The Coast News, March 17, 2023

Artisan gallery closing

Art N Soul on 101 will hold a farewell party on March 25

By Laura Place

ENCINITAS — For near-

ly 16 years, longtime nonprofit art gallery and retailer

Art N Soul on 101 has been a beloved space where local artists can sell their wares, and community members can find an eclectic array of handmade gifts, art and decor.

This month, however, the gallery will close its doors in Encinitas as founder Cindy Blumkin and her team look ahead to new endeavors, making it one of the latest locally-owned businesses to depart Coast Highway.

Art N Soul has been a fixture on the 101 since 2007, operating out of 633 South Coast Highway in what is now The UnOptical for its first 13 years before moving just across the street to its current location three years ago.

Blumkin said while she has loved operating the business and getting to know so many artists and community members, she and her team are ready to move on to new things. She said she is open to operating another art space in the future.

“Collectively, we all had arrived at a place where we were moving on to new explorations. This is such a sad decision, but all of us want to continue along some path in

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Retailers frustrated over lack of parking

Outdoor dining measures impact downtown shops

By Samantha Nelson ENCINITAS — Fed

‘FERRYMAN’ SETS RECORD

up with the lack of available parking for customers, downtown retailers are growing increasingly frustrated with restaurants still occupying parking spaces with outdoor dining.

Last April, the City

Council approved an extension of COVID-19 relief measures allowing restaurants to temporarily use public rights-ofway for outdoor dining through Jan. 1, 2024.

While many downtown businesses supported the council’s decision, several retailers feel the need for more parking has negatively impacted their businesses.

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Despite the pleading voices of students, parents and staff members hoping to save Reynolds Elementary, Oceanside school board officials voted to close the school in June. After 40 years, the school was scheduled for renovations before an engineering firm discovered water below the surface. Story on 3. Photo by Joe Orellana

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Despite outcry, Reynolds Elementary to close in June

By Samantha Nelson OCEANSIDE

— Despite the voices of protesting students, parents and staff members last Friday, Reynolds Elementary, serving the Oceanside community for nearly 40 years, is set to close in June due to potentially unstable ground conditions.

The Oceanside Unified School District board voted 3-0-1 to shutter the school during a special March 13 meeting, with Trustee Eleanor Evans abstaining and Trustee Nancy Licona voting against the decision.

Trustees Raquel Alvarez, Stacy Begin and Mike Blessing voted to close the school.

The decision came after district administrators alerted families earlier this month of soil tests that found the campus unsuitable for the school’s planned reconstruction due to the presence of water creating the potential soil liquefaction, a loss of ground strength that causes soil to liquefy in the event of an earthquake.

Staff recommended the district close the school due to potential sinking risks. But parents, students and staff of Reynolds Elementary were furious over the recommendation to close the school, protesting outside of the district office last Friday and packing the meeting hall to demand the district save the school.

MTGL Inc., a geotechnical engineering firm hired to do the mandatory tests as preparation for the school's modernization project, drilled multiple holes throughout the campus and found water at a depth of 10.5 feet.

The presence of water is likely due to the school’s proximity to the Lake Foss wetland area. Project engineer Daniel Richardson said groundwater levels fluctuate over time due to rainfall and have been recorded even higher at a depth of 8 feet in 1970.

“We have reason to believe it would return to that level,” Richardson told the school board.

Although engineers found the existing buildings to be structurally safe, the facilities are no longer up to code and could sink if an earthquake were to occur.

The County of San Diego identifies the San Luis Rey River Valley, where Reynolds Elementary resides, as within a potential liquefaction hazard zone.

The soil test results found by MTGL were sent to a third party for a second

opinion. Reza Saeedzadeh of Atlas Geotechnical told the school board his firm analyzed the unprocessed data and agreed with MTGL’s conclusions.

“The safety of our students and staff is our highest priority both for those attending now and in the future,” said Communications Director Donald Bendz in a statement on behalf of the district. “We know that everyone had their hearts set on modernizing this campus and understand the disappointment the community may be feeling.”

Initially, the school’s modernization project would have cost nearly $49 million to rebuild Reynolds with permanent buildings. The campus, built in 1986, currently consists of primarily portable buildings.

Three possible mitigation solutions were presented to the school board Monday night. First, to mitigate the liquefaction hazard, hundreds of 50-foot stone columns would need to be installed into the ground throughout the campus, costing at least $10 million.

An option would have replaced the old portables with new portables, bringing the total project to $55 million, but this scenario would include something other than new permanent buildings. Other options included potentially rebuilding the site with permanent structures, which would cost approximately $67 million or repairing the existing buildings, which would cost over $100 million.

The community questioned the sudden timing of closing Reynolds just three months after the soil test results were released.

Many also questioned the validity of the soil tests. In addition, they felt that the district had ulterior mo-

tives for closing the school, such as a desire to sell to housing developers, after an attempt to close the school just two years ago. The district eventually decided to rebuild the school after pushback from the community.

Parents asked that the board postpone its decision to close Reynolds for at least another year or longer.

“This is not an easy problem, but it is being rushed, and we are showing our children that we make these huge decisions, we just rush on through. That is the wrong message to our students,” said Lauren Jones. “We need more time; we need more community involvement in the decisions being put forth in front of you… due diligence has not been shown in this case, and I urge you to please postpone the closing of Reynolds at least for another school year.”

Many parents and staff feared the loss of the school’s Two Way Bilingual Immersion Program, which groups young English language learners in the same classrooms as native English speakers. The district currently has two TWBI programs, one at Reynolds and another at the Pablo Tac School of the Arts.

“The TWBI program at Reynolds will be moved to another school,” Bendz said via email.

Parents also demanded the district spend the extra money to mitigate and repair the school.

The Reynolds reconstruction project would have been funded by Measure W, a voter-approved bond measure that authorizes the district to use up to $160 million in general obligation bonds for facility and grounds improvements at multiple campuses.

Alvarez noted that several other campuses are also in dire need of modernization and repairs under

Measure W projects.

Alvarez related to Reynolds parents as she was hesitant to close Garri-

son Elementary, where her son had previously attended school, in 2019 due to two sinkholes on the campus.

“It took me a long time to go with the board’s decision to say that we needed to move the students,” Alvarez said.

Begin, whose son attended Reynolds, noted that even if the district would go forward with mitigation and reconstruction, students and staff would still need to be moved off campus for up to four years during construction. She also requested that the school community be kept together as much as possible in their move to a new school.

Evans and Licona were hesitant to decide on the closure of Reynolds at the meeting, instead asking to postpone the decision to another special board meet-

STUDENTS HELD signs against closing Reynolds Elementary on March 10 in front of the Oceanside Unified School District office. The school district voted to shutter the school due to unstable soil and a risk of sinking. Photos by Joe Orellana

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Western grid plan poses Enron-like crisis

Almost everyone who lived through California’s 2000-2001 energy crisis remembers rolling brownouts and blackouts, plus thefts in the billions of dollars from California consumers by Texas companies like Enron and Reliant Energy, which purposely shut down power plants to create an electricity shortage and raise prices and profits.

This was classic market manipulation, enabled by California’s 1998 electricity deregulation law, which encouraged regional movements of electricity across state lines.

Time for San Diego’s comeback

By Richard Bailey

The San Diego I grew up in was known for its sunny beaches and as a place you could afford to buy a home and raise a family in a safe, clean neighborhood.

But now the San Diego region no longer lives up to the image of “America’s finest city.”

It’s time for San Diego to make a comeback.

As the mayor of Coronado, I know what good government looks like and the difference it can make for an entire community.

Over the next few months, I’m releasing a series of nonpartisan, detailed plans that identify specific actions our region can take to solve the main quality of life issues affecting San Diego County.

I wanted to start with homelessness. The answer to solving homelessness is more simple than most politicians will admit.

According to the most recent Point in Time count, of the 17,000 shelter beds available in San Diego county, just 75% are occupied.

So the good news is that shelter is available for people who want help right now.

However, politicians are enabling people to live a personally destructive lifestyle by refusing to enforce basic code violations such as blocking the public

right of way, urinating or defecating in public, public drug use and intoxication.

This lifestyle negatively affects the surrounding community and reduces the likelihood of that person ever getting help.

We must establish a policy that makes saying yes to getting help and off

San Diego has seen an even more drastic increase in the homeless population. In downtown alone, the number of homeless people has almost quadrupled to a new record of nearly 2,000 just last month.

You may have heard that more shelter space is necessary; however, as mentioned earlier, of the

Now a new report commissioned by California’s Legislature — ever a sucker for multi-state regional schemes — amazingly claims a return to something similar would actually prevent blackouts in California as this state transitions to more and more use of renewable energy drawn from wind, solar and hydroelectric sources.

As with almost every electricity plan pushed since the Enron scandal, this one uses the “blackout blackmail” tactic, promising “regional cooperation, lower prices and more efficient use of transmission lines.”

goal of becoming 100% reliant on renewables by 2045. For states like Arizona, Utah and Nevada are replete with coal- and oil-fired power plants that no longer exist in California, but whose output could be mixed with renewable energy from in-state sources.

Meanwhile, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission under ex-President Donald Trump adopted a requirement for RTOs to counteract state-level renewable energy policies. How does that square with California’s longtime aims?

the streets the ONLY option available.

Before exploring what this policy looks like in practice, let’s look at homelessness by the numbers.

According to the Department of Housing and Urban Development, there are fewer homeless people nationwide than in 2012.

The homeless count fell across the country from 622K in 2012 to 582K in 2022.

So if the homeless population is decreasing in most parts of the nation, what is happening in California?

From 2007 through 2022, the homeless count in California increased by 24% to 172,000. Today, nearly 1 in 3 homeless people live in California.

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17,000 shelter beds in San Diego County, only 75% were occupied as of the last Point in Time count.

According to California’s Interagency Council on Homelessness, the state spent over $10 billion in tax dollars on “solving”the homeless issue in the past three years.

As we can see with our own eyes, the problem was not solved.

On March 14, I shared the state’s approach and explained why it is having the unintended effect of increasing our homeless population.

For more information, visit: sandiegocomeback. com.

Richard Bailey is the mayor of Coronado.

Bravo to Vista for bolstering retail tobacco policy

I would like to applaud the City of Vista for unanimously voting in support of strengthening the existing Tobacco Retail License policy by increasing the fines retailers have to pay if they are found to sell tobacco products to anyone under the age of 21.

As a parent of two and a community member who is committed to promoting a healthy environment for all, it is encouraging to know that Vista cares

about the future of children who live in this great city. With a youth vaping epidemic currently taking place in our country, it is critical there be a policy in place to prevent youth from getting these products at stores in our own city.

A strong tobacco retail license policy will protect my kids and other Vista youth from accessing tobacco products, therefore

reducing the number of youth who become addicted to nicotine. Tobacco stores should be selling their products responsibly and should be held accountable when they don’t.

Thank you to City Council for supporting the health and well-being of my children and all youth living in Vista. Carolina P. Differding Vista

The big problem is that all this can only work if there’s no market manipulation. But the energy crunch early in this century demonstrated that where manipulation is possible, profit-driven companies will manipulate.

That’s why Oklahoma’s Williams Companies got involved 23 years ago. It’s why Enron saw multiple executives convicted in Houston and jailed after major trials. It’s why executives of those firms openly laughed about “robbing grandmas in California.”

“What the Legislature is discussing today is pretty identical to a plan that was rejected in 2018, when (then-Gov.) Jerry Brown pushed it,” recalled Jamie Court, head of the state’s premier consumer advocacy group, Consumer Watchdog.

These schemes, which seem to arise every few years, are partly driven by utility companies’ longtime desire to build more multi-billion-dollar long distance transmission lines, which produce guaranteed profits of about 14% for 20 years on every cent spent to erect them.

Ideas bearing the word “regional” are often popular because of the notion that bigger is better. But regional electricity transmission organizations (RTOs) manage multi-state movements of power mostly to benefit the companies that own the power lines.

Even though the new report from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) says the opposite, joining a Western RTO could thwart California’s

Of course, this state officially recognizes the transition to all-renewables may create problems for a while. That’s why it is letting PG&E’s Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant operate at least five years beyond its previously scheduled closing and keeping open outdated natural gas-fired generating stations for “peaker” use when power consumption is highest.

No one knows exactly how today’s power companies around the Southwest would manipulate the very different situation a Western regional grid would create, but the motive would be exactly the same as during the energy crunch — big profits.

Plus, states involved include the same ones currently trying to create a new system for maintaining their own use of Colorado River water while forcing California to make cuts. One big problem they have with this is that it runs afoul of current law and contracts.

So the possibility is strong that companies based in those states would act against California much as they did during the energy crunch and just as the states themselves are trying to do now. What’s more, if California joins a regional grid, it will cede much of its energy planning authority to a board of directors where this state would be a minority, despite having far more population and power users than the other states combined.

This makes no sense, but the Legislature got exactly the report it asked for, when it plainly assigned the NREL to help it justify joining a regional grid.

So far, California has avoided adopting such a self-destructive plan. But with current lawmakers plainly inclined in that direction, this state is in danger of being manipulated into another serious energy crunch.

We must establish an approach that makes saying yes to getting help and off the streets the ONLY option available.

O’side seeks to limit rental application fees

By Samantha Nelson OCEANSIDE

— As rents and living costs continue to increase, the city is looking into developing a policy limiting rental application fees to ease the burden on renters.

Councilmember Eric Joyce and Mayor Esther Sanchez on March 8 proposed limiting rental application fees to the rest of the Oceanside City Council.

“A lot of Oceansiders are facing a very distinct housing crisis,” Joyce said.

According to the city’s housing element, about 55% of Oceanside renters are overburdened by housing costs.

“That’s about 14,000 households,” Joyce said. “Three out of four low income households are overpaying for housing.”

The average rent for

said. “These are people who have lived here their whole lives.”

A new state law limits application screening fees by creating a single-fee reusable tenant screening report that California tenants may use when applying for multiple rental units. These reusable reports must include the applicant’s name, contact information, employment verification, last known address and eviction history and are only valid for 30 days.

While the option to accept reusable tenant screening reports exists, California landlords are not required to accept them. Landlords cannot charge a separate fee if they take the reusable reports.

Joyce suggested potentially turning the choice to accept the reusable reports into a mandate for Oceanside landlords.

Judah Coker with the San Diego Organizing Project, a group that unites faith-based organizations across the county to advocate for racial and economic justice policies, spoke in support of limiting rental application fees.

Police:

Battery

Charging e-scooter may have sparked La Costa-area blaze

By Steve Puterski

likely caused house fire

heats up, gas is released, heating the other cells inside the battery and leading to a fire.

a one-bedroom apartment in Oceanside is currently around $2,500.

California state law allows landlords to charge up to nearly $60 per applicant – even if they don’t qualify for a residence. On top of that, if an applicant is accepted, they are usually expected to pay the first month’s rent plus a matching security deposit.

“The cost of getting into housing is huge,” Joyce said. “It’s a massive cost that is most placed upon the lowest wages in our city.”

Joyce’s office randomly called 10 rental units throughout the city to find the average cost of a rental application in Oceanside. Six units cost $50 or more for an application, and the overall average was $48.50.

“I’ve had people come up and tell me this is affecting their ability to get into a house and are now being forced out,” Joyce

“People are sometimes paying hundreds and hundreds of dollars in application fees not even to be guaranteed new housing,” Coker said. “This is really pushing more and more of our folks into housing insecurity, contributing to the homeless crisis, gentrification and displacement in our city. We really believe this is the first step to try and address this issue to lower the extremely high cost of living.”

Coker also translated for Kristina Moreno, who has lived in Oceanside for 20 years and is currently facing a severe rent spike that is forcing her family to either pay or move. Throughout her family’s search for new housing, most places require her husband to have a higher income to qualify.

“It’s very difficult to find another place,” she said.

The City Council voted 4-1 to direct staff to bring back possible policy options to limit rental application fees. Councilmember Peter Weiss, who voted against the motion, was concerned about the city’s authority to implement such a policy.

City Manager Jonathan Borrego said staff could bring back considerations for a policy within 60 days.

Deputy Mayor Ryan Keim noted he did not want to overburden “momand-pop” landlords with covering costs by limiting rental application fees. Joyce agreed, noting that whatever staff brings back to consider options that would not overburden small-time landlords.

CARLSBAD — An e-scooter battery is suspected of causing an early morning house fire on March 7 near La Costa and Rancho Santa Fe avenues, city officials said.

According to Carlsbad Assistant Fire Marshal Darcy Davidson, the fire started at 5:48 a.m. in the garage of a home at 3040 Levante Street near La Costa Heights Elementary School.

Flames extended from the garage into a portion of the home. A family of two adults, two children and a dog was displaced due to the fire.

No injuries were reported.

While the fire and its cause remain under investigation, a city spokesperson said officials suspect a lithium-ion battery charging an electric scooter in the garage was the source of the blaze.

If confirmed, it would

FIRE DEPARTMENTS across the U.S. have seen an increase in serious fires caused by charging e-bikes, electric scooters, cellphones, gaming devices and power tools. Stock photo

be the second battery-related fire in Carlsbad in the past week.

At approximately 11 a.m. on Feb. 26, a fire broke out at the Villa Loma Apartments on Cassia and El Camino roads after an e-bike battery apparently ignited inside the apartment. No injuries were reported and damages were estimated to be $7,000.

