The Coast News, July 3, 2026

Flight fight takes new turn Airport

Third lawsuit filed over added air service

By Cameron Adams

CARLSBAD — A citizen watchdog group has filed a third lawsuit against San Diego County over the expansion of commercial air service at McClellan-Palomar Airport, while Carlsbad officials pledged to continue pressing county and federal leaders to address residents’ concerns about aircraft noise and other impacts.

The latest lawsuit, filed this month by Carlsbad-based Citizens for a Friendly Airport, challenges the San Diego County Board of Supervisors’ May approval of an agreement allowing American Airlines to add two additional round-trip flights between Carlsbad and Phoenix. The group alleges the county violated the California Environmental Quality Act by approving the expanded service without adequately evaluating its environmental impacts.

The lawsuit follows two earlier legal challenges filed by the group over commercial expansion at the airport.

The first lawsuit, filed in January 2025, challenged the board’s approval of a two-year lease that allowed American Airlines’ 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 adequately analyze impacts related to aircraft noise, air quality, traffic and other environmental concerns and also argues the county failed to obtain a required amendment to the airport’s conditional use

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rink faces opposition

Family sues in fatal e-bike chase

By Samantha Nelson ESCONDIDO

— The family of a man fatally struck by an Escondido police officer during an e-bike pursuit last summer has filed a federal wrongful death lawsuit against the city and the officer involved, who already faces a misdemeanor charge related to the incident.

The lawsuit, filed earlier this month in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California, is separate from the criminal case against 35-yearold Escondido police Officer Jason Ingco.

The San Diego County District Attorney’s Office charged

Ingco with misdemeanor vehicular manslaughter. He pleaded not guilty earlier this month.

The charge carries a maximum sentence of one year in county jail. Ingco remains on paid administrative leave.

According to the complaint, Jacob Illian, 39, was riding his e-bike near Rose Street and East Valley Parkway on Aug. 21, 2025, when a marked patrol car signaled him to stop for what police described as a “consensual

encounter.” Instead of stopping, Illian rode away, prompting Ingco to pursue him in his patrol vehicle.

“Despite lacking any probable cause that Mr. Illian had committed any crime, Officer Ingco gave chase, pursuing the e-bike in his police vehicle,” the complaint states.

The lawsuit alleges Ingco struck Illian with his patrol car while pursuing him along a bike path. Illian fell to the ground, and Ingco then ran over him with the patrol vehicle. Illian died at the scene from “cranioce-

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Fairgrounds studies RV park for future housing

By Leo Place

DEL

MAR

—

After reviewing studies of six different sites on its property, the 22nd District Agricultural Association board expressed interest in further studying the Surf and Turf RV Park in San Diego as a potential site for multifamily affordable housing.

Since 2024, the city of Del Mar and the 22nd DAA, which oversees the Del Mar Fairgrounds, have been working together under an agreement to identify a mutually agreeable site for at least 61 affordable housing units to help the city meet its state housing production goals.

The 22nd DAA completed a series of feasibility studies funded by the state Housing Acceleration Program (HAP) grant as part of its agreement with Del Mar.

The studies by consultant Harris & Associates examined three sites on the main Fairgrounds site west of Jimmy Durante Boulevard in the city of Del Mar. They also looked at two sites on the Fairgrounds property east of Jimmy Durante, which fall within the city of San Diego.

Three main sites within Del Mar include 1.5 acres in the east stable gate parking lot at the corner of Jimmy Durante Boulevard and Via de la Valle; 1.5 acres in the horse boarding area south of the main stable gate; and 1 acre adjacent to the Del Mar Fire Department building.

The two sites within the city of San Diego’s boundaries are both on the east side of Jimmy Durante — the dirt parking lot site and the Surf and Turf RV Park site, both 1.5 acres.

The 22nd DAA also recently decided to study a 0.8-acre site at the intersection of Via De La Valle and Jimmy Durante Boulevard, but Harris & Associates found the site infeasible for several reasons.

On June 9, the 22nd DAA staff recommended

that the district continue to study only the RV park site and none of the other sites, a recommendation the board said it supported.

“On the Surf and Turf location, we’ve had some good discussions with the city of Del Mar that it was probably the most feasible. The only way that staff could recommend this site, and we made a note there, is … if the RV park site could be relocated to its size and scope of how it is now,” said Fairgrounds interim CEO Rebecca Bartling.

The Surf and Turf RV Park already serves as relatively affordable housing for a small number of families for eight months out of the year. For many years, several residents have lived at the park from mid-September to mid-May and leave each summer to make room for San Diego County Fair and horse-racing attendees.

Staff confirmed that residents’ spaces would be relocated to a new site.

The Harris & Associates study found that the RV park site, the dirt park-

ing lot, and the intersection site would not be feasible for meeting Del Mar’s state deadlines.

The Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) has set a firm November deadline for Del Mar and the Fairgrounds to approve a ground lease for affordable housing on their property.

Before proceeding with further studies, board member Ted Miyahara recommended that the district reach out to the city of San Diego to gauge its interest in annexing the RV park land to the city of Del Mar so that any affordable units built there could count toward Del Mar’s housing quotas.

“But the first step, if the city says no, then we have our answer and that doesn’t make sense to explore all these other things,” Miyahara said.

Del Mar Planning and Community Development Director Karen Brindley told the 22nd DAA board that the city was encouraged by the interest in exploring the RV park site, even if it falls outside the city’s boundaries.

“I do want to say that the identification of the preferred site for affordable housing is an important next step in the process, and we appreciate and are encouraged by the staff recommendation being located outside the city of Del Mar,” Brindley said. “We stand ready to do the collaborative work that is needed with the district to help bring much-needed affordable housing to the North County coastal region.”

Findings, impacts

Harris & Associates analyzed site feasibility in terms of water and sewer capacity, impacts to traffic and natural resources, and potential tax credit financing.

The studies determined that a housing project could be supported at all five sites (excluding the intersection site) by the existing water and sewage facilities, although further condition assessments were recommended.

Studies also determined that projects at all five sites

would not have significant negative impacts on traffic or environmental resources, and that there are ways to mitigate impacts from flooding events.

All five sites were also found to be potentially eligible for tax credit financing and not to have associated conflicts with Fairgrounds operations or events.

However, board members said they wanted to see a more in-depth study of how Fairgrounds operations could be impacted by building on each of the proposed sites. Board member Mark Arabo said the district should have prioritized an operational impact study earlier in the process, and questioned how the scope of the studies was decided.

“How are we so far down this road without doing an operational study?” Arabo asked.

Fairgrounds Environ-

mental Planner Dustin Fuller said the scope of the studies funded by the HAP grant examined the wider feasibility of affordable housing at the different sites, and not specifically how Fairgrounds operations would be impacted.

The study states that 22nd DAA staff identified all the sites, with the understanding that a buffer from Fairgrounds operations could be designed for any of these locations, and that any selected site would need to be designed to minimize conflicts with existing Fairgrounds operations and events.

Bartling said building affordable housing at either the east stable gate or south of the stable gate would have significant impacts on fair and horse racing operations. The stable gate pro-

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America turns 250

Two hundred and fifty years ago, a band of wealthy but disgruntled British subjects living in the colonies located in the “new world” put their lives at risk to challenge their King. They believed in self-rule. That audacious gamble gave birth to the United States of America, a nation founded not on bloodlines or divine right, but on the radical notion that free individuals, left to their own devices, could chart a better course.

This experiment in individual liberty unleashed something unprecedented: a civilization powered by pragmatism, optimism, exceptionalism, and a fierce commitment to meritocracy. The result was not merely independence, but an explosion of human potential that has outshone every empire before it.

The genius of the American system lay in its deliberate restraint and its elevation of individual capability and responsibilities. A democratic republic with constitutional guardrails that protect individual rights while channeling ambition toward productive ends.

Meritocracy was the operating principle: talent, effort, and results determined success, not ancestry, connections, or group identity. This approach proved extraordinarily effective. It created a society where the best ideas and the hardest workers rose to the top.

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Pragmatism judged outcomes by what worked. Optimism supplied the confidence that progress was possible. Exceptionalism recognized that this formula produced unmatched achievements.

Look at the results: Thomas Edison’s lightbulb, Alexander Graham Bell’s telephone, the transistor, the Wright brothers’ powered flight, the splitting of the atom, the mapping of the human genome, and the Moon landing all emerged because competence was rewarded. Immigrants arrived with little more than drive and skill; kitchens, garages, and laboratories became engines of discovery.

Jazz and rock ‘n’ roll

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blended traditions into new art forms through creative competition, not government mandate. This merit-based culture delivered a standard of living and technological dominance unmatched in history.

Meritocracy’s benefits were profound. It maximized innovation by select-

The spark kindled in 1776 still burns. It is ours to carry forward.

ing for ability and perseverance. It fostered social mobility, allowing anyone with talent and grit to contribute and rise. Put succinctly: If you build a better mousetrap, the world will beat a path to your door.

As a result, a fledgling republic became the world’s leading economic and scientific power. Free markets and open competition test ideas ruthlessly, discarding failures and scaling successes. The Founders’ emphasis on property rights and equal opportunity under the law, rather than engineered equality of outcomes, has proved itself over time.

Yet this engine faces real dangers today. Tribalism — dividing people into identity blocs and allocating opportunities by group affiliation — erodes the meritocratic core. When other attributes supplant judgment by competence, institutions suffer.

Decisions in hiring, promotion, research, and gov-

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Letters to the Editor

Climate inaction

On May 27, the Encinitas City Council held a special meeting to update the city's Climate Action Plan.

One year ago, the council voted to postpone the update, citing the need for "measurable economic benefits to the residents." In addition to an implementation cost analysis costing $138,000, it commissioned a $143,000 benefit-cost analysis to determine the economic value of each measure.

mental plan for the city ...." In other words, we are forced to do this by Sacramento, and we do not like it. Anything we do not like is "political." We want to do this ourselves through an environmental plan.

O'Hara and Ehlers have not advanced any such plan during their two- and four-year tenures.

ernance become politicized, lowering overall performance and breeding resentment. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives that prioritize demographic checkboxes over individual merit exemplify this risk.

History teaches that civilizations prioritizing group outcomes over individual capability do not thrive—whether through aristocratic privilege, caste systems, the “good old boy” method, or modern identity quotas.

Sustaining America’s exceptional trajectory will require vigilance. Self-rule demands an informed citizenry committed to respect for property rights and the rule of law, as measured by an individual’s character and accomplishments rather than ancestry or identity.

Renewing meritocracy means reforming institutions to reward competence. Artificial intelligence, biotechnology, fusion energy, and space colonization will all require the sharpest minds, not balanced panels.

Here we are two hundred and fifty years later, and the experiment continues. We are a free people, left to think and tinker under meritocratic principles, who, for now at least, still possess creative power and opportunity.

Today’s cancel culture, modern Tribalism, and identity-based policies threaten to dim that spark, but rededication to founding ideals — liberty, merit, pragmatism, optimism, and exceptionalism — can reignite it. The United States has proven that when individuals are judged by what they can do, our society ascends. The next chapter awaits those bold enough to choose excellence over division.

The spark kindled in 1776 still burns. It is ours to carry forward. The American system and way of life have never been perfect; they’ve merely been better than anything that came along before or since.

Happy Birthday, America.

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

Now armed with the analysis ranking the most cost-efficient measures, Councilmember Joy Lyndes and Councilmember Luke Shaffer were ready to implement all 32, but Mayor Bruce Ehlers, Deputy Mayor Jim O'Hara and Councilmember Marco San Antonio objected and delayed once again. Why?

In their words:

Ehlers: "I'll just go back to the beginning [the 2011 CAP], and it serves as our guide. I quote: 'It [the CAP] serves as our guiding document and outlines a course of action for community and municipal operations to reduce greenhouse gases.'

"So it's about greenhouse gases. It's not about putting in habitat. It's not about directly solving ocean rise. It is about greenhouse gas reduction."

If a Climate Action Plan is not about taking action to slow global warming, which causes, among other harms, sea-level rise and destruction of habitat, then what is it?

When Lyndes — along with many public speakers — tried to make her colleagues aware of co-benefits, such as more efficient buildings being more comfortable, streets designed for safe biking, reducing traffic and pollution and trees not only sequestering carbon but cooling neighborhoods, the mayor said this:

"I just want to make sure we don't lose track of what the CAP's goal is. And you're putting in something much more like the environmental element that I talked about."

It feels like the Chevy Chase film "The Groove Tube." An announcer interrupts the film and says with straight-faced candor:

"The popcorn you are eating has been pissed in. Film at 11."

We're all pissing into our atmosphere. Here is something we can do about it, but we can't work together to implement it.

It seems O'Hara hasn't seen the film either: "I don't know where to go with it ... I know it's a politically driven document. It's driven by political purpose. So I really just wish we had an environ-

Meanwhile, global warming chugs right along, with CO2 concentrations now at 432.34 parts per million. Since I was born in 1957, the Earth has warmed by 1.1 degrees Celsius. Unless we cut carbon pollution, our warming trajectory will reach 2.5 to 3.0 degrees Celsius by 2100. By all estimates, this is catastrophic for coastal infrastructure, water supplies and wildfire severity. As I write this, Interstate 5 northbound is closed due to a fire in Carmel Valley. Yesterday, a wildfire in Oceanside burned 560 acres and was 50% contained. The Tusil

It’s going to take not just our city, but cities around the world acting with leadership.

Fire burned 820 acres in Campo, forcing residential evacuations.

Over the last 50 years, the area burned by wildfires in California has increased fivefold, a shift driven primarily by global warming.

Here's what a warmer climate has already cost us:

Fire prevention, wildland equipment leasing and brush-clearing contracts since 2020: $5 million to $8 million. Due to more intense rainfall, the city has installed stormwater and flood-mitigation drainage along Highway 101 in Leucadia at a cost of $12 million.

Can implementing these 32 CAP measures prevent future fires and flooding? Of course not. It's going to take not just our city but many cities around the world acting with leadership.

What if those other city councils acted like ours?

Let's take our lead from "The Three Musketeers" instead: "All for one and one for all."

Encinitas family traces origins of July 4 fireworks

By Cameron Adams

ENCINITAS — In a letter to his wife Abigail dated July 3, 1776, future President John Adams laid out his vision for how posterity would celebrate the following day.

“I am apt to believe that it will be celebrated, by succeeding Generations, as the great anniversary Festival,” Adams wrote. “... It ought to be solemnized with Pomp and Parade, with Shews, Games, Sports, Guns, Bells, Bonfires and Illuminations from one End of this Continent to the other from this Time forward forever more.”

A Frenchman by way of Ireland, who had originally offered to provide fireworks for the war effort, would answer that call by illuminating the first anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.

The legacy of Jean Laugeay, who also went by John, has come to light through meticulous research published in a book by family genealogists — and longtime Encinitas residents — Denruth and Denis Lougeay, the latter a direct descendant of Jean.

Denruth, who goes by Denee, received a call from her son Gregg in 2009 after he discovered that someone sharing the family’s last name appeared to have been involved in the revolutionary hotbed of 1770s Philadelphia. Gregg asked his mother whether she had

come across the figure in her genealogical research.

“After that, the search was on,” Denee told The Coast News. “It became more of a mission to find out his place in basically the founding of the United States. I call him a minor Founding Father only because he has been unknown for 250 years.”

Born Jean Baptiste Laugeay in the Bordeaux region of France on Sept. 28, 1736, and baptized in the Cognac region, his first trade was winemaking and grape growing. Jean later served in the French army,

where he had “been brought up to the Art of Artificial Fire Works,” according to a letter he wrote to the Continental Congress in 1776.

He later appears in records at a Huguenot church in Dublin, Ireland, where he married Ann Boutin. The couple endured tragedy when four of their six children, all girls, died in infancy or toddlerhood. They eventually relocated to the American colonies, setting the stage for Jean’s future role in American history.

“We think he came over to the United States with his wife and the two boys

in around 1771 — probably because of politics,” Denee said. “But also probably because, I mean, to lose four of six children over a very short number of years, probably prompted the move and a fresh start — at least that’s what we think.”

The family settled in Philadelphia, then the largest city in the colonies, with about 40,000 residents — smaller than Encinitas’s population today.

Records show Jean — who often advertised his services under the name John — owned multiple properties in the densely

ering place for many of the Founding Fathers, including George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, Samuel Adams and other future signers of the Declaration of Independence.

“They go there for celebrations,” she said. “They go there for regular meals. There were other taverns they also went to, but this one was particularly well known. And this is often where Jean would let off his fireworks.

populated city, just blocks from the State House, City Tavern and the location where Thomas Paine wrote his famous pamphlet Common Sense. He also owned a warehouse along the waterfront.

Denee has uncovered more than a dozen references to Jean in newspapers and colonial records from the 1770s and 1780s.

In a 1772 edition of the Pennsylvania Gazette, he offered his services to prospective winemakers and grape growers.

In the June 23, 1773, edition of the Pennsylvania Journal, Jean advertised tickets for a July 14 display of “a very grand and magnificent FIREWORK, superior to any thing of the kind ever shown here.”

His advertisements frequently referenced events at City Tavern. Denee said that was significant because the tavern served as a gath-

“I’m sure this is where he ate because that’s where he’s selling tickets, and I think he saw these Founding Fathers in and out for days and knew some of them, talked with some of them.”

Denee said that if she could have dinner with one historical figure, the choice would be easy.

“It would certainly be John,” she said. “‘What did you see? Who did you talk to? What was life like in the colonies at that time where the Declaration of Independence was signed?’”

In the first of three letters he sent to the Continental Congress, Jean wrote on Aug. 28, 1776, that he could use his “Artificial Fire Works” to “make signal and Render lights” to locate the enemy at night with the assistance of strategically placed spotters.

Military records indicate he later served at Val-

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PART SEVEN OF EIGHT

The Dire

SERIES

Need for A Wisdom Society

The Future of Humanity Technology,

Responsibility & Survival

By Dietmar E. Rothe

From the book

Why humanity must evolve or decline

Humanity has acquired extraordinary technological power, yet many of its greatest challenges remain unresolved. In his book Evolving With the Infinite, Dietmar Rothe explores why the future of civilization may depend less upon innovation itself and more upon the wisdom guiding its use. As human power continues to expand, can wisdom keep pace?

THE POWER OF HUMAN INGENUITY

Humancreativity has transformed the world.

Scientific discoveries have expanded knowledge. Medical advances have improved health and longevity. Communication technologies have connected people across continents. Innovations once considered impossible have become commonplace.

The pace of change continues to accelerate.

Artificial intelligence, biotechnology, space exploration, and countless future innovations hold enormous promise. Humanity possesses unprecedented power to influence the direction of civilization.

Yet power alone does not guarantee a positive outcome.

Every technological advancement presents both opportunities and responsibilities.

THE WISDOM CHALLENGE

History demonstrates that knowledge and wisdom do not always evolve together.

Humanity has repeatedly developed powerful tools before fully understanding the long-term consequences of their use.

The central challenge facing civilization may not be technological. It may be ethical, philosophical, and spiritual.

Can humanity develop the wisdom necessary to responsibly manage the power it continues to create?

Can societies balance innovation with responsibility, freedom with accountability, and progress with long-term sustainability?

The future may depend upon how these questions are answered.

BEYOND SHORT-TERM THINKING

Many modern systems encourage short-term decision making.

Political cycles focus on immediate concerns. Economic systems often prioritize quarterly results. Public attention frequently shifts from one crisis to the next.

Wisdom requires a broader perspective.

Future generations will inherit the consequences of decisions being made today. Environmental stewardship, technological development, education, and social responsibility all require thinking beyond immediate interests.

A wisdom-centered civilization considers not only what is beneficial now, but what will remain beneficial decades and centuries into the future.

THE EVOLUTION OF CIVILIZATION

Human evolution is often understood in biological terms.

Yet civilization itself also evolves.

Ideas evolve. Institutions evolve. Values evolve. Human consciousness evolves.

The future of humanity may depend upon whether this evolution continues beyond material progress and toward greater wisdom, compassion, and understanding.

Technological advancement alone cannot guarantee human flourishing.

Lasting progress requires the development of character alongside capability and wisdom alongside knowledge.

CHOOSING THE FUTURE

The future is not predetermined. It is shaped through countless individual and collective choices.

Every decision contributes to the world that future generations will inherit. Every act of wisdom, compassion, responsibility, and understanding helps shape a more sustainable future.

Humanity possesses extraordinary potential.

Whether that potential becomes a source of greater harmony or greater conflict may depend upon the quality of consciousness guiding civilization’s next chapter.

The future of humanity may depend less upon what we can create, and more upon whether we develop the wisdom to responsibly manage our creations.

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Can wisdom keep pace with power?

REFLECTION

What kind of future are we actively creating through the values and systems we embrace today?

Vista revives sports center plan

Proposition L community facility deferred since 2010 gets a fresh look

By Leo Place

VISTA — The Vista City Council reviewed the status of its Proposition L sales tax reserves last week, and council members said they would like to renew focus on the Vista Sports Park Community Center project that was proposed when the tax was first introduced.

The half-cent Prop L sales tax took effect in 2007 after being approved by Vista voters and will sunset in 2037. The tax currently generates around $12 million annually, with $7.7 million going toward debt service.

At the time the tax was proposed, the city said it would be used for major capital projects including construction of the Vista Civic Center, fire stations 5 and 6, Vista Sports Park and the Moonlight Amphitheatre Field House, as well as the Fire Station 1 rebuild. The city also proposed using the tax to fund emergency services and road repairs.

At the City Council’s June 10 meeting, staff said the city’s use of Prop L funds has been fully aligned with their intended purpose, but that increased facility maintenance needs have drained more money from the Prop L reserves than in prior years.

Reserves decreased from $20.5 million at the end of the 2024-25 fiscal year to $17 million at the closeout of the 2025-26 fiscal year, which staff said marked a “significant downturn.”

“Over time, capital assets do need obviously servicing, repair, and component replacements. In the last three years, approximately $12.9 million has been allocated to fund this capital asset renewal and preservation,” said City Finance Director Mike Sylvia.

In 2025-26, Vista leaders withdrew $6.6 million from the reserves for various projects including $3.5 million for deferred maintenance at the Wave Waterpark, $1.15 million for a fire station alerting system, $500,000 for Vista Sports Park lighting upgrades and $650,000 for roof replacement at the Moonlight Amphitheatre.

Another major recent project was the Fire Station 3 reconstruction, which used $4 million in Prop L funds. Despite these costs, Prop L sales tax revenue has

also gotten a boost in recent years due to inflation and the addition of sales tax on online sales. Vista has refinanced the Prop L bonds twice to achieve $33 million in debt service savings.

Councilmember Jeff Fox said he supported the city’s ongoing funding for facility upkeep.

“I think that to me, the best use of the funds would be to guarantee the full life of them. I know that’s one thing that we’ve seen with the Wave and some other projects is that we built these great projects without having any kind of maintenance budget available,” Fox said.

