The Coast News, November 21, 2025

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Encinitas sues Clark developer

City seeks clarity on fire code issues

By Jordan P. Ingram

ENCINITAS — The city of Encinitas is turning to the courts for clarity on the controversial 199-unit Clark Avenue Apartments project, seeking a ruling that the development violates fire safety regulations and to allow the city to withhold additional permits until the developer complies.

The city filed a complaint Nov. 5 in Vista Superior Court against WNG HHF Encinitas Apartments, LP, the development team behind the project wedged on a site between Interstate 5 and a web of narrow Leucadia streets.

“There is a spirited debate in our community as to what the fire code requires for a 199-unit apartment building served by narrow streets, and we think it is best to ask the judge to clarify the law for the benefit of the community we serve, for the developer, and for the city,” Mayor Bruce Ehlers told The Coast News in a statement.

Representing the city, attorney Michael Colantuono of Grass Valley-based Colantuono, Highsmith & Whatley, argued the development, approved by the City Council in 2022, violates fire-access rules because the access roads are too narrow and the site lacks a required turnaround area for fire engines.

Under the city’s fire code, updated in September to better align with neighboring jurisdictions, fire access roads generally must be at least 24 feet wide, with additional requirements for dead-end roads longer than 150 feet, including specific turnaround

Dreams united

By Noah Perkins

When

City SC Carlsbad soccer coach Tapiwa Manhungo was in first grade, Zimbabwe’s national team qualified for the Africa Cup of Nations for the first time. Midfielder Clement Matawu became his first soccer hero — French legend Thierry Henry would come later.

Growing up in the capital city of Harare, Manhungo fell in love with the game. With no field and no ball — just the open spaces around his neighborhood — he and his friends kicked plastic bottles, dreaming of one day being like Matawu.

“I always wanted to be a soccer player,” Manhungo told The Coast News. “That’s all I

wanted to do.”

Manhungo described his own childhood as relatively secure, noting that his parents both had jobs — his father as a consultant and his mother in the insurance industry — which gave him stability that many of his peers lacked.

“I think I had a secure, safe childhood,” he said, “but most of the players I grew up with weren’t in the same boat. Many of their parents didn’t have jobs, and they were raising multiple children on very little.”

After finishing school in Zimbabwe, Manhungo came to the United States on a soccer scholarship, starting at Paris Junior College in Texas before TURN TO COACH TAPS ON

COACH TAPIWA Manhungo gives players high-fives during a recent practice in Carlsbad. Manhungo, a City SC Carlsbad coach fondly referred to as “Coach Taps,” leads youth soccer teams in Carlsbad and his hometown of Harare, Zimbabwe. Photo by Tanya Perez

LOCAL CLUB soccer coach Tapiwa “Taps” Manhungo at a recent practice in Carlsbad. In January, Manhungo started a youth soccer team in his hometown of Harare, Zimbabwe. Photo by Tanya Perez

By Leo Place

ENCINITAS

— The city of Encinitas accepted a nearly $350,000 state grant last week to construct a pedestrian crossing across South Coast Highway 101 at the city’s southern border with Solana Beach, with the caveat that the project location and design may change from what was originally proposed.

The cities of Encinitas and Solana Beach have been collaborating for the past several years on designs for a Highway 101 crossing from the Harbaugh Seaside Trails park entrance to the south end of the South Cardiff State Beach parking lot.

Pedestrians can often be seen running across the highway between these two sites, with concerns rising about the potential for collisions. While the project would technically be located in Encinitas, its location along the border with Solana Beach makes it of great interest to residents of both cities.

Encinitas was granted a $349,920 Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) grant earlier this year to fund the project. The proposed design submitted last year for the grant, known as Option A, features a rectangular rapid flashing beacon and a pedestrian refuge island halfway across, resulting in a reduction in vehicle lanes.

The Encinitas City Council agreed at its Nov. 12 meeting to accept the HSIP grant for that design, but expressed strong opposition to any reduction in lanes on the 101. They said they would like to explore two other design options for the crossing, including one at a different point along Coast Highway 101, a few hundred feet away.

Changing the design would require the city to request a project scope change from Caltrans to use the grant.

“At a minimum, we need to accept that grant ASAP if we want to move forward with any of the three alternatives or a deviation thereof,” said Dan Nutter, director of engineering for Encinitas. “There is the potential that Caltrans can say no to a scope change of any kind.”

The City Council discussed two other designs, options B and C. Option B would install a pedestri-

an signal with short signal poles and pedestrian signal heads and would preserve two travel lanes in each direction without any reduction.

Option C would be located about 500 feet north at the intersection of Highway 101 and the South Cardiff State Beach parking lot vehicle entrance. It proposes adding a new traffic signal with a crosswalk, along with a sidewalk on the east side of the 101 connecting to the Harbaugh entrance.

The council was set to decide on the HSIP grant at its Oct. 22 meeting, but delayed the decision until November to discuss the matter with Solana Beach officials. Over the past couple of weeks, staff and officials from both cities have discussed their respective priorities for the crossing.

Several Solana Beach leaders, including City Council members and City Manager Alyssa Muto, attended the Nov. 12 meeting to advocate for continued collaboration between the two cities. They recognized that priorities on the Encinitas City Council have changed since work on the project began.

“What we’re hoping for tonight … is to just allow for that continued collaboration. I know that things have changed here in the city of Encinitas, and we want to work with the staff and with the engineers to do modifications to make all the projects and all the goals come together,” Muto said.

Solana Beach leaders are banking on Option A, as it is inextricably linked to plans for the extension of the Coastal Rail Trail that will run to the north end of the city and connect to the 101 crossing at Harbaugh.

Due to a conservation easement on the Harbaugh land that prohibits any improvements or grading, Solana Beach plans to extend

the Coastal Rail Trail into the road right-of-way, narrowing a portion of the 101 down to one lane on the east side via a “road diet.”

“Solana Beach is designing the missing link between Solana Beach and Encinitas at our northern boundary. We have a goal of creating a seamless connection between the Coastal Rail Trail and the Harbaugh Seaside Trail for our pedestrians and many users within our community,” said Engineering and Public Works Director Orelia DeBraal.

Encinitas council members said they would generally oppose the “road diet,”

or reduction in the number of lanes in each direction, which would be required to implement the design.

Mayor Bruce Ehlers expressed concerns about traffic backing up into Encinitas due to the lane reduction. He also said placing the Coastal Rail Trail in the right-of-way along the 101 would set a precedent for additional trail expansions into Cardiff, where it picks up again.

“I ran on a platform of no lane diets — lane-ectomies, as I call them — and the solution path we’re going down right now almost mandates we’re going to have to continue the Coastal Rail Trail on the easternmost lane and take it out all the way through Cardiff, and I don’t agree with that at all,” Ehlers said.

Design preferences varied among Encinitas council members. Ehlers, Councilmember Luke Shaffer, and Deputy Mayor Joy Lyndes said they liked Option C, although Lyndes shared some concerns about light impacts from the traffic signal on the surrounding lagoon and beach.

Council members Jim O’Hara and Marco San Antonio said a signal at that intersection is important, but that it was too much for the city to take on right now.

“I think really, if we’re going to address that intersection, once we decide how we’re going to approach that intersection with [bicycles], pedestrians, and cars, I think that’s really when we look at that intersection. I don’t think this is the time to look at that intersection,” O’Hara said.

Leaders of the Cardiff Town Council and Cardiff 101 Main Street also shared their support for Option C during public comment.

Leaders of the Nature Collective, the organization that acts as steward for the Harbaugh Trails land, and the Surfrider Foundation’s San Diego County chapter supported a crossing directly from the trail.

Overall, council members agreed, there is a lot more work and communication to be done with Solana Beach before a project design is set in stone.

“This is tricky. We’re coordinating across jurisdictions here. We both need to be on the same database, we both need to make sure the numbers work,” said Lyndes. “I don’t see a solution here that addresses all of our concerns. But I do see commitment from both cities, and I want to honor that and I want to move forward.”

Solana Beach said they

share the same commitment.

“We are willing to take the time to ensure that the inevitable crossing is one that both our city councils and our constituents will be proud of, and they will use this for decades to come,” said Solana Beach Councilmember Kristi Becker. “The engineering realities and regulatory oversight from state agencies will require that we work together on developing a project that gets our people safely to the west side of the 101.”

Work on the project goes back several years. In 2022, the two cities funded a study identifying three potential crossing options, including a pedestrian bridge over the 101 for around $2.5 million, a pedestrian tunnel beneath the highway for about $1.5 million, and a signalized crosswalk for about $500,000.

The closest pedestrian crosswalk across the 101 is at Solana Vista Drive, around a quarter mile south of the Harbaugh entrance. Nutter said the city will bring back options B and C at around a 10% design level to give the council a better idea of how to move forward. Once the grant is fully processed in early 2026, the city will submit a scope change request to Caltrans.

A PEDESTRIAN walks along Coast Highway 101 from South Cardiff State Beach to the Harbaugh Seaside Trails entrance on Tuesday in Encinitas. Photo by Leo Place

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Padilla opt-out scrambles race

By next year, it will have been 28 years since California has had a race for governor nearly so wide-open as what has begun to happen here.

It didn’t have to be that way. Had he chosen to run, the unbeaten, unscarred and un-scandaled Democratic U.S. Sen. Alex Padilla could have taken over the race like a giant over a gaggle of pygmies.

Every election since 1998 has had a similar look to that, with clear favorites from the start, from Gray Davis to Arnold Schwarzenegger to Jerry Brown to Gavin Newsom.

Without Padilla, this year’s race has no clear-cut favorite — yet.

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for. Our fundamental rights are worth fighting for.”

Padilla could have assured those battles would be carried on anyway by whoever he appointed to replace him in the Senate, had he become governor.

Padilla was a fairly low-profile senator from 2020, when he was appointed by Newsom to replace Harris, a senator before she became vice president.

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People often assume that success cures insecurity. That once you’ve earned the degree or the title, the nagging questions about your worth finally fall silent.

They don’t. I’m a physician. I care for patients at their most vulnerable, and I’m a proud wife and mother of two remarkable adult sons. On paper, my life looks like a success story. And yet, even now, I have moments where I wonder if I’m enough — smart enough, strong enough, worthy enough.

Self-worth, I’ve learned, isn’t a destination. It’s a practice.

For years, I struggled to understand why certain

responsibility where it belongs. They keep your spirit from carrying what was never yours to carry.

But reclaiming selfworth isn’t just a mantra. It’s daily work. I’ve had to learn to see myself as human — imperfect, yes, but still enough. I’ve learned to release unhealthy relationships instead of rehearsing their pain. I’m faster now at recognizing when someone or something is eroding my peace.

I’ve also anchored myself in purpose.

Caring for patients has saved my soul more times than I can count. In serving others, I find my own healing. Every patient encounter reminds me that my worth isn’t measured by who chooses to validate

in who I am.

These are the same values I’ve tried to pass on to my sons. They, along with my husband, are daily reminders of what truly matters: love, loyalty, and grace. My family has been both refuge and mirror, showing me that worth isn’t something you achieve — it’s something you live.

And here’s the truth I want others to hear: you can be accomplished and still wrestle with self-doubt. Carrying degrees doesn’t mean you stop carrying questions. What matters is what you do with them.

Do you let doubt define you — or refine you?

I still have days where the old voices try to re-

Self-worth isn’t about perfection or silence. It’s about knowing who you are, even when the world tries to convince you otherwise.

people seemed intent on making me feel small. Eventually, I realized something liberating: their behavior was never really about me. People who try to diminish others are usually fighting a private battle with their own insecurity. Hurting someone else gives them a brief, hollow sense of relief.

me, but by who I choose to lift up.

And when I lose sight of that, I think of my parents.

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Once I understood that, everything changed. I began repeating four words that became my quiet declaration of independence: “It’s all on them.”

When you extend a hand in good faith and someone betrays it — it’s all on them. When you offer financial help that’s never repaid — it’s all on them. When you trust someone who then weaponizes your vulnerability — it’s all on them. When you speak your truth and it’s twisted or dismissed — it’s all on them.

Those words don’t erase the hurt, but they keep the

They’re gone now, but they remain my compass. My father’s courage, my mother’s integrity, their unapologetic pride in being Kurdish — all of it lives in me. My mother never stopped wearing her Kurdish attire, even when it wasn’t fashionable or safe. That kind of quiet bravery leaves a permanent mark.

My parents passed down values that shaped my life:

Honesty. Even when it’s inconvenient.

Non-judgment. I’ve been judged often, but I refuse to pass that pain forward.

Courage. Not loud defiance — steady persistence in the face of fear.

Integrity and generosity. In our home, hospitality wasn’t optional.

turn. The difference now is that they don’t stay long. I remind myself that I’ve earned my place. I’ve built a life rooted in service, compassion, and truth. I am my parents’ daughter, my husband’s partner, and my sons’ mother — and their pride is evidence that I am enough.

Self-worth isn’t about perfection or silence. It’s about knowing who you are, even when the world tries to convince you otherwise. And resilience isn’t about being untouched by pain — it’s about refusing to become like those who caused it.

When in doubt, I return to those four words that have become both shield and compass: It’s all on them.

Dr. Reyzan Shali is a physician, author, and

Had he entered the race, every poll showed he would have been the instant leader, by a wide margin. He could have politically dwarfed the rest of the field, which now includes (among Democrats) former Orange County Congresswoman Katie Porter, former state Attorney General. Xavier Becerra, former Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, former state Controller Betty Yee, state schools Superintendent Tony Thurmond and former state Assembly majority leader Ian Calderon.

There are a few others, but none has made a dent in the polls, currently led by Republican Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco with about 13% voter support and Porter with slightly less backing than that.

Almost all Bianco’s support comes from Republican voters, which means he would not have much chance against the primary’s leading Democrat, whoever that turns out to be. Former Fox News commentator Steve Hilton, who led one poll for a while, also has almost exclusively Republican support.

Dropouts so far include former state Senate president Toni Atkins and current Lt. Gov. Eleni Kounalakis, both Democrats, and former Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris, who left before ever formally entering the race.

There will be more, unless Democrats want to enable their ultimate nightmare, a GOP-on-GOP runoff race caused by extreme splintering like today’s among the field of ideologically similar Democrats, leaving the top two Republicans running alone in November.

Perhaps all these folks thought Padilla would run. But he said it’s more important to him to remain in Washington and “focus on countering President Trump’s agenda in Congress. I choose to stay in this fight because the Constitution is worth fighting

But while national guardsmen and federal troops patrolled parts of Los Angeles in early June, he entered a Homeland Security press conference by Secretary Kristi Noem and attempted to ask a question.

Padilla was thrown to the floor and handcuffed before being released a short time later. His profile and popularity quickly skyrocketed.

Now he says, “There’s a lot of important work to do (in California), whether it’s economic opportunity, the future of health care, future of the education system and on and on and on.” He will let someone else do all that work.

Padilla said he had to “think through where I can be most impactful. Is it from here, or from there?” Clearly, his answer was there, in the Senate. But there is no doubt Padilla could have had more impact as governor than as senator. Newsom has shown this, with his opposition to many Trump Administration actions and threats playing a far larger role in today’s political world than any Democratic senator’s.

Other senators have realized the same kind of thing before. When he ran for governor in 1990, for example, ex-Gov. Pete Wilson, then a Republican senator, remarked there are 100 senators but only one governor of California.

Had Padilla gotten in, there likely would have been a much greater exodus from this race than we have so far seen. There is no one now running who matches his stature.

Perhaps a new entrant will appear (actor George Clooney?), or perhaps one of the remaining candidates will emerge as a stronger candidate than anyone now appears to be.

For now, the possibilities appear almost endless and unprecedented in the modern era.

Email Thomas Elias at tdelias@aol.com.

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Carlsbad joins legal fight over American lease

Lawsuit argues county bypassed local airport rules

By Samantha Nelson CARLSBAD

— A Vista Superior Court judge has allowed the city to join a lawsuit challenging the county’s approval of a lease for American Airlines to operate out of McClellan-Palomar Airport.

Filed in January by Citizens for a Friendly Airport, the suit contests the San Diego County Board of Supervisors’ decision to approve a two-year lease with American Airlines.

The agreement permits regional subsidiary Envoy Air to run daily flights between Carlsbad and Phoenix using 76-seat Embraer 175 regional jets under the American Eagle brand.

The group alleges the county ignored environmental risks related to noise, air quality, and traffic, and failed to conduct a proper environmental review. The lawsuit also claims the county limited public input and violated existing landuse rules, including the airport’s conditional use permit with the city.

In April, the plaintiffs also sought a preliminary injunction to halt the twice-daily flights until the trial concludes in the spring, arguing the county violated

a 2021 court order by approving the lease without adequate consultation with Carlsbad.

Superior Court Judge Gregory Pollack denied the request.

In court filings, the county and American Airlines argued the lease complies with McClellan-Palomar’s conditional use permit, or Coastal Development Permit 172, which they say allows both scheduled and unscheduled commercial operations.

On Nov. 14, Pollack approved the city’s request to intervene in the lawsuit, re-

jecting arguments from the county and airline that the conditional use permit is unrelated to the lease.

“They don’t have a dog in this fight,” said Michael Masterson, an attorney representing the county.

Pollack disagreed.

“I don’t see a problem,” he said. “It’s their city.”

Although the airport sits on county land, it was annexed into Carlsbad in 1978 to provide water, sewer and other services necessary for airport operations through a conditional use permit.

“The city believes the

tively represented.”

Pollack also noted that in the event of a crash at or near the airport, the city would be responsible for protecting its residents — a point that reinforces the

the land use jurisdiction of the City of Carlsbad in relation to County efforts to expand Palomar Airport,” Betro said via email. “County Airport staff and the Board of Supervisors have aban-

Kudos to Carlsbad for protecting North County residents and our quality of life.”

Dom Betro Member, Palomar Airport Action Network

city’s interest in the case.

Though Pollack allowed the city to intervene, he cautioned attorneys to stay focused.

doned putting the health and safety concerns of residents first and foremost.

county’s recent actions regarding the airport, including rescinding a policy limiting aircraft size and approving a commercial lease with American Airlines, require the county to obtain an amendment to the airport’s conditional use permit,” said Amy Ventetuolo, communications director for the city. “This issue is a key issue in the lawsuit filed by Citizens for a Friendly Airport against the county and American Airlines. The city sought and obtained permission to join the lawsuit to ensure the city interests on this issue are effec-

“I don’t want it expanded to other issues,” the judge said, later adding, “Just understand that it’s not going to open things up… focus on what the primary lawsuit is about.”

Dom Betro of the Palomar Airport Action Network, a group representing 25 homeowners’ associations and 10 community groups, welcomed the ruling.

“The decision of Judge Pollack to allow the City of Carlsbad to intervene in the C4FA case versus the county is a significant win for the residents of North County. (The decision) adds credibility and legitimacy to the C4FA case. It also confirms

“Kudos to the City of Carlsbad for protecting North County residents and our quality of life.”

Betro purchased his Carlsbad home in 2008 near the beach and relatively close to the airport’s takeoff pad. He initially accepted the airport’s proximity but said impacts increased as operations expanded.

“It’s not what the airport was meant to be,” he told The Coast News.

The lawsuit is scheduled to return to court on Dec. 19.

Since the complaint was filed, United Airlines has announced that it will launch twice-daily flights from Carlsbad to its Denver and San Francisco hubs using Embraer E175 regional jets.

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AMERICAN AIRLINES Embraer 175 regional jets sit on the ramp at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, the destination for the airline’s planned twice-daily flights from Carlsbad under a county-approved lease now being challenged in court.

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Palomar Health fires four OB/GYN doctors

By Samantha Nelson ESCONDIDO

— The future of care for pregnant and other gynecological patients remains uncertain at Palomar Health following the termination of four OB/ GYN doctors last month.

The OB/GYNs, who work at Palomar Health Medical Group’s North County Women’s Specialists clinic, received 90-day termination notices on Oct. 29.

“There had been no warning, no discussions or negotiations leading up to this surprise announcement,” said Dr. Paul Hinshaw, one of the terminated doctors.

The terminations were “made based on a change in our organization’s direction,” stated Russ Riehl, president of Palomar Health Medical Group and chief administrative officer of Palomar Health, in his email to Hinshaw.

“This is not a reflection of your clinical capabilities or patient care, and I appreciate the contributions you have made to the organization and your service to our patients/community,” Riehl continued.

According to Hinshaw, Palomar Health Medical Group had five OB/GYNs seeing patients before the terminations, along with five nurse practitioners and about 15 staff members.

After the terminations take effect Jan. 31, 2026, only one OB/GYN will remain, operating alone in a separate office from the clinic.

The day after the doctors received their notices, staff asked hospital administrators who would take over their caseload. Hinshaw said administrators did not have an answer.

“There does not seem to be a plan in place to smoothly transition care for all of our patients,” Hinshaw said. “There really isn’t a good reason that this happened, and it will definitely negatively impact patient care for the district.”

The four departing physicians leave behind decades of service in the community.

“We were a well-established private practice, pro-

viding care in North County for over 50 years, prior to being taken over by Palomar five years ago,” Hinshaw said. “We have the best reputation in North County for gynecological surgery.”

Hinshaw also expressed concern that the hospital has not informed patients about possible disruptions in care.

Although the hospital will continue delivering babies, the future of prenatal care and numerous scheduled surgeries remains unclear.

“I can’t believe they’re not telling patients or the staff anything,” Hinshaw said. “What are all these people going to do? They should know they’re getting the rug pulled out from under them.”

The termination letters were issued just over a week after the Palomar Health board of directors approved the creation of a joint powers authority with UC San Diego Health, though it remains unclear whether the actions are related.

The Coast News reached out to UC San Diego Health and Palomar Health for clarification. UC San Diego Health redirected questions to Palomar.

“Palomar Health regularly reviews its physician network to ensure we are meeting the needs of our community. As part of that process, we continually evaluate how to best organize and deliver OB-GYN services across North San Diego County,” said Karla Nafarrate, a spokesperson for Palomar Health, via email. “Our focus remains on providing safe, high-quality care and ensuring continued access for all patients. We do not discuss internal operational or personnel matters.”

Laurie Edwards-Tate, a Palomar Health board member, said she did not recall hearing about planned OB/GYN terminations before speaking with The Coast News.

“Patient care and quality is one of my foremost responsibilities and a very big priority for why I ran for office,” she said. “I would hope that whatever options were

taken would not jeopardize that in any way.”

Hinshaw said he does not believe the terminations stem from the new UCSD agreement.

“We’ve been part of the community for decades,” he said. “I’m sure UCSD wouldn’t try to fire people, they would just try to get us to work for them. It’s all very bizarre.”

Hinshaw said he believes he may have been targeted because of his past reluctance to involve himself in “hospital politics,” though he is unsure why the others were terminated.

Riehl also assured the physicians that they would be paid for their continued work following the notices, which raised additional concerns.

“The medical group has been very difficult to deal with in terms of asking for financial data regarding our pay ever since we joined them,” Hinshaw said. “My partners do not want to take new patients because they don’t think they will be seen for follow up, and quite frankly, we’re not sure we’re going to end up getting paid for what work we do the next few months since it takes a while to collect billing and it is possible they come up with a reason not to pay us.”

Hinshaw added that, nearly every year, the medical group identifies “differences in accounting,” which are described as a shortage.

“They withhold tens of thousands of dollars from us,” he said. “The ‘proof’ or accounting data has been hard to come by.”

Hinshaw and others said they are not necessarily looking to stay with Palomar, citing what he described as a decline in management over the past five years. For now, his biggest concern is how patients will be treated moving forward.

“So much garbage has happened in the last five years; it’s just another crazy thing, but I can’t believe what they’re setting the patients up for, and I can’t imagine they have a seamless transition in place, because they usually don’t,” he said.

PALOMAR HEALTH Medical Group’s North County Women’s Specialists clinic in Escondido. The health care provider recently fired four OB/GYN doctors without notice due to a “change in the organization’s direction,” according to hospital executives.

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Judge reduces felony, drops charge in Shaffer case

By Leo Place

VISTA — A judge ruled during a preliminary hearing Thursday in Vista Superior Court to reduce the felony assault charge filed in August against Encinitas Councilman Luke Shaffer to a misdemeanor and dismissed a separate misdemeanor count of willful omission to perform duties of a public officer.

Judge Saba Sheibani's ruling significantly lowers the stakes of the case for Shaffer, who went from potentially facing several years in state prison if convicted of a felony and two misdemeanors to now facing a maximum of 12 months in jail if convicted of misdemeanor assault and misdemeanor hit-and-run.

The original charges stemmed from a July incident in which Shaffer and a resident got into a disagreement over whether the resident was allowed to take up a street parking space with his trash bins.

The San Diego County District Attorney’s Office alleged that Shaffer shoved a bin at the resident, Declan Caulfield, and knocked it over, threw a piece of trash at him, and then got into his truck and backed it up, intentionally striking one of the bins and also hitting the outstretched hands of Caulfield, pushing him back several feet.

Shaffer also allegedly told the resident that he would never obtain a permit

in the city again and stated that he would call a Sheriff’s deputy who works for him, which formed the basis of the DA’s original charge for willful omission to perform a duty.

Sheibani handed down the ruling following a fullday preliminary hearing involving testimony from Caulfield, Encinitas City Manager Jennifer Campbell, and law enforcement officials.

She stated that there was probable cause to charge Shaffer with assault, but that a misdemeanor status was more fitting considering the circumstances of the situation, the multitude of letters of support for the councilman, and the lack of prior history between the two men.

“Additionally, I also considered the fact that making this a misdemeanor will achieve the exact same sentencing goals of having this be a felony. What I mean by that [is], there are always conditions that a court can impose on a misdemeanor similar to a felony, that can ensure public safety, can ensure punishment, all those things can be achieved … on making this a misdemeanor,” Sheibani said.

Sheibani also ruled that there was technically probable cause for the misde-

meanor charge of hit-andrun, but that since the bin did not sustain much damage, it was “de minimis,” or so small as to be almost insignificant.

For the misdemeanor charge of willful omission to perform a public duty, she argued that it should be dismissed entirely. While the District Attorney’s Office’s argument that Shaffer had abused his power and attempted to act as an enforcement arm in the statements he made to Caulfield about permits and calling the Sheriff’s, she said this did not fit the definition of the charge.

Defense attorneys for Shaffer celebrated the reduction in charges following the ruling, with friends and family who had sat in court all day filling the halls of the Vista courthouse.

“We were here a couple of weeks, if not months ago, and we indicated that we felt that this was not a criminal act, and certainly not felonious, so we’re very appreciative that the court agreed with that after hearing all the evidence,” said defense attorney Isaac Blumberg.

More details about the incident were shared during Caulfield’s testimony. Much of the questioning from the DA’s Office and the defense focused on whether Caulfield had the right to place his trash cans on the street across from his house and take up potential space for parking.

Caulfield stated that he placed the bins there to ensure they would be picked up for trash service, which normally would have taken place the day prior but was delayed one day due to the Fourth of July holiday.

He did not place them on the curb directly in front of his house, he said, because the curb is painted red.

Caulfield denied that he was using the bins to hold a space for the construction workers who were completing stonework outside his house, noting that he had set up cones to hold a separate space for them elsewhere on the street when one of them took their truck to complete a dump run.

After Shaffer arrived outside Caulfield’s home on July 5 and began moving his bins to make room for his truck, Caulfield said he asked Shaffer not to move his bins and began to move them back into place. Shaffer argued that the bins could not be there, and he grew increasingly "aggressive" and “threatening,” Caulfield said.

Caulfield also testified that before backing up his truck, Shaffer told him, “If you don’t move, I will drive over you.” Caulfield said he continued to move his bins back to their original spot on the curb.

He said his back was turned to the truck, and he turned around when he heard the sound of tires

screeching up the hill. He saw the truck run over one of the bins, and he stretched out his hands, saying, “Whoa, whoa,” before the tailgate made contact with his hands and pushed him backward.

Construction workers began to shout at Shaffer, asking what he was doing. Surveillance footage showed Shaffer arguing with them, stating that something was “illegal” and saying he would call the deputy who works for him.

Shaffer then got out of the truck and began removing the stuck bin from under his truck. Caulfield began to take photos of him trying to remove the bin, which were shown to the court.

Shaffer also continued to argue that it wasn’t trash day and then called someone to try to verify this information. That call turned out to be to Campbell.

The city manager testified that Shaffer called her to ask if it was trash day, and she contacted EDCO to find out. She then called him back to confirm that it was due to the Fourth of July holiday. She said Shaffer did not disclose any details about the incident during the call.

Soon after the call, Shaffer got into his car and drove away, Caulfield said.

Caulfield testified that his hands and upper arms were sore after the incident, but that he did not sustain injuries.

He also testified that Shaffer had said he worked for the city during the interaction, but he did not know Shaffer was a city council member until afterwards. He said he had heard the name “Luke” while Shaffer was on the phone and searched online after the incident for city officials with that name, and confirmed that it was Shaffer.

He reported the incident to law enforcement a few hours after it took place. The court also reviewed surveillance footage of the street taken from the front of Caulfield’s house, as well as footage from his neighbor across the street and from the alley at the back of the house.

None of the additional footage clearly captured whether Shaffer’s vehicle made contact with Caulfield due to trees obstructing the view.

