The Coast News, July 17, 2026

Missing Person

Search continues for nurse

Dive teams find no sign of missing O’side mother

By Samantha Nelson

OCEANSIDE — Dive teams resumed search efforts Monday at Palomar Mountain State Park as authorities continue searching for Angelica Brophy, an Oceanside woman who has been missing since July 6.

Brophy, a registered nurse and mother, was reported missing to the Oceanside Police Department at 9:30 p.m. last Monday evening. Investigators said she was last seen around 3:30 p.m. that day at Harrah’s Resort in Valley Center.

According to police, detectives began following up on leads the following day. On July 8, investigators attempted to ping Brophy’s cellphone, but were unsuccessful, indicating the phone was either turned off or its battery was dead.

On July 9, Brophy’s unoccupied vehicle was found in the parking lot of Palomar Mountain State Park. That discovery prompted search efforts by California State Parks and the San Diego County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue team.

Search crews combed the area July 9 from 7 p.m. to 1:30 a.m., July 10 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and July 11 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., but found no sign of Brophy.

On Sunday, a California State Parks dive team began searching a pond within the 1,862-acre state park. The initial search was unsuccessful, and divers returned Monday with assistance from the San Diego Harbor Police Department.

According to close friend and co-worker Alayna Johnson, Brophy

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Lake Hodges fire fears on the rise

Neighbors say lower water levels leave Del Dios more vulnerable to a major

wildfire

By Samantha Nelson

As the water level at Lake Hodges remains low, neighbors fear what could happen if a wildfire tears through their valley again, as it did nearly two decades ago — this time with a much smaller water barrier to slow the spread.

Efforts continue to urge the City of San Diego, which owns Hodges Dam, to raise the lake level from 280 to 295 feet. The lake’s maximum capacity is 315 feet.

Four years ago, the city completed a risk assessment for Hodges Dam that found its risk score exceeded industry stan-

Vista OKs 15 homes on Bobier, keeps Frog Rock

Beloved roadside boulder remains part of project

By Leo Place

VISTA — A proposal to construct 15 single-family homes at a vacant site along West Bobier Drive earned the Planning Commission’s approval last month, with a commitment from the developer to safeguard a famous frog that currently resides on-site.

This frog in question is no small creature. It’s actually a large, painted boulder visible from the roadway that has served for decades as a community landmark at the city’s western entrance from Oceanside.

Once the site of a single-family home, the 1.67acre parcel at 552 West Bobier Drive has sat largely empty for nearly 20 years, aside from Frog Rock and other large boulders on the north end of the site.

Recently, however, SWS Engineering proposed a project for 15 attached homes on the site, along with dedicated open space and a private road.

Some community members who learned about the project called for Frog Rock to be preserved. One resident, Michael Pawelski, made a video on social media that drew over 100,000 views, sharing his concerns about the rock being removed as a result of the proposed development.

“I just would love if development goes through with 15 attached homes, that the boulders can somehow be preserved. Frog Rock has been beloved by many Vistans who enter that way through Oceanside Boulevard,” Pawelski told the Vista City Council in early June.

At a June 16 Planning Commission meeting, SWS Engineering President Mike Schweitzer addressed the recent social media buzz about Frog Rock and said it would be preserved as part of an open space area onsite along with a walking trail for residents.

imum allowed density of 10 units per acre permitted for the site in the city’s General Plan. SWS Engineering requested a waiver of local zoning requirements that limit the total number of allowed units on the site to 12.

The developer was also granted waivers for other design standards, including no side setbacks rather than the minimum of 5 feet; an average lot size of 3,808 square feet rather than the minimum of 6,000 square feet; and 77% lot coverage, exceeding the 60% maximum.

gray. Some commissioners said the colors looked too busy, while others said they thought the developer created an attractive project.

A couple of residents also raised concerns about the project’s density at this particular site.

One resident, Glenn McGraw, said it looked similar to many other projects that have popped up in Vista.

Oceanside. The site did not need to be rezoned for the project.

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“It was kind of one of the key points when we did the site design to maintain Frog Rock,” Schweitzer said. “We are maintaining all the large granite boulders that are on the property. That was kind of one of the key things we wanted to keep that feel of what the property is.”

He also agreed to add a condition that the homeowners association for the homes would be responsible for maintaining the paint on the rock.

Planning Commissioners unanimously approved the project and thanked the applicant for preserving the frog.

“I’m glad you’re on the record for the frog. It was

a social media sensation. So thank you for that,” said Commission Chair Lisa de Jesus.

“It is an interesting project, and it’s a bit of a tough site,” said Commissioner Bill Martin. “I’m very pleased that the boulders are remaining and incorporated into the site.”

Project details

All of the homes in the project would be two-story, three-bedroom residences, with a driveway and a two-car garage, for a total of four parking spaces per home. The project would also include five guest parking spaces on-site.

The project has a density of nine units per acre, which is less than the max-

As part of the project, the developer would also complete roadway improvements along West Bobier Drive, including a new sidewalk, curb and gutter with enhanced paving. Access to the project would be provided from West Bobier.

Commissioner Carl Redding, who said he lives near the project site and sees it almost every day, said that developing the lot will help beautify the area.

“I think this project anchoring this one corner for Vista is a good thing,” Redding said.

Commissioners had mixed opinions about the proposed colors for the project, which include reddish brown, light brown, and

“I believe that it’s designed for the maximum profit and minimum consideration for the city, but I do understand the need for additional housing. So, it’s a tough cookie,” McGraw said.

The site is surrounded by other residential developments to the north, south and east. The lot directly west is the site of the 323unit Modera Melrose apartment project in the city of

A motorcyclist was killed in a single-vehicle crash late Sunday on San Pasqual Valley Road, authorities said. The crash was reported to the California Highway Patrol at 11:48 p.m. Sunday in the 1200 block of San Pasqual Valley Road. The rider was pronounced dead at the scene. The San Diego County Medical Examiner’s Office was called to investigate. The cause of the crash remains under investigation.

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Letters to the Editor

I’ve been stuck for a while on the seeming lack of balance in columnist Jerome Stocks’ “America at 250” piece. I struggled to put my sense of “the rest of the story” into words that matched what I knew to be true about our 250 years.

I’m not without opinions on this, but I’ll admit I couldn’t write it as clearly as I wanted, so I worked through it with Claude AI. What came out was a sharper version of the balance I’d been reaching for. I wish I could write like that myself.

Here’s the gist of it: “The editorial’s version of American history has a curious gap: For a nation built on rewarding ‘talent, effort, and results,’ it took most of that history for talent to count if you weren’t White, male and Christian.”

None of this means individual effort doesn’t matter. It means the playing field the essay describes as neutral was never neutral. A system that stacks the odds by race, sex and religion and then congratulates the winners on their “merit” isn’t meritocracy — it’s a just-so story that lets the beneficiaries of exclusion feel they earned an advantage they inherited.

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any Encinitans are environmentalists, and I am among them. We all want to live in healthy and beautiful surroundings, and we want that for future generations. To accomplish this goal, we must allocate resources wisely.

Let’s make sure we do that here in Encinitas, because continued spending on the city’s Climate Action Plan (CAP) makes no sense.

Science has shown that the climate has changed since the Earth was formed. What is now Chicago was once covered by ice a halfmile thick. Dinosaur bones have been discovered in the Yukon, which was once tropical. Ice ages have developed and receded in a cyclic pattern over millions of years.

The Earth’s climate is immensely complex and impacted greatly by the sun, the Earth’s orbit, ocean currents and major geologic events. In geologic time, humans are very recent inhabitants. Humans’ ability to control the climate is very limited.

The Encinitas CAP is focused on reducing “greenhouse gases,” specifically carbon dioxide (CO2). CO2 (one carbon atom and two oxygen atoms) has always been a small part of our atmosphere. Nitrogen is 78%, oxygen 21%, and argon 0.93%.

increase plants’ resistance to drought. The benefits of increased atmospheric CO2 are shown using NASA satellite photos of the Earth.

This “greening” trend continues today. The state of California mandates that every city must have a CAP. But many cities do not, and there is no requirement for how much to spend. The CO2 that the CAP seeks to reduce is the same substance that is greening the planet.

The Encinitas CAP costs $600,000 per year from city funds, plus approximately $400,000 more for residents and businesses to comply with CAP rules.

The 20-year CAP program cost is about $20 million. This amount is dwarfed by federal programs, which cost billions every year. Simultaneously, there were no funds to treat Tijuana River sewage, which destroys the environment on land and in the ocean and creates personal health risks.

Encinitas CAP programs are primarily feelgood efforts that have no practical impact. CO2 in the atmosphere has increased by 16% since 2000, as projected (from 370 ppm to 430 ppm). Earth’s wind patterns distribute CO2 evenly across the planet.

have continued to rise as projected, the Earth’s temperatures, which were forecast to increase in parallel with CO2 increases (the “Hockey Stick” phenomenon), have virtually leveled off for the last 20 years.

Catastrophic events such as fires, floods and hurricanes cannot be linked to a slightly warmer climate. Wildfires decreased for many years due to increased surveillance and improved firefighting techniques, resulting in more underbrush that fuels recent fires.

Climate science has not changed, but the public’s understanding is beginning to evolve as economic costs spiral upward. Cold kills about nine times as many humans each year as heat. In about the year 1000, the Medieval Warm Period began. Then, around 1400, a cold period began, known as the “Little Ice Age.” Since about 1850, the Earth’s climate warming cycle has been underway.

Meritocracy is a beautiful idea. It has also, for most of American history, been a myth applied selectively. Enslaved people built the wealth of the antebellum South through forced labor, not “grit.” Women were barred from most professions, from obtaining patents to attending universities, well into the 20th century — not for lack of ability, but because the doors were locked.

Chinese laborers built the transcontinental railroad, then were barred from citizenship by name. Redlining, not merit, decided who could buy a home and build generational wealth. When the essay credits “immigrants arriving with little more than drive and skill,” it should also mention that immigration law itself, from 1790 to 1965, was explicitly designed to prefer White Europeans.

The innovations the essay lists — the lightbulb, the telephone, the genome and the moon landing — are real, but crediting them to “meritocratic culture” alone erases the immigrants, women and Black scientists who did the work without getting the byline: the Black mathematicians at NASA who calculated the trajectories for the moon landing; the immigrant physicists, many fleeing fascism, who built the transistor; and the generations of Indigenous, Black, Latino and Asian American innovators written out of the “great man” story. American greatness was never monocultural. It was made by exactly the pluralism the essay is nervous about.

That’s the real case for DEI: not “checkboxes” over competence but a recognition that talent is evenly distributed even though opportunity historically has not been. It doesn’t lower the bar; it expands who gets to clear it.

The Founders wrote “all men are created equal” while enslaving people and excluding women from the franchise. Honest patriotism finishes the sentence they started.

Steve Bartram is a retired Marine and science teacher

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CO2 comprises less than 0.0005 (1/20 of a percent). CO2 is a clear, odorless component of our atmosphere and does not produce carbon “dust” falling from the sky. It “carbonates” our soft drinks, beer and champagne.

Humans and animals inhale air and extract oxygen from it via their lungs. CO2 is discharged when we exhale. Many of us learned in elementary school about the process of photosynthesis, whereby plants use sunlight, water and CO2 to grow.

Scientific studies clearly demonstrate that higher carbon dioxide levels accelerate plant growth and

Between 2005, when the Kyoto Protocol was adopted, and 2016, when the Paris Accords were signed, China alone constructed 1,579 coal-fired power units with a total capacity of 655 gigawatts. Subsequently, China is constructing an additional 1,055 coal units with a capacity of 609 gigawatts (1,264 gigawatts total).

To put those numbers in perspective, the total U.S. electric generating capacity from all sources (i.e., coal, oil, nuclear, solar, hydro, etc.) is 1,250 gigawatts. Many other developing nations have similar energy programs.

The drastic and costly reductions in carbon dioxide emissions made by the United States and Europe have been overwhelmed by increases in other nations.

Although CO2 levels

The Industrial Age began later, in about 1910. There was never any science to justify calling climate change an “existential threat.” Computer models, which are pseudo-science at best, show a vast array of outcomes, from insignificant warming to warming of several degrees.

Self-serving bureaucrats and activists have bombarded the media with the worst-case scenarios that have virtually no chance of occurring. California, a leader in climate activism, has the highest electricity rates and gasoline prices in the nation.

Encinitas should reallocate CAP funds to genuine environmental programs that also directly benefit our community. Recycling of electronics and plastics could be much improved with minor financial support. Let’s invest our hardearned tax dollars in programs that make economic sense where we can actually see our results.

Denis Lougeay is a retired California professional engineer. He lives in Encinitas.

At the June 24 Encinitas City Council meeting, the council majority voted to reject a staff recommendation to apply for a $4 million grant from the California Department of Housing and Community Development.

Turning away this economic support, especially as federal funding for housing and homelessness declines, is unconscionable.

This decision demonstrates a reflexive hostility toward state agencies and nonprofit partners, driven by an “us vs. them” worldview that demonizes service providers and rejects proven, effective solutions. Encinitans are witnessing a dangerous trend: the rebranding of essential community support as an “industrial complex.” Let us be clear about the alternative. A city that treats vulnerable residents — seniors on fixed incomes, our essential workforce and those facing temporary hardship — as outsiders is not “protecting its character”; it is eroding its foundation.

This is a shift toward exclusionary policymaking that narrows the path for our neighbors to remain in the community they helped build.

The history of Encinitas tells a different story. Tak Sugimoto, the first Japanese American to graduate from San Dieguito High School after World War II, often spoke of the hospitality shown to his family by Magdalena and Paul Ecke Sr.

During the Great Depression, the Eckes supported their workers by providing land to grow food and resources to support their families.

After the bombing of Pearl Harbor, when the Sugimoto family was forced into internment camps, the Eckes stored their possessions and supported them through that harrowing process. The Chevy truck saved from confiscation became a lifeline for the Sugimoto family once they returned home.

At a 2017 City of En-

Roadside memorial honors life of Encinitas teen

By Jordan P. Ingram ENCINITAS

— An Encinitas teenager killed Friday evening after being struck by a vehicle while crossing a stretch of El Camino Del Norte in Olivenhain is being remembered through photographs, flowers and handwritten notes left at a growing roadside memorial near the site of the fatal collision.

The San Diego County Medical Examiner's Office identified the victim this week as Seraphina "Fin" Rose Fadick, 17, of Encinitas.

The collision occurred around 7:16 p.m. in the 2700 block of El Camino Del Norte, just east of Windmill Ranch Road on a semi-rural, two-lane stretch between the Val Sereno County Preserve and Escondido Creek corridor, according to the San Diego County Sheriff's Office.

According to the Medical Examiner, Fadick died from blunt force injuries to the head and was pronounced dead at the scene at 7:23 p.m., minutes after the collision. Her death was ruled an accident.

Sheriff's investigators said a 2025 Nissan Z was traveling westbound on El Camino Del Norte when it struck Fadick as she was crossing the roadway. The driver remained at the scene and was not injured.

Authorities said alcohol and drugs are not believed to have been factors in the

collision, which remains under investigation.

A roadside memorial has since grown near the site of the crash, where flowers, notes and photographs pay tribute to the Encinitas teen's life.

Among the images are photos of Fadick with family and members of Girl Scouts Troop 1258, reflecting an active life spent with relatives and friends.

The San Dieguito River Valley Conservancy has also shared photos over several years showing Fadick participating alongside her parents and siblings in the conservancy's annual Coast

to Crest Challenge, a popular hiking series.

In the wake of Fadick’s death, traffic safety is expected to be a key topic at a community forum on July 22 at the Olivenhain Town Meeting Hall. The meeting, featuring Mayor Bruce Ehlers and Councilmember Marco San Antonio, was organized to address neighborhood concerns about development, traffic and public safety and will give residents an opportunity to ask questions of their elected leaders.

Anyone with information about the collision is asked to contact the San Di-

ego County Sheriff's Office or Crime Stoppers at 888580-8477.

Suspect arraigned in Ramona deaths

An Escondido man suspected of shooting and killing two people in a home in Ramona earlier this week pleaded not guilty in court on July 9, as prosecutors shared more details of the circumstances surrounding the crime.

Ryan Proffitt, 33, has been charged with two

counts of homicide for the deaths of Courtney Chandler, 28, and Nicholas McClure, 32. He entered his not-guilty plea during an arraignment in the El Cajon Courthouse on Thursday afternoon.

According to testimony shared in court by the San Diego County District Attorney’s Office and reported by FOX 5 San Diego, Proffitt called police on Monday evening and reported that he had been involved in a “lover’s quarrel” and that two people were dead.

Deputies responded to the home, located in a military housing development in the 600 block of 11th Street, and discovered Proffitt sitting on the porch drinking a beer. They also found Chandler and McClure inside the home with traumatic gunshot wounds. Both died from their injuries.

Proffitt was arrested at the scene.

According to FOX 5, prosecutors stated that Proffitt and Chandler had lived together and were in an open relationship. They said Proffitt had grown jealous after Chandler began a relationship with McClure, who also had moved in and been living with the couple for around a week and a half.

Prosecutors said Proffitt confronted the two about their relationship with a loaded gun. McClure allegedly charged at Proffitt, who then shot him multiple times before also shooting

Chandler.

Prior to the shooting, Chandler also texted a friend saying that Proffitt had a gun, prosecutors said. Chandler was in the Navy and would have celebrated her 29th birthday on July 24, according to a GoFundMe created by her family to raise money for funeral expenses. They described her as “the life of the party,” and a lover of the outdoors, fishing and hunting, the military, and anime.

“Her loss has shattered our family, and we are doing everything we can to honor her memory while navigating unimaginable grief,” her family wrote on the GoFundMe.

McClure’s mother told FOX 5 that her son was a good man who was raised in Kentucky and had moved to San Diego while taking automotive classes as he worked to “find his way.”

Proffitt’s next hearing is scheduled for July 16..

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San Marcos Chamber

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Meet Scott Barnes

If you’ve attended a San Marcos Chamber of Commerce event recently, chances are you’ve met Scott Barnes.

As the Chamber’s membership director, Barnes spends much of his time welcoming new members, introducing business owners to one another and making sure people don’t just attend events but leave with meaningful connections.

“The business owners are my favorite part of the job,” Barnes said. “San Marcos is such a melting pot. I get to meet people with incredible stories about how they ended up building a business here.”

Barnes joined the Chamber in February 2025 after a career that took him through retail management, technology, marketing and sales. That diverse background has helped him relate to entrepreneurs from nearly every industry.

His approach is simple: be visible, be helpful and build relationships.

That means attending community events, connecting members with potential partners and helping businesses become more engaged in the community. One of his favorite moments is watching Chamber members strike up conversations that lead to new opportunities.

“There’s nothing better than seeing our members engage with one another,” Barnes said. “That’s when you really see the Chamber at work.”

Those relationships often extend beyond business.

“I’ll catch myself saying, ‘My friend is doing this,’ when I actually mean one of our members,” he said with a laugh. “That’s just the kind of camaraderie we’ve built.”

The San Marcos Chamber operates with a small staff but supports a busy calendar of networking events, educational programs and community partnerships. Monthly offerings include Coffee Connections, members-only luncheons, networking mixers and ribbon-cutting ceremonies. The Chamber also hosts a Young Professionals group, partners with California State University San Marcos on its Leadership Workshop program and invests in the community through initiatives such as Rising Stars, which awards scholarships to local K-12 students.

State OKs Carlsbad airport rules

By Leo Place CARLSBAD —

Barnes also works closely with city leaders, elected officials and community organizations.

“It’s rewarding to be part of something that’s bigger than just the Chamber,” he said.

A San Diego native, Barnes graduated from Mira Mesa High School before beginning a career with Ralphs grocery stores. After a decade in retail, he reinvented himself as a Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer and trainer, teaching professionals from companies including Hewlett Packard, Microsoft, Intel and NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory. He later owned a marketing agency, served as marketing director for a biotechnology company and spent more than a decade in sales.

Today, Barnes enjoys experimenting with artificial intelligence tools and workflow automation, always looking for ways to work more efficiently.

Outside the office, Barnes is happiest near the ocean. A lifelong surfer, he also spent several years raising his two sons in Bend, Oregon, before returning to North County.

Whether he’s talking business, swapping surf stories or cheering on the Padres, Barnes is known for making people feel welcome.

Ask around the Chamber office and they’ll tell you one more thing about him: He loves telling jokes. Whether they’re actually funny is still open for debate.

To learn more about the San Marcos Chamber of Commerce, upcoming events and membership opportunities, visit the Chamber online or attend one of its monthly networking events. You may leave with a new business connection and perhaps a new friend.

The California Coastal Commission has approved updated use regulations for the McClellan-Palomar Airport that the Carlsbad City Council first adopted in 2024, amid ongoing disputes with San Diego County over expanded commercial airport activities.

McClellan-Palomar Airport is owned by the county but operates within Carlsbad city boundaries. The changes adopted by the city included updates to its zoning, General Plan, and Local Coastal Program to strengthen the city’s authority over land use and potential airport expansion.

These amendments clarified that the City Council retains authority over airport permits, limited the airport’s development to existing boundaries as a general aviation facility, updated the definitions of “airport” and “airport expansion,” and required conditional use permits for any new or expanded airport-related activities.

While some of the changes took effect after the city’s adoption, changes to the LCP Implementation Plan required approval from the Coastal Commission. The commission unanimously approved the amendments as part of the consent calendar at its July 9 monthly meeting in Ventura.

Staff clarified that the commission is not issuing an opinion about any current or future airport operations or expansion proposals, or authorizing any changes to airport activities.

