November 6, 2025

November 6, 2025

Volume 55 - No. 45

PSYCHICS & FALSE MESSIAHS

What Americans Believe Today EDGAR CAYCE

By Friedrich H. Gomez SPECIAL THANKS TO CBS TV-8 NEWS FOR ACKNOWLEDGING THE PAPER. First off, I wish to publicly thank CBS TV-8 News for sending a special mobile television news team up to Escondido to interview and film me for the genre of cover stories I have written which promoted wider public awareness on a variety of issues, such as “North San Di-

ego County People Whose Acts of Kindness Saved Lives!” The cover story was an inspiring, true-life account of my editor/publisher and founder of The Paper, lyle e. davis, who accomplished the “seemingly possible dream” of saving young teenage lives! ( www.thecommunitypaper.com May 1, 2025 issue of The Paper), Now, on to this week’s storyline.

PSYCHICS & FALSE MESSIAHS.

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I enjoy a wide spectrum of discussions and opinions, many of which I may not agree with, but, as a journalist, I nevertheless find interesting. For example, merely because school students study history and Communism, does not mean they subscribe to such beliefs.

Ergo, the study of opposing political, social, or even religious customs – which may not align with our own bank of socio-religious values – may still be of cultural interest to

students, cultural anthropologists, and everyday Americans in the quest of a better worldview – which may be different than their own.

In recent weeks, I have had discussions of intrigue, such as “It has been postulated that if you know someone today -- especially if you’re extremely close to someone -- it may be because you knew that person in a past life.”

“In a prior life, when they may have

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of ridicule or being ostracised.

Psychics from page 1 been your brother, your sister, wife, husband, a close military friend who saved your life in battle, or perhaps a cherished loved one – maybe that “One Special Person” that you “Truly Loved” and regret never marrying. Or perhaps someone you vowed to always love – someone you promised to never forget.

“Maybe it was your own child or infant who died in your arms from an incurable disease in a past life.”

Are such pronouncements full of quackery, deceit, and heartless deception?

And is reincarnation real, or is it a distorted fabrication of what “could be a possibility” in the minds of, literally, millions of Americans today across the United States among both religious and non-religious Christians. Many of whom keep such introspective soul-searching a quiet secret; daring not to speak of their true inner feelings for fear

American psychic Edgar Cayce (1877-1945) was known as the “Sleeping Prophet,” who gave thousands of trance-based readings that, allegedly, gave him insight into past lives of individuals.

It has been said that Cayce could succumb and then enter into an unconscious, trance-like state to “access” what he called “universal consciousness.” While in this unconscious state, it is alleged that he provided detailed insights from people across the country and even revealed prophecies.

His so-called paranormal abilities became widely documented over a span of four decades (40 years), and his readings have been organised and are currently maintained by the Association for Research and Enlightenment.

Multiple times, Edgar Cayce was asked “If people have lived multiple past lives, how do they know when they are living their final life cycle?”

Cayce answered, “If you see these

the environment for a place to Give Us This Day ning sit down.

Our Daily Or a bathroom.

Chuckle *** Me: Looking at a barn full of feed.

Farmer: The cattle eat it.

Me: cat!

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

Today, Mary suggested I take her out to a fancy restaurant.

I told her, “Sorry, I don’t date married women!”

“You idiot!,” she said, “I’m your wife!

“Sorry,” sez me, “I make no exceptions.” *** Today I bought a donut without the sprinkles.

Diets are hard.

Wow!

That’s one hungry ***

After much research, consultation and deliberation I have decided adulthood is not for me. Thank you for the opportunity. *** A blonde walks into the police department looking for a job.

The officer decides to ask her a few questions: Officer: “What’s 2 + 2?” Blonde: “Ummmm... 4!”

Officer: “What’s the square root of 100?” Blonde: “Ummmm... 10!”

Officer: “Good! Now, who killed Abraham Lincoln?” Blonde: “Ummmm... I dunno.”

9 signs, then you are in your last and final life cycle.”

What did Edgar Cayce say were the 9 signs that you are living your final reincarnation?

Whether we are comfortable with this notion, or even if such a concept makes us angry, or that it clashes with any religious beliefs, all of this does not erase the fact (whether we like it or not) there is a startling – and increasing – number of everyday Americans who now believe that have lived prior lives, a thought now prescribed by millions of Americans today, in 2025.

UNBELIEVABLE STATISTICS THAT ARE CONTINUING TO SOAR! Consider the following statistics: As of May 2025, the most recent census puts the (total) U.S. population at over 347 million people.

Of that 347 million Americans, the Pew Research Center reports that the total (adult) population (18 years and up) to be over 261 mil-

friend, who asks if she got the job.

The blonde says excitedly, “Not only did I get the job, I’m already working on a murder case!” *** It’s so weird . . being the same age as old people. ***

lion.

Out of that total number of 261 million (adults) in the entire U.S. – a staggering 81 million stated they believe in reincarnation!

And perhaps more importantly, do they these 81 million Americans have the right and luxury and freedom to hold such beliefs . . . without inciting violence, hatred, condemnation, or worse?

Many Americans today chuckle at the hypocrisy and proclaim the following, “Perhaps the height of irony is that what may be more comical and outlandish and absurd than any concept of reincarnation is the reality that just reporting these facts may be vilified today!”

But the reality cannot be ignored, nor should it be hidden from those who wish to know “what is truly happening?” To their great credit, many Christian churches, pastors, ministers, and religious leaders (themselves) have conducted their (own surveys) among their (own Psychics continued on page 3

‘How’s it work?’ the friend asked, squinting at it.

‘Watch,’ the drunk replied. He picked up the mallet, gave the gong an ear-shattering pound and stepped back.

The three stood looking at one another for a moment.......

Turning back the clock and adding an extra hour to 2025 is like getting a bonus track to a Yoko Ono album.

Suddenly, someone on the other side of the wall screamed, ‘You idiot! It’s three-fifteen in the morning!”

***

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I’m really tired this morning. I stayed up all night playing poker with tarot cards. I got a full house and four people died.

Common Sense is like deodorant.

The people who need it most don’t use it.

*** The Talking Clock

*** Lena looked out of the window and saw Ole.

After closing time at the bar, a drunk was proudly showing off his new apartment to a couple of his friends. He led the way to his bedroom where there was a big brass gong and a mallet.

He was outside walking back and forth in the front yard pushing his lawn mower in the nude.

‘What’s up with the big brass gong?’ one of the guests asked.

He replies, “Ya Lena, what you vant?”

‘It’s not a gong. It’s a talking clock,’ the drunk replied.

“You better get in da house and put your clothes on, people vill tink I married you for your money.”

***

Officer: “Well, go home and think about it. Come back tomorrow.”

‘A talking clock? Seriously?’ asked his astonished friend.

After age 60 you are basically scan-

Later that evening, she calls her

‘Yup,’ replied the drunk.

Lena raised window and yelled, “OLE.”

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Psychics from page 2 congregants) and their own findings are startling -- even shocking, especially when such surveys are conducted anonymously without fear of reprisal or ridicule!

But let’s get back to American psychic, Edgar Cayce, to at least hear what he said. “If you see these 9 signs, then you are in your last and final life cycle.”

Edgar Cayce did not provide a list of “9 signs,” but his teachings do suggest that completing the reincarnation cycle involves a deep sense of unity and a feeling of being in the world but not of it.

In readings interpreted by metaphysical authors and followers, Edgar Cayce’s concept of a “last reincarnation cycle” describes a soul completing its karmic lessons and evolving toward unity with universal consciousness.

EXCLUSIVE REPORT TO THE PAPER BASED ON DATA RELEASED JUST FIVE MONTHS AGO! A compilation of nine potential signs from Cayce’s work was synthesised this year, and published in an article on Medium just five months ago, in May of 2025.

The signs are subtle, yet unmistakably profound.

Here are nine key indicators.

Note: The following is merely a manifestation of Edgar Cayce’s compilation. These views are not an endorsement to the reader, as any such opinions rest with the public and their freedom of belief.

THE NINE SIGNS THAT YOU ARE IN YOUR LAST REINCARNATION CYCLE. 1. A sense of completion. A deep inner peace settles in, and the need to achieve and strive for any worldly status dissolves. Gentle goals may still remain, but the ego’s desire to make a “mark on the world” is replaced with a feeling of great freedom, and peace with one’s final journey as karma is resolved. All fear of death seems to be replaced with momentary comfort, perhaps even blissful pleasure that may seem “self-surprising.”

2. Physical reality feels like a construct. You begin to perceive the world not as a solid matter, but as energy, an illusion shaped by consciousness and collective projections.

3. A profound universal empathy.

This level of spontaneous com-

passion extends to all life, including animals, plants, and the environment. You no longer feel separate but rather an interconnected part of a universal consciousness.

4. The “Observer Effect” is realised. You understand that you are not simply experiencing the universe, but that your consciousness is a participant in its creation, influencing physical reality at a quantum level.

