The Coast News, June 27, 2025

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out surf giant

By Leo Place

CARLSBAD — A San Diego muralist says she was finally paid for a Carlsbad mural commissioned by Rusty Surfboards last summer after her social media post claiming she was stiffed $15,000 by the global surf company went viral.

San Diego-based artist Hanna Daly posted a reel on Instagram on Sunday, showing her painting over the Rusty logo at the corner of a large mural on the side of the Big Pig Liquor building in Carlsbad Village. The caption read, “That sweet moment when you paint over a company’s logo because they never paid you for the mural you painted a year ago.”

Within hours, the video had garnered millions of views and thousands of comments, many supporting Daly and demanding a response from Rusty Surfboards. Soon after, a lawyer representing company founder Rusty Preisendorfer and his businesses sent Daly a letter that she said contained legal threats connected to her post.

On Tuesday, Daly confirmed that after a whirlwind couple of days, she had been paid the full amount of $15,750 that she was owed, not by Rusty Surfboards, but by the Rusty corporate office based out of Australia, which operates separately.

“Rusty Australia @rustyworldwide stepped in and did the right thing by paying me. This was not TURN TO MURAL ON 18

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City probes ‘offensive’ text

A grand return at The Lodge

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O’side city planner subject of complaint

By Samantha Nelson OCEANSIDE

— The city of Oceanside is investigating a formal complaint alleging that a city planner sent a discriminatory message during a March City Council meeting involving a local equine therapy nonprofit.

The complaint, filed June 19, accuses City Planner Sergio Madera of sending a text message to Principal Planner Rob Dmohowski during the March 26 council meeting that read: “There

are like 100 people here, including a bunch of special needs f-kers bursting out.”

During that meeting, the council directed staff to pursue local, state and federal historic designations for the land and 135-year-old farmhouse next to Mission San Luis Rey, where the Ivey Ranch Park Association operates its equine therapy and community service programs.

Volunteers and leadership at Ivey Ranch say the historic designation could jeopardize or delay planned improvements, including a 900-square-foot addition to the farmhouse for classrooms, office space, and a restroom, as

well as a 720-square-foot storage addition to the hay barn.

The group, which has operated at the site for over 20 years, stated that those plans are now at a standstill.

According to the complaint, an anonymous supporter of Ivey Ranch sent photos to Executive Director Tonya Danielly that allegedly depict Madera sending the text message in question.

“The conversation was highly offensive, lewd, demeaning and discriminatory,” the complaint states. “These two City employees have not complied with the laws

The Villaseñor family behind Vista’s iconic Pepper Tree Frosty is partnering on

redevelopment of their longtime corner property. And yes, the ice cream parlor will return. Story

Pepper Tree Frosty owner Danny Villaseñor serves up a vanilla-strawberry swirl cone on June 25 in Vista. Photo by Jordan P. Ingram

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Family to keep lifelong frosty dreams alive

Vista ice cream shop will return in new complex

By Leo Place

VISTA —

The owners of Vista’s iconic Pepper Tree Frosty are partnering with developer Tideline Partners to create a 109-unit mixeduse project on their property at South Santa Fe Avenue and Eucalyptus Avenue.

The project will replace all the current buildings on the 1.5-acre site known as Peppertree Corner — including the frosty business, Danny’s Donuts, Vista Flower Shop, Salon Chic, and a home goods store — with a five-story building featuring one story of commercial space on the first floor and four stories of residential space.

Most of the 109 housing units will be studios and one-bedroom apartments.

Members of the Villaseñor family, who have operated the Pepper Tree Frosty for over 60 years, said the beloved business will return as one of the commercial tenants in the new development.

“We are partners in this project, and we will remain owners,” said Joe Villaseñor, the son of current Pepper Tree owners Danny and Linda. “We aren’t going anywhere, we aren’t selling anything, and we aren’t being forced to do anything … We have been heavily involved in every step of this process. We have invested a lot of time and resources, and we will continue to do that.”

The Vista Planning Commission provided positive feedback for the project at an early design review on June 17. Further hearings will be held before the project can proceed.

“I think this partnership is amazing. You have a really talented group, and you guys have thought really deeply about what it means to be in this spot. It’s a beautiful example of mixed-use space,” said Commissioner Clay McCarthy.

Danny Villaseñor said he and Linda are ready to take a step back from the business and leave it in the

plaza.

They also plan to maintain the historic wishing well and recreate the old creek pathway that once ran along the edge of the site.

hands of their adult children, who can continue the legacy.

The restaurant first opened as a Tastee-Freez in 1953 and was purchased by Danny’s parents, Chuy and Velia, in 1959. Danny and Linda took over in 1984 and have remained at the helm ever since.

“We’re very proud of our community, and how they’ve been very supportive of us over the years,” said Danny Villaseñor. “Through all these decades, we’ve been part of the historic nature of Vista.”

The family’s ice cream legacy is already expanding. Last year, Danny’s and Linda’s son, Richard Villaseñor, and his wife, Kristen, opened a spin-off of the Pepper Tree in Solana Beach

called Solana Frosty, which has seen great success.

Richard and Kristen, as well as other members of the Villaseñor family, have also been involved in plans for the Vista project and plan to be involved when the Pepper Tree Frosty reopens.

“They’re going to put their spin on it. It’s gonna be Pepper Tree 2.0,” Danny Villaseñor said.

Tideline has brought forward other housing projects in the downtown area, including the 42-unit Found Lofts project on South Santa Fe Avenue and the 183-unit Kensho development off Guajome Street, which was approved in late 2023.

Lev Gershman, founder and managing partner of Tideline, said he has been working on this project with

the Villaseñors for several years. Updating this lot, which is a focal point of the downtown area, will align with the vision of an Arts and Culture District as outlined in the city’s Downtown Specific Plan, he said.

“It was so important to bring this property to a higher use to meet the downtown vision,” said Gershman. “We feel a great sense of responsibility. Pepper Tree is a special place.”

One of the more challenging aspects was addressing the site’s groundwater issues, which were essential to pursuing any development.

Working with the Villaseñors, the city, and hydrologist Tory Walker for around two years, Gershman said they were able to update FEMA flood maps to move the property out of the flood zone, along with most of the downtown.

“It would have been a lot easier for the Villaseñors to sell the property and wash their hands. Instead, over the last two years, we’ve worked together to get the property out of the flood zone, and by doing that, got a lot of other properties out of the flood zone by adjusting the FEMA map,” Gershman said.

The project will also cap a portion of the Rancho Buena Vista Creek that runs in a channel through the property, and create a small public

Leader of bank robbery crew sentenced

By City News Service

REGION — A man convicted of leading a bank robbery crew that stole nearly $400,000 across four separate San Diego County holdups was sentenced June 23 to nearly 500 years to life in state prison.

Prosecutors said Larry Lightning Jr., 45, took part in armed robberies at banks in Escondido, Scripps Ranch, Kearny Mesa and Carlsbad between 2019 and 2022.

During the hold-ups, the robbers displayed firearms and assaulted bank employees. Prosecutors alleged that Lightning took part in those assaults, which included shoving bank employees and dragging them by their hair.

At one point, Lightning

leveled a gun at employees and threatened to kill them, including by counting down to spur them to open the banks’ safes faster, according to the San Diego County District Attorney’s Office.

The crew targeted banks close to freeways in order to allow for a quick escape and used stolen cars as their getaway vehicles, prosecutors said.

But Lightning was tied

to the robbery crew through one of those stolen vehicles, where investigators found his DNA in the vehicle’s driver’s seat. He was arrested in 2023.

Lightning was found guilty by a San Diego jury of more than two dozen felony counts, including 10 kidnapping counts, 12 assault with a firearm counts, and four robbery counts.

Due to prior convictions triggering California’s Three Strikes Law, Lightning received multiple, consecutive sentences of 25 years to life, leading to a total prison term of 488 years and eight months to life.

At Lightning’s sentenc-

During the Planning Commission meeting, other commissioners expressed some concern about there being enough parking.

While a project of this size would normally require 155 spaces, Tideline will offer 100 spaces, which is permitted under the density bonus law due to the inclusion of low-income units and the project’s proximity to public transit.

Several residents also spoke at the meeting, mostly in support of the project.

When news of the development first hit social media, many were concerned about the fate of the Villaseñors and the Pepper Tree.

Hearing that the family was involved in the develop-

ment soothed some of those anxieties.

“I understand the deep connection that we all share with Pepper Tree, which has been a cherished part of our neighborhood for decades. The upcoming development is not affront to our memories,” said resident Jacob Aldridge.

Rachel Beld, president and CEO of the Vista Chamber of Commerce, also commended the Villaseñors for their continued involvement in the project.

She also stated that the project will help address the need for housing in the downtown area.

“As we all know, Vista needs more housing. Apartment complexes across the city have lengthy waitlists, especially for studios and one bedroom apartments. This project helps meet that need in a thoughtful and well-located way,” Beld said.

CORRECTION

The story “Mayor’s STRs face scrutiny” on Page 1 of the June 20 edition stated that Del Mar Mayor Terry Gaasterland had not reported her ownership of a second property on her Form 700. She did report ownership of both units, but had not reported that she received rental income from them.

THE PEPPER Tree Frosty on South Santa Fe Avenue in downtown Vista has been operated by the Villaseñor family since 1959. The beloved shop is set to return as part of a new 109unit mixed-use development. Courtesy photo

Pepper Tree project will replace the current buildings

THE 5-STORY project will feature commercial space on the first floor topped by apartments. Courtesy photos/Tideline

IN NOVEMBER 2020, an armed man walked into the Cal Coast Credit Union in Scripps Ranch. Courtesy photo/FBI

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Predatory lawsuits drive up housing costs

By Alan Pentico

When a local property manager in La Mesa received a letter in the mail asking if his rental office had a text-to-voice machine, he was confused. The 72-unit apartment complex he managed didn’t even have a rental office. But that wasn’t the point. The letter was a setup.

Days later, he was served with a federal lawsuit for allegedly violating the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) — not because a tenant had complained, but because a serial plaintiff and their attorney were blanketing California with boilerplate lawsuits.

They demanded a $5,000 settlement. He paid it, knowing that defending the case in court could cost 10 times as much.

That’s what passes for business as usual now in California’s housing world. These lawsuits don’t come from tenants; they’re about money. Settlements are making the plaintiffs rich, one check at a time — and they’re driving up the cost of housing.

These predatory lawsuits slowed down during the pandemic, but now we are seeing the first big wave since the shutdowns. This year, our association has fielded numerous calls from terrified housing providers facing lawsuit threats.

playing out across the state. California is home to more than 40% of the nation’s ADA litigation, according to the U.S. Department of Justice and the Civil Justice Association of California.

A small number of firms file thousands of lawsuits, using many of the same plaintiffs over and over. They’ve found a way to game the system. And right now, federal law allows it.

To be clear, the ADA is an essential law. It opened doors — literally and figuratively — for millions of Americans. But it was never

we observed a decline in lawsuits in state courts. However, here’s the problem: None of that matters in federal court, where these lawsuits are now being filed en masse to circumvent the state reforms.

Federal lawmakers need to step up — now. We need common-sense reform that protects the spirit of the ADA without allowing it to be hijacked.

We also need the feds to crack down on serial filers who exploit this law for profit. That’s exactly what happened in California in

To be clear, the ADA is an essential law. But it was never intended to be used as a tool for legal extortion.

intended to be used as a tool for legal extortion.

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Another local housing provider was also hit. Her property has no stairs and a long history of accommodating tenants, including conversions of bathtubs for elderly and disabled residents. None of that mattered. She received a lawsuit with a laundry list of infractions and demanding thousands. Her attorney called it what it was: a shakedown. She paid the settlement, knowing she had no real choice.

Both victims asked that their names not be used, fearing that they’ll be targeted again.

Stories like these are

Think “legal extortion” is a strong term? That’s exactly what’s happening when plaintiffs file suit over a sign that’s two inches too high or a ramp that’s two degrees too steep. This is happening — often at properties built decades before the ADA existed and which are not legally required to retrofit unless major renovations occur.

California’s lawmakers have tried to address these lawsuits by creating a “right to cure” period for certain violations and encouraging property owners to conduct CASp (Certified Access Specialist) inspections.

Following the implementation of these reforms,

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Head Start cuts cruelly target kids

Alittle-hyped effort to gut and likely shut down Project Head Start composes one of the oddest and perhaps cruelest spending cuts mandated by President Trump and his unofficial — but very active — Department of Government Efficiency.

This is a cut no voters demanded, despite Trump’s insistence that his entire effort to rid America of programs he doesn’t like is the result of a voter mandate.

For one thing, neither Head Start or any other government program was ever voted on anywhere except in Congress, where all existing government programs and departments are vetted and approved, or not.

For another, Trump fell short of winning a popular vote majority, winning only a plurality of votes against former Vice President Kamala Harris. So despite his talk of a strong mandate, he really has none.

Head Start, which serves about 800,000 low-income children across the country and well over 80,000 in California, was long among the most popular of federal programs, despite having been targeted by Trump in his first administration.

Officials at the Department of Health and Human Services, under whose umbrella Head Start operates, did not respond to calls seeking comment on Trump’s proposed complete defunding of the program by 2026.

If they did talk, they might have to get specific about why they’re using diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) factors as a cudgel to destroy a program that readies very young children for kindergarten better than any other government program. If it weren’t doing that, there’s no way Head Start would have survived and steadily grown since 1965.

of DEI discrimination are “unconstitutionally vague,” winning a few federal court orders to delay or stop the cuts. No one knows how long those orders will stay in place, One reason for confusion is that Head Start has always needed diversity because the children it serves come from such a wide array of backgrounds. To be effective, the program needs teachers who can instruct in the native languages of students, who often have immigrant parents, even if they themselves are native citizens.

For some involved with Head Start, the ACLU lawsuit has been far too little and far too late. Scores of federally paid Head Start workers were laid off in February, and the Associated Press reported a leaked version of the next federal budget that would shut down the program completely. It’s a bit of a mystery why Trump would target Head Start, whose participants are relatively low-profile kids. The program had always previously received strong support at budget times from both Democrats and Republicans. Would Senate Democrats filibuster a proposed budget that eliminates a program almost everyone likes?

That’s a big unknown, probably not to be resolved until the fall. Another unknown is whether state and local governments would step in and provide enough money to keep the doors open, even if some Head Start activities would have to be ended or curtailed.

2012 when an attorney was disbarred after filing more than 500 such cases in state courts.

Small landlords are already under pressure from rising costs, restrictive local ordinances, and calls to artificially lower rents. The reality is that these lawsuits are driving up housing costs, discouraging investment in older properties, and punishing the very people who are trying to keep rental housing available and affordable.

Enough is enough. It’s time for Congress to fix this.

Alan Pentico, CAE, is the executive director of the Southern California Rental Housing Association.

Head Start officials themselves cannot conduct lawsuits against their bosses in the Trump administration hierarchy, but the American Civil Liberties Union has made this one of its major projects in questioning Trump’s overall cuts.

Many of those cuts have used DEI to allege that schools and universities have favored some ethnic groups over others, especially discriminating against whites in hiring and admissions. Other lawsuits made such allegations several times in the three years leading up to Trump’s second inauguration.

In trying to reverse Trump’s cuts, opponents often argue that the administration’s definitions

Meanwhile, it’s also a bit uncertain who will supervise California’s many Head Start locations in the future if the overall program survives.

For early on, Trump’s budgeteers shut down 12 regional offices, including the one covering California, Arizona, Nevada, Hawaii and American Samoa.

The bottom line is that the uncertainty surrounding Head Start today cannot help children who need a stable learning environment.

But uncertainty is the order of the day under Trump in virtually every federal department except Defense, where massive spending remains commonplace.

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Encinitas won’t pursue new panhandling law

By Leo Place ENCINITAS — The

Encinitas City Council opted not to move forward with a new ordinance to address panhandling in the city last week, instead directing city staff to bring back ideas for a giving campaign that would allow residents to support unhoused individuals through donations.

Councilmember Jim O’Hara initiated a discussion at the council’s June 18 meeting about a possible ordinance. He noted that individuals who are panhandling can sometimes make others feel unsafe or uncomfortable by being too aggressive, occasionally impacting businesses and tourism.

O’Hara also said that while some residents may want to help their neighbors in need, there’s no way to know how those asking for money will use it. The city could help with this, he said, by giving residents reliable sources to donate to where they know funds will be used to help people.

“We’ve all been in the place where we see that mom sitting on the corner with her kid, or that guy standing there with his dog, and you’re like, ‘I really want to help this person, but I don’t know if they’re going to take the money and help themselves, or if it’s going to do something that prolongs this cycle they’re stuck in,’” O’Hara said.

While panhandling is a form of free speech, the En-

cinitas Municipal Code, the California Penal Code, and the vehicle code all outline regulations for where this activity is permitted.

The vehicle code prohibits panhandling within 500 feet of a freeway offramp or on-ramp, which is where much of the activity occurs in Encinitas. The city’s municipal code forbids non-charitable solicitation without a permit, and the penal code characterizes “aggressive panhandling,” including accosting, intimidating or threatening others in public, as a criminal offense.

Private property owners can also forbid panhandling on their property.

Due to existing codes, Councilmember Joy Lyndes said it would not be fiscally prudent to pursue a new ordinance regulating panhandling.

“Along those lines, we don’t want to duplicate our efforts, and we don’t want to put a lot of staff time and staff cost into creating a new ordinance that might already be covered by existing ordinances,” Lyndes said.

Most panhandling situations in the city involve individuals standing with signs near freeway exit ramps, and do not involve any criminal behavior, said Capt. Shane Watts of the North Coastal Sheriff’s Station.

Watts noted that the Sheriff’s Office tries to connect individuals to resources whenever possible, rather than issuing citations right off the bat.

“We really want to get them the resources, otherwise they’re just going to go somewhere else and do it,” Watts told The Coast News.

The Sheriff’s Office has cited six individuals under the municipal code for panhandling to date, he said.

Other council members said they would like to discourage unsafe behaviors, such as standing on traffic medians to solicit money, and that they would be supportive of a donation campaign where people can

contribute.

City Manager Jennifer Campbell said that other cities have organized similar campaigns, and she

ing that this can be a wakeup call to them to break out of a harmful cycle when they are service-resistant or use money for drugs or alcohol.

It is not illegal to ask for help. When we infringe on one human being’s civil liberties, such as speech, we put all of our rights at risk as a community.”

Elizabeth Walker Encinitas resident

could present something for the Encinitas City Council to consider.

“I am very happy to bring back a giving campaign for the unhoused and unsheltered to receive services,” Campbell said.

Some members of the public shared concerns about over-criminalizing homelessness. Resident Elizabeth Whitaker noted that asking for money is protected free speech, and said punishing people for seeking help can push them further to the margins.

“It is not illegal to ask for help,” said Whitaker. “When we infringe on one human being’s civil liberties, such as speech, we put all of our rights at risk as a community.”

Others said they supported citing individuals who are panhandling, not-

“We need to rethink what compassion means,” said resident Rachel Graves, reminding the council of the goals outlined in their Homeless Action Plan.

Watts said unhoused individuals who are cited for panhandling and other offenses are directed to homeless court, a program where they can seek to have fines reduced or eliminated while being connected to services.

O’Hara said he is not seeking to criminalize anyone, and appreciates the intervention of the Sheriff’s Office. He said providing an “appropriate” way for people to support those who are unhoused would benefit the community.

“I think we’d do a great service to our residents and our city by giving them peace of mind,” O’Hara said.

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ENCINITAS CITY officials will explore alternatives to panhandling bans or further restrictions, including targeted donation efforts through reliable organizations. Photo by Frank Amrstrong

Carlsbad OKs new budget

City tallies $1M surplus in FY26

By Samantha Nelson CARLSBAD — The

Carlsbad City Council has adopted a balanced operating budget for the upcoming fiscal year 2026, including several new investments and a projected $1.1 million surplus.

At its June 17 meeting, the council approved a general fund budget of approximately $242.8 million in expenditures, with revenues estimated at $243.9 million. While the surplus may seem modest, city officials noted that increased revenues from the prior year allowed for targeted spending and a boost to the city's reserves, which are projected to grow from 55% to 61% of the general fund.

The council’s minimum reserve requirement is 40%.