Vista also allocates $1.2 million annually from the Prop L reserves for fire departments’ salaries.

The city projects an ending Prop L reserve balance of $64.5 million when the tax sunsets in 2037. Vista’s use of the sales tax is overseen by the Sales Tax Oversight Committee, and the city completes annual audits.

Sports center

During the council’s discussion, Councilmember Corinna Contreras asked why the city has not followed through on a community center that was planned as part of the Vista Sports Park project off Bobier Drive.

City Manager John Conley said the city scaled back the planned 20,000-squarefoot community center due to concerns that it would not fit within the larger sports park budget when it was built in 2010.

“A decision was made to defer that [the community center] to a later date. There’s a pad next to the parking lot that was reserved for that, and that’s just something we’ve never revisited, frankly,” Conley said.

Contreras said the city should resume efforts for the community center to fulfill its promise to voters.

“I would like to put that on the agenda to revisit because I think we’ve gotten to that later date, and seeing that we have funds in the Prop L reserve, I do think that we need to follow through on our commitment to create a community center in District 1,” she said.

Other council members agreed.

“I think honoring the promises that were made to taxpayers when they adopted it is the most important thing,” said Mayor John Franklin.

Indoor pickleball coming soon

A new indoor pickleball facility is set to open in Carlsbad later this summer as demand for the rapidly growing sport continues across North County.

The Picklr, a Utahbased indoor pickleball franchise founded in 2021, announced it plans to open a 36,300-square-foot club in late August at 5830 El Camino Real in the business-industrial Carlsbad Corporate Center, near Upper Deck trading card and collectibles.

The facility will feature 10 indoor courts, including one championship-sized court, along with a pro shop, private event space and instructional programs for players of all ages and skill levels.

According to the company, memberships will include unlimited open play, league competition, tournaments and access to Picklr locations nationwide.

The Carlsbad club is locally owned by Neil Capin and Chris Foote and is part of the company’s national expansion, which includes plans for more than 500 locations across the United States.

The opening comes as local governments and

private operators continue expanding pickleball facilities to meet growing demand. As previously reported by The Coast News, the Carlsbad City Council approved plans in 2024 to build eight new outdoor pickleball courts at Calavera Hills Community Park and Stagecoach Community Park, adding to the city’s existing six outdoor courts at Poinsettia Community Park after residents raised concerns about overcrowded courts and long wait times.

In neighboring Encinitas, Bobby Riggs Racket and Paddle Club is also seeking city approval to formally convert seven tennis courts into 16 pickleball courts, part of a proposal that includes additional parking, sound barriers and other site improvements following months of disputes over noise and permitting.

A grand opening celebration for the new indoor facility is planned for late August.

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Carlsbad OKs new traffic stops

By Cameron Adams CARLSBAD

— The Carlsbad City Council unanimously approved adding all-way stop controls at three intersections throughout the city to improve safety for drivers, pedestrians and bicyclists.

The new traffic controls will be installed at Batiquitos Drive and Aviara Drive, La Costa Avenue and Camino De Los Coches, and Tamarack Avenue and Sunnyhill Drive.

The council approved the all-way stops in two separate unanimous votes at its June 23 meeting.

Councilmember Melanie Burkholder recused herself from the discussion and vote regarding Tamarack Avenue and Sunnyhill Drive because she owns property nearby.

The intersection near Magnolia Elementary School and Carlsbad High School drew the most discussion after the Traffic Safety and Mobility Commission voted at its May 4 meeting not to support staff’s recommendation for an all-way stop.

City Traffic Commissioner Peter Kohl, who cast the commission’s lone vote in favor of the stop signs, urged the council to disregard the recommendation and approve the project.

Kohl said that after spending time at the intersection, he observed “extremely poor” sightlines and many drivers failing to yield to pedestrians at the flashing crosswalk. He added that many of his fellow commissioners’ objections to the stop signs were actually code enforcement issues, such as drivers not

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fully stopping at existing signs.

“Staff relies on facts,” Kohl said. “Commissioners, at times, make decisions based on emotions.”

The city first received a request for an all-way stop at the intersection of Tamarack Avenue and Sunnyhill Drive in September 2025, following a bicycle collision. According to the city’s engineering study, the intersection met the city’s adopted criteria for all-way stop control. Staff found that on a typical day, 162 bicyclists and 187 pedestrians use the intersection, many of them students traveling to and from the nearby schools.

John Kim, a city traffic engineer, said the recommendation was based on engineering data analyzed using established criteria.

The project is expected to cost about $30,000, largely because crews will remove the existing flashing beacons and raised crosswalk before installing the stop controls.

Mayor Keith Blackburn said residents had expressed concerns about vehicles bottoming out on the raised crosswalk and supported replacing it with stop signs.

“It’s clearly not working as it is now,” Councilmember Teresa Acosta said. “We have to make a change.” For the other intersections, staff found that an average of 221 pedestrians cross the intersection at Batiquitos Drive and Aviara Drive each day.

At La Costa Avenue and Camino De Los Coches, about 252 pedestrians and 115 bicyclists use the intersection daily.

Carlsbad family keeps strawberry tradition alive

By Summer Hu

CARLSBAD

— Robyn

Ukegawa has been known as the “strawberry girl” her whole life.

For someone who spent her childhood growing up at the Carlsbad Strawberry fields, the description was fitting. The Ukegawa family owns and operates the Carlsbad Strawberry Company, located on Cannon Road just off Interstate 5. The farm is hard to miss, with rows of bright green bushes dotted with ripe red fruit stretching across the farmland.

The Ukegawa family has cultivated the Carlsbad Strawberry Company — and its fields — for over seven decades. Established in 1952 by Hiroshi Ukegawa, Robyn Ukegawa’s grandfather, the farm is known not only for its fresh fruit but also for its iconic “u-pick” experience, where visitors venture into the strawberry fields to pick and choose their own strawberries.

“We’re a family business. That’s where our roots are,” Robyn Ukegawa said.

Robyn Ukegawa, now manager of the Carlsbad Strawberry Company, remembers spending her childhood weekends driving a forklift and working at the family’s original one-window produce stand. The business has since grown, boasting 10 window stalls and agritourism attractions, including u-pick strawberries, a pumpkin patch, petting zoos and more.

As strawberry season draws to a close and the farm prepares its transition to its fall offerings and pumpkin patch, Robyn’s father and Carlsbad Strawberry Company president Jimmy Ukegawa said seeing the next generation of his family take on the business is one of the most meaningful parts of his job.

“We’re building something right now that hopefully will just keep growing,” Jimmy Ukegawa said.

Robyn Ukegawa said she continues to work at Carlsbad Strawberry Company because it means being a part of a legacy. As the next generation of Ukega-

was — which includes her son — forms, she said she also hopes the business will be sustained.

Yet, the Ukegawa’s efforts didn’t immediately yield abundant success. In the early 1900’s, Fukutaro and Tomoye Ukegawa, Hiroshi Ukegawa’s parents, immigrated to the U.S. from Japan and started their own vegetable farm in Tustin. However, during World War II, Hiroshi Ukegawa and his family were interned at Poston, Ariz. The family was given a week to set its business affairs in order, Jimmy Ukegawa said.

About 120,000 Japanese Americans were held in American concentration camps following an executive order from the federal government, according to Densho, a nonprofit organization that aims to preserve the history of Japanese American incarceration during WWII.

Armed guards and barbed wire greeted the Ukegawas when they arrived at the camp. During this time, Hiroshi Ukegawa enlisted as a paratrooper in

the Army’s 13th Airborne Division.

Four years later, the Ukegawas were released from internment, but “lost everything,” Robyn Ukegawa said.

So, the Ukegawas resowed their own fields.

The family settled in Oceanside, focusing on selling tomatoes, strawberries and other wholesale produce and eventually reach-

ing profitability. However, the family business went through several bad years during the 1980s due to competing imports from Mexico and flat prices, Jimmy Ukegawa said.

These issues persist for the business, with rising labor, land and water costs prompting the family to “innovate” and find solutions over the decades.

Jimmy Ukegawa said he

decided to come back to the farm in order to help “turn the family business around.”

During this time, he said he worked about 100 hours per week and made frequent trips to Mexico to experiment with growing produce there at lower cost (however, this ultimately did not work out in the long term).

In college, Jimmy Ukegawa got the idea for the business’s now-iconic u-pick experience after his physics lab partner, who was from San Francisco, asked him what a strawberry tree looked like (strawberries grow on herbaceous perennial plants).

The u-pick attraction and other agritourism events, such as the farm’s annual pumpkin patches, corn mazes and sunflower fields, gained traction and ultimately became a major part of Carlsbad Strawberry Company’s business model. What had started as a necessity became a business staple.

Despite these challenges, Jimmy Ukegawa said the business maintained its standard for fresh strawber-

ries because fruits “picked right off the vine” are much sweeter. Before Jimmy Ukegawa took the reins of the family business, he said it sold older produce cheaply in the warehouse. The standard has since changed.

“We’ve never sold a dayold strawberry,” Jimmy Ukegawa said.

People who visited the Carlsbad strawberry fields said this standard is apparent.

Maryam Afshin, who picked strawberries with her daughter at the fields, said the u-pick experience allowed her to bond with her daughter in a special way.

“This is a different level of fresh. You walk in and there’s a smell of strawberries all over,” Afshin said.

Robyn Ukegawa said she appreciated the farm’s relationship with the local community. The COVID-19 pandemic “sparked community outreach” when they opened their farm to allow visitors to safely shop for produce outside, she said.

She recalled telling her dad that her classmates recognized that their family owned the strawberry fields and said they were “famous.”

“I think that was one of the first times I saw my dad’s face just absolutely light up with pride and happiness that we’re known for that and known in the community,” Robyn Ukegawa said.

In 2022, dozens of community members spoke at a Carlsbad Planning Commission meeting, and more than 100 sent letters protesting proposed land-use regulations for the farm’s agritourism business. The changes would have required the business to make substantial infrastructure investments that the family said would have forced them to close.

Jimmy Ukegawa said the experience made him feel the business was a valued part of the community, and expressed gratitude not only to new customers but also to returning customers — some of whom have been patrons for decades.

“We’ll keep this going as long as we can,” Jimmy Ukegawa said.

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 (07/10, 07/24, etc.) 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM

NOTICE OF PENDING ACTION ON ADMINISTRATIVE APPLICATION AND COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT

PROJECT NAME: Time Extension – GP DINER Type 41 ABC License; CASE NUMBER: MULTI-009017-2026, EXT-009028-2026, CDPNF-009027-2026 FILING DATE: June 2, 2026; APPLICANT: Anthony E. Regakis and Despina A. Regakis; LOCATION: 608 South Coast Highway 101 (APN: 258-162-14-00); PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Time Extension for a minor use permit modi cation, design review permit modi cation, and coastal development permit for the GP DINER Type 41 ABC License Project; ZONING/OVERLAY: D-CM-1 (Downtown Encinitas Speci c Plan) and Coastal Overlay Zone; ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS: The project has been determined to be exempt from environmental review pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15061 (b)(3) (Review for Exemption) which exempts a project from environmental review if it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a signi cant e ect on the environment, and Section 15301 (Existing Facilities) which exempts the operation, repair, maintenance, permitting, licensing of private structures. The project meets these criteria. None of the exceptions in Section 15300.2 of the CEQA Guidelines apply, and no historical resources will be impacted by the proposed development.

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

PRIOR TO 5:00 PM ON MONDAY, JULY 13, 2026, ANY INTERESTED PERSON MAY REVIEW THE APPLICATION AND PRESENT TESTIMONY, ORALLY OR IN WRITING, TO THE DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT. WRITTEN TESTIMONY IS PREFERRED IN ORDER TO HAVE A RECORD OF THE COMMENTS RECEIVED.

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

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

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

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CITY OF ENCINITASNOTICE OF ELECTION

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a General Municipal Election will be held in the City of Encinitas on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, for the following Elective O ces:

• One (1) Mayor for a full two-year term with a term ending November 2028

• Two (2) Council Members:

• One (1) Council Member to represent District 3 for a full four-year term with a term ending November 2030

• One (1) Council Member to represent District 4 for a full four-year term with a term ending November 2030

The candidate ling period for the one (1) Mayor seat and two (2) City Council Member seats (District 3 and District 4) begins Monday, July 13, 2026, and ends Friday, August 7, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. All candidates must be a registered voter in Encinitas at the time nomination papers are issued. Council Member candidates must also reside in the district they are seeking to represent.

No person may le nomination papers for more than one o ce at the same election.

If an incumbent for the Mayor seat does not le by the August 7, 2026, deadline, the deadline will be extended to August 12, 2026, at 5:00 p.m., for non-incumbent candidates.

If an incumbent for a Council Member seat does not le by the August 7, 2026, deadline, the deadline will be extended to August 12, 2026, at 5:00 p.m., for non-incumbent candidates

If no one or only one person is nominated for an elective o ce, appointment to the elective o ce may be made as prescribed by Elections Code Section 10229 of the State of California.

Vote Centers will be open between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m., on Election Day. For more information regarding vote center locations and hours of operation, registering to vote, and additional voting information, contact the San Diego County Registrar of Voters at https://www.sdvote.com. For additional municipal election information, visit the City of Encinitas Municipal Elections website page located at http://www.encinitasca.gov/ Government/Municipal-Elections or contact the City Clerk’s Department at 760-633-2602. \Pete Weichers, City Clerk, Dated: June 18, 2026

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DOCUMENTS

CIUDAD DE ENCINITASAVISO DE ELECCIONES

POR LA PRESENTE SE NOTIFICA que el martes 3 de noviembre de 2026 se llevarán a cabo elecciones municipales generales en la ciudad de Encinitas para los siguientes cargos electivos:

• Un (1) alcalde para un mandato completo de dos años que nalizará en noviembre de 2028

• Dos (2) concejales:

• Un (1) concejal para representar al Distrito 3 por un mandato completo de cuatro años, que nalizará en noviembre de 2030

• Un (1) concejal para representar al Distrito 4 por un mandato completo de cuatro años, que nalizará en noviembre de 2030

El plazo de presentación de candidaturas para el puesto de un (1) alcalde y los dos (2) puestos de concejal (Distrito 3 y Distrito 4) comienza el lunes 13 de julio de 2026 y naliza el viernes 7 de agosto de 2026 a las 4:30 p. m. Todos los candidatos deben estar inscritos como votantes en Encinitas al momento de la emisión de los documentos de nominación. Los candidatos a concejales también deben residir en el distrito que pretenden representar. Ninguna persona puede presentar documentos de nominación para más de un cargo en la misma elección.

Si el titular del cargo de alcalde no presenta su candidatura antes de la fecha límite del 7 de agosto de 2026, dicha fecha límite se extenderá hasta el 12 de agosto de 2026 a las 5:00 p. m. para los candidatos no titulares.

Si un titular de un puesto de concejal no presenta su candidatura antes de la fecha límite del 7 de agosto de 2026, la fecha límite se extenderá hasta el 12 de agosto de 2026, a las 5:00 p. m., para los candidatos no titulares.

Si nadie o solo una persona es nominada para un cargo electivo, se podrá realizar el nombramiento para dicho cargo según lo dispuesto en la Sección 10229 del Código Electoral del Estado de California. Los centros de votación estarán abiertos entre las 7:00 a. m. y las 8:00 p. m. el día de las elecciones. Para obtener más información sobre la ubicación y los horarios de los centros de votación, cómo registrarse para votar e información adicional sobre la votación, comuníquese con la O cina del Registrador de Votantes del Condado de San Diego en https:// www.sdvote.com. Para obtener más información sobre las elecciones municipales, visite la página web de Elecciones Municipales de la Ciudad de Encinitas, ubicada en http://www. encinitasca.gov/Government/Municipal-Elections, o comuníquese con el Departamento del Secretario Municipal al 760-633-2602. Pete Weichers, Secretario Municipal, Fecha: 18 de junio de 2026

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CITY OF VISTA

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

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

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

Kathy Valdez, City Clerk

ID=39481

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

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CITY OF SAN MARCOS

CITY OF SAN MARCOS

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

(DS RFP 26-05)

UNIVERSITY DISTRICT

SPECIFIC PLAN (UDSP)

ANALYSIS AND SUPPORT SERVICES

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of San Marcos, hereinafter referred to as Agency or City, invites proposals for the above stated Project and will be available online via PlanetBids. Proposals are due up to the hour

of 3:00 p.m. on July 22, 2026. WORK DESCRIPTION The work consists of Development Plan Analysis and Support Services for University District Speci c Plan (UDSP). A detailed Scope of Work can be found in the RFP documents. LOCATION OF WORK Citywide. ESTIMATED BUDGET

The estimated overall budget is $75,000. TERM

Maximum of two (2) years. AVAILABILITY OF

The City uses PlanetBids to post and receive bids/proposals. Only vendors that are registered will be eligible to submit a bid/ proposal for formal solicitations with the City. PlanetBids is accessible via the City’s website and direct link provided below and provides all documents at no cost to bidders/proposers. https://www.sanmarcosca.gov /Home OR https://www.planetbids.com/ portal/portal.cfm?Company

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

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of San Marcos, hereinafter referred to as Agency or City, invites proposals for the above stated Project and will be available online via PlanetBids. Proposals are due up to the hour of 3:00 P.M. (PST) on Friday, July 24, 2026. WORK DESCRIPTION The work consists of providing

on Election Day between 7:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. and may be open for up to 11 days prior, depending on location. Visit sdvote.org for full Vote Center details.

s/s Sarah Krietor, Administrative Services Manager /City Clerk DATE July 1, 2026

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remediation consulting services for Discovery Lake in San Marcos. Please visit PlanetBids for a detailed Scope of Work. LOCATION OF WORK City of San Marcos, California. TERM Maximum of twelve (12) months. AVAILABILITY OF DOCUMENTS

The City uses PlanetBids to post and receive bids/proposals. Only vendors that are registered will be eligible to submit a bid/ proposal for formal solicitations with the City. PlanetBids is accessible via the City’s website and direct link provided below and provides all documents at no cost to bidders/proposers. http://www.san-marcos.net OR https://www.planetbids.com/ portal/portal.cfm?Company ID=39481

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

marital status, age, or sex.

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CITY OF DEL MAR

NOTICE OF ELECTION

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a General Municipal Election will be held in the City of Del Mar on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, for the following O ces:

Two (2) Members of the City Council for the full term of four (4) years.

The nomination period for these o ces begins on July 13, 2026, and ends on August 7, 2026.

If nomination papers for an incumbent o cer are not led by August 7, 2026, the voters shall have until August 12, 2026, to nominate candidates other than the person(s) who are the incumbents, for that incumbent’s elective o ce.

If no one or only one person is nominated for an elective o ce, appointment to the elective o ce may be made as prescribed by section 10229, Elections Code of the State of California.

Vote Centers (Polls) will be open

T.S. No. 144030-CA APN: 161-641-51-00 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 9/6/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER On 7/27/2026 at 10:30 AM, CLEAR RECON CORP, as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 9/11/2007 as Instrument No. 2007-0596386 of O cial Records in the o ce of the County Recorder of San Diego County, State of CALIFORNIA executed by: THOMAS V. NELSON AND CRISTINA D. BENITEZ WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, SAVINGS ASSOCIATION, OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE; AT THE MAIN ENTRANCE TO THE EAST COUNTY REGIONAL CENTER BY STATUE, 250 E. MAIN STREET, EL CAJON, CA 92020 all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: LOT 102 OF RANCHO DEL ORO VILLAGE III 3.2, IN THE CITY OF OCEANSIDE, COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, ACCORDING TO MAP THEREOF NO. 12292, FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAN DIEGO COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, JANUARY 11, 1989. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 1228 CALLE ULTIMO, OCEANSIDE, CA 92056 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be held, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, condition, or encumbrances, including fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to pay the remaining principal sums of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $389,407.74 If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The bene ciary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written

Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned or its predecessor caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned o may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying o all liens senior to the lien being auctioned o , before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s o ce or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, bene ciary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (855) 313-3319 or visit this Internet website www. clearreconcorp.com, using the le number assigned to this case 144030-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be re ected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. NOTICE TO TENANT: E ective January 1, 2021, you may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call (855) 313-3319, or visit this internet website www. clearreconcorp.com, using the le number assigned to this case 144030-CA to nd the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as an “eligible tenant buyer” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. FOR SALES INFORMATION: (855) 3133319 CLEAR RECON CORP 3333 Camino Del Rio South, Suite 225 San Diego, California 92108 STOX 960349 / 144030-

CITY OF SAN MARCOS

NOTICE OF ELECTION FOR PUBLIC OFFICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a General Municipal Election will be held in the City of San Marcos, California on Tuesday, November 3, 2026 for the following o ces:

ONE (1) OFFICE OF MAYOR

ONE (1) MEMBER OF THE CITY COUNCIL DISTRICT 1

ONE (1) MEMBER OF THE CITY COUNCIL DISTRICT 2

Terms are four (4) years. Individuals interested in becoming a candidate must le Nomination Papers with the City Clerk. The nomination period runs from Monday, July 13, 2026 through Friday, August 7, 2026.

If nomination papers for an incumbent o cer of the City are not led by 5:30 p.m. on August 7, 2026, the nomination period will be extended to Wednesday, August 12, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. to nominate non-incumbent candidates only. This extension is not applicable where there is no incumbent eligible to be elected.

If no one or only one person is nominated for an elective o ce, appointment to the elective o ce may be made as prescribed by California Elections Code 10229.

On Election Day, the polls will be open between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m.

For further information, contact Phillip Scollick, City Clerk at (760) 744-1050, Ext. 3105 or cityclerk@sanmarcosca.gov

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING VALLECITOS WATER DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS

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

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

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

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

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

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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

07/03/2026, 07/10/2026 CN 32630

CIUDAD DE SAN MARCOS AVISO DE ELECCIÓN PARA CARGOS PÚBLICOS

POR LA PRESENTE SE DA AVISO de que se celebrará Elecciones Municipales Generales en la Ciudad de San Marcos, California, el martes 3 de noviembre de 2026 para los siguientes cargos:

UN (1) CARGO DE ALCALDE

UN (1) MIEMBRO DEL DISTRITO 1 DEL CONCEJO MUNICIPAL

UN (1) MIEMBRO DEL DISTRITO 2 DEL CONCEJO MUNICIPAL

Los términos son de cuatro (4) años. Las personas interesadas en convertirse en candidato/a deben presentar los Documentos de Nominación ante el Secretario/a Municipal. El periodo de nominaciones va desde el lunes 13 de julio de 2026 hasta el viernes 7 de agosto de 2026.

