The Peninsula Beacon, March 16th, 2017

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LIBERTY STATION’S ARTS DISTRICT

Lifeguard union at odds with Fire-Rescue

BY DAVE SCHWAB | THE BEACON

Two aerial views – decades apart – of the former Naval Training Center. The Navy closed the training center in 1993 and the city developed a plan to turn it into a commercial hub.

NTC Foundation celebrating 10 years of arts at the former naval campus in Point Loma

BY DAVE SCHWAB | THE BEACON

The 10th anniversary of Liberty Station's Arts District is being celebrated throughout 2017 with programs and activities on the former Naval Training Center's 100-acre campus.

Now, through the rest of the year, the foundation is planning activities to honor the past, including an

New anchor events will include a free summer concert series, a SaturTo learn more and view a calendar of Arts day night cinema series, art installaDistrict 10th anniversary season activities, tions and temporary art exhibits visit www.ntcfoundation.org. throughout the grounds at Liberty enhancement of Arts District signa- Station. ture events – monthly free Friday The Arts District has “unfolded” Night Liberty art walks, Salute the over the past decade thanks to the Season holiday events and seasonal block parties.

SEE ARTS, Page 13 ARTS DISTRICT ACTIVITIES

‘What was given to the NTC Foundation by the city were 26 abandoned Navy buildings.’

ALAN ZITER NTC FOUNDATION DIRECTOR

An impasse between the lifeguard's union and San Diego Fire-Rescue over how waterrelated emergency calls are routed has lifeguards talking secession.

SDFD chief Brian Fennessy recently changed the way radio dispatch works. All water-related 911 calls now go first to the fire department, instead of going directly to lifeguards, who've historically made all water rescues.

Lifeguard union chief Ed Harris contends that the change adds a step slowing down the lifeguards' emergency response time.

The origin of the SDFD internal dispute is not hard to trace. Harris can pinpoint the exact day, Jan. 21, and one particular incident that brought the contentious issue into sharp relief.

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Cabrillo National Monument looks for public input on trails Cabrillo National Monument superintendent Andrea Compton invites the public to attend an open house meeting to solicit input on the park’s proposed Trails Management Plan. Cabrillo National Monument staff will be holding two open houses for the public (noon to 2 p.m. at the Visitor Center/ View Building, and 6 to 7:30 p.m. in the auditorium) on Tuesday, March 21.

The purpose of these open houses

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is to collect public feedback to aid in the development of Cabrillo’s proposed Trails Management Plan. No formal program is scheduled but those interested in attending may stop by to learn and inquire about the plan.

Cabrillo National Monument would like your feedback, such as: What types of opportunities should be included in the trail system?

What kinds of experiences are you

looking for while hiking on Cabrillo’s trails? What do you think of the proposed changes in trails at Cabrillo National Monument?

Cabrillo National Monument contains an existing network of roads and recreation trails. The development of a trails plan is critical for protecting the special natural and cultural features of the park and providing quality recreational experiences for park visitors. The Trails Management Plan will help guide the future development and management of roads and trails within the park.

The public comment period will be open thourgh April 16. To review the plan or to submit comments, visit parkplanning.nps.gov/cabrillotmp.

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NEWS Candidates for Peninsula Community Planning Board have their say 4

THURSDAY · MARCH 16, 2017

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BY DAVE SCHWAB | THE BEACON

At a recent candidate's forum, 11 candidates vying for five, three-year terms on Peninsula Community Planning Board talked about themselves, their qualifications and plans.

PCPB will hold its annual election Thursday, March 16 from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Point Loma/Hervey Branch Library at 3701 Voltaire St. The applicant field includes Jeffrey Barr, Josh Dean, David Dick (incumbent), Francisco Garcia, Frederick Kosmo, Jon Linney (incumbent chair), Geoffrey Plagemann, Michael Ryan (incumbent), Don Sevrens (incumbent), Kellen Stewart, and Margaret Virissimo.

Candidate statement from their applications: • Attorney Frederick Kosmo said his primary concerns were “responsible growth, airplane noise and pollution, traffic and congestion.”

• Architect Francisco Garcia said he'd like to see Point Loma continue as “a neighborhood where families can establish roots, where children are safe to play, where local businesses can thrive, and where the history and tradition of the military are respected.”

• Landscape architect Jeffrey Barr said he would “seek to enhance and promote the peninsula's parks and open spaces as both local and regional destinations.”

• Sustainability consultant Josh Dean promised to “work with neighboring planning boards to strive for cohesion on transportation and longrange planning goals, ensuring the (Peninsula) community plan update is in line with goals of the city of San Diego's Climate Action plan.”

• Incumbent attorney David Dick said “PCPB should remain focused on ensuring development is consistent with the Peninsula Community Plan, the special character of our community and the well-being of residents.”

• Financial advisor and current PCPB chair Jon Linney said he'd continue to “work with the board and community members on local land use, network together with local businesses and monitor community concerns and help support their resolution.”

• City planner Geoffrey Plagemann said he looks forward to working with stakeholders to “update the community plan, advocate for safe streets, and strive for sustainable

design,” to achieve the goals of the city's Climate Action Plan.

• A radio industry veteran, Michael Ryan said, if elected, he would promote “fixing potholes, support creating the Canon Street public park and watch out for building code violations.”

• Incumbent and retired journalist Don Sevrens stressed “getting PCPG board to work together as a team and to broaden its mission in ways the community is clearly requesting.”

• Financial advisor Kellen Stewart said he'd like to see the advisory group “keep an open line of communication with local businessowners, not-for-profits and local volunteer groups to maintain our Peninsula community culture.”

• A Portuguese native finance architect and UPSES board member, Margaret Virissimo, said she “enjoys volunteering in the community working alongside other partnering Point Loma groups to oversee the amazing growth in the community.”

PCPB vice chair Robert Goldyn chaired the March 2 candidate's forum. He questioned candidates on their stands on the issues, what expertise they would bring, and on what

they'd like to get accomplished.

Stewart, a Point Loma Nazarene grad whose been involved with youth sports, said he'd like to “take care of our kids and make sure our parks are utilized.”

Dean would “like to see a smart and sustainable community plan put forth to help house and transport the next 1 million people coming to San Diego by 2050 while maintaining the open parks.”

Kosmo said “public service fulfills me, makes me happy,” stating he sought to be on the group to “make a difference in our community.”

Barr, who was involved in designing the redevelopment of Waterfront Park downtown, said “the environment is incredibly important to me.”

He said PCPB membership offers “an opportunity to really shape the landscape of San Diego.”

Virissimo said PCPB membership would be “the final piece” in her community activism, adding “We need the support of this community to truly work together. Hopefully, I can be a liaison between the groups.”

Sevrens would like to bring “a broader vision of things” to the community noting the advisory group “is

an agent for progress, leadership and community advocacy.”

Linney, proud of PCPB's accomplishments, said he would “work closely with and be involved in the community and other civic organizations to resolve issues in the right way.”

Ryan said he would “poll our neighbors to see what they'd like to see accomplished in the community” adding he felt potholes and airport noise topped that list.

Noting he manages two businesses, Garcia commented, “I would get on the City Council to get on the Peninsula Community Plan update. This is a very old document. We have to get with the times.”

Plagemann touted his “lifelong dedication and years of experience in (urban) planning,” pointing out he could be “a link, a guide in answering the community's questions about development.”

Dick's initial interest in PCPB coincided with the controversial Point Loma High stadium lights issue. He noted group membership offers “an opportunity to do something rather than complain. I look forward to the opportunity to continue to serve – if you'll have me.”

Losing ‘legacy’ trees affects lives in Point Loma neighborhoods

BY DAVE SCHWAB | THE BEACON

A Point Loman, whose 75-yearold “legacy” Monterrey Pine is dying, is on a quest to ensure that doesn't happen to any of his neighbors.

Environmental consultant Dan Johnson's tree and home are at the corner of Santa Barbara Street and Point Loma Avenue.

Pointing out his tree there has been rapidly turning brown, Johnson noted that means “It's apparently beyond saving due to bark beetles.” But he was quick to add his contention that, “It could have been saved with some preventative maintenance, had we only known.”

Johnson thought at first his landmark pine just needed water due to the recent drought. But, he added, a neighbor clued him in that, “By the time it starts to turn yellow/brown – it's too late.”

But, added Johnson, “You can treat ahead of time. I bet people with big trees would like to know that, and also to push the city to take better care (of them).”

Johnson's dying tree is drawing lots of attention.

“Now we get one to two knocks on the door per week, what is wrong with your pine tree, did you know it is sick?” he said.