Among the budget’s major investments is a $2.6 million purchase of a new aerial ladder fire truck, designed to enhance the Fire Department’s service capacity. The city will also spend $403,000 to reclassify six EMTs as paramedic firefighters, part of a multiyear staffing effort.

To support the city’s Climate Action Plan, the budget includes nearly $440,000 to convert energy used for city operations to 100% renewable sources. The city will also spend $397,000 to hire three full-time employees in finance, human resources, risk management and fleet maintenance.

Additionally, the city plans to accelerate its transition away from combustion engines with the purchase of 14 electric and 15 hybrid vehicles.

Other allocations include $90,000 to expand Sunday library hours and $113,000 to provide more support for the newly renovated Schulman Auditorium at Dove Library.

Construction of Veterans Memorial Park, a

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Solana Beach issues funds to local groups

By Leo Place

SOLANA BEACH

— Twelve local organizations were awarded over $50,000 in grants through the city of Solana Beach’s 2025-26 Community Grant Program, with allocations decided by the City Council on Wednesday.

This year’s grant program included $35,000 from the city in addition to $15,000 contributed by EDCO as part of its community enhancement efforts through its solid waste franchise agreement with the city, for a total of $50,000.

Nineteen applicants submitted funding requests totaling $107,500 — compared to around $80,000 last year — leaving the city council with difficult decisions about who to fund, and by how much.

“I just want to say that this was obviously quite challenging for all of us,” said Mayor Lesa Heebner. “There is great need in this community, and it’s growing all the time. There’s need for our underserved population, there’s need for our seniors, need for artistic expression, and they’re all valid needs, but we only have so much money.”

During the meeting, council members also requested a one-time increase of $500 for the program this year, bringing the

total to $50,500, to enable the serving of more organizations. Councilmember Dave Zito stated that he was opposed to the last-minute increase and voted against the funding allocations.

“We’ve done this too often, of adjusting our budget at the meeting, and I really think we should stick to our guns,” Zito said.

Grant allocations are limited to $6,000 per organization. Most of the organizations that received funding are located in Solana Beach, as well as in Encinitas, San Diego, and other areas that serve Solana Beach residents.

Funding was granted to the following organizations under the Community Grant Program:

• Assistance League Rancho San Dieguito — $2,000 for the Operation School Bell initiative, providing students with money for new shoes and clothes for back-to-school.

• Boys and Girls Club of Northwest San Diego — $5,000 to support the Summer Scholars Program, providing nine weeks of educational programming for local youth, including local field trips.

• California Western School of Law — $5,000 for the Community Law Project, providing free legal clinics related to housing, family immigration and

employment assistance to Solana Beach residents.

• Casa De Amistad — $5,000 for academic support services for low-income youth through the Kinder to College Study Program

• Community Resource Center — $2,000 for the Holiday Baskets Program to provide a dignified shopping experience for low-income households, including Solana Beach residents.

• La Colonia Community Foundation — $5,000 to facilitate community workshops in Spanish for Solana Beach residents, with various topics focused on supporting personal growth and community building.

• Order of Malta Clinic of San Diego — $5,000 to continue providing medical care to underserved and uninsured residents at the clinic in Solana Beach, formerly St. Leo’s Medical Clinic.

• Pathways to Citizenship — $5,000 to support the addition of another Department of Justice-accredited representative who can practice immigration law, helping to provide more immigration services for low-income residents in Solana Beach.

• Solana Beach Backpacks for Kids Inc. —

McGuire to lead Esco K-8 schools

By Samantha Nelson ESCONDIDO

— The Escondido Union School District board plans to promote an internal candidate to succeed Superintendent Luis Rankins-Ibarra when he retires at the end of the coming school year.

Board members said they intend to name Andy McGuire, the district’s assistant superintendent of business services, as the next superintendent, pending approval of his contract on July 24. If the contract is ratified, McGuire would take office on July 1, 2026.

Over the next year, McGuire will work alongside Rankins-Ibarra in a transition that includes meetings with staff, parents, students and local leaders, as well as a “listening tour” to gather input from stakeholders.

“I am eternally grateful to the board and the entire community of Escondido for a decade of trust and support,” Rankins-Ibarra said. “I fully support the board’s choice in the selection of Andy McGuire and remain committed to ensuring that we have a smooth transition of leadership.”

Rankins-Ibarra, who has led the district for more than 10 years, oversaw a $182.1 million bond program, guided the district through the COVID-19 pandemic and launched the “Framework for the Future,” aimed at modernizing instruction and creating a more personalized learning environment.

McGuire, who has 17 years of K-12 experience and has served in his current role for four years, is credited with maintaining the district’s financial health, aligning business operations with classroom goals, and emphasizing safety and transparent communication.

“The board has been fortunate to work closely with Andy McGuire throughout his four years with the district,” Board President Doug Paulson said. “Andy has exemplified the core competencies of a superintendent: visionary leadership, operational excellence, collaborative culture-building, and alignment of systems to support student success.”

McGuire holds a bachelor’s degree from the California Maritime Academy and an MBA from the University of Phoenix. He earned the Chief Business Official certification through the Fiscal Crisis and Management Assistance Team’s mentorship program and received the California Association of School Business Officials’ Smart Business Award in 2018.

er-student experience and to support the community we serve.”

Beyond his professional career, McGuire is also a husband, son and grandson of teachers, as well as a father of three school-aged children.

Some residents have criticized the board on social media, alleging a lack of transparency in the selection process and questioning McGuire’s credentials and lack of classroom experience.

The July 24 board meeting is scheduled for 7 p.m. at district headquarters, located at 2310 Aldergrove Avenue.

The Escondido Union School District serves more than 14,000 students in kindergarten through eighth grade at 23 schools, including five middle schools and 17 elementary campuses. Its boundaries cover most of Escondido and parts of Harmony Grove, Elfin Forest and Hidden Meadows.

Solana Beach names new trustee

The Solana Beach School District board of trustees has appointed Jomi Richard to fill a board vacancy left by previous trustee Tanya Koshy after she recently resigned from the board.

Richard, who was sworn in on June 18, is a longtime parent volunteer in the district and the founder of the Solana Beach School District Parent Advisory Council. She has a professional background as a strategic business consultant.

“Trustee Richard brings a thoughtful perspective to the Board,” said Superintendent Dr. Jennifer Burks. “Her focus on student success will contribute meaningfully to our work with students, families, and staff.”

She will fill the seat previously held by Koshy, who was elected to a four-year term on the school board in November after running unopposed. Koshy announced in April that she would be relocating to care for a sick family member.

Richard will take office effective July 1 and hold the office until the next regularly scheduled election in November 2026, at which time they can formally run for the seat to complete the remaining two years of the term.

“It is an incredible honor to serve the Escondido community as the next superintendent of EUSD,” McGuire said. “Over the past four years, I have developed great relationships with our incredible EUSD staff, parents, students and community. I look forward to continuing working with all to enhance the teach-

“It’s all about the kids,” said Richard. “Every child begins with limitless potential. When we invest in them, we invest in a better future for everyone. I am honored to serve as a trustee and contribute to the important work happening across SBSD.”

The Solana Beach School District comprises eight schools and serves the areas of Solana Beach, Carmel Valley, Rancho Santa Fe, and Pacific Highlands Ranch.

HOMNER, 4, participates in activities during the Assistance League of Rancho San Dieguito’s Head Start program at the Easterseals Child Development Center in Encinitas. The nonprofit received a community grant for its Operation School Bell Program. Courtesy photo

Carlsbad declines to endorse initiative

By Samantha Nelson CARLSBAD —

The Carlsbad City Council has, for now, opted not to endorse a proposed state constitutional amendment that seeks to return land-use and zoning control to local governments, citing concerns about transparency and a desire to view the finalized ballot language.

The initiative, backed by the nonprofit Our Neighborhood Voices, argues that recent state laws have eroded local authority over housing and land use decisions. The proposed measure, if approved by voters, would override several state mandates allowing increased residential density and reduced municipal discretion over housing developments.

Councilmember Melanie Burkholder brought the item forward after it was reviewed by the city’s legislative subcommittee, which includes herself and Councilmember Teresa Acosta. Burkholder expressed strong support for the measure, warning that the state’s “unfunded mandates” could strain the city’s finances and infrastructure.

“Our Neighborhood Voices provides us a way to push back,” Burkholder said.

However, Acosta said she was hesitant to support the initiative without knowing when it would appear on the ballot or seeing its final language. She noted that the League of California Cities is already advocating for similar goals and should continue to lead the effort.

“I think the League of California Cities is the organization that is most successfully and productively advocating,” Acosta said. “There is no silver bullet and no single way to fix the issue.”

She also referenced a previous City Council resolution aligned with the goals of local control.

“I don’t want unin-

O’side cannabis stores inch ahead

By Samantha Nelson OCEANSIDE —

The city of Oceanside is expected to finalize its storefront cannabis licensing program in August, potentially allowing up to four dispensaries to open over the next three years.

The City Council approved a staff recommendation by a 3-2 vote to introduce an ordinance that would amend the city’s municipal code and zoning regulations to permit up to four cannabis storefronts.

which is now awaiting approval in the U.S. Senate. “If enacted, the bill could shift hundreds of millions in costs onto counties like San Diego, requiring the county to absorb new responsibilities for programs that help residents stay healthy, housed and fed,’’ the two supervisors stated.

Lawson-Remer, Montgomery Steppe and Joel Anderson voted yes, while Jim Desmond voted no.

tended consequences for supporting ONV when we are very aligned in what we want,” Acosta said. “Local control is very important to us.”

Mayor Pro Tem Priya Bhat-Patel echoed Acosta’s concerns, saying she could not support the measure without greater clarity.

“It’s appealing on the surface… but the reality is right now, there is no clarity and specificity,” Bhat-Patel said.

Councilmember Kevin Shin also expressed support for the measure’s intent but questioned the initiative’s transparency and the tone of its messaging.

He noted that the initiative’s website was the “only means of transparency” available and did not disclose who is behind it or how contributions are spent. He took particular issue with a claim on the site’s “lies versus reality” page that states leaders view “suburbs and single-family neighborhoods as exclusionary and racist.”

“When you put that word out there… I’m taking that extremely seriously as a person from my perspective – you’re not messing around with that word,” Shin said. “Before I can say I’m all about this, I want to see some things cleaned up.”

Burkholder pushed back against her colleagues’ concerns, emphasizing that endorsing the initiative would not amount to campaigning.

“This is really for the city’s residents, not for council members,” she said.

Mayor Keith Blackburn voiced his support for the measure and stated that he was comfortable being listed as the sole endorser of the proposal. He also acknowledged the concerns raised by other council members as valid.

Several other North County cities, including Oceanside, Encinitas, and San Marcos, have already endorsed the initiative.

The ordinance also establishes application procedures, fees, and priority licensing for the city’s two existing operators — MedLeaf and Left Coast.

The vote included several modifications, including the removal of a property location requirement from the evaluation criteria. The council also added a provision giving preference to applicants who include a collective bargaining agreement, signaling support for unionization.

Current city code prohibits cannabis operations within 349 feet of residential zones, 549 feet of elementary and middle schools, and 999 feet of high schools. The updated ordinance replaces the hardline buffer with one primarily addressed during the conditional use permit phase.

Mayor Esther Sanchez, who voted against the ordinance, pushed for a greater distance between dispensaries and schools.

“We really need these protections for the youth,” Sanchez said.

City Planner Sergio Madera said stricter restrictions could make it nearly impossible for operators to find suitable locations.

“We want the program to be successful,” he said, while acknowledging council members’ concerns about proximity to youth gathering areas.

Councilmember Peter Weiss, who also voted no, said he preferred to keep locational criteria in the scoring process rather than delay it to the permitting stage.

If finalized, the new ordinance would eliminate one vacant non-storefront delivery license and clarify that any inactive non-storefront licenses would be forfeited. It also restricts license ownership transfers during the first four years of operation and establishes deadlines for businesses to become operational.

Zoning updates prohibit drive-thru and curbside services and block dispensaries from opening in the Mission San Luis Rey Historic Area’s commercial village.

Applicants will be required to submit background checks, architectural and security plans, legal disclosures, business plans, and proof of capitalization. To qualify for a license, applicants must score at least 90 percent on the evaluation criteria.

While MedLeaf and Left Coast will undergo the application and scoring process, they will bypass interviews with the city manager, streamlining their review. The two businesses are the city’s only current operators and hold active delivery-only licenses.

Associate Planner Dane Thompson said applications could open this fall, with licenses issued over the winter. Conditional use permit hearings are scheduled to follow in the fall of 2026, and operational deadlines are projected to occur between 2027 and 2028.

Councilmember Rick Robinson advocated for an expedited process for the current operators.

“They have been waiting patiently,” he said.

Karen Hannawi, co-owner of MedLeaf, emphasized the urgency of a faster timeline, ensuring both operators could open their storefronts by 2026.

“This moment has been almost three years in the making, and I can’t express now how important it is for our company, for our employees, and for the viability of our company here in the community,” Hannawi said.

MedLeaf has operated for five years as a delivery-only business and has previously expressed concerns about the business’s long-term viability due to its limited operations. For several years, the company’s owners and employees have repeatedly urged the city to authorize storefront locations.

The City Council initially directed staff in April 2023 to develop a two-storefront licensing program, which was later expanded

to four following advocacy from MedLeaf and Left Coast. In 2023, the city hired Rincon Consultants, Inc., to assist with cannabis regulatory development.

Earlier this year, the council approved a final program framework. In March, the Planning Commission unanimously supported the proposal and expressed interest in future programs, including potential retail cannabis sales tied to a cultivation site in South Morro Hills.

To date, Oceanside has issued 20 local cannabis licenses, with three currently active, held by MedLeaf and Left Coast.

County braces for federal budget cuts

The San Diego County Board of Supervisors voted 3-1 on June 24 in favor of an amended proposal directing county staff to prepare for anticipated cost shifts in the federal budget.

Supervisors Terra Lawson-Remer and Monica Montgomery Steppe issued a board letter in response to the proposed federal budget,

Based on a suggestion from Anderson, the board letter will also include the county sending letters to its Congressional delegation and state elected officials on how possible cuts would impact residents.

However, an order directing staff on notifying constituents of potential cuts will not be part of the plan, although supervisors could consider it at a future meeting.

According to Lawson-Remer and Montgomery Steppe, the so-called One Big Beautiful Bill Act, a budget reconciliation bill backed by President Donald Trump, would:

• reduce the federal medical assistance percentage for Medicaid’s Affordable Care Act expansion population, causing an estimated $10 million shortfall for behavioral health services;

• call for new requirements, including on work status, for Medi-Cal eligibility, which could potentially disrupt coverage for almost 900,000 San Diego County-area residents and increase the administrative burden; and

• shift more CalFresh food benefits and administrative expenses to states and counties, potentially

way for up to four dispensaries by 2028. Courtesy photo

CITY LEADERS won’t support a ballot initiative aimed at restoring local control over land use decisions. Courtesy photo

Pets of the Week

GEORGIE is pet of the week at Rancho Coastal Humane Society. He is a 10-year-old, 8-pound, male Shih Tzu and poodle mix.

6-year-old, 21-pound Chihuahua mix with a tan coat.

Georgie was surrendered when his owner was no longer able to care for him. He’s been living in foster care. His foster says Georgie spends most of his time napping. He has lived with men, women and a cat. He got along great with the cat. They sunbathed together in the afternoons. Georgie is house trained. He enjoys small cat toys and burrowing in his blankets.

His $75 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 RCHS at 389 Requeza St., Encinitas, call 760-7536413 or visit SDpets.org.

DINERO is the San Diego Humane Society’s pet of the week. He is a

Dinero came from the Pasadena Humane Society and is looking for a loving place to settle down. He can be a bit shy with new faces and places, so he’ll need an adopter who can provide a calm environment where he can adjust at his own pace.

Once comfortable, Dinero’s playful and affectionate personality shines, according to the Humane Society. He loves to receive cuddles and treats from his favorite people. Occasionally he can get a bit overexcited, so he would do best in a home without young children under 8 years old. He will benefit from ongoing positive reinforcement training to help him manage his excitement.

Dinero’s adoption fee is $110. He is located at the Escondido campus. Fees include spay/neuter services, current vaccinations, permanent microchip identification, an incentive for pet insurance and a license for residence.

For questions, visit sdhumane.org/adopt or call 619-299-7012.

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

COLLEGE GRADUATES

The following students graduated from their respective colleges and universities: Alexa Mikeska and Alyssa Sevidal of Carlsbad from the College of William and Mary; Michael Armen of Vista from Northern Illinois University; Monica Martinez of Carlsbad from Marquette University in Wisconsin; Dylan Kallett of Carlsbad from University of Buffalo in New York; Amir Ali Etemadzadeh of Carlsbad from California State University, Stanislaus; and Christopher Caudle of Carlsbad, Luke Cherry of San Marcos and Maria Tubbs of Vista from George Fox University in Oregon.

DEAN’S LIST

The following students made the dean’s list at their respective colleges and universities: Hugo Salmeron Catalan of Carlsbad at Kennesaw State University in Georgia; Lana Davis of Del Mar, Analisa Saffiote of Escondido and Maria Tubbs of Vista at George Fox University; Michael Caterina of

Solana Beach Chamber

CHATTER

Del Mar at the University of New England in Maine; Celeste Galvan of Escondido at Doane University in Nebraska; Kiera Danks of Del Mar at Marquette University; Isabella Tassara of San Diego at Hofstra University in New York; James Crotty, Rohan Inamdar and Valerie VanDamme of San Diego at Worcester Polytechnic Institute in Massachusetts;

Charlotte Sears of Carlsbad and Jillian Abreu, Kira Abulhosn and Keira Skelly of San Diego at University of Iowa; Zain Ashraf and Liana Dilauro of Carlsbad, Daniel Eisendrath and Stella Mikolajewski of Del Mar, Kylie Konyn of Escondido, Zachary Lesher of Solana Beach, Julian Ildau-Tarmo of Vista, Nicoletta Boukouzis, Chloe Kinander, Lukas Lundqvist and Kate Peterson of Encinitas, and Bela Gowda, Tyler Hagan, Will Kessler, Ella Mubarak and Mia Ross of Rancho Santa Fe from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

HONOR ROLL

Discover Portugal with neighbors & new friends

Ever dreamed of wandering the colorful streets of Lisbon, exploring ancient Roman ruins, or relaxing on the sundrenched beaches of the Algarve — all while traveling alongside friendly faces from your own community? Now’s your chance!

The Solana Beach Chamber of Commerce is excited to launch its brand-new community travel program, designed to bring members and locals together for unforgettable adventures around the globe. First stop: stunning, sunny Portugal.

This carefully curated journey promises a rich blend of history, culture, and coastal beauty. Picture strolling through medieval towns, savoring fresh seafood along seaside villages, and taking in Portugal’s warm hospitality, all with a trusted tour team and fellow Solana

THE CHAMBER is hosting a free travel presentation July 21 to share details about the launch of its new community travel program. First stop: Portugal. Courtesy photo

Beach neighbors by your side.

To kick things off, the Chamber is hosting a free travel presentation where you can get all the details,

Solana Beach, CA 92075 solanabeachchamber.com

ask questions, and meet the travel experts from Collette Travel and FairBreeze Custom Travel. The event will be held Monday, July 21, from

5:00 to 7:00 PM at the La Colonia Community Center in Solana Beach. Whether you’re ready to book or just dreaming for now, everyone is welcome to come and get inspired.

This new travel program is just one example of how the Solana Beach Chamber goes beyond business networking. Chamber membership connects you to resources that support your work, plus perks that enrich your life — from handson business help like free QuickBooks training to meaningful community experiences like group travel.

Want to know more?

Visit the Chamber at 210 West Plaza Street, Solana Beach, call 858-755-4775, or email marketing@ chambersb.com. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 10 AM to 3 PM. Bon voyage!

QUICKBOOKS HELP

CRUNCH Bite-Sized Accounting in Solana Beach offers free one-on-one QuickBooks help at your business for members. Call 858-755-4775 to learn more. GET IN TOUCH!

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fornia lilac, white rockrose and Cleveland sage.

