SAN DIEGO’S
TOP CELEBRITY HANGOUTS
By Friedrich Gomez
Many years ago, my editor and publisher of The Paper, Mr. lyle e. davis, managed Dick Clark’s radio station KGUD up in Santa Barbara, California. As manager of KGUD, my editor met some of the greatest legends of Hollywood movies and television, as well as mega-renowned singing icons.
The ledger of names – all of whom he met in the flesh -- is intoxicating to ponder, and would certainly turn many red-blooded Americans green with envy.
AND WHERE TO SPOT THEM
My editor met the likes of such pioneers and immortals as: Johnny Carson, Steve Allen, Jimmy Durante (one of Hollywood’s greatest comedians), Lucille Ball (whom he did not care for), Jo-Anne Worley (actress/comedian/singer), Clint Eastwood, Fernando Lamas, Glen Campbell, Hank Thompson (oldetime country singing star), Fess Parker (world-renowned for playing Disney TV’s Davy Crockett), George Lindsey (“Goober” from Andy Griffith TV show), singer Ed Ames (whom he did not like), and a galaxy of other stars that would brighten the Heavens!
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All of which brings us to Hollywood’s greatest movie stars, television celebrities, and even U.S. Presidents – all of whom have had a long and storied love affair with San Diego!
MANY OF THE WORLD’S GREATEST MOVIE STARS & TV LEGENDS WERE BORN IN SAN DIEGO!
Today it comes as a surprise for many San Diegans to learn that many of the world’s greatest Hollywood celebrities and television stars were born right here in San Diego County.
Too many to list, but here’s just a few examples.
GREGORY PECK
Believe it or not, one of Hollywood’s greatest movie stars, Gregory Peck (1916 –2003) was born in La Jolla and lived most of his childhood attending local schools like La Jolla Grammar School, and La Jolla High School, and later San Diego High School.
After graduating from San Diego High School in 1934, he enrolled for one year at San Diego State Teach-
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er’s College (now known today as San Diego State University).
The Oscar-winning actor would rise to global fame, and in 1999 the American Film Institute would name San Diego-born Gregory Peck among the top 100 stars/celebrities in Hollywood’s legendary history, selecting him as the 12th greatest male movie star of the Classic Hollywood Cinema.
Peck attained immortality and an Oscar for his brilliant performance in the internationally-acclaimed film “To Kill a Mockingbird” (1962).
In 1969 Gregory Peck was summoned to the White House in Washington, D. C. where U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson honoured and bestowed upon him the coveted Presidential Medal of Freedom, the highest possible civilian award
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This week, a compendium of wit, wisdom and neat stuff you can tell at parties. Enjoy!
Saw a cute note on the back of an old VW van yesterday:
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Therapist: Your wife tells me you never buy her flowers. Is that true?
Husband: To be honest, I never knew she sold flowers.
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As a chopsticks user, I am completely self-taught. Also, sorry for stabbing you in the eyeball.
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I was in a minor accident this morning. The driver of the other car was a midget. He got out of the
in the United States, alongside the Congressional Gold Medal.
The popular San Diego movie star often addressed social issues in the films he appeared in, and also in real life, leading him to, once again, be honoured – this time for his Lifetime Humanitarian work.
Gregory Peck was more than a global phenomenon and top box office draw, he became one of the most beloved and most popular movie stars from the 1940s to the 1970s.
Long before it became fashionable for Hollywood stars to address social issues of great concern, Gregory Peck was a harbinger, a clarion who called the world’s attention to global issues plaguing humankind.
For example, his role in “Gentleman’s Agreement” (1947) centered on topics of anti-Semitism.
“Twelve O’Clock High” (1947)
car, came storming up to my car and bellowed, “I want you to know I’m really not happy!”
I said, “Okay, well then which one are you?”
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Checked into a motel a couple nights ago. Laid down on the bed and noticed a bible on the bedstand. Opened it up. Inside was a note that said, “If you have drinking problem, call this number.”
I called the number.
It was a liquor store.
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A Bunch of Interesting Facts
Some Useful, Some Not
Your shoes are the first thing people subconsciously notice about you. Wear nice shoes. If you sit for more than 11 hours a day, there’s a 50% chance you’ll die within the next 3 years. There are at least 6 people in the world who look exactly like you. There’s a 9% chance that you’ll meet one of them in your lifetime.
Sleeping without a pillow reduces back pain and keeps your spine stronger.
A person’s height is determined by their father, and their weight is determined by their mother.
If a part of your body “falls asleep”, you can almost always “wake it up” by shaking your head. There are three things the human brain cannot resist noticing –Food, attractive people and danger.
centered on the challenges of military leadership and PTSD (posttraumatic stress disorder) during World War II, at a time when PTSD was not widely-acknowledged (a mental affliction for which many of today’s U.S. military veterans are being treated).
In the film “The Scarlet and the Black” (1983) he portrayed a Catholic priest who saved thousands of escaped Allied POWs and Jewish people during the Second World War. The Catholic priest in the movie is based on the real-life figure of Monsignor Hugh O’Flaherty. The film accurately depicts his heroic efforts to save thousands of Jews and Allied POWs from the Nazis in occupied Rome during World War II.
Gregory Peck never forgot his San Diego County roots and forever cherished La Jolla.
He often returned home to San Diego to visit his parents and friends. He maintained close ties to his up-
Right-handed people tend to chew food on their right side.
Putting dry tea bags in gym bags or smelly shoes will absorb the unpleasant odor.
According to Albert Einstein, if honey bees were to disappear from the earth, humans would be dead within 4 years.
There are so many kinds of apples, that if you ate a new one every day, it would take over 20 years to try them all.
You can survive without eating for weeks, but you will only live 11 days without sleeping.
People who laugh a lot are healthier than those who don’t.
Laziness and inactivity kills just as many people as smoking.
A human brain has a capacity to store 5 times as much information as Wikipedia.
Our brain uses the same amount of power as a 10-watt light bulb.
Our body gives enough heat in 30 minutes to boil 1.5 liters of water.
The Ovum egg is the largest cell and the sperm is the smallest cell
Stomach acid (conc. HCl) is strong enough to dissolve razor blades.
SMILE. It is the ultimate antidepressant.
Humans are the only animals that enjoy spicy foods.
Potato chips cause more weight gain than any other food.
Bananas can’t reproduce.
It’s impossible to hum while you hold your nose.
The least interesting day in history was April 11, 1954.
Aldous Huxley and C.S. Lewis died on the same day as President John F. Kennedy.
Bigger forks lead you to eat less.
Cell phones are full of bacteria.
bringing in La Jolla and in 1947 he co-founded the La Jolla Playhouse.
Today, the La Jolla Playhouse continues to have plays originating here and then sent onward to Broadway in New York City where they have entertained countless audiences of both American and foreign visitors down through the years.
Today, his La Jolla Playhouse has allowed Gregory Peck to continue to entertain his beloved audiences long after death.
ROBERT DUVALL
Robert Duval was born on 15 January 1931 in San Diego, the second of three sons. He is regarded as one of the greatest actors of alltime. He has received an Academy Award (Oscar), a BAFTA Award,
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Chewing gum after a meal reduces heartburn.
Dogs can smell cancer.
Bees can detect bombs.
Boyfriends do more housework than husbands.
The world’s biggest tire producer is LEGO.
The longest word you can type with just your left hand is “Sweaterdresses”.
A Mid-day nap could save you from heart attack. You fall asleep faster and deeper on a hammock than a bed.
Newborns don’t shed tears until they are one to three months old.
Most Canadians live in south of Seattle.
There is a species of jellyfish (Turritopsis dohrnii jellyfish) that is immortal.
Nauru is the only country in the world without an official capital city.
Prince Charles has a car fueled by wine.
In Mexico, escaping from prison isn’t considered to be a crime. A day on Earth will be 25 hours long in about 175 million years. One of the most painful stings known to mankind is from the platypus.
If you’re shot by a sniper, you’ll be dead before you hear the gun.
The city of London – one of the largest metropolises in the world- only has a population of 9,000.
There are more trees (3 trillion) on Earth than stars (300 to 400 billion) in the Milky Way.
Polar Bears aren’t white, they’re just glowing because of a reaction called luminescence.
Alaska is both the western- and easternmost state in the United States.
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four Golden Globe Awards including “Best Actor,” two Primetime Emmy Awards, and a Screen Actors Guild Award.
He also starred in the 1989-1990 award-winning television series “Lonesome Dove” which became a national sensation earning huge ratings that were unprecedented at the time for both a Western and Miniseries.
Duvall’s movie career has spanned over seven decades and he won the Best Actor Oscar for his performance in “Tender Mercies” in 1983, wherein he plays an alcoholic former country music star.
San Diego native, Robert Duvall, has a most astonishing acting career, having appeared in a historic 23 Oscar-nominated films.
A brief sampling are, “The Godfather” (1972), “The Godfather, Part II” (1974), “Apocalypse Now” (1979), “The Great Santini” (1979), “The Natural” (1984), “Days of Thunder” (1990), “The Paper” (1994), “Open Range” (2003) and so forth.
Throughout his illustrious career, Duvall has also starred in numerous television programmes and has won the Primetime Emmy Award, the AMC Award, and multiple Emmy nominations for “Lonesome Dove” (1989), “Stalin” (1992), and the TNT film “The Man Who Captured Eichmann” (1996).
Today, Robert Duvall is 94-yearsolde and currently lives on a farm in Virginia with his wife of 20 years, Luciana Pedraza who, at age 53, is 41 years his junior.
Even at age 94, Duvall has not retired from acting.
While he has slowed down in recent years, focusing more on smaller roles, he continues to work.
This San Diego native is multifaceted as actor, director, and producer.
