The Coast News, June 26, 2026

State law spurs action

Del Mar eyes 7 sites for affordable housing

By Leo Place

DEL

MAR

— The City Council held its first discussions last week about adding an affordable housing overlay zone to several sites throughout the city to increase incentives for developers to pursue lower-income housing projects.

At a June 15 meeting, the council said they would support applying the overlay zone to seven sites throughout the city that are identified as potential infill sites in the 6th Cycle Housing Element. This includes five in the north commercial zone along Jimmy Durante Boulevard just south of the San Dieguito Lagoon, and two in the professional commercial zone along Camino Del Mar across from Shores Park.

Both the north commercial and professional commercial zones contain a base density of 20 dwelling units per acre. All the northern commercial sites are also located within the floodplain overlay zone.

California’s Housing and Community Development Department (HCD) requires Del Mar to process the new affordable housing overlay zone because the city failed to produce at least 30 lower-income units by April of 2025.

The city will begin drafting regulations for the affordable housing overlay zone, incorporating the council’s feedback from a June 15 meeting.

Formal Planning Commission and City Council hearings on the proposed overlay and associated amendments to the Local Coast-

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Suspect charged in Carlsbad stabbing

By Cameron Adams CARLSBAD

— A 21-year-old Oceanside man has been charged in connection with a March stabbing that left a victim with life-threatening injuries, authorities said.

Angel Renteria, 21, was identified as the suspect by the Carlsbad Police Department's Crimes of Violence Unit while he was in custody on unrelated charges, according to a department news release.

Officers responded at about 1:48 a.m. March 1, a report of a fight involving a group of people on the sidewalk near Grand Ave-

nue and the train tracks.

During the altercation, a man suffered stab wounds to the torso and was transported to a local hospital for treatment. His injuries were initially considered life-threatening, but hospital staff later reported he was in stable condition. Witnesses described the suspect as an adult Hispanic man, according to police.

Using witness statements, clothing descriptions and the suspect's direction of travel, investigators launched an investigation into the stabbing.On June 9, detectives added several charges against Renteria related to the

incident, including assault with a deadly weapon, participation in a criminal street gang and mayhem.

Pendleton fire

Firefighters have contained the smoldering remnants of a week-long wildfire that blackened large swaths of open terrain on Camp Pendleton and the adjacent Cleveland National Forest.

The fire, which caused no structural damage or injuries, broke out June 15 near San Mateo Creek on Marine Corp Base Camp Pendleton, then burned through dense vegetation in rug-

ged terrain on the base and into the federally protected lands of the adjacent San Mateo Canyon Wilderness.

On June 20, the Watch Duty app reported that the fire was 100% contained at 1,377 acres and the incident was being deactivated.

The cause of the fire was still under investigation, according to officials. The USFS said that on average, 85% of all wildfires are caused by humans, and a major cause of those are campfires that are not fully extinguished.

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Brilliant Cuisine ~ International Flavors

Carlsbad’s dining scene gained a avorful addition last year when Manka Peruvian Cuisine opened its doors in the heart of the Village. Earlier this month, the restaurant celebrated its rst anniversary, marking a successful rst year of introducing local diners to the rich and diverse avors of Peru.

Manka is the newest venture from restaurateur Jorge Wong, who also owns two well-established Peruvian restaurants in Los Angeles. Before opening in Carlsbad, Wong spent nearly a year transforming the former Pollos Maria location into an elegant yet welcoming space designed to showcase authentic Peruvian cuisine and hospitality.

For Wong, Manka is more than just a restaurant. It is a re ection of Peru’s culinary heritage, where ingredients, traditions, cooking techniques, and hospitality come together to tell a story through food.

Peruvian cuisine is often considered one of the most diverse in the world. Rooted in indigenous Andean and Amazonian traditions, it has evolved over centuries through in uences from Spain, Africa, China, Japan, and Italy. The result is a vibrant culinary culture that blends bold avors, fresh ingredients, and a variety of cooking styles.

That diversity is re ected throughout Manka’s menu. Diners will nd traditional ceviches, fresh seafood, grilled meats, and house-made specialties alongside a carefully curated selection of wines, beers, and handcrafted cocktails.

While Wong admits he has a hard time choosing favorites, he was quick to suggest a menu for rst-time guests interested in exploring Peruvian cuisine.

“I would start with the Crispy Tuna and de nitely the Ceviche Manka, which is Mahi Mahi, octopus and shrimp, marinated in citrus and served with aji amarillo and huancaína sauce,” Wong said. “For the main course, I recommend the New Zealand Lamb Chops, and you need to try the Papa a la Huancaína, a traditional potato dish served with a creamy yellow pepper sauce. For dessert, I would choose the Cheesecake de Maracuya which is a passion fruit cheesecake served with a vanilla crumble. And, of course, a Pisco Sour, Peru’s national cocktail.”

The attention to detail extends beyond individual dishes. Nearly everything on the menu is prepared in-house using fresh ingredients and traditional recipes. The result is a dining experience that feels both authentic and approachable.

Whether stopping in for lunch, happy hour, dinner with friends, or a special occasion, Manka o ers Carlsbad residents and visitors an opportunity to experience a cuisine that is both deeply rooted in tradition and full of unexpected avors. One year after opening, it has already established itself as a distinctive addition to the Village’s growing culinary landscape.

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Vista school bond heads to ballot in November

By Leo Place

VISTA — A bond measure to fund $543 million in critical school facility upgrades in the Vista Unified School District is officially going before voters in the November General Election.

Last month, at a May 15 meeting, the VUSD Board of Trustees unanimously adopted a resolution ordering the school bond election following strong advocacy from teachers, parents, and community members.

Vista Unified is out of money for needed facilities projects, with funds from the 2018 Measure LL bond already spent. The district was close to placing a bond on the 2024 ballot, but it did not move forward due to a lack of consensus among school board members.

This time around, community members and Vista Unified leaders said it cannot wait any longer and that the district needs to put the matter to a vote.

“Doing nothing is also a decision, and our students don’t get those years back. So tonight's vote is not the final word from the community, it's the decision about whether the community gets to have that word. So I'm asking you to trust Vista voters. Let the people who live here, work here, raise children here, and care about Vista’s future decide,” district parent Kris Rainwaters told the board.

If approved, the average annual tax rate for property owners within the district’s boundaries would be $58 per $100,000 of assessed value beginning in 2028, per a resolution.

The school district faces approximately $1.5 billion in facilities needs over the next 20 years across all sites. Many schools were built more than 60 years ago and need upgrades to their plumbing, electrical, and structural systems to comply with current building codes and provide modern learning environments that meet students’ needs.

Several sites are in urgent need of repairs and upgrades to meet basic operation and safety standards, particularly Monte Vista Elementary School in eastern Vista.

Monte Vista Elementary was built back in 1962 and houses over a dozen classrooms in portable buildings, which community members say are long overdue for an upgrade. It has also had repeated issues with its restroom plumbing and other facilities.

Needed upgrades for the school are projected to cost nearly $28 million,

according to the district’s Long-Term Facility Master Plan. The plan recommends removing existing classrooms and portables and replacing them with new classrooms, library, and lab buildings; modernizing several classrooms, adding new pavement and landscaping; modernizing the multi-purpose and food service building; and more.

“Many of our schools are failing and in need of urgent repairs and modernization. The longer we delay in addressing these issues, the more construction costs will rise, and the more expensive these repairs will become for taxpayers,” said district parent Jeanette Bradshaw.

Trustee Rena Marrocco asked the board for a commitment that some bond funds will be used to complete repairs to Monte Vista Elementary, and that the school will not be consolidated or closed.

In 2024, in response to declining enrollment and increased facility needs, the district closed Beaumont Elementary and Rancho Minerva Middle School and consolidated the students into neighboring schools. The district also relocated Vista Innovation and Design Academy (VIDA) from its campus to the old Rancho Minerva site in the 2025-26 school year.

Marrocco noted that Monte Vista was also considered for possible consolidation at the time, along with the other three schools, and said she does not want to see it meet the same fate.

“I feel that I really need some guarantees from the board … we will use the money to make sure Monte Vista does not become the next victim of consolidation due to facilities issues,” Marrocco said.

Other board members said they understood Marrocco’s concerns and that the district will be looking at the needs of all the schools.

“We heard concerns from many members of our community from different sites, but I think we know putting a bond on the ballot not only helps Monte Vista specifically in this motion, but it also helps with our General Fund and therefore helps out with the entire ecosystem of our school system,” said Trustee Cipriano Vargas.

Trustee Martha Alvarado noted that consolidating and closing schools was painful and said the bond is meant to address issues at other schools to make them conducive to learning.

"This resolution to put this bond on the ballot is working to address those issues as part of the deciding trustees who had to really make hard decisions about school consolidation. We were told to close four, and we said 'no, we’re gonna consolidate two,'" Alvarado said.

Vista Unified currently allocates millions of dollars annually toward facility maintenance and repairs. Community members and officials said being able to use bond money could free up these funds for other needs in the district.

Deferred maintenance in the district for items like roofing, flooring, HVAC, electrical services, and lighting totals nearly $75 million, according to the district.

Bond money to reim-

burse for existing facility improvement projects that are paid for through Fund 40, its reserve for capital outlay projects, according to the district.

In a community survey of district voters completed earlier this year, 71% of respondents indicated they would vote in favor of a new bond. To pass, the measure needs at least 55% voter approval.

The Measure LL bond totaled $247 million and funded a series of projects throughout the district, including the replacement of classroom buildings at Vista High School, gym renovations and a new Career Technical Education facility at Rancho Buena Vista High School and the rebuild of Bobier Elementary, which is expected to be reopened to students in the fall.

Trustee Sue Martin said it was difficult for her to decide whether to support placing the new bond on the ballot, partly due to concerns about how Measure LL funds were spent.

One example is the now-closed Beaumont Elementary, which the district had originally planned to upgrade with Measure LL funds. However, the district ultimately abandoned the project due to rising construction costs and a reprioritization of its project list, causing frustration among many community members.

Martin said if the bond passes, residents need to stay engaged to ensure the funds are being used responsibly.

“There were a lot of people who were disgruntled regarding LL, especially the sites that didn't get one thin dime, and we can't allow that to happen again. And so, it has been a very difficult decision, and requires faith in our school district and it requires trust in our leadership team and the board, and it also requires commitment from the community,” Martin said.

Measure X funds divvied for youth

Oceanside has selected 14 youth programs aimed at keeping kids out of trouble while helping them develop important life skills to receive a share of Measure X funding in the upcoming fiscal year.

The Oceanside City Council unanimously agreed on June 17 to distribute $714,470 from Measure X, the city’s half-cent sales tax initiative first approved by voters in 2018 and renewed in 2024, among the programs.

Over the winter, the city issued a request for proposals from organizations seeking Measure X funding to provide prevention, education, workforce development and other after-school and extracurricular activities for Oceanside students. The city received 21 proposals and ultimately selected 14 recipients.

According to Michelle Gehr, the city’s management analyst overseeing Measure X funds, proposals were evaluated based on organizational history, capacity, the populations served, geographic location and program design.

Gehr said the pro-

cess ensures that “kids in Oceanside are getting the best of the best.”

The selected programs include:

• Vista Community Clinic’s Project REACH, an after-school mentorship program offered at the city’s Libby Lake and John Landes community centers

• Boys & Girls Clubs of Northwest San Diego’s Culinary Options and Opportunities for Kids (COOK) program, which provides teens with paid culinary training and entrepreneurial experience through operation of “The Lunch Box” food truck, which serves free meals to local youth

• Oceanside Theatre Company’s Theatre to Thrive, an after-school theater program

• Project Next’s Focused Future program at El Camino High School, which helps students prepare for life after graduation

• TrueCare’s Puzzling Minds program, which provides educational workshops focused on emotional and psychological wellness

• Un Mar de Colores’ Ocean Stewards program, which offers academic support, environmental education and opportunities for Oceanside teens to build a stronger connection to the ocean

• Grupo Folklórico Tapatío de Oceanside, a traditional Mexican dance group that promotes Mexican culture, history and dance traditions at both John Landes and the Joe Balderrama Recreation Center

• Botanical Community Development Initiatives’ Reaching Roots program, which aims to connect local youth to the land, cultural

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Ice rink hits cold front at Kit Carson

For years, North County has been missing something important: ice. When Ice-Plex Escondido closed in 2020, it left a noticeable gap in our local sports scene. Even though we enjoy 77-degree weather most of the year, the demand for ice sports has continued to grow.

That’s why many residents were encouraged when the Escondido City Council unanimously approved a memorandum of understanding with The Rinks Foundation on June 3 to explore building a threesheet ice complex at Kit Carson Park.

On paper, the proposal has real appeal. The Rinks Foundation, founded by Anaheim Ducks owners Henry and Susan Samueli, has promised to cover all construction, operation and maintenance costs. No direct taxpayer money would be spent on the facility itself.

Preliminary studies suggest it could generate more than $237,000 in annual revenue for the city and create short-term construction jobs. But as a North County resident who values both youth sports and our public parks, I’m increasingly concerned about how this project is moving forward.

with the move. The problem is that Ryan Park is already heavily used.

Local youth baseball and soccer organizations have raised legitimate concerns about losing field space, yet the City Council appears to have given lit-

tion of it into a large commercial ice rink would permanently alter the park’s character.

I’m not opposed to bringing ice sports back to Escondido. A well-designed ice rink could be a real asset for our community. But

The Samuelis are billionaires who frequently speak about their commitment to youth sports. Yet this proposal would displace thousands of young athletes.

tle meaningful attention to these worries so far.

What bothers me most is the contradiction. The Samuelis are billionaires who frequently speak about their commitment to youth sports. Yet this proposal would displace thousands of young athletes who play baseball and soccer — two of the most popular youth sports in our area — to make room for their preferred sport. Instead of finding a solution that works for all families, it feels like one group is being prioritized over others.

we should be asking tougher questions: Why weren’t other locations given serious consideration? Why does this plan require sacrificing existing youth sports fields? And why has the City Council moved so quickly without deeper community engagement?