ELFIN FOREST PHOTOS

The Olivenhain Municipal Water District recently recognized seven amateur photographers for their entries in the 18th annual Elfin Forest Recreational Reserve photo contest: Best in Show: “Strut Your Duckling Stuff,” by Sienna Schwarz; Scenic View: “Welcome to the Jungle,” by Brice Folkert; Water Scenery: “Escondido Creek,” by Sky Strehlow; Plants: “Veins,” by Finn Behle; Animals: “Shelter,” by Ronnie Bailey-Steinitz; Youth: “Clover,” by Ian Kennedy; Peoples’ Choice: “Duck Squad,” by Sienna Schwarz.

CNC MACHINE

Grauer School juniors

Augie Keatinge and Gavin Noguchi built a computer numerical control (CNC) machine in conjunction with their physics class over the past year. CNC machines are prevalent within various industries, being the standard tool used to create advanced custom parts from various materials.

ANIMAL CENTER

The Helen Woodward Animal Center, located in Rancho Santa Fe, recently raised more than $500,000 at its 37th Annual Spring Fling Gala. The proceeds will support the center’s orphan pets.

AQUACYCL

Nearly 170 Angelo State University student-athletes, including Mark Salazar of San Diego, have been listed on the Lone Star Conference Commissioner's Honor Roll for their academic performance in the 2025 spring semester at Angelo State University in Texas.

UNDERWATER ROBOTICS

An eighth grade robotics team from Pacific Ridge School earned a spot in the International SeaPerch Challenge, placing fifth overall out of 181 teams from 31 states and four countries. The team competed in a series of events including an obstacle course, a complex technical mission and a scored technical design report, showcasing their advanced robotic skills, creative problem-solving and a strong command for engineering principles. The students included Isaac Davidson, Jonah Vieceli, Jeffery Ding and Gryffin Wilson.

WATERSMART CONTEST

Olivenhain Municipal Water District’s Board of Directors recently honored Ramona Copley as the winner of the annual WaterSmart Landscape Contest. Her landscape design included a dry creek bed, drip irrigation, blue fescue grass and a variety of plants like orange kangaroo paw, purple salvia and red autumn sage. The garden features several plants that are both drought-tolerant and fire-resistant, such as Cali-

Escondido-based small business Aquacycl, which provides industrial wastewater treatment as a service to reduce costs and environmental impact, was awarded $25,000 by the World Trade Center San Diego to expand its presence in Europe and Mexico with its patented BETT system and micro-aeration solutions.

OCEANSIDE AWARDS

Oceanside Community Foundation recently awarded $90,000 in grants to five local nonprofits that help young people develop life and employment skills: $25,000 to MiraCosta College Foundation, $15,000 to Oceanside Theatre Company, $20,000 to Support the Enlisted Project (STEP) Inc., $15,000 to The Coding School, and $15,000 to Beyond the Uniform.

HOME START CEO

Home Start, a local nonprofit organization dedicated to child abuse prevention and providing evidence-based family strengthening services, has announced Joe Buehrle as its new Chief Executive Officer. The announcement comes as the organization prepares for a new chapter following the retirement of current CEO Laura Tancredi-Baese.

TRUECARE RELOCATION

TrueCare, a nonprofit community health center serving North San Diego and Riverside counties, has relocated and expanded its specialty behavioral health services to a new site, TrueCare Richmar Behavioral Health, located at 309 Richmar Ave., Suite 101, in San Marcos.

GRAUER SCHOOL juniors Augie Keatinge and Gavin Noguchi with their computer numerical control (CNC) machine, a tool to build custom parts. Courtesy photo

Supervisors OK $8.63B budget

By City News Service

SAN

DIEGO

— By a unanimous vote, the San Diego County Board of Supervisors on June 24 approved a $8.63 billion budget for the 2025-26 fiscal year. The revised budget was increased by $18.3 million, with most that amount going towards public safety, according to a staff presentation.

The overall budget was increased by $104 million or 1.2%, an official told supervisors.

Released May 1, the original recommended budget of $8.62 billion featured a 1% increase over the current year, and was “designed to protect core services for residents in the region and continues investments in issues important to San Diegans,’’ according to a county statement.

Around half of the county’s funds come from the state and federal government for specific purposes. The rest comes from property taxes and fees for services, among other sources.

Other highlights in new budget include:

• a $13.1 million increase to provide housing, including short-term rental assistance, for people with serious behavioral health conditions;

• a $26.2 million increase for substance use outpatient services;

• a $14.6 million increase for two new Crisis Stabilization Units in El Cajon and Chula Vista;

• $3.5 million to enhance fire and emergency medical services in Dulzura, Pauma Valley and East Otay

Mesa areas;

• $14.3 million toward the purchase of a helicopter for expanded firefighting and search and rescue missions;

• $48.3 million for road safety including traffic signals, curb ramps, pedestrian crossings, guardrails and new sidewalks and bike lanes;

who is acting board chair. Since January, the board has been down one member, following the departure of Nora Vargas from the District 1 seat.

Lawson-Remer’s colleague Jim Desmond said the budget “was a long time coming,’’ and added he liked most of it, save for the Im-

Over $100 million was added to support behavioral health and emergency services.

• $29 million to improve San Diego County Sheriff’s Office jails, including upgrades to fire alarm systems and security equipment;

• $843.5 million to help more than a million people get access to CalFresh, Medi-Cal, CalWORKs and other public assistance; and

• $267.3 million to “prevent epidemics and the spread of disease and ensure access for all’’ through public health centers, home visiting programs and pharmaceutical services.

The adopted budget takes effect July 1.

Vice Chair Terra Lawson-Remer on Tuesday described the budget as “a huge endeavor’’ during what has been an incredibly difficult year so far, due in part to possible federal budget cuts.

She added the county budget does a really solid job, including when it comes to employee recruitment and retention. “We still have some work to do, as we look ahead,’’ said Lawson-Remer,

migrant Legal Defense Program labor standards and enforcement, the latter being a state responsibility.

Desmond said he appreciated the large increase for public safety measures, over $100 million for behavioral health services and money for a 16-bed psychiatric facility at Tri-City hospital.

He also noted that the budget maintains service levels on libraries, parks and road improvements.

Supervisor Monica Montgomery Steppe said she appreciated public feedback on the new budget, but was concerned over future funding for an innovative housing trust fund and partnerships for the Medi-Cal program.

While the county has put its best foot forward on the new budget, “we must continue to take steps to, as I keep saying, hope for the best, but plan for the worst,’’ she added.

All four supervisors offered praise to the county team, including Chief Ad-

ministrative Officer Ebony Shelton, on crafting the budget. “Awesome job, staff,’’ Joel Anderson said.

During public comment, many spoke in favor of the new budget.

Noah Yee Yick, of the San Diego Center for Policy Initiatives, thanked supervisors for making “people-first’’ investments, including for immigrant legal defense and adult housing services.

Housing and health care are not luxuries, “if the federal administration walks away, San Diego County must step in,’’ Yick added.

One county resident, however, said she was mystified by the budget.

“We need a clear way for us in the unincorporated area to understand what it is that you’re doing to really help improve the quality of our (lives),’’ the woman added. “I don’t see it here.’’

The leader of Father Joe’s Villages credited supervisors for taking “meaningful steps’’ towards solving the regional homelessness crisis with more money for behavioral health.

“We applaud the Board of Supervisors for supporting efforts to explore funding for the Innovative Housing Trust Fund, for recognizing the importance of partnership in CalAIM and Medi-Cal Transformation,’’ said Jim Vargas, Father Joe’s CEO. “These initiatives are critical to creating sustainable, long-term solutions that address both the root causes and impacts of homelessness in our region.’’

Zip-tied kittens to fully recover

Staff and wire reports

FE

RANCHO SANTA

— Two kittens found zip-tied together at a local shopping center one month ago are “going to make a full recovery,’’ the Helen Woodward Animal Center said June 20.

The orange tabbies named Frodo and Sam were found on May 20, along with three other kittens, tied together beneath a shopping cart at a PetSmart in Riverside County.

The other kittens did not survive their injuries, which were unspecified by the nonprofit.

Frodo and Sam were taken to the center for treatment. Helen Woodward medical staff determined the kittens were less than five days old, still had their umbilical cords and “were covered in fleas.’’

One of the kittens also sustained “significant damage on their rear left leg from the zip tie,’’ center officials said. “They were rushed to Helen Woodward Animal Center with grim prognosis for their survival,’’ Animal Center officials said in a statement. “Frodo’s rear left leg looked completely mutilated, and the brothers hadn’t eaten in hours.

“Despite the seemingly bleak outlook for their survival, the center took them

in,’’ they added. “Now, a month later, it’s looking like the brothers will live full, healthy lives.’’

The kittens are recovering in foster care.

On Monday, Frodo and Sam — named after characters in the “Lord of the Rings’’ trilogy — were brought in for a four-week checkup and first round of shots, according to the Animal Center.

Staff “marveled at just how large the two had grown and how much energy they had,’’ officials said.

Dr. Alexis Siler, the Animal Center’s medical director, “was shocked by how well Frodo’s leg was healing,’’ officials added.

“After he lost his foot, I

thought for sure we would have to amputate Frodo’s entire leg,’’ Siler said. “But his wound is healing so well, he might end up getting to keep (his leg).’’

Along with physical growth and remarkable healing, Frodo and Sam “also have continued to have voracious appetites,’’ according to the Animal Center.

The foster volunteer said that Sam “isn’t afraid to meow at her until she feeds them. He’s even tried climbing out of their enclosure for second breakfast.’’

Officials added that Frodo isn’t as big or as strong as his feline brother, but is still just as active.

“The foster reports he’s

RUNNING AGAINST RADIATION

Samantha Hasiewicz of Chicago, from left, Logan Rand of Bonita and Vianney Munoz of Los Angeles participated in the Samuel Lawrence Foundation’s June 21 walk/run along the Carlsbad and Oceanside coast to raise awareness about nuclear waste stored at San Onofre. Nearly 200 runners, walkers, families and volunteers participated in the event, calling for the safe relocation of radioactive waste stored near the Pacific Ocean. Photo by Samuel Lawrence Foundation

Ex-teacher gets six years for sex crimes

By City News Service ESCONDIDO — A former Escondido High School math teacher who pleaded guilty to sex crimes involving two underage students was sentenced June 24 to six years in state prison.

that this situation had left on me.’’

capable of walking, starting to climb, and he’s a ‘champion eater,’’’ they added.

According to Animal Center officials, an investigation into who abused the kittens “has reached a roadblock.’’

“Authorities reviewed the security camera footage weren’t able to find anything conclusive,’’ said Animal Center officials, who encouraged people who learn of animal abuse cases to immediately contact San Diego County Animal Services.

If someone feels an animal’s life is in immediate danger, they should call 911, according to the Animal Center. Officials said Frodo and Sam will stay in foster care until they both are 8 weeks old and weigh 2 pounds.

“Once both those conditions are met, they’ll be altered and then made available for adoption,’’ they said.

According to the Animal Center, the feline brothers “have received attention and love from across the (United States), and even as far away as Italy, Germany, United Arab Emirates, New Zealand, Malaysia and Korea.

“Positive updates seem like a great way to end the week,’’ the Animal Center added.

Kyiri Tisdale, 32, was arrested last year and charged with over two dozen felony counts related to sex acts with two minor victims, identified in court as Jane Doe and John Doe.

Prosecutors say the victims were 17 and 16 years old at the time of the offenses. The criminal complaint filed against Tisdale alleged he committed sex acts upon the victims on numerous occasions across a time period of nearly a year.

Tisdale was arrested at the campus last August as he was preparing for the upcoming school year.

He ultimately pleaded guilty to seven felony sexcrime counts and along with prison, Tisdale will be required to register as a sex offender.

Deputy District Attorney Peter Estes read a statement in court from one of the victims, who wrote that they felt “deep disgust and shame’’ over what happened and at times felt they “couldn’t bear the emotional toll

Tisdale did not make a statement in court, but his defense attorney said her client had submitted an apology letter to the sentencing judge, in which he expressed his remorse. Superior Court Judge Daniel Segura told Tisdale he’d read the letter and said, “I do hope that the things you’ve written in here are genuine and you do find some way to atone... I hope you do recognize not only what you did to the individual victims here, but I think you see all those people whose trust you violated.’’

After the sentencing hearing, San Diego County District Attorney Summer Stephan issued a statement that read, “This defendant used his position of trust as a teacher to commit sex crimes against teenage students whom he’s supposed to nurture and protect. He not only physically violated his students but also violated the trust that the overwhelming number of teachers in our county work so hard to build with their students. There is no room in our schools for corrupt teachers who abuse their positions of trust to gain the confidence of students, only to take advantage of them sexually.’’

ORANGE TABBY kittens Frodo and Sam were discovered ziptied to a shopping cart last month. Courtesy photo/HWAC

CITY OF CARLSBAD RESOLUTION NO. 2025-119

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA, INITIATING THE PROCEEDINGS, APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY ENGINEER’S REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR JULY 15, 2025, FOR THE ANNUAL LEVY OF ASSESSMENTS WITHIN STREET LIGHTING AND LANDSCAPING DISTRICT NO. 2, A SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT

WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Carlsbad, California, previously formed a special assessment district pursuant to the terms of the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972 (California Streets and Highways Code Section 22500 et seq.), known and designated as Street Lighting and Landscaping District No. 2; and

WHEREAS, the Street Lighting and Landscaping District No. 2 assessment is increasing a maximum amount in accordance with the increase in the consumer price index, but such increase is not considered a “new or increased assessment” under California Government Code Section 54954.6 as the assessment does not exceed an assessment formula or range which was previously speci ed in a public notice for a public hearing and voters of the district approved a maximum annual increase by the consumer price index (CPI) for All Urban Consumers for the San Diego County area, as determined by the rate published in March of each year; and

WHEREAS, the district is an existing assessment district in which assessments are not proposed to be increased as de ned by Article XIIID of the California Constitution (Proposition 218) and the Proposition 218 Omnibus Implementation Act (California Government Code Section 53750 et seq.), and is therefore exempt from the Proposition 218 procedures and requirements pursuant to California Constitution Article XIIID Section 5, subdivision (a); and

WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to initiate proceedings to provide for the annual levy of assessments for scal year 2025-26 to provide for the annual costs for maintenance of improvements, de ned as existing street lighting, median landscaping and street trees, within the district; and WHEREAS, a preliminary engineer’s report has been prepared and is presented to the City Council and is attached as Attachment A, as required by law, and the City Council desires to continue with the proceedings for the annual levy; and WHEREAS, the improvements to be maintained shall consist of all originally designated and authorized improvements, as well as certain new and additional improvements; and

WHEREAS, the City Council has carefully examined and reviewed the engineer’s report as presented, and is satis ed with each and all of the items and documents as set forth within it, and is satis ed that the assessments, on a preliminary basis, have been distributed in accordance with the bene ts received from the improvements to be maintained, as set forth in the engineer’s report. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Carlsbad, California, as follows:

1. That the above recitations are true and correct.

2. The proposed action is not a “project” as de ned by CEQA Section 21065 and CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(a) and does not require environmental review under CEQA Guidelines Section 15060(c)(2) because the action is limited to approving the preliminary engineer’s report for scal year 2025-26 and setting a public hearing for July 15, 2025, for the annual levy of assessments within Street Lighting and Landscaping District No. 2, a special assessment district. The action has no potential to cause either a direct physical change in the environment or a reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment.

3. That the public interest and convenience require, and it is the intention of this legislative body to levy and collect assessments to pay the annual costs and expenses for the maintenance and/or servicing of the improvements for Street Lighting and Landscaping District No. 2, with the improvements generally described as follows: the maintenance of certain street lighting improvements, street trees, and median landscaping improvements, as set forth and described in the engineer’s report. The proposed new improvements to be maintained and serviced caused generally by new development within the district are described as follows: the maintenance of certain additional street lighting improvements and additional landscaping improvements, including replacement of street trees and median landscaping improvements, all as set forth and described in the engineer’s report.

4. That the improvements are of direct bene t to the properties within the boundaries of the district, which the legislative body previously declared to be the area bene ted by the improvements, as identi ed and referenced in the boundary map previously approved by the City Council, a copy of which is on le in the o ce of the City Clerk and open for public inspection, and which is designated by the name of this district.

5. That the improvements are referred to in the Harris & Associates preliminary engineer’s report, and Harris & Associates is directed to complete and le the engineer’s report generally containing the following:

A. Plans and speci cations describing the general nature, location and extent of the improvements within the district;

B. A diagram for the district, showing the area and properties proposed to be assessed;

C. An estimate of the cost of the maintenance and/or servicing of the improvements for the district for the Fiscal Year commencing July 1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2026; and

D. An assessment of the estimated costs of the maintenance and/or servicing, assessing the net amount upon all assessable lots and/or parcels within the district in proportion to the bene ts received.

6. That the engineer’s report, as presented, is approved on a preliminary basis, and is ordered to be led in the o ce of the City Clerk as a permanent record and to remain open to public inspection. Reference is made to the engineer’s report for a full and detailed description of the improvements to be maintained, the boundaries of the district and any zones within it, and the proposed assessments upon assessable lots and parcels of land within the district.

7. That the Street Lighting and Landscaping District No. 2 assessment maximum increase in accordance with the increase in the consumer price index is not considered a “new or increased assessment” under California Government Code Section 54954.6. Further, the district is an existing assessment district in which assessments are not proposed to be increased as de ned by Article XIIID of the California Constitution (Proposition 218) and the Proposition 218 Omnibus Implementation Act.

8. Notice is hereby given that a public hearing is scheduled for 5 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter can be heard, at the City Council Chambers located at 1200 Carlsbad Village Drive in Carlsbad, California, on the following date: Tuesday, July 15, 2025 At that time this legislative body will hear protests or objections in reference to the annual levy of assessments and to any other matters contained in this resolution. Any persons who wish to object to the proceedings or the annual levy should le a written protest with the City Clerk prior to the time set for the public hearing. If there is a majority protest against the levy of an annual assessment that is increased from the previous year, the proposed increase in the assessments shall be abandoned. A majority protest exists if, upon the conclusion of the hearing, written protests led and not withdrawn, represent property owners owning more than 50% of the assessable area of land within the district.

9. That the City Clerk is authorized and directed to give notice as required by law by causing a copy of this resolution to be published in a newspaper of general circulation within the City of Carlsbad not less than 10 days prior to the date set for the public hearing.

10. For any and all information relating to these proceedings, including information relating to protest procedure, your attention is directed to the persons designated below:

CITY OF CARLSBAD, CITY CLERK 1200 CARLSBAD VILLAGE DRIVE, CARLSBAD, CA 92008 and ANNA TAN-GATUE, PROJECT MANAGER HARRIS & ASSOCIATES TELEPHONE: (800) 827-4901 EXT. 2344

Owners of property within the district may mail written protests to the following address:

CITY OF CARLSBAD, CITY CLERK 1200 CARLSBAD VILLAGE DRIVE, CARLSBAD, CA 92008

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 27, 2025

City of Carlsbad | City Council

CITY OF DEL MAR

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

CITY OF OCEANSIDE LEGAL NOTICE PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Planning Commission of the City of Oceanside, California, will on Monday, July 14, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of City Hall Civic Center, 300 North Coast Highway, Oceanside, California, conduct a public hearing to consider the following project.

For information on attending or providing comments, please visit the City’s Website at https:// records.ci.oceanside.ca.us/gov/dev/planning/agendas.asp

1. Consideration of a REGULAR COASTAL PERMIT (RC24-00008) to allow the for the remodel of an existing three-story multi-family residence to include an interior remodel, new exterior nishes, replacement of windows and doors, roof modi cation, and addition of new windows, at the property located at 1101 S. Paci c Street in the Townsite Oceanside Neighborhood Planning Area and the appealable area of the Coastal Zone. The project site is designated (C-RMHT) Mixed High Density and Transient Residential by the City’s Local Coastal Program Land Use Plan, and is zoned RT (Residential Tourist – Coastal) per the City’s Zoning Ordinance. 1101 SOUTH PACIFIC STREET – APPLICANT: JAMES AND TERRI DELHAMER

Environmental Determination: The proposed project has been reviewed pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) of 1970 and State Guidelines thereto. The City of Oceanside acting as Lead Agency has determined that the project quali es for an Article 19, Section 15301 (Existing Facilities) Class 1 Categorical Exemption.

If you should wish to challenge this project in court, at some future time, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in the notice or in written correspondence delivered to the Planning Commission at or prior to the public hearing.

