SAVING CHILDREN’S LIVES
by lyle e davis
I can think of no more painful words to hear than . . “I’m so sorry . . . but your child has a very aggressive form of cancer that is nearly always terminal.”
And I can think of no more encouraging words than . . “but we’re going to do everything we can to cure your child.”
This dialogue and dialogues like it
have taken place hundreds, thousands of times . . . at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee.
And the results have been phenomenal. 80% of children who enter the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital survive! That’s the good news.
But what of the other 20% who don’t make it?
Doctors and staff at this hospital
are feverishly working to reduce that 20% to an even lower figure. Thanks to people like you . . . chances are very good they will succeed. Families never receive a bill from St. Jude for treatment, travel, housing or food. No family receives a bill.
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital was founded by tv entertainer Danny Thomas in 1962, it is a 501 designated nonprofit medical corporation which focuses on children’s
catastrophic diseases, particularly leukemia and other cancers.
Danny Thomas named the hospital after St. Jude Thaddeus, the patron saint of hopeless causes, because he made a vow to build a shrine to the saint after praying for guidance during a difficult time in his life. His success in entertainment allowed him to fulfill this promise by founding St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital to help children with catastrophic diseases.
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Thanks to St. Jude thousands of children’s lives have been saved and they have been cured of cancer.
Here are just some of their stories:
Braylan’s Story
Braylan has more than 25 superhero action figures, including many he collected during treatment at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. He brought one to every medical procedure — they made him feel stronger. Braver.
Give Us This Day Our Daily Chuckle
This week, a compendium of wit, wisdom and neat stuff you can tell at parties. Enjoy!
Snow comes prematurely in October because of folks who decorate for Christmas too early. You know who you are.
Stop it!
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Just spoke with Bill Withers. Told him “Ain’t no Sunshine” is poor grammar.
He said, “I know, I know, I know, I know . . .”
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OMG, this is a tragic story.
This is a very sad but true story of the depression that can haunt a man. My friend Michael was so sick and tired of the world; of Covid-19, of
Braylan always is on the move — swimming, biking and playing basketball. If he falls, he gets right back up. So, it was out of character when he complained of back pain in December 2024.
Braylan was diagnosed with a malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumor, or MPNST, a rare and aggressive soft tissue sarcoma uncommon in kids. He was referred to St. Jude for treatment.
Mateo’s Story
It was the summer of 2024, just a few weeks before Mateo was to celebrate his first birthday, when a mass was discovered in his pel-
the Chinese aggression, of Global Warming, BLM and the rest of the stories that our media deem important to broadcast. He drove his car into his garage and then sealed every doorway and window as best he could. He got back into his car and wound down all the windows, selected his favorite radio station and started the car.
Two days later, a worried neighbor peered through his garage window and saw him in the car.
She notified the police and called for an ambulance. They broke in and pulled Michael from the car. A little sip of water and surprisingly he was in perfect condition, but his Tesla had a dead battery.
It’s October so you know what that means .. . .
Merry Christmas!
I was once on a tv game show and decided to “go for it.”
I bid on the rocking chair.
Welcome to the Senior Years . . .
Where you get mad because they rearrange the grocery store.
vis, which was later diagnosed as rhabdomyosarcoma, a type of cancerous tumor that develops in soft tissue.
Mateo was referred to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and arrived in Memphis from eastern Tennessee. Nancy, a nurse, recalled her baby’s constant cries because of the pain he felt.
It was heartbreaking, shocking and unexpected. All we could do was break down crying because we couldn’t believe what was happening. - Nancy, Mateo’s mom
Phenix’s Story
charms his parents, grandparents, older brothers and sisters and most strangers he meets.
“He steals every single heart he comes across,” his mom, Amber, said.
His smile has continued to shine brightly on most days, even after being diagnosed with a brain tumor at just 5 months old in September of 2024, and throughout treatment.
He underwent brain surgery to remove some of the tumor in his home state of Michigan and was later referred to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee.
When we got to St. Jude, there were more answers here. It was a lot to go through as far as him being a baby, but it was still a lot less complicated than what it could have been. They take care of you, and they make sure it’s as easy as possible for you.
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I’m almost a millionaire. I have all the zeros . . I just need a one.
This morning I changed my GPS to “male.” Now it just says, “It’s around here somewhere. Just keep driving.”
A plane is flying to Toronto when a blonde in economy moves up and sits in first class.
The flight attendant checks her ticket and says, “Ma’am, you paid for economy, please return to your seat.”
The blonde replies, “I’m blonde, I’m beautiful, I’m going to Toronto, and I’m staying right here!”
The flight attendant tells the pilot and co-pilot about the situation.
The co-pilot tries to explain, but the blonde repeats, “I’m blonde, I’m beautiful, I’m going to Toronto, and I’m staying right here!”
The pilot says, “She’s blonde? I’ve got this - I speak Blonde. I’m married to one.”
He walks over, whispers something in her ear, and she says, “Oh, I’m sorry!” and returns to her seat in economy.
Everyone is stunned. “What did you say to her?” they ask.
He replies, “I told her first class isn’t going to Toronto.”
I’ve reached that age where grocery shopping counts as “going out.”
Location Location, Location
You may have heard on the news about a Southern California man who was put under 72-hour psychiatric observation when it was found he owned 100 guns and allegedly had 100,000 rounds of ammunition stored in his home.
The house also featured a secret escape tunnel.
By Southern California standards, someone owning 100,000 rounds is considered “mentally unstable.”
BUT…
In Michigan, he’d be called “the last white guy still living in Detroit.”
In Arizona, he’d be called “an avid gun collector.”
In Arkansas, he’d be called “a novice gun collector.”
In Utah, he’d be called “moderately well prepared,” but they’d probably reserve judgment until they made sure that he had a corresponding quantity of stored food.”
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Phenix’s radiant smile and boundless energy, coupled with rare tears,
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adi’s Story
Adi was on vacation in December 2023 with his family when he started to feel sick. His parents took him to a doctor who prescribed medicine, but his fever persisted, which led to more tests at a local hospital.