“The proposed implementation plan amendment does not authorize any physical development or alter airport operations,” said Karl Schwing, director of the San Diego district for the Coastal Commission.

This item was originally supposed to go before the commission in March, but was delayed so commission staff could address concerns outlined in a letter from the County of San Diego.

In their letter, the county claimed the city’s new definitions of “airport”

ready allow the operations.

C4FA filed a second lawsuit in January challenging the county’s approval of a separate ground lease with United Airlines for twice-daily service to Denver and San Francisco. Last month, the group filed a third lawsuit against the county for allowing American Airlines to add two additional round-trip flights between Carlsbad and Phoenix. These second and third lawsuits raised concerns similar to those in the first lawsuit.

and “airport expansion,” as well as other amendments, would prevent the county from making necessary safety improvements at the airport

Back in 2021, the county approved an airport master plan that would add a runway extension, runway shift, and Emergency Materials Arresting System (EMAS), which adds crushable material to the end of the runway to stop an aircraft that overshoots.

In response, the Coastal Commission noted that its approval addresses only the city’s LCP Implementation Plan and its consistency with the certified Land Use Plan.

“... [it] does not extend to adjudicating disputes over airport operations, permitting authority, or federal aviation requirements, particularly given that McClellan-Palomar Airport lies outside the Coastal Zone,” a commission staff report stated.

The Carlsbad Jet Center also sent a letter to the commission, raising concerns about the scope of their review of airport uses.

“We are concerned that the proposed amendment raises significant questions regarding its interaction with federal aviation law and regulations, the Airport’s federal obligations, and pending litigation that extend beyond the scope of this proceeding.”

Disputes over county operations at McClellan-Palomar have been ongoing for years and date back to the airport’s annex-

ation in 1978. Under the annexation agreement, the county agreed to obtain a conditional use permit from the city for airport operations and any potential expansions.

The subsequent 1980 permit required city approval for any changes or developments outside its scope. However, in 2018, the county Board of Supervisors updated the airport master plan to change the airport’s classification from a B-II medium-sized facility to one capable of handling larger jets (D-III), and to extend the runway by up to 800 feet.

Citizen watchdog group Citizens for a Friendly Airport (C4FA) filed a lawsuit in response and, in 2021, obtained a partial legal victory when the court determined that the county must amend its conditional use permit for the airport before changing its design standard.

Lawsuits have continued over the county’s recent leases with airlines.

A January 2025 lawsuit by C4FA, which the city of Carlsbad has also joined, challenged the county board’s approval of a twoyear lease with American Airlines, allowing its regional subsidiary, Envoy Air, to operate daily flights between Carlsbad and Phoenix using 76-seat Embraer 175 aircraft.

The lawsuit alleges the county failed to obtain a required amendment to the airport’s conditional use permit from the city before approving the lease, and inadequately analyzed impacts related to aircraft noise, air quality, traffic and other environmental concerns.

The county and American Airlines have argued that existing approvals al-

Carlsbad officials said in a letter to the commission that their approval is needed to make city planning documents regarding the airport consistent, not to make any changes to current airport operations.

When it comes to boundaries, the amendments remove airports as an allowable land use in several zones surrounding the airport, including the EA Exclusive Agriculture, CT Commercial Tourist, and CM Heavy Commercial-Limited Industrial zones; adds airports as an allowable use in PM Planned Industrial and the M Industrial zones; and removes Air courier services from the PM zone, except with a conditional use permit within the boundary of the McClellan-Palomar Airport.

“This will help provide for the orderly development of McClellan-Palomar Airport while simultaneously protecting the public health, safety, and welfare in the area surrounding the airport,” wrote Carlsbad Director of Community Development Mike Strong.

City official seeks airport safety review

Carlsbad City Councilmember Kevin Shin has sent a letter to the San Diego County Board of Supervisors seeking greater clarity about emergency services at McClellan-Palomar Airport.

In the July 13 letter, Shin asked the county to bring together the agencies involved in responding to emergencies at the airport.

“My purpose for writing is not to assert that deficiencies exist,” Shin wrote. “Rather, it is to request that you convene a discussion among the various agencies that respond to airport incidents, including the City of Carlsbad, San Diego County Regional Airport Authority Administration and San Diego County Fire Protection District, to ensure the necessary cooperation and collaboration framework is in place concerning emergency services at Palomar Airport.”

Shin told The Coast News that, as a retired fire captain serving on the City Council, he felt he was “the right guy in the right place at the right time” to start the conversation, hoping to “un-

Jacob

SDA grad wins first Emmy

By Staff

ENCINITAS — Former San Dieguito Academy student Jacob Clark has earned a regional Emmy Award for his television news reporting less than two years after graduating from college.

Clark, a Cardiff-bythe-Sea native and a 2025 graduate of American University, received the honor June 27 at the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Pacific Southwest Chapter Emmy Awards at the Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines.

Clark works as a weekend anchor and political reporter for KGETTV in Bakersfield. He joined the station shortly after graduating from college as a political reporter covering Kern County before being promoted to weekend anchor, where he anchors weekend newscasts, presents weather forecasts and continues reporting.

Clark and his colleagues received the Emmy in the Continuing Coverage category for “The Scrivner Saga: A Community Seeking Justice,” which documented community reaction following the sentencing of former Kern County Supervisor Zack Scrivner, who was convicted in a child sexual abuse case.

The continuing coverage examined the impact of the case on the community and followed developments after Scrivner’s sentencing. The category recognizes sustained reporting on a significant news event over an extended period.

“It was a tremendous privilege to win this award, and I am incredibly grateful to my colleagues and news director at KGET,” Clark said.

Clark attended San Dieguito Academy before studying broadcast journalism at American University in Washington, D.C. After graduating in 2025, he joined KGET, a Nexstar Media Group television station serving Bakersfield and surrounding communities in Kern County.

The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences’ Pacific Southwest Chapter recognizes excellence in local television journalism.

Landlord accused of rejecting vouchers

By Summer Hu

OCEANSIDE — A national nonprofit watchdog group on Monday accused Greystar, the largest apartment manager in the U.S., of violating fair housing laws in several states by refusing to accept Housing Choice vouchers.

The Housing Rights Initiative filed 114 housing discrimination complaints against Greystar, including 53 in California. Two of the California complaints involve Alta O’side, a Greystar-managed apartment community at 1001 N. Coast Highway in Oceanside.

According to HRI, investigators alleged the Oceanside property refused to accept Housing Choice vouchers or imposed unlawful conditions on voucher holders during undercover testing.

The complaints were filed with civil rights agencies in California, Hawaii, Maryland, Michigan, New Jersey, Virginia and Washington, D.C. They allege Greystar violated state and local “source of income” laws, which prohibit landlords from discriminating against applicants based on lawful sources of income, including Housing Choice vouchers.

“Greystar has been committing mass civil rights violations at a scale unlike anything our organization has ever seen. We have never encountered a landlord that operates with such brazen contempt and hostility toward the rule of law as Greystar,” HRI Founder and Executive Director Aaron Carr said in a press release.

Carr told The Coast News that HRI aims to halt Greystar’s alleged discriminatory practices, open its apartments to voucher holders and establish a government-backed task force to ensure the company’s compliance with the law.

People who use housing vouchers — government-funded housing subsidies for low-income families, older adults and people with disabilities — are among the most vulnerable people in the country, Carr said.

Greystar oversees 1.1 million units nationwide, according to its website. If the company complies with fair housing laws, voucher holders will have more housing options, Carr said.

“Everyone deserves a place to live, especially those that lack income,” Carr said.

According to HRI, the complaints stem from an undercover testing campaign that began in October 2025. Investigators posing as prospective renters called Greystar-managed properties to ask whether Housing Choice vouchers could be used to pay rent.

In dozens of calls, leasing staff allegedly said vouchers were not accepted, imposed unlawful conditions on voucher holders or refused to count voucher assistance toward minimum income requirements.

In some instances, leasing agents told testers they would not count voucher assistance toward minimum income requirements, according to HRI.

HRI said several of the recorded calls cited in the complaints were made as recently as early July. The nonprofit has made audio recordings and a list of the alleged violations public and said its investigation remains ongoing, with additional complaints possible.

“Our investigation into Greystar revealed that its discriminatory practices are a part of a much larger pattern of source of income discrimination across housing markets, nationwide,” HRI Program Development Director Akash Patel said in the press release.

“When housing providers unlawfully refuse to consider applicants simply because they use a voucher, they erect barriers that undermine these proven benefits and deny families access to housing opportunities that the law is designed to protect,” said Brian Corman, a partner at Cohen Milstein Sellers & Toll, the law firm working with HRI.

According to Carr, Greystar’s alleged discriminatory practices can contribute to homelessness, increasing law enforcement and health care costs, and ultimately raising taxes for residents in Oceanside and across California. He said residents can help by raising concerns about housing discrimination with local government officials and agencies.

The complaints also come after the California Civil Rights Department announced a January settlement with Greystar California requiring the company to review its tenant-screening policies, provide additional fair housing training, and pay $10,000 to resolve a complaint alleging that a rental application was improperly denied because of an applicant’s criminal history. Greystar did not admit liability.

A Greystar spokesperson, in a statement, disputed the allegations.

“Greystar remains committed to fair housing practices in everything we

do. Greystar provides training and expects our team members to comply with all applicable laws,” the spokesperson told HousingWire.

HRI said it expects civil rights agencies and attorneys general in the seven jurisdictions to review the complaints and determine whether to pursue enforcement actions. As of publication, no agency had announced formal enforcement action or filed a lawsuit based on the administrative complaints.

Encinitas warns about energy scams

The City of Encinitas is receiving an increasing number of reports of energy-efficiency and electrification scams, according to a fraud alert posted Monday on the city’s Instagram page.

Residents have reported encounters with scammers who claim to represent government officials and promote misleading deals and programs. The city said no contractors are offering energy efficiency or electrification programs on its behalf.

If residents encounter anyone attempting to collect financial or personal information, enter their homes to “check electric panels” or “evaluate which appliance they qualify for,” or claiming to administer an energy efficiency rebate program, the city recommends contacting the agency directly to verify the claim and reporting any suspected fraud.

“It is recommended to avoid using any contact information provided by the solicitor and instead rely on a phone number or website

known to be legitimate,” the post states.

— Summer Hu

Victims in fatal crashes identified

Authorities have publicly identified nine people who died in San Diego-area traffic accidents in recent weeks.

The most recent fatality occurred Saturday in eastern San Diego County, according to the San Diego County Medical Examiner’s Office. Shortly after 9:30 p.m., 30-year-old Sergio Wright of Chula Vista was involved in a solo crash while driving east on Interstate 8 near Ribbonwood Road in Boulevard. He was transported to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

A day earlier, a sports car struck and killed a 17-year-old pedestrian in Encinitas. Seraphina Fadick was crossing El Camino Del Norte in the 2700 block when she was hit by a westbound 2025 Nissan Z at about 7:15 p.m. Friday, according to the Medical Examiner’s Office and the San Diego County Sheriff’s Office. She died at the scene.

Shortly after 10 p.m. last Wednesday, 53-yearold Kristina Rozzo of Vista was killed in a single-vehicle crash on state Route 79 south of Linton Road in Warner Springs, according to the Medical Examiner’s Office.

About 11 hours earlier, another solo crash claimed the life of 18-year-old Mauricio Hernandez Montes, who died at the scene of a collision at about 11:20 a.m. in the 13200 block of Proctor Valley Road in Jamul, according to the Medical Examiner’s Office.

At about 3:45 p.m. on July 5, 70-year-old Thomas McDonald of El Cajon was killed in a solo motorcycle crash on state Route 67 near San Vicente Reservoir, south of Slaughterhouse Canyon Road in Lakeside, authorities said.

Shortly before 1:30 a.m. that same day, a van struck and killed 42-year-old Rashad Pierce in the 7400 block of Clairemont Mesa Boulevard in Kearny Mesa, according to the Medical Examiner’s Office and the San Diego Police Department. He died at the scene. At about 1:30 p.m. on July 3, 58-year-old Pete Frank of El Cajon suffered fatal injuries in a two-vehicle crash in the 2000 block of East Mission Bay Drive, just east of Fiesta Island. He was transported to Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, where he died about an hour later.

Earlier that day, 52-year-old Andrew Netherton was killed in a solo motorcycle crash in the 4400 block of state Route 78 in Julian. He was pronounced dead at the scene at about 12:30 a.m..

Shortly before 5 p.m. on June 23, 41-year-old Isrrael Trujillo Figueroa was seriously injured when the electric bicycle he was riding collided with a car at East Palomar Street and Raven Avenue in Chula Vista. He was taken to Scripps Mercy Hospital in San Diego, where he died on the afternoon of July 4.

— City News Service

Pets of the Week

COTIJA is the pet of the week at Rancho Coastal Humane Society. The 3-year-old, 50-pound male cattle dog mix was transferred to the shelter after he was found as a stray, went unclaimed at an overcrowded shelter and needed a new placement.

Cotija is a medium-energy dog who enjoys napping, cuddling and playing with other dogs. Intelligent and active, he needs both physical exercise and mental stimulation, along with a structured routine.

The $145 adoption fee includes a medical exam, neuter, up-to-date vaccinations and a registered microchip. Visit Rancho Coastal Humane Society, 389 Requeza St, Encinitas, call 760-753-6413 or visit SDpets.org for more info.

The kennels and cattery are open from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily except Tuesday. MIMOSA is the Helen Woodward Animal Center’s pet of the week. The 16-month-old calico is an affectionate, playful cat seeking her forever home. Friendly with everyone who visits her condo, she especially loves toys and, according to her caretakers, will chase a feather wand “to the end of the Earth.”

Mimosa’s adoption fee is $385, plus a $36 microchipping fee. Helen Woodward Animal Center, 6461 El Apajo Road, is open seven days a week from noon to 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday through Sunday. For more info, call 858-756-4117, ext. 1, or visit animalcenter.org.

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COLLEGE GRADUATES

The following students graduated from their respective universities: William Terrence Yingling McCormick of Carlsbad from Furman University in South Carolina; Carlyn Ereso of Encinitas from Linfield University in Oregon; Fioni Hansen and John Ware, both of San Diego, from the University of Tampa in Florida; and Parks Odenweller of Del Mar, Gavin Ryder and Nathan Lesher of Solana Beach, and Henry Vercoe and Brooke Waldhelm of Carlsbad from the University of Mississippi.

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In loving memory of Delphine Patricia (Valles Key) Lloyd Entered into Rest: May 10, 2026

Delphine Lloyd spent Mother’s Day, her last day on earth, visiting with her children and grandchildren.

Delphine’s family was the most important part of her rich and full life. She loved her family fiercely and deeply.

A native New Yorker,

Delphine worked in the glamour of the Harness Racing world where she met her future husband and father of her children, Russell Valles Key.

Every summer Delphine organized incredible cross-country road trips so the family could watch their father as he raced.

Delphine always took full advantage of the cultures in every area of the country where they’d spend their summers, frequenting museums, libraries, parks, and attending theatrical productions.

The family moved to North San Diego County in 1960.

Delphine became known as a glittering star at the San Dieguito Little Theatre in Del Mar and

FACULTY HONORS

The following students earned faculty honors, which is awarded to those who earn a 4.0 or greater grade point average, for the spring semester at the Georgia Institute of Technology: Kian Chakamian of Rancho Santa Fe, Garrett Warner of Encinitas, Zaiden Dee of Carlsbad, and Mika Okamoto and Sahil Samar of San Diego.

DEAN’S LIST

The following students made the dean’s list at their respective universities: Madison Sawyer of Vista at the University of Alaska Fairbanks; Fioni Hansen of San Diego at the University of Tampa in Florida; Keanu Delos Santos of Oceanside, Jason Dickerson of Solana Beach and Noah Gabriel of San Diego at Oregon Institute of Technology; and Krish Patil and Anthony Yoo of San Diego at Georgia Institute of Technology.

SUMMER SHAKESPEARE

The Theatre School at North Coast Repertory Theatre presents William Shakespeare’s “The Winter’s Tale.” Edited by Benjamin Cole, the play is described as a “tragicomedy” that tells the story of a “heartbreaking tragedy rescued by lovestruck buffoonery.” Performances run from July 16 to Aug. 1.

The cast features Gabriel Bergseid, Bex Balsdon, Kai Bunyak, Landon Friis, Charlotte Larson, Ryan Mattes, Alice Price, Isabella Podesta, Nicole Sample, Harper Smith, Roman Sooben, Phoebe Thomas and Jackson Young.

FOURTH CLEANUP

More than 165 volunteers joined I Love A Clean San Diego for Morning Af-

Encinitas, fundraising, serving on the Board of Directors, starting a children’s theater and, of course, acting and singing. Professionally, Delphine started as a Savings and Loan teller in Del Mar, working her way up to Vice President and Branch Manager in Rancho Bernardo, later moving into Real Estate. She continued to work into her late 80s, maintaining the beauty and energy of a much younger agent as she served her many clients.

Married for 44 years to her beloved John Wakefield Lloyd, and inheriting three more beautiful daughters from him, Delphine and John had 13 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren.

ter Mess, a post-Fourth of July community cleanup at Fiesta Island in partnership with Surfrider San Diego. Together, the volunteers removed 526 pounds of litter, preventing trash from entering waterways and harming coastal ecosystems.

The most commonly found items are the size of a dime, including cigarette butts, plastic wrappers and bottle caps. Also found were balloons, metal scraps and stadium chairs.

DENTAL PRACTICE

FINANCIAL OFFICER

John Siddall is the new chief financial officer for Neighborhood Healthcare, a regional federally qualified health center. He brings two decades of financial leadership experience and is taking over for Lisa Daigle, who is retiring. Siddall previously served as CFO for Tiburcio Vasquez Health Center in the Bay Area.

PET CARE

Dentist CJ Small is taking over a dental practice at 607 Cassidy Street in South Oceanside for Scott Carmichael, who is retiring after working for 39 years serving the community.

Small grew up in Encinitas, graduated from La Costa Canyon High School, played Division 1 lacrosse at Villanova University, completed prehealth studies at Chapman University and received his final degree from the University of the Pacific, Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry in San Francisco. He now lives in South Oceanside with his wife, where they live with their two young children. He shared words about taking over the practice: “I truly believe in building strong, trusting relationships with patients and I strive to provide the best possible care for their health and well-being.

“This is my home and I love this community. My goal is to help and educate patients about their oral health to improve their lives.”

Patricia Ann Wert, 86, of Oceanside, CA, born on August 29, 1939 died on June 16, 2026

Patricia Ann Dinsmore Encinitas July 5, 2026

Martha Aurora Soto Vista July 3, 2026

Carlsbad-based veterinarian Germaine Germundson is providing mobile pet end-of-life care to families in the community. Originally born in Southern California, she spent part of her childhood in Switzerland, where she helped her uncle with his large and small animal practice there.

She has returned to the area to join CodaPet, a network of veterinarians who provide in-home pet euthanasia and other services –and remove the stress of a final car ride or clinic visit when a pet’s health is already declining.

HEALTH PARTNERS

TrueCare, a local nonprofit community health center, is expanding its services through Community as Medicine, an evidence-based wellness program made available through a local partnership with the Joe and Mary Mottino Family YMCA in Oceanside.

The program connects patients with coaching, social support and healthy lifestyle resources that are designed to improve longterm health.

Richard Edward Moore Carlsbad July 8, 2026

Robert Joseph Maxwell San Marcos July 1, 2026

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OCEANSIDE High School interior offensive line

the University of Michigan over Washington and Utah. Courtesy photo

O’side lineman commits to UM

By Noah Perkins

OCEANSIDE — Before sunrise during the offseason, Oceanside High senior interior offensive lineman Lincoln Mageo runs the steps at the Junior Seau Pier Amphitheatre. After the workout, he heads to the beach below — a stretch of sand that, he said, has been part of his life since he was 5 years old.

On July 11, Mageo returned to the amphitheater to announce the next step in his football journey.

Before a packed crowd at the Oceanside Samoan Cultural Celebration, the nearly 6-foot-4, 300-pound lineman committed to the University of Michigan.

“When I thought about when and where I should commit, I thought about my journey and about always wanting to put my school and my city on the map,” Mageo told The Coast News. “I wanted a place I could share this moment with my city, and the Samoan Cultural Celebration was the perfect place to do it. It was a full-circle moment.”

“For the next years of my life, I will be taking my academic and athletic career to …” Mageo said before reaching for a Michigan hat. Its navy blue was just a shade darker than the Oceanside tank top he wore, with “Oceanside” stretched across the front.

“I felt my top three schools would all do a good job developing me as a football player, but Michigan was the place that would develop me on and off the field and prepare me for life after football,” Mageo said.

“I also couldn’t pass up the chance to be coached by Coach Jim Harding. He had two offensive linemen

drafted in the first round this year, and he’s coached them since they were freshmen.”

While Mageo’s size and recruiting profile have drawn national attention, fellow Oceanside lineman Lotu Seumalo said his greatest value to the Pirates is his leadership.

“Lincoln is a great offensive lineman overall. He helps everyone remember their assignments, motivates us before every offensive period and is just a great teammate to play next to,” Seumalo previously told The Coast News. “Off the field he’s cool and funny, but once we step on the field, he takes everything personally. Without him, our offensive line just isn’t the same.”

A four-star recruit, Mageo chose Michigan over fellow finalists Utah and Washington after emerging as one of the nation’s top offensive line prospects.

Ranked as high as No. 242 nationally by Rivals, he is widely regarded as one of the country’s top interior offensive linemen and premier run blockers.

