April 10, 2025

April 10, 2025

Volume 55 - No. 15

ELVIS A Racist?

OTIS BLACKWELL

by Friedrich Gomez Elvis Presley died in 1977 but rumours of the Memphis Sensation being a racist still persists loudlyand-clearly today, in 2025.

Almost a half century since his death, the rumours of Elvis Presley being a racist has not only persisted for 48 straight years, but newer and newer generations are “rediscovering” on the ubiquitous internet that their “King of Rock ‘n’ Roll” was an (alleged) hardcore White racist.

QUINCY JONES

And yet nothing could be further from the truth.

And since it is often “par for the course” for today’s younger generation(s) to gullibly accept much of what they read on the internet -- without the benefit of objective research – so it stands to reason why the “Elvis-Racist” allegations not only continue to this day, but that such allegations are stronger than ever, simply because it: “Just seems to, naturally, make sense that all White people were

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ELVIS PRESLEY

that way ‘back in the day’ -- especially in the deep South of Mississippi, the very soil of Elvis Presley’s birth.”

ducer Quincy Jones told The Hollywood Reporter that he refused to ever work with Elvis Presley because of Presley being a racist.

Such unchallenged assumptions of Elvis being racist are, in themselves, stereotypically racist and dangerous.

IN A CANDID INTERVIEW, MUSIC LEGEND QUINCY JONES SAYS ELVIS WAS RACIST.

Quincy Jones, the popular and beloved music icon, was never questioned in regards to his veracity. When reporter pressed Quincy Jones on what happened, Jones recalled his days of writing for orchestra leader Tommy Dorsey in the 1950s.

In a famous interview on 21 May 2021, Grammy-winning music pro-

“I was writing for (orchestra leader) Tommy Dorsey, oh God, back in

Elvis

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Elvis from page 1 the ‘50s. And Elvis came in, and Tommy (Dorsey) said, ‘I don’t want to play with him.’”

At this point in the interview, Quincy Jones can no longer restrain his anger as he suddenly explodes with a shocking tirade of obscenity: “He (Elvis Presley) was a racist mother f****r!”

After the raging ‘expletive deleted’ in the interview, Quincy Jones paused and said, “I’m going to shut up now,” but then continued, “But every time I saw Elvis, he was being coached by (“Don’t Be Cruel” songwriter) Otis Blackwell who was telling him how to sing.”

(Source: The Hollywood Reporter interview of Quincy Jones, by senior writer Seth Abramovitch, May 20, 2021. Read @ https://www. hollywoodreporter.com/news/music-news/quincy)

Give Us This Day Our Daily Chuckle

This week, a compendium of wit, wisdom and neat stuff you can tell at parties. Enjoy!

I got upset yesterday and called the Anger Management Hotline. They answered, “What the *#&*# do you want?”

•••• My mom was great. She’d let me lick the beaters. She’d have been an even greater mom if she would only have turned them off first.

•••• So I decided to lay down the law to Evelyn. I told her . . . “Look here, woman! There can only be one boss in the house, and I’m it!”

And that’s why I’m sitting outside in the rain, talking to my dogs.

•••• Hating people takes too much energy.

I just pretend they’re dead.

•••• There comes a point in life where every woman feels it’s pointless to shave her legs above the knee. *** Stalking is when two people go for a long, romantic walk together, but only one of them knows about it.

•••• I’m sure whatever you have to say

FACT CHECK. Despite Quincy Jones’ interview for The Hollywood Reporter of always seeing Elvis with his songwriter, Otis Blackwell, Quincy Jones’ veracity was questioned when it came to light that Otis Blackwell never met Elvis Presley in person. The Hollywood Reporter noted that even in an earlier interview on television’s “Late Night With David Letterman,” Blackwell stated (twice) that he had never met Elvis in person.

This telecast can be viewed at: https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=AgzzJ-eV8JY OTIS BLACKWELL WAS A HIGHLY SUPERSTITIOUS MAN WHO NEVER WANTED TO MEET ELVIS IN PERSON. Oddly enough, even though he wrote for Elvis, Otis Blackwell insisted on never meeting with Elvis Presley in person. An eccentric

songwriter who composed more than a thousand songs for various singers (including for his friend, Frankie Valli’s group, The Four Seasons), Otis Blackwell garnered worldwide sales of close to 200 million records.

BLACKWELL EVEN TURNED DOWN ELVIS’ MANAGER, COL. TOM PARKER’S INVITATION TO APPEAR IN ELVIS MOVIE. Although given multiple opportunities, Otis Blackwell turned down invitations to meet the man for whom he wrote hit songs. When Presley’s manager, Colonel Tom Parker, asked Blackwell to appear in the Presley movie “Girls! Girls!

Girls!” for which he had written the Elvis song “Return to Sender,” Blackwell – remaining a highly superstitious man about meeting Presley – declined the generous offer.

This fact remained true all the way

to Otis Blackwell’s death on 6 May 2002.

In virtually every assertion that Elvis Presley was called a racist has proven to be, unequivocally, false and/or unfounded, when scrutinised by countless (reliable and credentialed) sources.

Repeatedly.

A RACIAL SLUR THAT REFUSES TO DIE ON THE VINE. In 1957, Elvis was accused of uttering a racist slur that still occasionally gets attributed to him today.

Some believe the rumoured remark by Elvis was during a Boston appearance in which he is alleged to have said: “The only thing Negroes can do for me is shine my shoes and buy my records.”

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can wait until you’re smarter.

•••• As a mortician, I always tie the shoelaces of the dead together.

That way, if there ever is a zombie apocolypse it will be hilarious.

•••• A private jet arrives at Heathrow international airport and Donald Trump strides to a waiting limousine which drives him to a warm and dignified reception from the Queen. From there, they are driven in a 1934 Bentley to the edge of central London where they change to a magnificent 17th century carriage hitched to six white horses.

1. His men would follow him anywhere, but only out of curiosity.

They continue on towards Buckingham Palace waving to the thousands of cheering Britons; all is going well. Suddenly, the right rear horse lets fly with the most horrendous earth-shattering fart ever heard in the British Empire. The fart shakes the coach. The smell is atrocious!

6. When she opens her mouth, it seems only to change whichever foot was previously in there.

19. In my opinion this pilot should not be authorised to fly below 250 feet.

7. Couldn’t organise 50% leave in a 2 man submarine.

20. The only ship I would recommend for this man is citizenship.

8. He has carried out each and every one of his duties to his entire satisfaction.

21. Couldn’t organise a woodpecker’s picnic in Sherwood Forest .

Both passengers in the carriage must use perfume-dipped handkerchiefs over their nose, but the two do their best to ignore the incident.

The Queen turns to Trump saying, “Mr. Trump, please accept my regrets. I am sure you understand there are some things that even a Queen cannot control.”

Trump, with his usual diplomatic aplomb, replied, “Your Majesty, do not give the matter another thought. Until you mentioned it, I thought it was one of the horses.”

•••• EXAMPLES FROM BRITISH MILITARY OFFICERS’ REPORTS

2. I would not breed from this Officer.

3. This man is depriving a village somewhere of its idiot.

4. This officer can be likened to a small puppy - he runs around excitedly, leaving little messes for other people to clean up.

5. This Officer is really not so much of a has-been, more of a definitely won’t-be.

much of a gyroscope, always spinning around at a frantic pace, but not really going anywhere.

15. Since my last report he has reached rock bottom, and has started to dig.

16. She sets low personal standards and then consistently fails to achieve them.

17. He has the wisdom of youth, and the energy of old age.

18. This Officer should go far, and the sooner he starts, the better.

9. He would be out of his depth in a car park puddle.

22. Works well when under constant supervision and cornered like a rat in a trap.

10. Technically sound, but socially impossible.

23. Not the sharpest knife in the drawer.

11. The occasional flashes of adequacy are marred by an attitude of apathy and indifference.

24. Gates are down, the lights are flashing, but the train isn’t coming.

12. When he joined my ship, this Officer was something of a granny; since then he has aged considerably.

25. Has two brains; one is lost and the other is out looking for it.

13. This Medical Officer has used my ship to carry his genitals from port to port, and my officers to carry him from bar to bar.

14. This Officer reminds me very

26. If he were any more stupid, he’d have to be watered twice a week.

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Elvis from page 2 Many sources interviewed by Robinson repeated the same claim: that Presley had uttered the comment in Boston, a city Elvis had NOT yet even visited at that point in time.

THE REMARK WAS EVEN DISCREDITED VIA INVESTIGATION BY BLACK ASSOCIATE EDITOR OF “JET” MAGAZINE. Ironically, even segments of the influential Black community found racist allegations by their own Black community against Elvis Presley to be totally unfounded.

The Black associate editor of the Black-owned JET magazine, Louie Robinson, sought to investigate whether Elvis ever actually uttered such an inexcusable statement: “The only thing Negroes can do for me is shine my shoes and buy my records.”

The story had too many inconsistencies that could have involved Elvis.

Others claimed he said it on Edward R. Murrow’s show, on which Elvis had never appeared.

It seemed evident that there were too many smoke and mirrors, too many discrepancies and illogical facts surrounding testimonials regarding if the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll was truly a racist.

The handwriting was beginning to appear on the wall for Black Jet Magazine editor, Louie Robinson, who was wise enough to know that even Black people can harbour professional and personal jealousies, even if it meant fabricating racial accusations . . . just to hurt somebody.

Such as when Quincy Jones stated that (every time) he saw Elvis he was with his Black songwriter, Otis Blackwell . . . an impossibility since – as already pointed out -- the two had never met in person during their respective lifetimes.

In the final analysis, Black editor and investigator, Louie Robinson, as a last resort, went to ask only his closest, most trusted, and most respected friends and colleagues and personal acquaintances in the entertainment business – all of whom knew Elvis.

