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North County colleges ready for commencements By Aaron Burgin
Crusin’ Grand David Perez cruises grand in style, a remote controlled Mercedes Benz, during last Sunday’s Escondido Grand Avenue Festival. See more photos from the event on page 20. Photo by Tony Cagala
Mayor hosts his 11th town hall meeting By Steve Puterski
ESCONDIDO — A town hall Wednesday gave residents to ask Mayor Sam Abed about the state of the city, future and past projects, while the second-term mayor put his city on display. Abed began his 11th town hall meeting with a 10-minute video featuring all the city has to offer, from its business friendly policies to balanced budget and crown jewels such as the Palomar Medical Center. The video hyped the city’s economic growth and expansions, noting 25 major projects are ongoing or going through the approval process. In addition, 1,000 homes are being built or in the process.
Abed also touted the city’s website as a beneficial resource for residents. As for the city’s economic health, he said in fiscal year 2014-15 the entity collected $33.6 million in sales taxes, the most over the last 10 years. The city’s recovery from the Great Recession is notable as it only collected $21.8 million in 2009-10, resulting in “letting people go,” from the city, Abed said. He also chided “slanted” media coverage about the budget, assuring those in attendance the city’s finances are balanced. “We don’t use our reserve budget,” Abed said. As for the rise in crime
rates, Abed said the Escondido Police Department has been stressed since the state opted to release thousands of criminals from prison, many of who returned to San Diego County. “They sent thousands and thousands of criminals to San Diego,” Abed said. “In 2014, our crime rate went down 22 percent. Last year, everywhere saw more crime because of the release of criminals.” Abed also said a hotel chain is looking to construct on land between City Hall and the California Center for the Arts, Escondido. He did not get into specifics, citing the Brown Act, which bars the dis-
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closure of negotiations of city property until financing and other measures are met. SpringHill Suites, Abed added, is breaking ground on a new hotel and construction is expected to take 12 to 18 months. He said it took longer for a hotel to break ground due to the recession and the reticence from banks to finance them. Since occupancy rates have climbed back up, Abed noted they are at about 74 to 75 percent, financing is becoming more available to hoteliers. He requested no questions about his run for the San Diego County Board of Supervisors.
SAN MARCOS — More than 3,500 people in San Marcos will don cap and gowns on May 20 and 21, and more than 25,000 people will be there to cheer them on. Those are the number of graduates and attendees expected to attend commencement exercises at California State University San Marcos and Palomar College next weekend. The bulk of the graduates are coming from CSUSM, which will have more than 3,000 students graduating from the school’s colleges of business administration, science and mathematics, education, health and human services, and humanities, arts, behavioral and social sciences — the largest graduating class in the school’s 25-year history. The college expects 25,000 people to attend the five, two-hour graduation ceremonies, three of which will occur May 20 and two May 22 at Mangrum Track and Field. According to the university, 55 percent of the graduating students are the first in their families to earn a four-year college degree and 35 percent of graduates identify as underrepresented minorities. CSUSM will also award an honorary Doctor of Fine Arts degree to North County resident Greg Evans. Evans, a nationally syndicated and award-winning cartoonist and creator of the comic strip Luann will receive the honorary degree May 21 at 1 p.m. Palomar College hosts its commencement exercises at 5 p.m. May 20 on the foot-
ball practice field at the San Marcos campus. Adrian Gonzales, Interim Superintendent/President of the Palomar Community College District, will conduct the ceremonies and Garrett Chaffin-Quiray, instructor of cinema and winner of the 2014-15 Distinguished Faculty Award for part-time faculty, will speak at the Commencement ceremony. Santos Zuniga Tavarez, who currently teaches high school Spanish in Oakland, will receive the Alumnus of the Year honor. “We are so proud of the achievements of each and every one of our graduates,” Gonzales said. Commencement is a time we can all appreciate what Palomar College means and the importance this institution plays in people’s lives.” More than 500 students are expected to participate in the ceremony, a fraction of the number of students who applied for associate degrees or certificates of achievement. The school received 3,965 applications for associate degrees or certificates of achievement: 1,950 associates of arts (A.A.) degrees; 1,764 certificates; and 251 associate degrees for transfer are planned to be awarded. Individuals receiving degrees and certificates in the ceremony will meet in the Dome on the college campus at 3:30 p.m. on the day of the ceremony. Faculty members, wearing their full academic regalia, will gather on the east side of the Howard Brubeck Theatre at 4:30 p.m. prior to the ceremony.
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Canyon Crest taps Vista official as new principal By Aaron Burgin
Construction on three roundabouts in Rancho Santa Fe could begin as soon as next year. The rendering above shows a possible design for one of the roundabouts at Via de la Valle and La Fremontia. Image courtesy of County of San Diego
Construction on roundabouts could begin next year By Christina Macone-Greene
RANCHO SANTA FE — A Rancho Santa Fe community-wide survey, championed by the Rancho Santa Fe Association (RSFA) last year, revealed that 73 percent of Covenant members voted on roundabouts being installed along the Paseo Delicias intersections of Via de la Valle, El Montevideo/La Valle Plateada, and El Camino del Norte. Director of Planning at the RSFA, Tom Farrar, provided a quick update about the progress being made, which included a projected construction date beginning as early as next year. “The county has accepted the funding required to complete the EIR, (environmental impact report),” he said, adding how staff is
working very closely with the county. The funding Farrar was referring to was $60,000 the Board agreed to give the county at its February 2016 board of directors meeting. The monies would enable the county to proceed with an updated and certified EIR. The board became aware of this need after the RSFA received a letter from the county’s program manager on Jan. 28. In the letter, the county conveyed how they were requesting $60,000 from the Association since they did not have the funds in their budget to update the EIR. The total cost was $75,000 and the county would cover $15,000. Farrar went on to say
that the county was in the process of filing an EIR and it was estimated that the completed date could land at the end of May or quite possibly the first week of June. “It’s coming up very quickly and we are very pleased to note that progress,” he said. A set date for a hearing with the County Board of Supervisors is scheduled for Sept 28. If the EIR is ratified, Farrar said, the build out of these roundabouts can begin. Estimates on construction dates will begin next year, with the possibility of the first quarter in 2017, Farrar said. Director Kim Eggleston wanted assurance that this
project would move forward. A decade ago, the roundabout project was halted. “Here we are 10 years later and I want to make sure that this board, you, and staff continues your contact with the county,” he said. Eggleston pointed out that he wanted to be certain that in 2026 the roundabout project would be completed and the board would not be in the same position that it was in today. Farrar assured Eggleston that this would not happen and highlighted how they have already met with the county twice. He went on to say that the Association staff is dedicated to get this project done.
ENCINITAS — The San Dieguito Union High School District has tapped a high-ranking Vista Unified School District employee to become the next principal at Canyon Crest Academy. Brett Killeen, the assistant superintendent of human relations at Vista Unified, was recently named to replace Karl Mueller as principal at Canyon Crest, the district’s newest high school. He will assume his new post July 1. Killeen is no stranger to San Dieguito Union High School District. He served as principal at Torrey Pines High School from 2006 to 2013 before taking the position with Vista Unified. His children have all attended local schools and his wife teaches at an elementary school in Encinitas. “The opportunity to return to SDUHSD to lead an amazing school like CCA ... is too great to pass up, and I will once again be able to make a more direct and personal contribution to students at the site level as part of a district with a rich history of success. The high school principalship — particularly at a special school like CCA — provides an educational leader the unique opportuni-
Brett Killeen, the assistant superintendent of human relations at Vista Unified, will join the San Dieguito Union High School District as principal of Canyon Crest Academy. Courtesy photo
ty to support and work with all constituencies (students, classified staff, teachers, administrators, parents, and community members) on a daily basis.” Killeen replaces Mueller, who was recently named superintendent of the Coronado Unified School District. He thanked Vista Unified for the opportunities to serve. “I will forever be thankful for the opportunity to learn and lead in the Vista Unified School District — it’s truly a fantastic team doing great work for kids every day,” Kileen said. “It is difficult to leave such a great position where my contribution to kids is through the hard work of our committed adults.”
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Water tanks take center stage at town hall By Steve Puterski
ESCONDIDO — A heated and spirited discussion was the centerpiece of Mayor Sam Abed’s 11th town hall meeting Wednesday at City Hall. Residents of the Chaparral development near Dixon Lake pressed the second-term mayor about plans to construct a recycled water facility in the neighborhood. A conditional use permit is being requested to develop two buildings for an advance treatment of recycled water from the city’s Hale Avenue Recovery Facility station. Abed, though, pushed back against calls that the council had already decided to move forward despite the Planning Commission voting in opposition. “We are going to look at it because of your concerns,” he said. “To tell us our minds are made up is not really correct.” For nearly 40 minutes, the residents questioned Abed about other concerns with the project, including possible toxins, view blockage and property values, among others. “It feels extraordinarily arbitrary and unfair since the Planning Commission already denied this,” one woman said. “It feels like you want it to go through.” The two buildings would stand 37 feet tall, while the site would be designed to accommodate future equipment to provide an additional one million gallons
Escondido Mayor Sam Abed listens to a question Wednesday at City Hall from a resident concerning the proposal of a new recycled water facility in the Chaparral development. Photo by Steve Puterski
of capacity. The site is located between East Washington and Citrus avenues and El Norte Parkway. Three underground storage tanks would also be installed and they include a 90,000-gallon feeder, 163,000-gallon inter-processer and storage for 970,000 gallons on the 3.25-acre site. In addition, a
Jose Fragozo enters not guilty plea in court By Steve Puterski
VISTA — Embattled Escondido Union School District Trustee Jose Fragozo appeared Wednesday in Superior Court to plead not guilty to 13 felony charges. Judge Carlos Armour also set a pretrial hearing for June 22 and the trial for Aug. 1. Fragozo’s attorney, Victor Torres, told the court his client denies all allegations the first-term trustee misrepresented his place of residence to get elected in District 1. He was bound over to Superior Court after a preliminary hearing earlier this month. Several witnesses were called including Sterling Hammond, an investigator for the California Secretary of State’s Office. Hammond detailed his investigation, which did not being in earnest until April 2015. He said the office received a complaint against Fragozo in November 2012 after the election. Hammond was given the case file in January 2013; although he said his supervisor said at the time it was not a “priority.” After he worked his way through other cases, Hammond came to Fragozo’s case and investigated the claims of his residency at an apartment on Maple Street in Escondido’s District 1. However, Fragozo’s driver’s license, vehicle registration and homeowner’s tax exemptions all listed an address on Crooked
Oak Lane. Deputy District Attorney Leon Shore questioned Hammond on the legitimacy of the two residences. Hammond said for election purposes, only one “domicile” can be used to register to vote and run as a candidate. Hammond said he spoke with Fragozo in April 2015 and questioned him about the two homes. In previous media reports, Fragozo said he lived in the apartment with his wife. He was vindicated last month in another legal battle when the court threw out an attempt by the school district to instate a permanent restraining order. The district filed the order last year citing bullying and intimidation by Fragozo. Fragozo, though, said he was happy to be back in the mix, although he still feels slighted by the actions of district administrators. “My specific focus on accountability has obviously rankled the other board members and administrators,” he said last month. “Administrators must be held responsible for the decisions they make. Our job as trustees is to ask hard questions about programs and spending and ensure that all perspectives are included in our discussions. We are not here to make self-serving statements, pat ourselves on the back, or sit mutely by when immense issues face us. Exactly how much did this failed legal action against me cost the taxpayers?”