“There’s a lot of common things on how those fires might be starting,” Davidson said inde -

pendently of the recent fires. “There are common tips to change some of our purchasing or charging habits to make sure we’re safer.”

According to Davidson, there are growing concerns nationwide with lithium-ion batteries causing fires while charging e-bikes and other electric devices due to “thermal runaway,” a mechanical or electrical short circuit causing the battery to overheat.

When it a battery cell

“A lot of times a lithium battery, like in a bike battery, you’ll see these mini explosions that are just popping as each of those cells are exploding and heating the cell next to it and the fire propagates that way,” Davidson said. “Sometimes it’s a manufacturing defect and sometimes its batteries that are overcharged.”

The Carlsbad Police Department recommends only charging devices while present at the home and never charge devices overnight, which can lead to a device continuing to charge and overheating.

Any changes in a battery’s function, such as warmth, odors or a change in size are signs for a replacement battery.

“We see a lot of fires from overcharging the device,” Davidson said. “You should only use a battery that comes from that same manufacturer for that same device. You don’t want to mix-and-match batteries. The same is true for charging cables.”

Local crews working to stabilize Cardiff sinkhole

From staff and wire reports ENCINITAS — Encinitas employees worked to stabilize an expanding sinkhole over the weekend on a street in the community of Cardiff-by-the-Sea.

Officials said overnight rainfall last Friday totaling 1.3 inches caused the pre-existing sinkhole on Lake Drive, located between Sea Village Drive and Wales Drive, to expand.

The city didn’t specify the exact size of the sinkhole but estimated the initial size of the depression at roughly 20 feet in diameter prior to the recent rainfall.

The sinkhole, which first appeared much smaller a few weeks earlier according to nearby res -

idents, caused the local road to close for several weeks after swallowing a chunk of the earth and portion of the sidewalk.

Crews first had to relocate all utilities — includ-

ing cable, gas, electric and water — before installing shoring to stabilize the sinkhole and ensure a safe working area.

Along with the shoring, crews will remain on

scene this weekend to prevent further sinkhole erosion, according to the city.

Work is expected to continue through April as crews finish shoring, rebuilding the draining inlet, and reconstructing the drainage pipe, embankment, roadway, sidewalk and stormwater detention basin.

No injuries were reported.

Several barriers blocking public access to the sinkhole including caution tape and a fence have been placed around the site.

The city has closed Lake Drive for approximately three to four weeks as repairs are made. Drivers may use a detour route from Wales to Crest Drive to avoid the whole.

CARLSBAD FIRE officials suspect a fire at 3040 Levante Street near La Costa Heights Elementary School was likely started by an overheated lithium-ion battery charging an e-scooter in the garage. The blaze spread from the garage to home, damaging portions of the roof, pictured above. Photo by Steve Puterski

A lot of Oceansiders are facing a very distinct housing crisis.”

Councilman Eric Joyce Oceanside City Council

CITY WORKERS continued to repair an expanding sinkhole on Lake Drive in Cardiff. Courtesy photo/City of Encinitas

8 migrants drown near Torrey Pines

By City News Service REGION — Eight people drowned late Saturday when two alleged migrant smuggling boats capsized off Black’s Beach in the Torrey Pines area.

The local Mexican consulate general’s office has since announced it believes that seven of the eight people who drowned off the San Diego County coast this weekend were Mexican nationals, based on the identification some of them carried.

At a Sunday morning news conference, San Diego Lifeguard Chief James Gartland said an unknown person who spoke Spanish called San Diego dispatch and told them about the two vessels, holding a total of 15 people, overturning.

Gartland said that so far, no survivors had been found and added, “We lost eight souls.’’

Coast Guard spokesman Adam Stanton said Monday that search efforts were suspended at 4 p.m. Sunday.

Carlos Gonzalez Gutierrez, the consul general of Mexico in San Diego, on Monday thanked the U.S Coast Guard for its search-and-rescue efforts.

He also asked migrants to avoid putting their lives at risk.

Encinitas explores e-bike safety training for students

City considers safety training at local schools

By Samantha Nelson ENCINITAS —

As e-bikes become increasingly popular, the city is considering teaming up with local school districts to provide on-campus instructors to teach bicycle safety while also changing bicycle laws.

Mayor Tony Kranz and Councilmember Kellie Hinze proposed funding bicycle training instructors for the school districts at the March 8 council meeting.

“There seems to be a lack of certified trainers who can go into the schools and conduct extensive training, so we’re trying to fill that gap,” Hinze said.

The trainers would be certified as League Cycling Instructors through the League of American Bicyclists. While the city would help pay for the cost to certify trainers, the actual training classes for

Razdan gets 26 years to life for fatal stabbing

By Laura Place

VISTA — Twenty-oneyear-old Kellon Razdan was sentenced to 26 years to life in prison for the murder of 20-year-old Aris Keshishian, whose loved ones recounted the pain of his loss during an emotional hearing on Friday at the Vista Courthouse.

Judge Kelly C. Mok handed down the sentence just weeks after Razdan was convicted of the first-degree murder of Keshishian after his February trial.

Keshishian died in August 2021 after being stabbed 44 times by Razdan while on a walk with his dog in his San Marcos neighborhood, in what evidence indicated to be a premeditated attack.

According to Keshishian’s family, the two young men had been acquaintances since elementary school but had not spoken for years as of the attack.

erything my actions have caused,” Razdan said. “Every day, I am filled with sorrow and anguish that I am the cause of the pain you carry around with you.”

students would happen on school grounds.

The school districts and the city have also considered requiring permits for students who park their e-bikes on campus. However, those wishing to obtain a permit must take a training course first.

“It’s not an extra hurdle; it’s just really to make sure there is parent accountability, that they’re aware of what kind of bike their child is riding, and that they’re on board with their child going through training,” Hinze said.

Hinze noted the school districts would only want to implement the e-bike permits if they offered additional bicycle training first.

Additionally, the City Council discussed changing city law to allow for more enforcement opportunities. Currently, sheriff deputies can only ticket bicyclists who aren’t wearing helmets.

City Manager Pamela Antil said the city had discussed potential code changes with the county sheriff’s department.

“They’re going to give

us the language and code section changes they would recommend,” Antil said.

Rather than going to court, ticketed bicyclists could go through a bicycle safety training course instead.

The city manager is expected to bring back an estimated cost to train bicycle trainers, what the structure of such a program with the school district would look like, and what potential code changes could be made as part of the bicycle safety diversion efforts.

Neighboring Carlsbad is also working on its own initiative to spread awareness and offer safety classes to kids through a partnership with the San Diego County Bike Coalition. The city declared a state of emergency last August after seeing a 233% increase in collisions involving bikes and e-bikes since 2019.

By 2027, e-bikes are expected to make up a market generating $53 billion in revenue.

In other bicycle-related news, the Encinitas City Council extended the BCycle Bikeshare pilot project, renting out e-bikes for rides around town for another year.

The program is a fully docked system, meaning e-bikes can only be taken and returned to the docking stations already in place along Coast Highway.

Keshishian’s family members referred to Razdan as a “monster” and said their life has been painful and joyless since his death. He was described as endlessly kind, devoted to his family, funny, talented, hardworking, and caring.

“When that monster murdered Aris, it murdered my entire family. We barely speak with each other. There is nothing to say anymore,” said Henrik, Keshishian’s father, speaking through tears. “He was truly the brightest light and the glue in our family.”

Keshishian’s 28-yearold older sister, Adrineh, told the judge she had changed her last name to Aris to honor her brother. Being his sister was the thing she was most proud of, she said.

“I can imagine that Kellon was jealous of Aris,” she said. “The outrage lies in the fact that Aris couldn’t have been anything but kind to him. I think Kellon sought my brother’s suffering because of his own suffering that he faced.”

While Razdan expressed little remorse during the trial, claiming that he had acted in self-defense and that Keshishian had harassed him on social media, he said at the sentencing hearing that he deeply regretted his actions.

“To the Keshishian family and friends, I would like to take this opportunity to apologize from the bottom of my heart for ev-

Defense attorney Jay Monico told the court that Razdan had a traumatic childhood before being adopted at age four and that a psychological examination indicated he had schizophrenia at the time of the murder, a diagnosis that was not mentioned at trial.

His mother, Sonia, noted that Razdan had experienced depression since middle school, which he briefly treated with therapy and medication before discontinuing both in his late teens. Sonia also said the people in her son’s life had always known him to be kind and nonviolent, spending some of his free time as a volunteer.

But prosecutor Helen Kim urged the judge to hand down the maximum sentence of at least 26 years in prison.

“The defendant is dangerous and has never expressed shame or sorrow, and he is an unmitigated danger to the public,” Kim said. “This community lost a son, a brother, a nephew, a friend and a neighbor. Aris was not even 21 years old at the time.”

Mok delivered a sentence of 25 years to life for the charge of first-degree murder and one additional year for the use of a deadly weapon charge. Mok said this was not a case of self-defense but noted that Razdan was just 20 at the time of the offense.

After the hearing, Kim said that she hoped the sentence could bring peace to the community, although she recognizes it will never be enough.

“I know that it’s not what the family wanted, and I know nothing can be done to bring Aris back, but it’s a road to getting the healing process started,” she said.

KELLON RAZDAN was convicted in the 2021 slaying of former classmate Aris Keshishian. Photo by Laura Place

THE CITY of Encinitas wants to team up with local school districts to improve bicycle and e-bike safety by offering on-campus instructors at schools. File photo/The Coast News

Carlsbad Unified OKs ethnic studies course with changes

By Steve Puterski CARLSBAD

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lowing an intense March 8 meeting filled with public comments from both sides of the partisan aisle, the Carlsbad Unified School District board of trustees unanimously approved a high school film academy’s ethnic studies class with a few minor changes.

The board approved changes to Carlsbad High School’s Film Academy Ethnic Studies framework and course description to remove the terms “institutional racism” and “white Eurocentric dominant culture” as the district prepares to offer the class for the 202324 school year.

Due to a new state law, ethnic studies courses will be a graduation requirement for California’s graduating class of 2030. The district will include ethnic studies districtwide to meet the state requirement starting in 2025-26.

Assistant Superintendent Rob Nye said the Film Academy Ethnic Studies class allows students to scrutinize racism, stereotypes and cultural appropriation while exploring the emergence of new voices.

“Students will be asked to examine and drawn their own conclusions as it relates to historical events through the lens of film,” Nye said. “We do have board policy specifically around controversial issues … and it talks about instruction being presented in a balanced manner addressing all sides of the issue.”

While residents, parents and students spoke in support or opposition, a source familiar with the curriculum development process said those teachers had no objection over the board's Feb. 15 action to make adjustments.

The source insisted on anonymity due to fears of retaliation.

Since the course was developed as part of the state’s framework for ethnic studies and fulfilled a graduation requirement, there was little the school board could do about the curriculum.

Other Film Academy

classes focus on English and history that align with the goals of those requirements for high school students.

The Ethnic Studies class is another way for students to relate to the material, the source said, who has decades of experience developing coursework in Carlsbad schools.

The anonymous source believes the board performed its duties by asking questions, reviewing the course curriculum, seeking additional input and taking note of public concerns.

The district's list of possible test questions for the

quickly drawn over the Ethnic Studies curriculum introduced to the district.

Opposition to the class cited concerns over “indoctrination,” lacking multiple perspectives, promoting a “woke” agenda, and deploying Critical Race Theory.

Pearson said the curriculum does not include any CRT.

Supporters said the class is essential to showcase systemic racism in Hollywood and stereotypes among minorities while providing diverse educational opportunities.

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class are examples of what could be asked, not necessarily what will be asked. The test questions, along with the curriculum, will be fully developed at a later time, school district officials said.

“One of the things we took away from Feb. 15 was a desire that some of the central questions be worded in a more open-ended manner,” said Superintendent Ben Churchill.

Other well-documented issues of discrimination throughout Hollywood’s history, such as the suppression of women, anti-semitism, McCarthyism and other bigotries, are covered in the Film Academy’s U.S. History class.

“I’m really excited about this course,” Trustee Michele Ward said. “I appreciate all the comments we’ve received … and I appreciate this dialogue we’re having. I think it’s really important, and this is exactly what will happen here with this course.”

Residents speak out

The issue exploded several weeks ago as partisan political battle lines were

week before the March 8 meeting, Councilwoman Priya Bhat-Patel’s campaign sent an email on Feb. 25 to supporters with the subject line, “Extremists taking over our school boards,” claiming the school board had refused to accept the curriculum during the board’s previous meeting on Feb. 15.

However, none of the individuals who developed the Ethnic Studies framework and course description took issue with the board’s recommended changes, sources told The Coast News.

Bhat-Patel's email claimed that the “rightwing bogeyman” is vilifying students of diverse backgrounds and that the board's vote pandered to White supremacy.

"This isn't a scene from Ron DeSantis' Florida — it’s right in the middle of our majority-minority county,” Bhat-Patel’s email reads.

“The school district trustees refused to accept the curriculum as it stands and pressed educators to design a course that ignores what

DESPITE PUBLIC backlash from both sides of the political aisle, the Carlsbad Unified School District board approved a proposed ethnic studies course at Carlsbad High School with only minor changes to the course description. Courtesy photo

I’m really excited about this (Ethnic Studies) course. I appreciate this dialogue we’re having. I think it’s really important, and this is exactly what will happen here with this course.”

Trustee Michele Ward Carlsbad Unified School District

Vista firefighters prepare for Station 3 demolition, replacement

modeled in 1997.

By Laura Place VISTA

A major project in the Vista Fire Department is moving forward as personnel in the city’s oldest fire station prepare to move out in the coming months to allow for the structure’s demolition and eventual redevelopment.

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Fire department leadership said they have outgrown Station 3 on Old Taylor Street, the oldest of the city’s six stations that was built in 1962 and re -

A major part of the planned redevelopment is reorienting the station so fire trucks can exit onto Vista Way rather than Old Taylor Street, hopefully allowing for faster response times.

The $10.5 million project became a reality back in 2021 when the city received approximately $5 million in funding from the California Office of Emergency Services.

Another $4.5 million came from the Vista Fire Protection District, with the city covering the remaining cost.

“We’re excited. We’ve been trying to find a way to update that station for

years, so we are looking forward to having a new, up-to-date facility to serve our community,” said Vista Deputy Chief Craig Usher.

The old station is planned to be demolished in May or June, with construction to follow over the coming two years and completion planned for fall 2024, according to the city.

Personnel housed at the station are currently preparing to move to a 3-bedroom home on surplus land along Arcadia Avenue owned by the Vista Unified School District, which will serve as the temporary station until the renovation is complete, Usher said.

The home is currently used by the district for

office and instructional space, but will undergo an interior remodeling to accommodate five bedrooms to house the station’s fire personnel, as well as a living area and a kitchen.

One fire truck and one paramedic ambulance will be parked on the property, which is surrounded mainly by the school district’s maintenance yard, along with a residential neighborhood to the east.

“This property shares a fence with one resident, and he’s actually excited about it,” said Usher.

Once completed, the new station will be able to house up to seven firefighters rather than the current five, and is planned to fea-

ture solar power, electric vehicle charging stations, and “a lot of health and safety measures to keep our firefighters safe,” Usher said.

The fire station renovation has been identified as one of the top-priority projects for the city, along with another public safety project that recently received state funding.

In August 2022, the city obtained $1.6 million in state funds with the help of Assemblymember Tasha Boerner Horvath (D-Encinitas) to relocate the Vista Sheriff’s substation at Luz Duran Park along Townsite Drive.

The project will relocate the current substa-

tion at the park to a vacant city-owned building on Vista Village Drive just a few minutes away, and the old substation will be remodeled into a community center.

The San Diego County Sheriff’s Department said the building on the new site will be remodeled “in the near future”, but no specific timeline was given. “With the new space department personnel will be occupying, there will be more office space for personnel, and the building site would be in a centralized area within city of Vista boundaries,” the department said in a statement.

Carlsbad, bike group offer cycling safety classes

By Steve Puterski CARLSBAD — Bicycle CARLSBAD —

The city continues its effort to make the streets of Carlsbad safer for cyclists, pedestrians and drivers by teaming up with a local cycling group to offer free bike-safety classes.

The city has partnered with the San Diego County Bike Coalition to host the classes on March 25 and April 22 at Pine Avenue Community Center. The classes run from 9 a.m. to noon focusing on proper riding techniques, safety tips, laws of the road and more with a certified instructor, according to Nikki Matosian, the city’s community relations manager.

Matosian said the classes are part of a broader campaign — Safer Streets Together — which resulted from a state of emergency declared by the City Council in August after two fatal collisions involving cyclists. Each class is limited to 2030 people, but if more register than capacity allows, the city will add more classes.

Kevin Baross of the San Diego County Bike Coalition said these classes are growing in popularity, and the courses in Carlsbad will have three one-hour sessions, including a onehour lecture, one-hour rid-

ing practice and a one-hour ride throughout the Village and Barrio neighborhoods.

“There is information here for everybody,” Baross said. “It’s on all sides where this change has to occur. We all use the same streets, and sharing the road goes

both ways.”

Baross and Matosian said the final ride would also include stops to point out how road infrastructure, vehicles and bike meet, also known as conflict areas, along with navigating things like busy intersections and traffic circles. For example, green paint along bike paths or separated green paint allows for both a bike and a vehicle in the same lane.