Si los documentos de nominación para un o cial titular de la Ciudad no se presentan antes de las 5:30 p.m. del 7 de agosto de 2026, el periodo de nominación se extenderá hasta el miércoles 12 de agosto de 2026 a las 5:30 p.m. para nominar únicamente candidatos no titulares. Esta prórroga no es aplicable cuando no hay ningún titular elegible para ser elegido.

Si no se nomina a nadie o solo a una persona para un cargo electivo, el nombramiento para el cargo electivo puede realizarse según lo prescrito por el Código Electoral de California 10229.

El Día de las Elecciones, las urnas estarán abiertas entre las horas de 7:00 a.m. y las 8:00 p.m.

Para más información, póngase en contacto con Phillip Scollick, Secretario Municipal, en el (760) 744-1050, Extensión 3105 o cityclerk@sanmarcosca.gov

07/03/2026 CN 32637

BATCH: AFC-4084 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A NOTICE OF DELINQUENT ASSESSMENT DATED SHOWN BELOW UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. NOTICE is hereby given that CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, as the duly appointed Trustee pursuant to Notice of Delinquent Assessment and Claim of Lien executed by VILLA L’AUBERGE DEL MAR OWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC., A CALIFORNIA MUTUAL NONPROFIT BENEFIT CORPORATION Recorded SHOWN BELOW as Instrument No. SHOWN BELOW of O cial Records in the O ce of the Recorder of SAN DIEGO County, California, property owned by SHOWN BELOW WILL SELL ON 7/16/2026 at 10:00 AM

LOCATION: AT THE FRONT ENTRANCE TO 16835 W. BERNARDO DRIVE, SUITE 214, SAN DIEGO, CA 92127 WILL SELL AT PUBLIC

AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States, by cash, a cashier’s check drawn by a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, business in this state, all right, title and interest under said Notice of Delinquent Assessment in the property situated in said County, describing the land on above referred Claim of Lien. TS#, REF#, ICN, UNIT/ INTERVAL/WEEK, APN, TRUSTORS, COL DATED, COL RECORDED, COL BOOK, COL PAGE/ INSTRUMENT#, NOD RECORDED, NOD BOOK, NOD PAGE/INSTRUMENT#, ESTIMATED SALES

AMOUNT 111886 60717A 60717A 607 17 299-310-26-17 JIM WHITE & ATY WHITE HUSBAND & WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS

2/12/2026 2/20/2026 20260048014 3/20/2026 20260077171 $5950.44 111888 60940A 60940A 609 40 299-310-28-40 CAROL A PERRIZO TRUSTEE OF THE MAUERHAN LIVING TRUST UDT 11-13-1986 2/12/2026

2/20/2026 2026-0048014

3/20/2026 2026-0077171 $6332.97 111889 60738A 60738A 607 38 299-310-26-38

KENNETH LOU MCKIBBAN AND JANICE MIKOLSKY

MCKIBBAN HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS 2/12/2026 2/20/2026 20260048014 3/20/2026 20260077171 $2250.97 111890 60507A 60507A 605 07 299310-24-07 BEHOLDEN1 LLC A LIMITED LIABILITY CORPORATION 2/12/2026 2/20/2026 2026-0048014 3/20/2026 2026-0077171 $5822.08 111891 61208A 61208A 612 08 299-310-31-08 LUKE HUY-VIET PHAM AND UNMARRIED MAN AS SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY 2/12/2026 2/20/2026 20260048014 3/20/2026 20260077171 $7573.36 111893 60416A 60416A 604 16 299310-23-16 LJUBA BENOITON A MARRIED WOMAN SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY 2/12/2026 2/20/2026 20260048014 3/20/2026 20260077171 $4547.68 111894 60408A 60408A 604 08 299310-23-08 TERESA DOIDGE A SINGLE WOMAN AS SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY 2/12/2026 2/20/2026 20260048014 3/20/2026 20260077171 $4340.85 The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described

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Fallbrook Chamber

CHATTER

Lifetime Achievement Award honors couple

On June 24, the Fallbrook Chamber of Commerce hosted its Annual Awards & Installation Luncheon at the beautiful Grand Tradition Estate & Gardens. Community and Chamber members were recognized for their exceptional contributions in making the Friendly Village better for all.

One of the awards presented is the Lifetime Achievement Award. This award often goes to a single person whose time, resources and energy have made a notable and lasting impact on Fallbrook. These contributions must be made over a significant number of years, hence a “lifetime” of commitment.

The award, presented as of 2025, honored a married couple at this year’s ceremony. This special duo has been in Fallbrook all their lives. They were high school sweethearts at Fallbrook High School and were married in 1975. They have one daughter, a son-in-law, also from Fallbrook, and two grandsons. With their local automotive business, Costello’s Auto Repair, they have been Chamber members for nearly 32 years.

Their names are Roy and Linda Costello, and they have served as ardent volunteers for a very long time. Roy has served as a Chamber Board member for 4 terms, in addition to all the other volunteering he has done. He has been the Christmas Parade chair since 1998, and Linda has been on the committee right alongside him. She organized the event, managed entries, made maps, updated flyers, (and the website when she worked at the Chamber), has been the key person at the parade start and much more! They have been bringing joy to over 35,000 residents every year for almost 28 years!

Roy was an original member of the Flags Over Fallbrook team, which

formed in 2000. He and Linda have consistently set up and taken down flags for every federal holiday. Their dog even comes along for the task!

Also in the early 2000s, Roy was a member of the original Keep Fallbrook Clean and Green team.

Roy and Linda have served on the Avocado Festival committee since 1998. They have volunteered at numerous events, including the Chamber’s Wine and a Bite Art walk, First Responders Luncheon and the Harvest Faire. They have supported the Miss Fallbrook pageant, the Annual Charity Golf Tournament and Roy is a Mason at the Fallbrook Masonic Lodge.

Linda volunteers with the Fallbrook Amateur Radio club and volunteers at the Harvest Faire every year. Both honorees have received the Greater Fallbrook Foundation Award in 2008, and Roy was Citizen of the Year in 2010.

The Costellos are a wonderful example of what it means to be members of a community – truly invested, giving of their time, talent and treasure, volunteering in service to others year after year after year.

As Chamber members, they have attended dozens of networking and community events and have promoted the Chamber endlessly. They have donated raffle prizes, supported Chamber advertising opportunities, and sponsored many community efforts. Linda was also employed by the Chamber in recent years, for which we are very grateful. Her skills and expertise as a graphic artist continue to impact on our Chamber today.

The Chamber and community are grateful for all our honorees have done for the betterment of Fallbrook, for their loyalty to the Chamber and the many ways in which they have blessed this community.

Who’s NEWS?

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

GRADUATES

The following students graduated from their respective schools: Malea Williams of Carlsbad from Maryville College in Tennessee, and Lauren Littlejohn and McKenna Leasure, both of San Diego, from Belmont University in Tennessee.

HONOR ROLL

The following students were named to the spring honor roll at University of Mississippi: Makena Price and Luke Ferrelli of Carlsbad, Peter Shofran of Del Mar, Kelowna Cusick of Oceanside, Lauren Mutch of Rancho Santa Fe and Ava Uhlenkott of San Diego.

DEAN’S LIST

The following students made the dean’s list at their respective schools: Abigail Meister of San Marcos and Madie Hamblin of Oceanside at Abilene Christian University in Texas; Joshua Haynes of San Diego at Kennesaw State University in Georgia; Tony Shen of San Diego at Muhlenberg College in Pennsylvania; Hanezu Chikada and Kwong Yu Yuen of Carlsbad at Dean College in Massachusetts; Cristiane Gilligan of Carlsbad at State University of New York Delhi; Eric Green of Escondido and Andrew P. Franey and Nicholas Ian Khrustinskiy of San Marcos at Iowa State University; Dexter Haehnichen, Ian Saam, James Crotty and Valerie VanDamme of San Diego at Worcester Polytechnic Institute in Massa-

chusetts; Maxim Chagovets of Carlsbad and Aiden Jennings of San Diego at Roger Williams University in Rhode Island; and Eva Thomas of San Marcos at Miami University in Ohio.

MIRACOSTA PRESIDENT

The MiraCosta Community College District Board of Trustees has hired Dr. Lennor M. Johnson as the school’s next superintendent and president following the retirement of Dr. Sunita “Sunny” Cooke,” who served in the role for the past 11 years. Johnson brings more than 28 years of educational leadership and previously served as the superintendent and president of Imperial Valley Community College District.

FOOD ACCESS

The Oceanside Community Foundation, a regional affiliate of the San Diego Foundation, awarded more than $98,000 in grants to several local or-

ganizations that ensure Oceanside families have access to healthy food: $13,457 to Brighter Bites, $25,000 to Boys and Girls Clubs of Northwest San Diego, $15,000 to Feeding San Diego, $17,000 to Berry Good Food, $14,000 to Lived Experiences and $14,000 to Women’s Resource Center.

YMCA GRANT

Assemblymember Darshana Patel (D-San Diego) recently delivered a $1.23 million state grant to the Escondido YMCA for infrastructure upgrades to its soccer field, gymnasium and playground.

SWIMMING LESSONS

Sharkheart Academy is helping the region’s children ages 4-13 learn how to build confidence in the water

through personalized swim instruction that focuses on safety, stroke development and lifelong water skills. Christian Wagari, a competitive swimmer, runs the program. The school also offers a gentle parent-andchild class for babies. For more information, email christianwagari@gmail. com or call 442-372-1998. Regular classes cost $20 per lesson.

ACTION PARK

Slick City Action Park, the world’s first indoor dryslide and air court park designed for all ages, recently opened its newest location in Oceanside. The 29,000-square foot indoor park, located at 4241 Oceanside Blvd., offers 10 slides, basketball and dodgeball air courts and more.

Pets of the Week

CHOPPED CHILLIES is pet of the week at Rancho Coastal Humane Society. He is a 9-monthold, 19-pound, male terrier mix.

FELICIA is the San Diego Humane Society’s pet of the week. She is an 8-year-old, mixed female dog with a black coat.

Chopped Chillies is an energetic, curious pup who needs a patient family to help him become an adult. He could live with respectful children 10 and older. He would love a yard, but he could likely be fine living in an apartment. Since he is still a puppy, he will need someone home with him most of the time. He may like living with a confident canine friend.

The $145 adoption fee includes a medical exam, spay, up-to-date vaccinations, registered microchip and a one-year license.

Information: stop by RCHS at 389 Requeza St., Encinitas, call 760-7536413 or visit SDpets.org.

Felicia is a happy-golucky sweetheart looking for a new home. This oversized lap dog will do whatever it takes to curl up right next to her favorite humans. She has big feelings about other dogs, so she needs to be the only one in the home. She also doesn’t do well at dog parks or other off-leash venues. She loves walks, being pet and giving kisses. Adoption fee is $165. She is at the Oceanside campus. Fees include spay/ neuter services, current vaccinations, permanent microchip identification, an incentive for pet insurance and a license for residence.

Information: visit sdhumane.org/adopt or call 619-299-7012.

Hui’s post-injury journey includes stops at home

SFC alum tries regaining form after wrist issue

By Noah Perkins REGION —

Part homecoming, part comeback, Katherine Hui, 21, is spending the next two weeks competing professionally on the same San Diego tennis courts where she first learned the game.

The San Diego native, Santa Fe Christian alum and 2023 U.S. Open junior girls’ singles champion is playing in the SoCal Pro Series, returning to familiar surroundings after a wrist injury and subsequent surgery disrupted the past two years of her career.

The fifth-annual SoCal Pro Series, hosted by USTA Southern California, concludes with tournaments at Barnes Tennis Center in San Diego from June 29July 5 and Rancho Santa Fe Tennis Club from July 6-12.

The series serves as a developmental pathway for aspiring professionals, college standouts and top junior players seeking ATP and WTA ranking points.

For Hui, Barnes Tennis Center is more than another tournament stop.

“I feel like it’s come full circle,” Hui said. “Especially this week at Barnes. I used to play under-8 and under-10 tournaments there when I was 7 or 8 years old, and then being able to play a professional tournament there, it’s really cool.”

“I feel like I have a little bit of a home-court advantage,” she added.

Some of her favorite memories from Barnes have little to do with tennis.

“I remember me and my friend were splitting a peanut butter and jelly sandwich while watching a match,” Hui said. “I don’t know why I still remember that, but it was really fun.”

Those childhood tournaments helped launch one of San Diego’s top junior players. Hui rose as high as No. 1 in the nation in the Tennis Recruiting rankings before winning the 2023 U.S. Open junior girls’ singles title and beginning her collegiate career at Stanford.

Now competing as a professional, Hui entered the week ranked No. 1,491 in WTA singles and No. 1,076 in the ITF.

Before injuries, she climbed as high as No. 855 in the WTA rankings and No. 348 in the ITF standings.

Not every lesson came through winning.

“Growing up playing some junior tournaments, especially when I was younger, I had some tough losses,” Hui said. “I think that definitely helped me build my character and resilience. Focusing on my

development over the wins and losses was the key part to my success.

“A lot of the time, you have so much pressure to win. I think focusing on my game and how I wanted to improve and what I wanted to play like helped create the player I am today.”

Then came the injury.

After beginning to experience wrist pain in 2023, Hui continued competing through her freshman season at Stanford. The injury worsened over time, eventually resulting in tears to her ECU tendon and TFCC that required surgery in February 2025.

“I started feeling some wrist issues in 2023,” Hui said. “I played through the season through 2024 and it kind of made it a lot worse.”

Recovery wasn’t easy.

“It was a bigger surgery than I had experienced before, so it was a little scary,” Hui said.

At one point, the injury forced her to relearn the basics.

“It was pretty invasive, so I really had to relearn how to grip things and use my hand,” Hui said. “I had a long time off tennis.”

She estimated she went roughly a year without hitting a backhand while recovering.

Being away from tennis also changed her perspective.

While many elite junior tennis players choose homeschooling to accommodate demanding training and travel schedules, Hui remained in a traditional school environment at Santa Fe Christian, where she graduated as valedictorian.

“I really loved school,” Hui said. “A lot of players go the homeschool route.”

She said her parents, Yimei and Yan, emphasized the importance of education despite the demands of elite-level tennis.

“A couple times I really had asked to be homeschooled,” Hui said. “But my parents really value education and wanted me to have a high school experience. Looking back, I’m really grateful that they had me stay in school.”

“After losing a tournament, I kind of think it’s the end of the world,” Hui added. “Then I’d go back to school and nobody really cares and we’re just going about our day.”

That perspective helped during her recovery at Stanford.

“I definitely grew as a person,” Hui said. “I really formed closer friendships with some of my friends at school.”

The injury also gave her a chance to work on weaker parts of her game.

“My forehand was definitely a weakness before I had my injury,” Hui said. “Now I almost feel like I like it better than my backhand.”

She also spent time im-

proving her serve and slice.

“I think there’s almost a silver lining,” Hui said. “Without the injury, I don’t think I would have gotten to where I am today in other parts of my game.”

Now healthy and back on court, Hui enters the SoCal Pro Series focused less on results and more on enjoying the chance to compete again.

“This is maybe my sixth tournament back,” Hui said. “I’m not expecting too much.”

“I mainly want to go out there and enjoy competing again,” Hui added. “Just to be loose and be happy out on court.”

Hui was scheduled to open singles play Wednesday against fellow San Diegan and Torrey Pines High School graduate Alyssa Ahn.

She is also slated to compete in doubles alongside Jayna Clemens against the tournament’s top-seeded pairing of Anne Christine Lutkemeyer Obregon and Anita Sahdiieva.

“At the end of the day, I’m really grateful to be playing,” Hui said. “A year ago I was in a cast. I couldn’t do anything and I wasn’t sure if I could even return to playing at the same level I was playing before.”

HUI, 21, the 2023 U.S.

PUBLIC NOTICE OF AIR QUALITY CONFORMITY ANALYSIS

WHAT’S BEING PLANNED?

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), in partnership with the San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) and City of San Marcos, proposes to build Managed Lanes Direct Connectors between I-15 and SR 78. The project will also extend three miles of Managed Lanes in each direction on SR 78 between the I-15/SR 78 interchange and San Marcos Boulevard, and construct additional freeway and multimodal improvements at Nordahl Road, Woodland Parkway, Barham Drive, and Rancheros Drive.

WHY THIS NOTICE?

Air Quality Conformity requirements apply only in nonattainment and “maintenance” (former nonattainment) areas for the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS), and only for the specific NAAQS that are or were violated. United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) regulations at 40 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 93 govern the conformity process. Conformity requirements do not apply in unclassifiable/attainment areas for NAAQS and do not apply at all for State standards regardless of the status of the area. Project-level conformity analysis shows that the project will conform to the State Implementation Plan. Because the project area is attainment/unclassified for carbon monoxide (CO) and particulate matter (PM10 and PM2.5), no hot spot analysis is required for the project-level conformity determination by 40 CFR 93.116 and 93.123. The project comes from a conforming Regional Transportation Plan (RTP) and Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). Comment is requested regarding the project-level conformity analysis. The report that explains these findings was part of the Environmental Impact Report/Environmental Assessment (EIR/EA) and was made available for public review between May 19, 2025, and July 7, 2025.

WHAT IS AVAILABLE?

The Draft EIR/EA and additional project information are available at https://dot.ca.gov/caltrans-near-me/district-11/current-projects/sr78-projects/i15sr78-expresslanes

CONTACT AND COMMENT METHODS

Comments regarding this project-level conformity analysis must be submitted by August 2, 2026. Please use one of the following methods:

• Postal Mail: Caltrans District 11, Attention: Matthew Voss, 4050 Taylor Street, MS-242, San Diego, CA 92110

• Email Comments: matthew.voss@dot.ca.gov

Special Accommodations:

To request alternative accommodations for accessing project information or for providing a comment, please call or write to Caltrans District 11, Attention: Matthew Voss, Environmental Division, 4050 Taylor Street, MS-242, San Diego, CA 92110.

• Phone: 1-858-289-1276 (Voice)

• California Relay Service: – 1-800-735-2929 (TTY to Voice) – 1-800-735-2922 (Voice to TTY) – 1-800-855-3000 (Spanish TTY to Voice and Voice to TTY) – 1-800-854-7784 (Spanish and English Speech-to-Speech) – Or dial 711

ask mr. marketing

rob weinberg

You’ve probably heard that marketing is the lifeblood of commerce. So why do so many companies that miss their sales goals see their marketing budgets as expendable, slashing them when they should be increasing them?

I attribute it to a lack of strategic vision.

Over 45 years in the marketing trenches, I’ve experienced countless organizations that lack a marketing plan. So they market themselves sporadically, then handle the work it brings in. After that work is completed and billed –and facing a drought of new assignments – they’re forced to market again, repeating the cycle.

There are several obvious lessons to be learned here:

“Surfing lost a legend in Hank Byzak.”

— Joel Tudor, threetime Longboard World Surfing Champion

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• Marketing works. If it didn’t, those peaks wouldn’t arrive so consistently.

• Valleys of work and revenue are sure to add to one’s stress.

• A workflow of peaks and valleys is not the way to run a successful business.

Now, here’s a concept: when you’re busy serving clients, keep marketing. Because businesses that market regularly find assignments and revenue arriving dependably. They market to both existing clientele and new prospects, recognizing they should increase their presence in the marketplace when the competition slacks off.

Why? When the competition stops marketing, you can steal their market share. And if you recognize that most people don’t want to change vendors once they’ve made a decision, today’s additional marketing efforts can easily pay off for you for many tomorrows to come.

Let’s face it: the economy is weird right now, and tough times call for more marketing, rather than less. Look to increase your market presence, and you’re certain to grow your business, regardless of what you sell.

Because using the marketing budget as a rainy-day fund is a guarantee that you’ll end up following the footsteps of my old boss Jeff, who, despite three brushes with bankruptcy (the third one successfully), always insisted marketing should be an afterthought.

And yes, he’s working for someone else today. Is that really the future you want for yourself?

With that in mind, I wish you a week of profitable marketing.

n the mid-1970s, there was a surf shop standing where Leucadia melts into Ponto, perhaps in the very building where Roberto’s now serves carne asada burritos to famished surfers.

The surf shop, Pure Fun, was one of those now-extinct surf establishments where the owner shaped and glassed in the back room while foam dust clouded the air and catalyzed resin wafted through the showroom.

The owner, I was told, was named Hank Byzak, and while many board builders in town were treated by his out-of-state craftsmanship, he was creating what he would later term “functional art.”

It was around that time when La Jolla’s golden arm, Rusty Preisendorfer, asked me if I knew anyone who

needed a shaper. I sent him to two factories: Country Honk, where John Kies and company were building beautiful surfboards, and Pure Fun.

Rusty, who would go on to be known by his first name and then his first initial, R, was hired by both companies. To return the favor, Rusty offered to shape me a board anytime I wanted. I was ready to cash in the favor when I drove up to the front door of Pure Fun.

There, Hank greeted me with a scowl, bluntly asking what I wanted. “I’m here to see Rusty,” I said, to which he responded. “Rusty’s working,” before walking away.

A native Californian, I was not used to such greetings. I left in a huff. But

ers Taiwo and Kehinde Oguntoye of Nigeria love being twins. Like, really love it -- so much so, that they’ve always wanted to marry another set of twins.

Bird Gender Reveal

An expecting couple in Queen Creek, Arizona, contracted the services of Sacred Dove Release for their gender reveal party, requesting that the birds be dyed -- yes, dyed -- to announce their baby’s gender, NBC 12 News reported on June 18.

It was a first for owner Monica Flores, who typically provides doves for weddings and funerals. “I thought it was a beautiful idea,” Flores said. After the bright blue (it’s a boy!) doves were released, they caught the attention of local residents along the nearby Salt River, who alerted Crystal White of Crystal’s Critter Haven, a local wildlife rehab facility. “They don’t blend in well with our natural setting,” White said. “They are like beacons for predators.”

She was able to collect the birds, but couldn’t thoroughly wash off the dye. Flores said she “would never” endanger her birds, and that she’d used nontoxic food coloring.

But White maintains that dyeing birds is never a good idea: “They have very sensitive respiratory systems, and so them inhaling anything or ingesting anything could possibly cause harm,” White said. The birds are otherwise healthy, and they all made it back home. After receiving negative feedback on social media, Flores said she would not dye birds again. [NBC 12 News, 6/18/26]

Twins Squared

a “ghost shaper,” those in the know often located Hank to order from Hank’s own label, Byzak Custom Surfboards. As I write this, it seems odd to say so much about the board and so little about the man. In Hank’s case, however, they are one and the same. Whenever I look at one of his boards, I see focus, dedication and perfection, things that lived beneath his deep love that was sometimes masked by a New York-born gruff exterior.

According to People, their dream came true when they married identical twin sisters on June 20. Twins are common among the Yoruba people in southwest Nigeria, and are considered a blessing.

Regardless of gender, the firstborn twin is typically named Taiwo, and the second, Kehinde. And that’s how Taiwo Oguntoye married Taiwo Adediran, and Kehinde Oguntoye married Kehinde Adediran. The twins met at the University of Ibadan, and while they all became friends, the sisters were not interested in dating at the time.

