October 24, 2024

October 24, 2024

Volume 54 - No. 43

CALIFORNIA & SAN DIEGO

AMONG MOST DANGEROUS IN ROAD RAGE!

By Friedrich Gomez PASTOR ARRESTED ATTACKING WOMAN IN CORONADO & HOSPITALISING HER IN ROAD RAGE! It matters not if you’re an off-duty police officer, or a law-abiding judge, or role-model school teacher, or an upstanding church pastor from the pulpit – road rage can, and has, affected everyone – across all professions and demographics today!

DATELINE: SAN DIEGO COUNTY, CA.

A 2019 road rage incident which happened in San Diego County made newspaper headlines across the entire nation, and shocked countless millions who viewed the episode on televised news broadcasts.

The terrifying incident involved a mega-church pastor on charges of felony assault on a woman during a fender-bender accident in San Diego County.

According to televised accounts, the former pastor of a Rolling Meadows church was charged with felony battery and assault in Coronado,

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Pastor James MacDonald, who was fired from Harvest Bible Chapel based in Chicago (which he founded) was arrested on 22 March 2019 in Coronado, California, after he allegedly attacked a 59-year-olde woman.

According to the report, the pastor was trying to parallel park his truck about 10:15 a.m. in the 900 block of Orange Avenue when he struck the woman’s car. The two exited their cars, and he “attacked” her, accord-

ing to Coronado police.

The woman had to be taken to a nearby hospital, where she was treated for very serious injuries, police said. MacDonald, 62 at the time, was charged in San Diego County with “one felony count of battery causing serious bodily injury and assault, with a physical force likely to produce great bodily injury.”

Coronado police officers at the scene arrested Pastor MacDonald and also found a stolen handgun inside his truck, they said.

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Rage from page 1 Pastor MacDonald was fired from the Chicago-area mega-church, Harvest Bible Chapel, for: “Engaging in conduct contrary and harmful to the best interests of the church.”

Ironically, this was his own megachurch that he founded.

ROAD RAGE INCIDENTS IN CALIFORNIA ARE AMONG THE NATION’S WORST! Last year, in 2023, California didn’t even crack the Top 10 list for the worst U.S. states in road rage statistics.

And neither did America’s Finest City, San Diego, make any such list.

So what happened?

Just seven months into 2024, our Golden state of California -- as well as our America’s Finest City, San Diego -- have cracked several Top 10 traffic and safety study lists for being among the most dangerous in road rage today.

What a difference a year makes.

In 2023, Arizona topped the list of states with the most confrontational drivers, while Hawaii and Delaware drivers ranked as the most polite in the nation.

No more.

According to a fact-checked Nationwide Traffic Safety report by Forbes Advisor (officially released just three months ago, on 22 July 2024), California and San Diego are among the most dangerous places for road rage.

(Source: https://www.sacbee.com/ news/california/article290374889. html) The new shocking 2024 chart below, not only lists the Top 10 worst U.S. states in road rage statistics, but it also lists each state’s (previous position in 2023).

1. California. (Ranking in 2023: 13) 2. Missouri. (Ranking in 2023: 18) 3. Utah. (Ranking in 2023: 21) 4. Oklahoma. (Ranking in 2023: 5) 5. Colorado. (Ranking in 2023: 15) 6. Mississippi. (Ranking in 2023: 38) 7. Indiana. (Ranking in 2023: 42) 8. Virginia. (Ranking in 2023: 4) 9. New York state. (Ranking in 2023: 12) 10. Maryland. (Ranking in 2023: 19) SAN DIEGO AMONG THE MOST DANGEROUS CITIES IN ROAD RAGE! Along with the state of California, our San Diego County is now con-

sistently among the Top 10 most dangerous cities for road rage encounters in the nation.

According to the official database of the U.S. Government agency, The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), San Diego County is among the worst American cities/counties in road rage.

Even when only the Top 5 cities are listed for the most road rage in the United States, San Diego, -surprisingly -- still makes this very short list, according to both World Atlas and The National Highway Traffic Administration: 1. Los Angeles, CA 2. New York City, NY 3. Mount Pleasant, NC 4. Chicago, IL 5. San Diego, CA Also, CNBC Television News listed the 10 American cities with the most road rage, with San Diego – once again – making the Top 10 most dangerous road rage cities in the nation: 1. New York City, NY 2. Dallas, TX 3. Detroit, MI 4. Atlanta, GA 5. Minneapolis, MN 6. Phoenix, AZ 7. Miami, FL 8. Houston, TX 9. Cincinnati, OH 10. San Diego, CA

Also, the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety listed the top 8 U.S. cities with the highest road rage incidents, published in the Fiscal Times (thefiscaltimes.com) and which was also officially released by the Associated Press (AP) wire news services: 1. Los Angeles, CA 2. New York, NY 3. Miami, FL 4. Phoenix, AZ 5. Tampa, FL 6. Houston, TX 7. San Diego, CA 8. Boston, MA CALIFORNIA POLICE OFFICER GOES ON DANGEROUS ROAD RAGE RAMPAGE! DATELINE: SAN JOSE, CA. What started out as a normal, peaceful, sunny afternoon on Friday 17 November 2023 in downtown, San Jose, California – suddenly turned into a most highly-dangerous road rage rampage!

In one of the most bizarre road rage incidents, a former San Jose Police officer, Matthew Dominguez, age 33, went on a road rage rampage through downtown San Jose, California, terrorising people who couldn’t believe their eyes and ears!

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Rage from page 2 highly-dangerous road rage incident through the downtown area, recklessly driving his Alfa Romeo sports car at excessive speeds, yelling crazed statements, as he fled from pursuing officers.

In a total rage, he purposely crashed his sports car into another car, then began to throw glass bottles at another victim before jumping on top of a car, while still evading police.

Emergency 911 dispatchers warned San Jose Police officers that the man they were chasing was a former San Jose Police Officer, himself, who might be armed.

Dominguez was previously fired from the police department in the summer of 2022 for inappropriate behaviour, including being charged with sexual battery after he, allegedly, groped a woman during an off-duty party.

Due to these past incidents, the San Jose Police Department had concerns about Dominguez even prior to the downtown road rage scenario.

On this particular road rage, police were alerted by three victims who said a red Alfa Romeo had rammed into the back of their Toyota Camry. The three victims told police that the Alfa Romeo followed them for several blocks near San Jose State University, then suddenly swerved dangerously in front of them, and the driver (who turned out to be Matthew Dominguez) began to make obscene hand gestures towards them.

The pursuit began when San Jose Police officers attempted to pull Dominguez over and he sped off at a high speed.

In another part of towne, a motorist flagged down officers and said someone cut him off in a red Alfa Romeo, hurled glass bottles at his vehicle, and began screaming at the victim for no apparent reason.

The hot pursuit finally ended when Dominguez was apprehended while attempting to climb into another unoccupied car.

He was charged with a deadly weapon, felony reckless driving, and fleeing from police with no regard for public safety.

ROAD RAGE SHOOTINGS: WHAT IS HAPPENING IN CALIFORNIA? Although California did not even make the Top Ten list for road rage last year in 2023 in major bonafide studies, our Golden state not

only currently ranks number one in several road rage studies, but, California also ranks among the top three U. S. states in gun shootings connected to road rage incidents.

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The most recent, reliable statistics show that of all the 50 U.S. states: Texas, Florida, and California (in that order) lead all other American states in the number of road rage incidents (involving guns).

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4-YEAR-OLDE CHILD SHOT TO DEATH IN CALIFORNIA ROAD RAGE INCIDENT. DATELINE: LOS COUNTY, CA.

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According to his parents: “He was just a happy, regular little boy. He loved trucks and stuffed animals and was just a very upbeat child who loved his mommy and daddy -- loved his family. Now he’ll never know the experiences of going to school, the experiences of having friends.”

The 4-year-olde boy was fatally shot in front of his parents, one year ago, in Southern California.

The fatal shooting occurred Friday night in Los Angeles County after the assailants allegedly cut off the family’s car on a highway in Lancaster (a city in northern Los Angeles County).

“The suspect driver then began following them through several surface streets,” the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department said.

Authorities described it as an “unimaginable” road rage incident wherein the two suspects chased down and unleashed a barrage of gunfire on the passenger side of the family vehicle with the small child inside.

The parents are demanding that the two killers who murdered their baby, be incarcerated for the remainder of their lives, with no possibility of parole, a family spokesperson told ABC News.

The boy was identified on Monday as Gor Adamyan, according to the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s Office.

He was just a smiling, happy little child, who loved life and laughing. He died, while still sitting, strapped, in his car’s child’s seat.

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Friends Of Daley Ranch Annual Picnic Saturday, November 2 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Ranch House outdoor area FODR welcomes you to our annual celebratory lunch at beautiful Daley Ranch. We will showcase our accomplishments and goals while enjoying an opportunity to visit the historic Ranch House. Guests may also view the old redwood barn, dating to the 1880s, which FODR has lovingly restored.

RSVPs are required for this free event. Please email info@daleyranch.org with the number of guests in your party and the number requesting shuttle service.

RSVP deadline is October 26.

