The Coast News, July 10, 2026

Animal Services

Shelter audit calls for fixes

County report follows management shake-up

By City News Service

CARLSBAD — San Diego County's Department of Animal Services has released the results of an independent operational assessment intended to improve how the department operates, even as it continues to navigate leadership changes and an ongoing lawsuit.

Dr. Brie Sarvis — then the county's chief veterinarian and now director of the department — commissioned national consulting firm Team Shelter USA in October 2025 to evaluate shelter operations, staffing, animal care practices and overall service delivery.

“This report gives us a strategic roadmap,” Sarvis said. “We're not just identifying improvements — we're acting on them to deliver safer shelters, stronger field services and better outcomes for people and pets.”

According to the assessment, the department's strengths include experienced staff and volunteers, high-quality medical care, a live-release rate of more than 90%, programs such as Dog Day Out and improved field services.

The report also identified areas needing improvement, including efforts to reunite lost pets with their owners, reducing animals' length of stay, improving sanitation practices at the Bonita shelter, strengthening customer service and filling vacant staff positions.

Sarvis said the report comes as the department prepares to open a new shelter in Santee and continues making improvements across the

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FLAGS DEFY HOA

A dispute over American flags in a San Marcos neighborhood has drawn national attention as residents challenge HOA fines, arguing federal and state law protect their right to display the Stars and Stripes. Story on 21.

Man arrested in Ramona deaths

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Proffitt, 33, arrested in alleged double homicide

By City News Service

RAMONA — An Escondido man was arrested on suspicion of murder after two people were found dead inside a Ramona home, authorities said Wednesday.

Deputies responded to reports of an assault with a deadly weapon involving a firearm in the 600 block of 11th Street at 8:44 p.m. Monday, according to the San Diego County Sher-

iff’s Office. When deputies arrived, they found a man on the steps of the residence and detained him without incident. Inside the home, deputies discovered a man and woman suffering from significant traumatic injuries.

Paramedics arrived shortly afterward, but both victims were pronounced dead at the scene, the Sheriff’s Office said.

The victims’ identities are being withheld pending confirmation and notification of their families.

Authorities identified the detained man as 33-year-old Ryan Proffitt of Escondido. Proffitt was arrested on suspi-

cion of two counts of murder and booked into the San Diego Central Jail.

The motive and circumstances surrounding the killings remain under investigation.

Investigators said the killings appear to be an isolated incident and there is no ongoing threat to the community.

Anyone with information about the case is asked to contact the Sheriff’s Homicide Unit at 858-285-6330 or 858-8683200 after hours.

Anonymous tips can be submitted to San Diego County Crime Stoppers at 888-5808477.

Summer

Nights Return to Carlsbad Village with Flicks at the Fountain

There is something magical about watching a movie under the stars. Families spread out blankets, children playing while waiting for the show to begin, neighbors catch up with friends, and the smell of dinner from nearby restaurants drifts through the warm summer air. It has become one of Carlsbad Village’s favorite traditions.

Beginning Thursday, July 9, the Carlsbad Village Association welcomes the return of Flicks at the Fountain, a free outdoor movie series that has brought the community together each summer since 2013. This year’s ve-week lineup o ers something for everyone, from timeless family classics to exciting new releases.

The series takes place every Thursday evening through August 6 in the Fountain Parking Lot at the corner of State Street and Grand Avenue, adjacent to Shorehouse Kitchen. Seating opens at 6:00 p.m., giving families time to nd the perfect spot, enjoy dinner in the Village, and soak in the festive atmosphere before movies begin at dusk, typically around 8:00 p.m.

This summer’s schedule includes:

July 9: Zootopia 2 (PG)

July 16: Beethoven (PG)

July 23: Aladdin (G)

July 30: How to Train Your Dragon (PG)

August 6: Superman (PG-13)

Guests are encouraged to bring low-back chairs, cozy blankets, and a picnic—or better yet, enjoy dinner at one of Carlsbad Village’s restaurants before the movie. For added convenience, Knockout Pizza will once again o er pizza delivery directly to your lawn chair. Admission is free.

Events like Flicks at the Fountain are possible because of the incredible support of our local business community. We are especially grateful to our Event Sponsors—Lily Field Realty, Handel’s Ice Cream, and the Carlsbad Police Foundation—along with our Promotional Sponsor, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Carlsbad

A special thank you also goes to our Movie Night Sponsors: Foundation Chiropractic, Beach City Smoothies, Hot Dog on a Leash, Carlsbad Neighbors Magazine, b•long Modern Pilates, Crispy Cones, Pure Project, Señor Grubby’s, Willes Orthodontics, and The UPS Store Carlsbad Village. Their generosity helps make this community tradition possible.

Whether you’re introducing your children to a favorite childhood lm, gathering with neighbors, or simply enjoying a relaxing evening outdoors, Flicks at the Fountain is a wonderful reminder of what makes Carlsbad Village so special. We invite everyone to join us for another unforgettable summer of movies, community, and memories under the stars. Details at: carlsbad-village.com.

San Marcos safeguards senior mobile home parks

By Leo Place SAN MARCOS —

The San Marcos Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval of an overlay zone ordinance that will preserve existing senior mobile home parks by prohibiting their conversion into all-ages parks.

Senior mobile home parks are defined as those where at least 80% of spaces are occupied by individuals 55 years of age or older. The overlay zone reviewed by the Planning Commission on Monday would require that seven parks in the city maintain this ratio of at least 80%, and that park owners within the overlay zone submit annual compliance certifications to the city.

The proposed overlay zone has been in the works for about one and a half years, in response to concerns that low-cost senior housing would be lost if senior parks were to begin accepting residents of all ages.

The effort began in late 2024 after residents at Lakeview Mobile Estates learned that updated park rules reserved the owner’s right to convert the senior community into an all-ages park. The proposed change alarmed residents, who said they had moved into the park with the expectation that it would remain a community for older adults.

After residents raised concerns, the City Council adopted an emergency 45-day moratorium prohibiting conversions of senior mobile home parks to all-ages communities. The council later extended the moratorium twice while directing staff to research a permanent solution.

Over the following year, city officials studied senior mobile home overlay ordinances adopted in other California communities, including Oceanside, and met repeatedly with

members of the San Marcos Mobilehome Residents Association to develop an ordinance tailored to San Marcos. Staff also monitored lawsuits filed elsewhere in the state challenging similar regulations.

During public hearings over the past year, senior residents consistently argued that mobile home parks represent one of the few remaining sources of naturally affordable housing for older adults. Many also said relocating a manufactured home is prohibitively expensive — and often impossible — leaving residents vulnerable if a park’s age restrictions were removed.

At Monday’s Planning Commission meeting, the council chambers were packed with dozens of residents from senior parks across the city, showing their support for the overlay zone.

“We’re affordable, unsubsidized housing, and there’s no other places like that. They’re places where we can age in place and take care of each other,” said John Mosher, a resident of San Marcos Mobile Estates and a representative of the San Marcos Mobilehome Residents Association. “We’re asking you to take action to adopt the overlay.”

The overlay zone or-

dinance will now go to the City Council for final approval. If approved, it would apply to seven of the city’s 12 senior mobile home parks, excluding those where residents own the land on which their homes are located.

The seven parks are El Dorado Mobilehome Park, Lakeview Mobile Estates, Palomar Estates East, Palomar Estates West, Rancho Vallecitos Mobile Estates, San Marcos Mobile Estates and Valle Verde Estates.

Efforts toward a senior mobile home overlay zone began in late 2024, when city leaders learned that the owner of a local senior mobile home park had updated its rules and regulations to state that it had the right to convert to all-ages at any time.

In response, the San Marcos City Council adopted a moratorium prohibiting these conversions. The council has extended the moratorium twice since then, while developing plans for the overlay zone to protect senior parks in the long term.

“We’re moving forward with this action because our urgency ordinance will be expiring on Nov. 10, and we recommend that we move forward with this action in order to protect senior housing,” said Deputy City Attorney Jacqueline Paterno.

Several cities in California have adopted similar overlay zone ordinances to preserve senior mobile home parks in recent years. In some jurisdictions, these overlays have resulted in legal challenges from park owners seeking to convert their parks to all-ages.

One mobile home park owner in Santa Barbara County has sued the city of Goleta in federal court over a senior-only overlay zone, arguing that it requires the park to discriminate against families.

Paterno said the city is closely monitoring these cases and recommended that San Marcos proceed with its overlay in the meantime.

“I’m a little concerned that there’s a pending lawsuit, but there’s nothing we can do about that, so we just need to make the decision that’s best for San Marcos and see where the chips will fall,” said Commissioner Christopher Carroll.

No park owners in San Marcos have come forward to challenge the overlay zone, according to the city.

Senior mobile home parks are considered to be

key sources of much-needed affordable housing for older adults in the community. Seniors in these parks also say they benefit from being part of a community geared toward older adults.

“It’s a good size of your community, and we’re pretty happy to be here,” said resident Sandy Herstich.

Under the ordinance, spaces and mobile homes in the overlay districts shall be rented only to occupants age 55 and older, except residents who do not meet senior requirements but were already residing in the park at the time the ordinance is adopted.

At least one occupant of the home would need to be 55 or older, so seniors could live in their home with a younger family member. The owner of the unit, if different from the

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My cousin recently came to town to begin his 30-day ice cream tour of California, and we were one of the first stops on his journey. We enjoyed plenty of delicious ice cream, but I was especially excited to take him to my favorite place, Gelato 101. After a vehicle barreled through the front of the store nine months ago, Gelato 101 has finally reopened in a temporary location thanks to Ironsmith Coffee House. Gelato 101 takes over the space at 3 p.m. after Ironsmith closes at 2 p.m. It’s just a halfblock north of the original location, which is finally being rebuilt.

Between the charcoal vanilla, passion fruit and dark chocolate, I loved every flavor. But there was one that surpassed them all — in taste, texture and loving kindness. It’s called Miracle River, dreamed up by the Gelato 101 owner and the little boy, River, who was pinned beneath the truck last fall when disaster struck our beloved ice cream shop. Miracle River is a chocolate-and-vanilla combination with mint-infused brownies. So delicious! I hope you’ll wander down and give it a try.

The e-bike conversation

esterday, while driving an elderly passenger in her vehicle, I experienced conduct that could easily have resulted in multiple serious injuries or fatalities.

Two e-bikes carrying four girls, approximately 12 to 13 years old, turned eastbound onto Balour Drive from the north side of Requeza Street. The first e-bike carried a passenger who was sitting backward while filming the driver. Her helmet was unbuckled. A second e-bike carrying two additional girls followed only a few feet behind.

After entering the protected bike lane in front of Oak Crest Middle School, separated by bollards, the driver of the first e-bike began kicking the bollards as she rode past them while her passenger continued filming the apparent destruction of property.

At approximately the third bollard, alongside the passenger-side quarter panel of the car, the driver lost control of the bike. At the same moment, the second e-bike nearly collided with the first. All four children came close to striking the vehicle.

The only reason those four girls were not injured is because I swerved into oncoming traffic to avoid them. Had I remained in my lane, the first e-bike likely would have struck the passenger side of the vehicle, throwing all four riders onto the car and pavement, with at least one child not properly wearing her helmet.

The facts are straightforward. These children were not lacking information. They were not victims of inadequate infrastructure. They were not confused about basic safety. They were engaged in reckless behavior that demonstrated a complete absence of supervision, accountability and consequences.

I see more parental oversight and more responsible behavior from minors at shooting ranges than I see from many children operating e-bikes on public streets. That should alarm every parent and policymaker in

this community.

The ongoing debate over e-bike safety continues to focus on infrastructure, taxpayer-funded education programs and government responsibility.

Based on what many of us witness on our streets, that discussion avoids what I believe is the most obvious and uncomfortable truth: The primary problem is not the roads, the City Council’s commitment to public safety, school board bike education policies or Sheriff’s Office oversight. The primary problem is parental negligence.

Yet the public conversation continues to revolve around demands for more taxpayer spending, more bike lanes, more barriers, more signage and more educational campaigns. At some point, we must acknowledge reality: No amount of infrastructure can compensate for parents who provide motorized vehicles to children and then fail to establish or enforce basic safety standards.

Children do not develop these behaviors in a vacuum. They ride this way because they believe there are no consequences. They believe there are no boundaries. In many cases, that belief is correct.

Some politically motivated groups routinely criticize the city and claim public officials are not doing enough. Absent are those same groups demanding parental accountability. Where are the Bike Coalition, Safe Streets or even Judy Berlfein in this conversation? What I do not hear are calls for parents to supervise their children, require proper helmet use, prohibit unsafe riding practices or remove riding privileges when rules are violated. These groups are too busy demanding programs that, in my view, have failed.

Before a child is permitted to ride an e-bike to school or park one on campus, there should be mandatory training for both the parent and the student.

Parents should be required to acknowledge their responsibilities and certify that they understand the

risks associated with allowing a child to operate a motorized vehicle on public roads.

Most importantly, we should stop treating this issue as though it can be solved solely through public spending. Taxpayers should not be expected to endlessly fund new street projects to compensate for negligent parenting. The expectation

The missing piece to e-bike safety is parental responsibility.

that government can engineer every road to protect children from reckless conduct is unrealistic, irresponsible and dangerous. Sheriff’s deputies are not babysitters for parents who choose to provide motorized equipment to children who are ill-equipped to comprehend the consequences of their actions. Every public discussion and decision that fails to include this missing component is one more day that puts a child at risk of serious injury or death.

The hard truth is that if parents are unwilling to set boundaries, enforce rules and prioritize safety, no amount of taxpayer-funded infrastructure will prevent tragedies. Roads can be improved. Education can be expanded. Enforcement can be increased. The city can continue to spend money. But none of those measures can replace responsible parenting.

As future expenditures and policy changes are considered, please address the

root cause rather than the symptoms. Until parental responsibility becomes part of this conversation and any vote, we will continue to witness preventable incidents that place children, drivers, pedestrians and the broader public at risk. I urge the city to include requirements for parent participation in any publicly funded education program.

The missing piece is not another bike lane, another sign or another taxpayer-funded program. The missing piece is parental responsibility.

Natalie Settoon Cardiff-by-the-Sea

A recent Letter to the Editor questions tax dollars spent on bike safety for our city’s youngest riders. Since the author saw some reckless teen cyclists with her own eyes, she reasons, city investment is a fool’s errand and it is parents’ responsibility to parent our way out of bike accidents.

The writer has no idea what those particular riders’ parents had or hadn’t done, but she is certain that they are to blame and that municipal attention to this issue is misplaced. By that reasoning, we could tear out every stop light and just hope that our road’s drivers had great parents who taught them that it’s bad to hit other cars.

When reckless drivers evade authorities, no one clamors to throw in the towel on ongoing municipal investment car safety. That’s because we get that enforcement is one part of a multi-layered strategy to keep us safe on the roads. We continue to invest in improving car infrastructure knowing that adults with licenses and training still cause accidents. So why would we expect that children on bikes, with no licensing requirement, need less infrastructure support?

Something about kids on bikes ratchets up emotions in this town. And while those emotions run high, blaming parental neglect is a classic quick dodge out of a complex reality. It’s blinders

when what we need is vision. I urge my neighbors to continue to support the course we have been on for decades: Continued strong municipal investment in road safety, which includes bike safety. We parents clearly have a role here. I routinely tell parents in my neighborhood when I see their kids riding responsibly, as so many do. I never ride without a helmet, for my own good but also for my children to see me walk the walk (or, sorry: bike the bike). On our morning bike commute, I narrate hazards to my kids as I see them, with hope that some of the things I say will take root in their developing brains. And still, I am clear that what I do is not enough to protect them as they grow up. Setting cyclists up for safety requires the same layered approach we have for cars: infrastructure, standards, training, campaigns and enforcement. And parental guidance can shine stronger when a city does some legwork to make frameworks available and locally pertinent. Ironically, the Letter to the Editor proposes that parents and children should have to pass a test before kids can ride e-bikes. That would be, of course, a taxpayer-funded endeavor if it set any standard.

For Encinitas, I say: Parental guidance, yes. And also: Ongoing strategic infrastructure. Just like drivers have.

Make no mistake, the protected bike lanes, barriers, underpasses, stop signs and tax-payer funded programs we’ve invested in as a city in the past 19 years have stopped untold numbers of accidents and even fatalities. Those efforts have increased safe and responsible bike use. They have mitigated the car congestion that so irritates every Encinitan.

The thing about governance is, we will never know the names of the people whose lives were saved by infrastructure spends. And that is exactly as it should be.

Mary Anne Mendenhall

Shaffer criminal case ends

By City News Service

VISTA — The criminal case against Encinitas City Councilmember Luke Shaffer, who was initially charged with assaulting a resident during a parking dispute, was dismissed Wednesday after a judge ruled he successfully completed a misdemeanor diversion program.

Shaffer, 45, originally faced felony charges including assault and hit-and-run for allegedly reversing his truck into a resident's trash cans last year, damaging a trash bin and striking the resident's hands in the process.

Following a preliminary hearing, however, a judge reduced the felony assault charge to a misdemeanor and dismissed another charge alleging Shaffer used his position on the City Council to threaten the resident.

Shaffer was later granted misdemeanor diversion, allowing the case to be dismissed if he completed certain terms. On Wednesday, a judge found that Shaffer had successfully completed the program, which included anger management classes and volunteer work, and dismissed the case.

The dispute began after Shaffer moved the resident's trash bins to park his truck near the beach.

When the resident moved the bins back, Shaffer allegedly pushed one of the bins over and threw trash into the man's face. Prosecutors alleged Shaffer then got into his truck and backed into the bins. The resident testified that before reversing, Shaffer said, "If you stand there, I'm going to run you over."

Shaffer allegedly told investigators the resident moved the bins into the path of his truck while he was reversing. Prosecutors, however, said surveillance video from a nearby home showed Shaffer looked at the man before backing up.

After the incident, Shaffer allegedly told the resident he would never receive another city permit. Although portions of the encounter were captured on video, no audio exists of the alleged threat.

During the preliminary hearing, Superior Court Judge Saba Sheibani reduced the assault charge, finding the resident did not sustain significant injuries.

She also dismissed a misdemeanor charge of willful omission to perform a duty. The criminal complaint alleged Shaffer had a duty not to use his elected position to threaten members of the public. Sheibani ruled that even if Shaffer made the statement regarding permits, there was no evidence he took any further action to carry out the alleged threat.

Sugar Sweet Farm wins goat yoga permit

Council clarifies farm permit, sets operating limits

By Cameron Adams

ENCINITAS — Sugar Sweet Farm in Olivenhain will now be allowed to offer goat yoga as part of its educational agritourism programs, following the Encinitas City Council’s unanimous approval of revisions clarifying the farm’s agricultural permit.

Farm owner Elizabeth Sugarman told The Coast News that returning to the City Council for a second discussion helped establish clearer rules governing the farm’s educational offerings and its efforts to highlight the area’s agricultural heritage.

“Our goal isn’t expansion. Our goal is clarity,” she said. “A clear permit benefits the farm, benefits our neighbors, benefits city staff and benefits the community.

“We don’t want to be at City Hall again anymore.”

Mayor Bruce Ehlers said he wanted to “put rock solid parameters around this” agricultural permit.

“Like a judge, I don’t want to see you back here, right?” he joked with Sugarman and her family, who help operate the farm.

Under the revised permit, the farm will be limited to 40 visitors at a time, excluding family members who live on the property. Sugarman said the farm has historically never come close to reaching that limit.

The permit also prohibits amplified music, requires all visitor parking to remain on the property and limits the farm to 16 events per month, excluding its farming day camps.

The June 24 council meeting also included a discussion over whether the farm’s children’s programs should be classified as day camps or daycare.

Councilmember Marco San Antonio said he preferred the term “day camp”

because it more accurately reflected the programs being offered.

“Sugar Sweet Farm doesn’t provide child care before school or after school care,” San Antonio said. “There’s no real care. So, it’s not really like a day care place.”

Councilmember Joy Lyndes agreed.

“By using the term daycare, we pull in some complexity that’s going to be more confusing instead of less confusing.”

The city began reviewing the farm’s operations after receiving code enforcement complaints in 2023. The owners applied for an agricultural permit in 2024, which received administrative approval in January 2025, according to city documents.

Neighbor Gary Filips appealed that approval later that month, leading to a March 2025 City Council hearing that upheld the permit.

During the June 2026 meeting, Filips said he had submitted several complaints alleging permit violations since the council’s earlier decision.

Bryant Jemison, the city’s code enforcement manager, said the violations involved advertisements that were “inconsistent with their conditions.”

“The responsible parties did however amend their advertisements to comply with the conditions of their agriculture permit,” Jemison said.

Under the clarified permit, goat yoga is expressly allowed because it falls under the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s definition of agritourism, according to Meagan Openshaw, the city’s assistant director of development services.

“On the question of goat yoga specifically, evidence has been provided to staff which demonstrates that this is an animal interaction activity and not a fitness class and that is consistent with the USDA agri-tourism guidance that was provided,” Openshaw said.

SMUSD reports $8M budget deficit

By Leo Place SAN MARCOS —

The San Marcos Unified School District is closing its books for the 2025-26 school year with an $8.6 million unrestricted General Fund budget deficit, as it navigates declining enrollment and rising operating costs.

This is the second year in a row that the district has sustained a deficit, following several years of surpluses, partially made possible by onetime COVID-19 assistance funds that have since dried up.

In response to a drop in students, district leaders said they have been “right-sizing” schools by reducing certificated staff to achieve $1.5 million in ongoing cost savings. Next year’s budget includes 25 fewer classroom teacher positions than this year, all of which were eliminated due to attrition through retirements and resignations, according to the district.

Filips said his primary concern was not the farm’s activities but an 18-foot paved roadway he uses to access his property, which crosses a 40-foot easement on the Sugarman property.

“It’s the ingress and the egress,” Filips said. “We hold a 40-foot private road easement to that property and that ultimately is the true crux of this issue … My issue isn’t the parking. My issue is being able to get in and out of the property.”

Ehlers asked Openshaw whether the owner of property subject to a roadway easement could use the remaining land, including for parking.

Openshaw said that while the details vary, “a good rule of thumb is that as long as they’re maintaining access as provided via the easement, that’s sufficient.”

Ehlers added that because it is a private roadway, any dispute over the easement would be a matter for civil court.

The council unanimously approved the revised permit.

“I’m generally in agreement and supportive of agricultural permits. I think our agricultural heritage is so key to who we are in Encinitas,” Lyndes said. “It gives our farms a way to stay in business and I would really hope to do everything possible to continue to promote that. It’s a good quality of life for everyone in the community. However, our neighbors and others in the community and we also need clarity and need certainty.”

Councilmember Luke Shaffer did not participate in the vote after recusing himself because he had previously volunteered at the farm.

“I have a 100% bias in favor of Sugar Sweet Farms,” Shaffer said. “They are, in my personal opinion, exactly what this community is and needs, and I wish that more Encinitasans exemplified exactly what and who they are.”

While not ideal, the $8.6 million unrestricted deficit is lower than the $9.6 million San Marcos Unified projected earlier this year, and it could still drop further by the time the district presents its unaudited actuals in August. Still, it will almost certainly be higher than the $3 million unrestricted deficit in 2024-25, staff told the district board of trustees at a budget adoption discussion on June 18.

For the 2026-27 budget, San Marcos Unified is anticipating around $333 million in total General Fund expenditures (including restricted and unrestricted funds) compared to $315 million in revenues. The district anticipates ending the 202627 year with a $6.7 million unrestricted deficit.

The district is maintaining a General Fund reserve of 10% for now, but anticipates it dropping to 8.7% at the end of next year.

“We’re definitely in deficit spending mode and spending down our reserves,” Assistant Superintendent of Business Services Erin Garcia said.

Declining enrollment is a major contributor to financial pains for San Marcos Unified, which is one of many districts that receive state funding based on ADA, or average daily attendance.

San Marcos saw a decrease of 365 students this past year, for a total enrollment of 18,201 students. The district anticipates losing another 300 students in the 2026-27 school year, followed by 150 students in each of the following two years. Garcia said the district is working on attendance recovery, as even small increases in attendance can mean a difference of millions of dollars in state funding.

“The biggest issue right now in the district is declining enrollment, and as teachers, we don’t have control over that,” said Dale Pluciennik, president of the San Marcos Educators Association, which represents teachers in the district. “We’re constantly working very diligently to provide a world-class education for students in our district.”

In February, the district issued preliminary notices of layoffs and hours reductions to several certificated and classified staff members. Following strong community pushback, the school board reversed a proposal to drastically cut the hours and benefits of 10 library media technicians. The district has since rescinded all notices that would have resulted in a loss of employment, SMUSD spokesperson Christine Lee said. Hours

WEEKLY SERIES

The Dire Need for A Wisdom Society

PART EIGHT OF EIGHT

Evolving with the Infinite

By Dietmar E. Rothe

From the book

Evolving With the Infinite on Wings of Love, Wisdom, and Logic

Throughout this series we have explored civilization, consciousness, wisdom, science, compassion, and humanity’s future. Each topic ultimately points toward a larger question: What is humanity’s place within the unfolding story of existence?

In Evolving With the Infinite, Dietmar Rothe proposes that human beings may be participants in something far greater than themselves: a continuing process of growth, awareness, and evolution that extends beyond any single lifetime, generation, or civilization.

THE POWER OF HUMAN INGENUITY

Throughout this series we have explored civilization, consciousness, wisdom, science, compassion, and humanity’s future. Each topic ultimately points toward a larger question: What is humanity’s place within the unfolding story of existence?

In Evolving With the Infinite, Dietmar Rothe proposes that human beings may be participants in something far greater than themselves—a continuing process of growth, awareness, and evolution that extends beyond any single lifetime, generation, or civilization.

THE GREAT JOURNEY

Human history is often measured through events, discoveries, and achievements.

Civilizations rise and fall. Technologies emerge and disappear. Cultures evolve. Knowledge expands. Yet beneath these visible changes lies a deeper journey.

Humanity’s development is not merely material. It is also intellectual, emotional, moral, and spiritual.

Each generation inherits the accumulated wisdom and mistakes of those who came before. Each generation contributes something new to the ongoing human story.

The journey continues.

BEYOND SEPARATION

Many of the challenges explored throughout this series share a common root: the belief that we are fundamentally separate from one another.

Separation breeds fear. Fear creates conflict. Conflict limits understanding. Wisdom reveals a different possibility.

As awareness expands, individuals begin to recognize the interconnected nature of life itself. Human beings are connected to one another, to future generations, to the natural world, and to the larger universe from which they emerged.

The more deeply this interconnectedness is understood, the more naturally compassion,

responsibility, and cooperation arise.