While all of these investigations (many by members of the Black communities and Black agencies, themselves), should have cleared Elvis of voicing the alleged racist comments once and for all . . . sadly, the charge still survives as an ‘urban legend’ all these decades later.

In the summer of 1957, Robinson finally landed an interview with Elvis himself in his dressing room on the Hollywood set of the movie “Jailhouse Rock.”

“I never said anything like that,” he stated emphatically, “and people who know me know I wouldn’t have said it. A lot of people seem to think I started this business. But rock ‘n’ roll was here a long time before I came along. Nobody can sing that kind of music like colored people.”

(Note: At that time, it was not offensive to use the term “coloured people,” as even the mainstream Black population used it back then, such as in today’s acronym NAACP (the National Association for the Advancement of Coloured People.))

Robinson’s investigation dismissed Elvis as being racist, and went on record stating: “To Elvis, people are people, regardless of race, colour, or creed.”

THE JIM CROW MUSEUM OF RACISIT MEMORABILIA AGAINST RACISM IN AMERICA EVEN FOUND ELVIS WAS ACCUSED WITHOUT MERIT. The Jim Crow Museum of Racist Memorabilia at Ferris State University in Big Rapids, Michigan is a watchdog against discrimination among all people, not just Blacks.

The museum’s founder and curator is Dr. David Pilgrim, regarded as one of the country’s leading experts on issues relating to all race relations. He has been interviewed

by National Public Radio, TIME magazine, the British Broadcasting Corporation and countless newspapers such as the New York Times, Washington Post, Boston Globe, Chicago Tribune, and the Los Angeles Times.

Dr. Crow is fully aware that racism, in reality, exists in all racial groups. To state otherwise is to not be of the rational mind.

And he asked them all, individually, the same question: Whether they believed he could say such a thing, even in private, to another White person?

“Many Whites in the 1950s, including celebrities, had used anti-Black rhetoric,” wrote David Pilgrim of the Jim Crow Museum of Racist Memorabilia in a 2006 statement published on Ferris State University’s website. As such, Dr. Pilgrim observed:

Not a single person – not one – believed in their heart that he ever would.

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Citizens Needed to Serve on Community Advisory Board The Twin Oaks Valley Community Sponsor Group, a County appointed citizens advisory group that advises the County of San Diego on land use matters in the Twin Oaks Valley Planning Area is seeking applications for membership. What is the Twin Oaks Valley Community Sponsor Group? 3 This Group is one of 28 planning and sponsor groups in the unincorporated areas of San Diego County. Its purpose is to be an information link between the community and the County of San Diego on planning and land use matters in the local community.

The group provides a public forum for the discussion of issues which are important to the community and all meetings are open to the public, held in a public place, and the agenda published according to Brown Act provisions. Members are appointed by the Board of Supervisors and serve in an advisory capacity only to San Diego County Department of Planning and Development Services. Group members serve on a volunteer basis for a term of four years. Members must be registered voters, and either be residents or own property in the Twin Oaks Valley Planning Area.

Members to attend one evening meeting, held from 7-9pm, on the third Wednesday of each month.

Members receive yearly training and take periodic online training as required for public officials. For more information please see: https:// www.sandiegocounty.gov/content/ sdc/pds/CommunityGroups/ Contact Dawn Haake, Chair at tovcsg. chair@gmail.com with questions. *** The Good LIFE at MiraCosta College Oceanside Campus A Lifelong Learning Group Meetings will be held in person at the MiraCosta College, Oceanside Campus, at 1:00 pm in the Board Room, of the Administration Building (Building 1000) and by the Internet Application ZOOM.

Apr 11 1:00 The Mingei International Museum Kristi Ehrig-Burgess Lead Library and Archives Specialist The Frances Hamilton White Art Reference Library at Mingei International Museum is a unique and public/private space adjacent to the exhibition galleries. Join us for an overview of the library’s five-year transformation from hidden gem to accessible resource.

Apr 11 2:30 Fentanyl Project Steve Breen Fentanyl is driving overdose deaths in San Diego and beyond. Steve Breen explores the problem and its human toll.

Apr 18 1:00 Wildlife Madagascar Debra Erickson Exec Dir & Chair of the Board/ Wildlife Madagascar Saving Lemurs: One Forest at a Time Discover how Wildlife Madagascar is protecting the island’s most endangered species—including lemurs—by combining science, education, and community-driven action to create a future where both people and wildlife thrive.

Apr 18 2:30 “Odd Couple” MCC Theatre Production One’s tidy. One’s messy. Both are divorced and need a place to stay.

What could go wrong? We present both the male and female versions of the popular Neil Simon play.

Apr 25 1:00 Surfrider Foundation of San Diego County Janis Selby Jones, M.D., Surfrider Foundation Surfrider San Diego is dedicated to protecting the ocean, waves, and beaches through a powerful activist network. Learn about local issues and solutions with a focus on plastic pollution.

Apr 25 2:30 The Hubble Anniversary Lyford Rome, NASA Solar System Ambassador The Hubble Space Telescope: 35 Years of Revealing the Beauty and Mystery of Our Universe. On the 35th anniversary of the launch of the Hubble Space Telescope into orbit, NASA Solar System Ambassador Lyford Rome joins LIFE at MiraCosta to share the latest and greatest discoveries made by the Oodles continued on page 12

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Local News

Fatal Traffic Collision in Carlsbad On April 2, 2025, at approximately 4:57 a.m., the Carlsbad Police Department responded to a traffic collision in the 6600 block of Carlsbad Boulevard involving a vehicle and a pedestrian.

Preliminary investigation indicates that a vehicle traveling northbound on Carlsbad Boulevard, just north of Island Way, struck a male pedestrian who was standing in the roadway. The driver immediately stopped, rendered aid and called 911.

Upon arrival, officers initiated CPR on the pedestrian until personnel from the Carlsbad Fire Department arrived and took over with advanced life-saving efforts. The pedestrian was transported to a local hospital for their injuries.

Despite these efforts, the pedestrian succumbed to their injuries as a result of the collision. Their identity has not yet been confirmed, and Investigators are working to positively identify the pedestrian.

The cause of the collision remains under investigation. Currently, al-

cohol or drugs are not believed to be a factor in this case.

by lyle e davis I Brought Soccer to North San Diego County Me. A cowboy from Minnesota and Nebraska who didn’t know diddly about soccer. Yet I put together a great board of directors, which included folks who did know soccer . . . we pulled together coaches, referees, ground crews, parent support groups, and we made the North County Youth Soccer Association (NCYSA) . . . headquartered in Escondido. And today youth soccer flourishes throughout North County.

And I was responsible.

People don’t remember that . . .but it’s true. It was me. Lil ol’ me that brought youth soccer to North San Diego County. And it makes me mighty proud every time I see a kid kicking a soccer ball around.

all, we think she did an excellent job serving her constituents while on the Escondido City Council.

We will continue to endorse candidates as individuals, not members of a given party. It happens that we are strong supporters of Jim Desmond. He has done a tremendous job as our Supervisor and we hope he is elected to Congress.

Mr. DeMaio, he is new. Give him a chance to prove himself before judging him.

I’m looking at the last two papers.

I see you are only printing Repulican political statements. Jim Desmond and Carl DeMaio. Is that what you always do? What about Democratic statements? I hope you offer fair and balanced views as a good journalist should. I hope you challenge their positions to expose both parties interests. Like Carl’s desire to kill regulations will leave us vulnerable to more pollution and health risks and climate warming.

Thank you for your interest. Our regards as well to your husband, a man of impeccable taste!

The Carlsbad Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance.

Anyone who witnessed the incident or has additional information is encouraged to contact Traffic Accident Investigator Adam Bentley.

For more information contact Adam Bentley, Traffic Accident Investigator, 442-339-5559 or adam. bentley@carlsbadca.gov To submit a letter to the editor, please email thepaper@cox.net.

Please be respectful, limit your letter to a maximum of 300 words and include your full name, e-mail address, town, and a valid phone number where you can be reached.

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Funny how things happen.

My in-laws were visiting from Scotland. My late son, Scott, was on a team that was in the championship game. He was playing shortstop.

Ninth inning, we led 3-2, two outs . . . bases loaded. Batter hits a sharp ball to short. I remember thinking . . “oh, no! Don’t hit it to Scott! He’s gonna muff it!”

He didn’t muff it. He snatched the ball out of the air, pretty as you please, for the final out. We win the championship game!

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I think I set the world record for the standing high jump when Scott made the final play, winning the game. I ran on to the field, hugged him, told him how proud I was of him and how much I loved him.

Then, as we walked together with my in-laws, to the parking lot, I said to my father-in-law, Hughie Holden, a coal miner and a big bull of a man . . “well, Hughie. That’s baseball.

What do you think of our national game and did you enjoy yourself?”

“Aye,” he says, “what they boys need is a pitch.”

And that’s how soccer was born in North San Diego County.

I contacted the late John Smylie, an attorney from San Marcos. He put together Articles of Incorporation . . . did all the legal work necessary to give birth to a young soccer association. The NCYSA, (North County Youth Soccer Association.)

I recruited my next door neighbor, Rolf Krause, who knew soccer, having grown up in Germany, another fella from Argentina whose name I have forgotten, but he, too, knew

My husband loves your paper. Excuse me, I only read it occasionally.

Gina Lovin in Vista Editor’s Note: The Paper endorses individuals, not parties. We tend to be a conservative publication but have endorsed Democrats in the past. For example, we endorsed Olga Diaz for her runs for City Council and her campaign for the Mayor’s seat. We disagree with Olga, a strong Democrat, on one or two issues, illegal immigration being the prime issue . . . but, oversoccer. Several other dads who knew the basics of soccer . . . and we began recruiting kids, and their parents who served as coaches . . yet most of them knew nothing about soccer. But they would learn. And teach. And the kids took to soccer like ducks to water.