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

Don’t leave housing on table

By Zack Defazio-Farrell

California passed Senate Bill 79 last year with a clear purpose: to build more homes near transit. The law requires cities and counties to allow denser housing within half a mile of qualifying transit stops, called Transit-Oriented Development Stops (TOD Stops).

The idea is straightforward. Put people near buses and trains, reduce car dependence, lower housing and transportation costs, and advance the state’s climate goals. It is exactly the kind of policy San Diegans should embrace.

But how much of San Diego actually benefits from SB 79 depends on an unanswered question: Which transit stops qualify?

The YIMBY Democrats of San Diego County have been pressing SANDAG, the regional planning agency responsible for publishing the official TOD Stop map, to get this right. The map carries a legal presumption of validity, meaning that developers and cities are entitled to rely on it. An underinclusive map could exclude thousands of parcels near high-quality transit from benefiting under SB 79.

This would mean fewer homes, higher costs and more soul-crushing long-distance car commutes. There are two areas where we are concerned that SANDAG may undercount.

The second involves bus service in San Diego’s urban core. SB 79 designates bus stops as Tier 2 TOD Stops if they are served by full-time dedicated bus lanes and peakhour frequencies of 15 minutes or less. San Diego has exactly that.

Five bus routes operate on dedicated bus lanes along El Cajon Boulevard, University Avenue, Park Boulevard, and the SR-15 CenterLine busway through City Heights, with 15-minute frequencies or better. That yields 52 qualifying bus stops serving Mid-City and Uptown, neighborhoods with strong transit ridership, significant unmet housing demand, and some of the best existing bus infrastructure in the county.

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The plan requires removing the existing adult softball complex at Kit Carson Park and relocating those fields to Ryan Park. The Rinks Foundation has pledged $4 million to help

The “Politics” rubric used in The Coast News’ print article about the Santa Fe Drive bike lane and backin parking fiasco was very appropriate.

That state Sen. Catherine Blakespear would craft an end-around piece of legislation that would ultimately make it more difficult for any California city to exercise local control is pure politics —

Kit Carson is one of Escondido’s largest and most cherished public parks. It’s a place where thousands of residents gather every week for everything from casual picnics to organized sports. Turning a significant por-

and a spiteful slap at our current mayor and City Council.

That her proposed gutand-amend bill would make it harder for cities to improve bicycle infrastructure only demonstrates the lengths to which she will go to protect her legacy of the failed idea known as the Santa Fe Drive Corridor Improvement Project.

I do wish someone

Escondido deserves both vibrant recreational opportunities and protected public green spaces. Right now, this proposal feels like it forces us to choose one at the expense of the other. Before we commit prime parkland to this project, our elected leaders owe us a truly transparent process that listens to all residents, not just those who skate.

Scott Asay Escondido

would commission a poll regarding the Santa Fe Drive debacle because I have yet to talk with a single friend, neighbor or community member who thinks it is a success in its current form.

Let’s all hope Mayor Bruce Ehlers and our elected council prevail.

Bill Rodewald Cardiff-by-the-Sea

The first involves the Sprinter, the commuter rail line connecting Oceanside to Escondido through North County. While SANDAG calls the Sprinter a “hybrid rail” line, under SB 79’s definitions, the Sprinter is a high-frequency commuter rail because it has more than 48 trains per day. SANDAG should adopt this interpretation, thereby making Sprinter stations Tier 2 TOD Stops.

This will mean more homes built and more transit use in one of San Diego County’s most car-dependent corridors, stretching from Oceanside through Vista, San Marcos, and Escondido.

I strongly support the Oceanside Police Department and its compliance with a horrific piece of state legislation that puts officers and law-abiding citizens at risk.

Assembly Bill 481 requires law enforcement agencies to publicly disclose and seek local approval for certain military equipment, while also mandating annual reports and community meetings regarding its use.

There is a BIG difference between transparency and self-sabotage. AB 481 is

While SANDAG has not yet given an opinion on the issue, the City of San Diego’s current analysis recognizes only a handful of these stops, on the theory that surface-street bus lanes do not qualify because they permit vehicle right turns or allow bicycle use. This is incorrect. Under California’s Vehicle Code, a bus lane is a transit-only lane even if it allows vehicles to use the lane for turning and even if bicycles are permitted. And SB 79 itself does not require turning vehicles or bicycles. When SANDAG publishes its map, it should include all qualifying stops, even where bus lanes allow right turns or bicycles. Both issues point to the same problem: SANDAG’s map will determine where SB 79 applies throughout the region, and a map that excludes qualifying Sprinter stations and bus stops leaves housing on the table in communities that need it. Getting the map right means more homes in the right places: near the transit infrastructure San Diego has already built, and its residents already ride every day.

SANDAG’s map is expected soon. There is still time to get it right.

Zack Defazio-Farrell is treasurer of YIMBY Democrats of San Diego County.

a public-safety FAIL. While the law was intended to increase transparency and oversight, it has created a situation where agencies must publicly share information that, in my view, can compromise public safety.

I’m hoping you will work to push back on this “good-intentions, bad-consequences” law in whatever capacity you can at the local level.

Mary Davis Oceanside

Leucadia Farmers Market back after appeal fight

By Cameron Adams

ENCINITAS

— The Leucadia Farmers Market is back in business at a new home, following a contentious appeal process that delayed its relocation and sparked debate over neighborhood impacts, public process and online harassment.

After operating for 20 years at Paul Ecke Central Elementary School, the weekly market held its final event there on June 7 and skipped the following weekend while an appeal filed by neighbors of its new location at Oak Crest Middle School worked its way

through the city’s approval process.

The Encinitas City Council unanimously rejected the appeal on June 17, clearing the way for the market to reopen at Oak Crest on June 21. However, council members also imposed several operating conditions to address concerns raised by nearby residents.

Leucadia 101 Mainstreet, which operates the market, was forced to relocate because of upcoming construction at Paul Ecke Central.

Stacy Reddell, executive director of Leucadia

101, said the market’s first weekend at Oak Crest exceeded expectations.

“The market went very, very well and that’s an amazing, perfect location for it,” Reddell told The Coast News. “The new location was everything we were hoping for.”

She said traffic flow and parking worked well, aided by the proximity of the Encinitas Community and Senior Center parking lot.

Reddell added that one neighbor came through his back fence to compliment the market directly.

“He was just glowing with his review of how won-

derful it is to have this in his backyard,” Reddell said.

The appeal was filed by Oak Crest neighbors Dr. John Bjorneby and Dr. Kerry Mahoney, both veterinarians, who challenged permits approved earlier this year for the market’s relocation.

The appellants said they supported the farmers market but opposed plans allowing vendor booths, vehicles and parking on the school’s upper grass athletic field and running track. Their appeal raised concerns about traffic, noise, public notification, early-morning setup activities,

parking impacts, the size of the market and potential damage to the athletic field from weekly vehicle use.

Bjorneby previously described protecting the field as the appeal’s primary objective, arguing that vendor vehicles could compact soil, damage irrigation systems and interfere with youth sports activities. The appeal proposed a revised site plan that would keep all market operations on paved surfaces.

Earlier this spring, Leucadia 101 representatives met with neighbors and agreed to several concessions, including a 200-

foot buffer between market activities and the school’s southern property line. Organizers also reduced the proposed maximum number of vendors in the market from 195 to approximately 135.

The appeal threatened to delay the relocation for weeks and raised concerns among vendors about lost income and customer relationships. At the time, Reddell said some businesses might not return if the interruption stretched on.

The council ultimately upheld the market’s approv-

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The Dire Need for A Wisdom Society

Love, Fear, & Human Transformation

By Dietmar E. Rothe From the book

Evolving With the Infinite

Fear and love are among the most powerful forces shaping human consciousness. They influence how individuals perceive reality, relate to one another, and respond to life’s challenges. In Evolving With the Infinite, Dietmar Rothe explores how these opposing forces affect both personal transformation and humanity’s collective future.

THE CONSCIOUSNESS OF SEPARATION

Manyof humanity’s conflicts originate in a sense of separation.

Individuals separate themselves from one another. Groups separate themselves from other groups. Nations separate themselves from other nations. Fear often grows wherever separation takes root.

When people perceive themselves as isolated, threatened, or disconnected, they become more likely to act from self-preservation rather than understanding. Suspicion replaces trust. Competition replaces cooperation. Conflict replaces compassion.

THE POVERTY OF CONSCIOUSNESS

The greatest problems facing civilization cannot be explained solely by economics, politics, or technology.

At a deeper level, many reflect what might be called a poverty of consciousness.

Knowledge may continue to expand while wisdom remains underdeveloped. Material wealth may increase while compassion declines. Technological power may grow while human understanding struggles to keep pace.

When consciousness remains focused primarily on self-interest, fear often becomes the dominant force guiding behavior.

The result is a civilization that possesses extraordinary capabilities but often lacks the wisdom necessary to use them responsibly.

COMPASSION AS A FORCE FOR TRANSFORMATION

Compassion expands awareness beyond the boundaries of the self.

It allows individuals to recognize that every person carries fears, struggles, hopes, and aspirations. Compassion encourages understanding where judgment once existed and connection where separation once prevailed.

The development of compassion does not require agreement with every belief or viewpoint. It requires the willingness to see others as fellow participants in the human experience.

Many of the qualities associated with wisdom— including patience, humility, forgiveness, and empathy—grow naturally from compassion.

As compassion expands, consciousness expands with it.

THE WILL TO LOVE

Love is often viewed as an emotion, yet it may also be understood as a conscious choice.

To love is to move beyond fear. To love is to recognize connection where separation appears to exist. To love is to act with understanding even when doing so requires courage.

The path toward wisdom is inseparable from the development of love.

Human transformation occurs when individuals gradually replace fear with understanding, resentment with forgiveness, and division with compassion.

This process is not always easy. It requires selfexamination, humility, and a willingness to grow beyond old patterns of thinking and behavior.

Yet it is through this inner work that lasting change becomes possible.

FROM FEAR TO FREEDOM

Every individual faces a continual choice between fear and love.

Civilizations face the same choice.

Humanity’s future will not be determined solely by technology, economics, or political systems. It will also be shaped by the quality of consciousness guiding those developments.

The path from poverty of consciousness to wisdom, from fear to love, is also the road from bondage to freedom.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

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

As individuals cultivate compassion, understanding, and love, they contribute to the transformation of the world around them.

The evolution of humanity ultimately begins with the evolution of consciousness itself.

Fear contracts human consciousness. Compassion expands it. “ “

REFLECTION

How much of human conflict originates from fear, insecurity, and the illusion of separation from one another?

Evolving With the Infinite is available now. A philosophical exploration of humanity’s connection to the cosmos and the search for wisdom in a deeply divided world.

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San Marcos ordinance delays some SB 79 upzoning

By Leo Place SAN MARCOS —

The city of San Marcos is moving forward with a transit-oriented development ordinance that will temporarily exempt certain areas from Senate Bill 79 development, including sites in high fire risk zones.

SB 79 is a new state law that overrides certain local zoning restrictions and allows low- and mid-rise housing development within a half-mile radius of specific transit stops, known as the transit-oriented development (TOD) zone.

Before the law takes effect on July 1, cities may adopt local plans that temporarily exempt certain sites in TOD zones from SB 79 development.

On June 15, the San Marcos Planning Commission reviewed a proposed ordinance to implement SB 79 while also exempting sites in very high fire hazard severity zones and those that cannot be accessed via a direct pedestrian walking path.

By adopting the ordinance, the city has until the start of the 7th Housing Element Cycle in 2031 to phase in development on excluded sites or to develop alternative plans to redistribute the housing capacity to other sites.

The Planning Commission unanimously recommended that the City Council approve the TOD ordinance. However, commissioners expressed frustration with the state’s implementation of one-sizefits-all laws that do not suit a suburban area like San Marcos.

“Unfortunately, I’ve seen a number of these kinds of laws coming down the pipe,” Commissioner Christopher Carroll said, adding that the law would be better suited in a city like San Francisco.

In San Marcos, all three of the city’s Sprinter stations — the Palomar Station, the San Marcos Civic Center station, and the CSU San Marcos Station — are considered Tier 2 stops under SB 79, establishing the halfmile radius of the stop as a TOD zone.

The Sprinter station along Nordahl Road is also a Tier 2 stop under SB 79. While the station falls just

outside the San Marcos city limits, the half-mile radius for potential SB 79 development includes portions of the city.

Tier 2 stops allow projects up to 55 feet tall with a density of 80 dwelling units per acre within a half-mile of the stop, and up to 65 feet tall with a density of 100 dwelling units per acre within a quarter-mile.

Projects within 200 feet of a Tier 2 stop can be even bigger — up to 85 feet tall with a density of 140 units per acre.

Within TOD zones, SB 79 applies to sites that are zoned for residential, commercial, or mixed use. Industrial zones are not subject to the law.

Principal Planner Sean Del Solar said San Marcos was not initially believed to be affected by the bill, but recent guidance from the state Housing and Community Development Department indicated that the Sprinter line qualifies as high-frequency commuter rail, thereby classifying all Sprinter stops as Tier 2.

The city of Oceanside, which has several Sprinter stops, recently adopted a phased plan to implement SB 79.

Under HCD’s guidance, the San Diego Association of Governments, or SANDAG, was supposed to release a map confirming which transit stops would be subject to SB 79 before it went into effect.

SANDAG has yet to release any SB 79 maps. San Marcos city staff said they met with agency representatives to confirm which local stops would be affected.

According to Planning Division Director Joseph Farace, SB 79 could allow as many as 90,000 new units in San Marcos based on the affected properties and allowable densities.

Exemptions

Cities can phase in SB 79 on sites that meet specific criteria and require more long-range planning. One of these criteria is whether a property falls within a very high fire hazard severity zone.

About half of the TOD zones around the Cal State San Marcos and Palomar College stations fall into the very high fire hazard severity zone and will be temporarily excluded from SB 79 projects.

Smaller areas around the Nordahl Road and Civic Center stations also fall in the zone and will be temporarily excluded.