THE EVOLUTION OF CONSCIOUSNESS

Human evolution may not be limited to biology. Consciousness itself evolves.

Individuals learn through experience. Societies learn through history. Humanity learns through both success and failure.

The expansion of consciousness allows people to move beyond fear, prejudice, and narrow selfinterest. It encourages broader perspectives and deeper understanding.

The development of wisdom becomes an essential part of this process. Without wisdom, knowledge can become dangerous. With wisdom, knowledge becomes a force for growth and human flourishing.

PARTICIPATING IN CREATION

The future is not something that simply happens to humanity. It is something humanity helps create.

Every choice influences the larger whole. Every act of compassion, understanding, courage, and responsibility contributes to the world future generations will inherit.

The evolution of civilization is shaped not only by institutions and technologies, but also by the countless decisions made by ordinary people each day.

Human beings are not passive observers of existence. They are participants.

THE INFINITE HORIZON

The search for wisdom has no final destination. There will always be new questions to ask, new truths to discover, and new opportunities for growth.

The universe continues to evolve. Life continues to evolve. Human consciousness continues to evolve.

Perhaps humanity’s greatest purpose is not merely survival, achievement, or accumulation.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Dietmar E. Rothe is an Encinitas based scientist, philosopher, and author whose work explores consciousness, wisdom, and humanity’s connection to the cosmos. His writings examine spiritual growth, the meaning of existence, and the need for a wisdom society grounded in love, logic, and higher understanding.

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Palomar fire lookout stands alone after closures

Boucher Hill now the county’s lone fire tower

By Samantha Nelson PALOMAR

— Atop a mountain more than a mile above sea level, overlooking a large swath of North County, stands a historic fire tower that is now the only operating fire lookout in San Diego County.

Once home to at least six fire lookouts, the county now has only Boucher Hill (pronounced like “booker”) in Palomar Mountain State Park.

For the past decade, three separate fire lookouts served as watchful eyes for smoke across the county. One was on Los Pinos Mountain, just south of Interstate 8 in East County in the Descanso Ranger District of Cleveland National Forest.

The other two were on Palomar Mountain in North County: Boucher Hill, which belongs to the state park, and High Point, located within the Palomar Ranger District of Cleveland National Forest.

High Point, which features a 13-by-13-foot CL30 series steel cab atop an all-steel, L-1600 series, 67-foot tower, is the U.S. Forest Service’s tallest fire tower in California.

Three other inactive, historic lookouts remain on Hot Springs Mountain, San Diego County’s highest peak at 6,533 feet near Warner Springs; Lyons Peak, a 3,741-foot mountain near Jamul; and Red Mountain near Fallbrook.

Volunteers with the Forest Fire Lookout Association have staffed the Palomar fire towers, while the U.S. Forest Service provided paid staff at the Los Pinos tower.

All three towers reported smoke activity to the Cleveland National Forest Emergency Communications Center, which is co-located with Cal Fire in El Cajon.

Tower closures

In March, volunteers learned that both High Point and Los Pinos, which are owned by the Forest Service and regulated by the Federal Aviation Administration, failed inspections last year.

Both towers required repairs to continue operating, but neither received them, leading to their indefinite closure earlier this year.

Because Boucher Hill was constructed differently from the High Point and Los Pinos towers, and because it sits on state property rather than under FAA jurisdiction, it remains open.

Bob Littlejohn, a Valley Center resident and volunteer with the Forest Fire Lookout Association, has spent several years watching the horizon for smoke from Palomar Mountain.

Littlejohn said the inspection failures at High

Point stem from bolts embedded in the concrete at the tower’s base that do not fully penetrate a steel plate at the bottom.

“It wasn’t broken metal, but the concrete had decomposed a bit, so they were worried about its strength,” Littlejohn said.

The Forest Fire Lookout Association is working with the Forest Service to determine what repairs are needed to reopen the towers, particularly High Point. Repairs to High Point alone are currently estimated at $142,000.

“They don’t have a repair plan as of yet that we’re aware of,” Littlejohn said.

The Forest Service has not responded to The Coast News’ request for comment regarding the closures.

FFLA volunteers have considered fundraising, but they are also unsure how such donations could be used to fund a federal government contract for the

repairs.

A lack of view

With fire season well underway, the loss of High Point’s and Los Pinos’ views is a major concern for FFLA volunteers, who worry about what could happen if a large fire ignited in East County and spread toward the coast without a set of human eyes to spot it first.

Los Pinos and High Point each offer a different view of the county than Boucher Hill, which looks south and northwest across North County, spanning Valley Center, Camp Pendleton, Oceanside and Encinitas — and, on particularly clear days, San Diego and Tijuana.

According to FFLA volunteers, High Point provides a nearly 360-degree view of the county, including the remote East County backcountry and the approaches along state Routes 79 and 76. That

vantage point could help first responders if Santa Ana winds pushed a fire west into Valley Center.

When all three towers were operating, they would occasionally work together to triangulate the location of smoke visible from multiple towers.

Although volunteers in the towers are rarely the first to report smoke, they provide a perspective that is not always captured by camera systems and evolving artificial intelligence technology.

The towers are often the first to report weather changes that could affect an active fire. Volunteers also watch for lightning strikes on the mountain, a particular concern during the late summer.

Some technology still falls short. Littlejohn said experimental AI smoke-detection systems can struggle to distinguish between smoke, smog, dust devils and other atmospheric conditions that resemble a fire.

Fire agencies also frequently call the towers to “glass” an area of interest after an initial report through 911 or another source.

“They’ll call us for amplifying information,” Littlejohn said.

If a lookout is the first, or among the first, to report a fire, they can help direct first responders to the correct location.

“All it takes is seeing that initial puff,” Littlejohn said.

Volunteers also generally know where to watch for fire activity, such as Camp Pendleton, where smoke is an almost daily occurrence.

“There’s a certain area where we expect stuff to

happen,” said John Clark, another FFLA volunteer who drives from his Oceanside home to Boucher Hill for his shifts.

Lookout history

Fire towers began appearing across the United States in the early 20th century.

At one time, more than 8,000 fire lookouts stood across 49 states, according to a national inventory completed by the Forest Fire Lookout Association

Many fire towers remain active throughout California, particularly in the northern part of the state. While some, like Boucher Hill, are easy to reach, others require offroad vehicles or hiking due to their remote locations.

According to Clark, that remoteness is another reason a human presence remains essential.

“Even now, up in the northern states and Northern California, there are a lot of towers that are

Across the country, more than 8,000 fire lookouts once stood; today, fewer than 2,000 remain, and only about 500 are still staffed.

and the Forest Service. Today, fewer than 2,000 remain, and only about 500 are staffed by paid observers or volunteers.

Three different towers have stood on Boucher Hill over the past century. The first was built in 1921, replaced in 1934, and the current tower was constructed in 1948. It was fully refurbished in 2013 by the San Diego-Riverside chapter of the Forest Fire Lookout Association.

Decades ago, lookouts could live in the tower for extended periods. Today, volunteers spend about nine hours a day scanning the horizon for signs of smoke.

manned where people are staying out there for two weeks at a time,” he said. “That’s the human touch — how do you get electricity or AI out there? That’s not going to happen in the really remote areas.”

Now, 13 years after the tower was refurbished, volunteers hope the state will help spruce up the historic lookout — specifically with a new coat of paint — which attracts significant numbers of visitors on summer weekends.

For volunteers, ensuring the tower remains operational and welcoming to visitors is essential, especially as fire season intensifies.

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SHARP TRI-CITY

More than 400 community leaders, elected officials, physicians, donors, employees and supporters gathered July 1 to celebrate the official dedication of Sharp Tri-City Medical Center, marking a new partnership between Tri-City Medical Center and Sharp HealthCare.

LINDA KERMOTT is the current President of the 200-member Assistance League of Rancho San Dieguito. The non-profit operates a thrift store located at 1542 Encinitas Blvd. in Encinitas.

while staying true to the

building and, of course, the

The ceremony featured remarks from Tri-City Medical Center President and CEO Dr. Gene Ma and Sharp HealthCare President and CEO Chris Howard, who highlighted the affiliation and their shared commitment to expanding high-quality health care for North County. Legendary surfer and surfboard shaper Guy Takayama presented the hospital with a custom commemorative surfboard.

Hospital officials described the dedication as the beginning of a new chapter in the affiliation, with a continued commitment to providing high-quality care for the North County com-

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an incredible leap forward in our ability to deliver the highest quality care to an increasing number of patients through expanded capacity and state-of-theart care.”

Dr. Eisman also had a unique connection to the project.

“My involvement with the Lusardi Tower was principally related to being privileged to be the physician for both Debbie and Warner Lusardi. After many discussions, and with the collaboration of the Scripps Foundation working with the incredible generosity of the Lusardi family, the vision for Lusardi Tower was ultimately achieved.”

The new tower helps meet the growing healthcare needs of North County by expanding patient rooms, procedural areas, private beds, women’s health services and emergency department capacity.

As one of Encinitas’ largest employers and a longtime member of the Encinitas Chamber of Commerce, Scripps values its role in the community.

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“We want to be good stewards, listening to the needs of our community and responding to those who need our help.”

After 40 years at Scripps Encinitas, Dr. Eisman says the hospital’s growth has never changed its dedication to patients.

“The size of our hospital is much bigger, our ability to take care of our patients and the number of patients we treat is much greater, but we do it with the same dedication for each patient.”

His perfect day in Encinitas? “Coming to work, seeing how this campus has grown over the last 40 years, enjoying the beautiful view and being thankful that I get to work here.”

GRADUATES

The following students graduated from their respective schools: Julia Ortega of Carlsbad from Shenandoah University in Virginia; and Ye Bai and Rosemary Roberts of Oceanside, Sadie Brust of Del Mar, Alexander Koller, Andrew Romans and Caitlin Shener of Carlsbad, Garrett Warner of Encinitas, and Kian Chakamian, Nathan Duggal, Michelle Han, David Lee, Sahil Samar, Devam Shrivastava and Pallavi Singh of San Diego from Georgia Tech.

PRESIDENT’S LIST

The following students

Palomar College grows free tuition

By City News Service

SAN MARCOS — Palomar College will double the size of its free tuition program for the 2026-27 academic year, allowing up to 3,500 students to attend school at no cost, college officials announced Wednesday.

The expansion of the Palomar Promise program from 1,700 students is the result of the college’s one-time $3.8 million investment of redevelopment agency funds received by the district. The program also receives annual state and local support.

In previous years, more students applied than available funding could support. College officials said the new

investment will eliminate that gap.

The Palomar Promise provides up to two years of free tuition, assistance with purchasing textbooks and access to specialized academic and career planning, along with related support services for eligible firsttime college students.

To remain eligible, students must enroll in at least 12 credit units each semester, meet with a counselor to establish an education plan, maintain a 2.0 gradepoint average, adhere to the Promise Success Agreement and renew their FAFSA or California Dream Act application annually.

made the president’s list at their respective schools: Shae Adams of Carlsbad at the University of Rhode Island; and Nicki Hinze and Leila Winters of Encinitas and Adyson Baker of Carlsbad at Miami University in Ohio.

DEAN’S LIST

The following students made the dean’s list at their respective schools: Julia Hildum of San Marcos at University of Rhode Island; Noah Leibl of Del Mar and Ignatio Tran of Carlsbad at Hamilton College in New York; Adyson Baker of Carlsbad, Eva Thomas of San

Marcos and Leila Winters of Encinitas at Miami University in Ohio; Tori Green of San Marcos at the University at Albany in New York; Alison Casey of Carlsbad at Wichita State University in Kansas; and Noel Moreno of Oceanside at College of Saint Mary in Nebraska.

HONOR ROLL

Yasmin Vargas of Oceanside made the honor roll at Lionel University in Carpinteria.

HONOR SOCIETY

The following students were elected to the Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines: Allison Colleen Chackel of San Diego at Samford University and Olivia Redivo of San Marcos at Louisiana State University.

GROCERY STORE

A new Ralphs Fresh Fare grocery store has opened in the La Costa neighborhood of Carlsbad at 7660 El Camino Real. The store will offer fresh produce, seafood, chef-inspired prepared meals, everyday essentials and more. To commemorate the opening, the store presented a $50,000 donation to Feeding San Diego through the Kroger Zero Hunger | Zero Waste Foundation.

Pets of the Week

DANDY is the Rancho Coastal Humane Society’s pet of the week. He is a 4-year-old, 10-pound male domestic short hair cat with a grey and white coat.

Dandy is a sweet and sensitive boy. He can be shy when faced with new people and situations, but he has the potential to blossom into a wonderful companion. He needs a home that can provide structure, routine and a predictable environment.

The $100 adoption fee includes medical exam, spay, up to date vaccinations and registered microchip.

Information: stop by RCHS at 389 Requeza Street in Encinitas, call 760-753-6413 or visit www.SDpets.org. The kennels and cattery are open 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. every day but Tuesday.

THAI is the San Diego Humane Society’s pet of the week. He is a 2-year-old, 105-pound male Akita mix with a seal and white coat. Thai is an affectionate dog with a big heart. He is playful, intelligent and eager to learn. He benefits from structure and consistency. He previously lived with children and another dog, which demonstrates he can build positive relationships with others. With reinforcement training and thoughtful management, Thai can thrive.

Thai’s adoption fee is $165 at the Escondido campus. Fees include spay/ neuter services, current vaccinations, permanent microchip identification, an incentive for pet insurance and a license for residence.

Information: sdhumane.org/adopt or call 619299-7012.

Skaters join city panel

By Cameron Adams ENCINITAS —

The Encinitas City Council has appointed a committee of residents, skateboarders and community leaders to recommend ideas for future skate features and a potential skate park.

The newly established Skate Feature Committee has a broad charge to design a practical, functional skate park or feature somewhere in the city.

At the May 13 City Council meeting where the committee was formed, Councilmember Luke Shaffer said skating had always been a place of meditation for him. Shaffer added that he looked forward to building skate spots for a community that had, for decades, resorted to flocking to unplanned, built features around Encinitas.

“People found places to go skate,” he said. “I think that it’s time to bring the skate culture, at least in our community, out to the forefront and give it its due.

“Skating was born in the counterculture. It was born, it was pushed into the corners, pushed into ‘do it on your own time.’ It still kind of lives in that because that’s where it existed for so long.”

The committee will consist of 10 residents, two Parks and Recreation Commission members and two City Council members.

Shaffer and Councilmember Marco San Antonio will represent the council on the committee.

For the remaining 12 positions, the city received 21 applications.

City Clerk Pete Weichers said that after review, only 13 applicants were deemed eligible. Only one of the eligible applicants was from the Parks and Recreation Commission, so the City Council decided to shift the other planned seat to an at-large position.

The following 12 members were appointed unanimously to the Skate Feature Committee:

Tony Burman: Began skating in the 1980s and moved to the area to attend the University of San Diego, where he started the skate club and helped build a mobile skate park on campus. He told the council he became “acquainted with the movers and the shakers” in Encinitas by “skating poods religiously” since it opened.

Danny DiCola: A professional skateboarder, surfboard shaper and manager at Outdoor Adventures on Camp Pendleton, who found a passion for skate features as a way to honor his father, a concrete worker. He told the

FEDERAL, STATE and local elected officials, veterans and community members gathered July 6 to celebrate the groundbreaking of Veterans Memorial Park, the future 93.7-acre park that will become Carlsbad’s largest. Photos from the ceremony capture Carlsbad Councilmember Kevin Shin addressing the crowd, top left, U.S. Rep. Mike Levin, bottom middle, wearing a ceremonial hard hat before the groundbreaking, Carlsbad police officers, bottom right, and veterans whose service inspired the park’s creation. Photos by Summer Hu

Carlsbad breaks ground on Veterans park

By Cameron Adams CARLSBAD

— Standing at a podium in front of an excavator on Monday before the official groundbreaking of Veterans Memorial Park, Mayor Keith Blackburn wanted to introduce and thank many of those in attendance.

Before introducing the elected officials — “important people,” as he called them while making air quotes — he asked active-duty and former military members, along with their families, to stand.

“Somebody told me, ‘Don’t say, ‘thank you for your service,’ say, ‘thank you for our freedom,’’” Blackburn said. “So thank you so much.”

The mayor, flanked by elected officials from the city, state and federal levels, broke ground on Veterans Memorial Park on July 6 after a yearslong effort.

In February 2021, the Carlsbad City Council approved the concept plan for the 93.7-acre park, just north of The Crossings golf course, after years of informal discussions and exploration of ideas. Earlier this year, the council awarded a nearly $39 million construction contract to BrightView Landscape Development to build much of the park.

Construction is expected to take 22 to 24 months.

Located near the intersection of Cannon Road and Faraday Avenue, Veterans Memorial Park will be the city's largest park. Of its 93.7 acres, 54.9 acres will be preserved as habitat, while the remaining 38.8 acres will include three playgrounds, an inclusive play area, picnic and gathering spaces, a bike track, outdoor fitness areas, accessible pathways and connections to the city's trail network, according to city documents.

Veterans Memorial Plaza will be located at the high-

est point of the property and will include panels, mottos and other references to each branch of the U.S. military. The park will also feature a public art piece called “The Ring,” which frames views of the coastline and Agua Hedionda Lagoon.

Standing at the future plaza site, Nick Stupin, the city's parks planning manager, said maintaining open space and the site's peaceful character were “things we didn’t want to take away from this site by over-development.”

“Anything we’re building in the park is reflecting nature,” Stupin said.

He said gathering spaces throughout the park, along with activity areas, let visitors “know that everyone’s welcome.”

The city has approved a budget of more than $57 million for the project. The largest share, $49.2 million, comes from the city's Community Facilities District 1 Fund, according to city documents.

The remainder comes from a $5 million state grant and a $3 million federal grant through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Assembly member Tasha Boerner, D-Encinitas, and Rep. Mike Levin, D-San Juan Capistrano, both of whom attended the July 6 groundbreaking, helped secure funding for the project.

“I did say it was the one time I can trump the federal government,” Boerner said, drawing laughter. “I went to the speaker, I was like, ‘I need $5 million for this project.’”

Levin said helping secure federal funding for the project “was an absolute no-brainer.”

“For those of us who have families of all shapes and sizes in this community, this park represents the kind of forward thinking that re-

spects and protects what makes Carlsbad special for the long term,” said Councilmember Teresa Acosta.

Councilmember Melanie Burkholder called it “fitting and apt” to break ground on the project just after celebrating the country's 250th anniversary.

Mayor Pro Tem Priya Bhat-Patel said she hoped the park would show “that service isn’t something that is abstract” but central to the experiences of “all of these different families that have built not only our com-

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munity, but this nation.”

John Hernandez, senior vice state commander of California's Veterans of Foreign Wars, told The Coast News that, having attended groundbreaking ceremonies for other veterans' memorials, this one stood out for its scale.

“This is huge, this is by far the largest one in the state of California that I know of,” Hernandez said. “Nothing comes close to this.”

Paula Jansen, the state's VFW commander, said she

looked forward to returning when the park opens to the public.

“It’s always wonderful,” Jansen said.

In his remarks, Councilmember Kevin Shin, a Marine veteran, said he becomes emotional when thinking about the park as a veteran. Shin ended by speaking directly to the former service members in attendance.

“My fellow veterans, welcome to your park and Semper Fidelis,” Shin said.

“Oorah,” they replied.

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CITY OF CARLSBAD

RESOLUTION NO. 2026-100

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA, INITIATING THE PROCEEDINGS, APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY ENGINEER’S REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR JULY 21, 2026, FOR THE ANNUAL LEVY OF ASSESSMENTS WITHIN STREET LIGHTING AND LANDSCAPING DISTRICT NO. 2 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-27

WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Carlsbad, California, previously formed a special assessment district pursuant to the terms of the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972 (California Streets and Highways Code Section 22500 et seq.), known and designated as Street Lighting and Landscaping District No. 2; and WHEREAS, the Street Lighting and Landscaping District No. 2 assessment is increasing a maximum amount in accordance with the increase in the consumer price index, but such increase is not considered a “new or increased assessment” under California Government Code Section 54954.6 as the assessment does not exceed an assessment formula or range which was previously speci ed in a public notice for a public hearing and voters of the district approved a maximum annual increase by the consumer price index (CPI) for All Urban Consumers for the San Diego County area, as determined by the rate published in March of each year; and

WHEREAS, the district is an existing assessment district in which assessments are not proposed to be increased as de ned by Article XIIID of the California Constitution (Proposition 218) and the Proposition 218 Omnibus Implementation Act (California Government Code Section 53750 et seq.), and is therefore exempt from the Proposition 218 procedures and requirements pursuant to California Constitution Article XIIID Section 5, subdivision (a); and WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to initiate proceedings to provide for the annual levy of assessments for scal year 2026-27 to provide for the annual costs for maintenance of improvements, de ned as existing street lighting, median landscaping and street trees, within the district; and

WHEREAS, a preliminary engineer’s report has been prepared and is presented to the City Council and is attached as Attachment A, as required by law, and the City Council desires to continue with the proceedings for the annual levy; and WHEREAS, the improvements to be maintained shall consist of all originally designated and authorized improvements, as well as certain new and additional improvements; and

WHEREAS, the City Council has carefully examined and reviewed the engineer’s report as presented, and is satis ed with each and all of the items and documents as set forth within it, and is satis ed that the assessments, on a preliminary basis, have been distributed in accordance with the bene ts received from the improvements to be maintained, as set forth in the engineer’s report. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Carlsbad, California, as follows:

1. That the above recitations are true and correct.

2. That the proposed action is not a “project” as de ned by California Environmental Quality Act, or CEQA, Section 21065 and CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(a) and does not require environmental review under CEQA Guidelines Section 15060(c)(2) because the action is limited to approving the preliminary engineer’s report for scal year 2026-27 and setting a public hearing for July 21, 2026, for the annual levy of assessments within Street Lighting and Landscaping District No. 2. The action has no potential to cause either a direct physical change in the environment or a reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment.

3. That the public interest and convenience require, and it is the intention of this legislative body to levy and collect assessments to pay the annual costs and expenses for the maintenance and/or servicing of the improvements for Street Lighting and Landscaping District No. 2, with the improvements generally described as follows: the maintenance of certain street lighting improvements, street trees, and median landscaping improvements, as set forth and described in the engineer’s report (Attachment A). The proposed new improvements to be maintained and serviced caused generally by new development within the district are described as follows: the maintenance of certain additional street lighting improvements and additional landscaping improvements, including replacement of street trees and median landscaping improvements, all as set forth and described in the engineer’s report.

4. That the improvements are of direct bene t to the properties within the boundaries of the district, which the legislative body previously declared to be the area bene ted by the improvements, as identi ed and referenced in the boundary map previously approved by the City Council, a copy of which is on le in the o ce of the City Clerk and open for public inspection, and which is designated by the name of this district.

5. That the improvements are referred to in the Harris & Associates preliminary engineer’s report, and Harris & Associates is directed to complete and le the engineer’s report generally containing the following:

A. Plans and speci cations describing the general nature, location and extent of the improvements within the district;

B. A diagram for the district, showing the area and properties proposed to be assessed;

C. An estimate of the cost of the maintenance and/or servicing of the improvements for the district for the Fiscal Year commencing July 1, 2026, and ending June 30, 2027; and

E. An assessment of the estimated costs of the maintenance and/or servicing, assessing the net amount upon all assessable lots and/or parcels within the district in proportion to the bene ts received.

6. That the engineer’s report, as presented, is approved on a preliminary basis, and is ordered to be led in the o ce of the City Clerk as a permanent record and to remain open to public inspection. Reference is made to the engineer’s report for a full and detailed description of the improvements to be maintained, the boundaries of the district and any zones within it, and the proposed assessments upon assessable lots and parcels of land within the district.

7. That the Street Lighting and Landscaping District No. 2 assessment maximum increase in accordance with the increase in the consumer price index is not considered a “new or increased assessment” under California Government Code Section 54954.6. Further, the district is an existing assessment district in which assessments are not proposed to be increased as dened by Article XIIID of the California Constitution (Proposition 218) and the Proposition 218 Omnibus Implementation Act.

8. That notice is hereby given that a public hearing is scheduled for 5 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter can be heard, at the City Council Chambers located at 1200 Carlsbad Village Drive in Carlsbad, California, on the following date: Tuesday, July 21, 2026

At that time this legislative body will hear protests or objections in reference to the annual levy of assessments and to any other matters contained in this resolution. Any persons who wish to object to the proceedings or the annual levy should le a written protest with the City Clerk prior to the time set for the public hearing. If there is a majority protest against the levy of an annual assessment that is increased from the previous year, the proposed increase in the assessments shall be abandoned. A majority protest exists if, upon the conclusion of the hearing, written protests led and not withdrawn, represent property owners owning more than 50% of the assessable area of land within the district.

9. That the City Clerk is authorized and directed to give notice as required by law by causing a copy of this resolution to be published in a newspaper of general circulation within the City of Carlsbad not less than 10 days prior to the date set for the public hearing.

10. That for any and all information relating to these proceedings, including information relating to protest procedure, your attention is directed to the persons designated below: CITY OF CARLSBAD, CITY CLERK, 1200 CARLSBAD VILLAGE DRIVE, CARLSBAD, CA 92008; and ANNA TAN-GATUE, PROJECT MANAGER, HARRIS & ASSOCIATES

TELEPHONE: (800) 827-4901 EXT. 2344

Owners of property within the district may mail written protests to the following address: CITY OF CARLSBAD, CITY CLERK, 1200 CARLSBAD VILLAGE DRIVE, CARLSBAD, CA 92008

PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Carlsbad on the 9th day of June, 2026, by the following vote, to wit:

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

NAYS: None.

ABSTAIN: None.

ABSENT: None.

Publish Date: July 10, 2026

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CITY OF DEL MAR

COURTESY NOTICE FOR DISCUSSION ITEM

A COURTESY NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Wednesday, the 22nd day of July, 2026, at 6 p.m., (or as soon thereafter as practicable) in the City of Del Mar Town Hall, 1050 Camino del Mar, Del Mar, California, the Design Review Board will review the following discussion item:

Project: Major Arterial Median Improvement Project

Locations: 1) The Jimmy Durante Boulevard/Via De

La Valle Triangle; 2) Jimmy Durante Boulevard from the roundabout to the Camino del Mar merge; 3) Camino del Mar from 4th Street to 9th Street; and 4) Camino del Mar Camino del Mar from 15th Street to the Camino del Mar Bridge.

