The Coast News, June 20, 2025

Del Mar

Mayor’s STRs face scrutiny

Officials request state ethics review

By Leo Place

DEL

MAR

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As the Del Mar City Council finalized its ordinance regulating short-term rentals in the city in the second half of 2024, one council member began to question whether she might have a conflict of interest, due to her own practice of renting out her two condominiums as monthly rentals.

Mayor Terry Gaasterland, who was serving as deputy mayor at the time, brought the matter to the attention of the Del Mar city attorney and city manager, seeking advice from the California Fair Political Practices Commission on whether she had a conflict of interest.

After recusing herself from one meeting about the ordinance in August, Gaasterland said she received advice from the FPPC that she could continue participating in discussions and votes about the ordinance, which she did.

The public did not learn about the fact that she had rented out her own units until recently, after it was revealed that she had registered her two adjacent properties on Sea Cliff Way, both of which were considered her primary residences, as existing short-term rentals with the city.

Now, other council members have raised concerns about the short-term ordinance, adopted in September, being at legal risk due to this potential conflict of inter-

Fair rolls in

The 2025 San Diego County Fair kicked off its “Summer Pet-tacular,” bringing rides, music and culinary concoctions to the Del Mar Fairgrounds. More on 23.

A vision of nuclear offshore Cardiff resident David Richardson’s patented floating plant decades in making. 20

Convict arrested at beach

By City News Service

CARLSBAD — A con-

vict who walked away from a Barrio Logan halfway house last week was captured June 17, authorities reported.

State park rangers took 29-year-old Justin M. Dake into custody without incident at Carlsbad State Beach at about 10:30 a.m., according to the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation.

Dake disappeared from a Male Community Reentry Program center in the 2700 block of Boston Avenue in San Diego last Tuesday. He had been sentenced in Orange County in May 2017 to five years’ incarceration for attempted second-degree murder.

Fifteen months later, he was sentenced in Kern County to seven more years for assault by prisoner.

Parking lot’s future uncertain

Library board nixes sale despite pressure

By Samantha Nelson FALLBROOK

— A nearly

70-year-old downtown parking lot that has long served Fallbrook businesses and library patrons is at the center of a fight over whether the asphalt should remain a public amenity or be sold for new development.

The lot on Alvarado Street, between South Mission Road and South Main Avenue, belongs to Fallbrook Village Plaza LLC, a partnership of seven business owners who claim the cost of up-

keep has outpaced their ability to pay.

“Expenses have gotten way out of hand,” said Roy Moosa, owner and broker of Sun Realty and one of the property’s co-owners.

County planners have recently completed a downtown revitalization plan that aims to slow traffic on Main Avenue and revitalize commercial storefronts. As part of that effort, officials rezoned the parcel to “Village 1,” opening the door to shops, restaurants or mixed-use housing.

Moosa said the county initiated the rezoning; the owners did not. Rather than sell to a developer who might build on the land,

the owners sought a nonprofit organization that could preserve the site as a parking lot.

“A nonprofit could get a grant to repave the parking lot,” Moosa said. “It’s very difficult for private property owners to receive grants.”

Since library visitors often use the lot, the group approached the Friends of the Fallbrook Library, a charitable organization that funds programs at the county-run branch.

Initial talks appeared promising, according to Moosa, who said then-Friends President Michael Starling expressed inter-

Encinitas Fire exits 15-year service agreement

By Leo Place

ENCINITAS

— The Encinitas Fire Department is planning to withdraw from a 15-year cooperative fire management services agreement with the departments in Solana Beach and Del Mar and establish itself as an independent fire agency, officials announced.

The fire departments in Encinitas, Solana Beach, and Del Mar have been in a cooperative management agreement since 2009, a model that consolidates executive fire management and establishes cost sharing among the three jurisdictions.

Initially, the agreement was intended to enhance regional coordination and cost efficiency, with the goal of eventually establishing a Joint Powers Authority, which ultimately did not materialize. Encinitas Fire Capt. Josh Gordon stated that, due to population growth and specific needs in the city, the department aims to focus entirely on Encinitas.

With this change, the department can prioritize increased community outreach, wildfire prevention, and addressing challenges like behavioral health and homelessness.

“Encinitas has grown. I think we’ve all seen over the last 15 years since the start of this cooperative management agreement that Encinitas is a different place,” Gordon said. “It’s important to know that as we look at future development, and wildfire preparedness, we’re looking to really focus our efforts into Encinitas, to be able to protect the citizens here with 100% of our focus.”

Encinitas fire leaders first shared their plans to leave the agreement during a Fire Department Governance Subcommittee meeting in April. On June 11, the Encinitas City Council unanimously agreed to move forward with the transition, intending to leave the cooperative agreement in approximately nine months.

Fire department leaders will also return to the

more information about how the fire operations will be affected by the change. Gordon said the department expects to lose around $850,000 in annual revenue that it currently receives as part of the shared services agreement.

Gordon noted that the strong partnerships with the Del Mar and Solana Beach departments will remain in place, and that all neighboring agencies will continue to assist one another in times of emergency.

“We know that as we move forward, that emergency response and the quality of that is not gonna be diminished in any way. The closest ambulance is gonna be the one who responds to that call no matter what,” Gordon said.

Officials in Solana Beach and Del Mar stated that they are committed to maintaining high-quality service in their respective areas and will collaborate with Encinitas leaders during the transition.

“As a next step, Del Mar and Solana Beach will undertake a process to explore other options for fire management services and will work with the Encinitas City Manager and Fire Chief over the coming months to develop a smooth transition plan that ensures continuity of fire operations and response for all of the communities involved,” the city of Solana Beach said in a statement.

Encinitas fire leadership says that the depart-

ment has outgrown the model under the cooperative agreement, as it underwrites a significant portion of the budget and contributes the majority of the administrative infrastructure.

Currently, cost sharing between the three departments is calculated based on population, staffing, geographic area and the number of service calls. Encinitas covers approximately 69% of this Fire Management Services budget, but does not have proportional control over its services, the department stated.

The administrative personnel of Fire Management Services, including the fire chief, fire marshal, and fire administrative manager, are all from the Encinitas department.

When the Rancho Santa Fe Fire Protection District left the cooperative agreement in 2013, Encinitas also ended up providing staffing to fill the resulting vacant positions, Gordon said.

“While cost-sharing was a strength in the early years of the agreement, it now presents a mismatch between financial investment and operational control,” a staff report states. “A city of Encinitas’ size and sophistication should be empowered to lead, not constrained, by its fire service structure.”

By going solo, the Encinitas Fire Department will be able to focus more heavily on areas of needed growth, including specialized pro-

grams such as advanced EMS response, wildfire fuel management, and mental health correspondent pilots.

Leaving the shared governance model would also make it easier for the department to pursue additional grant opportunities and obtain fire accreditation, as well as improve its ISO (Insurance Services Office) scores, the department stated.

“We’ve been edging back towards this, and I think now it’s time to make a firm decision and go with it,” said Mayor Bruce Ehlers.

Gordon said there have been conversations over the years about creating a Joint Powers Agreement (JPA), which would legally formalize the three agencies under one fire department. However, it has never come to fruition.

“There’s not a lot of political will to go that direction with other cities. Yes, you can see this great money savings, but at the end of the day, there’s not a lot of willingness to give up the control of the budget of what their fire service looks like,” Gordon said.

The city’s withdrawal from the agreement should not result in a loss of personnel or equipment for any of the cities, Encinitas officials said, noting that each city has been purchasing its own apparatuses and hiring its own fire staff during the course of the agreement.

However, Councilmember Joy Lyndes said it will still be important to provide

information about how Encinitas Fire will be affected by this change, particularly with the change in administrative structure.

“I think this provides us with a juncture where we can look at, not only where do we go with this organization structure, but what other barriers are there,” Lyndes said.

Solana Beach City Manager Alyssa Muto and Del Mar City Manager Ashley Jones said both cities will keep their residents apprised of next steps as well.

“Solana Beach and Del Mar are prepared to initiate a process to identify potential options for future fire administration that will ensure our fire professionals are prioritized and supported while balancing an effective and fiscally responsible model,” Muto and Jones said in a press release.

Claro Fire

Personnel from several local fire agencies have gained control of a wildfire that cropped up in Carlsbad on June 12 near Denk Mountain, with residences under evacuation orders for a few hours along Rancho Santa Fe Road and San Elijo Road.

First responders began responding to the fire near Corte Claro and Calle Encino, known as the Claro Fire, around 2:46 p.m. The blaze was at one point measured at about 40 acres, according to the City of San Marcos.

As of 5 p.m., crews had stopped the advance of the fire, and evacuation orders were lifted around 5:30 p.m.

Evacuation orders were in place for residences bordered by San Elijo Road and South Rancho Santa Fe Road, including in the areas of Avenida Soledad,

Dovetail Road, Paseo Plomo, Indus Way, Fallsview Road, Weatherwood Court, Shadetree Drive, and Sheridan Way.

Residents were directed to go to the temporary evacuation point at Stagecoach Park at 3420 Camino De Los Coches in Carlsbad.

Crews from the Carlsbad, Encinitas and San Marcos fire departments responded to the fire, along with the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department and the Carlsbad Police Department.

No structures were believed to have been affected.

Residents are urged to download the Genasys Protect app for updated information. Evacuation information is also available at app.watchduty.org.

Avenida Amapola and Camino Junipero were closed while crews respond to the fire.

A group of middle school boys were mountain biking in the area when the fire began. Luke Tolmay said he was up on the mountain when he saw flames nearby.

“We were on the mountain, and we go up to that certain point up there, and then as we were up there it started getting really hot, and we saw around the corner, we saw the flames everywhere,” Tolmay said. “It just got so hot ... you could feel it. Everybody’s lip just dried out.”

The teenager said he headed down the mountain after seeing the flames and saw firetrucks and police vehicles arriving.

“It was just insane,” Tolmay said. “When we were there it wasn’t too big, but it got huge.”

Jordan P. Ingram contributed to this report.

FIRE CREWS in Solana Beach and Del Mar will continue to coordinate with the Encinitas Fire Department after the city moves to form an independent fire agency. The cities will also explore new fire service and cost-sharing options without Encinitas. Courtesy photo/Solana Beach

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Medicaid cuts hurt local clinics the most

By Fernando Sañudo

As Congress debates the future of Medicaid, we at Vista Community Clinic (VCC) are sounding the alarm. These proposed cuts would be catastrophic — not just for our clinics, but for the hundreds of thousands of Californians who depend on us for their health, their stability, and in many cases, their survival.

Vista Community Clinic serves more than 65,000 patients annually throughout North San Diego County, Orange County and southern Riverside County. Our patients are hardworking families, seniors on fixed incomes, immigrants, and young people just starting out.

The vast majority — close to 74% — are covered by Medi-Cal, California’s version of Medicaid and another 6% rely on Medicare.

For our patients, Medi-Cal is not a luxury; it is a necessity. It is how they access prenatal care, cancer screenings, vaccines, mental health therapy, dental services, and the treatment of chronic diseases like asthma and diabetes.

For many, VCC is their only medical home. When you cut Medicaid, you do not just reduce a line item — you erase their lifeline.

whelmed once again.

Every day at Vista, we see what accessible care makes possible. A young mother receives prenatal support and gives birth to a healthy baby.

A teen with depression finds help through schoolbased therapy. A farmworker with a suspicious mole is diagnosed early and treated before cancer spreads. None of this happens without Medi-Cal.

What is most frustrating is that we know these programs work. They save lives. They reduce overall healthcare costs. They prevent crises.

Slashing Medicaid now, just as many families are beginning to rebuild their lives, would undo decades of progress and force our communities to bear the brunt of Washington’s budget decisions.

Some policymakers say this is about fiscal responsibility. But cutting Medicaid is not fiscally responsible — it is fiscally destructive. Preventive care is always cheaper than emergency care. Community-based services are often more cost-effective than hospital stays.

Supporting mental health and substance use

treatment is more effective than waiting for someone to reach a breaking point. Ultimately, we will all pay the price for these short-sighted cuts.

At VCC, we have always believed that healthcare is a right, not a privilege. Our mission is built on the belief that healthy people create healthy communities. When we take away access to care, we erode the very foundation of that mission.

I urge our representatives in Washington, especially those who represent California’s diverse and vulnerable communities, to reject any plan that includes cuts to Medicaid.

I invite them to visit our clinics, meet the people whose lives are changed every day by Medi-Cal, and see the value this program delivers far beyond the exam room.

Let us be clear: these cuts are not abstract. They are personal. They are political decisions with life-altering consequences for millions of Californians.

And we will not be silent while our patients are put at risk.

Fernando Sañudo is the CEO of Vista Community Clinic.

Our region encompasses border communities, agricultural areas, and underserved urban neighborhoods—regions already struggling with provider shortages and health disparities. If these Medicaid cuts are enacted, the results will be devastating: longer wait times, fewer appointments, and programs such as our diabetes and chronic disease early intervention programs scaled back or eliminated altogether.

Emergency rooms will fill up with preventable conditions, and our public health systems — still reeling from the pandemic’s effects — will be over-

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It’s an apparent contradiction: On one hand, state regulators reported in May that California gasoline pump prices since 2015 average 41 cents per gallon higher than in other states, after accounting for taxes, fees and environmental costs.

On the other hand, two of California’s large refineries now plan to close soon, one by the end of this year and the other within the first half of 2026. They say they can’t afford to stay open, even though together they make 17% of the state’s gasoline.

How can gasoline refiners be making the highest profits in the lower 48 states, but still not enough to keep their plants open?

To understand this, it’s important to know the average net profit for oil companies varies, with the biggest refiners — the ones supplying branded stations like Chevron and Shell — making more money because of their retail marketing networks, while smaller refiners often supply lower-priced independent brands that pay (and charge) less.

State regulation of gas refining is a pretty new thing, dating from a 2023 law signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom that allows a wing of the state Energy Commission to order that refiners keep higher stocks on hand than previously at times when they’ve recently been caught at price gouging.

One such time came in February 2022, when pump prices jumped more than $2.50 per gallon within two days of an outage at one refinery near Los Angeles.

When Newsom signed the law allowing this kind of regulation, he accused oil companies of “gouging” and “screwing Californians.”

In fact, the state reported this spring that per-gallon excess profits by the oil companies peaked at $2.36 during a fall 2022 price spike.

There have been no similar-sized spikes since the new law took effect.

So how to explain the scheduled closures of a Phillips 66 refinery near Los Angeles and a Valero plant in Benicia?

Even with these refineries charging prices and posting profits consistently well above national averages — but without sudden windfall profits due to occasional outages for maintenance and mechanical problems — that’s what they plan.

Says one expert, “The two refineries are closing because they are old and expensive to run and the state’s planned transition to electric vehicles promised a drop in demand.”

Also, these refineries serve more unbranded gas stations than the biggest-in-California Marathon refinery near Los Angeles and the two big Chevron facilities at Richmond and El Segundo.

So they make less profit than their competitors that supply large networks of branded stations. Maybe they needed to gouge customers once in a while just to stay open.

Pollution also plays a role. Valero Benicia last October was forced to pay an $82 million fine. The state Air Resources Board and the Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD) imposed the penalty for violations involving unreported emissions of harmful organic compounds, including benzene. An investigation showed the violations had been occurring for about 20 years.

To fix up both the refineries aiming to shut down would cost in the hundreds of millions of dollars, an amount they believed they were unlikely to make up soon in the new no-price-spikes era. This situation is not unique: Several refineries in Texas are also closing in response to competition from new foreign “super refineries,” mostly in the Middle East.

The closing California plants will likely replace their production with gasoline shipped in from those and other foreign sources, including Indonesia. Chances are, there will be no major shortages, but there may be price increases, which could provide drivers with new reasons to buy EVs.

Of course, now that President Trump has eliminated federal EV price incentives and tax refunds, one or both of the outfits that have resolved to shut down may reconsider, as their potential economic futures look better than they did a few months ago.

Meanwhile, the remaining large refineries, which may soon be producing as much as 98% of California fuel, have no reason to stage a similar shutdown, which promises a long period of stability in this industry after the inevitable adjustment period that would accompany the two scheduled closures.

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Solana Beach Library hits 100-year milestone

Library traces humble beginnings to grocery store and resident’s home

By Leo Place SOLANA BEACH —

Residents gathered to celebrate and honor the 100year history of the Solana Beach Library on June 10, a century after Ira Earl Conner first began operating a little library out of his grocery store near Plaza Street in 1925.

The Solana Beach branch of the San Diego County Library has a storied history, having relocated to several different locations over the years before settling into its current home at Earl Warren Middle School in 2001.

“The Solana Beach Library, over the 100 years, has had some very, very interesting locations and sites,” said Friends of the Solana Beach Library Vice President Melissa Fischel.

After growing too big for Conner’s grocery store, the library was relocated to other storefronts on the 101 until around 1952, when Mrs. Joseph C. Scialdo agreed to move it into her home after no other businesses would take it in, according to a written history from the Friends of the Solana Beach Library.

It was relocated again to a leased space at 145 S. Highway 101 in 1953, and had to move again around 15 years later to a larger

space next door due to its growing circulation.

The Friends of the Solana Beach Library was formed in 1983, with the intention of finding a more suitable location for the growing library and supporting its programs.

That same year, the library moved into a new location at the Lomas Santa Fe shopping center.

By 1995, community members and city leaders began searching for funding for a more permanent space that would meet the community’s needs for years to come.

The 10,500-squarefoot library at Earl Warren Middle School opened in 2001, in a shared-use agreement between the San Diego County Library and the San Dieguito Union High School District.

Nowadays, the library offers numerous programs including toddler story times, adult and kids crafts, bridge, knitting, classes for learning English and Spanish, and even fitness programs.

Branch Manager Kathleen Sullivan-Long has led the Solana Beach Library since 2020, and said it serves as an important space for people of all ages, from the city’s older demographic to the 12- and

13-year-olds who come each day from the middle school.

“The middle school keeps us young, but Solana Beach is an older community, and we try to provide

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programs for the senior sect. But if you come on a Monday morning, there will be 75 toddlers here,” Sullivan-Long said.

The Solana Beach Library is also adapting to

technology-driven changes. The library’s digital circulation has surpassed its physical circulation, and the San Diego County Library system, as a whole, also boasts one of the larg-

est digital libraries in the world.

Connie Zilversmit said she used to come to the Solana Beach library with her son, and now gets to go with her grandson when she visits from Phoenix.

“There’s no place like the library,” Zilversmit said.

Fischel said she appreciates the vision of the original Friends of the Solana Beach Library founders, who pursued a more suitable space for the library.

Today, the Friends continue to fundraise for the library and operate the volunteer-run Title Wave bookstore, which sells donated books and other materials from community members. They remain focused on making the library a place that encourages literacy, love of reading and lifelong learning, she said.

“We are steadfast in our efforts to make this library a community hub,” Fischel said.

The Solana Beach branch of the San Diego County Library is located at 157 Stevens Avenue. It is open Monday, Wednesday and Thursday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Tuesday from noon to 7 p.m., and Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, visit the San Diego County Library website at sdcl.org/ locations/31 or the Friends of the Solana Beach Library Website at friendsofsolanabeachlibrary.org.

THE SOLANA Beach Library celebrated 100 years last week. It has operated out of multiple locations over the decades prior to finding its current home at 157 Stevens Ave. Bottom left, Library Tech Sally Dinanno works at the library on June 10. Photos by Leo Place

Grocery workers OK strike

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REGION — Workers at Albertsons, Pavilions, Ralphs and Vons grocery stores have begun preparations for a possible strike.

Local 770 of the United Food and Commercial Workers union, representing approximately 45,000 workers at the four stores in Southern California, announced June 11 that its members had voted overwhelmingly to authorize a strike.

“Our message is clear: We are fed up with these corporations’ union- busting tactics designed to intimidate us and prevent us from getting the fair contract that we’ve earned and deserve,’’ according to a statement from the Bargaining Committee of Locals 324 and 770 of the United Food and Commercial Workers.

“For four months, we’ve negotiated with Kroger and Albertsons, offering solutions to the staff shortage crisis that hurts store operations, working conditions, and customer service. The companies have dismissed our proposals and claimed that our concerns were ‘anecdotal’, downplaying the real challenges we and our customers face daily.

“At the same time, the companies have broken labor laws by engaging in unlawful surveillance, interrogation of members at actions, threats, and retaliation for union activity. This is unacceptable,’’ the statement continued.

“ ... This strike authorization vote means that we expect the companies to return to the bargaining table, negotiate a deal that works for everyone, and desist from their unlawful tactics, before we walk out and hit the picket lines.’’

UFCW Local 135 in San Diego County said over 90% of voting members authorized a strike.

The vote, held electronically from Sunday to Wednesday, saw participation from thousands of grocery workers across 87 stores in San Diego County, according to the union.

Brent Beltran, communications director for UFCW Local 135, told The Coast News that workers approved a strike, the union and grocery giant are still in negotiations.

“(A strike) will not be called prior to the end of bargaining on June 27,” Beltran said. “We’re hoping to get a deal but preparing in case we don’t.”

Negotiations are scheduled to resume on June 25, according to the

Measure Q helps balance city’s budget

Voter-backed sales tax measure to bring in $26.7M

By Leo Place SAN MARCOS

— The San Marcos City Council unanimously approved a healthy budget for the 2025-26 fiscal year on June 10, projecting an improved financial situation from previous years thanks to revenue from the Measure Q sales tax.

This year’s $204.4 million budget includes approximately $185 million for maintenance and operations and $19.1 million for capital improvement projects. It also plans for a 40% General Fund reserve, the second-highest reserve level in the county.

“In order to ensure that the General Fund remains in a balanced position, we continue efforts to operate the city like an efficient business,” said City Manager Michelle Bender.

Last year, San Marcos leaders had to make cuts across most city departments to achieve a barely balanced 2024-25 budget, highlighting the need for additional revenue sources.

As a result, city leaders advanced a local one-cent sales tax measure to the ballot, which was passed by around 66% of voters in November. The tax will fund public safety and emergency response, road and infrastructure maintenance, and parks and community spaces over 10 years.

Councilmember Maria Nuñez thanked city leaders and residents for making the sales tax measure possible.

“A year ago, there was a lot of uncertainty sitting in this seat with my colleagues. There was a lot of uncertainty of what was to come and where we would be in our budget, and luckily, Measure Q passed overwhelmingly,” Nuñez said. “I’m really grateful for the leadership that we had, and I’m really grateful for

our residents, that we were willing to do that for all of us, for our community.”

Measure Q is projected to generate a total of $26.7 million by the end of the 2025-26 fiscal year next summer.

Of this total, $6.8 million will be allocated to operating services, including park and trail maintenance, facility repairs, and fire equipment needs; $7.3 million will be dedicated to capital improvement projects; and $7.8 million will be transferred to the infrastructure replacement and rehabilitation funds.

This 8.7% infrastructure investment exceeds the 6% minimum required under city policy and will allow the city to address maintenance needs proactively before they become even more costly.

“This measure has allowed the city to responsibly resume meeting the service levels that support the quality of life that the San Marcos residents take great pride in, while simultaneously fulfilling its longterm commitments and service obligations,” said Salvador Roman, Budget Review Committee chair.

Emergency response services will account for more than half of the city’s $97.9 million in General Fund expenditures for 2025-26. This includes $28.7 million for fire services and $25 million for law enforcement, which also accounts for an estimated $900,000 increase to the contract with the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department.

The next-largest department expenditure is public works at $12.7 million, followed by internal services departments at $12.2 million, development services at $8.4 million, and parks and recreation at $5 million. Administration, legislative services, and other uses received the least funds.

San Marcos is projecting a 5% increase in General Fund revenues from last year, for an estimated

Escondido fixes rental ordinance

By Samantha Nelson ESCONDIDO

— The Escondido City Council has approved a series of amendments to its new short-term rental pilot program, clarifying that only property owners, not tenants, may operate short-term rentals within city limits.

