del Mar, OWNER, invites sealed bids for: JIMMY DURANTE BOULEVARD PAVEMENT REHABILITATION PROJECT The City of Del Mar seeks a bid from qualified contractors for construction of the Jimmy Durante Boulevard Pavement Rehabilitation Project (Work).

The Work generally consists of construction of drainage facilities and associated pavement reconstruction, repair of retaining wall with stone façade, traffic control, landscape improvements and installation of irrigation system with water meter and construction of a soldier pile wall.

RECEIPT AND OPENING OF BIDS: All bids must be submitted in sealed envelopes, bearing on the outside the bidder’s name, address, the appropriate State Contractor’s License designation held by the bidder, and marked “ SEALED BID FOR THE JIMMY DURANTE BOULEVARD REHABILITATION PROJECT.” Sealed bids will be received at the office of the City Clerk, City of Del Mar, located at 1050 Camino Del Mar, Del Mar, California, until 2:00 PM, January 28, 2026.

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. Bids which are not properly marked may be disregarded. It is the sole responsibility of the bidder to ensure his bid is submitted in the proper time. Any bid received after the scheduled closing time for receipt of bids 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 probable construction cost for this project is approximately $2,755,000.

PRE-BID MEETING: An optional pre-bid meeting will be conducted at 11:00 am on January 7, 2026. Meeting will be held at Town Hall, 1050 Camino Del Mar, Del Mar, CA, 92014.

COMPLETION OF WORK: All Work performed under this contract for the Base Bid shall be

BID SECURITY: Bid Security shall accompany the bid in the form of a certified 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.

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 classification of GENERAL ENGINEERING CONTRACTING, CLASS A, as of the date of submittal of the bid documents and shall maintain such license until final acceptance of the Work.

Contractor shall also obtain a City of Del Mar business license after being awarded a contract.

PROJECT ADMINISTRATION: All questions relative to this project prior to the opening of bids shall be directed to Polly Robertson, City of Del Mar, Management Analyst, for the project listed. It shall be understood, however, that no specification interpretations will be made by telephone. Questions shall be in writing and must be delivered

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LEGALS CITY OF DEL MAR NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Tuesday, the 13th day of January 2026, 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: GPA24-003 Location: Citywide Applicant: City of Del Mar Environmental Status: The proposed Safety Element amendments are consistent with the other elements of the Del Mar Community Plan (General Plan) including the 6th Cycle Housing Element and associated environmental document. The 6th Cycle Housing Element Final Program Environmental Impact Report (PEIR) and associated Mitigation, Monitoring, and Reporting Program was certified by the City Council on October 5, 2020 (State Clearinghouse (SCH) No. 2020029064). The Final PEIR is available online at: www. delmar.ca.us/DocumentCenter/ View/7171/Final-PEIR-91020.

The proposed amendments will not result in significant effects on the environment or an increase in severity of effects on the environment as analyzed in the Final PEIR. Staff Contact: Nicole Morrow, AICP, Associate Planner nmorrow@delmar.ca.us or 858375-9529 Description: This is a Planning Commission recommendation hearing to consider proposed amendments to the Del Mar Community Plan (General Plan) to update the City’s Safety Element. California Government Code Section 65302 requires local jurisdictions to adopt and maintain a General Plan Safety Element consistent with State law. The purpose of the Safety Element is to incorporate safety considerations into the planning process by establishing goals, policies, and implementation actions intended to minimize the risk of injury, loss of life, property damage, and environmental damage associated with natural and man-made hazards. The Planning Commission is asked to provide a recommendation to the City Council. The City Council will consider adoption of the proposed amendments at a future noticed public hearing.

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 Staff 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.

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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.

bids online. Only vendors that are registered with PlanetBids will be eligible to submit a bid for formal solicitations with the City. PlanetBids is accessible via the City’s website and the direct link provided below, and provides all Bid Documents at no cost to bidders. http://www.san-marcos.net OR https://www.planetbids. com/portal/portal. cfm?CompanyID=39481 NO BID SETS WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE. CONTRACTORS LICENSE The Contractor shall possess at the time the contract is awarded, a California Contractors license classification C-53.

BIDDER SECURITY Each bid must be accompanied by bidders security equal to 10 percent of the bid.

and updating descriptions associated with these two properties.

Ordinance No. 2025-1573 was introduced on December 9, 2025, and will be presented to the City Council for adoption on January 13, 2026.

A certified copy is posted in the office of the City Clerk at 1 Civic Center Drive, San Marcos, CA. Phillip Scollick, City Clerk, City of San Marcos.

NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER On 2/2/2026 at 10:30 AM, CLEAR RECON CORP, as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 9/26/2018 as Instrument No. 2018-0402024 of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of San Diego County, State of CALIFORNIA executed by: WILLIAM MARSHALL AND LYDIA MARSHALL, TRUSTEES OF THE WILLIAM AND LYDIA MARSHALL LIVING TRUST DATED JULY 18, 2016 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 ACCURATELY DESCRIBED IN SAID DEED OF TRUST. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 13027 VIA LATINA, DEL MAR, CA 92014 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: $3,545,999.11 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 beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned 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 off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, 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

Notice posted and mailed on or before December 23, 2025 01/02/2026 CN 31631 CITY OF SAN MARCOS IFB NOTICE TO BIDDERS PW CONBID 25-03 WOODLAND PARK POOL REPLASTER PROJECT PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of San Marcos, hereinafter referred to as Agency or City, invites sealed bids for the above stated Project and will receive bids via an online bid management system, PlanetBids up to the hour of 2:00 p.m. on Jan. 21, 2026 at which time the bids will be publicly opened and viewable online.

A representative of Agency will also be onsite at City Hall at the time of bid opening to read the electronic bids. Bids received after the hour and date for the bid opening will not be accepted.

WORK DESCRIPTION The project generally consists of furnishing all labor, materials, equipment, and incidentals necessary to prepare and replaster the existing swimming pool.

A detailed Scope of Work can be found in the IFB Documents.

LOCATION OF WORK The work to be constructed is located at 671 Woodland Pkwy, San Marcos, CA 92069.

MANDATORY PRE-BID MEETING A Mandatory PreBid Conference will be held for this project on Jan. 6, 2026 at 9:30 a.m. The meeting will be held at 671 Woodland Pkwy, San Marcos, CA 92069.

An authorized representative must attend the pre-bid conference and sign the attendance sheet. For bidders partnering on the project, an authorized representative from one of the partners must attend and sign the attendance sheet.

PROJECT ESTIMATE: $364,000.

PROJECT FUNDING Local and/or Eligible Funds as identified PREVAILING WAGE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, payment of prevailing wages and compliance with the California Labor Code Sections 1770 et seq is required for this project. The Contractor will be required to comply with all of the terms and conditions (including State General Prevailing Wage requirements) prescribed for Contractor performing public works construction projects.

The California Department of Industrial Relations determines the general prevailing wage rates for the State, which are available at the DIR website, http://www.dir.ca.gov, or from the City of San Marcos’ City Clerk Department.

DIR REGISTRATION Under SB 854, contractors and subcontractors performing work on public works contracts are required to register with the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) on an annual basis (July 1-June 30). All contractors and subcontractors submitting bids will be required to have registered in advance with the DIR and must meet the minimum program qualifications necessary to be eligible to work on public works projects pursuant to Labor Code section 1725.5 and Public Contract Code Section 4104.

TIME OF COMPLETION All work shall be completed to the satisfaction of the Agency in conformance with the Contract Documents within 90 Working Days after the date of commencement specified in the Notice to Proceed.

AVAILABILITY OF BID DOCUMENTS The City uses PlanetBids to post and receive

01/02/2026 CN 31625 INTRODUCED ORDINANCE NO. 2025-1576 Ordinance No. 2025-1576 - an ordinance of the City Council of the City of San Marcos, California, amending Title 14, Chapter 14.04 (Highways and Traffic - Applications, Permits, and General Provisions) and Title 17, Chapter 17.32 (Grading and Related Activities), of the San Marcos Municipal Code.

Ordinance No. 2025-1576 was introduced on December 9, 2025, and will be presented to the City Council for adoption on January 13, 2026. A certified copy is posted in the office of the City Clerk at 1 Civic Center Drive, San Marcos, CA. Phillip Scollick, City Clerk, City of San Marcos.

01/02/2026 CN 31624 INTRODUCED ORDINANCE NO. 2025-1575 Ordinance No. 2025-1575 - an ordinance of the City Council of the City of San Marcos, California, amending the San Marcos Municipal Code Title 17 (Buildings, Construction, and Related Activities), and adopting local amendments to the California Building Code.

Ordinance No. 2025-1575 was introduced on December 9, 2025, and will be presented to the City Council for adoption on January 13, 2026. A certified copy is posted in the office of the City Clerk at 1 Civic Center Drive, San Marcos, CA. Phillip Scollick, City Clerk, City of San Marcos.

01/02/2026 CN 31623 INTRODUCED ORDINANCE NO. 2025-1574 Ordinance No. 2025-1574 - an ordinance of the City Council of the City of San Marcos, California, (Text Amendment TA24-0004) amending Municipal Code Section 20.400.180 to specify that the section does not apply to the University District Specific Plan Self Storage Overlay Zone and find the Text Amendment is exempt from CEQA (EX25036). Ordinance No. 2025-1574 was introduced on December 9, 2025, and will be presented to the City Council for adoption on January 13, 2026. A certified copy is posted in the office of the City Clerk at 1 Civic Center Drive, San Marcos, CA. Phillip Scollick, City Clerk, City of San Marcos.

01/02/2026 CN 31622 INTRODUCED ORDINANCE NO. 2025-1573 Ordinance No. 2025-1573 - an ordinance of the City Council of the City of San Marcos, California, (Specific Plan Amendment SP25-0001) approving an amendment to the Heart of the City Specific Plan (HOCSP) including but not limited to removing two properties from the HOCSP

01/02/2026 CN 31621 INTRODUCED ORDINANCE NO. 2025-1572 Ordinance No. 2025-1572 - an ordinance of the City Council of the City of San Marcos, California, (Specific Plan Amendment SP24-0003) approving an amendment to the University District Specific Plan (UDSP) including but not limited to adding a Self-Storage Overlay Zone with associated development standards, updating the Transportation Demand Management (TDM) Plan, making minor adjustments to the public art section, and expanding the Specific Plan boundary.

Ordinance No. 2025-1572 was introduced on December 9, 2025, and will be presented to the City Council for adoption on January 13, 2026.

A certified copy is posted in the office of the City Clerk at 1 Civic Center Drive, San Marcos, CA. Phillip Scollick, City Clerk, City of San Marcos.

01/02/2026 CN 31620 NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Director of Planning and Community Development will hold a hearing and make a determination regarding the application listed below on Monday, January 12, 2026 at 2 PM. Said determination will result in the approval, conditional approval, or denial of the application. The hearing will be held at the Del Mar Civic Center, (1050 Camino Del Mar, Del Mar, CA 92014).

The Director’s action shall be deemed final if no written appeal is filed with the City Clerk within 10 working days following the determination, pursuant to DMMC 1.12.

Floodplain Development Permit FDP25-001 Location: 2435 Camino Del Mar. APN: 299-091-01-00 Applicant/Owner: BKC Family Trust. Applicant’s Agent: Bokal and Sneed Architects Zoning: RME Project Planner: Jennifer Gavin, Associate Planner Project Description: A request for Floodplain Development Permit FDP25-001 to allow the demolition of the existing twostory residence and construction of a new two-story residence located in the floodplain. If you are interested in reviewing plans related to the proposed project and/or obtaining further information related to the hearing process, including how to present your comment, objection, or support for the proposed project to the Planning and Community Development Director, please contact the Planning Department via telephone [858] 755-9313), during Counter Hours at City Hall Mondays and Wednesdays 1:00-5:30, or by appointment with the project planner; email jgavin@delmar.ca.us or 858793-6148.