An official visit to Ann Arbor in early June helped solidify Mageo’s decision after he spent time with Michigan’s new coaching staff.

With his commitment, Mageo became the 21st member of Michigan’s 2027 recruiting class.

With Mageo leading the way in the trenches, Oceanside finished 7-5 last season, captured the Avocado League East championship with a perfect 4-0 record, blanked crosstown rival El Camino 22-0 and opened the CIF San Diego Section playoffs with a 3514 victory over Holtville.

The Pirates open the 2026 season at home against Granite Hills on Aug. 21.

Sports

Del Mar kicks off 87th season

Summer meet opens today with marquee races

By Leo Place

DEL MAR — Del Mar’s seaside oval is gearing up for its 87th summer racing season, kicking off with an exciting Opening Day on Friday and continuing through the weekend.

This year’s expanded 32-day season runs from July 17 through Sept. 7. Following the Friday-to-Sunday opening weekend, races will take place each week from Thursday to Sunday until closing weekend, which runs from Thursday through Labor Day Monday.

Last year's 31-day summer meet attracted more than 513,000 fans and generated more than $535 million in all-sources wagering. In 2025, Opening Day drew a sellout crowd of 21,209 and produced a record $24.2 million betting handle.

This year, attendees will have an assortment of wagering options throughout the summer, including classic Win/Place/Show bets and six multi-race exotics, according to the Del Mar Thoroughbred Club. Exotics include the Early and Late Pick Four, the Early and Late Pick Five, and the Pick Six, which regularly result in million-dollar-plus pools on weekends.

For the first time this year, attendees also have the $3 All Turf Pick 3 as a betting option for the last three races on the card, every day.

“We’re anticipating another summer season of

large wagering pools and big payouts,” said Bill Navaro, Del Mar Thoroughbred Club director of mutuels. “From Show bets to multirace exotics, there’s something for everyone at Del Mar.”

On Friday, the gates to the track will open at 11:30 a.m. Smartly dressed attendees will have the chance to enter the Opening Day hat contest, enjoy drinks in the Plaza de Mexico, and cast their bets before the first post at 2 p.m.

Opening Day will see over 100 horses entered for 10 different races, including the return of the highly anticipated $150,000 Caesars Sportsbook Oceanside Handicap, a one-mile turf race. The favorite for the Oceanside Handicap is bay colt Bust Out, the

top-weighted entry owned by Jacob and Timothy Pegram, jockeyed by Emissael Jaramillo, and trained by Mike McCarthy. Another closely-watched race of the opening weekend will be Saturday’s San Diego Handicap, the one-and-one-sixteenths-mile dirt race with a $300,000 purse. The favorite in the seven-horse race is multiple-time stakes winner Journalism, ridden by Umberto Rispoli and also trained by Mike McCarthy. Following the San Diego Handicap is the Grade II, $200,000 San Clemente Handicap, the one-mile turf race featuring 11 fillies, including favorite Ground Support, ridden by Adam Beschizza and trained by Kelsey Danner.

This year, Del Mar’s Signature $1 million Pacific

Classic — the crown jewel of the summer meet — will take place on Aug. 22 rather than Labor Day weekend as in years past. The same variety of Graded stakes races will be offered on the card for the Grade I race. First post is at 2 p.m. daily — including Fridays — except on the final weekend, when it takes place at 1:30 p.m.

A variety of trackside events take place throughout the summer, including new events such as Family Fun Day on July 26, Turf & Surf Fest on Aug. 8, and BBQ and Beer Fest on Sept. 5.

Every Friday, attendees can also enjoy happy-hour deals on select drinks until 4 p.m., plus additional deals for Turf Club members.

For tickets and more information, visit dmtc.com.

Ahn chases first SoCal Pro title

By Noah Perkins

For Alyssa Ahn, the final stop of the SoCal Pro Series brought her back to North County.

The Torrey Pines High School graduate competed last week at Rancho Santa Fe Tennis Club, continuing a journey that has taken her from TPHS to Stanford and the U.S. Open.

The Rancho Santa Fe event, held from July 6-12, served as the finale of the seven-tournament SoCal Pro Series, bringing together collegiate players and aspiring professionals from across the country and around the world.

Ahn, the tournament’s No. 5 seed, opened the event with a comeback victory, defeating UCLA transfer Jessica Bernales 6-3, 2-6, 6-4.

After falling behind 4-1 in the deciding set, Ahn won the final five games to move into the second round.

and playing No. 2 singles during her freshman season at Stanford.

Her experience at the U.S. Open gave her a chance to compete alongside many of the sport’s top players.

“It was unbelievable,” Ahn said. “I never really imagined myself to be playing in the (US Open) main draw so it was really surreal. Surrounded by top-level pros. In the locker room, Iga’s (Swiatek) locker was right next to mine, which is, like, crazy.”

I think I just fought really hard in that third set to pull it out.”

The victory came after Ahn lost in the opening round of the previous SoCal Pro Series event at Barnes Tennis Center, just days after reaching the singles final in Claremont.

… to help me work on my competitiveness and mental toughness,” Ahn said. “I don’t know how many years I’ve been playing these, but I’m ready to win one, my first title. It’s not easy but I’m really trying. That’s a big goal of mine.”

“Just walking around amongst, like, the best players in the world that I watched on TV was something that I’ll never forget,” she added. “I actually think about it, like, a lot as motivation to somehow try to get back to that level and stage.”

“It was really important for me,” Ahn said. “First rounds are always tough, you know, to get the nerves out. The tennis wasn’t necessarily the best today, but

Ahn has competed in every season of the SoCal Pro Series since its launch in 2022.

“It’s sad that this SoCal Pro Series is coming to an end, but just hoping for as many matches as possible

The 2025 Torrey Pines graduate entered the tournament after a breakthrough year that included winning the USTA Billie Jean King Girls’ 18s National Championships, earning a wild card into the U.S. Open women’s singles main draw

Ahn’s run in Rancho Santa Fe ended in the quarterfinals against Alina Shcherbinina, who entered the match having won three consecutive SoCal Pro Series singles titles. The tournament’s finale on Sunday produced cham-

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING (City Council)

The San Marcos City Council will hold the following public hearing in the City Council Chambers located at the San Marcos City Hall, 1 Civic Center Drive, San Marcos, CA 92069 at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 28, 2026.

Project No: TMP 2491

Applicant: Vallecitos Town Center Street Maintenance District

Request: CONFIRMING THE DIAGRAM AND ASSESSMENT AND PROVIDING FOR THE LEVY OF THE ANNUAL ASSESSMENT OF VALLECITOS TOWN CENTER STREET MAINTENANCE DISTRICT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027

Environmental Determination: Categorically exempt from CEQA as per Section 15301, Class 1 of the California Code of Regulations (CCR), maintenance of existing facilities.

Location of Property: The properties subject to the Vallecitos Town Center Street Maintenance District are indicated in the attached Vicinity Map; additional inclusion information is available at the contact below.

Further information about this notice can be obtained from Finance Director, Donna Apar, by calling (760) 7441050 extension 3133, or via email dapar@sanmarcosca.gov

Public Comment: To submit a comment in writing, please email cityclerk@sanmarcosca.gov and write “Public Comment” in the subject line. In the body of the email, include project number “TMP 2491” and/or the title of the item as well as your comments. All comments received via email by 12:00 PM on July 23rd will be included in the Public Hearing for the item.

The City of San Marcos is committed to making its programs, services and activities accessible to individuals with disabilities. If you require accommodation to participate in a public hearing or any other city program, service, or activity, please contact the ADA Coordinator at (760) 744-1050.

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CITY OF ENCINITAS DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT

505 S. Vulcan Avenue, Encinitas, CA 92024

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

City Hall Hours: Monday through Thursday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM and every other Friday (7/24, 8/7 etc.) 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM

NOTICE OF PENDING ACTION ON ADMINISTRATIVE APPLICATION AND COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT

PROJECT NAME: Free ADU; CASE NUMBER: CDPNF-008954-2026; FILING

DATE: 04/28/2026; APPLICANT: Marvin W. Free and Janine Free, Trustees of Free Family Trust Dated June 27, 1990 ; LOCATION: 467 Ocean view Ave (APN: 256-313-09-00);

PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Coastal development permit for the conversion of an existing art studio to a detached 661-square-foot accessory dwelling unit, including a 213-squarefoot addition; ZONING/OVERLAY: Residential 3 (R-3, Coastal Zone, Special Study); 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) 943-2244 or ecisneros@encinitasca.gov

PRIOR TO 5:00 PM ON MONDAY, July 27, 2026, ANY INTERESTED PERSON MAY REVIEW THE APPLICATION AND PRESENT TESTIMONY, ORALLY OR IN WRITING, TO THE DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT. WRITTEN TESTIMONY IS PREFERRED IN ORDER TO HAVE A RECORD OF THE COMMENTS RECEIVED.

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

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

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

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING (City Council)

The San Marcos City Council will hold the following public hearing in the City Council Chambers located at the San Marcos City Hall, 1 Civic Center Drive, San Marcos, CA 92069 at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 28, 2026.

Project No: TMP 2490

Applicant: Landscaping and Lighting District No. 1

Request: CONFIRMING THE DIAGRAM AND ASSESSMENT AND PROVIDING FOR THE LEVY OF THE ANNUAL ASSESSMENT OF THE LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 1 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-27

Environmental Determination: Categorically exempt from CEQA as per Section 15301, Class 1 of the California Code of Regulations (CCR), maintenance of existing facilities.

Location of Property: The properties subject to Landscaping and Lighting District No. 1 are indicated in the attached Vicinity Map; additional inclusion information is available at the contact below.

Further information about this notice can be obtained from Finance Director, Donna Apar, by calling (760) 7441050 extension 3133, or via email dapar@sanmarcosca.gov

Public Comment: To submit a comment in writing, please email cityclerk@sanmarcosca.gov and write “Public Comment” in the subject line. In the body of the email, include project number “TMP 2490” and/or the title of the item as well as your comments. All comments received via email by 12:00 PM on July 23rd will be included in the Public Hearing for the item.

The City of San Marcos is committed to making its programs, services and activities accessible to individuals with disabilities. If you require accommodation to participate in a public hearing or any other city program, service, or activity, please contact the ADA Coordinator at (760) 744-1050.

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improvement and maintenance, and to be further assessed to pay the costs and expenses thereof. Said District shall include each and every parcel of land within the boundaries of said District, as said District is shown on an Assessment Diagram as approved by this City Council and on le in the City Clerk Department, and so designated by the name of the District.

PUBLIC PROPERTY

SECTION 10. Any lots or parcels of land known as public property, as the same are de ned in Section 22663 of Division 15, Part 2 of the Streets and Highways Code of the State of California, which are included within the boundaries of the District, shall be omitted and exempt from any assessment to be made under these proceedings to cover any of the costs and expenses of said improvement and maintenance work.

PUBLIC HEARING

SECTION 11. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT TUESDAY, THE 28TH DAY OF JULY, 2026, AT THE HOUR OF 6:00 O’CLOCK P.M., IN THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL, BEING THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, IS THE TIME AND PLACE FIXED BY THIS CITY COUNCIL FOR THE HEARING OF PROTESTS OR OBJECTIONS IN REFERENCE TO THE ANNUAL LEVY OF ASSESSMENTS, TO THE EXTENT OF THE MAINTENANCE, AND ANY OTHER MATTERS CONTAINED IN THIS RESOLUTION. ANY PERSONS WHO WISH TO OBJECT TO THE PROCEEDINGS FOR THE ANNUAL LEVY SHOULD FILE A WRITTEN PROTEST WITH THE CITY CLERK PRIOR TO THE TIME SET AND SCHEDULED FOR SAID PUBLIC HEARING.

NOTICE

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO PROVIDE FOR AN ANNUAL LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS FOR STREET MAINTENANCE IN THE VALLECITOS TOWN CENTER STREET MAINTENANCE DISTRICT, AND SETTING A TIME AND PLACE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING THEREON WHEREAS, the CITY COUNCIL of the CITY OF SAN

MARCOS, CALIFORNIA, on October 12, 1999 by Resolution No. 99-5300, previously formed a street maintenance district pursuant to the terms and provisions of the “Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972,” being Division 15, Part 2 of the Streets

and Highways Code of the State of California, as amended by the City per Ordinance 99-1071, in what is known and designated as VALLECITOS TOWN CENTER STREET MAINTENANCE DISTRICT (hereinafter referred to as the “District”); and WHEREAS, the annual assessments have been based on a method of spread approved yearly within the Engineer’s Report; and WHEREAS, at this time, the City Council is desirous of taking the necessary proceedings to provide for the annual levy of assessments for the next ensuing scal year, to provide for the costs and expenses necessary for continual maintenance, and tra c signals and energy costs within said District; and WHEREAS, at this time there has been presented and approved by this City Council, the Preliminary Engineer’s Report as required by law, and this City Council is desirous of proceeding with the proceedings for said annual levy.

NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. That the above recitals are true and correct.

PUBLIC INTEREST

SECTION 2. That the public interest and convenience requires, and it is the intention of the City Council, to undertake proceedings for the annual levy and collection of special assessments for the Vallecitos Town Center continual street, and tra c signal maintenance, all to serve and bene t said District as said area is shown and delineated on an Assessment Diagram map as previously approved by this City Council and on le in the City Clerk Department, open to public inspection, and herein so referenced and made a part hereof, and proposed changes thereto are as set forth in the Preliminary Engineer’s Report,

incorporated herein as a part hereof.

REPORT

SECTION 3. That the Preliminary Engineer’s Report regarding the annual levy for said District, which Report is for maintenance for the Fiscal Year 2026-27 is hereby approved and is directed to be led in the City Clerk Department.

ASSESSMENT

SECTION 4. That the public interest and convenience requires, and it is the intention of this City Council to order the annual assessment levy for the District as set forth and described in said Engineer’s Report, and further it is determined to be in the best public interest and convenience to levy and collect annual assessments to pay the costs and expenses of said maintenance and improvement as estimated in said Report. The Vallecitos Town Center Street Maintenance District is estimated to produce revenues su cient to cover all expected and eligible expenses with no funding from the General Fund (100) for the Fiscal Year of 2026-27. The renewal of district assessments will allow for the continued levy on annexed properties within the District.

DESCRIPTION OF MAINTENANCE

SECTION 5. The assessments levied and collected shall be for the maintenance of certain street and tra c signal areas, including but not limited to, pavement, curb and gutter, sidewalk, tra c signals and appurtenant facilities for residential, commercial and industrial development within the boundary. Reference is made to the Preliminary Engineer’s Report, incorporated by reference, which contains a full and detailed description of the improvements, boundaries of the assessment district and any zones therein, and the proposed assessments upon

assessable lots and parcels of land within the District.

FUTURE ASSESSMENTS

SECTION 6. That the public interest and convenience requires, and it is the intention of this City Council to consider and adopt an assessment formula for future assessments. Said future assessments shall not exceed the assessment formula so adopted.

COUNTY AUDITOR

SECTION 7. The County Auditor shall enter on the County Assessment Roll the amount of the assessments, and shall collect said assessments at the time and in the same manner as County taxes are collected. After collection by the County, the net amount of the assessments, after the deduction of any compensation due to the County for collection, shall be paid to the treasurer for purposes of paying the costs and expenses of said District.

SPECIAL FUND

SECTION 8. That all monies collected shall be deposited in a SPECIAL FUND designated by the name of this District. Payment shall be made out of said Fund only for the purpose provided for in the Resolution. In order to expedite the making of this maintenance and improvement, the City Council may transfer into said Special Fund, from any available source, such funds as it may deem necessary to expedite the proceedings. Any funds so transferred shall be repaid out of the proceeds of the assessments provided for in this Resolution.

BOUNDARIES OF DISTRICT

SECTION 9. Said contemplated maintenance work is, in the opinion of this City Council, of direct bene t to the properties within the boundaries of the District, and this City Council makes the costs and expenses of said maintenance chargeable upon a district, which district said City Council hereby declares to be the district bene ted by said

SECTION 12. That the City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to publish a copy of this Resolution in The Coast News, a newspaper of general circulation within said City, said publication to be not less than ten (10) days before the date set for the Public Hearing described above.

EFFECTIVE DATE

SECTION 13. That this Resolution shall take e ect immediately upon its adoption. PROCEEDING INQUIRIES

SECTION 14. For any and all information relating to the proceedings, protest procedure, any documentation and/or information of a procedural or technical nature, your attention is directed to the person designated below: PROCEDURAL INQUIRIES: Phillip Scollick, City Clerk City of San Marcos 1 Civic Center Drive San Marcos, CA 92069 Telephone: 760-744-1050

TECHNICAL INQUIRIES: Isaac Etchamendy, City Engineer City of San Marcos 1 Civic Center Drive San Marcos, CA 92069 Telephone: 760-744-1050, x3273

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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO PROVIDE FOR AN ANNUAL LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS FOR MAINTENANCE IN LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 1, AND SETTING A TIME AND PLACE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING THEREON WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of San Marcos, California, on June 9, 1981 by Resolution No. 81-

1592, previously formed a street lighting district pursuant to the terms and provisions of the “Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972,” being Division 15, Part 2 of the Streets and Highways Code of the State of California, in what is known and designated as LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT

NO. 1 (“the District”); and, WHEREAS, since the formation of the District in 1981, the District has levied annual assessments and was expanded in 1986 to include landscaping maintenance; and,

WHEREAS, the annual assessments have been based on a method of spread approved yearly within the Engineer’s Report; and

WHEREAS, at this time, the City Council is desirous of taking the necessary proceedings to provide for the annual levy of assessments for the next ensuing scal year, to provide for the costs and expenses necessary for continual maintenance of landscaping and lighting improvements within said District; and,

WHEREAS, at this time there has been presented and approved by this City Council, the Preliminary Engineer’s Report as required by law, and this City Council is desirous of proceeding with the proceedings for said annual levy.

NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. That the above recitals are true and correct.

PUBLIC INTEREST

SECTION 2. That the public interest and convenience requires, and it is the intention of the City Council, to undertake proceedings for the annual levy and collection of special assessments for the continual maintenance of certain landscaping and lighting improvements, all to serve and bene t said District as said area is shown and delineated on a map as previously approved by this City Council and on le in the O ce of the City Clerk, open to public inspection, and herein so referenced and made a part hereof, and proposed changes thereto are as set forth in the Preliminary Engineer’s Report, incorporated herein as a part hereof.

REPORT

SECTION 3. That the Preliminary Engineer’s Report regarding the annual levy for said District, which Report is for maintenance for the scal year 2026-2027, is hereby approved and is directed to be led in the O ce of the City Clerk.

ASSESSMENT

SECTION 4. That the public interest and convenience requires, and it is the intention of this City Council to order the annual assessment levy for the District as set forth and described in said Engineer’s Report, and further it is determined to be in the best public interest and convenience to levy and collect annual assessments to pay the costs and expenses of said maintenance and improvement as estimated in said Report. This year’s assessment is proposed to be $529,016.46. There has not been an increase in the assessments.

DESCRIPTION OF MAINTENANCE

SECTION 5. The assessments levied and collected shall be for the maintenance of certain landscaped areas, including but not limited to, medians, parkways, open space areas, and lighting improvements for residential, commercial and industrial development within the City’s and District’s jurisdictional boundaries. Reference is made to the Preliminary Engineer’s Report, incorporated by reference, which contains a full and detailed description of the improvements, boundaries of the assessment district and any zones therein, and the proposed

CITY OF CARLSBAD

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to you, because your interest may be a ected, that the City Council of the City of Carlsbad will hold a public hearing at the Council Chamber, 1200 Carlsbad Village Drive, Carlsbad, California, at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, to consider approving a California Environmental Quality Act determination for a Class 32 In ll Exemption and approving a tentative tract map, CT 2024-0007; site development plan, SDP 2024-0021; and coastal development permit, CDP 2024-0035, to demolish a vacant bank building and construct a ve-story mixed-use building consisting of 3,801 square feet of commercial space, 50 residential condominium units and 50 covered parking spaces on a 0.72-acre property located at 840 Carlsbad Village Drive in the northwest quadrant of the city, the Village & Barrio Master Plan area and Local Facilities Management Zone 1, and more particularly described as:

Parcel 1:

The east half of Lots 1 through 4 inclusive, in Block 56 of Carlsbad, in the City of Carlsbad, county of San Diego, state of California, according to Map No. 775, led in the O ce of the County Recorder of San Diego County, February 15, 1894.

Except therefrom any portion lying within the west 70.00 feet of said lots.

Parcel 2:

Lots 5 through 11 inclusive, in Block 56 of Carlsbad, in the City of Carlsbad, County of San Diego, State of California, according to Map No. 775, led in the O ce of the County Recorder of San Diego County, February 15, 1894.

Whereas, on May 6, 2026, the City of Carlsbad Planning Commission voted 6-1 to recommend approval of a tentative tract map, site development plan, and coastal development permit. Those persons wishing to speak on this proposal are cordially invited to attend the public hearing. Copies of the sta report will be available on and after Friday, July 24, 2026, on the city’s website, https://www.carlsbadca.gov/city-hall/meetings-agendas. If you have any questions, please contact Senior Planner Edward Valenzuela in the Planning Division at edward.valenzuela@carlsbadca.gov or (442) 339-2624. The meeting can be viewed online at https://www. carlsbadca.gov/city-hall/meetings-agendas or on the city’s cable channel. In addition, written comments may be submitted to the City Council at or prior to the hearing via U.S. Mail to the attention of O ce of the City Clerk, 1200 Carlsbad Village Drive, Carlsbad, CA 92008, or via email to clerk@carlsbadca.gov

If you challenge the tentative tract map, site development plan, and coastal development permit 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 in written correspondence delivered to the City of Carlsbad, Attn: City Clerk’s O ce, 1200 Carlsbad Village Drive, Carlsbad, CA 92008, at or prior to the public hearing.