If past picnics in early November are any indication, we can expect a warm autumn day to savor the natural wonders of Daley Ranch.

RSVPs are required for this free event. Please email info@daleyranch.org with the number of guests in your party and the number requesting shuttle service.

RSVP deadline is October 26. ***

Barbershop A Capella Choral Concert November 6 • 5pm San Marcos Library On Wednesday November 6 at 5 pm, the Music Men Chorus will perform a concert of Barbershop style songs at the San Marcos branch of the San Diego County Library, located at 2 Civic Center Drive.

The Music Men Chorus, now in its 70th year, specializes in singing this unique brand of a cappella music, noted for its “ringing” chords.

This concert will include a variety of song styles - romantic, pop, gos-

pel, and patriotic - and will include quartet performances.

Sponsored by the San Marcos branch library, the concert is FREE. For more information about the Music Men Chorus, visit musicmenchorus.org *** Writers Workshop November 16th Vista Library Aspiring and seasoned writers, join author Matt Coyle on Saturday, November 16, from 1:00 to 3:00 pm for an in-person workshop titled Chapter One: Beginnings.

We’ll discuss strategies for hooking your readers early and introducing your protagonist in a compelling way. Please be prepared to write in class.

Matt Coyle brings a wealth of experience as the author of the bestselling Rick Cahill crime series.

He knew he wanted to write mysteries when he was thirteen and his father gave him The Simple Art of Murder by Raymond Chandler.

Matt’s books have won the Anthony, Shamus, Lefty, Authors on the Air Book of the Year, and the San Diego Book Awards. He was named the 2021 Mystery Writer of the Year by the San Diego Writers Festival.

Writers’ Workshops are free, and registration is required as space is limited. Register by calling 760643-5100, press 3, or online: sdcl. org/vista. *** Parkinson’s Support Group Meeting November 4 • 10am to noon Parkinson’s Support Group. Free monthly meetings for people with Parkinson’s and their care partners are held from 10 am until Noon at San Rafael Church, 17252 Bernardo Center Drive, Rancho Bernardo, in the Parish Hall. Our featured speaker for Monday, November 4th is Megan Robbins, Occupational Oodles continued on page 12

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trict voted to sell their hospital in 2017 and no longer participates in direct healthcare.

• Grossmont Healthcare District signed over district assets/lease operations to Sharp Healthcare District in 1991.

Letters

to the Editor I’m running for reelection for my seat as a Palomar Health Board of Directors member. I’ve been a thirty-year veteran and secondgeneration Firefighter. I retired as a Fire Captain in 2022 and now hold the position as Part-time faculty at Palomar Community College in the Emergency Medical Education Department teaching the next generation of public safety professionals. (EMT/Paramedic) During these challenging times, half of the public healthcare districts either filed for bankruptcy or signed over all district assets to other entities. Please look at the four public health districts in San Diego County.

• Fallbrook Regional Health Dis-

• TriCity Healthcare District had entered negotiations with UCSD to absorb this property, outstanding debt and staff. After nine months, UC San Diego Health announced that it will no longer seek a potential partnership with TriCity Healthcare.

I fear for TriCity health, I don’t want Palomar Health to follow the same path. We are trying something new and it’s scary. I do believe that it will allow the healthcare district to enter into a joint powers agreement with private healthcare providers on an equal footing and not be forced to hand over all district assets to them.

We have endorsed Christian Garcia for the Escondido City Council - and we did this before we even knew of his academic credentials.

This man is truly an asset Escondido needs! He has a Master’s Degree from USC in Public Policy and management - did extensive research in land expropriation, health care, human trafficking and local development.

After reading his article What Happens When We Die, is there an afterlife?

I thought of how the author missed the mark on real Christianity. To find God, many people are connecting with religions that they are comfortable with. Genuine Christianity is the only one where God is looking for man. God revealed himself as Jesus Christ, plain and simple.

Mister Gomez, like scientists and many smart people, have made a God to suit themselves. No matter what he thinks his heart is spiritually Flat Lined. When a person really gets saved, it is not brain knowledge but Heart knowledge as depicted by pictures of Christ with a heart that is glowing-radiating. When the Holy Spirit comes into one’s heart, you KNOW it.

So no matter what non -believers think, the heart, without the knowledge of Jesus Christ, is spiritually Flat Lined.

and I was next to tears. Her words were: “Friedrich Gomez, the author, is an obvious agnostic. He gave lots of history about things that most people already knew. He wrote even more verbiage about his god -- Einstein. Lots of words with no meaning or clarification. Such a long article with no answers. Such a waste of paper and my time.

Poor man. I will pray for him.”

Ms. Hanson, I am so very sorry my cover story on the afterlife was so upsetting to you. As a devout, practising Christian it pains me that I brought such a vexation upon you. When my Daddy (I call lyle e. davis my Daddy because he wanted to adopt me and I love him like a father), when he forwarded your email to me, well, I was devastated.

I just read the Letter to the Editor from Diane Hanson, that you forwarded to me. At first, I thought you were joking with me, but, I realised it was a real letter.

I apologise for my cover story not having conclusive answers (for the secular world) on what happens after we die. The only way to do that would be for me to actually die and come back to tell the world. But, privately, as a Christian, I have no doubts about the afterlife -- and that’s why I ended my cover story as I did: Citing how a Belgium priest founded the Big Bang Theory and found no inconsistency with the Bible’s account (as I cited in Genesis) and science. Perhaps that wasn’t enough, but I chose not to force my (unproven) dogma down

Sincerely, Judy Vorreyer

To be honest, it took me by surprise and it was very unexpected

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In addition, he attended the University of California in Irvine where he had a double major in Political Science and International studies.

Modules were in American government and international conflict.

are two candidates which we have endorsed that we really need to support and elect. We speak of Jeff Griffith and Laura Barry, both superior candidates that deserve your vote. I have known Jeff for several years. He is a retired firefighter and paramedic and has served on the board since 2012 and is continually active as a board member serving the community and the staff of Palomar Hospital.

ing Palomar’s Independence and strengthening the district’s financial standing.

Ultimately, the goal is to ensure Californians have access to affordable, quality healthcare.

Finding a balance between independence and financial stability is vital to achieving that goal.

Respectfully, Jeff Griffith ~ Chair, Palomar Health Board of Directors *** Dear Mr. Gomez, Thanks for your interesting and informative article, What Happens When We Die?

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On top of these impressive academic credentials he also served for two years in the Peace Corps as a volunteer in Cambodia. He became fluent in the Cambodian language, and taught English at the high school level.

Anyone who volunteers two years of their life to the Peace Corps is a champion to me.

He has done an excellent job as an appointed member of the Escondido City Council and now he seeks to retain the seat via the upcoming election. We very strongly urge you to vote for Christian Garcia.

We also have a strong interest in the election for the Palomar Health District Board of Directors. There

James Bounds *** Friedrich Gomez’s response to Diane Hanson’s Letter to the Editor from the October 17th issue.

Jeff serves Division 6.

Laura Barry is also an incumbent, having served since 2020. Laura is the current board treasurer.

Barry and Griffith both are proud of the new Behavioral Health Hospital, which they were instrumental in supporting; they also embrace the relationship with Sharp Healthcare which allows physicians from Sharp to serve North Countyt patients at Palomar Hospital while still maintain-

Laura serves Division 4.

There are several reasons your vote is critically important for the Palomar Health District. First, it is largest public healthcare district by land area, which covers 800 square miles and includes Escondido, San Marcos, Vista and surrounding areas. Secondly, the district is divided into divisions and candidates must be nominated from those divisions only. It is hard enough to find qualified candidates to serve on the board, especially when you have to find them living in the division for which they would serve . . . then, when you find them you have to persuade them to run for the office . . . which is often a thankless job but is a very responsible posiMan About Town continued on page 5

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Rage from page 3 whole life lay in front of him. “All that has been taken away from him in a moment of rage,” said his mom.

The mother said her baby’s final words were when he cried out to her that he was hurt after he was shot.

“He never even got to go to kindergarten,” she could barely whisper through her tears.

ROAD RAGE SHOOTINGS ARE CONTINUING TO SURGE: SHOOTING DEATHS HAVE DOUBLED! According to the Gun Violence Archive’s database, there is a staggering increase in road rage shootings that is continuing to surge across the nation.

On average, every 16 hours a motorist is shot, murdered, or injured in a violent road rage scenario involving various firearms.

Road rage (deaths) due to gun violence have doubled compared to (pre-pandemic levels).

(Source: https://www.gunviolencearchive.org) California and San Diego County are caught-up in this dizzying explosion of road rage violence, to the point that we (city, county,

and state) now sit on many Top 10 lists for most dangerous places in America for violent, confrontational drivers.

WHAT TO DO IN A ROAD RAGE SITUATION: THIS CAN SAVE YOU & YOUR FAMILY’S LIVES! 1. If you are in a road rage situation, the best course of action is to remain calm and focus on getting to your destination safely.

2. Do not engage with the other driver, do not return gestures or remarks made at you.

3. Avoid eye contact and be sure to keep seat belts buckled in case of unexpected braking.

4. If someone is following you as the result of a road rage situation, avoid going to your home and try to pull into a police station, hospital, fire station or another heavily populated area.