01/02/2026 CN 31618 T.S. No. 138931-CA APN: 301-070-17-00 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 9/21/2018. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU

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property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale.

If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (855) 313-3319 or visit this Internet website www. clearreconcorp.com, using the file number assigned to this case 138931-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. NOTICE TO TENANT: Effective 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 file number assigned to this case 138931-CA to find 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 956662_138931CA 01/02/2026, 01/09/2026, 01/16/2026 CN 31628

San Diego County, State of CALIFORNIA executed by: JOAN G MICHAEL, A WIDOW WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN

BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, SAVINGS ASSOCIATION, OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE; AT THE MAIN ENTRANCE TO THE EAST COUNTY REGIONAL CENTER BY STATUE, 250 E. MAIN STREET, EL CAJON, CA 92020 all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: PARCEL 1: LOT 19 OF SPRING CREEK UNIT 4-H AND 4-I, IN THE CITY OF OCEANSIDE, COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, ACCORDING TO MAP THEREOF NO. 11775, FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAN DIEGO COUNTY, APRIL 15, 1987. PARCEL 2: A NONEXCLUSIVE EASEMENT (IRREVOCABLE RIGHT AND LICENSE) TO USE FOR RECREATIONAL PURPOSES LOT 39 OF SPRING CREEK UNIT 4D, IN THE CITY OF OCEANSIDE, COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, ACCORDING TO MAP THEREOF NO. 11774, FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAN DIEGO COUNTY, CALIFORNIA ON APRIL 15, 1987. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 1690 BRONCO WAY, OCEANSIDE, CA 92057 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: $496,445.83 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 beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written

Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned 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 off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, 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 office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale.

If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (855) 313-3319 or visit this Internet website www. clearreconcorp.com, using the file number assigned to this case 123678-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. NOTICE TO TENANT: Effective 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 file number assigned to this case 123678-CA to find 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 956627_123678CA 01/02/2026, 01/09/2026, 01/16/2026 CN 31627

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: 1519 WALTON STREET, OCEANSIDE, CA 92058 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: $334,072.90 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 beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned 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 off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, 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 office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale.

If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (855) 313-3319 or visit this Internet website www. clearreconcorp.com, using the file number assigned to this case 119433-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. NOTICE TO TENANT: Effective 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 file number assigned to this case 119433-CA to find 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 956472_119433CA 01/02/2026, 01/09/2026, 01/16/2026 CN 31626

T.S. No. 123678-CA APN: 157-771-02-00 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 6/14/2016. 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 1/26/2026 at 10:30 AM, CLEAR RECON CORP, as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 6/16/2016 as Instrument No. 2016-0299163 the subject Deed of Trust was modified by Loan Modification recorded on 08/02/2023 as Instrument 2023-0208312 of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of

T.S. No. 119433-CA APN: 145-042-07-00 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 11/26/2018. 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 1/26/2026 at 10:30 AM, CLEAR RECON CORP, as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 11/30/2018 as Instrument No. 2018-0495812 of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of San Diego County, State of CALIFORNIA executed by: JOE DAVID BETANCOURT JR. AND VERONICA ORTIZ BETANCOURT, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, SAVINGS ASSOCIATION, OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE; AT THE MAIN ENTRANCE TO THE EAST COUNTY REGIONAL CENTER BY STATUE, 250 E. MAIN

NOTICE OF ENTRY OF JUDGEMENT ON SISTERSTATE JUDGEMENT CASE #: 25CU051116N TO JUDGMENT DEBTOR: Adam Schiffer aka Adam Jeremy Schiffer YOU ARE NOTIFIED Upon application of the judgment creditor, a judgment against you has been entered in this court as follows: 1. Judgment creditor: Wynn Las Vegas, LLC dba Wynn Las Vegas 2. Amount of judgment entered in this court: $1,227,146.12 This judgment was entered based on a sister-state judgment previously entered against you as follows: 1. Sister state: Nevada 2. Sister-state court: Eighth Judicial District Court, 200 Lewis Ave., LV, NV 89155 3. Judgment entered in sister state on: April 17, 2025 4. Title of case and case number: Wynn Las Vegas, LLC v Adam Schiffer – A-24-899789C A sister-state judgment has been entered against you in a California court. Unless you file a motion to vacate the judgment in this court within 30 DAYS after service of this notice, this judgment will be final.

This court may order that a writ of execution or other enforcement may issue. Your wages, money, and property could be taken without further warning from the court.

If enforcement procedures have already been issued, the property levied on will not be distributed for 30 days after you are served with this notice.

Superior Court of California County of San Diego North County Division 325 S. Melrose Dr., Vista CA 92081 Attorney: Lawrence J. Semenza III, Esq. Semenza Rickard Law 10161 Park Run Dr. #150 Las Vegas CA 89145 Date: September 24, 2025 CLERK OF THE SUPERIOR COURT Clerk, by J. Centeno NOTICE TO THE PERSON

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DISPLAYS INSIDE the visitor center at San Pasqual Battlefield State Historic Park highlight the area’s layered history, from the Kumeyaay people who have lived in the San Pasqual Valley for thousands of years to the 1846 Battle of San Pasqual. Courtesy photo/California State Parks

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ESCONDIDO — The Escondido City Council has unanimously agreed to send a letter to San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria expressing support for transferring San Pasqual Battlefield State Park to the San Pasqual Band of Mission Indians.

Located about eight miles from Escondido along state Route 78 in the San Pasqual Valley, the historic park encompasses roughly 50 acres and includes a visitor center, trails and educational facilities commemorating the 1846 Battle of San Pasqual, which occurred during the Mexican-American War. The land is the ancestral home of the Kumeyaay people, specifically the San Pasqual Band of Mission Indians, which maintains cultural, spiritual and historical connections to the valley. The tribe was removed from its ancestral lands in the 1870s through governmental actions.

The state and the city of San Diego currently own portions of the park, which has been closed for several years due to budget cuts at both levels.

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Veteran LCC girls soccer driven by step up to DI

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CARLSBAD — La Costa Canyon girls soccer won the CIF San Diego Section Division II championship last season under first-year coach Jake Rowley.

Now in Division I with a tougher schedule and higher expectations, Rowley believes the Mavericks’ “togetherness” could carry them even further.

“I know the relationships are a lot stronger than last year because we had a full year together to understand each other,” Rowley said. “They understand my way of working better, and I understand more about them as people. That’s allowed our group this year to be even more tight-knit.”

Continuity has been key, with only three players graduating from last season’s championship roster.

“We have pretty much the same team from last year,” Rowley said. “We added a few players — one a transfer and another pulled up from the JV team. When I first take over a group, the biggest thing is building a culture on and off the field, and that takes time.

“This season, we’re ahead of where we were last year in understanding what that culture needs to look like for success.”

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AFTER WINNING the CIF San Diego Section Division II championship last season, the Mavericks move up to D-I this season. The veteran lineup includes senior goalkeeper Paloma Platas (1), senior Casey Gomez (23) and senior Devan Carman (4). LCC is 3-1-1 this season. Courtesy photos/LCC Mavs

made an immediate impact in her varsity debut, scoring the decisive goal in La Costa Canyon’s 3-2 season-opening victory over Eastlake.

“Elle has been a standout because she’s the only player moving up from the JV team,” Rowley said.

“She’s taking it in stride, looks right at home, and has put in three solid performances, capped by an impressive goal in the opener. She’s also been our most

consistent performer so far.”

Rowley also praised senior captain Devan Carmen for her leadership and experience.

“She’s led the team in a really positive way,” he said.

The Mavericks head into winter break with a 3-1-1 record.

“We played against three very competitive teams,” Rowley said of matches against Eastlake, Westview (tie) and Poway

(OT loss). “Even though we didn’t play at the level I expect when league play starts, I felt comfortable with how the team performed in each game.”

Senior Cellia Pfeiffer and sophomore McKay Gresik lead the Mavericks with three goals, and senior goalkeeper Paloma Platas has added 14 saves.

Rowley recalled a defining moment from last season that spoke to the

team’s confidence.

“I remember vividly sitting in a room last year when a girl said, ‘The plan this year is to win CIF,’ and we weren’t in our best form.

I sort of sat there thinking, ‘Really? What do I want to say to that?’ We let it sit, and it came true,” he said.

The team also carries motivation from moving up to Division I. “Obviously, everyone wants to replicate last year’s

success,” Rowley said. “At any level, it’s tough, and there can be outside pressure. But within our group, the girls are hungry to continue the way they finished.

Last year, playing Division II wasn’t ideal. Now we get to compete in the Division I open playoff bracket, and that’s even more motivating for us.”

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Winter rainfall conditions triggered the warning, as damp weather is favorable for mushroom growth. Recently, the state Department of Public Health reported 21 cases — mostly in Northern California — linked to amatoxin in foraged mushrooms that led to one death and sickened adults and children.

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Brewchive visit and a trip down brewery lane I Like

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arl Strauss recently re-released its original Amber Lager. A day later, I slid into a booth with a pint.

One sip and I was taken back in time.

I turned 21 the same month Karl Strauss opened its doors in 1989. A few months later, I walked from Comic-Con into Karl Strauss and ordered an Amber Lager. My taste buds popped, my face lit up, and everything I thought I knew about beer changed. I very literally grew up with the San Diego craft beer industry.

From Karl Strauss I found my way to Hops!

Brewery and Bistro at UTC in La Jolla, where craft beers from near and far were served. I distinctly remember a Scottish ale that became a favorite. A fun, San Diego beer history fact: Paul Segura (brew master, Karl Strauss) was the head brewer for Hops! and his assistant brewer was Chuck Silva (Green Flash).

KARL STRAUSS, left, with the author in 2002. At right, Judith Downie, curator of the Brewchive at CSUSM, with some of the many artifacts in the collection. Courtesy photos/Jeff Spanier

As hop bitterness took off with the ubiquitous Sierra Nevada Pale Ale in the mid-90s, I added Karl Strauss Pale Ale (later called Pintail Pale) to my list. Love of hops led me to Stone Brewing (1996) and Pizza Port in Carlsbad (1997).

These pioneers of craft beer, along with Coronado Brewing and AleSmith, not only changed the way we drink and view beer, but they also made beer a cornerstone of the San Diego experience.

The number of brewers

who got their starts at these founding breweries is astounding. It speaks volumes about the relationships and nurturing they have done to help each new generation of brewers find their place in the market.

But it can be confusing to try and map the history. Luckily, we don’t have to. That’s the work of Judith Downie, curator of the Brewchive at Cal State San Marcos. Downie has collected artifacts, oral histories, videos and documents

to preserve San Diego's beer history and help tell the story to others.

Touring the Brewchive collection with Downie is not only a stroll down brewery lane, it is a lesson in history.

ILB: How many of San Diego’s Breweries do you have documented?

Downie: Every single brewery that even thought about opening up in San Diego, I have a dossier for, going back to 1868.

ILB: Who was the first?

Downie: Chollas Valley Brewing in southeast San Diego.

ILB: Any we maybe never heard of?

Downie: Barrel Rescue for one. They were only open one day. They built their brewery, and then their landlord jacked up the rent.

They pencilled it out and said, ‘We can’t do this.’ So they opened for one day so everyone could drink their beer, and then closed.

ILB: Is it difficult to collect artifacts?

Downie: When I first started, I would go into breweries and explain what we were doing. And everyone got very excited that we thought what they were doing was special enough to preserve. Greg Koch of Stone gave us 650 boxes of stuff to get started with.

ILB: How do you find new artifacts for the collection?

Downie: Some people track me down. I go out and get things. At beer festivals I’m really bad. I take a sip of beer and then grab the coasters, koozies or whatever else they’ve got out there.

ILB: From your perspective as a historian, why is beer history important?

Downie: The beer story touches on so many issues in American history. It looks at gender, culture, diversi-

ty, economic and legislative issues, from Prohibition to COVID. It looks at psychology and sociology. There are so many ways to use beer as a vehicle to understand history.