Ian Campbell, of Davey Tree Service, concurred with Johnson on two points: Bark beetle infestation is

‘It's too late for me – but it may not be too late for other people. We actually are going through a grieving process if you can believe that.

The neighborhood too.’

DAN JOHNSON POINT LOMA RESIDENT

a serious and growing problem, and yes, something can – and should – be done to prevent it.

Noting invasive beetles are continually entering the country clandestinely through things like woodshipping containers from China, Campbell noted “there are a slew of boring insects we deal with when trees are under stress.” Acknowledging that the climate was plenty stressful the previous four years of severe drought, Campbell said drought weakens trees making them more more accessible to beetles.

“As a byproduct of that stress, the tree begins to release more ethanol, which is an attractant to the boring insects, which know (from scent) which trees are sick and weaker – the ones they go for,” he said.

The licensed arborist noted there are chemical treatments that “help suppress boring insects.”

But Campbell added those treatments must be done preventatively as beetle-infected trees have “a 95 percent mortality rate, with the trees being completely dead in a matter

of weeks or months.”

But, pointed out Campbell, if done appropriately, safe chemicals can be injected into trees that have proven results in warding off beetles.

Campbell said it's also a misnomer that such chemical treatments are not effective in forests, pointing out San Diego is an urban forest where, “We have very good success rates of keeping beetles from spreading.”

He added, “Taking steps, now, is the only way to prevent them.”

Campbell wrote a letter to the city on Johnson's behalf noting, “There are no treatments to the tree in question that will prevent its inevitable death. Based on my experience and training, I recommend immediate removal of the tree to limit the spread of infestation into other nearby healthy trees as a cultural control to manage boring insects.”

Johnson said his point in drawing attention to his dying legacy pine is to “raise awareness of people who can do something to affect the outcome (of their trees).”

Johnson pointed out his pine is

The 75-year-old ‘legacy’ Monterrey Pine at the corner of Santa Barbara Street and Point Loma PHOTO BY DAN JOHNSON Avenue, which is dying.

“technically on city property, and despite begging them to take care of it, they have refused, and continue to refuse saying, 'not planning on taking any action at this time,' despite best management practices dictating removal upon infection to attempt to prevent other trees from being infected.”

Johnson added, whenever the tree

is removed, he'd like to replace it “with a nice specimen tree or a local pine to pay homage to the tree that used to be there.”

“It's too late for me – but it may not be too late for other people,” said Johnson. “We actually are going through a grieving process if you can believe that. The neighborhood too.”

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Driver plows into Midway motel

BY SCOTT HOPKINS | THE BEACON

The driver of a pickup truck brought emergency crews rushing when he crashed through the wall of a motel last week.

According to a San Diego Police Department officer at the scene, the driver, believed to be in his 20s, left the Pacers Showgirls International club on Midway Drive at about 9:30 p.m March 5 at a high rate of speed when he suddenly made a left turn onto Wing Street and lost control of the vehicle.

The Ford truck first struck a parked Lexus SUV before roaring

into the parking lot of the International House of Pancakes restaurant at Midway Drive and Wing Street, and blasting through a concrete wall of the Bay Inn and Suites, 3325 Midway Drive, an L-shaped business with a row of rooms running behind the restaurant.

The parked Lexus sustained major damage.

Following the crash into the wall, the driver leaped from his vehicle and ran south on Wing Street several blocks, reportedly removing his shirt. When police arrived, witnesses, who followed the driver, but did not attempt to detain him, pointed

him out and officers took him into custody.

The unidentified driver was not injured but was charged with hitand-run and was being evaluated for drunk driving, according to an officer at the scene.

Police and San Diego Fire-Rescue Department personnel inspected the motel building where only parking spaces were located on the level of the vehicle's entry.

Two of the eight rooms above the damaged area were occupied and those guests were relocated to different rooms as a precaution.

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NEWS ‘Huffing’ driver who killed girl in Midway crash, gets 10 years

BY NEAL PUTNAM | THE BEACON

A motorist who killed a Pacific Beach girl in 2010 after “huffing”/inhaling chemicals from computer keyboard cleaner cans was sentenced March 3 to 10 years and eight months in state prison.

However, attorney Kerry Armstrong, who represents Romeo Balbin Dumlao, 41, told the judge “he’ll be out in a couple of weeks” because he received credits for already having served seven years in prison.

Ashley Heffington, 9, died Jan. 12, 2010, after Dumlao’s vehicle struck her mother’s car at a stoplight at 9:15 a.m. West Point Loma Boulevard and Sports Arena Boulevard 13 days earlier. Dumlao has been in custody ever since.

Armstrong said Dumlao only has to complete about half the prison term imposed because he was not convicted of inflicting great bodily injuries upon the girl’s mother and others injured in the collision. Dumlao received 16 years in prison in 2010 when he pleaded guilty to all charges, but that was reversed by an appeal.

San Diego Superior Court Judge

Louis Hanoian ordered Dumlao to pay $367,643 in restitution to Cindy Heffington, the girl’s mother, for both her and her daughter’s injuries. He was fined $4,294, and given credit for 4,997 days spent in custody including time off for good behavior.

“She was a loving, kind, and happy girl. Our lives will never be the same,” said Cindy Heffington in court. “Losing a child is like an amputation.”

“She was taken from us from a man who chose to huff and drive, a selfish man who I think should never (be free),” said Zoe Feher, the girl’s aunt. “No time will ever be enough, so please sentence him to the full extent of the law.”

Armstrong read into the record his client’s apology letter to the family, but all the grieving family members walked out of the courtroom at that point. Dumlao wrote he “felt ashamed of myself” upon seeing the grief he caused.

Deputy District Attorney Nicole Rooney said Dumlao’s blood showed high levels of the chemical diflouroethane, an odorless gas in keyboard cleaners. Armstrong had

argued there was no state-wide standard for measurement of the chemical, but jurors convicted him Jan. 18 of gross vehicular manslaughter while under the influence of a drug.

“Based on the evidence in the trial, he was huffing a lot,” said Hanoian. “It’s hard to imagine, a rear-end collision in broad daylight without braking at 50 mph.”

Rooney showed jurors four cans of the keyboard cleaners that were found in Dumlao’s Toyota 4Runner and a rag filled with the cleaners that he apparently applied to his face while driving.

The eight-man, four-woman jury deliberated one day before convicting him, but they also determined there were no great bodily injuries suffered by three others which would have earned consecutive sentences.

Hanoian said, because Dumlao pleaded guilty in 2010 to all the charges, “that demonstrates remorse for me.” While acting as his own attorney from prison, Dumlao successfully appealed that another judge erred over interpretation of sentencing enhancements.

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PLHS winter sports athletes honored

BY SCOTT HOPKINS | THE BEACON

Two soccer players at Point Loma High School led a group of athletes honored for their skills during the recently completed winter sports season.

Members of the Point Loma robotics team that went undefeated during a three-day competition against winners from 17 states last weekend include back row, left to right: Andrew Trent, JD Schrady, Ethan Cooper, Collin Nilsen, Joe Landon, Konrad Zirkle and Eric Schuster. Front row: Shanon Lee, Hailey Schmidt, Allison Trent and Casey Wilson.

Point Loma’s robotic team wins regional, heads to worlds

BY SCOTT HOPKINS | THE BEACON

Residents in the Fleetridge section of Point Loma may have been suspicious after noticing a group of Point Loma High School students entering a home, coming and going regularly on afternoons, weeknights and weekends, some disappearing into the home for hours at a time even when the residents are away.

Any neighbors who were concerned can now relax.

The students are part of a robotic team and have been working tirelessly for months building a robot.

And not just any robot – their electronically powered mechanical creation just won the First Tech Challenge Super Regional event, topping 74 area winning teams from 17 Western states over the three-day event in Tacoma, Wash., that will send the device – and the 11 students who have spent literally thousands of hours preparing it – to a world competition coming up in Houston April 19-22.

Team captains are seniors Collin Nilsen and Allison Trent.

The team, representing the Point Loma community, actually went undefeated throughout the grueling event, earning the title of "Winning Alliance Captain," which means they were the top-ranked team when choosing other teams to join in alliances for certain portions of the competition.

Students in Point Loma have been working on such projects for the last eight years, but this is the first time they have qualified for the super regional, something that required them to finish among the top four of 36 teams at the local level.

And work they did. By team mentor Matt Nilsen's calculation, the teens spent over 5,000 hours of time conceiving, building, testing, evaluating, rebuilding and retesting all aspects of the finished robot. A

‘Each team starts with nothing and comes up with a unique robot.’

CASEY WILSON POINT LOMA SOPHOMORE

notebook which includes engineering notes and drawings, now runs more than 300 pages.

