February 26, 2026

THE HEALERS

By Friedrich Gomez & lyle e. davis

Those of us in our middle earlies often have to contend with aches and pains that the younger set does not experience. At least not as often. Enter the Healers.

Two under-used elements in the health professions are acupuncture and chiropractic.

I (lyle) have experienced both and am a big supporter of both.

About 15 years ago I was hit with extreme vertigo. I consulted both the Veteran’s Administration Hospital in La Jolla and Kaiser Permanente. Both administered a series of tests; both came back with the same verdict:

“We agree you have extreme vertigo . . . but we don’t know what caused it and we don’t know how to cure it.”

So I consulted long time fellow Kiwanis member Dr. Stephen Heilman, a chiropractor.

One adjustment. Vertigo was gone!

A year or two later I experienced extreme pain in my right hip and upper right leg. Went back to Dr. Heilman; two adjustments . . .and the sciatica, which was causing the pain, was gone! He simply relieved the pressure on the sciatic nerve . . . and my body returned to normal!

Now, I see Dr. Steve once or twice a year, just for a routine adjustment to make certain I’m where I should be.

More recently, after going through about four years of serious health problems, two cancers, a heart attack, COVID, kidney stone removal and, worst of all, shingles, I was continuing to have neuropathy in both feet and, worse, in both hands. I am a type 2 diabetic so it’s likely the foot neuropathy is caused by di-

Dr. Stephen Heilman, D.C.

Dr. Mary Cen, Certified Acupuncturist

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abetes; the hands are more likely a residual effect of shingles. (Shingles attacks and sometimes kills nerves in your body). My hands were of greatest concern. Being a writer, if my fingers don’t work then I can no longer write and will have become, essentially, useless.

And so I returned to visit Dr. Mary Cen, a certified acupuncturist in San Marcos. I told her doctors from both the VA and Kaiser took note of my numbness and lack of flexibility in both hands . . . but had no idea how to deal with the phenomenon.

Mary spent two hours with me, consultation, exam and treatment. And, within days, I began to recover flexibility in my right hand, and, somewhat more limited, in my left hand.

I bow down in reverential awe to both Dr. Stephen Heilman and Dr. Mary Cen . . . the Healers! There are many excellent chiropractors available in our marketplace, a smaller number of outstanding

Give Us This Day

Our Daily Chuckle

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

So why is it that when Star Trek ‘boldly go where no one has gone before’ they always find someone there?

Coffee. Robe. Newspaper. Slippers. Loyal dog. What else should I steal before my neighbors wake up?

acupuncturists. The secret is finding the right one.

Some work out well, some don’t. I’m very happy to have found Dr. Steve and Dr. Cen.

While chiropractic care may not be for everyone, it is equally true that tens of millions of Americans are finding that chiropractors have been the “right fit” for their particular condition.

Today in 2026, chiropractors are recognised as legitimate, licenced healthcare providers in all 50 U.S. states and are considered the thirdlargest doctorate-level, direct-access health profession.

PUBLIC INTEREST IN CHIROPRACTIC CARE IN THE UNITED STATES IS SOARING!

Today, millions of Americans are heading in the direction of chiropractors, and this upward surge is not a temporary trend, but a significant upswing with a market growth that is steadily increasing, according to top industry analysts.

In our new year of 2026 the Bureau of Labor Statistics has gone on re-

censes and make driving illegal. ***

I’ve finally decided to become a procrastinator. I’ll probably start tomorrow. Maybe.

BEFORE. B-E-F-O-R-E. Not B4. We speak English. Not Bingo.

Zombies eat brains. You are safe.

I used to eat a lot of natural foods until I learned that most people die of natural causes.

cord stating: “In 2026, the adoption of chiropractic care among Americans continues to rise, driven by a preference for non-invasive, drug-free pain management and an aging population.”

Add to this calculus, an ever-expanding younger generation.

(Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics)

MY FULL RECOVERY FROM SCIATICA.

In one documented medical case study, a patient suffering from sciatica credits the curing of this condition and improvement of general health to chiropractic treatments.

This is far from being an isolated case, but indicative of a wider macrocosm across the U.S.

Before consulting a chiropractor, the patient’s regular doctor had informed him that his life depended on back surgery. At this point, he was desperate for an alternative form of treatment, as he was constantly using painkillers with his current physician which didn’t always work. And surgery was not an attractive

Have you noticed since everyone has a cell phone these days no one talks about seeing UFOs like they used to? ***

Whenever I feel blue, I start breathing again.

All of us could take a lesson from the weather. It pays no attention to criticism.

In the 60’s, people took acid to make the world weird. Now the world is weird and people take Prozac to make it normal.

option to him.

WHEN ALL VIABLE OPTIONS WERE (NOT) PRESENTED TO HIM.

It is documented that the patient felt powerless when told that surgical intervention was his “last resort” and he felt he had exhausted all viable options.

The patient decided to research things on his own.

And there was no better place to start than to visit the official website of the AMA (American Medical Association).

And so he did.

And it changed his life forever.

It finally salvaged his horrific life from persistent suffering and endless torment and sleepless nights.

His eyes widened, as it traced over the following on his computer screen: “The American Medical Associa-

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vegetable oil is made from vegetables, then what is baby oil made from?

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Do illiterate people get the full effect of Alphabet Soup?

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Does pushing the elevator button more than once make it arrive faster?

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Why doesn’t glue stick to the inside of the bottle?

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This is my step ladder. My real ladder left when I was five.

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I appreciate the police escort . . . but shouldn’t they be in front of me?

Newsom’s logic: To close budget gap, increase fees on driver’s li-

There are two kinds of pedestrians . . . The quick and the dead.

Healthy is merely the slowest possible rate at which one can die. ***

The only difference between a rut and a grave is the depth.

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Health nuts are going to feel stupid someday, lying in hospitals dying of nothing. ***

How is it that one careless match can start a forest fire, but it takes a whole box to start a campfire?

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Who was the first person to look at a cow and say, ‘I think I’ll squeeze these dangly things and drink whatever comes out’? Hmmmmm, How about eggs ? . . .

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If Jimmy cracks corn and no one cares, why is there a song about him? ***

If corn oil is made from corn, and

I’m a man of my convictions . . . but more proud of my acquittals.

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I drank too much on the night before my first flight so, yes, I’m weaving on a jet plane.

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These economic times are making it increasing difficult to drive a Chevy to the levee until said levee is dry.

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tion actively encourages patients to ask questions, fully understand their treatment options, and then seek a second opinion. AMA policy, specifically in its Code of Medical Ethics, recognizes this as part of patient autonomy and empowerment.”

What he further read gave him renewed hope, and he then realised that surgery may not, in fact, be “his last resort” and that it was not necessarily true that his normal life “depended on back surgery.”

The printed words on his computer screen caused him to dare to believe that he could reclaim his life after all . . . without major surgery.

His eyes further read something that put tears of happiness in his eyes.

Verbatim, the words from the AMA read thusly: Medical doctors now recognize chiropractors as a specialist referral and as a viable option.

DIRECT ACCESS

In the U.S., chiropractors are considered primary contact providers, meaning patients often do not need a referral from a medical doctor to seek care. And they could still be covered by their insurance.

REFERRAL PROCESS

While many doctors are open to making referrals, studies indicate a significant number of primary care providers prefer to recommend that patients find a chiropractor on their own, rather than the physician issuing a formal, direct referral.

In this particular case study, that was all the patient needed to read.

He decided to give chiropractic treatment a try – and he is so happy that he did.

His chiropractor took some X-rays that showed a nerve was being pinched in his back and this was causing both back and leg pain.

In the wake of a couple of visits and simple adjustments, the lifethreatening pain that had been holding him back was relieved and he has been completely cured of sciatica, to this day!

Today, he is not only pain free, but the benefits go far beyond that.

He is now sleeping better, is worry-free, and contented.

Also his allergies and indigestion has ceased to plague him. And as a consequence of his chiroprac-

tic care, his energy have also improved.