5. When you safely reach your destination, call 911. If possible, provide a time, date, location, licence plate, vehicle description and driver description.

6. Write down or provide a fully detailed report of the incident, and prepare to appear in court if necessary.

HOW TO HELP ROAD RAGE.

PREVENT

Road rage exists everywhere, but there are some things you can do when driving to help ensure you are not its next victim.

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in North America, by the company’s count.

tion. If you accomplish that then you have to ensure that the voters in that division know who the most qualified candidates are.

Sears Modern Homes offered more than 370 designs in a wide range of architectural styles and sizes over the line’s 34-year history. Most included the latest comforts and conveniences available to house buyers in the early part of the twentieth century, such as central heating, indoor plumbing, telephone, and electricity.

Typically, the average voter does not know or care what the Palomar Health District is, nor do they know, or care, who the candidates are. This is unfortunate as the District serves a great many people and deserves only the best and the brightest.

That’s where we come in. We’ve vetted these candidates, we know them to be good, qualified people.

We strongly recommend your vote for incumbents Jeff Griffith, Laura Barry and Terry Corrales (unopposed - Division 2). *** From the 1916 Sears Home Catalog. They shipped the entire house to you by railroad car. Sears was like Ikea before Ikea. Friends and family would come from all around to help the owner build it.

From 1908 to 1942, Sears sold more than 70,000 of these houses

Primarily shipped via railroad boxcars, these kits included most of the materials needed to build a house. Once delivered, many of

When driving, be sure to abide by the rules of the road at all times and be courteous to your fellow drivers. You can avoid becoming a contributor to road rage by following these tips.

1. Keep a safe distance between you and the other vehicles on the road. Don’t tailgate.

2. Always use your turn signals to communicate your intentions.

This tells the driver behind you that you are slowing down so they don’t become upset or angry.

3. Give room for other drivers to merge. Failing to do so may cause another driver to become angry if they think you are cutting them off.

4. Refrain from hand gestures and offencive or inflammatory language. This will only make matters worse.

5. Practise patience, regardless of whether you are at an intersection, in traffic, or waiting for a parking spot.

6. Refrain from using your high beams unless necessary to see.

Always remember: you don’t know if the other driver has a firearm, or is under the influence of drugs, has mental or emotional issues, is suicidal, intoxicated, undergoing substance abuse, or is deeply distressed and angry over a recent divorce, loss of employment, inability to pay their bills or put food on their table, or any other socialemotional-psychological stress and/or impairment they may be

experiencing.

As frustrating as U.S. roads can be, road rage isn’t worth the risks and dangers that it brings.

The most important thing is to arrive at your destination safely, which calm and patient driving can help achieve.

IN SAN DIEGO COUNTY, WHAT ARE THE PRIMARY REASONS FOR INCITING ROAD RAGE? As cited at the top of this news story, San Diego County is among the most dangerous cities in America for road rage. In San Diego County, some of the primary reasons for inciting road rage for our particular metropolitan region are: 1. Abruptly cutting off another vehicle.

2. Tailgating.

3. Talking on the cell phone while driving.

4. Abruptly changing lanes while speeding.

5. Rude gestures and/or cursing at another driver.

And it’s not just San Diego that ranks high in road rage, but California – as a whole -- is among the most dangerous states for road rage related shootings and other forms of physical violence!

Rage continued on page 12 these houses were assembled by the new homeowner, relatives, friends and neighbors, in a fashion similar to the traditional barnraisings of farming families.

Sears discontinued its Modern Homes catalog after 1940, though sales through local sales offices continued into 1942. Years later, the sales records related to home sales were destroyed during a corporate house cleaning. As only a small percentage of these homes were documented when built, finding these houses today often requires detailed research to properly identify them.

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5th District Supervisor

Jim Desmond

Cutting Gas Prices, or Not The legislative special session called to rein in high gas prices has adjourned. A bill that supporters claim will help prevent gasoline price spikes by increasing reserves, AB X2-1, passed on a party-line vote. Unfortunately the bill, along with other measures that could be implemented soon, may have the opposite effect.

CARB has refused to estimate the costs, and Steven Cliff, CARB’s executive officer, stated “What we are not equipped to do is analyze what effect (the lower carbon standard) would be on retail gasoline prices.”

CARB Chair Liane Randolph should delay the vote until true costs and benefits of the new standards can be analyzed and made public.

The measure is aimed at preventing price spikes when refineries temporarily shut down for maintenance, creating fuel shortages and driving up prices. However, the California Energy Commission studied the issue and determined that creating/maintaining the reserves could cause shortages and increase costs. Furthermore, regulations that stand in the way of the refinery expansion necessary to create and maintain the reserve are still in place. It can take ten years and cost $35 million just to build a single storage tank – costs that would be passed on to motorists.

Increasing gas prices by this much will have a devastating impact on California’s economy. But there are obvious alternatives. My caucus introduced several bills, including one that would have suspended California’s highest-in-the-nation gasoline tax. The Assembly majority blocked any consideration of these bills, and instead, they approved AB X2-1.

The California Air Resources Board (CARB) is scheduled to meet in November to discuss imposing lower carbon standards that could easily add a half-dollar per gallon to the cost of gasoline -- some say the increase could be up to 65 cents per gallon, with even higher future increases.

Assemblymember Marie Waldron, R- Valley Center, represents the 75th Assembly District in the California Legislature, which includes the cities of Poway, Santee, portions of the City of San Diego, and most of rural eastern and northern San Diego County.

Hardworking Californians are hurting. Massive fuel price increases will drive up overall inflation and wreak havoc on those who can least afford it.

Read The Paper Online at www.thecommunitypaper.com Problem Solved

by Christopher Elliott

Proposition 36: Homeless Drug Addiction and Theft Reduction Act During a recent Board of Supervisors meeting, I introduced an item in support of Proposition 36, the Homeless Drug Addiction and Theft Reduction Act. I’d like to share my thoughts on the discussion we had and the key points I raised during the meeting.

Prop 36, the Homeless Drug Addiction and Theft Reduction Act, is proposed to reform Proposition 47 and has qualified for the upcoming ballot. I believe that the government’s number one responsibility is to provide safe communities where families and businesses can thrive. Without safety, we don’t have a functioning society. Proposition 36 will give us a chance to take back our state from the rampant drug use and crime we’ve seen in our communities, urban areas, and businesses.

In 2014, California passed Proposition 47, a measure that reduced criminal penalties. The results have been disastrous, with California becoming a hotbed of crime, with organized smash and grabs, drug use, and homelessness in the last ten years. Consequences for committing crimes is paramount, fundamental to the health and safety of law abiding San Diegans. Currently under Proposition 47, with retail theft, criminals can steal up to $950 per occurrence without any consequences. And they do. Over, and over again. If caught, they are given a citation, essentially a ticket and released to do it again. Shoplifting, organized crime, carjacking, and drug use are through the roof.

Businesses are closing, and everyday products like razors, lotions, and everyday items are locked up behind plexiglass. You’ve got to find a clerk to get what you need.

We can’t continue to live this way.

There have to be consequences.

Proposition 36 seeks to reform Prop 47 to correct the mistakes it made and make California a safer place. As mentioned, the measure will also address the fentanyl crisis gripping the state by increasing penalties for trafficking and dealing. Yes, some people get busted for fentanyl, but not enough. It will close loopholes in the law to stop repeat offenders and repeat shoplifters.

In addition to the tougher penalties, which are being used to incentivize people to get the help they need, Prop 36 will offer alternatives to incarceration, such as mandated treatment. If we can get somebody into mandated treatment after a few occurrences, that’s good.

By offering these critical services, we can address the root causes of crime, homelessness, and incarceration. I think this will help individuals rebuild their lives while ensuring public safety. We’ve got to have a balance. We have to draw a line that says, no, you can no longer continue with this type of activity or retail theft. This measure is an opportunity for Californians to take back their state from the drug dealers, organized crime gangs, and serial shoplifters plaguing our communities.

So I urge my colleagues to vote yes, to have our county take a position in support of Proposition 36, to address the homelessness and drug epidemic that people are stuck in, and to ensure they receive the help they need. We need incentives to get them into that help.

San Diego County District 5 Supervisor Jim Desmond, 1600 Pacific Highway, #335, San Diego, CA 92101, United States http:// www.supervisorjimdesmond.com/

Why can’t I resell these Grateful Dead concert tickets?

When Ticketmaster sells Nathaniel Meyer his Grateful Dead tickets, it leads him to believe he can resell them. But he can’t. Is he stuck with them?

categories side by side implied that the tickets I purchased could be transferred or resold. After my purchase, I found out that I can’t resell them.

Q: Ticketmaster sold me tickets to Dead & Company: Dead Forever Live at Sphere that did not indicate transfer or resale restrictions prior to sale, while advertising another category of tickets for the same event that clearly stated that those tickets were nontransferable.

I have tried for two months just to gain knowledge of whether this restriction would eventually be lifted and have been given no resolution or answers. In the process, Ticketmaster inadvertently called the wrong party to discuss my situation, which was a breach of my personal information.

