The Paper - July 23, 2026 by Roadrunner Publications

Volume 56 - No. 30

July 23, 2026

“NATIONAL AMELIA EARHART DAY” On 24 JULY A NATION PAYS TRIBUTE! By Friedrich Gomez She disappeared nearly 90 years ago, and yet the world keeps asking for answers, and countless attempts to find her plane continue into 2026. Since her disappearance, Amelia Earhart has become a global cultural figure and numerous films, documentaries, and books have recounted her life.

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“AMELIA EARHART DAY” SIGNED INTO LAW BY U.S. PRESIDENT RONALD REAGAN.

And the first woman in history to fly nonstop across the Atlantic Ocean.

Forty four years ago, in 1982, the U.S. Congress issued a joint resolution which authorized the U.S. President to officially declare “Amelia Earhart Day” in America to celebrate her historic record-setting accomplishments as a pioneer aviatrix, adventurer, journalist, best-selling author, and nurse.

A longtime admirer of Amelia Earhart, President Ronald Reagan signed the Presidential Proclamation No. 4943 officially establishing “Amelia Earhart Day” which is celebrated annually on 24 July in commemoration of her birthday.

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Give Us This Day Our Daily Chuckle

This week, a compendium of wit, wisdom and neat stuff you can tell at parties. Enjoy! I decided to go on a road trip and not come back till my money ran out. I made it to the end of my driveway and back. **** Noah was a brave man, setting sail in a wooden boat with two termites. **** Jesus is coming! Look busy. **** Do not criticize your wife’s judgment; look who she married. **** Don’t give up! Moses was once a basket case. **** I saw an audiologist today but I think I’ll get a second opinion. Why on earth would I need a Heron Egg? **** I recently joined a competition to see who lost the most hair and gained the most weight. ‘Course it wasn’t called that. They called it a high school reunion. **** I’m working on some country songs. Titles come pretty easy . . . it’s the lyrics that stymie me a bit. So far, I’ve come up with: “If You Don’t Leave Me Alone I’ll Go And Find Someone Else Who Will.” “You Stuck My Heart In an Old Tin Can and Shot It Off a Log” **** The bishop decided that he would conduct the interviews personally and went up into the belfry to begin the screening process. After observing several applicants demonstrate their skills, he had decided to call it a day. Just then, an armless man approached him and announced that he was there to apply for the bell ringer’s job. The bishop was incredulous. ‘You have no arms !’ ‘No matter,’ said the man. ‘Observe !’ And he began striking the bells with his face, producing a beautiful melody on the carillon. The bishop listened in astonishment; convinced he had finally found a replacement for Quasimodo. But suddenly, as he rushed forward to strike the bell, the armless man tripped and plunged headlong out of the belfry window to his death in the

street below. The stunned bishop rushed down two hundred and ninety five church steps, when he reached the street, a crowd had gathered around the fallen figure, drawn by the beautiful music they had heard only moment before. As they silently parted to let the bishop through, one of them asked, ‘Bishop, who was this man ?’.. ‘I don’t know his name,’ the bishop sadly replied, (... Wait for it ...) ‘ .................... BUT HIS FACE RINGS A BELL’ WAIT ! WAIT ! There’s more The following day, despite the sadness that weighed heavily on his heart due to the unfortunate death of the armless campanologist, the bishop continued his interviews for the bell ringer of Notre Dame. The first man to approach him said, ‘Your Excellency, I am the brother of the poor armless wretch that fell to his death from this very belfry yesterday. I pray that you honor his life by allowing me to replace him in this duty.’ The bishop agreed to give the man an audition, and, as the armless man’s brother stooped to pick up a mallet to strike the first bell, he groaned, clutched at his chest, twirled around, and died on the spot. Two monks, hearing the bishop’s cries of grief at this second tragedy, rushed up the stairs to his side. ‘What has happened ? Who is this man ?’ the first monk asked breathlessly. ‘I don’t know his name,’ sighed the distraught bishop, ‘but....’ (. . . Wait for it ....)

‘HE’S A DEAD RINGER FOR HIS BROTHER.’ **** Dear Sir, I have a very complicated benefits question. Many years ago, I married a widow out of love who had an 18 year old daughter. After the wedding, my father, a widower, came to visit a number of times, and he fell in love with my step daughter. My father eventually married her without my authorization. As a result my step-daughter became my step mother and my father became my son in law. My father’s wife (also my step daughter) and my step-mother, gave birth to a son who is my grandchild because I am the husband of my step daughter’s mother. This boy is also my brother, as the son of my father. As you can see, my wife became a grandmother, because she is the mother of my father’s wife. Therefore it appears that I am also my wife’s grandchild. A short time after these events, my wife gave birth to a son, who became my father’s brother-in-law, the stepson of my father’s wife, and my uncle. My son is also my step mother’s brother, and through my step-mother, my wife has become a grandmother and I have become my own grandfather. In light of the above mentioned, I would like to know the following: Does my son, who is also my uncle, my father’s son-in-law and my step mother’s brother fulfil the requirements

for receiving childcare benefits? Sincerely yours, Mohammed THE ANSWER: Of course you qualify Mohammed! I have arranged to start mailing the checks to all of you just as soon as you arrive here in California. Yours faithfully, Governor Newsom **** Whenever I get a recorded phone call that begins . . .”do not hang up, this is an important call,” guess what I do? Yep. I hang up. Whenever I get a recorded phone call that begins . . .”do not hang up, this is an important call,” guess what I do? Yep. I hang up. **** Do humans eat more bananas than monkeys? Yes. In fact most grocery stores don’t even sell monkeys. **** Dining out . . . A man comes into a restaurant and asks, “How do you prepare a chicken here?” The waiter says, “We just tell them they’re going to die.” **** Three old guys out walking. First one says. “Windy isn’t it? “ Second one says, “No it’s Thursday”!! Third one says. “So am I. Lets go get a beer.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Mr. Davis - I read with interest your article of July 2nd entitled “Sharia and Freedom”. I agree with some of your points, and disagree with others. However, I write not to debate those points, but instead ask you to deliver the same critique of the current emerging authoritative oligarchy / kleptocracy in the USA led by the current administration. To use your words, you believe those also cannot “occupy the same throne” as democracy? Looking forward to your response in print. Regards, Don H. (Escondido)

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Escondido, 92025 *** East Valley Parkway Business Association Meeting 2nd Wednesday • 2pm August 12th. At Elote Restaurant, 1760 E. Valley Pkwy, Escondido. Visit www.evalley-parkway.com for more information. *** Chess at Park Avenue Community Center Home of Escondido Senior Center 210 Park Avenue, Escondido 760-839-4688

Peak wildfire season is around Free Mulch & Compost the corner and we’re here to help 1st & 3rd weekends every month you stay safe and prepared. (not open first week of July) Join us on July 18 in Vista for this important event and gain the tools and information you need to stay ready for wildfire season. Hear directly from SDG&E and our regional partners about practical steps to help protect your home and property from wildfire risk. At the fair, you’ll learn how to build an emergency kit, create a wildfire action plan, and make effective home improvements to help reduce wildfire hazards, along with other essential strategies to stay prepared before and during a wildfire. Staff will be on-hand to provide information about: Customer Assistance Programs Emergency Management Generator Safety Defensible Space Wildfire Mitigation Fire Agencies and much more Join us at other Safety Fairs from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. August 29 - Valley Center Bates Nut Farm 15954 Woods Valley Rd, Valley Center Admission is free and includes:

Self-serve event (bring your own containers, gloves, shovels). No commercial vehicles allowed. Open-bed trucks must be covered with a tarp. Dawn to dusk. Vacant lot at Vale Terrace Dr. & Williamston St. FREE Vista Farmers Market Every Saturday 8 a.m.-12 p.m. Vista Courthouse Parking Lot, 345 S. Melrose Dr. Vista Makers Market First Sunday of every month 1-5 p.m. The Commons, 802 S. Santa Fe Ave. Visit www.vista.gov information.

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*** Play Chess!! San Marcos Senior Center 111 Richmar Ave, San Marcos (760) 744-5535 www.sanmarcosca.gov/seniors Mondays 12:30 to 3:30 Adults of all skill levels are welcome.

Displays, information, live music *** and more, Kids activities Helpful safety information for the Table Tennis at the whole family Park Avenue Community Center *** What’s Happening in Vista? July 29th Blood Drive 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Civic Center parking lot, 200 Civic Center Dr. FREE

Calling all seniors age 50 and over, join us every Monday and Wednesday 1-3 pm. Everyone welcome – beginning to advanced level players. No sign-ups, no registration, just show up, play for free, and have fun!! Park Avenue Community Center 210 E Park Avenue

Adults of all skill levels are welcome. Drop in anytime Wednesday OR Friday noon-3pm to play or watch in the shuffleboard building. Follow the signs or ask at the front desk for directions. Friendly games with large boards and pieces provided. No fees or reservations. *** San Diego’s Summer Movies in the Park By Gig Conaughton, County of San Diego Communications Office This year, the Summer Movies in the Park’s current lineup is scheduled to show about 130 movies in parks all around the county through October. A current list of this summer’s movies can be found here.