A similar story is what brought “Dr. Steve” not only to chiropractic but to a thriving successful career as a chiropractor. “I was driving home late one evening and a car ran a red light and plowed into me as I was going through the intersection. I was quite shaken up by the experience, but I was “fine” or so I thought. By the next morning excruciating pain and muscle spasms traveled throughout my neck and back, and the pounding headaches seemed to never quit.I saw my family doctor because “that was who you go to when you are not feeling good,” and he gave me a list of exercises, and the typical anti-inflammatory medication with some muscle relaxers. Not only did I find them to taste disgusting, but they made me sleepy and depressed. I inquired about chiropractic care as I had chiropractic adjustments as a child from my godfather, but the doctor instructed for me to NOT go to a Chiropractor as the treatments would hurt too much (actually the phrase he used was “they will KILL you”).Well after two weeks of continuously feeling worse I decided to go to a Chiropractor anyway. The first thing I noticed was how detailed and thorough the examination was; in fact, significantly more thorough than the visit to the medical doctor. I had the feeling that the Chiropractor really understood my situation and made me confident that he knew what I was going through. From the very first adjustment my body responded favorably, and the tremendous relief of pain that I experienced with every spinal adjustment eventually made my back stronger and more flexible. But that was not my biggest miracle. My never-ending skull-splitting headaches that made studying impossible began to disappear. My first year of college provided me with a learning opportunity I could never have learned in a classroom, for Dr. Salem instilled in me the desire to become a Doctor of Chiropractic. I’ll never forget what he told me… “Steve, you should become a Chiropractor like your godfather was, you will get sick people well without using drugs or surgery, and you will develop a passion for going to work every day. There is no other career that will give you this same feeling that I have!” He said it with such certainty, and it was from the heart. No other doctor had talked to me about loving their profession like that. The choice seemed so obvious and so absolute that I knew I had to go to the administrative office at the school and set my major to prechiropractic studies. It was a matter of formality of course, as every

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Parkinson’s support group meeting March 2nd • 10am to noon

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Free monthly meetings for people with Parkinson’s and their care partners are held from 10 am un-

til Noon at San Rafael Church, 17252 Bernardo Center Drive, Rancho Bernardo, in the Parish Hall. Our featured speaker for Monday, March 2nd is Stephanie Murphy, who is the new Executive Director for the Parkinson’s Association of San Diego. Separate breakout sessions for People with Parkinson’s and care partners will follow the presentation to discuss successes and challenges.

Come learn, share, meet, and enjoy the free refreshments with other involved Parkinson’s persons. Please call (760) 749-8234 or (760) 518-1963 if you have any questions.

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East Valley Parkway business association meeting 2nd Wednesday • 2pm

March 11th, June 10th, April 8th, July 8th, May 13th and August 12th. At Elote Restaurant, 1760 E. Valley Pkwy, Escondido. Visit www.evalley-parkway.com for more information.

*** Writers Workshop February 28th • 1-3pm

Join award-winning author and editor, Deborah Halverson, for an in-person workshop on five game-changing techniques for writing fiction that speaks to teens and tweens. Learn how to capture their worldview, earn their trust, and craft stories young readers can’t put down.

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other medical degree required the exact same prerequisites. But I knew from that moment forward that being a Chiropractor was meant to be for me. We would love to make a difference for you.”

And thus, after Chiropractic School, Stephen Heilman became Dr. Stephen Heilman, D.C. (Doctor of Chiropractic)

NOTE: Sadly, patients are often left without fully and properly being informed of all viable options open to them in the medical profession. Such omissions between doctor-patient relations is crucial, even if such omissions are not by design but accidental.

The AMA requires all doctor-patient relations and communications to be at their optimal level and that patients should fully comprehend and understand their medical condition as well as (all available) options which are open to them.

Is it negligence or on purpose that some patients are not readily told of all their medical options such as with chiropractors?

EARLY PROFESSIONAL JEALOUSY & SECRET SCANDAL AGAINST CHIROPRACTORS

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A memory from 2013 . . . (all better now!)

Dizziness

I’ve been having dizziness hit me . . . and increasing in intensity. Hadn’t fallen yet but came close a couple times. Thought it might be wax build up in the ears. Had the ears checked . . . ear wax was not the problem. VA audiologist scheduled a “positional vertigo” test for next Monday . . . said to eat a light meal, that I probably would not

BY THE PREVAILING MEDICAL COMMUNITY.

Although chiropractors are now recognised as legitimate, licenced healthcare providers in America, this was not always the case, and professional jealously against chiropractors from conventional doctors was prevalent, as is evidenced in historical court records.

Vestiges of earlier professional jealousy against chiropractic care still seems to persist today, often to the disadvantage and detrimental health of patients seeking relief from their various maladies (and never being told of chiropractic care).

While a historical, court-mandated shift removed bans on chiropractic association, full integration into the mainstream medical community still remains partial today, although referrals are increasingly common, particularly for musculoskeletal issues.

(Source: Google Search)

1987 LAWSUIT UNCOVERED CONSPIRACY BY THE AMA TO ELIMINATE CHIROPRACTIC PROFESSION AS A RIVAL.

Following a 1987 lawsuit (Wilk v. AMA) the American Medical Association (AMA) was found to have engaged in a conspiracy

like the test as, I guess, it would make me woozy.

Discussed this with my pals, Paul and Nome Van Middlesworth, owners of The Computer Factory in San Marcos. Paul: “Hey, Nome had the same thing. Dr. fixed her right up.” Nome: “I saw my dermatologist and when finished he said, ‘anything else I can do for you?’ I said, ‘well, if you could get rid of this dizziness, it’d be great.’ ‘No problem,’ said the doc. He adjusted Nome’s neck via a head adjustment. Two days later, all dizziness went away.”

Off I went to my friendly and talented local chiropractor (there are a number of excellent ones in North County). He adjusted me and voila! About 75% of the dizziness is gone!

What happens, apparently, is that crystals in your inner ear get out of balance and when they are out of balance, YOU are out of balance. The adjustment re-aligns the crystals.

I noticed when I got my adjustment that both my neck and back were ‘tight.’ I had not had an adjustment for several months. I will go back today or tomorrow for another adjustment. I want my neck and back

to eliminate the chiropractic profession by spreading information designed to discredit chiropractic care through public media and the scientific literature.

After the lawsuit, the AMA lifted bans on professional chiropractic association.

The 1987 lawsuit concluded that the AMA engaged in an unlawful conspiracy to restrict, contain, and eliminate the chiropractic profession, but finally affirming (admitting) the legitimacy of chiropractors as a rival, rather than being a unscientific profession.

AND YET TODAY AS A CAREGIVER TO MY “ADOPTED DAD” I FOUND THAT DOCTORS STILL DON’T LIST CHIROPRACTORS AS A VIABLE OPTION.

I have witnessed first-hand his patient-doctor consultations, often regarding various intense pain he has suffered through various maladies.

Sometimes through excruciating, torturous pain, I have sat and heard him practically imploring his various doctors:

“Is there anything that can be explored or for you to recommend as a possible option to eliminate -- or at least to alleviate -- my pain?”

In all of these scenarios at various

to be loose and flexible, not tight.

I’m a big believer and supporter of chiropractic. Good pal and fellow Kiwanian, Dr. Steve Heilman, is a great chiropractor (Escondido); Dr. Mark Cavagna (who just goes by the name of Dr. Mark - Cavagna rhymes with Lasagna . . . but rather than explain it, he just has folks call him Dr. Mark . . . also an excellent chiropractor (San Marcos).

Often, a visit to your friendly and talented chiropractor will result in a lot less need to see a medical doctor.

Even though 75% of my dizziness has disappeared I’ll still keep my appointment Monday for the positional vertigo test(s) just to ensure all bases are covered. I suspect, however, that another visit to the chiropractor will remove any remaining dizziness.

Aches? Pains? Dizziness? Tell your chiropractor about it. Chances are he, or she, can help you out.

hospital settings and with different specialists, not once have any of these physicians – through the years -- ever recommended chiropractic care, at least, as a possible option to even be considered.

(After such consultations, I would often cry my eyes out at night, unknown to my Dad.)

Fortunately, my Dad was wise enough to have long-explored the practical benefits derived from chiropractic care and to this day in 2026 he still has his favourite chiropractor here in Escondido who is efficacious and brilliant in his profession, Dr. Stephen Heilman.

However, my concern for others remains: What about all those millions of other patients around the United States – my fellow Americans -- who haven’t had this chiropractic option presented to them, despite their pleas for their physicians to explore all feasible treatments, short of surgery?

Clarification in referencing my Dad. Through the years, our vast readership is aware that my editor/ publisher lyle e. davis has made known that he intended to legally adopt me years ago; explored the proceedings; and planned to ex-

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I’ve often referred to him as “the Will Rogers of Congress,” Bruce Carlton called him “The Will Rogers of our time.”

This collection of his quips is priceless.

Bruce Carlson: Southerners have a way with words, some better than others. Start the year with some Truthful Humor: Louisiana Sen. John Kennedy. The Will Rogers of our time.

Kennedy graduated Magna cum Laude from Vanderbilt, has a Law degree from the University of Virginia, and a degree from Oxford in England. He is no country bumpkin; he is very insightful & a bit humorous.

Comment about Cuomo lecturing us. “It’s like a frog calling you ugly”.

--Louisiana Sen. John Kennedy

I love Kennedy - here is some of his wisdom.

When Senator John Kennedy of Louisiana speaks, I listen. While

This election in Ga will be the most important in history. You have nothing to worry about unless you are a taxpayer, parent, gun owner, cop, person of faith, or an unborn baby!

Man About Town

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ecute the legal paperwork. But I told him: “Dad, as a Christian, God’s laws are above any manmade laws, and in God’s eyes He already knows what’s in our hearts – that I am your son and you’re my Dad -- so there is no need to go through all the trouble. God bears witness to the truth . . . and no power under Heaven or Earth can ever change that.”

By the way, just in recent weeks while my Dad was having consultation with his neurologist, I noticed that ONLY after he brought up chiropractors and acupuncturists, did the specialist suddenly reveal that the V.A Hospital, indeed, had an approved list of both chiropractors and acupuncturists long available for consideration!

