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Blue line drawn

Facing hours of public concern earlier this week over a recent video appearing to show federal agents staging in the Dove Library parking lot, Carlsbad’s police chief drew a bright line between local policing and federal immigration enforcement. Story on 3.

Police find injured e-bike rider

By City News Service

OCEANSIDE — A 52-year-old man was seriously injured early Feb. 11 while riding an electric bicycle, according to the Oceanside Police Department.

Patrol officers found the man shortly after midnight with critical injuries in the roadway near Coast Highway and Seagaze Drive, police said. The rider suffered trauma to his head and upper body.

Personnel from the Oceanside Fire Department transported the man to Scripps La Jolla for emergency treatment.

The department’s Traffic Safety Unit is investigating because of the severity of the injuries. It remains unclear whether any other vehicles or parties were involved.

Authorities urged anyone with information about the collision to contact traffic investigator Kevin Lissner at 760-435-4651.

Later Wednesday morning, emergency crews safely rescued a trucker whose big rig crashed partway off a rain-slick freeway bridge in Oceanside, leaving the driver suspended some seven stories above the San Luis Rey River.

The non-injury accident took place at about 5 a.m. Wednesday on northbound Interstate 805, just south of Harbor Drive, according to the Oceanside Fire Department.

Emergency crews arrived to find the cab of the tractor-trailer hanging off the edge of the San Luis Rey Bridge with the driver trapped inside about 70 feet above ground level, the city agency reported.

Firefighters stabilized the vehicle, then removed its rear cab window, allowing them to pull the trucker to safety.

STR limits greenlit

State OKs rules in Encinitas, Del Mar

By Leo Place

DEL MAR — Proposed regulations for short-term rentals in the cities of Del Mar and Encinitas can now go into effect following approval by the California Coastal Commission at its meeting on Feb. 5 in Half Moon Bay.

Del Mar has been attempting to implement regulations for shortterm rentals, also known as STRs or vacation rentals, for several years, a process that has sparked contention and legal challenges from STR operators.

The Thursday meeting marked the second time that Del Mar has brought an STR ordinance before the commission. The city banned new STRs in 2016 and then adopted a restrictive ordinance in 2017 that was ultimately rejected by the commission, sending the city back to the drawing board.

Following delays due to the COVID-19 pandemic and legal challenges, the city began drafting a new ordinance, which was adopted in 2024.

“It’s been over 10 years that we’ve been working on this, so this is a huge milestone for us to be here before you like this,” Del Mar Principal Planner Amanda Lee told the commission.

The ordinance, approved by the commission in a 7-2 vote, requires all short-term rental owners to register with the city and obtain a permit. It also caps the total number of STR permits in the city at 129,

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Carlsbad hears residents’ worries over police, ICE

By Cameron Adams CARLSBAD — The

Carlsbad City Council devoted more than two and a half hours last week to discussing immigration-related policies and hearing resident concerns about the Carlsbad Police Department’s role and legal limitations in relation to federal immigration enforcement.

At the direction of the City Council, Police Chief Christie Calderwood presented an informational report during a Feb. 3 meeting that outlined the department’s observations of recent federal immigration activity in Carlsbad and clarified whether local officers were involved.

In California, state and local law enforcement agencies are prohibited from using their resources to investigate, detain or arrest people solely for federal immigration enforcement purposes.

The discussion occurred amid heightened community concern after a video circulating online appeared to show Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers staging in the Dove Library parking lot, prompting questions about the city’s role in such operations.

During the presentation, Calderwood emphasized repeatedly that the Carlsbad Police Department does not participate in immigration enforcement operations.

“We understand that the federal government’s current approach to immigration enforcement has created concern and uncertainty,” Calderwood said.

“The Carlsbad Police Department firmly believes that trust between our community, to include our immigrant communities, and local law enforcement is essential to public safety. It is important to me as the chief that we have a strong, collaborative relationship with our community members and I believe we have decades of working side by side with our community to show that.”

Department policy, informed by Senate Bill 54, or the California Values Act, instructs officers to serve residents regardless of immigration status, to avoid status inquiries except when legally required, and to ensure that victims and witnesses feel safe reporting crimes.

Under Policy 428, Carlsbad officers cannot act on ICE administrative warrants.

Federal criminal arrest warrants, however, are enforceable by local authorities if the violation is discovered during an unrelated law enforcement contact and the person had previously been removed from the country for an aggravated felony.

Local officers may enforce state law when called to act, including to maintain scene safety, but the Carlsbad Police Department does not coordinate with federal agents on immigration-specific operations, Calderwood said.

“Our communication with federal immigration officers has been extremely limited because of SB 54,” she said.

Calderwood said those policies have been clearly communicated to officers.

Councilmember Teresa Acosta said that based on the presentation and related discussion, it was clear to her “how highly trained, qualified and committed our police department is.”

Acosta put forth a motion, approved unanimously, to add “Know Your Rights” and other federal information resources to the city’s website.

Jennifer True, senior assistant city attorney, reiterated the limitations on city and state law enforcement agencies, citing another state law, the California Transparent Review of Unjust Transfers and Holds (TRUTH) Act.

The TRUTH Act requires local law enforcement agencies to provide written notice to individuals when

federal immigration authorities request an interview — which the individual can decline — or a transfer of custody, according to True.

True said the city’s approach to immigration enforcement is “not a matter of policy preference or local discretion,” but rather a complex state-level legal framework that “define clear boundaries, impose specific obligations and provide en-

forceable protections to the public.”

‘Trust and clarity’

The Feb. 3 City Council meeting included 30 public speakers who signed up to express a range of opinions about immigration enforcement. Many speakers said social media has contributed to a national sense of division.

The majority expressed fear and frustration with current federal immigration policies and actions, while others said opposition to federal enforcement efforts was misguided and dangerous given the need to curb illegal immigration.

Several residents urged the city to take additional steps to clearly define boundaries between local law enforcement and federal immigration authorities.

Narima Lopes, a District 3 resident, said she appreciated the work Carlsbad police do in areas such as homelessness response but asked the council to formally codify and publish policies clarifying that officers “do not enforce federal immigration law, do not participate in immigration raids, and are not involved in immigration-focused operations.”

Other residents called for greater transparency and stronger procedural

protections. Beverly Marston, a Carlsbad resident, said she was concerned about ICE’s presence in the city and wanted assurances regarding information sharing with federal agencies.

“Our community deserves trust and clarity from our police department,” Marston wrote.

Not all residents shared the same concerns. Kelly Le Berthon, of Carlsbad, wrote that police officers “deserve to have the full support of the City Council and the community when it comes to doing the jobs they are hired to do — enforce our laws,” warning against adopting new policies she said could undermine public safety.

Councilmember Kevin Shin praised Calderwood for her leadership and transparency, while also voicing his support for peaceful resistance and documenting government actions.

“I do think that citizens have to act,” Shin said. “I think if they’re seeing what takes place and it looks like it’s a constitutional violation, you have cameras now — you’ve got your iPhones or whatever. Go out there and continue to do what you’re doing if you feel scared about our own government.”

Calderwood said that maintaining peaceful protests, such as the recent “No Kings” protests, depends on

communication and shared trust between protesters and police.

“While the First Amendment is robust, it does not present immunity from all laws,” she said. “Peaceful protests are nonviolent and nonthreatening. We’ve made it clear with those protesting that we do not tolerate lawlessness in our city and we’ve had great success with people exercising their First Amendment within the limits of the law.”

Councilmember Melanie Burkholder said it “breaks my heart” to hear that residents may be afraid to call the police due to immigration enforcement concerns.

Burkholder encouraged residents to direct their concerns to officials who can influence federal policy.

“I just want to encourage the public, you’ve heard a lot tonight about how this body can’t impact laws in Congress, but you all can,” Burkholder said. “I do know our Congressman Mike Levin is extraordinarily responsive to residents. He’s been extremely helpful to me when I’ve needed to reach out to him for various reasons. I would encourage communicating with his office.”

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Encinitas banks on new speed trap

By Jerome Stocks

Back in the bad ’ol

early days of the automobile, cars were viewed as dangerous, scary things, and the speed limits were established for “public safety.”

This seemed reasonable, and some towns became fond of posting speed limits at artificially low speeds.

One may reasonably ask, why would they do such a thing? Well, it turns out that traffic citations for speeding brought a revenue source to small town budgets, and since automobiles were viewed largely as dangerous playthings for the rich and the money would presumably mostly come from out-of-towners who weren’t aware of these artificially low speed limits, nobody got too worked up about it.

That’s where the phrase “speed trap” comes from.

The Automobile Club, formed in 1905, had roving patrols that warned motorists of a speed trap ahead with what became known as the “AA salute.” By the way, motorcyclists on the road to this day warn oncoming riders with specific hand gestures if a police unit is up ahead.

ner that could be considered “reasonable,” including driving at a reasonable speed.

Well, that turned out to be the 85th percentile, based on measurements of all traffic on that roadway. It was determined that the speeds of the 85th-percentile drivers on that road were reasonable.

This became known as the “reasonable man theory,” also called the “reasonable person standard.” And so, by basing speed limits on observed driver behavior rather than arbitrary ones, a defensible limit could be set, the public could rely on more rational and consistent regulations, and they could accept that speed limits are there for safety.

In California, the speed survey-based 85th-percentile speed limit became legally entrenched by a 1959 law, passed specifically to prevent cities from posting arbitrary, low speedtrap speed limits for revenue-generating purposes.

ciples is that higher speeds lead to more severe crashes, so we should lower speed limits.

Mind you, this is a blanket statement. A belief that has abstract and theoretical logic to it, but we don’t drive on abstract or theoretical roads. So naturally, the California Legislature took action!

In October 2021, Assembly Bill 43 was passed by the state Legislature and signed into law by the governor. This new law allowed California cities and counties to set speed limits without conducting a speed study.

Yes, you read it here. This is why you can now get a speeding citation for going over 30 mph on Coast Highway between the Chesterfield Drive and the Solana Beach border. And this, on a clean, straight stretch of road largely without businesses, intersections, or driveways.

The views, thoughts and opinions expressed on this page are solely those of the authors and do not reflect the views, thoughts and opinions of The Coast

Landlords are not the enemy

By Alan Pentico

San Diego’s lead-

ers are talking a lot about being “pro-housing.” We hear it in speeches, policy announcements, and campaign platforms.

The mayor’s recent State of the City address made commitments to offer up more city land for housing, advance community plan updates, and launch a new Neighborhood Homes policy. We applaud his focused attention to the housing crisis.

But if we’re serious about housing, we need to be honest about something that’s often left unsaid: Housing doesn’t exist without landlords. After all, every apartment, duplex, fourplex, or backyard unit requires someone to finance, insure, maintain and manage it over time.

Too often, landlords are portrayed as focused

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But soon the automobile became a regular person’s conveyance, especially after Henry Ford introduced the Model T in 1908. In 1900, there were 8,000 automobiles, and they were an oddity; by 1910, there were 500,000, and by 1916, there were over 2 million cars on the roads of America.

Needless to say, the setting of speed limits for financial gain rather than safety was viewed by the now-driving public in a very negative light.

So, with an eye toward creating practical, enforceable and what would be perceived as “safe” speed limits, the regulatory folks looked at past traffic engineering studies and determined that most people drive in a man-

And so that’s how speed limits were set until recently. The state of California, SANDAG, and many cities have now adopted a program started in Sweden in 1997 called Vision Zero, which has a noble-sounding core goal: Create a transportation system in which no one dies or suffers a serious injury from traffic crashes.

Wow. Not one death. Not one serious life-altering injury. That’s a tall order. One of Vision Zero’s prin-

Our City Council lowered the speed limit way below what any speed survey would find to be the 85th percentile. Welcome to Encinitas’ new speed trap. This is not about safety. A cynic would say it isn’t arbitrary either.

The state has a multibillion-dollar budget deficit, and AB43, which allows this, is one way to increase revenue. How convenient.

Jerome Stocks is a former mayor and city councilman of Encinitas.

We see many landlords who go above and beyond because they care. Landlords who set up payment plans when a tenant loses a job. Owners who delay rent increases for years to keep long-term tenants stable.

They are our community’s housing providers. New national research from the National Apartment Association shows that, on average, 89 cents of every rent dollar goes right back into operating the property and supporting the local community. Nearly half of that goes to the mortgage. Another large share covers maintenance, insurance and utilities. About 10 cents of every dollar of rent goes directly to property taxes, helping fund schools, fire protection, and other essential public services.

If San Diego wants to be truly pro-housing, it needs to stop treating landlords as the problem and start recognizing them as partners.

only on money. That caricature doesn’t match reality, especially in this region, where most rental housing is provided by small and mid-size owners. These are people who know their tenants by name, who change the light bulbs, who wield paint rollers and climb under sinks to fix leaky pipes.

Many of them have bent over backward to keep people housed during tough times.

One woman who owns a handful of small homes in Chula Vista manages them herself. She finds her tenants through referrals, and she looks for people who have been through a rough patch, such as domestic violence, but who are committed to improving their situation.

Sometimes a tenant falls behind on rent, and when that happens, she offers a payment plan. She’s willing to take the risk because it gives her so much satisfaction to offer a stable home to someone who needs it.

Despite the framing of landlords as profiteers, what’s left is slim. Rental housing is a narrow-margin business, not a gold mine, the NAA study confirms. And when costs rise — such as insurance, utilities, labor, taxes — landlords often absorb the increase.

If San Diego wants to be truly pro-housing, it needs to stop treating landlords as the problem and start recognizing them as partners.

Being pro-housing means rejecting policies like the duplicative “rental fees” measure that would pile on red tape and compliance costs for landlords. And it means expanding the rental assistance that supports tenants and landlords alike — a critical issue as federal housing subsidies like Section 8 face major cuts. It’s great to support new home construction, but being pro-housing means supporting the people who keep housing available today. Landlords are not the enemy in this crisis; they are ready to be part of the solution.

Alan

Pentico is the executive director of the Southern California Rental Housing Association.

Landlords like this are backbones of the community. Unfortunately, the Chula Vista landlord said she feels overwhelmed by all the new paperwork that the city requires for rental homes. She has thought about selling her properties.

Firework costs boy his hand

By City News Service

OCEANSIDE — A 15-year-old boy suffered severe injuries, including the loss of a hand, after a firecracker detonated last week while he was holding it, authorities said.

The incident occurred around 9 a.m. on Feb. 5 in the 300 block of North Horne Street, just west of Interstate 5 and north of Mission Avenue, according to the Oceanside Fire Department.

The explosion caused the “traumatic amputation” of the teen’s right hand and severe burns to his chest and face, the department reported.

Paramedics airlifted the boy to the burn unit at UCSD Medical Center in San Diego for specialized care.

The private use of recreational fireworks is illegal throughout San Diego County.

“The Oceanside Fire Department reminds the community that fireworks pose serious risks, especially to minors, and urges residents to follow all safety guidelines and local regulations regarding the use of fireworks,” officials said.

Pedestrian hit, killed near Palomar College

A pedestrian died last week after being struck by a vehicle along West Mission Road near Palomar College, the San Diego County Sheriff’s Office reported.

Deputies from the sheriff’s San Marcos Station responded to reports of the collision around 7:50 p.m. on Feb. 6 and discovered the pedestrian in the westbound lanes of West Mission Road. Investigators learned the pedestrian was struck by a Honda minivan.

Despite lifesaving efforts by first responders, the pedestrian was pronounced deceased at 8:15 p.m., the Sheriff’s Office said.

The driver remained at the scene and cooperated with investigators, and it is unknown whether drugs or alcohol were a factor in the collision, according to the department.

The collision is being investigated by the San Marcos Sheriff’s Station Traffic Unit.

Anyone who witnessed the incident or has additional information is encouraged to contact the San Marcos Sheriff’s Station at (760) 510-5200.

— Leo Place

seat in Encinitas this November, challenging incumbent Bruce Ehlers. Courtesy photo/Rimga Viskanta

Viskanta jumps into Encinitas mayor’s race

Union-backed

trustee wants to ‘steady the ship’

By Leo Place

ENCINITAS — San Dieguito Union High School District Trustee Rimga Viskanta is seeking the top seat in Encinitas in the November election, challenging the city’s current mayor, Bruce Ehlers.

Viskanta, who lives in Old Encinitas, has served on the SDUHSD board of trustees since 2022, overseeing the district and setting policy for its five middle schools and four high schools. The union-backed candidate also served on the Encinitas Union School District board from 2016 to 2020.

Mayoral elections are held every two years in Encinitas, and Ehlers won the seat in 2024 over former mayor Tony Kranz.

As mayor, Viskanta said she will focus on safer streets, traffic and housing solutions that fit Encinitas, addressing homelessness from a regional perspective, climate resilience and community involvement to empower residents and groups to prepare for environmental risks.

However, she said it’s important to connect with and hear many different voices throughout the community to inform her priorities, rather than making specific campaign promises right off the bat.

“The thing compelling me to run is the online climate that is so divisive, but when I meet people face to face, it always feels cordial and like we have more common ground than we real-

ized. I want my campaign to be about bringing together different voices, versus me coming in saying, ‘Here’s precisely what I think is the solution,’ ” she said.

In recent years, Viskanta has worked on the oversight and implementation of climate initiatives as a senior management analyst for the City of Solana Beach and as a group program manager for the County of San Diego’s Sustainability and Environmental Justice Office.

She has also worked as a management consultant for government clients, and is currently an accounting manager for a real estate company. She holds a bachelor’s degree in environmental science, a master’s in public administration and a master’s in governance.

Viskanta said these experiences working as a city-level staff member, leading climate initiatives and working in housing, in addition to her leadership on local school boards, make her uniquely equipped to address issues in the city.

“I understand how city government works from the inside, and I know how to turn good ideas into real outcomes. I’ll lead with transparency, collaboration and a commitment to move Encinitas forward,” said Viskanta.

One area of improvement, she said, is within the climate in the Encinitas City Council chambers. Viskanta said council members sometimes overstep their role by micromanaging or even berating city staff.

“I think the current climate in the City Council chambers is one where they are designing traffic projects from the dais. I don't think they're respecting the

CEA offers relief on rates

By Leo Place CARLSBAD

— Clean Energy Alliance customers experiencing cost burdens from rising utility bills now have options for rate relief under a new program approved last month.

As of Feb. 1, residential and commercial customers can opt down to CEA’s base plan to achieve rate parity with SDG&E. This option will be available through the end of the year.

CEA board members unanimously approved the program at their Jan. 29 meeting. Discussions about rate relief began late last year amid rising utility rates throughout California and the country.

portfolios.

According to Tim Lindl of Keyes and Fox LLP, which advises CEA, there are also other market forces at play that are beyond CEA’s control.

One factor contributing to rising rates is the California Public Utilities Commission’s recent change to the calculation of the market price benchmark, which determines the market value of electrical capacity.

expertise of staff,” she said. “I’m not there to rock the boat; I just want to steady the ship.”

When it comes to housing, particularly state housing mandates, Viskanta said she believes people in the region are fairly aligned in their views on what’s working and what’s not.

However, she said she would prefer to work collaboratively with legislators and other partners to reform state housing law rather than try to change things through lawsuits.

“I want to work with our representatives to reform specific housing policies that have these unintended consequences in our community. I really want to look at RHNA (Regional Housing Needs Allocation) reform, and different Housing Element requirements,” Viskanta said.

She would also like to shift the city’s energy toward adapting to the realities of climate change, including bolstering fire resistance.

Other races

Along with the mayor’s seat, Encinitas residents will also vote in November for the District 3 seat held by Councilmember Joy Lyndes and the District 4 seat held by Councilmember Marco San Antonio.

Lyndes has announced that she is not running for re-election. San Antonio, who was appointed to the seat last year, has not confirmed whether he will run again.

Last week, Brad Lefkowits, a small business owner and chair of the city’s Urban Forest Advisory Committee, announced he will run for San Antonio’s District 4 seat.

We don’t have to agree on everything to BE KIND TO ONE ANOTHER

“I think this is a very challenging time,” said CEA Board Member and San Marcos City Councilwoman María Nuñez. “I continue to receive really a lot of concern from residents, and how difficult it is for them to try to pay for their necessities, high rent, and their utilities.”

CEA has three service tiers, and new customers are automatically enrolled in the second tier, known as Clean Impact Plus, which includes 50% renewable energy and 75% carbon-free energy. Over 90% of CEA’s approximately 275,000 customers are enrolled in Clean Impact Plus.

The rate relief program allows customers to opt down to Clean Impact, which offers 50% renewable energy and guarantees a monthly bill that is equal to or lower than SDG&E's for their vintage (the year they began CEA service).

Current projections for 2026 indicate that Clean Impact Plus residential customers will pay between $11.54 and $14.34 more on their monthly bills than SDG&E customers. Under the rate relief program, customers will save up to $2.80 compared to SDG&E.

CEA also explored the opt-down option for agricultural customers but found they would still pay a premium compared to SDG&E. Instead, CEA is implementing a 6.9% overall rate reduction for agricultural customers to reduce costs.

Since CEA has fewer than 300 agricultural accounts, the rate reduction will not have a significant impact on the agency’s budget, CEO Greg Wade said.

One of the main causes of rising rates is an increase in the Power Charge Indifference Adjustment, or PCIA, which reflects the difference between the actual costs SDG&E pays for energy resources and their current market value.

PCIA rates have been rising due to a decline in the market value of utility

The California Community Choice Association, which represents CEA and other community choice aggregates, is fighting back against these calculations, arguing that they unfairly shift more of the cost burden for energy from investor-owned utility customers to those enrolled in community choice aggregates.

The association has also accused the CPUC of illegal retroactive ratemaking by applying the new calculation not only to 2026 rates but also to 2025 rates.

“Clean Energy Alliance along with San Diego Community Power filed an application for rehearing of the ERRA (Energy Resource Recovery Account) forecast decision, arguing that this year's rates are also the result of impermissible retroactive rate making,” Lindl said.

Wade said CEA will be able to maintain a “very solid position” financially, even with the loss of money under the rate relief program. If around 30,000 residential customers opted down, that would cost CEA around $5.1 million, he said.

The rate relief program will also have a slight impact on CEA’s number of days’ liquidity on hand, which the agency is trying to increase to achieve an investment-grade credit rating.

Marketing for the program will require a somewhat counterintuitive approach, as CEA usually encourages customers to opt for a higher plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Wade said they will provide communication tools via social media as well as materials shared with board members and stakeholders.

CEA also implemented a bill calculator tool on its website so residents can compare their rates and look at credit offerings.

For more information about the rate relief program, customers can visit thecleanenergyalliance. org or call CEA's customer service line.

CEA is a community choice aggregate formed in 2019 that provides alternative energy resources to the North County cities of Carlsbad, Del Mar, Solana Beach, Escondido, San Marcos, Vista, and Oceanside.

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About the Community Planning Group

As Fallbrook is an unincorporated community without city government, it has a planning group that addresses certain needs of the community and works with the County of San Diego. The Fallbrook Community Planning Group is comprised of 15 members living in the Fallbrook area elected by registered voters. The members must be at least 18, reside in the planning group area and be registered to vote in that planning group area as well.

Planning group members are not county officials. They are advi sors to the ad ministrators of the county. They are not empowered by ordinance or pol icy to render a decision of any kind on behalf of the County of San Diego or its elected or appointed officials.

brook Community Plan.

Parks and Recreation: Parks, trails, park development, and public recreational facilities within the Fallbrook Community Planning area. Reviews projects that are subject to the Fallbrook Trails Map and works with County Park and Recreation Department.

These members have four-year terms and have the opportunity to advise and assist county officials on matters of planning and land use affecting the group’s area. The purview of the group is limited to community issues related to planning or land use. Meetings are open to the public and held in a public place. Officers are elected annually for positions of chairs, vice-chair, secretary and other officers deemed necessary by the group. The group chair appoints the chairs of all subcommittees from the elected members of the group. Community members can also serve on the subcommittees.

Committees of the Fallbrook Planning Group are as follows:

Circulation: Roads, traffic circulation and sidewalks throughout the Fallbrook Community Planning area. Also works with County Traffic Advisory Committee and County Department of Public Works on recommendations for signals, stop signs and prioritizing road work and sidewalks.

Land Use: Development as it pertains to the use of the land, zoning, number, and type of dwelling units and types of projects within the Fallbrook Community Planning area. Works with County planners on a project’s conformance with the Fall-

Vista slows roll on tiny homes

By Cameron Adams VISTA —

The

Vis-

ta City Council is seeking additional review before moving forward with a proposed ordinance that would allow movable tiny homes within the city.

In a unanimous vote on Feb. 10, the council directed the Planning Commission to evaluate the concept and return with recommendations. Movable tiny homes are dwelling units designed to be towed and typically differ from accessory dwelling units, or ADUs, because they sit on wheels rather than a permanent foundation.

rate concerns about a staff recommendation to allow movable tiny homes in areas where single-family housing and ADUs are permitted, but to exclude in other neighborhoods.

Public Facilities: Utility-related projects such as cell towers which require a major or minor use permit. Reviews aesthetics, height and surrounding landscaping. Works with County Planners on conformance with Community and County regulations. Also makes recommendations for utility pole replacement projects, undergrounding of utilities, water issues (acquisition, supply, wastewater systems), landfills, quarries, and law enforcement and energy issues.

Design Review: Visual look of projects including design, aesthetics, architecture, circulation, parking and signage for conformance to the Fallbrook Design Guidelines. Includes commercial, industrial, multi-family and some single residential projects. Works with the County Zoning Department.

Current members serving on the Fallbrook Planning Group are:

• Aldo Alvidres

• Stephani Baxter

• Stephen Brown

• Chair Eileen Delaney

• Lee De Meo

• Jeniene Domercq

• Kelly Hansen

• Thomas Harrington

• James Loge

• Roy Moosa

• Kathleen Morris

• J.J. Neese

• Ross Pike

• Scott Spencer

• Debbie Williams

Currently, the Fallbrook Community Planning Group meets at 6:30 p.m. on the third Monday of the month in person in the Fallbrook Public Utility District (FPUD) conference room. Members of the public can also attend virtually on Zoom. Information: fallbrookplanninggroup.org or email Eileen Delaney, Chairperson, at Eileen. Fallbrook@gmail.com.

“I just don’t think that we have enough consensus and or enough information at this point,” Council Member Corinna Contreras said. “So I think the planning commission could review this discussion in a more thorough fashion and utilize their professional expertise to kind of help us craft something that maybe would have more consensus once it comes back.”

The council last discussed the issue in October, when it directed staff to conduct additional research and return with more information, according to city documents.

Patsy Chow, the city’s assistant director of community development, said staff examined regulations in other jurisdictions statewide, toured a movable tiny home and met with experts, stakeholders and members of the public.

Chow said the goal was to identify common practices and policies across jurisdictions so as “not to reinvent the wheel.”

A staff report for the

Bhat-Patel acknowledged the city’s limitations but said the fear surrounding immigration enforcement is “not abstract, it’s very real,” particularly for children in the community.

“When fear keeps people from leaving their homes — which we heard

Feb. 10 meeting compared requirements and timelines for ordinances implemented between Dec. 2019 and Sep. 2025 in the cities and counties of San Diego, Los Angeles and San Jose, as well as Santa Clara County.

All require units to be registered with the California Department of Motor Vehicles. All but Santa Clara County set maximum floor areas between roughly 400 and 430 square feet, and three also established minimum sizes of about 150 square feet. The city of San Diego requires units to be one story, while other jurisdictions allow up to two stories or heights of about 16 feet.

All cities except San Jose prohibit units from self-propulsion, or moving under their own power.

Among the more significant differences were standards governing where the homes could be placed on a property and how they must be designed. Rules for building materials, windows and setbacks vary by municipality. Staff also noted that under state law, movable tiny homes can be classified as either primary residences or ADUs.

Last year, San Diego

today — going to work or going to school, it stops just being about policy and a policy issue, it becomes a public health issue as well,” Bhat-Patel said. “I want you all to know that, at least from my perspective, I see that and take it very seriously.”

In a statement to The Coast News, Denise Ramirez, public informa-

County planning officials determined that tiny homes on wheels could be permitted in unincorporated communities under its existing zoning ordinance, which sets building standards in those areas.

The units must sit on paved pads with barriers to prevent movement.

Tiny homes cannot be used for hotels or boarding houses, per county guidelines.

Councilmember Jeff Fox said he was concerned that regulating movable tiny homes as ADUs could leave the city vulnerable to future state laws that might override local ordinances. On the other hand, Fox said, classifying them as primary residences could also allow property owners to add an ADU.

Regardless, well-intentioned policies could create unintended consequences if not fully vetted, Fox said.

“There are enough concerns and complications that I’d like our planning commission — people who are more knowledgeable than I am — to look at the potential externalities before I make any strong recommendations,” he said.

Contreras raised sepa-

tion officer for the Carlsbad Police, addressed residents’ concerns about the video that appears to show federal authorities staging at the Dove Library.

“We are aware of the video circulating on social media showing federal authorities parked in the Dove Library parking lot on Monday, Dec. 1, 2025,” Ramirez said. “While we cannot confirm the federal agencies’ actions or enforcement activity because we were not involved, we want to reassure the community that the City of Carlsbad and the Carlsbad Police Department follow

“I really believe in property rights and I will always stand firm that folks have purchased this property and they also deserve to have free market options,” Contreras said. “And seeing that the market has provided such a limited amount of options, I would hate that government comes and kind of over reaches and says, ‘I’m sorry but you’re not going to be able to have the same option that your neighbor across the street has simply because you are within an artificial boundary of a specific zone.’”

She asked that residents in the Townsite Specific Plan area be given the option to participate in whatever ordinance is ultimately adopted.

Deputy Mayor Dan O’Donnell, pointing to the relatively small number of movable tiny homes permitted in other cities compared with ADUs, questioned whether easing regulations would significantly boost housing supply.

O’Donnell said he also worried about the units being used primarily as shortterm rentals and about their impact on infrastructure.

“I’d be open to making sure that these don’t end up in a bunch of front yards all over the city — I think that defeats the purpose of what we’re trying to accomplish with these,” O’Donnell said. “But I agree we need to be exploring every option.”

Senate Bill 54, known as the ‘California Values Act,’ which outlines a clear separation between local law enforcement responsibilities and federal immigration enforcement.

“Carlsbad Police Officers do not enforce federal immigration law, do not participate in immigration raids and are not involved in immigration-focused operations. There was no enforcement activity in or at our libraries. While we do not have authority over federal enforcement activities, we remain committed to ensuring the safety and trust of our community.”