Unite as The Heartland for a Performance at The Bornemann Theatre Music By Eras Presents a Powerful Celebration of the Songs, Stories and Spirit of American Rock-andRoll WHAT: Some of San Diego’s most celebrated musicians are coming together for one unforgettable night at The Bornemann Theatre at TERI Campus of Life. Music By Eras Presents: The Heartland is a fully produced concert experience celebrating the timeless songs that defined American rock-and-roll. Inspired by legendary artists including Tom Petty, Fleetwood Mac, Bruce Springsteen, Linda Ronstadt, Neil Young, Bob Seger, John Mellencamp, the Eagles and Creedence Clearwater Revival, the show brings audiences together through iconic music, powerful storytelling and exceptional live performances. The evening features an all-star lineup of acclaimed local artists: Whitney Shay – Five-time San Diego Music Award winner and Billboard No. 1 Blues Artist Jesse Ray Smith – Five-time San Diego Music Award nominee, including Best Americana Artist nominations in 2025 and 2026 Lauren Leigh – San Diego Music Award-winning singer-songwriter, powerhouse vocalist and member of Stucky Leigh Will Stucky – 2025 San Diego Music Award nominee for Best Local Recording and member of Stucky Leigh

WHY: Every ticket and concession purchase at The Bornemann Theatre helps fund TERI’s programs and services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). From education and the arts to employment training As always, this year’s list of movies and residential services, TERI includes something for just about creates opportunities for people of everyone ─ animated and live- all abilities to build meaningful, action films that include comedies, connected lives. musicals, action adventure, science WHEN: fiction and romance. Music By Eras Presents: The There are older classics like “Beauty Heartland and the Beast,” “Goonies,” “Shrek” Friday, August 7, 2026 “Ghostbusters,” and “Ratatouille.” 7:00 p.m. And there are numerous recent releases, from “The Wild Robot,” to WHERE: “A Minecraft Movie,” “Hoppers,” The Bornemann Theatre at TERI Campus of Life and 2025’s “Superman.” 555 Deer Springs Road San Marcos, CA 92069 *** FREE parking For more information about the No drink minimum County of San Diego Parks and On-site dining available before the Recreation Department, its parks show at TERI Common Grounds Café beginning at 4 p.m. and events, go to sdparks.org. TICKETS/MORE INFO: Tickets start at $35 **** Visit www.thebornemann.com Award-Winning San Diego Artists OODLES See Page 5 Movies typically begin about 15 minutes after the sun sets. Families and folk are encouraged to wear warm clothes and bring blankets as the weather can turn chilly when the sun goes down. Pre-show activities begin before dark.

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Travel companies say their customers are no-shows -- but are they? BY CHRISTOPHER ELLIOTT

On a recent flight from San Francisco to Paris, Dan Skilken was a no-show. It wasn’t his fault. The first leg of his flight to Denver was delayed by weather. His airline rebooked him on another flight to Paris, but someone pushed the wrong button, and the airline believed he had missed his connecting flight. “We figured it out when I went online to check our return reservation while in France and discovered we had no tickets,” he recalls. Airlines automatically cancel your reservation when you miss a leg of your flight. Fortunately, Skilken is no newbie. He runs a travel insurance website and understands the ins and outs of the travel industry. He talked to an airline representative in Paris, who quickly restored his tickets. The European Union last week agreed to bar airlines from canceling your return ticket or charging extra when you miss an outbound leg, though the change isn’t expected to take effect until next year. It would be easy to dismiss his problem as a oneoff, but I can’t. I’ve been seeing more “no-show” cases lately -- and many cost travelers dearly because they have to pay for new tickets or hotel rooms. It’s made some skeptical travelers wonder if travel companies aren’t using “no shows” as a way to generate a little extra cash. “No-shows are a bigger issue than people think,” says Brian Raffio, a senior travel coordinator for a tour operator that specializes in Africa. “Not only is it a logistical nightmare, but it holds significant revenue implications.” Raffio says travelers don’t understand that companies such as airlines, cruise lines and tour operators are not selling a physical product, but a specific date and time to use that product. They can’t resell it once the time passes. But are no-shows also an opportunity for the travel industry to make more money? Are some no-shows nonsense? Sometimes, travel companies get no-shows wrong, and it’s an error that I’ve seen a lot lately. Consider what happened to Teresa McGee recently when she flew from Detroit to Charlotte on American Airlines. McGee, a caregiver from Matthews, N.C., flew her outbound trip with-

out incident. But when she tried to fly home, an agent told her she didn’t have a ticket. “They couldn’t give me a reason,” McGee recalls. Eventually, she found out that American had incorrectly labeled her a “no-show” -- even though she had a boarding pass that proved she’d flown the first leg of her flight. “I tried to explain this to American Airlines numerous times,” she says. The airline told her she had to buy a new ticket for $572, which she did. But then it refused to refund her original ticket, and her credit card company sided with the airline when she tried to dispute the charges. I asked American Airlines about the mix-up, and it offered her a full refund of the new ticket without explanation. But this kind of thing has repeated itself so many times that I’ve begun to wonder if no-shows haven’t become a new revenue stream for travel companies. “It’s not about maximizing profits” Are no-shows a way to earn more money? Travel companies vehemently deny it. “It’s not about maximizing profit,” says Alex Foti, president of Bretton Woods Vacations, a vacation rental company in New Hampshire. “It’s about fairness.” He says no-shows are rare in his business, but when they happen, his company refunds any fees that are directly tied to services not rendered, such as the cleaning fee or optional charges like pet fees. But the rental amount itself is nonrefundable. But it can get complicated. For example, some rental companies will offer a partial refund if they can re-rent the property. Others won’t, so if they rent the property twice, they keep all the money. Airlines take a more sophisticated approach. They overbook flights, betting that some of the passengers won’t show up. When they don’t, the airlines keep their airfares. But falsely claiming that their customers didn’t show up for an outbound leg is definitely a red line. How do you avoid losing your money in a no-

show mixup? You don’t have to be the next no-show statistic. Here are a few pro tips for keeping your money. Stay connected. Flight schedules can change quickly. “Avoiding no-shows today requires agility and preparedness,” says Louise Truman, founder of the sustainable travel company Plotpackers. She recommends downloading your airline’s app for seamless travel updates. “It’s a lifesaver when things change unexpectedly,” she says. Keep your boarding pass. A boarding pass is a confirmation that you took a flight. And I have to be honest, these flight no-shows are troubling. At the very least, take a photo of your boarding pass to prove that you were on an outbound flight -- you may need it later as proof you were on the flight. Get insurance. Travel insurance can cover you in some circumstances. “If you miss your flight, cruise, or hotel stay because of a travel delay or missed connection, travel insurance can usually provide coverage,” says Terry Boynton, cofounder and president of Yonder Travel Insurance. Ask about extenuating circumstances. That’s the advice of Shehryar Khan, who owns a vacation rental in Seattle. He says that when someone has to cancel at the last minute because of bad weather or health issues, he can offer a refund. “We do this because the relationship with the guest is more important than the specific booking,” he says. Are no-shows a travel industry conspiracy? So are the travel industry’s evil bean counters trying to make money by incorrectly labeling you as a no-show? As I review the cases, I’m inclined to chalk them up to innocent errors made by travel companies. In other words, there’s probably not a no-show conspiracy. That being said, you should take every step you can to protect yourself from being a no-show. Keep your boarding passes, call ahead if you think you might be late checking in -- and never, ever, assume everything will be fine. Otherwise, TRAVEL See Page 11

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Charlie’s Restaurant

Man About Town

It appeared Charlie had a droll, dry sense of humor . . . and was quiet. But when you got to know him . . . well, he was quite the story teller. Dozens of times he had us doubled over in laughter. He didn’t tell jokes. He told stories. Some of which might even have been true.

by lyle e davis My home away from home. Went there for coffee with Pastor Huls and was informed that our dear friend, Charlie Mitich. founder and owner of Charlie’s Restaurant, passed away early yesterday morning, aged 90.

Recenly, Charlie broke his hip. His loving daughter, Suzie, looked after him night and day. And then Charlie passed. Early yesterday morning.

I knew Charlie quite well. To most folks he appeared to be a quiet businessman. And he was that. But he was also a legend in the food service business. He had owned several restaurants . . . all very successful. He hired great, talented people and treated them well. They stayed with him through thick and thin. Most of his staff have been with him for 20 years and more. That’s the sign of a good business . . .low

There wasa only one Charlie Mitich and I was priveleged to know him and call him my friend.

staff turnover. In addition to top staff Charlie always gave patrons more than they paid for. Generous portions of great food. Customers kept coming back.