First year we had 375 players . . second year 550, third year 935. After that year we had to limit recruitment to 1200 kids . . . only because we had run out of soccer fields. More kids wanted to play - but we simply didn’t have enough fields . . .and so it expanded to San Marcos, Vista, Carlsbad, and Oceanside. I retired as founding president after three years.

But the NCYSA continued to grow.

They changed the name and merged with, I believe, AYSO (American Youth Soccer Association) - but I still have that feeling of pride whenever I see kids playing soccer and know, inwardly, that I gave birth to this wonderful sport here in North County.

I remember once incident . . . Tom Barrett was an outstanding home builder/contractor. He and I became great friends. Tom had a fantastic head of hair, always perfectly styled and looking sharp. Ultimately, I

*** Dear Mr. Davis I very much enjoyed reading the article on John Butterfield & the Butterfield Stage. In fact, I always enjoy reading your paper, but do miss the “Historically Speaking” column. Also, “Give Us This Day Our Daily Chuckle” keeps me in good humor all day.

Along the lines of the Butterfield piece, you might want to consider an article on Fred Harvey & Harvey House (the first chain of restaurants in the United States. There is a good deal of detail on Harvey on Wikipedia, but I always enjoy the way you & Friedrich Gomez put such personal touches on your articles.

Remembering the people & events who got us to where we are is always enlightening.

Bob Fraas, Vista CA started going to his hair stylist in San Diego and Tom and I would always wind up having lunch and laughing a lot. I remember when Tom laughed his eyes would sparkle and his beautiful set of teeth would highlight his smile.

It came to be one day that Tom and I were working together, setting up goal posts for the upcoming soccer practices and games. We had just set up a goal post and I wound up pulling a muscle in my chest. Very painful. I sat down in Tom’s pick-up and took a breather, holding my chest, in pain. “Damn you, lyle davis! Don’t you go dying on me!” and he was laughing as he said it.

The pain evemtially subsided and we finished setting up goal posts.

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sicians, and laypersons continue to even insist that Elvis was a dyedin-the-wool racist?

Elvis from page 3

“So it was easy to believe that (Elvis) Presley, the Mississippi-born, once-working class, former truck driver had ungratefully lambasted Blacks.”

But Pilgrim continued: “There is no evidence that it happened . . . . Moreover, there is evidence that Presley donated money to the NAACP and other civil rights organizations; (that) he publicly lauded Black musicians; and (that) he treated the Blacks he encountered with respect.”

Ironically, it was the Black community itself, which researched and found Elvis Presley to be more an egalitarian than most human beings.

SO WHY DOES ELVIS CONTINUE TO REPRESENT A SIMILAR ‘SORE SPOT’ FOR OTHER BLACK ARTISTS TODAY? So why do many Black artists, mu-

What is the true motive behind such accusations?

Are they genuinely sincere or are there hidden motives or personal agendas involved?

In 2002, hip-hop singer Mary J. Blige sang “Blue Suede Shoes,” a Carl Perkins song popularised by Elvis Presley, during the “Divas Live” Special on cable network VH1.

She later told the Atlanta JournalConstitution: “I prayed about it because I know Elvis was a racist.

But that was just a song VH1 asked me to sing. It meant nothing to me.

I didn’t wear an Elvis flag. I didn’t represent Elvis that day.”

Elvis, who would have turned 90 this year, seemed to represent a similar sore spot for even Ray Charles, that gentle giant of music.

straight-up racist, the sucker was, simple and plain.”

In a 1994 interview with NBC’s Bob Costas, the normally congenial Ray Charles unloaded to Costas:

BEHIND THE RACIST RANT AGAINST ELVIS TO THIS DAY, THERE IS AN ‘UNDER BELLY’ OF ANGST & ANGER & JEALOUSY.

“To say that Elvis was so great and so outstanding, like he’s the king . . . the king of what?”

Elvis’ cultural appropriation of Black rhythm & blues strikes many people as an act of racism.

Charles then angrily stated: “He was doing our kind of music. So what the hell am I supposed to get so excited about?”

Presley, who shares Las Vegas patron sainthood along with the Rat Pack, is viewed through the modern lens of morality, which is not always fair, except for those who may have an axe to grind – in which case there’s little room for objectivity.

And many in the younger generation continue the racist rant on Elvis, without foundation – but only by word-of-mouth . . . thus continuing the ‘urban legend’ which has grown a ‘life of its own.’

Today, the Black musical artist, Mary Jane Blige is a multi-talented singer, songwriter, rapper, actress, entrepreneur, who is referred to as the “Queen of Hip-Hop Soul” and “Queen of R&B.”

In 1989, Public Enemy recorded what is now the soundtrack to the racist Elvis rallying cry. The rap group’s song “Fight the Power” reaches its emotional pinnacle with Chuck D’s combative lyrics:

And she continues to view Elvis as a racist.

“Elvis was a hero to most, but he never meant shit to me, you see,

Sometimes in the least likely of places, therein, often will be remnants of truth and honesty. In this hotly debated issue today regarding Elvis being racist, I found the following opinion in a social chat forum and thought it interesting enough to share.

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Signs Your Hotel Room is Vulnerable to Theft It’s that moment of hesitation before you head out the door. The one where you ask, “Is it safe to leave my valuables in my hotel room?”

floor rooms, or rooms with easy access from the outside, including those near fire escapes or back exits, can present a higher risk of theft.

It happens to me often, not just because I practically live in hotels, but also because I often help travelers whose belongings are stolen.

Lack of surveillance. Visible security cameras are a theft deterrent. Their absence in hallways and common areas may indicate weaker security measures.

Hotel security has been a hot topic lately. One recent survey found that thieves are becoming increasingly bold, taking everything from bathroom fixtures to the grand piano in the lobby.

“Crime is often linked to opportunity,” explains Carrie Pasquarello, CEO of the security consulting firm Global Secure Resources.

“Don’t give anyone the chance to take advantage of you.”

And the question always is: Could you have avoided the theft?

Good News About Hotel Safety Before we get to the answer, here’s some good news: Hotels are generally safer than home-sharing accommodations, according to Harding Bush, associate director for security operations at Global Rescue, a provider of medical, security, evacuation and travel risk management services. Hotels staffed around the clock make it much harder to commit a crime.

“With Airbnb and Vrbo, there is no inherent support network for guests,” he adds.

But theft is still possible. Based on my experience of mediating travel complaints, the worst types of thefts are the ones you don’t notice.

Thieves will enter your room when

Illustration by Dustin Elliott you’re not around, steal something, and you don’t discover it until after you’ve checked out. That makes it much more difficult to file a police report or catch the perpetrator.

And that brings me to the number one piece of preventative advice: Pack like a minimalist. Don’t bring jewelry or expensive electronics with you. If you don’t bring them, they can’t get stolen from your room. I know, Captain Obvious -thanks! But it had to be said.

To determine whether a hotel room is vulnerable to theft, experts say you should look for these physical signs:

Inadequate locks. Examine the door locks and deadbolts to ensure they are functioning properly.

Rooms that open with an old-fashioned key -- or worse, rooms with no locks -- are a sign of trouble.

Make sure you’re door shuts completely after you leave the room.

Exterior entrances. Rooms with an exterior entrance provide easier access for potential thieves since they only need to breach a single door. So if you’re staying at a nice hotel on the beach and anyone could walk into your room from outside, you have a security problem.

A ground-floor room. Ground

What should you do if you’re in a hotel that’s vulnerable to theft?

If you find yourself in a hotel room or hotel that raises security red flags, you don’t have to stay.

First, ask the hotel to address the issues. If you are uncomfortable with the overall security of the hotel, you can ask the hotel management to remedy the specific issues. For instance, you can ask for a room with a working lock or a safe that is securely attached to the wall.

You can also request a room change. Experts say you can explain that you are uncomfortable with the security features in Theft continued on page 9

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Opinion

5th District Supervisor • Jim Desmond County Budget Must Put San Diegans First Over the past few years, the County workforce has grown by 2,500 new positions, and several new departments have been created— departments we simply cannot afford. Just like any family tightening their belt during tough times, the government must rein in spending and stop funding programs that don’t directly serve our residents.

Every June, the County of San Diego passes a budget. With a divided Board and vastly different priorities this year, I want to keep you informed about what’s at stake.

We are entering this year’s budget discussions with a $138 million operational deficit. That’s a serious shortfall—and it demands serious decisions. As your County Supervisor, I believe we must make responsible choices and focus on what truly benefits the people of San Diego.

One example I cannot support is the proposed $5 million for the legal defense of illegal immigrants facing deportation. It’s unacceptable that taxpayer dollars are being used for this purpose, regardless of the individual’s criminal history.

There are also bureaucratic offices in the budget—like the Office of Sustainability and Environmental Justice and the Office of Equity and Racial Justice—that have grown government without delivering core services. These offices don’t pave roads, protect neighborhoods, or reduce the cost of living.

What I do support—and will fight

Vista Mayor • John Franklin The Homeless Crisis Contributes to Wildfire Danger mental illness or substance use disorder. San Diego County uses conservatorship 11.2 times less than other large jurisdictions, even though the Board of Supervisors directly oversees this tool through the County Conservator and Mental Health Department. It’s time to change that.

Allen Ira Dinoyo, a homeless man, was convicted of setting nine fires in San Diego County and sentenced to 13 years in prison on Thursday.

Dinoyo’s arrest and conviction demonstrate that there is a link between the homeless crisis and increasing wildfire danger in San Diego County.

I strongly believe that we cannot allow people, many of whom suffer from mental illness or substance abuse, to live on our streets.

We need to utilize the conservatorship law enacted by Governor Ronald Reagan in 1967, which allows intervention for individuals who are gravely disabled due to severe

I also believe in fire prevention.