The three-year pilot program, which launches July 1, requires short-term rental operators to obtain a business license, a shortterm rental permit and a transient occupancy tax registration certificate.

Rentals will also be subject to safety inspections and regulations, including limits on guest occupancy, proximity to schools, and neighborhood parking restrictions.

limitation on the pool of applicants.”

Additional changes include removing court convictions as a prerequisite for city-imposed fines. The revised ordinance authorizes the city to issue administrative fines directly, which McGuinness said would improve enforcement.

$98.3 million in total revenues. Property tax is the largest revenue source at 34%, followed by sales tax at 22%, and charges for services at 15%.

Capital projects

The $19.1 million Capital Improvement Project budget for this upcoming year outlines major projects for local parks, streets, and habitat restoration.

Projects with the biggest price tags this year include the $3.1 million annual surface seal project and $3.5 million for the restoration of 64 acres of wetland habitat in the San Marcos Creek from Discovery Street to Echo Lane.

The budget also allocates $3.5 million toward deferred roadway maintenance, including street rehabilitation projects and supplemental slurry.

“The city will be able to accomplish the deferred maintenance catch-up, which will keep our streets safe and our facilities in optimal operating condition, as well as enable staff to launch several necessary and now attainable preventative maintenance programs,” said Budget and Analysis Manager Janet Brotherton.

Staff said they will also need to reevaluate the repair schedule for local roads and conduct a new Pavement Condition Index (PCI) assessment to evaluate road conditions.

“We’ll definitely have to kind of reset … and evaluate where we need to catch up,” said Development Services Director Isaac Etchamendy.

Other roadway projects include $400,000 for a traffic signal at Linda Vista and Grand Avenue, and $1 million for the reconstruction of San Marcos Boulevard from Grand Avenue to Rancho Santa Fe Road.

City leaders said they would like to see more communication with residents about road projects, particularly regarding the

The program restricts rentals to single-family homes, duplexes, townhomes and some multifamily units, though only 2% of the city’s total housing stock — roughly 942 homes — will be eligible for shortterm rental use.

Properties such as accessory dwelling units, income-restricted housing, trailers, sheds, garages, vehicles and lots created under Senate Bill 9 are excluded.

Rentals are also prohibited within 500 feet of schools.

Under the new rules, hosts are required to pay a 10% transient occupancy tax, a $250 annual registration fee, and a $231 inspection fee. Violations will result in escalating fines — $1,000 for a first offense, $3,000 for a second and $5,000 for a third within 12 months.

Three violations in a year will result in permit revocation.

A majority of the council passed the original ordinance in December. On June 11, the council unanimously adopted amendments clarifying that renters are ineligible to apply as hosts.

“We wanted to make it clear that renters are ineligible applicants,” City Attorney Mike McGuinness said. “As we looked into tenant-landlord ability to sublet, we believe this is an appropriate and reasonable

“The way it was originally written required conviction of an infraction before the city could secure administrative fines – this removes the conviction and goes right to fines,” McGuinness said. He noted the violations remain misdemeanors and are still prosecutable, adding that the change “untethers” the fines from the criminal process.

The updated ordinance also includes new language allowing hosts to appeal permit suspensions — a provision intended to address due process concerns, McGuinness said.

The core ordinance remains scheduled to take effect July 1. The newly adopted amendments require a second reading by the council on June 25 and would take effect 30 days later, on July 25.

“I don’t see any impediment with going forward with the ordinance as is,” McGuinness said.

Deputy Mayor Consuelo Martinez, the lone dissenting vote when the original ordinance was approved in December, said she supports the latest amendments.

“I don’t support the overall ordinance, but I support these amendments,” Martinez said.

Councilmember Joe Garcia described a recent conversation with shortterm rental owners who said they planned to sell their properties in light of the new restrictions.

“I find it interesting that the moment the city begins to take measures to ensure that there are rules as to how we are to deal with each other, at least this one owner clearly told me it’s time to sell and move on and invest in somewhere else where there are no rules,” Garcia said.

Sheriff probes 2 suspicious deaths

By City News Service SAN MARCOS — Authorities were investigating the deaths of two people who were found inside a home in San Marcos, it was announced last week.

Deputies were dispatched at around 3:05 p.m. June 11 to a call of persons reported deceased inside a home located in the 1300 block of Miracielo Court, according to the San Diego County Sheriff’s Office.

Sheriff’s officials said the two victims were found

dead with no obvious signs of trauma.

The sheriff’s Homicide Unit responded to the scene and took over the investigation “due to the suspicious nature of the incident.’’

According to the agency, there was no apparent danger to the community, and the deaths appeared to be an isolated incident. Authorities urged anyone with information to call the Homicide Unit at 858-285-6330, after hours at 858-868-3200 or Crime Stoppers at 888-580-8477.

CITY WORKERS restripe the roadway near Discovery Elementary School in April. The city’s Measure Q sales tax will help fund public safety and emergency response, road and infrastructure maintenance, and parks and community spaces for 10 years. Courtesy photo/San Marcos

Carlsbad adopts new tourism model

By Samantha Nelson CARLSBAD —

The Carlsbad City Council has officially dissolved a nearly two-decade-old tourism district, marking the final step in transitioning to a new model for promoting tourism in the city.

The council adopted an ordinance on June 10 that disestablished the former Carlsbad Tourism Business Improvement District. The move follows the April 2023 creation of a new district, supported by a majority of the city’s lodging businesses, with a “more modern authorization structure.”

The original tourism district, formed in 2005, increased its assessment from $1 per room per night to 2% of the nightly room rate. The change, requested by hoteliers, expanded the budget from $1.5 million to $6.5 million but also required a new operating framework to support the increased funds and scope of work.

As part of the transition, the council formed a new district under the city’s Property and Business Improvement District Law of 1994 on April 18, 2023, and selected Visit Carlsbad to serve as the administrator for a five-year term beginning July 1, 2023.

To formally dissolve the former district, all remaining funds — approximately $7 million — had to be spent. The assessment ended on June 30, 2023, and Visit Carlsbad continued executing services under an extended agreement until all funds were expended by June 30, 2024.

By October, all services paid for by the previous district had been completed.

The old district’s advisory board met for a final time in November 2024 to confirm the use of remaining funds and unanimously recommended dissolution.

The council expressed its intent to disband the district in April, held a public hearing on May 20, and unanimously approved the ordinance on its second reading this month.

Economic Development Director Matt Sanford said all 484 of the city’s lodging businesses were notified of the change, and no opposition to the dissolution was received.

“There is no immediate fiscal impact on the city from approving the disestablishment of the no-longer-needed district,” staff wrote in the report.

The ordinance will take effect 30 days after adoption.

Oceanside OKs police upgrades

The City Council has approved a nearly $3.2 million contract to upgrade the police department’s body-worn and in-car camera systems, expand automatic license plate recognition capabilities, and integrate video data into a centralized management platform.

The new equipment, approved on June 4, will replace the city’s current five-year agreement with Axon for body-worn cameras, which is set to expire on July 1. The new contract includes 240 new cameras, an evidence tagging license, storage, device connectivity, and docking stations.

Assistant Police Chief John McKean said that while body-worn cameras are not mandated by law, they are widely considered “industry standards” and serve as “a vital tool in helping to de-escalate and reduce complaints” against officers.

The cameras record a range of interactions, in-

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OUSD, MiraCosta push biotech

By Samantha Nelson OCEANSIDE —

A new partnership between Oceanside Unified School District and MiraCosta College will provide high school students with the opportunity to earn an associate degree in biomanufacturing prior to graduation.

The program, set to launch this fall, will begin with a cohort of 24 freshmen who will take college-level coursework during their high school years, allowing them to complete a bachelor’s degree more quickly and at a lower cost.

Program graduates will meet all requirements for an associate degree in biomanufacturing.

“This program is unique because we’re creating a structure for them to be able to complete all of the requirements for an associate’s degree in biomanufacturing while they are still in high school,” said Dominique Ingato, co-department chair of MiraCosta College’s biotechnology program.

Students who earn an associate’s degree can complete their bachelor's coursework in just two more years of college.

For many, that path may also be tuition-free under the California College Promise Program, which waives fees for eligible fulltime students who are California residents or non-resident “Dreamers.”

“It’s a huge win for our community,” said Donald Bendz, communications director for Oceanside Unified. He said the district serves many socioeconomically disadvantaged families who stand to benefit.

Biotechnology utilizes biological systems to develop products in various fields, including healthcare and agriculture. Biomanufacturing, a branch of biotech, involves producing these products using microorganisms, animal cells or plant cells.

Students in the program will initially complete coursework online before transitioning to hands-on lab work at MiraCosta’s new $42.5 million Chemistry and Biotechnology Building.

Talks between the college and school district began several years ago as Career and Technical Ed-

ucation (CTE) pathways expanded. CTE programs offer students practical experience in high-demand fields, facilitating a smoother transition into college or careers.

“CTE pathways help bridge students to college and vocational opportunities,” said Richard Lawrence, executive director of Educational Support Services for Oceanside Unified.

Teresa Collis, CTE coordinator for the district, said the program builds on an existing dual enrollment arrangement with MiraCosta College, one of just 15 community colleges in California authorized to offer a bachelor’s degree in biotechnology.

“We’ve been wanting to get our students into these state-of-the-art laboratories that replicate the industry,” Collis said.

The inaugural class of 24 students was selected based on their interest, attendance and motivation, rather than their grade point average (GPA).

“We weren’t necessarily looking for straight-A students, but those who were motivated to take advantage of the program,” Lawrence said.

The program will include academic support to help students manage the demands of college-level coursework while still in high school.

Program leaders say the location makes sense. North San Diego County is a central biotech hub, with employers like Genentech partnering with MiraCosta College and hiring students before they graduate.

“We’re one of the na-

tion’s major biotech hubs, so we have lots of larger companies like Genentech, which is one of our partners located just 10 minutes down the road, that end up hiring our students even before they graduate,” Ingato said. “There are also a lot of startups in the area working on some cutting edge projects.”

According to ZipRecruiter, the average wage for biotech jobs in California is approximately $45 per hour, making it an attractive option for students seeking to stay in the region after graduation.

Ingato said the program also attracts adults, including single mothers and career changers, looking to enter a higher-paying field.

The district monitors local labor markets to align its CTE offerings with real-world opportunities,

Collis said. While balancing full-time school and work is a challenge for many, she said this program makes it more manageable.

“These students are going to be seen as the cream of the crop as far as the hiring pool because they’ve already been working with industry standard equipment with lab researchers right alongside them,” Collis said.

Anthony Gomez, an incoming freshman at Oceanside High School, is among those selected for the program’s first year. Gomez said he was drawn to science in general, but especially to biomanufacturing.

After weeks of checking his email for an update, he was thrilled to learn he’d been accepted.

“It’s a great opportunity,” he said. “My parents are really excited for me too.”

MIKE FINO, left, dean of MiraCosta College’s Mathematics and Science department, and Dominique Ingato, co-chair of the college’s biotechnology program (in dark lab coat), are shown in the lab with students. Courtesy photo/MiraCosta

POPULAR ATTRACTIONS like Legoland will continue to benefit from the city’s updated tourism effort. Courtesy photo

Who’s NEWS?

ALABAMA GRADUATES

The following students graduated from the University of Alabama: Alison Byron and Mia Weisman of San Diego, Lauren Gillbank of Encinitas, and Josie Ryan of Carlsbad.

OBERLIN GRADUATE

Brooke Nomi Levan of Encinitas graduated from the Oberlin College and Conservatory in Ohio.

PROVOST’S LIST

Nichole Carrasco of San Diego, Annette Reed-Lilly of Oceanside and Kathleen Smith-Mercado of Carlsbad were named to Ohio University’s spring provost’s list, recognizing high-achieving, part-time undergraduate students who have a 3.5 or greater GPA.

PRESIDENT’S LIST

The following students

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made the spring president’s list at their respective colleges and universities: Danielle Martin of Carlsbad and Levi Katriel of San Diego at the College of Charleston in South Carolina; and Leila Wheeler of Carlsbad, Hillary Cardinell of Encinitas, and Cassidy Matwiyoff, Gaby Mitrani and Ryan Hartmann of San Diego at the University of Alabama.

DEAN’S LIST

The following students made the spring dean’s list at their respective colleges and universities: Carter Kermott of Carlsbad at Mercer University in Georgia; Ashley Clardy of Carlsbad at Elmhurst University

in Illinois; Kayla Rhoads of Oceanside at Saint Francis University in Pennsylvania; Andrew Kortes of Vista at South Dakota State University; Jennifer Creasy of Oceanside and Cristina Haggerty of San Marcos at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College in Indiana; Alexa Mikeska of Carlsbad, Catherine Gizzo of Del Mar, and Elliot O’Dell of Oceanside at the College of William and Mary in Virginia; Hudson Taylor and Quinn Harder of Carlsbad, Jackson Lloyd of Carmel Valley, Allison Hill of San Marcos, and Ali Byron, Amanda Phillip, Lucciana Lucia, Mia Weisman and Sebastien Wenger of San Diego at the University

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of Alabama; Pietro Lanza di Scalea, Austyn Overman and Adyson Baker of Carlsbad, Claire Ratzer of Solana Beach, Emma Thomas of San Marcos and Leila Winters of Encinitas at Miami University of Ohio.

ROTARY SCHOLARS

The following students received scholarships from the Carlsbad Hi-Noon Rotary Club, which raised $45,000 for students this year during the Fourth Annual Scholarship Raffle: Julianna Miracco and Michela Miracco of Sage Creek High School, and Lauren Giroux, Lily O’Neill, Kirra Herreria, Valeria Bedoya, Brandon Lynch, Aryana Mahasseni, Ethan Harnett-Perez and Broden Corona of Carlsbad High School.

DON DIEGO SCHOLARS

The Don Diego Scholarship Foundation’s Board of Directors awarded a total of $93,500 in college scholarships to 25 students across San Diego County. The top four recipients are Anairis Canseco of Solana Beach, Madeline Davis of Valley Center, Kate Xu of San Di-

ego and Connor Nelson of Ramona. The remaining recipients are Tate Criqui of Del Mar; Gabby Anderson of La Jolla; Elona Gevarges, Kaitlyn Law and Anton Hester of San Diego; Aubree Hoyt of Alpine; Kiara Konyn, Teo Konyn, Jamie Newton, Sage Bowles, Michael Sanchez and Charlina Scmidt of Escondido; Emerson Rockwell and Rhys Morey of Valley Center; Mariah Morris of Ramona; Alice Powell, Clayton Critz and Madyson Hayes of Fallbrook; Weston Merriman of Santee; Kelsey Weller of Julian; and Logan Brown of San Marcos. Don Diego annually offers college scholarships to students who have participated in the San Diego County Fair and/or other activities associated with the Del Mar Fairgrounds.

GRAMMY CAMP

Ty Morgan, a student at The Grauer School in Encinitas, is one of 82 high school students from across the country who will attend the 21st Annual Grammy Camp for his guitar performance. He is a student in the school’s advanced music

class and performed at this year’s Grauer School of Rock Gala. He is also the drummer of Kook, a local punk/ grunge/hard rock band.

NEW BIKES

Medtronic employees in Carlsbad recently assembled and donated 20 brandnew bicycles along with helmets and locks for students in the Boys & Girls Clubs of North West San Diego’s Griset Clubhouse in Encinitas. The bikes will enhance the club experience for kids attending one of eight summer locations.

GOLD NUGGET AWARD

The Pacific Coast Builder’s Conference awarded Landry Design Group for two projects, one of which is for the El Milagro Residence in Rancho Santa Fe. The award is the oldest and most respected design awards competition in the nation.

QUALITY OF LIFE

Carlsbad ranked seventh among U.S. cities for social progress, according to the U.S. Social Progress Map, which measures how effectively cities support their residents’ quality of life based on three key factors: basic human needs, foundations of well-being and opportunity.

WATER PIPELINES

Olivenhain Municipal Water District recently completed construction of over 5,600 feet of recycled water pipelines in Carlsbad and Encinitas. The move is expected to save more than 12.5 million gallons of drinking water annually.

Pets of the Week

STRING CHEESE is Rancho Coastal Humane Society’s pet of the week. He is a 1-year-old, 7.5-pound, male domestic short hair cat.

According to his report card, String Cheese is “a compact burst of feline energy. Curious, clever, and endlessly entertaining.” He was picked up as a stray and taken to a crowded shelter. When nobody claimed him, he was transferred to Rancho Coastal Humane Society through Friends of County Animal Shelters.

He is medium-to-high energy. String Cheese will still want to take his cat naps on the couch, but that follows his playtime and “zoomies” through the house. String Cheese loves to meet new people. When he gets excited, he “talks.”

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

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

call 760-753-6413 or visit SDpets.org.

EVE is the Helen Woodward Animal Center’s pet of the week. She is a 16-monthold Labrador retriever and Australian kelpie blend.

Eve has been at the animal center since she was a 3-month-old puppy. Eve loves to lie in laps and receive all the pets she can get.

Even though she isn’t a puppy anymore, she still has lots of energy. She loves to run around with her chew toys and chase tennis balls in the yard.

Eve’s adoption fee is $245 plus a $36 microchipping fee.

Helen Woodward Animal Center is located at 6461 El Apajo Road in Rancho Santa Fe. Kennels are now open seven days a week, Monday through Thursday, 12 p.m. to 6 p.m., and Friday through Sunday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

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

BERRY is the San Diego Humane Society’s pet of the week. She is a 3-year-old German shepherd mix with a tan and black coat.

Berry is a shy girl who

is searching for a calm home where she can feel safe and blossom at her own pace. She may be hesitant with new faces at first, but with a little patience (and a few treats), she warms up and becomes affectionate. She enjoys gentle pets and companionship.

Berry will do best in a quiet, low-traffic environment without young children. Once she’s comfortable, her personality shines with playful energy, a love for squeaky toys, and zoomies in the yard. She also loves taking walks. Berry has lived peacefully with another dog before, though she can be reactive to unfamiliar dogs on leash and may guard her favorite toys or spaces. Berry’s adoption fee is $110. She is located at the Oceanside campus. Fees include spay/neuter services, current vaccinations, permanent microchip identification, an incentive for pet insurance and a license for residence in the city limits of Carlsbad, Del Mar, Encinitas, Escondido, Oceanside, Poway, San Diego, San Marcos, Santee, Solana Beach and Vista. For questions, visit sdhumane.org/adopt or call 619-299-7012.

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San Diego County Fair. Courtesy photo

Fish House Vera Cruz shuts down

By Leo Place

SAN

MARCOS

— Fish House Vera Cruz, a San Marcos culinary staple and longtime gathering spot for locals, shuttered its doors last week after 47 years of operation.

The seafood restaurant and fish market, located along West San Marcos Boulevard, was opened by Rex and Karen Butler in January 1979, in what was formerly considered Old California Restaurant Row, and has remained a family-owned business over the subsequent decades.

On June 11, the Butler family announced the restaurant had closed and thanked all the customers and employees for their years of support.

“Every story has an end and this is now time for ours. We did all that we could to remain open for our employees and community, but unfortunately the time has come to close our doors,” the Butler family said in a statement.

Hundreds of former customers took to social media to share their dismay

cluding public encounters, criminal investigations, interviews, and general police activity.

Councilmember Jimmy Figueroa emphasized the importance of maintaining body-worn cameras, drawing on his experience as a former member of the Police and Fire Commission’s oversight committee.

“We go straight to the body worn cameras whenever there is a complaint from the public,” Figueroa said. “They have proven to be an immense tool for oversight and accountability.”

The department’s existing contract for Fleet 3 in-car cameras will also be extended under the new agreement, pushing service through 2030.

Currently, nearly 70 Oceanside police vehicles are outfitted with these cameras, which are linked to mobile computer terminals via cellular data.

Originally purchased with a Department of Justice grant in 2023, the Fleet 3 system will now be supported for an additional five years.

All video footage will

Locals ring NYSE closing bell

By Jordan P. Ingram RANCHO SANTA

FE — Two North County financial advisors marked a “magical” milestone on Wall Street last month when they were invited to ring the closing bell at the New York Stock Exchange.

Bernard Surovsky of Carmel Valley and Larry Kriesmer of Rancho Santa Fe, co-founders of Kings Road Financial, rang the NYSE closing bell on May 28 in celebration of their newly launched exchange-traded fund, Measured Risk Portfolios, or MRP SynthEquity ETF (NYSE: SNTH).

about the closure and reminisce about the restaurant’s beloved dishes, from oysters Rockefeller to clam chowder to mesquite-grilled fresh fish, as well as its rustic interior featuring fish tanks and salvaged Douglas Fir wood beam ceilings.

The restaurant has employed over 3,700 employees over the years, the Butlers said.

“The success of the restaurant wouldn’t have been possible without the support and dedication of the managers and all the employees who created a welcoming community for customers to enjoy themselves and keep coming back to,” the statement said.

Fish House previously opened other locations in Carlsbad and Temecula, but both have since closed.

The Butlers did not specify the exact reason for their closure. However, the announcement comes around one year after the closure of Old California Restaurant Row, with a mixed-use project set to

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be consolidated through Axon’s Fusus platform, which combines data from body-worn cameras, drones, fleet cameras, tasers and other devices into a single system.

According to police officials, the integration will enhance a Real Time Crime Center that is currently under development.

The department will also incorporate Axon’s automatic license plate reader software into existing incar cameras, allowing them to function as plate readers.

Data collected from all devices will be stored through Axon’s cloud-based platform, Evidence.com, providing streamlined access for the Oceanside Police Department, the City Attorney’s Office, and the San Diego County District Attorney’s Office.

City officials said the $3.2 million contract is included in the 2025-2026 fiscal year operating budget, which was approved at the same June 4 council meeting.

THINK GREEN

“It was a surreal, humbling experience that I only dreamed of, but never really imagined would ever happen,” Surovsky told The Coast News.

The exchange-traded fund, or ETF, is a type of investment fund that holds a mix of assets, such as stocks, bonds or commodities, and trades on a stock exchange like an individual stock.

The local duo’s EFT is designed to offer “known possible losses with no ceiling for gains” by combining U.S. Treasury holdings with options tied to the S&P 500. According to the partners, the fund seeks to limit downside risk while preserving equity market upside.

As of June, Measured Risk Portfolios has traded more than 1.25 million shares and reached profitability less than three months after its listing on NYSE Arca, a Chicago-based subsidiary of the NYSE Group.

For the longtime financial business partners, the NYSE invitation came as a

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surprise, with both describing it as evoking a sense of “elation and exhilaration peppered with disbelief.”

“Standing on the balcony with Larry (Kreismer) and Alexander (Flecker) and looking over the NYSE trading floor and seeing our company logo on all the screens while looking at the multitude of people who were there to share in this most magical moment of all of our lives is a memory that will bring me immense joy forevermore,” Surovsky said. “I still can’t believe it actually happened — it was magical.”

Airport parking

San Diego International Airport opened the second stage of the Terminal 1 Parking Plaza on June 13, adding around 2,400 more airport parking spaces. The plaza now has a total of 5,200 parking spaces adjacent to the existing Terminal 1 and the New T1, is scheduled to open in September 2025.

“We opened the first stage of the Terminal 1 Parking Plaza in August

2024, which more than doubled the number of parking spaces we offered at the previous Terminal 1 parking lot,’’ said Kimberly Becker, president and CEO of the San Diego County Regional Airport Authority. “We have a significant demand for onsite parking at SAN and the opening of stage 2 allows us to better provide that for our customers. We now have nearly 8,500 close-in parking spaces at Terminal 1 and 2 at SAN.’’ To access the Terminal 1 Parking Plaza, drivers can follow directional signs along westbound and eastbound North Harbor Drive. The entry and exit lanes have ticket kiosks equipped with an intercom system that connects with the airport’s parking management office, an airport authority statement reads.

The plaza is made up of three color-coded sections to help travelers find their vehicles, along with glass-backed elevators and open stairwells intended to provide safety to travelers. Additionally, a free tire-inflation station is near the exit on Level 1, and luggage carts are available on all levels.