CASE FILE: CT 2024-0007/SDP 2024-0021/CDP 2024-0035 (DEV2024-0004)

CASE NAME: Rincon CVD

PUBLISH: July 17, 2026

CITY OF CARLSBAD | CITY COUNCIL

assessments upon assessable lots and parcels of land within the District.

FUTURE ASSESSMENTS

SECTION 6. That the public interest and convenience requires, and it is the intention of this City Council to consider and adopt an assessment formula for future assessments. Said future assessments shall not exceed the assessment formula so adopted.

COUNTY AUDITOR

SECTION 7. The County Auditor shall enter on the County Assessment Roll the amount of the assessments, and shall collect said assessments at the time and in the same manner as County taxes are collected. After collection by the County, the net amount of the assessments, after the deduction of any compensation due to the County for collection, shall be paid to the treasurer for purposes of paying the costs and expenses of said District.

SPECIAL FUND

SECTION 8. That all monies collected shall be deposited in a SPECIAL FUND designated by the name of this District. Payment shall be made out of said Fund only for the purpose provided for in the Resolution. In order to expedite the making of this maintenance and improvement, the City Council may transfer into said Special Fund, from any available source, such funds as it may deem necessary to expedite the proceedings. Any funds so transferred shall be repaid out of the proceeds of the assessments provided for in this Resolution.

BOUNDARIES OF DISTRICT

SECTION 9. Said contemplated maintenance work is, in the opinion of this City Council, of direct bene t to the properties within the boundaries of the District, and this City Council makes the costs and expenses of said maintenance chargeable upon a district, which district said City Council hereby declares to be the district bene ted by said improvement and maintenance, and to be further assessed to pay the costs and expenses thereof. Said District shall include each and every parcel of land within

the boundaries of said District, as said District is shown on a map as approved by this City Council and on le in the O ce of the City Clerk, and so designated by the name of the District.

PUBLIC PROPERTY

SECTION 10. Any lots or parcels of land known as public property, as the same are de ned in Section 22663 of Division 15, Part 2 of the Streets and Highways Code of the State of California, which are included within the boundaries of the District, shall be omitted and exempt from any assessment to be made under these proceedings to cover any of the costs and expenses of said improvement and maintenance work.

PUBLIC HEARING

SECTION 11. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT TUESDAY, THE 28TH DAY OF JULY, 2026, AT THE HOUR OF 6:00 O’CLOCK P.M., IN THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL, BEING THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, IS THE TIME AND PLACE FIXED BY THIS CITY COUNCIL FOR THE HEARING OF PROTESTS OR OBJECTIONS IN REFERENCE TO THE ANNUAL LEVY OF ASSESSMENTS, TO THE EXTENT OF THE MAINTENANCE, AND ANY OTHER MATTERS CONTAINED IN THIS RESOLUTION. ANY PERSONS WHO WISH TO OBJECT TO THE PROCEEDINGS FOR THE ANNUAL LEVY SHOULD FILE A WRITTEN PROTEST WITH THE CITY CLERK PRIOR TO THE TIME SET AND SCHEDULED FOR SAID PUBLIC HEARING.

NOTICE

SECTION 12. That the City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to publish a copy of this Resolution in The Coast News, a newspaper of general circulation within said City, said publication to be not less than ten (10) days before the date set for the Public Hearing described above. EFFECTIVE DATE

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SECTION 13. That this Resolution shall take e ect immediately upon its adoption.

PROCEEDINGS INQUIRIES

SECTION 14. For any and all information relating to the proceedings, protest procedure, any documentation and/or information of a procedural or technical nature, your attention is directed to the person designated below:

PROCEDURAL INQUIRIES: Phillip Scollick, City Clerk City of San Marcos 1 Civic Center Drive San Marcos, CA 92069 Telephone: 760-744-1050

TECHNICAL INQUIRIES: Isaac Etchamendy, City Engineer City of San Marcos 1 Civic Center Drive San Marcos, CA 92069 Telephone: 760-744-1050, x3273

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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

PUBLIC NOTICE

Notice of Intent to Adopt Draft Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration for the I-15 Pavement and Asset Improvement Project

WHAT’S BEING PLANNED? In accordance with California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) District 11 is circulating an Initial Study with Proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration (IS/MND) for public comment. Caltrans proposes to enhance and rehabilitate the pavement and multiple transportation assets on Interstate 15 (I-15) in San Diego County, between postmile (PM) M26.8 to PM R52.1, in and near the City of Escondido including unincorporated areas of northern San Diego County such as the communities of Rainbow, Fallbrook, Jesmond Dene, and Bonsall. The project would improve or rehabilitate assets including pavement, drainage, Overhead Sign Structures, guardrail, Complete Streets, and Tra c Management Systems such as tra c signals, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) curb ramps, and crosswalks.

WHAT’S AVAILABLE? The Draft IS/MND will be available for review at the following locations beginning on July 15, 2026:

• Caltrans District 11 O ce, 4050 Taylor Street, San Diego, CA 92110; 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

• Escondido Public Library, 239 S. Kalmia Street, Escondido, CA 92025; Monday - Saturday 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM

• Fallbrook Branch Library, 124 S. Mission Road, Fallbrook, CA 92028; Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM; Tuesday 12:00 PM to 7:00 PM; Friday, Saturday 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM

• This document may be downloaded at the following website engage.dot.ca.gov/11-43162_paed or by scanning the QR code to the right

WHERE YOU COME IN: Tell us what you think. If you have any comments regarding the proposed project, please send your written comments to Caltrans by the deadline.

• Submit comments via U.S. mail to: Matthew Voss, Environmental Division MS 242 California Department of Transportation, District 11 O ce 4050 Taylor Street, San Diego, CA 92110

Submit comments via email to matthew.voss@dot.ca.gov

Comment online at engage.dot.ca.gov/11-43162_paed

Submit comments by the deadline: August 15, 2026

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 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

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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

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

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

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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,

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‘Vista still rips’: Exhibit celebrates skate history

By Leo Place

If the history of skateboarding was a tapestry, many of its threads would run back to Vista, where a new exhibit at the Vista Civic Center is honoring the city’s rich contributions to skateboarding culture and the people who helped to put it on the map.

The Skate Vista exhibit, which is up through July 30, features photos, skate decks, memorabilia, and videos contributed by local photographers, skaters, and skateboarding companies based in Vista and the larger North County area.

The free exhibit is the latest pop-up event organized by the Vista Skateboarding Society, made up of leaders of the Central Vista Business Improvement District, as well as famous skateboarding figures such as Tom Stewart, the inventor of the half-pipe, and Dale Smith, a Skateboarding Hall of Fame inductee.

Many of the people who contributed to the exhibit and are featured in it attended a reception on July 10. CVBID Program Manager Bill Hornung, one of the leaders of the Vista Skateboarding Society, thanked the many hands that were involved and said they hope to continue showcasing this history in an eventual skateboarding museum.

“What you’re seeing here is just the surface of what Vista contributed to the skate world,” Hornung said. “We want to continue this on in a more permanent fashion.”

The exhibit featured a who’s-who of skateboarding icons from different eras, including the 1970s, 1980s, 1990s, and the early aughts through today. Upon entering, attendees are greeted by the young faces of the Vista Skate Locals, a ragtag group of young men who began skating in Vista in the early 1980s and would go on to achieve massive fame.

Among them are pro skaters Damon Way, founder of DC Shoes, along with Danny Way, Matt Hensley, Mario Rubalcaba, Steve Ortega, and Brennand Schoeffel.

Several of them met back at Lincoln Middle School, when it was located at what is now Vista Magnet Middle School.

The squad became known for skate nights on Wednesdays at Calvary Chapel along East Vista Way. Damon Way recalled how Calvary was one of the first local institutions to embrace local skateboarders, although he suspected the motive was to eventually convert the skaters to Christianity.

Way said it’s great to see the city recognize the importance of local skateboarding and looks forward to seeing this history explored in more depth.

“I really love that Vista is representing skating as part of its history,” Damon Way said. “For so many

years when we were younger, we operated more like outlaws or misfits. We were in constant tension with the authority here.”

Prior to Calvary Chap-

el, the members of Vista Skate Locals could be found skating at other beloved sites — “Twin Banks,” a drainage ditch along East Vista Way; “Mini Del Mar,”

an alley near Belching Beaver in downtown Vista; and around the AVO Theater. The crew could also be found grinding the red curbs at the old City Hall,

which they would then grease with surf wax.

“You had to hit it and quit it,” said Matt Hensley, recalling how they would be quickly chased away from

the City Hall site. Also featured in the exhibit is Tom Stewart, who invented the half pipe, and H-Street Skateboards founder and professional skateboarder Tony Magnusson.

Stewart got the idea for the half pipe in the mid-1970s, after going out with other skaters into the Arizona desert to skate in massive concrete pipes that were later buried underground as part of the Central Arizona water pipeline project.

To recreate the experience back home, Stewart built a similar wooden ramp that would become the first half pipe. He began selling blueprints for the ramp under the Rampage brand, delivering them worldwide.

Copies of these blueprints are also displayed at the exhibit.

“From the evolution of the half pipe, you can see where skateboarding is at today,” said Stewart, who nowadays can be seen drumming in his popular blues group, Backwater Blues Band.

Magnusson founded H-Street in 1986 and recalled how the brand started out sponsoring many of the Vista Skate Locals who could go on to become “superstars.”

“In the 80s when we first started our brand, we sponsored so many of the local Vista crew,” Magnusson said. “Vista has an enormous contribution to skateboarding.”

Now, the brand continues to sponsor young talent, including some who come to Vista to train at the LVLUP Academy USA training center on Vantage Way. One of H-Street’s main talents is 15-year-old Japanese skater X Games medalist Mizuho Hasegawa, whose board design is featured in the exhibit.

Along with Hasegawa, other young skateboarding talents are featured in the exhibit, including 16-yearold Tommy Calvert of Vista and two-time Olympian Bryce Wettstein of Encinitas.

The exhibit also features some of the earlier models of kneepads, elbow pads, and gloves from Smith Scabs Safety Gear, which was founded in Vista by Skateboarding Hall of Famer Dale Smith.

Josh Veteto, who printed the images for the exhibit through his business Pacific Sun Printing, also spent his younger years skating at Calvary Chapel in Vista.

He said many of the photos in the show encapsulate moments that have so many stories attached to them.

“It’s almost vignettes of eras,” Veteto said.

The exhibit is open Monday through Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and on alternating Fridays from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. It is located on the second floor of the Civic Center outside of the City Council chambers, at 200 Civic Center Drive.

Celebrating YOUNG VOICES

The Coast News honors the winners of its 2026 Teen Writing Contest

By Jordan P. Ingram

ENCINITAS — Three North County high school students were recognized on July 9 as winners of The Coast News’ 2nd annual Teen Writing Contest, which invited 11th- and 12th-grade students to reflect on the theme, “A Moment That Changed Me.”

San Dieguito Academy student Quade Kelley earned first place and a $1,000 prize, followed by Emma Lauren Benas of Mission Hills High School in second place with a $500 prize and Amelia Seibert of San Dieguito Academy in third place with a $100 gift card.

The winners were recognized during a ceremony on July 9 at the Encinitas Library attended by family members, friends and community leaders.

Mayor Bruce Ehlers joined contest sponsor Me -

lissa Huk of Ms. Oceanside Real Estate, WriteAway Books founder Rob Weinberg, local author Dietmar E. Rothe, and The Coast News Publisher Chris Kydd and Managing Editor Jordan P. Ingram in celebrating the students’ achievements.

Kelley said the contest challenged him to tell a deeply personal story while reminding him of the value of authentic writing.

“Take a risk. Your story matters,” Kelley said, encouraging future contestants. “The version of life you are navigating is something no computer can honestly create.”

The annual contest invited participants to submit original essays exploring a moment, experience or relationship that changed how they see themselves or the world.

The winning essays are

First place

By Quade Kelley

We were wearing matching butterfly stickers.

Mine was pressed to the tip of my nose, his on the collar of a bright blue tee that hung loose on his small frame. Maryanu N. was 8 years old, bald from chemotherapy, and looking up at me in the sun with a grin that took up his whole face.

Then he reached up, grabbed my face with both hands, and laughed with the joy of presence. We were both exactly where we wanted to be.

Maryanu was fighting cancer at Rady Children’s Hospital. When it was his turn to take a victory lap at the 2025 Celebration of Champions in San Diego’s Embarcadero Marina Park, I leaned down to pick him up.

That is when he held my face in his hands and whispered, “Carry me like Simba.” He wanted to be lifted high in the air, like the opening scene of “The Lion King.”

I felt the request in my chest. Then I engaged every muscle from years of athletic training to complete the most satisfying victory lap of my life, carrying a true hero.

When the lap was over, a nurse named Curt stopped me. He had cared for Mary-

anu and his family through the hardest parts of treatment.

“Maryanu was the torch,” he said, tearfully, “and you are the Olympian carrying him.”

This was a moment that changed me and lit a fire that still burns.

I was already doing the work before that afternoon. I had logged more than 1,700 hours of documented service to earn the Congressional Award Gold Medal, become the youngest member of the Bank Street Children’s Book Committee since its founding in 1909, and built Reading Athlete, a free program that connects student-athletes with books and mental health resources.

After a teammate’s injury led to a mental health crisis, I started using books to help peers begin honest conversations about wellbeing. The awards were stacking up quietly in a drawer.

But I was moving on momentum, without a center of gravity. What I had not fully answered was whether the demands of balancing my own athletic dreams, academic rigor and growing responsibility in work and service commitments were

Second place

By Emma Lauren Benas

I’m a speedwalker.

There’s something intoxicating about the rhythm of my legs moving faster, the ground beneath me shifting with purpose. Speed walking is about precision, control, and the drive to keep pushing — always forward. It’s how I navigate through life — moving quickly, efficiently, always with purpose.

But when I go out with my family, the pace slows. As the eldest daughter, it falls on me to walk alongside my lola, keeping her steady and offering support. While my mom, two sisters, and lolo move ahead, I’m left behind, holding onto her arm and trying to match her careful steps. What frustrates me the most is how each of her steps feels drawn out, each one taking longer than the last. I’m falling behind.

To counteract this thought, I spent every day until 3 a.m. completing lingering homework, devoting all my energy to maintaining perfect grades. I walked as quickly as I could, and the results showed — I seemed to flourish in my classes.

Yet when I’m alongside my lola, I walk slow-

ly, behind everyone else. It serves as an agonizing metaphor for falling behind my peers. To my dismay, no matter how fast I walked or how hard I pushed myself, my legs always burned. I pushed myself to exhaustion until my legs ached. And yet, I never felt adequate.

Although I achieved straight A’s, I never took a risk or expanded my activities beyond what I already knew—completing what was assigned to me, only doing what I was told to do. I lived in terror that my peers were gaining a leg up on me through achievements I could never fathom.

During my waking hours, a few thoughts revolved in my mind:

“I didn’t take as many AP classes as her”

“I got a lower score on this test than him”

These thoughts of inadequacy haunted me and were exacerbated by the visual of walking behind the rest of my family. I was angry. I couldn’t help but lightly tug on Lola’s arm in a frantic attempt to catch up with everyone else. At school, I continued my frantic tugging through joining

Third Place

By Amelia Seibert

Since Feb. 5, 2025, I’ve had a continuous migraine. It was later diagnosed as Status Migrainosus, which is a very vague way to describe the constant ache of waking up and going to sleep every day with the same pain.

After the 5th, my life flipped completely upside down. My routines had to change from those of a typical teenage girl to spending all of my time in dark rooms and doctors’ appointments.

For the next few months, I could rarely show up to class, and my grades all sat at perfect Fs. The migraine that refused to leave was quickly ruining my life.

Each medication prescribed to me came with a promise that it would stop the pain, but I lost a piece of myself with each pill I swallowed. I was drowning in side effects and negative results.

School became impossible. My academically rigorous schedule was no match for the migraine. When I was able to show up to class, I couldn’t focus, think, or read, and the assignments just kept piling up.

School had always been something I used to

define my worth, but then I blinked, and it was like reading a foreign language.

After constantly avoiding the need to ask for help my whole life, I suddenly had to talk to every teacher about something I hadn’t even accepted yet. Emails about extensions, asking for accommodations, and admitting that I couldn’t keep up. Most of my teachers worked with me to get my grades back up, but there was only so much everyone could do.

My social life disappeared too. I lost friends because I couldn’t explain what was going on. It felt like the more I said it out loud, the more I changed, so I didn’t tell anyone. Through the days blurring together, I remember a moment when I happened to catch my reflection in my bedroom mirror. I stopped without thinking and stared at the girl in front of me as if I’d never seen her before. She had glasses on, ones I’ve never had to wear. Her hair was always up; mine was down. She didn’t care how she dressed or if she curled her eyelashes; I did. She hadn’t read a book in months; I read one every

Sheriff: Encinitas crime down

By Summer Hu

ENCINITAS — The city saw decreases in crime in 2026, according to the quarterly sheriff's update presented at the June 24 City Council meeting.

The presentation, which used data collected from January through May 2026, showed a 2% decrease in crimes against persons in Encinitas, a 16% decrease in crimes against property and a 36% decrease in crimes against society.

“We are definitely setting the bar for the entire sheriff’s office,” Capt. Shane Watts said while presenting the data.

Watts said the number of property crimes in 2025, including vehicle theft,

burglary and larceny theft, was the lowest in a decade. While 2025 also recorded decreases in crime, Encinitas is “continuing to move in the right direction” in 2026, he said.

The report also found that deputy-initiated activity — including proactive measures such as traffic stops, extra patrols and illegal parking citations — increased compared with last year's report. From January through May 2026, deputies conducted 18,808 stops.

DUI arrests increased by 46%, while traffic collisions decreased 13% from 2025. Watts attributed the increase in DUI arrests to the addition of two new deputies.

NTA citations and parking citations also increased, with NTA citations rising 41% from 2025.

Watts said the sheriff’s office aims to prioritize community education to prevent citations by partnering with community organizations and offering training, including the “Know Your Limits” presentation in March and an upcoming e-bike safety presentation tentatively scheduled for August.

The report also presented data on bicycle safety. It found that most riders involved in bicycle or e-bike collisions since 2022 were between the ages of 13 and 15, with collisions occurring throughout the day. Watts said

the department plans to expand e-bike education, particularly for younger riders.

“90% of our kids out there are wearing their helmets, they’re riding appropriately,” Watts said. “It’s that 10% that are doing wheelies down the middle of our streets, they have several people on their bike, they’re riding in our parks and they just really have no regard for anyone on our roadways.”

Looking ahead to 2026-27, Watts said the department plans to focus on roadway safety, expanded e-bike education and enforcement, outreach to the unhoused community, and community engagement.

dropped her daughter off at camp on the morning she disappeared and was expected to return that afternoon to pick her up. She also failed to report for her scheduled shift later that evening.

Johnson, who has been helping coordinate search efforts, said Brophy’s husband has worked tirelessly to bring his wife home.

“We have been working with him and her brothers to share all information so we can come up with any possible leads,” Johnson said. “He is also doing everything he can to remain strong and make sure their kids are comforted during this time. As difficult as this is for me, I can’t even imagine how difficult this must be for him.”

Johnson said she and Brophy became close during the past three years while working together as registered nurses in the emergency department at Kaiser Permanente San Marcos.

“She has become one of my closest friends, and I absolutely love her,” she said.

“We would always schedule our breaks together and then find a quiet space to sit and talk about everything.

“Depending on life’s circumstances at the moment, we would laugh or cry or simply act like goofballs,” she continued. “She is the person I would go to with any struggles, and she would always give the most love and support and the best advice, all without judgement.”

Outside of work, the two friends regularly hiked together, went to the movies and attended Padres games. They are also members of a close-knit, five-person group of emergency department nurses who call themselves the “TacoBellas,” a nod to the Taco Bell meals they often shared after overnight shifts.

“With her missing, a piece of all of us is missing,” Johnson said. “We are heartbroken.”

Anyone with information about Brophy’s disappearance or whereabouts is asked to contact Oceanside Police Detective Ryan Malone at 760-435-4537 or the department’s Anonymous Tip Line at 760-4354730.

Why you should work for breakfast water spot

Today is the 20th anniversary of my writing this column, and folks regularly ask how I come up with new material every week.

chris ahrens ask mr. marketing rob weinberg

‘From the creation of the world the invisible things of Him are clearly seen, being understood through the things that are made.”

— Romans 1:20

Faith and surf meet Odd Files

There is a long-lasting debate about whether surfing is spiritual. My opinion is that riding a wave is not exactly spiritual in itself, but that being in the ocean for extended periods points in the direction of a creator. Of course, there are lifelong surfers who believe differently, thinking that the creatures in the lineup — including themselves and the pod of dolphins that caught the best set waves — created themselves from nothing billions of years ago. While I am solid in my Christian beliefs, I am not going to argue for them in particular, or theism in general, at this time. The ocean does a pretty good job of that on its own.

In my 60-some years as a surfer, I have mingled with New Agers, Hindus, Buddhists, Muslims, Jews, Baha’is, atheists and Christians.

Having wandered from my Catholic faith in my early teens, I began a journey that first led me into Eastern mysticism. From there, I studied New Age beliefs and the Baha’i Faith. I read the required books, meditated, chanted and attended various lectures before settling on a conservative version of biblical Christianity.