To ensure fair competition, a new common challenge is announced each year.

One of the challenges for this year's teams was to construct a robot that could not only recognize the difference between red and blue plastic Wiffle balls, but also scoop them up and shoot them into a raised basket in the middle of the competition area.

Another challenge involved picking up large inflatable yoga balls and depositing them atop the same Wiffle ball basket.

Robots built must be no larger than an 18-inch cube. Competition takes place in a 12-by-12 foot space with 12-inch high glass walls and interlocking rubber floor mats as a surface.

"One of the great things is they give us no plans. Each team starts with nothing and comes up with a unique robot," said Casey Wilson, one of four sophomores on hand to explain the group's project.

"There are some definite limitations," said Joe Landon. "Your robot can't shoot the Wiffle balls over a certain height and you have to be conscious and aware of other robots and be spatially aware of the battlefield. There are two teams on the field at once, each with three people, so communication is very important."

"For our design process, we try to SEE ROBOTS, Page 14

Senior standout Riley O'Toole, a midfielder, achieved the highest honor, being named to the first team All-CIF girls soccer, making her one of the top 12 players in San Diego and Imperial Counties. She has committed to Villanova University.

O'Toole, a four-year member of the Pointers, helped lead her team to a Div. II CIF championship in 2015 and a Div. I semifinal appearance in 2016. This year, the team finished 9-5-5 (4-1-4, second place in Western League) before being eliminated in the quarterfinals of the Open Division (eight best teams in the section).

Senior defender Jerzy Piotrowski was named second team All-CIF boys soccer for his outstanding play.

A three-year letterman, Piotrowski played a key role as the Pointers won the Div. II CIF championship in 2016 and saw his team reach the Open Division semifinals this year before losing two gut-wrenching games on penalty kicks after 90 minutes of scoreless play.

First, the Pointers saw St. Augustine edge them 3-1 and then, just two days later in a state playoff game, Oceanside ended the Pointers' dreams with a 4-3 shootout win.

Overall, the Pointers finished 10-84 (2-2-4, third place in Western League).

Other honored athletes:

Boys basketball

Riley O'Toole (10) dribbles the ball past a La Jolla defender during a game. She was named to the first team All-CIF girls soccer team and has committed to Villanova University.

PHOTO BY SCOTT HOPKINS

named the second team for the committed to play at the University Pointers, who finished 19-8 overall of Arizona.

(7-3, second in Central League).

Boys soccer Besides Piotrowski, the other Pointer on the first team All-Western League team was senior Adrian Marmol.

Girls soccer

Girls water polo Sophomore Veronika Divis was named to the second team All-Eastern League team. She led the team in points (42) and goals (24). The team finished 5-16 overall (0-8, fifth place in Eastern League).

Wrestling

Yassine Gharram, only a freshBesides O'Toole, senior Lily Lutz man, was named first team All-City and junior Iyana Zimmerman were Seniors Luis Davila Vasquez and League while senior Darnell John- named first team All-Western Arthur Daniels were named to the son and junior Kyle Johnson were League. Zimmerman has already first team All-Eastern League team.

Sockers survive scare vs. Fury to advance in playoffs

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The #Questfor15 continues, but not after a scare AT Ontario Fury.

The Sockers fell 8-4 in the second game of the series, but were able to claw back and win 1-0 in the minigame. The 15 minute mini-game is the “third” game of the series and is the ultimate decider for the series.

After the restart of play, Brian (Flash) Farber jumped on to the long

ball and crossed to midfielder Luan Oliveira who slotted home for a 1-0 lead in the mini game. Moments later, Ontario had a shot bounce off the wall and saved off the line, inches from the equalizer.

The San Diego Sockers now advance to the Western Conference Championship to face rival Soles de Sonora at 5:05 p.m. on March 19 at the Valley View Casino Center.

The Sockers traveled north on

Tuesday in search of a road win versus the Ontario Fury that would close out the Pacific Division series.

Ontario came out flying and were rewarded with two early goals through on form striker Leonardo de Oliveira and Chico Francisco.

Sockers started to get back into the game but couldn’t find an opening and were stunned by a third Fury goal just before the end of the first quarter.

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Woman missing from Sunset Cliffs LIFEGUARDS found dead on Mission Beach CONTINUED FROM Page 1

On Saturday, Feb. 18, Amanda Cruse arrived in San Diego from out of town. That afternoon, Cruse visited the area of Sunset Cliffs. On Sunday, Feb. 19, at approximately 5 a.m., Cruse traveled back to the Sunset Cliffs area and parked near Sunset Cliffs Boulevard and Monaco Street. Cruse was last seen walking in the direction of Sunset Cliffs.

She was reported missing by family members on Feb. 21. The San Diego Police Department has been actively searching for Cruse since her reported disappearance.

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“During extremely large surf, a woman was washed off the rocks and into the ocean by the Red Tile rip at 437 Coast Blvd.,” Harris said.

“While guards were available, they did not know a woman was in distress. She was rescued by a citizen, then brought to the road for assistance. Fire-Rescue called lifeguards five minutes after the 911 call was made and asked if we were aware of the call. The lifeguard dispatcher said no.

“The call was not transferred to lifeguard dispatch due to changes imposed by the San Diego Fire chief,” Harris continued. “The changes require police to transfer some water emergencies to Fire-Rescue dispatch, rather than lifeguard dispatch, as it has been done for more than 30 years. While most (responses) are not delayed five minutes, all water emergency calls routed through Fire-Rescue dispatch are now delayed 1-2 minutes before lifeguards are called.”

Lifeguard union members have since filed a grievance in opposition to the recent radio-call routing changes with San Diego Mayor Kevin Faulconer.

In response to the lifeguards' challenge to emergency call dispatch changes, Fennessy replied: “SDFD’s mission is to protect life, property and the environment. The Lifeguard Division is a key component of our success providing seamless services

A lifeguard vehicle parked next to the berm in Pacific Beach at sunset.

to community members. We understand the tremendous value they bring in their everyday interactions with everyone who works, lives near or visits our coastal areas.

“When someone calls for help, responding quickly with the right resources remains our focus,” continued Fennessy. “Developing a new department would not provide any demonstrable benefit to the community members we serve. We will continue to work with all employees and stakeholders on innovative programs and projects to improve the services we provide.”

Noting SDFD is “in the business of saving lives and keeping our neighborhoods safe,” Fennessy, added, “That was never more evident than during the recent storms when lifeguards and firefighters worked together for the common good and saved lives.

“It’s unfortunate that Local 911 leadership would suggest public safety has been compromised in some way to score political points.

Nothing could be further from the truth. Using scare tactics like that as a public safety professional is irresponsible and dangerous.

“Statewide, the services that local lifeguards provide fall within the scope of local fire departments. Creating a separate department for lifeguards would be unprecedented, do nothing to improve public safety and increase costs. We are going to continue to respond as one department, and not let politics get in the way of doing the right thing for the public we are sworn to serve.”

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Harris noted that lifeguards and fire have been collaboratively linked since the '40s when “it was determined it would be a good fit.” He said lifeguards were subsequently moved out of the city's park and recreation department and placed with fire.

Harris noted the lifeguard department is unique, for a variety of reasons, including the sheer volume of calls and rescues they deal with.

“We have about 300 personnel who've made about 9,000 water and 300 cliff rescues the last six years,” Harris said. “We work with fire, and we call them when we need them. But we don't need 18 firefighters showing up on every call.”

Harris contends Fennessy was out of step in instituting the new call routing system “without consulting the lifeguards.”

The mayor will now investigate the change Fennessy instituted with water-related emergency calls.

“The mayor will make a determination as to whether Fennessy can do what he's doing (with emergency calls),” said Harris. “If the mayor's office doesn't uphold our grievance, then it will move to the City Council.”

What if the lifeguard union's demands to go back to the old emergency call-routing system are not met?

“We'll be having those conversations (about seceding from SDFD) with our members to try and get them to understand we're not happy (with new emergency call system), and we don't think the public is safe,” concluded Harris.

City votes to continue annual predator cull in Mission Bay The City Council voted 8-1 to deny an appeal by animal advocates and the Sierra Club to end the annual predator cull at Mission Bay, which is in place to protect endangered bird species.

The controversial program is conducted by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

District 2 Councilwoman Lorie Zapf cast the dissenting vote.

The program has caused a stir because the California least tern and

light-footed Ridgway's rail are safeguarded, in part, through trapping and shooting cats, gulls, crows and rats. The appeal centered on the more narrow issue of whether city officials correctly declared that the 25-year program is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act. Representatives of the Sierra Club and San Diego Animal Advocates contended that not enough supporting evidence backed the city's CEQA exemption.