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5th District Supervisor • Jim Desmond They promised to lower your costs—They just raised them again

You’ve heard the promises. Every election season, the same politicians stand up and tell you they’re going to make life more affordable. Then the moment the cameras are off, they do the opposite. This month, Sacramento approved what the California Tax-

payers Association calls the largest tax increase in our state’s history. There’s a new tax on health insurance, expected to raise premiums by roughly $100 a year for families already stretched thin by the cost of coverage. There’s a new tax on the software and digital products you download, applying California’s highest-in-the-nation sales tax to things you buy every day. And on July 1, our gas tax climbed again to 63.4 cents a gallon, keeping California’s prices at the very top in the country. Add it up. Higher premiums. Higher prices at the pump. A new charge on the technology your family and your job depend on. These aren’t abstractions on a budget spreadsheet. They’re dollars coming straight out of your paycheck, your grocery run, your retirement check.

Here’s what troubles me most: the people who voted for these increases are the same ones who told you they were fighting to bring costs down. You cannot claim to be for affordability while you reach deeper into working people’s pockets every single year. California is already one of the most expensive places in America to live. Rent, groceries, utilities, childcare, insurance — our families are carrying more than almost anyone in the nation. Our seniors on fixed incomes feel every increase immediately. Our young families are wondering whether they can afford to stay in the state they grew up in. Piling on the largest tax hike in state history doesn’t ease that burden. It deepens it. I’ll be honest with you: this is a pattern we have to fight at every level of government, including

San Marcos Mayor • Rebecca Jones Staying safe during extreme heat It’s another hot week in San Marcos and I encourage everyone to take a few simple precautions to stay safe and look out for one another. High temperatures can be especially dangerous for older adults, young children and those with underlying medical conditions. Please drink plenty of water, limit outdoor activities during the hottest part of the day, wear lightweight clothing and never leave children or pets in parked vehicles. If you have a neighbor, friend or family member who may be more vulnerable to the heat, take a few moments to check in on them. For those looking for a public air-conditioned place Las Posas Park Pool to beat the heat, the following locations are open to • Lap swim: Monday–Thursday, 6:30–10:30 a.m. the public: and 4:30–7:30 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 6:30 The San Marcos Senior Center recently reopened a.m.–2:30 p.m. with a newly upgraded HVAC system, creating a safer and more comfortable environment for older • Recreation swim: Daily, 10:30 a.m.–6 p.m. adults during periods of extreme heat and through• $4 drop-in or included with a Splash Pass memout the year. bership •Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Hot, dry weather also increases the risk of fire. The San Marcos Library, operated by the Coun- Please download the Genasys PROTECT app and do your part to prepare for emergencies now, bety of San Diego fore they actually occur. Visit sanmarcosca.gov/ beprepared for more resources on emergency pre• Wednesday: Noon to 7 p.m. paredness and staying informed. • Thursday: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. • Friday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. • Saturday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. You can also cool off at our city pools and splash pads. Woodland Park Pool • Recreation swim: Monday–Thursday, noon to 4 p.m.; Friday–Sunday, noon to 5 p.m. • $4 drop-in or included with a Splash Pass membership

here at the County. Every dollar we spend is your dollar, and I believe we owe you restraint, transparency, and results — not another bill. My commitment is to hold the line on costs where I have a vote, to push back against increases that hit our residents the hardest, and to always tell you the truth about what these decisions cost you. You deserve leaders who measure success by whether your life got more affordable, not by how much more they collected. I’m going to keep fighting for exactly that. Jim Desmond is a member of the San Diego County Board of Supervisors. He represents the 5th District, which includes Escondido, Valley Center, Pauma Valley, Palomar Mountain and much of the Backcountry.

ASSEMBLYMEMBER DR. DARSHANA PATEL

The laws we pass matter— so do the ones we improve When people think about the California Legislature, they often think about the new laws we pass each year. New legislation is an important part of public service, but it is only one part of the job. Throughout my years serving on local nonprofit boards and the school board, I learned that good governance is about more than responding to today’s challenges. It is also about examining the laws and systems already in place and asking whether they are still working as intended. That starts by asking a few simple questions: Why isn’t something working? What caused the problem? What changes will prevent it from happening again? That approach has shaped my work in the Legislature. While the bills I’ve authored this year span policy areas, they share a common goal: identifying gaps in our existing systems and improving the systems Californians rely on every day. PATEL See Page 12

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Unlocking the Power of Home Equity Sadly, I just found out someone very close to me passed away. And come to find out, it was “a couple of weeks ago”. It was not uncommon to go a couple of weeks between our talks. But after a text didn’t get a reply, I sent another, then another and then panic set in. So, after a week of sleuthing on-line, I finally remembered a connection and contacted them. Then I learned that he was gone.

California is a beautiful place to live, we are blessed with so much here in our state. If you have lived here for a while, and owned a home, you know one of the blessings is your home value.

I know this is not uplifting and not related to reverse mortgages at all. But it does remind me of how just living our lives is so important. Not to put things off, to enjoy making memories with those we love. And when we are old enough to start slowing down and enjoy life more, we should make the most of it.

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That value is a huge blessing. Your home equity can help you live in this beautiful state and enjoy this season of life. Not just with reverse mortgages either. There are several new loan programs for those over This has happened to me several times over the years, more so recently. 55 years old. And there is a Senior Heloc, which is a great loan product. I’ve witnessed it happening to my Mom with her friends. In this day of instant communication, it seems so difficult to find out if something As a homeowner, you have opportunity at your door. Even if you don’t have a mortgage, you should educate yourself about how to make has happened to those we care about. financial products work in your and your family’s favor. Life is more In this time of instant communication, I am reminded that we also have than work. We all realize that as we age. privacy protections in place. Our phones carry a wealth of information on us, much of it private. I have an iPhone. There is a Legacy Contact There are ways to make your life easier. You just need to ask. Feature. I have my daughter assigned as my Legacy Contact. She will still need to submit a death certificate to access my phone. But for me, As always, call me for information or to schedule a private meeting to that won’t be the only way she can access my contacts. I also keep a discuss your individual situation. 760-518-9839 good, old fashioned address book. So does my Mom. That way, when And keep on keeping on! the inevitable happens, friends and family will be notified.

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Last week we discussed the difference between the younger generation of DNs (30 and under) and the older DIs (40 and older). We ignored the “tweeners” (between 30 and 40) because they are a hybrid of DIs and DNs with blended characteristics. Both DIs and DNs use the extensive data storage of the IW as well as its ever improving AI but there is a subtle difference in the way each uses this resource. The DIs had formed their adult cognitive processes before the IW (intelligent web) and its integrated AI (artificial intelligence) became available. DIs historically had few alternatives to their internal cognitive processes when making judgments and decisions. They might consult written reference material or another person but the final

judgment was internal. When the AI stoked IW came along in 2001, DIs considered it as excellent “external” information source. Ns who grew up with the omnipresent IW, the process is a bit different. Throughout their formative years they were constantly exposed to the IW/AI with its vast data base and fast AI. As a result DNs tend to accept AI generated solutions without challenge from internal resources. The steady improvement in IQ scores throughout the 20th century is called the “Flynn Effect”. Since 2001 the IW with its AI has served as an alternative to internal cognizance. This may be responsible for recent measurable IQ reduction among DNs. For 100 years IQ scores have steadily rising about three points per decade (the “Flynn Effect”). The general rise in human IQ scores ended at the start of the 21st century as Generation Z became the first to experience “The Negative Flynn Effect”. In the early years of the 21st century with its immense data base and ever improving AI, the IW proved faster and more accurate than humans in analyzing and solving many problems. The DIs, with fully developed cognitive assets, recognized the IWs speed and accuracy and used the IWs and its AI as an external resource. DNs began accessing the IW before their internal cognitive resources had time to form. Instead of using the IW/AI as an external

asset, DNs internalized its processing power as a substitute for developing and using their internal resources. The answers and solutions generated by DIs and DNs come from the same source but there is an important difference. Because DNs relied on the data base of the IW and the processing ability of AI, they have no reason to use internal storage and cognition to obtain answers and solutions. As a result, unlike their DI counterparts, DNs have never fully developed their internal data storage and cognitive abilities. This is evidenced by the recent five point drop in Z generation IQ test scores.

cial intelligence that exceeds our own. Since we climbed out of the trees nearly four hundred thousand years ago we have found ways to accommodate our physical and sensory limitations. Only in the last twenty five years have we also found ways to supplement our mental limitations with instant access to our knowledge base and an artificial intelligence to process it. By the end of this century the last of the generation of humans to rely on their internal cognitive resources will be gone. The world will belong to progeny of those who today we call “digital natives”. Will we humans use the advancements in technology to move So it appears that we DIs will on to ever loftier achievements or be the last generation of humans will we become knuckle dragging to have spent our formative years drones tended by robots who feed without the benefit of instant uni- and clothe us? The jury is still out! versal access to the sum of mankind’s knowledge and an artifi-