These sites will become subject to SB 79 in 2031, once the city has had time to evaluate “long-term land use, infrastructure, public safety, environmental, and evacuation considerations,” a staff report states.

Over the coming years, the city will look for areas where SB 79 housing capacity on these sites can be relocated elsewhere. The city will also analyze the local water, sewer, and roadway networks to ensure they can support the increased development proposed under SB 79.

“As a part of the General Plan update, part of what the city’s going to be doing is looking at how this can be holistically implemented,” Del Solar said.

SB 79 also exempts sites that do not have a publicly accessible pedestrian route within 1 mile of a TOD stop. Publicly accessible paths include sidewalks, marked crossings, trails, and other pedestrian facilities.

San Marcos city staff identified several properties that lack a publicly accessible walking path to a TOD stop within 1 mile, thereby making them exempt from SB 79.

“These areas are generally separated from transit

facilities by roadway configurations (i.e. state Route 78), topographic constraints, railroad facilities, or other barriers that substantially increase walking distances beyond the direct radius measurement,” a staff report states.

SB 79 also exempts sites with designated historic resources, those subject to one foot of sea-level rise, and certain low-resource areas as defined by the state.

None of these exemptions applies to San Marcos.

Requirements

To qualify as an SB 79 project, a proposed development must have a minimum of five dwelling units and a density of at least 30 units per acre.

SB 79 requires applicable projects with 10 or more units to deed restrict 7% of units for extremely low-income households, 10% for very low-income households, or 13% for low-income households.

Cities may also enforce their own local inclusionary housing regulations for SB 79 projects.

San Marcos requires projects with six or more units to reserve 15% for lower-income households, and permits developers to pay an in-lieu fee.

Commissioner Steve Kildoo said he was surprised by how few affordable units SB 79 requires. He said TOD development should be more targeted toward people with lower incomes, since they are more likely to use and depend on the Sprinter.

“I’m surprised that the amount of affordable housing isn’t higher, because that’s who benefits,” Kildoo said. “The state is famous for not doing it as well as it can be done.”

City staff noted that SB 79 projects are still required to comply with the building code, fire code, objective development standards, the California Environmental Quality Act, demolition and anti-displacement requirements, municipal code requirements that do not conflict with SB 79, and airport compatibility requirements.

By City News Service

REGION — Home prices in San Diego County remained above the $1 million mark last month, while sales activity slowed from April, according to data released last week by the California Association of Realtors.

The median price of an existing single-family home in San Diego County was $1.059 million in May, down from $1.074 million in April but up 0.9% from May 2025.

Home sales in the county declined 6.9% from April and were unchanged from May 2025.

Statewide, existing sin-

gle-family home sales totaled a seasonally adjusted annualized rate of 268,810 units in May, down 3.1% from April but up 5.1% from a year earlier, marking the largest year-over-year increase since September.

California’s median home price reached a record $930,260 in May, up 2.3% from April and 3.1% higher than a year ago.

“California’s home sales softened in May as broader economic uncertainty continued to weigh on consumer confidence and homebuying sentiment,” CAR President Tamara Suminski said. “Even so, the recent easing in mortgage rates is an encouraging development, and if that trend continues, it could help bring more buyers and sellers back into the market and support a gradual improvement in

housing conditions beginning in the third quarter.”

Sales of higher-priced homes continued to outpace the broader market.

Escondido Chamber CHATTER

Chamber Cup returns Aug. 28

The Escondido Chamber of Commerce is already gearing up for what organizers expect to be its biggest golf fundraiser yet.

The 6th Annual Chamber Cup Challenge will take place Friday, Aug. 28, at Native Oaks Golf Club in Valley Center, bringing together business leaders, community members and golfers for a day of competition, networking and philanthropy.

More importantly, the tournament helps fund programs that support local youth through the Escondido Chamber of Commerce Charitable Foundation, including the Escondido Police Athletic League and the Rising Stars student recognition program. Every registration, sponsorship and donation helps create opportunities for young people throughout the region.

“This will be our best tournament yet,” Chamber CEO Joe Coyle said. “We have launched registration early this year and are already welcoming golfers, sponsors and community partners. If you enjoyed last year, you ain’t seen nothing yet.”

The enthusiasm is already reflected in the event’s growing list of supporters. Current sponsors include The Roof Supply Company, Rincon Band of Luiseño Indians, FirstNet Built with AT&T, Pala Band of Mission Indians, EDCO Disposal, San Pasqual Band of Mission Indians and Native Oaks Golf Club.

Participants can look forward to a full day on the course beginning with registration and warmups at 7:30 a.m. and a 9 a.m. shotgun start. The event will include breakfast, lunch, networking opportunities, raffle and auction prizes, contests and the popular chance to challenge an LPGA professional through

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GRADUATES

The following students graduated from their respective universities: Kelly Nicole Marshall of Escondido with a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Andrew P. Franey of San Marcos with a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Technology and Nicholas Ian Khrustinskiy of San Marcos with a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Iowa State University; and Henry Blom of San Diego with a Bachelor of Arts degree in zoology from Ohio Wesleyan University.

PROVOST’S LIST

Back Swing Golf Events.

While the tournament attracts plenty of golfers, organizers emphasize that businesses and community members do not need to play to get involved. Sponsorship opportunities remain available at multiple levels, and supporters can also contribute through prize donations, sponsorships or by helping spread awareness of the event.

“Our goal is to bring the business community together while making a meaningful investment in local youth,” Coyle said. “The Chamber Cup Challenge is about much more than golf. It is about building connections, supporting future leaders and strengthening our community.”

With a fundraising goal of $50,000 and more than two months before tee-off, organizers are optimistic that this year’s tournament will set new records for participation and impact.

Whether you’re looking to register a foursome, showcase your business through sponsorship or simply support a worthwhile cause, now is the time to get involved. To register, become a sponsor or learn more about the Chamber Cup Challenge, visit the tournament website or contact the Escondido Chamber of Commerce.

Hailey Mullen of Oceanside and Sophie Chung of San Diego made Hofstra University’s spring provost’s list, which recognizes students who have earned a 4.0 grade point average. Hofstra University is in Hempstead, New York.

DEAN’S LIST

The following students made the dean’s list at their respective universities: Isabella Tassara of San Diego at Hofstra University in New York; Jenna Lamirand of Encinitas and Riley Seare of Carlsbad at Utah Tech University; Chloe Rayners of Carlsbad, Rachel Coons of Solana Beach and Allison Chackel of San Diego at Samford University in Alabama; Lauren Clare Tranisi of Carlsbad and John Taylor Liebig of San Diego at University of Nebraska-Lincoln; and Emma Velchek of Carlsbad and Zane Goldman of Vista at Pacific University in Oregon.

PHOTO CONTEST

Olivenhain Municipal

PERSIMMON is the Rancho Coastal Humane Society pet of the week. She is a 1-year-old, 7-pound, female domestic short hair cat with a brown tabby coat. Persimmon loves attention. When you pet her, she leans in for more. She loves to explore her surroundings. If there are other cats in the room, Persimmon

Water District’s Board of Directors recently congratulated the winners of the Elfin Forest Recreational Reserve’s 2026 Amateur Photo Contest. Keith Kelley won Best in Show with “Pollination,” Benjamin Woo won Scenic View with “Last Light in Elfin Forest,” Bowie Moldovan won Water Scenery with “Open Flow,” Keith Kelley won Plants with “Spring Milkmaid,” Atticus Williams won Animals with “Flame Skimmer,” Nathan Hainley won Youth with “Ducks,” and Kyan Starr won People’s Choice with “Solitude in Peace.” The photos will be on display at the Elfin Forest Interpretive Center in July.

GRAUER GRADS

Twenty-five students graduated from The Grauer School, marking the Encinitas private school’s 35th graduating class. The students will attend colleges and universities with merit scholarships totaling nearly $1.65 million altogether. The class of 2026 was recognized by school leaders for achievements including starring in theatrical pro-

needs to investigate before she can play. Persimmon would be fine living with kids 6 years and older. She might like living with other cats, but it isn’t required.

The $100 adoption fee includes medical exam,

ductions; performing as advanced musicians, actors and visual artists; and athleticism in archery, tennis, football, basketball, soccer, surfing and volleyball.

MUSIC SOCIETY

Fallbrook Music Society appointed violinist Jay Allen Rosen to its board of directors. Rosen’s career is extensive — with credits on more than 2,000 major motion pictures, 800 recordings and 90 Broadway shows, he is one of the most recorded violinists in the industry. He has worked on soundtracks for movies like “Rocky,” “Jaws,” “Titanic,” “Apollo 13,” “Pirates of the Caribbean” and more, and has worked alongside legendary composers including Hans Zimmer, John Williams, Jerry Goldsmith and Randy Newman.

GROOMING GRANT

Shelter to Soldier, a nonprofit that adopts dogs from local shelters and trains

spay, up to date vaccinations and registered microchip.

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

them to become service dogs for post-9/11 veterans suffering from injuries related to traumatic service experiences, has opened a new grooming suite at its 3308 Mission Ave. location in Oceanside. Las Patronas, a volunteer group that raises funds for San Diego County nonprofits, provided a $13,393 grant for the suite, which includes an industrial dog washing unit, a mobile storage system, professional-grade blow dryers and cage banks.

LEADER OF INFLUENCE

LUCY is the Helen Woodward Animal Center’s pet of the week. She is a 7-monthold shepherd blend with a black, white and brown coat.

Lucy is an affectionate dog who is quick to jump into the laps of her favorite people. She loves to explore alongside her best human companion. She loves belly rubs, head pats and chin scratches.

Lucy’s adoption fee is $385 plus a $36 microchipping fee. HWAC is located at 6461 El Apajo Road in Rancho Santa Fe. Kennels are now open seven days a week, Mon-Thurs, noon-6 p.m., and Fri-Sun, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Cal Coast Credit Union Chief Information Officer Vasu Sambasivam has been named an Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Leader of Influence for 2026 by the San Diego Business Journal. Sambasivam brings more than 25 years of banking and credit union experience to his position, leading the credit union’s core banking modernization and digital, AI-powered advancements

Information: call 858756-4117, ext. #1, or visit animalcenter.org.

DUTCH is the San Diego Humane Society’s pet of the week. He is a 5-yearold, 87-pound, male German shepherd mix with a black and brown coat. Dutch is a curious, energetic dog. He loves taking long, investigative walks where he sniffs everything in his path. He is a little shy at first, but warms up quickly with treats. He knows commands including “sit,” “paw” and “down.” He loves hot dogs, cheese, stuffed toys and tennis balls, and he also likes to cuddle.

Dutch’s adoption fee is $165. He is at the San Diego campus. Fees include spay/ neuter services, current vaccinations, permanent microchip identification, an incentive for pet insurance and a license for residence. For questions, visit sdhumane.org/adopt or call 619-299-7012.

City budget adds jobs

By Cameron Adams and Christopher Bacon

ENCINITAS — The Encinitas City Council approved a balanced budget for fiscal year 2026-27 following months of work by city staff and direction from the elected body.

Deputy Mayor Jim O’Hara said, “It’s a pretty easy matter” to approve the final budget because it had been discussed in such depth before its formal approval at the June 17 meeting.

The overall operating budget draws on $158.5 million in revenue to fund $149.2 million in expenditures, according to city records. Debt service accounts for $5.5 million, while capital and work projects account for another $15.8 million.

Since the plan was introduced at the May 20 meeting, it has been adjusted ahead of final approval to add $33,000 to the General Fund operating budget to support economic development services, at the direction of the City Council.

The budget passed unanimously at the June 17 meeting.

The General Fund budgets $113.1 million in expenditures and services against $121.7 million in revenue, according to city documents. The plan includes a $2.4 million stabilization reserve and a $22.6 million contingency reserve.

Overall, the city anticipates the General Fund will have an unassigned ending balance of $744,400 by the end of the fiscal year.

The plan includes funding for four full-time city positions: a code enforcement officer, a facilities maintenance specialist, an urban forester and a lifeguard sergeant.

According to city staff, the new positions are intended to reduce the city’s reliance on outside contractors and bring additional services in-house. Most of the costs associated with the positions will be offset through redistributed contract funding and existing seasonal staffing funds.

The urban forester will oversee the city’s urban forestry program, including tree inspections, management of tree-related work orders, oversight of the city’s tree-trimming contractor and review of development plans for potential conflicts with existing trees. The city expects to end its private landscaping contract as part of the transition.

The lifeguard sergeant position converts an existing seasonal supervisory role into a permanent position, responsible for beach safety, code enforcement and emergency medical technician duties.

KIDS COOL off and enjoy the newly renovated Woodland Park Pool during its reopening celebration on June 15 in San Marcos. The nearly 50-year-old community pool reopened after a five-month renovation funded by Measure Q revenue. Courtesy photo/City of San Marcos

Woodland Park Pool now open after repairs

By Leo Place

SAN MARCOS — Woodland Park Pool has reopened just in time for summer following a five-month renovation project funded by the city’s Measure Q sales tax.

The pool had been closed to swimmers since the winter while crews completed renovations and reopened on June 15 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony hosted by San Marcos Mayor Rebecca Jones and members of the City Council.

The project replaced the pool’s deteriorated plaster with new plaster to extend the pool’s life and provide a more comfortable surface for swimmers. The project also added new tile finishes, accessibility upgrades, a new pool lift and a refreshed pool deck.

San Marcos funded the project with $363,000 generated by Measure Q, the city’s one-cent sales tax. Measure Q revenue is partially dedicated toward maintaining local parks, trails and community facilities to keep them safe, clean and well-maintained.

The nearly 50-year-old pool also features a diving area, water slides and rental cabanas, and serves as a site for seasonal programming and swim lessons in addition to recreational swimming.

Woodland Park Pool is located at 671 Woodland Parkway in San Marcos. The pool is open for recreational swim every day of the week, from noon to 4 p.m. Monday through Thursday and noon to 5 p.m. Friday through Sunday.

For more information about San Marcos city pools, visit sanmarcosca. gov/Parks-Recreation/ Pools-Programs.

