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San Marcos grower ordered to pay $247K By Leo Place
SAN MARCOS — The U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division has ordered a farm in San Marcos to pay a total of $247,674 in employee back pay and civil penalties, after the farm illegally required laborers to pay rent for unsafe housing conditions. The subject of the enforcement is Lucky Growers, Inc., which operates along Quarry Road just north of the Twin Oaks area in San Marcos. Lucky Growers was founded in 2005 and later expanded to include Girl & Dug Farm, which has locations in San Marcos and in Portland, Oregon. Lucky Growers and Girl & Dug provide produce to restaurants and Korean retail markets nationwide. The department’s Wage and Hour Division discovered during a housing safety inspection that Lucky Growers was providing unsanitary housing to 30 agricultural workers and illegally charging them rent, according to a release. This housing included “structural damage, mold, insect and rodent infestation, rooms with makeshift or missing doors and propane tanks, and spaces with missing lighting,” and lacked fire extinguishers, functional smoke detectors, and first aid kits. Lucky Growers also failed to provide workers with the required information related to job and housing conditions before employment, according to the department. “Farmworkers provide essential labor that helps feed millions of Americans, and they have rights that are federally protected,” said Wage and Hour Division Assistant District Director Emily Eckstein in San Diego. “Lucky Growers failed to meet its legal requirements for employing agricultural workers. The Wage and Hour Division remains committed to protecting farmworkers and holding accountable employers who violate the law.” The farm was ordered to pay $171,400 in back wages to reimburse laborers for their rent payments, and $76,274 in civil penalties for violations of the Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection Act. Lucky Growers did not immediately respond to comment requests.
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O’side backs ban on new oil leases Bill would block drilling off coast By Samantha Nelson
OCEANSIDE — At the final meeting of the year, the Oceanside City Council unanimously supported a proposed federal law that would ban new offshore oil leasing or drilling operations along the Southern California coast. The Dec. 17 decision backs the Southern California Coast and Ocean Protection Act, legislation reintroduced earlier this year by Rep. Mike Levin (D-San Juan Capistrano), which would prevent new leasing for the exploration, development or production of oil or natural gas along the Southern California coast from San Diego to the northern border of San Luis Obispo County. Twenty-two other Democratic members of Congress have co-sponsored the bill, most of whom are from California, along with one from Virginia and one from Florida. City Manager Jonathan
AN OFFSHORE oil platform off the California coast. The city of Oceanside has backed proposed federal legislation that would ban new offshore drilling leases off the West Coast. Courtesy photo
Borrego reminded the City Council that its current legislative platform, adopted in 2020, includes language opposing offshore oil leasing or drilling along the Southern California coast. “Staff understands the proposed legislation to be consistent with the city’s legislative platform and therefore recom-
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mends endorsement,” Borrego said. Other local municipalities have also supported the bill. On Dec. 10, the San Diego County Board of Supervisors approved a resolution stating the board “opposes any new or expanded offshore oil and gas drilling, and deep seabed mining, and urges federal
and state decision-makers to permanently prohibit offshore drilling and deep seabed mining in all U.S. waters, including the Pacific Ocean off California.” The board also called for Chief Administrative Officer Ebony Shelton to express supTURN TO DRILLING ON 6
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Woodland Park students face temporary relocation Modernization impacts incoming sixth-grade class By Leo Place
SAN MARCOS — An ongoing $105 million modernization project at Woodland Park Middle School will require the temporary relocation of incoming sixth graders in the upcoming school year, the San Marcos Unified School District announced to families this month. Woodland Park Middle School has been identified as the district’s highest-need school site, with a campus built back in 1975 that saw partial upgrades to its administration and library facilities in 2014. The planned project will reconfigure the school site to a more streamlined layout, renovate buildings, and replace portable structures with permanent buildings. It is the largest project funded by the school bond Measure JJ, passed by voters in 2024, along with other funding sources. Currently, the Woodland Park campus — originally an elementary school — has no centralized gathering area, and large buildings split students across different areas. “This reconfiguration of the layout of campus is going to be probably the biggest improvement that is very noticeable for all those students, as well as multiple brand-new buildings and then reconfiguration and modernization of some of the existing buildings as well,” Assistant Superintendent of Business Services Erin Garcia told the district board on Dec. 11.
THE FIRST phase of the Woodland Park Middle School modernization project includes replacing some portable classrooms with a permanent building. Photo by Leo Place
WOODLAND PARK Middle School students leave class at the end of the day on Dec. 18 in San Marcos. The incoming sixth-grade class will be relocated to San Marcos Middle School for the 2026-27 school year while the campus is modernized. Photo by Leo Place
Work on the project began this fall, with the removal of portable buildings and the construction of a new one-level classroom building. The 2026-27 school year will feature the bulk of the on-campus work, including demolition of additional portables and construction of additional classroom buildings. The level of work will leave insufficient space for all three grade levels at Woodland Park. The district will bring 16 portable classrooms that can house two grade levels, but adding another 12 portables to accommodate the remaining students would require additional utilities and pose ADA challenges, extending the project timeline by up to 2 years. After analyzing multiple options to address this issue, district and school officials decided that the least disruptive solution would
be for the incoming sixthgrade Bulldogs to start their middle school journey at nearby San Marcos Middle School, approximately three miles away, and then return to Woodland Park in the 2027-28 school year. “It’s going to be a satellite Woodland Park at San Marcos Middle … the same exact courses that they would have been offered at Woodland Park, they’re going to be able to opt into over at San Marcus Middle. They will remain in classroom cohorts with only Woodland Park students and Woodland Park teachers,” Garcia said. The addition of approximately 400 students from Woodland Park would bring the total population at San Marcos Middle to around 1,300, which is still below its 1,500-plus capacity, Garcia said. Woodland Park sixth graders will also have access to the same athletics and af-
ter-school activities as they would at the original campus, staff said. Woodland Park sixth graders will also have access to the same athletics and after-school activities as they would at the original campus, staff said. They will also have access to the new dual language program, which was expanded to Woodland Park last year. The district also considered keeping incoming Woodland Park students at their elementary schools for another year, but this was infeasible because some of the schools are already at capacity. The change has raised concerns among parents, including those expecting two Woodland Park students who may now need to drop them off at different locations. Trustee Lena Lauer Meum said she has four kids who will be on four different
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t Interfaith Community Services, we see the daily hardships many North County families are up against, and we meet them with compassion, understanding and a commitment to helping them move forward. Last month, at a series of food distributions held during delays to CalFresh benefits, those realities were impossible to ig-
partnership with the Prebys Foundation, San Diego Foundation and the Price family — the fund provides direct, immediate support to residents most impacted by recent policy shifts, including many of our immigrant and low-income neighbors. The campaign runs through the end of the year, and every dollar given up to $1 million will be doubled. Some of the people we
When we set aside political or religious differences and instead draw strength from our diversity, our entire community benefits, and we build a region where more people can secure the most fundamental of needs: a place to call home. Supporting initiatives like the People for People Fund strengthens that work by helping families move from crisis to stability. This holiday season, I’m deeply
Some of the people we serve skip meals so their children can eat. Others delay essential medical care to stay current on their rent. From childcare to utility bills, transportation, and food, the list of needs is almost never-ending, and the stakes have rarely been higher. nore. Across Escondido, Carlsbad, and Oceanside, families waited in long lines of cars, fearful this might be their only chance to secure groceries for the week. The uncertainty of a prolonged federal government shutdown and confusion over when CalFresh benefits would resume only deepened their worries. These moments offer a glimpse into what far too many San Diegans are experiencing as they navigate wavering federal support, rising living costs, and economic pressures that have pushed people to the brink. When social services are cut or delayed, the need for community giving surges, and organizations like Interfaith become lifelines for thousands. That is why this is a pivotal moment for our community to rally behind the People for People Fund, a local safety-net program we launched to support North County families and individuals. Backed by a generous $1 million match from Price Philanthropies — part of their United for San Diego
serve skip meals so their children can eat. Others delay essential medical care to stay current on their rent. From childcare to utility bills, transportation, and food, the list of needs is almost never-ending, and the stakes have rarely been higher. For families already navigating life without stable housing, delays and cuts to social services make an already steep climb nearly impossible. The People for People Fund helps fight back immediately against the cascading policy decisions. So far, $633,205.86 has been donated, but we have a long way to go if we are to continue standing alongside our neighbors through this hardship. While the match campaign concludes on Dec. 31, the fund will continue to support essential services and resources to our community well beyond the match. Interfaith served more than 23,000 unique individuals last year, including ending homelessness for 1,401 San Diegans and preventing it for another 1,671.
grateful for how San Diegans have stepped up amid some of the most volatile economic conditions our country has faced in years. Take Maribel Caudillo, for example. A single mother working tirelessly to support her two children — one recovering from significant trauma — Maribel lost income after needing time away from work. Soon, she fell behind on payments, and her family’s utilities were shut off. Thanks to the People for People Fund, Interfaith restored essential utilities, easing the financial burden and allowing her to focus on her work and her daughter’s healing with renewed stability and hope. One of my favorite quotes comes from Dr. Steve Maraboli, an author, speaker and behavioral science academic: “A kind gesture can reach a wound that only compassion can heal.” Your generosity is that gesture. And it’s the reason hope continues to take root, one family at a time. Greg Anglea is the CEO of Interfaith Community Services.
t’s no wonder President Trump last summer laughed off entrepreneur Elon Musk’s attempt to start a new third political party as revenge for Trump persisting in pushing his “big, beautiful bill,” which promises to increase the national debt by at least $3 trillion. Since the Progressive (Bull Moose) party was founded by ex-President Theodore Roosevelt in 1912 after William Howard Taft snatched that year’s Republican presidential nomination from him, six other “third” parties have started up, none enjoying much success. There were the Dixiecrats in 1948, founded by South Carolina Sen. Strom Thurmond, managing to carry four states and 39 electoral votes before disappearing. The American Independence Party of George Wallace did a little better in 1968, carrying five states and 46 electoral votes before disbanding nationally, even though a California affiliate remains as a minor party. Businessman Ross Perot’s Reform Party won 19% of the popular vote in 1992, but took no electoral votes and gradually died out over the next few years. The Green, Constitution and Forward parties have since done little better. But Musk polled on his X (formerly Twitter) social media service and among 5.6 million supposed voters, reported there was 80.4% support for a new party. Yet, political parties founded on revenge generally don’t do well, as the Bull Moose, Thurmond and Wallace efforts demonstrate. Make no mistake, Musk’s putative America Party bid (he’s still allegedly considering it) is based on revenge. Not only for his lost best-buddy status with Trump, but also because Trump’s bill eliminated virtually all federal tax credits for buyers of new and used electric vehicles. Without those subsidies, no one knows how low sales of EVs like Musk’s Teslas might eventually drop. Musk was very open about his threat to start a new party if Trump’s signature bill passed. “If this insane spending bill passes, the American Party will be formed the next day,” the California entrepreneur fulminated. Didn’t happen. Despite its name, Musk didn’t envision a sweeping national party to begin with. Rather, he said it would focus at first on two or three Senate seats and eight to 10 congressional districts, out of the 35 that Democrats now say they will concentrate on
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next year. The idea would be to create a new force in Congress that could control the balance of power there for at least two years. If Musk really plans to spend a substantial part of his billions of dollars on this political project, he might as well just light a match to the money, for all the headway it’s likely to make. Even Perot’s Reform Party, with its almost 20% share of national votes, never came close to electing a senator or representative. Musk argues the U.S. government has become a “uniparty” controlled by Democrats and Republicans he says are complicit in unfettered spending and virtually unlimited, constantly rising debt ceilings.’ So far, the Musk effort looks rather inept. Experts say many early America Party filings submitted to the Federal Elections Commission appeared inauthentic, and Musk even admitted one filing in New York was fake. Nor has Musk set a budget, although some analysts say the effort he outlined could cost $1 billion and take about 10 years to organize effectively. That would be about four times what Musk spent in his well-documented and successful 2024 effort to target swing states which figured to have narrow election outcomes in order to assure Trump’s election. But funding the America Party would be very different from kicking hundreds of millions into a Trump campaign, as Musk did last year. His effort won Trump’s gratitude and a license for Musk to make job cuts throughout the federal government while gaining access to previously confidential information. But then Musk began to differ with Trump on a few issues, and their friendship cooled, as Musk’s loyalty to Trump was no longer absolute. Meanwhile, Musk has no formal party structure, no platform and no realistic candidates for any of the yet-unnamed seats he covets. All of which means it is rapidly becoming too late for Musk’s latest effort to accomplish much, no matter how much he might invest in it. Email Thomas Elias at tdelias@aol.com.
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Staff rebukes Palomar board By Leo Place
SDUHSD TRUSTEE Michael Allman called the recent livestream incident at Canyon Crest Academy a “failure systemically on multiple levels. Courtesy photo
SDUHSD reins in foundations Board OKs new rules, limits facility rentals By Leo Place
ENCINITAS — The San Dieguito Union High School District has adopted a memorandum of understanding setting new operating regulations for its four high school foundations, including significant changes to management of facility rentals following a recent "inappropriate" livestream filmed in a school gym. Adoption of an MOU was one of several recommendations outlined in an August audit report related to the school foundations earlier this year, with the goal of improving transparency and oversight for the foundations at Canyon Crest Academy, San Dieguito Academy, Torrey Pines High School and La Costa Canyon High School. This process began after two now-graduated CCA students released a report outlining significant concerns related to the financial practices of their school foundation. The SDUHSD board of trustees first reviewed a draft MOU in November, with plans for it to take effect for all foundations in July. However, after the CCA school gym was rented out for a livestream featuring not-safe-for-school content earlier this month, the timeline was bumped up. On Dec. 11, the board approved, by a 4-0 vote, the MOU terms for the CCA Foundation, effective Feb. 1, while maintaining the original July 1 timeline for the other three foundations. Board President Jodie Williams was absent for part of the discussion and abstained from voting. “Recent events have highlighted the necessity of returning this responsibility for reviewing, approving, and managing all facility use agreements — specifically those not directly related to school activities — to the district itself,” said Superintendent Anne Staffieri. “This never should have happened, and
we must move with urgency and purpose to make sure that it never happens again.” Since around 2016, the high school foundations have coordinated the rental of district facilities and collected the fees to generate revenue. The MOU returns this responsibility to the district and requires foundations to pay a nonprofit facility-use fee to rent facilities, unless the use is for a school-affiliated camp or clinic. The board considered moving the MOU start date to February for all four foundations, including changes to facility rentals. However, leaders of the Torrey Pines, San Dieguito Academy, and La Costa Canyon foundations said this could have detrimental financial impacts. TPHS Foundation Director Joe Austin said the foundation has booked facility rentals totaling around $120,000 in revenue, of which less than half has been collected. If the changes take effect in February, the foundation would have to make “tough decisions” about which programs to fund, he said. “I don't believe that accelerating this MOU with regard to my foundation is going to improve the situation. In fact, it's going to have an almost immediate detrimental impact on the students we serve,” Austin said. He also raised concerns about the impact on relationships with community partners that regularly rent school facilities, such as sports leagues and churches, and on the foundations’ ability to continue collecting revenue. Trustees said they understand that the foundations will still be able to collect revenue for school camps and clinics without incurring additional fees. However, they agreed to hold additional discussions with foundation leaders to understand their concerns and align everyone. Many of these same concerns were raised in 2023, when the district considered a draft agreement to regain control of facility rentals from the TURN TO FOUNDATIONS ON 27
SAN MARCOS — Palomar College faculty and classified staff issued resolutions of no confidence targeting members of the college board of trustees last week, demanding better leadership and a renewed focus on student needs amid the continued fallout from controversial decisions by the board. On Dec. 16, around 100 members of Palomar College CCE/AFT Local 4522, which represents classified staff, and supporters rallied at a board of trustees meeting both inside and outside of the boardroom. Members demanded that trustees address harm caused by recent decisions, meet the union’s bargaining demands, and respect the voices of the campus community. Classified staff are seeking a full cost-of-living (COLA) adjustment, a pay increase that they say the college is legally required to provide under their contract, as well as for the college to fill vacant positions, among other demands. The board has faced heavy criticism after a three-person majority — comprising trustees Yvette Acosta, Jacqueline Kaiser, and Holly Hamilton-Bleakley — voted in mid-October to repeal a board policy focused on anti-racism, known as BP 3000, despite community pushback. The 2021 policy was adopted with staff and student input in the months following the murder of George Floyd, during a time of national reckoning for many educational institutions regarding concerns of systemic racism. It outlines several commitments by the college to create a safe and equitable campus for students, staff and faculty of all backgrounds and to combat White supremacy. However, the majority of the board argued that the policy could put the college in legal jeopardy. Since the beginning of the year, the Trump administration has put pressure on educational institutions to end diversity, equity and inclusion programs and “race-based” policies. “By deleting BP 3000, this board did not say, ‘Racism is allowed.’ But you did say, ‘We no longer believe it requires an explicit institutional stance,’ and that distinction matters to the people who are most affected,” said Alyssa Vafaei, a counselor in Palomar’s Disability Resource Center. Earlier this year, the same three trustees also voted to end the recitation of the land acknowledgment at board meetings, prompting questions about the board’s campus priorities. Some faculty and staff claim the board’s divisive policies led to the departure of President/Superintendent Star Rivera-Lacey in November. Rivera-Lacey, who joined the college in 2021 and left for a position in Riverside, was known for championing initiatives that helped define Palomar’s rep-
PALOMAR COLLEGE campus in San Marcos. Last week, faculty and classified staff issued no-confidence resolutions against several members of the college’s board of trustees, citing concerns about leadership decisions and campus climate. Photo by Leo Place
utation as a leader in equity, diversity and accessibility. However, Rivera-Lacey also faced some criticism from staff and students for being “silent” about the repealing of BP 3000. Representatives of both the Palomar College CCE/AFT Local 4522 and the Palomar Faculty Federation presented resolutions of no confidence in board members Kaiser and Acosta. PFF also included Hamilton-Bleakley in their no-confidence determination. “It’s our last board meeting of 2025, and it pains me to think that members of this board will go home
add a little context to that, I would just make the statement that Trustee Kaiser’s family has more than once been the victim of criminal illegal activity at a great physical cost and financial cost to her family. So, there’s always two sides to every story. Sometimes it pays to take the extra step and to really hear other competing viewpoints as well,” Kaiser said.
