The Coast News, January 23, 2026

Vista jail’s $1B rebuild

Sheriff says 1978 facility doesn’t meet standards

By Leo Place

VISTA — San Diego County leaders are planning a major project to rebuild and upgrade the outdated Vista Detention Facility at a cost of nearly $1 billion, in addition to shortterm security and intercom improvements to keep the facility operational in the meantime.

In December, San Diego County Sheriff Kelly Martinez provided an update to the Board of Supervisors about infrastructure needs at the county’s seven jail facilities. The Vista jail, first constructed in 1978 along Melrose Drive, is the oldest and most in need of improvements.

Last year, an outside consultant evaluating the Vista jail determined that it could no longer undergo repairs and must instead be replaced, with the lowest estimated cost at $949 million, Martinez told the board. However, that price tag is likely to increase the longer the process takes.

There is also urgency from the perspectives of human dignity and staff and inmate safety, Martinez noted, explaining that deficiencies in the current jail are negatively affecting those incarcerated there.

“The time is now to replace the Vista facility in its entirety,” said Martinez. “We must recognize the impact of the physical environment on custody culture and rehabilitation. Dilapidated, punitive spaces undermine efforts to foster a rehabilitative and restorative, humane approach.”

Standards for jails have also changed over the decades. In addition to larger cells and more recreation space, these standards also TURN TO JAIL ON 18

Faces without names

forensic artist PJ

uses her

to help identify unnamed victims in local and national cold cases, volunteering her work in the search for answers. Story on 5.

Police to confiscate e-bikes in crackdown

By Samantha Nelson OCEANSIDE — Police

will begin confiscating e-bikes from operators as part of a new crackdown on reckless riding behavior.

The City Council approved the first reading of an amendment to the city’s ordinance regulating electric bicycles and other mobility devices on Jan. 14.

An ordinance, adopted in 2024, established an education-first enforcement model, allowing riders cited for violations to resolve them by attending a bicycle safety course. However, as complaints continued to rise over the past

two years, repeat and reckless offenders have demonstrated that the current system is not working.

“Operational experience, particularly with youth offenders, shows that citation and education alone are not sufficiently deterring repeated and unsafe behavior,” said Police Capt. Scott Garrett.

In 2024, the city recorded approximately 449 e-bike-related calls for service. Police originally estimated 2025 would end with 844 calls for service, but the final count reached 918 — a 104% increase from the previous year.

The Oceanside Police

Department requested two amendments: first, to allow police to temporarily seize Class 1, 2 or 3 e-bikes when an operator is cited for reckless operation, failure to exercise due regard for safety, or two or more criminal violations within a 12-month period; and second, to prohibit carrying passengers, or “double riding,” on e-bikes unless the device is designed with a separate passenger seat.

E-bikes seized would be held as evidence until final case adjudication and released to the lawful owner upon pre-

New Year, New Cbar

Cbar rang in its very rst New Year in Carlsbad Village with the kind of energy that signals something special is unfolding. The celebration lled the wine bar with music from local favorites The Swingin’ Johnsons, clinking glasses, and a palpable sense of momentum, one that perfectly matches Cbar’s fresh chapter of transformation. With a new year came a new name, a new chef, and a renewed vision for this State Street favorite in the heart of the village.

At the center of that vision is Chef Jarle Saupstad, who joined Toni Spilsbury, owner of Cbar, just before Christmas and wasted no time making his mark. Formerly the chef and owner of the beloved Smoke and Salt in Leucadia, which he closed in 2024 to pursue a new concept, Saupstad brings more than 25 years of culinary experience and a reputation for thoughtful, avor-driven cooking. His arrival ushered in a new menu that elevates Toni’s vision as a “California Bistro & Wine Bar,” blending European in uences with local favorites in a way that feels both re ned and approachable.

Signature dishes highlight Saupstad’s style: vibrant Baby Beets dressed in citrus reduction, herby whipped goat cheese, balsamic glaze, toasted macadamias, and fresh mint o er a perfect balance of brightness and richness. The menu is designed to ll a niche in Carlsbad Village, elevated food served in a casual, inviting atmosphere that encourages lingering over good wine and even better conversation.

The timing couldn’t be better. Chef Jarle’s debut coincides with the launch of Cbar’s expanded wine program, unveiled in late 2025 by Mike Cusey, Cbar’s sommelier, general manager, and business partner, solidifying its reputation as a destination for wine lovers. Adding to the excitement is Club C, Cbar’s new exclusive wine club, where members enjoy monthly sommelier-selected wine pickups, special discounts, and access to members-only tastings and events.

Tucked inside Cbar’s cozy, eclectic space is another surprise: a boutique bottle shop curated by a team of passionate sommeliers. Each wine is chosen for quality, character, and craftsmanship, perfect for pairing with the new menu or taking home as a memorable nd. And from morning to night, Cbar shines, o ering a full espresso bar complete with house-made syrups, including the local favorite Rosemary and Honey Latte.

With its fresh culinary direction, expanded wine o erings, and all-day appeal, Cbar is stepping con dently into the new year, and invites Carlsbad to raise a glass.

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Encinitas planners to review Zona Gale project

By Jordan P. Ingram

ENCINITAS — A ninehome subdivision planned for a steep, undeveloped hillside east of Zona Gale Road is headed to the Encinitas Planning Commission, drawing concern from nearby residents over impacts to wildlife, native vegetation and public trails.

The Zona Gale Estates project is slated for a roughly 1.79-acre triangular parcel north of Zona Gale Road, west of Via Cantebria and about a half-mile north of Encinitas Boulevard, according to city documents.

The site is located in a single-family neighborhood bordered by existing homes to the west and south, undeveloped open space to the north, and an existing water storage tank just south of the property — all of which are surrounded by Encinitas Ranch trail systems.

The developer, Aspen Growth Properties Inc., proposes to subdivide the vacant parcel to construct nine detached single-family homes, including eight market-rate and one very low-income required under the state Density Bonus Law.

The homes would be accessed by a new private road connecting to Zona Gale Road.

Plans also call for grading the sloped site, installing private driveways and offstreet parking, adding landscaping and a biofiltration basin, and off-site roadway and utility improvements along Zona Gale Road.

Sewer service would be extended from Via Cantebria using horizontal directional drilling beneath nearby open space, a method intended to minimize long-term impacts on surrounding natural areas.

Environmental studies identified sensitive native vegetation on and near the site, including southern maritime chaparral and several protected plant spe-

cies, such as Del Mar manzanita and Torrey pine.

A draft Mitigated Negative Declaration prepared by environmental consulting firm Dudek identified several potentially significant environmental impacts associated with the project. However, the report concluded that those impacts would be reduced to “less-than-significant” levels through mitigation measures, avoiding negative effects on aesthetics (scenic vistas), air and water quality, noise, traffic, public services, wildlife, or other areas.

Several neighboring homeowners from the Sandalwood community say the proposed subdivision is too dense for the site and relies too heavily on state housing law to bypass local standards.

“This project ... raises substantial questions about

environmental impact, neighborhood compatibility, public safety, and the integrity of Encinitas’ planning process,” wrote Eileen Silverman, a Sandalwood homeowner, in a letter to Mayor Bruce Ehlers obtained by The Coast News. “While I understand the pressure cities face under state housing mandates, it is troubling to see those laws used to justify a project that appears fundamentally misaligned with the character and physical limitations of this site.”

Michael McClain, another Sandalwood homeowner, questioned the project’s use of the Density Bonus Law to add a single very low-income unit while requesting multiple waivers from city regulations.

“The city, as I understand it, has already reached its requirements with the state, so it’s not like

this one additional low-income home is going to have any impact,” McClain said. “It’s very hard to understand why so many compromises are being made for this site.”

McClain and others also cited concerns about impacts to wildlife habitat and trails long used by residents.

“People walk those trails all the time,” he said. “To think that this community would allow this project to be squeezed into that very wild area — it’s breathtaking.”

Colliers International began marketing the site, known as the Weigand parcel and originally owned by the Olivenhain Municipal Water District, as surplus land in 2018. The lot was later sold to Aspen Growth Properties for $1.25 million, according to city documents.

Residents may review the draft Mitigated Negative Declaration and related environmental documents online through the city’s Development Services Department, and in-person at Encinitas City Hall (505 South Vulcan Avenue), the Encinitas Library (540 Cornish Dr), and the Cardiff-bythe-Sea Library (2081 Newcastle Ave).

Written public comments will be accepted through Jan. 20. Please email Fran Carr at fcarr@ encinitasca.gov.

The Encinitas Planning Commission will review the proposed development at a future date.

O’side OKs $75M in bonds for Olive Park

The City Council recently approved a financing plan that would issue up to $75 million in state bonds to the developer of the Olive Park Apartments project, a 100% affordable housing development with 199 rental units.

The project previously received council approval last May for a site at the western end of Olive Drive

near the College Boulevard Sprinter Station. The apartments will offer oneto three-bedroom units for households earning between 30% and 80% of the area median income, with 31% of the units reserved for very low-income households.

The total project cost is estimated at $144 million, or approximately $723,618 per unit. Of that amount, 88% would be financed through bonds and tax credits.

The council has also previously awarded $6 million in housing funds to the project, along with 40 Housing Choice Project-Based Vouchers and 15 U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (VASH) vouchers to help close the funding gap.

A Jan. 14 public hearing for the additional bond fi-

nancing was required under the Tax and Equity Fiscal Responsibility Act. The developer applied for $75 million in revenue bond financing through the California Municipal Finance Authority, a joint exercise of powers authority and public entity for the state, to serve as the conduit issuer of the bonds. Proceeds from the bonds will be used to finance or refinance the acquisition, construction, development and equipping of the project. While the authority issues the bonds, the city must approve them in order for the bonds to qualify as tax-exempt. Repayment of the bond debt is the responsibility of the borrower — in this case, the developer. The city is not fiscally responsible for the bond debt, and its previous financial commitment is

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Rent control is a dead end for families

By John Franklin

San Diego County fac-

es a very real affordability crisis. We all feel it. Whether you’re a renter or trying to buy your first home, housing costs are too high. But rent control is not the answer. Time and again, these policies have led to the same failed outcomes.

California voters have twice overwhelmingly rejected rent control at the ballot box. In 2020, 69% of voters rejected Prop 21, and 70% of voters rejected Prop 33 again in 2024. Voters know the truth: rent control does more harm than good. Sixty years of evidence prove it.

Rent control hurts working families through unintended consequences. It reduces the supply of rental housing by discouraging new construction, and leads to declining quality and maintenance.

Yet politicians like Zohran Mamdani — and some local officials here in San Diego County — are trying to sneak the failed rent control policies back in under new names like “rent stabilization.”

Rent control has been tried many times before, and it has failed every time. We all remember the disastrous effects of rent control in New York City in the 1970s. If implemented again, NYC will repeat that same mistake under Mamdani. San Diegans do not want that here.

year. Rent control often benefits wealthier tenants while leaving working families behind.

Rent control didn’t lower housing costs anywhere it’s been tried. In Argentina, Javiar Milei eliminated rent control as part of his deregulatory agenda to stop inflation.

In the first six months of the new policy, rental housing supply rose by 212%, and the real price of rent fell by almost 27%. Milei proved once again that rent control distorts the market, misallocates supply, and undermines quality of life for working families.

to limit carbon emissions — actually increases carbon emissions (by forcing SD workers to commute from Riverside County). It forces developers to pay exorbitant mitigation fees, which have killed plans for tens of thousands of housing units locally.

The county needs to reform and stop piling on regulations that drive up construction costs. When housing supply meets demand, affordability improves.

We can’t ignore the impact of high taxes on California’s housing crisis either. Our state already has the

Rent control hurts working families through unintended consequences. It reduces the supply of rental housing by discouraging new construction, and leads to declining quality and maintenance.

San Diego already has a declining number of new housing starts, and rent control will only make it worse. The solution is straightforward: build more housing. We need to increase supply to meet demand. North County is creating jobs at a rapid pace — four new jobs for every new home built. That’s a sign of economic strength, but it also drives up demand for housing.

highest tax burden in the nation, yet county leaders like Terra Lawson-Remer want to add a new “transfer tax” on real estate sales. This would raise costs for buyers and sellers alike, pushing rents and home prices even higher — and leaving working families with even fewer affordable options.

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Don’t wait for flames to change

By Cole Marting

This month marks the one-year anniversary of the devastating Eaton and Palisades fires that tore apart Los Angeles County. These fires killed 31 people, destroyed over 16,000 structures, and left behind $28 billion in insured losses.

Even over 100 miles away in North County San Diego, we felt the deep impact, whether from the smoke in the air or the understanding that it could have been us.

For me, wildfires and their aftermath have long been personal, and if you own a home in California, they’re personal to you, too.

In 2023, my wife and I were dropped from our longtime homeowners’ insurance after our Bonsall condo community was reclassified as a high-fire-risk area. Our HOA worked quickly to piece together a layered policy, with each unit facing a down payment of over $1,800; a monthly premium that hit working families and retirees especially hard.

My experience with these disasters extends even further back. In early 2018, I was evacuated as deadly mudslides devastated Montecito, just weeks after massive wildfires across Santa Barbara. With the hillsides stripped of vegetation, rain caused massive mud and debris flows that destroyed homes and claimed lives.

I later volunteered with a congressional campaign, going door to door in numerous abandoned, mud-filled houses. It was heartbreaking and entirely preventable.

Engineers had warned in the 1970s that Santa Barbara’s debris basins were too small. But after the 1969 oil spill, environmental opposition seemingly stalled every meaningful expansion effort. The price

of inaction (driven by politics, not science) was devastating. And it’s a mistake California keeps making. We saw it in the 70’s, and every decade after. Enough is enough.

Instead of our leaders focusing on clearing overgrown state lands or expanding prescribed burns, Sacramento has turned its attention to homeowners. New “Zone Zero” mandates require residents to remove fences, mulch, and even potted plants within 5 feet of their homes. All of which are common features in neighborhoods like mine.

Meanwhile, the real fire risks, unmanaged fuel loads, blocked firebreaks, and open-flame encampments in dry canyons go largely unaddressed.

Make no mistake, North County is a strong and determined community. We band together when it matters. Neighbors clearing brush, volunteers stepping up, and firefighters giving it their all. But we can’t do this alone.

We need real investment in prevention. We need local control, not Sacramento overreach. And we need leadership willing to challenge broken systems before the next fire strikes. We can’t keep with the status quo.

Let’s not wait for a disaster here to demand the reforms we already know we need. Start talking to your local officials. Show up to fire board meetings. Ask hard questions. And don’t settle for silence when your safety is on the line. Now is the time to act, especially before North County becomes the next headline.

Cole Marting is a Fallbrook resident, small business owner, and the author of “California’s Toughest Challenges and the Common Sense Conservative Ways to Solve Them.”

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Despite voters’ clear message, some Oceanside politicians pushed a socalled “rent stabilization” proposal. I’m glad that the Oceanside Council rejected the plan in a 3-2 vote. Council members Rick Robinson and Peter Weiss led the opposition.

The consequences of rent control are simple: fewer homes available and higher costs for everyone. In fact, federal data shows that 30% of households in rent-controlled units earn more than $100,000 per

We also shouldn’t try to meet demand with highrise towers in North County, which would radically alter the landscape and the nature of our community. These high-rise towers generally offer high-priced rental units, not the stability of suburban home ownership. We don’t want to turn North County into Los Angeles.

To keep up, we need the San Diego County government to streamline permitting and end the Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) regulation preventing the development of new single-family homes. The VMT — meant

San Diego County deserves better. We should focus on policies that actually work: increasing supply, cutting red tape, fostering economic growth and opposing new housing taxes.

We should unleash North County’s energy and innovation, build more single-family homes, and give working families a fair shot at the American Dream of homeownership.

Rent control is a dead end. But with the right policies, we will make housing affordable for families again in San Diego County.

John Franklin is the mayor of Vista and a candidate for county supervisor.

By Jerome Adams

Winter gatherings bring joy — and increased exposure to seasonal illnesses like the flu, RSV and COVID-19. With vaccination rates declining nationwide, that risk is higher than it has been in years.

Annual vaccines remain our first and best line of defense, reducing severe illness, hospitalizations and the spread of disease, even when infections still occur.

Yet fewer than half of U.S. adults and children received an updated flu shot last season, which coincided with the highest flu-re-

lated hospitalization rates in nearly 15 years — most among the unvaccinated. It’s reasonable to have questions about vaccines, particularly after the COVID-19 pandemic. Those conversations are best had with trusted health professionals who can offer informed, personal guidance.

Vaccination can’t guarantee immunity, but reducing risk helps families gather more safely and comfortably this winter.

Dr. Jerome Adams served as the 20th U.S. Surgeon General during the first Trump administration.

Forensic artist volunteers talent to identify lost

By Jordan P. Ingram

In

a quiet home studio in

Carlsbad,

and facial recon-

forensic artist

structionist

PJ Puterbaugh helps create faces without a name.

Often working with only a skull, a photograph, a few teeth, or a forensic anthropologist’s estimate of age, ancestry or body type, Puterbaugh enjoys the challenging, pro bono work.

“I work for the victim. There are way too many people in a box with no name on it,” Puterbaugh said. “Good guy, bad guy — they were somebody’s child.”

Puterbaugh, 68, a Carlsbad resident and co-owner of the Aviara Golf Academy with her husband, Kip, has spent roughly 15 years creating facial reconstructions for unidentified victims nationwide, including dozens of cases tied to North County San Diego.

Puterbaugh’s path into forensic work began through volunteer service with the San Diego County Sheriff’s Office Search-andRescue K-9 Unit. During her time there, she learned that the county Medical Examiner’s Office had no inhouse forensic artist.

Puterbaugh was already a working artist, trained in classical realism at Watts Atelier of the Arts in Encinitas, where she focused on traditional figure drawing and portraiture.

“I had already worked on faces,” she said. “So I vol-

unteered.”

Since then, she has completed reconstructions for medical examiners and law enforcement agencies in San Diego County, Los Angeles County, Pierce County (Wash.), New York, Arkansas, Arizona and Texas, among others. She estimated that she had contributed to nearly 30 cases in 2025 alone.

In San Diego County, her work has supported investigations into unidentified individuals found in storm drains, canals, transit corridors and homeless

encampments.

Most recently, Puterbaugh developed a color reconstruction of an unidentified woman who was fatally struck by a northbound Coaster train in Carlsbad in August 2024. The case remains unsolved, and the woman’s identity is unknown.

“We don’t know the story,” she said. “Was she visiting from Indiana or someplace? Did she fall at the train station? Did she struggle with drugs? Until we know more, we just keep trying.”

Puterbaugh receives cases from medical examiners, law enforcement, or the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs). She does not participate in investigations or speak with detectives about theories.

“They give me descriptions — age range, ancestry, sometimes clothing size — and they send me photographs or remains,” she said. “I re-create the face, send it back and cross my fingers.”

In skull-based reconstructions, Puterbaugh ap-

plies tissue-depth markers to the bone in accordance with established forensic anthropology standards.

Using clay, digital modeling, and drawing, she builds a face based on bone structure, jaw alignment, dental features (tooth spacing, missing or damaged teeth), and scientific averages for soft-tissue proportions.

Certain features, however, can’t be determined.

“I can’t tell eyebrows, ears, dimples,” she said. “But your skull is individual. That’s why you look like your parents — not because of hair or eyes, but bone structure.”

In many cases, mandibles (jawbones) are missing — often lost to animal activity or exposure — and require additional interpretation by the artist.

Puterbaugh uses Pho-

toshop and artificial intelligence tools to generate multiple variations of a face — different hairstyles, facial hair, age progressions or viewing angles — giving investigators several options when releasing images to the public.

“If they give me a broad age range, I’ll give them someone who looks 40, someone who looks 50, someone with a hat, someone without,” she said. “Instead of one choice, I give them six.”

Still, she cautions the public against unrealistic expectations, noting that the work of a forensic artist is often informed by a coroner’s photo, fragments of physical evidence, and medical investigator accounts, all of which only tell part of

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Vista seeks input on new logo

By Leo Place

VISTA — The City Council is preparing to select a new logo that will represent the city for years to come and is requesting input from residents on three options created by a local designer.

Vista’s current logo has been in use for around 20 years, and features a simple outline of a mountain range and a spiral-style sun above the city’s name and the state. The logo is separate from the city’s official seal and features a sun and various fruits grown in the city.

Back in 2024, Vista leaders agreed to pursue a new logo to better reflect a modern image and identity for the city. The city put out a call for artists and selected Vista-based graphic designer Jaimie Muehlhausen, whose credits include work for major brands like Vans, Surfer Magazine, ESPN, and Tony Hawk.

After presenting initial designs to the City Council in October, Muehlhausen and city staff returned on Tuesday with additional alternatives featuring different colors and fonts.

All council members, except Mayor John Frank-

lin, said they were generally happy with the logo options. The council unanimously agreed to delay a final decision and solicit community feedback via an online survey.

“I would really just like to put it up to the public to decide from those designs,” said Councilmember Corinna Contreras. “I would love to hear more because I don't want five people to decide, you know, the whole future of Vista's logo and branding.”

The logo survey is now live, and residents can access it here. Respondents will be able to vote for one of three logo options and leave a comment if they wish.

The survey will close on March 16, and feedback will be considered as part of the city’s discussion about the new logo in April.

Council members varied in their preferred logo options among the three designs, all of which incorporate a circular shape, bright colors, bold, modern fonts, and imagery of the mountains, ocean, sun, and trees.

Once approved, the new logo would be phased in for the city’s business cards, signage, and digital and print

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“I'm seeing quality and vibrancy and clarity displayed for us,” Councilmember Melendez said of the design options. “Our current logo is crowded and dated and not really communicating much to the public in a digital format. These designs communicate, very well, the city of Vista identity.”

One of the three designs, Option 3, uses a font suggested by Councilmember Jeff Fox, featuring letters that follow the curve of the circle. Other council members said the font may be too casual for a city logo.

Franklin advocated for the city to pause the process and solicit more designs from people “throughout the world.” If the council receives a design they like, they could then work with a designer again to make it usable for the city, he said.

“I just don't see a design here that I like for the next 20 years for Vista,” Franklin said of the options presented on Tuesday.

Man tasered, arrested after low-speed chase

A suspected drunk driver was booked into jail early Jan. 18 after leading deputies on a low-speed chase in Vista and allegedly grabbing a deputy’s gun during a struggle to flee on foot, authorities said.

Deputies from the San Diego County Sheriff’s Office observed a Ford Ranger

traveling at a high rate of speed and weaving through traffic in the 800 block of North Santa Fe Avenue in Vista just after 9 p.m. last Saturday.

“Deputies initiated a traffic enforcement stop, but the driver refused to yield to the emergency lights and sirens,’’ sheriff’s Lt. Noah Zarnow said. “A vehicle pursuit ensued, traveling less than one mile at low speeds, reaching a maximum of approximately 29 mph.’’

The driver, identified as 28-year-old Efrain Bernardino Gomez, eventually stopped the vehicle in a residential driveway in the 800 block of North Citrus Avenue. Gomez failed to comply with verbal commands given by deputies and attempted to flee the scene on foot, according to Zarnow.

“As deputies attempted to take Gomez into custody, a physical struggle occurred,’’ Zarnow said. “During the altercation, Gomez grabbed the barrel of a deputy’s firearm and unsuccessfully attempted to pull it from the deputy’s grasp.’’

Deputies used a Taser on Gomez, who was taken into custody without further incident. There were no injuries to deputies.

Gomez was taken to the Vista Detention Facility and booked on suspicion of multiple felony charges including resisting arrest, attempting to remove a firearm from the deputy and evading police with disregard for safety.

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By Leo Place SOLANA BEACH —

The city of Solana Beach can move forward with a long-awaited extension of the Coastal Rail Trail to the northern end of the city, after receiving $300,000 in needed state funding under Senate Bill 105.

The Coastal Rail Trail in Solana Beach runs along Coast Highway 101, providing a multi-use path for pedestrians and cyclists. The trail starts at the city’s southern boundary at Via de la Valle and stops just short of the northern boundary near Ocean Street.

The $1 million project will complete the trail’s final missing piece, extending it to the northernmost boundary with the city of Encinitas. The city plans to begin construction this fall and finish the project in 2028.

State Sen. Catherine Blakespear secured $300,000 in funding for the project under SB 105, a budget trailer bill signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom in September that allows adjustments to already approved appropriations.

On Jan. 14, the Solana Beach City Council approved a resolution to accept the funds.

“We’re looking forward to using these funds towards the completion of the project for its 2028 timeline,” Government Affairs Manager Dion Akers told the City Council.

For years, Solana Beach leaders have planned for the final piece of the trail to connect to a pedestrian crossing across Highway 101 between Harbaugh Seaside Trails and Cardiff State Beach, at the border with Encinitas.