1,500-kilowatt backup generator will be installed. A six-foot wall and decorative fencing will also be erected around the tanks. The new plant would use membrane filtration and reverse osmosis to produce up to two million gallons of water per day. The recycled water is used for landscaping and agricultural and
created to provided a more dependable and sustainable supply. In addition, recycled water allows the city to be less dependent on imported water. However, resident Diane Belnap rallied her neighbors to fight the location of the tanks. She said in an interview prior to the meeting the area does not qualify for a conditional use permit and if constructed, will sink home values, add pollution and block views. Belnap has circulated 200 fliers throughout the neighborhood and recruited dozens of neighborhood residents to push back against the proposal. “It absolutely doesn’t fit and doesn’t qualify for a conditional use permit,” she said. “It will degradate the neighborhood, our quality of life and our financial investment. ”There will be noise pollution, chemical pollution and visual pollution. It will sit high above most of the homes in the area.” Belnap, who has resided in the neighborhood for five years, said she would not have bought her home if a project like this were possible. “It is zoned residential for a reason,” she said. “The planning commission has been very under the radar about this. They only sent notices to homes within 300 to 500 feet of the property.” Belnap said she and several neighbors are preparing a presenTURN TO TANKS ON 21
Escondido hears update on Innovate 78 movement By Steve Puterski
ESCONDIDO — Name recognition gives a big edge in attracting business and commerce to a region. Slowly the Innovate 78 brand is gaining traction around the state and especially throughout San Diego County. Last week, the Escondido City Council approved a memorandum of understanding with Carlsbad, Vista, Oceanside, San Marcos and the San Diego Regional Economic Development Corporation to become the contract administrator for the next two years. Michelle Geller, management analyst in the Escondido city manager’s office, said the MOU is more of a formality and Escondido’s role is part of the plan to rotate between the five cities’ administrator duties. Carlsbad held the post when Innovate 78 launched two years ago. The contract, meanwhile, is for $125,000 between the five cities with each contributing an additional $13,000 per year. According to Geller, Escondido has set aside $40,000 for the next year. “We promote the region as a great place to do business,” Geller said. “It’s our core value. We are home to leading companies … and we are a world-class tourist destination.”
Matt Sanford, director of SD Regional Economic Development Corporation, updated the council on the progress of the EDC’s efforts to attract and cultivate business and industry along the Highway 78 corridor. Sanford said the EDC, and the Innovate 78 name, is expanding business, retention and attraction efforts. In addition, talent attraction is a focal point, especially since forecasts through 2050 project the county’s population rising by 1 million people. He also touched on efforts with industry and university alignments, including California State University San Marcos and Palomar College. “We want to make sure employers have the right capacities,” Sanford said. “To make sure all those people coming here are coming for the right reasons.” As for the branding efforts, Sanford reported it has taken time, but using the EDC’s resources has made an impact. Geller said the Innovate 78 name has spread statewide, noting at a conference in San Francisco. The Innovate 78 website launched about 13 months ago and has steadily increased its traffic, Sanford said. The site highlights major companies and industries in each city, while directing
prospective businesses through the advantages of North County. It also includes video content, relevant information about each city such as schools, attractions and population. Sanford said social media campaigns are growing and the EDC, through site selectors, follows up with site contractors to push the corridor. He said companies have found sites in Escondido through the website plus going through the county, which then turned them to the EDC and Innovate 78. Sanford said a company from the Midwest is also looking to relocate to the region as a result of the online efforts. As for the site selectors, Sanford said a January tour given to eight people was a success. “Everybody was blown away. They had no idea this was here,” he added. “That type of exposure is not going to pay off today or tomorrow, but as they work with clients, they will remember that. We are following up with all those site selectors.” Sanford said talent acquisition would also focus on universities in the county and in Los Angeles including UCLA, USC, UC Irvine, UC Riverside, Cal Tech and Chapman College. Escondido Mayor Sam TURN TO INNOVATE ON 7
Key SM road shrinks temporarily By Aaron Burgin
SAN MARCOS — A key section of roadway in San Marcos will temporarily be cut in half to accommodate construction associated with a new school. Traffic along San Elijo Road and South Twin Oaks Valley Parkway, the key roadway through San Elijo Hills, will be reduced from two lanes to one in each direction beginning Monday and lasting potentially through August. The lane reduction will accommodate roadway improvements that city officials said are critical to student, pedestrian, bicycle and traffic safety and will pave the way for future access to the new Double Peak School, located at the curve that signals the end of San Elijo Road and the beginning of Twin Oaks Valley Road. Double Peak School is the first K-8 school in San Marcos Unified School District and is scheduled to open in August. Twin Oaks Valley and San Elijo Roads are the primary link to the San Elijo Hills community, but many motorists use the streets to bypass traffic along state Route 78 and Interstate 5 between San Marcos and Carlsbad. But officials said the short-term inconvenience is outweighed by the long-term benefits. “While these scheduled traffic impacts may cause short-term inconvenience, the work paves the way for longterm improvements to traffic flow and will provide access enhancements to the new Double Peak School that are critical to student and motorist safety,” the city stated in a news release. The roadway projects that are prompting the closure include extended turning lanes into the school site from both directions that will result in widening of the road, relocation of the center median, relocation of major utility infrastructure and the installation of traffic safety improvements such as traffic signals and crosswalks at the intersection into the school. During the construction period, pedestrians will be routed to the trail on the west side of S. Twin Oaks Valley Road and bicyclists will be accommodated in a striped bike lane. Additionally, access to Ridgeline Trailhead and the equestrian park east of Duncan Court will be restricted to right-turn only. Motorists are asked to use alternate routes if possible through the closure. The public is asked to contact San Marcos Unified School District’s project contractor Mike Gussa with Lusardi Construction at (760) 497-3097 or mgussa@lusardi. com for more information about the road closures, and to contact Administrative Secretary Jenny Axford at (760) 752-1227 or jenny.axford@ smusd.org for more information about the school.
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What’s all the for-benefit buzz? By Jane Naseem
Loud talk, but California primary again insignificant California Focus By Thomas D. Elias
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here’s nothing like a nice fantasy to keep a person feeling warm at night, and a fantasy is what comforts Vermont’s Independent Sen. Bernard Sanders this month, as he insists it will make a big difference if he somehow ekes out a June 7 California primary win over former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. But reality is that California win or not, Sanders has no chance for the Democratic presidential nomination, chiefly because of a party rule demanding proportional distribution of any state’s delegates to its nominating convention. Sanders says he’s “good at math,” and if so, he knows that even though he narrowly won Indiana and even if he takes 60 percent of the California vote (highly unlikely, say all the polls), Clinton’s effort here will still net more than the 150odd delegates she still needs to clinch the nomination. For a while, it appeared there would be meaningful, fiery action here on the Republican side, where California has a mere 172 convention delegates, compared with the 546 going to the Democratic gathering. It only takes 1,237 GOP delegates to get nominated, while a Democrat needs 2,383. This could have made California far more important to the GOP. But then came Indiana and a clear-cut Donald Trump win that all but clinched the GOP nomination for him and forced his last remaining serious rival, Texas Sen. Ted Cruz, to drop out. There will still be plenty of rallies and loud talk in California, but not nearly as much emotion or spending as the state would have seen if Indiana had gone for Cruz and given him all 57 of its
Republican delegates. In that case, it wouldn’t matter that no one in either party seriously believes any Republican can win this state’s 55 electoral votes in November. That’s about one-fifth what it takes to get elected, just from one state, something that long gave a political foundation to Ronald Reagan, who never lost an election in California — before it became solidly Democratic. Another result of the Cruz dropout is that Reagan can now stop spinning in his hilltop grave above Simi Valley where he may some-
during just one rant. So much for the 11th Commandment. This all set up the most entertaining state convention in many years for beleaguered California Republicans, who have won no statewide elections in 10 years and finally got to see their first full-fledged “cattle call” in more than 20 years, as all national candidates remaining at the time made the scene. Cruz somehow hoped naming failed California Senate candidate Carly Fiorina (a million-vote loser to Barbara Boxer in 2010) as his vice presidential choice
For a while, it appeared there would be meaningful, fiery action here on the Republican side... how have heard one Republican after another violate his “11th Commandment:” Thou shalt not speak ill of another Republican. Intramural insults became major sport among Republicans as they began some preliminary stumping in the Golden State before Cruz departed. There was former House Speaker John Boehner of Ohio opining at Stanford University that Cruz is “Lucifer in the flesh,” and a “miserable son of a b---h.” That amplified a bit on Trump’s seemingly constant hurling of the epithet “lyin’ Ted” at Cruz and his remark that Cruz “is a nasty guy and people don’t like him.” Cruz, son of a pastor, had jabbed back more subtly, claiming, “I have never insulted Donald personally.” But he became more direct on his campaign’s last day, calling Trump a “serial philanderer” and a “pathological liar” and more, all
could help him enough here to force a multi-ballot national convention. Anyone who remembers Fiorina’s hapless campaign had to chuckle over that. The bottom line: California’s primary is no longer even symbolically important, not even for Democrats who still say otherwise. It’s even less vital for the GOP. Which means that the political tail has wagged the dog once again, the decisive state this time being Indiana, with less than onethird the political convention delegates California has. It also means it’s high time for state legislators to make a permanent date change and give up on their 44-year-old fantasy that a June presidential primary will ever again mean much. Email Thomas Elias at tdelias@aol.com. For more Elias columns, visit californiafocus.net.