About 10 years later, the brothers reached out again, and this time, things turned romantic. They were married in a joint ceremony in Ibadan and are already hoping to grow their respective families -- two at a time, of course.

“With God’s grace, we pray for twins ...” Taiwo Oguntoye said. “That is our heart’s desire.” [People, 6/24/26]

Anything for Love

Lisa Catalano’s quest for love has finally paid off. The California woman went viral last year for putting up billboards along U.S. Highway 101 with her photo and a link to a website where potential suitors could submit dating applications.

Eight months and almost $7,000 later, Catalano is off the market, People reported on June 24. She footed the bill for advertising -- including billboards, taxi ads and the website -- along with wardrobe, makeup, video shoots and

Hank was going nowhere. He simply moved locations and continued building some of the finest surfboards in our town or any other town.

Hank had overpaid his dues as a board builder by the time the longboard renaissance of the late ‘80s hit. By then, he had become a master among masters. According to longboard genius Joel Tudor, “Hank became the go-to ninja for many [surfboard] labels, and he earned the nickname ‘Hank the Crank’ through his

related equipment.

She received about 4,000 dating applications between September 2025 and May 2026.

After all of that, she ended up meeting her new beau through a dating app back in January. An update on her website reads: “Applications closed! Lisa’s in love and has a boyfriend.”

She describes him as a “kind, intelligent, attractive San Francisco Bay Area man who meets all of her very reasonable non-negotiables.” [People, 6/24/26]

Michael Steven Mason Carlsbad June 23, 2026

Paepae Tagoa’I Oceanside June 25, 2026

old-school, Brooklyn, New York-level honesty.

“But he worked with me to shape the board I won my last world title on. Surfing lost a legend in Hank Byzak. I love you, Hank.”

Hank’s reputation as a brilliant shaper often eclipsed his ability as a glasser, glosser, pin liner and air brusher. He could do it all, and so was in constant demand from labels like Tudor, Hansen, Greg Noll, Brewer, Linden and Dewey Weber.

When not employed as

Shortly after that first encounter at Pure Fun, I learned to admire Hank Byzak. Eventually, I learned more than that, and can now stand with Joel Tudor in saying: “The surfing world has lost a legend. I love you, Hank.” Aloha, dear brother.

Hank Byzak passed away on May 22 at age 77. He is survived by three children: Aaron, Matthew and Jennifer. A paddle-out memorial is planned for 10 a.m. on July 18 at Oceanside Pier. See you there.

Rosemarie Fischer Jones Oceanside June 21, 2026

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Kit Carson ice rink plan faces growing opposition

By Samantha Nelson ESCONDIDO — A

growing number of concerned residents have come out against the potential construction of an indoor ice rink at Kit Carson Park following the City Council’s approval of a memorandum of understanding with the project’s developer earlier this month.

More than a dozen residents, many wearing “Save Kit Carson Park” pins on their shirts, delivered more than an hour of public testimony during off-agenda comments at the City Council’s June 24 meeting, a few weeks after the council unanimously approved the MOU with The Rinks Foundation on June 3.

The MOU establishes a nonbinding framework for the city and the foundation to work together to evaluate the feasibility of building an ice rink at the south end of the park, where the adult softball fields are currently located.

If the project is ultimately approved, it would require relocating the adult softball complex to another location in the city, potentially Francis Ryan Park. The Rinks Foundation would contribute $4 million toward relocating the softball facilities.

The council’s approval of the MOU does not guarantee the project will move forward.

While many community members spoke in favor of building the ice rink complex in Escondido at

the June 3 meeting, news of the proposal has since reached more corners of the city, sparking concerns from residents who are not necessarily opposed to an ice rink but do not want it at Kit Carson Park.

“I have a lot of neighbors who are all in favor of the Rinks’ proposal — it would bring in economic vitality to the city — but not at Kit Carson Park,” said Larry Thornburgh, who lives near the park.

Thornburgh suggested locating the rink on the mall property adjacent to Kit Carson Park to help revitalize business activity there.

Several speakers were adult softball players, including Matt Roberts, who urged the city to preserve the existing softball complex rather than replace it with an ice rink. Roberts noted that a ballfield once located where the current

Other residents, including Elias Velazquez, who is running for mayor this November and also uses the softball fields, said they support adding an ice rink but oppose the proposed location.

“As someone who uses this area, this corner of the park is not right,” he said.

Several people cited concerns about the loss of green space and the rink’s potential impact on the park’s environment.

tion.”

Other speakers raised concerns about the ice rink’s potential impact on the park’s trail network.

Resident Stephen Heilman was the only speaker at the June 24 meeting to voice support for the proposal at Kit Carson Park. He said that after researching the project over the past few weeks, he encountered a great deal of misinformation from community members opposed to it.

He said concerns about losing green space and access to hiking trails are unfounded.

“It’s hard to consider green space to be artificially landscaped, watered and fertilized,” he said, referring to the softball fields.

Heilman also noted that many local children interested in ice skating now have to travel hours because Escondido no longer has a rink after the Escondido Ice-Plex closed six years ago.

Several residents also cited potential traffic impacts along Bear Valley Parkway, where the park’s entrances are located.

acting on behalf of your constituents, then put it to a vote,” Grace said.

One man, visibly frustrated with the proposal, said the city had “kicked the sleeping giant.”

Abel Martinez suggested that The Rinks Foundation had taken advantage of the city through the MOU.

“This isn’t a deal, this is a one-sided gift to the rink’s favor,” Martinez said. “That’s how the Rinks organization has stayed billionaires — by entering into one-sided contracts with desperate parties.”

Under the MOU, the lease would run for 25 years following construction, with five four-year extension options, allowing for a potential total lease term of 45 years.

Ownership of the facility would revert to the city after the lease expires.

City Council chambers stand was relocated about 50 years ago to Kit Carson Park to make way for the new City Hall.

Now, he said, the city is looking to move the fields again.

“You’re literally standing on a field that has history to it — and now you’re asking it to move again for another sport that costs more for an entry fee,” Roberts said.

Ruth Weber pointed out that the park contains “fragile” streams, rivers and lake habitats that feed into the San Dieguito River watershed.

“It’s important that these natural resources and sensitive lands provide compatible recreational opportunities that do not damage sensitive lands,” she said. “We are counting on you to do the right thing and find a different loca-

Bear Valley Parkway is already frequently congested during peak travel times. The park is across the street from San Pasqual High School and adjacent to Bear Valley Middle School and L.R. Green Elementary School, which contribute to existing traffic congestion.

Many nearby residents said the proposed rink would worsen conditions along the corridor.

David Grace, another nearby resident, said opponents are considering circulating a petition that would place the proposal before voters.

“If you are confident that what you’re doing is

The proposed rink would be modeled after Great Park Ice, a $115 million, 280,000-squarefoot facility featuring four sheets of ice and a 2,500seat arena. The Irvine venue is the largest community ice rink in California, attracting more than 1 million participants and visitors annually. If constructed, the facility would serve as the official training center for the San Diego Gulls, the American Hockey League affiliate of the National Hockey League’s Anaheim Ducks.

The Rinks Foundation also owns Poway ICE.

The City Council generally cannot respond to off-agenda public comments, but is expected to consider a lease later this summer that would provide The Rinks Foundation with additional assurance as it continues pursuing the project.

Fallbrook father pleads guilty to dosing sons

Kids ages 9, 11 given psilocybin mushrooms

By Christopher Bacon

FALLBROOK — A Fallbrook man has pleaded guilty to multiple federal drug charges after admitting he gave hallucinogenic drugs to his two young sons and forced them to help cultivate and distribute psilocybin mushrooms, prosecutors said.

Randal Vance, 43, entered guilty pleas June 26 to multiple charges, including conspiracy to use a minor to produce and distribute a controlled substance, conspiracy to distribute a controlled substance, two counts of distributing a controlled substance to minors and conspiracy to obstruct justice.

According to court records, Vance admitted to dosing his sons, ages 9 and 11, with psilocybin and having them help cultivate and distribute the mushrooms

in the Fallbrook and Bonsall areas.

Authorities arrested Vance in October 2024 after executing search warrants at properties on Ash Street in Fallbrook and Lilac Road in Bonsall. Investigators recovered more than 250 pounds of illegal psychedelic substances, two rifles, four handguns and other controlled substances, including ecstasy and ketamine.

Prosecutors said Vance marketed the operation through the websites psillyrabbit.com and psillyrab-

bitmushrooms.com, as well as the Instagram account @ psillyrabbitca.

Court documents describe Vance as the leader of the operation. His co-defendants, his wife, Rebecca Vance, 42, and Keir Ceballos-Rivera, 34, have also pleaded guilty and are awaiting sentencing.

According to Vance's plea agreement, his sons began helping produce psilocybin mushrooms when they were 9 and 11 years old.

Vance admitted to selling the mushrooms in

freeze-dried form and in chocolate products containing psilocybin capsules. He also admitted directing his wife and one of his sons to distribute the products to customers.

Court records state Vance also administered psilocybin to his sons, eventually dosing them daily by 2024. Prosecutors have not publicly disclosed a motive.

Rebecca Vance is scheduled to be sentenced July 17, Ceballos-Rivera on Aug. 28 and Randal Vance on Sept. 18.

LCC softball standout dies in Utah rollover crash

By Christopher Bacon CARLSBAD —

The La Costa Canyon High School community is mourning the loss of recent graduate Gracie Camacho, whose family confirmed she died June 19 after an off-highway vehicle rollover in northern Utah during a senior trip with friends.

The Utah Department of Natural Resources Law Enforcement Division has not publicly identified the 17-year-old because she was a minor.

According to the agency, four California teenagers were riding in an off-highway vehicle in the parking lot of Heritage Park in Garden City around 4:15 p.m. on June 19 when they began performing “donuts.” The vehicle overturned, ejecting a 17-year-old girl, publicly identified by family as Camacho, who was riding in the back.

The victim was not wearing a seat belt or helmet, according to the agency. Emergency responders attempted lifesaving measures, but Camacho died from her injuries. The crash remains under investigation.

The Rich County Sheriff’s Office, Rich County EMS, Garden City Fire District and Intermountain Health Lifeflight responded to the incident.

“The Utah Department of Natural Resources Law Enforcement Division offers its sympathies and

condolences to family and friends during this difficult time,” the agency said in a statement.

Camacho had recently graduated from La Costa Canyon High School and planned to attend the University of Utah this fall, where she intended to study pre-nursing.

“Gracie had just been accepted to the University of Utah and was so excited to begin her nursing degree this fall — chasing

that dream of helping and caring for others, just like she always did,” Greg Gossard and Whitney Camacho wrote in an online message shared after her death.

A standout student-athlete, Camacho helped lead the Mavericks softball program during a four-year varsity career. This season, she was named Coastal North County league Player of the Year, earned All-CIF honors and was selected to play in the

Senior All-Star Game.

According to MaxPreps statistics, Camacho finished her prep career with a .264 batting average, 58 hits, 51 RBIs and nine home runs. As a pitcher, she compiled a 2.42 ERA with 170 strikeouts over 200 innings.

“Gracie captured the hearts of many throughout her time at LCC while in a Maverick uniform,” the La Costa Canyon athletics program wrote in a social media tribute. “Her time on the diamond created some of the most amazing memories in the history of our softball program. Her legacy will forever shine.”

Earlier this year, Camacho introduced herself to future classmates through a University of Utah student page, writing that she was “100% committed to the U” and excited to pursue a nursing degree while meeting new people.

Following news of Camacho’s death, tributes poured in from across San Diego County’s softball community.

“Your kindness, joy, and love for the game touched so many lives,” Granite Hills High School’s softball program wrote in a social media post.

In a statement on behalf of the family, Camacho’s father thanked the community for its support.

“Our hearts are still learning how to hold the loss of our daughter, Gra-

cie,” the family said. “In the midst of this devastation, we are overwhelmed by the generosity, support, grace, and the love shown to our family by our friends, family, neighbors, and community.”

The family thanked supporters for “every meal, every check-in, every prayer, every kind word, every act of care, and every quiet presence,” adding that the community’s compassion “is carrying us more than we can express.”

Three people burned roasting marshmallows

Two children and one adult were burned while roasting marshmallows in a backyard gathering in Oceanside this weekend.

Firefighters, lifeguards and police officers responded to the 500 block of The Strand North at about 6:30 p.m. Saturday, the Oceanside Fire Department reported.

“The (fire department) responded during the early evening of June 27, 2026, to a backyard gathering where an accident involving a small outdoor fire device used for roasting marshmallows resulted in severe burn injuries to two children and minor burn injuries to one adult,’’ the statement said.

“Several children were

gathered in an outdoor patio area with adults present while using a small tabletop fireplace that was being used to roast marshmallows. During use, the device suddenly flashed, sending flames toward the children and igniting their clothing.”

Parents and other adults immediately rushed to help, extinguishing the flames and pouring water on the injured children until emergency responders arrived, authorities said.

“Due to the severity of their injuries, two pediatric patients were airlifted to a regional burn center for specialized treatment,’’ the OFD said. “One of the children’s fathers, who sustained minor burn injuries, was transported by ground ambulance to the same burn center, where he was reunited with his family.’’

The department said preliminary information indicates the incident involved the use of rubbing alcohol as fuel.

“Incidents involving tabletop fire devices fueled with rubbing alcohol and other flammable liquids have been reported in other parts of the country, resulting in serious and life-altering burn injuries, particularly to children,’’ the OFD said.

Reporter Samantha Nelson and City News Service contributed to this report.

Marine declared dead after search

Staff and wire reports

SAN DIEGO — A Camp Pendleton Marine who disappeared during training off the Southern California coast has been declared dead following a multi-agency search spanning more than 2,400 square miles, military officials announced this week.

Lance Cpl. Armando Ortiz Canseco, 21, of Minnesota, went missing early on the morning of June 25 while serving aboard the San Diego-based amphibious transport dock ship USS Anchorage during integrated training between the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit and the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group.

LANCE CPL. Armando Ortiz Canseco, 21, was recently declared dead after going missing at sea. Courtesy photo

The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group launched a search-and-rescue operation at 1:21 a.m. Thursday, after Ortiz Canseco was reported missing.

The Navy transitioned to search-and-recovery operations at 9 p.m. Friday, indicating rescuers no longer believed he would be found alive.

The search involved personnel and assets from the U.S. Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard and Air Force. Crews searched approximately 2,400 square miles over 43 hours using three surface ships and 12 aircraft.

“On behalf of the Marines and sailors of the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, I extend our deepest condolences to the family and loved ones of Lance Cpl. Ortiz Canseco,” Col. Richard Alvarez, commanding officer of the 13th Marine

Expeditionary Unit, said in a statement. “He earned the title of United States Marine and served his country with honor and commitment.”

Ortiz Canseco enlisted in the Marine Corps on April 3, 2023.

He was initially assigned to 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment at Camp Pendleton before transferring to 2nd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment.

Military officials said the circumstances surrounding his death remain under investigation.

“Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and all who are affected during this difficult time,” the Navy said.

Honey Baked Ham not just at holidays

I’ll admit it — I was one of those people. For years, Honey Baked Ham occupied a very specific place in my culinary calendar. A holiday staple that I sometimes worked into my mix on Christmas and Easter. The rest of the year I barely gave it a thought.

That said, I caught the Honey Baked Ham store on Encinitas Boulevard out of the corner of my eye every time I made a trip to CVS or Smart & Final and noticed they were open year-round.

A reliable source said they had great sandwiches, sides and desserts, which sent me into the Honey Baked Ham store with fresh eyes, and what I discovered was a reminder that some businesses become so associated with one thing that we completely overlook everything else they have to offer. That’s certainly the case with Honey Baked Ham.

Sure, they still produce what many consider the gold standard of holiday hams. That sweet, crunchy glaze and perfectly spiral-sliced smoked ham have been showing up at dinner tables for generations for good reason. But they have

a lot more going on than ham.

The lunch menu includes classics built around the company’s signature ham and roasted turkey, the old school ham salad along with warm sandwiches, sliders, fresh salads and a handful of sides that make for an easy, satisfying meal.

I’m a sucker for a good ham sandwich, and Honey Baked Ham has had decades to perfect theirs. Thick slices of their signature ham layered with Swiss cheese, fresh lettuce, tomato, honey mustard and just enough mayo to tie it all together.

No gimmicks. No towering Instagram creation you need two hands and a strategy to eat. Just quality ingredients assembled by people who know their product. Sometimes that old school goodness is ex-

actly what you want. Then there are the lesser-known menu items. One of my favorites is buying ham by the pound. It’s one of those things that makes life easier during a busy week. Throw together a quick sandwich, make a chef’s salad, fold it into an omelet, build a charcuterie board, toss it into pasta or elevate a grilled cheese. Having premium sliced ham in the refrigerator is a good feeling.

The roasted and smoked turkey deserves equal billing. Moist, flavorful and anything but an afterthought, it’s available sliced by the pound as well and works beautifully for everything from weekday lunches to weekend entertaining. In the comfort food category, their pot pies are right up there with the best of them.

And then there are the glorious ham bones. If you grew up in a family where nothing good ever went to waste and a parent that knew how to make good use of a ham bone you already know what I’m talking about.

A Honey Baked ham bone is liquid gold for anyone making split pea soup, bean soup or a big pot of lentils. Those in the know are aware that some of the best meals start with a great ham bone, and judging by how quickly they disappear, I’m clearly not alone. They don’t get nearly enough attention, but they should.

Honey Baked Ham also stocks many of the sides people usually associate with holiday dinners. Creamy mashed potatoes, broccoli salads, potato salad, stuffing, beans and other prepared dishes make putting together dinner remarkably easy without sacrificing quality.

It’s the kind of place you can stop after work and have dinner solved in about 10 minutes.

And don’t overlook dessert. Whether it’s carrot cake, lemon cake, cheesecake or one of the seasonal offerings, they are all worthy of your consideration.

As I’ve said many times over the years, consistency is one of the hardest things to achieve in the restaurant and food business.

Anyone can have a great day.

Anyone can make one amazing sandwich.

Doing it day after day for decades is another story.

Honey Baked Ham has built its reputation on consistency. The recipes haven’t chased trends. They haven’t tried to reinvent themselves every six months. They simply continue doing what they’ve always done well while quietly expanding the menu beyond the holiday centerpiece most of us associate with the name.

If you’re planning a party, the catering options make entertaining almost effortless. Sandwich trays,

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boxed lunches, meat platters and complete meals can take the stress out of feeding a crowd, whether it’s an office gathering, graduation party, family reunion or neighborhood get-together.

Here’s my takeaway. Don’t wait until the next holiday to think about Honey Baked Ham. Check it out for lunch. Pick up a pound of ham or turkey for the week. Take home a ham bone for soup. Try their desserts. You’ll probably find yourself wondering the same thing I did.

“What took me so long?”

Sometimes the best local discoveries aren’t brand-new restaurants that are tough to get a table at. Often they’re businesses we’ve driven past a hundred times because we thought

we already knew what they offered. Honey Baked Ham in Encinitas reminded me that’s not always the case.

And it’s discoveries like this that provide the joy of writing Lick the Plate. Find them at 459 Encinitas Blvd., Encinitas or www.honeybaked.com

Health&Beauty

One doctor. One location. One-stop care.

Dr. Adam Isadore, MD, DABR

Board-certified

Vascular & Interventional Radiologist

Oceana Vein Specialists Oceanside, CA 760-231-1165

Why patients across North County are choosing a simpler approach to vein care.

Healthcare has become increasingly fragmented. Patients often find themselves shuffled between multiple providers, separate imaging centers, and different treatment facilities—sometimes receiving conflicting opinions along the way. At Oceana Vein Specialists in Oceanside, Dr. Adam Isadore has built a different model of care centered around one simple philosophy:

One doctor.

One location.

One-stop care.

Rather than navigating a complicated healthcare system, patients receive a complete evaluation and treatment plan under the direct care of a single physician from start to finish. Many people don’t realize that symptoms such as leg heaviness, aching, fatigue,

swelling, throbbing, nighttime cramping, itching, restlessness, and visible varicose veins may all be signs of underlying vein disease. These symptoms are often dismissed as a normal part of aging, standing for long periods, or simply having a busy lifestyle. But for many patients, these symptoms are treatable.

What makes Oceana Vein Specialists unique is that every step of the process is performed by Dr. Adam Isadore himself. Patients are not handed off to multiple providers or technicians. Isadore personally performs the ultrasound examination, reviews the results immediately, develops the treatment plan, and performs every procedure in the office. This streamlined approach allows patients to leave their initial appointment with answers instead of uncertainty.

“It is very common for patients to feel overwhelmed,” says Dr. Isadore. “My goal is to simplify the process. Patients deserve a

clear explanation of their symptoms and a straightforward plan.” Dr. Isadore is a board-certified Vascular and Interventional Radiologist with specialized expertise in minimally invasive vein treatments. His practice focuses exclusively on diagnosing and treating venous disease using modern, office-based procedures that require little downtime.

Treatment options may include Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA), Foam Sclerotherapy, Micro phlebectomy, and Spider Vein Sclerotherapy. Most procedures are performed comfortably in the office, allowing patients to return to normal activities quickly. Many medically necessary treatments are also covered by insurance plans, including Medicare, when specific criteria are

met. Patients throughout North County appreciate the personalized experience that comes from seeing the same physician at every visit. Instead of repeating their story to multiple people, they build a relationship with one doctor who understands their symptoms, reviews their imaging, and guides their care every step of the way.

The result is a healthcare experience that feels simpler, more personal, and more efficient. As healthcare continues to become increasingly complex, Oceana Vein Specialists is intention-

ally moving in the opposite direction. One doctor. One location. One clear plan. One-stop care. If you’ve been experiencing leg discomfort, swelling, varicose veins, spider veins, or simply wonder whether your symptoms may be vein-related, now may be the time to seek an evaluation.

ADHD on vacation: When rest does not look like stillness

By Ian Wahlert

By the time we arrive in McCall, Idaho, a small, quiet lake town that feels like the epitome of relaxation, which is exactly what we need, even if it is not what we naturally are, I know this vacation will not look like rest in the traditional sense. It will look like neurodivergent family life.

There are fourteen of us: my wife, our two children, my parents, my brothers, their wives, nieces and one nephew. Many of us live with ADHD, diagnosed or clearly recognizable. The patterns show up everywhere: fast thinking, emotional reactivity, difficulty following plans, and ideas that arrive faster than they can be completed.

As an ADHD coach, and as someone living with it, I have come to under-

stand that the real tension is not attention itself. It is switching between internal states. One is a state of activation. It is fast and loud. It tracks risks, urgency, pressure, expectations, unfinished tasks, and imagined consequences. The other is a state of presence. It lives in the immediate: sensory experience, connection, fun, warmth, now.

