The Coast News, September 8, 2023

Senator submits apology

Blakespear sorry for censoring critics

By Jordan P. Ingram

ENCINITAS — State Sen.

Catherine Blakespear issued a public apology this week for previously “blocking and censoring” critics on social media, a concession signaling the end of a 15-month legal dispute between the first-term California lawmaker and several of her constituents.

The apology, posted on Blakespear’s official Facebook page on Sept. 5, comes just days after The Coast News confirmed a settlement had been reached between Blakespear and four Encinitas residents in a breach of contract and free speech lawsuit filed last September.

The lawsuit accused the state senator of violating a previously signed settlement agreement by issuing a bad-faith apology and paying a $5,000 fee using her campaign funds rather than personal finances.

The original out-of-court settlement arose in May 2022 after more than a dozen residents alleged Blakespear had violated their constitutionally protected free speech rights by preventing them from participating on her then-mayoral Facebook page.

“Members of the public may be aware that a controversy arose in 2022 regarding claims that

Three train collisions over holiday weekend

By Laura Place

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For years, illegal short-term rentals in Encinitas have created headaches for neighbors and registered hosts while leaving millions in unpaid tax dollars on the table.

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DEL MAR — A man was hospitalized after being struck by a northbound Coaster train in Del Mar on Monday, marking the third pedestrian-train collision in the San Diego region over the Labor Day weekend. The Del Mar collision took place around 9 p.m. near the intersection of Camino Del Mar and Via de la Valle. The man who was struck was found by San Diego County Sheriff’s deputies with major injuries and taken to the hospital for

Earlier that day, around 3:30 p.m., a woman was fatally struck by a Coaster train near Mission Bay in San Diego. The previous day, Saturday, another man was also fatally struck by the Coaster around 3:25 p.m. near the intersection of Pacific Highway and West Washington Street in San Diego.

All three collisions are currently underway by the Sheriff’s Transit Enforce-

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Helen Woodward Animal Center’s 18th Surf Dog Surf-a-Thon, the country’s longest-running canine surf competition, returns Sept. 10 to Del Mar Dog Beach to raise money for shelter orphan pets and programs. Courtesy photo/Helen Woodward

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PERFORMING ARTS in Carlsbad Village

New Village Arts (NVA), North County’s cultural hub, is presenting a season filled with Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning plays and musicals, right here in Carlsbad Village.

“For our second season in the Conrad Prebys Theater at the Dea Hurston New Village Arts Center, we are showcasing some of the best theatrical productions of the last twenty years. These shows give us the opportunity to share our incredible local artistic talent while also presenting deeply thought-provoking productions which will stay with us long after we have experienced them,” says Founder and Executive Artistic Director Kristianne Kurner.

After an amazing run with “A Weekend with Pablo Picasso” that just concluded, the company turns to the Pulitzer-winning “Doubt: A Parable” that was adapted as a feature film and was nominated for several Academy Awards. For the holidays, “1222 Oceanfront: A Black Family Christmas,” a heartwarming and funny story of the Black family and their Christmas in Carlsbad returns. It was named one of the best shows of 2021 by The San Diego Union-Tribune. The new year starts with the groundbreaking musical “Fun Home” and is followed in the spring by the hilarious “The 39 Steps” directed by NVA’s own AJ Knox. NVA’s 22nd season concludes with the musical adaptation of what is recognized as one of the most important novels of the 20th Century, Alice Walker’s “The Color Purple.”

“As with all of NVA‘s work, our 22nd season will showcase artists working at the top of their game, all in our intimate, 100 seat Conrad Prebys Theater, where the audience is always just a few feet from the magic of live theatre,” said Kurner.

For performance and ticket information, visit New Village Arts online at www.newvillagearts.org.

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SANDAG sheds light on Del Mar rail realignment

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By Laura Place DEL MAR — Leaders

with the San Diego Association of Governments continued their outreach regarding the impending Del Mar railway realignment this past week, with the first in a series of public workshops.

The open house on Aug. 30 drew hundreds to the Del Mar Civic Center, where dozens of SANDAG representatives, including engineers and project designers, were present to share information and answer questions about current project plans.

By 2035, the agency aims to move a crucial 1.7mile section of the Los Angeles-San Luis Obispo-San Diego, or LOSSAN, Rail Corridor off the failing Del Mar bluffs and into tunnels under the city.

The gargantuan effort comes with a multibillion-dollar price tag yet to be funded by the federal government.

SANDAG is still analyzing a series of alignment alternatives, two of which have been advanced for further study — a route along Camino Del Mar around 1,000 feet east of the current tracks and a high-speed option along Crest Canyon around 2,000 feet east.

While these two routes have been identified as the agency’s preferred alignments, leaders continue to emphasize that no final decision has been made.

“We’re gonna do the more detailed environmental analysis and technical studies that will help inform the actual chosen alignment that will go forward,” said SANDAG Deputy CEO Coleen Clementson.

Del Mar residents at the workshop had mixed feelings about the realignment, with many wanting to know how the city and their private property

tions SANDAG said they cannot answer right now.

While feedback was encouraged, some residents said they did not feel confident that the agency would listen, particularly regarding which alignments they think are best.

“It seemed like there were a lot of proposals floating around, so it was hard to know what’s really going on. It’s hard to know if they’re really listening to us,” said Jennifer Sandler, who has lived in Del Mar for four years. “It’s a lot of sophisticated details to try

know what makes sense for the majority of the people.”

Others said they were eager to see the train move off the bluff immediately.

“We’re spending so much time and money talking about it,” said Bobbie Ball, a Del Mar resident of nearly 40 years.

At a Del Mar City Council meeting in late July, residents expressed frustration that the agency had not been transparent in their communication or selection of which alignments to proceed with.

Two days after the

DAG released a report detailing preliminary plans for various rail alternatives, including more indepth design details for the Camino Del Mar and Crest Canyon high-speed options.

Alignment options

According to the report, the Camino Del Mar option would have the cheapest capital costs at $2.39 billion. The route would split off from the current rail right-of-way and cross Jimmy Durante Boulevard around 1,600 feet south of the San Dieguito Bridge, entering a 1.8-mile tunnel with a depth of up to 130 feet.

After continuing south and slightly southwest, the rail would exit the tunnel under Carmel Valley Road and cross a bridge across the Los Peñasquitos Lagoon. The alignment would continue south on two single-track bridge structures over McGonigle Road before rejoining the existing railway.

The Canyon Crest alignment has the second-lowest cost at $2.52 billion. The tunnel would begin around the same place as the Camino Del

The tunnel would transition to a bridge section above Carmel Valley Road east of the Los Peñasquitos Lagoon and west of Interstate 5, eventually joining a bridge near Carmel Mountain Road.

Both alternatives could impact commercial and residential properties near the north tunnel portal, with the possibility of subsurface easements being required for tunnel segments under residences, the report stated.

The south portal of the Crest Canyon option could be located on an undeveloped parcel owned by an adjacent homeowner’s association.

For the Camino Del Mar option, the south portal could potentially impact private residential property adjacent to the

Other options include a route along I-5, and two additional routes along Crest Canyon — one with a more significant bridge segment to the south and another with a tunnel continuing beneath Carmel Valley Road.

While several residents have preferred the I-5 option, SANDAG explained in the report that this alignment would be the most expensive at just over $3 billion while offering the lowest rail speeds. Tunneling beneath the highway would also require a CalTrans permit, which may not be granted or could lead to construction delays.

SANDAG officials also said in a July presentation to the Del Mar City Council that the I-5 alignment

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FARHAD NOURBAKHSH of engineering firm Hatch Mott McDonald speaks about rail tunneling options on Aug. 30 at Del Mar Civic Center. Photo by Laura Place

LORENZO GARRIDO of HDR Engineering fields inquiries about the LOSSAN Corridor rail realignment project at Del Mar Civic Center on Aug. 30. Photo by Laura Place

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Newsom, DeSantis really should debate

Think for a moment about a few political facts:

Here’s one: California Gov. Gavin Newsom is among President Biden’s most vociferous backers and it may now be too late for Biden to back out of next year’s campaign.

Here’s another: Newsom’s second and final term as governor ends almost two years before the next presidential election.

So Newsom realized early on that if he ever wants to be president, he must establish himself as a major national Democratic figure independent of the office he now holds.

Church: If

This commentary was first published in The Coronado News, a media partner of The Coast News, following the media outlet’s multipart examination of the politically active religious group. Awaken Church has North County locations in San Marcos and Carlsbad.

By John Pottridge

Your recent piece on the Awaken Church raised the question whether it is properly considered a “cult.”

Comparing Awaken to the Wikipedia definition is instructive: A cult is a

seductive tithing scheme — tax-free money for miracles.

Matthesius has said “God is the most perfect accountant. He knows everything you give and he makes sure it comes back to you with interest.” He promises that if you tithe 10% of your income to God you will be rewarded by God with a return greater than your tithe.

cause great concern: One reads, “Proclaim this amongst the nations, prepare for war — beat your plowshares into swords. And prune your hooks into spears.”

That’s the context of his putative upcoming debate with Florida’s Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis, who by now also must be aware that he, too, will not be running for president at this time next year and that if he’s ever to be president, he also might need to survive as a major party figure independent of his current office.

that Florida suffered few financial ill effects from the viral invader, while Newsom will claim Florida saw about 40,000 more COVID-19 deaths than if it had followed his model. If those are their claims, both will be correct. The question will be how many viewers believe the extra Florida deaths were worth the money saved.

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relatively small group typically led by a charismatic and self-appointed leader, who excessively controls its members, requiring unwavering devotion to a set of beliefs and practices which are considered outside the norms of society.

Awaken, formerly C3, is led by a charismatic, self-appointed leader, Jurgen Matthesius, who has imposed all sorts of peculiar beliefs on his flock.

Just a couple of examples: He claims to have cured illnesses (e.g. shrinking large tumors) by laying on hands and speaking in tongues, and even more bizarre, to have stopped the tanks in Tiananmen Square “dead in their tracks” from thousands of miles away by speaking in Asian tongues.

‘Prosperity Church’

Awaken is a “Prosperity Church” that manipulates its trusting members with a

Awaken encourages political extremism and election denial: “The left murder, whether it’s in the womb, aged care homes, school children.” “They are satanic murderers.” “Right now it’s only the liars and the IDIOTS who believe Biden won legitimately.”

“Start screaming child groomer, pedophilia every chance you get, especially at school boards on camera.”

Awaken sponsors militaristic activities.

An Annual Emerge Men’s Conference can be seen on YouTube calling the men to arms chanting, “It’s wartime.”

Matthesius calls moving his church into communities “taking territory” and calls his opponents “demoniacs” who should face torture, hanging at public executions, or at the very least, run out of town. A YouTube episode of the tactical training during the Men’s Conference speaks for itself. Some excerpts should cause concern

Some of Leanne Matthesius’s (Jurgen’s wife) Instagram excerpts should

Under an image of a woman dressed in battle gear holding a large warrior’s knife, the caption reads, “Blessed be the Lord my rock, who trains my hands for war and my fingers for battle.”

Awaken exploits in the name of Jesus — but its seemingly greedy, militaristic, vitriolic exploitations are in every way a contradiction of Jesus’ preaching of charity, peace, love, and humility.

Awaken has been described as a cult, a Christofascist cult, a military theocracy and a money-for-miracles extremist church. If something looks like a duck, walks like a duck, and quacks like a duck, it’s probably a duck.

Awaken looks, talks, and acts much more like a politically extremist, power-hungry cult than a church.

John Pottridge is a Coronado resident.

*** Editor’s note: Religious scholars, social scientists and other experts told The Coronado News that while cults do exist, the term is so subjective that it should be avoided. They more commonly speak of “new religious movements.”

That’s the context of the Newsom-DeSantis debate conceived by the Californian and agreed to by the Floridian, with only a few relatively minor details yet to be worked out.

Newsom wants the debate in a Fox TV studio with no audience. DeSantis wants a live crowd at the debate, with cheering allowed, even encouraged.

Maybe he figures he might be more credible if his folks yell louder than Newsom’s.

DeSantis wants short videos at the debate’s start; Newsom wants four-minute opening statements.

These demands both might be mistakes by DeSantis, who has sometimes been prone to error when under significant pressure.

But the disputes are mere nitpicking — if DeSantis does not try to use them to somehow back out of the debate he agreed to right after Newsom issued his challenge on July 28.

Newsom, of course, was glad to make DeSantis a prop in his effort to become a Democratic symbol.

So what might these men debate in their encounter, likely to occur in Georgia, the lone state on both men’s lists of desired locations?

Likely to be first is both governors’ handling of the coronavirus pandemic, which Newsom faced by closing down most businesses across his state, while DeSantis left almost everything in Florida open.

Newsom required masking in most public places, while DeSantis signed a bill that bans masking requirements.

DeSantis will brag

Then there will be censorship. DeSantis moved strongly against the Walt Disney Co. — his state’s largest employer through Orlando’s Disney World — when the company vocally opposed Florida’s year-old law banning classroom discussion below the fourth grade of gays or alternative lifestyles. There is no such ban in California.

Florida also bans some books from schools, while Newsom says he’ll crack down on a Southern California school district that’s attempting to follow a Florida-like plan.

Republicans like to say Democrats limit freedom of speech via the socalled “cancel culture,” which they say deprives audiences of viewpoints unlike what is considered politically correct.

Democrats retort that Democratic states neither impose bans on teaching certain topics in public schools nor ban books, while Florida and some other Republican-led states are doing both.

So this may devolve into a dispute along the lines of the culture wars that have deepened what was already a major split among Americans. If it does, Newsom will be voicing views that polls show resonate with Democratic voters nationally, while DeSantis will be doing the same for Republicans.

It all means this debate promises to outdo Newsom’s repeated ad campaigns in Texas and Florida in raising his national party profile.

Chances are it might do the same for DeSantis, who has not articulated his views ably in the early stages of this year’s presidential campaign.

In short, this debate probably won’t do much to shape next year’s election, but it may draw some lines for a 2028 election if it makes either or both men symbols of their parties’ futures.

Awaken

it walks like a duck...

Awaken is a ‘Prosperity Church’ that manipulates its trusting members with a seductive tithing scheme — tax-free money for miracles.

Carlsbad adopts new objective design standards

By Steve Puterski

CARLSBAD

—To transition away from subjective housing regulations while preserving community character, the City Council introduced new objective development design standards in accordance with state law during its Aug. 29 meeting.

Over the last several years, the California Legislature has passed several bills — Senate Bill 35, SB 167 and SB 330 — to address the housing crisis by removing local obstacles and streamlining the approval process for qualified affordable housing projects.

One of the key elements of these laws is objective design standards, a pre-determined local blueprint to help expedite the construction of multi-family homes (duplexes, townhomes, condos and apartment complexes) and certain mixeduse residential projects.

Under SB 35, affordable housing projects will receive “ministerial” approval (does not require approval from a governing body) if a project complies with objective design standards and general plans, reducing the ability of a planning commission or city council to deny affordable housing projects that meet these qualifications.

So far, the city has not received any SB 35 development applications.

In 2021, the city of Carlsbad used $185,000 in state grant funding to pay RRM Design Group to create the Objective Design Standards Manual for multifamily and mixed-use developments citywide, replacing the city’s existing subjective guidelines.

The city also received $160,000 in state grant funding to pay AVRP Studios to develop the Village and Barrio objective design standards.

The manual establishes objective citywide standards with an appendix for the Village and Barrio. These standards include site design, such as pedestrian and vehicle access, open space and landscap-

ing; building design, including window treatment, roof structures, and exterior materials; mixed-use design, including window and door locations, awnings, and services areas, and utilitarian design, such as trash enclosures, outdoor light fixtures and bicycle parking.

“The (manual) will help strengthen local design regulations since the city currently cannot enforce subjective design guidelines with projects,” said Shelley Glennon, the city’s associate planner. “It will ensure project compatibility with existing community character. It will encourage residential construction for both affordable and market-rate units by creating standards that are appropriate in meeting the city’s affordable housing needs.”

For example, in the Village and Barrio, an appointed review committee approved seven architectural styles: Spanish revival, craftsman, American mercantile, Victorian, Colonial revival/Cape Cod, traditional modern and California contemporary (However, not all seven styles are allowed in each of the subdistricts regulated by the Village and Barrio Master Plan). SB 330 limits municipal agencies’ ability to impose regulations that delay or impede eligible housing projects. While these proj-

ects don’t receive ministerial approval under this law, the city’s Planning Commission and City Council could not deny projects that adhere to objective design standards unless they pose a clear threat to health and safety.

According to City Planner Eric Lardy, the city currently has four projects under SB 330, including the 4K Apartments project, Hope Apartments (Carl’s Jr. in the Village), Carlsbad Village Drive Mixed Use (Smart and Final) and the FPC Residential project (Ponto).

Councilwoman Teresa Acosta asked how the city would enforce projects that alter their designs after approval, citing concerns from residents who told her projects don’t always align with pre-construction renderings.

“If it’s not consistent, we ask them to change it,” Lardy said. “One process has 10 findings that need to be made and compared to what has been applied. We think these objective design standards will help … so it will be clear.”

If the city does not make these certain changes, the California Department of Housing and Community Development could decertify the city’s housing element and limit the city’s ability to regulate new housing built in

Carlsbad.

A RENDERING of a mixed-use project from the city’s Objective Design Standards Manual, which aims to streamline development by eliminating subjective regulations while preserving communtiy character. Courtesy photo/City of Carlsbad

THE CITY’S new Objective Design Standards Manual will remove many of the subjective regulations for development. Courtesy photo

Sabellico runs for D2 council seat

By Laura Place CARLSBAD

— The vice chair of the Carlsbad Planning Commission is setting his sights on the City Council dais for 2024, announcing his campaign on Tuesday for the District 2 seat.

