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Airport FAA webinar pilloried

Future airport growth, noise concerns debated

By Cameron Adams CARLSBAD

— Local advocates said they were underwhelmed by a long-awaited Federal Aviation Administration webinar addressing noise and expansion concerns at McClellan-Palomar Airport.

The FAA hosted a public webinar on Jan. 22 to explain agency policies, present data, and answer residents' questions.

Citizens for a Friendly Airport, a nonprofit watchdog group focused on the airport’s impact on Carlsbad and surrounding communities, currently has two lawsuits pending against the County of San Diego, one of which was later joined by the City of Carlsbad.

The litigation centers on county-approved leases with American Airlines and United Airlines for commercial passenger service at Palomar Airport.

The group criticized what it described as a lack of transparency during the webinar.

“After two years of waiting and strong efforts by the City of Carlsbad, Councilwoman [Teresa] Acosta, and Congressman [Mike] Levin’s office, the FAA and County hijacked the plans for a roundtable discussion and turned it into a self-serving PR piece rather than a true community forum,” the organization said in a statement.

Rep. Mike Levin, a Democrat who represents Carlsbad in the 49th Congressional District, has long pushed for greater transparency from the FAA regarding the airport and asked several

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A beloved fixture at the Farmers Insurance Open for more than 41 years, starter Tony Perez reflects on the stories and flubbed names that made his voice part of the tournament’s tradition. Story on 12.

La Costa Canyon teacher arrested

State AG: Educator possessed child sex abuse material

By Jordan P. Ingram CARLSBAD —

A Carlsbad educator was arrested and booked into jail on felony charges alleging possession and attempted possession of child sexual abuse material, according to a complaint filed in Vista Superior Court.

Joseph Anthony Zyburt, 55, a math teacher at La Costa Canyon High School, is charged

with two felony counts of possession of child or youth pornography and one felony count of attempted possession of the material, according to a Jan. 26 felony complaint seeking an arrest warrant.

Prosecutors from the state Attorney General’s Office allege Zyburt possessed the material on both a desktop computer and a cellular phone and attempted to purchase additional material online.

The alleged offenses occurred between October 2024 and September 2025, according to the complaint, which cites purchases flagged during an

internet investigation and the subsequent seizure of electronic devices linked to Zyburt.

California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced the arrest, saying investigators from the state Department of Justice executed search warrants and uncovered evidence supporting the charges.

“When someone who is entrusted with the care of our youth is revealed to be harboring child sexual abuse material, it is not only a crime, but also a betrayal of trust,” Bonta said in a statement.

“... Protecting the most vulnerable among us is not just a

responsibility of this office, it is a moral obligation,’’ he continued. “My office stands ready and fully committed to continuing this fight with the help of our law enforcement partners. We will work tirelessly to hold offenders accountable and to ensure that our children are protected, supported, and given the safe future they deserve.’’

The Carlsbad Police Department and the FBI’s Regional Computer Forensics Laboratory assisted in the investigation. The California DOJ’s Special Prosecutions Section was han-

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Affordable home sale revives investor concerns

Leucadia

By Jordan P. Ingram ENCINITAS — Appli-

cations are now open for a newly built affordable home in Leucadia, reopening a city-run process that, in past cases, resulted in designated low-income homes being sold to wealthy investors rather than qualified households.

The home, part of the recently completed Stonesteps Cove development on North Vulcan Avenue across the railroad tracks from Pannikin Coffee and Tea, is available for sale to a qualifying very low-income household under the city’s affordable housing ordinance.

The two-story, detached condominium is 1,531 square feet and includes three bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, a loft, a fenced yard and a two-car attached garage. The home is listed at $150,494.

The application period opened Jan. 16 and runs through Jan. 30, with buyer selection scheduled for Feb. 5, followed by city verification.

The sale of the affordable home is governed by a regulatory agreement between the city and DLS Holdings LP, a development entity affiliated with DLS Investments. The Encinitas City Council approved the agreement in October 2023, under state and local density bonus rules, as part of the 12-home Stonesteps Cove project.

The agreement, signed by former City Manager Pamela Antil and City Attorney Tarquin Preziosi, requires one home to be “maintained as affordable” to a very low-income household in perpetuity.

ports of “backdoor” deals favoring friends, co-workers or family members, he called such behavior “a shame.”

City officials have previously said the city’s affordable housing regulatory agreements were drafted based on legal interpretations that prioritize the availability of low-income housing — whether rented or owned — and do not guarantee access to homeownership. Developers, not the city, select the buyers, and the city’s role is limited to verifying compliance with affordability restrictions.

guidelines and will update this story with a response.

Regarding the property, Frye called it a “tremendous opportunity,” and “exactly the kind of place where affordable homeownership should exist.”

Located near Paul Ecke Central Elementary School and just a few blocks from Stonesteps Beach, the home immediately drew significant public interest, receiving roughly 150 inquiries on its first day on the market, according to Frye.

Troubled history

The city’s affordable homeownership program has drawn scrutiny in recent years after two homes designated for very low-income buyers were sold instead to investors with city approval. The homes were then converted into affordable rental units.

In 2022, shortly after the sale, The Coast News uncovered overlapping relationships among developers, lenders and buyers tied to the program, creating the appearance, if not the reality, of insider advantage.

In one prior instance involving a designated affordable home at 1412 Mackinnon Avenue in Cardiff-by-the-Sea, court documents revealed a lender hired by the developer to qualify applicants was a co-worker of the investor who was ultimately selected to purchase the home.

The sale of affordable homes to real estate investors — despite dozens of qualified applicants — sparked community outrage and led to a federal discrimination lawsuit filed by four Encinitas residents, some of whom were among more than 80 low-income households passed over for homeownership in the Loden at Olivenhain community.

“This leads families like mine to think I have a chance to buy a house in the

The developer purchased notices advertising the home in The Coast News for two consecutive weeks, in the Jan. 16 and Jan. 23 print editions, the minimum amount required under the regulatory agreement. The selection process will begin after the twoweek advertisement period has ended.

town I grew up in at a price that I could actually afford,” Leah Sorenson, a plaintiff in the federal lawsuit, told The Coast News in 2021. “And then we either never hear back or we get denied, and we find out they sold to an investor or developer instead.”

The city and developers claimed in federal court filings that state and local law permitted sales to investors so long as the units were rented to low-income households. However, plaintiffs in prior litigation argued that the practice undermines the spirit and purpose of affordable housing programs and discourages low-income families from applying.

A federal judge later dismissed the lawsuit, with leave for the plaintiffs to refile in state court. The Coast News subsequently received reports of a settlement, but those details were never confirmed.

Public records cited in prior reporting show that between 1995 and 2017, the city sold 22 single-family affordable homes under the density bonus law. Of those homes, just six (27%) were sold to low-income or verylow-income households, while the remaining 73% were sold to investor buyers.

‘A

real leg up’

Stonesteps Cove developer Daniel Frye, principal of DLS Investments, told The Coast News that his understanding is that the affordable home sale

process is structured to prevent investor purchases and insider dealing, both of which are “prohibited” and an “extraordinarily big risk” under the regulatory agreement.

“The way I read the city’s affordable regulatory agreement, (selling to an investor) is expressly forbidden,” Frye said. “The applicant can’t own any other real estate and has to meet strict income limits based on household size.”

According to the regulatory agreement, the city is responsible for conducting an annual review of the homeowner’s financial standing. If someone exceeds the income limits at any time, there’s a required process to sell the home to another qualified buyer.

“If you’re an unscrupulous developer, you might think you can get away with a sale like that, but you’re also betting you can get away with it in perpetuity,” Frye said.

While Frye said he is not surprised by past re-

It remains unclear whether the Stonesteps unit may still be purchased by a non-qualified investor and rented to a qualifying low-income tenant.

The Coast News submitted questions to the city seeking clarity on the program’s

“I’m not an affordable housing developer, but it is nice to provide a family a real leg up in life with a chance to live in a safe area near good schools,” Frye said.

Eligible applicants for the Stonesteps Cove home must complete an Affordable Home Screening Questionnaire to be considered for purchase.

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

Shadow voices warp civic debate

By Stephanie Chatfield

Anonymous grievance accounts on social media are attempting to influence Encinitas civic life without transparency or accountability. Debate is healthy. Anonymous manipulation is not.

When an anonymous page presents opinion as fact, cherry-picks data, targets individuals, and manufactures outrage while refusing to disclose who runs it, what interests it serves, or how it verifies accuracy, it corrodes public trust.

These accounts are loud, angry, and consequence-free. They don’t correct errors or retract falsehoods because they don’t have to.

sourcing and credibility. Most alarming is when those anonymous accounts materially benefit elected officials while hiding who’s behind the curtain. SaveEncinitasNow and EncinitasVotes, Instagram accounts that have repeatedly refused to disclose their ownership or affiliations, link directly to Councilmember Luke Shaffer’s legal defense fund.

That means an anonymous account is not merely “commenting” on city issues; it is fundraising for a sitting council member. When an elected official benefits directly from anonymous political fundraising, transparency is no longer optional.

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race yourself. Sacramento and the San Diego County Board of Supervisors have their hands in your pockets again.

As California’s budget pressures mount, Democratic supermajorities in the state legislature and on the San Diego County Board of Supervisors are rolling out the same tired solution: raise taxes. Not cut spending or fix broken programs. Just demand more money from residents and businesses already stretched thin.

This comes as Californians struggle under some of the highest housing costs in the country, gasoline prices that never seem to fall, and utility bills that climb regardless of usage. When the government can’t make the numbers work, it doesn’t look inward — it looks at your paycheck.

Meaningful cost-cutting is rarely considered. Early proposals make the direction clear. The so-called Billionaire Tax Act, backed by the SEIU and likely headed for the November ballot, would impose a one-time 5% tax on the wealth of billionaires residing in California as of January 1, 2026. Supporters frame it as painless. The reality is otherwise. California has already seen roughly $1 trillion in wealth leave the state in recent years, along with hundreds of millions in annual income tax revenue.

sizing, families relocating for work, and homeowners forced to sell in a volatile market. In one of the least affordable housing regions in the nation, it threatens to freeze home sales and further erode household wealth.

Not all taxes are labeled as such. Some are quietly buried in policy.

Minimum-wage mandates and gas tax increases function as hidden taxes on small businesses, the backbone of San Diego’s economy. Restaurants, hotels, tourism operators, contractors, and neighborhood retailers don’t have huge margins.

When costs rise, owners respond predictably: cutting hours, delaying hires, raising prices, or closing their doors. The burden doesn’t disappear. It lands on workers, customers, and families already struggling with the cost of living.

What makes this push especially galling is California’s record with the money it already collects. During the pandemic, the state lost tens of billions of dollars to fraud, particularly in unemployment insurance and emergency relief programs. Investigators cited lax oversight, weak controls, and basic administrative failures. Billions more have been wasted through poorly designed programs and contracts with little accountability.

and sparked renewed private-sector activity.

When individuals and businesses keep more of what they earn, they invest, expand, and hire. More jobs mean more taxpayers, broader revenue, and longterm stability—without squeezing the same shrinking base.

California’s tax-andspend model has produced the opposite result. Population growth has stalled. The middle class is shrinking. Families and businesses are leaving for states that don’t treat them as a revenue source to be mined. Meanwhile, long-term obligations — pensions, unfunded mandates, and sprawling programs — remain untouched.

Fiscal restraint is not anti-government; it is pro-accountability. It demands audits, measurable outcomes, and the discipline to end programs that don’t work. It recognizes that small businesses are not an unlimited ATM and that regressive taxes hit working families hardest.

Current leadership shows little appetite for reform. The Democratic majority, increasingly “progressive,” consistently favors higher taxes, new fees, expanded mandates, and more regulation.

This behavior is actively harming our city. Here’s how:

• It floods the community with misinformation. Most residents don’t have time to read staff reports or watch hours of meetings. Anonymous pages exploit that reality by pushing simplistic narratives: a villain, a threat, a slogan. Complexity disappears. Outrage spreads. Truth loses.

• It drives good people out of public service. City staff and volunteers are neighbors, not enemies. When civic engagement is turned into harassing content, fewer capable people step forward and governance suffers.

• It fabricates the illusion of “community consensus.” A single anonymous account posting relentlessly can look like a movement. Follower counts and post frequency are not evidence of broad public agreement.

• It makes real problem-solving impossible. Housing, safety, homelessness, traffic, budgets, and infrastructure can’t be addressed when every issue is framed as corruption and every disagreement is treated as betrayal.

Residents have a right to know who is operating pages that function as political actors.

Anonymity has a place for personal safety or genuine whistleblowing backed by evidence. But anonymous pages that shape public narratives, attack reputations, and influence policy while hiding behind the guise of “just asking questions” are not neutral observers. They are political influencers without accountability.

What residents can do now:

• Demand sources. Staff reports, meeting timestamps, primary documents. No citation means opinion.

• Don’t share rage bait. Outrage is contagious, and algorithms thrive on it.

• Reject dehumanization. Disagree forcefully without turning neighbors into targets.

• Support transparent civic voices. Engage with accounts that disclose who’s behind them.

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High-net-worth residents and business owners don’t wait around to be punished — they relocate. Doubling down on policies that accelerate capital flight is not fiscal responsibility. It’s denial.

San Diego County appears eager to follow the same path. The Board of Supervisors recently voted to hire a lobbyist to seek approval from the Legislature to raise the county’s real estate transfer tax from 0.11% to a staggering 6.11%. On a $1 million home, that’s more than $60,000 owed even if the seller takes a loss.

This isn’t a tax on speculation. It’s a tax on mobility. It punishes retirees down-

Before demanding more from taxpayers, government should demonstrate competence with existing funds. California has failed that test.

A better policy alternative exists, supported by both economic theory and experience. Lower tax rates can stimulate economic activity, broaden the tax base, and generate higher revenue.

Reagan-era U.S. tax reforms and post-Soviet Eastern Europe provide large-scale examples. More recently, Argentina adopted supply-side reforms, including tax reductions and spending cuts. These policies have stabilized markets

Voters have another option: end one-party rule. Electing more Republicans to the Legislature could restore balance and promote compromise. Working with fiscally moderate Democrats, they could shift policy toward a pro-growth agenda rewarding work, investment, and entrepreneurship.

Without a coalition challenging the tax-first, reform-never mindset, California will remain trapped in rising costs, weaker growth, and declining opportunity. That is a road to ruin.

Change will not come from the status quo — it requires voters to force a course correction.

Alana Sorensen is the 1st vice chair of the San

The problem worsens when elected officials follow or support these anonymous grievance pages. Council members should stay informed, but when anonymous slogans and talking points migrate from Instagram straight to the council dais, the line between governing and feeding an outrage machine disappears.

Public officials owe residents higher standards of

Encinitas deserves better than anonymous outrage campaigns that answer to no one. Our city thrives on civic debate grounded in facts, transparency, and mutual respect. To the folks behind these anonymous accounts: If you want to influence policy, elections, or reputations, then step into the light. Public trust isn’t claimed from the shadows; it’s earned through transparency, accountability, and truth.

Stephanie Chatfield is a member of Encinitas Action.

SDUHSD opens first-ever pool at Torrey Pines

School district celebrates $20M aquatics facility

By Leo Place

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— After decades of having to travel off-campus for practices and competitions, aquatics athletes in the San Dieguito Union High School District finally have a pool to call home at Torrey Pines High School.

On Tuesday morning, district leaders and community members celebrated the opening of the long-awaited aquatics center, approved by the district board in 2024 for just under $20 million.

The center will be used for the district’s water polo, swimming, and diving teams, starting with those from Torrey Pines and Canyon Crest Academy.

District Superintendent Anne Staffieri said this moment has been 88 years in the making and follows advocacy from countless athletes, families, coaches, and officials.

“For almost a century, our student athletes and their families have traveled far, rented lanes, and practiced in borrowed water. That ends today,” Staffieri said.

The 37-meter, 520,000-gallon pool features 15 lanes, 10 of which are competition lanes with

starting blocks and electronic timing systems. It also has two diving boards and reaches a depth of 12 feet.

The aquatic center also includes sports lighting, a scoreboard and timing mechanisms, and buildings with locker rooms and bathrooms, team rooms, offices, storage, a first aid station, concessions, equipment, and pump rooms.

The district broke ground on the pool in September 2024.

“For me, having worked out in this district a long time, this is the most ex-

citing project that I’ve ever been a part of,” said Joe Mansfield of RNT Architects, which designed the project.

Torrey Pines girls varsity water polo senior captain Madeline Fletcher said the pool is a game-changer for the team.

Fletcher and her teammates previously drove 30 minutes every day to practice at Mt. Carmel High School, finishing at 9 p.m., making it difficult to balance homework and studying.

Now, the team can go straight to practice on cam-

tas YMCA, the Boys and Girls Club, and Alga Norte Aquatic Center in Carlsbad.

the Torrey Pines Pool is an incredible milestone.

pus after school and have their peers cheer them on at their home games.

“Now having a pool here means more time, more energy, and a real chance to grow our program,” Fletcher said. “This pool gives us a chance to train at a higher level every single day, to sharpen our skills, push ourselves, and compete the way we’ve always wanted to.”

The dive team at Torrey Pines has historically practiced at Cathedral High School, and other aquatics teams in the district have practiced at the Encini-

Staffieri said the plan is to accommodate all teams in the district that want to use the pool, saving them time and money they would otherwise spend on renting a facility. In addition to Torrey Pines and CCA, SDA will transition its aquatics practices to the new pool.

District officials recognized the years of hard work and dedication by groups like the parent-led San Dieguito Pools Committee, whose members advocated for a pool at board meetings for several years.

Committee member Todd Mitchell said while they will continue to advocate for an eventual second pool in the northern part of the district, the opening of

“Pools provide a platform for lifesaving skills, athletic achievement, healthy lifestyles, rehabilitation, career development, and much more. While this facility is located at Torrey Pines, this is a win for everyone in the San Dieguito Union High School District,” Mitchell said.

The completion of the aquatic center marked the closeout of a three-phase athletic facilities project at Torrey Pines.

The first phase renovated the school’s athletic fields and tennis courts, and repaired amenities at the school’s softball fields in response to Title IX complaints; the second phase modernized the locker rooms.

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THE ITINERARY for the Northern Italy trip is centered in the Veneto region, with travelers based in Treviso, near Venice, above. The Chamber is hosting an information session on Jan. 28.

Community travel program continues with Northern Italy

The Solana Beach Chamber of Commerce is continuing its community travel program with an upcoming group trip this fall to Northern Italy, offering residents and Chamber members the opportunity to explore an international destination while building meaningful connections beyond Solana Beach.

The Chamber is partnering once again with Collette, an award-winning guided tour company known for its expertly planned and immersive travel experiences. Open to the entire community, the Chamber’s travel program supports its mission to foster engagement, encourage relationship-building, and provide programs that enrich the social and cultural fabric of Solana Beach.

The Northern Italy itinerary is centered in the Veneto region, with travelers staying in Treviso, a historic city located near Venice that serves as a convenient base for exploring the surrounding area.

Participants will visit some of Italy’s most iconic destinations, including Venice and Verona, and take in the dramatic scenery of the Dolomites.

The nine-day tour,

Franklin gives final Vista address

By Leo PLace VISTA — Mayor

John Franklin gave his final State of the Community address to a room full of local leaders and community members on Monday at the Vista Civic Center, taking a look back at the city’s accomplishments over his 12-year tenure on the City Council.

Speaking at the Vista Civic Center, Franklin highlighted the city’s strong financial position, improvements in public safety, the opening of new businesses, recreation facilities and parks, and services for the homeless, foster youth, veterans, and seniors.

The State of the Community is hosted by the Vista Chamber of Commerce. Along with chamber leaders, representatives from the Vista Unified School District and San Diego Workforce Partnership also spoke at the event.

Franklin was first elected to the City Council in 2014 and has served as the mayor since 2022. He is seeking the San Diego County Board of Supervisors District 5 seat in the November election.

unhoused individual in Vista and the services they’ve received.

“We know every one of them by name, and we have documented all of our outreach. We wanted every service provider that came into contact with every person on our streets suffering from homelessness to know the backstory and to know what we’ve tried, what’s worked for this person, what’s failed,” Franklin said.

However, he noted that there is more work to do when it comes to assisting those with severe substance use disorders and behavioral health issues, stating that there needs to be more accountability for those who need help but refuse to accept it.

He also praised the work of the Vista Sheriff’s Department to remove harmful drugs from the community, preventing fatal overdoses in the process. In early 2025, the Vista Sheriff’s Department arrested 11 people in a lengthy narcotics operation targeting street-level drug dealers distributing methamphetamine and fentanyl.

scheduled for Oct. 15-23, also highlights smaller communities such as Asolo and Bassano del Grappa, offering a closer look at Italy’s regional traditions and daily life.

Cultural experiences include a visit to Murano, where artisans continue the centuries-old tradition of glass blowing, and time spent in Bassano del Grappa, the birthplace of Italy’s famous grappa.

Culinary highlights include hands-on pasta making with a local Italian chef, a winery tour in the Prosecco hills, and a farewell dinner hosted at a historic Venetian villa.

Through initiatives like this, the Solana Beach Chamber of Commerce continues to create opportunities for connection, education, and shared experiences — advancing its mission to strengthen community relationships, support local engagement, and enhance quality of life for those who live and work in Solana Beach.

More information about the Northern Italy trip can be found on the Chamber website, or contact Lindsay Kruse with FairBreeze Custom Travel at 619-745-5433 or lindsay@fairbreezetravel. com.