O’side moves dredging to fall

By Leo Place

OCEANSIDE — The City Council agreed in a 4-1 vote last week to pilot shifting the schedule of its annual sand dredging project from the spring to the fall, in an attempt to more effectively retain sand on city beaches.

Under the annual sand dredging program, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers pulls up sand from the mouth of the Oceanside Harbor and pumps it onto city beaches. The project makes for safer boat navigation in the harbor, and bulks up shrinking beaches with 200,000 to 300,000 cubic yards of new sand.

Dredging has typically taken place in the spring to replenish beaches in time for the summer, said Coastal Zone Administrator Jamie Timberlake, noting that this is based on a decision made in the 1960s.

However, research by the Army Corps of Engineers and the city over the past 25 years indicates that shifting the program to the fall and placing the sand further south could be more effective.

“Since this decision about spring dredging, which was made in the 60s, there have been major advances to our understanding of currents, wave patterns, and sediment transport,” Timberlake said.

Currently, sand is dredged in the spring before the change in swells. Because the beaches are at their thinnest at this time, a significant amount of sand is needed just to place the pipe before pumping can begin on the rest of the beaches.

Dredging in the fall or winter would make placing the pipe easier and allow more sand to reach the city’s southern beaches, which have been particularly sand-starved. Staff said sediment would likely flow in the opposite direction, away from the harbor, leading to a natural distribution of sand farther south.

“Certainly, the way that we are currently operating and placing the sand, there’s a very high unlikelihood that sediment would ever make it south to south Oceanside from the channel dredging itself,” Tim-

Carlsbad updates ADUs rules

City to install more EV parking spaces in Village

By Cameron Adams CARLSBAD —

The city of Carlsbad has updated its accessory dwelling unit regulations on size, number, location and parking to better align with state law.

Under Carlsbad's new rules, adopted unanimously by the City Council at a Feb. 3 meeting, attached ADUs that add square footage are limited to 50% of the main dwelling's area or 1,200 square feet, whichever is greater, with a minimum of 800 square feet.

said.

The council voted unanimously Feb. 3 on the consent calendar to appropriate $147,000 from the public facilities fees fund to the project’s capital improvement budget. The funding is expected to cover remaining costs, including construction, contingency and inspections.

The city has already spent nearly $400,000 to purchase the equipment, complete designs and obtain permits, according to records.

berlake said.

Another benefit of the schedule change is that the additional sand would provide a buffer for city infrastructure during any major winter storms, staff said. More activities could also take place on local beaches in the spring months, when dredging usually prevents many events.

This year, the city will still dredge as usual in April, and then do the first fall dredge in September. The supplemental dredge will require the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to request additional funding from Congress.

Implementing fall dredging this year will not cost the city anything, Timberlake said, and the city can return to the spring-only schedule if needed.

Council members supported the plan in a 4-1 vote, with Mayor Esther Sanchez opposed.

Deputy Mayor Eric Joyce said that while there are some unknowns, research shows that dredging in the fall could be very beneficial.

“I know the change is scary. It is truly an experiment, just like everything we’re doing with the ocean. These are experiments we have to be very careful and thoughtful and deliberate about,” Joyce said. “I’m hopeful the benefits far outweigh the downsides, and if we’re wrong, then I am ready to switch right back with everybody else in the community.”

Representatives from Save Oceanside Sand (SOS Oceanside) supported the schedule change and urged the council to move forward.

“Dredging the harbor in fall will allow for placement of sand further south to more effectively assist in restoring south Oceanside’s sand-starved beaches, a conclusion that was supported by the army corps, multiple consultants, and city staff,” said Charlie Bowen of SOS Oceanside. “Change can be difficult, but change is required if we are to meet that goal.”

Other residents said changing to fall dredging could be disastrous. Some shared concerns that win-

Detached ADUs are now limited to 1,200 square feet on one-family dwelling lots, while ADUs on twoand multi-family dwelling lots are regulated by state law.

One-family lots are limited to a maximum of three units: one junior ADU, or JADU; one converted ADU; and one attached or detached ADU. Existing multi-family lots are allowed a maximum of eight detached ADUs. The new codes do not apply to new projects, which remain limited to two detached ADUs.

ADUs, also known as granny flats or in-law units, may not exceed the number of dwelling units associated with the primary housing unit or units on the property and are subject to the same design standards, including setbacks and height limits. The changes remove the previous one-story maximum requirement.

Additional local code changes specify that when a parking space is demolished in conjunction with the construction of, or conversion to, an ADU, replacement parking is not required, except on lots west of the rail corridor and those bounded by the rail corridor, Interstate 5, Avenida Encinas and Batiquitos Lagoon, according to the city.

The ordinances reflect recent state laws, including Senate Bills 477 and 1211 and Assembly Bill 2533, which took effect Jan. 1, 2025. The updates amend the zone code and local coastal program under Title 21, as well as the municipal code under Titles 6 and 20. Last week's vote marked the second reading after the measures were introduced the previous week. The ordinances take effect 30 days after adoption.

While ADUs are often considered a relatively quick way to add housing, upfront costs can be a barrier, with permitting fees ranging from $2,000 to $4,000, depending on square footage, according to the city's FY 2024-25 Master Fee Schedule.

Construction costs typically range from about $10,000 for a simple bedroom conversion to $300,000 for a higher-end companion unit. Many ADUs are exempt from impact fees because they do not meet the square-footage

threshold requirement.

To help cut time and costs, the city offers free, preapproved ADU plans that can save homeowners months of planning and design time and thousands of dollars in private architectural fees, according to city information.

Carlsbad’s updates come as North County cities have increasingly relied on ADUs in recent years to expand housing supply under relaxed state rules, with Encinitas promoting permit-ready plans, Del Mar exploring incentives for deed-restricted units, and Vista seeing homeowners add ADUs for family and rental needs.

ADUs aren't without controversy, however. The Coast News previously reported that garage conversions and additional units can bring tensions over parking, traffic and tenants in single-family neighborhoods.

EV Parking

The Carlsbad City Council has advanced plans to install additional paid electric vehicle charging stations in the city’s downtown Village area.

When completed, the project will add six charging stations to the city-owned parking lot on State Street, about a half block southeast of the intersection with Carlsbad Village Drive. Of the six, two will be Level 3 fast chargers, and four will be Level 2 chargers, each capable of serving two vehicles at a time, according to city documents.

The additions would bring the total to seven charging stations at the lot, including the existing charger, and expand capacity to support up to 12 vehicles at once. Users pay fees for the charging service, the city

Since the construction estimate of $193,000 falls below the $220,000 threshold, the city manager or a designee may award the contract to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder through an informal bidding process.

Most of the project’s funding, $350,000, comes from a California Energy Commission grant included in the state’s Budget Act of 2023. Councilmember Teresa Acosta thanked Assemblymember Tasha Boerner, D-Encinitas, for helping secure the state funds.

“I just want to thank her for fighting for Carlsbad and making sure that we get funding for our electric vehicle charging stations,” Acosta said.

Construction is expected to be completed by late summer 2026.

— Cameron Adams

Store of wealth

Silver has been used as money for over 4,000 years, from ancient civilizations like Mesopotamia and Rome to the U.S. bimetallic standard until the 19th century.

Until 1958, our dollar bills were redeemable in silver, and our loose change was made of 90% silver. One of the main reasons for this is because silver is a store of wealth.

A store of wealth is an asset that maintains or increases its purchasing power over time, protecting against inflation, economic instability, and currency devaluation.

When the dollar was tied to silver, up until the mid-20th century, its supply was constrained by precious-metal backing. From that point forward, the dollar was no longer backed by silver and began to inflate and lose purchasing power over time.

Our current dollars are losing purchasing power because they are not backed by silver and instead rely on government trust rather than intrinsic value.

Essentially, the government was once restrained in its ability to spend by the amount of silver and gold it held in reserve and by its ability to borrow.

Today, the U.S. carries close to $40 trillion in debt, a figure that continues to grow as the dollar functions as fiat currency rather than traditional money.

Silver’s global supply is limited by mining out-

put (about 27,000 metric tons annually), making it scarce and resistant to debasement. In contrast, the Federal Reserve can create new dollars at will, which can lead to inflation.

For example, the U.S. money supply (M2) grew by more than 25% in 2020 alone, diluting the value of existing dollars.

Silver has often appreciated relative to the dollar during inflationary periods, helping preserve purchasing power.

From 1971 to 1980, for instance, silver prices rose from $1.39 to over $50 per ounce amid high inflation, while the dollar lost roughly half of its purchasing power. Dollars erode in value through inflation, which is essentially a hidden tax.

Silver also has significant industrial uses, including electronics, solar panels, and medical applications, ensuring demand beyond its monetary role.

Dollars, by contrast, are paper or digital entries with no inherent utility and are vulnerable to extreme inflation, as seen in cases such as Zimbabwe in 2008 or Argentina in recent decades, where currencies collapsed while precious metals retained value.

The bottom line: if you want to preserve the purchasing power of your savings, it is important to consider all options, including silver.

There are risks associated with any investment, so do your due diligence.

Hayden Gerson is an Austrian School economist focused on educating the public about precious metals and crypto. This commentary is provided for general information. It is not intended as investment advice. Investors should do their own research or consult a professional adviser.

Who’s NEWS?

news and special achievements for North San Diego County. Send information via email to community@ coastnewsgroup.com.

DEAN’S LIST

The following students made the fall dean’s list at their respective institutions: Charlee Riddle of Carmel Valley at Mississippi State University; Tori Green of San Marcos at the University of Albany in New York; Brody Harriff of San Marcos at Drake University in Iowa; James Crotty, Ian Saam and Valerie VanDamme of San Diego at Worcester Polytechnic Institute in Massachusetts; Kiera Finnerty of San Marcos at Purchase College in New York; Lauren Tranisi of Carlsbad and John Liebig of San Diego at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln; Emma Butcher of Encinitas and Cavanaugh Hughes of Carlsbad at Miami University in Ohio; Gavin Cook of San Diego at Ursinus College in Pennsylvania; and Jack Brockmeier, Brendan Kelley, Peyton Miller and Leila Wheeler of Carlsbad, Rochelle Michaelson of Oceanside, Sienna DiLandri of Rancho Santa Fe, Ryan Hartmann, Sydney Karpman, Lucciana Lucia, Cassidy Matwiyoff, Gaby Mitrani, Amanda Phillip, Addison Redfield and Brett Stirle of San Diego, and Noah Corke of San Marcos at the University of Alabama.

TOP ADMINISTRATORS

Cory Gregory, Principal of San Pasqual High School; Dr. Martin Casas, Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services for the Escondido Union High School District; and Eric Frandsen, principal of Surfside Academy in Oceanside, received educational administration awards from the Association of California School Administrators in their respective categories.

FIRE SAFETY

The Escondido Fire Department received a Class 1/1X Public Protection Classification from the Insurance Services Office, which is responsible for evaluating fire protection capabilities of departments nationwide. This is the highest rating possible and fewer than 1% of departments in the country earn the rating.

TRANSIT FACILITIES

Baker Alloush has been named director of facilities for the North County Transit – San Diego Railroad. Alloush has over 15 years of experience in facilities and

maintenance operations.

AIRPORT LEADERSHIP

Atif Saeed will succeed Kimberly Becker in March as the San Diego County Regional Airport Authority's next president and chief executive officer. Saeed is currently the CEO of the city of Philadelphia’s Department of Aviation and has also worked at Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, and Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport.

CRC AWARD FINALISTS

The Community Resource Center announced the finalists for its inaugural Community Impact Awards recognizing individuals and organizations committed to serving those facing food insecurity, homelessness and domestic violence across North County San Diego. Winners will be announced at an event at Lomas Santa Fe Country Club on March 6. The Compassion in Action Award – individual finalists are: Lee Auerbach, board member and team leader of Encinitas Fill-ABelly; Richard Hostetter, founder of Feeding All God’s Children; Dr. Ana Serrano, director of God’s Heart Ministry: Las Valientes; and Jordan Verdin, founder of Humanity Showers.

The Compassion in Action Award - group finalists are: the BOOST Program in Encinitas; Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank; Saint Andrew's Episcopal Church in Encinitas; and The Woman’s Club of Carlsbad. The Youth Changemaker Award finalists are: Zachary Rees, Lucas Schalch and Sebastian Trumbore. The Excellence in Leadership Award finalist is Alicia Kitagawa, executive director of Life Science Cares San Diego. And the CRC CARES Award honorees are Dottie Fortman and the TaylorMade Golf Company.

CANINE RECOVERY

Gertie — a 1-year-old, boxer blend believed to have

been bred to be a bait dog in the illegal world of dog fighting — begins the road to recovery after being presumed dead when found on the side of the road covered in scars and severely emaciated near Tulare. The veterinary team at Helen Woodward Animal Center said that despite the abuse, she remains gentle, affectionate and trusting at the outset of her weeks-long recovery process.

BIRD REWILDS

Through a collaboration involving SeaWorld, the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance and the San Diego Humane Society, a female western snowy plover has been reintroduced to the wild. The bird — part of a threatened species due in part to nesting directly on sand — was reduced as an egg from a high-risk area in 2020 and after years of veterinary treatment and recovery, she was cleared for release on Feb. 5.

WETLANDS DAY

UC San Diego and the San Diego Bird Alliance hosted the annual Love Your Wetlands Day in celebration of scientific research, environmental stewardship and community engagement at the Kendall-Frost Mission Bay Marsh Reserve on Feb. 7. Kellie Uyeda, Executive Director of the UCSD Natural Reserve System, said in a statement that the event, which began in 2005, “gives the community a chance to see that work up close while participating in hands-on stewardship that supports the future of the marsh.”

RESTAURANT OPENING

The Fish Shop opened a new location in Oceanside on the Coast Highway. Billy Ramirez, the restaurant’s owner and partner, said the new location “is exciting and just feels right,” adding Oceanside has “a great vibe” and “we’re stoked to be a part of it.” The other Fish Shop locations are at Point Loma, which opened in 2018; Encinitas, 2014; and Pacific Beach, 2010.

BASKETBALL MILESTONE Gavin Fletcher, a junior at Pacific Ridge School in Carlsbad, scored the 1,000th point of his career in a game against St. Joseph Academy. Fletcher became the third player in program history to reach that mark. Head coach Chris Burman said that “while Gavin is an extremely talented scorer, he also stands out on and off the court for his relentless work ethic, team-first mentality, and leadership as a captain.”

GOLF WINNER

Mark Harmsen of Encinitas won the Hogan Flight at the Rancho Santa Fe Amateur Championship, hosted by the Santaluz Club on Feb. 2. The flights were divided by skill level, with Harmsen besting a field of 99 golfers by shooting a 78 that included four birdies.

Pets of the Week

JIGGLYPUFF is the Rancho Coastal Humane Society’s pet of the week. She is a 5-year-old, 14-pound domestic short hair cat with a tabby coat. Jigglypuff is independent and loves living life at her own pace, but has lived with other cats too. She could use a supportive family to help with her weight loss journey, but would be a cozy, charming companion with big personality.

The $100 adoption fee includes a medical exam, spay, up-to-date vaccinations, registered microchip and a one-year license if the new home is in the jurisdiction of San Diego Humane Society’s Department of Animal Services. Information stop by RCHS at 389 Requeza St., Encinitas, call 760-7536413 or visit SDpets.org.

TILLY is the San Diego Humane Society’s pet of the week. She is a 7-yearold, 47-pound mix of Australian cattle dog and blue heeler.

Tilly is active in mind and body. She loves going on an adventure or playing herding-style games. Tilly always wants to be part of the action. She does best with calmer dogs that can give her space.

Tilly is at the Escondido campus and has an adoption fee of $165. Fees include spay/neuter services, current vaccinations, permanent microchip identification, an incentive for pet insurance and a license for residence in the city limits of Carlsbad, Del Mar, Encinitas, Escondido, Oceanside, Poway, San Diego, San Marcos, Santee, Solana Beach and Vista.

Information:

mane.org/adopt or call 619-299-7012

LEGALS LEGALS LEGALS LEGALS

CITY OF DEL MAR

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN

that on Wednesday, the 25th day of February, 2026, at 6 p.m., (or as soon thereafter as practicable) in the City of Del Mar Town Hall, 1050 Camino del Mar, Del Mar, California, the Design Review Board will conduct a public hearing on the following:

Application: DRB25-015

APN: 300-060-20-00

Location: 1335 Crest Road

Owner/Applicant: Nicole and Ari Gesher Revocable Trust

Applicant Representative: Marcos Vanorden De Assis, Matrix Design Studio Zone: R1-40 Overlay Zone: Blu Slope Canyon, WUI

Environmental Status: Exempt pursuant to Section 15303 (a) (Class 3 – New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures).

Sta Contact: Monique Gil, Associate Planner, 858-7043653 or mgil@delmar.ca.us

Description: A request for a Design Review Permit to construct a 273 square foot detached single-car garage with an attached 78 square foot covered porch, and associated six-foot-tall fencing on the north side yard.

Public Testimony: 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 Design Review Board meetings by addressing the Design Review Board 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 Planning Sta prior to the announcement of 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 planning@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.

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.

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CITY OF DEL MAR

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Wednesday, the 25th day of February, 2026, at 6 p.m., (or as soon thereafter as practicable) in the City of Del Mar Town Hall, 1050 Camino del Mar, Del Mar, California, the Design Review Board will conduct a public hearing on the following: Application: DRB25-020, LC25-005, CDP25-017 APN: 299-181-10-00

Location: 422 Culebra Street

Owner/Applicant: Naveen and Andrea Rao

Applicant Representative: Matthew Burr, Wallace E. Cunningham, Inc.

Zone: R1-10

Environmental Status: Exempt Sta Contact: Jean Crutch eld, Associate Planner, 858-7043647 or jcrutch eld@delmar.ca.us

Description: A request for Design Review, Coastal Development and Land Conservation Permits for the

CITY OF ENCINITAS

DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT

LEGAL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BY THE CITY COUNCIL

PLACE OF MEETING: Council Chambers, Civic Center 505 South Vulcan Avenue Encinitas, CA 92024

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 ORIGIN, SEX, RELIGION, VETERANS STATUS OR PHYSICAL OR MENTAL DISABILITY IN EMPLOYMENT OR THE PROVISION OF SERVICE. IF YOU REQUIRE SPECIAL ASSISTANCE TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS MEETING, PLEASE CONTACT THE DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT AT (760) 633-2710 AT LEAST 72 HOURS PRIOR TO THE MEETING.

It is hereby given that a Public Hearing will be held on Wednesday, the 25th day of February 2026, at 6 p.m., or as soon as possible thereafter, by the Encinitas City Council to discuss the following hearing item of the City of Encinitas:

PROJECT NAME: Sage Canyon Apartments; CASE NUMBER: APPEAL-008659-2026; FILING DATE: December 23, 2025; APPLICANT: Dennis Szuberla CFO representative of Sage Canyon Investors LLC; APPELLANT: Dennis Szuberla CFO representative of Sage Canyon Investors LLC; LOCATION: APN 262-061-85; PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Public Hearing to consider an appeal of Planning Commission approval of a Design Review Permit (DR), Density Bonus Request, Coastal Development Permit (CDP) and SB330 request for a 120-unit multi-family apartment development on a 5.23-acre vacant site. ZONING/ OVERLAY: Residential 3 (R-3) and within the Residential 30 Overlay Zone (R-30 OL), Special Study, Hillside/Inland Blu , and Cultural/Natural Resources Overlay Zones and within the Coastal Commission appeal jurisdiction of the Coastal Zone; ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS: The project is statutorily exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) guidelines under Government Code Sections 65583.2(h) and (i), which provide that, if a housing development project is located on a site designated for ‘by right’ approval, contains at least 20 percent of the units a ordable to lower income households, and does not require a subdivision, the City may only require design review approval of the project, and design review approval shall not constitute a “project” under CEQA. The Sage Canyon Apartment project is statutorily exempt from CEQA in that it is located in the R-30 Overlay Zone, which is designated for ‘by right’ approval by Encinitas Municipal Code Chapter 30.09 (Zoning Use Matrix Note 35); proposes that 24 of 120 units (or 20 percent of base density units), exclusive of additional units provided by a density bonus, will be a ordable to lower income households; and does not require a subdivision. CEQA Section 15061(b)(3) exempts legalizing the remainder parcel of Map No. 13653 from environmental review since it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a signi cant e ect on the environment.

STAFF CONTACT: Christina M. Bustamante, Senior Planner, 760-943-2207, cbustamante@encinitasca.gov

This appeal will be considered by the City Council pursuant to Chapter 1.12 of the Municipal Code. Any person who wishes to submit a written position with arguments, documents, exhibits, letters, photos, charts, diagrams, videos, etc., addressing the challenged determination MUST submit these to the City Clerk by 5:00 P.M. on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, seven calendar days prior to the public hearing. No new information will be considered by the City Council after this deadline. Upon ling with the City Clerk, those items will be available to the public. Any questions, please contact the City Clerk at (760) 633-2601.

The above item is located within the Coastal Zone and requires issuance of a regular Coastal Development Permit. The action of the City Council may be appealed to the California Coastal Commission.

Under California Government Code Section 65009, if you challenge the nature of the proposed action in court, you may be limited to raising only the issues you or someone else raised regarding the matter described in this notice or written correspondence delivered to the City at or before the time and date of the determination.

For further information, or to review the application prior to the hearing, please contact sta or contact the Development Services Department, 505 South Vulcan Avenue, Encinitas, CA 92024 at (760) 633-2710 or by email at planning@encinitasca.gov

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Conversion of Small Structures).

CITY OF ENCINITAS DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT

505 S. Vulcan Avenue, Encinitas, CA 92024

Phone: (760) 633-2710 | Email: planning@encinitasca.gov | Web: www.encinitasca.gov

City Hall Hours: Monday through Thursday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM and every other Friday (2/20, 3/6, etc.) 8:00 AM TO 4:00 PM and closed on 2/16 in observance of Presidents’ Day

NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING AND PENDING ACTION ON ADMINISTRATIVE APPLICATIONS AND COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMITS 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 ORIGIN, SEX, RELIGION, VETERANS STATUS OR PHYSICAL OR MENTAL DISABILITY IN EMPLOYMENT OR THE PROVISION OF SERVICE. IF YOU REQUIRE SPECIAL ASSISTANCE TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS MEETING, PLEASE CONTACT THE DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT AT (760) 633-2710 AT LEAST 72 HOURS PRIOR TO THE MEETING.

PUBLIC HEARING: TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2026, AT 5:00 PM, TO BE HELD AT THE CITY OF ENCINITAS COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 505 SOUTH VULCAN AVENUE, ENCINITAS

1. PROJECT NAME: Mendelson North Lot Residence; CASE NUMBER: CDP007944-2025; FILING DATE: March 18, 2025; APPLICANT: Mendelson Property Holdings, LLC; LOCATION: 211 Neptune Avenue (APN: 256-351-22); PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Coastal development permit for the construction of a new single-family residence and detached garage with an accessory dwelling unit above on the resulting north lot of the proposed subdivision associated with Case No. MULTI-008280-2025; ZONING/OVERLAY: RS-11, Coastal Commission’s Appeal Jurisdiction of the Coastal Overlay Zone, and the Special Study Overlay Zone; ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS: The project has been determined to be exempt from environmental review pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Sections 15303(a) and (e) (New construction or Conversion of Small structures), which exempts new construction of a single-family residence and accessory structures from environmental review. The project meets these criteria. None of the exceptions in Section 15300.2 of the CEQA Guidelines apply, and no historic resources will be impacted by the proposed project.

STAFF CONTACT: Kaipo Eager-Kaninau, Associate Planner: (760) 633-2717 or kkaninau@encinitasca.gov

2. PROJECT NAME: Mendelson Subdivision and South Lot Residence; CASE NUMBER: MULTI-008280-2025; SUB-008281-2025; CDP-007943-2025; FILING DATE: March 18, 2025; APPLICANT: Mendelson Property Holdings, LLC; LOCATION: 211 Neptune Avenue (APN: 256-351-22); PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Tentative parcel map and coastal development permit to subdivide one lot into two lots and construction of a new single-family residence and detached garage with an accessory dwelling unit above on the resulting south lot; ZONING/OVERLAY: RS-11, Coastal Commission’s Appeal Jurisdiction of the Coastal Overlay Zone, and the Special Study Overlay Zone; ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS: The project has been determined to be exempt from environmental review pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Sections 15315 (Minor Land Divisions) and 15303(a) and (e) (New construction or Conversion of Small structures). Section 15315 exempts minor subdivisions under four parcels in residential zones. Section 15303(a) and (e) exempts new construction of a single-family residence and accessory structures from environmental review. The project meets these criteria. None of the exceptions in Section 15300.2 of the CEQA Guidelines apply, and no historic resources will be impacted by the proposed project.

STAFF CONTACT: Kaipo Eager-Kaninau, Associate Planner: (760) 633-2717 or kkaninau@encinitasca.gov

PRIOR TO OR AT THE PUBLIC HEARING TO BE HELD AT 5:00 PM ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2026, ANY INTERESTED PERSON MAY REVIEW THE APPLICATIONS AND PRESENT TESTIMONY, ORALLY OR IN WRITING, TO THE DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT. WRITTEN TESTIMONY IS PREFERRED IN ORDER TO HAVE A RECORD OF THE COMMENTS RECEIVED.

demolition of a one-story residence and detached garage and construction of a new onestory, single dwelling unit over a partially subterranean garage/ basement, and to perform associated grading and site improvements which include a new pool/spa.

Public Testimony: 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 Design Review Board meetings by addressing the Design Review Board 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 Planning Sta prior to the announcement of 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 planning@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.

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.

Notice Posted and Mailed on February 12, 2026

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CITY OF DEL MAR

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Wednesday, the 25th day of February, 2026, at 6 p.m., (or as soon thereafter as practicable) in the City of Del Mar Town Hall, 1050 Camino del Mar, Del Mar, California, the Design Review Board will conduct a public hearing on the following: Application: MOD25-003

APN: 300-074-11-00

Location: 207 13th Street

Owner/Applicant: Radz Properties, LLC

Applicant Representative: Bokal and Sneed Architects Zone: R-2

Environmental Status: Exempt pursuant to Section 15303 (a) (Class 3 – New Construction or

Sta Contact: Jennifer Gavin, Associate Planner, 858-7936148 or jgavin@delmar.ca.us

Description: A request for a modi cation (MOD) to a previously approved Design Review Permit (DRB21-002) to include: modi cations to windows; additional fencing/ walls; modi cations to the previously approved patio cover on the west side of the residence; a new entryway cover; the addition of a vault for pool equipment; and the relocation of AC units to the roof on the south side of the residence.

Public Testimony: 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 Design Review Board meetings by addressing the Design Review Board 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 Planning Sta prior to the announcement of 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

If additional information is not required, the Development Services Department will render a determination on the application, pursuant to Section 2.28.090 of the City of Encinitas Municipal Code, after the close of the review period. An Appeal of the Department’s determination accompanied by the appropriate ling fee may be led within 10-calendar days from the date of the determination. Appeals will be considered by the City Council pursuant to Chapter 1.12 of the Municipal Code. Any ling of an appeal will suspend this action as well as any processing of permits in reliance thereon in accordance with Encinitas Municipal Code Section 1.12.020(D)(1) until such time as an action is taken on the appeal.

The above items are located within the Coastal Zone and require the issuance of a regular Coastal Development Permit. The action of the Development Services Director, on both items, may be appealed to the California Coastal Commission.

Under California Government Code Sec. 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 regarding the matter described in this notice or written correspondence delivered to the City at or prior to the date and time of the determination.

in the meeting by submitting a written red dot comment via email to planning@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. 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.

Notice Posted and Mailed on February 12, 2026

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CITY OF DEL MAR NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Wednesday, the 25th day of February, 2026, at 6 p.m., (or as soon thereafter as practicable) in the City of Del Mar Town Hall, 1050 Camino del Mar, Del Mar, California, the Design Review Board will conduct a public hearing on the following: Application: DRB24-011, LC24-008, CDP24-028

APN: 300-094-01-00

Location: 101 11th Street

Owner/Applicant: Del Mar 107

LLC, Thomas Harrington Owner’s Representative: Bokal and Sneed Architects Zone: R-2

Environmental Status: Exempt Sta Contact: Elizabeth Yee, Associate Planner, 858-7936144 or eyee@delmar.ca.us

Description: A request for a Design Review, Coastal Development and Land Conservation Permits for the demolition of a two-story residence and construction

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CITY OF VISTA RESOLUTION NO. 2026-11

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CHARTERED CITY OF VISTA, CALIFORNIA, GIVING NOTICE OF INTENTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL TO LEVY AN ANNUAL ASSESSMENT OF THE CENTRAL VISTA BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT, AND FIXING A DATE AND TIME OF A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE ANNUAL LEVY

The City Council of the City of Vista does resolve as follows:

1. Findings. The City Council hereby nds and declares the following:

A. Pursuant to the Parking and Business Improvement Area Law of 1989 (“Law”), commencing with section 36500 of the California Streets and Highways Code, the Central Vista Business Improvement District (“District”) was established by adoption of Ordinance No. 95-8 (Chapter 3.52 of the Vista Municipal Code) on August 22, 1995, and amended by the adoption of Ordinance No. 2006-3 on February 14, 2006.

B. On February 25, 2025, the City Council adopted Resolution 2025-24, con rming the 2025/26 Annual Report for the Central Vista Business Improvement District and levying the assessment for the 2025/26 scal year.

C. The Advisory Board has completed its Annual Report for Fiscal year 2026/27 and recommendations for the scal year commencing July 1, 2026 (“Report”), and the City Council intends now to approve the Report and to x a date and time for a public hearing on the Report. 2. Action.

A. The Report of the Advisory Board of the Central Vista Business Improvement District, a true and correct copy of which is on le and available for public inspection in the O ce of the City Clerk, is approved by the City Council.

B. The City Council hereby declares its intention to levy and collect assessments on businesses within the District for the scal year commencing July 1, 2026, in the amounts as described in Attachment 1, Proposed Levy of Assessment for Fiscal Year 2026/27, attached hereto and incorporated herein. The assessments proposed to be levied are based upon the estimated bene t to the businesses and property within the District.

C. The Central Vista Business Improvement District is located generally in the downtown Vista commercial area located along South Santa Fe Avenue, between Valencia Drive on the west to Civic Center Drive on the east, including the Historic Downtown, Vista Village and Paseo Santa Fe, is shown in Attachment 2.

D. The improvements and activities authorized by Chapter 3.52 of the Vista Municipal Code proposed to be provided within the District for Fiscal Year 2026/27, including any changes in modi cations proposed thereto, are described in Attachment 3.