Kevin Sabellico, a city local who resides in Rancho Carlsbad, has spent the past year and a half on the city’s Planning Commission after being appointed in early 2021.

The 25-year-old said he wants to be a part of policymaking on the council to create affordable housing opportunities, keep residents safe on local streets and combat the climate crisis, among other goals. He said his voting record on the Planning Commission shows his commitment to those priorities.

“I have the ability to make a difference and hit the ground running,” Sabellico said. “My parents bought a home in Carlsbad in 1998. My dad was a Coast Guard officer, and my mom worked parttime while raising me and my brother. I don’t think a family like mine could buy a home in Carlsbad anymore, and I think that’s wrong. I want to provide housing for all income levels in Carlsbad, and that’s why I’m running.”

On the Planning Commission, Sabellico has cast votes in support of housing projects with affordable units like Hope Apartments and an emergency declaration for street safety.

He also voted in favor of permits advancing improvements at the Carlsbad Desalination Plant.

Outside of the commission, Sabellico has been part of around a dozen local, state and federal political campaigns and currently owns a political consulting business.

He was deputy field director for Congressman Mike Levin’s 2018 campaign and campaign manager for Catherine Blakespear’s 2022 state Senate bid.

Levin also appointed him as a member of the Electoral College in 2020.

The council’s District 2 seat is currently held by Councilmember Carolyn Luna, former chairperson of the city’s Planning Commission, appointed earlier this year after the seat was left vacant last November by now-Mayor Keith Blackburn.

Sabellico said he would also like to be a voice for the LGBTQIA+ community on the council, noting his disappointment at one council mem-

Oceanside approves military-grade cache

By Samantha Nelson OCEANSIDE —

For a second year in a row, the City Council approved the police department’s inventory report on military-grade weapons and equipment in late August as required under a recent state law.

Assembly Bill 481, which went into effect in 2022, requires law enforcement agencies to develop policy and include an inventory of its military-grade equipment.

Under the law, police agencies must provide information to their respective city councils regarding the purchase, use and funding source used to purchase equipment that falls under the military-grade classification.

Baldwin & Sons stands firm on 485-unit project

By Samantha Nelson ENCINITAS

— Developers of the proposed Quail Meadows Apartments refused to slim down what would be the largest residential development in the city’s history despite pleas from neighbors during an Aug. 31 citizen participation program meeting at City Hall.

The meeting was held exactly three months after a previous forum left many residents with more questions than answers about the 485-unit apartment complex.

Maria Miller, director of planning and entitlement for Baldwin & Sons, the project’s developer, said the second meeting was meant to clear up any remaining confusion.

Since 2008, Baldwin & Sons has owned the 12acre site on Quail Gardens Drive, located across the street from Kristen Court and just slightly north of the Encinitas Boulevard intersection. Over the past decade, the project has morphed into various forms, from single-family homes to multifamily units.

In 2020, the developer proposed a project but returned to the drawing board after the California Coastal Commission deemed a northern portion of the project site a wetland area.

Developers resubmitted the project’s current design in April, proposing a nature preserve on the wetlands and concentrating its development on the southern end of the parcel.

Quail Meadows will consist of 485 apartments within two six-story build-

ings, with the main entrance across the street from Kristen Court. The project will also include a concrete parking structure (six stories above ground plus an underground level) within each building, a two-story clubhouse and fitness center, and two pools.

Under regular city zoning laws, buildings ranging between 60 and 90 feet in height and holding nearly 500 units wouldn’t be allowed on the site. However, since the project has invoked the state’s density bonus law by including 72 affordable units, or 20% of the site’s 359-unit base density, the units were added to the total density. The affordable units will be mixed throughout the project rather than designated to a single area.

Density bonus projects are also granted waivers of certain development standards, in this case allowing the developer to bypass the city’s height restrictions under the general plan and Proposition A.

Neighboring residents are largely opposed to the project’s size, especially

considering three other projects proposed along the same stretch of roadway: Fox Point Farms (250 units), Sunshine Gardens (140 units just south of Quail Meadows Apartments at the intersection of Encinitas Boulevard and Quail Gardens Drive), and Moonlight Apartments (202 units).

Of the projects, Quail Meadows is the largest and offers the most affordable units. The city’s state-mandated Regional Housing Needs Assessment requires Encinitas to build 369 new units for low-income households between 2021 and 2029.

“Just with those units, we’re meeting 20% of the city’s obligation,” Maria Miller said.

However, residents were concerned about the buildings' height impacting views, community character and traffic along Quail Gardens Drive.

“None of us are against housing; we’re just very concerned about (buildings that are) twice the height limit,” said Jeff Miller, who

limeter launchers, which hit one person taken into custody last year and had 23 shows of force; and 12 designated less lethal 12-gauge shotguns that had three deployments 74 shows of force last year.

Chemical agents like pepper spray are also included under AB 481 requirements.

Marchand said the police department had no complaints regarding its military-grade equipment in the past year.

Several public members were alarmed by the assistant chief’s presentation of equipment and questioned the need for so many weapons, mainly the department’s stock of guns.

Sean Marchand, Oceanside’s assistant police chief, presented the inventory on Aug. 23 to the City Council.

The department’s inventory of 16 operating unmanned aerial systems (UAS), commonly known as drones, are helpful in search and rescue operations, barricaded suspects, high-risk tactical operations, disaster response, documentation of crime scenes, traffic collisions and other hazardous incidents.

According to Marchand, the police department had 680 UAS flights between May 1, 2022, and June 30, 2023, 50% of which were for training purposes, 23% for patrol operations, crime scene documentation and suspect searches, 10% for search warrants, 8% for enforcement operations conducted in response to ongoing crime trends in the city, and 6% for special events like the Turkey Trot and Independence Day festivities.

Several vehicles, including a Lenco Bearcat, are included in the military-grade equipment category. The armored personnel vehicle was used during 31 SWAT missions and warrant services and 14 patrol-related incidents in the last year, Marchand reported.

OPD also has explosive breaching equipment classified as “military-grade,” such as blasting caps, detonator cords and explosive sheets, only to be used by authorized SWAT team members trained to use explosive breaching equipment. The department did not deploy these explosives over the past year.

The cache also includes specialized firearms with ammunition smaller than .50 caliber, covering various 9mm, 223 and 308 caliber rifles (including bolt-action) and carbines used in training.

The department also has less lethal deployment systems like pepper ball launchers, which were used to strike a person once and used five times as a show of force last year; 40-mil-

Richard Newton questioned the department’s stock of 95 NATO rifles (5.56mm), which he said “could do a lot of damage,” and its 11 sniper rifles with an 800-yard range, which could reach from City Hall to a local tap house.

“This seems excessive for a local police force,” Newton said.

Newton also questioned the number of drones the department has and various cameras placed at intersections throughout the city, suggesting it seems like a “surveillance society” with so many recording devices.

Others like Jim Gibson, a former Marine captain, were comforted by the police department’s weapons stockpile.

“I’m glad we supply our police force with the weapons they need,” Gibson said. “We live in a bad, bad world, and I know we have a good police force.”

Some residents were concerned the department requested more military-grade equipment, but that was untrue. The report only detailed what OPD has in its inventory as part of AB 481 requirements.

Marchand responded to questions about the department’s submachine gun stock, noting that several pieces of equipment were purchased nearly 30 years ago.

The City Council unanimously approved the inventory report.

Councilmember Eric Joyce said AB 481 is a good tool for maintaining transparency within the police department and suggested providing more community engagement opportunities for the public to learn about the law and the department’s inventory.

Mayor Esther Sanchez was pleased there were no complaints regarding the inventory and commended the police department.

“You’ve been so responsible in making sure police officers don’t overreact to situations,” Sanchez said. “I think our police department has worked really, really hard to establish training and experience to maintain that professionalism.”

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JEFF MILLER of Encinitas voiced his concerns over the Quail Meadows Apartment project during a community participation meeting on Aug. 31 at City Hall. Photo by Samantha Nelson

ENCINITAS RESIDENT Steve Gerken questions developers of the proposed Quail Meadows Apartments during a meeting on Aug. 31 at City Hall. Photo by Samantha Nelson

Despite pleas, Quail Meadows change unlikely

Pollos Maria closes after 38 years

By Steve Puterski CARLSBAD

— A wave of local support for Pollos Maria was overwhelming as the popular Mexican restaurant closed its doors on Sept. 4 in Carlsbad.

Janice Davies, who owns the Mexican restaurant, said the past several days saw lines from 9 a.m.9 p.m. as residents came to say their goodbyes after she announced the restaurant was closing. Davies said the property owners gave them notice 60 days ago and are in escrow for selling the property.

The iconic restaurant was opened in September 1985 by cousins Marie Davies and Carmen Gastelum, a pair of single mothers whose secret recipe for broiled chicken was an instant hit, quickly establishing the restaurant as a go-

to spot in Carlsbad. Now the restaurant is gone, but Janice Davies, Marie’s daughter, still operates a second location in Oceanside at 125 Old Grove Road, which celebrated its 18th anniversary on Labor Day. Janice Davies said

EPD investigates school bus brawl

By City News Service ESCONDIDO —

Three 14-year-old girls who attend San Pasqual High School face possible criminal charges over a dispute during which they allegedly assaulted a 64-year-old school bus driver, authorities reported today.

The events that led to the alleged violence began about 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, when students of the Escondido secondary school started creating a disturbance while riding the bus following the conclusion of classes for the day, according to police.

The driver responded to the disorder by pulling over and calling his supervisor, after which the disruptive youths tried to

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ber’s suggestion in July that raising the pride flag at city hall meant that any other flag, including the Confederate flag, could also potentially be raised.

“There are no LGBTQ members currently on the council. I want to stand up for the LGBTQ community,” Sabellico said.

Sabellico said he has built leadership experience from a young age, holding roles as a Little League umpire, altar server at St. Elizabeth

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ment Unit. None of the decedents’ names have been released.

The North County Transit District, the agency operating the railway in North County, called the collisions “tragic” and urged residents to steer clear of the rail line and only cross it at designated areas.

“Unfortunately, over the Labor Day weekend the COASTER experi-

she will re-launch their catering business targeting Carlsbad in October.

“My mom and aunt shook hands,” Janice Davies said about the original business arrangement. “Nobody wants to shake hands anymore.”

Davies said her mother and aunt started the restaurant to be social and hold community events. Its success was the product of community-focused service work and helping the homeless. Gastelum passed away in February 2022. Marie Davies, now retired, turns 91 in October.

“I can’t believe the community support the last two weeks, honestly. It was so emotional,” Janice Davies said. “The other restaurants in town rallying around us. Señor Grubby’s, especially, said they would help us do whatever we need to do.”

A potential sale emerged several months earlier, and the deal is moving forward, with Pollos Maria transitioning to its Oceanside location.

As for the prospect of

opening a new location in Carlsbad, Janice Davies said her team is focused on getting through their current situation before evaluating the next steps.

“It’s been very emotional and challenging,” Janice Davies said. “There are many moving parts in running a business, and unfortunately, those moving parts have been in place for 38 years, making it a little more challenging.”

Over the last 48 hours, Janice Davies said the restaurant has been filled with old friends coming to say goodbye. Customers, residents and friends also commented on social media about the closing and sharing memories.

“A heartfelt thank you to those patrons who came through those doors,” Janice Davies said.

Murder plot info revealed

By Laura Place

DEL MAR — Tatyana

Remley was arrested for a murder-for-hire plot after admitting her plans to have her husband killed and the body disposed to an undercover agent in a sting operation, law enforcement confirmed Thursday.

get off the bus, police said. When the driver blocked their way by standing in the doorway, a hostile standoff ensued.

The driver eventually let the youths get off the bus, but pushed a student as she and her companions walked by, according to police. One of the girls then allegedly punched the man, knocking him to the ground, and continued attacking him with at least one of her friends joining in.

The driver reported no injuries from the scuffle. The Escondido Police Department is looking into whether to seek criminal sanctions against the students who allegedly attacked the driver.

Seton Catholic Church, Science Olympiad coach, and the president of the Canyon Crest Academy School Site Council.

He earned a bachelor’s degree in political science from the University of California, Santa Barbara.

District 2 is the city’s largest district by land area, encompassing Tamarack Point, Calavera Hills, Robertson Ranch, Rancho Carlsbad, Carlsbad Ranch, Bressi Ranch, Kelly Ranch, and parts of La Costa Greens, Rancho Carrillo, and Poinsettia.

enced three incidents of individuals who were trespassing in NCTD’s right of way being struck by a train. These are tragic events that not only impact families and communities, but also the mental health of railroad employees, passengers, first responders, and others,” said NCTD spokesperson Chris Orlando.

“The importance of being aware of your surroundings when you are near the rail line cannot be overstated.”

DURING THE 15-month legal dispute, state Sen. Catherine Blakespear (D-Encinitas) created a legal defense fund, receiving more than $100,000 in contributions from special interest and political groups to help pay for litigation. The Coast

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I blocked and censored certain individuals on my public social media,” Blakespear wrote on Facebook.

“A subsequent lawsuit, J. Garvin Walsh et al v. Blakespear, was then filed against me. The parties to that lawsuit have entered into a settlement agreement and resolved that lawsuit. I, Catherine Blakespear, apologize for blocking and censoring certain individuals on my public social media who I blocked and censored.”

The Coast News reached out to Blakespear to confirm whether the public apology was part of the recent deal, but Blakespear was “unable to confirm or deny whether this was part of the settlement agreement.”

“After an 11-hour mediation last Friday, we reached a settlement agreement,” Blakespear told The Coast News in a statement.

“The terms are confidential, but I believe both sides are satisfied with the result, or we wouldn’t have settled. The nature of mediation is that neither side gets everything, but both sides find a way toward resolution. I believe that has happened here. I look forward to returning my full attention to the issues the residents of the 38th

District elected me to focus on.”

Garvin Walsh, one of four plaintiffs in the lawsuit, told The Coast News he was pleased with the outcome.

“The Plaintiffs are gratified that Ms. Blakespear issued the apology, as she was required to do,” Walsh wrote in a statement. “The whole thing was an unpleasant experience from the very beginning -- we’re happy now that it is nearly over and that we have surpassed our original goals. We owe a great deal to our attorney, Carla DiMare, whose experience and tenacity were a big factor in our success.”

According to sources familiar with the matter, negotiations began after the plaintiffs filed a notice of appeal on April 3 in the Fourth District Court of Appeal, a response to Blakespear’s anti-SLAPP victory in May that awarded her more than $120,000 in attorney’s fees.

DiMare, who felt the Superior Court Judge Blaine Bowman’s anti-SLAPP ruling was “wrongly decided” and inconsistent with the facts of the case, issued a statement to The Coast News shortly after Blakespear’s public apology.

“The Plaintiffs are very happy about the settlement, and especially happy

that Judge Bowman’s erroneous orders have become irrelevant,” DiMare said.

In May, CalMatters reported that Blakespear had opened a legal defense fund, raising money from interest groups to help with the costly litigation that had dragged on for over a year.

Blakespear’s fund received donations totaling over $100,000, including a $15,000 loan from her campaign, $45,596 in non-monetary contributions (legal services) from the California Democratic Party and donations from longtime supporter and San Diego property giant Gerry Ranglas of R&V Management ($5,000) and Pechanga Band of Indians ($5,500).

David Snyder, attorney and executive director of the First Amendment Coalition, previously told The Coast News that such legal cases involving the social media pages of political figures are becoming increasingly common, describing it as an “evolving field of law.”

In April, the U.S. Supreme Court agreed to consider similar cases involving public officials blocking their constituents on social media platforms, including one from Poway Unified School District. The high court will not hear the new issues before the fall.

Remley, 43, was arrested earlier this month for allegedly soliciting the murder of Mark Remley, who she has been married to since 2011. The two had been separated since May but have previously shared homes in Del Mar and Rancho Santa Fe.

After learning of her murder-for-hire plans, the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department organized a sting operation, officials said. Tatyana met with an undercover detective on Aug. 2 at a Starbucks on Loma Santa Fe Drive, bringing along a “down payment” for the murder and three firearms.

“She provided detailed information on how she wanted her husband killed and his body disposed,” the Sheriff’s Department said, adding that she was arrested the same day.

Tatyana was arraigned on Aug. 4 in Vista Superior Court, where she pleaded not guilty to all charges.

Law enforcement has not revealed details of how they came to learn of her plot.

However, Mark Remley told The Coast News that his wife approached their mutual friend about the murder for hire in early July, and that police were informed shortly afterwards.

Tatyana and Mark Remley are known for producing the infamous multimillion horse show Valitar, which shut down abruptly in 2012 after just a handful of performances at the Del Mar Fairgrounds, leaving performers and vendors high and dry.

Tatyana had initiated divorce proceedings with Mark in mid-July, asking the court to order him to pay $15,000 in monthly spousal support and to grant her control of several assets including vehicles and their property on Rancho Reposo in Del Mar.

The interior of the Rancho Reposo home was destroyed in a fire on July 2. When law enforcement

News graphic/Jordan P. Ingram

AFTER NEARLY four decades, Pollos Maria has closed its doors in Carlsbad. Photo by Steve Puterski

TATYANA REMLEY is accused in a murder-for-hire plot to kill her husband. Courtesy photo

43rd Cardiff Greek Festival returns

By Staff ENCINITAS

— The grounds of Saints Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church will seemingly transform into a Greek island village for the 43rd annual Cardiff Greek Festival, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sept. 9 and 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sept 10.

The festival will feature the sights, sounds and tastes of Greece with Hellenic cuisine, entertainment and hospitality.

Festival attendees will hear the distinctive sounds of the bouzouki from renowned Southern California Greek band The Olympians, performing traditional and popular songs throughout the weekend.