“Thank you to each and every one of you for giving me the honor to work with as your mayor, to serve you. I’ve enjoyed it more than anything I've done in my life,” Franklin said. “I'm looking forward to my last year serving you as your mayor, and I'm looking forward to hopefully serving you long into the future in other capacities.”

Franklin emphasized improvements in Vista’s fiscal position over the years, with the city’s emergency reserves growing from around $8.5 million in 2014 to $40.8 million in 2026. At the same time, the city employee pension trust fund has grown from $5 million to $25 million.

Refinancing of the city’s bonds has also resulted in an increased credit rating of AA from S&P Global, and the California Policy Center this month ranked the city of Vista fourth out of San Diego County’s 18 cities for overall fiscal health, behind Coronado, Del Mar, and Carlsbad.

In the 2025-26 fiscal year, the city is operating with a $180 million budget and has budgeted $183 million for 2026-27. The city has made a practice of budgeting conservatively and then using any budget surplus to fund council members’ additional priorities.

Vista most recently ended the fiscal year with a $10 million budget surplus.

“We plan to have a surplus every year, and then at the end of the year, the council gets to discuss ‘okay, how much surplus do we have, and what are our priorities,’” Franklin said. “Instead of frontloading those priorities, by putting those things at the end and putting fiscal responsibility up front, we have put Vista in a position far ahead of all the other cities in our county.”

Franklin also emphasized the city’s focus on public safety, noting that Vista has increased staffing and resources for fire and police personnel since 2014. Vista Fire Department personnel have increased from 85 to

117, and the Vista Sheriff’s Station has increased from 84 to 89 deputies.

The city has also added 16 new emergency vehicles for firefighters and paramedics, he said.

Within the realm of public safety, Franklin said Vista also continues to be a leader in addressing homelessness.

The city continues to operate its 48-bed Buena Creek Navigation Center, which opened in 2024, and the Santa Fe Senior Village, a permanent supportive housing facility for veterans and seniors. In August, the city opened the VisTAY House, a transitional housing facility for homeless youth ages 18 to 25.

The 12-bedroom ViSTAY House is located along Ascot Drive and operated by Urban Street Angels. The site serves young adults facing barriers to secure housing, such as former foster children and those with mental health diagnoses, substance use disorders, and former involvement with the justice system.

Franklin also said that Vista is one of the few cities in the state to establish a by-name list to track the basic information of every

In this case, drugs were being dealt directly to people in homeless encampments, Franklin said.

“We made a large number of arrests with those operations,” Franklin said.

He also highlighted the city’s focus on creating places for people to gather, with the addition of new parks over the last decade, including the Creek Trail, Linda Rhoades Community Center and Sports Field, Pala Vista Park, and Wíivay Park.

In the coming years, Vista is also planning to open three new parks, add new improvements at Brengle Terrace Park, and complete needed upgrades at the Wave Waterpark.

Since the opening of the Paseo Santa Fe Area in 2021, Vista has also continued to draw more people and businesses to its downtown, Franklin said. Last year, the city saw 300 new businesses open.

Councilmember Katie Melendez made her own statement about the state of the community, donning a hand-decorated coat with sparkly letters that read “Keep Families Together,” a reference to undocumented families affected by immigration enforcement.

DUI suspect jailed after spree of crashes in Vista

By City News Service VISTA

— A probationer was back behind bars Jan. 27 on a raft of criminal charges after allegedly engaging in a demolition derby-like spree of traffic wrecks, with some causing injuries, while driving drunk in Vista, authorities said.

Isaias Diego Miguel, 32, was jailed on 19 counts, including six felonies, after

Beach staircase reopens

By Jordan P. Ingram ENCINITAS

— The City of Encinitas announced this week the completion of emergency rehabilitation work on the D Street beach access staircase and the upcoming temporary closure of the Grandview beach stairs for refurbishment.

The wooden D Street staircase reopened Jan. 21 after being closed in April 2025 due to structural issues. City officials said the roughly $1 million emergency project included custom steel reinforcements, repairs to deteriorated components, and electrical and lighting upgrades.

The staircase, originally built in 1989 and renovated in 2002, is the city’s “most structurally complex” beach access point, according to the city, consisting of multiple timber stair towers and concrete walkways descending a coastal bluff.

Meanwhile, the Grandview beach staircase at the north end of Neptune Avenue will close Feb. 3 for refurbishment and is expected to remain closed until Memorial Day.

The staircase, rebuilt in 1992, will undergo repairs to address long-term wear on steel connections, timber materials, and concrete structures, at an estimated cost of $900,000.

Motorcyclist killed in Escondido crash

A motorcyclist has died after colliding with a flatbed semi truck in western Escondido on Jan. 22, the Escondido Police Department reported.

The collision occurred at around 10:40 a.m. in the intersection of Meyers Avenue and Barham Drive, and traffic was shut down for hours while law enforcement investigated, according to the police department.

The name and age of the victim have not been released yet.

“Investigators ... were working to identify the rider and notify his family, as well as determine the cause of the crash,” the EPD said.

allegedly plowing his pickup truck into a half-dozen other vehicles and various pieces of roadside infrastructure on Jan. 26, according to the San Diego County Sheriff’s Office.

The spate of roadway smash-ups began at about 7:30 p.m., when Miguel’s vehicle struck a parked car and a steel gate at an apartment complex in the

1400 block of Oak Drive, Lt. Noah Zarnow said.

Miguel then allegedly crashed the truck into two other nearby parked vehicles and a fire hydrant before proceeding to drive on the wrong side of the road on Foothill Drive, sideswiping a passing vehicle and forcing several oncoming motorists to take evasive actions to get out of his way.

He then allegedly attempted to pass vehicles over a double yellow line, resulting in a head-on collision.

“In an attempt to flee this scene, Miguel reversed and then accelerated forward, ramming the victim’s vehicle to push it out of the way,’’ Zarnow said. “The victim sustained injuries and was ... treated (by paramed-

Carlsbad Unified debates AI in classes

By Cameron Adams CARLSBAD — The Carlsbad Unified School

District is working to address how artificial intelligence should be used in academic settings.

The school board approved a first reading of a proposed board policy on AI at its Jan. 21 meeting. The policy will now be reviewed by various stakeholders before returning for a second reading at a future meeting, potentially with changes based on that feedback.

Bryan Brockett — who holds a doctorate of education and serves as assistant superintendent of instructional services for the Carlsbad Unified School District — said at the Jan. 21 meeting that the policy was intended to “provide broad principles for the district regarding artificial intelligence” in key areas such as academic honesty, ethical use and security, without conflicting with existing board policies.

Brockett said AI policy in general resembles “the wild west right now” and noted that the California School Boards Association has not yet developed administrative regulations around the “hot topic.”

“When I read this policy, what I see are very high-level principles related to artificial intelligence,” he said, adding that more detailed administrative regulations would come at a later date.

The draft policy, listed as Board Policy 0441, out-

lines broad principles to guide the use of artificial intelligence by students and staff across the district.

The policy acknowledges AI’s potential to expand access to information, support teachers and assist with student assessments, while also recognizing risks to “student achievement, health and well-being.”

Under the proposed policy, AI use would be student-centered, supporting personalized learning, “digital citizenship” and literacy, and staff-centered as a tool to augment — not replace — employees in their professional duties.

The policy emphasizes ethical and transparent use, including compliance with intellectual property and copyright laws and consideration of potential bias.

The draft also stresses accountability, equity and security, stating that AI should be used responsibly, implemented to ensure equitable access across schools, and adopted with safeguards for data privacy. It calls for ongoing staff training, community engagement on permitted and prohibited uses, and regular evaluation as technology evolves.

Trustee Gretchen Vurbeff said it made sense that the board policy was “so broad and then the AR would give it some teeth.”

Brockett added that a formal policy would also help clarify for the community what the district considers acceptable or recommended uses of AI and

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Center for Arts plans for growth

By Cameron Adams ESCONDIDO

— The California Center for the Arts, Escondido, is looking to build on solid footing from the past two years with new ventures and ideas for the future.

Gina Lopez, the center’s CEO, said at a public meeting Jan. 20 that while the center has posted positive financial returns over the past two years, her team is continually looking for ways to expand its offerings and deepen connections between the community, art and artists.

“There’s so many things that we can do to connect everyone together and we really need to do that. It’s what makes us human,” Lopez said. “I know we have deficiencies, because we want to do so much more.”

stewards of the facility, we are the management team.”

Escondido City Councilmember Consuelo Martinez said that at the city level, “we are very supportive of the foundation.”

Lopez and other members of the leadership team, including the board of trustees, spoke and answered questions during Tuesday’s town hall meeting. The foundation presented a series of prompts to gather feedback, either through audience questions or written ideas submitted on slips of paper.

Leila Sackfield, CCAE board chair, said that last year, more than 70 slips were submitted, and each received an individualized response from the foundation.

what is not appropriate.

“The policy certainly does help provide some clear guidelines about the areas that we need to ensure that we’re addressing as we move forward,” he said.

Trustee Laura Siaosi said she appreciated getting a policy down on paper and supported the broad approach being taken.

“It’s hard to imagine much that we work with in our district that’s changing this rapidly,” Siaosi said. “We don’t know how technology is going to continue to morph what all of our lives will look like. I appreciate that the district is being proactive.”

Trustee Kathy Rallings made a motion to table the discussion until a future meeting to allow the board additional time to gather feedback from parents and other stakeholders.

“I would like to hear from them before I feel comfortable approving some of this language,” Rallings said. “I’m looking at this policy and I’m thinking, wait a minute, why don’t we just take a deep breath. ”

Trustee Alison Emery added that issues could slip through the cracks if no policy were adopted.

Rallings’ motion to table the policy failed on a 3-2 vote, with Vurbeff casting the other vote in favor.

A separate motion to approve the first reading and bring the policy back for a second reading passed 4-1, with Rallings casting the dissenting vote.

The center recorded positive net income in both fiscal years 2023-24 and 2024-25, according to CCAE data. Financially, operations were in the black by about $720,000 and $135,000 during the two periods, respectively. The largest sources of revenue came from facility rentals and ticket sales.

The center expects to generate more than $7.8 million in the current fiscal year, putting it more than $500,000 in the black.

The CCAE opened in October 1994 as a community hub for art performances, exhibits and classes on a 12-acre campus adjacent to City Hall and Grape Day Park, according to its website.

Lopez said that while the center maintains a close relationship with the city of Escondido, the foundation operates it as a separate entity. The city pays a management fee to the foundation — $660,000 for each of the past two years — and that same amount is budgeted for the current year.

In addition, the city pays about 70% of the center’s liability insurance, all utilities and any major maintenance projects that arise, according to Lopez. Altogether, the city contributes roughly $2.5 million annually to the center, though not all of that funding is reflected in the center’s revenue and expense figures.

“It’s the city’s facility, it’s the citizens’ facility,” Lopez said. “We are the

During the open discussion portion of the meeting, Alma Plancarte, an arts center volunteer, asked about expanding programming geared toward teenagers.

Lopez said she agreed, emphasizing the importance of providing safe spaces for teens to express themselves.

“You’re either going to be creative or disruptive,” she said. “And if you’re creative, you can’t be disruptive.”

However, Lopez said she would prefer to rely on a youth advisory council to guide decisions when developing meaningful programming for younger audiences.

“One thing that I’ve learned running arts centers is if adults try to program for teens, it doesn’t work,” she said.

Other suggestions from attendees included using artificial intelligence to translate spoken English and Spanish — possibly via a video board — during presentations or performances, creating a sculpture garden, and exploring art as a tool for behavioral health.

Access — and how to expand it — emerged as a major theme of the discussion.

“We are really trying very hard as a board and as an organization to respond to the needs of the community,” Sackfield said. “Because we are stewards of your place. We want art to live here, but we want the art that you want to live here.”

Silver’s lasting value

Silver has always been seen as a reliable way to protect money over time. Looking at how much buying power it has from 1964 to today shows an interesting picture.

It’s not that silver is getting more expensive on its own — it’s the U.S. dollar that’s losing value because of rising prices and more money being printed.

We can see this clearly by checking how many ounces of silver it took to buy an average house in San Diego back then compared to now. Plus, with new uses for silver in factories and a shortage in supply, things could change even more in 2026.

Back in 1964, the average home in San Diego cost about $17,300. Silver was priced at around $1.29 per ounce. So, to buy that house, you’d need roughly 13,411 ounces of silver. That was a time when the economy was growing after World War II, and the dollar was stronger because it was tied to gold and silver.

Notably, 1964 was the last year our U.S. coins were made out of silver, marking the end of an era for silver-backed currency. Now, in January 2026, the average home in San Diego sells for around $930,000. The price of silver is about $90.88 per ounce. Doing the math, that means you need only about 10,233 ounces today — fewer than in 1964.

This shows silver has kept or even gained its power to buy things like houses, while the dollar has weakened.

Why does this happen? It’s because of inflation, which is when prices for everyday things go up over time. Since 1964, the government has printed a lot more dollars to pay for things like wars, programs, and economic help during tough times. This makes each dollar worth less. For example, what cost $1 back then would cost over $10 now. Silver, being a limited resource dug from the ground, doesn’t lose value the same way. When there are more dollars around, it takes more of them to buy the same amount of silver. So, silver’s price in dollars goes up, but really, it’s the dollar going down.

This isn’t just theory — it’s real life. The U.S. stopped linking the dollar fully to gold in 1971, which let the money supply grow fast. Banks like the Federal Reserve have cut interest rates and added trillions of dollars, especially after big

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events like the 2008 financial crisis and the pandemic. All this waters down the dollar’s strength. Silver acts like a shield against this, holding its worth better for things that matter, like homes.

Moving into 2026, silver’s story gets even more exciting because of growing needs in factories. More than half of all silver used goes into making things, not just jewelry or coins. Demand is expected to jump from solar panels, which use silver for better electricity flow.

With countries pushing for clean energy to fight climate change, solar setups could use up to 200 million ounces a year. Electric cars and gadgets like phones and computers also need silver for batteries and wires. Experts say this industrial use could grow 10-15% in 2026, thanks to government help like tax breaks for green tech.

But there’s a catch: not enough silver is being produced to meet this demand. Mines around the world are only pulling out about 813 million ounces a year, and that’s not increasing much.

For years, we’ve had shortages, with 2025 seeing a gap of over 200 million ounces. In 2026, experts predict another big shortfall, maybe 150-200 million ounces, because mining for silver often comes as a side product from other metals like copper. Problems like wars, trade fights, and supply issues from places like Mexico make it worse. When demand is high and supply is low, prices can rise.

For everyday people, this means silver could be a smart way to protect savings from money losing value. You don’t need to be a big investor — just think about how it has held up over 60 years. As factories use more and supplies stay tight, 2026 might see silver shine even brighter. In the end, silver’s journey from 1964 to now proves it’s the dollar that’s fading, not silver climbing.

Hayden Gerson is an Austrian School economist focused on educating the public about precious metals and crypto. Informational only, not advice.

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COLLEGE GRADUATE

Gamaliel Nava from Oceanside graduated from Washburn University in Kansas with a certificate as a logistics technician.

CONFERENCE HONOR ROLL

Mark Salazar of San Diego, attending Angelo State University in Texas, was named to the Lone Star Conference Commissioner’s Honor Roll, which is handed out to student-athletes.

DEAN’S LIST

The following students made the fall dean’s list at their respective institutions: Claire Ratzer of Solana Beach at Miami University in Ohio; Allyson Evers of Encinitas at the University of Hartford in Connecticut; Devon O’Dell and Isabella Reiss, both of San Diego, at York College of Pennsylvania; James Farthing and Duncan Wallace, both of Carlsbad, at Kettering University in Michigan; William McCormick of Carlsbad and Brandon Benkler-Iglewicz of Del Mar at Furman University in South Carolina; Carlyn Eresco of Encinitas at Linfield University in Oregon; David Foster of Oceanside and Ava Milanowski of San Marcos at Iowa State University; Zane Goldman of Vista at Pacific University in Oregon; and Soulle Zamot of Oceanside at Quinnipiac University in Connecticut.

Dean’s list honorees at the University of Maryland Global Campus include: Vivian Addeo, Kevin Lewis,

PHILIP ZAJAC was named Division 6 Young Marine of the Year this week. Zajac received the honor for his work mentoring other young Marines, which he says fulfills him when he sees them gain confidence in themselves. Courtesy photo

Isai Perez and Bram Skinner of San Diego; Jose Banda, Madalynne Gonzalez, Christen Hawkins, Charles London, Aaryn Walker and Lorenzo Earl of Vista; Charles Hastings and Alexander Manzano of Carlsbad; Anastasia Horning, James Koob and Destyne Peppeard of San Marcos; and Moises Aguilar Suarez, David Aguirre Martinez, Johanson Bombaes, Ryan Caldwell, Rafael Davidson, Aaron Eustaquio, Sincere Em, Aaron Figueroa, Jessica Gonzales, Manuel Guerrero, Aaron Hernandez, Carolina Hernandez-Dorch, Derek Jonese, Robert Kemberling, Dakota Klatt, Arnold Lacour, Kristofer Ladrillono, Andy Launh, Lixia Liu, Audon Lopez Ayala, Joshua Marsh, Flor Matthews, Brodrick McDonald, Misha Meak, Christopher Mendoza, Alexander Mills, Deyanira

Montanez Gutierrez, Abigail Ortega Gomez, Adan Osorio, Adam Phillips, Heidi Reeves, Brittany Rinaldo, Jesus Sanchez, Oluwatobiloba Solarin, Kenneth Sorrell, Jeslianne Torres, Adelyn Townson, Jeremy Weber, Jory Wing and Jeremy Steele of Oceanside.

YOUNG MARINES

Philip Zajac of San Diego has been named the Division 6 Young Marine of the Year. The junior at Westview High School will compete with five other division winners for the title of National Young Marine of the Year.

TEACHER RECOGNIZED

Timothy Stiven, a teacher at Canyon Crest Academy, has been recognized as a 2026 Global Teacher Prize finalist. Stiven, along with the other nine finalists, will travel

Pets of the Week

SEADRA is the Rancho Coastal Humane Society pet of the week. She is a 2-year-old, male, 8-pound domestic short hair cat with a blue coat.

tion of San Diego Humane Society’s Department of Animal Services.

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to Dubai in advance of the Feb. 3 awards ceremony. The fourth-generation educator launched Flowers for the Future International, which began in 2021 as a book club but has blossomed into a peer-to-peer education network that supports around 500 Afghan girls in Kabul. The program enabled 40 Afghan girls to earn California high school diplomas.

TRANSIT PROMOTION

Ioni Tcholakova has been promoted to Director of Service Planning with North County Transit - San Diego Railroad. Tcholakova joined NCTD in 2021 and has led efforts focused on access, safety and mobility, among other projects.

OCEANSIDE SERVICE

Robert Howard has received the city of Oceanside’s Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Service Award. The city, in collaboration with the local NAACP, recognized Howard for his volunteer work at the North County Women’s Association, Tri-City Hospital, the Rise Church of Oceanside, the North Coastal Prevention Coalition and other city initiatives in public health, family empowerment, senior outreach, and youth engagement.

MARATHON WINNERS

Mckaylie Caesar of Carlsbad and Jose Herrera of San Diego won the women’s and men’s divisions of the Jan. 18 Carlsbad Marathon with times of 2:52:21 and 2:36:47, respectively. Amelio Chio, 1:07:49, and Katelyn Yunker of San Diego, 1:20:53, won the men’s and women’s half marathon. Stefanie Cullingford won the women’s 5K, 17:52, and Eddie Ramos won his fifth consecutive Carlsbad 5K with a time of 15:30.

Seadra can be shy at first when meeting new people, but her sweet nature and gentle personality shine through over time. She has experience living with other cats and is ready to begin the next chapter of her life.

The $100 adoption fee includes a medical exam, spay, up-to-date vaccinations, registered microchip and a one-year license if the new home is in the jurisdic-

For information about adoption or to become a virtual foster, stop by Rancho Coastal Humane Society at 389 Requeza St., Encinitas, call 760-753-6413 or visit SDpets.org.

STEVIE is the San Diego Humane Society pet of the week. She is a 3-year-old Australian shepherd mix.

Stevie is blind and may take some time getting used to new surroundings and could bump into things as she maps her new space. But she is very loving and soaks up attention from people she connects with. Stevie has an endearing, quirky charm and an eager-to-

Stevie is located at the El Cajon campus and has an adoption fee of $168 (plus an additional facility maintenance fee). Fees include spay/ neuter services, current vaccinations, permanent microchip identification, an incentive for pet insurance from MetLife and a license for residence in the city limits of Carlsbad, Del Mar, Encinitas, Escondido, Oceanside, Poway, San Diego, San Marcos, Santee, Solana Beach and Vista. For questions, visit sdhumane.org/adopt or call 619-299-7012.

By City News Service

SAN DIEGO — More than 500 pints of blood were collected at the San Diego Padres Winter Blood Drive, held Jan. 27 at Petco Park’s Gallagher Square, it was announced this week. Each donor was gifted with a limited-edition Padres Winter Blood Drive T-shirt and other team freebies.

“We’re incredibly grateful for our continued partnership with the Padres and the donors who stepped up,’’ San Diego Blood Bank CEO Douglas Morton said. “Their support helps ensure lifesaving blood is available for patients across Southern California.’’