BRIEFS Blood drive in OB San Diego Blood Bank to hold mobile drive in Ocean Beach 1:30 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 22 at 4840 Niagara St., Rite Aid parking lot. One pint of blood, which is the amount volunteers give when they donate blood, can save up to three lives. Approximately, 38 percent of the U.S. population is eligible to donate blood but less than 10 percent do annually. Since blood is always needed, volunteers are asked to give blood for patients, such as those going through cancer or trauma.

Donors must meet the following eligibility requirements: 17 and older (age 16 requires a parental consent), 114 pounds and in good health. It is recommended that donors consume an adequate meal and plenty of fluids prior to giving. A photo identification must be presented upon signing up to donate.

Donors are encouraged to schedule an appointment for their convenience but walk-ins are also welcome. To schedule an appointment, call 619-469-7322 or visit www.SanDiegoBloodBank.org.

OB Historical Society Wisteria Garden Party Come celebrate spring at the Ocean Beach Historical Society Wisteria Garden Party as they thank members and also pay tribute to Carol Hart Bowers, co-founder of the Ocean Beach Historical Society 1 to 3:30 p.m. Sunday, March 19 at 4761 Niagara Ave. Spend the afternoon in the garden of a historic OB Wisteria Cottage under the largest wisteria canopy in Ocean Beach. Enjoy tasty hors d'oeuvres and desserts while listening to live music, including songs from the 1920s by local Billy Lee and the Swamp Critters band (includes dance area). Enjoy a beautiful afternoon of OB history, culture and fun. Dress: historic, garden party, purple attire, or OB casual.

Minimum suggested donation: members $10, or $20 (admission plus membership) includes an opportunity drawing ticket. Visit www.obhistory.wordpress.com for more information.

Westminster Presbyterian spring production Westminster Presbyterian Church’s Vanguard Theatre Ministry has announced its spring production “Who Am I This Time?”

(And Other Conundrums of Love),

by Aaron Posner, which is an adaptation of three early comic masterpieces by Kurt Vonnegut. Take a walk through simple, mythical small-town America and catch a glimpse of humankind’s most elusive, complicated and basic sentiment. Real folks. Real love. Real fun.

Shows will be March 24, 25, 26, 31 and April 1, 2, 7, 8, 9, Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m., Sundays at 2 p.m. Tickets are available for purchase at www.facebook.com/van-

guardtheater and www.vanguardsd.org. For group sales and other information, call the Box Office at 619-224-6263. Westminster Theatre is located at 3598 Talbot St.

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next project is a piece of public art to be placed on the Nimitz Boulevard median, just south of West Point Loma Boulevard. Several wellknown artists have submitted proposals. See the possibilities and cast your vote Tuesday, March 28, at 7 Nimitz Boulevard p.m. in the Dick Laub NTC Commedian art selection mand Center at 2640 Historic The Point Loma Association’s Decatur Road at Liberty Station.

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Sometimes karaoke leads to a life in music

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While it’s likely that most folks reading this have partaken in a round of karaoke at some point in their lives, the number of folks for whom such a performance actually led to a musical career is likely miniscule. Yet that’s exactly how the duo of Monica Sorenson and Rick Walker, leaders of the band Sometimes Julie, came into being.

The band has built a solid following that has seen them play to packed houses at venues throughout the Southland, from street fairs to the House of Blues. The duo is set to perform a free early show at Winston’s in Ocean Beach on March 25.

Singer Sorenson and guitarist Walker met in 2012, while she was singing karaoke. Speaking between numbers, Walker learned that Sorenson was a poet in need of musical backing, while coincidentally, he needed lyrics for a batch of new tunes he was working on.

According to Walker, the band’s name came about due to the karaoke connection. “At the time she didn’t want people taking video and posting it, as it might be embarrassing at work. So on signup sheets to sing, she would write in ‘Julie.’ I didn’t know her real name was actually Monica until we had been writing together for six months,” he laughed.

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“Our sound has expanded a lot since we started out,” Walker continued. “Early on we had a sort of contemporary Americana sound.

While that’s still there, some of our newer material has a harder edge, as the new members of the band had things to bring to the table.”

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The band does perform occasional covers such as Lucinda Williams song “Essence” or Led Zeppelin’s evergreen, “Rock ’n’ Roll,” but Sometimes Julie prefers to stick to their originals. “We do occasionally throw a cover in for fun, but we try not to focus on that as we have lots of our own music that fits the bill for club shows.

With five years in the band, Walker is happy with the progress made

by Sometimes Julie. “We really like the creative process,” he said. “We like starting with the glint of an idea, fleshing it out and taking it to audiences. Getting a positive response from a crowd after that work is the best feeling in the world,” he said. “I guess you could say that we love the whole process of making music, start to finish.”

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The local music community’s biggest night, The San Diego Music Awards, takes place at the House of Blues on March 21. The 26th annual edition is open to the public and will feature performances from indie rockers Verigold, reggae chart toppers Hirie, costumed garage rockers The Creepy Creeps and manic rock ’n’ rollers Schizophonics. Also performing will be two ensembles, trumpeter Gilbert Castellanos and the Young Lion All Stars, featuring students from local schools, and jazz guitarist Steph Johnson and the Voices of Our City Choir, which is comprised of singers from San Diego’s homeless population.

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leadership of the NTC Foundation, a nonprofit established in 2000 by the City of San Diego. Empowered to make the proposed Arts District a reality, the group has accomplished exactly that.

But it hasn't been easy, admitted the foundation's executive director, Alan Ziter. To see how far the district's come, Ziter noted you have to look back at how it all started.

“What was given to the NTC Foundation by the city were 26 abandoned Navy buildings, all in various states and conditions – and no money – and they said, ‘Go ahead and make an arts district out of this,’” said Ziter. “So the NTC board in 2000 really had to

assess what could fit in these first 16 buildings, what they could be used for, how much it would cost to renovate them, and who could make a home here.”

Today, with 16 of 26 historic buildings completed in Liberty Station, the Arts District is home to more than 80 tenants including dance companies, galleries, creative businesses, museums, and nonprofits. More than 500,000 people visit the Arts District annually, adding $41 million of economic impact and 706 jobs to the region.

Two Arts District tenants, artist Lauren LeVieux and the San Diego Dance Theater, praised the Arts District as a venue of opportunity.

“For two years in Barracks 15, Studio 203, I have asked myself how to

turn part of an outdoor breezeway built in the 1920s into my art,” said Lauren LeVieux. “I wanted to create art there, show art there, and I wanted my studio to be art.

“Countless paintings completed, 24 First Friday Events, two tree lightings, two block parties, and two Halloween parties have brought people of all types to see my work … During my two years at Liberty Station, collaboration opportunities have come my way. Among them, a chance to work with San Diego Repertory Theater and develop custom art to complement a play,” LeVieux said.

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ety and quality of artwork could be visible … I also had a chance to set up a table in the Public Market every Tuesday morning,” LeVieux added.

“Being part of this artistic community has really evolved the programming that we offer,” said Matt Carney, executive director of San Diego Dance Theater. “In the past, we would mostly just produce our own shows by our artistic director and resident choreographer.

“Now we are helping to promote and produce a community of artists from San Diego and beyond. An example of this is our 10-day dance festival, Live Arts Fest, where we produce 10 evenings of dance showcasing a different group each night.”

Noting that redeveloping Liberty Station has been a challenge given

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the architectural limitations imposed by the historically designated former Naval base, Ziter talked about Arts District changes yet to come.

“Ideally we'll have a 300-seat performance venue, as well as more art installations,” he said, adding, “The key thing here is the money. Historical buildings are expensive to renovate.”

Ziter said funding to renovate Arts District buildings comes from a number of sources, including historical tax credits, private donations, financing a mortgage and fundraising.

“Going forward, we'll be looking for development partners,” said Ziter.

“We would talk with any developer who has a compelling idea that aligns with our mission of creating a vibrant arts district.”

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Mentor Nilsen has a mechanical engineering degree from UCSD and works as a battalion chief for San Diego Fire-Rescue Department. He offers gentle suggestions and corrections as the students manipulate and adjust their robot.

"My older son was interested in robotics," he said as the students checked the progress of charging batteries on his garage workbench.

"When he was in eighth grade and his mentor left, I took the team on.

This year's team is special to me, not only having my younger son on the team, but having them all around and seeing how much they enjoy this."

Nilsen installed a lock box on his garage and provides keys to all team members, some of whom, such as Lee and Wilson, spend countless hours working even on weekends.

The team named their robot "The Rise of Hephaestus" based on the Greek God "who built the first robot," according to Wilson. "The name changed from 'Sons of Hephaestus' when girls returned to the team several years ago."