TED DANSON
Ted Danson was born on 29 December 1947 in San Diego and has appeared in many movies and sitcoms including “Cheers”, “Becker”, and “Curb Your Enthusiasm”. “Cheers” ran until 1993, ending when Danson decided that 11 seasons of portraying an aging playboy was enough.
By the end of its run, “Cheers” was watched by over 26 million viewers each week. Danson continued to star in motion pictures –
even during his full-time tenure on Cheers -- appearing in the film comedies “Three Men and a Baby” (1987), its sequel “Three Men and a Little Lady” (1990), and “Made in America” (1993), to cite just a few examples.
MAYIM BIALIK
Mayim Bialik was born on 12 December 1975 in San Diego. She has appeared in numerous television roles, most notably in the CBS mega-hit sitcom, “The Big Bang Theory” (2010-2019) where she played a neuroscientist named Amy Farrah Fowler.
In real life she did, indeed, become a real neuroscientist from UCLA in 2007. She has won numerous acting awards.
CAMERON DIAZ
Cameron Diaz was born in San Diego on 30 August 1972. In 2013 she was named the highest-paid actress over 40 and her films have grossed over $3-billion. She has appeared in both comedy and drama and has received various accolades, including nominations for a British Academy Film Award and four Golden Globe Awards.
This San Diegan made her debut at age 21 opposite Jim Carrey in the comedy film, “The Mask” (1994), and has also appeared in the romantic comedy, “My Best Friend’s Wedding”, and “Charlie’s Angels”.
In the late 1990s and early 2000s, she was established as a prominent sex symbol and one of Hollywood’s most “bankable stars.”
Indeed, many San Diego girls have become Playboy Bunnies, or Playmates, including Francesca Emerson, originally from San Diego and became a Playboy bunny at the Playboy Club in New York City.
Also, Raquel Pomplun, from San Diego, was named Playboy’s Playmate of the Year in 2013 and was featured on the April 2012 cover. Additionally, Shauna Sand and Vanessa Gleason, both from San Diego, have been featured as Playboy Centerfold Playmates of the Month. And the list goes on!
Many celebrities who were not born in San Diego have decided to live here, or have a 2nd home in San Diego County.
WHY DOES SAN DIEGO COUNTY CONTINUE TO LURE CELEBRITIES, VIPS, & GREAT SPORTS FIGURES TO WANT TO LIVE HERE?
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Palomar Cactus & succulent society meeting April 26th • 11:30am
On Saturday, April 26th, the Palomar Cactus and Succulent Society will host Dr, Craig Kolodge, Phd from San Pasqual Valley Soils to speak about developing healthy soil for cactus and succulents. The meeting is free. Arrive at 11:30 at our new location: Grace Presbyterian Church, 1450 E. Vista Way, Vista in the Fellowship Room. For more information, send email to info@palomarcactus.org or visit the Society website at www.palomarcactus.org.
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Cheers To sisterhood founder’s day April 26th • 10:30am
The Hidden Valley Vista City Council of Beta Sigma Phi International will celebrate its 94th Founder’s Day, “CHEERS TO SISTERHOOD”, on Saturday, April 26th, beginning at 10:30 am. Shadow Ridge Golf Club, 1980 Gateway Drive. Vista, CA.
All Beta Sigma Phis – active, inactive, on leave, transferees are invited to make a reservation by calling Susie 760-889-3552 by April 16th. Cost is $34.50 per person. Menu Choices: Classic Cobb Salad, Turkey Club Sandwich with Fries, or Avocado Toast.
HVVC Chapters will be honoring and celebrating the recipients for the Silver Circle, Golden Circle and Diamond Circle Rituals, Women of the Year and the installation of the 2025-2026 HVVC officers will be conferred.
Beta Sigma Phi is a social, cultural, and philanthropic International Sorority, headquartered in Kansa City, Missouri, with chapters throughout the world. If you are interested in belonging to a special organization and make many new friends, call Sue at 858-484-8752.
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 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 legendary astronomical instrument.
To join a Zoom meeting, LIFE must have your email address in order for you to receive the invite link. Meetings will start at 12:45 pm (you can join 15 minutes earlier) and the speaker will start at 1:00 pm.
* Speaker has books or CDs for sale. ***
Chess at Park avenue Community Center Home of Escondido Senior Center 210 Park Avenue, Escondido 760-839-4688
Chess players of all skill levels are welcome every Wednesday in the shuffleboard building from Noon –3 p.m. Friendly games with large boards and pieces provided. Follow the signs or ask at the front desk for directions.
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Local
Escondido Library on the move
The Escondido Public Library is set to undergo significant infrastructure repairs and upgrades in 2025. To ensure continued service during this period, the Library will temporarily relocate to a space within North County Mall, with operations expected to commence on May 27, 2025, and continue for approximately one year.
Key Dates and Services
April 25th: Final day to place hold requests. Patrons are encouraged to submit any hold requests by this date to ensure availability before the move.
April 26th: Last day the main library building at 239 S Kalmia St will be open to the public before the temporary closure.
April 2th – May 26th: Limited services will be available at the Pioneer Room, located at 247 S Kalmia St. During this interim period, patrons can access:
• Holds pickup for items requested by April 25.
• Public computer access.
• Printing services.
• A limited collection of new materials for browsing and checkout.
The Pioneer Room will operate with extended hours during this time: Monday through Saturday, 9:00 am to 6:00 pm.
May 5th: Storytime sessions will
Man About Town
Freidrich Gomez’s cover story this week got me to thinking back on the time I spent with Dick Clark . . . late 1968 and 1969, when I managed his radio station in Santa Barbara.
My secretary, Peggy Rogers, had been Gene Autry’s secretary for many years and was now part of the Dick Clark empire. Peggy and her mom lived in Santa Barbara and she was at the radio station (KGUD) when I arrived, and she remained behind when I left for San Diego.
Gene Autry would call Peggy fairly often, just to talk over old times. I never met Gene Autry but always
resume at the Mathes Center, located at 247 S Kalmia St, continuing the Library’s commitment to early literacy and community engagement.
May 27th: The temporary library location at North County Mall will open its doors, offering a full range of library services to the community.
Returns and Due Dates
Items due between April 28th and May 26th will have their due dates automatically extended to May 30th.
Starting April 28th, returns can be made via the outside book drop or inside the Pioneer Room. After May 27, all returns should be directed to the temporary North County Mall location.
Digital Resources
Patrons are reminded that the Library’s digital resources remain accessible throughout the transition. E-books and e-audiobooks can be borrowed online through platforms such as Libby by OverDrive, the Palace App, Hoopla, and other digital services available on the Library’s website: https:// www.escondido.gov/1132/AllDigital-Resources
Infrastructure Repair & Upgrade Project
The upcoming construction aims to
hoped I might get the chance to meet him one day. We did go to Autry’s Melody Ranch studios in Los Angeles on several occasions. They produced a country music show there and we got to know most of the stars . . . all of whom have now faded into show biz obscurity.
Thanks to Dick, we often got invites to soirees that he would put on in Hollywood. I remember one show in particular where we got to meet Glen Campbell, when he was on top of the musical world. Young, handsome, talented. Cocaine had not yet taken its toll on him. He has since passed away but back then? Top of the charts.
We met Hank Thompson and his Brazos Valley Boys . . . a number of other country stars. Food was tops, we sat at Dick Clark’s table . . . but didn’t see that much of him as he was all over the arena, the studio, and the stage, making sure the show flowed smoothly.
I remember my ex, Mary, was understandably upset with me for not taking her to Hollywood for the event. She would love to have met Glen Campbell . . . but I honestly
address critical issues in the main library building, including roof leaks, HVAC system failures, and outdated interior elements. Scheduled from June 2025 to March 2026, these improvements will enhance the Library’s ability to serve over 150,000 residents effectively. Learn more about the project by visiting https://www.escondido. gov/1250/Upgrade.
Contact Information: Visit the Library’s relocation information page at https://www.escondido. gov/1249/Relocation or contact the Library directly at 760-839-4683.
16-Year-old boy killed in solo motorcycle Crash
A 16-year-old Escondido boy died Sunday morning when he crashed his motorcycle on Bear Valley Pkwy near Canyon Road.
The boy, whose identity is not being released at this time, was riding north with another juvenile motorcyclist when he struck the right curb and lost control. Witnesses stopped to attempt aid, but he was pronounced dead at the scene. Alcohol or drugs did not appear to be a factor in the crash.
Both directions of Bear Valley Parkway remained closed for several hours while police investigated and documented the scene.
didn’t know what the plans were when Dick invited us down for “a get together.” I thought it might just be a business meeting and she, Mary, would be bored. I had no idea, before we left Santa Barbara, that we were gonna be in the middle of show biz history and be surrounded by musical stars.
KGUD was a country music station . . . so it was natural that we went to an awards show that featured top country stars. Aside from Glen Campbell and Hank Thompson, I can’t remember who all else was there. Needless to say, there was plenty of glitter and plenty of big money floating around. (Dick also owned a radio station in Riverside . . . not sure if that was country music format or not; it’s been a few years).
Later that year we staged a country music show at the Granada Theatre (our studios were on the eight floor of the Granada Theatre building). I had the honor of introducing Dick Clark . . . who then proceeded to emcee the rest of the show. The cast was that from the Melody Ranch Show that played on live tv in LA every Saturday. Mary was there that
Letters to the Editor
In reference to the article by Friedrich Gomez in the April 17th issue about Jesus, I am sorry he (Friedrich) ended his article without finishing the complete story. The story does NOT end with Jesus on the cross. Three days later Jesus bodily rose from the grave (again fulfilling prophecy) and is alive TODAY. There are many witnesses who saw Him, spoke with Him, and even ate with Him after his resurrection. Also there were many witnesses when He ascended back to “heaven,” to be with God the Father. Jesus, God the Son, is alive today.