The tests led to a diagnosis of Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), cancer of the blood and bone marrow.
Adi’s father, Bhargav, said his son, who was 4, got immediate care before they returned home to Tennessee. Adi began treatment at a hospital near their home in January 2024.
When doctors determined Adi would need further treatment, he was referred to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
Adi remains in Memphis. Bhargav said Adi is learning to eat new foods.
“The foods he used to like he doesn’t really like anymore,” he said.
Lizbeth’s Story
Lizbeth had been sick for weeks in the summer of 2021, unable to shake off a high fever. A visit to a hospital in her home state of Tennessee and several tests later revealed that the little girl has hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH), a rare disorder in which the immune system no longer works properly.
Without treatment, HLH can lead to severe organ damage and death. The diagnosis came as a complete shock to Lizbeth’s mother, Deysi. Doctors referred Lizbeth to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
“In a half hour, they were there,” Deysi recalled. “The paramedics told me, don’t worry, you are going to the best place in the world, and that was a source of calm for me after so many days of uncertainty.”
Once at St. Jude, she was welcomed by doctors, a social worker and interpreters who spoke Spanish, her native language. Deysi had to leave her job to take care of her daughter and felt more peace to hear that families never receive a bill from St. Jude for treatment, travel, housing or food.
Our patients are kids who dance, participate in sports, travel and everything in between. They come from all 50 states and around the world. Learn how each is a special kid, and explore their journeys through treatment for pediatric cancer and other life-threatening diseases at St. Jude.
Located in Memphis, Tennessee, St. Jude is leading the way the world understands, treats and defeats childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases. Through groundbreaking treatment and research methods, expert staff and our community of supporters, St. Jude provides customized care for some of the world’s sickest children regardless of their race, ethnicity, beliefs or ability to pay.
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital opened on February 4, 1962, in Memphis, Tenn., in front of a crowd of 9,000 people. Since then, we’ve been working tirelessly to save the lives of children with cancer and other life-threatening diseases.
Because of your support, we can provide children cutting-edge treatments not covered by insurance.
St. Jude is leading the way the world understands, treats and defeats childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases.
Because of your support, we can provide children cutting-edge treatments not covered by insurance.
More than 70 years ago, Danny Thomas was a young entertainer with a baby on the way. Work wasn’t easy to come by, and his despair grew. He turned to St. Jude Thaddeus, the patron saint of hopeless causes, and vowed:
Show me my way in life, and I will build you a shrine.
That prayer marked a pivotal moment. Soon after, he began find-
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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.
oct 24 1:00 “The Yellow Boat” Tracy Williams, MCC Theater Dir.
Ms. Williams will help us climb aboard “The Yellow Boat”, based on a true story, and which will give us insight into the resilience of the human spirit and healing power of love and expression.
oct 24 2:30 Little Saigon, San Diego Tram Lam
Learn about the Vietnamese Community in San Diego including cultural events and festivals. As the Vietnamese community commemorates 50 years, we invite you to be part of a special reflection— an opportunity to honor the journey, resilience, and humanity of those who lived it.
oct 31 1:00 Leonardo da Vinci
Robin Douglas, Art Educator Our art expert will walk us through the works and life of Leonardo da Vinci.
oct 31 2:30 San Diego Ghost Stories Marilyn McPhie, President, Storytellers of San Diego It’s the time of year for spooky stories presented by Marilyn McPhie, a professional storyteller.
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.
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 per-
forming 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!
To hear a sample of our singing, go to our website, musicmenchorus.org, and click on the photo on the homepage, which will take you to a video of the Music Men singing at a competition earlier this year. For more information about the Music Men, contact Bill at (760) 585-6315 or wolszanicky@yahoo.com.
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ing work, eventually becoming one of the biggest stars of radio, film and television in his day. He was on Make Room for Daddy, later known as The Danny Thomas Show.
Danny used his fame to fulfill his vow, and, in 1962, St. Jude opened, changing the lives of thousands of children and their families.
St. Jude opens
On February 4, 1962, we open our doors and begin our journey toward curing childhood cancer.
1966
Sustained remission. A group of St. Jude patients are the first Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL) patients to ever be successfully taken off therapy, based on evidence that remission can be sustained.
1977
Sickle cell research begins. We launch the first major effort to understand the lifelong progression of Sickle Cell Disease.
1984
After Completion of Therapy Clinic opens. We open the After
Completion of Therapy Clinic, the world’s largest long-term followup clinic for pediatric cancer patients.
1996
Peter Doherty wins the Nobel Prize. Peter Doherty, PhD, St. Jude Immunology chair, is awarded the Nobel Prize for Physiology or Medicine.
2006
94% survival rate for ALL St. Jude reports a 94% survival rate for patients with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), using therapy that does not include radiation.
2007
The St. Jude LIFE Study begins to study the long-term effects of cancer and its treatment. This initiative is one of the most ambitious follow-up projects ever conceived.
2018
WHO partnership. St. Jude and World Health Organization (WHO) announce a five-year collaboration to transform cancer care by curing at least 60% of children with six of the most common kinds of cancer worldwide by 2030.
2019
Gene therapy cures babies with
“bubble boy” disease. St. Jude announces a cure for SCID-X1, commonly known as bubble boy disease. By combining gene therapy and low-dose chemotherapy with busulfan, immune function is restored in infants with the disorder.
“A dream is one thing. A realization is something entirely separate.”
-Danny Thomas, founder of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
Families never receive a bill from St. Jude for treatment, travel, housing or food — so they can focus on helping their child live.
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is leading the way the world understands, treats and cures childhood cancer, sickle cell disease, and other life-threatening disorders. It is the only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center devoted solely to children. Treatments developed at St. Jude have helped push the overall childhood cancer survival rate from 20% to 80% since the hospital opened more than 60 years ago. St.
Jude shares the breakthroughs it makes to help doctors and researchers at local hospitals and cancer centers around the world improve the quality of treatment and care for even more children.