50% OF ALL AMERICANS HAVE NOW VISITED A CHIROPRACTOR!

The field of chiropractic treatments is rapidly gaining mainstream acceptance, with nearly 50% (nearly half) of all U.S. adults having vis-

ited a chiropractor at some point in their lives.

This is an astounding figure that is unprecedented. And it is growing!

FREQUENCY

Approximately 1 million chiropractic adjustments are performed every business day in the United States. With over 35 million Americans receiving chiropractic care annually, this high-frequency, non-drug approach is primarily used to treat musculoskeletal pain and improve overall wellness.

PATIENT RESULTS

77% of people who receive chiropractic care for back pain describe it as “very effective” and are happy to forego any surgical intervention. (https://www.google.com/search?q=how+many+Americans+incl uding+children+have+used+a+chi ropractor)

U.S. PRESIDENTS, WORLD LEADERS, ROYALTY & CELEBRITIES & THEIR CHIROPRACTORS.

U.S. PRESIDENT

JOHN F. KENNEDY

President John F. Kennedy openly acknowledged the great benefits of using chiropractic adjustments to manage chronic back pain throughout his adult life.

U.S. PRESIDENT GEORGE W. BUSH

President George W. Bush had a personal chiropractor during his presidency, whom he openly and gratefully acknowledged to the world as Dr. William Morgan.

U.S. PRESIDENT BILL CLINTON

President Bill Clinton had his favourite chiropractor for periodic care in the person of Dr. Stan Heard whenever Clinton was in Hot Springs, Arkansas.

THE BRITISH ROYAL FAMILY

It is no secret that Britain’s Royal Family has long-used chiropractors and their expertise. The Royal family has even used early forms of chiropractic care called “bone-settlers” along with their

court physicians far back in history – and still do.

MAHATMA GANDHI

It comes as a shock to many, but even history’s Mahatma Gandhi received chiropractic adjustments (his first adjustment was in 1942). He was so pleased with the results that he had a chiropractor stay with him for 90 days!

ARNOLD SCHWARZENEGGER

Movie star and former California Governor, Arnold Schwarzenegger, is a long-time chiropractic advocate who receives regular adjustments for himself and his family.

JERRY SEINFELD

Billionaire comedian Jerry Seinfeld makes no secret about regularly using chiropractic care and its great benefits. The globallypopular comedian is a “stickler” for any endorsements – but with chiropractic care -- he is openly an

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The most dangerous Thing You Can do When Traveling

by Christopher Elliott

It never crossed my mind that the most dangerous thing in Nairobi would be on the road. A mosquito carrying an exotic disease or a hippopotamus, maybe. But when I boarded a bus -- and then gripped the seat in front of me in panic as it nearly collided with several vehicles on the road -- I knew I was wrong.

Kenya has a reputation for dangerous traffic. About 3,000 people die on its roads annually, according to one report. That’s about 68 deaths per 10,000 registered vehicles, which is an astonishing 30 to 40 times greater than in highly motorized countries.

It gets worse. Driving, it turns out, is the most dangerous thing you can do as a traveler. Period.

“Motor vehicle accidents remain the leading cause of fatalities for travelers,” says Bob Bacheler of Flying Angels, a medical transport company.

It’s true, according to the CDC Yellow Book, road accidents are the number one cause of death abroad.

Yet most travelers spend more time researching restaurant reviews than checking local driving laws.

“Travelers frequently let their guard down when it comes to trans-

portation,” explains Deanna Caffrey, a director at Redpoint Travel Protection, “whether it’s hopping into an unlicensed taxi, renting a motorbike without a helmet, or assuming road conditions are the same as back home.”

Neville Mehra, who co-founded travel insurance company Genki after a decade of nomadic travel, puts it bluntly: “Renting a scooter is the leading cause of death among our members who’ve died while traveling.”

But there are other things that are risky for travelers. And they can can ruin your vacation.

“One of the most dangerous things

travelers do is forgo travel insurance because they assume nothing will go wrong,” says Joe Cronin, president of International Citizens Insurance.

The assumption costs people dearly. Mehra’s company recently handled a broken ankle claim in Bali that cost $31,011. Appendicitis surgery in Mexico? $34,708. Some hospital bills in Thailand have reached $132,000.

“While a simple doctor visit for the flu might cost $20 in Vietnam, emergency trauma care is much more expensive,” Mehra explains. “Hospitals in other countries can and do refuse treatment without upfront payment.”

Daniel Durazo, a spokesman for Allianz Travel Insurance, sees the aftermath regularly.

“Emergency medical coverage can help arrange and pay for medical care and even get you home if necessary,” he says. “Most U.S. health insurance plans don’t extend internationally.”

Is there a travel safety myth?

“The most dangerous assumption a traveler can make is that their journey will go smoothly,” says Anton Radchenko, CEO of AirAdvisor. He says airline screw-ups can put you in danger, from separating families to abandoning elderly passengers at the airport.

Susan Sherren, founder of luxury travel agency Couture Trips, says people are unprepared for the dangers of travel. She cites a remarkable statistic: Fully half of all climbers hiking Mount Kilimanjaro experience some form of altitude sickness because of lack of knowledge about acclimatization.

“Imagine if you’ve been training at sea level with your buddies, what a disaster this could turn into,” she says.

In short, people don’t know what to

Illustration by Dustin Elliott

Vista Mayor • John Franklin

My Meeting w/ EPA Administrator Zeldin: Hold mexico accountable

I joined Congressman Issa and Supervisor Jim Desmond for a follow-up meeting with EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin to make sure progress is being made to end the Tijuana Sewage Crisis.

I made it clear: Mexico must live up to its com-

mitments to repair its sewage treatment facilities and build new facilities. If they don’t, we must consider cutting off their access to fresh water—one gallon of potable water for every gallon of sewage they send north. No more delays. No more excuses. It’s time for action and accountability.

Here’s what the Mexican government’s lack of urgency has cost us: Over 100 billion gallons of toxic sewage dumped into the Pacific, Navy SEALs poisoned during training in contaminated waters. 1,000+ consecutive days of beach closures in places like Imperial Beach and millions of dollars in damage to our economy and coastal communities

Enough is enough.

Administrator Zeldin promised

that this administration will no longer accept the status quo and delivered by signing Minute 333. As a result, for the first time in years, there’s real hope this crisis can be solved. There are plans to have projects finished in the next two years, with final completion in 2028. We will continue to receive quarterly updates regarding this situation directly from the EPA.

But we need to keep up the pressure.

We must demand accountability, protect our coast, and stop this environmental disaster once and for all.

Vista Mayor John Franklin, www.johnfranklin.org

The Paper hasn’t had an article on the Old Bold Pilots in a long time. One of our members, Royce Williams, will be receiving the Congressional Medal of Honor in the next couple of days (probably Tuesday). We also have a Ukraine pilot, Alex Poddoubnyi, who flew the An-225 ... largest plane in the world. Then there’s U-2 pilot Bill Walker. I think you may find a good story or two among us.

Royce Williams received a per-

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5th District Supervisor • Jim Desmond

Every dollar matters

San Diego Deserves Accountability Before New Taxes

While San Diego families were grieving loved ones lost to fentanyl, a county-funded nonprofit executive was allegedly spending their tax dollars on plastic surgery and vacations to Hawaii.

This week, the San Diego County District Attorney announced six felony charges against the former chief operating officer of the Harm Reduction Coalition of San Diego — a nonprofit that received more than $5 million in county contracts to distribute Narcan and prevent fentanyl deaths. The charges allege that more than $130,000 in those funds were stolen and spent on cosmetic procedures, luxury travel, and personal expenses.

Let that sink in. While first responders were racing to get Narcan into the hands of people who needed it most, these life-saving dollars were allegedly being siphoned off for trips to Hawaii and Disneyland.

What makes this case even more alarming is the breakdown in oversight. As the District Attorney revealed, even after professional county staff raised concerns, county officials awarded a second contract to this organization — allowing the defendant to continue lining her pockets with public funds. The county’s own audit had flagged significant financial control weaknesses. A background check revealed the individual had a prior conviction for stealing more than $500,000 from a previous employer. Every red flag imaginable was there. Officials moved forward anyway and I was not informed.

To be clear about where I stand: I have never supported harm reduction efforts such as drug checking or needle distribution, as I believe they cause more harm than they prevent. But I do support Narcan distribution, and it is reprehensible that dollars meant to save lives from overdose were stolen instead.

This is not about casting blame. It

is about protecting public trust.

When public funds are distributed — particularly to outside nonprofits — accountability cannot fade. Taxpayer dollars are not blank checks. They are earned by hardworking families already stretched thin by the rising cost of living, and those families deserve to know their money is being used responsibly. That is why I have called for a public presentation outlining the county’s fraud prevention safeguards and greater transparency in spending.

This issue is personal to me. I have led the fight against fentanyl at the county since the beginning — from mandatory education in our schools to the “One Pill Can Kill” awareness campaign with the District Attorney. Every dollar meant for that fight represents a life that could be saved. When those dollars are misused, it is not just a financial failure. It is a betrayal of the families counting on us.