Since the team began partnering with the blood bank in 2017, the Padres have helped collect more than 4,200 units of blood. Eligible blood donors are encouraged to schedule an appointment at SanDiegoBloodBank.org or call 619-400-8251. Blood

O’side workshop maps out downtown’s future

City weighs growth, traffic and public space

By Leo Place

OCEANSIDE — The City Council reviewed and provided direction on several initiatives to improve and grow the downtown area last week during a workshop focused on development, density, traffic, parking, placemaking, and the Downtown Advisory Committee.

City staff brought forward eight topics related to downtown and asked for council direction. Local residents also provided public comment about changes and improvements they would like to see downtown.

In the interest of planning more effectively for downtown's future, the council agreed to begin the process of creating a Downtown Specific Plan. This document would outline an overall vision for the downtown, including planned improvements and objective design standards.

Visit Oceanside CEO Leslee Gaul said that, even with all the recent development in downtown, creating a guide to shape its future is still important.

“The time is now. There is still much to do in the downtown area. It's not too late to create a united vision that defines the downtown experience, one that honors our history, coastal character, sense of place, while driving economic impact,” Gaul said.

Parking & traffic

Council members also directed staff to complete other smaller studies related to traffic and parking downtown. For the traffic plan, they said they would like to examine traffic calming measures and pedestrian crossings in high-traffic areas, particularly along Coast Highway 101.

“It’s the most glaringly, obviously not-pedestrian friendly crossing in the downtown area,” said Deputy Mayor Eric Joyce.

When it comes to crossings, council members said they are in favor of pedestrian scrambles — a form of crossing where pedestrians can cross from all directions all at once, including diagonally.

Councilmember Jimmy Figueroa said there needs to be greater focus on traffic calming and pedestrian safety as more development comes to downtown, including the proposed 326-unit

CITY LEADERS are considering a Downtown Specific Plan to guide future development, improve pedestrian safety and shape the area’s long-term vision. Photo by Gary Peplow

project at the Regal Theater and the 547-unit project at the Oceanside Transit Center.

“Looking ahead, with the OTC and the Regal project taking place, we’re gonna be inviting a lot more people to that corner of Coast Highway and Seagaze,” Figueroa said. “Improving the pedestrian experience is very important.”

Council members also received updates related to major proposed traffic projects, including the Coast Highway Corridor Design Project, which seeks to improve pedestrian and bike mobility along a 3.5-mile stretch of the highway from Neptune Way to Oceanside Boulevard.

The project will include reducing lanes (a road diet) in certain locations and adding mid-block crosswalks, roundabouts, and streetscape features to create space in the public rightof-way for bicycle facilities, improved sidewalks, and landscaping.

Phase 1 of the project will focus on the downtown area from Neptune Way to Topeka Street and is expected to cost around $7.43 million.

Last Friday morning, two days after the workshop, the SANDAG Board of Directors agreed to issue $3.49 million in Smart Growth Incentive Program funding for this first phase, which the city is matching with $3.9 million.

Construction is expected to begin in the fall, and city staff are finalizing construction drawings and assessing potential traffic calming measures on parallel streets.

City staff also recommended updating its Downtown Parking Action Plan. Staff noted that some areas currently used as parking lots, such as Lot 24, are planned for development, which will result in a loss of parking.

Mayor Esther Sanchez noted that, as a commuter city, many people in

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Local Coastal Plan Amendment, which would set a new housing density cap of 86 dwelling units per acre in the downtown area.

At the workshop, city staff said the commission has asked the city to remove a reference in the LCP to a 5,500-unit cap from 2019 and redefine it as a “target” that can be exceeded. This is because state housing law forbids municipalities from setting hard limits on overall development in an area, unless they can prove there are risks to health or safety.

with coming up with our own TOD plan with respect to SB 79, otherwise we’re going to be allowing up to seven stories of development on both sides of the Sprinter,” Sanchez said.

Placemaking pilot

Council members also discussed the process for creating more public gathering spaces, such as plazas and promenades in the downtown area, known as placemaking, as well as an upcoming proposed street closure.

shaped Oceanside into what it is today.

One option, he said, would be a project at the Martin Luther King Jr. bridge at Mission Avenue. He referenced similar projects in Barrio Logan, San Diego, that honor the neighborhood’s roots, as well as Destination Crenshaw in Los Angeles.

Concepts for public gathering spaces and art in the downtown area would all be included in the eventual Downtown Specific Plan, city staff said.

Oceanside still rely on cars, which necessitates a certain amount of parking space with the arrival of new housing projects.

“There’s an assumption that some of the people in these developments aren't going to need to drive, yet we are a commuter city,” Sanchez said.

Public speakers had mixed views on parking, with some residents saying the city needs to build less for cars and more for pedestrians and cyclists. Others noted that free parking is growing harder to find.

“Many of the free parking is now becoming paid parking, because these owners can do so,” said Jane Marshall, president of the Oceanside Coastal Neighborhood Association. “We love that everything is developing, we love all the businesses that are coming down, we just want to make it equal, fair.”

Density

Another major topic of discussion was density. Staff explained that the city is currently awaiting the California Coastal Commission’s approval of its 2023

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“If we were to take a stand today and say, ‘no, we want to keep it as a cap,’ there is a strong likelihood we will not get Coastal Commission support for establishing an 86-unitto-the-acre cap,” said City Manager Jonathan Borrego. The council ultimately agreed to this change. The Coastal Commission will vote on the city’s Local Coastal Plan Amendment on Feb. 5.

Sanchez said another top priority is the creation of a local transit-oriented development plan, following the passing of Senate Bill 79. The bill permits multi-family residential development at sites near major transit stops such as the Oceanside Transit Center, overriding local zoning regulations for height and density.

Oceanside was one of several North County cities to oppose SB 79.

Under the bill, cities can submit their own local transit-oriented development (TOD) plans to slightly mitigate the impacts of SB 79. These plans must be submitted to the state by July 1.

“One of the higher priorities we have has to do

The city will kick off these efforts this summer with a placemaking pilot that will close off vehicle access to Tremont Avenue between Mission Avenue and Pier View Way, making it accessible only to pedestrians.

According to the city, the goal is to create a unique gathering space that will activate the area and support local businesses by allowing them to expand into the public area. City staff said they will contact businesses along that portion of Tremont to address any concerns before the pilot begins.

Council members said the Tremont pilot is a great first step, but that they would like to see the city explore even larger ideas in the future.

“If Tremont is something easy we can do for 2026, that’s great, but let’s even look at something bigger and grander that fits with Coast Highway,” said Councilmember Rick Robinson.

Councilmember Jimmy Figueroa said he would like to see the city create a cultural corridor that honors the heritage and history of the various groups who

“Everything you’re describing, from the pedestrian promenades to the art walks, to the potential for some cultural identification, all that would be included in this plan that we’re talking about,” said Borrego.

DAC

Another topic was the Downtown Advisory Committee, or DAC, which advises the council on landuse matters and projects in the downtown district.

Council members requested certain changes to the DAC to make it more accessible and effective. Joyce said he has received complaints about accessibility because the meetings are held at 9 a.m.

He also said the DAC often does not receive the same level of information about proposed projects as the Planning Commission, which makes it more difficult for members to make informed decisions.

“When they get reports on developments, they’re getting the CliffsNotes version of it. When they ask questions, they’re not getting answers to their ques-

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CITY OF ENCINITAS

PUBLIC NOTICE OF RECRUITMENT FOR BUSINESS COMMISSION

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Encinitas is currently accepting applications for the appointment of seven to nine members to the newly established Business Commission.

Application forms must be completed online from the City’s website. The deadline for all applications is Thursday, February 26, 2026, at 5:00 p.m.

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

Membership/Meetings

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Duties of the Commission

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

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

• Support small business growth and workforce development.

• Engage diverse business sectors and foster inclusive economic participation.

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

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

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

• Promote sustainable and resilient business practices.

• Strengthen city and business relationships.

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

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

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

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

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

For additional information on the recruitment, please contact the City Clerk’s O ce at 760633-2601. 01/30/2026 CN 31777

CITY OF DEL MAR NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Tuesday, the 10th day of February 2026, at 6:00 p.m., in the City of Del Mar Town Hall, 1050 Camino del Mar, Del Mar, California, the Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing on the following: Application: CUP25-003/CDP25-023

Applicant: Andrew Donner, Trustee of Donner Trust 2002

Applicant Address: 3004 Sandy Lane Applicant APN:

299-020-41-00, 299-020-4200, 299-020-43-00

Environmental Status: Exempt

Description: A request for approval of a Conditional Use

Permit CUP25-003 and Coastal Development Permit CDP25023 to remodel an existing twostory residence to include a new door and landing and exterior lights on the east side of the property and to install a new skylite on the existing roof. The project includes a request for a wetland bu er reduction per the Lagoon Overlay Zone.

*Note: The property is located within the Coastal Commission’s appeal jurisdiction.

Sta Contact: Jennifer Gavin, Associate Planner, (858-7936148) or jgavin@delmar.ca.us Public Testimony: Those desiring to be heard in favor of or in opposition to this item will be given an opportunity to do so by participating in Planning Commission meetings by addressing the Commission for up to three minutes or by submitting a written comment. Please submit a completed “Speaker Slip”, including the item number you wish to speak on, to the Planning Sta prior to the announcement of the agenda item. The forms are located near the door at the rear of the Meeting Room. When called to speak, please approach the podium and state your name for the record.

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

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CITY OF ENCINITAS DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT

505 S. Vulcan Avenue, Encinitas, CA 92024

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

City Hall Hours: Monday through Thursday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM and every other Friday (02/06, 02/20, etc.) 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM and closed February 16, 2026, in observation of Presidents’ Day

NOTICE OF PENDING ACTION ON ADMINISTRATIVE APPLICATIONS AND COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMITS

1. PROJECT NAME: Stillinger Addition; CASE NUMBER: CDP-007463-2024; FILING DATE: August 6, 2024; APPLICANT: Denise K. Stillinger; LOCATION: 2178 Cambridge Avenue (APN: 260-404-16); PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Demolition of an existing one-car garage and construction of a new attached garage and addition to an existing single-family residence.; ZONING/ OVERLAY: Residential 11 (R-11) Zone, Coastal Zone, and Special Study; ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS: The project is exempt from further environmental review pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines

Sections 15301(e). Section 15301(e) exempts additions to existing structures that will not result in an increase of more than 10,000 square feet if the project is in an area where all public services and facilities are available to allow for maximum development permissible in the general plan and the project is not located in an environmentally sensitive area. The project meets these criteria. None of the exceptions in Section 15300.2 of the CEQA Guidelines apply and no historical resources will be impacted by the proposed development.

STAFF CONTACT: Megan McEl sh, Assistant Planner: (760) 633-2715 or mmcel sh@encinitasca.gov

2. PROJECT NAME: Bangen Carter ADU CASE NUMBER: CDPNF-008224-2025; FILING DATE: 08/07/2025; APPLICANT: John Nolan Carter and Katherine Bangen, trustees of the Bangen Carter Family Trust Dated April 24, 2015; LOCATION: 322 La Veta Ave (APN: 256-293-16); PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Coastal Development Permit for the construction of a 446-square-foot accessory dwelling unit. ZONING/OVERLAY: Residential Single-Family 11 (RS11), Coastal Zone ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS: The project has been determined to be exempt from environmental review pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) guidelines section 15303(a), which exempts the conversion of the existing portion of the single-family residence to a second dwelling unit. The project meets these criteria. None of the exceptions in Section 15300.2 of the CEQA Guidelines apply, and no historical resources will be impacted by the proposed development.

STAFF CONTACT: Esteban Cisneros, Contract Assistant Planner: (760) 9432244 or ecisneros@encinitasca.gov

PRIOR TO 5:00 PM ON MONDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2026, ANY INTERESTED PER-

SON MAY REVIEW THE APPLICATION AND PRESENT TESTIMONY, ORALLY OR IN WRITING, TO THE DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT. WRITTEN TESTIMONY IS PREFERRED IN ORDER TO HAVE A RECORD OF THE COMMENTS RECEIVED.

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

The above items are located within the Coastal Zone and require the issuance of a regular coastal development permit. The action of the Development Services Director, on Items 1 and 2, may not appealed to the California Coastal Commission.

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

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Municipal Code (DMMC) Section 30.86.090(A)(1) to allow the retention of fencing and gates up to 8-feet in height at the front and street side property lines where a maximum of 3.5-feet-tall is allowed; DMMC Section 30.86.090(A) (2) to allow the retention of fencing and gates up to 8-feet in height in the rear yard setback where a maximum of 6-feet is allowed; and DMMC Section 30.86.090(A)(4) to allow the retention of an entryway (arbor) structure in excess of the dimensions allowed in the front yard setback.

Sta Contact: Jean Crutch eld, Associate Planner, (858-7043647) or jcrutch eld@delmar.ca.us Public Testimony: Those desiring to be heard in favor of or in opposition to this item will be given an opportunity to do so by participating in Planning Commission meetings by addressing the Commission for up to three minutes or by submitting a written comment. Please submit a completed “Speaker Slip”, including the item number you wish to speak on, to the Planning Sta prior to the announcement of the agenda item. The forms are located near the door at the rear of the Meeting Room. When called to speak, please approach the podium and state your name for the record.

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

Under California Government Code 65009, if you challenge the nature of the proposed action in Court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or written correspondence delivered to the City at, or prior to, the public hearing. Notice posted and mailed on or before January 30, 2026 01/30/2026 CN 31774

CITY OF SAN MARCOS REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (PW IFB 25-02) 5 PARKS ELECTRICAL UPGRADES

nature of the proposed action in Court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or written correspondence delivered to the City at, or prior to, the public hearing.

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CITY OF DEL MAR

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Tuesday, the 10th day of February 2026, at 6:00 p.m., in the City of Del Mar Town Hall, 1050 Camino del Mar, Del Mar, California, the Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing on the following: Application: General Plan

Amendment GPA24-002

Location: Citywide

Applicant: City of Del Mar

Environmental Status: The proposed Environmental Justice amendments are consistent with the other elements of the Del Mar Community Plan (General Plan) including the 6th Cycle Housing Element and associated environmental document. The

6th Cycle Housing Element Final Program Environmental Impact Report (PEIR) and associated Mitigation, Monitoring, and Reporting Program was certi ed by the City Council on October 5, 2020 (State Clearinghouse (SCH) No. 2020029064). The Final PEIR is available online at: www. delmar.ca.us/DocumentCenter/ View/7171/Final-PEIR-91020

The proposed amendments will not result in signi cant e ects on the environment or an increase in severity of e ects on the environment as analyzed in the Final PEIR.

Sta Contact: Nicole Morrow, AICP, Associate Plannernmorrow@delmar.ca.us or 858375-9529

Description: This is a Planning Commission recommendation hearing to consider proposed amendments to the Del Mar Community Plan (General Plan) to adopt the City’s Environmental Justice Element. California Government Code Section 65302(h) requires that jurisdictions with disadvantaged communities adopt an Environmental Justice Element. While the City does not have any areas identi ed by the State as disadvantaged communities, the City prepared an Environmental Justice Element to demonstrate the City’s commitment to maintaining a healthy, inclusive, and accessible community

for all residents and visitors. The Environmental Justice Element outlines goals, policies, and implementation actions to further civic engagement, equity, and fair treatment; minimize pollution exposure; promote safe and healthy homes; and improve access to public facilities, resources, and amenities. The Planning Commission is asked to provide a recommendation to the City Council. The City Council will consider adoption of the proposed amendments at a future noticed public hearing.

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

Written Comments: Members of the public can participate in the meeting by submitting a written red dot comment via email to

planning@delmar.ca.us. The deadline to submit written comments is 12 p.m. on the day of the meeting and the subject line of your email should clearly state the agenda item you are commenting on. Under California Government Code 65009, if you challenge the nature of the proposed action in Court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or written correspondence delivered to the City at, or prior to, the public hearing.

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CITY OF DEL MAR NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Tuesday, the 10th day of February 2026, at 6:00 p.m., in the City of Del Mar Town Hall, 1050 Camino del Mar, Del Mar, California, the Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing on the following: Application: Variance V25-002

Applicant: Christian and Rosee Voigtlander

Applicant Address: 355 14th Street

Applicant APN: 300-020-18-00

Environmental Status: Exempt

Description: A request for a Variance from: Del Mar

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of San Marcos, hereinafter referred to as Agency or City, invites sealed bids for the above stated Project and will receive bids via an online bid management system, PlanetBids up to the hour of 4:00 p.m. on 02/17/26 at which time the bids will be publicly opened and viewable online. A representative of Agency will also be onsite at City Hall at the time of bid opening to read the electronic bids. Bids received after the hour and date for the bid opening will not be accepted.

WORK DESCRIPTION The work generally consists of electrical upgrades at 5 Parks within the City of San Marcos (San Elijo Park, Civic Center Park, The Laurels Park, Foothills Park, Valley View Park). A detailed Scope of Work can be found in the IFB Documents.

LOCATION OF WORK The work to be constructed is located at through the City of San Marcos.

MANDATORY PRE-BID CONFERENCE None

PROJECT ESTIMATE: $600,000

PROJECT FUNDING This project is funded in whole or in part Local

eligible funds as may be needed.

PREVAILING WAGE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN

that payment of prevailing wages and compliance with the California Labor Code Sections 1770 et seq IS required for this project. The Contractor will be required to comply with all of the terms and conditions (including State General Prevailing Wage requirements) prescribed for Contractor performing public works construction projects.

The California Department of Industrial Relations determines the general prevailing wage rates for the State, which are available at the DIR website, http://www.dir.ca.gov, or from the City of San Marcos’ City Clerk Department.

DIR REGISTRATION

Under SB 854, contractors and subcontractors performing work on public works contracts are required to register with the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) on an annual basis (July 1-June 30). All contractors and subcontractors submitting bids will be required to have registered in advance with the DIR and must meet the minimum program quali cations necessary to be eligible to work on public works projects pursuant to Labor Code section 1725.5 and Public Contract Code Section 4104.

TIME OF COMPLETION

All work shall be completed to the satisfaction of the Agency in conformance with the Contract Documents.

Liquidated Damages for this Project will be per the Special Provisions available on City’s website at https://www. sanmarcosca.gov/BusinessServices/Development/FormsApplications/LandDevelopment-Engineering.

AVAILABILITY OF BID

DOCUMENTS

The City uses PlanetBids to post and receive bids online. Only vendors that are registered with PlanetBids will be eligible to submit a bid for formal solicitations with the City. PlanetBids is accessible via the City’s website and the direct link provided below, and provides all Bid Documents at no cost to bidders.

http://www.san-marcos.net OR https://www.planetbids. com/portal/portal. cfm?CompanyID=39481

NO BID SETS WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE.

CONTRACTORS LICENSE

The Contractor shall possess at the time the contract is awarded, a California Contractors license classi cation C-10 Electrical Contractor.

BIDDER SECURITY

Each bid must be accompanied by bidders security equal to 10 percent of the bid.

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NOTICE OF ORDINANCE INTRODUCTION

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DEL MAR, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING DEL MAR

MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER

23.12 (CALIFORNIA CODES FOR CONSTRUCTION) BY AMENDING SECTION 23.12.070, AND BY ADDING SECTION 23.12.071 TO MAKE ADMINISTRATIVE

CORRECTIONS REQUESTED BY THE CALIFORNIA

BUILDING STANDARDS

COMMMISSION, ALL RELATING TO THE APPLICABILITY OF THE 2025 CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS CODE AND ASSOCIATED NATIONAL AND STATE BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION CODES

CITY OF ENCINITAS DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT

505 S. Vulcan Avenue, Encinitas, CA 92024

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

City Hall Hours: Monday through Thursday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM and every other Friday (2/6, 2/20, etc.) 8:00 AM TO 4:00 PM and closed Monday, February 16, 2026, in observance of Presidents Day

NOTICE OF PENDING ACTION ON ADMINISTRATIVE APPLICATION AND COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT

PROJECT NAME: The Young Residence Accessory Dwelling Unit; CASE NUMBER: CDPNF-008385-2025; FILING DATE: September 22, 2025; APPLICANT: Deborah Young; LOCATION: 303 Ocean View Avenue (APN: 256-412-45); PROJECT DESCRIPTION: A coastal development permit for the construction of a new detached 1,200-square-foot accessory dwelling unit; ZONING/OVERLAY: Residential 3 (R3) Special Study, Scenic/Visual Corridor and Coastal Overlay Zone; ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS: The project is exempt from further environmental review pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15303(a), which exempts the construction of a new accessory dwelling unit. The project meets this criterion. None of the exceptions in Section 15300.2 of the CEQA Guidelines apply, and no historic resources are a ected by the proposed project. STAFF CONTACT: Santos Perez, Assistant Planner: (760) 633-2799 or sperez@encinitasca.gov

PRIOR TO 5:00 PM ON MONDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2026, ANY INTERESTED PERSON MAY REVIEW THE APPLICATION AND PRESENT TESTIMONY, ORALLY OR IN WRITING, TO THE DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT. WRITTEN TESTIMONY IS PREFERRED IN ORDER TO HAVE A RECORD OF THE COMMENTS RECEIVED.

The above item is located within the Coastal Zone and requires the issuance of a regular coastal development permit. The action of the Development Services Director may not be appealed to the California Coastal Commission.