The project above may be appealed to the City Council by ling an appeal in writing with the City Clerk within 20 days of the Planning Commission action. The appeal must be accompanied by an appeal fee of $1,838 or by the signatures of 50% of the property owners within the noticed area or 25 signatures of the property owners or tenants within the noticed area, whichever is less. Alternatively, a Call for Review may be led in writing by two members of the City Council.

For further information on the above hearings, contact the Planning Division at the Civic Center, 300 North Coast Highway or telephone (760) 435-3520.

Dated: June 24, 2025

Published: June 27, 2025 OCEANSIDE PLANNING COMMISSION 06/27/2025 CN 30775

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Directors of the Vista Fire Protection District has adopted a preliminary budget for Fiscal Year 2025-2026, and said preliminary budget is on le with the Board Clerk for the District, and available for inspection at the District o ce, 450 S. Melrose Drive, Ste 105, Vista, CA 92081, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. beginning June 18, 2025. In addition, the preliminary budget may be accessed anytime from the District website: www.vista reprotectiondistrict.org.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that on September 10, 2025, at the hour of 1:00 p.m., the Board of Directors will meet at SmartSpace Conference Room located at 450 S. Melrose Dr., Vista, CA 92081 for the purpose of xing the nal budget at which time any taxpayer may appear and be heard regarding the increase, decrease, or omission of any item of the budget, or for the inclusion of additional items.

All comments, oral and written, will be accepted by the Board of Directors. Written comments may be mailed to 450 S. Melrose Dr. Ste 105, Vista, CA 92081, or emailed to krannals@vistafpd.org. If you have any questions regarding this matter, you are encouraged to contact Karlena Rannals, Board Clerk at 760-688-7588.

KARLENA RANNALS

Board Clerk

Slip”, including the item number you wish to speak on, to the City Clerk prior to the Mayor announcing the agenda item. The forms are located near the door at the rear of the Meeting Room. When called to speak, please approach the podium and state your name for the record.

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

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/s/Sarah Krietor Administrative Services Manager/City Clerk Date: June 23, 2025

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CITY OF DEL MAR NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Monday, July 7, 2025, at 4:30 p.m., (or as soon thereafter as practicable) in the City of Del Mar Town Hall, 1050 Camino del Mar, Del Mar, California, the City Council will conduct a public hearing on the following:

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Monday, July 7, 2025, at 4:30 p.m., (or as soon thereafter as practicable) in the City of Del Mar Town Hall, 1050 Camino del Mar, Del Mar, California, the City Council will conduct a public hearing on the following:

improvements to the project site.

Residential)

A De Novo Public Hearing of an Appeal of the Design Review Board’s Decision to Approve a Design Review Permit DRB24-006, a major remodel of an existing 1,578 square-foot, one-story residence that would include construction a 689 squarefoot addition and various

Project Applicant: Lisa Parnell, Footer Residence Trust

Appellants: Julie and David Fouquet

Project Location: 483 Avenida Primavera (APN# 299-290-04-00) Zoning: R1-10 (Low Density

Those desiring to be heard in favor of or in opposition to this item will be given an opportunity to do so by participating in City Council meetings by addressing the City Council for up to three minutes or by submitting a written comment. Please submit a completed “Speaker

If you have questions about the information in this notice, please contact Jean Crutch eld, Email: jcrutch eld@delmar.ca.us, Phone: 858-704-3647.

Under California Government Code 65009, if you challenge the nature of the proposed action in Court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or written correspondence delivered to the City at, or prior to, the public hearing.

Introduction of an Ordinance to Amend Municipal Code Chapters 23.50 and 23.51 related to Trees, Scenic Views, and Sunlight regulations (A25-001) and amendments to Chapters 30.04 and 30.86 establishing a maximum allowed height for hedges (ZA25-001)

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

If you have questions about the information in this notice, please contact Matt Bator, Email: mbator@delmar.ca.us, Phone: 858-704-3643

Under California Government Code 65009, if you challenge the nature of the proposed action in Court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public

Those desiring to be heard in favor of or in opposition to this item will be given an opportunity to do so by participating in City Council meetings by addressing the City Council for up to three minutes or by submitting a written comment. Please submit a completed “Speaker Slip”, including the item number you wish to speak on, to the City Clerk prior to the Mayor announcing the agenda item. The forms are located near the door at the rear of the Meeting Room. When called to speak, please approach the podium and state your name for the record.

CITY OF OCEANSIDE LEGAL NOTICE

PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Planning Commission of the City of Oceanside, California, will on Monday, July 14, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of City Hall Civic Center, 300 North Coast Highway, Oceanside, California, conduct a public hearing to consider the following project.

For information on attending or providing comments, please visit the City’s Website at https:// records.ci.oceanside.ca.us/gov/dev/planning/agendas.asp

1. Consideration of a TENTATIVE MAP (T24-00005), DEVELOPMENT PLAN (D2400016), and DENSITY BONUS APPLICATION (DB24-00007) for the subdivision of 1.675 gross acres of the First Baptist Church property at 240 Grace Street to allow the construction of 19 single-family homes and associated site improvements. Three of the homes would be set aside as a ordable units (two reserved for very-low income households and one reserved for moderate-income households). The church would remain as is. The project site has a General Plan Land Use Designation of Single-Family Detached-Residential (SFD-R), a Zoning Designation of Public/Semi-Public (PS) and is within the Loma Alta Neighborhood Planning Area. – GRACE STREET SUBDIVISION PROJECT AT 240 GRACE STREET– APPLICANT: HALLMARK DEVELOPMENT CORP

Environmental Determination: The proposed project has been reviewed pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) of 1970 and State Guidelines thereto. The City of Oceanside acting as Lead Agency has determined that the project quali es for an Article 19, Section 15332 (In- ll Development Projects) Class 32 Categorical Exemption.

If you should wish to challenge this project in court, at some future time, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in the notice or in written correspondence delivered to the Planning Commission at or prior to the public hearing.

For further information on the above hearings, contact the Planning Division at the Civic Center, 300 North Coast Highway or telephone (760) 435-3520.

Dated: June 24, 2025

Published: June 27, 2025

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

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T.S. No. 133510-CA APN: 148-194-18-00 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 7/26/2017. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER On 8/8/2025 at 9:00 AM, CLEAR RECON CORP, as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 8/7/2017 as Instrument No. 2017-0355776 of O cial Records in the o ce of the County Recorder of San Diego County, State of CALIFORNIA executed by: HAMPTON RHODES CRAY III AND CATHY A. CRAY, HUSBAND AND WIFE, AS JOINT TENANTS WITH RIGHT OF SURVIVORSHIP WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, SAVINGS ASSOCIATION, OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE; ENTRANCE OF THE 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: MORE ACCURATELY DESCRIBED IN SAID DEED OF TRUST. The street address and other

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common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 174 CREGAR ST, OCEANSIDE, CA 92054 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be held, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, condition, or encumbrances, including fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to pay the remaining principal sums of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $147,482.44 If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The bene ciary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned or its predecessor caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned o may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying o all liens senior to the lien being auctioned o , before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s o ce or a title

insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, bene ciary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (855) 313-3319 or visit this Internet website www. clearreconcorp.com, using the le number assigned to this case 133510-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be re ected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. NOTICE TO TENANT: E ective January 1, 2021, you may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call (855) 313-3319, or visit this internet website www. clearreconcorp.com, using the le number assigned to this case 133510-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

CITY OF CARLSBAD RESOLUTION NO. 2025-118

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA, INITIATING THE PROCEEDINGS, APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY ENGINEER’S REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR JULY 15, 2025, FOR THE ANNUAL LEVY OF ASSESSMENTS WITHIN STREET LIGHTING AND LANDSCAPING DISTRICT NO. 1, A SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT

WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Carlsbad, California, previously formed a special assessment district pursuant to the terms of the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972 (California Streets and Highways Code Section 22500 et seq.), known and designated as City of Carlsbad Street Lighting and Landscaping District No. 1; and WHEREAS, the district is an existing assessment district in which assessments are not proposed to be increased as de ned by Article XIIID of the California Constitution (Proposition 218) and the Proposition 218 Omnibus Implementation Act (California Government Code Section 53750 et seq.), and is therefore exempt from the Proposition 218 procedures and requirements pursuant to California Constitution Article XIIID Section 5, subdivision (a); and WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to initiate proceedings to provide for the annual levy of assessments for scal year 2025-26 to provide for the annual costs for maintenance of improvements, de ned as existing street lighting, median landscaping, and street trees within the district; and WHEREAS, a preliminary engineer’s report has been prepared and is presented to the City Council and is attached as Attachment A, as required by law, and the City Council desires to continue with the proceedings for the annual levy; and WHEREAS, the improvements to be maintained shall consist of all originally designated and authorized improvements, as well as certain new and additional improvements; and WHEREAS, the City Council has carefully examined and reviewed the engineer’s report as presented, and is satis ed with each and all of the items and documents as set forth within it, and is satis ed that the assessments, on a preliminary basis, have been distributed in accordance with the bene ts received from the improvements to be maintained, as set forth in the engineer’s report.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Carlsbad, California, as follows:

1. That the above recitations are true and correct.

2. The proposed action is not a “project” as de ned by CEQA Section 21065 and CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(a) and does not require environmental review under CEQA Guidelines Section 15060(c)(2) because the action is limited to approving the preliminary engineer’s report for scal year 2025-26 and setting a public hearing for July 15, 2025, for the annual levy of assessments within Street Lighting and Landscaping District No. 1, a special assessment district. The action has no potential to cause either a direct physical change in the environment or a reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment.

3. That the public interest and convenience require, and it is the intention of this legislative body to levy and collect assessments to pay the annual costs and expenses for the maintenance and/or servicing of the improvements for City of Carlsbad Street Lighting and Landscaping District No. 1, with the improvements generally described as follows: the maintenance of certain street lighting improvements, street trees, and median landscaping improvements, as set forth and described in the engineer’s report. The proposed new improvements to be maintained and serviced caused generally by new development within the district are described as follows: the maintenance of certain additional street lighting improvements and additional landscaping improvements, including replacement of street trees and median landscaping improvements, all as set forth and described in the engineer’s report.

4. That the improvements are of direct bene t to the properties within the boundaries of the district, which the legislative body previously declared to be the area bene ted by the improvements, as identi ed and referenced in the boundary map previously approved by the City Council, a copy of which is on le in the o ce of the City Clerk and open for public inspection, and which is designated by the name of the district.

5. That the improvements are referred to in the Harris & Associates preliminary engineer’s report, and Harris & Associates is directed to complete and le the engineer’s report generally containing the following:

A. Plans and speci cations describing the general nature, location and extent of the improvements within the district;

B. A diagram for the district, showing the area and properties proposed to be assessed;

C. An estimate of the cost of the maintenance and/or servicing of the improvements for the district for the scal year commencing July 1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2026; and

D. An assessment of the estimated costs of the maintenance and/or servicing, assessing the net amount upon all assessable lots and/or parcels within the district in proportion to the bene ts received.

6. That the engineer’s report, as presented, is approved on a preliminary basis, and is ordered to be led in the o ce of the City Clerk as a permanent record and to remain open to public inspection. Reference is made to the engineer’s report for a full and detailed description of the improvements to be maintained, the boundaries of the district and any zones within it, and the proposed assessments upon assessable lots and parcels of land within the district. All Street Lighting Improvement Zone, Street Tree Improvement Zone, and Median Landscaping Improvement Zone assessments are to remain the same as the previous year and all new assessments added to the tax roll will be calculated at the same unit rates as the previous year.

7. Notice is hereby given that a public hearing is scheduled for 5 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter can be heard, at the City Council Chambers located at 1200 Carlsbad Village Drive in Carlsbad, California, on the following date: Tuesday, July 15, 2025

At that time this legislative body will hear protests or objections in reference to the annual levy of assessments and to any other matters contained in this resolution. Any persons who wish to object to the proceedings or the annual levy should le a written protest with the City Clerk prior to the time set for the public hearing. If there is a majority protest against the levy of an annual assessment that is increased from any previous year, the proposed increase in the assessment shall be abandoned. A majority protest exists if, upon the conclusion of the hearing, written protests led and not withdrawn, represent property owners owning more than 50% of the assessable area of land within the district.

8. That the City Clerk is authorized and directed to give notice as required by law by causing a copy of this resolution to be published in a newspaper of general circulation within the City of Carlsbad not less than 10 days prior to the date set for the public hearing.

9. For any and all information relating to these proceedings, including information relating to protest procedure, your attention is directed to the persons designated below: CITY OF CARLSBAD, CITY CLERK 1200 CARLSBAD VILLAGE DRIVE, CARLSBAD, CA 92008 and ANNA TAN-GATUE, PROJECT MANAGER HARRIS & ASSOCIATES

TELEPHONE: (800) 827-4901 EXT. 2344

Owners of property within the district may mail written protests to the following address:

CITY OF CARLSBAD, CITY CLERK

1200 CARLSBAD VILLAGE DRIVE, CARLSBAD, CA 92008

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 27, 2025 City of Carlsbad | City Council

the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. FOR SALES INFORMATION: (855) 3133319 CLEAR RECON CORP 3333 Camino Del Rio South, Suite 225 San Diego, California 92108 STOX 952970_133510CA 06/27/2025, 07/04/2025, 07/11/2025 CN 30760

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE

Trustee Sale No. 181710 Title No. 95530933-55 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 04/09/2014. 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 07/25/2025 at 9:00 AM, Prime Recon LLC, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 04/29/2014, as Instrument No. 2014-0171157, 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 Sawwaf Bacchus, a married man WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION 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

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DESCRIBED IN THE ABOVE DEED OF TRUST. APN 157040-73-03 The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 5071 Tranquil Way #102, 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

prohibiting discrimination.”

Madera has served as the city staff liaison for Ivey Ranch’s improvement project, which was initially submitted in August 2023. Danielly said the project faced multiple delays before stalling after the March meeting.

According to the complaint, Danielly believes Madera’s “discriminatory opinions lent to a delay in August of 2024 that removed the project from being heard by the City Council that was, at the time, in majority favor of the proposed improvements.”

City Manager Jonathan Borrego confirmed that the complaint has been received and said the city is actively investigating.

or Madera, due to concerns raised by the San Luis Rey Band of Mission Indians.

According to Danielly, Ivey Ranch is the only dually accredited equestrian therapy program in California, and the only licensed provider of equine therapy services for chil-

It’s very clear what transpired is blatant discrimination and should be handled as such.”

Tonya

Danielly Executive Director, Ivey Ranch Park Association

“We take such complaints very seriously and have initiated steps to promptly and fully investigate this matter,” Borrego said in an email.

Borrego added that the delays in the Ivey Ranch historic permit application stemmed from his office, not the planning division

dren with special needs in Oceanside. The organization is also ranked among the top 1% of equine-assisted service centers nationwide.

The nonprofit offers a wide range of programs for individuals with and without disabilities, including in-home respite care

and a “Horses for Heroes” program for veterans and wounded service members.

Assemblymember Laurie Davies recently recognized Ivey Ranch Park Association as the 2025 Nonprofit of the Year for the 74th Assembly District, which includes Oceanside and parts of South Orange County.

“We’re doing all of the right things,” Danielly said.

She told The Coast News she was stunned by the photos she received and is urging the city to take decisive action.

“I am counting on the city’s process being legal and abiding and most importantly, followed through with integrity,” Danielly said. “I think this is the city’s opportunity to do the right thing when it is blatantly obvious that the wrong thing was done. It’s very clear what transpired is blatant discrimination and should be handled as such.”

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Tree doctor wins

For over 40 years, Russell Bowman has been delighting residents of San Diego County with his plant and tree expertise.

So, it’s no wonder Bowman Plant & Tree Care Specialists have been named the San Diego Union-Tribune Community Press’ “Best of North County” voters’ poll for tree and plant care for a 2nd year in a row!

He is lovingly referred to as the San Diego “tree doctor extraordinaire” by his clients, Bowman is known for transforming sickly trees and gardens into Disneyesque wonderlands.

Using his own happy juice, a proprietary blend of organic biological nutrition, Bowman uses techniques he picked up during his time as a horticulturist at Disneyland.

“When you feed plants, you need to ensure they have enough time to absorb the nutrition, before it is degraded by the sun’s rays,” he said.

He’s done more than just care for sick plants and trees, he’s revolutionized both residential and commercial properties by the use of his organic fertilizer tanks that inject his proprietary formula through your irrigation systems.

He fills these magical fertigation tanks monthly to keep your property look-

ing healthy and vibrant all year long.

In a very short time, this program pays back through reduced water bills.

“When you give your body proper nutrition, it affects your overall health and boosts your immunity, so you don’t get sick. The same is true for plants and trees.” Bowman feeds complete “nutrition delivery biology” derived from earthworm castings to replenish the missing healthy soil biology.

This works with a client’s current irrigation system so that each time the landscaping is watered, the needed soil biology is replenished.

“This is the secret to keeping your property looking like a Disney five-star resort.”

Russell is quick to point out that healthy plants and trees are also environmentally friendly. A healthy plant will be more efficient at photosynthesizing sunlight into oxygen and the healthy soil/compost helps bring down uses far less water.

He donates his time and expertise for the trees for the Point Loma Association and gardens at the Rock Church in Point Loma, Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery, the YMCA, Barnes Tennis Cen-

ter, Chili’s Restaurants, Stone Brewery in Escondido, and San Diego Botanic Garden.

He also served with the San Diego Rose Society in Balboa Park for 12 years.

“My calling is to beautify the earth, making trees and plants healthy,” The Master Gardener taught me everything I know. I’ve learned that when you love something, it’s not something you have to do; it’s something you want to do.”

To learn more about Bowman and his services, please contact Russell at 858-499-9417. He provides tree and plant nutritional care as well as ongoing routine garden maintenance. Call today and receive a free estimate!

Russell Bowman abides by all applicable state laws and requirements and does not perform any services that require a licensed contractor.

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RUSSELL BOWMAN of Bowman Plant & Tree Care Specialists is lovingly referred to as San Diego’s “tree doctor extraordinaire.” Courtesy photo

A PHOTO shows an alleged text message by City Planner Sergio Madera about disabled participants of the Ivey Ranch Park Association equine therapy program. Courtesy photo

Grow online sales

By Rich Henrich

In today’s increasingly digital marketplace, small local businesses face both new challenges and new opportunities. One of the most impactful steps a business can take is adding e-commerce capabilities to its website.

By doing so, businesses can serve current customers more efficiently and attract new buyers far beyond their immediate geographic area.

E-commerce offers convenience to loyal local customers who may not always have time to visit in person. Whether it’s ordering a favorite product for curbside pickup or purchasing a gift for a friend without leaving home, online options enhance customer satisfaction and loyalty.

At the same time, offering products online allows businesses to reach broader audiences — including former residents, tourists, or niche interest groups — who may be actively searching for specific items the business offers.

Moreover, e-commerce enables small businesses to diversify their revenue streams. Relying solely on foot traffic or seasonal peaks leaves many vulnerable to economic fluctuations or unexpected disruptions. With an online store, businesses can generate sales 24/7, tapping into consumer demand regardless of business hours or local conditions.

Beyond revenue, e-commerce can also provide valuable data insights. Online purchasing behavior, popular products, and customer demographics are easier to track and analyze, allowing for smarter marketing and inventory decisions.

Integrating e-commerce doesn’t mean losing the local touch — it enhances it. A small business can maintain its personality, charm, and local brand while expanding its reach. Whether selling handmade crafts, local food products, boutique fashion, or specialty services, a digital storefront complements the in-person experience.

In an era where consumers expect the convenience of online shopping, small businesses that embrace e-commerce are better positioned to grow their market share, deepen customer relationships, and thrive in a competitive landscape. It’s not just a nice-to-have — it’s a strategic move toward long-term sustainability.

Inexpensive way to pay it forward

As you may know, every summer I take on a student intern for 12 months. Their job is to research, draft sales copy and get trained in both marketing and writing. These skills get used for developing communications strategies, social media posts, collateral, websites and newsletters, and are easily transferable to their future business endeavors.

For this opportunity, interns are paid $20 per hour and gain discipline, people skills and knowledge about managing deadlines, clients, media and budgets.

Wait, What?