E. The public hearing to be conducted by the City Council for consideration of the proposed assessments is hereby xed for Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at 5:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the City Council is able to take up the matter. The public hearing shall be conducted in the City Council Chambers at 200 Civic Center, Vista, California.

F. At the public hearing, the City Council will consider all protests, both written and oral, presented to the City Council prior to the close of the hearing. Each written protest shall contain a su cient description of the business in which the person subscribing the protest is interested to identify the business, and if a person subscribing is not shown on the o cial records of the City as the owner of the business, the protest shall contain or be accompanied by written evidence that the person subscribing is the owner of the business. A written protest which does not comply with this section shall not be counted in determining a majority protests. If written protests are received from the owners of businesses in the District which will pay 50 percent or more of the assessments proposed to be levied and protests are not withdrawn so as to reduce the protests to less than 50 percent, no further proceedings to levy the proposed assessment, as contained herein, shall be taken for a period of one year from the date of the nding by the City Council that a majority protest exists. If the majority protest is only against the furnishing of a speci ed type of improvement or activity within the District, those types of improvements or activities shall be eliminated.

G. The City Clerk shall cause a copy of this Resolution to be published once in a newspaper of general circulation within the City at least seven (7) days prior to the date of the hearing in accordance with Section 36523 of the Law. 3. Adoption. PASSED AND ADOPTED at a meeting of the City Council of the City of Vista held on January 27, 2026, by the following vote:

AYES: Mayor Franklin, Contreras, Melendez, O’Donnell, Fox

NOES: NONE

ABSTAIN: NONE

APPROVED AS TO FORM: ATTEST: Walter Chung, City Attorney Kathy Valdez, City Clerk Attachments 1, 2 and 3 are available online http://www.cityofvista.com/notices and in the City Clerk’s O ce, 200 Civic Center Drive, Vista, CA 92084

Kathy Valdez, City Clerk

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of a new two-story, single dwelling unit over basement, a pool, and the performance of associated site improvements. This project is located in the Coastal Commission’s Appeals Jurisdiction

Public Testimony: 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 Design Review Board meetings by addressing the Design Review Board 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 Planning Sta prior to the announcement of 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 planning@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. 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.

Notice Posted and Mailed on February 12, 2026

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING (City Council)

The San Marcos City Council will hold the following public hearing in the City Council Chambers located at the San Marcos City Hall, 1 Civic Center Drive, San Marcos, CA 92069; at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March, 10, 2026.

Project No: SP24-0002 & CUP24-0001

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Applicant: MG Properties Request: Speci c Plan Amendment and Conditional Use Permit to allow up to 13,500 square feet of existing ground oor commercial space within a mixed use building to be converted to a maximum of ten (10) residential apartment units, located within the Davia VillageMARC Speci c Plan Area.

Environmental Determination: All requirements of CEQA have been met, in that the previously adopted Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND 13-003) addressed the environmental impacts of the existing mixed-use development. An Addendum to MND 13-003 was prepared to evaluate any changed conditions, and it has been determined that no substantial changes to the project, to the circumstances under which it is undertaken, or new information of substantial importance will occur that would require preparation of a subsequent MND or EIR.

Location of Property: 1045 Armorlite Drive, more particularly described as Parcels 1, 2, and 3 of Parcel Map No. 21282, in the City of San Marcos, County of San Diego, State of California, as shown on the map led in the O ce of the County

CITY OF ENCINITAS

DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT

505 S. Vulcan Avenue, Encinitas, CA 92024

Phone: (760) 633-2710 | Email: planning@encinitasca.gov | Web: www.encinitasca.gov

City Hall Hours: Monday through Thursday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM and every other Friday (2/20 and 3/6, etc.) 8:00 AM TO 4:00 PM and closed on 2/16 in observance of Presidents’ Day

NOTICE OF PENDING ACTION ON ADMINISTRATIVE APPLICATIONS AND COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMITS

1. PROJECT NAME: Eldredge Residence CASE NUMBER: MULTI-007472-2024; BADJ-007473-2024; CDP-007474-2024; FILING DATE: August 9, 2024; APPLICANT: Chandra Slaven; LOCATION: 1941 Oxford Avenue (APN: 260-363-06); PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Boundary Adjustment and Coastal Development Permit for the conversion of a duplex into a single-family home with a rst and second-story addition, and an attached accessory dwelling unit; ZONING/OVERLAY: This project is located within the Residential 11 (R-11) Zone, Special Study, Hillside/Inland Blu , and Coastal Zone; ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS: The project is exempt from environmental review pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Sections 15303(a) and 15305(a), which exempts a single-family residence and minor alterations in land such as a minor lot line adjustment; STAFF CONTACT: Hoger Saleh, Assistant Planner: (760) 633-2714 or hsaleh@ encinitasca.gov

2. PROJECT NAME: Sharp Residence SFR; CASE NUMBER: CDP-0082622025; FILING DATE: July 25, 2025; APPLICANT: Dale Sharp; LOCATION: 1943 Cambridge Avenue (APN: 260-364-04); PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Coastal Development Permit for the demolition and rebuild of a single-family residence; ZONING/OVERLAY: Residential 11 (R-11) Zone, Special Study Overlay Zone Coastal Overlay Zone; ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS: The project has been determined to be exempt from environmental review pursuant to Section 15303 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines. Section 15303 exempts the construction of a single-family residence. None of the exceptions in Section 15300.2 of the CEQA Guidelines apply, and no historical resources will be impacted by the proposed development; STAFF CONTACT: Grant Yamamoto, Contract Assistant Planner: (760) 6332785 or gyamamoto@encinitasca.gov

PRIOR TO 5:00 PM ON MONDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2026, ANY INTERESTED PERSON MAY REVIEW THE APPLICATIONS AND PRESENT TESTIMONY, ORALLY OR IN WRITING, TO THE DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT. WRITTEN TESTIMONY IS PREFERRED IN ORDER TO HAVE A RECORD OF THE COMMENTS RECEIVED.

If additional information is not required, the Development Services Department will render a determination on the application, pursuant to Section 2.28.090 of the City of Encinitas Municipal Code, after the close of the review period. An Appeal of the Department’s determination accompanied by the appropriate ling fee may be led within 10-calendar days from the date of the determination. Appeals will be considered by the City Council pursuant to Chapter 1.12 of the Municipal Code. Any ling of an appeal will suspend this action as well as any processing of permits in reliance thereon in accordance with Encinitas Municipal Code Section 1.12.020(D)(1) until such time as an action is taken on the appeal.

The above items are located within the Coastal Zone and require the issuance of a regular Coastal Development Permit. The action of the Development Services Director, on both items, may not be appealed to the California Coastal Commission.

Under California Government Code Sec. 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 regarding the matter described in this notice or written correspondence delivered to the City at or prior to the date and time of the determination.

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Recorder of San Diego County on October 1, 2015, as File No. 2015-7000387, O cial Records. Assessor’s Parcel No.: 219-16362-00, 219-163-63-00 and 219163-64-00

Planning Commission Action: The Planning Commission recommended approval of the proposed project to the City Council by a 6-1 - vote.

Further information about this notice can be obtained from Corina Flores, Associate Planner by e-mail at c ores@sanmarcosca.gov or call 760-744-1050 ext. 3229. The City of San Marcos is committed to making its programs, services and activities accessible to individuals with disabilities. If you require accommodation to participate in a public hearing or any other city program, service, or activity, please contact the City Clerk’s o ce at 1 Civic Center Drive, San Marcos, CA 92069, or call (760) 744-1050, Extension 3186.

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NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 1026

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DEL MAR, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING DEL MAR MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 23.12 (CALIFORNIA CODES FOR CONSTRUCTION) BY AMENDING SECTION 23.12.070, AND BY ADDING SECTION 23.12.071 TO MAKE ADMINISTRATIVE CORRECTIONS REQUESTED

BY THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS COMMMISSION, ALL RELATING TO THE APPLICABILITY OF THE 2025 CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS CODE AND ASSOCIATED NATIONAL AND STATE BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION CODES WITHIN THE CITY OF DEL MAR

The above referenced ordinance was adopted with the following vote: Ayes: Mayor Martinez, Deputy Mayor Spelich, Councilmember Gaasterland; Noes: 0; Recuse: 0; Absent: Councilmember Quirk; Abstain: 0, on February 3, 2026. A full copy of the ordinance may be reviewed in the Administrative Services Department.

s/s Sarah Krietor Administrative Services Manager/ City Clerk DATE February 4, 2026 02/13/2026 CN 31834

NOTICE OF ORDINANCE INTRODUCTION

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DEL MAR, CALIFORNIA, ADDING CHAPTER 8.04.095 TO THE DEL MAR MUNICIPAL CODE REGULATING THE DIGGING OF HAZARDOUS HOLES ON THE PUBLIC BEACH

The above referenced ordinance was introduced by action of

the City Council on February 3, 2026. Adoption of the above listed ordinance will be considered on February 17, 2026.

s/s Sarah Krietor, Administrative Services Manager/ City Clerk DATE February 4, 2026 02/13/2026 CN 31833

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee’s Sale No. CARCS-25021333 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 6/20/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, bene ciary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 800-280-2891 or visit this Internet Web site www.auction. com, using the le number

assigned to this case, CARCS-25021333. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be re ected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. On March 6, 2026, at 09:00:00 AM, AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE EAST COUNTY REGIONAL CENTER STATUE, 250 E. MAIN STREET, in the City of EL CAJON, County of SAN DIEGO, State of CALIFORNIA, PEAK FORECLOSURE SERVICES, INC., a California corporation, as duly appointed Trustee under that certain Deed of Trust executed by CAROLINE ZINNS, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN, as Trustors, recorded on 6/30/2005, as Instrument No. 2005-0556952, of O cial Records in the o ce of the Recorder of SAN DIEGO County, State of CALIFORNIA, under the power of sale therein contained, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER, for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank speci ed in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Property is being sold “as is - where is”. TAX PARCEL NO. 169-441-44-00 LOT 50 OF VISTA TRACT 8614, IN THE CITY OF VISTA, COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, ACCORDING TO MAP THEREOF NO. 11764, FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAN DIEGO COUNTY, APRIL 9, 1987. From information which the Trustee deems reliable, but for which Trustee makes no representation or warranty, the street address or other common designation of the above described property is purported to be 1672 OLYMPUS LOOP DR, VISTA, CA 92081. Said property is being sold for the purpose of paying the obligations secured by said Deed of Trust, including fees and expenses of sale. The total amount of the unpaid principal balance, interest thereon, together with reasonably estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Trustee’s Sale is $245,512.91. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned o may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying

o all liens senior to the lien being auctioned o , before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s o ce or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property.

NOTICE TO TENANT: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call 877-237-7878, or visit www. peakforeclosure.com using le number assigned to this case: CA-RCS-25021333 to nd the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase.

NOTICE TO PERSPECTIVE

OWNER-OCCUPANT: Any perspective owner-occupant as de ned in Section 2924m of the California Civil Code who is the last and highest bidder at the trustee’s sale shall provide the required a davit or declaration of eligibility to the auctioneer at the trustee’s sale or shall have it delivered to PEAK FORECLOSURE SERVICES, INC. by 5:00 PM on the next business day following the trustee’s sale at the address set forth above. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the bene ciary within 10 days of the date of the rst publication of this Notice of Sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, including if the Trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale will be entitled only to the return of the money paid to the Trustee. This shall be the Purchasers sole and exclusive remedy. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse the Trustee, the Bene ciary, the Bene ciary’s Agent, or the Bene ciary’s Attorney WE ARE ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, AND ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. SALE INFORMATION LINE: 800280-2891 or www.auction. com Dated: 1/29/2026 PEAK FORECLOSURE SERVICES, INC., AS TRUSTEE By: Lilian Solano, Trustee Sale O cer A-4864979 02/06/2026, 02/13/2026, 02/20/2026 CN 31806

TS No: 143090-CA APN: 165-402-36-00 NOTICE OF DEFAULT AND FORECLOSURE SALE

WHEREAS, on 1/8/2010, a certain Mortgage Deed of Trust was executed by MARY ANN

CITY OF CARLSBAD

ORDINANCE NO. CS-507

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING AMENDMENTS TO TITLE 6, HEALTH AND SANITATION, AND TITLE 20, SUBDIVISIONS, OF THE CARLSBAD MUNICIPAL CODE TO ENSURE CONSISTENCY WITH STATE LAW RELATED TO ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS AND JUNIOR ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS

CASE NAME: 2025 ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT AMENDMENT

CASE NO: MCA 2025-0002 / PUB 2025-0009

WHEREAS, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill 477 (2024) which made changes to the numbering of the Government Code sections related to accessory dwelling unit and junior accessory dwelling unit law; and WHEREAS, the legislative bill took e ect March 24, 2024, and existing provisions of the City of Carlsbad Municipal Code are inconsistent with or insu ciently supportive of the new law provisions; and WHEREAS, the City Planner has prepared a Municipal Code Amendment MCA 2025-0002 to amend Titles 6 and 20 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code; and WHEREAS, the amendments to Title 6 and 20 ensure provisions of the City of Carlsbad Municipal Code are consistent with or su ciently supportive of the new state law provisions; and WHEREAS, pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) (Public Resources Code §§21000 et. seq.), and its implementing regulations (the State CEQA Guidelines), 14 California Code of Regulations §§15000 et. seq., the city is the lead agency for the Project, as the public agency with the principal responsibility for approving the proposed Project; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Carlsbad held a duly noticed public hearing as prescribed by law to consider MCA 2025-0002 and the Project’s CEQA exemption determination; and WHEREAS, at said public hearing, upon hearing and considering all testimony and arguments, if any, of all persons desiring to be heard, the City Council considered all factors relating to MCA 2025-0002, including without limitation:

a. Written information;

b. Oral testimony from city sta , interested parties, and the public;

c. The sta report, dated January 27, 2026, which along with its attachments is incorporated herein by this reference as though fully set forth herein; and

d. Additional information submitted during the Public Hearing.

NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Carlsbad, California, does ordain that:

1. The above recitations are true and correct.

2. Pursuant to the companion resolution on January 27, 2026 (Exhibit 1 to the Jan. 27, 2026 sta report), the proposed amendments to the Carlsbad Municipal Code (MCA 2025-0002, ZCA 2025-0001, and LCPA 2025-0023) are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act under the common sense exemption, Sections 15061(b)(3) and 15378(b)(5) of the CEQA Guidelines, since there would be no possibility of a signi cant e ect on the environment; and under Section 15282(h) of the CEQA Guidelines, which exempts from CEQA the adoption of an ordinance regarding accessory dwelling units in a one-family, two-family or multiple-family dwelling residential zone to implement California Government Code Chapter on accessory dwelling units (Government Code Section 66310 et seq.).

3. Carlsbad Municipal Code Section 6.15.020, de nition of “Multiunit residential development,” list item No. 6, is amended in part to read as follows:

6. A one-family home with an accessory dwelling unit and/or junior accessory dwelling unit permitted pursuant to the California Government Code Chapter on Accessory Dwelling Units (California Government Code Section 66310 et seq.), as amended from time to time, or Section 21.10.030 of this code, except where the accessory dwelling unit or junior accessory dwelling unit is used as a health care facility subject to licensing requirements.

4. Carlsbad Municipal Code Section 20.04.040(B)(2) is amended to read as follows:

The construction, nancing or leasing of dwelling units and accessory dwelling units pursuant to the California Government Code Chapter on Accessory Dwelling Units (California Government Code Section 66310 et seq.), as amended from time to time. This title shall be applicable to the sale or transfer of those units.

EFFECTIVE DATE: This ordinance shall be e ective thirty days after its adoption; and the City Clerk shall certify the adoption of this ordinance and cause the full text of the ordinance or a summary of the ordinance prepared by the City Attorney to be published at least once in a newspaper of general circulation in the City of Carlsbad within fteen days after its adoption.

INTRODUCED AND FIRST READ at a Regular Meeting of the Carlsbad City Council on the 27th day of January, 2026, and thereafter PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Carlsbad on the 3rd day of February, 2026, by the following vote, to wit:

AYES: Blackburn, Bhat-Patel, Acosta, Burkholder, Shin.

NAYS: None.

ABSTAIN: None.

ABSENT: None.

PUBLISH DATE: Feb. 13, 2026 City of Carlsbad | City Council

PATTEN, A WIDOW as trustor in favor of WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A as bene ciary, and was recorded on 1/14/2010, as Instrument No. 20100019319, in the O ce of the Recorder of San Diego County, California; and WHEREAS, the Mortgage Deed of Trust was insured by the United States Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (the Secretary) pursuant to the National Housing Act for the purpose of providing single family house; and WHEREAS, the bene cial interest in the Mortgage Deed of Trust is now owned by the Secretary, pursuant to an assignment dated 10/26/2018, recorded on 10/29/2018, as instrument number 2018-0450443, in the o ce of San Diego County, California; and WHEREAS, a default has been made in the covenants and conditions of the Mortgage Deed of Trust in that the payment due upon the death of the borrower(s) was not made and remains wholly unpaid as of the date of this notice, and no payment has been made su cient to restore the loan to currency; and WHEREAS, the entire amount delinquent as of 1/29/2026 is $369,708.70; and WHEREAS, by virtue of this default, the Secretary has declared the entire amount of the indebtedness secured by the Mortgage Deed of Trust to be immediately due and

payable; NOW THEREFORE, pursuant to powers vested in me by the Single Family Mortgage Foreclosure Act of 1994, 12 U.S.C. 3751 et seq., by 24 CFR part 27, subpart B, and by the Secretary’s designation of me as Foreclosure Commissioner, recorded on 6/21/2017 as Instrument No. 2017-0280542 notice is hereby given that on 3/16/2026 at 10:30 AM local time, all real and personal property at or used in connection with the following described premises (“Property”) will be sold at public auction to the highest bidder: Legal Description: LOT 360 OF COSTA SERENA UNIT NO. 4, IN THE CITY OF OCEANSIDE, COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, ACCORDING TO MAP THEREOF NO. 7100, FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAN DIEGO COUNTY ON OCTOBER 27, 1971. Commonly known as: 3652 CAMPUS DR, OCEANSIDE, CA 92056 The sale will be held at: AT THE MAIN ENTRANCE TO THE EAST COUNTY REGIONAL CENTER BY STATUE, 250 E. MAIN STREET, EL CAJON, CA 92020 Per the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, the estimated opening bid will be $376,261.52. There will be no proration of taxes, rents or other income or liabilities, except that the purchaser will pay, at or before

CITY OF ENCINITAS

PUBLIC NOTICE OF RECRUITMENT FOR BUSINESS COMMISSION

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Encinitas is currently accepting applications for the appointment of seven to nine members to the newly established Business Commission. Application forms must be completed online from the City’s website. The deadline for all applications is Thursday, February 26, 2026, at 5:00 p.m.

All applicants will be asked to attend the March 11, 2026, City Council meeting (subject to change) to brie y discuss (2 to 3 minutes) their quali cations and interest in serving on the commission. Appointments may be made at the same meeting or continued to a future City Council meeting. Terms will begin upon appointment.

Membership/Meetings

• The Business Commission shall consist of seven to nine members including at least three at-large members.

• Except for at-large members, Commissioners must own, operate or represent a business in Encinitas and have a valid Business Registration per Encinitas Municipal Code Chapter 6.60.

• There must be at least 1 member representing a business or organization from District 1, District 2, District 3 and District 4 and have a valid Business Registration per Encinitas Municipal Code Chapter 6.60.

• For at-large appointments, each Commissioner shall be a registered voter of the City.

• Commissioners must have experience or knowledge in economic development, planning, entrepreneurship, or workforce development.

• The a rmative votes of three Council Members shall be required to appoint an individual to the Business Commission. The elected Mayor will make recommendations for appointments with Council con rming the appointments.

• Business Commissioners shall serve staggered three-year terms and have term limits of two consecutive full terms of o ce.

• Terms and term limits shall be in accordance with Municipal Code, Title 2 § 2.30.020.

• The regular meetings of the Business Commission shall be once every other month.

• A Commission Member’s term shall be automatically terminated if the member is absent from three (3) consecutive, regular meetings held by the member’s agency.

• All appointed Commissioners will be required to le a Statement of Economic Interests (Form 700).

Duties of the Commission

In partnership with the community, the Business Commission is committed to enhancing the quality of life in Encinitas through a thriving, e cient, resilient, and inclusive local economy where businesses of all sizes, sectors and residents can succeed. The Business Commission will advise City Council on policies, programs, and strategies that support and e ect economic development, business retention, and innovation while aligning with the City’s values, culture, vision and quality of life. The Business Commission will:

• Advise on citywide economic development priorities, planning and policy.

• Support small business growth and workforce development.

• Engage diverse business sectors and foster inclusive economic participation.

• Observe zoning and its e ect on occupancy and vacancy.

• O er a platform for discussing and re ning business concerns.

• dentify permitting bottlenecks, city responsiveness, and address possible resolutions.

• Promote sustainable and resilient business practices.

• Strengthen city and business relationships.

• Review ordinances or city actions that impact the business community.

• Coordinate with other city commissions on overlapping issues (e.g., Environmental, Mobility, Arts).

The Business Commission shall prepare a work plan and present an annual report to the City Council in accordance with Municipal Code Title 2 § 2.30.020.

The Business Commission shall collaborate with Planning, Environmental, and other City commissions on overlapping concerns and may establish subcommittees to achieve goals as set forth by their work plan.

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closing, his pro rata share of any real estate taxes that have been paid by the Secretary to the date of the foreclosure sale. When making their bids, the winning bidders with the exception of the Secretary must submit a deposit totaling ten percent (10%) of the Secretary’s estimated bid amount in the form of a certi ed check or cashier’s check made payable to the undersigned Foreclosure Commissioner.

Ten percent of the estimated bid amount for this sale is $37,626.15. A deposit need not accompany each oral bid. If the successful bid is oral, a deposit of $37,626.15 must be presented before the bidding is closed. The deposit is nonrefundable. The remainder of the purchase price must be delivered within 30 days of the sale or at such other time as the Secretary may determine for good cause shown, time being of the essence. This amount, like the bid deposits, must be delivered in the form of a certi ed or cashier’s check.

If the Secretary is the highest bidder, he need not pay the bid amount in cash. The successful bidder will pay all conveying fees, all real estate and other taxes that are due on or after the delivery date of the remainder of the payment and all other costs associated with the transfer of title. At the conclusion of the sale, the deposits of the unsuccessful bidders will be returned to them. The Secretary may grant an extension of time

For complete information regarding the Business Commission refer to Encinitas Municipal Code Chapter 2.42

For additional information on the recruitment, please contact the City Clerk’s O ce at 760633-2601.

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within which to deliver the remainder of the payment. All extensions will be for 15 day increments for a fee of:

$500.00, paid in advance. The extension fee shall be in the form of a certi ed or cashiers check made payable to the Secretary of HUD. If the high bidder closes the sale prior to the expiration of any extension period, the unused portion of the extension fee shall be applied toward the amount due. If the high bidder is unable to close the sale within the required period, or within any extensions of time granted by the Secretary, the high bidder may be required to forfeit the cash deposit or, at the election of the Foreclosure Commissioner after consultation with the HUD representative, will be liable to HUD for any costs incurred as a result of such failure. The Commissioner may, at the direction of the HUD representative, o er the property to the second highest bidder for an amount equal to the highest price o ered by that bidder. There is no right of redemption, or right of possession based upon a right of redemption, in the mortgagor or others subsequent to a foreclosure completed pursuant to the

Act. Therefore, the Foreclosure Commissioner will issue a Deed to the purchaser(s) upon receipt of the entire purchase price in accordance with the terms of the sale as provided herein. HUD does not guarantee that the property will be vacant. The scheduled foreclosure sale shall be cancelled or adjourned if it is established, by documented written application of the mortgagor to the Foreclosure Commissioner not less than 3 days before the date of sale, or otherwise, that the default or defaults upon which the foreclosure is based did not exist at the time of service of this notice of default and foreclosure sale, or all amounts due under the mortgage agreement are tendered to the Foreclosure Commissioner, in the form of a certi ed or cashier’s check payable to the Secretary of HUD, before public auction of the property is completed. The amount that must be paid if the Mortgage Deed of Trust is to be reinstated prior to the scheduled sale is based on the nature of the breach, this loan is not subject to reinstatement.

A total payo is required to cancel the foreclosure sale or the breach must be otherwise cured.

A description of the default is as follows: FAILURE TO PAY THE PRINCIPAL BALANCE AND ANY OUTSTANDING FEES, COSTS, AND INTEREST WHICH BECAME ALL DUE AND PAYABLE BASED UPON THE DEATH OF ALL MORTGAGORS. Tender of payment by certi ed or cashier’s check or application for cancellation of the foreclosure sale shall be submitted to the address of the Foreclosure Commissioner provided below. Date: January 29, 2026 CLEAR RECON CORP Foreclosure Commissioner By: Hamsa Uchi

Title: Foreclosure Supervisor 3333 Camino Del Rio South, Suite 225 San Diego, California 92108 Phone: (858) 7507777 Fax No: (858) 412-2705 STOX 957514_143090-CA

02/06/2026,

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Encinitas Rotary hosts magic show fundraiser

Hollywood Magic Castle acts headline Feb. 28 event

The Encinitas Rotary Club, in partnership with the Rotary Club of Carlsbad and other North County Rotary clubs, will present Rotary Creates Magic, a family-friendly magic show fundraiser on Saturday, Feb. 28, at the Carlsbad Cultural Arts Center.

The event will feature two performances — a 2 p.m. matinee and a 7 p.m. evening show — offering audiences a two-hour showcase of world-class magic and entertainment

while supporting Rotary-backed charitable programs throughout the region.

This year’s lineup includes five Hollywood Magic Castle magicians, led by Christopher Hart, best known for portraying “Thing” in The Addams Family films. He is joined by Dan Birch, Chris Blackmore, John Shyrock and Mari Lynn, along with longtime Rotarian and event planner Professor Paul “Dwork.” The per-

“Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity.”

3:13-14 (NIV)

‘Mariam’ finds her way

Huda Al-Marashi’s new book explores faith, family, identity

By Cameron Adams ENCINITAS —

The vocabulary often eludes Huda Al-Marashi when she tries to describe the isolation she felt as a sixth grader at a new school.

In her novel “Hail Mariam,” published by Penguin Random House, the young narrator reaches for imagery she can understand, describing a “tummy of a thousand butterflies” or the sensation that “someone is blow-drying my face.”

As children grow and begin to explore themselves and their surroundings, AlMarashi said, it can be difficult to recognize how universal that loneliness can be.

“Everybody is just like you and everybody’s struggling,” she said. “But I also think we don’t have a lot of names for those feelings.”

“Hail Mariam” follows an Iraqi American Muslim girl as she finds her footing after transferring to a Catholic school. The book is recommended for elementary and middle school readers. Al-Marashi will celebrate its release with a launch event on Feb. 24 at Warwick’s in La Jolla.

and to say something,” AlMarashi said. “I think that one thing that Jesuit education was very good at was teaching you to become comfortable with being uncomfortable, that being uncomfortable is a part of learning.

“And so that’s what Mariam’s going through, too. She’s very uncomfort-

responsibility that she has to be a certain way for her mother to see her and appreciate her,” Al-Marashi said. “And she thinks that it’s all contingent on the things she achieves and does.”

It’s a theme the author has returned to in previous work and one she keeps revisiting.

Another aspect of

formers blend classic illusion, comedy and modern stage magic designed to appeal to audiences of all ages.

Now in its fourth decade, Rotary Creates Magic has become a signature North County event, drawing families, service-minded residents and arts supporters. Proceeds benefit North County Rotary clubs and their local programs, including youth initiatives, scholarships, nonprofit partnerships and service projects aimed at strengthening the community.

Event organizers say the show reflects Rotary’s broader mission of “Service Above Self,” using creativity and entertainment as a way to give back locally while fostering a shared community experience.

Tickets are available online at magicmagicmagic.com. Scroll to the blue banner labeled “Tickets: Rotary Makes Magic 2026.”

The event will take place at the Carlsbad Cultural Arts Center, 3557 Lancer Way in Carlsbad, adjacent to Carlsbad High School.

Showtimes: 2 p.m. matinee and 7 p.m. evening performance

Information: paul@ magicmagicmagic.com

Tickets: Magicmagicmagic.com/rotary-magic, or scan QR code below

Even while writing, place mattered, she said. When she needed fewer distractions, she would leave home and head to the Cardiff-by-the-Sea library.

“When I really needed to get something done, I’d come to the library,” AlMarashi said.

Some elements of the book mirror her own life. Al-Marashi also transferred to a Catholic school in sixth grade and, after later attending Catholic high school, went on to Santa Clara University. But Mariam, she said, ultimately became her own person.

“I gave her a lot of my life experiences, but I used them to show something

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ter storms would immediately wash away all the sand placed in the fall, leaving thin beaches for the rest of the year.

“Putting sand on the beach in September/October puts our sand source at risk of washing away during the winter storms, never to be seen again for tourists, surf events and residents alike,” said Carolyn Kramer of Citizens for the Preservation of Parks and Beaches.

Kramer also claimed the city was only changing the schedule to accommodate the Army Corps of Engineers and dredging company Manson Construction, which city staff said was incorrect.

SOS Oceanside Director Emeritus Steve Maschue also said it will be crucial for the city to have a backup plan for emergency dredging ahead of the summer season if winter storms strip away the beaches.

Sanchez said she could not support the change because there was no guarantee the city would be able to

Mariam growing up and maturing is understanding there is no right or wrong. There is no one way to do things.”

Huda Al-Marashi

Author, ‘Hail Mariam’

able, but she’s going to learn that it’s OK. And she will get more comfortable.”

The novel also examines mother-daughter dynamics and the strain of navigating cultural expectations at school and at home. Mariam feels the weight of representing an entire religion to her classmates while longing for recognition and love from her more traditional mother.

“She’s carrying so much

Mariam’s journey resonates in the current moment, AlMarashi said: the comfort of certainty. Faith and belief are often framed in blackand-white terms, even though growth may come from curiosity rather than rigid answers.

“Mariam growing up and maturing is understanding there is no right or wrong,” Al-Marashi said. “There is no one way to do things.”

secure funding for an emergency dredge in the spring next year if it is needed.

“I understand that people want to go ahead and move it to just the fall, and for me that is not acceptable. I think we do have to have the backup plan,” she said.