The parish’s youngest members will perform intricate folk dances in elaborate costumes. Attendees can also put their best foot forward with guided dance instruction.

Authentic delicacies such as Greek-style roasted lamb shanks, lemon chicken, souvlaki (shish-kabobs), pastitsio (baked lay-

ers of macaroni, seasoned meat, cheese and béchamel sauce), loukaniko (sausage) and gyros will be available.

Vegetarian options in-

clude tiropitas (cheese triangles in filo), spanakopita (spinach pie), dolmathes (stuffed grape leaves), feta fries and Greek salad.

A tale of two clients

It was the best of times, it was the worst of times. It was a lesson on being a better client.

Compare two sixmonth-old clients of mine, both service companies under $10 million needing branding help.

Client A has three partners, all open to coaching. They understand their longterm objectives, listen to professional advice, participate in weekly strategy sessions and are united in driving toward their success.

Client B has three partners, two open to coaching. They can’t agree on longterm objectives, barely listen to professional advice, must be dragged to infrequent strategy sessions and are anything but united.

As a marketing professional, I guide organizations to better communications results. I help owners crystallize goals and visions, determine resources and tactics, analyze results and adjust strategies as markets and objectives shift.

But the owner(s) must set the tone for corporate objectives. As I’m not privy

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to every detail and prefer avoiding internal politics, I request ongoing guidance.

Client A’s participation at weekly meetings inspires unending dialogue, sparks voluminous creative ideas and encourages unique solutions and profitable results.

Client B throws their marketing over the fence, hoping things will work out. Efforts at communicating and strategizing deliver universal frustration, internal bickering and few accomplishments.

Both clients pay their bills promptly, but Client A gets way more than their money’s worth. We’re jointly building a business I look forward to being associated with for years to come.

Client B refuses to take advantage of resources offered and discourages cre-

JOIN THE NORTH COASTAL SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT SENIOR VOLUNTEER PATROL

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

Greek pastries, baklava sundaes and specialty coffee will be available as well. Michael Pavlidis with Boukali Wines will offer classes

and tastings of Greek imported wines.

Father Michael Sitaras will host tours of the church.

“What many visitors don’t realize is that our gold dome, which reflects an iconic shining cross on the outside, is just as magnificent on the inside,” Sitaras said. “I cherish the moment when guests first experience the intricacy of the Byzantine mosaics, iconography and architecture.”

The Agora will typify a traditional marketplace featuring Greek imports, fine jewelry, artwork, Greek deli and more. The Kids Fun Zone will ensure children enjoy their time as much as the adults.

The church is at 3459 Manchester Ave. Free parking is available at the adjacent Mira Costa College.

Tickets can be purchased at the festival and at cardiffgreekfestival@ gmail.com. Admission is $3 for adults and free for children under 12, active military, police and firefighters with ID.

Pets of the Week

ative thinking.

I fired Client B from my roster yesterday. While we’ll stay in touch, I can’t help someone unwilling to recognize the value of good marketing.

Every consulting professional encounters similar clients. Those like Client A encourage good results and loyalty. Those like Client B see service providers as vendors, rather than partners, and bounce from one firm to another.

Whenever you’re hiring any type of consultant, do everyone a favor by understanding your goals and being an active participant. This is, after all, your business they’re trying to help.

Failing to keep your eye on the same ball virtually guarantees wasting resources and dooming the relationship to failure.

Oh, and my agency’s roster now has a rare opening. If you know your communications/branding objectives and are serious about growing your business, let’s talk.

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

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Meet Adda, a 5-month-old labrador-shepherd blend who is 34 pounds of high-octane energy. She’s pet of the week at Helen Woodward Animal Center.

This fun pup loves nothing more than zooming down the lawn chasing her favorite ball so she can return it to her humans. Adda is also a great companion for runs, hikes and even bike rides.

Once she’s tuckered out from a day of play, she loves nothing more than to be snuggled by her family. Adda would do best with an experienced dog- owning family and would prefer to be the only dog in the house.

Adda’s adoption fee is $459.

All pets adopted from Helen Woodward Animal Center are altered and upto-date on vaccinations and micro-chipped for identification.

Helen Woodward Animal Center is at 6523 Helen Woodward Way in Rancho Santa Fe. Kennels are open Wednesday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. (By appointment only). For more information, call (858) 756-4117,

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

DEAN’S LIST

Sophia Rotchford of Encinitas made the spring dean’s list at Seton Hall University.

NEW STUDENT

Van Coughlin of Solana Beach has enrolled as a Class of 2027 student at the College of the Holy Cross in Massachusetts.

ART DIRECTOR

Melissa Fernandes starts next season as the new artistic director for Carlsbad Playreaders.

SURF MUSEUM USA

Today’s 10 Best Readers’ Choice Awards named the California Surf Museum in Oceanside as the nation’s second-best attraction for sports fans.

CREDIT UNION California Coast Credit Union has named Kellen Gill as its chief audit and risk officer and Robert Whitton as vice president of the branch network.

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Alex is pet of the week at Rancho Coastal Humane Society. He’s a 1-year, 4-month-old, 79-pound, male, golden retriever mix.

When Alex was a puppy, he stayed indoors. As he grew, his family left him outdoors. He was surrendered to Rancho Coastal Humane Society where he was adopted right away, but then he was returned because he was too energetic for his older family.

He would love an active family who will give the time and attention that a young dog like him needs.

Alex likes hikes, water and playing fetch.

The $145 adoption fee includes a medical exam, neuter, up-to-date vaccinations, registered microchip and a one-year license if the new home is in the jurisdiction of San Diego Humane Society’s Department of Animal Services.

For information about adoption or to become a virtual foster, stop by Rancho Coastal Humane Society at 389 Requeza St., Encinitas, call (760) 7536413, or visit SDpets.org.

Cal Hospital Compare, a nonprofit organization that rates California’s top performing hospitals, named Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas to its opioid care and maternity care honor rolls.

SOROPTIMIST CONVENTION

Members of Soroptimist International of Vista and North County Inland attended the Soroptimist International quadrennial International Convention in Dublin, Ireland during the last week in July. Those who attended include Jennifer Luz-Olson, Thoralinda Soyland, Karen Thompson, Runa Gunnars, Elizabeth Freed, Sherry Luz and Pat Origlieri.

WELDING VETS

Eight veterans from throughout the nation completed six weeks of training and certification through the Veterans Welding Training Program, supported by the Wounded Warriors Family Support and the United Automobile Workers-Ford. Christopher Laliberte, a Marine veteran from Oceanside, completed the program.

THIS WEEK, Adda, left, and Alex, are the featured Pets of the Week from Helen Woodward Animal Center and Rancho Coastal Humane Society. Courtesy photos

THE CARDIFF Greek Festival returns this weekend, Sept. 9 and 10, at Saints Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church on Manchester Avenue in Encinitas. Ella Orphanos-Slater, 3, takes a break from dancing and eating at last year’s event. File photo/The Coast News

Human trafficking gets more school awareness

By City News Service

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The county Board of Supervisors approved a policy on Aug. 29 to increase of human trafficking awareness education in public schools.

As proposed by Supervisors Jim Desmond and Nora Vargas, and District Attorney Summer Stephan, the policy will apply to grades kindergarten through 12. As of now, only seventh- and eighth-grade students receive anti-trafficking training.

According to Desmond’s office, the policy will involve using more educational materials across for students, parents/guardians, school staff and teachers; support working with educational institutions, officials and the state Legislature to require enhanced human trafficking awareness education in the classroom for teachers and students; and find more funding to support on-campus human trafficking prevention programs.

According to information on the county agenda, supervisors also directed the chief administrative officer to work on a public awareness campaign that would include billboards, posters, radio, social media and outreach events. The CAO will report back to the board in 120 days with a plan and funding options.

Before the vote, Desmond said that San Diego is one of the nation’s 13 hot spots for human trafficking, and “we do not want to be in the top 13 or any of the top 100.”

Desmond said that sex trafficking generates $800 million a year to San Diego’s underground economy and there are 8,000 victims per year in the county, with average age being 16.

Desmond said that knowledge is power, and the new policy has the potential to prevent children from becoming victims.

“Our goal is to expand the work that our county education team is doing and support their efforts,” he said, thanking Vargas, Stephan and Paul Gothold, county school superintendent, for partnering with him.

“Human trafficking doesn’t care about your income level or status or where you live,” Desmond said, adding that children are vulnerable due to their social media habits.

Speaking to the board, Stephan said that the policy timing “is absolutely appropriate,” as both the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children and a local task force “have seen a trend in the wrong direction, and that trend is for more young people being trapped in human trafficking.”

Stephan said a recent study showed that 90% of San Diego high schools have documented cases of human trafficking.

Stephan added there is strong local enforcement, including Operation Better Pathways that resulted in the arrest of 48 traffickers and criminal buyers. That operation also rescued eight children and eight adults, including a 15-year-old girl “dropped off at 2 a.m. to be sold like a slice of pizza, time after time,” Stephan said.

She added that a suspect used social media to lure the female victim with promises of fame. After six months of grooming by the suspect, the girl was enslaved and abused before being reunited with her family in Arizona, Stephan said.

Stephan said that while education efforts have reached 56,000 in schools, there are 500,000 students in the county.

Vargas thanked Stephan for her efforts, adding that it’s important for young people and parents to have the tools they need to avoid danger. “This really, truly is a partnership,” said Vargas, board chairwoman.

According to a KPBS report, Desmond introduced the proposal during a Friday press conference and was accompanied by Vargas, Stephan, Gothold and Kileen Washington, a native San Diegan who shared her own trafficking ordeal that started when she was just 14.

“I was stripped from my family,” Washington said. “Sold across the country — over a dozen states in total – for over three-and a-half years.”

Olivenhain man, 90, jailed; accused of stabbing wife, 82

By City News Service

ENCINITAS — A 90-year-old man was jailed on Aug. 24 for allegedly stabbing his wife at their northern San Diego County home.

The non-fatal domestic assault in the 1000 block of West C Street in the Olivenhain neighborhood of Encinitas was reported shortly after 7 p.m. Thursday, according to the San Diego County Sheriff's Department.

Deputies responded after a neighbor called 911 about a woman who came to the door with visible injuries asking for help.

Paramedics took the

ENVISIONING EQUITY VILLAGE

Oceanside tackles lack of affordable housing

By Samantha Nelson OCEANSIDE

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ter hearing testimony from dozens of residents frustrated about the city’s lack of affordable housing, the City Council is moving forward with raising affordable housing inclusionary requirements for developers from 10% across the board to 10% for single-family housing and 15% for all other types of housing, including multifamily and mixed use.

The decision to raise the inclusionary housing requirement followed discussion at a citywide housing workshop on Aug. 30.

Residents packed City Hall and voiced their concerns about rising costs and lack of housing.

The city’s current vacancy rate is only 1%. According to Housing and Neighborhood Services Director Leilani Hines, a 3% vacancy rate is considered healthy.

Hines noted that the city is in the midst of a “landlord’s market” with higher housing costs.

Many community members are unable to afford increasing rents, which are jumping as high as an additional $1,000 per month for some residents,

In loving memory of William (Billy) Andrew Hodge II

Jun. 29, 1950 - Aug. 9, 2023

2023 in Cardiff-By-TheSea, CA.

Billy was a graduate of the 1968 class of San Dieguito High School. He was an avid surfer & guitar player, and he always had a great sense of humor that could bring a smile to any face.

He is preceded in death by his parents Bill & Dottie, sisters Geri & Debbie, brother Ronnie, and puppy dog Harley Hodge.

according to Mayor Esther Sanchez.

“We need to partner with affordable housing developers and stop the loss of affordable housing, or what we call workforce housing,” Sanchez said.

Raising the limits

Staff made several recommendations that the City Council acted on during the housing workshop, including raising the inclusionary housing set-aside requirement from 10% to 15%. As part of this move, staff also recommended beginning an economic study to examine the feasibility of raising the

current three-unit threshold for the inclusionary housing requirement to 10 units for developers instead.

Staff did not suggest bifurcating the requirements — the decision on 10% for single housing and 15% for other housing formed through council discussion.

Councilmember Eric Joyce originally proposed to raise the inclusionary housing requirement to 15% across the board but was met with hesitation from other councilmembers, including Deputy Mayor Ryan Keim, who felt that 15%

82-year-old-woman to a hospital for treatment of stab wounds that were not believed to be life-threatening, Lt. Matthew Carpenter said.

Deputies arrested her husband, Clark Sandknop, who turned 90 on Aug. 22, on suspicion of attempted murder and elder abuse. He was also treated for minor injuries at a hospital.

Sandknop was booked into county jail in Vista, where he was being held without bail pending arraignment.

The Coast News contributed to this report.

William (Billy) Andrew Hodge II, 73. Born on June 29, 1950 in Muskogee, OK, and passed away on August 9,

Janet Balderstone, 95 Oceanside

August 30, 2023

Steven Allen Welnick, 74 Carlsbad

August 23, 2023

He is survived by Daughters Nicole (and family) & Rachael (and mother Paige), brother Robert, and countless friends by whom he will be remembered fondly and very missed.

Etta Lee Botos, 89 San Marcos

August 12, 2023

Alta Arlene Vanderlinden, 85 San Marcos

August 21, 2023

Rates

A rendering of MiraCosta College’s “Equity Village” project, a new communications hub building and cohesive space for MiraCosta College’s Social Justice and Equity Centers in Oceanside. The new facility will include classroom, office, study and student group collaboration spaces. Design work is underway on the project, and construction could begin next year. Courtesy photo

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LEGALS CITY OF CARLSBAD NOTICE FOR PUBLIC REVIEW AND SOLICITATION OF COMMENTS

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the City of Carlsbad is accepting public comments on the draft FY 2022-2023 Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER) prior to the submission to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The CAPER summarizes the expenditure of funds and accomplishments for activities funded under the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program during the FY 2022-23 program year (July 1, 2022 – June 30, 2023).

The CDBG program is funded by HUD and is intended to nance projects/services that provide direct bene t to lower income residents. Resident participation is critical to the success of the Carlsbad CDBG program. Therefore, the city invites all community members to consider the needs of lower income people within Carlsbad and to provide comments on the draft CAPER.

The draft CAPER is available for public comment and review during a 15-day period, from Sept. 11, 2023 – Sept. 25, 2023. The purpose of the review period is to provide the public an opportunity to comment on the expenditures of CDBG funds for HUD-eligible activities. The draft CAPER can be found on the City’s website at www.carlsbadca.gov/city-hall/ grants-assistance/cdbg or at the Housing & Homeless Services Department at 1200 Carlsbad Village Drive, Carlsbad, CA 92008. Written comments can be addressed to: Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report, Attn: Nicole Piano-Jones, Senior Program Manager, Housing & Homeless Services Department, 1200 Carlsbad Village Drive, Carlsbad, CA 92008.

For questions or more information, please contact Nicole Piano-Jones at nicole.pianojones@carlsbadca.gov or at (442) 339-2191.

PUBLISH DATE: Sept. 8, 2023

CITY OF CARLSBAD

Dish Wireless proposes to collocate wireless communications antennas at a centerline height of 26.5 feet on a 30-foot building rooftop at the approx. vicinity of 5335 Paseo Del Norte, Carlsbad, San Diego County, CA 92008. Public comments regarding potential e ects from this site on historic properties may be submitted within 30 days from the date of this publication to: Trileaf Corp, Hannah Hainline, h.hainline@ trileaf.com, 66 S. Logan St, Denver, CO 80209, 360-8524681. 09/08/2023 CN 27984

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF KATHLEEN ANNE

PATTISON aka KATHLEEN

A. PATTISON

Case# 37-2023-00033309PR-PW-CTL

To all heirs, bene ciaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of Kathleen Anne Pattison, aka Kathleen

A. Pattison

A Petition for Probate has been led by William A. Hat eld, in the Superior Court of California, County of San Diego.

The Petition for Probate requests that William A. Hat eld 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 26, 2023;

Time: 10:30 AM; in Dept.: 504, Remote Hearing. Court address: 1100 Union St., San Diego CA 92101, Central Courthouse. Court appearances may be made either in person or virtually, unless otherwise ordered by the Court. Virtual appearances must be made using the department’s Microsoft Teams (“MS Teams”) video link; or by calling the department’s MS Teams conference phone number and using the assigned conference ID number. The MS Teams video conference links and phone numbers can be found at www.sdcourt.ca.gov/

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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.

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If you are a creditor or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must le your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of rst issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as de ned in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may a ect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. You may examine the le kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may le with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the ling of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.

Attorney for Petitioner: Paul V. L. Campo 316 S. Melrose Dr., Ste 106 Vista CA 92081-6668

Telephone: 760.639.1680

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC LIEN SALE

In accordance with the provisions of the California Self-Storage Facility Act, Section 21700, et seq. of the Business and Professions Code of the State of California the under-signed will be sold at public auction conducted on STORAGETREASURES.

COM on September 12th, 2023, ending at 3pm. The personal property including but not limited to: Personal and household items stored at 2405 Cougar Drive Carlsbad, CA 92010, County of San Diego, by the following persons:

Size Name

5x5 Stewart, Alec

10x7.5 Calvo, Christina

10x7.5 Steiner, Cassandra

10x7.5 Walker, Leesa

10x7.5 Sta ord, Ashley

10x10 Telemaque, Guyola

10x15 Hameed, Nero

10x15 Hicks, Chuck Property is sold “AS IS BASIS.”

There is a refundable $100 cleaning deposit on all units. Sale is subject to cancellation.