A 42-year-old man contacted Beverly Hills, Texas, Police Chief Kory Martin on June 13 about a package he had received from his ex-girlfriend, KWKT-TV reported.

Inside was a copy of a marriage certificate, indicating that the man was married. But he told Martin that while he had been in a relationship with the woman, Kristin Marie Spearman, 36, of Waco, and even obtained a marriage license, they broke up before the wedding.

After investigating, Martin determined that Spearman had convinced a pastor to certify the marriage without the groom present, and then filed the certificate at the county clerk’s office. Martin said he researched the law and found only one scenario that allows for an absentee spouse-to-be: “active military overseas, unable to make it.”

And even then, “You still had to have a proxy to stand in ... so (in this case) the groom should have been there.” Spearman was arrested for third-degree felony stalking and taken to jail.

[KWKT, 6/16/2025]

Saw That Coming

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

First responders removed the oven from the apartment, and the fire went out. They later learned the turkey had been marinated in tequila, and they believe the accumulated vapors from the alcohol were not properly vented from the oven, which caused the fire. No one was hurt (except the turkey). [WMTV, 6/16/2025]

News You Can Use

The Blue Ash (Ohio) Police Department is recommending that drivers in the area “keep the windows up for the next several weeks” after a cicada caused a crash on June 12.

KKTV reported that no one was hurt when a driver veered into a pole after a cicada flew into their car; the

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Naturally, an ability to overlook my bad jokes is a bonus.

This program, now in its 15th year, was initially just an inexpensive labor pool for me. Having done several internships myself when in college, I recognized the immense value practical work experience

provides to someone just starting their career. Work internships have educational value that can be leveraged into job offers.

Only a funny thing happened, as my own education has expanded. These youngsters are teaching this old dog a few new tricks about apps, social media, modern messaging…and patience.

Interns are great for any business or nonprofit, and I’d encourage you to put a program together yourself if you don’t already have one. Just recognize going in that these are college students (hence the low price tag and the eagerness) who

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car ended up on its side, and the cicada made a clean getaway.

“These pesky cicadas don’t respect personal space,” police said. “A cicada attack can be dangerous.” [KKTV, 6/16/2025]

Good to Have a Hobby

Samuel Lee Thomas, 72, of St. Petersburg, Florida, is a prolific 911 caller, The Smoking Gun reported on June 16. Just in the first five months of 2025, Thomas has called emergency services 3,400 times, bringing his five-year total to 16,000 calls.

His latest call involved what he said was someone “shooting an AR-15 rifle in the roadway,” but when police arrived, they found a family having a barbecue and kids at play. Anqunette Peterson, 34, who lives in the targeted home, has

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been the victim of his calls 647 times and said Thomas “frequently stops in front of their residence to yell obscenities at her and her family,” police said.

Thomas was arrested for stalking and false report of a crime. He pleaded not guilty and was released on $1,500 bond. [The Smoking Gun, 6/16/2025]

Compelling Explanation

Jose Manuel Perez, 24, was charged with aggravated battery on June 14 in Salt Lake City after he attacked the person he was having lunch with, Fox13-TV reported.

As the assault played out, the victim tried to escape numerous times, but Perez put them in a chokehold and produced a “wooden stake with a nail in it,” telling them that they were a werewolf and “he was going

don’t have a wealth of experience and sometimes need more than a little TLC.

The good news is you’ll have first shot at hiring them upon graduation. The bad news: Unrealistic salary expectations, a thirst for adventure, love or new career directions may all take them away once you’ve trained them.

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to pierce their heart.”

Eventually, Perez ran off with the victim’s backpack, which was recovered when cops caught up with him.

Police said Perez also had rocks in his pockets, which he carried out of fear the victim would attack him. He was held without bail.

[Fox13, 6/15/2025]

Awesome!

When Gwyneth Griffiths of Swansea, Wales, turned 102 years old recently, she had just one wish for her birthday party: a stripper. Wales Online reported on June 16 that the Hawthorn Court Care Home where Griffiths lives was happy to oblige with a “butler in the buff.”

Griffiths, who has dementia, has become feisty and fun in her advanced years, spewing swear words when, her son Peter said, “She wouldn’t say boo to a goose” as he was growing up. About the stripper, Griffiths told her son, “I hope I get a cheeky pinch of his bum!”

Do yourself and a young person a favor, building your business by investing just a few bucks. Interview them recognizing these are very much entry level positions under discussion, and forgive them for not understanding how things work in the sandbox the big kids play in. Besides, if you hire the right interns — and are open to the experience — you might just learn some new jokes along the way. I always do…but just choose to not use them. With that said, I wish you a week of profitable marketing.

The centenarian also has a weekly wedding to her imaginary friend “Dr. John,” for which she gets her hair done and dons a tiara. When Peter told her she’d be turning 102 soon, she argued: “No I am not. Look at my t--s, not a wrinkle!” Party on, Gwyneth!

[Wales Online, 6/16/2025]

Weird in the Wild Say you’re trekking through the Namib Desert in Namibia and you get a little thirsty. No problem! According to Oddity Central, about a 20-minute drive from the main road crossing the desert is an unexpected oasis: a pink solar-powered refrigerator full of cold drinks and a little table with two chairs. Drinks are provided free of charge, and the fridge is restocked several times a day. The government’s tourist board installed the fridge in the spirit of hospitality, the website reported on June 16. So friendly. [Oddity Central, 6/16/2025]

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Beloved writer Miller’s death a loss for baseball

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Scott Miller was a Carlsbad resident.

His home was any baseball press box.

Miller, a decorated journalist of our national pastime, passed away last week. It was a revelation that is as difficult to grasp as it is to put into words.

Miller, just 62, was in the prime of a life which, then again, could be said about any time of Miller’s life. He was always upbeat, always happy to see you, and as we say in my business, he knew how to type.

“I’ve never met a finer person,’’ USA Today baseball writer Bob Nightengale said. “And he was an absolute role model for the way he lived his life.’’

A sportswriter praising one of their own isn’t unique. But Miller was a unicorn, which is why anyone with their fingerprints on, or possessing a love for baseball, was effusive in saluting Miller.

From scouts to ushers to club owners. From

players to managers. From Pulitzer Prize-winning authors to wet-behind-theears rookie scribes, Miller was tops with all of them.

Bill “Chief” Gayton was a major league scout for 44 years and the former director of scouting for the Padres. He’s old-school and not prone to blowing smoke, so when the Chief spoke, I listened.

“I never felt pressure from Scott if he was working on a piece,’’ Gayton said. “He’s the guy that made you happy when you saw him, and he had a way to make you comfortable.’’

Miller wasn’t one to write puff pieces or to slap someone’s back where it wasn’t warranted. If hard truths had to be told, Miller always got the views of both sides, then circled back to make sure he got it right.

Respect is earned, not given, and Miller received it from those associated with baseball, and they usually don’t grant it easily.

“Scott was highly thought of in all the baseball world,” Texas Rangers manager Bruce Bochy said. “He was not only a great writer but a great guy to talk baseball with.’’

Talk, Miller did.

There’s a constant vision of Miller standing outside the Petco Park press

his ever-present cellphone, or some wanna-be broadcaster on a college campus. He treated both the same, which meant Miller would deliver a wealth of information with a tone and smooth delivery that made the recipient feel as if they were the apple of his eye.

“He loved the game,’’ said Bochy, and the ex-Padres manager could have added people, too.

Miller’s father was a well-known editorial writer for the Detroit papers, and it was there that Miller’s love for all things Tigers and journalism developed. Miller came west to kickstart his career and landed at the Encinitas Coast Dispatch.

“Scott Miller has always been one of the best and most insightful baseball writers in America,’’ The Athletic’s Jayson Stark said. “But this might be his finest work because ‘Skipper’ is the definitive book on the complicated, newage world of modern managing.’’

Miller’s prose would shine in any era. And if kindness, empathy, and grace are missing in others, perhaps it’s because Miller had them in spades.

“He was a friend to all of us,’’ Gayton said. “Not just the scouts.”

but it was more than 108. By plenty.

“No one,’’ said Nightengale, a pal of Miller’s since 1989, “was more universally admired than Scott.’’ That is written in stone for one of our generation’s greatest baseball scribblers, who loved to sing Springsteen’s “Born to Run.” Miller was a man who was born to write, pointing his readers to the promised land.

Unfortunately, cancer claimed Miller, as it recently did San Diego Union-Tribune columnist Bryce Miller.

box — so not to disturb others — yapping about this team or that team, to some radio station nearby or one on the world’s other side.

Miller was an easy touch for those looking for keen insight into their club, as Miller knew the ins and outs of all of them.

Miller did have one fault, and that was his reluctance to say no when asked to spread his wisdom.

It could be the MLB Network on the other end of

He would go on to cover baseball for three decades for the St. Paul Pioneer Press, the Los Angeles Times’ San Diego edition, CBS Sports, The Bleacher Report, The New York Times, as well as other periodicals fortunate enough to have Miller’s byline grace their pages.

He was also an author, with “Ninety Percent Mental,” co-authored with former pitcher Bob Tewksbury, and his latest effort, which was released in May: “Skipper: Why Baseball Managers Matter and Always Will.”

Which is why Miller’s seat was vacant an hour before each first pitch. His trusty laptop, with its top plopped down, told those in the know that Miller had plopped down next to a scout for dinner.

He would pick their brains while consuming a hamburger, a Miller favorite, along with Bruce Springsteen, with conversations that had as much to do with life as the life on the starting pitcher’s fastball.

“He cared about your personal life and frankly became your friend,’’ Gayton said.

We know there are 108 double stitches on a baseball. We don’t know how many buddies Miller had,

Sharing the same last name, although not related, and battling the same disease, these two class acts are greatly missed by San Diego.

Scott Miller still lives through his newest book, and here’s a not-so-shameless plug to grab it. Or borrow mine, if capable of overlooking a few tear-stained pages.

“Endlessly kind and upbeat,’’ Fox Sports’ Ken Rosenthal said. “Our hearts go out to his wife, Kim, and daughter, Gretchen. We love you, Scott.’’ Amen.

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SCOTT MILLER, who died June 21 at age 62, was a Carlsbad resident who covered baseball for three decades. Courtesy photo

Vista council OKs two-year operating budget

By Leo Place VISTA — The Vista City Council

unanimously approved a balanced twoyear operating budget for the 2025-26 and 2026-27 fiscal years and reviewed the status of ongoing capital improvement projects throughout the city last week.

On June 10, Vista leaders formally adopted a total operating budget of $180 million for the 2025-26 fiscal year, which begins on July 1, and $186 million for the 2026-27 fiscal year. The operating budget, which includes the General Fund, is adopted separately from the capital improvement project (CIP) budget.

The City Council approved the budget without discussion, following previous workshops and budget discussions in May. City staff said the two-year budget reflects a conservative economic outlook, with revenues predicted to be sufficient to support city services while also accounting for ongoing challenges, such as inflation.

“Assumptions are based on stable, though modest, growth in core revenues such as property tax and sales tax. The City continues to emphasize conservative forecasting and maintains healthy reserve levels to guard against revenue volatility or unforeseen econom-

ic disruptions,” the city’s budget document states.

The 2025-26 budget anticipates $126 million in General Fund revenue and $124.5 million in General Fund expenditures. Over half of the General Fund dollars, approximately 55%, are allocated to law enforcement and fire services, with projected costs around $5 million higher than those of the previous year.

Vista contracts with the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department for law enforcement services, at the anticipated cost of $30.9 million in the upcoming year and $32 million the following year. Costs for fire department services are budgeted at $38.6 million in 2025-26 and $40.6 million

in 2026-27.

The next-largest spending categories are transfers to other accounts and subsidies at 13%, general government costs at around 9.4%, public works and engineering at 8.2%, community services at 7.5%, and community development at 5.3%.

Tax revenue, including from property tax and sales tax, makes up around twothirds of total General Fund revenue. Property tax revenue is projected to increase over the next two years, from $37.8 million in the current year to $39.5 million in the following year.

Vista also receives revenue from general sales tax and the half-cent sales tax Measure L, both of which are also expected to show

costing San Diego County an extra $276 million and affecting over 400,000 residents who rely on the program.

“While many of these changes would take place in phases beginning at the earliest in January 2026, the operational impact would begin far earlier, through

modest growth in the next two years.

The city’s 7% cannabis sales tax, passed under Measure Z, has been a major boost to the budget in recent years. The tax generated $6 million in revenue this year but is expected to decline gradually over the next two years, with approximately $5.5 million in revenue anticipated in both years.

“Uncertainty remains about long-term revenue stability, particularly due to the potential for additional jurisdictions approving medical or adult-use cannabis businesses,” the city’s budget document states.

To promote fiscal responsibility, Vista established a policy that limits the annual use of cannabis tax revenues to no more than $4.5 million for ongoing expenses. The council designates the leftover revenue toward special projects at the end of the year.

Another boost to city revenues, particularly for the fire department, has been ambulance fees, which are assessed to individuals who require emergency medical service transport and are reimbursed through Medicare, Medi-Cal, private insurance, and direct payments.

The transport fee for an ambulance ride is $3,629 — more than double what it cost in 2017 — in addition

increased workload, system strain, and the need to hire and train additional eligibility workers,’’ according to the offices of Lawson-Remer and Montgomery Steppe.

The supervisors said the Trump administration’s proposed Housing and Urban Development budget would eliminate or scale back core programs, such as Section 8 and emergency housing vouchers, along

to a mileage fee of $27 per mile. Individuals are also assessed a first responder fee of $981 if an advanced life support fire engine arrives on the scene and a first responder performs an assessment.

These fees are expected to bring in approximately $4.7 million in revenue each of the next two years and serve as a significant contributor to the fire department’s revenue.

CIP budget

In addition to the operating budget, the City Council also reviewed street, sewer and facility projects in the two-year CIP budget, which covers the 2024-25 and 2025-26 fiscal years and was adopted last summer.

During this mid-cycle review, the city increased the 2025-26 CIP budget by $5.6 million to account for additional projects and adjust costs for existing projects, for a total budget of $27.2 million.

“Different than the operating budget, capital project budgets remain active until the project is complete. Of the nearly 70 projects expected to be carried forward into the next fiscal year, 15 have recommended appropriation adjustments,” said Budget Manager Sara Taylor.

New projects include a new road median project

with support for low-income and HIV-positive residents, “representing an estimated $20 million annual funding loss to the county.’’

“Our county budget is balanced for the moment, but it doesn’t yet reflect the scale of what’s coming,’’ said Lawson-Remer, board vice chair and acting chair.

Montgomery Steppe said systems “are stretched thin as it is.’’

“If we don’t act now, it’s working families, seniors and kids who will pay the price,’’ Montgomery Steppe added.

Lawson-Remer and Montgomery Steppe also requested a fiscal analysis, along with funding options for services, by Sept. 30.

along East Vista Way, three sewer replacement projects, and the replacement of fire station exhaust extraction systems and alerting systems at five of the city’s six fire stations.

“These systems consist of lights, sirens, voice announcements and scrolling video alerts, and are critical for timely and effective emergency response. The upgrades will ensure reliability and sufficiency,” Taylor said of the fire station alerting systems.

Staff also provided a review of capital projects completed over the past year. At Brengle Terrace Park, the city converted two tennis courts into eight pickleball courts and completed resurfacing. Additionally, tennis, pickleball, and basketball courts were resurfaced at Thibodo and Luz Duran parks.

Councilmember Corinna Contreras said that residents have been advocating for a community center at Luz Duran, and she would like to see the city set aside funds for this purpose in the future.

Vista also completed senior center improvements, remodeled one of the sheriff substations, and installed solar panels at the Vista Civic Center, which now generate around half of

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Before the vote, Lawson-Remer said federal cuts could “mean more paperwork ... essentially a death by red tape.’’

Desmond said federal and state budget deficits are the “whole reason we’re in this mess ... so we either raise taxes on everybody to make up for that, or make some cuts.’’

“California is already facing a $12 billion deficit, and even Governor (Gavin) Newsom has acknowledged the cost by proposing a freeze in Medi-Cal enrollment for undocumented immigrants,” Desmond added.

During the public comment period, most speakers were in favor of the original proposal.

THE CITY’S contract with the sheriff is anticipated to cost $30 million annually for the next two years. Courtesy photo

Congressional reps react to US bombing of Iran

By City News Service

SAN

DIEGO

— San Diego County’s congressional delegation offered criticism and praise last weekend after the U.S. military bombed three nuclear sites in Iran.

During a Saturday address to the nation, President Donald Trump confirmed that B-2 stealth bombers and other fighter jets carried out the attacks and said the damage done to Iran’s nuclear weapons program would make future U.S. attacks “a lot easier. ‘’ Local Democrats, while not necessarily opposing the goal of the attacks, took issue with the president’s decision to bypass congressional approval. Rep. Mike Levin, D-Carlsbad, warned that Trump’s actions could drag the U.S. into another costly war.

“We cannot allow any president to entangle the United States in another deadly and open-ended war without constitutional authority,’’ Levin said. “Iran must never obtain a nuclear weapon. But strength in a democracy begins with the Constitution. Had the president come to Congress, a majority may very well have authorized a strike. But that is not what has happened.’’

Rep. Sara Jacobs, D-San Diego, said on X that the strikes “are not only unconstitutional, but

an escalation that risks bringing the U.S. into another endless and deadly war.’’

Trump “just threatened additional (and still congressionally unauthorized!) U.S. military strikes on Iran if they don’t come to the table,’’ she continued. “Additional strikes -- and even threats of them -- endanger the lives of our service members and millions of civilians in the region. It’s clear there is no real strategy here.’’

Her colleague Scott Peters, D-San Marcos, wrote, “San Diego knows all too well the true cost of war. I stand with all Americans

in praying for the safety of American troops and for peace. ‘’

Local Republicans, however, supported the move.

“Tonight, @realDonaldTrump is showing the world the true meaning of peace through strength. And American strength is making peace with Iran possible for the first time in 46 years,’’ Rep. Darrell Issa, R-Escondido posted on X.

“Operation Midnight Hammer will go down in history for its bravery and brilliance,’’ Issa added. “FACT — The mission that Commander-in-Chief @

realDonaldTrump directed our military to execute was strategic, targeted, and limited only to the objectives of Operation Midnight Hammer.’’

Sen. Alex Padilla also criticized the unilateral nature of the president’s action. “Dismantling Iran’s nuclear weapons program is imperative for America’s national security and essential to Israel’s safety and right to exist,’’ California’s senior Democratic senator said Sunday.

“However, it is unacceptable that the president disregarded his constitutional responsibility to seek and secure congres-

sional authorization before launching these strikes.

“Before any further military action is taken, President Trump must come before Congress. That’s not just a matter of process -it’s a matter of law. Trump risks igniting a wider war in the region that puts American lives at risk and that he himself has warned repeatedly against. That’s why we must exhaust every diplomatic channel, working with our allies and partners to contain escalation in the region.’’

The U.S. bombs fell Saturday on Iranian atomic sites at Fordow, Isfahan and Natanz.

The initial attacks on Iran came June 13 when Israeli airstrikes targeted nuclear and military sites as well as top Iranian generals and nuclear scientists. At least 657 people, including 263 civilians, were reportedly killed and more than 2,000 wounded, a Washington-based Iranian human rights group told reporters. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said Israel’s goal is to eliminate the “existential threat’’ of Iran’s nuclear program and arsenal of ballistic missiles and said the attacks would continue “for as long as it takes.’’

U.S. PILOTS operating a fleet of seven B-2 stealth bombers dropped 30,000-pound bunker-busting bombs early Sunday morning on nuclear facilities in Iran as a part of Operation Midnight Hammer. The strike delivered a total of 420,000 pounds of explosives in an effort to knock out the country’s nuclear program that is viewed by Israel as an existensial threat. Photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua Hastings/Screenshot

Goats, wildfire management focus of SDG&E campaign

By City News Service

SAN DIEGO — San Diego Gas & Electric’s launch this week of an Instagram account highlighting wildfire prevention efforts could be called “the G.O.A.T.,’’ as the domesticated farm animal is its main attraction.

On Monday, SDG&E officially debuted @thegoatsedge, “just as 300 goats paraded through a San Diego neighborhood to their next grazing site,’’ the company said in a news release.

Three-hundred goats walked through Clairemont Mesa escorted by energy company employees and San Diego Fire-Rescue Department personnel.