A total of 1,023 spots are designated for carpool, electric and hybrid vehicles, 20 for close-in 1-hour spaces and 185 spaces with EV charging ports.

According to the airport authority, a parking guidance system will allow customers to quickly find open stalls, reducing vehicle emissions.

Vehicles that enter and exit the parking plaza in under 10 minutes will not be charged for parking.

— City News Service

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LOCAL FINANCIERS Larry Kriesmer, left, of Rancho Santa Fe, and business partner Bernard Surovsky, right, of Carmel Valley, celebrated the launch of their new endeavor at the New York Stock Exchange last month. Courtesy photos/NYSE

SEAFOOD RESTAURANT and fish market Fish House Vera Cruz shuttered last week after 47 years. Courtesy photo

CITY OF CARLSBAD ORDINANCE NO. CS-494

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA, REPEALING CHAPTER 3.37 OF THE CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL CODE AND DISESTABLISHING THE FORMER CARLSBAD TOURISM BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT

WHEREAS, the City of Carlsbad established the Carlsbad Tourism Business Improvement District on Nov. 15, 2005 (Old CTBID) under the Parking and Business Improvement Area Law of 1989 (California Streets and Highways Code Section 36500 et seq.) (“89 Law”); and WHEREAS, Ordinance No. NS-778 enacted the Carlsbad Municipal Code Chapter 3.37 –Carlsbad Tourism Business Improvement District, which codi ed the Old CTBID; and WHEREAS, as the Old CTBID’s budget and capabilities grew, it needed a modern statutory structure to allow for enhanced long-term planning and continuity of operations; and WHEREAS, the City Council formed a new Carlsbad Tourism Business Improvement District on April 18, 2023 (New CTBID) under the Property and Business Improvement District Law of 1994 (California Streets and Highways Code Section 36600 et seq.) (“94 Law”) as e ectuated in City Council Resolution No. 2023-118; and WHEREAS, the New CTBID will continue to promote tourism and visitor services with Visit Carlsbad as the contracted Owners’ Association as de ned under the 94 Law; and WHEREAS, as a result of the New CTBID’s establishment, the Old CTIBID wound down operations and exhausted its remaining funds as of October 2024; and WHEREAS, as a result of disestablishing the Old CTBID, Chapter 3.37 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code will become obsolete; and WHEREAS, the City Council has the authority to disestablish the Old CTBID under California Streets and Highways Code Section 36550; and WHEREAS, on April 22, 2025, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2025-084 (“Resolution of Intention”) declaring its intention to disestablish the Old CTBID, repeal Chapter 3.37 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code, and set a public hearing for May 20, 2025 at 5:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter can be heard, at Carlsbad City Hall, 1200 Carlsbad Village Drive, Carlsbad, California, 92008; and

WHEREAS, in accordance with California Streets and Highways Code Section 36523, city sta caused a complete copy of the Resolution of Intention to be published in a newspaper of general circulation in the city, and within seven (7) days following the adoption of the Resolution of Intention furnished a complete copy via rst-class mail to each business owner assessed within the Old CTBID; and

WHEREAS, on May 20, 2025, a public hearing was held at Carlsbad City Hall, 1200 Carlsbad Village Drive, Carlsbad, California, 92008, where evidence, both written and oral, was presented to, and considered by, the City Council during the public hearing.

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

1. The above recitations are true and correct.

2. That the adoption of an ordinance repealing Carlsbad Municipal Code Chapter 3.37 and disestablishing the Carlsbad Tourism Business Improvement District established in 2005 is exempt from environmental review under CEQA Guidelines Sections 15061(b)(3) and 15378(b)(5) as it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility the proposed action may have a signi cant e ect on the environment.

3. Carlsbad Municipal Code Chapter 3.37, Carlsbad Tourism Business Improvement District, is repealed in its entirety.

4. Pursuant to California Streets and Highways Code Section 36550, the City Council disestablishes the Carlsbad Tourism Business Improvement District.

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

PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Carlsbad on the 10th day of June, 2025, by the following vote, to wit:

AYES: Blackburn, Bhat-Patel, Acosta, Burkholder, Shin NAYS: None.

ABSTAIN: None.

ABSENT: None.

PUBLISH DATE: June 20, 2025 City of Carlsbad | City Council

NOTICE OF ORDINANCE INTRODUCTION

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DEL MAR, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION

2.38.020 OF THE CITY OF DEL MAR MUNICIPAL CODE – DESIGN REVIEW BOARD MEMBERSHIP

The above referenced ordinance was introduced by action of the City Council on June 16, 2025. Adoption of the above listed ordinance will be considered on July 7, 2025.

/s/Sarah Krietor, Administrative Services Manager/City Clerk Date: June 17, 2025

06/20/2025 CN 30743

NOTICE OF ORDINANCE INTRODUCTION

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DEL MAR, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE DEL MAR MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 8.12 SAN DIEGUITO LAGOON AND RIVER, AND ADDING CHAPTER 14.54 BICYCLES, REGULATING BICYCLES, INCLUDING ELECTRIC BICYCLES, IN THE CITY OF DEL MAR

The above referenced ordinance was introduced by action of the City Council on June 16, 2025. Adoption of the above listed ordinance will be considered on July 7, 2025.

/s/Sarah Krietor, Administrative Services Manager/City Clerk Date: June 17, 2025 06/20/2025 CN 30742

NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 1019

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DEL MAR, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE DEL MAR MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADD SECTION 10.04.015 REFLECTING LOCAL ADOPTION OF THE DEL MAR FIRE HAZARD SEVERITY ZONES MAP DESIGNATING MODERATE, HIGH, AND VERY HIGH FIRE HAZARD SEVERITY ZONES TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 51179

The above referenced ordinance was adopted with the following vote: Ayes: Mayor Gaasterland, Deputy Mayor Martinez, Councilmembers Quirk and Spelich; Noes: 0; Recuse: 0; Absent: 0; Abstain: 0, on June 16, 2025. A full copy of the ordinance may be reviewed in the Administrative Services Department.

/s/Sarah Krietor, Administrative Services Manager/City Clerk

Date: June 17, 2025

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T.S. No. 25-73402 APN: 158320-21-00 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALEYOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 10/18/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER.

A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank speci ed in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to

CITY OF ENCINITAS

DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT

505 S. Vulcan Avenue, Encinitas, CA 92024

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

City Hall Hours: Monday through Thursday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM and every other Friday (6/27) 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM and closed June 19, 2025, in observance of Juneteenth

NOTICE OF PENDING ACTION ON ADMINISTRATIVE APPLICATION AND COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT

PROJECT NAME: Simkins Accessory Dwelling Unit; CASE NUMBER: CDPNF-007967-2025; FILING DATE: March 11, 2025; APPLICANT: Carol J. Simkin and Samuel Simkin; LOCATION: 1433 Bella Azul Court (APN: 216-122-46); PROJECT DESCRIPTION: A coastal development permit for the addition to and conversion of an existing bedroom to an Accessory Dwelling Unit; ZONING/OVERLAY: Rural Residential-1 (RR-1), Hillside/Inland Blu , Cultural/Natural Resources, Special Study, and Coastal Overlay Zones; ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS: The project is exempt from further environmental review pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15303(a), which exempts the construction of a new accessory dwelling unit. The project meets this criterion. None of the exceptions in Section 15300.2 of the CEQA Guidelines apply and no historical resources will be impacted by the proposed development.

STAFF CONTACT: Esteban Cisneros, Contract Assistant Planner: (760) 943-2244 or ecisneros@encinitasca.gov

PRIOR TO 5:00 PM ON, Monday, June 30, ANY INTERESTED PERSON MAY REVIEW THE APPLICATION AND PRESENT TESTIMONY, ORALLY OR IN WRITING, TO THE DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT. WRITTEN TESTIMONY IS PREFERRED IN ORDER TO HAVE A RECORD OF THE COMMENTS RECEIVED.

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

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

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

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be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Trustor: VINCENT C MOTONAGA, A MARRIED MAN AND DEBORAH V MOTONAGA, A MARRIED WOMAN Duly Appointed Trustee: ZBS LAW, LLP Deed of Trust recorded 10/27/2005, as Instrument No. 20050931002, of O cial Records in the o ce of the Recorder of San Diego County, California, Date of Sale: 7/14/2025 at 10:30 AM Place of Sale: AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE EAST COUNTY REGIONAL CENTER BY STATUE, 250 E. MAIN STREET, EL CAJON, CA 92020 Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $289,748.02 Note: Because the Bene ciary reserves the right to bid less than the total debt owed, it is possible that at the time of the sale the opening bid may be less than the total debt owed. Street Address or other common designation of real property: 3675 BRANCH COURT OCEANSIDE, CALIFORNIA 92054-1633

Described as follows: As more fully described on said Deed of Trust. A.P.N #.: 158-320-2100 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the bene ciary within 10 days of the date of rst publication of this Notice of Sale. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned o may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying o all liens senior to the lien being auctioned o , before you can receive clear title to the

property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s o ce or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, bene ciary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (866) 266-7512 or visit this internet website www. elitepostandpub.com, using the 25-73402. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be re ected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. 181696 Title No. 95530921-55 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 07/30/2021. 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 07/11/2025 at 9:00 AM, Prime Recon LLC, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 08/05/2021, as Instrument No. 2021-0559528, in book xx, page xx, of O cial Records in the o ce of the County Recorder of San Diego County, State of California, executed by Denise Daley Balocco, an unmarried woman WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION

NOTICE TO TENANT: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call (866) 266-7512, or visit this internet website www. elitepostandpub.com, using the 25-73402 to nd the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. Dated: 6/9/2025 ZBS LAW, LLP, as Trustee 30 Corporate Park, Suite 450 Irvine, CA 92606 For Non-Automated Sale Information, call: (714) 8487920 For Sale Information: (866) 266-7512 www.elitepostandpub.com Ryan Bradford, Trustee Sale O cer This o ce is enforcing a security interest of your creditor. To the extent that your obligation has been discharged by a bankruptcy court or is subject to an automatic stay of bankruptcy, this notice is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a demand for payment or any attempt to collect such obligation. EPP 44025 Pub Dates 06/20, 06/27, 07/04/2025 CN 30719

TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK/ CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by 2924h(b), (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States), East County Regional Center, 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: FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE ABOVE DEED OF TRUST. APN 160330-29-00 The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 3808 Vista Campana S 23 AKA 3808 S Vista Campana South 23, 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 made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $421,045.05 If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The bene ciary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. Dated:6/6/25 Prime Recon LLC Prime Recon LLC. may be attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained may be used for that purpose. By: Devin Ormonde, Assistant Vice President Prime Recon LLC 27368 Via Industrie Ste 201Temecula, CA 92590 (888) 725-4142 FOR TRUSTEE’S SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: (844) 901-0998 OR VIEW OUR WEBSITE: https://salesinformation. prime-recon.com NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned o may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying o all liens senior to the lien being auctioned o , before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s o ce or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee,

bene ciary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (800) 280-2832 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site - www.auction.com - for information regarding the sale of this property, using the le number assigned to this case: TS#181696. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be re ected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale.

NOTICE TO TENANT: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call (800) 2802832 for information regarding the trustee’s sale, or visit this internet website www.auction. com or auction.com/sbl079 for information regarding the sale of this property, using the le number assigned to this case TS#181696 to nd the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. A-FN4845311 06/13/2025, 06/20/2025, 06/27/2025 CN 30703

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE

Trustee’s Sale No. CARCS-25020828 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 11/6/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, bene ciary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 800-2802891 or visit this Internet Web site www.auction.com, using the le number assigned to this case, CA-RCS-25020828. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled

CITY OF ENCINITAS

PUBLIC NOTICE OF ORDINANCE ADOPTION

ORDINANCE NO. 2025-07

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Encinitas has adopted Ordinance No. 2025-07 titled “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Encinitas, California, Designating Moderate, High, and Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones by Map Pursuant to California Government Code Sections 51175-51189 and Amending Encinitas Municipal Code Chapter 10.02 (Fire Map).”

Ordinance 2025-07 nds and declares that:

• the updated Fire Hazard Severity Zone maps were transmitted to the City of Encinitas by the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection;

• the designation of these zones is necessary for public safety and the protection of life, property, and natural resources from wildre; this ordinance complies with all applicable procedural and substantive requirements under California law;

• the City Council designates within the City of Encinitas the moderate, high, and very high re hazard severity zones, as required by California Government Code section 51179 and as transmitted by the Director of the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection;

• the re hazard severity zones are designated on a map titled “Encinitas Fire Hazard Severity Zones” (FHSZ Map), as shown in Exhibit A to Ordinance 2025-07 and the FHSZ Map is intended to be used in conjunction with the most current edition of the California Building Standards Code (Title 24) and supersedes any other maps previously adopted by the City of Encinitas designating re hazard severity zones; and

• that Section 10.02.010 of Chapter 10.02, Fire Map, of the Encinitas Municipal Code is amended as shown in Exhibit A to Ordinance 2025-07;

Ordinance 2025-07 was introduced at the Regular City Council meeting held on May 21, 2025, and adopted at the Regular City Council meeting held on June 11, 2025, by the following vote: AYES: Ehlers, Lyndes, O’Hara, San Antonio, Sha er; NAYS: None; ABSTAIN: None. ABSENT: None. The Ordinance is on le in the o ce of the City Clerk, 505 South Vulcan Avenue and may be viewed between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act/Section 504 Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and Title VI, this agency is an equal opportunity public entity and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnic origin, national origin, sex, religion, veteran status or physical or mental disability in employment or the provision of service. For additional information, contact the City Clerk’s O ce at 760-633-2601. /Kathy Hollywood, City Clerk.

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sale may not immediately be re ected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. On July 11, 2025, at 09:00:00 AM, AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE EAST COUNTY REGIONAL CENTER STATUE, 250 E. MAIN STREET, in the City of EL CAJON, County of SAN DIEGO, State of CALIFORNIA, PEAK FORECLOSURE SERVICES, INC., a California corporation, as duly appointed Trustee under that certain Deed of Trust executed by WALTER PATRICK MARTIN, AN UNMARRIED MAN, as Trustors, recorded on 11/14/2006, as Instrument No. 2006-0806510, modi ed under Instrument No. 2017-0256115, of O cial Records in the o ce of the Recorder of SAN DIEGO County, State of CALIFORNIA, under the power of sale therein contained, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER, for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank speci ed in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. The sale will be made, but

without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Property is being sold “as is - where is”. TAX

PARCEL NO. 122-040-66-00

PARCEL 1:THAT PORTION OF THE SOUTH HALF OF THE SOUTH HALF OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 25, TOWNSHIP 10 SOUTH, RANGE 4 WEST, SAN BERNARDINO MERIDIAN, IN THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, ACCORDING TO THE OFFICIAL PLAT THEREOF, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID NORTHEAST QUARTER WHICH IS NORTH 89’05’13” WEST (RECORD NORTH 89’05’14” WEST), 264.26 FEET FROM THE SOUTHEAST CORNER THEREOF, ALSO BEING THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE NORTH 7’20’10’’ WEST, 20.17 FEET; THENCE NORTH 84’28’20’’ WEST, 306.41 FEET TO A TANGENT 200 FOOT RADIUS CURVE CONCAVE NORTHEASTERLY; THENCE

NORTHWESTERLY ALONG SAID CURVE 144.99 FEET THROUGH A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 41’32’10’’; THENCE TANGENT TO SAID CURVE NORTH 42’ 56’10” WEST, 98.46 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 77’48’45” WEST, 442.87 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 31’21’00” EAST, 89.92 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 89’05’13” EAST, 888.01 FEET (RECORD 888.03 FEET) TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING.THE ABOVE DESCRIBED PARCEL CONTAINS 1.85 ACRES GROSS AND 1.47 ACRES NET. RESERVING THEREFROM AN EASEMENT FOR ROAD, SEWER, WATER, GAS, POWER AND TELEPHONE LINES AND APPURTENANCES THERETO OVER, UNDER, ALONG AND ACROSS THE NORTHEASTERLY 30 FEET THEREOF. PARCEL 2:AN EASEMENT FOR ROAD, SEWER, WATER, GAS, POWER AND TELEPHONE LINES AND APPURTENANCES THERETO OVER, UNDER, ALONG AND ACROSS THAT PORTION OF THE SOUTH HALF OF THE SOUTH HALF OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 25, WITHIN A STRIP OF LAND 30 FEE WIDE LYING NORTHEASTERLY AND NORTHERLY OF AND ADJOINING THE NORTHEASTERLY AND NORTHERLY LINE OF LAND DESCRIBED IN DEED TO WALKER P. MARTIN, ET INT, RECORDED MARCH 18, 1969 AS FILE NO. 47145 OF

NOTICE INVITING BIDS

CITY OF ENCINITAS

CS23G HSIP 11 CITYWIDE PEDESTRIAN CROSSING UPGRADES

Notice is hereby given that the City of Encinitas will receive ELECTRONIC BIDS ONLY, via the on-line bidding service PlanetBids, up to 2:00 PM, on July 1, 2025. At which time said ELECTRONIC BIDS will be publicly opened and read. The results will be posted on PlanetBids immediately upon bid opening. Bidders need not be present at bid opening.

WORK TO BE DONE: The work to be done includes the construction of ADA curb ramps, striping improvements, construction of new streetlight standards, conduit, and pull boxes, and installation of new SDG&E electrical circuit.

Engineer’s Estimate – $250,000

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

COMPLETION OF WORK: The Contractor shall nish all improvements complete and in place within Sixty (60) working days of the Commencement Date in the Notice to Proceed.

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

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

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

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

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

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

City of Encinitas

BY: Jill T. Bankston, P.E.

DATE: June 12, 2025 Director of Engineering/City Engineer

END OF NOTICE INVITING BIDS

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PUBLIC NOTICE

SOLANA BEACH SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF EDUCATION

NOTICE AND DURATION OF PROVISIONAL APPOINTMENT OF BOARD MEMBER

On June 17, 2025, the Solana Beach School District Board of Education appointed Jomi Richard to ll the Board vacancy created by the resignation of Trustee Tanya Koshy. Trustee Koshy’s resignation was led with the San Diego County Superintendent of Schools and is e ective June 30, 2025. Trustee Jomi Richard will hold o ce until the next regularly scheduled election for district board members, which will occur on November 3, 2026.

Unless a petition calling for a special election and containing a su cient number of signatures is led in accordance with Education Code section 5091 with the San Diego County Superintendent of Schools within 30 days of the date of the provisional appointment, it shall become an e ective appointment.

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OFFICIAL RECORDS. PARCEL 3: AN EASEMENT FOR WATER PIPE LINES AND INCIDENTAL PURPOSES ALONG A STRIP OF LAND 20 FEET WIDE IN THE SOUTH HALF OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 25, THE CENTER LINE OF SAID EASEMENT BEING DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE SOUTH HALF OF THE

SOUTH HALF OF SAID NORTHEAST QUARTER; THENCE ALONG THE NORTH LINE THEREOF NORTH 89’06’56” WEST 559.20 FEET TO AN ANGLE POINT IN THE BOUNDARY OF LAND DESCRIBED IN DEED TO HENRY A. HAYUNGS ET UX, RECORDED AUGUST 5, 1959 IN BOOK 7809, PAGE 367 OF OFFICIAL RECORDS. PARCEL 4: AN EASEMENT FOR SEWER, WATER, GAS,

POWER AND TELEPHONE LINES AND APPURTENANCES THERETO, OVER, UNDER, THONG AND ACROSS THAT PORTION OF THE SOUTH HALF OF THE NORTHEAST

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Sports

Like a lightning bolt, ex-Chargers energize

sports talk

The games have long been determined, the dust settled decades ago from the conquests and heartaches delivered by the San Diego Chargers.

Not any Chargers bunch, mind you, but Air Coryell’s proud members who were the architects of the most exciting era in a franchise that, also years ago, left San Diego.

But the love those Chargers players from the 1970s and ‘80s, and anyone associated with those squads, shared with each other never dissipated. If someone earned their stripes on coach Don Coryell’s watch, well, they never had to watch their back.

It was always one-forall and all-for-one with these rascals, which brings us to the incomparable Dr. Richard Gilbert, a longtime member of the Chargers back when lightning bolts were spotted locally with regularity.

Gilbert, a Charger without a uniform but the essence of the excellence and entertainment that those Air Coryell teams displayed, turns 98 on Monday.

“He was always one of the guys,” said Dan Fouts, the former Chargers quarterback. “It was that New York-thing he had, whatever that was, and he was just fun to be around.”

How so?

Gilbert’s Coryell imitations are legendary. His wry sense of humor snags victims at every turn. His quips are iconic, with Fouts sharing one that Gilbert, a podiatrist who was a trailblazer in matching sports and feet, never skipped.

“The first time I had a problem with plantar fas-

ciitis, I went to see him,” Fouts said of the man affectionately known as ‘Feets.’

The first thing he said was, ‘Take off your pants and let’s take a look.”’

Fouts laughed. Gilbert, with a mischievous twinkle in his eyes, laughed. Anyone hearing the tale laughs as well.

Everyone knows Fouts is top-shelf, by the way he heaved a football that landed him in every Hall of Fame imaginable. But few know what a grand sport Fouts is, along with his wife, Jeri, in putting wind under Gilbert’s wings and keeping that Chargers flame flickering.

Gilbert, a streetwise kid from Brooklyn, is at the sunset of a life that took him to the NFL’s biggest stages, where he rubbed shoulders and treated the feet of the game’s biggest stars. He resides in Seacrest Village Retirement Community in Encinitas.

Those that Gilbert befriended back then give back, every Tuesday, with

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a Zoom call, which is engineered with Fouts calling the signals. Ex-Chargers join with glee, all with the purpose of spilling affection toward a man they cherish, well, from head to toe.

“We love him and always appreciated the way he took care of us,” former Chargers kicker Rolf Benirschke said. “Looking back now over the many years, we have all really come to appreciate how special those times were. So when one of ‘us’ is going through a difficult time, the word gets out and the guys want to do whatever they can to help.”

During the COVID-19 pandemic, the Fouts tandem started holding Zoom dates, and “Tuesdays with Dr. Gilbert” became a regular occurrence. It was so popular that other Seacreast residents started taking similar calls on iPads with their family and friends.

That morphed into inroom visits with Gilbert. Just make sure you bring the goods. Gilbert, an East Coast guy with a San Diego vibe, prefers Jersey Mike’s roast beef sandwiches, accompanied by chips and either brownies or chocolate chip cookies.

about playing shortstop at Ohio State and we bet on everything.”

The wagers seldom exceed a dollar. The conversations they fuel are priceless.

Or both.

“It’s like we have a little picnic,” Jeri Fouts said.

Except they’re no ants and few say uncle when the chats get rolling, with Gilbert’s favorite singers, Frank Sinatra and Tony Bennett, soaring in the background. If someone cues the Glenn Miller Band, that’s keen, too.

“We talk about when he was in high school and how he worked at Yankee Stadium as a ‘stile guy,” Fouts said. “He did the turnstile at the celebrity gate for all the players’ wives. He talks

Ditto for Gilbert’s expression when many former Chargers, his Chargers, ditched Zoom and showed up in mass.

Along with Gilbert’s incredible caregivers, Chargers fan Glen Franco, in particular, the Bolt Brigade supplies the spiritual medicine.

Among those joining Fouts and Benirschke were Charlie Joiner, Del Mar’s Billy Ray Smith, Ed White, Oceanside’s Willie Buchanon, Hank Bauer, Don Macek and Bob Horn.

“When getting together, the magic happens and we relive old memories,

tell old stories,” Benirschke said. “It brings us back to that very special time.” Minutes shared with Gilbert are sands in the hourglass that are well spent.

“You could see by the gathering what it means to be loved and to give love,” Gilbert said. “This team had a lot of love, and there are things we will never forget. You can’t take away the memories, and we sure have a lot of memories.”