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Several students, community members, and trustees Robert Rodriguez and Judy Patacsil — who voted against repealing BP 3000 — have said that repealing
It pains me to think that members of this board will go home and genuinely be proud of the work they’ve done this year. If your goal was damage, then yes, you’ve been remarkably effective.” Jena Kruhmin Vice President, Palomar College CCE/AFT Local 4522
and genuinely be proud of the work they’ve done this year,” Palomar CCE Vice President Jena Kruhmin told the board. “Literally being so difficult to work with that our highly-skilled and highly-respected president decided it wasn’t worth it to stay here … If your goal was damage, then yes, you’ve been remarkably effective.” The no-confidence resolutions also cited concerns that Kaiser appeared to support recent Immigration and Customs Enforcement activity in comments on social media, as reported in an op-ed by the student publication The Telescope. Some called the comments offensive and tonedeaf, noting that over half of Palomar’s student body identifies as Latino or Hispanic and that many are living in fear. Kaiser previously addressed the comments and the Telescope piece on Nov. 5, noting that they lacked context. “I guess if I were to
the policy without community input has left many people on campus feeling unsupported and unsafe. When repealing the resolution in October, trustee Acosta claimed that no other college in California has a board policy regarding anti-racism. However, last week, PFF President Lawrence Hamilton pointed out that this was untrue. Hamilton read an example anti-racism board policy from Pasadena City College and a policy from MiraCosta College that commits to a racially just campus climate. He said it appears the trustees did not conduct their own research before claiming that no other colleges had a similar policy. “Students, faculty, staff, and others in our community believe that they deserve an explanation for the inaccurate information you shared with us, and this is your chance to correct the record,” Hamilton said. Acosta said she did not
intend to share inaccurate information and was relying on what she knew at the time. Hamilton-Bleakley said the board “did not mean to imply that there were no policies relating to anti-racism throughout any of the other board policies in the state.” The board also shared a statement from Palomar’s legal counsel, stating that the board relies on policies prepared and adopted by the Community College League of California, and that BP 3000 was not based on any policies recommended by the league. Rodriguez said that while this is true, BP 3000 was not based on CCLC policy; it was not among the reasons cited for repealing the policy in October. “That statement feels like an after-the-fact statement and not the real impetus for the actions of the board,” Rodriguez said. Student trustee Ariel Fridman, who also shared concerns about rescinding BP 3000, thanked Hamilton for bringing forward these examples of other policies. “Thank you for coming out and speaking on this. It’s great to see the other alternatives that could have been, and knowing that there were other colleges that had this,” Friedman said. At the time of repealing the policy, the board agreed to form a subcommittee to explore alternative options to address the concerns that prompted the policy. Patacsil said since then, she and Hamilton-Bleakley — who was appointed board president at the meeting — have met several times and had productive discussions with college leaders about developing a resolution that captures the spirit of BP 3000. “One of the things I asked is that we consider more than a resolution, but we’re going to start with a resolution … right now, a resolution is what was more palatable,” said Patacsil. “The discussions were enlightening, and informative, and one of the things I said was that I didn’t want this to be performative. I wantTURN TO PALOMAR ON 27
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Brooks Theater overhaul begins Phase 1 slated for completion in three months By Samantha Nelson
OCEANSIDE — Theater staff and local officials smashed through a wall at the historic Sunshine Brooks Theater this week to kick off a three-month renovation marking the first phase of a major revitalization project. Theater patrons, staff, local leaders and other guests attended the wall-breaking ceremony on Dec. 16 in Studio 219, located directly next to the theater’s main lobby at 217 and 219 N. Coast Highway in downtown Oceanside. Currently separated by a wall, the studio and main lobby will be directly connected upon project completion. Connecting the studio to the lobby will not only expand access for patrons but also improve safety for the theater’s youth performers, who currently must be escorted out onto the Coast Highway sidewalk and back into the main theater. Renovations will also include expanding the lobby, creating a new concession area, and adding six new single-stall, all-gender restrooms — something the theater has needed for some time. “If you’ve ever been to a show here, the lines at intermission are just outrageous,” said Ann Worth, co-owner of Object Projects, the architecture firm behind the renovations. “I’ve seen people cross the street to go to the library to use the restrooms.” The renovations will also raise the studio’s current 9-foot ceiling to 13 feet, providing greater lighting flexibility in the space,
A MODEL illustrates the planned look of the historic Sunshine Brooks Theater after a $2.2 million revitalization project at the near-century old theater. Photo by Samantha Nelson
which is used as a rehearsal space for performers. The project will also add new locker space for performers and staff in the studio. Renovations will also remove the drywall covering the studio’s glass block windows at the top of its Coast Highway frontage, further opening up the space. The first phase costs approximately $885,000 and is expected to be completed in March, giving the theater about a 12-week window to finish construction while continuing its regular programming. The second phase, to be completed at a later date, will cover renovations to the theater space itself, including replacing the HVAC system, floor, carpeting and seating to accommodate up to 200 people, as well as upgrading sound and lighting equipment. Both phases together are expected to cost approximately $2.2 million. According to Leann Garms, vice president of the Oceanside Theatre Company board of directors,
funding for the project came from both public and private donations, including an initial $75,000 grant from the county secured by Supervisor Jim Desmond and $500,000 from the city’s infrastructure reserves. The City Council unanimously approved the funding for the city-owned theater earlier this year. In 2021, the City Council approved a 20-year lease allowing Oceanside Theatre Company to operate the theater and provide its cultural arts programming. Garms said the theater has been shovel-ready for about a year, with support from the city, county, and private sources. “It took a lot of people to help us get here,” she said. “I believe that most of the people in this room had something to do with where we are today. We had a clear vision, early investment and strong community support that was able to help launch this campaign, accelerate and phase this project so that we can have it completed to coincide with the 90th anniversary of the Brooks Theater.” The theater was built in 1936 as one of the city’s first large projects following the Great Depression. Originally named the Rancho Santa Margarita Theatre, its name was quickly shortened to the Margo until 1948, when
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it was renamed the Towne Theater and operated as one of three downtown movie houses until the 1970s. The city acquired the theater in 1993 from Hattie Hazel “Sunshine” Brooks, from whom the current name originates. The theater underwent a revitalization a few years later. The Oceanside Theatre Company began managing the theater in 2011 and has overseen its operations since, undergoing its own rebranding and organizational changes in the process. The theatre company has expanded and improved its programming in recent years, earning three Craig Noel Awards nominations, San Diego County’s highest theater honor, recognizing excellence in professional theater. “Now that our programming has leveled up, we want to level up the building,” Garms said. Mayor Esther Sanchez complimented the theatre company’s work over the past few years. “I never thought I would see the theater here so busy and having so much activity going on,” Sanchez said. “It’s energized — you’ve really brought a lot to the table.”
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THE CARLSBAD Planning Commission approved adding four fuel pumps to the Costco gas station, above, off Palomar Aiport Road. File photo
Costco to add more gas pumps CARLSBAD — The Costco Wholesale in Carlsbad received approval to expand its gas business by adding four pumps and eight fueling positions. The membership-based retailer plans to expand its canopy by 3,719 square feet, relocate a retaining wall and add an underground storage tank. The Carlsbad Planning Commission unanimously approved the plans at a meeting on Dec. 17. The business opened as Price Club in October 1992 on the 14.8-acre site before changing its name to Costco Wholesale in 1993, according to city records. The location first received approval for a member fueling station in October 1997, records show. Those initial plans called for three pump islands and six dispensers near the property's northeast entrance, off Palomar Airport Road. The gas operation has since expanded, with Costco currently operating 11 pumps and 22 fueling positions under a 5,874-square-foot canopy. Riley Johnson, a project planner at Barghausen Consulting Engineers, which drafted the plans, said Costco expects the project to address a common issue. “The intent of this project — with these four new
dispensers and expanded canopy — is to improve the queuing wait times for fueling vehicles and to provide a more efficient flow of vehicles through the facility for Costco members,” Johnson said. Johnson added that customers are often discouraged from refueling during peak hours when lines are too long. Mike Strong, assistant director of community development for the city, said peak hours typically occur during the week before or after the workday and on weekends around midday. At the 95th-percentile peak, 49 cars can be in the queue, according to city records. Johnson said the new configuration is designed to snake the queue through the property, reducing the likelihood of traffic impacts on Palomar Airport Road. The city estimates that the new pumps will add 110 daily trips to Palomar Airport Road, including 11 per hour during peak periods. A Costco in Santee expanded from 16 to 32 fueling positions, while one in Sunnyvale expanded from 20 to 30. An analysis found that those expansions resulted in 103% and 40% increases in weekday daily trips, and 150% and 55% increases on weekends, according to city records.
Florida for the first time in decades. The U.S. Department of the Interior described the move as an effort to address the nation’s “growing energy needs” and “boost United States energy independence and sustain domestic oil and gas production.” The directive calls for the potential lease of 34 offshore drilling sites between 2026 and 2031, with 21 off the coast of Alaska, seven in the Gulf of Mexico and six along the Pacific Coast. Salome Tash, district director for Levin’s office, said many cities in Southern California, as well as leaders across the aisle, are opposed to new offshore drilling. “Offshore drilling puts our communities at direct risk of toxic spills that threaten our public health and our marine life,
destroy habitat, and jeopardizes an economy that generates tens of billions of dollars each year,” Tash said. “Coastal communities do not want this, Democrats do not want this, Republicans do not want this.” Supervisor Jim Desmond, a Republican who represents North County, including Oceanside, also remained opposed to offshore drilling. Oceanside Deputy Mayor Eric Joyce said the city needed to stand up to the federal government by voicing its opposition to actions such as Trump’s offshore drilling proposal. “Our city does not want this unequivocally,” he said. “The risks far outweigh the potential benefits in the short term. The risk of long-term damage to our ecosystems and the way of life that we all know and love is far too great.”
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Encinitas Fire gets pay raise City approves wage increase in 4-year deal By Cameron Adams
ESCONDIDO FIRE Department has added an ambulance to its fleet to help cover overlapping service calls. Courtesy photo
Escondido adds sixth ambulance By Samantha Nelson
ESCONDIDO — The Escondido City Council has agreed to the city fire department’s request to deploy a sixth ambulance beginning next spring. The council voted 4-0 on Dec. 10 to approve the purchase and staffing of an additional ambulance, with Mayor Dane White absent. The decision follows a Standards of Cover study completed in June by consultant AP Triton, which found the city needs an additional ambulance to more effectively handle overlapping calls for service, improve response times and meet growing demand for emergency services. Currently, the city operates five ambulances across its seven fire stations, providing coverage for more than 148,000 residents, along with visitors, employees, and travelers using Interstate 15 and state Route 78. The ambulances are housed at fire stations 1, 2, 3, 5 and 7 and are staffed 24 hours a day with one firefighter/paramedic and one emergency medical technician. The last time the city added an ambulance to the fire department’s fleet was in 2015. Since then, call volume has increased from approximately 11,000 to nearly 15,000 in 2025. Demand is expected to continue rising, with a projected 40% increase by 2034. Three of Escondido’s ambulances have the highest unit-hour utilization in the region, a measure that accounts for the time emergency resources are assigned to incidents and unavailable to respond to other calls. Those units operate out of fire stations 1, 2, and 7, all located in the city’s urban core. According to Deputy Fire Chief Tyler Batson, under current demand, there are at least 23 hours per month when none of the city’s ambulances are available. “In the first five months of 2025, data has shown that all five ambulances were simultaneously assigned to an incident an average of 142 times per month, further revealing a high level of saturation,” Batson said. “This results in longer response times, delayed hospital transport times, higher risk to patient outcomes, and lost EMS system cost recovery.” While the city receives
mutual aid from nearby jurisdictions through the North County Dispatch Joint Powers Authority, officials said relying on that approach is unsustainable. The city stands to lose approximately $1 million annually due to neighboring cities transporting patients to Escondido, which occurs an average of 3 times per day, or 88 times per month. “Mutual aid agreements are meant to supplement, not substitute core services,” Batson said. The fire department also explored alternatives, including peak-hour staffing of a part-time unit, which would not meet current demand, and delaying implementation, which would further degrade emergency service levels. The new ambulance will cost $603,000 to purchase, with an expected annual operating cost of $1.48 million to employ three firefighters/ paramedics and three emergency medical technicians, and to cover expenses including equipment, supplies, training, and repairs. Officials said the ambulance would recover approximately $1 million of those costs annually through transport revenue. The purchase and operating costs will be funded through Measure I, the city’s voter-approved one-cent sales tax. The fire department aims to have the sixth ambulance in service by April. Staff noted it takes approximately six months to hire and train new personnel. Councilmember Christian Garcia said using Measure I funds for the ambulance aligns with the sales tax’s purpose of supporting public safety and city services. Councilmember Judy Fitzgerald agreed. “It’s going to cost the city money, but what price value do you put on one life?” she asked. Initially, the sixth ambulance will be housed and deployed from Fire Station 1 at 310 N. Quince Street, which is closest to the city’s highest concentration of emergency medical incidents. The station already houses one ambulance and was built to accommodate a second. Fitzgerald encouraged the city to move forward with plans for the eighth fire station, which she said would further reduce response times.
ENCINITAS — The city of Encinitas has reached a four-year agreement establishing wages and benefits with the local firefighters' union. The Encinitas City Council unanimously voted to approve a memorandum of understanding with the Encinitas Firefighter's Association that will run from Jan. 1, 2026, to Dec. 31, 2029. The agreement includes a 5% increase in base pay in 2026, followed by 4.5% in 2027 and 4% in each of the remaining years of the deal, according to city documents. The city estimates the changes in base costs will total an additional $3 million over the life of the contract. The contract follows previous reporting by The Coast News that the Encinitas Fire Department plans to withdraw from a cooperative fire management services agreement with the departments in Solana Beach and Del Mar to establish itself as an independent fire agency. Judy von Kalinowski, the city’s human resources director, said negotiations with the Encinitas fire union “couldn’t have been more of a pleasure” and that the length of the agreement provides stability for both firefighters and the community. Donald Butz, a captain with the Encinitas Fire Department and a member of the EFFA, echoed von Ka-
AN ENCINITAS firefighter responds to a call for service. The city is moving forward with a new four-year agreement with the Encinitas Firefighter’s Association that includes a 5% increase in base pay starting in 2026. File photo/Jordan P. Ingram
linowski’s message. “This contract reflects not only a commitment to our firefighters, but also a shared investment in the long-term strength and stability of public safety in our city,” Butz said during public comment. Councilmember Marco San Antonio congratulated the EFFA, joking that they “drive a hard bargain.” “The service you guys provide is top-notch,” San Antonio said to the firefighters in the room. Councilmember Joy Lyndes said the Encinitas Fire Department provides “a wonderful example of a high-quality team that really serves our community well and improves our safety and quality of life.” Councilmember Luke Shaffer said the most important things a city provides are safety, security, infrastructure, mobility, and
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circulation, with community building built on that foundation. Shaffer said the contract reflected a commitment to providing a safe place for residents. “A community is not built on stuff,” he said. “It’s built on people and so if we’re going to put our money where our mouth is — and we’ve done that this whole year — I think this is the first real change to be making … I’m so proud for the group up here to be able to get there.” Mayor Bruce Ehlers built on Shaffer’s comments, saying the City Council was investing in what it said it would. “I ran on a platform — and we ran on a platform — of basic infrastructure: safety and pavement and roads,” Ehlers said. “And there’s nothing more basic to a city than police and fire — pub-
lic safety.” Before this year, the fire departments in Encinitas, Solana Beach, and Del Mar had been in a cooperative management agreement since 2009, a model that consolidates executive fire management and establishes cost sharing among the three jurisdictions. Initially, the agreement was intended to enhance regional coordination and cost efficiency, with the goal of eventually establishing a Joint Powers Authority, which didn’t materialize. “I think we’ve all seen over the last 15 years since the start of this cooperative management agreement that Encinitas is a different place,” Encinitas Fire Capt. Josh Gordon said in June. “We’re looking to really focus our efforts into Encinitas, to be able to protect the citizens here with 100% of our focus.”