Council members pointed out that it may take at least two years to determine whether the fall dredging yields good results, as different years can have different swells that can make results anomalous.

Timberlake said city staff and the Army Corps

of Engineers are working together to figure out how these impacts will be measured.

Councilmember Peter Weiss said he supports the schedule change, but that in the long term, the main thing that’s going to keep sand on city beaches is the larger sand restoration project known as RE:BEACH.

“No matter what time of year we put sand on the beach, within a few years it’s going to disappear, until we do something that’s going to keep the sand on the beach. And hopefully that’s going to be the RE:BEACH project,” Weiss said.

NORTH COUNTY NOTEBOOK

Fletcher joins 1,000-point club

By Noah Perkins

Pacific Ridge ju-

nior captain Gavin Fletcher joined the 1,000-point club on Jan. 22 with a third-quarter basket in the Firebirds’ 81-50 win over St. Joseph Academy, becoming only the third player in school history — after Scott Nalbandian (’15) and Brady Burman (’22) — to reach the milestone.

Fletcher, who stands 6-foot-2, has been a key contributor for Pacific Ridge over the past three years. This season, he is joined by 6-foot-11 forward Malick Jallow and junior co-captain Alex Besio as the anchors of the team, which is now 18-7 heading into the final week of the regular season.

“This milestone reflects the countless hours Gavin has dedicated to the game,” said Pacific Ridge head coach Chris Burman. “While Gavin is an extremely talented scorer, he also stands out on and off the court for his relentless work ethic, team-first mentality, and leadership as a captain.”

As a sophomore, Fletcher helped lead the Firebirds to a Division 5 Section Championship and an opening-round victory in the state tournament over Saddleback, 65-48. Pacific Ridge will close out the regular season on Feb. 13 against Army-Navy.

Carlo earns U.S. Taekwondo spot

Nicholas Carlo of Rancho Santa Fe returned from the 2026 U.S. National Taekwondo Team Trials in Tulsa, Okla. (Jan. 30-Feb. 1), where he swept the heavyweight (+87 kg) division to earn a spot on the U.S. National Team. The Trials are the premier domestic event for selecting the nation’s top athletes for international competition.

Carlo didn’t lose a round in his three 2-0 victories, securing invitations to elite events this year, including the Pan American Championship in Brazil and the Canadian and U.S. Opens.

“This signifies Nick

is a premier athlete in the sport of Taekwondo. He is prepared to compete on the global stage for Team USA,” said his father, Dennis Carlo. “This is the path that one takes to eventually make the Olympic team.”

The 6-foot-4 heavyweight trains at Menlo College under coach TJ Curry. Menlo had three athletes named to the U.S. National Team this season.

“It’s not an overnight thing to become a champion,” Nicholas Carlo previously told The Coast News. “It’s a ton of work. I am working Monday through Friday, sometimes two training sessions a day. It’s a long journey.”

Local alums on Team Israel

Torrey Pines High School alums, brothers and Del Mar natives CJ (’15)

and Garrett Stubbs (’12) will catch for Team Israel in the World Baseball Classic (March 5-17). CJ is in the Toronto Blue Jays system, and Garrett is in the Philadelphia Phillies system.

Former MLB player Kevin Youkilis will serve as bench coach for Team Israel manager and fellow North County resident Brad Ausmus. Rosters were announced Feb. 5.

World Baseball Classic pool play opens in San Juan, Houston, Miami and Tokyo. Miami will host the championship.

North County at Winter Olympics

North County representation is scarce at the 2026 Winter Games in Italy, but Oceanside-born Elana Meyers Taylor is competing on the U.S. women’s bobsled team.

Raised near Atlanta, she will take the track when bobsled competition begins Feb. 15 in Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy.

Brees elected to Hall of Fame

Santa Fe Christian quarterbacks coach Drew Brees was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility, it was announced Feb. 5.

The former NFL star played for the San Diego Chargers and New Orleans Saints, living in Rancho Santa Fe during his time in San Diego, and ranks among the all-time leaders in passing yards and touchdowns.

He helped guide Santa Fe Christian to the Division II Section Championship this season.

Brees will be inducted Aug. 8 in Canton, Ohio.

Cathedral senior earns All-Star nod

By Noah Perkins CARMEL VALLEY

— Cathedral Catholic High School senior Bianca Slone was nominated for the McDonald’s All-American Games, one of the highest honors in high school basketball.

“Being nominated for the McDonald’s All-American is a huge honor,” Slone, a transfer student from Rocklin High School in Northern California, told The Coast News. “It means a lot to me. There are a lot of deserving players, so to be considered is very special and a reminder that all the hard work has paid off.”

Slone, a versatile 6-foot-2 forward and multisport athlete (volleyball), has made an immediate impact after joining Cathedral Catholic this season.

“This season has been great with Cathedral,” she said. “I just got into season right after my volleyball season ended, and the girls and coaches were very welcoming. I’m really grateful to be able to play both basketball and volleyball at Cathedral Catholic, and I’m looking forward to finishing the season strong.”

Dons head coach Jackie Turpin said Slone’s presence has elevated the team on both ends of the court.

“We didn’t have a true post player going into the

season, so just adding her automatically elevated that side,” Turpin said. “Her style of play fit seamlessly with what we do. She’s unselfish, likes to move the ball, has good touch and hands inside, and can shoot from the outside. It stretches the defense and allows one of our other kids to play inside, giving us more versatility offensively.”

Turpin also highlighted Slone’s defensive impact and chemistry with returning standout McKinley Hanlon, a 6-foot junior wing, and freshman guard Addison Yang.

The potent scoring trio of Slone, Hanlon, and Yang has propelled Cathedral Catholic to the top of the league. Heading into this week’s games, the Dons are 21-5 overall and 6-0 in Western League play. Slone is averaging 14.3 points, 7.6 rebounds, and 1.7 assists per game. Hanlon adds 18 points, and Yang contributes over 11 points.

An independent committee of analysts, scouts, media and coaches selected the final game rosters from more than 700 nominations nationwide.

No player from a San Diego County high school was among the 24 boys or girls selected to the rosters for the March 31 games in Glendale, Arizona.

El Camino HS names ex-Vista standout as football coach

By Noah Perkins OCEANSIDE

— El Camino High School’s search for a new head football coach ended close to home Feb. 9, as the Wildcats announced the hiring of Vista High School alum and North County native Stefan McClure.

“We are excited to welcome Coach McClure to El Camino High School,” Athletic Director Ben Daley told The Coast News. “His experience at the collegiate and professional levels, combined with his local

roots, makes him an excellent fit for our program and community.”

McClure, a standout at Vista High School (Class of 2011), was one of San Diego County’s most decorated two-way players during his prep career.

A U.S. Army All-American Bowl participant, he earned All-State honors on both offense and defense as a junior and senior, led the Avocado League’s East Division in both receiving and interceptions, and helped guide Vista to a San Di-

ego Section championship during a 12-1 senior season.

After high school, McClure played at the University of California, Berkeley, where he was a defensive back. Despite missing multiple games due to injury, he became the only player in Cal history to serve as a team captain three consecutive seasons.

He finished his collegiate career with 165 tackles, two interceptions, and three fumble recoveries, earning honorable mention All-Pac-12 honors as a senior.

McClure had a brief professional career, appearing in seven games for the Washington Commanders in 2017, recording three tackles. He also spent time with the Indianapolis Colts and Detroit Lions, though he did not appear in any regular-season games.

“He is known for his

leadership, discipline, and commitment to developing student-athletes on and off the field,” Daley said.

McClure began his coaching career at SMU in 2019 as a graduate assistant and was promoted to cornerbacks coach in 2021, a role he held through this past season.

At El Camino, McClure succeeds Michael Hobbs, who stepped down as head coach on Dec. 4 after nine seasons.

Hobbs led the Wildcats to two CIF section titles and

five consecutive City Championships, earning multiple coaching honors along the way. This past season, El Camino struggled, finishing 2-9 and going winless in Avocado East play, including a 22-0 loss to crosstown rival Oceanside. Daley expressed optimism about the direction of the program under its new leadership.

“El Camino looks forward to a new and exciting chapter of Wildcats football under Coach McClure’s leadership,” he said.

Encinitas advances red light cameras proposal

Traffic panel endorses study amid safety push

By Cameron Adams

ENCINITAS — Rid-

ing a wave of community support, red light cameras at signalized intersections gained backing from inside the Encinitas government this week.

The city’s Mobility and Traffic Safety Commission voted 5-1 on Feb. 9 to recommend that the Encinitas City Council direct staff to study potential locations and the number of red light cameras allowed under California Senate Bill 720.

Commissioner Ron Medak cast the lone dissenting vote.

The bill, signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom in October 2025, authorizes cities and counties to install automated camera systems to issue citations to motorists who run red lights, provided the equipment meets state standards. Like the state’s speed camera pilot program, the law relies on license plate images rather than facial recognition and requires that revenue from citations be reinvested in traffic safety efforts.

Commissioner David Thile called that a “big shift” in how responsibility is assigned compared with the city’s previous program.

Encinitas discontinued

its red light cameras in May 2020 after the council declined to renew its contract with Redflex, the company that operated the program. The annual cost was projected at about $209,000, according to the city.

Under SB 720, drivers would receive a $100 citation if they had not been ticketed in the previous three years, with fines rising to $500 for repeat violations. The law treats citations similarly to parking tickets and requires cities to reinvest revenue into traffic safety projects.

The bill cites research from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety showing 1,149 people were killed and more than 107,000 were injured in crashes caused by drivers running red lights in 2022. According to studies, cameras reduce fatal crashes from drivers running red lights by 21% in large cities and cut all fatal crashes at signalized intersections by 14%.

More than two dozen people spoke in favor of reinstating the cameras, and others submitted emails in support. Several did both, including Stacy Reddell, executive director of the Leucadia 101 Mainstreet Association, and members of Safe Streets Encinitas, formed after a high-profile traffic death.

In April 2025, 12-yearold Emery Chalekian was struck and killed after a driver ran a red light as she

Mobility Commission. Lin-

ke said he and colleagues reviewed 52 months of state crash data and found a reduction in collisions after the cameras were removed.

Between January 2016 and April 2020, according to Linke, 31 crashes occurred at the camera-equipped intersections, compared with 16 in a similar period afterward. Injuries fell by 38%, he said.

good idea to consider ways to make that intersection safer,” Medak said. “I’m not sure that the red light cameras, especially under this program, are the way to go.” Medak also criticized a provision in SB 720 that allows Medi-Cal recipients — 38% of California residents, according to state data — to pay just 20% of a red-light camera fine.

crossed Encinitas Boulevard in a marked crosswalk, according to the San Diego County Sheriff’s Office.

At the meeting, Bridget Chalekian said her daughter “trusted the system that is supposed to protect pedestrians, and that system failed her.”

Laura Van Dusen, a founding member of the Safe Streets advocacy group, asked why the commission had not advanced additional safety recommendations in the nine months since Emery’s death.

“Every one of these deaths represents a failure of our system and a call to do better,” Van Dusen said.

Reddell said the Leucadia 101 Mainstreet board had directed the nonprofit organization to support the restoration of the cameras.

Mike Dobransky, an-

other founding member of Safe Streets Encinitas, cited a 2024 New York City report that found safety benefits from red-light camera enforcement.

City staff also referenced a 2018 report showing that in the years after cameras were installed, collisions dropped 45% at El Camino Real and Encinitas Boulevard and 32% at El Camino Real and Olivenhain Road, which becomes Leucadia Boulevard.

The report noted that before the cameras were installed, the intersections averaged 8.7 and 9.2 crashes, respectively, compared with an expected 10 crashes per location, based on Caltrans data.

Opposition came primarily from Steve Linke, a former member of the Carlsbad Traffic Safety and

“I’m probably not saying things that are particularly popular in this room, and I respect all the efforts and those advocating for the safety measures,” Linke said. “The number of events in this study is somewhat low, but the data is pretty compelling.”

Medak said studies from other cities, such as New York City, may not translate locally.

“I don’t think that red light cameras have been studied conclusively, and I think it varies from community to community,” he said. “I think the data that Mr. Linke provided is much more applicable.”

Medak added that he would like to see a rootcause analysis of the crash that killed Emery, but had been advised against discussing it because of the ongoing criminal prosecution of the driver, Eddie Sengendo, 44, who is charged with misdemeanor vehicular manslaughter in connection with the fatal collision.

“I think it would be a

“If you run a red light, you pay $20,” he said. “What kind of behavior modification do you think that is? To me, that’s encouragement.”

Commissioner Paul Templin, while voting yes, cautioned residents not to expect dramatic change.

“Red light cameras may make people feel safer, but I’m not sure it’s really going to increase safety,” Templin said.

Outgoing Vice Chair Glen Johnson supported the recommendation in line with the city’s Vision Zero goal to eliminate traffic deaths.

In his final meeting before reaching term limits, Johnson thanked staff, fellow commissioners and the public. Johnson also encouraged Safe Streets advocates, many wearing sunflower-yellow shirts honoring Emery, to remain engaged.

“Wear those yellow shirts to City Council meetings when this gets on their agenda,” Johnson said, “and let them know what the community wants.”

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including several neighborhood-specific caps: a maximum of 77 STRs in the North Beach area, 32 in the South Beach area, and 19 in the Hills area.

All short-term rentals must be operated from a primary residence where the owner lives for at least half the year, and non-hosted rentals are not permitted. All STRs are required to have a three-night minimum stay.

Lee said the three-night minimum is based on the average length of stay at STRs in Del Mar and neighboring cities like Solana Beach. Two commissioners favored reducing the minimum to two nights — in line with what was adopted for the city of Encinitas at the same meeting — to serve families who may only be able to go away for one weekend.

“When we focus on equity, we don't look at the average. We look at those folks with the highest need,” said Commissioner Christopher Lopez.

However, the commission ultimately chose to maintain the proposed three-night minimum, stating that it makes sense for a city with fewer than 4,000 people, such as Del Mar, where other hotels and motels provide accommodation.

“This is a very small city, wholly within the coastal zone, and there’s a lot of existing visitor-serving accommodations and hotels and motels around it, compared to Encinitas,” said Commissioner Ann Notthoff.

Short-term rentals are allowed in condominium buildings in both residential and commercial zones, and in apartments only in the commercial zone.

In condominium buildings, only 10% of the total units can be used as STRs.

Residents at the Costa Del

Rey condo complex, where 12 of the 16 units are currently STRs, have asked to be exempt from this rule but were denied.

Costa Del Rey resident Gina Mattern said two-bedroom units in the complex are rented as STRs for around $300 a night, which is far less than the citywide average of $630 per night. She added that having multiple STRs centralized in one complex has less impact on a neighborhood than having them spread across multiple homes.

“Eliminating STRs here would not increase affordable housing, and it would decrease affordable coastal access,” Mattern said.

All existing rentals were given the opportunity to be grandfathered in, allowing them to continue operating without complying with the new regulations until their permit expires, is not renewed, or the property is sold.

A total of 150 existing STRs have registered with

the city to be grandfathered in and are not subject to the citywide cap of 129. However, no new rentals will be allowed to apply for a permit until the number drops below the cap.

While they will still be able to operate, many existing owners still shared major concerns about the ordinance’s impact on new operators, particularly the primary residence requirement.

Kimberly Jackson, a vacation rental property manager in Del Mar, noted that most existing rental owners do not live in the homes they rent out. She said the new rules are a “de facto ban,” as most people cannot or will not operate an STR out of their main home.

“This will attrition units out of the marketplace, thus driving up the cost for visitors to access the coastline in Del Mar,” Jackson said.

Lee said the city needs the primary residence requirement to show the state that it is maintaining hous-

ing units wherever it can. Del Mar has an extremely high vacancy rate of 25%, which she said is partially due to STRs.

“It’s to keep them as the primary use for housing. It doesn’t mean owners can’t do STRs moving forward, it just means we get to still count those toward our total housing, and provide housing stock for future residents,” Lee said.

Voters in Del Mar approved a ballot measure in 2024 to charge a 13% transient occupancy tax, or TOT, for STRs in the city.

Encinitas rules

The Coastal Commission also approved Encinitas’ STR regulations on Feb. 5. Encinitas currently has limited regulations for STRs, limiting them to single-family homes and duplexes and requiring a three-night minimum stay for non-hosted STRs.

The new ordinance sets a percentage-based cap on the amount of STRs allowed in the city, a distance requirement between STRs, and parking requirements. Under the direction of the commission, a proposed three-night minimum stay for non-hosted STRs was also reduced to two nights.

Citywide, non-hosted

STRs will be capped at 2.5% of the total residential units. This means there could be around 654 total non-hosted STRs citywide, 358 more than there are today.

There is a separate cap for non-hosted STRs west of Interstate 5, which is in the Coastal Zone and houses the majority of the city’s STRs. In this area, the cap will be 4% of the total residential units, equal to 376 STRs. This cap allows for 147 more non-hosted STRs west of I-5 beyond what currently exists.

Encinitas previously considered caps of 3% and 5% before settling on 2.5% and 4%. City staff said that as housing in the city grows, the cap prevents the city from being overrun with STRs.

“Today, we don’t have any caps. We have no regulations or limitations on short-term rentals generally, and so when we were looking at establishing those caps, it was on the basis of the feedback we received,” said Assistant Director of Community Development Meagan Openshaw.

The cap also excludes units in the private Seabluffe residential community in northwest Encinitas, which has historically been used for short-term rentals. Currently, 57 of the 255 units at Seabluffe are operated as STRs.

Commissioners said the city’s proposed cap may be too generous, given the number of STRs that could still be added and the potential for further unwanted impacts on neighborhoods and the city as a whole. However, they said they chose to defer to the city’s preferences.

sioner Raymond Jackson.

Hosted STRs will not be subject to a cap.

STRs are permitted only in single- and two-family homes, and non-hosted rentals cannot be within 200 feet of each other. This is to prevent oversaturation of STRs in a single neighborhood, city officials said.

Resident Nicole Jackson said the 200-foot distance requirement is too restrictive for the Cardiff area, where she operates two boutique rentals in a duplex because the lots are very small.

“In Cardiff Village, it’s incompatible with how the city has laid it out,” she said. “It is an effective ban in the neighborhood that will restrict entire blocks for one permit.”

Community members and commissioners also pushed back against the proposed three-night minimum, noting that there are few other hotels and motels providing affordable accommodation for visitors.

Commissioner Ariel Kelley said many people cannot afford a three-night vacation and that this provision would restrict those who want to stay in the city.

“That, to me, is an inequity in this construct,” Kelley said. “There are a lot of people in our state who can’t take a three-day weekend, or hotel stay when they want to, because they are the working people of the state.”

There will be no minimum number of nights for hosted STRs.

“It’s a local control municipal issue that I’m not going to try to impose my thoughts on,” said Commis-

While all new STRs must comply with the new regulations, existing rentals in Encinitas that operate outside these parameters can continue to operate as “legal nonconforming” STRs, according to the city. All short-term rentals, however, must obtain a permit and pay TOT to the city.

After rainy fall, Anza-Borrego ready to bloom

hit the road

e’louise ondash

This spring’s flower season in Anza-Borrego Desert State Park may not attain the status of “superbloom,” but it’s going to be a “pretty good year,” according to those who know the park’s 600,000 acres well.

“We had a warm winter and had that nice rain in the fall and more rain in December,” says Betsy Knaak, executive director of the Anza-Borrego Desert Natural History Association. "The rain was a good soaker, so it means the moisture got down where the seeds are. If it floods and runs off, or if it rains a little bit then gets really hot, it dries out the soil.”

The lack of wind also has prevented evaporation from the desert floor.

February, March and April are the busiest months for the park and the town of Borrego Springs, which sits wholly within the park. Its year-round population of 3,000 swells to about 10,000 when visitors from around the globe arrive to see dozens of species of flowers, and blooming cactuses turn portions of the

otherwise muted landscape into panoramas of color.

“This is just the beginning,” Knaak says. “Most of the flowers are just getting going. On Henderson Canyon Road, we are seeing (purple) verbena and white evening primrose. We are seeing leaves of the (blue-purple) lupine and the (white) desert lily. There are (yellow) desert dandelions, (indigo) phacelia, (yellow and white) rockdaisy, (pale pink) Spanish needles and (white or pink) tuberosa.”

And that’s not all.

“In a couple of weeks, when you come down the Montezuma Grade (Montezuma Valley Road or S22),

the (yellow) brittlebush is going to cover the hills.”

Many flowers in the canyons and above the valley floor are still in the germination phase, Knaak adds, “so we don’t know what it’s going to be like, but there’s going to be a lot of variety this year.”

Even without a spring bloom, the park and Borrego Springs offer plenty to do. Among the not-to-miss are the incredible works of artist Ricardo Breceda.

He has populated nearby private properties with 133 bigger-than-life metal sculptures depicting animals that roamed the desert floor 6 million to 7 million

years ago when it was lush, humid and green, as well as mythological creatures and modern-era humans — both historic and whimsical.

A map from the natural history association guides visitors to wooly mammoths, peccaries, saber-tooth cats, llamas, dinosaurs and horses. Among the most popular creatures is the 350-foot dragon-serpent that appears to burrow under Borrego Springs Road and reemerge on the other side.

Breceda has been called an “accidental artist” because of his serendipitous encounter with philanthropist Dennis Avery. The two

met in 2007, and Avery commissioned the artist to create and install his works on some of the 3,000 acres near Borrego Springs he had purchased to save from development.

“(Avery) meant the world to me,” Breceda said in an interview after the philanthropist died in 2012 at age 71. “He was a great man. He was a good friend of mine. What can I say? I owe him my life.”

Breceda’s studio sits along Highway 79 in the desert community of Aguanga (population 1,000), where visitors can wander through hundreds of his works, large and small. Inspection re-

veals that Breceda not only gives his creatures size but detail: feathers, scales, eyelashes, claws, manes and teeth.

To avoid the crowds, midweek trips to the park are preferable. The natural history association’s website stays current on the bloom. Whatever your desert activity, bring water and snacks and wear a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen and close-toed shoes.

Contact: eondash@ coastnewsgroup.com. For more photos and discussion: www.facebook.com/ elouise.ondash and Instagram: @elouiseondash.

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The quest for craft beer leads to Catalina Island

Since beginning the I Like Beer journey, the quest for independent craft beer has taken me far and wide. This winter, I jumped on the Catalina Express to spend a weekend checking out the craft beer scene on the island.

I had been forewarned that finding a pint of anything locally brewed would be tricky, but not impossible. Thinking I’d done my due diligence in the research and outreach department, I thought it would be easier than I had been told.

My first stop seemed promising: Catalina Island Brew House. In hopes of hearing a little about the island’s only operating brewery, I had sent several messages from the mainland ahead of the visit, but sadly received no reply. Still, I found a pleasant beerkeep/

coffee barista happy to set me up with a taster flight.

Catalina Island Brew House is the definition of a nano-brewery, producing only a barrel or two a week. The flight included their signature Garibaldi Blonde Ale, Lover’s Cove Wheat, Dancing Goat Harbor Porter and Island Hop IPA.

The blonde ale and IPA were fine representatives of their respective styles. No surprises, for better or worse, and quite drinkable.

The Lover’s Cove Wheat, made with the indigenous black sage peppers, was a nice surprise. It was hoppier than I expected for a wheat ale, but the Cascade hop gave it a floral, slightly piney flavor that complemented the light wheat ale perfectly.

My favorite of the four was the Dancing Goat Harbor Porter made with roasted coffee from that end of the brew house. It’s a medium-bodied, malty, biscuity porter with mild coffee notes.

In addition to their house beers, Catalina Island Brew House serves four taps from across the water: two from Paperback Brewing (blonde and IPA), one from

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Smog City (Winter Ale) and a Rancho West lager.

Under the illusion that the rest of the quest would be as easy as step one, I spent the better part of two days in and out of many local eateries, with standard macrobrew fare. Ubiquitous Bud Light and Mango Cart offerings did little to tempt me. (Full disclosure: I had a Blue Moon Belgian White — a Molson Coors product — at Luau Larry’s. It was delicious.)

Dinner at NDMK Fish House included a perfectly poured Cali Creamin from Vista’s Mother Earth and a Merrick Lager (a collaboration between Ventura’s Rincon Brewing and Channel Islands Surfboards). Both

were served expertly with clear attention to clean tap lines and freshness.

On the second day, after an unexpected drizzle, the sun came out and guided me to FLX Biergarten. Before the rest of the island’s visitors realized the sun was back out, I had the chance to chat with Michael Sterling, manager of FLX, to hear about his excellent beer selection and the property itself.

ILB: How does a German biergarten spring up in Avalon?

Sterling: This was a golf cart rental place for a decade. William Wrigley’s greatgreat-grandson opened up this property almost three years ago. We get our name from that 1952 Flexible bus

parked right over there. It’s a family heirloom for the Wrigleys.

ILB: There’s not a lot of craft beer on the island. What are some of the challenges of serving good beer here?

Sterling: Cost. You’re looking at about a 25% surcharge just to get the beer here. Obviously, craft beer is already expensive. So we focus on service, having games to play, and family things to do here. We have to make it as fun as possible, because it is pricey.

ILB: What type of considerations are you making when picking out your tap list?

Sterling: National award winners, regional award winners, and what’s the best beer I can get my hands on?

ILB: I see quite a few San Diego beers represented — that’s exciting to see.

Sterling: We’ve brought in a lot of San Diego beer. That’s especially thanks to the OG: Karl Strauss. They allowed us not just to bring in beers from across the

coast, but also to get a consistent supply of great beers from San Diego. It seemed astonishing to see Mother Earth, Karl Strauss and other San Diego beers on the island. Even though it was a quick and easy trip over from Dana Point, in some ways it seemed a world away. Island time, I suppose.

Back at home, ILB attended the 9th annual Burgeon Anniversary Invitational Beer Fest. Quickly becoming known as the beer festival in North County, Burgeon hosted 50 breweries from across the country. Time and space prevent an entire rundown, but I can say confidently that of 55 exceptional beer tastings, the absolute hands-down favorite was Cherry Riot from Casa Agria in Oxnard. Heading there soon!

Jeff Spanier is the co-host of I Like Beer the Podcast. Follow Spanier’s adventures on Instagram @ ilikebeerthepodcast and @ ilikebeerthepodcast2757 on YouTube.

Go Greek Yogurt opens new location

By Staff

CARMEL VALLEY

— A Greek yogurt shop has opened its first San Diego-area location at Del Mar Highlands Town Center, bringing the Mediterranean-style cafe’s customizable yogurt bowls and smoothies to North County.

Go Greek Yogurt, located at 3545 Del Mar Heights Road, opened Jan. 30 and marks the brand’s fifth California location.

If you want to keep drinking, that’s your business. If you want to stop, that’s our business.

Founded in 2012, Go Greek Yogurt focuses on traditional Greek recipes, offering classic and frozen yogurt bowls, sweet and savory Greek bowls, and smoothies.

The brand’s Los Angeles roots helped fuel its early popularity, particularly in Hollywood. The first Go Greek Yogurt opened in Beverly Hills, where it quickly attracted a celebrity following that includes Jennifer Aniston, Gigi Hadid, and members of the Kardashian family.

Much of the brand’s popularity stems from its stated emphasis on a healthy lifestyle.

“Our Greek yogurt is

higher in protein and lower in sugar, naturally,” Newport Beach franchise owner Eduardo Castelan told the Los Angeles Times. “We don’t add any sugar to our yogurt.”

Signature yogurt flavors include plain, Greek honey and chocolate, with rotating seasonal options and a variety of fruit, granola and other toppings. The storefront offers outdoor seating, with indoor seating planned in the coming weeks.

The Carmel Valley location will participate in a companywide Valentine’s Day promotion on Feb. 1314, offering buy-one-getone-half-off specials.

Cbar: Coastal charm meets elevated flavor

When I heard that one of my favorite local chefs, Jarle Saupstad, had landed at Cbar, a new wine bar and bistro in Carlsbad Village, I made it a point to put it at the top of my Lick the Plate list. I met Jarle when he owned Salt & Smoke BBQ at The Leucadian, which was some of the best BBQ I’ve had anywhere.

After becoming familiar with his background and style, a bistro environment seemed perfectly suited for his skills. Along with owner operator Toni Spilsbury, creator of “The Organized Cook: Weekly Meal Plan System,” plus a successful career in finance, and Mike Cusey, business partner, general manager and sommelier, the pieces are in place for success at Cbar.

After an extensive taste off their offerings recently, I will say they are well on their way. I caught up with Jarle recently to get his take on what’s happening at Cbar.

LTP: First off it’s great to reconnect, and I will admit I still crave your BBQ from Salt & Smoke that you had at The Leucadian. This new venture looks like a good one — how did you connect with Cbar?

Jarle: I met Toni via a mutual friend. After seeing the location and the quaint and inviting space she created, I decided that I needed to meet her. She’s magnetic and her passion for this space and her vision drew me in instantly and aligned with what I’ve always wanted to do.

LTP: I read a piece recently in the New York Times about the proliferation of the “all day cafe” in the restaurant world. Is that the model you have going at Cbar?

Jarle: I think the allday cafe concept is perfectly suitable as a description. It’s warm and welcoming and adapts to the time of day shown by our offerings. The coffee here is the best I’ve had in North County, and the baristas are just as good. It flows nicely through the day and gives people the option to enjoy one of our three services at their leisure. With food, coffee and wine available all day, there is something for everyone. We often see our morning coffee patrons returning for happy hour and dinner.

LTP: Your new dinner menu is seasonal with some fabulous “winter” offerings. How would you best describe it as a whole?

Jarle: I would definitely describe the menu as seasonal. I want to showcase the best flavors of ingre-

dients and there is just no way to do that best without seasonality on my side. The menu riffs off of the great wine that Mike and Toni are bringing in.

I challenge myself to be “re-creative” in the sense of I want to serve inspired dishes based on the regions of our wine offerings and not trying to push culinary creativity but rather focus on simplicity and technique to offer delicious food without being pretentious.

I love taking “old school” dishes and filtering them through a Southern California lens. Local, fresh, approachable and most importantly, the food is understandable and pairs incredibly with our wine.

LTP: I’ll start with a favorite from the sharable plates section, the mussels in escabeche. Describe that dish as it really was amazing.

Jarle: The mussels in escabeche are one of my favorites. I love big flavor in small bites and that dish delivers. It combines northern- and southern-style Spanish cuisine. I love mussels in escabeche, and nduja sausage is one of my other favorites from Spain. They made sense to me from a flavor perspective, briny, acidic and spicy. Those flavors on our fresh sourdough, to me, play super well together.