The comparison of the two ticket

I’d like a full refund of the $3,350 I paid for my tickets. ~ Nathaniel Meyer, Sheboygan, WI A: Ticketmaster never explicitly said you could resell your Grateful Dead concert tickets, but as you point out, it certainly implied it.

But before I get to the answer, a word or two about the Grateful Dead. I spent almost 20 years doing extended road trips around the United States before moving abroad, and I have concluded that

the Grateful Dead is the ultimate driving soundtrack. I always turn my Sirius XM to Channel 23 and leave it there for the duration of the drive. (Thank you, David Lemieux.) As is a tradition in this column, I will be featuring lots of Grateful Dead song titles in the story. Are you ready?

It looks like the event’s organizer, The Sphere, controlled the transferability of the tickets. Sometimes, Problem Solved continued on page 7

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Historically Speaking

The World’s Time Zones It’s a Matter of Saving Time

By Tom Morrow At 2 a.m., Sunday, Nov.3, it’ll be the hour for us to go back on “standard” time. We need to “fall” back one hour.

Historically speaking the first implementation of Daylight Savings Time (DST) was by the city of Port Arthur in Ontario, Canada, in 1908. The first nation-wide implementations were by the German and Austro-Hungarian empires, both starting on April 30, 1916.

Since then, the U.S., and many other countries have adopted DST at various times, particularly since the 1970s energy crisis.

About the only occasion most of us take notice of “time” is when we have to keep an appointment, find out when our favorite TV program is aired, or cuss out the confounding DST time, which we’re currently observing, but are about to change back to “standard time.”

The definition of a time zone is a longitudinal (up and down) geographic location that observes a uniform area for legal, commercial and social purposes. There are 24 time zones circling the globe.

Time zones are 15 degrees (60 miles a degree) apart longitudinally and often follow the boundaries between states and countries and their subdivisions instead of strictly following longitude degrees, because it is convenient for areas in frequent communication Problem Solved from page 6 organizers initially do not allow ticket transfers, but after they sell all their tickets and are sitting on top of the world, they change the terms as the concert date gets closer. (Am I making this too easy, fellow Deadheads?)

In this case, the Sphere had indicated the tickets were not transferable, but it told Ticketmaster that it might loosen its rules. So there was some uncertainty, but it sure felt like Ticketmaster was stealin’ your tickets -- and it left you singing the blues.

What made this a difficult case was that your tickets didn’t say they

The World’s time zones to keep the same time … like railroads, airlines, and communications networks.

location on the globe, there always is a time constant for all commands.

Trying not to get too technical, the position of the Sun in the sky, known as solar time, varies by location due to the spherical shape of the Earth. This variation corresponds to four minutes of time for every degree of longitude, so for example when it is solar noon in London, it is about 10 minutes before solar noon in Bristol, England which is about 2.5 degrees to the west of that city.

In the 19th century, as transportation and telecommunications improved, it became increasingly inconvenient for each location to observe its own solar time. In November 1840, the Great Western Railway started using GMT kept by portable chronometers. This practice was soon followed by other railway companies in Great Britain and became known as “Railway Time.”

The British Royal Observatory in Greenwich was founded in 1675, establishing “Greenwich Mean Time” (GMT), which is the solar time at that geographic location.

Astronomers of that era developed GMT as an aid to mariners to determine longitude at sea. Today, U.S. military units refer to GMT as “Zulu Time.” So, no matter the

Around August 1852, time signals were first transmitted by telegraph from the Royal Observatory. By 1855, Great Britain’s public clocks were using GMT, but that didn’t become England’s legal time until 1880.

Time-keeping on North American railroads in the 19th century

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were transferable. You made that assumption based on other tickets for the same event that were explicitly nontransferable. That was a fair, but ultimately flawed, assumption.

get that in writing. Otherwise, you could end up the loser.

your credit card, although it might have been difficult to win, since you didn’t have a written promise of transferability.

It looks like the event’s organizer did not indicate the transferability when it sent the ticket information to Ticketmaster. That could have been an innocent mistake, but it led you to buy tickets that you thought were transferable. You must have felt like a passenger on a ship of fools.

If you’re ever in a situation like this again, it’s best to confirm the terms of a concert ticket before buying it.

And when you’re talking about a $3,350 expenditure (worth every penny, if you ask me), you want to

In your correspondence with Ticketmaster, a representative also recommended event ticket protector insurance. A claim would have been hard to handle because most insurance covers issues such as an illness, a mechanical breakdown on the way to a concert, or death.

But it probably wouldn’t have applied to a transferability problem.

Did you need a miracle to get this case resolved? Maybe. You could have appealed this to a manager. I list the names, numbers and email addresses of the Ticketmaster executives on my consumer advocacy site, Elliott.org. You might have also disputed the charges on

was complex. Each railroad used its own standard of time, usually based on the local time of its headquarters or more important it’s terminus. The railroad’s train schedules were published using its own time. Some junctions served by several railroads had a clock for each railroad each of which showed a different time.

In 1863, Charles F. Dowd proposed a system of hourly standard time zones for North American railroads. He took this action without consulting the railroads. Rail officials weren’t consulted on the matter until 1869.

In 1870, Dowd proposed four ideal time zones for the United States having north-south borders with the first centered on Washington,

But don’t worry, help is on the way.

I contacted Ticketmaster on your behalf. A representative called you and offered a full refund for your Dead & Co. tickets, which you accepted. Nathaniel, I hope you keep on truckin’, and I’ll see you at the next show.

Christopher Elliott is the founder of Elliott Advocacy (https://elliottadvocacy.org), a nonprofit organization that helps consumers solve their problems. Email him at chris@elliott.org or get help by contacting him at https://elliottadvocacy.org/help/

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Chuckles from page 2 I urgently needed a few days off work, but I knew the boss would not allow me to take leave. I thought that maybe if I acted “Crazy” then he would tell me to take a few days off. So, I hung upside-down on the ceiling and made funny noises.

My co-worker (who’s blonde) asked me what I was doing.

I told her that I was pretending to be a light bulb, So, that the Boss might think I was “Crazy” and give me a few days off.

means.

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A few minutes later the Boss came into the office and asked, “What in the name of good GOD are you doing?”

Scared the hell outta everyone in the frozen food section.

I told him I was a light bulb.

Gettin’ old is so much fun...

He said, “You are clearly stressed out. Go home and recuperate for a couple of days.”

Remember: Don’t make old People mad.

I jumped down and walked out of the office...when my co-worker (the blonde) followed me, the Boss asked her, “... And where do you think you’re going?!”

It was awesome!

We don’t like being old in the first place, so it doesn’t take much to tick us off.

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She said, “I’m going home too. I can’t work in the dark”!

A person who doesn’t know the difference between a burro and a burrow doesn’t know his ass from

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Poway Symphony Orchestra to Open 2024-2025 Concert Season with Famed Romeros Guitar Quartet The Poway Symphony Orchestra will open its 21st concert season with “A Trip to Spain with The Romeros,” presenting a program of lively Spanish-inspired music and featuring the world-renowned Romeros guitar quartet. The concert will take place on Sunday, November 17th, at 4:00 p.m. at the Poway Center for Performing Arts.

The Romeros will be joining the Poway Symphony Orchestra in a performance of Joaquín Rodrigo’s Concierto Andaluz for four guitars and orchestra. The concerto was written in 1967 specifically for the Romeros and celebrates their ties to Andalusia with typical Spanish rhythms, themes and melodies, while allowing the guitarists to shine individually and as a group.

Tickets for “A Trip to Spain” are now on sale at the Poway Center for the Performing Arts website at powaycenter.com or by calling the box office at 858-748-0505. For more information about the Poway Symphony Orchestra, visit powaysymphonyorchestra.org

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The Pastor Says . . .

A Sequel to Dying and Living I am grateful that I have been encouraged to reply to Friedrich Gomez’s article “Life after Death—What Happens When We Die?” First, I want to compliment Friedrich for his article and the research he did to make us aware of the search for an answer to this timeless question of what happens after we die. He didn’t really answer the question but merely outlined the pursuit of mankind since the beginning of thought and inquiry for the answer. I was not bothered by the fact that he did not fill in the blanks of many religions that purport to know, especially Christianity. That task is left up to me as a challenge of response. Even with this, there is some ambiguity and difference of opinion. Friedrich is a writer seeking to present the facts, not arguments of persuasion. That is my task. Even then, there will be disagreement.

Pastor Huls

So, is there life after death? We would like to know, if possible. When Steve Jobs was quoted with his last earthly expression as he died,” Wow, wow,” what was he seeing? Was it a reality of heaven, God, his departed family, hell, or something beyond our imagination? He didn’t clarify his experience. There is no proof, even in the Christian belief, that one enters into the presence of God regardless of what one believes.

Is it the belief that qualifies a person for so many of the claims that people possess to have had at the time of their death? Did Steve Jobs believe? Do we even know what he said he didn’t believe? That answer is beyond us.

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However, we do have a record of one, Jesus, who claimed to be from heaven, knew God personally, and laid claim to life after death. Now, the question is, can we believe him? Millions have accepted his story and claims for the last two thousand years. Does this make what he said and did true? One would think so, but many still doubt it. Still, it is comforting for those who believe.