The mission of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is to advance cures, and means of prevention, for pediatric catastrophic diseases through research and treatment. Consistent with the vision of our Founder Danny Thomas, no child is denied treatment based on race, religion or a family’s ability to pay.
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is in Memphis, Tennessee. The hospital is located at 262 Danny Thomas Place.
American Lebanese Syrian Associated Charities (ALSAC) was founded by Danny Thomas in 1957 to be the fundraising and awareness organization for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, and its sole mission is to raise the funds and awareness necessary to operate and maintain the hospital. In the years ahead, an estimated 89% of the funds necessary to sustain and grow St. Jude must be raised by ALSAC from generous donors.
a message from our publisher, lyle e davis . . .
I know what it is . . . losing a child. We lost our eldest son, Scott, three years ago. The pain never goes away.
That's why the work of the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital is so important to me, personally.
I can feel the heartache these parents feel when they are told their beautiful child has a disease that is deadly serious and there is no known cure. Yet. But they are working on it and will provide their child with all possible treatents to bring about a cure and save that child's life.
And it happens, 80% of the time.
Right now, I'm asking you to take out your checkbook and write a generous, tax-deductible check payable to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
Thank you, Mr. Davis, for the magnificent article in your October 2nd, 2025 edition of THE PAPER . It was a joy reading HOPPY,GENE,ROY and …ME ! You and I share a love and appreciation of those early cowboy movies and Saturday afternoons at the theater.
During my early childhood years, I lived on 2nd Street , just across the alley from Escondido’s RITZ THEATER. Most Saturdays, I could be found at the RITZ, standing in line with 11 cents in my pocket and a little extra change for some Jujubees.
events on Wednesday evenings which included a double feature, always an intriguing mystery and a fabulous cowboy movie and then, an intermission where the audience was invited to play KENO with a live wheel & the chance to win actual prizes by audience participation. AHHHH, the joy and wonderfulness of those times, they do fulfill.
what a lucky kid !
Once again, thank you so much for the great trip back in time. I look forward to more of your work.
Ray C. Ruggles, Escondido, Ca.
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Your CBS TV-8 Appearance!
Man About Town Letters to the Editor
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Was happy to see the great turnout of fascinating people at last week’s “Happy Hour” presentation by Laura Strickler at Charlies Restaurant in Escondido.
As usual, Laura made a brilliant presentation on Reverse Mortgages, answered a lot of thoughtful questions . . . and she bought us all pie and coffee as well!
Looking forward to her next offering. Always fascinating and educational! ***
These are troubling times . . . but, realistically, let’s take a look at what we still have:
• The First Amendment and freedom of speech.
• The Second Amendment and my right to defend my life and my family.
• Supreme Court Justice(s) to protect the Constitution and the Bill of Rights.
Your delightful story and your true attention to detail, brought joyful memories flooding back to me of those wonderful times. The shared observations of my favorite cowboys were “spot on” and exactly as I remember them. I especially enjoyed your reference to Yakima Canute , the ever present sidekick of another of my heroes, John Wayne.
The Ritz Theater also had special
• The continued growth of my retirement 401K and the stock market.
• The return of our troops from foreign countries and the end to America’s involvement in foreign conflicts.
• The policemen, more and more, respected once again and to ensure law & order.
• The continued appointment of federal judges who respect the Constitution and the Bill of Rights.
• Our jobs to remain in America and not be outsourced all over again to China, Mexico and other foreign countries.
• The secure borders and legal immigration.
• The military & the veterans who fought for this country to give the American people their freedoms.
• The way forward for continued peace progress in the middle east.
• The fight against human/child trafficking.
• The Freedom of religion.
• The right to speak my opinion & not be censored.
I’d say we are in pretty good shape . . . and can handle any crisis that comes up.
Those indelible and so special childhood memories and times taught me great life lessons such as : BAD GUYS ALWAYS COME IN LAST and GOOD GUYS ALWAYS WIN. As an 8 year old, I was convinced that nothing bad could ever happen to my heroes, and most times, that belief was very true.
The very cool memory of living just across the alley from my magical theater, was that all I had to do to leave when I was ready ,was to exit the rear door, take 10 large steps across the alley, and then find myself in the comfort and safety of my backyard. WOW,
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In Kansas, he’d be “A guy down the road you would want to have for a friend.”
In Montana or Oklahoma, he’d be called “The neighborhood ‘Go-To’ guy.”
In Idaho, he’d be called “a likely gubernatorial candidate.”
In Georgia, he’d be called “an eligible bachelor.”
In North Carolina, Virginia, WV, Mississippi, Tennessee, Kentucky, South Carolina and Minnesota he would be called “a deer hunting buddy.”
AND, OF COURSE,
In Texas he’d just be “Bubba; who’s a little short on Ammo.”
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I was in the six item express lane at the store quietly fuming.
Completely ignoring the sign, the woman ahead of me had slipped into the check-out line pushing a cart piled high with groceries.
Imagine my delight when the cashier beckoned the woman to come forward looked into the cart and asked sweetly, “So which six items would you like to buy?”
(Wouldn’t it be great if that hap-
Holey moley, that’s fantastic!!! Congrats to Team The Paper! You both looked fab, by the way. And I love the way you’re acting so casual about the humungous readership increase of late. Pulitzer Committee, turn your attention to Escondido -- magic is happening there.
Thanks for sending it, Friedrich. And backatcha for the nice comments.
And Lyle, don’t even think of ever retiring. Where would we get such great features and all our jokes?!
Best to you both, and to Lisa!
Dawna
Kaufmann
pened more often?)
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Because they had no reservations at a busy restaurant, my elderly neighbor and his wife were told there would be a 45 minute wait for a table.
“Young man, we’re both 90 years old,” the husband said. “We may not have 45 minutes” They were seated immediately.
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The reason politicians try so hard to get re-elected is that they would “hate” to have to make a living under the laws they have just passed.
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All eyes were on the radiant bride as her father escorted her down the aisle. They reached the altar and the waiting groom. The bride kissed her father and placed something in his hand.
The guests in the front pews responded with ripples of laughter. Even the priest smiled broadly.