The challenge is not to silence activation or force presence. It is learning to notice the state you are in, make room for it, and shift when you can without judgment.

At the lake, this becomes visible.

We try kayaking. At first, it is simple: get in, paddle, enjoy the lake. Almost immediately, each of us is having a different experience. Someone wants to race. Someone wants to drift. Someone narrates the whole thing out loud. Someone else forgets the plan entirely and commits to a new one.

From the outside, it looks like a family activity.

From the inside, it is fourteen nervous systems trying to find the same rhythm on the same water.

One part of me is still in activation: what’s next, what’s overdue, what did I forget, what did I miss. But

another part has shifted into presence. It is in the splash, the noise, the fun, the cold lake water.

Both states are still running, but for a moment, presence is louder. I am here now.

Meals, conversations, and planning bring out the harder parts. It is not that we do not care about the plan. It is that the plan has to compete with every other input in the room: hunger, noise, timing, someone complaining about the texture of their towel, someone remembering the thing we were supposed to do.

A simple question like “What time are we leaving?” can turn into three people answering different versions of the question. One person is solving for logistics. One is reacting to the pressure underneath it. One is already explaining why the original plan may not work.

This is where ADHD can feel less funny and more exposed. The gap between what we meant, what we said, and what happened creates tension. A missed detail can feel like carelessness, even when it is overload, time-blindness, or a nervous system tracking too many inputs.

It became clear to me that expecting everything to go right was the wrong measure of success. The real work was learning to recognize which state was running the show. Was I in activation: urgency, pressure, defensiveness, imagined failure? Or could I shift,

even briefly, into presence, clarity, and connection?

That shift does not always happen quickly. But when it does, we can clarify, soften, and say what we need. We can come back without making the drift mean failure.

On the final night, we sit around a fire and try to be still. It lasts four minutes. McCall does not quiet the state of activation. But it offers opportunities to switch.

Not to shut anything down. Not to fix anything. But to shift, briefly, into presence.

Maybe this is what rest looks like for ADHD minds: not silence, but learning to shift states until presence becomes possible, even briefly.

Ian Wahlert is a certified ADHD coach with a decade of experience helping over 1,000 adults manage ADHD. He is a recognized speaker providing coaching both locally and worldwide. Email info@adhdcoaching.life to submit your questions and get answers in future columns. This content is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical or mental health advice.

Children’s gardens: Summer a perfect time to learn

Do your children love to play in your vegetable garden or visit a neighbor’s plot? If so, summertime gives us the perfect opportunity to turn your backyard into a school yard!

Free local kids’ gardening classes

In the month of July, Armstrong Garden Centers in North County is offering free, hands-on classes for children.

Susan Diviak, one of the horticulturists who taught the class last year, said: “Both classes enable children to learn about the life cycle of plants, and to really think about what plants need to grow. We will look at the plant’s roots, stems, flowers and vegetables.

“The kids always have lots of questions, and just love to dig in the dirt! When children learn how to plant seeds, they are on their way to becoming home gardeners. Our two kids classes are free with registration.”

• Seed starting and mini greenhouses —

Children will plant their own seeds and create a mini-greenhouse to take home. Explore the life cycles of plants and find out what seeds need to survive.

(Wednesday, July 8, 10-11 a.m.)

• Dig into gardening — Children will explore the fundamentals of soil, learn parts of the plant, and look at roots, stems, flowers and vegetables. Participants will also create their own garden stone to take home.

(Wednesday, July 15, 10-11 a.m.)

• Pre-registration is required for all classes.

For information, call Armstrong Garden Centers in Carlsbad at 760-8047330. Classes fill up quickly!

Activities for young gardeners

This activity is roughly taken from a curriculum I worked on as the director of the Cornell Cooperative Extension Master Gardener Program in Cooperstown, New York.

Working with 10 other extension agents, we created curriculum for 25 elementary schools in rural, suburban and city areas that is still available at www.cals.cornell.edu.

This website provides lesson plans suitable for families or educators and includes such activities as Seed to Salad, Project

S.O.W (Seeds of Wonder) and The Three Sisters Garden.

Although initially written for schools in New York state, the concepts and lesson plans translate perfectly to a family’s summer garden projects.

Plan ahead:

Spend time with your children developing their garden vocabulary. You can easily find definitions online to add to their horticultural knowledge.

The words you will explore include germination,

photosynthesis and cotyledon.

Germination and growth

Supplies:

• One package pole beans or snap peas — The lesson plan calls for any bean or pea of the climbing or trailing variety, not the “bush” type.

• Large plastic cups with lids (take-out coffee cups are perfect)

• Lightweight potting soil

• Two chopsticks

• Large ziplock freezer bags

• Index cards/Sharpie pen

• 12-inch ruler

Procedure:

1. Make a hole in the bottom of the cups, and fill the cups with soil. Place lids under cups.

2. Water thoroughly, making sure water passes through the cups

3. Place a chopstick in the middle of each cup.

4. Make a 1-inch hole for each bean, then place beans in the holes and cover.

5. Place cups into freezer bags, allowing chopsticks to poke through

6. Create a daily record with index cards and attach to each cup.

Placement:

Place one cup in a par-

tially sunny room, and the second in a dark cabinet or bookshelf. Be sure that the index card is attached to each cup.

Questions to ask:

• Which beans sprouted first?

• Was growth affected by light or darkness?

• Which bean won the contest of fastest growth and why?

• Check cups daily and record progress on index cards. Use ruler to measure the plants each day and record growth. Do not water until a sprout appears! Leave the plastic bag closed, opening each day to check progress. In two or three days a sprout will appear, at which time you can open bag, remove it and water the plant. Which beans sprouted first, those in the light or darkness?

care in North County San Diego With

• Allow the beans to grow vertically up the chopsticks until first leaves appear. Move both plants to a partially sunny outdoor location and continue to note progress on index cards.

• After two weeks you should begin to see a flower appear, and later a few beans.

• Discuss the success or failure of the project with your group.

Happy summer gardening! Send us your results at janosgarden@ gmail.com.

La Costa path gets greenlight

By Cameron Adams ENCINITAS

— After years of planning, neighborhood advocacy and funding challenges, the city of Encinitas is preparing to move forward with a long-awaited pedestrian path along La Costa Avenue.

The Encinitas City Council unanimously approved the project's final design and authorized staff to advertise for construction bids as part of the June 17 consent calendar. The council also increased the project budget using developer fees collected for the project.

The improvements will create a pedestrian path along the south side of La Costa Avenue between Interstate 5 and North Vulcan Avenue, a stretch that residents have long described as hazardous for people walking or biking to nearby neighborhoods and South Ponto Beach.

The project will include about a half-mile of 4-foot-wide decomposed granite pedestrian path, a buffered bicycle lane, 15 Americans with Disabilities Act-compliant curb ramps, seven reconstructed driveways, four upgraded street crossings and a new sidewalk connection along North Vulcan Avenue.

The council also appropriated $29,300 collected through the development of the Triton Encinitas Apartments. The amount includes an $18,050 fair-share deposit and an $11,250 fee-in-lieu payment that city documents say will help pay for improvements along the project's frontage.

Overall, the city now has nearly $1.3 million available for construction. About $1.2 million comes from a San Diego Association of Governments Smart Growth Incentive Program grant, with the city providing the required $100,000 local match.

The project has been years in the making.

The City Council first funded design work in June 2023 after residents repeatedly raised concerns about pedestrian safety along the busy corridor. Preliminary design reached 30% completion later that year, and city staff hosted a neighborhood meeting in February 2024, where about 25 residents reviewed the plans and provided feedback.

As previously reported by The Coast News, frustration with the project's pace boiled over in July 2024, when nearly a dozen residents spent several weekends clearing overgrown vegetation to create a makeshift dirt footpath along the roadway.

Longtime resident

AIRPORT

permit with the city before approving the lease.

The city of Carlsbad later joined that lawsuit after a Vista Superior Court judge ruled the city had a direct interest because the airport operates under a conditional use permit issued by Carlsbad. City officials have argued the county’s approval of expanded commercial service requires amendments to that permit, while the county and American Airlines contend existing approvals already allow the operations.

A hearing in that case is scheduled for August.

In January 2026, Citizens for a Friendly Airport filed a second CEQA-related lawsuit challenging the county’s approval of a ground lease with United Airlines for twice-daily service to Denver and San Francisco. That lawsuit similarly alleges the county failed to adequately evaluate the environmental impacts of additional commercial flights before approving the lease.

Before the vote, Carlsbad officials urged the county to delay action until the American Airlines case was resolved and again argued the county should first obtain an amendment to the airport’s conditional use permit.

Vickey Syage, a Carlsbad resident and member of Citizens for a Friendly Airport, urged the City Council at its June 23 meeting to continue supporting the group’s efforts.

“This is about who gets to make decisions,” Syage said. “We will be protecting local control of that airport for Carlsbad citizens.”

She was joined by other residents seeking greater transparency and more opportunities for the public to weigh in on impacts from the county-owned airport.

The Federal Aviation Administration held a webinar in January that residents described as “a self-serving PR piece rather than a true community forum.”

A primary point of criticism was the airport’s Voluntary Noise Abatement Program, or VNAP, and how residents said it shifted noise regulation from local control to the FAA.

During the January webinar, Victor Globa, an

assistant manager with the FAA’s Office of Airports, said no city has been able to impose restrictions related to airport noise or access.

Jason Haber, Carlsbad’s intergovernmental affairs director, told the council June 23 that the FAA has several “thresholds that are unlikely to be met” for implementing mandatory, rather than voluntary, noise-abatement measures.

“There has to be a finding that any restrictions placed on airport operations cannot impede interstate commerce in any way and also cannot in any way diminish or impede the national aviation system,” Haber said. “It appears that

We will be protecting local control of that airport for Carlsbad citizens.”

Vickey Syage Member, C4FA

those thresholds are insurmountable in terms of implementing mandatory restrictions.”

Haber said discussions with the FAA and county officials have required the city to tailor its advocacy around federal priorities.

“A lot of what we heard was that the FAA’s primary concerns are efficiency and safety of the airspace, and all other aspects ultimately are secondary to those,” Haber said. “So a lot of our advocacy relative to the specific flight paths and hours of operation were deferred to those priorities, I would say.”

Carlsbad’s two representatives on the county’s nine-member Palomar Airport Advisory Committee — Shirley Anderson and Gary Greening — also updated the council on the work of a VNAP subcommittee.

Greening said the subcommittee found that pilot education materials were outdated, that the airport’s noise complaint system lacked transparency, and that the FAA’s noise compatibility study no longer reflects current population levels or aircraft operations.

“It no longer really re-

City advances rail trail design

By Leo Place SOLANA BEACH —

flects the real world conditions that we have at our local airport,” he said.

Among its recommendations, the subcommittee asked the FAA to publish monthly single-noise-event level (SNEL) data along with noise contour maps to provide a clearer picture of how aircraft noise affects nearby neighborhoods.

Anderson said that although the county has both datasets, it relies on noise levels averaged over a 24hour period rather than the more detailed SNEL data, which tracks the impact of individual aircraft arrivals and departures.

She said that approach makes it more difficult to develop strategies to address airport impacts as Carlsbad plans for future housing and other community needs.

“The goal is to minimize the impact of airport noise in the surrounding communities,” Anderson said.

Mayor Keith Blackburn said he would send a letter to the county supporting the advisory committee’s recommendations.

“My goal is for the airport to just be a better neighbor,” Blackburn said. “We’re not going to get them closed; we just want them to be a better neighbor.”

Blackburn also raised concerns about the city’s responsibilities for responding to fires and other emergencies at the airport.

Fire Chief Mike Calderwood said the airport contracts with Pro-Tec to staff two firefighters and maintain specialized firefighting foam 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.”

Mayor Pro Tem Priya Bhat-Patel thanked Anderson, Greening and other residents for continuing to present data and advocate for solutions.

“I hope that will be at least one step in what you all have asked,” Bhat-Patel said of the letter.

Councilmember Teresa Acosta also expressed support for residents’ continued involvement.

“I hope that the community has seen that this council is listening,” Acosta said.

The city of Solana Beach is moving forward with proposed designs for the Coastal Rail Trail extension that would involve reducing the northbound Coast Highway 101 lanes within the city’s boundaries. The Coastal Rail Trail in Solana Beach is a multiuse path for pedestrians and cyclists along the east side of Highway 101. It currently runs from the city’s southern boundary at Via de la Valle until Ocean Street, where it stops just short of the northern boundary with Encinitas.

Solana Beach leaders have long been planning a $1 million project to complete the last stretch of the city's trail and received the final portion of the needed funding earlier this year.

The city had to bring its designs back to square one after plans for a pedestrian crossing project within Encinitas, which was supposed to connect to the trail, hit a roadblock.

Back in 2023, Solana Beach and Encinitas jointly developed plans for a crossing at Harbaugh with a pedestrian refuge island halfway across the 101, which would reduce the number of vehicle lanes. Last year, however, the Encinitas City Council said it was not in favor of lane reductions — also known as road diets — and expressed interest in moving the crossing farther north into the city.

Solana Beach City Manager Alyssa Muto said she is optimistic that Solana Beach can reach an agreement with Encinitas regarding the crossing, but in the meantime, the city is focused on completing the rail trail within its own boundaries.

“I want to emphasize that the work that the team is doing is to allow us to continue to move forward with our project, irrespective of what happens to the north,” Muto said. “There’s some clear design constraints with the right-ofway … that we have to design around.”

A proposed design shared with the council on June 24 shows the final portion of the Coastal Rail Trail extending west into the Highway 101 right-ofway to avoid a conservation easement that runs along Harbaugh Seaside Trails.

To accommodate the trail, the two northbound lanes along Highway 101 would narrow to one lane just north of Solana Vista Drive. The single lane and the rail trail extension would continue north to the end of the Solana Beach city boundary, just past Circle Drive.

At that point, pedestrians and cyclists can divert onto the Harbaugh trail system.

“The concept tonight shows the most feasible approach identified to date, while remaining within the

existing roadway limits of Highway 101,” said Solana Beach City Engineer Austin Frisby.

The city of Encinitas would decide how to continue the Coastal Rail Trail from its end at the Solana Beach boundary.

Mayor Lesa Heebner noted that if the trail is to continue north, it must partially cross Highway 101 to avoid sensitive environmental areas along Harbaugh Trails. That portion of the 101 right-of-way is already narrow to begin with.

“We don't have a choice,” Heebner said.

The existing crescent-shaped platform at the north end of the trail will also be replaced with vegetation. Further south at Solana Vista Drive, the city would also add a pedestrian push-button-activated system to the existing crossing.

The new rail trail segment will be consistent with the design of the existing trail, with plant landscaping and bollard lighting. Heebner said she would also like the city to maintain two historic beaches located at the current end of the Coastal Rail Trail.

Ross Duenas of the consulting firm Chen Ryan and Associates said the high number of lanes on Highway 101 along the San Elijo Lagoon, along with the lack of surrounding urban development, has created an environment where speeding is common.

He said traffic-calming measures, such as lane reductions or adding medians, can all help slow traffic.

“Our findings from there were that the fourlane corridor is excessive and allows for almost a free-flow condition, which is why we believe we’re seeing those high prevailing speeds,” Duenas said.

An updated traffic study will need to be completed to calculate the prevailing speed, and the merge taper for the lane reduction can then be designed. Past studies have found the prevailing speed in the area to be around 40-45 miles per hour.

To prevent unsafe crossings at Highway 101, council members also said it’s important to direct pedestrians to the existing crossing at Solana Vista Drive for coastal access, at least until a new crossing is established to the north.

Councilmember Dave Zito noted that most people ignore the existing signage at Harbaugh Trails that directs pedestrians to walk a quarter-mile south to Solana Vista to cross the 101.

“If we can catch them going northbound before they get that far, back at Solana Vista, I suppose that could help, but I also think not many people look at the signs unless they’re really big,” said Zito.

O’side voters to decide another half-cent sales tax

By Samantha Nelson OCEANSIDE

— The city is asking voters to approve an additional halfcent sales tax to help pay for several costly capital improvement projects, including a new police headquarters, a fire station and major shoreline restoration efforts.

The Oceanside City Council unanimously approved placing the measure on the ballot on June 24.

If approved, the tax would be added to Oceanside's existing half-cent sales tax, Measure X, which voters first approved in 2018 and renewed for another 10

years in 2024.

Over the past eight years, Measure X has funded road improvements, after-school and youth prevention programs, and homelessness initiatives.

While city officials say Measure X has been successful, they argue it and other revenue sources are insufficient to cover hundreds of millions of dollars in critical infrastructure needs.

Among the city's largest projects is a new police headquarters, estimated to cost about $100 million.

The Oceanside Police Department has operated

Council revisits e-bike regulations

By Samantha Nelson ESCONDIDO —

The City Council has directed staff to return to the drawing board on proposed code updates regulating e-bikes and other electric mobility devices after residents and local cycling organizations argued the rules were too restrictive.

On June 24, staff presented amendments to the city's regulations governing bicycles, nonmotorized vehicles and other mobility devices that would allow the city to regulate the use of electric bikes, scooters and boards, and enforce violations when necessary.

According to staff, the proposed changes are intended to create clear, enforceable rules that promote public safety, protect infrastructure, preserve recreational resources and provide guidance for responsible bicycle operation.

Under the proposal, violators would receive a $25 administrative citation, with fines increasing for repeat offenses. Citations could be issued by a peace officer or designated city employee. As an alternative to paying the fine, violators could complete a safety course.

Before bringing the proposal to the council, staff revised several provisions after meeting with local bicycle advocacy groups. The changes eliminated a proposed ban on wheelies and other tricks or stunts, removed a citywide 20 mph speed limit for all bicycles, and dropped a requirement for cyclists to dismount on city trails when approaching pedestrians.

Even with those re-

for the past 25 years out of a former grocery store, intended only as a temporary headquarters until a permanent facility could be built. Since then, the department has outgrown the space.

"The need is evident for anyone who's been in there," said Councilmember Jimmy Figueroa.

The city also needs an estimated $75 million to replace the pier bridge, the concrete structure connecting the Oceanside Pier to land. The bridge will turn 100 next year, reaching the end of its expected lifespan.

Another major expense is RE:BEACH, the city's

shoreline restoration pilot project aimed at addressing long-standing coastal erosion. The project would install two artificial headlands at Tyson and Wisconsin Street beaches, along with an offshore artificial reef designed to retain sand along the coastline. The estimated $60 million project remains unfunded.

The city also needs about $35 million to construct Fire Station 8, which has operated out of a leased commercial space for more than a decade.

In addition, Oceanside is responsible for at least 25% of the San Luis Rey

River Flood Control Project's cost, which is expected to exceed $200 million. While the city has set aside $30 million for its share, officials estimate it still needs at least another $20 million.

Expanding the city's roadway paving program would also cost an estimated $5 million to $8 million annually.

"The city doesn't have enough," City Engineer Brent Gossman said.

Gossman said the proposed sales tax would not be the sole funding source for those projects. The city already has funding allocated for some of them and plans

to continue pursuing state and federal grants. Like Measure X, the new tax would be overseen by an independent citizens' oversight committee. If approved, the measure would increase Oceanside's sales tax rate to 8.75%. Other North County cities with 1-cent local sales taxes include Escondido, San Marcos, Del Mar and Solana Beach.

Elsewhere in San Diego County, Imperial Beach, Lemon Grove, Chula Vista and National City have also approved 1-cent local sales

North City clears appeals hurdle

Council keeps 202-unit housing project on track

By Leo Place SAN MARCOS — A

tentative subdivision map for 202 new condominiums west of Twin Oaks Valley Road and a signage master plan for North City are both moving forward after the City Council rejected a resident’s appeals of two recent Planning Commission decisions.

visions, several residents urged the city to reconsider other proposed regulations, including a ban on children younger than 12 riding electric bicycles and a prohibition on electric mobility devices on unpaved city trails, including at Daley Ranch, a popular destination for mountain bikers, hikers and other outdoor enthusiasts.

Escondido resident Natalie Osborn said she chose to live in the city because of Daley Ranch, where she rides her Onewheel electric board. Since taking up the sport, she said, she has found camaraderie, love and happiness, but fears the proposed ordinance would take that away.

“A one-wheel is far less dangerous than a Class 1 e-bike,” she said. “This sport is a gift, so please don’t take that away from me.”

Several speakers also argued the proposed age restriction was arbitrary. Mayor Dane White asked staff to revisit the age limit, saying he would prefer a program that allows children to complete a safety class and earn a permit to ride e-bikes to school.

“I’d like to get away from banning it entirely,” he said.

White and other council members also suggested using the ordinance update to eliminate outdated bicycle regulations, including a rule requiring cyclists to park only at designated bike racks.

Councilmember Consuelo Martinez also asked staff to provide a comparison of e-bike regulations in other cities.

On May 18, the Planning Commission approved two items related to the North City area, which spans 195 acres, overlaps Twin Oaks Valley Road, and is bordered by state Route 78 and Barham Drive.

One of the Planning Commission approvals was for a master sign program to establish criteria and guidelines for wayfinding signage in the University District Specific Plan area, which covers North City.

The second approval was for a tentative subdivision map creating three new lots on a 19.38-acre site in the North City West area west of Twin Oaks Valley Road, to allow the eventual construction of 202 multi-family units. This item also included the approval of a summary vacation of public right-of-way for a road on the lots.

The 202 new homes, once approved, will be part of a larger development of 627 homes being built by Shea Homes and Lennar in the North City West area, known as the Hills District development. Another 425 multi-family homes are already being constructed.

Liz Santos, whose family owns two homes in the North City area along East Barham Drive just east of Twin Oaks Valley Road, filed appeals of the two Planning Commission decisions soon after the meeting.

Santos argued that because her family is currently involved in litigation with North City developer Urban Villages San Marcos over control of an easement running alongside their properties, the city should not grant them any additional entitlements or privileges

in the North City area until the litigation is resolved.

“The Appellant demands that the City Council grant a de novo hearing and stay all project entitlements, including the abandonment of public right-of-way, until the Superior Court has issued a final order,” Santos wrote in her appeal regarding the subdivision map.

City staff argued that there is no basis for either appeal. They stated that the lawsuit between the Santos family and Urban Villages is unrelated to the master sign program or the subdivision map, and that neither item impacts the Santos properties or the easement discussed in the lawsuit.

They also noted that the city is not a party in the lawsuit.

“No court has issued a stay, as far as I am aware, of any activity relating to the rest of the University District project. So, we don't think that there is any basis for the city to just say ‘no’ on any additional project entitlements, particularly since it doesn't affect that property in any way different than any of the other properties in the University District,” said City Attorney Helen Peak.

The City Council agreed and unanimously rejected both appeals.