Proper planning could have prevented the LA wildfires. San Diego County needs to ensure that this does not happen here by removing ignition sources. Especially illegal homeless encampments. I applaud the San Diego County Board of Supervisors for approving Jim Desmond’s proposal to reduce fire danger by clearing homeless encampments during red flag warnings.

We must also create appropriate firebreaks. These need to be as wide as 300 feet—the length of a football field—in forested areas to keep the fire from jumping. In addition, we must build adequate evacuation routes. This is especially important in rural and unincorporated areas of the County.

These wide roads can also halt the progress of an advancing fire.

to protect—is funding for: • Veterans services, including staff who help process benefits • Public safety, including full support for our Sheriff’s Department

California State Assembly District 75 Carl DeMaio

It’s wrong to cut resources for veterans while spending millions defending illegal immigrants.

And it’s wrong to allow government bloat to continue while essential services suffer.

Passing a budget is vital—but it must be a budget that reflects fiscal responsibility and core government priorities, not politics or pet projects.

I’ll continue to keep you updated as we work toward a final budget.

Your input is always welcome— I’d love to hear your thoughts.

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

Finally, we must engage in fiscally conservative government and pass balanced budgets. Voters and elected officials care about fire preparedness during fire season, but critical public safety priorities are often the first to suffer when bloated government programs grow to consume essential budgets. Take for instance the County of San Diego which is funding attorneys for illegal migrants while it stands in a structural budget deficit and has significantly cut critical public safety spending this year.

Under my leadership, the City of Vista built the finest Fire and Rescue Department in Southern California. We’ve expanded our firefighting force by 15% to decrease response times, purchased 7 new fire trucks, brush fire rigs, ambulances and other fire apparatus. Our fire department inspected more than 8,000 parcels last year to ensure that overgrown brush was not allowed to become dry fuel that threatened homes in our community.

We’ve also invested in cutting edge fire prevention technology by installing two new thermal fire imaging cameras, perched high above the city that immediately detected the recent Mar Vista fire, which our firefighters extinguished in a record 21 minutes. The Mar Vista fire is the fire you didn’t hear about on the news, because we were prepared to stop it before it threatened life and property.

In the last year, we have seen three major fires break out at large industrial battery storage facilities in San Diego County. One fire burned for 9 days!

Despite well-documented fire risks posed by these massive battery facilities, local politicians continue to approve placement of these facilities throughout our region – even in rural areas surrounded by brush.

As your Assemblyman, it is my responsibility to protect our communities and to ensure that any facilities being approved are following clear standards to reduce fire risk.

That is why I’ve introduced AB 434 – a bill that imposes a twoyear moratorium on approvals of large industrial battery storage facilities while the State Fire Marshall can devise and implement common-sense safety protocols.

What Are Battery Storage Facilities?

Battery storage facilities are largescale installations that use lithium-ion batteries to store energy generated by renewable sources like solar and wind. The idea is that the batteries will store energy produced during the day, then release it when the sun sets or when the wind isn’t blowing.

Unfortunately, these batteries are costly to install, not nearly as efficient as promised, and, most dangerously, extremely difficult to extinguish when they catch fire.

DeMaio continued on page 7

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Elvis from page 5 It is quoted verbatim, as follows and continues in quotes in the following below: “I first heard that Elvis was a racist when Public Enemy called him racist on “Fight the Power” back in the day. A year or two later, Living Colour released “Elvis is Dead,” which expressed similar sentiments. And I’ve heard other people mention it over the years.

But to this day, I’ve never heard a satisfactory reason that explains why some people believe Elvis was racist. As near as I can figure out, the argument goes something like this.”

1. Elvis was a White artist who performed Black music.

2. His covers of songs by Black artists were more popular than the originals.

3. He became popular because a White person doing Black music was more acceptable to White audiences than Black music performed by Black people.

The online post continues: “For the record, I agree that Elvis’ race was a major factor in his popularity. There’s no way he would have been as popular if he’d been Black.

“That being said, how is that Elvis’ fault? Why does that make

DeMaio from page 6 As we’ve seen in several recent fires, these batteries keep burning long after a fire has started, releasing toxic smoke and particulate matter that poses serious health risks to nearby residents.

And because these facilities are often placed in residential areas—not in industrial zones— they put communities directly in harm’s way.

The Rising Threat: Fires and Toxic Fallout Just in recent months, we’ve had several battery storage fires across California that are making headlines—and for all the wrong reasons. These incidents have caused mass evacuations, severe air quality issues, and enormous environmental harm. Here are just a few examples: Escondido, September 2024 – A fire at a lithium-ion battery facility forced the evacuation of local residents and businesses. The fire

him racist? Elvis didn’t create the racist society that allowed him to become more popular than his Black peers. The racist society already existed when Elvis arrived.

“I guess the thing that bothers me the most is the implication that it was somehow unethical for Elvis to perform Black music. Most forms of popular music were created by Black people, so it seems to me that popular music wouldn’t be as rich as it is if other races stopped recording Black music.

“I realize that race is a sensitive subject, but I didn’t post this to troll anyone or discuss modern racial politics. This is a genuine attempt to understand. Why was Elvis a racist?”

The above was pasted here as a possible perspective behind this current phenomenon of persistent allegations of Elvis being a racist.

It at least provides a viewpoint to the open mind.

ELVIS DID NOT LIKE BEING CALLED “THE KING” OF ROCK ‘N’ ROLL. HE BELIEVED FATS DOMINO WAS THE “KING OF ROCK & ROLL.” While Elvis Presley is widely known as “The King of Rock and Roll,” he reportedly disliked the title. In 1969, after his Las Vegas debut, a reporter referred to him as “The King of Rock ‘n’ Roll” at a press conference to which Elvis

burned for days, filling the air with toxic fumes.

Moss Landing, January 2025 – A fire at the largest battery energy storage site burned for days, forcing over 1,500 people to evacuate. The fire destroyed a large portion of the facility, and the toxic smoke that lingered put thousands of people at risk.

Otay Mesa, May 2024 – A battery fire here burned for five days, impacting the health of nearby residents and forcing evacuations.

These fires are not just an inconvenience—they are a real threat to our health, safety, and environment. In fact, many of the lithium-ion batteries used in these storage sites have been linked to fires that are nearly impossible to extinguish once they ignite.

The push for more of these facilities in our communities not only threatens our safety but also harms the environment in ways that the media and politicians are refusing to acknowledge. From min-

pointed to Fats Domino and said: “No, that’s the real king of rock and roll.”

Some speculate that Elvis’ religious beliefs, which emphasised Jesus Christ, might have contributed to his dislike of the title, as he often said he was “Just a performer.”

This truth seem to manifest on several occasions with his encounters with rabid fans.

When a female fan approached Elvis with a crown and called him “The King,” Elvis reportedly responded: “No honey, I’m not the king. There is only one King and that is Jesus Christ.”

Elvis knew the Bible and often quoted from it.

As a small child he attended church services, specifically the First Assembly of God Church in Tupelo, Mississippi. Then, later in Memphis, where his family moved in 1948.

shows he frequently marked and wrote in passages from Psalms, particularly Psalm 11:1 (“In the Lord I take refuge”).

And also Psalm 43:3 “Oh, Lord send me light to guide me.” (Condensed version.)

I personally like Matthew 7: “Do not judge or you too will be judged.”

Like all of us, Elvis most assuredly had his faults, because he was of flesh and blood – as we all are.

But one thing seems to be clear for those who may wish to place aside their jealousies, their personal agendas, and playbook of hatred.

It seems to me, at least . . . Elvis was not a racist.

In the final analysis, Elvis Presley was not a perfect human being, as none of us are. For every person who may point whatever faults he may have had, any such accuser must confess that they, themselves, are also far, far from being perfect.

While Elvis Presley didn’t have a single “favourite” verse, his personal Bible (which is now on display at the Museum of the Bible)

ing for cobalt to the toxic fumes released during a fire, these socalled “green” solutions are anything but.

AB 434 – Safe and Secure Battery Storage Act In response to these growing concerns, I introduced AB 434, the Safe and Secure Battery Storage Act, to ensure that battery storage facilities are not built at the expense of our safety. This bill will bring safety and accountability to the construction of these facilities by: • Enacting a Two-Year Moratorium: Until January 1, 2028, no new battery storage sites will be approved for construction. This moratorium will give us time to assess the risks posed by these facilities and develop better safeguards for our communities.

• Creating Minimum Safety Standards: The State Fire Marshal will set clear safety standards and building codes for all

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new battery storage facilities to reduce the risk of fires. These standards will ensure that future facilities are constructed with better safety features to prevent disasters.

• Returning Local Control: Currently, most battery storage sites are permitted through the California Energy Commission, bypassing local governments.

AB 434 will return full control of permitting to local governments, ensuring that communities have a say in whether or not these dangerous facilities are built near them.

These battery storage sites are creating massive risks to our homes and health. I will keep opposing these sites across our district until we can properly assess the risks they pose to ensure the safety of our community.

We need policies that prioritize safety and accountability—and AB 434 is a crucial step in making sure our communities are protected from this growing threat.

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Why are airline passengers so entitled and inconsiderate?

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But that got me thinking about entitled and inconsiderate behavior on a plane. I’m not the only one who has dealt with a fellow passenger playing entertainment at top volume. In fact, read any news report of a flight diversion, and chances are there’s a thoughtless passenger behind it -- someone who didn’t want to share the overhead bin space, insisted on jamming their seat all the way back, or didn’t want to wait to use the bathroom.

Why are passengers acting so badly? And what can you do if you’re seated next to an entitled traveler?

What’s wrong with these people?

“There’s a societal trend toward selfishness -- it’s ‘me-first’ and ‘me-only,’” says Lori Freemire, a Denver-based flight attendant.

“There’s little regard for the gate agents or crew trying to do their jobs.”

Thomas Plante, a professor of psychology at Santa Clara University, says passengers are becoming narcissists.