While questioning Campbell, Blumberg pointed out that the city’s municipal code states that only a city officer or employee can meddle or tamper with residents’ trash bins, and claimed that Shaffer fit this qualification as an elected official.

Deputy District Attorney Chandelle Boyce argued that Shaffer was not moving the bins in his capacity as an elected city official, but for personal reasons.

Campbell also con-

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San Marcos Chamber

CHATTER

The holidays start at the Holly Jolly Holiday Market

Get Ready to Eat, Drink & Be Merry at the 6th Annual San Marcos “Holly Jolly” Holiday Market!

The San Marcos Chamber of Commerce is thrilled to welcome the community back to the 6th Annual - and San Marcos’ original & only “Holly Jolly” Holiday Market on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025, from 10 AM to 4 PM in the heart of North City.

North City will once again sparkle with lights, music, and festive charm as more than 175 makers, artisans, and local favorites fill the streets with handcrafted gifts and holiday cheer.

This is the festive celebration that attracts holiday lovers from all over San Diego County, packed with magic, music, merriment, and the welcoming spirit that defines San Marcos

Bundle up in your holiday best and explore aisles of handcrafted treasures, seasonal flavors, and magical moments designed to kick off your holidays in true style.

A Full Day of Holiday Magic Awaits!

• 175+ Local Makers & Artisans featuring handcrafted gifts, décor, art, jewelry, gourmet

THE ENCINITAS Chamber of Commerce celebrated four high school seniors from the San Dieguito Union High School District at its November Rising Stars of the Month breakfast on Nov. 5 From left: Ahana Singh of Canyon Crest Academy, Victor Lopez

of La Costa Canyon High School, Roxton Tscherne of San

Academy and Caroline Zhang of Torrey Pines High School. Courtesy

Chamber of Commerce

Who’s NEWS?

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

HONOR SOCIETY

Remi Morris of San Diego was recently elected into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective all-discipline collegiate honor society, at Fordham University in New York.

MARINE AWARD

treats & more

• Live Holiday Music to keep the jingle in your step all day

• Seasonal Eats & Sips from your favorite local food vendors & North City restaurants

• A Visit from Santa Claus! Catch Santa from 12 PM – 2 PM for festive photos and holiday wishes

• The Amazing Mini Miracles will be trotting in with their signature charm! These tiny therapy horses are a holiday highlight you won’t want to miss.

And with every kind of handmade gift and seasonal goodie in one place, you can cross your entire holiday list off at one merry stop.

This beloved community tradition is free and open to the public, with plenty of parking available throughout North City. 251 North City Drive, San Marcos, CA 92078. Bring your friends. Bring your family. Bring your holiday spirit. And celebrate at the one and only Holly Jolly Holiday Market in San Marcos!

For more information, contact Director of Events Melanie Jamil, melanie@sanmarcoschamber.com or 760-7441270 or visit www.northcity.com

Pets of the Week

Gunnery Sgt. Robert Navarro, an Oceanside native and 0369 Infantry Unit leader who runs the indoor small arms range with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, was recently awarded the prestigious Carlos Hathcock Award for 2025 by the Marine Corps League. The award recognizes enlisted Marines who have made extraordinary contributions to the improvement of small arms systems and training.

SCHOOL AMBASSADOR

featuring regional artwork, including Carey’s own “Pollinator Garden.”

LOCAL VETERANS

David Nemteanu, the Principles of Design teacher at Del Lago Academy in Escondido, was selected as one of 28 educators nationwide to join the 2025-2026 cohort of the ARTEFFECT Ambassadors program. An initiative of the Lowell Milken Center for Unsung Heroes, the year-long fellowship is for dedicated middle and high school educators who will participate in online sessions exploring visual storytelling, character education, and STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and math) integration.

ARTS LEADER

Assemblymember Darshana Patel (D-San Diego) honored six veterans whose leadership continues beyond the uniform at American Legion Post 149 in Escondido on Veterans Day: Capt. Willie Chao, a Navy veteran; Capt. Antonia Sterbenz, an Army veteran; Lt. Col. Greg Rassatt, and Army veteran; Lt. Kim McNealy, a Navy veteran; Staff Sgt. Jason Beyer, a Marine Corps veteran, and Mike Plue, a Marine Corps veteran. Patel represents District 76, which includes Escondido, San Marcos, and northern San Diego, as well as the unincorporated areas of Del Dios, Elfin Forest, Fairbanks Ranch, Harmony Grove, Lake San Marcos, and Rancho Santa Fe.

KAYAKING CLEANUP

The Batiquitos Lagoon Foundation held its 19th Annual Kayak Fundraiser and Cleanup in early October, collecting a total of 461 pounds of trash from the lagoon. Items collected included a car tire and bumper, a soccer and basketball, tennis balls, and lots of plastic bags and bottles.

KIND THREADS

Cathy Carey, a celebrated, local color expressionist painter, community arts leader, and longtime advocate for the arts in San Diego County, has been appointed as chair of Oceanside Museum of Art’s Artist Alliance Planning Council. At the same time, OMA will present its 2025/26 OMA Artist Alliance Biennial Exhibition, a juried showcase

Interfaith Community Services, North County’s largest social services organization, has opened Kind Threads, a new thrift boutique offering affordable clothing and home goods. Each purchase from the store directly supports Interfaith’s housing, shelter and food programs. The store is located at 251 North City Drive in San Marcos.

LOCAL AUTHOR

Local author and ad-

vocate Chaton Daniels has released a new memoir, “A Light in the Struggle: Stories of Survival with Journal Prompts and Tools for Growth.” Written during a period of homelessness while sleeping on a side curb in Oceanside, the memoir is available now through Amazon and other online retailers. Daniels is also connecting with local organizations, podcasts, and radio stations to expand the conversation around trauma-informed healing and community care.

FRONTWAVE SPORTS

Frontwave Arena in Oceanside welcomes back the San Diego Clippers and the San Diego Sockers for their second seasons this month. The Clippers started Nov. 14, and the Sockers start Nov. 28.

RAIN BARREL SALE

Solana Center for Environmental Innovation is hosting a rain barrel sale at 137 North El Camino Real in Encinitas. Rain barrels are currently 40% off while supplies last. Some customers may qualify for a rebate. Rain barrels can be purchased online at www. rainwatersolutions.com/ products/encinitas90 and can be picked up on Thursdays and Fridays from 12 to 4 p.m.

WATER DAMAGE

1-800 Water Damage, a service provider that restores water damage for homeowners across the country, is opening a new franchise location in Poway. The company is part of the BELFOR Franchise Group family of brands. Brad Roth is the owner of 1-800 Water Damage of Poway/Del Mar. Call 619-323-3411 or email brad.roth@1800waterdamage.com.

KITTY PERRY is pet of the week at Rancho Coastal Humane Society. She is a 1-year-old, 9-pound, female domestic short hair cat with a brown tabby coat. The animal care attendants say Kitty Perry greets them at the front of her kennel. She asks for attention right away with a soft meow and a head butt. She gets along well with other cats. Kitty Perry loves to be picked up, and her favorite toy is her cat wand. She also likes to sit in laps.

The $100 adoption fee includes a medical exam, neuter, vaccinations, registered microchip and a 1-year license if the new home is in the jurisdiction of San Diego Humane Society’s Department of Animal Services.

Information: Stop by RCHS at 389 Requeza St., Encinitas, call 760-753-6413 or visit SDpets.org.

JACKSON is the Helen Woodward Animal Center’s pet of the week. He is an 18-month-old male cat. Jackson came to the center fully grown, and often gets passed up by adopters seeking tiny kittens. He loves cuddles, chin scratches and hanging out with other cats. His gentle, social nature makes him a joy to be around. He would thrive in a home with older kids and would be especially happy with another feline friend to keep him company. Jackson’s adoption fee is $45 plus a $36 microchipping fee. All pets adopted from HWAC are altered and up-to-date on vaccinations and micro-chipped for identification.

Information: Call 858756-4117, option #1 or visit animalcenter.org.

LILITH is the San Diego Humane Society’s pet of the week. She is a 2-year-old female American pit bull terrier mix with a white and red coat.

Lilith is a sweet, friendly pup with a playful and energetic personality. She will thrive with plenty of exercise and mental enrichment. She walks well on a leash, is housetrained and knows “sit.” She will benefit from positive reinforcement training to channel her energy appropriately. Lilith’s adoption fee is $165. She is located at the San Diego campus. Fees include spay/neuter services, vaccinations, microchip identification, an incentive for pet insurance and a license for residence in Carlsbad, Del Mar, Encinitas, Escondido, Oceanside, San Diego, San Marcos, Solana Beach and Vista.

Information: sdhumane.org/adopt or call 619299-7012.

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MARINE GUNNERY Sgt. Robert Navarro of Oceanside was honored at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, for his work with small arms training. Photo by Lance Cpl. Isaac De Leon

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HEALTHCARE is set to purchase and improve 488 E. Valley Parkway in Escondido using up to $32 million in tax-exempt bond funds.

Health center buys new space

By Samantha Nelson ESCONDIDO —

Neighborhood Healthcare has received city approval to use state bond funds to purchase the medical office building at 488 E. Valley Parkway.

The Escondido City Council unanimously adopted a resolution approving the issuance of no more than $32 million to Neighborhood Healthcare, a California nonprofit public benefit corporation and Federally Qualified Health Center, on Nov. 5.

Although the move required City Council’s approval, the money does not come from the city or obligate the city financially in any way.

Instead, the funds come from the California Enterprise Development

This sounds great. You guys have been fantastic partners in the community.”

Authority, a joint powers authority created in 2006 to address gaps in economic development financing. The JPA provides financing options to non-profits like Neighborhood Healthcare.

The city was required to hold a public hearing under the Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility act (TEFRA) so that the funds could qualify as tax-exempt bonds.

Neighborhood Healthcare intends to use the funds to pay for the acquisition, construction, improvement, furnishing and equipping of the majority of the medical office building.

Neighborhood Healthcare has been a tenant of the building since 2022, providing services including prenatal, laboratory, behavioral and general medical care. Those services will continue along with other expanded services set to take over vacant portions of the property, including pediatric, behavioral health services, and space for

State OKs assisted living plan

By Leo Place SAN DIEGO

— A proposed three-story, 105-unit assisted living facility is moving forward along El Camino Real near the San Dieguito River Park, following a recent approval by the California Coastal Commission.

The El Camino Real Assisted Living project is slated for an approximately 105,000 square-foot lot east of El Camino Real. The lot is owned by St. Sarkis Armenian Church, which operates a church on the neighboring northern parcel.

adults. This project will help allow residents to remain in their community as their care needs evolve,” Weinberg said. The Coastal Commission placed several conditions on the project to protect the sensitive surrounding area. Despite the planned mitigation measures, some nearby residents have raised concerns about potential negative impacts on nearby natural areas.

medical trials.

Any open spaces on the property for lease will be taken off the market.

Dr. Rakesh Patel, chief executive officer of Neighborhood Healthcare, said the plan is to also keep the other private medical tenants there as well as partners. Those tenants provide services including cranial realignment, general laboratory services, outpatient surgery, endoscopy, gastroenterology and cardiology.

“We’ll work with them; we don’t want them to move out,” Patel told City Council.

Neighborhood Healthcare treats patients throughout San Diego and Riverside Counties. The health center has several locations in Escondido alone, serving approximately 52,000 residents.

Other plans include converting its Date Street location into a PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) Center for seniors. Additionally, the health center will likely close its small practice on Grand Avenue. The location used to be a clinic for seniors but is now used for research clinical trials.

The council was generally impressed by Neighborhood Healthcare’s plans for the future.

“This sounds great,” said Mayor Dane White. “You guys have been fantastic partners in the community.”

Deputy Mayor Consuelo Martinez also recalled previous concerns over whether or not the 488 East Valley Parkway would remain a medical building after the old Palomar Hospital closed across the street and moved to the Palomar Medical Center location on Citracado Parkway.

“One of the fears when the hospital went away was that it was going to be vacant, so I’m glad to have tenants still in that place,” she said.

Harvest Evangelical Church also borders the future facility site to the west, Stallions Crossing homes to the south, and Gonzalez Canyon to the east. Cars will be able to access the facility from El Camino Real using the existing driveway that leads to St. Sarkis.

This project was submitted to the state commission for review on Nov. 5, following approval from the San Diego City Council in March. The commission chose to approve the project as part of the meeting’s consent agenda without any discussion.

It was also reviewed by several other entities over the past few years, including the Carmel Valley Planning Group and the San Diego Planning Commission.

“We’ve been working on the project entitlements for more than five years, and we’re thrilled to have finally reached this important milestone,” said Nolan Weinberg, senior vice president of development for PMB LLC, the developer for the project.

El Camino Real Assisted Living proposes a total of 87 assisted living units, primarily comprising

one-bedroom units, as well as studios and two-bedroom units, along with 18 memory care units.

Plans also include communal indoor and outdoor amenities, such as a salon, dining room, fitness center, and a garden with a pool and spa.

Weinberg said these units will meet a growing demand for assisted living and memory care services in the San Diego area.

“A combination of an aging population and a challenging development climate in recent years has limited options for older

Candice Bowman, who lives on Newcrest Point south of the project site, said the Friends of the San Dieguito River Valley have worked hard for years to restore the nearby lagoon and river park adjacent to the project.

“Allowing the proposed assisted living facility to be built so close to this fragile, natural land is a travesty. In addition, the nearby Gonzales Canyon wildlife corridor is already impacted by the church on the same property – and the proposed construction of other church buildings has not even begun,” Bowman said.

Construction is expected to begin in late 2026 or early 2027, Weinberg said.

City extends mobile home park hold

By Leo Place

SAN

MARCOS

— The City Council has adopted its second and final extension of a moratorium prohibiting the conversion of senior mobile home parks into all-ages communities, while continuing to develop a zoning ordinance that will protect these parks in the long term.

San Marcos first adopted a 45-day moratorium via an urgency ordinance in December 2024, following concerns that Lakeview Mobile Estates, a senior park for individuals aged 55 and older located off Discovery Street, might be converted into an all-ages park without proper notice.

The council agreed in January to extend the moratorium through the end of November. With that expiration date now fast approaching, the council agreed on Tuesday to extend the moratorium one final time, this time for a year.

During the moratorium, the city has been working on developing an ordinance that would establish an overlay zone to preserve the city’s senior mobile home parks, which are defined as parks where at least 80% of the spaces are occupied by individuals 55 years of age or older.

“This is something I definitely think is very im-

HEALTH INSURANCE

portant. This is the second extension, and we will be seeing this again,” said Mayor Rebecca Jones.

In September, San Marcos leaders held a workshop with members of the San Marcos Mobilehome Residents Association to discuss a potential overlay ordinance.

A draft ordinance proposed adding an overlay zone that would apply to seven of the city’s 12 senior mobile home parks, omitting resident-owned parks. The seven rental parks include El Dorado Mobilehome Park, Lakeview Mobile Estates, Palomar Estates East, Palomar Estates West, Rancho Vallecitos Mobile Estates, San Marcos Mobile Estates, and Valle Verde Estates.

The proposed ordinance language states that the overlay zone would “preserve a variety and balance of housing types” in the city, and provide assurance that existing and future senior mobile home parks will remain available to seniors.

Draft language also states that spaces and mobile homes in overlay districts shall be rented only to occupants age 55 and older, except residents who do not meet senior requirements but were already residing in the park at the time the or-

dinance is adopted.

Additionally, the proposed senior occupancy rule would only require at least one occupant of the home to be at least 55 years old. The owner of the unit, if different from the occupying resident, would not need to be 55 or older.

Lastly, the proposed language would require each park owner within the overlay zone to certify each year that it qualifies as a senior mobile home park.

A final proposal still needs to be presented, and staff are continuing to research various aspects of the draft ordinance. This

includes researching the unique vulnerabilities faced by mobile home space renters, as well as examining the current litigation surrounding these issues.

“We are hoping that in the interim, there may be some case law that comes, gets finalized, that will provide some direction in terms of what can and cannot be done,” said City Attorney Helen Peak.

Several residents of senior mobile home parks have spoken out in support of the moratorium and the effort to establish designated zones reserved for seniors.

NEIGHBORHOOD

Photo by Samantha Nelson

A RENDERING of the proposed three-story, 105-unit assisted living facility near San Dieguito River Park along El Camino Real in Del Mar. Courtesy photo

Mayor Dane White Escondido City Council

CITY OF OCEANSIDE NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY OF DRAFT PROGRAM ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT

Subject: CEQA24-00001; DEVELOPMENT PLAN RD23-00007; COASTAL PERMIT RRP23-00004; SCH NO. 2024010611. The Pier View Way Bridges and Lifeguard Headquarters and Beachfront Phase II Project (Project or Proposed Project) is located in the City of Oceanside (City), California. The Project consists of four City owned facilities including, the Pier View Way Bridges (Pier Bridges) and Lifeguard Headquarters, the Junior Seau Beach Community Center (JSBCC), the Junior Seau Amphitheater/Bandshell, and Parking Lot #30 (Betty’s Lot).The Project site, including each of the project site features, is located on the west side of N. Paci c Street along the Paci c Ocean and Oceanside City Beach between Civic Center Drive and Parking Lot #28 to the north and Seagaze Dr to the south. The Oceanside Municipal Pier (wooden portion) is directly to the west of the project site, connected by the Pier Bridges.

The Project consists of proposed improvements to the Pier Bridges and Lifeguard Headquarters, the JSBCC, and the Junior Seau Amphitheatre/Bandshell, along with improvements to the pier plaza and public spaces in between. Conceptual design options for Betty’s Lot include built elements atop the existing surface parking lot to support a new beachfront park, community recreation classrooms, and a terraced park with multi-purpose landscaping and ramped paths, are also included as part of proposed improvements. Due to the range of improvements associated with the Proposed Project, the Draft Program Environmental Impact Report (DEIR) has analyzed three alternative scenarios: (1) Alternative 1 - Pier View Way Bridges, Lifeguard Headquarters, Lifeguard Support Facilities, and Community Plaza Area; (2) Alternative 2 includes all the Alternative 1 components along with development of Betty’s Lot; and (3) Alternative 3 - No Project Alternative.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Oceanside has prepared a DEIR for the subject project. The DEIR identi es that the Proposed Project would result in impacts mitigated to less than signi cant levels related to: Biological Resources, Cultural Resources, Geology and Soils, Hazards and Hazardous Materials, Noise, and Tribal Cultural Resources. The City’s decision to prepare a DEIR should not be construed as a recommendation of either approval or denial of this project. The DEIR public review period is from Thursday, November 20, 2025 – Friday, January 9, 2026. The City invites members of the general public, stakeholders, and agencies to review and comment on this environmental documentation.

Copies of the DEIR and supporting documents are available for public review and comment on the City of Oceanside website: https://www.ci.oceanside.ca.us/government/development-services/planning/environmental-documents-ceqa; the City of Oceanside Development Services Department located in the Civic Center at 300 North Coast Highway; the City of Oceanside Main Library located at 330 North Coast Highway, or the City of Oceanside Mission Branch Library located at 3861-B Mission Avenue. Please direct any questions or comments regarding the DEIR to Kymberly Corbin, P.E., Senior Civil Engineer at the City of Oceanside’s Development Services Department, 300 North Coast Highway, Oceanside, CA, 92054, at (760) 4353534 or by email to KCorbin@oceansideca.org.

Kymberly Corbin, P.E.

Senior Civil

Engineer

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 (11/14, 12/12, etc.) 8:00 AM TO 4:00 PM and closed November 27 and 28, 2025 in observance of Thanksgiving.

NOTICE OF PENDING ACTION ON ADMINISTRATIVE APPLICATION AND COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT

PROJECT NAME: Iglesias Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU); CASE NUMBER: CDPNF-008076-2025; FILING DATE: May 6, 2025; APPLICANT: SFL Partners, LLC; LOCATION: 1114 Golden Road (APN 258-271-23); PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Coastal Development Permit to authorize the construction of a new detached ADU; ZONING/ OVERLAY: The project site is located within the Residential 11 (R-11) Zone, Special Study, Scenic View, and Coastal Overlay Zones; ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS: The project has been determined to be exempt from environmental review pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15303(a) which exempts the construction of a second (accessory) dwelling unit in a residential zone. None of the exceptions in Section 15300.2 of the CEQA Guidelines apply, and no historic resources are a ected by the proposed project.

STAFF CONTACT: J. Dichoso, AICP, Project Planner: (760) 633-2681 or jdichoso@encinitasca.gov

PRIOR TO 5:00 PM ON MONDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2025 ANY INTERESTED PERSON MAY REVIEW THE APPLICATION AND PRESENT TESTIMONY, ORALLY, OR IN WRITING, TO THE DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT. WRITTEN TESTIMONY IS PREFERRED IN ORDER TO HAVE A RECORD OF THE COMMENTS RECEIVED.

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

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

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

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Pursuant to Education Code 5328.5

NOTICE OF VACANCY AND PROVISIONAL APPOINTMENT TO TRUSTEE AREA A OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE BONSALL UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a vacancy exists on the Board of Trustees of the Bonsall Uni ed School District due to the resignation of the Trustee representing Area A.

The Bonsall Uni ed School District Board of Trustees is accepting applications from quali ed individuals interested in being considered for a provisional appointment to ll this vacancy. Applicants must be citizens of California, residents of the Bonsall Uni ed School District and Trustee Area A, at least 18 years of age, registered voters, and not otherwise legally disquali ed from holding public o ce.

Application materials may be obtained by contacting the Superintendent’s O ce at superintendentso ce@bonsallusd.com or by calling 760-631-5200.

Completed applications must be submitted no later than 3 PM on December 5, 2025.

The Board of Trustees will review applications and conduct the public interview and appointment at the scheduled organizational board meeting on December 11.

For more information, please contact the Superintendent’s O ce at superintendentso ce@bonsallusd.com or 760-631-5200.

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ADOPTED

ORDINANCE NO. 2025-1567

Ordinance No. 2025-1567 - an ordinance of the City Council of the City of San Marcos, California amending San Marcos Municipal Code Chapter 12.25 to codify the prohibition against persons under age 12 operating a Class 1 or Class 2 electric bicycle. Ordinance No. 2025-1567 was introduced on October 28, 2025, and adopted by the City Council on November 10, 2025, by the following roll call vote: AYES: SANNELLA, MUSGROVE, JONES, LEBLANG, NUÑEZ. NOES: NONE. ABSENT: NONE. A certi ed copy is posted in the o ce of the City Clerk at 1 Civic Center Drive, San Marcos, CA. Phillip Scollick, City Clerk, City of San Marcos.

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ORDINANCE NO. 2025-1566

Ordinance No. 2025-1566 - an ordinance of the City Council of the City of San Marcos, California amending Title 5 (Business Regulations), Chapter 5.55 and Chapter 5.04 (Uniform Licensing Procedures) of the San Marcos Municipal Code. Ordinance No. 2025-1566 was introduced on October 28, 2025, and adopted by the City Council on November 10, 2025, by the following roll call vote: AYES: SANNELLA, MUSGROVE, JONES, LEBLANG, NUÑEZ. NOES: NONE. ABSENT: NONE. A certi ed copy is posted in the o ce of the City Clerk at 1 Civic Center Drive, San Marcos, CA. Phillip Scollick, City Clerk, City of San Marcos. 11/21/2025 CN 31448

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ORDINANCE NO. 2025-1571

Ordinance No. 2025-1571

- an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of San Marcos, California, extending for a second time the Urgency Ordinance imposing a temporary city-wide moratorium on the conversion/ change of any mobilehome park occupied primarily or exclusively by residents aged 55 years or older to a mobilehome park allowing residents of all-ages, for a period of one year pursuant to California Government Code section 65858(a). Ordinance No. 2025-1571 was introduced and adopted by the City Council of San Marcos, California, on November 10, 2025, by the following roll call vote: AYES: SANNELLA, MUSGROVE, JONES, LEBLANG, NUÑEZ. NOES: NONE. ABSENT:

NONE. A certi ed copy is posted in the o ce of the City Clerk at 1 Civic Center Drive, San Marcos, CA. Phillip Scollick, City Clerk, City of San Marcos. 11/21/2025 CN 31447

Notice of Public Facility Fee Transactions for FY 2024-2025

City of San Marcos

Notice of Public Facility Fee Transactions for FY 2024-2025

- As required by Government Code Section 66006(b)(1), Public Facility Fee transaction activities for Fiscal Year 20242025, are available at City Hall, 1 Civic Center Drive, San Marcos, California or through alternative arrangements due to COVID-19. Anyone wishing to review the information may do so by contacting the City Clerk’s O ce at 760 744-1050.

As further required by Government Code Section 66006, the City Council of the City of San Marcos will review and consider the annual report at the December 9, 2025 City Council meeting. The meeting will be held in the City Council Chambers, 1 Civic Center Drive, San Marcos, CA at 6:00 p.m. Phil Scollick, City Clerk, City of San Marcos 11/21/2025 CN 31445

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. : 00000010506566 Title Order No.: 250353150 FHA/VA/PMI No.: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 12/17/2021. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER & WEISS, LLP, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 12/23/2021 as Instrument No. 20210864068 of o cial records in the o ce of the County

Recorder of SAN DIEGO County, State of CALIFORNIA. EXECUTED BY: VIRGINIA SANELLI-YASSIN, AN UMARRIED WOMAN, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK/ CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by California Civil Code 2924h(b), (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States).

DATE OF SALE: 12/26/2025

TIME OF SALE: 9:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: Entrance of the East County Regional Center, East County Regional Center, 250 E. Main Street, El Cajon, CA 92020. STREET ADDRESS and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 519 MASON ROAD, VISTA, CALIFORNIA 92084 APN#: 170-130-13-00 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $458,402.35. The bene ciary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding

at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned o may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying o all liens senior to the lien being auctioned o , before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s o ce or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, bene ciary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 833-5610243 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site WWW. SALES.BDFGROUP.COM for information regarding the sale of this property, using the le number assigned to this case 00000010506566. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be re ected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. NOTICE TO TENANT: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California

Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder”, you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call 833-561-0243, or visit this internet website WWW.SALES. BDFGROUP.COM using the le number assigned to this case 00000010506566 to nd the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. FOR TRUSTEE SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: 833-561-0243 WWW. SALES.BDFGROUP.COM BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER & WEISS, LLP IS ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER & WEISS, LLP as Trustee 3990 E. Concours Street, Suite 350 Ontario, CA 91764 (866) 795-1852 Dated: 11/17/2025 A-4858451 11/21/2025, 11/28/2025, 12/05/2025 CN 31469

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No. 25-30485-BA-CA Title No. 250362134-CA-VOI APN. 185-113-39-00 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 03/01/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check(s) drawn on a state or national bank must be made payable to National Default Servicing Corporation, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank speci ed in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state; will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. The sale will be made in an “as is” condition, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Trustor: Rafael Ramirez, and Maria Irene Olvera Ramirez, husband and wife as joint tenants Duly Appointed Trustee: National Default Servicing Corporation Recorded 03/02/2005 as

(or Book, Page) of the O cial Records of San Diego County, California. Date of Sale: : 12/22/2025 at 10:00 AM Place of Sale: At the entrance to the East County Regional Center by statue, 250 E. Main Street, El Cajon, CA 92020 Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $524,532.25 Street Address or other common designation of real property: 28438 Cepin Dr, Valley Center, CA 92082-6401 A.P.N.: 185113-39-00 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above, If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the bene ciary within 10 days of the date of rst publication of this Notice of Sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The requirements of California Civil Code Section 2923.5(b)/2923.55(c) were ful lled when the Notice of Default was recorded. NOTICE

TO POTENTIAL

BIDDERS:

If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned o may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying o all liens senior to the lien being auctioned o , before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s o ce or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, bene ciary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 714-730-2727 or visit this internet website www. ndscorp.com/sales, using the le number assigned to this case 25-30485-BA-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be re ected in the telephone information or on the internet website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. NOTICE TO TENANT*: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are a “representative of all eligible tenant buyers” you may be able to purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of

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 (11/14, 12/12, etc.) 8:00 AM TO 4:00 PM and closed November 27 and 28, 2025 in observance of Thanksgiving.

NOTICE OF PENDING ACTION ON ADMINISTRATIVE APPLICATIONS AND COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMITS

1. PROJECT NAME: Durbize Bouhaddou Accessory Dwelling Unit; CASE NUMBER: CDPNF-008367-2025; FILING DATE: September 10, 2025; APPLICANT: Pascale Durbize; LOCATION: 1373 Ahlrich Avenue (APN: 259-560-13); PROJECT DESCRIPTION: A coastal development permit for the construction of a new detached 288-square-foot accessory dwelling unit; ZONING/OVERLAY: Residential 3 (R3), Special Study, Hillside/Inland Blu , and Coastal Overlay Zone; ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS: The project is exempt from further environmental review pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15303(a), which exempts the construction of a new accessory dwelling unit. The project meets this criterion. None of the exceptions in Section 15300.2 of the CEQA Guidelines apply, and no historic resources are a ected by the proposed project.