Here’s to many more “Tuesdays with Dr. Gilbert”, as his one-time patients became long-time friends. It’s a graceful circle that tugs at anyone’s heartstrings, feet first.

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

Padres score off Ohtani in pitching debut

By City News Service

SAN DIEGO — The Padres got two singles and a run off Shohei Ohtani in his one-inning Los Angeles Dodgers’ pitching debut June 16 at Dodger Stadium.

Fernando Tatis Jr. hit a full-count four-seam fastball for a single, moved to second on a wild pitch and third on Luis Arraez’s single on a 2-2 sinker. Tatis scored on Manny Machado’s sacrifice fly to center fielder Andy Pages.

Ohtani induced Gavin Sheets and Xander Bo-

gaerts to ground out to end the inning.

Anthony Banda replaced Ohtani as the Dodgers’ pitcher beginning the second inning but remained in the game as their designated hitter.

The pitching appearance was Ohtani’s first since Aug. 23, 2023 when he tore his ulnar collateral ligament while playing for the Angels.

Manager Dave Roberts said Sunday he expected Ohtani to be able to pitch one inning longer each week.

After striking out on a full count leading off the bottom of the first, Ohtani doubled in Pages, who had also doubled, with two outs in the bottom of the third, tying the score, 1-1.

Ohtani singled in Pages, who had been hit by a pitch, with the Dodgers’ fourth run of their five-run fourth inning that gave them a 6-2 lead.

Ohtani struck out in the sixth and walked in the eighth in the Dodgers’ 6-3 victory.

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DAN FOUTS, left, shares time with Dr. Richard Gilbert during a San Diego Chargers game in 1984. Fouts, a Hall of Fame quarterback, and other ex-Chargers remain close to Encinitas’ Gilbert as he nears his 98th birthday. Courtesy photo

LONGTIME CHARGERS podiatrist Richard Gilbert, center, is surrounded by former players at Seacrest Village in Encinitas. Gilbert is flanked by Don Macek, left, and Hank Bauer. Back row, from left, Rolf Benirschke, Dan Fouts, Billy Ray Smith, Willie Buchanon, Bob Horn, Charlie Joiner and Ed White. Courtesy photo

San Diego rugby club captures national title

Huntley leads way as Mustangs rally for U18 trophy

By Noah Perkins

ELKHART, Ind. — Trailing 7–5 at halftime of the Boys High School National Championship final on May 25, the San Diego Mustangs U18s showed no signs of panic.

“We felt good about it even though we were down,” said head coach Matty Sandoval. “We felt like we had the better team. I think the players felt confident. Certainly the coaches did as well.”

Facing the reigning champion Charlotte Cardinals — the team that had knocked them out in last year’s semifinals — the Mustangs exuded quiet confidence. They had dominated possession and territory in the first half, and Sandoval’s message at the break was simple: stay the course.

Not to mention Spencer Huntley at scrum half — a luxury for any team down early.

Huntley, a 6-foot, 200-pound standout from Cathedral Catholic High School, has been a key player on the U.S. under-20s team since his junior year of high school. The shaggy blonde-haired senior's size, fitness, and rugby IQ make him an unusually dominant presence at the scrum-half position, which is typically reserved for smaller players.

Huntley is heading to Hartpury University in England this fall, with expectations that he’ll sign a developmental deal with a Premiership team in the UK.

“We have the great fortune of having, I think, the best high school player of the last 20 years,” Sandoval said of Huntley.

Huntley scored the Mustangs’ final 14 points, powering their second-half surge to victory.

Mateo Bresenden, a lock from Westview High School and a University of Utah commit, was named co-MVP of the final. Known as one of the best jumpers in the country, Bresenden was especially dominant in the quarterfinals against Woodlands of Houston, Texas.

Torrey Pines High School senior James Curtis, who is headed to the University of California, Berkeley, played center and contributed several tries and strong defense. Will Barrett, a fellow Torrey Pines student-athlete headed to the University of Arizona, played eight-man and combined

effectively with Bresenden to score multiple times throughout the tournament.

“We call it an overload — a two-on-one, sometimes even three-on-two. Mateo and Will run that better than any fours I’ve seen. They both score a lot because they work so well together,” said Sandoval, in his 18th year coaching the Mustangs and doubling as Torrey Pines’ head coach for the last 15 years.

The Mustangs faced a tough path to the final. In the quarterfinals, they defeated Woodlands from Houston, Texas. Then in the semifinals, they beat the number three seed in the country, the Cavemen from American River, Utah, 36–19.

Sandoval described the tournament as “a very, very heavy tournament.”

“You play three games in three days. Just imagine the top 24 high school football teams in the country having to play a game every day for three days. That’s nuts— it frankly is nuts," Sandoval said. "It’s probably the heaviest load. They don’t do it in college, the pro leagues don’t do it, the inter-

nationals don’t do it. They have a week between every game.”

The rugby National Championship is an annual tournament that brings together 24 of the best high school and U18 club teams.

The Mustangs played in the

U18 Tier I bracket, featuring players ages 16 to 18 from 14 San Diego-area high schools, including Torrey Pines, Cathedral Catholic, Rancho Bernardo, Eastlake, Francis Parker, Westview, La Jolla High, La Costa Canyon, Helix

High and Santa Fe Christian.

Forty-five players made the trip with the Mustangs.

“Rugby is growing in San Diego, with about 35 teams competing locally and a push to make it a CIF sport within the next two years,” Sandoval said. “The 2031 Rugby World Cup, coming to the U.S., adds excitement as players like Spencer Huntley could represent the country. Last year, five Mustangs made the U.S. junior team that played in Scotland, including Spencer, who started at scrum half as an 11th grader—an unprecedented achievement.”

With players ranging from second grade through high school, the Mustangs are a close-knit rugby community.

“When we returned from Elkhart, there were more than a hundred Mustang kids, boys and girls, along with their families, greeting us at the airport with signs and balloons,” Sandoval said. “Our U18 players know they’re representing not just their team, but the entire rugby community and all of San Diego. That pride drives them every time they step on the field.”

MATEO BRESENDEN of Westview High School was co-MVP of the final, a 19-14 Mustangs win over the defending champion Charlotte (N.C.) Cardinals. Photo by Adam Taich

THE MUSTANGS celebrate their national championship last month in Elkhart, Indiana. The U18 club team drew from 14 San Diego-area high schools. Photo by Adam Taich

CONTRIBUTORS TO the San Diego club’s national championship run included, from left, Will Barrett (8), Adrian Aybar (5), James Curtis (12) and Spencer Huntley (9), whom coach Matty Sandoval called “the best high school player of the last 20 years.” The Cathedral Catholic senior scored the Mustangs’ final 14 points in the championship win. Photos by Adam Taich

JAMES CURTIS, of Torrey Pines High School, carries the ball upfield during last month’s U18 boys rugby championship match. Photo by Adam Taich

bring 202 housing units, over 10,000 square feet of commercial space, and a 1.5-acre park to the property.

While the Fish House property is not part of the project — it is located directly adjacent — overall business in the area has slowed drastically, and the restaurant has faced issues with the project developer, Lennar, regarding easements.

In 2023, owners of Fish House and the neighboring restaurant Cocina Del Charro argued that the project would infringe upon easements granted to them in the 1980s and 1990s through private agreements with the Eubanks family, the previous owners of the Restaurant Row site.

Fish House owners sued Lennar in June 2024, alleging breach of the easement agreement. Roughly one month before announcing the restaurant’s closure, the Butler family reached a settlement agreement with Lennar, and the case was subsequently dismissed.

Attorneys for Lennar declined to comment on the lawsuit or settlement.

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union. The workers’ contracts expired March 2.

“We respect the rights of workers to engage in collective bargaining and remain committed to negotiating in good faith to reach an agreement that is fair to our employees, good for our customers and allows our company to remain competitive,’’ Albertsons, which is also the parent company of Pavilions and Vons, said in a statement.

A Ralphs spokesperson said in a statement:

“We remain actively engaged in bargaining with the union because we believe the best outcomes are achieved at the table, not through disruption. Our current offer reflects that commitment, including market-leading wage increases for associates over the life of the agreement, and continued investment in industry-leading health care and a pension. These are benefits that many non-union competitors do not offer.

“We remain committed to good faith bargaining that rewards our hardworking associates and keeps groceries affordable for our customers.’’

The union said it is seeking “living wages, affordable healthcare benefits, a reliable pension (and) more staffing and better working conditions for a better customer experience.’’

Union members approved a three-year contract in 2022 after a threatened strike, including wage increases of $4.25 per hour for most workers while some classifications received higher pay raises.

Teen Writing Contest 2025 Carlsbad student wins writing contest

By Jordan P. Ingram

ENCINITAS — Ary-

ana Mahasseni, a student at Carlsbad High School, has taken first place in the inaugural Teen Writing Contest, a regional competition that asked young authors to envision how they would spend $10 million to improve their communities.

The contest, presented by Ms. Oceanside Real Estate in partnership with The Coast News and Write Away Books, was open to all 11th- and 12th-grade students in North County San Diego.

Organizers said this year’s entries showcased an impressive blend of creativity, thoughtfulness and heart.

Second place went to Ava Baker of Canyon Crest Academy, and third place was awarded to Tanya Mandyam of Westview High School.

“We are blown away by the creativity and heart shown in this year’s entries,” The Coast News said in a statement. “Your visions for improving our communities were thoughtful, inspiring, and a true testament to the talent across North County.”

The top three submissions will be published online at thecoastnews.com. Winners will also receive awards and recognition from contest sponsors. Second place received $500 and third place received $100.

sharing a diverse mixture of voices and experiences.

“I wanted this contest to be more than words on a page,” said Chris Kydd, publiusher of The Coast News. “At The Coast News, we’re here to lift up our community, and what better way than giving young writers a real chance to be heard and celebrated. Their big ideas inspire me, and I hope they inspire our local leaders, too.”

The panel of judges included Coast News Managing Editor Jordan Ingram; Rob Weinberg, chief strategist at Write Away Books; strategist and author Susan Grant Legacki; retired editor Steve Dreyer of Pomerado News; and Melissa Huk, author, broker and sponsor of the contest through Ms. Oceanside Real Estate.

By Aryana Mahasseni

Having called Carlsbad home my entire life, and now proudly walking the halls of Carlsbad High School, I hold a deep connection to this city. While my hometown is dear to my heart, my love for North County San Diego transcends city boundaries.

From Encinitas to Oceanside, the community is a mosaic of strong neighborhoods, scenic views, diverse people, community spirit, and, of course, our coastal trademark.

Given the ability to invest $10 million in the place I love most, I would devote it to five areas that reflect the values I see within our community: honoring local voices, compassion for those less fortunate, enhancing educational opportunities, protecting the environment, and empowering youth.

With these additions, I believe we can transform North County from a place we love to a future we build together.

Honoring Local Voices

Every city has history, but North County has

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est last fall. The board discussed the idea but took no vote.

Tensions flared in June when the volunteer group’s vice president, Pennie Leachman, circulated a letter stating that the board had issued a vote of no confidence in Starling, who subsequently resigned.

Leachman wrote that Starling “repeatedly made incorrect assertions that when the investment ac-

stories, rich with surfers-turned-entrepreneurs, immigrant dreamers, and artists whose murals paint our towns. I would dedicate funds to a project called “North County Narratives,” employing local journalists and storytellers to collect oral histories and photographs from long-time inspirational residents.

These narratives would come alive through digital exhibitions, walking tour apps, and murals that tell our story block by block. Imagine a bus stop in Vista where you can scan a QR code and hear a grandmother recount the first taco shop on the street. Preserving these memories means our future rises on the shoulders of those who built our past.

Housing pathways

The lack of stable housing is an issue impacting all of North County, including Carlsbad, and needs a longterm, compassionate solution. I would invest in developing a tiny home village, small in scale but sustainable in character, for people experiencing homelessness.

The village would offer

count balances reached $2 million in assets, we would face auditing requirements.”

Under California law, only nonprofits with annual revenues of $2 million or more are required to undergo an independent audit and file a report with the state attorney general.

“He created a false sense of urgency to reduce investment account balances,” the letter states.

It also says, “FOFL Board approvals to ‘explore’ (not purchase) the parking lot were based on misrepre-

The contest prompt challenged students to answer the question: “How would you spend $10,000,000 to improve your community?” Entries were judged on creativity and originality, writing quality, clarity and structure, and relevance to the theme.

The contest was open to students enrolled in public, private or homeschool programs throughout North County San Diego.

The contest received dozens of entries from students across North County,

According to Kydd, The Coast News plans to continue the writing contest after the success of this year’s event.

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safe shelter and on-site services, including job training, mental health counseling, and career placement. This project allows people the power to restart their lives and gives them the dignity and stability they rightfully deserve.

Residents could even contribute to the village through art, gardening, or mentorship, creating a community of mutual uplift. Because in North County, we don’t just offer handouts — we offer hands held.

Investing in STEAM

What if every student in North County had access to a mini innovation lab right on their campus? Using the funds, I’d equip schools with 3D printers, virtual reality science simulations, drone kits, and art-tech fusion tools that merge creativity with computation.

Students wouldn’t just read about engineering— they’d build bridges from recycled ocean plastic. They wouldn’t just study biology — they’d program robots to mimic ecosystems.

By expanding access to high-quality STEAM programs and investing in pas-

sentations concerning the need to reduce investment account balances and failure to disclose relevant facts.”

With investment income described as “a vital source of funding for library programs,” the letter adds that “the Board has since voted to vigorously oppose use of investment funds to acquire the parking lot.” It concludes, “At no time was acquisition of the lot approved by the Board.”

An attorney advised the nonprofit that buying the parking lot would fall out-

sionate, industry-trained educators, we would prepare students not only for careers but for a future they’ll be leading.

Youth Empowerment

As a student balancing schoolwork, a part-time job, and after-school commitments, I understand the importance of having a space to just be. That’s why I would establish Youth Empowerment Hubs across North County — safe, vibrant centers open after school and on weekends. These spaces would offer music studios, mental health lounges, sports courts, tutoring pods, and leadership bootcamps.

Teens could pitch ideas for social impact and earn mini-grants to implement them. Instead of waiting to grow up to make a difference, young people would be given the tools to lead now.

Preservation

The soul of North County lives in our wild spaces — our cliffs, lagoons, and marine life. But these spaces need us now more than ever. I would use funds to launch a “Living Shorelines Initiative,” combining art,

side its mission, according to the letter.

Ahead of a membership meeting Monday, the board warned volunteers of a “hostile takeover by a local group that plans to take our hardearned library program money and use it” to buy the property.

“We feel exceedingly threatened,” said board president Jane Dupes, who succeeded Starling. “We’re like David going against Goliath – at least that’s how I feel.”

Dupes said county studies show ample parking in

science, and community to combat erosion and restore marine biodiversity. Students and volunteers could help plant native dune grasses, build oyster reefs, and install underwater kelp gardens. Interactive environmental art installations would remind beachgoers of what is at stake. By merging conservation with creativity, we ensure that future generations can marvel at the same natural beauty we sometimes take for granted.

Our Future

North County isn’t just where I live, it’s who I am. From the laughter at beach bonfires to the voices raised in support of one another, this place radiates potential. With $10 million, I would plant seeds of memory, compassion, innovation, opportunity, and sustainability that bloom into a stronger, more unified North County.

And as someone who believes deeply in my generation, I know that if we’re given the tools, the trust, and the time, we will turn those seeds into something extraordinary.

the village and at the library. Moosa stressed that the “local group” referenced in notices is not the lot’s ownership. “They made a decision they thought was best, and the owners of the LLC accepted that,” he said. Should no buyer step forward to preserve the site, the owners could sell to a developer. The lot is not listed in the county’s RHNA inventory, meaning a builder would need an additional rezoning for affordable housing.

MELISSA HUK, left, of Ms. Oceanside Real Estate, awards a $1,000 prize to Aryana Mahasseni for her first-place essay in the 2025 Coast News Teen Writing Contest. Photo by Chris Kydd

City seeks grant for housing trust

Escondido to fund housing in East Valley area

By Samantha Nelson ESCONDIDO —

The city is applying for a regional grant to establish a housing trust fund and an in-lieu fee program, both of which aim to support affordable housing projects along the city’s East Valley corridor.

The City Council voted unanimously to direct staff to apply for funding through the San Diego Association of Governments’ Smart Growth Incentive Program. The program, funded by TransNet — a half-cent sales tax approved by county voters nearly four decades ago — supports public infrastructure and planning projects that promote compact, mixed-use, and transit-oriented development.

If awarded, the city’s proposal would establish a housing trust fund and corresponding in-lieu fee specific to the East Valley Specific Plan area, located along East Valley Parkway in the general proximity of the Escondido Transit Center. The area is designated as a “high-quality” transit corridor.

“The housing trust fund is like a bank account,” said City Planner Veronica Morones. “Funding would go into it, and that funding would then theoretically be expended on housing development, and the city would control how that funding is expended.”

Under the proposal, developers building within the East Valley plan area would be required to contribute to the fund through in-lieu fees, unless they construct housing at the target density levels outlined in the plan.

“It’s not an ubiquitous fee for everyone,” Morones said. “There are avenues for not having to pay while contributing to the trust fund.”

Morones added that

the city will work with a consultant to develop a fee structure that is “reasonable and in line with” similar estimates used in other jurisdictions.

The creation of both the trust fund and the inlieu fee is mandated under the city’s adopted sixth cycle housing element. In addition to bolstering affordable housing options, the initiative is expected to give the city more control over future development. The City Council would have final approval authority on any projects funded through the trust.

“This one’s intriguing, but ultimately, I support this,” Mayor Dane White said.

Escondido joins other regional cities, such as Oceanside, which have implemented in-lieu fees to help fund affordable housing projects.

City officials said a decision from SANDAG is expected this fall. If the city secures the grant, staff do not expect the program to be fully developed for at least another year.

Separately, the city also approved applying for the same grant program to support the third phase of its Grand Avenue Vision Plan.

County gas prices

The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in San Diego County rose 1.2 cents Wednesday to $4.672.

The average price is three-tenths of a cent less than one week ago, 15 cents less than one month ago and 15.3 cents less than one year ago, according to figures from AAA and the Oil Price Information Service. It has dropped $1.762 since rising to a record $6.434 on Oct. 5, 2022.

“With Israel and Iran trading attacks, oil prices have surged to multi-month highs — setting the stage for additional price hikes at gas pumps across the country,’’ said Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy.

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est. The ordinance resulted from years of work and community input, and is intended to result in transient occupancy tax revenue for the city that it wasn’t previously collecting.

In a contentious discussion on Monday, the council agreed in a 2-1 vote, with Dan Quirk opposed and Gaasterland recused, to request that the California Fair Political Practices Commission review whether Gaasterland had a conflict of interest.

“Our focus tonight is about protecting the city and to ensure that it is not endangered as a result of any potential conflict of interest or nondisclosure by Mayor Gaasterland,” said Councilmember Tracy Martinez, who brought forward the item with Councilmember John Spelich.

The two council members clarified that the city is not claiming Gaasterland did anything wrong, nor are they initiating an investigation at this point. Instead, they are referring the matter to a third party to ensure that the ordinance is protected.

“The goal of this agenda item is to be transparent to the public and ultimately determine if there is anything the City needs to do to protect the integrity of the adopted STR Ordinance, keep the Ordinance on track for Coastal Commission consideration, and understand potential conflicts for future participation” (in decisions related to the ordinance), an agenda report states.

While the issue will only be referred to the FPPC for now, the city’s agenda item originally recommended that the council also refer the matter to the San Diego County Civil Grand Jury, San Diego County District Attorney’s Political Integrity Unit, and California Attorney General’s Office.

However, this drew ire from several residents, including friends and family of Gaasterland, who said this would do nothing to protect the STR ordinance and would only cause her reputational damage.

“You’ve recommended a criminal referral of your mayor. That is a crater in

somebody’s life,” said resident Shirli Weiss.

Quirk heavily criticized Martinez and Spelich for bringing the item forward before receiving input from the FPPC on whether Gaasterland was conflicted.

“I don’t think this should be an agenda item,” he said. “My understanding is that Mayor Gaasterland has already reached out to the FPPC for clarification on this.”

Pushing back

Gaasterland was recused from the City Council discussion about the potential conflict of interest, but did speak during public comment to defend herself.

The mayor stated that she has only rented out her condos for periods of at least 30 days, in compliance with the rules of her condominium complex’s homeowners association, and that she did not believe this constituted a short-term rental.

However, the language eventually adopted in the new ordinance defines STRs as rentals of 30 days or less, with exceptions for monthly rentals.

On Aug. 26, the council decided that under the ordinance, monthly rentals are exempt from STR regulations as long as they meet one of two criteria: if the rental period starts at the beginning of a calendar month and goes through the end of the same calendar month, or starts on a certain day within the calendar month and goes through the prior day of the subsequent calendar month.

Gaasterland said that in August, she began to worry she may have a conflict of interest. For this reason, she said, she did not attend the discussion about monthly time frames on Aug. 26.

After sending a letter to the FPPC in August to inquire whether her participation in discussions would create a conflict, Gaasterland said that she had a phone call with an FPPC representative, who advised

her that she could participate in discussions if the ordinance would not result in a financial benefit to her.

“It is important to me to understand conflict in this matter. Thus, I reached out to the FPPC in August 2024 and was advised that I could participate in the STR discussion, because the STR ordinance would not have a financial impact on the rental of my two condo units,” Gaasterland stated. She then participated in meetings about the ordinance in September, including a first reading on Sept. 9 and its adoption on Sept. 23. Gaasterland ultimately voted against the ordinance on Sept. 23.

Gaasterland stated that she has never rented out her property as a short-term rental, has not advertised it on platforms such as Airbnb or Vrbo, and does not have a property manager. She also said she has rented to fewer than 10 people over the years, with at least one of the tenants returning every summer.

After the council added an item to Monday’s agenda to discuss her potential conflict of interest, Gaasterland reached out to the FPPC again on Monday to ask for written confirmation that she did not have a conflict of interest.

FPPC spokesperson Shery Yang confirmed that the commission received the letter, and the matter is currently under review.

Gaasterland also noted that she did not influence the passage of the ordinance, as she was the sole opposing vote when the former City Council adopted the ordinance 4-1 in September.

“This is political theater,” she said of the agenda item.

Martinez said she felt ethically obligated to have a third party analyze the situation and determine whether there was any wrongdoing. She also pushed back against Gaasterland’s assertion that she has not op-

erated a short-term rental, claiming that Gaasterland has rented out her property for shorter periods.

“I know for a fact that Mayor Gaasterland has done a three-day rental. I know that. That constitutes a short-term rental,” Martinez said.

After the meeting, Gaasterland stated that the situation Martinez was referring to involved an instance when she allowed some of Martinez’s family members to stay in her unit for a three-day period. She stated that there was no lease and that this was an instance of a friend helping a friend.

When asked about this, Martinez confirmed that her family did utilize Gaasterland’s condo for a short stay in 2023, for which they paid $200 per night. She also confirmed that no lease was involved.

Martinez and Spelich also raised other concerns, noting that Gaasterland was one of two council liaisons for the development of STR regulations, and claiming that she advocated for policies in the ordinance that would have benefited existing STR owners.

This included removing the 10% limit on STRs in condominium complexes, eliminating the requirement for new STRs to be located within a primary residence, and waiving in-person inspections of units. The units that Gaasterland registered with the city are both in a condo complex and are both considered her primary residences.

Gaasterland said these elements would not benefit her because she did not believe she was operating a short-term rental, and that she believed these were legitimate issues raised by residents.

Council members also noted that Gaasterland did not publicly disclose her ownership of her second property on her required Form 700 until August, despite having owned it since 2022.

Gaasterland acknowledged that this was a careless mistake, which she rectified immediately upon realizing that she had never disclosed ownership of the property.

The city’s STR ordinance is awaiting approval from the California Coastal Commission before it can take effect. The law could be voted on as early as this fall, according to Joshua Smith, a representative of the Coastal Commission.