But my conversion has not distanced me from my many friends who profess other faiths, or no faith at all. If anything, it has strengthened our bonds, as we often discuss our beliefs, or lack of them, for hours at a time. Rarely, in my experience, have these discussions erupted into raised voices. When they have, the loudest among them is often mine, something for which I now apologize.

Famous Christian surfers include Tom Curren, Chris O’Rourke, Joey Buran, Damian and C.J. Hobgood, and Filipe Toledo. Less famous is my close friend, filmmaker Eddie Feuer. Feuer, as you may recall, wrote, directed and produced a film called Changes in 1999. The film focused on stories of surfers who encountered God on their aquatic journeys.

After 27 years, Eddie has again taken on the monumental task of pro -

Simply put, I pay attention. Because everything’s about marketing if observed correctly.

My mom said everyone wants to be associated with a winner. If you meet someone whose shoes are worn and hair is unkempt, I’m guessing he wouldn’t qualify.

Now consider these everyday experiences through a marketing filter:

The student wanting a better grade persuades her professor, citing exten-

uating circumstances that worked against her

The teenager pleading to pierce her ears demonstrates she’s an adult

The single looking for a Saturday night date showers, dresses up, and smiles more

We all observe and judge those around us to determine with whom we want to spend time.

And we package our-

The company says it has received 10,000 orders and that each robot retails for up to $145,000, depending on its features.

selves differently for each audience, hoping they’ll “buy” us and our message.

Here’s the bottom line: marketing ourselves isn’t just for job interviews anymore. We’re all “selling” ourselves every day. We talk with six different groups and arguably become six different people.

And me? I just observe marketing successes and failures surrounding us and report on them. Hotel rooms that smell funny. Road signs with peculiar names. Speakers who do (or don’t) present themselves well.

I’ve realized the list is truly endless if you keep your eyes open and appreciate what you’re experi-

encing.

Knowing that, I’D LIKE TO BUY YOU BREAKFAST… and here’s how it works.

Keep your eyes open during the next seven days and observe every marketing situation in your immediate world.

Pay attention to people, names, signs, clothing…everything. Try to understand the message being sent, the audience being targeted, and whether the effort is successful.

Send me the most interesting story at rob@ writeawaybooks.com.

My plan is to select the best one and buy the respondent breakfast. I’ll even toss in an auto -

graphed copy of my latest book.

Fair warning, though: I’m not a fancy guy. I’m thinking we’ll meet at Naked Café or something similar.

However, I can guarantee you’ll be well fed, experience a few laughs, and all your friends will be envious.

Well, maybe not. Regardless, you’ll learn something about how to market yourself and your business. And THAT is worth WAY more than the price of a fancy meal. With that said, I wish you a week of profitable marketing. Read more useful stories at www.askmrmarketing.com.

In the Heights

A pair of Russian climbers have been charged with burglary, reckless endangerment, criminal mischief, criminal tampering, criminal trespass and disorderly conduct after climbing to the very top of the Empire State Building spire, some 1,454 feet (443 meters) above the ground.

Reuters reported that around 12:30 p.m. on July 1, daredevils Angela Nikolau, 33, and Vanya Beerkus (also known as Ivan Kuznetsov), 32, raised a black banner with white lettering that read, “When the power of love beats the love of power the world knows peace.” Their daring feat concluded with Beerkus appearing to propose to Nikolau and the couple embracing. NYPD closed the streets below the building, and the couple was taken into custody.

The building has an observation deck on the 102nd floor, and official policy is that visitors are not allowed to go higher than that. How the pair gained access beyond that remains a mystery. An Empire State Building spokesperson called it an “unauthorized incident.” Meanwhile, Nikolau’s father, an acrobat himself, had a more relaxed take on the climb. “I think it is normal to climb up a roof in any country, including the United States, according to any constitution,” he said. “Why should I be worried? I climb up roofs myself.” [Reuters, 7/1/26]

Spooky

A company in China is ready to take the next step in robotics: humanoid robots powered by A.I. On July 2, Oddity Central reported that UBTECH plans to mass-produce the robots, complete with synthetic skin and humanlike facial expressions.

The machines are about 5 feet, 6 inches to 6 feet tall, but weigh half as much as the average human adult.

The humanoids will be delivered in September and are “designed to support a wide range of consumer and commercial applications, including daily companionship, emotional support, lifestyle enhancement, and social assistance, as well as reception and hospitality services, elder care, psychological support, tourism and exhibitions, research and education, and premium domestic service applications,” a UBTECH press release said. [Oddity Central, 7/2/26]

News You Can Use

Two teens in San Mateo were detained by police after their Waymo vehicle reported their unruly behavior, KLTV reported on July 8. The robotaxis are equipped with interior cameras that allow Waymo personnel to observe passengers. A Waymo representative contacted police when they saw a live feed of the 15-year-olds drinking and firing a gun that shot Orbeez gel pellets.

“We got a call from a Waymo rep saying there were two people in their vehicle, and they saw them shooting out of the vehicle,” Jeanine Luna of the San Mateo Police Department said. “And then they also described the passengers maybe being intoxicated as well.” A Waymo rep told the passengers that the car was having trouble and disabled the vehicle until police arrived. The teens cooperated with law enforcement, and no one was hurt. They await charges from the district attorney. [KLTV, 7/8/26]

Silly Criminals

On July 2, Jalen Godard, 29, of Odenton, Maryland, robbed a Verizon store ... and then promptly called police to report his vehicle stolen. The two robberies were called in separately but within minutes of each other. When officers arrived, they observed blood on Godard’s glasses, hands and shirt, as well as blood on the store’s window, and put two and two together. “That’s some karma right there, dude,” one officer said

in the body cam footage. Godard denied being at the store, but the stores cameras show him robbing it. No word yet on a suspect in the vehicle theft. [Fox 5, 7/2/26]

• A South Korean bank manager stole an unspecified but large amount of money from his bank’s vault by replacing the stolen cash with play money printed with cartoon animals, Oddity Central reported on July 2. As manager, the man ensured he was the only one depositing bills in the vault, pocketing the real money for himself and replacing it with the cartoon copies. A bank employee eventually reported his odd behavior to the credit union, and the matter was handled internally. The man returned all the money and was fired from the bank, and the theft was never reported to the authorities. [Oddity Central, 7/2/26]

Nature Gone Wild

• You’ve probably heard of iguanas falling out of trees when it gets cold in Florida, but how about bats stuck on the ground when it’s too hot in Kansas? According to a July 2 report from KCWH, the Kansas Department of Health and Environment says that hot spells stress bats, and they fall, unable to take flight in the intense heat. Experts say not to try picking up the bats without protective gear.

“They will try to bite you if you pick them up,” Blake Nash, an animal control technician, said. “They’re just going to be scared and try to defend themselves.” He also says

to be wary of bats that appear dead. “Even if they’re alive, they can sit there and almost seem like they’re dead, so they may not make any sounds or move until you touch them,” he said. If the bat must be moved, he advises wearing thick, protective gloves and using a bucket or blanket to cover the nocturnal creatures. [KWCH, 7/2/26]

• A different kind of Tasmanian devil is wreaking havoc on the island. Neil, a 2,200-pound elephant seal, has visited Tasmania every year for the last five years, causing destruction to personal property and even stopping traffic in southern towns, UPI reported on July 2.

“At the moment, we don’t have a complete understanding of the damage Neil has caused to public infrastructure, but he has obviously knocked over a number of poles and bollards,” one mayor, Brendan Blomeley, said. “He’s broken fences, he’s harassing people’s cars -- that’s just a function of his size,” seal expert Jane Younger added. Neil has become a bit of a local celebrity, but officials urge the public to give the seal his space. “I understand that until he completes his molting process, he’ll continue to scratch up against things to help shed his old fur,” Blomeley said. “Until then, I encourage everyone to please give Neil the space he needs and not to attempt to visit him. While he is of great interest, he is also potentially dangerous and does pose a risk to the community.” [UPI, 7/2/26]

The World Around Us

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cinitas Housing Task Force meeting, Sugimoto summarized what community character means: “Big house, little house. It doesn’t matter. It is the character of the person inside that matters.”

The council’s decision to reject an opportunity to supplement our limited city budget with $4 million in state funding for homelessness resolution ignores this legacy. By refusing resources tied to the “Housing First” model — despite the recommendations of our professional Homeless Services staff and the San Diego Rescue Mission — our leadership has prioritized rigid ideology over practical, urgent needs.

When the council treats state partnerships with hostility, it is not protecting Encinitas; it is dismantling the infrastructure needed to manage our housing crisis. True fiscal responsibility is not found in isolationism, but in the human-centered infrastructure that keeps our neighbors stable and housed. When we ignore our current economic reality, we don’t protect our past; we only ensure that our future becomes a place where the people who built this city can no longer afford to live.

The refusal of this grant signals that our leadership is comfortable sacrificing our city’s longterm economic health to satisfy a narrow ideological agenda. A city that rejects proven, fiscally responsible solutions for the sake of performative defiance will inevitably pay a higher social cost and lose the diverse, resilient fabric that has defined Encinitas for generations.

It is time for our City Council to abandon these exclusionary tactics and implement the bold, realistic policies necessary to ensure that Encinitas remains a vibrant home for all.

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During repairs, crews found the dam’s concrete was more deteriorated than expected. The California Division of Safety of Dams then directed the city to evaluate the downstream consequences of a dam breach.

According to the city, the report concluded that lowering the lake to no more than 280 feet was necessary to reduce “potential life loss in the event of a dam failure.”

“The 280-foot restriction is not an arbitrary constraint, and raising the water level is not something we are willing to pursue given that finding,” said Jennifer McBride, a city spokesperson.

The lake currently sits at about 272 feet, according to the city’s website.

continuing to build support for its cause.

According to RaiseLakeHodges.org, the Rancho Bernardo Community Council, Rancho Santa Fe Association, Del Dios Town Council and the Citizen Advisory Committee for the San Dieguito River Park — together representing more than 80,000 residents — support raising the lake’s water level.

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Although the city is not considering raising the lake level at this time, that has not dissuaded the Raise Lake Hodges group from

Paul Bernstein, whose home overlooks the lake, along with Del Dios Town Council President Kevin Kidd and Councilmember Brian Caldwell, believes the city’s analysis, which led to the lower water level, was

flawed and failed to consider important upstream impacts that would result if the lake level dropped.

“They made the decision to lower the dam without looking at any upstream risk, so what they did has created a fire hazard,” Bernstein said. “In addition to that, they didn’t do an environmental impact study. This is a state that supposedly values the environment, but after lowering the water levels, all of the nesting birds are now gone.”

Bernstein and Caldwell point to the lake’s population of grebes — birds with

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bright red eyes, black-andwhite plumage and sharp beaks that appear to walk across the water — as being nearly nonexistent.

Kidd, who previously worked as a diver inspecting the dam for the City of San Diego, said the analysis also contained errors that overstated the risk of failure for a seven-arch concrete dam like Hodges.

While the environmental impacts are significant, the group said its greatest concern is what could happen if another major wildfire swept through the area.

All three men lived through the 2007 Witch Creek Fire, which destroyed many nearby homes.

Caldwell believes the lake’s higher water level at the time helped save his home. He said the fire was temporarily slowed when it reached the water near Interstate 15, giving him time to rig his irrigation system and soak his house.

Others in the neighborhood were not as fortunate. Caldwell said several friends, neighbors and his in-laws lost their homes, but the extra time allowed him to save his own.

“My friend had two hours to prepare and his house burnt down. I had 26 hours,” he said. “If that fire came through now, Del Dios would be gone completely.”

After years of exposed lakebed, vegetation has grown tall and dense in the nutrient-rich soil. While much of it remains green for

LAKE HODGES, between Escondido, Rancho Bernardo and Rancho Santa Fe, has lower water levels due to safety concerns related to Hodges Dam. The lake’s former water line is visible, like a bathtub ring, along the surrounding hillsides. Photo by Samantha Nelson

now, the group said it will soon dry out and become fuel for any wildfire that moves through the area.

Much of that vegetation is protected within the San Dieguito River Park and cannot be removed.

Kidd said that if a wildfire were to burn through the area, there would be little habitat left to protect. Some nearby hillsides have yet to fully recover their prickly pear cactus populations since the Witch Creek Fire.

The lower water level has also shut down the pump station that transfers excess water from Lake Hodges to Olivenhain Reservoir just over the hillside. When operational, the facility generated enough clean energy to power nearly 30,000 homes in the Escondido area.

The $196 million pump station opened in the early 2010s but operated for only

a little more than a decade before shutting down due to low water levels.

According to the San Diego County Water Authority’s 2025-26 Aqueduct Operating Plan, “discussions are on-going to determine how this facility will be utilized while Lake Hodges Dam is under construction.”

For Caldwell, the pump station issue is personal. Construction of the facility forced his lakefront windsurfing business to close because the water level was lowered, and he was not allowed to reopen in the same location after construction was complete. If the pump station operated for only a little more than a decade before being taken out of service, Caldwell said it would add insult to injury.

The Coast News has reached out to the San Diego County Water Author-

“In light of the changed position of SDCWA and the updated cost estimate, the City of San Diego will evaluate potential alternatives to full replacement to ensure that ratepayer dollars are used effectively while maintaining downstream safety,” McBride said. “All alternatives will be thoroughly evaluated, and there is no current plan to close Hodges.”

cessible as a water source for firefighting operations” at its current level.

“Both SDFD and Cal Fire have confirmed that their equipment can access water at Hodges, in addition to multiple other surrounding water sources, as operational needs require,” McBride said in an email.

ity for clarification on the pump station’s future.

Replacement of the 106-year-old Hodges Dam is expected to be completed in 2034, although securing funding could prove challenging.

Last year, the San Diego County Water Authority informed the City of San Diego that it no longer believed it had a financial obligation to fund half of the replacement project. Until then, the project anticipated the water authority would cover 50% of the cost, with the city paying 25% and the remaining 25% split between the Santa Fe Irrigation District and the San Dieguito Water District.

Construction costs have also risen sharply. The project was initially estimated at $275 million but is now expected to cost between $474 million and $697 million.

Bernstein, Caldwell and Kidd want the city to revisit its analysis to account for upstream impacts and weigh the greater likelihood of a catastrophic wildfire against the relatively low probability of dam failure. In the meantime, they want the lake level raised.

Bernstein said 295 feet is the “sweet spot” because it would allow the pump station to resume operations while providing a larger firebreak in the event of a major wildfire. A higher lake level would also allow local fire agencies to draw more water from the lake during emergencies.

According to McBride, the lake “remains fully ac-

Cal Fire and San Diego Fire-Rescue had not responded to The Coast News’ requests for comment by press time.

McBride also noted that Lake Hodges is not connected to the city’s drinking water system, and current lake levels do not affect water availability at city fire hydrants.

While Bernstein, Caldwell and Kidd continue to rally support from neighbors, they said their concerns have largely gone unheard at the state level.

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Viridian founder promotes plant-based living

Once in a while I enjoy interviewing a guest on Lick the Plate who promotes healthy eating and lifestyle. It tends to balance out the more decadent meals that happen on a regular basis with this gig.

Michelle May, founder of Viridian Productions, who counts Vegan Food Popup Events as one of the many events she produces, was the perfect person to give me a dose of the plant-based lifestyle and tell her fascinating story. Her Oceanside Sustainable Food Festival is happening Saturday, July 25, and is definitely worth checking out.

Part of our conversation is below. You can listen to the full interview at www.lick-the-plate.com.

LTP: Tell me about growing up as a vegetarian in Texas and how your family may have helped you accomplish that.

ier, lighter cooking methods and avoiding the use of most animal products.

LTP: Walk me through your professional journey to forming Viridian Productions.

built a career as a web developer and graphic designer before moving to Colorado.

MM: Growing up as a vegetarian in a rural area outside of Houston — and as the daughter of a young immigrant — was certainly a unique experience. My mother moved to the United States from Ukraine as a teenager and had me when she was 19. My parents lived in Los Angeles during

the first few years of my life, where they were influenced by the natural health food movement. After we moved to Texas, my maternal grandmother also became interested in vegetarian and macrobiotic cooking after immigrating to the United States in the 1970s. She developed her own culinary style, recreating the Jewish and Ukrainian dishes she grew up with using ingredients like beets and toasted buckwheat (kasha), while incorporating health-

MM: I graduated from high school at 17 and enrolled at the University of Houston before transferring to Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, where I majored in art history, beginning a lifelong fascination with creativity, innovation and design.

While in college, I worked for several years as a production assistant for my family’s event production company, where I gained invaluable experience producing large-scale events. After graduation, I

About 15 years ago, I relocated to North County San Diego, where I deepened my interest in health and wellness. I graduated from several plant-based culinary and nutrition programs and created a vegan freeze-dried ice cream company.

In 2019, I launched Vegan Food Popup Events with a monthly market in downtown Encinitas to promote my food business and other local, sustainable companies.

In 2024, the company evolved into Viridian Productions, which now produces more than 50 sustainability-focused markets and festivals each year.

LTP: Working with the legendary concert promoters Belkin Productions in Cleveland must have been amazing. Tell me about that experience.

MM: Working for Belkin Productions was an incredible experience. Obviously, as a young person, it was a fun environment to be in, and being backstage during some very big shows was exciting. It was inspiring to witness — and play a small role in — so many well-executed, large-scale productions.

Knowing the history of

how my cousins built such a successful company from the ground up gave me a deep appreciation for the power of hard work and vision.

My role as a production assistant gave me a firsthand understanding of the tremendous amount of planning and coordination required to produce events at that scale. It was also my first experience working at festivals and seeing how events can bring people together to share culture and build community.

LTP: Viridian Productions has quite the roster of markets and events around San Diego. What are some of your favorites?

MM: I have to admit that I truly love them all! With three monthly markets and four annual festivals held throughout San Diego County, we have something for everyone.

Our two night markets — one in Vista and one in Miramar — are fantastic destinations for families and friends to gather with an eclectic selection of food, local craft beverages and live music.

Our monthly daytime market in vibrant North Park features a large, rotating lineup of vendors along with special activities like animal adoptions, roller skating dance parties, art

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walks, book fairs, record fairs and other themed community events.

San Diego EarthFest in Balboa Park is the region’s largest Earth Day celebration, bringing together more than 140 vendors, multiple entertainment stages, speakers and a large wellness zone.

I’m especially excited about the debut of San Diego VegFest in Balboa Park this year. It will feature expert panel discussions and nonprofit organizations offering many resources for anyone interested in plant-based living. I’m also thrilled to be bringing back the BOO! by the Bay Halloween Carnival this fall after a hiatus, with a spooky marketplace, seasonal food and drinks, fun

games, and a costume contest with prizes.

LTP: We covered this in the podcast, but it might be helpful for our vegan and aspiring vegans to know your top three vegan restaurants in North County.

MM: These are three places I dine at on a regular basis because they consistently serve delicious, high-quality food that anyone — including omnivores — would enjoy. The Plot for its incredibly creative, chef-driven cuisine and commitment to freshness and sustainability. Veggie Grill because it’s approachable, satisfying and the perfect place to introduce someone to how delicious and normal plant-based meals can be. Plumeria for its flavorful Thai dishes that prove that, with the right techniques and ingredients,

vegan food never has to feel like a compromise.

LTP: Anything else you would like to add?

MM: Since the pandemic, community events have become more important

Simulated racing puts customers in driver’s seat

Owners aim to make Encinitas venue social hub

By Cameron Adams

ENCINITAS — Behind Bier Garden and Culture Brewing on South Coast Highway 101, a reporter with The Coast News recently topped 100 mph in a Porsche 911 GT3 Cup car.

The reporter was driving the Red Bull Ring in Spielberg, Austria — at least virtually — as part of a state-of-the-art simulated racing experience featuring a wraparound video display and a realistic racing seat, steering wheel and pedals. The integrated system provides real-time feedback based on the forces a driver would feel at those speeds while making split-second driving decisions.

Except for the reporter's crashes into the track barriers, which were presumably much easier to clean up — and far less expensive — in the simulated world than they would have been in real life.

“The vision was to create a space that’s a real hangout, a real hub for people who care about racing,” said John Reikes, co-owner of Turn Zero Sim Racing. “The goal was to really go top-notch on realism.”

Leucadia husbandand-wife team Reikes and

Sarah Masterson opened Turn Zero Sim Racing in June as a place where newcomers can experience high-level racing, experienced drivers can sharpen their skills, and like-minded enthusiasts can gather to talk shop.

The space features 12 full-motion simulators, along with lounge seating and high-top tables de-

signed to encourage community beyond the immersive driving experience, which Reikes said has “become a bigger part of this than I thought it was going to be.”

He said he originally expected the hangout areas to attract less-experienced racers, while veteran enthusiasts would spend most of their time behind the wheel.

friction points, noting that “a lot of custom software has gone into this place — a lot of testing different hardware and software packages.”

He also compared driving the simulator for the first time to the feedback involved in riding a skateboard or snowboard.

“I pictured a lot of the more dedicated sim racers would come in, do an hour and leave. And that's not what I'm seeing or hearing,” Reikes said. “This can be a really solitary thing sometimes. You're in your house, and you might have a great simulator, and, yeah, you're able to chat with other people that you're racing against, but they're distant. You still feel like you're a little bit in this cocoon doing it.

“So this creates a place where there's actual community. There's real people and it turns it into a social activity. So I’ve loved hearing that and I love seeing that.”

Masterson said she fell for the sport the first time the family raced together with their two children.

“You can talk to each

other, you can bug each other a little bit,” she said. “It just ups the fun factor so much when you’re doing it together as a group and have that experience.”

The business combines Reikes' technology background with Masterson's experience in building startups.