09/01, 09/08/2023 CN 27965

Notice of Self Storage Sale

Please take notice Prime

Storage - Vista located at 2430 S Santa Fe Ave Vista CA 92084 intends to hold an auction to sell the goods stored by the following tenants at the storage facility. The sale will occur as an online auction via www. storagetreasures.com on 9/21/2023 at 12:00PM. Unless stated otherwise the description of the contents are household goods and furnishings. Phillip Coker; Anastasia Salerno; Alejandro Vera; Jorge Rios Corrina L Guill; Tyson Cano (2 units); Daniel Ugalde; Gregorio Ramirez; Moises Oseguera; Daniel Garcia; Michelle Salazar; Bernard Rockwood; Uzias Vasquez; Robert M Doherty; Michelle Cornejo. All property is being stored at the above selfstorage facility. This sale may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Certain terms and conditions apply. See manager for details.

09/01, 09/08/2023 CN 27957

Notice of Self Storage Sale

Please take notice Prime Storage - San Marcos N Paci c St. located at 185 N Paci c St San Marcos CA 92069 intends to hold an auction to sell the goods stored by the following tenants at the storage facility. The sale will occur as an online auction via www.storagetreasures.com on 9/21/2023 at 12:00PM. Unless stated otherwise the description of the contents are household goods and furnishings. Agnes Reyes; Maria T Shriver; Kelly L Vertreees; Andrew Miles Rodriguez; Joseph Linton/Nice Work Fitness; Ana E Navarro; Julie Dehaan; Robert Valenti (2 units); Jorge Lopez; Eric Hille; Mark R Mahar. All property is being stored at the above selfstorage facility. This sale may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Certain terms and conditions apply. See manager for details.

09/01, 09/08/2023 CN 27956

Notice of Self Storage Sale

Please take notice Prime Storage - San Diego Paci c Hwy located at 4800 Paci c Hwy San Diego CA 92110 intends to hold an auction to sell the goods stored by the following tenants at the storage facility. The sale will occur as an online auction via www.storagetreasures.com on 9/21/2023 at 12:00PM. Unless stated otherwise the description of the contents are household goods and furnishings. Andrew Gomez; Autumn Brown; Ben Seybold; Carrie R Trujillo; Christopher C Gulyas; Curtis Jones; Eliecer Lopez Ortega; Erica Ray; Ethan Coplien; Grent A Golden; Harold M Dillon; Jade Johnson; James Michael Semonick; Je J Freiheit Sikking; Jennifer Kang; Jonathan Foster; Joseph A Swartz; Julian Vincent; Justin Holder; Kaelan Franklin; Kenneth Apple; Laura E Copeland; Lisandra Sousa; Mark Edward Miller Jr; Michael Lonsdale; Michele Loo; Mike Noller; Misty D Atwell; O’Linda Sabella; Patricia Kelleher; Patricia Press; Paula Dugas; Sharon R. Clarion; Steven D Tener; Theodore Russell Diven; Tiana Regeczi; Vicky Greene; Walter A Sawyer; William J Stewart. All property is being stored at the above self-storage facility. This sale may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Certain terms and conditions apply. See manager for details.

09/01, 09/08/2023 CN 27955

Notice of Self Storage Sale

Please take notice Prime Storage - San Diego Mission Bay Dr located at 4595 Mission Bay Dr San Diego CA 92109 intends to hold an auction to sell the goods stored by the following tenants at the storage facility. The sale will occur as an online auction via www.storagetreasures.com on 9/21/2023 at 12:00PM. Unless stated otherwise the description of the contents are household

goods and furnishings. Lonzo Liggons; Raymond Kennedy Jr; Julian Spaan; Ann Maliszewski; Francisco Campos; Robert M Gore; Alexander D Vitug; Christina White; Bolton Gerre; Vincent Lew; Miran Jawdat; Robert Michael Tarango; Diego Montes Aruaz; Matthew Paul Janquitto; Gerald Purma; Marc Chambers; Kathryn L Grimes; Ray O Agishi; Sandra J Orchid; David Paczona; Kelly L Byers (3 units); Hunter Taylor; Jesse Hoover; Daniel Goodwin; Lee Martin; Michael Perry Loud; Sean Lloyd Stone; Monica Y Rodriguez; Ruth Palazzo; Robert Files. All property is being stored at the above selfstorage facility. This sale may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Certain terms and conditions apply. See manager for details.

09/01, 09/08/2023 CN 27954

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF FRANCESCA A. SMITH

Case# 37-2023-00033322PR-LA-CTL

To all heirs, bene ciaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of Francesca A. Smith

A Petition for Probate has been led by Gregory A. Clavier, in the Superior Court of California, County of San Diego. The Petition for Probate requests that Gregory A. Clavier 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: October 25, 2023;

Time: 1:30 PM; in Dept.: 502, Remote Hearing. Court address: 1100 Union St., San Diego CA 92101, Central Courthouse. Court appearances may be made either in person or virtually, unless otherwise ordered by the Court. Virtual appearances must be made using the department’s Microsoft Teams (“MS Teams”) video link; or by calling the department’s MS Teams conference phone number and using the assigned conference ID number. The MS Teams video conference links and phone numbers can be found at www.sdcourt.ca.gov/ ProbateHearings

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

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

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

Attorney for Petitioner: Paul V. L. Campo 316 S. Melrose Dr., Ste 106 Vista CA 92081-6668

Telephone: 760.639.1680

08/25, 09/01, 09/08/2023 CN 27947

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSECHANGE OF NAME

CASE# 37-202300034023-CU-PT-NC

TO ALL INTERESTED

PERSONS:

Petitioner(s): Rene Gallardo Melendez led a petition with this court for a decree

changing name as follows: a.

Present name: Rene Gallardo

Melendez change to proposed name: Gary Gallardo 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 October 06, 2023 at 8:30 a.m., in Dept. 25 of the Superior Court of California, 325 S Melrose Dr., Vista CA 92081, North County Division.

(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 ABOVE DATE; ATTACHMENT TO ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME (JC FORM #NC-120) NO HEARING WILL OCCUR ON THE DATE SPECIFIED IN THE ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE.

The court will review the documents 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: 08/10/2023

Brad A. Weinreb Judge of the Superior Court. 08/25, 09/01, 09/08, 09/15/2023 CN 27945

AMENDED NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF STEPHEN C. LEUTHOLD Case # 7-2023-00024161PR-PW-CTL

To all heirs, bene ciaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of Stephen C. Leuthold

A Petition for Probate has been led by Michael S. Leuthold and Kurt A. Leuthold in the Superior Court of California, County of San Diego.

The Petition for Probate requests that Michael S. Leuthold and Kurt A. Leuthold 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 07, 2023; Time: 10:30 AM; in Dept.: 504. Court address: 1100 Union St., San Diego CA 92101, Central Courthouse. Appearances may be made in person in the department; or by using the department’s Microsoft Teams (“MSTeams”) video link; or by calling the department’s MSTeams conference phone number and using the assigned conference ID number. The department’s in person instructions, MSTeams video conference link, MS Teams conference phone number, and assigned conference ID number can be found at www.sdcourt. ca.gov/ProbateHearings. Plan to check 15 minutes prior to the scheduled hearing time.

If you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or le written objections with the court before

the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.

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

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

Attorney for Petitioner:

Justin Paik, Esq.

501 W. Broadway, Ste 1450 San Diego CA 92101

Telephone: 619.233.3131

08/25, 09/01, 09/08/2023

CN 27941

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSECHANGE OF NAME

CASE# 37-202300035778-CU-PT-NC

TO ALL INTERESTED

PERSONS: Petitioner(s): Janine Marie

Korovesis led a petition with this court for a decree changing name as follows: a.

Present name: Janine Marie

Korovesis change to proposed name: Janine Marie-Korovesis

Dokhanchy

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 October 20, 2023 at 8:30 a.m., in Dept. 25 of the Superior Court of California, 325 S Melrose Dr., Vista CA 92081, North County Division. (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 ABOVE DATE; ATTACHMENT TO ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME (JC FORM #NC-120)

NO HEARING WILL OCCUR ON THE DATE SPECIFIED IN THE ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE. The court will review the documents 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: 08/21/2023

Brad A. Weinreb Judge of the Superior Court. 08/25, 09/01, 09/08, 09/15/2023 CN 27937

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSECHANGE OF NAME CASE# 37-202300034398-CU-PT-NC

TO ALL INTERESTED

PERSONS:

Petitioner(s): Kathleen Vera Cook led a petition with this court for a decree changing name as follows: a. Present name: Kathleen Vera Cook change to proposed name: Kathy Cook 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 October 13, 2023 at 8:30 a.m., in Dept. 25 of the Superior Court of California, 325 S Melrose Dr., Vista CA 92081, North County Division.

NO HEARING WILL OCCUR ON THE ABOVE DATE; ATTACHMENT TO ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME (JC FORM #NC-120) NO HEARING WILL OCCUR ON THE DATE SPECIFIED IN THE ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE.

The court will review the documents 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

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: 08/14/2023

Brad A. Weinreb Judge of the Superior Court. 08/18, 08/25, 09/01, 09/08/2023 CN 27923

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSECHANGE OF NAME

CASE# 37-202300032395-CU-PT-NC

TO ALL INTERESTED

PERSONS:

Petitioner(s): William Scott Ritsema led a petition with this court for a decree changing name as follows: a. Present name: William Scott Ritsema change to proposed name: River Scott Ritsema 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 September 29, 2023 at 8:30 a.m., in Dept. 25 of the Superior Court of California, 325 S Melrose Dr., Vista CA 92081, North County Division. NO HEARING WILL OCCUR ON THE ABOVE DATE; ATTACHMENT TO ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME (JC FORM #NC-120)

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

The court will review the documents 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

NOTICE INVITING BIDS

CITY OF ENCINITAS

CD05E EOLUS AVENUE AND LOCH LOMOND DRIVE STORM DRAIN REPAIRS

Notice is hereby given that the City of Encinitas will receive ELECTRONIC BIDS ONLY, via the on-line bidding service PlanetBids, up to 2:00 PM, on September 13, 2023. At which time said ELECTRONIC BIDS will be publicly opened and read. The results will be posted on PlanetBids immediately upon bid opening. Bidders need not be present at bid opening.

WORK TO BE DONE: The Work to be done consists of storm drain repairs to existing city drainage infrastructure in the vicinity of 1711 Eolus Avenue and Loch Lomond Drive; and other related work as required by the various details and speci cations.

Base Bid: The Base includes clearing & grubbing, tra c control, pipeline cleaning, CIPP lining and pipeline point repair:

Engineer’s Estimate – $186,000 (Base Bid only)

Additive Alternate 1: Engineer’s Estimate – $83,000 (Add Alt 1 only)

Engineer’s Estimate with all Additive Alternates – $269,000 (Base Bid + Add Alts)

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

COMPLETION OF WORK: If only the base bid is awarded, the Contractor shall nish all improvements complete and in place within thirty (30) working days of the Commencement Date in the Notice to Proceed.

If the base bid and all additive alternates are awarded, the Contractor shall nish all improvements complete and in place within forty (40) working days of the Commencement Date in the Notice to Proceed.

The additional working days allotted for the additive alternates are as follows:

• Additive Alternate 1: 10 working days

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

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

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

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

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

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

City of Encinitas

BY: Jill T. Bankston, P.E. DATE: August 24, 2023 Director of Engineering/City Engineer

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.

Encinitas wrestles with illegal short-term rentals

By Jordan P. Ingram ENCINITAS

— For years, illegal short-term rentals in Encinitas have created headaches for neighboring homeowners and law-abiding rental hosts while leaving thousands, if not millions, of dollars on the table in unpaid tax revenue.

Each short-term rental operating in Encinitas, owner-occupied and non-hosted, short- and long-term, is required to obtain a city-issued permit. Once licensed, homeowners must pay annual fees and a transient occupancy tax of 10% of their earnings every quarter.

Some residents who have attempted to report illegal short-term rentals popping up in their neighborhoods feel the city is not effectively enforcing the laws on its books.

Teyo Branwell, 47, has been a homeowner in New Encinitas for more than a decade. In recent years, Branwell said his neighborhood has experienced countless instances of noisy gatherings, late-night disturbances, parking violations, speeding vehicles, and garbage left in the street by out-of-town guests staying in illegal vacation rentals.

Despite reporting these issues to the city’s Code Enforcement, Branwell said some of the hosts continued to illegally rent to guests for months. Some were even later approved for a permit after the city was notified of their unlicensed operations.

“The whole thing is crazy,” Branwell told The Coast News. “I’ve sent countless emails. I know I’m not the only one that’s frustrated by this whole process.”

Branwell has reported his family being awakened at 5 a.m. to find the guest of an unregistered rental home passed out in a running vehicle blocking his driveway.

On another occasion,

visitors at the same unit didn’t use the trash receptacles and instead threw their garbage bags in the street for a week, attracting birds that ripped them open and spread trash across the neighborhood.

Branwell said neighboring property owners called the sheriff multiple times before the home was eventually removed from online listings.

In June, Branwell notified the city about another nearby home operating with an expired permit. The property had also received complaints about offsite parking, excessive noise and a failure to display their permit on the exterior of the home in accordance with city requirements.

According to public records provided to The Coast News, when the city warned the rental host to stop all short-term rent-

al activity until the permit was renewed and active, the homeowner said they felt obligated to honor their guests' previous bookings.

“Yes, I’m still operating because I simply can’t afford not to! And the thought

ily at my property. Who am I to deny them that? ...I feel like I have been prosecuted for doing nothing wrong all because of a nasty neighbor.”

Over two months, the city had numerous phone

time the owner continued renting unabated.

The city eventually closed the case after approving their renewal application in August.

In total, Branwell has documented and reported over a dozen unregistered short-term rentals in the neighborhoods of New Encinitas.

“At the end of the day, I’m all for somebody doing a side hustle,” Branwell said. “But I didn’t buy my slice of paradise to be next to a Motel 6. The permit is intended to safeguard against parking, noise and trash. So, when they don’t have a permit, they just run wild.”

“The city has received several citizen complaints from Mr. Branwell. All have been addressed with the utmost urgency,” Jemison wrote in an email to The Coast News.

According to Jemison, the complaint process begins once a resident submits a valid Citizen Complaint. Within three days of receiving a complaint, a code enforcement officer generates a code case, although the timeline can vary depending on the department’s caseload, Jemison said.

The assigned code officer will then investigate to confirm the violation. If verified, the city will issue a notice of violation or warning, directing the individual to take corrective action. Failure to comply may result in fines ranging from $1,500 to $5,000 per infraction for repeat offenders.

But Branwell and other neighbors question why the city continues to renew permits for repeat offenders who don’t play by the rules, expending incredible amounts of manpower and city resources simply to obtain compliance.

Among registered hosts of owner-occupied, single-room rental units who pay their taxes and jump through all the bureaucratic hoops, some feel the city’s one-size-fits-all system doesn’t work.

of disappointing so many guests would be a tragedy,” the rental host wrote in an Aug. 10 email. “The world is upside down right now, so everyone deserves a break and to enjoy time with fam-

and email correspondences with the rental host, conducted six home inspections, issued multiple written warnings, and served two administrative citations totaling $4,500, during which

Bryant Jemison, the city’s code enforcement supervisor, said the city takes Branwell’s complaints seriously and has diligently worked to address the issues brought to the department’s attention.

Kim, who asked not to publish her last name out of fear of reprisal due to her pending short-term rental permit application, has operated a rental space since 2017, when a car accident left her disabled.

The supplemental income provided a much-need-

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Selling a home as-is: Pros, cons and how to get a fair price

Sometimes, and for a variety of reasons, it is just not expedient to pour energy, time, and money into a home, in order to put it on the market. This can be especially true for longtime homeowners faced with potential repairs and updates. There is an attraction to the idea of selling “as-is” and simply walking away, avoiding the expense and frustration of the make-ready process.

So, the question is, can a home be sold in “as-is” condition? The simple answer is yes, it absolutely can. However, an important follow-up question is, does it make sense to do it?

Everyone has heard the adage, “let the buyer beware.” But, when it comes to as-is real estate transactions, experts also add the caution “let the seller beware.” This is a crucial point to remember if the purchase offer comes

from an investor. Homeowners should be wary of investor buyers who make a deal sound too good to be true.

There are so many myths out there about what it takes to sell a home, many of them perpetuated by actors with gleaming smiles, making the whole process sound easy as anything.

Reality TV shows would have you believe a home can be bought as-is and “flipped” in a week, with everyone walking away happy.

Let’s sort through the misinformation vs the reality of selling a house “as is” in California/San Diego. On Tuesday, September 12, our ongoing Senior Education Series will address what “selling as-is” really means, the secret behind the “We Buy Houses!” business model, and the various “iBuyer” programs that can seem so tempting.

We’ll sift through these myths and rumors and discuss facts and realities. We’ll also talk about your options for getting an offer, what to expect from the process, mistakes to avoid when updating or selling a home, and ways in which it is possible to save money and benefit financially. Don’t spend a penny until you’ve heard what our panel has to share about where your money is best spent, where it shouldn’t be spent, and how much is too much.

This program is for educational and informational purposes only (no sales) and is designed to help seniors make educated, informed decisions during times of transition. Seminars are free of charge, and anyone interested is welcome to attend. Registration is required. Register at:

‘They don’t make it easy’

ENCINITAS HAS long wrestled with illegal short-term rentals. But enforcing the city’s rules has proved time-consuming, allowing unregistered units to continue operating without paying quarterly taxes to the city. The Coast News graphic

At the end of the day, I’m all for somebody doing a side hustle. But I didn’t buy my slice of paradise to be next to a Motel 6.”

Teyo Branwell Encinitas homeowner

Encinitas teen takes sustainable food push to D.C.

By Abigail Sourwine ENCINITAS —

Michael Christensen is entering his senior year at La Costa Canyon High School, which, for him, marks 12 years of underwhelming public school lunches.