The city of Encinitas received a $350,000 Caltrans grant to develop the crossing at this location, but Encinitas leaders are now expressing concerns about the design, as it would require the Coastal Rail Trail to take up part of the 101’s easternmost lane.

While the cities are still working together on the crossing, Solana Beach is moving forward with its plans for a trail extension.

“We are on track to complete the project by March 2028 and look for-

ward to continuing to collaborate with our neighbors in Encinitas throughout the process,” said City Manager Alyssa Muto.

Construction of the trail will involve extending the concrete multi-use path, installing decomposed granite shoulders, and installing landscaping and irrigation. The project will also refresh the trail’s existing northern portion, including minor concrete repairs and replacing the crescent deck platform with native plants.

The final piece of funding for the trail was part of $7 million obtained by Blakespear for projects in the 38th Senate District under the bill, including the expansion of the Oceanside Museum of Art and a trail project in Laguna Niguel.

“One of the (projects) she’s most proud of is being able to extend the rail trail here in Solana Beach,” said Senior District Representative Diana Kutlow. “It will improve access and safety along your beautiful northern border and Harbaugh Trails Park. And I want to thank you on behalf of the senator for your stewardship of this project and of the state funds.”

Over $5.5M in scholarships for county

students

More than $5.5 million in donor-funded scholarships are now available to San Diego County students as part of the San Diego Foundation’s Community Scholarship Program.

The program offers more than 150 scholarships to local students attending four-year universities, twoyear colleges or graduate or vocational schools, and is available for graduating high school students, undergraduates, adult re-entry students and students attending graduate, medical or professional schools.

Last year saw nearly 1,400 recipients awarded scholarships through the program.

The deadline to apply is March 4 by 2 p.m. Applications can be found at www.sdfoundation.org/ students/common-scholarship-application/.

Crime Battery fire closes strip mall

By Leo Place

SAN

MARCOS

— A battery energy storage unit caught fire early in a shopping center parking lot early Wednesday morning, causing the temporary closure of several businesses.

The San Marcos Fire Department responded to the fire at the Creekside Marketplace along San Marcos Boulevard around 3 a.m. The blaze began in a battery energy storage unit that powers Tesla electric vehicle chargers in the parking lot.

The fire was controlled within an hour and limited to the battery unit enclosure. No injuries or further property damage were reported.

As a precaution, around half of the parking lot and several businesses have been closed, including Best Buy, Finely Home, Discovery Valley Animal Hospital, Leslie Pool Supply, Crate and Barrel Outlet, Total Wine & More, Urbane Cafe, CAVA, and Shabu-Works.

Body found inside vehicle on Miramar highway

A body was discovered Jan. 21 inside a vehicle alongside a highway in San Diego’s Miramar neighborhood, authorities said.

A California Highway Patrol officer noticed a person who appeared to be unconscious inside a stopped vehicle on the shoulder of southbound state Route 163 near Kearny Villa Road at about 6 a.m. Wednesday.

A description of the deceased was not immediately available. The cause of death was unclear, but an investigation was ongoing.

Arson suspect arrested in Bonita

An arson investigation was underway Jan. 19 after at least one-quarter acre of vegetation burned beneath a highway in Bonita.

Deputies from the Rancho San Diego and Imperial Beach stations responded around 11 a.m. Sunday to reports of multiple fires in the 5700 block of Quarry Road, near state Route 125 and SR 54.

After utilizing aerial support and witnesses, deputies were able to locate a male suspect hiding in nearby bushes. Officials said he had an “extensive criminal history and was currently on probation.’’

Sheriff’s detectives from the Bomb/Arson unit responded to the scene and documented six separate small fires. About one-quarter acre had burned below SR-125.

Fire crews quickly extinguished the fires, officials said.

O’side OKs housing units at parking lot

Final phase of 9-block plan brings 373 units

By Samantha Nelson OCEANSIDE —

The final two city blocks in a nearly 26-year-old, nineblock downtown master plan will be developed with 373 housing units split between two midrise buildings.

The blocks are currently occupied by Lot 24, a paid parking lot serving downtown and the nearby Oceanside Pier along North Myers Street between Mission Avenue and Civic Center Drive. The parking lot is split by the pedestrian underpass along Pier View Way.

Following narrow approval from the Oceanside City Council on Jan. 14, the project will construct a 193-unit, eight-story building on one side and a 180unit, seven-story building on the other.

The larger building will include 190 flats and three live-work units, while the other will include 177 flats and three live-work units. Units will range from 528 to 1,402 square feet and include approximately 130 studios, 148 one-bedrooms, 89 two-bedrooms and six townhouses.

Ten percent of the units would be reserved as affordable housing, including 14 studios, 14 one-bedrooms and 10 two-bedrooms for low-income households.

The project qualifies as a density bonus project and has requested waivers for: reduced setbacks; per-unit open-space requirements; private open-space requirements; parking dimensions; drive-aisle width; aisle-length buffer; minimum landscaping; minimum courtyard dimensions; on-site commercial loading space standards; live-work unit residential floor area standards; and the 1:1 or 45-degree daylight plane requirement.

The project did not request any incentives or concessions under the state Density Bonus law.

Parking will be provided in a three-level structure with one subterranean level and two above-ground, totaling 560 stalls — 80 more than required under the

Residents expressed mixed views on the project.

Several spoke in favor, including David Shepherd, a 16-year Oceanside resident who initially worried about losing the parking lot he frequently uses to go surfing.

After meeting with the applicant and learning that the project exceeded the required parking, he said he became optimistic.

blocks were where the jewel needed to go.”

Diane Nygaard, representing Preserve Calavera, said the developer “made a good faith effort” to address several concerns raised by the environmental advocacy group, but still fell short on “big picture issues,” including resident open space, park funding and the 10% affordable housing requirement.

density bonus law.

The project will also pay $395,000 to offset the loss of downtown parking.

Additionally, the project would include 17,406 square feet of commercial space.

The two buildings complete the final phase of the Nine Block Master Plan approved in 2000 to redevelop nine blocks in the center of downtown.

The plan envisioned 240 hotel rooms and nearly 82,000 square feet of visitor-serving space bounded by Cleveland Street to the east, Pacific Street to the west, Civic Center Drive to the north and Seagaze Drive to the south.

In 2008, a Five Block Mixed-Use Plan was approved for Blocks 5, 18, 19, 20 and 21, which included 231 residential condominium units, a 124-unit hotel and 48,000 square feet of ground-floor visitor commercial uses.

The existing SpringHill Suites hotel occupies Block 21, while Pierside North and South apartments are located on Blocks 18 and

Kay Ann Love Vista January 15, 2026

Virginia Gastelum Davis Carlsbad January 13, 2026

19. The project approved Jan. 14 will take over the remaining Blocks 5 and 20, located behind the Mission Pacific Hotel and Club Wyndham Oceanside Pier Resort.

San Diego-based Ryan Companies is the developer behind the new project, as well as SpringHill Suites and Pierside North and South.

According to Daniel Bertao, vice president of real estate development at Ryan Companies, the project will make the Pier View Way walkway safer and activate the plaza with planned restaurants, outdoor seating and other amenities.

“This plaza could be a great addition to the placemaking efforts the city is undertaking, and could improve access both to the beach but also from the beach into downtown,” Bertao said.

Bertao added that the buildings are “intentionally sited to respect the Pier View right-of-way and put more eyes on the street to make the walkway safer.”

“This is an opportunity to meet the housing needs of current and future residents, frankly like my children, who are soon going to be out on their own,” he said. “I’m hopeful that they’re going to be able to live either in Oceanside or very near, and this is an opportunity to bring forward more affordable, attainable housing for people like that and families like ours that want to stay locally.”

Shepherd is also the director of entitlements for Lennar Homes, another regional developer, though unrelated to the Ryan Companies project.

Other supporters noted how downtown Oceanside has changed over the past few decades and said projects like this will continue that momentum.

Paul Dooley, a Pacific Street resident, said he was pleased to see the two blocks developed. He recalled that the area once served as railroad switching yards when he moved to Oceanside in 1986.

“A lot of people forget the unsavory businesses that were all around downtown which are no longer here,” he said. “In the late ’80s and early ’90s, the nine blocks were created, and it was always the vision — I always felt like the nine

Ron Derington, who lives in the adjacent Sea Village condominiums, said he was concerned about the project’s height.

“At eight stories, it seems too tall,” he said.

Mark Schroeder, a Mission Avenue resident, said he is worried about losing his ocean view.

“It’s going to kill my view,” he said. “There are a lot of other people who will be just as disappointed.”

The City Council ultimately approved the project on a 3-2 vote, adding a condition requiring a building-to-building distance at all residential levels equivalent to the distance between the Mission Pacific and Wyndham at Pier View Way. Balconies may extend up to 5 feet into the setback.

Mayor Esther Sanchez and Deputy Mayor Eric Joyce voted against the project, favoring a delay to better address pedestrian ocean views and ensure compliance with the city’s Local Coastal Program. Councilmember Peter Weiss, who initially opposed the project due to view corridor impacts that would have reduced one corridor from 120 to 90 feet, said he was satisfied with the added condition and voted in favor.

Roscoe Leroy Frazier Jr. Vista January 12, 2026

Eve Berkson Rancho Santa Fe January 16, 2026

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CITY OF ENCINITAS DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT LEGAL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION

PLACE OF MEETING: Council Chambers, Civic Center 505 S. 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 Thursday, the 5th day of February 2026, at 6 p.m., or as soon as possible thereafter, by the Encinitas Planning Commission to discuss the following hearing item of the City of Encinitas: PROJECT NAME: Newman Residence; CASE NUMBER: MULTI 007176-2024, VRNC 007277-2024, CDP 003343-2019; FILING DATE: April 22, 2024; APPLICANT: 216 Neptune Ave LLC, A California Limited Liability Company; LOCATION: 216 Neptune Avenue (256-352-18); PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Public hearing to request a variance to reduce the front yard setback from the required 25’-0” to 14’-1” , in response a Coastal Commission Appeal Application No. A-6-ENC-22-0059, for the construction of a 4,293 square-foot two-story single-family dwelling on a 7,317-square-foot vacant lot.; ZONING/ OVERLAY: Residential (R-8) zone and Coastal Commission Appeal Jurisdiction within the Coastal Zone, Special Study, Coastal Blu overlays; ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS: Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, Section 15303 (a) – Class 3 - (New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures) exempts the construction of a single-family dwelling unit in a residential zone from environmental review. The project is consistent with this exemption, as it proposes the construction of a single-family dwelling unit within a residential zone. None of the exceptions prescribed under Section 15300.2 of the CEQA Guidelines apply and no historic resources are a ected by the proposed project.

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

An appeal of the Planning Commission determination, accompanied by the appropriate ling fee, may be led by 5 p.m. on the 10th calendar day following the date of the Commission’s 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 item is located within the Coastal Zone. The action of the Planning Commission or City Council on an appeal 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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CITY OF ENCINITAS

DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT

LEGAL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BY THE CITY COUNCIL

PLACE OF MEETING: Council Chambers, Civic Center 505 S. 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 CITY CLERK AT (760) 633-2601 AT LEAST 72 HOURS PRIOR TO THE MEETING. PARA ASISTENCIA EN ESPAÑOL, POR FAVOR LLAME AL (760) 943-2150.

It is hereby given that the City Council will conduct a Public Hearing on 18th of February, at 6 p.m., or as soon as possible thereafter, to discuss the following item of the City of Encinitas:

CASE NUMBER: PLCY-008448-2025 APPLICANT: City of Encinitas LOCATION: Citywide PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Public Hearing to consider an ordinance to amend Section 30.54.030 (Schedule of O -Street Required Parking) of Chapter 30.54 (O -Street Parking) of the Encinitas Municipal Code, Subsection 6.5.3 (Development Standards) of Section 6.5 [Single Family Residential Zones (“ER-SFR3”, “ER-SFR3V” and “ER-SFR5” Zones)] of Chapter 6 (Encinitas Ranch Zoning Ordinance) of the Encinitas Ranch Specific Plan, and amend the Local Coastal Program to implement State Legislative changes regarding parking requirements for single-family residences pursuant to Government Code Section 65863.3. ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS: Pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15060(c)(3), the ordinance is exempt because it is not a “project” as de ned in Section15378(b)(5) of CEQA Guidelines. The action involves an organizational or administrative activity of government that will not result in direct or indirect physical impact on the environment. STAFF CONTACT: Charlotte Brenner, Associate Planner: (760) 633-2784 or cbrenner@encinitasca.gov.

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 project 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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by the City Council on January 13, 2026, by the following roll call vote: AYES: SANNELLA, MUSGROVE, JONES, NUÑEZ. NOES: NONE. ABSENT: LEBLANG. A certi ed copy is posted in the o ce of the City Clerk at 1 Civic Center Drive, San Marcos, CA. Phillip Scollick, City Clerk, City of San Marcos. 01/23/2026 CN 31747

CITY OF DEL MAR

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

If you have questions about the information in this notice, please contact Maggie Jones, Email: mjones@delmar.ca.us and Jon Edelbrock, Email: jedelbrock@delmar.ca.u s, Phone: 858-755-1556.

s/s Sarah Krietor, Administrative Services Manager/ City Clerk DATE January 14 2026 01/23/2026 CN 31734

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE

SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE ADOPTED ORDINANCE NO. 2025-1576

Ordinance No. 2025-1576 - an ordinance of the City Council of the City of San Marcos, California, amending Title 14, Chapter 14.04 (Highways and Tra c - Applications, Permits, and General Provisions) and Title 17, Chapter 17.32 (Grading and Related Activities), of the San Marcos Municipal Code. Ordinance No. 2025-1576 was introduced on December 9, 2025, and adopted by the City Council on January 13, 2026, by the following roll call vote: AYES: SANNELLA, MUSGROVE, JONES, NUÑEZ. NOES: NONE. ABSENT: LEBLANG. A certi ed copy is posted in the o ce of the City Clerk at 1 Civic Center Drive, San Marcos, CA. Phillip Scollick, City Clerk, City of San Marcos.

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SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE ADOPTED ORDINANCE NO. 2025-1575

SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE ADOPTED ORDINANCE NO. 2025-1574

Ordinance No. 2025-1574 - an ordinance of the City Council of the City of San Marcos, California, (Text Amendment TA24-0004) amending Municipal Code Section 20.400.180 to specify that the section does not apply to the University District Speci c Plan Self Storage Overlay Zone and nd the Text Amendment is exempt from CEQA (EX25036). Ordinance No. 2025-1574 was introduced on December 9, 2025, and adopted by the City Council on January 13, 2026, by the following roll call vote: AYES: SANNELLA, MUSGROVE, JONES, NUÑEZ. NOES: NONE. ABSENT: LEBLANG. A certi ed copy is posted in the o ce of the City Clerk at 1 Civic Center Drive, San Marcos, CA. Phillip Scollick, City Clerk, City of San Marcos. 01/23/2026 CN 31749

SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE ADOPTED ORDINANCE NO. 2025-1573

Ordinance No. 2025-1573

- an ordinance of the City

Ordinance No. 2025-1575 - an ordinance of the City Council of the City of San Marcos, California, amending the San Marcos Municipal Code Title 17 (Buildings, Construction, and Related Activities), and adopting local amendments to the California Building Code. Ordinance No. 2025-1575 was introduced on December 9, 2025, and adopted by the City Council on January 13, 2026, by the following roll call vote: AYES: SANNELLA, MUSGROVE, JONES, NUÑEZ. NOES: NONE. ABSENT: LEBLANG. A certi ed copy is posted in the o ce of the City Clerk at 1 Civic Center Drive, San Marcos, CA. Phillip Scollick, City Clerk, City of San Marcos. 01/23/2026 CN 31750

Council of the City of San Marcos, California, (Speci c Plan Amendment SP25-0001) approving an amendment to the Heart of the City Speci c Plan (HOCSP) including but not limited to removing two properties from the HOCSP and updating descriptions associated with these two properties. Ordinance No. 2025-1573 was introduced on December 9, 2025, and adopted by the City Council on January 13, 2026, by the following roll call vote: AYES: SANNELLA, MUSGROVE, JONES, NUÑEZ. NOES: NONE. ABSENT: LEBLANG. A certi ed copy is posted in the o ce of the City Clerk at 1 Civic Center Drive, San Marcos, CA. Phillip Scollick, City Clerk, City of San Marcos. 01/23/2026 CN 31748

SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE ADOPTED ORDINANCE NO. 2025-1572

Ordinance No. 2025-1572 - an ordinance of the City Council of the City of San Marcos, California, (Speci c Plan Amendment SP24-0003) approving an amendment to the University District Speci c Plan (UDSP) including but not limited to adding a Self-Storage Overlay Zone with associated development standards, updating the Transportation Demand Management (TDM) Plan, making minor adjustments to the public art section, and expanding the Speci c Plan boundary. Ordinance No. 2025-1572 was introduced on December 9, 2025, and adopted

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Tuesday, February 03, 2026, at 4:30 p.m., (or as soon thereafter as practicable) in the City of Del Mar Town Hall, 1050 Camino del Mar, Del Mar, California, the City Council will conduct a public hearing on the following:

Introduction of an Ordinance Amending Chapter 8.04 of the Del Mar Municipal Code Regulating the Digging of Hazardous Holes on the Public Beach.

Those desiring to be heard in favor of or in opposition to this item will be given an opportunity to do so by participating in City Council meetings by addressing the City Council for up to three minutes or by submitting a written comment. Please submit a completed “Speaker Slip”, including the item number you wish to speak on, to the City Clerk prior to the Mayor announcing the agenda item. The forms are located near the door at the rear of the Meeting Room. When called to speak, please approach the podium and state your name for the record.

Written Comments: Members of the public can participate in the meeting by submitting a written red dot comment via email to cityclerk@delmar.ca.us. The deadline to submit written comments is 12 p.m. on the day of the meeting and the subject line of your email should clearly state the agenda item you are commenting on.

T.S. No. 25-20021-SP-CA Title No. 250035786-CA-VOI APN. 157-513-09-00 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 05/25/2006, 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. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check(s) drawn on a state or national bank must be made payable to National Default Servicing Corporation, 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 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 in an “as is” condition, 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. Trustor: Maria Luisa Rivera, a single woman Duly Appointed Trustee: National Default Servicing Corporation Recorded 05/30/2006 as Instrument No. 2006-0380415 (or Book, Page) of the O cial Records of San Diego County, California. Date of Sale: : 02/25/2026 at 10:00 AM Place of Sale: At the entrance to the East County Regional Center by statue, 250 E. Main Street, El Cajon, CA 92020 Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $497,186.78 Street Address or other common designation of real property: 4658 Calle De Retiro, Oceanside, CA 92057 A.P.N.: 157-513-0900 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. 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 rst publication of this Notice of Sale. 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 requirements of California Civil Code Section 2923.5(b)/2923.55(c) were ful lled when the Notice of Default was recorded. 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 714-730-2727 or visit this internet website www. ndscorp.com/sales, using the le number assigned to this case 25-20021-SP-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 website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. 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 a “representative of all eligible tenant buyers” you may be able to 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 888-264-4010, or visit this internet website www. ndscorp.com, using the le number assigned to this case 25-20021-SP-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 atter 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 a “representative of all eligible tenant buyers” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. *Pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code, the potential rights described herein shall apply only to public auctions taking place on or after January 1, 2021, through December 31, 2025, unless later extended. Date: 01/12/2026 National Default Servicing Corporation c/o Ti any and Bosco, P.A,, its agent, 1455 Frazee Road, Suite 820 San Diego, CA 92108 Toll Free Phone: 888-2644010 Sales Line 714-730-2727; Sales Website: www.ndscorp. com Connie Hernandez, Trustee Sales Representative A-4863128 01/23/2026, 01/30/2026, 02/06/2026 CN 31731

Title Order No.: LTTSG2500778

IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 2/9/2026 at 10:30 AM, CALIFORNIA TD SPECIALISTS, AS TRUSTEE as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 7/26/2024 as Instrument No. 2024-0196187 in book ////, page //// of o cial records in the O ce of the Recorder of San Diego County, California, executed by: SEQUOIA WEST RESIDENTIAL LLC, A CALIFORNIA LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY , as Trustor ARCHWEST FUNDING, LLC, A DELAWARE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY (CFL LICENSE NO. 60DBO-15680) , as Bene ciary WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR

CASH (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 speci ed in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state). At: At the entrance to the East County Regional Center by the statue, 250 E. Main Street, El Cajon, CA 92020, NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE –

continued all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County, California describing the land therein: SEE LEGAL DESCRIPTION AS EXHIBIT ‘A’ 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: 14980 VIA DE LA VALLE DEL MAR, CA 92014. 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 trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to-wit: $3,121,907.75 (Estimated). Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will 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 of Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located and more than three months have elapsed since such recordation.

DATE: 1/8/2026 CALIFORNIA

TD SPECIALISTS, AS TRUSTEE, as Trustee 8190 EAST KAISER BLVD.,

ANAHEIM HILLS, CA 92808

PHONE: 714-283-2180 FOR TRUSTEE SALE INFORMATION LOG ON TO: www.stoxposting.com CALL:

844-477-7869

PATRICIO S.

INCE’, VICE PRESIDENT

CALIFORNIA TD SPECIALIST

IS A DEBT COLLECTOR

ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT

A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION

OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.

“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

CITY OF CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA

CANCELATION FOR PUBLIC HEARING

NOTICE OF

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO YOU, because your interest may be a ected, that the following public hearing is being CANCELED

On Friday, Jan. 16, 2026, a legal ad was published in the Coast News giving notice of a public hearing that the City Council of the City of Carlsbad was going to hold at the Council Chamber, 1200 Carlsbad Village Drive, Carlsbad, California, at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026, to consider approving an ordinance amending Carlsbad Municipal Code Chapter 18.21 (Green Building Standards Code) and Chapter 18.30 (Energy Conservation Regulations) to revise certain building energy (reach) code requirements that apply to renovations and modi cations to existing nonresidential structures, with the City Council considering the following alternatives:

Option 1: Introduce an ordinance amending Carlsbad Municipal Code Chapter 18.21 (Green Building Standards Code) and Chapter 18.30 (Energy Conservation Regulations) to remove certain reach code requirements triggered by renovations and modi cations to existing nonresidential structures; or

Option 2: Introduce an ordinance amending Carlsbad Municipal Code Chapter 18.21 (Green Building Standards Code) and Chapter 18.30 (Energy Conservation Regulations) to increase the nancial thresholds of certain reach codes triggered by renovations and modi cations to existing nonresidential structures; or

Option 3: Do nothing to the existing reach codes and maintain the current threshold standard.

This public hearing will no longer be heard on Jan. 27, 2026, and is being continued to a date uncertain.