Read the full story at thecoastnews.com.

RENTAL ROW: Council members Dan Quirk and Tracy Martinez discuss a potential conflict this week. Photo by Leo Place

Loreto: Finding tranquility on the Baja Peninsula

Loreto locals like to boast about what their Baja Peninsula town is not.

It is not the more-popular Cabo San Lucas and Puerto Vallarta. It’s not a party town or a place where bars stay open ‘til the wee hours of the morning. Spring-breakers need not apply.

“Visitors come here because of the tranquility, the clean air and clean town, the food, the culture and our traditions,” says Ivette Granados, Loreto resident, marine geologist and operations manager for the Loreto Region of the Baja California Sur Tourism Board. “We want people to connect with the locals and live the Mexican-town feeling.”

On a recent four-day visit to Mexico’s newest of 31 states, it was easy to understand what Granados was selling: a comfortable, friendly retreat; stunning scenery; challenging hikes; easy seaside strolls; pristine beaches; water sports in crystalline waters; locally sourced fish, meats and produce; and reasonable prices.

Also think convenience.

North County residents

can fly American Airlines from McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD) to Phoenix (PHX), where flights go directly to Loretto (LTO).

Flying time: barely two hours. From the airport, it’s a 10-minute drive to the town’s center, where visitors learn the strong connection between Loreto and California.

Walk through the cooling ficus-tree arbor at the end of the main street and find the etching in the pavement that marks the spot where, in 1769, Gaspar de Portola began his long walk north to Alta California, today’s Golden State. The goal of the expedition: to establish a route north that would

expand Spain’s foothold in the New World.

This site also is notable for the familiar roadside bell that Californians recognize as the symbol for El Camino Real (The Royal Road), the route heading north through California that Spanish padres took to establish missions in the thenNew World.

Loreto also served as the capital of the Californias until 1777.

Sixty percent of Loreto’s visitors come from the United States, the remaining mostly from Mexico’s mainland and Western Canada; some stay the winter. With Loreto’s popularity growing, though, the town of 16,000

faces a challenge: how to maintain balance between the desire for visitors and the need to preserve the reasons they come.

“We want (visitors) to love and respect nature and the culture,” Granados says. “We want them to both enjoy and protect what we have here.”

That includes perhaps their greatest resource — the pristine waters of the Loreto Bay National Marine Park and the five islands within it. The preserve was established in 1996 and later declared a World Heritage Site. The sea life-rich area draws diving, snorkeling, kayaking and boating enthusiasts.

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I stayed at Hacienda Suites, a boutique, quintessentially Mexican-motif hotel that offers clean, spacious rooms with air-conditioning; a garden patio and bird-friendly fountain; a pool; and breakfast on the patio (included in price). It’s an easy walk into historic Loreto with its colonial architecture, new and old plazas, shops, hotels and restaurants. A bit farther will take visitors to the Malecon and pristine public beach — both great places for morning and evening walks.

Evening also brings the ocean breezes and local families into the expansive plazas.

Bonus: Loreto’s City

Hall with its art gallery and stunning murals.

Eats: Baja Mar! Ceviche to die for and piled-high tostadas. Ultra-casual close to the water; Zopilote Brewery & Cocina: Al fresco dining with live music several days a week and craft beer. Superb pizza; Raiz at Posada de las Flores: Gorgeous, colonial-style property with rooftop pool where rooms are designated by native flowers, not numbers; Serrano Wine, Seafood & Grill: This high-end, second-floor restaurant is an excellent perch at sunset. Scrumptious appetizers and elaborate entrée presentations of meats and fish cooked over an open-fire mesquite grill.

three menaces to any chimney, fireplace,

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MISIÓN DE NUESTRA Señora de Loreto Conchó (Mission of Our Lady of Loreto), left, dominates the historic square in downtown Loreto in the Mexican state of Baja California Sur. It was founded by a Jesuit priest in 1697, the first successful European settlement on the Baja Peninsula. The bells summon churchgoers to Mass daily. At right, boutiques can be found throughout the quiet historic plaza in Loreto, town of 16,000 about three-fourths the way down the Baja Peninsula. Many shops offer works by local artists. Courtesy photos

Eat&Drink

Mustard elevated with Little Zing Danish Sauce

lick the plate

y Sunday bike ride to the Leucadia Farmers Market is still one of the highlights of my week. Besides my regular purchases, I’m always on the lookout for a vendor that has “breakthrough potential” that I can feature in a Lick the Plate column and at some point say to friends, “Yep, I had a feeling about that product.”

One that comes to mind is Bitchin’ Sauce, which I featured years ago. It has experienced explosive growth and now has national distribution. About a month ago I stumbled upon a booth selling Little Zing – The Original Danish Mustard Sauce. Well, first off, I’m a huge fan of mustard and this sounded different and somewhat exotic yet still approachable. A sample won me over immediately, so I followed up with owner Houston Buehrle, or “mustard man,” as he calls himself, to learn more.

LTP: Let’s talk first about the history of the family recipe and how it got passed down to you...and

the name!

Houston: Little Zing’s story begins in Denmark, where my great-grandmother, Helle Jorgensen, created a saucy, sweet and punchy mustard that became a family staple. The recipe was never written down — just passed along by taste, memory and tradition. Eventually, my mom’s uncle became the last keeper of the recipe, and my dad had to beg him to hand it over. After some persistence (and probably a little guilt-tripping), he finally did.

From there, my dad started making massive batches in our kitchen and handing them out as gifts to clients and friends. It wasn’t for sale — it was just something he loved to share. But people kept asking for more. It became kind of legendary. When I lost my dad a few years ago, I kept coming back to the mustard. It reminded me of him — his generosity, creativity and love of bringing people together. I knew I had to bring it back. In November 2023, I started selling it at farmers markets in Encinitas. Same Danish roots, same bold flavor, same recipe — now with a name and brand to match. It originally launched as Mermaid Mustard, a nod to Copenhagen’s iconic Little Mermaid statue. But after

LITTLE ZING goes on “just about everything,” says owner Houston Buehrle, including pizza, right. The recipe came from Buehrle’s greatgrandmother. Courtesy photos

running into some trademark issues, I renamed it Little Zing. Honestly, it fits even better. We kept our mermaid logo as a node to its Danish heritage. It’s playful, punchy and perfectly describes what we’re all about.

LTP: Tell me about the mustard category and where you saw an opportunity for Little Zing?

Houston: When I first started Little Zing, I wanted to be sure there was space for something new in the mustard aisle. So I did what any curious founder would do — I walked the condiment section. What I saw was row

after row of the same thing: four versions of yellow mustard, a handful of Dijons, a few stone grounds. All with nearly identical packaging, colors and branding. It felt stale. That’s when I realized we had something totally different — not just in flavor, but in vibe. Little Zing is bold, punchy, saucy and fun, so I knew it needed branding and packaging to match. After seeing what Liquid Death did to disrupt the water category, I was fired up. I didn’t want to just sell mustard — I wanted to shake up the whole shelf.

LTP: Your flavor profiles are very unique and

versatile. Tell me about that and some of your favorite applications for it.

Houston: Honestly, it goes on just about everything — I use it every day. Meats, fish, veggies, pizza, potstickers, sandwiches — you name it. Sushi and poke bowls are probably the most out-of-the-box application I’ve tried. It actually works. Because it’s saucier than your average mustard, it’s super versatile. You can drizzle it on anything and instantly level up the flavor. Another fun application is to simply mix it with mayo — it makes a very good aioli type sauce and takes some

of the kick out of the mustard.

LTP: I met you at the Leucadia Farmers Market, but you already have solid distribution. Where can folks find you now and what is your plan for the brand?

Houston: Right now, we’re really focused on growing in California. It’s where we launched, and we’ve been fortunate to land in some incredible local markets in the San Diego area — places like Seaside Market, Frazier Farms, Jensen’s, Siesel’s Meats, Iowa Meat Farms, Boney’s Bayside Market and Windmill Farms. Recently, we’ve also gotten into Bristol Farms and Lassens in LA, which has been huge for us. That said, word of mouth has been picking up quickly, and we’re now in about 100 stores across the country — from California all the way to New York. It’s exciting to see people connect with the product, no matter where they are. So there you have it folks, another local culinary entrepreneur poised for explosive growth. As Houston mentioned, there are hundreds of applications for his mustard. I would suggest checking out the website that is packed full of recipes and add some Little Zing to your condiment collection now! Check them out at www.littlezing.com.

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Cardiff man’s design envisions nuclear at sea

By Jordan P. Ingram

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Wresident David Richardson first floated the idea of developing offshore nuclear power in 1981, his boss, a nuclear engineer at University Mechanical, wasn’t thrilled.

The inspiration for Richardson’s floating nuclear power plant came after reading a news article about the islands of Kauai and Oahu receiving emergency power from a U.S. Navy nuclear submarine during a blackout following Hurricane Iwa. In between beers with his superior, Richardson casually suggested that floating power plants made sense.

“I told him that’s the way you should do nuclear power — float submarines offshore,” Richardson told The Coast News. “My boss got very serious and said that if I continued with that idea, he’d have to fire me and I’d never work in mechanical engineering again.”

Born in Sacramento in 1950, Richardson earned a bachelor’s degree in business management from Cal State Fullerton. He began his career in 1980 with University Mechanical, where his first project was a $1 billion development for Hughes Aircraft’s Electro-Optical and Data Systems group in El Segundo — a sprawling complex that housed 10,000 workers and scientists, complete with its own golf course.

Richardson, 74, began sketching designs for a floating power plant in his spare time but kept the idea under wraps, shelving it for decades until the 2011 Fukushima Daiichi disaster, a catastrophic nuclear meltdown triggered by a magnitude 9.0 earthquake and tsunami that disabled the plant’s cooling systems.

“If (Fukushima) had a floating system, they likely wouldn’t have lost power, the nuclear facility wouldn’t

have been compromised, and they would have received an earlier warning about the tsunami,” Richardson said. “After Fukushima, I got the drawings out again and started playing with the idea.”

The disaster, which many in the scientific community believe was avoidable, inspired Richardson to revisit his tightly held plan to develop an affordable, sustainable, carbon-free and safe means of power generation.

After years of perfecting his prototype, Richardson submitted his first patent application in 2014, but the submission was rejected. Around the same time, scientists Jacopo Buongiorno and others at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s Department of Nuclear Science and Engineering were developing plans for floating offshore nuclear power plants with capacities ranging from 50 to 1,000 megawatts.

Richardson decided to consult with San Diego patent attorney and nuclear engineer Timothy Fitzwil-

liam, who eventually helped him secure a patent for a semi-submersible nuclear power plant and multi-purpose platform on April 23, 2019 — a scalable station capable of producing 3,000 megawatts (3 gigawatts) or more.

Big plans

While Richardson’s design closely resembles the oil and gas industry’s existing offshore spar platforms — picture a high-rise apartment complex in the middle of the sea with massive, weighted, cylindrical hulls deep below the surface — he drew primary inspiration from FLIP (Floating Instrument Platform), a large research vessel developed by the Scripps Institution of Oceanography in support of the Navy’s submarine weapons program.

The ballasted platform, shaped like a giant baseball bat, “flips” into a vertical position by flooding special tanks with seawater, causing one end of the vessel to sink while the other end rises into the air. (While it looks like a ship, FLIP was

specific phases and timelines they can expect. For example, after completing the milling process, which removes and grinds the existing asphalt, it’s not always clear how long it will take for the city to continue to the next phase.

“Whatever we can do,

classified as a platform since it lacked its own propulsion system and was towed out to sea by tugs.)

The design allows it to remain stable at sea by submerging its lower section. For example, imagine holding an empty soda bottle horizontally in a pool. If water fills the bottom half, the bottle slowly tips upright and stands on end. FLIP works the same way — only it’s 355 feet long and weighs 700 tons.

“I thought, take that and put (nuclear) reactors down in the water, anchor it to the sea floor, run a power cord to the mainland, and you’re done,” Richardson said.

Richardson’s design proposes a floating spar platform moored to the seafloor and outfitted with marine nuclear reactors using uranium enriched up to 90%. The reactors, modeled after naval technology, are each capable of operating independently or in conjunction with the others. Each reactor is enclosed within reinforced steel containment structures, de-

especially if it’s in a neighborhood where there’s a lot of houses … something so they know there will be further work done,” said Councilmember Danielle LeBlang.

City staff stated that they are working on enhancing public education regarding road projects.

The type of outreach depends on the specific project, but the city generally relies on door hangars and

signed to withstand natural disasters, potential acts of terrorism and other security threats.

Designed to be assembled in a shipyard, the modular cylindrical structure contains multiple levels above and below sea level. Above the water, the plant comprises 20 to 30 acres of modular topside decks for command operations, crew housing, and additional support systems. Below the surface, a watertight hull contains the nuclear reactor decks, the main control room and other critical components.

The nuclear power plant would be anchored in deep water, away from shipping lanes, and would be able to withstand Category 5 hurricanes, cyclones, tsunamis and seismic shocks. The rig would be surrounded by floating mines and outfitted with redundant safety systems, including an anti-ramming barrier, passive cooling and remote

texted traffic alerts.

Bender said the city is also focusing on more “grassroots” outreach that doesn’t solely rely on technology.

The city will also allocate $2.7 million to replace the HVAC system at Fire Station 1 and $1 million to replace the HVAC system at the Senior Activity Center on Richmar Avenue.

Several park and recreation projects are receiving funding in the budget. This includes $1.5 million allocated toward improvements at Bradley Park, in addition to $400,000 for the master planning process at the park, which will add further enhancements such as restroom upgrades, playground renovations, arena reconstruction, field renovations, and lighting improvements.

shutdown capabilities.

The plant, situated 5 to 10 kilometers offshore and far from the general population, would be connected to the local power grid via an underwater transmission line.

Fully immersed in frigid ocean water, the nuclear power plant would be virtually immune to catastrophic meltdowns similar to those experienced by land-based plants at Three Mile Island, Chernobyl and Fukushima.

The facility would also be capable of hydrogen extraction and water desalination, with the ability to produce more potable water than the Claude “Bud” Lewis Carlsbad Desalination Plant.

According to Richardson, a single platform outfitted with 10 nuclear reactors would generate at least 3,000 MW (3 GW) of electricity continuously for 50 years without refueling,

The budget allocates $400,000 for the second phase of the Richmar Park Project, which includes adding a shade structure, a half-court basketball court, sidewalk and landscaping.

Additionally, $150,000 is allocated for the ongoing planning and construction of Rancho Coronado Park, and $400,000 is allocated for planning improvements at the Woodland Pool. Other projects funded in 2025-26 include $1 million for the completion of a pedestrian promenade at the San Marcos Creek, $100,000 for the restoration of the Meyer-Doran House, also known as the Pink House, and $350,000 for a condition assessment of the city’s fire stations. City leaders thanked the Budget Review Committee and Measure Q Citizens’ Oversight Committee for their work on this year’s budget.

The city is also funding projects at Discovery Lake, including $400,000 for repairs to the small access bridge and $200,000 for planning improvements at the lake, such as removing invasive plant species.

ENCINITAS RESIDENT David Richardson, 74, secured a U.S. patent for his semi-submersible nuclear power plant. The floating facility, moored to the ocean floor, is capable of producing 3,000 megawatts or more for 50 years without refueling. Photo by Jordan P. Ingram

RICHARDSON’S PATENTED floating nuclear power plant is capable of producing more desalinated water than the Claude “Bud” Lewis Desalination Plant in Carlsbad. Courtesy photo

easily meeting the power needs of Orange and northern San Diego counties, or roughly 2.5 million homes at any given time.

Richardson said the design could be scaled up to produce even more power, if desired.

By comparison, the now-decommissioned San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station was operating at 2,200 MW, sufficient to power approximately 1.4 million homes.

Richardson envisions a network of these offshore plants deployed along U.S. coastlines, providing a stable energy source as aging fossil-fuel facilities are phased out.

Numerous designs for offshore nuclear power plants — including fixed, floating and submersible options — have been granted patents over the years.

Many of the designs, however, are hamstrung by issues related to cost, functionality or both. For example, one early concept (U.S. Patent No. 3,962,877) proposed a fixed offshore platform powered by gas or petroleum-fired turbines. The design failed to address natural disaster threats and relied on fossil fuels.

Another design (U.S. Patent No. 4,302,291) envisioned a submerged triangular platform with spherical nuclear pressure vessels, requiring the crew to remain underwater for extended periods.

Since personnel and supplies would be transported by submarine, the concept was considered logistically impractical and financially unsustainable.

The beauty of Richardson’s modular design is its simplicity and efficiency.

Every part of the semi-submersible nuclear power plant — from marine nuclear reactors to vertical hulls, risers, crew decks and mooring systems — is either already in existence, readily available or easily manufactured for quick assembly.

Richardson’s proposal doesn’t reinvent the wheel; instead, he maximizes existing technology, time and costs to develop a high-output generating station that won’t produce spent fuel for 50 years.

“It’s the cheapest, cleanest way to make power on Earth,” Richardson said. “Conceivably, you could build 10 platforms and run all of California. I’d love to

see it in action because I know it works.”

Uranium

Keith E. Holbert, professor and director of the Nuclear Power Generation Program at Arizona State University, said Richardson’s plan represents an “interesting approach” to nuclear power and reminded him of reports emerging from MIT in 2014.

Holbert said a possible point of contention in Richardson’s plan may revolve around his call for using weapons-grade high-enrichment uranium, typically only authorized for use in the Navy’s nuclear aircraft carriers and submarine reactors.

Commercial nuclear reactors use low-enriched uranium, which contains between 3% and 5% of the fissile isotope U-235. The low enrichment helps provide a more stable and controlled source of fuel for most civilian nuclear power plants. Getting one’s hands on weapons-grade uranium without military involvement may be a tougher sell, Holbert said.

“...The use of 90% enriched uranium by the civilian nuclear power industry would be a very difficult and perhaps unwise practice,” Holbert told The Coast News. “However, if the design were only used by the military, then that might be

more achievable, although even the Navy has been encouraged by some to reduce enrichment significantly.”

Richardson acknowledges that using high-enrichment uranium would limit civilian use of the platform, requiring some level of military involvement in plant operations.

“The Navy has a perfect record of never having a nuclear accident on any of their marine reactors. So, that’s the way you do it,” Richardson said.

James Conca, a scientist and trustee of the Herbert M. Parker Foundation,

praised Richardson’s design and noted that the biggest obstacle to expanding nuclear energy isn’t technical — it’s public fear, a fear that Conca said has no basis in history or reality.

For a world increasingly concerned about climate change and carbon emissions while simultaneously growing hungrier for more energy to power electric cars and bikes, nuclear power has always offered a clear, reliable and safe alternative, Conca says.

“California uses gas plants to buffer wind and solar, but they’re dirty and

expensive. Many idle all day and fire up at night for just a few hours. That costs a lot of money, and yet, nobody talks about it,” Conca says.

“If you’re serious about climate change, you have to include nuclear. It’s ridiculous not to. We’ve been doing nuclear for 70 years without a major incident, and the nuclear Navy is the unsung hero of the industry.”

A recent study by the International Atomic Energy Agency, an independent organization within the United Nations, found that nuclear power ranks as one of the safest energy sources, with a lower death rate per unit of electricity produced than natural gas, hydroelectric power and wind energy.

And while the Fukushima incident was serious, the U.N. Scientific Committee on the Effects of Atomic Radiation (UNSCEAR) concluded that no deaths resulted from radiation exposure during or since the meltdown.

“Without something like Richardson’s design (and other nuclear options), renewables will only make the grid more unstable,” Conca said. “The best mix is 70% nuclear, 30% hydro, solar and wind. That’s the only realistic path forward. Otherwise, we’re toast.”

Nuclear future?

Richardson’s proposal, born in the early 1980s, remains as relevant today as it ever was. In February, U.K.-based company Core Power announced plans to mass-produce floating nuclear power plants at U.S. shipyards as part of a new international initiative aimed at bringing offshore nuclear energy to market by the mid-2030s.

The “Liberty” program, launched during a Feb. 12 summit, will utilize modular construction methods and advanced reactor designs, such as molten salt technology, to build power barges that can be deployed near coastal or offshore locations.

According to Core Power, the project’s first phase focuses on the production of floating nuclear plants, with future phases supporting nuclear propulsion for commercial vessels.

Unlike a mobile fleet of boat-like plants, Richardson’s moored nuclear power platform, estimated to cost approximately $5 billion, would not require refueling during its expected 50-year lifespan and could eventually generate electricity for less than 1 cent per kilowatt-hour.

Richardson even proposed a financing plan that would allow ratepayers to cover construction costs by paying 10 cents per kilowatt-hour for the first three years after the plant goes online.

This temporary rate would repay investors, along with a 20% tax-free return, in under four years, according to his proposal.

After the debt is cleared, Richardson said the utility would be owned by ratepayers, and electricity costs could drop to as low as 1 cent per kilowatt-hour. A 3,000 MW plant running 24/7 at full capacity and selling electricity for $0.01 per kWh would generate approximately $263 million annually.

“I want to let the money people know — this is a way to make more power and more money,” Richardson said. “But I don’t think they know it exists.”

Photo by Jordan P. Ingram

EVENTS CALENDAR

JUNE 20

SUMMER DANCE PARTY

This is a fundraiser to help funding the donation of refurbished bicycles to military families, refugees, orphanages in Baja and the homeless in Encinitas. $20$25, 6-9:30 p.m. June 20 at Cardiff Beach Bar at Tower 13, 2599 Co Hwy S21, Cardiff By The Sea.

‘SILENT STORYTELLERS’

Growing up by the sea and observing Southern California’s shores and seasonal cycles for decades, regional artist Fredric Hope’s “Silent Storytellers” brilliantly celebrates the beauty of nature’s artistry. Free, 12-5 p.m. from Feb. 7 to June 28 at Carlsbad City Library, 1775 Dove Ln, Carlsbad.

MAINLY MOZART ALL-STARS

The annual summer festival is a highlight of the classical music calendar and the country’s largest gathering of concertmasters and principal players from the nation’s top orchestras. 7-9 p.m. June 20-29 at Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center, 7600 Fay Ave, La Jolla.

NATURE TALKS

At 1 p.m., entomologist Dr. Eric Middleton discusses some of invasive insects and how best to manage them in homes, gardens, and agricultural areas. At 2:30 p.m., Andrew Meyer of the San Diego Bird Alliance discusses how volunteers support the San Diego Bird Alliance in protecting California Least Terns. Free, 1-3:30 p.m. June 20 at MiraCosta College, Oceanside Campus, 1 Barnard Dr, Oceanside.

‘THE MOUNTAINTOP’

A humorous and gripping reimaging of events the night before the assassination of civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. $25$50, May 23 to June 22 at New Village Arts Theatre, 2787 State St, Carlsbad.

‘FREEDOM RIDERS’

Join us for the premiere of “Freedom Riders: The Civil Rights Musical,” a documentary offering true stories, bold voices and unforgettable history. Includes footage and interviews from the creation of the acclaimed musical. $8.50, 7:30 p.m. at Oceanside Theatre Company, 217 N Coast Hwy, Oceanside.

ROY JENUINE

Leucadia-based mixed media artist Roy Jenuine hosts an exhibit, “Roy Modern Folk Art,” showcasing a lifetime of work since 1978. Jenuine has spent his life’s work blending wood, photography and found materials to create artful masterpieces spanning functional furniture to mixed-media assemblage. Free, 11 a.m. to

6 p.m. from June 9 to July 6 at Roy Jenuine, 312 S Cedros Ave, Solana Beach.

SOLSTICE SOUND HEALING

Celebrate the Summer Solstice amidst the stunning landscape of the Dickinson Family Education Conservatory. $55-$60, 7:30-8:30 p.m. June 20 at San Diego Botanical Gardens, 300 Quail Gardens Dr, Encinitas.