STAFF CONTACT: Santos Perez, Assistant Planner: (760) 633-2799 or sperez@encinitasca.gov

2. PROJECT NAME: Mackinnon New SFR; CASE NUMBER: CDP-0052992022; FILING DATE: April 4, 2022; APPLICANT: Sean Rodkey; LOCATION: 2057-2059 Mackinnon Ave (APN: 260-394-15); PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Coastal development permit to construct new two-story single family residence with a basement accessory dwelling unit, roof deck and attached two-car garage; ZONING/OVERLAY: Residential 11 (R-11), Special Study, Scenic/Visual Corridor, and Coastal Overlay Zones; ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS: The project has been determined to be exempt from environmental review pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15303(a) which exempts the construction of one single-family residence and accessory dwelling unit in a residential zone. The project meets these criteria. None of the exceptions in Section 15300.2 of the CEQA Guidelines apply, and no historical resources will be impacted by the proposed development;

STAFF CONTACT: Takuma Easland, Associate Planner: (760) 633-2712 or teasland@encinitasca.gov

PRIOR TO 5:00 PM ON MONDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2025, ANY INTERESTED PERSON MAY REVIEW THE APPLICATIONS 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 applications, pursuant to Section 2.28.090 of the City of Encinitas Municipal Code, after the close of the review period. An Appeal of the Department’s determination accompanied by the appropriate ling fee may be led within 10-calendar days from the date of the determination. Appeals will be considered by the City Council pursuant to Chapter 1.12 of the Municipal Code. Any ling of an appeal will suspend this action as well as any processing of permits in reliance thereon in accordance with Encinitas Municipal Code Section 1.12.020(D)(1) until such time as an action is taken on the appeal.

The above items are located within the Coastal Zone and require the issuance of a regular coastal development permit. The action of the Development Services Director, on the above items, 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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PLACE OF MEETING:

purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call 888-264-4010, or visit this internet website www. ndscorp.¢om, using the le number assigned to this case 25-30485-BA-CA to nd the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as a “representative of all eligible tenant buyers” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. *Pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code, the potential rights described herein shall apply only to public auctions taking place on or after January 1, 2021, through December 31, 2025, unless later extended. Date: 11/07/2025 National Default Servicing Corporation c/o Ti any & Bosco, P.A,, its agent, 1455 Frazee Road, Suite 820 San Diego, CA 92108 Toll Free Phone: 888-2644010 Sales Line 714-730-2727; Sales Website: www.ndscorp. com Deandre Garland, Trustee Sales Representative A-4857807 11/21/2025, 11/28/2025, 12/05/2025 CN 31443

T.S. No.: 25-35712 A.P.N.: 160-591-34-00 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 10/13/2021. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank speci ed in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges

and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor: Cynthia Perez, a single woman and Alex Recinos, a single man Duly Appointed Trustee: Vylla Solutions, LLC Recorded 10/14/2021 as Instrument No. 2021-0717427 in book , page of O cial Records in the o ce of the Recorder of San Diego County, California , Described as follows: As more fully described in the Deed of Trust Date of Sale: 1/5/2026 at 10:00 AM Place of Sale: At the entrance to the East County Regional Center by the statue, 250 E. Main Street, El Cajon, CA 92020 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $724,828.51 (Estimated) Street Address or other common designation of real property: 467 AVENIDA CANORA OCEANSIDE, CA 92057 A.P.N.: 160-591-34-00 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the bene ciary within 10 days of the date of rst publication of this Notice of Sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any

CITY OF ENCINITAS

DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT

LEGAL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION

Council Chambers, Civic Center

505 S. Vulcan Avenue Encinitas, CA 92024

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

It is hereby given that a Public Hearing will be held on Thursday, the 4th day of December, 2025, at 6 p.m., or as soon as possible thereafter, by the Encinitas Planning Commission to discuss the following hearing item of the City of Encinitas:

PROJECT NAME: Sage Canyon Apartments; CASE NUMBER: MULTI-007196-2024, DR-007229-2024, CDP-007230-2024; FILING DATE: May 8, 2024; APPLICANT: Dennis Szuberla CFO representative of Sage Canyon Investors LLC; LOCATION: APN 262-061-85; PROJECT DESCRIPTION: A Design Review Permit (DR), Density Bonus Request, Coastal Development Permit (CDP) and SB330 request for a 120-unit multi-family apartment development on a 5.23-acre vacant site; ZONING/OVERLAY: Residential 3 (R-3) and within the Residential 30 Overlay Zone (R-30 OL), Special Study, Hillside/Inland Blu , and Cultural/Natural Resources Overlay Zones and within the Coastal Commission appeal jurisdiction of the Coastal Zone; ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS: The project is statutorily exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) guidelines under Government Code Sections 65583.2(h) and (i), which provide that, if a housing development project is located on a site designated for ‘by right’ approval, contains at least 20 percent of the units a ordable to lower income households, and does not require a subdivision, the City may only require design review approval of the project, and design review approval shall not constitute a “project” under CEQA. The Sage Canyon Apartment project is statutorily exempt from CEQA in that it is located in the R-30 Overlay Zone, which is designated for ‘by right’ approval by Encinitas Municipal Code Chapter 30.09 (Zoning Use Matrix Note 35); proposes that 24 of 120 units (or 20 percent of base density units), exclusive of additional units provided by a density bonus, will be a ordable to lower income households; and does not require a subdivision. CEQA Section 15061(b)(3) exempts legalizing the remainder parcel of Map No. 13653 from environmental review since it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a signi cant e ect on the environment.

STAFF CONTACT: Christina M. Bustamante, Senior Planner, (760) 943-2207 or cbustamante@encinitasca.gov

An appeal of the Planning Commission determination, accompanied by the appropriate ling fee, may be led by 5 p.m. on the 10th calendar day following the date of the Commission’s determination. Appeals will be considered by the City Council pursuant to Chapter 1.12 of the Municipal Code. Any ling of an appeal will suspend this action as well as any processing of permits in reliance thereon in accordance with Encinitas Municipal Code Section 1.12.020(D)(1) until such time as an action is taken on the appeal.

The above item is located within the Coastal Zone and requires issuance of a regular Coastal Development Permit. The action of the Planning Commission or City Council on an appeal may be appealed to the California Coastal Commission.

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

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

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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. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holder’s rights against the real property only. THIS NOTICE IS SENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF COLLECTING A DEBT. THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDER AND OWNER OF THE NOTE. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED BY OR PROVIDED TO THIS FIRM OR THE CREDITOR WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.

As required by law, you are hereby noti ed that a negative credit report re ecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to ful ll the terms of your credit obligations. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned o may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying o all liens senior to the lien being auctioned o , before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s o ce or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, bene ciary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (800) 7588052 or visit this Internet Web site www.Xome.com, using the le number assigned to this case 25-35712. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be re ected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. For sales conducted after January 1, 2021: NOTICE TO TENANT: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale,

CITY OF ENCINITAS DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT

LEGAL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION & NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY

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

IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT/SECTION 504 REHABILITATION ACT OF 1973 AND TITLE VI, THIS AGENCY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PUBLIC ENTITY AND DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, ETHNIC ORIGIN, NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEX, RELIGION, VETERANS STATUS OR PHYSICAL OR MENTAL DISABILITY IN EMPLOYMENT OR THE PROVISION OF SERVICE. IF YOU REQUIRE SPECIAL ASSISTANCE TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS MEETING, PLEASE CONTACT THE DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT AT (760) 633-2710 AT LEAST 72 HOURS PRIOR TO THE MEETING. PARA ASISTENCIA EN ESPAÑOL, POR FAVOR LLAME AL (760) 9432150.

It is hereby given that a Public Hearing will be held on Thursday, the 18th day of December 2025, at 6 p.m., or as soon as possible thereafter, by the Encinitas Planning Commission to discuss the following hearing item of the City of Encinitas: CASE NUMBER: PLCY-008448-2025 ; APPLICANT: City of Encinitas; LOCATION: Citywide; PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Public Hearing to consider an ordinance to amend Section 30.54.030 (Schedule of O -Street Required Parking) of Chapter 30.54 (O -Street Parking) of the Encinitas Municipal Code, Subsection 6.5.3 (Development Standards) of Section 6.5 [Single Family Residential Zones (“ER-SFR3”, “ER-SFR3V” and “ER-SFR5” Zones)] of Chapter 6 (Encinitas Ranch Zoning Ordinance) of the Encinitas Ranch Speci c Plan, and amend the Local Coastal Program to implement State Legislative changes regarding parking requirements for single-family residences pursuant to Government Code Section 65863.3. ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS: The action before the Planning Commission is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) because it is not a “project” as de ned in Section 15378(b)(5). The action involves an organizational or administrative activity of government that will not result in the direct or indirect physical change in the environment. STAFF CONTACT: Charlotte Brenner, Associate Planner: (760) 633-2784 or cbrenner@encinitasca.gov

The Planning Commission will be making a recommendation on the item to the City Council. The City Council will consider the item at a separately noticed public hearing.

NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY: This project constitutes an amendment to the LCP. If the City Council approves the amendment, the proposed LCP must be submitted to the California Coastal Commission for review and adoption. The LCP amendment will not become effective until after adoption by the California Coastal Commission. This Notice of Availability opens a six-week public review period (November 21, 2025 through January 2, 2026) and is required to elapse prior to any nal action being taken by the City Council on the LCP amendment request.

The proposed ordinance is available for review on the City’s website at: https://www.encinitasca.gov/government/public-notices/development-services under “Planning Commission Hearing Notices.” Hard copies will also be available for review at the City of Encinitas Development Services Department: 505 South Vulcan Avenue, Encinitas, CA 92024. Copies will also be available at City Hall, Encinitas and Cardi Libraries, and the Senior and Community Center during normal business hours.

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

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

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CITY OF CARLSBAD

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to you, because your interest may be a ected, that the City Council of the City of Carlsbad will hold a public hearing at the Council Chamber, 1200 Carlsbad Village Drive, Carlsbad, California, at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025, to consider approving a resolution and introducing an ordinance acknowledging receipt of and approving the California Coastal Commission’s suggested modi cations to the Local Coastal Program (Housing Element Rezone Program) and correcting mapping errors and more particularly described as:

A resolution acknowledging receipt of and approving the California Coastal Commission’s suggested modi cations to the Local Coastal Program as well as correcting mapping errors on sites 1, 2, 4 and 19 for GPA 2022-0001/LCPA 2022-0015; and An ordinance acknowledging receipt of and approving the California Coastal Commission’s suggested modi cations to the Local Coastal Program as well as correcting mapping errors on sites 1, 2 and 4 for ZCA 2022-0004/ZC 2022-0001/ AMEND 2023-0010/LCPA 2022-0015

Those persons wishing to speak on this proposal are cordially invited to attend the public hearing. Copies of the sta report will be available on and after Nov. 28, 2025. If you have any questions, please contact Senior Planner Scott Donnell in the Planning Division at (442) 339-2618 or scott.donnell@carlsbadca.gov. The meeting can be viewed online at https://www. carlsbadca.gov/city-hall/meetings-agendas or on the city’s cable channel. In addition, written comments may be submitted to the City Council at or prior to the hearing via U.S. Mail to the attention of O ce of the City Clerk, 1200 Carlsbad Village Drive, Carlsbad, CA 92008, or via email to clerk@carlsbadca.gov.

If you challenge the resolution or ordinance acknowledging receipt of and approving Coastal Commission’s suggested modi cations and correcting mapping errors in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice or in written correspondence delivered to the City of Carlsbad, Attn: City Clerk’s O ce, 1200 Carlsbad Village Drive, Carlsbad, CA 92008, at or prior to the public hearing.

CASE FILE: GPA 2022-0001/ZCA 2022-0004/ZC 2022-0001/AMEND 2 023-0010/LCPA 2022-0015

CASE NAME: Coastal Commission Modi cations to the Housing Element Rezone Program

PUBLISH: Friday, Nov. 21, 2025 CITY OF CARLSBAD | CITY COUNCIL

you can call (800) 758-8052, or visit this internet website www.Xome.com, using the le number assigned to this case 25-

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35712 to nd the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the

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 (11/14, 12/12,etc.) 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM and closed November 27 and 28, 2025 in observance of Thanksgiving

NOTICE OF PENDING ACTION ON ADMINISTRATIVE APPLICATION AND COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT

PROJECT NAME: Hetrick ADU; CASE NUMBER: CDPNF-008288-2025; FILING

DATE: 08/07/2025; APPLICANT: Marsha L. Hetrick; LOCATION: 1167 Melba Rd (APN: 259-050-01); PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Coastal Development Permit to convert 792-square-foot portion of an existing single-family residence to an accessory dwelling unit.

ZONING/OVERLAY: Residential 5 (R5), Coastal Zone ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS:

The project has been determined to be exempt from environmental review pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) guidelines section 15303(a), which exempts the conversion of the existing portion of the single-family residence to a second dwelling unit.

The project meets these criteria. None of the exceptions in Section 15300.2 of the CEQA Guidelines apply, and no historical resources will be impacted by the proposed development.

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

PRIOR TO 5:00 PM ON MONDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2025, ANY INTERESTED PERSON MAY REVIEW THE APPLICATION AND PRESENT TESTIMONY, ORALLY OR IN WRITING, TO THE DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT. WRITTEN

TESTIMONY IS PREFERRED IN ORDER TO HAVE A RECORD OF THE COMMENTS RECEIVED.

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

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

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

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REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

PARKING GARAGE REPAIRS – FOUR CIVIC CENTER DRIVE

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that IDS Real Estate Group and the City of San Marcos (City) request proposals from quali ed contractors for the above stated project.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

The Work includes repairs of an existing parking garage. The work will occur at Four Civic Center Drive, San Marcos, CA. Contractors must meet or exceed the speci cations and requirements stated in the Request for Proposal (RFP).

CONTRACT TERM

The Contractor shall diligently and continuously prosecute the work to completion, which shall be no later than June 30, 2026.

DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION OF PROPOSAL: All proposals must be received by the project construction manager via email no later than 12:00 p.m. on Friday, January 9, 2026. Late proposals will not be accepted.

Proposing contractors are required to request a read receipt or a reply from the project construction manager for con rmation of delivery. Facsimile submittals are not acceptable. Proposals should be addressed to City of San Marcos c/o IDS Real Estate Group, Attn: Construction Manager, 785 J Street, San Diego, CA 92101. All proposals are to be electronic and shall be sent to: cmaurer@idsrealestate.com

PRE-SUBMITTAL MEETING AND SITE WALK: A mandatory pre-submittal meeting has been scheduled at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, meeting at the southwest corner of the parking garage. The purpose of the pre-submittal meeting is to discuss the Scope of Work included in the RFP and answer questions proposers have relating to the RFP and/or the Contract. A mandatory site walk of the project will immediately follow the pre-submittal meeting. All proposers must attend the pre-submittal meeting and site walk. Failure to attend either of these events shall be cause for rejecting proposals.

SUBMISSION OF PROPOSAL: A complete RFP package is available for download electronically from: https://spaces.hightail.com/space/SNF78iOjGS It is the responsibility of the proposer to download and carefully review the contents of all documents provided in this RFP, including the addenda and any exhibits attached thereto. Proposers must provide a response to all components speci ed in this RFP. Incomplete proposals, proposals containing errors or inconsistencies, failure to comply with the submission requirements contained in the RFP, or other process or content errors or de ciencies may constitute cause for rejection. Submission of a proposal indicates acceptance by the proposer of the conditions contained in the RFP and the attachments thereto, unless clearly and speci cally noted in the proposal and con rmed in the Contract executed between the Owner and the selected service provider. The Owner reserves the right to retain all proposals submitted and to use any idea(s) in a proposal regardless of whether that proposal is selected.

PREVAILING WAGE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, pursuant to the San Marcos City Charter and the San Marcos Municipal Code, payment of prevailing wages and compliance with the California Labor Code Sections 1770 et seq is required for this project. The Contractor will be required to comply with all of the terms and conditions (including State General Prevailing Wage requirements) prescribed for Contractor performing public works construction projects.

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

DIR REGISTRATION

Under (SB 854), “contractors” are required to register with the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) on an annual basis (July 1-June 30). All contractors and subcontractors submitting bids will be required to have registered in advance with the (DIR) and must meet the minimum program quali cations necessary to be eligible to work on public works projects pursuant to Labor Code section 1725.5 and Public Contract Code Section 4104. 11/21/2025, 11/28/2025 CN 31473

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. Date: 10/31/2025 Vylla Solutions, LLC 1600 South Douglass Road,

Suite 140 Anaheim, CA 92806

Automated Sale Information: (800) 758-8052 or www. Xome.com for NON-SALE information: 888-313-1969 LaTedran Franklin, Specialist, Trustee Sales and Accounting, I STOX 955667_25-35712 11/07/2025, 11/14/2025, 11/21/2025 CN 31393

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. CA-25-1019714AB Order No.: S-MCH-CA220166-LTSG YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 12/2/2003.

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. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, or cash equivalent if deemed acceptable to the trustee, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings

association, or savings bank speci ed in Section 5102 to the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): KENNETH NORMAN SAUNDERS Recorded: 12/10/2003 as Instrument No. 20031458907 and modi ed as per Modi cation Agreement recorded 12/18/2013 as Instrument No. 2013-0726822 of O cial Records in the o ce of the Recorder of SAN DIEGO County, California; Date of Sale: 12/1/2025 at 9:00 AM Place of Sale: At the Entrance of the East County Regional Center, 250 E. Main Street, El Cajon, CA 92020 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $60,683.23 The purported property address is: 1099 PONDEROSA AVENUE, SAN MARCOS, CA 92069 Assessor’s Parcel No. : 224-72036-00 All bidders, at the date, time, and place of the scheduled sale, will be required to show satisfactory support to the auctioneer of their ability to pay the amount they intend to bid, unless arrangements have been made with the trustee prior to the scheduled sale. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned o may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying o all liens senior to the lien being auctioned o , before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s o ce or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property.

NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, bene ciary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 800-280-2832 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this internet website http:// www.qualityloan.com, using the le number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-

Boys high school basketball preview

By Noah Perkins

Awave of graduations, transfers and new coaches has reset the landscape for North County boys’ basketball, setting up an exciting yet unpredictable start to the 2025-26 season. The Coast News hit the ground to learn more in the lead-up to opening tipoff this month.

SPOTLIGHT

CARLSBAD

(Coastal League)

• Last season: 26-7, 8-2

• Head coach: Clark Allard

North County’s premier boys’ basketball program enters the season 3,106 points lighter after graduating 2024 Section Player of the Year Jake Hall to the University of New Mexico. The focus, head coach Clark Allard said, hasn’t changed.

“As long as I’m at Carlsbad, our expectation is to contend for an Open Division championship,” he said. “That’s our goal again this year.”

Last season, the Lancers had to reshuffle after a 30-win campaign and an Open Division section title, graduating top scorer Tony Duckett and rim-protector extraordinaire Jael Martin — a transition Allard says prepared him for this year’s reset.

“The team that went 30-3 and finished top-40 nationally had a ton of athleticism and depth, but the next year we didn’t have that — Jake was our de facto center, and we had to adjust what we did to make the group the best it could be,” Allard said. “That’s the fun part of coaching: seeing the

transferring to the University of the Ozarks in Arkansas.

Shortly after arriving, he suffered a torn ACL, which sidelined him for 12 months. However, he recovered and went on to play three more seasons of college soccer.

After years of playing and coaching in the U.S., Manhungo wanted to bring that same structure and opportunity to kids back home. In January, the fifthyear City SC Carlsbad coach launched City SC Harare, a youth soccer club in his hometown, designed to provide young players with the kind of opportunity rarely available in Zimbabwe.

The program is free to join, with more than 60 boys and girls across four age groups. It aims to provide not only structure and competition but also meals, mentorship, and a sense of hope.

“When I was a kid, I couldn’t afford to play club soccer,” Manhungo said.

“That’s why none of our kids pay to play. I want them to have the opportunities I nev-

group in front of you and figuring out the best way to make it successful. Our staff did a good job last year putting guys in the right spots. The thought process is the same now — we’ll do things differently based on our personnel, and that challenge of reshuffling is one of the reasons I love coaching.”

Seniors Dylan Sims, Jayden Garner, Briggs Young, and Trenton Mehl are expected to lead the offense.

“We expect those four to shoulder a lot of the load this season, setting the tone in practice and games, leading on both ends, and any one of them could be our top scorer on a given night,” Allard said.

RANCHO BUENA VISTA (Coastal League)

• Last season: 16-14, 4-6

• Head coach: Aaron Abrams

RBV head coach Aaron Abrams called senior guard CJ Aldrich the best in San Diego. Last season, Aldrich averaged nearly 30 points and 10 rebounds per game. The challenge: eight players, including the other four starters, graduated, leaving the Longhorns to navigate the unknown.

“Our returners know the system and have been around for a few years, but we’ll be on the younger side this season,” Abrams said. “We’ve added some freshmen who have the ability to play, though adjusting to the speed of the game and learning our system will be a challenge. That said, we’re optimistic — we want to play fast, we have good athletes who compete on defense, and I think we can

compete with just about any team we face this year.”

When in doubt, just give the ball to Aldrich and get out of the way.

“CJ’s been our guy since he was a freshman,” Abrams said. “He’s a game-changer. Even while managing a hip contusion during the offseason, he’s been working hard, and our philosophy is the same: we go as far as CJ takes us.”

Transfers Wyatt Myers and Amari Mitchell from Vista are expected to play significant roles once they become eligible.

“We’re going to get after it defensively,” Abrams said. “With such a large, mostly new roster, we’ve made practices extremely competitive. Once our transfers become eligible, they’ll have a huge defensive impact, which will fuel our transition game and create easy buckets. We expect to start

er had — to be part of something organized, something that gives them hope.”

In Harare, opportunities are scarce: nearly half of Zimbabweans aged 15 to 35 are neither in school, training, nor employed, and more than half of young women fall into this category, according to the Zimbabwe National Statistics Agency. High youth unemploy-

ment and prolonged idleness have been associated with increases in drug abuse, theft, and other risky behaviors among young people in the country, according to the British Council's "Next Generation Zimbabwe Report" in 2019.

“During the holidays, when kids have more free time, that’s when they’re most at risk,” Manhungo

somewhat unique defensive approach to throw teams off,” Keenan said. “Our goal is to force opponents into low-value shots while clearly defining what we’ll allow, knowing they might get hot and steal a game here or there. Over the long run, we believe this approach will help us win and give our players a clear understanding of how we want to defend.”

Keenan singled out a trio of players to watch this season: junior point guard Jack Melekian, 6’4” senior Grant Volz, and sophomore shooting guard Citizen Zamora.

• Head coach: Curtis Hofmeister

• Quotable Notable: “Jake VanDerVorste, I see him all the time in practice and his game is so complete. I think because he has the shot and the post-up ability and can score at will along with great defense.” – sophomore wing Daxton Hyde on teammate Jake VanDerVorste

SAN MARCOS (Palomar League)

• Last season: 25-5, 10-0

• Head coach: Dante Carey

hitting our stride around late December or early January.”

SAN DIEGUITO ACADEMY

(Avocado League)

• Last season: 1-20, 1-7

• Head coach: Sean Keenan

First-year head coach Sean Keenan steps into a program coming off a 1-20 season. While he isn’t setting expectations for the record, Keenan believes the team is capable of more than a single win.

“There’s a lot of talent in the program, and that’s exciting. I’m optimistic — whether the wins and losses come right away or not, we have guys who are talented and work hard. We’re definitely a lot better than a onewin team.”

Above all, Keenan expects the team to compete on defense. “We’re taking a

said. “We make sure they have a place to go, something to focus on, and meals after practice or games. For some, it might be the only food they eat all day.”

City SC Harare currently operates with one fulltime coach and a part-time volunteer, overseeing players from U-11 through U-17.

Head coach Munyaradzi Diya is a former goalkeeper for the Zimbabwe national team and local professional teams Dynamos and Highlanders.

“He is the right man for the job,” Manhungo said. “With what we are looking for, not just results, but we're looking for someone who is a role model to the kids, someone who's done it, and someone who has a clean record.”

One of the club’s standout players, Trish Matenga, has already been called up to the Zimbabwe U-15 women’s national team.

Since its January 2025 launch, City SC Harare has raised $16,000 through donations from well-wishers, contributions from City SC Carlsbad, and a fundraising tournament.

“[Melekian] was probably five feet, 100 pounds when he started, but he’s put in a lot of work in the weight room,” Keenan said. “He and Grant will be our key returning leaders, and we have four sophomores who will play big minutes at the varsity level, with Citizen Zamora expected to be a major scorer.”

QUICK HITTERS

TORREY PINES (Coastal League)

• Last season: 24-7, 10-0

• Head coach: John Olive

• Quotable Notable: “I expect myself to be an allCIF first team contender. For my team, I expect us to go undefeated in league, and win the CIF Open Division championship.” – Tevaris Green, senior, shooting guard MISSION HILLS (Palomar League)

• Last season: 19-11, 6-4

Looking ahead, Manhungo aims to raise $20,000 for the 2026 season to expand the program, hire additional coaches, provide more uniforms, and potentially host tournaments or a summer camp for the players.

“We need to secure more because it hasn’t been enough,” Manhungo said. “We need more coaches and more gear for the boys. We usually share the two sets of uniforms we have. After a 90-minute game at 4 p.m., four of the kids told our coach, ‘This is the only thing we’ve eaten all day.’

“I’ve seen what structure and consistency can do for young players, especially here, and I want our kids back home to experience that too,” Manhungo continued. “City SC Harare isn’t just a football club — it’s a vision for what Zimbabwean youth can become when they’re given structure, belief, and opportunity. Our focus is on developing good players, but even better human beings.”

Donations can be made here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-city-scharares-mission-today

• Quotable Notable: “Jalen Williams, he’s the most calm under pressure player I know. He took the whole summer off due to an injury but I’m sure he’s going to be back and better than before.” – Tevaris Green on San Marcos guard Jalen Williams

AROUND THE REGION

• La Costa Canyon (Coastal League) — 13-16, 3-7 | Head coach: David Cassaw

• El Camino (Coastal League) — 14-15, 5-5 | Head coach: Derick Jones

• Vista (Coastal League) — 10-18, 0-10 | Head coach: Anthony Bolton

• Santa Fe Christian (Coastal League) — 23-8, 7-1 | Head coach: Johnny Dee

• Oceanside (Avocado League) — 12-15, 3-5 | Head coach: Mike Franciscu

• Cathedral Catholic (Western League) — 20-11, 6-2 | Head coach: Graham Bousley

Ex-Padres lefty Jones dies at 75

By City News Service

SAN DIEGO — Former Cy Young winner Randy Jones, who pitched for the San Diego Padres for eight years, died Tuesday at the age of 75, the team announced. Jones, one of a select few inducted into the Padres Hall of Fame whose name looms large above the field at Petco Park, took the mound for San Diego from 1973 to 1980, earning All-Star honors in 1975 and 1976. He won the National League Cy Young Award in 1976, the same year he led the majors in wins, 22, for a team that finished 16 games below .500. In its statement, the team referred to Jones as a “cornerstone of our franchise for over five decades” and a “true fan favorite.”

RANCHO BUENA Vista senior CJ Aldrich (2) averaged nearly 30 points and 10 rebounds last season. Photo by Justin Fine

COACH TAPS leads City SC Carlsbad players through drills during a recent practice session. Photo by Tanya Perez

Rincon to install solar grid

By Samantha Nelson HARMONY GROVE

— Rincon del Diablo Municipal Water District leaders, staff and partners recently celebrated the “asphalt-breaking” of a new solar panel canopy that will be constructed over the village’s wastewater treatment plant in the coming months.

The new canopy, expected to be complete in about six months, will generate roughly 302 kilowatts and include an on-site advanced battery storage unit at the Harmony Grove Village Water Reclamation Facility.

The wastewater treatment plant processes more than 180,000 gallons of wastewater daily, converting it into recycled water for the 736-home community. Once Harmony Grove Village South is built, the plant will also treat wastewater from the planned 453 new homes.

Though smaller than other similar facilities, the plant’s energy costs remain high. According to water district leaders, the plant pays more than $5,000 per month for electricity.

The solar project will help offset those energy costs and eventually pay for itself in 20 years, improving energy efficiency and the plant’s overall value.

“We’re going to start saving money as soon as this project gets built and starts up, but after 20 years it will pay for itself, and that’s money that can be put back into capital improvements,” said Clint Baze, general manager for the water district, at a Nov. 13 groundbreaking ceremony.

The water district will also save an additional $2.5 million over a 30year useful life, compared to continued cost increases from San Diego Gas & Electric.

Baze said the project will also help the plant control the temperature of its biosolids, offset its greenhouse gas emissions and make it more eligible for Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) funds.

The solar project costs more than $3.5 million. However, with an anticipated $1.27 million IRA subsidy, the district expects to pay approximately $2.28 million.

Acknowledging local concerns about the safety of battery energy storage, Baze said the plant has worked with the fire department to develop an advanced emergency response plan and a hazardous materials mitigation assessment.

The district also plans to move from its 1920 N. Iris Lane headquarters to a location on Aldergrove Avenue in Escondido sometime in the next year.

Escondido OKs new Hare Krishna temple

By Samantha Nelson ESCONDIDO

— The City Council narrowly approved construction of a Hare Krishna temple and 10 homes on a nearly 25acre site along the city’s northern boundary earlier this month.