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There are many claims for and by him. The famous passage John 3:16 helps us focus on a higher level of life called eternal life, which contrasts our present life. To lay claim to this life is to believe in the purpose

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The $100 adoption fee for Tiffany includes medical exam, spay, up to date vaccinations, and registered microchip.

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Will technology continue to divide us? gressed technology began to usurp our reliance on one another. Mass merchandisers like Target and WalMart replaced local mom and pop shops while Kroger, Costco and others doomed our neighborhood groceries. Solar, nuclear and hydro power provided electricity for our labor saving household gadgets Transportation and communication technology shrunk our world and hi-ways and airports brought the its products to our doorstep.

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technology and AI. continue to divide us II “Got the lonelies” was the title of Pete Peterson’s feature article in last week’s “The Paper”.

In his article Pete points to the role of diminished “connectedness” in creating an epidemic of isolation and loneliness in today’s America.

Pete’s right, we seem to have lost that feeling of need for one another or “connectedness”.

Early humans banded together in family units to abet their survival.

Later we formed communities, villages and eventually cities to reap the benefits of specialization and economies of scale. We spent our lives in villages and neighborhoods cooperating with those around us to create and exchange the things needed to sustain ourselves and our families. As the 20 th century pro-

Today we are less “independent” and more “connected” than at any time in the long history of mankind. Few of us could survive long without life sustaining products provided by world commerce. But the modern world has removed the personal relationships that once were the cornerstone of man’s collaborative survival efforts. Today we rely on faceless business, corporate and government entities to provide the products and services that keep us alive. We purchase these life sustaining items with money we earn from jobs that pay us to provide some essential service in the creation and distribution of these products and services.

This modern commerce works very efficiently to provide pretty much everything we want and need to live and live well.

Over the years our civilizations have sought ever more efficient ways to meet mankind’s demand for goods and services. Advances in communication and transportation have favored a trend toward “economies of scale” fostering ever increasing business size and centralization of

administrative activities. Businesses have lost much of the personal touch and become more procedure oriented. We no longer barter with a friendly neighborhood merchant.

Today we interact with an employee constrained by business rules, regulations and practices. Removal of the human factor makes business and government operations more efficient but less flexible. The increasing modern trend toward “work to rule” denies employees the option to use their human judgment in dealing with customers.

We of the “Silent” and “Baby Boomer” generations may recall a time when we knew our neighbor, plumber, barber, beautician, electrician, auto mechanic, paperboy and grocer by their first name. We typically had a short commute to work

and got to spend more time at home with our yard, kids and neighbors.

We talked over the back fence or at the grocery store about, local sports, politics, weather and crabgrass. We didn’t know whether our neighbors were Democrats or Republicans, other things were more important.

Recent years have seen declines in group activities like church, social and civic club participation and a growing interest in individual activities like golf and gym memberships. We seem to be favoring activities that limit our exposure to one another. We spend nearly half of our waking hours on the Internet and we communicate with one another by texting. What factors are causing us to avoid direct face to face contact with our neighbors?

Tune in next week.

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John Van Zante’s Critter Corner

Do Dogs Dream or is That Just What We Want to Believe?

My dog, Cashew, spends most weekdays playing with her friends at Kamp Kanine Daycare for Dogs.

In the afternoon I pick her up and we walk half a block back to my office at Rancho Coastal Humane Society. By the time we get there, she is so tired. She falls asleep in two minutes.

The only thing that interrupts her afternoon nap is a doggie dream.

The paws start moving. There’s a low growl or soft woof. When you see her eyeballs rolling under her eyelids, that’s when her dreams

seem most active.

The American Kennel Club says most creatures that have a spine have dreams. Fruit flies, even though they don’t have backbones, also have dreams. (Sounds like somebody had too much time on their hands.)

Researchers believe that animals dream the same way that people do. Laboratory rats dreamed about what they did during the day, just like we might dream about something that happened at work.

Puppies and older dogs twitch and move a lot in their sleep. It’s the same with human infants and older adults.

What do dogs dream about? Dog stuff.

Your dog might be dreaming about what it did during the day. One of the researchers said that dreaming Pointers point and Dobermans guard.

Labrador Retrievers are more likely to dream about chasing tennis balls.

Should you wake up a dreaming dog?

No. Some dog dreams are nightmares.

Little dogs dream more often than big dogs, but their dreams are shorter. Big dogs have fewer dreams, but their dreams last longer.

My 85-pound dog, Jake, didn’t have as many dreams as my 40-pound, Cashew, but Jake’s doggie dreams could last five minutes. Cashew’s dreams are usually over by the time I grab my phone to shoot video.

If a dog is having a disturbing dream and you wake it, it could act out on what it was dreaming.

AKC says the best thing to do if you think your dog is having a bad dream is to wait for it to wake up, then be there to comfort it.

In other words, “Let sleeping dogs lie.”

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Oodles from page 3 Therapist at Scripps Clinic, who will be presenting “Driving Skills for People with Parkinson’s”.

Separate breakout sessions for People with Parkinson’s and care partners will follow the presentation to discuss successes and challenges.

Come learn, share, meet, and enjoy the free refreshments with other involved Parkinson’s persons. Please call (760) 749-8234 or (760) 5181963 if you have any questions. *** Community Education Series Join us on the 3rd Monday of each month (10:00am to noon) November 18 – Possibly Cybersecurity Presented by Hospice of the North Coast and the Senior Service Council of Escondido Free to attend at 728 North Broadway, Escondido – Oak Room Please register for each session by phone 760-480-0611 or at https:// bit.ly/3xr4MQG Volunteers Needed Senior Service Council Escondido Currently seeking reception volunteers to join our team. Can you spare 3 hours a week? Since 1972, SSCE has provided various services, support groups, tech tutoring and healthcare counseling for seniors in our community. Skills: Reception Desk customer service plus some computer experience, appointment scheduling, emails & website searches is great!

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The tale of the tape is a most grisly one: road rage incidents have caused hundreds of horrific murders and life-threatening injuries.

While road rage shootings have doubled, overall road rage in all its forms have seen a 98% increase!

What are the true underpinnings that are driving road rage statistics to unprecedented heights?

Since 2017 to the present there has been a 98% increase in road rage encounters.

Why? “AMERICANS ARE GETTING MORE MISERABLE, AND THERE’S DATA TO PROVE IT.” The handwriting was already on the wall back in 2019, when The Washington Post cited a most disturbing revelation in their bold headline: “Americans Are Getting More Miserable, and There’s Data to Prove It.” In releasing findings from the 2019 General Social Survey (one of the longest-running and most highlyregarded public opinion research projects in the nation), the Washington Post gave the sobering bottom line: “Americans are getting more miserable than ever before. We’ve come a long way from the peak happiness of the 1990s.”

Such angst among a nation of citizens causes temper flare-ups and spontaneous release of pent-up emotions by millions of drivers on today’s roadways.

“AMERICANS ARE THE UNHAPPIEST THEY’VE BEEN IN 50 YEARS!” And the trending continued in 2020 when the PBS News Hour released their poll numbers, stating in part, “Americans are the unhappiest they’ve been in nearly 50 years,” in citing raw data from the Covid Response Tracking Study, conducted by the National Opinion Research Center.

According to social scientists, there are chockablock reasons for this recent uptick in road rage encounters.

Certainly, there is a national anger, growing anxiety, and collective frustration of an entire nation of human beings who are constantly battling and attempting to survive and grapple with deeply dividing Rage continued on page 13

D.C. But, by 1872 the first time zone was centered on meridian 75 degrees west of Greenwich.

Dowd’s system was never accepted by North American railroads.

Instead, U.S. and Canadian railroads implemented a version proposed by the Traveler’s Official Railway Guide. The borders of its time zones ran through major cities’ railroad stations.

Canadian-born Sanford Fleming proposed a worldwide system of time zones. His proposal divided the world into 24 time zones. All clocks within each zone would be set to the same time as the others, but differing by one hour from those in the neighboring zones. He advocated his system at several international conferences, including the International Meridian Conference, where it received some consideration. Today, his system has not been directly adopted, but some maps divide the world into 24 time zones.

By 1900, almost all inhabited places on Earth had adopted a standard time zone, but only some of them used an hourly offset from GMT. Many applied the time at a local astronomical observatory to an entire country, without any reference to GMT. It took many decades before all time zones were based on some standard offset from GMT, also known as “Coordinated Universal Time. (UTC). By 1929, the majority of countries had adopted hourly time zones, except Iran, India and parts of Australia which have time zones with a 30-minute offset to UTC. Today, all nations currently use UTC time zone system, but not all of them apply the concept as originally conceived. Several countries and subdivisions use half-hour or quarter-hour deviations from standard time. China and India use a single time zone even though the extent of their territory far exceeds the ideal 15 degrees of longitude for one hour; while others such as Spain and Argentina, use standard hour-based offsets, but not necessarily those that would be determined by their geographical location. The consequences, in some areas, can affect the lives of local citizens, and in extreme cases contribute to larger political issues, such as in the western reaches of China. In Russia, which has 11 time zones, two zones were removed in 2010, but were reinstated in 2014.