As her father gave her away in marriage, the bride gave him back his credit card.
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5th District Supervisor • Jim Desmond
Home Ownership is Slipping Away
San Diego is facing one of the biggest crises of our time: the American Dream of homeownership is slipping away for working families and young people.
Today, the median home price in San Diego County has surged past $900,000, making it one of the least affordable housing markets in thecountry. Fewer than 17% of households can afford to buy a home at today’s prices. To purchase a median-priced home, a household now needs roughly $180,000 for a down payment and an annual income of $180,000 to qualify. Meanwhile, our median household income is only $130,800.
Across the nation, housing is the most expensive
Housing now costs more than half of the total incomes of 20% of California residents–2.8 million households.
Whether San Diegans are renters or homeowners, housing is rapidly becoming unaffordable for most of us.
I’m concerned about this generation’s, and the next generation’s, ability to buy a house in San Di-
it’s ever been in U.S. history, now costing more than seven times the average annual income. This isn’t just a housing problem—it’s an economic and generational fairness problem.
Making matters worse, foreign investors are increasingly targeting entry-level and single-family homes as investments. International purchases rose 44% last year, totaling $56 billion nationwide—15% of those sales were in California. Many of these buyers make all-cash offers, pricing local families out of the market entirely.
I’m bringing forward legislation to put San Diegans first by:
• Urging the State to enact bans or restrictions on foreign purchases of entry-level and singlefamily homes, especially near military and critical infrastructure.
• Exploring local policies to prioritize homeownership opportunities for San Diego residents.
• Expanding first-time homebuyer support programs to help close the growing affordability gap.
If we don’t act, we risk a future where only the wealthiest or international investors own homes— while working families are left behind.
I’m asking for your help to spread the word. Let’s make sure people know that Item 6 is about protecting the dream of homeownership for San Diegans—not foreign speculators.
San Diego County District 5 Supervisor Jim Desmond, 1600 Pacific Highway, #335, San Diego, CA 92101, United States http://www.supervisorjimdesmond.com/
Vista Mayor • John Franklin
Housing Costs Eat into San diegans’ Paychecks
ego County. Families work their entire lives to achieve the dream of homeownership. But with income requirements this high, that dream is slipping further out of reach for working families and first-time homebuyers.
The County Board of Supervisors should be working to lower housing costs by increasing supply and reducing taxes. Instead, the County has proposed the opposite: a $1 billion tax hike on San Diegans through a new real estate transfer tax.
Taxing people’s homes—the cornerstone of many families’ retirement and financial security—is simply wrong. California is already the highest-taxed state in the nation, and both homeowners and renters pay property taxes each year. That’s on top of skyrocketing costs for utilities, maintenance, and fire insurance—if it’s even available.
The housing tax hike will make a bad situation worse. It will raise rents, discourage home sales, drive away investment, and push the dream of homeownership even further out of reach. It will severely damage the real estate sector, which makes up 17% of California’s economy. Critical jobs—like contractors, real estate agents, escrow officers, mortgage lenders, and appraisers—will be lost as a direct result.
We must tackle the rising cost of living by lowering taxes and making housing more affordable for working and middle class families.
San Diegans deserve policies that lower costs and expand opportunity—not more taxes, more barriers, and more broken dreams.
Vista Mayor John Franklin, www. johnfranklin.org
On October 17th, at approximately 11:19 a.m., the City of Carlsbad Police Department responded to the area of Tamarack Avenue and Skyline Road following reports of a traffic collision involving a vehicle and a pedestrian. The caller reported that the driver had initially left the scene.
Upon arrival, officers located a pedestrian in the roadway who had succumbed to injuries sustained in the collision. While officers were on scene, the driver returned to the location. The driver has been identified as 57-year-old Paul Hiniker of Carlsbad.
Hiniker was arrested for leaving the scene of a collision resulting in death and vehicular manslaughter without gross negligence. He will be booked into the Vista Detention Facility.
The identity of the deceased will be released by the San Diego County Medical Examiner’s Office. The cause of the collision remains under investigation, and alcohol is not believed to be a contributing factor.
The Carlsbad Police Department is seeking additional witnesses. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact Traffic Accident Investigator Ricardo Huerta, Traffic Accident Investigator, 442-339-5621 or ricardo.huerta@carlsbadca.gov
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A Few Close Encounters During a Long Career
By Tom Morrow
During my long 56-plus year career as a writer I’ve led a charmed life coupled with the good fortune of meeting, interacting and working with a great deal of contemporary notables and so-called celebrities. I admit to being a fan of public figures; I didn’t collect autographs, rather I engaged in conducting interviews … often times the subject I was talking with didn’t realize what I was doing because I have always had good memory whenever I couldn’t take own notes. My secret: Having an interest in the person and a genuine interest in what they had to say.
Here are a few of my more memorable encounters.
After a short interview on an Oregon ski lift with Mayor John Lindsey, my first really big celebrity story was in the spring of 1970. I was a member of the Associated Press in Phoenix, assigned to interview Jason Robards, Jr, and David Warner who were filming “The Ballad of Cable Hogue” on a movie set in Apache Junction at the foot of the fabled Superstition Mountains.
Robards was polite but insisted he didn’t do interviews, but didn’t mind if I followed him around the set. He spent more than an hour talking about the movie industry. I told him I had just seen him co-starring with James Garner in “Hour of the Gun.” I complimented him on his portrayal of “Doc Holiday” to Garner’s “Wyatt Earp” which was yet another telling of the infamous shoot-out of historic Tombstone, Arizona. In a matter-of-fact fashion, he drolly replied, “I never saw it.”
I had a good story anchored by the fact that one of America’s best actors wasn’t all that interested in watching himself on the big screen. The AP ran the story on the national wire that afternoon.
As cordial as Robards was, I was then introduced to noted British thesbian David Warner. He was a downer. Warner wasted no time in
telling me how much he “hated” America. He told me he could find no redeeming qualities about the United States, then he proceeded to tell me he was in Arizona because finding work in England was nearly impossible. My AP story about Warner hating “Uncle Sugar” received good play across the AP national wire. For months I received clippings on my story.