The council voted 3-2 on the downsized project, originally approved 25 years ago but never built, on a 24.5-acre site near the eastern end of Rincon Avenue by the city’s border with the county and Daley Ranch.

ISKCON of Escondido owns the site and is part of the international Hare Krishna movement.

Hare Krishna is a branch of Hinduism. Its name comes from the chant “Hare Krishna,” repeated by practitioners. The movement began in the 16th century in Bengal — now Bangladesh and the Indian state of West Bengal — as a way to worship Krishna, believed to be the supreme god overseeing millions of demigods. Practitioners consider themselves monotheistic.

Devotees in Escondido and other North County communities currently travel to Pacific Beach to visit the ISKCON of San Diego temple. A local temple will significantly shorten their commute.

The proposal drew more than 100 people to City Hall on Nov. 12, filling council chambers and the city’s overflow room.

More than 50 speakers addressed the council, nearly evenly split. The city also received more than 85 written comments in support and about 15 opposed.

The plan includes 10 homes — two reserved for low-income households — and a 12,000-square-foot temple under a conditional use permit.

According to Kevin Sullivan, a land use and environmental permitting attorney for ISKCON, the temple is nearly 3.5 times smaller than the original 42,000-square-foot plan. Parking was reduced from 224 spaces to 72. Only four monks will operate on site instead of the previously

approved 11, and the height will be 51 feet instead of 71.

The temple will sit 90 feet from Rincon Avenue, buffered by landscaping. Plans include 42 trees, including six street trees, and required widening and curb improvements along Rincon.

Six daily services will run from 4:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. A Sunday School will host up to 30 students from 6 to 7 p.m., with other offerings including yoga, evening scripture classes and farming education.

Weekend events include Bhajans (devotional songs) and communal vegetarian dinners. Larger Sunday Bhajans run from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Weddings will be held Saturdays and Sundays between 10 a.m. and 9 p.m., typically drawing 50 to 100 guests.

Three major annual festivals — Janmashtami, Diwali and Rama Navami — will require temporary use permits.

Although allowed more animals, Sullivan said the temple is willing to limit the site to nine cows and one horse.

“The temple is a community religious facility,” Sullivan said. “It is not intended or marketed to be a destination tourism facility.”

Opposition

Many nearby residents opposed the project, citing traffic, noise and fire hazards.

Although city staff deemed the plan complete, several residents said mitigation and traffic counts were inadequate.

Cheryl Stephenson said the traffic study “does not meet real world experience” and incorrectly labels Rincon Avenue as a four-lane collector. She said it fails to account for nearby new housing and local school traffic.

“In short, this traffic study is incomplete, unrealistic and misleading,” she said.

Rincon has four lanes between North Broadway and Ash Street, but narrows to two lanes near Conway Drive, the closest inter-

City plans fire station transition

By Samantha Nelson ENCINITAS — Fire Chief

Josh Gordon recently presented the department’s transition plan for the new Olivenhain Fire Station 6 to the City Council, outlining a move to a temporary site at Little Oaks Equestrian Park during construction of the permanent station, along with adding a new fire engine and personnel to boost capacity.

reach for the temporary station, which is expected to cost about $1.6 million and be completed by May 2026.

The city has already ordered two Type 1 fire engines, funded in the budget, and they are expected to arrive by the end of next year. Once delivered, one of the older engines would be reassigned temporarily to Station 6.

section to the site.

Opponents also questioned expected daily trips, arguing the temple could draw hundreds or thousands more and function as a destination facility.

“The traffic it will bring is not consistent with normal churches,” said Andre Chavez.

Fire danger was another concern. The state recently redesignated the area from a high to a very high fire severity zone.

Some feared the temple might attract homeless individuals seeking meals, though ISKCON does not provide meals on site and instead brings food downtown.

Several neighbors said their objections were not based on religion, though some argued the temple does not fit the area’s rural character.

Richard Durd said he and other residents visited the site with Councilmember Joe Garcia and were met with hostility by caretakers.

“I don’t know what kind of neighbors they’re going to make with open hostility,” he said.

One San Marcos resident opposed the project for religious reasons.

“I’m representing the Lord our God,” said Keri Nuckolls, who quoted from Deuteronomy. “It’s inviting on our land of Escondido and California the gods of other nations. If you’re a Christian, I hope you take this to heart, because the Lord sent me here.”

Support

Several Escondido residents supported the project, including devotees and nearby neighbors.

Supporters noted that daily services are mostly attended by monks, while most devotees attend only on weekends. They also emphasized that many followers are professionals.

Neha Prasad, an environmental engineer who grew up in Escondido, said her husband is a neuroradiologist.

“We’re all profession-

Earlier this spring, Councilmember Marco San Antonio introduced a council item directing staff to develop a plan to increase daily staffing at Fire Station 6 from two to three firefighters and to deploy a Type 1 engine. The directive also asked staff to evaluate costs, identify potential funding and explore ways to accelerate the construction of a permanent station.

“This is something Olivenhain needs,” San Antonio said at the Nov. 12 council meeting. “It’s a long time coming, and I’m excited we found a spot, and I’m excited for all the things coming forward in the future.”

Olivenhain represents the city’s highest wildfire threat area, according to Gordon. The Public Health and Safety Commission, Olivenhain Fire Safe Council and community members have repeatedly raised concerns about the community’s vulnerability to fire.

Station 6 currently operates with two full-time firefighters from a leased commercial property, responding to emergencies in a Type 6 patrol unit — falling short of regional standards and recommended minimum staffing levels.

All other Encinitas fire stations are staffed with three full-time firefighters on Type 1 engines or ladder trucks.

Since the council’s direction in May, the department has developed a phased transition plan.

Phase 1 would establish a temporary fire station and deploy a reserve Type 1 engine to replace the existing two-person patrol unit while adding a third firefighter to each shift. PBK received a $400,000 contract to design, permit and conduct community out-

Gordon said the city will eventually need to purchase a new Type 1 engine, estimated at $1 million.

“We have some time before we need to do that,” he said.

Initial increased staffing would cost about $648,940 through overtime until permanent positions are created, which would cost roughly $800,000.

The city previously applied for a SAFER grant to cover staffing costs but was unsuccessful. Staff plans to reapply next year.

City Manager Jennifer Campbell noted that cities like El Cajon secured the SAFER grant by offering a one-third match, something Encinitas should consider.

“It looks like what we may want to do that may make us a stronger candidate is put a little skin in the game. A lot of times you’ll get a grant when you show that you’ve got some commitment,” she said. “Only putting up one-third and getting two-thirds, I think that’s a great deal.”

Phase 2, which includes constructing the permanent station, likely won’t begin until the 2026-27 fiscal year. The new 6,000- to 6,500-square-foot station would consist of three apparatus bays, accommodate a six-person crew for seasonal upstaffing and cost between $10 million and $12 million — though Gordon said that figure will likely rise.

The city is in ongoing discussions with the county about a potential land swap that could help make the permanent station more feasible.

“They’ve been very amenable to some of our ideas that we’re having, so eventually we’ll bring that back to the council as well,” Gordon said.

Art gallery reopens

By Staff CARLSBAD —

The North Coastal Art Gallery has reopened after completing needed renovations following a flood that damaged its space two months ago.

The gallery temporarily moved spaces from its Suite 101 space to Suite 124 in the Village Faire Shopping Center, located at 300 Carlsbad Village Drive, in September after a pump broke in the shopping center’s main mechanical room, located next door. While none of the gallery’s art was damaged, repairs were necessary to make the space habitable

again. After two months, renovations are complete, and the gallery is once again inviting people back into its main space.

“We are now renovated, and ready to share in the year-end celebrations, and invite Carlsbad and San Diego County residents to experience our upcoming events,” said Cheryl Ehlers, president of the Carlsbad-Oceanside Art League (COAL), the nonprofit that owns the gallery.

A grand reopening ceremony will be held on Dec. 6 from 3 to 5 p.m. The gallery will also offer 10% off art purchases all day.

THE ESCONDIDO City Council narrowly approved the construction of a Hare Krishna temple along Rincon Avenue. Photo by Samantha Nelson

From streets to shelter care

Opioid settlement funds to support Encinitas outreach

By Leo Place

ENCINITAS — The City Council approved a contract with San Diego Rescue Mission last week to provide street outreach and housing navigation services to unhoused individuals, funded partially by opioid settlement funds.

Encinitas is one of several cities in California to receive opioid settlement funds after participating in national litigation against major pharmaceutical distributors and pharmacies, in an attempt to hold them accountable for their role in the opioid addiction epidemic.

The city is set to receive approximately $1.3 million in opioid settlement dollars over 13 years, with roughly $217,000 available for spending this fiscal year.

In July, Encinitas issued a request for proposals from organizations to use the settlement funds to serve the local homeless population and prevent further overdoses. The city received proposals from Exodus and San Diego Rescue Mission, with city staff recommending the latter.

The City Council unan-

imously approved the contract on Nov. 12.

The $343,981 contract will cover two full-time outreach and case management personnel, as well as one housing navigator to provide proactive engagement and support to unhoused individuals in the city, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

“This is more dedicated outreach services than the city has ever had,” said Encinitas Planning Manager Patti Anders. “In addition, the funding also has allowed the city to provide, for the very first time, one full-time dedicated housing navigator.”

Encinitas previously had two homeless solutions coordinators and a member of the Planning Department who was focused on housing. However, in preparation for bringing on a homeless services contractor, the city reclassified these positions to focus more on administrative coordination, said City Manager Jennifer Campbell.

One of the solutions coordinator positions was redefined as a Homeless Programs Coordinator role,

held by Dr. Crystal Pugh. She will oversee the contract with San Diego Rescue Mission, as well as potential grants, the city’s Homeless Action Plan, the Buena Creek Navigation Center, and the by-name list.

Of the nearly $344,000 contract amount, $217,000 will come from opioid settlement funds, and the remainder will come from the city’s General Fund.

Specific goals under the contract include providing outreach and case management to at least 80 unhoused individuals in one year and providing stable, long-term housing to a minimum of 10 unhoused individuals in one year.

Outreach and case management personnel will

also work with city staff, law enforcement, and mental health professionals involved in the Homeless Outreach Program for Empowerment (HOPE) Team.

Paul Armstrong, chief of staff at San Diego Rescue Mission, noted that there were 53 unhoused people counted in Encinitas during the most recent Point In Time Count. He said that as the city’s outreach provider, the organization will focus on each of these people as individuals.

“We want to know who those 53 are. We want to get to understand them, so that we can tailor how we’re going to come alongside them accordingly,” Armstrong said.

“I’m going to tell you, real bottom line, what we’re

going to do is we are going to connect with people daily to build the relationship to help them be able to figure out that path forward.”

San Diego Rescue Mission operates residential and shelter programs in the county in addition to other services, including community outreach and food distribution. The faith-based organization previously operated the Oceanside Navigation Center until Interfaith took it over in the fall.

Several community members spoke in support of the proposed contract.

“Their solution — going all the way from intake to taking care of their physical, emotional, mental, spiritual needs, all the way through addressing their addic-

tions, all the way to housing them and following up with them and staying with them through the time that they need — is second to none,” said Chris Gausepohl, executive pastor at Venture Church in Encinitas.

Council members said San Diego Rescue Mission’s services go above and beyond those of other organizations through its commitment to transparency, data reporting, and follow-up with clients.

“I think as a partner, that’s really something we’ve said we’ve wanted all along, and I’m really glad to see this option in front of us,” said Councilmember Jim O’Hara. “I’m excited to see this get moving through. I think it will help our unhoused population and I think by doing so, we’ll help protect the quality of life that we all enjoy in Encinitas at the same time.”

Councilmember Luke Shaffer said he appreciated Rescue Mission’s flexibility in its services, due to its refusal of government funding, as well as its sobriety requirements at its shelter and residential programs.

“They’ve been around for 55 years. They don’t accept government grants, government funding, because they don’t want the requirements of the government,” Shaffer said. “I couldn’t be more excited to have the San Diego Rescue Mission be a part of this.”

San Diego Rescue Mission will connect Encinitas clients to various shelter, treatment, and housing providers.

SAN DIEGO Rescue Mission outreach workers provide socks to unhoused individuals. The Encinitas City Council recently approved a contract with the organization to provide street outreach and housing navigation services. Courtesy photo/Rescue Mission

rook digital

How to market with AI

By Paul Gonzalez

Let’s demystify something right off the bat: You don’t need a robotics lab, a team of data scientists, or 14 monitors to start using AI in your marketing.

In fact, if you’ve ever used autocorrect, asked Alexa a question, or let your phone predict the next word in a text — you’re already using AI.

Odd Files digital 101

For small and medium-sized business owners, the biggest hurdle usually isn’t the technology. It’s about figuring out which tools are worth trying and how to effectively integrate them into your existing workflow.

So here’s what you actually need:

1. A clear goal

Before diving into tools, ask:

• Do I want to create content faster?

• Do I want better performance from ads?

• Do I want to improve my follow-up with leads?

Knowing the “why” behind AI helps you avoid shiny objects and focus on the right tool for the job.

2. Few easy tools

Start small. A few practical examples:

• Content creation: ChatGPT, Jasper, ai, Perplexity

• SEO guidance: SurferSEO, NeuronWriter

• Ad campaign optimization: Meta Advantage+, Google Performance Max

• Email automation: Mailchimp with AI subject line testing or ActiveCampaign’s predictive features

You don’t need all of them. Just one that solves a real problem you have. And don’t worry about figuring out all the bells and whistles that come with each tool; focus on mastering the basics to get the job done. Then expand.

3. Willing to explore

AI tools aren’t plugand-play magic. They need a little testing. But they’re surprisingly forgiving — and most have tutorials or templates built in.

Bottom line: you don’t need to change your whole business to start using AI. You need a problem worth solving — and a tool that makes solving it faster.

Rook Digital is a local digital marketing agency and referral partner of The Coast News. Request a free audit at rookdigital. com/coast-news.

Being shapely and having some wine

Southern California living means constant exposure to wine.

Anyone paying attention can’t help but notice that the bottles look frighteningly similar. Most wineries count on the label to differentiate themselves.

In fact, except Mateus, Black Tower, and straw-covered chianti bottles, they’re all pretty much the same in shape and color.

Which explains my bride’s reaction last night to a bottle of Travaglini Gattinara. The bottle was bent and dented, making it asymmetrical and unique.

Finders Keepers

The town council in Neuville-sur-Saone, France, delivered good news to a homeowner on Nov. 5, CBS News reported: He can keep the $800,000 worth of gold bars and coins he unearthed while digging for a swimming pool in his backyard. The gold was stashed in plastic bags; the man alerted authorities in May, when he found the treasure. Police said they were able to determine that the gold had not been stolen, and the home’s previous owner had died, so it belongs to the current resident. [CBS News, 11/7/2025]

Incompetent Criminals

Police in Windsor, Connecticut, can’t credit their amazing investigative skills after they apprehended two men who stole a huge highway sign on I-91.

WFSB-TV reported that Andrew Scott Lampkin, 42, and Jonathan Riopelle, 46, from Vernon, Connecticut, allegedly removed the sign and strapped it to the bed of a pickup truck around 8:30 a.m. on Nov. 5. The thieves were charged with third-degree larceny, reckless use of a highway by a pedestrian and improper parking on a highway. [WFSB, 11/6/2025]

Odd Rescue

As Colleen Dunn was walking her dogs on the beach in Manzanita, Oregon, one early evening in October, she came upon a beached shark.

Rather than steering clear or calling the authorities, Dunn told KGW-TV, “I just made the quick decision to get him back into the deep Pacific Ocean.” A veteran viewer of “Shark Week,” Dunn knew that if she dragged the shark by its tail, it wouldn’t be able to bite her; with some effort, she was able to wrangle the shark first to shallow water, then push it into water deep enough for it to swim away.

Shark expert Taylor Chapple of Oregon University identified the shark as a juvenile salmon shark and said it is not uncommon for the creatures to experience shock while swimming in colder waters and end up beached. [KGW-TV,

Naturally, she inquired about it with the waiter. “This winery had a fire and most of their bottles exploded,” he explained. “A few bottles were left looking like this, and the winery decided they liked the idea and now have all their wine bottles this shape.”

WOW! Quite a story, and it certainly adds an air of romance to the product. Mrs. Marketing was SO impressed by the story that she brought the (empty!) bottle home for me.

Only the story isn’t true, according to a Forbes interview with Cinzia Travaglini. Other theories come from

ask mr. marketing rob weinberg

and from the book “I Dreamed of a… Twisted Bottle.”

I can guarantee that the true story probably isn’t nearly as interesting as the tale the waiter told.

There are 3.4 million new businesses started annually in the US. Meaning, regardless of what you sell,

you can bet you’ve got competition.

Having an intriguing backstory about how you started or what you sell can help you stand out from the crowd. It not only sets you apart from the competition, but it also makes you more likely to be remembered by customers the next time they’re ready to buy.

Plus, there’s the whole sharing your story with others aspect, of course.

If you’re looking to increase your company’s sales, it may be time to recreate your own origin story to make it more interesting and stickier. Until last night,

in the piper trio seen in AC/ DC’s video for the song, which was filmed just a few blocks from Federation Square in 1976.

I had never even heard of Travaglini Gattinara wine, and now I can’t get it out of my mind, even though I know the origins of the wine bottle story are suspect. But because of this compelling tale, I’ve learned a lot about the wine and will now go out of my way to find it the next time I’m out drinking.

And that’s the way you want people thinking about you, no?

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

Find more clever ideas at www.askmrmarketing. com.

deer crashed through one of the school cafeteria’s windows, startling “a couple of students and staff” who were preparing for breakfast.

11/7/25]

Recurring Themes

It’s falling iguana time again in Florida! With this year’s first cold blast making it all the way to the Sunshine State, The Guardian reported on Nov. 10, Floridians are being warned about paralyzed reptiles tumbling out of trees and hitting them on the head.

While some people are moved to help the stunned iguanas, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission warns against intervening. “Once they recover and warm up, they could act defensively.”

Also, it’s illegal to relocate or release captured iguanas. Just let ‘em lie, folks. [Guardian, 11/10/2025]

Questionable Judgment

Tucker Kemp, 31, of St. Petersburg, Florida, is rethinking his decisions after an incident in a local Starbucks last month. According to The Smoking Gun, Kemp had stopped for a tea when he noticed a pride flag hanging on the wall inside the store.

He told the manager he was “offended by the flag and ... they should put up an American flag.” Then he allegedly threw his tea at the flag and tore it off the wall before stuffing it into a trash can.

Kemp was arrested for criminal mischief and spent a few hours in jail — but the long-term consequences may have been more influential.

Kemp lost his job at nearby Dignity Memorial and is on the hunt for a new gig. He said his “poor decisions ... led to my rightful arrest and termination from my career.”

Anyone looking for a recalcitrant funeral director? [The Smoking Gun, 11/7/2025]

Nope

In an underwater cave on the border between Greece and Albania, scientists have discovered a spi-

der web that spans 1,076.4 square feet along a wall, People magazine reported on Nov. 11.

The web is home to an estimated 110,000 spiders of two different species. Istvan Urak of the Sapientia Hungarian University of Transylvania in Romania visited the cave to analyze the web.

“It is a unique case of two species cohabiting within the same web structure in this huge number,” he said. The cave is also home to 512 other species of spiders. [People, 11/11/2025]

Powerful Pipes

The Great Melbourne Bagpipe Bash at Federation Square in Victoria, Australia, brought together 374 bagpipers on Nov. 12 to pay tribute to rock legends AC/DC with a performance of “It’s a Long Way to the Top (If You Wanna Rock ‘n’ Roll),” shattering the world record for the most bagpipers in a single performance, as reported by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation.

Among the ragtag assembly were none other than Les Kenfield and Kevin Conlon, who were members of the Rats of Tobruk Memorial Highland Band in the 1970s and performed

Kenfield hopes the event, which brought together pipers of all ages, will inspire renewed interest in the instrument.

“Piping is really a dying art,” Kenfield said. “In my band, if everyone over 70 resigned, there would be no band left.” [ABC News, 11/12/25]

Call of the Wild Amherst Junior High School in Amherst, Ohio, was the site of an early morning surprise on Nov. 13, FOX 8 reported.

According to a press release issued by Principal Andrew Hoffman, a large

Video of the incident showed the deer fighting to gain traction on the slick cafeteria floor before lying down in exhaustion.

Staff members and the Amherst Police Department were able to keep the deer corralled in the cafeteria before herding it toward a set of doors they had propped open to provide the deer with an escape route.

“As shocking as the event was to witness, we are happy to report that no significant injuries took place,” Hoffman said, while assuring that “all students were offered the opportunity to receive breakfast during 1st period.” [FOX 8, 11/13/25]

The World Around Us

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Jeffrey Calkins is an Oceanside artist. Follow him on Instagram: @jeffcalkins71

Holidays Del Mar in

Discover the magic of Del Mar Village this holiday season! Our village sparkles with nostalgia, with festive streets, seasonal happenings, and charming local shops to find the perfect holiday gifts.

November 10 - December 17 | 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

Toys for Tots collection at Jim Coleman State Farm Insurance

Small Business Saturday

Sunday, December 7 | 1:00 to 5:00 pm

North Pole by the Sea

Wednesday, December 17 | Noon to Closing

Dinner with a View at Viewpoint Brewing Co.

Celebrate a holiday season full of seaside festivities SCAN THE QR

Wednesday, November 26 - Thursday, January 1

Free Parking in Del Mar

Sunday, December 7 | 1:00 to 4:00 pm

Del Mar Village Winter Taste & Sip

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Sunday, December 7 | 1:00 to 5:00 pm

Photos with Santa

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Various dates and times

Holiday Happenings at L’Auberge Del Mar

Celebrate the season at Evans Hotels Resorts

San Diego’s winter sunshine and coastal charm set the stage for a festive season at Evans Hotels’ three iconic properties: The Lodge at Torrey Pines, the Bahia Resort Hotel, and the Catamaran Resort Hotel and Spa. Each destination will feature holiday décor, family activities, seasonal dining, and signature traditions that invite locals and visitors to celebrate in classic Southern California style.

Seasonal atmosphere across three resorts

At The Lodge at Torrey Pines, guests are welcomed into an elegant Craftsman-style setting decorated with a grand Christmas tree trimmed with pinecones, woodland accents, and tartan reindeer. Fresh garlands and the scent of white cedar from the lobby fireplace add to the warm winter ambiance.

On Mission Bay, the Bahia Resort Hotel and Catamaran Resort Hotel and Spa embrace a lighter, coastal spirit. Both properties will present gingerbread house displays crafted by team members, with guests invited to vote for their favorites. The Catamaran adds a tropical twist with festively styled Hula Huts and a Polynesian-inspired Christmas tree decorated with tikis, parrots, and floral leis.

At the Bahia, midcentury nostalgia takes over the lobby with a 1950s aluminum Christmas tree, vintage television décor, and the iconic leg lamp from A Christmas Story. Family holiday movies will

screen daily from Dec. 12–25.

Holiday cruises and entertainment

A Mission Bay tradition returns with the Jingle Belle Cruises aboard the William D. Evans sternwheeler. The holiday-themed cruise features carolers, cocktails, kids’ crafts, cookies, and photos with Santa. Cruises depart from the Bahia on Dec. 20, 22–24. Tickets are $45 per person, with proceeds supporting Mama’s Kitchen, a nonprofit providing medically tailored meals for individuals affected by critical illnesses.

At the Catamaran, Polynesian

Carolers will perform island-style holiday music every Friday and Saturday from Dec. 5–27. The Lodge will feature traditional holiday carolers on select evenings from Dec. 5–20, accompanied by mulled cider and fruitcake.

Visits with Santa and kids’ activities

Santa Claus will greet families at the Catamaran on Saturdays from Dec. 6–20. At The Lodge, Santa will appear on Dec. 17 and Dec. 24, leading singalongs and greeting young guests. Each resort will also host Letter Stations, where children can send holiday wish lists to the North Pole.

Creative seasonal activities include gingerbread house decorating at The Lodge beginning Nov. 29 and cookie decorating at the Catamaran on multiple December dates. At the Bahia, children can participate in an Elf on the Shelf scavenger hunt throughout the month.

Guests staying in the new Reserve Firepit Rooms at The Lodge on Christmas Eve will also receive a holiday stocking with a fireside hot chocolate kit.

Seasonal dining and Christmas feasts

Evans Hotels will feature a full calendar of culinary expe-

riences, including The Lodge’s “Taste of the Season” events with hot chocolate (Dec. 5), boozy eggnog (Dec. 12), and Glühwein (Dec. 19 and 26).

All three properties will offer Christmas Eve and Christmas Day dining. Highlights include:

• Catamaran Resort: A three-course Christmas Eve dinner at Oceana Coastal Kitchen and a Christmas Day Champagne Brunch with a seafood cold bar, sparkling wine, and live entertainment.

• Bahia Resort: Christmas Eve Dinner and Christmas Day Brunch at Dockside 1953 with seasonal à la carte offerings.

• The Lodge at Torrey Pines: A prix-fixe three-course Christmas Eve Dinner and Christmas Day Dinner at A.R. Valentien, plus prime rib dinners at The Grill.

New Year’s celebrations

Guests can ring in 2026 with New Year’s Eve dinners at all three resorts. The Bahia will host a prixfixe dinner at Dockside 1953 and a “Cotton Candy and Bubbles” soirée for resort guests. Oceana Coastal Kitchen will offer a prix-fixe celebration with live entertainment, while The Lodge will present a five-course tasting menu at A.R. Valentien followed by a festive New Year’s Day brunch at The Grill.

Special “Stay Longer, Save More” holiday promotions and complete event information are available at bahiahotel.com, catamaranresort.com and lodgetorreypines.com

Dec. 24, 2025

THE LODGE at Torrey Pines’ elegant Craftsman-style setting features a grand Christmas tree. Courtesy photo

Holiday Happenings

Join the fun at Encinitas Turkey Trot

The Encinitas Turkey Trot is ready to take over Coast Highway this Thanksgiving morning, and families are already gearing up for what has become one of the most joyful holiday traditions in North County.

OCEANSIDE’S HOLIDAY Tree Lighting Ceremony is Dec. 4 from 5 to 8 p.m. at Regal Cinema Plaza on Mission Avenue.

The real magic of the Turkey Trot is the energy. Entire families show up in full costume and take the idea of dressing up very seriously. You will see turkeys in sunglasses, superheroes in running shoes and entire groups that look like they stepped off a movie set.

The costume contest

More than 6,000 runners, walkers and enthusiastic supporters are expected to fill the streets for the 5 kilometer, 10 kilometer and Kids K events.

remains one of the most popular parts of the day, with cash prizes and bragging rights on the line. It is half friendly competition and half parade, and it keeps the crowd smiling from start to finish.

The course winds along the ocean with the famous “ENCINITAS” sign overhead, giving everyone a picture perfect backdrop

as they kick off the holiday with something healthy and memorable. It has become the family moment that starts the day on the right foot and sets the tone for everything that follows. Bring your people, bring your costume and make this the year you join the fun. Register at:

EncinitasTurkeyTrot.org

Get festive, shop local at Oceanside Mainstreet

This holiday season, the heart of Oceanside shines bright as the vibrant downtown district comes alive with community spirit and festive cheer.

Spearheaded by MainStreet Oceanside, the annual “’Tis the Season to Shop Local” campaign invites residents and visitors alike to celebrate while supporting the city’s unique small-business landscape.

Kick off Small Business Saturday in Downtown Oceanside! Get ready for a day of fun, treats and FREE Giveaways to the first 200 attendees. Get there early Saturday, Nov. 29, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the Oceanside Civic Center. Enjoy free hot cocoa to stay cozy while shopping.

The centerpiece event — the much-anticipated Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony — is set for Thursday, Dec. 4 from 5 to 8 p.m. at Regal Cinema Plaza (401 Mission Ave). Festivities kick off with children’s activities at 5 p.m., Santa’s grand arrival by firetruck around 5:45 p.m., and the countdown to light the tree at 6 p.m.

photo Supporting the ‘shop local’ initiative, the downtown area will host Holiday Gift Markets on Thursday evenings throughout December.

through the campaign encourages visitors to checkin at 10 or more local shops, restaurants or businesses between November and December—and be entered for local-prize giveaways.

Surrounding the lighting event are holiday-themed attractions: music, crafts for the kids, and sweet treats like hot cocoa, cookies and milk to keep spirits warm.

Supporting the “shop local” initiative, the downtown area will host Holiday Gift Markets on Thursday evenings throughout December, featuring over 200 local artisans, makers and merchants offering one-ofa-kind gifts, gourmet treats and festive experiences.

The digital shopping passport challenge launched

Why shop local? Every purchase strengthens Oceanside’s small-business ecosystem, keeps money circulating in our community and helps maintain that unique downtown character locals love. As MainStreet Oceanside notes, it’s not just about buying—it’s about building and sustaining community.

So mark your calendars: stroll Mission Avenue under twinkling lights, enjoy live family-friendly entertainment, support your neighbors’ businesses and find gifts that say “thoughtful” while you celebrate the holidays in style in Oceanside.

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OVER 6,000 runners, walkers and supporters, many in costume, are expected to fill the streets for the 5K, 10K and kids races on Thanksgiving morning, Nov. 27. Courtesy photos

Del Mar Village set to shine for holidays

The Del Mar Village Association is rolling out a full slate of seasonal celebrations designed to bring the community together and spotlight the charm of downtown Del Mar.