He’s grown accustomed to pepperoni pizza with small amounts of meat and cheese that is sometimes burnt. For plant-based options, his school offers a bun that he can only describe as a hard square of compressed wheat.

“It’s not great quality food,” the Encinitas resident said. “Not in terms of nutrition or in terms of even taste.”

Having experienced food insecurity when he was younger, Michael wanted to see public access to food that is higher quality, more sustainable and more inclusive. Last year, he started talking with the school’s principal and nutritional programs about his concerns. As he got more into it, he found he wasn’t alone.

The Youth Steering Committee at the Healthy Future Students & Earth Coalition is a group of about a dozen young people across America working to advance their federal bill on plant-based school food, push for inclusion of plantbased food policies in feder-

al programs and shift U.S. Department of Agriculture guidelines to support plantbased food and plant-based milks, program coordinator Chelsea Velez said.

“You hear about how dairy and meat industry lobbyists are trying to change the laws to favor their industries, but you don't really realize the extent unless you look at the law systems in place and the policies in place,” Christensen said.

For example, USDA guidelines on school lunches do not limit red meat and processed meat despite studies showing heavy meat consumption can be unhealthy. The USDA also changed its standards in 2018 to allow schools to serve more sodium and flavored milk, reversing some of the changes from the Obama-era Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act.

The Healthy Future Students and Earth Pilot Program Act would establish a pilot grant program for school districts to provide plant-based food and milk options.

Rep. Nydia Velázquez (D-N.Y.) introduced the act in 2021, but it stalled. Velázquez and Rep. Jamaal Bowman (D-N.Y.) reintroduced the act in May.

Christensen and the

rest of the committee went to Washington, D.C., in July to advocate for the act and hold meetings with USDA officials, members of Congress and even the executive office of the president. They also met with Bowman to thank him for helping introduce the bill.

“They were very grate-

ful for our work, not only specifically for what we're trying to promote here, but

also for getting involved in government at a young age,” Christensen said.

He said it’s refreshing to be around the YSC because they all understand the importance of adding sustainable school food options. Some have been impacted by food insecurity, health issues and houselessness, Velez said. Working together, they’ve been able to see an impact.

Last year, the YSC held the first youth-focused, plant-based listening session with the USDA to advocate for opportunities for youth input at the USDA. This year, they continued that work and organized 39 youth-led legislative meetings, Velez said.

At the local level, progress can be difficult. Local schools and districts can have small budgets for food programs, and introducing new meals involves a lot of collaboration plus time to test them in small batches.

“I’m not unaware of or ignoring the limitations in terms of budget or supplies or anything like that of the

nutrition services,” Christensen said. “I know that they're working really hard, and I appreciate what they do. … My goal is just to keep working with them and keep improving the system, keep trying to implement healthier, sustainable and all around just better plantbased options in school menus.”

Christensen is workshopping plant-based meals with local chefs and coordinating with principals and kitchen staff. He says his work involves a lot of emails.

His dreams aren’t too lofty. He said he’d like to see something like bruschetta or some good soups at lunch because they’re healthy and cost-effective.

“Plant-based food is not just an environmental thing, it’s our right to have healthy, allergy alternative, religious, cultural and nutritional choices for every one of us,” Christensen said. “Food is important to everyone; it plays an important cultural role in society. By moving in this direction, we are including everyone.”

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Prost! Talking Encinitas Oktoberfest with Jake Nunes from Modern Times Beer

Jake Nunes has worked for some of the biggest and best breweries in San Diego in taproom leadership positions. He is now the current Vice President of the San Diego Brewers Guild and the new Director of Hospitality at Modern Times Beer + Coffee, where he oversees all the customer-facing operations of all 3 locations: Point Loma, North Park, and Encinitas.

CSUSM welcomes largest freshman class

By Laura

State San Marcos kicked off the start of the 2023-24 academic year with its largest first-year class ever.

There are a record 2,766 students in this year’s freshman class of Cougars, and total enrollment is over 16,000, marking a 3% increase since last fall, university spokesperson Brian Hiro said.

Just under 2,000 stu-

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responded to the scene, Tatyana was at the home and in possession of several firearms and as well as ammunition.

Tatyana was arrested for three firearms-related charges at that time, but was later released on bail.

The cause of the fire is still being investigated.

dents moved into student housing in mid-August, after the university received a record number of housing applications.

The university is planning for even more growth via a new student housing and dining complex, with construction set to kick off in early 2024 and be completed in 2026. The affordable housing complex will accommodate 600 additional residents.

Court documents from the past decade attest to an unstable and sometimes violent relationship between the Mark and Tatyana Remley, who have filed for divorce and reconciled multiple times since they married in 2011.

Prior to this, Tatyana said the pair enjoyed a lavish lifestyle where she would spend upwards of $50,000 per month.

CSUSM President Ellen Neufeldt told employees at this year’s convocation on Aug. 24 that student recruitment, retention and success is an important part of the university’s new strategic plan, the Power of CSUSM and the Power of Us.

“There are people populating committees across this campus, faculty and staff and students, to [make] that happen,” Neufeldt said.

In a July divorce petition, Tatyana said she has no income since separating from Mark and asked the court to order him to pay $15,000 in monthly spousal support and be granted exclusive use of the couple’s Del Mar home, two trucks, a horse trailer, an ATV and various pets, including parrots and goats.

Tatyana’s next hearing will take place on Oct. 16.

The company is an intrepid cadre of brewers, coffee roasters, culinary wizards, creative powerhouses and beer slingers that began as a 30bbl production brewery and tasting room in the Point Loma neighborhood in 2013. Known for its “rad beer” and for constantly pushing boundaries with its unique selection of mind-blowing IPAs and delicious barrel-aged brews, Modern Times was recently acquired by Maui Brewing Company* and became Craft ‘Ohana in October 2022.

In 2018 previous ownership opened The Far West Lounge, Modern Times Encinitas outpost, to increase brand awareness in the North County coastal region. It offers a full delectable vegan menu and over 30 taps of libation magic.

“I thought it was important to reach out to the Encinitas Chamber of Commerce to start a relationship to establish ourselves as a collaborative partner in the neighborhood,” said Jake. “That was one of the first things I did in my new role!”

Modern Times is the Family Tent beer sponsor at the Encinitas Chamber of Commerce’s Oktoberfest on September 24. “Having a location in Encinitas, it’s important to us to be involved in community events and spend quality time with our neighbors, especially when beer festivals are involved!”

“Being a German Beer

festival, we will bring our pilsener “M.T. Pils” to Oktoberfest. We also plan to bring a couple of fan favorites “Orderville” Hazy IPA and “Fruitlands” Gose with Passionfruit and Guava.”

“We’re always looking for non-profit organizations whose values align with ours to partner with. We love to host events to raise funds and awareness for animals, the environment, marginalized groups, and kids. If you are with a non-profit looking for an event venue, let us know!”

Jake’s perfect day in Encinitas?

“Starting the day with made-to-order donuts at Broad Street Dough Co., then hitting Moonlight Beach to soak up some sun. Afterwards, walk over to the Silver Lake Flea Market to dig through some crates of records, and then hop across the street for some Modern Times brewskis and lunch!” www.moderntimesbeer. com.

**Maui Brewing Company organized the Kokua Project which is one beer, brewed by many, to support those affected by the recent tragedy. For a complete list of partners and more details, follow the link here: http:// mauibrewingco.com/kokua/

MICHAEL CHRISTENSEN, a senior at La Costa Canyon High School, shown at the Hart Senate Office Building in Washington, D.C., in July. Courtesy photo

OVER 16,000 students arrived at Cal State San Marcos last month for the start of a new school year. Photo by Alicia Lores

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and he was hired as their first volunteer!

We became part of the great “Monarch Watch,” even back in 1960, and little did I know that decades later, I too would be assisting in the preservation of this amazing species.

When I was 12 years old, I spent a summer with my family at a small cottage on the shore of Lake Michigan, just an hour north of Milwaukee.

The location was private, and we were lucky to have the lake just 20 feet in front of our house and a small Audubon Preserve located on the dirt road behind the cottage.

While my dad and I were walking up the onemile road, we noticed activity outside the small building that we always thought was a deserted shed on the Audubon property.

My dad, in his usual neighborly manner, waved at the group and we introduced ourselves as one of the summer cottage families.

They explained that they were students at the University of Wisconsin Department of Horticulture and were staying at the camp (as they called it) to study the migration of the monarch butterfly.

Their summer job was to locate, record and tag the migrating butterflies. Nearly a teenager, I couldn’t imagine anything quite as boring as sleeping in a shed to study butterflies, but my dad thought the whole process was fascinating.

He watched with great interest as they showed him the small stickers to be placed on the butterflies’ wings and the record-keeping methods written about each butterfly.

The butterflies that we were seeing in Wisconsin had traveled from Canada headed to their destination in Mexico.

My dad was hooked, said he would love to help

HOW CAN WE HELP THE WESTERN MONARCH?

Each year monarchs congregate in colonies along the California coasts. Although not as well known as the colonies in Mexico, the overwintering grounds of the western monarch population are also critical for their survival and monitored each year by volunteers for the Xerces Society.

The Thanksgiving counts are performed each year in the fall after monarchs have returned from their breeding grounds.

Over 300 sites are regularly counted and over 100 volunteers participate each year. To volunteer and assist in the monitoring of the western monarch, visit www. westernmonarchcount.org.

MONARCH WATCH

There are many organizations, such as the Xerces Society, that make it their mission to save and preserve the existing monarch population.

“Given the great numbers of monarchs (up to 100 million) that gather to

migrate each fall, it is hard to imagine them facing any threat of extinction. In reality, however, monarchs and their amazing annual migration are seriously threatened by human activities, in both their summer and overwintering sites. Many of these threatening activities hinge on the destruction of good monarch habits,” according to the Xerces Society newsletter.

COLLECTING AND GROWING MONARCHS

If you and your family and friends wish to enlarge and preserve the population of western monarchs, you can help by gathering the larvae of the female butterfly that has been laying eggs for the past few weeks in North County.

We all see these lovely creatures darting through our butterfly gardens, and Monarch Watch at www.

monarchwatch.org has given us full-page instructions for the growth and preservation of these lovely creatures. Here is how to start.

MONARCH HABITAT

Find a clean, gallon glass container with a lid. Poke holes in the lid and fill the container with milkweed leaves. Gently place your green caterpillar in the jar on a branch.

Once these larvae emerge, they will need fresh milkweed leaves every day. Simply harvest fresh leaves from the branches of your garden plant each day.

You will be surprised at how much the little critters eat — and poop! So, the jar must be emptied each morning.

From then on, the budding scientists can watch

as the larvae eat their way through jars full of leaves each day. As the larvae become larger, they will need to be moved to larger glass containers.

THE FINAL PHASE

When larvae are ready to pupate, they crawl to the top of the cage and attach themselves with silken thread. They drop their larval skin and create the hard shell of a chrysalis.

Adults emerge in 10-14 days. This process is amazing to watch and usually happens in the morning. Allow the emerging butterfly to dry, and keep in the cage for 24 hours before releasing.

Please remember this is a small-scale home garden project and not meant for the sale or mass production of butterflies. Contact Mon-

arch Watch or call them for details and supplies at 785864-4441.

To take part in the Western Monarch Count in November, contact www. westernmonarchcount.org.

NEIGHBORHOOD

MONARCH LOVERS

Recently, I had the pleasure of exploring a butterfly garden at the Village Rock Shop at 2690 State Street in Carlsbad Village. There, owner Xenia Mateiu and her gardener, Chris Bany, have been planting butterfly plant material and creating a monarch butterfly project for over three years.

For a look at their butterfly project, visit the shop, open daily, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Carlsbad librarian Cathleen Baxter was also helpful in sharing her many years of experience with raising monarchs at her home in Carlsbad. Call the library at 442-339-2049 to find books about monarchs and talk to Cathleen in the Children’s Library.

SHARE YOUR STORIES

Have you and your family or garden friends taken part in the Monarch Watch or raising butterflies? Contact me at janosgarden@ gmail.com, and we will share your story.

Jano Nightingale is a Master Gardener and horticulturist and teaches vegetable gardening at the Carlsbad Senior Center. Contact her at janosgarden@gmail.com or call the Senior Center at 442339-2650 for future classes.

A MONARCH BUTTERFLY emerges from the hard shell of the chrysalis. Stock image

ed lift for her family when paying the bills. In 2021, the city changed its short-term rental requirements and nearly tripled the annual renewal fee from $150 to $425, regardless of the home’s size or number of rooms available to rent.

“We are paying the same amount as someone renting an entire house — $425 a year for a single room,” Kim said. “I’m okay with the rules. I believe people should have permits and be monitored to some degree. I would be upset if my neighbor had an Airbnb and parties were going on all the time. But there is a difference between renting out one room and staying on your property and renting out the entire house for $1,000 per night.”

After four years without any issues or complaints, Kim’s home underwent a city inspection. Subsequently, she was required to install a security system with alarms on her pool, hot tub, both exterior gates, and sliding glass doors — portions of the house that weren’t even accessible to the guests — at an additional cost of $600.

“They told us we had to shut down until everything was up to code,” Kim said. “I can’t shut down because I have people booked.”

All registered hosts are required to mail their applications, forms and TOT payments to the city. The city does allow TOT forms to be sent electronically via email, but the user must then make

a credit or debit card payment over the phone for a 3.59% fee.

“They don’t make it easy,” Kim said.

While navigating the red tape and taxes, Kim said she often wonders about the illegal rentals that aren’t paying their fair share, reaping the benefits of untaxed supplemental income in an unregulated dwelling.

“I can see them on Airbnb,” Kim said. “I’m competing with these people, but I’m paying taxes and annual fees while the city is sitting there allowing these units without permits. How is that fair to all of us who have been playing by the rules, paying the taxes and fees every year?”

Lost TOT

In 2018, the city hired San Francisco-based Host

Compliance to help identify and monitor short-term rental properties and activity in Encinitas. Based on its initial analysis, Host Compliance found 1,123 shortterm rental listings in the city advertised on more than 50 websites, 800 of which were unique rentals.

In April 2022, the city reported significantly fewer rentals overall — just 437 licensed rentals, 90 applications under review, and 94 without permits — although how and why the number of listings declined so drastically over a four-year period remains unclear.

Currently, there are 358 short-term rental permits, 67 applications under review, and between 150 and 200 vacation rentals operating without a valid permit, according to Jemison and

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AirDNA, a website analyzing short-term rental data worldwide on Airbnb and Vrbo, shows 596 active rentals in Encinitas as of July, 91% of which are entire home rentals.

According to Kristina Sprindyte, senior director of communications at AirDNA, the flexible nature of the short-term rental market — rentals go online and offline from month to month — makes it difficult to pinpoint an exact number at any given point in time.

What can be calculated is the city’s annual TOT revenue, which has increased nearly every year since 2009. Most recently, the city reported $2,470,852 in TOT revenue for the fiscal year 2022–23.

According to AirDNA,

the average non-hosted home rental in Encinitas earns $75,852 in annual taxable revenue, generating $7,585 in transient occupancy taxes.

If 200 homes are operating illegally in the city, the city is losing $1.5 million in potential tax revenue every year. And that’s just Airbnb and Vrbo.

What if, as Host Compliance previously reported, there are 1,000 vacation homes total in Encinitas across various platforms? Taking into account the 425 registered units currently identified by city staff, that’s nearly $3.9 million in unrealized tax revenue, 2% of which would be going to citywide beach sand replenishment and stabilization projects.

The question becomes, “How much money is the city willing to walk away from?”

“If the city were to enforce the code and get the illegally operating rentals into compliance, the revenue would be astronomical,” Branwell said. “Why don’t you enforce what you have right now?”

Branwell also questioned if the city recoups TOT for time a rental unit was operating with an expired permit.

According to Jemison, it’s standard procedure for the city to audit rental properties operating without a permit to determine retroactive hotel taxes.

However, it’s unclear how often these audits are done, and how long they take to complete and how much

the city has recouped from this process.

The solution to enforcement could be found in the city of Santa Monica, which has for decades banned all short-term rentals in the city. In 2015, the city adopted an ordinance easing the ban, allowing licensed hosts to rent a room within their home to visitors for no more than 31 days if the resident and guest were both present in the home.

The ordinance also penalized online platforms like Airbnb and Homeaway (Vrbo) for booking shortterm vacation rentals of unlicensed properties in Santa Monica, even slapping the company with fines for non-compliance. In 2017, the city took it another step further, amending the ordinance to prohibit these online rental sites from collecting payments from unlicensed hosts.

The city eventually signed an agreement with Airbnb requiring all its hosts to register with the city and obtain a license number and business permit. Customers would also be charged a 14% hotel tax and an additional $2 per night to help pay for affordable housing in Santa Monica.

“Say I’m busted for not having a permit, and the city shuts down my Airbnb and hits me with a fine,” Kim said. “What’s to stop me from getting on Airbnb and going ahead and renting the room anyway? The only thing that could stop me is if they required a permit to list on Airbnb.”

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ArtWalk Carlsbad returns

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— Art lovers will descend upon the city this weekend for the fourth annual ArtWalk Carlsbad.

The event, organized by ArtWalk San Diego, returns from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. on Sept. 9 and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on Sept. 10 on Armada Drive above the Flower Fields. Admission is free.

ArtWalk Carlsbadshowcases a variety of fine art, from paintings, sculptures, glasswork, jewelry, photography and much more, according to Sandi Cottrell, the event co-director.

This year will feature over 150 artists, a KidsWalk, a beer and wine garden, interactive booths, food trucks, music and more.

“It’s very, very well received and we’ve just been excited to continue and have it grow,” Cottrell said. “We have interactive art for families. They can take the artwork they created home. We also have a full lineup of music on both days.”