Owner: City of Del Mar Sta Contact: Adriana Jaramishian, Associate Planner and Martin Boyd, Principal

Engineer

Project Description: The Major Arterial Median Improvement Project intends to install drought tolerant landscaping

and perform irrigation e ciency improvements along major arterial median segments within the City of Del Mar. Sta is requesting that the Design Review Board review the conceptual design for the project for consistency with the Design Review Ordinance and provide a recommendation to the City Council. Public Testimony: Those desiring to be heard in favor of or in opposition to this item will be given an opportunity to do so by participating in Design Review Board meetings by

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addressing the Design Review Board for up to three minutes or by submitting a written comment. Please submit a completed “Speaker Slip”, including the item number you wish to speak on, to the Planning Sta prior to the announcement of the agenda item. The forms are located near the door at the rear of the Meeting Room. When called to speak, please approach the podium and state your name for the record.

Written Comments: Members of the public can participate in the meeting by submitting

CITY OF ENCINITAS

DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT

505 S. Vulcan Avenue, Encinitas, CA 92024

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City Hall Hours: Monday through Thursday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM and every other Friday (07/10, 07/24, etc.) 8:00 AM TO 4:00 PM

NOTICE OF PENDING ACTION ON ADMINISTRATIVE APPLICATIONS AND COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMITS

1. PROJECT NAME: Manchester Avenue Accessory Dwelling Unit; CASE NUMBER: CDPNF-008966-2026; FILING DATE: May 5, 2026; APPLICANT: Bernie Kaplan; LOCATION: 2356 Manchester Avenue (APN: 261-053-19); PROJECT DESCRIPTION: A Coastal Development Permit for the construction of a new 1,128-square foot accessory dwelling unit; ZONING/OVERLAY: Residential 11 (R-11), Coastal Overlay 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 construction of ADUs in residential zones; 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: Santos Perez, Assistant Planner: (760) 633-2799 or sperez@encinitasca.gov

2. PROJECT NAME: Jasco Accessory Dwelling Unit; CASE NUMBER: CDPNF-008661-2026; FILING DATE: January 20, 2026; APPLICANT: Calvin Smith; LOCATION: 133 Second St (APN: 258-032-02); PROJECT DESCRIPTION: A coastal development permit for the construction of a new 892-square foot accessory dwelling unit above an attached garage; ZONING/ OVERLAY: Commercial Mixed – 3 (N-CM-3), North 101 Speci c Plan, and Coastal Overlay Zones; 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 construction of ADUs in residential zones. 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: Hoger Saleh, Assistant Planner: (760) 633-2714 or hsaleh@encinitasca.gov

3. PROJECT NAME: Goldberg ADU; CASE NUMBER: CDPNF-008649-2026; FILING DATE: 01/13/2026; APPLICANT: Brian Jay Goldberg and Tristan Sydne Quigley LOCATION: 1403 Burgundy Rd (APN: 254-181-18-00); PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Coastal development permit for the construction of a detached 1200-square-foot accessory dwelling unit; ZONING/OVERLAY: Residential-3 (R-3, 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 construction of ADUs in residential zones. 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, JULY 20, 2026, ANY INTERESTED PERSON MAY REVIEW THE APPLICATIONS AND PRESENT TESTIMONY, ORALLY OR IN WRITING, TO THE DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT. WRITTEN TESTIMONY IS PREFERRED IN ORDER TO HAVE A RECORD OF THE COMMENTS RECEIVED.

If additional information is not required, the Development Services Department will render a determination on the applications, pursuant to Section 2.28.090 of the City of Encinitas Municipal Code, after the close of the review period.

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 all of the above items, may not be appealed to the California Coastal Commission.

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

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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.

Notice Posted on July 9, 2026

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CITY OF DEL MAR

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN

that on Wednesday, the 22nd day of July, 2026, at 6 p.m., (or as soon thereafter as practicable) in the City of Del Mar Town Hall, 1050 Camino del Mar, Del Mar, California, the Design Review Board will conduct a public hearing on the following: Application: DRB25-025

APN: 299-220-44-00

Location: 1639 Luneta Drive

Owner/Applicant: 1639, LLC

Owner’s Representative: Alex Faulkner Designs Zone: R1-10

Environmental Status: Exempt

Sta Contact: Jennifer Gavin, Associate Planner

Project Description: A request

for a Design Review Permit for various exterior improvements including: modi cations to exterior lighting; construction of decking at the rear of the residence; replacement and modi cation of fencing and walls; and installation of a new spa. Public Testimony: Those desiring to be heard in favor of or in opposition to this item will be given an opportunity to do so by participating in Design Review Board meetings by addressing the Design Review Board for up to three minutes or by submitting a written comment. Please submit a completed “Speaker Slip”, including the item number you wish to speak on, to the Planning Sta prior to the announcement of the agenda item. The forms are located near the door at the rear of the Meeting Room. When called to speak, please approach the podium and state your name for the record.

Written Comments: Members of the public can participate in the meeting by submitting a written red dot comment via email to planning@delmar.ca.us. The deadline to submit written comments is 12 p.m. on the day

of the meeting and the subject line of your email should clearly state the agenda item you are commenting on. Under California Government Code 65009, if you challenge the nature of the proposed action in Court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or written correspondence delivered to the City at, or prior to, the public hearing. Notice Posted and Mailed on July 9, 2026

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CITY OF DEL MAR NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Wednesday, the 22nd day of July, 2026, at 6 p.m., (or as soon thereafter as practicable) in the City of Del Mar Town Hall, 1050 Camino del Mar, Del Mar, California, the Design Review Board will conduct a public hearing on the following: Application: DRB26-001

LC26-001 CDP26-002 APN: 300-040-17-00 Location: 1330 Crest Road

CITY OF CARLSBAD NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the City Council of the City of Carlsbad will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, at 5 p.m., at the Council Chamber, 1200 Carlsbad Village Drive, Carlsbad, California, to hear objections of property owners concerning costs of weed abatement activity on private properties, to approve cost assessments for weed abatement activity, and to direct the City Clerk to le a certi ed copy of the Hazard Reduction Resolution with the San Diego County Auditor by Aug. 10, 2026. Individuals wishing to speak on this proposal are cordially invited to attend this public hearing. Copies of the sta report will be available on Friday, July 17, 2026, at https://www.carlsbadca.gov/city-hall/meetings-agendas. The meeting can be viewed online at https://www.carlsbadca.gov/residents/communication/city-tv-channel. If you have any questions, please contact Fire Marshal Darcy Davidson in the Fire Department at 442-339-2662 or darcy.davidson@carlsbadca.gov. In addition, written comments may be submitted to the City Council at or prior to the public hearing via U.S. Mail to the attention of the O ce of the City Clerk, 1200 Carlsbad Village Drive, Carlsbad, CA 92008, or via email to clerk@carlsbadca.gov. If you challenge the Hazard Reduction Program in court, you may be limited to only raising issues presented at the public hearing described in this notice or written correspondence delivered prior to the public hearing to the City of Carlsbad, Attn: City Clerk’s O ce, 1200 Carlsbad Village Drive, Carlsbad, CA 92008.

PUBLISH DATE: July 10, 2026

CITY OF CARLSBAD | CITY COUNCIL

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NOTICE OF ELECTION CITY OF VISTA

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a General Municipal Election will be held in the City of Vista on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, for the following o cers: Mayor, District 1 City Council member, and District 4 City Council member; each for a four year term.

The polls will be open between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m.

Kathy Valdez, City Clerk July 10, 2026

Owner/Applicant: Salty Paws Properties, LLC

Owner’s Representative: Bokal and Sneed Architects Zone: R1-10

Overlay Zone: WUI (Wild Urban Interface) Environmental Status: Exempt Sta Contact: Jennifer Gavin, Associate Planner

Project Description: A request for Design Review, Land Conservation, and Coastal Development Permits to demolish an existing single-unit residence and detached garage and to construct a new two-story single dwelling unit residence and attached garage and to perform associated landscape and site improvements.

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

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

Under California Government Code 65009, if you challenge the nature of the proposed action in Court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or written correspondence delivered to the City at, or prior to, the public hearing.

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HEARING

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN

that on Wednesday, the 22nd day of July, 2026, at 6 p.m., (or as soon thereafter as practicable) in the City of Del Mar Town Hall, 1050 Camino del Mar, Del Mar, California, the Design Review Board will conduct a public hearing on the following: Application: ADR25-030, LC26-009 APN: 300-030-87-00 Location: 334 14th Street

Owner/Applicant: St. Peter’s Episcopal Church Owner’s Representative: Revolution Landscape, Ari Tenenbaum

Zone: RM-Central Environmental Status: Exempt Sta Contact: Brisa Smith, Assistant Planner Project Description: A request for Administrative Design Review and Land Conservation Permits for various exterior improvements including new access points, retaining walls, fencing, and related landscape and grading improvements at the southwest corner of Maiden Lane and 14th Street. Public Testimony: Those desiring to be heard in favor of or in opposition to this item will be given an opportunity to do so by participating in Design Review Board meetings by addressing the Design Review Board for up to three minutes or by submitting a written comment. Please submit a completed “Speaker Slip”, including the item number you wish to speak on, to the Planning Sta prior to the announcement of the agenda item. The forms are located near the door at the rear of the Meeting Room. When called to speak, please approach the podium and state your name for the record.

Written Comments: Members of the public can participate in the meeting by submitting a written red dot comment via email to planning@delmar.ca.us. The deadline to submit written comments is 12 p.m. on the day of the meeting and the subject line of your email should clearly state the agenda item you are commenting on. Under California Government Code 65009, if you challenge the nature of the proposed action in Court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or

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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 July 9, 2026

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CITY OF SAN MARCOS

IFB CONBID 26-03 NOTICE TO BIDDERS CIP NO. ST022 2026 PAVEMENT OVERLAY

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 2:00 p.m. on August 4, 2026 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 (add description of work here).

A detailed Scope of Work can be found in the IFB Documents.

LOCATION OF WORK

The work to be constructed is located at Location.

MANDATORY PRE-BID

CONFERENCE None

ENGINEERS ESTIMATE:

The Engineers Estimate is $1,857,830. PROJECT FUNDING

This project is funded in whole or in part with Local and other eligible funds as may be identi ed.

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

CITY OF CARLSBAD RESOLUTION NO. 2026-099

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA, INITIATING THE PROCEEDINGS, APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY ENGINEER’S REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR JULY 21, 2026, FOR THE ANNUAL LEVY OF ASSESSMENTS WITHIN STREET LIGHTING AND LANDSCAPING DISTRICT NO. 1 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-27

WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Carlsbad, California, previously formed a special assessment district pursuant to the terms of the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972 (California Streets and Highways Code Section 22500 et seq.), known and designated as City of Carlsbad Street Lighting and Landscaping District No. 1; and WHEREAS, the district is an existing assessment district in which assessments are not proposed to be increased as de ned by Article XIIID of the California Constitution (Proposition 218) and the Proposition 218 Omnibus Implementation Act (California Government Code Section 53750 et seq.), and is therefore exempt from the Proposition 218 procedures and requirements pursuant to California Constitution Article XIIID, Section 5, subdivision (a); and WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to initiate proceedings to provide for the annual levy of assessments for scal year 2026-27 to provide for the annual costs for maintenance of improvements, de ned as existing street lighting, median landscaping, and street trees within the district; and

WHEREAS, a preliminary engineer’s report (Attachment A) has been prepared and is presented to the City Council, as required by law, and the City Council desires to continue with the proceedings for the annual levy; and WHEREAS, the improvements to be maintained shall consist of all originally designated and authorized improvements, as well as certain new and additional improvements; and WHEREAS, the City Council has carefully examined and reviewed the engineer’s report as presented, and is satis ed with each and all of the items and documents as set forth within it, and is satis ed that the assessments, on a preliminary basis, have been distributed in accordance with the bene ts received from the improvements to be maintained, as set forth in the engineer’s report.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Carlsbad, California, as follows:

1. That the above recitations are true and correct.

2. That the proposed action is not a “project” as de ned by California Environmental Quality Act, or CEQA, Section 21065 and CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(a) and does not require environmental review under CEQA Guidelines Section 15060(c)(2) because the action is limited to approving the preliminary engineer’s report for scal year 2026-27 and setting a public hearing for July 21, 2026, for the annual levy of assessments within Street Lighting and Landscaping District No. 1. The action has no potential to cause either a direct physical change in the environment or a reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment.

3. That the public interest and convenience require, and it is the intention of this legislative body to levy and collect assessments to pay the annual costs and expenses for the maintenance and/or servicing of the improvements for City of Carlsbad Street Lighting and Landscaping District No. 1, with the improvements generally described as follows: the maintenance of certain street lighting improvements, street trees, and median landscaping improvements, as set forth and described in the engineer’s report (Attachment A). The proposed new improvements to be maintained and serviced caused generally by new development within the district are described as follows: the maintenance of certain additional street lighting improvements and additional landscaping improvements, including replacement of street trees and median landscaping improvements, all as set forth and described in the engineer’s report.

4. That the improvements are of direct bene t to the properties within the boundaries of the district, which the legislative body previously declared to be the area bene ted by the improvements, as identi ed and referenced in the boundary map previously approved by the City Council, a copy of which is on le in the o ce of the City Clerk and open for public inspection, and which is designated by the name of the district.

5. That the improvements are referred to in the Harris & Associates preliminary engineer’s report, and Harris & Associates is directed to complete and le the engineer’s report generally containing the following:

A. Plans and speci cations describing the general nature, location and extent of the improvements within the district;

B. A diagram for the district, showing the area and properties proposed to be assessed;

C. An estimate of the cost of the maintenance and/or servicing of the improvements for the district for the scal year commencing July 1, 2026, and ending June 30, 2027; and

D. An assessment of the estimated costs of the maintenance and/or servicing, assessing the net amount upon all assessable lots and/or parcels within the district in proportion to the bene ts received.

6. That the engineer’s report, as presented, is approved on a preliminary basis, and is ordered to be led in the o ce of the City Clerk as a permanent record and to remain open to public inspection. Reference is made to the engineer’s report for a full and detailed description of the improvements to be maintained, the boundaries of the district and any zones within it, and the proposed assessments upon assessable lots and parcels of land within the district. All Street Lighting Improvement Zone, Street Tree Improvement Zone, and Median Landscaping Improvement Zone assessments are to remain the same as the previous year, and all new assessments added to the tax roll will be calculated at the same unit rates as the previous year.

7. That notice is hereby given that a public hearing is scheduled for 5 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter can be heard, at the City Council Chambers located at 1200 Carlsbad Village Drive in Carlsbad, California, on the following date: Tuesday, July 21, 2026

At that time this legislative body will hear protests or objections in reference to the annual levy of assessments and to any other matters contained in this resolution. Any persons who wish to object to the proceedings or the annual levy should le a written protest with the City Clerk prior to the time set for the public hearing. If there is a majority protest against the levy of an annual assessment that is increased from any previous year, the proposed increase in the assessment shall be abandoned. A majority protest exists if, upon the conclusion of the hearing, written protests led and not withdrawn, represent property owners owning more than 50% of the assessable area of land within the district.

8. That the City Clerk is authorized and directed to give notice as required by law by causing a copy of this resolution to be published in a newspaper of general circulation within the City of Carlsbad not less than 10 days prior to the date set for the public hearing.

9. That for any and all information relating to these proceedings, including information relating to protest procedure, your attention is directed to the persons designated below:

CITY OF CARLSBAD, CITY CLERK, 1200 CARLSBAD VILLAGE DRIVE, CARLSBAD, CA 92008; and ANNA TAN-GATUE, PROJECT MANAGER, HARRIS & ASSOCIATES

TELEPHONE: (800) 827-4901 EXT. 2344

Owners of property within the district may mail written protests to the following address:

CITY OF CARLSBAD, CITY CLERK, 1200 CARLSBAD VILLAGE DRIVE, CARLSBAD, CA 92008

PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Carlsbad on the 9th day of June, 2026, by the following vote, to wit:

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

NAYS: None.

ABSTAIN: None.

ABSENT: None.

Publish Date: July 10, 2026

City of Carlsbad | City Council

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 within fty (50) Working Days after the date of

commencement speci ed in the Notice to Proceed. Liquidated damages shall be $1,500/day.

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. https://www.sanmarcosca.gov /Home OR https://www.planetbids.com/ portal/portal.cfm?CompanyI D=39481

NO BID SETS WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE.

CONTRACTORS LICENSE

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

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CITY OF SAN MARCOS REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (DS RFP 26-01) DISCOVERY LAKE PLAN AND REMEDIATION CONSULTING SERVICES

The Contractor shall possess at the time the contract is awarded, a California Contractors license classi cation A.

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PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of San Marcos, hereinafter referred to as Agency or City, invites proposals for the above stated Project and will be available online via PlanetBids. Proposals are due up to the hour of 3:00 P.M. (PST) on Friday, July 24, 2026. WORK DESCRIPTION The work consists of providing remediation consulting services for Discovery Lake in San Marcos. Please visit PlanetBids for a detailed Scope of Work. LOCATION OF WORK City of San Marcos, California. TERM Maximum of twelve (12) months. AVAILABILITY OF DOCUMENTS

The City uses PlanetBids to post and receive bids/proposals. Only vendors that are registered

Battle for Ponto reaches crossroads

After nearly 40 years, one of Carlsbad’s last undeveloped coastal sites faces a defining moment

By Jordan P. Ingram

For years, motorists driving south on Coast Highway through the Ponto neighborhood have passed a quiet stretch of vacant land between the beach and Interstate 5 without giving it much thought.

Behind the scenes, it’s been loggerheads.

On paper, the proposal is straightforward: 120 rental townhomes, commercial space and hundreds of parking spaces on an 11-acre lot near Ponto Beach.

But to thousands of residents who have spent years fighting for a coastal park, the project is more than just another proposal for a vacant property. They see it as one of the last opportunities to address South Carlsbad’s lack of recreation space near the beach.

Now, as the California Coastal Commission prepares to consider changes that could clear the way for the development, the decades-old battle over the future of the city’s southern coastline is reaching a pivotal moment.

For Lance Schulte, a former Carlsbad city planner and member of People for Ponto, the parcel represents one of the most consequential pieces of undeveloped land left on the Southern California coast. For developers, it represents an opportunity to build coastal property in one of the region’s most desirable locations.

And after nearly four decades of planning studies, zoning changes, devel-

opment proposals and citizen activism, residents say the city is approaching a crossroads, where decisions made today could impact its residents for generations.

“This is a decision that will reshape Carlsbad’s coastline forever,” Schulte told The Coast News. “Once it’s gone, it’s gone.”

Original vision

The battle centers on an 11.1-acre property, known as Planning Area F, a site designated “non-residential reserve” since the 1990s near the intersection of Ponto Drive and Avenida Encinas, between Coast Highway and Interstate 5, and just south of South Ponto Beach. The vacant site sits in the middle of a roughly six-mile stretch of coastline without a coastal park.

Today, the parcel is owned by a company associated with developer H.G. Fenton, which has proposed redeveloping the site through amendments to the city’s master plan and Local Coastal Program. The proposal, PI Townhomes, is a mixed-use residential project featuring 120 rental townhomes, about 6,340 square feet of commercial space, and more than 340 parking spaces.

City officials say the proposed land uses are not new. According to the city, Planning Area F was designated as “unplanned” when the Poinsettia Shores Master Plan was adopted in 1993, meaning development could not occur until additional study and approvals were completed.

During the city’s 2015 General Plan update, the area east of Ponto Drive was designated for residential uses of 19 to 23 units per acre, while the western portion was designated for general commercial uses. Those land-use changes were approved by the City Council and, later, by the California Coastal Commission in 2016, although related amendments to the Poinsettia Shores Master Plan remain under state review.

Between these areas, the fate of the prosaically named Planning Area F remains undetermined.

But advocates with People for Ponto argue that plans for the property date much further back than the current development proposal. The group says Planning Area F was intended to remain available for potential coastal recreation uses and represents the last realistic opportunity to create a coastal park in South Carlsbad.

Over the last decade, the grassroots group has filed more than 80 public records requests and collected thousands of planning documents dating back to the 1980s, assembling what Schulte describes as a “paper trail” showing how land once planned for a 12.8-acre coastal recreation site, along with significant amounts of usable open space, gradually shifted toward residential and commercial development.

According to Schulte, more than 8,000 residents and visitors have signed petitions to support a park at Ponto. What began as a neighborhood campaign has evolved into one of the most persistent citizen-led planning efforts in Carlsbad’s recent history.

The group’s central argument is not simply that South Carlsbad needs a park. Rather, it contends that decades of city planning decisions gradually reduced the recreation and open-space opportunities

originally envisioned for the area, leaving the southern part of the city without amenities enjoyed elsewhere in Carlsbad.

Missing park

People for Ponto points to what it describes as a stark geographic imbalance: North Carlsbad contains 10 coastal parks west of Interstate 5 totaling roughly 37 acres, while South Carlsbad — home to a majority of the city’s residents — has no coastal park, despite decades of residential growth.

The Trust for Public Land reached a similar conclusion. In letters supporting the so-called “Ponto Park” concept, the nonprofit organization’s data noted that Carlsbad ranks last among 29 coastal cities from Santa Barbara to Imperial Beach in providing residents access to parks within a 10-minute walk, a standard increasingly used by planners nationwide to measure accessibility.

“What we’re talking about is quality of life,” Schulte said. “As the city grows, parks become more important, not less important.”

Schulte also points to disparities between Carlsbad and neighboring coastal cities. According to data compiled by People for Ponto, Encinitas and Oceanside each provide or require roughly five acres of parkland per 1,000 residents, compared with Carlsbad’s standard of three acres per 1,000 residents. The group also notes that those cities place greater emphasis

on locating parks within a 10-minute walk of neighborhoods.

City officials dispute the notion that South Carlsbad is underserved by parks. In a written response to The Coast News, staff said city planners measure park obligations by quadrant rather than by neighborhood. The Growth Management Monitoring (GMM) report found all four quadrants currently exceed the city’s standard of three acres of community park or special-use parkland per 1,000 residents.

The GMM report also credits the planned 93.7acre Veterans Memorial Park, which broke ground earlier this week, as a citywide facility, allocating a portion of its acreage to each quadrant to satisfy future park needs. City officials noted that openspace requirements vary by planning zone and that the standards cited by People for Ponto do not apply uniformly throughout the city.

Councilwoman Teresa Acosta, while declining to comment on Planning Area F or the proposed development, which is expected to come before the City Council, said she appreciates hearing from residents advocating for more park space in the Ponto area.

“Community engagement is very important to me, and I appreciate the outreach I have received from neighbors who want a park in the Ponto area,” Acosta said in a statement to The Coast News. “Parks

are a key element of our quality of life here in Carlsbad, and I am supportive of adding new parks if feasible.”

Acosta noted that Carlsbad has 14 community parks and 28 special-use areas, including neighborhood parks and recreational facilities, with additional projects underway, including Veterans Park and Robertson Ranch Park. She also pointed to ongoing City Council discussions about creating a beachfront coastal park extending through the Ponto area if South Carlsbad Boulevard is realigned farther inland.

“I continue to be very supportive of parks, trails and green spaces throughout Carlsbad,” Acosta said.

So, what exactly does People for Ponto want?

The group envisions, at minimum, a six-acre community park in South Carlsbad with large, flat grassy areas where families can gather, children can play, and residents and visitors can enjoy the coast. Additional land should be reserved for coastal recreation and adaptation to sea-level rise, including the potential future relocation of campground facilities now in the crosshairs of coastal erosion.

This is based on maintaining a ratio of three acres of parkland per 1,000 residents in the city’s southwest quadrant, where parkland has failed to keep pace with population growth since 2012. The group also sees the site as an opportunity to restore what it describes as decades of failed open-space commitments in South Carlsbad and create a lasting public amenity on one of the last undeveloped coastal properties in the city.

The property’s owner and developer, Fenton, sees things differently.

Before selling the property to Fenton, former landowner LSF5 Carlsbad Holdings, an apparent subsidiary of Hudson Advisors, repeatedly warned through its attorneys that downzoning the site or pursuing eminent domain for a park could expose Carlsbad to litigation.

Translation from legal planning jargon? No municipal park.

In letters to the City Council in 2021, attorney Michele Staples, representing LSF5 Carlsbad Holdings, repeatedly stated that residents had falsely portrayed the property owner as willing to sell the land and that the site was not for sale.

Staples claimed the site’s fair market value exceeded $40 million, citing previous purchase offers — despite the county’s assessed value of $15 million — and maintained that city planning documents supported residential and commercial development.

“...Any other direction exposes the City to significant legal liability and damages, and impairs housing opportunities … contrary to state and local housing laws and environmental justice considerations,” Staples

wrote. As previously reported by The Coast News in 2021, Schulte provided emails that told a different story, revealing conversations between People for Ponto member Michelle Sebahar and Jon Barkan, senior vice president at Hudson Advisors, about a possible purchase of the site, undermining Staples’ characterization that the landowner was not interested in selling the land.

And then, in September 2022, LSF5 Carlsbad Holdings sold the 11.1-acre site to Fenton for less than $8 million. Fenton subsequently submitted plans for PI Townhomes, or Ponto Mixed Use, which remains under city review.

The PI Townhomes project cannot proceed until the California Coastal Commission approves amendments to the Poinsettia Shores Master Plan and the city’s Local Coastal Program. If approved, the proposal is expected to go before the Carlsbad City Council early next year.

Paper trail

The modern fight over Ponto kicked into gear in 2017.

That year, residents obtained city GIS data through the city’s settlement of a lawsuit by North County Advocates that allowed them to analyze open-space allocations in Local Facility Management Plan Zone 9, the larger planning area that includes the Ponto site.

According to documents assembled by People for Ponto and provided to The Coast News, the analysis showed approximately 30 acres of mandatory usable open space were never provided as part of development in Zone 9.

When Carlsbad voters approved growth-management standards in the 1980s, they established requirements intended to ensure development occurred alongside adequate parks, open space and public facilities. Park advocates contend that those standards were never fully met in the Ponto area.

For years, Ponto developers were exempted from the city’s 15% usable openspace requirements that applied elsewhere in the city, as confirmed by the city’s own data, maps and court testimony obtained through public records requests.

The consequence after years of what Schulte calls “improper” exemptions?

The Ponto neighborhood is developed at a density about 40% higher than the rest of Carlsbad, which he argues is the primary reason the area lacks a coastal park.

“Being able to see for the first time the missing (usable) open space was one of the key awakenings that started People for Ponto,” Schulte wrote to city officials.

The city maintains that Ponto’s open-space obligations were already fulfilled through habitat preservation, recreation areas and land set aside for the restoration of Batiquitos Lagoon, leading city leaders in the 1980s to conclude that addi-

tional parkland was unnecessary.