FIGHTING ELDER FRAUD

In recognition of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, AARP California is hosting a free presentation on how we’re fighting scams and financial exploitation targeting older adults in San Diego. Free, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. June 20 at San Diego County Operations Center Chambers, 5520 Overland Ave, San Diego.

HEALING W/ DIVINE LIGHT

Experience a Divine Light healing, performed in a supportive group setting, as you are guided through a highly effective technique to receive spiritual energy to heal and transform your life. $20, 7-8:30 p.m. June 20 at Spiritual Arts Institute, 527 Encinitas Blvd, Encinitas.

JUNE 21

ANTIQUE TRACTOR SHOW

Join us for two unforgettable weekends at the Antique Tractor Show. From steam engines and tractors to clocks, model trains, blacksmithing and weaving, you will witness historic American activities, including a daily parade. Free, June 21-22 and June 28-29 at Antique Gas & Steam Engine Museum, 2040 N Santa Fe Ave, Vista.

GLOBAL UNITY IN DANCE

Organized by Persian Place in collaboration with Lucia Dance and Dance Discover Studios, 55 danc-

ers will present 25 performances from around the world in celebration of International Dance Day. $31.60, 6-8 p.m. June 21 at Carlsbad City Library, 1775 Dove Ln, Carlsbad.

HISTORIC WALKING TOUR

The Encinitas Historical Society offers this fun educational walking tour of downtown Encinitas on the third Saturday of every month. $10, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. June 21 at Encinitas Historical Society, 390 W F St, Encinitas.

PLEIN AIR: GUAJOME LAKE

Join the OMA Artist Alliance for some open-air painting fun. Free, 2-5 p.m. June 21 at Guajome Regional Park, 3000 Guajome Lake Rd, Oceanside.

YOGA & SOUND THERAPY

A free class hosted by Scripps Cancer Center will combine yoga and sound therapy to help cancer patients and their caregivers relax and rejuvenate. Free, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. June 21 at Scripps Encinitas Rehabilitation Services, 1092 N El Camino Real, Encinitas.

JUNE 22

PATRICK WARBURTON

Patrick Warburton performs an evening of seated comedy. Warburton comes to stand up comedy as one of TV’s most beloved actor playing Puddy on “Seinfeld,” and starring on the hit shows “Rules of Engagement,” “Less Than Perfect,” “The Tick,” and Netflix’s “Lemony Snicket: A Series of Unfortunate Events.” $30.55-$51.55, 9 p.m. at Belly Up, 160 S Cedros Ave, Solana Beach.

PAINT AND SIP BRUNCH

Join us for a cozy and creative morning at Fresh Cafe. $45, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 22 at Fresh Cafe, 258 E 2nd Ave, Escondido.

bad Art in the Village is a one-day, open-air art show that brings together 150 local and regional fine artists for a dynamic, coastal-influenced art show. Free, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. June 22 at St. Michael’s-by-the-Sea Episcopal Church, 2775 Carlsbad Blvd, Carlsbad.

FIESTA DE VIDA

On June 22, we will host our annual fundraising event, “Fiesta de Vida” to help raise money, awareness and support for a potential second affordable community development in San Diego. $125-$1000, 3-6 p.m. June 22 at TERI Campus of Life, 555 Deer Springs Rd, San Marcos.

JUNE 23

BARTENDER BRAWL

BONSAI WORKSHOP

Beginner workshops are perfect for you to grab your friends, grab a drink and come make tiny trees. $100, 1-3 p.m. June 22 at Local Roots, 1430 Vantage Ct, Vista.

ICE CREAM SOCIAL!

Join us for ice cream and painting fun for kids. Free, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 22 at Mary’s Tack and Feed, 3675 Via de La Valle, Del Mar.

‘WICKED’ SING-A-LONG

Join Oceanside Theatre Company’s “Wicked Pt. 1” sing-along and pre-screening reception in partnership with the North County LGBTQ+ Center. $10-$15, 4-6:30 p.m. June 22 at Oceanside Theatre Company , 217 N Coast Hwy, Oceanside.

BLIPPI TOUR

Global sensation Blippi will delight audiences in San Diego in all-new live show, Join the Band Tour. $45, 2 p.m. at San Diego Civic Theatre, 1100 3rd Ave, San Diego.

THE FOUR SEASONS

A wonderful opportunity to hear Elizabeth Blumenstock and her 1660 Guarneri Baroque violin as soloists in Vivaldi’s seminal concerto set, which celebrates its 300th anniversary of publication in 2025. $10-$325, 4-6 p.m. June 22 at St. Mark Presbyterian Church, 2200 San Joaquin Hills Rd, Newport Beach.

JAZZ EVENSONG

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

ART IN THE VILLAGE

The 27th annual Carls-

of space rock, swirling rhythms, and psychedelic vibes that defy the ordinary. $25-$40, 7:30 p.m. at The Bornemann Theatre on TERI Campus of Life, 555 Deer Springs Rd, San Marcos.

JUNE 26

LAKESIDE OASIS

Join us for a creative and relaxing night at Amalfi’s Enoteca Italiana as we sip wine and paint the night away. $45, 4-7 p.m. June 26 at Amalfi Enoteca Italiana, 1556 Camino del Arroyo, San Marcos.

MITCHUM YACOUB

An electrifying, high-spirited bartender battle celebrating creativity and community, centered around Club Kokomo Spirits’ world-class rums. Free, 6-10 p.m. June 23 at Happy Medium, 4002 30th St, San Diego.

JUNE 24

FAMILY HISTORY WITH AI

Diane Henriks will present, “Unraveling Family History with Leveraging AI to Trace an Ancestor’s Journey with ChatGPT,” for this month’s North San Diego County Genealogical Society meeting. Free, 10-11:30 a.m. June 24 at Faraday Center, Faraday Ave, Carlsbad.

BREADMAKING CLASS

Pizza Port is hosting a breadmaking class with Grainbakers at its San Marcos Tasting Room. Participants will learn how to make artisan bread using fresh, spent grain from the brewery. $60, 7-8:30 p.m. June 24 at Pizza Port Brewery & Taproom, San Marcos, 155 MATA Way, San Marcos.

TWILIGHT IN THE PARK

Enjoy free concerts in Balboa Park, San Diego! Local musicians and tribute bands play R&R, R&B, country, jazz, and mariachi at Spreckels Organ Pavilion. Bring a picnic. Free, 6:30-7:30 p.m. June 24 at Spreckels Organ Pavilion, 2125 Pan American Rd E, San Diego.

JUNE 25

GARDEN CLUB

The San Dieguito Garden Club invites attendees to bring a successful garden project for “show and tell” following the club’s business meeting. Free, 9:30 a.m. at Encinitas 1883 Schoolhouse, 390 W F St, Encinitas.

GONG

Immerse yourself in the cosmic sounds of Gong — a mind-bending night

Soul artist Mitchum Yacoub and The Brass Empire perform live at the Belly Up. $20.80 (ages 21+), 8 p.m. at Belly Up, 160 S Cedros Ave, Solana Beach.

SUNSET LUAUS

Experience a beloved San Diego summer tradition on the shores of Mission Bay with our annual Sunset Luaus, a vibrant celebration of Polynesian cuisine, music, and dance perfect for family and friends. $60-$130, 6-8:45 p.m. June 26 at Catamaran Resort Hotel and Spa, 3999 Mission Blvd, San Diego.

CHAKRA HEALING

Open, activate, and align your chakras to enhance your connection with spirit and to unlock more peace, clarity, and joy. $33, 9:30-10:30 a.m. June 26 at Gold Meditation & Wellness, 940 S Coast Highway 101, Encinitas.

‘ARMADA DR’

A local indie film telling the narrative of a young man struggling with his concepts of reality and the ecstasy he experiences with the films he is entranced by. $12, 7-9 p.m. June 26 at La Paloma Theatre, 471 S Coast Highway 101, Encinitas.

JUNE 27

AGENT 51

Poway-based punk rock band Agent 51 performs live at the Belly Up. $25.30 (ages 21+), 9 p.m. at Belly Up, 160 S Cedros Ave, Solana Beach.

PAINT AND GLOW NIGHT

Join us for an electrifying outdoor neon paint party under the stars at Black Plague Brewery. $45, 6:309 p.m. June 27 at Black Plague Brewing , 2550 Jason Ct, Oceanside.

MUSIC BY THE SEA Grand finale of 2025 Concert Series features Harold Reeves and Adrian Evarkiou-Kaku, violins; Jason Karlyn and Gregory Perrin, violas; Melissa Chu and Paul Tseng, cellos. $22, 7 to 8:30 p.m. June 27 at Encinitas Library, 540 Cornish Dr, Encinitas.

AGENT 51, a Poway-based punk band formed in 1995 (originally called Area 51), performs on June 27 at the Belly Up in Solana Beach. The group released three albums on different labels before going on indefinite hiatus in 2005. Courtesy photo/Agent 51

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By Phil Hudson

Schema. That’s a big, scary word you’ve probably heard in the digital marketing space. Don’t worry, you don’t need a computer science degree to understand it.

Schema is a “language” used by search engines. It helps clarify information on a page. One everyday use is to ensure that Google knows your address, phone number, and even your geo coordinates, which helps your map listing appear accurately.

Websites are built in a language known as HTML. This is foundational and helps provide structure to a page. Schema is a layer of code added to that structure, allowing search engines to understand exactly what the information is saying uniformly, much like the metric system is used in medicine as a standard unit of measurement.

This ensures that Google can clearly distinguish between your business hours, reviews, products, and other relevant information. It’s very simple definitions to better understand the web.

Why does schema markup matter? It helps search engines understand content, but more importantly, it enables them to serve more relevant results to searchers. It makes it easier for Google to display your current hours of operation, provide driving directions, accurately give your phone number, or see what products you have in stock.

Schema enhances the Internet, and a website that utilizes schema effectively provides greater value to potential customers.

So, how do you get started? Numerous online tools can help you generate schema markup for your business and embed it on your website, and most SEO plugins now include schema. If you’re unsure where to go, contact your webmaster or reach out to a reputable digital marketing agency for additional assistance.

You can get lost in the world of schema, but don’t stress about it. Just ensure that you upload your basic business information properly. This will help Google recognize your brand and improve your rankings, especially if you are a local business.

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Proof that customers are always right

As a marketing consultant, I have two jobs: Develop ideas suited to your objectives and audience; and Reporting what you need to know, not just what you want to hear.

Once, I had a client who received a large amount of website traffic but made very few sales. Having designed and written the website himself, he was convinced it was PERFECT and wouldn’t allow any changes.

Only he couldn’t understand why so many people abandoned his site.

Obviously, there was an interruption in the sales funnel, and we concluded

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that his website was constipated. So, we went through the expected exercises, reviewing analytics and seeking to break the logjam.

Several issues were immediately addressed, including replacing bad photos and fixing dead links. Only the mediocre copy was sacrosanct. And then there was the unrealistically high pricing.

Unclear on Concept

Trying to overcome this latter point, I suggested testing contests and discounts for limited audiences. The CEO refused to consider it, fearing we’d damage the brand’s value.

Admittedly, overusing sales promotions can make consumers reluctant to pay full price. The occasional effort, though, does what you’d expect: it promotes sales.

So we sought solutions, unable to touch copy, test promotions, or impact pricing. The CEO’s ego effectively condemned the company to utilize the same game plan permanently.

Does “Insanity is doing the same thing over and

over again and expecting different results” sound familiar?

Here’s the thing: the marketplace, not you, decides what works. Your opinion’s a good place to start, but ultimately, control lies elsewhere.

The CEO wasn’t happy to hear this.

His refusal to consider changing anything he had created convinced our agency to walk away. And yes, his business is now closed.

If your firm isn’t generating the revenues you aspire to, take a serious look at your customer journey. If lack of traffic is the problem, examine your offerings and your messaging.

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Jere Evans

My mind has been thinking about stupid stuff again —

If a hypochondriac gets Alzheimer’s, will they be cured?

Should schizophrenics be allowed to drive in the carpool lane?

Is a crack dealer actually a pimp?

They say if it’s natural, then it’s good for you. Well, manure is natural — but don’t try to get me to eat it.

The FDA has warned not to eat in a restaurant that has a picture of the Last Supper on the wall. This could be a warning about their food.

Financial News

— The Department of Unemployment has announced that 74,000 people were laid off the job last month. What are they doing — peeking in everyone’s windows? I say that what we do in our personal lives is our own business.

When you’re older, SOMETIMES you can get away with things that others can’t.

If a cop has someone pulled over, I like to honk and swerve at them. My court date is next Wednesday.

I’m trying to get myself under control. I even washed my underwear in holy water. It didn’t help — they’re still holey.

I had some plastic surgery done. I work in a bank. My surgeon came in to cash his large check. He said, “I want all big bills.” I said, “Fine — here’s the one you sent me.” I was shopping for beef for dinner. I found some that said “GRASS FED.” It was more expensive. Why don’t we just eat the grass, save some money, and save the cow?

Jere Evans is a local comedian and comedy writer. She lives in Encinitas. Follow her on YouTube at @jereevanscomedy.

At Chicago’s O’Hare Airport on May 17, a lost DoorDash driver made it past a security gate and onto the tarmac, driving a significant distance before being stopped by airport personnel, WKRC-TV reported.

The 36-year-old driver stopped near a grounded aircraft and showed the food receipt and meal he was trying to deliver; he was released without any citations. However, the security employee at the gate was relieved of her duties after letting the car pass through her post. [WKRC, 6/7/2025]

That’s Punny

In London’s Brockwell Park, the annual Lambeth Country Show kicked off on June 7 with livestock competitions, sheep shearing and, most notably, a vegetable sculpture contest, the Associated Press reported.

“Every year, this is what we get so excited about, is the vegetable sculptures,” said fairgoer Maddy Luxon. “We love the political ones.” And, her friend Marek Szandrowski added, “The puns.”

For example, one sculpture featured Catholic cardinals made of corn: “Cornclave.” Another called “Cauli Parton” was shown in a scene from “9 to Chive.” President Donald Trump was depicted in butternut squash form. [AP, 6/8/2025]

To Your Point Lake of the Isles, a neighborhood in Minneapolis, marks the start of summer by sharpening a pencil -- a 20-foot-tall wooden pencil sculpted from a tree damaged in a storm several years ago.

The Associated Press reported on June 7 that residents John and Amy Higgins wanted to give the tree new life, so they enlisted wood sculptor Curtis Ingvoldstad to fashion a No. 2 pencil.

“Why a pencil? Everybody uses a pencil,” said Amy. Every year, they sharpen it with a custom-made sharpener carried up to the point on scaffolding, taking off 3 to 10 inches.

The Higginses know

that one day, their pencil will be a stub, but they’re OK with that. They just want the ritual to pull the community together. The party includes entertainment and music, and people dress as pencils or erasers.

[AP, 6/7/2025]

Air Travel

At Milan’s Malpensa Airport on June 8, a Chinese woman went full-on toddler tantrum after being told her carry-on bag was too heavy to fly, news.com. au reported.

The woman was boarding a flight when staff tried to check her carry-on suitcase, but when they told her it was over the weight limit, she hit the floor, rolling around, stamping her feet and yelling.

Authorities eventually removed her from the flight, and she later rebooked after calming down.

Videos of her antics have since gone viral, provoking comments such as “This is shameless and disgraceful behavior” and “This is so embarrassing.” [news.com.au, 6/11/2025]

Bad Judgments

• Well, it’s that time of year again, when people with less sense than animals head into the wild and carelessly approach large, dangerous wildlife. So it was in Yellowstone National Park this month, when 1) a 30-year-old New Jersey man was gored by a bison on June 10 after getting too close, and 2) bystanders caught a video of a woman walking a toddler right up to a grazing bison at the same park on June 2, according to KDVR-TV.

The New Jersey man was treated at the scene for minor injuries. The bison, thankfully, ignored the adult and toddler.

“Bison will defend their space when threatened and have injured more people in Yellowstone than any other animal,” wildlife officials said. [KDVR, 6/12/2025]

• Fox2-TV in Detroit reported on June 9 about a Zoom court hearing that went viral. The hearing was

However, if the traffic is coming in but sales aren’t converting, set your ego aside and remember your primary objective: growing the bottom line. Being honest and open-minded about the challenges you face can easily become the difference between success and failure for any company. Because you may be good at making something, but know little about marketing it. Finally, don’t just bring in the professionals. You’ve got to actually LISTEN to them!

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prepared. I do genuinely, with a serious face, apologize to the judge.” [Fox2, 6/9/2025]

overseen by 36th District Court Judge Sean Perkins, who was talking with Asja Outerbridge about her misdemeanor open container violation.

On the Zoom video, Outerbridge could be seen wearing a robe and making a peanut butter and jelly sandwich while she spoke to the court.

“Put whatever you’re trying to prepare down,” Perkins instructed her. “Put your proper dress on. I don’t do robes.” Outerbridge explained that her 3-year-old daughter was home sick from school and the sandwich was for her, then showed the judge that she was dressed in a T-shirt and pants.

But he wasn’t having it: “Bye, Ms. Outerbridge!” he said before booting her off the call. Outerbridge said she “could have came dressed better and more

But Why?

A woman shopping “in aisle 18 at Sam’s Club” in Orlando, Florida, got an eyeful on May 30 when she caught Patrick Mitchell, 70, urinating on two pallets of canned Spam and Vienna sausages, The Smoking Gun reported.

Police said the witness snapped a photo and reported the incident to store employees, who confirmed that the pallets, worth $10,584.54, had been “contaminated with bodily fluids.”

After relieving himself, Mitchell strolled around the store and tested some patio furniture before checking out and leaving. Mitchell was arrested at his home in The Villages, a retirement community, and charged with disorderly conduct and criminal mischief. [The Smoking Gun, 6/11/2025]

QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 25, WITHIN A STRIP OF LAND 20 FEET WIDE, THE CENTER LINE BEING DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT THE WESTERLY TERMINUS OF THE CENTER LINE OF PARCEL 3 ABOVE; THENCE ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF THE SOUTH HALF OF THE SOUTH HALF OF SAID NORTHEAST QUARTER, NORTH 89’06’56” WEST 449.33 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 58’40’50” WEST 359.19 FEET; THENCE SOUTH

1’46’30” EAST 160 FEET. From information which the Trustee deems reliable, but for which Trustee makes no representation or warranty, the street address or other common designation of the above described property is purported to be 4257 PASO DEL LAGOS, BONSALL, CA

92003. Said property is being sold for the purpose of paying the obligations secured by said Deed of Trust, including fees and expenses of sale. The total amount of the unpaid principal balance, interest thereon, together with reasonably estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Trustee’s Sale is $383,480.53. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL

BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned o may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying o all liens senior to the lien being auctioned o , before you can receive clear title to the

property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s o ce or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO TENANT: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call 877237-7878, or visit www. peakforeclosure.com using le number assigned to this case: CA-RCS-25020828 to nd the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. NOTICE TO PERSPECTIVE OWNEROCCUPANT: Any perspective owner-occupant as de ned in Section 2924m of the California Civil Code who is the last and highest bidder at the trustee’s sale shall provide the required a davit or declaration of eligibility to the auctioneer at the trustee’s sale or shall have it delivered to PEAK FORECLOSURE SERVICES, INC. by 5:00 PM on the next

business day following the trustee’s sale at the address set forth above. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the bene ciary within 10 days of the date of the rst publication of this Notice of Sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, including if the Trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale will be entitled only to the return of the money paid to the Trustee. This shall be the Purchasers sole and exclusive remedy. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse the Trustee, the Bene ciary, the Bene ciary’s Agent, or the Bene ciary’s Attorney WE ARE ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, AND ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. SALE INFORMATION LINE: 800280-2891 or www.auction.com

Dated: 6/5/2025 PEAK FORECLOSURE SERVICES, INC., AS TRUSTEE By: Lilian Solano, Trustee Sale O cer A-4845167 06/13/2025, 06/20/2025, 06/27/2025 CN 30702

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE UNDER DEED OF TRUST LOAN: TRM-001 OTHER: 15953434 FILE:8062 JLP A.P. NUMBER 150-182-13-00 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED May 2, 2024, UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. NOTICE is hereby given that LENDERS T.D. SERVICE, INC. . as trustee, or successor trustee, or substituted trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by OCEANS EIGHT VILLAS, LLC, A WYOMING

LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY Recorded on 05/03/2024 as Instrument No. 2024-0112391 in Book Page of O cial records in the o ce of the County Recorder of SAN DIEGO County, California, and pursuant to the Notice of Default and Election to Sell thereunder recorded 02/25/2025 in Book , Page . as instrument No. 2025-0048073 of said O cial Records, WILL SELL on 07/07/2025 at THE ENTRANCE TO THE EAST COUNTY REGIONAL CENTER BY STATUE 250 EAST MAIN STREET EL CAJON, CA 92020 at 10:00 A.M. AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable at the time of sale in lawful money of the United States), 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 hereinafter described: As more fully described on said Deed of Trust The property address and other common designation, if any, of the real propertydescribed above is purported to be: 405 S. TREMONT STREET OCEANSIDE, CA 92054 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability’ for any incorrectness of the property address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. 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: $581,693.40 In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept a 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 speci ed in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. In the event tender other than cash is accepted the Trustee may withhold the issuance of the Trustee’s Deed until funds become available to the payee or endorsee as a matter of right. Said sale will

be made, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed, advances thereunder, with interest as provided therein, and the unpaid principal balance of the Note secured by said Deed with interest thereon as provided in said Note, fees, charges and expenses of the trustee and the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned o may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying o all liens senior to the lien being auctioned o , before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s o ce or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, bene ciary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 800-605-2445 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site: www.servicelinkasap.com for information regarding the sale of this property, using the le number assigned to this case. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be re ected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale.

NOTICE TO TENANT: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code, If you are an “eligible tenant buyer”, you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder”, you may be

able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase.

First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call 800-605-2445 for information regarding the trustee’s sale, or visit this internet website https://www.servicelinkasap. com, using the le number assigned to this case to nd the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” of “eligible bidder”, you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. Dated: 06/04/2025 LENDERS T.D. SERVICE, INC., as said Trustee 23151 VERDUGO DRIVE, #205 LAGUNA HILLS, CA 92653 (949)855-1945 By: JEFFREY L. PRATHER PRESIDENT A-4845116 06/13/2025, 06/20/2025, 06/27/2025 CN 30694

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE

T.S. No. 25-00249-LD-CA Title No. 250054061-CA-VOI A.P.N. 108-512-03-00 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 04/12/2023. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, (cashier’s check(s) must be made payable to National Default Servicing Corporation), drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank speci ed in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state; will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. The sale will be made in an “as is” condition, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of

the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Trustor: Matthew John Levanduski and Alexandra Elaine Olinder, husband and wife as community property with right of survivorship Duly Appointed Trustee: National Default Servicing Corporation Recorded 04/13/2023 as Instrument No. 2023-0096931 (or Book, Page) of the O cial Records of San Diego County, California. Date of Sale: : 07/09/2025 at 10:00 AM Place of Sale: At the entrance to the East County Regional Center by statue, 250 E. Main Street, El Cajon, CA 92020 Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $830,987.18 Street Address or other common designation of real property: 35209 Orchard Trails, Fallbrook, CA 92028 A.P.N.: 108-512-0300 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the bene ciary within 10 days of the date of rst publication of this Notice of Sale. If the 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 requirements of California Civil Code Section 2923 ,5(b)/2923.55(c) were ful lled when the Notice of Default was recorded. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS:

If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned o may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying o all liens senior to the lien being auctioned o , before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s o ce or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, bene ciary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 714-730-2727 or visit this internet website www. ndscorp.com/sales, using the le number assigned to this case 25-00249-LD-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be re ected in the telephone information or on the internet website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. NOTICE TO TENANT*: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m

of the California Civil Code. If you are a “representative of all eligible tenant buyers” you may be able to purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder/’ you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call 888-264-4010, or visit this internet website www. ndscorp.com, using the le number assigned to this case 25-00249-LD-CA to nd the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as a “representative of all eligible tenant buyers” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. Pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code, the potential rights described herein shall apply only to public auctions taking place on or after January 1, 2021, through December 31, 2025, unless later extended.