And it raises a much bigger question.

Right now, there are active efforts to raise taxes on San Diego families — a proposed half-cent countywide sales tax that could generate $360 million a year. The

county just spent $320,000 on political consultants to study whether voters would support it.

Before asking families for a single dollar more, government needs to prove it can be trusted with the dollars it already has.

We don’t have a revenue problem. We have an accountability problem.

Oversight works. Transparency works. Audits work. When we shine light on spending, problems get caught and corrected. We should not wait for larger scandals before demanding stronger safeguards.

San Diegans work too hard for their money to see it wasted. I will keep fighting to make sure every dollar is spent the way it was intended — transparently, responsibly, and in service of the families who are counting on us.

Every dollar matters. Every life matters. And accountability is not negotiable.

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

San Marcos Mayor • Rebecca Jones san marcos senior Center to get more Comfortable Year-round

The San Marcos Senior Center is getting an upgrade to its heating and cooling system improving year-round comfort for the seniors who rely on the center every day.

Once complete, which is on track for this spring, the upgraded heating and cooling system will provide more reliable, energy-efficient climate control, keeping things cool in the summer, warm in the winter and comfortable no matter the season.

While the senior center is temporarily closed for construction, programs are still running and have been relocated to nearby facilities like the Richmar Center (131 Richmar Ave.) and the San Marcos Community Center (3 Civic Center Drive).

Our activities help older adults stay active, make connections, and keep learning through engaging programs and activities. We also offer community resources and nutrition services to support wellness, independence and vibrant living.

You can check out what’s happening this month and beyond at www.sanmarcosca.gov/seniors. We look forward to welcoming our community back to an even more comfortable and inviting senior center this spring!

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Mayor Rebecca Jones, City of San Marcos • 760-744-1050 rjones@san-marcos.net

advocate and patient and is highly complimentary of the profession.

SYLVESTER STALLONE & MEL GIBSON

Mega-actors, Sylvester Stallone and Mel Gibson, regularly use chiropractic care for maintaining health and peak performances in their respective films. Mel Gibson famously and openly used a chiropractor on the movie set of The Patriot to keep the stunt crew and himself in top condition.

TAYLOR SWIFT

Billionaire and global rock superstar Taylor Swift uses chiropractic care to maintain her stamina and physical well-being during her grueling worldwide touring schedule.

MICHAEL JORDAN

Often called “The Greatest Basketball Player of All-Time”, Michael Jordan used chiropractic care to enhance his extraordinary professional career and still does today during his retirement years in 2026.

TIGER WOODS

Legendary golfer Tiger Woods has long used a chiropractor. During his youth Tiger Woods used a chiropractor to manage his “growth spurt soreness” and to maintain his swing later in life. Tiger Woods

still uses chiropractic care today.

TOM BRADY

Legendary NFL quarterback, who gained famed when he played 20 seasons for the New England Patriots and won six Super Bowl championships, regularly used chiropractic care as a necessity to maintain his optimal performance and as a non-invasive procedure. Brady has been called “The Greatest NFL Quarterback of All-Time.” As such, Tom Brady goes so far as to credit chiropractic care as a “key component” for his longevity in the NFL. Today in 2026, the Immortal One, Tom Brady, still uses chiropractic care in his life.

MUHAMMAD ALI

Used chiropractic care with satisfying results.

BOB HOPE

Chiropractic care is nothing new in Hollywood, today or yesteryear. Legendary comedian and movie star Bob Hope credited his chiropractor for his longevity. Others include Clark Gable, Elizabeth Taylor, Julie Andrews, Clint Eastwood, Neil Diamond, et al.

ACUPUNCTURE IS NOW GROWING AT A MOST PHENOMENAL RATE ACROSS ALL PARTS OF THE UNITED STATES!

Acupuncture is officially recognised by the American Medical Association (AMA) as a valid treatment

Over 10 million treatments are administered annually, with 72.8 % of users seeking relief for a wide spectrum of conditions such as chronic back pain, arthritis, and post-herpetic neuralgia (PHN) and the nerve damage caused by shingles.

LOSS OF FINGER DEXTERITY CAUSED BY SHINGLES.

Loss of digital dexterity, known as “peripheral neuropathy,” is caused when the shingles virus damages specific nerves, resulting in the disruption of signals between the brain and the muscles. Acupuncture in this regard, can improve blood flow and stimulate nerve regeneration, all of which may assist with restoring finger flexibility and dexterity (such as picking up small objects like coins, paperclips, etc.), as well as a better grasp for writing instruments like pencils and pens.

VERTIGO & DIZZINESS & BALANCE ISSUES.

modality, particularly when integrated into pain management plans by trained, licenced professionals. As such, it is widely practised in 47 U.S. states including the nation’s capital in Washington, D.C.

During my (lyle) acupuncture appointment with Dr. Mary Cen, I asked her how she became involved in acupuncture. “When I was about 10 years old my mother was the Head Nurse at a large hospital in Shanghei, China. One day I had terrible stomach pains and my mom took me with her to work and introduced me to an acupuncturist. I refused to let them stick needles in me . . . so my mom wisely brought in a regular physician and he prescribed acupuncture. I then agreed to try it. And it worked. No more stomach pain. I even jumped up and down to see if it would return. No! The stomach pain was gone and it never returned. From that day on I began to study acupuncture, reading everything I could find. Later, I enrolled in acupuncture school. I studied acupuncture as well as Western Medicine.” (Mary is licensed to practice Western Medicine in China as well as acupuncture. She is licensed in California to practice acupuncture).

ACUPUNCTURE PERCENTAGE HAS DOUBLED WITHIN THE U.S.

In the U.S. the trending numbers are phenomenal and continue to grow with a staggering percentage of adult Americans partaking of acupuncture now (doubling) between 2002 and 2022.

Acupuncture can alleviate vertigo and dizziness by improving blood circulation in both the inner ear as well as the brain, and modulating the vestibular system. In addition to vertigo, these systemic areas interplay to also address walking and balance issues, muscle weakness, and even facial paralysis caused by the post shingles virus affecting “motor nerves” or specific “cranial nerves” which control and regulate balance (something which segments of mainstream medicine was unaware).

All of the above symptoms hit me (lyle). Primary concern was the numbness and inflexibility of my hands – but I also had balance issues, sleep deprivation issues, arthritic pain in my back and right shoulder (torn rotator cuff). Mary Cen treated these issues as well with some improvement in each area . . .but particularly in my hands and fingers, which was my primary concern.

GOOD

NEWS FOR U.S. VETERANS IN SAN DIEGO COUNTY.

The V.A. Hospital in La Jolla, California has an officially-approved referral list of both chiropractors and acupuncturists. Consult your V.A. doctor or specialist regarding these two disciplines and if it’s a nice fit for your particular medical needs.

IMPORTANT: It must be emphasised that all prospective patients should seek and select any chiropractic or acupuncture care in the same manner that they would seek any primary doctor or family physician, or any other medical spe-

Rebecca Jones

Know these Strategies to Spot AI Travel Scams

by Christopher Elliott

Randy Rupp thought he’d seen it all. A retired federal law enforcement agent with years of experience spotting fraud, he and his wife, Becki, were planning a hiking trip to Italy’s Dolomites. They’d booked their hotel in Bolzano months earlier through an online travel agency.

Then came the WhatsApp message that nearly got them. The message appeared to come from hotel staff and included specific details about their booking.

“It was very well written,” says Becki Rupp, a travel coach who’s helped countless clients navigate travel logistics. The scammer requested they re-enter their credit card information through a provided link.

Fortunately, a technical glitch saved them from getting ensnared.

“The landing page for the confirmation wasn’t working,” she remembers. That technical hiccup prompted her to contact the hotel directly through its official website. And, as it turns out, there was no problem with their reservation.

A New Age of Travel Fraud

The Rupps’ close call illustrates a disturbing trend: AI is making travel scams nearly impossible to detect.

Traditional red flags like poor grammar and obvious spelling mistakes have vanished, thanks to ChatGPT and Gemini. Today’s AI-powered scams feature flawless language, authentic-looking websites, and sophisticated social engineering that can fool even the most experienced travelers.

“Travel scams have proliferated with AI,” says Cayce Myers, a communication professor at Virginia Tech. “Scams play on urgency because people don’t have time to think and reflect on whether this is a genuine interaction or something that is manufactured through AI.”

The numbers are staggering. McAfee reports a 900 percent surge in AI travel scams in the last year, with one in five Americans getting scammed while booking travel. Of those who lost money, 13 percent reportedly lost over $500, and 5 percent lost more than $1,000.

How AI Supercharges Travel scams

How are scammers using AI to deceive you? This list is long.

deepfake Voice Calls. Scammers

now clone voices to impersonate airline representatives, hotel staff, or even travel companions in distress. These calls often include real booking details stolen from data breaches.

“But the rhythm or timing of the voice is usually off a little, or sounds a little too perfect,” says Mike Engelhart, chief technology officer at iSeatz.

ai-generated Phishing. Gone are the days of obvious phishing emails. AI now crafts messages with perfect grammar and authentic branding that mimic legitimate travel confirmations.