But some residents have never accepted the city’s conclusion. Over the years, the disagreement evolved into an organized campaign, the formation of People for Ponto and a sustained push for the city and Coastal Commission to reconsider Planning Area F.

The group has continued to work with several Ponto landowners and the city to communicate the mutual benefits of a land swap, seeking a fair trade for the city’s surplus land and buildings, which it has been trying to sell.

Specifically, People for Ponto asked the City Council to buy Planning Area

Village Vision Plan, concluding the city had failed to adequately consider “coastal recreational (i.e. public park)” and visitor-serving uses at Planning Area F.

The Coastal Commission found the city needed to consider public recreation or lower-cost visitor accommodations for the site before allowing other types of development. The commission raised similar concerns again in 2016 and 2017.

Today, the fate of a “Ponto Park” is on the California Coastal Commission’s docket for its Oct. 7-9 meeting in Oceanside.

The Coastal Commission will consider Carlsbad’s proposed amendments to its coastal plan, which,

Boulevard (historic Coast Highway 101) farther inland while allowing development to continue around it.

The result, in Schulte’s view, has been decades of road realignment planning with little action, as opportunities for parks and open space gradually shrink.

City records show millions of dollars have been spent examining road realignment concepts dating back to the early 1980s.

The concept, which the city cites as a means of creating new public space along the shoreline, was originally conceived in state planning documents decades earlier when the roadway was under Caltrans control.

But Schulte argues re-

The time to honestly and openly disclose these facts and collaboratively work with citizens is now, before the city and Coastal Commission make irreversible land-use decisions that will forever impact future generation.”

Lance Schulte

People for Ponto

Feasibility Report) — the full version is not readily accessible on the city’s website for unknown reasons — concluded that the realignment was infeasible unless “surplus areas” created by the relocation were sold or leased to developers.

Schulte argues that the city’s pursuit of realignment has overshadowed a less expensive alternative: acquiring coastal land for a park, which he says would cost substantially less than creating recreation space after a complex and costly roadway relocation project.

Complicating matters is the city’s 2017 Sea Level Rise Vulnerability Assessment, which projects the potential loss of roughly 32 acres of coastal open space, recreation areas and campgrounds at South Carlsbad State Beach due to erosion and rising seas.

More recent federal research suggests the impacts could be even greater. According to a 2023 U.S. Geological Survey analysis, between 24% and 75% of California’s beaches could be completely eroded by 2100.

People for Ponto argues that those projections should fundamentally change how the city evaluates Planning Area F, which it believes is one of the few remaining undeveloped coastal properties large enough to help offset future losses of recreation space due to sea-level rise.

The group also notes that the city has never fully integrated the sea-level rise findings into its 2015 General Plan, parks planning or the new proposed Local Coastal Program.

“The Coastal Act prioritizes recreation and visitor access,” Schulte said. “If we know we’re going to lose coastal recreation land in the future, we should be planning now for how to replace it.”

Pivotal decision

F for $15 million, but the council, by a single vote, rejected looking into the opportunity, Schulte said. The group also worked with the Trust for Public Land to secure roughly $30 million to purchase 15 acres in planning areas G and H, but the landowner pulled out.

“A building or land swap with the Ponto landowners is an all-win solution, if the council would only lead this opportunity,” Schulte said at the time.

City officials said they have not received a landswap proposal from a willing property owner and therefore have no proposal to consider. While no formal proposal has been submitted, Schulte said People for Ponto spent months encouraging council members and the developer to explore a land swap option. Those conversations, he said, never materialized.

In 2010, the people for Ponto got a win. The California Coastal Commission rejected Carlsbad’s proposed Ponto Beachfront

if approved, would allow Planning Area F to be developed for residential and commercial uses, replacing its current “unplanned” designation.

The city argues that the pending amendment would not create new land uses but instead align the Poinsettia Shores Master Plan with residential and commercial designations already adopted and approved by the City Council.

Schulte and other advocates say that the city’s latest proposal is virtually identical to the earlier Ponto Vision Plan, rejected by the same state agency 16 years earlier, and still fails to address the commission’s earlier directives to consider public recreation and lower-cost visitor accommodations at Planning Area F.

Shifting coast

Lingering over the debate is a colossal city project that may never happen. For 40 years, city planners have discussed moving portions of South Carlsbad

alignment has become a perpetual future promise — one that city leaders invoke when discussing land-use changes at Ponto while the work itself remains unfunded and unbuilt.

“It’s a mythical Trojan horse,” Schulte said.

And yet, the city continues to study the idea. The city’s current capital improvement program proposes spending an additional $10 million on future roadway relocation studies.

According to internal emails, city staff estimated in 2023 that relocating roughly three miles of South Carlsbad Boulevard between Palomar Airport Road and La Costa Avenue could cost $280 million (a figure the city has confirmed with The Coast News). That figure is almost certainly higher today.

The millions spent on relocation studies and the ballooning costs of achieving such a feat have long cast doubt on the project’s financial viability. A 2001 report by ERA (Phase 2 Financial

The decades-long debate over Ponto has spanned multiple City Councils, development proposals, Coastal Commission reviews and organized citizen activism. What remains unresolved is whether Planning Area F represents a missed opportunity or one of the last realistic chances to create a Ponto neighborhood park.

“The time to honestly and openly disclose these facts and collaboratively work with citizens is needed now,” Schulte wrote in his September letter to the Coastal Commission. “Before the city and Coastal Commission make irreversible land-use decisions that will forever impact future generations.”

Schulte and others encourage South Carlsbad residents passionate about a park in the Ponto neighborhood to speak up at Carlsbad City Council meetings, write to their city and state representatives, and attend the Coastal Commission meeting to voice their support for a Ponto park.

People for Ponto’s website (peopleforponto.com) includes a form to comment to the city and Coastal Commission.

Palomar, UCSD finalize health care partnership

By Samantha Nelson ESCONDIDO — Palo-

mar Health and UC San Diego Health have finalized an agreement to form a joint powers authority, creating a new health system called Palomar UC San Diego Health.

The new health system will serve nearly 1 million people across the health care district’s 800 square miles, making it the state’s largest by geographic area.

According to the health care district, the partnership combines the strengths of Palomar Health’s community-based health care system with UC San Diego Health’s academic medical system.

“The new joint powers authority with UC San Diego Health marks a defining moment for health care in North San Diego County,” said Diane Hansen, chief executive officer of the JPA and formerly of Palomar Health, in a recent announcement. “This new health system allows us to preserve and bolster local care while expanding access to expertise, innovation and new services that will benefit our communities for decades to come.”

The Palomar Health Board of Directors first approved the JPA’s creation last October.

At the time, leaders emphasized that the JPA was not a merger or takeover by UC San Diego Health. Instead, it allows the two pub-

cardiovascular and other complex clinical services,” said Patty Maysent, chief executive officer of UC San Diego Health, in a recent announcement.

As part of the new health system, Palomar’s cancer teams will collaborate with specialists from Moores Cancer Center at UC San Diego Health — the region’s only National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center — to develop new services. Patients can expect additional details later this summer.

negotiations ended in 2024 after the two sides reached an impasse over the terms of an agreement. The district later reopened its search, again receiving proposals from UC San Diego Health and Sharp, ultimately selecting Sharp.

SDG&E: More customers utilize rooftop solar

SDG&E’s customer generation manager, told the California Assembly’s Utilities and Energy Committee in June that pending legislation could reduce transparency on the power grid and create safety risks for utility workers, according to Voice of San Diego.

lic health agencies to jointly operate hospitals and clinics while sharing governance to improve community care.

Under the agreement, Palomar Health will contribute 50% of the district’s assets to the JPA and establish a $50 million line of credit.

The JPA’s governing board will consist of six members — three appointed by Palomar Health and three by UC San Diego Health. The board will oversee operations at the Escondido and Poway campuses, as well as other district resources.

Palomar UC San Diego Health Authority and UC San Diego Health will remain separate health systems, each with its own licenses and independent medical staff.

As part of the JPA, new health services are expect-

ed to come online soon. Existing patients will continue receiving care from the same physicians and care teams, and information about new services will be posted on the Palomar UC San Diego Health website.

Among the new system’s first priorities is developing the two unfinished floors at the top of the Escondido campus, which have remained largely unused since the new hospital opened in 2012. The exception came during the COVID-19 pandemic, when the floors were converted into a Federal Medical Station with more than 200 beds to help relieve hospital overcrowding.

“This investment will significantly expand the depth and breadth of specialized care available in North San Diego County, including advanced cancer,

The JPA officially took effect July 1, the same day Sharp HealthCare officially assumed operations of Tri-City Medical Center in Oceanside.

In June, 92% of voters in the Tri-City Healthcare District approved Measure H, allowing the hospital to join the Sharp HealthCare system and rename its Oceanside campus Sharp Tri-City Medical Center.

Under the partnership, Sharp will enter into a longterm lease for the hospital, assume all of Tri-City’s assets and liabilities, invest at least $100 million in facility upgrades and strategic improvements, and implement the Epic electronic health record system.

Sharp also committed to maintaining 175 hospital beds in compliance with seismic safety standards.

Tri-City had previously explored a partnership with UC San Diego Health before

More than 350,000 residential customers of San Diego Gas & Electric now generate their own electricity through rooftop solar, representing nearly one-quarter of the utility’s residential customer base, the company announced Tuesday.

“The energy system is changing because our customers are leading that change,” SDG&E President Scott Crider said. “Our responsibility is to help the grid evolve with them. That means building a system that can safely integrate customer-generated energy while continuing to deliver the reliability our customers expect. The progress we are making on solar adoption and interconnections is an important part of enabling that future.”

The announcement comes as SDG&E, a subsidiary of Sempra, has raised concerns about the safety of plug-in solar systems.

Sherise Blackwood,

The legislation, Senate Bill 868 by Sen. Scott Wiener, D-San Francisco, would streamline approvals for plug-in solar systems. Current rules require residential customers seeking to install the systems to go through the same approval process as much larger solar facilities, such as power plants.

“The cost of electricity has risen to absurd levels, and plug-in solar is an easy way families can lower costs,” Wiener said. “These units are small and mobile enough that millions of Californians can use them to save on affordable clean energy where rooftop systems aren’t appropriate.”

The bill has passed the state Senate and is pending in the Assembly. SDG&E said the growing number of residential solar customers is changing how the electric grid operates.

Customers interested in installing rooftop solar can find information about program options, interconnection requirements and other resources on the utility’s website.

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mobile homes elsewhere can be nearly impossible, city staff said.

occupying resident, need not be 55 or older.

Commissioners expressed strong support for the overlay and noted that residents move to senior mobile home parks with the expectation that they will remain senior-only.

Trying to move their

“This is a very important thing that we are doing here,” said Commission Chair Lionel Saulsberry.

Commissioner Steven Kildoo commended senior park residents for mobilizing in support of this effort.

“I have watched the mobile home community be

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the major political voice in this town,” said Kildoo. “I’m grateful that they’re there in our community.”

Mosher and other members of the San Marcos Mobilehome Residents Association have led the effort to advance this ordinance, consulting with the Golden State Manufactured Home-Owners League and city leaders.

Mosher said he was glad to see the city support local seniors by protecting their housing.

“It was important that we seniors showed up in masse, and they did,” he said. “They voiced their happiness with their applause.”

Why should you listen your customers water spot

Ichris ahrens ask mr. marketing rob weinberg

Iwas walking through

one of those discount department stores when I noticed that William Finnegan’s book, “Barbarian Days,” was on sale. A crowd had gathered to grab copies of the masterpiece while I drowned in Finnegan’s wake and jogged off in another direction.

The reality of retail Odd Files

I was not there to shop but to report for work, which, for a few days, consisted of offering snacks to strangers.

It started after three days of being slumped on the living room couch in my pajamas, chips and dip at the ready, channel changer in hand, and alternating between Dobbie Gillis reruns and The Price is Right. Noting that I was looking pathetic even by my own unemployed standards, my usually patient wife, Tracy, had had enough.

“You need to do something, anything,” she snapped. “What, like get a job?” I countered. “Yes, that would be nice.”

Believing that nobody would want to hire a freelance writer of surf stories, I applied to the aforementioned department store, and, to my surprise, was called in for an interview. A week later, I was there, company hat, hair net, beard net and apron on, reporting for duty.

The job of handing out candy to strangers might appear easy, but a lot of prep work is required. Hands are washed for 20 seconds with soap in warm water, disposable gloves are put on, the cart is checked to ensure all necessary items are on board and the cart is rolled out to the display site.

Once signs are secured to the cart, barking begins in order to entice customers to try free samples of organic lemonade, Dubai chocolate ice cream, grilled cheese sandwiches, strawberry shortcake, various types of ice cream or assorted bits of candy, which, because of my belief in the evils of high sugar foods, caused me great conflict.

I was especially troubled when plump adolescents or toothless adults approached and took me off on my offer. That, and being reprimanded for being late by someone barely older than my oldest grandson made the job increasingly uncomfortable.

As I approached the conclusion of week one, I noted an increase in book sales corresponding with TURN TO WATERSPOT ON 25

n late 1985, I wrote to Ben Cohen, president of Ben & Jerry’s, complaining about their Pralines & Cream ice cream. I’d had bad luck with four pints, including one that tasted like soap. Trying to keep the tone light, I joked that at least I knew their kitchens were clean.

Three weeks later, I received a letter asking if I was cursed and promising they’d clean up their act (no pun intended). The package they sent me included a B&J T-shirt, a refund check for four pints and a coupon for some free ice cream.

I’m still a loyal Ben & Jerry’s customer! Meanwhile, last month’s poker game demanded snacks for the guys, so I grabbed a bag of Late July Sea Salt & Lime Organic Tortilla Chips at Costco.

I love that combination of flavors, and though I was

off on the stretcher.”

unfamiliar with this particular brand, I figured I’d give it a shot, using my friends as guinea pigs.

Alas, the results were disappointing. The chips lacked flavor, as if someone had waved a lime over the bag rather than mixing it in.

History teaches us that most consumers write off bad experiences and never buy an offending product again. However, I chose to complain to Late July Snacks. They responded via email within 48 hours, apologizing profusely and promising they’d do better next time.

Then today’s mail brought another apology and a $6 check to compensate me for any inconvenience.

Here’s the thing: Whatever business you’re in, you’ve probably got customers who are unhappy for one reason or another. Given the overwhelming number of people who will neither complain nor buy from you again, it makes a lot of sense to coddle those who take the time and effort to tell you how you’re screwing up.

After all, the internet has made it infinitely easier to work with your com-

petition, even when they’re thousands of miles away. So, I’d encourage you to follow the lead of these two businesses and make nice when someone is unhappy. True, it might cost a few dollars in the short run, but in the long run, it’ll improve your reputation … and your bottom line. Now … I wonder if Costco still has any of those chips so I can try again … With that said, I wish you a week of profitable marketing.

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Toddlers, Man

Gracie, a 3-year-old giraffe who wandered from her enclosure in Texas Hill Country, has returned home safely, the Associated Press reported on June 26. The 1,200-pound giraffe was missing for two weeks before being spotted about four miles south of her home, Cedar Hollow Ranch, in Real County. The area is so remote that parts of it cannot be reached by car, sparking searches conducted by helicopter and drones. Since Gracie was within half a mile of water and surrounded by vegetation, and found on uninhabited private property, her owner had a little time to formulate the best method for bringing her back.

“We didn’t bother her,” owner Vick Jones said. “She’s got water. She looked in really good shape.” The rescue operation took some careful planning that included coordinating with veterinarians to safely sedate the giraffe before moving her to two different trailers to drive her back to the ranch. Jones believes Gracie left from an area of the ranch that didn’t have a gate. The other giraffes at the ranch had never wandered over there, and there was no gate because installing one would have meant jackhammering through rock to put it up. After Grace’s great escape, though, Jones has plans to build a fence. [AP, 6/26/26]

Water Baby

On Saturday, June 27, a woman went into labor at the Wet ‘N Wild Emerald Pointe Waterpark in Greensboro, North Carolina, People reported. According to one witness, the delivery happened in the women’s bathroom.

“Just casually leaving Wet ‘N Wild today and they start bringing a lady out of the bathroom with a baby,” he said on social media. “They delivered her baby in the bathroom. The whole park clapped and she rolled

A spokesperson for the Guilford County Emergency Medical Services said that both mother and baby are doing well. “Our Paramedics, advanced EMTs and EMTs are always ready to meet patients where they are, and sometimes that includes a water park on a hot summer day. Emergencies do not wait for ideal circumstances, and neither do we,” Scott Muthersbaugh, the public information officer for Guilford County Emergency Services, said. [People, 6/29/26]

Oops

An unfortunate translation error raised some eyebrows in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. According to UPI, posters meant to reference “public squares” were posted in both English and France around the Centretown area to promote the city’s “Uncommon Spaces” initiative. However, the French version of the signs -- “Placettes Pubiques” -was missing a key letter in the second word, making it read as “pubic squares” instead.

The signs were taken down, but not before making the rounds on social media. “This was an unintentional translation error that made its way into production,”

Sabrina Lemay, executive director of the Centretown Business Improvement Area, said. “As soon as we became aware of it, we took steps to have it corrected.” City officials were not involved in the mistake, and city councilor Stephanie Plante expressed frustration over the ordeal. “We want to attract Francophones. We want people from Gatineau to come here and participate in our events,” she said. “I think they’ll think we’re taking this a bit lightly when we make mistakes like ‘publiques’ without the ‘l.’” [UPI, 6/29/26]

Roast Beef?

Former Arby’s manager Amanda Hendricks, 38, of Broken Bow, Oklahoma, has been charged with poisoning food/medicine with intent to injure after spitting into a customer’s sandwich, causing the customer to contract herpes.

On June 22, The Smoking Gun reported that Jennica Church, 38, contracted oral herpes, with symptoms

such as cold sores and painful lesions, after consuming one of her 4-for-$10 roast beef sandwiches.

The remaining three were shared with family members, who did not get sick. When Church’s daughter heard rumors of Hendricks bragging that she had spit in Church’s food, Church contacted police, who served a warrant to Arby’s for their surveillance tapes. In the affidavit, Officer Zane Mann described the video: “Amanda has the meat in her hands and lifts it to neck level and leans her head down and you can see the saliva leave her mouth and go into the sandwich.”

When he contacted Hendricks about coming to the station for an interview, she told him she couldn’t get there due to lack of transportation, but she confessed anyway. “While speaking with Amanda, she made the utterance that I have the footage, and she was not going to waste my time,” Mann said. “Yes, she did it.” Church has filed a lawsuit against Hendricks and Arby’s. [The Smoking Gun, 6/22/26]

Smooth Criminal

On June 24, Nadi Jabari, 46, was arrested in Hillsborough County, Florida, after he tried to impersonate law enforcement and conduct a traffic stop, complete with the familiar red and blue flashing lights, WKRN reported.

Unluckily for him, the car he pulled over was an undercover vehicle that belonged to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office. The detectives quickly turned the tables and conducted a traffic stop of their own on

Jabari. Their search of his black Chevrolet Suburban yielded an illegal emergency light installation, an emergency light bar and a firearm. Jabari has been charged with false impersonation, unlawful use of blue light and possession of a firearm.

“When someone falsely presents themselves as law enforcement, they threaten the trust that exists between deputies and the community we serve,” Sheriff Chad Chronister said. “This individual’s actions were dangerous, deliberate and illegal. We will aggressively pursue anyone who attempts to impersonate a deputy and use that deception to intimidate or endanger others.”

[WKRN, 6/28/26]

Na Na Na Batman

An anonymous vigilante in Lagos de Moreno in Mexico’s Jalisco state has been duct-taping alleged thieves to lamp posts, The Independent reported on June 29. The first victim was found on June 13. Since then, police have discovered four more individuals bound and taped. Some showed visible signs of battery.

Others had mustaches, cat whiskers and the word “thief” drawn on their faces. Pink signs above the victims indicated the alleged thieves had been punished for stealing motorcycles. Police are investigating the alleged crimes as they search for the person responsible for tying the men up.

Mexican journalist Luis Cardenas has dubbed the perpetrator the “Batman of Lagos de Moreno.” [The Independent, 6/29/26]

The World Around Us

SHELTER

system.

“We're grateful for the dedication of our staff, volunteers and partners,” Sarvis said. “This assessment shows the strong foundation we already have and helps us focus on thoughtful improvements that benefit both animals and the community.”

In January, the county fired former Assistant Director Rachael Borrelli, who had been on leave since September following reports of a profanity-laced voicemail in which she called for increased euthanasia of dogs in the department's care.

According to KPBS, Borrelli said in the voicemail that shelters were overcrowded because they kept dogs unlikely to be adopted and advocated euthanizing some animals.

Following her dismissal, then-Director Vaughn Maurice resigned, and Sarvis assumed leadership of the department.

Borrelli later filed a lawsuit against the county alleging sexual harassment, defamation and whistleblower retaliation.

The lawsuit alleges that a shelter employee spread false rumors that Borrelli had been hired after a sexual relationship with former interim Director Steve Lujan.

Before filing the lawsuit, Borrelli submitted a claim against the county in January seeking $8.5 million in damages for alleged loss of reputation and earnings, according to KPBS.

Solana Beach celebrates four decades of cityhood

By Leo Place SOLANA BEACH —

On July 1, 1986, five people who would become the first City Council members in Solana Beach were sworn in to office at the bluff overlooking Fletcher Cove, marking the beginning of the coastal community’s official cityhood.

Forty years later, the city has gone through innumerable changes and extensive growth, but the same sense of local pride still runs deep.

On Wednesday, the City Council recognized the ruby anniversary with a proclamation honoring the city’s 40 years of history and honoring former city council members who helped to shape the city into what it is today.

“This is a very special evening. Today marks a significant milestone in the history of our city,” said Mayor Lesa Heebner. “There are 24 of us who have been serving this community over these 40 years.”

The city also kicked off a series of celebrations that will continue throughout the 40th year, starting on Thursday with a special edition of Concerts at the Cove, held down at Fletcher Cove Beach.

Hundreds of locals set up on the beach for the onenight-only seaside concert, dancing to 80s hits performed by BetaMaxx and Atomic Groove and enjoying hot dogs and cupcakes

provided by the Solana Beach Parks and Recreation Department.

Forty years down

A major driver of the city’s independence was gaining control from San Diego County, which had supported massive commercial development in the area of the San Elijo Lagoon along Coast Highway 101.

After three failed campaigns, the city incorporation proposal, known as Proposition N, went on the ballot in 1986 and was approved by nearly 65% of voters.

Former Mayor Joe Kellejian, who first joined the City Council in 1996, recalled serving on the Solana Beach town council prior to incorporation. He was also part of an eight-person

committee known as CITI, or Citizens Intending To Incorporate, which helped to place Proposition N before voters.

“We collected enough signatures to put the Solana Beach cityhood issue on the ballot, and thank goodness, we won,” Kellejian said.

This led to the creation of the city’s first elected City Council, comprising the first mayor, Margaret Schlesinger, and council members Jack Moore, Richard Hendlin, Marion Dodson and Celine Olson.

The council was supposed to be sworn in on the evening of July 1 but pivoted to a sunrise ceremony after learning the county was seeking to rush through a large number of building permits in the area.

“To prevent the county from having one more day

of being able to make land use decisions, we changed things at the end, and the first act we did was to put a 45-day moratorium on any building permits that were pending in front of the county,” recalled Hendlin.

Also crucial to the growth of the young city was the first group of city staff, including the first city manager, engineers, planning directors, lifeguards and more, Hendlin said.

“All these people helped create the structure of a whole new city, and it was really an exhilarating experience,” Hendlin said. “I am very grateful to all of you for continuing that blueprint that we started then, and I hope we are able to continue it 40 years down and forever to go.”

Current and former leaders also recalled other key milestones in the city’s history, including the arrival of the Santa Fe train station in 1995 and “the big dig” — the massive undergrounding of the North County Transit District train tracks beneath Lomas Santa Fe Drive — in 1996.

Another major accomplishment benefiting residents was securing a permanent home for the Solana Beach Library at Earl Warren Middle School in 2001, where it continues to operate under a joint-use agreement.

A focus on environmentalism and maintaining the area’s natural beau-

ty has been a foundational part of Solana Beach’s recent history.

Various residents and organizations fought off threats of proposed hotel developments along the city’s northern border with Cardiff, near the San Elijo Lagoon, over the years. In 2011, the land was sold to the San Elijo Lagoon Conservancy (now Nature Collective), thereby permanently protecting it from development, and it was opened as the Harbaugh Seaside Trails in 2020.

Solana Beach was also the first city in California to ban smoking on public beaches in 2003, and the first city in San Diego County to ban single-use plastic bags in 2012.

The city was a founding member of the community choice energy aggregate Clean Energy Alliance, which now provides clean energy to residents and businesses in multiple North County cities. Outside of its civic advancements, Solana Beach has also been recognized as a cultural hub for music and art.

For decades, the city has hosted Southern California’s largest free music festival, Fiesta del Sol, and has drawn countless iconic artists to play at the Belly Up Tavern in the Cedros Design District since the 1970s.

In another piece of music history, the current

City Hall building was also home to a disco called Club Diego’s, which faced pushback from neighbors and other residents.

Pre-incorporation

While Solana Beach officially became a city four decades ago, much of its history dates back well over 100 years.

The area that now makes up Solana Beach was previously known as Lockwood Mesa, largely agricultural ranches. A key figure in the city’s early expansion was Col. Ed Fletcher, who spearheaded the development of the town on 201 acres of land he purchased from farmer George H. Jones in 1922. Fletcher was instrumental in bringing water to the city and creating crucial beach access by cutting into the bluff and grading down to what is now Fletcher Cove.

Fletcher, alongside his brother-in-law E. C. Batchelder, developed the historic residential area of La Colonia de Eden Gardens, which became home to Mexican laborers working in the citrus groves in Rancho Santa Fe. Those first families who arrived in the 1920s and laid roots in La Colonia continue to be honored today.

The name “Solana Beach” is believed to have been chosen by Batchelder around that time, and it has stuck ever since.

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Coastal beer trail offers new favorites up north

Aroad trip to San Francisco brought the opportunity to visit some new places and try new beers.

I had a couple of “bucket list” venues to check out but set sail with an open mind — and eye — for uncharted beers.

First up was Enegren Brewing Company in Moorpark. I was familiar with Enegren and a big fan of Nighthawk, their black la-

lager were even better on draft. The Edel-Pils perfectly pairs German Noble, Saaz and Tettnanger hops with pilsner malt. It’s light-bod-

a perfectly clean finish.