Date: 05/29/2025 National Default Servicing Corporation

c/o Ti any & Bosco, P.A., its agent, 1455 Frazee Road, Suite 820 San Diego, CA 92108 Toll Free Phone: 888-264-4010 Sales Line 714-730-2727; Sales Website: www.ndscorp.com

Connie Hernandez, Trustee Sales Representative A-4844541

06/06/2025, 06/13/2025, 06/20/2025 CN 30666

NOTICE OF DECISION TO FORECLOSE ON SEPARATE INTEREST

Civil Code § 5705(d) RE: Vallecitos Protective Corporation

Physical Property Address: 404 Paseo Alegre, San Marcos, CA 92069 Legal Description:

See Attached Exhibit A

TO: Robert J. Flesey and Olga N. Flesey, BE ADVISED that a majority of the Board of Directors for the Vallecitos Protective Corporation (“Association”) has voted to foreclose upon the abovereferenced separate interest real property located in the Association pursuant to the authority to do so under the Association’s governing documents and Chapter 8 of the Davis-Stirling Common Interest Development Act, beginning with Civil Code Section 5600.

EXHIBIT A LEGAL DESCRIPTION THE LAND REFERRED TO HEREIN BELOW IS SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AND IS DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:

All that certain real property situated in the County of San Diego, State of California, described as follows:

LOT 2 OF MONTICILLOS, IN THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, ACCORDING TO THE MAP

THEREOF NO. 7575, FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAID SAN DIEGO COUNTY, FEBRUARY 28, 1973.

APN: 226-560-02-00

05/30, 06/06, 06/13,

06/20/2025 CN 30614

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF MICHAEL MARTIN Case # 25PE001714C

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

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

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

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

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

A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: Date: July 23, 2025; Time: 1:30 PM; in Dept.: 502, Room 331. Court address: 1100 Union St., San Diego CA 92101, Central Courthouse. (https://www.sdcourt.ca.gov/ sdcourt/probate2/probatevh) Court appearances may be made either in person or virtually, unless otherwise ordered by the Court. Virtual appearances must be made using the department’s Microsoft Teams (“MS Teams”) video link; or by calling the department’s MS Teams conference phone number and using the assigned conference ID number. The MS Teams video conference links and phone numbers can be found at www.sdcourt.ca.gov/ ProbateHearings. Plan to check in 15 minutes prior to the scheduled hearing time.

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

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

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

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

Attorney for Petitioner:

K. Maxwell Nuyen

500 La Terraza Blvd. Ste 150

Escondido CA 92025

Telephone: 619.273.3397

06/20, 06/27, 07/04/2025

CN 30746

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSECHANGE OF NAME CASE# 25CU031114N TO ALL INTERESTED

PERSONS:

Petitioner(s): Monique Anne Yates led a petition with this court for a decree changing name as follows:

a. Present name: Monique

Anne Yates change to proposed name: Gwendolyn Elyse Lancett

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

NOTICE OF HEARING: On August 1, 2025 at 8:30 a.m., in Dept. N-25 of the Superior Court of California, 325 S Melrose Dr., Vista CA 92081, North County Division.

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

htm.) NO HEARING WILL OCCUR ON THE DATE SPECIFIED IN THE ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE.

The court will review the documents led as of the date speci ed on the Order to Show Cause for Change of Name (JC Form #NC-120).

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

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

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

from the Civil Business O ce for a fee. Petitioners who are seeking a change of name under the Safe at Home program may contact the assigned department for information on obtaining certi ed copies. If all the requirements have not been met as of the date speci ed, the court will mail the petitioner a written order with further directions.

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

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

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

Filed Date: 06/16/2025

Brad A. Weinreb Judge of the Superior Court. 06/20, 06/27, 07/04, 07/11/2025 CN 30737

NOTICE OF HEARING ON PETITION TO DETERMINE CLAIM TO PROPERTY

CASE NUMBER:

BPB-18-002681 consolidated with BCV-18-101723 IN THE MATTER OF:

The Andrew V. Negrete and the Ruth O. Negrete 1987 Trust as amended.

A petition has been led asking the court to determine a claim to the property identi ed in 3, and a hearing on the petition has been set. Please refer to the petition for more information.

If you have a claim to the property described in 3, you may attend the hearing and object or respond to the petition. If you do not want to attend the hearing, you may also le a written response before the hearing.

If you do not respond to the petition or attend the hearing, the court may make orders a ecting ownership of the property without your input.

1. NOTICE is given that: Lydia Vose Trustee of the Andrew V. Negrete and the Ruth O. Negrete 1987 Trust as amended has led a petition entitled: First Amended Petition Under Probate Code Sections 850 and 859 for Return of Real and Personal Property and for Double Damages under Probate Code section 850 asking for a court order determining a claim or claims to the property described in 3.

2. A HEARING on the petition will be held as follows:

Date: September 10, 2025

Time: 1:30 p.m.

Dept: 10

Name and Address of Court: Superior Court of California County of Kern 1415 Truxtun Ave., Bakers eld CA 93301

3. The property that is the subject of the petition is: This action concerns real properties identi ed as: 1308 Pearl Street, Bakers eld, CA 93305; 1316 Pearl Street, Bakers eld, CA 93305; 1317 Pearl Street, Bakers eld, CA 93305; 1318 Pearl Street, Bakers eld, CA 93305, as well as Cash Received.

4. In addition to seeking to recover the property described in 3, the petition also alleges and seeks relief for bad faith conduct, undue in uence in bad faith, or elder or dependent adult nancial abuse. The petition describes these allegations in detail. Based on the allegations, the petition seeks to recover twice the value of the property described in 3 and requests that the court award attorney’s fees and costs to the petitioner. (Prob. Code, § 859.)

Attorney: Andrew She eld LeBeau – Thelen, LLP 9801 Camino Media, Ste 103 Bakers eld CA 93311 Telephone: 661.325.8962 06/20, 06/27, 07/04, 07/11/2025 CN 30731

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSECHANGE OF NAME CASE# 25CU030708N TO ALL INTERESTED

PERSONS: Petitioner(s): Diana Carolina Castillo Hernandez led a petition with this court for a decree changing name as follows: a. Present name: Diana Carolina Castillo Hernandez change to proposed name: Diana Carolina Gildred Rosen THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this Court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for a change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must le a written objection that includes

the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely led, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING: On Jul 25, 2025 at 8:30 a.m., in Dept. N-25 of the Superior Court of California, 325 S Melrose Dr., Vista CA 92081, North County Division. (To appear remotely, check in advance of the hearing for information about how to do so on the court’s website. To nd your court’s website, go to www. courts.ca.gov/find-my-court. htm.) NO HEARING WILL OCCUR ON THE DATE SPECIFIED IN THE ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE. The court will review the documents led as of the date speci ed on the Order to Show Cause for Change of Name (JC Form #NC-120).

If all requirements for a name change have been met as of the date speci ed, and no timely written objection has been received (required at least two court days before the date speci ed), the Petition for Change of Name (JC Form #NC100) will be granted without a hearing. One copy of the Order Granting the Petition will be mailed to the petitioner. To change a name on a legal document, including a birth certi cate, social security card, driver license, passport, and other identi cation, a certi ed copy of Decree Changing Name (JC Form #NC-130) or Decree Changing Name and Order Recognizing Change of Gender and for Issuance of New Birth Certi cate (JC Form #NC230) may be required. Contact the agency(ies) who issues the legal document that needs to be changed, to determine if a certi ed copy is required. A certi ed copy of Decree Changing Name (JC Form #NC130) or Decree Changing Name and Order Recognizing Change of Gender and for Issuance of New Birth’ Certi cate (JC Form

#NC-230) may be obtained from the Civil Business O ce for a fee. Petitioners who are seeking a change of name under the Safe at Home program may contact the assigned department for information on obtaining certi ed copies. If all the requirements have not been met as of the date speci ed, the court will mail the petitioner a written order with further directions. If a timely objection is led, the court will set a hearing date and contact the parties by mail with further directions.

A RESPONDENT

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

Filed Date: 06/12/2025 Brad A. Weinreb Judge of the Superior Court. 06/20, 06/27, 07/04, 07/11/2025 CN 30729

Notice of Public Sale Notice is hereby given that Security Public Storage, 471 C St, Chula Vista, CA 91910 will sell the contents of the storage units listed below at a public auction to satisfy a lien placed on the contents (pursuant to Division 8 Chapter 10 Sec 21700-21716 of the California Codes). The sale will take place

Coast News legals continued on page 28

at the website

www.StorageTreasures.com on 07/09/2025 at 12:00PM. The sale will be conducted under the direction of Christopher Rosa (Bond-3112562) and www. StorageTreasures.com on behalf of the facility’s management.

Units will be available for viewing prior to the sale on www.StorageTreasures.com.

Contents will be sold for cash only to the highest bidder. A 10-15% buyer’s premium will be charged and possibly a cleaning deposit per unit. All sales are nal. Seller reserves the right to withdraw the property at any time before the sale or to refuse any bids. The property to be sold is described as “general household items” unless otherwise noted.

Tenant Name Munoz, Aurora Roberts, Daltia R. Ortiz, Michael Portillo, Rosario Bojorquez, Amanda Gutierrez, Adela Leonard, Cameron Roberts, Daltia R. Wylie, Viola J. Wylie, Viola J. Wylie, Viola J. Manjarrez, Eufemio Benavidez, Judith A. Ruiz, Abelardo Rocha Mouett, Juan Antonio Medel, Joe

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

Security Public Storage

425 N. Quince St. Escondido, CA 92025

760-743-7872

06/20/2025 CN 30726

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF KENNETH ANGEL GOMEZ

Case# 24PE002555C

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

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

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

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

A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: Date: July 14, 2025; Time: 9:00 AM; in Dept.: 504, Remote Hearing. Court address: 1100 Union St., San Diego CA 92101, Central Courthouse. (https://www.sdcourt.ca.gov/ sdcourt/probate2/probatevh) Court appearances may be made either in person or virtually, unless otherwise ordered by the Court. Virtual appearances must be made using the department’s Microsoft Teams (“MS Teams”) video link; or by calling the department’s MS Teams conference phone number and using the assigned conference ID number. The MS Teams video conference links and phone numbers can be found at www.sdcourt.ca.gov/

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

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

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

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

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

Petitioner:

Nancy Gomez 1028 Buena Vista Way Carlsbad CA 92008

Telephone: 760.840.1410

06/20, 06/27, 07/04/2025 CN 30725

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSECHANGE OF NAME CASE# 25CU030662N TO ALL INTERESTED

PERSONS:

Petitioner(s): Brooke Elizabeth Jones led a petition with this court for a decree changing name as follows: a. Present name: Brooke Elizabeth Jones change

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

NOTICE OF HEARING: On Jul 25, 2025 at 8:30 a.m., in Dept. 25 of the Superior Court of California, 325 S Melrose Dr., Vista CA 92081, North County Division. (To appear remotely, check in advance of the hearing for information about how to do so on the court’s website. To nd your court’s website, go to www. courts.ca.gov/find-my-court. htm.) NO HEARING WILL OCCUR ON THE DATE SPECIFIED IN THE ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE.

The court will review the documents led as of the date speci ed on the Order to Show Cause for Change of Name (JC Form #NC-120).

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

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

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

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

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

with further directions. A RESPONDENT OBJECTING TO THE NAME CHANGE MUST FILE A WRITTEN OBJECTION AT LEAST TWO COURT DAYS (excluding weekends and holidays) BEFORE THE DATE SPECIFIED. Do not come to court on the speci ed date. The court will notify the parties by mail of a future hearing date. Any Petition for the name change of a minor that is signed by only one parent must have this Attachment served along with the Petition and Order to Show Cause, on the other non-signing parent, and proof of service must be led with the court. IT IS SO ORDERED. Filed Date: 06/12/2025 Brad A. Weinreb Judge of the Superior Court. 06/20, 06/27, 07/04, 07/11/2025 CN 30723

Notice of Self Storage Sale

Please take notice Prime Storage - San Marcos S Paci c St located at 560 S Paci c St San Marcos CA 92078 intends to hold a public sale to the highest bidder of the property stored by the following tenants at the storage facility. The sale will occur as an online auction via www.selfstorageauction. com on 7/8/2025 at 12:00 PM. Pendleton Tran. This sale may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Certain terms and conditions apply.

06/20/2025 CN30718

Notice of Self Storage Sale

Please take notice Prime Storage - San Marcos E Mission Rd located at 1510 E Mission Rd San Marcos CA 92069 intends to hold a public sale to the highest bidder of the property stored by the following tenants at the storage facility. The sale will occur as an online auction via www.selfstorageauction.com on 7/8/2025 at 12:00 PM. Nicholas A Stefan. This sale may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Certain terms and conditions apply.

06/20/2025 CN30717

Notice of Self Storage Sale

Please take notice Prime Storage - San Diego Mission Bay Dr located at 4595 Mission Bay Dr San Diego CA 92109 intends to hold a public sale to the highest bidder of the property stored by the following tenants at the storage facility. The sale will occur as an online auction via www.selfstorageauction.com on 7/8/2025 at 12:00 PM. Joseph Westerlund; Wyatt Demars; Stephanie Sullivan; Bryan Christopher Brooks. This sale may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Certain terms and conditions apply.

06/20/2025 CN 30716

NOTICE OF PUBLIC LIEN SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN

that the contents of the following storage units will be o ered for sale at public auction for enforcement of storage lien. The Online Auction will be held Friday, June 27, 2025, at 1:00 PM. Location of Online Auction: www.storagetreasures. com. Storage address: 1566 E. Valley Parkway, Escondido, CA 92027. Terms are CASH ONLY! Valley Rose Self Storage reserves the right to refuse any bid or cancel the auction. The following units may include, but not limited to electronic items, furniture, & household items, unless otherwise stated.

Sarah Jones - D208 06/13, 06/20/2025 CN 30714

SUMMONS

District Court: Broom eld County, Colorado 17 Descombes Dr., Broom eld, CO 80020 Parties to the Case: Petitioner: Paul Victor Frandsen and Respondent: Christine Angela Frandsen

CASE # 2025DR41

Date Filed: April 3, 2025

1. Family Case: You Christine Angela Frandsen are now a part of a court case to resolve a family legal matter. Along with this summons, you will get a document called a Petition. The Petition will let you know more about the case and what the Petitioner wants the Court to do.

2. Your Next Steps: You must le a written response to that Petition.

a) You may use form JDF 1015 –Response to the Petition

b) Forms and resources are found online at [www.coloradojudicial.gov]

c) Your response is due within 21 days of receiving this summons.

Note! That deadline extends to 35 days when served outside of Colorado or if noti ed of the case by publication.

d). File online at: [www.jbits.courts.state.co.us/ e ling] Or le by mail or at the courthouse at the above Court Address.

e) Include the ling fee ($146). Or request a fee waiver. (Use forms JDF 205 and JDF 206)

3. Consequences If you do not le a Response, the Court may decide the case without your input. You may not receive further notice about court lings and events. You are still required to obey any orders the Court issues.

4. Automatic Court Orders (Temporary Injunction) As soon as you receive this Summons, you must obey these orders:

a) Do not sell, transfer, assign, borrow against, hide, or get rid of any marital property without permission of the other party or the court. You may use your income for your usual business expenses and life necessities.

b) Do not disturb the peace of the other parent or parties in this case.

c) Do not take the children out of the state without permission from the Court or the other party.

d) Do not stop paying, cancel, or make any changes to health, homeowner’s, renter’s, automobile, or life insurance policies that cover the children or a party in this case or that name a child or a party as a bene ciary.

So Summoned By Court Clerk Broom eld Combined Courts, Colorado Dated 04/03/2025 06/13, 06/20, 06/27, 07/04, 07/11/2025 CN 30701

In the matter of the marriage between Duha H Mohamad and Anas AbdulAzeez Saud Aljarmly a divorce petition had been led in Fourth Judicial District Court in Guadalupe County, New Mexico, located at 420 Parker Avenue Suite #5 Santa Rosa, new Mexico, 88435 on 5-21-2025, case # D-424-DM-2025-00010. The respondent has 2 weeks from the day this ad is run to respond to this ling. If the courts do not receive a response, they may proceed without the absent spouse. 06/13, 06/20/2025 CN 30692

NOTICE OF HEARING –DECEDENT’S ESTATE OR TRUST ESTATE OF ERIC BOGART aka IRENEUSZ ZOLNIERCZYK CASE # 37-2021-00052535PR-LA-CTL

This notice is required by law. You are not required to appear in court, but you may attend the hearing and object or respond if you wish. If you do not respond or attend the hearing, the court may act on the ling without you. NOTICE is given that Wojciech Zolnierczyk Administrator has led a petition, application, report, or account: PETITION – LETTERS OF SPECIAL ADMINISTRATION WITH LIMITED AUTHORITY. A HEARING on the matter described above will be held as follows: Date: June 24, 2025; Time: 10:00 AM; in Dept.: 504. Court address: 1100 Union St., San Diego CA 92101, Central Courthouse. Request for Accommodations Assistive listening systems, computer-assisted real-time captioning, or sign language interpreter services are available if you ask at least ve days before the hearing. Contact the clerk’s o ce or go to www.courts.ca.gov/forms for Request for Accommodations by Persons With Disabilities and Response (form MC-410). (Civ. Code § 54.8.)

Notice Regarding Remote Hearing Appearance The hearing in this matter may be attended remotely by video or telephone through the San Diego Superior Court’s o cial remote appearance system. Parties wishing to appear remotely must review the court’s instructions and procedures in advance of the hearing. Remote appearance details and technical requirements are available at: https://www.sdcourt.ca.gov/ virtualhearings Participants may use ZOOM for video or dial-in phone access. Advance registration or notice to the court may be required depending on the department. If you intend to appear remotely, it is your responsibility to ensure timely access and compliance with all instructions. For questions, contact the Probate Clerk’s O ce or visit the court website.

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF ERIC BOGART aka IRENEUSZ ZOLNIERCZYK Case# 37-2021-00052535-PRLA-CTL To all heirs, bene ciaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or

Exception: You may change insurance coverage if you have written permission from the other parent or party or a court order and give a least 14 days’ Notice to the other party. C.R.C. §§ 14-10-107, 108. You must obey these orders until this case is nalized, dismissed, or the Court changes these orders. To request a change, you may use form JDF 1314General Motion 5. Note on Genetic Testing You can request genetic testing. The Court will not hold this request against you when deciding the case’s outcome. You must do testing and submit the results before the Court establishes who the parents are (parentage) and issues nal orders. After that time, it may be too late to submit genetic testing evidence. The law that directs this process is C.R.S. § 14-10124(1.5).

estate, or both, of Eric Bogart aka Ireneusz Zolnierczyk

A Petition for Probate has been led by Wojciech Zolnierczyk, in the Superior Court of California, County of San Diego. The Petition for Probate requests that Wojciech Zolnierczyk be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: Date: June 24, 2025; Time: 10:00 AM; in Dept.: 504. Court address: 1100 Union St., San Diego CA 92101, Central Courthouse. (https://www.sdcourt.ca.gov/ sdcourt/probate2/probatevh)

Court appearances may be made either in person or virtually, unless otherwise ordered by the Court. Virtual appearances must be made using the depart-ment’s Microsoft Teams (“MS Teams”) video link; or by calling the department’s MS Teams conference phone number and using the assigned conference ID number. The MS Teams video conference links and phone numbers can be found at www.sdcourt.ca.gov/ ProbateHearings. Plan to check in 15 minutes prior to the scheduled hearing time.

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

Petitioner: Wojciech Zolnierczyk

UL. KS. Henryka Mrossa 4A/10 Niemcz, Poland 86-032 Telephone: +48 694 187 146 06/06, 06/13, 06/20/2024 CN 30676

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSECHANGE OF NAME CASE# 25CU026169N TO ALL INTERESTED

PERSONS: Petitioner(s): Tiago Christian Lorenzo Tolleson Wiesenthal led a petition with this court for a decree changing name as follows:

a. Present name: Tiago Christian Lorenzo Tolleson Wiesenthal change to proposed name: Tiago Lorenzo Wiesenthal THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this Court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for a change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must le a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely led,

the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING: On Jul 11, 2025 at 8:30 a.m., in Dept. N-25 of the Superior Court of California, 325 S Melrose Dr., Vista CA 92081, North County Division.

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

The court will review the documents led as of the date speci ed on the Order to Show Cause for Change of Name (JC Form #NC-120).

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

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

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

A certi ed copy of Decree

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

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

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

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

Any Petition for the name change of a minor that is signed by only one parent must have this Attachment served along with the Petition and Order to Show Cause, on the other non-signing parent, and proof of service must be led with the court. IT IS SO ORDERED. Filed Date: 05/21/2025 Brad A. Weinreb Judge of the Superior Court. 05/30, 06/06, 06/13, 06/20/2025 CN 30637

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSECHANGE OF NAME CASE# 25CU026082N TO ALL INTERESTED

PERSONS: Petitioner(s): David Dewey Moran led a petition with this court for a decree changing name as follows: a. Present name: David Dewey Moran change to proposed name: David Dewey Avina THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this Court at the hearing indicated below to show

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

NOTICE OF HEARING: On Jul 11, 2025 at 8:30 a.m., in Dept. 25 of the Superior Court of California, 325 S Melrose Dr., Vista CA 92081, North County Division.

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

The court will review the documents led as of the date speci ed on the Order to Show Cause for Change of Name (JC Form #NC-120).

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

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

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

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

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

A RESPONDENT

OBJECTING TO THE NAME CHANGE MUST FILE A WRITTEN OBJECTION AT LEAST TWO COURT

DAYS (excluding weekends and holidays) BEFORE THE DATE SPECIFIED. Do not come to court on the speci ed date. The court will notify the parties by mail of a future hearing date. Any Petition for the name change of a minor that is signed by only one parent must have this Attachment served along with the Petition and Order to Show Cause, on the other non-signing parent, and proof of service must be led with the court. IT IS SO ORDERED.

Filed Date: 05/21/2025

Brad A. Weinreb Judge of the Superior Court. 05/30, 06/06, 06/13, 06/20/2025 CN 30629

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9011062 Filed: Jun 06, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/ County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. On the Go Window Cleaning. Located at: 8744 Plaza Park Ln., San Diego CA 92123 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Blue Sky Window Cleaning LLC, 8744 Plaza Park Ln., San Diego CA 92123. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 06/06/2025 S/Gabriel Dantas de Moraes Barbosa, 06/20, 06/27, 07/04, 07/11/2025 CN 30745

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9011191 Filed: Jun 10, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk.