Masterson said everything fell into place once they found the downtown Encinitas location.

“The relationship with Corner Pizza, with Bier Garden, with Culture, the welcome to the community piece is not just a hashtag,” she said. “It's so cool to be a part of this community, with these business owners, and we love Encinitas. We feel so lucky to live here.”

Reikes said he has leaned on his technical background to minimize

“You want to be smooth, and you want to listen to the car,” Reikes said. “There’s a reason we have all this force feedback coming from the steering wheel, the brake pedal, the belts, the motion base. All of that is so you can listen to what the car is doing and adjust, not so you can fight it.”

Any other advice for a first-timer?

“I try to tell everybody who comes in to take a breath and set the ego aside for a second,” Reikes said. “I can't tell you how often we get somebody who comes in, never raced, and their first question is, ‘What's the lap record for this?’

“You are not going to set the lap record your first time in or your second time in. There's a reason there is such a thing as a professional race car driver. You don't learn it in 30 minutes. But that's also what makes it so fun: it takes a really long time to get good at it. It takes a lot of precision.”

Turn Zero Sim Racing is located at 687 S Coast Hwy 101 Ste 151, Encinitas.

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When I was in third grade, my parents found a tiny cottage on Lake Michigan. The house was basically one that no one wanted. It was made from split logs, painted dark brown and nicknamed “The Stockade.” But we loved it and spent our summers there exploring the natural world around us.

During the first week of August, a phenomenon known as the monarch migration brought hundreds of monarch butterflies to the beach. There was no Google back then, and our television had one channel that received signals through a rabbit-ear antenna. We were determined to find out the origin of the migration.

My dad and I took walks along the one-mile dirt road that paralleled the beach homes. One day, we noticed a small shack built in an open field on property owned by the University of Wisconsin.

We later found out the people staying in the shack were students in the Department of Ornithology, whose job was to count birds inhabiting the lakefront and

place small bands on migrating butterflies. They explained that the butterflies washing up on the beach had come from Canada and were on their way to Mexico.

Their job was to locate and tag the multitude of monarch butterflies migrating from Canada and passing over Lake Michigan. This was an arduous task. My father volunteered

to be a tagger, and we were hooked on monarch butterflies. This was in 1968 in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, but the process continues all over the United States.

Little did I know that one day I would be studying monarch butterflies on a coast far from Wisconsin, in Carlsbad, California.

In the large 20-foot raised beds of the Carlsbad

Senior Community Garden, our garden group has planted three large milkweed plants that flourish in the full sun. We have waited patiently through June and July for the first sighting of female monarchs.

We spot one monarch flying from bed to bed. She tries a purple sage and moves on. She alights on a tall lavender shrub but continues flying. Finally, she lands on a milkweed plant and stays for 10 minutes.

After she leaves, we investigate and, sure enough, one tiny yellow egg has appeared on the underside of a leaf near the top of the plant.

According to Monarch Joint Venture, an educational organization devoted to the protection and conservation of monarchs, “Female monarchs only lay eggs on milkweed plants since monarch caterpillars only eat milkweed. The eggs will hatch in four days after they are laid.”

As we soon learn, eggs laid by the monarch develop through four stages: egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa (chrysalis) and adult.

Because the caterpillar’s primary goal is to eat and grow quickly, the milkweed provides food during its 10to 14-day feeding phase.

When the caterpillar reaches full size, it climbs to a secure location, such as a twig or leaf, and attaches itself with silk. It then sheds its skin one last time to reveal a jade-green chrysalis.

Inside this protective casing, the insect undergoes a transformation called metamorphosis that takes nine to 14 days. (This metamorphosis can be seen on YouTube in “The Amazing Monarch Life.”)

When the butterfly is fully developed, the chrysalis becomes transparent, and the adult emerges. After a few hours of drying, it is ready to take flight, and the cycle begins again. (See Monarch Joint Venture for further details.)

I learned from Jay Klopfenstein, our local monarch expert, that if a family would like to observe this process in their home garden, they can purchase a butterfly tent from Amazon and find instructions on the Facebook page “How to Raise Monarch Butterflies.”

Jay and his group of butterfly enthusiasts have created the California Pollinator Collaborative, whose mission is to “increase the population of native pollina-

tors that are essential for the reproduction of 85% of the world’s flowering plants.”

They travel to community gardens, farmers’ markets and schools, demonstrating the importance of milkweed plants and the migration of local and national monarchs They have also created a fundraiser for their projects, including the development of a California Pollinator license plate. Details are available at www. californiapollinatorcollaborative.org.

Another activity the group is promoting is a free screening of the film “The Little Things That Run the World” at Dove Library on Aug. 1. Contact the library for details. Contact Jay through the California Pollinator Collaborative to learn more.

Jano Nightingale is a horticulturist in Carlsbad and also loves monarchs. Contact her at janosgarden@gmail.com.

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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

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 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 Road, Suite 820 San Diego, CA 92108 Toll Free Phone: 888-264-4010 Sales Line 800-280-2832; Sales Website: www.ndscorp. com Connie Hernandez, Trustee Sales Representative A-4878268 07/03/2026, 07/10/2026, 07/17/2026 CN 32625

NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF BULK SALE (SECS. 6101-6111 U.C.C.)

Exempt from fee under GC27388.1(a)(1); Not related to real property Escrow No. 103-040945

Notice is hereby given that a bulk sale is about to be made.

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

RL Serrano Enterprises, Inc., a California corporation, 555 W. Country Club Lane, Suite J, Escondido, CA 92026

Doing Business as: Round Table Pizza #839

All other business name(s) and address(es) used by the Seller(s) within three years, as stated by the Seller(s), is/are: None

The location in California of the chief executive o ce of the Seller is: 16244 Spangler Peak Road, Ramona, CA 92065

The name(s) and address of the Buyer(s) is/are: JAG Pizza Group, a California corporation, 35893 Esperia Way, Fallbrook, CA 92028

The assets to be sold are described in general as: Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment, Stock in Trade, Tradename, Goodwill and all operations/volume of business and are located at: 555 W. Country Club Lane, Suite J, Escondido, CA 92026

The Bulk Sale is intended to be consummated at the o ce of:

The Heritage Escrow Company, 960 West Valley Parkway, Escondido, CA 92025 and the anticipated date of sale/transfer is 08/04/26, pursuant to Division 6 of the California Code

This Bulk Sale is subject to California Uniform Commercial Code Section 6106.2

[If the sale subject to Sec. 6106.2, the following information must be provided].

The name and address of the person with whom claims may be led is: The Heritage

Escrow Company, 960 West Valley Parkway, Escondido, CA 92025, Escrow No, 103-040945, Escrow O cer: Barbara Hitt and the last date for ling claims shall be 08/03/26 which is the business day before the sale date speci ed above.

Date: 7-13-26

JAG Pizza Group, a California corporation By: S/ Dan Grncarevski, President 7/17/26 CNS-4061436# CN 32730

NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF BULK SALE

(Division 6 of the Commercial Code)

Escrow No. 003595-CK (1) Notice is hereby given to creditors of the within named Seller(s) that a bulk sale is about to be made on personal property hereinafter described.

(2) The name and business addresses of the seller are:

PREMIERE CLEANERS, INC., 2669 GATEWAY RD. #101, CARLSBAD, CA 92009

(3) The location in California of the chief executive o ce of the Seller is: 154 S. SOLANA HILLS DR. SOLANA BEACH, CA 92075 (4) The names and business address of the Buyer(s) are: PREMIER LAUNDRY GROUP, INC., 2669 GATEWAY RD. #101, CARLSBAD, CA 92009 (5) The location and general description of the assets to be sold are: INVENTORY, INVENTORY FOR SALE, MACHINERY, FURNITURE, FIXTURES AND OTHER EQUIPMENT, LEASEHOLD IMPROVEMENTS, TRANSFERABLE GOVERNMENT LICENSES AND PERMITS, CUSTOMER LISTS, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMES, TRADE NAMES AND TRADEMARKS, LOGOS, SIGNS AND ADVERTISING MATERIALS, TELEPHONE AND FAX NUMBERS, WEB SITES, URL NAMES, E-MAIL ADDRESSES, ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE, VENDOR LISTS, AND GOODWILL of that certain business located at: 2669 GATEWAY RD. #101, CARLSBAD, CA 92009 (6) The business name used by the seller(s) at said location is:

PREMIERE CLEANERS (7) The anticipated date of the bulk sale is AUGUST 4, 2026 at the o ce of: PACIFIC HOMELAND ESCROW, INC, 8799 BALBOA AVE. SUITE 100 SAN DIEGO, CA 92123, Escrow No. 003595-CK, Escrow

O cer: CINDY KIM

(8) Claims may be led with Same as “7” above.

(9) The last date for ling claims is: AUGUST 3, 2026.

(10) This bulk sale is subject to Section 6106.2 of the Uniform Commercial Code.

(11) As listed by the Seller, all other business names and addresses used by the Seller within three years before the date such list was sent or delivered to the Buyer are:

PREMIERE CLEANERS-154 S. SOLANA HILLS DR. SOLANA BEACH, CA 92075.

DATED: JULY 9, 2026

TRANSFEREES: PREMIER LAUNDRY GROUP, INC., A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION ORD-5319338 THE COAST NEWS 7/17/26 CN 32726

NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF BULK SALE (UCC Sec. 6105) Escrow No. 26-6553-DA

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a bulk sale is about to be made. The name(s), business address(es) to the seller(s) are: THAI ONE ON INCORPORATED, 485 S. MELROSE DR., STE. 107, 108 & 109, VISTA, CA 92081 Doing Business as: THAI ONE ON All other business name(s) and address(es) used by the seller(s)

within three years, as stated by the seller(s), is/are: The location in California of the Chief Executive O cer of the Seller(s) is: NONE The name(s) and address of the buyer(s) is/are: FSMG. INC., 936 EAST MISSION ROAD, FALLBROOK, CA 92028

The assets to be sold are described in general as: FURNITURE, FIXTURES & EQUIPMENT and are located at: 485 S. MELROSE DR., STE. 107, 108 & 109, VISTA, CA 92081

The bulk sale is intended to be consummated at the o ce of: SAN DIEGUITO ESCROW, INC., 519 ENCINITAS BLVD., SUITE 108, ENCINITAS, CA 92024-3738 and the anticipated sale date is AUGUST 4, 2026

The bulk sale is subject to California Uniform Commercial Code Section 6106.2. [If the sale is subject to Sec. 6106.2, the following information must be provided.] The name and address of the person with whom claims may be led is: SAN DIEGUITO ESCROW, INC., 519 ENCINITAS BLVD., SUITE 108, ENCINITAS, CA 920243738 and the last date for ling claims shall be AUGUST 3, 2026, which is the business day before the sale date speci ed above.

BUYER: FSMG. INC. 5316600-PP TCN 7/17/26 CN 32725

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSECHANGE OF NAME CASE# 26CU037089N TO ALL INTERESTED

PERSONS:

Petitioner(s): Semaal Basheed Alford led a petition with this court for a decree changing name as follows: a. Present name: Semaal Basheed Alford change to proposed name: Sa’Mir Semaal Shaka IV. 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 21, 2026 at 8:30 a.m., in Dept. 25 of the Superior Court of California, 325 S Melrose Dr., Vista CA 92081, North County Division. (To appear remotely, check in advance of the hearing for information about how to do so on the court’s website. To nd your court’s website, go to www. courts.ca.gov/find-my-court. htm.) NO HEARING WILL OCCUR ON THE DATE SPECIFIED IN THE ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE. The court will review the documents led as of the date speci ed on the Order to Show Cause for Change of Name (JC Form #NC-120).

If all requirements for a name change have been met as of the date speci ed, and no timely written objection has been received (required at least two court days before the date speci ed), the Petition for Change of Name (JC Form #NC100) will be granted without a hearing. One copy of the Order Granting the Petition will be mailed to the petitioner. To change a name on a legal document, including a birth certi cate, social security card, driver license, passport, and other identi cation, a certi ed copy of Decree Changing Name (JC Form #NC-130) or Decree Changing Name and Order Recognizing Change of Gender

and for Issuance of New Birth Certi cate (JC Form #NC230) may be required. Contact the agency(ies) who issues the legal document that needs to be changed, to determine if a certi ed copy is required.

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

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

If a timely objection is led, the court will set a hearing date and contact the parties by mail with further directions.

A RESPONDENT

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

Any Petition for the name change of a minor that is signed by only one parent must have this Attachment served along with the Petition and Order to Show Cause, on the other non-signing parent, and proof of service must be led with the court. IT IS SO ORDERED.

Filed Date: 07/10/2026

Brad A. Weinreb Judge of the Superior Court. 07/17, 07/24, 07/31, 08/07/2026 CN 32719

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF MICHAEL WILLIAM CORONA

Case# 26PE001859C

To all heirs, bene ciaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of Michael William Corona

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

The Petition for Probate requests that Jason Corona be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

The petition requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate.

The will and any codicils are available for examination in the le kept by the court.

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

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

Date: August 18, 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: Theodore P. Bertier, Esq. 12544 High Blu Dr., Ste 200 San Diego CA 92130 Telephone: 800.941.4807

07/17, 07/24, 07/31/2026 CN 32713

Notice of Self Storage Sale

Please take notice A-Aardvark Self Storage located at 4490 Murphy Canyon Rd, San Diego, CA, 92123 intends to hold an auction to sell the goods stored by the following tenants at the storage facility. The sale will occur as an online auction via www.storagetreasures.com on 8/04/2026 at 6:00PM. Adrian Reyes Aguilar. All property is being stored at the above selfstorage facility. This sale may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Certain terms and conditions apply. See manager for details. 07/17/2026 CN 32709

NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF BULK SALE (UCC Sec. 6105) Escrow No. 37084-AU

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a bulk sale is about to be made. The name(s) and business address(es) of the seller(s) are: RAFSAF LOGISTICS, INC., A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION, 330 RESOURCE DRIVE, BLOOMINGTON, CA 92316

Doing business as: RAFSAF LOGISTICS

All other business name(s) and address(es) used by the seller(s) within the past three years, as stated by the seller(s), is/are: 2647 GATEWAY ROAD #105400, CARLSBAD, CA 92009

The location in California of the chief executive o ce of the Seller is: 330 RESOURCE DRIVE, BLOOMINGTON, CA 92316

The name(s) and business address of the buyer(s) are: SEASIDE LOGISTICS, INC, A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION, 1155 CAMINO DEL MAR #741, DEL MAR, CA 92014

The assets being sold are generally described as: THE BUSINESS,

GOODWILL, TELEPHONE NUMBERS, WEBSITE, LIST OF CUSTOMERS, TRADE NAMES, ALL TRANSFERRABLE PERMITS, FRANCHISES, LEASES, AND WORK IN PROCESS ON HAND and are located at: 330 RESOURCE DRIVE, BLOOMINGTON, CA 92316

The bulk sale is intended to be consummated at the o ce of: ESCROW MATTERS INC, 20300 VENTURA BLVD, #325, WOODLAND HILLS, CA 91364 and the anticipated date of the sale is AUGUST 4, 2026

The bulk sale is subject to California Uniform Commercial Code Section 6106.2. The person with whom claims may be led is: ALEXANDRA ULLMAN

C/O ESCROW MATTERS INC, 20300 VENTURA BLVD, #325, WOODLAND HILLS, CA 91364 and the last date for ling claims by any creditor shall be AUGUST 3, 2026 which is the business day before the anticipated sale date speci ed above.

Dated: MAY 28, 2026

SEASIDE LOGISTICS, INC, A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION, Buyer(s) 5314469-SD PP COAST NEWS 7/17/26 CN 32708

SUMMONS

(CITACION JUDICIAL)

CASE #: 30-2023-01364464CU-PA-CJC NOTICE TO DEFENDANT: (AVISO AL DEMANDADO):

Nickolas Chouvardas, an individual and DOES 1 – 20, Inclusive YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF: (LO ESTA DEMANDANDO EL DEMANDANTE): Jacqueline Nguyen Dang, an individual NOTICE! You have been sued. The court may decide against you without your being heard unless you respond within 30 days. Read the information below.

You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this summons and legal papers are served on you to le a written response at this court and have a copy served on the plainti . A letter or phone call will not protect you. Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form that you can use for your response. You can nd these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the ling fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form.

If you do not le your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money, and property may be taken without further warning from the court.

There are other legal requirements. You may want to call an attorney right away.

If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call an attorney referral service. If you cannot a ord an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonpro t legal services program. You can locate these nonpro t groups at the California Legal Services Web site (www.lawhelpcalifornia. org), the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www. courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), or by contacting your local court or county bar association. NOTE: The court has a statutory lien for waived fees and costs on any settlement or arbitration award of $10,000 or more in a civil. case. The court’s lien must be paid before the court will dismiss the case. AVISO! Lo han demandado. Si no responde dentro de 30 dias, la corte puede decidir en su contra sin escuchar su version. Lea la informacion a continuacion.

Tiene 30 DIAS DE CALENDARIO despues de que le entreguen esta citacion y

papeles legales para presentar una respuesta por escrito en esta corte y hacer que se entregue una copia al demandante. Una carta o una llamada telefonica no lo protegen. Su respuesta por escrito tiene que estar en formato legal correcto si desea que procesen su caso en la corte. Es posible que haya un formulario que usted pueda usar para su respuesta.Puede encontrar estos formularios de la corte y mas informacion en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www.sucorte. ca.gov), en la biblioteca de leyes de su condado o en la corte que le quede mas cerca. Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentacion, pida al secretario de la corte que le de un formulario de exencion de pago de cuotas. Si no presenta su respuesta a tiempo, puede perder el caso por incumplimiento y la corte le podra quitar su sueldo, dinero y bienes sin mas advertencia. Hay otros requisitos legales. Es recomendable que llame a un abogado inmediatamente. Si no conoce a un abogado, puede llamar a un servicio de remision a abogados. Si no puede pagar a un abogado, es posible que cumpla con los requisitos para obtener servicios legales gratuitos de un programa de servicios legales sin nes de lucro. Puede encontrar estos grupos sin nes de lucro en el sitio web de California Legal Services, ( www.lawhelpcalifornia.org ), en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California, (www. sucorte.ca.gov) o poniendose en contacto con la corte o el colegio de abogados locales. AVISO: Por ley, la corte tiene derecho a reclamar las cuotas y los costos exentos por imponer un gravamen sobre cualquier recuperacion de $10,000 o mas de valor recibida mediante un acuerdo o una concesion de arbitraje en un caso de derecho civil. Tiene que pagar el gravamen de la corte antes de que la corte pueda desechar el caso.

The name and address of the court is: (El nombre y direccion de la corte es):

Orange County Superior Court 700 Civic Center Dr. West Santa Ana, CA 92702

Assigned for All Purposes Judge Shawn Nelson

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

Thomas Kien Dinh, Esq. 10901 Westminster Ave., Ste B Garden Grove CA 92843

Telephone: 714.537.7530

Date: 12/05/2023

David H. Yamasaki, Clerk (Secretario), A. Burton, Deputy (Adjunto)

NOTICE TO THE PERSON SERVED: You are served as an individual defendant. 07/17, 07/24, 07/31, 08/07/2026 CN 32703

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF PATTY NOBUKO MATTSON Case# 26PE001830C

To all heirs, bene ciaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of Patty Nobuko Mattson

A Petition for Probate has been led by Lee-An Atkinson, in the Superior Court of California, County of San Diego.

The Petition for Probate requests that Lee-An Atkinson be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

The petition requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate.

The will and any codicils are available for examination in the le kept by the court.

The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority

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

A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: Date: August 05, 2026; Time: 1:30 PM; in Dept.: 502. Court address: 1100 Union St., San Diego CA 92101, Central Courthouse.