The critters are considered “environmentally friendly ‘vegetation man-

support, is part of SDGE’s broader wildfire mitigation strategy, using goats to clear flammable vegetation from transmission corridors while now also engaging the public year-round through a novel, behindthe-scenes social media platform.’’

While grazing, goats eat invasive plant species and seeds, a process that also acts as natural soil fertilizer.

nitrogen levels, resulting in more resilient ecosystems. “By replacing herbicides and heavy machinery, goats contribute to both environmental protection and infrastructure safety,’’ officials said.

Shanley called goats “nature’s wildfire prevention team’’ that clears brush in hard-to-reach areas and decreases the year-round fire risk.

multi-layered approach for community safety and grid resilience.’’

agers,’ adept at navigating steep and rugged terrain that is less accessible to humans or machinery,’’ according to SDG&E.

Power company officials said the event “drew enthusiastic community

“This process not only reduces erosion but also promotes regrowth of native vegetation,’’ SDG&E said. “Since 2021, these herds have cleared thousands of high-risk acres across San Diego County.’’

According to SDG&E, the goats’ grazing enhances soil health with increased

As an alternative to mechanical or chemical methods, goats clear flammable vegetation “without generating sparks or runoff, making them ideal for use near homes and sensitive habitats,’’ according to SDG&E.

“These goats are nature’s wildfire prevention team, clearing brush in hard-to-reach places and helping us decrease our year-round fire risk,’’ said San Diego Fire-Rescue Department’s spokesman.

SDFD Capt. Jason

“We love that we get to work with the real G.O.A.T’s of the fire service, and we are grateful for their partnership and hard work to help us keep the community safe and preserve the environment,’’ Shanley said.

The Instagram account features pictures and video of the goats in action, including one featuring the 20th Century Fox theme.

One SDG&E executive said the goats serve not only as a wildfire prevention strategy symbol, but “represent just one element of SDGE’s comprehensive,

“Our record of 17 years without a major utility-related catastrophic wildfire reflects our collective measures to protect the region and continue providing our customers with safe, reliable service, today and into the future,’’ added Brian D’Agostino, wildfire and climate science vice president.

The company’s mitigation program includes Wildfire and Climate Resilience Center, utility-owned weather networks and a full-time meteorology team, and grid resilience efforts, such as 315 miles of strategic underground systems and 1,600 fire-resistant poles.

their responsibility and they have handled this situation with dignity and fairness,” Daly said in an Instagram reel on Tuesday morning.

Representatives for Rusty Surfboards stated that they are not commenting on the situation at this time, but a statement is forthcoming. This story will be updated with their response.

Daly has been a muralist for 20 years and has completed over 1,500 murals in San Diego County and beyond through her company, Hanna’s Murals. She said she was hired last summer by San Diego-based Rusty Surfboards to complete a mural on the side of Big Pig Liquor along Carlsbad Village Drive.

Although she didn’t have a written contract with the company, she exchanged several emails with them, and she stated that it was mutually understood that she would be paid for her work.

“Essentially, they hired me to paint this mural, and they just wanted a surfboard and their logo and this really sick wave. It’s just a really beautiful thing on this great street corner,” she said.

Daly said Rusty Surfboards gave her positive feedback about the mural, but never followed through on paying her despite a back-and-forth over the following months.

While she was patient and tried to work with them at first, Daly said she indicated in January or February that she was prepared to take them to court. The company insisted again that they would pay her within a few weeks, she said, but the payment never came.

Daly said she spent around $1,000 of her own money on supplies and a scissor lift rental for the mural. While the financial loss didn’t break her bank, she said it was the principle of not being paid that bothered her.

“Luckily, I’m in a position where my business is doing really well — it didn’t ruin me. But at a different time in my career, $500

would’ve ruined me,” Daly said.

This month, Daly returned to Big Pig Liquor to complete another mural commissioned by a different company on the opposite side of the building. She decided to paint over the Rusty logo on her original mural, as she had never been paid, and then posted about it online.

She was shocked when the post garnered as much attention as it did. The video had over 10 million views, with people from all over the world leaving comments of support for her, and also calling out Rusty Surfboards.

While all the attention has been overwhelming, Daly said the support has given her faith in humanity. To her, the letter threatening legal action felt like a bullying tactic, and she believes she did the right thing.

“I didn’t do anything wrong. I painted this gorgeous mural for them, they loved it, and all I want is for them to pay for it,” she said.

The muralist said she is relieved to finally have the situation over with, and

noted that some individuals were leaving harassing messages for ambassadors of Rusty who are not connected with the situation, which she does not condone.

Daly said she is grateful to the community for their support and to the Rusty global office, which was extremely helpful even

though they had nothing to do with commissioning the mural.

She shared on social media that she is donating all of the money from the Rusty mural to two local charities.

“I did it to show them, this isn’t about the money, it’s about treating creatives

well,” Daly said. Rusty Surfboards was founded in 1985 by Preisendorfer and is now one of the highest-grossing surf brands in the world. Preisendorfer still manages the surfboard business out of San Diego, with an additional storefront in Del Mar.

the building’s electricity. At the Wave Waterpark, the city also replastered the lazy river and the roof of one of the structures. In the coming years, the waterpark faces millions of dollars in needed repairs to keep it operational.

During a budget discussion in May, Councilmember Jeff Fox noted that surplus revenues in the coming years will likely need to go toward the Wave and other projects.

“It looks like there’s some money available in there, but it probably is already accounted for. I just want to make sure we’re clear on that before we start figuring out what to do with the extra money,” Fox said at the council’s May 13 meeting.

Phase 2 of Vista’s Townsite Complete Streets Plan was also completed this past year, installing 2,882 linear feet of new sidewalks, 23 ADA ramps and two pedestrian signals along North Santa Fe. Other street projects include:

• installation of 43 speed humps throughout the city

• rehabilitation of 8.5 lane miles of arterial streets along Sycamore Avenue and East Vista Way

• installation of 3,129 linear feet of sidewalks and ADA ramps to fill in gaps along Nevada and Lemon avenues

The city has appropriated $8.3 million toward street projects for the 202425 fiscal year, with $6.4 million set aside for the upcoming fiscal year.

A total of $10.8 million is being set aside in the upcoming year for Vista sewer projects, including payments to the Encina Wastewater Authority, with which Vista contracts for sewage treatment, and Buena Sanitation District projects.

SAN DIEGO muralist Hanna Daly, pictured above on June 24, is completing a second mural at Big Pig Liquor in Carlsbad. Daly’s mural on the other side of the building, commissioned by Rusty Surfboards, was the topic of her viral social media post this week after the international surf giant failed to pay her for more than a year. Photo by Leo Place

THIS CARLSBAD mural sparked a social media firestorm after its creator, San Diego artist Hanna Daly, claimed Rusty Surfboards failed to pay her for more than year. She was paid this week by the company’s global office. Photo by Leo Place

BRUSH-CLEARING goats now star on SDG&E’s Instagram. Courtesy photo

A.R. Valentien’s grand return at The Lodge

With sweeping views of the Pacific and the iconic 18th hole of Torrey Pines Golf Course, A.R. Valentien at The Lodge at Torrey Pines has long stood as a beacon of refined California cuisine. After a seven-month renovation, the signature restaurant has reopened, seamlessly blending tradition and modern elegance.

Guests arriving at The Lodge are greeted with the warm, inviting aroma of oak and eucalyptus drifting from the wood-fired grill.

Guests can now enjoy a refreshed Craftsman-style dining room and al fresco terrace, surrounded by native pine trees and original works of early 20th-century California artist A.R. Valentien, for whom the restaurant is named.

Enhancements to the kitchen include dedicated pastry and butcher spaces, upgraded lighting, and equipment that allows executive chef Kelli Crosson and her team to elevate every detail of the guest experience. As Crosson puts it, the updates ensure a space where “creativity, precision, and joy” flourish.

Equally exciting is the debut of Sommelier and new restaurant manager Schuyler Munroe. Building on the foundation laid by Paul Krikorian, Munroe continues to offer rare and allocated wines while curating thoughtful pairings that elevate Chef Crosson’s

dishes. He is also launching a special section of the wine list dedicated to vineyards in the California Historic Vineyard Society.

One such feature is a wine from Morgan Twain Peterson’s Bedrock Wine Co., whose vineyard dates back to the 1850s and is one of California’s oldest. Munroe shared how the Lodge’s connection to California heritage inspired this direction and how honoring this legacy through wine enhances the overall dining journey.

Our evening began with a warm welcome from lead server Dean Dugger and a gracious offer from

Far Niente’s president of sales, Bruce Mooers, whom we had previously met, shared a pour of Far Niente Pinot Noir from his nearby table, where he was holding a business meeting. It was a delightful opening to an unforgettable night.

We were first treated to an amuse bouche, followed by a thyme cornbread biscuit served with Straus Organic Creamery butter, easily one of the finest biscuits I’ve had. The biscuit was perfectly warm, with a slightly crisp exterior and pillowy soft center, and the butter added a creamy richness that highlighted its savory thyme flavor.

For appetizers, the seared sea scallop, finished with creamy brown butter foam and trout caviar, harmonized beautifully with the Baja shrimp marinated in Piment d’Espelette, served with fava beans, green garlic, arugula, and Shaner Family Farms tangerines.

Our salad course featured the Blackberry Salad, which paired soft lettuces with fresh blackberries, pecans, and whipped St. André Creamery cow’s milk cheese, all tied together with a delicate sherry honey vinaigrette.

For entrées, the Chanterelle-Crusted Northern

Halibut shone, accompanied by an asparagus and chanterelle ragout with lemon and tarragon beurre blanc. The halibut was delicate and flaky, and the chanterelle crust added a savory, earthy flavor. The 12oz Brandt Beef Prime Ribeye was cooked to a perfect medium-rare and paired with a savory market onion tart, sautéed mustard greens, and truffle butter. We also enjoyed two sides: the Herb Baked Burrata with marinated artichokes, basil, lemon, and grilled focaccia, along with the roasted beets topped

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THE 12-OUNCE Brandt Beef Prime Ribeye, left, was cooked to a perfect medium-rare and served with a savory market onion tart, sautéed mustard greens and truffle butter. Center,

executive chef Kelli Crosson presents Chanterelle-Crusted Northern Halibut, and sommelier/restaurant manager Schuyler Munroe has the perfect pairing: 2022 Arnot-Roberts Watson Ranch, Napa Valley Chardonnay. At right, Blackberry Salad, with soft lettuces, fresh blackberries, pecans, whipped St. André creamery cow’s milk cheese, tied together with a delicate sherry honey vinaigrette. Photos by Rico Cassoni

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Greet summer with farm-to-table home meals

It is officially summer!

June 20 brings thoughts of summer food and outdoor dining. So, clean off your outdoor picnic table and get started on a farm-to-table menu.

My fondest memories, which include food and gardening, are of summer dinners on the screen porch of my family’s small summer cottage on the shores of Lake Michigan in Northern Wisconsin.

Although we did not grow our own vegetables, our summer home was just two miles from one of the most productive dairy farms in Cedar Grove, a small Dutch-settled town with a population of 500 people.

It was the farm tradition for the husband to grow corn on the “back forty” and for the lady of the house to grow vegetables and flowers next to the house, in a plot aptly named the kitchen garden.

Mrs. Watry, the farmer’s wife, had a kitchen garden filled with vegetables grown for her summer farm stand customers. Her sweet corn, cucumbers, tomatoes and the sweetest cantaloupes brought both beachcombers

and locals to her stand seven days a week.

We knew her corn was fresh, because when she asked how many dozen you wanted, she walked the few feet away into the corn patch and picked them just for us!

She demonstrated how to tell when the corn was fresh. With her well-worn farmer’s hands, she pulled back the bright green husks and remarked, “When you pull back the husk, you take your thumbnail and press gently on the kernel. If it pops, it’s fresh! If not, don’t buy it!”

I have remembered

this trick as an adult while shopping and it works every time!

THE TIMING OF THE MEAL

If you have ever lived in a rural area, you may have heard the saying, “The perfect corn is to be had when you get the pot of water boiling just after the corn is picked.”

So, in our house, my mother, aunt and grandmother got all the cold dishes ready on the porch table. My uncle was assigned hamburger and bratwurst duty at the outdoor grill.

My brother and cousin were awaiting the arrival of my dad and me with the precious corn, having prepared their area for the shucking process on the back porch. I will always remember shucking the corn as we ripped off the bright green husks. The huge pots of boiling water were ready on the stove, and in exactly 12 minutes the corn was done. It was placed on the table with two fresh sticks of butter and salt shakers, and we all rolled our corn in the butter, added salt and tasted the first bite of summer.

My dad was in his glory

and as he bit gleefully into the yellow and white kernels he exclaimed, “This is what summer is all about! It doesn’t get much better than this!”

FIND YOUR FARMTO-TABLE PRODUCE IN NORTH COUNTY

Now, I was just a young teen at the time, and although the dinner was great and it was fun to sit down with the relatives, I had no idea what I was tasting. The freshness of the produce from small farms in Wisconsin, and as I later tasted in Upstate New York, cannot be found in a grocery store.

So, seek out your local farmers market or farm stand to find the best produce in North County. And if you buy corn, don’t forget Mrs. Watry’s freshness test!

For a list of all farmers markets in North County and San Diego, visit sandiego.org/explore/thingsto-do/shopping/san-diego-farmers-markets.aspx.

If you find a local farm stand that you enjoy, send me the information at janosgarden@gmail.com

LILY’S SOUR CREAM CUCUMBER SALAD

Here is our family recipe for Sour Cream Cucumber Salad. This salad was always the hit of the cold dishes for the summer meal.

The cool, refreshing taste of the fresh cucumber, paired with the smooth sour cream and slightly acid

white vinegar made this a family favorite.

INGREDIENTS

• Two thinly sliced cucumbers

• One 8-ounce container sour cream

• 2 tablespoons white sugar

• 2 tablespoons kosher salt (for brining)

• ¼ cup distilled white vinegar

• Fresh dill springs, chopped

• Salt and ground pepper to taste

DIRECTIONS

1. Place cucumber slices in a container and cover with cold water and 2 tablespoons kosher salt. Refrigerate four hours or overnight. Drain in colander and rinse.

2. Whisk sour cream, sugar and vinegar in a large mixing bowl until sugar has dissolved.

3. Squeeze out excess water from cucumbers. Add cucumbers to sour cream dressing and toss to coat.

4. Chop sprigs of dill in fine pieces, adding seed if desired. Add salt and fresh ground pepper to taste. Serve cold.

Jano Nightingale is a horticulturist and Master Gardener who teaches vegetable gardening at the Carlsbad Senior Center community garden. Contact her at janosgarden@gmail. com for upcoming classes and consultations.

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FRANCESCA THOMAS at the Carlsbad Senior Center community garden harvests fresh dill for her cucumber salad. At right, fresh corn still in the husk. Photos by Jano Nightingale/Stock image

CITY OF CARLSBAD ORDINANCE NO. CS-495

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING CHAPTER 17.05 FIRE HAZARD SEVERITY ZONES, DESIGNATING FIRE HAZARD SEVERITY ZONES BY MAP TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 51179

WHEREAS, California Government Code Section 51175 et seq. sets forth laws intended to classify lands in the state where moderate, high, and very high re hazard areas exist so that public o cials may implement measures to reduce re risks; and

WHEREAS, California Government Code Section 51178 requires the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal Fire) to identify areas in the state as moderate, high, and very high re hazard severity zones and submit those zones to each local agency in California as a recommendation; and

WHEREAS, California Government Code Section 51179 requires a local agency to designate, by ordinance, moderate, high, and very high re hazard severity zones within its jurisdiction within 120 days of receiving such a recommendation from Cal Fire; and WHEREAS, California Government Code Section 51179 prohibits a local agency from decreasing the level of re hazard severity zones identi ed by Cal Fire, thereby creating a mandate that each local agency adopt, at a minimum, the levels of re hazard severity zones identi ed and recommended to the local agency by Cal Fire; and

WHEREAS, pursuant to California Government Code Section 51178, Cal Fire has identi ed certain areas within the City of Carlsbad as moderate, high, and very high re hazard severity zones; and

WHEREAS, the map titled “City of Carlsbad (San Diego County), Local Responsibility Area Fire Hazard Severity Zones,” dated March 24, 2025 (Attachment A), shows the areas identi ed by Cal Fire as moderate, high, and very high re hazard severity zones; and WHEREAS, pursuant to California Government Code 51178.5, the Carlsbad Fire Hazard Severity Zone Map was made available for public review on the city website on March 25, 2025. The Carlsbad Fire Hazard Severity Zone Map was also posted in the City Manager’s Weekly Update newsletter on March 27, 2025. These postings are required and comply with the 30day noti cation period outlined in California Government Code Section 51178.5; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Carlsbad, California, wishes to designate as moderate, high, and very high re hazard severity zones the same areas identi ed as moderate, high, and very high re hazard severity zones by Cal Fire in the Carlsbad Fire Hazard Severity Zone Map. NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Carlsbad, California, ordains as follows that:

1. That the above recitations are true and correct.

2. That the proposed action to amend the Carlsbad Municipal Code designating Fire Hazard Severity Zones is exempt from environmental review under California Environmental Quality Act 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. That Carlsbad Municipal Code Title 17 is amended to add Chapter 17.05 as follows: Chapter 17.05 Fire Hazard Severity Zones Sections:

17.05.010 Designation and Adoption

17.05.020 Multiple Fire Hazard Severity Zone Designations

17.05.010 Designation and Adoption

A. The City Council of the City of Carlsbad hereby designates medium, high, and very high re hazard severity zones as identi ed by California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal Fire) and as shown on the map titled “City of Carlsbad (San Diego County), Local Responsibility Area Fire Hazard Severity Zones,” dated March 24, 2025.

B. The map titled “City of Carlsbad (San Diego County), Local Responsibility Area Fire Hazard Severity Zones,” dated March 24, 2025, is on le in the O ce of the City Clerk and adopted and incorporated in this code by reference.

17.05.020 Multiple Fire Hazard Severity Zone Designations

When multiple re hazard severity zones overlap a structure, existing or proposed, the structure’s designation is based on the most severe zone overlapping that structure.

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

INTRODUCED AND FIRST READ at a Regular Meeting of the Carlsbad City Council on the 10th day of June, 2025, and thereafter

PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Carlsbad on the 17th 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 27, 2025

City of Carlsbad | City Council

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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: $267,326.35 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:6/17/25 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 Industria, Ste 201 Temecula, 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

NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY

LOCAL COASTAL PROGRAM AMENDMENT

CITY OF OCEANSIDE

Pursuant to the Coastal Act and California Code of Regulations (14 CCR §13515), drafts of proposed Local Coastal Program Amendments prepared by the City of Oceanside are available for public review beginning June 23, 2025

PROJECT DESCRIPTION:

A request for approval of the Oceanside Transit Center Speci c Plan. The proposed project would encompass redevelopment of the approximate 10.15-acre Oceanside Transit Center at 235 S. Tremont Street into a mixed-use, transit-oriented development featuring a modern intermodal transit facility.

1. LOCAL COASTAL PROGRAM AMENDMENT (LCPA22-00004) to amend the Land Use Plan of the Local Coastal Program concurrent with a general plan amendment and zone amendment to change existing land use and zoning designations to Speci c Plan and establish the Oceanside Transit Center Speci c Plan as part of the implementing document of the Local Coastal Program.

2. GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT (GPA22-00002): A request to change land use designations from Downtown (DT), Coastal Transportation and Utility (C-TU), Coastal Residential High Density (C-RH), and Coastal General Commercial (C-GC) to Speci c Plan. The re-designation to Speci c Plan would also remove the project site from the Downtown District.

3. ZONE AMENDMENT (RZA22-00001): A request to change existing zoning designations from Downtown District: Public Transportation and Railroad (D-14) and High Density Residential (D-5), Public Utility and Transportation (PUT), O ce Professional, Coastal (OP), and Medium Density Residential, Coastal (R-3) to Speci c Plan and consideration of the OTC Speci c Plan to serve as the regulating document, including land use regulations, development standards, and design guidelines.

4. VESTING TENTATIVE MAP, DEVELOPMENT PLAN, & REGULAR COASTAL PERMIT to subdivide the project site and construct a mixed-use development project consistent with OTC Speci c Plan and Local Coastal Program. The Development Plan includes the proposed site layout, site improvements, architectural plans, circulation, and landscaping.