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Renovated Escondido Public Library to reopen Aug. 3 Ribbon-cutting and public tours scheduled for Aug. 1 The City of Escondido will celebrate the reopening of the renovated Escondido Public Library with a community ribbon-cutting and public tours on Saturday, August 1. Ceremonies begin at 9 a.m. and end at noon. The library will officially reopen for regular service on Monday, August 3, at 9 a.m. Located at 239 S. Kalmia St., the 45,000-square-foot library has undergone a major renovation—addressing critical infrastructure needs while transforming the building into a more accessible, flexible and welcoming community resource. Following the reopening, the library will resume a seven-day-a-week schedule, including Sunday hours. The renovation was supported by a $10 million Building Forward Library Facilities Improvement Program grant from the California State Library, which waived the City’s matching-fund requirement. The City Council subsequently approved $815,000 to replace all the building’s windows rather than only those on the first floor. The City also approved $828,000 to support the library’s temporary relocation and continued operation at Mershops North County Mall during construction. “This renovation allowed us to address longstanding infrastructure needs while reimagining how the library can serve the community,” said Library Director Rino Landa. “The renewed building better supports our role as a community hub and our mission to provide equal access to information and educational experiences that inspire learning and foster participation in a thoughtful, diverse society.” A more welcoming and flexible library Although the renovation did not expand the building’s footprint, about 2,250 square feet of former staff space has been repurposed for public use. New and improved amenities include: • A café and bookstore area • Dedicated Teen and Tween Spaces • A Quiet Space for reading and study • Nine private individual and group study pods • Open communal workspaces and collaboration areas • A flexible activity and makerspace • Lower shelving to improve visibility and natural light • Updated heating, ventilation and air-conditioning systems • Roof and window repairs • Accessible restrooms and other ADA improvements • Solar-panel canopies in the parking lot The renovation also preserves important elements of the original library, including student-created tiles and the murals in the children’s library. A new exterior mural honoring the Kumeyaay Nation’s creation story has been added. The artwork was made possible through a donation from the Escondido Community Foundation, with additional support from the Escondido Public Art Commission. Community organizations also contributed substantially to the renewed facility. The Escondido Library Board of Trustees approved $311,445 in Library Trust funds for furniture, fixtures and equipment not covered by the State grant. The Escondido Library Foundation donated $107,000 for furniture and equipment in the Children’s Library. The nine new study pods, with a combined cost of $105,847, were supported by several sources. The Friends of the Escondido Public Library donated $60,484, the Escondido Public Library Friends of Literacy Services contributed $30,242, and the remaining $15,121 came from literacy grants and library operating funds. Transition back to Kalmia Street Saturday, June 27 was the final day of service at the temporary North County Mall location. From now through Friday, July 31: Limited main library services will operate from the Pioneer Room at 247 S. Kalmia Street, next to the main library. Temporary hours will be Monday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., while staff relocate more than 130,000 books and other materials. Saturday, August 1: Community ribbon-cutting ceremony followed by public tours of the renovated library. Ceremonies begin at 9 a.m. and end at noon. Monday, August 3: The Escondido Public Library officially reopens at 9 a.m. and resumes a new seven-day schedule: Monday — Thursday 9 a.m. – 7 p.m., Friday and Saturday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., and Sundays 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. The library serves about 21,000 visitors each month and expects to wel-

come more than 265,000 visitors during the 2025–2026 fiscal year. More than 100,000 people hold Escondido Public Library cards, including about 25,000 active borrowers. Patrons check out about 40,000 physical items each month, totaling more than 450,000 checkouts during the past year. Additional tours and reopening activities will be announced through the library’s programs and events calendar. About the Escondido Public Library The Escondido Public Library provides access to information, resources and educational and cultural experiences that support lifelong learning and community participation. For more information, visit www.escondidolibrary.org

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The Pastor Speaks . . . Is It The End? By Pastor Huls

passed since that controversy, and I still can’t figure out what the big argument was. I suspect much of it had to do with political views rather than climate at all. Of course, when we talk about climate, we are talking about weather, and what is more interesting than that? In fact, there is more verbiage about the weather than the stock market or politics.

Pastor Huls It seems that we are having unprecedented weather. Many people have asked me if I remember anything like it. I must admit that I haven’t. But then I haven’t lived forever either. Historically, we can look to the past and find catastrophic moments in Earth’s history. There have been a few times when human beings have recorded such events of the past. It is different because we interpret events, often attaching religious meaning to them. This phenomenon has taken on a new twist since Al Gore popularized the idea of climate change. When I discussed it with friends of mine, suggesting that there was such a thing, I quickly learned that a religious fervor prevented any discussion at all. Over time, it became more of a political issue than a scientific one. Many years have

Today’s world is different. There are two factors that we have to consider. There indeed seems to be more disastrous flooding in new areas. We have had severe storms with huge hail. Tornados in great numbers have repeatedly ravaged areas, leaving many dead. While earthquakes are not the pattern in our local area, we are reminded that the BIG one will hit us soon. Some minor earthquakes have occurred, but not with disastrous results, such as in Venezuela. There is talk of a cataclysmic eruption at Yellowstone, but until then, we wait. Either way, Mother Earth is reacting to forces far beyond our control. We can hardly put this in the category of climate change. Our reaction is usually to minor things like a hot spell. Beyond that is the issue of rainfall or the snowpack.

Whether these factors are a part of a bigger change remains to be seen as a worldwide shift; this is left to the study of the experts. Historically, there have been major periods of drought, rainfall, and seismic shifts. The world has been around for a long time, and we see evidence of major changes.

rising against nations, signs in the heavens with the moon, and celestial events. All of this will lead to the end of life and history as we know it. Many believers, especially in the Christian tradition, see it as a sign of the end. These are all used to warn people to be ready when the end comes.

The second factor that we consider is the influence of religion. It is the most recent position of the teachings of Jesus Christ and the early church leaders. Much is connected with the end times and the judgment of God. Before the New Testament, we have little by way of predictions. The Hebrew portion of the Bible has little to say about predicting the future. In fact, most quotes regarding the prophets are takeaways from the New Testament. The main text often quoted is from Matthew 24, which includes Jesus’ second coming. This is followed by the Apostle Paul and finally the Book of Revelation. In these works, there is a discussion of the end times, God’s judgment, the end of history as we know it, preceded by cataclysmic events with floods, earthquakes, wars and rumors of wars, the rapture, nations

Such proclamations have been made since the teachings of Jesus Christ were interpolated into the Old Testament, or the Hebrew Bible. This has been a part of the Christian belief system for two thousand years. Are those claims closer to the end? Many believe so. Every day, preachers and teachers have taken the words, especially Matthew 24 and Paul’s writings, as sure signs that the end is near. One reaction is to wait for it to happen. The other reaction is to be about the Lord’s business and make of this world a better place to live. The ultimate question is, what is the will of God? Has He had enough of this world and humanity to bring it all to a close? And the next question is, why does He want to end it? Is the answer as simple as the Christian community portrays it? Is the rest of humanity on the same page?

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PATEL From Page 6

Restoring accountability in our justice system One example comes from a tragedy that forever changed our San Diego community. In 2001, the Santana High School shooting claimed the lives of two students, injured thirteen others, and left lasting scars on countless families. More than two decades later, the individual responsible sought recall and resentencing through a legal pathway that was never intended to apply to crimes of that magnitude. Although the Board of Parole Hearings determined that he continued to pose an unreasonable risk to public safety, existing law created an opportunity that did not align with the Legislature’s original intent. I recognized that this was a gap between the purpose of the law and its real-world application. To address it, I authored AB 1959, legislation that restores the original intent of the resentencing process by ensuring that this pathway cannot be used in cases involving the most serious violent crimes committed by juveniles. Rehabilitation remains an important principle of our justice system, but it must be balanced with accountability and a commitment to protecting our communities. Giving families better tools to access treatment I have taken the same approach when addressing gaps in healthcare. For families facing substance use disorder, the decision to seek treatment often comes during one of the most difficult moments they will ever experience. When a loved one is finally

ready to get help, families need reliable information about where they can turn for quality care. California created a statewide treatment directory to help patients compare licensed providers. But because participation by private facilities remained voluntary, families were often left with incomplete information while making some of the most important decisions of their lives. I saw an opportunity to strengthen this system. I authored legislation requiring licensed treatment facilities to participate in the state’s treatment directory, creating a more complete and transparent resource for families. With easily accessible information about available services, accepted insurance, and treatment options, Californians will be better equipped to make informed decisions and find the care they need. Improving coordination to help students succeed I have applied the same problemsolving approach to education. California has made significant investments to improve student outcomes, yet achievement gaps continue to affect more than one million students each year. At the same time, school districts often navigate multiple state agencies that share similar goals but operate independently, resulting in overlapping requirements and inconsistent guidance. I identified this fragmentation as a barrier preventing schools from receiving the coordinated support they need. To address it, I introduced legislation establishing a statewide strategy to align education policy, improve collaboration among agencies, and better

support local schools in closing persistent achievement gaps. By making state government work more effectively together, we can help educators focus their time and energy where it matters most: supporting students. The responsibility to improve what already exists At first glance, these issues may appear unrelated. One concerns public safety. Another focuses on healthcare. A third addresses education. Yet each reflects the same responsibility: ensuring that government works the way Californians expect it to work. Too often, discussions about government focus only on creating something new. Innovation is important, but effective governing also requires us to evaluate existing policies, recognize where they fall short, and make improvements when needed. That is the work I have brought to the Legislature: listening to communities, identifying gaps, and developing solutions that make government more responsive and effective. Good government is not measured simply by the number of bills we pass. It is measured by whether our work makes a meaningful difference in people’s lives. That means closing unintended loopholes, cutting unnecessary red tape and regulatory burdens, improving coordination, and strengthening public trust in our institutions. The work of governing is never truly finished. It requires us to listen carefully, learn from experience, and continually improve the systems Californians rely upon every day. After decades in local government,