The CSUSM Brewchive collection can be previewed at their website, brewchive. org, or in person with arrangement. Downie and the CSUSM library anxiously await the special collections space that will display the collection.

So, back to that Karl Strauss Amber Lager. It was the beer my wife and I insisted on having for our wedding in 1995. It was the beer we bought by the case, iced up, and took to Padres games throughout the 1998 season all the way through the playoffs.

It was the beer I was drinking in 2002 when Karl Strauss himself came over to our booth and chatted with us. And on a December evening in 2025, it was the beer that took me back through all those years and memories.

Jeff Spanier is the co-host of I Like Beer the Podcast. The full interview with Judith Downie is available wherever you get podcasts. Follow Spanier’s adventures on Instagram @ilikebeerthepodcast.

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art of my experience of eating at the fabulous Moto Deli is when my friend, chef/co-owner Andy Halvorsen, comes out to talk about our culinary hits and misses in the area. It’s always a lively debate and I always respect his opinions.

Andy is one of the more accomplished chefs in the area, cutting his culinary chops at stellar joints like AR Valentine, Blue Ocean, Stone Bistro and Chile Co Catering, and his opinions carry some weight. Andy is a Buffalo, New York, native and turned me on to beef on weck, the amazing regional roast beef delight found there.

With that, I thought I’d share my favorites of 2025 with Andy to get an insight on where he is eating these days when not providing us with some of the best sandwiches in North County.

I’m going to lead it off, then hand it over to Chef Andy.

I’ll start off with Haven at Fox Point Farms. This oasis in the middle of upscale coastal suburbia has a fullon farm and one of the best new restaurants around in Haven. Check out their $20 Monday Happy Hour menu for a selection of solid chef-driven entrees with wine or beer making it one of the best values around.

I’ve been back to Er-

THE AUTHOR, left, with Moto Deli Chef Andy Halvorsen.

nie’s Craft Deli & Wine Bar several times since I featured them in LTP and my love keeps growing. Get the Meatball Sub, extra cheese and well done, and the Italian sub and eat a half of each for two meals. Oh, and get a couple bottles of cane sugar Dr. Pepper to go with it.

Johnny Rad’z brought back the spirit of Pandora Pizza with a skater edge, sourdough crust and a solid meatball sub, and all that is worth celebrating.

The Henry at the Forum in Carlsbad takes the prize in my fine dining category. It was a delightful experience all around with well-educated servers and a menu that impressed.

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kitchen (MEHKO) founded and operated by Roger Post on Vulcan in Leucadia — and folks, it’s the real deal.

His versions of Musubi — Nori-wrapped Spam elevated are all worth trying.

Fish 101 always makes my list and this year it’s because of the Katsu sandwich. It’s a toasted Sadie Rose brioche bun, Fish 1001 island spread, panko-crusted Alaskan cod, shredded cabbage, sliced tomatoes and pickled onions, and oh man is it good.

After years of buying bait from the Everingham Bros. Bait Co. barge in Mission Bay with Boundless Boat Charters Captain Mark Mihelich, we set up a super fun interview/BBQ on the barge with bait barge supervisor Jonas Chavira and his crew. A memorable af-

ternoon with great food and stories ensued and one I will never forget.

I’ll wrap this up with my contribution to the book

by Tracy Sabin called “Tuesday Nights at the Calypso: A Decade of Inspired Entertainment by Jack Tempchin & the Rocket Science Band,” featuring sketches he produced over a decade during the Tuesday night gigs of the prolific songwriter and musician.

He asked to repurpose my 2011 “welcome back” column about Calypso, which had closed due to a fire, as an introduction to the book.

Given my affinity for Calypso and those Tuesday nights, my answer was an enthusiastic yes and it was a blast!

I’ll turn this over to Chef Andy now for some of his regular stops in 2025.

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Most of my favorite meals in 2025 came from within Encinitas. I live and work in the middle of town so rarely need to stray too far.

I’ll start off with Chick & Hawk. After waiting for several years and having only the occasional pop-up to satisfy my cravings for arguably the best fried chicken sandwich anywhere (like really, anywhere), so glad these guys finally opened. I don’t really need more than the sandwich, which is huge, but their Eyrie Fries are solid as well.

Leu Leu is up next. I love the whole vibe of this spot. They recently hired a new chef, Jason Ambacher, from Dija Mara, another restaurant I really love, and I’m excited to see what direction he goes with menu.

Agave Birrieria adjoining the Ways Market and Chevron on Orpheus has become my go-to burrito stop.

Their Chili Verde Burrito is my favorite, but their birria is excellent and I’ve worked my way through most of their burritos and never been disappointed.

Hamburger Hut Has a great bar to pop in for a smash burger and a cocktail when I’m flying solo and hungry, but they have a great patio too, so it works with a whole group and is family friendly.

Speaking of burgers, some others I enjoy include The Roxy, which has my favorite “restaurant style” burger, nothing fancy, just a well-executed Brandt prime beef with all the basics.

The newly opened Rosemarie’s Buns & Brews has a great variety of sliders, but they are not tiny and I’m looking forward to working through the whole menu, which has not only burgers and chicken but soft-shell crab and several veggie options.

And of course, Valentina in Leucadia is another spot with a great bar to pop in to for some quick bites.

They always have great oysters, and while they have cocktails, the highlight is their wine list. It’s also a great spot for date night, not only because the food it excellent, but the staff is always on their game.

Corner Pizza is my goto pizza, and they are opening a second location in Encinitas — they also have locations in Oceanside and Bressi Ranch. My favorite is the Killer Bee with tomato sauce, mozzarella, gorgonzola, soppressata, pepperoni, rosemary and chili honey — it’s really all about that chili honey.

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New lawsuit targets Village South

By Samantha Nelson

HARMONY GROVE — Another lawsuit has challenged the county’s decision to approve a controversial 453-unit housing development in an unincorporated community between Escondido and San Marcos.

The Elfin Forest/Harmony Grove Town Council and the Endangered Habitats League filed a lawsuit in December seeking to overturn the San Diego County Board of Supervisors’ approval of Harmony Grove Village South in October, citing wildfire safety risks and alleged violations of state and local laws.

The project, located on 111 acres south of Harmony Grove Village near the unincorporated communities of Harmony Grove, Elfin Forest and Eden Valley, would add 453 single-family and multifamily homes, 5,000 square feet of commercial and civic space, 34.8 acres of biological open space, 36 acres of common areas, four acres of parks and two miles of trails.

Supervisors unanimously approved the project with added conditions, including a requirement that the future homeowners’ association submit twice-yearly reports to the county on fuel management zones to ensure compliance with the fire protection plan.

Opponents argue that the project’s location in a very high fire hazard severity zone — in an area that has experienced multiple fires over the past few decades — and its reliance on a single access road pose a danger to current and future residents.

The developer’s plans call for a new bridge over Escondido Creek with three travel lanes — two for evac-

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uation and one for emergency vehicles — extending from Country Club Drive and Harmony Grove Road to the project’s entrance.

County officials say the plan meets fire code requirements in lieu of a second access road.

David Kovach, the project’s managing partner, told supervisors in October that the fire plan “is the gold standard.”

The latest lawsuit follows a legal challenge filed by the Sierra Club shortly after the project’s approval nearly three months ago.

That lawsuit alleges the project violates the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and relies on an outdated environmental review that does not comply with current state and county standards for wildfire safety, greenhouse gas emissions, and vehicle miles traveled.

The Board of Supervisors’ approval marked the

second time the project has been approved. The board first approved the development in 2018, but a court later ruled that approval violated CEQA. A 2021 appellate decision upheld concerns regarding greenhouse gas mitigation but reversed the findings on evacuation and air quality measures, deeming them adequate. The board rescinded its approval in 2022.

According to the latest lawsuit, the county was legally required to reassess fire safety under current, stricter wildfire regulations, but failed to do so, instead relying on an analysis conducted decades ago, before significant changes in state fire law and wildfire risk standards.

More than 1,200 nearby residents signed a petition opposing the project.

The county also received more than 1,000 letters urging denial, and a coalition

of more than 20 environmental groups — including Climate Action Campaign, SD350, Sierra Club and Wildcoast — submitted a letter in opposition.

“We cannot let political expediency or out-of-state development interests dictate the safety of our communities,” Town Council Vice Chair JP Theberge said in an announcement of the lawsuit. “The County cannot ignore modern wildfire realities or sidestep its own fire codes. This project puts future residents, first responders, and surrounding neighborhoods at unacceptable risk. The County needs to go back to the drawing board and come back with a plan that actually meets today’s safety standards.”

The lawsuit seeks to overturn the project’s approval and require full compliance with current fire safety laws before any future development at the site can proceed.

gain temporary authority through Jan. 1, 2030, to remove and dispose of abandoned recreational vehicles valued at $4,000 or less, provided the vehicles are verified as inoperable.

Consumer safety

New protections for car buyers are also on the way, though some won’t take effect until later.

The California Combating Auto Retail Scams Act, effective Oct. 1, 2026, prohibits auto dealers from misrepresenting a vehicle’s total cost or financing terms and gives consumers a three-day right to cancel the purchase or lease of a vehicle under $50,000.

Another law bans businesses holding DMV-issued occupational licenses from using “Department of Motor Vehicles” or “DMV” in their website domain names, a move aimed at preventing consumers from being misled by lookalike sites.

duplicate driver’s license, a process previously limited to lost, damaged or namechanged licenses, according to the agency.

A separate law aimed at promoting financial equity authorizes local governments to waive or reduce parking fines for people unable to pay and requires payment plans upon request, a change intended to prevent escalating penalties, vehicle towing and lien sales that disproportionately affect low-income residents.

The DMV said it will provide additional guidance and public outreach as the laws take effect in 2026.

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owned lands if the transfers proceed.

“They want to take care of the ancestral land there, and to care for the cemetery there,” said Councilmember Judy Fitzgerald, who introduced the letter as a council agenda item on Dec. 17.

Fitzgerald noted that while the San Diego Zoo Safari Park also sits within the tribe’s ancestral lands, the San Pasqual Band is willing to continue allowing the Safari Park to manage its portions.

“They want to be able to invest, maintain, upkeep their land and attract tourism and elevate the park to honor their culture and again be part of their community,” Fitzgerald said.

Fitzgerald said she sees the San Pasqual Band as an “extension of who we are here in Escondido,” and that the transfer would benefit both the tribe and the city.

She also said Gloria indicated openness to returning the land after recently speaking with him, noting that it would be helpful, as the city lacks the resources to care for it.

“The tribe has demon-

THE SAN Pasqual Battlefield State Historic Park has been closed for several years due to needed maintenance and repairs, but state and city budget cuts have prevented the park from reopening. Photo by Samantha Nelson

strated strong capabilities in cultural preservation, environmental stewardship, and community engagement,” the letter states. “Under tribal stewardship, the park could continue serving as an important educational and cultural resource while more fully representing the complete history of the San Pasqual Valley.”

The rest of the City Council agreed.

“I believe having this returned to the original peoples of this land is the right thing to do,” Deputy Mayor Consuelo Martinez said. “It would be cared for in the best way."

San Pasqual Battlefield State Historic Park preserves 50 acres in the San Pasqual Valley, commemorating both the Kumeyaay people who have lived on the land for thousands

of years and the Battle of San Pasqual, fought Dec. 6, 1846, during the Mexican-American War. The site was established as a place of reflection rather than a monument to combat.

The park includes trails, an outdoor amphitheater and a visitor center that is currently under renovation.

The San Diego Archaeological Center is also located within the park.

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An easy way to improve results

T AS GOOGLE AI Overviews answers more questions, the challenge is no longer winning the click — but winning the answer. The Coast News graphic/AI

No click, no prob: Win Google results

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By Phil Hudson

tell San Diego clients this plainly: if Google is going to answer more questions on the results page, our job is to own those answer boxes — rich snippets today, AI Overviews tomorrow.