When I was young my grandfather would look up at the sun and tell within 30 minutes what time it was. Bygone days as time marches on.

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In a nutshell, the very social fabric and existence which we have grown comfortable and accustomed in living our ‘normal lives’ . . . has been hugely erased.

Today, it doesn’t take much to anger a person towards violence. And cold statistics validate that propensity.

All of this, and more, have fueled short-tempers and vented rage on our national roadways.

ROAD RAGE NOW AFFECTS 80% OF ALL DRIVERS. On 14 July 2021, AAA revealed their startling report summary: “Nearly 80% of all drivers expressed significant anger, aggression, or road rage behind the wheel at least once in the past year.”

The report reveals the startling fact that the majority of all motorists (admit) to “extreme, combative behaviour behind the wheel.”

MOST CAR FATALITIES TODAY ARE NOW DUE TO ROAD RAGE. Once upon a time in America, car crashes were the cause of death in

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auto accidents and related scenarios.

Today, according to the American Automobile Association, (over half) of all car crash fatalities in the entire United States are now due to road rage. One fact-gathering by SafeMotorist.com reveals that as much as 66% of traffic deaths are now caused by road rage shootings, rather than just a typical accident.

Retired California Highway Patrol veteran, Ken Daily of Los Angeles, says road rage is nothing new, but the behaviour pattern is: “It’s nothing new, but now they have weapons.”

It involves both environmental factors, such as road congestion, heavy traffic, and emotional factors, along with impatience and unregulated anger.

WHICH GENDER IS MORE LIKELY TO LET A VEHICLE MERGE INTO CITY TRAFFIC? A. Male drivers.

B. Female drivers.

Correct answer above is “B” female drivers. While there are many courteous male drivers, female motorists are far more likely to “take pity” on a car waiting to merge into a long line of stopped cars at a red light intersection.

Almost 40% of male drivers will (purposely prevent) or just ignore another vehicle hoping to safely merge.

However, female drivers win “hands down” in showing courtesy in this regard: “Over 70% of female drivers safely allow another motorist to safely merge.”

(Source: The Foundation for Traffic Safety. And according to the official database of the U.S. Government agency, The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.)

SUMMATION: Every hour of every day, road rage occurs somewhere within our cities, counties, rural and urban sectors, within our 50 U. S. states – at alarming and increasing levels.

It is now a serious, nonstop, growing danger to everyone, everywhere, including entire families and little children.

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thank the two different Escondido police officers on two unrelated scenarios, who recognised me and were so kind and generous in approaching me and telling me how much they enjoy my cover stories in The Paper. I truly wish I would have made note of their names but I was honestly overwhelmed by their presence.

As for myself, I have absolutely no talent, no skills, nothing of worth, except that which my Heavenly Father has blessed me with. If there is truly anything of worth or any semblance of talent – it does not emanate from me. Rather, it comes from His Hand. I am only the caretaker of his blessings and therefore I can never boast, nor am I ever worthy.

May God forever hold America and my fellow Americans in the Hollow of His Hand.

Let’s create a better world. Let’s begin to take better care of each other, our fellow human beings. And may we all be forever grateful to all our law enforcement agencies and emergency personnel: Our police and sheriff departments, California Highway Patrol, emergency units such as our Fire Departments, paramedics, and road workers everywhere.

SPECIAL THANKS. I wish to

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Letters from page 4 the throats of our vast readership).

But my loyal readers know my past record on the subject. On my cover story “The Historical Jesus” I ended my storyline as follows (direct quote): “A homeless vagabond, who lived the most virtuous life ever recorded by any human being; and who uttered the most stunning and breathless passages I have ever read or heard in my lifetime, from any philosophy, university, book, or human voice. Words of infinite wisdom; endless beauty encapsulated in simple, timeless parables. He held the world spellbound, then and now,as no other, before or since. In the entire sweep of human history, his life is unmatched. His life was a marvel of crystalised splendour of what we could ever hope to become. It has been over two thousand years now, and we are still thunderstruck

by His Sermon on the Mount. Nothing in all of literature comes close to its lustre, sweeping majesty, and grace. He healed the sick; let the crippled walk; cured the blind; made whole the disfigured; cleansed the lepers; made pure the harlots; restored lost souls; and raised the dead. And then, He raised himself!

He is of the Triune Godhead. He is the Redeemer, and the Light, and the Truth, and the Way. He is EverLasting Life. And our true Parent.

And that, my friends, is my humble opinion. Now, go your individual ways, and search out the truth for yourselves, You have the luxury of free choice. We all do, by the grace of God.” To date, I have written several cover stories of Jesus, but I don’t “preach” or “witness” in all of them. The aforementioned one, was one in which I did. In my upcoming cover story for The Paper (which I submitted before your Letter to the Editor), I ended my storyline (which you and all can read when it is published), I ended it this way: “SPECIAL THANKS. I wish to thank the two different Escondido police officers on two unrelated scenarios, who recognised me and were so kind and generous in approaching me and telling me how much they enjoyed my cover stories in The Paper. I truly wish I would have made note of their names but I honestly was overwhelmed by their presence. As for myself, I have absolutely no talent, no skills, nothing of worth, except that which my Heavenly Father has blessed me with. If there is truly anything of

worth or semblance of talent -- it does not emanate from me. Rather, it comes from His Hand. I am only the caretaker of his blessings and therefore I can never boast, nor am I ever worthy. May God forever hold America and my fellow Americans in the Hollow His Hand.”

Ms. Hanson, I truly try every hour of my life to be the best person I can, but, unfortunately I am not perfect. I have been the caregiver for many seniors who have been neglected by their respective families.

And I have been there for each of them when they left this world. It hurt deeply each time. But, I made their lives happy, wrote letters for them, took them on journeys to the park and beach, and made them feel loved and of self-worth. I do this because the Bible teaches me: “You can judge a tree by the fruit it bears.”

Please forgive me for my shortcomings. I meant no harm. I am now a caregiver for my Daddy (lyle e. davis to the rest of the world). He means the world to me and I don’t think I’ve loved anyone so deeply as I do my Daddy. He is fiercely protective of me. As I am of him.

I have many friends who are Christians, agnostics, atheists, Democrats, and Republicans, and of different religious beliefs -- and I love them all equally, and cherish their friendships.

As a little boy, I was in awe of Einstein, but I never worshipped him.

I love and admire a lot of American and world figures, past and present, many of whom were atheists and/or agnostic. I admired Steve Jobs and MarkTwain, even though they made scurrilous remarks about God (their freedom of choice) which deeply offended me as a Christian. But I loved them all, nonetheless. I try to remain objective in my reporting the facts, even though I often hate to do so. I think if I had lived in Russia or North Korea, I would have long-been tortured, butchered, or murdered. But in each case I would never have recanted my belief in my Christian God. My pastor is extremely proud of me for trying the best I can to help others, regardless of their opposing views (many of which can be offensive to me). I cannot change the world, but, I can make small changes as best I can.

Ms. Hanson, I am so sorry for such a long and boring email. And subjecting you to reading this.

Warmest regards, Friedrich H. Gomez

Pastor from page 10 of Jesus, known historically as God’s plan of salvation, and accept him as God’s Son and the Messiah, God’s anointed.

Jesus himself is confronted with the death of his friend, Lazarus.

Lazarus’ sisters are grieving his death, and Jesus lays claim to the resurrection of his friend with the words, “Your brother shall rise again.” Jesus actually spends much of his time talking about the dead being called from the grave by name. In John 14, he attempts to comfort his disciples with a promise that after he leaves this world, he will prepare a place for them and return to take them to be with him, presumably in heaven. The most classical expression of life beyond this world is when Jesus is dying on the cross between two thieves dying with him. One rails on Jesus, and the other seeks mercy and asks that it be received in Jesus’ kingdom. Jesus replies, “Today, you will be with me in paradise.” One of Jesus’ followers in the first century was so convinced of a life beyond the grave that he said if it isn’t true, we are, of all people, most miserable. Paul went to his death with that belief.

Is there life after death? Jesus says, “Yes.” “My resurrection is evidence of it.” Do you believe it?

That is up to you.

Pastor Huls

Chuckles from page 8 a hole in the ground.

•••• Finland has just closed its border.

No one is allowed to cross the Finnish line.

••• A new way to avoid any .08 alcohol issues while driving: • I Went out with some friends last night and tied one on. Knowing that I was wasted, I did something that I have never done before. I took a bus home. I arrived home safe and warm, which seemed really surprising as I have never driven a bus before.

••• I have come to realize that money investors have a remarkable facility for predicting the past.

••• Fairy tales are harmful to children because they are not factually true to life.

LEGALS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2024-9020771 The name of the business: Annam Pho & Sandwiches LLC, located at 3809 Plaza Dr., #115, Oceanside, CA 92056. Registrant, Annam Pho & Sandwiches LLC, 3809 Plaza Dr., #115, Oceanside, CA 92056. This business is operated by a Limited Liability Company.