“AI technology can create messages that look very legitimate, without the errors you would normally expect,” says Edward Tian, CEO of GPTZero.

fake booking sites. AI generates entire travel websites complete with stolen photos, fabricated reviews, and cloned interfaces of legitimate platforms like Airbnb or Booking.com.

AI-Manufactured Reviews and Content. Fraudsters use AI to generate fake travel reviews or create social media personas offering discounted trips. Travel pictures and videos generated and edited using AI are used to lure people into paying for travel packages or tours that don’t exist.

These red flags still Work

Despite AI’s sophistication, experts say certain warning signs remain reliable.

Payment methods. Legitimate businesses don’t request payment via cryptocurrency, wire transfers, gift cards, or peer-to-peer apps like Venmo or Zelle.

urL irregularities. Look for

slight misspellings like “Booklng. com” instead of “Booking.com” or unusual domains ending in “.xyz” instead of “.com.”

Contact verification issues. If a “customer service” representative can’t verify basic booking details they should have access to, it’s likely a scam.

“Genuine providers can always confirm a booking reference, ticket number, and previously stored payment method without asking the customer to supply them,” says Nic Adams, co-founder of 0rcus.

But perhaps the biggest giveaway has to do with timing.

“Urgency is often a major red flag,” says Zoey Jiang, who teaches business technology at Carnegie Mellon University. “Beware of listings pressuring you with claims like ‘Only 1 left at this price!’”

What To do if You’re Caught

If you suspect you’re stuck in an AI scam, stop all communication immediately.

Contact your bank or credit card company. Ask it to freeze your accounts and dispute any credit card charges immediately.

Verify your booking independently. Use an official airline website and the published phone numbers. Do not use a link from an email message -- it might be a fake.

report the scam. Let the Federal Trade Commission and the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center know about it. To recover your money you may have to file a report as part of your dispute.

Reset your passwords. Enable two-factor authentication on all accounts.

document everything. Save screenshots, emails, and call logs. You may need them later.

“The faster you act, the better your chances of stopping any payments or reversing the charges,” advises Anusha Parisutham, the senior director of product at the AI company Feedzai.

Is there a fix to stop the AI scams?

Travel companies are fighting back with technology. They’re using tools like biometric verification -using face scans to prevent deepfake impersonation. They’re also implementing better cryptographic email signing to verify authentic communications and deploying AI scam detections to identify synthetic content.

“The same tools being used to deceive can also be used to protect,” notes Engelhart of iSeatz. “But it takes cross-platform collaboration and design choices that prioritize clarity over speed.”

Perhaps the most insidious aspect of AI travel scams is how they exploit our trust in technology. Travelers often assume that sophisticated, well-designed communications must be legitimate.

“Scammers count on silence and shame to keep their efforts going,” says Petros Efstathopoulos, vice president of research and development at RSAC, a cybersecurity conference. “By reporting the fraud and speaking out, you help protect others.”

The Rupps’ experience offers an important lesson: Even cybersecurity professionals and experienced travelers aren’t immune. The key is maintaining healthy skepticism in an age when perfect presentation no longer guarantees authenticity.

In a world where AI can clone voices, forge emails, and create entire fake travel experiences in minutes, the most powerful defense remains the most human one: pause and verify, and trusting your instincts when something feels off.

Otherwise, you might need a glitchy website to save your vacation.

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

Man About Town from page 4

Senator John Kennedy from Louisiana describes Democrats as the “wellintended arugula and tofu crowd.”

You can only be young once, but you can always be immature.

Americans are thinking, there are some good members of Congress, but we can’t figure out what they are good for. Others are thinking, how did these morons make it through the birth canal.

It’s as dead as four o’clock.

Always follow your heart.....but take your brains with you.

The short answer is ‘No.’ The long answer is ‘Hell No.’

It must suck to be that dumb.

When the Portland mayor’s IQ gets to 75, he oughta sell.

I keep trying to see Nancy Pelosi and Chuck Schumer’s point of view, but I can’t seem to get my head that far up my ass.

Go sell your crazy somewhere else... we are all stocked up here.

She has a Billy goat brain and a mockingbird mouth!

Sen. John Kennedy (R., La.) said on Wednesday that he trusted most Middle Eastern countries as much as gas station sushi.

You can get a goat to climb a tree, but you’d be better off hiring a squirrel.

This has been going on since Moby Dick was a minnow.

Don’t stand between a dog and a fire hydrant.

Our country was founded by geniuses, but it’s being run by idiots.

It appears that he might do the right thing, but only when closely supervised and cornered like a rat.

Dumb enough to be a twin of himself.

This is why space aliens won’t talk to us.

Democrats are running around like they found a hair in their biscuit.

Chuck Schumer just moos and follows Nancy Pelosi into the cow chute.

What planet did you parachute in from?

Just because you CAN sing doesn’t mean you should.

Senator John Kennedy on Nancy Pelosi, “She can strut sitting down!”

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US Army, Entertainment Director 1957-1959 Brooke Army Hospital Fort Sam Houston, Texas

War Correspondent South Vietnam 1967-68

Assimilated Grade/Rank Lt. Colonel, MACV (Military Assistance Command, Vietnam)

“The state of Texas was never invaded while I was on duty at Fort Sam. You could look it up!”

Chuckles continued on page 12

The Pastor says . . . imagination

Most events in life are rather mundane, but with imagination, they can become challenging and exciting. This would mean looking beyond the event and the account’s simplicity. For many, this would be anathema, forbidden, and sacrilegious, especially in the religious arena. But let’s give it a try in this article. First, though, in our everyday lives, let’s say that Greenland becomes annexed to the US. We would want to change the name to Trump. It would be a first to honor the man who made it happen, even though he wasn’t the first to have the idea. We didn’t change Alaska to Andrew Johnson or the Louisiana Territory to Thomas Jefferson. It would take a lot of imagination to break this pattern, but then, can we even imagine such an event happening? This question leads us to broader possibilities: Can we imagine a world without war, or one in which all people in this country and around the world are free? Is it possible that with love, there wouldn’t be murder, theft, divorce, and the fulfillment of life without cheating, taxes, and abusive behavior toward others? I would like to imagine all people being happy, healthy, and wise. But is it to be? Many would say that is not the real world. So such imagination would be folly. At least we can think about it.

There are two areas in the Biblical field that I am constantly asked about that will take great imagination. Jesus discusses both. In fact, He brings them into focus. To connect our imaginative exercise to matters of faith, let us consider these two examples: the first is the account of the two women grinding grain. And the second is the day of the resurrection of the dead.

The first account concerns two women grinding grain. One disappears, and the other is left. Matthew 24:41. Where does one go? Why is one left? It takes a lot of imagination to figure this out. Why is one left? Is it because she is a poor grain grinder? Is she a poorer person? Where did the other one go? There is nothing here about belief or character. It is all left up to one’s imagination. Before moving to the next scenario, consider the parallel in the preceding passage: two men in the field. One is taken, and the other is left. Who takes them, and what happens to the one that is left? In either case, there is still work to be done. The important thing is always to be ready and doing.

The second passage that calls for imagination is in John 5:28. Jesus says, “Do not be amazed at this, for a time is coming when all

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The $100 adoption fee for Big Ben includes medical exam, neuter, up to date vaccinations, and registered microchip.

Visit Rancho Coastal Humane Society at 389 Requeza Street in Encinitas, call 760-753-6412, 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.

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Perhaps it’s not quite over. It seems there will always be a use for a few stand-alone PCs. But for the vast majority of PCs, (personal computers) the PC age is history. In the fifty plus years since PCs debuted in the early 1970s, the PC has enjoyed quite a ride. In the early days PCs, with their on-board reservoir of programs, information and computing power they became essential to business, engineers, scientist, realtors, college students, sales folk etc. In the first three decades of its existence the PC blossomed into Desktops, Laptops, All-in-Ones and Microcomputers, each with its own special niche. Users like governments, schools and corporations with large user bases could afford to create proprietary networks for their users as they shared programs

A man walked into an animal shelter and told how he had seen someone pull over to the side of the road, open the door, toss out a cat and her kittens, then speed away. His first instinct was to chase down the driver, but he made the better choice by rescuing the cat and kittens.

Working in an animal shelter, you never lose your passion, but you do develop thick skin. Abandoning babies is something you NEVER get used to.

and applications. At the turn of the 21st century AI (artificial intelligence) and broadband (high speed internet) were combined to form today’s Internet, the IW or (Intelligent Web). Many home and small business PCs users began to enjoy the shared benefits familiar to large businesses.

As we moved into the second decade of the 21st century, developers continued to increase the operating speeds of Internet servers. 75% of the Earth’s population has access to the IW today and that number is increasing each year. Most government, educational institutions and large corporations have been using LAN (Local Area Network) applications for decades. Until the arrival of the IW in 2001, small business and home users did not have a reliable multi-user, high speed source for Internet based programs.