Cottrell said the nonprofit selected Armada Drive for its wide sidewalks and spacious area to host the art walk, offering views of the Flower Fields and Pa-

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Parking can be found along Fleet Street in the business parks, while Armada Drive is closed for the event.

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We’re deep into round two of our brewery patio competition. Things are about to get fast, furious and unrelated to an unnamed film about a lovable crime family.

This week, Helia Brewing — a first-round standout — takes on Viewpoint Brewing Company.

Breweries are scored on a 100-point scale with a max of 20 points per category.

Helia Brewing Co.

As a reminder, Helia’s patio has big energy vibes but in a chilled-out environment.

Multiple seating areas, a fire pit for warmth, and a music stage exist.

It’s an oasis in the business park but with an inconsistent food offering.

Accommodation: 16

Atmosphere: 18

Offerings: 13

Service: 18

Wildcard: 19

Total: 84

Viewpoint Brewing

We could have sat at a picnic table on our back or with a center fire pit for ambiance and warmth.

However, even on a cloudy September day, the humidity is holding in the heat, and we opt for a spot at the back rail, where we are situated on the walking path that leads to the Coastto-Crest Trail with a view of San Dieguito Lagoon. Viewpoint’s patio lives up to the name.

The menu of beers and food is expansive. It is a full-service dining experi-

ence featuring over 20 taps and full menu stylings from Viewpoint executive chef Dustin Karagheusian.

I’m struck by how few breweries I’ve visited this summer offer a whole drinking and eating experience. It feels almost traditional despite the casual atmosphere.

I wholly enjoyed it. During our visit, the service was excellent, and we could order our preferred beers in various sizes.

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Smart Fit Method expands revolutionary program at no extra cost

The Smart Fit Method, a revolutionary new workout protocol, has just quadrupled its benefits for members with increased access to its stateof-the-art strength training, hormonal optimization, recovery and fat burning technologies – a powerful combination that has made gaining your ideal body composition easier and faster than ever before at a steal of a price.

The Smart Fit Method is a new fitness concept that prioritizes individual growth and personalized workouts that include strength training, hormonal optimization, fat burning and faster recovery. Unlike other fitness studios, the Smart Fit Method uses data and sports science, along with the best AI-driven exercise equipment out there – all monitored by certified personal trainers. Results are monitored through body scans, strength gains and cardio vascular improvements.

Although the program is designed for all ages, it is particularly beneficial for longevity in the 50-plus crowd by promoting healthy aging and encouraging the development of “physical retirement plans.”

The Smart Fit Method offers members access to three of its core machines: the Smart Strength (ARX), the Smart Cold HIIT (Vasper high-intensity interval training) and the Smart RIDE (CAROL bike).

Previously, members

only had access to each of these machines once a week. Now, for the same price, members have 50% more access to the ARX and Vasper machines, and unlimited access to the CAROL bike.

“This is a big deal,” said Rob Darnbrough, co-founder of the Smart Fit Method.

While using motorized resistance to achieve a perfect muscular time under tension and performing a total body workout, the ARX machine delivers the safest, most effective and most efficient workout in the world. It’s 94% more effective than traditional weight training.

“Twenty minutes on the ARX is the equivalent of two and a half hours of dumbbells and weights in a traditional gym,” Darnbrough said.

Backing the work gained through an ARX training

session is the Vasper machine, which packs a twohour workout into a single 20-minute session using compression technology, cooling and interval training to create the best efficiency and hormone response. This machine helps in the recovery process – which is essential to gaining muscle – by decreasing the wear and tear on the body that naturally

comes with exercise.

The CAROL bike machine uses AI technology to prescribe the perfect resistance while you perform either a Fat Burn 30, 45 or 60 interval session, then ending with a recovery and cooldown period. This machine is nine times more effective at burning fat than a 45-minute run.

“Most people get exercise wrong,” said Connor Darnbrough, co-founder and Rob’s son. “They think it’s about burning calories, but it’s not – it’s about accessing the proper energy source. It’s about maintaining a heart rate that allows you to oxidize fat for energy, optimize hormones and do strength training.”

The CAROL bike uses exercise with oxygen therapy (EWOT), which provides

90% to 96% oxygen for members to better burn fat while also improving recovery time – more than four times the 21% of oxygen that’s in the air we breathe.

“The presence of oxygen is the absence of disease,” Darnbrough said. “With EWOT, you can workout harder, recover faster, increase energy and sleep better.”

Instead of using each of these machines once a week, members will rotate using ARX and Vasper once and twice a week for an additional two sessions each per month, and they can now use the CAROL bike daily.

“We want to move the needle faster for members without burning them out,” Darnbrough said.

Most other gyms that offer similarly advanced exercise technology would charge upwards of $75 for one session on an ARX or Vasper.

With its increased access to its state-of-the-art equipment at no additional cost, Smart Fit Method members can train for less than $10 per session and see improved results in their health and body composition.

Members can track their progress through the Smart Fit Method App.

This fall, Smart Fit will introduce the gluteAImax ™, a new exercise technology invented by the Darnbroughs that will activate glute and hip muscles to improve glute

activation and prevent lower back injury, knee problems and gluteal atrophy – the lack of ability to use your glutes.

“Your ability to get in and out of a chair relies on using your glutes,” Darnbrough said. “We need to have strength. Fifty percent of accidental deaths after age 65 are fall related. You need to stay strong as your balance depends on it and strength training after age 50 is key. Because of our advanced methodology, The Smart Fit Method has become the fitness center of choice for Baby Boomers across the region.”

Later this fall, the Smart Fit Method will also add a longevity doctor to its team to provide concierge medical recommendations, blood panels, hormonal optimization and more as part of its physical retirement plan for members.

Smart Fit Method is growing throughout Southern California! San Diego locations now include La Jolla, Cardiff and Rancho Santa Fe with new locations coming soon to Carlsbad and Torrey Hills. Orange County locations are Costa Mesa, Yorba Linda and soon San Clemente.

Visit smartfitmethod. com for the location closest to you and book your free workout and body scan, a $150 value. Those who sign up in September will receive a free supplement, a $50 value.

VIEWPOINT BREWING offers a view of the Del Mar Fairgrounds and San Dieguito Lagoon. Photo via Facebook/Viewpoint

SIP the City highlights local wines, beers, ciders

Perhaps some of our readers are familiar with SIP, but it is worth sharing a bit of the organization. SIP San Diego is a nonprofit collective of urban wineries, meaderies, and cideries across San Diego County.

The group aims to promote local artisanal wine, mead and cider while fostering a collaborative community among San Diego’s skilled city craft beverage makers.

Amidst small businesses’ challenges during these trying times, SIP urges San Diegans to embrace “Sip Small” whenever possible by choosing locally crafted libations over mainstream brands.

SIP’s dedicated members meticulously source top-quality ingredients to prepare award-winning beverages, embodying the essence of San Diego’s craft beverage renaissance.

Initially established in 2013 as San Diego Urban Wineries, SIP San Diego expanded its mission in 2020 to include meaderies and cideries. Membership consists of the following: Carruth Cellars, Charlie & Echo, Gianni Buonomo Vintners, Golden Coast Mead, Grafted Cellars, Koi Zen Cellars, Lost Cause Meadery, Negociant, Propaganda Wine Co., Raging Cider & Mead, San Pasqual Winery, Serpentine Cider, and Solterra Winery.

SIP San Diego recently hosted its annual SIP the City event at Escondido City Hall, featuring various craft beverage makers.

While most members showcased their beverages, Café California Poppy’s owner Eszter Szatmary stood out by serving delectable on-site freshly made pizzas and charcuterie to delighted guests.

Szatmary’s new Sorrento Valley café offers guests breakfast, lunch, pastries, custom cakes, catering, and mobile pizza service. We will soon be doing a full review.

I was excited to encounter familiar wineries like Gianni Buonomo, Carruth Cellars, and Koi Zen, alongside discoveries such as Propaganda Wine Co. and Solterra Winery. Additionally, I had my first taste of mead, a fermented honey beverage, thanks to Jessica Donyes, events coordinator at Golden Coast Mead.

A fascinating tidbit I learned was that a single honeybee visits 50 to 100 flowers in one collection flight, requiring 2 million flowers and 55,000 miles of bee flight to produce just

1 pound of honey.

It was a pleasure to catch up with Keith Rolle, Gianni Buonomo’s winemaker and managing director.

At the show, the winery showcased the 2019 Maestrale, Blaufrankish (aka Lemberger), and Le Grein, aged for a minimum of three years, with at least two years in 100% onceused French oak barrels.

Between floating around the event and engaging with guests, including their wine club members, Rolle found time to answer questions at the booth where wine educa-

tors Casey Mackereth and Jessica Flora poured their wines.

This event served as a delightful reminder of my past tastings of all three wines.

Another familiar winery was Carruth Cellars. Hayley Wadsworth and Nicole Tackimas were pouring their new 2022 Saignee Rose sourced from North Coast, CA and their 2019 Claret Bordeaux blend from Sonoma County. The Merlot 50%, Cab Sauv 45%, and Petit Verdot 5% composite has blackberry, plum, vanilla and clove on the palate with medium

tannins, a “drink now or hold” wine.

I also ran into Carlotta Addante, Carruth’s Event Manager, who co-planned the SIP event along with Gianni Buonomo’s Wine Club Manager, Al Dorvinen.

Propaganda Wine Co. was a standout at the event, led by Chief Alchemist/Proprietor Steve Michaliszyn. Despite being open for just 10 months, Michaliszyn and partner Joe Deutsch have already garnered an impressive 400-member wine club, a feat that usually takes years.

Propaganda showcased a selection of wines, including a 2022 Chardonnay with a unique blend of 50% new French oak and 50% steel tank fermentation, a 2021 Pinot Noir Rose, a 2021 Napa Valley

Cab Sauv, and a 2019 Alexander Valley Petit Verdot.

With this rapid rise, Propaganda is firmly on our shortlist for a comprehensive review.

I also found Solterra Winery, recommended by fellow wine enthusiasts at the event. Meeting Solterra wine associates Felicia Pomare, Kristin Asimakoupoulos, and general manager Sean Carlson proved advantageous.

The winery’s 2022 Cab Sauv Rose, 2019 Zinfandel, and 2019 Malbec were impressive, leading me to plan a review for Taste of Wine & Food to share with our readers.

SIP members displayed their collaborative community spirit at the event, offering a mix-andmatch deal where guests could select 12 wines from various wineries for a 10% discount. Alongside local wine, mead, and cider, Café California Poppy served delightful appetizers, arts

and crafts were available for purchase, and Silk Button Butchers provided lively music, making SIP the City a resounding success. For additional information, visit sipsandiego.com.

— Story by Rico Cassoni

Wine Bytes

Sal Ercolano, owner of West End Bar & Kitchen, is hosting Rombauer Wine Dinners at 6 p.m. on Sept. 28 & 29. Guests will experience an evening with wines from Napa Valley’s Rombauer Winery. Ercolano and Chef Noe have expertly paired the five-course dinner with Rombauer wines. The main course features Garlic Tri Tip and Rosemary Grilled Wagu paired with 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon. Cost is $95 per person + tax/gratuity. RSVP at 858-259-5878.

Contact Frank and Rico at info@tasteofwineandfood.com.

frank mangio & rico cassoni

SOLTERRA WINERY associates Felicia Pomare, left, and Kristin Asimakoupoulos along with general manager Sean Carlson at the SIP the City event in Escondido. Photo by Rico Cassoni

CARRUTH CELLARS server Hayley Wadsworth, left, and events manager Carlotta Addante. Photo by Rico Cassoni

GIANNI BUONOMO’S Casey Mackereth, left, Jessica Flora, and winemaker Keith Rolle. Photo by Rico Cassoni

Tri-City gets $33.2M loan from state

By Staff

OCEANSIDE — TriCity Medical Center will receive a $33.2 million, no-interest loan through the state’s Distressed Hospital Loan Program, which was established earlier this year to assist hospitals across the state that are having financial problems.

The program, established through Assembly Bill 112, offers interest-free, working capital loans to nonprofit and publicly operated, financially distressed hospitals, including facilities that belong to integrated healthcare systems with less than three separately licensed hospital facilities.

Recipient hospitals are expected to repay the loans over a 72-month period, with an initial 18-month grace period at the beginning of the loan term. The program will end on Dec. 31, 2031.

The Distressed Hospital Loan Program is providing about $300 million to 17 different health care facilities across California. Tri-City is receiving the largest loan amount among all of the program’s recipients.

“Tri-City Medical Center and the services it provides are hugely important

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would likely require the most property acquisition, as it involves an elevated railway over the Fairgrounds and San Dieguito Lagoon.

Further details about each alignment option, including the pros and cons for each, are available in the 148-page report.

Next steps

From now on, SANDAG is planning additional outreach and public feedback opportunities while continuing with rail realignment plans.

Before advancing any alignments into preliminary engineering phases, SANDAG said they would continue analyzing locations for tunnel portals and refining other details, including geologic subsurface conditions along the proposed routes, mitigation measures for potential impacts on private property, and habitat assessments.

The following additional workshops have also been scheduled in Del Mar:

Oct. 4: Tunneling Workshop at Del Mar Civic Center; Oct. 19: Virtual Open House via Zoom, 6 to 7:30 p.m.

Nov. 6: Alignments Workshop at Del Mar Civic Center, 6 to 7:30 p.m.

Residents are also encouraged to share feedback via email at LOSSANcorridor@sandag. org and a hotline at 858549-RAIL. People can also subscribe to the LOSSAN Corridor email list at SANDAG.org/subscribe.

to North San Diego County residents,” said state Sen. Catherine Blakespear. “The medical center is a community resource, and this loan will help it weather its current storm and get its finances back on sound footing.”

According to Blakespear, Tri-City Medical Center has taken “significant steps to address its current financial troubles,” including suspending the hospital’s labor and delivery department due to low usage. Increases in labor and supply costs have also hurt the hospital’s budget.

“We recognize the financial difficulties we’ve faced, and we’re taking proactive measures to ensure our hospital’s sustainability,” said Dr. Gene Ma, president and CEO of the hospital. “This loan will play a pivotal role in enhancing our ability to maintain high-quality health care services for our patients.”

Tri-City Medical Center has a long-standing history of serving the North San Diego County cities of Oceanside, Carlsbad and Vista. According to officials, the loan will help the hospital adapt to changing circumstances while upholding its commitment to patient care.

“We remain focused on implementing strategies that will allow us to navigate these financial challenges and emerge stronger than ever,” Ma said. “We extend our heartfelt appreciation to the state of California for demonstrating unwavering confidence in our turnaround plan.”

County OKs land swap for Fallbrook plan

The county Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a property exchange on Aug. 30 as part of a master-plan condominium project near the community of Fallbrook.

The exchange with the developer, identified as Pappas Investments, involved 0.837 acres of county-owned property.

The board’s vote will allow future construction — possibly starting in 2024 — of the Campus West Project, located at the northeast corner of state Route 76 and Interstate 15 within the unincorporated Fallbrook Community Plan area.

When completed, the

mixed-use Campus Park West would sit on 116 acres and feature 283 condominiums, 513,000 square feet of commercial development, 120,000 square feet of industrial use and 31 acres of biological open space.

According to the county Land Use and Environment Group, in June 2014 supervisors approved the project and discretionary permits, which included a General Plan amendment and environmental impact report.

The property exchange, involving an alignment of Pankey Road and Shearer Crossing for county access, was one condition of the project’s approval.

Pappas Investments is now working to meet other project conditions and on a final map that divides the land into individual lots, according to LUEG.

Project approval also required a realignment of public roads for vehicle and pedestrian access to commercial parcels south of SR-76.

Supervisor Jim Desmond thanked the Department of Public Works for solving property boundary issues, and said he was excited to see the project move forward.

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when you’re driving. The Del Mar Fairgrounds is located across the lagoon.

Even today, with no significant event, parking was a challenge, and the traffic on Jimmy Durante Drive was a pain to navigate.

Walking over or riding a bicycle is much more fun if you’re in the Del Mar or Solana Beach areas.

The open-air brewery makes it challenging to figure out what is technically the patio and what is not.

I decided not to waste much time thinking about it. Instead, I admire the hops vines climbing outside the building and enjoy the breeze off the water.

Accommodation: 17

Atmosphere: 18

Offerings: 19

Service: 19

Wildcard: 17

Total: 90

Takeaway: The full-service experience with drinks and food combined with the view makes for an excellent brewer patio experience.

Parking and traffic are the only concerns, but they are worth navigating. Viewpoint received a firstround bye for a reason.

ROUND 2 WINNER: Viewpoint Brewing Company

LOCAL NOTES:

• Thorn Brewing announced that Sun Soaked IPA — from Thorn’s Essential IPA series — will be its newest year-round beer.

I’m hopeful that means next year’s June Gloom won’t span the entirety of May and July!

• It has been a lovely logistical challenge to figure out how to attend all the upcoming fall beer, wine, and spirits events. My calendar (scraps of paper on the fridge) is nearly complete.

If you see this bald, bearded Cheers! columnist with a drink in hand at the Grand Tasting at the Del Mar Wine and Food Festival, in my wellworn lederhosen at Eppig’s Oktoberfest, with my flip-flops kicked off at the Solento Surf Festival, or even enjoying a pint on a flight to Great American Beer Fest, don’t hesitate to let me know what you love about the SoCal beverage community.

Did I miss an excellent brewery patio? Send a message to @CheersNorthCounty on Facebook or Instagram, or e-mail me at ryan@coastnewsgroup. com.

THE CAMINO DEL MAR option crosses Jimmy Durante Blvd just south of San Dieguito Bridge, enters a 1.8-mile tunnel before exiting under Carmel Valley Road and crossing a bridge over Los Peñasquitos Lagoon. The alignment would continue south on two single-track bridge structures over McGonigle Road before rejoining the existing railway.