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

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CITY OF ENCINITAS DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT

505 S. Vulcan Avenue, Encinitas, CA 92024

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

City Hall Hours: Monday through Thursday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM and every other Friday (2/6, 2/20, etc.) 8:00 AM TO 4:00 PM and closed February 16, 2026, in observation of Presidents’ Day

NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING AND PENDING ACTION ON ADMINISTRATIVE APPLICATION AND COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT/SECTION 504 REHABILITATION ACT OF 1973 AND TITLE VI, THIS AGENCY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PUBLIC ENTITY AND DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, ETHNIC ORIGIN, NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEX, RELIGION, VETERANS STATUS OR PHYSICAL OR MENTAL DISABILITY IN EMPLOYMENT OR THE PROVISION OF SERVICE. IF YOU REQUIRE SPECIAL ASSISTANCE TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS MEETING, PLEASE CONTACT THE DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT AT (760) 633-2710 AT LEAST 72 HOURS PRIOR TO THE MEETING.

PUBLIC HEARING: TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2026, AT 5:00 PM, TO BE HELD AT THE CITY OF ENCINITAS COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 505 SOUTH VULCAN AVENUE, ENCINITAS

PROJECT NAME: Valley of Dreams Mobile Home Park Storm Drain Improvements; CASE NUMBERS: CDP-007190-2024; FILING DATE: April 24, 2024; APPLICANT: Steven R. Campbell Family Trust; LOCATION: 123 Jasper St. (APN: 254-312-11); PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Coastal Development Permit for storm drain improvements to mitigate ooding, allow proper drainage and discharge, and connect to the existing City of Encinitas drainage infrastructure for an existing mobile home park; ZONING/OVERLAY: Residential 11 (R-11) Zone and Appeal Jurisdiction of the Coastal Overlay Zone; ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS: The project has been determined to be exempt from environmental review pursuant to Section 15301 (Existing Facilities), which exempts operation, repair, maintenance, permitting, leasing, licensing, or minor alteration of existing public or private structures, facilities, mechanical equipment, or topographical features, involving negligible or no expansion of existing or former use. The project meets these criteria. None of the exceptions in Section 15300.2 of the CEQA Guidelines exists and no historical resources will be impacted by the proposed development.

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

WITHIN THE CITY OF DEL MAR

The above referenced ordinance was introduced by action of the City Council on January 20, 2026. Adoption of the above listed ordinance will be considered on February 3, 2026. s/s Sarah Krietor, Administrative Services Manager/ City Clerk DATE January 21, 2026

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NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL PROPERTY (CCP 701.540). ATTORNEY: FINLAYSON TOFFER ROOSEVELT & LILLY LLP 15615 ALTON PARKWAY SUITE 270 IRVINE, CA 92618. TELEPHONE NO.: DAYTIME: (949) 759-3810 FAX NO.: (949) 759-3812. ATTORNEY FOR (NAME): JUSTUS WALLACE PEPPERTREE PARK VILLAGES 7 & 8 LLC. LEVYING OFFICER: SAN DIEGO COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE 325 S. MELROSE DR. SUITE 2400 VISTA, CA 92081 PHONE:(760) 940-2898 FAX: (760) 8066215 CALIFORNIA RELAY SERVICE NUMBER (800) 7352929 TDD OR 711. SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO 325 S MELROSE DR. VISTA, CA 92081. PLAINTIFF/ PETITIONER: MERITAGE HOMES OF CALIFORNIA INC. DEFENDANT/ RESPONDENT: PEPPERTREE VILLAGE VII LLC ET AL. COURT CASE NUMBER:37-2014-00040032 LEVYING OFFICER FILE NUMBER:2025400039. DATE 01/21/2026 UNDER A WRIT OF EXECUTION ISSUED OUT OF THE ABOVE COURT ON 11/14/2024, ON THE JUDGMENT RENDERED ON 02/21/2024. FOR THE SUM OF $10,635,475.31; I HAVE LEVIED UPON ALL THE RIGHTS, TITLE, AND INTEREST OF THE JUDGMENT DEBTOR(S), NORTHERN CAPITAL INC., DUANE URQUHART, IN THE REAL PROPERTY, IN THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: 5256 MISSION RD. STE 905, BONSALL, CA 92003. PARCEL A: PARCELS 1 AND 2 OF PARCEL MAP 6530, IN

THE CITY OF OCEANSIDE, COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, ACCORDING TO MAP THEREOF FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAN DIEGO COUNTY, NOVEMBER 8, 1977, BEING A PORTION OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 25, TOWNSHIP 10 SOUTH, RANGE 4 WEST, SAN BERNARDINO MERIDIAN, IN THE CITY OF OCEANSIDE, COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, ACCORDING TO OFFICIAL PLAT THEREOF. EXCEPTING THEREFROM ANY OIL, GAS AND OTHER HYDROCARBON SUBSTANCES AND URANIUM METALS AND ORES OF ALL TYPES WITHOUT, HOWEVER, ANY RIGHT OF ENTRY ON THE SURFACE OR WITHIN 500 FEET FROM THE SURFACE OF SAID LAND, AS EXCEPTED BY PREVIOUS DEEDS OF RECORD. PARCEL B: AN EASEMENT AND RIGHT OF WAY FOR ROAD AND PUBLIC UTILITY PURPOSES OVER, UNDER, ALONG AND ACROSS THE NORTHERLY 30.00 FEET OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 36, TOWNSHIP 10 SOUTH, RANGE 4 WEST, SAN BERNARDINO BASE AND MERIDIAN, IN THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, ACCORDING TO OFFICIAL PLAT THEREOF. PARCEL C: AN EASEMENT AND RIGHT OF WAY FOR ROAD AND PUBLIC UTILITY PURPOSES OVER, UNDER, ALONG AND ACROSS THE WESTERLY AND SOUTHERLY 30.00 FEET OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER; THE EASTERLY AND SOUTHERLY 30.00 FEET OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER; AND THE EASTERLY 30.00 FEET OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER; ALL IN SECTION 25, TOWNSHIP 10 SOUTH, RANGE 4 WEST, SAN BERNARDINO BASE AND MERIDIAN, IN THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, ACCORDING TO OFFICIAL PLAT THEREOF. ASSESSOR’S PARCEL NUMBERS(S): 122-030-71, 122-030-72.

MINIMUM BID AMOUNT (IF APPLICABLE): PROSPECTIVE BIDDERS SHOULD REFER TO SECTIONS 701.510 TO 701.680, INCLUSIVE, OF THE CODE OF CIVIL PROCEDURE FOR PROVISIONS GOVERNING THE TERMS, CONDITIONS, AND EFFECT OF THE SALE AND THE LIABILITY OF DEFAULTING BIDDERS. PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT I WILL PROCEED TO SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER , FOR CASH IN LAWFUL MONEY OF THE UNITED STATES, ALL THE RIGHTS, TITLE, AND INTEREST OF SAID JUDGMENT DEBTOR(S) IN THE ABOVE DESCRIBED PROPERTY, OR SO MUCH THEREOF AS MAY BE NECESSARY TO SATISFY SAID EXECUTION, WITH ACCRUED INTEREST AND COSTS ON: DATE/TIME OF SALE: 2/19/2026 LOCATION OF SALE: 325 SOUTH MELROSE DR., SOUTH COURTHOUSE ENTRANCE. DIRECTIONS TO THE PROPERTY LOCATION CAN BE OBTAINED FROM THE LEVYING OFFICER UPON ORAL OR WRITTEN REQUEST. KELLY A. MARTINEZ, SHERIFF /S/ M. LACOSTA 2803, SHERIFF’S AUTHORIZED AGENT. LIENS MAY BE PRESENT WHICH MAY OR MAY NOT SURVIVE THIS LEVY. 01/30/2026, 02/06/2026, 02/13/2026 CN 31760

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE

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

PRIOR TO 5:00 PM ON TUESDAY FEBRUARY 10, 2026, ANY INTERESTED PERSON MAY REVIEW THE APPLICATION AND PRESENT TESTIMONY, ORALLY OR IN WRITING, TO THE DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT. WRITTEN TESTIMONY IS PREFERRED IN ORDER TO HAVE A RECORD OF THE COMMENTS RECEIVED.

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

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

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

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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

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Encinitas to study storm drains

By Cameron Adams ENCINITAS —

While approving execution of an up to $800,000 contract to catalog the city’s underground drainage system, Mayor Bruce Ehlers included two additional requests to negotiate with the engineering firm performing the work.

The first proposal was to see whether San Diego-based Rick Engineering Company, now known as Rick, would consider moving up the project timeline at no extra cost to the city — “just at least try,” Ehlers said.

The other was to implement a “red flag” system that would alert city staff when significant pipe damage is discovered during the assessment, rather than after all work is completed.

Encinitas owns and maintains a stormwater drainage system of approximately 65 miles of underground pipes, 1,789 structures and more than 4,000 pipe segments, according to city documents. The system, installed by the County of San Diego, includes components that are more than 75 years old and pipes that predate the city’s incorporation in October 1986.

The city has experienced numerous stormwater and drainage issues citywide over the years, including regular flooding in Leucadia and, more recently, a large sinkhole along Lake Drive in Cardiff-bythe-Sea in 2023. In many cases, the resulting property damage has led to litigation with the city, some of which is ongoing.

The contract — about $750,000, with a roughly $50,000 contingency — was unanimously approved by the City Council, with the two negotiation points in-

cluded. The work calls for a comprehensive inspection and analysis of the city's entire stormwater system and is expected to take 18 months if no changes result from further negotiations, according to city documents.

Ehlers said the urgency stems from a desire to proactively identify and repair the aging system to avoid a costly, potentially dangerous sinkhole or other consequences.

Dan Nutter, the city's director of engineering, said negotiations with Rick could allow the city to generate reports 3 to 5 months faster, at about a 25% increase in cost. In addition to inspecting every foot of the system with cameras, Nutter said the modeling and risk-assessment portion can also take significant time.

Nutter said that the wastewater division within the utilities department completed a similar modeling project that took more than a year.

“Every task associated with the condition assessment is pretty darn involved,” Nutter said. “Because of the iterative process with staff, with our public works team, it’s just lengthy.”

Deputy Mayor Jim O’Hara first raised the idea of a “red flag” model in which sufficiently large repairs would trigger an immediate response.

Councilmember Joy Lyndes agreed with the early-notification concept.

“We will want to know what they're finding and whether there's anything that rises to us needing to address immediately because we are concerned about it,” Lyndes said. “We want to know as soon as possible and we can take action on it by setting some

“And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”

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money aside.”

Councilmember Luke Shaffer said he wants the city to know exactly where problems exist so it “can start getting in front of the bigger budget issue” related to the entire system ahead of the fiscal year 2026-27 budget cycle.

Nutter said the issue ultimately comes down to funding and that “red flags” are inevitable because “these pipes are old, especially our corrugated metal pipes.”

Voids in the system — where stormwater leaks out of pipes and into surrounding sediment, often leading to sinkholes — are of particular concern, Nutter said, noting that corrosion typically begins after about 30 years and coastal climates can be especially harsh on such infrastructure.

“I guarantee you we’re going to be seeing voids and anytime we do, it’s a cause for concern that we want to address immediately,” Nutter said. “Frankly speaking, I don’t think we’re going to be able to address every single one, just because of funding. So we are going to try to address what we see as the most high priority of those.”

Any such issues beneath major arterial roadways would be considered high priority, Nutter added.

“I want it done faster,” Ehlers said. “It’s a time bomb out there. We’ve already seen them start to fail.”

Sand relocation

In an effort to stabilize the coastline, the Encinitas City Council approved a contract to move nearly three Olympic-size swimming pools’ worth of sand to Beacon’s Beach.

The $350,000 contract with Whillock Contracting of El Cajon will allow the

city to relocate about 9,400 cubic yards, or 700 standard dump truck loads, of compatible sand sediment to Beacon’s (Leucadia State Beach) from a 19-acre site off Manchester Avenue near the Interstate 5 interchange and north of the San Elijo Lagoon, according to city documents.

The site at 3111 Manchester Avenue has been approved for the private development of Greystar/ Belmont Residential Care, a 200-unit senior living facility.

Mayor Bruce Ehlers said that while other projects have moved larger amounts of sand, this one was worth supporting because of the location’s sensitivity and the need to mitigate cliff erosion.

“Right at Beacon’s is a very, very crucial place to put sand right now to support that seawall,” Ehlers said. “Whatever we can put there, we should.”

Whillock Contracting is currently in the second year of a three-year agreement with the city, not to exceed $90,000, for as-needed beach maintenance and general services, according to city documents. Due to the size of the project, additional funding was necessary.

The $350,000 will be paid from more than $480,000 available in the Opportunistic Beach Fill Program/Sand Compatibility and Opportunistic Use Program capital improvement project budget, according to city documents.

Several projects currently under development include conditions requiring developers to pay for sand relocation when appropriate, but the senior care development did not include such a requirement.

dling the case.

Superintendent Anne Staffieri of the San Dieguito Union High School District said the district was notified Wednesday morning of Zyburt’s arrest. In September 2025, the district learned that law enforcement had opened an investigation into Zyburt, at which time he was immediately removed from the classroom and placed on administrative leave, Staffieri said.

“This news is deeply disturbing and the district hopes justice will be served,” Staffieri said.

The district said it has no additional information

beyond what Bonta announced in a press release regarding the arrest.

“We appreciate the outstanding work and professionalism of the Department of Justice, whose thorough investigation was instrumental in this arrest,” said Carlsbad Police Chief Christie Calderwood in a statement. “This case highlights the importance of strong interagency partnerships in keeping our communities safe.”

The complaint also alleges aggravating factors, including that the offenses occurred while Zyburt held a position of trust and had routine contact with minors.

Bail information for the suspect was not available.

AStarter fits Torrey to a tee sports talk

mong the stars shining at this week’s Farmers Insurance Open is Bruce Koepka, a fivetime major winner who’s returning to the PGA Tour after exiting the LIV Tour.

Bruce Koepka?

“My wife was watching on TV and she said, ‘Did you just call Brooks, Bruce on national television?’” legendary FIO starter Tony Perez said.

Yes, he did, years ago, and Perez was aware that he needed a mulligan when the gallery started hollering, “Let’s go Bruce!” Perez later offered his mea culpa when his son, Pat, and Koepka were LIV teammates.

“Was that you?” Koepka said, sharing a hearty laugh.

No joke, Solana Beach’s Perez is in his fifth decade of clearing his voice at the Torrey Pines Golf Course and announcing who’s next on the South No. 1 tee box. His tireless work of contributing countless hours to the event since the mid-1980s made him a finalist for the 2025 PGA Volunteer of the Year Award.

He’s being honored at this year’s FIO, where it’s a safe bet he’s greeted like Norm from “Cheers”: Everyone knows his name.

“He’s part of our tradition, our vibe,” FIO tournament director Marty Gorish said. “He always has that big smile, and he puts the players at ease.”

Perez now introduces the offspring of touring pros who once commanded his vocal cords.

While the smoothtalking, always-at-ease Perez seldom stumbles, he’s human. He occasionally blows a tire, but never a gasket.

“I remember one of my first guys I announced was Billy Andrade and it came out as Billy Andretti be-

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cause that was when Mario Andretti was on the racing circuit,” Perez said. Andrade, then a twotime PGA Tour winner, turned to Perez and said, “I’m not the race-car driver.”

Take a few laps with Perez, and it’s one story after another for a person with few, if any, peers on the PGA Tour. The concoction of his longevity, his son being a pro, and his reliable outstretched hand and over-the-top kindness are among the attributes that make him special.

“I believe I’m the most hugged starter on the tour,” Perez said. “Tony Finau and Xander Schauffele always give me a big hug, and I just have a good relationship with the players because they have seen me there so many times.”

It’s the first-time competitors who glean the most from Perez. With their knees shaking and palms sweaty, here comes a dapper man with the style, class and demeanor of a maître d’ at a restaurant with white tablecloths.

“He is totally relaxed, which makes it feel a lot less formal for the players,” Gorish said. “And he genuinely cares about the guys, they can feel it and he makes them feel at ease.”

Perez knows of the trials and tribulations it takes to reach Torrey’s No. 1 tee box.

“I see rookies coming out and I think, ‘Oh my god it’s just an uphill trip to get here,’” Perez said. “And it’s a long haul and not easy if

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Ex-Carlsbad star still chasing the game at UCSD

By Noah Perkins

As a student at Carlsbad High in the early 1990s, Vanessa Nygaard — now UC San Diego women’s basketball associate head coach — would sneak into the old Lancer gym after dinner, walking a few blocks from her childhood home to work on her jump shot.

Her backyard hoop was fine, but the neighbors didn’t love the late-night noise, so her co-conspirator — a custodian she remembers as Clarence — would prop open a door so she could practice.

“I don’t know if it’s breaking in if the custodian knows me and the door’s just a little jarred,” Nygaard told The Coast News. “I don’t think anyone knew about it — maybe just the custodian and the friends who would go shoot with me. My coach? My parents? No idea. The janitor was supportive; I think he was a former basketball player.”

At Carlsbad, playing for head coach John Duberville alongside standout point guard Renee Demirdjian — future University of San Francisco Hall of Famer — Nygaard, a 6-foot-1 center, was a three-time Avocado League Player of the Year and a two-time first-team All-CIF San Diego Section selection, including CIF Player of the Year honors in 1993. She led the Lancers to back-to-back section finals, winning the 1992 title with a 53-43 victory over University City.

“That’s like 100 years ago,” Nygaard said with a laugh, trying to remember the names of the players

you are going to make it.”

If making it to Torrey Pines this week, tip your cap to Perez. He’ll literally introduce hundreds of golfers to the fans, many of them who never neglect to tell Perez hello.

“So many people come by the tee box and some of them I have no clue who they are,” Perez said. “But do you know what that means to me at 80 years old for people to do that? I’ve even had people ask for my autograph.”

Tiger Woods can relate. Perez has known him for 42 years, since Woods and the younger Perez played junior golf.

“Tiger never forgot that we all grew up together,” Perez said. “We go way back and he always shows me a lot of respect and gives me a hug.”

Once Woods, fresh off a birdie, gave his ball to a double-amputee Army veteran who was a guest of Perez’s through his work of getting wounded veterans into golf.

The fans ringing the

she faced before recalling Oceanside center Mildred Conston, who scored 1,500 points over her high school career.

“Santa Fe was really good because Terri Bamford was the coach,” Nygaard said of the longtime La Jolla Country Day coach and winningest girls basketball coach in San Diego Section history. “Turns out she’s always been a great coach. And we had a great coach, too; John Duberville did a great job with us.

“I remember we played a zone, and Renee and I only played the first half of games until the playoffs. We shot free-throw-line jumpers. I posted up, grabbed

rebounds, went coast-tocoast, or hit turnaround jump shots. I worked on that a lot. I never shot a three in high school; I just played hard. I think that was one of my biggest talents.”

In those days, before the WNBA existed and long before stars like Caitlin Clark drew national audiences, Nygaard’s exposure to elite women’s basketball was limited to the final two games of the NCAA Tournament, aired on television each March.

“When I was a kid, I looked up to the Lakers. I wanted to be James Worthy,” Nygaard said.

She began playing basketball at the Carlsbad Boys

hole declined to rush off after Woods sank his putt, choosing to witness a special interaction.

“Tiger never even turns his head when he is playing but he saw this guy, gave him the ball and no one moved,” Perez said. “Instead, everyone was crying. You couldn’t have written a better script.”

No one can predict

Sunday’s winner. But everyone is certain they heard his name from Perez’s welltuned pipes.

“This is what helps me wake up every morning,” Perez said. “I’m thankful I’m still here and I’ll be doing this for as long as I can.”

Contact Jay Paris at jparis8@aol.com and follow him @jparis_sports

ing career spanning high school, college and the WNBA, Nygaard returned to the area in 2024, joining the UCSD staff of Heidi VanDerveer, the younger sister of her former college coach.

Her return has brought about a full-circle moment: her daughter, Emerson, a 5-foot-11 sophomore forward, now plays for Carlsbad High, just as Nygaard once did.

& Girls Club, mostly with boys, before joining the first girls’ team at Valley Middle School.

“There wasn’t anything [women’s basketball] out there,” Nygaard said. “It’s nice to see that there are so many more role models for young people now. There’s so much more opportunity for girls to play on teams and try different sports. I think it’s fantastic.”

Back then, the idea of pursuing basketball for most girls was foreign. The only guidance Nygaard received came from a co-worker of her mother’s — a former college player whose name she has long forgotten — who came to one of her games and offered a single piece of advice: when she got to college, she’d have to move up a position — from center to forward.

“It’s actually totally true,” Nygaard said. “But that’s the only time there was another adult woman who played sports near me.”

After Carlsbad, Nygaard played at Stanford from 1993 to 1998, becom-

ing a key contributor to Tara VanDerveer’s program. Nygaard helped the Cardinal reach three Final Fours and compile a 113-14 overall record, including a 69-2 mark in Pac-10 play.

Nygaard finished her career as Stanford’s alltime leader in three-pointers made and earned All-Pac-10, All-Pac-10 Academic, and honorable mention All-America honors in 1998.

She then went on to a six-season career in the fledgling WNBA, with stints with the Cleveland Rockers, Portland Fire, Miami Sol and Los Angeles Sparks — three of those franchises now defunct.

“My first year, I made $26,000 and had no health care,” Nygaard said. “I remember needing a screw taken out of my knee, and I had to go back to Stanford and negotiate a price with the doctor who’d done the surgery. It’s nice to see [WNBA players] now negotiating for what they deserve.”