Linda Hanson Escondido
night . . .and, again . . . I screwed up. I forgot to introduce Mary to Dick Clark. I was so busy working backstage and trying to ensure that all went well that time just got away from me and, before we knew it, the show was over and we all went our separate ways.
I saw Dick Clark reasonably often . . . but most of my dealings were with “Poppa Clark,” Dick’s dad. A nice old gent . . . sharp business man. He had been a manager of big radio stations back east, so was a great help with business ideas. (Dick had gotten his start in the mail room, later on the air, at the station his dad managed). There was some kind of medical or mental problem with Dick’s mom. I met her once and she seemed kinda distant. I think she may have been in the early stages of dementia. We knew a bit less about it then than we do now. Poppa Clark, however, was always sharp as a tack. I enjoyed his company. Occasionally, Poppa Clark would bring Fran LaMaina along. Fran was a young accountant, not sure if he was a CPA, but he was
Man About Town
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According to “Showbiz Cheat Sheet” this very question appears as follows in their headline:
“Why Are So Many Celebrities and VIPs moving to San Diego?”
We’ve seen mega-billionaire Bill Gates and famed American singer, songwriter, and talented pianist, Alicia Keys, purchase homes in La Jolla and Del Mar, respectively.
And while it is true that Bill Gates has homes in multiple states, he currently owns two homes in California – one in Del Mar and the other in Rancho Santa Fe. According to the Wall Street Journal, the tech entrepreneur and his wife Melinda doled out a cool $43 million for a six-bedroom oceanfront home in Del Mar in March 2020.
However, it is Bill Gates’ sprawling, luxury residence in Rancho Santa Fe that has, allegedly, become his unabashed favourite.
And for plenty good reason.
It was San Diego’s world-renowned Rancho Santa Fe which garnered global attention during the 1984 Los Angeles Summer
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a financial whiz, and he handled Dick’s considerable wealth.
Dick had a reputation as being very tight fisted with a dollar. I never found that to be the case. I thought he was very generous with me. I never had a complaint with him. I thought he paid me very well together with all kinds of benefits.
Poppa and Momma Clark are long since gone . . . and, now, at age 82, so is the Eternal Youth, Dick Clark.
He treated me well . . . I enjoyed working with and for him. He’s left me with pleasant memories.
Rest in Peace.
The Romantic . . .
A friend of mine in Omaha told me she had been essentially snowed in due to 9” of snow. I thought that was bad - but I had lived through that many times before when I lived back in the mid-west, both in Omaha and, later, in Chicago.
Then I heard on the news today that
Olympics when it was personally selected by England’s Prince Philip (Duke of Edinburgh) who was president of the equestrian events committee.
It was Prince Philip, a seasoned equestrian rider, whose eyes widened when he first laid eyes upon this San Diego County suburb called Rancho Santa Fe.
He looked in awe and then said to the press corps that is was “the most perfect” site for a portion of the equestrian events (in which members of the Royal Family actually competed).
Prince Philip visited both Rancho Santa Fe and Santa Anita Racetrack, and it was the former (Rancho Santa Fe) that ultimately hosted the majority of the equestrian competitions.
ARNOLD SCHWARZENEGGER HAD A HOME IN RANCHO SANTA FE PRIOR TO HIS DIVORCE.
The San Diego Reader reports that Rancho Santa Fe attracts a mix of Hollywood stars and notables like Bill Murray, Bill Gates, and Arnold Schwarzenegger.
Yes, Arnold Schwarzenegger was once listed as a resident of Rancho Santa Fe. The Terminator and
Mammoth Mountain, about a six hour drive north of Escondido and a major Southern California skiing venue, has had over 19” of snow in February alone, breaking an all time record. They anticipate being able to offer skiing into July 4th!
The romantic in me recalled many nights of a soft, heavy carpet of fresh snow . . . and the quiet silence that descends after a fresh snowfall. There sometimes is a romance to snow. But not always.
I can remember one time, for example, when traveling to Norway. We were driving north from Oslo up to the more northern areas of Norway . . . headed for a town called Sauda, right at the foot of the Sauda Fjord. En route we traveled over some lovely mountain passes ... beautiful views that only cinematographers and shepherds normally see ... and we were there!
I remember seeing large herds of sheep in the meadows below . . . beautiful isolated farm houses dotted here and there . . . but here, where we were, complete isolation. Not a soul within miles.
I noticed a beautiful little area . . . a small grassy meadow, then an area circled by large boulders . . . and a large snow drift nestled among the boulders and close to the meadow.
his ex-wife, Maria Shriver, were known to reside in the area for many years. Famous athletes like San Diegoborn golfing great Phil Mickelson resides in San Diego County.
Kawhi Leonard (NBA player for the Los Angeles Clippers) also has a home in San Diego, as well as other notable individuals with considerable means and fame.
And legendary Hall of Fame quarterback retiree Drew Brees of the New Orleans Saints currently owns a home in Del Mar. 10News. com reports that Drew Brees sold his home in Carmel Valley in 2002 and now resides in Del Mar.
HISTORIC PEOPLE WHO HAVE RESHAPED THE WORLD, HAVE CHOSEN TO LIVE IN SAN DIEGO.
And let us not forget one of La Jolla’s most famous celebrity residents -- until his death in 1991 –was none other than the immortal Theodor Geisel, better known to the world as Dr. Seuss whose songs, books, and cartoons were known and deeply loved, globally, in different languages and cultures.
One of history’s greatest scientists, and certainly among the most be-
What a romantic scene I thought . . . and then I thought . . . we’re up on top of a Norwegian mountain, a lovely, pristine site . . . an inviting snow drift . . . and we were all alone. Me and my then-wife, Mary.
The romantic in me came rushing to the fore and we headed for the snow drift fully determined to make love in this wonderfully magic site . . . to create a memory that would last for years to come.
Friend, I have to tell you . . . it is not particularly romantic to attempt to make love in a snow drift . . . no matter how beautiful it is . . . it is still cold! Cold as hell! Not for just one party to the endeavor but to both! Somehow, it just doesn’t seem to work.
Quickly, the romantic in me came to its senses and addressed the realistic element of life.
We scurried back to our nice warm rental car and continued our journey.
A bit later we had descended to this marvelous grassy meadow . . . a soft breeze bounced around among the alders and pines and whispered gently through the grasses.
What a romantic spot, I thought. And then the romantic in me came
loved, was medical scientist, Dr. Jonas Salk, who chose to live and retire in La Jolla, where he died on 23 June 1995.
Dr. Jonas Salk’s polio vaccine is estimated to have saved (hundreds of millions) of human beings around the planet from crippling paralysis and millions more from horrific death.
His miracle vaccine prevented countless childhood deaths and enabled millions to walk, who would have otherwise been paralyzed for life.
CORONADO RESIDENT
DICK VAN DYKE
Television and motion picture superstar, Dick Van Dyke, who became a household name, certainly needs no introduction. From such global mega-films as “Mary Poppins” to the Dick Van Dyke television show, he became one of the most well-recognised celebrities on the planet.
Although born in West Plains, Missouri, Dick Van Dyke chose to live in San Diego County for a number of years. He and his wife were a
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to fore one again. Wouldn’t it be a wonderful experience, we thought, to take a nice walk in the meadow, find a suitable spot, lie down among the gentle meadow grasses and make love? Create another wonderful memory that would last for years?
I could almost hear Julie Andrews singing a love song from “A Sound of Music.”
Friend, I have to tell you . . . grassy meadows are not as nice as they appear in the movies . . . nor as nice as they appear from the roadway. You find that once you park your car and walk into that romantic meadow and its whispering grasses . . . those meadows have hundreds of thousands of bugs and insects and they jump up and nip you and become something of a bother. Who, in there right mind, would even consider lying down in a grassy meadow and even attempt to make love?
Once again my cloudy romantic mind was overtaken by Mr. Realism and we sadly walked back to our nice, warm, insect free rental car and continued our journey to Sauda.
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5th District Supervisor • Jim Desmond
it’s
Time to End Veteran Homelessness in san diego County
We talk a lot about homelessness — but what weighs most heavily on me is this: there are veterans sleeping on our streets.
These are men and women who wore the uniform, who put their lives on the line for our freedom — and now, too many of them are without a place to call home. That is simply unacceptable in a country as great as ours.
At Tuesday’s Board of Supervisors meeting, I brought forward a Board Letter titled Ending Veteran Homelessness. This is not just a policy proposal — it’s a moral responsibility.
San Diego is home to over 240,000 veterans, and while we’ve made some progress, we must do more. Veterans face unique challenges during their transition to civilian life: mental health struggles, limited access to services, and an increasingly unaffordable housing market. These challenges, left unaddressed, lead far too many into homelessness.
My proposal takes a bold, datadriven approach to accelerate our efforts:
• Engage landlords directly through a targeted social media campaign to expand participation in the HUD-VASH housing program.
• Create a veteran-specific byname list to ensure every home-
less veteran is accounted for and connected to services.
• Explore a landlord assurance fund to reduce risk and incentivize property owners to house veterans.
• Coordinate region wide with other jurisdictions to ensure no veteran is overlooked.
We owe our veterans more than words — we owe them action. With the right strategy, commitment, and urgency, we can make veteran homelessness in San Diego a thing of the past.
Let’s get this done.
For our veterans, for our community, and for the future of San Diego.