O’side police add two drones to inventory

The City Council unanimously approved the Police Department’s addition of two drones and its invento-

ry of “military-grade” equipment as part of an annual state-mandated review.

For the past five years, police departments across California have complied with Assembly Bill 481, also known as the Military Equipment Use Policy Act. The law, which took effect Jan. 1, 2022, requires law enforcement agencies to develop a use policy for equipment the state classifies as “military-grade.”

The policy must be approved by the City Council, which also reviews the policy and equipment inventory annually, makes any necessary updates and accepts public comment.

According to Assistant Police Chief John McKean, the Police Department received no internal or external complaints regarding the use of its equipment between July 1, 2025, and the June 17 council meeting, and all equipment was used in accordance with department policy.

The Oceanside Police Department currently operates 16 drones capable of capturing images in lowlight conditions, with some also equipped with thermal imaging technology.

The department logged 396 flight hours across 1,933 flights over the past year. Of those, 1,816 were operational flights and 117 were training flights.

McKean said the drones are not used for neighborhood surveillance.

“It’s all based on calls for services,” he said. “That’s the only time we fly the drones – and preplanned SWAT warrants.”

McKean said the department plans to add two more drones to its inventory.

Other equipment covered under the policy includes a Lenco BearCat armored rescue vehicle, which was deployed twice during the past year.

The vehicle is typically used for preplanned SWAT warrants or incidents involving armed suspects.

The department also maintains a Crisis Negoti-

Free summer meals for families

By Samantha Nelson REGION — School

districts, city libraries and other organizations across the region are providing free summer meals for children and families in need during the school break. When school is out for the summer, many lower-income families face increased child care expenses and the loss of subsidized school meals. To help fill the gap, local school districts and nonprofits are offering free meals at sites throughout the region over the coming weeks.

Oceanside

The Oceanside Public Library’s “Lunch at the Library” program, which provides free meals for children and teens ages 18 and younger, has returned through Aug. 7 at three locations:

Park, 501 N. Rose Street, from 8:30 to 9 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Meals are also available through July 30 at Westside Park, 333 S. Spruce Street, from noon to 12:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

The Escondido Union School District, which serves elementary and middle schools, is also providing free summer meals at the following campuses:

• Conway Elementary, 1325 Conway Drive, through July 17 from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

ations Team vehicle, built on a Ford E-450 chassis, which was used 10 times in the past year, and a Mobile Command Vehicle, built on a 2024 Sprinter van chassis, which was used once. Unlike the BearCat, those vehicles are not armored.

The department’s inventory also includes “less-lethal” weapons, including 22 pepperball launchers, which were used twice last year; 22 less-lethal 12-gauge shotguns, which were used three times; and 27 less-lethal 40-millimeter launchers, which were used once.

McKean said all uses of less-lethal weapons involved noncompliant armed suspects.

— Samantha Nelson

Wayne Jack Senini Oceanside June 22, 2026

Steven Cyril Ackroyd San Marcos June 19, 2026

• John Landes Community Center Library, 2855 Cedar Road, from noon to 12:45 p.m.

• Joe Balderrama Park, 709 San Diego Street, from noon to 12:45 p.m.

• Civic Center Library, 330 N. Coast Highway, from 11 to 11:45 a.m.

The program is supported by the Oceanside Unified School District, Boys & Girls Clubs of Northwest San Diego, Friends of the Oceanside Public Library, Oceanside Public Library, California State Library and the Green Oceanside team.

Escondido

The Escondido Union High School District is offering free meals through Aug. 14 at Washington

• Rock Springs Elementary, 1155 Deodar Road, through July 17 from 8:15 to 9:15 a.m. and noon to 1 p.m. • Juniper Elementary, 1809 S. Juniper Street, through July 24 from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

• Mission Middle School, 939 E. Mission Ave, through July 24 from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

• Pioneer Elementary, 980 N. Ash Street, through July 24 from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater San Diego is also offering free summer meals to club members at its locations at 835 W. 15th Ave and 115 W. Woodward Ave. San Marcos

The San Marcos Unified School District is offering free summer meals for children 18 and younger

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Escondido budget posts surplus

Measure I funds ease city’s money woes

By Samantha Nelson ESCONDIDO

— The city’s financial outlook is improving, with staff expecting to close the current fiscal year at the end of June with an $8.7 million operating budget surplus, followed by a projected $5.5 million surplus next year, largely due to revenue generated by the city’s new sales tax.

The Escondido City Council unanimously approved the city’s 2026-27 operating budget on June 17. The new fiscal year begins July 1.

According to Finance Director Christina Holmes, the budget builds on investments made in the previous year and incorporates new revenue from Measure I, the city’s 1-cent sales tax initiative approved by voters in 2024, to fund two high-priority citywide initiatives: wildfire mitigation and traffic safety.

The wildfire mitigation initiative includes a new software tool that uses data to model wildfire behavior around the city, allowing first responders to identify areas most vulnerable to fire. The program carries a one-time cost of $60,000 and will be funded through Measure I revenue.

Of the two priorities, traffic safety received the larger investment. The city is allocating approximately $2.38 million in Measure I revenue toward traffic safety improvements, including $155,600 for a new motor officer, $311,200 for two traffic officers, $89,360 for a police traffic program coordinator, $415,000 for police vehicles and equipment, a $150,000 contribution to the Transportation and Community Safety Commission to advance high-priority projects, and a $1.6 million upgrade to the police safety suite.

The budget also includes approximately $1.475 million in new annual and one-time investments, including $250,000 for the November 2026 election, $50,000 for library consult-

ing services, and a $50,000 increase for maintenance and operations funded through the general fund. It also allocates $1.125 million in Measure I funding to complete updates to the city’s general plan and zoning code.

In addition to the new traffic enforcement positions, the budget funds a reinstated finance manager position and several new staff positions, including two deputy fire marshals, two network systems engineers, one network systems technician, one business analyst, one systems analyst, a lakes and open space supervisor, three park rangers converted from part-time to full-time status, one criminal intelligence analyst, one police officer focused on internet crimes against children, a police program coordinator for community enhancement, and a police program coordinator for sex offender registration compliance.

The city expects to close the current fiscal year with a nearly $8.7 million operating budget surplus, combining general fund and Measure I revenue, with $178.65 million in revenue and $169.9 million in expenditures.

For fiscal year 2026-27, the city projects a $5.5 million operating budget surplus, with $182.78 million in revenue and $177.27 million in expenditures.

The city also expects to collect more than $36 million in Measure I revenue by June 30 and approximately $36.6 million next year, an increase of more than $500,000.

“It all looks really good and very promising,” said Councilmember Judy Fitzgerald.

Councilmember Consuelo Martinez praised the investments in traffic safety.

“Traffic is a big issue to our community,” she said.

Martinez also encouraged residents to continue sharing their priorities through budget workshops, online surveys on the city’s website and other community meetings that seek public input on local projects.

While the operating budget reflects a positive financial turnaround for the city, particularly due to Measure I, staff cautioned that operating revenue still has not kept pace with the rising costs of providing city services.

The city’s long-term general fund plan continues to project annual deficits ranging from more than $6 million to $27 million by fiscal year 2042-43. Staff said Measure I is expected to mitigate the city’s structural budget deficit for at least the next 20 years, giving the city time to identify additional revenue sources.

County water agency proposes 3% rate hike

The San Diego County Water Authority on Monday proposed a 3% rate increase for 2027, with similar adjustments tentatively planned through 2032.

SDCWA leaders said while the rate hike was painful, it was actually below the national rate of inflation

and a significant decrease from earlier projections — at least partly due to two water-sharing agreements with other agencies signed this spring.

“We’re keeping our promise to working families across the region by using new revenues to minimize water rate impacts,” SDCWA General Manager Dan Denham said. “At a time when costs are rising across the board, the water authority is focused on making a real difference for San Diegans.”

The water authority inked a deal in April to supply an annual quantity of 10,000 acre-feet to the Eastern Municipal Water District for 21 years at a rate in year one of around $1,350 per acre-foot.

Additionally, Eastern will pre-purchase an additional 30,000 acre-feet for $19 million. All told, in the first five years of the agreement, the water authority would generate $74 million in new revenue.

The deal would begin with Eastern purchasing 6,240 acre-feet this year, then add around 950 acrefeet per year until the full annual quantity is reached in 2030. An acre-foot is the amount of water needed to cover one acre of land with one foot of water.

In March, the water authority and the Western Municipal Water District signed a similar long-term water supply agreement. Western will also receive a minimum of 10,000 acrefeet of water annually over the next 21 years, enough to supply around 30,000 Southern California households each year.

According to that deal, the partnership will generate $13.5 million annually in revenue for the San Diego County Water Authority, with the agreement expected to deliver around $100 million over the first five years after accounting for upfront payments.

The proposed rate increases were to be discussed during a public hearing before the water authority Board of Directors on Thursday.

— City News Service

MEASURE X CONTINUED FROM 3

knowledge and one another

• Lifeline Community Services’ Club Crown Heights, an after-school prevention program that includes La Escuelita for high school students and La Casita for younger children

• North County LGBTQ Resource Center’s Project Youth, which supports LGBTQ youth, and its Unicorn Homes program, which provides transitional housing for homeless or atrisk LGBTQ youth

• Poseiden Foundation’s “What’s Your Superpower?” program, a skateboarding-focused youth empowerment and sobriety initiative, and

• Native Pathways, a Native American-led nonprofit supporting Indigenous arts and education.

Additionally, the city allocated another $290,000 in Measure X funding to city-run after-school programs, including $100,000 for the Oceanside Public Library, $120,000 for Parks and Recreation, and $70,000 for the Oceanside Police Department’s at-risk youth program.

Altogether, the city is investing just over $1 million in Measure X funding into youth programs during the 2026-27 fiscal year, which begins July 1.

Despite unanimous approval, some council members questioned why certain after-school programs received more funding than others.

Deputy Mayor Eric Joyce suggested amending the motion to provide additional funding to Club Crown Heights, saying he believed it received less funding than comparable programs. The suggestion ultimately failed to gain support.

Staff explained that programs at John Landes and Libby Lake received additional funding to help cover overhead and facility rental costs.

“It’s important to me that whatever Libby Lake and John Landes are receiving that Lifeline is receiving equal,” said Councilmember Jimmy Figueroa, who previously worked for Project REACH

Libby Lake and represents the John Landes community in District 3. “I’m sitting here looking at this, asking why they are receiving $12,000 less, but if you’re saying that’s to cover the cost for the rent, then that makes sense.”

Gehr noted that all of the programs that applied were strong candidates, making it difficult for staff to determine both funding amounts and recipients.

“There just isn’t enough money to go around,” Gehr said, noting that staff ultimately prioritized programs addressing the most significant needs in their communities.

Joyce said Crown Heights is the city’s community with the highest levels of poverty.

There just isn’t enough money to go around.”

“The need for childcare and empowerment and mentorship is the deepest where we have our deepest poverty,” said Joyce, who represents District 1, where Crown Heights is located.

Mayor Esther Sanchez noted that the city has invested significantly more in Crown Heights than Measure X funding alone, including renovations currently underway at the resource center.

Councilmember Peter Weiss reminded the council that the city’s decision to select Interfaith Community Services over the San Diego Rescue Mission to operate the Oceanside Navigation Center increased costs to Measure X.

“When we decided to evict the San Diego Rescue Mission from the navigation center, we added a $1.6 million hit to Measure X,” Weiss said. “Had we not done that, those funds would be available for youth programs. By doing that, we impacted other programs that otherwise may have been funded.”

— Samantha Nelson

Family seeks missing Vista teen

By Leo Place

VISTA — A Vista family is asking the public for help locating 15-year-old Zeppelin Alo, who goes by "Eli" and has been missing since May 29.

According to his family, Eli was last seen wearing black pants, a beige T-shirt over a black long-sleeve shirt, black shoes, and a black beanie. He is White, with red curly hair and brown eyes, and is 5 feet 9 inches tall.

“Eli’s family is very concerned for his safety and is pleading for the public’s help in locating him,” The RAD Movement, an organization that supports families of missing children, said in a social media post.

Residents are asked to be on the lookout for Eli on all buses, trolley lines, and

North County Transit District systems, as well as at Westfield UTC, Washington Park in Escondido, and in Fashion Valley, The RAD Movement said.

There have been reports that Eli was last seen on June 4 near Fashion Valley Mall.

Anyone who sees Eli or has information about his whereabouts is asked to contact The RAD Movement at 619-904-0840 or 760-622-7937.

The case has also been assigned to the San Diego County Sheriff’s Office for investigation, Lt. Aloha Peters confirmed.

“Anyone with informa-

tion about this incident is asked to call the San Diego Sheriff’s Office. You can remain anonymous by calling San Diego County Crime Stoppers at (888) 580-8477,” Peters said.

Dozens of animals found at RSF site

A dog was found dead and dozens of other animals were removed from a Rancho Santa Fe property last week by county officials investigating a report of animal neglect.

County Animal Services officials said that while investigating possible neglect involving horses at a home on El Camino Real, officers responding to

Russell Bowman of Bowman Plant & Tree Care Specialists is lovingly referred to as San Diego’s “tree doctor extraordinaire.” Courtesy photo

Tree Doctor wins ‘Best of’ Award two years in a row

by The Coast News advertising

For over 40 years, Russell Bowman has been delighting residents of San Diego County with his plant and tree expertise.

So, it’s no wonder Bowman Plant & Tree Care Specialists have been named in the San Diego Union Tribune Community Press “Best of North County” voters’ poll for tree and plant care for a 2nd year in a row!

He is lovingly referred to as the San Diego “tree doctor extraordinaire” by his clients, Bowman is known for transforming sickly trees and gardens into Disneyesque wonderlands.

Using his own proprietary blend of organic biological nutrition, Bowman uses techniques he picked up during his time as a horticulturist at Disneyland

He’s done more than just care for sick plants and trees, he’s revolutionized both residential and commercial properties by the use of his organic fertilizer tanks that inject his proprietary formula through your irrigation systems.