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Ex-Lancer TE Marshall finding role at Michigan
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or Michigan tight end and Carlsbad alum Zack Marshall, college football has left a close friendship on hold. “If it wasn’t for Ohio State and Michigan, we’d probably still be besties,” Marshall said of his former Lancer teammate, Ohio State quarterback Julian Sayin, who finished fourth in this month’s Heisman Trophy voting. “That’s just how it works. This place changes you.” There were no “remember whens” or pregame hugs during this season’s installment of the rivalry — often called “The Game.” On Nov. 29, both Marshall, a junior, and Sayin saw significant on-field action for the first time as opposing players, as the Buckeyes defeated Michigan 27-9, with Sayin throwing three touchdowns. “He outdid us a little bit,” Marshall told The Coast News. “The only times I saw him were when I was on the
ZACK MARSHALL had five catches for 72 yards and a touchdown vs. Washington this season. Courtesy photo/UM Athletics
sideline, and the only times he saw me were when he was on the sideline. There’s obviously mutual respect— both of us coming from Carlsbad. I used to throw it with that kid, but that’s just the nature of the rivalry. It’s hard to look past the value you put on the team, even
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when it’s someone you’re close with. That’s just the way it is.” To Marshall, though, being a Wolverine or a Buckeye isn’t a lifelong sentence — they’ll pick up where they left off someday. “We’re both proud to be from San Diego; both proud
to be from Carlsbad,” Marshall said. “But at the end of the day, I’m Michigan, he’s Ohio State. Maybe in a year or two, we’ll both get drafted and rekindle our friendship. Not that it’s ever gone away — it’s just not the cards right now. Right now, we’re rivals.” Marshall, six-foot-four and nearly 250 pounds, has 15 catches for 195 yards and a touchdown this season — all firsts in his college career. “I’m happy, but not satisfied,” Marshall said. “Getting your feet wet and realizing you can play at this level — that builds confidence. Until you do it, there’s always that tiny bit of doubt, a little nervousness. It’s good to be nervous, but this year I learned to go from nervous to fully embracing the moment. Going into next year, I want to take that next step, keep improving, and achieve my next goals.” His biggest game came Oct. 18 against Washington, when he hauled in five receptions for 72 yards and a score.
“Scoring is amazing,” Marshall said. “Tom Brady answers which ring is his favorite? Saying the next one. So I’ll tell you, when I get another touchdown, that touchdown is going to be my favorite one.” Marshall spent his senior year at Carlsbad after transferring from Santa Fe Christian. As a Lancer, he caught 23 passes for five touchdowns on a 2023 team that finished 10-2 and fell to Cathedral Catholic in the Open Division championship game. “[Carlsbad head] coach [Thadd] Mac[Neal] — his entire mindset toward football is the biggest thing I’ve taken with me,” Marshall said. “Just showing up, grinding, being the first one out, being the last one to leave — that’s truly the mentality of a person who’s going to go far. That’s something both Julian and I took. “Even though I was only at Carlsbad for a year, Coach Mac and I have an amazing relationship. I still call him all the time. I real-
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Lincoln and Farr Elementary Schools in Escondido for the fourth consecutive year. Santa Claus joined the high school students during their visit to the elementary schools, where they gave the gifts to the younger students and watched them play with their new toys.
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The following students made the dean’s list at their respective schools: Jadon Bowen of Oceanside at Chadron State College in Nebraska; Ricky Johnson of Oceanside at Olivet Nazarene University in Illinois; Laura Enfinger of Encinitas and Anthony Lloyd of Oceanside at California State University, Stanislaus; and Lillian Evans, Nathan Paterson, Katelyn Hnatek and Jett Foreman of Carlsbad, Kailer Brown, Jacob Santorelli, Sadie Holsten, Hazel Roy and Ella Greupner of Encinitas, Cristi-
ized how right [the coaching staff] were. After the game against Washington, I looked back and they were right all along.” Marshall sat out his first four games as a Lancer due to transfer rules, joking, “I’ll never forgive CIF for that.” His first game on the field — against Liberty out of Bakersfield — remains vivid, both for the touchdown he caught and, more memorably, the touchdown he threw on a gadget play to Justin Johnson, now a defensive back at Fordham. “I remember the exact play call,” Marshall said. “It was a motion from left to right. I popped out behind Julian; he throws me the ball. Boom. I just turned to my right and I see Justin going up close to the back of the end zone. If you watch the play, man, I put that thing on a rope right into the back of the end zone.” Marshall will be looking for that next touchdown when No. 18 Michigan (9-3) faces No. 13 Texas (9-3) in the Citrus Bowl on Dec. 31.
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Carlsbad-based Army and Navy Academy has recognized Cadet Cohen Lu, whose research paper on artificial intelligence was accepted and presented at the NeurIPS 2025 Workshop on SPACE in Vision, Language, Embodied AI (SpaVLE) on Dec. 7 at the San Diego Convention Center. FOOD BANK
The Community Service Club at The Grauer School, based in Encinitas, collected 186 pounds of food for The Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank, which will provide approximately 155 meals. With its North County location, the food bank provides emergency food to 400,000 children and fami-
lies, active-duty military and fixed-income seniors living in poverty every month. FEMININE PRODUCTS
The Grauer School’s Girls Rising Club partnered with PATH Connections to host the club’s second Feminine Products Drive to collect a variety of pads and tampons. According to the club, an estimated 25% of US teens struggle with affording and securing feminine products for themselves. PATH offers services for those experiencing homelessness, including outreach, housing navigation, interim housing, rapid rehousing and permanent supportive housing. WOODEN TOYS
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Oceanside Pop Warner wins two Super Bowl titles in postseason romp By Noah Perkins
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Oceanside youth football didn’t just win the Pop Warner Super Bowl — it dominated. The 14U Oceanside Warriors — which outscored opponents 106-0 over three playoff games — defeated the Saint James Royals (NJ), 30-0, while the 13U Oceanside Smack City squad ran the table with two shutouts of its own, edging the Westchase Colts (FL) 6-0 in the final. A third Oceanside team, the 11U Running Pirates, punched its ticket to this year’s Super Bowl game but fell 20-14 to the Greater LaPorte Slicers of Indiana. The national championships are the first for Oceanside Pop Warner since 2002.
Football is a big commitment out here. This is the City of Champs.” Andrew Tapuloa President, OPW
“Football is a big commitment out here,” Oceanside Pop Warner president Andrew Tapuloa told The Coast News. “It’s not everything, but the passion is real. This is the City of Champs.” The championship run capped a year-long climb for the 14U Warriors, coached by Tupu Shoop Malele, who returned to the Pop Warner Super Bowl after finishing as national runners-up at the 13U level last season. For the 13U Smack City team, the championship was particularly sweet, coming two years after the group — then at the 11U level — won a regional qualifying title but was unable to travel to the national championship because of a funding shortfall. In the 13U championship, Oceanside Smack City quarterback Jahkoa Galeai threw the game’s lone touchdown to receiver Jireh Segi. “We weren’t going to let that happen again,” said Josh Galeai, the 13U Smack City head coach, who also coached the group at the 11U level. “Two years ago, not taking that team is still one of my biggest regrets. This time, we said we were going to go no matter what — even if the roster had to be trimmed down, the money was going to come from somewhere. In 2023, we were in Arizona, and the
drive back after deciding we weren’t going was one of the longest of my life. That’s why this year, once we were eligible, there was no hesitation.” According to Tapuloa, 75 players made the trip to Charlotte, and raising the $40,000 needed to subsidize the weeklong trip was a community effort. Sponsorships, a car wash, a barbecue — players even ran the Thanksgiving Turkey Trot with QR codes on their backs — helped make the national championship run possible. “We did so much fundraising, and it really helped build our team chemistry,” said Galeai. “It brought the families together like never before. And when we got to Charlotte, it was magical. Stepping off the plane, seeing Pop Warner everywhere, checking into the hotels, and walking into a complex with five or six games going on at once — it felt like the mecca of youth football, with teams from Florida, Pennsylvania, Colorado. Just incredible.” In North Carolina, Oceanside Pop Warner bumped into a familiar face: San Diego Strike Force quarterback Nate Davis was coaching an opposing team. “So much of this comes down to the support and pride the Oceanside community has shown these kids,” said Megan Barnett, whose 11-year-old Carson played on the 11U squad. “These kids want to represent Oceanside in such a positive way — and they’ve been winning while doing it. One of our moms was even stopped at check-in by a national Pop Warner official who said our players were some of the nicest, most polite, most respectful she’d seen. Moments like that make you proud, not just of the wins, but of how these kids represent our city.” Oceanside Pop Warner officials hope the championship victories will help the league overcome one of its biggest challenges: securing enough field space. “My hope is that we get more access to fields, in particular stadiums,” said Galeai. “My team, in particular, had just one home game this year at MLK Middle School — a run-down field with potholes everywhere. The city has so many fields dedicated to soccer, which is great, but we bring championships too. If we could dedicate even one good turf field to youth football, that would be a win.” The city of Oceanside and Pop Warner officials are planning a parade to celebrate the championship teams. “That’s what we want for our boys — to get recognized and make sure that they’re represented,” Tapuloa said.
THE OCEANSIDE Running Pirates (11U) cruised to the Pop Warner Super Bowl but fell 20-14 to the Greater LaPorte Slicers of Indiana in the championship game on Dec. 12 in Charlotte, N.C. Courtesy photo/Pop Warner
OCEANSIDE FANS throw up the “O” during a slate of Super Bowl games this month. At right, the Oceanside Warriors (14U) won the Pop Warner Super Bowl on Dec. 12 in Charlotte, N.C. Courtesy photo/Pop Warner
THE OCEANSIDE Warriors (14U), which outscored opponents 106-0 over three playoff games, defeated the Saint James Royals (NJ) 30-0 on Dec. 12 in Charlotte, N.C. Courtesy photo/Pop Warner
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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Encinitas has introduced Ordinance No. 2025-18 titled “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Encinitas, California, Adding Encinitas Municipal Code Chapter 2.42 to Establish a Business Commission.” Ordinance 2025-18 will establish a Business Commission to provide a structured,
2025-18 was introduced at the Regular City Council meeting held on December 17, 2025, by the following vote: AYES: Ehlers, Lyndes, O’Hara, San Antonio, Shaffer; NAYS: None; ABSTAIN: None. ABSENT: None. The City Council will consider the adoption of this Ordinance at the January 21, 2026, Regular City Council meeting commencing at 6:00 p.m., in the City Council Chambers, 505 South Vulcan Avenue. The Ordinance is on file in the office of the City Clerk, 505 South Vulcan Avenue and may be viewed between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act/Section 504 Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and Title VI, this agency is an equal opportunity public entity and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnic origin, national
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CITY OF OCEANSIDE Notice of Public Hearing for Zone Amendment (ZA25-00004) and Local Coastal Program Amendment (LCPA25-00002) amending Zoning Ordinance Article 30 and establishing the amended language as part of the Implementing Document of the Local Coastal Program. Applicant: City of Oceanside ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT (ZA25-00004) LOCAL COASTAL PROGRAM AMENDMENT (LCPA25-00002) NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE CITY OF OCEANSIDE will hold a public hearing on the following date at the City of Oceanside Civic Center, 300 North Coast Highway, Oceanside, CA 92054: Planning Commission Monday, January 12, 2026 6:00 p.m.
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To consider ZONE AMENDMENT (ZA25-00004) and LOCAL COASTAL PROGRAM AMENDMENT (LCPA25-00002) amending Zoning Ordinance Article 30, Section 3006 (Accessory Dwelling Units) and establishing the amended language as part of the Local Coastal Program. The proposed amendment: 1) incorporates technical edits and clarifying language based on guidance provided by the California Department of Housing and Community Development; and 2) incorporates new legislation governing accessory dwelling units and junior accessory dwelling units in accordance with State Law. Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, Article 18, Section 15282(h), the proposed text amendments are statutorily exempt because they involve the adoption of an ordinance regarding second units in a single-family or multi-family residential zone by a city or county to implement the provisions of Sections 65852.1 and 65852.2 of the Government Code as set forth in Section 21080.17 of the Public Resources Code. Should you wish to challenge this project in court at some future time, you may be limited to raising only those issues that you or others introduced in written correspondence delivered to the Planning Division or City Clerk prior to associated public hearings. You may review the application file, including any CEQA-related documents, at the Planning Division, 300 North Coast Hwy., between 7:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. (Monday – Thursday), and 7:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. (Friday), subject to applicable COVID-19 health orders. The meeting agenda and staff report will be available within 72 hours of the hearing on the City’s Website at www.ci.oceanside.ca.us/gov/dev/planning/agendas.asp . For more information, please contact Project Planner, Shannon Vitale at (760) 435-3927 or via email at svitale@oceansideca.org.