THE CANYON CREST OPTION features a tunnel that extends 2.6 miles at depths of 290 feet before transitioning to a bridge section above Carmel Valley Road, east of Los Peñasquitos Lagoon and west of Interstate 5, eventually joining an existing bridge near Carmel Mountain Road.

In the desert, Perseid meteor shower a hot ticket

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There aren’t a lot of smart reasons for visiting Anza-Borrego Desert State Park in August. In fact, most of the campgrounds are closed between June 1 and Sept. 30 because it’s just too darn hot. But this year, we had a valid reason to head to the desert at the peak of summer: to see the Perseid meteor shower.

This annual heavenly phenomenon is so named because it appears in the northeast sky in the general area of the constellation Perseus, and highest activity occurs mid-August.

This year, the viewing of the meteor shower was to be extra special on the night of Aug. 12 because the sky would be moonless until about 4 a.m. Aug. 13. That, and my grandson’s interest in astrophysics, was enough to lure us to one of the hottest places in the country, and we lucked out.

Temperatures the previous week had hit 110-plus degrees; on the Saturday we arrived, it was only 102 degrees, with a promised middle-of-the-night tempera-

ture in the mid-70s. We didn’t know it at the time, but making hotel reservations early was fortuitous. “We are sold out,” the desk clerk at the Borrego Springs Resort and Spa told us at check-in. “Usually at this time, we are at about 50 to 60 percent, but with all the publicity about how good the meteor shower is going to be this year, we are

at 100 percent.”

Borrego Springs also is a designated Dark Sky Community, so unlike the coast, there is little ambient light. Also, it’s a great big desert out there, so it’s easy to find solitude.

We set our alarms for 12:30 a.m., piled in the car with snacks and drinks, and headed for the nearby spot on the dead-end road that

Report: Tourism jobs offer economic mobility

By

City News Service

REGION — A study of tourism jobs in San Diego's economy released Aug. 29 found many provide “good pay and versatility of employment opportunities,'' despite what the study’s authors say is an assumption that these jobs are low-wage.

The report, penned by the San Diego Tourism Authority and the San Diego Regional Policy & Innovation Center, found the range of jobs provide significant social and economic mobility, as more than 70% of jobs in the industry do not require a college degree.

“San Diego’s tourism industry is a powerful engine driving economic and social progress,” said Julie Coker, president and CEO of the San Diego Tourism Authority. “As the industry flourishes throughout our region, San Diego residents benefit from the direct and

indirect spending by visitors.

“Tourism plays a vital role in elevating communities, supporting small and large local businesses, creating rewarding career opportunities, and inspiring San Diegans to consider the diverse and abundant options available within the sector,” Coker said.

The authors interviewed more than 500 people in the region.

Tourism Economics estimates there are more than 13,000 tourism job openings in the San Diego region. Slightly more than half of 214,000 total tourism jobs fall within the leisure and hospitality segment. The remaining positions range from finance, information technology, legal services and more.

Direct tourism jobs in the city of San Diego boast an average hourly wage of

$28, and adding in indirect tourism jobs, workers in the industry command $32 per hour, the authors write.

“The tourism industry is vital to San Diego’s economy, and to the lives of the residents working in the 214,000 jobs it provides,” said Daniel Enemark, chief economist at the San Diego Regional Policy & Innovation Center. “This report dispels unfair myths about the industry, showing the large number of high-quality tourism jobs.

“It also reveals worker’s priorities and insights for further improving those jobs and attracting future workers,” he said.

In 2022, the tourism industry in the region generated $22 billion.

we had scoped out earlier while the sun still shone. We parked the car, pulled out our reclining beach chairs, looked skyward and waited for our eyes to acclimate.

I was surprised to find that it really does take 20 minutes and 30 minutes to develop “night eyes.” As the moments passed, more and more of the nighttime canopy appeared, with the num-

ber of visible stars, planets and satellites increasing by the minute.

Gazing at the inky sky with its millions of pinpoints of light — some pulsating (stars) and some steady (planets) — provided, at once, an understanding of the vastness of the universe and how we can’t possibly understand the vastness of the universe.

I tried to picture the four of us riding this Big Blue Marble through the asteroid debris field and the celestial meadow of planets, stars, moons, comets, black holes and other astrological phenomenon that I’ve only seen in photos.

We saw a couple of dozen meteors streaking above Anza-Borrego (I know people who said they saw up to 60), and it was impossible to quell the reflex that prompted us to say, “There goes another one!” each time it happened.

My son and grandson stayed busy learning how to photograph the nighttime sky. It’s impossible to photograph a meteor unless you just happen to have the lens open and pointed in the exact location, but their cameras captured stars and galaxies that we couldn’t see with the naked eye.

Just after 4 a.m., a magnificent, glowing, sliver-of-a-moon appeared on the horizon and began ascending, blotting out the low-hanging stars. I was surprised at how much light could radiate from even this small slice. It was the bonus that capped off our perfect summer night in the desert.

Peak viewing of the 2024 Perseid meteor shower will occur from Aug. 11 to Aug. 13.

For more, visit www. facebook.com/elouise.ondash.

THE PERSEID meteor shower, as seen at Joshua Tree National Park in an undated photo. Peak viewing of the 2024 Perseid meteor shower will be Aug. 11 to Aug. 13. Stock image

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SOROPTIMISTS IN IRELAND

Board backs shared senior housing program

By City News Service

REGION — The county Board of Supervisors voted unanimously on Aug. 29 to develop a shared housing program for people 55 and older.

Under the proposal by Supervisor Joel Anderson, the county's chief administrative officer will explore partnering with an existing successful program that promotes shared living arrangements, funding sources and staffing. The CAO

Odd Files

But Why?

Seattle police were called to a home on Aug. 18 for a reported burglary, KOMO-TV reported. A young woman inside the home said someone was trying to break in with a stick.

Officers went into the home and found the victim hiding upstairs. The suspect, who was identified only as a 40-year-old male, was discovered in the garage, in one of the homeowner’s vehicles, where he was guzzling gasoline from a jerrycan.

He refused to leave the car, so police broke the driver’s side window and took him out. He was charged with attempted burglary.

[KOMO, 8/24/2023]

It’s Come to This

United Airlines pilot Kenneth Henderson Jones, 63, told police that he had “hit his breaking point” on Aug. 2 after he took an ax to an employee parking lot gate at Denver International Airport, Denver7-TV reported.

Video of the incident showed Jones hacking away at the gate with little effect, until he realized the sheath was still on the blade. With about 15 more seconds of striking it with the sharp blade, the gate broke.

Jones then returned to the parking lot with a security guard in pursuit. After a brief struggle, Jones was detained in a nearby field by police officers. He was

Surfing for a good cause

It’s been 30 years since I sat at that table at Scripps Institute. I had been invited there because I was the editor of a surfing magazine and spent my weekends as a surf contest announcer. This this was no ordinary surfing contest, but a surf contest on a mission.

There I sat, the world’s most average surfer, pinching my bum upon realizing I was in the company of surf legends — former Women’s World Surfing Champion Debbie Melville Beacham, surfboard shaper to the stars Rusty Preisendorfer, Mexican surf legend Ignacio Felix, Tyler Callaway, and event co-founders John Otterson, Fred Borrelli and Sam Armstrong.

If I have left anyone off that impressive list, I apologize and know that 30 years can affect memory.

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boards has not changed significantly over the years, the lineup has.

Absent was the great Hawaiian surfing champion Rell Sunn, who lost her hard-fought battle to cancer. Others who were missed this time around were surfing champion Joyce Hoffman, second Mister Pipeline Jock Sutherland, legendary Hawaiian Rabbit Kekai (RIP) and Skip Frye.

Surfer Magazine publisher Jim Kempton — have countless checks in the win column.

Pardon me for not paying attention to what team won. To be honest, I never cared. For me, this is not about winning, since, as corny as it sounds, everyone in attendance is a winner.

I did look seaward long enough to note that the ever-humble Dane Perlee once again racked up points like a deaf, dumb, and blind pinball wizard on a board of his own making. Congratulations to him and everyone else as the beach was clean of all inorganic discards.

will return to the board in 120 days with a framework for implementing the program.

Anderson said the county started a shallow-rent subsidy program after a study showed the fastest-growing group of homeless people are those 55 and older, with a spike at age 65.

The county has a pilot program addressing the problem, “But I don't believe that's enough,” Anderson said. “I think it’s really

charged with misdemeanor criminal mischief and later released; United said he was “removed from the schedule.”

Jones told deputies was “trying to get rid of issues for everyone waiting” in the exit lines. [Denver7, 8/21/2023]

Crime Report

Porch pirates, meet your leader. Robin Swanger of Arnco, Georgia, was charged with felony theft after he allegedly stole an entire porch from a neighbor’s yard, Fox News reported on Aug. 22.

The 8-by-10-foot wooden porch was left on the property when the house was moved away, but investigators said Swanger ignored “no trespassing” signs and removed the “very well-constructed” structure.

“Some people may shrug their shoulders and say it’s not a big deal,” said county investigator Chris Stapler, “but when you take someone’s property without their consent and the value of this porch is $3,000, you can’t just go and take stuff off someone’s property.” Well said. [Fox News, 8/22/2023]

Bad Dog

Magda Mazri and Donato Frattaroli of Boston are set to tie the knot on Aug. 31 in Lake Garda, Italy, Fox News reported, with almost 100 guests in attendance.

But on Aug. 17, as the couple dined out to celebrate getting their wedding license, their golden retriever, Chickie, chewed up Frat-

crucial that we end senior homelessness here in San Diego County.”

Over the last year, the county witnessed a 25% increase of those 55 and older living on streets, or more than 2,000 people, Anderson said. “It's a crisis that can’t be ignored,” he added.

The program would match seniors with other seniors in need of a room, and help lower housing costs and other expenses, Anderson said.

taroli’s passport. “I can’t be mad at Chickie because I’m the idiot who left the passport out where she could get it,” Frattaroli said, adding that he can’t sleep. Mazri jumped into action, contacting local officials and the passport agency. “It’s been a complete whirlwind,” she said.

While they’re hopeful that a new passport can be issued in time, Frattaroli is prepared for the worst.

“Tell everybody that’s going to have a great time enjoying the beautiful event that Magda spent the last 18 months planning. I’ll see everybody when they get back,” he said. [Fox News, 8/22/2023]

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Dog ownership in Iran is frowned upon in many circles (dogs are considered “unclean”), but authorities took their biases to another level after a couple transferred the title to their apartment to their little white dog, Chester.

The couple have no heirs, and Chester “signed” with an ink-covered paw. Yahoo! News reported that on Aug. 19, Iranian police “arrested the head of the real estate agency and shuttered the firm,” according to deputy prosecutor general Reza Tabar.

The sale “seeks to normalize the violation of the society’s moral values” and “has no legal basis.” [Yahoo! News, 8/20/2023]

News You Can Use

Along with all the oth-

It was Armstrong who ignited the spark that led to a fundraiser — the Luau & Legends of Surfing Invitational — that would ditch formal attire (especially shoes) associated with raising cash for good causes.

Sunday, Aug. 27, marked 30 years since that first event. Most from that aforementioned group again gathered at Scripps Pier in the hopes of smacking down cancer.

While the concept of bringing teams together under corporate sponsorship to compete on long-

er natural oddities going on this summer, people are reporting exploding watermelons, NBC New York reported.

What? “My melon was on the counter and it must have already been bad when I got it and the next day I came down to an awful smell and rotten melon everywhere,” one person commented on a Facebook post about the phenomenon.

Keith Schneider, professor in the Food Science and Human Nutrition Department at the University of Florida, said the explosions are “probably due to the heat. The fruit, if slightly damaged, can begin fermenting. If enough fermentation occurs, which produces gas, enough internal pressure may build up for the watermelon to crack or pop.”

And don’t eat it! “The watermelon is undergoing decay, so it’s best to bring it back to the store and get a replacement or just toss it,” Schneider added.

Put that melon in the refrigerator before and after cutting it, experts advise. [NBC New York, 8/18/2023]

Ewwwww Thomas Howie of Madison Heights, Michigan, has become “increasingly depressed” and “paranoid about food served by others” since a March incident at a Detroit Olive Garden restaurant, The Detroit News reported.

Howie filed a lawsuit on Aug. 18 against the restaurant for “tangible and intangible harm” to the tune of

Filling their jerseys were former world champions: Australians Tom Carroll and Peter Townend, and Shaun Tomson, South African born and raised. Also in the competition were Malibu “Wave Killer” Allen Sarlo, mega charger and Floridian Damien Hobgood, Hawaiian bigwave pioneers Buzzy Kerbox and Darrick Doerner, and California big-wave equivalents Jojo Roper and Jon Roseman.

The talent ran thick in the water, and even the event judges —which included Townend, Carroll, Pipeline Underground star Joe Roper, Huntington’s Mike Downey and former

$25,000 in Macomb Circuit Court, claiming that he ate a spoonful of minestrone soup with a foreign object in it. When he felt a “stab,” he spit out the offending object, which appeared to be the foot of a rat with fur and claws.

“My stomach just heaved; I threw up right in the restaurant,” Howie said. “Until this happened, this was my favorite restaurant. I still can’t believe it.”

Olive Garden isn’t buying it: “We have no reason to believe there is any validity to this claim,” a representative said.

Howie had a tetanus shot to treat the cut in his mouth and took the foot to police. [Detroit News, 8/22/2023]

It’s Come to This Suffolk (England) police have issued a special request to the town council as it considers its “Turning Our Town Around” project, the BBC reported.

The area of focus, Arras Square, includes St. Stephen’s Church and graveyard, which police say is a site with “high levels of crime” and antisocial behavior.

In particular, the tombstones are being used “as tables to consume alcohol and drugs ... (and) sometimes the site of sexual activity.”

Police recommended that individual tombstones be enclosed or surrounded by small railings along the top edge to deter such activity.

The council said the recommendation is un-

After 30 years, I once again sat at table with some of surfing’s most influential players. Digesting wildcaught salmon and organic grilled veggies along with Carroll, Townend, Tomson, Beacham and Lynn Boyer, and possibly the world’s greatest surf artist, Rick Rietveld, whose event painting sold for $17,000, an amount that might someday find two zeros attached to it, I reached under the table to pinch my ever-expanding bum.

Of course, this is all inconsequential in comparison to Armstrong’s concept raising $10 million donated to cancer research. I am extremely glad of that, but still a bit giddy over sitting with some of the most influential surfers in the world.

der consideration. [BBC, 8/21/2023]

Recent Alarming Headline

Sheila Ortega, 72, hadn’t been heard from for about a month before her family requested a welfare check on Aug. 15 in Lake Charles, Louisiana.

Sheriff Tony Mancuso told KPLC-TV that his officers “went to the house. No car in the driveway, no signs of foul play.”

Five days later, Ortega’s family reported her missing, and that day, Christopher T. Cater, 41, was pulled over as he drove Ortega’s SUV. The deputy asked Cater if he knew Ortega’s whereabouts, and he said he had dropped her in Arkansas to visit some friends and was due to pick her up in a few days.

On the following day, Ortega’s van was seen in the parking lot of Prien Lake Mall, and deputies took a closer look, “finding her body in the car,” Mancuso said.

When they confronted Cater, he admitted to killing Ortega about a month ago and getting several loans using her information. He said he was unsure what to do with her body.

“We have never seen someone drive around with a dead body in the SUV for 30 days,” Mancuso said. Cater’s bond is pending. [KPLC, 8/22/2023]

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wouldn’t fit in all of Oceanside’s neighborhoods.

“We talk about all the things we can’t do because of the state, but this is the one thing we can do,” Joyce said, earning an applause from the audience.

Keim responded by explaining he wanted to do things “the right way,” and noted that he thought some neighborhoods should have as high as 20% affordable housing.

“I’m not supporting a blanket 15%,” Keim said.

Nearly 40 members of the public spoke in support of raising the inclusionary housing set-aside requirement to 15% or higher.

One speaker noted it was “embarrassing” that Oceanside only required 10% while neighboring Carlsbad’s inclusionary housing rate is 15% for developers.

The housingstruggle

Many spoke of how they struggle to make ends meet to live in Oceanside. Others pointed out how their children can’t afford to live in their own hometown.

“I have four children

who grew up in Oceanside — none of them can afford to live here, and they all have good jobs,” Daniel Dominguez said. “What we’re doing now is not working.”

Dominguez said it will take 130 years for the city to meet its Regional Housing Needs Assessment requirements for very low-income households at the current rate the city is developing new housing.

Cities across the region are required to meet certain state required RHNA levels for housing based on population and income. Oceanside must build 5,443 new homes for the 2021-2029 Housing Element cycle.

The city is falling behind meeting its low- and very low-income needs.

“It is expected that 248 new income restricted homes would need to be constructed on an annual basis to meet the city’s RHNA for lower-income households, with a total of 1,986 housing units needed during the current…cycle,” the staff report states.

So far, the city has 24 development projects in the pipeline, with 75% rental and 25% for sale, and about 352 units for very low- and

low-income households.

‘A humane decision’

Jimmy Figueroa, a lifetime Oceanside resident and the executive director of Operation HOPE, a homeless shelter in Vista for single women and families with children, explained that more affordable housing is a way to prevent further homelessness in the region.

“In our region, there is a higher rate of families becoming homeless for the first time — higher than the amount of families finding housing,” he said. “It’s working families from our community with one or two jobs with children that attend our schools.”

Though Figueroa supported staff’s recommendation to raise the rate to 15%, he said it should be higher.

“Fifteen percent is not high enough,” he said. “It is a humane decision to make that number even higher.”