Encinitas has been selected to participate in a national mapping assessment of the for-benefit economy. This puts Encinitas at the forefront of the for-benefit movement, where the purpose of business is social, environmental, and economic benefit for all. In Encinitas and beyond, expectations that businesses be good citizens continue to rise. According to a study by Nielsen, 66 percent of global consumers will pay more to support companies committed to making a social and environmental impact. Encinitas has long-valued good neighbor businesses. Seaside Market in Cardiff is a treasured local institution with a track record of community and environmental benefit. Dudek, an employee-owned engineering firm headquartered downtown, has delivered an en-
vironmental mission for 35 years. The city is home to two B Corps, a certification by the nonprofit B Lab for companies that meet rigorous standards of social and environmental performance, accountability, and transparency. GoodOnYa serves a 99 percent organic menu with a commitment to full transparency in ingredients and sourcing. thinkPARALLAX is a full-service communications agency focused on building brands with purpose. In addition, Patagonia, one of the first certified B Corps, has a retail store in Cardiff. Nonprofits can also be “for-benefit” by earning revenue as they carry out their mission. Social enterprise Kitchens for Good provides healthy meals for the city’s Senior Center, at the same time delivering job training to the unemployed and eliminating food waste. The
Pacific View Academy of Arts is under development as a community arts center. Efforts like these have received support from the Leichtag Foundation’s North County Hub, which provides co-working space for social entrepreneurs. In recent years, Encinitas has attracted a new generation of for-benefit entrepreneurs who are leveraging technology. GoGreen applies water conservation technology and greenhouse design to enable local and organic food production year-round. GameChangers 500 ranks and promotes the world’s top for-benefit businesses. How many for-benefits exist in Encinitas and other regions? What are their social, environmental, and economic impacts? What barriers do they face? What services and structures support them? These are the kinds of questions TURN TO COMMENTARY ON 21
Letters to the Editor In support of Roberts I voted by mail. I gave Supervisor Dave Roberts my vote. This being a non-partisan office, it didn’t matter that I am a Republican and he is not. I voted for the the most qualified person in my view. I met Dave when he first ran for Solana Beach City Council and the promises he made, the promises he kept. He has integrity. His word is his bond. These are the most important qualifications to consider. Agree? Bill Arballo, Encinitas Cycle noise Taking note of your article of May 13, 2016 “City finds no way to muffle motorcycle noise,” we support the efforts of Del Mar residents Lew Dominy and Richard Levak. Armed with a petition signed by 70
residents, they demanded that Del Mar City Council members enforce current noise ordinances. However, it is unacceptable that city leaders said, “There is little they can do” and passed the buck. If we follow the logic of Assistant City Manager Mark Delin that, “enforcement is limited to observation,” then we can all remove the mufflers and catalytic converters from our cars without fear of getting a ticket. Then we can rev and race up and down Highway 101 causing deafening noise and pollution to our fragile coastal environment. We are not alone when we say it’s time to preserve the “quality of life” in San Diego. We thank the motorcycle riders who manage to follow the law and keep their bikes as they were manufactured. We have to all work together to be
champions of enforcement of stronger noise ordinances. Cherie Eyer, Carlsbad No solutions for noise abatement or no stomach to address issue? Oceanside, Carlsbad, Encinitas, Solana Beach, Del Mar (and maybe La Jolla). These are all cities along the San Diego northern 101 Corridor (Coast Highway). They are all cities that could do something to curb out-of-compliance motorcycle noise, but, instead, have demurred on the issue. “Something” to curb noise, would entail crossing swords with the motorcycle community, who as a group, do ritual group rides along the coast, predominantly on weekends. Good for them, lousy TURN TO LETTERS ON 21
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From left, Escondido Republican Women’s Federation Scholarship Chairwoman, Jeanne Bunch, congratulates Taylor Menconi, joined by ERWF President Rosalia Zamora, as Menconi, a senior at Escondido Charter High School, received the 2016 Charlotte Mousel Scholarship from the ERWF. The scholarship is a three-tiered process with monetary awards at each level (city, county and southern division). Menconi also received second place from the San Diego County Federation of Republican Women. Photo courtesy of Linda Lopez-Alvarez
Oceanside pier will remain open 24/7 By Promise Yee
OCEANSIDE — The city will not be considering limited hours for Oceanside Pier any time soon, after city staff discussed evening closure of the pier last month. City Manager Michelle Skaggs-Lawrence sent an email to the City Council members last Thursday that stated pier “crime, camping and cleanliness issues” will be monitored to collect more data. “We will continue to monitor the situation and assess the additional costs for maintenance and patrol,” Skaggs-Lawrence said. The email follows last month’s proposal by city police and maintenance staff at the Parks and Recreation Commission meeting for limited pier hours. Staff recommended adding a lockable gate and closing the pier from 11 p.m. to 4 a.m. Pier closure would reflect closing time of Ruby’s Diner, located on the end of the pier, and starting time of city maintenance crews. The catalyst for the recommendation is sanitation issues that occur in the
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After receiving numerous requests that the Oceanside pier remain open 24/7, the city will not be considering limited hours for it any time soon. File photo by Promise Yee
late evening hours, which go beyond simple cleanup. City Public Works Manager Kiel Koger described fish scraps and human waste that staff needs to clean by hand, because environmental regulations do not allow debris to enter the ocean. The problem was called a “quality of life issue.” “It’s more to do with a clean-up issue,” Police Captain Fred Armijo said, during the commission meeting. “To come across that stuff does not leave the greatest impression of
the city.” It was also shared that there are other city piers that have limited hours. There was one objection to pier hours at the commission meeting. Oceanside resident Jimmy Knott said pier closure would penalize anglers and walkers. “The actions of a small minority of people punishes the vast amount of Oceansiders, that’s unfair,” Knott said. “It destroys 100 years of history, and public rights.” The commission major-
ity recommended evening closure of the pier. Following the meeting the city received numerous requests that the pier remain open 24/7. The California Sportfishing League joined local anglers to object to pier hours. A “Save the Pier” Facebook page was set up that received more than 300 likes, and “Save the Pier” T-shirts were printed. “Closure of the pier would have been too drastic of a measure,” Councilwoman Esther Sanchez said. “There are other things we can do to protect the public.” Councilman Jerry Kern held a meeting last Friday with police officers; George Osborn, the legislative advocate for the California Sportfishing League; Deputy City Attorney Annie Perrigo; and Sanchez. The meeting focused on police patrols, and urging anglers to report any unwelcome activity. Security cameras were also discussed. Additionally, cutting boards to clean fish were suggested to maintain cleanliness. “The purpose of this meeting was to solve the issues of transients, and keeping the pier cleaned and maintained,” Kern said. “My goal was not to have this meeting again next year because of these issues.” Following the meeting a post on the “California Sportfishing League” Facebook page shared the good news that the pier will remain open 24/7. “For anglers who don’t own boats, piers are their only access to fishing and better yet, no fishing license is required. Thank you Oceanside anglers for inviting us to join your efforts. Keep fishing.” While pier hours are off the table, council will consider limiting pier plaza hours in June.
ere’s a toast to North C ou nt y ’s craft brewing community. This past weekend, I attended the fifth annual Rhythm & Brews music and craft beer festival in downtown Vista. Hosted by the San Diego Brewers Guild, the event drew more than 2,000 people to sample unlimited tastings from 55 breweries, nearly all of which are local. I’ve been to my share of beer festivals. This was my first time attending Rhythm & Brews, and I think it may be one of my new favorites. First, the beer selection. There were some outstanding beers on tap, which were all listed on the event website. Hop heads and San Diego-style IPA fans, such as myself, were well covered. Most breweries also showcased unique varietals instead of just the one or two most popular beers they’re known for. This encouraged exploration and curiosity among event goers. Many beer festivals are run by volunteers who don’t work for the breweries they’re pouring for, which is a big missed opportunity to share more about the beer and the breweries themselves. Not at Rhythm & Brews. Every brewery tent I visited was hosted by either the brewery owners, brewmasters, or other employees. If you wanted to know more about the beer you were going to taste, you could ask the experts. Kudos also to the event location — it was
right in the heart of the Vista Village area, which has been undergoing a craft beer renaissance of late. If you wanted to continue sampling North County beer after the event ended, no problem — four Vista breweries were within easy walking distance from the exit, as well as craft beer gastropubs and restaurants. Still, there’s some room for improvement. My friends and I saw a definite need for more food vendors, particularly those who specialize in entrees that can be made quickly. The food lines and wait times were excessive, particularly for a three-hour event. I would also add more than one area to place portable toilets. But these are fairly easy fixes for next year. I left the event with the sense that Rhythm & Brews did a great job showcasing the local industry. Overall, about one-third of San Diego County’s 126 craft breweries and brewpubs are located in North County. While we are home to some of the heavy hitters (Stone, Mother Earth, Belching Beaver), we also have nano-breweries whose beers can’t be found on tap lists or shelves outside North County cities. With so many new breweries and brewpubs opening throughout the county, I would suspect there are less people traveling long distances to discover great local beer. Long term, events like Rhythm & Brews will be key to drawing craft beer enthusiasts to North County. I’m looking forward to attending next year’s Rhythm & Brews Festival. I hope to see you there! Vince Vasquez is a think tank analyst based in Torrey Pines. He is a Carlsbad resident.
Pet of the Week Garfield the cat is pet of the week at your Rancho Coastal Humane Society. He’s a 2.5-yearold, 8-pound, domestic medium-hair Tabby. Garfield is super friendly and a bit lazy. One of his favorite ways to pass the time is to sit on your lap while you watch TV. But when it’s time to play, Garfield is ready to go. He was transferred to Rancho Coastal Humane Society through the FOCAS program. The $100 adoption fee includes medical exam, vaccina-
tions, spay, and microchip. For more information call (760) 753-6413, visit Rancho Coastal Humane Society at 389 Requeza St. in Encinitas, or log on to SDpets. org. Kennels and Cattery open 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. every day but Tuesday.