In order to accommodate the increasing reliance on the processing power of Internet servers, the CPU core count per server had risen from four in year 2000 and then to sixty four or more CPU cores by year 2025. The number of CPU cores in servers is predicted to top 1000 by 2030. In recent years IW server based programs have become a low cost, high speed alternative to local PC stand-alone programs for many applications. Server based applications today are less costly, faster and more

reliable than stand-alone PC alternatives. The trend toward server based vs stand-alone programming has been strong and growing since the introduction of the IW in 2001. Through the IW, small business and home users now have access to the overwhelming majority of applications written for multi–user server clients. Using server based applications is cheaper and safer than using the same application as a “stand-alone” utility. The trend is toward offering all applications as server based. It appears that as the new networked versions of standard programs become available, most users opt for the server-based versions.

The use of IW server based appli-

cations by small business and home users has been accelerating in recent years but we still seem to have a fifty year love affair with our ancient peripheral devices. The mouse, keyboard, screen, storage drives, and RAM have remained virtually unchanged in function for the past five decades. By contrast our PCs have undergone a recent and dramatic change in function. They are no longer a PC (personal computer). Today most latter day PCs are merely Internet I/O terminals. The mouse, keyboard, screen, storage drive, RAM have been part of our home and business computer set-up for over half a century. As PCs have ceded their computing responsibilities to the IW, how will it change the function of peripheral devices?

This reminded me of something that happened at Rancho Coastal Humane Society about ten years ago during “Kitten Season” when most kittens are born.

We were closing when one of the Animal Care Attendants noticed a crate in the Cattery. It wasn’t one of our crates. There was a cat inside. It was not one of our cats.

Today, our security cameras would record this. Even without cameras back then, we knew that somebody waited until nobody was watching, slipped in, sat the crate in a corner, then abandoned their cat.

There was no food or water. No blanket. Nothing to keep the cat comfortable. If we hadn’t found it, that cat would have suffered a horrible, terrifying night.

How could anybody do this? Was it someone who just didn’t care,

or someone desperate who didn’t know that there were other options.

• If they didn’t want their cat they could surrender it to an animal

shelter. The information they could provide would help their cat find its new home.

• If they were desperate, we could help. Our Animal Safehouse Program, Brock’s Community Pet Food Bank, and FREE Pet Vaccination Clinics have helped hundreds of families keep their pets when they thought it was impossible. We gave the owner time to come to their senses and come back for their cat. When nobody showed up, the cat was adopted and went home with its new family. It spent the rest of its life in a loving home where it never again had to worry about being abandoned.

February is Prevent a Litter Month. We can stop stories like these simply by having our pets spayed or neutered.

Please share this story. Together we save lives.

Healers from page 7

cialist. This means selecting a doctor with whom you feel secure and comfortable and are satisfied with your ongoing visits/treatments.

Remember, all medical doctors and practitioners (in any field) are not the same, and patients are free to select and even change doctors, as they wish. I would add that recommendations from family and friends about chiropractors and/or acuncturists they have used and have been helped by, is a good way to find the “right healer”.

FAMOUS PEOPLE, INVENTORS, CELEBRITIES & THEIR CHIROPRACTORS.

HENRY KISSINGER

U.S diplomat, political scientist, Nobel Peace Prize Laureate, National Security Advisor to Presidents Richard Nixon and Gerald Ford, Henry Kissinger was first introduced to acupuncture treatments in China in 1971.

STEVE JOBS

Co-founder of Apple, famously credited acupuncture with helping him keep cancer at bay for years. He received Five Element Acupuncture treatments regularly and even travelled to Japan to study with a master acupuncturist.

PAT NIXON

First Lady of the United States (1969-1974) as the wife of President Richard Nixon used acupuncture with positive and satisfying results.

MEGHAN MARKLE

Current Duchess of Sussex and wife of Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, Meghan Markle uses acupuncture with satisfying results. Both reside in California. (Note: Although both Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are no longer (working members) of the British royal family and no longer use “His/Her Royal Highness” titles (HRH), they still retain their titles as the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, and Harry remains in the line of succession).

BENJAMIN FRANKLIN

Received and experimented with acupuncture in France.

NAPOLEON BONAPARTE

Used acupuncture techniques for treating injuries.

Countless movie stars and famous athletes use acupuncture, including: Jennifer Lopez, Jennifer Aniston, Celine Dion, Mariah Carey, Robert Downing, Jr., Tom Brady, Aaron Rodgers, Shaquille O’Neal, and countless others too numerous to mention.

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sonal phone call a couple of weeks ago from the President informing him that he would be receiving the MOH. Royce is leaving tomorrow morning from Palomar airport (private jet) for Washington. Since President Trump will be giving his State of the Union speech on Tuesday, we THINK the MOH will be presented on Tuesday afternoon and Royce will be acknowledged during the speech. Whatever the case, you should do another article on the Old Bold Pilots.

Marshall “Tommy” Head Old Bold Pilots (former President of the Kiwanis Club of Oceanside)

RE: Parkinson’s Article

Thank you for bringing this to light. I would like to see this article pasted in every newspaper, every periodical, and referenced on the airwaves. My stepfather, John, a father and friend to me, had it, as did his sister. John dealt with it almost like Alan Alda is, keep going, don’t stop, and he managed it very well with that philosophy. My mother and John, ever in love, traveled to their heart’s content, never losing his incredible attitude, his graciousness, and true love for close to fifty years, until dying from cancer. One wouldn’t have known he had cancer from him. He was 87 when he passed. Thank you again Mr. Gomez, Andrew Mercer

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Chuckles from page 2

How does it change many dyslexics to take a light bulb?

Old is when...

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Your friends compliment you on your new alligator shoes and you’re barefoot. ***

Accept the fact that some days you’re the pigeon, and some days you’re the statue!

Always keep your words soft and sweet, just in case you have to eat them. ***

Always read stuff that will make you look good if you die in the middle of it.

Drive carefully.. It’s not only cars that can be recalled by their Maker.

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If you can’t be kind, at least have the decency to be vague.

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If you lend someone $20 and never see that person again, it was probably worth it.

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It may be that your sole purpose in life is simply to serve as a warning to others.

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Never buy a car you can’t push.

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Never put both feet in your mouth at the same time, because then you won’t have a leg to stand on.

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Oodles from page 3

istration opens January 29, 2026. Visit sdcl.org/vista to sign up. ***

dementia skills & resource fair

February 28th • 10am - 1pm

In collaboration with community partners, Aging & Independence Services and the City of Vista will be hosting a Dementia Skills & Resource Fair in February. This event aims to empower individuals with the skills and knowledge needed to engage with and support persons living with dementia through resource-sharing, education, and hands-on training. It is designed for people living with dementia, care partners, family and friends, professional caregivers, service providers, and anyone interested in enhancing their dementia care skills. More details are provided below:

Date: Saturday, February 28, 2026

Time: 10:00 am – 1:00 pm (Doors open at 9:30 am)

Location: McClellan Senior Center, 1400 Vale Terrace Drive, Vista, CA 92084

The event will feature an exhibitor fair, informative presentations, health screenings, and interactive skill-building workshops.

To register for the event as a participant or exhibitor, please visit www.bit.ly/dementiaskills26. Alternatively, participants can register by email (HealthierLiving.HHSA@sdcounty.ca.gov) or phone (858-495-5500).

*** The good LifE at miraCosta College

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.

feb 27 1:00 MCC Theater play “Cinderella” Tracy Williams, MCC Director Tracy Williams and her students will give us a glimpse into the upcoming performance of the play “Cinderella”. You will be treated to a magical night at the ball—complete with charming princes, feisty fairy godmothers and a pumpkin carriage with flair.

feb 27 2:30 Buena Vista Audubon Report Natalie Shapiro, Buena Vista Audubon

Have you ever wondered about the Buena Vista Lagoon? Learn the history of the Lagoon, how it

became filled in with cattails and muck and what is being done to restore it.

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. Email: life.miracosta@ gmail.com. ***

sing for The Health of it Try barbershop singing!

Singing in a chorus has many physical and cognitive benefits:

• You pay attention to your posture to improve your breathing.

• You strengthen muscles used in breathing, allowing you to breathe more deeply so you can support and sustain notes.

• You actively listen so that you match others in your voice part and are in harmony with other parts.

• Singing releases endorphins which make you feel good too.

• In an acappella chorus, which has no accompaniment, you memorize the notes. (In a barbershop a cappella chorus, you also memorize lyrics).

The Music Men Chorus (Palomar Pacific Chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society) is a men’s acappella choir that performs 4-part, close-harmony songs arranged in the “Barbershop” Style, known for its ringing chords. We sing a variety of song genres (romantic ballads, movie and show tunes, Great American Songbook selections, patriotic songs, inspirational numbers, and Christmas holiday favorites), performing at both public and private venues in North County.

Our members believe that singing in our chorus keeps them healthier, both physically and mentally. We have 3 members in their 90’s who regularly attend rehearsal.

If you are a male, high school age or older, who loves to sing and is interested in joining a chorus, we invite you to attend one of our Tuesday evening rehearsals, learn more about us, and see how singing can enhance your life. Previous musical experience is helpful but not a requirement. We meet at 7 pm at San Marcos Lutheran Church, 3419 Grand Avenue, in the Luther Hall. For more information, contact Bill at (760) 5856315 or visit our website, www. musicmenchorus.org.