Warner became a familiar face on the big screen as well as TV. Warner became a popular character actor, usually playing the villain. But he didn’t have to act … in reality he wasn’t a very nice man.
The old movie musical, “42nd Street,” was resurrected in 1980, as a Broadway stage play. Producers made a nationwide tour as a live stage play. It was historic in that the idea of that 1980 stage play came from a movie, whereas before the stage production it was just the opposite.
That 1933, Warner Bros. film version starred Ruby Keeler and Dick Powell. From that movie Keeler became a big star more for her dancing talent than acting. At the time she was married to singer-actor Al Jolson who at the time was the most popular entertainer in the nation.
When the revival touring company of “42nd Street” came to San Diego I bought tickets because I wanted to share that classic experience with my teen-aged daughter. As we sat in the Civic Theatre audience awaiting the curtain to go up, a rather elderly woman walked into our row, slipping past me, taking the seat next to me. The old woman apologized as she struggled to sit down. I couldn’t help but notice her feet had lace-up leather oxfords with the holes cut open for her toes. It seemed odd, but just then the curtain went up and the show began.
The performance was great and was thoroughly enjoyed by the audience who called for three curtain calls. When it seemed like a fourth bow would be demanded a man identifying himself as the director called for quiet. He proceeded to recount a brief history of the movie and then called for an introduction to one of the original stars.
“Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome Miss Ruby Keeler.”
A gasp went through the audience. Everyone started looking around. Just then there was a slight tug on my left arm. I looked over to see the old woman struggle to rise to her swollen feet. She had a broad grin on her lips. The house spotlight found her as she stood next to me. At last I recognized her face.
Miss Keeler was the benefactor of the fourth curtain call.
My 15 year-old daughter had no idea of the evening’s significance
until I explained it. At one time Miss Keeler had been married to the world’s (at the time) greatest entertainer, Al Jolsen. An unforgettable evening, indeed. Miss Ruby Keeler
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The Pastor Says . . . The Halloween Bogeyman
Halloween is a special day, especially for children. During this time, parents and adults chaperone due to concerns about potential malicious activities by unscrupulous adults. In a way, the activity, which is one of fear, follows the theme of Halloween. The event is not all fun and games, even with the trick-or-treat aspect, when children knock on the door or ring the doorbell. There is always caution because one doesn’t know who will open the door. What is supposed to be fun and games at times turns into a tragedy. Is it inherent that Halloween carries this fear? I believe it is because the advertising media plays on the element of fear to an extreme degree.
Upon reviewing Halloween sales, we notice a significant presence of scary masks and costumes. Many stage their yards with artificial skeleton figures. Many social activities often feature haunted houses with artificial cemeteries that evoke shrieking screams and unsettling sounds. It is all designed to instill fear. Of course, everyone knows it is all made up, but the goal is to make it as scary as possible. Creating fear is the objective.
Fear is a major issue for most of us. I asked several people if they had any fears. Without exception, including myself, everyone had fears, even without Halloween, most feared sickness and disability. Many feared getting older. Many retirees feared running out of money. The investing industry warns us that we risk depleting our Social Security, and many ask frequently if our savings and investments will last as long as our retirement and lives. It makes us wonder if we should pray for death when we spend our last dollar.
But more seriously, what is behind all this fear and anxiety of Halloween? It actually goes back to the Celts about 500 B.C., with the belief that the dead, now active spirits, came back from the dead to rectify the wrongs people had done to them. Out of fear of identity, the living would disguise themselves with masks and costumes, especially on Halloween night. We have carried that tradition for centuries, even to the point of avoiding evil pranks with treats. That actual program is somewhat recent, but it does find a connection to the ancient Celts.
A much greater problem is working through our personal fears, which can arise from birth and continue to influence our daily lives. The greatest step is to know the consequences of fear, as stated by the Biblical Job 3:25: “The thing I feared the most has come upon me.” The best antidote for all fear is found in 1 John 4:18: “There is no fear in love, but perfect love drives out fear.” There is a simple fun with Halloween, but a greater need to face our fears.
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The $75 adoption fee for Jackson includes medical exam, spay, vaccinations, and microchip. If his adopter is 65 or older, the fee will be paid by a generous Rancho Coastal Humane Society benefactor. Visit Rancho Coastal Humane Society in Encinitas or log on to www.SDpets.org. Open 11 to 4 every day but Tuesday.
San Diego Humane Society is supporting families and their pets who need a little extra help.
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It was 1955 and our family was watching the 6:00 news together on the living room TV. At the commercial break our Dad’s father, Grandpa Van, looked over at the rest of us and said, “ Well that’s it, my memory just hit the wall. From now on, if I want to store any new memories, I’ll need to throw an older one out. Since I prefer my old memories to the new ones, don’t expect me to remember much new stuff any more!” Grandpa Van was a funny man and we all laughed. But as time passed we came to understand that there was more than a little truth in his humorous confession.
While I was on the phone making an appointment, the appointment setter recognized me as the Dog Guy she sees on TV. “Thank you for all you do to help animals.”
The conversation quickly turned to her cats, my dog, the need for low-cost veterinary care, pet medical insurance, crowded shelters, and why some people still don’t “get it” that part of the reason for pet overpopulation is because they keep having litters.
Her mom is a senior who has a cat. They had talked about what would happen if the cat outlived her mom. Not a conversation anyone looks forward to, but it’s necessary.
Staying in the game (part ii)
In the last 50 years, accelerating technology rendered obsolete much of what was once thought to be true. It’s difficult for us of older generations to abandon established beliefs and adopt the new information. Younger generations have less problem accepting new information because they have less of a commitment to older beliefs. This is a significant factor in the generation’s gap. For millennia the accumulated wisdom or “lore” held by the older generations was a treasured cultural asset. Seniors were venerated as sages and pillars of wisdom for their “stored information”. For most of 300,000 years man’s internal cognitive resources were the ultimate mechanism for storing and communicating man’s accumulated knowledge. The frantic advance of technological change during the last century seriously challenged the validity of older information and further reduced the value of historic “lore”. Younger generations no longer rely upon the memories and wisdom of their elders, they now have the AI (artificial intelligence) abetted IW (intelligent web) as a fast, reliable and “up to date” source of information.