He fills these magical fertigation

tanks monthly to keep your property looking healthy and vibrant all year long.

In a very short time, this program pays back through reduced water bills.

“When you give your body proper nutrition, it affects your overall health and boosts your immunity. so you don’t get sick. The same is true for plants and trees. Bowman feeds complete “nutrition delivery biology” derived from earthworm castings to replenish the missing healthy soil biology.

“This is the secret to keeping your property looking like a five-star resort.”

Russell is quick to point out that healthy plants and trees are also environmentally friendly. A healthy plant will be more efficient at photosynthesizing sunlight into oxygen and the healthy soil/compost helps bring down uses far less water.

He donates his time and expertise for the trees for the Point Loma Association and gardens at the Rock Church in Point Loma, Fort Rosecrans

National Cemetery, the YMCA, Barnes Tennis Center. Chili’s Restaurants, Stone Brewery in Escondido, and San Diego Botanic Garden.

He also served with the San Diego Rose Society in Balboa Park for 12 years. Russell enjoys giving clothes, food and toys for the Orphans in Tijuana

“My calling is to beautify the earth, making trees and plants healthy. The Master Gardener taught me everything 1 know I’ve learned that when you love something, it’s not something you have to do; it’s something you want to do

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the property June 17 found a dead dog inside the residence and several other animals showing “signs of medical issues, including being underweight and having skin and dental conditions.”

The animals were removed from the property and are being cared for at county shelters in Carlsbad and Bonita, according to the county.

The recovered animals included:

• Two horses

• One pony

• Four miniature horses

• Two goats

• Four geese

• 24 dogs

• One cat

In a statement, the county said, “The investigation into the case is ongoing, and no additional details are available at this time.”

— City News Service

County sues sushi franchise companies

San Diego County’s Office of Labor Standards and Enforcement has filed a lawsuit against a group of companies that operate sushi counters inside grocery stores throughout California, alleging they exploited workers by misclassifying them as independent contractors.

The lawsuit, filed last week in San Diego Superior Court, alleges the companies classified sushi chefs working at the counters as “independent contractor franchisees” while maintaining significant control over how the businesses operated.

Named as defendants are Ace Sushi Franchise Corp., Asiana Management Group, Advanced Fresh Concepts Franchise Corp., Fujisan Franchising and Fuji Food Products.

According to the complaint, the alleged misclassification allowed the companies to avoid providing statutory worker protections, including state and local minimum wages, overtime pay, paid sick leave, workers’ compensation coverage, and meal and rest breaks.

The lawsuit further alleges workers were required to cover business expenses such as transportation, equipment, ingredients and supplies.

County jobless rate falls in May

By City News Service

SAN

DIEGO

— San Diego County’s unemployment rate declined to 3.9% in May, down from a revised 4.1% in April and below the 4.1% rate recorded in May 2025, according to data released Wednesday by the California Employment Development Department.

The county’s unemployment rate compared with 4.7% statewide and 4.1% nationally during the same period.

Total nonfarm employment increased by 4,300 jobs between April and May, rising from 1,580,600 to 1,584,900. Agricultural employment also increased by 200 jobs.

Leisure and hospitality posted the largest monthly gain, adding 3,600 jobs.

Accommodation and food services accounted for 75% of that increase, with most growth occurring in food services and drinking places.

Four additional sectors added a combined 2,000 jobs. Construction led the group with 900 new jobs, including 700 in specialty trade contractors. Government, financial activities and manufacturing also recorded gains.

Meanwhile, trade,

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transportation and utilities; professional and business services; and private education and health services collectively lost 1,300 jobs during the month.

On a year-over-year basis, total nonfarm employment grew by 13,400 jobs between May 2025 and May 2026, while farm employment declined by 300 jobs.

Private education and health services led annual job growth, adding 15,400 positions. Within that sector, health care and social assistance gained 16,000 jobs, partially offset by a loss of 600 jobs in private educational services.

Three other sectors posted combined annual gains of 12,000 jobs. Leisure and hospitality accounted for the largest share, adding 7,100 jobs, while professional and business services and other services also saw increases.

Six sectors reported a combined loss of 14,000 jobs over the year. Government experienced the largest decline, shedding 8,100 jobs, including 7,100 federal government positions. Construction, trade, transportation and utilities, information, manufacturing and financial activities also recorded year-over-year losses.

“We allege that these chefs were not running their own businesses. Nearly every major decision, from recipes and food quality to schedules and production requirements, was dictated by the parent companies,” said Branden Butler, director of the Office of Labor Standards and Enforcement. “Workers routinely worked long hours, met the companies’ requirements for keeping counters stocked and kept operations running seven days a week.”

— City News Service

REGION — The average price of a gallon of selfserve regular gasoline in San Diego County dropped Wednesday for the 33rd time in 34 days, falling 2.2 cents to $5.581, its lowest amount since March 16.

The average price has fallen 58.7 cents over the past 34 days, according to figures from the AAA and Oil Price Information Service. It dropped four consecutive days, was unchanged May 26, then resumed decreasing the following day.

The average price is 12.9 cents less than one week ago and 55.3 cents lower than one month ago, but 90.1 cents more than one year ago. The 33-day streak of decreases to the national average price ended with an increase of two-tenths of a cent to $3.928. It fell 63.8 cents during the streak.

The national average price is 9.7 cents less than one week ago and 58.7 cents lower than one month ago, but 70.4 cents more than one year ago.

(Because we live here, too)

Solana Beach to set new rules for chickens, bees

By Leo Place

SOLANA BEACH —

The City Council provided initial feedback last week for the creation of new city regulations that would allow more residents to keep backyard chickens and beehives.

City code currently permits chickens in the city’s estate residential and low residential zones on properties of at least 20,000 square feet. Each property can have a maximum of 25 chickens, with 2,000 square feet of space required for each chicken.

Bee boxes, apiaries, and other maintained beehives are currently not allowed in the city’s code.

On June 10, city staff recommended code updates to make urban agriculture activities more accessible to residents. Over the years, several residents have advocated for the city to expand access to chickens in particular, due to the benefits they provide, such as fresh, affordable eggs, fertilizer for gardening, and composting food scraps.

Several council members said they are aware of residents illegally keeping chickens outside the allowed zones or keeping beehives, and said they would support loosening the current regulations.

“I personally get a lot of input on people wanting to do this … I'm certainly supportive in trying to expand and allow chicken coops in the neighborhoods,” said Councilmember Dave Zito.

Mayor Lesa Heebner said her husband maintains three beehives on their property that are technically illegal. She said that, in addition to being a fulfilling hobby, beekeeping supports the pollination of local plants and can provide residents with honey.

“[For] My husband, who is retired, this has provided an unbelievably wonderful hobby for him to learn about bees,” Heebner said. “It's a great hobby for a lot of seniors. We’re a monarch butterfly-friendly city, and we are a pollinator city, and so I think this helps.”

Solana Beach staff referenced regulations for beekeeping and chickens in other cities such as Encinitas, Oceanside, El Cajon, and San Diego. Based on the feedback shared by the council, formal code updates will be brought before the council in the coming months

When it comes to chickens, city staff recommended expanding current regulations to allow them in low-medium density residential zones, which would open them up to many more areas of the city.

“Adding these zones would impact all of the Santa streets, areas around Glenmont, North Granados, Seabright, and properties accessed from Fresca Street and Via Mil Cumbres,” said Associate Planner Tiffany Wade.

The majority of the council supported expanding to at least low-medium residential zones. Zito said he would also be open to al-

lowing them in medium residential areas.

“By excluding medium residential, we wipe out all of Eden Gardens, so nobody in Eden Gardens can have a chicken coop,” Zito said.

The council also discussed regulations for coop sizes, coop maintenance, and flock sizes. El Cajon and Encinitas each allow a maximum of 10 chickens per home, Oceanside allows six, and San Diego allows between five and 25, depending on the distance of the coop from other structures.

Solana Beach council members discussed setting a maximum of 1o chickens, which City Manager Alyssa Muto said should be more than enough for most properties.

Wade also said the city could set a minimum number of three or four chickens to ensure a healthy flock.

“Chickens are social animals with social hierarchies, and it’s unlikely a single chicken would thrive,” she said.

Unlike Solana Beach, other cities require a minimum amount of space per chicken rather than a minimum total lot size, staff said.

Staff recommended requiring 10 square feet of total space per chicken, including the combined coop and outdoor space, which is consistent with the cities of San Diego and Oceanside.

The current city code also requires coops to be at least 35 feet from adjacent buildings. Staff said the code could be changed to set minimum setbacks or another minimum distance.

Most coops could be permitted under the city’s accessory structure code, which would not require a building permit, staff said. Coops are also required to be predator-proofed, regularly cleaned, well-ventilated, and to provide adequate nesting structures.

Councilmember Jill MacDonald shared concerns about disturbances to other neighbors caused by chickens and bees.

She said that while some lots may appear large, especially in the estate residential zones, the usable areas where someone could actually have a coop or apiary

are much smaller, partially due to steep slopes, canyons, and sensitive habitat areas.

“I'm not a fan of the idea of letting everyone have chicken coops on those lots, or apiaries, without much further study of how this would be done and how the neighbors would approve of it and not just discover that there are 15 chickens living within sight of their bedroom windows,” she said.

For residents who want to keep chickens or bees, council members said it would be beneficial to require them to obtain sign-off from neighboring property owners, depending on the size of their lot.

“Perhaps on the smaller lots, maybe you get neighbors to sign off on bees and chickens,” said Councilmember Jewel Edson.

Staff also noted that individual HOAs could still prohibit chickens or bees even if they become permitted under the new regulations.

City code currently allows residents to have “chickens and other small fowl.”

Heebner said she would like to limit it to “chickens and fowl smaller than chickens” in order to prevent residents from having ducks, but allow them to still have quails and miniature breeds of chickens.

Roosters would not be permitted.

For apiaries, staff recommended allowing them in estate residential, low residential, and medium-low residential zones.

Wade said the city can follow San Diego County’s best management practices for beekeeping. These standards require hives to be placed 25 feet from the road and property lines, 35 feet from neighbors’ dwellings, and 150 feet from sensitive sites.

State law also requires beekeepers to register their hives with the local agricultural commission. Only docile bee species would be allowed.

Staff said the city would also require that hives be in a secure area, surrounded by a six-foot-tall barrier, and located near a water source. Hives would require a new queen to be introduced every

capping the number of beehives at two, but Heebner requested that the city allow three, provided the lot has sufficient space.

two years.

Beekeeping rules vary in other jurisdictions. Encinitas has some of the most permissive regulations, allowing up to two hives with no required minimum distance from other buildings or the public right-of-way.

Carlsbad does not set a cap on the number of hives, but does require a minimum distance of 150 feet from residences and buildings. San Diego allows three or more hives as long as they are 600 feet from a building and 100 feet from a public right of way.

City staff recommended

Mexican fruit fly quarantine expanded

Following recent detections of the pest in El Cajon and Spring Valley, the California Department of Food and Agriculture has expanded a Mexican fruit fly quarantine in San Diego County.

The quarantine now covers nearly 111 square miles and overlaps with an existing La Mesa quarantine area.

Efforts to eradicate the pest include releasing sterile male Mexican fruit flies, treating nearby properties with Spinosad, a naturally derived pest-control treatment, and removing fruit within 100 meters of locations where flies or larvae are found.

The quarantine restricts the movement of host fruits and plants for growers, wholesalers, retailers and nurseries. Home gardeners are urged to consume homegrown produce on-site and avoid transporting fruit off their property to help prevent the spread of the pest.

— City News Service

A map and additional information are available at the CDFA website. The affected areas include some or all of El Cajon, La Mesa, Lemon Grove, San Diego and Santee. According to San Diego County, state and federal agencies are working together to contain the infestation and support growers, wholesalers, retailers and home gardeners.

Pastaria Vivi’s secret ingredient is its culture

When Frank and I attended Pastaria Vivi's grand opening media event in Encinitas a few months ago, we left knowing there was much more to the Pastaria Vivi story than could be told in that brief introduction.

We recently returned for a deeper look at the rapidly growing concept, guided by co-owner Chef Brandon Jennings and Chef de Cuisine Harrison Axelrod, who had been busy leading the kitchen during our first visit.

Pastaria Vivi blends a specialty Italian retail shop, fresh pasta counter, casual dining destination and the area's first pasta subscription service under one roof.

Jennings, Axelrod, and co-founder William Treff bring experience from Michelin-recognized kitchens and some of San Diego's most respected dining rooms. Their combined expertise in pasta, bread, operations and culinary leadership is evident throughout the restaurant.

While the food was exceptional, what struck me most during our visit was the atmosphere. There is vibrant energy inside Pastaria Vivi. The kitchen hums with purpose, employees genuinely appear to enjoy working together and hospitality feels authentic rather than scripted. About an hour into our visit, I asked Jennings what makes Pastaria Vivi different.

"We have ethos," he said. "We are a family that takes care of each other. Hospitality, respect and teamwork are our pillars."

That philosophy extends beyond words. Employees receive a livable wage and benefits. Rather than encouraging gratuities, the restaurant simply asks guests to leave a positive review if they enjoyed their experience. The approach appears to be working. Jennings shared that the business has exceeded even his most optimistic projections, performing at more than double his original expectations since opening.

The food certainly supports their success!

During our grand opening visit, we were impressed by the house-made focaccia, burrata and pappardelle with rich bolognese. This time we explored additional menu favorites, including their meatball, ravioli and lasagna, while revisiting their exceptional focaccia.

Part of Jennings' culinary foundation was formed during his years working in the United Kingdom. Be-

day. Those lessons were evident in the restaurant's outstanding meatballs. Freshly ground daily in-house, the meat mixture incorporates approximately 20% cured meats that change daily, including items such as prosciutto, mortadella and salami. Combined with house-made mozzarella and house-made seasoned panko breadcrumbs, then gently mixed by hand, the result is a meatball that is both firm and remarkably tender.