LTP: The mezze plate

from the salad offerings took me right back to the root vegetables I grew up on in Michigan, with a chef’s touch. Tell me about that dish and the preparation.

Jarle: The mezze plate is going to give us the option to directly showcase local, seasonal produce, and being that its winter, the root vegetables are at the forefront of seasonality. Carrots, parsnips, white asparagus, along with turnips and radishes, will all be showcased in ways that make them shine individually.

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about your unique and stellar preparation of it.

Jarle: It’s such versatile French stew and works well with so many dishes. I also fell in love with it in my travels and I find it warm and comforting and flavorful. it feels very wintertime to me and is a great vessel to sit the duck on.

This dish is also more of an amalgamation of French cuisine. Between the duck and a simple boudin blanc, the cassoulet not only holds the proteins up but it also shines in its own right. I use Nueske’s bacon to add a great depth of flavor and also gives it a bit of a American twist. I also do my best to not stew the hell out of it, I like the beans to keep some structure so i keep them just al dente, so it has some texture to it.

2 certified sommelier. They both know and love wine and have been bringing in wines that aren’t available at any big box store. It makes it a blast to create dishes to go with the wine, and Toni and Mike might tell you the same about the food. between the three of us, we’re constantly tasting and coming up with new pairings. The new menu will also comprise suggested pairings with each dish on the menu.

LTP: Let’s not forget about breakfast and lunch. What are some of your favorites from those menus?

will be used per the ingredient to bring it to what I think gives it the most life on the plate. I blanch, pickle, sous vide, grill and marinate the veg in separate ways so they each stand out and serve them chilled along with housemade aleppo spiced labneh and hummus and fresh herbs.

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I’d love to be making my own bacon and hope that I can in the future, as curing and smoking meats is what I’ve become known for. For now, though the bacon is a perfect match.

Whipping up inventive soups, sandwiches & salads with an organic focus, we’ve got more than just greens: Organic co ee & smoothies

LTP: When I saw the

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LTP: The wines that were paired with each of our courses were stellar, so a tip of the hat to the minds be hind the wine program.

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Make content connect

Editor’s note: This is the second installment in a three-part series.

By Rich Henrich

Many businesses believe content marketing means posting more often. In reality, the content that performs best usually posts less — but connects more.

Today’s customers are surrounded by noise. Ads, promotions, and announcements blur together. What cuts through isn’t volume — it’s relevance. Content works when it feels human, helpful, and specific to the people it’s meant to serve.The strongest content answers real questions. It explains what confuses customers, reassures them when they feel uncertain, and reflects their lived experience. A short post explaining how to prepare for a service, a behind-the-scenes look at how something is made, or a local story that reflects shared values will consistently outperform generic promotional messaging.

Emotion matters because decisions are emotional. Trust, comfort, pride, and familiarity all influence purchasing behavior. Businesses that acknowledge this — by showing personality, care, and context — build stronger relationships than those that simply list features or discounts.

Another common mistake is chasing trends that don’t align with the business. Viral formats and buzzwords may generate attention, but if they don’t reinforce expertise or relevance, they don’t convert. Content should feel like a natural extension of how a business already serves customers in person.

Effective content isn’t about “selling.” It’s about showing understanding. When customers feel seen and informed, sales become a byproduct — not the goal. The businesses that succeed long-term aren’t the loudest online. They’re the ones whose content makes people think, “They get it.”

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Why your business needs a soundtrack

Years ago, I ran inhouse marketing operations for a balloon delivery service.

Computers were fairly rudimentary in those days. Email and websites didn’t exist, and faxes had just been invented. Orders were written longhand, then typed when time permitted. As operations grew from one city to 10, we noticed that phone customers were regularly kept on hold for long periods. When we tried piping in radio music, we realized customers would potentially hear our competitors’ advertising while waiting for us.

Creme de la Weird

Rangueil Hospital’s emergency department in Toulouse, France, had to be evacuated on Jan. 31 after a man showed up with a World War I-era explosive ... in his rectum.

The Irish Star reported that the 24-year-old man was complaining of discomfort because of an “inserted object,” but doctors didn’t realize what it was until they had begun to treat him. Hospital staff alerted police, who locked down the facility until bomb disposal experts determined that the device was harmless. Surgery proceeded, and the 8-by-2-inch shell was successfully removed. [The Irish Star, 2/2/2026]

In Related News

KRCG-TV reported on Jan. 30 that Fort Leonard Wood in Pulaski County, Missouri, is offering a $5,000 reward for recovery of an explosive device that was stolen from the base’s Ammunition Supply Point late last year.

The “demolition shaped charge” uses “a specially shaped, explosive-filled cavity to focus the effect of the explosion,” according to the U.S. Marines website.

[KRCG, 1/30/2026]

Bright Idea

If you really want to make an impression on your Valentine, check out the McDonald’s McNugget Caviar Kit. USA Today reported on Feb. 2 that the burger chain is offering a free kit when you sign up online, which includes chicken nuggets (of course), a 1-ounce tin of caviar, a $25 McDonald’s gift card, creme fraiche and a mother of pearl caviar spoon. Sign-ups begin on Feb. 10 at 11 a.m. Eastern time. The combo was inspired by a dish served at the U.S. Open in August. That kit, however, set diners back $100. You can get in on the action at mcnuggetcaviar.com. [USA Today, 2/2/2026]

Continuing Crisis

At the University of Alaska Fairbanks, master’s student Nick Dwyer submitted 160 images made through collaboration with AI to an art show, The Sun Star reported on Jan. 14. Dwyer said his work “explores identity, charac-

So we hired an actor to imitate famous voices touting our services and played it on an endless loop for anyone sitting on hold. It was so successful that many people asked to be left on hold just so they could listen to the full recording.

Flash-forward to 2025: My family installed a new shower in our primary bathroom after investigating several one-day shower installation firms and hiring Shugarman’s.

Admittedly, these guys aren’t the cheapest company out there, but we’d heard good things about them. We also suspected our bathroom might need mold re-

mediation.

And with neither of us having the time to be a general contractor, we opted for Shugarman’s one-stop shop…then crossed our fingers.

Well, you get what you pay for. These guys were in and out in 10 hours, did great work, and left us very happy… until Memorial Day

Odd Files

ter narrative creation and crafting false memories of relationships ... after a state of AI psychosis.” Fellow student Graham Granger, 19, however, wasn’t a fan. On Jan. 13, Granger was found “ripping artwork off the walls and eating it in a reported protest,” the UAF police department said. He chewed and spit out at least 57 of the 160 images in Dwyer’s exhibit. Granger said he opposed Dwyer’s use of ChatGPT and the school’s AI policy. “I’m surprisingly fine,” Granger said after chewing up the photos. “I’ve eaten paper on, like, dares before, so I’ve learned a method, like, over the course of my life.” Granger was arraigned on charges of criminal mischief and will appear in court in March. [The Sun Star, 1/26/2026]

Awesome!

Thirteen-year-old

Austin Appelbee is being called a hero after he swam through rough waters off the coast of Western Australia to summon help for his family, CNN reported. The family had gone out on Jan. 30 to paddleboard and kayak, but the waves swept them out to sea.

Austin, who has been swimming since he was young, decided to swim the 2.5 miles back to shore to get help. “The waves were massive. I hit the bottom of the beach and I just collapsed and then after that I had to sprint 2 kilometers to go get the phone,” he said.

Volunteer marine rescuers found his mom and two siblings clinging to a paddleboard, and they were rescued and returned to shore. Marine Rescue commander Paul Bresland called Austin’s feat a “superhuman effort.” [CNN, 2/3/2026]

It’s a Mystery

If you are the woman who dropped off a human skull at the Goodwill Donation Center in Chelsea, Michigan, on Jan. 26, the Chelsea Police Department would like a word.

CBS News reported that a woman, who was caught on the store’s surveillance camera, brought

weekend, when the toilets backed up.

Our plumber determined that the problem was mortar lodged deep in the pipes, caused by this reconstruction. After $765.19, the problem was fixed, but I was still irritated.

As I said, you get what you pay for. Shugarman answered my call on Memorial Day weekend, provided advice, took responsibility for the problem, and, without hesitation, paid the bill. While sitting on the phone, I found myself listening to their on-hold recording.

Their catchy theme song told the story of starting their business, with

the overriding message “At Shugarman’s Bath, our goal is to make you happy.”

Regardless of what you sell, you may also want to consider having your story told and running music on hold. Because I guarantee you’ve got competition trying to eat into your sales, and filling this important messaging void ensures customers don’t get dead air or hear radio ads from the other guys. With that said, I wish you a week of profitable marketing.

Calling Shugarman’s?

Mention my name; we’ll both benefit.

in a skull wrapped in a shirt.

The skull appeared to be intact and didn’t have any “visible damage.” Officers turned it over to the county medical examiner, who forwarded it to the anthropology department at the University of Michigan for further study. [CBS News, 2/4/2026]

Bronze Medal

Just four minutes into the mixed doubles curling competition at the 2026 Winter Olympics, the lights went out, the Associated Press reported on Feb. 4.

Four matches came to a halt as the athletes waited for the power to come back on. Olympic officials said the interruption was “due to an energy-related issue” (really?), and the lights were back on within about three minutes. [AP, 2/4/2026]

Unsportsmanlike

At a high school boys’ basketball game in Frederick, Oklahoma, on Jan. 29, an official made the unusual move of ejecting the home team’s entire fan section, KFOR-TV reported. The game between Frederick and Mangum was late in the fourth quarter when an official called a foul. One fan stood up to yell at the official, then left.

The referee conferred with the school administrator on hand, who announced, “The officials ask that the whole side clear.” Play didn’t resume until all

the fans had cleared the gym, but radio announcer Chad Fox said some were standing outside the doors, trying to peek inside. “The official might have been called a few names for a while,” he said.

The Frederick superintendent provided a statement, saying the district “reaffirms its commitment to upholding sportsmanship standards.” [KFOR, 2/3/2026]

Tech Revolution

Tasmania Tours website owner Scott Hennessy admitted that “Our AI has messed up completely” after the technology hallucinated some tourist destinations in Tasmania, Australia, that do not exist.

ABC reported on Jan. 21 that the site had directed travelers to the Weldborough Hot Springs, offering a “peaceful escape” and “authentic connection to nature.” One small issue: The website did not provide directions, so many people stopped at a pub for guidance.

Pub owner Kristy Probert set them straight: “The Weld River, which runs through Weldborough, is freezing cold. It’s definitely, definitely not a hot spring.” Hennessy said the company had outsourced its marketing materials, and that company used AI to produce some of the content. “We’re not a scam, we’re a married couple trying to do the right thing by people,” he said. [ABC, 1/21/2026]

Entrepreneurial

On Feb. 1, as a freak snowstorm blanketed parts

of North Carolina, former Little Caesars employee Jonathon Hackett, 41, broke into a Little Caesars store in Kinston and started making pizzas to sell, the Charlotte Observer reported. Correction: Hackett broke in TWICE. The first time, he made and sold pizzas to customers, keeping the proceeds for himself. The second time, employees were still in the store and tried to stop him from entering, police said. Hackett was charged with three felonies. [Charlotte Observer, 2/3/2026]

Incompetent Crime

An unnamed Passaic County, New Jersey, man who got a ticket on Jan. 28 called the police department on Jan. 29 to complain about it, NJ.com reported. Because of the disturbing comments the 38-year-old made on that call, East Rutherford police went to his location for a welfare check. The man was sitting in his car and saw officers approaching; “the driver accelerated at a high rate of speed illegally, passing several vehicles, putting the motoring public at risk,” police said.

Police declined to chase him, and shortly afterward, the suspect “made several phone calls to the East Rutherford Police Department, bragging about being able to elude the officers,” Capt. Jeff Yannacone said. The next day, the man was arrested at his home and charged with third-degree eluding police, along with many traffic citations. [NJ. com, 2/3/2026]

The World Around Us

NOTICE INVITING BIDS (ENG BID 26-01)

CITY OF ENCINITAS

FY 2025-2026 PAVEMENT REHABILITATION PROJECT (CS26A)

Notice is hereby given that the City of Encinitas will receive ELECTRONIC BIDS ONLY, via the on-line bidding service PlanetBids (http://www.encinitasca.gov/bids), up to 2:00 PM on February 18th, 2026. At which time, said ELECTRONIC BIDS will be publicly opened and read. The results will be posted on PlanetBids immediately upon bid opening. Bidders need not be present at bid opening.

WORK TO BE DONE: The work to be completed generally includes: asphalt overlays, slurry seals, surface and full depth repairs, crack sealing, milling asphalt pavements, installation or removal and replacement of concrete ramps, reconstruction of tra c detector loops, installation or removal and replacement of pavement striping and markings, adjustment of manholes and valves, and other related work as required by the various details and speci cations.

COMPLIANCE WITH LABOR LAWS: The prime contractor shall be responsible for ensuring compliance with all applicable provisions of the Labor Code, including but not limited to section 1777.5

Please also see INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR BIDDERS in bid documents for additional bid information and requirements.

02/06/2026, 02/13/2026 CN 31800

Coast News legals

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BATCH: AFC-4071, 4060 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED AS SHOWN BELOW. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Executed by: AS SHOWN BELOW, as Trustor, AS SHOWN BELOW, as Bene ciary, recorded on AS SHOWN BELOW as Instrument No. AS SHOWN BELOW of O cial Records of the County Recorder of SAN DIEGO County, California, and pursuant to the Notice of Default and Election to Sell there under recorded on AS SHOWN BELOW as Instrument No. AS SHOWN BELOW of said O cial Records. WILL SELL BY PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH On 2/26/2026 at 10:00 AM, AT THE FRONT LOCATION OF CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY (FIDELITY NATIONAL TIMESHARE)

16835 W. BERNARDO DR. #214 SAN DIEGO CA 92127

(Payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States, by cash, a cashier’s check drawn by a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank), all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the

property situated in said County and State hereinafter described as more fully described on said Deed of Trust. The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 5805 ARMADA DRIVE, CARLSBAD, CA, 92009 TS#, REF#, ICN#, Unit/ Interval/Week, APN#, Trustors, Bene ciary, DOT Dated, DOT Recorded, DOT Instrument No., NOD Recorded, NOD Instrument No., Estimated Sales Amount 110341 B0519705C MGP38227BZ 382 ANNUAL 27 211-022-28-00 CHARLES WILSON AND MONICA HITZ HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS GRAND PACIFIC CARLSBAD LP.

A CALIFORNIA LIMITED PARTNERSHIP 04/02/2019 04/18/2019 2019-0140085 5/29/2025 2025-0141380

$23910.61 110342 B0557515S

MGP15307AZ 153 ANNUAL 7 211-022-28-00 MARC

E. MILLOVICH AND VANESSA L. MILLOVICH

HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS GRAND PACIFIC CARLSBAD LP.

A CALIFORNIA LIMITED PARTNERSHIP 05/29/2023

06/08/2023 2023-0149125

5/29/2025 2025-0141380

$24973.15 110343 B0564785J MGP36904AZ 369 ANNUAL 4 211-022-28-00 HAROLD W. REICHWEIN AND GLENICE L. REICHWEIN

HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS GRAND PACIFIC CARLSBAD LP.

A CALIFORNIA LIMITED

PARTNERSHIP 01/28/2024

02/08/2024 2024-0032416

5/29/2025 2025-0141380

$28753.69 110344 B0530295H

MGP17816AZ 178 ANNUAL 16 211-022-28-00 BRIAN D. SELF AND ANGELA L. SELF

HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS GRAND PACIFIC CARLSBAD LP. A CALIFORNIA LIMITED

GRAND PACIFIC CARLSBAD

LP. A CALIFORNIA LIMITED PARTNERSHIP 01/16/2016 02/04/2016 2016-0049958

5/29/2025 2025-0141380

$24861.93 111284 B0541085P MGP25146AZ 251 ANNUAL 46 211-022-28-00 IGHWIYISI

AGHO AN UNMARRIED WOMAN AS HER SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY

GRAND PACIFIC CARLSBAD LP. A CALIFORNIA LIMITED PARTNERSHIP 03/11/2022

03/30/2022 2022-0139627

9/12/2025 2025-0253652

$28099.95 111285 B0572675S

MGP19704AZ 197 ANNUAL

4 211-022-28-00 JOCELYN YUTUC BOLANOS AN UNMARRIED WOMAN AS HER SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY GRAND PACIFIC CARLSBAD LP. A CALIFORNIA LIMITED PARTNERSHIP 09/24/2024

10/31/2024 2024-0300278

9/12/2025 2025-0253652

$20977.53 111286 B0558605S

MGP38531AZ 385 ANNUAL

WILLIAM C.

31 211-022-28-00

PARTNERSHIP 02/15/2020

03/05/2020 2020-0114795

5/29/2025 2025-0141380

$35297.62 110345 B0565555P

MGP27212CE 272 BIENNIAL EVEN 12 211-022-28-00

GENELLE CROUCH AN UNMARRIED WOMAN AS HER SOLE AND SEPARATE

PROPERTY GRAND PACIFIC CARLSBAD LP.

A CALIFORNIA LIMITED

PARTNERSHIP 02/12/2024

03/07/2024 2024-0057650

5/29/2025 2025-0141380

$18818.85 110346 B0564355S

MGP15442CE 154 BIENNIAL EVEN 42 211-022-28-00

DARWIN ABAD AND MERRIE

DESIREE SEBASTIAN-ABAD

HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS GRAND PACIFIC CARLSBAD LP.

A CALIFORNIA LIMITED

PARTNERSHIP 01/03/2024

01/25/2024 2024-0020602

5/29/2025 2025-0141380

$32245.79 110347 B0562175S

MGP37247CE 372 BIENNIAL EVEN 47 211-022-28-00

JOHN ADAM KING AND SILVIA ISABEL LOAIZA

HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS GRAND

PACIFIC CARLSBAD LP.

A CALIFORNIA LIMITED

PARTNERSHIP 10/23/2023

11/08/2023 2023-0310678

5/29/2025 2025-0141380

$32633.79 110348 B0532695H

MGP17243CZ 172 ANNUAL

43 211-022-28-00 THOMAS

M. WARD AND DEBRA A.

WARD HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS GRAND PACIFIC CARLSBAD

LP. A CALIFORNIA LIMITED

PARTNERSHIP 11/09/2020

11/30/2020 2020-0759687

5/29/2025 2025-0141380

$15343.17 110349 B0567035H

MGP19902AE 199 BIENNIAL EVEN 2 211-022-28-00 JULIE

ANN MAHANNAH A SINGLE

WOMAN AS HER SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY

GRAND PACIFIC CARLSBAD

LP. A CALIFORNIA LIMITED

PARTNERSHIP 04/15/2024

05/02/2024 2024-0110258

5/29/2025 2025-0141380

$12825.26 110350 B0545365S MGP19810AZ 198 ANNUAL

10 211-022-28-00 NANCY

GAYE FRUITS A SINGLE

WOMAN AS HER SOLE

AND SEPARATE PROPERTY

GRAND PACIFIC CARLSBAD

LP. A CALIFORNIA LIMITED

PARTNERSHIP 08/16/2022

09/01/2022 2022-0350201

5/29/2025 2025-0141380

$34648.51 110351 B0561075H

MGP25349AZ 253 ANNUAL 49 211-022-28-00 KYLE K HUNT A SINGLE MAN AS HIS SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY

GRAND PACIFIC CARLSBAD

LP. A CALIFORNIA LIMITED

PARTNERSHIP 09/19/2023

10/05/2023 2023-0269536

5/29/2025 2025-0141380

$19948.78 110352 B0460145S

MGP19708AE 197 BIENNIAL EVEN 8 211-022-28-00

JOSE A. SARALEGUI A(N)

MARRIED MAN AS SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY

ANTHONY SAZON NG A SINGLE MAN AS HIS SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY GRAND PACIFIC CARLSBAD LP. A CALIFORNIA LIMITED PARTNERSHIP 01/27/2024 02/08/2024 2024-0032365 9/12/2025 2025-0253652

$30620.30 111295 B0570785P MGP18402CE 184 EVEN 2 211-022-28-00 RICHARD GIRAY RAMIREZ AND LUCENA CARMEN RAMIREZ HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS GRAND PACIFIC CARLSBAD LP. A CALIFORNIA LIMITED PARTNERSHIP 08/04/2024 08/29/2024 2024-0231592 9/12/2025 2025-0253652 $18053.97 111296 B0560305H MGP17505AZ 175 ANNUAL 5 211-022-28-00 SHRIYA RISHI AND RISHI WIFE AND HUSBAND AS JOINT TENANTS GRAND PACIFIC CARLSBAD LP. A CALIFORNIA LIMITED PARTNERSHIP 08/22/2023 09/07/2023 2023-0242745 9/12/2025 2025-0253652

BROWN JR. AND MARILYN K. BROWN HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS

GRAND PACIFIC CARLSBAD LP. A CALIFORNIA LIMITED PARTNERSHIP 06/23/2023

07/13/2023 2023-0182425

9/12/2025 2025-0253652

$43002.98 111287 B0556035S

MGP27813AO 178 ODD 13 211022-28-00 MICHAEL JANSEN

EGAN AND KELLEY RENEE

EGAN HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS GRAND

PACIFIC CARLSBAD LP. A CALIFORNIA LIMITED

PARTNERSHIP 04/21/2023

05/04/2023 2023-0115929

9/12/2025 2025-0253652

$19036.13 111288 B0484675C

MGP28020AO 280 ODD 20 211-022-28-00

ANTHONY C. GLODOWSKI AND RICHEL LADRIDO-GLODOWSKI

HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS GRAND

PACIFIC CARLSBAD LP.

A CALIFORNIA LIMITED

PARTNERSHIP 04/17/2017

05/04/2017 2017-0199562

9/12/2025 2025-0253652

$13859.77 111289 B0571075J

MGP37422AZ 374 ANNUAL 22 211-022-28-00 JOHN HUGHES AND DARCY

HUGHES HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS GRAND PACIFIC CARLSBAD LP. A CALIFORNIA LIMITED

PARTNERSHIP 08/22/2024

09/05/2024 2024-0238241

9/12/2025 2025-0253652

$45839.26 111290 B0567765J

MGP38117CO 381 ODD 17 211022-28-00 LAURIE KRUMM

A SINGLE WOMAN AS HER SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY GRAND

PACIFIC CARLSBAD LP.

A CALIFORNIA LIMITED

PARTNERSHIP 05/06/2024

05/23/2024 2024-0129495

9/12/2025 2025-0253652

$11422.51 111291 B0559625S

MGP29303CO 293 ODD 3

211-022-28-00 ANTOINETTE

LEE A MARRIED WOMAN AS HER SOLE AND SEPARATE

PROPERTY GRAND

PACIFIC CARLSBAD LP.

A CALIFORNIA LIMITED

PARTNERSHIP 07/10/2023

08/17/2023 2023-0223772

9/12/2025 2025-0253652

$16940.52 111292 B0563245S

MGP37105AZ 371 ANNUAL

5 211-022-28-00 ROSARIO

LIDDIC AND CHAD LIDDIC

WIFE AND HUSBAND AS

JOINT TENANTS GRAND

PACIFIC CARLSBAD LP.

A CALIFORNIA LIMITED

PARTNERSHIP 11/18/2023

12/21/2023 2023-0350137

9/12/2025 2025-0253652

$30474.30 111293 B0574055J

MGP19320CO 193 ODD 20 211-022-28-00

MARY A.

MILES A SINGLE WOMAN AS HER SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY GRAND

PACIFIC CARLSBAD LP.

A CALIFORNIA LIMITED

PARTNERSHIP 09/27/2024

12/19/2024 2024-0350486

9/12/2025 2025-0253652

$16056.29 111294 B0564755J

MGP16842AZ 168 ANNUAL 42 211-022-28-00 JOSEPH

$28021.01 111298 B0544765C MGP16718CZ 167 ANNUAL 18 211-022-28-00 KIMBERLI J. THOMPSON A MARRIED WOMAN AS HER SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY GRAND PACIFIC CARLSBAD LP. A CALIFORNIA LIMITED PARTNERSHIP 07/30/2022 08/11/2022 2022-0324974 9/12/2025 2025-0253652

$24475.11 111299 B0528535C MGP29440BE 294 EVEN 40 211-022-28-00 MARRY H. VAN DER GRAAF A(N) UNMARRIED WOMAN AS SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY GRAND PACIFIC CARLSBAD LP. A CALIFORNIA LIMITED PARTNERSHIP 10/19/2019 12/26/2019 2019-0605054 9/12/2025 2025-0253652

$9895.95 111300 B0528525C MGP29511BO 295 ODD 11 211-022-28-00 MARRY H. VAN DER GRAAF A(N) UNMARRIED WOMAN AS SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY GRAND PACIFIC CARLSBAD LP. A CALIFORNIA LIMITED PARTNERSHIP 10/19/2019 12/26/2019 2019-0605057 9/12/2025 2025-0253652

$9903.93 111301 B0567825S MGP28151CE 281 EVEN 51 211-022-28-00 ANNE BOYINGTON WIDMER AND MARK ALAN WIDMER WIFE AND HUSBAND AS JOINT TENANTS GRAND PACIFIC CARLSBAD LP. A CALIFORNIA LIMITED PARTNERSHIP 05/15/2024 05/30/2024 2024-0135334 9/12/2025 2025-0253652

$17613.95

The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to-wit is estimated at AS SHOWN ABOVE Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, may increase this gure prior to sale. The bene ciary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located and more than three months have elapsed since such recordation. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks

involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned o may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying o all liens senior to the lien being auctioned o , before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s o ce or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, bene ciary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call the number shown below in BOLD, using the REF number assigned to this case on SHOWN ABOVE. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be re ected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. IN ORDER TO BRING YOUR ACCOUNT CURRENT, PLEASE CONTACT ADVANCED FINANCIAL COMPANY AT PHONE NO. 800-234-6222 EXT 189 DATE:1/28/2026 CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE 2121 PALOMAR AIRPORT ROAD, SUITE 330B CARLSBAD, CA 92011 PHONE NO. (858) 207-0646 BY LORI R. FLEMINGS, as Authorized Signor 02/06/2026, 02/13/2026, 02/20/2026 CN 31793

T.S. No. 141008-CA APN: 160-492-25-00 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 3/20/2021. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER On 3/2/2026 at 10:30 AM, CLEAR RECON CORP, as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 9/3/2021 as Instrument No. 2021-0627527 of O cial Records in the o ce of the County Recorder of San Diego County, State

of CALIFORNIA executed by: BARBARA D PRALL, SURVIVING JOINT TENANT WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, SAVINGS ASSOCIATION, OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE; AT THE MAIN ENTRANCE TO THE EAST COUNTY REGIONAL CENTER BY STATUE, 250 E. MAIN STREET, EL CAJON, CA 92020 all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: MORE ACCURATELY DESCRIBED IN SAID DEED OF TRUST. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 4384 ALBATROSS WAY, OCEANSIDE, CA 92057 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be held, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, condition, or encumbrances, including fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to pay the remaining principal sums of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $276,062.96 If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The bene ciary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned or its predecessor caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned o may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying o all liens senior to the lien being auctioned o , before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s o ce or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, bene ciary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the

California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (855) 313-3319 or visit this Internet website www. clearreconcorp.com, using the le number assigned to this case 141008-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be re ected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. NOTICE TO TENANT: E ective January 1, 2021, you may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call (855) 313-3319, or visit this internet website www. clearreconcorp.com, using the le number assigned to this case 141008-CA to nd the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. FOR SALES INFORMATION: (855) 3133319 CLEAR RECON CORP 3333 Camino Del Rio South, Suite 225 San Diego, California 92108 STOX 957352_141008CA 02/06/2026, 02/13/2026, 02/20/2026 CN 31792

T.S. No. 140864-CA APN: 217191-28-29 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 2/24/2023. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER On 3/6/2026 at 9:00 AM, CLEAR RECON CORP, as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 2/27/2023 as Instrument No. 2023-0050080 of O cial Records in the o ce of the County Recorder of San Diego County, State of CALIFORNIA executed by:

GREGORY J BATTY, A MARRIED MAN AS HIS SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST

BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL

BANK, A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, SAVINGS ASSOCIATION, OR

SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE; ENTRANCE OF THE EAST COUNTY REGIONAL CENTER, 250 E. MAIN STREET, EL CAJON, CA 92020 all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: PARCEL 1: AN UNDIVIDED FEE SIMPLE INTEREST AS A TENANT IN COMMON IN AND TO THE COMMON AREA IN THE MODULE IN WHICH THE RESIDENTIAL UNIT DESCRIBED IN PARCEL 2 BELOW IS LOCATED EQUAL TO THE RECIPROCAL OF THE NUMBER OF RESIDENTIAL UNITS LOCATED WITHIN SUCH MODULE, AS SHOWN ON THE CONDOMINIUM PLAN FOR SILVERADO (PHASE 6), RECORDED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAN DIEGO COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, ON JUNE 23, 2022, AS DOCUMENT NO. 2022-0258964 AND ANY AMENDMENTS OR SUPPLEMENTS THERETO (COLLECTIVELY “CONDOMINIUM PLAN”), WHICH IS A PORTION OF LOT 1OF COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO TRACT 5634-1, ACCORDING TO MAP THEREOF NO. 16510, FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAID COUNTY, MAY 12, 2022 (“MAP”). PARCEL 2: RESIDENTIAL UNIT NO. 29, AS SHOWN AND DESCRIBED ON THE CONDOMINIUM PLAN; EXCEPTING FROM PARCELS 1AND 2, A. ALL OIL RIGHTS, MINERAL RIGHTS, NATURAL GAS RIGHTS AND RIGHTS TO ALL OTHER HYDROCARBONS BY WHATSOEVER NAME KNOWN, TO ALL GEOTHERMAL HEAT AND TO ALL PRODUCTS DERIVED FROM ANY OF THE FOREGOING (COLLECTIVELY “SUBSURFACE RESOURCES”); B. THE PERPETUAL RIGHT TO DRILL, MINE, EXPLORE AND OPERATE FOR AND TO PRODUCE, STORE AND REMOVE ANY OF THE SUBSURFACE RESOURCES ON OR FROM THE RESIDENTIAL UNIT, INCLUDING THE RIGHT TO WHIPSTOCK OR DIRECTIONALLY DRILL AND MINE FROM LANDS OTHER THAN THE RESIDENTIAL UNIT, WELLS, TUNNELS AND SHAFTS INTO, THROUGH OR ACROSS THE SUBSURFACE OF THE RESIDENTIAL UNIT, AND TO BOTTOM SUCH WHIPSTOCKED OR DIRECTIONALLY DRILLED WELLS, TUNNELS AND SHAFTS WITHIN OR BEYOND THE EXTERIOR LIMITS OF THE RESIDENTIAL UNIT, AND TO REDRILL, RETUNNEL, EQUIP, MAINTAIN, REPAIR DEEPEN AND OPERATE ANY SUCH WELLS OR MINES, BUT WITHOUT THE RIGHT TO DRILL, MINE, EXPLORE, OPERATE, PRODUCE, STORE OR REMOVE ANY OF THE SUBSURFACE RESOURCES THROUGH OR IN THE SURFACE OR THE UPPER FIVE HUNDRED FEET (500’) OF THE SUBSURFACE OF THE RESIDENTIAL UNIT; AND C. ALL WATER AND WATER RIGHTS, IF ANY, WITHIN AND UNDERLYING THE RESIDENTIAL UNIT. RESERVING FROM PARCELS 1AND 2, ALL EASEMENTS RESERVED IN THE DECLARATION OF COVENANTS, CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS AND ESTABLISHMENT OF EASEMENTS OF SILVERADO