John Van Zante’s Critter Corner

It Got How Hot How Fast? Since 2000 I’ve held a news conference every summer, warning people NOT to leave pets in closed cars on hot days. I told reporters about the dangers, then got into a shelter vehicle holding an old garden thermometer. Every few years, a brave reporter would get in with me to experience the heat. A few years ago, we switched to a digital thermometer that shows real time temperature updates. That’s way better than waiting for the garden thermometer to catch up. Then we added a laser thermometer. You point at the asphalt, hit the button, and it shows the temperature of the ground your dog is walking on. On July 16th, we conducted the 2026 Heat Danger Demonstration. After two decades of getting in the car myself, my other half, our office manager, and the shelter president ganged up and said they would no longer allow me to get in. “You’ve become the old guy that you’ve warned everyone not to leave in a hot car.”

Meet Niki Plasse. She’s our Rancho Coastal Humane Society Community Outreach Manager. For the second year in a row, with the cameras rolling, Niki opened the car door, sat the thermometer on the dashboard facing out so the reporters could see it, then climbed in and shut the door. It was 83 degrees. In a few seconds, Niki’s face began to glow. The thermometer jumped to 90. Ten seconds later it hopped to 99 degrees. The reporters could read her lips as Niki asked, “How hot is it in here?” As those words came out of her mouth, it jumped 108, then it hit 115. That’s when Niki got out, for her own safety. The temperature in the car had gone from 83 degrees to 115 in 90 seconds. In less time than it takes to run in and buy a soda, the temperature in the car became potentially deadly. Niki said, “It’s not just the heat. There’s no air flow. It’s stifling.” The danger is that it gets much hotter, much faster than people think it will.

How dangerous is it to leave a pet or person in a car on a hot day? As I told the reporters, “It’s not worth taking a chance. Because, if you’re wrong, you don’t get a second chance.”

science, and education, I have learned that the strongest solutions rarely come from treating symptoms alone. They come from understanding the underlying problem and addressing it thoughtfully. Public policy should follow the same principle. Because the best laws are not simply the ones we pass. They are the ones that continue to fulfill the promise they were written to keep. Dr. Darshana Patel represents Assembly District 76, which includes the cities of Escondido, San Marcos, and northern parts of the City of San Diego, as well as the unincorporated areas of Del Dios, Elfin Forest, Fairbanks Ranch, Harmony Grove, Lake San Marcos, and Rancho Santa Fe. Assemblymember Patel is the Chair of the Assembly Education Committee and serves on the following committees: EDGHI (Economic Development, Growth, and Household Impact), Health, Higher Education, Budget, and the Budget Subcommittee #3 on Education Finance. TRAVEL From Page 4

you could end up losing your room, your place on your tour -- or having to buy a new airline ticket. Christopher Elliott is an author, consumer advocate, and journalist. He founded Elliott Advocacy, a nonprofit organization that helps solve consumer problems. He publishes Elliott Confidential, a travel newsletter, and the Elliott Report, a news site about customer service. If you need help with a consumer problem, you can reach him here or email him at chris@elliott.org.

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AMELIA From Page 1

Reagan commended her as: “One of the most daring and celebrated figures in all American history.” AMELIA EARHART’S DISAPPEARANCE CONTINUES TO BE DEBATED. Amelia Earhart’s disappearance over the central Pacific Ocean on 2 July 1937 still remains one of aviation’s greatest enigmas and unsolved mysteries -and the public is still engulfed with unceasing curiosity which has begat multiple conspiracy theories, including suspicions of her being a U.S. spy and a subsequent government cover-up. Many of these theories will be discussed – and why U.S. government data surrounding her mysterious disappearance were even “classified” in the first place. Despite the largest search and rescue operations in history – down through the decades -- no trace of her or her navigator, Fred Noonan, has ever been found. But we’re getting ahead of our story. “THE BEST PLACE TO START IS AT THE BEGINNING.” To paraphrase Glinda, the Good Witch of the North from the Wizard of Oz: “The best place to start is at the beginning.” She first entered the world as Amelia Mary Earhart in Atchison, Kansas (born 24 July 1897; she disappeared 2 July 1937 and was officially declared dead 5 January 1939). Amelia Earhart was predominantly of German and English ancestry, the daughter of Samuel “Edwin” Stanton Earhart and Amelia “Amy” Earhart. IS AMELIA EARHART HONORED & CELEBRATED AROUND THE WORLD TODAY? Incredibly, Amelia Earhart no longer belongs to just America – she belongs to the world – a distinction not always accorded to other heroic American figures. Her legacy as a trailblazing aviatrix whose daring feats set speed and distance records, along with her global support for women’s rights in the fields of science, technology, and aviation pioneering is globally recognized today.

scholarships, and international aviation organization around the planet. She was the recipient of the Cross of the French Legion of Honor, and her memory is kept alive in the UK, Canada, and Mexico, among other nations. She is ensconced in Australian Aviation History and Australian educators and resources frequently utilize Earhart’s story to inspire Australian students. Amelia Earhart’s memory is honored in both Germany and Italy, primarily through academic fellowships, local infrastructure, and historical tributes to her transatlantic aviation feats. HER MEMORY IS EVEN PART OF WELSH FOLKLORE TODAY, IF YOU CAN BELIEVE THAT. Earhart’s life, history, and memory are even part of Welsh local history and folklore today. In June 1928, after becoming the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic, her seaplane unexpectedly touched down in the Loughor Estuary in South Wales. The surprise landing sparked a legendary, century-old rivalry between two neighboring Welsh villages over who actually hosted the aviation pioneer. In Barry Docks, a major port facility in Wales, it is claimed that a local Welsh fisherman in a rowing boat heard first heard Amelia Earhart shout, “Where am I?” The tale is etched on a Barry Port Harbor Monument and stone plaque celebrating the historic event which can be seen today by tourists. However, a neighboring Welsh village two miles away from Barry Port asserts a different claim, stating that locals assert Earhart put her head out of her plane in their own region and asked “Where am I?” And someone on shore yelled back: “Pwll inlet!” To this day, in 2026, this rivalry between two Welsh villages in South Wales is known as “The Great Welsh Amelia Earhart Controversy,” a colorful slice of local lore in the area, cementing Earhart in the cultural memory of succeeding Welsh generations for 98 years now, and counting. AMELIA EARHART’S MYSTERIOUS DISAPPEARANCE IN MID-FLIGHT ALONG WITH NAVIGATOR FRED NOONAN.

She often wrote about her world travels and lectured on them, and became a best-selling author who permeated the imagination of millions of people everywhere.

What truly happened back then, 89 years ago when Amelia Earhart and navigator Fred Noonan vanished over the Pacific Ocean and why have Americans and the world still yearning for more details?

On top of it all, she was a woman during a time and Zeitgeist when women were expected to prioritize marriage and children.

The lack of conclusive evidence has fueled decades upon decades of speculation. And researchers, scientists, and explorers (including the U.S. Navy) continue to this day to launch expeditions, utilizing advanced technology and sonar to try and uncover one of history’s greatest and intriguing

In 2026 foreign countries hold her in high esteem and honor her memory through various historical monuments,

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THE AMELIA EARHART GOVERNMENT FILES: WERE THEY CLASSIFIED OR UNCLASSIFIED?

“She disappeared in the South Pacific while trying to become the first woman to fly around the World,” Trump repeated at the time.

Last year, on 26 September 2025, due to continuous public interest and persistent rumors of a government cover-up, U.S. President Donald Trump directed the declassification and release of all government records pertaining to Amelia Earhart’s final flight when she attempted to be the first woman to circumnavigate the globe. Following this directive, the U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) and the Director of National Intelligence formally began the rolling release of thousands of pages of these declassified documents on 14 November 2025, publicly available at: archives.gov. Despite these unsealing, aviation experts noted that much of the information -such as U.S. Coast Guard radio logs and investigation reports -- had already been released to the public decades prior. The story of the American aviation pioneer, who vanished while flying over the Pacific Ocean, “has captivated millions,” the U.S president wrote on social media during this announcement of transparency in 2025. Earhart’s disappearance during an attempt to circumnavigate the globe spawned numerous theories - from a simple crash due to fuel exhaustion to more elaborate claims of Japanese capture and/or U.S government espionage.