5. A desire to serve others. You develop a strong desire to give back and be of service to others, which can manifest as volunteering, charity work, or simply helping those around you.

6. Heightened intuition. You gain a stronger, more accurate sense of intuition. You are better able to sense manipulation or insincerity in others.

7. Spontaneous liberation. Olde, triggering fears and longstanding patterns of behaviour begin to swiftly resolve and dissolve.

This is gradual, not an instant process, which Cayce associated with resolving karmic issues that have existed for many lifetimes.

8. Vivid dreams or déjà vu. You may experience more vivid dreams or feelings of déjà vu, which Cayce believed were “soul memories” and reminders of past lives.

9. A deep connection to nature.

You may feel a heightened connection to and awareness of the natural world, sensing its underlying energy and your place within it.

WHY IS THE CONCEPT OF REINCARNATION GROWING? Since time immemorial, the afterlife has been a natural, human fascination and intrigue. All cultures have wondered what happens when we die. Stories of reincarnation often give believers hope that their consciousness continues after death. It is a natural human predilection to entertain and reflect on such thoughts.

INCREASING BELIEF IN REINCARNATION AMONG U.S. CHRISTIANS & PASTORS MYSTIFIES CHURCH LEADERS.

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El Camino Quilters Guild Meeting November 11 • 9:30am El Camino Quilters Guild meets at 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday November 11th at El Corazon Senior Center, 3302 Senior Center Dr. Oceanside 92056. Guest fee $10.

Our November guest speaker is Sandy Corbin. Her lecture is entitled “Let’s Talk About Borders”.

Her workshop, “It’s All About the Border” will be November 12, 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Quilt in a Day quilt shop in San Marcos. Workshop fee: $55.

For more information elcaminoquilters.com or email info@elcaminoquilters.com.

El Camino Quilters is a non-profit group. We donate hundreds of quilts and other handmade items to a variety of groups including Rady Children’s Hospital, Senior centers, hospitals, police and military groups. *** Senior Anglers of Escondido Meeting November 14th • 9:30am The Senior Anglers of Escondido will hold its regular monthly meeting on Friday, November 14th at 9:am at the American Legion Post 149 located at 230 E Park Ave. Escondido CA 92025.

The guest speaker will be Rhonda Farrar who will discuss current Lake Hodges Dam replacement plans, water resource management, fire risk posed by exposed shoreline brush, energy concerns regarding the Olivenhain reservoir, and community sentiment.

Often, to the great chagrin and befuddlement of orthodox Christian pastors and ministers, the accelerating rise of reincarnation tenets among their congregants – and even among their own fellow pastors – is of a growing concern.

Admission is FREE!! We suggest that you arrive early for the best seats. If additional info is needed, feel free to contact Ron C. at 760-214-0196

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You are invited to join R. L. “Pete” Peterson for an in-person interac-

*** Writers Workshop November 15th • 1pm to 3pm

tive writing workshop that explores how music can unlock emotional depth in storytelling. Learn how to channel those emotions into setting, theme, and plot using a practical three-step process designed to elevate your craft.

Whether you’re an emerging writer or a seasoned author, you’ll gain tools to enrich your narrative voice.

‘Pete’ Peterson writes about America’s working people, their hopes, challenges, and victories. His work is featured in numerous publications.

Vista Library, 700 Eucalyptus Avenue, Vista CA 92084 Registration required.

Opens November 1st. Visit https:// sdcl.bibliocommons.com/ events/68bc9c1a97cf5a912eac67f5 *** The Good LIFE 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. Nov 7 NO CLASSES – MCC CLOSED FOR VETERANS DAY Nov 14 1:00 Ernie Pyle: The Soldier’s Friend and Voice (on Zoom) Steve Key Ernie Pyle was the preeminent correspondent of World War II who wrote about the war from the perspective of the GI and not the generals. His connection with veterans continues today through his successful advocacy for combat pay which became law in 1944 as the “Ernie Pyle Bill”.

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Psychics from page 3 Many U.S. church leaders say such beliefs run contrary to mainstream Christian doctrine, while some have deviating opinions.

Some pastors keep their reincarnation beliefs private for fear of reprisal or loss of career and pastoral duties.

According to data released by the Pew Forum on Religion and Public Life which conducted anonymous surveys, a rising number of U.S. Christians (both pastors and members of congregations) expressed a belief in reincarnation!

This represents a significant and shocking deviation from the traditional Judaeo-Christian narrative which most Americans are taught from their own Christian bible, “It is appointed for every mortal to die but once, and after that the judgment.” (Epistle to the Hebrews in the New Testament, Hebrews 9:27) And yet, some say there are biblical exceptions to that scriptural rule, such as with Enoch and Elijah, which the Good Book says were taken up to Heaven while still being alive on Earth, and not experiencing an Earthly death.

Others point to Lazarus, who was raised from the dead, as well as Jairus’ daughter, and others who were “risen from the dead,” only to die again (twice).

In repeated polls around the world by (both) Christian and secular sources, Christians are harbouring (open and private) beliefs in reincarnation in record numbers.

OVER 33% OR 1/3 OF ALL U.S. CHRISTIANS NOW (SECRETLY OR OPENLY) BELIEVE IN REINCARNATION. According to the Pew Forum on Religion and Public Life, as well as the Social Research Data Bank, over 33% or one-third of all U.S. Christians profess to adhere (secretly or openly) to the tenets of reincarnation.

In these repeated surveys, both Christian and non-Christian polls reveal their research approximations were consistent with one another.

These findings moved some Christian scholars to remark on the same sentiment, “So much for the anachronistic view that reincarnation is only for pagans and pagan religions.”

IN AMERICA, MORE CHRISTIANS THAN ATHEISTS & AGNOSTICS COMBINED, BELIEVE IN REINCARNATION. Just within the United States alone, more American Christians than atheists and agnostics (combined), believe in reincarnation.

1. When conducted (anonymously), as high as 33% of all U.S. Christians confess to believing in reincarnation.

2. 18% of U.S. agnostics say they believe in reincarnation.

3. 11.5% of U.S. atheists say they believe in reincarnation.

A 2021 study from the Cultural Research Centre found that 24% or 1/4th of “theological bornagain Christians” believe that reincarnation is a real possibility for them.

Today, more people believe in living prior lives than at any other time in human history.

And shockingly, this dramatic surge in the belief in reincarnation is not just occurring in foreign countries – it’s occurring right here, in our own back yard that we call America.

The worldwide belief in reincarnation is growing at a startling rate, especially in Europe, Canada, Down Under (Australia and New Zealand), and the United States, as well as other countries around the globe.

With false confidence, many orthodox pastors may smile and shrug their shoulders and confidently assert, “Well, I personally know my congregation, and we’re not believers in reincarnation.”

What was once an arcane belief system rooted mostly in ancient religions such as found in the tenets of Buddhism, Hinduism, Jainism, and Sikhism, belief in reincarna-

Statistically, this may be a flagrantly wrong assumption.

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pricey. Yes, I can afford it . . . but, being a stubborn Norwegian, I refuse to pay $54 for lobster. At least not at 4 Tunas. At a really upscale restaurant, with atmosphere, top service, and a great menu, I don’t mind paying more for elegance.

Instead, I ordered 6 oysters on the half shell. Dumb me, I forgot to ask where the came from until after I had consumed them. Turns out they were from Baja, Mexico. Ouch! I don’t order oysters from Baja. Too many health hazards reported. I prefer my oysters from Washington state, Oregon or Northern California.

Man About Town I made it!

87 years!

This past Tuesday, November 4th, was the day of my birth. So many years ago I arrived on this planet and was soon put in swaddling clothes. I remember it as though it were yesterday. There was a big star in the sky and there were these three strangers who dressed kinda funny and spoke even funnier. I thought at first they may have come from Alabama as one of them had a banjo on his knee.

Christian polls, with the caveat of remaining anonymous, also reveal that Christians are well aware of the reality of “church gossip” and, therefore, withhold such reincarnation beliefs from even fellow congregants. The same holds true of the men and women of the pulpit.

Some of the more interesting goblins out and about this past Halloween were to be found at Charlie’s Restaurant, 210 N. Ivy, Escondido.

Officers Fidencio (left) and Bill (right) arrested two suspects, Traci (left) and Chandra (right) on charges of (a) intention to commit mopery and (b) being far too attractive without the proper permits. Reminder: all accused are presumed innocent until found guilty in a court of law.

I celebrated by taking a nap.

A Mixed Review on the 4 Tunas Restaurant in Escondido:

Incidentally, you can delete frankincense and mryhh from the gift list. I know gold is a whole lot heavier but . . .well, you know.

I was in the mood for Lobster . . . decided to take SWMBO (She Who Must Be Obeyed) for a seafood meal at 4 Tunas Restaurant,

Escondido. She ordered a simple fish taco . . . which she loved. Quite tasty and very reasonably priced at $3.50.