RECORDED IN THE OFFICIAL RECORDS OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAN DIEGO COUNTY, CALIFORNIA ON JUNE 22, 2022 AS DOCUMENT NO. 2022-0258697, AND ANY AMENDMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTS THERETO (COLLECTIVELY, THE “DECLARATION”), THE CONDOMINIUM PLAN, THE MAP, AND ALL OTHER EASEMENTS OF RECORD AS OF THE DATE HEREOF; PARCEL 3: AN EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT TO USE EACH PORTION OF THE ASSOCIATION PROPERTY, IF ANY, PARCEL 1: AN UNDIVIDED FEE SIMPLE INTEREST AS A TENANT IN COMMON IN AND TO THE COMMON AREA IN THE MODULE IN WHICH THE RESIDENTIAL UNIT DESCRIBED IN PARCEL 2 BELOW IS LOCATED EQUAL TO THE RECIPROCAL OF THE NUMBER OF RESIDENTIAL UNITS LOCATED WITHIN SUCH MODULE, AS SHOWN ON THE CONDOMINIUM PLAN FOR SILVERADO (PHASE 6), RECORDED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAN DIEGO COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, ON JUNE 23, 2022, AS DOCUMENT NO. 2022-0258964 AND ANY AMENDMENTS OR SUPPLEMENTS THERETO (COLLECTIVELY “CONDOMINIUM PLAN”), WHICH IS A PORTION OF LOT 1OF COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO TRACT 5634-1, ACCORDING TO MAP THEREOF NO. 16510, FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAID COUNTY, MAY 12, 2022 (“MAP”). PARCEL 2: RESIDENTIAL UNIT NO. 29, AS SHOWN AND DESCRIBED ON THE CONDOMINIUM PLAN; EXCEPTING FROM PARCELS 1AND 2, A. ALL OIL RIGHTS, MINERAL RIGHTS, NATURAL GAS RIGHTS AND RIGHTS TO ALL OTHER HYDROCARBONS BY WHATSOEVER NAME KNOWN, TO ALL GEOTHERMAL HEAT AND TO ALL PRODUCTS DERIVED FROM ANY OF THE FOREGOING (COLLECTIVELY “SUBSURFACE RESOURCES”); B. THE PERPETUAL RIGHT TO DRILL, MINE, EXPLORE AND OPERATE FOR AND TO PRODUCE, STORE AND REMOVE ANY OF THE SUBSURFACE RESOURCES ON OR FROM THE RESIDENTIAL UNIT, INCLUDING THE RIGHT TO WHIPSTOCK OR DIRECTIONALLY DRILL AND MINE FROM LANDS OTHER THAN THE RESIDENTIAL UNIT, WELLS, TUNNELS AND SHAFTS INTO, THROUGH OR ACROSS THE SUBSURFACE OF THE RESIDENTIAL UNIT, AND TO BOTTOM SUCH WHIPSTOCKED OR DIRECTIONALLY DRILLED WELLS, TUNNELS AND SHAFTS WITHIN OR BEYOND THE EXTERIOR LIMITS OF THE RESIDENTIAL UNIT, AND TO REDRILL, RETUNNEL, EQUIP, MAINTAIN, REPAIR DEEPEN AND OPERATE ANY SUCH WELLS OR MINES, BUT WITHOUT THE RIGHT TO DRILL, MINE, EXPLORE, OPERATE, PRODUCE, STORE OR REMOVE ANY OF THE SUBSURFACE RESOURCES THROUGH OR IN THE SURFACE OR THE UPPER FIVE HUNDRED FEET (500’) OF THE SUBSURFACE OF THE RESIDENTIAL UNIT; AND C. ALL WATER AND WATER RIGHTS, IF ANY, WITHIN AND UNDERLYING THE RESIDENTIAL UNIT. RESERVING FROM PARCELS 1AND 2, ALL EASEMENTS RESERVED IN THE

DECLARATION OF COVENANTS, CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS AND ESTABLISHMENT OF EASEMENTS OF SILVERADO RECORDED IN THE OFFICIAL RECORDS OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAN DIEGO COUNTY, CALIFORNIA ON JUNE 22, 2022 AS DOCUMENT NO. 2022-0258697, AND ANY AMENDMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTS THERETO (COLLECTIVELY, THE “DECLARATION”), THE CONDOMINIUM PLAN, THE MAP, AND ALL OTHER EASEMENTS OF RECORD AS OF THE DATE HEREOF; PARCEL 3: AN EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT TO USE EACH PORTION OF THE ASSOCIATION PROPERTY, IF ANY, DESIGNATED IN THE CONDOMINIUM PLAN AS BEING AN EXCLUSIVE USE EASEMENT AREA APPURTENANT TO THE RESIDENTIAL UNIT DESCRIBED IN PARCEL 2 ABOVE FOR THE PURPOSES DESCRIBED IN THE DECLARATION. PARCEL 4: A NON-EXCLUSIVE TEMPORARY EASEMENT FOR PEDESTRIAN AND VEHICULAR ACCESS, INGRESS AND EGRESS BY GRANTEE OVER, UPON AND ACROSS THE ROADWAY MODULE, AS DESCRIBED IN THAT CERTAIN EASEMENT GRANT DEED PRIVATE STREETS DEED RECORDED IN THE OFFICIAL RECORDS OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAN DIEGO COUNTY ON JUNE 23, 2022, AS DOCUMENT NO. 20220258955, WHICH EASEMENT IS APPURTENANT TO THE RESIDENTIAL UNIT

DESCRIBED IN PARCEL 2 ABOVE. PARCEL5: A NONEXCLUSIVE EASEMENT, IN COMMON WITH OTHER OWNERS, FOR ACCESS, INGRESS AND EGRESS, AND FOR ALL OTHER PURPOSES DESCRIBED IN THE DECLARATION, IN, TO, OVER, UNDER AND ACROSS CERTAIN PORTIONS OF THE ASSOCIATION PROPERTY DESCRIBED IN THE DECLARATION AND/OR SUPPLEMENTARY DECLARATION, SUBJECT TO THE LIMITATIONS SET FORTH THEREIN, WHICH EASEMENT IS APPURTENANT TO THE RESIDENTIAL UNIT DESCRIBED ABOVE. MORE ACCURATELY DESCRIBED AS: PARCEL 1: AN UNDIVIDED FEE SIMPLE INTEREST AS A TENANT IN COMMON IN AND TO THE COMMON AREA IN THE MODULE IN WHICH THE RESIDENTIAL UNIT DESCRIBED IN PARCEL 2 BELOW IS LOCATED EQUAL TO THE RECIPROCAL OF THE NUMBER OF RESIDENTIAL UNITS LOCATED WITHIN SUCH MODULE, AS SHOWN ON THE CONDOMINIUM PLAN FOR SILVERADO (PHASE 6), RECORDED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAN DIEGO COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, ON JUNE 23, 2022, AS DOCUMENT NO. 2022-0258964 AND ANY AMENDMENTS OR SUPPLEMENTS THERETO (COLLECTIVELY “CONDOMINIUM PLAN”), WHICH IS A PORTION OF LOT 1 OF COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO TRACT 5634-1, ACCORDING TO MAP THEREOF NO. 16510, FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAID COUNTY, MAY 12, 2022 (“MAP”). PARCEL 2: RESIDENTIAL UNIT NO. 29, AS SHOWN AND DESCRIBED ON THE CONDOMINIUM PLAN; EXCEPTING FROM PARCELS 1 AND 2, A. ALL OIL RIGHTS, MINERAL RIGHTS, NATURAL GAS RIGHTS AND RIGHTS TO ALL OTHER

HYDROCARBONS BY WHATSOEVER NAME KNOWN, TO ALL GEOTHERMAL HEAT AND TO ALL PRODUCTS DERIVED FROM ANY OF THE FOREGOING (COLLECTIVELY “SUBSURFACE RESOURCES”); B. THE PERPETUAL RIGHT TO DRILL, MINE, EXPLORE AND OPERATE FOR AND TO PRODUCE, STORE AND REMOVE ANY OF THE SUBSURFACE RESOURCES ON OR FROM THE RESIDENTIAL UNIT, INCLUDING THE RIGHT TO WHIPSTOCK OR DIRECTIONALLY DRILL AND MINE FROM LANDS OTHER THAN THE RESIDENTIAL UNIT, WELLS, TUNNELS AND SHAFTS INTO, THROUGH OR ACROSS THE SUBSURFACE OF THE RESIDENTIAL UNIT, AND TO BOTTOM SUCH WHIPSTOCKED OR DIRECTIONALLY DRILLED WELLS, TUNNELS AND SHAFTS WITHIN OR BEYOND THE EXTERIOR LIMITS OF THE RESIDENTIAL UNIT, AND TO REDRILL, RETUNNEL, EQUIP, MAINTAIN, REPAIR DEEPEN AND OPERATE ANY SUCH WELLS OR MINES, BUT WITHOUT THE RIGHT TO DRILL, MINE, EXPLORE, OPERATE, PRODUCE, STORE OR REMOVE ANY OF THE SUBSURFACE RESOURCES THROUGH OR IN THE SURFACE OR THE UPPER FIVE HUNDRED FEET. (500’) OF THE SUBSURFACE OF THE RESIDENTIAL UNIT; AND C. ALL WATER AND WATER RIGHTS, IF ANY, WITHIN AND UNDERLYING THE RESIDENTIAL UNIT. PARCEL 3: AN EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT TO USE EACH PORTION OF THE ASSOCIATION PROPERTY, IF ANY, DESIGNATED IN THE CONDOMINIUM PLAN AS BEING AN EXCLUSIVE USE EASEMENT AREA APPURTENANT TO THE RESIDENTIAL UNIT DESCRIBED IN PARCEL 2 ABOVE FOR THE PURPOSES DESCRIBED IN THE DECLARATION. PARCEL 4: A NON-EXCLUSIVE TEMPORARY EASEMENT FOR PEDESTRIAN AND VEHICULAR ACCESS, INGRESS AND EGRESS BY GRANTEE OVER, UPON AND ACROSS THE ROADWAY MODULE, AS DESCRIBED IN THAT CERTAIN EASEMENT GRANT DEED PRIVATE STREETS DEED RECORDED IN THE OFFICIAL RECORDS OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAN DIEGO COUNTY ON JUNE 23, 2022, AS DOCUMENT NO. 20220258955, WHICH EASEMENT IS APPURTENANT TO THE RESIDENTIAL UNIT DESCRIBED IN PARCEL 2 ABOVE. PARCEL 5: A NONEXCLUSIVE EASEMENT, IN COMMON WITH OTHER OWNERS, FOR ACCESS, INGRESS AND EGRESS, AND FOR ALL OTHER PURPOSES DESCRIBED IN THE DECLARATION, IN, TO, OVER, UNDER AND ACROSS CERTAIN PORTIONS OF THE ASSOCIATION PROPERTY DESCRIBED IN THE DECLARATION AND/OR SUPPLEMENTARY DECLARATION, SUBJECT TO THE LIMITATIONS SET FORTH THEREIN, WHICH EASEMENT IS APPURTENANT TO THE RESIDENTIAL UNIT DESCRIBED ABOVE. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 505 PINEDALE ST, VISTA, CA 92081 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown

herein. Said sale will be held, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, condition, or encumbrances, including fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to pay the remaining principal sums of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $709,073.74 If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The bene ciary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned or its predecessor caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned o may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying o all liens senior to the lien being auctioned o , before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s o ce or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, bene ciary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (855) 313-3319 or visit this Internet website www.clearreconcorp. com, using the le number assigned to this case 140864CA. Information about

postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be re ected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale.

NOTICE TO TENANT:

E ective January 1, 2021, you may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call (855) 313-3319, or visit this internet website www. clearreconcorp.com, using the le number assigned to this case 140864-CA to nd the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. FOR SALES INFORMATION: (855) 3133319 CLEAR RECON CORP 3333 Camino Del Rio South, Suite 225 San Diego, California 92108 STOX 957329_140864CA 02/06/2026, 02/13/2026, 02/20/2026 CN 31791

NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL PROPERTY (CCP 701.540). ATTORNEY: FINLAYSON TOFFER ROOSEVELT & LILLY LLP 15615 ALTON PARKWAY SUITE 270 IRVINE, CA 92618. TELEPHONE NO.: DAYTIME: (949) 759-3810 FAX NO.: (949) 759-3812. ATTORNEY FOR (NAME): JUSTUS WALLACE PEPPERTREE PARK VILLAGES 7 & 8 LLC. LEVYING OFFICER: SAN DIEGO COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE 325 S. MELROSE DR. SUITE 2400 VISTA, CA 92081 PHONE:(760) 940-2898 FAX: (760) 8066215 CALIFORNIA RELAY SERVICE NUMBER (800) 7352929 TDD OR 711. SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO 325 S MELROSE DR. VISTA,

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LEGALS

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CA 92081. PLAINTIFF/ PETITIONER: MERITAGE HOMES OF CALIFORNIA INC. DEFENDANT/ RESPONDENT:

PEPPERTREE VILLAGE VII

LLC ET AL. COURT CASE NUMBER:37-2014-00040032 LEVYING OFFICER FILE

NUMBER:2025400039. DATE

01/21/2026 UNDER A WRIT OF EXECUTION ISSUED OUT OF THE ABOVE COURT ON 11/14/2024, ON THE JUDGMENT RENDERED ON 02/21/2024. FOR THE SUM OF $10,635,475.31; I HAVE LEVIED UPON ALL THE RIGHTS, TITLE, AND INTEREST OF THE JUDGMENT DEBTOR(S), NORTHERN CAPITAL INC., DUANE URQUHART, IN THE REAL PROPERTY, IN THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: 5256 MISSION RD. STE 905, BONSALL, CA 92003. PARCEL A: PARCELS 1 AND 2 OF PARCEL MAP 6530, IN THE CITY OF OCEANSIDE, COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, ACCORDING TO MAP

THEREOF FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAN DIEGO COUNTY, NOVEMBER 8, 1977, BEING A PORTION OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 25, TOWNSHIP 10 SOUTH, RANGE 4 WEST, SAN BERNARDINO MERIDIAN, IN THE CITY OF OCEANSIDE, COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, ACCORDING TO OFFICIAL PLAT THEREOF. EXCEPTING THEREFROM ANY OIL, GAS AND OTHER HYDROCARBON SUBSTANCES AND URANIUM METALS AND ORES OF ALL TYPES WITHOUT, HOWEVER, ANY RIGHT OF ENTRY ON THE SURFACE OR WITHIN 500 FEET FROM THE SURFACE OF SAID LAND, AS EXCEPTED BY PREVIOUS DEEDS OF RECORD. PARCEL B: AN EASEMENT AND RIGHT OF WAY FOR ROAD AND PUBLIC UTILITY PURPOSES OVER, UNDER, ALONG AND ACROSS THE NORTHERLY 30.00 FEET OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 36, TOWNSHIP 10 SOUTH, RANGE 4 WEST, SAN BERNARDINO BASE AND MERIDIAN, IN THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, ACCORDING TO OFFICIAL PLAT THEREOF. PARCEL C: AN EASEMENT AND RIGHT OF WAY FOR ROAD AND PUBLIC UTILITY PURPOSES OVER, UNDER, ALONG AND ACROSS THE WESTERLY AND SOUTHERLY 30.00 FEET OF THE SOUTHEAST

QUARTER; THE EASTERLY AND SOUTHERLY 30.00 FEET OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER; AND THE EASTERLY 30.00 FEET OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER; ALL IN SECTION 25, TOWNSHIP 10 SOUTH, RANGE 4 WEST, SAN BERNARDINO BASE AND MERIDIAN, IN THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, ACCORDING TO OFFICIAL PLAT THEREOF. ASSESSOR’S PARCEL NUMBERS(S): 122-030-71, 122-030-72. MINIMUM BID AMOUNT (IF APPLICABLE): PROSPECTIVE BIDDERS SHOULD REFER TO SECTIONS 701.510 TO 701.680, INCLUSIVE, OF THE CODE OF CIVIL PROCEDURE FOR PROVISIONS GOVERNING THE TERMS, CONDITIONS, AND EFFECT OF THE SALE AND THE LIABILITY OF DEFAULTING BIDDERS. PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT I WILL PROCEED TO SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER , FOR CASH IN LAWFUL MONEY OF THE UNITED STATES, ALL THE RIGHTS, TITLE, AND INTEREST OF SAID JUDGMENT DEBTOR(S) IN THE ABOVE DESCRIBED PROPERTY, OR SO MUCH THEREOF AS MAY BE NECESSARY TO SATISFY SAID EXECUTION, WITH ACCRUED INTEREST AND COSTS ON: DATE/TIME OF SALE: 2/19/2026 LOCATION OF SALE: 325 SOUTH MELROSE DR., SOUTH COURTHOUSE ENTRANCE. DIRECTIONS TO THE PROPERTY LOCATION CAN BE OBTAINED FROM THE LEVYING OFFICER UPON ORAL OR WRITTEN REQUEST. KELLY A. MARTINEZ, SHERIFF /S/ M. LACOSTA 2803, SHERIFF’S AUTHORIZED AGENT. LIENS MAY BE PRESENT WHICH MAY OR MAY NOT SURVIVE THIS LEVY. 01/30/2026, 02/06/2026, 02/13/2026 CN 31760

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF EILEEN PHYLLIS HEROLD Case # 26PE000231C

To all heirs, bene ciaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of Eileen Phyllis Herold

A Petition for Probate has been led by David Wadsworth Herold in the Superior Court of California, County of San Diego.

The Petition for Probate requests that David Wadsworth Herold be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

The petition requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the le kept by the court.

The petition requests authority

to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person les an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.

A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: Date: March 12, 2026; Time: 1:30 PM; in Dept.: 503. Court address: 1100 Union St., San Diego CA 92101, Central Courthouse.

(https://www.sdcourt.ca.gov/ sdcourt/probate2/probatevh)

Court appearances may be made either in person or virtually, unless otherwise ordered by the Court. Virtual appearances must be made using the department’s Microsoft Teams (“MS Teams”) video link; or by calling the department’s MS Teams conference phone number and using the assigned conference ID number. The MS Teams video conference links and phone numbers can be found at www.sdcourt.ca.gov/ ProbateHearings. Plan to check in 15 minutes prior to the scheduled hearing time.

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

If you are a creditor or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must le your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of rst issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as de ned in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code.

Other California statutes and legal authority may a ect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law.

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

Attorney for Petitioner: Michael R. Ragonese, Esq. 400 S. Melrose Dr., Ste 111 Vista, CA 92081

Telephone: 760.705.1334 02/13, 02/20, 02/27/2026 CN 31872

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSECHANGE OF NAME CASE# 26CU006603N TO ALL INTERESTED

PERSONS: Petitioner(s): Laura Susan Hastings led a petition with this court for a decree changing name as follows: a. Present name: Laura Susan Hastings change to proposed name: Laura Susan HastingsWilson 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 le 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 led, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING: On March 20, 2026 at 8:30 a.m., in Dept. 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 nd your court’s website, go to www. courts.ca.gov/find-my-court. htm.)

NO HEARING WILL OCCUR ON THE DATE SPECIFIED IN THE ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE.

The court will review the documents led as of the date speci ed 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 speci ed, and no timely written objection has been received (required at least two court days before the date speci ed), 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 certi cate, social security card, driver license, passport, and other identi cation, a certi ed 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 Certi cate (JC Form #NC230) may be required. Contact the agency(ies) who issues the legal document that needs to be changed, to determine if a certi ed copy is required.

A certi ed copy of Decree Changing Name (JC Form #NC130) or Decree Changing Name and Order Recognizing Change of Gender and for Issuance of New Birth’ Certi cate (JC Form #NC-230) may be obtained from the Civil Business O ce 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 certi ed copies.

If all the requirements have not been met as of the date speci ed, the court will mail the petitioner a written order with further directions.

If a timely objection is led 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 speci ed 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 led with the court. IT IS SO ORDERED.

Filed Date: 02/06/2026

Brad A. Weinreb Judge of the Superior Court. 02/13, 02/20, 02/27, 03/06/2026 CN 31871

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF HELEN M. McLEAN

Case # 26PE000248C

To all heirs, bene ciaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of Helen M. McLean

A Petition for Probate has been

led by Simeon A. McLean in the Superior Court of California, County of San Diego.

The Petition for Probate requests that Simeon A. McLeon be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. The petition requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the le kept by the court. The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person les an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.

A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows:

Date: March 11, 2026; Time: 1:30 PM; in Dept.: 502. Court address: 1100 Union St., San Diego CA 92101, Central Courthouse. (https://www.sdcourt.ca.gov/ sdcourt/probate2/probatevh)

Court appearances may be made either in person or virtually, unless otherwise ordered by the Court. Virtual appearances must be made using the department’s Microsoft Teams (“MS Teams”) video link; or by calling the department’s MS Teams conference phone number and using the assigned conference ID number. The MS Teams video conference links and phone numbers can be found at www.sdcourt.ca.gov/ ProbateHearings. Plan to check in 15 minutes prior to the scheduled hearing time. If you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or le written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.

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

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

Attorney for Petitioner: Vincent J. Russo, Esq. 3033 Fifth Ave. Ste 400 San Diego CA 92103

Telephone: 619.546.7880 02/13, 02/20, 02/27/2026 CN 31865

NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF BULK SALE (UCC Sec. 6101 et seq. and B&P 24074 et seq.)

Escrow No. 330-100005-CP Exempt from fee under GC27388.1(a)(1); Not related to real property NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN

that a bulk sale is about to be made. The name(s) and business address of the Seller(s) are: Swami’s Hillcrest LLC 3707 Fifth Avenue, San Diego, CA 92103

Doing Business as: Cocina De Barrio

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 o cer of the Seller is: 632 South Coast Highway 101, Encinitas, CA 92024

The name(s) and address of the Buyer(s) is/are: Cocina Urban Mex LLC 4411 Berwick Drive, San Diego, CA 92117

The location and general description of the assets to be sold are the trade name of the business, furniture, xtures and equipment, inventory of stock, leasehold interest, leasehold improvements, goodwill and covenant not to compete and transfer of License No. 47586813 of that certain business known as Cocina De Barrio located at: 3707 Fifth Avenue, San Diego, CA 92103

The Bulk Sale and transfer of the Alcoholic Beverage License is intended to be consummated at the o ce of: Glen Oaks Escrow, 2550 Fifth Avenue, Suite 800, San Diego, CA 92103, Escrow No. 330-100005-CP, Escrow O cer: Christopher Portillo and the anticipated date of sale/ transfer is ON OR ABOUT 03/26/2026

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 noti ed 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 o the business and license is to be paid only after the transfer has been approved by the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control.

Cocina Urban Mex LLC, a California Limited Liability Company By: /s/ Karla I. Ruiz, Manager 2/13/26 CNS-4011415# CN 31864

Notice of Public Sales

Notice is hereby given by that Pursuant to section 21701-21715 of the business and Professions Code and Section 535 of the Penal Code of the State of California, A Lien Sale will be held. Auction will be conducted online at storageauctions.net starting at 10am February 25th, 2026, ending at 12pm March 10th, 2026. Unit(s) are at Oceanside RV and SelfStorage located at 444 Edgehill Lane, Oceanside, CA 92054. Pictures at: storageauctions. net The following personal items: clothes, Furniture, boxes of household goods, Cabinet, Carpet Store items, will be sold as follows:

Name Unit(s)

Austen Haudis 25 John Reeder 78 02/13, 02/20/2026 CN 31860

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF JULIE M. BROOKS Case# 26PE000013C

To all heirs, bene ciaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of Julie M. Brooks A Petition for Probate has been led by Virginia Brooks, in the Superior Court of California, County of San Diego. The Petition for Probate requests that Virginia Brooks be appointed as personal representative to administer the

estate of the decedent. The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person les an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: Date: March 05, 2026; Time: 1:45 PM; in Dept.: 503, Remote Hearing. Court address: 1100 Union St., San Diego CA 92101, Central Courthouse. (https://www.sdcourt.ca.gov/ sdcourt/probate2/probatevh) Court appearances may be made either in person or virtually, unless otherwise ordered by the Court. Virtual appearances must be made using the department’s Microsoft Teams (“MS Teams”) video link; or by calling the department’s MS Teams conference phone number and using the assigned conference ID number. The MS Teams video conference links and phone numbers can be found at www.sdcourt.ca.gov/ ProbateHearings. Plan to check in 15 minutes prior to the scheduled hearing time. If you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or le written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. If you are a creditor or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must le your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of rst issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as de ned in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may a ect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. You may examine the le kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may le with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the ling of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.

Attorney for Petitioner: Joshua M. Searcy, SBN 273932 835 Fifth Ave., Ste 201 San Diego CA 92101

Telephone: 619.316.4871

02/13, 02/20, 02/27/2026 CN 31841

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF KENNETH DARREL SIMS Case# 26PE000147C To all heirs, bene ciaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of Kenneth Darrel Sims A Petition for Probate has been led by Lisa R. Pacheco in the Superior Court of California, County of San Diego – Central Courthouse. The Petition for Probate requests that Lisa R. Pacheco be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. The petition requests the

decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the le kept by the court.

A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows:

Date: March 05, 2026; Time: 1:30 PM; in Dept.: 503; Court address: 1100 Union St., San Diego CA 92101, Central Courthouse.

https://www.sdcourt.ca.gov/ sdcourt/probate2/probatevh

*Court appearances may be made either in person or virtually, unless otherwise ordered by the Court. Virtual appearances must be made using the department’s Microsoft Teams (“MS Teams”) video link; or by calling the department’s MS Teams conference phone number and using the assigned conference ID number. The MS Teams video conference links and phone numbers can be found at www.sdcourt.ca.gov/

ProbateHearings

Plan to check in 15 minutes prior to the scheduled hearing time. If you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or le written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.

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

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

Attorney for Petitioner: Rich Gaines, Esq. LEGACY LEGAL, INC.

5900 La Place Ct. Ste 105 Carlsbad, CA 92008

Telephone: 760.931.9923

02/13, 02/20, 02/27/2026 CN 31838

Storage Lien Sale

This sale is being conducted pursuant to the California Self Storage Lien Act due to unpaid rent and charges, leading to the enforcement of a Lien on personal property within the storage units.

Tenants have the right to redeem their property by paying the outstanding lien amount and associated expenses before the sale.

The personal property from the listed storage units will be sold through online competitive bidding at www.storagetreasures.com

All Storage Encinitas 860 Regal Road Encinitas CA 92024

760-436-2338

Auction Date: 02/20/2026

Auction Time: ending at 9:00am

Tenant Unit and Name:

CU027 Lorraine Gil

02/13/2026 CN 31837

NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF BULK SALE AND OF INTENTION TO TRANSFER

ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE

(U.C.C. 6101 et seq. and B & P 24074 et seq.)

Escrow No. 051064

Notice is hereby given that a bulk sale of assets and a transfer of alcoholic beverage license is about to be made.

The names, Social Security or Federal Tax Numbers, and addresses of the Seller/Licensee are: JIMMY SACO & CO., INC., 3200 MISSION AVENUE, STE. A, OCEANSIDE, CA 92058

The Business is known as: Z MARKET

The names, Social Security or Federal Tax Numbers, and addresses of the Buyer/ Transferee are: OCEANS WEST, INC, , 3456 WENTWORTH DR., JAMUL, CA 91935

As listed by the Seller/Licensee, all other business names and addresses used by the Seller/ Licensee within three years before the date such list was sent or delivered to the Buyer/ Transferee are: NONE

The assets to be sold are described in general as: all stock in trade including inventory, supplies, merchandise, xtures, equipment, goodwill and trade name and are located at: 3200 MISSION AVENUE, STE. A, OCEANSIDE, CA 92058

The kind of license to be transferred is: OFF-SALE GENERAL now issued for the premises located at: 3200 MISSION AVENUE, STE. A, OCEANSIDE, CA 92058

The anticipated date of the sale/transfer is 03/04/26 at the o ce of Security Land Escrow Company, 10323 Paramount Blvd. Downey, CA 90241.

The amount of the purchase price or consideration in connection with the transfer of the license and business, including the estimated inventory, is the sum of $1,250,000.00, which consists of the following: Description Amount

CHECKS $1,010,000.00

LOAN 240,000.00

It has been agreed between the Seller/Licensee and the intended Buyer/Transferee, as required by Sec. 24073 of the Business and Professions Code, that the consideration for the transfer of the business and license is to be paid only after the transfer has been approved by the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control. Dated: January 12, 2026 OCEANS WEST, INC, a California Corporation By:/S/ Haitham Maroos 2/13/26 CNS-4010493# CN31831

SUMMONS (CITACION JUDICIAL) CASE #: 37-2024-00030105CU-BC-CTL NOTICE TO DEFENDANT: (AVISO AL DEMANDADO): THE PELTIER COMPANY, a California Corporation; DANIEL JOSEPH PELTIER, an individual; and DOES 1-9 inclusive YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF: (LO ESTA DEMANDANDO EL DEMANDANTE): A PLUS ROOFING & CONSTRUCTION, INC., a California Corporation NOTICE! You have been sued. The court may decide against you without your being heard unless you respond within 30 days. Read the information below. You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this summons and legal papers are served on you to le a written response at this court and have a copy served on the plainti . A letter or phone call will not protect you. Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form that you can use for your response. You can nd these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center

(www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the ling fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form. If you do not le your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money, and property may be taken without further warning from the court. There are other legal requirements. You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call an attorney referral service. If you cannot a ord an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonpro t legal services program. You can locate these nonpro t groups at the California Legal Services Web site (www.lawhelpcalifornia. org), the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www. courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), or by contacting your local court or county bar association. NOTE: The court has a statutory lien for waived fees and costs on any settlement or arbitration award of $10,000 or more in a civil. case. The court’s lien must be paid before the court will dismiss the case. AVISO! Lo han demandado. Si no responde dentro de 30 dias, la corte puede decidir en su contra sin escuchar su version. Lea la informacion a continuacion.