Google has expanded AI Overviews globally and is publishing guidance for site owners. That means your content can be summarized at the top of search results or cited within those summaries — whether you click or not.

Why does this matter?

Zero-click behavior keeps rising. Independent studies in 2024–2025 show most searches end without a website click. In other words, the decision happens on the results page.

We can’t wish that away, so we optimize for the surface where the decision is made.

My playbook focuses on two things: (1) making content easy for machines to understand and (2) structuring answers so they’re excerpt-ready.

Mark up your pages.

Use schema.org structured data that Google supports (e.g., Organization/LocalBusiness, Product, Review, Event, HowTo, etc.). This markup makes your page eligible for rich results — stars, price, and event dates — which are also read by AI systems.

Aim for snippet-ready writing. Lead with the answer in one or two sentences, then add a clean list or short steps — exactly what overviews and snippets like to quote. Note that Google

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reduced visibility for some types (for example, it deprecated How-to rich results on desktop), so prioritize formats that still show.

Clarify your “entity.”

Keep your business name, address, phone, categories, and services consistent on your site and Google Business Profile. That helps Google connect your brand to queries such as “La Jolla kayak tour hours” and “Encinitas surf lessons for kids,” improving both map and answer box eligibility.

Measure what matters.

In Search Console, watch the Search appearance reports for rich results and compare impressions to clicks. Visibility in the box builds brand preference— even when the click doesn’t come.

Bottom line: in a 32-million-visitor city, people decide fast. Treat rich snippets and AI-readability as distribution, not decoration — and you’ll win the moment of decision on the results page.

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his morning I received a postcard with the headline, “Kelly, join us for an exclusive catered event.”

I know it was for a timeshare sales pitch, but that wasn’t what concerned me. The real question was, “Who’s Kelly?”

It seems she lived at my address long ago. Since I’ve owned my home since 2021, the marketer must have bought an old mailing list, probably scraped off the internet.

Said marketer then synced this out-of-date list with a mail/merge program, matching the address and the headline. The result: printing and mailing instant garbage, wasting their money and my time.

It’s like the old saying: A few favorites from 2025.

It’s a Mystery

In Beeston, Nottinghamshire, England, locals are perplexed about a monthly offering at the corner of Abbey Road and Wensor Avenue, United Press International reported on Jan. 6.

Starting over a year ago, on the second day of each month, a plate heaped high with peeled bananas has appeared at the intersection. Resident Clare Short said she put up a sign reading, “Please, respectfully, no more bananas!

The uncollected plates and rotting bananas leave such a mess.”

But on Jan. 2, a new plate appeared. “I think it’s a special thing for someone, and I wish them well,” Short said, adding that she has taken down her sign.

“But if they could come back and clean up the mess a few days later that would be lovely.” [UPI, 1/6/2025]

ask mr. marketing rob weinberg Garbage in, garbage out.

Why am I so harsh?

Harry Hogan, my old college professor, told me it’s only called “junk mail” when it doesn’t work. And if you’re buying junk mailing lists, you’re going to end up with junk mailings.

It’s simple math!

Here’s some more math for you. There are 154 million residential mailboxes in the US, and Congress has established that the US Postal Service must provide mail

Odd Files

TikTok. The onetime carpenter joined OnlyFans in 2017 and soon made enough with his X-rated videos to quit his daytime job.

About two years in, he got a request for a fart video, which he initially refused. “I was blown away (no pun intended) by the demand and I have been making them ever since,” Wyld said. “Some want to see my facial expressions; others just want to see me from far away,” he said of the custom videos he makes.

Wyld said he “starts bloated — kind of part of the process — and go through the video until I feel lighter by the end. ...

I’ve been doing this long Like a Joke enough to know that everyA high school teacher one’s into their own thing, in Queensland, Australia, and that’s cool.” [Metro has taken to identifying as News, 2/10/2025] a cat, 7News-TV reported on Feb. 10. “Miss Purr,” as You Again? she prefers to be known, Rescues are not unteaches at Marsden State common on Mount Fuji, High School, where she but one climber may have “screeches and growls used up all the good will when (her students) don’t of the Shizouka prefecturlisten,” one person posted al police, who were called on Facebook. to save the man near the She also hisses and mountain’s peak twice in a licks the backs of her hands span of four days. during class and wears a The imprudent adheadband with cat ears. venturer, a 27-year-old One concerned mother Chinese student living in said Miss Purr had made Japan, began suffering her daughter “purr for a from altitude sickness and lolly.” was airlifted to safety after The Department of calling authorities on April Education said the school 22; the Associated Press was aware of the com- reported that he returned plaints and the principal is to the mountain on April speaking with the teacher. 26 “to look for his cell[7News, 2/10/2025] phone and other belongings left behind,” accordIt’s a Dirty Job ing to police.

Nath Wyld is a star at When another climber Magic Men, a strip club in found him suffering altiPrahran, Australia — or at tude sickness and unable least, he was, until he dis- to move, authorities were covered a more lucrative called in to rescue him line of work. once again.

Metro News reported There is no penalty on Feb. 10 that Wyld makes for climbing Mount Fuji about 20,000 pounds a during the offseason, and year by posting videos of no charge associated with himself passing gas on being rescued — even twice

delivery at least six days a week, except during federal holidays or emergencies. A 2% response rate is considered a successful mailing campaign.

But a good mailing list could easily mean better response rates. And since you’re already paying for the list, the printing, and the postage, every additional respondent contributes to a fatter profit margin.

With so many marketers flocking to digital media these days, all those mailboxes offer a chance to, as baseball great Willie Keeler suggested, “Hit ’em where they ain’t.” This can be especially appealing to companies trying to differentiate themselves, since direct mail does what other vehicles can’t: deliver something

physical with your message.

This is important to remember, regardless of what you’re selling.

Because whether you’re sending a single postcard or a 33-part dimensional mailing incorporating chess pieces, direct mail can be an extremely strategic way of targeting your audience.

Here’s the bottom line: The single most important part of your campaign is always going to be your mailing list. Use a crappy one and you’re just mailing stuff, hoping you’ll get back enough business to turn a profit.

Oh, and if you happen to bump into Kelly, please tell her I’ve got some mail for her.

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

in the same week. [The Associated Press, 4/28/2025]

Awesome!

As of May 18, Landerneau, France, holds the distinction of being home to the largest gathering of people dressed as Smurfs, United Press International reported.

Perhaps because of excitement about an upcoming Smurfs movie, the town gathered 3,076 costumed people together, breaking a record set in Germany in 2019.

“Schtroumpfs,” as they are known in France, were created by Belgian cartoonist Pierre Culliford.

[UPI, 5/19/2025]

Saw That Coming

The Madison (Wisconsin) Fire Department responded to a boozy blaze on June 15, WMTV reported. Someone reported an oven fire around 6 p.m.; the caller told firefighters they had been cooking a turkey for about eight minutes when the oven door blew open.

First responders removed the oven from the apartment, and the fire went out. They later learned the turkey had been marinated in tequila, and they believe the accumulated vapors from the alcohol were not properly vented from the oven, which caused the fire.

No one was hurt (except the turkey). [WMTV, 6/16/2025]

The Aristocrats

As if the idea of toddlers driving motor vehicles wasn’t breathtaking enough, now you can purchase a luxury car for your wee one, Oddity Central reported on Oct. 1. For the low, low price of $49,000, your tot can proudly sport around in a Russian-made scaleddown Mercedes-Benz SL300 with a top speed of 28 mph. The model, popular in the 1950s and ‘60s, features adjustable leather seats, functional lights and a subwoofer, for the kids’ refined listening tastes.

Happy motoring! [Oddity Central, 10/1/2025]

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nother holiday season has come and gone. I found out that all families are the same in one way. I made this remark to a lot of people — white, Black, Hispanic, Asian, old, young and several religions.

The remark was: “Anytime you can get the family together and there isn’t a ‘situation’ or ‘event,’ it’s a good thing.”

Everyone knew exactly what I was talking about.

We really are all the same.

I went to my daughter’s house for Christmas.

I set my new purse on the floor and my grandson’s dog went over and lifted his leg on it. I nicknamed the dog “The Trike” because he runs around on three legs looking for something to pee on. I tell everyone, just keep moving.

It’s a good thing he’s a small dog. If he were a big dog, they’d need to issue a flash flood warning when he’s around. I saw him over by the Christmas tree and he wet on several presents.

I said, “I hope those gifts are shower curtains, rubber sheets or raincoats, because The Trike has just baptized them.”

New Year’s is a time for making resolutions to ourselves. In most cases, we are lying to ourselves. The most common one is, “I’m going to lose weight.” We’ve been saying that for years and don’t do it. I’ve had to come to my own defense and say, “I didn’t say when I would do it!”

I think I’ll invent and sell the Home Facelift Kit. It will consist of a heavy-duty stapler and three rolls of tape (they call it masking tape for a reason).

My ex-husband gave me a photo of himself for Christmas. I said thanks for the dartboard.

Wishing all of you a safe and healthy new year.

Jere Evans is a comedian who lives in Encinitas.

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Luther Gage created these beautiful flower fields in Carlsbad through hybridization. A fingertip lunch will be held at noon, followed by a business meeting at 12:30 p.m. and the program at 1:45 p.m. For more information, visit the Vista Garden Club website or contact them via email at vistagardenclub@ gmail.com. Free, 1:45 p.m. in the Azalea Room at Gloria McClellan Senior Center, 1400 Vale Terrace Dr, Vista.

LIGHTSCAPE

Enjoy a glowing milelong trail with new and returning displays, festive bites and drinks, and a magical holiday atmosphere. $32, 5-9 p.m. through Jan. 4 at San Diego Botanic Gardens, 300 Quail Gardens Dr, Encinitas.

ESCONDIDO ROLLER RINK

Celebrate the season with markets, music and skating in the heart of downtown Escondido. Free, 4-8 p.m. Jan. 2 at Upper East, 155 E Grand Ave, Escondido.

Jan. 3

PONCHO SANCHEZ

Grammy-w inning bandleader, conguero, and percussionist Poncho Sanchez performs songs from his album, “Soul Sauce.” which pays tribute to his late boss and hero vibraphonist Cal Tjader. Ruben Estrada of the Estrada Brothers (who sounds remarkably close to Tjader on vibes) was added to Sanchez’ octet for the special project. Ages 21+ only. $40, 8 p.m. at the Music Box, 1337 India Street, San Diego, CA 92101.

STELLA COLE visits the Samueli Theater in Costa Mesa Jan. 15–17, bringing her viral “Great American Songbook” interpretations to the stage. The singer will perform with a string quartet during the three-night engagement. Courtesy photo KING TIDE BRUNCH

Experience one of La Jolla’s most breathtaking traditions. During the season’s highest tides, waves crash dramatically against The Marine Room’s panoramic windows, creating an unforgettable backdrop for an indulgent seaside brunch. $95, 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Jan. 3 at The Marine Room, BALLET CLASSES Teen and adult ballet 1950 Spindrift Dr, La Jolla. classes start on Jan. 3 at the Encinitas Community WELCOME TO WATERSHED Join us for a guided Center. Sculpt long, lean muscles, improve balance, hike on one of our stunning coordination and flexibil- preserves in North County ity. Taught by Marti Neal. and learn more about our $74.90-$107.90, 9-10 a.m. conservation efforts focused on Saturdays from Jan. 3-31 on natural habitat preserat Encinitas Community vation. Free, 9-11:30 a.m.

Center, 1140 Oakcrest Park Jan. 3 at various locations in North County.

Dr, Encinitas.

CALL FOR ARTISTS

The Escondido Art Association will present its January 2026 gallery show, “New Beginnings,” with submissions accepted online. Local artist Ted Washington will judge the show, with critiques of winning entries posted on the association’s website. An artist reception will be held Jan. 10 from 4-6 p.m. at the gallery.

More info at escondidoartassociation.org. Free, Jan. 7 to Feb. 6 at Escondido Art Association, 121 W Grand Ave, Escondido.