I inquired as to the price of Lobster. $54. No, thank you. Way too

In addition, they were very small oysters . . . and were not served with cocktail sauce and/or horse radish . . . the way I like them served.

Priced at $17.95, not unreasonable for a half dozen oysters . . . but only for full size oysters and those harvested from northern California and Washington state . . . not for tiny oysters from Baja.

I also ordered a lobster taco at $6.95. It was only okay. I would probably not order it again. Also ordered a Fish and Shrimp Ceviche at $10.50. Adequate, but nothing

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Psychics from page 4 tion has now permeated modern western cultures, regions, and mainstream religions that were once thought to be impenetrable from the reincarnation mindset.

THE EARLY CHURCH DESTROYED ALL PRE-CHRISTIAN WRITINGS OF REINCARNATION. It is no secret to bible scholars that the early church fathers, in their zealous agendas and motives to promote Christianity, erased all pre-Christian writings that referenced reincarnation.

In the early medieval period, the doctrines of pre-existence and reincarnation only existed as Jesus’ secret teachings. In 553 A.D. this information was declared heresy at the Second Council of Constantinople. The Roman Church decided to destroy all the teachings which talked about it (reincarnation).

There is substantial historical evidence by biblical scholars that Origen, a Church father in early Christian times, taught reincarnation in his lifetime, but when his works were translated into Latin as a matter of record for future posterity to read, these reincarna-

tion references were concealed.

VARIOUS REASONS FOR EARLY CHURCH TO SUPPRESS REINCARNATION. There were different examples and different reasons behind the erasing of anything that might prove offensive and/or inconvenient for early church fathers, such as reincarnation.

One example which several leading biblical scholars (who are Christians, themselves) point out is that to exercise further control over people and to avoid reincarnation, the church emphasised frightening fire-and-brimstone sermons against parishioners who disobeyed; and that Hell is eternal damnation; eternal torture without end; which terrified their religious flocks.

WAS THE BIBLICAL JESUS RESURRECTED OR REINCARNATED -- OR A FUSION OF BOTH? It is interesting to many that when the Christian Jesus was “resurrected,” his followers did not recognise him. In fact, they adamantly doubted it was the same Jesus that was crucified; the same Jesus they lived, ate, preached, and slept with. Yet, they did not recognise him (Luke 24:36). Days later when

the disciple Thomas saw Jesus, he also refused to believe he was the same person and wanted to touch his wounds as proof (John 20:2629).

Such questioning often disturbs, even angers, some men of the cloth. Yet, parishioners feel it is their divine right to freely ask such questions instead of being preached at, and vilified that the devil is poisoning their minds.

Some say Jesus’ resurrection was into a different body. Could this have been a form of reincarnation, since the scriptural Jesus was not recognised because he had a different body and form?

Answers clothed in phrases such as “He was not yet fully ascended,” or “He was in spirit form,“ is no longer convincing since Jesus, himself, clearly stated he was neither ghost nor spirit to his disciples who saw him, but did not recognise him.

Whether this line of questioning is offensive or not, Christians say they should always feel free and comfortable in posing such queries. The threat of condemnation or ridicule, often serves why Christians today often keep their personal theological points of view private, for fear of possible church retribution. Or even ridicule. And for errant pastors, loss

of their pastoral duties.

DID THE BIBLICAL JESUS ALLUDE TO REINCARNATION? According to ancient Jewish Judaeo-religious belief, the Hebrew prophet, Elijah, must first return in physical form before the true Messiah appears on Earth (Book of Malachi 4:5).

Since Elijah, long gone for over eight centuries, had not yet returned and Jesus was already viewed as the Messianic figure, the disciples asked him about this, Elijah had not yet returned in physical form, yet Jesus (the Messiah) was already here.

Jesus replied that the spirit and soul of Elijah had, indeed, already returned in the body and form of John the Baptist, but the people did not recognise him, as his spirit was in a different physical body. (Luke 1:17).

If one is to accept what is found in Scripture, then one would have to accept what their own Christ Jesus said in his own Aramaic words regarding John the Baptist being the physical re-embodiment of Elijah Psychics continued on page 7

Unlocking the Power of Home Equity lending limit for 2026. We should be hearing about that soon. The lending limit is the maximum loan amount. Your property can be worth more than that, but your loan will only be calculated on the lending limit (or property value, whichever is lower), your age and the current interest rate.

by Laura Strickler I’d like to thank those who attended my seminar on October 15th. We had a good group. Many different needs and wants, but all wanting to put their hard earned home equity to work for them. Everyone realizes that all the years they worked to pay down or pay off their mortgage, they were building equity.

But many still don’t realize that all the equity they’ve spent their lives building can be unleashed to care for their needs in retirement.

We talked about the FHA Home Equity Conversion Mortgage. This is the reverse mortgage that is insured by the FHA. The industry is anticipating the release of the

We also covered jumbo reverse mortgage programs. The industry has continued to create loan programs that offer benefits to borrowers as young as 55 and own homes over the current FHA lending limit of $1,209,750.

The ability to access your home equity allows you the freedom to live your retirement the way you want.

Here in California, homeowners have seen their property values soar over the years. While you’ve been working and paying down your mortgage, the values have increased much more than in some areas of the country.

We all know how expensive it is to live in Southern California. Some people have sold their home and used the equity to purchase homes in other less expensive areas of the country. Maybe they wanted to be

near children and grandchildren who live in another state. Maybe they left California in order to purchase a home that was much less expensive and the cost of living is less. For those of us who don’t want to leave California, home equity can be the key to staying in the state you love and near the people you love.

I want to help you understand the power of these various reverse mortgage programs. There is a program that will meet all of your needs. The most important part of this process is learning what is available and weighing your options. You are more in control when you understand all the pros and cons of each program before making your decision.

Interest rates play a huge part in the calculation of how much money you receive from a reverse mortgage. The interest rates are dropping slightly. I am watching the rates for many of my clients who are interested in refinancing their current reverse mortgage to access a larger portion of their home equity.

I will have another seminar, but

you don’t have to wait until then to find out about the possibilities of these loan programs. I am only a phone call away.

I can meet with you at your home or somewhere for lunch or coffee and pie.

The holidays are upon us. This time of year is always full of activities.

And it can be an expensive time of year as well. We have property taxes due just in time for Christmas.

So, if you’ve been wondering if a Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (reverse) could be an answer to your financial worries or concerns, give me a call. We can take look and figure out a solution.

Imagine ending the year breathing freely again, and allowing yourself to experience financial freedom by unlocking your home equity. Time to let your home take care of you! *** Laura Strickler NMLS 315848 Reverse Mortgage Advisor 760-518-9839

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5th District Supervisor • Jim Desmond Californians Pay the Price While Utility Giants Get a Bailout om quietly signed California Senate Bill 254—a 254-page bill packed with legal fine print—shielding utility companies from billions in wildfire liabilities. This legislation allows Southern California Edison and other utilities to pass wildfire costs exceeding $21 billion directly onto ratepayers and victims. Fires like the devastating Eaton Fire, which tore through parts of Altadena and Pasadena earlier this year, will now leave ordinary Californians paying the price for corporate negligence.

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Very clean, fresh paint. 924 sq.ft., office/retail space with AC, half bath, ample parking. Trash pick up and up to 1000 gallons of water per month included in the rent.

Consumer advocates are right to sound the alarm.

This bill was pushed through the Legislature with little public debate, echoing the same playbook as California Assembly Bill 1054 in 2019, which already limited utility liability. Meanwhile, these same utility companies have spent millions of dollars filling political campaign coffers. It doesn’t take much to see who benefits.

This isn’t leadership—it’s a bailout for utilities, paid for by Californians who are already struggling with some of the highest costs of living in the nation. Families are tightening their belts just to keep One of the most ironic—and frankly infuriating— the lights on, while billion-dollar utility companies realities in California right now is that utility com- get legal protection and guaranteed revenue. panies can have their power lines spark devastating wildfires and then turn around and make us, California deserves better than this. We deserve a the ratepayers, foot the bill. For years, faulty or state government that stands up for working families, downed power lines have been linked to some of not powerful corporations. We need accountability, the most destructive fires in our state. Entire com- not backroom deals. And we need leaders who will munities have been wiped out, lives have been up- prioritize public safety and affordability over special ended, and lawsuits have followed. Yet, instead of interests. Until that happens, the cycle of disaster, taking responsibility, utility companies simply raise bailout, and higher bills will continue—and ordinary our rates. Between skyrocketing fire insurance pre- Californians will keep paying the price. miums and utility costs, many California families are being squeezed to the breaking point.

San Diego County District 5 Supervisor Jim Desmond, 1600 Pacific Highway, #335, San Diego, CA What makes this even worse is what just happened 92101, United States http://www.supervisorjimdesin Sacramento. Last month, Governor Gavin News- mond.com/ Chuckles from page 2

“See!? There you go! You’re hilarious!”