“Amelia made it almost three quarters around the world before she suddenly, and without notice, vanished, never to be seen again,” Trump concluded. The two other prominent theories are that Earhart crash-landed on or near the then-Japanese Marshall Islands, or that she made it to Nikumaroro Island near Kiribati and died as a castaway there. There is no conclusive evidence for either of these theories - but that has not stopped amateur and professional historians from digging into them. Parts of a skeleton found on Nikumaroro in 1940 were initially thought to have been hers, but doctors at the time decided they belonged to a male body. The documents that were declassified and released last year were supposed to include “all government records related to Amelia Earhart, her final trip, and everything else about her,” according to Trump. As previously stated, this was not the case: many files remained classified and inaccessible for public viewing – all of which only heightens public suspicions and conspiracy theories. It is remarkable that interest in her case including efforts to locate the wreckage of Earhart’s plane -- has remained persistently strong for almost 90 years.

NOT ALL EMILIA EARHART DATA WAS “DECLASSIFIED” AND RELEASED.

Last year, a group of researchers said they might have found Earhart’s longlost plane.

While some FBI files and Navy search reports have been declassified over the decades, some records have remained inaccessible, fueling speculation about a cover-up: why are some files still suppressed from public viewing as people have suspiciously inquired from several nations?

They used sonar imaging to map the ocean floor around Howland Island, leading them to what they said could be a small aircraft lying around 4,877 metres (16,000 feet) below the surface.

In retrospect, Earhart disappeared while trying to reach Howland Island, a remote, uninhabited coral island owned by the U.S so that her plane could refuel.

In 2022, a series of events took place in Londonderry (officially also called Derry in Northern Ireland) to commemorate the 90th anniversary of Earhart’s historic transatlantic landing.

She had already flown eastward from Oakland, California to Lae in Papua New Guinea in her twin-engine Electra plane, before she and navigator Fred Noonan vanished somewhere over the Pacific. OFFICIAL U.S. EXPLANATION.

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The official explanation is that the plane suffered communication problems while the two struggled to find the island, and that Earhart eventually crashed into the ocean when she ran out of fuel. While this version of events is largely accepted, no physical evidence - such as debris - has ever been found to back it

Despite all of this, her worldwide accolades continue.

The belief that the government covered up her disappearance largely centers on two major theories: THE SPY MISSION MYTH: Speculation arose that Earhart was on a covert intelligence-gathering mission for the U.S. government over Japanesecontrolled territories in the Pacific. However, a 1967 security review of Navy files by the FBI during President Lyndon B. Johnson’s administration determined that she was not a spy and that the files did not warrant classification.

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THE SAIPAN CAPTURE THEORY: Some claim Earhart and Noonan landed in the Marshall Islands, were captured by Japanese forces, and subsequently died as prisoners on Saipan. However, official investigations have repeatedly found no credible evidence to substantiate this. Due to continuous public interest and persistent rumors of a government cover-up, finally led President Donald Trump to order the declassification of all government records pertaining to her final flight. Following this directive, the Director of National Intelligence and the U.S. National Archives made thousands of pages of previously gathered documents publicly available (ibid: at archives. gov.) Despite these unsealing, aviation experts noted that much of the information— such as U.S. Coast Guard radio logs and

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HEARD ON A SHORTWAVE RADIO COULD HAVE BEEN EARHART’S FINAL WORDS . In July 1937, 15-year-old Betty Klenck in St. Petersburg, Florida, tuned her family’s shortwave radio and transcribed terrifying, real-time distress calls from Amelia Earhart. Her contemporaneous notes detailed harrowing phrases such as “waters high!” and “water’s knee deep - let me out!” and “help us quick!” Betty’s transcription is considered one of the most creditable post-loss signals from Earhart’s final days. Some researchers, such as those at the International Group for Historic Aircraft Recovery, believe these messages genuinely indicate Earhart and her navigator Fred Noonan survived the initial crash but became marooned castaways on a deserted island (such as Gardner Island, now Nikumaroro) and could only broadcast when the tide was low enough to run their aircraft’s engine. While the official U.S. Navy’s conclusion is that the plane sank shortly after crashing into the Pacific, 15-yearold Betty’s meticulous documentation remains a cornerstone for alternative theories about the aviator’s final chapter. Also, a housewife in Toronto, Canada heard a shorter message, but it was no less dire: “We have taken in water . . . we can’t hold on much longer!”

In that harrowing scene, the International Group for Historic Aircraft Recovery (TIGHAR) believes, was probably one of the final moments of Earhart’s life. The group put forth the theory in a paper that analyses radio distress calls heard in the days after Earhart disappeared. These different recording transcriptions from different sources, independently, seem to corroborate the essence of what truly transpired during Earhart’s final distress calls. On July 2, 1937, the US Navy put an “all ships, all stations” bulletin, as National Post says. The authorities asked everyone “with a shortwave radio and a trained ear to listen in to the frequencies Amelia Earhart had been using on her trip when she used 3105 and 6210 kilohertz.” It was not, however, an easy task. The Electra, the plane Amelia flew was, unfortunately, only designed to have a radio reach within a few hundred miles. The Pacific Ocean was much more vast than a couple hundred miles. Amelia Earhart’s last confirmed (inflight) transmission, received at 8:43 a.m. on 2 July 1937, by the U.S. Coast Guard cutter CGC Itasca, was: “We are on the line 157 337. We will repeat this message. We will repeat this on 6210 kilocycles. Wait!” AMELIA See Page 14

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AMELIA From Page 13

Because the plane disappeared without a trace, historians and researchers still debate her exact final moments when alive. In the days following her disappearance, numerous stations and amateur radio operators reported hearing faint, desperate distress signals. These faint messages, barely intelligible, unfortunately, remain unverified.

planned to match the same days and month as Charles Lindbergh’s transatlantic flight (on 20 and 21 May, 1927) exactly five years prior. Lindbergh’s transatlantic flight was between New York City and Paris, while Earhart’s was from Canada to Ireland. Charles Lindbergh took off from Roosevelt Field, New York, on the morning of 20 May 1927, and landed in Paris on the evening of May 21, 1927.

THE CASTAWAY THEORY. Reputable sources, such as the International Group for Historic Aircraft Recovery theorize that Earhart and Noonan successfully landed their Lockheed Electra plane on the reef of a remote atoll, i.e. Nikumaroro, and that distress signals continued to be transmitted for days.

Amelia Earhart took off from Harbour Grace, Newfoundland, Canada on 20 May 1932, and landed in Northern Ireland on the morning of 21 May 1932.

In declassified files, another recording was heard shortly after: “We have taken in water, my navigator is badly hurt! We are in need of medical care and must have help! We can’t hold on much longer!”

It is virtually impossible for today’s 2026 generation to fully comprehend and appreciate what she accomplished in a different America, a different world in which she lived.

The U.S. Navy and aviation experts concluded that she and navigator Fred Noonan quickly ran out of fuel, ditched into the deep Pacific, and the plane sank. Further details on the fate of the castaways, Amelia Earhart and navigator Fred Noonan, sadly remain unknown to this day. Regarding her historic and successful transatlantic flight, Amelia Earhart’s immortality is secure for all-time. And for that she is remembered and celebrated today. On 20 and 21 May 1932 she took off from Harbour Grace in Newfoundland, Canada, and completed her historic journey landing in a pasture near Londonderry, Northern Ireland. Her immortal flight was successfully

Amelia Earhart lived and achieved her monumental endeavors in a totally different America than today.

Women were generally unable to secure their own credit lines or purchase a car without a male co-signer until the passage of the Equal Credit Opportunity Act in 1974. For that once-little girl who grew up as a ‘tom boy’ in Atchison, Kansas, the young child early-on showed she was cut from a different bolt. That small child seemed to have a spirit of adventure and would set off daily to explore her neighborhood with her younger sister, Pidge. Unlike most dainty little girls of her era, Amelia Earhart and her younger sister were often found climbing trees, hunting rats with a rifle, and sledding downhill. Biographers characterize them as tomboys. What causes most little girls to be squeamish and scream, Amelia and

her sister were vastly different. The girls kept worms, moths, katydids (nocturnal insects closely related to crickets and grasshoppers) which they gathered in a growing collection. In 1904, with the help of her uncle, Amelia Earhart constructed a homemade ramp that was fashioned after a roller coaster she had seen on a trip to St. Louis, Missouri, and secured it to the roof of the family tool shed. After her well-documented first flight off the ramp, she emerged from the broken box that had served as a sled with a bruised lip, a torn dress, and a “sensation of exhilaration,” saying loudly: “Oh, Pidge! It’s just like flying!” Little did the world know at the time, that this little child would, indeed, fly into the history books . . . and be celebrated and honored around the world to this very day. On Friday 24 July – this very month in 2026 – America will celebrate “Amelia Earhart Day” across these United States. That small child grew and has walked into the pantheon of the immortals – and she no longer just belongs to America. She belongs to foreign lands and distant places around the world, where she is lovingly embraced and remembered.