If you have any questions, please contact Community Development Director Mike Strong in the Community Development Division at (442) 339-2721 or mike.strong@carlsbadca.gov

CASE FILE: MCA 2025-0001

CASE NAME: REACH CODE OPTIONS FOR EXISTING NONRESIDENTIAL

PUBLISH: FRIDAY, JAN. 23, 2026

CITY OF CARLSBAD | CITY COUNCIL

auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid on 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 the outstanding lien 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 844-4777869, or visit this internet Web site www.stoxposting.com, using the le number assigned to this case T.S.# 88448. 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.” For sales conducted after January 1, 2021: 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 (844) 477-7869, or visit this internet website www. STOXPOSTING.com, using the le number assigned to this case

88448 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; by remitting the funds and a davit described in Section 2924m(c) of the Civil Code; 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. Disclosure In compliance with CA civil code 2924f(F), the opening bid for the foreclosure sale is based on a valuation provided t the trustee by the lender of the lender’s representative. The trustee does not determine, verify, or opine on the accuracy of this valuation and makes no representation regarding the market value of the property subject to foreclosures (the “Property”). The trustee’s compliance or noncompliance with CA civil code 2924f(f) shall not be construed as an opinion, warranty, or representation regarding (i) the priority of the deed of trust being foreclosed, (ii) the condition of title to the Property, or (iii) any other matters a ecting the Property, Including the value of the Property. The trustee relies solely on the trustee’s sale guaranty and/or Information provided by the lender regarding the lien priority and title condition and does not Independently verify such Information. All bidders are solely responsible for conducting their own Independent due diligence regarding the loan, the Property, its value, the lien priority of the deed of trust being foreclosed, and the condition of the title to the Property. The trustee assumes no liability for the accuracy or completeness of any information provided by third parties, including the lender. The valuation used to determine the minimum opening bid applies only to the Initially scheduled sale date. Any postponement or continuation of the sale does not obligate the trustee to obtain or rely upon a new valuation, nor does It alter the trustee’s limited role in the process. TS# 88448 LEGAL DESCRIPTION

EXHIBIT “A” THAT PORTION OF MAGGIE BRANSON TRACT, IN THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AS SHOWN ON PARTITION MAP OF RANCHO SAN DIEGUITO FILED IN THE BOOK OF

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PATENTS, VOLUME 1, PAGE 227 OF OFFICIAL RECORDS, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE NORTHWESTERLY CORNER OF SAID MAGGIE BRANSON TRACT, SAME BEING KNOWN AS CORNER NO. 7 AS SHOWN ON LICENSED SURVEYORS MAP NO. 197, ALSO BEING THE MOST NORTHERLY CORNER OF LOT 4, IN SECTION 5, TOWNSHIP 14 SOUTH, RANGE 3 WEST, SAN BERNARDINO MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT SURVEY APPROVED MAY 20, 1884, THENCE ALONG THE NORTHERLY LINE OF SAID TRACT, SOUTH 88°06’ EAST 966.21 FEET, THENCE SOUTH 01°00’ WEST 148.00 FEET TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING, THENCE SOUTH 73°15’ WEST 45.90 FEET, THENCE SOUTH 20°00’ EAST 252.17 FEET, THENCE SOUTH 30°33’49” EAST, 40.00 FEET TO A POINT ON THE CENTER LINE OF THAT CERTAIN COUNTY HIGHWAY KNOWN AS ROAD SURVEY NO. 443, A PLAT OF WHICH IS ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF COUNTY SURVEYOR OF SAN DIEGO COUNTY, SAID POINT ALSO BEING ON THE ARC OF 500.00 FOOT RADIUS CURVE, CONCAVE NORTHWESTERLY, A RADIAL LINE THROUGH SAID POINT BEARS SOUTH 30°33’49” EAST, THENCE NORTHEASTERLY ALONG THE ARC OF SAID CURVE THROUGH A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 18°38’11” TO A POINT, A RADIAL LINE THROUGH SAID POINT BEARS SOUTH 49°12’ EAST, THENCE NORTH 40°48’ EAST 85.96 FEET TO THE 500.00 FOOT RADIUS CURVE, CONCAVE NORTHWESTERLY, THENCE NORTHEASTERLY ALONG THE ARC OF SAID CURVE THROUGH A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 12°14’41” TO A POINT A RADIAL LINE THROUGH SAID POINT BEARS SOUTH 61°26’41” EAST, THENCE ALONG SAID RADIAL LINE NORTH 61°26’41” WEST 40.00 FEET TO AN INTERSECTION WITH A LINE WHICH BEARS SOUTH 88°06’ EAST FROM THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING, THENCE NORTH 88°06’ WEST 269.75 FEET TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING. STOX 957001_88448 01/16/2026, 01/23/2026, 01/30/2026 CN 31689

Title Order No.: LTTSG2500768 Trustee Sale No.: 88447 Loan

CITY OF ENCINITAS

UTILITIES DEPARTMENT

LEGAL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BY THE CITY COUNCIL

PLACE OF MEETING: Council Chambers, Civic Center 505 S. 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 UTILITIES DEPARTMENT AT (760) 943-2214 AT LEAST 72 HOURS PRIOR TO THE MEETING.

It is hereby given that a Public Hearing will be held on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at 6:00 p.m., or as soon as possible thereafter, by the Encinitas City Council to discuss the following item: Consideration of Adopting Resolution 2026-03 to Establish a Cost of Services Schedule for Sewer Engineering Services (Sewer Engineering Fees) and Amend the Cost of Services Schedule for Miscellaneous Sewer Services.

DESCRIPTION: Public Hearing to consider adoption of Resolution 2026-03, establishing a Cost of Services Schedule for Sewer Engineering Services and amending the existing Cost of Services Schedule for Miscellaneous Sewer Services. These fees ensure that the costs of certain services, such as plan checks, are covered by those who bene t, rather than all ratepayers. ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS: The action being considered by the City Council is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) because it is not a “project” under Section 15378(b)(5) of CEQA Guidelines. The action involves an organizational or administrative activity of government that will not result in the direct or indirect physical change in the environment. STAFF CONTACT: Senior Management Analyst Ashlee Stratakis, (760) 633- 2842, astratakis@encinitasca.gov.

The proposed resolution will be posted on the City of Encinitas municipal website (www. encinitasca.gov) no later than 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 22, 2026, as part of the agenda packet for the City Council meeting on January 28, 2026. The proposed Cost of Services Schedule shall take e ect no sooner than 30 days after City Council adoption.

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 Utilities Department, 160 Calle Magdalena, Encinitas, CA 92024 at (760) 943-2214 or by email at utilities@encinitasca.gov.

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No.: 399538515 APN: 267-03027-00 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 8/29/2024 . 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 CONTACT A LAWYER. On 2/9/2026 at 10:30 AM, CALIFORNIA TD SPECIALISTS, AS TRUSTEE as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 8/30/2024 as Instrument No. 20240234408 in book N/A, page N/A of o cial records in the O ce of the Recorder of San Diego County, California, executed by: SEQUOIA WEST RESIDENTIAL LLC, A CALIFORNIA LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY , as Trustor ARCHWEST FUNDING, LLC, A DELAWARE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY , as Bene ciary WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (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 speci ed in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state). At: At the entrance to the East County Regional Center by the statue, 250 E. Main Street, El Cajon, CA 92020, NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE –continued all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County, California describing the land therein: See Exhibit “A” Attached Hereto And Made A Part Hereof. 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: 7102 VIA DE MAYA RANCHO SANTA FE, CA 92067. 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 trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to-wit: $5,764,374.69 (Estimated). Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will 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 of Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located and more than three months have elapsed since such recordation.

DATE: 1/6/2026 CALIFORNIA TD SPECIALISTS, AS TRUSTEE, as Trustee 8190 EAST KAISER BLVD., ANAHEIM HILLS, CA 92808

PHONE: 714-283-2180 FOR TRUSTEE SALE INFORMATION LOG ON TO: www.stoxposting.com CALL: 844-477-7869 PATRICIO S. INCE’, VICE PRESIDENT CALIFORNIA TD SPECIALIST IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. “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 on 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 the outstanding lien 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 844-4777869, or visit this internet Web site www.stoxposting.com, using the le number assigned to this case T.S.# 88447. 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.” For sales

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conducted after January 1, 2021: 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 (844) 477-7869, or visit this internet website www. STOXPOSTING.com, using the le number assigned to this case 88447 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; by remitting the funds and a davit described in Section 2924m(c) of the Civil Code; 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. Disclosure In compliance with CA civil code 2924f(F), the opening bid for the foreclosure sale is based on a valuation provided t the trustee by the lender of the lender’s representative. The trustee does not determine, verify, or opine on the accuracy of this valuation and makes no representation regarding the market value of the property subject to foreclosures (the “Property”). The trustee’s compliance or noncompliance with CA civil code 2924f(f) shall not be construed as an opinion, warranty, or representation regarding (i) the priority of the deed of trust being foreclosed, (ii) the condition of title to the Property, or (iii) any other matters a ecting the Property, Including the value of the Property. The trustee relies solely on the trustee’s sale guaranty and/or Information provided by the lender regarding the lien priority and title condition and does not Independently verify such Information. All bidders are solely responsible for conducting their own Independent due diligence regarding the loan, the Property, its value, the lien priority of the deed of trust being foreclosed, and the condition of the title to the Property. The trustee assumes no liability for the accuracy or completeness of any information provided by third parties, including the lender. The valuation used to determine the minimum opening bid applies only to the Initially scheduled sale date. Any postponement or continuation of the sale does not obligate the trustee to obtain or rely upon a new valuation, nor does It alter the trustee’s limited role in the process.   EXHIBIT

“A” Legal Description For APN/ Parcel ID(s): 267-030-27-00 THE LAND REFERRED TO HEREIN BELOW IS SITUATED IN THE UNINCORPORATED AREA IN COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA AND IS DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: PARCEL 1: PARCEL B OF RECORD OF SURVEY MAP NO. 8267 (LAND DIVISION PLAT NO. 267-030-1), IN THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AS

FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAID COUNTY ON APRIL 13, 1978 AS FILE NO. 78-147577 OF OFFICIAL RECORDS, BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: THAT PORTION OF LOT 8 IN BLOCK 14 OF RANCHO SANTA FE, IN THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, ACCORDING TO MAP THEREOF NO. 1742, FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAID COUNTY ON DECEMBER 28, 1922, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT THE MOST WESTERLY CORNER OF SAID LOT 8, BEING A POINT ON THE ARC OF 245.00 FOOT RADIUS CURVE CONCAVE SOUTHERLY, A RADIAL LINE OF SAID CURVE BEARS NORTH 19°57’30” WEST (RECORD NORTH 19°53’29” WEST) TO SAID POINT; THENCE EASTERLY ALONG THE ARC OF SAID CURVE THROUGH A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 15°08’45” A DISTANCE OF 64.76 FEET (RECORD 15°09’29” 64.82 FEET); THENCE TANGENT TO SAID CURVE NORTH 85°11’15” EAST (RECORD NORTH 85°16’00” EAST) A DISTANCE OF 73.67 FEET TO THE BEGINNING OF A TANGENT 325.00 FOOT RADIUS CURVE, CONCAVE SOUTHWESTERLY; THENCE SOUTHEASTERLY ALONG THE ARC OF SAID CURVE THROUGH A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 16°10’04” A DISTANCE OF 91.71 FEET (RECORD 16°08’02” 91.52 FEET) TO A POINT HEREIN DESIGNATED AS POINT “X”; THENCE NORTH 47°12’11” EAST A DISTANCE OF 394.15 FEET (RECORD NORTH 47°07’40” EAST 394.17 FEET TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE NORTH 42°47’49” WEST A DISTANCE OF 81.23 FEET (RECORD NORTH 42°52’20” WEST 81.00 FEET); THENCE NORTH 05°05’10” WEST A DISTANCE OF 177.69 FEET (RECORD NORTH 04°58’46” WEST 177.30 FEET); THENCE NORTH 64°37’39” WEST A DISTANCE OF 180.52 FEET (RECORD NORTH 64°34’00” WEST 180.00 FEET TO A POINT IN THE WESTERLY LINE OF SAID LOT 8; THENCE NORTH 25°22’21” EAST A DISTANCE OF 248.47 FEET (RECORD NORTH 25°26’ EAST 249.38 FEET; THENCE LEAVING SAID WESTERLY LINE SOUTH 69°51’25” EAST A DISTANCE OF 440.41 FEET (RECORD SOUTH 69°58’07” EAST 438.26 FEET) TO A POINT IN THE CENTERLINE OF THAT CERTAIN 52.00 FOOT EASEMENT DESCRIBED IN PARCEL 2 IN DEED TO JENS J. STORKEL, ET UX, ON JULY 10, 1979 AS FILE NO. 79284206 OF OFFICIAL RECORDS; THENCE SOUTHERLY ALONG SAID CENTERLINE AS FOLLOWS: SOUTH 20°09’47” WEST 149.76 FEET (RECORD 70°01’53” WEST 149.84 FEET) TO A TANGENT 200.00 FOOT RADIUS CURVE CONCAVE NORTHWESTERLY; THENCE THROUGH AN ANGLE OF 27°02’04” (RECORD 27°05’47”) SOUTHERLY, A DISTANCE OF 94.39 FEET (RECORD 94.58 FEET); THENCE TANGENT TO SAID CURVE SOUTH 47°12’11” WEST 248.18 FEET (RECORD 248.20 FEET) TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING. PARCEL 2: AN EASEMENT FOR IRRIGATION METER AND MAIN WATER LINE AND INCIDENTAL PURPOSES OVER, UNDER, ALONG AND ACROSS A STRIP OF LAND BEING 15.00 FEET IN WIDTH, IN SAID LOT 8 REFERRED TO IN PARCEL 1 ABOVE. SAID 15.00 FOOT STRIP LYING NORTHERLY OF AND IMMEDIATELY

ADJACENT TO EL VUELO, AS SHOWN ON SAID MAP NO. 1742 AND LYING BETWEEN THE WESTERLY LINE OF SAID LOT 8 ON THE WEST AND POINT “X” REFERRED TO IN PARCEL 1 ABOVE ON THE EAST. PARCEL 3: AN EASEMENT FOR ROAD AND UTILITY PURPOSES AND APPURTENANCES

THERETO, TO BE USED IN COMMON WITH OTHERS, OVER, UNDER AND ALONG AND ACROSS A STRIP OF LAND 52.00 FEET IN WIDTH BEING 26 FEET MEASURED AT RIGHT ANGLES TO THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED CENTERLINE: BEGINNING AT SAID POINT “X” HEREINABOVE DESIGNATED IN PARCEL 1; THENCE NORTH 47°12’11” EAST 643.33 FEET (RECORD NORTH 47°07’40” EAST, 643.37 FEET) TO THE BEGINNING OF A TANGENT 200.00 FOOT RADIUS CURVE, CONCAVE NORTHWESTERLY; THENCE NORTHEASTERLY ALONG THE ARC OF SAID CURVE THROUGH A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 27°02’24” A DISTANCE OF 94.39 FEET (RECORD 27°05’47” 94.58 FEET); THENCE TANGENT TO SAID CURVE NORTH 20°09’47” EAST 503.30 FEET (RECORD NORTH 20°01’53” EAST, 503.57 FEET) TO A POINT HEREIN DESIGNATED AS POINT “Y”. EXCEPTING THEREFROM THAT PORTION LYING WITHIN THE LAND DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: PARCEL A OF RECORD OF SURVEY MAP NO. 8267 (LAND DIVISION PLAT NO. 267-030-1), IN THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAID COUNTY ON APRIL 13,1978 AS FILE NO. 78-147577 OF OFFICIAL RECORDS; BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: THAT PORTION OF LOT 8 IN BLOCK 14 OF RANCHO SANTA FE, IN THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, ACCORDING TO MAP THEREOF NO. 1742, FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAN DIEGO COUNTY ON DECEMBER 28, 1922, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT THE MOST WESTERLY CORNER OF SAID LOT 8, BEING A POINT ON THE ARC OF A 245.00 FOOT RADIUS CURVE CONCAVE SOUTHERLY, A RADIAL LINE OF SAID CURVE BEARS NORTH 19°5730” WEST (RECORD NORTH 19°53’29” WEST) TO SAID POINT; THENCE EASTERLY ALONG THE ARC OF SAID CURVE THROUGH A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 15°08’45” A DISTANCE OF 64.76 FEET (RECORD I5°09’29” 64.82 FEET); THENCE TANGENT TO SAID CURVE NORTH 85°11’15” EAST (RECORD NORTH 85°16’00” EAST) A DISTANCE OF 73.67 FEET TO THE BEGINNING OF A TANGENT 325.00 FOOT RADIUS CURVE, CONCAVE SOUTHWESTERLY; THENCE SOUTHEASTERLY ALONG THE ARC OF SAID CURVE THROUGH A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 16°10’04” A DISTANCE OF 91.71 FEET (RECORD 16°08’02” 91.52 FEET) TO A POINT HEREIN DESIGNATED AS POINT “X”; THENCE NORTH 47°12’11”

EAST A DISTANCE OF 394.15

FEET (RECORD NORTH 47°07’40” EAST 394.17 FEET); THENCE NORTH 42°47’49” WEST A DISTANCE OF 81.23

FEET (RECORD NORTH 42°52’20” WEST 81.00 FEET);

THENCE NORTH 05°05’10” WEST A DISTANCE OF 177.69

FEET (RECORD NORTH 04°58’46” WEST 177.30 FEET)

THENCE NORTH 64°3739”

WEST A DISTANCE OF 180.52

FEET (RECORD NORTH 64°34’00” WEST 180.00 FEET); THENCE SOUTH 25°22’21” WEST A DISTANCE OF 660.23 FEET (RECORD SOUTH 25°26’ WEST 660.00 FEET) TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. THE PORTION OF SAID EASEMENT DESCRIBED BELOW IS HEREBY DECLARED TO BE APPURTENANT TO ALL OR ANY PORTION OF PARCELS C AND D OF RECORD OF SURVEY MAP NO. 8267 (LAND DIVISION PLAT NO. 267-030-1), IN THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAID COUNTY ON APRIL 13, 1978 AS FILE NO. 78-147577 OF OFFICIAL RECORDS AND IS FOR THE USE AND BENEFIT OF THE PRESENT AND FUTURE OWNERS THEREOF. SAID PORTION HEREBY DECLARED APPURTENANT IS 26.00 FEET IN WIDTH AND LYING WESTERLY AND IMMEDIATELY ADJACENT TO THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED LINE: BEGINNING AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF PARCEL 1 DESCRIBED ABOVE; THENCE NORTH 20°09’47” EAST 353.54 FEET (RECORD NORTH 20°01’53” EAST 360.00 FEET) TO SAID HEREIN DESIGNATED POINT “Y”. PARCEL 4: AN EASEMENT FOR ROAD AND UTILITY PURPOSES AND APPURTENANCES THERETO, TO BE USED IN COMMON WITH OTHERS, OVER, UNDER, ALONG AND ACROSS A STRIP OF LAND 28.00 FEET IN WIDTH, THE NORTHWESTERLY BOUNDARY OF SAID STRIP BEING DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT SAID POINT “X” HEREINABOVE

DESIGNATED IN PARCEL 1; THENCE NORTH 47°12’11” EAST 643.33 FEET (RECORD NORTH 47°07’40” EAST, 643.37 FEET) TO THE BEGINNING OF A TANGENT 200.00 FOOT RADIUS CURVE, CONCAVE NORTHWESTERLY; THENCE NORTHEASTERLY ALONG THE ARC OF SAID CURVE THROUGH A CENTRAL ANGLE OF 27°02’24” A DISTANCE OF 94.39 FEET (RECORD 27°05’47”, 94.53 FEET);.THENCE TANGENT TO SAID CURVE NORTH 20°09’47” EAST 503.30 FEET (RECORD NORTH 20°01’53” EAST, 503.37 FEET) TO A POINT HEREIN ABOVE DESIGNATED IN PARCEL 3 AS POINT “Y”. SAID EASEMENT PARCELS 3 AND 4 TO TERMINATE SOUTHWESTERLY IN THE SOUTHWESTERLY BOUNDARY OF SAID LOT 8 AND TO TERMINATE NORTHEASTERLY IN A LINE WHICH BEARS SOUTH 56°24’33” EAST FROM SAID POINT “Y”. PARCEL 5: AN EASEMENT AND RIGHT OF WAY FOR PRIVATE SEWER LINES AND SEWER LINE ACCESS AND APPURTENANCES THERETO TOGETHER WITH THE RIGHT OF MAINTENANCE

THEREOF OVER, UNDER, ALONG, ACROSS AND THROUGH THE WESTERLY 3.00 FEET OF PARCELS 1 AND 3 OF PARCEL MAP NO. 16952, IN THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAN DIEGO COUNTY, SEPTEMBER 18,1992 AS FILE NO. 1992-0593309 OF OFFICIAL RECORDS. PARCEL 6: AN EASEMENT AND RIGHT OF WAY FOR PRIVATE SEWER LINES AND SEWER LINE ACCESS AND APPURTENANCES THERETO TOGETHER WITH THE RIGHT OF MAINTENANCE

THEREOF OVER, UNDER, ALONG, ACROSS AND THROUGH A STRIP OF LAND 3.00 FEET IN WIDTH, LYING WITHIN PARCEL 2 OF PARCEL MAP NO. 13299, IN THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAN DIEGO COUNTY, MAY 24, 1984 AS FILE NO. 84-194594 OF OFFICIAL RECORDS, THE CENTERLINE OF SAID STRIP OF LAND BEING DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT THE MOST SOUTHERLY CORNER OF PARCEL 3 OF PARCEL MAP NO. 16952 AS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAN DIEGO COUNTY, SEPTEMBER 18, 1992, SAID POINT ALSO LYING ON THE NORTHWESTERLY LINE OF SAID PARCEL 2 OF PARCEL MAP NO. 13299; THENCE ALONG THE SOUTHEASTERLY LINE OF SAID PARCEL 3 NORTH 65°49’01” EAST, 1.50 FEET TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE LEAVING SAID LINE SOUTH 20°15’17” EAST, 3.51 FEET TO A LINE RUNNING PARALLEL WITH AND DISTANT 3.50 FEET SOUTHEASTERLY OF SAID NORTHWESTERLY LINE OF PARCEL 2; THENCE ALONG SAID PARALLEL LINE NORTH 65°49’01” EAST (RECORD NORTH 65°16’13” EAST) 68.50 FEET; THENCE LEAVING SAID PARALLEL LINE SOUTH 47°45’22” EAST, 259.76 FEET TO A POINT ON THE SOUTHEASTERLY LINE OF SAID PARCEL 2 DISTANT THEREON NORTH 25°53’19” WEST (RECORD NORTH 25°22’21” EAST) 2.00 FEET FROM THE MOST WESTERLY CORNER OF PARCEL “B” AS SHOWN ON RECORD OF SURVEY MAP NO. 8267, FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAN DIEGO COUNTY, APRIL 13, 1978. THE SIDELINES OF SAID STRIP OF LAND TO BE PROLONGED OR SHORTENED SO AS TO TERMINATE ON SAID NORTHWESTERLY AND SOUTHEASTERLY LINES, RESPECTIVELY, OF PARCEL 2. STOX 956948_88447 01/16/2026, 01/23/2026, 01/30/2026 CN 31681

T.S. No. 140004-CA APN: 155-034-03-00 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 3/9/2022. 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 2/9/2026 at 10:30 AM, CLEAR RECON CORP, as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 3/18/2022 as Instrument No. 2022-0122369 of O cial Records in the o ce of the County Recorder of San Diego County, State of CALIFORNIA executed by: KAREN L. DUGAN, A SINGLE WOMAN 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: 2106 S TREMONT ST, OCEANSIDE, CA 92054 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: $496,523.40 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 140004-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 140004-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 956911_140004CA 01/16/2026, 01/23/2026, 01/30/2026 CN 31680

T.S. No. 25-72945 APN: 161404-20-00 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALEYOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 2/22/2022. 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

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Shopify reshapes AI era digital 101

By Rich Henrich

Shopify continues pushing the bounds of e-commerce with powerful updates that blend artificial intelligence, new purchase experiences, and smarter commerce tools.

With its Winter ’26 Edition rollout — featuring more than 150 new product improvements — Shopify is not just enhancing online stores; it’s reimagining how and where customers shop and buy.

One of the most exciting developments is AI-driven commerce experiences that let merchants sell directly inside AI interfaces such as Google’s AI Mode and other emerging conversational platforms.

Thanks to Shopify’s Universal Commerce Protocol (UCP), merchants can offer embedded checkout experiences that let customers discover and transact without leaving the conversation — reducing friction and boosting conversions right where intent is highest.

Shopify’s built-in AI tools, such as Shopify Magic and Sidekick, empower small business owners to do more with less. These features generate tailored marketing content, respond to customer inquiries instantly, and even assist with product visuals — all without the technical overhead that typically slows teams down.

For small businesses aiming to attract and retain customers, this modern toolkit means:

Personalized shopping experiences: AI-based recommendations and dynamic offers make every visit feel unique, increasing engagement and average order value.

Smarter marketing automation: AI can write emails, suggest optimal send times, and help craft conversion-focused campaigns.

Improved checkout options: Enhanced, localized checkout flows cater to buyers’ preferences, lowering cart abandonment and expanding reach.

Local entrepreneurs can leverage these updates to expand beyond traditional websites, tap into conversational commerce, and create seamless digital shopping journeys.

As AI becomes the connective layer of commerce, small businesses that integrate these tools now will be poised to grow faster and compete on a larger stage. Reach out if you need some help.

Does this meeting make me look fat?

To do well in business, it helps to know not only what you sell, but also why you sell it. Having this knowledge makes it easier to duplicate your success.

Consider Betty, my client, who loved meeting early in the morning. I’d typically arrive at her office at 8 a.m., leaving at 9 with an RFP.

Then came the morning I brought a dozen cheese Danish with me. At 9 a.m. I left … with a contract in hand.

Two weeks later, I appeared for an update meeting. Left the Danish and walked out with another contract.

Odd Files

Update

In the 1970s, the United States made a half-hearted effort to join the rest of the world in using the metric system. You know how that story ends. But one highway between Tucson, Arizona, and Nogales, New Mexico, is hanging on.

Interstate 19 still displays mile markers and distances in kilometers, Central Oregon Daily News reported. “It’s just kind of a cool little quirky fact about us,” said Alejandro Aguilar, who lives in Tubac, Arizona. Now, the U.S. Department of Transportation has declared that “When you’re driving in the United States, it should be unmistakably American.”

As a result, that stretch of interstate may get new signage, although the Arizona DOT has not received direction from the feds. Teacher Elaine Webber isn’t on board. “Show me the harm. How many accidents have happened? How many people have been harmed by this?” [Central Oregon Daily News, 12/23/2025]

Nope

The musical duo Bootleg Rascal kicked off their new tour in Brisbane, Australia, on Jan. 10 with a sweet-turned-awkward moment, Metro News reported. Carlos Lara said their manager had informed them that someone wanted to propose on stage during the third song, and sure enough, a man climbed up to take the microphone.