It’s not really drinking alone if the dog is home. *** Tips on Falling Asleep in a Living Room Chair.

1. Be old.

2. Sit in a chair. *** Getting gas this morning and I noticed the car in front of me at Pump 3 put in $10 worth of gas.

Where in the hell were they going?

Pump 4?

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*** I asked my wife why she married me.

She said, “because you’re so funny and make me laugh so much.”

“I thought it might be because I was so charming and handsome,” sez me.

*** My shrink told me to write letters to the people I hate. Then bury them in the back yard.

She didn’t tell me what to do with the letters. *** Does anyone still turn off lights when leaving a room because your parents always said, “don’t waste electricity!” *** That awkward moment when you are running and your boobs are bouncing all over the place. And you’re a 55 year old guy. *** In order to insult me I must first value your opinion. Nice try though. ***

You spend four hours getting ready, then step outside in your pajamas and you meet the whole neighborhood. *** Turn any sofa into a sofabed by telling your wife, “just calm down!” *** Sometime my dog is so happy to see me he pees a little.

None of my other friends have been that happy to see me. *** I asked my personal trainer what it would take to get my body into a fit condition.

He said, “Reincarnation.” *** My day starts backward.

I wake up tired and go to bed wide awake.

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Psychics from page 5 the prophet, so say even biblical scholars.

Regarding John the Baptist being Elijah, Jesus clearly says in his Aramaic tongue, “This is of whom it is written . . . . For all the prophets and the law prophesied until John, and if you are willing to accept it, he is Elijah, who is to come.”

(Matthew 11:11-15).

Among the world’s most pre-eminent and respected scholars and experts of the bible, such as worldrespected theologian, Dr. Andrew Swafford, professor of theology at Benedictine College at Atchison, Kansas, it appears very clear what Jesus of Nazareth proclaimed about John the Baptist, that Elijah returned in the form and body of John the Baptist.

John the Baptist may not have been cognisant of who he was, in the embodiment of Elijah.

That is common in the realm of reincarnation, so say the researchers. Again, this doesn’t “sit well” with many from the orthodox pulpit. Already the steady refrain has been, “Oh, what Jesus meant was that John the Baptist was only guided by the spirit and purpose of Elijah. That John the Baptist only functioned like the prophet, Elijah.

There was no reincarnation here.

It’s a misunderstanding.”

Many of the world’s foremost Christian scholars, including Dr. Andrew Swafford, professor of theology at Benedictine College at Atchison, Kansas regard such aforementioned rationalizations (as cited above) to be without serious merit.

One thing seems fairly probable.

Whatever opinions we may harbour, on this or that matter – repeated surveys continue to reveal the rise of reincarnation within America’s varied Christian communities.

WERE THERE FALSE “MESSIAHS” (BEFORE) THE HISTORICAL JESUS? Jesus (true name was Yeshua, he was never called “Jesus” during his lifetime), lived a most dangerous life with little or no concern for his own.

Jesus was not that original as a revolutionary. This Nazarene was far from being the first rule-breaker, challenger to the establishment and way short of even the first to be called the Messiah (Mashiach).

Prior to him, there was Judas Maccabeus (born ? to 160 B.C.), who was leader of a revolt against King Antiochus’ Seleucid Empire (167160 B.C). Many considered him the Messiah because he freed the Jews from foreign domination, and events of his life paralleled proph-

ecies in Daniel, chapter 8, of the Torah (Olde Testament Bible).

ah (Mashiach); they are still waiting for their Messianic figure to come.

Also, there was Simon of Peraea (born ? to c. 4 B.C.), who was called the “King of the Jews,” (way before Jesus of Nazareth).

This Simon of Peraea “King of the Jews,” was truly believed to be the real Messiah (National Geographic Channel references him as, “The First Jesus”). Like the latter Christian Jesus of Nazareth, this Simon of Peraea was also a rebel who was killed by the Romans.

And yes, they certainly have a right to their belief as guaranteed in Freedom of Religion as well as expected with civilised tolerance and mutual respect. Today, orthodox Judaism views Jesus as an ordinary person, not the divine Messiah, and believes he did not fulfill messianic prophecies such as ushering in an era of world peace, rebuilding the Temple, or gathering all Jews back to the land of Israel, as well as other expected but unfulfilled Jewish prophecies.

And then there was Athronges (born? to c. 4 B.C.), a shepherdturned-leader of a rebellion, along with his four brothers, against Herod Archelaus, after proclaiming himself the true Messiah. He and his brothers were eventually doomed to defeat.

Others followed. Then there was Jesus of Nazareth. This Nazarene, Jesus, was – like his predecessors -- proclaimed to be the “Anointed One” (Messiah), and like his predecessors, was also killed by the Romans.

DO SOME WORLD RELIGIONS VIEW JESUS AS A “FALSE MESSIAH” OR NOT THE “SON OF GOD”?

JUDAISM Yes. To this day, orthodox Jews around the world do not accept Jesus of Nazareth as their true Messi-

In short, orthodox Jews do not believe Jesus was divine nor was he the Son of God. The foundation of Jewish belief is based on a national revelation at Mount Sinai, not on miracles performed by an individual prophet.

ISLAM While the Islamic faith does, in fact, recognise Jesus as the Messiah (“Masih” in Arabic), Muslims do have a different understanding of him than Christianity.

For example, while Muslims do believe that Jesus was a powerful prophet, and the Quran does mention his miraculous birth, the Psychics continued on page 12

Why is Sixt charging me $794 for a tow I never requested?

by Christopher Elliott

cause a front-end shimmy, and the consequences can be serious. You can lose the ability to control the vehicle.

All Brian Dunn needed for his business trip was a reliable rental car.

Instead, he got a Nissan Sentra from Sixt that was unsafe to drive. And when he tried to return it, the car rental company slapped him with a $794 tow charge he never authorized.

“I was concerned that I was driving a damaged and potentially dangerous vehicle,” he says.

Dunn says that after he picked up the car at the airport, he felt a troubling vibration.

“The steering wheel shook violently at highway speeds,” he says. “I didn’t feel safe.”

Dunn made it to his hotel and called Sixt to request a new vehicle. The car rental company towed the Sentra and replaced it with a working car.

Weeks later, a $794 charge for tow services appeared on his credit card statement. Sixt says he was responsible for paying the bill.

“I didn’t request a tow, and no one mentioned one when I exchanged the car,” Dunn says.

His battle with Sixt raises thorny

Illustration by Christopher Elliott questions about consumer rights, rental company policies, and how to fight unexpected fees.

next rental.

Can rental companies charge customers for services they didn’t request?

Dunn’s rental was undrivable almost the moment he started using it.

What should you do if your rental car develops mechanical problems?

How do you fight a car rental bill that isn’t your fault?

But first, let’s unpack Dunn’s ordeal, a teachable moment for your

“My car had a front-end shimmy”

“When I took it on the highway, it had a front-end shimmy,” he explains.

A front-end shimmy is a shake or wobble that you feel in the steering wheel when the vehicle is in motion. A problem with the car’s steering, suspension, or wheels can

Dunn was more than halfway to his hotel in Pleasant View, and weather conditions were deteriorating. So he decided to press on and called Sixt when he checked in. Sixt showed up a few hours later with a new rental.

“My initial rental was towed back to the Sixt location at the Nashville International Airport,” he remembers.

A few weeks later, he received a claim from Fleet Response for $794 for towing his rental vehicle.

“Since I was provided with a defective and potentially dangerous vehicle, I do not feel that the cost of the tow service, which I did not Refunds continued on page 14

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Travelers are Becoming More Superstitious Here’s What They’re Doing (and here’s what actually works) ping on the plane’s exterior before boarding for good luck. “It was like a woodpecker -- tap, tap, tap,” says Perkins. I’ve spoken with other frequent fliers, who have also observed the knocking ritual.

by Christopher Elliott Do you knock three times on the airplane fuselage before you board a flight? Or do you carry a lucky rabbit’s foot on vacation? If you do, then you might be a superstitious traveler.

Paula Gill is one of them. Whenever she takes her seat on a plane, she remembers the recent crashes -- and makes the sign of the cross.

“I’m not particularly religious,” says Gill, a retired human resources consultant from Trappe, Pennsylvania. “It just feels like the right thing to do.”

In a world of uncertainty, Gill is less of an exception than the rule.

“One of the most common rituals I see when I travel is touching the outside of the aircraft before stepping inside,” says Bob Bacheler, the managing director of Flying Angels, a medical transportation service. “Some travelers tap the plane, kiss their fingers, or knock on the hull.”

Superstitions help make sense of a senseless world. When you’re unable to count on even the basics,

Illustration by Dustin Elliott like air traffic controllers showing up for work during the government shutdown, a St. Christopher medal or a Shambhala bracelet may be the next best thing.