From free parking and small-business shopping to family festivities, live music, Santa sightings and culinary events, the Village is set to shine all season long.

Here’s what’s on the calendar: Free holiday parking

Select dates Nov. 26–Jan. 1

The City of Del Mar is once again offering free all-day parking in downtown Del Mar during designated holiday weekends. Look for the posted holiday bags at participating spaces during these dates:

• Wed., Nov. 26, 5 p.m. – Mon., Dec. 1, 9 a.m.

• Fri., Dec. 5, 5 p.m. – Mon., Dec. 8, 9 a.m.

• Fri., Dec. 12, 5 p.m. – Mon., Dec. 15, 9 a.m.

• Fri., Dec. 19, 5 p.m. – Thurs., Jan. 1, 9 p.m.

A perfect invitation to shop, dine, stroll and enjoy the season in the Village.

Small Business Saturday

Saturday, Nov. 29

Support local boutiques and independent merchants while getting a jump start on holiday gifting. Many businesses will offer discounts, gifts with purchase and seasonal surprises.

Del Mar Village Winter Taste & Sip

Sunday, Dec. 7, 1–4 p.m.

Savor the flavors of the season with culinary bites from award-winning restaurants and sips from local beverage partners. Enjoy live music, festive décor and specialty “Sip Stops” throughout downtown businesses.

This event is part of the “North Pole by the Sea” celebration and typically sells out, so advance ticket purchase is recommended.

Santa photos by the sea

Sunday, Dec. 7, 1–5 p.m.

Capture holiday memories with Santa at Del Mar Plaza, set against the backdrop of the Pacific Ocean.

Kids (and pets!) can write letters to Santa before meeting him in person. Tickets available online.

North Pole by the sea (and tree lighting)

Sunday, Dec. 7, 1–5 p.m.

Experience a magical afternoon throughout Del Mar Village with carolers, holiday characters, live music, children’s activities, hot chocolate, and festive drink specials for adults at L’Auberge

Del Mar.

The day concludes with the annual tree lighting in the Jim Watkins Amphitheater at 5 p.m.

Holiday with a view at Viewpoint Brewing Wed., Dec. 17, 12–9 p.m.

Enjoy great food, craft beer and bayfront views while giving

books, crystals, art, jewelry, greeting cards, incense tarot & oracle, aromatherapy, alter adornments, singing bowls vibrational healing, smudging tools, candles and unique gifts

back to the community. Viewpoint Brewing Co. will donate 10% of the day’s sales to support DMVA and Del Mar’s local businesses. Seasonal menu specials will debut for the occasion.

For details and ticket links for all holiday events, visit: visitdelmarvillage.com/ holidays-in-del-mar

Get ready to wrap yourself in the warm sounds of the season with timeless classics that make this time of year so special.

Camarada, one of San Diego’s favorite ensembles, brings jazz and holiday cheer to the Fallbrook stage.

Peter Sprague, guitar & arranger | Danny Green, piano

Beth Ross Buckley, flute | Tripp Sprague, flute & sax

Mackenzie Leighton, double bass | Alison Adams Tucker, voice

Duncan Moore, percussion

Tickets: $25 Advance • $30 Day of Show • 18 and under free Purchase tickets: www.fallbrookmusicsociety.org

Mission Theater | 231 N. Main Avenue | Fallbrook 92028 Free

DEL MAR’S annual tree lighting is Dec. 7 at 5 p.m. at the Jim Watkins Amphitheater. Courtesy photo

EVENTS CALENDAR

North County’s holiday season begins early, with community events, craft markets, family activities, and festive celebrations popping up through early December. Here are some local outings to help you kick off the season close to home.

Encinitas Holiday Street Fair - Nov. 23

Downtown Encinitas fills Coast Highway 101 with more than 450 vendors, kids rides, live music, and community performances. Families can shop, snack, and enjoy one of the area’s most popular seasonal events.

More info: encinitas101. com

Holidays at Legoland - begins Nov. 22 (select dates)

Legoland California’s holiday season kicks off with a giant Lego Christmas tree, themed shows, festive characters, and seasonal decorations throughout the park.

More info: legoland. com/california

San Diego Botanic Garden Lightscapethrough Jan. 4

The Botanic Garden in Encinitas launches its illuminated walking trail featuring large-scale light installations, music, and glowing garden scenes. A great evening outing for families.

More info: sdbg.org

O’side Turkey Trot -

performances, crafts, games, and a visit from Santa. A comfortable and festive event for families with young children.

More info: san-marcos. net

Escondido Winter Wonderland at Grape Day Park - Dec. 6-7 Grape Day Park transforms into a winter-themed play space with snow slides, games, crafts, and seasonal entertainment. Free to attend and especially fun for kids.

More info: artcenter. org

Oceanside Sunset

Historic Carlsbad art gallery reopens

We are ready for the holidays, and filled with joy, cheer and appreciation for all that we have. During the summer, many visitors were directed to our temporary gallery, generously provided by our management SIMA, while the North Coastal Art Gallery (COAL) in Carlsbad Village was under re-construction due to a flood.

We are now renovated, and ready to share in the year end celebrations, and invite Carlsbad and San Diego County residents to experience our upcoming events.

We began on Nov. 17 with a new exhibition, Botanical Impressions that runs through Nov. 28, where we move right into our Holiday Bazaar on Nov. 29 from 10 am to 8 pm; “Jingles” for the kids and families on Dec. 7 in the Plaza; and topping the end of the year with our crowning event, the Open Annual Small Image Awards Show. and wonderful Holiday reception on Dec. 8, offering 10% off all day with refreshments served from 3 to 5 p.m.

The Open Annual Small Image Awards Show is accepting entrants and is open to all San Diego County artist with an approaching deadline to apply by Nov. 23, 2025, directly from our website

“We know everyone will be uplifted by the fact we are thriving through adversity, and we appreciated the great support from the residents and businesses of Carlsbad that helped us continue our programs that benefit the public. We get joy by bringing fine art, education and more to such a wonderful community, and welcome everyone to share with us. We will be 75 years young in August of 2026, and we plan on growing and thriving with our community” stated Cheryl Ehlers, COAL President.

“It was wonderful we were able to stay open while the construction was done, but our artists are all ready to get home.” says gallery manager, Getrude Lewis. “We are grateful to present this lovely new contemporary gallery space to the art community. It is an opportunity for artists to share their work with the community, and combine art with an arts education.” The Carlsbad-Oceanside Art League, (COAL) is 501 c3 non profit organization that manages the NCAG gallery that has been in existence since 1951 in Carlsbad, CA. So, join us. The COAL is currently accepting members for the 2026 Members drive, so stay informed by visiting our website to see our events, join the E news, or seek membership. https://northcoastalartgallery.com/ Any questions please contact Cheryl Ehlers, President at ncagpresident@gmail.com or call 760-519-1551.

NORTH COASTAL Art Gallery in Carlsbad Village has reopened after recovering from a flood. The gallery turns 75 years old in August 2026. Courtesy photo

Chef Bachelier strikes again with Chick & Hawk

After five years of speculation, popups, skater-only events, soft openings, and hype the likes I’ve not seen around a restaurant in these parts, Chick & Hawk is finally open, but you knew that.

I have a strong connection with the Chick & Hawk space as it housed Fulano’s for many years. Fulano’s was my first column for Encinitas Eats, the classic, yet short-lived Encinitas-centric weekly run by Mike Andreen and the late great Gary Taylor.

My headline was “No freezer, lots of flair at Fulano’s,” and, well, I wrote it mainly to unlock the mystery and conspiracy theories surrounding the restaurant that never seemed busy, but put out really good food, had a liquor license and made fabulous margaritas.

There really was no big mystery or dramatic, illicit money-making schemes. The proprietor owned the building and catered to small groups of families and regulars, and that’s really all he needed to keep the joint afloat.

The real drama unfolded over the past five years with the hurdles Andrew Bachelier and partner Tony Hawk had to clear to make this concept a reality. The idea is heavily weighted toward the Tony Hawk skate culture, paired with Bachelier’s world-class culinary chops.

And now we have two skater-themed restaurants across Coast Highway from one another, with the recent opening of Johnny Rad’z. Given the skater-centric culture of Encinitas, that’s not really a stretch…and honestly, themed restaurants are cool and all, but it really comes down to the food,

right?

Before I get to that, for those of you not familiar with the culinary resume of Bachelier, it’s as good as it gets for a San Diego-centric chef. He spent six years at Michelin three-star Addison by William Bradley, was the executive chef at Campfire and Michelin-starred Jeune et Jolie in Carlsbad.

He currently owns Atelier Manna in Leucadia with his wife, Larah. It’s the best breakfast/brunch experience I’ve experienced, and evidently, that respect is shared by the heavy hitters, as it earned a Michelin Bib Gourmand award last May. So yeah, when Bachelier embarks on a new venture, it’s worth checking out.

So, about the menu. It’s tight, which is always a good thing, and it revolves around their signature chicken sandwich, The Birdman, that’s been touted as all that and then some. I guess that, given the plethora of solid chicken sandwiches that are brined and extra crispy in the area, starting with the Crack Shack that opened in 2017, it was an interesting dish to highlight. Maybe the name Chick & Hawk was just too perfect to go with anything else.

I’ve been making a

buttermilk-brined, triple-dipped, extra-crispy chicken thigh sandwich for years, so yeah, I have somewhat jaded opinions, and my bar is probably higher than most. Anyway, it’s an elevated, solid sandwich for sure, yet I found that even the least of the three heat levels dominated to the point of distracting from any other flavors. But for the heat-seeking masses out there, you will be delightfully satisfied.

I found out after that it could be ordered without any heat, and I will definitely go that way next time. It’s a huge sandwich, though, easily two meals for those capable of portion control.

My sandwich jam at Chick & Hawk is The Seabird: crispy or blackened market fish, smashed avocado, butter lettuce, crispy shallot, tartar sauce, and American cheese. This is a unique and fabulous fish sandwich, both crispy and blackened.

The Kona Bowl combines chicories and lettuces, radish, citrus, avocado furikake and lemon parm dressing, and you can add a Birdman Thigh or Crispy Albacore to give it a delicious protein boost.

I also tried the Local

Tuna Tataki with a Chick & Hawk spice-blackened tuna, carrot, orange, and ginger vinaigrette, and scallion. Tataki is a Japanese cooking method in which a protein, typically fish or beef, is seared briefly, then chilled and thinly sliced. This is a fabulous dish, basically appetizer size for

happy man.

For those of you with a veggie focus, the Maitake bo ssam is a vegetarian take on the Korean pork lettuce wrap dish. Maitake mushrooms are batter-dipped, tempura-fried and served with carrot and daikon strips, minty/citrusy shiso leaves for wrapping and a peanut sauce.

On the other end of the spectrum, the Eyrie Fries is a sizable, shareable plate of duck-fat fries with aioli, Parmesan, fresh herbs, and a drizzle of truffle hot sauce. The fries are savory, salty and extra crunchy, and again a bit of a heat kick. Chicken or albacore can also be added on for an additional charge. A smaller side dish of spice-free fries is also available.

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And for those of you hankering to go big on cav iar service, Chick & Hawk has that covered as well with a half or 1 ounce of Osetra Caviar with French onion crème fraiche and Kennebec chips, available for $74/$135. Seems like a random offer ing, but given Leucadia’s upscaling, I’m sure they will find some buyers.

• Gluten-free pastries Wraps, paninis & hearty salads

• Soups made fresh, daily Catering for gatherings, events & meetings

bon, huckleberry, sarsaparilla, pineapple and spruce, and it was super refreshing.

A side note and tip, if you plan on cocktailing before dinner, hold off on your dinner order until you have cocktails in hand, as, for us anyway, our meal came out before the cocktails, and I had ordered a Mexican Squirt to go with my meal, so I basically saved the cocktail for dessert. Despite the caviar service, this is not fine dining, so cocktail timing is probably not a priority.

Yeah, I know, a highclass problem that most will not even care about.

And there is a reasonably priced house red and white wine, lager, pickle beer (all the rage these days), hybrid cider and of course the now-obligatory n/a lager. Bubbles are aimed more at the caviar crowd, with some pricy options for those who

Cocktails, beer and

I’m stoked Chick & Hawk is finally open, and given the creativity of chef Bachelier, I’m thinking the menu could change with the seasons or whims of this culinary star, so I’d keep your eye on their social media for updates.

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THE BIRDMAN, the signature chicken sandwich at the newly opened and long-anticipated Chick & Hawk in Leucadia. The restaurant, which once housed Fulano’s, is the project of world-class chef Andrew Bachelier and skate icon Tony Hawk. Photo by Kimberly Motos

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Vista OKs signalized crosswalk by Foothill Oak

By Leo Place

VISTA — Following feedback from community members about the need for safe crossing areas for families to and from Foothill Oak Elementary School, the Vista City Council approved plans on Nov. 12 for a raised crosswalk with a flashing beacon signal at Oak Drive and Isabella Way.

The council first discussed this topic on Oct. 28, but decided to hold off on a final decision until the city had reached out to Vista Unified School District and prepared renderings of the different crosswalk options.

Council members reviewed options for two crosswalk locations along Oak Drive near Isabella Way — one further north toward Monte Mar Road, and another slightly southward toward Foothill Drive that would include curb extensions into the roadway, also known as bulb-outs.

The council chose the northernmost option, which will feature a curb ramp and a flashing beacon system activated by a push button. The cost of the crosswalk is expected to be approximately $60,000, which will be covered by the year-end fund balance.

“I think this would be a major improvement,” said Councilmember Corinna Contreras. “We don't have any kind of raised pedestrian crossing in the entire stretch of Oak Drive.”

Several community

council for listening to their concerns, especially Contreras and Fox.

There are other pedestrian crossings to the school at the intersection of Foothill Drive and Oak Drive.

City staff said that they had researched other potential safety improvements for this area, but these were deemed infeasible. They noted an all-way stop along Oak Drive at Isabella Way would contribute to congestion during peak school traffic, and speed humps along the road were not recommended because most of Oak Drive is used as a primary route for emergency vehicles.

Sheriff’s Office reported.

First responders attempted life-saving measures before the pedestrian was transported to the hospital, but they were pronounced deceased by 8:45 p.m., the Sheriff’s Office said.

The driver of the Toyota remained at the scene after the collision and was cooperative with investigators, and was determined not to be under the influence of drugs or alcohol.

day, crews from the Oceanside and Carlsbad Fire Departments responded to a residential structure fire at the Villa Camino Apartments at 2051 Geneva St., according to the Oceanside Fire Department.

“The residents reported being able to access live video to confirm that, in fact, a fire was in their home,’’ OFD Battalion Chief Mathew Price said in a statement.

members spoke in support of a new crosswalk during the Oct. 28 and Nov. 12 meetings, including parents of Foothill Oak students and residents of the nearby Los Robles Apartments on Oak Drive.

They said it’s difficult for children and parents to cross Oak Drive to reach the school, and that there are often speeding vehicles and drivers not paying attention.

“This is a critical safety issue for our children, and we hope it will be prioritized and approved,” said Jaime Reyes, speaking in Spanish to the council on Wednesday.

Residents also pushed for the addition of a crossing guard in the area. Council members discussed this possibility but opted not to fund a crossing guard at this time.

City staff reported that

in their conversations with Foothill Oak and the district, they said that most concerns about road safety and speeding occurred after school hours, not during school hours.

Councilmember Jeff Fox said they could reopen conversations about a crossing guard with the school if they start to feel that it is necessary.

However, parents said the safety issues are prevalent when kids come to and leave school.

“Every school day, hundreds of our children, parents, and caregivers cross that intersection. During arrival and dismissal times, traffic volumes are high, visibility can be limited, and drivers are often in a hurry,” resident Mirna Casillas said at the October meeting.

Residents thanked the

Adding the crosswalk will likely require the removal of around 10 parking spaces on that portion of the street, city staff said.

Pedestrian, 63, fatally struck by car last Friday in Vista

The Vista Sheriff’s Station is investigating a fatal collision between a car and a 63-year-old male pedestrian along South Melrose Drive last Friday in Vista.

Vista deputies responded to reports of a collision in the 300 block of South Melrose Drive around 8:14 p.m. on Nov. 14 and discovered a pedestrian lying in a northbound lane. Investigators learned a gray Toyota RAV4 SUV had struck the individual, the San Diego County

Sgt. Eric Cottrell said the man was not in the crosswalk at the time of the collision. He did not share other details about the circumstances of the incident.

The Vista Sheriff’s Station Traffic Unit requests that anyone who witnessed the incident or has additional information contact the Vista Sheriff’s Station at (760) 940-4551.

— Leo Place

Indoor camera assists crews in Oceanside fire

Fire damaged the inside of an apartment unit in Oceanside, but thanks to an indoor security camera that notified its residents who were out at the time, firefighters were able to put out the blaze within five minutes, authorities reported today.

Around 1:30 p.m. Mon-

Fire officials said the first engine arrived shortly after and quickly suppressed the flames, containing the fire to the living room area. Additional crews were called to protect the surrounding units. The cause of the fire was under investigation by the OFD.

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— City News Service

A CROSSWALK with a rectangular rapid flashing beacon will be installed just south of the intersection of Oak Drive and Isabella Way near Foothill Oak school in Vista. Courtesy photo

designs for fire engines.

The complaint alleges that several streets between the project and Fire Station 3 on Orpheus Avenue fail to meet these standards.

The code provides three acceptable turnaround designs: a 120-foot “hammerhead” T-turnaround, a 60-foot “Y” turnaround, or a 96-foot-diameter cul-desac.

While project plans acknowledge the need for “alternate materials and methods” to address turnaround requirements on the site, the city argues that the council’s approval of the project did not include the specific findings necessary to justify a deviation from the fire code.

“An actual controversy exists between Plaintiff and Defendant as to whether the Clark Avenue Apartments project complies with the Fire Code,” the city states in the filing.

The lawsuit marks an escalation in a years-long dispute over the Clark Avenue Apartments. The width of nearby streets has long been a sore spot for residents and city officials as they weigh the impact of the 15-building project, which includes 159 market-rate units and 40 affordable units, on a former nursery site between Union Street and Clark Avenue.

“Union is not a suitable road for what’s about to happen to it,” former Planning Commission Chair Kevin Doyle said in explaining his vote to deny permits for the

project in 2022. “This is the big flaw of this project. The way in and out just sucks.”

Residents have described the area as a “working-class” Leucadia neighborhood, repeatedly expressing concerns that the narrow streets, limited access to the freeway, and increased construction traffic pose safety risks.

Neighbors have reported that Union and Clark effectively become single-lane roads once cars are parked along the curb, questioning how large fire engines and evacuation traffic would maneuver during an emergency.

“Our street, Union, is 19 feet, six inches wide; Clark Street at its widest point is 21 feet wide,” Leucadia busi-

ness owner Tom Gonzalez, who operates a dog daycare at the end of Union, told The Coast News last year. “I don’t understand how it’s physically possible to have yield-only traffic moving down these streets.”

Another resident, Sheri Armendariz, who lives on Union Street, recently likened the construction and pending build-out to being trapped in the 2008 Witch Fire, saying she worries about traffic, delayed emergency response and her home’s future value.

“It’s really a mess,” Armendariz said in September. “We didn’t buy this gridlock.”

City officials have publicly wrestled with the same concerns. The Plan-

ning Commission unanimously denied permits for the project in 2022, citing traffic and emergency access problems, but the City Council later overturned that decision and approved the apartments as a statebacked, “by-right” housing element site.

Since then, council members have attempted to add safety fixes. In October, the council unanimously approved new stop signs and no-parking zones at Clark Avenue and Puebla Street, an intersection near the project’s northern entrance, after residents complained construction traffic had made the area dangerous.

Councilmember Jim O’Hara — a frequent critic of the project — recently called it a “turd sandwich,” saying added stop signs were “mustard or mayo or pickles” on an otherwise unpalatable project.

O’Hara and Mayor Bruce Ehlers have also questioned whether the project ever met the objective stan-

dards required for its “byright” classification, arguing that if basic road-width rules were not satisfied, the city would have retained more discretion, and the deadlines to challenge the approval may not have expired.

While O’Hara did not wish to comment further on the litigation, he added that the “City Council is dedicated to insisting that public safety be a priority in any development citywide.”

Deputy Mayor Joy Lyndes told The Coast News that she supports addressing neighbors’ requests to widen Clark Avenue, but questioned the city’s strategy, saying repeated legal battles over state housing requirements have drained public funds and failed to produce results.

“Over the past eight years, the City of Encinitas has filed multiple legal actions regarding state mandates for housing,” Lyndes said. “The city has spent nearly $4 million of hardearned taxpayer money on these lawsuits, and the city has lost all of them.”

Lyndes, who served as chair of the SANDAG Sustainable Communities working group last year, said focusing on RHNA reform through the regional planning agency is a more effective and less costly way to seek changes to state housing mandates than continued litigation.

“The strength of the entire San Diego region, working together to negotiate changes to the state housing mandates, is powerful,” Lyndes said. “I believe taking action as a collaborative region through SANDAG is more powerful and more likely to succeed.”

The developer and its attorney, Marco Gonzalez, of Coast Law Group in Encinitas, have consistently stat-

ed that the project complies with state and local housing laws. In a warning to the council last summer, Gonzalez said that attempts to revisit or unwind the council’s previous approval would be “entirely inappropriate and illegal” because the statute of limitations had expired.

In response to a request for a statement about the litigation, Gonzalez told The Coast News that his “client does not have any comment at this time.”

firmed during questioning that if a council member believes someone is violating city codes, they should contact the Sheriff’s Office or code enforcement.

Sheriff’s Detective Chad Lotonio, who investigated the incident, testified that when he spoke with Shaffer on the phone the day after the incident, Shaffer confirmed he had moved the bins so he could park in the spot. However, he claimed that Caulfield had intentionally moved a bin behind his truck while he was backing up.

Lotonio said Shaffer did not specify at the time whether he hit Caulfield or the bin, and he denied pushing over a bin with his hands or throwing trash at Caulfield.

A few days later, on July 8, Lotonio recounted meeting with Shaffer again, along with other officers from the North Coastal Sheriff’s Station in Encinitas. At that time, he addressed “inconsistencies” in Shaffer’s account.

“I told him he lied to me about the incident, that there was witnesses and video surveillance showing that he did otherwise from what he told me,” Lotonio said.

He added that Shaffer also denied knowing that Caulfield was behind his truck before backing up. However, Lotonio said camera footage from a home across the street clearly showed Shaffer looking back and seeing Caulfield behind his truck, and then backing up shortly after.

Boyce also referenced this video showing Shaffer looking back toward Caulfield before reversing. She said Shaffer’s conduct was dangerous, and that while it did not result in serious injuries, the potential harm qualified his conduct as a felony.

“He was not driving a golf cart, not riding a bicycle, he was driving a big Tundra truck … Driving a truck in that manner is very dangerous,” Boyce said.

She also argued in support of the charge of willful omission of duty, stating that Shaffer said Caulfield would never get a permit in the city again.

“He was taking on an enforcement role. He was punishing the victim. He acted beyond his lawful limits of authority,” Boyce said of Shaffer.

The case will now be sent back to the misdemeanor court, with a readiness hearing scheduled for Dec. 1.

Fallbrook guild hosts biennial quilt show

By Leo Place

FALLBROOK — The halls of Son Rise Fellowship Church were bursting with a mosaic of colors over the weekend, as hundreds of attendees perused a display of more than 200 ornate quilts crafted by Fallbrook’s guild of committed quilters.

The two-day show, on Nov. 7 and 8, featured

works ranging from traditional geometric quilts to bold, intricate creations, capturing the culmination of hundreds of hours of careful construction.

Much of this work happens at the Fallbrook Quilt Guild’s monthly meetings, where members support one another in their quilting projects, teach new quilters,

and serve the community.

The majority of members are from Fallbrook, with others from Escondido, Oceanside, Murrieta, and other parts of North County.

“I think we’ve got about 88, normally we have about 45 at a meeting,” said guild member Cindy Stephen. “It's a smaller guild than

some. It’s kind of a warm, inviting environment, we’ve been told.”

The guild meets monthly on the first Thursday of the month at Fallbrook Community Center. Along with working on personal projects, members create quilts for newborns at Camp Pendleton, for individuals in hospice care,

and for the local nursing home.

A major highlight of the quilt show, which is held in odd-numbered years, is the quilt auction, with Betsy Shirkley presiding over the action as auctioneer. Approximately 60 quilts, made by guild members, were available, with some selling for hundreds of dollars.

The show also features a country store selling fabric goods, vendor booths, and more.

The Fallbrook Quilt Guild was established in 1987 and is a nonprofit. Funds raised during the show are used to cover guild expenses, including monthly rentals of the community center.

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QUILT SHOW: Fallbrook Quilt Guild member Ada Clemons, 77, of Escondido, top left, with one of her handmade quilts displayed in the Fallbrook Quilt Show on Nov. 8 at Son Rise Fellowship Church. The two-day Fallbrook Quilt Show at the church showcased the unique talents of guild members and their creations over the years. Photos by Leo Place

CITY OF ENCINITAS

PUBLIC NOTICE OF ORDINANCE ADOPTION

ORDINANCE NO. 2025-16

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Encinitas has adopted Ordinance No. 202516 titled “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Encinitas, California, Amending Encinitas Municipal Code Chapter 2.12 Con ict of Interest Code, Section 2.12.060(C) Designated City Positions.” Sta has reviewed the City’s Con ict of Interest Code, including the list of designated employees and determined that amendments are necessary. The designated position title changes recommended in draft Ordinance 2025-16 are based on prior organizational changes that were not included in the prior code update and organizational changes included in the adopted FY 2025-26 Operating Budget. Ordinance 2025-16 was introduced at the Regular City Council meeting held on October 22, 2025, and adopted at the Regular City Council meeting held on November 12, 2025, by the following vote:

AYES: Ehlers Lyndes, O’Hara, San Antonio, Sha er. NAYS: None. ABSTAIN: None. ABSENT: None. The Ordinance is on le in the o ce of the City Clerk, 505 South Vulcan Avenue and may be viewed between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act/Section 504 Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and Title VI, this agency is an equal opportunity public entity and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnic origin, national origin, sex, religion, veteran status or physical or mental disability in employment or the provision of service. If you require special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk’s O ce at 760-633-2601 at least 72 hours prior to the meeting. / Kathy Hollywood, City Clerk.

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TENANT: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call 619-645-7711, or visit this internet website http:// www.qualityloan.com, using the le number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA25-1019714-AB to nd the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days

CITY OF ENCINITAS

PUBLIC NOTICE OF ORDINANCE INTRODUCTION

ORDINANCE NO. 2025-21

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Encinitas has introduced Ordinance No. 2025-21 titled “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Encinitas, California, Adopting Amendments to Chapter 10.04, 10.05, & 10.08 (2024 International Fire Code, and 2025 California Fire Code) of Title 10 (Fire Prevention) of the Encinitas Municipal Code to Make Certain Amendments, Additions, and Deletions Related to Fire Prevention, Wildland-Urban Interface, and Reimbursement for Protection Service.” Proposed Ordinance No. 2025-21 comprehensively updates Encinitas’ Fire and Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) standards to align with the 2025 California Fire Code and 2025 California WUI Code. Key changes include re ned re apparatus access requirements that establish speci c widths, grades, turnarounds, and turnouts to improve re response and evacuation reliability. Secondary access thresholds are clari ed for various development types: single-family and multifamily projects in Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones (VHFHSZ) require a second access road when 30 or more units are proposed, while other areas require secondary access for 50 or more single-family or over 60 multifamily units. Commercial and industrial developments exceeding 100,000 square feet must also provide a secondary access route. Tra c calming devices such as speed bumps and dips are prohibited unless speci cally approved by the Fire Code O cial to preserve emergency response times.

Ordinance 2025-21 was introduced at the Regular City Council meeting held on November 12, 2025, by the following vote: AYES: Ehlers, Lyndes, O’Hara, San Antonio, Sha er; NAYS: None; ABSTAIN: None. ABSENT: None. The City Council will consider the adoption of this Ordinance at the December 10, 2025, Regular City Council meeting commencing at 6:00 p.m., in the City Council Chambers, 505 South Vulcan Avenue. The Ordinance is on le in the o ce of the City Clerk, 505 South Vulcan Avenue and may be viewed between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act/Section 504 Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and Title VI, this agency is an equal opportunity public entity and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnic origin, national origin, sex, religion, veteran status or physical or mental disability in employment or the provision of service. If you require special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk’s O ce at 760-633-2601 at least 72 hours prior to the meeting.

/Kathy Hollywood, City Clerk.