He called his partner, Jamie, to the stage and told the crowd they had seen the band two years before and it was their favorite band.

“And I thought today, why not, maybe today is the time,” the man said. Then he got down on one knee ... and that’s when it all went wrong. The woman started shaking her head and trying to pull him back up, then ran off the stage.

Lara said, “I don’t think I’ve ever felt that awkward on stage in my life.” The spurned boyfriend stayed

Coincidence? I think not!

So, I tested my theory and started regularly appearing with a dozen pastries under my arm.

The contracts became easier to secure, and Betty’s staff started getting friendlier in anticipation of the goodies I’d bring.

on his knee until someone in a Scooby-Doo costume ran up to help him get on his feet and hugged him. Lara said they checked in with him after the show, and he was “definitely searching for a few beers.” They gave him some free merch so he wouldn’t go away completely empty-handed. [Metro News, 1/12/2026]

Bright Idea

In Duffel, Belgium, on Jan. 2, police were conducting a sobriety checkpoint when a car crept up to the officers, Oddity Central reported.

The driver seemed unusually short and young, which follows because he was, in fact, the 12-yearold son of the front-seat passenger, his dad. “I had drunk too much and so I entrusted the car to my son to drive home,” Dad told the police.

Mom and two siblings were in the back seat. The boy was fined for driving without a license; Dad was charged with entrusting the car to someone not fit to drive it. After the traffic stop, Mom drove the rest of the way home. [Oddity Central, 1/9/2026]

Don’t

Try at Home

Brazilian bodybuilder Arlindo de Souza, 55, passed away on Jan. 13, the Daily Mail reported. De Souza became known as the Brazilian Popeye after injecting mineral oil and alcohol into his biceps, resulting in huge, bulging muscles that measured 29 inches around.

He had been hospitalized since December for

My messages started getting through faster, and little favors needed to maximize our business relationship happened unbidden.

The value of this simple sales tool was proven to me the day my 4 p.m. meeting with Betty was canceled. “I’m postponing our meeting until 8 a.m. tomorrow,” she told me.

Message received. Appearing at the appointed hour with a dozen assorted Danish, I was greeted like a hero. And I left with a healthy new assignment.

Were those Danish a bribe, or breakfast? You decide.

renal failure. Ironically, the injections didn’t make him any stronger. De Souza said he had stopped the injections about 10 years ago, adding, “I advise no one to take this oil.” [Daily Mail, 1/15/2026]

Gov’t in Action

As if there aren’t more pressing issues in New York, Gov. Kathy Hochul has taken on ... dancing in restaurants. The New York Post reported that in Hochul’s Jan. 13 State of the State address, she promised to direct the State Liquor Authority to create “a new hybrid restaurant-tavern license,” according to her policy book.

Under this license, bars and taverns would automatically have the right to showcase dancing, which has been prohibited under earlier licenses. “It creates new opportunity by cutting through red tape,” said Restaurant Association CEO Melissa Fleischut. [NY Post, 1/13/2026]

Shop Till Ewe Drop

Shepherd Dieter Michler had no real answers for why 50 members of his flock split from the 500-sheep herd and made their way into a Penny supermarket in Burgsinn, Lower Franconia, Germany, on Jan. 5.

Shoppers and employees quickly took to higher ground, climbing atop the conveyor belts of the checkout lanes to make way for the ovine interlopers, who left broken bottles, droppings and strewn products in their wake when they were eventually removed

The World Around Us

All I know is they helped me open doors into two other divisions at the same company. In short order, I was entering that building 3-6 times each month with Danish … and I’d suddenly become very popular!

Offering the right products at a fair price is a solid place to begin the sales process.

But if you really want to turn your customer into an ongoing relationship, try to find the button.

For some customers, that button will remind them of their birthday; others want to get some appreciation at the holidays.

from the store. Michler told the MainPost newspaper that he suspected the wandering sheep became distracted by acorns as he led the herd across the industrial area, and, after losing contact with the rest of the group, meandered into the store’s parking lot. [Main-Post, 1/6/26]

Petty Theft

Arianna Moss, 29, coveted a co-worker’s 40-ounce light blue Stanley insulated cup, The Smoking Gun reported -- so much that she “was observed on video surveillance looking at a cup numerous times” before nicking it and hiding it in her lunchbox.

Moss told a witness earlier in the day that the cup “would be great to hold my breast milk.” She quit her job three days after the incident in late December and was arrested on Jan. 11, charged with petit theft under $100. She was released on $150 bond. The Stanley cups retail for about $45. [The Smoking Gun, 1/12/2026]

Smooth Reaction

On Jan. 7 in Phoenix, a passenger in a Waymo self-driving car had to make an unplanned exit, KPHOTV reported. The car drove onto the tracks of the lightrail system and continued toward an oncoming train on the adjacent track, stopping just before the train got close to it. The passenger, shown on video from a bystander, ran away from the car. A Valley Metro spokesperson said, “Light rail operations staff responded to the scene and Waymo was contacted.” They said the scene was clear within 15 minutes.

[KPHO, 1/11/2026]

Unconventional

As Fort Walton Beach (Florida) Police officers responded to reports of a battery at the Palms of Emerald Coast Massage Parlor on Jan. 13, employee Fang Wang became hostile, WJHG-TV reported.

When they tried to detain Wang, she began “defecating towards officers to evade arrest,” they said. She was arrested for battery and resisting arrest and was held in the Okaloosa County Jail without bond.

[WJHG, 1/13/2026]

And every once in a while, you find someone who enjoys a good pastry. Finding that button isn’t necessarily easy, of course. It takes trial and error, and maybe some luck. But if you’re paying attention, you might just find customers are telling you what will make them eager to continue working with you and referring you business … even as they complain that your meetings are making them fat. With that said, I wish you a profitable week in marketing.

Get more free advice at www.askmrmarketing.

Man admits ID fraud

By City News Service SAN DIEGO — A 72-year-old man who lived for decades under a false name in Mexico to avoid arrest pleaded guilty in San Diego federal court Jan. 15 to passport and Social Security fraud.

Leslie Kay Peterson, who was living in La Paz, Mexico, under the name Ronald Allen Steele, was arrested last November after trying to enter the United States from Mexico.

A criminal complaint filed in federal court states Peterson was convicted of first-degree robbery in Washington state and sentenced to 10 years of probation in 1977. After he allegedly violated his probation terms the following year for failing to pay a motel bill, he fled to Mexico, the complaint states.

While abroad, he applied for a passport at a U.S. Embassy in Honduras under the name Ronald Allen Steele and in the passport application, listed his actual brother as his emergency contact, but stated in the application that his emergency contact was a friend instead, according to the complaint.

He used that passport to enter the United States on 76 separate occasions over the past 10 years, the complaint states, citing U.S. Customs and Border Protection records.

Washington state withdrew its warrant for Peterson's arrest in 2017, which a U.S. Department of State special agent wrote in the complaint may have led Peterson to apply for another passport in 2025 under his true name at the Chula Vista post office.

In addition to using a fraudulent passport, prosecutors say he applied for Retirement Insurance Benefits from the Social Security Administration under the Steele name and collected those benefits while living as a permanent resident in Mexico.

COLLEGE GRADUATE

Andrea Flinn of Escondido graduated from Iowa State University with a Ph.D. in applied linguistics and technology.

CHANCELLOR’S LIST

Daniel Lopez of Carlsbad made the fall chancellor’s list at the University of Minnesota Crookston.

PRESIDENT’S LIST

The following students made the fall president’s list at their respective universities: Nicki Hinze of San Marcos and Adyson Baker of Carlsbad at Miami University in Ohio, and Kiera Donnelly of Oceanside and Jordyn Skeens of Vista at Coker University in South Carolina.

DEAN’S LIST

The following students made the fall dean’s list at their respective institutions: Ashley Clardy of Carlsbad at Elmhurst University in Illinois; Joelle Kubursi of Carlsbad at the College of Charleston in South Carolina; Lyla Dufek of San Marcos at Le Moyne College in New York; Zoey Ronco of San Diego at Missouri State University; Kayla O’Neal of Carlsbad at Saint Mary’s College in Indiana; Hannah Budelsky of Solana Beach and Brynna Guy of Vista at Bucknell University in Pennsylvania; Hailey Mullen of Oceanside, Sophie Chung and Isabella Tassara of San Diego at Hofstra University in New York; and Chloe Rayners of Carlsbad, Rachel Coons of Solana Beach, Allison Chackel and Catherine Chackel of San Diego at Samford University in Alabama.

Who’s NEWS?

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

SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT

Loren Ishmael Guerra, a student at San Marcos High School, has been awarded the Chick Evans Scholarship by the Western Golf Association. The award is for four years of housing and tuition for golf caddies, a program he is part of as a caddy at Goat Hill Park Golf Club.

SCHOLARSHIP CONTEST

Vista Irrigation District is accepting applications for up to six scholarships ranging in value from $1,000 to $3,000. Download application packages from www. vidwater.org or by email at scholarships@vidwater.org.

THEATER

The Leading Note Theatre in San Marcos wrapped its holiday production of “Rudolph” with eight soldout shows in December. “Rudolph” featured over 30 local students performing.

NURSING

Cal State San Marcos has been recognized by RegisteredNursing.org as having the top family nurse practitioner program in the state.

AUTOMOTIVE

Pierce Automotive Group has acquired Lexus Carlsbad and Lexus Escondido, though the dealerships will continue operating under the current names and

with no immediate plans for staffing changes.

HALL OF FAME

Pat McDonell of Carlsbad has been inducted into the California Outdoors Hall of Fame. He has led efforts to reform netting laws, wrote an investigative story about sportfishing fatalities and has directed over 60 fishing tournaments, among other contributions in his career.

BOOTS AND BLING

Saint Helen Philoptochos’ western-themed “Boots and Bling” fundraiser in November raised $30,000 for multiple local charities. The Escondido Community Child Development Center received $20,000 while the remaining $10,000 was split between Just in Time for Foster Youth, Foundation for Women Warriors, Alpha Project, Feeding San Diego, Boys and Girls Club of Vista, Doors of Change, Community Resource Center, ElderHelp, Got Your Back San Diego and Interfaith Community Services.

RINCON WATER

Rincon del Diablo Municipal Water District completed its $13.83 million Water Revenue Certificates of Participation, Series 2025, earning an inaugural AA+ credit rating from S&P Global Ratings, the second-highest credit rating possible. The financing has a 30-year term to reduce impact on the district’s ratepayers, with proceeds of the debt issuance going to restructure old debt from 2016 and raise approximately $10 million for the acquisition of a new building that will serve as the district’s new headquarters.

Pets of the Week

CHUPACABRA is the Rancho Coastal Humane Society’s pet of the week. He is a 1-year-old, male, 67-pound shepherd mix.

While fully grown physically, Chupacabra still has the playfulness of a puppy. He is a big dog that has yet to realize it. Chupacabra has little interest in toys, but loves human attention.

The $145 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 760-753-6413 or visit SDpets.org.

CEDAR is the Helen Woodward Animal Center’s pet of the week. He is a 15-week-old English bulldog and shepherd blend with a zest for life.

Cedar loves to keep busy with people or toys. He loves to chase after his favorite squeaky toy and often carries on around with him. Cedar is ready to be adopted by a family excited to train and

guide him as he sets off on adventures.

Cedar’s adoption fee is $499 with a $36 microchip fee. All pets adopted from HWAC are altered, up-to-date on vaccinations and micro-chipped for identification.

Visit HWAC at 6523 Helen Woodward Way in Rancho Santa Fe. Kennels are open Wednesday through Sunday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. (by appointment only). Information: 858- 7564117, option #1 or visit animalcenter.org.

Carlsbad OKs $3M projects

By Cameron Adams CARLSBAD — The

Carlsbad City Council approved spending more than $3 million on a series of construction and service projects across the city.

The actions were approved as part of the Jan. 13 consent calendar, along with an additional item heard briefly during the meeting.

The project with the highest price tag involves resurfacing both the Elm and Skyline reservoirs. The council approved awarding the nearly $2.57 million contract to Simpson Sandblasting and Special Coatings, based in Fontana.

The reservoirs — two of the 11 owned and operated by the Carlsbad Municipal Water District, CMWD — were originally built in 1972 and can each hold 1.5 million gallons of potable water, according to city documents. The two reservoirs were last coated in 2014.

In addition to the $2.57 million contract, the city set aside $514,000 for construction contingencies, along with an equal amount for related work, including inspection and testing, according to city documents. The project is expected to take 160 working days.

The council also approved spending nearly $350,000 to CHI Construction, based in Fullerton, as part of ongoing efforts to repair or replace broken water valves throughout the city.

CHI Construction received a $3.8 million contract in October 2024 to address 87 valves at 26 locations, according to city documents. The new allocation adds two sites in the Barrio along Chestnut Avenue, expanding the project to a total of 94 valves — 64 replacements and 30 new valves.

Work is expected to be completed by March 26, 2026, according to city documents.

The City Council also approved spending up to $200,000 in 2026 with Heritage Pool Supply Group, based in McKinney, Texas. The city’s two pools require chemicals such as liquid chlorine, muriatic acid, sodium bicarbonate and sodium thiosulfate to meet local and state health and safety standards, according to city documents.

Another allocation of up to $200,000 was approved for True North Consulting Services, which has corporate offices in Carrollton, Texas. The consultants will perform the responsibilities of a building official while the position remains vacant within the city, ac-

Community mourns man, 23, killed in crash

By Leo Place

SAN MARCOS

— The North County community is mourning the loss of a 23-year-old man killed in a motorcycle collision in San Marcos last week.

Around 5:30 p.m. on Jan. 13, Mason Boulais, of Escondido, was riding his motorcycle along Montiel Road when he collided head-on with a vehicle. According to his family, he was on his way to a motorcycle shop at the time of the collision.

Boulais was pronounced dead at the scene and died in the arms of his friend, his family said on social media.

The circumstances of the collision are still under investigation, law enforcement confirmed.

A GoFundMe to cover funeral costs for Boulais’s family had raised over $13,000 as of Tuesday.

His mother, Rhiannon, said on the GoFundMe page that he was deeply loved by his family, friends, and girlfriend, and community members were invited to a celebration of life at the California Center for the Arts over the weekend.

Boulais was known for his passion for motorcycles and enjoyed riding with friends. He was riding a Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R at the time of the accident.

“Mason's love for motorcycles began the moment he took his first ride. He was dedicated to learning the craft, taking classes, and embracing the vibrant motorcycle culture. Mason was a responsible rider who followed the rules of the road and was passionate about his journey,” his mother stated.

Loved ones of Boulais also set up a memorial along Montiel Road near the accident scene, featuring candles, flowers, and pictures of Boulais.

Boulais attended Orange Glen High School in Escondido, where he was a member of the varsity football and track and field teams. He graduated in 2020.

Anyone who witnessed

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

Robbery suspects

arrested following high-speed chase

Two suspects in a San Marcos robbery last Saturday night were arrested early Jan. 18 after leading police officers on a highspeed pursuit throughout the county, authorities said.

Deputies from the San Diego County Sheriff’s Office responded at about 10:15 p.m. Jan. 17 to a 911 call reporting an armed robbery at the Quesadilla Taco Stand near South Santa Fe Avenue and Smilax Road, sheriff’s Sgt. Aaron Ritt said.

They quickly responded to the area, but the suspects fled in a vehicle before their arrival.

“While investigating the crime, deputies were able to obtain license plate information for the suspect vehicle. This information was broadcast to other law enforcement agencies throughout the county,’’ Ritt said. “At 11:35 p.m., officers from the Chula Vista Police Department spotted the vehicle and attempted to conduct a traffic enforcement stop. The driver failed to yield and fled from the officers.’’

The pursuit spanned much of the county and lasted about 47 minutes, ending with a high-risk vehicle stop in the 300 block of Richmar Avenue in San Marcos, according to Ritt.

Two men were taken into custody. The driver, Serafin Delgado, 34, was arrested on suspicion of felony evasion, armed robbery, assault with a deadly weapon and conspiracy.

The passenger, Isaac Sarmiento, 22, was arrested on suspicion of armed robbery and conspiracy.

They were booked into the Vista Detention Facility on Sunday, with an arraignment scheduled for Thurs-

Escondido funds traffic safety work

By Samantha Nelson ESCONDIDO

— The city is advancing additional funding for traffic projects near local schools to improve pedestrian and school safety.

The Escondido City Council approved increasing the Transportation and Community Safety Commission’s annual budget from $50,000 to $200,000 on Jan. 14 for projects on the Traffic Management Project List. The list, which has remained at $50,000 since its inception in 2014, generally identifies projects focused on pedestrian and school safety.

$15,000. In District 4, high-visibility crosswalks are proposed at West Valley Parkway and Ninth Avenue near Del Dios Academy and will cost approximately $30,000.

The four projects were prioritized for the 2025-26 fiscal year through school outreach efforts as part of the city’s Comprehensive Active Transportation Strategy, under which the Safe Routes to School initiative is implemented.

day in Vista Superior Court. No injuries were reported.

Gunshot victim drives to Oceanside High School

A 20-year-old man drove himself to Oceanside High School after being shot and was later hospitalized, police said Tuesday.

Officers responded at 6:55 p.m. Monday to reports of a male gunshot victim in the area of Neptune Way and Cleveland Street in Oceanside, where one spent 9mm shell casing was recovered consistent with the caliber and brand of ammunition located inside the victim’s vehicle, according to the Oceanside police.

Police said the unidentified victim stated the shooting “may have happened near the beach.” He was taken a hospital, where he was treated for a nonlife- threatening wound to the shoulder.

A Glock 17 handgun and several types of ammunition were also found inside the victim’s vehicle, police reported.

Once the victim was in stable condition, he provided an updated statement, the department added. It was unclear what prompted the shooting, but an investigation was ongoing.

Authorities urged anyone with information regarding the shooting to call the OPD at 760-435-4900 or Crime Stoppers at 888580-8477.

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Each year, the list is initiated by the School Zone Safety Committee, composed of local school districts, COMPACT, the Escondido Police Department and Traffic Engineering. Over the past three years, 11 projects have been proposed at seven schools, mostly high-visibility crosswalks, ADA curb ramps, and flashing beacons. Four additional projects were selected to reduce speeds on Vista Avenue, Felicita Avenue, Khayyam Road and Golden Circle Road.

With a budget of $50,000, the commission has had to pick and choose which projects to fund.

The council agreed to increase funding from $50,000 to $85,000 for the current fiscal year to fully fund four TMPL projects, pulling the additional $35,000 from Measure I. Beginning next year, the commission’s annual budget will increase by $150,000 using funds from Measure I.

The four projects selected for this year include one in each City Council district.

Projects

The District 1 project would add high-visibility crosswalks at North Ash Street and East Lincoln Avenue, a busy intersection near Farr and Pioneer elementary schools. The project will cost approximately $20,000.

In District 2, high-visibility crosswalks are proposed at the intersection of East El Norte Parkway and Valley Parkway near Valley High School, at an estimated cost of $20,000.

The District 3 project proposes high-visibility crosswalks at South Broadway and East Fourth Avenue near Central Elementary School, at a cost of

As part of Safe Routes to School, school safety audits were completed at 33 schools — including public and charter schools — throughout Escondido. During the audits, school administrators and parents met with city staff to discuss safety concerns, helping generate a list of future TMPL projects.

They were trying to make a lot with very little, so this is a start in that space.”

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City Manager Sean McGlynn noted the City Council will consider funding for the full Safe Routes to School program on Feb. 25. For now, he said, the increased annual budget for the Transportation and Community Safety Commission represents progress.

“They were trying to make a lot with very little, so this is a start in that space,” McGlynn said. “There’s more to come, and this gives them a three-fold increase in the funding in front of them.”

Several council members indicated support for additional funding for traffic safety projects near schools moving forward.

“Traffic safety is a top issue for our residents,” said Councilmember Consuelo Martinez.

Council members also noted that increased community education on the use of high-visibility crosswalks and other traffic safety improvements is

O’side installs fences for coastal dune restoration

By Samantha Nelson OCEANSIDE — Visi-

tors to Oceanside beaches between the harbor and North Strand will likely notice new rows of fencing installed along the back beach.

While the fencing does not close off access, visitors are asked to avoid the newly installed enclosures along the upper portion of the beach landward of the shoreline, which are part of a new restoration project aimed at protecting sand and building coastal resilience over time.

The city initiated the Oceanside Coastal Dune Restoration Pilot Project more than two years ago after receiving a nearly $57,000 grant from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to restore coastal dune habitat using green engineering techniques.

Although primarily funded by the Fish and Wildlife grant, the city also set aside additional funding from the American Recovery Plan Act for beach restoration efforts. Wildcoast, in partnership with Kind Traveler and Visit Oceanside, has also helped fund the project through its Every Stay Gives Back Program.

Over the past week, city staff, along with crews from the California Conservation Corps, installed fencing in designated plots at Harbor Beach, the San Luis Rey River mouth and North Strand Beach.

Coastal dune restoration rebuilds or enhances existing dune systems, which are crucial for coastal protection, habitat preservation, sand retention and other ecosystem services, according to the city. The goal is to stabilize dunes and encourage natural dune formation.

“(The project) pilots a nature-based solution to manage a healthy, or restored, back beach location,” said Charlie Bowen, communications director

for Save Oceanside Sand, a local group that advocates for beach restoration efforts along the city’s coastline.

Sand on the back beaches is often picked up by the wind and blown onto nearby roads and away from the beach.

The fencing is designed to trap and accumulate that sand, eventually forming coastal dunes.

In addition to accumulating sand, the project is expected to attract native vegetation, which will act as a natural sand retention

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mechanism and provide coastal flood protection by gradually increasing beach elevation.

According to the city, dunes serve as a natural repository of sand on the back beach. When high tides reach the dunes, they erode and redistribute sand to other parts of the beach or into the littoral cell — the system of sand currents that move along the shoreline. Wind then helps reform the dunes, reducing the need for artificial rebuilding.

“Historically, Oceans-

ide’s beaches had coastal dunes on its back beaches that provided natural resilience against tidal surges,” Bowen said.

The city said restoring dunes will improve the overall beach visitor experience and provide educational opportunities about the ecological and historical importance of dunes to Indigenous people.

Oceanside Coastal Zone Administrator Jayme Timberlake said the dunes are expected to grow only two to three feet tall, making them unlikely to block ocean views.

While the dunes will naturally attract native vegetation, the city also plans to scatter seeds from native plants collected from several live plants thriving nearby on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton. Some of these plants, including sand verbena, are already growing near the mouth of the San Luis Rey River.

The dunes are also expected to attract wildlife. Migratory and local shorebirds, for example, will use the dunes to forage for food.

City officials said the pilot project could help inform future coastal management efforts, particularly as Oceanside continues to seek construction funding for the RE:BEACH project, which aims to rebuild the city’s southern beaches. Those beaches currently lack sufficient back beach sand to support dune resto-

ration.

Oceanside’s sand has been steadily eroding since the construction of the Camp Pendleton and Oceanside harbors in 1942 and 1963, respectively. Although sand from the harbors was placed on city beaches following construction — totaling more than 5 million cubic yards between 1944 and 1982 — the city has continued to experience a sand deficit within its littoral cell.

This ongoing loss has caused beaches south of the harbor to retreat by as much as 6.6 feet per year in some areas.

Annual harbor dredging returns sand to city beaches, but officials say it remains a temporary fix as erosion continues.

“This is another tool in Oceanside’s Coastal Zone Management toolbox that will assist the city in the effective, sustainable management of its beaches on the path to the implementation of the RE:BEACH pilot project (beach restoration) and beyond,” Bowen said. Timberlake noted that the pilot project fencing will not remain permanently and that individual plots could be removed if they are deemed problematic.

For now, the city is asking residents to stay away from the fencing to allow the dunes to form naturally. Signage has been installed along the fencing to inform visitors about the project.

City opens temporary fire station

By Cameron Adams ENCINITAS —

Nearly late for the ribbon cutting and fire engine pushin ceremony, Encinitas Mayor Bruce Ehlers said the delay ironically underscored the need for the temporary fire station being celebrated — and for an eventual permanent home for Fire Station 1.

Ehlers addressed a crowd gathered in front of the new temporary fire station next to the Pacific View Arts Center in downtown Encinitas.

“Driving down here today, it became very clear why this has to be here,” he said. “I came from Olivenhain, and it took me longer than I expected, and I almost didn’t make it on time. A lot of that delay was caused by getting across I-5 under the railroad tracks, through downtown, and over here.

“So having a fire station in the right place is paramount.”

The previous Fire Station 1 was located two blocks north and a half block east of the new temporary site.

In October 2024, the city learned the original station — built in 1957 — no longer met earthquake safety standards and would have to be vacated, according to city documents.