JAVA JOE’S REUNION

San Diego Folk Heritage presents the third Java Joe’s Reunion Show. Join master of ceremonies Billy Galewood and Java Joe, as we host an all-star lineup of luminaries from the legendary coffeehouse: Berkley Hart, Gregory Page, Jack Tempchin, The Lovebirds (Veronica May and Lindsay White), Lisa Sanders and Brown Sugar, Shawn Rohlf, John Katchur, Bug Guts, Joel Rafael, Randi Driscoll, Rob Deez and Kenny Eng. $25-$35, 4-6 p.m. Jan. 3 at San Diego Oasis Center at Rancho Bernardo, 17170 Bernardo Center Dr, San Diego.

Jan. 4

CHASE MORRIN

Chase Morrin is a prolific pianist and composer, having released four original albums which were all multi-cultural collaborations, and written for ensembles like the Louisville Orchestra and the self-created Music Alliance ensemble at Yellow Barn. Free, 2-3 p.m. Jan. 4 at Encinitas Library, 540 Cornish Dr, Encinitas.

Jan. 5

PARKINSON’S SUPPORT

Rancho Bernardo Monthly Parkinson’s Support Group Meeting on January 5th from 10AM until Noon. Sheila Coulbourn presents “Brain Healthy Living.” Free, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Jan. 5 at San Rafael Church (Parish Hall), 17252 Bernardo Center Dr, San Diego.

Jan. 8

SPEED NETWORKING

Join Solana Beach TEAM speed networking event at Crust Pizzeria every 2nd Tuesday of the month.

Discover the power of networking in Solana Beach

with the TEAM Referral Network, a vibrant community of business professionals dedicated to mutual growth and quality referrals. $15, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Jan. 8 at Crust Pizzeria, 124 S Solana Hills Dr, Solana Beach.

Jan. 9

CARLSBAD GARDEN CLUB

The Carlsbad Garden Club will meet for its “member’s share” meeting, during which members share best practices, biggest goofs, favorite tools, garden tips, and more. Guests are welcome.

Free, 1-3 p.m. Jan. 9 at Carlsbad City Library, 1775 Dove Ln, Carlsbad.

CHEESY BEAN & RICE BOWL

Enjoy a special garden workshop in the Trudy Bronner Discovery Garden with local, seasonal ingredients from Jimbo’s. Free with museum admission, 11-11:30 a.m. Jan. 9 at Children’s Museum of Discovery, 320 N Broadway, Escondido.

THE DINNER DETECTIVE

Solve a hilarious whodunit over a multi-course dinner at The Dinner Detective Carlsbad, where anyone could be the killer, even at your table. $107.29, 6-9 WINTER FESTIVAL p.m. Jan. 10 at The Cassara Join us for the Poway Carlsbad Tapestry CollecWinter Festiva and experi- tion by Hilton, 5805 Armaence the magic and charm da Dr, Carlsbad. of winter like never before. Whether you’re build- TRAFFICKING WALK ing a snowman, sledding Soroptimist Internadown the snow hill, roast- tional of Vista and North ing marshmallows by the County Inland will hold its campfire, making silly fac- 20th Annual Human Trafes in our free photo booth, ficking Awareness Walk or taking a spin around the on Melrose Drive in Vissynthetic skate rink; there ta. Mayor John Franklin is is bound to be something the keynote speaker. Free, for everyone. Free, 5-9 p.m. 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Jan. 10 at Jan. 9 at Poway Communi- United Methodist Church ty Park, 13094 Civic Center of Vista, 490 S Melrose Dr, Dr, Poway.

Vista.

FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE!

It’s Friday Night Live, improv theater with PseudoRandomNoise! Featuring SoCal’s premier highly audience interactive improvisational theater troupe PseudoRandomNoise in its return to Temecula and our very special guest - YOU! Unique shows each night make for a hilarious and engaging experience that’s always different. $20, 8-9:30 p.m. Jan. 9 at The Merc, 42051 Main St, Temecula.

Jan. 10

DEAN LEWIS

Australian pop singer-songwriter Dean Lewis comes to North County as part of his “Epilogue World Tour,” with special guest Matt Hansen for several dates. $27.50, 7:30 p.m. at The Sound, Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd, Del Mar, CA, 92014.

PAGEANT OF THE MASTERS ETHAN KALBERG

Ever dreamed of stepping into an art masterpiece? Now’s your chance!

The world-famous Pageant of the Masters will host its annual open casting call this month. This masterful production will take you on an unforgettable journey through the works of Michelangelo, Picasso, Monet, Van Gogh, Velázquez, Norman Rockwell and more. Masterpieces won’t just hang on walls — they’ll come alive in a breathtaking blend of art, music, and theatrical wonder. Casting call from Jan. 9-11 at Festival of Arts, 650 Laguna Canyon Rd, Laguna Beach.

cial needs community to join us for an extra-special edition of Winter Festival at Poway Community Park.

Free, 2:30-3:30 p.m. Jan. 10 at Poway Community Park, 13094 Civic Center Dr, Poway.

Enjoy live music in the courtyard. Seating opens at 4:30 p.m. and is limited, so please feel free to bring your own chair. Free, 5 p.m. at Carlsbad City Library, 1775 Dove Ln, Carlsbad.

MISO MAKING WORKSHOP

Learn how to make this ancient fermented savory nutrient dense powerhouse. Austin Durant from Fermenters Club will teach you how to make miso from scratch. The guest will be able to learn how to make miso taste different kinds of miso and take home a jar of miso to enjoy the fermentation with a recipe card. $75$90, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

VISTA GARDEN CLUB Jan. 10 at Japanese Friend“Ranunculus and the ship Garden & Museum, Flower Fields” will be the 2215 Pan American Rd E, topic of a presentation by Jo San Diego.

Ellen Guthrie, author of “In a Garden by the Sea”, which SPECIAL NEEDS FESTIVAL details how horticulturist We’re inviting our spe-

wits and words that is laced with humor, secrets unravel and alliances shift as a brilliant but fractured family grapples with the power of forgiveness and the price of letting go. $80.50, Jan. 14 to Feb. 8 at North Coast Repertory Theatre, 987 Lomas Santa Fe Dr, Solana Beach.

ITALIAN WINTER CLASSES

Take Italian language classes either online or in-person at the San Dieguito Heritage Museum beginning in January. $315-$325, 7:30-9 p.m. Jan. 14 at San Dieguito Heritage Museum, 450 Quail Gardens Dr, Encinitas.

Jan. 15

STELLA COLE

Beginning with an impromptu a cappella clip of “Over the Rainbow,” Stella Cole has become a global viral sensation for doing what she has been passionate about her whole life; singing songs from the “Great American Songbook.” $84, Jan. 15-17 at Segerstrom Center for the Arts, Samueli SHRUB CLUB VOLUNTEER Get outside and enjoy Theater, 600 Town Center nature with other passion- Dr, Costa Mesa. ate volunteers. Shrub Club is the Escondido Creek Conservancy’s monthly volunteer opportunity, usually on ‘SEUSSICAL’ the 2nd Saturday from Sept.

Award-winning Ovato May. We spend time on tion Theatre proudly presland owned or managed by ents the fantastical, magithe conservancy to improve cal, musical extravaganza habitat for native plants “Seussical,” opening Jan. and animals. We plant na- 16 for six shows over two tives, remove invasives, pick weekends in San Marcos. up litter, repair trails, and $27-$35, 7 to 9:30 p.m. at more. Email information@ Howard Brubeck Theatre escondidocreek.org with at Palomar College, 1140 W questions about Shrub Club. Mission Rd, San Marcos.

Free, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Jan. 10 at various locations in ‘THE WIZ’ North San Diego County, Segerstrom Center 92026, Escondido. for the Arts Presents “The Wiz,” the Tony Award-winning Best Musical that took the world by storm.

FIESTA DEL SOL BATTLE The Wiz returns “home” The Solana Beach to stages across America Chamber of Commerce and in an all-new Broadway The Belly Up are teaming tour. $64-$94, Jan. 13-17 at up once again to bring you Segerstorm Center for the an epic night of live music, Arts, 600 Town Center Dr, electric energy, and unbeat- Costa Mesa. able local talent. Come vibe with us, enjoy nonstop per- DAVE NACHMANOFF formances, and vote for the San Diego Folk Heriband you think should take tage presents singer, songthe crown. Your cheers de- writer, and guitarist Dave cide which band moves on Nachmanoff with Mike to the big stage. The win- Lindauer on bass and Nick ning band scores a spot on Carvajal on drums and vothe Main Stage at the 45th cals. San Diego musician annual Fiesta Del Sol, Sola- Omar Musisko also perna Beach’s ultimate summer forms. $20-$25, 7:30-9:30 kick-off party. $12-$15, 6 p.m. Jan. 16 at Templars p.m. Jan. 16 at Belly Up Tav- Hall, Old Poway Park, 14134 ern, Solana Beach.

Midland Rd, Poway.

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LOUISA GILLIS

A haunting incident from 40 years ago ignites this explosive world premiere about the devastating ripple effects of revenge.

Joanna McClelland Glass’s searing new drama weaves a sophisticated psychological thriller about family bonds, betrayal, and the possibility of healing. In this masterfully crafted battle of

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APPLICATION AND ORDER FOR PUBLICATION Date: 12/23/2025 Clerk of the Superior Court, By C. Terriquez 01/02, 01/09, 01/16, 01/23/2026 CN 31643 Fourth Circuit Court of Davidson County, Tennessee Docket N° 25D1004 SILVERIO DAVID POLANCO TEJADA (Plaintiff/Husband) v.

MICAELA POLANCO (Defendant/Wife) To: MICAELA POLANCO Take notice that a pleading seeking relief against you has been filed in the abovecaptioned action. The nature of the relief sought is as follows: COMPLAINT FOR DIVORCE. You are required to enter your appearance herein within thirty (30) days after [date of last publication], same being the date of the last publication of this notice, to be held at the Circuit Court located at 1 Public Sq, Nashville, TN, and defend or default will be taken on [thirty days after last publication].

By: CHRISTINE FARLEY RANDELL, ESQ. Attorney for Plaintiff 2604 Nolensville Pike, Ste C Nashville, TN 37211 (615) 781-6881 01/02, 01/09, 01/16, 01/23/2026 CN 31641 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF BULK SALE (Secs. 6104, 6105 U.C.C.) Escrow No. 164070P-CG NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a bulk sale is about to be made. The name(s) and business address(es) of the seller(s) is/ are: Chiko San Diego LLC, a California limited liability company, 101 N Coast Highway 101, Encinitas, CA 92024 Doing business as: Chiko aka

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Chiko SD All other business name(s) and address(es) used by the seller(s) within the past three years, as stated by the seller(s), is/are: None The location in California of the chief executive office of the seller(s) is: Same as above The name(s) and business address of the buyer(s) is/are: APS Hospitality Group LLC, a California limited liability company, 101 N Coast Highway 101, Encinitas, CA 92024 The assets to be sold are generally described as: MACHINERY, FURNITURE, FIXTURES, AND OTHER EQUIPMENT, LEASEHOLD I M P R O V E M E N T S , T R A N S F E R A B L E GOVERNMENT LICENSE AND PERMITS, GOODWILL, AND INVENTORY and are located at: “Chiko” aka “Chiko SD”, 101 N Coast Highway 101, Encinitas, CA 92024 The bulk sale is intended to be consummated at the office of: Allison-McCloskey Escrow Company, 4820 El Cajon Boulevard, San Diego, CA 92115-4695 and the anticipated sale date is 01/20/2026.

This bulk sale is not subject to California Uniform Commercial Code Section 6106.2, but rather to Section 24074 of the Business and Professions Code.

The name and address of the person with whom claims may be filed is: Allison-McCloskey Escrow Company, 4820 El Cajon Boulevard, San Diego, CA 92115-4695, and the last date for filing claims by any creditor shall be 01/19/2026, which is the business day before the anticipated sale date specified above.