“Superstitions help to bind anxiety and manage stress,” explains Thomas Plante, a psychology professor at Santa Clara University.

“There are many good reasons for travelers to be nervous nowadays, given the turmoil in the world. This kind of behavior will only increase as their anxiety increases.”

Whether these practices are effective or not is a question above my

pay grade (I’m a travel columnist, not a religion writer). But what I can tell you is that there are effective ways of ensuring you’ll have a safer trip, and they are remarkably simple. I’ll share a few of them in just a minute.

What travelers are doing for good luck?

Knocking three times before boarding a plane, train or bus. “That’s one of the quirkiest rituals I’ve seen,” says Liam Perkins, a marketing manager from Los Angeles.

On a recent flight from Los Angeles to Tokyo, he saw a woman tap-

Circling their luggage before their trip. Strange, but true. Some travelers circle their luggage three times for good luck. Hikers will circle a backpack three times before going on a hike. “It serves as an emotional need for safety and grounding,” explains Deepak Shukla, CEO of Pearl Lemon Adventures, a travel agency.

Wearing charms and talismans when they travel. On a recent flight to Lisbon, Kaz Marzo saw a fellow passenger kiss a talisman before boarding. “Another one clutched a tiny laminated photo of their child during takeoff,” says Marzo, who works for a photography website in Washington, D.C. He even has his own pre-trip ritual: he taps the zipper of his camera bag twice. “It’s silly, but it started years ago after I narrowly avoided a major equipment failure on a shoot in Tokyo.

Ever since, that small gesture feels like locking in good luck,” he says.

Superstitious continued on page 14

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where the other, much higher priced restaurants, serve it every day.

Man About Town from page 4

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special. Would not order it again.

I did not order Clam Chowder on this day but shall, so I can make a fair comparison to other restaurants.

When 4 Tunas first opened they had a lot of great seafood dishes at very reasonable prices. Now that the have gotten a foothold in Escondido they have kicked up their prices. Pricey, not as pricey as The Brigantine . . . but no great bargains, except, perhaps, their fish tacos.

Yes, I’d go back to 4 Tunas , 601 N. Broadway, Escondido . . but will be a bit more selective in what I order. Still, the fish tacos at $3.50 are a tremendous buy.

Last week I had gone to The Brigantine, also in Escondido at 421 West Felicita Avenue.

And, again, I was in the mood for lobster. They only serve lobster at dinnertime however, and it was only 2 pm when we arrived. So, I ordered a half dozen oysters on the half shell (harvested from Washington State. Nice size, very tasty, worth every penny of the $21 we paid. (More expensive than 4 Tunas but far superior oysters both in size, taste, and area from which the were harvested).

We both had a bowl of The Brigantine’s clam chowder at $11 a bowl . . . quite reasonable price but the clam chowder was not that impressive.

I’m proud to be part of a rather large group who receive much/ most of their medical care from the VA Hospital in La Jolla, Ca. Every time I visit there for a consult or medical procedure I see hundreds of veterans from every branch going up and down the halls of the hospital ... some walking, some with walkers, some in wheel chairs, all of whom receive top professional service and courtesy and all in well organized efficiency.

These guys and gals have earned their medical coverage. We all served our country and I can tell you it’s the best investment I ever made! I invested two years of my life in the US Army, serving as the Entertainment Director for Brooke Army Hospital. Fort Sam Houston, Texase. I loved my two years of service and greatly appreciate my VA medical benefits.

It’s become common to criticize the US Government for its failings and, in some cases the criticism is well deserved.

Not so in the case of the Veterans Administration. I constantly sing their praises as they treat me, and every other veteran I know, as if we were royalty.

Kudos to the VA! Keep up the superior work!

I much prefer the clam chowder at Charlies Restaurant, 210 N. Ivy, Escondido, $5.25 a bowl! That is a steal and the clams almost always are of good size and taste. I’ll save my money and enjoy clam chowder at Charlie’s! The only difference is Charlie’s only serves Clam Chowder on Fridays and Saturdays

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Ever since I can remember I’ve had the burning desire to discover new places, new adventures.

Because of this, I set out to discover a new country . . . and I was successful. I even ventured inland a great many miles where I discovered a place I called Minnesota. “This,” I thought, “would be a great place for Scandinavians.” So I headed back to Norway to recruit settlers. While I was gone, some clown named Columbus claimed he discovered America. Life ain’t fair. Except life also give us The Paper. I read it whenever and wherever I go exploring and only buy from those who advertise in The Paper. It’s a Viking thing. Your friend, Eric the Red

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The Pastor Says . . .

Life Is A Struggle I am sure that all who read this article could readily identify with my statement about the struggle of life. A favorite Bible book of mine is Job, who identifies with this premise when he says, “Man that is born of woman, is short of days, and full of trouble.” (Job 14:1). I think of these words in relation to my newly born great-grandchildren. When they were born within the last two years, there was much joy for both the parents and grandparents. Personally, I have had that experience with my own family, for which I am very grateful. The same level of excitement, however, is limited by where I live and my limited opportunities to participate in the development of these children. It is now more a time for reflection on the future of these children. If it were possible for these children to know their future—or to contemplate Job’s statement about the many troubles they might face —would they want to be born into this world and at this time? If they knew, would they say, “yes”?

Pastor Huls

Many people with whom I associate tell me they wouldn’t want children born into the world today. Many decline having children. In fact, there is an anti-conception in marriages today. Much of it stems from the uncertainties in our world today. The uncertainties have led to many youthful suicides. They see life as nothing but a struggle. And yet, despite these struggles, many would-be parents are willing to invest in a family because of the joys children bring them. Religiously, they believe in the Scriptural mandate that God commanded us to be fruitful and multiply. The desperation of many Biblical women, such as Sarah, Hannah, and Elizabeth, to bear children far outweighs the passive attitude toward the fear of a struggling childhood for the offspring.

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.

Still, there are significant concerns about raising children in our world. When I think of my great-grandchildren growing up, I know they will not have a perfect world. Physically, they will demand food, sometimes not what is best for them. There will be colic, stomach aches, vomiting, and hunger. In the midst of all, there will be falls, illness, learning to walk, and overcoming the essentials of competition with failure and frustration. It will be a struggle with scrapes and bruises and perhaps even broken bones. When it is all over, they will say it has been worth it. Or will they?

They will have to face the learning world of memorization with words and numbers. Many will ask them to count to 100 and recite the ABCs, and they will experience the frustration of making mistakes. The lucky children will face music lessons and the competitive world of athletics.

Pastor Huls This will produce feelings of inferiority and prideful achievement, often continued on page 13

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Are we the “Last of the Dodos”? Part I

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The “Buckminster Fuller Curve”, AKA the “knowledge doubling curve”, tracks the amount of time

it takes for humanity to double its knowledge base. In 1900 the “BFC” was pegged at about 100 years. By 1945 accelerating technology had reduced the BFC to 45 years and by 2000 it was estimated to be less than a year. In a single lifetime we have witnessed the ever accelerating pace of technology sweep away much of the “common knowledge” held by the older generations. Grey hair once revered as the symbol of experience and wisdom is today no more than an indication of probable retro-ignorance and irrelevance. It seems that it is much easier to learn as you grow than to un-learn and re-learn as you age. Today’s adults may be the last generations to suffer mid-life technical and social obsolescence. It seems likely that future generations will rely more on the ever improving IW and less on our slower and less reliable internal cognitive resources.

IW and AI technology will continue to evolve as will their associated components and connection devices. We can only imagine what the next generation of networks and connection devices will be like or how they will change the way we live, work and communicate.

Those of us over 45 who came to adulthood unaffected by the IW and its AI will check out during this century as the last generations with fully developed internal cognitive resources. We are “the last of the Dodos”

Reliance on Internet’s AI and information storage systems as a substitute for internal memory and reasoning resources by the newer generation of DNs (digital natives) is already seen as a major contributing factor in their recent IQ level declines. It is a simple expression of the “use it or lose it” principle.

Their choice of the IW over their internal resources is reasonable. The retrieval speed, depth of information and objectivity of the IW make its solutions better and faster than ones gained through the use of any individuals internal cognitive resources.

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us over 45. We are the last humans to grow-up without the IW. We were born too late to incorporate the IW as a component of our internal cognitive process. We, like our predecessors through the ages, had no alternative to our internal intelligence and memory in navigating our world. Today we are a unique hybrid with fully developed “old school” internal cognition in addition to the ability to access and use the resources of the IW. How does this new reality affect we “old school” adults and our view of the younger generations? We’ll talk about that next week in part II of “the last of the Dodos”

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John Van Zante’s Critter Corner

What’s The Big Deal? It’s Just a Dog. The woman who said, “It’s just a dog” had never experienced this kind of loss. Maybe she had never known that kind of love. Her reaction was to downplay our pain.

The headline for this week’s Critter Corner is a quote from a (now former) friend the morning after we lost our dog. Our dog who came as a tiny puppy. He grew into an awkward adolescent then a strong adult. He eventually lost his life to a tumor and crossed over the Rainbow Bridge.