Baross said he has three goals for the class: predictability, visibility and sound decisions. He said that for cyclists and motorists, paying attention and looking ahead can help predict an action.

As for visibility, he said both vehicles and cyclists must ensure they have the proper gear and lights to ensure each can see the other. And good decisions come with understanding the rules of the road, how to read road and street signs, and being aware of the surroundings.

“There’s definitely been a good interest in these classes,” Matosian said. “We’re telling you the rules of the road but also

providing hands-on experience to get out there with your own bike.”

As for other goals with the coalition, Baross said those include increasing the number of people using bikes for recreation and transportation and reducing collisions. Matosian said the current program is part of an educational component for the city regarding its latest campaign. She said it takes everyone to ensure safer streets for motorists and cyclists.

Baross said the coalition had seen success with its partnership with the city and Carlsbad Unified School District through public outreach, such as passing out fliers at schools, hosting assemblies and reaching adults through the Parent University. In addition, the coalition, city, CUSD and Circulate San Diego are hosting a onehour webinar at 6 p.m. on March 16.

The webinar will cover causes and prevention of collisions, talking to kids about safety, e-bike rules and how to motivate teens to follow traffic rules, to name a few.

THE CITY of Carlsbad has partnered with San Diego County Bike Coalition to host two bike safety classes at Pine Avenue Community Center. Courtesy photo

SAN MARCOS UNIFIED School District will expand its student transportation services, beginning with 10 new routes at five schools in the upcoming school year. Courtesy photo

SMUSD to expand bus service with state funds

By Laura Place

SAN MARCOS — The San Marcos Unified School District is using new state funding to expand school bus services to more students, beginning with those at their highest-need elementary schools this fall.

For the first time in years, the state has provided a boost in transportation funding in this year’s budget. San Marcos Unified received an extra $2.8 million to pad their existing $5 million set aside for transportation, district officials announced at a March 9 board meeting.

While districts are not required to use these additional funds to increase their transportation services, San Marcos Unified has crafted an expansion plan to add 10 new bus routes servicing students at five elementary schools starting this fall.

“Transportation has been severely underfunded for a very long time,” said Erin Garcia, assistant superintendent of business services. “Some districts have already been struggling tremendously to provide the transportation they have to do, but we’re not in that place, partly because of the size of our district and because of the spirit of the staff.”

While San Marcos Unified used to offer districtwide transportation for general education students, it was discontinued in the early 2000s due to a lack of funding. Since then, the district has provided just two general education routes for Twin Oaks Continuation school, along with several routes for students in special education programs.

Starting this fall, the district will implement the new routes serving students at La Mirada Academy, San Marcos Elementary, Joli Ann Leichtag Elementary, Paloma Elementary and Twin Oaks Elementary.

Executive Director of Transportation Michael Sawyer, an an alumnus of district schools and working as a district bus driver before his current role, said he’s excited to expand services to the broader student population again.

“We’re super excited that we’re able to offer these 10 additional bus routes, but since we haven’t done it in so long, we don’t know how many people are going to participate. Ten routes are our best estimate, but we have the ability to flex that up and down,” Sawyer said.

Reward offered in abandoned dog incident

By City News Service RANCHO SANTA FE

— The Helen Woodward Animal Center has offered a $5,000 reward to anyone who can identify a person who abandoned a dog outside the facility's closed Companion Animal Hospital on Monday night.

Security footage showed a man parking his car in the shopping plaza adjacent to the center and leading the dog down a path toward the center only to abandon it. The whereabouts of the dog now are unknown, and the Wood-

ward Center is asking for help in locating the animal.

“In that time, the individual seems to wait to make sure that all employee vehicles have left the property and that no one will catch him abandoning the precious dog, who trustingly follows the man as he beckons the canine through the parking lot,'' a statement from the center reads.

The dog is wearing a harness but is left unleashed and uncrated with only a bed and a few toys, it can then be seen wandering the property until it disap-

pears.

“The dog looks to be a brownish color, fluffy, and medium-sized,'' explained Laura Smith, the Woodward Center employee who first viewed the security footage. ”The gait of the dog makes it look a bit older, possibly a senior but it's hard to tell.

It is illegal in San Diego for any individual to abandon an animal.

“I think the most distressing thing is how much the dog seems to trust the man who is getting ready to abandon it and how stunned it seems as this man drives

off leaving it behind,” Smith said. “It just breaks my heart.”

An employee from the center did report seeing the dog near the Rancho Santa Fe Fire Station on El Apajo Road at around 8:20 p.m. Efforts to catch the dog were unsuccessful and led to the dog fleeing the area.

The community is asked to contact the Woodward Center's adoption department with tips at 858756-4117, ext. 1, visit www. animalcenter.org or stop by at 6461 El Apajo Road in Rancho Santa Fe.

District officials chose the five schools that would receive new routes by assessing various criteria, including which sites had the highest rates of low-income students and families living more than a mile from their school.

District officials hope to expand routes to the district’s middle and high schools in the future.

Another essential part of this plan is purchasing new buses to keep the district’s fleet up to date and meet the growing demand.

According to Sawyer, San Marcos Unified was recently awarded funds to purchase 13 new electric buses and gained approval to purchase 10 new diesel buses. Some of these new purchases will replace older vehicles in the district’s 74bus fleet — some of which Sawyer said he rode as a student.

“Part of the reason that we are going to continue buying those diesel buses is that the technology on those electric buses is new to us, and we’ve still got to do some longer, out-of-town field trips,” she said, adding that the fleet also includes alternative-fuel buses.

The district also works hard to recruit more drivers to support the new routes with yearly training sessions. However, like in most districts nationwide, a bus driver shortage poses a challenge.

Because of this, San Marcos Unified officials have implemented several incentives, including 6.5 guaranteed hours and starting hourly pay at $22, with opportunities to make up to $28.

Bus passes will be free for students with individualized learning plans, foster and homeless students, and low-income students. Officials said this includes youth who qualify for the free and reduced lunch program.

For all other students, passes are available at different costs depending on how frequently they plan to ride, with discounts for families with multiple kids using the bus. A pass for round-trip transportation for the whole school year will be $725 for one student, while a pack of 40 single-use passes will be $80.

Those interested in becoming a bus driver for the district can contact Transportation Coordinator Andrea Mancino at andrea. mancino@smusd.org or by calling 760-290-2654.

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neighbors hit hard,” said Vicki Bass, owner of Encinitas Coin & Jewelry.

Bass’s business has also struggled over the last few years since the pandemic struck in 2020.

“Last year was one of our worst financially,” Bass said.”Our largest preventative to recouping our business has been the lack of parking for our customers.”

Both Bass and Raul Villamar, owners of Encinitas Barbers, expressed their concerns over the ongoing lack of parking for their businesses at the March 8 council meeting.

Though they previously supported outdoor dining at the height of the pandemic in June 2020, the two business owners feel the relief measures have gone on too long and that the city has largely ignored their concerns.

“We’re just hurting downtown, but nobody has come down to help us,” Villamar said.

Bass said she approached the City Council after contacting the Encinitas 101 MainStreet Association and Encinitas Chamber of Commerce about the need for more parking. However, Bass felt her pleas had fallen on deaf ears.

“As part of the Chamber’s mission, we listen to the issues and concerns of our businesses and advocate on their behalf,” said Sherry Yardley, Chamber

THE CITY’S program was implemented in July 2020 as a COVID-19 relief measure to help restaurants struggling under mandates related to the pandemic. But other downtown retailers are saying their businesses are hurting from a lack of parking. File photo/The Coast News

CEO, in an email. “Being the community liaison, we have heard from and listened to business owners and conveyed the pros and cons of parking and the parklets to the city and other government entities.

While business owners like Bass and Villamar feel the need for more parking is hurting their bottom line, local restaurants, city officials, and downtown visitors have enjoyed the outdoor dining spaces.

Last April, Mayor Tony Kranz said he also enjoyed outdoor dining spaces’ liveliness and was inclined to keep them around longer.

“Everybody has nice feedback from people, and the city has to take that into consideration as well,” said Maurizio Car-

bone, owner of Maurizio Trattoria Italiana, in an interview with Fox 5 San Diego last month.

At the most recent council meeting, Kranz said city staff would bring something forward within three or four months to address the downtown parking issue. However, city spokesperson Julie Taber clarified that staff would only bring something for-

ward at the end of the year.

“They’re doing parking studies and looking at different options, but nothing is set to come forward until this winter,” Taber told The Coast News.

By then, the city’s outdoor dining extension will be set to expire.

Villamar said his barbershop wouldn’t be able to last that long without a parking solution.

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The little rascals

jean gillette

Enjoy Jean’s first Small Talk column from 1992.

The inspiration for this column was a loud ringing in my ears, prompted by an afternoon with my 3-year-old son and his best 3-year-old buddy.

Ah… (sigh) …little boys. This phrase is always said with rolled eyes, a large sigh, a half-smile and a small shake of the head. It means you love them desperately, but please Lord, help me find a way to see that he reaches his next birthday:

• Without maiming or being maimed

• With just one T-shirt front that stays unstained past 9 a.m. of the first day he wears it

• Without leaping to his possible death from the highest piece of furniture within a 100-yard radius

• With at least one pair of shoes not left behind at the park

• With at least one clock in the house he has not disassembled

• Without his figuring out where I have most recently hidden his sister’s best Barbie doll

• And without his somehow managing to trim off one of his sister’s braids with those dull, won’t-cutanything-but-paper scissors

We know behavior can be somewhat modified. He is potty trained after all… mostly.

Parents of (sigh) little boys lose faith when despite all lectures and demonstrations, he still picks up the fork before each meal and sort of turns if over and over as if this was truly the first time he had ever laid eyes on it.

Sit down in his chair to eat? Where’s the fun in that?

The same despair creeps in when he calmly pulls the no-spill lid off of his grape juice (what on earth possessed you to buy grape juice?) and tips the cup to see if the juice will still only dribble out. (Refer back to the remarks about unstained T-shirts).

It surfaces again when he insists on dressing himself, refusing to wear shoes at all and asking for the same “favorite” shirt, fresh from the dirty-clothes basket.

You would think I would have expected this, as he is my second child. Silly you — my first was a typical girl. A cautious and fastidious little creature who never in her finest fits reached the decibel level of her brother. Who has ever dented furniture — or tried to. And who never, upon spotting something longer that it was wide, immediately assumed it is a weapon.

I am a ’90s kind of mom. My son would be refined. My son would have no need of guns. I would make him understand that guns and knives only hurt people. Having just passed his third birthday, he rarely sees any television except “Sesame Street” and “Winnie the Pooh.”

After watching for about 15 minutes, he generally leaves his spellbound sister and wanders off to find something to do that involves throwing, jumping or banging things together.

That no-gun plan succeeded pretty well until he went out to play with someone besides his sister. Each time his best pal (the proud owner of a 7-year-old brother and every weapon of destruction known to toydom) arrived at our house, the toy screwdriver, sand shovels, even the attachments to my vacuum cleaner became a weapon. I stopped them mid-mayhem and announced firmly, “No — no guns allowed in my house. You can be firefighters, lumberjacks, race car drivers, doctors, dentists, tree trimmers, pipe fitters, lifeguards, mountain climbers, space explorers, ballet dancers, mailmen, butchers, bakers, candlestick makers (well, not butchers maybe), but NO GUNS! Use your imaginations!

So they did — for about five minutes. And then the firefighters, lumberjacks, race car drivers, doctors, space explorers or whatever were suddenly attacked by evil, hairy, giant, horrible bad-guy monsters, and it was on their shoulders to drive said same from the premises — with guns.

I’m pretty much convinced now that the indelible primal urge to go out and kill something for supper is just too deeply imbedded in the male DNA.

So, OK, OK, I’ll buy him a toy sword. Maybe even some cowboy pistols. But he is still going to learn to put the seat down.

Jean Gillette is a freelance writer enjoying reminiscing. Contact her at jean@coastnewsgroup.com.

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

STAR OF STAGE

Alexa Poplawsky of Carmel Valley participated in the Emerson Stage Production “Mary, Sweet Mary” March 2-5 at the Greene Theater at Emerson College in Boston.

TOP STUDENTS

• Bryant University named Madison Scherner of Carlsbad to the fall 2022 dean’s list.

• The University of Mississippi announced Sarah Crane of Oceanside, Henry Vercoe of Carlsbad and Nathan Lesher, Sofia King, Gavin Ryder and Naomi Ryder, all of Solana Beach, were named to the fall 2022 honor roll.

WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT OCEANSIDE?

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Getting 20% off nothing

Bed Bath & Beyond is probably going bankrupt soon. Founded in 1971, the company became a staple for affordable home decor, kitchenware and college dorm room furniture. It’s known for ubiquitous blue coupons ranging from $5 off one item to 20% off everything you bought.

The cavernous stores have merchandise stacked to the ceilings.

The company already announced the closing of 140-plus stores. Those whose job it is to follow such things predicted this ending long ago. Still, many consumers are stunned to learn BB&B is in trouble.

We suspected it months ago, because of the coupons. Bed Bath & Beyond was always discounting and accepted expired coupons. The purchase-by dates meant nothing.

And last fall we noticed fewer promotional mailings arriving. The postcards and

catalogs were on less expensive paper.

Car dealers know customers expect promotions as the norm. Customers missing one holiday sale will wait for the next one before making their purchase. Full retail prices mean nothing in such a situation, as BB&B has learned.

Financial analysts refer to it as a drug addiction.

As Bed Bath & Beyond now tries to figure out its next move, consumers have changed the way they shop. In an effort to save time and gasoline, buying commodity items like sheets and towels makes much more sense at Target or Walmart while shopping for groceries, cos-

metics and greeting cards.

Or they can just shop at Amazon, have it delivered, and be done with it. Visit the store? I don’t think so!

So, just as Fry’s Electronics, Modell’s Sporting Goods and Payless Shoes closed or moved online, BB&B is apparently on the same path.

Relying strictly on its never changing promotional strategy without shifting rapidly enough to internet sales mortally wounded this company. And any organization concerned about its future must regularly examine its marketing strategies to best understand what customers are doing … and why.

Bed Bath & Beyond could still pull it out, of course. Testing different kinds of promotions might keep customers’ interest. Organizing high-profile events at stores should drive traffic, as would cause-related efforts and some strategic alliances.

• Named to the dean’s list at Biola University were Kameron Cole, Danielle Gmyr, Abigail Larson and Hannah Larson of San Marcos; Benjamin Fandey, Lydia Tkach, Hannah Richards, Katherine Fandey and Justin Moran of Carlsbad; Christopher Hall, Damien Torbit Jr, Caeli Willard and Helaina Hannan of Oceanside; Brandon Noah Ruiz, Matthew Lewis, Joshua Bundren, Madison Chang and David Johnson of San Diego; and Eliana Mihlik of Vista.

• Sydney Bourassa of San Diego made Emmanuel College’s dean’s list for the fall 2022 semester.

• Maria Clark of San Marcos, Ilona Eaton and Hannah Loly of Del Mar, Serena Herold of Encinitas and Lucas Polidori and Connor Kinney of Rancho Santa Fe were named to the Tufts University dean’s list for the Fall 2022 semester.

NEW MURAL

Seaside Center for Spiritual Living will debut a new mural by artist Kathleen King-Page at Moonlight Mixer at 5:30 p.m. March 21 Seaside Center for Spiritual Living, 1613 Lake Drive, Encinitas.

HELP WITH TAXES

Walter is pet of the week at Rancho Coastal Humane Society. He’s a 4-year-old, 17-pound, male, domestic short hair cat with a blue and white tabby coat.

Walter was picked up by a good Samaritan and taken to a Riverside County shelter. He has enough sight to navigate his surroundings including his food, water and litter box.

He’s very social and curious. Walter can jump, climb and play. Be sure to say hello before touching him so he’s not startled.

The $100 adoption fee

includes medical exam, spay, 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, stop by RCHS at 389 Requeza St., Encinitas, call (760) 753-6413 or visit SDpets. org.

Remember Albert Einstein’s words: “Insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results.”

Let’s face it: We’ve all gotten so many of those coupons, we don’t even see them anymore.

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

Get ahead of the curve at www.askmrmarketing. com.

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KUDOS FOR GOLF COURSE

Encinitas Ranch Golf Course received the 2023 Regional Course of the Year award by the National Golf Course Owners Association for the country’s West Region. “It is a great honor,” said John McNair, chief operating officer.

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the art world,” she said.

The operation has always been a woman-led show with the combined skills of Blumkin, a former realtor and social worker, co-founder and landscape designer Paige Perkins, and Kim Lange, Blumkin’s business partner for the past 10 years who manages Art N Soul’s finances.

The goal for the operation has always been to give local artists a platform to reach more customers while also giving back to the community, Blumkin said. When she and Perkins met while working on fundraisers, they shared a passion for social art and entrepreneurship and decided to pursue Blumkin’s idea for a grassroots gallery.

In this unique model, artists selling products at Art N Soul received 60% of the share while the remaining 40% went to the store, a portion of which would then be donated to selected charities. Over the years, Art N Soul has donated around $100,000 to various San Diego County causes.

As overhead costs have grown, the business has pivoted in recent years to focusing mostly on supporting local artists, with the share between the store and artists being split 50-50, Blumkin said.

“I wanted the antithesis of any kind of whitewall high-end gallery — my idea was to have it be very accessible, to have everybody be able to afford original art,” she said.