Dated: 10/30/25 Buyer’s Signature APS Hospitality Group LLC, a California limited liability company By: /s/ Pamela Susan Schwartz, Managing Member By: /s/ Aron Jacob Schwartz, Managing Member 1/2/26 CNS-3998571# CN 31639

Extra Space Storage will hold a public auction to sell personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at the location indicated: 545 Stevens Ave W, Solana Beach, CA 92075 on 1/20/2026 @ 11:00 AM Tobi Blatt Devon Joseph 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.

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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 file 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 filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING: On January 23, 2026 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 find your court’s website, go to www. courts.ca.gov/f ind-my-court. htm.)

NO HEARING WILL OCCUR ON THE DATE SPECIFIED IN THE ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE. The court will review the documents filed as of the date specified 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 specified, and no timely written objection has been received (required at least two court days before the date specified), 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 certificate, social security card, driver license, passport, and other identification, a certified 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 Certificate (JC Form #NC230) may be required. Contact the agency(ies) who issues the legal document that needs to be changed, to determine if a certified copy is required.

A certified copy of Decree Changing Name (JC Form #NC130) or Decree Changing Name and Order Recognizing Change of Gender and for Issuance of New Birth’ Certificate (JC Form #NC-230) may be obtained from the Civil Business Office 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 certified copies.

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

If a timely objection is filed, 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 specified 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 filed with the court.

IT IS SO ORDERED. Filed Date: 12/10/2025 Brad A. Weinreb Judge of the Superior Court.

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from the Civil Business Office 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 certified copies.

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

If a timely objection is filed, 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 specified 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 filed with the court.

IT IS SO ORDERED. Filed Date: 12/18/2025 Brad A. Weinreb Judge of the Superior Court.

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

A certified copy of Decree Changing Name (JC Form #NC130) or Decree Changing Name and Order Recognizing Change of Gender and for Issuance of New Birth’ Certificate (JC Form #NC-230) may be obtained from the Civil Business Office 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 certified copies.

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

If a timely objection is filed, 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 specified 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 filed with the court. IT IS SO ORDERED. Filed Date: 12/16/2025 Maureen F. Hallahan Judge of the Superior Court 12/19, 12/26/2025, 01/02, 01/09/2026 CN 31591

STORAGE TREASURES AUCTION ONE FACILITY – MULTIPLE UNITS

Notice of Self Storage Sale Please take notice Aardvark Self Storage located at 4490 Murphy Canyon Rd, San Diego, CA, 92123 intend to hold a public sale to the highest bidder of the property stored by the following tenants at the storage facility.

The sale will occur as an online auction via www.selfstorageauction.com on 01/20/2026 at 6:00PM. Jane Stadulis; Jose L Vasquez; Gabriel E Lopez; Karen L Torres; Jason L Cumpian. This sale may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Certain terms and conditions apply.

01/02/2026 CN 31619 STORAGE TREASURES AUCTION Extra Space Storage, on behalf of itself or its affiliates, 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: January 20, 2026, at 10:00am Ken Liermann Ken Liermann 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.

1/2/26 CNS-3996789# CN 31617 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE CHANGE OF NAME CASE# 25CU065648N TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner(s): Brandi Marie Duncan filed a petition with this court for a decree changing name as follows: a.

Present name: Brandi Marie Duncan change to proposed name: Brandi Marie

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE CHANGE OF NAME CASE# 25CU067294N TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner(s): Jason Michael Diener filed a petition with this court for a decree changing name as follows: a.

Present name: Jason Michael Diener change to proposed name: Jason Michael Simpson.

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 file 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 filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING: On January 30, 2026 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 find your court’s website, go to www. courts.ca.gov/f ind-my-court. htm.)

NO HEARING WILL OCCUR ON THE DATE SPECIFIED IN THE ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE. The court will review the documents filed as of the date specified 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 specified, and no timely written objection has been received (required at least two court days before the date specified), 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 certificate, social security card, driver license, passport, and other identification, a certified 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 Certificate (JC Form #NC230) may be required. Contact the agency(ies) who issues the legal document that needs to be changed, to determine if a certified copy is required.

A certified copy of Decree Changing Name (JC Form #NC130) or Decree Changing Name and Order Recognizing Change of Gender and for Issuance of New Birth’ Certificate (JC Form #NC-230) may be obtained

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE - CHANGE OF NAME CASE# 25CU066801C TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner(s): Mariah Burns McFarland filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Present name: Mariah Burns McFarland change to proposed name: Samantha Mariah Burns McFarland.

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 file 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 filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING: On February 03, 2026 at 8:30 a.m., in Dept. C-61 of the Superior Court of California, County of San Diego, 330 W. Broadway, San Diego CA 92101 Central Division, Hall of Justice.

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

NO HEARING WILL OCCUR ON THE DATE SPECIFIED IN THE ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE. The court will review the documents filed as of the date specified 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 specified, and no timely written objection has been received (required at least two court days before the date specified), 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 certificate, social security card, driver license, passport, and other identification, a certified copy of Decree Changing Name (JC Form #NC-130) or Decree

NOTICE TO DEFENDANT: VICTOR HUGO ROCHA, an individual doing business as M15 Plastering: and Does 1-10 YOU ARE BEING SUED

BY PLAINTIFF; Mission El Camino LLC, a California limited liability company; Burger King Corporation and Puja Restaurant Group Inc. The name and address of the court is: Superior Court County of San Diego, North County Division, 325 S. Melrose Dr., Vista CA 92081 CASE NUMBER: 24CU030858N. The name, address, and telephone number of plaintiff ’s attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney, is: Douglas C. Heumann, 3132 Tiger Run Ct. Ste 106, Carlsbad CA 92010; phone 760-4506785. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT on February 20, 2025 at 1:30 P.M. in Department N-31 Superior Court County of San Diego, North County Division, 325 S. Melrose Dr., Vista CA 92081, Petitioners MISSION EL CAMINO LLC, a California limited liability company; BURGER KING CORPORATION, and PUJA RESTAURANT GROUP, INC. will request an order pursuant to Civ. Code §8482 releasing the property subject to the above referenced action from the mechanic’s liens filed by VICTOR HUGO ROCHA dba M15 Plastering.

12/12, 12/19, 12/26/2025, 01/02/2026 CN 31551 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE - CHANGE OF NAME CASE# 25CU064952C TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner(s): No Na Me filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Present name: No Na Me change to proposed name: No Me. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter

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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 file 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 filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING: On January 27, 2026 at 8:30 a.m., in Dept. 61 of the Superior Court of California, County of San Diego, 330 W. Broadway, San Diego CA 92101 Central Division, Hall of Justice.

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

NO HEARING WILL OCCUR ON THE DATE SPECIFIED IN THE ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE. The court will review the documents filed as of the date specified 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 specified, and no timely written objection has been received (required at least two court days before the date specified), 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 certificate, social security card, driver license, passport, and other identification, a certified 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 Certificate (JC Form #NC230) may be required. Contact the agency(ies) who issues the legal document that needs to be changed, to determine if a certified copy is required.

A certified copy of Decree Changing Name (JC Form #NC130) or Decree Changing Name and Order Recognizing Change of Gender and for Issuance of New Birth’ Certificate (JC Form #NC-230) may be obtained from the Civil Business Office 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 certified copies.

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

If a timely objection is filed, 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 specified 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 filed with the court. IT IS SO ORDERED. Filed Date: 12/05/2025 Maureen F. Hallahan Judge of the Superior Court 12/12, 12/19, 12/26/2025, 01/02/2026 CN 31549

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9023246 Filed: Dec 11, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk.

Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Pattern Crafters.

Located at: 3815 Crownpoint Ct., Carlsbad CA 92010 San Diego.

Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1.

Publishing Consultants Inc., 3815 Crownpoint Ct., Carlsbad CA 92010. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: Not Yet Started S/Richard C. Bridgeman, 01/02, 01/09, 01/16, 01/23/2026 CN 31649

County of San Diego Recorder/ County Clerk.

Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Salty Goddess Network. Located at: 1352 Bonnie Bluff Cir., Encinitas CA 92024 San Diego.

Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1.

Maica Peterson, 1352 Bonnie Bluff Cir., Encinitas CA 92024.

This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 12/28/2025 S/Maica Peterson, 01/02, 01/09, 01/16, 01/23/2026 CN 31644

Communications; B. J. Enriquez Photography; C. rideSEH. Located at: 974 Idyllwild Way, San Marcos CA 92078 San Diego.

Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1.

Jeroen Enriquez, 974 Idyllwild Way, San Marcos CA 92078.

This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 01/01/2025 S/Jeroen Enriquez, 01/02, 01/09, 01/16, 01/23/2026 CN 31635

County Clerk.

Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Intimate Conversations with Men. Located at: 6161 El Cajon Blvd. #508, San Diego CA 92115 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Elena S. Ruiz, 2496 Colinas Paseo, El Cajon CA 92109.

This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 12/04/2025 S/Elena S. Ruiz, 01/02, 01/09, 01/16, 01/23/2026 CN 31630

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9023160 Filed: Dec 10, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/ County Clerk.

Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Inner Child Theater Camp. Located at: 1039 Loretta Ln., Carlsbad CA 92008 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same.

Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. ICTC LLC, 1039 Loretta Ln., 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: 02/01/2025 S/Evin Rose Terranova, 01/02, 01/09, 01/16, 01/23/2026 CN 31648 Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9023800 Filed: Dec 22, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk.

Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Infoplace USA. Located at: 12463 Rancho Bernardo Rd. #272, San Diego CA 92128 San Diego.

Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1.

California Infoplace Inc., 12463 Rancho Bernardo Rd. #272, San Diego CA 92128. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 04/01/1997 S/John Ford, 01/02, 01/09, 01/16, 01/23/2026 CN 31647 Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9023866 Filed: Dec 22, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk.

Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Your Mortgage Shop; B. Team Synergy Realty.

Located at: 516 Peach Way, San Marcos CA 92069 San Diego.

Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1.

Continental Mortgage Services Inc., 516 Peach Way, San Marcos CA 92069. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 07/21/2020 S/Allan B. Ellis, 01/02, 01/09, 01/16, 01/23/2026 CN 31646 Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9024150 Filed: Dec 29, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk.

Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Victory Sprinkler.

Located at: 1381 N. Vulcan Ave. #A, Encinitas CA 92024 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. ALIA LLC, 1381 N. Vulcan Ave. #A, 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: 12/27/2025 S/Christian Heaviland, 01/02, 01/09, 01/16, 01/23/2026 CN 31645 Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9024158 Filed: Dec 29, 2025 with

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9023578 Filed: Dec 17, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk.

Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Truly Nourish.

Located at: 1578 Warmlands Ave., Vista CA 92084 San Diego.

Business Mailing Address: 1255 E. Vista Way #331, Vista CA 92084. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1.

Kelly Joy Williams, 1255 E. Vista Way #331, 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/Kelly Joy Williams, 01/02, 01/09, 01/16, 01/23/2026 CN 31642 Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9024114 Filed: Dec 26, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/ County Clerk.

Fictitious Business Name(s): A. EG Restoration. Located at: 757 N. Twin Oaks Valley Rd., San Marcos CA 92069 San Diego.

Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1.

EG Creative Design Build Inc., 757 N. Twin Oaks Valley Rd., San Marcos CA 92069. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: Not Yet Started S/Armando Blancarte, 01/02, 01/09, 01/16, 01/23/2026 CN 31640 Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9024032 Filed: Dec 24, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk.

Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Big Ladle. Located at: 9240 Bramble Rd., La Mesa CA 91942 San Diego.

Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1.

Marwan Balka, 9240 Bramble Rd., La Mesa CA 91942. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: Not Yet Started S/Marwan Balka, 01/02, 01/09, 01/16, 01/23/2026 CN 31638 Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9023014 Filed: Dec 08, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/ County Clerk.