FICTITIOUS Business NAME STATEMENT 2026-9013986 The name of the business: Barons Market, Barons Marketplace, Barons, Barons Wine & Food, located at 2800 Roosevelt Street, carlsbad, CA 92008. Registrant, Shemran, Inc., 12420 Kirkham Ct., Poway, CA 92065. This business is operated by a Corporation. First day of business 6/1/2026 /s/ Rachel Shemirani, President with Jordan Z. Marks, SD Coun-

ty Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 6/24/2026 7/2, 7/9, 7/16, 7/23/2026 FICTITIOUS Business NAME STATEMENT 2026-9013415 The name of the business: Xing’s Cafe, located at 5116 Solola Ave., San Diego, CA 92114. Registrant, LNS LLC, 5116 Solola Ave., San Diego, CA 92114. This business is operated by a Limited Liability Company. First day of business N/A /s/ Bryan Soldara, CEO with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 6/16/2026 7/2, 7/9, 7/16, 7/23/2026 FICTITIOUS Business NAME STATEMENT 2026-9013132 The name of the business: 626 Equipment Rentals, located at 175 Via Vera Cruz, San Marcos, CA 92078. Registrant, Six To Six Inc., 175 Via Vera Cruz, San Marcos, CA 92078. This business is operated by a Corporation. First day of business 4/4/1984

/s/ Leslie P. Linn, President with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 6/11/2026 7/2, 7/9, 7/16, 7/23/2026 FICTITIOUS Business NAME STATEMENT 2026-9014193 The name of the business: Presidential Structures, located at 747 N. Twin Oaks Valley Rd., Ste 3, San Marcos, CA 92069. Registrant, Mike Bernier, 747 N. Twin Oaks Valley Rd., Ste 3, San Marcos, CA 92069. This business is operated by an Individual. First day of business 4/20/1995 /s/ Mike Bernier with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/ Recorder of San Diego on 6/26/2026 7/2, 7/9, 7/16, 7/23/2026 FICTITIOUS Business NAME STATEMENT 2026-9013798 The name of the business: Fresh Flow Cleaning Solutions, located at 2492 Solara Lane, Vista, CA 92081. Registrant, Fresh Flow Vents LLC,2492 Solara Lane, Vista, CA 92081. This

Readers can view the CBS TV 8 newscast with me and my editor, lyle e davis, featured on the Zevelyzone which aired multiple times on CBS and its affiliate channels. So far three of my cover stories have brought the CBS TV 8 news team to Escondido (the first two times with the late Larry Himmel) and I give thanks to my Heavenly Father, for I have no talent other than what He has blessed me with. MR. DAVID ROSS. I also wish to thank my literary true-life hero, Mr. David Ross, editor of both Escondido’s TimesAdvocate and the Valley Roadrunner in Valley Center, CA. Mr. Ross recently celebrated a milestone 40 years as the editor of the Roadrunner! Of all the people in this world, Mr. Ross is my highest literary inspiration! He is the driving force for all I hope to achieve! God bless him.

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LEGALS FICTITIOUS Business NAME STATEMENT 2026-9013441 The name of the business: Yummy Fruit Candy Bar, located at 773 Hillsboro Way, San Marcos, CA 92069. Registrant, Lily Fleur Clothing Inc, 773 Hillsboro Way, San Marcos, CA 92069. This business is operated by a Corporation. First day of business N/A /s/ Lily Eastridge with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/ Recorder of San Diego on 6/16/2026 7/2, 7/9, 7/16, 7/23/2026

And special thanks to CBS TV 8 reporter Jeff Zevely who continues to stay in touch and even sent me an autographed CBS TV card with his photo and a handwritten sentiment which says: “Friedrich, you inspire me! Keep sharing the good. Your friend Jeff Zevely.”

business is operated by a Limited Liability Company. First day of business N/A /s/ Michael G. Watkins Jr., Managing Member with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/ Recorder of San Diego on 6/22/2026 7/2, 7/9, 7/16, 7/23/2026 FICTITIOUS Business NAME STATEMENT 2026-9014293 The name of the business: Ahi Sushi and Grill, located at 157 N. Twin Oaks Valley Road, San Marcos, CA 92069. Registrant, Yen Sushi Inc., 157 N. Twin Oaks Valley Road, San Marcos, CA 92069. This business is operated by a Corporation. First day of business 5/1/2019 /s/ Hoa Vo, Secretary with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 6/29/2026 7/2, 7/9, 7/16, 7/23/2026 FICTITIOUS Business NAME STATEMENT 2026-9014335 The name of the business: Tossed and Found Stacy, located at 520

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Peach Way, San Marcos, CA 92069. Registrant, Stacy Lynn Davis, 520 Peach Way, San Marcos, CA 92069. This business is operated by an Individual. First day of business 1/1/2026 /s/ Stacy Davis with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/ Recorder of San Diego on 6/29/2026 7/2, 7/9, 7/16, 7/23/2026 FICTITIOUS Business NAME STATEMENT 2026-9014188 The name of the business: Marquesitas la Roca, located at 159 Natal Way, Vista, CA 92083. Registrant, Estefanny Zuleyma Mendieta Ordonez, 159 Natal Way, Vista, CA 92083. This business is operated by an Individual. First day of business 6/26/2026 /s/ Estefanny Zuleyma Mendieta Ordonez with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 6/26/2026 7/2, 7/9, 7/16, 7/23/2026 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

FBN# 2026-9014010 Fictitious Business Name(s): AAA RELAX SPA Located at: 277 S. RANCHO FE RD #L SAN MARCOS, CA 92078 County of San Diego This business is registered by the following: GUIFANG HE 277 S. RANCHO FE RD #L SAN MARCOS, CA 92078 This business is conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL. The first day of business was 02/14/2010. /s/ GUIFANG HE This statement was filed with JORDAN Z. MARKS, San Diego County Clerk on JUNE 24, 2026. Published in THE PAPER 07/09, 07/16, 07/23, 07/30/2026 -FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FBN# 2026-9014421 Fictitious Business Name(s): BUTTER PEOPLE Located at:

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960 POSTAL WAY #92 VISTA, CA 92083 County of San Diego This business is registered by the following: BUTTER PEOPLE LLC 960 POSTAL WAY #92 VISTA, CA 92083 This business is conducted by A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. The first day of business was 04/20/2026. /s/ JOSHUA DAVIS, MEMBER This statement was filed with JORDAN Z. MARKS, San Diego County Clerk on JUNE 30, 2026. Published in THE PAPER 07/09, 07/16, 07/23, 07/30/2026 -FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FBN# 2026-9015367 Fictitious Business Name(s): MH&C MHC Located at: 270 LOBELIA DR VISTA, CA 92083 County of San Diego This business is registered by the following: PEDRO MARTINEZ PEDRAZA 270 LOBELIA DR VISTA, CA 92083 YESENIA S MARTINEZ 270 LOBELIA DR VISTA, CA 92083 This business is conducted by A MARRIED COUPLE The first day of business was 07/01/2026. /s/ YESENIA S. MARTINEZ This statement was filed with JORDAN Z. MARKS, San Diego County Clerk on JULY 13, 2026. Published in THE PAPER 07/16, 07/23, 07/30, 08/06/2026 -FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FBN# 2026-9012422 Fictitious Business Name(s): COMBAT HUMAN TRAFFICKING COMBAT HUMAN TRAFFICKING TASK FORCE Located at: 1111 6TH AVE, STE 550,747034 SAN DIEGO, CA 92101-5211 County of San Diego This business is registered by the following: BENJAMIN CLAY BURNETTE 1111 6TH AVE, STE 550,747034 SAN DIEGO, CA 92101-5211 This business is conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL The first day of business was 03/26/2001. /s/ BENJAMIN CLAY BURNETTE This statement was filed with JORDAN Z. MARKS, San Diego County Clerk on JUNE 03, 2026. Published in THE PAPER 07/16, 07/23, 07/30, 08/06/2026 -FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FBN# 2026-9013292 Fictitious Business Name(s): VIRGIL’S PROPERTY SOLUTIONS Located at: 1826 THIBODO RD (#103) VISTA, CA 92081 County of San Diego This business is registered by the following: VIRGIL ELLIS HARRIS 1826 THIBODO RD (#103) VISTA, CA 92081 This business is conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious name(s) listed above. /s/ VIRGIL HARRIS