We thought we were prepared.

But, when it’s final, it’s painful.

The hole in your home. The hole in your heart. The shadow in the corner where your pet used to nap.

Nobody there to greet you with a wag and a woof when you get home from work.

This memory comes to mind when I talk about the Pet Loss Support Program at Rancho Coastal Humane Society. This program offers free consultations for people who recently lost pets, have pets suffering from major illnesses, or are in the process of saying goodbye to pets.

Just to be clear, this is support, not a pity party. The goal is for you to make it through, deal with the pain, and move forward, whether that means getting a new pet or celebrating the memories of the pet you’re mourning.

If a face-to-face experience works better for you, the In-Person Pet Loss Support Group meets at Vivian’s Learning Center at Rancho Coastal Humane Society in Encinitas on the 2nd and 4th Satur-

days of the month from 9 to 10:30 am. This program, facilitated by a grief counselor, offers a safe space to share feelings and deal with the emotions of losing a pet. There’s no fee to attend, but donations are appreciated.

If that doesn’t work for you, or if you or someone you know needs help and doesn’t live in this area, we offer One-on-One, 20-minute, phone sessions with grief coun-

selors. These are also on Saturday mornings between 9 and 11. You only need to schedule an appointment.

For more information or to register visit www.sdpets.org then go to Programs and click on Pet Loss Support.

If you are experiencing a crisis, don’t wait. Call 888-724-7240 (24hour Access and Crisis Line.)

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Oodles from page 3 Nov 14 2:30 Authenticity vs Authenticity: View From the Native American Perspective Eli Santana & Duane Minard Defining what is changing in the Ramona Play with the appointing of the first Native American Director.

Nov 21 1:00 History of El Presidio de San Diego—San Diego’s Lost City Richard Carrico MA Professor Emeritus-SDSU El Presidio Real de San Diego (Royal Presidio of San Diego is a historic fort in San Diego, California. It was established on May 14, 1769, by Gaspar de Portola, leader of the first European land exploration of Alta California—at that time an unexplored northwestern frontier area of New Spain. Archaeological and historical evidence is used to tell the amazing story of Southern California’s first Spanish Colony. El Presidio de San Diego was Alta California’s first mission and outpost.

Nov 21 2:30 Let’s Hear from Our International Students Leti Jacques Quinn MCC Student Services Coord.

Two MiraCosta study-abroad alumni share their unforgettable summer 2025 experiences in Japan and Florence, highlighting cultural immersion, personal growth, and the lasting impact of global learning.

Nov 28 NO SESSIONS THANKSGIVING 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 *** Music Men Always Looking For Guys Who Love To Sing Are you a guy, high school age or older, who loves to sing? Have you always wanted to be in a performing group, but thought you weren’t talented enough or didn’t have the musical background? The Music Men Chorus may be able to help... The Music Men Chorus is an a cappella (no accompaniment) chorus that performs 4-part, closeharmony songs arranged Barbershop-style, with ringing chords.

We are affiliated with the non-profit Barbershop Harmony Society.

The chorus performs at public and private events in North San Diego County.

We have open rehearsals on Tuesday evenings at 7 pm at San Marcos Lutheran Church, 3419 Grand

Avenue. Male singers interested in learning more about barbershopstyle singing are always welcome to attend. There are no formal auditions, just a voice check to see which voice part (Tenor, Lead, Bass, or Baritone) best suits you.

We encourage visitors to sing with us. Prior musical experience is helpful but not a necessity. We will seat you between 2 veteran singers to help you along. And we can provide you audio learning tracks to help you learn the music.

Currently, we are offering an opportunity for interested male singers to perform with us at Holiday concerts in December if they: A) attend weekly rehearsals on a fairly regular basis from now through December; and B) become proficient at singing our Christmas repertoire (memorize a short list of songs and be able to sing the others with music). This is a great chance to try a cappella singing in the Barbershop style with a dedicated, fun group of guys!

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Psychics from page 7 Islamic faith rejects the Christian interpretation of Jesus’ miracles as evidence of his divinity.

Islam also rejects the idea that Jesus was the son of God or God incarnate, and instead portrays him as a human messenger chosen for his righteousness.

Muslims also deny that Jesus was crucified, viewing it as an unworthy and humiliating end for a prophet.

Instead, Muslims believe that God saved Jesus and raised him up to heaven, so the Christian concept of the Resurrection is rejected in the Islamic faith.

Nevertheless, the Islamic holy book, the Quran, states that Jesus (“Isa”) will return to Earth before the Day of Judgment to fulfill several key roles, including defeating the Antichrist, known as “al-Masih ad-Dajjal” (the False Messiah) and then Jesus will restore peace and justice.

HINDUISM There is no single Hindu view on Jesus, but the faith does not accept him as the one and only Messiah.

(Some) Hindus see Jesus as a spiritual teacher, a yogi, or an avatar (a divine manifestation of God), similar to figures like Krishna or Rama.

However, they do not view him as the single, unique path to salvation (which is a core belief in Christianity).

Indifferent to the historical Jesus, (Mainstream) Hinduism is largely indifferent to the life of the historical Jesus. The focus is on the teachings and the ultimate reality of God (Brahman), which can manifest in many forms.

BUDDHISM Buddhism does not accept Jesus as the Messiah or as any form of savior.

Not a theistic faith: At its core, Buddhism is a non-theistic religion that does not focus on a creator god.

The concept of a divine messiah who saves humanity is not part of Buddhist theology.

Focus on self-liberation: Buddhist philosophy teaches that individuals must achieve enlightenment and liberation from suffering on their own through practises like meditation and following the Eightfold Path. The idea of a personal savior who provides salvation for others is considered a form of spiritual ignorance.

Respect for a spiritual teacher: While they reject Christian theological claims about Jesus, some Buddhists respect him as a compassionate and enlightened teacher, or a “bodhisattva,” similar to figures in their own tradition.

SUMMATION There is not sufficient space to list all religious beliefs in reference to Jesus and, therefore, this represents merely a sampling.

What this writer thinks is not of importance. However, if I were pressed to give an answer, I would simply say that this man known as Jesus of Nazareth was, indeed, everything that he is proclaimed to be in ancient Scripture. He is, indeed, the sacrificial Lamb of God. The true Messiah. The Redeemer. The Son of the living God. And the Last, Best Hope, of Humankind.

SPECIAL THANKS To the various Christian readers and entities who asked me to write this cover story, thank you.

Your collective input and story suggestions are greatly appreciated.

Please keep your cover story topics coming. May God richly bless all of you. Each and everyone.

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Some will make it, but for many, there will be a mental struggle.

Last but not least will be the spiritual struggle of right and wrong.

Very early in this arena, there will be a need to do the right thing according to the religious moral order. Learning what to do to please society and God can be the most significant struggle. It is to help thread one’s way through the maze of religious expectations and priorities. It is this world where one faces guilt and judgment, and a world

of expectation often brought on by the adult world rather than by God Himself. The parent learns, from their religious ideology, the Biblical teaching: “Train up a child in the way he should go and when he is old he will not depart from it.”

(Proverbs 22:6). Learning and doing this religious discipline is often a struggle.

In conclusion, we could ask if life should be a struggle. Ask my two great-grandchildren when they finish their journey of life. There will be fun, wonderful days of sunrises and sunsets, and with all of this, tears, pain, questions, mistakes, regrets, and hopefully, as an aged friend told me recently,” Whatever will be, will be.”

We hope that the good days will outdo the bad ones. With God’s blessings, we could hope for that.

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mirror was facing the bed, which she thought was bad luck.

Plante, the psychologist, says there’s much more under the surface -- the quiet prayers and mantras travelers are repeating before they start their trip. Or the superstitious things they do every day, like not stepping on cracks in the sidewalk. No one can see that, but Plante and other experts suspect that as travel gets more stressful, these behaviors will increase.

“I’ve met climbers who won’t start their Kilimanjaro trek on a Friday, as they think it’s unlucky,” he adds.

Are superstitions getting in the way of your trip?

While most superstitions are harmless, some are not. Alex Andreichuk, a travel advisor, has seen some that can interfere with a trip in a significant way.

Some of his clients refuse a room on the 13th floor because they think it’s bad luck. In fact, many hotels don’t even have a 13th floor because of widespread triskaidekaphobia -- the fear of the number 13. Another client refused a hotel room because a Refunds from page 7 request, should be my responsibility,” he adds.

So does he have to pay for towing a car that never worked to begin with?

Can rental companies charge you for services you didn’t request?

Rental contracts typically authorize charges for services like refueling or tolls. But a closer look at Dunn’s contract with Sixt suggests he may be responsible for more.

“When you rent a vehicle from us, you are responsible for damages to the vehicle,” it says in his contract.