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SDG&E to study summer energy usage Palomar president search yields finalists — again By Aaron Burgin
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REGION — San Diego County’s largest electricity provider is rolling out a pilot program this summer to study when energy is used. San Diego Gas & Electric’s Time of Use study commences in June and runs through December 2017. The company is testing different rates and those who opted to participate in the study will be randomly placed in one of the Time of Use rates similar to the standard residential rate. Amber Albrecht, a representative for SDG&E, said two plans are available for customers. Time of Use, she said, is a new way of charging for energy based on when it is used. These options, however, are for residential customers, while business and industry already use Time of Use, Albrecht added. The Time of Use program, she said, is at capacity with 15,000 participating, although customers can try the one-year Whenergy option. “Some people may be familiar with congesting pricing,” she said, comparing to highway charges. “If you end up using FastTrack, it may cost more to use those lanes during a specific time of day. Just apply that philosophy to the electrical grid.” She said the goal is to have residents use energy when it is most available, which typically is in the early morning or late evening. “It’s really trying to figure out how customers react to certain time-
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frames,” Albrecht said. “It’s a more robust program than we have done previously.” Whenergy, meanwhile, consists of two plans for customers to choose based on their consumption. The first is Time of Use and the second in Time of Use Plus. The Plus program requires users to participate in “reduce your use days,” Albrecht said. It aims to conserve energy between 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. to alleviate strain on the power grid. “You actually see greater savings on your bill, but it does mean using less energy when we need you to use less,” Albrecht said. “The main goal of these programs … is to use energy when it is the least cost.” She said using the SDG&E website can provide the tools for custom-
ers to assist in lowering monthly bills and usage. “We have more data available to track how much energy you’re using, especially with the summer months coming,” Albrecht added. “People can sign up for energy alerts.” The TOU Plus program is a one-year, no risk commitment, she added. So, if a customer does not save on their bill, the monthly costs are compared to their previous plan and a bill credit is applied. Customers can opt out of the program anytime and return to the standard Time of Use rate. Reward payments will be honored through the time in the program, but customers will be ineligible for any other payments. Those who join the program for the duration and complete several short surveys will receive up to $200 in credit.
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our weeks until summer starts. That’s what the relentless sign at my new exercise class says. I should be pleased, but somehow that’s not the emotion that’s first to pop up. You could say that I have almost five weeks left to make a dent in my more than subcutaneous layer of fat that has thickened every year since I hit 40. You could say I should be dancing around like Sylvester Stallone in “Rocky.” I’m certainly sweating like he did. I have finally gotten back to doing a vigorous hour workout twice a week, for two weeks now. It may not sound like much to you, but for me, queen of the couch potatoes, it’s phenomenal. And as result, I think I should have dropped a good 20 pounds just for the ambition I have shown. But, as we have told our children for years, life is not fair. I firmly believe that we
should be able to burn calories in direct proportion to those things we’d like to eat, but don’t. I didn’t open that bag of potato chips. That should be a good 800 calories right there. I said no to the brownies in the staff lounge. Come on. At least 200 for that. I didn’t take a second helping of dinner. I didn’t eat that cookie, that caramel Frappuccino, or that pound of See’s chocolates. I didn’t even buy any frozen yogurt this week. I should be a shadow of my current self. Even though the uneaten calories will never be useful, I am currently dedicated to working up a dripping sweat and stumbling around the next day with sore muscles. I felt infinitely virtuous until I stepped on the scale in high anticipation. Two pounds! I had only shed two crummy pounds! And while I’d love to believe that portion of lard came off my midriff, I am pretty sure I can lose that much weight by taking off my make up and nail polish. I do cheer up when some hard-body is endlessly grinding away on the latest elliptical machine. If they think telling me that, “It’s like walking in sand” is a selling point, they nev-
er schlepped two bags, an umbrella, a chair and swim fins down to the beach. But when that horrid woman strolls out in a bikini and claims to be somebody’s grandmother, my twopound victory seems vastly inadequate. Yeah, yeah, yeah. I know my post-menopausal bones are healthier for it, but unless my pants begin to loosen and those rolls around my middle give way to a sighting of my ribs again, I will not be consoled. Don’t tell me that muscle weighs more than fat and don’t tell me that I’ll build muscle before I lose fat. It’s true, but just don’t tell me. It does nothing to improve my mood. If I were to replace the 20 pounds I need to lose with a like amount of muscle, I could hit the sideshow. I’ll keep my old bathing suit out for inspiration and ask that you save me some of those grilled ribs, those root beer floats, the lemonade, the ice cream and the potato salad. At a pound a week, I’ll be ready for summer in October. Jean Gillette is a freelance writer at odds with her avoirdupois. Contact her at jgillette@coastnewsgroup
SAN MARCOS — One year, two searches and more than $60,000 later, Palomar College appears to be closing in on a new president/superintendent. The college district announced this week that the finalists were Joi Lin Blake, president College of Alameda; Bryan Reece, Crafton Hills College’s vice president of instruction; and Arturo Reyes, the superintendent and president of Mendocino College. The announcement came six months after the district suspended its first search for a permanent replacement for Robert Deegan, who retired in July 2015. It appeared the college was set to select Deegan’s replacement in October, when they announced two finalists and held a round of public question-and-answer sessions and a board interview of both candidates. But the college announced in mid-Novem-
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Abed, along with the council, has championed Innovate 78 since its inception and applauded Geller and Sanford for their work. “We have engaged with the San Diego EDC, making visits, identifying clusters and need,” Abed said. “If you want to grow, we are here to help you. We have improved a lot of
ber that it was closing the search without hiring either of the candidates, Gregory Anderson of Cañada College; and Lynn Neault of the San Diego Community College District. College officials declined to state the reasons for suspending the first search, because the deliberations occurred in closed session and are therefore confidential. The first search was headed by PPL, Inc., a recruitment firm that specializes in California community college executive searches. The district paid $26,000 for the search, according to the district’s contract with the firm. The Board in March approved a new contract with recruiting arm of the South Lake Tahoe-based Association of Community College Trustees, the nonprofit group that represents college trustees. That contract was for $35,000 plus travel expenses. The new finalists on
Wednesday participated in similar public forums to the ones that Anderson and Neault did in November. The video of the forums was released Thursday. Before serving as College of Alameda’s president, Blake served as vice president of student services at Skyline College as a dean at San Diego Mesa College; as well as a policy assistant for the U.S. Department of Education, in the Offices of the Under Secretary of Education, and Vocational and Adult Education. Blake was also the academic senate president professor at Southwestern Community College. Blake received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Health Science with a minor in Spanish from San Francisco State University; and a Master of Science in Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling and a Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership from San Diego
things. I believe it’s a model for the country.” Councilwoman Olga Diaz raised concerns about the city’s budget and if it could afford the $38,000 price tag. Mitchell said it is recommended for the next budget and is cost effective for the city. “It gives us leveraging, but a consulting contract also gives us information,” he said. “We can call
the regional EDC and are getting leads. It is cost effective even more so than hiring staff. Per dollar, it’s a good investment.” Councilman Ed Gallo, meanwhile, was concise in his support for the venture. “Escondido was the first city to jump on it,” he said. “Without economic development, you’re dying. If you don’t grow, you’re dead.”
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here it is: President Abraham Lincoln’s top hat, basking in the low, protective light of the museum in Springfield, Illinois, that bears his name. It’s one of three existing stovepipe hats worn by Honest Abe, who stood 6 feet 4 inches tall in his stocking feet. It is said that when Lincoln donned this hat and his boots, he stood at nearly 7 feet — just one reason why he was a larger-than-life figure of his time and for the ages. I try to imagine what he must have looked like among other men of the mid-1800s who averaged 5 feet 8 inches. Because my husband, Jerry, shares a birthday (Feb. 12) with our 16th president, Springfield and All Things Lincoln had been on his
Bucket List for some time. On a recent trip to central Illinois, we put aside two days to see as many Lincoln-related sites as time would allow. We start at his tomb in the peaceful, tree-laden Oak Ridge Cemetery where Lincoln was placed permanently to thwart another attempt at stealing his body. The stunning granite monument is laden with architectural symbolism and bronze statuary depicting Lincoln at various times in his life and career. The tomb also is the resting place of wife, Mary Todd Lincoln, and three of their four sons, all of whom died in their childhood or teen years. The eldest and only surviving son, Robert, is buried in Arlington National Cemetery. (There are no direct living descendants of Lincoln; the line stopped with his great-grandson, Abraham Lincoln II.) I try to imagine how Mary must have suffered with the loss of her three sons and the murder of her husband as he sat next to her. Our next stop: Lincoln Home National Historic Site,
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The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum in Springfield, Ill., opened in 2005. As of 2012, 3 million people had visited. According to museum officials, Steven Spielberg’s 2012 film “Lincoln” caused a surge in visits. The museum’s 40,000 square feet contain life-size dioramas of Lincoln’s life, original documents, artifacts used by the president and his family, period clothing and theaters that feature holographic presentations. Courtesy photo
On the day President Abraham Lincoln died, some Springfield, Ill., citizens formed an association to raise funds to construct a fitting monument to the 16th president. This tomb, in Oak Ridge Cemetery, holds the remains of Lincoln, his wife, Mary Todd, and their three younger sons. In 1887, the bodies of Abe and Mary were reburied in a brick vault beneath the floor of the burial room to prevent another robbery attempt. Photo by E’louise Ondash
Lincoln was carrying these white, now-bloodied kid-leather gloves when he was shot by actor John Wilkes Booth on the evening of April 14, 1865. (He died early the next morning.) The assassination occurred while he and his wife, Mary, were attending a play in Ford’s Theater. After he was wounded in the back of the head, blood ran down his sleeve and pooled in the pocket where the gloves were kept. Courtesy photo Director Steven Spielberg went to great lengths to duplicate artifacts of the time in his 2012 film “Lincoln.” Willie Lincoln, the third Lincoln brother, was obsessed with trains. This train schedule and toy trains were used in scenes filmed in Willie’s bedroom. The objects are part of an exhibit in Union Station across the street from the museum. The exhibits include props, costumes and other artifacts from the film, as well as photos taking during filming. Lincoln’s son, Willie, died at age 11 of what historians think was typhoid fever. Photo by E’louise Ondash
where the family lived from 1844 until he left for the White House in February 1861. The house, with its period furniture, artifacts and Lincoln possessions, provides a peek at the president as a successful lawyer and family man. Lincoln was known to be a lax disciplinarian; luckily, Mary was of like mind. I try to imagine Lincoln working in the room designated as his home office, with his sons wildly out of control, as described by his law partner.