After a long coach-

“These players are much better than we were,” Nygaard said. “They train, they start playing younger, they’re getting so much more exposure to different things, and they know they can play at college; professionally, there’s a lot of great young players in San Diego.”

Nygaard joked that she’s only the second-most famous Nygaard in town — behind her mother, Julie Nygaard, a longtime Carlsbad councilwoman.

“Carlsbad is much bigger than it was,” she said. “There’s a lot more golf carts. But it still has that vibe of belonging and community. I just moved back two years ago, and it’s amazing how many people I grew up with are still here. I run into my high school English teacher, and she starts recommending books to me. I’m reading everything she suggests.”

In Nygaard’s second year with the program, UCSD is off to a 13-6 start.

“As I’ve gotten older, the inequality stuff and the things that haven’t changed bug me, bother me more,” she said. “It would have been great if I had gotten a million dollars [playing], but I still look at it like I live in Carlsbad, so can’t be that bad, right?”

EHS hires new football coach

By Noah Perkins

ESCONDIDO — Escondido High School has promoted Ian Kelly to head football coach after six seasons as an assistant, the school announced Jan. 22.

Kelly succeeds Stephen Dixon, who announced his resignation in December. Hired in 2023, Dixon’s Cougars went 2-9 this past season and 12-23 over his threeyear tenure.

The program has struggled in recent years, cycling through multiple coaches since its most successful period under Paul Gomes from 2001 to 2009, when the team went 59-37-7 and won three league titles. The five coaches who followed Gomes, including Dixon, combined for a 49-95-2 record.

During Dixon’s tenure, Escondido saw three key players transfer out: playmaker Ezekiel McIntyre, leading wide receiver Josh Gonzales and quarterback Caden Thompson.

Kelly, 31, played high school football at Chaparral High School in Temecula, earning All-CIF honors as a defensive lineman. He

played two seasons at Palomar College before finishing at Colorado State University-Pueblo, where he earned his undergraduate degree. He now teaches special education at Escondido.

“Coach Kelly is going to pour his heart and soul into those young men and into the Escondido program,” said Robert Mendez, Escondido’s assistant head coach and linebackers coach.

“He brings an exceptional blend of high-level playing and coaching experience, matched only by his intensity in the weight room and a genuine commitment to developing kids the right way.”

Mendez said Kelly’s regular presence on campus is expected to reinforce the team’s culture. “Expect Escondido to continue to be tough, disciplined, and accountable,” he said. “Coach Kelly’s presence will elevate the culture, and the impact he’ll have on those players —

on and off the field — will be felt for years to come.”

Under Kelly, Escondido’s offense is expected to run a physical, groundbased attack, while the defense will operate from a 3-3 alignment with multiple fronts.

Padres to honor Jones with patch

The San Diego Padres have announced that the team uniform this season will include a No. 35 patch to honor former Cy Young winner Randy Jones, whose celebration of life was held at Petco Park on Saturday. Jones, who pitched for the Padres for eight years, died in November at the age of 75. He is one of a select few inducted into the Padres Hall of Fame, and his name looms large above the field at Petco Park.

He pitched for San Diego from 1973 to 1980, and in 1976 became the first pitcher in team history to win the Cy Young Award.

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Did you read the sign?

Irecently took my car in for a tune-up. At the check-in line, a sign said, “We want to buy your car” and invited inquiries.

Well, that’s only half true, since it was only half a sign. The rest had been ripped off the pole.

Was this caused by bad driving? An upset customer? Either way, this sign left the impression, “We’re sloppy.”

Now I’ve been going to this dealership for seven years, so they know my business is pretty solid. Yet I couldn’t help but wonder what new customers would think about the people servicing their cars upon seeing this sign. Such disastrous messaging should never have been seen by the public. At 9 a.m. Saturday, a dozen techs and salespeople ran past the sign over a 20-minute period. When I returned at 4 p.m., the place was still fully staffed, and the half-eaten sign still hung there.

To my mind, this is inexcusable. Why wasn’t a new sign made at a oneday print shop? Even if that wasn’t an option, why wasn’t the smashed one removed at least?

True, I understood the message the dealer was trying to impart, but the damage a sign in that condition does to relations with customers and would-be customers arguably outweighs any potential business it might bring in.

Whatever you sell, it’s important to recognize that every communications tool you use needs to represent you well. Dogeared business cards, rumpled shirts or dead website pages all broadcast a message that quality control is not that important to you.

Is this really the message you want for your organization? Because customers watch everything you do and how you look. New customers, in particular, pay special attention to that first impression you’re making. And if your signage is sloppy, so is that impression.

Take a moment to learn from Harry Truman, who correctly observed, “The buck stops here.” If you’re the boss, responsibility lies with you. You should be paying attention to every detail of your operation, and blaming subordinates won’t cut it. Customers will just move on to someone who pays more attention to quality control.

Joel Tudor and modern longboarding

This is Part 2 of a Waterspot column that ran in the Jan. 16 edition.

Before I begin, let me get this out of my guts. Okay, I hate the world “log” in reference to surfboards over 10 feet. And, if it’s offensive to me, imagine how it hurts skilled artists like Josh Hall, Chris Christenson, John Kies and Skip Frye. After pouring decades of knowledge into a blank, and having it finished by the best glass shops in the world, it’s given the same label as a rotten tree branch. Please, adopt a kinder, gentler term. Thank you.

In the early ‘60s, we referred to surf craft over 10 feet simply as surfboards. Obviously, that’s because big boards were all we knew before we cut down masterpieces worthy of the Sistine

The Passing Parade

On Jan. 14, as Spaniards gathered for the Official Carnival Groups Competition in Cadiz, 12 men dressed as scientist Stephen Hawking performed a choreographed musical number in motorized wheelchairs, the New York Post reported. The men were wearing wigs and outfits typical of the disabled genius, who died in 2018 of ALS, as they performed.

“Don’t be offended, this is just for laughs,” said Miguel Angel Llull, who wrote the lyrics to their songs. After the competition, the group planned to donate the dozen wheelchairs to ALS patients in need. “They are real chairs that cost us 400 euros each,” Llull said. [NY Post, 1/17/2026]

Alarming Headlines

Police in Yeadon, Pennsylvania, wrapped up a months-long investigation with the arrest on Jan. 6 of Jonathan Gerlach, 34, who was accused of robbing graves in the Mount Moriah Cemetery & Arboretum.

The Reading Eagle reported that Gerlach was caught red-handed as he returned to his car from the cemetery carrying a “burlap bag, crowbar and other assorted items.”

In the bag were “human remains to include two mummified remains of small children, three skulls and other assorted bones,” the arrest affidavit states. Gerlach later admitted to stealing about 30 sets of human remains from the cemetery, some of which were in his basement, while others were in a storage unit.

Authorities haven’t determined what Gerlach was doing with the remains. He faces a total of 574 criminal counts and is held on $1 million cash bond. [Reading Eagle, 1/9/2026]

• Bus passengers traveling from New York City to Washington, D.C., had a memorable ride on Jan. 19, Fairfax Now reported. The driver was supposed to take passengers from Penn Station to Union Station and Dupont Circle, but instead, he dropped everyone at the

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Chapel. I guess I’m not one to speak. I may not have these board called logs, but I treated them with less respect than I would a bundle of firewood.

What I have termed the longboard renaissance began quietly when a handful of surfers who had ruled the ‘60s came roaring back into the lineup. Notable among them were Donald Takayama, Herbie Fletcher, Ben Aipa, Nat Young, Mickey Munoz and Frye. Yesterday’s surf stars were not only back, but they were also ready to finish what they had started.

I’m not aware of any kids who rode longboards in the ‘70s, but by the late ‘80s, a handful of them were showing promise on them. From down south came Kevin “Magic Feet” Connelly, Phil Castagnola Jr., Ben Murphy, and Eric Sommers. Closer to home, Josh Baxter, Mitch Abshire, Devon Howard, Peter Johnson Jr., Travis Zylstra Jr. and Joel Tudor made a big splash.

While North County longboarders leaned toward the traditional side, the San Onofre crew was getting more involved with the lighter, more maneuverable tri-fins, primarily made by Bill Stewart and ridden by Stewart’s top test pilot, Jeff Kramer.

Since youth are generally ignorant of what brought them to the ground (wave in this case) they stand upon, it can be forgiven that many

Odd Files

Vienna Metro station after police intervened.

One passenger said the driver was going really fast and wouldn’t listen to reason; “he screamed that he doesn’t get paid enough and is refusing,” the passenger said.

When representatives of the bus company tried to call him, he repeatedly hung up and told passengers he “has family to go home to and doesn’t have time to stop in D.C.” “I’m the captain of this ship,” he said. Passengers stranded at the Metro station were picked up by another bus and refunded their bus fare. [Fairfax Now, 1/20/2026]

Irony

Spending too much time staring at your phone?

Olivia Yokubonis would like a word, the Associated Press reported on Jan. 18. Using her screen name, Olivia Unplugged, Yokubonis urges people to stop their mindless use of social media.

“People will comment and they’ll be like, ‘Oh, it’s ironic that you’re posting.’ And I’m like, ‘Where else am I supposed to find you, Kyle? Outside? You’re not outside. You’re here,’” she said.

Yokubonis actually works for a screen time app called Opal, which people use to “reclaim their focus.” “It’s a fine line and a balance of finding a way to be able to cut through that noise but also not adding to the noise,” she added. [AP, 1/18/2026]

Concept Unclear

As a boat captain in the Florida Keys, Bradford Todd Picariello, 65, is well-placed to (allegedly) find huge amounts of cocaine just floating in the sea.

So it was no surprise that Picariello had the goods; his mistake was in selling a kilogram to an undercover officer from the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office.

According to CBS12TV, Picariello was arrested on Jan. 19 after meeting with the cop, whom he told

of them gravitated toward modern longboards. Just when it seemed traditional longboarding was about to be buried for the second time, the 14-year-old Tudor took up the banner and surfed his way to legendary status in much the same way his celluloid mentors, Young, Fletcher and David Nuuhiwa had done.

Without Tudor making the move toward the days of future past, I believe that today’s longboarders would all be blasting airs similar to those of their shortboarding relatives, rather than cross-stepping to the nose to stylishly hang ten.

While I have long been impressed by young Tudor’s surfing, I was far more impressed by the character he displayed as a youth. He couldn’t have been much older than 15 when he was competing in the U.S.

Championships at San Onofre.

From what I observed that day, he was by far the top surfer in the final heat. The judges, most of whom were shortboarders and did not understand traditional longboarding, had Tudor in third behind surfers with a more vertical approach. Once the results were announced, I heard a disappointed Tudor tell his mother, “I don’t care if I get last in every contest, I will not change my style.” Thank God, he never did.

While I have never been bitten by a stingray, last week I was stung by one. And man, did it hurt! To avoid getting stung, shuffle, don’t walk. I’d always considered stingrays a summer phenomenon. Apparently, the one that whacked me didn’t know that.

to bring a cooler to “make it look like he was getting fish.”

He also bragged he had another 100 pounds of cocaine for future buys. Officers also found $8,000 in cash and a handgun. Picariello faces three felony counts. [CBS12, 1/20/2026]

That’s Creative

On the morning of Jan. 13, a woman in Nassau, New York, found a stray dog, WNYT-TV reported. She took the dog to a veterinarian, who noticed that a GPS monitoring device had been attached to the dog’s collar.

But the dog wasn’t a criminal: The ankle bracelet was assigned to Lamont Alexander Holmes, 47, of Albany, who had been charged with felony possession of a loaded weapon and was scheduled to appear in court that morning. Holmes is still on the lam; no word on the pup. [WNYT, 1/15/2026]

A New Category

Another robot bites the dust. On Jan. 15 in Miami, a food delivery robot met its ignominious end on a Brightline train track after becoming stuck, Fox5Atlanta reported. Witness Guillermo Dapelo took video as the train struck the robot. “I was walking my dogs ... and that’s when I saw the food car standing on the train tracks,” Dapelo said. RIP. [Fox5Atlanta, 1/16/2026]

Goals

For the low, low price of $250,000, you can be one of the first to reserve a room at a luxury moon hotel, The Philippine Star reported on Jan. 21. GRU Space, a startup founded by Skyler Chan, hopes to deploy the hotel to the moon by 2032. It will be built on Earth.

“The hotel offers views of the lunar landscape and Earth, along with ... surface experiences including Moonwalks, driving, golfing and other activities,” GRU claims. The first hotel, which is expected to last 10 years, will be an inflatable habitat.

After that, a more permanent and expanded facility will be placed. “We live during an inflection point where we can actually become interplanetary before we die,” Chan said. GRU believes likely customers will include adventurers, couples looking to honeyMOON in an exotic locale and recent spaceflight participants. [Philippine Star, 1/21/2026]

Continuing Crisis PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) is nothing if not helpful. On Jan. 20, the group sent a letter to Punxsutawney Groundhog Club President Tom Dunkel, offering to donate a “state-of-the-art” 3D groundhog projection — a hologram — for the big event coming up on Feb. 2.

“Let Phil and his family retire,” the group said, according to Fox News. “Pixelated pop stars are headlining concerts and long-departed celebrities are attending conventions, so why not put that technology to good use: on a hologram that lets the real Phil hibernate in peace,” PETA founder Ingrid Newkirk reasoned. “Give Gobbler’s Knob a glow-up with a phantom

prognosticator.” PETA noted that groundhogs are naturally shy and avoid humans. “Every year, this terrified little animal is subjected to loud announcers and noisy crowds.” Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro responded with a post on X, featuring a “Don’t Tread on Me” flag, but with Phil replacing the snake. [Fox News, 1/21/2026]

News You Can Use

A German practice is making its way to the United States, NBC Los Angeles reported on Jan. 21. “Luften,” which translates to “airing out” but is also called “house burping,” involves opening doors and windows even in the dead of winter to bring in fresh air. Air quality professional Tony Abate is a fan. He said outside air can decrease concentrations of mold, contaminants and carbon dioxide build-up. Optimal times to burp the house include first thing in the morning, after showering or cooking, and after having visitors. And it doesn’t take long: “Ten minutes, no more than that is really necessary,” said Abate. [NBC Los Angeles, 1/21/2026]

The World Around Us

Rady Children’s ends youth gender-affirming care

Hospital cites federal push; legal hurdles remain

By Leo Place

SAN DIEGO — Rady

Children’s Hospital in San Diego announced last week it will end gender-affirming medical care for patients under 18, citing concerns over “escalating" federal actions tied to funding and regulation, prompting protests and uncertainty for affected families.

Rady Children’s Center for Gender Affirming Care in San Diego has provided care to thousands of patients under the age of 18 who struggle with gender dysphoria since it opened in 2012. This care has included social, psychological, behavioral, and medical interventions, such as hormone therapy and surgery, to support transgender and gender nonconforming youth.

The hospital’s decision comes as the Trump administration puts continuing pressure on states to comply with his executive order banning gender-affirming care for minors nationwide, arguing that this type of care causes "irreparable harm" to minors. The move has prompted legal challenges across the country.

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

THE SHRADER family protests on Jan. 24 against Rady Children’s Hospital’s decision to close its center for gender-affirming care, where 17-year-old Autumn, far left, has been a patient since 2022. The closure is effective Feb. 6. Photo by Leo Place

announced regulations in December that would bar hospitals from accepting Medicare or Medicaid if they offer gender-affirming care to those under 18, claiming that it is harmful to children.

"These (federal) developments affect our role and responsibilities as a provider participating in federal programs such as Medicaid and Medicare,

which are essential to caring for all children and families in our communities. For these reasons, we will no longer be providing gender-affirming medical interventions, procedures and prescriptions," the hospital said.

Rady’s said it will continue to provide counseling, mental health resources, and care coordination for transgender patients.

The news has been devastating for some local families and youth, such as 17-year-old Autumn Shrader of Oceanside.

Since she started receiving gender-affirming care at Rady Children’s Hospital in San Diego, Autumn said it has been easier for her to not only survive, but to thrive.

“Just in general, my brain didn’t feel right until I got on the right hormones and stuff,” said Autumn, who has been a patient of

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tions … I’ve seen frustration from members of the DAC because of that,” Joyce said. “They’re seeing these developments that are transformative to our city.”

City staff said the meetings can be moved to a later

the Center for Gender Affirming Care since 2022. “I just feel happier and more emotionally stable.”

On Saturday, hundreds of people gathered outside of Rady’s to protest the hospital’s decision.

Organized by nonprofit TransFamily Support Services, the protest featured patients, supporters, health care workers, and several elected officials, including state Sen. Toni Atkins and San Diego City Council members Sean Elo-Rivera and Stephen Whitburn.

Tyler, 24, who asked not to include his last name, said he would not be here today without the care he received at Rady Children’s as a transgender minor. It is a crucial resource not only for trans youth but also for their families, he added.

“Taking this away from children for political reasons that are not based in fact or science or anything

time in the day when more people can attend, and that the DAC can receive more robust information about projects, on par with what the Planning Commission would receive.

The city also discussed whether downtown development projects should be reviewed by the Planning Commission instead.

like that is simply putting so many kids in harm’s way,” Tyler said. “The stakes for many trans youth and trans people in general is life and death, and trans people do not deserve a death sentence.”

These rules have yet to become effective and are expected to face additional legal challenges. However, Rady’s said they have decided to end this care by Feb. 6, leaving families scrambling to find new care.

“Rady’s definitely has done early capitulation, out of fear of the federal government withholding funds. They have decided it’s easier to stop serving these kids than to fight it,” said TransFamily Support Services Director Kathie Moehlig. “This care is research- and scientifically-based, and recommended by all the medical organizations across this country.”

Rady’s is also reportedly under investigation by the federal Department of Health and Human Services for providing youth gender-affirming care. HHS has also launched investigations into other hospitals in Minnesota, Colorado, and Washington state.

Moehlig — whose son was the first patient to receive gender-affirming care at Rady’s — noted that outside of Rady's, Kaiser Permanente is the only other hospital in the area where youth can get this care.

Kaiser announced last summer that it would no longer provide gender-affirming surgeries for minors, but is still continuing to provide hormone therapy and other forms of care.

Gender-affirming care for youth remains legal in California, and state Attorney General Rob Bonta has joined lawsuits fighting the Trump administration’s attempts to ban it.

Bonta stated last year that hospitals and clinics

Sanchez said she believed the DAC was still the best body to review these projects, but that she would like to see the addition of a representative from the cultural arts district.

Currently, the DAC is composed of two at-large community members, a downtown resident, a business owner, a member of

in the state have a legal obligation to continue providing this care, and could face consequences from the state if they stop. When asked by The Coast News about the closure at Rady Children’s, Bonta’s office said they are continuing to push back against the administration.

“The Trump Administration is continuing its threats on hospitals that place medically-necessary gender-affirming care nationwide at risk. We will continue to challenge those unlawful threats so that these providers can provide gender-affirming care as they did before the Trump Administration threatened legal action. We have nothing further to share at this time,” the AG’s press office said.

Several organizations have voiced their support for transgender youth in the wake of Rady’s decision, including San Diego Pride, North County LGBTQ Center, PFLAG San Diego County, and more. North County LGBTQ Resource Center Director Max Disposti said the federal government is using misinformation to justify denying care to patients.

“At North County LGBTQ Resource Center, we serve hundreds of trans folks. We are here to debunk the myths, and help people understand that everyone should have the right to medical care, especially in this case, because they are supported by their own parents,” said Disposti.

Over the past year, the Trump administration has implemented several other policies targeting transgender individuals, including prohibiting transgender people from serving in the military, preventing changes to gender markers on IDs and passports, and declaring that the federal government legally recognizes only two genders.

the tourism industry, and representatives from the Planning Commission, Chamber of Commerce, Main Street Oceanside, and the Economic Development Commission. The council voted unanimously to provide more detailed information about proposed projects at DAC meetings.

Escondido police gun range used for ICE training

City officials unaware of deal inked this month

By Leo Place

ESCONDIDO

— The Escondido Police Department is facing criticism over its contract with the Department of Homeland Security that allows federal immigration agents to train at a police-owned shooting range along Valley Center Road.

The contract, first reported by news outlet L.A. Taco, was most recently approved on Jan. 15 and extends until January 2027 for a total of $22,500, with the potential for an additional extension to 2029 and up to $67,500, according to usaspending.gov.

The contract allows DHS to lease the shooting range near the border of Escondido and Valley Center for the training of Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents. The agency specifically uses the range “for agents to meet required qualifications to achieve their mission when conducting investigations.”

In a statement, Mayor Dane White said the contract was approved administratively by the police department and did not go before the City Council for a decision.

cerns, White confirmed that the City Council will discuss contracts related to the EPD shooting range on Feb. 25.

Under the Escondido city code, contracts must go before the City Council only if they exceed a certain cost; otherwise, they can be approved administratively.

Department heads, including the police chief, can approve and execute contracts up to $75,000.

Contreras, both of whom are running for the redrawn 48th Congressional Seat.

“This contract needs to be canceled. This is not keeping our community safe,” Contreras said, speaking on social media from a protest in Escondido on Sunday. “We need to see the violence from ICE be defunded immediately.”

investment in the health and welfare of military working animals, privately owned animals and our military community,’’ officials said.

The new facility is three times the size of the previous clinic and provides enhanced care for “Military Working Dogs,” ensuring their health and operational readiness.

nor were we aware,” White said. “While the Escondido Police Department routinely trains with law enforcement partners at the local, state, and federal levels, the department remains fully compliant with SB 54 and does not participate in or cooperate with immigration enforcement.”

elected in 2018, said in a social media statement that she was not aware of the contract and does not support immigration agents’ presence in Escondido.