Additionally, the venue in Moorpark shares a common space called “The Alley” with a restaurant

California requires a stop at Firestone Walker for an Unfiltered Double Barrel Ale. Billed as “the beer that started it all,” Double Barrel Ale is an English-style beer that the brewery has been making since 1996. It’s crafted to honor the cask ales of England and, in its unfiltered form, has subtle notes of tea, oak and malty goodness.

Another brewery on my “must visit” list has been Alvarado Street Brewing. I was ready to try something new, so I started with the sours.

First up was Pink Limo Dads, a pink lemonade imperial sour. The name, derived from an autocorrect error, was the best part of the beer. Good, but not great overall. At 8% ABV, with sweet lemon, raspberry and

medal at the World Beer Cup.

The surprise beer of the visit, however, was the Party Kyle Pub Ale brewed in collaboration with Oceanside’s Kyle Harrop of Horus Aged Ales. Maybe it was all the soccer I was watching, or maybe it was the Double Barrel Ale influence, but I found this beer exceptional.

Crafted using the partigyle brewing method — brewing several beers through the same mash and then blending them to different strengths — this 3.5% ABV English-style pub ale was toasty, malty and biscuity.

Much farther up the coast in Pacifica, I found Rockaway Beach Brewery. Right on Highway 1

er, I stepped into Otherwise Brewing on Grant Avenue to get out of the wind and crowds at the North Beach Festival, a 10-block event in the city’s Little Italy.It was an old-school barroom. No TVs, no blaring music — just bar stools, a few tables and an upstairs loft. Dark, cluttered and beautiful. The ambiance called for a stout, and they had two: Goth Girlfriend and Lovely Day. Goth Girlfriend is a velvety, medium-bodied stout with slight caramel and sweet malt notes. Excellent. Lovely Day was roastier with coffee and chocolate notes. Two excellent sippers in a space with character and full of characters.

The trip’s destination had always been Molloy’s

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to Solana Beach

One Italian review leads to another. Coast News Publisher Chris Kydd joined me to experience Solana Beach’s newest Italian restaurant, Colosseo Cucina Italiana, occupying the former Pizza Nova space.

Chef-owner Roberto Ciacciofera, together with his wife, Giuseppina Marrone, has transformed the former space into a timeless Sicilian-inspired ristorante that feels both elegant and welcoming. Oversized trompe l’oeil murals depicting Rome’s iconic Colosseum and Antonio Canova’s Psyche Revived by Cupid’s Kiss immediately transport guests to Italy, while comfortable booths, a full bar and genuine hospitality encourage guests to linger.

Originally from Sicily, Roberto worked in restaurant kitchens for decades before opening Colosseo in December 2025. His infectious smile, unmistakable Italian accent and occasional bursts of song reveal how much joy he finds in sharing his dream and passion with guests.

That hospitality began moments after we sat down. Roberto welcomed Chris and me with traditional Italian espresso before introducing a refreshing summer Italian Michelada featuring Peroni beer poured over lemon sorbet. Freshly baked focaccia with extra-virgin olive oil and garlic-tomato sauce sets the tone for the meal.

Roberto is equally proud of his thoughtfully curated wine program, featuring primarily Italian selections, as well as the Emperor Pour, a tasting flight that highlights 2-ounce pours of 2016 Salvano Riserva Barolo, 2019 Amarone della Valpolicella Classico and 2019 Cordella Brunello di Montalcino.

Chris and I sampled the Amarone and Brunello, both of which paired beautifully with the rich pomodoro sugo.

Roberto’s kitchen quickly impressed us with a succession of thoughtfully prepared dishes. Eggplant Parmigiana featured thin, caramelized eggplant layered beneath mozzarella, Parmigiano, basil and rich pomodoro sugo. Roman-style fried artichokes delivered delicate nuttiness balanced by herbs, garlic and olive oil.

The standout of the afternoon was the Pappardelle Colosseo. Housemade ribbons of pasta were topped with fork-tender braised short ribs simmered in his nonna’s sugo recipe, the restaurant’s signature

dish.

Equally memorable were green zucchini lasagna layered with herbs and cream sauce, pillowy housemade gnocchi finished with pesto and creamy burrata and a wood-fired Pizza Calabria where spicy soppressata met red onions and spicy honey in perfect harmony.

Our food journey or viaggio gastronomico, captured Roberto’s vision for Colosseo: authentic Italian cuisine, thoughtfully selected wines and heartfelt hospitality. As Roberto likes to say, “My house is your house.”

That welcoming philosophy extends beyond the dining room with private events, catering, Sunday live music on the patio and

monthly cooking classes planned for the near future. After spending an afternoon with him, Chris and I left feeling less like customers and more like guests welcomed into an Italian family home.

More information: colosseosd.com

Summer Luau

The Catamaran Resort Hotel and Spa’s Sunset Luaus have become a Mission Bay summer tradition. Frank and I attended this year’s reimagined production and found that the enhancements elevated the experience compared to previous visits.

More than 450 guests gathered bayside to celebrate Polynesian music, dance and cuisine. Evans

Hotels Media Relations and Community Outreach Manager Robert Arends made a point of greeting media guests at their tables, reflecting the resort’s commitment to hospitality. Pride of Polynesia delivered an energetic performance featuring authentic island music, graceful hula dancers and spectacular fire-knife dancing on the luau’s new stage. Equally impressive was the quality of the food. Traditional kalua pig, slow-roasted underground with banana leaves, anchored an all-you-can-eat buffet complemented by macadamia nut-crusted mahi, Hula Hula chicken, pineapple fried rice, stirfried vegetables, island-inspired salads and fresh rolls. A children’s buffet featured Hawaiian and cheese pizzas, coconut-crusted chicken tenders, fruit salad and seasoned potato wedges.

Dessert provided a sweet island finale with butter mochi, ube coconut cake, chocolate haupia panna cotta, piña colada pie and passion fruit cheesecake.

The Catamaran’s reimagined Sunset Luau delivers an entertaining evening for the whole family. Tickets: catamaran. ticketsauce.com

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Wine Bytes

The Lodge at Torrey Pines’ Artisan Table Signature Wine Dinner returns July 23 at 6 p.m., featuring Napa Valley’s acclaimed Shafer Vineyards. Guests will enjoy a reception followed by a seasonal multicourse dinner on A.R. Valentien’s terrace overlooking

Torrey Pines Golf Course.

The main course pairs a ribeye entrée with Shafer One Point Five 2023 and the iconic Hillside Select 2022, accompanied by insights from a Shafer winery representative. Cost is $492.80, including tax and gratuity. RSVP at bit.ly/TP-Shafer. Follow Frank and Rico at tasteofwineandfood.com and contact them at info@ tasteofwineandfood.com.

Local homeowners defy HOA over American flags

By Leo Place

SAN

MARCOS — Res-

idents in a neighborhood in eastern San Marcos are refusing to back down after their homeowners association threatened a $100 fine if they did not remove the American flags hanging outside their homes, which the association claims violates regulations.

Resident Amy Cooke said she and her husband, Chris, have had their Stars and Stripes hanging outside her home in the Ambiance community on Matin Drive for over 20 years without issue. They fly it in honor of family members who have served in the military and to remember their ancestors from the American Revolution.

However, a couple of years ago, when a neighbor expressed interest in hanging up a San Diego Padres flag, Cooke said the Ambiance Owners Association — the neighborhood HOA — informed residents that no flags, signs or banners could be displayed on common property.

The dispute dates back to 2024, when the HOA adopted a policy prohibiting flags, signs and banners from being displayed in common areas. According to reporting by the Los Angeles Times, many residents believed the policy was intended to address sports and political flags, and assumed the American flag would be exempt because of protections under state and federal law.

After two years of backand-forth with the HOA, Cooke has still refused to take down her flag, claiming that the law allows her to display it. In June, Cooke received a notice from the HOA of a pending $100 fine for failing to take down her flag mount and flag.

“My flag has protections by the state and federal government,” Cooke said. “All they have to do is let me fly my flag like I have been for 20 years.”

Around the corner from the Cookes, resident Terri Collins has faced the same situation. She said she and her husband have flown their flag outside their home for over 30 years, and were also surprised to see the HOA suddenly say that all flags were no longer allowed to be flown outside of homes.

Collins has also been fined, but says she is not going to back down.

Collins said displaying the American flag has been a tradition throughout her life. She said she and her husband, Dave, have flown the flag outside every home where they have lived, including the apartment they shared after they were married.

“I hang my flag to show my pride for my country. It’s kind of like a badge I can

wear on the outside of my home. Just like any family, we’ve had people who served in the military on both sides of our family,” Collins said.

Following interviews with media outlets, Cooke’s and Collins’ stories have drawn national attention, especially in the lead-up to the recent Fourth of July holiday. Since then, Cooke said the HOA has decided to “table” the flag policy for 60 days.

Cooke has since retained an attorney and plans to sue the HOA if it does not cease its enforcement.

Michael Kushner, the attorney representing the Cookes, said the HOA has no basis to regulate American flags in this way, due to existing laws related to the display of the flag and the location where the flags are being displayed.

Federal and state law state that residential management associations like HOAs cannot restrict the display of the American flag in areas where residents have exclusive use of a common area, unless required for the protection of public health and safety.

Kushner said the area where Cooke has attached her flag alongside the garage door trim constitutes an exclusive-use common area protected under state and federal law.

“In no way can this HOA win this. They’re gonna back down,” Kushner said.

Congress passed the Freedom to Display the American Flag Act in 2005, prohibiting homeowners associations and similar residential organizations from banning residents from displaying the American flag on property where they have a separate ownership interest or exclusive right to use the area. The law allows HOAs to adopt reasonable rules governing how the flag is displayed, such as its size or manner of installation.

California law similarly states that, except when necessary to protect public health or safety, homeowners associations may not prohibit the display of the American flag within a homeowner’s separate in-

terest or exclusive-use common area.

At the center of the dispute in Ambiance is whether the garage trim where residents have mounted their flag holders qualifies as an exclusive-use common area protected under those laws or an HOA-maintained common area.

The HOA has not responded to The Coast News’ requests for comment. However, an HOA memo sent to residents and provided to The Coast News states that the rules do not regulate which flags can be displayed, but where they can be displayed.

The July 1 memo states that flags cannot be attached to the garage door trim and frames, as these are areas maintained by the HOA and are therefore common-use areas.

“The Association’s Flag Policy allows homeowners to display the American flag in locations permitted by law and the governing documents, including within their homes and within their exclusive use common areas when permitted. The policy does not prohibit the display of the American flag,” the HOA said.

The HOA also stated that making an exception only for the American flag while not allowing other flags could expose the association to legal challenges.

In an October 2024 memo previously reported by the Los Angeles Times, the HOA said allowing residents to display flags, signs or banners on common property could lead other homeowners to seek permission for displays expressing political, sports or other affiliations. The association argued that restricting such displays helps preserve the neighborhood’s appearance and protect property values.

Since the situation drew more attention, Cooke noted that more residents in the neighborhood have put up their own American flags outside their garages, seemingly in solidarity.

The dispute has since drawn national attention in the days leading up to the Fourth of July, with coverage from multiple television networks and newspapers.

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Cooke said the publicity has encouraged additional neighbors to display American flags in support of residents challenging the HOA’s policy.

Sheriff opens investigations office in Vista

A new area investigations office that opened last week is providing an updated and more spacious facility for San Diego County sheriff’s deputies working in Vista.

On June 30, officials from the Sheriff’s Office and the city of Vista celebrated the opening of the new office in the former North County Law Library at the County Complex along Melrose Drive. The 5,000-squarefoot space is nearly double the size of the old office in the complex, which shares a wall with the Vista Detention Center.

Vista Sheriff’s Capt. John Malan said the new office also features new workstations and updated technology to support deputies.

“They were very crammed in the old space, which has been used since 1978,” Malan said. It’s all around just a step up for them.”

Furniture for the new office was donated by HY-

An investigation is underway into how an 85-year-old woman found unresponsive inside her Encinitas home suffered injuries that medical staff believed were suspicious, authorities said.

The woman was found unresponsive Saturday inside her home in the 1000 block of C Street, according to the San Diego County Sheriff’s Office. She was taken by ambulance to a hospital for further medical evaluation.

“While being treated at the hospital, medical staff discovered injuries they believed were suspicious in nature and notified law enforcement,” the Sheriff’s Office said in a statement.

The woman’s condition declined Sunday, according to sheriff’s officials.

The Sheriff’s Homicide Unit is investigating to determine how the woman was injured.

Anyone with information is asked to call homicide detectives at 858-285-6330 or, after hours, at 858-8683200. Anonymous tips can be submitted to Crime Stop-

The Pipeline Fire broke out early Monday afternoon near Hammond Drive and Stuart Mesa Road in the southwestern portion of the Marine Corps base. As of Wednesday morning, the fire had burned an estimated 1,065 acres and was 100% contained, according to Cal Fire.

No structural damage or injuries have been reported.

Precautionary evacuation orders for several populated areas of the base, including the 32 Area, were lifted Tuesday afternoon, and displaced personnel have been cleared to return to their workspaces.

Heavy smoke from the fire prompted air quality health warnings earlier this week in parts of North County, including Fallbrook, Pala, Ramona and Valley Center, as well as Alpine.

The San Diego County Air Pollution Control District advised that air quality was unhealthy in areas with heavy smoke and unsafe for sensitive groups in communities experiencing lighter smoke impacts.

The cause of the fire remains under investigation by Cal Fire.

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Barrio parking stays unchanged

By Cameron Adams CARLSBAD —

The city’s Traffic Safety and Mobility Commission agreed with city engineers’ assessment to leave several Barrio roadways unchanged rather than reconfigure them with diagonal parking.

The City Council directed staff and the commission to evaluate whether wider streets in the Barrio and Village areas — including Pine Avenue, Palm Avenue and Madison Street — could accommodate additional on-street parking through diagonal parking configurations as part of the city’s broader Barrio Parking Improvements Project.

Commission Chair Josh Coelho said the city faces an “uphill battle” in finding more parking in the increasingly popular and walkable downtown but agreed with staff that none of the concepts studied would meaningfully improve the situation.

“This isn’t a couple more problem,” Coelho said, echoing a public commenter’s point about the growth of multifamily housing in the area. “Lets look for dozens and dozens of parking spots because the problem’s not going to get better, it’s only going to get worse.”

Senior Engineer Miriam Jim presented several concepts to commissioners on July 6, including center-running diagonal parking on Madison Street, where vehicles would park in the middle of the roadway with traffic flowing on either side, as well as diagonal parking along one side of Pine and Palm avenues.

The study examined Madison Street between Oak Avenue and Magnolia Street, Pine Avenue between Tyler Street and Harding Street, and Palm Avenue between Madison Street and Harding Street.

Staff evaluated roadway dimensions, existing driveways and red-curb areas, traffic operations and the number of parking spaces each configuration would gain or lose.

Jim said staff did not recommend center-running diagonal or center-lane parallel parking on Madison Street because pedestrians would have to cross travel lanes after parking.

City study nixes diagonal parking near downtown No

An internal review by the city’s transportation, fire and police departments also found that two center-running parking concepts would not leave the minimum unobstructed roadway width required for fire apparatus access under the municipal code, eliminating them from further consideration.

Jim added that diagonal parking could reduce the effective sidewalk width because parked vehicles would overhang curbs and that mixing multiple parking configurations on the same street could create confusion for drivers.

Ultimately, staff determined that none of the remaining layouts would increase the overall number of parking spaces compared with the existing configuration. In most cases, converting one side of the street to diagonal parking would actually reduce the number of available spaces because frequent driveways interrupt the longer curb lengths needed for diagonal parking to be more efficient.

Only one configuration on Palm Avenue avoided a net loss, but it also failed to add any new spaces.

John Kim, the city’s traffic engineer, was asked how many additional spaces would justify the cost and construction required to reconfigure a street.

“There’s no magic number, but it should be greater than zero,” Kim said.

All parking concepts that would have reconfigured Madison Street would have required removing painted bike lanes on one or both sides of the roadway.

Commissioner Pete Penseyres, an avid cyclist, said he would support that change in this area.

Penseyres said cyclists will “follow the paint,” believing it indicates safety, even when that may not always be the case, adding that on low-speed neighborhood streets, such as those in the Barrio, cyclists are “totally within the strike zone” of opening car doors next to parallel parking.

Commissioners were only asked to review one component of the city’s broader Barrio Parking Improvements Project.

Kim told commissioners that the city continues to pursue other strategies to add parking following the City Council’s adoption of the Barrio Parking Improvements Project in December 2025.

One project already underway would convert parallel parking to perpendicular parking on Chestnut Avenue east of Madison Street, while staff will finalize the Barrio Parking Study and present its findings to the City Council in the coming months.

O’side maps long-term growth

Council OKs second phase of General Plan update as long-range blueprint

By Samantha Nelson OCEANSIDE — The

city took a major step toward shaping its future last month by approving the latest update to its General Plan, a long-term blueprint for growth and development.

The Oceanside City Council adopted the second phase of the “Onward Oceanside” General Plan update on June 24, advancing a planning process that began nearly a decade ago.

Under state law, every city’s General Plan must address land use, circulation, housing, conservation, open space, noise, safety, environmental justice and air quality.

The council adopted the first phase in 2019, which included the Economic Development Element, Energy and Climate Action Element, and Climate Action Plan.

The second phase updates several General Plan elements:

• Remarkable Community: Seeks to preserve neighborhood character, protect cultural resources and promote Oceanside as a visitor destination. It also includes a Sustainable Tourism Master Plan and calls for development of objective design standards and a future dark-sky ordinance.

• Efficient and Compatible Land Use: Addresses land use, building scale, industrial uses and parking, among other topics. The update will require staff to return with revisions to the city’s zoning ordinance.

• Integrated Mobility: Covers roadway classifications, complete streets improvements, transit and microtransit, active transportation and evacuation routes. It also aims to develop infrastructure to support future growth and prioritize investments along major commercial corridors.

• Vital and Sustainable Resources: Focuses on preserving sensitive habitat, farmland, water resources,

community facilities and climate action. The update includes a minimum of 145 acres of coastal sage scrub restoration, subject to available funding, as well as vegetation mapping, a long-term vegetation management plan, biannual progress reports, a biological resource protection ordinance, another zoning update and a wildlife movement study.

• Safe and Resilient Environment: Addresses natural and human-caused hazards, climate adaptation, terrorism and cybersecurity threats.

• Healthy and Livable

ide’s population to about 222,435. By then, the city’s housing stock is also expected to include a larger share of multifamily housing and less emphasis on single-family homes.

Through the Smart and Sustainable Corridors Specific Plan, the city aims to revitalize Mission Avenue, Oceanside Boulevard and Vista Way as commercial corridors. Because of their proximity to transit, average residential density along those corridors would increase from 29 to 40-55 dwelling units per acre.

According to staff, projects consistent with

It’s unfair and irrational to put huge economic burdens on Oceanside residents to aggressively tackle and address climate change and greenhouse gas emissions.”

Richard Newton Oceanside resident

list should be used, including provisions to protect open space and agricultural land.

City Manager Jonathan Borrego said staff favors incentivizing all-electric appliances in new development rather than requiring them.

A council majority rejected three additional amendments proposed by Joyce. They would have directed staff to return with a proposal to increase the inclusionary housing requirement within the Smart and Sustainable Corridors Specific Plan from 15% to 19%, to exclude density bonus projects from the streamlining checklist, and to establish a sustainability commission.

Councilmember Jimmy Figueroa supported Joyce’s proposals, while Sanchez and council members Peter Weiss and Rick Robinson opposed them.

Several residents also weighed in during the hearing.

Community: Covers community health, noise, civic engagement, recreation, community facilities and services, utilities, infrastructure, environmental justice and social equity.

The second phase also includes the Smart and Sustainable Corridors Plan and updates to the city’s Climate Action Plan.

Because portions of the General Plan affect the coastal zone, the update must also be approved by the California Coastal Commission.

The plan also incorporates several new planning documents, including a Trails Master Plan, an Active Transportation Plan and the South Morro Hills Community Plan.

The update accounts for projected growth through 2050, when the city expects to add 16,875 housing units, 28,500 jobs and more than 45,000 residents, bringing Oceans-

the updated General Plan will qualify for streamlined review, while projects that deviate from the plan will require discretionary review.

The council unanimously approved the update with two amendments.

The first, requested by Deputy Mayor Eric Joyce, retains a medium-density designation for a property along Mission Avenue between Carolyn Circle and Butler Street.

“It’s a very challenged parcel, which is probably why nothing has happened to it,” said Mayor Esther Sanchez, agreeing with Joyce.

The second amendment, proposed by Sanchez, directs staff to analyze the incorporation of electrification into the Climate Action Plan checklist without requiring revisions to the plan or its environmental impact report. Staff will also clarify how the check-

Patti Langen, president of the Buena Vista Audubon Society, praised the inclusion of language addressing bird collisions with windows but said it was too vague and should more closely reflect the CALGreen bird-friendly code.

Langen said up to 1 billion birds die each year in the United States after colliding with windows.

Resident Richard Newton said it’s “unfair and irrational to put huge economic burdens on Oceanside residents to aggressively tackle and address climate change and greenhouse gas emissions.”

Newton estimated that retrofitting existing homes with new electrical circuits and appliances could cost more than $40,000 per homeowner.

According to city staff, the city cannot adopt those requirements without first completing a state-mandated cost study demonstrating that long-term savings from retrofits would exceed the upfront costs.

Escondido updates ADU rules to meet state law

By Samantha Nelson ESCONDIDO

— In an effort to comply with state law and address its housing shortage, the city has adopted several amendments to its code regulating accessory dwelling units, streamlining the application process while limiting the city’s control over how they are built.

The Escondido City Council unanimously approved the changes on June 24.

Accessory dwelling units, or ADUs — also referred to as granny flats, in-law suites or backyard cottages — are smaller, independent homes built on the same lot as a single-family residence. Junior accessory dwelling units, or JADUs, are smaller, rentable living spaces attached to the primary residence.

Over the past three years, the state has passed several laws to encourage the construction of more ADUs and JADUs to increase California’s housing supply. Several of those laws limit local control over the two housing types.

The city must regularly

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were reduced for two classified staff members and one teacher, and three classified employees who would have been cut have been moved to other positions or sites.

There are no salary increases included in this year’s budget, pending the outcome of negotiations with classified and certificated staff, Garcia said. The San Marcos Educators Association is beginning the school year with an expired contract.

San Marcos Unified leaders said overall costs

ordinance, and standard ADUs, which cities may regulate only through objective local standards such as height, setbacks, landscaping and unit size.

Shiffman noted that state law allows some additional standards for ADUs built in historic districts.

State law also allows cities to permit ADUs to be sold separately from the primary residence. Both state and local law prohibit JADUs from being sold separately.

staff during the application review process.

The updated ordinance also establishes two compliance pathways for windows on standard ADUs.

They must either match the windows on the primary residence or, if the primary residence is older, match at least three of the following objective standards: window type, frame material, window proportions, trim dimensions and recess depth and window glazing.

Planning Commission years ago.

San Diego man pleads guilty in ADU scheme

A San Diego man who solicited millions from investors under false promises of building accessory dwelling units, or ADUs, pleaded guilty July 2 to wire fraud charges.

review its municipal code to ensure compliance with current state law. In 2024, the city determined that its ADU and JADU regulations needed updating and began revising them.

In February, the city received a letter from the California Housing Defense Fund identifying several concerns with staff’s proposed amendments that appeared to fall short of state law. After another review, staff agreed with the concerns and returned to the drawing board for a more

to maintain the status quo of operations in the district are rising by 4% to 6% each year. The state budget includes a statutory cost-ofliving adjustment (COLA) at 2.87%, plus an augmented COLA of 1.44% for a total increase of 4.1%, which is higher than in past years.

One area of significant growth is the cost of employee health care and retirement benefits, which increased by 10% last year, as well as increases in utility and district insurance. District costs will also increase to cover a new state mandate for 14 weeks of paid pregnancy disability leave

“Do not judge, and you will not be judged. Do not condemn, and you will not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven.”

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comprehensive update, which was brought before the council last month for final approval.

One of the city’s changes requires ADUs and JADUs to be approved only through building permits.

“No discretionary action can be taken,” said Sally Shiffman, principal planner with the city’s planning division.

The ordinance also distinguishes between state-exempt ADUs, which are allowed regardless of whether a city has an ADU

for employees. The district currently provides up to six weeks.

“I’m noting that the employee benefit portion of salary and benefits is getting bigger and bigger all the time. We had a very significant increase this year for health benefits,” Garcia said.

Some elements of the district’s budget will be updated with new estimates in August to reflect changes in the governor’s final budget, which was adopted on June 29.

The state budget includes one-time discretionary block grants for districts struggling with declining enrollment. San Marcos Unified is expected to receive around $16 million, which will need to be spread out and thoughtfully spent over the coming years, Garcia said.

The governor’s signed budget also includes historic increases in special education funding, totaling $1,340 per ADA for school districts. This is greater than the $999-per-ADA amount that San Marcos Unified budgeted for, and it will continue into future years.

San Marcos Unified is also reimbursed by the state for 60% of its student transportation costs. The district also receives around $5.4 million in revenue from contracting out its buses and drivers to outside agencies, such as San Diego County YMCA summer camps.

“That helps very much maintain a very stable transportation program,” Garcia said.

San Marcos Unified has 12 other restricted funds outside the General Fund, including nutrition and construction and plans to spend over $500 million in total across all funds next year.

The California Housing Defense Fund also asked the city to remove a section of the updated ordinance referencing traffic flow and public safety, citing concerns that applicants could interpret it as prohibiting ADUs in certain areas.

Shiffman said staff disagreed with that suggested change, noting that state law allows the city to review applications based on traffic flow and public safety concerns. To address the concern, staff added language referencing engineering design standards already used for other projects to guide

City Manager Sean McGlynn told the council that staff will return to discuss fire safety concerns for ADUs in high and very high fire hazard zones separately from the zoning code update, citing concerns that ADUs could increase the risk of fire spreading from one home to another without sufficient separation.

“We’ll be back in front of you to talk about structure separation,” McGlynn said.

Deputy Mayor Joe Garcia said he has seen a significant increase in ADU applications citywide compared with when he served on the

Ethan Joseph Sanchez told investors that his company, BSC Equity Ventures, would use loaned money to build ADUs, according to a grand jury indictment unsealed last year.

According to his plea agreement, Sanchez falsely told investors that he worked with a business that actually built ADUs in San Diego. Rather than use the loaned money as promised, the funds were either lost “via risky day trades” or used to repay investors and pay his personal expenses, with losses exceeding $8.2 million.

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Money from these other funds cannot be used for personnel costs or other General Fund expenses.