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after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. NOTICE TO PROSPECTIVE OWNER-OCCUPANT: Any prospective owner-occupant as de ned in Section 2924m of the California Civil Code who is the last and highest bidder at the trustee’s sale shall provide the required a davit or declaration of eligibility to the auctioneer at the trustee’s sale or shall have it delivered to QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION by 5 p.m. on the next business day following the trustee’s sale at the address set forth in the below signature block. NOTICE TO PROSPECTIVE POST-SALE OVER BIDDERS: For postsale information in accordance with Section 2924m(e) of the California Civil Code, use le number CA-25-1019714-AB and call (866) 645-7711 or login to: http://www.qualityloan. com. The above statutorily mandated notices to Tenant, Prospective Owner-Occupant, and Prospective Post-Sale Over Bidders are brief summaries of what may be required under Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. Compliance with all relevant provisions will be required. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other

common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the bene ciary within 10 days of the date of rst publication of this Notice of Sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, including if the Trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the monies paid to the Trustee. This shall be the Purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee, the Bene ciary, the Bene ciary’s Agent, or the Bene ciary’s Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. Date: QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION 2763 Camino Del Rio S San Diego, CA 92108 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 800-280-2832 Or Login to: http://www.qualityloan. com Post-Sale Information (CCC 2924m(e)): (866) 645-7711 Reinstatement or Payo Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION TS No.: CA-25-1019714-AB IDSPub #0261058 11/7/2025 11/14/2025 11/21/2025 CN 31377

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S

SALE Trustee Sale No.: 00000010402378 Title Order No.: 92220781 FHA/VA/PMI No.: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 05/24/2022. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER & WEISS, LLP, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 06/02/2022 as Instrument No. 2022-0232253 of o cial records in the o ce of the County Recorder of SAN DIEGO County, State of CALIFORNIA. EXECUTED BY: MARTIN STUART AND BEVERLY A. STUART, HUSBAND AND WIFE. AS JOINT TENANTS, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK/ CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by California Civil Code 2924h(b), (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States). DATE OF SALE: 12/01/2025 TIME OF SALE: 9:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: Entrance of the East County Regional Center, East County Regional Center, 250 E. Main Street, El Cajon, CA 92020. STREET ADDRESS and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 1191 GAZANIA CT, SAN MARCOS,

CALIFORNIA 92078 APN#: 228-551-08-00 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $486,845.51. The bene ciary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS:

If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically

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entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned o may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying o all liens senior to the lien being auctioned o , before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s o ce or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, bene ciary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 833-5610243 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site WWW. SALES.BDFGROUP.COM for information regarding the sale of this property, using the le number assigned to this case 00000010402378. Information

about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be re ected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. NOTICE TO TENANT: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder”, you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call 833-561-0243, or visit this internet website WWW.SALES. BDFGROUP.COM using the le number assigned to this case 00000010402378 to nd the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. FOR TRUSTEE SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: 833-561-0243 WWW. SALES.BDFGROUP.COM BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER & WEISS, LLP IS ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER & WEISS, LLP as Trustee 3990 E. Concours Street, Suite 350 Ontario, CA 91764 (866) 795-1852 Dated: 10/20/2025 A-4856004 11/07/2025, 11/14/2025, 11/21/2025 CN 31376

AMENDED ORDER TO SHOW CAUSECHANGE OF NAME CASE# 25CU058989N TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS:

Petitioner(s): Lillian Nicole Alexander led a petition with this court for a decree changing name as follows: a. Present name: Lillian Nicole Alexander change to proposed name: Lillian Nicole Alexander-Mittal THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this Court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for a change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must le a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely led, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING: On January 9, 2026 at 8:30 a.m., in Dept. N-25 of the Superior Court of California, 325 S Melrose Dr., Vista CA 92081, North County Division. (To appear remotely, check in advance of the hearing for information about how to do so on the court’s website. To nd your court’s website, go to www. courts.ca.gov/find-my-court. htm.)

HEARING WILL OCCUR

NO

ON THE DATE SPECIFIED IN THE ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE.

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

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

To change a name on a legal document, including a birth certi cate, social security card, driver license, passport, and other identi cation, a certi ed copy of Decree Changing Name (JC Form #NC-130) or Decree Changing Name and Order Recognizing Change of Gender and for Issuance of New Birth Certi cate (JC Form #NC230) may be required. Contact the agency(ies) who issues the legal document that needs to be changed, to determine if a certi ed copy is required. A certi ed copy of Decree Changing Name (JC Form #NC130) or Decree Changing Name and Order Recognizing Change of Gender and for Issuance of New Birth’ Certi cate (JC Form #NC-230) may be obtained from the Civil Business O ce for a fee. Petitioners who are seeking a change of name under the Safe at Home program may contact the assigned department for information on obtaining certi ed copies.

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

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

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

IT IS SO ORDERED.

Filed Date: 11/13/2025

Brad A. Weinreb Judge of the Superior Court. 11/21, 11/28, 12/05, 12/12/2025 CN 31480

Notice of Public Sale

Notice is hereby given that Security Public Storage, 471 C St, Chula Vista, CA 91910 will sell the contents of the storage units listed below at a public auction to satisfy a lien placed on the contents (pursuant to Division 8 Chapter 10 Sec 21700-21716 of the California Codes). The sale will take place at the website www.StorageTreasures.com on 12/10/2025 at 12:00PM. The sale will be conducted under the direction of Christopher Rosa (Bond-3112562) and www.StorageTreasures.com on behalf of the facility’s management. Units will be available for viewing prior to the sale on www.StorageTreasures.com.

CITY OF ENCINITAS

PUBLIC NOTICE OF ORDINANCE ADOPTION

ORDINANCE NO. 2025-12

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Encinitas has adopted Ordinance No. 2025-12 titled “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Encinitas, California, adding Section 18.12.470 to the Encinitas Municipal Code to Provide for Reimbursement for Construction Costs of a Sewer Main Extension on Rancho Santa Fe Road to Property Owner Tavares.”

Ordinance 2025-12 amends Encinitas Municipal Code Chapter 18.12 “Sanitary Sewer - Sewer Construction Reimbursement Connection Fee” to add Section 18.12.470 to read as follows: “18.12.470 Reimbursement Fee – Tavares. In addition to any other fees for connections to sewer lines within the City, there is established a sewer reimbursement fee of $39,196.92 plus six percent (6%) annual simple interest computed from the e ective date of Ordinance No. 2025-12 until paid, per equivalent dwelling unit connecting directly to the sewer facility known as 14187-I running in the vicinity of Rancho Santa Fe Road in Olivenhain, as more fully set forth in the agreement led in the O ce of the City Clerk. This section shall have no further e ect on and after 20 years from the e ective date of Ordinance No. 2025-12.”

Ordinance 2025-12 was introduced at the Regular City Council meeting held on October 15, 2025, and adopted at the Regular City Council meeting held on November 12, 2025, by the following vote: AYES: Ehlers Lyndes, O’Hara, San Antonio, Sha er. NAYS: None. ABSTAIN: None. ABSENT: None. The Ordinance is on le in the o ce of the City Clerk, 505 South Vulcan Avenue and may be viewed between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act/Section 504 Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and Title VI, this agency is an equal opportunity public entity and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnic origin, national origin, sex, religion, veteran status or physical or mental disability in employment or the provision of service. If you require special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk’s O ce at 760-633-2601 at least 72 hours prior to the meeting. /Kathy Hollywood, City Clerk.

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CITY OF ENCINITAS

PUBLIC NOTICE OF ORDINANCE ADOPTION ORDINANCE NO. 2025-14

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Encinitas has adopted Ordinance No. 2025-14 titled “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Encinitas, California, Amending Encinitas Municipal Code (EMC) Chapter 18.08 Regarding Sewer Service Charge Calculations for Customers with Submeters.”

Ordinance 2025-14 amends EMC Chapter 18.08 to clarify how charges will be calculated for multi-family and non-residential customers with submeters. The amendments clarify that all customers with submeters are subject to the same billing methodology. The modi cation ensures the calculations currently implemented by sta for all customers are re ected accordingly in the Municipal Code. Customers will not see any changes to their service charges as a result of this minor modi cation.

Ordinance 2025-14 was introduced at the Regular City Council meeting held on October 15, 2025, and adopted at the Regular City Council meeting held on November 12, 2025, by the following vote: AYES: Ehlers, Lyndes, O’Hara, San Antonio, Sha er; NAYS: None; ABSTAIN: None. ABSENT: None. The Ordinance is on le in the o ce of the City Clerk, 505 South Vulcan Avenue and may be viewed between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act/Section 504 Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and Title VI, this agency is an equal opportunity public entity and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnic origin, national origin, sex, religion, veteran status or physical or mental disability in employment or the provision of service. If you require special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk’s O ce at 760-633-2601 at least 72 hours prior to the meeting. /Kathy Hollywood, City Clerk.

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Tenant Name

Bogarin, Joshua Lara, Edie Denise Roberts, Daltia R. Perez, Christopher Orozco Garcia, Celso Colmenero, Ernest SR Cosio, Angel Galendez, Emmanuel B. Johnson, Dwight L. Estrada, Ricardo Miller, Christopher G. Palmer, Russell JB Romero, Eduardo Meshach, Saul David Gonzalez, Eric Miller, Nancy

Purchased goods are sold as is and must be removed within 48 hours from time and date of purchase. Payment is to be with cash only and made at the time of purchase. This sale is subject to cancellation without notice in the event of settlement between owner and obligated party.

Security Public Storage, 471 C St Chula Vista, CA 91910, 619-422-0128 11/21/2025 CN 31468

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSECHANGE OF NAME CASE# 25CU061091N TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS:

Contents will be sold for cash only to the highest bidder. A 10-15% buyer’s premium will be charged and possibly a cleaning deposit per unit. All sales are nal. Seller reserves the right to withdraw the property at any time before the sale or to refuse any bids. The property to be sold is described as “general household items” unless otherwise noted.

Petitioner(s): Sara Myatt led a petition with this court for a decree changing name as follows: a. Present name: Archie Ray Campbell change to proposed name: Charles Steven Myatt THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this Court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for a change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must le a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely led, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING: On January 9, 2026 at 8:30 a.m., in Dept. N-25 of the Superior Court of California, 325 S Melrose Dr., Vista CA 92081, North County Division.

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

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

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

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

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

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

the court will set a hearing date and contact the parties by mail with further directions.

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

Any Petition for the name change of a minor that is signed by only one parent must have this Attachment served along with the Petition and Order to Show Cause, on the other non-signing parent, and proof of service must be led with the court. IT IS SO ORDERED. Filed Date: 11/13/2025 Brad A. Weinreb Judge of the Superior Court. 11/21, 11/28, 12/05, 12/12/2025 CN 31465

Anyone knowing the whereabouts of KEDRIC D. BEACHEM AND/OR KIMETRIA B. BEACHEM, please contact Attorney ALLISON B. COSTANZA, 225664-4335 acostanzalaw@gmail. com. 11/21, 11/28, 12/05/2025 CN 31463

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF SUSAN LINDA BELFIELD aka SUSAN L. BELFIELD

Case# 25PE003198C

To all heirs, bene ciaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of Susan Linda Bel eld aka Susan L. Bel eld

A Petition for Probate has been led by Julie A. Bel eld Battle, in the Superior Court of California, County of San Diego. The Petition for Probate requests that Julie A. Bel eld Battle be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person les an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.

A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: Date: December 23, 2025; Time: 10:00 AM; in Dept.: 504, Room: Belsky. Remote Hearing. Court address: 1100 Union St., San Diego CA 92101, Central Courthouse. (https://www.sdcourt.ca.gov/ sdcourt/probate2/probatevh)

Court appearances may be made either in person or virtually, unless otherwise ordered by the Court. Virtual appearances must be made using the department’s Microsoft Teams (“MS Teams”) video link; or by calling the department’s MS Teams conference phone number and using the assigned conference ID number. The MS Teams video conference links and phone numbers can be found at www.sdcourt.ca.gov/ ProbateHearings. Plan to check in 15 minutes prior to the scheduled hearing time. If you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or le written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. If you are a creditor or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must le your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of rst issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as de ned in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may a ect

PUBLIC NOTICE OF ORDINANCE ADOPTION

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Directors of the Vista Fire Protection District at a regular meeting held November 12, 2025 adopted this WUI Code that is for the protection of public health and safety. It includes de nitions, provisions for the safeguarding of life and property from re and explosion hazards arising from the storage, handling and use of hazardous substances, materials and devices, and from conditions hazardous to life or property in the occupancy of buildings, requirements for permits and inspection for installing or altering systems, regulations for the erection, construction, enlargement, alteration, repair, moving, removal, conversion, demolition, equipment use and maintenance of buildings and structures, including the installation, alteration or repair of new and existing re protection systems and their inspection and provides penalties for violation of this code. Each and all of the regulations, provisions, penalties, conditions, and terms of the Vista Fire Protection District WUI Code entitled:

An Ordinance of the Vista Fire Protection District Which Adopts the 2025 California WUI Code and the 2024 International WUI Code with Certain Amendments, Additions, And Deletions

Voting aye: Directors Elliott, Hill, Ploetz

Nay: None

Abstain: None

Absent: Fougner, Miller

This ordinance is on le in the o ce of the Secretary, Board of Directors, 450 S. Melrose Dr., Vista CA and may be viewed on any business day. The ordinance is also available on the district’s website: www.vista reprotectiondistrict.org.

KARLENA RANNALS

Secretary, Vista Fire Protection District

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your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law.

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

Attorney for Petitioner: Julie A. Cardin 1015 Chestnut Ave. Ste F2 Carlsbad, CA 92008 Telephone: 760.434.1040 11/21, 11/28, 12/05/2025 CN 31461

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF JOSEPH MICHAEL BELFIELD aka JOSEPH M. BELFIELD Case# 25PE003197C

To all heirs, bene ciaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of Joseph Michael Bel eld aka Joseph M. Bel eld A Petition for Probate has been led by Julie A. Bel eld Battle, in the Superior Court of California, County of San Diego. The Petition for Probate requests that Julie A. Bel eld Battle be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration

authority will be granted unless an interested person les an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.

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

Date: December 17, 2025; Time: 1:30 PM; in Dept.: 1603, Room: Frazier. Remote Hearing. Court address: 1100 Union St., San Diego CA 92101, Central Courthouse. (https://www.sdcourt.ca.gov/ sdcourt/probate2/probatevh) Court appearances may be made either in person or virtually, unless otherwise ordered by the Court. Virtual appearances must be made using the department’s Microsoft Teams (“MS Teams”) video link; or by calling the department’s MS Teams conference phone number and using the assigned conference ID number. The MS Teams video conference links and phone numbers can be found at www.sdcourt.ca.gov/ ProbateHearings. Plan to check in 15 minutes prior to the scheduled hearing time.

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

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

You may examine the le kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may le with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the ling of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets

PUBLIC NOTICE OF ORDINANCE ADOPTION

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Directors of the Vista Fire Protection District at a regular meeting held November 12, 2025 adopted an ordinance that is for adopted for the protection of public health and safety. It includes de nitions, provisions for the safeguarding of life and property from re and explosion hazards arising from the storage, handling and use of hazardous substances, materials and devices, and from conditions hazardous to life or property in the occupancy of buildings, requirements for permits and inspection for installing or altering systems, regulations for the erection, construction, enlargement, alteration, repair, moving, removal, conversion, demolition, equipment use and maintenance of buildings and structures, including the installation, alteration or repair of new and existing re protection systems and their inspection and provides penalties for violation of this code and repeals Ordinance No. 2023-01 entitled:

An Ordinance of the Vista Fire Protection District Which Adopts the 2025 California Fire Code and the 2024 International Fire Code With Certain Amendments, Additions, And Deletions

Voting aye: Directors Elliott, Hill, Ploetz Nay: None

Abstain: None

Absent: Fougner, Miller

This ordinance is on le in the o ce of the Secretary, Board of Directors, 450 S. Melrose Dr., Vista CA and may be viewed on any business day. The ordinance is also available on the district’s website: www.vista reprotectiondistrict.org.

KARLENA RANNALS

Secretary, Vista Fire Protection District

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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:

Julie A. Cardin 1015 Chestnut Ave. Ste F2 Carlsbad, CA 92008

Telephone: 760.434.1040 11/21, 11/28, 12/05/2025 CN 31460

Notice of Public Sale

Notice is hereby given that Security Public Storage at 1501 South Coast Highway Oceanside, CA 92054 will sell the contents of the storage units listed below at a public auction to satisfy a lien placed on the contents (pursuant to Division 8 Chapter 10 Sec 21700-21716 of the California Codes). The sale will take place at the website www.StorageTreasures.com on 12/10/2025 at 12:00pm. The sale will be conducted under the direction of Christopher Rosa (Bond-3112562) and www. StorageTreasures.com on behalf of the facility’s management. Units will be available for viewing prior to the sale on www.StorageTreasures.com. Contents will be sold for cash only to the highest bidder. A 10-15% buyer’s premium will be charged and possibly a cleaning deposit per unit. All sales are nal. Seller reserves the right to withdraw the property at any time before the sale or to refuse any bids. The property to be sold is described as “general household items” unless otherwise noted.

Tenant Name Arango, Jesus Antonio Childs, David Kiner, Kristopher Macdonald, Brandon Montanaro, Michael Morin, Darrell M. Russell, Shauna M.

Purchased goods are sold as is and must be removed within 48 hours from time and date of purchase. Payment is to be with cash only and made at the time of purchase.

This sale is subject to cancellation without notice in the event of settlement between owner and obligated party.

Security Public Storage 1501 South Coast Highway Oceanside, CA 92054 760-722-8700

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF BULK SALE

(Sec. 6101-6111 UCC)

Escrow No. 107-043004

Exempt from fee under GC27388.1(a)(1); Not related to real property

Notice is hereby given that a Bulk Sale is about to be made.

The name(s), and business address(es) to the seller(s) are: Bayview Service Group Inc. and Edmund Dougiello 192 Commerce Drive, Perris, CA 92170

Doing Business as: American Cremation Services

American Cremation Services: 6136 Mission Gorge Road, Suite 100, San Diego, CA 92120

Direct Cremation: 4670 Mercury Street, San Diego, CA 92111

Bayview Crematory and Burial Services: 4666 ½ Mercury Street, San Diego, CA 92111

Bayview Crematory and Burial Services: 815 Third Avenue, Suite 315-B, Chula Vista, CA 91911

American Cremation: 35325 Date Palm Drive, Suite 152-A, Cathedral City, CA 92234

American Cremation Service: 2888 E. Loker Avenue, Suite 113-F, Carlsbad, CA 92010

County Crematory: 192 Commerce Drive, Perris, CA 92571

All other business name(s) and address(es) used by the Seller(s) within three years, as stated by the Seller(s), is/are: NONE

The location in California of the chief executive o ce of the seller is: SAME AS ABOVE

The name(s) and address of the Buyer(s) is/are: Reverentia Populi Inc., 1370 Tiera Del Sol Road, Boulevard, CA 91905

The assets to be sold are described in general as: furniture, xtures and equipment, leasehold interest, leasehold improvements, goodwill and covenant not to compete and are located at: 6136 Mission Gorge Road, Suite 100, San Diego, CA 92120

HEARING ON PETITION TO EXPUNGE LIS PENDENS Reservation ID: 706522252213

Date: January 12, 2026

Time: 8:30 a.m. Dept: U TO ALL RESPONDENTS AND THEIR COUNSELS OF RECORD: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that at the November 7, 2025, hearing on Petitioner Judith Butler’s Petition to Expunge Lis Pendens, the Court continued the hearing to January 12, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. in Department U of the Superior Court located at 6230 Sylmar Avenue, Van Nuys, California 91401. Counsel for Petitioner was Ordered to provide notice of the new hearing date.

Date: November 7, 2025 LUNA & GLUSHON A Professional Corporation

ROBERT L. GLUSHON s/s SEAN M. BRYN 16255 Ventura Blvd Ste 950 Encino CA 91436 Telephone: 818.907.8755

Facsimile: 818.907.8760

Attorneys for Petitioner JUDITH ARAM, an individual 11/14, 11/21, 11/28, 12/05/2025 CN 31424

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF GREGORY JEROME BATTY aka GREG BATTY Case # 25PE003104C

11/21/2025 CN 31450

American Cremation Services: 6136 Mission Gorge Road, Suite 100, San Diego, CA 92120

Direct Cremation: 4670 Mercury Street, San Diego, CA 92111 Bayview Crematory and Burial Services: 4666 ½ Mercury Street, San Diego, CA 92111 Bayview Crematory and Burial Services: 815 Third Avenue, Suite 315-B, Chula Vista, CA 91911

American Cremation: 35325 Date Palm Drive, Suite 152-A, Cathedral City, CA 92234

American Cremation Service: 2888 E. Loker Avenue, Suite 113-F, Carlsbad, CA 92010 County Crematory: 192 Commerce Drive, Perris, CA 92571

The Bulk Sale is intended to be consummated at the o ce of: The Heritage Escrow Company, 2550 Fifth Avenue, Suite 800, San Diego CA 92103 and the anticipated date of sale/transfer is 12/10/25 pursuant to Division 6 of the California Code. This bulk sale is subject to California Uniform Commercial Code Section 6106.2. [If the sale is subject to Sec. 6106.2, the following information must be provided]. The name and address of the person with whom claims may be led is: The Heritage Escrow Company, 2550 Fifth Avenue, Suite 800, San Diego CA 92103, Escrow No. 107043004, Escrow O cer: Christopher Portillo and the last date for ling claims shall be 12/09/25, which is the business day before the sale date speci ed above.

Reverentia Populi Inc. By: /s/ Michael Looney, President 11/21/25 CNS-3986868# CN 31456

Notice of Self Storage Sale

Notice of Self Storage Sale

Please take notice Fast & EZ Vista located at 201 Guajome Street Vista CA 92083 intends to hold a public sale to the highest bidder of the property stored by the following tenants at the storage facility. The sale will occur as an online auction via www.storagetreasures.com on 12/10/2025 at 9:00 AM. Genevieve Mendoza; Sandra Darden. This sale may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Certain terms and conditions apply.

11/21, 11/28/2025 CN 31442

SUPERIOR COURT FOR THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, NORTHWEST DISTRICT JUDITH BUTLER, formerly known as Judith Aram, an individual, Petitioner vs. FLORENCE D. ROSE, an individual; KEVIN B. ROSE; an individual, NATHALIE ANNA WILLIAMS, an individual; TIMOTHY S. ARAM, an individual; BRANDON CHRISTOPHER ARAM, an individual; BYRON SCOTT ARAM, an individual; STEVEN CRAIG ARAM, an individual; MATTHEW DOUGLAS ARAM, an individual; PHILIP TYLER ARAM, an individual; KENNETH ARAM, an individual; ALL PERSONS KNOWN AND UNKNOWN CLAIMING ANY LEGAL OR EQUITABLE RIGHT, TITLE, ESTATE, LIEN OR INTEREST IN REAL ESTATE, LIEN OR INTEREST IN REAL PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN ADVERSE TO PETITIONER’S TITLE OR ANY CLOUD ON PETITIONER’S TITLE THEREON, and DOES 1 through 10, inclusive; Respondents CASE #: 25VECP00241 Petition Filed: April 23, 2025 [Assigned to Hon. Valerie Slkin, Dept U] NOTICE OF CONTINUED

Please take notice Stor’em Self Storage located at 4800 Paci c Hwy San Diego CA 92110 intends to hold a public sale to the highest bidder of the property stored by the following tenants at the storage facility. The sale will occur at the facility on 12/8/2025 at 1:00PM. Vanessa Sweatte Unit #H006; Eric Dutra Unit #J006; Robin Moore Unit #M004; Amelia Shaw Unit #M005. This sale may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Certain terms and conditions apply. 11/21, 11/28/2025 CN 31446

To all heirs, bene ciaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of Gregory Jerome Batty aka Greg Batty A Petition for Probate has been led by Esther Batty in the Superior Court of California, County of San Diego. The Petition for Probate requests that Esther Batty be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. The petition requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the le kept by the court. The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person les an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: Date: November 26, 2025; Time: 1:30 PM; in Dept.: 1603; Room 331. Court address: 1100 Union St., San Diego CA 92101, Central Courthouse. (https://www.sdcourt.ca.gov/ sdcourt/probate2/probatevh) Court appearances may be made either in person or virtually, unless otherwise ordered by the Court. Virtual appearances must be made using the department’s Microsoft Teams (“MS Teams”) video link; or by calling the department’s MS Teams conference phone number and using the assigned conference ID number. The MS Teams video conference links and phone numbers can be found at www.sdcourt.ca.gov/ ProbateHearings. Plan to check in 15 minutes prior to the scheduled hearing time. If you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or le written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. If you are a creditor or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must le your claim with the court and

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

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

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

Petitioner:

Esther Batty 1712 Creekside Lane Vista CA 92081

Telephone: 619-972-8148

11/07, 11/14, 11/21/2025 CN 31414

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF MARY-ALICE CELESTE ZEIGLER aka MARY-ALYCE ZEIGLER

Case# 25PE002764C

To all heirs, bene ciaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of Mary-Alice Celeste Zeigler aka MaryAlyce Zeigler

A Petition for Probate has been led by Jillian Guerrero in the Superior Court of California, County of San Diego – Central Division. The Petition for Probate requests that Jillian Guerrero be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

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

A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: Date: December 10, 2025; Time: 1:45 PM; in Dept.: 502; Room 331 Court address: 1100 Union St., San Diego CA 92101, Central Courthouse. https://www.sdcourt.ca.gov/ sdcourt/probate2/probatevh

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

Plan to check in 15 minutes prior to the scheduled hearing time. If you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or le written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.

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

legal authority may a ect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. You may examine the le kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may le with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the ling of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.

Petitioner:

Jillian Guerrero 831 Nordahl Rd. Apt E San Marcos CA 92069 Telephone: 760.305.2411 11/07, 11/14, 11/21/2025 CN 31413

SUMMONS (CITACION JUDICIAL) CASE #: 25VECP00241 NOTICE TO DEFENDANT: (AVISO AL DEMANDADO): FLORENCE D. ROSE, an individual; KEVIN B. ROSE; an individual, NATHALIE ANNA WILLIAMS, an individual; TIMOTHY S. ARAM, an individual; BRANDON CHRISTOPHER ARAM, an individual; BYRON SCOTT ARAM, an individual; STEVEN CRAIG ARAM, an individual; MATTHEW DOUGLAS ARAM, an individual; PHILIP TYLER ARAM, an individual; KENNETH ARAM, an individual; ALL PERSONS KNOWN AND UNKNOWN CLAIMING ANY LEGAL OR EQUITABLE RIGHT, TITLE, ESTATE, LIEN OR INTEREST IN REAL ESTATE, LIEN OR INTEREST IN REAL PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREIN ADVERSE TO PETITIONER’S TITLE OR ANY CLOUD ON PETITIONER’S TITLE THEREON, and DOES 1 through 10, inclusive. YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF: (LO ESTA DEMANDANDO EL DEMANDANTE): JUDITH BUTLER, formerly known as Judith Aram, an individual NOTICE OF CONTINUED HEARING ON PETITION TO EXPUNGE LIS PENDENS Reservation ID: 706522252213

Date: November 7, 2025

Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept: U Superior Court located at 6230 Sylmar Ave., Van Nuys, CA 91401 NOTICE! You have been sued. The court may decide against you without your being heard unless you respond within 30 days. Read the information below.

You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this summons and legal papers are served on you to le a written response at this court and have a copy served on the plainti . A letter or phone call will not protect you. Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form that you can use for your response. You can nd these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the ling fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form. If you do not le your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money, and property may be taken without further warning from the court.

There are other legal requirements. You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call an attorney referral service. If you cannot a ord an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonpro t legal services program. You can locate these nonpro t groups at the California Legal Services Web site (www.lawhelpcalifornia.

org), the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www. courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), or by contacting your local court or county bar association. NOTE: The court has a statutory lien for waived fees and costs on any settlement or arbitration award of $10,000 or more in a civil. case. The court’s lien must be paid before the court will dismiss the case. AVISO! Lo han demandado. Si no responde dentro de 30 dias, la corte puede decidir en su contra sin escuchar su version. Lea la informacion a continuacion. Tiene 30 DIAS DE CALENDARIO despues de que le entreguen esta citacion y papeles legales para presentar una respuesta por escrito en esta corte y hacer que se entregue una copia al demandante. Una carta o una llamada telefonica no lo protegen. Su respuesta por escrito tiene que estar en formato legal correcto si desea que procesen su caso en la corte. Es posible que haya un formulario que usted pueda usar para su respuesta.Puede encontrar estos formularios de la corte y mas informacion en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www.sucorte. ca.gov), en la biblioteca de leyes de su condado o en la corte que le quede mas cerca. Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentacion, pida al secretario de la corte que le de un formulario de exencion de pago de cuotas. Si no presenta su respuesta a tiempo, puede perder el caso por incumplimiento y la corte le podra quitar su sueldo, dinero y bienes sin mas advertencia. Hay otros requisitos legales. Es recomendable que llame a un abogado inmediatamente. Si no conoce a un abogado, puede llamar a un servicio de remision a abogados. Si no puede pagar a un abogado, es posible que cumpla con los requisitos para obtener servicios legales gratuitos de un programa de servicios legales sin nes de lucro. Puede encontrar estos grupos sin nes de lucro en el sitio web de California Legal Services, (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California, (www. sucorte.ca.gov) o poniendose en contacto con la corte o el colegio de abogados locales. AVISO: Por ley, la corte tiene derecho a reclamar las cuotas y los costos exentos por imponer un gravamen sobre cualquier recuperacion de $10,000 o mas de valor recibida mediante un acuerdo o una concesion de arbitraje en un caso de derecho civil. Tiene que pagar el gravamen de la corte antes de que la corte pueda desechar el caso.