“More and more people think that the world revolves around them and that people should cater to their needs,” he told me. “Frankly, it’s breathtaking.”

I’ll say. Although my story had a happy ending, others don’t. On a recent flight from Seattle to Dallas, Rachel Wagner had the misfortune of sitting next to a passenger who seemed oblivious to the concept of common courtesy. The passenger immediately began watching a movie on her phone — without a headset.

Wagner politely asked the passenger if she had earbuds, but the woman replied “no” and continued watching her movie. After takeoff, Wagner, who was wearing noise-canceling earbuds, could still hear the movie. Again, she politely asked the passenger if she had earbuds.

“Why don’t you just get your own plane!” the woman snapped.

Oh, and here’s the kicker: Wagner is an etiquette expert, so you know she was extra polite when she asked. In retrospect, she says she should have gotten a flight attenInconsiderate continued on page 9

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dant to intervene instead of dealing with the entitled passenger herself.

That’s sound advice.

“First-class travelers now demand responses in under two minutes,” she told me.

way to prepare for the Summer of the Entitled Passenger. (Oh no, did I just coin a term? I hope not.)

Why are passengers acting like this?

What if you’re seated next to an entitled passenger?

Experts say there are reasons for this shift in attitudes when traveling by plane -- and specifically, this entitled behavior.

If you fly, chances are that, at some point, you’ll be sitting next to someone who does something objectionable, as if they own the plane.

Maybe there’s a way to fix this problem. Airlines can start offering a humane amount of personal space again, just like they did before. Before the unfortunate deregulation of the airline industry.

They can ensure their passengers have enough food and water instead of trying to sell them everything. They can stop charging junk fees for a reserved seat or luggage.

Crowded planes. Airlines are flying with record load factors, which means that there are more passengers on each flight. Add the loss of personal space due to shrinking seat sizes, and up go your chances that you’ll be seated next to an irritated -- and irritating -- passenger.

The pandemic. Lockdowns and travel restrictions seem to have changed the way many people behave in public spaces, say experts.

“It’s like people just don’t care as much about accommodating the people around them to make everyone’s experience better,” says Larry Snider, the vice president of operations at Casago, a vacation rental company.

Stress. The discomfort of modern air travel, with its tight schedules, cramped seating and endless lines, can turn even the most eventempered passenger into a raging monster. “’I’ve observed that the uptick in demanding passenger behavior can be partly attributed to the stress of navigating heightened regulations and expectations in the travel industry,” says Vlad Vynohradov, a transportation logistics expert.

Rising ticket prices. “Passengers paying higher prices are also expecting better service,” notes Mike Taylor, who heads up travel research at J.D. Power.

That’s not all. Facebook, Instagram and X have nurtured a culture of complaints. Passengers know that if they take to Twitter or Facebook to complain about their flight experience, they are likely to get a response from the airline. “Social media has set the stage for the go-nuclear mentality,” says Susan Sherren, who runs the travel agency Couture Trips.

Bottom line: Air travelers are more self-absorbed and stressed than ever. And it shows. Vivian Au, a flight behavior expert and founder of Air Corporate, says passenger demands have spiked in the last year. For example, on the Los Angeles to New York routes, the flight attendant call button is getting pushed 40 percent more often than in 2023.

Charlie Neville, the marketing director at JayWay Travel, says preparation and patience is key when dealing with these problem passengers.

“I’d recommend adopting a more mindful approach to travel -- accepting that delays and hiccups are part of the journey and staying calm through it all,” he says.

Being in a good mind space ensures that when you run into someone who is entitled, you’ll be better able to handle them without getting emotionally involved.

“When dealing with demanding passengers, staying calm and addressing the situation with facts rather than emotions can be highly effective in de-escalating a situation,” adds Ryan Saroli, CEO of Flygreen, a jet chartering service.

You’ll also want to show some empathy, say experts. Joanna Teljeur, a spokeswoman for AirAdvisor, says your seatmate who is having a meltdown and jabbing the flight attendant call button is also human.

“Empathy in all situations is important,” she says. It may actually be the first step to resolving the issue.

I prefer the direct approach: Take a deep breath and politely but directly ask the entitled passenger to stop behaving like a toddler. Unless, of course, they are a toddler, in which case you’d take it up with Mom, as I did on my flight to Turkey.

And if none of that works? Then it’s OK for you to push the flight attendant call button -- and ask a crew member for help.

Here they come!

If you think this discussion is theoretical, or a repeat of something I’ve recently written, I’ve got news for you: This upcoming summer travel season, which may be the busiest one on record, promises to be full of entitled passenger incidents. Other than deep breathing exercises and a quality headset, I’m not sure if there’s a

If they did that, I bet the entitled passengers would disappear overnight. *** Christopher Elliott is an author, consumer advocate, and journalist. He founded Elliott Advocacy, a nonprofit organization that helps solve consumer problems.

He publishes Elliott Confidential, a travel newsletter, and the Elliott Report, a news site about customer service. If you need help with a consumer problem, you can email him at chris@elliott.org.

your current room, such as faulty locks or an easily accessible location. When you request the room change, specify your preference for a room on a higher floor, away from fire escapes, back exits, and other potential entry points. Emphasize your desire for a room with robust and functional locks.

If the hotel won’t address the security concerns and can’t move you, you’ll have to consider a different hotel. Prioritize hotels with a demonstrable commitment to security, such as visible security cameras in public areas, well-lighted hallways, a 24/7 staffed front desk, and positive reviews regarding safety.

Before booking, check for mentions of security concerns in online reviews and research the crime statistics for the neighborhood (more on that in a moment). Look for hotels located in areas with lower crime rates and good overall safety reputations.

Remember, if you feel uneasy about a hotel or room, there’s probably a reason. Trust your instincts.

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The Pastor Says . . . A Home or Shelter?

Do we have homes or shelters? Most freeways have big billboards advertising Homes For Sale. Prices range from the high hundreds of thousands to the low millions. It isn’t easy to imagine such prices until one tries to sell one’s own home. Surprisingly, there is the discovery of how much one can get for even a small fixer-upper. I have heard it many times from a longtime owner, “I never knew how much my home was worth.”

However, the misunderstanding is that a house is not a home. This is where the advertiser misses the mark. Selling those new buildings as homes is nothing more than shelters. When a person sells a place lived in for twenty years or more and a family has been raised there, they sell a home. Working in retirement centers with people who have owned homes is my privilege. When describing the sale and downsizing, there is trauma on the seller’s part regardless of what they paid. There is the loss of a part of one’s life. They sold their home filled with memories, love, and emotion. Regardless of the cost, even with a newly built house, you don’t have that. That will be my experience soon when I move into a new house. That is all it will be. That will not change until I live there for who knows how long. My home, even without a building, is the former site of the old house.

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This has led me to ask, what is a home? We have many persons in our community that we define as homeless. Are they really homeless because they don’t have a building they call home? I have observed many of these people.

In fact, there have been many attempts to provide housing for them. Not all decline, but many do. It reminds me of my experience visiting an Indian reservation. Some well-meaning politicians with social concerns voted for funding for the building of houses for the reservation residents because they thought it was substandard to live in a tepee or hogan.

What was amazing was the rejection of the houses, unlike the same reaction for many homeless people. What is it that was missing? It was as if this was not home. What makes a home? When I examine the homeless encampment, whether a tent with a few residents or a community, I often find sharing, caring, laughter, affection, and even love.

These are the elements of a home. There is no house for rent or sale.

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Through the Community Pet Pantry, anyone can visit our campuses to pick up a bag of dog or cat food, and other supplies, as available.

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Recently, a friend who lives in an apartment said he was going home. I thought of this person compared to many who also go home to their million-dollar buildings where there is often conflict, stress, anger, and even hatred.

Many would call where these persons live a home, but in reality, it is only a shelter. There is no house where I live at this present time, only an aging apartment complex. Yet I hear laughter and see concern and love for many residents; this is their home.

Whether we live in a mansion or temporary shelter under a bridge, God offers more we can call home. “We have a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, to obtain an inheritance which is imperishable, undefiled, and will not fade away, reserved in heaven for you.” 1 Peter 1:3-4. Heaven is the home we all can have.

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DNs, Tweeners and DIs Part 1 of 2 revolution unleashed by the creation of the IW. Future generations will recognize the IW of the 21st century as a seminal moment in the flow of human history. No previous discovery or development even comes close. The IW age is upon us.

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DN or Digital Native - An Internet user 30 years or younger.

Tweener - Internet user between the age of 30 and 40 years old.

IW or Intelligent Web Combination of broad band Internet with AI. In 2001, high speed Internet access to man’s accumulated knowledge base was combined with artificial intelligence. It was called the IW and was the humble beginning of an evolving technology that is destined to shape the future of mankind.

None of us today are able to fully comprehend the significance of this

Today we are a quarter century into the IW age. For thousands of years the technologies we used to conduct our day to day lives changed slowly and was passed to successive generations. In the 20th century, evolving technology began to degrade the importance of old lore. The rise of the IW in the 21st century meant we no longer needed the memory of older generations to preserve and pass on information. The IW accessed virtually the entire knowledge base of mankind. Young and old alike embraced the IW as a life-changing expansion of our knowledge base.

But there is a subtle yet significant difference in the way DIs and DNs regard IW information. A generations gap perhaps?

The DIs had come to the IW as adults. They developed their cognitive process during their formative years in the traditional manner, mostly from elders and direct experience. DIs viewed the IW as an external source of information relying on their pre-established internal cognitive processes to evaluate external information. The DNs spend nearly half their waking hours on the IW during their formative years. The IW was an important alternative source of contact and information. As a result the IW became integrated as a component of the DNs internal not

external cognitive process.

The vast majority of our customers here at The Computer Factory are DIs like us. We are a very diverse group but have one thing in common. We all use Internet access devices to improve our lives.