San Diego County District 5 Supervisor Jim Desmond, 1600 Pacific Highway, #335, San Diego, CA 92101, United States http:// www.supervisorjimdesmond. com/
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County Pet Licensing Easier, Adds Services with DocuPet
By Yvette Urrea Moe, County of San Diego Communications Office
Customers who buy a dog license, either as a new adoption or for renewal through San Diego County Animal Services are getting added value with a new free 24/7 lost pet service that helps keep animals out of shelters and gets them safely back home.
The new DocuPet system makes it easier than ever. Pet owners can license their pets online, by mail, phone, or in person. Through this partnership, San Diego County gains a powerful tool to improve efficiency, boost pet reunification rates, and enhance public compliance.
“This innovative system streamlines pet licensing and improves animal welfare across our community,” said Vaughn Maurice, County Animal Services director. “With fewer pets entering shelters, we can focus more resources on those that truly need our care. We’re thrilled to launch this partnership with DocuPet.”
Dog licensing and an up-to-date rabies vaccination is required in San Diego County, but too many pet owners overlook this essential step. The easier system could
boost participation while providing a more convenient and beneficial experience for pet owners.
“We’re proud to partner with San Diego County to support responsible pet ownership,” said Grant Goodwin, CEO of DocuPet. “Pets with DocuPet tags spend little to no time in shelters, compared to unlicensed pets. This partnership is a meaningful step toward reducing shelter intake and increasing
return-to-owner rates.”
With the new system, residents can choose from hundreds of colorful, designer tags—or even create their own using a simple customization tool. Every tag includes DocuPet’s free HomeSafe® lost pet service, which links the tag’s unique code to a secure online profile. If a pet goes missing, the finder can use the tag to instantly file a Found Pet Report, while owners can do the
same if their pet is lost. DocuPet’s 24/7 dispatch team is always available to help reunite pets with their families.
Come adopt your new best friend at County animal shelters. This month, you can name your own adoption price for adult animals as part of Spring Break-Out for Shelter Pets. And if you dress in your favorite beach attire — think Hawaiian shirts, board shorts, or a sunny straw hat — you’ll receive a free beach party kit to get the party started. Plus, County shelters are offering 25% off adoption fees for puppies and kittens.
County Animal Services’ top priority is to protect the health, safety and welfare of animals and people. The department responds to the needs of the community and animals, promotes the humane and responsible care of pets, and works to find forever homes for every healthy and adoptable shelter animal.
DocuPet provides pet identification, licensing, and lost pet recovery services with the mission is of ensuring every pet has a safe, happy home. ***
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familiar sight in Coronado where they lived and where the general public often grew overly-excited at seeing them!
Just before 1978, Dick Van Dyke and his wife Marjorie sold their home in Coronado and moved to a ranch in Arizona, but, the Van Dykes expressed bittersweet sentiment and stated that they looked forward to “frequent visits” in returning to Coronado.
And they did, multiple times through the ensuing years.
And even at the great age of 90, the great entertainer was practically mobbed while signing autographs at the Town and County hotel in San Diego in 2016, during one of his many return visits.
The beloved actor – and former San Diegan -- proved he could still draw a crowd!
90-years-olde at the time, Dick Van Dyke was a keynote speaker at the “Aging Summit 2016” of which 10News is a proud media sponsor and reported on his visit here.
Looking about the audience at that Aging Summit 2016, he quipped to loud laughter: “It’s really good to see somebody my age!”
When asked what was his secret in attaining his great age of 90, he simply answered: “Keep moving!”
Today, Dick Van Dyke is 99-yearsolde.
His 100th birthday will be 13 December 2025.
HOLLYWOOD
MOVIE STARS & U.S. PRESIDENTS & THEIR LONG LOVE AFFAIR WITH SAN DIEGO.
On 3 July 1937, the Del Mar Racetrack first opened, and the public was pleasantly surprised to be greeted at the turnstiles by Del Mar Racetrack co-owner and co-creator, the one and only Hollywood icon, Bing Crosby, smoking pipe in hand, and his favourite yachting cap set at a jaunty angle.
From that moment on, Bing Crosby and his Hollywood cronies placed the Del Mar Racetrack on the map as the Playground for the Stars!
As many writers pointed out the obvious: The Del Mar Racetrack was not only created for celebrities – it was created by celebrities.
Indeed, Bing Crosby and actor Pat O’Brien were founding fathers of the Del Mar Track.
Even the ledger of names on the Board of Directors at the Del Mar Turf Club read like a Who’s Who of Hollywood: Bing Crosby, Pat
O’Brien, Oliver Hardy (of Laurel and Hardy fame), actor Gary Cooper, and comedian Joe E. Brown. Everyone from movie star idol Cary Grant, to Walt Disney, Mickey Rooney, Elizabeth Taylor, W.C. Fields, Rita Hayward, Red Skelton, Desi Arnaz and Lucille Ball, Jimmy Durante, Dorothy Lamour, Paulette Godard, Edgar Bergen, Ann Miller, Don Ameche, Ava Gardner, on infinitum, visited the Del Mar Racetrack.
Even today, if you plan on spending the afternoon at the Del Mar Racetrack – better take a camera and keep your eyes peeled. Celebs continue to pop-in!
HOTEL DEL CORONADO, STILL A MAGNET FOR THE GREATEST MOVIE STARS, VIPS & U.S. PRESIDENTS.
The Hotel del Coronado has long been a magnet to not only Hollywood movie stars, but also to such luminaries as U.S. President, royalty, and other worldwide notables.
And a place for zillions of celebrity sightings down through the years.
U. S. Presidents that have been at the famed Hotel del Coronado are: Benjamin Harrison, William Taft, William McKinley, Warren Harding, Teddy Roosevelt, Franklin D. Roosevelt, Lyndon B. Johnson, Gerald Ford, both George H. W. Bush and George W. Bush, Bill
Travel Troubleshooter
by Christopher Elliott
Why is RVshare holding Aaron Olbrich’s $1,500 deposit after he returns his rental van? And can he ever get his money back?
Q: I rented a Mercedes van for two weeks through RVshare, a rental company. It rained on the way home and water leaked through the air-conditioner vent.
After I returned the van, RVshare charged me by keeping my $1,500 deposit.
Here are a few facts about our rental. First, when it rained, the air-conditioner vent would leak. The owner of the van lied and said I left the vent open. I have a video, but because they don’t have a before and after video they are denying my deposit.
Another fact: The owner of the van put it back in service right away. So where’s the damage?
I had to shorten my trip by a day because of the leaky van.
Clinton, Barack Obama, and so on.
Hollywood celebrities and other notables have stayed at the Hotel del Coronado, such as: Betty Davis, Clark Gable, Rita Hayworth, Douglas Fairbanks, Charlie Chaplin, Rudolph Valentino, famed aviator Charles Lindbergh, Babe Ruth, Thomas Edison, Jimmie Stewart, Marilyn Monroe, Katherine Hepburn, Kevin Costner, Whoopi Goldberg, Gene Hackman, Beatles member George Harrison, Brad Pitt, Madonna, Barbra Streisand, Oprah Winfrey, and many others too numerous to list here.
“Wizard of Oz” author, L. Frank Baum was a frequent visitor to the Hotel del Coronado where he wrote some of the Oz books, although he did not write the first “Wizard of Oz” book at the hotel (“The Wonderful Wizard of Oz”).
However, he did write at least three sequels to “The Wonderful Wizard of Oz” while in Coronado: “Dorothy and the Wizard of Oz” (1908), “The Road to Oz” (1909), and “The Emerald City” (1910), according to the Coronado Golf Carts (museum). (Email: coronadogolfcars@gmail.com . And https://hoteldel.com/timeline/author-I-frank-baum/ )
Even today in 2025, the Hotel del
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maintain the van, which caused the damage. Can you help?
~ Aaron Olbrich, Morgan Hill, CA
A: RVshare shouldn’t make you pay for someone else’s damage. But whose responsibility was this leak?
First, we should probably back up and talk about RVshare. Think Airbnb for recreational vehicles. The rental process works about the same, except that some of its policies more closely resemble those of a car rental company.
According to RVshare’s terms of service, acts of God such as rain, hail and wind are the renter’s responsibility. At the same time, there’s an implied warranty that the RV you rent is roadworthy and that the roof won’t leak.
I’ve examined the videos you took of the Mercedes van, and to me, it appears there was some kind of leak in the roof. And you couldn’t have taken a “before” video because it wasn’t raining. But while you rented the van, it did rain -exposing the problem and faulty maintenance.
Illustration by Dustin Elliott
Are you a bad hotel guest? Here’s how to know.
A few hours after Matt Rogers checked into his hotel in Dallas, he heard rhythmic grunting noises outside his door. They were coming from one of the worst hotel guests ever.
“He was doing his workout in the hallway,” recalls Rogers. “It was really obnoxious.”
Rogers knows a thing or two about working out -- he’s a personal trainer himself -- but he says there’s a time and a place for it. The guest should have headed to the hotel gym, which was open at the time.
But, for heaven’s sake, keep it down in the hallway.
That’s not the worst of it: Apparently, the obnoxious hotel guest was totally unaware that he was being, well, so obnoxious.
How can hotel guests be so annoying?
Annoying hotel guests will be front and center again this summer as Americans embark on their annual vacations. They’ll make noise, trash rooms, ignore the house rules and irritate other travelers. And, like the guy working out in Rogers’ hallway, they’ll have no idea that they are the world’s worst hotel guests.
“They forget that they’re not in their own living room,” says Rachel Wagner, an etiquette expert. “If they’re with family members or sports team members for an event, it’s easy and natural to continue conversations down the hall after getting off the elevator, forgetting that others may have an early morning flight and are trying to sleep.”
My pet peeve is hotel guests who think they’re shooting an adult movie next door. Look, if you’re going to make the kind of noise that keeps the neighbors up all night, maybe you should wait until you get home. Just a suggestion.