The Encinitas City Council issued an emergency declaration the following month to construct a temporary station and formed a subcommittee to explore alternative locations.

The Pacific View Arts Center was one of seven sites reviewed by the council, according to city documents.

Fire Chief Josh Gordon said he never would have imagined the num-

Oceanside hires new city planner

The city kicked off the new year by introducing two new hires in leadership positions: City Planner Oscar Romero and Parks and Recreation Division Manager Elizabeth Kovar.

Romero introduced himself to the Planning Commission on Jan. 12.

“It’s a privilege to be in this role, and I’m looking forward to working with all of you,” he said at the Planning Commission meeting.

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the story, leaving the artist to fill in the blanks.

She pointed to a recent Los Angeles area case involving a Newport Beach woman killed by a train, whose reconstruction drew online criticism after she was identified..

ber of city departments and levels of government he would need to coordinate with to complete the project, adding that the process showed him what an “amazing” city Encinitas is.

“I thought you just put the wet stuff on the hot stuff and make sure all these guys and girls behind you are trained up to the best possible service to our community,” Gordon said, drawing laughter from the crowd.

Ben Stryker, a city engineer, told The Coast News that as project manager for the design and construction of the temporary station, he was in constant communication with Gordon, contractors, inspectors and other stakeholders to complete the project on a compressed timeline of just over a year.

“It’s always a good sense of accomplishment seeing the physical improvements on projects that have a meaningful impact on the community,” Stryker said.

One Type 1 fire engine will operate out of the temporary station, supported by a three-person crew, according to the city. The

station will also house a utility vehicle and cost approximately $2.1 million.

While awaiting construction of the temporary station near the Pacific View Arts Center, firefighters doubled up at Fire Station 3 near the southwestern intersection of Leucadia Boulevard and Interstate 5. Gordon thanked firefighters for making sacrifices to ensure public safety under less-than-ideal conditions.

“I don’t think you care where the fire engines come from,” he said. “You just want … it to arrive quickly with people that are prepared and ready to act. This temporary station protects that promise. It gives our crews a safe, functional place to start every shift and respond quickly in one of the busiest areas of our city.”

Deputy Mayor Jim O’Hara said the city and City Council continue to prioritize a long-term solution for Fire Station 1 and encouraged community involvement in that process.

“Please stay involved,”

O’Hara told the crowd.

“Give us your ideas, give us your feedback.”

Romero served as Escondido’s principal planner for the past two years after spending seven years with the city of Chula Vista, where he advanced from assistant to senior planner.

Romero fills the spot left vacant by Sergio Madera, who worked for the city for several years until this past summer, when a formal complaint was filed against him.

The city opened an investigation into the complaint, which alleged Madera sent a derogatory text message to then-Principal Planner Rob Dmohowski that appeared to discriminate against people with special needs. Both Madera and Dmohowski no longer work for the city.

Parks and Recreation Director Manuel Gonzalez introduced Elizabeth Kovar as the city’s new Parks and Recreation division manager at the Jan. 14 City Council meeting.

Similar to Romero, Kovar also previously worked for Chula Vista. She spent the past 27 years there serving the Parks and Recreation Department.

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“I agree it didn’t look exactly like her,” Puterbaugh said. “But she had severe facial injuries that had to be mended (in the drawing). People often don’t know what material the artist is working with, and so forensic artists deserve a little grace. We’re doing the best we can with a very cold photo. When someone is lying on a table with no expression or energy, that’s what I have to bring back.”

Local cases

In another San Diego County case, Faith Angle, 46, was found deceased in a canal near Forester Creek in Santee during a winter storm in January 2024.

Her family, living in Washington state, recognized her after Puterbaugh’s forensic sketch was released.

Angle had been experiencing homelessness at the time of her death.

In another case, the individual, found deceased in San Diego Bay, had a distinctive elephant tattoo, which led investigators to track down the tattoo artist, whose records ultimately helped identify the victim.

“Tattoos are huge,” Puterbaugh said. “Especially for burn victims or decomposed remains. Sometimes that’s all you’ve got.”

She has also worked on long-term cold cases, including the disappearance of Bobby Dale Allen, a Navy sailor who vanished in 1986 after leaving Adelanto, California, to report to his nuclear submarine assignment at the U.S.S. William Bates in San Diego.

identified male found dead in 1990 in Madera County. The images were developed in part using advanced familial genetic genealogy, which indicated that Jane Doe’s maternal lineage had roots in Nochistlán and Zacatecas, Mexico.

While DNA analysis is becoming faster and more powerful, Puterbaugh said, it’s still a lengthy and expensive process, making facial reconstruction a critical tool, especially as families and investigators wait for test results.

“DNA costs thousands of dollars, and agencies have to raise funding for it,” she said. “A skull reconstruction is often a last-ditch effort while waiting for DNA results.”

Puterbaugh does not charge for the work and does not keep the sculptures. Once photographs of the clay busts are taken, each reconstruction is dismantled and the remains returned to the medical examiner. She inventories every bone and tooth she receives, documents their condition and returns all evidence exactly as it arrived.

“Every case is potentially a homicide, so you have to be meticulous,” she said. For her, unpaid volunteer work is both technical and personal, providing satisfaction in helping those without the ability to speak for themselves.

Allen never arrived at the naval base, and his 1985 Ford Mustang was later found near San Diego International Airport with the keys still inside. His driver’s license and belongings were also discovered, but he was never seen again.

Decades later, Puterbaugh was asked to age-progress and reinterpret a photograph of Allen. The case remains unsolved.

Recently, Puterbaugh created forensic facial reconstructions for an unidentified female victim from a 1989 homicide and an un-

But it’s also the mark of something bigger — a community’s values and compassion.

“I think you can judge a society on how they treat their dead,” Puterbaugh said, a nod to English Prime Minister William Ewart Gladstone’s famous saying. “This is my talent, so this is what I should use it for, right? It’s kind of neat because my art has a purpose.”

Follow Puterbaugh on Instagram at @pjp.artist.

Cities agree to split costs for interim fire chief

By Leo Place DEL MAR —

The Del Mar City Council agreed on Tuesday to share costs for the interim fire chief that will serve both Del Mar and Solana Beach, as the two cities continue preparing to enter a new fire services partnership.

The city of Solana Beach agreed last month to hire Colin Stowell as the interim fire chief for the Solana Beach and Del Mar fire departments while they search for a permanent chief to serve the two cities.

This comes as the city of Encinitas prepares to exit a fire management services cooperative agreement that has been in place between the three cities since 2009.

By March, the Encinitas Fire Department will no longer share its fire management staff among

the three cities, including the fire chief, fire marshal, and other senior roles.

The Del Mar City Council approved a 50-50 cost-sharing agreement for Stowell’s position, and agreed to also cover 20% of the cost of a public safety management analyst for the fire department.

“This particular position will be providing equal assistance to both agencies in looking at what are our options, assisting with hiring a permanent fire chief, making recommendations for a permanent command structure, and preparing for the transition that's going to occur in March,” said Del Mar City Manager Ashley Jones.

The two cities will also split additional costs for training and equipment for the interim fire chief. Del Mar will provide the

interim Chief’s vehicle, and Solana Beach will cover the costs for uniforms and office space.

Over the coming months, the two cities will work collaboratively to select and hire a permanent fire chief and to develop a formal cooperative agreement that will eventually be adopted.

After that, the cities will also hire a consultant to guide the formation of a joint powers authority (JPA). The two cities previously looked at combining with another fire agency, but that did not pan out, according to a Del Mar staff report.

The city reminded residents that there will be no change in how the department responds to calls for service, emphasizing that this transition concerns management and

cost-sharing.

“I think this might end up being a more positive thing for us anyway,” said Mayor Tracy Martinez.

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sentation of proof of ownership.

Although criminal violations would likely result in court fines, there would be no additional storage or impound fees.

The change is intended to reduce the likelihood of repeated offenses while providing a “practical enforcement tool” to encourage safer riding behavior without imposing additional financial hardship.

Prohibiting double riding is intended to reduce loss-of-control collisions

and near-miss incidents involving pedestrians.

Both amendments maintain the education-first approach and may be resolved by completing a free bicycle or e-bike safety course offered every other month or any comparable course; by paying the court-imposed fine; or by a traditional court hearing.

“Keep in mind our goal is to not seize any bikes,” Police Chief Taurino Valdovinos said. “Hopefully, passing this will deter people.”

City staff also plans to work with local school districts, including Oceanside Unified and Vista Unified, to inform students and families of the new rules, and to use social media to further spread the word.

If adopted, the amendments would take effect 30 days after final passage.

Unlike other local cities, the Oceanside Police Department is not considering an age restriction for e-bikes at this time, noting that only 5% of collisions involve riders 12 and younger. The majority of calls involve older teenagers, officials said.

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Having fun with garden colors

Planting a garden could show belief in the future, as Audrey Hepburn once said. It can also be a means to an end for artist and gardener.

Says Elizabeth Murray, whose work is inspired by Claude Monet: “A successful garden is the highest form of art, utilizing all the senses, while orchestrating plants in various color combinations, shape, height and texture in a design to convey a mood or feeling. The plants are chosen to grow and bloom together harmoniously.

Claude Monet was a master gardener, horticulturist and colorist.”

Murray spent three months at the Monet Garden in Giverny, France, working in the garden and recording the hundreds of plants that were carefully orchestrated to put on a floral show throughout the seasons.

She has given us detailed landscape drawings in her book, “Monet’s Passion.”

This is a book I still use today in my horticultural research, and have been in-

spired to share with all innovative gardeners.

When sketching out your spring garden, take some advice from an expert. Murray says, “Look at the light going through the trees! Then you ask yourself, with this inspiration, what am I going to do with it?”

If you look at a color wheel, complementary colors are those that appear opposite each other on the wheel. When placed together they are powerful combinations that give a dazzling effect.

Blue/purple with yellow/orange — This combination can be seen often in the Monet Garden and his paintings, and you can use it

in your garden as well:

• Trailing orange nasturtium gliding through a bed of indigo lobelia

• Yellow calendula poking up their heads through violet salvia

• Towering helianthus with a border of purple pansies

• Purple iris with yellow rudbeckia

• Elegant Pacific giant delphinium with a border of miniature dahlias

One of my favorite garden writers from Garrison, New York, is Katherine Whiteside.

She has been writing books about gardens for over 20 years, and her advice for creating an “evening

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require a more “nuanced, care-centered approach” for vulnerable individuals presenting complex behavioral and mental health needs, Martinez said.

For example, the jail’s small intake area does not allow privacy for inmates when conducting mental health screenings upon intake, and a grand jury has previously advised against holding inmates in the jail for more than a year due to the lack of access to natural sunlight.

The push for the replacement of the jail comes after the California State Auditor’s scathing 2022 report stating that the San Diego County Sheriff’s Office has failed to adequately prevent and respond to deaths in its jails.

Funding would likely take the form of a loan, with $60 million in debt service per year. Martinez said the next step is for the county to complete a master plan for the Vista jail and conduct individual needs assessments at each county jail to ensure the most up-to-date cost estimates and information.

“Capital investment in our local jails is not optional. It is essential. It is a master of safety, compliance, fiscal responsibility, and human dignity,” Martinez said.

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area,” is to use a Victorian garden dictum called “white for night.”

Choose brilliant white flowers for a special seating area in your yard, sip on a cool drink and relax!

• Nicotiana — A relative of tobacco, but smells like heaven

• Moonflowers — This trailing morning glory has brilliant white, trumpet-like flowers and will stand tall on a trellis

• White petunias — When rubbed gently they give off a sweet smell

• Four O’clocks — Yes, they open at 4 p.m. and close in the morning!

• Anemones — This tiny corn brings forth a brilliant white flower with a black central disk and will return next year

According to Whiteside: “Visit your local nursery as late in the day as possible. Many stars of the night actually look very unappealing during the brightness of the day.

For example, during the daytime white Nicotiana looks like discarded tissue.

“But come sunset, these daytime droopers perk up into starry flowers that toss a perfumed scent.”

Her book, “The Way We Garden Now,” is still available and presents 40 garden plans, including vegetables, flowers, patios and garden design.

I strongly suggest going to your local library to research garden writers and their landscape designs. I am very fond of the coffee table-size books that illustrate the English gardens of Gertrude Jekyll and Vita Sackville-West.

My bookshelf is overflowing with my favorites, but even second-hand bookstores and library bookstores will bring ideas and inspiration.

And visit your favorite nurseries and garden centers for a tour of the latest spring flowers.

Jano Nightingale is a horticulturist and Master Gardener who teaches at the Carlsbad Senior Center community garden. For more information about her upcoming classes, contact her at janosgarden@gmail. com or call the Carlsbad Senior Center at 442-3392650 to register.

In 2022, the county had one of the highest in-custody death rates in the state, with 19 total deaths. The Sheriff’s Office reported lower numbers in the following years, with 14 in 2023, nine in 2024 (although community members report that the true number is 10, counting one individual who was beaten into a coma in his cell in late 2023 and died the following year), and 10 in 2025.

The rebuild is primarily needed to address capacity issues and complete overdue modernization, with the jail acting as the primary intake facility for incarcerated persons awaiting court proceedings in the North County area.

The project would demolish and replace the jail with a new six-story detention facility, increasing inmate capacity from 807 to 1,412.

In addition to increased housing, the new jail will include intake and release facilities, food services, medical and educational facilities, rehabilitation, indoor recreation, and security and staff areas.

Directly south of the jail, the 20,616-squarefoot sheriff’s station will be replaced with a two-story station totaling 36,000 square feet. There will also be a new three-level parking structure, adding 576 parking spaces.

The project would also replace other ancillary structures at the North County Regional Center, including the law library, the Department of General Services Facility Operations Shop, the central utility plant, and the Fleet Services fueling station.

Work would take place in phases to prevent any disruption to operations, according to the county. County leaders hope to begin work on the project by 2028, with construction expected to last 12 years.

In December, the county issued a notice of preparation for an environmental impact report for the project, the first step in the California Environmental Quality Act process. Feedback on the notice of preparation was open until Jan. 20.

In the near term, the county is also planning another $20 million project to modernize various infrastructure at the Vista jail. This will include improving central controls over security features such as cameras, cell doors, access points, lighting, and more.

This project will also replace the intercom and closed-circuit television (CCTV) systems and install anti-ligature features to mitigate the potential for self-harm and harm to others.

The Board of Supervisors agreed on Jan. 13 to move forward with advertising this project for a contract. However, Chair Terra Lawson-Remer noted that she would have liked to see information about these needed improvements come forward earlier, such as during the budget planning process.

“I do think it’s really important that moving forward, we have some more transparency with the public ahead of time regarding these kinds of capital investments,” Lawson-Remer said.

Martinez told the board last month that the parts and software for these systems are no longer supported by the manufacturer, posing a major potential security issue.

“This is 1980s technology that could fail at any time and would require us to vacate the jail,” Martinez said in December. “While we realize we plan to rebuild the Vista jail, we still need this improvement. The jail simply cannot operate without functioning cameras, intercoms and door locks.”

Funding for the security improvement project comes from $14 million in bond funding, $1.49 million in Criminal Justice Facility Funds, and $4.7 in General Fund dollars carried over from the previous year.

Several Sheriff’s deputies said improvements to the jail are long overdue.

“Simply put, the facility is outdated, overcrowded, and ill-equipped to meet the demands of modern corrections. We have multiple cells that are out of service due to outdated parts availability. Our deputy stations are tight quarters. Some can’t even fit the number of deputies that are assigned to this particular housing unit,” said Sgt. Kristen Hovis, administrative sergeant for the Vista jail.

Del Mar’s Zen delivers next-level Chinese cuisine

When MSG Hospitality Group reached out to let me know that Zen Modern Asian Bistro was relocating from its Sabre Springs location to Del Mar’s Sky Deck, the move immediately made sense.

Executive chef Ethan Yang already operates Glass Box, one of the Sky Deck’s original anchors, creating natural operational efficiencies. More importantly, the new location allows Ethan Yang, head chef Henry Yang and general manager Jonathan Yang to work together under one roof.

Zen is a family-run restaurant built on tradition and elevated through innovation. At its heart is Henry Yang, a Taiwan-born culinary master with more than 40 years of experience spanning Taiwan, Thailand and China. At nearly 70 years old, Chef Henry remains deeply engaged in the kitchen, anchoring the menu with authenticity, balance and disciplined technique.

Working alongside him is his son Ethan, a third-generation chef who grew up immersed in his family’s kitchen before developing a refined, modern sensibility. Completing the trio is Jonathan, whose leadership ensures that hospitality, pacing and service reflect the same care as the cuisine.

Zen’s concept is rooted in Chinese cuisine, interpreted through a modern lens. The menu is designed for sharing and balances comfort, bold flavor and thoughtful presentation. While the dishes feel familiar at first glance, they reveal their depth through thoughtful technique, layered seasoning and a confident balance of heat.

Adding to the experience is a striking bar, rarely found in traditional Chinese restaurants, where guests can order freely from the full menu while enjoying craft cocktails, sake, or wine, all while catching a game. When my wife, Mary, and I arrived at 5:30 p.m. on a Thursday, the dining room and bar were already full with a lively crowd.

Knowing Mary’s enthusiasm for Asian cuisine and Chef Ethan’s talent, I suggested that he take the reins and send out dishes that best represented the collaboration between his father’s classical foundation and his own modern refinement. The evening opened with a fresh crudo from Glass Box, leveraging the synergy under one roof.

The appetizer course quickly set a high bar. Bar-

becue spare ribs, marinated in Asian spices and glazed with a tangy barbecue sauce, were rich without being heavy. A hand-rolled beef egg roll arrived crisp and golden, filled with beef, egg, celery, and cabbage, paired with a balanced house-made sweet-andsour sauce. Pork potstickers followed, beautifully browned and filled with pork and scallions, accompanied by a soy-garlic dipping sauce that enhanced the flavors.

Salt-and-pepper chicken wings deliver just the right amount of heat from Szechuan spices and sun-dried chilies, coating meaty, marinated wings with a crisp batter. Coconut shrimp rounded out the appetizers, crisp and well executed, elevated further by a

creamy coconut reduction.

The entrée selections continued the theme of balance and precision. TungAn Sea Bass featured a tender Chilean sea bass fillet stir-fried with scallions, jalapeño and red bell pepper in a ginger-garlic sauce, echoing the controlled heat found earlier in the meal.

Double Happiness brought together shrimp and scallops with snow peas, carrots, and bell peppers in a garlic-white wine sauce that was both comforting and refined. A clay pot-roasted eggplant with Thai basil and onions in a spicy, aromatic soy reduction added depth and richness to the table.

Jonathan encouraged us to try the Taiwanese beef noodle soup, and it proved unforgettable. Tender noo-

haps my favorite dish of the night, a deceptively simple plate executed with precision and soul.

knowledgeable and genuinely engaged throughout the evening.

dles and slow-braised beef were layered with bok choy, cilantro and scallions in a deeply aromatic, spiced broth that spoke directly to Chef Henry’s heritage.

Although we were more than satisfied, I could not resist one final dish. Fried rice is one of my benchmarks for any Chinese restaurant, and Zen’s woktossed Mandarin fried rice with BBQ pork, soy sauce, eggs, peas, scallions, onions and bean sprouts was per-

Zen’s fusion approach extends to the bar. Beyond beer and wine, the cocktail program includes inventive offerings such as the Modern Tide, a mai tai-inspired blend of white and dark rum, citrus, pineapple, orgeat and grenadine. I opted for the Five Spice Old Fashioned, featuring whiskey infused with Chinese five spice and syrup, which paired well with the bold flavors from the kitchen.

Service matched the quality of the meal. Our server, Arata Tomatsori, was outstanding, friendly,

I am already looking forward to exploring more of the noodle, wok and Zen Specials sections of the menu at my next visit. Chef Henry, Chef Ethan and Jonathan Yang delivered a dining experience that was both authentic and elevated. For lovers of Chinese cuisine and Asian fusion alike, Zen Modern Asian Bistro offers breadth, depth, and next-level execution. Details at zenmodernasian.com.

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Longhorns star Aldrich embraces the spotlight

By Noah Perkins

Game after game, Rancho Buena Vista guard CJ Aldrich runs straight into a defensive gauntlet: traps, blitzes, doubles — even the occasional triple team.

Eight seniors from last year’s section quarterfinalist squad, including the rest of the starting lineup — players he grew up playing alongside — are gone, leaving Aldrich as the lone returning anchor.

Coming off a near 30-point, 10-rebound season a year ago, the senior captain shrugged off the pressure. “Expectation is nothing new,” he said.

“It starts with my mindset, adopting the mentality that it’s not an expectation, but rather an opportunity to play the game I love, at the level I’ve worked hard to play at,” Aldrich said. “It’s given me an opportunity to build trust in my teammates and let them make plays to help us win basketball games. My four years [at RBV] have helped instill confidence and helped me grow as a leader, to where I can help a group of underclassmen and new faces learn the system and find success within their strengths.”

“He’s one of the better players in the county, if not the best,” RBV head coach Aaron Abrams told The Coast News in November.

“That’s always going to be our mindset. Every time he steps on the floor, he’s our number one option. He’s a game changer. That’s been our philosophy since he was a freshman.”

Clark Allard, head coach at Coastal League rival Carlsbad High School, echoed Abrams’ assessment.

“Rancho Buena Vista has one of the best players in the county, so that’s tough [for us],” Allard said.

Aldrich, 6-foot-1, is leading the 11-10 Longhorns with averages of nearly 24 points and seven rebounds per game, including a 39-point outing in a Jan. 13 win over Torrey Pines to open league play.

“When defenses throw longer or more physical defenders at me, my mindset is always to beat them above the shoulders with IQ,” Aldrich said. “Whether that’s pump faking to draw fouls and put them out of position or using my size to get lower than them and blow by, I always go back to the thought process that even though they have size or athleticism, I have something they don’t, and that’s

what I use to find success.”

Briggs Young, a starting guard at Carlsbad, said Aldrich’s ability to change speeds is what makes him such a nightmare for defenders.

smart and very good with change of speeds, which makes him hard to guard,” he said.

For Aldrich, pace is the cornerstone of his game.

“Being a scorer, a lot of

me up to where I’m uncomfortable, which helps me play my style of basketball. A lot of people say I play slow for a guard, but I just tell them I play calm. I can lull a defender to sleep, then

A lot of people say I play slow for a guard, but I just tell them I play calm. I can lull a defender to sleep, then strike in an instant, which is what I’ve practiced and matured upon over my RBV career.”

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igible and averaging double-figure scoring, Abrams expects the supporting cast to peak late in the season.

Junior Jeremiah Justice has stepped into a larger role after playing sparingly last year, while freshman Marcus McFerran has emerged as a defensive spark. Senior Braydon Allen provides steady shooting and inside-out play, giving Aldrich and the Longhorns more balance and depth on the floor.

“Scoring is a byproduct of my teammates’ success,” Aldrich said. “When they are getting to it, that opens up the game for me. It takes our whole team to win games, even the guys who aren’t playing as much, and I’m super proud of everyone on our team.”

“We’re going to go as far as CJ takes us,” added Abrams.

In December, Aldrich announced his commitment to Dartmouth College.

“RBV Basketball doesn’t end with me, and they will have another season next year without me there,” Aldrich said. “One of my main roles as a leader has been guiding our underclassmen and transfers within our system and how our program operates while I’m still around to foster future success.”

Few critiques stick for North County’s most dominant scorer — size is occasionally mentioned.

“He’s a very high-level shooter with great touch around the rim and knows how to get the team involved, but he can also get a bucket at any time. Super

people talk about my craftiness and deceptive quickness, but something I take immense pride in is my pace,” he said. “I feel that not one defender can speed

strike in an instant, which is what I’ve practiced and matured upon over my RBV career.”

With Vista transfer Amari Mitchell newly el-

“I’m still 6-1, 170 pounds, so I’m not too undersized,” Aldrich said with a laugh. “But for anyone saying I’m too small, even at my size I’m still able to do whatever I want to do, so try to guard me.”

The Longhorns host La Costa Canyon on Jan. 27 at 7 p.m.

Notebook: Ex-Lancer Hall scores 15 in return home

By Noah Perkins

REGION — The kid from Carlsbad came home Saturday night. Jake Hall returned to San Diego, scoring 15 points and handing out five assists for New Mexico in an 83-79 loss to San Diego State at Viejas Arena.

“I grew up going to that arena,” said Hall, last week’s Mountain West Freshman of the Week, during open media availability before the game. “It’s definitely going to be a cool experience. I’ve had that one circled on the calendar.”

Hall, who scored 3,106 points during his Carlsbad High School career — second all-time in San Diego Section history — returned for his first, and potentially only, game at SDSU, with the Aztecs set to join the new Pac-12 next season.

Led by head coach Eric Olen, multiple assistants who followed him from UC San Diego, and San Diego-raised players Hall, Luke Haupt, and Chris

Howell, the Lobos (14-4) are very much a team steeped in surf-and-beach basketball.