This statement was filed with JORDAN Z. MARKS, San Diego County Clerk on JUNE 12, 2026. Published in THE PAPER 07/16, 07/23, 07/30, 08/06/2026 -FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FBN# 2026-9014908 Fictitious Business Name(s): PAW AT HOME Located at: 4365 PACIFICA WAY UNIT 2 OCEANSIDE, CA 92056 County of San Diego This business is registered by the following: PAH, LLC 4365 PACIFICA WAY UNIT 2 OCEANSIDE, CA 92056 This business is conducted by A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious name(s) listed above. /s/ CHUNGEN CHUEH This statement was filed with JORDAN Z. MARKS, San Diego County Clerk on JULY 07, 2026. Published in THE PAPER 07/16, 07/23, 07/30, 08/06/2026 -FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FBN# 2026-9015285 Fictitious Business Name(s): RAMONA PAINTING OCEANSIDE HOMES Located at: 1050 HWY 78 UNIT A RAMONA, CA 92065 County of San Diego This business is registered by the following: DAN A JAUREGUI PO BOX 2696 RAMONA, CA 92065 This business is conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL The first day of business was 09/09/2021. /s/ DAN A JAUREGUI This statement was filed with JORDAN Z. MARKS, San Diego County Clerk on JULY 10, 2026. Published in THE PAPER 07/16, 07/23, 07/30, 08/06/2026 -FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FBN# 2026-9012773 Fictitious Business Name(s): MARYAM’S TAILOR SHOP Located at: 9873 CARMEL MOUNTAIN RD SAN DIEGO, CA 92129 County of San Diego This business is registered by the following: MARYAM HOUSE INC 9873 CARMEL MOUNTAIN RD SAN DIEGO, CA 92129 This business is conducted by A CA CORPORATION The first day of business was 06/03/2026. /s/ SEYEDHMARYAM HAERIHENDI, CEO This statement was filed with JORDAN Z. MARKS, San Diego County Clerk on JULY 10, 2026. Published in THE PAPER 07/16, 07/23, 07/30, 08/06/2026 -ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: 26-CU036872N TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: CHARISA DANNIELLE OLSEN filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows:

(a) Present Name: CHARISA DANNIELLE OLSEN Proposed Name: CARISSA DANIELLE OLSEN 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two 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 filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: AUG. 21, 2026 Time: 08:30 AM Dept: 25 **NO HEARING WILL OCCUR ON THE ABOVE DATE PLEASE SEE ATTACHMENT** b. The address of the court is: 325 SOUTH MELROSE DRIVE VISTA, CA 92081 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: THE PAPER Date: JULY 09, 2026 /s/ HON. BRAD A. WEINREB Judge of the Superior Court Published in: THE PAPER 07/16, 07/23, 07/30, 08/06/2026 -NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: DIANE LAVERNE AKRIE CASE NUMBER: 26PE001829C To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of DIANE LAVERNE AKRIE. A Petition for Probate has been filed by SCOTT AKRIE AND DAWN AKRIE-EDWARDS in the Superior Court of California, County of San Diego. The Petition for Probate requests that SCOTT AKRIE AND DAWN AKRIE-EDWARDS be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: Date: 08/05/2026, Time: 1:30PM Dept. 502 Address of Court: SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO 1100 UNION ST. SAN DIEGO, CA 92101 If you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing.

Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. If you are a creditor or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for petitioner: HOWARD E. KANE, ESQ. LAW OFFICE OF HOWARD E. KANE 4120 KUHNLE AVE, OAKLAND, CA 94605 (510) 2920193 PUBLISHED IN THE PAPER 07/16, 07/23, 07/30/2026 -FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FBN# 2026-9012917 Fictitious Business Name(s): THE CUP DROP Located at: 18236 AVENIDA VENUSTO UNIT B SAN DIEGO, CA 92128 County of San Diego This business is registered by the following: DAISY JANNETTE RUIZ 18236 AVENIDA VENUSTO UNIT B SAN DIEGO, CA 92128 This business is conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious name(s) listed above. /s/ DAISY JANNETTE RUIZ This statement was filed with JORDAN Z. MARKS, San Diego County Clerk on JUNE 09, 2026. Published in THE PAPER 07/23, 07/30, 08/06, 8/13/2026 -FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FBN# 2026-9015546 Fictitious Business Name(s): THE HAIR LOFT Located at: 5617 PASEO DEL NORTE STE 200 CARLSBAD, CA 92008 County of San Diego MAILING ADDRESS: 3760 VISTA CAMPANA S UNIT 65, OCEANSIDE, CA 92057 This business is registered by the following: HIROKO / NORMAN 3760 VISTA CAMPANA S UNIT 65 OCEANSIDE, CA 92057 This business is conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious name(s) listed above. /s/ HIROKO / NORMAN This statement was filed with JORDAN Z. MARKS, San Diego County Clerk on JULY 15, 2026. Published in THE PAPER 07/23, 07/30, 08/06, 8/13/2026 --

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FBN# 2026-9015656 Fictitious Business Name(s): BRENDA’S LOVELY TREASURES Located at: 1074 GRAPE ST, SAN MARCOS, CA 92069 County of San Diego This business is registered by the following: BRENDA LORRENE TOWNSEND 1074 GRAPE ST, SAN MARCOS, CA 92069 This business is conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious name(s) listed above. /s/ BRENDA L TOWNSEND This statement was filed with JORDAN Z. MARKS, San Diego County Clerk on JULY 16, 2026. Published in THE PAPER 07/23, 07/30, 08/06, 8/13/2026 -FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FBN# 2026-9014890 Fictitious Business Name(s): ANGEL WINGS ON CALL Located at: 525 W EL NORTE PKWY, SPC 159, ESCONDIDO, CA 92026 County of San Diego This business is registered by the following: AMELIA H CARLTON 525 W EL NORTE PKWY, SPC 159, ESCONDIDO, CA 92026 This business is conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious name(s) listed above. /s/ AMELIA H CARLTON This statement was filed with JORDAN Z. MARKS, San Diego County Clerk on JULY 07, 2026. Published in THE PAPER 07/23, 07/30, 08/06, 8/13/2026 -FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FBN# 2026-9015270 Fictitious Business Name(s): AQUAPURE WATER COMPANY Located at: 900 EAST VISTA WAY, VISTA, CA 92084 County of San Diego This business is registered by the following: JEFF JAY JOHNSON 900 EAST VISTA WAY, VISTA, CA 92084 This business is conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL Registrant first began to transact business under the name(s) above as of: 10/05/2005. /s/ JEFF JAY JOHNSON This statement was filed with JORDAN Z. MARKS, San Diego County Clerk on JULY 10, 2026. Published in THE PAPER 07/23, 07/30, 08/06, 8/13/2026 -FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FBN# 2026-9013563 Fictitious Business Name(s): GLOAMHAVEN SOAPWORKS Located at: 3544 STARBOARD CIR, OCEANSIDE, CA 92054 County of San Diego This business is registered by the following: SHANE ALLEN-KOEPKE 3544 STARBOARD CIR, OCEANSIDE, CA 92054 This business is conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fic-

titious name(s) listed above. /s/ SHANE ALLEN-KOEPKE This statement was filed with JORDAN Z. MARKS, San Diego County Clerk on JUNE 17, 2026. Published in THE PAPER 07/23, 07/30, 08/06, 8/13/2026 -FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FBN# 2026-9014487 Fictitious Business Name(s): SAN DIEGO WINE & BEER CO. SAN DIEGO WINE AND BEER Located at: 7080 MIRAMAR RD STE 100, SAN DIEGO, CA 92121 County of San Diego This business is registered by the following: SAN DIEGO WINE CO. INC. 7080 MIRAMAR RD STE 100, SAN DIEGO, CA 92121 This business is conducted by A CORPORATION Registrant first began to transact business under the name(s) above as of: 9/14/2016 /s/ JONETTE FRANCKE, CFO/ SECRETARY This statement was filed with JORDAN Z. MARKS, San Diego County Clerk on JULY 01, 2026. Published in THE PAPER 07/23, 07/30, 08/06, 8/13/2026 -FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FBN# 2026-9015835 Fictitious Business Name(s): NIKZAD AUTO LOCKSMITH Located at: 3883 MESA DRIVE, APT 207 OCEANSIDE, CA 92056-5507 County of San Diego This business is registered by the following: MOHAMMAD MOHSED NIKZAD 3883 MESA DRIVE, APT 207 OCEANSIDE, CA 92056 This business is conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious name(s) listed above. /s/ MOHAMMAD MOHSEN NIKZAD This statement was filed with JORDAN Z. MARKS, San Diego County Clerk on JULY 20, 2026. Published in THE PAPER 07/23, 07/30, 08/06, 8/13/2026 -FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FBN# 2026-9015522 Fictitious Business Name(s): FAN LOTS Located at: 330 RANCHEROS DR, SUITE 118, SAN MARCOS, CA 92069 County of San Diego MAILING: 531 AVENIDA AGUILA, SAN MARCOS, CA 92069 This business is registered by the following: RICHARD GIAMMARINARO III 531 AVENIDA AGUILA, SAN MARCOS, CA 92069 PHIL PELUSO 531 AVENIDA AGUILA, SAN MARCOS, CA 92069 This business is conducted by CO-PARTNERS Registrant has not yet begun to transact business under the fictitious name(s) listed above. /s/ RICHARD GIAMMARINARO III This statement was filed with JORDAN Z. MARKS, San Diego County Clerk on JULY 15, 2026. Published in THE PAPER 07/23, 07/30, 08/06, 8/13/2026 --

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