We stay connected with family and friends, look for a job, a car, a house or a dog. We may use the Internet to book a hotel, a flight, a cruise, call the plumber, call for a cab or order a pizza. Any product or service can be ordered from our easy chair and the entire stockpile of human knowledge is within easy reach. We DIs fully appreciate our armchair access to the world because we are old enough to remember what the world was like before the IW. The DNs aren’t old enough to remember the pre-IW world. To them the IW is a part of life that has always been there. We

DIs are in charge today comprising over 60% of America’s work force. We are destined to fade into extinction near the end of the 21st century leaving the planet to future generations of DNs. The impact of DNs on the future of mankind is uncertain since the senior generation of DNs (18-29) represents only about 20% of today’s workforce and population.

At the Computer Factory our job is to help our fellow DIs stay up and connected. As we grow older, many of us feel it is important to keep up with what’s going on around us, others don’t. Technology is changing our world at a frantic pace and its tempting to “veg-out” and let it go. That’s certainly a valid choice but so is the decision to “stay connected”. So if your choice is to stay up and connected, we can help.

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John Van Zante’s Critter Corner

Does Your Dog or Cat Know You Love It? Meeting our pets isn’t much different than meeting a person, including the person you might someday marry. You smile. You introduce yourselves and say something like, “Nice meeting you.”

When we got our dog, Cashew, she was a stranger. We met at a pet adoption event. Her foster care provider introduced us. An hour later we adopted her and took her home. That’s when we started getting to know each other.

She went from being “a” dog to “our” dog. We love her, and (we think) she loves us.

Do pets really love their people, or is that just what we want to believe?

of this to whip out her phone and show me a picture of her dog, looking lovingly at the camera.

Linda’s dog snuggles and sleeps with her. Matt says their dog gets excited, wags, and gives him kisses.

The next time, you greet each other by name. You have a casual conversation. Later you become friends. That might turn into something more. Could it be love?

Do you and your pet love each other, or are you simply roommates?

There’s nothing wrong with having a pet as a roommate. But it’s different than having a pet you love, and who loves you back.

I asked some of my coworkers at Rancho Coastal Humane Society if they believed their pets loved them, and why.

Megan and Brooklyn both have

Matt also said that their dog trusts him. He was the first person to mention trust. Trust is a big deal! cats. I asked if their cats love them.

They looked at me almost as if I had insulted them. Then both said “YES!” Their cats are happy to see them when they get home. They follow them from room to room.

And they cuddle.

Rachel and Jennie at the customer service desk didn’t hesitate. Their pets love them! Jennie is a new staff member. She took advantage

Hali at Kamp Kanine said, “I see how my dog looks at other people, then how she looks at me. When she looks at me, she looks with love.”

I’ve always liked the quote from Dr. Charlie Shedd. He said that true love, the kind of love that lasts, is “Friendship Caught Fire.”

Trust. Affectionate gazes. And Friendship Caught Fire. That’s love.

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27. Got into the gene pool while the lifeguard wasn’t watching.

28. If you stand close enough to him, you can hear the ocean.

29. It’s hard to believe that he beat 1,000,000 other sperm.

30. A room temperature IQ. 31. Got a full 6-pack, but lacks the plastic thingy to hold it all together.

32. A gross ignoramus, 143 times worse than an ordinary ignoramus.

33. He has a photographic memory but has the lens cover glued on.

34. He has been working with glue too long.

35. When his IQ reaches 50, he

should sell.

36. This man hasn’t got enough grey matter to sole the flip-flop of a one legged budgie.

37. If two people are talking, and one looks bored, he’s the other one.

38. One-celled organisms would out score him in an IQ tests.

39. He donated his body to science before he was done using it.

40. Fell out of the stupid tree and hit every branch on the way down.

41. He’s so dense, light bends around him.

42. If brains were taxed, he’d get a rebate.

County Warns the Public Not to Eat Locally Harvested Shellfish

By Fernanda Lopez Halvorson, County of San Diego Communications Office The County of San Diego is advising people not to eat locally harvested mussels, clams, scallops or oysters that were not purchased from a state-certified commercial shellfish harvester or dealer.

and dizziness. Symptoms resolve within several days. In severe cases, a person may experience trouble breathing, confusion, disorientation, cardiovascular instability, seizures, excessive bronchial secretions, permanent loss of shortterm memory, coma, or death.

Shellfish safety notifications also have been issued in Los Angeles and Santa Barbara counties​.

Local information on amnesic shellfish poisoning is available online at https://www.sandiegocounty.gov/content/sdc/hhsa/programs/ phs/ohep.html

In each county, dangerous levels of domoic acid, which can cause amnesic shellfish poisoning (ASP), have been detected in locally harvested mussels.

The California Department of Public Health will continue local sampling to determine when sportharvested shellfish is safe to eat again.

The naturally occurring domoic acid toxin can cause illness or death in humans. Cooking does not destroy the toxin.

The California Department of Public Health also operates a toll-free Shellfish Information Line at (800) 553-4133.

The warnings do not apply to mussels, clams, scallops, or oysters sold at stores from approved sources, such as those sold at local markets or restaurants, because state law allows only state-certified commercial shellfish harvesters or dealers to sell to restaurants and markets. Shellfish sold by certified harvesters and dealers are subject to frequent mandatory state testing to monitor for toxins.

Marine mammals are also susceptible to domoic acid. The public is reminded to please maintain a safe distance (at least 50 yards) from any injured or deceased marine mammal. Although you cannot get domoic acid from the sea lions directly, these are large animals and protected species that need to be given space.

The symptoms of amnesic shellfish poisoning can happen within 30 minutes to 24 hours after eating toxic seafood. In mild cases, symptoms may include vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal cramps, headache,

Sick marine animals can be reported to SeaWorld Rescue by calling 800-541-7325. Deceased marine mammals and sea turtles can be reported by calling the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (858) 546-7162.

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LEGALS

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2025-9003531 The name of the business: The Studio, located at 2015 Birch Rd., Ste 405, Chula Vista, CA 91915.

Registrant, Yesenia Vazquez, 1501 E. Grand Ave., #5213, Escondido, CA 92027. This business is operated by an Individual. First day of business: 9/1/2024 /s/ Yesenia Vazquez with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 2/20/2025 3/13, 3/20, 3/27, 4/3/2025 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2025-9004376 The name of the business: Heart Of The Village, located at 645 Grand Ave., Carlsbad, CA 92008.

Registrant, GSD Vermilyea Corp., 1255 Grandview Rd., Vista, CA 92084, CA 92027. This business is operated by a Corporation. First day of business: 7/21/1999 /s/ Teresa L. Gerent, Secretary with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 3/3/2025 3/13, 3/20, 3/27, 4/3/2025 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2025-9004074 The name of the business: MBS Marina Business Services, located at 503 Pacific Ave., Solana Beach, CA 92075. Registrant, Marina Vilaysane, 503 Pacific Ave., Solana Beach, CA 92075. This business is operated by an Individual.

First day of business: 2/24/2025 /s/ Marina Vilaysane with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 2/27/2025 3/13, 3/20, 3/27, 4/3/2025 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2025-9004105 The name of the business: Mobile Dentistry Temp Services, located at 1727 Azul Vista, San Marcos, CA 92078. Registrant, Mark Alan Nocera, 1727 Azul Vista, San Marcos, CA 92078. This business

is operated by an Individual. First day of business: 2/25/2025 /s/ Mark Nocera with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 2/27/2025 3/13, 3/20, 3/27, 4/3/2025 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2025-9004448 The name of the business: BMW Motorcycles of San Marcos, located at 1040 Los Vallecitos Blvd., Ste 102, San Marcos, CA 92069.

Registrant, Powersports Unlimited Inc., 1040 Los Vallecitos Blvd., Ste 102, San Marcos, CA 92069.

This business is operated by a Corporation. First day of business: 3/4/2025 /s/ Michael Findlay, President with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 3/4/2025 3/13, 3/20, 3/27, 4/3/2025 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2025-9003979 The name of the business: SD Pop Up Mini Golf, located at 12674 Parish Rd., San Diego, CA 92128.

Registrant, Tristan McCoy LLC, 12674 Parish Rd., San Diego, CA 92128. This business is operated by a Limited Liability Company.

First day of business: N/A /s/ Tristan McCoy, Managing Member/Owner with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 2/26/2025 3/13, 3/20, 3/27, 4/3/2025 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2025-9004670 The name of the business: Blush & Company, located at 1821 S. Coast Hwy, Ste #3, Oceanside, CA 92064. Registrant, Blush And Co Inc., 1404 N. Tustin Ave., Unit C1, Santa Ana, CA 92705. This business is operated by a Corporation.

First day of business: 2/1/2020 /s/ Sarah Lynn Long, CEO with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 3/6/2025

3/13, 3/20, 3/27, 4/3/2025 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2025-9004718 The name of the business: E-Dogg Bail Bonds, located at 410 S. Melrose Dr., Suite 219, Vista, CA 92083. Registrant, Eric Marquez, 410 S. Melrose Dr., Suite 219, Vista, CA 92083. This business is operated by an Individual. First day of business: N/A /s/ Eric Marquez with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 3/7/2025 3/13, 3/20, 3/27, 4/3/2025 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2025-9004735 The name of the business: Timeline Resources, located at 1148 Rachel Circle, Escondido, CA 92026. Registrant, Christina Pollard, 1148 Rachel Circle, Escondido, CA 92026. This business is operated by an Individual. First day of business: 2/16/2016 /s/ Christina Pollard with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 3/7/2025 3/13, 3/20, 3/27, 4/3/2025 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2025-9004427 The name of the business: Aura Gardens, located at 1850 Marron Road, Ste 100A, Carlsbad, CA 92008. Registrant, Aura Carlsbad LLC, 1601 South Myers Street Apt 1, Oceanside, CA 92054. This business is operated by a Limited Liability Company. First day of business: 9/5/2023 /s/ Robert Fernandes, CEO with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 3/742025 3/13, 3/20, 3/27, 4/3/2025 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2025-9004742 The name of the business: Gaia Goddess, located at 467 Rancho Vista Rd., Vista, CA 92083. Reg-

istrant, Gaia Goddess LLC, 467 Rancho Vista Road., Vista, CA 92083. This business is operated by a Limited Liability Company.