Today, less than a quarter century after its introduction, the knowledge base of the IW completely dwarfs that of any human mind and the IWs fledgling AI already successfully competes with hu-
man cognitive resources. How will the IW change humanity’s future? Will it make us dumber by replacing our internal mental resources? Will it make us smarter be freeing our minds to move on to unimagined heights? Only time will tell.
A far more interesting and immediate question is what’s going to happen to us, the last generations in human history to grow to adulthood prior to the arrival of the IW. In 2025 we 40 year and older folks (AKA DIs or digital immigrants) comprise roughly half the population of the USA. We DIs will die out later in this century. We are modern day fossils, the last generations of humans to have fully developed our
cognitive resources the old fashioned way. Our mental and IQ development was not stunted by any reliance on the IW. We will die out as the last living humans to grow to adulthood with our developing minds untainted by the IW and its AI. The IW has replaced the older generations in their historical role as the main reservoir of and conduit for human knowledge or “lore”. The future no longer needs us to preserve and pass on human knowledge. So what good are we anyway, especially after we retire from active participation in the “workforce”? We’ll try to answer questions about our future and the future of coming generation next week in part 3 of “Staying in the Game”.
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You can’t take it with you… but you can send it ahead
One thing she (and her mom and most people) don’t think about is the need to have a legal record of their intentions. It can be included in your will, estate plan, or family trust. You need a notarized document that you leave with your attorney or executor.
It needs to be in writing, and whoever is going to accept responsibility for your pet needs to agree. Don’t leave them a pet they can’t take care of or don’t want.
This reminded me of a caller on a radio talk show who asked, “How can we be sure there’s enough money for us now and enough to continue supporting our charities after we’re gone?”
The show host replied, “You can’t take it with you, but you can send it ahead.”
Good intentions are fine, but you need a plan to make your dreams come true.
• Include your chosen charities in your estate plan and make sure the executor understands what you want.
• Start a separate saving account specifically for your favorite charities.
• Start a regular giving program. Your charities need help now and in the future.
• Go online and check Charity Navigator, Candid, and the Better Business Bureau.
• Find out how each organization spends the money they receive.
• How much of it is spent on the programs that you want to support?
• How much is eaten up by administrative fees and fundraising?
• How does it compare to other charities providing similar services?
Don’t wait. You need a plan for your pet and your money, and it needs to be in writing.
You can’t take it with you, but you can send it ahead.
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Travel insurance is becoming mandatory in more destinations. Here’s what you need to know.
by Christopher Elliott
Remember those travel insurance requirements during the pandemic? They’re back.
A growing number of countries aren’t just suggesting you buy coverage. They’re demanding it as a condition of entry.
“Travel insurance checks are making a quiet comeback,” says Sangeeta Sadarangani, CEO of London-based Crossing Travel. “It’s no longer just about long-haul trips or exotic destinations — travelers are being asked for proof of coverage on everyday routes, sometimes even mid-journey on a train.”
She’s referring to the now-infamous Eurostar incident, where UK passengers bound for France suddenly found themselves answering questions at the border about their insurance coverage.
The enforcement varies wildly. Sometimes officials check during visa applications. Sometimes at the border. Sometimes at airline check-in. The Eurostar situation? That was a spot check.
“We saw these types of mandatory coverage requirements during COVID,” explains John Gobbles, chief operating officer of Medjet. “Back then, once the Caribbean islands and countries like Chile started to open, many imposed specific requirements. Now the requirements are back.”
Which countries require travel insurance, and why? And how do you find a policy that will be approved?
Argentina introduced a travel insurance requirement last July. Squaremouth saw travel insurance sales spike 25 percent for travelers to Argentina the next month.
Europe’s Schengen Area also requires insurance. All 29 countries in Europe that belong to the Schengen Area require visa applicants to carry about $35,000 in medical coverage, including emergency hospitalization and repatriation. That’s not a suggestion buried in fine print. It’s a hard requirement.
“All 29 countries of the Schengen Area require all Schengen visa applicants to take out travel insurance, but not just any policy will do,” explains Clément Goubon, chief marketing officer of Insurte. “The policy they choose has to meet specific criteria set by the Schengen Zone.”
But here’s the twist: France goes
further. It requires all travelers — whether you have a visa or not — to carry medical travel insurance. Border agents can ask for proof. If you don’t have it, they can deny entry.
Cuba won’t let you in without medical insurance. Officials may request proof upon arrival.
Ecuador and the Galápagos Islands visitors have to have health insurance. Don’t try boarding that flight to the islands without it.
Thailand, Turkey, the UAE, and Russia also have a mandatory travel insurance rule. Each has its own requirements, often tied to visa categories or specific entry points.
“From Argentina’s Andes to Seychelles’ islands, medical evacuation protection has become a legal must-have — not just a smart safeguard,” notes Dan Richards, CEO of Global Rescue.
All told, 23 countries plus Europe’s Schengen region, now require travel insurance, according to Insubuy. “And many more require some sort of coverage for certain visitors,” adds spokesman Mike Farren.
Bottom line: There’s an excellent chance that if you’re crossing a border, you’ll need travel insurance. And unlike the last period in when mandatory insurance was required, this one is likely to stick, say experts.
“As more and more countries prioritize their public health care systems, this trend is here to stay.” predicts Daniel Durazo, director of external communications at Allianz Partners USA.
Why governments are Cracking Down
Before COVID-19, insurance requirements existed but enforcement was lax. Then hospitals got overwhelmed. Governments absorbed massive costs treating unin-
sured foreign visitors. Healthcare systems strained under the weight.
“COVID-19 showed the vulnerability of healthcare systems, and insurance became a tool for protection,” says Vlad Polyanskiy, chief marketing officer at FlightRefunder.