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: Margaret K. Herring, Esq. 1001 B Ave., Ste 215 Coronado CA 92118

Telephone: 619.437.9175 07/17, 07/24, 07/31/2026 CN 32695

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

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(“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

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

Fictitious Business Name

Statement #2026-9015491

Filed: Jul 14, 2026 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business

Name(s): A. AE Fit. Located at: 2550 W. Ranch St. #204, Carlsbad CA 92010 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: 2604B El Camino Real #148, Carlsbad CA 92008. Registrant Name and Business Mailing

Address: 1. Altered Ego Fitness LLC, 2604B El Camino Real #148, 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/Adina Edwards, 07/17, 07/24, 07/31, 08/07/2026 CN 32734

Fictitious Business Name

Statement #2026-9015450

Filed: Jul 14, 2026 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business

Name(s): A. Oceanside Dental Center. Located at: 3502 College Blvd. #B, Oceanside CA 92056 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: 17452 Irvine Blvd., Tustin CA 92780. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Farzin

Farshidi DDS Inc., 17452 Irvine Blvd., Tustin CA 92780. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: Not Yet Started S/Farzin Farshidi, 07/17, 07/24, 07/31, 08/07/2026 CN 32733

Fictitious Business Name

Statement #2026-9015381

Filed: Jul 13, 2026 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business

Name(s): A. Mermaid Nails and Spa. Located at: 427 Santa Fe Dr., Encinitas CA 92024 San Diego. Business Mailing Address:

2519 Dundee Way, Vista CA 92081. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Bare Face Beauty Academy LLC, 2519 Dundee Way, Vista CA 92081. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 01/01/2026 S/Ngoc Pham, 07/17, 07/24, 07/31, 08/07/2026 CN 32732

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2026-9014240 Filed: Jun 26, 2026 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Steady Response Restoration LLC. Located at: 1205 N. Melrose Dr. #E, Vista CA 92083 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: 256 Blockton Rd., Vista CA 92083. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Steady Response Restoration LLC, 256 Blockton Rd., Vista CA 92083. 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/Desiree Quiroz, 07/17, 07/24, 07/31, 08/07/2026 CN 32731

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2026-9015352

Filed: Jul 13, 2026 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business

Name(s): A. ONE US. Located at: 328 Winsome Pl., Encinitas CA 92024 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Joshua A. Roush, 328 Winsome Pl., 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/Joshua A. Roush, 07/17, 07/24, 07/31, 08/07/2026 CN 32724

Fictitious Business Name

Statement #2026-9015347

Filed: Jul 13, 2026 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. KeepCo; B. Keep Company; C. KeepMore. Located at: 808 River Run Cir., San Marcos CA 92069 San Diego. Business Mailing

Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing

Address: 1. Real Estate FU Inc., 808 River Run Cir., San Marcos CA 92069. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: Not Yet Started S/Troy Huerta, 07/17, 07/24, 07/31, 08/07/2026 CN 32723

Fictitious Business Name

Statement #2026-9015350

Filed: Jul 13, 2026 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business

Name(s): A. Clockwork Cavern; B. PowAir. Located at: 772 Via Callado, Oceanside CA 92057 San Diego. Business Mailing

Address: Same. Registrant

Name and Business Mailing

Address: 1. Tyrone Aaron Powell, 772 Via Callado, Oceanside CA 92057. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: Not Yet Started S/Tyrone Aaron Powell, 07/17, 07/24, 07/31, 08/07/2026 CN 32722

Fictitious Business Name

Statement #2026-9014628

Filed: Jul 02, 2026 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Vibrant Living Wellness. Located at: 121 West E St., Encinitas CA 92024 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant

Name and Business Mailing

Address: 1. Christiane Gerda Stefano , 121 West E St, 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/Christiane Gerda Stefano , 07/17, 07/24, 07/31, 08/07/2026 CN 32720

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2026-9015205

Filed: Jul 10, 2026 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Alphagraphics Oceanside. Located at: 1824 Oceanside Blvd. #A, Oceanside CA 92054 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. TCBG Enterprises, 1824 Oceanside Blvd. #A Oceanside CA 92054. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 06/26/2016 S/Thomas Guminski, 07/17, 07/24, 07/31, 08/07/2026 CN 32718

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2026-9015204 Filed: Jul 10, 2026 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Alphagraphics 760. Located at: 1824 Oceanside Blvd. #A, Oceanside CA 92054 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. TCBG Enterprises, 1824 Oceanside Blvd. #A, Oceanside CA 92054. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 06/26/2016 S/Thomas Guminski, 07/17, 07/24, 07/31, 08/07/2026 CN 32717

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2026-9014304

Filed: Jun 29, 2026 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Laidback Hustler. Located at: 2146 Woodwind Dr., Encinitas CA 92024 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Leana Karin Aika Frincke Ms., 2146 Woodwind Dr., Encinitas CA 92024. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: Not Yet Started S/Leana Karin Aika Frincke Ms., 07/17, 07/24, 07/31, 08/07/2026 CN 32716

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2026-9013911

Filed: Jun 23, 2026 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Anigma; B. Anigma Encinitas. Located at: 509 S. Coast Hwy 101, Encinitas CA 92024 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. MPCS LLC, 517 S. Coast Hwy 101, 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: 05/15/2026 S/Mark Dobbins, 07/17, 07/24, 07/31, 08/07/2026 CN 32715

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2026-9013911

Filed: Jun 23, 2026 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Anigma; B. Anigma Encinitas. Located at: 509 S. Coast Hwy 101, Encinitas CA 92024 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. MPCS LLC, 517 S. Coast Hwy 101, 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: 05/15/2026 S/Mark Dobbins, 07/17, 07/24, 07/31, 08/07/2026 CN 32714

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2026-9014154 Filed: Jun 25, 2026 with County of San Diego Recorder/ County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. The Greater Gourmet Company LLC Personal Gourmet Chefs Ronald Mcleish MBR; B. Greater Gourmet Company LLC Personal Gourmet Chefs; C. Model Finance; D. Model Funding; E. Model Motorcycle Funding; F Model. Located at: 2521 Palomar Airport Rd. #105-1074, Carlsbad CA 92011 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1 The Greater Gourmet Company LLC, 2521 Palomar Airport Rd. #105-1074, Carlsbad CA 92011. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 10/02/2025 S/Steven Vanderhei, 07/17, 07/24, 07/31, 08/07/2026 CN 32707

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2026-9012830 Filed: Jun 08, 2026 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Greater Gourmet Company Personal Gourmet Chefs Ronald Mcleish MBR; B. The Greater Gourmet Company Personal Gourmet Chefs; C. Steve Vanderhei Motorcycle Funding; D. SVMF; E. Greater Gourmet Personal Gourmet Chefs; F. Greater Gourmet Personal Gourmet Chefs Ronald Mcleish MBR; G. The Greater Gourmet Company; H. Greater Gourmet Company. Located at: 2521 Palomar Airport Rd. #105-1074, Carlsbad CA 92011-1074 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Steven Robert Vanderhei, 2521 Palomar Airport Rd. #1051074, Carlsbad CA 92011. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 11/20/2025 S/Steven Vanderhei, 07/17, 07/24, 07/31, 08/07/2026 CN 32706

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2026-9013135

Filed: Jun 11, 2026 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business

Name(s): A. ADS Garage Doors and Gates Repair; B. ADS Automatic Door Specialists. Located at: 16236 San Dieguito Rd. #08, Rancho Santa Fe CA 92091 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: 6837 Nancy Ridge Dr. #I, San Diego CA 92121. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. ADS Garage Systems Inc., 7905 Vista Guyaba, Carlsbad CA 92009. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 05/01/2026 S/Richard J. Eucker Jr., 07/17, 07/24, 07/31, 08/07/2026 CN 32705

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2026-9015178

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

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2026-9015049 Filed: Jul 08, 2026 with County of San Diego Recorder/ County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Insure Health Plans; B. Compare Life Insurance; C. Compare Healthcare Insurance Center; D. Reliable Retirement Strategies. Located at: 701 Palomar Airport Rd. #330, Carlsbad CA 92011 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Brandon David Sears, 701 Palomar Airport Rd. #330, Carlsbad CA 92011; 2. Nicole D. Sears, 701 Palomar Airport Rd. #330, Carlsbad CA 92011. This business is conducted by: A General Partnership. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the

07/31, 08/07/2026 CN 32701

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2026-9014607 Filed: Jul 02, 2026 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Le Co ee Bee. Located at: 1710 Kraft St., Oceanside CA 92058 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Creating Master Investments LLC, 1710 Kraft 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: 07/02/2026 S/Luis Sanchez, 07/17, 07/24, 07/31, 08/07/2026 CN 32700

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2026-9014314 Filed: Jun 29, 2026 with County of San Diego Recorder/ County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Neptune Transportation Services; B. Neptune Cab; C. Neptune Taxi. Located at: 322 Village Run E., Encinitas CA

Name(s): A. Beauty Lite. Located at: 7829 Quebrada Cir., Carlsbad CA 92009 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Beauty Bath LLC, 7829 Quebrada Cir., Carlsbad CA 92009. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 05/02/2026 S/Sang Hoon Park, 07/17, 07/24, 07/31, 08/07/2026 CN 32704

Located at: 2235 S. Melrose Dr. #111, Vista CA 92081 San Diego. Business Mailing

Address: PO Box 130, Vista CA 92085. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address:

1. Moore, PO Box 130, Vista CA 92085. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company. Registrant

First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 07/01/2021 S/Karen Moore, 07/17, 07/24, 07/31, 08/07/2026 CN 32698

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2026-9015053 Filed: Jul 08, 2026 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business

Name(s): A. Maverick’s Fishing. Located at: 9402 Broadmoor Pl., La Mesa CA 91942 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Paci c Security Solutions, 1175 Avocado Ave. Ste 101 #143, 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: 06/18/2026 S/Maverick

Ghaeth Wazzi, 07/17, 07/24, 07/31, 08/07/2026 CN 32697

Statement of Abandonment of Use of Fictitious Business Name #2026-9014550 Filed: Jul 01, 2026 with San Diego County Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s) To Be Abandoned: A. Encinitas South CA Foursquare Church; B. Light Church. Located at: 831 3rd St., Encinitas CA 92024 San Diego. Mailing Address: PO Box 26902, Los Angeles CA 90026. The Fictitious Business Name Referred to Above was Filed in San Diego County on: 01/25/2023 and assigned File # 2023-9001781. Fictitious Business Name is being Abandoned By: 1. International Church of the Foursquare Gospel, 1132 Glendale Blvd., Los Angeles CA 90026. The Business is Conducted by: A Corporation. S/Jarrod D. Kula, 07/17, 07/24, 07/31, 08/07/2026 CN 32696

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

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

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 Statement #2026-9014232 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

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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, 07/24/2026 CN 32639

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. Fictitious Business

Name(s): A. Little Odd Child. Located at: 320 30th St., San Diego CA 92102 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Halli Herzog Polk, 320 30th St., San Diego CA 92102. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 03/13/2026 S/Halli Herzog Polk, 07/03, 07/10, 07/17, 07/24/2026 CN 32634

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2026-9013721 Filed: Jun 22, 2026 with County of San Diego Recorder/ County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Perez Pro Maintenance, LLC. Located at: 117 Rosebay Dr. #18, Encinitas CA 92024 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Perez Pro 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

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:

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

Encinitas development boosts taxes, raises costs

Analysis looks at growth’s fiscal impact citywide

By Cameron Adams ENCINITAS — The

Coast News analysis of development patterns in Encinitas found that the ongoing city costs of new housing units, even along existing roadways, did not outweigh the tax benefits from a financial standpoint.

The analysis examined the break-even point between increases in property tax revenue resulting from higher assessed land values and the estimated municipal expenditures associated with population growth.

Because there is no direct way to assign police, fire, parks, roadway maintenance and other city services to individual developments, the analysis used Encinitas’ average budgeted spending per resident as a proxy for those costs.

The analysis did not include broader economic effects such as sales tax revenue, permit fees, utility revenues, business activity or long-term economic growth. Nor did it consider factors such as housing demand, community character or other quality-of-life impacts. Instead, it focused solely on the relationship between property tax revenue and estimated municipal expenditures.

Edward Erfurt, chief technology officer for Strong Towns, a grassroots urban planning organization, told Coast News that the group

CONSTRUCTION IS underway on The Captain, the mixed-use redevelopment of the former Captain Keno’s property along North Coast Highway 101 in Leucadia. The Coast News analysis found the project significantly increased the property’s assessed value and annual property tax contribution while also examining the estimated long-term municipal expenditures associated with new housing development. Courtesy photo

has found cities should seek a ratio of $40 in private development for every $1 of public investment.

“If you have a mile of road that costs a million dollars to build, along that mile of road adjacent to it, you would need to see over forty million dollars worth of private investment at the time that road opened up,” Erfurt said. “And that is not the development pattern we’ve seen for the last eight decades.”

He added that the most financially responsible forms of development involve infill and “thickening up” existing infrastructure with incremental housing and business opportunities that fit local needs.

“It has to start at the most local level and for some communities, even city council is not local enough,” Erfurt said. “Doing it at that local level – that is the only way we can start to rebuild trust and learn how

to do this type of incremental bottom-up development again.”

Mayor Bruce Ehlers pointed to the city’s increase in development fees in May — in some cases by more than 500% — as one way the city sought to ensure everyone pays their fair share and that current residents do not end up subsidizing housing for future residents.

“To the city, the question is which is greater: the cost or the taxable income?”

Ehlers said. “If the taxable income was greater, then … we’d all be swimming in money and not going back to basics to get basic infrastructure.”

Building benefits

The analysis compared the county’s assessed value of individual properties with the cumulative assessed value of residential properties citywide. Property acreages were identified using city planning

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worth the cost. I was asking myself that question when Maryanu grabbed my face.

Meeting him gave me the answer. He had every reason to withdraw from the world, and instead, he celebrated every moment of it. He was not performing resilience. He simply was it.

I am neurodivergent and have sensory processing disorder. I know what it feels like to be in a room

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clubs -- not out of passion or interest, but out of desperation. But next to me, my Lola smiles. I originally believed Lola only smiled because her body was deteriorating. “Nobody could be content when voluntarily choosing to fall behind, right? If she were youthful, she would never walk so slow.” But in reality, she understood that the effort is the prize.

A fear of stagnation is natural to occur when one wants to accomplish as much as possible. However, accomplishments and acco-

that was not built for you, where noise and light and expectations arrive all at once. As a child, I found calm in sport and comfort in books. They became my scaffolding.

Watching Maryanu choose joy so directly, whether he was trying to juggle or playing with his stickers, I understood something I had never been able to name. My neurodivergence was never the obstacle I had been taught to navigate around. It was the instrument that let me see

lades aren’t the only things that should define one’s existence; that’s what Lola understood. By understanding that there was no main goal or true finish line to what she could achieve in life, she was able to let go of defining her happiness by completion. Through discovering this, I appreciate walking slowly alongside Lola. Falling behind doesn’t bother me as much as it used to, and I’ve learned that the worth of my endeavors isn’t merely valued by the score, but by the rigor of the game — the effort I put in.

I now appreciate the time I spend outside of studying as opposed to my

what others missed.

After that afternoon, I stopped thinking about athletic development as a destination. I started thinking of it as a promise, one I keep by checking in with teammates, mentoring younger athletes, and building programs that meet people where they are.

Every expansion decision I make now runs through one question: Does this help lift someone else up?

This past May, during Mental Health Awareness Month, Reading Athlete

previous despair and dread for such “wasted” time. I take time to appreciate my achievements rather than quickly asking “What’s next?” before even acknowledging what I’ve accomplished.

Previously, I completed my assignments simply to get them over with — going through the motions of schoolwork. Now, I’ve dedicated extended time to science outside of school: I curated the first team in school history to represent my high school in Brain Bees and USABO by founding the neuroscience club.

I once believed being passionate about topics outside of school wasted my

ran in 26 states, reaching hundreds of student-athletes. More importantly, it has been the foundation of several peer-led crisis interventions. It has rebuilt team connections, restored a sense of present-moment awe, and saved lives.

Maryanu probably does not remember me. That is fine. I remember enough for both of us.

The best teachers never know the full reach of what they gave you. That is exactly what makes the gift worth carrying.

time — made me fall behind — but I’ve now written and published an extensive research paper on cognitive neuroscience.

Ultimately, although I’ve learned to embrace walking slowly, this does not constitute an eradication of speedwalking.

Instead, each of my steps is nuanced — sometimes I may sprint while on other days I crawl. I am an amalgamation and a constant tug-of-war between being intensely disciplined yet allowing room for indulgence, a fear of falling behind yet also contentment with falling behind, and speedwalking yet also slowing down.

documents, while citywide comparisons relied on all residentially zoned parcels in Encinitas’ GIS Data Hub.

The San Diego County Assessor’s Office reevaluates property values as development, inflation and other factors affect land values for tax collection purposes.

The review focused on three recent developments — Fox Point Farms, The Cove and The Captain — to examine their financial impacts on the city. All three are located along major roadways, which in theory could provide economies-of-scale benefits not captured in this analysis.

The analysis found that each property experienced a substantial increase in assessed value per acre following development.

The City of Encinitas receives most of its revenue from property taxes. In the fiscal year that just ended, property taxes accounted for 63% of the city’s General Fund revenue.

Among all property types, including commercial, industrial and others, approximately 88% of Encinitas’ total taxable assessed value is classified as residential property.

In the fiscal year ending in 2021, the average residential property in Encinitas had an assessed value of $1.18 million per acre.

During that same fiscal year, the 9.9-acre property between La Costa Avenue and the Batiquitos Lagoon near Interstate 5 had an assessed value of $131,114 per acre. After The Cove came

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week.

I couldn’t recognize the girl in the mirror, and the longer I stared, the more I noticed. The faded bruises from IVs, the insides of her mouth bitten raw, every negative thought. She didn’t want to live anymore, and the thought always lived in the back of her mind. She was hopeless, and she was me. Looking back, I see something different. Through the pain, she discovered that plans are just plans for a reason, and she is allowed to change her mind. She relied on new ways to keep herself distracted, like movies and long drives. She learned that not everyone will understand her, but that doesn’t mean she’s alone.

I know now that I spent a long time hiding behind pain and punishing myself for things I couldn’t control, instead of actually asking for the help I needed.

There was no specific moment when everything clicked back into place, but there was slow progress. I passed all my classes and took four AP tests without being able to study in person. I started my senior year

with the same struggles, but equipped with new ways to stay grounded. I got back into some of my old hobbies and deepened my love for new ones.

When I look in the mirror now, I recognize who’s looking back. I’m not the same girl I was a year ago, but I’m also not the girl who thought she wouldn’t be here today. Sometimes I still feel close to the version of me who was drowning in everything, and I’m not sure that fear will ever fully go away. But I have to remember that my story didn’t end when I couldn’t get out of bed, or in the emergency room with a tube in my arm, or when I thought it should have. My story didn’t end when I was rejected by my dream school, and it won’t end when more unexpected challenges are thrown my way.

Maybe one day the migraine will go away, maybe not, but I am going to keep living in spite of it. I am learning how to live a life that looks nothing like the one I planned, and I think that’s good enough.

O’side adopts new climate plan

By Summer Hu

The Oceanside City Council unanimously approved an update to its Climate Action Plan at its June 24 special meeting, setting new greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets and finalizing more than six years of planning.

The city aims to reduce overall greenhouse gas emissions by 27% from 2018 levels by 2030, by 90% by 2045, and maintain emissions 90% below 2018 levels through 2050. The targets align with statewide climate goals outlined in SB 32 and AB 1279, as well as the horizon year of Oceanside’s General Plan update.

The updated plan calls for reducing annual greenhouse gas emissions from about 845,000 metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent in 2018 to 621,000 metric tons by 2030. By 2045 and 2050, the city aims to lower annual emissions to about 89,000 metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent.

The update, which builds on Oceanside’s 2019 Climate Action Plan, includes sustainability initiatives such as expanding access to public transit, planting 200 new trees and developing a local workforce to promote green practices among local businesses, among other ac-

tions.

The CAP update is part of Phase 2 of the “Onward Oceanside” General Plan update, the city’s comprehensive plan for long-term growth and development, which the council also approved at the meeting. Phase 2 follows the adoption of Phase 1 in 2019.

“Let’s just say this is a historic day, historic moment,” Mayor Esther Sanchez said.

The update includes 17 reduction initiatives and 104 actions targeting emissions from transportation, energy, solid waste, consumer goods and water, according to a June 26 city news release. It also promotes emissions reductions by preserving natural lands, supporting conservation efforts and fostering local job growth in a sustainable economy.

While city staff expects Oceanside to meet its 2030 emissions reduction target under the current plan, additional measures will be needed to achieve the 2045 and 2050 goals, according to the release.

A state-mandated cost analysis required before the updated plan can move forward has not yet been completed, Sustainability Program Administrator Justin Gamble said. The

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package this thing publicly” and “provide transparency.”

The letter was addressed to Board Chair Terra Lawson-Remer, who could not be reached for comment because she is on maternity leave. Vice Chair Monica Montgomery Steppe and Chair Pro Tem Paloma Aguirre also did not immediately respond to requests for comment.

Fire Chief Mike Calderwood said during a June council meeting that the airport contracts with Pro-Tec, a private company, to staff two firefighters and maintain a supply of specialized firefighting foam required for aircraft crashes.

“They work about 19 hours a day,” Calderwood said. “Everything else … those are all handled by your local fire department, and on the larger incidents, we’ll use our automatic aid from neighboring agencies around us.”

Calderwood said that the Carlsbad Fire Department conducts joint emergency exercises with the airport's private firefighting team every three years, as required under the airport's master plan.

He added that, to his knowledge, there is no mutual aid agreement or other formal agreement between the city and the airport governing emergency response.

Shin said the limited staffing was among his primary concerns.

“What happens if that guy calls in sick?” he asked.

The letter cited the growth of commercial air service at the airport, noting that nearly 10,000 passengers now board flights there each month.

Shin said he believed the airport's emergency preparedness “seemed inadequate prior to this taking place” and has not improved as commercial operations have expanded.

In addition to Shin's letter, several local firefighter organizations have urged the Board of Supervisors to review emergency response operations at the airport.

Brandon Birse, president of the Carlsbad Firefighters Association, wrote in a July 13 letter that "increased passenger volumes, larger aircraft, and additional commercial carriers, the airport's operational demands have changed sig-

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pions in both the men’s and women’s draws.

Ladera Ranch resident Spencer Johnson completed a three-tournament championship run by winning the men’s singles title, defeating San Diego native Noah Zamora in the Rancho Santa Fe final.

The UCLA senior entered the tournament as the No. 1 seed and extended his SoCal Pro Series winning streak to 15 matches, having previously won championships in Irvine and Claremont.

“This has got to be the best I’ve ever played, but also the most consistent,” Johnson said.

Johnson’s victory moved him into second place all-time in SoCal Pro Series men’s singles titles, trailing only Irvine native Learner Tien.

On the women’s side, Veronika Miroshnichenko capped the tournament with a championship performance, defeating Shcherbinina in the singles

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many of which were towed from Camp Pendleton.

S & K Towing Inc., based in San Clemente, allegedly towed as many as 148 vehicles owned by servicemembers in violation of the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act, which provides certain protections to ac-

nificantly."