First day of business: N/A /s/ Penelope L. Richards, CEO with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 3/7/2025 3/13, 3/20, 3/27, 4/3/2025 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2025-9004506 The name of the business: North County Landscape Designs, located at 3450 Rich field Drive, Carlsbad, CA 92010. Registrant, Augustino Carcione, 3460 Marron Road, Suite 103-155, Oceanside, CA 92056. This business is operated by an Individual. First day of business: 3/1/2025 /s/ Augustino Carcione with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 3/4/2025 3/13, 3/20, 3/27, 4/3/2025 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME 25CU011668C TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner Roghayeh Khodagholi on behalf of Minor child filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: Seyedehnarges Sadatkhouchmohtasham to Proposed name Narges Mohtasham. 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: April, 28, 2025, 8:30 am, in

Dept. 1 No hearing will occur on above date. Please see attachment The address of the court is: 330 West Broadway, San Diego, CA 92121. 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 March 6, 2025 /s/ Maureen F. Hallahan, Judge of the Superior Court 3/13, 3/20, 3/27, 4/3/2025 NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF Yumiko Ewing Case No. 25PE000457C 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 Yumiko Ewing deceased. A Petition for Probate has been filed

by Kayla Rene Ewing 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 Kayla Rene Ewing 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: April, 2, 2025 Time: 1:30 pm Dept: 502 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: Kayla Rene Ewing 1389 Isabella Way Vista, CA 92084 760-443-7789 DOP: 3/13, 3/20, 3/27, 4/3/2025

Theft from page 9 sure a safer and more comfortable stay.

How to Avoid a High-Risk Hotel You can also take steps to better understand the security of a hotel.

Check the online reviews. “It’s important to take time and go through the guest reviews in search of reports on theft or security concerns,” says Rafay Baloch, CEO of RedSecLabs, a data security firm.

Online reviews can provide insight into past guests’ experiences, highlighting any reported incidents of theft or security concerns.

Research the neighborhood. Investigate the crime statistics of the neighborhood where the hotel is located. Areas with a higher crime rate, especially theft, require increased vigilance and precaution.

An interactive map like Community Crime Map can help you determine the safety of the area you’re visiting. “Customer reviews on trusted platforms can provide anecdotal insights into theft incidents or safety concerns,” explains John Rose, chief risk and security of-

ficer at ALTOUR. “Pair this with objective data by researching the neighborhood’s crime rates. High incidences of theft or other criminal activity nearby can be a red flag.”

Inspect the room when you arrive. Develop a habit of inspecting your room immediately after you check in. Test all door and window locks to ensure they function properly. Make sure all windows are secure and safes are operational. If they fail your test, ask the hotel for a different room.

Joe Cronin, CEO of International Citizens Insurance, says he always looks for signs that the locks have been poorly maintained, such as loose deadbolts.

“I look for security cameras in the hallways, too, that’s very important,” he says. “Also, the state of a room safe is a good reflection of how seriously the hotel takes security. If the safe is portable or mounted to the wall with screws, it’s a huge red flag. That’s a hotel that doesn’t take security very seriously.”

Be Careful Out There I mentioned before that I practically live in hotels. I don’t always get to choose the place I’m in, so when I get the sense that my accommodations might not be secure, I make sure that my essential items stay with me at all times -my passport, my phone, my laptop computer.

I also have a few hacks for keeping thieves out of my room. They include putting up the “DO NOT DISTURB” sign and hiding anything that might be of value in a place where an opportunistic thief wouldn’t look, like under a pile of dirty laundry. So far, so good.

Frank Harrison, the regional security director of the Americas for World Travel Protection, has a few security hacks of his own.

“Bring portable security devices such as travel locks or door stoppers,” he told me.

I feel extra safe in places like Turkey or Qatar, where guests pass through metal detectors and most

hotels only allow guests to access the elevators through their key card. But I have also felt safe in many other places, including the United States. You just have to choose the right hotel in the right neighborhood. (Note: If price is the only consideration, you may end up on the wrong side of the tracks. So make sure you consult a crime map before you click the “book” button.)

The key to hotel security is simple: if your room feels less secure than a sandcastle when the tide is coming in, it’s time to check out. Your vacation shouldn’t feel like a heist movie, and the only mystery you should worry about is the novel you’re reading at the beach.

Christopher Elliott is an author, consumer advocate, and journalist. He founded Elliott Advocacy, a nonprofit organization that helps solve consumer problems. He publishes Elliott Confidential, a travel newsletter, and the Elliott Report, a news site about customer service. If you need help with a consumer problem, you can email him at chris@elliott.org.

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LEGALS

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2025-9004648 The name of the business: AF Housecleaner and Janitorial Services, located at 4183 Highland Ave., Apt 4, San Diego, CA 92105. Registrant, Adai Flores, 4183 Highland Ave., Apt 4, San Diego, CA 92105. This business is operated by an Individual. First day of business: 10/10/2023 /s/ Adai Flores with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 3/6/2025 3/13, 3/20, 3/27, 4/3/2025 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2025-9005001 The name of the business: Rawls Construction, located at 2253 Country Creek Rd., #A, San Marcos, CA 92069. Registrant, Aaron Raymond Rawls, 2253 Country Creek Rd., #A, San Marcos, CA 92069. This business is operated by an Individual. First day of business: 3/10/2025 /s/ Aaron Raymond Rawls with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 3/11/2025 3/20, 3/27, 4/3, 4/10/2025 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2025-9004699 The name of the business: Ken’s North County Home Improvement, located at 7026 Lantana Ter, Carlsbad, CA 92011. Registrant, Ken Douglas Baldwin, 7026 Lantana Ter, Carlsbad, CA 92011.

This business is operated by an Individual. First day of business: N/A /s/ Ken Douglas Baldwin with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 3/6/2025 3/20, 3/27, 4/3, 4/10/2025 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2025-9003438 The name of the business: Collaborative Health, located at 1582 W. San Marcos Blvd., Ste 100, San Marcos, CA 92078. Registrant, Sprague Medical Corp, 3339 Tyler Street, Carlsbad, CA 92008, Summitcare Medical 3830 Valley Centre Dr, Suite 705-832, San Diego, CA 92130. This business is operated by a General Partnership.

First day of business: 2/11/2025 /s/ Tyler Sprague, General Partner with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 2/19/2025 3/20, 3/27, 4/3, 4/10/2025 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2025-9003918 The name of the business: Vista Music, located at 745 Shadowridge Drive, Vista, CA 92081.

Registrant, Dyana Christine Preti, 745 Shadowridge Drive, Vista, CA 92081. This business is operated by an Individual. First day of business: 6/1/2009 /s/ Dyana Preti with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 2/25/2025 3/20, 3/27, 4/3, 4/10/2025 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2025-9004872 The name of the business: The Binding Seal, Binding Seal, located at 329 Springtree Place, Escondido, CA 92026. Registrant, Herman Charles Billington, 306 N. West El Norte Pkwy, Escondido, CA 92026. This business is operated by an Individual. First day of business: N/A /s/ Herman Billington with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 3/10/2025 3/20, 3/27, 4/3, 4/10/2025 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2025-9005285 The name of the business: Stellar BBQ and Grill Services, located at 226 S. Stage Coach Ln. Fallbrook, CA 92028. Registrant, Gage Michael D’Ambroso, 226 S. Stage

Coach Ln., Fallbrook, CA 92028.

This business is operated by an Individual. First day of business: 3/10/2025 /s/ Gage D’Ambroso with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 3/14/2025 3/20, 3/27, 4/3, 4/10/2025 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2025-9005781 The name of the business: Nekter Juice Bar, located at 133 S Las Posas Rd., Suite 142, San Marcos, CA 92078. Registrant, San Diego Juice Bar, 1055 Armorlite Drive, Apt 220, San Marcos, CA 92069.

This business is operated by a Limited Liability Company. First day of business: N/A /s/ Joseph Hanna, CEO with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 3/21/2025 3/27, 4/3, 4/10, 4/17/2025 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2025-9004531 The name of the business: Beltran Farm Labor Contractor, located at 202 W. Ammunition Rd., Spc 27, Fallbrook, CA 92028 Registrant, Agustin Beltran Salas, 202 W. Ammunition Rd., Fallbrook, CA 92028. This business is operated by an Individual. First day of business: N/A /s/ Agustin Beltran Salas with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 3/21/2025 3/27, 4/3, 4/10, 4/17/2025 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2025-9005781 The name of the business: E G Plumbing, located at 953 N. Emerald Dr., Vista, CA 92083. Registrant, Edgar Gutierrez, 953 N. Emerald Dr., Vista, CA 92083.