Rosie, our ranger/guide, tells us to hold the bannister as we climb the stairs to the second floor, “in effect, touching Lincoln’s hands. He used this very bannister countless times as he ascended and descended the stairway.” After Lincoln’s death on April 15, 1865, the home was rented. When son Robert caught a tenant charging visitors to see the house, he gave it to the State of Illinois, declaring that no one should ever pay again to see it. (He didn’t, however, mention any-
thing about parking, which costs $2 an hour.) The surrounding neighborhood, also managed by the National Park Service, has been restored to its 1860s appearance, and on this spring day, I try to imagine Lincoln walking these streets, on his way to the Lincoln-Herndon Law Office (temporarily closed for renovation) or to a nearby church where his family had a pew. The following morning, we are standing in the grandiose rotunda of the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum in Springfield’s historic downtown. An impressive 40,000 square feet, the museum has galleries, theaters (one features a fascinating holographic presentation), exhibits (permanent and rotating) and displays. There are plenty of wax figures throughout depicting Lincoln at various stages in his life, as well as key people in his life — his wife and family, Stephen Douglas, the Cabinet, John Wilkes Booth and several others who played prominent roles in our country’s history. After Lincoln’s mother died, his father remarried and had four more children. Abe loved his stepmother, who encouraged him to read and study. I try to imagine
The stovepipe hat that Abraham Lincoln wore sits under glass at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum in Springfield, Ill. It’s said that he tipped his hat to every woman he passed on the street; hence the worn spots on the brim. Courtesy photo
living, eating, studying and sleeping with six other family members in their one-room log cabin recreated just off the museum’s rotunda. We eventually enter the section of the museum that carries our attention to the Civil War and the people and politics who gave birth to the conflict. I try to imagine the acrimony between pro-slavery and anti-slavery factions, the burdens and tragedies Lincoln endured during the Civil War, his assassination and, finally, his funeral. Today’s political divide is deep, but I try to imagine the chasm that existed in 1861 when Lincoln took office — not exactly with a majority mandate to govern. (The national vote was split among four candidates in the election of 1860.) I try to imagine the vitriolic feelings between those who thought it was morally acceptable to own another human being and those who didn’t. I try to imagine how these passions were so great that Americans were willing to kill each other over their differences. I try to imagine all this, but I can’t. Visit lincolnlibraryandmuseum.com; for more photos, visit facebook.com/elouise.ondash. E’Louise Ondash is a freelance writer living in North County. Tell her about your travels at eondash@ coastnewsgroup.com
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MAY 20 DEL MAR GRADS WANTED Did you graduate from the early public school or St. James Academy in Del Mar? Del Mar will be tearing down its city hall soon. Before the site was city hall, it was the first public school in Del Mar and later St. James Academy. Longtime Del Mar resident Bill Arballo, attended the public school in the 1930s and later his daughter Teresa Barth and her sister, Loreta, attended SJA in the late ‘50s and early ‘60s. Alums are hoping to gather as many former students as possible for one last “school picture.” The city will be moving out the weekend of June 4 and June 5 so the group will gather at 3 p.m. June 5. GO BIG The Encinitas Youth Commission hosts the “Do Life Big! Teen Leader” event for local teens 5 to 7 p.m. May 20 at the Encinitas Community Center, 1140 Oakcrest Park Drive, Encinitas. There will be snacks and drinks, a video greeting from Tony Hawk, live music from local 15 year-old singer-songwriter Kennady Tracy, quick-format talks and more. Find more information, including full speaker lineup at facebook.com/ events/985475304840280/. LIFE LECTURES “Robotic Surgery at Tri-City Hospital” and “Wildfire - Are You Ready to Evacuate?” will be the topics for LIFE Lectures at MiraCosta College lifelong learning group at 1 p.m. May 20, at the college’s Oceanside campus, 1 Barnard Drive, Admin. Bldg. #1000. Purchase a $1 parking permit at the machine in Lot 1A, and park in lots 1A or 1B. Visit miracosta.edu/life or call (760) 757-2121, ext. 6972. PANCAKES AND FUN Paul Ecke Central Elementary School invites the community to its Pancake Fiesta & Carnival from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 21 at 185 Union St., Encinitas. Breakfast served by Encinitas Fire Department and Mayor Kristin Gaspar. RIDE THE WILD WEST FEST Carlsbad’s annual Wild West Fest will be from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 21 at Leo Carrillo Ranch Historic Park, 6200 Flying L.C. Lane, Carlsbad. The event includes Western-themed activities, salsa contest, root beer tastings, pony rides and mechanical bull riding for youngsters. Free parking at Carrillo Elementary School. For more information, visit carlsbadca.gov/parksandrec or call (760) 602-7519. MAY 21 GET YOUR HANDS DIRTY A Cottonwood Creek native habitat restoration event, with plant maintenance, invasive plant removal, and an interpretive tour is being held 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. May 21, (late arrivals OK). Meet at the trail entrance near the southeast corner of B Street and Third Street, two blocks west of Coast Highway 101
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T he C oast News - I nland E dition in Encinitas. Park on the street or in the big Moonlight Beach parking lot at the top of the hill at Third and C Streets. Wear gardening clothes. Tools, oranges and water provided. HIKE INTO HISTORY The Encinitas Historical Society will host a free, docent-led walking tour of Old Encinitas at 10 a.m. May 21. Meet at the 1883 Schoolhouse at 390 West F St. The tour finishes around noon. For more information, call docent Barbara Vilardo at (661) 992-5740. ‘Q AND BREW The San Dieguito Heritage Museum will host its annual deep pit barbecue from noon to 3 p.m. May 21. Tickets are $25 online at SDHertiage.org or call (9760) 6329711. STUDENT ART The Winston School will host the Festival of the Arts, a oneday celebration of student works of art, photography, music, poetry, live dramatic performances and a carnival from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. May 21 on campus, 215 9th St., Del Mar. For more information contact the school at 858-259-8155. BILINGUAL BOOK CLUB Escondido Public Library’s Bilingual Book Discussion Group, will meet from 3:30 TO 4:45 p.m. May 21 at the Escondido Public Library, 239 S. Kalmia St., Escondido. This month’s selection, “Nunca me abandones/Never Let Me Go” by Kazuo Ishiguro in both English and Spanish. MAY 22 MAKING FRIENDS The Catholic Widows and Widowers of North County support group for those who desire to foster friendships through various social activities will Walk the trail at Lake Miramar, Scripps Ranch May 21 and attend Mass at St. Timothy Catholic Church, Escondido May 22. Reservations are necessary, at (858) 674-4324. GOSPEL CHORUS The Interfaith Through the Storm Chorus will perform at 4 p.m. May 22 at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 925 Balour Drive, Encinitas. For more information, call (760) 436-2707. MAY 24 GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY North San Diego County Genealogical Society will meet at 9:30 a.m. May 24, in Carlsbad City Council Chambers, 1200 Carlsbad Village Drive, Carlsbad. Reservations not necessary. Email jtempke@ roadrunner.com, call (760) 632-0416 or visit nsdcgs.org. MAY 25 KNOW YOUR E-READER Escondido Public Library offers “eReaders eXplained,” providing instruction and demonstrations on how to access and download free Library eBooks and eAudiobooks to smartphone, tablet, eReader, or computer from 1 to 2 p.m. May 25, at the Escondido Public Library, 239 S. Kalmia St., Escondido. FIRST DOCTOR VISIT Del Mar Library presents “Your Child’s First Doctor Visit,” with Carmel Valley pediatrician, Chrystal de Freitas, at 6 p.m.. May 25 at
1309 Camino Del Mar. De Freitas will talk about kids’ first visit to the doctor and her new book “Jake’s Kindergarten Checkup.” Q&A to follow. Class registration can be done during the class or call the library at (858) 755-1666 for more information.
MAY 26 ROSE WEEKEND Del Mar Library’s Signature Event Rose Weekend will be May 26 and May 27, presented by members of the Del Mar Rose Society, at 1309 Camino del Mar, Del Mar. MAY 27 FREE FOLK AND JAZZ At 11 a.m. May 27, the Friends of the Del Mar Library present local husband-wife duo Nathan & Jesse for a free folk and swing jazz concert. For more information, call the library at (858) 755-1666. PET LOSS SUPPORT San Diego Humane Society will host a Pet Loss Support Group from 6:30 to 8 p.m. May 26 at 572 Airport Road, Oceanside. The Pet Loss Support Group is open to everyone ages 10 and up. SPIRITUAL GUIDANCE Spiritual teacher
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and medium, James Van Praagh, returns at 7 p.m. May 27 to Seaside Center for Spiritual Living, 1613 Lake Drive, Encinitas. Tickets are available at seasidecenter.org. MARK THE CALENDAR BLING IS THE THING “Interactive Jewelry Show” is the theme of the San Marcos – Vista Christian Women’s Club luncheon at 11:30 a.m. June 20 at Broken Yolk Café, 101 S. Las Posas Road, San Marcos. The cost of the luncheon is $18. For reservations, call Donna (760) 432-0772 or Linda (760) 6851588. ALL ALUM EVENT IN OCEANSIDE Make your reservations now for the Oceanside High School Alumni/Foundation “All Class” Reunion, set from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 26 at Heritage Park, 220 Peyri Drive, Oceanside. For more information, contact Glenda Kimbrel at president@ohsfoundation.org or ohsfoundation.org/category/events/. For more information, contact Glenda Kimbrel at president@ohsfoundation. org or check tohsfoundation.org/category/events/. SUMMER ART The Oceanside Museum of Art will hold a three-week art program starting June 28. Members $95, Visitors $120 (per week). Using current and past exhibitions, campers ages 7 to 12 will focus on art and artists from California to explore principles of art and different art mediums, as well as participate in music, theater, and movement as it relates to art. Register at oma-online. org/youth/.