The team held practice at Viejas Arena on Friday, then Olen, Hall and others traveled north to Solana Beach to watch Hall’s younger brother, Dax, and Santa Fe Christian host Francis Parker, featuring Lobos junior commit Tavid Johnson.

Dax Hall, who is averaging nearly 30 points per game, is reportedly considering joining his older brother in New Mexico next year. Francis Parker edged Santa Fe Christian 63-60, dropping the Eagles to 18-2.

Jake Hall estimated that 20 to 25 family members and friends were on hand to watch him play at SDSU. Among them was his coach at Carlsbad, Clark Allard, who made a quick turnaround after Carlsbad’s 1 p.m. game —a 61-54 loss to Santiago that dropped the Lancers to 8-12 — to head south for the 5 p.m. tipoff.

“I talk to him pretty much every week, usually multiple times a week,” Allard said. “And I still don’t think he’s really scratching the surface yet — just knowing the efficiency I know he can play with and some of the looks he’s been getting.

He’s leading the team in scoring, he just got Mountain West Freshman of the Week, and he’s been great.

“But sitting on the sideline watching him for four years, I know he’s not close to his full potential. With a kid like that, there’s really no

limit. You tell me in a couple years he’s playing in the NBA, I wouldn’t think that’s crazy. He’s got the work ethic, he’s got the skills, he’s got the efficiency.”

• The standout triumvirate from Carlsbad’s 2024 Open Division Section Championship team — Hall, Tony Duckett and Jael Martin — are all playing at the Division I level this season.

Duckett, a sophomore guard who transferred from USD to Saint Mary’s this year, came off the bench for eight points in seven minutes in a 62-54 loss to Santa Clara on Saturday. He’s averaging 3.6 points a game. Martin, a redshirt freshman forward at Loyola Marymount is averaging 2.2 points per game across 12 contests.

• The San Diego Clippers improved to 5-7 on the season with a 115-96 road win in Mexico City over the Mexico City Capitanes on Sunday. Guard Jaelen House (New Mexico) and forward Zach Freemantle

(Xavier) led a depleted Clippers roster — with five players inactive — scoring 33 and 31 points, respectively. • La Costa Canyon boys basketball continued its hot start to the season, opening Coastal League play with a 70-63 overtime win over Sage Creek on Jan. 13 before topping crosstown rival Carlsbad, 52-50, last Friday night. The Mavericks are now 16-5 heading into tonight’s 7:30 game at Torrey Pines.

• Santa Fe Christian is currently ranked 18th in the state by MaxPreps. Dax Hall is filling the stat sheet, but his coach, Johnny Dee — in his first year at SFC — knows plenty about scoring points in his own right. Dee averaged nearly 33 points per game as a senior at Rancho Buena Vista, earning 2011 Avocado League Player of the Year honors before going on to become the University of San Diego’s all-time leading scorer with 2,046 points.

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PROCEEDING AGAINST

YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER.

A public auction sale 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. Trustor:

JAMES W. BERRY AND LYDIA BERRY, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT

TENANTS Duly Appointed

Trustee: ZBS LAW, LLP Deed of Trust recorded 3/8/2022, as Instrument No. 2022-0101818, of O cial Records in the o ce of the Recorder of San Diego County, California, Date of Sale: 2/6/2026 at 9:00 AM Place of Sale: Entrance of the East County Regional Center, East County Regional Center, 250 E. Main Street, El Cajon, CA 92020

Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $164,946.74 Note: Because the Bene ciary reserves the right to bid less than the total debt owed, it is possible that at the time of the sale the opening bid may be less than the total debt owed. Street Address or other common designation of real property: 4843 NORTHERLY STREET OCEANSIDE, CALIFORNIA 92056 Described as follows: As more fully described in said Deed of Trust A.P.N #.: 161404-20-00 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. 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 rst publication of this Notice of Sale. 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) 976-3916 or visit this internet website www.auction.com, using the 25-72945. 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: 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) 976-3916, or visit this internet website tracker. auction.com/sb1079, using the 25-72945 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. Dated: 1/5/2026 ZBS LAW, LLP , as Trustee 30 Corporate Park, Suite 450 Irvine, CA 92606 For NonAutomated Sale Information, call: (714) 848-7920 For Sale Information: (855) 9763916 www.auction.com

Ryan Bradford, Trustee Sale

O cer This o ce is enforcing a security interest of your creditor. To the extent that your obligation has been discharged by a bankruptcy court or is subject to an automatic stay of bankruptcy, this notice is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a demand for payment or any attempt to collect such obligation. EPP 46395 Pub Dates 01/16, 01/23, 01/30/2026 CN 31679

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. CA-23966389-AB Order No.: 230443886-CA-VOI YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 4/17/2006. 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

A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, or cash equivalent if deemed acceptable to the trustee, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by 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 to the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. 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. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s):

KRISTI J COURTOIS, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN

Recorded: 4/20/2006 as Instrument No. 2006-0278774 of O cial Records in the o ce of the Recorder of SAN DIEGO County, California; Date of Sale: 2/2/2026 at 10:00 AM Place of Sale: At the entrance to the East County Regional Center by statue, 250 E. Main Street, El Cajon, CA 92020 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $433,667.78

The purported property address is: 2360 HOSP WAY #230, CARLSBAD, CA 92008

Assessor’s Parcel No. : 167-25042-46 All bidders, at the date, time, and place of the scheduled sale, will be required to show satisfactory support to the auctioneer of their ability to pay the amount they intend to bid, unless arrangements have been made with the trustee prior to the scheduled sale. 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 800-7588052 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this internet website http://www. qualityloan.com, using the le number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA23-966389-AB. 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 website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale.

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 619-645-7711, or visit this internet website http:// www.qualityloan.com, using the le number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA23-966389-AB 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 PROSPECTIVE

OWNER-OCCUPANT: Any prospective 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 QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION by 5 p.m. on the next business day following the trustee’s sale at the address set forth in the below signature block. NOTICE TO PROSPECTIVE POST-SALE

OVER BIDDERS: For postsale information in accordance with Section 2924m(e) of the California Civil Code, use le number CA-23-966389-AB and call (866) 645-7711 or login to: http://www.qualityloan.

com. The above statutorily mandated notices to Tenant, Prospective Owner-Occupant, and Prospective Post-Sale Over Bidders are brief summaries of what may be required under Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. Compliance with all relevant provisions will be required. 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 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 shall be entitled only to a return of the monies paid to the Trustee. This shall be the Purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee, the Bene ciary, the Bene ciary’s Agent, or the Bene ciary’s Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. Date: QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION

2763 Camino Del Rio S San Diego, CA 92108 619-645-7711

For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 800-758-8052 Or Login to: http://www. qualityloan.com Post-Sale Information (CCC 2924m(e)): (866) 645-7711 Reinstatement or Payo Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION TS No.: CA-23-966389-AB IDSPub #0282417 1/9/2026 1/16/2026 1/23/2026 CN 31660

NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL PROPERTY (CCP 701.540) ATTORNEY: WASSERMAN KORNEHEISER COMBS LLP 7955 RAYTHEON RD. STE A SAN DIEGO, CA 92111 TELEPHONE NO. (858) 5059500 ATTORNEY FOR: VILLA TRINIDAD HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION 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, CA 92081 PLAINTIFF/ PETITIONER: VILLA TRINIDAD HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION DEFENDANT/ RESPONDENT: RICHARD P CAREY JR COURT CASE NUMBER: 37-2023-00051417 LEVYING OFFICER FILE NUMBER: 2025400339 DATE: 12/17/2025 UNDER A WRIT OF EXECUTION ISSUED OUT OF THE ABOVE COURT ON 12/17/2024, ON THE JUDGMENT RENDERED ON 11/15/2024 FOR THE SUM OF $29,497.49; I HAVE LEVIED UPON ALL THE RIGHTS, TITLE, AND INTEREST OF THE JUDGMENT DEBTOR(S), RICHARD P CAREY JR IN THE REAL PROPERTY, IN THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: 3283 SAN TOMAS DR., OCEANSIDE, CA 92056: LEGAL DESCRIPTION PARCEL 1: LOT 5 OF DEL ORO HILLS VILLAGE 3, IN THE CITY OF OCEANSIDE, COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, ACCORDING TO MAP THEREOF NO. 12174 FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAN DIEGO COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, ON AUGUST

26, 1988. PARCEL 2: A NONEXCLUSIVE EASEMENT ON AND OVER THE “COMMON AREA” AS DEFINED IN THE FIRST RESTATED DECLARATION OF COVENANTS, CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS OF VILLA TRINIDAD HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION RECORDED SEPTEMBER 20, 2005 AS DOCUMENT NUMBER 20050812476, FOR ACCESS, USE, ENJOYMENT, INGRESS AND EGRESS, SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND PROVISIONS OF SAID DECLARATION OF COVENANTS, CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS. THIS EASEMENT IS APPURTENANT TO PARCEL 1 ABOVE DESCRIBED. THE COMMON AREA IS FOR THE USE OF OWNERS OF LOTS WHICH ARE SUBJECT TO THE DECLARATION OF COVENANTS, CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS TO WHICH REFERENCE IS HEREAFTER MADE, AND IS NOT FOR THE USE OF THE GENERAL PUBLIC. PARCEL 3: ONE MEMBERSHIP IN VILLA TRINIDAD HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, A CALIFORNIA NONPROFIT CORPORATION (“ASSOCIATION”). APN: 165692-05-00 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 01/29/2026 10:00AM LOCATION OF SALE: 325 S. MELROSE DR, SOUTH COURTHOUSE ENTRANCE, VISTA, CA 92081. DIRECTIONS TO THE PROPERTY LOCATION CAN BE OBTAINED FROM THE LEVYING OFFICER UPON ORAL OR WRITTEN REQUEST M. LACOSTA 2803, SHERIFF’S AUTHORIZED AGENT LIENS MAY BE PRESENT WHICH MAY OR MAY NOT SURVIVE THIS LEVY 01/09/2026, 01/16/2026, 01/23/2026 CN 31653

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. CA-25-1017711NJ Order No.: FIN-25007517 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 10/10/2020. 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. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, or cash equivalent if deemed acceptable to the trustee, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by 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 to the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. 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. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): Tyler Ross Fogle, unmarried man, and Steven Michael Boop, unmarried man, as joint tenants Recorded: 10/16/2020 as Instrument No. 2020-0632035 of O cial Records in the o ce of the Recorder of SAN DIEGO County, California; Date of Sale: 2/6/2026 at 09:00 AM Place of Sale: At the Entrance of the East County Regional Center, 250 E. Main Street, El Cajon, CA 92020 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $457,440.85 The purported property address is: 751 MERIT DR, SAN MARCOS, CA 92078 Assessor’s Parcel No. : 222-17408-00 All bidders, at the date, time, and place of the scheduled sale, will be required to show satisfactory support to the auctioneer of their ability to pay the amount they intend to bid, unless arrangements have been made with the trustee prior to the scheduled sale. 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 800-2802832 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this internet website http://www. qualityloan.com, using the le number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA25-1017711-NJ. 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 website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. 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 619-645-7711, or visit this internet website http:// www.qualityloan.com, using the le number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA25-1017711-NJ 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 PROSPECTIVE

OWNER-OCCUPANT: Any prospective 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 QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION by 5 p.m. on the next business day following the trustee’s sale at the address set forth in the below signature block. NOTICE TO PROSPECTIVE POST-SALE

OVER BIDDERS: For postsale information in accordance with Section 2924m(e) of the California Civil Code, use le number CA-25-1017711-NJ and call (866) 645-7711 or login to: http://www.qualityloan. com. The above statutorily mandated notices to Tenant, Prospective Owner-Occupant, and Prospective Post-Sale Over Bidders are brief summaries of what may be required under Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. Compliance with all relevant provisions will be required. 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 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 shall be entitled only to a return of the monies paid to the Trustee. This shall be the Purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee, the Bene ciary, the Bene ciary’s Agent, or the Bene ciary’s Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. Date: QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION

2763 Camino Del Rio S San Diego, CA 92108 619-645-7711

For NON SALE information

only Sale Line: 800-280-2832 Or Login to: http://www. qualityloan.com Post-Sale Information (CCC 2924m(e)): (866) 645-7711 Reinstatement or Payo Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION

TS No.: CA-25-1017711-NJ

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DEETMAN LAW OFFICE

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NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF BENNETTA JULES-ROSETTE Case # 26PE000069C

To all heirs, bene ciaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of Bennetta Jules-Rosette

A Petition for Probate has been led by Violaine Thompson in the Superior Court of California, County of San Diego.

The Petition for Probate requests that Violaine Thompson 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: February 25, 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: Gregory E. Deetman

12544 High Blu Dr., Ste 200 San Diego CA 92130

Telephone: 760.942.7495

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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.

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF BULK SALE AND OF INTENTION TO TRANSFER ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE

(U.C.C. 6101 et seq. and B & P 24073 et seq.)

Escrow No. CEG112626-BW NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a bulk sale is about to be made.

The name(s) and business address of the Seller(s) are:

LHBS YAMA CORP. 1067 South Main Avenue, Fallbrook, CA 92028

Doing Business as: YAMA RESTAURANT LHBS YAMA CORP. 1067 South Main Avenue, Fallbrook, CA 92028

All other business name(s) and address(es) used by the Seller(s) within the 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: NONE

The name(s) and address of the Buyer(s) is/are: YAMA SUSHI GROUP LLC 7728 Rosedale Court, Rosemead, CA 91770

The assets to be sold are described in general as: RESTAURANT and are located at: 1067 South Main Avenue, Fallbrook, CA 92028-3338

The Bulk Sale is intended to be consummated at the o ce of: Central Escrow Group, Inc., 515 West Garvey Ave., Suite 118, Monterey Park, CA 91754 and the anticipated date of sale date is 02/10/26 and is/are located at: 1067 South Main Avenue, Fallbrook, CA 92028-3338.

The type of license to be transferred is/are: On-Sale Beer & Wine Eating Place, #41-593804 now issued for the premises located at: Same as

Above

The bulk sale and transfer of alcoholic beverage license(s) is/ are intended to be consummated at the o ce of: Central Escrow Group, Inc., 515 West Garvey

Ave., Suite 118, Monterey Park, CA 91754 and the anticipated sale date is 02/09/26. The purchase price or consideration in connection with the sale of the business and transfer of the license, is the sum of $300,000.00, including inventory estimated at $, which consist of the following:

DESCRIPTION: AMOUNT: CHECK $30,000.00

CASH $

It has been agreed between the Seller(s)/licensee(s) andthe intended Buyer(s)/transferee(s), as required by Sec. 24073 of the Business and Profession code, 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. Dated: Signature of Seller/Licensee LHBS YAMA CORP. By: Hunkuk Steve Lim, CEO By: Bok Sin Lim, Secretary Signature of Buyer/Applicant YAMA SUSHI GROUP LLC By:/s/ QINLING LIU, Manager 1/23/26 CNS-4003778# CN 31733

Notice of Self Storage Sale

Please take notice Stor’em Self Storage located at 4800 Paci c Hwy San Diego CA 92110 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 at the facility on 2/9/2026 at 1:00PM. Jose Gonzalez unit #F002; Kelsey Lawlor unit #G013; Eric Dutra unit #J006; Ru no Soltero unit #J025; Chelsea Flamenco unit #L04041; Dino Moschetti unit #M033; Alex Oliveira unit #P003. This sale may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Certain terms and conditions apply. 01/23, 01/30/2026 CN 31732

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF DALE L. SYDENSTRICKER Case# 26PE000032C

To all heirs, bene ciaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of Dale L. Sydenstricker

A Petition for Probate has been led by Denise Hendricks, in the Superior Court of California, County of San Diego. The Petition for Probate requests that Denise Hendricks 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: February 18, 2026; Time: 1:30 PM; in Dept.: 502, 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: Amy L. Pierson, Esq. 555 W. Beech St., Ste 400 San Diego CA 92101 Telephone: 619.232.8377 01/16, 01/23, 01/30/2026 CN 31723

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSECHANGE OF NAME CASE# 26CU001055N TO ALL INTERESTED

PERSONS: Petitioner(s): Andrea Eugenia Pavez led a petition with this court for a decree changing name as follows: a. Present name: Andrea Eugenia Pavez change to proposed name: Andrea Eugenia Tovar 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 February 27, 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.

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Filed Date: 01/13/2026

Brad A. Weinreb

Judge of the Superior Court.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC LIEN SALE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the contents of the following storage units will be o ered for sale at public auction for enforcement of storage lien. Storage address: 1566 E. Valley Parkway, Escondido, CA 92027. The Online Auction will be held on Friday - January 30, 2026 per the times shown below. Location of Online Auction: www.storagetreasures.com

Terms are CASH ONLY! Valley Rose Self Storage reserves the right to refuse any bid or cancel the auction. The following units may include, but not limited to electronic items, furniture, & household items, unless otherwise stated.

F-113 Susan Conde at 1:00 PM

F-232 Maria Zafra at 1:15 PM

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ORDER TO SHOW CAUSECHANGE OF NAME CASE# 26CU000583N TO ALL INTERESTED

PERSONS:

Petitioner(s): David Serkowich led a petition with this court for a decree changing name as follows:

a. Present name: David Serkowich change to proposed name: David Myers 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 February 20, 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: 01/09/2026 Brad A. Weinreb Judge of the Superior Court. 01/16, 01/23, 01/30, 02/06/2026 CN 31714

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF RICHARD S. LEAHY aka RICHARD STEWART LEAHY aka RICHARD STUART LEAHY Case# 25PE003628C

To all heirs, bene ciaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of Richard S. Leahy; Richard Stewart Leahy: and Richard Stuart Leahy

A Petition for Probate has

been led by Timothy E. Leahy in the Superior Court of California, County of San Diego.

The Petition for Probate requests that by Timothy E. Leahy 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: February 18, 2026; Time: 1:30 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: Gabriel N. Kontarovsky

171 Saxony Rd., Ste 108 Encinitas CA 92024

Telephone: 661.395.1000 01/16, 01/23, 01/30/2026 CN 31703

This notice is to inform you that California Ballet Association, Inc., a California nonpro t public bene t corporation (the “Corporation”), has commenced proceedings to voluntarily wind up its a airs and dissolve the Corporation by action of its Board of Directors.

According to our records, you may have a claim against the Corporation. All communications concerning any claim should be mailed to

the address shown below.

If you wish to assert a claim, you must do as follows:

1. Provide the following information to substantiate your claim:

• Your legal name and address;

• Amount of the claim;

• Basis for the claim; and

• Any other information you believe may be useful to verify the nature and amount of the claim, including copies of any relevant documents.

2. Send this information to:

Tovella Dowling, PC 501 W. Broadway, Suite 1540 San Diego, CA 92101

3. The claim must be received no later than 120 days following the date of this notice.

NOTE: IF WE DO NOT RECEIVE THE CLAIM ON OR BEFORE THE LAPSE OF 120 DAYS OF THIS NOTICE, YOUR CLAIM MAY BE BARRED IN ITS ENTIRETY.

01/16, 01/23, 01/30/2026

CN 31700

NOTICE OF SALE PERSONAL PROPERTY

Notice is hereby given that undersigned intends to sell the personal property described below to enforce a lien imposed on said property pursuant to sections 21700-21716 of the Business and Professions Code, Section 2328 of the Commercial Code, Section 535 of the Penal Code and provisions of the Civil Code. The undersigned will sell said property by competitive bidding, on or after Tuesday, January 27th, 2026 at 10:00 A.M. or later. Said property has been stored and is located at “SuperStorage”, 148 Robelini Dr., Vista, CA 92083 Auction is to be held online at www.storagetreasures.com

Deny Baltazar Resendiz (5X10)

Gustavo Gutierrez (5X10)

Patricia (Yelice) Rivera (10X10)

Benny (Jesus) Huntsinger (10X10)

Christine (Kay) Winters (10X15)

Christen (Kay) Winters (10X30)

Purchases must be paid for at time of sale in CASH ONLY. All purchased items sold as is, where is. Items must be removed at the time of sale. Sale is subject to cancellation in the event of settlement between owner and obligated party. Advertiser Reserves the right to bid.

Dated this 9th day of January 2026 Auction by Storagetreasures.com: Phone (855)722-8853

SuperStorage 760-727-1070

01/16, 01/23/2026 CN 31696

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSECHANGE OF NAME CASE# 26CU000642N TO ALL INTERESTED

PERSONS: Petitioner(s): Charlene Steinhauer, aka Charlene Belur Steinhauer led a petition with this court for a decree changing name as follows: a. Present name: Charlene Steinhauer, aka Charlene Belur Steinhauer change to proposed name: Charlene Belur 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 February 20, 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: 01/09/2026 Brad A. Weinreb Judge of the Superior Court. 01/16, 01/23, 01/30, 02/06/2026 CN 31694

NOTICE OF SALE PERSONAL PROPERTY

Notice is hereby given that undersigned intends to sell the

personal property described below to enforce a lien imposed on said property pursuant to sections 21700-21716 of the Business and Professions Code, Section 2328 of the Commercial Code, Section 535 of the Penal Code and provisions of the Civil Code. The undersigned will sell said property by competitive bidding, on or after Tuesday, January 27th, 2026 at 10:00 A.M. or later. Said property has been stored and is located at “SuperStorage”, 415 Olive Ave. & 433 Plymouth Dr.,Vista, CA 92083 Auction is to be held online at www.storagetreasures. com

Gabriel Arrazola Maldonado (5x10)

Mike Edwards/Michael Edwards (10x20)

Chris Hood/Christopher Hood (5x10)

Andres J. Casas - Trailer (10x18)

Linsey M. Holder (10x20)

Purchases must be paid for at time of sale in CASH ONLY

All purchased items sold as is, where is. Items must be removed at the time of sale.

Sales are subject to cancellation in the event of settlement between owner and obligated party. Advertiser Reserves the right to bid.

Dated this 8th day of January 2026 Auction by Storagetreasures. com: Phone (855)722-8853

SuperStorage 760-726-1800

01/16, 01/23/2026 CN31687

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 by 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: February 05, 2026; Time: 1:30 PM; in Dept.: 504. 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

01/16, 01/23, 01/30/2026 CN 31684

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSECHANGE OF NAME CASE# 26CU000146N TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS:

Petitioner(s): Michelle Marie Minkler led a petition with this court for a decree changing name as follows: a. Present name: Michelle Marie Minkler change to proposed name: Michelle Marie Noel 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 February 20, 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: 01/05/2026 Brad A. Weinreb Judge of the Superior Court. 01/09, 01/16, 01/23, 01/30/2026 CN 31673

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSECHANGE OF NAME CASE# 25CU069002N TO ALL INTERESTED

PERSONS:

Petitioner(s): Mashell Raylene Nelson led a petition with this court for a decree changing name as follows: a. Present name: Mashell Raylene Nelson change to proposed name: Mashell Raylene Smith 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 February 13, 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: 12/31/2025 Brad A. Weinreb Judge of the Superior Court. 01/09, 01/16, 01/23, 01/30/2026 CN 31662

Summons (Civil Harassment Restraining Order) Citación (Orden de restricción por acoso civil) Case Number: Número de caso: 25CU066003N

1. Person asking for protection: La persona que aolicita protección: William Alfred Arsenault, Jr.

2. Notice to: Avisa a: Cindy Louise Gibbons

The person in 1. is asking for a Civil Harassment Restraining Order against you.

La persona en 1, está pidiendo una orden de restricción por acoso civil contra usted.

You have court date: Tiene una audiencia en la corte:

Date / Fecha: March 04, 2026

Time / Hora: 8:30 AM Dept. / Depto.: N-02

Name and address of the court: Nombre y dirección de la corte: Superior Court of California, County of San Diego Corte Superior de California, Condado de San Diego

325 S. Melrose Drive Vista, CA 92081

What if I don’t go to my court date? If you do not go to your court date, the judge can grant a restraining order that limits your contact with the person in 1. Having a restraining order against you may impact your life in other ways, including preventing you from having guns and ammunition. If you do not go to your court date, the

judge could grant everything that the person in 1. asked the judge to order.

¿Qué pasa si no voy a la audiencia? Si no va a la audiencia, el juez puede dictar una orden de restricción que limita su contacto con la persona en 1. Una orden de restricción en su contra puede tener otras consecuencias, como prohibirle tener armas de fuego y municiones. Si no va a la audiencia, el juez puede ordenar todo lo que pide la persona en 1. How do I nd out what the person in 1. is asking for? To nd out what the person in 1. is asking the judge to order, go to the courthouse listed at the top of page 1. Ask the court clerk to let you see your case le. You will need to give the court clerk your case number, which is listed above and on page 1. The request for restraining order will be on form CH-100, Request for Civil Harassment Restraining Order

¿Cómo puedo entender lo que pide la persona en 1?