It turns out there’s a litmus test -- three simple questions -- that will help you know if you’re a bad guest. I’ll also tell you how to be a good guest. And if you think it’s too late for you, I have some hopeful news. I’ll get to that in a sec.
How to tell if you’re the world’s worst hotel guest. So here we are, having to do something your parents should have taught you. I’m about to reveal how you can know if you’re the world’s worst hotel guest. (OK, technically, I’m going to defer to my expert sources.) Here are the questions you should ask:
are you violating any of the house rules? Hotels post house rules and will often share them with you when you check in. For example, they’ll tell you when it’s check-out time -- usually noon. They’ll tell you what’s allowed in your room, and what isn’t (no parties, no weapons). They’ll also disclose the hotel’s “quiet” hours. And, of course, stealing is never allowed. “Simple acts like lowering your voice in common areas can make a big difference,” says Raymond Yorke, a spokesman for Redpoint Travel Protection. If you’re not following the rules, chances are you’re a bad hotel guest.
are you getting a lot of attention from the hotel staff? “You can know you are a bad guest if the hotel’s staff are paying extra attention to you, more than any other guests,” says Sarah Bajc, owner of Camaroncito EcoResort & Beach, an all-inclusive eco-resort on the Caribbean coast of Panama. “They will be checking in with you more proactively, ensuring you are OK.” Wait, isn’t that what hotels are supposed to do with guests -- take good care of them? “Most good guests are self-sufficient and happy to ask for something without being needy,” says Bajc. Good to know.
are you doing something that would be unacceptable outside the hotel? Here’s a fact: Paying for a hotel room doesn’t give you the right to do whatever you want. Brenda Beltrán remembers a recent hotel stay in Madrid with a particularly difficult guest. He yelled into his phone while walking down the hallway. He made bizarre complaints about the hotel vibrating. And he demanded extra pillows be
delivered to his room -- then berated the staff for interrupting him when they delivered the cushions. “He made everyone tense,” recalls Beltrán, who works for a telecommunications company.
If you answer “yes” to any of these questions, chances are you’re a bad hotel guest. So how are you supposed to behave? For the answer, I turned to Wagner, our etiquette expert.
How an etiquette professional behaves at a hotel.
Wagner shared her experience during a 13-night stay at a Hilton property in Fort Lauderdale, where she was caring for her husband as he recuperated from surgery. Her approach to being a good guest is simple yet effective: be courteous, thoughtful, and respectful.
“I try to be respectful when checking in or when I need something,” Wagner explains. “I don’t request housekeeping every day -- only every two to three days. I leave dirty towels in a neatly folded stack on the bathroom floor, not strewn around. And I leave a tip on the pillow each day that housekeeping is provided, usually $4 to $5.”
But it’s not just about the room or the tipping. Wagner makes it a point to acknowledge the hard work of the housekeeping staff whenever she encounters them.
“When I see housekeeping staff in the hallway, I always smile and say, ‘Good morning, have a great day.’ They work hard, and I want them to feel valued and appreciated. It’s a small thing, but it can make a big difference,” she says.
Even if you’re the worst hotel guest ever, there’s still hope.
If you feel like you’ve already crossed the line into bad guest territory, don’t worry. There’s hope for you. Take, for instance, the story of Nick Burchill, also known as the worst hotel guest ever.
Burchill had opened his window and left boxes of pepperoni pizza in his hotel room at the Fairmont Empress in Victoria, British Columbia. It attracted a flock of hungry seagulls that tore into the takeout and defaced his room. After the incident, the hotel banned him for life.
Burchill wrote an apology to the hotel 17 years later.
“I have matured and I admit responsibility for my actions,” he said. “I come to you, hat-in-hand, to apologize for the damage I had indirectly come to cause and to ask you to reconsider my lifetime ban from the property.”
The Fairmont lifted his ban.
So, if you’ve been a bit of a Burchill in the past, don’t worry. Just remember to be polite, follow the rules, and treat the hotel staff with respect. And maybe, don’t leave the pizza out where the seagulls can find it.
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.
Illustration by Dustin Elliott
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Coronado is a great place to visit and – who knows – you just may be surprised to see your favourite Hollywood celebrity on the premises.
OTHER SAN DIEGO CELEBRITY ‘HANGOUTS’ AND WHERE TO SPOT THEM!
LITTLE ITALY is a popular place close to downtown San Diego and is a popular celebrity ‘hangout’which features a variety of experiences, including exploring the historic “Little Italy” neighbourhood, enjoying Italian cuisine, visiting the Little Italy Mercato Farmer’s Market, and immersing yourself in the area’s art scene.
The neighbourhood also offers popular attractions like “Amici Park” and the “Piazza della Famiglia”, and is conveniently located near other downtown attractions, such as the Gaslamp Quarter and the picturesque Embarcadero.
Some celebrities return and frequent Little Italy have been sighted by excited fans, like Conan O’Brien, popular national television host of NBC’s “The Tonight Show with Conan O’Brien,” and “Late Night with Conan O’Brien.”
Conan O’Brien is mega-popular with countless millions of television viewers and was even the host of this year’s 97th Annual Academy Awards (Oscars) which was beamed via satellite to a global audience!
But Conan O’Brien is not the only celebrity who frequents Little Italy near Downtown San Diego.
Arnold Schwarzenegger and Bill Murray (of “Ghost Buster” movie fame) as well as many others are equally attracted to the variety of sights and sounds at Little Italy. One popular celebrity hotspot in Little Italy is the Barbusa restaurant.
What makes Little Italy attractive to many luminaries is its numerous festivals and colourful events throughout the year, including cultural celebrations and music concerts.
CRUSIN’ GRAND IN ESCONDIDO & CELEBRITY SIGHTINGS.
ARNOLD SCHWARZENEGGER
Arnold Schwarzenegger, loves to visit our towne of Escondido for reasons that appeal to him, per-
sonally. He owns multiple homes, and one of his favourite homes used to be in the famed Ranch Santa Fe community as previously mentioned.
The Terminator and former California governor enjoys attending Cruisin’ Grand and has been spotted there by lucky fans that have recognised him among the crowds where celebs usually blend-in and are incognito.
Schwarzenegger has been known to attend Cruisin’ Grand more than once during the same season, since Cruisin’ Grand offers different vintage cars, etc. on select nights, throughout its seasonal run.
JAY LENO
Super car collector Jay Leno is a ‘natural fit’ for Cruisin’ Grand and has been sighted there. Jay Leno has over 1600 vehicles in his collection, and they range from tiny micro cars and hot rods, through to a pre-1900 steam car, the latest hypercars from Europe, an American LaFrance fire engine, and even a Ferret Scout army vehicle.
After all, what better place for such an avid car enthusiast to be and enjoy the ambience?
FAMOUS SINGER
LADY GAGA
Super singing sensation, Lady Gaga, has acquired a large and impressive collection of cars. One of the first cars that Gaga purchased was a 1967 Ford Mustang in ivy green. The contents of her garage are as eclectic as her discography: with a mix of classic and modern cars, ultra-luxury cars, and even pickup trucks.
There is something from every corner of the automotive world in her collection. Over the years she has even acquired a brand new Cybertruck. For car collectors like Lady Gaga, well, it’s only natural that she has been seen at Cruisin’ Grand in Escondido.
MUSIC LEGEND
ERIC CLAPTON
Music legend, Eric Clapton has received an unbelievable 18 Grammy Awards and is the only three-time inductee to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. In his solo career he has sold over 100 million records worldwide, making him one of the best-selling musicians of all-time.
But as busy as he is, touring the world, he never forgets the time he once lived in Escondido, and the fond memories that are attached.
It was here, when he lived in Escondido, that he collaborated with J. J. Cale on the album, affectionately titled: “The Road to Escondido.”
Escondido was a significant location in their collaboration.
The road referenced in the album’s title is Valley Center Road, connecting Escondido and Cale’s hometown.
To this day, the fame musician Eric Clapton – despite his sometime busy touring schedule – he tries to make at least one trip into Escondido for the sole purpose of taking in at least one day & evening at Cruisin’ Grand.
CELEBRITIES SIGHTINGS CAN OCCUR ANYWHERE IN SAN DIEGO COUNTY.
For some people who just popped in at the Lodge at Torrey Pines for a bite to eat, some sat with friends and enjoyed their lunch and had no idea that ex-president Barack Obama would show up for a quick round of golf.
It all happened Sunday on 11 December 2017 when the former U.S. President surprised everyone!
As reported by San Diego KGTV 10 News reporter, Allison Horn, some patrons that eventful day
were enjoying their meal and happened to notice a San Diego Sheriff’s car and two mysterious, unmarked black SUVs.
As word spread, about 40 to 60 people scurried down to the famed Torrey Pines Golf Course in time to see the former U.S President Barack Obama play golf and finish his final round on the 18th hole.
Obama drove his golf cart up close to the crowd and chatted amiably with them, joking, and finally wishing them all a happy holiday season.
All of which proves: You never know when or where you might have a celebrity or VIP sighting in San Diego County.
Friedrich Gomez
The Pastor says . . . religion, obsession, or revelation?
Much to my surprise, I found it interesting to learn that despite the mega-churches and community religious centers, only 47% of Americans claim to be religious. A religious person believes in a supernatural being or power called a God or gods. This percentage has changed over the years, from eighty percent. America was once called a Christian nation. We would be hard-pressed to claim that today, with the influx of large Muslim and Asian groups with radically different belief systems. In fact, some challenge the claim on our coinage with “In God We Trust” because only 56% of Americans believe in God as described in the Bible. It is not so much a denial of God but rather an understanding of this God.