Perkins, who has handled all of Art N Soul’s installations, can still remember when she and Blumkin moved into their first location in 2007 and

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ing on March 23, where the district will discuss the new location of the Reynolds community after its closure in June.

At the same meeting, the board will also discuss the ground test results from Del Rio Elementary, where some liquefaction was found in its field. Del Rio

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really happened to marginalized people. That is, elements that challenged the existence of institutional racism.”

Bhat-Patel, the first Indian American elected to the Carlsbad City Council, said she’s concerned with the “importation of farright ideals that teach our kids a false, rose-tinted history” and wants her son to enjoy the same opportunity she enjoyed while a student in the district.

In the email, Bhat-Patel pledged to organize parents “committed to stopping attacks on education to come speak at the meeting and voice their concerns” by sending a template of talking points for parents

how they spent 14 hours hanging all the art by themselves.

Since then, Art N Soul has partnered with numerous artists and sold their works to customers world-

and Libby Elementary are potential nearby schools where the Reynolds community could be moved.

Reynolds families who attended the March 13 meeting were heartbroken by the board’s final decision to close the school, many crying and comforting each other, and others angrily yelling at the board and Superintendent Julie Vitale as they left that evening.

to read at the March 8 meeting.

Some residents raised ethical concerns with Bhat-Patel’s email and questioned if her action violated California Fair Political Practices Commission rules and laws prohibiting publicly-elected officials from using their positions to influence a government decision.

Scott Davidson, director of the newly-formed Carlsbad Education Alliance, strongly objected to Bhat-Patel’s email and blasted the class as politically motivated, challenging the board to find “the other perspective” in the class.

Other groups have called the class divisive, biased and more concerned with Marxist principles than contributions from different groups of people.

wide. “We walked into this place full of dust and old cabinets and counters, Cindy brought two pieces of art in, and it was sitting among the dust bunnies, and I was

like, ‘here we go,’” Perkins said, laughing. “I think Art N Soul has contributed a lot to the community and the 101, and it’s going to be sad when it’s no longer an option. It is bittersweet.”

Art N Soul features products from over 50 artists at a time in their store, ranging from jewelry and paintings to handmade home decors like clocks made out of old records and CDs. Blumkin said she first started connecting with interested artists via Craigslist and that over the years, “the word was out” to a vast network of artists.

Shawna Leslie, owner of the vintage jewelry company Leslie Designs, is one artist who has been selling her wares with Art N Soul for years. Leslie said that while she has been an es -

tablished business for some time, Art N Soul has helped her reach people locally with her rings, necklaces and bracelets made from recycled vintage pieces.

“It’s going to be sad when this closes. It’s easy, they give back, and it’s all local artists. They’ve definitely helped me grow,” she said.

Despite this chapter coming to an end, the team has found ways to infuse joy into the last month of operation. Earlier in

VOLUNTEER

March, Art N Soul participated in its final Encinitas Art Night, where community members view art at local businesses. In addition, a farewell celebration is planned at the gallery from 5 to 8 p.m. on March 25.

“We’re going to have a farewell party celebrating the joy and the sense of art and community that we’ve had here,” Blumkin said. The store’s official last day will be March 29. Art N Soul on 101 is open from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

JOIN THE NORTH COASTAL SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT SENIOR VOLUNTEER PATROL

The Senior Volunteer Patrol of the North Coastal Sheriff’s Station performs home vacation security checks, assists with traffic control, enforces disabled parking regulations, patrols neighborhoods, schools, parks and shopping centers and visits homebound seniors who live alone for the communities of Encinitas, Solana Beach, Del Mar.& portions of the county’s unincorporated areas. Volunteers must be at least age 50, be in good health, pass a background check, have auto insurance & a valid California driver’s license. Training includes a two week academy plus training patrols. The minimum commitment is 24 hours per month, & attendance at a monthly meeting. Interested parties should call (760) 966-3579 to arrange an information meeting.

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Mbanandi Miranda Chibambo, 22 Escondido

Dolores Ann Wozniak, 86 Oceanside

VINTAGE JEWELER Shawna Leslie sets up her display at Art N Soul on 101. She is one of around 50 artists whose work is sold at the boutique store in Encinitas. Photo by Laura Place

ART N SOUL on 101 co-founder Cindy Blumkin, who has offered local jewelry, paintings, photography and more at her store on Coast Highway 101 in Encinitas, is closing up shop after 16 years. Photo via Facebook/Art N Soul

HANDMADE JEWELRY is one of many local artisan products sold at Art N Soul on 101, which is closing this month. Photo by Laura Place

‘The Ferryman’ closes, sets record six-week, sold-out run

By Jacqueline Covey

CARLSBAD — Recordings of Margaret Thatcher, the death of hunger striker Bobby Sands, goose, whiskey and the IRA and set the tone for the Dea Hurston New Village Arts Center’s first play since returning indoors following significant renovations and a pandemic hiatus.

And NVA’s return did not go unnoticed: In its first off-Broadway run, “The Ferryman” sold out the newly-revamped theater from Jan. 27 to March 5.

“We sold out every single show in a six-week run,” said NVA founder and executive artistic director Kristianne Kurner during an added afternoon slot on March 3. “We have never done that before.”

Set in a farmhouse in rural County Armagh, Northern Ireland, “The Ferryman” is a commentary on life in the middle of the Troubles. From the late ‘60s to 1998, the country was caught in political turmoil that pitted many residents as Irish “republicans” or “loyalists” in the campaign to separate from the United Kingdom.

“All kinds of universal truths to this story,” said Kurner, who stayed in an Armagh farmhouse doing background. “At its core, it’s

about a family.”

Jez Butterworth’s critically-acclaimed play takes a cast of 21, a goose, and some rabbits and invites playgoers to the dinner table of a republican family in the middle of the Northern Ireland conflict.

“Both sides thought were right,” said Kyle Ryan, who plays Frank Magennis,

who was able to pull from a little family history for his role.

Jez Butterworth’s national tour of his Tony-winner was postponed in 2020 after its 2017 debut in London’s West End. Between then, though, “The Ferryman” had a successful run on Broadway, where some in the crew were first unknow-

ingly introduced to their characters.

“As soon as I saw it, it became one of my top two favorite plays of all time,” Ryan said, “I was just moved, and when I saw the casting, I knew I had to do it.”

For some actors, like Ryan, “The Ferryman” was a professional debut.

Baltzer, who played Declan Corcoran, said they struggled to find the right accent and act drunk — something they (jokingly) regretted not method acting.

“[Instead] backstage, I do a little dance to get a little dizzy,” Baltzer said of one of their scenes, warning that if any patrons saw movement behind the curtain, “that’s me having a blast.”

“The Ferryman” required practice from all 21 multigenerational actors. Luckily, while researching in rural Northern Ireland, Kurner found herself chatting with Amanda Doherty of the Arts Council of Northern Ireland:

And so Carlsbad’s “The Ferryman” had a cultural consultant and voice coach for a show that is “nearly impossible to produce,” Kurner said.

“Everybody on stage is so talented and brings so much to their role; it makes me better,” Ryan said. Patrons seemingly needed a reminder of how to behave during an indoor performance. Doors generally open 30 minutes before a performance, giving visitors half an hour to find seats and turn off their phones. Unfortunately, playgoers cannot Google the Irish toast “slainte” (health) during the performance.

EVENTS CALENDAR

MARCH 17

‘INSPIRATION IN MOTION’

Showcasing the innovative and stunning ballets by City Ballet’s Resident Choreographers Elizabeth Wistrich and Geoffrey Gonzalez. $38-$74, 8 p.m. at Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center, 7600 Fay Ave, La Jolla.

SHAMROCK FESTIVAL

Tradition returns as an authentic Irish celebration takes over the streets of San Diego’s historic Gaslamp Quarter district. Heading back to its roots, the 27th Annual ShamROCK provides a full lineup of the nation’s top Irish and Celtic rock bands, iconic tribute performances and Irish dancers galore. $49. Runs from 4 to 11 p.m. Mar. 17 at Gaslamp Quarter, Island Ave & 5th Ave, San Diego.

NERD COMEDY NIGHT

Clever comedy and a smart audience make this Carlsbad tradition one-of-akind. $15, 7 p.m. at Harding Community Center, 3096 Harding St, Carlsbad.

LIFE AT MIRACOSTA

The Oceanside LIFE (Learning Is For Everyone) group. 1 p.m. at MiraCosta College, 1 Barnard Dr, Oceanside.

THE XIXTH

Mexico City, 1968. Two Black American sprinters

raise their fists in protest. 8 p.m. at Old Globe Theatre, 1363 Old Globe Way, San Diego.

BEYOND KING TUT

An immersive exhibition through nine multi-sensory galleries. $38, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday-Thursday and 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday-Saturday through March 26 at Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2236 Jimmy Durante Blvd, Del Mar.

ESCONDIDO ARTS

The Escondido Arts Partnership presents a national art exhibit, “Real or Not So Much.” 5 p.m. at Escondido Arts Partnership, 100 E Grand Ave, Escondido.

HOPE GOLF TOURNAMENT

Operation Hope North County is swinging into hope with its first golf tournament and fundraiser celebrating 20 years of service to the community providing safe shelter to families experiencing homelessness and food insecurity. All proceeds will benefit families with children and single women in shelter at Operation Hope North County. $125-$475. 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mar. 17 at St. Mark Golf Course, 1750 San Pablo Dr, San Marcos.

‘GIRLS’ NIGHT OUT’ Musical comedy. $27, 7:30 p.m. at Vista Broadway

Theater, 340 E Broadway, Vista.

MARCH 18

TIP TOP RUN & FESTIVAL

Family Friendly Fun Run 5K or 10K run around the lagoon ending with our World Water Day Festival. $35-$99, 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Mar. 18 at 1580 Cannon Rd, 1580 Cannon Rd, Carlsbad.

LOS AMIGOS INVISIBLES

A blend of disco, acid jazz and funk mixed with Latin rhythms. 8 p.m. at Belly Up, 160 S Cedros Ave,

Solana Beach.

RETHINKING ESSENTIAL Artist-in-Residence

Narsiso Martínez, Rethinking Essential. 4 to 8 p.m. Mar. 18 at Institute of Contemporary Art San Diego North, 1550 S El Camino Real, Encinitas.

‘PANCAKE BREAKFAST

Amigos de Vista Lions Club presents a pancake breakfast. $8 for pancakes, sausage, eggs, coffee, and juice. Proceeds support youth basketball and baseball. 7 to 11 a.m. Mar. 18 at Gloria McClellan Vista

Senior Center, 1400 Vale Terrace Dr, Vista.

MUSIC OF THE SPHERES

La Jolla Symphony and Chorus presents guest conductor Michael Gerdes. 12 a.m. at La Jolla Symphony & Chorus, Mandeville Ln, La Jolla.

‘CHICAGO’ DANCE CLASS

Masterclass dance for “Chicago.” 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Mar. 18 at New Village Arts Theatre, 2787 State St, Carlsbad.

PLAY VILLAINS ONSTAGE

Learn the art of playing a villain, for 13 years and up. 2 to 4 p.m. Mar. 18 at New Village Arts Theatre, 2787 State St, Carlsbad.

‘UNSTOPPABLE WOMEN’

“Unstoppable Women” event with entertainment, shopping, awards and fashion show. $125, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Mar. 18 at Sheraton San Diego, 1380 Harbor Island Dr, San Diego.

JASON MRAZ, SUPERBAND

Jason Mraz and Special Guest Gregory Page. Tickets starting at $199 and up. 8 p.m. at The Sound, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd, Del Mar.

MARCH 19

DAMIEN JURADO Indie rock guitarist.

$25, 8 p.m. at Belly Up, 143 S Cedros Ave, Solana Beach.

VILLAGE CLEAN-UP

Join Richness of Giving and the Carlsbad Village Association, downtown Carlsbad businesses and volunteers for a Village-wide cleanup. 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Mar. 19 at Carlsbad Village, 300 Carlsbad Village Dr, Carlsbad.

SAMARA JOY JAZZ ARTIST

The Discovery Series showcases rising stars from the next generation of jazz. Free8 p.m. at Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center, 7600 Fay Ave, La Jolla.

MOONLIGHT 13.1 MILER

Start at Moonlight Beach and run south to South Cardiff State and back. Walk or run along the Pacific Coast in Encinitas along the beautiful Pacific Ocean. $99, 7 to 11:30 a.m. Mar. 19 at Moonlight Beach, 398 B St, Encinitas.

‘

LUCKY STIFF’

A musical comedy by Ahrens and Flaherty. 5 p.m. at Oceanside Theatre Company, 217 N Coast Hwy, Oceanside.

AMERICAN MUSIC

A program of lighthearted American music. 4 p.m. at Poway Center for

PRIYTA RICHARD as Nunu (Nuala) Carney in New Village Arts’ “The Ferryman.” The play’s first off-Broadway performance sold out six straight weeks, a record for the Carlsbad theater. Photo by Daren Scott

JOY YVONNE JONES in a scene from New Village Arts’ “The Ferryman,” a Tony-winning play set in Northern Ireland during the Troubles. Photo by Daren Scott

MOONLIGHT BEACH Half Marathon is March 19 in Encinitas.

The event also includes 5K and 10K races. Stock photo

Sport S

Skippers with local ties aren’t hard to find in Cactus League

sports talk

jay paris

Any North County local, or visitor, quickly realizes how blessed we are to experience this slice of paradise.

The beaches, the people and the vibe are difficult to match.

It’s nearly as challenging deciphering how our region became a cradle of major league managers, but that’s true too.

A recent Cactus League tour came with a reminder that the Valley of the Sun is brimming with those sprouting North County roots.

While most wave the Padres flag in these parts, there are also familiar faces not wearing the brownand-gold.

Although, many of them got their cleats wet with the Padres before expanding their horizons.

With opening day around the corner, we checked in with those just as comfortable in North County as they are in be -

tween the white lines.

The Los Angeles Dodgers are the dragon up north that the Padres slew in last year’s playoffs. But manager Dave Roberts, a Cardiff resident, is back to make sure it doesn’t happen again.

Roberts, a former Padres player, executive and coach, is hard to root against even if wearing the dreaded Dodger blue.

He was a three-sport star at Rancho Buena Vista High, starting as a quarterback, point guard and

center fielder in his sophomore year.

The Padres, to many, are favorites to win the National League West. But discount Roberts’ Dodgers, who won 111 games last year, at your own risk.

Roberts, who swiped

the biggest bag in Boston Red Sox history and is a cancer survivor, won’t be reaching for a white flag now or ever.

Despite significant changes to the Dodgers as Roberts approaches his eighth season with L.A., he likes what he sees.

“There’s an edge to this group,” he said.

Most thought Bruce Bochy’s managerial career was said-and-done when he waved goodbye to Giants fans with tears in his eyes and three world championship trophies in the lobby.

But Bochy, another ex-Padres player and coach, surprised baseball by returning as the Texas Rangers’ manager this season after being retired for three years.

“There’s so many things about the game that I missed,” Bochy, 67, said. “(Being) in the dugout, the competition, being on the team.”

Bochy peeks around and notices two guys who used to be on his squad during his 12-season tenure as the Padres’ skipper.

Phil Nevin remains on the top step of the Los Angeles Angels dugout, invited back after serving in the interim role last year.

Nevin, who lived in Poway, was a standout on

some so-so Padres teams under Bochy’s direction. Nevin was also Bochy’s third-base coach in S.F. in 2017.

“We’ve talked a lot this winter about it,” Nevin told mlb.com. “I’m happy he’s back...maybe some friendly side bets here and there.”

Few have their wagers on the rebuilding Oakland Athletics, but Mark Kotsay, a Rancho Santa Fe resident, returns as their manager.

Like Nevin, he was under Bochy’s thumb while with the Padres.

“From playing for him as a 25-year-old kid to being 47, I still look to him for advice and mentorship,” Kotsay said.

Ex-Padres manager Bud Black returns to provide positive leadership for the Colorado Rockies as he kicks off his seventh year with the club.

Black still resides in Solana Beach and wouldn’t you?

North County is a great spot to be in and an even harder place to leave.

Multiple MLB managers currently at the helm will attest to that.

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

Poway student wins spelling bee

By City News Service REGION — Mihir

Konkapaka today won the San Diego Union-Tribune Countywide Spelling Bee for the second consecutive year, qualifying for a repeat trip to the Scripps National Spelling Bee.

The final word in the bee at Town & Country Resort in Mission Valley was a noun, exsufflation, a word meaning “forcible breathing or blowing out (as in clearing the respiratory tract).”

“I'm excited because the words were really intense and there was no way I could prepare for that,” said the seventh-grader from Mesa Verde Middle School

in the Poway Unified School District.

When accepting the trophy, Mihir thanked his school librarian and teacher for helping him in his preparation for the bee.

Jedd Li, an eighth-grader at Francis Parker School, finished second for the second consecutive year. Jedd will represent San Diego County in the national bee if Mihir is unable to compete.

The Countywide Spelling Bee was held in person for the first time since 2019. The field of 76 spellers from sixth through eighth grades from public and independent schools throughout San Diego County was reduced

to 30 by the second round and 10 by the third.

Mihir won in the eighth round.

Mihir reached the third round of the 2022 national bee.

Two San Diego County spellers have won the national bee — Anurag Kashyap in 2005 and Snigdha Nandipati in 2012.