Para entender lo que pide la persona on 1, vaya al tribunal en la dirección indicada en la parte superior de la página 1. Pida al secretario de la corte permiso para ver el expediente de su caso. Tendrá que darle al secretario el número de su caso, que aparece arriba y en la página l. La solicitud de una orden de restricción se hace en el formulario CH-100, Solicitud de órdenes de restricción por acoso civil Where can I get help? Free legal information is available at your local court’s self-help center. Go to www.courtsca.gov/ selfhelp to nd your local center.

¿Dónde puedo obtener ayuda?

Puede obtener información legal gratis en el centro de ayuda de su corte. Vea www.courts.ca.gov/selfhelpselfhelpcenters.htm?rdeLocale Attr=es para encontrar el centro de ayuda en su condado.

Do I need a lawyer? You are not required to have a lawyer, but you may want legal advice before your court hearing. For help nding a lawyer, you can visit www.lawhelpca.org or contact your local bar association.

¿ Necesito un abogado? No es obligatorio tener un abogado, pero es posible que quiera consejos legales antes de la audiencia en la corte.Para ayuda a encontrar un abogado, visite www.lawhelpca.org/es/ homepage o contacte al Colegio de Abogados local.

Date; December 30, 2025

s/s G. Mornick

Order on Request to Continue Hearing Case# 25CU066003N

Superior Court of California, County of San Diego North County Division 325 S. Melrose Dr. Vista CA 92081

Protected Party; William Alfred Arsenault Jr.

Restrained Party: Cindy Louise Gibbons

Next Court Date: The request to reschedule the court date is granted. Your court date is rescheduled for the day and time listed below: New Court Date: March 04, 2026 Time: 1:30 PM Dept. N-02

Temporary Restraining Order

There is no Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) in this case until the next court date because: A TRO was not previously granted by the court. Reason Court Date is Rescheduled There is good cause to reschedule the court date. The protected party has not served the restrained party. Serving (Giving) Order to Other Party The request to reschedule was made by the: Protected party Other: Alternate Service by Publication is Approved.

Date: December 30, 2025

s/s Devon L. Lomayesva, Judicial O cer Request for Accommodations Assistive listening systems,

computer-assisted real-time captioning, or sign language interpreter services are available if you ask at least ve days before the hearing. Contact the clerk’s o ce or go to www.courts.ca.gov/forms.htm for Request for Accommodations by Persons With Disabilities and Response (form MC-410). (Civ. Code, § 54.8.)

-Clerk’s Certi cateI certify that this Order on Request to Continue Hearing (Temporary Restraining Order) (CLETS-TEA or TEF) (form EA116) is a true and correct copy of the original on le in the court.

Date: Dec. 30, 2025

Clerk, by:, G. HORNICK Deputy Service of Documents by the Person in 1. SERVICE BY PUBLICATION

Date: 12/11/25

Earl H. Maas III, Judicial O cer NOTICE TO THE PERSON SERVED: You are served. 01/09, 01/16, 01/23, 01/30/2026 CN 31658

NOTICE OF ENTRY OF JUDGEMENT ON SISTERSTATE JUDGEMENT CASE #: 25CU051116N TO JUDGMENT DEBTOR: Adam Schi er aka Adam Jeremy Schi er YOU ARE NOTIFIED

Upon application of the judgment creditor, a judgment against you has been entered in this court as follows:

1. Judgment creditor: Wynn Las Vegas, LLC dba Wynn Las Vegas

2. Amount of judgment entered in this court: $1,227,146.12

This judgment was entered based on a sister-state judgment previously entered against you as follows:

1. Sister state: Nevada

2. Sister-state court: Eighth Judicial District Court, 200 Lewis Ave., LV, NV 89155

3. Judgment entered in sister state on: April 17, 2025

4. Title of case and case number: Wynn Las Vegas, LLC v Adam Schi er – A-24-899789C

A sister-state judgment has been entered against you in a California court. Unless you le a motion to vacate the judgment in this court within 30 DAYS after service of this notice, this judgment will be nal.

This court may order that a writ of execution or other enforcement may issue. Your wages, money, and property could be taken without further warning from the court.

If enforcement procedures have already been issued, the property levied on will not be distributed for 30 days after you are served with this notice. Superior Court of California County of San Diego North County Division 325 S. Melrose Dr., Vista CA 92081

Attorney: Lawrence J. Semenza III, Esq. Semenza Rickard Law 10161 Park Run Dr. #150 Las Vegas CA 89145

Date: September 24, 2025

CLERK OF THE SUPERIOR COURT Clerk, by J. Centeno NOTICE TO THE PERSON SERVED: You are served as an individual judgment debtor. APPLICATION AND ORDER FOR PUBLICATION

Date: 12/23/2025 Clerk of the Superior Court, By C. Terriquez 01/02, 01/09, 01/16, 01/23/2026 CN 31643

Fourth Circuit Court of Davidson County, Tennessee Docket N° 25D1004

SILVERIO DAVID POLANCO

TEJADA (Plainti /Husband)

v. MICAELA POLANCO (Defendant/Wife)

To: MICAELA POLANCO

Take notice that a pleading seeking relief against you has been led in the abovecaptioned action. The nature of

the relief sought is as follows: COMPLAINT FOR DIVORCE. You are required to enter your appearance herein within thirty (30) days after [date of last publication], same being the date of the last publication of this notice, to be held at the Circuit Court located at 1 Public Sq, Nashville, TN, and defend or default will be taken on [thirty days after last publication].

By: CHRISTINE FARLEY RANDELL, ESQ. Attorney for Plainti 2604 Nolensville Pike, Ste C Nashville, TN 37211 (615) 781-6881 01/02, 01/09, 01/16, 01/23/2026 CN 31641

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 Business Name Referred to Above was Filed in San Diego County on: 07/02/2021 and assigned File # 2021-9014142. Fictitious Business Name is being Abandoned By: 1. Rocky Keath Spears, 977 Whimbrel Ct., Carlsbad CA 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: 1. Josue Alejandro Barragan, 1800 Santa Carolina Rd., Chula Vista CA 91913. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: Not Yet Started S/Josue Alejandro Barragan, 01/23, 01/30, 02/06, 02/13/2026 CN 31730

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2026-9000718

Filed: Jan 12, 2026 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Amaxing Fit; B. Amaxing Fit Bridal Alternations. Located at: 1850 Hacienda Dr., Vista CA 92081 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Cecilia Montanez, 1850 Hacienda Dr., Vista CA 92081. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 01/12/2026 S/Cecilia Montanez, 01/23, 01/30, 02/06, 02/13/2026 CN 31729

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2026-9000565 Filed: Jan 09, 2026 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Active Aesthetics. Located at: 2103 S. El Camino Real #206, Oceanside CA 92054 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. My Hair Transplant MD Inc., 2103 S. El Camino Real #206, Oceanside CA 92054. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 01/01/2026 S/Daniel J. Wagner, 01/23, 01/30, 02/06, 02/13/2026 CN 31728

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2026-9000789 Filed: Jan 13, 2026 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Corporate Acumen Partners. Located at: 1867 Black Mustard Ln., Carlsbad CA 92011 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Robert S. Bunshaft Jr., 1867 Black Mustard Ln., Carlsbad CA 92011. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 09/02/2020 S/Robert S. Bunshaft Jr., 01/23, 01/30, 02/06, 02/13/2026 CN 31727

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9023762 Filed: Dec 19, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Perfect Sel e Photo App. Located at: 4605 Niagara Ave., San Diego CA 92107 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Charles Edward Delao, 4605 Niagara Ave., San Diego CA 92107. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 12/13/2025 S/Charles Edward Delao, 01/16, 01/23, 01/30, 02/06/2026 CN 31726

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Fictitious Business Name

Statement #2026-9000218

Filed: Jan 06, 2026 with County of San Diego Recorder/County

Clerk. Fictitious Business

Name(s): A. Annbroidered.

Located at: 33 Linderman St., Oceanside CA 92058 San Diego.

Business Mailing Address:

Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Annamae J. Wille, 33 Linderman St., Oceanside CA 92058. This business is conducted by: An

Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: Not Yet Started S/Annamae J. Wille, 01/16, 01/23, 01/30, 02/06/2026 CN 31725

Fictitious Business Name

Statement #2025-9023387

Filed: Dec 12, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business

Name(s): A. Vitality Pilates & Wellness; B. Vitality PEMF. Located at: 410 S. Melrose

Dr. #212, Vista CA 92081 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: 1106 2nd St. #290, Encinitas CA 92024. Registrant

Name and Business Mailing

Address: 1. Apex Suppliers LLC, 1106 2nd St. #290, Encinitas CA 92024. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company. Registrant

First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 11/02/2025 S/Lindsey Johnson, 01/16, 01/23, 01/30, 02/06/2026 CN 31724

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2026-9000323

Filed: Jan 07, 2026 with County of San Diego Recorder/ County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Mezo. Located at: 211 Fraxinella St., Encinitas CA 92024 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Mezo Beverages LLC, 211 Fraxinella St., Encinitas CA 92024. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company. Registrant First Began to Transact Business

Under the Names(s) Above as of: 02/01/2023 S/Troy Brajkovich, 01/16, 01/23, 01/30, 02/06/2026 CN 31719

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2026-9000742 Filed: Jan 13, 2026 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. AcuMagik; B. Rebekah Faith Acupuncture. Located at: 646 Valley Ave. #C1, Solana Beach CA 92075 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: 3395 Roosevelt St., Carlsbad CA 92008. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Rebekah Faith Stogsdill, 3395 Roosevelt St., 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/Rebekah F. Stogsdill, 01/16, 01/23, 01/30, 02/06/2026 CN 31718

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2026-9000024 Filed: Jan 02, 2026 with County of San Diego Recorder/ County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Voice Box Interpreting. Located at: 6858 Via Verano, Carlsbad CA 92009 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Lisa Marie Revilla, 6858 Via Verano, 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/Lisa Marie Revilla, 01/16, 01/23, 01/30, 02/06/2026 CN 31716

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2026-9000717 Filed: Jan 12, 2026 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Villa Moving. Located at: 10997 Via Abaca, San Diego CA 92126 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Villa Moving LLC, 10997 Via Abaca, San Diego CA 92126. 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/Lewis Emilio Villa, 01/16, 01/23, 01/30,

02/06/2026 CN 31713

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9024091

Filed: Dec 24, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Cyndi’s Coastal Cleaning & Concierge. Located at: 3216 Rancho Companero, Carlsbad CA 92009 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Cynthia Corinne Roberts, 3216 Rancho Companero, 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/Cynthia C. Roberts, 01/16, 01/23, 01/30, 02/06/2026 CN 31712

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2026-9000335

Filed: Jan 07, 2026 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Infoplace USA. Located at: 12463 Rancho Bernardo Rd. #272, San Diego CA 92128 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. CALIFORNIA INFOPLACE, INC., 12463 Rancho Bernardo Rd. #272, San Diego CA 92128. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 04/01/1997 S/John Ford, 01/16, 01/23, 01/30, 02/06/2026 CN 31710

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2026-9000591

Filed: Jan 09, 2026 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Bridge Tales. Located at: 1055 Camino del Sol, San Marcos CA 92069 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Brian David Liss, 1055 Camino del Sol, San Marcos CA 92069. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: Not Yet Started S/Brian David Liss, 01/16, 01/23, 01/30, 02/06/2026 CN 31704

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9022751 Filed: Dec 03, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/ County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Paci c Balance Therapy. Located at: 6852 Briarwood Dr., Carlsbad CA 92011 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Kim Bodie, 6852 Briarwood Dr., Carlsbad CA 92011. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 04/07/2025 S/Kim Bodie, 01/16, 01/23, 01/30, 02/06/2026 CN 31699

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9024311

Filed: Dec 30, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Fitnessteck. Located at: 1494 Crystal Ct., San Marcos CA 92078 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Charles Franklin Doerrer, 1494 Crystal Ct., 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/Charles Franklin Doerrer, 01/16, 01/23, 01/30, 02/06/2026 CN 31698

Fictitious Business Name

Statement #2026-9000562

Filed: Jan 09, 2026 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business

Name(s): A. Lei Babes SD. Located at: 2507 Littleton Rd., El Cajon CA 92020 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Lei Babes SD LLC, 2505 Littleton Rd., El Cajon CA 92020. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 03/28/2025 S/Kathryn Naoko Culbertson, 01/16, 01/23, 01/30, 02/06/2026 CN 31697

Fictitious Business Name

Statement #2025-9024048

Filed: Dec 24, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Moonlight Life Coaching. Located at: 393 Ocean View Ave., Encinitas CA 92024 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: 1106 Second St. #330, Encinitas CA 92024. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Catherine Clarisse Beery, 1106 Second St. #330, Encinitas CA 92024. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: Not Yet Started S/Catherine Clarisse Beery, 01/16, 01/23, 01/30, 02/06/2026 CN 31695

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2026-9000549 Filed: Jan 09, 2026 with County

of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Good OK Plus. Located at: 4632 Caneel Bay Ct., Oceanside CA 92057 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Laura Esguerra, 4632 Caneel Bay Ct., Oceanside CA 92057. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: Not Yet Started S/Laura Esguerra, 01/16, 01/23, 01/30, 02/06/2026 CN 31693

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2026-9000563 Filed: Jan 09, 2026 with County of San Diego Recorder/ County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Mobile Solar Cleaning. Located at: 197 Woodland Pkwy #104, San Marcos CA 92069 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. David Reyes, 197 Woodland Pkwy #104, San Marcos CA 92069. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: Not Yet Started S/David Reyes, 01/16, 01/23, 01/30, 02/06/2026 CN 31692

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2026-9000428

Filed: Jan 08, 2026 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. AG47 Ventures. Located at: 4901 Moreno Blvd. #316, San Diego CA 92117 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Hayden Gerson, 4901 Moreno Blvd. #316, San Diego CA 92117; 2. David Leddick, 4901 Moreno Blvd. #315, San Diego CA 92117. This business is conducted by: A General Partnership. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: Not Yet Started S/Hayden Gerson, 01/16, 01/23, 01/30, 02/06/2026 CN 31691

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2026-9000524 Filed: Jan 08, 2026 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Human Touch Property Care. Located at: 1727 S. Tremont St. #B, Oceanside CA 92054 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Carol Ann Gosney, 1727 S. Tremont St. #B, Oceanside CA 92054. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 01/08/2026 S/Carol Ann Gosney, 01/16, 01/23, 01/30, 02/06/2026 CN 31690

Statement of Abandonment of Use of Fictitious Business Name #2026-9000109 Filed: Jan 05, 2026 with San Diego County Recorder/County Clerk.

Fictitious Business Name(s) To Be Abandoned: A. Little Zeus Greek Food. Located at: 5812 Van Allen Way #125, Carlsbad CA 92008 San Diego. Mailing

Address: Same. The Fictitious Business Name Referred to Above was Filed in San Diego County on: 03/18/2025 and assigned File # 2025-9005458.

Fictitious Business Name is being Abandoned By: 1. Katherine Kitsios, 5812 Van Allen Way #125, Carlsbad CA 92008. The Business is Conducted by: An Individual S/ Katherine Kitsios, 01/16, 01/23, 01/30, 02/06/2025 CN 31685

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2026-9000309

Filed: Jan 07, 2026 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Wellthy Life. Located at: 17190 Bernardo Center Dr., San Diego CA 92128 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: PO Box 28103,, San Diego CA 92198. Registrant Name and Business Mailing

Address: 1. Katherine Rebecca Stallings Kre t, PO Box 28103, San Diego CA 92198. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: Not Yet Started S/Katherine Rebecca Stallings Kre t, 01/16, 01/23, 01/30, 02/06/2026 CN 31682

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2026-9000267

Filed: Jan 06, 2026 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business

Name(s): A. Good Papa Crew. Located at: 2717 Paradise Rd., Carlsbad CA 92009 San Diego.

Business Mailing Address: 600 W. Broadway Ste 700-100A, PMB 70191, San Diego CA 92101. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Good Papa Crew LLC, 600 W. Broadway Ste 700-100A, PMB 70191, San Diego CA 92101. 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/Franz Espiritu, 01/16, 01/23, 01/30, 02/06/2026 CN 31678

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2026-9000239

Filed: Jan 06, 2026 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. OG Painting. Located at: 1707 Walton St., Oceanside CA 92058 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Omar Granados, 1707 Walton St., Oceanside CA 92056. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 11/30/2025 S/Omar Granados, 01/09, 01/16, 01/23, 01/30/2026 CN 31677

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9023123 Filed: Dec 09, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/ County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Orbit U Store. Located at: 437 W. San Marcos Blvd., San Marcos CA 92069 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Stomar Inc., 437 W. San Marcos Blvd., San Marcos CA 92069. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 12/09/2025 S/Amy Williams, 01/09, 01/16, 01/23, 01/30/2026 CN 31675

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2026-9000016 Filed: Jan 02, 2026 with County of San Diego Recorder/County

Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Bagel Dog and the Juice Gira e. Located at: 30833 Prairie Sun Way, Murrieta CA 92563 Riverside. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Sean Michael Richardson, 30833 Prairie Sun Way, Murietta CA 92563. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: Not Yet Started S/Sean Michael Richardson, 01/09, 01/16, 01/23, 01/30/2026 CN 31674

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2026-9000094 Filed: Jan 05, 2026 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Flores Maris. Located at: 924 Marguerite Ln., Carlsbad CA 92011 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Adele Marie Doninguez, 924 Marguerite Ln., Carlsbad CA 92011.

Located at: 2270 Camino Vida Roble #E, Carlsbad CA 92011 San Diego. Business

Mailing Address: Same.

Registrant Name and Business

Mailing Address: 1. Southwind Commerce LLC, 688 Caudor St., Encinitas CA 92024. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company.

Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 12/01/2025 S/Toby Bost, 01/09, 01/16, 01/23, 01/30/2026 CN 31665

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9024230

Filed: Dec 30, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/ County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Best in Class Education. Located at: 4435 Foxhollow Ct., San Diego CA 92130 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Innovista Holding Ventures, Inc., 4435 Foxhollow Ct., San Diego CA 92130. This business is conducted by: A Corporation.

Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: Not Yet Started S/Yaxin Shui, 01/09, 01/16, 01/23, 01/30/2026 CN 31664

Fictitious Business Name

Statement #2025-9024233

Filed: Dec 30, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business

Name(s): A. Sight History. Located at: 11425 Sierra Rojo Rd., Valley Center CA 92082 San Diego. Business Mailing

Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing

Address: 1. Jonathan Khouri, 11425 Sierra Rojo Rd., Valley Center CA 92082. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: Not Yet Started S/Jonathan Khouri, 01/09, 01/16, 01/23, 01/30/2026 CN 31663

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9024060

Filed: Dec 24, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business

Name(s): A. North Coastal Family Advocacy. Located at: 744 Val Sereno Dr., Encinitas CA 92024 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Julie Golokow Banuelos, 744 Val Sereno Dr., Encinitas CA 92024. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: Not Yet Started S/Julie Golokow Banuelos, 01/09, 01/16, 01/23, 01/30/2026 CN 31661

Fictitious Business Name

Statement #2025-9024156

Filed: Dec 29, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/ County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Leucadia Wealth Partners, Inc; B. DBA Balboa Wealth Partners. Located at: 101-103 S. Coast Hwy, Oceanside CA 92054 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: 992 Orpheus Ave., Encinitas CA 92024. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Leucadia Wealth Partners, Inc., 992 Orpheus Ave., Encinitas CA 92024. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 12/22/2021 S/Cheryl Jean Gruetzmacher, 01/09, 01/16, 01/23, 01/30/2026 CN 31659

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9022697 Filed: Dec 02, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/ County Clerk. Fictitious

Business Name(s): A. Peace of Mind Designs. Located at: 1700 Aviara Pkwy #130249, Carlsbad CA 92013 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. EFAM Enterprises Inc., 1700 Aviara Pkwy #130249, Carlsbad CA 92013. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 06/01/2011 S/Chris Gulliver, 01/09, 01/16, 01/23, 01/30/2026 CN 31657

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9024231 Filed: Dec 30, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Shred Club. Located at: 121A N. Granados Ave., Solana Beach CA 92075 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: PO Box 901, Solana Beach CA 92075. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. R E Johnson Inc., PO Box 901, Solana Beach CA 92075. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 12/30/2025 S/Ronald Eric Johnson, 01/09, 01/16, 01/23, 01/30/2026 CN 31655

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9023957

Filed: Dec 23, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Ideal Fence. Located at: 3514 De Leone Rd., San Marcos CA 92069 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Fernando Lopez, 3514 De Leone Rd., San Marcos CA 92069. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 12/11/2025 S/Fernando Lopez, 01/09, 01/16, 01/23, 01/30/2026 CN 31654

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9023246

Filed: Dec 11, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Pattern Crafters. Located at: 3815 Crownpoint Ct., Carlsbad CA 92010 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Publishing Consultants

Inc., 3815 Crownpoint Ct., Carlsbad CA 92010. 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 C. Bridgeman, 01/02, 01/09, 01/16, 01/23/2026 CN 31649

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9023160

Filed: Dec 10, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/ County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Inner Child Theater Camp. Located at: 1039 Loretta Ln., Carlsbad CA 92008 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. ICTC LLC, 1039 Loretta Ln., 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: 02/01/2025 S/Evin Rose Terranova, 01/02, 01/09, 01/16, 01/23/2026 CN 31648

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9023800

Filed: Dec 22, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business

Name(s): A. Infoplace USA. Located at: 12463 Rancho Bernardo Rd. #272, San Diego CA 92128 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. California Infoplace Inc., 12463 Rancho Bernardo Rd. #272, San Diego CA 92128. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 04/01/1997 S/John Ford, 01/02, 01/09, 01/16, 01/23/2026 CN 31647

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9023866

Filed: Dec 22, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business

Name(s): A. Your Mortgage Shop; B. Team Synergy Realty. Located at: 516 Peach Way, San Marcos CA 92069 San Diego.

Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Continental Mortgage Services Inc., 516 Peach Way, San Marcos CA 92069. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above

as of: 07/21/2020 S/Allan

B. Ellis, 01/02, 01/09, 01/16, 01/23/2026 CN 31646

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9024150

Filed: Dec 29, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business

Name(s): A. Victory Sprinkler. Located at: 1381 N. Vulcan Ave. #A, Encinitas CA 92024 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. ALIA LLC, 1381 N. Vulcan Ave. #A, Encinitas CA 92024. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 12/27/2025 S/Christian Heaviland, 01/02, 01/09, 01/16, 01/23/2026 CN 31645

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9024158

Filed: Dec 29, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/ County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Salty Goddess Network. Located at: 1352 Bonnie Blu Cir., Encinitas CA 92024 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Maica Peterson, 1352 Bonnie Blu Cir., Encinitas CA 92024. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 12/28/2025 S/Maica Peterson, 01/02, 01/09, 01/16, 01/23/2026 CN 31644

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9023578

Filed: Dec 17, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Truly Nourish. Located at: 1578 Warmlands Ave., Vista CA 92084 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: 1255 E. Vista Way #331, Vista CA 92084. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Kelly Joy Williams, 1255 E. Vista Way #331, Vista CA 92084. This business is conducted by: An

Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: Not Yet Started S/Kelly Joy Williams, 01/02, 01/09, 01/16, 01/23/2026 CN 31642

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9024114 Filed: Dec 26, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/ County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. EG Restoration. Located at: 757 N. Twin Oaks Valley Rd., 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., 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/Armando Blancarte, 01/02, 01/09, 01/16, 01/23/2026 CN 31640

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9024032

Filed: Dec 24, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Big Ladle. Located at: 9240 Bramble Rd., La Mesa CA 91942 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Marwan Balka, 9240 Bramble Rd., La Mesa CA 91942. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: Not Yet Started S/Marwan Balka, 01/02, 01/09, 01/16, 01/23/2026 CN 31638

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9023014 Filed: Dec 08, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/ County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. POPLAB PHOTOBOOTH; B. POPLAB. Located at: 2712 Transportation Ave. #K, National City CA 91950 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address:

1. POPLAB PHOTOBOOTH LLC, 2712 Transportation Ave. #K, National City CA 91950. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 11/20/2025 S/Natalia Betancur, 01/02, 01/09, 01/16, 01/23/2026 CN 31636

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9023730 Filed: Dec 19, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/ County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. CAT Communications; B. J. Enriquez Photography; C. rideSEH. Located at: 974 Idyllwild Way, San Marcos CA 92078 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Jeroen Enriquez, 974 Idyllwild Way, San Marcos CA 92078. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 01/01/2025 S/Jeroen Enriquez, 01/02, 01/09, 01/16, 01/23/2026 CN 31635

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9023867

Filed: Dec 22, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/ County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Valiant Home Remodeling. Located at: 1034 Evergreen Dr., Encinitas CA 92024 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. MG BuildWorks LLC, 1034 Evergreen Dr., Encinitas CA 92024. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: Not Yet Started S/Max Gatenby, 01/02, 01/09, 01/16, 01/23/2026 CN 31634

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9023279 Filed: Dec 11, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business

Name(s): A. Moonlit Path Psychotherapy; B. Moonlit Path Healing. Located at: 5648 Hamill Ave., San Diego CA 92120 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: PO Box 711894, Santee CA 92072. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Victoria Buskirk, PO Box 711894, Santee CA 92072. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: Not Yet Started S/Victoria Buskirk, 01/02, 01/09, 01/16, 01/23/2026 CN 31633 Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9022026 Filed: Nov 19, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. JC Bodywork and Fitness. Located at: 101 River Park Dr. #332, San

EVENTS CALENDAR

Jan. 23

‘ THE APIARY’

The San Diego premiere of an enthralling and funny new work by Kate Douglas, “The Apiary,” is a funny and thrilling story set in a synthetic honeybee laboratory twenty years in the future. The play follows four women tasked with keeping the last surviving colonies alive until a shocking discovery inside the hive turns their work, their loyalties, and their futures upside down. $27-$35, Jan. 23 to Feb. 22 at New Village Arts, 2787 State St, Carlsbad.