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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at 4:30 p.m., (or as soon thereafter as practicable) in the City of Del Mar Town Hall, 1050 Camino del Mar, Del Mar, California, the City Council will conduct a public hearing on the following: A De Novo Public Hearing of an Appeal of the Planning Commission’s Denial of a Variance (V24-003), A Request for Reductions to Front and Rear Yard Setback Requirements for a NonConforming Legal Lot
CITY OF OCEANSIDE LEGAL NOTICE CITY ENGINEER PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Engineer of the City of Oceanside, California, will on Monday, January 12, 2026, at 3:30 p.m. in the Guajome Conference Room, 300 North Coast Highway, Oceanside, California, conduct a public hearing to consider the following: Consideration of a TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP (P25-00001) represents a request to split the existing 7.59-acre lot into two lots (1.93 acres and 5.66 acres) for tax purposes. The lot currently has two APNs, 157-150-66 and 157-150-67. This request would split the lot along the existing APN boundaries. No development is proposed at this time. The property has a General Plan land use designation of Estate B Residential (EB-R) and a zoning designation of Residential Estate B (RE-B) with an equestrian overlay.– PROJECT NAME - JEFFRIES RANCH LOT SPLIT PROJECT – APPLICANT: ADMJAD A NAHI The proposed project has been reviewed pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) of 1970 and State Guidelines thereto. The City of Oceanside acting as Lead Agency has determined that the project qualifies for a categorical exemption under 14 CCR § 15315 (Minor Land Divisions). Project materials and environmental documentation are available for review at the following website: https://crw.cityofoceanside.com/etrakit3/Search/project.aspx Please utilize the project number listed above to identify the record for the subject project. Written comments may be submitted at the above address prior to the hearing and will be made part of the public record and provided to the City Engineer. The City Engineer’s decision on any of the above projects may be appealed to the Planning Commission by filing an appeal in writing with the City Planner within 10 days of the City Engineer Public Hearing. The appeal must be accompanied by an appeal fee of $1,838 or by the signatures of 50% of the property owners within the noticed area or 25 signatures of the property owners or tenants within the noticed area, whichever is less. For further information on the above hearings, contact the City Engineer at the Civic Center, 300 North Coast Highway or telephone (760) 435-5074 Dated: 12-17-25 Published: 12-26-25
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Project Applicants/ Appellants: Reid and Beth Westburg Project Location: Vacant Lot East of 1439 Oribia Road (APN# 299-200-74-00) Zoning: R1-40 (Very Low Density Residential) Those desiring to be heard in favor of or in opposition to this item will be given an opportunity to do so by participating in City Council meetings by addressing the City Council for up to three minutes or by submitting a written comment. Please submit a completed “Speaker Slip”, including the item number you wish to speak on, to the City Clerk prior to the Mayor announcing the agenda item. The forms are located near the door at the rear of the Meeting Room. When called to speak, please approach the podium and state your name for the record. Written Comments: Members of the public can participate in the meeting by submitting a written red dot comment via email to cityclerk@delmar.ca.us. The deadline to submit written comments is 12 p.m. on the day of the meeting and the subject line of your email should clearly state the agenda item you are commenting on. If you have questions about the information in this notice, please contact Elizabeth Yee,
Email: eyee@delmar.ca.us, Phone: 858-375-9516 Under California Government Code 65009, if you challenge the nature of the proposed action in Court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or written correspondence delivered to the City at, or prior to, the public hearing. s/s Sarah Krietor, Administrative Services Manager/City Clerk DATE December 17, 2025 12/26/2025 CN 31613 CITY OF SAN MARCOS REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (ADMIN RFP 25-03) AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROGRAM CONSULTANT SERVICES PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of San Marcos, hereinafter referred to as Agency or City, invites proposals for the above stated Project and will be available online via PlanetBids. Proposals are due up to the hour of 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 15, 2026. PRE-PROPOSAL MEETING None. WORK DESCRIPTION The work consists of providing consulting services for affordable housing programs. A detailed Scope of Work can be found in the RFP documents. LOCATION OF WORK City of San Marcos. ESTIMATED BUDGET The estimated overall budget is $100,000.00. PROJECT FUNDING The City intends to use the following funds: Local/City funds and all other eligible sources. TERM Maximum of five (5) years. AVAILABILITY OF DOCUMENTS The City uses PlanetBids to post and receive bids/proposals. Only vendors that are registered will be eligible to submit a bid/ proposal for formal solicitations with the City. PlanetBids is accessible via the City’s website
and direct link provided below and provides all documents at no cost to bidders/proposers. https://www.san-marcos.net/ OR https://www.planetbids. com/portal/portal. cfm?CompanyID=39481 GENERAL The company to whom the Contract is awarded, and any subcontractor under such company, shall hereby ensure that minority and women business enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids for subcontracts. Further, there shall be no discrimination in employment practices on the basis of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical handicap, medical condition, marital status, age, or sex. 12/26/2025 CN 31596 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF BULK SALE (UCC 6101 et seq. and B&P 24074 et seq.) Exempt from fee under GC27388.1(a)(1); Not related to real property Escrow No. 107-043174 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Bulk Sale is about to be made. The name(s) and business address(es) of the Seller(s) are: PETITE MADELINE BAKERY AND BISTRO INC, 223 N Coast Highway, Oceanside, CA 92054 Doing Business as: Petite Madeline Bakery and Bistro All other business name(s) and address(es) used by the Seller(s) within three years as stated by the Seller(s) is/are: NONE The location in California of the chief executive office of the Seller is: SAME AS ABOVE The name(s) and address of the Buyer(s) is/are: The Kettle On LLC, 81 Specht Road, Sonoma, CA 95476 The location and general description of the assets to be sold are the trade name of the business, furniture, fixtures and equipment, inventory of stock, leasehold interest, leasehold improvements, goodwill and covenant not to compete and transfer of License No. 41-612609 of that
LEGALS certain business known as Petite Madeline Bakery and Bistro located at 223 N Coast Highway, Oceanside, CA 92054 The Bulk Sale and transfer of the Alcoholic Beverage License is intended to be consummated at the office of: The Heritage Escrow Company, 2550 Fifth Avenue, Suite 800, San Diego CA 92103, Escrow No. 107043174, Escrow Officer: Christopher Portillo, and the anticipated date of sale/transfer is on or about 02/03/2026. The Bulk Sale IS NOT subject to California Uniform Commercial Code Section 6106.2, but is subject to Section 24074 of the Business and Professions Code. Claims will be accepted until Settlement Agent is notified by the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control of the transfer of the permanent Alcoholic Beverage License to the Buyer. As required by Sec. 24073 of the Business and Professions Code, it has been agreed between the Seller and the Buyer that the consideration for transfer of the business and license is to be paid only after the transfer has been approved by the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control. The Kettle On LLC By: /s/ Givino Rossini Title: Manager 12/26/25 CNS-3997955# CN 31616 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE CHANGE OF NAME CASE# 25CU065648N TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner(s): Brandi Marie Duncan filed a petition with this court for a decree changing name as follows: a. Present name: Brandi Marie Duncan change to proposed name: Brandi Marie Breneman. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this Court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for a change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: On January 23, 2026 at 8:30 a.m., in Dept. N-25 of the Superior Court of California, 325 S Melrose Dr., Vista CA 92081, North County Division. (To appear remotely, check in advance of the hearing for information about how to do so on the court’s website. To find your court’s website, go to www. courts.ca.gov/f ind-my-court. htm.) NO HEARING WILL OCCUR ON THE DATE SPECIFIED IN THE ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE. The court will review the documents filed as of the date specified on the Order to Show Cause for Change of Name (JC Form #NC-120). If all requirements for a name change have been met as of the date specified, and no timely written objection has been received (required at least two court days before the date specified), the Petition for Change of Name (JC Form #NC100) will be granted without a hearing. One copy of the Order Granting the Petition will be mailed to the petitioner. To change a name on a legal document, including a birth certificate, social security card, driver license, passport, and other identification, a certified copy of Decree Changing Name (JC Form #NC-130) or Decree Changing Name and Order Recognizing Change of Gender and for Issuance of New Birth Certificate (JC Form #NC-
LEGALS 230) may be required. Contact the agency(ies) who issues the legal document that needs to be changed, to determine if a certified copy is required. A certified copy of Decree Changing Name (JC Form #NC130) or Decree Changing Name and Order Recognizing Change of Gender and for Issuance of New Birth’ Certificate (JC Form #NC-230) may be obtained from the Civil Business Office for a fee. Petitioners who are seeking a change of name under the Safe at Home program may contact the assigned department for information on obtaining certified copies. If all the requirements have not been met as of the date specified, the court will mail the petitioner a written order with further directions. If a timely objection is filed, the court will set a hearing date and contact the parties by mail with further directions. A RESPONDENT OBJECTING TO THE NAME CHANGE MUST FILE A WRITTEN OBJECTION AT LEAST TWO COURT DAYS (excluding weekends and holidays) BEFORE THE DATE SPECIFIED. Do not come to court on the specified date. The court will notify the parties by mail of a future hearing date. Any Petition for the name change of a minor that is signed by only one parent must have this Attachment served along with the Petition and Order to Show Cause, on the other non-signing parent, and proof of service must be filed with the court. IT IS SO ORDERED. Filed Date: 12/10/2025 Brad A. Weinreb Judge of the Superior Court. 12/26/2025, 01/02, 01/09, 01/16/2026 CN 31610 Notice of Public Sale Notice is hereby given that Security Public Storage, 471 C St, Chula Vista, CA 91910 will sell the contents of the storage units listed below at a public auction to satisfy a lien placed on the contents (pursuant to Division 8 Chapter 10 Sec 21700-21716 of the California Codes). The sale will take place at the website www.StorageTreasures.com on 01/14/2026 at 12:00PM. The sale will be conducted under the direction of Christopher Rosa (Bond-3112562) and www.StorageTreasures.com on behalf of the facility’s management. Units will be available for viewing prior to the sale on www.StorageTreasures. com. Contents will be sold for cash only to the highest bidder. A 10-15% buyer’s premium will be charged and possibly a cleaning deposit per unit. All sales are final. Seller reserves the right to withdraw the property at any time before the sale or to refuse any bids. The property to be sold is described as “general household items” unless otherwise noted. Tenant Name Treat, Jesse Menosaba, Ester Gadang Porter, Blanca E. Clady, Maurice Vega Corral, Ruth B San Nicolas, Mariah Lozano, Rosemarie Estrada, Miguel Angel Jr Marquez, Jessie Gutierrez, Maria Mercedes Martinez Avila, David Eduardo Eisenhauer, Dante Roberts, Daltia R. Alvarez, David Santiago Alvarez Gomez, Victor Rafael Izquierdo, Jacqueline Rivera, Jonathan Whitaker, Judy Roberta M. Yunckes, Rebecca Lynne Purchased goods are sold as is and must be removed within 48 hours from time and date of purchase. Payment is to be with cash only and made at the time of purchase.
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CITY OF ENCINITAS PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF RECRUITMENT FOR CITY COUNCIL APPOINTED COMMISSIONS/COMMITTEES FOR TERMS EXPIRING MARCH 1, 2026
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Encinitas is accepting applications for appointment to City Commissions/Committees for those terms expiring March 2026. Application forms must be completed online from the City’s website. All applicants must be registered voters of the City of Encinitas. The Mobility and Traffic Safety Commission and Planning Commission have geographic specific appointment requirements. There are two (2) application deadlines: one for incumbents wishing to reapply and a later date for all other applicants. The deadline for incumbents wishing to reapply is Thursday, January 15, 2026, at 5:00 p.m., and the deadline for all other applicants is Thursday, January 22, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. All applicants will be asked to attend the February 11, 2026, City Council meeting (subject to change) to briefly discuss (2 to 3 minutes) their qualifications and interest in serving on a commission. Appointments may be made at the same meeting or continued to a future City Council meeting. Terms will begin March 1, 2026. APPOINTMENTS TO BE MADE AND TERMS EXPIRING IN 2026: COMMISSION FOR THE ARTS: Four (4) appointments to be made for three-year terms ending March 1, 2029. Terms expiring are: • Vicki Campbell, appointed 02-08-2023, Term 1 • James Hebert, appointed 02-08-2023, Term 1 • Niyati Kadakia, appointed 02-08-2023, Term 1 • Jennifer Marakovits, appointed 02-08-2023, Term 1 The Commission for the Arts is a seven member board. The Commission for the Arts shall conduct public hearings and prepare recommendations to the City Council on matters regarding the visual, performing, and literary arts. The Commission will promote the arts within the community through: 1) quality visual, performing and literary arts programming, 2) exposure and advocacy, 3) arts education programs, and 4) the development of arts venues. The Commission will assist the City Council on matters that may be referred to the Commission by the City Council. ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION: Two (2) appointments to be made for three-year terms ending March 1, 2029. Terms expiring are: • Katie Fletcher, appointed 09-11-2024, Partial Term • Carol Parker, appointed 02-08-2023, Term 1 The Environmental Commission is a seven-member board. The Environmental Commission shall conduct public hearings and prepare recommendations to the City Council on matters regarding the environment to include without limitation: Develop an Annual Work Plan and presentation to the City Council; Review and update from time to time, as necessary, the Environmental Action Plan; Develop policies and plans to provide for and advocate for environmental protection within the City of Encinitas; Develop policies and plans for developing environmental awareness in cooperation with other public and private agencies to include school districts; Provide review and recommendations to the City Council on such matters that may be referred to the Commission by the City Council. MOBILITY & TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION: Three (3) appointments to be made for three-year terms ending March 1, 2029. Terms expiring are: • James Gross, appointed 02-08-2023 (Leucadia Representative), Term 1 • Glen Johnson, reappointed 02-08-2023 (Old Encinitas Representative), Term 2 – Termed Out • David Thile, appointed 02-08-2023 (New Encinitas Representative), Term 1 The Traffic and Public Safety Commission is a seven member board with five members representing each of the five communities of Encinitas: Cardiff, Leucadia, New Encinitas, Old Encinitas, and Olivenhain; and two (2) members representing the community at-large. Applicants must have resided as a registered voter in Leucadia, New Encinitas, or Old Encinitas for no less than six months prior to appointment and maintain residency and voter registration in Leucadia, New Encinitas, or Old Encinitas while serving on the Commission. The Mobility and Traffic Safety Commission shall study and report to the City Council upon any matter referred to it by the City Council. The Mobility and Traffic Safety Commission shall have advisory responsibility in regard to mobility and traffic safety issues. A. It is the duty of this Commission to serve as a liaison between the public and the City Council, and to conduct analyses and provide recommendations to the Council on matters related to safety and mobility of all modes of transportation. B. If the recommendations of the Mobility and Traffic Safety Commission are to modify existing traffic controls, devices, markings, or measures, or install new controls, devices, markings or measures, then those recommendations shall be included with a report by the City Traffic Engineer or his/her designee in an agenda item to the City Council. C. If the recommendations of the Mobility and Traffic Safety Commission are to not modify existing traffic controls, devices, markings, or measures nor to install new traffic controls, devices, markings or measures, then these recommendations shall be included in a report by the City Traffic Engineer or his/her designee to the Council for information only. The Commission decision can be reviewed by Council if an appeal is filed or by Council request. (See Chapter 1.12.) D. The City Council may refer to the Mobility and Traffic Safety Commission requests to review and prepare recommendations on major roadway projects. E. Powers Delegated to the Mobility and Traffic Safety Commission to be advisory. Nothing in this chapter shall be construed as restricting or curtailing any of the powers of the City Council, or as a delegation to the Mobility and Traffic Safety Commission of any of the authority or discretionary powers vested and imposed by law in the City Council. The City Council declares that the public interest, convenience, and welfare require the appointment of a Mobility and Traffic Safety Commission to act in a purely advisory capacity to the City Council for the purpose enumerated. Any power herein delegated to the Commission to adopt rules and regulations shall not be construed as a delegation of legislative authority but purely a delegation of administrative authority. PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION: Four (4) appointments to be made for three- year terms ending March 1, 2029. Terms expiring are: • Georg Capielo, appointed 02-21-2024, Partial Term • Kimberly Evers, appointed 02-21-2024, Partial Term • Michael Quin, appointed 02-08-2023, Term 1 • Julie Van der Auwera, appointed 02-08-2023 Term 1 The Parks and Recreation Commission is a seven member board. The Parks and Recreation Commission shall conduct public hearings and prepare recommendations to the City Council on matters regarding public parks, recreational facilities, and community services to include, without limitation: policies and plans for the acquisition, development, improvement, and utilization of parks, playgrounds and other recreational facilities; policies and plans for the development and operations of community service programs for the benefit of the residents of the City; policies and plans for developing community service programs in cooperation with other public and private agencies to include school districts; and such matters that may be referred to the Commission by the City Council. PLANNING COMMISSION: Three (3) appointments to be made for three-year terms ending March 1, 2029. Terms expiring are: This sale is subject to cancellation without notice in the event of settlement between owner and obligated party. 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Robert Prendergast, appointed 02-08-2023 (Olivenhain Representative), Term 1 Christine Ryan, appointed 02-08-2023 (Leucadia Representative), Term 1 Susan Sherod, reappointed 02-08-2023 (New Encinitas Representative), Term 2 – Termed Out The Planning Commission is a five member board with each member representing one of the five communities of Encinitas: Cardiff, Leucadia, New Encinitas, Old Encinitas, and Olivenhain. Applicants must have resided as a registered voter in Leucadia, New Encinitas, or Olivenhain for no less than six months prior to appointment and maintain residency and voter registration in Leucadia, New Encinitas, or Olivenhain while serving on the Commission. The Planning Commission shall perform such duties as may be specified by ordinance or resolution of the City Council or by the laws of the State of California. Further, the Planning Commission shall study and report to the City Council upon any matter referred to it by the City Council and shall keep the City Council currently advised of all matters pending, and shall furnish any special information, reports or materials which the City Council may request. The Planning Commission shall make a final determination as authorized by the Code for the following applications: Coastal Development, Conditional Use Permit (Major), Tentative Tract Map, Zoning Code Interpretation, Application for project in more than one Community Planning area, and other applications and duties as required by the Code. In addition, the Planning Commission shall make recommendations to the City Council as authorized by the Code for the following applications: General Plan Interpretation, General Plan Amendment, Zoning Code Amendment, Zoning Map Amendment, Specific Plan, and other applications as required by the Code. PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY COMMISSION: Four (4) appointments to be made for three-year terms ending March 1, 2029. Terms expiring are: • Steven Cesnauskas, appointed 02-19-2025, Partial Term • Sergio Mora, appointed 05-14-2025, Partial Term • James Morton, appointed 09-27-2023, Term 1 • Harriet Seldin, appointed 02-19-2025, Partial Term The Public Health and Safety Commission shall consist of seven members who are registered voters of the City and persons appointed serve at the pleasure of the City Council. The Commission shall act in an advisory capacity to the City Council, the City departments, and the City’s law enforcement services provider (San Diego Sheriff ’s Department), and mental and social services providers by performing the following responsibilities on a continuing basis: A. Communicate and cooperate with City departments and the City’s law enforcement services provider (San Diego Sheriff ’s Department), individual citizens, and community groups in identifying public health and safety concerns and recommend solutions to the City Council for consideration. B. Promote cooperation and encourage coordination between the Commission, the Fire Department, and the City’s law enforcement services provider, and other entities, public and private, who are involved with community safety activities and efforts. C. Prepare an annual report to the City Council and to the community on the activities of the Commission. SENIOR CITIZEN COMMISSION: Four (4) appointments to be made for three-year terms ending March 1, 2029; and one (1) unscheduled vacancy with a term ending March 1, 2027. Terms expiring are: • Jesse Hanwit, appointed 02-08-2023, Term 2 – Termed Out • Karen Koblentz, appointed 02-08-2023, Term 1 • Lambert Ling, appointed 02-08-2023, Term 1 • Maureen Martin, appointed 02-08-2023, Term 1 • Unscheduled Vacancy, term ending March 1, 2027 The Senior Citizen Commission is a seven-member board. The Senior Citizen Commission shall conduct public hearings to gather information and thereafter make recommendations to the City Council on matters regarding services for Senior Citizens which include, without limitation: Policies and plans for the development and operation of programs and services for the benefit of Senior Citizens within the City; policies and plans for developing programs and services in cooperation with other public and private agencies which would benefit Senior Citizens; and such matters that may be referred to the Commission by the City Council. URBAN FOREST ADVISORY COMMITTEE*: Four (4) appointments to be made for three-year terms ending March 1, 2029. Terms expiring are: • Matthew Altman, appointed 10-09-24, Partial Term • Brad Lefkowits, appointed 9-27-23, Term 1 • Mim Michelove, appointed 06-11-25, Partial Term • Linda Schneider, appointed 09-27-23, Term 1 The UFAC is composed of members of the community with interest and expertise in urban forestry. This group advises and works together with the City Arborist to review and provide comments on City plans and policies related to urban forestry, including updates to the various aspects of the City’s Urban Forest Management Program and Administrative Manual, and, shall among other things: review and provide comments on Tree Plans prior to consideration by the City Council; review and provide comments on the Approved Tree Species Master List prior to consideration by the City Council; review and provide comments to the City Arborist on proposed City Tree removals except in the case of emergency removals; advise City Staff regarding programs of public outreach and education in order to promote public understanding of the City’s urban forest, including programs to celebrate and promote Arbor Day; review and consider Heritage Tree applications in consultation with the City Arborist, and shall make recommendations to the Planning Commission; and review and provide comments to the City Arborist on proposed changes to the City’s Urban Forest Management Program. *Effective September 27, 2023, Encinitas Municipal Code Section 2.30.020 Terms and Term Limits shall apply to this committee. General Information (for complete text see Chapter 2.30 of the Municipal Code) • Persons appointed to a City board, commission, or committee serve at the pleasure of the City Council. • All Commissions with the exception of the Youth Commission shall have three-year staggered terms of office. The Youth Commission shall have a one-year term of office. • All Commissions, with the exception of the Youth Commission, shall have term limits of two (2) consecutive full terms of office. After reaching the term limit, a person must sit out one appointment cycle before reapplying to the same City Commission. Upon terming out of one Commission, a person may apply to a different City Commission. • Commissioners may not serve on more than one commission at a time. 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O’side installs new volleyball courts at Harbor Beach By Samantha Nelson
OCEANSIDE — Harbor Beach is now home to four new volleyball courts, funded through a partnership between the city and Visit Oceanside using federal relief dollars. City leaders and local high school volleyball players gathered for a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the new courts on Dec. 15. The new courts replaced older nets installed by community members. “They sorely needed to be replaced,” Mayor Esther Sanchez said at the ceremony. Sand Court Experts, a contractor recommended by national beach volleyball organizations, completed the work on the new courts. The city funded the project with $12,200 from the American Rescue Plan Act, legislation signed into law by President Joe Biden in 2021 to provide economic relief to individuals, businesses, and local governments affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Oceanside Parks and Recreation officials said permanently installed nets would improve access to the courts for the broader community. Parks and Recreation Director Manuel Gonzalez reached out to Visit Oceanside CEO Leslee Gaul about becoming the courts’ first sponsor, a proposal the tourism marketing organi-
HIGH SCHOOL students and Oceanside city leaders gathered at Harbor Beach on Dec. 15 to cut the ribbon on four newly installed volleyball courts. Several local high schools, including Oceanside High, will use the courts for CIF beach volleyball matches. Photos by Samantha Nelson
zation accepted. Visit Oceanside, a nonprofit tourism marketing organization, helped fund preventive maintenance and future net replacement without impacting the city’s general fund.