“Just to be really clear, so everybody understands that we cannot take anything in the construction fund or whatever and use it to help our deficit or to pay for salaries or anything else,” said Trustee Stacy Carlson.

Capital projects

The district has a large capital budget for next year, with plans to spend around $132 million on construction.

Several projects funded by the 2024 school bond Measure JJ are underway this year, including the Knob Hill Elementary rebuild, the Woodland Park Middle School restoration, and the Paloma Elementary renovation.

The $94 million Knob Hill project involves reconstructing all of the buildings on campus, replacing portable classrooms with permanent buildings, and

reconfiguring the site. The project is in its second phase, with around half the new campus scheduled to be completed in December.

The entire project is scheduled for completion in the spring of 2028.

Woodland Park’s restoration will cost $105.2 million and is currently in its first of four phases. The middle school has been identified as the district’s highest-need site, and the project will reconfigure the campus layout to be more streamlined, renovate buildings, and replace portable structures with permanent buildings.

Sixth-grade students will be relocated to San Marcos Middle School for the upcoming school year while construction is ongoing. The majority of new classroom buildings will be completed in early 2027, and the entire project should finish in the summer of 2028.

The $77 million Paloma Elementary project will renovate existing buildings,

replace portable classrooms with permanent buildings, and reconfigure the campus layout. The district is currently creating an interim housing plan for students during the project.

Lastly, the district is working on a $13.5 million athletic improvement project at San Marcos High School, including a new track and turf, updates to the multi-purpose fields, and the addition of three beach volleyball courts. A similar athletics project at Mission Hills High School was completed this year using $13.5 million in Measure JJ funds.

Garcia said the district is spending a lot of money on construction now rather than waiting until costs are higher. This time next year, the Measure JJ bond fund balance will have decreased from $87.5 million to around $20 million. “We wanted to spend the funds so we can do more now. If we waited, we wouldn’t have been able to do as much,” Garcia said.

council that as a pro skateboarder, he has “traveled around the world, working with the concrete, I was designing and building skate features that are still around for over 15 years.”

Elise Esprit: A mother who said she looked to skateparks as a place for her two children to make friends after they moved to Encinitas. “It would be a really great statement to have like a bronze statue of a skateboarder somewhere in Encinitas,” she said.

Gabrielle Holley: A lawyer who no longer skates but was active in the community beginning in the 1980s. She has volunteered with Exposure Skate.

Jeff Jewett: An Encinitas resident with more than 30 years of experience in the skateboarding industry, spanning coaching, production and advocacy. On his application, he wrote that he has “actively advocated for a ‘skate spot over skate park’ model.”

Andy Macdonald: A professional skateboarder who, at 51, became the oldest Olympic skateboarder during the Paris Games, won a gold medal in vert at the first X Games and once held the Guinness World Record for the longest distance jumped on a skateboard.

Summer Meyer: A San Dieguito Academy graduate and local realtor.

Alex Neal: A longtime Encinitas resident with a high-level skateboarding son and a background in entrepreneurship and nonprofits. Neal told the council he understands “collaboration, fiscal responsibility, and community projects and local roots. I’ve lived here for nearly three decades and I care deeply about preserving our culture while helping our infrastructure evolve safely for the community.”

Joshua Rowe:A teacher who grew up skateboarding at the Encinitas YMCA Skate Park and has accumulated a wide range of professional and nonprofit experience in the skate industry. “I understand what the local scene wants and my goal is really to help make like what the next generation wants to and what will serve best for the next generation.”

Mike Staples: A longtime Cardiff resident and musician who wrote that performing in Encintias has “given me a strong sense of how each space serves the community and the unique personality each one carries.”

Beth Van Boxtel: A longtime Encinitas resident with personal and professional ties to skateboarding.

Julie Van der Auwera: Representing the Parks and Recreation Commission, she aims to “focus on exploring all opportunities for this initiative” and “integrate the Encinitas General Plan with the skate culture.”

Ex-LCC standout embraces JUCO path

Quinn Roth builds toward DI at San Mateo

By

Noah Perkins

Former La Costa Canyon quarterback Quinn Roth graduated from high school this spring with a resume that would appear to check many boxes for Division I programs: a 6-foot-4 frame, first-team All-CIF honors and 64 career touchdown passes — including 30 as a senior — during a 9-2 season that carried the Mavericks to the CIF San Diego Section Open Division semifinals.

What doesn’t show up in the numbers is the question that followed him through recruiting: whether a lean frame could hold up at the next level.

“I know it’s not a skill issue,” Roth, who opened summer practice at the College of San Mateo in early June, recently told The Coast News. “It’s not anything coaches did or didn’t do — it’s just the way things went. I know I was undersized. That was always the thing that came up.

“A lot of it is on me — gaining weight is on me — so there’s no pointing fingers. I think the way college recruiting is now, they want bigger, older guys. So the junior college route just makes sense for me.”

Roth said he played his senior season at La Costa Canyon at around 165 pounds, a weight that has been part of his story for years.

“I’ve always had a fast metabolism and been pretty skinny since I was younger,” Roth said. “I’m not the type to just sit inside after football. Back home, I’d be at the beach, surfing, doing a lot of things that burn calories.”

Now, adding size has become part of the next step.

“It’s really about trying to eat a ton,” Roth said. “Protein shakes help, but

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an increase in soreness in feet, calves and lumbar vertebrae. I nonetheless decided to stay on.

My resolve ended when I realized I had lost several book orders because my attention had been diverted elsewhere.

Since the loss of book revenue was roughly equal to my weekly pay, I had no choice but to retire.

You would have thought I would be happy walking off those ankle-busting concrete floors for the last time, but I was not.

I looked at those people, heroically smiling as they did the necessary work of stacking produce, sweep -

I’m also not the biggest eater, so it’s hard to sit down and eat huge meals. It’s more about eating throughout the day and then having a shake before bed.”

The goal is to eventually reach a weight where the biggest question surrounding him is no longer part of the evaluation.

“I can have a year or two to develop,” Roth said. “Hopefully get over 200 pounds, and then there’s no question from there. The

ing floors, greeting customers and checking and bagging all sorts of items, with renewed admiration.

While I sat in my pajamas, writing stories about the wonders of ocean life, they pressed their uniforms, drove to work, and stood at their stations, waiting for the moment they could drive home and melt into the couch, a place that had been my workstation all day.

Don’t get me wrong; I work hard and find that my work, while rewarding, is unnecessary. I rearrange the dictionary while they bring items needed for life itself to us.

So, if you ever hear me complain about my job, do me a favor — tell me to shut up or get a real job.

only thing they were really questioning was whether my frame would hold up and if I could take hits at the next level.”

For Roth, the answer was not waiting for recruiters to change their minds. It was finding a place where he could develop.

That led him to the College of San Mateo, one of California’s top junior college football programs.

The Bulldogs have won three of the past four state

titles, and Roth said the program’s development track and winning culture made it the right fit.

Roth said he had opportunities to walk on at four-year schools and had Division I interest, but he believed San Mateo offered the clearest path toward his long-term goal.

“I just wanted to go somewhere where I knew it was a winning culture,” Roth said. “I’m going to have to earn a spot. I have

a great chance out here because every year they put so many guys out that transfer to Division I schools.”

The transition has already required Roth to adapt. He arrived at San Mateo and immediately began learning a new offense. But after spending his high school career in La Costa Canyon’s complex system, Roth believes he was prepared for the challenge.

“I feel like I’ve been learning pretty quickly,” Roth said. “My high school playbook was probably one of the hardest high school playbooks in the country. Just having a pretty good football understanding already going into it kind of helps the transition go more smoothly.”

At La Costa Canyon, Roth operated an offense with a wide variety of concepts, including dropbacks, play-action passes, screens and pre-snap adjustments.

“The play calls were really wordy, they were super long,” Roth said. “We had a ton of scheme. Our playbook was constantly changing, so we never really capped it off.”

That preparation is something Roth believes will continue to help him as he competes for playing time at San Mateo. His path is not guaranteed. Roth said he is currently competing for the starting job and understands his timeline could change depending on how the season unfolds.

If he earns playing time this season, Roth hopes to put himself in a position to transfer after one year. If not, he is prepared to continue developing, add weight and preserve his eligibility.

Either way, Roth believes he made the decision that gives him the best chance to reach his goal.

“I didn’t want to go somewhere for the logo or for the social media clout,” Roth said. “I just wanted to go somewhere where I knew I was going to get developed.”

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

VALLECITOS WATER DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Pursuant to §5471 and 5473 of the Health and Safety Code of the State of California, the Board of Directors of the Vallecitos Water District (District) is proposing to collect the sewer service charges for Improvement District “A” for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 / 27. These charges, imposed by District Ordinance, are proposed to be collected on the San Diego County tax roll in the same manner, by the same persons, and at the same time as the District general taxes. A written report containing a description of each parcel receiving District services and the charge applicable to each parcel for FY 2026 / 27, computed in conformity with District Ordinance, has been prepared and is on le with the Board Secretary.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that on the 15th day of July 2026, at 5:00 PM (or as soon thereafter) the Vallecitos Water District Board of Directors will hold a PUBLIC HEARING on the report. The Public Hearing will be held in the District Board Room at 201 Vallecitos de Oro, San Marcos, California.

Any interested person may submit objections or protest the report. The Board of Directors shall hear and consider all objections and protests to said report. Members of the public can watch or listen to the hearing by visiting www.vwd.org/meetings; however, remote participation for public comment will not be available. Individuals wishing to provide comments must attend the hearing in person.

If a majority protest is made by the owners of separate parcels subject to the fees, the report may not be adopted and the fees shall be collected separately from the tax roll and shall not constitute a lien against any parcel subject to the fees. The report is available for public review on the District’s website.

For questions or accommodations, please contact Kirsten Peraino, Executive Assistant/ Board Secretary, by email at boardsecretary@vwd.org, or by telephone at (760) 7440460.

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will be eligible to submit a bid/ proposal for formal solicitations with the City. PlanetBids is accessible via the City’s website and direct link provided below and provides all documents at no cost to bidders/proposers.

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

GENERAL The company to whom the Contract is awarded, and any subcontractor under such company, shall hereby ensure that minority and women business enterprises will be a orded full opportunity to submit bids for subcontracts. Further, there shall be no discrimination in employment practices on the basis of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical handicap, medical condition, marital status, age, or sex.

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CITY OF SAN MARCOS

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (DS RFP 26-05)

UNIVERSITY DISTRICT SPECIFIC PLAN (UDSP)

ANALYSIS AND SUPPORT SERVICES

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of San Marcos, hereinafter referred to as Agency or City, invites proposals for the above stated Project and will be available online via PlanetBids. Proposals are due up to the hour of 3:00 p.m. on July 22, 2026. WORK DESCRIPTION

The work consists of Development Plan Analysis and Support Services for University District Speci c Plan (UDSP).

A detailed Scope of Work can be found in the RFP documents.

LOCATION OF WORK Citywide. ESTIMATED BUDGET

The estimated overall budget is

$75,000.

TERM

Maximum of two (2) years.

AVAILABILITY OF DOCUMENTS

The City uses PlanetBids to post and receive bids/proposals. Only vendors that are registered will be eligible to submit a bid/ proposal for formal solicitations with the City. PlanetBids is accessible via the City’s website and direct link provided below and provides all documents at

no cost to bidders/proposers. https://www.sanmarcosca.gov /Home OR https://www.planetbids.com/ portal/portal.cfm?Company ID=39481

GENERAL The company to whom the Contract is awarded, and any subcontractor under such company, shall hereby ensure that minority and women business enterprises will be a orded full opportunity to submit bids for subcontracts. Further, there shall be no discrimination in employment practices on the basis of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical handicap, medical condition, marital status, age, or sex.

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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. CA-261048593-NJ Order No.: FIN-26006612 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 5/23/2025. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, or cash equivalent if deemed acceptable to the trustee, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank speci ed in Section 5102 to the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE.

Trustor(s): My Home Team, Inc., a California Corporation

CITY OF VISTA

Notice is hereby given that, the Finance Department of the City of Vista, County of San Diego, State of California, declares that outstanding vendor and payroll checks have been held by the City of Vista and remain unclaimed hereafter indicated for a period of over three (3) years and will become the property of the City of Vista on the 17th day of August, 2026, a date not less than forty- ve (45) days or more than (60) days after the rst publication of this Notice.

The full listing of outstanding checks can be found on the City of Vista website and any party of interest may, prior to the date designated herein above, le a claim with the City’s Finance Department. The Unclaimed Money Claim Form can be obtained from the City’s website at https://www.vista.gov/departments/ nance. Proof of identity such as a copy of a driver’s license, social security card or birth certi cate must be required before funds are released. Please contact the City of Vista Finance Department via email at accountspayable@ vista.gov with any questions.

This notice and its contents are in accordance with California Government Code Sections 50050 et seq.

Kathy Valdez, City Clerk

Recorded: 5/27/2025 as Instrument No. 2025-0138887 of O cial Records in the o ce of the Recorder of SAN DIEGO County, California; Date of Sale: 8/3/2026 at 10:00 AM Place of Sale: At the entrance to the East County Regional Center by the statue, located at 250 E. Main St., El Cajon, CA 92020 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $939,102.84

The purported property address is: 4566 HANCOCK CIRCLE, OCEANSIDE, CA 92056 Assessor’s Parcel No. : 168-232-45-00 All bidders, at the date, time, and place of the scheduled sale, will be required to show satisfactory support to the auctioneer of their ability to pay the amount they intend to bid, unless arrangements have been made with the trustee prior to the scheduled sale. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS:

If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned o may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying o all liens senior to the lien being auctioned o , before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s o ce or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, bene ciary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 916-9390772 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this internet website http://www. qualityloan.com, using the le number assigned to this

foreclosure by the Trustee: CA26-1048593-NJ. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be re ected in the telephone information or on the internet website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. NOTICE TO TENANT: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call 866-645-7711, or visit this internet website http:// www.qualityloan.com, using the le number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA26-1048593-NJ to nd the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase.

NOTICE TO PROSPECTIVE OWNER-OCCUPANT: Any prospective owner-occupant as de ned in Section 2924m of the California Civil Code who is the last and highest bidder at the trustee’s sale shall provide the required a davit or declaration of eligibility to the auctioneer at the trustee’s sale or shall have it delivered to QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION by 5 p.m. on the next business day following the trustee’s sale at the address set forth in the below signature block. NOTICE TO PROSPECTIVE POST-SALE OVER BIDDERS: For postsale information in accordance with Section 2924m(e) of the California Civil Code, use le number CA-26-1048593-NJ and call (866) 645-7711 or login to: http://www.qualityloan. com. The above statutorily mandated notices to Tenant, Prospective Owner-Occupant, and Prospective Post-Sale Over Bidders are brief summaries of what may be required under Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. Compliance with all relevant provisions will be required. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability

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for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the bene ciary within 10 days of the date of rst publication of this Notice of Sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, including if the Trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the monies paid to the Trustee. This shall be the Purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee, the Bene ciary, the Bene ciary’s Agent, or the Bene ciary’s Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders right’s against the real property only. Date: QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION 2763 Camino Del Rio S San Diego, CA 92108 866-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 916-939-0772 Or Login to: http://www. qualityloan.com Post-Sale Information (CCC 2924m(e)): (866) 645-7711 Reinstatement or Payo Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 QUALITY LOAN SERVICE CORPORATION TS No.: CA-26-1048593-NJ IDSPub #0315624 7/10/2026 7/17/2026 7/24/2026 CN 32662

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No. 26-30071-BA-CA Title No. 3899221 A.P.N. 123-500-2100 ATTENTION RECORDER: THE FOLLOWING REFERENCE TO AN ATTACHED SUMMARY IS APPLICABLE TO THE NOTICE PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR ONLY PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE 2923.3 NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 04/04/2003. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check(s) drawn on a state or national bank must be made payable to National Default Servicing Corporation, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank speci ed in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state; will

be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. The sale will be made in an “as is” condition, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Trustor: L. Jerome McGill, a married man as his sole and separate property Duly Appointed Trustee: National Default Servicing Corporation Recorded 04/10/2003 as Instrument No. 2003-0410022 (or Book, Page) of the O cial Records of San Diego County, California. Date of Sale: : 08/07/2026 at 9:00 AM Place of Sale: Entrance of the East County Regional Center of the East County Regional Center, 250 E. Main Street, El Cajon, CA 92020 Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $835,640.56 Street Address or other common designation of real property: 1964 Tracy Court, Fallbrook, CA 92028 A.P.N.: 123-500-2100 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the bene ciary within 10 days of the date of rst publication of this Notice of Sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The requirements of California Civil Code Section 2923.5(b)/2923.55(c) were ful lled when the Notice of Default was recorded. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned o may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying o all liens senior to the lien being auctioned o , before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s o ce or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, bene ciary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 800-280-2832 or visit this internet website www. ndscorp.com/sales, using the le number assigned to this case 26-30071-BA-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 26-30071-BA-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 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. NOTICE: To the extent that the sale is subject to Financial Crimes Enforcement Network’s Residential Real Estate Reporting Rule (31 C.F.R. Part 1031), purchaser agrees to provide all required information and further agrees to reimburse trustee for any costs, expenses or fees incurred as a result of the collection of such information *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: 06/19/2026 National Default Servicing Corporation c/o Ti any And Bosco, P.A., its agent, 1455 Frazee

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BATCH: AFC-4084

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A NOTICE OF DELINQUENT ASSESSMENT DATED

SHOWN BELOW UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER.

NOTICE is hereby given that CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, as the duly appointed Trustee pursuant to Notice of Delinquent Assessment and Claim of Lien executed by VILLA L’AUBERGE DEL MAR OWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC., A CALIFORNIA MUTUAL NONPROFIT BENEFIT CORPORATION

Recorded SHOWN BELOW as Instrument No. SHOWN BELOW of O cial Records in the O ce of the Recorder of SAN DIEGO County, California, property owned by SHOWN BELOW WILL SELL ON 7/16/2026 at 10:00 AM

LOCATION: AT THE FRONT ENTRANCE TO 16835 W. BERNARDO DRIVE, SUITE 214, SAN DIEGO, CA 92127

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, business in this state, all right, title and interest under said Notice of Delinquent Assessment in the property situated in said County, describing the land on above referred Claim of Lien.

TS#, REF#, ICN, UNIT/ INTERVAL/WEEK, APN, TRUSTORS, COL DATED, COL RECORDED, COL BOOK, COL PAGE/ INSTRUMENT#, NOD RECORDED, NOD BOOK, NOD PAGE/INSTRUMENT#, ESTIMATED SALES

AMOUNT

111886 60717A 60717A 607 17 299-310-26-17 JIM WHITE & ATY WHITE HUSBAND & WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS

2/12/2026 2/20/2026 20260048014 3/20/2026 20260077171 $5950.44 111888 60940A 60940A 609 40

299-310-28-40 CAROL A PERRIZO TRUSTEE OF THE MAUERHAN LIVING TRUST UDT 11-13-1986 2/12/2026

2/20/2026 2026-0048014

3/20/2026 2026-0077171

$6332.97 111889 60738A 60738A 607 38 299-310-26-38

KENNETH LOU MCKIBBAN AND JANICE MIKOLSKY MCKIBBAN HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS

2/12/2026 2/20/2026 20260048014 3/20/2026 20260077171 $2250.97 111890 60507A 60507A 605 07 299310-24-07 BEHOLDEN1 LLC A LIMITED LIABILITY CORPORATION 2/12/2026

2/20/2026 2026-0048014

3/20/2026 2026-0077171

$5822.08 111891 61208A 61208A 612 08 299-310-31-08 LUKE HUY-VIET PHAM AND UNMARRIED MAN AS SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY

2/12/2026 2/20/2026 20260048014 3/20/2026 20260077171 $7573.36 111893 60416A 60416A 604 16 299310-23-16 LJUBA BENOITON A MARRIED WOMAN SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY

2/12/2026 2/20/2026 20260048014 3/20/2026 20260077171 $4547.68 111894 60408A 60408A 604 08 299310-23-08 TERESA DOIDGE

2/12/2026 2/20/2026 20260048014 3/20/2026 20260077171 $4340.85

The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 1570 CAMINO DEL MAR, 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 due under said Notice of Delinquent Assessment, with interest thereon, as provided in said notice, advances, if any, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee. Estimated amount with accrued interest and additional advances, if any, is SHOWN ABOVE and may increase this gure prior to sale. The claimant under said Notice of Delinquent Assessment 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, in accordance with the provision to the Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions.

The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell which recorded on SHOWN ABOVE as Book SHOWN ABOVE as Instrument No. SHOWN ABOVE in the county where the real property is located and more than three months have elapsed since such recordation. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned o may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying o all liens senior to the lien being auctioned o , before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s o ce or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, bene ciary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call the phone number shown below in bold, using the Reference number assigned to this case on SHOWN ABOVE. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be re ected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the

A SINGLE WOMAN AS SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY

indebtedness secured by said Notice, advances thereunder, with interest as provided therein, and the unpaid assessments secured by said Notice with interest thereon as provided in said Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions, fees, charges and expenses of the trustee and the trusts created by said Notice of Assessment and Claim of Lien. IN ORDER TO PAY YOUR ACCOUNT CURRENT, PLEASE CONTACT ADVANCED FINANCIAL COMPANY AT (800) 234-6222 EXT 189 Date: 6/22/2026 CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, As Trustee, 16835 W. BERNARDO DRIVE, SUITE 214, SAN DIEGO, CA 92127 Phone no. (858) 207-0646 By LORI R. FLEMINGS, as Authorized Signor. 06/26/2026, 07/03/2026, 07/10/2026 CN 32611

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE

T.S. No. 26-00450-VC-CA Title No. 260078565-CA-VOI A.P.N. 224-052-28-14 ATTENTION RECORDER: THE FOLLOWING REFERENCE TO AN ATTACHED SUMMARY IS APPLICABLE TO THE NOTICE PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR ONLY PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE 2923.3 NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 12/20/2024. 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 PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check(s) drawn on a state or national bank must be made payable to National Default Servicing Corporation, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank speci ed in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state; will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. The sale will be made in an “as is” condition, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Trustor: Michael Kenney, an unmarried man Duly Appointed Trustee: National Default Servicing Corporation

Recorded 12/23/2024 as Instrument No. 2024-0353883 (or Book, Page) of the O cial Records of San Diego County, California. Date of Sale:: 08/26/2026 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: $445,512.87 Street Address or other common designation of real property: 1401 El Norte Parkway Space 274, San Marcos, CA 92069 A.P.N.: 224-05228-14 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. If no street address or

other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the bene ciary within 10 days of the date of rst publication of this Notice of Sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The requirements of California Civil Code Section 2923.5(b)/2923.55(c) were ful lled when the Notice of Default was recorded. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned o may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying o all liens senior to the lien being auctioned o , before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s o ce or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, bene ciary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 866-539-4173 or visit this internet website www. ndscorp.com/sales, using the le number assigned to this case 26-00450-VC-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 26-00450-VC-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 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.

NOTICE: To the extent that the sale is subject to Financial Crimes Enforcement Network’s Residential Real Estate Reporting Rule (31 C.F.R. Part 1031), purchaser agrees to provide all required information and further agrees to reimburse trustee for any costs, expenses or fees incurred as a result of the collection of such information *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: 06/17/2026 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: 888-264-4010 Sales Line 866-539-4173; Sales Website: www.ndscorp.com A-4878266 06/26/2026, 07/03/2026, 07/10/2026 CN 32602

T.S. No.: 26-19180 Loan No.: ******6372 APN: 144053-18-00 Order Number: 250197769-CA-VOI NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, ASSIGNMENT OF LEASES AND RENTS, FIXTURE FILING, AND SECURITY AGREEMENT DATED 3/11/2024. 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 PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 7/22/2026 at 10:00 AM, Prestige Default Services, LLC, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant that certain DEED OF TRUST, ASSIGNMENT OF LEASES AND RENTS, FIXTURE FILING, AND SECURITY AGREEMENT dated 3/11/2024 (“Deed of Trust”) recorded on 3/15/2024, as Instrument No. 20240065190, of O cial Records in the O ce of the Recorder of San Diego County, California, executed by OB DEV 1, LLC, A California Limited Liability Company (“Trustor”), as trustor, to secure obligations in favor of RFLF 4, 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). Checks must be made payable to Prestige Default Services. At: At the entrance to the East County Regional Center by the Statue, 250 E. Main Street, El Cajon, 92020, all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under the DEED OF TRUST, ASSIGNMENT OF LEASES AND RENTS, FIXTURE FILING, AND SECURITY AGREEMENT in the property situated in said County, California, 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: 1518-1520 San Jose Street, Oceanside, CA 92058 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 warrant, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said DEED OF TRUST, ASSIGNMENT OF LEASES AND RENTS, FIXTURE FILING, AND SECURITY AGREEMENT , with interest (including, without limitation, default interest) and late charges thereon, the prepayment premium, legal fees and other costs, fees, expenses and charges, and advances, and interest thereon, and the fees, charges and expenses of the undersigned trustee (“Trustee”) as provided in the note, loan agreement and other loan documents secured by the DEED OF TRUST, ASSIGNMENT OF LEASES AND RENTS, FIXTURE FILING, AND SECURITY AGREEMENT , at the time of the initial publication of this Notice of Trustee’s Sale reasonably (Estimated as of 6/30/2026) $1,877,227.57. The amount may be greater on the day of sale as accrued interest, costs and fees, and any additional advances, will increase the gure prior to sale. The current bene ciary under the DEED OF TRUST, ASSIGNMENT OF LEASES AND RENTS, FIXTURE FILING, AND SECURITY AGREEMENT (the “Bene ciary”) hereby elects to conduct a uni ed foreclosure sale pursuant to the provisions of California Commercial Code Section 9604(a)(1)(B) and to include in the non-judicial foreclosure of the estate described in this Notice of Uni ed Trustee’s Sale all of the personal property and xtures described in the DEED OF TRUST, ASSIGNMENT

OF LEASES AND RENTS, FIXTURE FILING, AND SECURITY AGREEMENT . The Bene ciary reserves the right to revoke its election as to some or all of said personal property and/or xtures, or to add additional personal property and/or xtures to the election herein expressed, at the Bene ciary’s sole election, from time to time and at any time until the consummation of the trustee’s sale to be conducted pursuant to the DEED OF TRUST, ASSIGNMENT OF LEASES AND RENTS, FIXTURE FILING, AND SECURITY AGREEMENT and this Notice of Uni ed Trustee’s Sale. The personal property which was given as security for trustor’s obligation as described in the DEED OF TRUST, ASSIGNMENT OF LEASES AND RENTS, FIXTURE FILING, AND SECURITY AGREEMENT . No warranty is made that any or all of the personal property and/or xtures still exists or is available for the successful bidder and no warranty is made as to the condition of any of the personal property and/or xtures, which shall be sold “as is” “where is”. The Bene ciary heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned, a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a Written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the County where the real property is located, and more than three months have elapsed since such recordation.