“You may also be responsible for other losses resulting from damage to the vehicle. You may be covered for damage and loss by your personal motor vehicle insurance. If such coverage exists, and is confirmed by us, you may require us to submit any claims to your insurance company.”

Translation: Even if Dunn wasn’t directly responsible for the damage to the car -- as in, the front-end shimmy -- Sixt’s contract can hold him responsible for other expenses, such as towing the car back to the airport.

Case closed? Not exactly. Under most state laws, companies must have to prove you requested or directly caused the need for services like towing. Dunn may have called Sixt to request that it tow the faulty vehicle back to Nashville and replace it, and that recording would be all that it needed to show a court

Andreichuk says he doesn’t judge, but people might be missing out on opportunities by being so superstitious -- like a better room or a perfect day on the mountain. And while these beliefs have always been a part of travel, there’s a sense that as uncertainty increases, so do the superstitions and rituals that can affect the quality of your trip.

Is there a better way to increase certainty when you travel?

I’m not suggesting you should leave the Black Tourmaline crystals at home or stop making the sign of the cross when you board a flight. But there are real things travelers can do that are proven to help make a trip more secure. Think of them as your other good luck charms.

Hire a competent travel advisor. that he wanted a tow -- even if he didn’t explicitly ask for it or sign an authorization. But Dunn merely requested that Sixt replace his defective car and left it up to Sixt to handle.

Dunn might have been covered if he had purchased an optional roadside assistance plan. But his contract shows that he didn’t.

Still, Sixt failed to show he either damaged the vehicle or requested the tow.

What should you do if your rental has a mechanical problem?

The best advice I can offer about mechanical problems is to spot them early. Conduct a thorough inspection, and if you see anything that’s out of place -- a red light or a wobbly wheel -- make a U-turn and ask for a different vehicle. If you’re already out the door, here’s what to do: Document everything immediately. Never assume the car rental company will take care of the paperwork. Take a cellphone video of the shaking steering wheel (if you can do it safely) and get written confirmation of the vehicle swap.

Ask for a written incident report.

Most rental locations will create one if you cite safety concerns. Get it in writing and save it.

Don’t assume that no news is good news. Follow up in writing, asking for verification that your bill is settled.

When I reviewed Dunn’s case, I saw a few problems. There was

Working with a human agent who can help you when something goes wrong can increase your peace of mind. You can find a great travel agent at the American Society of Travel Advisors website.

Note: You’ll want to do a little research before you decide to hire one.

I publish a free guide to finding a travel advisor on my advocacy site, Elliott.org, that can help.

a talisman. Here’s my guide to travel safety and health.

The point is, there are plenty of travel superstitions that may or may not work. But there are a few things that definitely work.

Buy travel insurance. A solid travel insurance policy can cover the most common problems you might encounter, from having a trip disruption to falling ill. Travelers often believe their credit card will cover them for most perils, but that’s not always correct.

Even travel columnists aren’t immune to rituals. I had a lucky luggage tag shaped like a sea turtle for a long time -- a gift from my friends at Limpi Recycling in Curaçao -- that I attached to my checked baggage. My bag was always returned to me safely when I traveled with the turtle. For some reason, the customs agents in Malaysia removed it and now … well, I’m feeling a little insecure. I really miss that turtle.

Research your trip carefully. Even a small amount of research will reveal that flying is the safest way to travel and that there’s no evidence that staying on the 13th floor is dangerous. And doing your homework on crime and health issues at your destination will help you avoid trouble, perhaps more than a rabbit’s foot or

Christopher Elliott is an author, consumer advocate, and journalist.

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

no incident report, no video of the mechanical problem, no confirmation of the vehicle swap. In the heat of the moment, he had made some assumptions that allowed Sixt to bill him for a service it shouldn’t have.

In short, he could have attacked this problem sooner and asked for paperwork from Sixt that probably didn’t exist. Had he done so, Sixt and its subrogation company probably would have either dropped the case or offered to settle for a lesser amount.

How do you fight a car rental bill that isn’t your fault?

There are some easy steps to fighting a charge like this. But the most important one is to act fast. Dunn waited several weeks to dispute the charges and contact my advocacy team.

He clearly wanted to give the process time to work, but time was not on his side. Sixt had referred the case to a third party that handles car rental claims, and their notices to him suggested that they would go to court to recover the towing fee. He didn’t have much time.

He did, however, have some room to negotiate.

For example: Sixt didn’t furnish him with the actual towing company invoice showing the $794 charge for returning his faulty Sentra. He could have asked for that before considering paying the bill.

Also, Sixt didn’t provide him with any evidence that he had requested a tow or agreed to pay the tow. It just charged him based on vague language in its rental contract, which does not explicitly say he is responsible for the tow on a faulty vehicle.

Finally, Sixt didn’t cite any state law or contract provision that definitely shows he is on the hook for the tow.

After Dunn contacted my team, I reached out to Sixt. I was curious about this case.

In hindsight, Dunn should have turned the car around and driven it back to Nashville. But he had never explicitly authorized a tow, and Sixt had arbitrarily charged his card. That seemed unfair.

A Sixt representative responded directly to me.

“At Sixt, customer satisfaction is at the heart of everything we do,” she told me. “While occasional service errors may occur, we are committed to addressing and resolving them to the satisfaction of our customers – as we have done in this case. We are pleased to confirm the matter has been resolved with no charge to the customer.”

Dunn confirmed that Sixt had dropped its charges.

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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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2025-9018823 The name of the business: North County Excavation, located at 7232 Columbine Drive, Carlsbad, CA 92011. Registrant, Anthony Mark Tyrone Beckett, 7232 Columbine Drive, Carlsbad, CA 92011. This business is operated by an Individual.

First day of business: N/A /s/ Anthony Beckett with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/ Recorder of San Diego on 10/1/2025 10/9, 10/16, 10/23/ 10/30/2025 STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME: 2025-9018822 Checked Right Services, located at 7232 Columbine Drive, Carlsbad, CA 92011. The Fictitious Business Name referred to above was filed in San Diego County on 5/16/2025 and assigned file no. 2025-9009751.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME IS BEING ABANDONED BY: Anthony Mark Tyrone Beckett, 7232 Columbine Drive, Carlsbad, CA 92011.

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/Anthony Beckett This statement was filed with the San Diego Recorder/County clerk on 10/1/2025.

10/9, 10/16, 10/23/ 10/30/2025 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2025-9018755 The name of the business: Madelein’s Produce, located at 13250 Civic Center Dr., Apt 3, Poway, CA 92064. Registrant, Madelein Nunez Ayala, 13250 Civic Center Dr., Apt 3, Poway, CA 92064.

This business is operated by an Individual.

First day of business: 9/30/2025 /s/ Madelein Nunez Ayala with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 9/30/2025 10/9, 10/16, 10/23/ 10/30/2025 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2025-9017175 The name of the business: Aco The Butcher, located at 1375 North Broadway E4, Escondido, CA 92026. Registrant, Aleksandar Stojsavljevic, 1375 North Broadway E4, Escondido, CA 92026. This business is operated by an Individual.

First day of business: 8/21/2025 /s/ Aleksandar Stojsavljevic with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 9/8/2025 10/16, 10/23, 10/30, 11/6/2025 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2025-9019295 The name of the business: Sand and Sea Yacht Charters, located at 674 Vale View, Vista, CA 92081. Registrant, Micheale Robbin Zazo, 674 Vale View, Vista, CA 92081. This business is operated by an Individual.

First day of business: 10/8/2020 /s/ Micheale Robbin Zazowith Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 10/8/2025 10/16, 10/23, 10/30, 11/6/2025 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2025-9019330 The name of the business: Mona

Botanical Jewelry, located at 725 Oaktree Lane, #181, San Marcos, CA 92069. Registrant, Julyanna Pinheiro Roza, 725 Oaktree Lane, #181, San Marcos, CA 92069. This business is operated by an Individual.

First day of business: 6/1/2020 /s/ Julyanna Pinheiro Roza with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 10/8/2025 10/16, 10/23, 10/30, 11/6/2025 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2025-9019107 The name of the business: Reel Hope And Healing, located at 36320 Breitner Way, Winchester, CA 92596. Registrant, Candice Danelle Reel, 300 Carlsbad Village Dr., Ste 108A-42, Carlsbad, CA 92008. This business is operated by an Individual.

First day of business: N/A /s/ Candice Danelle Reel with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 10/6/2025 10/16, 10/23, 10/30, 11/6/2025 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2025-9019817 The name of the business: Fashion Week San Diego, San Diego Fahion Week, located at 1130 Wall Street 539, La Jolla, CA 92037. Registrant, GFASH Inc., 1130 Wall Street 539, La Jolla, CA 92037. This business is operated by a Limited Liability Company.