Gaul said she was honored to partner with the city to support the courts. “Tourism is a symbiotic relationship with the city and how it works together,” she said. “Although we have direct impact with tax dol-
lars on the general fund, it’s really neat to have an opportunity to have a more direct impact through this inaugural sponsorship for the nets.” Several local high school teams, including
Oceanside High School, Coastal Academy and Mission Vista High School, use the courts for CIF men’s and women’s beach volleyball. Organized groups may also rent the courts for
games and tournaments, while the courts remain open for free public use year-round. The new volleyball courts are the city’s only courts located directly on an Oceanside beach.
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Olivenhain homes light up decades-old tradition By Cameron Adams
ENCINITAS — Wayne Knorek had to warn the newest family moving into the neighborhood. Knorek, who lives in Olivenhain behind Fire Station 6 off 11th Street, evoked Chevy Chase’s character from “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation” in sharing his good-natured heads-up. “‘Just so you know, we’re in a Griswold neighborhood,’” Knorek recalled telling the newcomers. Nearly every house in the neighborhood features Christmas lights or other holiday decorations, a sprawling display that would make the fictional Griswolds proud. Some displays dance to synchronized music, while others are dominated by oversized inflatable characters. It has become an annual tradition among neighbors, attracting visitors from far and wide. Knorek said tour buses have even visited the light display. Heatherlynn Horbatt, a Leucadia resident, said she stumbled upon the illuminated neighborhood by accident in 2019. Horbatt said she loves bringing friends from Yoga 101 to wander the neighborhood, admiring the lights over a festive bourbon-and-eggnog cocktail. “We love the lights,” she said. “We come every year.” Neighbors say the tradition dates back to the community’s original devel-
A HOME in Olivenhain is illuminated with holiday lights and decorations, one of many local displays. Photo by Cameron Adams
HOMES THROUGHOUT an Olivenhain neighborhood glow with holiday lights in December, part of a decades-long tradition that began with the community’s original developers and that has grown into a popular seasonal attraction in Encinitas. Photo by Cameron Adams
opers, Robert Booker and Bob Lucido, who called the community “The Colony” in city records. Kristi and Paul Clark were among the first residents to move into the neighborhood and have lived there for more than 30 years. Paul said that even when they moved in, “a reasonable percentage of people would put up something.” He said Lucido “was the instigator.” Booker called Lucido “the trendsetter” for a neighborhood made up largely of young families at the time.
“He was Griswold,” Booker said with a laugh. The lights began as both a way to bond the emerging community and to help market the neighborhood. Lucido, who lived in the community as it was built incrementally in the 1980s and 1990s, started by wrapping lights around the split-rail fence, according to neighbors. Paul said the effort “tied it all together, giving the sense of the neighborhood.” Booker said the “ranch rails” were originally meant to reflect the rustic, country setting of Olivenhain, where horseback riding is a com-
mon sight. Lucido also rented a forklift for a week — Booker said it was “cheaper to rent for the week” — and after decorating his own home, offered to use the equipment to help neighbors decorate tall trees. Neighbors said he would offer extra strands of lights to fill dark patches on homes throughout the neighborhood. “It just keeps filling in and filling in,” Knorek said. “It got to the point where everybody participated to some level,” Paul said. “It sort of evolved over the years due to a good
group of family people,” Booker said. “It’s all about community. It’s nice to see the tradition continue and even elevate.” “People have found really clever little things; every house is so different,” Kristi said. Over time, innovation has helped both the spectacle and the costs. Paul said Lucido once had to run 39 extension cords to maintain his display. Booker said Lucido even upgraded his electrical system to keep the show going. “Incandescent bulbs were a whole different game,” Paul said. Kristi added that switching to LED lights cut their electrical bill in half. She said automatic timers and smartphone apps have also added convenience.
An early challenge was storing decorations, especially giant cutouts of Santa or other festive characters. “One thing I like about the inflatables is that they pack down nicely,” Knorek said. Children set up hot chocolate stands to serve visitors walking through the neighborhood. Kristi said a TV news crew once wanted to film the streets at 5 a.m. to capture the lights in full bloom without crowds, asking neighbors to turn their displays on in the morning. She said that to give the news crew a sense of the community, children woke up early on a school day to set up their hot chocolate stands for the cameras. “It was so touching to see those kids up and excited,” she said.
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ast week, I had the best soup I have had in years. Filled with chicken, spinach and orzo in a lemony chicken broth, this soup was served at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Carlsbad. This weekly event is open to the public and serves over 50 dinners each week. Dr. Mike’s Soup Kitchen was created by Dr. Michael McCarthy over 10 years ago “with a mission to build a compassionate community by reaching out with love and support to friends and strangers anywhere, wherever we are able.” According to kitchen assistant coordinator John Leone: “We have over 50 volunteers who help organize this event each week. Not only do we have volunteer cooks in the kitchen, but many others who pick up donated food, serve and clean up at the supper and those who distribute the remaining food to other food pantries." Kitchen director Mark Anderson organizes the preparation and the food service each week, and invites anyone in the commu-
JOHN LEONE, in red apron, the assistant coordinator of Dr. Mike’s Soup Kitchen at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Carlsbad, with some of the volunteers who serve weekly Soup Suppers on Thursdays at the church. Courtesy photo
nity to join the dinner. "Our goal is to serve as many local residents and strangers as possible,” Leone said. In addition to serving over 50 weekly soup meals, volunteers distribute over 50 meals to the Safe Parking Program in Encinitas and to Showers for Blessing Food Pantry in Carlsbad. Among the local donors that contribute bakery items, food supplies and desserts to the Thursday
supper are Café Dawny, Costco, Krispy Kreme, Legoland, Panera Bread, and Paris Baguette, as well as individual donations. The Thursday Soup Supper is served from 4:30 to 6 p.m. at St. Patrick Catholic Church, 3821 Adams St. in Carlsbad. There is no charge for the meal, and all are welcome, including children. To find out more about becoming a volunteer for the project, contact Mark Anderson at info@stpatrick-
soupkitchen.com or call the was from my grandmother, church at 760-729-2866. Edna VanDenBerg, whose cooking skills were highly Learning the art respected in the family. The first step was to of homemade locate a case of 1-pint glass gift giving Ball jars. These small jars I learned the art of would hold the bright red giving to others during the holiday relish. My father’s holiday season from my fa- favored appliance was an ther, Dick VanDenBerg, of old-fashioned metal meat Wisconsin. When I was an grinder. This item was readult, I assisted him in the served only for cranberries, tradition that he joyfully so there was no fear of concalled, “Christmas Cranber- tamination with meat prodry Relish time.” The recipe ucts. The remaining ingre-
dients included three bags of fresh cranberries, four seedless oranges, white sugar and orange juice. He was living in Phoenix when he retired, and his spacious garage held his workshop. The ingredients were laid out on the garage’s 6-foot Formica counter. After he washed the berries and peeled the oranges, he fed them through the coarse attachment to the meat grinder, landing in a large glass bowl. He added orange juice and sugar to taste. After the perfect consistency was reached, he filled the pint jars and decorated them with bright red bows. He placed the jars in the carrier, ready to distribute to neighbors. “Ta-da! Mission completed!” He happily walked down his suburban street delivering the homemade Christmas Cranberry Relish. I still make the relish today and deliver it to friends. The lesson I learned is that no matter how much you spend on friends and relatives, homemade gifts are still the best. For the complete recipe for Christmas Cranberry Relish, contact me at janosgarden@gmail.com. Jano Nightingale is a master gardener and horticulturist who teaches vegetable gardening at the Carlsbad Senior Center. Contact her at janosgarden@gmail.com
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‘A Little Moore’ discord closes Leucadia café Once-close partners now face off in court By Cameron Adams & Christopher Bacon
ENCINITAS — A Little Moore Café in Leucadia has closed less than a year after reopening under new ownership following a fallout between childhood friends turned business partners. Andy Vasquez and Deon Dickey reopened the popular restaurant in January after an extensive remodel, but the property is now up for sale, the business has been shut down, and civil lawsuits have been filed by both parties alleging wrongdoing. Vasquez and Dickey have known one another for 25 years, according to a court filing. Dickey even lived with the Vasquez family as a child. In March 2023, the two formed a limited liability company, or LLC, to purchase A Little Moore Café, according to court filings. In December 2023, Vasquez and Dickey agreed to purchase the business from the restaurant’s original owners, Charles and Jennifer Winter, using a $175,000 loan from the Winters. The following month, they formalized an operating agreement that listed
THE ORIGINAL location of A Little Moore Café, owned by Charles and Jennifer Winter, who sold the restaurant to Vasquez and Dickey in 2023. File photo/The Coast News
FORMER BUSINESS partners and longtime friends Deon Dickey, left, and Andy Vasquez reopened A Little Moore Café at a new permanent location in January 2024. The business recently closed after a falling-out. Photo by Gabe Halvor
Vasquez, Dickey and the Winters as managers, each holding a stake in the business: 42.5% each for Dickey and Vasquez, and 15% for the Winter family trust, according to court documents. The café, which had been closed during the transition of ownership, re-
opened Jan. 19. Vasquez assumed dayto-day management of the business, documents show. In addition to his role within the café, Dickey worked as a seasonal firefighter with Cal Fire, which had a notably busy season in 2024. Lawsuits filed by
Vasquez, Dickey, and the Winter family paint different pictures of the disagreement that led to the business’s closure. Lawyers representing both parties declined to comment for this story. Dickey could not be reached for comment. Vasquez told The Coast News, “We had a huge falling-out,” but declined to comment further based on legal advice. Dickey and the Winters, representing a majority of the ownership group, claim in legal filings that they removed Vasquez as manager on March 18, “following a series of disagreements.” After removing Vasquez as manager, Dickey and the Winters alleged he refused to turn over login credentials critical
to operations, including an Instagram account used for promotions, a business email account for vendor communications, and access to bank accounts. Vasquez claims in his legal filings that during the week of March 9, Dickey and Jennifer Winter “suddenly became angry and accusatory about the manner in which the Café was being operated.” He said they became “belligerent in public on the sidewalk in front of the café” and fired him without following the formal procedures outlined in the operating agreement, including failing to present evidence of wrongdoing. At that point, Vasquez argues that Dickey and the Winters took steps to remove him from his day-to-
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BRASATO AL Cabernet Sauvignon, a fork-split braised beef, at Amalfi Cucina Italiana. Photo by Rico Cassoni
AMALFI CUCINA in Carmel Valley recently held a Joseph Phelps wine dinner. Presenting the wines are Moet Hennessy wine manager Steve Greer, from left, Amalfi Cucina co-founder/ GM Emiliano Muslija and Amalfi manager Matteo Bovio. Photo by Rico Cassoni
blend, led by cabernet sauvignon (92%) and supported by petit verdot (4%), cabernet franc (2%), and malbec (2%). Sourced from the estate’s top vineyard blocks and aged 24 months in 100% new French oak, the wine delivered power, polish, and precision. Insignia’s name carries personal meaning, inspired by founder Joe Phelps’ service in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War. That vision defined Joseph Phelps Vineyards from the beginning. Founded in 1973 on a former cattle ranch in St. Helena, Phelps was among Napa Valley’s true innovators, producing California’s first varietally labeled syrah and pioneering Rhône-style experimentation well before it became fashionable. His most enduring contribution
was Insignia itself, a revolutionary idea that helped elevate both the winery and Napa Valley onto the world stage. Dinner concluded with a classic Cannoli Siciliano and a pour of limoncello, an elegant and fitting finale to an evening rooted in tradition, storytelling and thoughtful pairing. Amalfi Cucina Carmel Valley’s next wine dinner will be Antinori in late January. Details upcoming at amalficucinaitaliana.com.
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Throughout the wine dinner, Muslija and Bovio shared their excitement about the long-anticipated reopening of Amalfi’s Oceanside location, and
that enthusiasm was well earned. After an extensive one-year transformation, Amalfi Cucina has officially reopened in downtown Oceanside. The grand reopening drew a who’s who of guests, including Amalfi’s management team, Oceanside Mayor Esther Sanchez, Vista Mayor John Franklin, members of the media, family, friends and a steady flow of Oceanside locals eager to experience the revitalized
space firsthand. Guests explored the redesigned interior, featuring 15 tables with clear viewpoints to the stadium-style kitchen and bar, while an expansive outdoor patio has 30 tables for al fresco dining in the heart of Oceanside’s bustling tourist district. Design elements elevate the renovated experience. A custom golden pizza oven handcrafted in Italy anchors the space, while emerald green couches and an open layout invite guests to feel connected to both the kitchen and the energy of the room. Amalfi now holds a full liquor license, further rounding out the hospitality experience. Avitabile and Serra ensured the culinary offerings lived up to the anticipation.