The ravioli featured house-made pasta crafted from durum wheat imported from Italy and filled with ricotta, herbs and spices in a butter sauce. Equally impressive was the layered lasagna featuring housemade spinach pasta, fresh local tomatoes, mozzarella and 24-month Parmigiano Reggiano. Guests can also purchase lasagna by the pan as a take-and-bake offering for home entertaining.

batch gelato from Chino Farms.

Whether dining on the patio, enjoying a meal at the stadium-style pasta bar, picking up take-and-bake favorites or shopping for curated products from California and Italy, Pastaria Vivi delivers an experience that feels both authentic and innovative.

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fore returning to the United States, Jennings used an unexpected two-month gap in housing to travel throughout Tuscany, spending time

with Italian nonnas in Chianti, Lucca and Florence, learning techniques and traditions that continue to influence Pastaria Vivi to-

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al Plan will be held by the end of the year to meet state deadlines.

“Under the existing zoning, nobody’s coming in with applications,” said City Manager Ashley Jones. “We have to create an overlay zone with some additional accommodations for development in order for people to want to develop their property, otherwise there’s no incentive for them to do that.”

Mayor Tracy Martinez and council members John Spelich and Dan Quirk all live within 500 feet of three of the sites (sites 3, 4, and 5), which presents a conflict of interest under city regulations. Spelich was chosen via a name drawing to sit out of the discussion about those sites.

Council members recognized that developers already have the ability to propose density bonus projects on all sites, but said that setting site-specific zoning standards will provide a framework for potential affordable housing development.

“I hope the community understands that none of this is what we really want in terms of the character of Del Mar, but site-specific is gonna minimize the overall footprint,” said Councilmember Dan Quirk.

North commercial

In the north commercial zone, the city currently allows a maximum height of 26 feet and a floor area ratio

of 30%.

For each site, the consulting firm Ascent presented an analysis of the minimum density, floor area ratio (the ratio of total interior floor area to the site’s surface area), building height, and lot coverage required to accommodate a project with affordable housing units.

Ascent also presented conceptual designs for what projects on these sites could look like, including a developer-proposed density bonus project that would permit additional units beyond the base density.

City staff said that, at a minimum, sites in the north commercial zone would need to accommodate a height of at least 35 feet, or three stories, to make an affordable housing project feasible. The floor area ratios would also need to increase dramatically, to 83% at Site 1 and as high as 103% at Site 2.

Site 1 is a 0.8-acre site at 2236/2148 Jimmy Durante Boulevard, which is partially vacant and includes a small commercial building. At base density, the site could accommodate 16 units in a two-story, 26-foot-tall building, according to Ascent.

With a 50% density bonus, Site 1 could have a 24-unit project measuring three stories and 38 feet tall.

Site 2 at 2126 Jimmy Durante measures half an acre and currently includes warehouses. A base-density project could include 10 units, each two stories and 26 feet tall, and a density-bonus project could have

15 units across three stories, each measuring 35 feet tall.

Site 3 at 2120 Jimmy Durante is 0.9 acres and contains commercial and office spaces. With a 50% density bonus to the base density, the site could have 28 units in a three-story, 35foot building.

Site 4 at 2010 Jimmy Durante is 2.12 acres and could have a 50% density bonus project featuring 64 units in a three-story, 35foot building. It currently contains parking and commercial offices.

Site 5 is a 1.42-acre triangular lot at 2002 Jimmy Durante, containing commercial offices and a coffee cart pop-up. A 50% density bonus project could feature 43 units in a three-story, 40-foot building.

Ascent stated in their study that all five sites could be developed at the maximum density bonus without obstructing any scenic views. However, some council members questioned this. They claimed the consultant did not fully assess the potential impacts of ocean views on homes on

Heather Lane, which is elevated above the north commercial zone.

“Height is really impactful. You’re asking people, they could lose 25% of their property value. That’s a huge deal for people,” said Mayor Tracy Martinez.

Councilmember Terry Gaasterland said the city should try to maximize the FAR before allowing taller building heights, and asked that building heights be limited to 30 feet rather than the staff’s recommendation of 35 feet.

Staff explained that it’s technically possible to have a three-story project in a 30-foot building, but it would be very tight. Principal Planner Amanda Lee said the city could also analyze ways to increase the FAR in these areas.

City staff noted that because the entirety of the north commercial zone is in the floodplain, a three-story affordable housing project would need to have parking on the ground floor, followed by two floors of residential units above.

Lee said the city

learned this lesson with Watermark, a 50-unit development approved as a by-right project in 2022. Watermark is also in the north commercial zone, just across from sites 1 through 5 on the other side of Jimmy Durante Boulevard. Watermark obtained a density bonus for including 10 affordable units. Because of the existing floodplain, the height was permitted to increase to 48 feet and four stories to accommodate ground-floor parking while still allowing the desired total number of units. The floor area ratio for the project also grew from 30% to 129%.

“We know that this low floor area ratio and low height limit is just not suitable for doing affordable housing development when you’re in a floodplain context,” Lee said.

Professional

Two sites are being eyed for an affordable housing overlay in the professional commercial zone in the city’s downtown Village area. The two sites are located adjacent to one another at 807 and 853 Camino Del Mar, and are known respectively as sites 6 and 7.

Site 6 is a 0.3-acre site currently developed with a one-story commercial building. If developed with a density bonus, the site could accommodate a 9-unit, two-story project at a height of 26 feet, according to Ascent.

Site 7 measures 0.55 acres and has a two-story office building and surface

parking. A density bonus project could have 17 units between two stories, measuring 26 feet tall.

For both sites 6 and 7, staff found that affordable housing can be accommodated within the current maximum height of 26 feet. The floor area ratio would require less dramatic increases than in the north commercial zone, from 60% to 81% on Site 6 and 70% on Site 7.

Affordable housing could also be accommodated on-site without blocking scenic views, Ascent’s study found.

Ascent also presented three additional sites that the city will likely rely on in the 7th Cycle Housing Element, which begins in 2030. They include 832 Camino Del Mar, 322 8th Street, and a parking area at 10th Street and Camino Del Mar across from Del Mar City Hall.

The City Council opted not to include those sites in the affordable housing overlay zone at this time.

Staff said that if sites 1 through 7 roll over to the city’s 7th Cycle, any proposed projects with affordable units would have to be processed as by-right, meaning they could not be held to any subjective design standards. Martinez said she hoped HCD would show some leniency to cities.

“I also know that most cities are going to fall short, and there’s some hope that HCD will give some grace if we’ve done everything we possibly can,” Martinez said.

Songs, skating and sun with Bryce Wettstein

Encinitas native shares her passion for creativity

By Cameron Adams

Walking into the

Magdalena

Ecke YMCA Skate Park, Encinitas pro skateboarder Bryce Wettstein attracts a crowd.

Everyone wants to say hello and get an autograph from the two-time Olympian. Wettstein alternates between red, yellow and black markers depending on the surface.

“Every time I sign a board or sign something or just have an interaction, it feels like a place to pause,” she told The Coast News. “It’s like a good interruption. I always feel like it’s a very spiritual moment, where there’s more than one thing going on.

“Like, it’s suddenly just this conversation between two people and there’s so much going on. And I feel like that makes the world stop and just stand still.”

Wettstein gives every person their own message of hope, love and gratitude.

“You are a ray of sunshine,” she wrote on one helmet.

“Keep dreaming so big,” she wrote on the back of a Hawaiian shirt.

“I write so much in a day,” Wettstein said. “I’ll start off with morning journaling and then write messages and make paintings. Whenever I write, it’s like that moment of speaking a language to me. I can kind of transpose it and give it to someone else, which makes it a shared connection. I always feel like that’s what makes it so special.

“I find it fun to be able to write, too, because it’s such a different form of communication — because it feels deeper. It feels like a deeper connection. So that’s just one of my favorite things in the world.

“And getting to write their name, too, so you see it visually, and it becomes something that you can see. I love that.”

The Coast News caught up with Wettstein between the 2026 WST World Cup in Rome and the upcoming X Games League stops in Sacramento and Chiba, Japan, where she will compete against many of the world’s top skateboarders as part of the inaugural team-based series.

In addition to attending the Go Skate Day Family Night at the skatepark, she played concerts at Johnny Radz in Leucadia, The Roxy in Encinitas and the YMCA after School of Rock students finished performing.

For Wettstein, a stop in her beloved hometown of Encinitas offered a chance to recharge, even as a packed schedule left little time to slow down before the next leg of her journey.

Music Wettstein’s father, Max,

said she would play all night if possible.

At one point, Max helped Johnny Radz staff close for the night by taking chairs inside while his daughter continued playing.

Her mother, Donna, said Wettstein taught herself to play the ukulele and guitar and learned to sing

on her own.

“I don’t know where it comes from,” Donna said.

Bryce played both shows with friends and musical collaborators Marcelino Aguilar and Jesse London.

She performed a mix of covers, originals and medleys that blended the two.

She listed Blondie, Stevie Nicks, John Prine and Bonnie Raitt among her favorite artists.

Wettstein regularly freestyles raps in the middle of songs, often delivering specific messages to friends and loved ones in the audience.

Some of her original songs included “Grateful” and “All You Got to Do Is Shine,” which may as well be a statement of purpose.

Wettstein appears compulsively expressive, as if illuminated from within.

“There’s days where I get up, and I feel like, God, I have so much I want to say and do,” she said. “It’s that expression that – it’s for yourself – but it’s like I want to express so I can understand. That’s what it is. It’s the core value of music. It’s being able to literally express and feel like you can maybe get a little crazy, or be in a place that you’re unfamiliar with. Just so you can really,

Five-year-old Ethan Mikael approached Wettstein to ask whether she wanted to skate with him.

Ethan’s mother, Loren, said he had seen Wettstein around town and at the skatepark before.

“Mom, I know her,” Ethan said.

“Honey, everybody knows her,” Loren responded.

The YMCA is where Wettstein first started skating at age 5.

“She practically grew up at the Y,” Max said.

The YMCA remained a constant in Wettstein’s life as her skating career took off. Years later, the Wettstein family donated their hand-built backyard vert ramp to the Encinitas YMCA, a gesture of appreciation and support for the nonprofit that helped nurture their daughter’s love of skateboarding.

The impact of those early years at the Y extended beyond skating.

really understand and feel certain. I feel like music is the thing that makes me feel completely connected and certain that I am who I am in that moment.”

Wettstein blew bubbles and read poetry by Shel Silverstein at the Roxy. She folded origami hearts for attendees to match the hearts on her guitar and in her jewelry.

Wettstein was moved to tears after playing “Landslide” by Fleetwood Mac at Johnny Radz, and she apologized to the crowd as she composed herself.

“It’s okay,” Donna said. “That’s why you’re so good at what you do. You feel it.”

At one point, when a train passed by the outdoor show and blared its horn, London and Aguilar composed a spontaneous bluesy accompaniment to the rumbling cacophony.

“You’re kind of making where you are more presentable to how you would like it,” Wettstein said. “I think that’s what I love about everything – there’s so many different versions of ourselves, and there’s so many things I want to express.”

Skating

Wettstein’s playful expressiveness was not limited by the vocabulary choices of George and Charles Merriam or Noah Webster. When describing the hectic Go Skate Day event, she used a word that simultaneously acknowledged and embraced the craziness.

“Days like today, they capture the fun chaos,” she said. “It’s funny, we call it, ‘o-chaos.’”

At the event, Wettstein handed out decorative pencil erasers and skated in a bowl holding flowers for several runs. One of her younger fans presented her with paper flowers she had drawn herself.

“For a while, I felt like I just wanted to be different, and I didn’t realize that everyone’s different,” she said. “I used to just try to make up words or wear the craziest things just to constantly push the norm. And then I realized there’s no norm. You can just show up exactly how you feel and are. And that’s the biggest gift to all of us – just having fun.

“Now I’m 22, so I feel like I’m just so ready to be exactly who I am.” Wettstein said she sees creative similarities between music and skating in being present through a constant, unfolding state of becoming. She called the flow state “a privilege.”

“The coolest part of it — the music and the flow state or the skate runs — is you’re on this tangent, and then you pull yourself back, and you’re, like, ‘That was incredible,’” Wettstein said. “It’s really nice to be able to reflect on that. That’s probably the most beautiful part of the whole thing — the reflection. Because it gives you a sense of hope that it will always happen again, but in a new way.

“As soon as you decide, ‘I’m going to be present,’ everything else falls into place and everything lines up – like telephone lines. Everything lines up and somehow adjusts in ways beyond your control, but it feels like you’ve controlled it, somehow. I think it’s super nice that skateboarding does that for us, because you can just focus on one moment, and then the rest happens. Like a happenstance kind of thing.”

The joy of finding a quiet place in a garden

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It has been said that when you walk through your garden, you should have a place to rest. Your resting spot could be a comfortable chair placed under a tree to give shade from the morning sun.

My favorite piece of outdoor furniture when I lived in upstate New York was a well-worn, painted wicker chaise lounge. It had been passed on to me from one of my favorite gardeners. She had rested in the chaise in her large, half-acre flower garden for over 20 years.

By the time it got to me, most of the green enamel paint had chipped off. But with a new lounge cushion, it had a new life. Over the 10 years I was there, it gradually cracked its way back to a forest existence, as the pieces of wicker fell slowly to the ground.

If you have a favorite spot in your garden, or on your front porch, give yourself the permission to sit, really sit, for at least 15 minutes each morning in a comfortable chair. No phones, leave the dishes in the sink, and the laundry can wait.

For those of you famil-

iar with meditation, this is the perfect time to practice breathing techniques. Or if you keep a journal, write down your thoughts.

A time to reflect

A good friend of mine who lives in farm country in upstate New York, has developed her own morning ritual.

Jennifer Wardell describes her practice: “I get up before the rest of the family does and sit with my ducks. I have two that play in the front yard with me, chasing each other around the yard. I read from my Bible study literature; this is my time with God.”

Whether you have a spiritual piece of literature to read or just sit quietly

and watch the birds, make the early morning your own time.

A nature break

Another friend, a busy acupuncturist, has given herself permission to take long lunch breaks. Renata Reed shared her secret: “I bought myself a membership to the San Diego Bo-

tanic Garden (in Encinitas). It’s very close to my office, so I take a long lunch break on Fridays.