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW: In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) has been prepared for this project (SCH No: 2023010231). The Final EIR, including responses to public comments and the mitigation monitoring and reporting program are available on the City’s website https://www.ci.oceanside.ca.us/government/development-services/planning/environmental-documents-ceqa

PUBLIC REVIEW: You may review the application materials in person or online at:

City of Oceanside Planning Division

300 North Coast Hwy. Oceanside, CA 92054

https://crw.cityofoceanside.com/etrakit3/Search/project.aspx (Search Project No. GPA22-00002)

PUBLIC HEARING: The City Council shall consider the proposed Local Coastal Program Amendment no sooner than six weeks after the posting of this notice. Meeting agendas and sta reports will be available on the City’s Website at https://www.ci.oceanside.ca.us/government/city-council/council-agenda-minutes

For more information or to comment on this project, please contact Project Planner, Rob Dmohowski at (760) 435-3563 or via email at rdmohowski@oceansideca.org 06/27/2025 CN 30764

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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#181710. 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#181710 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.

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Title Order No. : 99100158

Trustee Sale No. : 87992 Loan No. : 399516948 APN : 103-11309-00 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 8/31/2023 . 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 PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 7/21/2025 at 10:30 AM, CALIFORNIA TD SPECIALISTS, AS TRUSTEE as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 9/26/2023 as Instrument No. 20230260772 in book ////, page //// of o cial records in the O ce of the Recorder of San Diego County, California, executed by: PEDRO T. ZAMORA, A MARRIED MAN AS HIS SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY , as Trustor TROY MORIN, A

MARRIED MAN AS HIS SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY , as Bene ciary WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States, by cash, a cashier’s check drawn by 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). At: At the entrance to the East County Regional Center by the statue, 250 E. Main Street, El Cajon, CA 92020, NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE –continued all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County, California describing the land therein: See Exhibit “A” Attached Hereto And Made A Part Hereof. The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 124 EAST VIEW STREET FALLBROOK, CA 92028. 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 the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the

Trustee and of trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to-wit: $532,495.09 (Estimated). Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this gure prior to sale. The bene ciary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election of Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located and more than three months have elapsed since such recordation. DATE: 6/16/2025 CALIFORNIA TD SPECIALISTS, AS TRUSTEE, as Trustee 8190 EAST KAISER BLVD., ANAHEIM HILLS, CA 92808 PHONE: 714-283-2180 FOR TRUSTEE SALE INFORMATION LOG ON TO: www.stoxposting.com CALL: 844-477-7869 PATRICIO S. INCE’, VICE PRESIDENT CALIFORNIA TD SPECIALIST IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. “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 on a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned o may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying o all liens senior to the lien being auctioned o , before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of the outstanding lien that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s o ce or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, bene ciary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 844-4777869, or visit this internet Web site www.stoxposting.com, using the le number assigned to this case T.S.# 87992. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be re ected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale.” For sales conducted after January 1, 2021: NOTICE TO TENANT: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of

the trustee sale, you can call (844) 477-7869, or visit this internet website www. STOXPOSTING.com, using the le number assigned to this case 87992 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; by remitting the funds and a davit described in Section 2924m(c) of the Civil Code; 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. Disclosure In compliance with CA civil code 2924f(F), the opening bid for the foreclosure sale is based on a valuation provided t the trustee by the lender of the lender’s representative. The trustee does not determine, verify, or opine on the accuracy of this valuation and makes no representation regarding the market value of the property subject to foreclosures (the “Property”).

The trustee’s compliance or noncompliance with CA civil code 2924f(f) shall not be construed as an opinion, warranty, or representation regarding (i) the priority of the deed of trust being foreclosed, (ii) the condition of title to the Property, or (iii) any other matters a ecting the Property, Including the value of the Property. The trustee relies solely on the trustee’s sale guaranty and/or Information provided by the lender regarding the lien priority and title condition and does not Independently verify such Information. All bidders are solely responsible for conducting their own Independent due diligence regarding the loan, the Property, its value, the lien priority of the deed of trust being foreclosed, and the condition of the title to the Property. The trustee assumes no liability for the accuracy or completeness of any information provided by third parties, including the lender. The valuation used to determine the minimum opening bid applies only to the Initially scheduled sale date. Any postponement or continuation of the sale does not obligate the trustee to obtain or rely upon a new valuation, nor does It alter the trustee’s limited role in the process. Order No.: 99100158 Customer Reference: 87992 Guarantee No.: TSG11CA103816900466 EXHIBIT A LEGAL DESCRIPTION THE LAND REFERRED TO IN THIS GUARANTEE IS SITUATED IN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO, AND IS DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: THAT PORTION OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 24, TOWNSHIP 9 SOUTH, RANGE 4 WEST, SAN BERNARDINO MERIDIAN, IN THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, ACCORDING TO THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT SURVEY APPROVED JUNE 11, 1880, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT A POINT IN THE NORTH LINE OF SAID SECTION 24 AT THE INTERSECTION OF SAID LINE WITH THE NORTHERLY PROLONGATION OF THE EAST LINE OF THE TRACT OF LAND CONVEYED TO J. CHAUNCEY HAYES BY DEED

DATED OCTOBER 26, 1885 AND RECORDED IN BOOK 54, PAGE 223 OF DEEDS; THENCE EAST 111.85 FEET; THENCE SOUTH PARALLEL WITH SAID NORTHERLY PROLONGATION AND SAID EAST LINE OF SAID TRACT

CONVEYED TO HAYES, 197.63

FEET TO THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE TRACT OF LAND CONVEYED TO HARRY L. SCOVOLI, ET UX., BY DEED RECORDED IN BOOK 3640, PAGE 32 OF OFFICIAL RECORDS; THENCE EAST ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID LAND OF SCOVOLI, 60.00 FEET TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE CONTINUING EAST ALONG SAID SOUTH LINE 60.00 FEET; THENCE SOUTH PARALLEL WITH THE EAST LINE OF SAID LAND OF HAYES, 191.24 FEET, MORE OR LESS, TO THE NORTH LINE OF THE TRACT OF LAND CONVEYED TO SAMUEL P. MATTHEWS BY DEED DATED DECEMBER 17, 1887, AND RECORDED IN BOOK 75, PAGE 350 OF DEEDS; THENCE WEST ALONG SAID NORTH LINE, 60.00 FEET TO A LINE WHICH BEARS SOUTH AND PARALLEL WITH THE EAST LINE OF SAID LAND OF HAYES FROM THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE NORTH PARALLEL WITH SAID EAST LINE OF LAND OF HAYES, 191.47 FEET, MORE OR LESS, TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING. Assessor’s Parcel Number: 103-113-09-00 STOX 952838_87992 06/27/2025, 07/04/2025, 07/11/2025 CN 30752

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 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

PUBLIC NOTICE LEUCADIA WASTEWATER DISTRICT

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on July 9, 2025, at 5:00 PM in the Board Room at the Leucadia Wastewater District (District) o ce, 1960 La Costa Avenue, Carlsbad, CA, the Board of Directors of the District will hold a public hearing to consider adoption of an Ordinance approving a Reimbursement Agreement for SCOTT AND KATHLEEN ALDERN (Reimbursement Agreement). The Reimbursement Agreement provides for collection of a reimbursement fee from properties bene ted by sewer facilities constructed by SCOTT AND KATHLEEN ALDERN. The properties and reimbursement fee schedule are set forth below and complete copies of the Ordinance and Reimbursement Agreement are available for review at the District o ce and will be included in the agenda packet for the July 9 meeting, which will be posted on the District’s website at https://www.lwwd. org/ prior to the meeting.

Development Property (Parcel A) .Address: 1143 Eolus Avenue Project Costs:

EDUs. (2) Reimbursement Fees shall include interest at the rate of three percent (3%) per annum from the E ective Date (3) Once a Reimbursement Fee has been paid, it is nal and not subject to adjustment. However, if during the term of this Agreement, the number of eligible EDUs increases due to a parcel split or other circumstance, then the Reimbursement Fee may be adjusted for new connections by dividing the balance of unpaid Reimbursable Costs by the revised estimate of eligible EDUs that still could connect to the sewer system. Such adjustments shall only be made for new connections to the sewer system. No adjustments to past reimbursements will be made.

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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 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

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.

Director

of Engineering/City Engineer

END OF NOTICE INVITING BIDS

Coast News legals

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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

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 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

DATE: June 12, 2025

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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

THERETO, OVER, UNDER, THONG AND ACROSS THAT PORTION OF THE SOUTH HALF OF THE NORTHEAST 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 Public Sales Notice is hereby given by that Pursuant to section 21701-21715 of the business and Professions Code and Section 535 of the Penal Code of the State of California, A Lien Sale will be held. Auction will be conducted online at storageauctions.net starting at 10am July 3rd, 2024, ending at 12pm July 17th, 2024. Unit(s) are at Oceanside RV and Self-Storage located at 444 Edgehill Lane, Oceanside, CA 92054. Pictures at: storageauctions.net The following personal items: clothes, Furniture, boxes of household goods, Appliances, Paintings, will be sold as follows:

Name Unit(s) Miles Kovacevic 2,3,5,24 John Reeder        63,78 David Stonerock     117C 06/27, 07/04/2025 CN 30773

NOTICE OF LIEN SALE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY; STORAGE TREASURES

AUCTION ONE FACILITY

– MULTIPLE UNITS Extra Space Storage will hold a public auction to sell personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at the location indicated: 545 Stevens Ave W, Solana Beach, CA 92075 on 07/15/2025 @ 10:00 AM, Colin Breeze Advertised on www.storagetreasures.com.

Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the above referenced facility in order to complete the transaction.

Extra Space Storage may refuse any bid and may rescind any purchase up until the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property.

6/27/25 CNS-3940985# CN 30762

NOTICE OF SALE PERSONAL PROPERTY

Notice is hereby given that undersigned intends to sell the personal property described below to enforce a lien imposed on said property pursuant to sections 21700-21716 of the Business and Professions Code, Section 2328 of the Commercial Code, Section 535 of the Penal Code and provisions of the Civil Code.

The undersigned will sell said property by competitive bidding, on or after Tuesday, July 15th 2025 at 10:00 A.M. or later. Said property has been stored and is located at “SuperStorage”, 148 Robelini Dr., Vista, CA 92083 Auction is to be held online at www. storagetreasures.com

Michael (Edwards) Holtz (10X15)

James McCurtain Bush (5X10) Christine C. (Carol) Mueller (10X10)

Harry Plowden III (5X15)

Maria E. Erika Gonzales Guzman (Gonzalesguzman) (5X10

Mayumi (Shawnta) Traylor (10X10) Jesus Contreras (5X10)

Purchases must be paid for at time of sale in CASH ONLY.

All purchased items sold as is, where is. Items must be removed at the time of sale. Sales are subject to cancellation in the event of settlement between owner and obligated party. Advertiser Reserves the right to bid.

Dated this 20th day of June 2025 Auction by Storagetreasures.com: Phone (855)722-8853 SuperStorage 760-727-1070

06/27, 07/04/2025 CN 30758

STORAGE TREASURES AUCTION

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

Auction Date: July 15, 2025 at 10:00am Madison Lynn Diane Silva RG Jones Construction Bella Munoz The auction will be listed and advertised on www. storagetreasures.com. Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the above referenced facility in order to complete the transaction. Extra Space Storage may refuse any bid and may rescind any purchase up until the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property.

6/27/25 CNS-3938679# CN 30750

Notice of Self Storage Sale

Please take notice Paci c Highway Storage located at 4350 Paci c Highway San Diego CA 92110 intends to hold a public sale to the highest bidder of the property stored by the following tenants at the storage facility. The sale will occur at the facility on 7/16/2025 at 2:00 PM. Robert Krueger; Robert Krueger; Jason Brandt; Robert Kiesling; Daniel Taylor; Mueece Ojewole. This sale may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Certain terms and conditions apply.

06/27, 07/04/2025 CN 30749

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 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

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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

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.

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).

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

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9011962

Filed: Jun 23, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/ County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. CH Editions DBA Chipper Hatter Fine Art. Located at: 4085 Sunnyhill Dr., Carlsbad CA 92008 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Chipper Ross Hatter, 4085 Sunnyhill Dr., Carlsbad CA 92008. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 05/07/205 S/Chipper Ross Hatter, 06/27, 07/04, 07/11, 07/18/2025 CN 30768

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9012039

Filed: Jun 23, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Koakai Brewing Co & Kyoto Market. Located at: 559 Greenbrier Dr. #B, Oceanside CA 92054 San Diego.

Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Koakai Gumi LLC, 3593 Roosevelt St #100, Carlsbad CA 92008. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 04/01/2024 S/Tomomi Aubuchon, 06/27, 07/04, 07/11, 07/18/2025 CN 30767

Fictitious Business Name

Statement #2025-9011979

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

Name(s): A. Barnett Appraisals. Located at: 7117 Mimosa Dr., Carlsbad CA 92011 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Sean Richard Barnett, 7117 Mimosa Dr., Carlsbad CA 92011. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 02/01/2025 S/Sean Barnett, 06/27, 07/04, 07/11, 07/18/2025 CN 30766

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9011407

Filed: Jun 12, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business

Name(s): A. Heba Skincare. Located at: 7239 Paseo Plomo, Carlsbad CA 92009 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Dihays Dihays, 7239 Paseo Plomo #303, Carlsbad CA 92009. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 06/12/2025 S/Dihays Dihays, 06/27, 07/04, 07/11, 07/18/2025 CN 30765

Fictitious Business Name

Statement #2025-9010930

Filed: Jun 05, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business

Name(s): A. The Divine Society; B. The Divine Society Collective. Located at: 8301 Mission Gorge Rd. #190, Santee CA 92071

San Diego. Business Mailing

Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing

Address: 1. Brianna Bautista, 8301 Mission Gorge Rd. #190, Santee CA 92071. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 10/26/2024 S/Brianna Bautista, 06/27, 07/04, 07/11, 07/18/2025 CN 30763

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9011062

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9011741 Filed: Jun 17, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk.

Fictitious Business Name(s):

A. Top’s One Hour Cleaners. Located at: 267 N. El Camino Real #F, Encinitas CA 92024 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing

Address: 1. Taewoo Kim, 267 N. El Camino Real #F, Encinitas CA 92024; 2. Hyungsin Sim, 267 N. El Camino Real #F, Encinitas CA 92024. This business is conducted by: A Married Couple. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 06/19/2020 S/Taewoo Kim, 06/27, 07/04, 07/11, 07/18/2025 CN 30761

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9011797 Filed: Jun 18, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk.

Fictitious Business Name(s):

A. Meredith Kaye. Located at: 1010 E. Bobier Dr. #128, Vista CA 92084 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Melissa Kay Dailey, 1010 E. Bobier Driver #128, Vista CA 92084. This business is conducted by:

An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 06/12/2025 S/Melissa Kay Dailey, 06/27, 07/04, 07/11, 07/18/2025 CN 30757

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9011847 Filed: Jun 18, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/ County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Sonic AV. Located at: 6023 Horton Dr., La Mesa CA 91942 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Sonic AV, 6023 Horton Dr., La Mesa CA 91942. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 04/30/2025 S/Davin Gaidano, 06/27, 07/04, 07/11, 07/18/2025 CN 30756

Fictitious Business Name

Statement #2025-9011600

Filed: Jun 16, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Wheelers Pizza. Located at: 157 Countrywood Ln., Encinitas CA 92024 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Wheelers Pizza, 157 Countrywood Ln., 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/Timothy Wheeler, 06/27, 07/04, 07/11, 07/18/2025 CN 30753

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9011676

Filed: Jun 17, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. North Coast Electrical Contracting. Located at: 35403 Asturian Way, Fallbrook CA 92028 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. North Coast Electrical Contracting, 35403 Asturian Way Fallbrook, Fallbrook CA 92028. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: Not Yet Started S/Zachary James Healey, 06/27, 07/04, 07/11, 07/18/2025 CN 30748

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 S/Marcus Valdivia, 06/20, 06/27, 07/04, 07/11/2025 CN 30733

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9010954 Filed: Jun 05, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/ County Clerk. Fictitious Business 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 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

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

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. #L, 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/Je rey Stoner, 06/06, 06/13, 06/20, 06/27/2025 CN 30682

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9009450 Filed: May 14, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/ County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Home Lab Home Inspections. Located at: 3480 Carnelian Ln., Oceanside CA 92056 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Scott Matthew Klemroth, 3480 Carnelian Ln., Oceanside CA 92056. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 05/07/2025 S/Scott Klemroth, 06/06, 06/13, 06/20, 06/27/2025 CN 30675

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Filed: May 22, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Wood Health Initiative; B. Wood Marketing Service. Located at: 2712 Loker Ave. W. #1075, Carlsbad CA 92010 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Thomas Vincent Wood, 2712 Loker Ave. W. #1075, Carlsbad CA 92010. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: Not Yet Started S/Thomas Vincent Wood, 06/06, 06/13, 06/20, 06/27/2025 CN 30674

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9009987 Filed: May 21, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Carlsbad Flat Fee; B. Folsom Flat Fee. Located at: 3646 Buck Ridge Ave., Carlsbad CA 92010 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Darrell Kent Roberts, 3646 Buck Ridge Ave., Carlsbad CA 92010. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First

Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: Not Yet Started S/Darrell Kent Roberts, 06/06, 06/13, 06/20, 06/27/2025 CN 30672

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9010160 Filed: May 23, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/ County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Solvra Integrative Health. Located at: 933 Vale Terrace Dr. #A, 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 #2025-9010530 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 #2025-9010398 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

JUNE 27

AGENT 51

EVENTS CALENDAR

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.

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.

BOOTS AND BLING GALA

Join the Escondido Chamber of Commerce for its 114th installation and awards dinner, the Boots and Bling Gala. Enjoy an evening a food while showcasing western flair while recognizing local businesses. For more information or to purchase tickets, please visit our website at escondidochamber.org or contact Heaven Crecco at 760-7452125. $165, 5:30-8 p.m. June 27 at California Center for the Arts, 340 N Escondido Blvd, Escondido.

‘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.

GOLD RUSH WOMEN

Please come and enjoy two free talks. At 1 p.m., “The Women Of The California Gold Rush” presented by Melissa Jones of the San Diego History Center. At 2:30 p.m., “History of Fallbrook” told by Tom

Frew and Jeff Duhachek of the Fallbrook Historical Society. Free, 1-3:30 p.m. June 27 at MiraCosta College, Oceanside Campus, 1 Barnard Dr, Oceanside.

TASTE OF ART WORKSHOP

Kick off your weekend with a bite-sized happy hour version of our renowned Studio Arts workshops. Create a one-of-a-kind monoprint artwork. $50$65, 5:30-7:30 p.m. June 27 at Oceanside Museum of Art, 704 Pier View Way, Oceanside.

DECADES OF LAUGHTER

“Decades of Laughter” is a stand-up comedy show featuring 6 comedians from different decades of their lives. Featuring Natasha Collier, Kimberly Clark, Thom Tran, Dana Eagle, Brian Kiley and Jimmy Brogan. $33-$38, 8 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.

FUN ANIMAL FRIDAY

Meet guide dogs and puppies in training with Guide Dogs of America. Free with museum admission, 10-11:30 a.m. June 27 at San Diego Children’s Discovery Museum, 320 N Broadway, Escondido.

SAWDUST ART FESTIVAL

Celebrate Laguna Beach’s most iconic summer tradition. Take home origi-

nal art, enjoy free art classes, create lasting memories and discover unique treasures. Free-$12, open daily at 11 a.m. from June 27 to Aug. 31 at Sawdust Art Festival, 935 Laguna Canyon Rd, Laguna Beach.

JUNE 28

INDEPENDENCE PARADE

Oceanside’s 29th annual Independence Parade starts at 10 a.m. by the 101 Cafe and rolls north along Coast Highway. This year’s theme, “Stars & Stripes by the Sea,” will come alive with floats, bands, classic cars, walking groups, and patriotic décor. The best viewing spots are north of Seagaze Avenue. Bring a chair. Free, 10 a.m. June 28 at 101 Cafe, 631 S Coast Hwy, Oceanside.