This business is operated by an Individual. First day of business: 1/1/2025 /s/ Edgar Gutierrez with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 3/17/2025 3/27, 4/3, 4/10, 4/17/2025 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2025-9005500 The name of the business: Pathways Real Estate Company, located at 1337 Meredith Rd., Fallbrook, CA 92028. Registrant, Pathways Business Development LLC, 1337 Meredith Rd., Fallbrook, CA 92028. This business is operated by a Limited Liability Company. First day of business: 2/11/2014 /s/ Norbert Frietze, President with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 3/18/2025 3/27, 4/3, 4/10, 4/17/2025 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2025-9005395 The name of the business: Built Better Construction, located at 11329 Creekstone Lane, San Diego, CA 92128. Registrant, Thomas Michael Gonzalez, 11329 Creekstone Lane, San Diego, CA 92128. This business is operated by an Individual. First day of business: 1/1/2025 /s/ Thomas Michael Gonzalez with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 3/17/2025 3/27, 4/3, 4/10, 4/17/2025 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2025-9004178 The name of the business: Dorothy’s Proofreading Service, located at 1930 W. San Marcos Blvd., Spc 71, San Marcos, CA 92078. Registrant, Dorothy Eden Tippit, 1930 W. San Marcos Blvd., Spc 71, San Marcos, CA 92078. This business is operated by an Individual. First day of business: N/A /s/ Dorothy Eden Tippit with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on

2/28/2025 3/27, 4/3, 4/10, 4/17/2025 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2025-9005385 The name of the business: Sun City Motors LLC, located at 1638 S. Coast Hwy, Ste B, Oceanside, CA 92054. Registrant, Sun City Motors LLC, 1638 S. Coast Hwy, Suite B, Oceanside, CA 92054.

This business is operated by a Limited Liability Company. First day of business: N/A /s/ Hayder Al Fatlowi, President with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 3/17/2025 3/27, 4/3, 4/10, 4/17/2025 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2025-9005863 The name of the business: Gommi Bros Landscaping, located at 213 Holiday Way, Oceanside, CA 92057. Registrant, Gommi Bros Landscaping, 213 Holiday Way, Oceanside, CA 92057. This business is operated by a Corporation.

First day of business: 9/19/2019 /s/ Cristo Gomez, President with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 3/24/2025 3/27, 4/3, 4/10, 4/17/2025 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2025-9005556 The name of the business: All Things Home Care, located at 330 Rancheros Dr., Ste 208, San Marcos, CA 92069. Registrant, Caremesa Inc., 330 Rancheros Dr., Ste 208 San Marcos, CA 92069.

This business is operated by a Corporation. First day of business: 6/3/2019 /s/ Jessica Nicole Lozares, President with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 3/19/2025 3/27, 4/3, 4/10, 4/17/2025 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2025-9004997 The name of the business: Badger Reps, located at 3640 Sage Creek Rd., Fallbrook, CA 92028.

Registrant, RGSB Inc., 3640 Sage Creek Rd., Fallbrook, CA 92028.

This business is operated by a Corporation. First day of business: 10/15/2024 /s/ Blake Hamilton, President with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 3/11/2025 3/27, 4/3, 4/10, 4/17/2025 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2025-9006103 The name of the business: GC Dance Company, located at 1217 San Elijo Rd., #201, San Marcos, CA 92078. Registrant, GC Studio LLC, 10045 Vista Montanoso, Escondido, CA 92026. This business is operated by a Limited Liability Company. First day of business: 3/27/2017 /s/ Gabriella Carter, Owner/President with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 3/26/2025 4/3, 4/10, 4/17, 4/24/2025 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2025-9005843 The name of the business: Las Burbujas Laundromat, located at 4539 Sol Sitio, Oceanside, CA 92057. Registrant, Yadira Z. Lopez, 4839 Sol Sitio, Oceanside, CA 92057, Jose J. Lopez, 4839 Sol Sitio, Oceanside, CA 92057.

This business is operated by a Married Couple. First day of business: N/A /s/ Yadira Z. Lopez with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 3/24/2025 4/3, 4/10, 4/17, 4/24/2025 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2025-9006130 The name of the business: Faith

Wedding & Event Planner, lo cated at 1001 N. Coast Hwy, #599, Oceanside, CA 92054. Registrant, Evelyn A. Ellingson, 1001 N. Coast Hwy, #599, Oceanside, CA 92054. This business is operated by an Individual. First day of business: N/A /s/ Evelyn A. Ellingson with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 3/26/2025 4/3, 4/10, 4/17, 4/24/2025 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2025-9005880 The name of the business: Golden Spoon 3, located at 1523 Elijo Rd South, #108, San Marcos, CA 92078. Registrant, California Froyo 3 LLC, 18 Via Conocido, San Clemente, CA 92673. This business is operated by a Limited Liability Company. First day of business: 3/3/2025 /s/ Joseph A. Briganti, Managing Member/Owner with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 3/24/2025 4/3, 4/10, 4/17, 4/24/2025 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2025-9005551 The name of the business: Sufficient, located at 328 Eddie Drive, Vista, CA 92083. Registrant, Kevin Cranor, 328 Eddie Drive, Vista, CA 92083. This business is operated by an Individual. First day of business: N/A /s/ Kevin Cranor with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 3/19/2025 4/3, 4/10, 4/17, 4/24/2025 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2025-9006220 The name of the business: Creating Futures Institute, located at 339 Steelhead Way, Vista, CA 92083. Registrant, Lowell Kent III, 339 Steelhead Way, Vista, CA 92083. This business is operated by an Individual. First day of business: 3/23/2025 /s/ Lowell Kent III with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 3/27/2025 4/3, 4/10, 4/17, 4/24/2025 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2025-9005377 The name of the business: Oasis Medical Group, located at 906 Sycamore Ave., Ste 201, Vista, CA 92084. Registrant, Kareem Michael Moasis MD, LLC, 906 Sycamore Ave., Ste 201, Vista, CA 92084. This business is operated by a Limited Liability Company.

First day of business: 3/16/2025 /s/ Kareem M. Moasis, Managing Manager with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 3/17/2025 4/3, 4/10, 4/17, 4/24/2025 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME 25CU015837N TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner Andrew Zachary Mueller filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: Andrew Zachary Mueller to Proposed name Andrew Anaiah Lazarowich. 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: May 9, 2025, 8:30 am, in Dept. 25 The address of the court is: 325 S. Melrose Dr., 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 March 27, 2025 /s/ Brad A. Weinreb, Judge of the Superior Court 4/10, 4/17, 4/24, 5/1/2025 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME 25CU016782N TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Giovanni Durades filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: Giovanni Durades to Proposed name Ruggiero Giovanni Di Silvia. 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: May 30, 2025, 8:30 am, in Dept. 25 The address of the court is: 325 S. Melrose Dr., 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 April 2, 2025 /s/ Brad A. Weinreb, Judge of the Superior Court 4/10, 4/17, 4/24, 5/1/2025 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2025-9006164 The name of the business: Caeobe Enterprises, Caeobe Clothing Co., The Stand S, located at 338 E. Fallbrook St., Apt A, Fallbrook, CA 92028. Registrant, Steven Fuertes, 338 E. Fallbrook St., Apt A, Fallbrook, CA 92028. This business is operated by an Individual. First day of business: 12/26/2025 /s/ Steven Fuentes with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 3/26/2025 4/10, 4/17, 4/24, 5/1/2025 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2025-9006366 The name of the business: R&K Logistics, located at 1829 Havenwood Dr., Oceanside, CA 92056.

Registrant, Randy Ruben Aviles, 1829 Havenwood Dr., Oceanside, CA 92056. This business is operated by an Individual. First day of business: 3/13/2015 /s/ Randy R. Aviles with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 3/28/2025 4/10, 4/17, 4/24, 5/1/2025 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2025-9006367 The name of the business: R&K Trucking, located at 1829 Havenwood Dr., Oceanside, CA 92056.

Registrant, Randy Ruben Aviles, 1829 Havenwood Dr., Oceanside, CA 92056. This business is operated by an Individual. First day of business: 4/1/1989 /s/ Randy R. Aviles with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 3/28/2025 4/10, 4/17, 4/24, 5/1/2025

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2025-9006138 The name of the business: Madera Tree Service, located at 2372 Palmdale Circle, Hemet, CA 92545. Registrant, Gabriel Gutierrez Jr., 2372 Palmdale Circle, Hemet, CA 92545. This business is operated by an Individual. First day of business: N/A /s/ Gabriel Gutierrez Jr. with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 3/26/2025 4/10, 4/17, 4/24, 5/1/2025 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2025-9003674 The name of the business: Doors Of Serenity, located at 200 Olive Ave., #73, Vista, CA 92083. Registrant, Winona K. Lewis, 200 Olive Ave., #73, Vista, CA 92083.

This business is operated by an Individual. First day of business: 2/21/2025 /s/ Winona K. Lewis with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 32/21/2025 4/10, 4/17, 4/24, 5/1/2025 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2025-9006634 The name of the business: AMB Consulting, located at 8062 Camino Montego, Carlsbad, CA 92009.

Registrant, Amanda May Bergesser, 8062 Camino Montego, Carlsbad, CA 92009. This business is operated by an Individual. First day of business: /N/A /s/ Amanda May Burgesser with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 4/3/2025 4/10, 4/17, 4/24, 5/1/2025 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2025-9006780 The name of the business: The Unit Performance Cages, located at 2108 N. St., Ste N, Sacramento, CA 95816. Registrant, The Unit LLC, 2108 N. St., Ste N, Sacramento, CA 95816. This business is operated by an Individual. First day of business: 4N/A /s/ Steven Seller, Managing Member with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 4/4/2025 4/10, 4/17, 4/24, 5/1/2025 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2025-9006758 The name of the business: San Diego Ubuildit, M&M Acquisition Group, located at 209 North Ditmar Street, Oceanside, CA 92054. Registrant, MMDAG Consulting LLC, 979 Woodland Pkwy Ste 101 #2026, San Marcos, CA 92069. This business is operated by a Limited Liability Company.

First day of business: 5/16/2022 /s/ Mirjana Djokich, Member with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 4/4/2025 4/10, 4/17, 4/24, 5/1/2025 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2025-9006640 The name of the business: Belinda Marketing Divine Connection, located at 180 Canyon Dr., #22, Oceanside, CA 92054. Registrant, Belinda ann Gladden, PO Box 2104, Oceanside, CA 92051.

This business is operated by an Individual. First day of business: 3/11/2025 /s/ Belinda Ann Gladden with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 4/3/2025 4/10, 4/17, 4/24, 5/1/2025

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