“The Spelling Bee is a time-honored academic competition that any student can participate in to connect with school and develop skills that will help them in the future,” said Paul Gothold, San Diego County superintendent of schools.

LONGTIME PADRES MANAGER Bruce Bochy, who won three World Series with the Giants before retiring after the 2019 season, has returned to the dugout as skipper of the Texas Rangers. Photo via Texas Rangers on Twitter

MIHIR KONKAPAKA, a seventh-grader at Mesa Verde Middle School, won his second straight San Diego County spelling bee, qualifying for the Scripps National Spelling Bee with the victory. Courtesy photo

Silvergate San Marcos wins “2023 Best of Senior Living” Award

Silvergate San Marcos – the area’s premier senior living community for nearly 30 years –once again has been honored with a “Best of Senior Living” award from SeniorAdvisor.com, the country’s largest online ratings and reviews site for senior care and services. The agency found Silvergate San Marcos to be among the top 1-2% of senior living communities in the nation, making it one of a select few senior living communities in the region to win the coveted award.

“Quite simply, we are in the business of making every day matter in retirement,” said David Nelson, Marketing Director for the community. “The exceptional ratings we garnered this year demonstrate how dedicated we are to each of our residents. In fact, it’s simply woven into every aspect of the Silvergate retirement lifestyle. From our robust calendar of activities and events, to our amazingly delicious chef-prepared meals, residents find life easier and better here. Families in turn worry less about loved ones and find the peace of mind they need.”

For more than a decade, SeniorAdvisor.com has hosted an annual award contest showcasing retirement communities in the industry who are delivering outstanding care and meeting the highest standards of service in independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Based on online reviews written in the last twelve months by seniors and their families who have direct experience with the

community, these exclusive designations honor the top tier of senior living communities. Silvergate San Marcos is one of only a small handful of winners in all of San Diego County and regularly receives exceptionally positive reviews like this one:

“There’s no place my mom would rather be! Fine dining, family time on the patio, social hour with friends. The staff at Silvergate lives by their motto ‘Where Every Day Matters’. — Michael, Loved One of Silvergate Resident

“We’re proud to be among the top one percent of family-rated communities and care providers in the nation,” said Joan Rink-Carroll, Executive Director for Silvergate San Marcos. “Seniors have set an incredibly high bar of standards for themselves when considering a transition to senior living. They want and expect the best in retirement. I’m proud to say our amazing team rose to the occasion once again.”

This latest announcement completes a trifecta

of award wins for Silvergate San Marcos having also been named a 2023 Caring Star recipient for service excellence by Caring.com, the nation’s second largest online referral service for senior living, and a “Favorite” for both the Assisted Living and Retirement Community categories in the Union Tribune’s 2022 “Best Of” Reader’s Poll.

About Silvergate San Marcos

Located in a serene setting within the city of San Marcos, Silvergate is a full-service retirement community offering independent living, assisted living or memory care. As a senior living community with a broad spectrum of care, and decades of experience in the industry, Silvergate is proud to have been recognized for its superior service levels and for making a difference in the lives of seniors right here in San Diego County.

Find out why San Diegans are singing Silvergate’s praises and learn more about securing a new apartment home at Silvergate San Marcos by taking a virtual or private, in-person tour of the community. For information, David Nelson to arrange a private tour of the property at 760-744-4484. Currently, the community has two-bedroom, one-bedroom and studio models available for private viewing in addition to Memory Care Suites located in a separate building on campus. Silvergate San Marcos is located at 1550 Security Place, San Marcos, CA 92078. www.SilvergateRR.com/SM.

Friends Are Life’s Great Joy

The San Diego Botanic Garden’s creative director and floral artist is actually enjoying a lunch break just hours before the Encinitas garden’s annual World of Orchids show opens.

He and a team of dozens of volunteers have been working nonstop for the last five days to create this year’s exhibit.

The job includes turning 120 species of orchids — 260 plants — into a grand, artistic display pleasing to the senses, even for those who aren’t plant and flower lovers.

“I’ve seen guys that have no sensitivity to plants at all walk in (to the show) and they go, ‘Oh, wow!’” van Rems said.

“It’s the biggest gift to me to see their response. When you walk in here, your eyeballs are in overdrive. That’s why we have an ambassador at the entrance to ask people to keep moving.”

And the work is not done when the show opens.

“Each Tuesday, we replace at least 50 more plants, depending on the cosmetics,” van Rems said. “Some are so delicate that they open up and fold up and go to seed in four or five days and that’s it. Usually, orchid shows are only a weekend. We are one of the longest running exhibits for orchids.”

Van Rems is not new to this exercise or creating this magic.

This is the garden’s third orchid show, but each year brings new challenges and designs.

“It’s more open than last year,” he said. “When you walk into the Conservatory, you’ll see these huge slabs of eucalyptus that are vertical — like room dividers on steroids.”

These slabs act as palates for exhibiting a dense collection of orchids and greenery.

“We wanted to make it grandiose. All the plants come in plastic pots but I can’t put them out that way, so we created organic pots. We went through 15 cases of moss from Washington and a lot of ferns. When the misters are on it’s like being in the jun-

gle.” Or as van Rems calls it, “Avatar-ish.”

While the exhibit is strong on visual appeal, it also caters heavily to the sense of smell.

The scent of orchids is

the heaviest in the morning, “but light and temperature also make orchids give off scent,” van Rems said.

And there could be no better exhibit space than the garden’s 8,000-squarefoot, glass-enclosed Dickinson Family Education Conservatory, because it provides ample light, and temperature and moisture can be controlled.

This assures all those in the San Diego County Orchid Society and the Palomar Orchid Society who have loaned their orchids to the exhibit that the plants are in good hands.

“People live and breathe for these plants,” van Rems said. “Many of these orchids are difficult to find and some you can’t even buy. These are not your supermarket orchids.”

Van Rems also credits the garden’s many volunteers who contribute heavily to making the annual exhibit possible.

“We sometimes forget how much can be done because of the passion of these volunteers,” he said. “They all participate and

believe in giving to the community.”

World of Orchids runs through April 9. Reserva-

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

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OF ORCHIDS exhibit at San Diego Botanic Garden runs through April 9. Courtesy photo/San Diego Botanic Garden

WORLD OF ORCHIDS at San Diego Botanic Garden in Encinitas features scenes with 120 orchid species (260 plants) from local growers and hobbyists. Courtesy photos/San Diego Botanic Garden

Biden visits San Diego for sub deal

By City News Service

REGION

— President Joe Biden visited San Diego on Monday with British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to lay out a phased plan for Australia to acquire conventionally armed, nuclear-powered submarines.

The meeting outlined how Australia will acquire up to five nuclear-powered submarines from the United States as part of the agreement, according to the White House, marking the first time in 65 years that the United States has shared its nuclear propulsion technology with another nation, and only the second time in history since a 1958 defense agreement with the United Kingdom.

“One of the most important parts of this partnership is increasing each of our countries' submarine capabilities,” Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III said in a statement.

“Under the first phase of the Optimal Pathway, the United States and the United Kingdom will immediately increase port visits of conventionally armed, nuclear-powered submarines in Australia and then, as early as 2027, will begin rotating through Australia under Submarine Rotational Force-West.”

Following that first phase, the U.S. intends to sell three Virginia-class submarines to Australia in the

“The three

2030s, with the potential to sell up to two more if needed. Then, both Australia and the U.K. “will develop and deploy SSN-AUKUS, a new conventionally armed, nuclear-powered submarine that incorporates critical U.S. technologies.”

The trilateral Australia-United Kingdom-United States partnership — known as AUKUS — announced in 2021 aims to boost Australia’s submarine program. Albanese called the plan “the biggest single investment in Australia’s defense capability in all of our history” and said the partnership would help create 20,000 Australian jobs. While speaking Monday at Naval Base Point

Loma, Biden said that along with an increase in port visits to Australia, there will be a rotation of U.S. and U.K. nuclear-powered subs in Australia starting later this decade.

In forging the alliance, Sunak cited “new kinds of challenges” that have arisen, including “Russia's illegal invasion of Ukraine, China’s growing assertiveness, the destabilizing behavior of Iran and North Korea all threaten to create a world defined by danger, disorder, and division.”

On Monday night, Biden spoke for 39 minutes to about 40 people, including Rep. Scott Peters, D-San Diego, at a fundraiser in Rancho Santa Fe.

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PRESIDENT JOE BIDEN greets Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, left, and British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Monday. Photo by Chad J. McNeeley/Office of Secretary of Defense

St. Paddy’s Day more than green beer

cheers! north county

St. Patrick’s Day is an odd holiday. In America, we’ve co-opted the event — as we often do — to sell products and drink excessively.

Of course, we’re not the only ones, but you don’t see many other countries dyeing their rivers green even though St. Patrick’s Day is celebrated worldwide. Am I right, Chicago?

Ask anyone why we celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, and you’ll invariably get some combination of Irish pride, green beer, Shamrock Shakes, four-leaf clovers or St. Patrick leading the snakes out of Ireland.*

Few will convey that the Feast of Saint Patrick was originally a religious holiday celebrating the arrival of Christianity to Ireland.

St. Patrick was an actual person, a 5th-century bishop and a bit of a storyteller. He established his own story in several known parts. Legend has it that after being kidnapped and forced to work as an island shepherd for more than half a decade, he received a message from God that he should flee for the coast where a ship was waiting.

After returning to Ireland, he became a priest evangelizing across the countryside. His legend grew in the centuries that have followed in the same way a truth and a lie can evolve on an elementary school playground.

I can’t say I ever cared about the backstory when I adorned myself in shamrock boxer shorts and downing 32-ounce green lagers before the St. Patrick’s Day parade during my younger years. Nor did I think to toast to the religious leaders who thought it wise to temporarily lift Lenten

restrictions on eating and drinking for the day in the Irish-Catholic church.**

I’m not trying to be a Negative Nellie or Bummer Bob.*** I’m all for celebrations and parades and toasting to history if for no other reason, than we need to grab onto all the opportunities for joy we get in this lifetime. If I’ve learned anything over the past few

to chip, color photography, a veritable dictionary of expressive curse words, excellent folk music, and the greens of the Emerald Isle.

Raise your glass to the writings of James Joyce, Oscar Wilde, and Samuel Beckett.

Cheers to Lady Mary Heath, “the first person ever to fly solo from South Africa to London on an epic 10,000-mile journey.” Tap your glass with a whisper of thanks for the art of the Celtic knot. Thank the Irish for modern chemistry, croquet and the ejection seat.

I’ll be right there with you washing my Irish Soda Bread down with a stout**** and a nod watching one of my favorite movies of 2022, “The Banshees of Inisherin.”

Cheers Update:

• Pucks & Pints returns on April 8. The charity hockey game features local brewers, industry professionals, and a mini-beer fest at Phil’s BBQ.

The event is capped off at the San Diego Gulls versus Calgary Wranglers hockey game. All the proceeds from the event are donated to ResQue Ranch, Emilio Nares Foundation, Boys & Girls Club of Greater San Diego and the San Diego Brewers Guild.

Last year the event raised more than $20,000, and this year they hope to bring in even more. Tickets are $60 and are available at com.

*Not literally. It is an allegory about driving sin from the pagans he converted to Christianity.

Bean Journal

Bound Coffee Company

Where: Bound Coffee Company, 2110 S Coast Hwy Suite C, Oceanside, CA 92054

Open: 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., daily

What: Passenger Coffee Roasters Keystone on drip

Tasting Notes: Floral, browning sugars, cooked fruit

Price: $3.25 for a 12 ounce

Find them at: boundbycoffee.net and Instagram: @ boundbycoffee

years, it is that.

I’m using my platform to suggest we take some time this holiday weekend to celebrate Irish culture respectfully and responsibly with a pint of Irishstyle stout or snifter of Irish whiskey.

Perhaps offer a toast to one of the many things that Ireland has shown the world, including the pota-

**Lent is a Christian holiday celebrating the 40 days Jesus spent fasting in the desert and resisting the devil's temptations.

***Sorry, Nellies and Bobs.

****I’ve got nothing against Ireland’s most famous beer export, but I’ll seek out a local craft brewery’s Irish-style stout. Oceanside Ale Works is dropping six new beers on St. Paddy’s Day.

TAKE SOME time this St. Patrick’s Day weekend to celebrate Irish culture respectfully and responsibly with a pint of Irishstyle stout or a snifter of Irish whiskey. Stock photo

ST. PATRICK’S DAY was originally celebrated in Ireland with religious services and feasts in honor of St. Patrick, one of Ireland’s patron saints. Stock photo

Ranch 45 brings dry-aged delicacies to Solana Beach

book by its cover” certainly applies here. In fact, I struggled with the title of this column based on all that Ranch 45 has to offer.

After trying Ranch

45 Local Provisions’ melt-in-yourmouth beef sandwich at the San Diego Bay Wine and Food Festival, I knew I wanted to learn more.

Opening in 2018, Ranch 45 is tucked away in a boutique shopping center just north of the San Diego Fairgrounds on Via De La Valle. However, “don’t judge a

Husband and wife co-owners Pam Schwartz (general manager and sommelier) and executive chef Aron Schwartz, along with sous chef and kitchen manager Duval Warner, offer treasured experiences for their guests.

For starters, all beef served is Brandt Beef — whether you are dining in, taking out, or grabbing a steak from their butcher case to prepare at home.

The Brandt family has been in the livestock and farming business since the early 1900s and started feeding cattle commercially in 1945. With the onset of consumer concerns regarding hormones and antibiotics in the early 1990s, the Brandt family decided to go against the industry standard and raise their animals naturally.

Brandt Beef feeds its animals a vegetarian cornbased diet without hormones or antibiotics. This produces the most consistent, highest quality, 100%-source verified natural beef on the market, creating a natural “farm to fork” operation. Additionally, Ranch 45 is confident they have the best Brandt Beef prices in San Diego County.

The Chef’s Daily Brandt Tasting is a perfect example of everything to love on Ranch 45’s menu. We shared this as our main meal the night Frank and I dined at Ranch 45.

The 12-ounce Wagyu and Dutch Steak (trimmed NY Strip) beef combination, served with fingerling potatoes or hand-cut fries and asparagus or greens, with a pull-apart, fresh-baked tallow roll with house-made

salted butter, was perfect for sharing.

Being an onion ring lover, I was spoiled by Aron’s “Pile of Onion Rings” side served with house-made spicy Thousand Island and ranch dressings.

We paired our dinners with Laird Jillian’s Blend, named after general manager Rebecca Laird’s daughter Jillian who was born the same year the blend was initially created.

The cabernet sauvignon (64%), syrah (23%), and merlot (9%) amalgamation

with splashes of malbec and petit verdot paired well with the lightly seasoned (salt and pepper) perfectly cooked (medium rare) beef.

Given its modest size, Ranch 45 has an impressive wine list, with wines from local wineries, such as Burtech Family Vineyard, to Napa Valley, Central Coast, and Oregon, and throughout the world, such as New Zealand, Italy, and France.

Selections included affordable by-the-glass options with $8 Weekly Wine Specials and surprises such as Caymus, Grgich Hills, ZD, and Laird Jillian’s blend.

Ranch 45 sells its bottles at retail prices and waives corkage fees for wines purchased on-site. A nominal $25 corkage fee is charged for customers’ favorite wines brought into

the restaurant.

To further entice customers to experience their delectable beef, there is a one-third-pound Brandt Beef burger cooked to order with hand-cut fries for $12 and a daily filet mignon with two sides special for $55.

For the ultimate beef experience, you can order the Dry Aged Brandt Beef for two entrée with Chino Farms greens, fries, and tallow rolls. Ranch 45 offers Caesar and wedge salads and a few seafood dishes to round out the menu.

Before the Chef’s Daily Brandt Beef Tasting, we had the Seasonal Burrata plate with house-made sourdough and extra virgin olive oil. We also enjoyed samples of the Dry Aged (45-day) NY Steak sandwich, a daily special. These were paired with one of my favorite white wines, ZD Chardonnay.

The NY steak sandwich was a great warmup for the main entrée. Make sure to save room for dessert. The chocolate chip cookie sundae and warm apple cobbler topped with a scoop of vanilla are great ways to finish a perfect meal.

Ranch 45 offers Butcher Shop dinners Wednesday to Saturday evenings from 4 to 7 p.m. Breakfast and lunch are offered seven days a week. Breakfast is 8 a.m. to

3 p.m., and lunch is 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., with a weekend brunch from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The shop has also introduced Wine Wednesdays from 4:30 to 8 p.m. with 25% off bottled wine, wine-bythe-glass specials, and a select menu. Customers can dine in the dining room or al fresco on the patio.

During our visit, Pam shared the great news that Ranch 45 will grow as they take over neighboring space. The additional space will provide a dedicated cutting room, more dry aging lockers, and expanded retail.

Anyone salivating after reading this column should consider taking in the Vega Vineyards Wine Dinner from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. on March 22. Vega is Santa Barbara County’s oldest vineyard with famed winemaker Steve Clifton.

Chef Aron and Duval have created a five-course tasting menu starring the 45-day, dry-aged Brandt Beef Ribeye paired with 2019 Nebbiolo. The cost is $95 per person.

Thank you, Pam, Chef Aron, and Server Miguel, for an outstanding Ranch 45 experience. Find more information at ranch45.com.