NOTICE TO POTENTIAL

BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned o may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying o all liens senior to the lien being auctioned o , before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s o ce or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you

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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 (949) 776-4697 or visit this internet website https:// prestigepostandpub.com, using the le number assigned to this case 26-19180. 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.

Date: 6/12/2026

Prestige Default Services, LLC 1920 Old Tustin Ave. Santa Ana, California 92705

Questions: 949-427-2010

Sale Line: (949) 776-4697

Ileanna Petersen, Commercial Trustee Sale O cer PPP #26-003810

06/26/2026, 07/03/2026, 07/10/2026 CN 32589

NOTICE OF PUBLIC LIEN SALE

In accordance with the provisions of the California Self-Storage Facility Act, Section 21700, et seq. of the Business and Professions Code of the State of California the under-signed will be sold at public auction conducted on STORAGETREASURES.

COM on July 25, 2026 ending at 10am. The personal property including but not limited to: Personal and household items stored at West Coast SelfStorage Carlsbad 2405 Cougar Dr., Carlsbad, CA 92010, County of San Diego, by the following persons:

Tenants: Ashton Farmer -- Unit 2158 Alden Kay -- Unit 2269 Ethan (JaLila) Sharratt –

Unit 3019

Property is sold “AS IS BASIS.” There is a refundable $100 cleaning deposit on all units. Sale is subject to cancellation.

07/10/2026 CN 32684

NOTICE OF PUBLIC LIEN SALE

In accordance with the provisions of the California Self-Storage Facility Act, Section 21700, et seq. of the Business and Professions Code of the State of California the under-signed will be sold at public auction conducted on STORAGETREASURES.

COM on July 25th, 2026, ending at 10 am. The personal property including but not limited to: Personal and household items stored at West Coast SelfStorage Del Sur 16001 Babcock St San Diego CA 92127, County of San Diego, by the following persons:

Tenant Jason Crowell – Unit 1001

Property is sold “AS IS BASIS.” There is a refundable $100 cleaning deposit on all units. Sale is subject to cancellation.

07/10/2026 CN 32676

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSECHANGE OF NAME CASE# 26CU035862N TO ALL INTERESTED

PERSONS:

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

a. Present name: Olga Robertson change to proposed name: Olya Robertson 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 August 14, 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: 07/02/2026

Brad A. Weinreb

Judge of the Superior Court. 07/10, 07/17, 07/24, 07/31/2026 CN 32672

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF STEPHEN RICHARD DEENS aka STEVE DEENS Case# 26PE001771C

To all heirs, bene ciaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of Stephen Richard Deens aka Steve Deens

A Petition for Probate has been led by Cynthia Deens Sparacino, in the Superior Court of California, County of San Diego.

The Petition for Probate requests that Cynthia Deens Sparacino 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: August 11, 2026; Time: 10:00 AM; in Dept.: 501. 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:

Thomas Cook PO Box 60165 San Diego, CA 92166

Telephone: 619-550-7437

07/10, 07/17, 07/24/2026 CN 32670

NOTICE OF SALE

PERSONAL PROPERTY

Notice is hereby given that undersigned intends to sell the personal property described below to enforce a lien imposed on said property pursuant to sections 21700-21716 of the Business and Professions Code, Section 2328 of the Commercial Code, Section 535 of the Penal Code and provisions of the Civil Code.

The undersigned will sell said property by competitive bidding, on or after Tuesday, July 14th 2026 at 10:00 A.M. or later. Said property has been stored and is located at “SuperStorage”, 148 Robelini Dr., Vista, CA 92083 Auction is to be held online at www. storagetreasures.com

Harry Plowden III (5X15)

Martha Lilia Hernandez

Lopez (10X10)

Haley Loving (10X10)

Mayumi Traylor (10X10)

Marcelina Montemayor (10X10)

Christine Winters (10X30)

Jesus Alejandro Garcia Lopez (5X5)

Hortencia Romero Chavez (10X10)

Andrea Escalante (10X20)

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

Dated this 29th day of June 2026

Auction by Storagetreasures. com:

Phone (855)722-8853

SuperStorage 760-727-1070 07/03, 07/10/2026 CN 32650

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSECHANGE OF NAME CASE# 26CU034203N TO ALL INTERESTED

PERSONS:

Petitioner(s): Ryan Terrence Stockton led a petition with this court for a decree changing name as follows: a. Present name: Ryan Terrence Stockton change to proposed name: Ryan Terrence Valeski

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 August 07, 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: 06/24/2026 Brad A. Weinreb Judge of the Superior Court. 07/03, 07/10, 07/17, 07/24/2026 CN 32631

Notice of Self Storage Sale

Please take notice SecureSpace Self Storage Vista located at 220 Hu St Vista CA 92083 intends to hold a public sale to the highest bidder of the property stored by the following tenants at the storage facility. The sale will occur as an online auction via www.storagetreasures.com on 7/22/2026 at 2:30 PM. Vasati Velasco; Marisa Elena Valadez; Andre Wilson. This sale may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Certain terms and conditions apply. 07/03, 07/10/2026 CN 32624

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF MARY-ALYCE CELESTE ZEIGLER, aka MARY-ALYCE ZEIGLER Case# 25PE002764C

To all heirs, bene ciaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of Mary-Alyce Celeste Zeigler, aka MaryAlyce Zeigler

A Petition for Probate has been led by Jillian Joyce Guerrero, in the Superior Court of California, County of San Diego.

The Petition for Probate requests that Jillian Joyce Guerrero 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.

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2026-9014167 Filed: Jun 25, 2026 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Pop Up Party Rentals; B. Pop Up Party & Beach Rentals. Located at: 310 Isthmus Way #11, Oceanside CA 92058 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Pop Up Party & Beach Rentals LLC, 310 Isthmus Way #11, Oceanside CA 92058. 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/Molly Ann T. Varela, 07/10, 07/17, 07/24, 07/31/2026 CN 32694

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2026-9014934 Filed: Jul 07, 2026 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. The Traveler’s Edition. Located at: 312 Shadow Tree Dr., Oceanside CA 92058 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Keisha Lee Bowron, 312 Shadow Tree Dr., 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/Keisha Lee Bowron, 07/10, 07/17, 07/24, 07/31/2026 CN 32693

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: August 05, 2025; Time: 1:30 PM; in Dept.: 502. Court address: 1100 Union St., San Diego CA 92101, Central Courthouse. (https://www.sdcourt.ca.gov/ sdcourt/probate2/probatevh) Court appearances may be made either in person or virtually, unless otherwise ordered by the Court. Virtual appearances must be made using the department’s Microsoft Teams (“MS Teams”) video link; or by calling the department’s MS Teams conference phone number and using the assigned conference ID number. The MS Teams video conference links and phone numbers can be found at www.sdcourt.ca.gov/ ProbateHearings. Plan to check in 15 minutes prior to the scheduled hearing time. If you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or le written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. If you are a creditor or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must le your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of rst issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as de ned in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may a ect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. You may examine the le kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may le with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the ling of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner: Evan C. Page, Esq. 27131 Calle Arroyo, Ste 1722 San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675 Telephone: 949.940.8550 06/26, 07/03, 07/10/2026 CN 32595

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2026-9014057

Filed: Jun 24, 2026 with County of San Diego Recorder/County

Clerk. Fictitious Business

Name(s): A. Style Fox “The Art of Noticing”. Located at: 2600 Gage Dr. #141, Carlsbad CA 92010 San Diego. Business

Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business

Mailing Address: 1. Ronald William Fox, 2600 Gage Dr. #141, Carlsbad CA 92010. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: Not Yet Started S/Ronald William Fox, 07/10, 07/17, 07/24, 07/31/2026 CN 32692

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2026-9014778

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

Name(s): A. Small Dental Co. Located at: 607 Cassidy St., Oceanside CA 92054 San Diego.

Business Mailing Address:

Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Cameron J. Small Dental Corporation, 607 Cassidy St., Oceanside CA 92054. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 07/01/2026 S/Cameron Small, 07/10, 07/17, 07/24, 07/31/2026 CN 32691

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2026-9012306

Filed: Jun 02, 2026 with County of San Diego Recorder/ County Clerk. Fictitious

Business Name(s): A. Craig Financial Services. Located at: 3405 Santa Clara Way, Carlsbad CA 92010 San Diego.

Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Margaret Fetters, 3405 Santa Clara Way, Carlsbad CA 92010. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: Not Yet Started S/Margaret Fetters, 07/10, 07/17, 07/24, 07/31/2026 CN 32686

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2026-9014472

Filed: Jun 30, 2026 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business

Name(s): A. Dream Home Alliance; B. Dream Mortgage Alliance. Located at: 111 S. Main Ave. Ste B #B, Fallbrook CA 92028 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Juan Martin Quiroz, 111 S. Main Ave. Ste B #B, Fallbrook CA 92028. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: Not Yet Started S/Juan Martin Quiroz, 07/10, 07/17, 07/24, 07/31/2026 CN 32685

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2026-9014565

Filed: Jul 01, 2026 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business

Name(s): A. Brain Highways

Global. Located at: 3434 Circulo Adorno, Carlsbad CA 92009 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing

Address: 1. James Richard Green, 3434 Circulo Adorno, Carlsbad CA 92009; 2. Nancy Sokol Green, 3434 Circulo Adorno, Carlsbad CA 92009. This business is conducted by: A Married Couple. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: Not Yet Started S/James Richard Green, 07/10, 07/17, 07/24, 07/31/2026 CN 32683

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2026-9014786 Filed: Jul 06, 2026 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business

Name(s): A. W Ranch. Located at: 29937 Disney Ln., Vista CA 92084 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Meghan Williams Williams, 29937 Disney Ln., Vista CA 92084. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 07/03/2026 S/Meghan Williams Williams, 07/10, 07/17, 07/24, 07/31/2026 CN 32681

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2026-9014784 Filed: Jul 06, 2026 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Movement Therapy Spaces. Located at: 169 Saxony Rd. #111, Encinitas CA 92024 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Mindworks Commercial Services LLC, 169 Saxony Rd. #111, 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: 07/01/2026 S/Thomas Vincent, 07/10, 07/17, 07/24, 07/31/2026 CN 32679

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2026-9013316 Filed: Jun 15, 2026 with County of San Diego Recorder/ County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. S.I.S. Located at: 2766 Gateway Rd., Carlsbad CA 92009 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Sentinel Identity Solutions LLC, 2766 Gateway Rd., Carlsbad CA 92009. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 06/09/2026 S/Peter Anthony Jupp, 07/10, 07/17, 07/24, 07/31/2026 CN 32678

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2026-9014430 Filed: Jun 30, 2026 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Mana Skin Essentials. Located at: 5617 Paseo del Norte Ste 200 #16, Carlsbad CA 92008 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: 861 Camellia Pl., Carlsbad CA 92008. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Whitney Kanahele, 861 Camellia Pl., Carlsbad CA 92008. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 04/01/2026 S/Whitney Kanahele, 07/10, 07/17, 07/24, 07/31/2026 CN 32677

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2026-9014619 Filed: Jul 02, 2026 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. The Kindred Table Co. Located at: 426 S. Freeman St. #4, Oceanside CA 92054 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Abigael Ruth Sullivan, 426 S. Freeman St., #4, Oceanside CA 92054. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: Not Yet Started S/Abigael Ruth Sullivan, 07/10, 07/17, 07/24, 07/31/2026 CN 32675

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2026-9012260 Filed: Jun 01, 2026 with

County of San Diego Recorder/ County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Lion’s Head Management & Design. Located at: 3440 Spanish Way, Carlsbad CA 92008 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Lion’s Head Management LLC, 3400 Spanish Way, 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/WenDee Sullivan, 07/10, 07/17, 07/24, 07/31/2026 CN 32674

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2026-9014121 Filed: Jun 25, 2026 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Talent4Impact. Located at: 2333 Galena Ave. Carlsbad CA 92009 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Brenda Post, 2333 Galena Ave., Carlsbad CA 92009. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 06/01/2026 S/Brenda Post, 07/10, 07/17, 07/24, 07/31/2026 CN 32673

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2026-9014596

Filed: Jul 01, 2026 with County of San Diego Recorder/ County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Realty

One Group Nexus. Located at: 2231 Faraday Ave. #140, Carlsbad CA 92008 San Diego.

Business Mailing Address:

Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Nexus Real Estate LLC, 1322 Commerce Ave., Longview WA 98632. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 07/01/2026 S/William G. Richard, 07/10, 07/17, 07/24, 07/31/2026 CN 32671

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2026-9013488

Filed: Jun 16, 2026 with County of San Diego Recorder/ County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Heartless Way Clothing. Located at: 7107 Broadway #172, Lemon Grove CA 91945 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Jose Adrian Gallo Jr., 7107 Broadway #172, Lemon Grove CA 91945; 2. Elliott Jayshown Jackson, 7107 Broadway #172, Lemon Grove CA 91945; 3. Brittany Orosco, 7107 Broadway #172, Lemon Grove CA 91945; 4. Daniel Alexander Hooper, 7107 Broadway #172, Lemon Grove CA 91945. This business is conducted by: A General Partnership. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 04/19/2026 S/Jose Adrian Gallo Jr., 07/10, 07/17, 07/24, 07/31/2026 CN 32668

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2026-9013862

Filed: Jun 23, 2026 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business

Name(s): A. SIP Consulting. Located at: 932 Valley Ave., Solana Beach CA 92075 San Diego. Business Mailing

Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing

Address: 1. Strategic Investment Platforms, 932 Valley Ave., Solana Beach CA 92075. 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/Kenneth Aaron Ramirez, 07/10, 07/17, 07/24, 07/31/2026 CN 32667

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2026-9014388

Filed: Jun 30, 2026 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Simply Vegan Treats. Located at: 1006 S. 45th St., San Diego CA 92113 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Merrill Dennis Harvey III, 1006 S. 45th St., San Diego CA 92113. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: Not Yet Started S/Merrill Dennis Harvey III, 07/10, 07/17, 07/24, 07/31/2026 CN 32665

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2026-9014444 Filed: Jun 30, 2026 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Face & Flow by Honeyology. Located at: 2808 Roosevelt St. #100, Carlsbad CA 92008 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: 25484 Lake Wohlford Rd. #180, Escondido CA 92027. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Honeyology, 25484 Lake Wohlford Rd. #180, Escondido CA 92027. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 06/30/2026 S/Krista Hartman, 07/10, 07/17, 07/24, 07/31/2026 CN 32664

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2026-9013086 Filed: Jun 10, 2026 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business

Name(s): A. Five Star Painting of Carlsbad. Located at: 2131 Palomar Airport Rd. #242, Carlsbad CA 92011 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: 35401 Da odil Cir., Winchester CA 92596. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. JRLD Holdings Inc., 35401 Da odil Cir., Winchester CA 92596. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: Not Yet Started S/Jeriel Dominguez Ramos, 07/03, 07/10, 07/17, 07/24/2026 CN 32658

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2026-9013372

Filed: Jun 15, 2026 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Shedi Surf. Located at: 1015 San Juan St., Oceanside CA 92058 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Chris Shrope Creative LLC, 1015 San Juan St., Oceanside CA 92058. 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/Christopher Shrope, 07/03, 07/10, 07/17, 07/24/2026 CN 32655

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2026-9012537

Filed: Jun 04, 2026 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business

Name(s): A. Finer Hunter Jumpers. Located at: 18547 Aliso Canyon Rd., Rancho Santa Fe CA 92091 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: 3457 Calle del Sur, Carlsbad CA 92009. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Savannah Leigh Feigner, 3457 Calle del Sur, Carlsbad CA 92009. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 01/01/2026 S/Savannah Leigh Feigner, 07/03, 07/10, 07/17, 07/24/2026 CN 32654

Statement #2026-9014232

07/24/2026 CN 32639

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2026-9014366

Filed: Jun 29, 2026 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Closet Smoker. Located at: 466 N. Twin Oaks Valley Rd. #G, San Marcos CA 92069 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Closet Smoker LLC, 466 N. Twin Oaks Valley Rd. #G, San Marcos CA 92069. 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/Danielle Levin, 07/03, 07/10, 07/17, 07/24/2026 CN 32651

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2026-9013551

Filed: Jun 17, 2026 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Chiropractic Health Center. Located at: 1537 Grand Ave. #C, San Marcos CA 92078 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: 1135 Lake Ridge Dr., San Marcos CA 92078.

Registrant Name and Business

Mailing Address: 1. Tracy Lynn Magie, DC, 1135 Lake Ridge Dr., San Marcos CA 92078. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 07/01/1989 S/Tracy Lynn Magie, DC, 07/03, 07/10, 07/17, 07/24/2026 CN 32649

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2026-9013310 Filed: Jun 15, 2026 with County of San Diego Recorder/ County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. The Service Institute; B. The Service Institute Co. Located at: 2653 Gateway Rd. #104, Carlsbad CA 92009 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Dope Soul Enterprises Inc., 2653 Gateway Rd. #104, Carlsbad CA 92009. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: Not Yet Started S/Tricia L. Gray, 07/03, 07/10, 07/17, 07/24/2026 CN 32647

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2026-9014296

Filed: Jun 29, 2026 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Redeemed Nutra. Located at: 318 N. Horne St., Oceanside CA 92054 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: 508 Redwood St. North, Oceanside CA 92058. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Jonathan Ayala, 508 Redwood St. North, Oceanside CA 92058. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 06/28/2026 S/Jonathan Ayala, 07/03, 07/10, 07/17, 07/24/2026 CN 32646

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2026-9014222

Filed: Jun 26, 2026 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. RFE Group. Located at: 705 Elizabeth St., San Diego CA 92113 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Davin Gaidano, 705 Elizabeth St., San Diego CA 92113. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 06/23/2026 S/Davin Gaidano, 07/03, 07/10, 07/17, 07/24/2026 CN 32645

Fictitious Business Name

Filed: Jun 26, 2026 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business

Name(s): A. Travel by Paula. Located at: 3997 Hibiscus Cir., Carlsbad CA 92009 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Paula Anne Mullins Worster, 3997 Hibiscus Cir., Carlsbad CA 92008. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 06/25/2026 S/Paula Anne Mullins Worster, 07/03, 07/10, 07/17, 07/24/2026 CN 32643

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2026-9013362 Filed: Jun 15, 2026 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. WIM Careers. Located at: 4610 Sheridan Rd., Oceanside CA 92056 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. WIM Ventures LLC, 4610 Sheridan Rd., Oceanside CA 92056. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 06/12/2026 S/Jose Agustin Videla, 07/03, 07/10, 07/17, 07/24/2026 CN 32642

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2026-9013969 Filed: Jun 24, 2026 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Pappert’s Kitchen Co.; B. Pappert’s Kitchen Co. LLC. Located at: 980 Los Vallecitos Blvd. #B, San Marcos CA 92069 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: 28730 Faircrest Way, Escondido CA 92026. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Pappert’s Kitchen Co. LLC, 980 Los Vallecitos Blvd. #B, San Marcos CA 92069. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 06/15/2026 S/Samantha Pappert, 07/03, 07/10, 07/17,

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2026-9011452 Filed: May 20, 2026 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Cherrytrix. Located at: 1906 Oceanside Blvd. #Q, Oceanside CA 92054 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: 1001 N. Coast Hwy #237, Oceanside CA 92054. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Beatrix Hazel Bent, 1001 N. Coast Hwy #237, Oceanside CA 92054. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: Not Yet Started S/Beatrix Hazel Bent, 07/03, 07/10, 07/17, 07/24/2026 CN 32635

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2026-9012188 Filed: Jun 01, 2026 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk.

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Maintenance LLC, 117 Rosebay Dr. #18, Encinitas CA 92024. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: Not Yet Started S/Juan Carlos Perez, 07/03, 07/10, 07/17, 07/24/2026 CN 32633

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2026-9013719

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

Name(s): A. Dominguez Handy Solutions, LLC. Located at: 1036 Redwood Ave. #C14, El Cajon CA 92020 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Dominguez Handy Solutions LLC, 1036 Redwood Ave. #C14, 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: Not Yet Started S/Javier J. Dominguez, 07/03, 07/10, 07/17, 07/24/2026 CN 32632

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2026-9012112

Filed: May 29, 2026 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business

Name(s): A. Yabz Consulting. Located at: 760 Foxwood Dr., Oceanside CA 92057 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Robert Quibuyen, 760 Foxwood Dr., Oceanside CA 92057. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 02/01/2026 S/Robert Quibuyen, 06/26, 07/03, 07/10, 07/17/2026 CN 32622

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2026-9013519 Filed: Jun 17, 2026 with County of San Diego Recorder/County

Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Pet Suites; B. The Animal Keeper. Located at: 19 Journey, Aliso Viejo CA 92656 Orange. Business Mailing Address: PO Box 625, Poway CA 92074. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. The Animal Keeper Inc., PO Box 625, Poway CA 92074. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 02/03/2017 S/Brenda Costello, 06/26, 07/03, 07/10, 07/17/2026 CN 32619

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2026-9012492 Filed: Jun 04, 2026 with County of San Diego Recorder/ County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Swell Stu . Located at: 699 N. Vulcan Ave. #12, Encinitas CA 92024 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Lisa Louise Hetman, 699 N. Vulcan Ave. #12, Encinitas CA 92024. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 07/13/2013 S/Lisa Louise Hetman, 06/26, 07/03, 07/10, 07/17/2026 CN 32615

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2026-9012062 Filed: May 29, 2026 with County of San Diego Recorder/ County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. The Silk Salon. Located at: 225 N. Willowspring Dr., Encinitas CA 92024 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: 1470 Encinitas Blvd. #146, Encinitas CA 92024. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Lara Perry, 1470 Encinitas Blvd. #146, Encinitas CA 92024. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 04/01/2026 S/Lara Perry, 06/26, 07/03, 07/10, 07/17/2026 CN 32614

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2026-9013762 Filed: Jun 22, 2026 with County of Sn Diego Recorder/County

Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. San Diego Parent Coordinator; B. SD Parent Coordinator. Located at: 2777 Je erson St. #200, Carlsbad CA 92008 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: PO Box 1701, Carlsbad CA 92018. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Kendall Wagener, PO Box 1701, Carlsbad CA 92018. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 06/22/2026 S/Kendall Wagner, 06/26, 07/03, 07/10, 07/17/2026 CN 32613

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2026-9012890 Filed: Jun 09, 2026 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Pinpoint Auto. Located at: 660 Crouch St., Oceanside CA 92054 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Christopher James New, 660 Crouch St., Oceanside CA 92054. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: Not Yet Started S/Christopher James New, 06/26, 07/03, 07/10, 07/17/2026 CN 32612

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2026-9012057

Filed: May 28, 2026 with County of San Diego Recorder/ County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Cali Rays Sourdough Deli. Located at: 1870 Rancho del Oro Rd. #190, Oceanside CA 92056 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. WCSO Inc., 1870 Rancho del Oro Rd. #190, Oceanside CA 92056. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 03/26/2026 S/Karndeep Uppal, 06/26, 07/03, 07/10, 07/17/2026 CN 32609

Statement of Abandonment of Use of Fictitious Business Name #2026-9012056 Filed:

May 28, 2026 with San Diego County Recorder/County Clerk.

Fictitious Business Name(s) To Be Abandoned: A. West Coast Sourdough. Located at: 1870 Rancho del Oro Rd., Oceanside CA 92056 San Diego. Mailing Address: Same. The Fictitious Business Name Referred to Above was Filed in San Diego County on: 05/30/2024 and assigned File # 2024-9011480. Fictitious Business Name is being Abandoned By: 1. WCSO Inc., 1870 Rancho del Oro Rd., Oceanside CA 92056. The Business is Conducted by: A Corporation. S/Karndeep Uppal, 06/26, 07/03, 07/10, 07/17/2026 CN 32608

Fictitious Business Name

Statement #2026-9013702 Filed: Jun 18, 2026 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Kurimu. Located at: 1649 Waterlily Way, San Marcos CA 92078 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Lanna Cookie LLC, 1649 Waterlily Way, San Marcos CA 92078. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 10/06/2025 S/Lanna T. Ha, 06/26, 07/03, 07/10, 07/17/2026 CN 32607

Fictitious Business Name

Statement #2026-9011690

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

Name(s): A. Olivenhain Wealth. Located at: 4405 Manchester Ave., Encinitas CA 92024 San Diego. Business Mailing

Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing

Address: 1. Jesse Jay Papike, 4405 Manchester Ave. #106, 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/Jesse Jay Papike, 06/26, 07/03, 07/10, 07/17/2026 CN 32601

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2026-9013648

Filed: Jun 18, 2026 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Solace Cafe Co.. Located at: 7318 Woodshawn Dr., San Diego CA 92114 San Diego. Business Mailing

Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing

Address: 1. Beatrice Dianne Go Bate, 7318 Woodshawn Dr., San Diego CA 92114. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: Not Yet Started S/Beatrice Dianne Go Bate, 06/26, 07/03, 07/10, 07/17/2026 CN 32600

Fictitious Business Name

Statement #2026-9013671

Filed: Jun 18, 2026 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business

Name(s): A. The Hoppy Dice; B. Hoppy Dice. Located at: 2108 N St. #N, Sacramento CA 95816 Sacramento. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing

Address: 1. Flow Hospitality LLC, 2108 N St. #N, Sacramento CA 95816. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 06/18/2026 S/Skyler Szczepanski, 06/26, 07/03, 07/10, 07/17/2026 CN 32599

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2026-9013542 Filed: Jun 17, 2026 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Amber Flynn Consultations. Located at: 221 Witham Rd., Encinitas CA 92024 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Amber Flynn, 221 Witham Rd., Encinitas CA 92024. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 09/09/2005 S/Amber Flynn, 06/26, 07/03, 07/10, 07/17/2026 CN 32597

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2026-9013127 Filed: Jun 11, 2026 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Commercial Print Brokers. Located at: 914 Caminito Madrigal #C, Carlsbad CA 92011 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Oliver Peter Mikkelsen Hinds, 914 Caminito Madrigal #C, Carlsbad CA 92011. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: Not Yet Started S/Oliver Peter Mikkelsen Hinds, 06/26, 07/03, 07/10, 07/17/2026 CN 32596

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2026-9012081 Filed: May 29, 2026 with County of San Diego Recorder/ County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Athletic Turf Solutions. Located at: 1784 Felicita Ln., Vista CA 92083 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. James D. Breeden, 1784 Felicita Ln., Vista CA 92083; 2. Tamara H. Breeden, 1784 Felicita Ln., Vista CA 92083. This business is conducted by: A General Partnership. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 01/01/2000 S/Tamara H. Breeden, 06/26, 07/03, 07/10,

07/17/2026 CN 32594

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2026-9013500

Filed: Jun 16, 2026 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Caliwood Co. Located at: 1080 Naomi Dr., Vista CA 92083 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Diana Granados, 1080 Naomi Dr., Vista CA 92083. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: Not Yet Started S/Diana Granados, 06/19, 06/26, 07/03, 07/10/2026 CN 32587

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2026-9013412 Filed: Jun 16, 2026 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. TC By FC. Located at: 550 Los Arbolitos Blvd. #14, Oceanside CA 92058 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Felipe Cardenas, 550 Los Arbolitos Blvd. #14, Oceanside CA 92058. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 06/12/2026 S/Felipe Cardenas, 06/19, 06/26, 07/03, 07/10/2026 CN 32586

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2026-9013295 Filed: Jun 12, 2026 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Dancing Dog Events. Located at: 2061 Cottage Way, Vista CA 92081 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Susan Barbato Ms., 2061 Cottage Way, Vista CA 92081. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: Not Yet Started S/Susan Barbato Ms., 06/19, 06/26, 07/03, 07/10/2026 CN 32585

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2026-9011523

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

Business Name(s): A. Celtic Roots Acupuncture. Located at: 2307 Caringa Way #C, Carlsbad CA 92009 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Jacinta Fisher Wagoner, 2307 Caringa Way #C, Carlsbad CA 92009. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 04/20/2026 S/Jacinta Fisher Wagoner, 06/19, 06/26, 07/03, 07/10/2026 CN 32582

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2026-9012754 Filed: Jun 08, 2026 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. BuildCost.io; B. BuildCost. Located at: 3352 Driver Way, Oceanside CA 92056 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Grangewell Ventures LLC, 3352 Driver Way, Oceanside CA 92056. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 05/18/2026 S/Michael Criswell, 06/19, 06/26, 07/03, 07/10/2026 CN 32580

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2026-9013333 Filed: Jun 15, 2026 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. A. C. Earth Werks. Located at: 6733 Luciernaga Pl., Carlsbad CA 92008 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Jessie Christopher Orocio Aguayo, 6733 Luciernaga Pl., Carlsbad CA 92008. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began

Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Kristine Lianne Castro, 466 W. Los Angeles Dr., Vista CA 92083. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: Not Yet Started S/Kristine Lianne Castro, 06/19, 06/26, 07/03, 07/10/2026 CN 32578

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2026-9010706 Filed: May 13, 2026 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. LoadRight Services. Located at: 4035 Highland Ave. #7, San Diego CA 92105 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Jovany Hernandez, 4035 Highland

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2026-9012815

Filed: Jun 08, 2026 with County of San Diego Recorder/ County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. NonConventionalKrafts (NCK).