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That billboard you paid for? Hard to know if anyone even saw it. Your Facebook page? It gets fewer likes than it used to. Even your once-reliable Google ads? Suddenly, a little more expensive, a little less predictable. You're not imagining it. The way people interact with businesses — especially local ones — is shifting fast. Here’s why: Marketing channels age. Algorithms change. What worked five years ago might not even show up on a screen today. So how do you stay relevant without constantly chasing the next trend? That’s where AI-powered tools come in — not as a replacement for strategy, but as an upgrade to it. Here’s how AI is helping business owners stay visible locally:
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heft is bad any time of year, but during the Christmas season…? I confess to you that I blatantly took something that was not mine. And you, dear reader, may be an accessory to my malfeasance by enjoying the above headline, which I have used without attribution for decades. These words not come from me. I lifted them from the pages of Surfer Magazine, circa 1975. Mea maxima culpa. Hopefully the statute of limitations is up, and I will escape doing time. It’s been quite a year for North County beachies. The waves broke along with our hearts as we lost international surf gurus Mike Hynson and John Peck, and locally, our beloved RC and Shros. I know there are others, and I apologize to loved ones if I missed their names. In the gain column, lo-
’Tis the Season
Kathy Allen Duncan, 73, of Topeka, Kansas, passed away in September, The Washington Post reported on Dec. 17. But her husband, “Tuck,” was determined for her spirit to live on this Christmas. Kathy was a collector of snowmen, with about 1,000 figurines that she displayed each year for five decades. At her funeral, he remembers thinking, “We need to build one more, one last one.” So Tuck, 74, rented a vacant store in a shopping mall and recruited family members to create an exhibit of Kathy’s “snowpeople.” The family said they hoped to spread joy -- and they’ve been surprised at the response. Thousands of people have visited in person, and millions more have seen photos on social media. Tuck said the project cost him about $15,000 and was “worth every penny.” The family will disassemble the display on Christmas Eve and split the figurines between them, to make new scenes in their own homes. [Washington Post, 12/17/2025]
Dumb Criminals
Police in New Castle, Delaware, received a call on Dec. 10 from Kayonne Baxter, 21, who wanted to retrieve some items from a Hyundai Sonata that had been towed, Fox29-TV reported. Oh, and he had stolen the car the day before. Baxter was taken into custody on the same street where the Hyundai had been stolen; he was charged with felony theft of a motor vehicle. [Fox29, 12/12/2025]
About Time
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Lady Justice, perched atop the Butte, Montana, courthouse, has been missing a key item since 1911: her scales. But no longer: Government Buildings Manager John Sullivan was able to find a set of scales on eBay for $50 and
cal boy Tosh Tudor has quit riding beneath his father’s immense shadow. Tosh can now be seen being blasted from the guts of Pipe, Lopez style, while maintaining equal amounts of grace on shore. We all love that kid. In the world of longboarding, lifelong friend and surf filmmaker Steve Cleveland acquired some new Canon equipment. Cleve is busy daily, shooting the top talent in the county, including local standouts Ryan Burch, Zach Flores, Taylor Jensen, and CJ Nelson. When asked about a La Paloma release date for the next film, Cleveland instead lifted his phone and revealed some brilliant quick clips of his favorite riders, indicating that the communal attention span of our tribe has been divided by 60 and now lasts less than 60 seconds, rather than 60 minutes. Still, we continue hop-
water spot chris ahrens ing that Cleve will once again rattle the walls of the La Paloma with 60 minutes of pure fun. Noting that my 7’6” had acquired enough dust to plant a row of radishes, my friend Rob “Red Baron” Morton gifted me his 9’1” Steve Clark. That board, in turn, opened a still greater gift for me, the gift of waves which were generated by the original wave machine builder. Surfing on Christmas morning has been a tradition. It began on Christmas Eve with midnight mass. The next morning, we rose early, still in flannel pajamas, exchanging gifts around the tree. This
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purchase them, KBZK-TV reported. “She has a spot for scales ... the hole was there,” Sullivan said. The city borrowed a construction lift to install the new set on Dec. 11, fulfilling a to-do item on Sullivan’s list. “She looked naked without a set of scales,” he said. [KBZK, 12/12/2025]
dience. She was treated at a hospital and released. A church spokesperson said the church “regrets that this happened. We then discontinued walking animals within the audience seating areas for the remainder of the shows.” Good thinking. [Houston Chronicle, 12/17/2025]
Litigious Society Cat Burglar Roy Marsh, 86, was in Lincolnshire, England, earlier this year when, as he rested on a bench, a leaf blew into his mouth, the BBC reported on Dec. 10. Marsh spit out the leaf, but “just as I got up to walk away, two guys came up to me,” Marsh said. One of the littering enforcement officers told Marsh that he had been seen spitting, to which Marsh called him a “silly boy.” Marsh ended up receiving a fine of $334.50, later reduced to $200.70, which he paid. But Adrian Findley, a county councillor for Lincolnshire County, said enforcement officers are “taking it too far. If it looks like a genuine accident, then give people the opportunity to apologize and pick it up.” “It was all unnecessary and out of proportion,” Marsh said. [BBC, 12/10/2025]
Animal Antics
This year’s Grinch award goes to the camel that was participating in a “Christmas Spectacular” at the Champion Forest Baptist Church in Houston on Dec. 13. The Houston Chronicle reported that as part of a retelling of the nativity, church performers were leading camels through the megachurch to the stage when one of the animals shot its rear leg out and struck a woman in the au-
Diane Huff-Medina of Lakewood, California, didn’t even realize her pet cat, Piper, was gone until she looked at her doorbell camera video, KTLA-TV reported. On Dec. 11, an Amazon Flex driver delivered a package to Huff-Medina’s front door, then stooped over to pet Piper, who was sitting on the porch. Then the man picked up Piper by her scruff and carried her off to his vehicle. An Amazon spokesperson called the act “horrible” and said the delivery person is no longer “eligible to deliver to our customers.” Police said the driver had been identified and charges are pending -- but Piper is still missing. “I don’t know where she is or if she’s OK,” Huff-Medina said. [KTLA, 12/17/2025]
Irony
The last three 1-cent pennies ever minted by the U.S. government sold at auction on Dec. 11 for $800,000, the Associated Press reported. The winning bidder also received the three dies that struck those coins. “I’ve been going to coin auctions for 40 years, and I’ve never seen anything like this,” said John Kraljevich of Stack’s Bowers Galleries, where the auction was held. The penny was introduced in 1793 and at that time could buy a biscuit or
was followed by a massive breakfast. While I couldn’t tell you what gifts I unwrapped that morning, I clearly remember the waves my younger brother Dave and I rode. Arriving at Palos Verdes Cove, we looked out at tiny surf. While the rest of the world was opening gifts of far less value, we were being washed clean by gifts the Maji could not afford. While we did not sing “Joy to the World,” we verbally acknowledged the newborn king, and the blessings he bestowed upon us in the form of moving water. I intend to surf on Dec. 25 of this year, and I hope you do too. Together we can open gifts that require no batteries, won’t end up in a landfill, and we will never tire of. Merry Christmas to all and to all a G’day. I wish you a Glassy Christmas and an Offshore New Year. May I be forgiven. piece of candy. “I think for a lot of people, the ending of production of cents for circulation is an item of nostalgia,” Kraljevich said. [AP, 12/16/2025]
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The first half of December was the darkest since 1934 in Stockholm, Sweden, Yahoo! News reported, with just a halfhour of sunlight in the first 15 days. Meteorologist Viktor Bergman said low-pressure systems with mild and humid weather have contributed to the gloom. The average number of hours of sunlight for the whole month is 33, he said. In more bad news for Stockholm, the chances of a white Christmas look slim, he said. [Yahoo! News, 12/16/2025]
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News of the Weird told in June 2023 of Cedric Lodge, 58, and his wife, Denise, who had been indicted for stealing and selling human body parts from the Harvard Medical School morgue. NBC News reported that both appeared in federal court Dec. 16 in Williamsport, Pennsylvania; Lodge was sentenced to eight years in prison, and Denise was sentenced to just more than a year for helping him. The Lodges offered a shopping opportunity at the morgue, where buyers could pick which donated remains they wanted. They would then take the items home and ship them through the mail. The parts included heads, brains, skin and bones. For example, Lodge provided a buyer with skin to be tanned into leather and bound into a book. Assistant U.S. Attorney Alisan Martin said Lodge treated the human remains “as if they were baubles to be sold for profit.” Lodge expressed regret in court. [NBC News, 12/17/2025]
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as of the date specified, and no timely written objection has been received (required at least two court days before the date specified), the Petition for Change of Name (JC Form #NC100) will be granted without a hearing. One copy of the Order Granting the Petition will be mailed to the petitioner. To change a name on a legal document, including a birth certificate, social security card, driver license, passport, and other identification, a certified copy of Decree Changing Name (JC Form #NC-130) or Decree Changing Name and Order Recognizing Change of Gender and for Issuance of New Birth Certificate (JC Form #NC230) may be required. Contact the agency(ies) who issues the legal document that needs to be changed, to determine if a certified copy is required. A certified copy of Decree Changing Name (JC Form #NC130) or Decree Changing Name and Order Recognizing Change of Gender and for Issuance of New Birth’ Certificate (JC Form #NC-230) may be obtained from the Civil Business Office for a fee. Petitioners who are seeking a change of name under the Safe at Home program may contact the assigned department for information on obtaining certified copies. If all the requirements have not been met as of the date specified, the court will mail the petitioner a written order with further directions. If a timely objection is filed, the court will set a hearing date and contact the parties by mail with further directions. A RESPONDENT OBJECTING TO THE NAME CHANGE MUST FILE A WRITTEN OBJECTION AT LEAST TWO COURT DAYS (excluding weekends and holidays) BEFORE THE DATE SPECIFIED. Do not come to court on the specified date. The court will notify the parties by mail of a future hearing date. Any Petition for the name change of a minor that is signed by only one parent
must have this Attachment served along with the Petition and Order to Show Cause, on the other non-signing parent, and proof of service must be filed with the court. IT IS SO ORDERED. Filed Date: 12/18/2025 Brad A. Weinreb Judge of the Superior Court. 12/26/2025, 01/02, 01/09, 01/16/2026 CN 31601 Notice of Public Sale Notice is hereby given that Security Public Storage at 1501 South Coast Highway Oceanside, CA 92054 will sell the contents of the storage units listed below at a public auction to satisfy a lien placed on the contents (pursuant to Division 8 Chapter 10 Sec 21700-21716 of the California Codes). The sale will take place at the website www.StorageTreasures.com on 1/14/2026 at 12:00pm. The sale will be conducted under the direction of Christopher Rosa (Bond-3112562) and www. StorageTreasures.com on behalf of the facility’s management. Units will be available for viewing prior to the sale on www. StorageTreasures.com. Contents will be sold for cash only to the highest bidder. A 10-15% buyer’s premium will be charged and possibly a cleaning deposit per unit. All sales are final. Seller reserves the right to withdraw the property at any time before the sale or to refuse any bids. The property to be sold is described as “general household items” unless otherwise noted. noted. Tenant Name Clark, Jeff Keith, Charles Macdonald, Brandon Manzanares, Carlos Morin, Darrel M. Nisbett, Davante Palmer, Bradley Robert, Brian Russell, Shauna M. Strachan, Melissa Teague, Michael S. Trotter, Roger Vargas Tapia, Stacie
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LEGALS Wilson, Shoneil Wilson, Shoneil Purchased goods are sold as is and must be removed within 48 hours from time and date of purchase. Payment is to be with cash only and made at the time of purchase. This sale is subject to cancellation without notice in the event of settlement between owner and obligated party. Security Public Storage 1501 South Coast Highway Oceanside, CA 92054 760-722-8700 12/26/2025 CN 31597 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE - CHANGE OF NAME CASE# 25CU066801C TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner(s): Mariah Burns McFarland filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Present name: Mariah Burns McFarland change to proposed name: Samantha Mariah Burns McFarland. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this Court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for a change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: On February 03, 2026 at 8:30 a.m., in Dept. C-61 of the Superior Court of California, County of San Diego, 330 W. Broadway, San Diego CA 92101 Central Division, Hall of Justice. (To appear remotely, check in advance of the hearing for information about how to do so on the court’s website. To find your court’s website, go to www. courts.ca.gov/f ind-my-court. htm.) NO HEARING WILL OCCUR ON THE DATE SPECIFIED IN THE ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE. The court will review the documents filed as of the date specified on the Order to Show Cause for Change of Name (JC Form #NC-120). If all requirements for a name change have been met as of the date specified, and no timely written objection has been received (required at least two court days before the date specified), the Petition for Change of Name (JC Form #NC100) will be granted without a hearing. One copy of the Order Granting the Petition will be mailed to the petitioner. To change a name on a legal document, including a birth certificate, social security card, driver license, passport, and other identification, a certified copy of Decree Changing Name (JC Form #NC-130) or Decree Changing Name and Order Recognizing Change of Gender and for Issuance of New Birth Certificate (JC Form #NC230) may be required. Contact the agency(ies) who issues the legal document that needs to be changed, to determine if a certified copy is required. A certified copy of Decree Changing Name (JC Form #NC130) or Decree Changing Name and Order Recognizing Change of Gender and for Issuance of New Birth’ Certificate (JC Form #NC-230) may be obtained from the Civil Business Office for a fee. Petitioners who are seeking a change of name under the Safe at Home program may contact the assigned department for information on obtaining certified copies.
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objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: On January 27, 2026 at 8:30 a.m., in Dept. 61 of the Superior Court of California, County of San Diego, 330 W. Broadway, San Diego CA 92101 Central Division, Hall of Justice. (To appear remotely, check in advance of the hearing for information about how to do so on the court’s website. To find your court’s website, go to www. courts.ca.gov/f ind-my-court. htm.) NO HEARING WILL OCCUR ON THE DATE SPECIFIED IN THE ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE. The court will review the documents filed as of the date specified on the Order to Show Cause for Change of Name (JC Form #NC-120). If all requirements for a name change have been met as of the date specified, and no timely written objection has been received (required at least two court days before the date specified), the Petition for Change of Name (JC Form #NC100) will be granted without a hearing. One copy of the Order Granting the Petition will be mailed to the petitioner. To change a name on a legal document, including a birth certificate, social security card, driver license, passport, and other identification, a certified copy of Decree Changing Name (JC Form #NC-130) or Decree Changing Name and Order Recognizing Change of Gender and for Issuance of New Birth Certificate (JC Form #NC230) may be required. Contact the agency(ies) who issues the legal document that needs to be changed, to determine if a certified copy is required. A certified copy of Decree Changing Name (JC Form #NC130) or Decree Changing Name and Order Recognizing Change of Gender and for Issuance of New Birth’ Certificate (JC Form #NC-230) may be obtained from the Civil Business Office for a fee. Petitioners who are seeking a change of name under the Safe at Home program may contact the assigned department for information on obtaining certified copies. If all the requirements have not been met as of the date specified, the court will mail the petitioner a written order with further directions. If a timely objection is filed, the court will set a hearing date and contact the parties by mail with further directions. A RESPONDENT OBJECTING TO THE NAME CHANGE MUST FILE A WRITTEN OBJECTION AT LEAST TWO COURT DAYS (excluding weekends and holidays) BEFORE THE DATE SPECIFIED. Do not come to court on the specified date. The court will notify the parties by mail of a future hearing date. Any Petition for the name change of a minor that is signed by only one parent must have this Attachment served along with the Petition and Order to Show Cause, on the other non-signing parent, and proof of service must be filed with the court. IT IS SO ORDERED. Filed Date: 12/05/2025 Maureen F. Hallahan Judge of the Superior Court 12/12, 12/19, 12/26/2025, 01/02/2026 CN 31549
Business Name(s): A. Latitude 33 Productions. Located at: 2123 Oxford Ave., Cardiff by the Sea CA 92007 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Mahsa Vahidi, 2123 Oxford Ave., Cardiff by the Sea CA 92007; 2. Leela Zhenia Paymai, 2123 Oxford Ave., Cardiff by the Sea CA 92007. This business is conducted by: A General Partnership. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 12/01/2025 S/Leela Zhenia Paymai, 12/26/2025, 01/02, 01/09, 01/16/2026 CN 31615
Notice of Self Storage Sale Please take notice Fast & EZ Vista located at 201 Guajome Street Vista CA 92083 intends to hold a public sale to the highest bidder of the property stored by the following tenants at the storage facility. The sale will occur as an online auction via www.storagetreasures. com on 1/9/2026 at 9:00 AM. Sandra Darden. This sale may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Certain terms and conditions apply. 12/19, 12/26/2025 CN 31566 NOTICE TO DEFENDANT: VICTOR HUGO ROCHA, an individual doing business as M15 Plastering: and Does 1-10 YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF; Mission El Camino LLC, a California limited liability company; Burger King Corporation and Puja Restaurant Group Inc. The name and address of the court is: Superior Court County of San Diego, North County Division, 325 S. Melrose Dr., Vista CA 92081 CASE NUMBER: 24CU030858N. The name, address, and telephone number of plaintiff ’s attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney, is: Douglas C. Heumann, 3132 Tiger Run Ct. Ste 106, Carlsbad CA 92010; phone 760-4506785. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT on February 20, 2025 at 1:30 P.M. in Department N-31 Superior Court County of San Diego, North County Division, 325 S. Melrose Dr., Vista CA 92081, Petitioners MISSION EL CAMINO LLC, a California limited liability company; BURGER KING CORPORATION, and PUJA RESTAURANT GROUP, INC. will request an order pursuant to Civ. Code §8482 releasing the property subject to the above referenced action from the mechanic’s liens filed by VICTOR HUGO ROCHA dba M15 Plastering. 12/12, 12/19, 12/26/2025, 01/02/2026 CN 31551 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE - CHANGE OF NAME CASE# 25CU064952C TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner(s): No Na Me filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Present name: No Na Me change to proposed name: No Me. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this Court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for a change of name should not be granted. Any person
Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9023690 Filed: Dec 18, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/ County Clerk. Fictitious
Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9023402 Filed: Dec 15, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/ County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Campelo Bookkeeping. Located at: 2381 Caringa Way #E, Carlsbad CA 92009 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Raphael Barbosa Marinho Campelo, 2381 Caringa Way #E, Carlsbad CA 92009; 2. Fabiana Nehnevajsa Campelo, 2381 Caringa Way #E, Carlsbad CA 92009. This business is conducted by: A Married Couple. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: Not Yet Started S/Raphael Barbosa Marinho Campelo, 12/26/2025, 01/02, 01/09, 01/16/2026 CN 31614 Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9023629 Filed: Dec 17, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Grand Joy Travel Agency. Located at: 1310 Santa Rita E #72, Chula Vista CA 91913 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Paola Grandio Alegria, 1310 Santa Rita E #72, Chula Vista CA 91913. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 05/24/2024 S/Paola Grandio Alegria, 12/26/2025, 01/02, 01/09, 01/16/2026 CN 31612 Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9022374 Filed: Nov 25, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Bob’s Mean. Located at: 1711 Bruce Rd., Carlsbad CA 92008 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Trevor Robert Doherty, 1711 Bruce Rd., Carlsbad CA 92008. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 10/20/2025 S/Trevor Robert Doherty, 12/26/2025, 01/02, 01/09, 01/16/2026 CN 31611 Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9023249 Filed: Dec 11, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/ County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Calliope Consulting. Located at: 13586 Jadestone Way, San Diego CA 92130 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Kerrie Lee Foss, 13586 Jadestone Way, San Diego CA 92130. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: Not Yet Started S/Kerrie Lee Foss, 12/26/2025, 01/02, 01/09, 01/16/2026 CN 31608 Fictitious Statement