Tiene 30 DIAS DE CALENDARIO despues de que le entreguen esta citacion y papeles legales para presentar una respuesta por escrito en esta corte y hacer que se entregue una copia al demandante. Una carta o una llamada telefonica no lo protegen. Su respuesta por escrito tiene que estar en formato legal correcto si desea que procesen su caso en la corte. Es posible que haya un formulario que usted pueda usar para su respuesta.Puede encontrar estos formularios de la corte y mas informacion en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www.sucorte. ca.gov), en la biblioteca de leyes de su condado o en la corte que le quede mas cerca. Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentacion, pida al secretario de la corte que le de un formulario de exencion de pago de cuotas. Si no presenta su respuesta a tiempo, puede perder el caso por incumplimiento y la corte le podra quitar su sueldo, dinero y bienes sin mas advertencia. Hay otros requisitos legales. Es recomendable que llame a un abogado inmediatamente. Si no conoce a un abogado, puede llamar a un servicio de remision a abogados. Si no puede pagar a un abogado, es posible que cumpla con los requisitos para obtener servicios legales gratuitos de un programa de servicios legales sin nes de lucro. Puede encontrar estos grupos sin nes de lucro en el sitio web de California Legal Services, (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California, (www. sucorte.ca.gov) o poniendose en contacto con la corte o el colegio de abogados locales. AVISO: Por ley, la corte tiene derecho a reclamar las cuotas y los costos exentos por imponer un gravamen sobre cualquier recuperacion de $10,000 o mas de valor recibida mediante un acuerdo o una concesion de arbitraje en un caso de derecho civil. Tiene que pagar el gravamen de la corte antes de que la corte pueda desechar el caso.

The name and address of the court is: (El nombre y direccion de la corte es):

Superior Court of California County of San Diego 330 W. Broadway San Diego CA 92101

The name, address, and telephone number of plainti ’s attorney, or plainti without an attorney, is: (El nombre, la direccion y el numero de telefono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante que no tiene abogado, es):

Luke E. Thompson, Esq. 9757 Marilla Dr., #248 Lakeside, CA 92040

Telephone: 619.987.3231

Date: (Fecha) 06-27-2024

Clerk by (Secretario), M. Acevedo, Deputy (Adjunto)

NOTICE TO THE PERSON SERVED: You are served as an individual defendant.

02/13, 02/20, 02/27, 03/06/2026 CN 31830

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF MICHAEL S. FITZPATRICK

Case # 25PE00357C

To all heirs, bene ciaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of Michael S. Fitzpatrick

A Petition for Probate has been led by Rose E. Fitzpatrick in the Superior Court of California, County of San Diego.

The Petition for Probate requests that Rose E. Fitzpatrick be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

The petition requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the le kept by the court.

The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person les an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.

A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: Date: March 25, 2026; Time: 2:15 PM; in Dept.: 1603. Court address: 1100 Union St., San Diego CA 92101, Central Courthouse. (https://www.sdcourt.ca.gov/ sdcourt/probate2/probatevh)

Court appearances may be made either in person or virtually, unless otherwise ordered by the Court. Virtual appearances must be made using the department’s Microsoft Teams (“MS Teams”) video link; or by calling the department’s MS Teams conference phone number and using the assigned conference ID number. The MS Teams video conference links and phone numbers can be found at www.sdcourt.ca.gov/ ProbateHearings. Plan to check in 15 minutes prior to the scheduled hearing time.

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

If you are a creditor or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must le your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of rst issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as de ned in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code.

Other California statutes and legal authority may a ect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. You may examine the le kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may le with the court a Request for

Special Notice (form DE-154) of the ling of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.

Attorney for Petitioner: Paul V. L. Campo 316 S. Melrose Dr. Ste 106 Vista CA 92081-6668 Telephone: 760.639.1680 02/06, 02/13, 02/20/2026 CN 31824

SUMMONS (CITACION JUDICIAL) CASE #: 25CL021889N NOTICE TO DEFENDANT: (AVISO AL DEMANDADO): Daniel Niednagel, Individually and as Trustee of the El Camino Real #320S Trust dated April 30, 2013, Strata Property Solutions Inc., and Doe Insurance Carrier YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF: (LO ESTÀ DEMANDANDO EL DEMANDANTE): Kim Tesori NOTICE! You have been sued. The court may decide against you without your being heard unless you respond within 30 days. Read the information below. You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this summons and legal papers are served on you to le a written response at this court and have a copy served on the plainti . A letter or phone call will not protect you. Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form that you can use for your response. You can nd these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the ling fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form. If you do not le your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money, and property may be taken without further warning from the court. There are other legal requirements. You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call an attorney referral service. If you cannot a ord an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonpro t legal services program. You can locate these nonpro t groups at the California Legal Services Web site (www.lawhelpcalifornia. org), the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www. courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), or by contacting your local court or county bar association. NOTE: The court has a statutory lien for waived fees and costs on any settlement or arbitration award of $10,000 or more in a civil. case. The court’s lien must be paid before the court will dismiss the case. AVISO! Lo han demandado. Si no responde dentro de 30 días, la corte puede decidir en su contra sin escuchar su versión. Lea la información a continuación. Tiene 30 DÍAS DE CALENDARIO después de que le entreguen esta citación y papeles legales para presentar una respuesta por escrito en esta corte y hacer que se entregue una copia al demandante. Una carta o una llamada telefónica no lo protegen. Su respuesta por escrito tiene que estar en formato legal correcto si desea que procesen su caso en la corte. Es posible que haya un formulario que usted pueda usar para su respuesta. Puede encontrar estos formularios de la corte y más información en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www.sucorte. ca.gov), en la biblioteca de leyes de su condado o en la corte que le quede más cerca. Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentación, pida al secretario de la corte

Water - $ 53.08

que le dé un formulario de exención de pago de cuotas. Si no presenta su respuesta a tiempo, puede perder el caso por incumplimiento y la corte le podrá quitar su sueldo, dinero y bienes sin más advertencia. Hay otros requisitos legales. Es recomendable que llame a un abogado inmediatamente. Si no conoce a un abogado, puede llamar a un servicio de remisión a abogados. Si no puede pagar a un abogado, es posible que cumpla con los requisitos para obtener servicios legales gratuitos de un programa de servicios legales sin nes de lucro. Puede encontrar estos grupos sin nes de lucro en el sitio web de California Legal Services, (www. lawhelpcalifornia.org), en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California, (www.sucorte. ca.gov) o poniéndose en contacto con la corte o el colegio de abogados locales. AVISO: Por ley, la corte tiene derecho a reclamar las cuotas y los costos exentos por imponer un gravamen sobre cualquier recuperación de $10,000 ó más de valor recibida mediante un acuerdo o una concesión de arbitraje en un caso de derecho civil. Tiene que pagar el gravamen de la corte antes de que la corte pueda desechar el caso. The name and address of the court is: (El nombre y dirección de la corte es): San Diego County Superior Court

325 S. Melrose Dr. Vista CA 92081

The name, address, and telephone number of plainti ’s attorney, or plainti without an attorney, is: (El nombre, la dirección y el número de teléfono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante que no tiene abogado, es): Richard Morin

Law O ce of Rick Morin, PC 21163 Newport Coast Dr. #206 Newport Coast, CA 92657 Telephone: 949-996-3094

Date: (Fecha), 04/28/2025

Clerk by (Secretario), M. Cruz Deputy (Adjunto)

NOTICE TO THE PERSON SERVED: You are served as an individual. 02/06, 02/13, 02/20, 02/27/2026 CN 31816

NOTICE OF WAREHOUSE LIEN SALE

I am an attorney at law retained to collect these debts. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the mobilehome described below will be sold as is at public sale on March 2, 2026 at the hour of 10:00 a.m., at Space 259, San Marcos Mobile Estates (Park) located at 1145 E. Barham Drive, San Marcos, California in order to satisfy the lien claimed by the owner of the above mentioned mobilehome park for storage and other related charges incurred by Sonya Lipps. The Park’s claims are itemized below. The Park may participate in the public sale.

Rent & Storage $11,053.03

Electricity - $ 431.84

Gas - $ 264.72

Sewer - $ 717.37

Late Fees - $ 200.00

HCD/Wts & Measure $ 50.00

Current Claim $12,770.04

Per Diem storage fees will be charged at the rate of $50.00 from February 01, 2026 until the unit is redeemed or sold at public sale whichever occurs rst. The sale will be free and clear of all claims, liens and encumbrances of record except for possible liens of unpaid mobilehome registration fees and unpaid taxes, if any. The Park has deemed this unit and the tenancy to be voluntarily vacant. Presently there is no right to keep this unit on Space 259. The Park requires the removal of the mobilehome within 48 hours after the sale. Prospective purchasers must tender a cashier’s check for the full amount of the purchase immediately at the conclusion of the sale. Except for the warranty that this sale is authorized by law, absolutely no warranties of sale are made. The Park reserves the right to postpone and reschedule the sale without further notice. The general public will have access to the Mobile Home Park premises for purposes related to this sale. Mobile home dealers and/ or commercial rehab & resale buyers must show proof of current licensure and sign a storage agreement. This sale does not include any contents of the unit and the successful bidder is responsible for the lawful disposition of all remaining contents of the unit. The Mobilehome is described as: One (1) 1971 Arlington Single Family Mobile Home; California HCD Decal No.: AAR7015; Serial No(s).: S310115U/X; HUD Label/ Insignia Nos.: 257252 & 257254; Length: 52’; Width: 24’. The Park’s claim is itemized above and must be paid by the registered owner or other party in interest within 10 days of this notice in order to redeem the mobilehome, remove it from Space 259 and stop the sale. The Registered Owner’s payment of the sums demanded by this Notice will not reinstate the tenancy (and sub-tenancy, if any) under a rental agreement in default.

NOTICE TO CONSUMER: The law gives you the thirty (30) days after you receive this Notice to dispute the validity of the debt or any part of it. If you do not dispute it within that period, I will assume the debt is valid. If you do dispute it - by notifying me in writing to that e ect - I will, as required by law, obtain and mail to you proof of the debt. The law does not require me to wait until the end of the 30 day period before proceeding to collect this debt. If, however, you request proof of the debt

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within the thirty (30) day period that begins with your receipt of this Notice, the law requires me to suspend my e orts (through litigation or otherwise) to collect the debt until I mail the requested information to you.

DATED: 01/28/26 /s/ Michael W. Mihelich, Attorney for San Marcos Mobile Estates (951) 313-0388

2/6, 2/13/26 CNS-4008519# CN 31801

Notice of Self Storage Sale

Please take notice SecureSpace Self Storage Vista located at 220 Hu St 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 2/25/2026 at 2:30 PM. Victor Martinez; Silvia Ramos; Jose Mora; Marly M de Gracia; Marly M de Gracia; Katiejane Payne; Ronda Roczey; Dustin Edwards; George Mayo; Sally Sims; Felipe Gonzalez; Mark Weiss; Victor Martinez. This sale may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Certain terms and conditions apply.

02/06, 02/13/2026 CN 31789

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF EDWARD NORMAN TAYLOR

Case# 26PE000137C

To all heirs, bene ciaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of Edward Norman Taylor

A Petition for Probate has been led by Kent Michael Taylor, in the Superior Court of California, County of San Diego. The Petition for Probate requests that Kent Michael Taylor be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person les an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: Date: March 04, 2026; Time: 1:30 PM; in Dept.: 1603, Remote Hearing. Court address: 1100 Union St., San Diego CA 92101, Central

Courthouse.

(https://www.sdcourt.ca.gov/ sdcourt/probate2/probatevh)

Court appearances may be made either in person or virtually, unless otherwise ordered by the Court. Virtual appearances must be made using the department’s Microsoft Teams (“MS Teams”) video link; or by calling the department’s MS Teams conference phone number and using the assigned conference ID number. The MS Teams video conference links and phone numbers can be found at www.sdcourt.ca.gov/ ProbateHearings. Plan to check in 15 minutes prior to the scheduled hearing time.

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

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

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

Attorney for Petitioner: Naima B. Solomon, Esq. BROADEN LAW LLP 910 Hale Pl., Ste 101 Chula Vista CA 91914

Telephone: 619.567.6845

01/30, 02/06, 02/13/2026 CN 31771

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSECHANGE OF NAME CASE# 26CU003710N TO ALL INTERESTED

PERSONS: Petitioner(s): Je Kreytak led a petition with this court for a decree changing name as follows:

a. Present name: Je Kreytak change to proposed name: Je Allen 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 le 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 led, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING: On March 06, 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 nd your court’s website, go to www. courts.ca.gov/find-my-court. htm.)

NO HEARING WILL OCCUR ON THE DATE SPECIFIED IN THE ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE.

The court will review the documents led as of the date speci ed 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 speci ed, and no timely written objection has been received (required at least two court days before the date speci ed), 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 certi cate, social security card, driver license, passport, and other identi cation, a certi ed 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 Certi cate (JC Form #NC230) may be required. Contact the agency(ies) who issues the legal document that needs to be changed, to determine if a certi ed copy is required.

A certi ed copy of Decree Changing Name (JC Form #NC130) or Decree Changing Name and Order Recognizing Change of Gender and for Issuance of New Birth’ Certi cate (JC Form #NC-230) may be obtained from the Civil Business O ce 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 certi ed copies.

If all the requirements have not been met as of the date speci ed, the court will mail the petitioner a written order with further directions.

If a timely objection is led, 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 speci ed 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 led with the court. IT IS SO ORDERED.

Filed Date: 01/23/2026 Brad A. Weinreb Judge of the Superior Court. 01/30, 02/06, 02/13, 02/20/2026 CN 31770

SUMMONS (CITACION JUDICIAL) CASE #: 37-2024-00006954CU-BC-CTL NOTICE TO DEFENDANT: (AVISO AL DEMANDADO): TABITHA CERVANTES, an individual; and DOES 1 TO 100

inclusive YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF: (LO ESTÀ DEMANDANDO EL DEMANDANTE):

LUBIN PHAM + CAPLIN, LLP, a California Limited Liability Partnership NOTICE! You have been sued. The court may decide against you without your being heard unless you respond within 30 days. Read the information below. You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this summons and legal papers are served on you to le a written response at this court and have a copy served on the plainti . A letter or phone call will not protect you. Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form that you can use for your response. You can nd these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the ling fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form. If you do not le your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money, and property may be taken without further warning from the court. There are other legal requirements. You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call an attorney referral service. If you cannot a ord an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonpro t legal services program. You can locate these nonpro t groups at the California Legal Services Web site (www.lawhelpcalifornia. org), the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www. courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), or by contacting your local court or county bar association. NOTE: The court has a statutory lien for waived fees and costs on any settlement or arbitration award of $10,000 or more in a civil. case. The court’s lien must be paid before the court will dismiss the case.

AVISO! Lo han demandado. Si no responde dentro de 30 días, la corte puede decidir en su contra sin escuchar su versión. Lea la información a continuación.

Tiene 30 DÍAS DE CALENDARIO después de que le entreguen esta citación y papeles legales para presentar una respuesta por escrito en esta corte y hacer que se entregue una copia al demandante. Una carta o una llamada telefónica no lo protegen. Su respuesta por escrito tiene que estar en formato legal correcto si desea que procesen su caso en la corte. Es posible que haya un formulario que usted pueda usar para su respuesta.

Puede encontrar estos formularios de la corte y más información en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www.sucorte. ca.gov), en la biblioteca de leyes de su condado o en la corte que le quede más cerca. Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentación, pida al secretario de la corte que le dé un formulario de exención de pago de cuotas. Si no presenta su respuesta a tiempo, puede perder el caso por incumplimiento y la corte le podrá quitar su sueldo, dinero y bienes sin más advertencia. Hay otros requisitos legales. Es recomendable que llame a un abogado inmediatamente. Si no conoce a un abogado, puede llamar a un servicio de remisión a abogados. Si no puede pagar a un abogado, es posible que cumpla con los requisitos para obtener servicios legales gratuitos de un programa de servicios legales sin nes de lucro. Puede encontrar estos grupos sin nes de lucro en el sitio web de California Legal Services, (www. lawhelpcalifornia.org), en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California, (www.sucorte. ca.gov) o poniéndose en contacto

con la corte o el colegio de abogados locales. AVISO: Por ley, la corte tiene derecho a reclamar las cuotas y los costos exentos por imponer un gravamen sobre cualquier recuperación de $10,000 ó más de valor recibida mediante un acuerdo o una concesión de arbitraje en un caso de derecho civil. Tiene que pagar el gravamen de la corte antes de que la corte pueda desechar el caso. The name and address of the court is: (El nombre y dirección de la corte es): San Diego County Superior Court, Central Civil 330 W Broadway San Diego CA 92101

The name, address, and telephone number of plainti ’s attorney, or plainti without an attorney, is: (El nombre, la dirección y el número de teléfono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante que no tiene abogado, es): Kristofer Riklis Riklis Law PLLC 401 Wilshire Blvd., 12th Fl Santa Monica CA 90401 Telephone: 949.979.7010

Date: (Fecha), 02/22/2024 Clerk by (Secretario), G. Lopez Deputy (Adjunto) NOTICE TO THE PERSON SERVED: You are served as an individual. 01/23, 01/30, 02/06, 02/13/2026 CN 31740

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2026-9002781 Filed: Feb 06, 2026 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Evergreen Hair Studio. Located at: 40 Main St. 100 Ste 12, Vista CA 92084 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: 748 Smith Dr., Vista CA 92084. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Hair By Afton Inc., 748 Smith Dr., Vista CA 92084. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: Not Yet Started S/Afton Hassler, 02/13, 02/20, 02/27, 03/06/2026 CN 31879

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2026-9001717 Filed: Jan 23, 2026 with County of San Diego Recorder/ County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Ruelas Co. Located at: 2061 Gayle Way, Carlsbad CA 92008 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Alejandro Ruelas, 2061 Gayle Way, Carlsbad CA 92008. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 01/05/2026 S/Alejandro Ruelas, 02/13, 02/20, 02/27, 03/06/2026 CN 31878

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2026-9002656 Filed: Feb 04, 2026 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Arcane Leadership Concepts. Located at: 7320 Melodia Terr., Carlsbad CA 92011 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Highlands Rockford LLC, 7320 Melodia Terr., Carlsbad CA 92011. 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/Joanne Coval, 02/13, 02/20, 02/27, 03/06/2026 CN 31867

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2026-9002749

Filed: Feb 05, 2026 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. The Tofu Stop. Located at: 14195 Minorca CV, Del Mar CA 92014-2930

San Diego. Business Mailing Address: 153 S. Sierra St. #1223, Solana Beach CA 92075. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Katherine Hsu Ponder, 153 S. Sierra Ave. #1223, Solana Beach CA 92075. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 01/25/2026 S/Katherine Hsu Ponder, 02/13, 02/20, 02/27, 03/06/2026 CN 31866

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2026-9001768

Filed: Jan 26, 2026 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. The Back Pain Guy; B. Molten Wellness; C. Ear Training Mastery. Located at: 1980 Northstar Way #165, San Marcos CA 92078 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: PO Box 235856, Encinitas CA 92023. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Matthew Luke Holten, PO Box 235856, Encinitas CA 92023. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 01/26/2026 S/Matthew Holten, 02/13, 02/20, 02/27, 03/06/2026 CN 31863

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2026-9001017 Filed: Jan 15, 2026 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. The Rock Academy. Located at: 2277 Rosecrans St., San Diego CA 92106 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. San Diego Rock Church, 2277 Rosecrans St., San Diego CA 92106. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 03/09/2000 S/Eric Miller, 02/13, 02/20, 02/27, 03/06/2026 CN 31862

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2026-9000897

Filed: Jan 14, 2026 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Gav Lab. Located at: 924 S. Rancho Santa Fe Rd. #A, San Marcos CA 92078 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing

Address: 1. Gavin Taylor Broughton, 924 S. Rancho Santa Fe Rd. #A, 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/Gavin Taylor Broughton, 02/13, 02/20, 02/27, 03/06/2026 CN 31861

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2026-9002834

Filed: Feb 06, 2026 with County of San Diego Recorder/ County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Lincoln’s Concrete. Located at: 1620 Gascony Rd., Encinitas CA 92024 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Lincoln Eric Peirsol, 1620 Gascony Rd., Encinitas CA 92024. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 10/20/2006 S/Lincoln Eric Peirsol, 02/13, 02/20, 02/27, 03/06/2026 CN 31859

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2026-9002825

Filed: Feb 06, 2026 with County of San Diego Recorder/ County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Palisade Home Watch. Located at: 1331 Columbia St. #2012, San Diego CA 92101 San Diego.

Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Daniel Seium, 1331 Columbia St. #2012, San Diego CA 92101. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: Not Yet Started S/Daniel Seium, 02/13, 02/20, 02/27, 03/06/2026 CN 31858

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2026-9001659 Filed: Jan 23, 2026 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Plastic Free Living. Located at: 1427 Avenida la Posta, Encinitas CA 92024 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Sacred Sound of the Soul Inc., 1427 Avenida la Posta, Encinitas CA 92024. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 01/01/2026 S/Ryan Stanley, 02/13, 02/20, 02/27, 03/06/2026 CN 31857

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2026-9002835 Filed: Feb 06, 2026 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Aviara Property Management Inc. Located at: 111 C St., Encinitas CA 92024 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: 7040 Avenida Encinas #104638, Carlsbad CA 92011. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Aviara Property Management Inc., 7040 Avenida Encinas #104638, Carlsbad CA 92011. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 01/02/2025 S/Derek Peterson, 02/13, 02/20, 02/27, 03/06/2026 CN 31855

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2026-9002744 Filed: Feb 05, 2026 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Silkstrat Marketing. Located at: 3308 Calle San Blas, Carlsbad CA 92009 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Silkstrat Leadership LLC, 3308 Calle San Blas, 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: 01/08/2026 S/Karin Silk, 02/13, 02/20, 02/27, 03/06/2026 CN 31854

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2026-9002846 Filed: Feb 06, 2026 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. KeelStone Visuals. Located at: 524 S. Nevada St., Oceanside CA 92054 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Keeley Ann Niday, 524 S. Nevada St., Oceanside CA 92054. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: Not Yet Started S/Keeley Niday, 02/13, 02/20, 02/27, 03/06/2026 CN 31853

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2026-9002033 Filed: Jan 28, 2026 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. BXB Tax Advisors. Located at: 16855 W. Bernardo Dr. #320, San Diego CA 92127 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Peter E. Benito,

16855 W. Bernardo Dr. #320, San Diego CA 92127; 2. Mark E. Benito, 16855 W. Bernardo Dr. #320, San Diego CA 92127. This business is conducted by: A General Partnership. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 01/01/2026 S/Peter E. Benito, 02/13, 02/20, 02/27, 03/06/2026 CN 31852

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2026-9002038

Filed: Jan 28, 2026 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Be it to Achieve it; B. BeItToAchieveIt.org; C. Be It To Achieve It; D. Be It ….. To Achieve It …; E. Be-It-ToAchieve-It; F. BeItToAchieveIt Org; G. Be-It-To-AchieveIt Org; H. To Achieve It Be It; I. To-Achieve-It-Be-It; J. To-Achieve-It-Be-It Org; K. ToAchieveItBeIt Org. Located at: 1125 Linda Vista Dr. #101, San Marcos CA 92078 San Diego. Business Mailing

Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing

Address: 1. New Hope Charitable Foundation, 1125 Linda Vista Dr. #101, San Marcos CA 92078. This business is conducted by:

A Corporation. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 10/05/2017 S/Ernest J. Jubela, 02/13, 02/20, 02/27, 03/06/2026 CN 31851

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2026-9002037

Filed: Jan 28, 2026 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business

Name(s): A. Drawing Out Genius; B. DrawingOutGenius. org; C. Drawing Out Genius Mentoring; D. Drawing Out Genius Program; E. Drawing Out Genius Schools; F. Drawing Out Genius The Series; G. Drawing Out Genius Org.

Located at: 1125 Linda Vista Dr. #101, San Marcos CA 92078 San Diego. Business Mailing

Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing

Address: 1. New Hope Charitable Foundation, 1125 Linda Vista Dr. #101, San Marcos CA 92078. This business is conducted by:

A Corporation. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 07/30/2013 S/Ernest J. Jubela, 02/13, 02/20, 02/27, 03/06/2026 CN 31850

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2026-9002036

Filed: Jan 28, 2026 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business

Name(s): A. Energize Students; B. EnergizeStudents.org.

Located at: 1125 Linda Vista

Dr. #101, San Marcos CA 92078 San Diego. Business Mailing

Address: Same. Registrant

Name and Business Mailing

Address: 1. New Hope Charitable Foundation, 1125 Linda Vista Dr. #101, San Marcos CA 92078. This business is conducted by:

A Corporation. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 02/07/2011 S/Ernest J. Jubela, 02/13, 02/20, 02/27, 03/06/2026 CN 31849

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2026-9002688

Filed: Feb 05, 2026 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business

Name(s): A. Inglorious Bagels. Located at: 6955 El Camino Real #105, Carlsbad CA 92009 San Diego. Business Mailing

Address: Same. Registrant

Name and Business Mailing

Address: 1. GruberGunther Inc., 6955 El Camino Real, Carlsbad CA 92009. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: Not Yet Started S/Philip B. Gunther II, 02/13, 02/20, 02/27, 03/06/2026 CN 31848

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2026-9002712

Clerk. Fictitious Business

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2026-9001161

Filed: Jan 20, 2026 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Bach to Rock. Located at: 282 N. El Camino Real, Encinitas CA 92024 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: 3514 Corte Esperanza, Carlsbad CA 92009. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. ANR Ventures Inc., 3514 Corte Esperanza, Carlsbad CA 92009. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 07/31/2016 S/Richard W. Walker, 02/13, 02/20, 02/27, 03/06/2026 CN 31847

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2026-9001169 Filed: Jan 20, 2026 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. North County Music School; B. North County Music Academy. Located at: 282 N. El Camino Real, Encinitas CA 92024 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: 3514 Corte Esperanza, Carlsbad CA 92009. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. ANR Ventures Inc., 3514 Corte Esperanza, Carlsbad CA 92009. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: Not Yet Started S/Richard W. Walker, 02/13, 02/20, 02/27, 03/06/2026 CN 31846

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2026-9002066 Filed: Jan 28, 2026 with County of San Diego Recorder/ County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. THREE KINGS 148020. Located at: 646 Valley #B, Solana Beach CA 92075 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Pollie Gautsch, 646 Valley #B, Solana Beach CA 92075. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 03/01/2021 S/Pollie Gautsch, 02/13, 02/20, 02/27, 03/06/2026 CN 31845

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2026-9001698 Filed: Jan 23, 2026 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. San Diego Flower Collective; B. Remy Farms. Located at: 825 Evergreen Ln., Vista CA 92084 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Remy Florals Inc., 825 Evergreen Ln., Vista CA 92084. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 01/01/2026 S/Caryn Remy, 02/13, 02/20, 02/27, 03/06/2026 CN 31844

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2026-9001483 Filed: Jan 22, 2026 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Pier Property Management. Located at: 2558 Roosevelt St. #200, Carlsbad CA 92008 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Ponto Properties Inc., 2558 Roosevelt St. #200, Carlsbad CA 92008. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 01/05/2026 S/Michael Alvin Farrell, 02/13, 02/20, 02/27, 03/06/2026 CN 31843

Filed: Feb 05, 2026 with County of San Diego Recorder/ County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Lenska Aerial Images. Located at: 2247 Levante St., Carlsbad CA 92009 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Lenska Bracknell, 2247 Levante St., Carlsbad CA 92009. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 01/01/1990 S/Lenska Bracknell, 02/13, 02/20, 02/27, 03/06/2026 CN 31842

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2026-9001187

Filed: Jan 20, 2026 with County of San Diego Recorder/ County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Resilience Psychological Services. Located at: 2535 Camino del Rio S. #145, San Diego CA 92108 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Victoria Ann Buttery, 2535 Camino del Rio S. #145, San Diego CA 92108. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 01/01/2021 S/Victoria Ann Buttery, 02/13, 02/20, 02/27, 03/06/2026 CN 31840

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9024413

Filed: Dec 31, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. 3S Horses. Located at: 3344 Bajo Ct., Carlsbad CA 92009 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: 1150 Garden View Rd., Encinitas CA 92024. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. P33 Investment Group, 1150 Garden View Rd, #230824, Encinitas CA 92024. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 12/01/2025 S/Carina Sammartino, 02/13, 02/20, 02/27, 03/06/2026 CN 31836

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2026-9002027

Filed: Jan 28, 2026 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business

Name(s): A. ARCOA. Located at: 4008 Aguila St. #G, Carlsbad CA 92008 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Collin James O’Rourke, 4008 Aguila St. #G, Carlsbad CA 92008. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 01/01/2026 S/Collin James O’Rourke, 02/13, 02/20, 02/27, 03/06/2026 CN 31835

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2026-9002332

Filed: Feb 02, 2026 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business

Name(s): A. Kieler Law. Located at: 187 Calle Magdalena #112, Encinitas CA 92024 San Diego. Business Mailing

Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing

Address: 1. Danielle Alexandra Kieler, 187 Calle Magdalena #112, Encinitas CA 92024. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 02/01/2026 S/Danielle

Alexandra Kieler, 02/06, 02/13, 02/20, 02/27/2026 CN 31828

Fictitious Business Name

Statement #2026-9002391

Filed: Feb 02, 2026 with County of San Diego Recorder/County

Name(s): A. Slow Tide Designs. Located at: 820 Encinitas Blvd. #105, Encinitas CA 92024

San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Claire Margaret Vermillion, 820 Encinitas Blvd. #105, Encinitas CA 92024. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 02/02/2026 S/Claire Margaret Vermillion, 02/06, 02/13, 02/20, 02/27/2026 CN 31827

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2026-9002263 Filed: Jan 30, 2026 with County of San Diego Recorder/ County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Healing with Heart. Located at: 3746 Longview Dr., Carlsbad CA 92010 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Alison Ann Broadfoot, 3746 Longview Dr., Carlsbad CA 92010. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: Not Yet Started S/Alison Ann Broadfoot, 02/06, 02/13, 02/20, 02/27/2026 CN 31826

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2026-9002230

Filed: Jan 29, 2026 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Mane Girl Molly. Located at: 2821 Unicornio St., Carlsbad CA 92009 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Molly Margaret OConnor, 2821 Unicornio St., Carlsbad CA 92009. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: Not Yet Started S/Molly Margaret OConnor, 02/06, 02/13, 02/20, 02/27/2026 CN 31825

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2026-9002411 Filed: Feb 02, 2026 with County of San Diego Recorder/ County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Kidz Place Dentistry. Located at: 4765 Carmel Mountain Rd. #210, San Diego CA 92130 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Joshua Allen DDS Inc., 4765 Carmel Mountain Rd. #210, San Diego CA 92130. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 01/01/2026 S/Joshua Allen, 02/06, 02/13, 02/20, 02/27/2026 CN 31814

Fictitious Business Name

Statement #2026-9002406

Filed: Feb 02, 2026 with County of San Diego Recorder/ County Clerk. Fictitious

Business Name(s): A. Barry Estates Luxury Coast Group; B. Barry Estates. Located at: 1401 Camino Del Mar, Del Mar CA 92014 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Luxury Coast Group Barry Estates, Inc., 1401 Camino Del Mar #101, Del Mar CA 92014. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 01/01/2025 S/Sean Barry, 02/06, 02/13, 02/20, 02/27/2026 CN 31813

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2026-9002210

Filed: Jan 29, 2026 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business

Name(s): A. Ho man Plumbing. Located at: 644 Grant St., Oceanside CA 92054 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Justin James Ho man, 644 Grant St., Oceanside CA 92054. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 10/06/2025 S/Justin J. Ho man, 02/06, 02/13, 02/20, 02/27/2026 CN 31812

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2026-9002212 Filed: Jan 29, 2026 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Rodlinger. Located at: 644 Grant St., Oceanside CA 92054 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Jessica Jean White, 644 Grant St., Oceanside CA 92054. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: Not Yet Started S/Jessica Jean White, 02/06, 02/13, 02/20, 02/27/2026 CN 31811

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2026-9002350 Filed: Feb 02, 2026 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Mike’s Garage Transformations. Located at: 7040 Avenida Encinas #104-287, Carlsbad CA 92011 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Michael Artman, 7040 Avenida Encinas, 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/Michael Artman, 02/06, 02/13, 02/20, 02/27/2026 CN 31810

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2026-9002209 Filed: Jan 29, 2026 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Revive Lagree. Located at: 315 S. Coast Hwy 101 #200-210, Encinitas CA 92024 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Aria Aurora Inc., 315 S. Coast Hwy 101 #200-210, Encinitas CA 92024. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: Not Yet Started S/Cynthia Samantha Lewis, 02/06, 02/13, 02/20, 02/27/2026 CN 31809

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2026-9002335 Filed: Feb 02, 2026 with County of San Diego Recorder/ County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Links Trash Takers. Located at: 1620 Gascony Rd., Encinitas CA 92024 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Lincoln Eric Peirsol, 1620 Gascony Rd., Encinitas CA 92024; 2. Brenda Cortez Peirsol, 1620 Gascony Rd., Encinitas CA 92024. This business is conducted by: A Married Couple. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 02/02/2026 S/Lincoln Eric Peirsol, 02/06, 02/13, 02/20, 02/27/2026 CN 31808

Fictitious Business Name

Statement #2026-9002065

Filed: Jan 28, 2026 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Copperhead Therapy Group. Located at: 2391 Carriage Cir., Oceanside CA 92056 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same.

Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Copperhead Psychology Corporation, 2391 Carriage Cir., Oceanside CA 92056. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: Not Yet Started S/Maxwell Karl Maris, 02/06, 02/13, 02/20, 02/27/2026 CN 31804

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2026-9002228

Filed: Jan 29, 2026 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Horizon Exterior Services; B. We Hang Christmas Lights North County. Located at: 2834 Luciernaga St., Carlsbad CA 92009 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Alexis Pliego Castro, 2834 Luciernaga St., Carlsbad CA 92009. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: Not Yet Started S/Alexis Pliego Castro, 02/06, 02/13, 02/20, 02/27/2026 CN 31803

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2026-9001555

Filed: Jan 23, 2026 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Gypsealust; B. Gifted Goods. Located at: 1062 Bellingham Dr., Oceanside CA 92057 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Allyssa Mendoza Ramos, 1062 Bellingham Dr., Oceanside CA 92057. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 07/01/2015 S/Allyssa Mendoza Ramos, 02/06, 02/13, 02/20, 02/27/2026 CN 31802

Fictitious Business Name

Statement #2026-9001498

Filed: Jan 23, 2026 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Home Equity Planning Group. Located at: 1790 Blackbird Cir., Carlsbad CA 92011 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Theodore Aaron Lange Sr., 1790 Blackbird Cir., Carlsbad CA 92011. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 01/22/2026 S/Theodore Aaron Lange Sr., 02/06, 02/13, 02/20, 02/27/2026 CN 31797

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2026-9001200 Filed: Jan 20, 2026 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. The Cherry Bombs. Located at: 188 Santa Clara Dr., Vista CA 92083 San Diego. Business Mailing Address:

Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Anndrea Kathlene Boren, 188 Santa Clara Dr., Vista CA 92083. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 01/01/2026 S/Anndrea Kathlene Boren, 02/06, 02/13, 02/20, 02/27/2026 CN 31796

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2026-9002110 Filed: Jan 28, 2026 with County of San Diego Recorder/ County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Exempli International Marketing. Located at: 757 N. Twin Oaks Valley Rd. #6, San Marcos CA 92069 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. EG Creative Design Build, Inc., 757 N. Twin Oaks Valley Rd. #6, San Marcos CA 92069. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: Not Yet Started S/Kaitlin Endres, 02/06, 02/13, 02/20, 02/27/2026 CN 31795

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2026-9002069 Filed: Jan 28, 2026 with County of San Diego Recorder/ County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. New Leaf Financial Guidance. Located at: 533 Second St. #207, Encinitas CA 92024 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Stone

Fictitious

Filed: Dec 31, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business

Name(s): A. Chelsea Wild.

Located at: 6903 Carnation Dr., Carlsbad CA 92011 San Diego.

Business Mailing Address:

Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Chelsea Leanna Monahan, 6903 Carnation Dr., Carlsbad CA 92011. This business is conducted by: An Individual.

Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of:

02/04/2025 S/Chelsea Leanna Monahan, 01/30, 02/06, 02/13, 02/20/2026 CN 31787

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2026-9001906

Filed: Jan 27, 2026 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business

Name(s): A. Legacy Light Studios. Located at: 411 S. Sierra Ave., Solana Beach CA 92075 San Diego. Business Mailing

Address: Same. Registrant

Name and Business Mailing

Address: 1. Luis Alfonso Santos Lopez, 411 S. Sierra Ave. #196, Solana Beach CA 92075. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 01/01/2025 S/Luis Alfonso Santos Lopez, 01/30, 02/06, 02/13, 02/20/2026 CN 31786

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2026-9001942

Filed: Jan 27, 2026 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business

Name(s): A. The Farmhouse Catering. Located at: 3961 Scott Dr., Carlsbad CA 92008 San Diego. Business Mailing

Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing

Address: 1. The Farmhouse Catering LLC, 3961 Scott Dr., 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: 01/05/2026 S/Lisa Jenkins

Dallas Orr, 01/30, 02/06, 02/13, 02/20/2026 CN 31785

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2026-9000933 Filed: Jan 15, 2026 with County of San Diego Recorder/ County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Mitschke Energy. Located at: 270 Mar Vista Dr., Vista CA 92083 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: PO Box 3382, Vista CA 92085. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Lynne Mitschke, PO Box 3382, Vista CA 92085. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 01/01/2026 S/Lynne Mitschke, 01/30, 02/06, 02/13, 02/20/2026 CN 31783

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2026-9001398 Filed: Jan 22, 2026 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Catherine A Chase; B. Shivananda Incorporated. Located at: 650 S. Rancho Santa Fe Rd. #132, San Marcos CA 92078 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Shivananda Incorporated, 650 S. Rancho Santa Fe Rd. #132, San Marcos CA 92078. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 01/20/2026 S/Catherine A. Chase, 01/30, 02/06, 02/13, 02/20/2026 CN 31782

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2026-9001317

Filed: Jan 21, 2026 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business

Name(s): A. Letters of Curiosity. Located at: 10759 Matinal Cir., San Diego Ca 92127 San Diego. Business Mailing Address:

Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Cody Goking, 10759 Matinal Cir., San Diego CA 92127. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 01/15/2026 S/Cody Goking, 01/30, 02/06, 02/13,

02/20/2026 CN 31773

Fictitious Business Name

Statement #2026-9000913

Filed: Jan 15, 2026 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business

Name(s): A. O cial California Detailing. Located at: 11633 Sorrento Valley Rd. #2C, San Diego CA 92121 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. O cial California Detailing LLC, 11633 Sorrento Valley Rd. #2C, San Diego CA 92121. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 10/11/2021 S/Dustin Wharton, 01/30, 02/06, 02/13, 02/20/2026 CN 31772

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2026-9001385

Filed: Jan 22, 2026 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business

Name(s): A. Cofactor Financial. Located at: 342 Juniper Ave. #4, Carlsbad CA 92008 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Kelly Investment Management West LLC, 342 Juniper Ave. #4, 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: 01/20/2026 S/Thomas V. Kelly, 01/30, 02/06, 02/13, 02/20/2026 CN 31769

Fictitious Business Name

Statement #2026-9001174

Filed: Jan 20, 2026 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business

Name(s): A. Flor Marie’s Closet. Located at: 596 Via del Caballo, San Marcos CA 92078 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: 12261 Heritage Springs Dr. #205-61, Santa Fe Springs CA 90670. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. FMC Ventures LLC, 12261 Heritage Springs Dr. #205-61, Santa Fe Springs CA 90670. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company. Registrant First Began to

MARKETPLACE NEWS

Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: Not Yet Started S/Flor De Maria Lydna, 01/30, 02/06, 02/13, 02/20/2026 CN 31768

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2026-9001733 Filed: Jan 23, 2026 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. San Diego Notary NC. Located at: 2103 S. El Camino Real #206, Oceanside CA 92054 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: 3591 Cameo Dr. #16, Oceanside CA 92056. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Tracy Ann Sandoval, 3591 Cameo Dr. #16, 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/Tracy Ann Sandoval, 01/30, 02/06, 02/13, 02/20/2026 CN 31767

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2026-9000628

Filed: Jan 12, 2026 with County of San Diego Recorder/ County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Bilingual Hub. Located at: 4944 Santa Monica Ave. #108, San Diego CA 92107 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: PO Box 81627, San Diego CA 92158. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Bilingual Language & Culture Hub Inc., 4944 Santa Monica Ave. #108, San Diego CA 92107. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: Not Yet Started S/Sharon Zeichner, 01/30, 02/06, 02/13, 02/20/2026 CN 31766

Fictitious Business Name

Statement #2026-9001406 Filed: Jan 22, 2026 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business

Name(s): A. JE Pressure Washing. Located at: 1285 Blue Sky Dr., Cardi CA 92007 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing

Address: 1. Jarrod Gregory Edwards, 1285 Blue Sky Dr., Cardi 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/Jarrod G. Edwards, 01/30, 02/06, 02/13, 02/20/2026 CN 31765

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2026-9001633

Filed: Jan 23, 2026 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business

Name(s): A. Sam’s Mobile Diagnostics. Located at: 719 Galaxy Dr., Vista CA 92083 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing

Address: 1. Samuel Jr Arvizu, 719 Galaxy Dr., Vista CA 92083. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First

Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 01/23/2026 S/Samuel Arvizu, 01/30, 02/06, 02/13, 02/20/2026 CN 31764

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2026-9001436

Filed: Jan 22, 2026 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business

Name(s): A. Notary Drive. Located at: 450 S. Melrose Dr. #100, Vista CA 92081 San Diego. Business Mailing

Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing

Address: 1. Notary Drive LLC, 450 S. Melrose Dr. #100, Vista CA 92081. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 01/22/2026 S/Devin Camm, 01/30, 02/06, 02/13, 02/20/2026 CN 31761

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2026-9001347

Filed: Jan 21, 2026 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Anza’s Garden. Located at: 1709 S. Myers St., Oceanside CA 92054 San Diego. Business Mailing

Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing

Address: 1. Anzas Garden LLC, 1709 S. Myers St., Oceanside CA 92054. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 01/07/2026 S/Brian Macias, 01/30, 02/06, 02/13, 02/20/2026 CN 31755

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2026-9000148

Filed: Jan 05, 2026 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Repair Plumbing Now. Located at: 12544 High Blu Dr. #200, San Diego CA 92130 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. John Casey Kwiecinski 12544 High Blu Dr. #200, San Diego CA 92130. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 01/01/2023 S/John Casey Kwiecinski, 01/30, 02/06, 02/13, 02/20/2026 CN 31754

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2026-9001129

Filed: Jan 20, 2026 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Carlsbad Village Books. Located at: 640 Grand Ave. #A, Carlsbad CA 92008 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing

Address: 1. Planned Fun LLC, 3635 Highland Dr., 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/Timothy M. Wrisley, 01/23, 01/30, 02/06, 02/13/2026 CN 31744

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2026-9001007

Filed: Jan 15, 2026 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business

Name(s): A. Michael LaFond, CPA. Located at: 440 S. Melrose Dr. #250, Vista CA 92081 San Diego. Business Mailing

Address: Same. Registrant

Name and Business Mailing

Address: 1. Michael LaFond CPA & Company APC, 440 S. Melrose Dr. #250, Vista CA 92081. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 01/02/2026 S/Michael LaFond, 01/23, 01/30, 02/06, 02/13/2026 CN 31742

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9023606

Filed: Dec 17, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Charlies Foreign Car Sales. Located at: 751 2nd St., Encinitas CA 92024 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing

Address: 1. Michar, 751 2nd St., Encinitas CA 92024. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 09/22/2022 S/Nikolaos Sougias, 01/23, 01/30, 02/06, 02/13/2026 CN 31739

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2026-9000838

Filed: Jan 14, 2026 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Fallbrooks Family Reserve LLC; B. Daryan Wine; C. Daryan Tequila; D. Daryan’s Winery. Located at: 5453 Shannon Ridge Ln., San Diego CA 92130 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Shahriar Afsharinejad, 5453 Shannon Ridge Ln., 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/Shahriar Afsharinejad, 01/23, 01/30, 02/06, 02/13/2026 CN 31738

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2026-9000517

Filed: Jan 08, 2026 with County of San Diego Recorder/ County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. The Private Banker. Located at: 6030 El Tordo #A, Rancho Santa Fe CA 92067 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: PO Box 7103, Rancho Santa Fe CA 92067. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Kerry J. Witkin, PO Box 7103, Rancho Santa Fe CA 92067; B. Robin L. Witkin, PO Box 7103, Rancho Santa Fe CA 92067. This business is conducted by: A Married Couple. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 06/01/1986 S/Kerry J. Witkin, 01/23, 01/30, 02/06, 02/13/2026 CN 31737

Fictitious Business Name

Statement #2025-9023562

Filed: Dec 16, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Eyeon Innovations; B. Qwik-Cork. Located at: 1771 Andrea Ave., Carlsbad CA 92008 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Anne Marie Michel, 1771 Andrea Ave., 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/Anne

Marie Michel, 01/23, 01/30, 02/06, 02/13/2026 CN 31736

Statement of Abandonment of Use of Fictitious Business Name #2026-9000919 Filed: Jan 15, 2026 with San Diego County Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s) To Be Abandoned: A. IPCS Cyber Security. Located at: 977 Whimbrel Ct., Carlsbad CA 92011 San Diego. Mailing Address: Same. The Fictitious

977

92011. The Business is Conducted by: An Individual. S/Rocky K. Spears, 01/23, 01/30, 02/06, 02/13/2026 CN31735

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2026-9000763 Filed: Jan 13, 2026 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Josueschair. Located at: 1324 Third Ave. #1, Chula Vista CA 91911 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address:

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1. GEOGRAPHY: What is the capital of Honduras?

2. FOOD & DRINK: What is the name of the Pillsbury Doughboy?

3. TELEVISION: In which state is the sitcom “Roseanne” set?

4. PSYCHOLOGY: What is the fear represented in the condition called arachibutyrophobia?

5. MUSIC: Which 1992 Radiohead song has the lyric “I wish I was special”?

6. MOVIES: Who is Indiana Jones’ nemesis in “Raiders of the Lost Ark”?

7. U.S. PRESIDENTS: Which president is known for giving the longest inauguration speech to date?

8. LITERATURE: “Cry, the Beloved Country” is a novel set in which country?

9. HISTORY: Which organization was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1917?

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1. GEOGRAPHY: What is the capital of Honduras?

1. GEOGRAPHY: What is the capital of Honduras?

2. FOOD & DRINK: What is the name of the Pillsbury Doughboy?

3. TELEVISION: In which state is the sitcom “Roseanne” set?

2. FOOD & DRINK: What is the name of the Pillsbury Doughboy?

10. ANATOMY: Which element is a primary component of bones?

Answers

1. Tegucigalpa.

3. TELEVISION: In which state is the sitcom “Roseanne” set?

4. PSYCHOLOGY: What is the fear represented in the condition called arachibutyrophobia?

5. MUSIC: Which 1992 Radiohead song has the lyric “I wish I was special”?

4. PSYCHOLOGY: What is the fear represented in the condition called arachibutyrophobia?

6. MOVIES: Who is Indiana Jones’ nemesis in “Raiders of the Lost Ark”?

7. U.S. PRESIDENTS: Which president is known for giving the longest inauguration speech to date?

5. MUSIC: Which 1992 Radiohead song has the lyric “I wish I was special”?

8. LITERATURE: “Cry, the Beloved Country” is a novel set in which country?

2. Poppin’ Fresh.

3. Illinois.

4. Fear of peanut butter sticking to the roof of one’s mouth.

5. “Creep.”

6. Dr. Rene Belloq.

7. William Henry Harrison, 1 hour and 45 minutes.

8. South Africa.

9. HISTORY: Which organization was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1917?

6. MOVIES: Who is Indiana Jones’ nemesis in “Raiders of the Lost Ark”?

10. ANATOMY: Which element is a primary component of bones? Answers

7. U.S. PRESIDENTS: Which president is known for giving the longest inauguration speech to date?

9. International Committee of the Red Cross.

10. Calcium. © 2026 King Features Synd., Inc.

1. Tegucigalpa. 2. Poppin’ Fresh. 3. Illinois. 4. Fear of peanut butter sticking to the roof of one’s mouth. 5. “Creep.”

8. LITERATURE: “Cry, the Beloved Country” is a novel set in which country?

9. HISTORY: Which organization was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1917?

Dr. Rene Belloq.

William Henry Harrison, 1 hour and 45 minutes. 8. South Africa.

10. ANATOMY: Which element is a primary component of bones?

International Committee of the Red Cross.

Answers

1. Tegucigalpa.

2. Poppin’ Fresh.

3. Illinois.

4. Fear of peanut butter sticking to the roof of one’s mouth.

5. “Creep.”

6. Dr. Rene Belloq.

7. William Henry Harrison, 1 hour and 45 minutes.

8. South Africa.

9. International Committee of the Red Cross.

10. Calcium.

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EVENTS CALENDAR

FEB. 13

HEARTS OF THE VILLAGE

Celebrate Valentine’s Day with a week of shopping, strolling and community fun. Through Feb. 14, discover 250 hidden hearts (about 35 daily) tucked around the Village during business hours. On Feb. 14, donate at the blood drive at Barrio Glassworks to receive a blown-glass heart, and register for a 90-minute scavenger hunt — participants who complete their cards are guaranteed a blown-glass heart. Free, Carlsbad Village Association, 2695 State Street, Carlsbad.

BOOK CRAWL

The Coast and Ranch Book Crawl encourages visitors to explore these wonderful used bookstores discovering what makes each store so unique and special. Free, through Feb. 14 at the following participating bookstores: Title Wave Bookstore, 157 Stevens Ave, Solana Beach; Cardiff Book Nook, 2081 Newcastle Ave, Cardiff; Friends of the Encinitas Library Bookstore, 540 Cornish Drive, Encinitas; RSF Book Cellar, 17040 Avenida De Acacias, Rancho Santa Fe.

THE ART OF BANKSY

The Art of Banksy: “Without Limits” is a stunning street art exhibition of museum quality featuring more than 200 pieces on display, including original certified artworks, such as prints, sculptures. $22-$31, 10:30 a.m.-8 p.m. through Feb. 28 at The Center, Del

Mar Fairgrounds, 2260

Jimmy Durante Blvd.

‘ THE APIARY’

The San Diego premiere of an enthralling and funny new work by Kate Douglas, “The Apiary,” is a humorous and thrilling story set in a synthetic honeybee laboratory twenty years in the future. $27-$35, through Feb. 22 at New Village Arts, 2787 State St, Carlsbad.

DAOU WINE TASTING

Settle in by the fireplace in A.R. Valentien’s lounge and discover a limited-time Daou wine tasting experience. $65, 11 a.m. on Feb. 13 at The Lodge at Torrey Pines, 11480 N Torrey Pines Rd, La Jolla.

DINNER & DANCE

Join us for a lively evening of fun, music and dancing. RSVP (and let Dottie know if you decide not to come). Free-$15, 5 p.m. on Feb. 13 at Vista Elks Lodge, 1947 E. Vista Way, Vista.

‘DONNA ORBITS THE MOON’

A comedic one-woman show about anger, grief, Apollo 11, and the importance of baked goods. $45-$52, through Feb. 15 at Scripps Ranch Theatre, 9783 Avenue of Nations, San Diego.

CRITTER CAMP

All throughout the year when school is out of session, Helen Woodward Animal Center runs day camps that are filled with exciting animal encounters, creative crafts, team-building games, thought-provoking

Carlsbad Cultural Arts Center Theater 3557 Laneer Way, Carlsbad Featuring 5 Great Performers from the Magie Castle

Advance Tickets are $60 ea. Seating is limited. All proceeds benefit local charities through the Encinitas Rotary Foundation Order Tickets ONLINE scan QR code here or visit magicmagicmagic.com For further info: paul@magicmagicmagic.com

JORMA KAUKONEN, a former member of Jefferson Airplane, performs live on Feb. 17 at the

activities, and tons of fun. $408, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. from Feb. 13-20 at Helen Woodward Animal Center, 6447 Helen Woodward Way, Rancho Santa Fe.

MUSIC BE FOOD OF LOVE

On the second concert of the season, the Hutchins Consort will perform Tchaikovsky’s Serenade for Strings, Mendelssohn’s “Scherzo” from A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Bottesini’s Passione Amarosa, featuring Andrés Martín and Joe McNalley, double bass soloists, among other pieces. $10-$40, 7 p.m. Feb. 13 at St. Andrews Episcopal Church, 890 Balour Drive, Encinitas.

WINE & CHOCOLATE

Michelin-trained pastry chef and Netflix star Christophe Rull and his wife Wilma Rull are joining forces with Emily Towe and Jody Brix Towe of J. Brix Wines for Hearts & Vines, a wine and chocolate pairing perfect for Galentine’s evening fun with friends or a romantic Valentine’s tasting. $50, 4:30-8:30 p.m. on Feb. 13-14 at North City, 250 N City Drive, San Marcos.

CARLSBAD WALKING TOUR

Follow the development of Carlsbad from its founding in the 1880s to its evolution into a beloved coastal destination, on this self-guided walking tour. Along the way, longtime San Diego residents Mindy and Jerry will tell you the village’s story of transformation. $11.99, 7 a.m. on Feb. 13 at Army and Navy Academy, 2605 Carlsbad Boulevard, Carlsbad.

CRACK SHACK PARTY

The Crack Shack in Encinitas is celebrating nine years with its “Will You Be Nine?” anniversary bash. Guests can enjoy exclusive food specials available all weekend, Valentine’s-inspired décor with a playful chicken-themed twist, and a menu featuring new items. Free, 10:30 a.m. on Feb. 1315 at The Crack Shack, 407 Encinitas Blvd, Encinitas.

FEB. 14

DINNER & COMEDY

Looking for a fun way to

Artists Music Academy, and PASACAT Philippine Performing Arts Company will join Jason Mraz, MILCK, Raul Midón, Albert Posis, and friends on stage.

$25.50-$30.50, 7 p.m. on Feb. 14; 3 p.m. on Feb. 15 at California Center for the Arts, 340 N. Escondido Blvd, Escondido.

THE GOOD LIFE

Spend an unforgettable Valentine’s Evening with the timeless music of Tony Bennett, brought to life by world-renowned impressionist Tom Stevens.

tin Luther King Jr.’s pivotal 1965 campaign for voting rights. $8.50, 2 p.m. on Feb. 15 at Brooks Theatre, 217 N Coast Hwy, Oceanside.

HEART IN HARMONY

spend Valentine’s Day? Join us at American Legion Post 149 for a night filled with delicious food and laugh-outloud comedy! This in-person event promises great company, tasty dinner, and plenty of smiles. $25-$50, 6 p.m. on Feb. 14 at American Legion Post 149, 230 East Park Avenue, Escondido.

CBAD CARS

Cbad Cars is a local car meet for all car enthusiasts! We gather every Saturday morning at the Poinsettia Village shopping center from 7-9 am to hang out, drink coffee and check out each other’s vehicles. Free, 7 a.m. on Feb. 14 at Poinsettia Village, 7130 Avenida Encinas, Carlsbad.

COMEDY FOR VALENTINES

The ultimate Valentine’s date night that skips the awkward silences, and passive-aggressive gift debates, and replaces them with non-stop, brutally honest relationship humor that hits way too close to home. Hosted by the sharp-witted Tim X Lee. Free, 7 p.m. on Feb. 14 at Brooks Theatre, 217 N Coast Hwy, Oceanside.

DEAD MAN’S PARTY

Dead Man’s Party is the original Oingo Boingo/Danny Elfman tribute band, comprised of some of L.A, Orange County, and San Diego’s finest musicians. Ages 21 and up. $28-$31, 8 p.m. on Feb. 14 at Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Avenue, Solana Beach.

DINNER DETECTIVE

North America’s largest award-winning interactive true crime murder mystery dinner show invites you into a night of laughter, mystery, and audience-driven intrigue. Enjoy a full dinner while a hilarious crime unfolds around you — but stay alert. The culprit is hiding in plain sight. $89.96$104.95, 6 p.m. on Feb. 14 at The Cassara, 5805 Armada Drive, Carlsbad.

JASON MRAZ: DREAM

A community concert featuring five San Diego nonprofit arts organizations. Arms Wide Open, Art of Elan, Culture Shock San Diego, San Diego Young

$53.35-$75.15, 7:30-9 p.m. on Feb. 14 at California Center for the Arts, 340 North Escondido Blvd Escondido.

HERBAL TRUFFLE MAKING

Join us for a handson Herbal Truffle Making Class at Mantra Sukha, where you’ll learn to craft nourishing, herbal-infused chocolate truffles in a warm and inviting space. $55, 1-3 p.m. on Feb. 14 at Mantra Sukha, 390 Oak Ave, Ste K, Carlsbad.

KIDS IN THE GARDEN

Join this class for a walkabout with Farmer Jones through our 14-acre Gardens. Take a close look at trees, flowers, and plants, then draw them and add color to create a masterpiece. $5, 10 a.m. on Feb. 14 at Alta Vista Botanical Gardens, 1270 Vale Terrace Drive, Vista.

LIONS CLUB SOCK HOP

Strange Days is a worldwide touring Doors concert experience. Formed and based in Los Angeles, California, Strange Days captures the magic...the mystery....and the madness of the Doors in their prime. $20-$25, 6:30-9:30 p.m. on Feb. 14 at Founder’s HallSan Dieguito United Methodist Church, 170 Calle Magdalena, Encinitas.

FEB. 15

JAZZ EVENSONG

Jazz Evensong offers a unique blend of jazz rooted in the context of Anglican meditation and prayer. Free and open to the public. 4 p.m. on Feb. 15 at St. Michael’s-by-the-Sea Episcopal Church, 2775 Carlsbad Blvd, Carlsbad.

OTTMAR LIEBERT

German-born guitarist, songwriter, and producer known for his signature “Nouveau Flamenco” style, which blends Spanish, Mexican, and world music elements. $35-$38, 8 p.m. on Feb. 15 at Belly Up Tavern, 143 South Cedros Avenue, Solana Beach.

‘SELMA’

Join us for a special screening of Selma in honor of Black History Month as part of the Arts Unite series. This powerful historical drama chronicles Dr. Mar-

This Valentine’s weekend, rest in sweet stillness in this restorative Heart in Harmony Sound Healing. The 1-hour sound bath is led by San Diego–based master sound healer Jazmine Amelia, alongside nine seasoned practitioners. $55-$60, 5:30-6:30 p.m. and 7-8 p.m. Feb. 15 at San Diego Botanic Gardens, 230 Quail Gardens Drive, Encinitas.

FEB. 16

LUNAR NEW YEAR

Enjoy an authentic Shanghai-style Chinese buffet dinner provided by Stone Monkey and libations from Local Roots Kombucha, followed by an unforgettable show by master magician Professor Paul. $71.21-$87.21, 6 p.m. Feb. 16 at Local Roots Boochyard, 430 Vantage Ct, Vista.

FEB. 17

JORMA KAUKONEN

In a career that has spanned a half-century, Jorma Kaukonen has been one of the most highly respected interpreters of American roots music, blues, and rock. $40-$45, 8 p.m. Feb. 17 at Belly Up Tavern, 143 S. Cedros Ave, Solana Beach.

MOONLIGHT MIXER

Our monthly Moonlight Mixers are hosted at Chamber member businesses and offer a great opportunity to network, enjoy food and drinks, and a fun raffle. These events are a great way to connect with fellow Chamber members and explore the many benefits of being part of our community. Free-$10, 5:30-7:30 p.m. on Feb. 17 at El Camino Memorial, 340 Melrose Ave, Encinitas.

FEB. 19

ANIMAL FARM

The Theatre School at North Coast Rep presents this cleverly adapted version by Ian Wooldridge of George Orwell’s “Animal Farm” as its next student production. $12-$25, Feb. 19-22 at North Coast Repertory Theatre, 987 Lomas Santa Fe, Suite D, Solana Beach.