Chess at Park avenue Community Center Home of Escondido senior Center 210 Park avenue, Escondido 760-839-4688

Adults of all skill levels are welcome. Drop in anytime Wednesday OR Friday noon-3pm to play or watch in the shuffleboard building. Follow the signs or ask at the front desk for directions. Friendly games with large boards and pieces provided. No fees or reservations.

Dangerous from page 5

expect -- and they aren’t prepared.

Sherren tries to help her clients understand the true dangers of travel and how to avoid them every day. And people are often surprised about what is -- and is not -- dangerous.

What actually works?

The safety habits that make a difference aren’t glamorous. In fact, they’re boring. And that’s exactly why they work.

Start With Research

Not just where to eat, but where the nearest hospital is. What’s the local emergency number? (It’s not always 911.) What are the traffic laws?

“Do your research not just on your final destination, but on any layover cities as well,” advises John Gobbels, Medjet’s chief operating officer. “An airspace closure or local unrest could leave you stranded somewhere you hadn’t planned for.”

Ashley Glinka, a former federal air marshal, emphasizes situational awareness over self-defense gadgets.

“The ability to gauge your surroundings in real time and trust your instincts often proves more crucial than martial arts skills,” she says.

And Please Wear Your Seatbelt

“Wearing a seatbelt can reduce your risk of fatal injury by 45 percent,” Bacheler notes. “I can’t tell you how many times we’re called to bring U.S. citizens home and the report starts with ‘Unrestrained passenger in Motor Vehicle Collision’.”

Be Afraid Of This

The most dangerous thing you can do when you travel may not be

walking down a dark alley. It’s assuming nothing will go wrong, especially when you get into a taxi or rideshare, or behind the wheel of a rental car.

That assumption leads to skipped insurance, ignored safety research, and other careless decisions. It makes you hop into unvetted taxis, dismiss local warnings, and push physical limits you haven’t tested in years.

“Preparation and mindset keep you safe,” says Lisa Mauretti, a travel coach. “Planning for the unexpected can save much disappointment, pain, and money.”

Ironically, the precautions that actually protect you cost very little. Travel insurance runs 4 to 8 percent of your trip cost. Researching local emergency numbers takes 5 minutes. And wearing a seatbelt costs nothing at all.

As for my white-knuckle bus ride through Nairobi, I survived it. But it left me with an appreciation of the dangers of traveling by road. And, to be honest, I’m much more of a train guy now.

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

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who are in the tombs will hear His voice, will come out:” Two classes of people will be called forth, the good and the bad, depending on their behavior. I can’t tell you how many people have asked me about all of this happening. The word I hear is, “I can’t imagine such a thing happening.” Linking this to my own experience, I often ponder this as I think of the hundreds of graves at Oak Hill Cemetery or the thousands I have visited all over the world. Graves opening, dead emerging, and then the judgment of God with a voice of judgment. Can you imagine such a thing happening in this world of science and finality? Or is there much more that defies our limited imagination? We live in an age that almost does that in this world of material creativity. Is there another dimension of which we know so little?

Pastor Huls

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sTaTEmENT 2026-9001031

The name of the businesss: Uberdog, Uberdog Dynamic Pet Training, located at 1702 Tamarme Terrace, Escondido, CA 92025. Registrant, Jessica Koester, 1702 Tamarme Terrace, Escondido, CA 92025. This businesss is operated by an Individual.

First day of business 1/21/2014 /s/ Jessica Koester with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/ Recorder of San Diego on 1/15/2026

1/22, 1/29, 2/5, 2/12/2026

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sTaTEmENT 2026-9000794

The name of the businesss: Lavanta Bakery & Cafe, Lavanta Sweets & Cafe, located at 12788 Rancho Penasquitos Blvd., San Diego, CA 92129. Registrant, Fatemeh Mousavi, 12788 Rancho Penasquitos Blvd., San Diego, CA 92129. This businesss is operated by an Individual.

First day of business 1/13/2026 /s/ Fatemeh Mousavi with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/ Recorder of San Diego on 1/13/2026

1/22, 1/29, 2/5, 2/12/2026

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sTaTEmENT 2026-9000493

The name of the businesss: LL Storybooks, located at 1137 Glen Ellen Pl., San Marcos, CA 92078. Registrant, Michael Jonathan Romero, 1137 glen Ellen Pl., San Marcos, CA 92078. This businesss is operated by an Individual.

First day of business N/A /s/ Michael Jonathan Romero with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 1/8/2026

1/22, 1/29, 2/5, 2/12/2026

ordEr To sHoW CausE for CHaNgE of NamE 26Cu000233N TO ALL INTERESTED PER-

SONS: Tammy-Marie Ashley Wallace Manpioper filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: Tammy-Marie Ashley Wallace Manpioper to Proposed name Tammy-Marie Ashley Manpioper. 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: February 20, 2026, 8:30 am, in Dept. N-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 January 6, 2026 /s/ Hon. Brad A. Weinreb, Judge of the Superior Court 1/22, 1/29, 2/5, 2/12/2026

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sTaTEmENT 2025-9022559

The name of the businesss: Mayari Glow Wellness, located at 11526 Via Santa Brisa, San Diego, CA 92131. Registrant, Advanced Nursing Rx, Professional Corporation, 11526 Via Santa Brisa, San Diego, CA 92131. This businesss is operated by a Corporation. First day of business N/A /s/ Shadette Soriano, CEO, Owner with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 12/1/2025 1/22, 1/29, 2/5, 2/12/2026

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sTaTEmENT 2026-9001477

The name of the businesss: Elegante Beauty Salon and Barbershop, located at 419 N. Santa Fe Ave., Vista, CA 92084. Registrant, Ana Maria Mercado, 419 N. Santa Fe Ave., Vista, CA 92084. This businesss is operated by an Individual. First day of business 1/1/2026

/s/ Ana Mercado with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/ Recorder of San Diego on 1/22/2026

1/29, 2/5, 2/12, 2/19/2026

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sTaTEmENT 2026-9001443

The name of the businesss: Christina Fountain, located at 671 S. Twin Oaks Valley Rd., Apt 339, San Marcos, CA 92078. Registrant, Christina Rose Brooks, 671 S. Twin Oaks Valley Rd., Apt 339, San Marcos, CA 92078. This businesss is operated by an Individual.

First day of business N/A /s/ Christina Rose Brooks with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 1/22/2026 1/29, 2/5, 2/12, 2/19/2026

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sTaTEmENT 2025-9022208

The name of the businesss: ProTherapeutics Massage Clinic, Pro-Therapeutics Massage, located at 4420 Hotel Circle Court Ste 245, San Diego, CA 92108. Registrant, Markus Jamsheed Pourarbab, 450 Yucca Rd., Fallbrook, CA 92028. This businesss is operated by an Individual. First day of business 11/12/2025 /s/ Markus Jamsheed Pourarbab with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 11/21/2025 12/18, 12/25/2025, 1/1, 1/8/2026

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sTaTEmENT 2025-9023443

The name of the businesss: First Expressions, located at 1582 W. San Marcos Blvd., Suite 301, San Marcos, CA 92078. Registrant, first Expressions Speech Language Pathology Services Inc., 30586 N. Gate Lane, Murrieta, CA 92563. This businesss is operated by a Corporation. First day of business 11/1/2025 /s/ Jason R. Bergancia, CEO with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 12/15/2025 12/18, 12/25/2025, 1/1, 1/8/2026

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sTaTEmENT 2026-9001885

The name of the businesss: Trustpoint Services, located at 685 Dane Drive, San Marcos, CA 92069. Registrant, Chassidy Dawn Sutton, 685 Dane Drive, San Marcos, CA 92069. This businesss is operated by an Individual.

First day of business N/A /s/ Chassidy Dawn Sutton with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 1/26/2026 1/29, 2/5, 2/12, 2/19/2026

sTaTEmENT of abaNdoNmENT of usE

LEGALS

of fiCTiTious busiNEss NamE: 2026-9000725

Arangos Cleaning Services, located at 709 Sylvis Way, San Marcos, CA 92078. The Fictitious Business Name referred to above was filed in San Diego County on 1/21/2022 and assigned file no. 2022-9001704.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IS BEING ABANDONED BY: Apolinar Sanchez Arango, 709 Sylvis Way, San Marcos, CA 92078. This business is conducted by an Individual. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1000).

/s/Juan Antonio Gonzalez This statement was filed with the San Diego Recorder/County clerk on 1/13/2026. 2/5, 2/12, 2/19, 2/26/2026

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sTaTEmENT 2026-9000726

The name of the businesss: Arangos Cleaning Services, located at 3919 Las Cruces Ave., San Marcos, CA 92078. Registrant, Baby Perez Santiago, 3919 Las Cruces Ave., San Marcos, CA 92078. This businesss is operated by an Individual.