Mayor Rebecca Jones recused herself from the vote on the tentative subdivision map appeal, stating she had a potential conflict of interest because she had

received a campaign donation from Shea Homes, which is part of a partnership developing homes in North City West.

The master sign program plans for the placement of signs to welcome visitors to North City, assist in wayfinding, and establish a local North City identity. This could include signs up to 20 feet tall at primary entry points to North City, vehicle and pedestrian wayfinding signs, column signs with directories and maps, street banners, and parking signs.

Regarding the sign program, Santos also argued that it unlawfully delegates authority to Urban Villages to develop in the public right-of-way without the consent of affected private property owners; that one of the proposed 20-foot signs would affect their property; and that it gives too much discretion to the Planning Division director.

Staff said no specific sign locations have been approved at this time, and the city must approve the building and sign permits before they can move forward. The city also noted that they don’t need permission from private property owners to approve activities in the public right-of-way.

In both appeals, Santos argued that Urban Villages has a documented history of safety violations and that the sign program and subdivision map are part of a larger, problematic project

in the North City area.

Council members said they could not grant the appeal, but hoped the Santos family and Urban Villages could reach an agreement.

“I hope that the litigation and the disagreement between the two private parties will come to an end sooner than later,” said Deputy Mayor Mike Sannella. The University District Specific Plan was adopted in 2009 and allows for the development of 3,400 residential units (including mixed-family, student housing and affordable housing), 250 hotel rooms, 920,000 square feet of office space, 345,000 square feet of retail and up to 31 acres of parks and urban open space. A site development plan for the 202 new homes will require approval from the city’s Planning Director.

“The proposed homes are currently under staff's review for approval, which will evaluate the architecture, the internal site layout, [and] compatibility with design elements of the existing and under-construction Hill District homes located to the west,” said Principal Planner Scott Nightingale.

In addition to the 627 homes, the North City West area will also feature a new park and a new $1.3 billion Scripps Health medical center. One lot has been sold to the San Marcos Unified School District for an unspecified future use.

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above is purported to be: 1570 CAMINO DEL MAR, DEL MAR, CA, 92014 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum due under said Notice of Delinquent Assessment, with interest thereon, as provided in said notice, advances, if any, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee. Estimated amount with accrued interest and additional advances, if any, is SHOWN ABOVE and may increase this gure prior to sale. The claimant under said Notice of Delinquent Assessment heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to sell, in accordance with the provision to the Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions.

The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell which recorded on SHOWN ABOVE as Book SHOWN ABOVE as Instrument No. SHOWN ABOVE in the county where the real property is located and more than three months have elapsed since such recordation. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned o may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying o all liens senior to the lien being auctioned o , before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s o ce or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice

of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, bene ciary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call the phone number shown below in bold, using the Reference number assigned to this case on SHOWN ABOVE. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be re ected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Notice, advances thereunder, with interest as provided therein, and the unpaid assessments secured by said Notice with interest thereon as provided in said Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions, fees, charges and expenses of the trustee and the trusts created by said Notice of Assessment and Claim of Lien. IN ORDER TO PAY YOUR ACCOUNT CURRENT, PLEASE CONTACT ADVANCED FINANCIAL COMPANY AT (800) 234-6222 EXT 189 Date: 6/22/2026 CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, As Trustee, 16835 W. BERNARDO DRIVE, SUITE 214, SAN DIEGO, CA 92127 Phone no. (858) 207-0646 By LORI R. FLEMINGS, as Authorized Signor. 06/26/2026, 07/03/2026, 07/10/2026 CN 32611

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE

T.S. No. 26-00450-VC-CA Title No. 260078565-CA-VOI A.P.N. 224-052-28-14 ATTENTION RECORDER: THE FOLLOWING REFERENCE TO AN ATTACHED SUMMARY IS APPLICABLE TO THE NOTICE PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR ONLY PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE 2923.3 NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 12/20/2024. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale

to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check(s) drawn on a state or national bank must be made payable to National Default Servicing Corporation, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank speci ed in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state; will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. The sale will be made in an “as is” condition, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Trustor: Michael Kenney, an unmarried man Duly Appointed Trustee: National Default Servicing Corporation Recorded 12/23/2024 as Instrument No. 2024-0353883 (or Book, Page) of the O cial Records of San Diego County, California. Date of Sale:: 08/26/2026 at 10:00 AM Place of Sale: At the entrance to the East County Regional Center by statue, 250 E. Main Street, El Cajon, CA 92020 Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $445,512.87 Street Address or other common designation of real property: 1401 El Norte Parkway Space 274, San Marcos, CA 92069 A.P.N.: 224-05228-14 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the bene ciary within 10 days of the date of rst publication of this Notice of Sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The requirements of California Civil Code Section 2923.5(b)/2923.55(c) were ful lled when the Notice of Default was recorded. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS:

If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding

at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned o may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying o all liens senior to the lien being auctioned o , before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s o ce or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, bene ciary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 866-539-4173 or visit this internet website www. ndscorp.com/sales, using the le number assigned to this case 26-00450-VC-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be re ected in the telephone information or on the internet website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. NOTICE TO TENANT*: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are a “representative of all eligible tenant buyers” you may be able to purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call 888-264-4010, or visit this internet website www. ndscorp.com, using the le number assigned to this case 26-00450-VC-CA to nd the date on which the trustee’s sale was held, the amount of the last and highest bid, and the address of the trustee. Second, you must send a written notice of intent to place a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 15 days after the trustee’s sale. Third, you must submit a bid so that the trustee receives it no more than 45 days after the trustee’s sale. If you think you may qualify as a “representative of all eligible tenant buyers” or “eligible bidder,” you should consider contacting an attorney or appropriate real estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase.

NOTICE: To the extent that the sale is subject to Financial Crimes Enforcement Network’s Residential Real Estate Reporting Rule (31 C.F.R. Part 1031), purchaser agrees to provide all required information and further agrees to reimburse trustee for any costs, expenses or fees incurred as a result of the collection of such information *Pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code, the potential rights described herein shall apply only to public auctions taking

place on or after January 1, 2021, through December 31, 2025, unless later extended. Date: 06/17/2026 National Default Servicing Corporation c/o Ti any and Bosco, P.A., its agent, 1455 Frazee Road, Suite 820 San Diego, CA 92108 Toll Free Phone: 888-264-4010 Sales Line 866-539-4173; Sales Website: www.ndscorp.com A-4878266 06/26/2026, 07/03/2026, 07/10/2026 CN 32602

T.S. No.: 26-19180 Loan No.: ******6372 APN: 144053-18-00 Order Number: 250197769-CA-VOI NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, ASSIGNMENT OF LEASES AND RENTS, FIXTURE FILING, AND SECURITY AGREEMENT DATED 3/11/2024. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 7/22/2026 at 10:00 AM, Prestige Default Services, LLC, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant that certain DEED OF TRUST, ASSIGNMENT OF LEASES AND RENTS, FIXTURE FILING, AND SECURITY AGREEMENT dated 3/11/2024 (“Deed of Trust”) recorded on 3/15/2024, as Instrument No. 20240065190, of O cial Records in the O ce of the Recorder of San Diego County, California, executed by OB DEV 1, LLC, A California Limited Liability Company (“Trustor”), as trustor, to secure obligations in favor of RFLF 4, LLC, A DELAWARE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, as bene ciary. WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States, by Cash, a Cashier’s check drawn by a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank speci ed in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state). Checks must be made payable to Prestige Default Services. At: At the entrance to the East County Regional Center by the Statue, 250 E. Main Street, El Cajon, 92020, all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under the DEED OF TRUST, ASSIGNMENT OF LEASES AND RENTS, FIXTURE FILING, AND SECURITY AGREEMENT in the property situated in said County, California, The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 1518-1520 San Jose Street, Oceanside, CA 92058 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warrant, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said DEED OF TRUST, ASSIGNMENT OF LEASES AND RENTS, FIXTURE FILING, AND SECURITY AGREEMENT , with interest (including, without limitation, default interest) and late charges thereon, the prepayment premium, legal fees and other costs, fees, expenses and charges, and advances, and interest thereon, and the fees, charges and expenses of the undersigned trustee (“Trustee”) as provided in the note, loan

agreement and other loan documents secured by the DEED OF TRUST, ASSIGNMENT OF LEASES AND RENTS, FIXTURE FILING, AND SECURITY AGREEMENT , at the time of the initial publication of this Notice of Trustee’s Sale reasonably (Estimated as of 6/30/2026) $1,877,227.57. The amount may be greater on the day of sale as accrued interest, costs and fees, and any additional advances, will increase the gure prior to sale. The current bene ciary under the DEED OF TRUST, ASSIGNMENT OF LEASES AND RENTS, FIXTURE FILING, AND SECURITY AGREEMENT (the “Bene ciary”) hereby elects to conduct a uni ed foreclosure sale pursuant to the provisions of California Commercial Code Section 9604(a)(1)(B) and to include in the non-judicial foreclosure of the estate described in this Notice of Uni ed Trustee’s Sale all of the personal property and xtures described in the DEED OF TRUST, ASSIGNMENT OF LEASES AND RENTS, FIXTURE FILING, AND SECURITY AGREEMENT . The Bene ciary reserves the right to revoke its election as to some or all of said personal property and/or xtures, or to add additional personal property and/or xtures to the election herein expressed, at the Bene ciary’s sole election, from time to time and at any time until the consummation of the trustee’s sale to be conducted pursuant to the DEED OF TRUST, ASSIGNMENT OF LEASES AND RENTS, FIXTURE FILING, AND SECURITY AGREEMENT and this Notice of Uni ed Trustee’s Sale. The personal property which was given as security for trustor’s obligation as described in the DEED OF TRUST, ASSIGNMENT OF LEASES AND RENTS, FIXTURE FILING, AND SECURITY AGREEMENT . No warranty is made that any or all of the personal property and/or xtures still exists or is available for the successful bidder and no warranty is made as to the condition of any of the personal property and/or xtures, which shall be sold “as is” “where is”. The Bene ciary heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned, a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a Written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the County where the real property is located, and more than three months have elapsed since such recordation.

NOTICE TO POTENTIAL

BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned o may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying o all liens senior to the lien being auctioned o , before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s o ce or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property.

NOTICE TO PROPERTY

OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be

postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, bene ciary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (949) 776-4697 or visit this internet website https:// prestigepostandpub.com, using the le number assigned to this case 26-19180. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be re ected in the telephone information or on the internet website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale.

Date: 6/12/2026

Prestige Default Services, LLC 1920 Old Tustin Ave. Santa Ana, California 92705 Questions: 949-427-2010 Sale Line: (949) 776-4697 Ileanna Petersen, Commercial Trustee Sale O cer PPP #26-003810 06/26/2026, 07/03/2026, 07/10/2026 CN 32589

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. : 00000010693620 Title Order No.: 260039047 FHA/VA/PMI No.: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 08/10/2019. 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. BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER AND WEISS, LLP, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 08/19/2019 as Instrument No. 2019-0349502 of o cial records in the o ce of the County Recorder of SAN DIEGO County, State of CALIFORNIA. EXECUTED BY: DAVID W. BENTLEY AND RUTH BENTLEY, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK/ CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by California Civil Code 2924h(b), (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States). DATE OF SALE: 07/22/2026 TIME OF SALE: 10:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE EAST COUNTY REGIONAL CENTER BY STATUE, 250 E. MAIN STREET, EL CAJON, CA 92020. STREET ADDRESS and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 1534 AVENIDA DE LOS LIRIOS, ENCINITAS, CALIFORNIA 92024 APN#: 259-420-40-00 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice

of Sale is $669,370.70. The bene ciary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located.

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 833-5610243 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site WWW. SALES.BDFGROUP.COM for information regarding the sale of this property, using the le number assigned to this case 00000010693620. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be re ected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. NOTICE TO

TENANT: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code. If you are an “eligible tenant buyer,” you can purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder”, you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call 833-561-0243, or visit this internet website WWW.SALES. BDFGROUP.COM using the le number assigned to this case 00000010693620 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

Notice is hereby given that

7/3/26 CNS-4055625#

estate professional immediately for advice regarding this potential right to purchase. FOR TRUSTEE SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: 833-561-0243 WWW. SALES.BDFGROUP.COM BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER AND WEISS, LLP IS ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER AND WEISS, LLP as Trustee 3990 E. Concours Street, Suite 350 Ontario, CA 91764 (866) 795-1852 CA Debt Collection License No. 11709-99 Dated: 06/10/2026 A-4877529 06/19/2026, 06/26/2026, 07/03/2026 CN 32573

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

(U.C.C. 6101 et seq. and B & P 24073 and 24074 et seq.) Escrow No. 70955-EK

Notice is hereby given that a bulk sale of assets and a transfer of alcoholic beverage license is about to be made. The name(s) and address of the Seller/ Licensee are: RED BARN MARKET, A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION, 1945 E EL NORTE PKWY, ESCONDIDO, CA 92027

The business is known as: RED BARN MARKET

The names, and addresses of the Buyer/Transferee are: JJJ ENTERPRISES CAMPO INC, A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION, 9766 CAMPO RD, SPRING VALLEY, CA 91977

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

The assets to be sold are described in general as: FURNITURE, FIXTURES, EQUIPMENT, TRADE NAME, GOODWILL, LEASE, LEASEHOLD IMPROVEMENTS AND COVENANT NOT TO COMPETE and are located at: 1945 E EL NORTE PKWY, ESCONDIDO, CA 92027

The kind of license to be transferred is: OFF-SALE GENERAL 21-643676, now issued for the premises located at: 1945 E EL NORTE PKWY, ESCONDIDO, CA 92027

The anticipated date of the sale/ transfer is JULY 29, 2026 at the o ce of: UNITED ESCROW CO., 3440 WILSHIRE BLVD #600, LOS ANGELES, CA 90010

The amount of the purchase price or consideration in connection with the transfer of the license and business, including the estimated inventory is the sum of $450,000.00, which consists of the following: DESCRIPTION, AMOUNT: CHECKS $450,000.00

It has been agreed between the Seller/Licensee and the intended Buyer/Transferee, as required by Sec. 24073 and 24074 of the Business and Professions Code, that the consideration for the transfer of the business and license is to be paid only after the transfer has been approved by the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control.

DATED: JUNE 22, 2026 RED BARN MARKET, A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION, Seller/ Licensee

JJJ ENTERPRISES CAMPO INC, A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION, Buyer/ Transferee ORD-5298366 THE COAST NEWS 7/3/26 CN 32653

NOTICE OF SALE PERSONAL PROPERTY

undersigned intends to sell the personal property described below to enforce a lien imposed on said property pursuant to sections 21700-21716 of the Business and Professions Code, Section 2328 of the Commercial Code, Section 535 of the Penal Code and provisions of the Civil Code.

The undersigned will sell said property by competitive bidding, on or after Tuesday, July 14th 2026 at 10:00 A.M. or later. Said property has been stored and is located at SuperStorage”, 148 Robelini Dr., Vista, CA 92083 Auction is to be held online at www. storagetreasures.com

Harry Plowden III (5X15)

Martha Lilia Hernandez

Lopez (10X10)

Haley Loving (10X10)

Mayumi Traylor (10X10)

Marcelina Montemayor (10X10)

Christine Winters (10X30)

Jesus Alejandro Garcia Lopez (5X5)

Hortencia Romero Chavez (10X10)

Andrea Escalante (10X20)

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

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

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

Dated this 29th day of June 2026

Auction by Storagetreasures. com: Phone (855)722-8853

SuperStorage 760-727-1070

07/03, 07/10/2026 CN 32650

NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF BULK SALE

(UCC Sec. 6101 et seq. and B&P 24074 et seq.)

Escrow No. 330-100267-CP

Exempt from fee under GC27388.1(a)(1); Not related to real property

(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: Brake Stop San Marcos Corporation, 207 Via Vera Cruz, San Marcos, CA 92078.

(3) The location in California of the chief executive o ce of the Seller is: same as above

(4) The names and business address of the Buyer(s) are: Family Tire Co., 2099 S State College Blvd., #102, Anaheim, CA 92806.

(5) The location and general description of the assets to be sold are the leasehold interest, leasehold improvements, goodwill, inventory of stock, covenant not to compete, and furniture, xtures and equipment of that certain business located at: 207 Via Vera Cruz, San Marcos, CA 92078.

(6) The business name used by the seller(s) at that location is:

Brake Stop & Auto Repair

(7) The anticipated date of the bulk sale is 07/21/26 at the o ce of Glen Oaks Escrow, 2550 Fifth Avenue, Suite 800, San Diego, CA 92103, Escrow No. 330-100267-CP, Escrow O cer: Christoper Portillo.

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

(9) The last date for ling claims is 07/20/26.

(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: NONE

BUYER(S): Family Tire Co. By: /s/ Sergeo Andonian, CEO/ CFO/Secretary

CN 32641

NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF BULK SALE

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

Escrow No. 003522-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: KH OCEAN GROUP, 10977 CAMINITO ARCADA SAN DIEGO CA 92131

(3) The location in California of the chief executive o ce of the Seller is: 10977 CAMINITO ARCADA SAN DIEGO CA 92131

(4) The names and business address of the Buyer(s) are: STATION SUSHI SOLANA BEACH LLC, 125 N. HIGHWAY 101, SOLANA BEACH, CA 92075

(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, ABC LICENSE #639306, 47-ON-SALE GENERAL EATING PLACE ABC TYPE AND GOODWILL of that certain business located at: 125 N. HIGHWAY 101, SOLANA BEACH, CA 92075

(6) The business name used by the seller(s) at said location is: STATION SUSHI

(7) The anticipated date of the bulk sale is AUGUST 3, 2026, at the o ce of PACIFIC HOMELAND ESCROW, INC, 8799 BALBOA AVE. SUITE 100 SAN DIEGO, CA 92123, Escrow No. 003522-CK, Escrow

O cer: CINDY KIM

(8) Claims may be led with Same as “7” above until the day before the Transfer of the ABC License referenced above.

(9) It has been agreed between the Seller/Licensee and the intended Buyer/Transferee, as required by Sec. 24073 of the Business and Professions Code, that the consideration for the transfer of the business and license is to be paid only after the transfer has been approved by the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control.

(10) 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:

NONE

DATED: MARCH 17, 2026

TRANSFEREES: STATION

SUSHI SOLANA BEACH LLC

ORD-5292789 THE COAST NEWS 7/3/26 CN 32640

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSECHANGE OF NAME CASE# 26CU034203N TO ALL INTERESTED

PERSONS:

Petitioner(s): Ryan Terrence Stockton led a petition with this court for a decree changing name as follows:

a. Present name: Ryan Terrence Stockton change to proposed name: Ryan Terrence Valeski THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this Court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for a change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes

described above must le a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely led, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING: On August 07, 2026 at 8:30 a.m., in Dept. N-25 of the Superior Court of California, 325 S Melrose Dr., Vista CA 92081, North County Division.

(To appear remotely, check in advance of the hearing for information about how to do so on the court’s website. To nd your court’s website, go to www. courts.ca.gov/find-my-court. htm.)

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

The court will review the documents led as of the date speci ed on the Order to Show Cause for Change of Name (JC Form #NC-120).

If all requirements for a name change have been met as of the date speci ed, and no timely written objection has been received (required at least two court days before the date speci ed), the Petition for Change of Name (JC Form #NC100) will be granted without a hearing. One copy of the Order Granting the Petition will be mailed to the petitioner. To change a name on a legal document, including a birth certi cate, social security card, driver license, passport, and other identi cation, a certi ed copy of Decree Changing Name (JC Form #NC-130) or Decree Changing Name and Order Recognizing Change of Gender and for Issuance of New Birth Certi cate (JC Form #NC230) may be required. Contact the agency(ies) who issues the legal document that needs to be changed, to determine if a certi ed copy is required.

A certi ed copy of Decree

Changing Name (JC Form #NC130) or Decree Changing Name and Order Recognizing Change of Gender and for Issuance of New Birth’ Certi cate (JC Form #NC-230) may be obtained from the Civil Business O ce for a fee. Petitioners who are seeking a change of name under the Safe at Home program may contact the assigned department for information on obtaining certi ed copies. If all the requirements have not been met as of the date speci ed, the court will mail the petitioner a written order with further directions. If a timely objection is led the court will set a hearing date and contact the parties by mail with further directions.

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

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

Filed Date: 06/24/2026 Brad A. Weinreb Judge of the Superior Court. 07/03, 07/10, 07/17, 07/24/2026 CN 32631

Notice of Self Storage Sale

unless otherwise stated.

B208 - Vernon Long 06/26, 07/03/2026 CN 32617

IN THE FAMILY COURT OF GREENBRIER COUNTY, WEST VIRGINIA CHANGE OF NAME FORM Julia Alieth McDade to Julia Aleith Wetzell Civil Action No. 26-D-98

Extra Space Storage, on behalf of itself or its a liates, Life Storage or Storage Express, will hold a public auction to sell personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at the location indicated: 372 W Aviation Rd Fallbrook Ca 92028

Auction Date: July 21, 2026, at 10:00am gary loyalty Je Davis gary loyalty

The auction will be listed and advertised on www. storagetreasures.com. Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the above referenced facility in order to complete the transaction. Extra Space Storage may refuse any bid and may rescind any purchase up until the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property. 7/3/26 CNS-4054846# CN 32626

Notice of Self Storage Sale

Please take notice SecureSpace Self Storage Vista located at 220 Hu St Vista CA 92083 intends to hold a public sale to the highest bidder of the property stored by the following tenants at the storage facility. The sale will occur as an online auction via www.storagetreasures.com on 7/22/2026 at 2:30 PM. Vasati Velasco; Marisa Elena Valadez; Andre Wilson. This sale may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Certain terms and conditions apply. 07/03, 07/10/2026 CN 32624

NOTICE OF PUBLIC LIEN SALE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the contents of the following storage units will be o ered for sale at public auction for enforcement of storage lien.

Storage address: 1566 E. Valley Parkway, Escondido, CA 92027. The Online Auction will be held on Friday – July 10, 2026 at 1:00 PM. Location of Online Auction: www.storagetreasures. com. Terms are CASH ONLY! Valley Rose Self Storage reserves the right to refuse any bid or cancel the auction. The following units may include, but not limited to electronic items, furniture, & household items,

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 7/21/2026 at 6:00PM. Krista Hayes; Cheng Y Yang; Angie Ruiz; Cassandra M Low. All property is being stored at the above self-storage facility. This sale may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Certain terms and conditions apply. See manager for details. 07/03/2026 CN 32628

LEGAL NOTICE OF PUBLICATION CHANGE OF NAME PROCEEDING FAMILY COURT OF GREENBRIER COUNTY, WEST VIRIGINA

Notice is hereby given that on the 21st day of July 2026 at 9:30 o’clock on said day, or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, Julia McDade, will apply by Petition to the Family Court of Greenbrier County, West Virginia, before the Honorable Judge R. G. Ford for the entry of an order by said court, changing the name of her from Julia Alieth McDade to Julia Aleith Wetzell. At which time and place may any interested party appear and be heard, if they so desire. You are hereby noti ed that this matter may be rescheduled without further notice of publication.