The need to share the belief in God is of greater interest to me. Where do we get the idea that people have to believe in a God, and especially the God we believe in? A belief in the God of the Bible began around 4,000 years ago with the Hebrew patriarch Abraham, who lived in what is now modern-day Iraq, in the region of Mesopotamia. There, this man heard the voice of God claiming to be the one and only true God of not only the world but the entire universe. Over a century ago, this belief was instilled in the Hebrews, who later became known as the Jews. They now have the cultural and racial destination given to these people today by the God of the Bible. These people did not insist that all humanity had to believe in this God, but they claimed to believe in the only and true God. An insistence to believe and follow Him, at least for the Jews, was prompted by a religious group in the days of Jesus known as the Pharisees. Keeping the Sabbath and not eating certain foods were the obsessions of this religion.
The obsession with this faith took hold in the Christian movement led by Christianized Roman Emperors. This obsession continued into the Middle Ages with the Inquisition, forcing men like Copernicus to recant teachings that contradicted the church. It was not a Revelation from God but an obsession of church leaders. This obsession was carried out in related religions such as Islam, where forced beliefs were mandatory, or suffering death. This forced belief also entered early American churches, despite the Constitutional right to freedom of religion. That freedom is suppressed in many denominations with threats of God’s judgment and fear of hell, as many church leaders teach. Even if behavior or different beliefs are contrary to the leaders’ and the church’s policies, they are not followed. It has become an obsession for many religious groups.
What leads to those obsessions by church leaders and even parents? It is often the belief of contrary teachings that one will go to hell instead of heaven. Church leaders and family members often believe they have the key to truth, often an obsession stemming from their own insecurity rather than a true revelation from God. It is best to ask if what one wants for others is one’s obsession or a true revelation from God.
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Pet Parade
baba
Baba is Rancho Coastal Humane Society’s pet of the week. He’s a 7-yearold, 10-pound, male, Seal Point Siamese mix cat.
Baba was surrendered to a crowded shelter when his owner died. He was transferred to Rancho Coastal Humane Society through Friends of County Animal Shelters (FOCAS). He’s a tender-hearted boy with a soft voice and a love for quiet moments.
The $75 adoption fee for Baba includes medical exam, neuter, up to date vaccinations, and registered microchip. If his adopter is 60 or older, the fee will be paid by a Rancho Coastal Humane Society benefactor.
Visit Rancho Coastal Humane Society in Encinitas or log on to www. SDpets.org. Open 11 to 4 every day but Tuesday.
San Diego Humane Society is supporting families and their pets who need a little extra help.
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.
No appointment is needed for this service. Hours are Tuesday-Sunday from 10am to 6pm.
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Escondido 3500 Burnet Drive
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Pet of the Week
Hank bon Carter
Hank Bon Carter is a sweet young pup with a deep appreciation for the little things in life-like a good neck rub or a solid ear massage. While he may start off a little shy, once you’ve earned his trust, Hank leans in (literally!) for love and attention from his favorite people. This playful guy has a goofy side too! He loves to romp around, play with stuffed toys, and show off his fun-loving personality. Hank can be dog-reactive and may do best as the only dog in a calm, patient home where he can be the star of the show. Hank does have a fractured tooth - we recommend following up with your vet for care. If you’re looking for a loyal companion with a gentle heart and the softest ears you’ll ever scratch, Hank Bon Carter might just be your perfect match.
Hank Bon Carter is available for adoption at San Diego Humane Society’s Escondido Campus at 3500 Burnet Dr. If you have questions about the adoption process, you can visit sdhumane.org/adopt or call 619-299-7012. Online profile: https://www.sdhumane.org/adopt/ available-pets/animal-single.html?petId=941268
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ai -Artificial Intelligence di or digital immigrant - An internet user forty years or older dN or digital Native - An Internet user 30 years or younger iW or intelligent Web - the combination of broad band Internet and AI
“I don’t look good naked any more, I’m a deep fried double wide version of the man I used to be”. That’s a line from “Snake Oil Willie’s” musical lament on aging. Nature designed humans to “peak” in our reproductive years. After 40 maintaining the appearance of youthful strength and vigor gets harder every year. It seems that nature’s interest in us starts to fade when we hit middle age. In past ages, senior
Rancho Coastal Humane Society (RCHS) and other shelters in San Diego County have puppies and kittens that you can’t see. It’s not hocus pokus. They’re in foster care with trained volunteers and staff members.
Why would we do that? There are lots of reasons.
• When a four-month-old puppy arrived at a shelter, he had never had a home. He had spent his life being bounced from one
dis ~ the Last of the dodos
generations were a valued sources of history, culture, wit and wisdom. In recent years technology found ways to store, retrieve and dispense information and diminished older generations value as warehouses of knowledge and lore. At the beginning of the 21st century we created the IW by combining AI with broadband Internet access. The ready availability of stored information greatly reduced the need for the verbal transmission of lore to successive generations thus reducing the value of older adults as a means for the storage and transmission of information.
In the late 19th century the average lifespan of an American was forty years. Americans could expect to expire around the end of their child bearing years. The expectation of an American born in 1885 was to be born, raised, educated, married, raise a family and die all by the age of 40! Compare that to Americans born 100 years later. With modern of life-spans approaching 80 years, our lives would be similar up until the age of 40. Then, instead dying, modern humans become grandparents and live on for another 40 years.
In a single century American’s saw life-spans double. Technology and the IW have mostly relieved older generations of the obligation to pass knowledge and lore along to the younger generations. We (DIs) are the last generations to have formed our internal cognition without exposure to the IW. Today’s DIs use
the IW extensively but regard its content to be external and needing to be parsed by their internal cognitive resources. To DIs, the internal cognitive resources are the primary judge of external information. The younger DNs have no such qualms. For them the IW has always been a part of their internal cognition. The presence of the IW inhibited DN’s development of complete and comprehensive internal cognitive resources. Machine based AI reasoning and IW memory took the place of their underdeveloped internal cognition.
This marriage of the high speed World Wide Web with Artificial Intelligence in 2001 marks only the beginning of the “Artificial Intelligence” age. This ever growing, ever improving technology still in its infancy is already providing
solutions and answers that eclipse human capabilities. There is no question that AI marks a turning point in human history. Its access and storage devices will change and improve in ways we can’t even imagine. AI will continue to improve leaving our internal cognitive abilities far behind. How will it change us? What will our future be like? We can only guess.
There is at least one certainty. We DIs will all be gone before the end of this Century and the planet will belong to humans who share their cognitive development with machine based AI.
We DIs will hold an important place in the history as the last humans to exist without the benefit of internally integrated AI. Move over Dodo birds, here we come.
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The invisible Puppies and kittens
shelter to another. When he arrived at RCHS through our FOCAS program he went into the foster home of a volunteer who had a dog. The volunteer cared for him, but much of the credit goes to her dog, who taught the puppy “dog stuff” that he had never learned.
• A cat and her five newborn kittens arrived at a nearby shelter. When the staff ran out of “Oooh’s” and “Awww’s” they realized they weren’t equipped to care for this mom and her babies for the next two months. In many parts of the country, that would have been the end of the story. Not here. The little family was transferred to RCHS. They went into foster care. When the kittens were eight weeks old, they were adopted and so was their mother.
• We have adult dogs staying in foster homes because they stress
out in their kennels. These dogs hide in the back, hoping that nobody sees them. Or they come charging up to the gate, barking at potential adopters. Once they get out of the kennels, they’re normal, happy dogs. In foster care they’re getting the special attention and socialization they need to keep them adoptable and ready for their new lives.
• Same thing with cats. If you take a cat that’s been in the same home all its life, then it loses its
home and moves into the cattery, that’s a tough transition. Some adjust and make friends with the other cats. Others hide under their blankets and adopters never see them. Foster care can be their best option.
So…yeah. We have dogs and cats you can’t see at the shelter. They’re in foster care. Thanks to their fosters, they’ll be adopted into the homes they deserve.
Maybe you should be a foster.
John Van Zante’s Critter Corner
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Chess Players Welcome Carlsbad Senior Center
Chess Players Welcome at the City of Carlsbad Senior Center, 799 Pine Ave, every Tuesday 1-4pm. Play is casual and there are no fees or reservations. Participants must be at least 50 years of age. Call 1-442339-2650 for additional info.
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music men Chorus Looking for guys Who Love To sing a Cappella
Do you like “a cappella” singing? (No Accompaniment). Want to sing in a chorus that sings 4-Part, Close-Harmony Songs with beautiful ringing chords?
If you answer “Yes!”, come visit the Music Men at a Tuesday evening rehearsal and try Barbershop Style singing. We always welcome visitors to sing with us.
We sing a variety of song stylesromantic ballads, patriotic songs, pop tunes, songs from movies and musicals, gospel/inspirational songs, and Holiday music - at public events and private venues in North County.
The Music Men rehearse most Tuesday evenings from 7:00-9:30 p.m. at San Marcos Lutheran Church, 3419 Grand Avenue, San Marcos 92078, in Luther Hall.
Contact Joe Pascucci at (760) 8453593 or joevalp@cox.net. Or check our website, musicmenchorus.org
New Live Well on Wheels Bus Hits the road
By Anita Lightfoot, County of San Diego Communications Office
Public Health Services has a new mobile resource to help deliver health services and information directly to local communities.
The County’s latest Live Well on Wheels (Live WoW) bus made its debut this month and will soon hit the road. It expands the fleet of two existing Live WoWs and a recently added HIV, STD, and Hepatitis Live WoW bringing the total number to four mobile vehicles available for use.
The nearly 12-foot-long Winnebago Freightliner will serve as a rolling public health resource, expanding the County’s ability to meet people where they are and offer a wide variety of programs and services to individuals right in their own neighborhoods.