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Filed: Dec 18, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Culture Cafe and Espresso. Located at: 1205 Auto Park Way, Escondido CA 92029 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Pierce Motor Holdings LLC, 5444 Paseo del Norte, Carlsbad CA 92008. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: Not Yet Started S/Mitchell D. Pierce, 12/26/2025, 01/02, 01/09, 01/16/2026 CN 31606
County of San Diego Recorder/ County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. JMPE Construction. Located at: 3767 Beta St., San Diego CA 92113 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: 1130 Wall St. #501, La Jolla CA 92037. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Japhet’s Painting Company LLC, 1130 Wall St. #501, La Jolla CA 92037. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: Not Yet Started S/Japhet Perez Estrada, 12/26/2025, 01/02, 01/09, 01/16/2026 CN 31600
Statement #2025-9022887 Filed: Dec 04, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Kathy Fleming Coaching. Located at: 7216 Lantana Terr., Carlsbad CA 92011 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Kathleen May Fleming, 7216 Lantana Terr., Carlsbad CA 92011. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: Not Yet Started S/ Kathleen May Fleming, 12/19, 12/26/2025, 01/02, 01/09/2026 CN 31586
Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9022705 Filed: Dec 03, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Olé the Brand; B. Olé. Located at: 4074 Marvin St., Oceanside CA 92056 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Gustavo Alvarez Jr., 4074 Marvin St., Oceanside CA 92056. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: Not Yet Started S/Gustavo Alvarez Jr., 12/19, 12/26/2025, 01/02, 01/09/2026 CN 31573
Sales LLC; B. Coastline Technical Sales. Located at: 1907 Misty Cir., Encinitas CA 92024 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: PO Box 231388, Encinitas CA 92023. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Coastline Technical Sales LLC, PO Box 231388, Encinitas CA 92023. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 02/23/2023 S/Ronald Flores, 12/19, 12/26/2025, 01/02, 01/09/2026 CN 31563
95816 Sacramento. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Sam People LLC, 2108 N St. #N, Sacramento CA 95816. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: Not Yet Started S/Sevde Ozlen, 12/12, 12/19, 12/26/2025, 01/02/2026 CN 31560
Mark Klos, PO Box 123, Cardiff CA 92007. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: Not Yet Started S/Jonathan Mark Klos, 12/12, 12/19, 12/26/2025, 01/02/2026 CN 31554
Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9023662 Filed: Dec 18, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Lexus Carlsbad. Located at: 5444 Paseo del Norte, Carlsbad CA 92008 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Pierce Motor Holdings LLC, 5444 Paseo del Norte, Carlsbad CA 92008. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: Not Yet Started S/Mitchell D. Pierce, 12/26/2025, 01/02, 01/09, 01/16/2026 CN 31605
Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9023585 Filed: Dec 17, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. SoCal Medical Thermography and Ultrasound. Located at: 1015 Chestnut Ave. #B3, Carlsbad CA 92008 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: 3880 Monserate Terrace, Fallbrook CA 92028. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Robin Dawn Badillo, 3880 Monserate Terrace, Fallbrook CA 92028. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: Not Yet Started S/Robin Dawn Badillo, 12/26/2025, 01/02, 01/09, 01/16/2026 CN 31599
Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9023278 Filed: Dec 11, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Funds Retrieval. Located at: 4140 Oceanside Blvd. #159, Oceanside CA 92056 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Ellis Advantage LLC, 2308 Via Puerta #D, Laguna Woods CA 92637. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 12/10/2025 S/Karen Ellis, 12/19, 12/26/2025, 01/02, 01/09/2026 CN 31585
Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9022797 Filed: Dec 03, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Ricks Mechanical. Located at: 11967 Lemon Crest Dr., Lakeside CA 92040 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Casey Daniel Ricks, 11967 Lemon Crest Dr., Lakeside CA 92040. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 11/01/2025 S/Casey Daniel Ricks, 12/19, 12/26/2025, 01/02, 01/09/2026 CN 31565
Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9022750 Filed: Dec 03, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. King Design Center. Located at: 10035 Carroll Canyon Rd. #D, San Diego CA 92131 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. King Remodeling Inc., 10035 Carroll Canyon Rd. #D, San Diego CA 92131. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: Not Yet Started S/Ilan Benisty, 12/19, 12/26/2025, 01/02, 01/09/2026 CN 31579
Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9022823 Filed: Dec 04, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Valeria’s Business Support. Located at: 21472 Pecan St., Wildomar CA 92595 Riverside. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Valeria Rivera Salampessy, 21472 Pecan St., Wildomar CA 92595. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 11/17/2025 S/Valeria Rivera Salampessy, 12/19, 12/26/2025, 01/02, 01/09/2026 CN 31564
Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9023661 Filed: Dec 18, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Carlsbad Car Rentals. Located at: 6030 Avenida Encinas #E, Carlsbad CA 92011 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: 5444 Paseo del Norte, Carlsbad CA 92008. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Pierce Motor Holdings LLC, 5444 Paseo del Norte, Carlsbad CA 92008. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: Not Yet Started S/Mitchell D. Pierce, 12/26/2025, 01/02, 01/09, 01/16/2026 CN 31604 Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9023660 Filed: Dec 18, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Lexus Escondido. Located at: 1205 Auto Park Way, Escondido CA 92029 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Pierce Motor Holdings LLC, 5444 Paseo del Norte, Carlsbad CA 92008. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: Not Yet Started S/Mitchell D. Pierce, 12/26/2025, 01/02, 01/09, 01/16/2026 CN 31603 Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9022050 Filed: Nov 20, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/ County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Legacy Tile; B. Legacy Tile and Stone. Located at: 9992 Muffin Ct., San Diego CA 92129 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Blake Kircher, 9992 Muffin Ct., San Diego CA 92129. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 11/19/2025 S/Blake Kircher, 12/26/2025, 01/02, 01/09, 01/16/2026 CN 31602 Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9023509 Filed: Dec 16, 2025 with
Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9023363 Filed: Dec 12, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. SummitWave Dynamics. Located at: 1488 Sandbar Dr., San Marcos CA 92078 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Kristin Albee, 1488 Sandbar Dr., San Marcos CA 92078. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: Not Yet Started S/Kristin Albee, 12/19, 12/26/2025, 01/02, 01/09/2026 CN 31593 Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9023268 Filed: Dec 11, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Vieira Financial Group. Located at: 16909 Via de Santa Fe #204 & 205, Rancho Santa Fe CA 92067 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: PO Box 1975, Rancho Santa Fe CA 92067-1975. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Thomas E. Vieira, PO Box 1975, Rancho Santa Fe CA 92067. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 01/01/2025 S/Thomas E. Vieira, 12/19, 12/26/2025, 01/02, 01/09/2026 CN 31592 Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9023481 Filed: Dec 16, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Solroot Behavioral Services & Consultation. Located at: 765 La Mirada Ave., Encinitas CA 92024 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Solroot LLC, 765 La Mirada Ave., Encinitas CA 92024. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: Not Yet Started S/Madeline Elyse Gelmetti, 12/19, 12/26/2025, 01/02, 01/09/2026 CN 31589 Fictitious
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Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9022813 Filed: Dec 04, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Expert Advisor Group. Located at: 1420 Kettner Blvd. #100, San Diego CA 92101 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: PO Box 5079, Incline Village NV 89450. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Kristi L Ghent, PO Box 5079, Incline Village NV 89450. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: Not Yet Started S/Kristi L Ghent, 12/19, 12/26/2025, 01/02, 01/09/2026 CN 31576 Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9022840 Filed: Dec 04, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. North County Networks & Computers; B. NcNetworks; C. SoCal Managed IT Services. Located at: 4141 Chasin St., Oceanside CA 92056 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. SoCal Network Design LLC, 4141 Chasin St., Oceanside CA 92056. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 01/01/2021 S/Troy Lowe Jr., 12/19, 12/26/2025, 01/02, 01/09/2026 CN 31574
Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9022076 Filed: Nov 20, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Coastline Technical
Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9023159 Filed: Dec 10, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. E.D.G.E. Located at: 2433 Manchester Ave., Cardiff CA 92007 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: 1155 Camino del Mar #127, Del Mar CA 92014. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Jamie Komen, 1155 Camino del Mar #127, Del Mar CA 92014. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 12/10/2025 S/Jamie Komen, 12/19, 12/26/2025, 01/02, 01/09/2026 CN 31562 Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9022803 Filed: Dec 04, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. San Diego Force FC. Located at: 10531 4S Commons Dr #130, San Diego CA 92127 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. 4S Ranch Youth Soccer Association, 10531 4S Commons Dr, #130, San Diego CA 92127. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 12/19/2016 S/Ryan Heine, 12/12, 12/19, 12/26/2025, 01/02/2026 CN 31561 Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9022798 Filed: Dec 03, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Steam & Foam Cleaning Services. Located at: 2108 N St. #N, Sacramento CA
Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9023106 Filed: Dec 09, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Alliance Jiu Jitsu Carlsbad. Located at: 2804 Roosevelt St. #B, Carlsbad CA 92008 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Perpetual Flow, 2804 Roosevelt St. #B, Carlsbad CA 92008. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 03/12/2017 S/Mark Vorgeas, 12/12, 12/19, 12/26/2025, 01/02/2026 CN 31559 Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9022736 Filed: Dec 03, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/ County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Investing by Design. Located at: 523 Rudder Ave., Carlsbad CA 92011 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Amanda Noeldechen, 523 Rudder Ave., Carlsbad CA 92011. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 08/20/2020 S/Amanda Noeldechen, 12/12, 12/19, 12/26/2025, 01/02/2026 CN 31558 Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9022649 Filed: Dec 02, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Klos Electric. Located at: 303 W. F St., Encinitas CA 92024 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: PO Box 123, Cardiff CA 92007. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Jonathan
Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9022457 Filed: Nov 26, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Danu Ragdolls. Located at: 6913 Quail Pl. #E, Carlsbad CA 92009 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Jeremy Ray Sherwin, 6913 Quail Pl. #E, Carlsbad CA 92009. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 01/01/2024 S/Jeremy Ray Sherwin, 12/12, 12/19, 12/26/2025, 01/02/2026 CN 31553 Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9022719 Filed: Dec 03, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Viemeister Construction. Located at: 1607 Tennis Match Way, Encinitas CA 92024 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Danny Otto Viemeister, 1607 Tennis Match Way, Encinitas CA 92024. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 02/13/2003 S/Danny Otto Viemeister, 12/12, 12/19, 12/26/2025, 01/02/2026 CN 31550 Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9022478 Filed: Nov 26, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Porteña Media. Located at: 13135 Shalimar Pl., Del Mar CA 92014 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and
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Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9022138 Filed: Nov 21, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. All Phases Const. Located at: 1633 S. Myers St. #2, Oceanside CA 92054 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Manuel Rivera Villaroman, 1633 S. Myers St. #2, Oceanside CA 92054. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 11/21/2025 S/Manuel R. Villaroman, 12/12, 12/19, 12/26/2025, 01/02/2026 CN 31533
Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 01/05/2024 S/Alivia Lim, 12/05, 12/12, 12/19, 12/26/2025 CN 31528
Located at: 7829 Quebrada Cir., Carlsbad CA 92009 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Discrete Holdings LLC, 7829 Quebrada Cir., Carlsbad CA 92009. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: Not Yet Started S/Sang Hoon Park, 12/05, 12/12, 12/19, 12/26/2025 CN 31517
Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9022107 Filed: Nov 20, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Dapper Singh. Located at: 3924 Sherbourne Dr., Oceanside CA 92056 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Vitruvian West Holdings LLC, 3924 Sherbourne Dr., Oceanside CA 92056. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: Not Yet Started S/Zamir Thind, 12/05, 12/12, 12/19, 12/26/2025 CN 31514
Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 03/24/2017 S/Emilie Hasrouty, 12/05, 12/12, 12/19, 12/26/2025 CN 31511
Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9022707 Filed: Dec 03, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Hydrovida. Located at: 6241 Yarrow Dr. #D, Carlsbad CA 92011 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Hydrovida, 6241 Yarrow Dr. #D, Carlsbad CA 92011. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 01/10/2019 S/Jared Furlong, 12/12, 12/19, 12/26/2025, 01/02/2026 CN 31536
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Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9022217 Filed: Nov 24, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. North County SD Handyman. Located at: 4594 Cove Dr.#2, Carlsbad CA 92008 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Darren Amador, 4594 Cove Dr. #2, Carlsbad CA 92008. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 11/01/2025 S/Darren Amador, 12/12, 12/19, 12/26/2025, 01/02/2026 CN 31532 Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9022643 Filed: Dec 02, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. MedRN Legal Nurse Consulting. Located at: 819 Chamise Ct., San Marcos CA 92069 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Alivia Lim, 819 Chamise Ct., San Marcos CA 92069. This business is conducted by: An
Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9022466 Filed: Nov 26, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Seaside Specialty Construction Inc. Located at: 6074 Corte Del Cedro, Carlsbad CA 92011 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: 7040 Avenida Encinas #104-304, Carlsbad CA 92011. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Seaside Specialty Construction Inc., 7040 Avenida Encinas #104-304, Carlsbad CA 92011. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 10/01/2021 S/Steven R. Gough, 12/05, 12/12, 12/19, 12/26/2025 CN 31527 Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9022232 Filed: Nov 24, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Aloha Spirits. Located at: 1921 Winterwarm Dr., Fallbrook CA 92028 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Becky Lou Gonzalez Ms., 1921 Winterwarm Dr., Fallbrook CA 92028. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 11/04/2014 S/Becky Lou Gonzalez Ms., 12/05, 12/12, 12/19, 12/26/2025 CN 31518 Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9022453 Filed: Nov 26, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Pacific Innovations.
Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9022411 Filed: Nov 26, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. FOXWITHPEN. Located at: 3668 Azure Cir., Carlsbad CA 92008 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Isamu Arie, 3668 Azure Cir., Carlsbad CA 92008. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: Not Yet Started S/Isamu Arie, 12/05, 12/12, 12/19, 12/26/2025 CN 31516 Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9022401 Filed: Nov 25, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/ County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Wright Light Studios. Located at: 7027 Camino Pacheco, San Diego CA 92111 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Jacob Scott Wright, 7027 Camino Pacheco, San Diego CA 92111. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: Not Yet Started S/Jacob Scott Wright, 12/05, 12/12, 12/19, 12/26/2025 CN 31515
Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9022372 Filed: Nov 25, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/ County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. The Product Canopy. Located at: 7548 Viejo Castilla Way, Carlsbad CA 92009 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. The Product Canopy LLC, 7548 Viejo Castilla Way, Carlsbad CA 92009. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 10/31/2025 S/Summer K. Rogers, 12/05, 12/12, 12/19, 12/26/2025 CN 31513 Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9022318 Filed: Nov 25, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. EMI Today. Located at: 15144 Susita St., San Diego CA 92129 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Emilie Hasrouty, 15144 Susita St., San Diego CA 92129. This business is conducted by: An
Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9022306 Filed: Nov 25, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Solana Hair. Located at: 722 Genevieve St. #I, Solana Beach CA 92075 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Stacy A. Prida, 722 Genevieve St. #I, Solana Beach CA 92075; 2. Stephen Fischer, 722 Genevieve St. #I, Solana Beach CA 92075; 3. Jermaine D. Turpin, 722 Genevieve St. #I, Solana Beach CA 92075. This business is conducted by: A General Partnership. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: Not Yet Started S/Stacy A. Prida, 12/05, 12/12, 12/19, 12/26/2025 CN 31507 Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9022105 Filed: Nov 20, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Causey Accounting Solutions. Located at: 2563 Navarra Dr. #C, Carlsbad CA 92009 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Ashley Willoe Causey, 2563 Navarra Dr. #C, Carlsbad CA 92009. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 10/31/2025 S/Ashley Willoe Causey, 12/05, 12/12, 12/19, 12/26/2025 CN 31506
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FISH & THE SEAWEEDS
Join us for a spirited celebration with Fish and the Seaweeds, who will be cranking out iconic covers of The Grateful Dead. Come join us picnic-style on our expansive lawn and try our new season release, Green Buds IPA. No cover. Family-friendly for all ages. Free, 4-6 p.m. Jan. 1 at Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens – Liberty Station, 2816 Historic Decatur Rd, San Diego.
DON FRIESEN
Award-winning comedian Don Friesen makes his Bornemann debut with “Break a Leg,” a hilarious new special inspired by the freak pre-show injury that almost stopped the show. High-energy delivery, clever clean humor, and stories about life, marriage and parenting have made him a favorite on Showtime, Netflix and SiriusXM. $40, 7-8:30 p.m. Dec. 26 at The Bornemann Theatre, TERI Campus of Life, 555 Deer Springs Rd, San Marcos. 2 PIANOS, 4 HANDS
Back by popular demand, get ready for an interlude of music and riotous laughter as Richard Todd Adams and Max Roll take us on a musical comedic journey about their wouldbe careers as concert pianists. The talented duo trade stories about piano lessons, pushy parents, and eccentric teachers while playing everything from Bach to Billy Joel. $70, through Dec. 31 at North Coast Repertory Theatre, 987 Lomas Santa Fe Drive, Suite D, Solana Beach, CA 92075.
DEC. 27
BLAME BETTY
Enjoy live music by Blame Betty. Cannon Art Gallery and Chapters Cafe will be open so guests can enjoy an evening of culture with friends. Free, 5 p.m. at Carlsbad City Library, 1775 Dove Ln, Carlsbad.
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and dying. 10 to 11:30 a.m. $195, 5:30-9:30 p.m. Dec. Dec. 27 at Seaside Center 31 at A.R. Valentien, 11480 for Spiritual Living, 1613 N Torrey Pines Rd, La Jolla. Lake Dr, Encinitas.