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Artist Michael Summers paints a mural at Carlsbad Boulevard, Carls- TEKST mural by Jason Markow on State Street in Carlsbad. MainStreet bad, April 2013. The MainStreet Oceanside mural project will pair art- Oceanside is finalizing plans for 10 downtown murals. work with “the right” building location. Photos by Promise Yee
City plans for 10 downtown murals By Promise Yee
The trio of Perfect Strangers Music will be one of the bands performing during Saturday’s Foodie Fest in Encinitas. Courtesy photo
Foodie Fest returns to Encinitas By Aaron Burgin
ENCINITAS — Great food, beautiful art and good music combine at the Lumberyard Saturday, as the second annual Foodie Fest Competition returns to Encinitas. The food-centric event includes cooking demonstrations, a TV-style cooking competition, food samples, an art exhibition and musical acts performing throughout the five-hour long event. Fifteen chefs demonstrate how to prepare farm-to-table fare on three different stages, six chefs compete in a TV style Best of the Foodie Fest Competition and more than 30 restaurants will serve up
gourmet tastes in the Nosh North County area at The Lumberyard Encinitas location. The Barefoot Bar boasts a dozen craft beer, wine and spirit vendors with various food-alcohol pairings. Enjoy premiere local live music throughout the day and an outstanding mulit-media Art for the Cure exhibition. There will be face painting and interactive garden booths to entertain kids. Tickets are still on sale for $48 and can be purchased at foodiefestencinitas.com/. The festival, which runs from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., benefits the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.
OCEANSIDE — MainStreet Oceanside is finalizing plans to curate 10 downtown murals. The public art project will pair submitted artwork with building locations and create a destination art experience. “It's about bringing really strong public art to Oceanside, and having a community-driven process,” Mark Jesinoski, artist and MainStreet Oceanside design committee member, said. “We want people to come to Oceanside just for the murals, that have a very strong narrative style.” The MainStreet Oceanside design committee and mural subcommittee have been working for several months on project development. Plans are to bring high-end art to downtown, create an arts master plan and educate the
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community on the curation process to create an art experience. Discussions with key stakeholders have been ongoing. Jesinoski said more than 100 hours of planning has already gone into the project to ensure it's executed correctly. Gumaro Escarcega, MainStreet Oceanside program manager, said there are more than 60 building walls that are potentially available for the murals, although no final agreements have been made. The first phase of the project will recruit top artists to create the initial two or three murals. Once designs are submitted and judged by project curators, locations will be finalized and work will go up. “It's about placing the right art at the right location,” Jesinoski said. “Art
can change a community.” Jesinoski said he envisions the murals creating a “cool public space” where people get something out of the experience of being around the art. Murals can usually be painted and weatherized in a couple of days. The next phase of the project will be an open call for artists to paint additional murals. The call will ask muralists to show project curators what is possible. The goal is to get a range of inspirational artwork that engages viewers. “Murals, as an artistic medium, can bring a community together and create dialogue,” Jesinoski said. “It can give downtown an identity.” Plans to bring murals to Oceanside's downtown are in their initial stages. Details are being worked out on a memo of understand-
ing between artists, building owners, and MainStreet Oceanside on artwork ownership, maintenance and length of time art will be displayed. Artist payment, based on the square foot of the piece, is also being finalized. Additional details to be ironed out include securing funding grants and angel donations to bring the project to fruition. The draw of the murals will provide cultural and economic benefits. MainStreet Oceanside is funding $10,000 in seed money for project development and outreach efforts. More information on the project and upcoming dates for community information meetings are expected in the next months. Ten murals are expected to be up within three years.
MAY 20 PETER PUPPING TRIO Hear the Peter Pupping Trio from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. May 20 at Ki’s Restaurant, 2591 S. Coast Highway 101. For more informa-
tion, visit hkisrestaurant. com. For more information, call (760) 436-5236. BOURBON PLAYS FOLK May 20, 2016 at 7:30pm, San Diego Folk Heritage will host international touring artist Claude Bourbon at Pilgrim United Church of Christ, 2020 Chestnut Ave., Carlsbad. Admission is $15 for members and $18 standard. Youth 12 and under are free. Tickets are available at the door or at ticketweb. com / s e a rc h ? q = s a n + d iego+folk+heritage.
21 and at 3 p.m. May 22 on the Oceanside Campus, at 1 Barnard Drive, Oceanside. Tickets: general admission, $10; students/seniors $8 online at miracosta.edu/buytix or call (760) 795-6815. OMA WORKSHOP Enjoy an Abstract Workshop from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. May 21 at the The Oceanside Museum of Art, 704 Pier View Way, Oceanside. Members $35, visitors $40. Beginning and experienced artists will learn about color usage, focal points, balance, and composition. Specific projects will be worked on in class, or bring your own for cri-
MAY 21 SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA MiraCosta College Symphony Orchestra present “An American Tribute” at 7:30 p.m. May
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Joe Phillips, left, and Lex Wolfcraft embrace the “Alice in Wonderland,” steampunk theme for this year’s San Diego County Fair. Photo by Tony Cagala
This year’s fair wants to take you through the looking glass By Tony Cagala
DEL MAR — The San Diego County Fair has become the largest in the state and last year they saw more than 1.5 million people take in the live music, rides and, of course, the fried foods. Fairgrounds General Manager Tim Fennell, speaking to the media on Tuesday, said he expects to break attendance records when this year’s fair wraps up after its 26-day run. “What makes our fair so special…the largest fair in the state of California is the fact that every year we have a new theme,” said Linda Zweig, media relations representative
for the fairgrounds. Fair organizers came up with the idea this year to infuse the popularity of Lewis Carroll’s “Alice in Wonderland” characters with steampunk, the burgeoning trend that infuses Victorian-era culture with futuristic technology. “Every year, the theme infiltrates the entire fairgrounds,” Zweig added. “We have a theme exhibit that has new things to feature.” One of the exhibits at the fair this year will feature one of the first published editions of Carroll’s “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland,” on loan from the University of South-
ern California. Still fairground’s officials say they aren’t too worried about outgrowing their venue even as the event grows ever more popular each year. “We have been filled almost to capacity on a daily basis. We’re all about customer service and safety,” said Zweig. “That would be a wonderful problem to have. And we would welcome that problem to have to say, ‘Enough,’ but we are just a very large facility.” The San Diego County Fair opens June 3. For tickets, concert lineups and more information, visit sdfair.com.
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ollie Fingers doesn’t have to twirl his famous handlebar mustache to consider the possibilities. He knows what awaits in this weekend’s Marshall Faulk Celebrity Golf Classic. “Morgan Run is pretty nice,’’ Fingers said of the Rancho Santa Fe golf course and resort. “If you hit the ball straight you are going to be OK. And it’s a little more wide open that if you don’t, it’s not too bad.’’ Fingers was good, very good, during a 17-year ca-
reer in the majors that was capped with his Hall of Fame induction. He helped revolutionize the closer position, coming into games to record the most difficult outs of any game — the final three. He won three world titles with the Oakland A’s, was the Rolaids Relief Pitcher of the Year in three of his four seasons with the Padres and was named the American League’s MVP and Cy Young Award winner with the Brewers. “When I was in San Diego those were probably the three best years (197778, 1980) I had in the big leagues,’’ said Fingers, a longtime Del Mar resident now living in Las Vegas. “But I didn’t get along with (general manager) Jack McKeon and (president) Ballard Smith. I got tired of dealing with them so I
asked to be traded and it was to St. Louis for three days and then on to Milwaukee. “I hated leaving San Diego because that is a great place. But they never put a winner on the field. I had a good time playing down there but I was used to going to the playoffs for five or six years. You come down there and every year you are out of it by the first of September.’’ Padre Nation hopes to be in it come July. That’s when Rancho Santa Fe’s Trevor Hoffman, the Padres icon, could enter Cooperstown’s hallowed grounds on his second attempt. Hoffman just missed being elected last year and most think he’ll be headed to upstate New York this summer. He should be if it was
up to Fingers, the second reliever enshrined in 1992 after Bruce Sutter. In all, just five pitchers known strictly for their bullpen work are Hall of Famers. “I think Trevor certainly deserves to get in,’’ said Fingers, who had 341 saves in an era when relievers worked more than one inning. “But I don’t know what the sportswriters are thinking. I was surprised Trevor didn’t make it on the first ballot, but there are a lot of guys I think should be in like Lee Smith and Al Oliver. But who knows what those sportswriters are thinking about.’’ It’s the Baseball Writers’ Association of America members deciding Hoffman’s fate. The man with 601 saves, second only to Mariano Rivera, has a backer in Fingers. “I mean 600 saves,’’ he said. “Those are some great years and great numbers. I would think 600 is like a magical number.’’ There was plenty of hocus-pocus in Hoffman’s right arm. While most closers are power pitchers with fastballs lighting up radar guns with triple digits, Hoffman basically retired batters with a series of paper cuts. Everyone knew Hoffman’s tantalizing change up was coming and they still couldn’t hit his slow tumbler. Doesn’t matter to Fingers, 69, how Hoffman went about his business. It’s that he was able to produce time and again, which warrants Fingers’ praise. “It’s his longevity, TURN TO JAY PARIS ON 16
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Footgolf is taking off at the Reidy Creek Golf Course in Escondido. Earlier this month the course held its official grand opening. Courtesy
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Footgolf finding its footing at golf course By Steve Puterski
ESCONDIDO — Growing by the foot, Reidy Creek Golf Course is adding a new twist to its experience. Footgolf, a budding new sport, is taking precedence alongside traditional golfers at the course. Earlier this month, the official grand opening was held with Mayor Sam Abed, Deputy Mayor Mike Morasco and Councilman Ed Gallo in attendance for the ribbon cutting. Despite some sketchy weather, Reidy Creek golf pro Erik Agnew said between 30 to 40 people attended the opening, while more rolled in once the skies cleared. “I think it went swimmingly,” Agnew said of the grand opening. “We work with Footgolf of San Diego … and they did some marketing. We did footgolf with the mayor He made a
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putt from 40 feet.” The niche sport is becoming more popular in San Diego County and with the slumping golf industry, it made sense for the city-owned course to add footgolf, Agnew said. As for the rules, it’s pretty much the same as the traditional sport. Golfers tee off, kick the length of the hole, albeit the yardage is much shorter, and putt into 21-inch wide cups. The course, meanwhile, is adjusted for footgolf as the holes are moved off the traditional greens. Since the back nine of Reidy Creek has its topographical challenges, Agnew said the footgolf course is relegated to the front nine. “It can get pretty competitive,” he added. “We are getting pretty good TURN TO FOOTGOLF ON 16
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$10 0 , 0 0 0 Grand Prix of Del Mar DEL MAR — After 30 riders and their horses showed in the first round of the $100,000 Grand Prix of Del Mar on May 7, only four made it to the jump off round. At the end of the jump off, though, it was rider Chris Pratt on his horse Concorde to win the event. The Del Mar National, a threeweek long event featuring Western, Dressage and Hunter/Jumper events has been a part of the fairgrounds since 1946. More than $350,000 in prize money is offered during the entire event, which ran from April 23 to May 8.