Wine Bytes

• Terra Bistro’s Chef Jeff Rossman, Restaurateur of the Year by the California Restaurant Association San Diego Chapter, is hosting a five-course Mediterranean dinner and wine pairing with certified sommelier Elaine Ardizzone from Vino Corso at 6 p.m. on March 21. The cost is $125 per person and includes tax and gratuity. RSVP at 619.293.7088.

• Meritage Wine Market in Encinitas will host Ernest Vineyards winemaker Joseph Ryan from 5 to 8 p.m. on March 16 and premiere the exclusive 2021 Ernest Chard-On-Clay. Tickets for this Ernest Winemaker Meet & Greet are $40 per person, which includes wine & light bites from Venissimo. RSVP at 760-479-2500.

BRANDT BEEF, a brand of products sold exclusively at Ranch 45, uses naturally raised livestock with a vegetarian, corn-based diet without hormones or antibiotics. Courtesy photo/Ranch 45

RANCH 45 dry ages everything from burgers to steaks for use in the restaurant or for customers to prepare at home. Courtesy photo/Ranch 45

frank mangio & rico cassoni

Sharing the joy of gardening with others

project with your children or grandchildren. A large 5-gallon pot filled with tomatoes and lettuce is all you need to get started!

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What is “awe”?

What is “joy”?

Recently, I had the pleasure of hearing two speakers on National Public Radio talk about the simple pleasure and necessity of experiencing these emotions, both individually and collectively.

As a guest on the NPR show, “Hidden Brain,” UC Berkeley psychology professor Dacher Keltner described “awe” as a feeling of amazement you might get watching a sunset or rainbow or standing under a grove of trees.

Show host Shankar Vedantam said, “You don’t see cats perched on a sand dune at the beach to watch the sunset, but locals and tourists alike line up for the perfect spot on a beach every evening. So, is this a true human emotion?”

Keltner answered, “Awe is the ultimate collective emotion, for it motivates people to do things that enhance the greater good.”

JOY WITH OTHERS

As a Master Gardener instructor, I have worked

with over 50 participants in the Carlsbad Senior Center Garden Class, and we have planted raised bed vegetable crops for three years.

Each year the participants work together to learn new skills and share their knowledge. At the end of each class, we all agreed that we had experienced both joy and awe.

JOY AS A DAILY PRACTICE

One of the best-selling books of 2022, Ross Gay’s “Inciting Joy,” suggests that joy is expansive and worth sharing.

“I think of joy in the garden in August, when growing tomatoes and zucchini become a laboratory of mutual aid.” When we feed the plants, the plants feed us!

SIMPLE JOYS IN GARDEN

After being luminously inspired, I set about making a list of the (almost-free) ac-

tivities we can create with our families, friends and fellow gardeners.

• SEEDS — This is a wonderful time of year to take stock of seeds harvested last year and stored over the winter in those ever-present shoe boxes! Last year we had a bumper crop of giant sunflowers that we harvested and are preparing to plant this spring.

• RAID YOUR REFRIGERATOR — So many of my students at the Carlsbad Senior Garden have surprised me every week with seeds harvested from their salad bins and pantry. In previous articles, I have talked about the process of seed-saving, or you can find extensive information at seedsavers.org. We have had great success drying and replanting seeds or tubers from a multitude of peppers, tomatoes and potatoes.

• FAMILY GARDENS

— Begin a small garden

• BIRDS — If you have a small garden, or just a front porch, setting up a bird feeder can be a pleasurable activity for all family members, especially children and grandchildren.

• BUTTERFLIES — Scour your seed catalogues for collections that will attract butterflies. Many fully

28th Annual CRC Tea

Saturday, April 15, 2023 Fairbanks Ranch Country Club

Please join

A benefit fundraiser for Community Resource Center’s wraparound services that provide healthy food, stable housing and compassionate counseling for men, women and children in our community.

Purchase Tickets and Tables by April 7 crcncc.org/tea

650 2nd Street, Encinitas crcncc.org info@crcncc.org

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CITY OF ENCINITAS DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT

505 S. Vulcan Avenue, Encinitas, CA 92024

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

City Hall Hours: Monday through Thursday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM and every other

Friday (03/24) 8:00 AM TO 4:00 PM

PLACE OF MEETING: City Council Chambers 505 S. Vulcan Avenue, Encinitas, CA 92024

NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING AND PENDING ACTION ON ADMINISTRATIVE APPLICATION AND COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT/SECTION

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

PUBLIC HEARING: TUESDAY, MARCH 28, 2023 AT 5:00 PM, TO BE HELD AT THE CITY OF ENCINITAS, 505 SOUTH VULCAN AVENUE, ENCINITAS

PROJECT NAME: 285 North El Camino Real Parking Study; CASE NUMBER: USE003640-2020; FILING DATE: March 2, 2020; APPLICANT: George Scopetta, 285 El Camino Real MOB LLC; LOCATION: 285 North El Camino Real (APN 257-062-26 and -29); PROJECT DESCRIPTION: A public hearing to consider a Minor Use Permit for a parking study to allow a maximum 32 percent of an existing office professional center to be reserved for medical land uses; ZONING/OVERLAY: The subject property is located in the General Commercial (GC) zone; ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS: The project has been determined to be exempt from environmental review pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guideline Section 15301 (Existing Facilities) which exempts the operation and permitting of existing public or private structures and facilities involving negligible or no expansion of use beyond that existing at the time of the lead agency’s determination.

STAFF CONTACT: J. Dichoso, AICP, Senior Planner, 760-633-2681, jdichoso@encinitasca.gov

PRIOR TO OR AT THE PUBLIC HEARING TO BE HELD AT 5:00 PM ON TUESDAY, MARCH 28, 2023, ANY INTERESTED PERSON MAY REVIEW THE APPLICATION AND PRESENT TESTIMONY, ORALLY OR IN WRITING, TO THE DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT. WRITTEN TESTIMONY IS PREFERRED IN ORDER TO HAVE A RECORD OF THE COMMENTS RECEIVED.

If additional information is not required, the Development Services Department will render a determination on the application, pursuant to Section 2.28.090 of the City of Encinitas Municipal Code, after the close of the review period. An Appeal of the Department’s determination accompanied by the appropriate filing fee may be filed within 15-calendar days from the date of the determination. Appeals will be considered by the City Council pursuant to Chapter 1.12 of the Municipal Code. Any filing of an appeal will suspend this action as well as any processing of permits in reliance thereon in accordance with Encinitas Municipal Code Section 1.12.020(D)(1) until such time as an action is taken on the appeal.

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

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PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE CLEAN ENERGY ALLIANCE

The Board of Directors of Clean Energy Alliance will conduct a public hearing to consider adopting a resolution adding rate EV-HP to Clean Energy Alliance’s rate schedule for its Community Choice Aggregation Program, effective April 1, 2023. The proposed rates for EV-HP are:

T.S. No.: 2022-01763-CA

A.P.N.: 167-250-40-18

Property Address: 2380 HOSP WAY #238, CARLSBAD, CA

92008

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE

PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE § 2923.3(a) and (d), THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REFERRED TO BELOW IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE RECORDED COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT BUT ONLY TO THE COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR.

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IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 05/12/2003. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER.

Trustor:

Thursday, March 30, 2023

OF HEARING: 2:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard

HEARING: Oceanside City Hall 300 North Coast Highway Oceanside, CA

All interested persons are invited to attend the meeting and comment on adopting a Resolution Adding Rates for Clean Energy Alliance. Members of the public unable to attend the public hearing may submit their comments and recommendations in writing to Clean Energy Alliance, via email to secretary@thecleanenergyalliance.org, which must be received no later than 12:00pm on Thursday, March 30, 2023 to ensure consideration by the Board.

_____________________________ DATED: March 17, 2023

Susan Caputo, MMC, Interim Board Secretary Clean Energy Alliance

Published: Friday March 17, 2023

Published: Coast News Friday March 24, 2023

Posted: Friday March 17, 2023

The beneficiary of the Deed of Trust has executed and delivered to the undersigned a written request to commence foreclosure, and the undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE

NOTICE TO POTENTIAL

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Deed of Trust. Street Address or other common designation of real property: 2380 HOSP WAY #238, CARLSBAD, CA 92008

A.P.N.: 167-250-40-18

The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $ 107,689.21

Note: Because the Beneficiary reserves the right to bid less than the total debt owed, it is possible that at the time of the sale the opening bid may be less than the total debt.

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.

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

NOTICE TO PROPERTY

OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (866)-960-8299 or visit this

Internet Web site https://www. altisource.com/loginpage. aspx using the file number assigned to this case 202201763-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE

NOTICE TO TENANT: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction, if conducted after January 1, 2021, 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 (877)-518-5700, or visit this internet website https:// www.realtybid.com/, using the file number assigned to this case 2022-01763-CA to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid, by remitting the funds and affidavit 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.

Date: March 13, 2023 Western Progressive, LLC, as

Trustee for beneficiary C/o 1500 Palma Drive, Suite 238 Ventura, CA 93003

Sale Information Line: (866) 960-8299 https://www. altisource.com/loginpage.aspx

Trustee Sale Assistant WESTERN PROGRESSIVE, LLC MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. 03/17/2023, 03/24/2023, 03/31/2023 CN 27452

T.S. No. 108357-CA APN: 161-333-01-00 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 5/8/2023 at 10:30

AM, CLEAR RECON CORP, as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 8/2/2017 as Instrument No. 2017-0348469 of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of San Diego County, State of CALIFORNIA executed by: MILA T. BERNETHY, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, SAVINGS ASSOCIATION, OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE; AT THE MAIN ENTRANCE TO THE EAST COUNTY REGIONAL CENTER BY

STATUE, 250 E. MAIN STREET, EL CAJON, CA 92020 all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: MORE ACCURATELY DESCRIBED IN SAID DEED OF TRUST. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 1528 ROLLING HILLS DRIVE, OCEANSIDE, CA 92056 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: $340,193.12 If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned or its predecessor caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (844) 477-7869 or visit this Internet Web site WWW. STOXPOSTING.COM, using the file number assigned to this case 108357-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on

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CITY OF ENCINITAS DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT

505 S. Vulcan Avenue, Encinitas, CA 92024

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

City Hall Hours: Monday through Thursday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM and every other

Friday (03/24) 8:00 AM TO 4:00 PM

NOTICE OF PENDING ACTION ON ADMINISTRATIVE APPLICATION AND COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT

PROJECT NAME: Matsalla Single-Family Residence; CASE NUMBER: MULTI-003501-2019; BADJ-003505-2019; CDPNF-003506-2019; FILING DATE: December 12, 2019; APPLICANT: Jude and Vanessa Matsalla; LOCATION: 2387 Newport Avenue (APN 261-052-12); PROJECT DESCRIPTION: A Boundary Adjustment and Coastal Development Permit for the demolition of a single-family residence and all onsite structures, consolidation of two existing underlying legal lots into one lot, and construct a new single-family residence with detached accessory structure comprised of a first-floor garage, and second-floor Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) and site improvements; ZONING/OVERLAY: The project site is located within the Residential-11 (R11) Zone, Special Study and the Coastal Overlay Zones; ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS: The project has been determined to be exempt from environmental review pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Sections 15301(l)(1), 15303(a), and 15060(c)(2) which exempts the demolition and construction of one new single-family residence including the accessory dwelling unit; and the lot consolidation. STAFF CONTACT: J. Dichoso, AICP, Senior Planner, 760-633-2681 or jdichoso@encinitasca.gov

PRIOR TO 5:00 PM ON MONDAY, MARCH 27, 2023 ANY INTERESTED PERSON MAY REVIEW THE APPLICATION AND PRESENT TESTIMONY, ORALLY OR IN WRITING, TO THE DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT. WRITTEN TESTIMONY IS PREFERRED IN ORDER TO HAVE A RECORD OF THE COMMENTS RECEIVED.

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

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

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

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the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. NOTICE TO

TENANT: Effective January 1, 2021, you may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction.

If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call (855) 313-3319, or visit this internet website www. clearreconcorp.com, using the file number assigned to this case 108357-CA to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale.

If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase.

SHOWN BELOW of Official Records of the County Recorder of SAN DIEGO County, California, and pursuant to the Notice of Default and Election to Sell there under recorded on AS SHOWN BELOW as Instrument No. AS SHOWN BELOW of said Official Records. WILL SELL BY PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH

On 4/6/2023 at 10:00 AM, AT THE FRONT ENTRANCE TO CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY 2121 PALOMAR AIRPORT ROAD, CARLSBAD CA 92011 (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), 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 heretofore described is being sold “as is”. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported

SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY GRAND PACIFIC CARLSBAD A CALIFORNIA

4/1/2022

103577 B0485965S

110 EACH 29 214-010-94-00 GLENN A. BONDS AND STEPHANIE

BONDS HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS GRAND PACIFIC CARLSBAD

A CALIFORNIA LIMITED PARTNERSHIP 05/15/2017

06/01/2017 2017-0245648

5/27/2022 2022-0226458

$36347.76 103578 B0488945C

MCS21007BO 210 ODD 07 214010-94-00 MARISSA MCBRIDE CARMONA AND JOSE LUIS CARMONA HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS GRAND PACIFIC CARLSBAD

L.P. A CALIFORNIA LIMITED PARTNERSHIP 07/06/2017 07/20/2017 2017-0327015

5/27/2022 2022-0226458

$21966.21 104704 B0510965S

MCS20746AZ 207 46 214010-94-00 JOHN DOUGLAS GRIFFITH AND TONIE BIBSY GRIFFITH HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS GRAND PACIFIC CARLSBAD A CALIFORNIA LIMITED

SECTION A NOTICE INVITING BIDS CITY OF ENCINITAS

Santa Fe Drive Corridor Improvements Western Phase CS19E

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 April 3rd, 2023. At which time said ELECTRONIC BIDS will be publicly opened and read.

WORK TO BE DONE: The work to be done generally includes:

The work consists of clearing and grubbing, new concrete sidewalks, new pedestrian ramps, concrete driveways, concrete curb & gutter, storm drain pipes, install Class II Aggregate Base, asphalt concrete, asphalt berms, install bioswales, vegetated swales, PCC bike path, retaining walls, traffic signal modifications, and traffic striping along Santa Fe Drive. 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.

Engineer’s Estimate (Base Bid) - $2,122,000

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 submitting the lowest base bid. Pursuant to Public Contract Code Section 1103, a “Responsible Bidder”, means a bidder who has demonstrated the attributes of trustworthiness, as well as quality, fitness, capacity, and experience to satisfactorily perform this public works contract.

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 Proposers to check the website regularly for information updates and Bid Clarifications, as well as any addenda. Contract documents may also be obtained after Monday, March 6th at the Engineering counter in City Hall located at 505 S. Vulcan Ave., Encinitas, CA 92024, at a non-refundable cost of $50.00 per set. To submit a bid, a bidder must register 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.

Should contractors choose to pick up project plans and specifications at Plan Rooms, the contractors shall still be responsible for registering as a plan holder as described above and obtaining all addenda 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.

PREVAILING WAGE: This is a prevailing wage project and prevailing wage rates for this locality and project as determined by the director of industrial relations apply, pursuant to labor code section 1770, et. Seq. A copy of the prevailing wage rates shall be posted on the job site by the contractor. A schedule of prevailing wage rates is available for review at the City’s offices or may be found on the internet at http://www.dir.ca.gov/Public-Works/Prevailing-Wage. html. The successful bidder shall be required to pay at least the wage rates set forth in that schedule.

A copy of the prevailing wage rates shall be posted on the job site by the Contractor. A schedule of prevailing wage rates is available for review at the City’s offices. Questions pertaining to State predetermined wage rates should be directed to the State department of Industrial Relations website at www.dir.gov . The successful bidder shall be required to pay at least the wage rates set forth in that schedule. The prime contractor shall be responsible for ensuring compliance with all applicable provisions of the Labor Code including, but not limited to, Section 1777.5.

Notice: Subject to exceptions as set forth in Labor Code section 1771.1, contractor or subcontractor shall not be qualified to bid on, be listed in a bid proposal, subject to the requirements of Section 4104 of the Public Contract Code, or engage in the performance of any contract for public work, as defined by statute, unless it is currently registered and qualified to perform public work pursuant to Labor Code Section 1725.5. The City may not accept a bid nor any contract or subcontract entered into without proof of the contractor or subcontractor’s current registration to perform public work pursuant to Section 1725.5. For more information, go to http://www.dir.ca.gov/Public-Works/ Certified-Payroll-Reporting.html

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: ______________________ DATE: ____________ Jill T. Bankston, PE City Engineer

PARTNERSHIP 09/18/2018 10/04/2018 2018-0413730

8/19/2022 2022-0335728

$32991.63 104706 B0436615C MCS23104DE 231 04 214-01094-00 JOSEPH A. MONTANO AND LEANN M. MONTANO HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS GRAND PACIFIC CARLSBAD A CALIFORNIA LIMITED PARTNERSHIP 10/16/2014

10/30/2014 2014-0471683

8/19/2022 2022-0335728

$15165.31 105309 B0522005C MCS13039CZ 130 39 214-010-9400 CATHYLIE COMPLE A(N) SINGLE WOMAN AS SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY GRAND PACIFIC CARLSBAD A CALIFORNIA LIMITED

PARTNERSHIP 04/28/2019 06/13/2019 2019-0229281

10/5/2022 2022-0390381

$25342.37 105657 B0520705H

MCS20804DO 208 ODD 04 214-010-94-00 PATRICK A. DEAN A(N) UNMARRIED MAN AND MARIA FARRAH ABELLAR A(N) UNMARRIED WOMAN AS JOINT TENANTS GRAND PACIFIC CARLSBAD A CALIFORNIA LIMITED

PARTNERSHIP 04/24/2019 05/09/2019 2019-0173529 10/28/2022 2022-0415884 $23776.63

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 the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to-wit is estimated at AS SHOWN ABOVE Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, may increase this figure prior to sale. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and

a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell

to be recorded in the county where the real property is located and more than three months have elapsed since such recordation. NOTICE

TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS:

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

on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property.