First day of business: 8/23/2019 /s/ Thao Nguyen, CEO with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 10/16/2024 10/24, 10/31, 11/7, 11/14/2024 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2024-9020344 The name of the business: Macabee Farms, located at 6806 Caminito Sueno, Carlsbad, CA 92009. Registrant, Jennifer Barger, 6806 Caminito Sueno, Carlsbad, CA 92009. This business is operated by an Individual. First day of business: N/A /s/ Jennifer Barger with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 10/8/2024 10/24, 10/31, 11/7, 11/14/2024 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2024-9021059 The name of the business: Sunorganic Farm, located at 411 S. Las Posas Road, San Marcos, CA 92078. Registrant, David Wayne Carr, 411 S. Las Posas Road, San Marcos, CA 92078. This business is operated by an Individual. First day of business: 9/30/2001 /s/ David Wayne Carr with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 10/21/2024 10/24, 10/31, 11/7, 11/14/2024 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME 24CU017314N TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner Hilda Adelia Aparicio filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: Hilda Adelia Aparicio to Proposed name Hilda Edelia Aparicio. 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 objections 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: Date: December 6, 2024, 8:30 am, in Dept. 25 No hearing will occur on above date. Please see attachment The address of the court is: 325 S. Melrose, Vista, CA. 92081. A copy of the 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: San Marcos News Reporter, dba, The Paper, 845 W. San Marcos Blvd, San Marcos, Ca. 92078. Dated October 16, 2024 /s/ Brad A. Weinreb, Judge of the Superior Court 10/24, 10/31, 11/7, 11/14/2024

For example, in “The Princess and the Frog,” the frog says, ‘A wicked witch enchanted me. Kiss me and I will turn back into a prince.’

So the girl picks up the frog and she kisses him. And then nothing happens.

And you know why?

Because there’s no such thing as wicked witches and enchanted princes. It’s just a plain talking frog.

••• Well, dadburn it! Now I’m confused. Did God bless America or did he save the Queen?

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LEGALS

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2024-9019570 The name of the business: NetWorth Realty, located at 4535 Troy Lane, La Mesa, CA 91942. Registrant, La Var Marquez Deem, 1286 University Avenue, #553, San Diego, CA 92103. This business is operated by an Individual. First day of business: 2/23/2006 /s/ La Var Marquez Deem with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 9/27/2024 10/3, 10/10, 10/17, 10/24/2024 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2024-9019336 The name of the business: Everest Hospice Care, located at 330 Rancheros Drive, Suite 208C, San Marcos, CA 92069. Registrant, Alternative Hospice Care, 330 Rancheros Drive, Suite 208C, San Marcos, CA 92069. This business is operated by a Corporation. First day of business: 11/10/2020 /s/ Raychell Jones, CEO with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 9/24/2024 10/3, 10/10, 10/17, 10/24/2024 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2024-9019481 The name of the business: Pridestaff Carlsbad #353, located at 2710 Loker Ave W., Ste 160, Carlsbad, CA 92010. Registrant, Rgreddy LLC, 3383 Camino Marzagan, Escondido, CA 92029. This business is operated by a Limited Liability Company. First day of business: N/A /s/ Rajashaker Reddy, Managing Member with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 9/26/2024 10/3, 10/10, 10/17, 10/24/2024 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2024-9018527 The name of the business: Handyman C.R., located at 2854 Overland Trail, Fallbrook, CA 92028. Registrant, Alfredo Rodarte, 2854 Overland Trail, Fallbrook, CA 92028.

This business is operated by an Individual. First day of business: 9/11/2024 /s/ Alfredo Rodarte with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 9/11/2024 10/3, 10/10, 10/17, 10/24/2024 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2024-9019411 The name of the business: Pizza Guys #219, located at 1830 Rancho Del Oro Suite 145, Oceanside, CA 92056. Registrant, Striveexel Inc., 17535 Caminito Canasto, San Diego, CA 92127. This business is operated by a Corporation. First day of business: N/A /s/ Karan Malhotra, President with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 9/25/2024 10/3, 10/10, 10/17, 10/24/2024 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2024-9017512 The name of the business: EssentialCampingGear, JJ ProductsServices, located at 650 S. Rancho Santa Fe Rd., San Marcos, CA 92078. Registrant, Juliette L. Johnson, 650 s.

Rancho Santa Fe Rd., San Marcos, CA 92078. This business is operated by an Individual. First day of business: 9/3/2023 /s/ Juliette L. Johnson with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 8/27/2024 10/3, 10/10, 10/17, 10/24/2024 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2024-9018538 The name of the business: Wolfbad Ink, located at 2055 Montiel Road Suite 106 & 109, Studio 6, San Marcos, CA 92069. Registrant, Alexandra Garcia, 2055 Montiel Road Suite 106 & 109, Studio 6, San Marcos, CA 92069. This business is operated by an Individual. First day of business: N/A /s/ Alexandra Garcia with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 9/11/2024 10/3, 10/10, 10/17, 10/24/2024 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2024-9019064 The name of the business: Let’s Glo Ball, located at 1010 Palm Canyon Dr., #174, Borrego Springs, CA 92004. Registrant, Michelle MacLaggan, PO Box 1050, Borrego

Springs, CA 92004. This business is operated by an Individual. First day of business: 9/19/2024 /s/ Michelle MacLaggan with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 9/19/2024 10/3, 10/10, 10/17, 10/24/2024 STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME: 2024-9019501 Santa Fe Liquor, located at 590 Santa Fe Drive, Encinitas, CA 92024.

The Fictitious Business Name referred to above was filed in San Diego County on 4/20/2022 and assigned file no. 2022-9009241.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IS BEING ABANDONED BY: David Yaldo, 1987 Corona Vista, El Cajon, CA 92019. This business is conducted by an Individual. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1000). /s/David Yaldo, Partner This statement was filed with the San Diego Recorder/County clerk on 9/26/2024.

10/3, 10/10, 10/17, 10/24/2024 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2024-9014814 The name of the business: I Had Those Toys, located at 2541 El Camino Real, Carlsbad, CA 92008.

Registrant, Stuart Baya Wan Kearns, 120 Flamingo Drive, Oceanside, CA 92054. This business is operated by an Individual. First day of business: 11/1/2023 /s/ Stuart Baya Wan Kearns with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 7/18/2024 8/1, 8/8, 8/15, 8/22/2024 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2024-9020048 The name of the business: Marquez Deem Realty, located at 4535 Troy Lane, La Mesa, CA 91942.

Registrant, La Var Marquez Deem, 1286 University Avenue #553, San Diego, CA 92103. This business is operated by an Individual. First day of business: N/A /s/ La Var Marquez Deem with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 10/4/2024 10/10, 10/17, 10/24, 10/31 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2024-9019678 The name of the business: Best Grower Nursery, located at 7555 W. Lilac Rd., Bonsall, CA 92003.

Registrant, Bertin Martinez, 200 S. Emerald Dr., #88, Vista, CA 92081.

This business is operated by an Individual. First day of business: N/A /s/ Bertin Martinez with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 9/30/2024 10/10, 10/17, 10/24, 10/31 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2024-9019819 The name of the business: Lev Lion Fitness, located at 4213 Corte Ct., Oceanside, CA 92057. Registrant, Adam Levins, 4213 Corte Ct., Oceanside, CA 92057. This business is operated by an Individual.

First day of business: 2/1/2024 /s/ Adam Levins with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 10/1/2024 10/10, 10/17, 10/24, 10/31 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2024-9019687 The name of the business: ArtStudio16 LLC, located at 800 E. Bobier Drive, G8, Vista, CA 92084. Registrant, ArtStudio16 LLC, 800 E. Bobier Drive G8, Vista, CA 92084.

This business is operated by a Limited Liability Company. First day of business: 9/13/2024 /s/ Kalikahina Toure, Member with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 9/30/2024 10/10, 10/17, 10/24, 10/31 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2024-9019688 The name of the business: Middle

Men Auto Center, LLC, located at 800 E. Bobier Drive #G8, Vista, CA 92084. Registrant, Middle Men Auto Center, LLC, 800 E. Bobier Drive #G8, Vista, CA 92084. This business is operated by a Limited Liability Company. First day of business: 9/29/2024 /s/ Mikiel toure, Managing Member with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 9/30/2024 10/10, 10/17, 10/24, 10/31 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2024-9019799 The name of the business: DT Media, Designtec Media, located at 2407 Douglaston Glen, Escondido, CA 92026. Registrant, Stephen Eugene Inscoe, Tina Marie Inscoe, 2407 Douglaston Glen, Escondido, CA 92026. This business is operated by a Married Couple. First day of business: 9/1/1995 /s/ Stephen Eugene Inscoe with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 10/1/2024 10/10, 10/17, 10/24, 10/31 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2024-9020102 The name of the business: Alex Marquez Roofing & Exteriors, located at 3168 Mira Mesa Ave., Oceanside, CA 92056. Registrant, Alejandro Alex Marquez, 993c S. Santa Fe #136, Vista, CA 92083.