Above: Michelle Rodal on Darus de la Ferme Rose prepares to enter the arena for her showing. Below: Tanya Levorchick on Coco D’Eclipse jumps one of the gates at the Del Mar Fairground Arena. Photos by Tony Cagala
San Marcos resident Hanna Mauritzon on Parkmore Lux readies to show during the first round.
MiraCosta basketball player makes All-State Team at 34 By Promise Yee
OCEANSIDE — At age 34, Larry “Buddha” Boyd may be the oldest player to receive the California Community Colleges Association Men’s Basketball All-State award, which named him among the top eight Southern California players. On the court Boyd’s skill as a player outshines his age. The 6-foot-4-inch forward averaged 21.9 points, 8.2 rebounds and 2.8 assists per game this season. He helped lead the MiraCosta Spartans to this year’s playoffs, where they lost to the top state team. “My dream was always to become a professional basketball player,” Boyd said. “Now that dream is a step closer to coming true.” In his freshman year at MiraCosta, Boyd ranked as the ninth leading scorer in the state with 18.6 points per game. He was voted First Team All-Conference, and earned AllState Honorable Mention. The nickname “Buddha” was given to him by fans. Boyd said he came
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New company putting spin on action sports photography By Steve Puterski
REGION — Locals are taking advantage of mobile cameras by putting their own spin on the mounts and accessories. Founded by 13 original GoPro athletes, including surfer Reno Makani, Modern Technocracy is manufacturing unique, professional-grade equipment for live-action photographers and videographers. Company CEO Michael Marckx, formerly of Spy Optics, said the new line of accessories is already a hit since the business “opened” on May 4 — even though the products are not yet in stores. The company is laying the groundwork to get its product in stores by July, while individual customers
may receive their orders by the end of June. “You can order the product at a discount and we will send it to you some time at the end of June,” Marckx said. With offices and warehouses in Carlsbad, Encinitas and Cardiff-by-theSea, Modern Technocracy has constructed durable mounts for mobile cameras such as GoPros to capture unique views and angles for all avenues. Marckx boasts the product is able to position cameras in “novel positions” to capture never-before-seen angles without damaging or losing the equipment. “The mounts were always breaking … and wasting money,” Marckx said. “They articulate and
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60-foot waves or flying at 165 mph in a wingsuit. The patented design of the MT system allows for 360-degree rotation and the ability to attach multiple capture devices to one mount, affording nearly endless capabilities. The articulating modular aspect of the device lets users build new custom mounts while still being able to position the camera at any angle with the pivot-style design. “We know it’s superi-
or,” Marckx added. “Everyone acknowledges the product is by far the most premium and versatile in the marketplace.” As for marketing, he said the athletes themselves would assist in that, in addition to possibly working with GoPro. “I suspect they will end up being a good marketing partner for us,” he added. “We have a wide array of arrows in the quiver and people to help tell our story.” The camera mounts
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claiming to be adherents of the ancient Celtic pagan religion are allowed, under rules from the National Offender Management Services, to be excused from jailhouse routines to celebrate four festivals, including (of course) the Festival of the Lactating Sheep. Although “Skyclad,” or naked worship, is forbidden, prisoners can wear the silver pagan ring (to avoid “distress”) and are permitted their own chalices, crystals, “worry beads,” pentagram necklaces, hoodless robes and Latest Religious Messages Great Britain’s prisoners flexible twig-wands. rorism Court in Karachi in April, reported that a judge in Courtroom III asked a constable if he knew how the grenade entered into evidence worked. Rather than assume that an explanation was requested, the constable pulled the pin to demonstrate, and the resulting explosion injured the constable, a court clerk and another police officer. The constable is said to be facing severe discipline as soon as he recovers.
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Business news and special achievements for North San Diego County. Send information via email to community@ coastnewsgroup.com. VISTA SCHOOLS CUTTING EDGE Common Sense, the national nonprofit organization dedicated to helping kids and families thrive in a world of digital media and technology, has recognized Vista Unified School District as a Common Sense Digital Citizenship Certified District. FREE SANDWICHES FOR MILITARY The nine Chick-fil-A restaurants in San Diego County, including the Chickfil-A restaurants at 194 N. El Camino Real, Encinitas and at 3475 Marron Road, Oceanside, are preparing to give away more than 10,000 chicken sandwiches to military and their family, from 4 and 7 p.m. May 25, as part of its annual “Military Appreciation Night” promotion. MUSEUM GATHERS HISTORY California Humanities has recently announced the 2016 Community Stories grant awardees. The San Dieguito Heritage Museum has been awarded $10,000.00 for its project entitled “Families, Farms and Flowers.” The San Dieguito Heritage Museum believes that the stories behind the many flower and plant growers of both the past and the present are worth preserving. The grant will also fund a “Story Recording Corner” which will be a “Sit, Chat and Remember,” an afternoon of memory gathering, held June 26 at the museum. LEGION HONORS CHAVEZ The American Legion Department of California recognized Assembly-
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to scout Boyd’s teammate, when Boyd’s talent caught his eye. The coach talked with Boyd, and eventually convinced him to move to the area, from Killeen, Texas, and join the team. “He brings a lot to the team,” Conahan said. “He’s the leading scoring rebounder. We’re lucky to have him.” Boyd scored about a third of the team’s overall points per game. He is also well liked by his teammates, whose average age is 20. Boyd said he looks younger than his age, and teammates were initially shocked when they
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saturation from the county. We’re seeing the turnout is not just isolated to Escondido.” He said the move to footgolf made sense because of the county and city’s large soccer population. Agnew said several soccer teams have come to play the course. H’s also been hard at work the past several weeks spreading the word throughout the soccer community and footgolf industry in the county. In addition to Escondido, there are other
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where he was able to do it year after year after year,’’ Fingers said. “Some of these guys have great years and get 50 saves, then get 20 saves and then the next year and they are out of the game. “Staying healthy as a closer, that’s the hardest
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mates, like the importance of taking care of your body and having a strong work ethic. Boyd said what he loves about basketball is the life lessons it reflects, from leaning on teammates to help you through tough times, to coming back to score. He said he hopes kids are inspired by his story. “Dreams are possible as long as you believe in yourself, and put the work in,” Boyd said. Boyd graduates MiraCosta College this month with an associate degree in liberal arts/kinesiology. He is now considering offers from universities and international teams.
footgolf courses in Carlsbad, Mission Bay, Tecolote Canyon, Sun Valley, Balboa Park and National City. As for the hours at Reidy Creek, Agnew said the footgolf course is open during the same hours and he has seen mixed groupings of traditional golfers and footgolfers. “We try to discourage (soccer) cleat usage in case the ball rolls up on to the green,” Agnew explained. “It would do more damage to the green.” Several months ago the council discussed the
city-owned course and how to increase its revenue. Footgolf was an idea mentioned, and now has become a part of the landscape. Agnew said the course had a soft opening in March and since then has seen a steady increase in footgolfer traffic. “Working with the city of Escondido, we saw an opportunity,” he explained. “This is something new and something we think we can generate a new revenue stream.” A nine-hole round of footgolf costs $12.
part — keeping your arm in shape so you can go out there. And when you looked at Trevor, he did it for like what, 13, 14, 15 years?’’ Hoffman logged 18, the same number of holes Fingers will tour on Saturday and Sunday. He’s in field, which includes Hall of Famers Eric Dickerson (NFL), Grant Fuhr (NHL), and of course, Poway’s Marshall Faulk (NFL). Others playing include the Chargers’ Danny Woodhead, former Padre Garry Templeton and ex-Dodger Eric Gagne. The best part is that the Junior Seau Foundation, along with Faulk’s
foundation, are the event’s benefactors. The tournament is the JSF’s sole fundraiser and covers many of the community programs so close to the late Seau’s heart. To help get those charities some dough, Fingers is in RSF this weekend. And he thinks Hoffman is a HOF by this summer. “I really don’t know what the criteria is, who the heck does?’’ Fingers asked. “But I do believe that Trevor Hoffman is a Hall of Famer.’’
found out his seniority. He added his age served as an advantage in the wisdom he could share with younger team-
Dreams are possible as long as you believe in yourself, and put the work in.”
Contact Jay Paris at jparis8@aol.com. Follow him on Twitter at jparis_sports.
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The world’s foremost Jazz trumpeter Chris Botti is at Thornton Winery in Temecula July 31 at 6 p.m. Photo by Frank Mangio
When jazz & wine meet, it’s at Thornton’s Champagne Jazz ue for the top lineup of jazz stars to revel, cheer and taste their favorite wines. This is the first year without the effervescent Sally, as she passed away, frank mangio a sad event for all Champagne Jazz fans. True to or the love of their mission, John and jazz and wine! Steve have just presented Over the last a truly legendary lineup of 20 something great jazz for 2016. years in Temecula, John, Their acclaimed repuSally and Steve Thornton tation for nothing but the have provided lovers of jazz with the perfect venTURN TO TASTE OF WINE ON 21
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the gentrification is inching it’s way towards one of my favorite old-school plazas on Coast Highway that includes El Torito Market and Swell Stuff. Both are independent, locally owned and full of
character and worth supporting. Swell Stuff is always my first stop when wetsuit shopping for a potential killer deal on a used suit and my go-to for wetsuit repair. El Torito recently underwent a renovation that opened up the kitchen, expanded their menu, and now offers a sit down din
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original charm and authenticity of the place. There is a heavy seafood influence on the new menu with fish platters that include seafood soup, cod, snapper, sea bass ahi and my favorite, shrimp a la cucaracha. Street tacos and burritos are also well represented and they also added Thrifty Ice Cream by the scoop to enjoy after dinner. So for your dine-in or carry out Mexican food, El Torito should definitely be added to your list of options. My favorite part of the El Torito experience is to plan a Mexican themed meal and buy all the ingredients there.