Escondido is one of several cities in the area where community members have pushed back against increased immigration enforcement over the past year. The city also saw the most ICE arrests in 2025 among North County cities, according to a Voice of San Diego analysis.

Von Wilpert cited federal agents’ recent fatal shootings of two residents in Minneapolis over the past few weeks — Renee Good on Jan. 7 and Alex Pretti on Jan. 24 — which have sparked nationwide protests.

“It was not voted on by the Escondido City Council,

Many residents, as well as elected city leaders, were shocked to discover that the city had been contracting with DHS to use the facility since 2014. Over the weekend, a group held a protest in Escondido calling for the city to cancel the contract.

Some people argue that the contract violates Senate Bill 54, which forbids local police departments from using local resources to assist in federal immigration enforcement.

“Since learning this, I’ve raised my concerns with the Chief of Police and City Manager. I still have limited details about the current contract,” Martinez said. “I understand the community’s outrage. I share the concern—and I want to be clear: I want ICE and Border Patrol out of Escondido. Our City resources should not support agencies that operate without transparency or accountability and cause harm in our communities.

Over half of the city’s population is Hispanic or Latino, and the city depends heavily on immigrant workers in agriculture, construction, hospitality, and service industries.

While the Trump administration has stated that it is targeting violent criminals with its enforcement, data from the Deportation Data Project indicates that the majority of arrestees have had no criminal record.

“Escondido approved a contract letting ICE agents train with weapons on city property. After Minnesota, this is unacceptable,” Von Wilpert said. “Local cities should protect our communities — not help train ICE to open fire.”

“This state-of-the-art facility represents our unwavering dedication to the health and well-being of not only our military working dogs and the beloved pets of our service members and their families, but also our commitment to providing food safety and defense to ensure safe food is available for our military community locally and while deployed,’’ U.S. Army Capt. Amy Compton said.

Pendleton celebrates new veterinary site

The larger facility allows the veterinary team to deliver more efficient care to privately owned pets of service members and retirees, including preventive care, diagnostic testing, travel health certificates, and select surgical procedures.

Councilmember Consuelo Martinez, who was

“I will continue pushing for transparency, oversight, and accountability. Our community deserves nothing less,” she continued.

Amid community con-

Elected leaders in neighboring cities have also called on Escondido to end their contract with DHS, including San Diego City Councilmember Marni von Wilpert and Vista City Councilmember Corinna

Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, in coordination with the U.S. Army, hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony last week for the Camp Pendleton Army Veterinary Services and Veterinary Treatment Facility.

The ceremony, which was held Jan. 22, unveiled the newly constructed facility and marked “a significant

The base’s veterinary team provides facility support to the MWD kennel, domestic animal control, and Stepp Stables, a recreational facility at Camp Pendleton that offers horseback riding, boarding services, and trail rides to service members, their families, and civilians.

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Encinitas weighs new citywide business hours

By Cameron Adams ENCINITAS

— The city is considering implementing citywide business hours that would limit early-morning operations without special exemptions, but the City Council did not seek input from its newly created Business Commission, a panel of local merchants created to advise the city on business-related issues.

Deputy Mayor Jim O’Hara introduced the item at a Jan. 21 council meeting, arguing that limiting business activity between 2 a.m. and 5 a.m. would provide safety and community benefits.

O’Hara told The Coast News that a violent robbery at the downtown 7-Eleven prompted him to consider ways the city could help prevent similar incidents for workers, business owners and residents. O’Hara said he consulted with the San Diego County Sheriff’s Office, local business owners and Main Street organizations, while also reviewing approaches taken by other

ly established a seven- to nine-member Business Commission, with up to three alternates, to provide structured input on business-related issues from elected officials and local

council,” Lyndes said. “So I think this would be a really wonderful opportunity for them to jump right in, and it also sheds some light on the fact that we really need them.”

O’Hara said he was concerned that sending the issue to a not yet formed commission would significantly delay its return to the council. In an effort to set the Business Commission up for success, O’Hara said he wanted it to become established before the council “puts a controversy before

Following discussions with Habir Virk, owner of the downtown 7-Eleven, O’Hara said he independently sought input from the local Main Street associations before asking Virk to help gather letters of support for business hours.

Letters from the Encinitas Chamber of Commerce, Cardiff-by-the-Sea Town Council, Cardiff 101 Main Street Association and Encinitas 101 Main Street Association referenced Virk by name, according to city documents. Some council members questioned how widespread the issue was and whether limiting business hours was an appropriate response to a safety

Mayor Bruce Ehlers said that based on his conversations with other 7-Eleven owners in Encinitas, the issue may be limited to certain franchise agree-

“I think the answer is this is a 7-Eleven unique issue,” Ehlers said. “They’re asking to try and get out of having to be open in that nonprofitable time.”

Ehlers said his comments stemmed from con-

versations with the owners of the Village Park location, adding that early-morning hours can be financially challenging due to staffing and other costs.

Councilmember Luke Shaffer said the business-hours proposal “almost seems like throwing the baby out with the bathwater,” noting that outside of franchise requirements, “simply put, the businesses wouldn’t be open if it wasn’t profitable.”

“I don’t see this as a city issue, and I don’t think it’s the city’s job to carve out a public policy for one business owner,” Lyndes said. Lyndes, Shaffer and Ehlers also discussed potential negative impacts on businesses that rely on overnight or early-morning customers. Ehlers cited businesses dependent on Interstate 5 traffic, including gas stations, as well as grocery stores serving residents who work nontraditional hours.

Ehlers submitted a motion, seconded by Shaffer, to refer the issue to the Business Commission for feedback, including a review of policies adopted by other cities.

O’Hara said the issue extended beyond a single franchise owner, noting that several California cities — including Los Angeles, San Francisco and San Jose — have adopted business-hour ordinances that allow 24hour operations through specific permitting mechanisms.

“Someone’s already done it, let’s do what they do. Let’s bring safety to our people,” O’Hara said. “Let’s help our businesses, the ones that want to stay open and have nonconforming

permits or existing permits — they can keep going, or they can transfer it.”

He offered a substitute motion directing city staff to study ordinances in other cities and collaborate with local stakeholders, including other 24-hour businesses, before returning with a draft ordinance for a future City Council hearing.

“I’m very big on not reinventing the wheel,” City Manager Jennifer Campbell said. “If the wheel is already out there, let me take a look, and we might have to make it a little bit of a different-sized wheel to fit Encinitas.”

O’Hara said speed was the primary reason for bypassing the newly created Business Commission, which could take six to nine months to fully assemble and convene.

Councilmember Marco San Antonio, who owns a business less than a block from the downtown 7-Eleven, agreed, saying “the fact that this commission is not even formed yet” could push a solution “even further down the road.” He supported using city staff to conduct the initial research to bring the issue back to the council more quickly.

“We have very intelligent staff here,” San Antonio said. “It can at least be looked at in other cities and at least something can be talked about sooner than later.”

O’Hara agreed, emphasizing the importance of establishing a policy before the busy summer season, when downtown activity peaks.

The substitute motion passed 4-1, with Lyndes voting no.

Escondido safety sting nets 78 citations

Officers with the Escondido Police Department cited 78 drivers and motorcyclists for a variety of violations, officials said Saturday.

The safety enforcement operation was held Jan. 23 from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. People were cited for excessive speed, violation of signs and signals, cell phone use, driving without a license and window tint, according to police.

The department will hold another motorcycle safety enforcement operation on March 30.

Funding for the program was provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National High-

way Traffic Safety Administration.

— City News Service Man who died during Carlsbad Marathon ID’d

Authorities have publicly identified a 25-year-old man who collapsed and died of apparent heart failure while running at this year’s Carlsbad Marathon.

Andres Aguilar of San Diego was stricken near the finish line of the Jan. 18 event’s half marathon, according to the county Medical Examiner’s Office and news reports.

Paramedics tried to revive Aguilar at the scene before taking him to TriCity Medical Center in Oceanside, where he was pronounced dead.

Though an official ruling on Aguilar’s cause of death has yet to be released, the county agency stated in a news release that he died after suffering “a witnessed cardiac arrest.’’

Aguilar, a native of San Antonio, Texas, moved to San Diego two years ago and enjoyed outdoors activities, including hiking, kayaking and ocean snorkeling, NBC7 reported.

— City News Service

At-risk man goes missing in Carmel Mountain Ranch

Authorities are asking the public’s help in searching for an at-risk 28-yearold man who went missing in San Diego’s Carmel Mountain Ranch neighborhood.

David Sparks was last seen around 5 p.m. Jan. 21 in the 11800 block of Avenue of Industry, according to the San Diego Police Department.

Sparks is described as a 5-foot-11-inch white male weighing around 185 pounds, with dark-blond hair and blue eyes.

He is known to use the alias “Cody Sands,’’ and was last seen wearing a black hoodie and khaki shorts.

His condition was unspecified, but Sparks was considered at-risk, police said.

Authorities urged anyone with information regarding Sparks’ whereabouts to call the SDPD at 619-531-2000 and reference case number 26500081.

— City News Service

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Take the train to Ramos House Café in SJC

It's

the beauty of coastal rail travel and the glorious Philippe's French Dip.

It was during the train stop at the San Juan Capistrano Station that I noticed a charming restaurant right next to the tracks. I needed to know more; it was such an idyllic spot.

My research discovered it was the Ramos House Café, which sits in one of the most unique and historic locations in San Juan Capistrano, tucked alongside the train tracks and surrounded by preserved adobes.

The building itself is steeped in California history and feels like a place frozen in time, not to mention the amazing menu.

I made plans for a weekday trip departing the Solana Beach station at 8:40 a.m., arriving in San Juan Capistrano at 9:32 a.m. with plenty of time to eat and do a bit of sightseeing before departing at 11:30 a.m. to be back in Solana Beach by 12:15 p.m.

And of course, you can always take a later train back and make a day of it in this historic coastal community.

I prefer boarding in Solana Beach as I love passing through Cardiff and my

street in Encinitas, plus all the businesses and restaurants up the coast in Carlsbad, Oceanside and Camp Pendleton.

That's when the trip gets incredibly scenic, with the train tracks putting you within feet of the Pacific and many surf spots up through San Clemente. Given that world-class scenery, I strongly suggest a west-facing seat, upstairs if possible.

Upon arrival, you simply cross the tracks, and Ramos House is right there, and it simply can't be described in one word.

Some that come to mind are charming, rustic, chic, warm, inviting and historic. If you can't tell, I was smitten. It's an indoor-outdoor space that is literally feet from the tracks, so it was heaven for a train freak like me.

I connected with Michelle Winrich, co-owner with her husband, Kris,

before my visit to get her backstory, which is a good one. Michelle was born and raised in San Clemente and started working in restaurants at 15.

Her first real restaurant home was the Ramos House Café in 2009, when she was hired by John Q. Humphreys, the original owner since it opened in 1995.

She started as a server, worked her way into a management role, and, with her husband, purchased the restaurant in 2020. One of those culinary stories I love to hear!

And as Michelle describes it, the location was part of the magic. The sense of nostalgia, the connection to the railroad, and the way it invites guests to slow down and linger.

When trains pass by, it enhances the experience rather than interrupts it. It's not something you find just anywhere, and it's a huge

part of what makes Ramos House feel so special and transportive.

Charm and an amazing location aside, there is some serious talent in the kitchen, led by Chef Leo Lagunas, who started at Ramos House in 2007.

Chef Lagunas is passionate about seasonality and builds much of the menu around fresh ingredients. The menu reflects that balance — comforting, familiar favorites, some with innovative twists, alongside thoughtful seasonal updates.

As an added bonus, they have a full liquor license, so cocktails, beer, and wine are a fun option, with some very appealing reds, whites, bubbles, and handcrafted cocktails, including their famous Ramos House Vodka Bloody Mary.

That said, the aroma of their coffee was intoxicating as we walked in on a chilly

a few.

After serious deliberation, we went with the Basil Cured Salmon Lox with toast points and baby herbs, and the Huevos Rancheros with fried poached egg, morning chubs, chilis, and flour tortillas. We were not disappointed.

In fact, we were quite elated as they were the perfect dishes to share with the light and airy lox and hearty huevos … and the fried poached egg was a new and amazing discovery for me.

coastal morning, and the taste backed up that fabulous scent.

The menu is eclectic and divided between small and large plates. Scotch Quail Egg with Murdock's Magic Mustard, Cinnamon Apple Beignets, and Grilled Oysters with Chipotle Bourbon Butter highlight that most interesting mix.

Large plates are distributed evenly across the map, in the best possible way.

Pumpkin Persimmon Pain Perdu (French toast) with mascarpone and candied pepitas, Flannel Hash with poached egg, morning chubs (sausage) and chilis, Pulled Pork Sandwich with apple slaw and sweet potato fries, and Beef Stew with roasted root vegetables and blue cheese mash, to name

Sweets are represented nicely as well, and while we did not partake, they offer Warm Banana Berry Shortcake, Huckleberry Coffee Cake, Presley's Girl Scout Cookie Ice Cream S'more and, of course, a Ramos 10-year Pinto Port wine to accompany your sweet delights.

Next time I'm going to make a day of it and enjoy some of their cocktails and wine on the train back as there is plenty to see and do in San Juan Capistrano.

Between the glorious train ride up the coast, the historic and aesthetically fabulous restaurant, excellent servers, and a menu that makes me want to keep coming back, I'd have to put the Ramos House in the top tier of overall travel dining experiences. Details at ramoshouse. com.

questions during the webinar.

“I was glad that the FAA and Palomar Airport finally held a virtual community meeting for residents to ask questions and express their concerns about noise disruptions. This was long overdue, and my office had been pushing for this for quite some time,” Levin told The Coast News. “Unfortunately, the FAA barred elected officials from participating, which limited the perspectives that the agency heard.”

Much of the concern focused on aircraft noise affecting nearby neighborhoods, as well as long-term plans to expand the airport to accommodate larger, faster planes.

Jamie Abbott, the county's director of airports, said during the webinar that the airport’s master planning process determined that “the ultimate design of the airport will eventually be D-III.”

Airports are classified based on the types of aircraft they can support. The letter denotes approach speed, while the Roman numeral refers to wingspan.

McClellan-Palomar Airport is currently rated B-II, allowing approach speeds between 91 and 120 knots and wingspans between 49 and 78 feet, typical of small business jets and turboprops, according to county records.

A D-III airport can accommodate approach

speeds of up to 165 knots and wingspans of up to 117 feet, allowing for larger business jets and some commercial passenger aircraft, along with the longer runways, wider taxiways and expanded safety areas those planes require.

“We’ve been a B-II airport for decades and that’s not changing anytime soon,” Abbott said. “However, you know, we do have a responsibility to plan for the future and that was addressed and discussed in the master planning process.”

In a joint statement,

Citizens for a Friendly Airport and the Palomar Airport Action Network compared the potential trajectory of McClellan-Palomar Airport to John Wayne Airport in Orange County.

“It also became clear that Carlsbad, North County cities and residents, are the last remaining defense for [ensuring] the quality of life, health and safety of Carlsbad and North County, when it comes to living with Palomar Airport,” the statement said. “The County is going full steam ahead with their commercial airline and airport expansion

plans, residents and the City be damned.”

Advocates also raised concerns about the effectiveness of the Voluntary Noise Abatement Program, or VNAP, in reducing aircraft noise. The Airport Noise and Capacity Act of 1990 shifted authority over noise abatement from local governments to the FAA.

David Senzig, acting manager of the noise division within the FAA’s Office of Environment and Energy, said during the meeting that Stage 3 aircraft noise standards were introduced in 1989, lowering allowable

noise levels compared with those for Stage 1 and Stage 2 aircraft.

In 2018, Stage 5 standards were introduced and are 17 decibels quieter than Stage 3, Senzig said.

The 1990 law also allowed airports to retain existing access and noise restrictions. Airports or cities seeking to impose new restrictions must complete a separate FAA approval process.

“To date, no one has completed the entire process and gotten approval from the FAA to impose any noise or access restrictions,”

Victor Globa, an assistant manager with the FAA’s Office of Airports, said during the webinar.

Instead, airports may adopt voluntary programs such as VNAP. Raquel Girvin, regional administrator for the FAA’s Western Pacific Region, said that “by definition these are voluntary and therefor they cannot get mandated or enforced.”

Compliance is left to pilot discretion, including in situations such as fog, when aircraft may need to fly lower.

Levin said that, in his view, “it remains clear that the voluntary noise abatement program is not being followed.”

“My ultimate takeaway is that, under the law, the next step is for the County of San Diego to initiate a formal process with the FAA to create mandatory noise and access restrictions,” he said. “This is what I have asked the County to consider, and when they do, I will advocate on their behalf with the FAA. The FAA must take this process seriously and must follow the law that allows for these restrictions to be put in place.”

The joint statement from the citizen groups also criticized the 1990 law itself, calling it a significant barrier to regulating flight paths and quiet hours.

“The law is written so vaguely and broadly, and the FAA given so much authority, it’s impossible for any community to pass the threshold for approval,” the statement said. “To us, that appears to be by design.”

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A great time to visit Temecula Valley Wine Country

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at. Stay. Love…the wine, the vineyards, the views.

I’m talking about Temecula Valley Wine Country, and though no more than an hour’s drive from any point in North County, it seems a world away. With its approximately 50 wineries and 2,500 acres of vineyards set against rolling hills and towering mountains, the valley calls to those who want a quick getaway and deep experience.

And now – the offseason — is a great time to go.

The winter and early spring in the valley are quiet, which means no lines for wine tasting and restaurants, special rates for some lodgings, starkly beautiful landscapes and dramatic skies. Daytime temperatures are comfortably warm and the nights brisk, perhaps even cold.

Naked, dormant grapevines on area hillsides appear to be lifeless, but they are storing energy and developing root systems that keep them hydrated during the summer. You’ll also see vineyard workers pruning vines and eradicating thick

weeds that have sprouted since last year’s harvest.

Vast, quiet vistas of the valley are the reward for our midweek, 28-hour visit to Temecula Valley Wine Country. The two days are full but relaxed.

We begin with a guided tour by winemaker Hayden Thill at Masia de la Vinya on the De Portola Wine Trail. Masia is one of 11 family-owned vineyards on this route, also lined with white spilt-rail fences, tall oaks and picture-postcard horse farms.

At Masia, we learn about making wine “from grape to glass” and the uniqueness of Temecula Valley. (We’ve been to numerous wineries throughout the years, but never fail to learn more with each visit.) Then a wine tasting paired with amazingly artistic, multi-layered charcuterie bites from Grazing Theory.

Not far away on another scenic hillside: Gershon Bachus Vintners and a relaxed wine tasting on a patio perch with an expansive

view. A bi-coastal team of proprietor Christina Falik, a New York City native, and winemaker Dakota Denton, a Temecula Valley native, join forces to mix pearls about winemaking, business and life in the valley. It’s difficult to move on, but it’s time to check in and explore Europa Village, a property that offers tastes of Spain, France and Italy through architecture, food and music. Our comfortable, private casita in the Spanish section is dominated by a dark-wood,

four-poster bed, and the generously large bathroom is luxurious.

Though the property appears quiet, the scene changes at Europa’s Bolero Restaurante, a one-minute walk away. The patio is buzzing with patrons and strains of live saxophone music. The restaurant is no less alive, and the menu makes it difficult to choose.

Recommendation: sea bass in a luscious broth that includes a hugely generous portion of cooked-to-perfection artichoke hearts.

The first stop the next morning is Callaway Vineyard & Winery, the valley’s first (established 1974). Massive windows flood the epically long, contempo-

rary bar with natural light, and the acres of vineyards that lie across the rolling hills appear vivid in the prenoon sun. Cameras can’t adequately capture this commanding panorama, but we try.

Lunchtime brings us to Pinnacle Restaurant at Falkner Winery, aptly named for its location on a hilltop and an expansive view of the valley and surrounding vineyards. Lunch is a standout. Recommendation: sirloin steak and a fully loaded, boulder-sized baked potato, and the todie-for mushroom risotto and salmon.

Yes, there were leftovers, as well as lovely, lingering memories.

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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. PARA ASISTENCIA EN ESPAÑOL, POR FAVOR LLAME AL (760) 9432150.

It is hereby given that a Public Hearing will be held on Thursday, the 19th 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:

CASE NUMBER: PLCY-007027-2024; APPLICANT: City of Encinitas; LOCATION: Citywide; PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Public Hearing to consider an ordinance to amend Section 30.04.010 (De nitions.) of Chapter 30.04 (De nitions) of Title 30 (Zoning) of the Encinitas Municipal Code, and amend the Local Coastal Program to implement Program 2G of the Housing Element pertaining to Manufactured Housing and comply with Government Code Section 65862.3. ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS: The action before the Planning Commission is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) because it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity may have a signi cant e ect on the environment. STAFF CONTACT: Charlotte Brenner, Associate Planner: (760) 633-2784 or cbrenner@encinitasca.gov

The Planning Commission will be making a recommendation on the item to the City Council. The City Council will consider the item at a separately noticed public hearing.

NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY: This project constitutes an amendment to the LCP. If the City Council approves the amendment, the proposed LCP must be submitted to the California Coastal Commission for review and adoption. The LCP amendment will not become e ective until after adoption by the California Coastal Commission. This Notice of Availability opens a six-week public review period (February 12, 2026 through March 26, 2026) and is required to elapse prior to any nal action being taken by the City Council on the LCP amendment request.