“We believe it is appropriate to ensure that emergency response capabilities have evolved to meet those changes,” the letter continued. “ … We also believe the growing number of commercial passengers warrants a professional fire department capable of providing integrated Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) services, Advanced Life Support (ALS) medical care, and seamless coordination with the regional 9-11 system. These capabilities help ensure the highest level of preparedness for both daily medical emergencies and large-scale aircraft incidents.”

Ryan Mattke, president of the San Marcos Professional Firefighters Association, wrote in a June 20 letter that he wanted to “bring

attention to the current level of public safety staffing at Palomar Airport along with the recommendation to transfer the fire suppression contract to the City of Carlsbad.”

Firefighters associations in Vista, Ontario and Solana Beach also submitted letters supporting a review of the airport's current emergency response model.

Shin said that, in “putting that helmet back on,” he had a number of questions about emergency response at the airport and wanted those questions addressed in a public forum to ease concerns among Carlsbad residents.

He emphasized that his letter was unrelated to ongoing litigation or airport noise issues and instead focused solely on what “the fire nerd in me” saw as questions

final before teaming with Anita Sahdiieva to win the doubles title.

Miroshnichenko stopped Shcherbinina’s 22-match SoCal Pro Series winning streak in the championship match.

tive-duty military personnel. According to the DOJ, the company was required to obtain court orders before selling or disposing of the vehicles. Federal officials allege S & K auctioned some vehicles after being informed the owners were in the military.

A military legal assistance attorney also told

Several North County players also competed during the week, including Rancho Santa Fe resident and Torrey Pines graduate Jacob Brumm, who reached the second round of the men’s draw.

company officials they were violating the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act, but an S & K manager responded, “We do this all the time,” according to the DOJ. Under the settlement agreement, S & K Towing neither admits nor denies the government’s allegations but will pay $160,000 to compensate affected servicemembers.

online in the fiscal year ending in 2023, that figure increased to approximately $3.2 million per acre.

The land that became Fox Point Farms increased from roughly $500,000 per acre in assessed value to approximately $4.3 million per acre.

The former Captain Keno’s property along North Coast Highway 101 in Leucadia, which became The Captain, increased from roughly $3.5 million per acre to approximately $10.8 million per acre after redevelopment, according to the county assessor’s office.

The analysis then examined the four-year average — from the fiscal year ending in 2022 through the fiscal year ending in 2025 — of property tax revenue collected relative to residential assessed value to estimate each project’s annual contribution to city revenues.

Based on that analysis, Fox Point Farms increased annual property tax revenue to the city by approximately $260,000. The Cove generated an increase of more than $100,000 annually, while The Captain experienced more than a 200% increase in annual tax value.

Collectively, the three developments generated more than $400,000 in additional annual property tax revenue during the first year after redevelopment.

Break-even point

To determine whether current development patterns generate enough revenue to cover their long-term municipal expenditures, the analysis also examined the city’s annual operating budget.

Because no municipal accounting system directly assigns police, fire, parks, street maintenance, stormwater, administrative services and other public expenditures to individual developments, estimating those impacts requires the use of proxies rather than direct measurements.

Erfurt said the responsibility to maintain what a city builds means that “roadways and pipes are a liability, not an asset.”

Ehlers agreed that every new public asset carries long-term obligations.

“Every time you build an asset, there’s a maintenance cost that’s generated along with that,” he said.

“That includes paint on pavement.”

To estimate those expenditures, the analysis used the city’s adopted operating budget divided by

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ducing a surf film. Changes 2 features many insightful interviews while employing footage from various filmmakers, including Feuer’s close friend, Pipeline resident, raconteur and brilliant filmmaker Peter King. As such, this is a solid action surf film, guaranteed not to disappoint even the most hardcore gremmie among us. Beyond the action is the message of various

its population, producing an average annual municipal expenditure per resident.

Encinitas had a population of 60,736 in July 2025, according to U.S. Census data.

The City Council recently approved an operating budget that includes $149.2 million in expenditures.

Based on those figures, the city plans to spend an average of approximately $2,457 per resident during the upcoming fiscal year across all municipal services.

The three developments examined in this analysis added an estimated 337 housing units to Encinitas’s housing stock — 250 at Fox Point Farms, 45 at The Captain and 42 at The Cove.

According to Census data, an average of 2.54 people live in each home in Encinitas. The analysis applied that figure under the assumption that even if some existing residents moved into the new developments, those vacancies would eventually be filled, resulting in a comparable long-term increase in population.

Assuming all 337 units are occupied by an average of 2.54 residents, the estimated annual municipal expenditures associated with those additional residents would exceed $2.1 million.

Even under a more conservative scenario in which only one person occupies each new unit, the estimated annual municipal expenditures would exceed $827,000.

Using either occupancy scenario, the estimated increase in annual municipal expenditures exceeded the additional property tax revenue generated through higher assessed land values.

Because many municipal costs are fixed and do not increase proportionally with each additional resident, these figures should be viewed as estimates rather than a precise accounting of the fiscal impacts of individual developments. Likewise, the analysis does not account for broader economic activity or other revenue sources that could partially offset those expenditures.

What’s next Ehlers pointed to roadway pavement improvements, stormwater infrastructure and other maintenance projects as continued priorities.

“This gets back to what I ran on: basic infrastructure improvements,” he said. “Prior councils had been focused on bright and shiny objects.

“That is city 101 … we

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just have to keep thinking that way that we have to allocate for maintenance as well as the capital costs.”

He said he hopes to continue investing in those projects without increasing costs for existing taxpayers.

Ehlers compared the issue to a homeowner building on a vacant lot in an established neighborhood.

“How much should you have to pay to develop that land?” Ehlers said. “You should pay your portion of

the development costs to the city.”

While the analysis focused on municipal finances, Erfurt argued that the broader conversation should center on allowing neighborhoods to evolve gradually through small-scale redevelopment instead of relying primarily on large projects.

He said residents should play a more active role in shaping their communities because they are the ones interacting with those neigh-

borhoods every day.

“There is a whole lot that comes along when we allow people to take our neighborhoods that are currently locked in amber and allow them to naturally grow and mature over time,” he said. “We’re not talking about giant leaps. What is that next smallest step that can occur in the community?”

Erfurt added that governments should act less as gatekeepers and instead

help residents navigate local regulations.

City staff — “the most knowledgeable people of all of our codes and all of the processes,” he said — should help guide residents toward a yes, whether they are proposing a new business or an addition to their home.

He also offered advice for residents seeking to influence local officials, suggesting they use public comment periods to highlight what already works in their communities.

“Go and share something you love about your community,” Erfurt said. “Doesn’t matter what it is. Share something about that. It’s not an ask. It’s not a complaint. It’s just something you love.

“Describe it in as much detail as you possibly can, in that two to three minutes and sit down. That kind of positivity is not what we see in local government, those public comment sessions, so you will all of a sudden get everybody’s attention.

“What I found with that is that it starts to help a conversation in your community because there’ll be somebody else that will agree with you. That’s their favorite thing about the community.”

JULY 17

OPENING DAY

EVENTS CALENDAR

The Del Mar Thoroughbred Club opens its 2026 summer racing season with Opening Day, featuring live horse racing, the annual Hats Contest, trackside festivities and The Party presented by Pacifico. General admission is $73-$98. Gates open at 11:30 a.m. July 17 at Del Mar Racetrack, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd, Del Mar.

AFTER PONY PARTY

Celebrate Del Mar Thoroughbred Club Opening Day at the official After Pony Party, featuring a welcome cocktail, all-night buffet, live music from DJ Murphi Kennedy and dancing at Rancho Valencia Resort & Spa. $345, 6 p.m. July 17 at Rancho Valencia Resort & Spa, 5921 Valencia Circle, Rancho Santa Fe.

DEAD MILKMEN

Punk rock veterans, The Dead Milkmen, bring their satirical, high-energy catalog to Belly Up, joined by opening act The Neighborhood Kids. $30-$53, 9 p.m. July 17 at Belly Up, 143 S. Cedros Ave, Solana Beach.

BASTARD SONS OF CASH

The Bastard Sons of Johnny Cash bring their blend of country, folk and rock to 1st Street Bar for a full-band performance and a night of dancing. Free, 7:30 p.m. July 17 at 1st Street Bar, 656 S. Coast Highway 101, Encinitas.

FIELD NOTES

Explore Field Notes, an exhibition of cyanotype prints by marine scientist and photographer Oriana Poindexter, whose striking works transform kelp and other marine specimens into luminous botanical images. Gallery admission is free, 11 a.m. July 17 at The Photographer’s Eye Gallery, 326 E. Grand Ave, Escondido.

FREAKY FRIDAY

Carlsbad Community Theatre presents Disney’s “Freaky Friday: A New Musical,” the family-friendly story of a mother and daughter who magically swap bodies and learn to see life through each other’s eyes. $25, July 17-19 at the Carlsbad Community Cultural Arts Center, 3557 Lancer Way, Carlsbad.

OOLY WAREHOUSE SALE

Stock up on arts, crafts and school supplies during OOLY’s annual warehouse sale, featuring discounts of up to 80%, hands-on craft activities, local vendor booths and giveaways. A portion of proceeds will benefit Girl Scouts San Diego. Free, 1-6 p.m. July 17 at OOLY Headquarters, 5607 Palmer Way, 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. $35-$80, through July 19 at New Village Arts, 2787 State Street, Carlsbad.

OPEN STUDIOS

Young photographers ages 18 and younger can learn the basics of photography during this beginner-friendly workshop led by artists Barbara Beck and Priscilla Monger. Free, 11 a.m. July 17 at Georgina Cole Library, 1250 Carlsbad Village Drive, Carlsbad.

PFFT

PffT pays tribute to jazz-rock fusion pioneers including Jeff Beck, Weather Report and the Mahavishnu Orchestra with an all-star lineup led by drummer Jonathan Mover. Guitar virtuoso Travis Larson opens the show. $45-$75, 7:30 p.m. July 17 at The Bornemann Theatre, 555 Deer Springs Road, San Marcos.

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, July 1019 at Brooks Theatre, 217 N. Coast Highway, Oceanside.

STEVEN CADE

Award-winning country singer-songwriter Steven Cade brings his modern blend of country and pop to The Crossings at Carlsbad, performing songs that pair heartfelt storytelling with upbeat energy. Free, 5 p.m. July 17 at The Crossings at Carlsbad, 5800 The Crossings Drive, Carlsbad.

THE WINTER’S TALE

The Theatre School at North Coast Rep presents a free outdoor production of Shakespeare’s The Winter’s Tale, a story of jealousy, loss and forgiveness, in its annual student summer Shakespeare production. Free, performances begin at 5:30 p.m. July 16-18 at the Olivenhain Meeting Hall, 423 Rancho Santa Fe Road, Encinitas; July 23-25 at the Birdwing Open Air Classroom, 3201 Via de la Valle, Del Mar (enter from San Andres Drive); July 30-31 at La Colonia Park, 715 Valley Ave, Solana Beach; and Aug. 1 at the Theatre School Studio Space, 985 Lomas Santa Fe Drive, Suite D, Solana Beach. Audience is encouraged to bring their own chairs or blankets.

JULY 18

Relive the hard-rock anthems of Guns N’ Roses as Appetite 4 Destruction performs classics from Appetite for Destruction and other fan favorites during a high-energy tribute concert. $42-$126, 7:30 p.m. July 18 at the Grand-Ritz Theater, 301 E. Grand Ave, Escondido.

THE HIGHWAYMAN SHOW

Celebrate the music of country legends Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings and Kris Kristofferson as The Highwayman Show brings the iconic songs of the outlaw country supergroup to The Centre rooftop. $23-$321, 6 p.m. July 18 at The Centre, 1205 Auto Park Way, Escondido.

GEOLOGY OF SAN DIEGO

Discover the geologic forces that shaped San Diego County during a lecture by local geologist and educator Mike Thacker, exploring 200 million years of tectonics, volcanism, erosion and the region’s distinctive landscapes. $5-$15, 11 a.m. July 18 at the San Diego Archaeological Center, 16666 San Pasqual Valley Road, Escondido.

PLEIN AIR PAINT OUT

Artists of all skill levels are invited to paint the scenic shoreline of Guajome Lake during this free plein air gathering hosted by the OMA Artist Alliance. Participants should bring their own supplies; parking is $5. Free, 2 p.m. July 18 at Guajome Regional Park, 3000 Guajome Lake Road, Oceanside..

RYANHOOD

Award-winning acoustic duo Ryanhood brings its signature blend of intricate guitar work, rich vocal harmonies and folk-rock storytelling to the Museum of Making Music. $35-$40, 7 p.m. July 18 at the Museum of Making Music, 5790 Armada Drive, Carlsbad.

STRIKE FORCE FOOTBALL

The San Diego Strike Force returns to Frontwave Arena to take on the New Mexico Chupacabras in an indoor football showdown. $21-$75, 8 p.m. July 18 at Frontwave Arena, 3475 Hero Drive, Oceanside

STARLITE PULP REVIEW

fundraiser featuring an island-inspired buffet, tropical cocktails, live music and a limbo contest. Island attire is encouraged. $60, 1 to 5 p.m. July 19 at 845 Cornish Drive, Encinitas.

IL TABARRO

Experience Puccini’s rarely performed one-act opera Il Tabarro, paired with an original neoclassical ballet adaptation of the same story, performed with a full orchestra by Cinballera Entertainment. $42-$60, 3 p.m. July 19 at the California Center for the Arts, 340 N. Escondido Blvd, Escondido.

Brickmans Restaurant & Bar, 1750 San Pablo Drive, San Marcos.

JULY 21

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 21 at Rancho Buena Vista Adobe, 1200 Vale Terrace Drive, Vista.

AUTHOR TALK, SIGNING

Starlite Pulp editor

Brian Townsley joins contributing authors JD Clapp and Jim Ruland for a reading and signing celebrating the release of Starlite Pulp Review No. 8. Free, 3 p.m. July 18 at Artifact Books, 603 S. Coast Highway 101, Encinitas.

VETERANS WRITING GROUP

Veterans, active-duty service members and their families are invited to share stories, poetry and fiction during the Veterans Writing Group’s monthly meeting. The nonprofit has published four books and donated thousands of books over the past 12 years. Free, 11 a.m. July 18 at 1617 Mission Ave, Oceanside.

VOICES OF SERVICE

Oceanside Theatre Company launches its inaugural Voices of Service play reading series, featuring six original short plays by military veteran playwrights followed by a conversation with the artists. $10, 2 p.m. July 18 at Brooks Theatre, 217 N. Coast Highway, Oceanside.

JULY 19

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.

GARDEN PARTY SOIRÉE

Support Spay-Neuter Action Project (SNAP) at a Caribbean-themed garden

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 19 at St. Michael’s by-theSea Episcopal Church, 2775 Carlsbad Blvd, Carlsbad.

REVEREND HORTON HEAT

Rockabilly icons Reverend Horton Heat join Big Sandy & His Fly-Rite Boys for a high-energy night of roots rock, psychobilly and vintage country at Belly Up. $32-$56, 8 p.m. July 19 at Belly Up, 143 S. Cedros Ave, Solana Beach.

SUNDAY FUNDAYS

Sunday Fundays invites families to enjoy free play, exercise and outdoor fun at Vista Magnet Middle School, with sports equipment provided and information about local community programs. Free, 10 a.m. July 19 at Vista Magnet Middle School, 400 Main Street, Vista.

JULY 20

JOURNALING CREATIVES

Artists are invited to a virtual journaling workshop exploring creative purpose through guided prompts designed to help participants define their personal “why” statement and deepen their artistic practice. Free for Artist Alliance members, 10 a.m. July 20. RSVP required to receive the Zoom link.

SOUND BATH, YOGA NIDRA

Unwind with an evening of deep relaxation combining the soothing sounds of crystal singing bowls and the guided meditation practice of Yoga Nidra. $39.19, 6 p.m. July 20 at VibrantLife Yoga Therapy, 5230 Carroll Canyon Road, Suite 210, San Diego.

JUNIOR GOLF CAMP

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

Bestselling authors Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray discuss their new historical novel, A Pair of Aces, followed by a book signing. The free event, presented by the Friends of the Solana Beach Library and Camino Books, begins at 6 p.m. July 21 in the Earl Warren Middle School Multipurpose Room, 157 Stevens Ave, Solana Beach.

MOONLIGHT MIXER

Network with local business leaders during the Encinitas Chamber of Commerce’s monthly Moonlight Mixer, featuring food, drinks and a raffle hosted by Encinitas Ford. $10, 5:30 p.m. July 21 at Encinitas Ford, 1424 Encinitas Blvd., Encinitas.

JULY 22

AMBROSIA

Soft rock legends Ambrosia bring their timeless hits and signature harmonies to a seated concert at Belly Up. $38-$67, 7:30 p.m. July 22 at Belly Up, 143 S. Cedros Ave, Solana Beach.

BLOOD ON CLOCKTOWER

Test your powers of deduction during a live game of Blood on the Clocktower, an interactive social mystery where players work to uncover hidden enemies and survive deception. $15, 6 p.m. July 22 at Barley & Sword, 800 W. Grand Ave, Escondido.

SCAPIN

North Coast Repertory Theatre presents Scapin, Molière’s classic comedy of deception and slapstick, reimagined in a lively adaptation by Bill Irwin and Mark O’Donnell. $66-$88, July 22 through Aug. 16 at North Coast Repertory Theatre, 987 Lomas Santa Fe Drive, Suite D, Solana Beach.

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2. HISTORY: When was the Declaration of Independence officially signed?

3. GEOGRAPHY: The country of Eritrea is located on which continent?

4. TELEVISION: Which 1980s-90s sitcom includes a neighbor named Winnie Cooper?

5. U.S. CITIES: Which city is home to the Mall of America, the largest mall in the United States?

6. ANATOMY: What is the largest muscle in the human body?

7. SCIENCE: How much of Earth’s water is saltwater?

8. MEASUREMENTS: How many ounces is 3/4 of a cup?

9. ANIMAL KINGDOM: What is a baby goose called?

10. MUSIC: When was Taylor Swift’s first album released?

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3. U.S. STATES: Which state is known as the Prairie State?

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2. Signed on Aug. 2, 1776. Adopted by the Second Continental Congress on July 4, 1776.

3. Africa.

4. “The Wonder Years.”

5. Bloomington, Minnesota.

6. Gluteus maximus.

7. About 97%.

8. 6 ounces.

9. A gosling.

6. ANATOMY: What is the largest muscle in the human body?

9. GEOGRAPHY: Which countries and islands make up the geographic area known as Oceania?

7. SCIENCE: How much of Earth’s water is saltwater?

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O’side names poet laureate

By Samantha Nelson OCEANSIDE —

Oceanside cultural leaders have selected the city’s first poet laureate: Karla Cordero.

The inaugural poet laureate will serve a twoyear term, creating “engaging and conceptually rich works” inspired by Oceanside’s diverse community, “with many untold stories and new ones made each day,” according to a joint announcement from the Oceanside Library and Cultural Arts Department and the Oceanside Arts Commission.

“Karla will work throughout the city to elevate the literary arts while making poetry accessible to all,” the statement continues.

Cordero is the author of the debut poetry collection

How to Pull Apart the Earth and the recipient of a San Diego Book Award and a Bronze Latino Book Award. Her work has appeared in the Los Angeles Times, NPR, O, The Oprah Magazine, and the Academy of American Poets’ Poema-Day series, among other publications.

CORDERO

Cordero helped lead the San Diego Poetry Slam Team to a fourth-place finish at the 2013 National Poetry Slam competition. She has also performed for NBC 7 San Diego’s “Art Pulse,” TBN’s “Juice Live,” the Old Globe Theatre and at universities, conferences and festivals nationwide.

She has received the “Courage to Write” grant from the deGroot Foundation, a California Arts Council Fellowship, the San Diego State University Global Diversity Award, and the San Diego Writers Festival Community Educator of the Year Award.

Cordero is also a fellow of Macondo, VONA, the Community of Writers, CantoMundo, Tin House and the Pink Door Writing Retreat.

She serves as executive director of Glassless Minds, a nonprofit arts organization, and teaches creative writing and composition at MiraCosta College and San Diego City College.

More information about Cordero is available at karlacordero.com or her Instagram, @karlaflaka13.

CLIMATE

analysis is expected later this year.

Oceanside’s Climate Action Plan is part of the larger Regional Climate Action Planning Framework led by the San Diego Association of Governments, or SANDAG. The framework aims to address climate challenges such as extreme heat, poor air quality, rising energy demands and sea-level rise.

Several Oceanside residents spoke in support of adopting the update but also identified areas for improvement.

Oceanside resident Alison St. John Inglis, who supported the update, said she hopes the city now focuses on implementation and provides more comprehensive

public updates on sustainability projects. She suggested posting regular progress updates on the city’s website.

“Let’s not let this CAP update sit on a shelf. Let’s think strategically about how to reach those goals,” Inglis said.

Some residents raised concerns about the cost of the residential building electrification measures included in the update. The initiative calls for converting the primary end uses of 60,000 buildings to electricity by 2045, while establishing 400 building energy-efficiency retrofits by 2030 and 60,000 by 2045.

Oceanside resident Roger Davenport said switching from natural gas to electricity can be more expensive, particularly due

to transmission and distribution costs, which makes the option less attractive to customers.

“The City should try and identify opportunities for local energy production in order to bring down the cost of the utility-supplied electricity,” Davenport said.

Addressing affordability concerns, Gamble said the city’s energy reach code — a local building ordinance that exceeds state energy-efficiency standards — would still require certification from the California Energy Commission, based on a cost-effectiveness analysis. He added that the reach code would not apply to all residences.

The next update to Oceanside’s Climate Action Plan is expected in about five years.