A copy of said Petition can be obtained from the undersigned Clerk’s o ce at: 912 Court St N, Lewisburg, West Virginia. Entered by the Clerk of said Court this 18th day of June 2026.

Jamie L Baker

Greenbrier County Circuit Clerk

By: s/s Donna Chesebro Deputy Circuit Clerk FILED | 06/18/2026 11:02 AM FC-13-2026-D-98

Greenbrier County Circuit Clerk Jamie Baker 06/26, 07/03/2026 CN 32598

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF MARY-ALYCE CELESTE ZEIGLER, aka MARY-ALYCE ZEIGLER Case# 25PE002764C To all heirs, bene ciaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of Mary-Alyce Celeste Zeigler, aka MaryAlyce Zeigler A Petition for Probate has been led by Jillian Joyce Guerrero in the Superior Court of California, County of San Diego. The Petition for Probate requests that Jillian Joyce Guerrero

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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, 2025; Time: 1:30 PM; in Dept.: 502. Court address: 1100 Union St., San Diego CA 92101, Central Courthouse. (https://www.sdcourt.ca.gov/ sdcourt/probate2/probatevh)

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

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

may be in person or by your attorney.

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

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

Attorney for Petitioner:

Evan C. Page, Esq. 27131 Calle Arroyo, Ste 1722 San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675

Telephone: 949.940.8550 06/26, 07/03, 07/10/2026 CN 32595

NOTICE OF SALE

Notice is hereby given pursuant to the Civil Code and the Uniform Commercial Code of the State of California, the undersigned will sell at 900 N Cleveland St #17, Oceanside, California, on July 17, 2026, at 9 a.m., the following described property and contents to wit: a 1973 HMTTE mobilehome, Decal Number ABI3803, Serial Number 0371S4687, registered owner Warren Keith Milledge, II, for the purpose of satisfying a warehousemen’s lien of the undersigned for past due rent and storage in the approximate amount of $6,923.16 as of June 1, 2026, plus additional storage and utility charges due at the time of sale, together with costs of advertising and expenses of

sale. Mobilehome to be removed from storage following sale.

JONATHAN T. TREVILLYAN, ESQ

Attorney for Mira Mar Mobile Community 6/26, 7/3/26 CNS-4053831# CN 32593

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF DAVID BURCHARD

SANDELANDS SR. aka DAVID BURCHARD SANDELANDS Case # 26PE001490C

To all heirs, bene ciaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of David Burchard Sandelands Sr., aka David Burchard Sandelands

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

The Petition for Probate requests that David B. Sandelands 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: July 14, 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.

Petitioner: David B. Sandelands

1912 Rockefeller Ln., Apt. 203 Redondo Beach, CA 90278

Telephone: 310.292.7129

06/19, 06/26, 07/03/2026 CN 32563

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSECHANGE OF NAME CASE# 26CU029972N TO ALL INTERESTED

PERSONS:

Petitioner(s): Cynthia Ellen Marion-Walker and Steven Edwin Marion-Walker led a petition with this court for a decree changing name as follows:

a. Present name: Cynthia Ellen Marion-Walker change to proposed name: Cynthia Ellen Marion

b. Present name: Steven Edwin Marion-Walker change to proposed name: Steven Edwin Walker

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 July 17, 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: 06/02/2026 Brad A. Weinreb Judge of the Superior Court. 06/12, 06/19, 06/26, 07/03/2026 CN 32552

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 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 San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. San Diego Parent Coordinator; B. SD Parent Coordinator. Located at: 2777 Je erson St. #200, Carlsbad CA 92008 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: PO Box 1701, Carlsbad CA 92018. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Kendall Wagener, PO Box 1701, Carlsbad CA 92018. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 06/22/2026 S/Kendall Wagner, 06/26, 07/03, 07/10, 07/17/2026 CN 32613

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2026-9012890 Filed: Jun 09, 2026 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Pinpoint Auto. Located at: 660 Crouch St., Oceanside CA 92054 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Christopher James New, 660 Crouch St., Oceanside CA 92054. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: Not Yet Started S/Christopher James New, 06/26, 07/03, 07/10, 07/17/2026 CN 32612

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2026-9012057 Filed: May 28, 2026 with County of San Diego Recorder/ County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Cali Rays Sourdough Deli. Located at: 1870 Rancho del Oro Rd. #190, Oceanside CA 92056 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. WCSO Inc., 1870 Rancho del Oro Rd. #190, Oceanside CA 92056. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 03/26/2026 S/Karndeep Uppal, 06/26, 07/03, 07/10, 07/17/2026 CN 32609

Statement of Abandonment of Use of Fictitious Business Name #2026-9012056 Filed: May 28, 2026 with San Diego County Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s) To Be Abandoned: A. West Coast Sourdough. Located at: 1870 Rancho del Oro Rd., Oceanside CA 92056 San Diego. Mailing Address: Same. The Fictitious Business Name Referred to Above was Filed in San Diego County on: 05/30/2024 and assigned File # 2024-9011480. Fictitious Business Name is being Abandoned By: 1. WCSO Inc., 1870 Rancho del Oro Rd., Oceanside CA 92056. The Business is Conducted by: A Corporation. S/Karndeep Uppal, 06/26, 07/03, 07/10, 07/17/2026 CN 32608

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2026-9013702 Filed: Jun 18, 2026 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Kurimu. Located at: 1649 Waterlily Way, San Marcos CA 92078 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Lanna Cookie LLC, 1649 Waterlily Way, San Marcos CA 92078. This business is conducted by: A Limited

Liability Company. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 10/06/2025 S/Lanna T. Ha, 06/26, 07/03, 07/10, 07/17/2026 CN 32607

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2026-9011690

Filed: May 22, 2026 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Olivenhain Wealth. Located at: 4405 Manchester Ave., Encinitas CA 92024 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing

Address: 1. Jesse Jay Papike, 4405 Manchester Ave. #106, Encinitas CA 92024. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: Not Yet Started S/Jesse Jay Papike, 06/26, 07/03, 07/10, 07/17/2026 CN 32601

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2026-9013648

Filed: Jun 18, 2026 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business

Name(s): A. Solace Cafe Co.. Located at: 7318 Woodshawn Dr., San Diego CA 92114 San Diego. Business Mailing

Address: Same. Registrant

Name and Business Mailing

Address: 1. Beatrice Dianne Go Bate, 7318 Woodshawn Dr., San Diego CA 92114. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: Not Yet Started S/Beatrice Dianne Go Bate, 06/26, 07/03, 07/10, 07/17/2026 CN 32600

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2026-9013671

Filed: Jun 18, 2026 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business

Name(s): A. The Hoppy Dice; B. Hoppy Dice. Located at: 2108 N St. #N, Sacramento CA 95816 Sacramento. Business Mailing

Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Flow Hospitality LLC, 2108 N St. #N, Sacramento CA 95816. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 06/18/2026 S/Skyler Szczepanski, 06/26, 07/03, 07/10, 07/17/2026 CN 32599

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2026-9013542

Filed: Jun 17, 2026 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Amber Flynn Consultations. Located at: 221 Witham Rd., Encinitas CA 92024 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Amber Flynn, 221 Witham Rd., Encinitas CA 92024. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 09/09/2005 S/Amber Flynn, 06/26, 07/03, 07/10, 07/17/2026 CN 32597

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2026-9013127

Filed: Jun 11, 2026 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Commercial Print Brokers. Located at: 914 Caminito Madrigal #C, Carlsbad CA 92011 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Oliver Peter Mikkelsen Hinds, 914 Caminito Madrigal #C, Carlsbad CA 92011. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: Not Yet Started S/Oliver

Peter Mikkelsen Hinds, 06/26, 07/03, 07/10, 07/17/2026 CN 32596

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2026-9012081 Filed: May 29, 2026 with County of San Diego Recorder/ County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Athletic Turf Solutions. Located at: 1784 Felicita Ln., Vista CA 92083 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. James D. Breeden, 1784 Felicita Ln., Vista CA 92083; 2. Tamara H. Breeden, 1784 Felicita Ln., Vista CA 92083. This business is conducted by: A General Partnership. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 01/01/2000 S/Tamara H. Breeden, 06/26, 07/03, 07/10, 07/17/2026 CN 32594

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2026-9013500 Filed: Jun 16, 2026 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Caliwood Co. Located at: 1080 Naomi Dr., Vista CA 92083 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Diana Granados, 1080 Naomi Dr., Vista CA 92083. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: Not Yet Started S/Diana Granados, 06/19, 06/26, 07/03, 07/10/2026 CN 32587

Fictitious Business Name

Statement #2026-9013412

Filed: Jun 16, 2026 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business

Name(s): A. TC By FC. Located at: 550 Los Arbolitos Blvd. #14, Oceanside CA 92058 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Felipe Cardenas, 550 Los Arbolitos Blvd. #14, Oceanside CA 92058. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 06/12/2026 S/Felipe Cardenas, 06/19, 06/26, 07/03, 07/10/2026 CN 32586

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2026-9013295 Filed: Jun 12, 2026 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Dancing Dog Events. Located at: 2061 Cottage Way, Vista CA 92081 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Susan Barbato Ms., 2061 Cottage Way, Vista CA 92081. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: Not Yet Started S/Susan Barbato Ms., 06/19, 06/26, 07/03, 07/10/2026 CN 32585

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2026-9011523 Filed: May 21, 2026 with County of San Diego Recorder/ County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Celtic Roots Acupuncture. Located at: 2307 Caringa Way #C, Carlsbad CA 92009 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Jacinta Fisher Wagoner, 2307 Caringa Way #C, Carlsbad CA 92009. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 04/20/2026 S/Jacinta Fisher Wagoner, 06/19, 06/26, 07/03, 07/10/2026 CN 32582

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2026-9012754 Filed: Jun 08, 2026 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. BuildCost.io; B. BuildCost. Located at: 3352 Driver Way, Oceanside CA 92056 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Grangewell Ventures LLC, 3352 Driver Way, Oceanside CA 92056. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 05/18/2026 S/Michael Criswell, 06/19, 06/26, 07/03, 07/10/2026 CN 32580

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2026-9013333 Filed: Jun 15, 2026 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. A. C. Earth Werks. Located at: 6733 Luciernaga Pl., Carlsbad CA 92008 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Jessie Christopher Orocio Aguayo, 6733 Luciernaga Pl., Carlsbad CA 92008. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 06/15/2026 S/ Jessie Christopher Orocio Aguayo, 06/19, 06/26, 07/03, 07/10/2026 CN 32579

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2026-9013240 Filed: Jun 12, 2026 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Twin Rise Haus. Located at: 466 W. Los Angeles Dr., Vista CA 92083 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Kristine Lianne Castro, 466 W. Los Angeles Dr., Vista CA 92083. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: Not Yet Started S/Kristine Lianne Castro, 06/19, 06/26, 07/03, 07/10/2026 CN 32578

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2026-9010706 Filed: May 13, 2026 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. LoadRight Services. Located at: 4035 Highland Ave. #7, San Diego CA 92105 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Jovany Hernandez, 4035 Highland Ave. #7, San Diego CA 92105. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 03/09/2026 S/Jovany Hernandez, 06/19, 06/26, 07/03, 07/10/2026 CN 32577

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2026-9012532

Filed: Jun 04, 2026 with County of San Diego Recorder/ County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Farkas Tax Advisors. Located at: 1947 Camino Vida Roble #104, Carlsbad CA 92008 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: 1801 E. Camelback Rd. #201, Phoenix AZ 85016. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Farkas OPCO LLC, 1801 E. Camelback Rd. #201, Phoenix AZ 85016. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 06/01/2025 S/Joseph Dixon, 06/19, 06/26, 07/03, 07/10/2026 CN 32576

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2026-9012815 Filed: Jun 08, 2026 with County of San Diego Recorder/ County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. NonConventionalKrafts (NCK). Located at: 2982 Ora Avo Terr., Vista CA 92084 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. On The Level General Contractors Inc., 2982 Ora Avo Terr., Vista CA 92084. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 01/02/2004 S/Janis L. Arendsen, 06/19, 06/26, 07/03, 07/10/2026 CN 32575

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2026-9013078

Filed: Jun 10, 2026 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Better Bones RX. Located at: 171 Saxony Rd., Encinitas CA 92024 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Wendy Green Physical Therapy PC, 7040 Avenida Encinas #104, Carlsbad CA 92011. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: Not Yet Started S/Wendy Zastoupil Green, 06/19, 06/26, 07/03, 07/10/2026 CN 32574

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2026-9011568 Filed: May 21, 2026 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Qi Acupuncture and Wellness. Located at: 215 Hwy 101 #109, Solana Beach CA 92075 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Lidia Domagalska, 215 Hwy 101 #109, Solana Beach CA 92075. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 04/24/2026 S/Lidia

Domagalska, 06/19, 06/26, 07/03, 07/10/2026 CN 32572

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2026-9011920 Filed: May 27, 2026 with County of San Diego Recorder/ County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Resilient Brain Health. Located at: 11622 El Camino Real #100, San Diego CA 92130 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: 4479 Heritage Glen Ln., San Diego CA 92130. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Mili Rajendra Parikh, 4479 Heritage Glen Ln., San Diego CA 92130. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 08/01/2025 S/Mili Rajendra Parikh, 06/19, 06/26, 07/03, 07/10/2026 CN 32571

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2026-9013102 Filed: Jun 10, 2026 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Ultimate Body Solutions; B. BodyByDrea. Located at: 3133 Tiger Run Ct. #108, Carlsbad CA 92010 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Andrea Nicole Tagalog, 3133 Tiger Run Ct. #108, Carlsbad CA 92010. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 04/01/2010 S/Andrea N. Tagalog, 06/19, 06/26, 07/03, 07/10/2026 CN 32568

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2026-9011065 Filed: May 15, 2026 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Coastal Pantry SD. Located at: 578 Echo Ln., San Marcos CA 92078 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Douglas Toshiaki Fujikawa, 578 Echo Ln., San Marcos CA 92078; 2. Wendy Ann Garn, 578 Echo Ln., San Marcos CA 92078. This business is conducted by: CoPartners. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: Not Yet Started S/Douglas Toshiaki Fujikawa, 06/19, 06/26, 07/03, 07/10/2026 CN 32567

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2026-9013004 Filed: Jun 09, 2026 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Solscribe Mobile Notary. Located at: 1637 E. Valley Pkwy #2015, Escondido CA 92027 San Diego. Business

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rebral blunt force injuries.”

According to attorneys Tim Scott and Mark Fleming, who represent Illian’s family and estate, it remains unclear why officers wanted to speak with Illian. The complaint alleges he had been “unlawfully targeted and harassed by Escondido police on multiple prior occasions.”

The complaint further claims Illian was unarmed, had not threatened officers and posed no significant risk to the public.

“He wasn’t a violent person, he didn’t present a risk to anyone – again, there is no clear understanding of why it happened,” Scott told The Coast News.

According to the complaint, Illian lived with partial paralysis on the left side of his body from a previous injury, a condition that was apparent to and known by Ingco when he initiated the pursuit.

The complaint alleges the Escondido Police Department lacks a written vehicle pursuit policy and has no policy governing pursuits involving people riding bicycles or e-bikes.

The lawsuit also argues that the city has no written policy addressing the use of patrol vehicles on bike or pedestrian paths that are otherwise closed to vehicles, despite recognizing that patrol cars can be used as “deadly weapons.”

Illian was not the first — or last — person killed during an Escondido police pursuit, the lawsuit states.

In 2017, an Escondido police officer attempted to stop a vehicle for a minor equipment violation. The driver fled, crashed and overturned on East Grand Avenue, killing two occupants and injuring two others.

In 2023, officers pursued suspected shoplifters onto Washington Avenue. The fleeing vehicle lost control and crashed, killing one person and injuring another.

“Each of those two Escondido pursuits was begun over a minor offense, and each ended in a death that the City’s Department Instructions did nothing to prevent,” the complaint states.

Eight days after Illian’s death, another Escondido police pursuit ended with the death of Maria Toedt, who was unarmed, during a chase on Interstate 15 on Aug. 29, 2025.

Scott and Fleming are San Diego-based civil rights and criminal defense attorneys best known for securing an $85 million wrongful death verdict against San Diego County for the family of Lucky Phounsy, a 32-year-old Santee man who died after being Tased, beaten and hogtied during a 2015 encounter with county sheriff’s deputies.

For now, Illian’s family is still trying to cope with his death, attorneys said.

“They’re devastated,” Scott said. “There’s a Jacob-sized hole in their life now, and they’re really struggling.”

Homeless update shows mixed trends

Unsheltered numbers rise as service calls fall

By Summer Hu CARLSBAD

— The Carlsbad City Council received a semiannual update Tuesday on the city’s five-year Homelessness Action Plan, with the report showing a slight increase in the city’s homeless population while highlighting continued progress in outreach, housing and prevention efforts.

The report, incorporating data collected from July through December 2025 along with 2026 Point-inTime Count figures, found that the number of people experiencing homelessness in Carlsbad increased during the reporting period.

From July through December, city-sponsored and administered programs served 505 people, while all homeless service programs operating in Carlsbad served 521 people, according to the report’s by-name list, a database of individuals enrolled in homeless service programs in the city. During the same period in fiscal year 2024-25, all programs served 466 people.

Of the 521 individuals served, 39%, or 238 people, were considered chronically homeless, meaning they had experienced homelessness for at least a year and had a qualifying disability.

Point-in-Time Count data, collected during a four-hour period in January, showed an 8.9% increase, or nine individuals, in Carlsbad’s unsheltered population compared with 2025. The uptick contrasted with an 11% decline in San Diego County’s unsheltered population, according to the WeAllCount Annual Homeless Census, which also uses Point-inTime Count data.

First responder calls related to homelessness declined compared with the previous fiscal year. Calls for service related to homelessness decreased 31% for the Carlsbad Fire Department and 49% for the Carlsbad Police Department.

The report also noted a 41% decrease in the number of people living in vehicles. A total of 36 people were counted living in vehicles in Carlsbad in 2026, down from 61 the previous year.

The city spent

permanent housing.

Challenges

The report identified several ongoing challenges, including limited shelter and housing resources, a lack of housing and shelter options for women and seniors, and an increase in the number of people who have never used the Homeless Management Information System or enrolled in a homeless services program.

City staff plans to address that challenge through a new Prevention and Diversion Program scheduled to begin July 1.

“This will be a centralized location for people to access support to retain their housing or quickly divert from homelessness,” according to the report.

The report also cited funding reductions, potential government shutdowns and changes to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Continuum of Care program as factors creating uncertainty for the future of homeless services and related initiatives.

Carlsbad resident Teri Jacobs wrote in an email to the city clerk that she hopes the City Council will use its platform and legislative authority, including “compassionate nudging,” ordinances and the Community Assistance, Recovery and Empowerment Act Court, to encourage people experiencing homelessness to take advantage of available resources.

“How can we as a society allow individuals to exist sleeping on our streets,” Jacobs wrote. “We are better than this.”

Steve Norton, who had advocated for a sidewalk for more than a decade, said residents felt they could no longer wait for the city to act. Norton also told The Coast News that his wife had been struck by a vehicle while using the crosswalk at La Costa Avenue and North Vulcan Avenue, un-

$4,290,263 on homelessness initiatives during the first half of fiscal year 2025-26, according to the report. Housing assistance, police homeless outreach teams, and outreach and case management accounted for the largest share of expenditures.

City-funded programs also recorded a 23% increase in the number of people receiving homelessness prevention assistance. During the reporting period, programs provided rental assistance and housing stability services to 47 people, transitioned 195 people into temporary housing, and helped 89 people enter detoxification and substance use treatment programs.

The city transitioned 74 people into permanent housing, down from 87 people during the previous

derscoring what neighbors described as dangerous conditions.

Residents said the temporary path gave pedestrians additional room to avoid passing vehicles while walking between nearby neighborhoods and the beach.

The project later underwent several design revisions while the city pursued grant funding and completed environmental

semiannual reporting period.

Adopted in February 2023, the city’s five-year Homelessness Action Plan aims to reduce homelessness through initiatives focused on shelter and housing, outreach and accessibility, and public safety.

Grant progress

Council members also received updates on three encampment resolution initiatives funded through state grants.

The Carlsbad Village area grant, which began in January 2024 and runs through June 2027, focuses on reducing homelessness around City Hall, Pine Park and Holiday Park. To date, the grant has served 465 people, helped 135 people enter temporary shelter and transitioned 77 people

review and permitting. Final design was completed in March, and the city received a Coastal Development Permit in April before entering into a funding agreement with SANDAG for the grant.

Mayor Bruce Ehlers highlighted the project during his State of the City address in April, sharing a photo he took while walking the corridor with former

into permanent housing.

The city also updated the council on the state Route 78 joint program with Oceanside, which addresses homeless encampments along the state highway and Buena Vista Creek, and the Vehicle Homeless Outreach Program grant, which aims to reduce the number of people living in cars and RVs.

Since launching in April 2025, the SR-78 partnership has served 126 people and helped 75 people move into permanent housing. The program aims to serve 200 people and expires in June 2027.

The Vehicle Homeless Outreach Program grant, which began in June 2025 and runs through Oct. 4, 2028, has served 49 people, helped six people access temporary housing and transitioned 14 people into

Mayor Tony Kranz.

“I got this picture — the people posed for me perfectly right out in the middle of the street,” Ehlers said.

“This is not safe.”

Ehlers said the project represents an investment in safety for all users of the corridor.

“We now have money to construct and put a real path — walking path raised off the pavement — here,”

Looking ahead, the city plans to pursue additional grant funding and implement an updated Substance Use Outreach and Education contract with Interfaith Community Services. The program will support students and families in partnership with the Carlsbad Police Department’s Greater Understanding through Intervention, Diversion, and Education (GUIDE) program. GUIDE is a counseling initiative between the Carlsbad Police Department and the Carlsbad Unified School District for elementary and middle school students. The program will be paid for with opioid settlement funds.

The city also plans to establish a communication system connecting the Fire Department, street medicine team and substance use outreach counselor.

Ehlers said. “By focusing on behavior and design, we’re creating a safer Encinitas. This is for everyone, whether they’re pedestrians, whether they’re cyclists or whether they’re drivers.” According to city staff, the project is expected to be advertised for construction this summer, with a contract award anticipated in August. Construction is scheduled to begin this fall.

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Mailing Address: Same.

Registrant Name and Business

Mailing Address: 1. Rene C Gomez, Trustee of GOAT Trust, 1637 E. Valley Pkwy #2015, Escondido CA 92027.