Live WoWs can be outfitted to meet the needs of the community. Common uses are for delivering outreach for public benefits, providing educational health information, and giving vaccinations.
The new Live WoW will have a special focus on public health. It can
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I can’t verify if the owner returned the van to service, but if that is true, that’s a big red flag. It means the next renter might also have to pay for damages that they didn’t cause. (In the car rental industry, this is called the ding-and-dent scam.)
I think you might have fixed this by sending a brief, polite appeal to one of the RVshare executives I list on my consumer advocacy site, Elliott.org. This appeared to be enough of a borderline case to merit a second look.
I recommend reviewing the terms of your rental carefully before you drive away in a car, van or recreational vehicle. If you are worried, you can always purchase insurance that will cover you in case of an accident or damage caused by inclement weather.
I checked with RVshare about your case. A representative said you did indeed have insurance, but you chose the basic insurance policy offering liability coverage, windshield damage, and campsite liability. You also put down a required $1,500 security deposit.
RVshare says you had the option of adding a $79 Security Deposit waiver, but declined. I think you were probably feeling a little fee fatigue at that point, which is completely understandable. If you had chosen the waiver, you would have avoided the $1,500 fee, according to RVshare.
Man About Town from page 5
the mountains of Norway, however.
There was another time, this time in Omaha, with an old girl friend . . . and we were on the slopes of a golf course, the aroma of freshly mowed grass filling the air . . . a lovely summer morning. Our eyes met and we were both of the same mind . . . romance sometimes does that to people.
It just seemed to be the most perfectly normal thing to do . . . to embrace each other, to exchange smouldering kisses, to lay down on the freshly mowed grass, and let romance take over.
A great idea it seemed at the time . . . but then two obstacles appeared. There were maintenance crews on the golf course. We were not alone. We were clearly visible to them and they to us. And, of course, our old friends, the insects, were hopping about in the grass and onto us.
Another wonderfully romantic memory that was dashed before it was even created.
Still, on another occasion, when I was but a young lad, I was visiting in Minnesota and a certain young lady was invited to meet me in a hay mow (kind of like an attic in a barn, where hay is stored). I preceded her and awaited her arrival. In short order, she arrived and we began to get very well acquainted.
be used to test for communicable diseases, like Hepatitis A, dengue, and food-borne illness. It can support large-scale site investigations for tuberculosis and serve as the command-and-control vehicle for related testing.
The newest Live WoW also can be used for dental services, such as screenings and tooth sealants. Other potential uses include emergency public health preparedness response training. The Live WoW would also be available to respond to natural or man-made disasters.
Since the first Live WoW debuted in July 2021, the mobile offices have supported over 1,400 community events across the region providing more than 117,000 service interactions, including almost 16,000 COVID-19, flu, and general vaccinations.
The County’s Live Well on Wheels mobile vehicles are dispatched by the County and made available to the community for events.
To request a LWoW bus is available online at https://www.livewellsd. org/i-want-to/find-resources/livewell-on-wheels-bus
“The owner reported that the damages amounted to $2,972 and withheld the security deposit,” a representative said.
RVshare says it’s been working with you during the dispute process. It says it spoke with your wife and “due to the unforeseen weather event and the fact that it is unclear if the owner provided the proper maintenance post-trip, we are refunding the security deposit in good faith,” a representative told me.
If there’s a takeaway from this case, it’s that you need to choose your insurance coverage carefully -- especially when renting a specialty vehicle like an RV. But there’s also a lesson learned for RVshare. Maybe it offers too many insurance options, which confuses its customers. Why not just include insurance in all rentals, which would eliminate future cases like yours?
Christopher Elliott is the founder of Elliott Advocacy, a nonprofit organization that helps consumers solve their problems. Email him at chris@elliott.org or get help by contacting him on his site. © 2025 Christopher Elliott.
Suddenly, a rotten little freckle faced red-headed baby sister of the young lady in question popped her head up out of a hole in the floor, looked at us and shouted . . . “I’m tellin’ . !” Her name was Diane. Somehow I never forgot the little rascals name. I never did like her after that, either.
We departed that hay mow and barn in a hurry.
I guess somewhere along the line I learned my lesson and decided to only let the romantic in me take over . . . when we were indoors. In a proper and comfortable location.
Sometimes life just ain’t like the movies.
Protect Your medicare Number against fraud & abuse
Medicare fraud and abuse can happen anywhere. It’s important that you protect your Medicare number and other personal information, and check your Medicare claims regularly so you don’t become a victim.
To help spot and prevent Medicare fraud and abuse:
• Compare the dates and services on your calendar with the Medicare statements you get to make sure you got each service listed and that all the details are correct.
• Know what a Medicare health or drug plan can and can’t do before you join.
• Learn more about Medicare and recent scams.
If you suspect fraud call 1-800MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227).
If you have a Medicare Advantage Plan or Medicare drug plan you can also call the Investigations Medicare Drug Integrity Contractor (I-MEDIC) at 1-877-7SAFERX (1-877-772-3379)
When you call, have this information ready:
• Your name and Medicare Number.
• The name of the provider that
CasE NumbEr: (Numero del Caso): 37-2022-00045811-Cu-Po-NC summoNs (CiTaCioN)
NOTICE TO DEFENDANT: (AVISO AL DEMANDADO): MICHAEL CAFRO, an individual; and DOES 1 through 20, inclusive.
YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF: (LO ESTA DEMANDANDO EL DEMANDANTE): JOE
MAGDIC.
NOTICE! You have been sued. The court may decide against you without your being heard unless you respond within 30 days. Read the information below. You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this summons and legal papers are served on you to file a written response at this court and have a copy served on the plaintiff. A letter or phone call will not protect you. Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form that you can use for your response. You can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online SelfHelp Center (www.courtinfo. ca.gov/selfhelp), your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form. If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money, and property may be taken without further warning from the court. There are other legal requirements. You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may want to
you’re reporting, along with any identifying information you may have.
• The service or item you’re questioning and when you supposedly got it.
• The amount that Medicare approved and paid.
• The date on your Medicare Summary Notice, health or drug plan’s Explanation of Benefits, or claim. Do
• Protect your Medicare Number and your Social Security Number.
• Guard your Medicare card like it’s a credit card.
• Become familiar with how Medicare uses your personal infor-
call an attorney referral service.
If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonprofit legal services program. You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Web site (www.lawhelpcalifornia. org), the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www. courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), or by contacting your local court or county bar association. NOTE: The court has a statutory lien for waived fees and costs on any settlement or arbitration award of $10,000 or more in a civil case. The court’s lien must be paid before the court will dismiss the case. AVISO! Lo han demandado. Si no responde dentro de 30 dias, la corte puede decidir en su contra sin escuchar su version. Lea la informacion a con-tinuacion. Tiene 30 DIAS DE CALENDARIO despues de que le entreguen esta citacion y papeles legales para presentar una respuesta por escrito en esta corte y hacer que se entregue una copia al demandante. Una carta o una llamada telefonica no lo protegen. Su respuesta por escrito tiene que estar en formato legal correcto si desea que procesen su caso en la corte. Es posible que haya un formulario que usted pueda usar para su respuesta. Puede encontrar estos formularios de la corte y mas informacion en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www.sucorte. ca.gov) en la biblioteca de leyes de su condado o en la corte que le quede mas cerca. Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentacion, pida al secretario de la corte que le de un formulario de exencion de pago de cuotas.
member of the plan. The agent who helped you join can also call you.
• A customer service representative from 1-800-MEDICARE can call you if you’ve called and left a message or a representative said that someone would call you back.
• If you filed a report of suspected fraud, you may get a call from someone representing Medicare to follow up on the status of your suspected fraud report.
Don’t
mation. If you join a Medicare health or drug plan, the plan will let you know how it will use your personal information.
• Check the receipts and statements you get from providers for mistakes, and call your provider’s office if you think a charge is incorrect. The person you speak to may be able to help you understand the services or supplies you got, or they may realize a billing error was made.
• Remember that Medicare will never call you to sell you anything or visit you at your home. Medicare, or someone representing Medicare, will only call and ask for personal information in limited situations:
• A Medicare health or drug plan may call you if you’re already a
LEGALS
Si no presenta su respuesta a tiempo, puede perder el caso por incumplimiento y la corte le podra quitar su sueldo, dinero y bienes sin mas advertencia. Hay otros requisitos legales. Es recomendable que llame a un abogado inmediatamente. Si no conoce a un abogado, puede llamar a un servicio de remision a abogados. Si no puede pagar a un abogado, es posible que cumpla con los requisitos para obtener servicios legales gratuitos de un programa de servicios legales sin fines de lucro. Puede encontrar estos grupos sin fines de lucro en el sitio web de California Legal Services, (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California, (www. sucorte.ca.gov) o poniendose en contacto con la corte o el colegio de abogados locales. AVISO: Por ley, la corte tiene derecho a reclamar las cuotas y los costos exentos por imponer un gravamen sobre cualquier recuperacion de $10,000 o mas de valor recibida mediante un acuerdo o una concesion de arbitraje en un caso de derecho civil. Tiene que pagar el gravamen de la corte antes de que la corte pueda desechar el caso. The name and address of the court is: (El nombre y di-reccion de la corte es): SAN DIEGO COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT, 325 South Melrose Drive, Vista, CA 92081.