NOTICE TO PROPERTY

OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of

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NOTICE INVITING BIDS

CITY OF ENCINITAS

MOONLIGHT BEACH BARRELS AND STORM WATER REPAIRS

Notice is hereby given that the City of Encinitas will receive ELECTRONIC BIDS ONLY, via the on-line bidding service Planet Bids, up to 2:00 p.m. on March 24, 2023. At which time said ELECTRONIC BIDS will be publicly opened and read. The results of the bids for the MOONLIGHT BEACH BARRELS AND STORM WATER REPAIRS (CD05E) will only be available in PlanetBids starting at 2:00 p.m. on March 2, 2023. The results of the bids for the MOONLIGHT BEACH BARRELS AND STORM WATER REPAIRS (CD05E) will only be available in PlanetBids starting at 2:00 p.m. on March 24, 2023.

WORK TO BE DONE: The work to be done is located at 400 B Street, Encinitas, California. The work to be completed involves cleaning existing CMP culverts, complete point repairs along the culverts, and lining three 72-inch CMP culverts. The work also includes emergency channel repair consisting of demolition of collapsed gabion retaining wall and construction of new gabion retaining wall. Also included is remove and replace damaged fencing and repair sinkhole adjacent to storm drain channel.

Engineer’s Estimate is $1,410,000.

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, fitness, capacity, and experience to satisfactorily perform this public works contract.

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 Proposers to check the website regularly for information updates and Bid Clarifications, as well as any addenda. To submit a bid, a bidder must register as a vendor (planholder) and download the contract documents from the City of Encinitas Website at http://www.encinitasca.gov/bids. 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

PREVAILING WAGE: This is a prevailing wage project and prevailing wage rates for this locality and project as determined by the Director of Industrial Relations apply, pursuant to labor code section 1770, et. Seq. The Prevailing Wage Determination for this project will be 2022-2. A copy of the prevailing wage rates shall be posted on the job site by the contractor. A schedule of prevailing wage rates is available for review at the California Department of Industrial Relations web site found on the internet at http://www.dir.ca.gov/Public-Works/Prevailing-Wage.html. The successful bidder shall be required to pay at least the wage rates set forth in that schedule. Certified Payroll records shall be maintained by the contractor and copies of the certified payroll shall be electronically sent to the Department of Industrial Relations and hardcopies of the certified payroll shall be delivered to the City at the end of each month during the entire duration of the project.

Notice: Subject to exceptions as set forth in Labor Code section 1771.1, contractor or subcontractor shall not be qualified to bid on, be listed in a bid proposal, subject to the requirements of Section 4104 of the Public Contract Code, or engage in the performance of any contract for public work, as defined by statute, unless it is currently registered and qualified to perform public work pursuant to Labor Code Section 1725.5. The City may not accept a bid nor any contract or subcontract entered into without proof of the contractor or subcontractor’s current registration to perform public work pursuant to Section 1725.5. For more information, go to http://www.dir.ca.gov/Public-Works/ Certified-Payroll-Reporting.html

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.

City Engineer

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this property, you may call the number shown below in BOLD, using the REF number assigned to this case on SHOWN ABOVE. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. IN ORDER TO BRING YOUR ACCOUNT CURRENT, PLEASE CONTACT ADVANCED FINANCIAL COMPANY AT PHONE NO.

DATE: March 2, 2023

800-234-6222 EXT 189 DATE: 3/8/2023 CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE 2121 PALOMAR AIRPORT ROAD, SUITE 330B CARLSBAD, CA 92011 PHONE NO. (858) 207-0646 BY LORI R. FLEMINGS, as Authorized Signor 03/17/2023, 03/24/2023, 03/31/2023 CN 27433

T.S. No. 107333-CA APN: 149-040-39-43 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 7/7/2006. 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 On 4/3/2023 at 10:30 AM, CLEAR RECON CORP, as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 7/7/2006 as Instrument No. 2006-0482702 of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of San Diego County, State of CALIFORNIA executed by: FINTAN GERALD ROCHE AND PAULINE ANN ROCHE, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS COMMUNITY PROPERTY

AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, SAVINGS ASSOCIATION, OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE; AT THE MAIN ENTRANCE TO THE EAST COUNTY REGIONAL CENTER BY STATUE, 250 E. MAIN STREET, EL CAJON, CA 92020 all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: MORE FULLY DESCRIBED ON SAID DEED OF TRUST The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 506 CANYON DR UNIT 43, 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: $88,304.32 If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned or its predecessor caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid

CITY OF ENCINITAS

YOUTH COMMISSION ANNUAL RECRUITMENT FOR THE 2023-24 SCHOOL YEAR

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Encinitas is accepting applications for appointment to the Youth Commission representing grades 7 through 12.

Applicants must apply online from the City’s web site located at: http://www.encinitasca.gov/Government/Boards-Commissions/Youth-Commission. For additional information regarding your application, you may contact the City Clerk at 505 South Vulcan Avenue in Encinitas, by phone at (760) 633-2601, or by email cityclerk@encinitasca.gov.

• All applications must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 13, 2023.

• Applicants must be residents of the City of Encinitas.

• Youth Commission composition shall include representatives from school grades 7 through 12.

• Applicants may be asked to meet with City Council Members at a future Council Meeting (date to be determined) to briefly discuss their reasons for seeking appointment to the Youth Commission (e.g. a 2–3-minute presentation by the applicant).

• Youth Commissioners must be able to attend commission meetings on the first Wednesday of each month at 4:30 p.m. (September through June) and participate in Youth Commission projects and subcommittees.

The Youth Commission consists of up to nine (9) voting members all serving a one-year term. Youth Commission duties include:

• Development of an Annual Work Plan.

• Review and updates on the Youth/Teen Master Plan.

• Advising the City Council on matters regarding youth/teen services and programs.

• Cooperation with other public and private agencies.

If you have any Youth Commission specific questions, please contact Parker Anderson of the Parks and Recreation Department at (760) 633-2756. 03/17/2023 CN

at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (844) 477-7869 or visit this Internet Web site WWW. STOXPOSTING.COM, using the file number assigned to this case 107333-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. NOTICE TO TENANT: Effective January 1, 2021, you may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale,

you can call (855) 313-3319, or visit this internet website www. clearreconcorp.com, using the file number assigned to this case 107333-CA to find the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. FOR SALES

INFORMATION: (844) 4777869 CLEAR RECON CORP 8880 Rio San Diego Drive, Suite 725 San Diego, California 92108 STOX 936977_107333CA 03/03/2023, 03/10/2023, 03/17/2023 CN 27387

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

CASE# 37-202300010379-CU-PT-NC

TO ALL INTERESTED

PERSONS:

Petitioner(s): Catherine Mary Redinger filed a petition with this court for a decree changing name as follows: a.

Present name: Catherine Mary Redinger change to proposed name: Katie Mary Doyle

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

NOTICE OF HEARING: On May 02, 2023 at 8:30 a.m., in Dept. 25 of the Superior Court of California, 325 S Melrose Dr., Vista CA 92081, North County Division.

NO HEARING WILL OCCUR ON THE ABOVE DATE; ATTACHMENT TO ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE

OF NAME (JC FORM #NC-120)

NO HEARING WILL OCCUR ON THE DATE SPECIFIED IN THE ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE. The court will review the documents filed as of the date specified on the Order to Show Cause for Change of Name (JC Form #NC-120).

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

To change a name on a legal document, including a birth certificate, social security card, driver license, passport, and other identification, a certified copy of Decree Changing Name (JC Form #NC-130) or Decree Changing Name and Order Recognizing Change of Gender and for Issuance of New Birth Certificate (JC Form #NC-230) may be required. Contact the agency(ies) who issues the legal document that needs to be changed, to determine if a certified copy is required.

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

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

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

Any Petition for the name change of a minor that is signed by only one parent must have this Attachment served along

with the Petition and Order to Show Cause, on the other nonsigning parent, and proof of service must be filed with the court. IT IS SO ORDERED.

Filed Date: 03/14/2023

Brad A. Weinreb Judge of the Superior Court. 03/17, 03/24, 03/31, 04/07/2023

CN 27453

NOTICE OF PUBLIC LIEN SALE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the contents of the following storage units will be

offered for sale at public auction for enforcement of storage lien. Storage address: 1566 E. Valley Parkway, Escondido, CA 92027. The Online Auction will be held Friday, March 31, 2022 at 1:00 pm. Location of Online Auction: www.storagetreasures.com

Terms are CASH ONLY! Valley Rose Self Storage reserves the right to refuse any bid or cancel the auction. The following units may include, but not limited to electronic items, furniture, & household items, unless otherwise stated.

Hector Castellanos - unit E204 03/17, 03/24/2023 CN 27441

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF SYLVIA L. PELLETIER Case # 37-2023-00007842PR-PL-CTL

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of Sylvia L. Pelletier.

A Petition for Probate has been filed by Nanette L. Stewart in the Superior Court of California, County of San Diego.

The Petition for Probate requests that Nanette L. Stewart 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 file 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 files 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: May 10, 2023;

Time: 1:30 PM; in Dept.: 502. Court address: 1100 Union St., San Diego CA 92101, Central Courthouse. Appearances may be made in person in the department; or by using the department’s Microsoft Teams (“MSTeams”) video link; or by calling the department’s MSTeams conference phone number and using the assigned conference ID number. The department’s in person instructions, MSTeams video conference link, MS Teams conference phone number, and assigned conference ID number can be found at www.sdcourt.ca.gov/ ProbateHearings. Plan to check 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 file 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 file 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 first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined 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 affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner: Paul V. L. Campo 316 S. Melrose Dr., Ste 106 Vista CA 92081-6668 Telephone: 760.639.1680 03/17, 03/24, 03/31/2023

CN 27437

Summons (Domestic Violence Restraining Order) Citación (Orden de restricción de violencia en el hogar )

Case Number: (Número de caso) 23FDV00265N

(1) Person asking for protection (La persona que solicita protección): Kimberly Kochergen

(2) Notice to (Aviso a): Daniel Munchiando

The person in (1) is asking for a Domestic Violence Restraining Order against you.

La persona en (1) está pidiendo ona orden de restricción de violencia en el hogar contra usted. Lea la página 2 para más información.

You have a court date

Tiene una audiencia en la corte

Date Fecha: May 17, 2023

Time Hora: 9:00 AM Dept. Depto: N-19

Name and address of the court:

Nombre y dirección de la corte: Superior Court of California County of San Diego 325 S. Melrose Dr. Vista CA 92081 North County Division

What if I don’t go to my court date?

If you do not go to your court date, the judge can grant a restraining order that limits your contact with the person in (1). If you have a child with the

person in (1), the court could make orders that limit your time with your child. Having a restraining order against you may impact your life in other ways, including preventing you from having guns and ammunition. If you do not go to your court date, the judge could grant everything that the person in (1) asked the judge to order.

¿ Qué pasa si no yoy a la audiencia? Si no va a la audiencia, el juez pueda dictar una orden de restricción que limita su contacto con la persona en (1). Si tiene un hijo con la persona en (1), la corte puede dictar órdenas que limitan su tiempo con su hijo. Una orden de restricción en su contra puede tener otras consecuencias, como prohibirle tener armas de fuego y municiones. Si no va a la audiencia, el juez puede ordenar todo lo que pide la persona en (1).

How do I find out what the person in (1) is asking for?

To find out what the person in (1) is asking for the judge to order, go to the courthouse listed at the top of page 1. Ask the court clerk to let you see

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your case file. You will need to give the court clerk your case number, which is listed above and on page 1. The request for restraining order will be on form DV-100, Request for Domestic Violence Restraining Order.

¿ Cómo puedo entender lo que pide la persona en (1)?

Para entender lo que pide la persona en (1), vaya al tribunal en la dirección indicada en la parte superior de la página 1. Pida al secretario de la corte permiso para ver el expediente de su caso. Tendrá que darle al secretario el número de su caso, que aparece arriba y en la página 1. La Solicitud de una orden de restricción se hace en el formulario DV-100, Solicitud de orden de restricción de violencia en el hogar.

Where can I get help?

Free legal information is available at your local court’s self-help center. Go to www. courts.ca.gov/selfhelp to find your local center.

¿ Dónde puedo obtener ayuda?

Puede obtener información legal gratis en el centro de ayunda de su corte. Vea https://www.courts.ca.gov/ selfhelp-selfhelpcenters. htm?rdeLocaleAttr=es para encontrar el centro de ayuda en su condado.

Do I need a lawyer?

You are not required to have a lawyer, but you may want legal advise before your court hearing. For help finding a lawyer, you can visit www. lawhelpca.org or contact your local bar association.

¿ Necesito un abogado?

No es obligatorio tener un abogado, pero es possible que quiera consejos legales antes de la audiencia en la corte. Para ayuda a encontrar un abogado, vista https://www.lawhelpca. org/es/homepage o contacte al Colegio de Abogados local.

Date (Fecha): March 08, 2023

Clerk, by (Secretario, por):

K. McFeeters Deputy (Asistente) 03/17, 03/24, 03/31, 04/07/2023

CN 27436

NOTICE OF PUBLIC LIEN SALE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the contents of the following storage units will be offered for sale at public auction for enforcement of storage lien. The Online Auction will be held Friday, March 24th at 1:00 pm. Location of Online Auction: www.storagetreasures. com. Storage address: 2405 Cougar Drive Carlsbad, CA 92010. Terms are CASH ONLY! West Coast Self-Storage reserves the right to refuse any bid or cancel the auction. The following units may include, but not limited to electronic items, furniture, & household items, unless otherwise stated.

Size Name 10.7.5 Resha, Brian

5x5 Guthery, Sebastian 03/10, 03/17/2023 CN 27418

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF AUDREY LUCILLE CLARK Case# 37-2023-00006981PR-LA-CTL

To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of Audrey Lucille Clark

A Petition for Probate has been filed by Angela L. Johnson, in the Superior Court of California, County of San Diego.

The Petition for Probate requests that Angela L. Johnson 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 files 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: May 10, 2023; Time: 1:30 pm; in Dept.: 502. Court address: 1100 Union St., San Diego CA 92101, Central Courthouse. 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

If you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file 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 file 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 first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined 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 affect your rights as a creditor. You

may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law.

You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing 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.

Decedent NOTICE TO CREDITORS

(Cal. Probate Code § 19050)

Notice is hereby given to the creditors and contingent creditors of the above-named decedent that all persons having claims against the decedent are required to mail or deliver a copy to Roger Lawrence Escalle and Isabel Escalle, Trustees of the Escalle Family Trust, dated April 27, 2001, as restated on October 6, 2020, of which the Decedent was the grantor, c/o Shoshannah Hart, Attorney at Law, at 5205 Avenida Encinas, Suite A, Carlsbad, CA 92008, within the later of 4 months after date of first publication of notice to creditors or, if notice is mailed or personally delivered to you, 60 days after the date this notice is mailed or personally delivered to you, or you must petition to file a late claim as provided in Probate Code §19103. A claim form may be obtained from the court clerk. For your protection, you are encouraged to file your claim by certified mail, with return receipt requested.

Date: February 23, 2023

/s/ Shoshannah Hart, Attorney at Law

Attorney for Trustees, Roger Lawrence Escalle and Isabel Escalle

Pub: 03/03, 03/10, 03/17/2023

Tasch & Hart Law Firm

5205 Avenida Encinas, Suite A Carlsbad, CA

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2023-9003395 Filed: Feb 14, 2023 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. TinyDonutsJust4U. Located at: 6712 Corintia St., Carlsbad CA 92009 San Diego. Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Information: 1. Lisa Michele Tucker, 6712 Corintia St., Carlsbad CA 92009. This business is conducted by: Individual. Registrant First Commenced to Transact Business Under the Above Names(s)

03/31/2023 CN 27422

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2023-9004364 Filed: Feb 27, 2023 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Puffy Fish Designs. Located at: 7929 Los Pinos Cir., Carlsbad CA 92009 San Diego. Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Information: 1. Ann Colleen Arm, 7929 Los Pinos Cir., Carlsbad CA 92009. This business is conducted by: Individual. Registrant First Commenced to Transact Business Under the Above

Names(s) as of: 02/01/2023 S/ Ann Colleen Arm 03/10, 03/17, 03/24, 03/31/2023 CN 27421

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2023-9004718

Filed: Mar 02, 2023 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business

Name(s): A. Holo Earth Theory. Located at: 800 Windridge Cir., San Marcos CA 92078 San Diego. Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Information:

1. Theodore Nikolas Sedorook, 800 Windridge

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Odd Files

WAIT, WHAT?