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RISING STARS Vista Chamber of Commerce awarded Rising Star of the Year scholarships to, from left: Jessica Ceron (Guajome Park Academy), Samantha Smith (Guajome Park Academy), Bernabe Camacho Ventura (Mission Vista High School), Keri Scholte (Mission Vista High School), Jeremy Bunda (Rancho Buena Vista High), Noah Reynolds (Alta Vista High School), Mark Stengler (Tri-City Christian High), Marcy Faison (Trade Tech High School), Jeyla Aranjo (Vista High School) and Amanda Spitzer (Vista High School). Courtesy photo
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State University. Before Crafton Hills, Reece served as a dean, academic senate president at political science professor at Cerritos College. He received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science, a Master of Arts in Political Science, and a Ph.D. in Political Science all from the
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best in jazz builds on their past as one of the finest in outdoor venues, intimate and acoustically perfect, on a Mediterranean-style terrace. The seating is around a grand fountain. Dinner tables are available under a shaded area. The season kicks off with Jeffrey Osborne and special guest Nick Colionne May 28 at 7 p.m. Other stars of jazz in the series are: Peter White, Paul Taylor, Euge Groove, Boney James, Herb Alpert, David Benoit, Al Jarreau, Dave Koz, David Sanborn, Geroge Benson, Kenny G, Jonathan Butler, Pat Metheny, Brian Culbertson and Richard Elliot. You can pick up the dates and times for all these greats at thorntonwine. com. I saved my favorite for last. As a performer, he is in a class by himself. He is Chris Botti, a uniquely expressive trumpeter with great musical imagination, a string of No. 1 jazz LP’s and on the road touring for some 300 days a year. Botti makes certain he and the audience share a mutual experience at his concerts, and you can experience this magic at his Thornton concert July 31 at 6 p.m.
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tique. Register online here or call (760) 435-3721. MEET THE ARTIST Meet the artist and see the watercolors of Heather Ritts on display from 6 to 9 p.m. May 21 at the Koniakowsky Ocean Art Gallery, 312 S. Cedros Ave., Solana Beach.
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University of Southern California. Reyes, who has served as Mendocino’s superintendent since 2012, also served as an executive vice president at Solano Community College District; as well as various positions at San Jose City College, the California Community College Chancellor’s Office; and Consumnes River College. He received his Bache-
lor of Arts degree in Spanish with a Sociology Minor and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication Studies, as well as a Master of Arts degree in Educational Administration from California State University, Sacramento; and in fall 2016 he is expected to complete a Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership at the University of California, Davis.
Contact the Thornton Winery box office at (951) 699-0099. Encinitas Foodie Fest has it all: Executive chefs, food, wine, spirits & music he 2nd annual Encinitas Foodie Fest blends the best of North San Diego County food, art and music. Fifteen chefs show us how to prepare farm-to-table cuisine on two stages at the Lumberyard Shopping Center, downtown Encinitas. More than 30 restaurants will serve up gourmet tastes. The “Barefoot Bar” has a dozen craft beer, wine and spirit vendors, including wines by Carruth Cellars, Lorimar Winery, Meritage Wine Market and Del Mar Tasting Room. There will be live music from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the “Vinos, Bites and Brews” stage, with Perfect Strangers, XANDRA, Ben Powell and Jimmy Patton with Enrique Platas. Visit foodiefestencinitas.com for details and tickets. Tickets are also available at the Encinitas 101 Main Street Association office at 818 S. Coast Highway 101. Wine Bytes The many styles of Pinot Noir are spotlighted at Sbicca Restaurant in Del Mar May 21 from 1 to 3:30 p.m. with a wine and food
experience. It’s a mid-day, multi-course meal in the wine room, with six Pinot Noirs, from Oregon to Burgundy France. Cost is $70. Get the full story at (858) 442-2749. Vittorio’s in Carmel Valley presents a wine dinner with the French vintner, Gerard Bertrand, May 26 at 6 p.m. These are wines from the South of France, matched up with such excellent cuisine as Roasted Lamb Chops with Grilled Asparagus; $49.50. RSVP by calling (858) 538-5884. The 13th Annual Encinitas Rotary Wine & Food Festival is June 4 from 5 to 8 p.m. This will be at a new and bigger location, the Encinitas Ranch Golf Course on Quail Gardens Drive. All proceeds will be divided among several worthy charities. Taste beverages from over 25 wineries and breweries. Sample some of the best offerings from 25 restaurants, music from top local musicians and participate in a large silent auction and raffle drawing. Admission is $90 pre-event, $100 at the door. See encinitaswinefestival.com. Frank Mangio is a renowned wine connoisseur certified by Wine Spectator. He is one of the leading wine commentators on the web. View his columns at tasteofwinetv.com and reach him at mangiompc@aol.com. Follow him on Facebook.
MAY 24 JEWELER DOCUMENTARY Jean Radakovich and film director Paul Alexander Juutilainen will share documentary clips and stories about jewelery designers Svetozar and Ruth Radakovich from 6:30 to 8 p.m. May 24 at The Oceanside Museum of Art, 704 Pier View Way, Oceanside. Members, free, Visitors $10.
MAY 27 R.E.A.D. Escondido Public Library’s “Read, Eat, and Discuss (R.E.A.D.)” middle school Book Club for children, ages 9-12, meets from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. May 27, 239 S. almia St., Escondido . They are reading Cece Bell’s “El Deafo.” For more information visit library. escondido.org
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tation for next week’s city council meeting to air their concerns. “There’s a number of issues where they are violating municipal codes, they are violating the General Plan for the city and they are violating our rights as citizens,” she added. “They are imposing upon us permanent and irrevocable detriment that we have no power to overcome.” During the meeting, Abed attempted to stop the conversation several
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for the rest of the visitors and residents “with ears.” The motorcycles themselves, if they are fitted with legal mufflers, are not the rub. It’s that most of the motorcycles are retrofitted with “pipes” that do little to muffle noise. Some new bikes are immediately retrofitted by the dealers, after initial sale, but the invoices to retrofit, are separate sale items, to mask installing illegal mufflers. These weekend riders, love to hear themselves “peal-out” at every stoplight, the same stoplights near sidewalks, used by visiting pedestrians, simply there to enjoy our otherwise peaceful coastal towns. Why not, instead of deciding, that nothing can be done (Del Mar?), decide to test some ideas to tamp down the noise: Whether it be, to install
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that the national assessment called the Fourth Sector Mapping Initiative will answer. So far, for-benefit economic development has happened organically in Encinitas. Encinitas For-
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seared, and then braised in my crock-pot for four hours in a combination of Mexican coke and orange juice. They become so tender and flavorful and can be easily shredded and the resulting carnitas were spectacular. All the standard cuts are available and many are already cut into sizes that are ready to add your favorite spices to and throw on the grill or sauté. And speaking of spices, El Torito has that covered and then some with many favorites and some of the more obscure varieties. Dried chilies and chili pods are represented nicely and there is even a modest fresh produce section. I also counted at least a dozen varieties of tortillas, including a couple that did include lard, a must-have ingredient in my tortillas. The coolers at El To-
times since the proposal will come before the council next week in an open meeting. With three
We didn’t know the impact was that severe, but that’s why we are here.” Sam Abed Mayor, Escondido
other councilmembers in attendance, Abed said he did not want to allow the perception of any of them, including himself, of being swayed during an unofficial forum. However, he did add it would be a good idea for the residents and city staff to meet to discuss the issue and location. In addition, he welcomed the group to conduct a presentation of about 10 minutes next week. “We have listened to your concerns,” Abed said. “We didn’t know the impact was that severe, but that’s why we are here.”
an array of permanent decibel meters, coupled with radar and photo equipment, or to actually assign one traffic enforcement officer, on the corridor each weekend day and night. I have accused my own city of allowing their police patrol officer numbers to drop off on weekends in order to allow their officers to have weekends free from duty. I have not gotten a reply regarding this claim. Our collective resort cities, actually need more on-duty officers during weekends, because that’s when most crimes, bar fights and accidents occur. Laguna Beach once took the matter seriously a few years back, and assigned a no-nonsense officer to noise enforcement. That action, was welcomed by the community, but despised by the noise-spewing drivers and riders, who were on the hook for both court appearances and fines.
We would welcome having such officers assigned to traffic noise duty, on weekends, too. But, alas, constitutional rights are only subjective, I guess. Someone’s right to create noise, is OK, as long it does not break the eardrums of little children, or those of city councilmen — which is highly unlikely.
Benefit is a new community-led initiative that aims to accelerate this transition to a more sustainable, inclusive, and resilient economy. Our mission is to build an ecosystem of support for for-benefit enterprises in our city. The local data we gather for the national
assessment on the needs and impacts of this sector will be invaluable as we shape our action plan to support and grow for-benefit enterprises in Encinitas.
rito include prepared ceviche, salsas and plenty of Mexican dairy products. Beer and wine are available and really, what Mexican meal would be complete without cold cerveza right? And I’m not talking hoppy, crafty beer here; I’m talking a crisp and refreshing lager with a lime. There is a time and place for crafty beer and I’m thinking this is not one of them. Mexican soda is available and we all know by now the Mexican Coke story. But did you know that Coke converted to high-fructose corn syrup for Mexico for cost reasons and is only exporting the cane sugar variety now due to the demand here? Crazy but true! A huge variety of Jarritos soda is represented and has been called the national soft drink of Mexico. Exports to the United States began in 1989 and by 1997; Jarritos became the most popu-
lar soft drink in the U.S. among Latino consumers. It is estimated that 6000 bottles of Jarritos are shipped across the border each minute…pull that fact out at your next cocktail party! There is a lot more to explore at El Torito Market and definitely a local business worth supporting. The parking in the plaza can be tough, but easy options are on Coast Highway or across the street on the dirt next to the railroad tracks. They don’t have a website but are located at 948 N. Coast Highway 101 or (760) 4364973.
G. Lance Johannsen, Carlsbad Renaming the library Rather than naming the San Diego County Library, Encinitas Branch, after a donor, establish an endowment fund in the family name or better yet, without the family name, that would benefit both the library and the city for years to come. It also shows real class. Doing a good deed without recognition is very rewarding. Irene Kratzer, Cardiff-by-the-Sea
Submitted by Jane Naseem, director of Encinitas For-Benefit.
David Boylan is the founder of Artichoke Creative an Encinitas based integrated marketing firm. He also hosts Lick the Plate Radio that airs Monday through Friday at 7 p.m. on FM94/9, Easy 98.1, and KSON. Reach him at david@artichoke-creative. com or (858) 395-6905.
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