"I walk up to the Lily Pond that is always full of turtles. As they frolic among the lily pads, my concerns of the day fade away. Then I pass through the Bamboo Forest that provides welcome shade on a hot day. By the time I get back to work,

I am refreshed and energized.”

Botanic Garden offers relaxation and activities

The garden is open six days a week, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and is closed on Tuesdays. The property includes over 30 acres of themed gardens with 4 miles of ocean views. Twenty-nine themed gardens represent 15 regions of the world.

• SUMMER NIGHTS: Thursdays, 4-8 p.m., through Aug. 6. Summer concerts in the gazebo with a picnic area available if you want to bring your dinner.

• CLASSES AND AC-

TIVITIES: Children’s classes, outdoor yoga, bird walks, garden tours and adult classes are listed each month. The Conservatory hosts tours of the greenhouse featuring thousands of rare and unusual plants grown indoors. Call 760-436-3036 for weekly events and classes, and reserve tickets for Summer Nights and all classes at www.sdbg.org. The garden is located at 300 Quail Gardens Drive, Encinitas.

Jano Nightingale is a horticulturist and Master Gardener who teaches vegetable gardening at the Carlsbad Senior Center. Call 442-339-2650 to register for her class. Contact her at janosgarden@gmail.com.

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JUNE 26

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. $17-$25, through July 5 at the Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd, Del Mar.

ALL ABOUT PALM TREES

Artists of all skill levels can learn to paint tropical palm tree scenes in acrylics during a guided workshop designed to inspire creativity in a relaxed setting. $55.20, 5 p.m. June 26 at CoLabCrafts, 143 W. Grand Ave, Escondido.

‘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, through June 28 at North Coast Repertory Theatre, 987 Lomas Santa Fe Drive, Suite D, Solana Beach.

FRANCES DILORINZO

Comedian Frances Dilorinzo headlines Last Laugh Friday, an evening of stand-up comedy hosted by Mark Christopher Lawrence and featuring nationally touring comedians Carlos Kotkin and Chris Angell. $25, 7 p.m. June 26 at The Bornemann Theatre, 555 Deer Springs Road, San Marcos.

LEGOLAND WORLD CUP

Legoland California Resort’s limited-time FIFA World Cup 2026 Experience features interactive soccer challenges, Lego building activities, photo opportunities and Lego versions of international soccer stars in a family-friendly celebration of the world’s biggest tournament. $69 (included with park admission), 10 a.m. June 26 at Legoland California Resort, One Legoland Drive, Carlsbad.

JONI SANCHEZ

Singer-songwriter Joni Sanchez and her five-piece Latin band perform cumbias, huapangos, corridos and norteñas as part of the free Música en la Plaza concert series. Free, 7 p.m. June 26 at Lyric Court, 338 N. Escondido Blvd, Escondido.

DISCO NIGHT

North City’s Dancing in the Street series continues with a disco-themed evening featuring live performances, dance lessons, open dancing and music alongside the district’s weekly

farmers market. Free, 6 p.m. June 26 at North City, 250 North City Drive, San Marcos.

‘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.

RUNESABER

San Diego heavy metal band Runesaber blends elements of 1980s thrash and power metal with fantasy-inspired storytellinG. 7 p.m. June 26 at The Roadies Brewing Co., 1495 Poinsettia Ave, Unit 148, Vista.

PATTI ANDRE EXHIBIT

Photographer Patti Andre will showcase a collection of fine art photography during a monthslong exhibit. Free, on display through June 27 at Rancho Santa Fe Library, 17040 Avenida de Acacias, Rancho Santa Fe.

CHARITY GOLF

The Frontwave Foundation’s third annual charity golf tournament will raise funds for its Summer Backpack Drive, which provides school supplies to foster children, while offering golf, contests, raffles and a post-tournament gathering. $100, registration begins at 9 a.m. June 26 at Emerald Isle Golf Course, 660 S. El Camino Real, Oceanside.

JUNE 27

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 its grounds before the building is rededicated. Free, 9 a.m. June 26 through July 11 (except Sundays) at the San Diego California Temple, 7474 Charmant Drive, San Diego.

2KINETIC

Electronic duo 2KINETIK blends jungle, drumand-bass and beat music into a high-energy live performance showcasing tracks from its debut EP and other original material. 8 p.m. June 27 at Aztec Brewing Company, 2330 La Mirada Drive, Suite 300, Vista.

FREE E-BIKE SAFETY CLASS

Youth ages 12 to 16 can learn safe riding techniques, traffic rules and hazard awareness during a free hands-on e-bike safety course featuring classroom instruction, skills drills and supervised street riding.

Free, 1 p.m. June 27 at Magdalena Ecke Family YMCA Gymnastics Center, 2261 Cosmos Court, Carlsbad.

BACK TO THE GARDEN

“Back to the Garden” celebrates the music of Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young with a live concert featuring acclaimed musicians performing the group’s classic folk-rock songs and harmonies. $43.20-$72, 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. June 27 at California Center for the Arts, Escondido, 340 N. Escondido Blvd, Escondido.

JUNIOR GOLF CAMP

Junior golfers can develop their full-swing, short game and putting skills through instruction, drills and on-course play in a summer camp designed to build fundamentals while emphasizing fun and peer interaction. Equipment, range balls and lunch are included. $95 single day or $320 for a four-day camp, 9 a.m. to noon Monday through Thursday at Brickmans Restaurant & Bar, 1750 San Pablo Drive, San Marcos.

DEATH CAFE

Death Cafe invites community members to gather for an open conversation about death and mortality in a welcoming setting designed to encourage reflection, education and connection. Free, 10 a.m. June 27 at Seaside Center for Spiritual Living, 1613 Lake Drive, Encinitas

JABE AMATO

Guitarist Jabe Amato performs a mix of classic rock, funk, punk, soul, jazz and R&B as part of the Carlsbad City Library’s free Saturdays in the Courtyard concert series. Free, 5 p.m. June 27 at Carlsbad City Library Central Library, 1775 Dove Lane, Carlsbad.

FAIRVIEW CANYON & CO

Fairview Canyon and a lineup of guest musicians celebrate the West Coast singer-songwriter sound of the 1960s and ‘70s with performances inspired by artists such as Crosby, Stills & Nash, Joni Mitchell, The Eagles and James Taylor. $32.50, 7 p.m. June 27 at The Bornemann Theatre,

of sustainability-focused exhibits, plant-based food, environmental education, live music and family-friendly activities. Free, noon on June 28 at Encinitas Community Park, 425 Santa Fe Drive, Encinitas.

ANTIQUE MALL POP-UP

The Encinitas Antique Mall celebrates summer with a vintage-themed popup event featuring outdoor vendors, a DJ spinning vinyl records, food, flowers and special sales throughout the mall. Free, 10 a.m. June 28 at Encinitas Antique Mall, 211-A S. El Camino Real, Encinitas.

an intimate “Eagles Unplugged” concert featuring the legendary rock group’s greatest hits and signature harmonies. $25.50-$49, 7 p.m. July 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29 at Welk San Diego Theatre, 8860 Lawrence Welk Drive, Escondido.

SALINAS ROAD

Acoustic duo Salinas Road brings its blend of folk and Americana to the Cardiff-by-the-Sea Library, performing original songs marked by rich harmonies, acoustic guitar work and heartfelt storytelling. Free, 7 p.m. July 1 at Cardiff-bythe-Sea Library, 2081 Newcastle Ave, Encinitas.

555 Deer Springs Road, San Marcos.

LIGHT-UP LANTERNS

Children can create their own colorful handmade lanterns during this hands-on crafting workshop designed to encourage creativity and artistic expression. $28.52, 10:30 a.m. June 27 at CoLabCrafts, 143 W. Grand Ave, Escondido.

MAINLY MOZART

The Mainly Mozart All-Star Orchestra Festival brings together concertmasters and principal musicians from many of the nation’s leading orchestras for a week of performances led by Music Director Michael Francis. $25-$250, 7 p.m. June 27 at Baker-Baum Concert Hall at The Conrad, 7600 Fay Ave., La Jolla.

CACTUS & SUCCULENTS

The Palomar Cactus and Succulent Society hosts its monthly meeting featuring a presentation by Tony Rangel, head arborist at the Edwin & Frances Hunter Arboretum at Palomar College. Free, 11:30 a.m. June 27 at Grace Presbyterian Church, 1450 E. Vista Way, Vista.

RUN FOR RARE 5K

The Seq it Forward: Run for Rare 5K and Fun Run supports iHope’s mission to expand access to genetic testing and follow-up care for children and families affected by rare diseases. $23.60-$50.45, 8 a.m. June 27 at the Coast to Crest Trail, 15551 San Andres Drive, Del Mar.

CIHUATL: I WOMAN

Soatsintle presents “Cihuatl: I Woman,” a dance production exploring Mexican mythology and the stories of women throughout history through a blend of pre-Hispanic and contemporary dance. 7 p.m. June 27 at California Center for the Arts, 318 N. Escondido Blvd., Escondido.

JUNE 28

ECOFEST ENCINITAS

EcoFest Encinitas brings together environmental organizations, green businesses and community members for an afternoon

JAZZ EVENSONG

Jazz Evensong offers a unique blend of jazz rooted in the context of Anglican meditation and prayer. Free and open to the public. 4 p.m. on June 28 at St. Michael’s-by-the-Sea Episcopal Church, 2775 Carlsbad Blvd, Carlsbad.

JUNE 29

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. June 29 at Rustic Root, 343 S. Highway 101, Suite 100, Solana Beach.

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. June 29 through July 10 at Brooks Theatre, 217 N. Coast Highway, Oceanside.

JULY 1

BRAWLEY, NENA ANDERSON

Country singer-songwriter Brawley joins Nena Anderson, Adrian Demain and an all-star band for an evening of original songs and classic country favorites by artists such as Merle Haggard and Faron Young.

8 p.m. July 1 at 1st Street Bar, 656 S. Coast Highway 101, Encinitas.

GUIDED MEDITATION

Participants of all experience levels are invited to enjoy a free guided meditation session led by Linda Langhorn and Lawrence Coleman using ActualDesign Lightwork tools. Free, noon July 1 at San Elijo Nature Center, 2710 Manchester Ave, Cardiff-by-the-Sea.

THE LONG RUN

The Long Run, widely regarded as one of North America’s premier Eagles tribute bands, performs

JULY 2

ZOLTAN KASZAS

Award-winning 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. 7 p.m. July 2 at Grand Comedy Club, 340 E. Grand Ave, Escondido.

JULY 3

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.

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.

MEMPHIS SOUL REVUE

The Memphis Soul Revue of San Diego brings classic soul favorites 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.

O’side awards opioid lawsuit funds

By Samantha Nelson OCEANSIDE —

The city has set aside funding from a state opioid remediation program, which uses money from a national settlement with a prescription opioid manufacturer and several pharmaceutical distributors, for local organizations providing drug prevention and treatment services.

In 2021, Janssen Pharmaceuticals and opioid distributors McKesson, AmerisourceBergen and Cardinal Health finalized a $26 billion settlement for their role in the nation’s opioid epidemic.

States nationwide are receiving funds from that settlement, including California, which is slated to receive $2.05 billion over 18 years for opioid abatement and remediation efforts focused on prevention, intervention, harm reduction, treatment and recovery services.

Oceanside uses its share of the settlement funds for the Oceanside Drug-Free Initiative, which earlier this year sought proposals for targeted intervention programs to discourage local youth from using drugs.

According to staff, some Oceanside communities continue to face challenges related to gang involvement, youth violence, drug experimentation and abuse, poverty, and other high-risk behaviors. Additional factors that place some local youth at risk for substance use disorders include a higher juvenile crime rate than comparable cities, lower graduation rates, limited access to affordable after-school programs, and a notable percentage of youth with learning disabilities.

This year, Oceanside

awarded $340,000 to six organizations:

• $50,000 to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Northwest San Diego for Healthy Minds, an evidence-based national program that educates middle and high school students about substance use disorders;

• $150,000 to Lifeline Community Services for We Rise, the only youth substance use disorder treatment program in Oceanside;

• $50,000 to the North County LGBTQ Resource Center for Thrive Out Loud, an after-school program focused on preventing substance use disorders among LGBTQ youth;

• $25,000 to the Mano a Mano Foundation for a Spanish-language opioid prevention program;

• $25,000 to TrueCare for its peer-to-peer advocacy and referral program; and

• $40,000 to Vista Community Clinic for 420 Remix, a youth substance use disorder prevention program offered in local schools.

Both city staff and the mayor emphasized that the state program has strict requirements for service providers seeking funding.

“The requirements are really high,” said Mayor Esther Sanchez.

Sanchez encouraged city staff to continue working with Poseiden Foundation’s Micaela Ramirez, who applied for funding for her organization’s programming but was not selected for a Drug-Free Initiative grant this year.

“Ms. Ramirez has incredible contacts with our youth, especially those at risk of becoming addicted,” Sanchez said.

Ramirez said she is

hopeful that her nonprofit, which seeks to inspire children to pursue their goals through skateboarding, will secure funding in the future.

“I want to see how I could meet those requirements for next year,” she said. “I want to expand what we do, and see how we can make an impact.”

Councilmember Jimmy Figueroa said he was pleased to see Lifeline Community Services among the organizations receiving funding.

“Their case managers are the best that we have here in North County,” he said.

Looking ahead, Deputy Mayor Eric Joyce asked for a broader discussion about funding for youth programs, noting the city’s anticipated growth in cannabis business tax revenue as more businesses come online, including future storefront dispensaries.

Tax audit, rideshare measures to November ballot

California voters will decide two newly qualified statewide ballot measures in November, one aimed at increasing oversight of special tax-funded programs and another that would expand rideshare company liability and impose new safety requirements.

Secretary of State Shirley N. Weber announced this week that both initiatives gathered enough valid signatures to qualify for the Nov. 3, 2026, general election ballot. Both are scheduled to be certified June 25 unless withdrawn by their proponents.