The name, address and telephone number of plaintiff’s attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney is: (El nombre, la direccion y el numero de telefono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante que no tiene abogado, es): Ledezma Robles & Babaee LLP
/ 1851 E. First Street, Suite 610, Santa Ana, CA 92705 / Phone No. (657) 210-2050
Date: (Fecha) 11/14/2022
Clerk (Secretario): A. Carini
By: Ashley Carini, Deputy Clerk
4/24, 5/1, 5/8, 5/15/2025
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sTaTEmENT 2025-9007517
The name of the business: The Camp Transformation Center Oceanside, located at 4095 Oceanside Blvd, Suite H, Oceanside, CA 92056. Registrant, Loveptfit LLC, 4095 Oceanside Blvd, Suite H, Oceanside, CA 92056. This business is operated by a Limited Liability Company. First day of business: 4/3/2025 /s/ Emma Prieto De Torres, CEO with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 4/16/2025 4/24, 5/1, 5/8, 5/15/2025
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sTaTEmENT 2025-9007387
The name of the business: The Gold District, located at 336 W. 2nd Ave., Escondido, CA 92025. Registrant, Kurmac Inc, 1253 Activity Dr., Ste A, Vista, CA 92081. This business is operated by a Corporation. First day of business: 4/5/2025
/s/ Laura Cortez, Secretary with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 4/15/2025 4/24, 5/1, 5/8, 5/15/2025
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sTaTEmENT 2025-9006502
The name of the business: Backflow Club, located at 979-10127
• Give your Medicare card, Medicare Number, Social Security card, or Social Security Number to anyone except your doctor or people you know should have it (like insurers acting on your behalf or people who work with Medicare, like your State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP)
• Accept offers of money or gifts for free medical care.
• Allow anyone, except your doctor or other Medicare providers, to review your medical records or recommend services.
• Join a Medicare health or drug plan over the phone unless you called them.
Visit https://oig.hhs.gov/fraud/report-fraud/ for more information.
Woodland Pkwy, San Marcos, CA 92069. Registrant, Jeffrey Eduin Flynt, 979-10127 Woodland Pkwy, San Marcos, CA 92069. This business is operated by an Individual. First day of business: 4/1/2025
/s/ Jeffrey E. Flynt with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 4/1/2025
4/24, 5/1, 5/8, 5/15/2025
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sTaTEmENT 2025-9006847
The name of the business: Ramborista Arborist Supplies, located at 1212 N. Broadway #J, Escondido, CA 92026. Registrant, Guadalupoe Santiago Santiago, 1212 N. Broadway #J, Escondido, CA 92026. This business is operated by an Individual. First day of business: 4/7/2025
/s/ Guadalupe Santiago with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 4/7/2025 4/24, 5/1, 5/8, 5/15/2025
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sTaTEmENT 2025-9007072
The name of the business: Arkdrumsticks, located at 228 Franciscan Way, Oceanside, CA 92057. Registrant, Alberto Antonio Suarez, 228 Franciscan Way, Oceanside, CA 92057. This business is operated by an Individual. First day of business: 11/5/2024 /s/ Alberto Antonio Suarez with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 4/9/2025 4/24, 5/1, 5/8, 5/15/2025
ordEr To sHoW CausE for CHaNgE of NamE 25Cu017849N
TO ALL INTERESTED PER-
SONS: Petitioner Bobby A. Alvarez filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: Alfred Bobb Austin III to Proposed name Bobby Alfred Alvarez. 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 No hearing will occur on above date. Please see attachment 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 6, 2025 /s/ Brad A. Weinreb, Judge of the Superior Court 4/24, 5/1, 5/8, 5/15/2025
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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
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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, Jorge F . 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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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 PER-
SONS: 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 PER-
SONS: 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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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sTaTEmENT 2025-9006780
The name of the business: The Unit Performance Cages, lo-
cated 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
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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
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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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sTaTEmENT 2025-9006480
The name of the business: Shine Squad, located at 13221 Carriage Rd., Apt 5, Poway, CA 92064. Registrant, Victoria Graciela Herrera, 13221 Carriage Rd., Apt 5, Poway, CA 92064. This business is operated by an Individual. First day of business: 4/1/2025
/s/ Victoria Graciela Herrera with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 4/1/2025 4/17, 4/24, 5/1, 5/8/2025
fiCTiTious busiNEss NamE sTaTEmENT 2025-9007273
The name of the business: Olivio Landscape, Olivio Irrigation, located at 1429 Dubuque St., Apt B, Oceanside, CA 92058. Registrant, Jose Olivio, 1429 Dubuque St., Apt. B, Oceanside, CA 92058. This business is operated by an Individual. First day of business: 4/11/2025 /s/ Jose Olivio with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/ Recorder of San Diego on 4/11/2025 4/17, 4/24, 5/1, 5/8/2025
CasE NumbEr: (Numero del Caso): 37-2024-00016424-CL-CL-NC summoNs (CiTaCioN)
NOTICE TO DEFENDANT: (AVISO AL DEMANDADO): NATHAN A. FIGUEROA aka NATHAN ADAM FIGUEROA aka NATHAN FIGUEROA, an individual; and DOES 1 through 20, inclusive.
YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF: (LO ESTA DEMANDANDO EL DEMANDANTE): LBS FINANCIAL CREDIT UNION, a California corporation. NOTICE! You have been sued. The court may decide against you without your being heard unless you respond within 30 days. Read the information below.
You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this summons and legal papers are served on you to file a written response at this court and have a copy served on the plaintiff. A letter or phone call will not protect you. Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form that you can use for your response. You can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/ selfhelp), your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form. If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money, and property may be taken without further warning from the court.
There are other legal requirements. You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call an attorney referral service. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonprofit legal services program. You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Web site (www. lawhelpcalifornia.org), the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/ selfhelp), or by contacting your local court or county bar association. NOTE: The court has a statutory lien for waived fees and costs on any settlement or arbitration award of $10,000 or more in a civil case. The court’s lien must be paid before the court will dismiss the case. AVISO! Lo han demandado. Si no responde dentro de 30 dias, la corte puede decidir en su contra sin escuchar su version. Lea la informacion a continuacion.
Tiene 30 DIAS DE CALENDARIO despues de que le entreguen esta citacion y papeles legales para presentar una respuesta por escrito en esta corte y hacer que se entregue una copia al demandante. Una carta o una llamada telefonica no lo protegen. Su respuesta por escrito tiene que estar en formato legal correcto si desea que procesen su caso en la corte. Es posible que haya un formulario que usted pueda usar para su respuesta. Puede encontrar estos formularios de la corte y mas informacion en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www. sucorte.ca.gov) en la biblioteca de leyes de su condado o en la corte que le quede mas cerca. Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentacion, pida al secretario de la corte que le de un formulario de exencion de pago de cuotas. Si no presenta su respuesta a tiempo, puede perder el caso por incumplimiento y la corte le podra quitar su sueldo, dinero y bienes sin mas advertencia. Hay otros requisitos legales. Es recomendable que llame a un abogado inmediatamente. Si no conoce a un abogado, puede llamar a un servicio de remision a abogados. Si no puede pagar a un abogado, es posible que cumpla con los requisitos para obtener servicios legales gratuitos de un programa de servicios legales sin fines de lucro. Puede encontrar estos grupos sin fines de lucro en el sitio web de California Legal Services, (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California, (www.sucorte.ca.gov) o poniendose en contacto con la corte o el colegio de abogados locales. AVISO: Por ley, la corte tiene derecho a reclamar las cuotas y los costos exentos por imponer un gravamen sobre cualquier recuperacion de $10,000 o mas de valor recibida mediante un
acuerdo o una concesion de arbitraje en un caso de derecho civil. Tiene que pagar el gravamen de la corte antes de que la corte pueda desechar el caso.
The name and address of the court is: (El nombre y direccion de la corte es): SAN DIEGO COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT, 325 South Melrose Drive, Vista, CA 92081.
The name, address and telephone number of plaintiff’s attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney is: (El nombre, la direccion y el numero de telefono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante que no tiene abogado, es): KAREL ROCHA, 212413, PRENOVOST, NORMANDIN, DAWE & RO-CHA, 2122 North Broadway, Suite 200, Santa Ana, California 92706, (714) 5472444
Date: (Fecha) 04/09/2024
Clerk (Secretario)
By: E. Deavers, Deputy (Adjunto)CN115353 8381.3592 Apr 17,24, May 1,8, 2025
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sTaTEmENT 2025-9006966
The name of the business: Hair Studio 101, located at 4192 Oceanside Blvd., Oceanside, CA 92056. Registrant, Veronica C. Dabney, 1115 Geronimo Pl., Vista, CA 92056. This business is operated by an Individual. First day of business: 12/14/17 /s/ Veronica C. Dabney with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 4/12/2025
4/17, 4/24, 5/1, 5/8/2025
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sTaTEmENT 2025-9007115
The name of the business: San Diego Family Assistance, located at 3675 Ruffin Rd., San Diego, CA 92123. Registrant, CK Private Properties LLC, 1095 Sugar View Dr, Ste 500, Sheridan, WY 82801. This business is operated by a Limited Liability Company. First day of business: N/A /s/ John Keane, CEO with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 4/9/2025 4/17, 4/24, 5/1, 5/8/2025
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sTaTEmENT 2025-9007235
The name of the business: Ca Field Services, located at 767 Puerto Oro Ct., Oceanside, CA 92057. Registrant, Julie Ann Gilchrist, 767 Puerto Oro Ct., Oceanside, CA 92057. This business is operated by an Individual. First day of business: N/A /s/ Julie Ann Gilchrist with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 4/11/2025
4/24, 5/1, 5/8, 5/15/2025
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sTaTEmENT 2025-9006822
The name of the business: Evolvtan, located at 1784 La Costa Meadows Drive, Ste 101, San Marcos, CA 92078. Registrant, Evolv Brands Inc, 1784 La Costa Meadows Drive, Ste 101, San Marcos, CA 92078. This business is operated by a Corporation. First day of business: 5/15/2015 /s/ Faraje Kharsa, CEO with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 4/7/2025 4/24, 5/1, 5/8, 5/15/2025