Fictitious Business Name(s): A. POPLAB PHOTOBOOTH; B. POPLAB. Located at: 2712 Transportation Ave. #K, National City CA 91950 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. POPLAB PHOTOBOOTH LLC, 2712 Transportation Ave. #K, National City CA 91950.

This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company.

Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 11/20/2025 S/Natalia Betancur, 01/02, 01/09, 01/16, 01/23/2026 CN 31636 Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9023730 Filed: Dec 19, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/ County Clerk.

Fictitious Business Name(s): A. CAT

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9023867 Filed: Dec 22, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/ County Clerk.

Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Valiant Home Remodeling. Located at: 1034 Evergreen Dr., Encinitas CA 92024 San Diego.

Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1.

MG BuildWorks LLC, 1034 Evergreen 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: Not Yet Started S/Max Gatenby, 01/02, 01/09, 01/16, 01/23/2026 CN 31634 Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9023279 Filed: Dec 11, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk.

Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Moonlit Path Psychotherapy; B. Moonlit Path Healing. Located at: 5648 Hamill Ave., San Diego CA 92120 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: PO Box 711894, Santee CA 92072. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Victoria Buskirk, PO Box 711894, Santee CA 92072. 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 Buskirk, 01/02, 01/09, 01/16, 01/23/2026 CN 31633 Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9022026 Filed: Nov 19, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk.

Fictitious Business Name(s): A. JC Bodywork and Fitness. Located at: 101 River Park Dr. #332, San Diego CA 92108 San Diego.

Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1.

Jeff Chatha, 101 River Park Dr. #332, San Diego CA 92108.

This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 10/01/2025 S/Jeff Chatha, 01/02, 01/09, 01/16, 01/23/2026 CN 31632 Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9022879 Filed: Dec 04, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9023690 Filed: Dec 18, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/ County Clerk.

Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Latitude 33 Productions. Located at: 2123 Oxford Ave., Cardiff by the Sea CA 92007 San Diego.

Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1.

Mahsa Vahidi, 2123 Oxford Ave., Cardiff by the Sea CA 92007; 2. Leela Zhenia Paymai, 2123 Oxford Ave., Cardiff by the Sea CA 92007. This business is conducted by: A General Partnership. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 12/01/2025 S/Leela Zhenia Paymai, 12/26/2025, 01/02, 01/09, 01/16/2026 CN 31615 Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9023402 Filed: Dec 15, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/ County Clerk.

Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Campelo Bookkeeping. Located at: 2381 Caringa Way #E, Carlsbad CA 92009 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same.

Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Raphael Barbosa Marinho Campelo, 2381 Caringa Way #E, Carlsbad CA 92009; 2. Fabiana Nehnevajsa Campelo, 2381 Caringa Way #E, Carlsbad CA 92009. 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/Raphael Barbosa Marinho Campelo, 12/26/2025, 01/02, 01/09, 01/16/2026 CN 31614 Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9023629 Filed: Dec 17, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk.

Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Grand Joy Travel Agency. Located at: 1310 Santa Rita E #72, Chula Vista CA 91913 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same.

Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Paola Grandio Alegria, 1310 Santa Rita E #72, Chula Vista CA 91913.

This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 05/24/2024 S/Paola Grandio Alegria, 12/26/2025, 01/02, 01/09, 01/16/2026 CN

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Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9022374 Filed: Nov 25, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk.

Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Bob’s Mean.

Located at: 1711 Bruce Rd., Carlsbad CA 92008 San Diego.

Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1.

Trevor Robert Doherty, 1711 Bruce Rd., Carlsbad CA 92008.

This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 10/20/2025 S/Trevor Robert Doherty, 12/26/2025, 01/02, 01/09, 01/16/2026 CN 31611

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9023662 Filed: Dec 18, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk.

Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Lexus Carlsbad.

Located at: 5444 Paseo del Norte, Carlsbad CA 92008 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Pierce Motor Holdings LLC, 5444 Paseo del Norte, 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/Mitchell D. Pierce, 12/26/2025, 01/02, 01/09, 01/16/2026 CN 31605

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Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9023249 Filed: Dec 11, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/ County Clerk.

Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Calliope Consulting. Located at: 13586 Jadestone Way, San Diego CA 92130 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same.

Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Kerrie Lee Foss, 13586 Jadestone Way, San Diego CA 92130. This business is conducted by: An Individual.

Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: Not Yet Started S/Kerrie Lee Foss, 12/26/2025, 01/02, 01/09, 01/16/2026 CN 31608 Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9023663 Filed: Dec 18, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk.

Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Culture Cafe and Espresso. Located at: 1205 Auto Park Way, Escondido CA 92029 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Pierce Motor Holdings LLC, 5444 Paseo del Norte, 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/Mitchell D. Pierce, 12/26/2025, 01/02, 01/09, 01/16/2026 CN 31606

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9023661 Filed: Dec 18, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk.

Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Carlsbad Car Rentals. Located at: 6030 Avenida Encinas #E, Carlsbad CA 92011 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: 5444 Paseo del Norte, Carlsbad CA 92008.

Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Pierce Motor Holdings LLC, 5444 Paseo del Norte, 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/Mitchell D. Pierce, 12/26/2025, 01/02, 01/09, 01/16/2026 CN 31604 Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9023660 Filed: Dec 18, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk.

Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Lexus Escondido.

Located at: 1205 Auto Park Way, Escondido CA 92029 San Diego.

Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1.

Pierce Motor Holdings LLC, 5444 Paseo del Norte, Carlsbad

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Coast News legals continued from page 23 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/Mitchell D. Pierce, 12/26/2025, 01/02, 01/09, 01/16/2026 CN 31603 Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9022050 Filed: Nov 20, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/ County Clerk.

Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Legacy Tile; B. Legacy Tile and Stone.

Located at: 9992 Muffin Ct., San Diego CA 92129 San Diego.

Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1.

Blake Kircher, 9992 Muffin Ct., San Diego CA 92129. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 11/19/2025 S/Blake Kircher, 12/26/2025, 01/02, 01/09, 01/16/2026 CN 31602 Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9023509 Filed: Dec 16, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/ County Clerk.

Fictitious Business Name(s): A. JMPE Construction. Located at: 3767 Beta St., San Diego CA 92113 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: 1130 Wall St. #501, La Jolla CA 92037. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Japhet’s Painting Company LLC, 1130 Wall St. #501, La Jolla CA 92037. 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/Japhet Perez Estrada, 12/26/2025, 01/02, 01/09, 01/16/2026 CN 31600 Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9023585 Filed: Dec 17, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk.

Fictitious Business Name(s): A. SoCal Medical Thermography and Ultrasound.

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Located at: 1015 Chestnut Ave. #B3, Carlsbad CA 92008 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: 3880 Monserate Terrace, Fallbrook CA 92028.

Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Robin Dawn Badillo, 3880 Monserate Terrace, Fallbrook CA 92028.

This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: Not Yet Started S/Robin Dawn Badillo, 12/26/2025, 01/02, 01/09, 01/16/2026 CN 31599

Name(s): A. Solroot Behavioral Services & Consultation.

Located at: 765 La Mirada Ave., Encinitas CA 92024 San Diego.

Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1.

Solroot LLC, 765 La Mirada Ave., 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: Not Yet Started S/Madeline Elyse Gelmetti, 12/19, 12/26/2025, 01/02, 01/09/2026 CN 31589

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9023363 Filed: Dec 12, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk.

Fictitious Business Name(s): A. SummitWave Dynamics. Located at: 1488 Sandbar Dr., San Marcos CA 92078 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same.

Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Kristin Albee, 1488 Sandbar 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: Not Yet Started S/Kristin Albee, 12/19, 12/26/2025, 01/02, 01/09/2026 CN 31593

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9022887 Filed: Dec 04, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk.

Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Kathy Fleming Coaching. Located at: 7216 Lantana Terr., Carlsbad CA 92011 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same.

Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Kathleen May Fleming, 7216 Lantana Terr., Carlsbad CA 92011. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: Not Yet Started S/ Kathleen May Fleming, 12/19, 12/26/2025, 01/02, 01/09/2026 CN 31586

Filed: Dec 04, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk.

Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Expert Advisor Group. Located at: 1420 Kettner Blvd. #100, San Diego CA 92101 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: PO Box 5079, Incline Village NV 89450. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Kristi L Ghent, PO Box 5079, Incline Village NV 89450. This business is conducted by: An Individual.

Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: Not Yet Started S/Kristi L Ghent, 12/19, 12/26/2025, 01/02, 01/09/2026 CN 31576

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9023268 Filed: Dec 11, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk.

Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Vieira Financial Group. Located at: 16909 Via de Santa Fe #204 & 205, Rancho Santa Fe CA 92067 San Diego.

Business Mailing Address: PO Box 1975, Rancho Santa Fe CA 92067-1975. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1.

Thomas E. Vieira, PO Box 1975, Rancho Santa Fe CA 92067.

This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 01/01/2025 S/Thomas E. Vieira, 12/19, 12/26/2025, 01/02, 01/09/2026 CN 31592 Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9023481 Filed: Dec 16, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk.

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Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9023278 Filed: Dec 11, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk.

Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Funds Retrieval.

Located at: 4140 Oceanside Blvd. #159, Oceanside CA 92056 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Ellis Advantage LLC, 2308 Via Puerta #D, Laguna Woods CA 92637. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 12/10/2025 S/Karen Ellis, 12/19, 12/26/2025, 01/02, 01/09/2026 CN 31585 Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9022750 Filed: Dec 03, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk.

Fictitious Business Name(s): A. King Design Center. Located at: 10035 Carroll Canyon Rd. #D, San Diego CA 92131 San Diego.

Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1.

King Remodeling Inc., 10035 Carroll Canyon Rd. #D, San Diego CA 92131. This business is conducted by: A Corporation.

Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: Not Yet Started S/Ilan Benisty, 12/19, 12/26/2025, 01/02, 01/09/2026 CN 31579 Fictitious Statement

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Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9022840 Filed: Dec 04, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk.

Fictitious Business Name(s): A. North County Networks & Computers; B. NcNetworks; C. SoCal Managed IT Services. Located at: 4141 Chasin St., Oceanside CA 92056 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. SoCal Network Design LLC, 4141 Chasin St., 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: 01/01/2021 S/Troy Lowe Jr., 12/19, 12/26/2025, 01/02, 01/09/2026 CN 31574 Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9022705 Filed: Dec 03, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk.

Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Olé the Brand; B. Olé. Located at: 4074 Marvin St., Oceanside CA 92056 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Gustavo Alvarez Jr., 4074 Marvin 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/Gustavo Alvarez Jr., 12/19, 12/26/2025, 01/02, 01/09/2026 CN 31573 Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9022797 Filed: Dec 03, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk.

Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Ricks Mechanical.

Located at: 11967 Lemon Crest Dr., Lakeside CA 92040 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Casey Daniel Ricks, 11967 Lemon Crest Dr., Lakeside CA 92040. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 11/01/2025 S/Casey Daniel Ricks, 12/19, 12/26/2025, 01/02, 01/09/2026 CN 31565

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Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9022823 Filed: Dec 04, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk.

Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Valeria’s Business Support. Located at: 21472 Pecan St., Wildomar CA 92595 Riverside. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Valeria Rivera Salampessy, 21472 Pecan St., Wildomar CA 92595. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 11/17/2025 S/Valeria Rivera Salampessy, 12/19, 12/26/2025, 01/02, 01/09/2026 CN 31564

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9023106 Filed: Dec 09, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk.

Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Alliance Jiu Jitsu Carlsbad. Located at: 2804 Roosevelt St. #B, Carlsbad CA 92008 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same.

Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Perpetual Flow, 2804 Roosevelt St. #B, 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: 03/12/2017 S/Mark Vorgeas, 12/12, 12/19, 12/26/2025, 01/02/2026 CN 31559

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9022076 Filed: Nov 20, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk.

Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Coastline Technical Sales LLC; B. Coastline Technical Sales. Located at: 1907 Misty Cir., Encinitas CA 92024 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: PO Box 231388, Encinitas CA 92023.

Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Coastline Technical Sales LLC, PO Box 231388, Encinitas CA 92023.