First day of business 1/13/2026 /s/ Baby Perez Santiago with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 1/13/2026

2/5, 2/12, 2/19, 2/26/2026

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sTaTEmENT 2026-9001212

The name of the businesss: Altered Air, located at 831 Nordahl Rd., #E, San Marcos, CA 92069. Registrant, John Rigo, 831 Nordahl Rd., #E, San Marcos, CA 92069. This businesss is operated by an Individual.

First day of business N/A /s/ John Rigo with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/ Recorder of San Diego on 1/20/2026

2/5, 2/12, 2/19, 2/26/2026

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sTaTEmENT 2025-9023461

The name of the businesss: Bojorquez Coatings, located at 3512 Barranca Rd., San Marcos, CA 92069. Registrant, OB&J Logistics LLC, 3512 Barranca Rd., San Marcos, CA 92069. This businesss is operated by a Limited Liability Company.

First day of business 12/15/2025 /s/ Orlando Bojorquez Retes, Member with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 12/15/2025 1/22, 1/29, 2/5, 2/12/2026

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sTaTEmENT 2026-9000974

The name of the businesss: Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Oceanside, Gracie Oceanside, located at 3529 Cannon Rd., 2A, Oceanside, CA 92056. Registrant, Ibjjl & Events LLC, 3529 Cannon Rd., 2A, Oceanside, CA 92056. This businesss is operated by a Limited Liability Company.

First day of business N/A /s/ Thiago Gaia T O Marques, Manager with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 1/15/2026

2/5, 2/12, 2/19, 2/26/2026

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sTaTEmENT 2026-9000480

The name of the businesss: Orangecad USA, located at 310 Via Vera Cruz Ste 208, San Marcos,

CA 92078-2632. Registrant, Cardiff Biomedical LLC, 310 via Vera Cruz Ste 208, San Marcos, CA 92078-2632. This businesss is operated by a Limited Liability Company.

First day of business 10/1/2024

/s/ Patrick Carmichael, Managing Member with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 1/8/2026

2/5, 2/12, 2/19, 2/26/2026

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sTaTEmENT 2026-9001874

The name of the businesss: Homicidal Death Worm, located at 590 Camino de la Cima, San Marcos, CA 92078. Registrant, Emily Michele Eubanks, 590 Camino de la Cima, San Marcos, CA 92078. This businesss is operated by an Individual. First day of business 1/4/2021

/s/ Emily M. Eubanks with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 1/26/2026

2/5, 2/12, 2/19, 2/26/2026

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sTaTEmENT 2026-9001600

The name of the businesss: Southwest Electric, located at 1322 Partridge Lane, Oceanside, CA 92054. Registrant, Southwest Electric, 1322 Partridge Lane, Oceanside, CA 92054. This businesss is operated by a Corporation.

First day of business N/A

/s/ Jeff Bell, President with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 1/23/2026

2/5, 2/12, 2/19, 2/26/2026

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sTaTEmENT 2025-9024406

The name of the businesss: Togashi Charters, located at 3436 Ricewood Drive, Oceanside, CA 92058. Registrant, David G. Togashi Jr., 3436 Ricewood Drive, Oceanside, CA 92058. This businesss is operated by an Individual.

First day of business 12/30/2025

/s/ David G. Togashi Jr. with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 12/31/2025

2/5, 2/12, 2/19, 2/26/2026

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sTaTEmENT 2026-9001164

The name of the businesss: Mata Landgreen Landscaping, located at 345 Poinsettia Ave., Vista, CA 92083. Registrant, Carlos David Mata, 345 Poinsettia Ave., Vista, CA 92083. This businesss is operated by an Individual. First day of business N/A /s/ Carlos D. Mata with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/ Recorder of San Diego on 1/20/2026

2/5, 2/12, 2/19, 2/26/2026

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sTaTEmENT 2026-9000546

The name of the businesss: Waterline Woodwork, located at 836 Warmlands Ave., Vista, CA 92084. Registrant, Robert Scott Burt, 836 Warmlands Ave., Vista, CA 92084. This businesss is operated by an Individual. First day of business 12/1/2025 /s/ Robert Scott Burt with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 1/9/2026

2/5, 2/12, 2/19, 2/26/2026

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sTaTEmENT 2026-9001435

The name of the businesss: Rooted Hair Studio, located at 1560 Creek St., San Marcos, CA 92078. Registrant, Melinda Sue Taylor, 1560 Creek St., San Marcos, CA 92078. This businesss is operated by an Individual. First day of business N/A

/s/ Melinda Sue Taylor with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 1/22/2026

2/5, 2/12, 2/19, 2/26/2026

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sTaTEmENT 2026-9002736

The name of the businesss: Pelican Restoration, Pelican Water Restoration of North County San Diego, Pelican Labs, located at 1804 Sugarbush Drive, Vista, CA 92084. Registrant, Pelican Operations, LLC, 1804 Sugarbush Drive, Vista, CA 92084. This businesss is operated by a Limited Liability Company.

First day of business 1/26/2026 /s/ Jared Sutton, CEO/Owner with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 2/5/2026

2/12, 2/19, 2/26, 3/5/2026

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sTaTEmENT 2026-9002168

The name of the businesss: Eat your Feelings, located at 8141 Fairview Ave., La Mesa, CA 91941. Registrant, ABBC LLC, 8141 Fairview Ave., La Mesa, CA 91941. This businesss is operated by a Limited Liability Company.

First day of business 1/28/2026

/s/ Andrew K. Bent, Member with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 1/29/2026

2/12, 2/19, 2/26, 3/5/2026

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sTaTEmENT 2026-9001095

The name of the businesss: Y.A. Landscaping, located at 3772 San Ramon Dr., Apt #99, Oceanside, CA 92057. Registrant, Yarabit Ochoa, PO Box 1226, San Marcos, CA 92079. This businesss is operated by an Individual.

First day of business 1/16/2026 /s/ Yarabit Ochoa with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/ Recorder of San Diego on 1/16/2026 2/12, 2/19, 2/26, 3/5/2026

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sTaTEmENT 2026-9002205

The name of the businesss: Animal Attraction, located at 6188 Regents Rd., San Diego, CA 92122. Registrant, Groomer Collective LLC, 1902 Wright Pl., #200, Carlsbad, 92008. This businesss is operated by a Limited Liability Company. First day of business N/A /s/ angelo Amaro, President with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 2/5/2026

2/12, 2/19, 2/26, 3/5/2026

sTaTEmENT of abaNdoNmENT of usE of fiCTiTious busiNEss NamE: 2026-9002204

Animal Attraction, located at 6108 Regents Rd., San Diego, CA 92122. The Fictitious Business Name referred to above was filed in San Diego County on 11/3/2021 and assigned file no. 2021-9024660.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IS BEING ABANDONED BY: Nancy Lorraine Jones, 6108 Regents Rd., San Diego, CA 92122. This business is conducted by an Individual. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1000). /s/Nancy Jones

This statement was filed with the San Diego Recorder/Coun-

ty clerk on 1/29/2026. 2/12, 2/19, 2/26, 3/5/2026

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sTaTEmENT 2026-9000875

The name of the businesss: ProSource Restoration, Inc., located at 315 S. Coast Hwy 101 #U262, Encinitas, CA 92024. Registrant, Pro-Source Restoration, Inc., 315 S. Coast Hwy 101 #U262, Encinitas, CA 92024. This businesss is operated by a Corporation.

First day of business 5/10/2021 /s/ Glenn Wells, President with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 1/24/2026

2/19, 2/26, 3/5, 3/12/2026

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sTaTEmENT 2026-9002636

The name of the businesss: Quickdraw Window Washing, located at 1116 Sea Glass Way, Oceanside, CA 92054. Registrant, Richard Grant McRoberts, 1116 Sea Glass Way, Oceanside, CA 92054. This businesss is operated by an Individual.

First day of business N/A /s/ richard Grant McRoberts with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 2/4/2026

2/19, 2/26, 3/5, 3/12/2026

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sTaTEmENT 2026-9002945

The name of the businesss: Titti Beach And Fit, located at 2748 Adrian Street, San Diego, CA 92110. Registrant, Margarida Mendes Simao Pinto, 2748 Adrian Street, San Diego, CA 92110. This businesss is operated by an Individual.

First day of business 2/9/2026 /s/ Margarida Mendes Simao Pinto with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 2/9/2026

2/19, 2/26, 3/5, 3/12/2026

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sTaTEmENT 2026-9003044

The name of the businesss: Pulsestrat Leadership, located at 3208 Toopal Drive, Oceanside, CA 92058. Registrant, Pulsepoint Leadership LLC, 3208 toopal Drive, Oceanside, CA 92058. This businesss is operated by a Limited Liability Company. First day of business 2/7/2026 /s/ Michelle Tressler, CEO with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 2/10/2026

2/19, 2/26, 3/5, 3/12/2026

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sTaTEmENT 2026-9002720

The name of the businesss: Mixelada King, located at 2404 Grove View Rd., San Diego, CA 92139. Registrant, Adrian Maldo ado, 2356 Reo Dr., #390303, San Diego, CA 92139. This businesss is operated by an Individual. First day of business 4/4/2025 /s/ Adrian Maldonado with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 12/5/2026

2/19, 2/26, 3/5, 3/12/2026