The name and address of the court is: (El nombre y direccion de la corte es): Van Nuys Courthouse East 6230 Sylmar Ave. Van Nuys, CA 91401

The name, address, and telephone number of plainti ’s attorney, or plainti without an attorney, is: (El nombre, la direccion y el numero de telefono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante que no tiene abogado, es): Sean M. Bryn, Esq. Luna & Glushon 16255 Ventura Blvd. Ste 950 Encino, CA 91436

Telephone: 818.907.8755

Date: 04/23/2025 Clerk (Secretario), by P. Diaz, Deputy (Adjunto)

NOTICE TO THE PERSON SERVED: You are served as an individual defendant. 10/31, 11/07, 11/14, 11/21/2025 CN 31369

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE - CHANGE OF NAME CASE# 25CU057719C TO ALL INTERESTED

PERSONS:

Petitioner(s): Chad James Flores led a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Present name: Chad James

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

NOTICE OF HEARING: On December 18, 2025 at 8:30 a.m., in Dept. C-61 of the Superior Court of California, County of San Diego, 330 W. Broadway, San Diego CA 92101 Central Division, Hall of Justice.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

A RESPONDENT OBJECTING TO THE NAME CHANGE MUST FILE A WRITTEN OBJECTION

AT LEAST TWO COURT DAYS (excluding weekends and holidays) BEFORE THE DATE SPECIFIED. Do not come to court on the speci ed date. The court will notify the parties by mail of a future hearing date.

Any Petition for the name change of a minor that is signed by only one parent must have this Attachment served along with the Petition and Order to Show Cause, on the other non-signing parent, and proof of service must be led with the court. IT IS SO ORDERED. Filed Date: 10/27/2025

CITY OF CARLSBAD

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to you, because your interest may be a ected, that the City Council of the City of Carlsbad will hold two public hearings at the Council Chamber, 1200 Carlsbad Village Drive, Carlsbad, California, at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025, pursuant to California Government Code Sec. 6066, to consider the following items:

1. MCA2025-0001 (Amending Title 18, Building Codes and Regulations)

Introduction of an ordinance that adopts and amends the 2025 triennial edition of the Building Code, Residential Code, Existing Building Code, Historical Building Code, Electrical Code, Plumbing Code, Mechanical Code, Green Building Standards Code, and the Energy Code.

2. MCA2025-0003 (Amending Title 17, Fire Protection)

Introduction of an ordinance that adopts and amends the 2025 triennial edition of the Fire Code and Wildland-Urban Interface Code.

California Building Standards Code Adoption

Every three years, the California Building Standards Commission (Commission) updates the state’s model building codes, which local jurisdictions adopt and enforce as the minimum standards for new construction. The state allows local amendments to the state model codes when ndings can be made that such code changes are necessary to address locally unique topographical, geological, climatic, and environmental conditions.

In accordance with California Government Code Sec. 6066, publication of notice pursuant to this section shall be once a week for two successive weeks. This is the second and nal notice.

Those persons wishing to speak on this proposal are cordially invited to attend the public hearing. Copies of the sta reports will be available on and after Friday, Nov. 28, 2025, on the city’s website at https://www.carlsbadca.gov/city-hall/meetings-agendas. If you have any questions about the portions of the California Building Standards Codes that includes building codes and regulations (MCA2025-0001), please contact Mike Strong, Assistant Community Development Director, in the Planning Division at (442) 339-2721 or mike.strong@carlsbadca. gov. If you have any questions about the portion that includes the re code or wildland-urban interface code (MCA2025-0003), please contact Darcy Davidson, Fire Division Chief, in the Fire Department at (442) 339-2662 or darcy.davidson@carlsbadca.gov. The meeting can be viewed online at https://www.carlsbadca.gov/city-hall/meetings-agendas or on the city’s cable channel. In addition, written comments may be submitted to the City Council at or prior to the hearing via U.S. Mail to the attention of O ce of the City Clerk, 1200 Carlsbad Village Drive, Carlsbad, CA 92008, or via email to clerk@carlsbadca.gov

If you challenge the project in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice or in written correspondence delivered to the City of Carlsbad, Attn: City Clerk’s O ce, 1200 Carlsbad Village Drive, Carlsbad, CA 92008, at or prior to the public hearing.

CASE FILES: MCA2025-0001 and MCA2025-0003

CASE NAMES: Adopt and Amend the 2025 California Building Standards Code PUBLISH: Nov. 21, 2025 CITY OF CARLSBAD

11/21/2025 CN 31444

Maureen F. Hallahan Judge of the Superior Court 10/31, 11/07, 11/14, 11/21/2025 CN 31368

Public Notice of Birth

LET IT BE KNOWN TO ALL PEOPLE OF UNITED STATES OF AMERICA- This public notice and a rmation that Rayna Aurora Oceana of the Britt family has been born on the land in a mortal body. The living female is a result of life and love and physical embodiment of the biological father William Reid Britt and mother Alana Oceana Britt. Rayna Aurora Oceana of the Britt family is their living daughter from the moment of conception from the rst coming of their unique genetic code and was born earthside on the land in the geographical location commonly known as Carlsbad, California Republic, United States of America. She was born on August 31, in the calendar year of 2025 AD at the hour and minute of 4:41am weighing 9 lbs 7 ounces and 22.2 inches long. She is happy, healthy and thriving! 10/31, 11/07, 11/14, 11/21/2025 CN 31364

Public Notice of Birth

LET IT BE KNOWN TO ALL PEOPLE OF UNITED STATES OF AMERICA- This public notice and a rmation that Tycho Reed Oceana of the Britt family has been born on the land in a mortal body. The living male is a result of life and love and physical embodiment of the biological father William Reid Britt and mother Alana Oceana Britt. Tycho Reed Oceana of the Britt family is their living son from the moment of conception from the rst coming of their unique genetic code and was born earthside on the land in the geographical location commonly known as Carlsbad, California Republic, United

States of America. He was born on August 24, in the calendar year of 2022 AD at the hour and minute of 7:59pm weighing 7 lbs 15 ounces and 21 inches long. He is happy, healthy and thriving! 10/31, 11/07, 11/14, 11/21/2025 CN 31363

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSECHANGE OF NAME CASE# 25CU057121N TO ALL INTERESTED

PERSONS:

Petitioner(s): Samuel Talo Poumele led a petition with this court for a decree changing name as follows: a. Present name: Sammy N Poumele change to proposed name: Samuel Talo Poumele

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

NOTICE OF HEARING: On December 05, 2025 at 8:30 a.m., in Dept. N-25 of the Superior Court of California, 325 S Melrose Dr., Vista CA 92081, North County Division.

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

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

The court will review the

documents led as of the date speci ed on the Order to Show Cause for Change of Name (JC Form #NC-120). If all requirements for a name change have been met as of the date speci ed, and no timely written objection has been received (required at least two court days before the date speci ed), the Petition for Change of Name (JC Form #NC100) will be granted without a hearing. One copy of the Order Granting the Petition will be mailed to the petitioner. To change a name on a legal document, including a birth certi cate, social security card, driver license, passport, and other identi cation, a certi ed copy of Decree Changing Name (JC Form #NC-130) or Decree Changing Name and Order Recognizing Change of Gender and for Issuance of New Birth Certi cate (JC Form #NC230) may be required. Contact the agency(ies) who issues the legal document that needs to be changed, to determine if a certi ed copy is required. A certi ed copy of Decree Changing Name (JC Form #NC130) or Decree Changing Name and Order Recognizing Change of Gender and for Issuance of New Birth’ Certi cate (JC Form #NC-230) may be obtained from the Civil Business O ce for a fee. Petitioners who are seeking a change of name under the Safe at Home program may contact the assigned department for information on obtaining certi ed copies. If all the requirements have not been met as of the date speci ed, the court will mail the petitioner a written order with further directions. If a timely objection is led,

the court will set a hearing date and contact the parties by mail with further directions.

A RESPONDENT

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

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

Filed Date: 10/23/2025

Brad A. Weinreb Judge of the Superior Court. 10/31, 11/07, 11/14, 11/21/2025 CN 31356

Fictitious Business Name

Statement #2025-9021852

Filed: Nov 18, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/ County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. NVibe AI. Located at: 1452 Sapphire Dr., Carlsbad CA 92011 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Soul@Play LLC, 1452, Sapphire Dr., Carlsbad CA 92011. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: Not Yet Started S/Nirav Desai, 11/21, 11/28, 12/05, 12/12/2025 CN 31483

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9021824

Filed: Nov 17, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business

Name(s): A. Rewrite Therapy. Located at: 5111 Santa Fe St. #217, San Diego CA 92109 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Schoenherr Marriage and Family Therapists Inc., 5111 Santa Fe St. #217, San Diego CA 92109. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: Not Yet Started S/Christopher Schoenherr, 11/21, 11/28, 12/05, 12/12/2025 CN 31481

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9021788 Filed: Nov 17, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Homestead Childcare. Located at: 141 La Veta Ave., Encinitas CA 92024 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Kelley Slingerland, 141 La Veta Ave., Encinitas CA 92024. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 11/17/2025 S/Kelley Slingerland, 11/21, 11/28, 12/05, 12/12/2025 CN 31479

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9019919

Filed: Oct 17, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business

Name(s): A. Loft Studio Interiors; B. Loft Portfolio. Located at: 770 Sycamore Ave. #122-480, Vista CA 92081 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Traci Marie Johnson, 770 Sycamore Ave. #122-480, Vista CA 92081. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 06/24/2019 S/Traci Marie Johnson, 11/21, 11/28, 12/05, 12/12/2025 CN 31472

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9021544

Filed: Nov 13, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/ County Clerk. Fictitious

Business Name(s): A. SDTJ Apparel; B. SDTJ Transport. Located at: 806 Surfrider Way #M, Oceanside CA 92054

San Diego. Business Mailing

Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing

Address: 1. Samuel Christopher Peterson, 806 Surfrider Way #M, Oceanside CA 92054. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 11/10/2025 S/Samuel C. Peterson, 11/21, 11/28, 12/05, 12/12/2025 CN 31471

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9021486

Filed: Nov 13, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Mama Cass’s Soft Serve. Located at: 4050 Adams St., Carlsbad CA 92008 San Diego. Business Mailing

Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing

Address: 1. Mama Cass’s Soft Serve, 4050 Adams St., Carlsbad CA 92008. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: Not Yet Started S/Cassie Clark, 11/21, 11/28, 12/05, 12/12/2025 CN 31470

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9020575 Filed: Oct 28, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/ County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Fallbrook Upholstery; B. Fallbrook Upholstery Shop. Located at: 124 W. Beech St., Fallbrook CA 92028 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Joaquin Cervantes, 638 Tatum St., Vista CA 92083; 2. Maria Cristina Cervantes, 638 Tatun St., Vista CA 92083. This business is conducted by: A Married Couple. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the

Names(s) Above as of: Not Yet Started S/Joaquin Cervantes, 11/21, 11/28, 12/05, 12/12/2025 CN 31466

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9021663 Filed: Nov 14, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/ County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. TROYANTHONYPHOTO. Located at: 17458 Matinal Rd., San Diego CA 92127 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Troy Saunders, 17458 Matinal Rd, #5122, San Diego CA 92127. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 01/01/2020 S/Troy Saunders, 11/21, 11/28, 12/05, 12/12/2025 CN 31464

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9021576

Filed: Nov 13, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Professional Hearing Associates. Located at: 1045 E. Valley Pkwy. Escondido CA 92025 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Stasek Audiology PC, 1045 E. Valley Pkwy., Escondido CA 92025. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 11/12/2025 S/Cole Stasek, 11/21, 11/28, 12/05, 12/12/2025 CN 31462

Fictitious Business Name

Statement #2025-9020942

Filed: Nov 04, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business

Name(s): A. Now Fit. Located at: 2269 View St., Oceanside CA 92054 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same.

Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Ignite Faith and Fitness LLC, 2269 View St., Oceanside CA 92054. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: Not Yet Started S/Shawn Mitchell, 11/21, 11/28, 12/05, 12/12/2025 CN 31458

Fictitious Business Name

Statement #2025-9021282

Filed: Nov 07, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business

Name(s): A. Buy–Sell–Love–San Diego. Located at: 3790

Via de la Valle #201 – Berkshire Hathaway, Del Mar CA 92014 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing

Address: 1. Keryn Young, 3790 Via de la Valle #201 – Berkshire Hathaway, Del Mar CA 92014.

This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 01/01/2025 S/Keryn Young, 11/21, 11/28, 12/05, 12/12/2025 CN 31457

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9020609

Filed: Oct 29, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business

Name(s): A. FieldLogix. Located at: 16885 W. Bernardo Dr. #220, San Diego CA 92127 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Veracity Wireless Inc., 16885 W. Bernardo Dr. #220, San Diego CA 92127. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 02/03/2015 S/Yukon Palmer, 11/21, 11/28, 12/05, 12/12/2025 CN 31441

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9019653

Filed: Oct 14, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Noam Collective. Located at: 6416 Friars Rd. #212, San Diego CA 92108 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Monick Tomko, 6416 Friars Rd. #212, San Diego CA 92108. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: Not Yet Started S/Monick Tomko, 11/14, 11/21, 11/28, 12/05/2025 CN 31440

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9021220 Filed: Nov 06, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/ County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. SoCal BioAmendments. Located at: 14710 Beeler Canyon Rd., Poway CA 92064 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Joseph Victor Zanotelli, 14710 Beeler Canyon Rd., Poway CA 92064. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 10/28/2025 S/Joseph Victor Zanotelli, 11/14, 11/21, 11/28, 12/05/2025 CN 31439

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9021135 Filed: Nov 06, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/ County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Pickleball Club. Located at: 2561 El Camino Real, Carlsbad CA 92008 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Pickleball Republic, LLC, 2561 El Camino Real, Carlsbad CA 92008. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 10/01/2025 S/Andrew Slipka, 11/14, 11/21, 11/28, 12/05/2025 CN 31438

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9020589 Filed: Oct 29, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Solana Beach Wellness Collective. Located at: 124 Lomas Santa Fe Dr. #208, Solana Beach CA 92075 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Lisel Lewis, 124 Lomas Santa Fe Dr. #208, Solana Beach CA 92075. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 10/02/2025 S/Lisel Lewis, 11/14, 11/21, 11/28, 12/05/2025 CN 31436

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9021331

Filed: Nov 10, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business

Name(s): A. VIRSITIL. Located at: 328 S. Freeman St., Camp Pendleton CA 92054 San Diego. Business Mailing

Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing

Address: 1. Michele Eloise Taylor, 328 S. Freeman St., Oceanside CA 92054. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 11/09/2025 S/Michele Eloise Taylor, 11/14, 11/21, 11/28, 12/05/2025 CN 31434

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9020464

Filed: Oct 27, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Local Family Music Center. Located at: 2000 S. Melrose Dr. #34, Vista CA 92081 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Cloutman Family LLC, 2000 S. Melrose Dr. #34, Vista CA 92081. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 10/27/2025 S/Vincent Cloutman, 11/14, 11/21, 11/28, 12/05/2025 CN 31433

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9020229

Filed: Oct 22, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Fish Window Cleaning. Located at: 2131 S. El Camino Real #104, Oceanside CA 92054 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: 6549 Mission Gorge Rd. #281, San Diego CA 92120. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Miller Cleaning Services LLC, 6549 Mission Gorge Rd. #281, San Diego CA 92120. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: Not Yet Started S/Austin J. Miller, 11/14, 11/21, 11/28, 12/05/2025 CN 31432

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9020697

Filed: Oct 29, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. MamaSaysSo. Located at: 7232 Sitio Arago, Carlsbad CA 92009 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. RST Labs LLC, 7232 Sitio Arago, Carlsbad CA 92009. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 10/14/2025 S/Alberto Aroeste, 11/14, 11/21, 11/28, 12/05/2025 CN 31430

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9021173

Filed: Nov 06, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Professional Maintenance Service. Located at: 3588 North Way, Oceanside CA 92056 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Randy Reddingius, 3588 North Way, Oceanside CA 92056. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 10/29/2025 S/Randy Reddingius, 11/14, 11/21, 11/28, 12/05/2025 CN 31428

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9021191

Filed: Nov 06, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Trutone Media. Located at: 6640 Ambrosia Ln. #728, Carlsbad CA 92011 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: 1700 Aviara Pkwy #131202, Carlsbad CA 92013. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Manal Rammal, 1700 Aviara Pkwy #131202, Carlsbad CA 92013. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 11/06/2025 S/Manal Rammal, 11/14, 11/21, 11/28, 12/05/2025 CN 31425

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9021226 Filed: Nov 07, 2025 with County

of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business

Name(s): A. Quick Fix Sprinkler. Located at: 1381 N. Vulcan Ave. #A, Encinitas CA 92024 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. ALIA LLC, 1381 N. Vulcan Ave. #A, Encinitas CA 92024. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 11/05/2025 S/Christian Heaviland, 11/14, 11/21, 11/28, 12/05/2025 CN 31423

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9020448 Filed: Oct 27, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Kind Threads. Located at: 251 North City Dr. #121B, San Marcos CA 92078 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: 550 W. Washington Ave., Escondido CA 92025. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Interfaith Community Services, 550 W. Washington Ave., Escondido CA 92025. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: Not Yet Started S/Varinda Missett, 11/14, 11/21, 11/28, 12/05/2025

Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 01/01/2025 S/Rachel Ulloa, 11/14, 11/21, 11/28, 12/05/2025 CN 31419

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9019898 Filed: Oct 17, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. True West Motorworks. Located at: 2026 Illion St., San Diego CA 92110 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Kombis, Kooks, and Things LLC, 2026 Illion St., San Diego CA 92110. This business is conducted by: A

Filed: Nov 04, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business

Name(s): A. Vision Key Tech.

Located at: 3239 Hugo St., San Diego CA 92106 San Diego. Business Mailing Address:

Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Vision Key AI LLC, 3239 Hugo St., San Diego CA 92106. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company.

Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: Not Yet Started S/Frank Anzures, 11/07, 11/14, 11/21, 11/28/2025 CN 31410

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9020836

Filed: Oct 31, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business

Name(s): A. Abode Real Estate Media. Located at: 2108 N St. #N, Sacramento CA 95816 Sacramento. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Siek LLC, 2108 N St. #N, Sacramento CA 95816. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of:

06/17/2025 S/James Siekmeier, 11/07, 11/14, 11/21, 11/28/2025 CN 31404

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9018914

Filed: Oct 01, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business

Name(s): A. Hyderabad Cafe Indian Cuisine. Located at: 9494 Black Mountain Rd. #9, San Diego CA 92126 San Diego.

Business Mailing Address: 30899 Hillsdale Hts., Murrieta CA 92563. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address:

1. Hyderabad Nawabs LLC, 30899 Hillsdale Hts., Murrieta CA 92563. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: Not Yet Started S/Rama Rao Ambadipally, 11/07, 11/14, 11/21, 11/28/2025 CN 31394

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9020573

Filed: Oct 28, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business

Name(s): A. Atessa Global. Located at: 3315 Dorado Pl., Carlsbad CA 92009 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Atessa Consulting, LLC, 3315 Dorado Pl., Carlsbad CA 92009. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 10/15/2025 S/Ashley Sheurs, 11/07, 11/14, 11/21, 11/28/2025 CN 31392

Fictitious Business Name

Statement #2025-9020321

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

Name(s): A. T-Shirt Factory. Located at: 2380 Camino Vida Roble #F, Carlsbad CA 92011 San Diego. Business Mailing

Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing

Address: 1. J and M Trophies Inc., 23372 Madero Rd. #J, Mission Viejo CA 92691. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: Not Yet Started S/Steven Barros, 11/07, 11/14, 11/21, 11/28/2025 CN 31391

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9020550 Filed: Oct 28, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business

Name(s): A. Midwest Roots. Located at: 2904 Sombrosa St., Carlsbad CA 92009 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Brian James Baroky, 2904 Sombrosa St., Carlsbad CA 92009; 2. Kristin Baroky, 2904 Sombrosa St., Carlsbad CA 92009. This business is conducted by: A Married Couple. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: Not Yet Started S/Brian James Baroky, 11/07, 11/14, 11/21, 11/28/2025 CN 31389

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9020856 Filed: Nov 03, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/ County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Spore Print Studio. Located at: 12245 Darkwood Rd., San Diego CA 92129 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Elli Kiersten Noheaekahi Turner, 12245 Darkwood Rd., San Diego CA 92129. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: Not Yet Started S/Elli Kiersten Noheaekahi Turner, 11/07, 11/14, 11/21, 11/28/2025 CN 31388

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9020322 Filed: Oct 24, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Essiential Bakes. Located at: 1401 Union St. #3305, San Diego CA 92101 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Jennifer Angaba Essieh, 1401 Union St. #3305, San Diego CA 92101. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: Not Yet Started S/Jennifer Angaba Essieh, 11/07, 11/14, 11/21, 11/28/2025 CN 31387

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9020655 Filed: Oct 29, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Digital Concierge; B. Digital Concierge Dept. Located at: 1650 Tucker Ln., Encinitas CA 92024 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Tyler Grove, 1650 Tucker Ln., Encinitas CA 92024. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 09/30/2025 S/Tyler Grove, 11/07, 11/14, 11/21, 11/28/2025 CN 31386

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9020148 Filed: Oct 21, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Red Light Method Carlsbad. Located at: 2508 El Camino Real #M, Carlsbad CA 92008 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: 1633 Via La Plaza, San Marcos CA 92078. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. BNC Holdings LLC, 1633 Via La Plaza, San Marcos CA 92078. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: Not Yet Started S/Robert Babcock, 11/07, 11/14, 11/21, 11/28/2025 CN 31385

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9020568

Filed: Oct 28, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business

Name(s): A. Wholemind

Solutions. Located at: 7753 Galleon Way, Carlsbad CA 92009 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Christine Rosenfeld, 7753 Galleon Way, Carlsbad CA 92009. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: Not Yet Started S/Christine Rosenfeld, 11/07, 11/14, 11/21, 11/28/2025 CN 31384

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9019884

Filed: Oct 17, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/ County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. HoneyDo Handyman. Located at: 1546 Del Mar Rd., Oceanside CA 92057 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Mack Daniel Mc Du ee, 1546 Del Mar Rd., Oceanside CA 92057. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: Not Yet Started S/Mack D, Mc Du ee, 11/07, 11/14, 11/21, 11/28/2025 CN 31383

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9020499

Filed: Oct 27, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Lenska Realty. Located at: 2247 Levante St., Carlsbad CA 92009 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Lenska Bracknell, 2247 Levante St., Carlsbad CA 92009. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 12/10/2018 S/Lenska Bracknell, 11/07, 11/14, 11/21, 11/28/2025 CN 31380

Fictitious Business Name

Statement #2025-9019635

Filed: Oct 14, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business

Name(s): A. Archive Bridal. Located at: 5617 Paseo del Norte #220 222, Carlsbad CA 92008 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. One True Pairing, 5617 Paseo del Norte #220, Carlsbad CA 92008. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 11/27/2018 S/Paulette R. Khoury, 11/07, 11/14, 11/21, 11/28/2025 CN 31379

Fictitious Business Name

Statement #2025-9019756

Filed: Oct 16, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business

Name(s): A. B.O.B. Located at: 6322 Sullivan Ave., San Diego CA 92114 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Robert Richeson, 6322 Sullivan Ave., San Diego CA 92114. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: Not Yet Started S/Robert Richeson, 11/07, 11/14, 11/21, 11/28/2025 CN 31378

Fictitious Business Name

Statement #2025-9020074

Filed: Oct 21, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business

Name(s): A. Realty Holding & Investment Company. Located at: 2305 Mangrum Pl., Oceanside CA 92056 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: PO Box 1667, Carlsbad CA 92018. Registrant Name and Business

Mailing Address: 1. John Gombar, PO Box 1667, Carlsbad CA 92018; 2. Mark Gombar, PO Box 1667, Carlsbad CA 92018. This business is conducted by: Co-Partners. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 10/01/2025 S/Mark Gombar, 10/31, 11/07, 11/14, 11/21/2025 CN 31374

Statement of Abandonment of Use of Fictitious Business Name #2025-9020245 Filed: Oct 23, 2025 with San Diego County Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s) To Be Abandoned: A. Shoreline Skin Clinic. Located at: 100 Chester eld Dr. #D, Cardi CA 92007 San Diego. Mailing Address: Same. The Fictitious Business Name Referred to Above was Filed in San Diego County on: 10/02/2025 and assigned File # 2025-9018939. Fictitious Business Name is being Abandoned By: 1. Anna Ginsberg Nursing Corporation PC, 100 Chester eld Dr. #D, Cardi CA 92007. The Business is Conducted by: A Corporation. S/Anna Ginsberg, 10/31, 11/07, 11/14, 11/21/2025 CN 31373

Fictitious Business Name

Statement #2025-9019957

Filed: Oct 20, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/ County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Salty Dog Handyman Service. Located at: 162 Ridge Haven Way, Oceanside CA 92057 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Matthew Philip Connors, 162 Ridge Haven Way, Oceanside CA 92057. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 10/17/2025 S/Matthew Philip Connors, 10/31, 11/07, 11/14, 11/21/2025 CN 31370

Fictitious Business Name

Statement #2025-9020361

Filed: Oct 24, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. 805 & 807 Deal Court. Located at: 2259 Via Lucia, La Jolla CA 92037 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. 805 and 807 Deal Court Condominium Plan HOA Inc., 2259 Via Lucia, La Jolla CA 92037. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 10/13/2025 S/Anthony Bregante, 10/31, 11/07, 11/14, 11/21/2025 CN 31367

Fictitious Business Name

Statement #2025-9020317

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

Name(s): A. Everyday IEP Consulting. Located at: 726 Fredricks Ave., Oceanside CA 92058 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Natasha Lorrel Harrell, 726 Fredricks Ave., Oceanside CA 92058. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: Not Yet Started S/Natasha Lorrel Harrell, 10/31, 11/07, 11/14, 11/21/2025 CN 31362

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9019531

Filed: Oct 10, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business

Name(s): A. Magdalena Bay Out tter. Located at: 4131 Pala Rd., Oceanside CA 92057 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing

Address: 1. Diana Gail Hoyt, 4131 Pala Rd., Oceanside CA 92057; 2. Robert Edmund Hoyt, 4131 Palal Rd., Oceanside CA 92057. This business is conducted by: A Married Couple. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 01/19/2016 S/Diana Hoyt, 10/31, 11/07, 11/14, 11/21/2025 CN 31361

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9019820

Filed: Oct 16, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Happy Neuron. Located at: 333 S. Juniper St. #100, Escondido CA 92025 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Happy Neuron Psychiatric Nursing Corp., 333 S. Juniper St. #100, Escondido CA 92025. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 10/16/2025 S/Laila Youse an, 10/31, 11/07, 11/14, 11/21/2025 CN 31355

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9020274 Filed: Oct 23, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. California Coastal Living Management. Located at: 2259 View St., Oceanside CA 92054 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Spinosi Phillips LLC, 2259 View St., Oceanside CA 92054. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: Not Yet Started S/Giovanna Spinosi Phillips, 10/31, 11/07, 11/14, 11/21/2025 CN 31350

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9020170 Filed: Oct 22, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. SoCal Home Collective. Located at: 12860 El Camino Real #100, San Diego CA 92130 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Erin Wade, 12860 El Camino Real #100, San Diego CA 92130. This business is conducted by:

An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: Not Yet Started S/Erin Wade, 10/31, 11/07, 11/14, 11/21/2025 CN 31349

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9020195

Filed: Oct 22, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/ County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Agave Birrieria. Located at: 6353 El Cajon Blvd. #132, San Diego CA 92115 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: 1668 Steeple Chase Pl., Vista CA 92083. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Agave Birrieria Inc., 1668 Steeple Chase Pl., Vista CA 92083. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 10/22/2025 S/Juan P. Oceguera, 10/31, 11/07, 11/14, 11/21/2025 CN 31345

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9020194

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

Business Name(s): A. Kotija Jr Taco Shop. Located at: 2668 Del Mar Heights Rd. #B, Del Mar CA 92014 San Diego.

Business Mailing Address: 1668 Steeple Chase Pl., Vista CA 92083. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Oceguera Inc., 1668 Steeple Chase Pl., Vista CA 92083. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 05/01/2012 S/Juan P. Oceguera, 10/31, 11/07, 11/14, 11/21/2025 CN 31344

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9020192

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

Business Name(s): A. Kotija Jr Taco Shop. Located at: 852 N. Coast Hwy 101, Encinitas CA 92024 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: 1668 Steeple Chase Pl., Vista CA 92083. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Alexigian Inc., 1668 Steeple Chase Pl., Vista CA 92083. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above

as of: 09/05/2005 S/Juan P. Oceguera, 10/31, 11/07, 11/14, 11/21/2025 CN 31343

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9020191 Filed: Oct 22, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Agave Birrieria. Located at: 865 Orpheus Ave., Encinitas CA 92024 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: 1668 Steeple Chase Pl., Vista CA 92083. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Agave Birrieria Inc., 1668 Steeple Chase Pl., Vista CA 92083. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 12/15/2020 S/Juan P. Oceguera, 10/31, 11/07, 11/14, 11/21/2025 CN 31342

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9018679 Filed: Sep 29, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Rachel’s Coastal Auto Registration. Located at: 1821 S. Coast Hwy #4, Oceanside CA 92057 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Jose Magana, 1821 S. Coast Hwy #4,

Nov. 21

EVENTS CALENDAR

FARMERS MARKET

The beautiful open-air San Marcos Farmers Market features a collection of amazing vendors offering local fresh fruits and vegetables, baked goods, fresh cut flowers, local honey, bread, eggs, yogurt, Kombucha, artisan packaged foods and specialty prepared hot foods. Free, 4-8 p.m. Nov. 21 at North City San Marcos, 251 North City Dr, San Marcos.