The competition is under the auspices of FIRST, an acronym of For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology, a nonprofit organization that began in 1989 and is based in Manchester, N.H. Today it has grown to include programs for all ages from kindergarten to high school that globally involves over 460,000 students, 52,000 teams, 40,000 robots and 230,000 mentors, coaches, judges and volunteers in 85 countries.

Across the world, there are 3,400 teams with 85,000 participants at the grades 9-12 level.

The organization also offers $50 million in scholarships to more than 1,500 students.

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get inspiration from past designs," said Shanon Lee. "We also make lots of prototypes and this year we've also done some preview modeling of what we think could be a good design. We test our prototypes, and if they work, they go on the robot."

With the challenge of shooting Wiffle balls, the group went through much testing.

"We've gone through lots of different designs," Lee continued, "and we finally came up with a flexible shooter that can change the angle of the shots so we can shoot from anywhere on the field. We changed many things, but the end product has been worth it."

And how are the needed changes made?

"The programmer and the builders have to work closely together," said Hailey Schmidt, the team's programmer. "We need to come to an agreement about what will be most effective for each of our specialties. Over time, we've added a lot of new sensors and different ways of approaching the challenge."

Some changes involved large amounts of patience during very time-consuming adjustments.

"At first, we had a program so the robot could follow a wall by reading how far away it was," Schmidt explained, "but the robot was redesigned and we changed to using a gyro to detect what angle it's facing so it can drive in a straight line."

When teams partner up, another set of standards becomes crucial. It's called "gracious professionalism."

"On the field," said Wilson, "you want to help each other out. All the teams are friends, so you want to communicate and discuss strategy with them to earn the most points

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BY DAVE SCHWAB | THE BEACON

Aspiring seamstress Caroline Austin's passion for the craft matches her talent.

Which is why Ocean Beach seamstress Mary Ann Haskell has taken the 11-year-old under her wing.

For the past two years, Austin's been taking two-hour weekly sewing lessons with Haskell, owner of Seams to Me at 1862 Bacon St. next to Nati's Mexican Restaurant for 14 years.

“I do want to be a sewer when I grow up because it's really fun – and I like it,” said Austin. “I like making clothes because it's creative.”

Austin's already got a lot to show from being Haskell's understudy.

“I've made dresses and a jacket,” Austin said. “I've also made a (stuffed) dog and teddy bear, an overnight bag and a car holder.”

A bartender-turned-seamstress who's returned to the craft she's been honing since childhood, Haskell's happy to have such an aspiring protege.

Talking about a new, more advanced project Austin has taken on, Haskell noted, “She's working on a project sewing a leather jacket with asymmetrical zippers like those that go crosswise on a motorcycle jacket.”

Caroline's mom, Karen, supports her daughter's calling. But she

MISSING CAT Aspiring seamstress Caroline Austin working at the sewing machine.

admitted though her daughter's aspiration seems “a bit retro when compared to the many kids who play soccer and other sports during their off-school hours.”

The Austins “popped in one day after lunch” to ask Haskell if she'd be willing to meet with Caroline and explore the possibility of teaching her how to sew.

“Now, two years later, Caroline is an accomplished seamstress in her own right,” Karen said. “She has sewn her own amazing clothes, outfits for her little dog, gifts like aprons

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and a Christmas tree skirt.”

Of Haskell, Karen Austin noted, “Mary Ann is a phenomenal teacher. She patiently guides Caroline, while never taking over the necessary hands-on experiences needed to learn how to sew straight lines, make-her own buttons, sew pleats and darts, put in zippers, et cetera.”

Caroline's mom characterized her daughter and Haskell's relationship as “unique and wonderful. It is priceless to see how eager Caroline is

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Carol Ann Bowers June 8, 1934 - January 4, 2017

Carol Ann Bowers (née Hart), from Ocean Beach, passed away on January 4, 2017, at 82 years old. She was born on June 8, 1934, to George and Esmerelda Hart in La Jolla, California.

Carol grew up on Newport Avenue, between Santa Barbara and Venice. She attended Ocean Beach Elementary School and Dana Middle School before moving to Lomita, California in the ‘40s.

She went to Narbonne High School where she met her future husband, Jim Bowers.

Jim was a standout athlete, drafted by the Pittsburg Pirates, and they married on Nov. 28, 1952. They had three daughters: Laurel, Holly, and Cristine.

Carol raised her family in Fullerton and Anaheim, and received her Master’s degree in English from CSU Fullerton in 1974. She taught high school English in Los Alamitos until she relocated back to Ocean

Beach following the death of her youngest daughter, Cristine, in an automobile accident. She worked as an editor at Copley Books until she started her own firm, Tecolote Publications, out of her home in Ocean Beach.

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Her first and only work of fiction, The Mysterious Stranger of Ocean Beach, starred her two eldest grandsons.

During this time, Carol was the Ocean Beach Citizen of the Year, had a production of her life’s story performed at the La Jolla Playhouse, and co-founded the Ocean Beach Historical Society with her longtime friend, Ruth Varney Held. She was an active contributor to the San Diego Friends of the

Library and held a Writer’s Workshop in a Robb Field bungalow for local authors.

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Carol is survived by her older brother Jim Hart, her daughters Laurel and Holly, her son-inlaw Dean, her seven grandchildren (Adam, Alison, Brad, Chris, Dyland, Jonathan, and Lindsay), and seven greatgrandchildren (Gracie, Joshua, Nathan, Penelope, Nolan, Ryan, and Taylor).

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The 2017 Women's International Film Festival San Diego hosted by the Women's Museum of California at Liberty Station runs March 24-26.

This annual international film festival not only features the finest films directed by women, but offers a rare opportunity to meet many of the actresses and directors in-person. It was created to celebrate women's stories and experiences through film.

The festival is held during March in honor of Women's History Month. Its goal is to select films that represent the diversity of women from around the world.

“This is our third annual film festival,” said Diane Peabody Straw, executive director of Women's Museum of California. “The Lot at Liberty Station has partnered with us to show all of these films, and to have some panel discussions there, and at the women's museum.”

Peabody Straw noted there are some new developments at this year's film fest.

“We've had previous panel discussions, but this year's panels will be more topic-oriented,” she said.

“We've also been very lucky to have women filmmakers flying in from all over the world to participate.”

The museum director noted one feature film in particular, “I Am Jane Doe,” about sex trafficking, will likely stand out.

FILM FESTIVAL SCHEDULE (Films screened at The Lot at Liberty Station) March 24 5 p.m.: Red carpet, VIP reception.

6 p.m.: “Different Flowers” screening.

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JS on location in Seattle during the filming of ‘I Am Jane Doe.’

“We'll have a panel discussion with a surviving sex traffic victim, now an activist, on Saturday night,” Peabody Straw said.

Peabody Straw noted the women's film fest “fulfills our mission of providing another opportunity for women's stories to be heard.” That's especially important, she said, given that “less than 8 percent of direc-

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tors in Hollywood are women, in terms of the big blockbuster films that come out every year. Here, women have their films shown that they put their hearts and souls into.”

This year, the WFFSD welcomes films from Canada, Indonesia, UK and the United States. The movies, all directed by women, give independent female filmmakers a platform, while allowing womenfocused issues to come alive onscreen. Films range from scripted comedies to issue-focused documentaries, from short, 10-minute films, to full-length, 90-minute features.

Selected festival films will be screened at The Lot in Liberty Station, 2620 Truxton Road. Panel dis-

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to be with Mary Ann, week after week. I know the feeling is mutual.”

A bartender in OB for 20-plus years, Haskell worked at the Sunshine Company and Pacific Shores.

But having sewn since she was Caroline Austin's age, Haskell admitted she just couldn't stay away from the craft so she turned it into a business.

Tongue in cheek, Haskell credits “two drunk guys in a bar” as the ones who came up with her witty word-play business name.

Sewing over time has become something of a lost art. But Haskell

cussions about the films, and VIP receptions, will be held at The Lot and the Women's Museum of California from Friday, March 24 through Sunday, March 26.

Featured films include • “Different Flowers” – A dramedy full of girl power, kooky characters, and real heart. An independent feature film written and directed by Morgan Dameron.

• “Lucy in My Eyes” – Having lost her father to suicide in college, Lucy has a dream on the eve of her wedding where she reconnects with herself at age six. Given a window to 'change' her history, she comes to some poignant realizations about

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noted recent TV shows, like “Project Runway” and “Project Runway Junior” for teens, has created a recent “resurgence” in interest.

But the sewing market is different today than it once was.

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• “The Things We Do They Don't Understand” – A short film about a girl who wakes up after a one-night stand and finds herself alone in the man's apartment – with his mother.