FARMING FRIDAYS

Join us on the farm for Farming Fridays, an opportunity to get your hands in the soil, connect with our farm and farmers, and learn some basic regenerative farming skills. We’ll make sure you leave with some farm fresh veggies. Free (RSVP online), 9-11 a.m. on Jan. 23 at Fox Point Farms, 1200 Fox Point Farms Lane, Encinitas.

‘DEAD MOOSE’

Oceanside Theatre Company presents the world premiere of “Dead Moose,” the story of Job, an 18-year-old who miraculously survives a car accident with a moose. Returning home from the hospital, he begins to reassess his life in a series of non-linear vignettes — grappling with questions of death, fate, and religion. $20-$40, Jan. 23 to Feb. 1 at Sunshine Brooks Theater, 217 N Coast Hwy, Oceanside.

DONNA ORBITS THE MOON

A comedic one-woman show about anger, grief, Apollo 11, and the importance of baked goods. $45, 7:30 p.m. on Jan. 23 at Scripps Ranch Theatre, 9783 Avenue of Nations, San Diego.

BONNEVILLE 7

Bonneville 7, a high energy San Diego based rockabilly trio, performs live at Nick G’s with Rip Carson. Free, 6 p.m. on Jan. 23 at Nick & G’s Restaurant, 6106 Paseo Delicias, Rancho Santa Fe.

CONCERTO NIGHT

Music by the Sea’s artistic director, cellist Paul Tseng, along with Justin Hansen, who masterfully re-creates the entire orchestra part on the piano, perform Saint Saens Cello Concerto No. 1 in A minor, Faure Elegy, Massanet Meditation from Thais and more. $13$23, 7-9 p.m. Jan. 23 at Encinitas Library, 540 Cornish Drive, Encinitas.

‘SEUSSICAL’

Award-winning Ovation Theatre proudly presents the fantastical, magical, musical extravaganza Seussical opening January 16th in San Marcos. $27$35, Jan. 23-25 at Howard Brubeck Theatre at Palomar College, 1140 W Mission Rd, San Marcos.

COFFEE CONNECTIONS

This facilitated networking gives members, and prospective members, a chance to discuss a hot topic with other professionals, all while enjoying a cup of coffee and custom donut. Free (register online), 8:15 a.m. on Jan. 23 at Broad Street Dough Co., 967 S Coast Hwy 101 Ste 109B, Encinitas.

CLIPPERS VS. OKC

Join us as the San Diego Clippers host the Oklahoma City Blue. First 2,000 fans will score a sheet of Clippers temporary tattoos. Perfect for kids, superfans, and anyone who wants to show off their San Diego Clippers spirit. $12-$388, 7:30 p.m. Jan. 23 at Frontwave Arena, 3475 Hero Dr, Oceanside.

CRUISIN’ GRAND

Cruisin’ Grand is honored to be called one of the best cruises in the country. We try to keep it simple, and focus only on what works with our community history, namely 1973 and earlier American-made classics, customs, vintage, muscle, and hot rods cruising Grand Ave, just like they did 50 years ago. Free, 4-9 p.m. on Jan. 23 at Grand Avenue and Broadway, Escondido.

‘LOVE ON JUPITER’ La Costa Canyon High School Events presents

“Love on Jupiter.” A pirate captain’s life is thrown off course by the unexpected arrival of a young boy and a castaway woman on the ship, Jupiter. A full length, original play by Amylia Thornbush, Julia Robinson, and Ireland Moore, with original music by Asher Marc. $6-$16, Jan. 2324, La Costa Canyon High School Theater, 1 Maverick Way, Carlsbad.

Jan. 24

ALEJANDRO ENRICH

A Buenos Aires-born jazz vocalist and saxophonist, Alejandro Godoy Enrich brings a sophisticated yet wildly engaging solo show that blends instrumental mastery with charismatic stage presence. Free, 5 p.m. (doors open at 4:30 p.m.) on Jan. 24 at Ruby G. Schulman Auditorium, Carlsbad City Library, 1775 Dove Ln, Carlsbad.

‘LOUISA GILLIS’

A haunting incident from 40 years ago ignites this explosive world premiere about the devastating ripple effects of revenge. Joanna McClelland Glass’s searing new drama weaves a sophisticated psychological thriller about family bonds, betrayal, and the possibility of healing. $68.50, through Feb. 8 at North Coast Repertory Theatre, 987 Lomas Santa Fe Dr. Ste. D, Solana Beach.

THE DINNER DETECTIVE

Solve a hilarious whodunit over a multi-course dinner at The Dinner Detective Carlsbad, where anyone could be the killer, even at your table. $107.29, 6-9 p.m. Jan. 24 at The Cassara

Carlsbad Tapestry Collection by Hilton, 5805 Armada Dr, Carlsbad.

DRAGON QUEST BUDDIES

Children ages 4-12 are invited to bring a buddy for an exciting day of ninja-style adventure, fun skills training, teamwork challenges, and our epic Dragon Quest activities. No buddy? No problem — every student and friend can join the fun. This free event is perfect for new families looking to try martial arts and for current students wanting to level up their journey. Free, 9-11 a.m. on Jan. 24 at Encinitas Karate, 1323 Encinitas Blvd, Encinitas.

CBAD CARS

Cbad Cars is a local car meet for all car enthusiasts. All vehicles welcome, from European and domestic to muscle cars, hot rods, Japanese tuners and more. Hang out, drink coffee and check out each other’s vehicles. Free, 7-9 a.m. on Jan. 24 at Poinsettia Village, 7130 Avenida Encinas, Carlsbad.

CHA CHA DANCE PARTY

Start the new year by learning the cha cha at Sandpipers Dance Club’s monthly dance party. Professional ballroom dance teachers Bill and Beth Davenport will teach cha cha basics at this fun event. Singles, couples and families are welcome. Casual attire. Partner and dance experience not needed. Free, 6 p.m. on Jan. 24 at San Dieguito United Methodist Church, 170 Calle Magdalena Street, Encinitas.

CONFLICT WORKSHOP

At work, school, in the community or even among

family members holding different viewpoints, we’ve all seen a rise in divisiveness that can often spark larger conflict. When emotions intensify, conflicts escalate, leaving people more at odds than they were before. At this workshop we learn National Conflict Resolution Center’s de-escalation techniques to navigate difficult conversations. Free-$15, 6-9 p.m. Jan. 24 at Cove Meeting Room, Earl Warren Middle School, 155 Stevens Avenue, Solana Beach.

Jan. 25

‘STRINGS THROUGH TIME’

Cabrillo Chamber Orchestra, under guest conductor Fung Ho, performs four great works from the 18th through the 20th centuries. $15-$30, 4-5:45 p.m. Jan. 25 at Incarnation Lutheran Church, 16889 Espola Rd, Poway.

ECO-WASTE RECYCLING

Free TV and computer recycling drive at the Discovery Campus. AHLF receives a portion of the proceeds. No need to RSVP, just come by. Free, 9 a.m. Jan. 25 at Agua Hedionda Lagoon Foundation Discovery Campus, 1580 Cannon Road, Carlsbad.

LEUCADIA MARKET

The Leucadia Certified Farmers’ Market consists of more than 75 vendors selling organic, locally grown produce, beautiful cut flowers, and potted plants. You will also find local artisan food vendors selling specialty items such as marinades, pastas, meats, cheeses, and baked goods. Free, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Jan. 25 at Paul Ecke Central School, 185 Union Street, Encinitas.

Jan. 27

GOP WOMEN LUNCH

Carlsbad Republican Women will hear from Paula Whitsell, chair of the Republican Party of San Diego County, who will discuss the party’s plans for the 2026 election and how members can get involved. Joining her is Sasha Reva, field representative for Turning Point USA. $44-$49 (RSVP online), 11 a.m. Jan. 27 at Holiday Inn, 2725 Palomar Airport Road, Carlsbad.

Jan. 28

FORTUNATE SON

The longest-running

tribute to Creedence Clearwater Revival, Fortunate Son continues to rock fans around the world with the band’s catalogue of timeless hits. $25.50-$49, 7 p.m. on Jan. 28 and Feb. 4, 11, 18 and 25 at Theatre at the Welk, 8860 Lawrence Welk Dr, Escondido.

Jan. 30

FIREFIGHTERS 10K

Families, community members, and supporters of the fire service are invited to participate in the inaugural Firefighters for Hope – Cancer Walk, a 10K walk/run through Poway to support the mission of the Firefighter Cancer Support Network. Donations start at $25, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Jan. 30 at Country Montessori School, 12642 Monte Vista Rd, Poway.

Jan. 31

TRADES EXPO

A premier show for the plumbing, heating and cooling industry. Featuring training sessions, tool sales, day-only promos and more. Explore the latest industry trends, connect with experts, and discover innovative products and services. Free (register online), 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Jan. 31 at Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd, Del Mar.

STEVE POSTELL

Accomplished singer, songwriter, guitarist, composer and producer. $35, 7 p.m. at Museum of Making Music, 5790 Armada Dr, Carlsbad.

Feb. 1

TOM CHAPIN

Hudson Valley troubadour Tom Chapin, in a rare visit to San Diego County, is joined by local musician Joel Rafael. $20-$25, 4-6 p.m. Feb. 1 at Pilgrim United Church of Christ, 2020 Chestnut Ave, Carlsbad.

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1. LITERATURE: Who was the first Canadian to win the Nobel Prize in Literature?

1. LITERATURE: Who was the first Canadian to win the Nobel Prize in Literature?

2. MYTHOLOGY: What is the home of the Greek gods?

3. LANGUAGE: Which language is the second most spoken in Canada?

1. LITERATURE: Who was the first Canadian to win the Nobel Prize in Literature?

2. MYTHOLOGY: What is the home of the Greek gods?

3. LANGUAGE: Which language is the second most spoken in Canada?

4. HISTORY: Which explorer sailed around Africa to discover a trade route between Europe and India?

5. MOVIES: What is the name of Elle Woods’ Chihuahua in “Legally Blonde”?

6. GAMES: In what year was the original Pac-Man video game released?

7. TELEVISION: What is the name of the town where “Hart of Dixie” is set?

8. FOOD & DRINK: Which popular fruit has seeds on the outside?

9. MEDICAL TERMS: What is the common name for alopecia?

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2. Mount Olympus.

3. French.

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7. TELEVISION: What is the name of the town where “Hart of Dixie” is set?

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4. Vasco da Gama.

5. Bruiser.

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9. MEDICAL TERMS: What is the common name for alopecia?

10. GEOGRAPHY: In which country are the Cliffs of Moher located? Answers

1. Short story author Alice Munro, 2013.

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Changing the cancer narrative

Carlsbad woman raises awareness of cervical cancer

By Cameron Adams

Farrah Adams had a lot going on between her catering business, a large boxer dog and an active social life that included girls’ trips to wine country and vacations with her husband, Rich.

Then, at age 46, Adams began experiencing heavy periods and a dull pain in her lower back. She said that despite the seemingly subtle symptoms, she knew something was wrong.

“I was looking for answers at that point,” Adams said.

It had been close to six years since the Carlsbad resident had her last Pap smear, despite recommendations to get one every three to five years. Adams ultimately underwent a series of tests, including biopsies of her cervix and uterus, which revealed in March 2023 that she had stage 3 cervical cancer.

She is sharing her story with The Coast News to encourage women to get regular Pap smears as part of a proactive approach to reproductive health. January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month.

In 2025, an estimated 13,360 women were diagnosed with the disease, according to the National Cancer Institute. The human papillomavirus, or HPV, is the most common cause of cervical cancer.

“I think what we should do is not look at cancer as a one-stop shop for everybody,” Adams said. “No two journeys are the same. I think you need to look at your diagnosis and listen to your doctors and get a game plan for yourself instead of worrying about ‘what if?’”

Following her diagnosis, Adams was introduced to Dr. Jo Marie Janco, director of the gynecologic cancer program at Scripps Cancer Center and a Scripps Clinic physician. Janco helped quarterback Adams’ treatment plan and performed the hysterectomy.

“We put together a multidisciplinary team with a medical oncologist to help with the chemotherapy, a radiation oncologist, whose expertise is in radiation treatment,” Janco said.

Adams underwent six rounds of chemotherapy and 32 rounds of radiation as part of the treatment plan. Repeated testing over the last two years has shown no signs of a cancer recurrence.

Adams said one misconception was that the treatments were more manageable with her lifestyle than she had thought they might be.

“I wasn’t deathly ill,” she said. “I was able to get outside and have walks and do a routine.”

That routine included three walks per day with her dog, “big boxer boy.”

“He’s actually been my little sidekick through all this,” she said.

Janco continues to monitor Adams regularly.

“It’s important to really stay in touch with your doctor to get screened and make sure you develop an individualized and appropriate plan for yourself,” Janco said.

to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

“It’s important for men to be aware that they have a role here too,” Janco said. “HPV is prevalent in all of us and they should consider being vaccinated as well. It’s not just about women.”

Adams said talking to the media about her cancer journey was “out of my com-

We’ve gotten better about talking about breast cancer, which had similar stigmas. I think we need to do the same thing about gynecologic cancer and normalize it. It’s part of your health. It’s part of your body.”

Dr. Jo Marie Janco Director of Gynecologic Cancer, Scripps Cancer Center

Adams said Janco also recommended acupuncture as part of a holistic approach, which she appreciated.

“As a health care community, we’re here to help,” Janco said. “It’s no judgment. People really should feel very comfortable talking to their doctors about any issues or concerns.”

She added that an important part of the cervical cancer awareness effort is normalizing conversations around what can be a difficult subject for many women.

“I think we’ve gotten a lot better about talking about breast cancer, which had similar stigmas back in the day,” Janco said. “I think we need to do the same thing about gynecologic cancer and normalize it. It’s part of your health. It’s part of your body.”

Janco added that another proactive step people can take is to get vaccinated against HPV. The vaccine has been approved for people ages 9 to 45, according

fort zone.”

“But at the same time, if it helps one person then that’s what I’m here for,” she said. “I know it’s private, but at the same time, you’ve just got to make time for it and not be so scared to schedule appointments and do your due diligence.”

Adams added that the experience has also reminded her of what makes life great.

“Don’t sweat the small stuff and definitely live life to the fullest,” she said.

Adams said she is “grateful for every day that I have [because] tomorrow’s not promised for any of us.”

Cancer group names Valencia board chair

The local cancer research philanthropic organization Curebound announced Jan. 20 that it has appointed Rick Valencia as chair of its board of directors, succeeding co-founder

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Bill Koman, who will continue to serve as chairman emeritus.

Valencia brings a personal commitment to Curebound’s mission following the loss of his wife, Stacey, to cancer in 2024. He and his daughter Aubrey lead Race for Stace, one of the organization’s top Curebound Cancer Challenge fundraising teams. Valencia has served on the Curebound board since January 2025.

“As board chair, my focus is simple: fund and advance scientific discoveries that can save lives — and do it now, at a time when government funding for early-stage research is under critical pressure,’’ he said. “Cancer remains a leading cause of death in the United States. Private philanthropy and corporate partnerships must step forward to accelerate promising science and bring treatments to patients faster.’’

Valencia is a partner at CEO Coaching International and serves on the boards of CONNECT San Diego and the TL Foundation. He founded and scaled Qualcomm Life, “pioneering wireless-enabled technologies that improved access to care and advanced patient outcomes,’’ a statement from Curebound read.

Curebound was founded by Bill and Amy Koman and Fernanda and the late Ralph Whitworth in 2021. It has grown rapidly and last year raised $11.5 million in a single day with its Concert for Cures, featuring Elton John.

The semi-retired John, 78, returned to the stage to raise money for the organization, which invests strategic funding for cancer research. Since launching in 2022, Concert for Cures has raised $20 million to support early-phase adult and pediatric cancer research at Southern California’s premier research institutions.

To date, Curebound has funded $51.5 million in cancer research.

— City News Service

— The four-person crew from NASA’s SpaceX Crew-11 mission to the International Space Station safely splashed down into the Pacific Ocean at 12:41 a.m. Jan. 15 off the coast of San Diego County.

Teams aboard the recovery ship, including two fast boats, secured the SpaceX Dragon capsule and confirmed it was safe for recovery, according to NASA. After the fast-boat teams completed their work, the recovery ship moved into position to hoist Dragon onto the main deck, with the astronauts aboard.

Crew members began exiting the capsule at 1:28 a.m., led by Mike Fincke, its captain, who assists the commander in maneuvering the capsule. He was followed by fellow NASA astronaut Zena Cardman, the commander, who is responsible for the overall success of the mission, the safety of the crew and the spacecraft and manages ascent and entry.

Kimiya Yui, a Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency astronaut, was the third to exit. Russian cosmonaut Oleg Platonov was the last to exit. They were both mission specialists, astronauts with mission-specific duties.

Each crew member was placed on a gurney upon exiting and immediately carried to a nearby medical tent for evaluation. They were scheduled for transport to a hospital following their initial evaluations.

It took eight minutes to get all four crew members off the spacecraft.

Following a planned overnight hospital stay, the crew returned to NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston to reunite with their families and undergo standard post-flight reconditioning and evaluations, according to NASA.

The Dragon undocked from the International Space Station’s Harmony module at 2:20 p.m. Pacific Standard Time on Jan. 14 to begin the trip back to

Earth, according to NASA.

NASA announced the week before that the crew would leave the International Space Station about one month earlier than originally planned due to a medical concern for a crew member, who was not identified and only described as stable. Due to medical privacy, “it is not appropriate for NASA to share more details about the crew member,’’ the agency announced.

It was the first time in NASA history that a space mission was cut short because of a medical issue.

During their 167-day mission, the four crew members traveled nearly 71 million miles and completed more than 2,670 orbits around Earth, according to NASA. Crew-11 conducted hundreds of hours of research, maintenance, and technology demonstrations. The crew members also celebrated the 25th anniversary of continuous human presence aboard the orbiting laboratory on Nov. 2.

The mission was Fincke’s fourth spaceflight, Yui’s second, and the first for both Cardman and Platonov. Fincke has logged 549 days in space, fourth among all NASA astronauts. Peggy Whitson holds the NASA record with 695 days.

The world record is held by Russian Oleg Kononenko, 1,111 days.

“I couldn’t be prouder of our astronauts and the teams on the ground at NASA, SpaceX, and across our international partnerships,’’ NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman said. “Their professionalism and focus kept the mission on track, even with an adjusted timeline.

In the Artemis II mission, four astronauts will venture around the Moon, marking the first crewed mission on NASA’s path to establishing a long-term presence there for science and exploration.

The mission will take place no later than April, according to NASA.

Coastal rail service halted

By City News Service

OCEANSIDE — The North County Transit District reminded the public this week that all coastal rail service between San Diego and Oceanside will be suspended this weekend for routine maintenance and work on major projects.

The closure will take place Saturday and Sunday, with regular service to resume Monday, according to the NCTD.

Work projects are scheduled for Del Mar Bluffs Stabilization Phase 5, Batiquitos Lagoon Double Track in Carlsbad, E Street in Encinitas, Miramar Hill, Palm Street, Noell Street, Beech Street and Washington Street in San Diego.

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cording to city documents. Once the position is filled, the contract will no longer be necessary.

The council also adopted a resolution ratifying the proclamation of a storm-related local emergency to repair storm drain infrastructure in coastal bluffs near Carlsbad Boulevard and Solamar Drive. Following heavy rainfall around the new year, the city learned of a roughly 15-foot-deep sinkhole on Jan. 2, according to city documents.

California State Parks owns the property along the bluffs, but the city holds a 10-foot-wide utility easement at a drainage site near where the sinkhole emerged, according to city documents. The storm drain infrastructure in the area was originally constructed in the 1950s.

For emergencies such as this, the city can fast-track the bidding process through a less formal mechanism if the repair costs are less than

No passenger or freight trains will operate during the closures but other test trains, construction vehicles and equipment will be active along the railroad rightof-way and on the tracks throughout the weekend.

Officials advised residents along the corridor to remain alert and only cross the rail line at designated rail crossings.More information on rail service closures can be found at GoNCTD.com/Alerts.

Little change to average gas price

The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in San Diego Coun-

$220,000. Estimates for the repair work range from $250,000 to $350,000, and the work requires council approval of a resolution authorizing the city manager to direct repairs using formal emergency construction procurement procedures.

The City Council also adopted an ordinance establishing the intersection of State Street and Laguna Drive as an "all-way" stop. The issue was first heard at a December 2025 meeting before being ratified Jan. 13, according to city documents.

The work is expected to cost $10,000 and includes adding “All-Way” signs at the stop signs, removing rapid-flashing beacons, and repainting the pavement, according to city documents.

Other projects

In addition to the projects approved as part of the $3 million package, several infrastructure improvements are scheduled to begin this year in the Barrio neighborhood, including pe-

ty dropped one-tenth of a cent Wednesday to $4.388, one day after rising onetenth of a cent.

The average price is 1.1 cents less than one week ago, 12.3 cents lower than one month ago and 15.6 cents below what it was one year ago, according to figures from the AAA and Oil Price Information Service.

It has dropped $2.047 since rising to a record $6.435 on Oct. 5, 2022.

The national average price rose 1.1 cents to $2.833, after dropping four of the past five days. It is seven-tenths of a cent less than one week ago, 2.5 cents lower than one month ago and 29.3 cents below what it was one year ago.

destrian lighting upgrades, traffic safety improvements and replacement of aging water and sewer pipelines.

The first project slated to begin construction will install more than 100 new pedestrian lights along sidewalks throughout the Barrio. The lighting improvements are expected to be completed this fall.

Construction is also underway along Carlsbad Boulevard between Pine and Tamarack avenues to replace four aging beach access stairs and widen the sidewalk between Pine and Cherry avenues by 2.5 feet.

Built in the 1980s, the existing stairs and sidewalk have deteriorated due to concrete damage, exposed rebar and erosion.

The project will also replace streetlight poles and reinforce the coastal bluff. Construction is scheduled in two phases through spring 2027, and traffic will be reduced to one lane in each direction during construction, with temporary sidewalk, stair and parking closures expected.

A RENDERING of the proposed 199-unit Olive Park Apartments, a 100% affordable apartment complex estimated to cost $144 million, or $723,618 per unit, a majority of which will be financed with bonds and tax credits. Courtesy photo

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contingent on the successful issuance of both the revenue bonds and Low-Income Housing Tax Credits, which are expected to fund the majority of the project.

The council approved the financing by a 4-1 vote, with Mayor Esther Sanchez opposed.

Sanchez also voted against the project last year, citing concerns about increased traffic on College Boulevard between Olive Drive and Oceanside Boulevard.

During public comment, Sandra Martinez questioned why the project was being “refinanced” and expressed skepticism over the per-unit construction

cost.

“How could it possibly cost $700,000 per unit? That seems ridiculous to me,” she said. “That means if you’re actually retailing it, you’d be retailing for $1.4 million. I don’t believe it. Some of that money is going somewhere that doesn’t make any sense. You’re doing multi-story units, very compact — there’s no way it costs that amount.”

Housing and Neighborhood Services Director Leilani Hines said the project was not actually being refinanced, explaining that the terminology was required under TEFRA and the Internal Revenue Code.

“In practicality, the bond issuance is for the financing of the new construction project and not

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refinancing,” Hines said.

She also pointed to California’s high construction costs.

“Unfortunately, in Southern California as a whole, the cost of constructing housing is very high,” she said. “The cost of this project is fairly consistent with any of the other projects brought before you and in the region as a whole.”

Hines added that the project requires prevailing wages during construction, which further increases costs, and that its additional layers of “complicated financing” also result in higher legal expenses.

“Affordable housing can be a little bit more difficult to produce,” she said.

— Samantha Nelson