Located at: 2982 Ora Avo Terr., Vista CA 92084 San Diego. Business Mailing Address:

Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address:

1. On The Level General Contractors Inc., 2982 Ora Avo Terr., Vista CA 92084. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 01/02/2004 S/Janis L. Arendsen, 06/19, 06/26, 07/03, 07/10/2026 CN 32575

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2026-9013078

Filed: Jun 10, 2026 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business

Name(s): A. Better Bones RX. Located at: 171 Saxony Rd., Encinitas CA 92024 San Diego. Business Mailing Address:

Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Wendy Green Physical Therapy PC, 7040 Avenida Encinas #104, Carlsbad CA 92011. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: Not Yet Started S/Wendy Zastoupil Green, 06/19, 06/26, 07/03, 07/10/2026 CN 32574

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2026-9011568

Filed: May 21, 2026 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Qi Acupuncture and Wellness. Located at: 215 Hwy 101 #109, Solana Beach CA 92075 San Diego. Business Mailing Address:

Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Lidia Domagalska, 215 Hwy 101 #109, Solana Beach CA 92075. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 04/24/2026 S/Lidia Domagalska, 06/19, 06/26, 07/03, 07/10/2026 CN 32572

Fictitious Business Name

Statement #2026-9011920

Filed: May 27, 2026 with County of San Diego Recorder/ County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Resilient Brain Health. Located at: 11622 El Camino Real #100, San Diego CA 92130 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: 4479 Heritage Glen Ln., San Diego CA 92130. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Mili Rajendra Parikh, 4479 Heritage Glen 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: 08/01/2025 S/Mili Rajendra Parikh, 06/19, 06/26, 07/03, 07/10/2026 CN 32571

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2026-9013102

Filed: Jun 10, 2026 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business

Name(s): A. Ultimate Body Solutions; B. BodyByDrea. Located at: 3133 Tiger Run Ct. #108, Carlsbad CA 92010 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Andrea Nicole Tagalog, 3133 Tiger Run Ct. #108, Carlsbad CA 92010. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 04/01/2010 S/Andrea N.

Tagalog, 06/19, 06/26, 07/03, 07/10/2026 CN 32568

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2026-9011065

Filed: May 15, 2026 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business

Name(s): A. Coastal Pantry SD. Located at: 578 Echo Ln., San Marcos CA 92078 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Douglas Toshiaki Fujikawa, 578 Echo Ln., San Marcos CA 92078; 2. Wendy Ann Garn, 578 Echo Ln., San Marcos CA 92078. This business is conducted by: CoPartners. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: Not Yet Started S/Douglas Toshiaki Fujikawa, 06/19, 06/26, 07/03, 07/10/2026 CN 32567

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2026-9013004

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

Name(s): A. Solscribe Mobile Notary. Located at: 1637 E. Valley Pkwy #2015, Escondido CA 92027 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Rene C Gomez, Trustee of GOAT Trust, 1637 E. Valley Pkwy #2015, Escondido CA 92027. This business is conducted by: A Trust. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: Not Yet Started S/Rene C. Gomez, 06/19, 06/26, 07/03, 07/10/2026 CN 32566

Fictitious Business Name

Statement #2026-9013003

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

Name(s): A. Regina Heels

Publishing. Located at: 1637 E. Valley Pkwy #2015, Escondido CA 92027 San Diego. Business

Mailing Address: Same.

Registrant Name and Business

Mailing Address: 1. Rene C Gomez, Trustee of GOAT Trust, 1637 E. Valley Pkwy #2015, Escondido CA 92027. This business is conducted by: A Trust. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: Not Yet Started S/Rene C. Gomez, 06/19, 06/26, 07/03, 07/10/2026 CN 32565

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2026-9013002

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

Name(s): A. Regina Heels

Records. Located at: 1637 E. Valley Pkwy #2015, Escondido CA 92027 San Diego. Business

Mailing Address: Same.

Registrant Name and Business

Mailing Address: 1. Rene C

Gomez, Trustee of GOAT Trust, 1637 E. Valley Pkwy #2015, Escondido CA 92027. This business is conducted by: A Trust. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: Not Yet Started S/Rene C. Gomez, 06/19, 06/26, 07/03, 07/10/2026 CN 32564

EVENTS CALENDAR

SUMMER SOCIAL HOUR

JULY 10

THE HIP ABDUCTION

The Hip Abduction brings its blend of reggae, world music and indie rock to The Sound on its Into the Wild Tour, with opening act Veni Sun. $29.50, 8 p.m. July 10 at The Sound, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd, Del Mar.

HONEY BUCKETS

Honey Buckets brings its signature single-microphone bluegrass sound to the Hidden City Sounds free community concert series at the California Center for the Arts, Escondido. Free-$20, 7 p.m. July 10 at the California Center for the Arts, 340 N. Escondido Blvd, Escondido.

MARUJA LIMÓN

Barcelona-based sextet Maruja Límon brings its energetic fusion of flamenco, Latin rhythms, pop and electronic music to the Epstein Family Amphitheater. $35-$40, 7 p.m. July 10 at the Epstein Family Amphitheater, 9500 Gilman Drive, La Jolla.

LEGEND ZEPPELIN

Legend Zeppelin recreates the sights and sounds of Led Zeppelin’s live performances, taking audiences on a musical journey from the band’s earliest days in 1969 through its final era. $25, 7 p.m. July 10 at the Grand-Ritz Theater, 301 E. Grand Ave, Escondido.

SEDAKA EXPERIENCE

Celebrate the music of Neil Sedaka during an evening of classic pop and rock featuring special tributes to Joni Mitchell and Carole King, performed by artists from TERI’s inclusive performing arts program. $25, 7 p.m. July 10 at The Bornemann Theatre, 555 Deer Springs Road, San Marcos.

CHARLIE AND THE

CHOCOLATE FACTORY

Step into a world of pure imagination as Moonlight Amphitheatre presents Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, the family-friendly musical featuring beloved songs including “Pure Imagination,” “The Candy Man” and “I’ve Got a Golden Ticket.” $17-$71, July 8-25 at Moonlight Amphitheatre, 1200 Vale Terrace Drive, Vista.

LEGOLAND WORLD CUP

Legoland California Resort’s limited-time FIFA World Cup 2026 Experience features interactive soccer challenges, Lego building activities, photo opportunities and Lego versions of international soccer stars in a family-friendly celebration of the world’s biggest tournament. $69 (included with park admission), 10 a.m. through July 19 at Legoland California Resort, One Legoland Drive, Carlsbad.

Bressi Ranch Village Center hosts its free Summer Social Hour with giant lawn games, a dirty soda bar, a magician and a DJ during the family-friendly Summer Sorcery event. Free, 6 to 8 p.m. July 10 at Bressi Ranch Village Center, 2629 Gateway Road, Carlsbad.

DANCE DANCE EVOLUTION

Dance Dance Evolution performs dance hits spanning disco to today’s chart-toppers during Carlsbad’s TGIF Concerts in the Parks series. Free, 6 p.m. July 10 at Stagecoach Park, 3420 Camino de los Coches, Carlsbad.

‘HAIRSPRAY’

Set in 1962 Baltimore, this Tony Award-winning musical follows Tracy Turnblad, a spirited teen who dreams of dancing on “The Corny Collins Show.” After becoming an overnight sensation, Tracy uses her newfound fame to challenge segregation and promote inclusion, all set to beloved songs including “Good Morning Baltimore” and “You Can’t Stop the Beat.” $35-$80, through July 19 at New Village Arts, 2787 State Street, Carlsbad.

ADAM FERRARA

Stand-up comedian and actor Adam Ferrara, known for Rescue Me, Nurse Jackie and his Comedy Central specials, headlines two performances at Grand Comedy Club. $17, shows at 6:30 and 8:45 p.m. July 10 at Grand Comedy Club, 340 E. Grand Ave., Escondido.

JULY 11

BEAT FARMERS

The Beat Farmers and Friends return to Belly Up for the 15th Annual Hootenanny, celebrating the band’s signature blend of roots rock, country and Americana. $25-$44, 8 p.m. July 11 at Belly Up, 143 S. Cedros Ave, Solana Beach.

THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL Oceanside Theatre Company Youth Academy presents The SpongeBob Musical: Youth Edition, a family-friendly production showcasing the talents of its Summer Teen Intensive performers as SpongeBob and friends race to save Bikini Bottom. $15-$25, 7 p.m. July 11 at Brooks Theatre, 217 N. Coast Highway, Oceanside.

INK & INSPIRE

Create a colorful pencil holder and mini jar using alcohol ink during the Ink & Inspire: Repurposed Desk Art workshop at CoLabCrafts. $44.52, 4 p.m. July 11 at CoLabCrafts, 143 W. Grand Ave, Escondido.

OUR HUMAN JOURNEY Guest speaker Adam

Niesley explores 12,000 years of human history in San Diego, examining how people adapted to changing climates, coastlines and food resources during a free outdoor presentation at Batiquitos Lagoon Nature Center. Free, 10 a.m. July 11 at Batiquitos Lagoon Nature Center, 7380 Gabbiano Lane, Carlsbad.

FIELD NOTES

The Photographer’s Eye Gallery presents Field Notes, an exhibition of cyanotype prints by marine scientist and photographer Oriana Poindexter, whose work transforms kelp and other ocean specimens into striking botanical images. A free artist talk begins at 4 p.m., followed by a reception. Free, 11 a.m. July 11 at The Photographer’s Eye Gallery, 326 E. Grand Ave, Escondido.

BLACK MUSIC

Explore the history and influence of Black music in America during Front Row Saturday: Black Music: The Rhythm That Moves America, an engaging blend of live performance and lecture. Free, 5 p.m. July 11 at Carlsbad City Library, 1775 Dove Lane, Carlsbad.

JOURNEY THRU AMERICA

The North Coast Symphony celebrates America’s musical heritage with a pops concert featuring works by George Gershwin and Aaron Copland, Broadway favorites from Oklahoma! and Chicago, and selections inspired by New Orleans, New York City and the American West. $15$18; free for children 18 and younger, 2:30 p.m. July 11 at San Dieguito United Methodist Church, 170 Calle Magdalena, Encinitas.

OPEN STUDIOS

Photographers can sharpen their portrait skills during this open studio session led by exhibiting artists Brandy Sebastian and Susan Hill of the alchemy + light exhibit. Participants should have prior camera experience and bring their own camera. Free, 1 p.m. July 11 at the Library Learning Center, 3368 Eureka Place, Carlsbad.

nation and collaboration during Utopia: Imagining a Perfect World, a weeklong summer camp where participants create dream cities, tell stories through art and design projects inspired by a better future.

$400-$450, beginning at 8:30 a.m. July 13 at the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego, 700 Prospect St, La Jolla.

JUNIOR GOLF CAMP

JULY 12

CONCERTS WITH A CAUSE

The Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of San Dieguito launches its new Concerts With a Cause series with a benefit performance by Ruby and the Red Hots, raising money for local nonprofit organizations through live music. $30-$50, 4 p.m. July 12 at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of San Dieguito, 1036 Solana Drive, Solana Beach.

CRYSTAL RESIN GEODE ART

Create a one-of-a-kind resin geode artwork during this hands-on workshop, where participants choose their own colors and crystals to design a sparkling masterpiece. $108.55, 1 p.m. July 12 at CoLabCrafts, 143 W. Grand Ave., Escondido.

JAZZ EVENSONG

Experience the Anglican Evensong tradition paired with live jazz as the Jazz Evensong Quintet performs music honoring a different jazz legend each week. Free, 4-5:30 p.m. July 12 at St. Michael’s bythe-Sea Episcopal Church, 2775 Carlsbad Blvd, Carlsbad.

SUNDAY FUNDAYS

The City of Vista invites families to enjoy free play, exercise and sports activities during Sunday Fundays, with open access to the field and sports equipment available for all ages. Free, 10 a.m. July 12 at Vista Magnet Middle School, 400 Main St, Vista.

JULY 13

LAND AND SEA PAINTINGS

Learn to capture the light and color of California landscapes during this Studio Arts workshop, where instructor Robin Douglas teaches California Impressionist painting techniques inspired by local mountains and the ocean. All supplies and refreshments are included. $70-$100, 10 a.m. July 13 at Oceanside Museum of Art, 704 Pier View Way, Oceanside.

UTOPIA SUMMER CAMP

Children ages 7 to 9 can explore art, imagi-

performs an intimate unplugged concert featuring the harmonies and classic songs of the legendary rock group. 7 p.m. July 15 at Welk San Diego Theatre, 8860 Lawrence Welk Drive, Escondido.

MOUNTAIN LIONS

Young golfers can build their skills during this fourday summer camp featuring instruction in full-swing, short game and putting, along with on-course play. Equipment, range balls and lunch are included. $95-$320, 9 a.m. July 13 at Brickmans Restaurant & Bar, 1750 San Pablo Drive, San Marcos.

JULY 14

ADOBE DAYS TOURS

Step back into the 1800s during a guided tour of the historic Rancho Buena Vista Adobe, where docents share the architecture, history and cultural heritage of early California ranch life. $15, 10 a.m. July 14 at Rancho Buena Vista Adobe, 1200 Vale Terrace Drive, Vista.

BRIAN PIERINI

Multi-genre saxophonist Brian Pierini performs an evening of jazz, pop and contemporary favorites during a free live performance at L’Auberge Del Mar. Free, 5 p.m. July 14 at L’Auberge Del Mar, 1540 Camino Del Mar, Del Mar.

EL CAMINO QUILTERS

Fiber artist Ann Turley presents “Confessions of the Quilt Police,” a program exploring whimsical art quilting and the creative possibilities of fiber art during the El Camino Quilters Guild monthly meeting. Free, 10 a.m. July 14 at Dove Library, 1775 Dove Lane, Carlsbad.

AI FEMALE FOUNDERS

Female founders share practical strategies for using artificial intelligence to grow and scale their businesses during the AI Female Founders Panel: Scale Smarter, Not Harder. $39.19-$65.87, 5:30 p.m. July 15 at Mintz, 3580 Carmel Mountain Road, Suite 300, San Diego.

BABE RAINBOW

Australian psychedelic rock band Babe Rainbow brings its laid-back blend of surf rock, pop and vintage psych to Belly Up. $32-$56, 8 p.m. July 15 at Belly Up, 143 S. Cedros Ave, Solana Beach.

JULY 15

THE LONG RUN

The Long Run, one of North America’s premier Eagles tribute bands,

Learn about the lives, behavior and conservation of mountain lions during a presentation by Robin Parks, a longtime field volunteer with the Mountain Lion Foundation. Free, 6 p.m. July 15 at Community Park, 13094 Civic Center Drive, Poway.

JULY 16

BEATS ANTIQUE

Beats Antique brings its Metamorphosis Tour to Belly Up, blending world music, electronic beats and hip-hop into a high-energy live performance. $40-$70, 8 p.m. July 16 at Belly Up, 143 S. Cedros Ave, Solana Beach.

HUMAN TRAFFICKING

State Sen. Catherine Blakespear moderates a panel of law enforcement, academic and victim advocacy experts discussing human trafficking in the San Diego region, prevention efforts and resources for survivors. Free, 6 p.m. July 16 at the Joan B. Kroc School of Peace Studies, University of San Diego, 5998 Alcalá Park, San Diego.

KING TAYLOR PROJECT AND THE VINDYS

San Diego soul outfit King Taylor Project joins rock band The Vindys for an evening of soulful vocals, R&B and roots-inspired rock at the California Center for the Arts, Escondido. 7 p.m. July 16 at the California Center for the Arts, 340 N. Escondido Blvd, Escondido.

VINTAGE SWING NIGHT

San Diego Music Award-winning jazz artist Mercedes Moore brings her blend of swing, soul and blues to San Diego Botanic Garden’s Summer Nights series. Guests can enjoy live music, evening garden access, refreshments and picnic-friendly grounds. $5-$20, 5:30 p.m. July 16 at San Diego Botanic Garden, 230 Quail Gardens Drive, Encinitas.

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1. TELEVISION: What is Walter White’s codename in the drama “Breaking Bad”?

1. TELEVISION: What is Walter White’s codename in the drama “Breaking Bad”?

2. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: Which month of the year has the fewest letters in its name?

3. U.S. STATES: Which state is known as the Prairie State?

2. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: Which month of the year has the fewest letters in its name?

4. LANGUAGE: What is the British term for a bike’s training wheels?

1. TELEVISION: What is Walter White’s codename in the drama “Breaking Bad”?

2. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: Which month of the year has the fewest letters in its name?

3. U.S. STATES: Which state is known as the Prairie State?

4. LANGUAGE: What is the British term for a bike’s training wheels?

5. ASTRONOMY: What is the Earth’s only natural satellite?

6. FOOD & DRINK: What is a more common name for the fruit sometimes called “alligator pear”?

7. MOVIES: What kind of creature is Thumper in the animated movie “Bambi”?

8. LITERATURE: What is the name of the python in “The Jungle Book”?

9. GEOGRAPHY: Which countries and islands make up the geographic area known as Oceania?

10. ANATOMY: What is a more common name for cerumen?

Answers

1. Heisenberg.

2. May.

3. Illinois.

5. ASTRONOMY: What is the Earth’s only natural satellite?

3. U.S. STATES: Which state is known as the Prairie State?

4. Stabilisers.

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6. FOOD & DRINK: What is a more common name for the fruit sometimes called “alligator pear”?

5. The Moon.

4. LANGUAGE: What is the British term for a bike’s training wheels?

6. Avocado.

7. Rabbit.

5. ASTRONOMY: What is the Earth’s only natural satellite?

7. MOVIES: What kind of creature is Thumper in the animated movie “Bambi”?

6. FOOD & DRINK: What is a more common name for the fruit sometimes called “alligator pear”?

8. Kaa.

ANATOMY: What is a more common name for cerumen? Answers 1. Heisenberg. 2. May. 3. Illinois.

7. MOVIES: What kind of creature is Thumper in the animated movie “Bambi”?

8. LITERATURE: What is the name of the python in “The Jungle Book”?

Stabilisers. 5. The Moon.

Avocado.

9. GEOGRAPHY: Which countries and islands make up the geographic area known as Oceania?

9. The four regions are Australasia (Australia and New Zealand), Polynesia, Melanesia and Micronesia. 10. Earwax. © 2026 King Features Synd., Inc.

Rabbit. 8. Kaa. 9. The four regions are Australasia (Australia and New Zealand), Polynesia, Melanesia and Micronesia.

10. ANATOMY: What is a more common name for cerumen?

Answers

1. Heisenberg. 2. May.

3. Illinois.

4. Stabilisers. 5. The Moon.

6. Avocado.

7. Rabbit.

8. Kaa.

9. The four regions are Australasia (Australia and New Zealand), Polynesia, Melanesia and Micronesia.

10. Earwax.

© 2026 King Features Synd., Inc.

Singing, my secret desire

Years ago, I stopped singing. I’ve always wanted to sing but my family and friends told me I didn’t sound good. Since then, I’ve been mouthing the words in church. I even faked singing happy birthday while everyone else sang.

I read about “Paul’s Fabulous 3-step vocal method” and reached out. That was four months ago. Now I sing in church every Sunday and happily join in for happy birthday every chance I get. I sang to my husband for the first time. Here’s three things I learned:

STEP ONE: Inner blocks can be removed

My biggest fear was that maybe I didn’t have it in me. I realized I was ok with not having a singing voice, if that was the case. But I was not ok living with a block inside me. Paul gently and easily helped me melt away my inner blocks. As my voice flowed out of me, I was relieved. I felt released.

STEP TWO: Start with what is already working

Paul helped me by first listening to my speaking voice. He told me all the things he liked about it, which really gave me a boost.

He showed me how to use the best parts of my speaking voice and translate those to my singing. As I began to relax more and more, I heard my voice for the first time. I liked how I sounded.

STEP THREE: Open the heart

My secret desire was to sing and make people feel good. Paul helped me to connect my heart with my singing; my voice now comes from a deeper place. This gives me confidence. I look forward to singing a Marvin Gaye song at our next family gathering, and later a duet with my husband.

My husband says he feels how much I love him when I sing. My singing is about helping people feel good. My singing isn’t a secret anymore. - Heather in Encinitas

To find your OWN voice, we can visit paulFAB. com/singing.

The business accelerator fueling San Diego innovation

San Diego has nev er been short on big ideas.

From surf in novations and activewear startups to fitness tech nology, outdoor recreation brands and wellness prod ucts, our region has built an international reputation around healthy living and entrepreneurial spirit. But while most founders know where to go for startup ad vice, many growing compa nies eventually hit a differ ent challenge.

What happens when you’re no longer a startup, but you’re not quite where you want to be?

For more than a decade, SDSI has been helping lo cal businesses answer that question through its Walton Innovation Lab, a 20-week accelerator program de signed specifically for companies in what SDSI calls “The San Diego Lifestyle Industry.”

The program isn’t for people with an idea scribbled on a napkin. It’s for businesses already operating, generating revenue and looking for a path to the next level.

The program is renamed after 14-year Board Chair and NBA Legend Bill Walton, who passed away two years ago and celebrates his philosophy, “The best way to get where you’re going is to ask someone on the way back,”.

That philosophy has become the foundation of a program that has quietly helped 168 companies grow, raise capital, create jobs and navigate the often-challenging transition from startup to scale-up.

Participants are paired with mentor teams made up of experienced founders, executives and industry leaders who provide handson guidance tailored to each company’s specific needs. Think of it as having your own board of advisers without having to build one from scratch.

The results speak for themselves.

Graduates of the Walton Innovation Lab have

gone on to raise more than $90 million in capital, create more than 1,000 jobs and achieve an 80% success rate. Along the way, SDSI mentors contribute roughly 800 hours of mentoring annually, with each company receiving an average of 80 hours of direct support.

Many of the success stories started right here in San Diego.

Parkit, a 2021 graduate, transformed a simple outdoor chair concept into a nationally recognized brand now found in major retailers. SurfDry, a 2025 graduate, is gaining attention throughout the surf industry with innovative wetsuit drying technology. GearHugger leveraged its eco-friendly lubricants and degreasers into distribution with major retailers including Walmart, REI and Dick’s Sporting Goods.

Other graduates include Active Skin Repair, CamerEye, ActivBody, Hookit and The Clubhouse, a sports training facility founded by former professional athletes that has quickly become a destination for hitters

throughout East County.

What makes the Walton Innovation Lab particularly San Diego is the community behind it.

The program reflects the collaborative culture that has long defined the region’s business landscape. Founders aren’t simply completing a curriculum. They’re joining a larger community of brands, leaders, entrepreneurs, mentors who continue supporting alumni, long after graduation. And have the larger mission to work together to move the industry towards its future.

Whether a company is preparing to raise investment capital, strengthen operations, sharpen its business strategy or build industry relationships, the program is designed to provide practical guidance from people who have already faced similar challenges.

For founders who sometimes feel like they’re figuring everything out alone, that kind of access can be transformative.

Applications for the next SDSI Walton Innovation Lab cohort are now

open and will be accepted through Aug. 24.

If you’re building a company in sports, fitness, wellness, outdoor recreation, active lifestyle products or related industries, this may be the opportunity that changes the trajectory of your business.

Sometimes the breakthrough isn’t another product launch or marketing campaign.

Sometimes it’s getting the right people around the table.

To learn more or apply, visit sdsportinnovators.org/ accelerator-program.

With a reputation built on collaborating with some of the world’s most successful and high net-worth individuals, The Swell Property Advisory Team combines a truly innovative approach to buying and selling San Diego Coastal real estate with the work ethic and attention to detail expected from those who are accustomed to only the highest-quality service. Thanks to local expertise and unparalleled knowledge of the region, as well as the drawing power of an experienced team of advisors and the industry’s rising stars, the team has quickly established itself as one of the most formidable boutique agencies in the region.