Fictitious Business Name(s): A. The Dwell Edit. Located at: 4342 Paci ca Way #1, Oceanside CA 92056 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Terri Lynn Sewell-Matteson, 4342 Paci ca Way #1, 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/Terri Lynn Sewell-Matteson, 06/20, 06/27, 07/04, 07/11/2025 CN 30744

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9011612 Filed: Jun 16, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Kodutek. Located at: 3215 Calle Vallarta, Carlsbad CA 92009 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: PO Box 231909, Encinitas CA 92023. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Brill Design LLC, PO Box 231909, 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: 06/15/2025 S/Jeremy Brill, 06/20, 06/27, 07/04, 07/11/2025 CN 30740

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9011086

Filed: Jun 09, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Beyond Behavior Coaching. Located at: 370 Walnut Ave. #13, Carlsbad CA 92008 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Amy Elizabeth Bernier, 370 Walnut Ave. #13, Carlsbad CA 92008. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 03/01/2025 S/Amy Elizabeth Bernier, 06/20, 06/27, 07/04, 07/11/2025 CN 30739

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9009487

Filed: May 14, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/ County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Mikko Sushi. Located at: 330 Main St., Vista CA 92084 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: 372 Adobe Estates Dr., Vista CA 92083. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Mikko Group Inc., 372 Adobe

Estates Dr., Vista CA 92083. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 05/05/2025 S/Kyong Davis, 06/20, 06/27, 07/04, 07/11/2025 CN 30738

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9010048

Filed: May 21, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/ County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. The Purple Folder. Located at: 208 Ocean View Ave., Encinitas CA 92024 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: PO Box 230417, Encinitas CA 92023. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Betiana Zamara Whitley, PO Box 230417, Encinitas CA 92023. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: Not Yet Started S/Betiana Zamara Whitley, 06/20, 06/27, 07/04, 07/11/2025 CN 30736

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9011408

Filed: Jun 12, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County

Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. M5 Agency. Located at: 1537 Valleda Ln., Encinitas CA 92024 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Marcus Valdivia, 1537 Valleda Ln., Encinitas CA 92024. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 01/01/2025

Name(s): A. Go Go Bird Media. Located at: 8517 Lower Scarborough Ct., San Diego CA 92127 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: PO Box 502684, San Diego CA 92150. Registrant Name and

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Business Mailing Address: 1. Alessandra Derniat, PO Box 502684, San Diego CA 92150. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 06/01/2021 S/Alessandra Derniat, 06/20, 06/27, 07/04, 07/11/2025 CN 30732

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9010471

Filed: May 29, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/ County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Surf-Fur; B. HeatLab, Inc. Located at: 12455 Kerran St. #300, Poway CA 92064 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: 74-4982 Mamalahoa Hwy, Holualoa HI 96725. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. HeatLab Inc., 12455 Kerran St. #300, Poway CA 92064. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 09/01/2007 S/Cynthia Ardith Issel, 06/20, 06/27, 07/04, 07/11/2025 CN 30730

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9011144 Filed: Jun 09, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Progressive Innovations. Located at: 3214 Fosca St., Carlsbad CA 92009 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Flo Inc., 1385 N. 2nd St, El Cajon CA 92012. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 06/09/2025 S/Timothy Edward Spenny, 06/20, 06/27, 07/04, 07/11/2025 CN 30728

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9010570

Filed: May 30, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/ County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Via Tiempo. Located at: 2235 Ruddy Duck Ct., Cardi by

the Sea CA 92007 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: PO Box 27, Cardi by the Sea CA 92007. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Michael David Busby, PO Box 27, Cardi by the Sea CA 92007. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 04/01/2025 S/Michael David Busby, 06/20, 06/27, 07/04, 07/11/2025 CN 30724

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9011303 Filed: Jun 11, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Major Asset Group, LLC. Located at: 1789 Troy Ln., Oceanside CA 92054 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Major Asset Group, 1789 Troy Ln., Oceanside CA 92054. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 08/15/2015 S/Charles L. Daniel III, 06/20, 06/27, 07/04, 07/11/2025 CN 30722

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9010616

Filed: Jun 02, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/ County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. J. Brix Wines. Located at: 5611 Palmer Way #A, Carlsbad CA 92010 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: PO Box 232028, Encinitas CA 92023. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Jody B Towe, PO Box 232028, Encinitas CA 92023. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 07/19/2012 S/Jody B Towe, 06/20, 06/27, 07/04, 07/11/2025 CN 30721

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9010421

Filed: May 29, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Harrington West Accounting. Located at: 2019 Jason Glen, Escondido CA 92026 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business

Mailing Address: 1. Harrington Marketing Inc., 2019 Jason Glen, Escondido CA 92026. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: Not Yet Started S/Timothy James Harrington, 06/20, 06/27, 07/04, 07/11/2025 CN 30715

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9010977

Filed: Jun 06, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Beach Day Valet. Located at: 3133 Tiger Run Ct. #110, Carlsbad CA 92010 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Beach 2 You LLC, 3133 Tiger Run Ct. #110, Carlsbad CA 92010. 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/Caden Vanderbyl, 06/13, 06/20, 06/27, 07/04/2025 CN 30710

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9010299

Filed: May 27, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Longhouse Wealth Management. Located at: 187 Calle Magdalena #103, Encinitas CA 92024 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Longhouse Investments LLC, 187 Calle Magdalena #103, 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: 12/01/2020 S/Dean Ferraro, 06/13, 06/20, 06/27, 07/04/2025 CN 30709

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9010838

Filed: Jun 04, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. The Arlo Team. Located at: 7802 Rush Rose Dr., Carlsbad CA 92009 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. David Muth Hadden, 7802 Rush

Rose Dr., Carlsbad CA 92009; 2. Joan Loi Hadden, 7802 Rush Rose Dr., Carlsbad CA 92009. This business is conducted by: A Married Couple. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 05/01/2025 S/Joan Loi Hadden, 06/13, 06/20, 06/27, 07/04/2025 CN 30708

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9011049 Filed: Jun 06, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/ County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Lucky Stars. Located at: 275 Cottage Grove Ln., Encinitas CA 92024 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Christine Diana Chavez-Milner, 275 Cottage Gove Ln., Encinitas CA 92024. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: Not Yet Started S/Christine Diana Chavez-Milner, 06/13, 06/20, 06/27, 07/04/2025 CN 30707

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9010703

Filed: Jun 03, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/ County Clerk. Fictitious

Business Name(s): A. Mirlo; B. Mirlobio. Located at: 6310 Nancy Ridge Dr. #108, San Diego CA 95816 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Mirlo Consulting LLC, 6310 Nancy Ridge Dr. #108, San Diego CA 92121. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 05/06/2025 S/Tyler Bayer, 06/13, 06/20, 06/27, 07/04/2025 CN 30706

Fictitious Business Name

Statement #2025-9010835

Filed: Jun 04, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/ County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Malloy Banks. Located at: 778 N. Coast Hwy 101, Encinitas CA 92024 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. MB Administration, 778 N. Coast Hwy 101, Encinitas CA 92024. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 06/03/2025 S/Jeremy C Skousen, 06/13, 06/20, 06/27, 07/04/2025 CN 30704

Fictitious Business Name

Statement #2025-9009254

Filed: May 12, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business

Name(s): A. Tide Woven; B. Tide Made. Located at: 1731 Alvarado St., Oceanside CA 92054 San Diego. Business

Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business

Mailing Address: 1. Leslie Grubaugh; 1731 Alvarado St., Oceanside CA 92054. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 05/12/2025 S/Leslie Grubaugh, 06/13, 06/20, 06/27, 07/04/2025 CN 30700

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9010839

Filed: Jun 04, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business

Name(s): A. Black Plague Brewing. Located at: 2550 Jason Ct., Oceanside CA 92056 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Dark Ages Brewery LLC, 2550 Jason Ct., 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: 03/24/2016 S/Jordan Ho art, 06/13, 06/20, 06/27, 07/04/2025 CN 30699

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9009207 Filed: May 09, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/ County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Southpaw Construction. Located at: 2475 Osborne Terr., Vista CA 92084 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Shane L. Palmer, 2475 Osborne Terr., Vista CA 92084. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 03/17/2025 S/Shane L. Palmer, 06/13, 06/20, 06/27, 07/04/2025 CN 30698

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9010931

Filed: Jun 05, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Carmel Valley Pet Waste Removal; B. Poop Patrol; C. Catch Fitness; D. Catch Real Estate; E. Catch Real Estate Solutions. Located at: 12636 High Blu Dr. #400, San Diego CA 92130 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same.

Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Blue Corner Inc, 12636 High Blu Dr. #400, San Diego CA 92130. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 06/05/2025 S/Esaul Alatriste, 06/13, 06/20, 06/27, 07/04/2025 CN 30697

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9010925

Filed: Jun 05, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/ County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Calwest Construction & Design Group LLC. Located at: 610 Carnation Ct., San Marcos CA 92078 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Calwest Construction and Design Group LLC, 610 Carnation Ct., San Marcos CA 92078. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 06/05/2025 S/Joseph Puccio, 06/13, 06/20, 06/27, 07/04/2025 CN 30696

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9010388

Filed: May 28, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/ County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Advantalink Corp. Located at: 445 Ryan Dr. #105, San Marcos CA 92078 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Advantalink Corp, 445 Ryan Dr. #105, San Marcos CA 92078. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 05/01/2019 S/Gerald Demontigny, 06/13, 06/20, 06/27, 07/04/2025 CN 30695

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9010853

Filed: Jun 04, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Smart Dogs; B. Smart Dogs Marketing. Located at: 531 Encinitas Blvd. #204 / 205, Encinitas CA 92024 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: PO Box 232550, Encinitas CA 92023-2550.

Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Coast News Inc., 531 Encinitas Blvd. #204 / 205, Encinitas CA 92024. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 08/15/1987 S/Becky Roland, 06/13, 06/20, 06/27, 07/04/2025 CN 30688

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9009735

Filed: May 16, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Vislesy; B. Vislesy Consulting; C. GritCraft; D. Security Detail; E. Flu O ; F. Moms Who Roll. Located at: 2105 Madiera Dr., Oceanside CA 92056 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Vislesy Ventures LLC, 2105 Madiera Dr., 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: 04/29/2025 S/Linzie Wood, 06/13, 06/20, 06/27, 07/04/2025 CN 30687

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9010668

Filed: Jun 02, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/ County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Renewed Organics LLC; B. Renewed Organics. Located at: 111 C St. #72, Encinitas CA 92024 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Renewed Organics LLC, 111 C St. #72, 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/Melissa LeClaire, 06/13, 06/20, 06/27, 07/04/2025 CN 30686

Fictitious Business Name

Statement #2025-9009100

Filed: May 08, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. North County Design; B. Alex T Valles. Located at: 1605 Re ection St., San Marcos CA 92078 San Diego.

Business Mailing Address: 310 S. Twin Oaks Valley Rd. #107270, San Marcos CA 92078. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. North County Design, 1605 Re ection St., San Marcos CA 92078. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 01/01/2025 S/Alex Timothy Valles, 06/06, 06/13, 06/20, 06/27/2025 CN 30685

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9009046

Filed: May 08, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/ County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. JV Professional Services. Located at: 1605 Re ection St., San Marcos CA 92078 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: 310 S. Twin Oaks Valley Rd. #107270, San Marcos CA 92078. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Kiana Marie Johnson-Valles, 1605 Re ection St., 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/Kiana Marie Johnson-Valles, 06/06, 06/13, 06/20, 06/27/2025 CN 30684

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9010701

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9010745 Filed: Jun 03, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/ County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Studio Worx. Located at: 4061 Oceanside Blvd. #L, Oceanside CA 92056-5823 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Je rey Stoner, 4061 Oceanside Blvd.

Filed: Jun 03, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Rugbytots San Diego. Located at: 31949 Penguin Pl., Temecula CA 92592 Riverside. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Auld Sports LLC, 31949 Penguin Pl., Temecula CA 92592. 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/Jonathan Patrick Auld, 06/06, 06/13, 06/20, 06/27/2025 CN 30683

Vista CA 92084 San Diego.

Business Mailing Address:

Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address:

1. Amy Rodriguez, 933 Vale Terrace Dr. #A, 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/Amy Rodriguez, 06/06, 06/13, 06/20, 06/27/2025 CN 30671

Fictitious Business Name

Statement #2025-9010528

Filed: May 30, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/ County Clerk. Fictitious

Business Name(s): A. Erickson Hospitality Consultants. Located at: 3343 Russell St., San Diego CA 92106 San Diego.

Business Mailing Address:

Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address:

1. Julie Anna Erickson, 3343 Russell St., San Diego CA 92106. This business is conducted by:

An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: Not Yet Started S/Julie Anna Erickson, 06/06, 06/13, 06/20, 06/27/2025 CN 30670

Fictitious Business Name

Statement #2025-9010398

Filed: May 28, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/ County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Low Tide Therapy. Located at: 447 Carmel Creeper Pl., Encinitas CA 92024 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Sarah Siler, 447 Carmel Creeper Pl., Encinitas CA 92024. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 06/17/2024 S/Sarah Siler, 06/06, 06/13, 06/20, 06/27/2025 CN 30668

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9010530 Filed: May 30, 2025 with

County of San Diego Recorder/ County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Corenest Construction. Located at: 3712 Harvard Dr., Oceanside CA 92056 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Maryam Gholami, 3712 Harvard Dr., Oceanside CA 92056; 2. Payman Gha ari Makhmalbaf, 3712 Harvard Dr., Oceanside CA 92056. This business is conducted by: A General Partnership. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: Not Yet Started S/Maryam Gholami, 06/06, 06/13, 06/20, 06/27/2025 CN 30667

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9010283 Filed: May 27, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/ County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Freedom Leaders; B. Tropic Lux. Located at: 75 E. 3rd #7, Sheridan WY 82801 Sheridan. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Vine Ventures Holding, 75 E. 3rd St. #7, Sheridan WY 82801. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 05/27/2025 S/Lorie Rucker, 06/06, 06/13, 06/20, 06/27/2025 CN 30663

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9010053 Filed: May 21, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Sacred Self Therapy San Diego. Located at: 5830 Oberline Dr., San Diego CA 92121 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: 13319 Poway Rd. #108, Poway CA 92064. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Chiara Franco, 13319 Poway Rd. #108, Poway CA 92064. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business

Under the Names(s) Above as of: Not Yet Started S/Chiara Franco, 05/30, 06/06, 06/13, 06/20/2025 CN 30644

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9010107

Filed: May 22, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/ County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. The Lineup. Located at: 12860 El Camino Real #100, San Diego CA 92130 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Cody John Steele, 12860 El Camino Real #100, San Diego CA 92130. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 05/01/2025 S/Cody J Steele, 05/30, 06/06, 06/13, 06/20/2025 CN 30643

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9010224

Filed: May 27, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Sip & Ship Wine Importers and Distributors. Located at: 6003 Paseo Salinero, Carlsbad CA 92009 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Alireza Kaharlani, 6003 Paseo Salinero, Carlsbad CA 92009. This business is conducted by:

An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 05/27/2025 S/Alireza Kaharlani, 05/30, 06/06, 06/13, 06/20/2025 CN 30640

Fictitious Business Name

Statement #2025-9008380

Filed: Apr 29, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business

Name(s): A. Carlos Floral; B. Encinitas Flower Shop. Located at: 1544 S. El Camino Real, Encinitas CA 92024 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Juan Carlos Alvarez, 1544

S. El Camino Real, Encinitas CA 92024; B. Linda Judy Alvarez, 1544 S. El Camino Real, Encinitas CA 92024. This business is conducted by: A Married Couple. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 01/01/2019 S/Linda Judy Alvarez, 05/30, 06/06, 06/13, 06/20/2025 CN 30639

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9010100

Filed: May 22, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. House of Yindi; B. Yindi. Located at: 318 Corto St., Solana Beach CA 92075 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Nesta Industries LLC, 318 Corto St., Solana Beach CA 92075. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 05/22/2025 S/Daniel Maiman, 05/30, 06/06, 06/13, 06/20/2025 CN 30636

Fictitious Business Name

Statement #2025-9009931

Filed: May 20, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/ County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. COVA Human Performance Lab & Physical Therapy; B. COVA Physical Therapy; C. COVA Dance Lab; D. COVA Longevity. Located at: 427 S. Cedros Ave. #101, Solana Beach CA 920751969 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Coastal Specialty Physical Therapy Inc., 427 S. Cedros Ave. #101, Solana Beach CA 92075-1969. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: Not Yet Started S/Crystal Hazelton, 05/30, 06/06, 06/13, 06/20/2025 CN 30635

Fictitious Business Name

Statement #2025-9009249

Filed: May 12, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Performance Analytic Data Systems. Located at: 2265 Vista la Nisa, Carlsbad CA 92009 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Christopher Lee Smith, 2265 Vista la Nisa, Carlsbad CA 92009. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 04/21/2025 S/Christopher Lee Smith, 05/30, 06/06, 06/13, 06/20/2025 CN 30634

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9009956

Filed: May 20, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/ County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Stellar Gale. Located at: 3920 Highland Dr., Carlsbad CA 92008 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. John Hai O’Neill, 3920 Highland Dr., Carlsbad CA 92008. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 01/02/2025 S/John Hai O’Neill, 05/30, 06/06, 06/13, 06/20/2025 CN 30633

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9010095 Filed: May 22, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Roxo Salon & Boutique; B. Roxo Salon. Located at: 3700 Caminito Ct. #460, San Diego CA 92130 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Project Color, LLC, 3700 Caminito Ct. #460, San Diego CA 92130. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 05/21/2025 S/Marci

Laulom, 05/30, 06/06, 06/13, 06/20/2025 CN 30632

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9009628

Filed: May 15, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/ County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Summit Executive Advisors. Located at: 2604-B El Camino Real #303, Carlsbad CA 92008 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Summit Executive Advisors, 2604-B El Camino Real #303, Carlsbad CA 92008. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 05/13/2024 S/Melineh Dersarkissian, 05/30, 06/06, 06/13, 06/20/2025 CN 30631

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9010181

Filed: May 23, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Sew Studio; B. M&SO Creative Collective; C. M&SO; D. M&SO Sew Studio; E. SO/SEW. Located at: 315 S. Coast Hwy 101 Ste U #173, Encinitas CA 92024 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. M and SO Creative Collective LLC, 315 S. Coast Hwy 101 Ste U #173, 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: 05/22/2025 S/Serena Oaks, 05/30, 06/06, 06/13, 06/20/2025 CN 30630

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9009977

Filed: May 21, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business

Name(s): A. Super Wash ‘N’ Dry Laundromat; B. Super Wash ‘N’ Dry; C. Super Wash ‘N’ Dry Laundry. Located at: 360 E. St., Chula Vista CA 91910 San Diego.

Business Mailing Address: 3315 Avenida Obertura, Carlsbad CA 92009. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Scorpion Bay LLC, 3315 Avenida Obertura, Carlsbad CA 92009. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: Not Yet Started S/Richard R Rice, 05/30, 06/06, 06/13, 06/20/2025 CN 30618

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9007598 Filed: Apr 17, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Crest and Cove Designs; B. Crest + Cove Designs. Located at: 920 Rancheros Dr. #E, San Marcos CA 92069 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: 3012 Xana Way, Carlsbad CA 92009. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. ECSD Designs LLC, 3012 Xana

06/13, 06/20/2025 CN 30611

By Fifi Rodriguez

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TRIVIA TEST #12345_20250616 FOR RELEASE JUNE 16, 2025

By Fifi Rodriguez

TRIVIA TEST #12345_20250616 FOR RELEASE JUNE 16, 2025 By Fifi

Rodriguez

1. MOVIES: What is the title of the first James Bond film?

1. MOVIES: What is the title of the first James Bond film?

2. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: What is the color of the “black box” that records an airplane’s performance?

2. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: What is the color of the “black box” that records an airplane’s performance?

3. TELEVISION: What is the theme song for the long-running sitcom “All in the Family”? 4. LITERATURE: What is the name of Ron Weasley’s family home in the “Harry Potter” series?

3. TELEVISION: What is the theme song for the long-running sitcom “All in the Family”?

5. GAMES: How many dice are used in a game of Yahtzee?

1. MOVIES: What is the title of the first James Bond film?

2. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: What is the color of the “black box” that records an airplane’s performance?

3. TELEVISION: What is the theme song for the long-running sitcom “All in the Family”?

4. LITERATURE: What is the name of Ron Weasley’s family home in the “Harry Potter” series?

5. GAMES: How many dice are used in a game of Yahtzee?

6. SCIENCE: What does a mole measure in chemistry?

7. MYTHOLOGY: What is the Greek god of darkness called?

8. FOOD & DRINK: Which type of liquor is traditionally used in a gimlet?

9. ASTRONOMY: How many moons does Saturn have?

10. CHEMISTRY: What is the chemical symbol for gold? Answers

1. “Dr. No.”

2. Orange.

3. “Those Were the Days.”

4. The Burrow.

Five.

6. SCIENCE: What does a mole measure in chemistry? 7. MYTHOLOGY: What is the Greek god of darkness called? 8. FOOD & DRINK: Which type of liquor is traditionally used in a gimlet?

4. LITERATURE: What is the name of Ron Weasley’s family home in the “Harry Potter” series?

The amount of chemical substance.

Erebus.

5. GAMES: How many dice are used in a game of Yahtzee?

ASTRONOMY: How many moons does Saturn have?

6. SCIENCE: What does a mole measure in chemistry?

CHEMISTRY: What is the chemical symbol for gold? Answers

7. MYTHOLOGY: What is the Greek god of darkness called?

“Dr. No.”

Orange.

“Those Were the Days.”

8. FOOD & DRINK: Which type of liquor is traditionally used in a gimlet?

The Burrow.

Five.

The amount of chemical sub-

9. ASTRONOMY: How many moons does Saturn have?

10. CHEMISTRY: What is the chemical symbol for gold? Answers

1. “Dr. No.”

2. Orange.

3. “Those Were the Days.”

4. The Burrow.

5. Five.

6. The amount of chemical substance.

7. Erebus.

8. Gin.

9. 274.

10. Au.

© 2025 King Features Synd., Inc.

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Working smarter: Get the most out of your smartphone on the job

By Susan Anable

Let’s be honest—our smartphones are never far from reach. Whether it’s answering an email, joining a Teams meeting, or sneaking a scroll through social media, these little devices have become constant companions in the workplace.

And while they are undeniably powerful tools, setting appropriate boundaries can increase productivity while preserving our precious in-person connections at work and at home.

Here’s the good news: with a few smart settings and a little discipline, your smartphone can go from workplace distraction to productivity powerhouse.

THE HIDDEN COST OF MOBILE DISTRACTION

We often underestimate how much time we lose to our phones. According to Business News Daily, workers waste more than two hours a day on non-work-related smartphone activities, such as texting, social media, and online shopping.

The average employee checks their phone 96 times a day—that’s about every 10 minutes—and each interruption can take 23 minutes on average to fully refocus.

FLIP THE SCRIPT: PRODUCTIVITY FEATURES THAT DELIVER

So how do we reclaim our focus? Start with tools

built right into your phone. If you’re on an iPhone, take advantage of Focus Mode— Apple’s modern take on Do Not Disturb—which silences non-work apps and prioritizes essential notifications during business hours.

Focus Mode provides users with different settings for a variety of scenarios, from working to driving and exercising. Android users can activate Focus Mode or set up Work Profiles, which separate personal and professional apps so you can toggle between them when needed.

For deep work, iPhones also offer Guided Access, which locks your phone into a single app. Need to concentrate on drafting a report? Guided Access can keep you from bouncing over to Instagram “just for a second.”

BOOST COLLABORATION WITHOUT BURNOUT

Smartphones are also central to how we communicate, but those pings and dings can add up. Tools like Slack and Microsoft Teams offer integrations to help manage availability.

Sync your calendar so your Slack status auto-updates to “In a meeting,” or establish Quiet Time on your Teams mobile app to prevent late-night interruptions.

LET YOUR PHONE DO

THE BUSYWORK

Finally, let’s talk about automation. Apple’s Short-

cuts app and Android’s Tasker or Bixby Routines let you build powerful, time-saving workflows. Create a shortcut that makes a PDF out of anything from any app, or have your phone remind you to do something once it detects you have arrived at your office or another physical location.

These tools act like a personal assistant and are early forms of the next big thing — AI agents.

THE BOTTOM LINE

Smartphones aren’t the enemy of productivity—they’re only as distracting as we allow them to be. With the right settings and a little intention, your phone can become an asset in your workday, not a liability.

Perhaps more importantly, using apps like Focus Mode and Guided Access can help streamline the way you use your smartphone at home to help protect time with family and friends. At Cox Mobile, we’re proud to offer mobile solutions that support Arizona residents in their personal lives and when they are at work, whether that’s seamless connectivity or access to the latest devices.

After all, tech should work for you, not against you.

Susan

SMARTPHONES ARE powerful tools, but setting appropriate boundaries can increase productivity while preserving in-person connections at work and at home. Courtesy photo

Anable is Cox’s Phoenix Market Vice President cox.com