Countries realized they were subsidizing tourists’ hospital bills, and that didn’t sit well.
“More countries are now requiring, or strongly recommending, medical coverage because of the increased strain that tourism places on the public health system,” says Chrissy Valdez, Squaremouth’s senior director of operations. “Often, this requirement is tied to visa applications or border entry.”
At Redpoint, Raymond Yorke sees the same pattern.
“The core reason is simple,” he explains. “Many governments no longer want to absorb the cost of treating uninsured travelers. Unexpected medical evacuations, hospitalizations, or even searchand-rescue operations can cost tens of thousands of dollars.”
There’s another factor: reciprocity. As visa-free travel expands, countries tend to harmonize their requirements. The European Schengen model becomes the template. Everyone follows suit.
How much coverage do you actually need?
The magic number is $35,000 in medical insurance, but it could be as high as $55,000. Experts recommend at least $100,000 because healthcare costs in those countries can bankrupt you.
The coverage must include specific
Illustration by Dustin Elliott
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Women and cats will do as they please, and men and dogs should relax and get used to the idea.
Three friends from the local congregation were asked, “When you’re in your casket, and friends and congregation members are mourning over you, what would you like them to say?”
Artie said, “I would like them to say I was a wonderful husband, a fine spiritual leader, and a great family man.”
Eugene commented, “I would like them to say I was a wonderful teacher and servant of God who made a huge difference in people’s lives..”
Al said, “I’d like them to say, ‘Look, he’s moving!’”
Smith climbs to the top of Mt. Sinai to get close enough to talk to God.
Looking up, he asks the Lord. “God, what does a million years mean to you?”
The Lord replies, “A minute.”
Smith asks, “And what does a million dollars mean to you?”
The Lord replies, “A penny.”
Smith asks, “Can I have a penny?”
The Lord replies, “In a minute”
MIGHTY MOJO
Can We Help
My partner and I pulled our police cruiser up behind a car stopped on the shoulder of the highway. We got out and asked the driver if we could help.
No, he replied, there was no trouble; he had just stopped to look at a map.
When we turned back, we noticed that his German shepherd had jumped in the open passenger-side front window of our car.
“You may think there’s no trouble,” I smiled, “but your dog obviously thinks he’s done something wrong. He’s in our patrol car.”
He laughed. “He probably thinks you’ve come to take him to work,” he replied. “He’s a retired police dog.”
What’s Wrong With Me?
“Doctor!” said the woman as she loudly bounced into the room, “I want you to tell me very frankly what’s wrong with me.”
He surveyed her from head to foot. “Madam,” he said at length, “I’ve just three things to tell you.”
“First, you need to lose at least twenty pounds. Second, you should use about half as much rouge and lipstick. And third, I’m an artistthe doctor’s office is on the next floor.” ***
I think I’m starting to lose my mind.
But as long as I keep the part that tells me when I have to pee, I should be okay. ***
I couldn’t hear you so I’ll just laugh and hope it wasn’t a question. ***
I want to be like a caterpillar. Eat a lot, sleep a little, wake up beautiful.
don’t Push The Button! understanding Common Cyber Scams
By SilverSneakers
The internet has made life easier in so many ways, from staying in touch with loved ones to accessing health and fitness resources. But with all the benefits come risks — new scams are popping up every day, getting more sophisticated and trickier to spot. Some even try to impersonate trusted sources to steal personal information. The good news? A little knowledge goes a long way in protecting yourself online. These cybersecurity tips can help you stay safe and confident online.
Spam & Phishing
Two of the most common online threats are spamming and phishing. Here’s what they mean:
Spam: Unwanted emails, messages, or ads that flood your inbox. While some are just annoying, others contain harmful links that can put your information at risk.
Insurance from page 12
benefits: emergency medical treatment, hospitalization, repatriation, and increasingly, medical evacuation. Some countries still require COVID-19 coverage. Others focus on preventing tourists from skipping out on hospital bills.
But experts say you should probably have more than the minimum.
“That’s not always enough for a serious medical event, so I usually advise clients to carry at least $100,000 in international medical coverage if they’re traveling overseas,” says Michael Foguth, a financial planner who works with high-net-worth clients who travel abroad.
Here’s the frustrating part: enforcement is inconsistent.
Sometimes immigration officials check. Sometimes airline staff do. Sometimes nobody asks.
That inconsistency creates a dangerous gamble. Some travelers brag online about visiting Europe without insurance and never pay-
Phishing: Scammers pretend to be someone you trust — like a bank, retailer, or medical contact — to trick you into giving up personal information. These messages often contain urgent requests, asking you to click on a link, verify an account, or update payment details.
How to Spot a Scam 5 red flags
Stay one step ahead by looking for these warning signs:
1. unexpected Contact: Be wary of emails, calls, or texts from companies or people you weren’t expecting to hear from, especially if they ask for personal details.
2. urgent Language: Scammers try to create panic, claiming you must act fast or risk losing access to your account or benefits.
3. Suspicious Links or attachments: Hover over links before clicking. If the web address looks strange or doesn’t match the company’s official site, don’t click it.
4. requests for Personal information: No legitimate organization will ask for your Social Security number, passwords, or bank details via email or text.
ing a dime for medical care. Others gripe that they were victims of the infamous Eurostar spot check.
“I often see travelers suggesting to others in forums and Facebook groups that buying insurance for Europe is not necessary,” says Anya Brudzinska, owner of Can’t Wait for Vacay, a travel agency.
“It’s a worrying pattern.”
Here’s the reality: when enforcement happens, it’s absolute. Airlines can deny boarding. Immigration can refuse entry. You don’t get a warning or a second chance.
“From visa approval to boarding gates and border checks, enforcement of travel protection is now built into every stage of the journey,” Global Rescue’s Richards warns. “Whether you’re flying to Argentina, applying for a Schengen visa, or landing in Bermuda, one truth holds: no proof of protection, no travel.”
Here’s a checklist of things you should do before traveling.
Check requirements early. Don’t wait until you’re at the airport. Visit official government or em-
5. Too Good to Be True Offers: Be cautious of emails claiming you’ve won a prize or are eligible for a special offer you never signed up for.