First day of business: 3/1/2007 /s/ Gwendolyn Bates, CEO with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 10/16/2025 10/23, 10/30, 11/6, 11/13/2025 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2025-9019740 The name of the business: Precision Remodel, located at 193 Plumosa St., Oceanside, CA 92058. Registrant, Ioan Sebastian Burca, 193 Plumosa St., Oceanside, CA 92058, Siomona Burca, 193 Plumosa St., Oceanside, CA 92058. This business is operated by a Married Couple.

First day of business: 10/15/2025 /s/ Ioan Sebastian Burca with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 10/15/2025 10/23, 10/30, 11/6, 11/13/2025 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2025-9019607 The name of the business: Earth Song Plant Service, located at 6155 Verda Ln., San Diego, CA 92130. Registrant, Monique D. Tallo, 6155 Verda Ln., San Diego, CA 92130. This business is operated by an Individual.

First day of business: 10/1/2025 /s/ Monique D. Tallo with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/ Recorder of San Diego on 10/14/2025 10/23, 10/30, 11/6, 11/13/2025 NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF Sharon Yaeko Takabayashi Case No. 25PE001929C SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO 1100 Union Street San Diego, CA. 92101 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate or both, of Sharon Yaeko Takabayashi. A Petition for Probate has been filed by Mark Ishida in the Superior Court of California, County of San Diego, 1100 Union Street, San Diego, CA. 92101 Central Courthouse.

The Petition for probate requests that Mark Ishida be appointed

as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. The petition requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.)

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

A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: Date: November 20, 2025 Time: 1:45 pm Dept: 503 Address of court: Same as noted above.

If you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.

If you are a creditor or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. you may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law.

You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.

Attorney for Petitioner: Suzan A. Colgan, Esq Vanguard Legal Group, PC 16935 W. Bernardo Dr., #155 San Diego, CA 92127 888-995-6014 DOP: 10/23, 10/30, 11/6, 11/13/2025 NOTICE OF PETITION TO PETITION FOR PROBATE ESTATE OF DONALD STAFFORD Case No. 25PE0027877C CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO 1100 Union Street San Diego, CA 92101 Publication will be in publication to be arranged. Petitioner: Luisa Stafford requests that decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. Luisa Stafford executor. Full bond not be required for the reasons state in item 3e. Decedent died on 6/27/2024 at San Diego County a resident of the county named above. 1834 Key Largo Road, Vista, CA 92081 decedent’s residence at the time of death. Will waives bond, unknown. Copy of decedent’s will dated 9/29/2021.

Proposed executor is named as executor in the will and consents to act. Petitioner is a person entitled to Letters. Petitioner is related to the decedent as spouse of decedent. Proposed personal

representative is a resident of California, resident of United Stated. Decedent was survived by spouse. No registered domestic partner, child as follows. natural or adopted no issue of a predeceased child. Decedent was not survived by a stepchild or foster child or children who would have been adopted by deceent but for a legal barrier.

Name and relationship to decedent Luisa Stafford, executor, spouse of decedent, adult, 1834 Key Largo Road, Vista, CA 92081. Lynn Molina, daughter of decedent, adult, 7973 La Gacha Ln., Carlsbad, CA 92008, Lori Stolmeyer, daughter of decedent, adult, 1655 Thibodo Rd., Vista, CA 92081, Lonie Malloy, daughter of decedent, adult 3129 Via Solana, Escondido, CA 92029, Ronald Stafford, son of decedent, adult, 7942 Manistique Dr., Colorado Springs, CO 80923.

10/23, 10/30, 11/6/2025 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2025-9019795 The name of the business: Premium Construction Services, located at 2802 Transportation Ave., Suite H, National City, CA 91950. Registrant, OB Construction And Engineering Corp., 2801 Transportation Ave., Suite H, National City, CA 91950.

This business is operated by a Corporation.

First day of business: 10/16/2025 /s/ Jorge Orozco, CEO with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 10/16/2025 10/23, 10/30, 11/6, 11/13/2025 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2025-9018816 The name of the business: Surf Auto Service, located at 435 Redlands St., Vista, CA 92083.

Registrant, Surf Motors Inc., 536 N. Santa Fe Ave., Vista, CA 92083. This business is operated by a Corporation.

First day of business: 10/1/2025 /s/ Eduardo Orozco, President with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 10/1/2025 10/23, 10/30, 11/6, 11/13/2025 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2025-9019471 The name of the business: Flohr Enterprises, located at 7717 Via Vivaldi, San Diego, CA 92127.

Registrant, Rene Flohr, 7717 Via Vivaldi, San Diego, CA 92127.

This business is operated by an Individual.

First day of business: 10/1/2024 /s/ Rene Flohr with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/ Recorder of San Diego on 10/9/2025 10/23, 10/30, 11/6, 11/13/2025 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2025-9020188 The name of the business: OES Fire Ready Brush And Ladder

Fuel Abatement Services, OES I5 South Coast Moving Services, located at 2545 Mesa Dr., Oceanside, CA 92054. Registrant, Taiu Taumaoe, 2545 Mesa Dr., Oceanside, CA 92054. This business is operated by an Individual.

First day of business: 10/1/2025 /s/ Tair Taumaoe with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/ Recorder of San Diego on 10/22/2025 10/30, 11/6, 11/13, 11/20/2025 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2025-9019786 The name of the business: Water and Ash, Water & Ash, located at 4941 Saratoga Ave., San Diego, CA 92107. Registrant, Anderson Maritime Holdings LLC, 4941 Saratoga Ave., San Diego, CA 92107. This business is operated

by A Limited Liability Company.

First day of business: 10/15/2025 /s/ Christopher A. Anderson, CEO with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 10/16/2025 10/30, 11/6, 11/13, 11/20/2025 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2025-9020206 The name of the business: Super Sweeping Service, located at 1773 Coyote Ct., Vista, CA 92084. Registrant, Federico Sierra Herrera, 1773 Coyote Ct., Vista, CA 92084. This business is operated by an Individual.

First day of business: 7/7/2025 /s/ Federico Sierra H with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/ Recorder of San Diego on 10/22/2025 10/30, 11/6, 11/13, 11/20/2025 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2025-9019899 The name of the business: Contreras Power Washing and Window Cleaning, located at 3517 La Mirada Dr., San Marcos, CA 92078. Registrant, Florencia Contreras, Jr., 3517 La Mirada Dr., San Marcos, CA 92078.

This business is operated by an Individual.

First day of business: N/A /s/ Florencia Contreras, Jr. with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 10/17/2025 10/30, 11/6, 11/13, 11/20/2025 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2025-9020048 The name of the business: Creative Color, located at 54515 Spencer Lane, Carlsbad, CA 92008. Registrant, Delia B. Juncal, 5415 Spencer Lane, Carlsbad, CA 92008. This business is operated by an Individual.

First day of business: 5/19/2011 /s/ Delia B. Juncal with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/ Recorder of San Diego on 10/20/2025 10/30, 11/6, 11/13, 11/20/2025

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2025-9020050 The name of the business: Arboristics, located at 5415 Spencer Lane, Carlsbad, CA 92008.

Registrant, Delia B. Juncal, 5415 Spencer Lane, Carlsbad, CA 92008. This business is operated by an Individual.

First day of business: 12/27/2020 /s/ Delia B. Juncal with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/ Recorder of San Diego on 10/20/2025 10/30, 11/6, 11/13, 11/20/2025 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2025-9019284 The name of the business: CMTWELVE Inc., Marisa Home, located at 1174 Mariposa Rd., Carlsbad, CA 92011. Registrant, CMTWELVE Inc., 979 Woodland Pkwy, Ste. 110-118, San Marcos, CA 92069. This business is operated by a Corporation.

First day of busines 1/2/2017 /s/ Marisa Terrell, President with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 10/8/2025 10/30, 11/6, 11/13, 11/20/2025 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2025-9019703 The name of the business: CBAD Chiropractic, located at 3138 Roosevelt St., Suite C, Carlsbad, CA 92008. Registrant, Josh Alan Caldwell, 3138 Roosevelt St., Suite C, Carlsbad, CA 92008.

This business is operated by an Individual.

First day of busines 10/15/2025 Josh Alan Caldwell, with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/ Recorder of San Diego on 10/15/2025 11/6, 11/13, 11/20 11/27/2025 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2025-9020169 The name of the business: Mobile Wrench, located at 550 Collyn St., Vista, CA 92083. Registrant, Dexter Totanex, 550 Collyn St., vista, CA 92083. This business is operated by an Individual.

First day of busines N/A Dexter Totanes, with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/ Recorder of San Diego on 10/22/2025 11/6, 11/13, 11/20 11/27/2025 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2025-9020198 The name of the business: Opendoors Management, located at 1250 Santa Luisa Dr., Solana Beach, CA 92075. Registrant, BWX Incorporated, 248 So. Hwy 101 Ste 505, Solana Beach, CA 92078. This business is operated by a Corporation.

First day of busines 6/1/2007 Randi Sharman, Secretary, with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 10/22/2025 11/6, 11/13, 11/20 11/27/2025

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