This business is operated by an Individual. First day of business: 10/7/2024 /s/ Alejandro Alex Marquez with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 10/7/2024 10/10, 10/17, 10/24, 10/31 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2024-9020155 The name of the business: Maximum Property Management, Maximum Real Estate Services, located at 18301 Collier Ave. B, Lake Elsinore, CA 92530. Registrant, Maximum Mortgage Real Estate Inc, 603 Seagaze Dr. #525, Oceanside, CA 92054. This business is operated by a Corporation. First day of business: 12/10/2014 /s/ Michael Sisco, CFO with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 10/7/2024 10/17, 10/24, 10/31, 11/7/2024 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2024-9019473 The name of the business: Source Artistic Restoration & Redesign, located at 2305 Bliss Circle, Oceanside, CA 92056. Registrant, Source Contracting LLC, 2305 Bliss Circle, Oceanside, CA 92056. This business is operated by a Limited Liability Company. First day of business: N/A /s/ Garrett Staab, manager with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 9/26/2024 10/17, 10/24, 10/31, 11/7/2024 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2024-9019908 The name of the business: GS Schaffer Insurance Solutions, located at 6870 Tradewinds Dr., Carlsbad, CA 92011. Registrant, Schaffer Enterprises, 6870 Tradewinds Dr., Carlsbad, CA 92011. This business is operated by a Corporation. First day of business: 7/6/2015 /s/ Glen Schaffer, President with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 10/2/2024 10/17, 10/24, 10/31, 11/7/2024 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2024-9019907 The name of the business: GS Schaffer Insurance Solutions, located at 6870 Tradewinds Dr., Carlsbad, CA 92011. Registrant, Schaffer Enterprises, 6870 Tradewinds Dr., Carlsbad, CA 92011. This business is operated by a Corporation. First day of business: 7/6/2015 /s/ Glen Schaffer, President with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 10/2/2024 10/17, 10/24, 10/31, 11/7/2024 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2024-9019944 The name of the business: Toshib Selling Toys and Collectibles, located at 7579 Delgado Pl, Carlsbad, CA 92009. Registrant, James

Toshitaro Bell, 7579 Delgado Pl., Carlsbad, CA 92009. This business is operated by an Individual. First day of business: 6/1/2023 /s/ James T. Bell with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 10/3/2024 10/17, 10/24, 10/31, 11/7/2024 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2024-9020005 The name of the business: Goodbody Publishing, Goodbody Works, located at 1737 La Plaza Dr., San Marcos, CA 92078. Registrant, Marissa Brooke Goodbody, 10685-B Hazelhurst Dr., #38660, Houston, TX 77043. This business is operated by an Individual. First day of business: 10/3/2024 /s/ Marissa B. Goodbody with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 10/3/2024 10/17, 10/24, 10/31, 11/7/2024 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2024-9020506 The name of the business: Stuff Of Legend, located at 4203 Lewis Street, Oceanside, CA 92056. Registrant, Christian Cachero Causing, 4203 Lewis Street, Oceanside, CA 92056. This business is operated by an Individual. First day of business: N/A /s/ Christian Causing with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 10/10/2024 10/17, 10/24, 10/31, 11/7/2024 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2024-9019954 The name of the business: KCM Collectibles, located at 614 Monica Circle, Oceanside, CA 92057.

Registrant, Benjamin Ibarra, 614 Monica Circle, Oceanside, CA 92057. This business is operated by an Individual. First day of business: 6/6/2024 /s/ Benjamin Ibarra with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 10/3/2024 10/17, 10/24, 10/31, 11/7/2024 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2024-9018221 The name of the business: Deer Springs Ranch, located at 1115 Deer Springs Rd., San Marcos, CA 92069. Registrant, Elindoro Landaverde, 1850 N. Twin Oaks Valley Rd., San Marcos, CA 92069. This business is operated by an Individual. First day of business: 6/1/2024 /s/ Elindoro Landaverde with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/ Recorder of San Diego on 9/6/2024 10/17, 10/24, 10/31, 11/7/2024 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2024-9019232 The name of the business: AWC Commercial Window Coverings, AWC Drapery Sales & Service, located at 110 Equestrian Ct., San Marcos, CA 92069. Registrant, Nina Elaine Santell, 110 Equestrian Ct., San Marcos, CA 92069, Ryan Macedo, 110 Equestrian Ct., San marcos, CA 92069. This business is operated by a General Partnership.

First day of business: 9/1/2024 /s/ Nina Elaine Santell with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 9/23/2024 10/17, 10/24, 10/31, 11/7/2024 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2024-9019845 The name of the business: Bakery Fuentes, located at 1551 W. Mission Rd., #G, San Marcos, CA 92069.

Registrant, Diana Laura Fuentes Garcia, 1551 W. Mission Rd., #G, San Marcos, CA 92069. This business is operated by an Individual.

First day of business: 10/2/2024 /s/ Diana Laura Fuentes Garcia with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 10/2/2024 10/17, 10/24, 10/31, 11/7/2024 NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF Mary A. Rohling Case No. 24PE002155C SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO 1100 Union Street San Diego, CA. 92101 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate or both, of Mary A. Rohling deceased. A

Petition for Probate has been filed

by Jeffrey Johnson in the Superior Court of California, County of San Diego, 1100 Union Street, San Diego, CA. 92101 Central Courthouse. The Petition for probate requests that Jeffrey Johnson be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. The petition requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval.

Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.)

The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.

A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: Date: 11-21-2024 Time: 1:45 pm Dept: 503 Address of court: Same as noted above.

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.

Petitioner: Jeffrey Johnson 5612 Cometa Court NE Albuquerque, NM 87111 505-269-8626 DOP: 10/17, 10/24, 10/31, 11/7/2024 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2024-9020572 The name of the business: North San Diego Headshots & Portraits, located at 249 S. Indiana Ave., Suite 203, Vista, CA 92084. Registrant, David Howell Flatt, 249 S. Indiana Ave., Suite 203, Vista, CA 92084. This business is operated by an Individual. First day of business: 1/9/2024 /s/ David Flatt with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 10/11/2024 10/24, 10/31, 11/7, 11/14/2024 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2024-9020674 The name of the business: world Class Massage, located at 150 East Broadway, Vista, CA 92084. Registrant, Esther Annabell Sabedra, 2258 Gird Road, Fallbrook, CA 92028. This business is operated by an Individual. First day of business: N/A /s/ Esther A. Sabedra with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 10/14/2024 10/24, 10/31, 11/7, 11/14/2024 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2024-9020784

The name of the business: Lavande Spa, located at 838 Nordahl Rd., Suite 175, San Marcos, CA 92069.

Registrant, Trimbody SM A Medical Corporation, 838 Nordahl Road, Suite 175, San Marcos, CA 92069.

This business is operated by a Corporation. First day of business: 9/6/2024 /s/ Brian Levine, President with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 10/16/2024 10/24, 10/31, 11/7, 11/14/2024 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2024-9020804 The name of the business: Gamael Roblero, located at 3903 Ocean View Blvd., San Diego, CA 92113.

Registrant, Arktte Roblero, 3903 Ocean View Blvd., San Diego, CA 92113. This business is operated by an Individual. First day of business: 10/10/2024 /s/ Arktte Roblero with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 10/16/2024 10/24, 10/31, 11/7, 11/14/2024 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2024-9020803 The name of the business: Kingdouz Barber, located at 3903 Oceans View Blvd., San Diego, CA 92113.

Registrant, Cristian Candelario Mendez, 3903 Ocean View Blvd., San Diego, CA 92113. This business is operated by an Individual.

First day of business: 2/9/2014 /s/ Cristian Mendez with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 10/16/2024 10/24, 10/31, 11/7, 11/14/2024 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2024-9020797 The name of the business: Morningstar Realty, located at 246 El Valle Opulento, Vista, CA 92083. Registrant, Morningstar Brokerage Inc., PO Box 2256, Vista, CA 920852256. This business is operated by a Corporation. First day of business: 5/1/2008 /s/ Peter J. Lusby with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 10/16/2024 10/24, 10/31, 11/7, 11/14/2024 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2024-9019956 The name of the business: Ocean Floor Covering, located at 1803 Jamaica Way, Vista, CA 92081. Registrant, Jeffrey Bryan King, 1803 Jamaica Way, Vista, CA 92081.

This business is operated by an Individual. First day of business: 10/3/2024 /s/ Jeff King with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 10/3/2024 10/24, 10/31, 11/7, 11/14/2024 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2024-9020766 The name of the business: Precision Peak Roofing, located at 633 Ascot Dr., Apt 176, Vista, CA 92083. Registrant, Savione Adonis Greer, 979 Woosland Pkwy, Ste 101151, San Marcos, CA 92069. This business is operated by an Individual. First day of business: 10/11/2024 /s/ Savione Adonis Greer with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 10/15/2024 10/24, 10/31, 11/7, 11/14/2024 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2024-9019706 The name of the business: Archibald Plumbing, located at 817 Palo Alto Court, San Marcos, CA 92069.

Registrant, GHA Services Inc., PO Box 1956, San Marcos, CA 92079.

This business is operated by a Corporation. First day of business: 11/17/1986 /s/ Carol L. Archibald, CFO with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 9/30/2024 10/24, 10/31, 11/7, 11/14/2024

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