This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company.

Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 02/23/2023 S/Ronald Flores, 12/19, 12/26/2025, 01/02, 01/09/2026 CN 31563 Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9023159 Filed: Dec 10, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk.

Fictitious Business Name(s): A. E.D.G.E. Located at: 2433 Manchester Ave., Cardiff CA 92007 San Diego.

Business Mailing Address: 1155 Camino del Mar #127, Del Mar CA 92014. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1.

Jamie Komen, 1155 Camino del Mar #127, Del Mar CA 92014.

This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 12/10/2025 S/Jamie Komen, 12/19, 12/26/2025, 01/02, 01/09/2026 CN 31562 Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9022803 Filed: Dec 04, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk.

Fictitious Business Name(s): A. San Diego Force FC. Located at: 10531 4S Commons Dr #130, San Diego CA 92127 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same.

Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. 4S Ranch Youth Soccer Association, 10531 4S Commons Dr, #130, San Diego CA 92127. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 12/19/2016 S/Ryan Heine, 12/12, 12/19, 12/26/2025, 01/02/2026 CN 31561 Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9022798 Filed: Dec 03, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk.

Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Steam & Foam Cleaning Services. Located at: 2108 N St. #N, Sacramento CA 95816 Sacramento. Business Mailing Address: Same.

Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Sam People LLC, 2108 N St. #N, Sacramento CA 95816. 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/Sevde Ozlen, 12/12, 12/19, 12/26/2025, 01/02/2026 CN 31560

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9022736 Filed: Dec 03, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/ County Clerk.

Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Investing

by Design. Located at: 523 Rudder Ave., Carlsbad CA 92011 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same.

Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Amanda Noeldechen, 523 Rudder Ave., Carlsbad CA 92011. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 08/20/2020 S/Amanda Noeldechen, 12/12, 12/19, 12/26/2025, 01/02/2026 CN 31558 Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9022649 Filed: Dec 02, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk.

Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Klos Electric.

Located at: 303 W. F St., Encinitas CA 92024 San Diego.

Business Mailing Address: PO Box 123, Cardiff CA 92007.

Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Jonathan Mark Klos, PO Box 123, Cardiff CA 92007. This business is conducted by: An Individual.

Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: Not Yet Started S/Jonathan Mark Klos, 12/12, 12/19, 12/26/2025, 01/02/2026 CN 31554 Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9022457 Filed: Nov 26, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk.

Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Danu Ragdolls.

Located at: 6913 Quail Pl. #E, Carlsbad CA 92009 San Diego.

Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1.

Jeremy Ray Sherwin, 6913 Quail Pl. #E, Carlsbad CA 92009.

This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 01/01/2024 S/Jeremy Ray Sherwin, 12/12, 12/19, 12/26/2025, 01/02/2026 CN 31553 Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9022719 Filed: Dec 03, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk.

Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Viemeister Construction. Located at: 1607 Tennis Match Way, Encinitas CA 92024 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same.

Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Danny Otto Viemeister, 1607 Tennis Match Way, Encinitas CA 92024. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 02/13/2003 S/Danny Otto Viemeister, 12/12, 12/19, 12/26/2025, 01/02/2026 CN 31550

LEGALS Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9022478 Filed: Nov 26, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk.

Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Porteña Media.

Located at: 13135 Shalimar Pl., Del Mar CA 92014 San Diego.

Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Alexis Nicole Brodt, 13135 Shalimar Pl., Del Mar CA 92014.

This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: Not Yet Started S/Alexis Nicole Brodt, 12/12, 12/19, 12/26/2025, 01/02/2026 CN 31548 Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9022458 Filed: Nov 26, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk.

Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Coast Carpet Cleaners. Located at: 2408 Majano Pl., Carlsbad CA 92009 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Rebecca Moody, 2408 Majano Pl., Carlsbad CA 92009. This business is conducted by: An Individual.

Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 08/01/1988 S/Rebecca Moody, 12/12, 12/19, 12/26/2025, 01/02/2026 CN 31537 Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9022707 Filed: Dec 03, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk.

Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Hydrovida.

Located at: 6241 Yarrow Dr. #D, Carlsbad CA 92011 San Diego.

Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1.

Hydrovida, 6241 Yarrow Dr. #D, Carlsbad CA 92011. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 01/10/2019 S/Jared Furlong, 12/12, 12/19, 12/26/2025, 01/02/2026 CN 31536 Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9022138 Filed: Nov 21, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk.

Fictitious Business Name(s): A. All Phases Const.

Located at: 1633 S. Myers St. #2, Oceanside CA 92054 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Manuel Rivera Villaroman, 1633 S. Myers St. #2, Oceanside CA 92054. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 11/21/2025 S/Manuel R. Villaroman, 12/12, 12/19, 12/26/2025, 01/02/2026 CN 31533 Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9022217 Filed: Nov 24, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk.

Fictitious Business Name(s): A. North County SD Handyman. Located at: 4594 Cove Dr.#2, Carlsbad CA 92008 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Darren Amador, 4594 Cove Dr. #2, Carlsbad CA 92008. This business is conducted by: An Individual.

Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 11/01/2025 S/Darren Amador, 12/12, 12/19, 12/26/2025, 01/02/2026 CN 31532

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2. Apple.

3. Bill Murray.

4. Andrew Jackson.

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6. Moe’s Tavern.

7. Lady Gaga.

8. Shoulder.

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2. SLOGANS: Which company uses the advertising slogan “Think Different”?

3. MOVIES: Which actor plays himself in the movie “Zombieland”?

4. HISTORY: Which U.S. president authorized the Indian Removal Act, which forcibly relocated Native Americans?

5. BIOLOGY: How do plants take in oxygen and carbon dioxide?

6. TELEVISION: What’s the name of the bar in “The Simpsons”?

7. MUSIC: Which pop singer refers to her fans as “little monsters”?

8. ANATOMY: Where is the deltoid muscle in the human body?

9. FOOD & DRINK: What is the primary ingredient in the Greek dish moussaka?

10. LITERATURE: Who wrote the children’s book “Where the Wild Things Are”?

Answers 1. Sea of Azov.

2. Apple.

3. Bill Murray.

4. Andrew Jackson.

5. Tiny pores on the underside of leaves called stomata.

6. Moe’s Tavern.

7. Lady Gaga.

8. Shoulder.

9. Eggplant.

10. Maurice Sendak. © 2025 King Features Synd., Inc.

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4. HISTORY: Which U.S. president authorized the Indian Removal Act, which forcibly relocated Native Americans?

5. BIOLOGY: How do plants take in oxygen and carbon dioxide?

6. TELEVISION: What’s the name of the bar in “The Simpsons”?

7. MUSIC: Which pop singer refers to her fans as “little monsters”?

8. ANATOMY: Where is the deltoid muscle in the human body?

9. FOOD & DRINK: What is the primary ingredient in the Greek dish moussaka?

10. LITERATURE: Who wrote the children’s book “Where the Wild Things Are”?

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2. Apple.

3. Bill Murray.

4. Andrew Jackson.

5. Tiny pores on the underside of leaves called stomata.

6. Moe’s Tavern.

7. Lady Gaga.

8. Shoulder.

9. Eggplant.

10. Maurice Sendak.

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Encinitas teachers’ book explores rules of friendship Rhoades educators teach social skills using dino puppet

By Cameron Adams

ENCINITAS — Rexy may want to be your best friend, but sometimes he gets in his own way.

The green, stuffed dinosaur has been used to teach kindergarten students at the Rhoades School in Encinitas for years. He is also the subject of a book aimed at helping children develop the skills to be kind to one another.

Julie Sugarman and Mary Ruppert wrote “Rexy and the Four Steps to Friendship” based on stories and strategies they developed over 27 years of teaching kindergarten in neighboring classrooms, including to this author, who was a kindergarten student of Ruppert’s.

Sugarman left the school before the 2023-24 school year after teaching there for 34 years. She remains deeply tied to the school having had her sons Eli and Zack attend Rhoades. Sugarman now has a grandson, Jake, who she believes will be the first second-generation graduate.

In the book, Rexy can say mean things and even takes a book from his friends while learning the Four Steps.

“He’s always struggling with controlling his impulses,” Ruppert said. “The kids like to see that because they’ve seen it at their own school. Maybe they want to say some of the things he says and get away with it.”

Rexy is one of nearly 30 puppets Ruppert said she uses to connect with stu-

MARY RUPPERT, a longtime kindergarten teacher and co-author of the children’s book “Rexy and the Four Steps to Friendship,” poses with Rexy, a green stuffed dinosaur she uses as a teaching tool, in her classroom at the Rhoades School in Encinitas. Photo by Cameron Adams

dents.

There is Jim the Awesome Dragon, who can do extraordinary things like fly, but “doesn’t think he’s anything special,” Ruppert said.

Other characters include Cal the Quiet Coyote and the Worried Wombat.

Ruppert said one of the best pieces of teaching advice she received came from a previous job working at a zoo: “Find the bridge between the child and what you want them to learn.”

Seeing pieces of themselves or their friends in the characters helps students better understand their own feelings and relate to the steps used to resolve conflicts between friends.

Ruppert said she learned a lot from observing and working with Sugarman, whom she described as “a mighty force” and “ahead of her time” in her approach to social-emotional education.

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“It is great that social-emotional learning is a much bigger part of education these days,” she said.

“When I was getting my credential, we didn’t have a single class on how to solve conflicts in the classroom.”

Sugarman said that in “in kindergarten there’s so

many things to learn beyond reading and math” including “learning how to learn” and how to “be patient with each other.”

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“To me kids need that role modeling to see that’s how you treat people,” Sugarman said. “That’s not a pencil and paper thing, but has to be interactive. You feel it and act it.”

The duo collaborated on the stories and received additional assistance on the project from Erica Dei, a graphic designer who is married to longtime Rhoades School physical education teacher Nick Dei. Ruppert drew the artwork for the book and said Erica Dei helped convince her not to overthink the illustrations.

Ruppert added that the most critical part of the

“Four Steps” is equipping students with the tools to build friendships despite inevitable conflicts.

“Kindergarteners tend to think in black-and-white terms,” she said. “So they’ll say, ‘Well, if that person hurt my feelings, they’re not my friend anymore. It’s over. It’s done. I’m never going to talk to that person again.’ And so this is to help them understand that they can move on.”

“They can’t agree to disagree, they have to be right,” Sugarman said. “Sometimes we just have to accept each other and that’s the way it is.”

“It’s fun, I think adults can still use it,” she said with a laugh.

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needs than we have space and a lot of passionate people who are engaged,” Lyndes said in response.

O’Hara said he would like to see any formal plans include a more robust parking strategy.

“If we put in pickleball courts or a pool, then we’re talking a ton of cars,” O’Hara said. “I think any discussion about any installation of any type of court, pool, facility is going to have to talk about parking.”

Ehlers agreed that parking in that part of the city is at a premium and that a thoughtful approach would be necessary in future discussions.

Shaffer said “park space is in a massive deficit,” calling it the “long forgotten stepchild of all this overdevelopment that’s happening.”

“If we don’t put these things first, it’s going to be the last thing that comes up and it’s going to be the first complaint that we get from whatever well-to-do person that moves in here because it’s not cheap anymore,” Shaffer said of dedicated recreation space in a city

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The city agreed to receive 13 tankless, electric water heaters through a program with SD EnergyLink.

The installation value, including removal of existing equipment, is $143,000, a sum Encinitas will not be required to pay under the countywide program.

The tankless water heaters are scheduled for fire stations 3, 4, and 5, as well as the Wastewater Collection building and the Encinitas Community Center.

The city estimates the change will reduce utility costs by $5,700.

The city also submitted a letter of support for a grant application by University of San Diego researchers seeking to complete a study on the impacts of sea level rise on surfing in the region.

The researchers contacted the city on Dec. 1 to request a letter of support for the California Ocean Protection Council’s Senate Bill 1 Sea Level Rise Adaptation Planning Grant Program to complete the Surf Resource Vulnerability Assessment for San Diego County.

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