‘Housing is not a right’

While the vast majority of public speakers supported raising the inclusionary housing requirements, a few spoke against the move.

“Housing is not a right — someone else always has to pay for it,” said Richard Newton, who suggested

taxpayers or laborers end up paying the difference for inclusionary housing. “If you advocate for affordable housing, you’re advocating for a form of slavery… no one has a right to live somewhere they can’t afford, including Oceanside.”

Newton explained that the market will “correct itself” as people move away, which he said will eventually lead to decreased housing costs.

Lori Holt-Pfeiler, president and CEO of the Business Industry Association of San Diego, also opposed raising the inclusionary housing requirements for developers. She explained that the move would be an additional cost to developers and another roadblock for building more housing.

“These projects have to pencil out,” she said. “If a project does not pencil out, it will not get built.”

Next steps

In addition to approving bumping the inclusionary housing rate to 15% for some housing, the City Council also directed staff to bring back options that would ban new short-term rental permits in single-family neighborhoods outside of the coastal zone, to allow accessory dwelling units as inclusionary units and density bonus units for single-family projects, and to explore how other cities are protecting and helping renters.

The City Council also approved using assistance-gap funding to help pay for affordable housing projects, requiring 20% affordable housing for by-right projects and exploring underutilized city-owned land for potential affordable housing projects.

Staff is expected to come back with additional ordinances for the City Council to approve following council’s directions and the move to increase its inclusionary housing requirements “as soon as possible.”

EVENTS CALENDAR

Sept. 8

AERIAL SOMATICS

A 3-day training in the therapeutic use of a Somatic Swing with massage, movement, and somatic practices. $1,800, 5 p.m. at Aum Dome, 598 Park Ln, Encinitas.

‘HOTEL LAGUNA’

Author Nicola Harrison signs and discusses her new novel, “Hotel Laguna.”

6 p.m. at Barnes & Noble, 1040 N El Camino Real, Encinitas.

THE SPAZMATICS

The Spazmatics were born in the spring of 1983 when physics professor Kevin Stigwood of Altadena High School lost a debate over String Theory to an upstart pupil. $20, 9 p.m. at Belly Up, 160 S Cedros Ave, Solana Beach.

MUSICA EN LA PLAZA

DJ Maize kicks off this Friday's Musica en la Plaza followed by La Familia at 8:30 p.m. The event is free, $60 VIP tickets include Mexican buffet and more. 7:30 p.m. at California Center for the Arts, 340 N Escondido Blvd, Escondido.

‘RECORDIALLY YOURS’

Documentary film about music historian, musician, and record store owner Lou Curtiss, directed by Yale Strom. $12-$15, 7 to 9 p.m. Sept. 8 at Encinitas Library, 540 Cornish Dr, Encinitas.

BLOOD DRIVE

Anyone 17 and older, who weighs at least 114 pounds and is in good health, may be eligible to donate. A good meal and plenty of fluids are recommended prior to donation. 1 to 6 p.m. Sept. 8 at Epping Brewing, 1347 Keystone Way, Vista.

READ TO A DRAGON

Read aloud to bearded dragons for fun or to help improve reading skills. For ages 5 to 12. 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Sept. 8 at Escondido Public Library, 239 S Kalmia St, Escondido.

SAN DIEGO GIVES

Join the San Diego Gives Day of Service on Friday, Sept. 8, a one-day collective volunteer effort hosted by United Way. 5 p.m. at Leichtag Foundation, 441 Saxony Rd, Encinitas.

CHRIS TORRES

Carlsbad guitarist-singer Chris Torres performs at Le Papagayo’s Carlsbad from 7-10 p.m. on Sept. 8, with Encinitas blues-harp player Stephen Keyes. Le Papagayo Carlsbad, 660 Carlsbad Village Dr, Carlsbad.

ANDREW DICE CLAY

A rare comedy club appearance with the legend himself, Andrew Dice Clay. These shows will sell out so get tickets while they last.

$80-$150, 7 p.m. at Mic Drop Comedy, 8878 Clairemont Mesa Blvd, San Diego.

‘THE GOOD, BAD, WEIRD’

“The Good, The Bad, The Weird” is a film noir action-adventure comedy of two outlaws and a bounty hunter set in 1940s Manchuria and their rivalry to possess a treasure map while being chased by the Japanese army and Chinese bandits. 7 p.m. at MiraCosta College, 1 Barnard Dr, Oceanside.

JIMBO'S GARDEN

Enjoy a special garden workshop in the Trudy Bronner Discovery Garden with Jimbo’s Naturally Escondido at 11 a.m. on the second Friday of every month. Make delicious recipes with local, seasonal ingredients from Jimbo’s.Parents and little ones will get to participate and learn together. Free with museum admission. 11 a.m. at San Diego Children’s Discovery Museum, 320 N Broadway, Escondido.

‘THE SAVOYARD MURDERS’

The Roustabouts Theatre Co. proudly presents “The Savoyard Murders,” a captivating new production written and directed by Omri Schein and co-directed by Phil Johnson. $45, Runs from Sept. 7 to Sept. 30 at Scripps Ranch Theatre, 9783 Avenue of Nations, San Diego.

‘MATILDA THE MUSICAL’

Inspired by the twisted genius of Roald Dahl, the Tony Award-winning Roald Dahl’s “Matilda The Musical” is the captivating masterpiece that revels in the power of imagination. Tickets $18-$30. Perforamcnes run from Sept. 8-17 at Star Theatre Company, 402 N Coast Hwy, Oceanside.

JAZZ IN THE JUNGLE

Jazz in the Jungle, is one of SMHS Music’s biggest fundraisers of the year. This is a 21+ event. The funds raised during this event will help supplement our general fundraising effort. $60$425, 6 to 10 p.m. Sept. 8 at Williams Barn, 1950 Sycamore Dr, San Marcos.

Sept. 9

KIMCHI WORKSHOP

Kimchi is a Korean style of fermented vegetables. It’s usually spicy and there are hundreds of ways to make it. Make and take home your own jar. $69. 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Sept. 9 at Alpine Ranch, 91901, Alpine.

MOONLIGHT PADDLE

Enjoy the beauty and romance of the Oceanside harbor under a full moon. 7 to 9 p.m. Sept. 9 at Aquatic Adventure Center, 1400 Harbor Dr N, Oceanside.

ARTWALK CARLSBAD

Artwalk Carlsbad is a free event that focuses on fine art on display and for sale by the artists, who travel from all over the US and Mexico to show and sell their work. 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sept. 9 at Armada Drive, 5790 Armada Dr, Carlsbad.

WILDFIRE ECOLOGY

The Batiquitos Lagoon Nature Center hosts a presentation on “Wildfire Ecology” by Alexandra Syphard, who shares decades of research on the relationships among wildfires, management alternatives and biodiversity conservation. This free, family event is interesting for adults and kids 15 and older. 10 a.m. at Batiquitos Nature Center, 7380 Gabbiano Ln, Carlsbad.

SUPER DIAMOND

Super Diamond is a Neil Diamond tribute band from San Francisco formed in 1993. $29, 9 p.m. at Belly Up, 160 S Cedros Ave, Solana Beach.

MUSIC OF COLE PORTER

As one of America’s most distinguished songwriters, Cole Porter left a legacy matched by few. $40, 7 p.m. at California Center for the Arts, 340 N Escondido Blvd, Escondido.

OLDER & BOLDER EXPO

The free event will feature a lineup of expert speakers addressing topics ranging

sual art as Encinitas civic and local art galleries swing open their doors at Art Night Encinitas. The event celebrates the city’s diverse visual art scene at participating locations — of which the Off Track Gallery is one — and is free to the public. Enjoy live music and light refreshments at several locations. 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Sept. 9 at Off Track Gallery, 937 S Coast Highway 101, Encinitas.

CARDIFF GREEK FESTIVAL

The festival will feature the sights, sounds and tastes of Greece with Hellenic cuisine, entertainment and hospitality. Tickets are $3, kids under 12 free. 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Sept. 11 & Sept. 12 at Saints Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church, 3459 Manchester Ave, Cardiff by the Sea.

THE GARDEN PARTY

from financial planning and reverse mortgages, navigating senior care options, healthcare plans and more. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 9 at Carlsbad Senior Center, 799 Pine Ave, Carlsbad.

AAUW MEMBERSHIP

Membership is open to anyone with a two-year college degree or higher. 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Sept. 9 at Encinitas Community Center, 1140 Oakcrest Park Dr, Encinitas.

WEST COAST FIBER

Exhibition opening for the West Coast Fiber and Textile Arts from 4-6 p.m. on Sept. 9. Free. Escondido Arts Partnership , 100 E Grand Ave, Escondido.

DOS AMIGOS Escondido locals Carlos Cornejo and Armando Villalobos have been playing together for more than 30 years. Their repertoire includes standards and folk music from across the Americas and Europe. 3-4 p.m. on Sept. 9 at Escondido Public Library, 239 S Kalmia St, Escondido.

GRAPE DAY FESTIVAL

Escondido’s historic Grape Day Festival returns to Grape Day Park. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sept. 9 at Grape Day Park, 321 N Broadway, Escondido.

CARDIFF FARMERS MARKET

Join us for the new Cardiff Farmers Market! Certified California Farmers market featuring locally sourced produce along with craft vendors and local makers. 5 p.m. at MiraCosta San Elijo Campus, 3333 Manchester Ave, Encinitas.

NERD COMEDY NIGHT

A unique event that combines the best of both worlds — nerdy humor and stand-up comedy — for a night of laughs and good times. $15, 8 p.m. at New Village Arts Theatre, 2787 State St, Carlsbad.

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Enjoy an evening of vi-

to share our love for food, drink and company. Join us at our annual picnic. 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 10 at Aviara Community Park, 6435 Ambrosia Ln, Carlsbad.

HIDDEN MEADOWS FAIRE

The Hidden Meadows Sellers’ Faire has 50 to 60 individual vendors selling art, sculpture, artisanal soap, handcrafted fashion and baby items, hair and beauty products, ceramics, plants and antiques. Free. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 10 at Boulder Oaks Golf Club , 10333 Meadow Glen Way E, Escondido.

‘MEXIHCO’ DANCE

“Mexihco: The Journey Continues” dance production is presented by Tierra Caliente Academy of Arts. $20, 2 p.m. at California Center for the Arts, 340 N Escondido Blvd, Escondido.

San Diego Botanic Garden’s largest fundraising event, proceeds from the evening go to supporting critical science, conservation and education programs that impact the Garden and beyond. 4-8 p.m. Sept. 9 at San Diego Botanical Gardens, 300 Quail Gardens Dr, Encinitas.

KPBS: LET'S GO LUNA

Grab your map and get ready to explore the world with Let’s Go Luna. 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Sept. 9 at San Diego Children’s Discovery Museum, 320 N Broadway, Escondido.

SECOND CHANCE DINNER

Beer-and-wine collab dinner with O’Brien’s Pub and Mia Marie Vineyards. $55-$65, 6 p.m. at Second Chance Beer Company, 15378 Avenue of Science, San Diego.

FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT

Watch a movie under the stars at the city of Carlsbad’s Family Movie Night. 5 p.m. at Stagecoach Community Park, 3420 Camino de los Coches, Carlsbad.

CHARITY COMEDY SHOW

The Women's First Step House of North County is hosting its second annual comedy showing featuring three headliner comedians to benefits the Vista nonprofit that helps women recover from alcoholism. Tickets $35. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Vista Civic Center, 200 Civic Center Dr, Vista.

Sept. 10

SUNDAY BREAKFAST

American Legion Post 416 serves breakfast on second Sunday of each month. Bring family, friends, neighbors and a hearty appetite. Bottomless mimosas or bloody marys $12. 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Sept. 10 at American Legion Encinitas, 210 W F St, Encinitas.

CATHOLIC WIDOWS PICNIC

We love to get together

TISHREI AG FEST

Coastal Roots Farm’s first-ever Tishrei Ag Fest will celebrate the Hebrew month of Tishrei and its holidays including Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, Sukkot and Simchat Torah. $20, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 10 at Coastal Roots Farm, 441 Saxony Rd, Encinitas.

DENE DAVIDSON BAND

Dene Davidson Band will include some of the Young Lions on Sundays for jam sessions. Cool Jazz and Hot Fun. 6 p.m. at Jazzy Wishbone, 234 S Coast Hwy, Oceanside.

18TH SURF-A-THON

Helen Woodward Animal Center’s 18th annual Surf Dog Surf-a-Thon is the longest-running surf dog competition in the country. 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 10 at North “Dog” Beach, 3200 Camino del Mar, Del Mar.

JAZZ EVENSONG

Traditional Anglican evensong combined with the best of contemporary American jazz, free and open to the public in downtown Carlsbad Village. Free4 to 5:30 p.m. Sept. 10 at St. Michael's-by-the-Sea Episcopal Church, 2775 Carlsbad Blvd, Carlsbad.

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‘DEATHTRAP’

Follow the story of Sidney Bruhl, a successful writer of Broadway thrillers, who is struggling to overcome a dry spell which has resulted in a string of failures. 11 a.m. at Carlsbad City Library, 1775 Dove Ln, Carlsbad.

OPERATION GAME ON

The 15th Annual Operation Game On Golf Classic aims to provide golf as a form of rehab for combat injured veterans. All proceeds go to Operation Game On. $450, 10 a.m. at Fairbanks Ranch Country Club, 15200 San Dieguito Rd, Rancho Santa Fe.

THE LIFE of Lou Curtiss, former owner of Folk Arts Rare Records, is celebrated in the new film, “Recordially Yours, Lou Curtiss,” playing Sept. 8 at the Encinitas Library. Courtesy photo

National Preparedness Month: Tips to stay prepared, connected when nature strikes

Southern California residents have endured extreme weather incidents such as wildfires and floods in recent years, and experts predict the trend will continue.

The record rain last winter resulted in an explosion of new vegetation. When the vegetation dries out during warmer summer and early fall months in San Diego, it creates more fuel for wildfires.

Preparing and protecting your home or business in the event of a natural disaster is a daily reality.

A leader in customer satisfaction in any weather, Cox Communications makes it a top priority to keep customers connected during an emergency such as a wildfire so they can stay informed, check in with family and friends, and even access their Cox video, phone, and internet services while taking temporary shelter away from home during an evacuation.

Wildfires and PSPS

When weather conditions like strong Santa Ana winds create an increased risk for wildfires, the local power company may notify their residential customers, and their business customers like Cox, that they’ll be implementing a Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS).

In the event of a PSPS,

Cox services may be interrupted in a neighborhood where power is shut off.

Whether a wildfire, flood, or PSPS, Cox works closely with the power company and public safety agencies to monitor the situation and ensure the safety of its network and facilities to keep customers connected.

While Cox is at the ready in an emergency, here are some ways Cox customers can be prepared for an unexpected event: Keep a corded landline phone and backup battery

Cox Voice customers should keep a corded landline phone and a fully charged backup battery for phone modems in case of emergency.

To purchase a battery, call 855-324-7700 or visit your local Cox store.

Download Cox apps before a wildfire or PSPS occur

• Cox app – Check on outages, stay up to date with text alerts, and manage your account.

• Cox Contour app – Cox TV customers can access the latest news and weather and stream shows and movies to their smartphones and tablets.

Follow @coxcalifornia on Twitter for updates

In the event of a PSPS, wildfire, or natural disaster, Cox will post real-time service outage updates, tips, and other important information on Twitter.

Keep your premises powered

If your home has lost power, a generator allows for limited functions of our services. Check your generator’s

owner's manual for more information on safe operation.

Update your contact information

Make sure you update your preferred contact information with Cox before disaster strikes so you can receive emergency and outage alerts.

Know about Disaster Relief Protections

As a Cox Voice customer, you could be eligible for disaster relief assistance if a state of emergency declared by the California governor’s office or the president of the United States impacts your voice service. Disaster relief protections include waiver of a one-time activation fee for establishing remote call forwarding, among other protections. Learn more at cox.com.

Learn how Cox Homelife functions during an emergency

If your internet connection is not available during an emergency, a cellular backup will be used to ensure your Cox Homelife security system continues to communicate alarms. Cox Homelife security will continue working during an emergency with limited functions. Visit cox.com for more disaster preparedness tips and support.

lives up the road from the project. “It’s higher than our hospital.”

Some residents were particularly opposed to the proposed traffic signal at the Kristen Court intersection. Baldwin & Sons COO Nick Lee said the intersection was added because of residents' previously voiced traffic concerns, noting that a roundabout is not feasible.

Jeff Miller and several residents also questioned how the developer could miss the wetland area in the initial proposal. According to Maria Miller, three parameters indicate a wetland area: the presence of water, special soils and vegetation. The Coastal Commission found the vegetation present — several willow trees — was enough to define the area as a wetland, going against the findings of the developer’s biologist.

Although developers welcomed comments regarding the project’s de-

sign, they stood firm on their proposed units and height.

“I believe in housing – I believe Southern California has an extreme deficit in housing, I believe it gets worse every day. We’re entitled to build this number of housing, and we’re going to try to build this,” Lee said. “I have two young kids, and I fear they will not be able to afford to live in Southern California.”

But just as the developer refused to budge on the project's size, some residents remained steadfast in their opposition to the massive residential development.

“We’re going to fight this,” said Susan Jones, a resident who lives near the project site.

The project is still in the early stages as staff continues to review its plans. Once staff determines the project is ready, the Planning Commission will decide whether to approve or deny it. If approved and appealed, the project will go before the City Council for the final decision.

PREPARING AND PROTECTING your home or business in the event of a natural disaster is a daily reality. Courtesy photo

AN ARTIST’S rendering of the proposed 485-unit Quail Meadows apartment complex in Encinitas. Courtesy photo

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