DEC. 28
HAYLEE LACROIX
Join us at Mantra Sukha Tea Lounge for a heart-centered evening of reflection, release, and intention as we prepare to welcome the new year guided by herbalist Haylee LaCroix. The evening will include drum healing, a hawthorn plant meditation, and time for community connection, creating a grounded and supportive container for inner listening and renewal. $35, 7:309 p.m. Dec. 28 at Mantra Sukha, 390 Oak Ave, Carlsbad.
DEC. 29
WINTER CAMP
NEW YEAR’S EVE DINNER
Ring in 2026 at Cellar Hand with a four-course New Year’s Eve menu featuring seasonal local dishes — Liberty Farms duck breast, handmade tortelloni, local produce, and a spiny lobster bouillabaisse — optional pairings, and a bubbly toast before midnight. Reserve now. $125, 5 p.m. at Cellar Hand Restaurant, 1440 University Ave, San Diego. NOON YEAR’S EVE
Kick off the New Year with a celebration made just for kids. Our Noon Year’s Eve event features fun themed crafts, colorful face paint, a special countdown to noon, and a dance party. It’s the perfect way to ring in the new year before naptime. Free with museum admission, 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Dec. 31 at Children’s Museum of Discovery, 320 N Broadway, Escondido.
Grab your scientist thinking caps and join us as we explore the winter season. Ages: 4-8 years old. $195-$225, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Dec. 29-31 at Children’s THE DINNER DETECTIVE Museum of Discovery, 320 OLD HOLLYWOOD GLAM Solve a hilarious who- N Broadway, Escondido. Ring in 2026 in undunit over a multi-course paralleled style at Europa dinner at The Dinner DeVillage’s most anticipated tective Carlsbad, where New Year’s Eve celebration, anyone could be the killer, ESCONDIDO ROLLER RINK Old Hollywood Glam. Walk even at your table. $99.95, Join us in beautiful, the red carpet, pose for pa6-8:30 p.m. on Dec. 27, 31; historic downtown Es- parazzi-style photos, and Jan. 10, 24; and Feb. 13-14 condido, for a festive vibe, enjoy signature cocktails at The Cassara Carlsbad, filled with holiday magic! during a glamorous cock5805 Armada Dr, Carlsbad. Besides our many small tail hour. Savor a delicious businesses and restaurants, three-course plated dinBRUNCH TAKEOVER you’ll find an outdoor roller ner, dance under sparkling Cellar Hand hosts a rink, Maker’s Market, and a lights, and welcome the festive brunch takeover nearby Winter Wonderland New Year with a midnight with Michi Michi cinna- at the California Center for champagne toast and dramon rolls, Cuban empana- the Arts. $5-$10, 4-8 p.m. matic balloon drop for this das, special babkas, curat- through Jan. 4 at Upper black-tie NYE party. Ages ed candles, and their full East, 155 E Grand Ave, Es- 21+ only. $145.92, 8 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Dec. 31 at La brunch menu. 10 a.m. at condido. Sala da Ballo Toscana at Cellar Hand Restaurant, Vienza, 41200 Via Europa, 1440 University Ave, San Temecula. Diego.
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DEC. 31
DEATH CAFE
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MERRY CHRISTMAS and Happy Holidays from The Coast News to all our readers, advertis- Day at The Grill at Torrey Pines, where a festive holers, elected officials, supporters and local businesses. Photo by James David Phenicie
NEW YEAR’S EVE DINNER
Ring in New Year’s Eve at A.R. Valentien with a five-course tasting menu and optional wine pairing. Enjoy refined dining and scenic views for an unforgettable end to 2025. $95-
NYE DINNER AT PIPER
Bid farewell to the year with an evening of coastal elegance at Piper. Savor a multi-course menu inspired by land and sea, featuring locally sourced ingredients,
iday brunch awaits, complemented by a mimosa and Bloody Mary bar. 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Jan. 1 at The Grill at Torrey Pines, 11480 N Torrey Pines Rd, La Jolla.
thoughtful pairings, and a touch of festive sparkle. Whether you’re toasting with loved ones or marking a new beginning, Piper offers a setting that feels both intimate and unforgettable. $55-$125, 5-10 p.m. Dec. 31 TEEN AND ADULT BALLET at Piper, 105 Mission Ave, Teen and adult ballet Oceanside. classes start on Jan. 3 at the Encinitas Community NYE CEREMONY Center. Sculpt long, lean The community is in- muscles, improve balance, vited to welcome 2026 coordination and flexibilin joy and peace. Dissolve ity. Taught by Marti Neal. what you want to release $74.90-$107.90, 9 a.m. at for 2025 and set power- Encinitas Community Cenful intention for 2026 in ter, 1140 Oakcrest Park Dr, a supportive community. Encinitas. Available on Zoom. Registration is appreciated but not required. You can find CALL FOR ARTISTS The Escondido Art Asthe Zoom link on the registration site. Appropriate sociation will take in art for teenagers through se- for its “New Beginnings” nior citizens. Contact Rev. Gallery Show. Local artist Dr. Christina Tillotson at Ted Washington will judge christina@enhancing.com the show. The winning enfor more information. Free, tries will be critiqued by the 7-8:30 p.m. Dec. 31 at Sea- judge and his comments side Center for Spiritual posted on the association Living, 1613 Lake Dr, Enci- website for public viewing. Free, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. from nitas. Jan. 7 to Feb. 6 at Escondido Art Association , 121 W NERD COMEDY Ring in the New Year Grand Ave, Escondido.
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with laughter at a sharp, alcohol-free comedy show headlined by Brian Kiley and hosted by Tim X Lee. The theater welcomes a relaxed crowd ready to laugh with clear heads. Tim opens with his signature PowerPoint comedy, using clever slides to turn seemingly complex topics into instant punchlines, blending stand-up with science for relatable, visual humor. $30-$45, 7-8:30 p.m. Dec. 31 at Sunshine Brooks Theater, 217 N Coast Hwy, Oceanside.
JAVA JOE’S REUNION
San Diego Folk Heritage presents the third Java Joe’s Reunion Show. Join master of ceremonies Billy Galewood and Java Joe, as we host an all-star lineup of luminaries from the legendary coffeehouse: Berkley Hart, Gregory Page, Jack Tempchin, The Lovebirds (Veronica May and Lindsay White), Lisa Sanders and Brown Sugar, Shawn Rohlf, John Katchur, Bug Guts, Joel Rafael, Randi Driscoll, Rob Deez and Kenny Eng. $25-$35, 4-6 p.m. Jan. 3 at San Diego Oasis Center NYE DINNER AT VALLE Ring in the New Year at Rancho Bernardo, 17170 with an extraordinary eve- Bernardo Center Dr, San ning at Valle, where Chef Diego. Roberto Alcocer presents a special multi-course tasting KING TIDE BRUNCH Experience one of La menu inspired by Mexico’s vibrant ingredients and the Jolla’s most breathtaking spirit of celebration. Wel- traditions. During the seacome 2026 surrounded by son’s highest tides, waves ocean views, candlelight, crash dramatically against and the flavors that define The Marine Room’s panour Michelin-starred kitch- oramic windows, creating
WELCOME TO WATERSHED
Join us for a guided hike on one of our stunning preserves in North County and learn more about our conservation efforts focused on natural habitat preservation. Free, 9-11:30 a.m. Jan. 3 at Various Locations in North San Diego County, 92026, Escondido.
JAN. 8
SPEED NETWORKING
Join Solana Beach TEAM speed networking event at Crust Pizzeria every 2nd Tuesday of the month. Discover the power of networking in Solana Beach with the TEAM Referral Network, a vibrant community of business professionals dedicated to mutual growth and quality referrals. $15, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Jan. 8 at Crust Pizzeria, 124 S Solana Hills Dr, Solana Beach.
JAN. 9
CARLSBAD GARDEN CLUB
The Carlsbad Garden Club will meet for its “member’s share” meeting, during which members share best practices, biggest goofs, favorite tools, garden tips, and more. Guests are welcome. Free, 1-3 p.m. Jan. 9 at Carlsbad City Library, 1775 Dove Ln, Carlsbad. VISTA GARDEN CLUB
The Vista Garden Club will hear a presentation on ranunculus and the Carlsbad Flower Fields in the Azalea Room. Jo Ellne Guthrie will be the speaker. Free, 1:45 p.m. at Gloria McClellan Senior Center, 1400 Vale Terrace Dr, Vista. POWAY WINTER FESTIVAL
Join us for the Poway Winter Festiva and experience the magic and charm of winter like never before. Whether you’re building a snowman, sledding down the snow hill, roasting marshmallows by the campfire, making silly faces in our free photo booth, or taking a spin around the synthetic skate rink; there is bound to be something for everyone. Free, 5-9 p.m. Jan. 9 at Poway Community Park, 13094 Civic Center Dr, Poway.
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ed to make sure that it made an impact.” The committee will gather additional input from students, faculty, staff, and administrators, trustees said. “I think we have a way forward, and hopefully in January we’ll be able to kind of accelerate things,” Hamilton-Bleakley said.
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Before it can begin the search for a new superintendent/president, the board still needs to approve a contract with a consultant, a decision likely to occur next month. The board heard a presentation from one potential consultant, PPL Inc., at its Dec. 10 meeting and will hear from another, ACCT Governance Consulting Services, in January. Rodriguez noted that during the last search in 2021, the board selected from a “menu” of services offered by its consultant and completed addi-
tional steps in-house. As part of the process, the board will also designate members to a first-level committee consisting of college and community stakeholders to guide the search. While the ultimate decision on a candidate will be left entirely to the board, district staff said it is crucial to gather as much community feedback as possible. “I cannot emphasize enough the importance of voice from our college community, our entire community,” said Assistant Superintendent/Vice President of Human Resources Anna Pedroza. “I would imagine that everybody’s goal, each of the five of you, your goal is to hire a president who will be here for many years, and so it’s about making sure that it’s the right fit for this college.” Trustees discussed whether the first-level committee should include board members, with Pedroza noting that the committee requires a significant time commitment. The board opted not to render a decision at the meeting. The board also appointed Dr. Tina Recalde, Palomar’s assistant superintendent and vice president of instruction, as interim superintendent/president while the college searches for a permanent candidate. “I am honored by the Governing Board’s decision and appreciate the opportunity to lead our faculty, staff, and administrators as we continue our collegewide commitment to increasing enrollment and positively impacting our students as they pursue their educational and career goals,” Recalde said.
ost organizations don’t struggle because their mission lacks value. They struggle because the people they need to reach can’t easily understand what they’re trying to say. That gap between intention and perception is where even the strongest initiatives lose momentum, and it remains one of the most persistent challenges in public life today. After many years leading advocacy efforts for major organizations and supporting nonprofits through complex issues, I’ve learned that even the best ideas will fall short if they aren’t communicated clearly and consistently. An advocacy agenda without the support of a broader strategic plan — one that includes strong messaging, accessible materials, community engagement, and a unified visual identity — is far more likely to stall. Advocacy cannot stand alone. It needs an integrated communication ecosystem to support it. In today’s environment, communication isn’t something you “bolt on” once a project is already in motion. It is the operating system for how organizations interact with stakeholders, policymakers, supporters, and critics. Clarity is currency. People are asked to process more information than ever before, and they do so quickly. If an organization doesn’t tell a compelling and coherent story, it risks being ignored — or, worse, misunderstood. A common challenge I see is when internal language drifts into external messaging. Teams know their work inside and out. They’ve lived it, shaped it, debated it. But that familiarity often leads to communication that is overly technical, overly detailed, or wrapped in acronyms and shorthand that mean little to people outside the organi-
donation. Foundations may also allocate a percentage of each program-specific donation to a larger shared fund, but donors must be able to opt out. Prior to the MOU, the CCA Foundation would automatically allocate 25% of each donation made to a specific club to a general fund for athletics, arts, or STEM to support wider programs. The MOU also requires regular financial reports to the district; retention of supporting materials, such as receipts, invoices, and approval emails; filing Form 990 with the IRS; and documentation and approval of all credit card transactions, with monthly reconciliation of cash and investments. Foundations must also establish a pre-approval
process to verify documentation before distributing funds and maintain appropriate liability insurance. The topic of the livestream in the CCA gym came up repeatedly during the meeting. Some community members, as well as trustees Michael Allman and Anderson, said the entire CCA Foundation board, made up of parent volunteers, should step down. CCA Foundation President Regina Twomey stepped down the day after the Dec. 12 meeting. “Terrible, terrible incident. Failure systemically on multiple levels,” Allman said of the incident. Other community members urged the board not to rush a decision due to the controversy and noted that more collaboration
with the foundations is needed. “I understand there's an incident driving this, but I urge caution so that mistakes are not made and that people have the time to make thoughtful plans,” said Melissa Fischel. Trustee Rimga Viskanta emphasized that the foundations are indispensable partners to the district and provide crucial support to student programs, and reminded the community that foundations and the district are on the same team. However, she said this situation highlighted the need to change how facility rentals are managed. “A deeply troubling incident brought heightened attention to facility rentals at our school sites. Sometimes,
FACULTY AND staff and students have raised concerns about board actions they say have left members of the campus community feeling unsupported. Courtesy photo/Palomar College
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foundations. However, the board ultimately chose not to move forward at that time. Trustee Phan Anderson said that adopting these changes earlier could have prevented situations like the recent CCA gym rental. “If we had taken care of that and took over the facility rental back then, who knows? We may not have gotten ourselves into this situation that is quite embarrassing,” Anderson said. The MOU also standardizes the fees that can be charged per donation to ensure consistency across all four foundations. Each foundation may charge an administrative fee of up to 10% on each
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In the past month, the board has also addressed allegations from the PFF that it violated the Brown Act, which outlines requirements for open public meetings. In an Oct. 21 cease-anddesist letter to the board of trustees, the PFF noted that earlier that month, thenboard president Kaiser had allowed two community members who led the Pledge of Allegiance at the meeting to speak for several minutes about their community work. PFF said the presentation from the two individuals was not agendized, and that they were allowed extra time to speak that was not afforded to those who spoke during the public comment period of the meeting, where each speaker is limited to three minutes. At a Dec. 10 meeting, the board shared a letter of unconditional commitment stating that they did not admit any wrongdoing but would cease the actions described by the faculty foundation. “In order to avoid unnecessary litigation and without admitting any violation of the Brown Act, the Board of Trustees hereby unconditionally commits that it will cease, desist from, and not repeat the challenged past action as described above,” the letter stated. Kaiser also told The Coast News that the names of the community members who led the Pledge of Allegiance were clearly listed on the agenda, and that she allowed them to share remarks in “As Board President, I believe strongly in fostering meaningful community engagement throughout our district. It is important that we encourage participation
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from those we serve. Allowing them a few minutes to speak was a small but important way to honor their contributions and strengthen the connection between the Governing Board and the community,” Kaiser said. Beyond the cease-anddesist letter, PFF leaders have also raised concerns about past instances in which board members had their cameras turned off when joining board meetings remotely. Hamilton said that when cameras are turned off, it’s hard to tell whether board members are listening to the public and engaging in the meeting. Kaiser also addressed these concerns, stating that trustees are not required to have their cameras on when attending board meetings remotely. “The specific requirements that apply depend on the type of teleconferencing used, and the Board ensures it strictly complies with these requirements,” she said.
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CUTTING THROUGH NOISE: Galvanized Strategies partners with organizations to develop clear, consistent communication that supports growth and advocacy goals. Stock photo
zation. I’ve reviewed materials that were rich in passion and purpose but nearly impenetrable to the audiences they were meant to reach. When stakeholders can’t grasp the message, even supportive ones hesitate. Clear communication solves that. Once an organization defines the core message — what it wants people to understand, feel, and do — everything becomes easier. The narrative sharpens. Visual design begins reinforcing rather than distracting. Websites, presentations, public testimonies, social media, and in-person conversations all start echoing the same themes. That consistency builds trust, and trust is the foundation of influence. In my work, I’ve seen organizations regain momentum simply by realigning their message with their mission. Sometimes it involves simplifying overly complex explanations. Sometimes it means reframing the narrative around urgency, opportunity, or community impact. Other times it requires developing an entirely new set of tools — from fact sheets to storytelling assets to branded materials that make the work concrete rather than abstract. Whatever the path, the result is the same: clarity accelerates progress. Integrated communi-
cation doesn’t mean avoiding nuance or polishing reality. It means presenting information in a way that respects the audience’s time and intelligence while giving them a clear path to understanding. It means recognizing that communication is not a decorative skill — it is a strategic function essential to moving any initiative forward. When communication becomes intentional and aligned, advocacy becomes stronger. Teams become clearer about what they’re trying to achieve. Community partners understand how to support the effort. Policymakers grasp why the issue matters. And the organization itself gains confidence in its voice. A strong mission is essential. But a strong mission communicated with purpose — consistently, clearly, and strategically — is what inspires action. If your organization is wrestling with how to tell its story, connect with stakeholders, or translate complex work into something people immediately understand, I’m always glad to help you chart that course. You can reach me at aaron@galvanizedstrategies.com or 760-889-3609.
terrible events make manifest the cracks in our systems. It is our responsibility as trustees to acknowledge
them, address them, and repair them so they cannot widen into something more serious,” said Viskanta.
Aaron J. Byzak, MBA, is the Chief Strategist and Lead Consultant for Galvanized Strategies.
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