ANTIQUE TRACTOR SHOW

Keep History in motion. From steam engines and tractors to clocks, model trains, blacksmithing and weaving, you will witness historic American activities including a daily parade. Free-$12, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 28 at Antique Gas & Steam Engine Museum, 2040 N Santa Fe Ave, Vista.

KC GRIFANT & JON COHN

Award-winning authors KC Grifant (Monster Gunslingers) and Jon Cohn (The Island Mother) join us for a reading and book signing event. Free, 3-5 p.m. June 28 at Artifact Books, 603 S Coast Hwy 101, Encinitas.

TEDXENCINITASBLVD

TEDxEncinitasBlvd is an independently organized TEDx event focused on climate action, sustainability, and environmental innovation. 5 p.m. at Encinitas Library, 540 Cornish Dr, Encinitas.

PRIDE ON BROADWAY

Pride on Broadway, a vibrant celebration of diver-

farms in Escondido. Farmers will lead guided walking tours and share their expertise and passion. $15-$35, 9 a.m. at San Diego County Farm Bureau, 420 S Broadway, Escondido.

ROCK N’ ROLL SOCK HOP

Those who are interested in learning how to square dance can attend the Sandpipers Square Dance Club’s introduction to basics event. Singles, couples and families are welcome. Casual attire. $10, 6-7 p.m. June 28 at St. James Parish Hall, 625 S Nardo Ave, Solana Beach.

IT’S BRITNEY BEEP

sociate technical director at OTC and technical director at Oceanside High School. $230, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. June 30 at Sunshine Brooks Theater, 217 N Coast Hwy, Oceanside.

JULY 1

TWILIGHT IN THE PARK

Enjoy free concerts in Balboa Park! 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. July 1 at Spreckels Organ Pavilion, 2125 Pan American Rd E, San Diego.

sity, inclusion, and community, happening Saturday, June 28 at First Congregational Church of Escondido. Free, 12-5 p.m. June 28 at First Congregational Church of Escondido, 1800 N Broadway, Escondido.

CACTUS & SUCCULENT

The Palomar Cactus and Succulent Society will host Jim Anderson, who will speak on the Anza Borrego Desert and how it got there. Admission is free. 11:45 a.m. at Grace Presbyterian Church, 1450 E Vista Way, Vista.

ULTIMATE FRISBEE

Get ready for an unforgettable day of ultimate frisbee as the San Diego Growlers host the Oakland Spiders. This is the last game of the regular season, so don’t miss the action. Kids 12 and under free. Free-$20, 6:30-8:30 p.m. June 28 at Mission Bay High School, 2475 Grand Ave, San Diego.

C-NOTE SALE

Find a treasure and maybe a bargain at the second C-Note Sale a the Off Track Gallery. Peruse the exclusive collection of original art created by the local artists of the San Dieguito Art Guild. Free, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. June 28 at Off Track Gallery, 937 S Coast Highway 101, Encinitas.

FERMENTING FRUITS

Summer is bountiful with fruits! We will show you how to preserve these fruits of summer (cucumbers, tomatoes, peppers, and peaches) through fermentation. $69-$128, 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. June 28 at Ranchito Milkyway, 7275 San Miguel Rd, Bonita.

FARM TOUR DAY

The San Diego County Farm Bureau is bringing back Farm Tour Day, offering a closeup look at local

It’s Britney Beep is the ultimate Britney Spears tribute bringing iconic hits, fierce moves and pure pop energy — get ready to dance all night. $30-$40, 7-9 p.m. June 28 at The Bornemann Theatre on TERI Campus of Life, 555 Deer Springs Rd, San Marcos.

VIKING RAID PARTY

Calling all Vikings! Join us for an epic Viking Raid party at Twisted Horn Mead & Cider. Free, 2-8 p.m. June 28 at Twisted Horn Mead & Cider, 1042 La Mirada Ct, Vista.

JUNE 29

PAINT YOUR PET EVENT

Don’t miss this heartwarming and creative way to celebrate your furry best friend — reserve your spot today. $45, 4-7 p.m. June 29 at Solterra Winery and Kitchen, 934 N Coast Hwy 101, Encinitas.

JAZZ EVENSONG

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

JUNE 30

DARCIE LITTLE BADGER

Darcie Little Badger, the bestselling indigenous author of the young adult fantasy novel, “Elatsoe,” will speak in the Civic Center Community Room. No registration required. Free, 1 p.m. at Oceanside Civic Center Library, 330 N Coast Hwy, Oceanside.

‘ENCANTO’ DANCE CAMP

Designed especially for little ones ages 4-6, this camp combines singing, dancing, and creative play, all inspired by the beloved songs and characters from Disney’s Encanto. $250, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., Performing Arts Workshop, 1465 Encinitas Blvd, Encinitas.

YOUTH TECH CAMP

Learn about the technical aspects of live theater with Nate Cargill, as-

JULY 2

‘BIRTHDAY CANDLES’

Playgoers are in for a treat as North Coast Repertory Theatre presents Noah Haidle’s “Birthday Candles,” a touching tribute to one woman’s life. $74, June 25 to July 6, at North Coast Repertory Theatre, 987 Lomas Santa Fe Dr, Solana Beach.

GUIDED MEDITATION

Guided meditation by Linda Langhorn and Lawrence Coleman using ActualDesign Lightwork tools. Free, 12-1 p.m. July 2 at San Elijo Lagoon Nature Center, 2710 Manchester Ave, Cardiff by the Sea.

JULY 3

SEASIDE SESSIONS

Del Mar Plaza is bringing free live music to the coast all July long during their Seaside Sessions series. Free, 5-7 p.m. July 3 at Del Mar Plaza, 1555 Camino del Mar, Del Mar.

RAINBOW WAVE

Kick off your 4th of July weekend with our Summer Paint and Sip Night at the Dog Haus Biergarten in Downtown Vista. $40, 4-7 p.m. July 3 at Dog Haus Biergarten, 227 E Broadway, Vista.

JULY 4

THE ENGLISH BEAT

The English Beat, formed in 1978, blends Latin, ska, pop, soul, reggae and punk rock. Featuring Jess Roberts Band. $44.30-$74.55 (ages 21+), 9 p.m. at Belly Up, 160 S Cedros Ave, Solana Beach.

OLD FASHIONED FOURTH

Celebrate Independence Day with some turnof-the-century charm at Old Poway Park. The park transforms into a vintage-style Fourth of July shindig, complete with patriotic performances, crafts for kids, train rides, old-fashioned games, and plenty of treats. Free, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 4 at Old Poway Park, 14134 Midland Road, Poway.

DAVE WAKELING, founding member of The English Beat, performs the punk-reggae party band’s greatest hits on July 4 & 5 at Belly Up in Solana Beach. Courtesy photo

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1. TELEVISION: “The Simpsons” first appeared as a short on which TV show?

1. TELEVISION: “The Simpsons” first appeared as a short on which TV show?

2. GEOGRAPHY: What is the distance between mainland Russia (Siberia) and mainland United States (Alaska)?

2. GEOGRAPHY: What is the distance between mainland Russia (Siberia) and mainland United States (Alaska)?

3. GAMES: What is the highest score you can achieve in one frame of bowling?

4. MYTHOLOGY: What is the Roman god of the sea called?

1. TELEVISION: “The Simpsons” first appeared as a short on which TV show?

2. GEOGRAPHY: What is the distance between mainland Russia (Siberia) and mainland United States (Alaska)?

3. GAMES: What is the highest score you can achieve in one frame of bowling?

4. MYTHOLOGY: What is the Roman god of the sea called?

5. SCIENCE: What are the only letters that don’t currently appear in the Periodic Table?

6. MOVIES: Which animated movie’s tagline is “Escape or die frying”?

7. LITERATURE: The Republic of Gilead appears in which 1980s novel?

8. FOOD & DRINK: Which spice is often praised for its anti-inflammatory properties?

9. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: In which country did Cirque du Soleil originate?

10. LANGUAGE: What is glossolalia?

Answers

1. “The Tracey Ullman Show.”

2. About 55 miles.

3. 30.

5. SCIENCE: What are the only letters that don’t currently appear in the Periodic Table?

3. GAMES: What is the highest score you can achieve in one frame of bowling?

6. MOVIES: Which animated movie’s tagline is “Escape or die frying”?

4. MYTHOLOGY: What is the Roman god of the sea called?

7. LITERATURE: The Republic of Gilead appears in which 1980s novel?

4. Neptune.

5. J and Q.

6. “Chicken Run.”

7. “The Handmaid’s Tale.”

8. FOOD & DRINK: Which spice is often praised for its anti-inflammatory properties?

5. SCIENCE: What are the only letters that don’t currently appear in the Periodic Table?

8. Turmeric.

9. Canada.

6. MOVIES: Which animated movie’s tagline is “Escape or die frying”?

9. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: In which country did Cirque du Soleil originate?

10. LANGUAGE: What is glossolalia?

7. LITERATURE: The Republic of Gilead appears in which 1980s novel?

10. The ability to speak in a previously unknown language, also known as speaking in tongues.

© 2025 King Features Synd., Inc.

Answers

1. “The Tracey Ullman Show.”

2. About 55 miles.

8. FOOD & DRINK: Which spice is often praised for its anti-inflammatory properties?

3. 30. 4. Neptune. 5. J and Q. 6. “Chicken Run.” 7. “The Handmaid’s Tale.”

9. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: In which country did Cirque du Soleil originate?

Turmeric.

Canada.

10. LANGUAGE: What is glossolalia?

The ability to speak in a previously unknown language, also known as speaking in tongues.

Answers

1. “The Tracey Ullman Show.”

2. About 55 miles.

3. 30.

4. Neptune.

5. J and Q.

6. “Chicken Run.”

7. “The Handmaid’s Tale.”

8. Turmeric.

9. Canada.

10. The ability to speak in a previously unknown language, also known as speaking in tongues.

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Educational Opportunities

BANK ROBBER

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ing hearing, Deputy Public Defender Jimmy Rodriguez argued that despite the jury’s findings, the evidence was circumstantial, with “no direct evidence linking Mr. Lightning to this case.’’ Rodriguez said Lightning intended to take those issues up on appeal.

San Diego Superior Court Judge Polly Shamoon agreed the case was circumstantial, but said it was “one of the strongest this court has ever seen.’’

The judge also rebuked Lightning for the “terror’’ inflicted on bank employees, which she said was intentional.

“It wasn’t enough for you to rob these victims. You had to humiliate them,’’ Shamoon told Lightning. “You had to make sure that they knew that they had their lives in your hand. When you went to that vault and you counted down, their lives flashed before their eyes and you thrived on that.’’

Prior to imposing the sentence, Shamoon heard statements from some of those employees, who described living in near-constant paranoia and fear after returning to work.

Lightning is also facing a pending case for allegedly trying to escape from custody while jailed in connection with the robberies.

GRANTS

$5,000 to support the delivery of after-school snacks to the Boys and Girls Club to support Solana Beach families.

• Solana Beach Civic & Historical Society — $5,000 to digitize archival records and hire professional website design, videography and video editing services for the society’s website and digital vault.

• Solana Beach Community Connections — $5,000 for senior-serving programs in Solana Beach, including activity groups and workshops, lectures and projects.

• Taking Inspired Action Solana — $1,500 for the Neighbors Helping Neighbors Program, which provides food and personal products to Solana Beach residents experiencing food insecurity.

In addition, the City Council authorized $11,000 in funding from the Reserve Public Arts Account to go toward Jaliscience Folkloric Academy and North Coast Repertory Theatre.

Due to the high number of grant requests, Assistant City Manager Dan King said it may be worthwhile to consider growing the Community Grant Program to provide more funds and opportunities.

“The program has grown, and we get more and more applicants and more and more requests each year,” King said.

The city will also ex-

A flexible alternative to the traditional classroom

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Pivot is a tuition-free public charter school serving students in grades K-12 across San Diego and adjacent counties.

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Students can attend live virtual lessons, drop in to the resource center for in-person academic support and classes, or work

plore other ways to support organizations that have requested grant funds, such as the Sandpipers Square Dance Club, by including them in future parks and recreation programming.

For some organizations, the city council discussed establishing clearer conditions regarding how grant funds should be spent.

Council members noted that the grant money given to the Community Resource Center last year for its Holiday Baskets Program was ultimately used to pay for a consultant, and that the organization may need to submit a different type of application next year if it plans to use funding for other purposes.

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went to administration,” said Councilmember Jewel Edson. “I’m willing to condition $2,000 on being used for our community … but it must be serving our people, and giving what we’re thinking we’re giving.”

Zito said he was not as bothered by how CRC used their city grant money for administration, noting that they were the only applicant focused on homelessness services, and administration is important to supporting these services.

The council also agreed to set a condition for the Assistance League of Rancho San Dieguito to spend its grant funds for the Operation School Bell program at the Marshalls in Solana Beach, rather than at Target in Encinitas, to ensure the funds are being used for local children.

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SDHS: No microchip fees ahead of holiday

By City News Service

REGION — The San Diego Humane Society will provide free microchips through July 3 and waive reclaim fees through July 8 to help pets return home after the fireworks of Independence Day, it was announced this week.

“Due to pets being spooked by fireworks, the organization is urging pet owners to take steps to protect their pets from becoming lost, as shelters are already full,” according to a statement from the organization.

Free microchips are available at all of the vaccine clinics at the organization’s campuses in El Cajon, Escondido, Oceanside and San Diego for county residents.

Microchips are available by appointments at sdhumane.org/microchip or during open clinic hours. Walk-in fees will be waived for microchip-only services through the promotion.

According to SDHS, lost pets at the shelter can be reclaimed between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m., Tuesday through Sunday. Reclaim hours will be extended to 10 a.m.-7 p.m. on Saturday, July 5.

The organization offers several tips to reduce the risk of losing your pet, including: chipping, collars

with tags, using a leash and/ or harness when out with your pup, talking to a veterinarian about possible medication and creating a safe space in your home for dogs to ride out the fireworks if you are not at home. If even with precaution, your pet goes missing, access San Diego Humane Society's Lost2Found program by texting “LOST” to 858-726-5678. You will receive text messages with tips and resources to help in your search.

Gas price drops

The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in San Diego County declined 1.1 cents Wednesday to $4.669, its second consecutive decrease after a streak of six straight increases.

The average price is three-tenths of a cent less than one week ago, 12.2 cents less than one month ago and 17.2 cents less than one year ago, according to figures from AAA and the Oil Price Information Service. It has dropped $1.765 since rising to a record $6.434 on Oct. 5, 2022.

The national average price rose two-tenths of a cent to $3.226. It is 3.9 cents more than one week ago and 4.5 cents more than one month ago, but 24.2 cents less than one year ago.

THE SOLANA Beach Civic and Historical Society received $5,000 to digitize archival records. Courtesy photo/SBCHS

A day with the door-busters

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Friday, June 20, 2025: Bird’s Surf Shed: More than 20 rows of folding chairs clutter Bird’s “Palace of Stoke,” as some of the world’s most influential surfboards hang above our heads, and there before us are three of the boards that helped create modern surfing half a century ago.

There before me is a Peter “PT” Townend board, glassed in his signature pink color. Next to the Townend board are an “Instinct” pintail signed by Shaun Tomson and a Brewer pintail with the name Ian Cairns scrawled on the deck. Those three surfers, some of the most influential of the mid-1970s, are in attendance for Tomson’s award-winning documentary, “Bustin’ Down the Door.”

Wayne “Rabbit” Bartholomew, who had been in attendance a while earlier, left early as he had a plane to catch, back to his home on Australia’s Gold Coast. Rabbit knows about the freedom in catching a plane for home.

It was he, Rabbit, who gave the film we are about to see its name after a Surfer Magazine article he wrote about the then-new, brash crew arriving in Hawaii from South Africa and Australia. The article basically describes a crew tired of waiting that would now take what was not being of-

fered.

The main players in article and film are South Africa’s Shaun and his cousin Michael Tomson, and Australians Townend, Mark Richards, Cairns, and the mighty Rabbit himself. What to most were harmless words on pages were considered as offensive as the mark of the beast to some islanders.

Always a volatile playground, the North Shore of Oahu quickly boiled over. Some of the aforementioned surfers received the brunt of a thrown-down gauntlet. Two were pounded and all felt threatened by yet increasing violence.

In the film, Cairns mentions the big guy who came for him before they

brawled onto the street and whom he, Ian, contemplated throwing into the street to be run over by oncoming traffic. Rabbit was punched out on the beach. Townend needed a police escort to get to his Pipeline Masters heat. Tomson and Richards were spared for the most part, but, taking no chances, Tomson slept with a loaded shotgun by his bed.

For the surfers involved, this was a makeor-break moment, with four of them — Townend, Bartholomew, Richards and Tomson — emerging as World Champions after their baptism by fire.

As the movie ends and the lights come up, I am reminded that “Bustin’ Down the Door” is more than a

surf film. It is a story of a challenge each of us must face, overcoming the terror within that threatens to rise up and destroy us if we let us.

These aforementioned surfers did rise up and now serve as the inspiration to those of us seated safely with popcorn and sodas in our laps, with an unspoken challenge to face our own quests to overcome internal and external threats.

While an entirely different animal, “Bustin’ Down the Door” ties with “The Endless Summer” for the most influential surf movie of all time.

The documentary “Bustin’ Down the Door” is available on YouTube.

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with rich pistachio butter.

Staying on the Far Niente Pinot theme, we selected EnRoute Pinot Noir for our main course, a flawless match.

Dessert was simple yet satisfying: a slice of brown butter cake, crowned with a scoop of house-made creamsicle ice cream and a crumble garnish. The cake had a light citrus note, and the texture was just the right balance between dense and moist.

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long-anticipated project, is also set to begin this year. The nearly 94-acre site will honor military veterans while preserving more than half the land as protected habitat, according to the city.

The budget also continues funding for mid-year initiatives previously approved by the council. These include $550,000 for brush and vegetation management across the city’s 6,500 acres of preserves and hazard reduction in urban forests such as Hosp Grove.

Six new positions will be added to the Police Department to improve emergency response times, support traffic control during special events, and bolster digital forensics capabilities, particularly in addressing internet crimes against children.

City staff project that Carlsbad will not face a budget deficit until at least 2031.

“We don’t expect expenses to exceed revenues

until at least 2031, which is no sooner than we projected last year,” said Deputy City Manager Laura Rocha.

The city also reported progress toward its pension funding goal of 80%, with current funding at 77%.

Carlsbad will continue to prepay its unfunded pension liability with an $18.1 million payment in July. By avoiding the costlier monthly payment option, the city reduced its pension expenses by about $600,000, which increased the originally projected $500,000 surplus to $1.1 million.

Councilmember Melanie Burkholder proposed using the extra funds to hire an additional park ranger, but the council opted to defer that discussion to next year’s budget process.

During the public comment period, several residents urged the city to consider replacing synthetic turf fields with natural grass, citing health concerns. The council is expected to revisit the issue this fall.

The new fiscal year begins on July 1.

Service Manager Gabriel de Maria y Campos shared a few additional touches that reinforce A.R. Valentien’s commitment to excellence.

Each guest begins with a complimentary amusebouche, followed by grilled seasonal vegetables, such as torpedo onions with caper gremolata, and Mignardises, petite confections that conclude the meal on a sweet note.

These additions vary daily, further underscoring the restaurant’s commitment to freshness and thoughtful hospitality.

With service that addressed us formally by last name, a kitchen that refuses to compromise on quality, and a wine program steeped in history and care, A.R. Valentien is delivering a dining experience worthy of Michelin consideration.

I’ll go on record now: this team is charting a course straight toward a Michelin star. They’ve earned it. Celebrate your next special occasion here! Get more info at lodgetorreypines. com.

— Story by Rico Cassoni

PIMENT D’ESPELETTE marinated Baja shrimp with fava beans, green garlic, arugula, and tangerines from Shaner Family Farms. Photo by Rico Cassoni

SURFING HEAVYWEIGHTS, from left, Peter “PT” Townend, Shaun Tomson, Ian Cairns and Bird Huffman after this month’s showing of the benchmark surf movie, “Bustin’ Down The Door” at Bird’s Surf Shed. Courtesy photo/SLAW TV/John Cocozza Photography

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THE CARLSBAD City Council adopted a budget for the upcoming fiscal year that includes a new $2.6 million aerial ladder truck for the Fire Department. Courtesy photo/City of Carlsbad