Written and directed by Ashley Michel Hoban.

• “I Am Jane Doe” – Chronicles the epic battle that several American mothers are waging on behalf of their middle-school daughters, victims of sex trafficking on Backpage.com, the adult classifieds section that for years was part of the iconic Village Voice.

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said. “Today, someone in China can make a garment that sells readymade in stores for what it costs to make it.”

So why sew?

“People sew to have something original, unlike other people, and you made it,” Haskell said. “It isn't just like 200 million (other) black dresses sold. It's (also) an art form.”

Noting patience is a virtue in sewing, Haskell pointed out aspiring seamstresses need to be “detail oriented,” she said, noting it's more important for students to “have the drive, the desire, to create something.”

Of her pupil Caroline Austin, Haskell said, “She has the initiative, she wants to do it, which she's exhibited from the very beginning.”

Having students like Austin “is more like fun than work most of the time,” Haskell said adding, “I do enjoy teaching, and am open to teaching other students, other people, who are interested.”

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located at: 2609 WORDEN ST. SAN DIEGO, CA. 92110 is registered by the following: GREG CARLSON This business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL The day of business was: 11/15/2016 Registrant Name: GREG CARLSON Title of Officer, if Limited Liability Company / Corporation The statement was filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr., Recorder / County Clerk of San Diego County on: FEB 15, 2017 ISSUE DATES: FEB 23 MAR 02, 09 AND 16, 2017 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2017-004556 Fictitious Business Name(s) LAURA PEJSA MOBILE MASSAGE located at: 3819 SHASTA ST. SAN DIEGO, CA. 92109 is registered by the following: LAURA PEJSA This business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL The day of business was: 01/15/2008 Registrant Name: LAURA PEJSA Title of Officer, if Limited Liability Company / Corporation The statement was filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr., Recorder / County Clerk of San Diego County on: FEB 16, 2017 ISSUE DATES: FEB 23 MAR 02, 09 AND 16, 2017 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA CIVIL DIVISION, COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO 330 W. BROADWAY SAN DIEGO, CA. 92101 CASE NO: 372017-00005988-CU-PT-CTL PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY, Karl J. Richstatter and Mariah A. Van Zerr 2220 Palermo Drive #11 San Diego, CA 92106 HAS FILED A PETITION WITH THIS COURT FOR A DECREE CHANGING PETITIONER'S NAME FROM KARL JAMES RICHSTATTER TO KARL JAMES VANZERR FROM MARIAH ANN VAN ZERR TO MARIAH ANN VANZEER 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 should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that indicates 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 TO BE HELD ON APR 14, 2017 TIME: 8:30 AM DEPT 46 220 WEST BROADWAY SAN DIEGO, CA. 92101 ISSUE DATES: FEB 23 MAR 02, 09 AND 16, 2017 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2017-004533 Fictitious Business Name(s) 1303 BUILDERS located at: 2775 KURTZ ST STE 12 SAN DIEGO, CA. 92110 is registered by the following: 13 ZERO 3 INC. This business is conducted by: A CORPORATION 13 ZERO 3 INC. 2775 KURTZ ST STE 12 SAN DIEGO, CA. 92110 CALIFORNIA The day of business was: 02/16/2017 Registrant Name: GAETANO GIACALONE Title of Officer, if Limited Liability Company / Corporation PRESIDENT The statement was filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr., Recorder / County Clerk of San Diego County on: FEB 16, 2017 ISSUE DATES: FEB 23 MAR 02, 09 AND 16, 2017 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2017-004571 Fictitious Business Name(s) SUN PHOTOGRAPHER located at: 4155 WEST POINT LOMA BLVD. APT 309 SAN DIEGO, CA. 92110 is registered by the following: KATERYNA FEDOROVA This business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL The day of business was: 02/01/2017 Registrant Name: KATERYNA FEDOROVA Title of Officer, if Limited Liability Company / Corporation The statement was filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr., Recorder / County Clerk of San Diego County on: FEB 16, 2017 ISSUE DATES: FEB 23 MAR 02, 09 AND 16, 2017 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2017-005049 Fictitious Business Name(s) BUBIQUITOUS INTERACTIVE MEDIA AND WEB DESIGN located at: 9675 GENESEE AVE. APT D2 SAN DIEGO, CA. 92121 is registered by the following: HUNTER HIRSCH This business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL the day of business was: 02/01/2017 Registrant Name: HUNTER HIRSCH Title of Officer, if Limited Liability Company / Corporation The statement was filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr., Recorder / County Clerk of San Diego County on: FEB 23, 2017 ISSUE DATES: MAR 02, 09, 16 AND 23, 2017 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2017-005092 Fictitious Business Name(s) SUPREME SPORTS NUTRITION located at: 19471 WORCHESTER LANE HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA. 92646 is registered by the following: KYRSTEN HEMPSTEAD, GIOVANNI GONZALEZ This business is conducted by: A GENERAL PARTNERSHIP the day of business was: NOT APPLICABLE Registrant Name: KYRSTEN HEMPSTEAD Title of Officer, if Limited Liability Company / Corporation The statement was filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr., Recorder / County Clerk of San Diego County on: FEB 23, 2017 ISSUE DATES: MAR 02, 09, 16 AND 23, 2017 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2017-004632 Fictitious Business Name(s) BLOC MEDIA MANAGEMENT located at: 5131 VOLTAIRE ST. SAN DIEGO, CA. 92107 is registered by the following: CASSANDRA GONZALEZ This business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL the day of business was: 02/04/2017 Registrant Name: CASSANDRA GONZALEZ Title of Officer, if Limited Liability Company / Corporation The statement was filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr., Recorder / County Clerk of San Diego County on: FEB 17, 2017 ISSUE DATES: MAR 02, 09, 16 AND 23, 2017

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2017-003541 Fictitious Business Name(s) COGTALK CONSULT SERVICES located at: 2248 CARNELIAN CT. CARLSBAD, CA. 92009 is registered by the following: MARIA TERESA CAMPAT DWIGHT This business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL the day of business was: 01/01/2017 Registrant Name: MARIA TERESA CAMPAT DWIGHT Title of Officer, if Limited Liability Company / Corporation The statement was filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr., Recorder / County Clerk of San Diego County on: FEB 07, 2017 ISSUE DATES: MAR 02, 09, 16 AND 23, 2017 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2017-004785 Fictitious Business Name(s) PICASSA PAINTER located at: 6333 MOUNT ADA RD. #117 SAN DIEGO, CA. 92111 is registered by the following: LAUREN FLYNN This business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL the day of business was: 01/01/2017 Registrant Name: LAUREN FLYNN Title of Officer, if Limited Liability Company / Corporation The statement was filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr., Recorder / County Clerk of San Diego County on: FEB 21, 2017 ISSUE DATES: MAR 02, 09, 16 AND 23, 2017 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2017-004149 Fictitious Business Name(s) FERRARI VACATION RENTALS located at: 1804 GARNET AVE. #737 SAN DIEGO, CA. 92109 is registered by the following: FERRARI REALTY, INC. This business is conducted by: A CORPORATION FERRARI REALTY, INC. 1804 GARNET AVE. #737 SAN DIEGO, CA. 92109 CALIFORNIA the day of business was: 01/01/2017 Registrant Name: CHLOE FERRARI Title of Officer, if Limited Liability Company / Corporation PRESIDENT The statement was filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr., Recorder / County Clerk of San Diego County on: FEB 13, 2017 ISSUE DATES: MAR 02, 09, 16 AND 23, 2017 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2017-005388 Fictitious Business Name(s) JOE’S WINDOWS SERVICE SO CAL SAN DIEGO located at: 1635 49TH ST. SAN DIEGO, CA. 92102 is registered by the following: JOSEPH DURAN This business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL the day of business was: NOT APPLICABLE Registrant Name: JOSEPH DURAN Title of Officer, if Limited Liability Company / Corporation The statement was filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr., Recorder / County Clerk of San Diego County on: FEB 27, 2017 ISSUE DATES: MAR 02, 09, 16 AND 23, 2017 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2017-002736 Fictitious Business Name(s) TUNITEC located at: 4070 HUERFANO AVE. #113 SAN DIEGO, CA. 92117 is registered by the following: ANTONIO COSTA This business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL the day of business was: NOT APPLICABLE Registrant Name: ANTONIO COSTA Title of Officer, if Limited Liability Company / Corporation The statement was filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr., Recorder / County Clerk of San Diego County on: JAN 30, 2017 ISSUE DATES: FEB 23 MAR 02, 09 AND 16, 2017 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2017-005075 Fictitious Business Name(s) ALLSTATE COURIER located at: 9360 CABOT DRIVE SAN DIEGO, CA. 92126 is registered by the following: MADDEN CORPORATION This business is conducted by: A CORPORATION MADDEN CORPORATION 733 WEST TAFT AVE. ORANGE, CA. 92865 CALIFORNIA the day of business was: 02/01/2017 Registrant Name: DONALD L. MADDEN Title of Officer, if Limited Liability Company / Corporation PRESIDENT The statement was filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr., Recorder / County Clerk of San Diego County on: FEB 23, 2017 ISSUE DATES: MAR 02, 09, 16 AND 23, 2017 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2017-003945 Fictitious Business Name(s) REVIEW BY TEXTS, REVIEW SCREENING located at: 1264 REED AVE. #2 SAN DIEGO, CA. 92109 is registered by the following: SHERI GOBEC, JEFFERY LAMB This business is conducted by: CO-PARTNERS the day of business was: NOT APPLICABLE Registrant Name: SHERI GOBEC Title of Officer, if Limited Liability Company / Corporation The statement was filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr., Recorder / County Clerk of San Diego County on: FEB 09, 2017 ISSUE DATES: MAR 02, 09, 16 AND 23, 2017 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2017-005634 Fictitious Business Name(s) J & M PRESTIGE CLEANING, J & M PREMIER CLEANING located at: 4784 HAWLEY BLVD. #1 SAN DIEGO, CA. 92116 is registered by the following: JEFFERY ROLLON This business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL the day of business was: NOT APPLICABLE Registrant Name: JEFFERY ROLLON Title of Officer, if Limited Liability Company / Corporation The statement was filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr., Recorder / County Clerk of San Diego County on: MAR 01, 2017 ISSUE DATES: MAR 09, 16, 23 AND 30, 2017 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2017-005875 Fictitious Business Name(s) MASTER AUTO SALES located at: 6920 MIRAMAR RD. STE 210 SAN DIEGO, CA. 92126 is registered by the following: MASTER AUTO SALES INC. This business is conducted by: A CORPORATION MASTER AUTO SALES INC 6920 MIRAMAR RD. STE 210 SAN DIEGO, CA. 92126 CALIFORNIA the day of business was:

Cleaning Ocean Beach Councilmember Lorie Zapf (left) fires up the more than 300 volunteers, who along with and I Love a Clean San Diego, came out for the Ocean Beach Spring Clean event on Saturday, March 11. Volunteers painted more than 25 bike racks along newly repaved Newport Avenue and removed more than 500 pounds of trash from the beach and alleyways during the morning cleanup.

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NOT APPLICABLE Registrant Name: SHIRIN RAVANBAKHSH Title of Officer, if Limited Liability Company / Corporation PRESIDENT The statement was filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr., Recorder / County Clerk of San Diego County on: MAR 02, 2017 ISSUE DATES: MAR 09, 16, 23 AND 30, 2017 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA CIVIL DIVISION, COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO 330 W. BROADWAY SAN DIEGO, CA. 92101 CASE NO: 372017-00007462-CU-PT-CTL PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY, Seva Katir 2411 Romney Rd. San Diego, Ca 92109 858-750-8343 HAS FILED A PETITION WITH THIS COURT FOR A DECREE CHANGING PETITIONER'S NAME FROM SEVA KATIR TO JOHN DAVID WHELAN 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 should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that indicates 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 TO BE HELD ON APR 28, 2017 TIME: 8:30 AM DEPT 46 220 WEST BROADWAY SAN DIEGO, CA. 92101 ISSUE DATES: MAR 09, 16, 23 AND 30, 2017 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2017-005742 Fictitious Business Name(s) STUDIO WEST LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE & PLANNING located at: 4674 CHICKASAW CT. SAN DIEGO, CA. 92117 is registered by the following: MICHELLE M. LANDIS This business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL the day of business was: 02/28/2017 Registrant Name: MICHELLE M. LANDIS Title of Officer, if Limited Liability Company / Corporation The statement was filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr., Recorder / County Clerk of San Diego County on: MAR 01, 2017 ISSUE DATES: MAR 09, 16, 23 AND 30, 2017 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2017-005954 Fictitious Business Name(s) C-FLOWERS-N-ANTIQUES located at: 3040 CLAIREMONT DR. #11 SAN DIEGO, CA. 92117 is registered by the following: CHANDRA PERKINS This business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL the day of business was: NOT APPLICABLE Registrant Name: CHANDRA PERKINS Title of Officer, if Limited Liability Company / Corporation The statement was filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr., Recorder / County Clerk of San Diego County on: MAR 03, 2017 ISSUE DATES: MAR 09, 16, 23 AND 30, 2017 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2017-006114 Fictitious Business Name(s) DESOUZA SELECT PROPERTIES located at: 5530 LA JOLLA BLVD. 1-B LA JOLLA, CA. 92037 is registered by the following: DENNIS DESOUZA This business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL the day of business was: 01/01/2016 Registrant Name: DENNIS DESOUZA Title of Officer, if Limited Liability Company / Corporation The statement was filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr., Recorder / County Clerk of San Diego County on: MAR 06, 2017 ISSUE DATES: MAR 09, 16, 23 AND 30, 2017

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2017-005922 Fictitious Business Name(s) EFOOTBRIDGE located at: 301 WEST G ST. UNIT 101 SAN DIEGO, CA. 92101 is registered by the following: THOMAS NICOTERA This business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL the day of business was: 01/01/1989 Registrant Name: THOMAS NICOTERA Title of Officer, if Limited Liability Company / Corporation The statement was filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr., Recorder / County Clerk of San Diego County on: MAR 03, 2017 ISSUE DATES: MAR 09, 16, 23 AND 30, 2017 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2017-006116 Fictitious Business Name(s) DIMORA ART STUDIO located at: 1160 GARNET AVE SAN DIEGO, CA. 92109 is registered by the following: JILL R. STRATTON This business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL the day of business was: 03/01/2017 Registrant Name: DENNIS DESOUZA Title of Officer, if Limited Liability Company / Corporation The statement was filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr., Recorder / County Clerk of San Diego County on: MAR 06, 2017 ISSUE DATES: MAR 16, 23, 30 AND APRIL 06, 2017 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2017-006135 Fictitious Business Name(s) INTEGRATED YACHT AND SHIP BROKERAGE located at: 2818 CANON ST. SAN DIEGO, CA. 92106 is registered by the following: PETER A. FALONK This business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL the day of business was: NOT APPLICABLE Registrant Name: PETER FALONK Title of Officer, if Limited Liability Company / Corporation The statement was filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr., Recorder / County Clerk of San Diego County on: MAR 06, 2017 ISSUE DATES: MAR 16, 23, 30 AND APRIL 06, 2017 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2017-006152 Fictitious Business Name(s) ASHLEY BLINDS located at: 1804 GARNET AVE #166 SAN DIEGO, CA. 92109 is registered by the following: LARRY ALLEN ISAAC, ELAINE ISSAC This business is conducted by: A MARRIED COUPLE the day of business was: 01/23/2017 Registrant Name: LARRY ALLEN ISSAC Title of Officer, if Limited Liability Company / Corporation The statement was filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr., Recorder / County Clerk of San Diego County on: MAR 07, 2017 ISSUE DATES: MAR 16, 23, 30 AND APRIL 06, 2017 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2017-006154 Fictitious Business Name(s) DISCOUNT WINDOW COVERINGS located at: 1804 GARNET AVE #166 SAN DIEGO, CA. 92109 is registered by the following: LARRY ALLEN ISAAC, ELAINE ISSAC This business is conducted by: A MARRIED COUPLE the day of business was: 01/23/2017 Registrant Name: LARRY ALLEN ISSAC Title of Officer, if Limited Liability Company / Corporation The statement was filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr., Recorder / County Clerk of San Diego County on: MAR 07, 2017 ISSUE DATES: MAR 16, 23, 30 AND APRIL 06, 2017 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2017-004977 Fictitious Business Name(s) ACTION WINDOW AND DOOR located at: 2737 VIA ORANGE WAY, SUITE #110 SPRING VALLEY, CA. 91978 is registered by the following:

ACTION HOME ENERGY SOLUTIONS, INC. This business is conducted by: A CORPORATION ACTION HOME ENERGY SOLUTIONS, INC. 2737 VIA ORANGE WAY, SUITE #110 SPRING VALLEY, CA. 91978 CALIFORNIA the day of business was: 01/01/2012 Registrant Name: DAVID BALDWIN Title of Officer, if Limited Liability Company / Corporation PRESIDENT The statement was filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr., Recorder / County Clerk of San Diego County on: FEB 22, 2017 ISSUE DATES: MAR 16, 23, 30 AND APRIL 06, 2017 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2017-004696 Fictitious Business Name(s) SKYRIDER PHOTOGRAPHY located at: 3727 EL CAJON BLVD. SAN DIEGO, CA. 92105 is registered by the following: DENNIS REITER This business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL the day of business was: NOT APPLICABLE Registrant Name: DENNIS REITER Title of Officer, if Limited Liability Company / Corporation The statement was filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr., Recorder / County Clerk of San Diego County on: FEB 17, 2017 ISSUE DATES: MAR 09, 16, 23 AND 30, 2017 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2017-006163 Fictitious Business Name(s) ACUQUEST located at: 1804 CABLE ST. STE B SAN DIEGO, CA. 92107 is registered by the following: AQUILINO M. SORIANO This business is conducted by: AN INDIVIDUAL the day of business was: 01/01/2017 Registrant Name: AQUILINO M. SORIANO Title of Officer, if Limited Liability Company / Corporation The statement was filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr., Recorder / County Clerk of San Diego County on: MAR 07, 2017 ISSUE DATES: MAR 16, 23, 30 AND APRIL 06, 2017 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2017-006506 Fictitious Business Name(s) BLUE MIST POOL SERVICE, LLC. located at: 2208 PLAZA DE LAS FLORES CARLSBAD, CA. 92009 is registered by the following: BLUEMIST POOL SERVICE, LLC. This business is conducted by: A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY BLUE MIST POOL SERVICE, LLC. 4950 S. YOSEMITE ST. #149 GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO. 80111 COLORADO the day of business was: 02/28/2017 Registrant Name: BECQUE PETERS Title of Officer, if Limited Liability Company / Corporation PRESIDENT The statement was filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr., Recorder / County Clerk of San Diego County on: MAR 09, 2017 ISSUE DATES: MAR 16, 23, 30 AND APRIL 06, 2017 STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF A FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME FILE NO. 2017004643 (1) Fictitious Business Name(s) to be abandoned: O SNAP PHOTOBOOTH located at: 1941 REED AVE. SAN DIEGO, CA. 92109 (2) The Fictitious Business Name referred to above was filed in San Diego County on 05/15/2015 and assigned File No. 2015-013135 (3) Fictitious Business is being abandoned by HENRY PEREZ 1941 REED AVE. SAN DIEGO, CA. 92109 (4) This Business is conducted by: A MARRIED COUPLE Registrant Name: HENRY PEREZ Title: OWNER The Statement was filed with Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr., Recorder / County Clerk of San Diego County on FEB 17, 2017 ISSUE DATES: MAR 16, 23, 30 AND APRIL 06, 2017

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OPEN HOUSES

Brandon Loftus

Michael Correia

(619) 402-4691

Sat 1-4pm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3611 Fenelon St. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3BR/2BA . . . . . . . $1,600,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Martin Correia • 619-241-6909 Sun 2-4pm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3681 Liggett Dr. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6BR/5BA . . . . . . . $1,899,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Michelle Silverman • 619-980-2738 Sun 1-4pm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 868 Bangor St. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5BR/5BA . . . . . . . $2,695,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Steve Cairncross • 858-859-3370 Sun 11-2pm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3007 Lawrence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2+BR/3BA . . . . . . . $1,350,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Steve Cairncross • 858-859-3370 Sun 11-2pm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3011 Lawrence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3BA/4BA . . . . . . . . $1,345,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Steve Cairncross • 858-859-3370 Sun 1-4pm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3822 Centraloma . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3BA/2BA . . . . . . . $999,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Steve Cairncross • 858-859-3370 Sat & Sun . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4722 Del Mar Avenue . . . . . . . . . . 3BR/3BA . . . . . . . . $985,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Catrina Russell • 619-226-2897 Sun 1-4pm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 916 El Mac . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4BR /2BA . . . . . . . $2,500,000-$2,700,000 . . . . . Tami Fuller • (619) 226-TAMI (8264) Sun 1-4pm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4504 Niagara Avenue . . . . . . . . . .4BR/3BA . . . . . . . $1,899,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Peter Gyorgy • 619-788-4999 Sun 1-4pm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1145 Sorrento Dr. . . . . . . . . . . . . 3BR/3BA . . . . . . . . $2,295,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Maureen McGrath • 619-922-2441 Sat 1-4pm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3611 Fenelon Street . . . . . . . . . . . 3BR/2BA . . . . . . . . $1,600,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Martin Correia • 619-241-6909 Sun 1-4pm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3616 Rosecroft Lane . . . . . . . . . . 4BR/4BA . . . . . . . $2,695,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gilbert Mouritzen • 619-552-7181 Sun 12-4pm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4386 Monaco . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5BR/4BA . . . . . . . . $2,495,000-$2,695,000 . . . . . Anna Marie Barnard • 619-504-7123

619-929-9942

lof@lofrealty.com

MC.Lofrealty@gmail.com

CA-BRE #01891776

CA-BRE# 01938106

New Construction in Point Loma

LA JOLLA/ UTC Sat & Sun 12-3pm . . . . . . . . . . 6845 La Jolla Scenic Dr. S. . . . . . .4BR/4.5BA . . . . . . $2,950,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fran Mingura • 619-990-7283 Sun 1:30–4:30pm . . . . . . . . . . . 7742 Whitfield Pl. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6BR/5BA . . . . . . . . $2,895,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Reed Team • 858-395-4033 Sun 1-4pm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7400 Vista Del Mar . . . . . . . . . . . . 7BR10BA . . . . . . . $22,500,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brenda & Dan Wyatt • 858-775-7333 Sat 1-4pm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1327 La Palma St. . . . . . . . . . . . . 3BR/2BA . . . . . . . . $1,475,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Reed Team • 858-395-4033 Sat 1-4pm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7453 Fairway Rd. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3BR/3BA . . . . . . . . $2,695,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Carly Suniga • 619-920-2300 Sat & Sun 1-4pm . . . . . . . . . . . 778 La Canada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4BR/3.5BA . . . . . . $2,799,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gregg Whitney • 858-456-3282 Sun 1-4pm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1954 Via Casa Alta . . . . . . . . . . . . .5BR/7.5BA . . . . . . $5,495,000-$5,995,000 . . . . . . . . . . Gregg Whitney • 858-456-3282 Sun 1-4pm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 315 Mesa Way . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6BR/4.5BA . . . . . . $3,400,000 - $3,695,000 . . . . . . . . . Gregg Whitney • 858-456-3282 Sun 1-4pm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7258 Encelia Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . 4BR/2.5BA . . . . . . $4,295,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gregg Whitney • 858-456-3282 Sun 1-4pm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 605 Arenas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2BR/1BA . . . . . . . . $995,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gregg Whitney • 858-456-3282

Brand New 2600 sq.ft. Custom Cape Cod offers 180-degree city, harbor, and ocean views. High quality design with luxurious finishes.

4-bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms. Includes two master bedrooms, one upstairs and one downstairs. Everything you are looking for in a new home in Point Loma. Coming early 2017! Call for more Details!

Lanz Correia 619.564.6355

NORTH PARK Sat 1-4 Sun 11-2pm . . . . . . . . . 4012 Mississippi #18 . . . . . . . . . . 2BR/1BA . . . . . . . . $325,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hope Leitner • 858-382-3763

Cal BRE#01883404

TAMI FULLER’S REAL ESTATE TEAM

COLEMAN

Helping Buyers & Sellers Since 1988!

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POINT LOMA $2,700,000 Panoramic unobstructed ocean views from this single level 4BR/2BA home at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac. Minutes to Downtown, Airport, Beaches & Yacht Clubs!

TOP OF THE HILL

WORK WITH AN INNOVATOR All of our listings include: • Strategic Marketing • Staging Consult/ Service • Interior Designer

• Professional Photography • Handyman Service • Home & Pest Inspection

All at NO cost to my sellers Mike McCurdy

Allison McCurdy

Realtor - 15 Years CalBRE# 01435434

Marketing Manager MBA - Marketing

Over $250 Million in New and Resale Homes Sold!

858-225-9243 • McCurdyRealtor.com * New home sale with Pulte Homes, resale with Sothebys

POINT LOMA HEIGHTS $1,369,000 Stunning ocean views from this gorgeous 4BR/3.5BA open floorplan home! Features a huge front deck, high ceilings, & hardwood floors throughout.

Tami Fuller

(619) 226-TAMI (8264)

2468 Historic Decatur Rd, Suite #150 San Diego, CA 92106 www.TamiFuller.com • CalBRE #01000767

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