This business is conducted by: A Trust. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as

of: Not Yet Started S/Rene C. Gomez, 06/19, 06/26, 07/03, 07/10/2026 CN 32566

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2026-9013003

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

Name(s): A. Regina Heels Publishing. Located at: 1637 E. Valley Pkwy #2015, Escondido CA 92027 San Diego. Business

Mailing Address: Same.

Registrant Name and Business

Mailing Address: 1. Rene C Gomez, Trustee of GOAT Trust, 1637 E. Valley Pkwy #2015, Escondido CA 92027. This business is conducted by: A Trust. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: Not Yet Started S/Rene C. Gomez, 06/19, 06/26, 07/03, 07/10/2026 CN 32565

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2026-9013002

Filed: Jun 09, 2026 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Regina Heels Records. Located at: 1637 E. Valley Pkwy #2015, Escondido CA 92027 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Rene C Gomez, Trustee of GOAT Trust, 1637 E. Valley Pkwy #2015, Escondido CA 92027. This business is conducted by: A Trust. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: Not Yet Started S/Rene C. Gomez, 06/19, 06/26, 07/03, 07/10/2026 CN 32564

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2026-9012906

Filed: Jun 09, 2026 with County of San Diego Recorder/ County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. North County Athletic Complex. Located at: 399 Compass Rd., Oceanside CA 92054 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. A&C Legacy LLC, 399 Compass Rd., Oceanside CA 92054. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: Not Yet Started S/Ermalinda Cote, 06/12, 06/19, 06/26, 07/03/2026 CN 32561

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2026-9012243

Filed: Jun 01, 2026 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Bespoke Digital Marketing. Located at: 3608 Kingston St., Carlsbad CA 92010 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Delon Grayot, 3608 Kingston St., 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/Delon Grayot, 06/12, 06/19, 06/26, 07/03/2026 CN 32559

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2026-9012413

Filed: Jun 03, 2026 with County of San Diego Recorder/ County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. ICD SITRA. Located at: 600 W. Broadway #700, San Diego CA 92101 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Trafalgar Construction LLC, 5900 Balcones Dr. #100, Austin TX 78731. 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/Jose Santiago Almeida Falomir, 06/12, 06/19, 06/26, 07/03/2026 CN 32554

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2026-9011910

Filed: May 27, 2026 with

County of San Diego Recorder/ County Clerk. Fictitious

Business Name(s): A. Grounded in Growth. Located at: 1450 Market St. #229, San Diego CA 92101 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Dr Dani Schaer Psychologist PC, 1450 Market St. #229, San Diego CA 92101. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: Not Yet Started S/Danielle Schaer, 06/12, 06/19, 06/26, 07/03/2026 CN 32551

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2026-9012164

Filed: May 29, 2026 with County of San Diego Recorder/ County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. SoCal Screens. 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. Travis Allen Knapp, 466 N. Twin Oaks Valley Rd. #G, San Marcos CA 92069. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: Not Yet Started S/Travis A. Knapp, 06/12, 06/19, 06/26, 07/03/2026 CN 32547

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2026-9012459

Filed: Jun 03, 2026 with County of San Diego Recorder/County

Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Lean Volunteer Publishing. Located at: 765 Dorothea Ave., San Marcos CA 92069 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business

Mailing Address: 1. David Karl Meader, 765 Dorothea Ave., San Marcos CA 92069. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 06/03/2026 S/David Karl Meader, 06/12, 06/19, 06/26, 07/03/2026 CN 32546

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2026-9012176

Filed: Jun 01, 2026 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. TriCity Built. Located at: 841 Hampton Ct., Vista CA 92081 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: PO Box 2232, Vista CA 92085. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Brittan Garret Anderson, PO Box 2232, Vista CA 92085. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: Not Yet Started S/Brittan Garret Anderson, 06/12, 06/19, 06/26, 07/03/2026 CN 32545

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2026-9012172

Filed: May 29, 2026 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. VetroPro Window Cleaning; B. Vetro Pro Window Cleaning. Located at: 1613 Anza Ave., Vista CA 92084 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Jesse Omar Hernandez, 1613 Anza Ave., Vista CA 92084. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 07/30/2024 S/Jesse Omar Hernandez, 06/12, 06/19, 06/26, 07/03/2026 CN 32542

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2026-9012002

Filed: May 28, 2026 with County of San Diego Recorder/ County Clerk. Fictitious

Business Name(s): A. Small Wonders. Located at: 1495 Clearview Way, San Marcos CA 92078 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: Same. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Lori Joyce, 1495 Clearview Way, San Marcos CA 92078. This business is conducted by: An Individual. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 05/18/2026 S/Lori Joyce, 06/12, 06/19, 06/26, 07/03/2026 CN 32540

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2026-9012383

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JULY 3

SAN DIEGO COUNTY FAIR

The 2026 San Diego County Fair returns with its “Once Upon A Fair” theme, celebrating reading and storytelling through exhibits, live entertainment, carnival rides, food vendors, livestock shows and cultural festivals. Highlights include a Dr. Seuss-themed exhibit, the Toyota Summer Concert Series, daily entertainment and dozens of midway attractions. Concerts this week include Jefferson Starship and Warren Zeiders on July 3, and Brownies & Lemonade plus a performance by Marine Band San Diego before the America 250 Fireworks Spectacular on July 4. $17$25, through July 5 at the Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd, Del Mar.

O’SIDE ART WALK

Oceanside’s First Friday Art Walk features more than 60 local artists and makers, live music, free admission to the Oceanside Museum of Art and family-friendly activities throughout the Cultural Arts District. Free, 5 p.m. July 3 at Artist Alley, Civic Center Library Plaza and Oceanside Museum of Art, 330 N. Coast Highway, Oceanside.

LEGOLAND WORLD CUP

Legoland California Resort’s limited-time FIFA World Cup 2026 Experience features interactive soccer challenges, Lego building activities, photo opportuni-

ties 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.

‘THE MOST HAPPY FELLA’

North Coast Repertory Theatre presents Frank Loesser’s romantic musical “The Most Happy Fella,” a sweeping love story set in California’s Napa Valley featuring a lush Broadway score and an intimate new staging. $68.50-$90.50, recently extended through July 5 at North Coast Repertory Theatre, 987 Lomas Santa Fe Drive, Suite D, Solana Beach.

INDEPENDENCE CARNIVAL

Lakehouse Resort celebrates Independence Day weekend with a lakeside carnival featuring games, a mechanical shark, barbecue favorites, shaved ice and family-friendly competitions including watermelon-eating contests and musical chairs. Free-$5, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 3 at Lakehouse Resort, 1105 La Bonita Drive, San Marcos.

4TH OF JULY BBQ WEEK

Rustic Root celebrates Independence Day with a weeklong backyard barbecue featuring BBQ specials, summer cocktails, live country music, family-style platters, giveaways and free ice cream for kids. Free, 4 p.m. July 3 at Rustic Root, 343 S. Highway 101, Suite

acoustic renditions of classic songs during free, all-ages concert overlooking the ocean. Free, 5:30 p.m. July 6 at The Camp Store, 7201 Carlsbad Blvd, Carlsbad.

ART FOR ALL

Celebrate creativity and community during Oceanside Museum of Art’s Free First Sundays with a dropin, Pride-themed art workshop featuring flag, bracelet and T-shirt making for all ages. Free, noon July 5 at Oceanside Museum of Art, 704 Pier View Way, Oceanside.

nities and classic movie snacks. The community will help pick the film through a social media poll, so be sure to keep an eye on Frontwave channels for your chance to vote. Free, 8 p.m. July 7 at Frontwave Arena, 3475 Hero Drive, Oceanside.

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MEMPHIS SOUL REVUE

The Memphis Soul Revue of San Diego brings classic soul hits to the dance floor during an evening of live music at the Encinitas Elks Lodge. $12, 7 p.m. July 3 at Encinitas Elks Lodge No. 2243, 1393 Windsor Road, Encinitas.

‘HAIRSPRAY’

Set in 1962 Baltimore, this Tony Award-winning musical follows Tracy Turnblad, a spirited teen who dreams of dancing on “The Corny Collins Show.” After becoming an overnight sensation, Tracy uses her newfound fame to challenge segregation and promote inclusion, all set to beloved songs including “Good Morning Baltimore” and “You Can’t Stop the Beat.” $35-$80, through July 19 at New Village Arts, 2787 State Street, Carlsbad.

ZOLTAN KASZAS

Award-winning standup comedian Zoltan Kaszas brings his sharp observational humor to the Grand Comedy Club, performing the relatable storytelling and viral material that have earned him millions of online views and national recognition. $40, 6:30 p.m. July 3 at Grand Comedy Club, 340 E. Grand Ave, Escondido

TEMPLE OPEN HOUSE

The San Diego California Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints welcomes visitors for a limited-time public open house featuring tours of the temple and grounds before the building is rededicated. Free, 9 a.m., through July 11 (except Sundays) at the San Diego California Temple of the Church of Latter-day Saints, 7474 Charmant Drive, San Diego.

JULY 4

FOURTH OF JULY FLYOVER

Celebrate Independence Day with rooftop views of the annual San Diego Salute Formation Flyover featuring vintage military aircraft, along with a Presentation of the Colors, live DJs and festive holiday atmosphere. Free, 4 p.m. July 4 at The Rooftop Bar, 201 N. Myers Street, Oceanside.

ROOFTOP FIREWORKS

Watch Escondido’s Independence Day fireworks display from the rooftop of the Grand Ritz Theater, offering elevated views of the city’s celebration. $10, 8:30 p.m. July 4 at The Grand Ritz Theater, 301 E. Grand Ave, Escondido.

ROCK TRIBUTE WEEKEND

The Grand Ritz Theater celebrates Independence Day weekend with two nights of classic rock tributes, featuring Radio JRNY performing the music of Journey on July 3 and Anthem Radio performing hits by Bon Jovi, Def Leppard and Queen on July 4. $30$40, 7 p.m. July 3-4 at The Grand Ritz Theater, 301 E. Grand Ave, Escondido.

CASSIE B

Singer Cassie B performs a high-energy mix of Top 40 and country-pop hits as part of Vista’s annual Independence Day celebration, followed by a fireworks show at Moonlight Amphitheatre. $5, 7:30 p.m. July 4 at Moonlight Amphitheatre, 1200 Vale Terrace Drive, Vista.

THE ULTIMATE DOORS

The Ultimate Doors pays tribute to the legendary rock band with a performance recreating the music and psychedelic sound of The Doors. $22-$39, 8 p.m. July 4 at Belly Up, 143 S. Cedros Ave, Solana Beach.

JULY 4TH FIREWORKS

Celebrate Independence Day with two fireworks displays lighting up the skies above Poway High School Stadium and the Poway Sportsplex. Free, 6 p.m. July 4 at 15500 Espola Road, Poway, with fireworks beginning at 9 p.m.

JULY 5

THE HIGHWAYMAN SHOW

The Highwayman Show pays tribute to country music supergroup The Highwaymen with performances celebrating the songs of Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings and Kris Kristofferson. $22-$39, 7:30 p.m. July 5 at Belly Up, 143 S. Cedros Ave, Solana Beach.

RYAN GRAY

Singer-songwriter Ryan Gray performs soulful

JULY 6

SHARP MINDS

Scientists from UC San Diego discuss the latest research and discoveries during the monthly Sharp Minds lecture series. The July program features Dr. Andrew Bartko speaking on the intersection of microbes, the environment and human health. $24.95$29.95, 10:30 a.m. July 6 at the Fleet Science Center, Balboa Park, San Diego.

STRIKE FORCE

The San Diego Strike Force looks to keep its winning streak alive against the Arizona Rattlers in an Indoor Football League matchup at Frontwave Arena. $29-$75, 6 p.m. July 6 at Frontwave Arena, 3475 Hero Drive, Oceanside.

JULY 7

DESIGN & TECH CAMP

Young theater enthusiasts can learn lighting, sound, stagecraft and theatrical design during Oceanside Theatre Company’s Design & Tech Camp, which includes hands-on experience supporting performances of “The SpongeBob Musical Youth Edition.”

$75-$325, 9 a.m. through July 10 at Brooks Theatre, 217 N. Coast Highway, Oceanside.

JUSTIN FROESE

Award-winning singer-songwriter Justin Froese brings his groove-driven blend of alt-pop and heartfelt songwriting to the Lawrence Welk Resorts Theatre. Free, 6 p.m. July 7 at Lawrence Welk Resorts Theatre, 8860 Lawrence Welk Drive, Escondido.

DRAG TAKEOVER

Drag performers Mariam T, Kickxy Vixen, Winter Sinclair, Paris Sukomi Max, Naomi Daniels and Chad Michaels headline a Disney-themed fundraiser benefiting Pride by the Beach.

$25-$44, 8 p.m. July 7 at Belly Up, 143 S. Cedros Ave, Solana Beach.

SUMMER MOVIE NIGHT

Frontwave Arena’s Summer Series continues with a free outdoor movie night featuring a giant inflatable screen, pre-show activities, photo opportu-

Wylde Horses Therapeutic Riding Facility hosts volunteer training for those interested in assisting with therapeutic horseback riding programs for children and adults with disabilities. No horse experience is required. Volunteers must be at least 18 years old (16 with horse experience) and complete a required registration form before attending. To sign up, email bailey@wyldehorses.com or text 442217-1009. Training is from 9 to 11 a.m. July 7 at Wylde Horses Therapeutic Riding Facility, 12292 Mirar De Valle Road, Valley Center.

JULY

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CHAMBER ON TAP

Enjoy casual networking over a pint during the Encinitas Chamber of Commerce’s monthly Chamber on Tap gathering, held at a different local venue each month. 5:30 p.m. July 8 at The Regal Seagull, 996 N. Coast Highway 101, Encinitas.

SHINYRIBS

Shinyribs brings its energetic blend of soul, funk and roots music to Belly Up, joined by opening act Schaefer Llana. $20-$35, 7:30 p.m. July 8 at Belly Up, 143 S. Cedros Ave, Solana Beach.

GREAT MUSEUM MYSTERY Children ages 6 and 7 can spend a week solving puzzles and mysteries inspired by works in the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego collection during the interactive summer camp, The Great Museum Mystery. $400-$450, beginning at 8:30 a.m. July 8 at the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego, 700 Prospect Street, La Jolla.

VISTA CHAMBER MIXER

Connect with Vista Chamber members and other North County professionals during the Vista Chamber of Commerce’s monthly networking mixer. 5:30 p.m. July 8 at Soroptimist International of Vista, 2540 Pioneer Ave, Vista.

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1. MOVIES: Who was the only actress to appear in the 1961 and 2021 film versions of “West Side Story”?

1. MOVIES: Who was the only actress to appear in the 1961 and 2021 film versions of “West Side Story”?

2. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: Which month of the year has the most letters in its name?

3. SCIENCE: What protects the Earth from solar winds?

2. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: Which month of the year has the most letters in its name?

4. TELEVISION: What is the name of the bar in “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia”?

3. SCIENCE: What protects the Earth from solar winds?

5. U.S. STATES: Which state is home to the first Ben & Jerry’s ice cream shop?

4. TELEVISION: What is the name of the bar in “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia”?

6. LITERATURE: What are the names of the two brothers in the “Hardy Boys” novel series?

7. LANGUAGE: What is a polyglot?

8. FOOD & DRINK: Which herb is most often used in traditional pesto?

5. U.S. STATES: Which state is home to the first Ben & Jerry’s ice cream shop?

6. LITERATURE: What are the names of the two brothers in the “Hardy Boys” novel series?

7. LANGUAGE: What is a polyglot?

1. MOVIES: Who was the only actress to appear in the 1961 and 2021 film versions of “West Side Story”?

2. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: Which month of the year has the most letters in its name?

3. SCIENCE: What protects the Earth from solar winds?

4. TELEVISION: What is the name of the bar in “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia”?

5. U.S. STATES: Which state is home to the first Ben & Jerry’s ice cream shop?

6. LITERATURE: What are the names of the two brothers in the “Hardy Boys” novel series?

7. LANGUAGE: What is a polyglot?

8. FOOD & DRINK: Which herb is most often used in traditional pesto?

9. ANATOMY: Membranes called pleurae cover the surface of which human organs?

10. GEOGRAPHY: What is the capital of South Korea?

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1. Rita Moreno.

2. September.

3. The magnetosphere, an invisible magnetic bubble generated inside the Earth.

4. Paddy’s Pub.

5. Vermont.

6. Frank and Joe.

7. A person who speaks several languages.

8. Basil.

9. The lungs.

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September. 3. The magnetosphere, an invisible magnetic bubble generated inside the Earth.

8. FOOD & DRINK: Which herb is most often used in traditional pesto?

9. ANATOMY: Membranes called pleurae cover the surface of which human organs?

4. Paddy’s Pub. 5. Vermont. 6. Frank and Joe. 7. A person who speaks several languages.

10. GEOGRAPHY: What is the capital of South Korea?

Basil.

The lungs.

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1. Rita Moreno.

2. September.

3. The magnetosphere, an invisible magnetic bubble generated inside the Earth.

4. Paddy’s Pub.

5. Vermont.

6. Frank and Joe.

7. A person who speaks several languages.

8. Basil.

9. The lungs.

10. Seoul.

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ebration of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.

launched would have all been yellow-orange.

tax increases.

Several residents spoke against the measure, saying many households are already struggling with rising costs.

Some urged the city to further reduce spending or identify alternative funding sources.

Mary Ellen Reese suggested police and fire personnel use pension funds and political action com-

mittee money to finance construction of a new police headquarters and fire station, then lease the facilities back to the city.

“Your pension funds will make money,” she said, adding that Oceanside residents wouldn’t have to pay the brunt of the costs this way.

Diane Nygaard said a sales tax is “one of our most regressive taxes.”

“People who are least able to pay are hit the hardest,” she said.

“He was a very patriotic person, very committed to the United States,” Denee said.

Jean wrote a second letter to the Continental Congress in 1779 offering to perform another fireworks display and a third requesting payment for his previous efforts.

Military records also show he was “taken in” on July 4, 1777, which Denee said meant he was absent that day before returning to camp after participating in the first anniversary cel-

Nygaard also suggested that, given the current economy, it would not be wise to ask voters to pay more.

According to city surveys and polling conducted over the past year, staff estimates the proposed halfcent sales tax would receive between 54% and 58% voter approval. Because it is a general tax, the measure requires a simple majority to pass.

Some speakers argued that the city has mismanaged Measure X revenue,

Taken together, the historical records paint a vivid picture of the nation’s first Independence Day celebration.

“I imagine he got on horseback — maybe one or two days earlier,” Denee said. “I’m sure he had men that were helping him do these numerous fireworks, and they did — they executed them — and then he returned back to the Pennsylvania 5th regiment. That’s my scenario.”

She added that, unlike later displays featuring a wide array of colors and designs, the fireworks Jean

though officials said there is no evidence to support those claims.

“We’re an extremely conservative city in terms of how we manage our funds,” said City Manager Jonathan Borrego. “If you look at our staffing levels, we’re a very lean operation compared to other cities.”

Mayor Esther Sanchez echoed that sentiment, noting the city has yet to return to staffing levels seen before the Great Recession.

“We are a really, really

The Pennsylvania Evening Post described the occasion by reporting “the city was beautifully illuminated” at night by “a grand exhibition of fireworks.”

“Everything was conducted with the greatest order and decorum,” the report continued, “and the face of joy and gladness was universal.”

Denee said she continues to uncover more about Jean and the remarkable role he played in the history of America’s Independence Day celebration. An immigrant, soldier and inventor fighting for the American cause during

lean city,” she said.

Borrego encouraged residents to meet with city staff, including himself, to better understand the city’s financial needs and how it manages public funds.

Others spoke in favor of the measure, including Save Oceanside Sand CEO and President Bob Ashton, whose organization advocates for coastal resilience and beach restoration.

Chris Wilson, an Oceanside firefighter and paramedic, also supported

the Revolutionary War, Jean left his post to help stage the first celebration of the Declaration of Independence.

He lived among the Founding Fathers and helped bring to life their vision for how the nation would commemorate its birth.

“There’s still more to be found,” she said. “But no one’s ever been curious enough or known how to find this out in all these years, and that just is what surprised us — that he was related to us was even more of a surprise — but you know, you’d think people would have been able to discover this, but no.”

the proposal. While he said he sympathizes with residents facing financial hardship, he argued additional funding is needed to keep pace with the department’s growing call volume.

“Every year, our calls for service increase dramatically,” he said. Without adequate staffing and equipment, Wilson said first responders will be unable to reach emergencies quickly, “which could, in the end, be a difference in someone’s life.”

vides important ingress and egress for trailers and horses during the racing season and is also used during the San Diego County Fair for youth livestock operations.

She said that building adjacent to the fire department site would also negatively impact ingress and egress and would require the reconstruction of some of the Fairground offices.

Board members also said they would not want to build on the dirt parking lot site, as it provides much-needed public parking for the fair that cannot be relocated elsewhere.

Some board members said the district needs to consider whether affordable housing is something they can truly envision on any of the sites before proceeding.

“You know, things look good on paper, but when you apply it in real life, that’s a whole different story. And I want to make sure that it doesn’t just look good on paper,” said Board member Frederick Schenk.

Other board members blame former CEO Carlene Moore, who was terminated by the board in April, for how the process has played out. Moore oversaw the affordable housing agreement and represented the Fairgrounds in negotiations with Del Mar, providing updates to the board throughout the process.

“We gave a lot of power to the CEO to extend the terms. We should have voiced it then that we were not happy with it, and the answer would have been ‘no, we’re not going to give her that ability,’” Board member Lisa Barkett said.

Following the June 9 meeting, Del Mar Mayor Tracy Martinez sent a letter to the board claiming that

they were missing several important facts in their discussion. Martinez also said the results of the studies should have been shared by representatives of Harris and Associates rather than by district staff, and noted that the scope of the studies was approved by the district.

“Approval of the ENRA dates back to 2024, and a substantial amount of work and public resources ($1.7M) have been expended since that time. However, it is clear that much of what has occurred has not been communicated to the Board by District staff and/or predates several new members of the Board and the newly appointed District CEO,” the letter states.

The city also asked for a joint meeting between the leaders and staff of the 22nd DAA and the city to ensure all parties are on the same page. Fairgrounds spokesperson Tristan Hallman said no meeting has been scheduled at this time, but that the 22nd DAA board will discuss affordable housing again at its Aug. 18 meeting.

“The 22nd DAA values its relationship with the City of Del Mar and looks forward to the discussion at the next board meeting,” Hallman said.

There have been several bumps in the road since the Fairgrounds and the city adopted the housing negotiation agreement, with the board pausing it in early 2025 and repeated discussions since then about whether to pause it again.

If Del Mar is unable to meet HCD’s deadline, the city will have to rezone properties on the North Bluff for development. The city has agreed to begin rezoning these sites, as the likelihood of a timely deal with the Fairgrounds grows more questionable.

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