Never Share These details online
To stay safe, never share the following over email, text, or phone calls:
• Social Security number
• Bank account or credit card details
• Login credentials or passwords
• Personal health information
What to do if You Suspect a Scam
If you receive a suspicious message:
• Do not click any links or download attachments.
• Verify the sender – Contact the company directly using their official website or phone number.
• Report the scam – Forward phishing emails to reportphishing@apwg.org and report fraud to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) at reportfraud.ftc. gov.
• Delete the message – Don’t respond or engage.
bassy websites. Requirements vary by nationality, visa type, and even transportation mode.
Buy comprehensive coverage. The cheapest policy won’t cut it. You need one that meets minimum thresholds and includes emergency medical care, trip interruption, and medical evacuation.
Carry proof everywhere. Keep both digital and printed copies of your insurance certificate. Have them ready at check-in, boarding and immigration.
use a reputable provider. Some countries only recognize coverage from approved insurers. Verify that your provider meets destinationspecific criteria. So stay away from no-name insurance companies with iffy coverage. Go for a name you trust and work with an agent who knows the difference.
Maybe this is for the better.
I’ve been telling travelers for years to buy travel insurance. As a very frequent traveler myself, I have several policies, and they’ve saved me from trouble more times than I can remember.
Stay informed & Stay Safe
The best way to protect yourself is to stay informed. Scammers are always evolving, but by knowing what to look for and how to respond, you can keep your personal information safe. If something feels off, trust your instincts and take the time to verify.
Stay vigilant and keep enjoying the benefits of the digital world with confidence!
a Note from The Paper’s Managing Editor
It is painful to sit by and watch my office-partner once again click on a link he shouldn’t have that will mess up his computer.
Even if you are cyber-aware, it is so easy to forget just for a microsecond that clicking that link in your email is not a good idea.
“Googling” an item you might want to purchase is something we do. If you see something you want to further explore, rather than clicking on it in your “Google” search, find the manufacturer’s official website, open a new browser window and type in the URL (www. something.com) yourself.
Lisa, the managing editor
“You never can predict when a disaster might strike,” says Susan Sherren, founder of Couture Trips. “We always remind our clients that their appendix doesn’t care what time zone or country it’s in when it decides to flare.”
Maybe this development will benefit travelers in the long run. If you treat travel insurance as a standard line item for international trips — not just for entry requirements, but for peace of mind — you’re unlikely to end up spending thousands of dollars on an unexpected hospital stay.
Best of all, you won’t have to explain to a French border agent why you didn’t bring proof of insurance coverage.
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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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The name of the business: Vedic Horizon, located at 10915 Bonjon Ln., San Diego, CA 92131. Registrant, Sethumadhavan Ravichandran, 10915 Bonjon Ln., San Diego, CA 92131. This business is operated by an Individual.
First day of business: 9/25/2025 /s/ Sethumadhavan Ravichandran with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 9/26/2025 10/2, 10/9, 10/16, 10/23/2025
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STaTEMENT 2025-9017113
The name of the business: Alluvial Design Studios, D I G Landscape Maintenance, DIG DESIGNITGREEN LLC, LANDARCH619, located at 4454 Santa Monica Ave., San Diego, CA, 92107. Registrant, Martin Armstrong, 4454 Santa Monica Ave., San Diego, CA 92107. This business is operated by an Individual.
First day of business: 9/1/2025 /s/ Martin Armstrong with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 9/5/2025 10/2, 10/9, 10/16, 10/23/2025
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STaTEMENT 2025-9017938
The name of the business: Palace Cabinetry, located at 430 Cribbage Lane, Suite C, San Marcos, CA 92078. Registrant, Rafael Reyes, 430 Cribbage Lane, Suite C, San Marcos, CA 92078. This business is operated by an Individual.
First day of business: 7/20/2015 /s/ Rafael Reyes with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/ Recorder of San Diego on 9/18/2025 10/2, 10/9, 10/16, 10/23/2025
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STaTEMENT 2025-9018263
The name of the business: LD Landscaping, located at 3709 Linda Vista Drive, San Marcos, CA 92078. Registrant, Rigoberto A. Juarez Paredez, 3709 Linda Vista Drive, San Marcos, CA 92078. This business is operated by an Individual. First day of business: 9/22/2025 /s/ Rigoberto A. Juarez Paredez with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 9/22/2025 10/2, 10/9, 10/16, 10/23/2025
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STaTEMENT 2025-9018434
The name of the business: Earthly Glow Esthetics, located at 576 E. Mission Rd., San Marcos, CA 92069. Registrant, Yesenia Felix, 576 E. Mission Rd., San Marcos, CA 92069. This business is operated by an Individual. First day of business: N/A /s/ Yesenia Felix with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/ Recorder of San Diego on 9/24/2025
LEGALS
10/2, 10/9, 10/16, 10/23/2025
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STaTEMENT 2025-9016877
The name of the business: Gratefully Recovering, located at 4603 Sheridan Road, Oceanside, CA 92056. Registrant, Julianna McCoy Mansfield, 4603 Sheridan Road, Oceanside, CA 92056. This business is operated by an Individual. First day of business: N/A /s/ Julianna McCoy Mansfield with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 9/3/2025 10/2, 10/9, 10/16, 10/23/2025
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STaTEMENT 2025-9018823
The name of the business: North County Excavation, located at 7237 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. 2023-9009751.
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
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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
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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
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STaTEMENT 2025-9019295
The name of the business: San 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
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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: 8/1/2020 /s/ Julyanna Pinheiro Roza with Jordan Z. Marks, SD County Clerk/Recorder of San Diego on 9/8/2025
10/16, 10/23, 10/30, 11/6/2025
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STaTEMENT 2025-9019107
The name of the business: Reel Hope And Healing, located at 36320 Breitner Way, Winchester, CA 92596. Registrant, Candice Danielle 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 Danielle 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
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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
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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
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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 Alexander Jitsutaro 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 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
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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
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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
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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