The proposed ordinance is available for review on the City’s website at: https://www.encinitasca.gov/government/public-notices/development-services under “Planning Commission Hearing Notices.” Hard copies will also be available for review at the City of Encinitas Development Services Department: 505 South Vulcan Avenue, Encinitas, CA 92024. Copies will also be available at City Hall, Encinitas and Cardi Libraries, and the Senior and Community Center during normal business hours.

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 ordinance 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 VISTA

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Vista, California, will hold a public hearing in the Vista Civic Center Council Chambers, 200 Civic Center Drive, Vista, California, February 10, 2026, at 5:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as possible, to receive and consider all evidence and reports presented at said hearing and/or obtained previously relative to the following matters: Recreation & Community Services Facility Rental and Program Fees

QUESTIONS regarding the above should be directed to the Recreation & Community Services Department, Vista Civic Center, 200 Civic Center Drive, Vista, CA 92084, Monday through Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., and every other Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., or by telephoning (760) 643-6151.

Kathy Valdez, City Clerk

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.

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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

Trustee Sale No.: 88448 Loan No.: 399532779 APN: 302-11023-00 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 7/25/2024 . 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 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

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 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

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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 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 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 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

CITY OF ENCINITAS

PUBLIC NOTICE OF ORDINANCE ADOPTION ORDINANCE NO. 2025-22

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Encinitas has adopted Ordinance No. 2025-22 titled “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Encinitas, California, Amending Encinitas Municipal Code Section 2.35.030 Regarding Public Health and Safety Commission Meetings.” Ordinance 2025-22 amends EMC Chapter

2.35.030(B) to increase the number of annual Public Health and Safety Commission meetings from four to six based on the need to improve timeliness, accountability, and community engagement. Ordinance 2025-22 was introduced at the Regular City Council meeting held on December 10, 2025, and adopted at the Regular City Council meeting held on January 21, 2026, by the following vote: AYES: Ehlers, Lyndes, O’Hara, San Antonio, Sha er; NAYS: None; ABSTAIN: None. ABSENT: None. The Ordinance is on le in the o ce of the City Clerk, 505 South Vulcan Avenue and may be viewed between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act/Section 504 Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and Title VI, this agency is an equal opportunity public entity and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnic origin, national origin, sex, religion, veteran status or physical or mental disability in employment or the provision of service. /Kathy Hollywood, City Clerk.

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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

CITY OF ENCINITAS

PUBLIC NOTICE OF ORDINANCE ADOPTION ORDINANCE NO. 2025-19

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Encinitas has adopted Ordinance No. 2025-19 titled “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Encinitas, California, Amending Encinitas Municipal Code Chapter 6.13 Special Operations Permit: Use of Public Beaches for Professional Surf Instruction.” Ordinance 2025-19 amends EMC Chapter 6.13 to clarify the speci c locations in which surf permit operators may operate surf camps and clarify when permits are required during the year. Ordinance 2025-19 was introduced at the Regular City Council meeting held on December 10, 2025, and adopted at the Regular City Council meeting held on January 21, 2026, by the following vote: AYES: Ehlers, Lyndes, O’Hara, San Antonio, Sha er; NAYS: None; ABSTAIN: None. ABSENT: None. The Ordinance is on le in the o ce of the City Clerk, 505 South Vulcan Avenue and may be viewed between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act/Section 504 Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and Title VI, this agency is an equal opportunity public entity and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnic origin, national origin, sex, religion, veteran status or physical or mental disability in employment or the provision of service. /Kathy Hollywood, City Clerk.

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

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(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

CITY OF ENCINITAS

PUBLIC NOTICE OF ORDINANCE ADOPTION ORDINANCE NO. 2025-18

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Encinitas has adopted Ordinance No. 2025-18 titled “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Encinitas, California, Adding Encinitas Municipal Code Chapter 2.42 to Establish a Business Commission.” Ordinance 2025-18 will establish a Business Commission to provide a structured, Brown Act-compliant advisory body focused on the business climate, small-business support, and cross-department coordination. Ordinance 2025-18 was introduced at the Regular City Council meeting held on December 17, 2025, and adopted at the Regular City Council meeting held on January 21, 2026, by the following vote: AYES: Ehlers, Lyndes, O’Hara, San Antonio, Sha er; NAYS: None; ABSTAIN: None. ABSENT: None. The Ordinance is on le in the o ce of the City Clerk, 505 South Vulcan Avenue and may be viewed between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act/Section 504 Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and Title VI, this agency is an equal opportunity public entity and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnic origin, national origin, sex, religion, veteran status or physical or mental disability in employment or the provision of service. /Kathy Hollywood, City Clerk.

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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”

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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

CITY

OF ENCINITAS

PUBLIC NOTICE OF ORDINANCE ADOPTION ORDINANCE NO. 2025-15

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Encinitas has adopted Ordinance No. 2025-15 titled “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Encinitas, California, Adopting Amendments to Chapter 9.01 (General O enses) of the Encinitas Municipal Code Relating to Camping and Sleeping in Vehicles.” Ordinance 2025-15 amends EMC Chapter 9.01 as follows: 1) change the title of Encinitas Municipal Code Section 9.01.025 from “Sleeping in Vehicles” to “Regulating Sleeping in Vehicles on a Public Street or Public Property”; and 2) change the times listed in Encinitas Municipal Code Section 9.01.025(A) from “10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m.” to “8:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m.” Ordinance 2025-15 was introduced at the Regular City Council meeting held on December 10, 2025, and adopted at the Regular City Council meeting held on January 21, 2026, by the following vote: AYES: Ehlers, Lyndes, O’Hara, San Antonio, Sha er; NAYS: None; ABSTAIN: None. ABSENT: None. The Ordinance is on le in the o ce of the City Clerk, 505 South Vulcan Avenue and may be viewed between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act/Section 504 Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and Title VI, this agency is an equal opportunity public entity and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnic origin, national origin, sex, religion, veteran status or physical or mental disability in employment or the provision of service. /Kathy Hollywood, City Clerk.

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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 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 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 – February 13, 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.

G221 Ashley Snow-Lerps at 1:00 PM D210 Sylvia Venegas at 1:15 PM 01/30, 02/06/2026 CN 31784

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF EDWARD NORMAN TAYLOR

Case# 26PE000137C

To all heirs, bene ciaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of Edward Norman Taylor

A Petition for Probate has been led by Kent Michael Taylor, in the Superior Court of California, County of San Diego.

The Petition for Probate requests that Kent Michael Taylor be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

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

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

Date: March 04, 2026; Time: 1:30 PM; in Dept.: 1603, Remote Hearing. Court address: 1100 Union St., San Diego CA 92101, Central Courthouse. (https://www.sdcourt.ca.gov/ sdcourt/probate2/probatevh)

Court appearances may be made either in person or virtually, unless otherwise ordered by

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

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

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

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

Attorney for Petitioner: Naima B. Solomon, Esq. BROADEN LAW LLP

910 Hale Pl., Ste 101 Chula Vista CA 91914

Telephone: 619.567.6845

01/30, 02/06, 02/13/2026

CN 31771

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSECHANGE OF NAME CASE# 26CU003710N TO ALL INTERESTED

PERSONS:

Petitioner(s): Je Kreytak led a petition with this court for a decree changing name as follows: a. Present name: Je Kreytak change to proposed name: Je Allen

THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this Court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for a change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must le a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no

written objection is timely led, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING: On March 06, 2026 at 8:30 a.m., in Dept. N-25 of the Superior Court of California, 325 S Melrose Dr., Vista CA 92081, North County Division. (To appear remotely, check in advance of the hearing for information about how to do so on the court’s website. To nd your court’s website, go to www. courts.ca.gov/find-my-court. htm.)

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

The court will review the documents led as of the date speci ed on the Order to Show Cause for Change of Name (JC Form #NC-120). If all requirements for a name change have been met as of the date speci ed, and no timely written objection has been received (required at least two court days before the date speci ed), the Petition for Change of Name (JC Form #NC100) will be granted without a hearing. One copy of the Order Granting the Petition will be mailed to the petitioner.

To change a name on a legal document, including a birth certi cate, social security card, driver license, passport, and other identi cation, a certi ed copy of Decree Changing Name (JC Form #NC-130) or Decree Changing Name and Order Recognizing Change of Gender and for Issuance of New Birth Certi cate (JC Form #NC230) may be required. Contact the agency(ies) who issues the legal document that needs to be changed, to determine if a certi ed copy is required.

A certi ed copy of Decree Changing Name (JC Form #NC130) or Decree Changing Name and Order Recognizing Change of Gender and for Issuance of New Birth’ Certi cate (JC Form #NC-230) may be obtained from the Civil Business O ce for a fee. Petitioners who are seeking a change of name under the Safe at Home program may contact the assigned department for information on obtaining certi ed copies.

If all the requirements have not been met as of the date speci ed, the court will mail the petitioner a written order with further directions. If a timely objection is led, the court will set a hearing date and contact the parties by mail with further directions.

A RESPONDENT

OBJECTING TO THE NAME CHANGE MUST FILE A WRITTEN OBJECTION AT LEAST TWO COURT DAYS (excluding weekends and holidays) BEFORE THE DATE SPECIFIED. Do not come to court on the speci ed date. The court will notify the parties by mail of a future hearing date.

Any Petition for the name change of a minor that is signed by only one parent must have this Attachment served along with the Petition and Order to Show Cause, on

the other non-signing parent, and proof of service must be led with the court. IT IS SO ORDERED. Filed Date: 01/23/2026

Brad A. Weinreb Judge of the Superior Court. 01/30, 02/06, 02/13, 02/20/2026 CN 31770

Notice of Self Storage Sale

Please take notice A-Aardvark Self Storage located at 4490 Murphy Canyon Rd, San Diego, CA, 92123 intends to hold an auction to sell the goods stored by the following tenants at the storage facility. The sale will occur as an online auction via www.selfstorageauction.com on 2/17/2026 at 6:00PM. Unless stated otherwise, the description of the contents are household goods and furnishings. Tyler Andrew S Knight Unit #A005; Carla Nora E Bachus Unit #A036; Vanity M Watson Unit #A097; Maria Sinsay Units #A154 & #A210; Jamaal T Perkins Unit #A220; Sean C Malinauskas Unit #A231; Cheng Y Yang Unit #B077; Dorianne Carlson Barron Unit #B161; Charisee Brown Unit #B240; Messiah E Truth Unit #B261; Christina M Picho Unit #C074; Shelia Ann U Leon Guerrero Unit #D010; Shahriyar Pirayesh Unit #D195; Jerrel J Jacobs Unit #D309; Rosa Marina V Torres Unit #E068. All property is being stored at the above selfstorage facility. This sale may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Certain terms and conditions apply. See manager for details. 01/30, 02/06/2026 CN 31753

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

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section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.

Attorney for Petitioner: Gregory E. Deetman DEETMAN LAW OFFICE

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

Telephone: 760.942.7495 01/23, 01/30, 02/06/2026 CN 31743

SUMMONS (CITACION JUDICIAL)

CASE #: 37-2024-00006954CU-BC-CTL

NOTICE TO DEFENDANT: (AVISO AL DEMANDADO): TABITHA CERVANTES, an individual; and DOES 1 TO 100 inclusive YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF: (LO ESTÀ DEMANDANDO EL DEMANDANTE):

LUBIN PHAM + CAPLIN, LLP, a California Limited Liability Partnership NOTICE! You have been sued. The court may decide against you without your being heard unless you respond within 30 days. Read the information below.

You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this summons and legal papers are served on you to le a written response at this court and have a copy served on the plainti . A letter or phone call will not protect you. Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form that you can use for your response. You can nd these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the ling fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form. If you do not le your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money, and property may be taken without further warning from the court. There are other legal requirements. You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call an attorney referral service. If you cannot a ord an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonpro t legal services program. You can locate these nonpro t groups at the California Legal Services Web site (www.lawhelpcalifornia. org), the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www. courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), or by contacting your local court or county bar association. NOTE: The court has a statutory lien for waived fees and costs on any settlement or arbitration award of $10,000 or more in a civil. case. The court’s lien must be paid before the court will dismiss the case. AVISO! Lo han demandado. Si

no responde dentro de 30 días, la corte puede decidir en su contra sin escuchar su versión. Lea la información a continuación. Tiene 30 DÍAS DE CALENDARIO después de que le entreguen esta citación y papeles legales para presentar una respuesta por escrito en esta corte y hacer que se entregue una copia al demandante. Una carta o una llamada telefónica no lo protegen. Su respuesta por escrito tiene que estar en formato legal correcto si desea que procesen su caso en la corte. Es posible que haya un formulario que usted pueda usar para su respuesta. Puede encontrar estos formularios de la corte y más información en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www.sucorte. ca.gov), en la biblioteca de leyes de su condado o en la corte que le quede más cerca. Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentación, pida al secretario de la corte que le dé un formulario de exención de pago de cuotas. Si no presenta su respuesta a tiempo, puede perder el caso por incumplimiento y la corte le podrá quitar su sueldo, dinero y bienes sin más advertencia. Hay otros requisitos legales. Es recomendable que llame a un abogado inmediatamente. Si no conoce a un abogado, puede llamar a un servicio de remisión a abogados. Si no puede pagar a un abogado, es posible que cumpla con los requisitos para obtener servicios legales gratuitos de un programa de servicios legales sin nes de lucro. Puede encontrar estos grupos sin nes de lucro en el sitio web de California Legal Services, (www. lawhelpcalifornia.org), en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California, (www.sucorte. ca.gov) o poniéndose en contacto con la corte o el colegio de abogados locales. AVISO: Por ley, la corte tiene derecho a reclamar las cuotas y los costos exentos por imponer un gravamen sobre cualquier recuperación de $10,000 ó más de valor recibida mediante un acuerdo o una concesión de arbitraje en un caso de derecho civil. Tiene que pagar el gravamen de la corte antes de que la corte pueda desechar el caso. The name and address of the court is: (El nombre y dirección de la corte es): San Diego County Superior Court, Central Civil 330 W Broadway San Diego CA 92101

The name, address, and telephone number of plainti ’s attorney, or plainti without an attorney, is: (El nombre, la dirección y el número de teléfono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante que no tiene abogado, es):

Kristofer Riklis Riklis Law PLLC 401 Wilshire Blvd., 12th Fl Santa Monica CA 90401

Telephone: 949.979.7010

Date: (Fecha), 02/22/2024

Clerk by (Secretario), G. Lopez Deputy (Adjunto)

NOTICE TO THE PERSON SERVED: You are served as an individual. 01/23, 01/30, 02/06,

02/13/2026 CN 31740

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. Filed Date: 01/13/2026 Brad A. Weinreb Judge of the Superior Court. 01/16, 01/23, 01/30, 02/06/2026 CN 31717

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

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.

CN 31684

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 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

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

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2026-9000494 Filed: Jan 08, 2026 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Sada Creative Co. Located at: 384 Bonair St., La Jolla CA 92037 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Daniella Sada, 384 Bonair St., La Jolla CA 92037. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: Not Yet Started S/Daniella Sada, 01/30, 02/06, 02/13, 02/20/2026 CN 31788

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9024368 Filed: Dec 31, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Chelsea Wild. Located at: 6903 Carnation Dr., Carlsbad CA 92011 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Chelsea Leanna Monahan, 6903 Carnation Dr., Carlsbad CA 92011. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 02/04/2025 S/Chelsea Leanna Monahan, 01/30, 02/06, 02/13, 02/20/2026 CN 31787

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2026-9001906 Filed: Jan 27, 2026 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Legacy Light Studios. Located at: 411 S. Sierra Ave., Solana Beach CA 92075 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Luis Alfonso Santos Lopez, 411 S. Sierra Ave. #196, Solana Beach CA 92075. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 01/01/2025 S/Luis Alfonso Santos Lopez, 01/30, 02/06, 02/13, 02/20/2026 CN 31786

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2026-9001942 Filed: Jan 27, 2026 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. The Farmhouse Catering. Located at: 3961 Scott Dr., Carlsbad CA 92008 San Diego. Business Mailing

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Address: Same. Registrant

Name and Business Mailing

Address: 1. The Farmhouse Catering LLC, 3961 Scott Dr., Carlsbad CA 92008. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of:

01/05/2026 S/Lisa Jenkins

Dallas Orr, 01/30, 02/06, 02/13, 02/20/2026 CN 31785

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2026-9000933

Filed: Jan 15, 2026 with County of San Diego Recorder/ County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Mitschke Energy. Located at: 270 Mar Vista Dr., Vista CA 92083 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: PO Box 3382, Vista CA 92085. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Lynne Mitschke, PO Box 3382, Vista CA 92085. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 01/01/2026 S/Lynne Mitschke, 01/30, 02/06, 02/13, 02/20/2026 CN 31783

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2026-9001398

Filed: Jan 22, 2026 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business

Name(s): A. Catherine A Chase; B. Shivananda Incorporated.

Located at: 650 S. Rancho Santa Fe Rd. #132, San Marcos CA 92078 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Shivananda Incorporated, 650 S. Rancho Santa Fe Rd. #132, San Marcos CA 92078. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 01/20/2026 S/Catherine A. Chase, 01/30, 02/06, 02/13, 02/20/2026 CN 31782

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2026-9001317

Filed: Jan 21, 2026 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Letters of Curiosity. Located at: 10759 Matinal Cir., San Diego Ca 92127 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Cody Goking, 10759 Matinal Cir., San Diego CA 92127. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 01/15/2026 S/Cody Goking, 01/30, 02/06, 02/13, 02/20/2026 CN 31773

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2026-9000913 Filed: Jan 15, 2026 with County

of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business

Name(s): A. O cial California Detailing. Located at: 11633 Sorrento Valley Rd. #2C, San Diego CA 92121 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. O cial California Detailing LLC, 11633 Sorrento Valley Rd. #2C, San Diego CA 92121. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 10/11/2021 S/Dustin Wharton, 01/30, 02/06, 02/13, 02/20/2026 CN 31772

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2026-9001385 Filed: Jan 22, 2026 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Cofactor Financial. Located at: 342 Juniper Ave. #4, Carlsbad CA 92008 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Kelly Investment Management West LLC, 342 Juniper Ave. #4, Carlsbad CA 92008. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 01/20/2026 S/Thomas V. Kelly, 01/30, 02/06, 02/13, 02/20/2026 CN 31769

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2026-9001174 Filed: Jan 20, 2026 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business

Name(s): A. Flor Marie’s Closet. Located at: 596 Via del Caballo, San Marcos CA 92078 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: 12261 Heritage Springs Dr. #205-61, Santa Fe Springs CA 90670. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. FMC Ventures LLC, 12261 Heritage Springs Dr. #205-61, Santa Fe Springs CA 90670. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: Not Yet Started S/Flor De Maria Lydna, 01/30, 02/06, 02/13, 02/20/2026 CN 31768

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2026-9001733 Filed: Jan 23, 2026 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. San Diego Notary NC. Located at: 2103 S. El Camino Real #206, Oceanside CA 92054 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: 3591 Cameo Dr. #16, Oceanside CA 92056. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Tracy Ann Sandoval, 3591 Cameo Dr. #16, Oceanside CA 92056. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: Not Yet Started S/Tracy Ann Sandoval, 01/30, 02/06, 02/13, 02/20/2026 CN 31767

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2026-9000628

Filed: Jan 12, 2026 with County of San Diego Recorder/ County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Bilingual Hub. Located at: 4944 Santa Monica Ave. #108, San Diego CA 92107 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: PO Box 81627, San Diego CA 92158. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Bilingual Language & Culture Hub Inc., 4944 Santa Monica Ave. #108, San Diego CA 92107. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: Not Yet Started S/Sharon Zeichner, 01/30, 02/06, 02/13, 02/20/2026 CN 31766

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2026-9001406

Filed: Jan 22, 2026 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. JE Pressure Washing. Located at: 1285 Blue Sky Dr., Cardi CA 92007 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Jarrod Gregory Edwards, 1285 Blue Sky Dr., Cardi CA 92007. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: Not Yet Started S/Jarrod G. Edwards, 01/30, 02/06, 02/13, 02/20/2026 CN 31765

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2026-9001633

Filed: Jan 23, 2026 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Sam’s Mobile Diagnostics. Located at: 719 Galaxy Dr., Vista CA 92083 San Diego. Business Mailing

Address: Same. Registrant

Name and Business Mailing

Address: 1. Samuel Jr Arvizu, 719 Galaxy Dr., Vista CA 92083. This business is conducted by:

An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 01/23/2026 S/Samuel

Arvizu, 01/30, 02/06, 02/13, 02/20/2026 CN 31764

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2026-9001436

Filed: Jan 22, 2026 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business

Name(s): A. Notary Drive. Located at: 450 S. Melrose Dr. #100, Vista CA 92081

San Diego. Business Mailing

Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing

Address: 1. Notary Drive LLC, 450 S. Melrose Dr. #100, Vista CA 92081. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company. Registrant

First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 01/22/2026 S/Devin Camm, 01/30, 02/06, 02/13, 02/20/2026 CN 31761

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2026-9001347

Filed: Jan 21, 2026 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business

Name(s): A. Anza’s Garden. Located at: 1709 S. Myers St., Oceanside CA 92054 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing

Address: 1. Anzas Garden LLC, 1709 S. Myers St., Oceanside CA 92054. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company. Registrant

First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 01/07/2026 S/Brian Macias, 01/30, 02/06, 02/13, 02/20/2026 CN 31755