The Exmoor Squirrel Project, a conservation endeavor in the United Kingdom aimed at saving the native red squirrel, has proposed that people set live traps for the non-native grey squirrel and that restaurants serve its meat, the BBC reported on Feb. 28. “Our woodlands, landscape and the biodiversity isn't set up to deal with the behaviors of the grey,” said the group’s manager, Kerry Hosegood. “We’re going to introduce them to restaurants in the Exmoor area because they actually make for good eating,” she added. “This isn’t something that we like to do ... just target greys ... It’s a very serious project.” She said the grey squirrels have caused about 40 million pounds’ worth of damage to trees annually.

[BBC, 2/28/2023]

SUSPICIONS CONFIRMED

Madison County (Illinois) coroner Steve Nonn solved a nearly year-old mystery on March 2 when he released the results of an autopsy on Richard Maedge of Troy, Illinois.

Maedge’s wife, Jennifer, had reported him missing in late April last year after he failed to come home from work, KTVI-TV reported.

His car, wallet and keys were at the house, but she couldn’t find him. Police searched the house, which they described as a “hoard-

er home,” but did not locate him.

In fact, they searched twice, as Jennifer was also looking for the source of a “sewerlike” odor in the dwelling.

Finally, on Dec. 11, as Jennifer pulled out Christmas decorations from a concealed storage space, she discovered Richard’s mummified body. The coroner ruled that Maedge hanged himself and that there was no foul play in his death.

[KTVI, 3/6/2023]

NEWS YOU CAN USE

Mushrooms have been in the news a lot lately, but you probably didn’t know that Texas has a state mushroom: the Devil’s Cigar or Texas Star.

KXAN-TV reported that the Lone Star State’s designated fungi is ultra-rare, growing only on decomposing cedar elm or oak tree stumps and roots in the U.S. and Japan. It comes out of the earth in a cylindrical shape, then “will open up into a three- to eight-pointed star,” said Angel Schatz of the Central Texas Mycological Society.

That’s when it releases its spores and sometimes hisses. “It is a very cool mushroom to have as our state mushroom,” Schatz said. [KXAN, 3/7/2023]

AWESOME!

Kansans take their tornado sirens seriously, so it was no surprise that on March 4 in the Wichita suburb of Park City, a ribbon-cutting ceremony took place to mark the reinstal-

lation of the city’s oldest Thunderbolt siren, KSNWTV reported. The sirens are remnants of the Cold War, and four of them are still in service in Sedgwick County. “About a year ago, we took them down, had them refurbished, and put them back up in our system,” explained Jonathan Marr, deputy director for Sedgwick County Emergency Management. The feted siren had been in use for 70 years. [KSNW, 3/6/2023]

IT’S COME TO THIS

Tattoo artist Dean Gunther of Manchester, United Kingdom, has made one man’s body goals come true: He’s inked a ripped six-pack on the man’s torso, freeing the man from eating right and exercising more, the Daily Mail reported on March 6.

“He decided that by getting a six-pack tattoo, he will always look summer-ready while still being able to enjoy beer and good food,” Gunther said of his customer. The artistic tat took two days to complete. [Daily Mail, 3/6/2023]

COMPELLING EXPLANATION

At a preliminary hearing in San Francisco Superior Court on March 6, police officers offered testimony about a Feb. 1 incident in which Dmitri Mishin fired a replica gun inside a synagogue, The San Francisco Standard reported.

As officers interrogated Mishin, he explained that the shooting was an act of prayer he was giving for his neighbor's bird.

Mishin, who pleaded not guilty, told officers he lives on a submarine and talks with North Korean and Japanese leaders, and that weapons found in his home were movie props.

After the shooting at the synagogue, he waved goodbye and left. Unsurprisingly, this isn't Mishin's first run-in with the law; his mother testified that he suffers from mental illness. The hearing was ongoing. [SF Standard, 3/6/2023]

SOMEONE YOUR OWN SIZE

David Jimenez, 65, of Maui, Hawaii, was arrested on March 6 for “pursuing a humpback whale,” CBS News reported.

Jimenez, who calls himself Dolphin Dave, was allegedly harassing the whale and dolphins in Kealakekua Bay State Historical Park, where he was snorkeling. Jimenez was unrepentant, though: He told officers “he’s not going to stop swimming with whales and dolphins ‘because it’s magical and others do much worse things.’” Humpback whales are protected under the National Marine Sanctuaries Act. [CBS News, 3/7/2023]

BRIGHT IDEA

In China, women modeling lingerie for online retailers violates the country’s rules about spreading obscene material, Insider reported on March 1.

Instead, underwear companies are hiring men to model the clothing — and it’s working out better than you might think.

“The guy wears it bet-

ter than the girl,” one online commenter posted. Others argue that the restrictions are “depriving women of job opportunities.”

“We don’t really have a choice,” said one business owner, Mr. Xu. “The designs can’t be modeled by our female colleagues, so we will use our male colleagues to model it.” [Insider, 3/1/2023]

GOOD TO HAVE A HOBBY

You missed it again. Key West, Florida's annual Conch Shell Blowing Contest took place on March 4, with Carol Whiteley of Ontario, Canada, winning the women’s division and Brian Cardis of Macon, Georgia, taking the men’s top prize.

Entrants of all ages were judged on quality, novelty, duration and loudness, the Associated Press reported.

Michael and Georgann Wachter from Avon Lake, Ohio, impressed the audience with a shell and vocal duet of Elvis Presley’s “Hound Dog.” Whiteley said she toots her shell to celebrate sunsets at her riverside home. Time to start practicing for next year! [AP, 3/4/2023]

IRONY

Your Mates Brewing Co. has recalled cans of its Watermelon Sour Beer because of “excess alcohol,” United Press International reported.

The Australian brand said the beer could pose a risk of illness; it was unintentionally fermented twice, causing it to have a higher alcohol content and

carbonation. The brand is sold in Queensland and online Down Under. [UPI, 3/7/2023]

POLICE REPORTS

Hayato Baba, 21, of Narashino, Japan, was taken into custody in March because he allegedly assaulted another man and stole his wallet outside a convenience store, Japan Today reported — all because the guy was taking too long in the restroom. Baba admitted to punching the victim twice in the face and taking the wallet. [Japan Today, 2/19/2023]

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FOR RELEASE MARCH 13, 2023

EDITORS: These horoscopes are for use the week of March 20, 2023.

1. MOVIES: What is the name of Scarlett and Rhett’s daughter in “Gone with the Wind”?

2. GEOGRAPHY: What body of water lies between Australia and New Zealand?

3. TELEVISION: Eric Camden is a minister on which TV dramedy?

4. CHEMISTRY: Which element has the Latin name stannum (Sn)?

5. LITERATURE: Which book is first written in C.S. Lewis’ Chronicles of Narnia series?

6. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: What is the name of the bird logo on Twitter?

7. ANIMAL KINGDOM: How long does it take a sloth to digest food?

8. PSYCHOLOGY: What is the irrational fear represented by coulrophobia?

9. MYTHOLOGY: Which Greek god stared at his own reflection until he died?

10. INVENTIONS: What did Alessandro Volta invent?

ARIES (March 21 to April 19)

Some unsettling facts about a past situation could come to light. And ,while you’d love to deal with it immediately, it’s best to get more information to support your case.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) A straightforward approach to a baffling situation is best. Don’t allow yourself to be drawn into an already messy mass of tangles and lies. Deal with it and move on.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Don’t be discouraged or deterred by a colleague’s negative opinion about your ideas. It could actually prove to be helpful when you finally get around to finalizing your plan.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22)

Ignore that sudden attack of “modesty” and step up to claim the credit you so rightly earned. Remember: A lot of people are proud of you and want to share in your achievements.

LEO (July 23 to August 22) A financial “deal” that seems to be just right for you Leos and Leonas could be grounded more in gossamer than substance. Get an expert’s advice to help you check it out.

VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Don’t ignore that suddenly cool or even rude attitude from someone who is close to you. Asking them for an explanation could reveal a misunderstanding that you were completely unaware of.

LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Unless you have sound knowledge, and not just an opinion, it’s best not to step into a family dispute involving a legal matter, regardless of whom you support. Leave that to the lawyers.

SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) An awkward situation presents the usually socially savvy Scorpian with a problem. But a courteous and considerate approach soon helps clear the air and ease communication.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) A calmer, less tense atmosphere prevails through much of the week, allowing you to restore your energy levels before tackling a new challenge coming up by week’s end.

CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Your approach to helping with a friend or family member’s problem could boomerang unless you take time to explain your method — and how and why it (usually!) works.

AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Someone who gave you a lot of grief might ask for a chance for the two of you to make a fresh start. You need to weigh the sincerity of the request carefully before giving them your answer.

PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Too much fantasizing about an upcoming decision could affect your judgment. Better to make your choices based on what you know now rather than what you might learn later.

BORN THIS WEEK: You have a way of seeing the best in people and helping them live up to their potential.

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TRIVIA TEST ANSWERS

1. Bonnie Blue Butler.

2. Tasman Sea. 3. “7th Heaven.” 4. Tin.

5. “The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe.” 6. Larry.

7. An average of 16 days, and up to 30 days. 8. Fear of clowns.9. Narcissus. 10. The electric battery.

the Performing Arts, 15498 Espola Rd, Poway.

FOREST/NATURE BATHING

Learn about phytoncides, terpenes, and the natural “medicine” in Nature’s atmosphere. $45, 9 to 11 a.m. Mar. 19 at San Diego Botanic Garden, 300 Quail Gardens Dr, Encinitas.

PRESSED FLOWER ART

Explore the craft of pressing and preserving flowers. $54, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Mar. 19 at San Diego Botanic Garden, 300 Quail Gardens Dr, Encinitas.

JAZZ EVENSONG

A blend of jazz rooted in the context of Anglican meditation and prayer. 4 p.m. at St. Michael’s-by-theSea Episcopal Church, 2775 Carlsbad Blvd, Carlsbad.

LATINO FILM FESTIVAL

Films, Festival Village and Arte Latino Gallery & “Mercado.” 2 to 10 p.m.

MARCH 20

CIRCUS VARGAS

The all-new production of Circus Vargas channels the City of Lights in their latest production, “Bonjour Paris.” 7:00 p.m. through March 20, except Tuesdays, at North County Mall, 272 E Via Rancho Pkwy, Escondido.

FOLK HERBAL MEDICINE

Join herbalist Corinne Feinberg. $48, 5:30 to 7 p.m. Mar. 20 at San Diego Botanic Garden, 300 Quail Gardens Dr, Encinitas.

MARCH 21

WHISKEY RIDGE

Whiskey Ridge is a high-energy country/southern rock band mixing popular country hits with Texas and Red Dirt country. $12, 8 p.m. at Belly Up, 143 S Cedros Ave, Solana Beach.

CLIMATE CHANGE TALK

Learn about Climate

Change and how it is impacting our water supplies

and how we adapt. 6 p.m. at Solana Beach Library, 157 Stevens Ave, Solana Beach.

IMPROV AT THE BROOKS

Get silly with improv classes. $10, 7 p.m. at The Brooks Theatre, 217 N Coast Hwy, Oceanside.

MARCH 22

CANCER FITNESS

Meet at the Cardiff Kook and Walk the Rail Trail. 10:30 a.m. at Cardiff Kook, Chesterfield Dr & S Coast Hwy 101, Cardiff by the Sea.

CANCER FITNESS

ZUMBA with Alessandra Colfi. 3 p.m. at EOS Fitness, 780 Garden View Ct, Encinitas.

HAPPY HOUR & CHESS

Play chess, cards and backgammon (bring your boards & sets - some chess boards available). 5:30 to 8 p.m. Mar. 22 at Sammy’s Del Mar, 12925 El Camino Real, San Diego.

SMARTPHONE PHOTOS

Learn how to use your smartphone to create striking garden images. $48, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Mar. 22 at San Diego Botanic Garden, 300 Quail Gardens Dr, Encinitas.

MARCH 23

TURTLE TOPIARY

Create your own turtle topiary table decoration with a variety of succulent cuttings from the Garden. $56, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Mar. 23 at San Diego Botanic Garden, 300 Quail Gardens Dr, Encinitas.

MARCH 24

COWBOY JACK

Family fun, food, games, pony rides and petting zoo. $12, 4 to 7 p.m. Mar. 24 at Bonsall West Elementary School, 5050 El Mirlo Dr, Oceanside.

NERD COMEDY NIGHT

Clever comedy and a smart audience make this Carlsbad tradition one-of-akind. $15, 7 p.m. at Harding Community Center, 3096

Harding St, Carlsbad.

OAKWOOD BRASS

A modern brass quintet aiming to revitalize chamber music. $20, 7:30 p.m. at Encinitas Library, 540 Cornish Dr, Encinitas.

VANESSA COLLIER

A master musician and multi-instrumentalist, Vanessa Collier, weaves funk, soul, rock, and blues. $30, 8 p.m. at Oceanside Theatre Company , 217 N Coast Hwy, Oceanside.

SCIENCE SEMINAR SERIES

A highlight of San Diego Botanic Garden’s commitment to and support of current plant-based research. $18, 2 to 3 p.m. Mar. 24 at San Diego Botanic Garden, 300 Quail Gardens Dr, Encinitas.

MARCH 25

PIRATE PLUNGE

Pirate-themed pool activities and games. $10, 5 p.m. at Alga Norte Aquatic Center, 6565 Alicante Rd, Carlsbad.

THE MOTHER HIPS

Debuting new album “Glowing Lantern.” $23, 9 p.m. at Belly Up, 160 S Cedros Ave, Solana Beach.

PAINT & SIP

Step-by-step instructions with a selection of alcoholic sips for those 21 and up or non-alcoholic sips for all ages. $60, 1 p.m. at Downtown Oceanside, Pier View Way, Oceanside.

PANACHE ART AUCTION

Celebrate with the artists and collectors, at this intimate fundraiser benefitting the Escondido Arts Partnership. $40 general admission, $25 for EAP Members. 5:30 p.m. at Escondido Arts Partnership, 100 E Grand Ave, Escondido.

PERSIAN NEW YEAR

The Persian Culture Center partners with the Library to celebrate Persian New Year. 3 to 4 p.m. Mar. 25 at Escondido Public Library, 239 S Kalmia St, Escondido.

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Pride by the Beach returns to Oceanside

The North County LGBTQ Resource Center is thrilled to present its upcoming annual Pride by the Beach festival in Oceanside.

The family-friendly, alcohol- and tobacco-free event is the second largest annual festival in Oceanside that continues to grow each year.

“We went from 8,000 people in 2019 to 20,000 last year,” said Director Roxanne Deatherage.

As advocates for a diverse LGBTQ community, the North County LGBTQ Resource Center hosts Pride by the Beach each year as part of its mission and vision in making people feel accepted, valued, safe and free from social stigma.

This year’s theme, “Free to Be Me in 2023,” highlights the significance of what it means for each individual to express themselves freely during a time when many states throughout the nation are passing or attempting to pass anti-LGBTQ laws.

The festival’s theme also means a lot to Deatherage, who was able to find a sense of community in Oceanside when she and her wife first started volunteering for the resource center a few years ago.

Those who attend Pride by the Beach at the Oceanside Civic Center Plaza from 12-6 p.m. on June 3 will enjoy two stages of entertainment, various speakers, retail vendors, interactive art displays, face painting and diverse food choices including vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free options.

Though the festival is still a few months away, locals can attend the upcoming Drag Takeover Disney Edition show at the Belly Up Tavern in Solana Beach on March 28.

Proceeds from the drag show will go to Pride by the Beach.

“All of our queens donate their time for the show,” Deatherage said. Doors open at 7 p.m.

including Chad Micheals from the second season of RuPaul’s Drag Race. Purchase tickets fast as the show is expected to sell out.

and the show officially begins at 8 p.m., featuring San Diego’s finest performers

The North County LGBTQ Resource Center has been serving thousands for the last 12 years. The center has increased its mental health and clinical services and has multiple programs to meet the needs of the local LGBTQ community, including housing and food insecurity assistance. Visit the center at 3320 Mission Ave., Suite #2, Oceanside, or call 760-5738241.

3 classical music pieces to get you in the mood for spring!

By Amber Flynn

“The first blooms of Spring always Make my heart sing.”

— S. Brown

Spring will be here on March 20th We welcome this season of longer days, and the excitement of the sun, and the bursting of spring flowers!! Music has always been known for capturing and celebrating how we feel. What better way to celebrate it with classical music designed to “nod” toward the seasons?

• Antonio Vivaldi, The Four Seasons La Primavera (‘Spring’) .

You will feel the excitement and vibrancy of this song within the first 10 seconds - it is such a joy! It moves in so many ways and pleases the ear. Featured in the Netflix series “Wednesday,” and also “Pretty Woman,” “The Simpsons,” and “Runaway Train.”

• Johann Strauss II, Voices of Spring Waltz

The orchestral or piano versions of this waltz are what you’ll hear more often these days, but first,

there was “the music of the breeze that comes humming through the trees.”

• Robert Schumann, Symphony No. 1 in B-flat major, ‘Spring.’ Robert Schumann’s Spring is grand and moves beautifully. The composition’s celebratory spirit is felt from start to finish. Schumann conceived this symphony with the season of rejuvenation in mind. We hope they inspire you to the joy and beauty music brings!

For more info visit www. leadingnotestudios.com

We went from 8,000 people in 2019 to 20,000 last year.”

Roxanne Deatherage Director