‘ONCE UPON A MATTRESS’

Oceanside Theatre Company’s Youth Academy presents “Once Upon a Mattress,” a classic comedy and Broadway favorite that retells Hans Christian Andersen’s “The Princess and the Pea.” $18-$25, 7 p.m. on Nov. 21-22, and 2 p.m. on Nov. 23 at Sunshine Brooks Theater, 217 N Coast Hwy, Oceanside.

LIFE TALKS

LIFE, MiraCosta College’s Learning is for Everyone group, hosts two free lectures. At 1 p.m., “History of El Presidio de San Diego, San Diego’s Lost City” will be presented by Richard Carrico, professor emeritus at San Diego State University. At 2:30 p.m., two MiraCosta study-abroad alumni will share their experiences in Japan and Florence. Free, 1-3:30 p.m. Nov. 21 at Administration Building 1000, MiraCosta College, 1 Barnard Dr, Oceanside.

IMPROV COMEDY SHOW

Hosted by Patrick McInnis, our improv comedy show is a can’t-miss event, blending the best of “Whose Line is it Anyway?” and “SNL”-style humor for a night of non-stop entertainment. $10-$15, 7:45-9 p.m. Nov. 21 at New Village Arts Theatre, 2787 State St, Carlsbad.

TASTE OF ART

Kick off your weekend with a bite-sized happy hour version of our renowned Studio Arts workshops. All levels of experience are encouraged to participate. OMA provides food, drinks, and supplies; all you have to do is get yourself out of work, grab your friends, and have fun. Register online. $50-$65, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Nov. 21 at Oceanside Museum of Art, 704 Pier View Way, Oceanside.

CAMP CHRISTMAS

Welcome to Camp

Christmas! The popular annual East County Christmas festival returns for 19 nights of holiday joy. $12$17 (plus additional $10 for parking), 5:30-9 p.m. Nov. 21 to Dec. 23 at Pine Valley Camp Christmas, 8668 Pine Creek Rd, Pine Valley.

HEARTACHE & CATHARSIS

On the first concert of the season, the Hutchins

Consort will perform Rossini’s William Tell Overture, Barber’s Adagio for Strings, and Mendelssohn’s “Octet”, among other pieces. $10$40, 7 p.m. at St. Andrews Episcopal Church, 890 Balour Dr, Encinitas.

POINSETTIA TOURS

Weidners Gardens invites the public to its free greenhouse tours on the largest poinsettia farm in Encinitas. The tour offers a glimpse behind the scenes at how the famous Christmas flower is grown. Free, 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Nov. 21-22 at Weidners Gardens, 695 Normandy Rd, Encinitas.

Nov. 22

AUTHOR EVENT

Author Barbara DeMarco-Barrett joins in conversation with author Candi Sary for Barbara’s new noir short story collection “Pool Fishing Stories.” Free, 3-5 p.m. Nov. 22 at Artifact Books, 603 S Coast Hwy 101, Encinitas.

CHARITY FISHING DERBY

The Kiwanis Club of Escondido returns for its annual family-friendly fishing derby, attended by more than 2,000 each year. All proceeds from the event support Escondido school children. Free ($5 parking), 6 a.m. on Nov. 22-23 at Dixon Lake, 1700 La Honda Dr, Escondido.

SOROPTIMIST FUNDRAISER

The Soroptimist International of Vista and North County Inland is hosting a QuarterMania fundraiser. $30, 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 22 at Gloria McClellan Vista Senior Center, 1400 Vale Terrace Dr, Vista.

MEN OF WORTH

Men of Worth is the Celtic duo of Scotsman Donnie Macdonald and Irishman James Keigher. The vocalists blends their voices with harmony and support their collection of songs with their varied selection of instruments.

$15-$20, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Nov. 22 at Pilgrim United Church of Christ, 2020 Chestnut Ave, Carlsbad.

LITVAKDANCE CONCERT

LITVAKdance presents its Fall 2025 production, “THIS,” featuring the works of Artistic Director Sadie Weinberg and four guest choreographers. $10$35, 3-7:30 p.m. Nov. 22-23 at San Dieguito Academy , 800 Santa Fe Dr, Encinitas.

DEATH CAFE

LITVAK DANCE performs its fall concert “THIS” this weekend at San Dieguito Academy in Encinitas. The performance explores holding delight, pain, joy and suffering, all at once, to remain in the present moment. Courtesy photo/LITVAK

Hosted by Death Doula Selena Jong, a death cafe offers a place for people to meet and discuss death with an objective to raise awareness and help people make the most of their lives. Free (register on Meetup), 10-11:30 a.m. Nov. 22 at Seaside Center for Spiritual Living, 1613 Lake Dr, Encinitas.

‘THE NUTCRACKER’ North County’s California Pacific Ballet Academy will perform the “The Nutcracker,” a classical holiday ballet featuring 70 dancers ages 4 and up. $30, 7 p.m. on Nov. 22 and 2 p.m. & 6 p.m. on Nov. 23 at Star Theatre Company, 402 N Coast Hwy, Oceanside.

FAIRVIEW CANYON

Experience the magic of Laurel Canyon with Fairview Canyon—rich harmonies, masterful guitar, and timeless hits from Crosby, Stills and Nash, Joni Mitchell, Neil Young, and more. $30, 7-9 p.m. Nov. 22 at The Bornemann Theatre on TERI Campus of Life, 555 Deer Springs Rd, San Marcos.

IMPROV GONE (IDYLL) WILD

(It’s) Improve Gone (Idyll) Wild, comedy improvised theater With PseudoRandomNoise. $20-$25, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Nov. 22 at The Rustic Theatre, 54290 N Circle Dr, Idyllwild-Pine Cove.

Nov. 23

HOLIDAY STREET FAIR

The 41st annual Encinitas Holiday Street Fair returns to Downtown Encinitas. Coast Highway 101 will be closed from D to J Streets to make way for more than 450 vendors, a beer garden, stages, and more. Free, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 23 at Downtown Encinitas, 1403 Encinitas Blvd, Encinitas.

KIMCHI WORKSHOP

Learn how to make authentic spicy, fermented kimchi at home. $72-$132, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Nov. 23 at Maya Moon Collective, 3349 Adams Ave, San Diego.

JAZZ EVENSONG

Jazz Evensong offers a unique blend of jazz rooted in the context of Angli-

Nov. 27 at A.R. Valentien, 11480 N Torrey Pines Rd, La Jolla.

THANKSGIVING DINNER

Celebrate the magic of fall with a festive Thanksgiving feast at Amaya, a charming French brasserie. $175, 12-8 p.m. Nov. 27 at Fairmont Grand Del Mar, 5300 Grand del Mar Ct, San Diego.

THANKSGIVING AT LANA

Celebrate Thanksgiving by the coast with a curated holiday experience at Lana. $25-$85, 1-7 p.m. Nov. 27 at Lana Restaurant, 437 S Highway 101, Solana Beach.

THANKSGIVING DINING

Nov. 29

SDAG HOLIDAY BAZAAR

Get into the holiday spirit at the San Dieguito Art Guild’s 13th annual Holiday Bazaar. Free, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 29 at Encinitas Community Center, 1140 Oakcrest Park Dr, Encinitas.

SAN DIEGO MADE MARKET

Join us for the San Diego Made Holiday Market at NTC Park, Liberty Station, for music, vendors, workshops, food and drinks, and more. Free, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 29 at NTC Park at Liberty Station, 2455 Cushing Rd, San Diego.

STONE BREWING MARKET

can meditation and prayer. Free, 4 p.m. at St. Michael’s-by-the-Sea Episcopal Church, 2775 Carlsbad Blvd, Carlsbad.

ALT CHRISTMAS MARKET

The Village Church returns with its Alternative Christmas Market, featuring booths representing dozens of various missions that will benefit from direct donations. Free, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Nov. 23 at Village Church, 6225 Paseo Delicias, Rancho Santa Fe.

Nov. 24

FALL CAMP

Ever wonder how certain animals survive in their unique habitats? This November, join the Children’s Museum of Discovery for our Fall Animal Superheroes. $195-$225, 12 a.m. at Children’s Museum of Discovery, 320 N Broadway, Escondido.

IGLOO DINING

Experience Temecula’s first Holiday Igloo Dining at Giardino del Cielo at Vienza. Step into a cozy igloo to enjoy a stunning prix-fixe Italian family-style menu curated by Executive Chef Hany Ali. $156-$208, 6-8 p.m. from Nov. 25 to Dec. 30 at Giardino del Cielo at Vienza, 41200 Via Europa, Temecula.

Nov. 25

GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY

North San Diego Genealogical Society will hear Amber Oldenburg present “Researching Newspapers Outside of Newspapers. com.” Free, 10-11:30 a.m. Nov. 25 at Faraday Center, Faraday Ave, Carlsbad.

Nov. 27

THANKSGIVING FEAST

This Thanksgiving, diners are invited to A.R. Valentien at The Lodge at Torrey Pines for a memorable holiday celebration. $65-$150, 12-6:30 p.m.

Gather with family and friends for Thanksgiving dinner at The Grill at Torrey Pines. $75, 5-10 p.m. Nov. 27 at The Grill at Torrey Pines, 11480 N Torrey Pines Rd, La Jolla.

THANKSGIVING AT WESTIN

Celebrate Thanksgiving with a decadent fourcourse dinner at 20|Twenty, The Westin Carlsbad Resort & Spa. $110, 2-8 p.m. Nov. 27 at Westin Carlsbad Resort & Spa (Convention Center), 5480 Grand Pacific Dr, Carlsbad.

Nov.

28

TURKEY BASH

This beloved Thanksgiving tradition gives visitors a front-row seat to watch the sanctuary’s rescued lions, tigers and bears dig into their own Thanksgiving-themed feast. $15$60, 10 a.m. at Lions Tigers & Bears Sanctuary, 24402 Martin Way, Alpine.

DAY THE MUSIC DIDN’T DIE

Rock the night away— The Day The Music Didn’t Die returns with Buddy, Ritchie, Big Bopper & Dion tributes, plus girl group classics and sax solos. $35$45, 7-9 p.m. Nov. 28 at The Bornemann Theatre on TERI Campus of Life, 555 Deer Springs Rd, San Marcos.

EUROPEAN MARKET

Gather your family and friends for the magic of the holidays at the European Holiday Market. Guests can wander through a twinkling market filled with unique artisan vendors, savor warm treats like Empanadas and Spanish Poutine, and enjoy festive entertainment. Free, 5-9 p.m. on Nov. 28 at Europa Village Wineries & Resort, Via Europa, Temecula.

GLICE SKATING

Experience the joy of the season at Fairmont Grand Del Mar’s eco-friendly Glice skating rink, perfect for friends and family. $25-$45, 5-9 p.m. at Fairmont Grand Lobby, 5300 Grand del Mar Ct, San Diego.

Join us in the gardens for a pop-up market featuring local artists and vendors, and get photos with Santa. Free, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 29 at Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens - Escondido, 1999 Citracado Pkwy, Escondido.

THE TOURMALINERS

Catch the ultimate throwback — The Tourmaliners bring surf-rock swagger, then 80’s Jukebox cranks up the synth-pop nostalgia. One night. Two epic eras. $30, 7-8:30 p.m. Nov. 29 at The Bornemann Theatre on TERI Campus of Life, 555 Deer Springs Rd, San Marcos.

THE DINNER DETECTIVE

Witness a hilarious mystery while you feast on a fantastic dinner. Just beware! The culprit is hiding in plain sight somewhere in the room, and you may find yourself as a prime suspect before you know it. $99.95, 4-6:30 p.m. Nov. 29 at The Cassara Carlsbad , 5805 Armada Dr, Carlsbad.

Nov. 30

CARD SHOW

Join us at the SD Card Show for a tech-filled day of memory TCG, sports, and Collector fun. Free, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 30 at DoubleTree by Hilton (Mission Valley), 7450 Hazard Center Dr, San Diego.

CHINESE FOOD TOUR

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

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1. HISTORY: Which country sold Alaska to the United States?

1. HISTORY: Which country sold Alaska to the United States?

2. GEOGRAPHY: On which continent is the Sahara Desert?

3. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: Who created The Muppets?

4. MUSIC: What was singer Miley Cyrus’ alter ego when she starred in a Disney sitcom?

5. MATH: How many sides does a heptagon (sometimes called a septagon) have?

6. MOVIES: Which singer is featured in the biopic “A Complete Unknown”?

7. FOOD & DRINK: What is carpaccio?

8. LITERATURE: In “The Jungle Book,” who raised the boy called Mowgli?

9. TELEVISION: Where was Mork from in the sitcom “Mork and Mindy”?

1. HISTORY: Which country sold Alaska to the United States?

2. GEOGRAPHY: On which continent is the Sahara Desert?

2. GEOGRAPHY: On which continent is the Sahara Desert?

3. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: Who created The Muppets?

4. MUSIC: What was singer Miley Cyrus’ alter ego when she starred in a Disney sitcom?

3. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: Who created The Muppets?

5. MATH: How many sides does a heptagon (sometimes called a septagon) have?

4. MUSIC: What was singer Miley Cyrus’ alter ego when she starred in a Disney sitcom?

6. MOVIES: Which singer is featured in the biopic “A Complete Unknown”?

7. FOOD & DRINK: What is carpaccio?

5. MATH: How many sides does a heptagon (sometimes called a septagon) have?

8. LITERATURE: In “The Jungle Book,” who raised the boy called Mowgli?

10. LANGUAGE: What does the phrase “doubleplusungood” mean in Newspeak, featured in the dystopian novel “1984”?

Answers

1. Russia, in 1867.

2. Africa.

3. Jim Henson. 4. Hannah Montana.

5. Seven.

6. Bob Dylan.

9. TELEVISION: Where was Mork from in the sitcom “Mork and Mindy”?

6. MOVIES: Which singer is featured in the biopic “A Complete Unknown”?

7. Thinly sliced raw meat or fish, usually served as an appetizer.

8. Wolves.

9. Planet Ork.

7. FOOD & DRINK: What is carpaccio?

LANGUAGE: What does the phrase “doubleplusungood” mean in Newspeak, featured in the dystopian novel “1984”? Answers 1. Russia, in 1867.

8. LITERATURE: In “The Jungle Book,” who raised the boy called Mowgli?

Africa.

Jim Henson.

Hannah Montana.

9. TELEVISION: Where was Mork from in the sitcom “Mork and Mindy”?

Seven.

Bob Dylan.

Thinly sliced raw meat or fish, usually served as an appetizer.

10. LANGUAGE: What does the phrase “doubleplusungood” mean in Newspeak, featured in the dystopian novel “1984”?

Answers

1. Russia, in 1867.

2. Africa.

3. Jim Henson.

4. Hannah Montana.

5. Seven.

6. Bob Dylan.

7. Thinly sliced raw meat or fish, usually served as an appetizer.

8. Wolves.

9. Planet Ork.

10. Terrible.

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Planet Ork.

Terrible.

Discover purpose, style at TERI Resale in O’side

EVERY PURCHASE at this bright, carefully curated thrift store directly benefits TERI, a local nonprofit providing lifelong learning, specialized services and family support for individuals with autism and other intellectual and developmental disabilities. Courtesy photo

Tucked in a shopping center on El Camino Real and Mission Avenue, TERI Inspired Resale is far more than a neighborhood thrift shop—it’s a cornerstone of community impact, sustainability, and empowerment. Shoppers may walk in looking for a great deal on clothing, furniture, or housewares, but they leave knowing they’ve supported something much bigger. Every purchase at this bright, carefully curated thrift store directly benefits TERI (Training, Education & Resource Institute), a local nonprofit providing lifelong learning, specialized services, and family support for individuals with autism and other intellectual and developmental disabilities.

For 45 years, TERI has served children, adults, and seniors through 20plus programs that impact over 900 families annually. While most of its core work is funded through public systems, TERI must raise nearly $1.5 million each year to sustain its highest-quality, evidence-based services. That’s where TERI’s social enterprises— including Inspired Resale— play an essential role.

What makes this Oceanside store truly special is its dual mission. First, it brings the community high-quality sec-

ondhand treasures. Unlike many thrift outlets, TERI Inspired Resale is known for its clean, organized floor plan and items that are mindfully selected rather than simply collected. Clothing, accessories, and shoes are stylish and in good condition; furniture and décor are displayed with intention; and shelves are stocked with useful, unique finds rather than clutter.

Bargain-hunters love the ever-popular $1 rack, refreshed regularly. Shoppers can also stretch their dollars further with ongoing discounts for seniors, students, military members, and first responders. A simple loyalty program provides even more value, as every dollar spent equals one point, and 150 points earns a $10 reward.

The second, equally important part of the store’s mission is its role as a training ground for TERI’s Vocational Internship Program. Adults with autism and other special needs learn essential job skills, including customer service, inventory management, merchandising, hospitality, and teamwork, under the guidance of supportive staff and long-term volunteers. This real-world experience helps interns build confidence, indepen-

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Cox: The backbone of California’s digital future

dence, and a path toward long-term employment in the community.

Volunteers are an important thread woven into the shop’s fabric. Several have served for more than a decade, taking pride in maintaining tidy racks, inviting displays, and a warm and welcoming experience. Their efforts ensure the store feels less like a thrift shop and more like a boutique with heart.

The store also makes donating easy. Free pickup is available for furniture and large donations, and smaller items can be dropped off during regular business hours. For shoppers needing help getting larger items home, delivery is offered for a small fee.

When you shop or donate to TERI Inspired Resale, you’re supporting a mission-driven business that fuels TERI’s broader vision—including expanding the TERI Campus of Life in San Marcos, where lifelong learning, wellness, arts, farming, and community connection come together in a inclusive environment.

TERI Inspired Resale is located at 3772 Mission Avenue in Oceanside. It’s open Monday to Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Visit shop. teriinc.org for more information.

In communities throughout California, connectivity is quietly powering every corner of life — from college students logging into virtual classrooms, small businesses serving their communities; folks leaping into entrepreneurship, and families streaming content in the suburbs. From the coastlines of San Diego and Orange County to the rolling valleys of Santa Barbara, each of these stories represents a tiny universe orbiting in our collective one. And at the heart of all this activity is a broadband foundation built by Cox Communications.

A longstanding partner to California communities, Cox built a network that has evolved with the state and continuously invests in network technology to meet new demands.

MODERNIZING THE NETWORK FOR TODAY AND TOMORROW

As Cox's business expanded to include telephone and internet connectivity, it committed itself to longterm infrastructure growth and community presence. Over the past decade alone, Cox has invested more than $15 billion across its footprint—including major investment in California’s regional markets.

That scale of invest-

ment means that homes and businesses across California were not stuck in the past. Our commercial business unit, Cox Business, partners with businesses statewide to deliver fiber connectivity, voice, security, and managed services that drive growth and innovation. From the hightech hospitality experiences at Snapdragon Stadium in San Diego to fiber-powered business campuses in Irvine and community hubs in Santa Barbara County, Cox continues to enable Californians to imagine the unimaginable. All of this translates into greater connectivity, better Wi-Fi performance, and a strong foundation for whatever comes next.

CLOSING THE GAP FOR EVERY HOUSEHOLD

Speed and capacity are important, but they alone don’t tell the full story. Cox Communications keeps its founder’s values at its core today. James M. Cox believed in the power and importance of education—and today, that means not just giving back to the communities it serves but working toward digital opportunity and access.

come households—including seniors, veterans, and individuals on federal aid— at $30 per month, helping ensure essential access to telehealth, remote work, and education.

• Partnerships with nonprofit organizations, from Computers2Kids to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Orange Coast and Girls, Inc of Greater Santa Barbara County, extend that effort even further by pairing affordable devices with training that empowers lifelong connection. Through its affordability programs, outreach, and targeted network buildouts, Cox is helping more households across the Golden State gain reliable broadband—so students can log in for class, people entering the workforce can access the job market, older adults can attend telehealth appointments, and families can stay connected across generations.

A NETWORK BUILT FOR CALIFORNIA

Cox has invested millions of dollars into bridging the digital divide and developed its groundbreaking affordability programs to ensure everyone has access to home internet. Further, with the launch of Cox Mobile, current internet customers were given the opportunity to bundle services and save money in a challenging economic climate.

Across California, those efforts are visible in every region:

• Tens of thousands of families statewide have been connected through Connect2Compete, giving K–12 students reliable home internet for as low as $9.95 per month.

• The ConnectAssist program supports low-in-

With its coastlines, inland valleys, dense urban environments, rural farming communities, and everything in between, California’s geography is as varied as its people. This requires a network that can flex and perform in every setting. Whether it’s delivering multi-gig speeds to high-demand households, reaching neighborhoods in need of modernization, or expanding to areas that were previously not served, Cox’s investment ensures the infrastructure is present and capable. For California, Cox’s network serves as both backbone and bridge— connecting all of us to opportunity. The end result is not an endpoint, but another step in the journey forward—one that includes even better connectivity, expansive opportunity, and greater readiness for what’s next.

COX HAS built a network that has evolved with the state and continuously invests in network technology to meet new demands. Courtesy photo

New affordable apartment community for seniors in Vista is taking applications

As the number of San Diego seniors struggling to find safe, affordable housing continues to rise, a welcome solution is available in North County. La Sábila, a new affordable housing community in Vista developed by Wakeland Housing, is now accepting applications from adults aged 62 and older who qualify.

Located near the heart of Vista, La Sábila offers 85 thoughtfully designed, pet-friendly apartments where seniors can live independently and age with dignity. The community combines affordable rents with on-site health and wellness programs designed to support residents’ long-term stability and well-being. Its thoughtful design creates a sense of comfort and belonging for residents from the moment they arrive.

“Every senior deserves a safe home and a supportive community,” said Rebecca Louie, CEO of Wakeland Housing. “La Sábila was designed to provide both: housing security and access to the services that help older adults thrive.”

To qualify for residency, applicants must be at

als with children,” she said. “We’re looking at maybe a Saturday or Sunday service.”

Prasad said the temple promotes values shared by many residents and noted that nearby churches also hold multiple daily services without significant traffic impacts.

“Approving this temple is not about making Escondido different,” she said. “I want to be your neighbor.”

Misty Cater Clark, who lives behind the property, said the Pacific Beach temple does not cause traffic issues despite heavier overall traffic there. She also said she does not believe the temple increases fire risk.

Both city staff and the

least 62 years old and earn at least $31,272/year and no more than $69,480/year for a one-person household or $79,380/year for a two-person household. The maximum rent for a studio apartment is $1,737 per month, including utilities. This offers stability for seniors on fixed incomes and peace of mind in a safe, secure community.

La Sábila provides thoughtful amenities that promote comfort and connection. Residents can enjoy a landscaped courtyard with seating areas, a walking trail, and a community garden. The property features a community room with a kitchen, a second-floor lounge, a computer area with free WiFi, and laundry rooms on each floor. The smoke-free, pet-friendly community includes solar power, EV charging stations, and onsite management. La Sábila is close to public transportation and shopping, with two elevators for easy access.

Residents also benefit from wraparound services that support their independence and well-being. These include dedicated case man-

agement, behavioral health support, and participation in the Gary and Mary West Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly, or West PACE, which offers comprehensive medical and social services to help seniors remain healthy and independent. Half of La Sábila’s apartments are reserved for seniors exiting homelessness, with additional units set aside for those with special needs.

“We believe housing is foundational,” says Louie. “When people have a stable home, they can focus on health, community, and the future. We look forward to welcoming our new residents into the La Sábila community in the new year.”

Applications are open for seniors. To learn more and to join the interest list, call 619-625-3470 or visit www.lasabilaapts.com. Move-ins are underway this winter.

La Sábila is more than a new address. It is a new beginning for seniors who have worked hard all their lives and deserve the serenity that comes with having a place to call home.

applicant said the project includes significant fire-mitigation measures, including a larger water line, five new hydrants, ignition-resistant construction, sprinklers and required fuel-modification zones.

Deputy Mayor Consuelo Martinez and Councilmembers Christian Garcia and Judy Fitzgerald supported the project.

Mayor Dane White and Councilmember Joe Garcia

The Journey to Meaning Why understanding spirit matters today

Editor’s note: This is the first in a three part series exploring themes from North County author Dietmar Rothe’s book “Evolving with the Infinite on Wings of Love, Wisdom and Logic.”

People everywhere are feeling it. Life is getting louder, faster and more fragmented. Many are quietly carrying questions most of us rarely say out loud. Why does the world feel so unsettled. Why does so much feel uncertain. Why do so many people feel disconnected from purpose and meaning.

North County author Dietmar Rothe believes these questions are not random. He argues that they arise because humanity is passing through a turning point in its evolution. His new book lays out a clear and thoughtful explanation for why so many people feel spiritually hungry and emotionally stretched, and why the search for clarity has become a universal experience.

At the center of his work is a simple but bold idea. We are spiritual beings who temporarily inhabit physical bodies. Our true identity exists beyond matter. Life is not a random accident. It is an intentional journey chosen by the spirit long before birth. That journey is shaped by the decisions we make, the lessons we learn and the wisdom we cultivate along the way.

Why this series matters

opposed.

Joe Garcia, who represents the district, said the project was not ready for approval and pointed to the caretaker incident and questions about whether the site serves as an animal sanctuary.

White said he was not opposed for religious reasons but felt traffic-mitigation efforts were insufficient.

“I hope you prove me wrong,” he said.

The purpose of this series is not to convince readers of a particular belief system. Instead, it is to invite a wider conversation about meaning, consciousness and the possibility that life is much larger than what we see. Rothe’s work resonates with people who sense that modern life has become too shallow and that something essential has been pushed to the margins. His book attempts to restore that missing depth.

Rothe describes every human life as a voyage. The spirit chooses its lessons. The mind and body carry out the

work. The soul grows through experience. Nothing in this view is predetermined. Every person has the freedom to steer their inner ship toward wisdom and harmony, or toward confusion and struggle. The difference, he says, depends on whether we listen to our inner spiritual consciousness. This inner knowing is not mystical or exotic. It is simply our natural awareness before the noise of the world pulls us away from it.

Bridging science and spirit

Rothe brings a rare blend of scientific discipline and spiritual inquiry to his writing. Trained in the physical sciences, he spent decades wrestling with the limits of traditional scientific models. The more he studied the natural world, the more he sensed that something essential was missing from the conversation. Material explanations could not account for consciousness, intuition, creativity or the longing human beings have for truth and meaning.

His work proposes that the physical universe and the spiritual universe are not separate places. They are different expressions of one continuous reality. He calls this larger structure the Omniverse. In this view, the evolution of the spirit is as real and measurable as any physical process. Creation itself is always unfolding, and humanity participates in that unfolding in every moment.

What Love means in this philosophy

A major theme in Rothe’s writing is Love with a capital L. He defines it as a spiritual force rather than an emotion. It is unconditional, permanent and free of judgment. It is the power that animates all creation and the foundation for spiritual growth. Romantic affection and emotional attachment are meaningful, but they are reflections of something deeper rather than Love itself.

He argues that fear is

the primary obstacle to experiencing this deeper Love. Fear clouds judgment. Fear narrows perception. Fear blocks the natural flow of compassion. Overcoming fear is essential for spiritual clarity and for any hope of building a healthier society.

Why read this now This first installment is meant to open the door. The ideas in Rothe’s book challenge the prevailing culture of distraction. They offer language for feelings many people have but struggle to articulate. The book invites readers to consider a larger frame for both personal and collective evolution. It is not anti science. It is not religious dogma. It is not partisan. It is an invitation to think more deeply about who we are and what kind of future we want to create.

In the next installment we will explore Rothe’s teachings on Love as a force of creation, the role of compassion in human evolution and the steps individuals can take to strengthen their inner life. The final installment will examine his call for the emergence of a wisdom society, a concept that feels timely as the world faces rising complexity and instability.

Where to find the book

“Evolving with the Infinite” is available at SoulScape in Encinitas and on Amazon.

Dietmar Rothe is a North County scientist, philosopher and spiritual researcher. His work bridges physics, metaphysics and ancient wisdom traditions. He has devoted his life to exploring the nature of consciousness and the evolution of the human spirit.

LA SÁBILA on S. Santa Fe Avenue in Vista offers 85 pet-friendly apartments where seniors can live independently and age with dignity. Courtesy photo/DAHLIN Architecture

A RENDERING depicts a portion of a future ISKCON of Escondido Hare Krishna temple. Courtesy photo

We're honored and grateful to our members, their families, and the greater Oceanside community for voting us Gold in the Retirement Community category in the 2025 Best of North County awards. This recognition reaffirms our commitment to creating a warm, welcoming setting where seniors truly thrive.