Fictitious Business Name

Statement #2026-9000148

Filed: Jan 05, 2026 with County

of San Diego Recorder/County

Clerk. Fictitious Business

Name(s): A. Repair Plumbing Now. Located at: 12544 High Blu Dr. #200, San Diego CA 92130 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. John Casey Kwiecinski 12544 High Blu Dr. #200, San Diego CA 92130. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 01/01/2023 S/John Casey Kwiecinski, 01/30, 02/06, 02/13, 02/20/2026 CN 31754

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2026-9001129 Filed: Jan 20, 2026 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Carlsbad Village Books. Located at: 640 Grand Ave. #A, Carlsbad CA 92008 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing

Address: 1. Planned Fun LLC, 3635 Highland Dr., Carlsbad CA 92008. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: Not Yet Started S/Timothy M. Wrisley, 01/23, 01/30, 02/06, 02/13/2026 CN 31744

Fictitious Business Name

Statement #2026-9001007

Filed: Jan 15, 2026 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business

Name(s): A. Michael LaFond, CPA. Located at: 440 S. Melrose Dr. #250, Vista CA 92081

San Diego. Business Mailing

Address: Same. Registrant

Name and Business Mailing

Address: 1. Michael LaFond CPA & Company APC, 440 S. Melrose Dr. #250, Vista CA 92081. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 01/02/2026 S/Michael LaFond, 01/23, 01/30, 02/06, 02/13/2026 CN 31742

Fictitious Business Name

Statement #2025-9023606

Filed: Dec 17, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business

Name(s): A. Charlies Foreign Car Sales. Located at: 751 2nd St., Encinitas CA 92024 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing

Address: 1. Michar, 751 2nd St., Encinitas CA 92024. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 09/22/2022 S/Nikolaos Sougias, 01/23, 01/30, 02/06, 02/13/2026 CN 31739

Fictitious Business Name

Statement #2026-9000838

Filed: Jan 14, 2026 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Fallbrooks Family Reserve LLC; B. Daryan Wine; C. Daryan Tequila; D. Daryan’s Winery. Located at: 5453 Shannon Ridge Ln., San Diego CA 92130 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Shahriar Afsharinejad, 5453 Shannon Ridge Ln., San Diego CA 92130. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: Not Yet Started S/Shahriar Afsharinejad, 01/23, 01/30, 02/06, 02/13/2026 CN 31738

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2026-9000517 Filed: Jan 08, 2026 with County of San Diego Recorder/ County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. The Private Banker. Located at:

6030 El Tordo #A, Rancho Santa Fe CA 92067 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: PO Box 7103, Rancho Santa Fe CA 92067. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Kerry J. Witkin, PO Box 7103, Rancho Santa Fe CA 92067; B. Robin L. Witkin, PO Box 7103, Rancho Santa Fe CA 92067. This business is conducted by: A Married Couple. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 06/01/1986 S/Kerry J. Witkin, 01/23, 01/30, 02/06, 02/13/2026 CN 31737

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9023562 Filed: Dec 16, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Eyeon Innovations; B. Qwik-Cork. Located at: 1771 Andrea Ave., Carlsbad CA 92008 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Anne Marie Michel, 1771 Andrea Ave., Carlsbad CA 92008. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: Not Yet Started S/Anne Marie Michel, 01/23, 01/30, 02/06, 02/13/2026 CN 31736

Statement of Abandonment of Use of Fictitious Business Name #2026-9000919 Filed: Jan 15, 2026 with San Diego County Recorder/County Clerk.

Fictitious Business Name(s) To Be Abandoned: A. IPCS Cyber Security. Located at: 977 Whimbrel Ct., Carlsbad CA 92011 San Diego. Mailing Address: Same. The Fictitious 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

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. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 01/05/2026 S/Adele Marie Dominguez, 01/09, 01/16, 01/23, 01/30/2026 CN 31672

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2026-9000057 Filed: Jan 02, 2026 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business

Name(s): A. Surf Bowl Co. Located at: 1255 Rosecrans St., San Diego CA 92106 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. JIMACAI LLC, 1255 Rosecrans St., San Diego CA 92106. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company. Registrant

First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 12/29/2025 S/Ismael Chavira, 01/09, 01/16, 01/23, 01/30/2026 CN 31671

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9023084 Filed: Dec 09, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Modern Direct Seller; B. Oh My Hi. Located at: 8107 Thistle Ct., San Diego CA 92120 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: 1301 N. Broadway #32103, Los Angeles CA 90012. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Launder Enterprises LLC, 1301 N. Broadway #32103, Los Angeles CA 90012. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company. Registrant

First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 05/01/2019 S/Jeremy Launder, 01/09, 01/16, 01/23, 01/30/2026 CN 31668

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2026-9000051 Filed: Jan 02, 2026 with County of San Diego Recorder/ County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Express Keys. Located at: 4099 Carmel Springs Way, San Diego CA 92130 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Joshua Seth Robinson, 4099 Carmel Springs Way, San Diego CA 92130. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 10/10/2025 S/Joshua Seth Robinson, 01/09, 01/16, 01/23, 01/30/2026 CN 31667

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2025-9023993 Filed: Dec 23, 2025 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Local Beach. 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

EVENTS CALENDAR

JAN. 30

THE ART OF BANKSY

The Art of Banksy: “Without Limits” is a stunning street art exhibition of museum quality featuring more than 200 pieces on display, including original certified artworks, such as prints, sculptures. $22-$31, 10:30 a.m.-8 p.m. Jan. 30 through Feb. 28 at The Center, Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd.

‘ THE APIARY’

The San Diego premiere of an enthralling and funny new work by Kate Douglas, “The Apiary,” is a humorous and thrilling story set in a synthetic honeybee laboratory twenty years in the future. 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, through Feb. 22 at New Village Arts, 2787 State St, Carlsbad.

BARBWIRE

Nominated for past Country Album of the Year at the San Diego Music Awards, Barbwire’s mix of current country, red dirt country, time tested classics and some good ol’ American rock is sure to delight any crowd. Free, 7 p.m. Jan. 30 at Park 101, 3040 Carlsbad Blvd.

CUI KICKOFF CLASSIC

This year, there are a record 25 softball teams participating and more than 60

games scheduled for the first time in the history of the Concordia Kickoff Classic. The Cal State San Marcos softball team plays Chaminade and Hawaii Pacific on the openind day of the tournament. $43 (three-day tournament pass), 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. on Jan. 30 to Feb. 1 at Great Park, 8000 Great Park Blvd., Irvine, CA.

‘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, through 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$52, Jan. 23 to Feb. 15 at Scripps Ranch Theatre, 9783 Avenue of Nations, San Diego.

FARMERS OPEN

The Farmers Insurance Open returns to the Torrey Pines Golf Course. The four-day event brings professional golfers from around the world to compete for a chance to win over $1 million in prize money.

$85-$450, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. from Jan. 29 to Feb. 1 at

CLIPPERS THROWBACK

Join us to celebrate Throwback Night, where Clippers history is remembered with classic moments. Fans can relive iconic eras through in-game tributes and atmosphere. First ,1000 attendees receive a Bill Walton Bobblehead. The Clippers will be facing off against College Park $24-$377, 7 p.m. Jan. 30 at Frontwave Arena, 3475 Hero Drive, Oceanside.

SURF ART EXHIBIT

with top experts — all with the convenience of one-stop shopping for everything pertaining to home and garden, inside and outside. Free, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Jan. 31 to Feb. 1 at Del Mar Racing, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd.

ARCHERY CLUB

The Lodge at Torrey Pines, 11480 N Torrey Pines Rd.

FIONA CAULEY

Fiona Cauley uses her quick wit and dark sense of humor to give some insight into what life is like as a disabled female comic. Based out of Nashville, Tenn., she is a regular at Zanies Comedy Club and any local hotdog stand. Ages 21+ only. $31-$42.50, 7-11 p.m. Jan. 30 at Mic Drop Comedy, 8878 Clairemont Mesa Blvd.

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.

GLOBAL GAME JAM 2026

The Global Game Jam is the world’s largest game jam event (game creation) taking place around the world at physical locations. A game jam is an event where pros and hobbyists come together to build a game in a set period of time, usually 48 hours. $35-$40, 6-9 p.m. Jan. 30 to Feb. 1 at Mesa College Theatre Company, 7250 Mesa College Drive.

INZO: MIRRORVERSE TOUR

Denver-based electronic artist Inzo is less concerned with labels and more with creating immaculate vibes and moving melodies. Also performing: Late Night Radio, Okayjake, Blookah, Spenny. All ages. $29.50-$35, 8 p.m. Jan. 30 at The Sound, Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd, Del Mar.

LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA

St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church presents “The Light in the Piazza”, the Broadway Musical. This lush, sophisticated, romantic musical about a mother and daughter touring the Tuscan countryside

enthralled audiences and earned six Tony Awards, including Best Original Score. $10-$20, Jan. 30 to Feb. 1 at St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church, 16275 Pomerado Rd, Poway.

‘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, Jan. 30 to Feb. 8 at North Coast Repertory Theatre, 987 Lomas Santa Fe Dr. Ste. D, Solana Beach.

MOONTRICKS

Based in the rustic Kootenay mountains of Western Canada, Nathan Gurley and Sean Rodman of nationally renowned electro-folk duo Moontricks reveal an ever-evolving, cohesive blend of introspective writing, soulful, gritty blues, boot-stomping basslines, and intricate electronic arrangements. Also featuring KR3TURE. $25-$30, 9 p.m. Jan. 30 at Belly Up, 143 S Cedros Ave, Solana Beach.

PURE WATER TOUR

Join us for an adventure exploring the secrets behind water treatment technology! ASCE San Diego Main Chapter, ASCE Pipeline and Environmental, and the City of San Diego have partnered to host the North City Pure Water Tour, followed by a Treatment Presentation at AleSmith. $30-$50, 2:45-6:30 p.m. Jan. 30 at AleSmith Brewing Company, 9990 AleSmith Ct.

PRESIDENTIAL LISTENING

As MiraCosta College advances the search for its next superintendent/president, the college is committed to an inclusive and transparent process shaped by campus and community voices. Free, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Jan. 30 via Zoom: https://miracosta-edu.zoom.us/meeting/ register/i927X_oLQcuJqP7nhVtP9Q.

The international California Surf Museum, celebrating 40 years in 2026 and the first and oldest surf museum in the country, is proud to announce the opening of “Surf Art: Exploring California’s Coastal Culture.” Free-$7, 10 a.m.4 p.m. Jan. 30 at California Surf Museum, 312 Pier View Way, Oceanside.

JAN. 31

ANDY FRASCO & THE UN

Andy Frasco & The U.N. have long been the high-flying DIY renegades of the touring scene known and loved for their kaleidoscopic musical fusion and one-of-a-kind onstage audacity. $25-$44, 8 p.m. Jan. 31 at Belly Up, 143 S Cedros Avenue, Solana Beach.

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. Jan. 31 at Poinsettia Village, 7130 Avenida Encinas.

DARK STAR ORCHESTRA

Dark Star Orchestra is an American tribute band that recreates the live concert experience of the Grateful Dead, performing music from the Dead’s extensive catalog by playing actual historical setlists or crafting new ones, often matching the era’s sound, gear, and improvisational style for a nostalgic, immersive show. $39.50-$45, 8 p.m. Jan. 31 at The Sound, Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd, Del Mar.

CREATIVE RENEWAL

Spend a day in the garden discovering how nature can be both a healer and a mirror for your mind, body and spirit. $115-$125, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Jan. 31 at California Center for Creative Renewal, 1905 Crest Drive, Encinitas.

HOME-GARDEN EXPO

San Diego Home Improvement Expo comes to the Del Mar Fairgrounds for a 2 day extravaganza of hands-on demonstrations, hundreds of home-improvement products and services exhibitors, plant sales, and face-to-face consultations

The San Diego Archaeological Center is hosting the North County Archery Club on the last Saturday of each month. All ages and skill levels are welcome, with gear available firstcome-first-served. Free$15, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Jan. 31 at San Diego Archaeological Center, 16666 San Pasqual Valley Rd, Escondido.

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

DAVID BORGO TRIO

The Professor of Sax is back. Fresh from another world tour where he played with musicians in Cape Town, South Africa, Dr. David Borgo, UCSD, will entertain us with jazz standards and originals. Dr. Free, 2-3 p.m. Feb. 1 at Encinitas Library, 540 Cornish Drive, Encinitas.

FARMERS MARKET

Best local foods and fresh produce in North County, every Sunday at the Leucadia Farmers Market. Free, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Feb. 1 at Paul Ecke Central School, 185 Union Street, Encinitas.

BRIDAL BAZAAR

The Bridal Bazaar is San Diego’s premier wedding expo and bridal show, a one-stop destination for couples planning their dream wedding. This event offers an impressive lineup

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1. HISTORY: When did the Easter Rising insurrection take place in Ireland?

2. GEOGRAPHY: What is the capital of India?

1. HISTORY: When did the Easter Rising insurrection take place in Ireland?

2. GEOGRAPHY: What is the capital of India?

3. MEDICAL TERMS: What is a common name for lateral epicondylitis?

4. MOVIES: The “Back to the Future II” characters travel forward in time to which year?

5. LITERATURE: What color is the badge of courage in Stephen Crane’s novel about the Civil War?

6. GAMES: How many points is the center red bullseye on a dartboard worth?

7. ANIMAL KINGDOM: What is a group of floating otters called?

8. AD SLOGANS: Which car company used the slogan “Drive your dreams”?

9. TELEVISION: What is husband Darrin’s profession in the “Bewitched” sitcom?

2. GEOGRAPHY: What is the capital of India?

3. MEDICAL TERMS: What is a common name for lateral epicondylitis?

4. MOVIES: The “Back to the Future II” characters travel forward in time to which year?

3. MEDICAL TERMS: What is a common name for lateral epicondylitis?

5. LITERATURE: What color is the badge of courage in Stephen Crane’s novel about the Civil War? 6. GAMES: How many points is the center red bullseye

4. MOVIES: The “Back to the Future II” characters travel forward in time to which year?

5. LITERATURE: What color is the badge of courage in Stephen Crane’s novel about the Civil War?

6. GAMES: How many points is the center red bullseye on a dartboard worth?

7. ANIMAL KINGDOM: What is a group of floating otters called?

8. AD SLOGANS: Which car company used the slogan “Drive your dreams”?

9. TELEVISION: What is husband Darrin’s profession in the “Bewitched” sitcom?

10. SCIENCE: What part of the brain controls hunger?

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Jobless rate drops to 4.4%

By City News Service

REGION — The unemployment rate in San Diego County decreased to 4.4% in December, down from the November estimate of 4.7% but above the yearago rate of 4.2%, according to data released this week by the state Employment Development Department.

The region’s rate of unemployment compares with 5.1% for California and 4.1% for the nation during the same period.

Between November 2025 and December 2025, total nonfarm employment

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of wedding vendors specializing in everything from photography, videography, and catering to floral design and entertainment. Free$20, 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Feb.

1 at Exhibit Hall, Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd, Del Mar.

PUPPY PALS

Calling all canines!

Grab your human and join us for a nature walk at Blue Sky. Docent Anna Gateley-Stanton will lead the way as we sniff, stroll, and enjoy the morning in a 700acre canyon. 8-10 a.m. Feb. 1 at Blue Sky Ecological Reserve, 16275 Espola Road, Poway.

TOM CHAPIN

In a career that spans six decades, 28 albums and three Grammy awards, Tom Chapin has covered an incredible amount of creative ground. $20-$25, 4-6 p.m. Feb. 1 at Pilgrim United Church of Christ, 2020 Chestnut Avenue, Carlsbad.

VALENTINES DAY COOKIE

Get ready to unleash your inner cookie artist at the Valentines Cookie Decorating Class. Includes a glass of wine. $50, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Feb. 1 at Highland Valley Vineyards, 15412 Bandy Canyon Road, Escondido.

FEB. 2

CALIFORNIA SUITE

“California Suite” by Neil Simon is a classic comedy filled with sharp humor

increased from 1,583,400 to 1,584,100, a gain of 700 jobs. Agricultural employment lost 200 jobs.

Trade, transportation and utilities saw the largest increase in employment in December, with 2,100 jobs added. Professional and business services also saw a growth of 1,100 jobs, followed by the government sector, gaining 1,000.

On the other side, private education and health services lost 1,800 jobs in the month-over data. Construction, other services, and financial activities

and relatable relationship mishaps from one of America’s most beloved playwrights. Season pass $35 (8 shows), 7 p.m. Feb. 2 at the Schulman Auditorium, Carlsbad Library, 1775 Dove Lane, Carlsbad.

FEB. 3

HAYES CARLL

Singer-songrwriter Hayes Carll performs tracks from his tenth album, “We’re Only Human.” $27-$30, 8 p.m. Feb. 3 at Belly Up, 143 S Cedros Avenue, Solana Beach.

‘THE ROAD I CALL HOME’

The Oceanside Public Library presents a special event series featuring the art exhibit, “The Road I Call Home,” by Randy Bacon, which documents the stories of 32 people experiencing homelessness. Free, 2 p.m. Feb. 3 at Oceanside Civic Center Library, 330 North Coast Highway.

TREY HILL

From Nashville to California, and everywhere in between. Trey Hill has toured and recorded all over the world, as a guitarist to the stars. Now a solo artist, he’s SoCal’s best kept secret, bringing a high-energy “Nashville-style” show to every stage. Free, 6-9 p.m. Feb. 3 at Le Papagayo Carlsbad, 660 Carlsbad Village Drive, Carlsbad.

FEB. 4

JAMES MORGAN BAND

The James Morgan Jazz Band (formerly Ghost Jazz

combined for an additional 2,600 jobs lost. Between December 2024 and December 2025, total nonfarm employment increased by 5,500 jobs, while agricultural employment increased by 100.

Private education and health services saw the largest gain in 2025, adding 15,100 jobs. Government also posted gains, with 4,100 jobs added. Conversely, six sectors saw contractions over the year for a combined 17,200 jobs lost, led by professional and business services’ 6,200.

Trio) returns to the stage for an evening of live contemporary jaz. Free, 5-8 p.m. Feb. 4 at The Roxy Encinitas, CA, 517 S Coast Hwy 101, Encinitas.

SONS OF CREAM

Son of the legendary musicians comprising Cream, Kofi Baker, Malcolm Bruce and Rob Johnson perform as part of the group’s Half and Half Tour. $35$38, 8 p.m. Feb. 4 at Belly Up, 143 S Cedros Avenue, Solana Beach.

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5

CAYUCAS, AVIATOR STASH

For their fourth album as Cayucas, brothers Zach and Ben Yudin are heading back to the beach—in other words, to the sunny, vibrant, melodic rock from which they first paddled out. Ages 21+ only. $15-$18, 8 p.m. Feb. 5 at Belly Up, 143 S Cedros Avenue, Solana Beach.

CORONER

Swiss technical thrash metal pioneers Coroner are touring the U.S. in February 2026 with special guests Heathen. Ages 21+ only. $37.29-$42.44 6 p.m. Feb. 5 at Brick By Brick, 1130 Buenos Avenue, San Diego.

WRITING WORKSHOP

Join Solana Beach Community Connections’ Writing Workshop for a series of four, two-hour sessions in a safe environment that encourages written expression. Free, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Feb. 5 at La Colonia Park Community Center, 715 Valley Avenue, Solana Beach.

THE BEST OF NORTH COUNTY 2025

Schaub Insurance Agency Earns Top Honors as Best Insurance Company in North County San Diego

Schaub Insurance Agency Inc. has built a reputation across San Diego County for putting clients first and keeping insurance simple, a philosophy that has earned the woman-owned and operated agency top honors year after year. With more than two decades of industry experience, the agency works with business owners, individuals, and families to provide coverage that is clear, practical, and tailored to real-world needs. The agency is licensed in multiple states, extending its reach beyond San Diego County. That commitment has once again been recognized by the community. Schaub Insurance Agency Inc. was voted Best Insurance Company in North County San Diego for the second year in a row in 2024 and 2025. The agency also earned the title of Best Home Insurance Provider in San Diego Magazine’s Best of San Diego 2025 awards. The team says these achievements reflect the trust and loyalty of clients who value honest guidance and long-term relationships.

As an independent insurance agency, Schaub has access to a wide range of carriers, including preferred, standard, and specialty markets. This flexibility allows the agency to design coverage based on each client’s specific operations and risk profile. The team understands the practical challenges of running a business and focuses on making insurance understandable without oversimplifying important details. Clients can expect transparency,

straightforward advice, and an ongoing effort to identify costsaving opportunities.

Over the years, Schaub has worked with a diverse mix of businesses. Recent clients include manufacturers, auto repair shops, industrial HVAC companies, full-service restaurants and bars, apartment building owners, retail stores, produce distributors, advertising and media offices, dental practices, stone and tile stores, gymnastics centers, law offices, cannabis extraction and distribution companies, and pet grooming businesses. This breadth of experience gives the agency insight into the unique risks facing different industries.

Business owners are encouraged to carefully consider their commercial insurance needs, which often include protection for property, vehicles, and employees. Schaub helps clients secure essential coverages such as businessowners policies, commercial general liability, commercial property, commercial auto, workers’ compensation, professional and executive management liability, and privacy and cyber liability. The agency also offers personal lines coverage, including home and auto insurance, providing continuity for clients who want both business and personal protection under one roof.

Schaub Insurance Agency is an member of the San Marcos Chamber of Commerce and San Marcos Rotary, reflecting its commitment to the local community.

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