One measure would amend the California Con-

stitution to require recurring audits of programs funded by statewide special taxes approved after Jan. 1, 2026. Special tax measures placed on the ballot through the initiative process would also require a pre-election audit of programs slated to receive funding.

The proposal would also prohibit new state taxes enacted after Jan. 1, 2026, from being excluded from California’s voter-approved state spending limit.

A fiscal analysis by the Legislative Analyst’s Office and Department of Finance found the measure’s overall fiscal impact is unknown. The measure’s proponent is Sacramento attorney Kurt R. Oneto.

The second initiative would classify rideshare companies as common carriers under California law, requiring a heightened standard of care to protect passengers.

The proposal would hold rideshare companies legally responsible for sexual misconduct committed against riders or drivers, regardless of whether drivers are classified as independent contractors. It would also require monthly reports on sexual misconduct incidents, rider notifications of known risks and annual fingerprint-based background checks for drivers.

The initiative exceeded the required 546,651 valid signatures. Fiscal analysts estimated it could increase state costs by tens of millions of dollars annually for background checks, court proceedings and regulatory oversight.

The measure’s proponent is Sacramento attorney James C. Harrison.

— City News Service

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at San Marcos Elementary School, 1 Tiger Way. Breakfast is served from 7:45 to 8:15 a.m. and lunch from 11:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. through July 31. Meals are also available at Baypoint Preparatory Academy, 520 E. Carmel Street. For service dates and times, call Shelley Hovencamp at 951-956-0403.

Vista

The Vista Unified School District is providing free summer meals:

• Alamosa Park Elementary, 5130 Alamosa Park Drive, Oceanside, through July 31 from 8 to 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

• Breeze Hill Elementary, 1111 Melrose Way, Vista, through July 31 from 8 to 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

• Foothill Oak Elementary, 1370 Oak Drive, Vista, through July 31 from 8 to 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

• Maryland Elementary, 700 North Ave, Vista, through July 31 from 8 to 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m.

• Rancho Buena Vista High School, 1601 Longhorn Drive, Vista, through July 2 from 8 to 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

• Vista High School, 1 Panther Way, Vista, through July 17 from 7:30 to 8 a.m. and noon to 12:45 p.m.

• Former VIDA site, 740 Olive Ave, through July 31 from 8 to 8:30 a.m. and noon to 12:30 p.m.

• Boys & Girls Club of Vista, 410 W. California Ave, through Aug. 9 as part of the club’s summer pro-

gramming.

Carlsbad

The Carlsbad Unified School District is providing meals on a first-come, firstserved basis at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Carlsbad, 3115 Roosevelt Street, from noon to 1 p.m. Monday through Friday, and at Jefferson Elementary School, 3743 Jefferson Street, from 11 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesday through Friday.

Fallbrook

Families in and around Fallbrook can find free summer meals at the following locations:

• De Luz Schoolhouse, 40550 De Luz Murrieta Road

• Fallbrook STEM Academy, 405 W. Fallbrook Street

• Potter Junior High, 1743 Reche Road

• Mary Fay Pendleton Elementary, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, 110 Marine Drive

• North County Boys & Girls Club, 445 E. Ivy Street

• Village View County Park, 831 E. Fallbrook Street

• Frazier Elementary, 1835 Gum Tree Lane

• San Onofre Elementary, 200 Pate Road, San Clemente Call individual locations for meal service dates and times.

Other Resources

San Diego County Library branches will also host food pantries with partner organizations throughout the summer.

Feeding San Diego maintains an online map of locations where families can access free food assistance during the summer months.

JOIN THE VISTA SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT VOLUNTEER PATROL

The Volunteer Patrol of the Vista Sheriff’s Station performs home vacation security checks, assists with traffic control, enforces disabled parking regulations, patrols neighborhoods, schools, parks and shopping centers and visits homebound seniors who live alone for the community of Vista & portions of the county’s unincorporated areas. Volunteers must be at least age 50, be in good health, pass a background check, have auto insurance, and a valid California driver’s license. Training includes a mandatory two-week academy plus training patrols. The minimum commitment is 6 hours per week & attendance at a monthly meeting. erested parties should contact Administrator Brian Ross to arrange an information meeting. (760) 940-4434

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Two kids on the block

Ican still recall the summer day when I met the gremmie. He had spiky hair and was tanned, fit, talkative and very funny. He said he had just turned 13 and that he and a few of his friends were the future of surfing.

I was writing surf stories at the time, and so I knew what was coming next. “You should,” he said, “do a story on the groms.” When I asked who he had in mind, he mentioned Kenny Clemmons, Todd Martin and himself. No surprise there.

He paddled out and surfed like a grommet — fast, jerky and bouncy with a few solid turns thrown in to prove that he could indeed be everything he claimed he would be. His name was Brad Gerlach (pronounced Gerrlock).

A few years later, I met another gremmie of 13. He was a longboarder, and while he spoke a lot, little of his verbiage concerned his own surfing. The kid, Joel Tudor, would, through his precocious surfing, nearly single-handedly bring traditional longboarding back into focus.

By age 18, the gremmie, Gerlach, had become a known and feared competitor called “Gerr.” I remember the day he served notice to the surfing world by winning a major event in Oceanside. The kid had hit the big leagues.

While Gerr was a phenomenal surfer by any standards, I sensed something most good surfers of the age (the early to mid-‘80s) lacked — a flow between moves. I suggested Gerr meet my lifelong friend, the absolute king of flow, Skip Frye.

That introduction marked the beginning of a movement that led Gerr to become the amazing surfer he is today. Power, timing, guts and style combined to place him among the best surfers of our time.

In 1990, I directed a surf movie, “On Safari to Stay,” starring the other gremmie, Joel Tudor. I had never seen anyone like him — so fast, perfectly balanced and able to find the tube even on a 9-foot longboard.

Over the years, both Gerr and Joel have helped reinvent surfing, each in their own ways.

While Gerr made a name for himself through his brilliant power flow and by riding some of the world’s biggest waves, Joel brought style and grace back to a world that greatly needed them.

Happy 35th anniversary, Holly Bishop!

Some businesses survive by being big.

Others are the lowest-cost providers.

The best ones survive because people trust them.

Take Bishop Insurance Service, for example, now celebrating 35 years of helping individuals, families, and businesses navigate the confusing world of insurance.

Full disclosure: I’m Holly Bishop’s client. I also have tremendous respect for the work she does. If I didn’t, I wouldn’t be writing this column.

The truth is, I hate talking about insurance. Health, Medicare, life, workers’ compensation,

Odd Files

Tax Dollars at Work

A recently released video from the Pasadena Police Department shows one officer shooting another during what Police Chief Gene Harris categorized as “unsafe and out-of-policy horseplay.”

On June 15, the Los Angeles Times reported that during the incident, which occurred on Sept. 7, 2025, a police cruiser entered a department parking garage, where two uniformed officers were standing near a police SUV. In a move described as “inappropriate,” one of the standing officers drew his handgun and pointed it at the cruiser before putting it away and smiling with his fellow officer. In response, the driver drew his own weapon, which discharged and hit the first officer in the shoulder. That officer has since recovered from his injuries, and the one who discharged his weapon is no longer with the department.

The incident sparked an internal investigation, and the video was kept under wraps to protect the integrity of the investigation. It was released only after new evidence came to light that led to additional officers being put on leave.

“This type of unprofessional behavior is unacceptable and cannot be tolerated,” Pasadena Mayor Victor Gordo said. “The police chief assures me the incident has been thoroughly investigated and appropriate discipline taken, and I support the chief’s decisions.” [LA Times, 6/15/26]

Artsy Fartsy

A pop-up museum in Paris is taking an unusual approach, The Seattle Times reported on June 16. Rather than offering visitors visually pleasing paintings or sculptures, the Pont Neuf Cavern aims to stimulate guests’ sense of smell. French street artist JR -- the French Banksy

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homeowners, auto…who’s got TIME for that crap? Just thinking about it makes me want to crawl under the kitchen table with a flashlight and a stress ball.

Founded in 1991, Holly’s company built its reputation the old-fashioned way: by answering and returning calls, explaining things clearly, and treating clients like people, not pol-

-- is behind the new installation on the Pont Neuf Bridge, Paris’ oldest bridge, completed in 1607. As visitors enter the artificial cavern, they’re met with the smell of petrichor, carefully crafted by olfactory expert Sarah Bouasse.

“Usually I cross here without looking up once,” said 67-year-old retiree Michel Dupre. “Today I felt the stones under my feet. And smelled them too. It makes you walk like a child again.” The smells progress as visitors make their way through the tunnel, and a soundscape by Thomas Bangalter of Daft Punk and digital art by JR round out the experience. The exhibition will close June 28. Until then, admission is free, and visitors can enter any time of day or night.

[Seattle Times, 6/16/26]

• One Scottish woman’s home has become a local attraction after she decorated it to look like Barbie’s Dreamhouse, the Mirror reported on June 9. Nicole Watt, 27, of Carluke, Scotland, says she was inspired by the Barbie fans in her life: her three young daughters. Watt says she spent six months and 5,000 pounds on the transformation, which inclu00ded a Barbie-themed mannequin, palm tree, dressing table, surfboard, pink disco ball, flamingos and beach toys.

She had some help, though: “The girls’ papa and gran made the house, the surfboards, pantries, lampposts and palm trees -- everything Barbie requires,” Watt said. The display was constructed as part of a local commu-

icy numbers.

That’s almost revolutionary thinking in today’s world!

Holly makes dealing with insurance almost pleasant, while remaining focused on helping little guys navigate the inevitable challenges.

She started as a file clerk and moved her way up. So she understands customer service, administration, claims, and the needs of families and businesses.

New Yorkers would call her a “Mensch!” – an upstanding person.

Folks know she cares about them. Best of all, she speaks in plain English.

Customers describe

nity celebration day, and she plans to take it down as soon as the scaffolding needed for the dismantling arrives, though her children would prefer otherwise. “They don’t want it to go down,” Watt said. “They think they can invite their friends over and stay there.” Locals have been largely supportive of the display, with some even driving by to take photos, and the home has gone viral on social media.

“This has been a lovely effort for her girls and the neighborhood,” one commenter said. “Surely she doesn’t have to take it down yet. It’s so bright and cheerful.” [The Mirror, 6/9/26]

Play One on TV

Derek Schaufus, 30, of Palm Bay, Florida, was arrested on June 8 for obstruction by a disguised person and practicing law without a license, WKMG News 6 reported on June 11.

Back in April, officers in Brevard County pulled over a woman during a traffic stop and discovered a controlled substance in her car. The woman called a friend of a friend, who claimed he was a lawyer.

Enter Schaufus, who appeared on the scene in a suit and tie, claiming to be certified to practice law in both Georgia and Florida, and attempting to negotiate a deal for his “client.” He could not, however, produce his credentials when officers pressed him.

Further investigation revealed that Schaufus was, in fact, not a lawyer, and he was placed under arrest. [WKMG News 6,

The World Around Us

Holly as “helpful,” “knowledgeable,” “professional,” and “patient,” saving the day while going above and beyond!

And while everyone talks about customer service, Holly’s been delivering it consistently for decades.

Perhaps that’s why she still has clients who started with her on her first day in business.

And did I mention her local connections? Holly’s from Oceanside and lives in Fallbrook. There’s no automated phone trees or staff three time zones away.

I don’t know about you, but I find it refreshing to have the boss’ personal cell phone number for my ques-

6/11/26]

Banana Chip Bandit

Annette Nichols, 59, of Vero Beach, Florida, was arrested following a crime spree that lasted weeks, The Smoking Gun reported on June 9. Her charge? Stealing $300 worth of banana chips from two different Publix supermarkets.

“It should be important to note that due to this ongoing theft of banana chips, [the Publix deli manager] has limited the amount of banana chip stock he puts on the shelf,” the arrest affidavit said. Nichols allegedly stole 13 bags of chips altogether by simply not scanning them when she used the supermarkets’ self-checkout stations to pay for her other groceries.

Nichols was convicted in 2024 for retail theft from a nearby Walmart. After her most recent arrest, she was released from jail after paying the $150 bond on the misdemeanor charge. [The Smoking Gun, 6/9/26]

Drunk Kayaking

A 63-year-old man from Canada’s Northwest Territories has been charged with impaired operation of a vessel and refusal to provide a breath sample after being caught trying to kayak while drunk.

In what the RCMP call a “bizarre incident,” the man allegedly stole a kayak and used a snow shovel to paddle around Lake Marion, the CBC reported on June 12. The kayak’s owner alerted police about the missing vessel, and when police arrived, they found the man in the water, evidently too intoxicated to make it to shore himself.

They rescued him from the water, then promptly arrested him. “On the water, the risks are higher; conditions can change quickly, there’s limited equipment, and response times are often longer, which makes these incidents especially dangerous for both those involved and for emergency responders,” RCMP Cpl. Kevin Kim said. [CBC News, 6/12/26]

Rude Awakening

A 62-year-old man in

tions. So, as an anniversary gift to my friend Holly, I suggest this: whether it’s Medicare decisions, wildfire-related homeowner’s issues, business liability concerns, or simply finding affordable health coverage, call her. She’s a real person… not an 800 number or a chatbot.

She has no slick advertising or catchy slogans. But when it comes to relationships, consistency, and reputation, there are few better. 35 years in the business prove it. And tell her the Man with the Hat sent you. With that said, I wish you a week of profitable marketing.

Sarasota, Florida, had a rude awakening on June 9 when a Ford F-150 crashed into his bedroom, pinning him under the truck, Yahoo! News reported. The Florida Highway Patrol say the 54-year-old driver, who ran a stop sign before leaving the road and ramming into a nearby home, was not impaired but likely distracted or asleep at the wheel.

Neighbor Robert Bohn ran over when he heard the noise and only knew the man in the bedroom was still alive when he responded to Bohn. Emergency personnel were able to extract the man from under the truck, and he remains in the hospital. Charges are pending for the driver, who survived, and the investigation is ongoing.

Oddly enough, Bohn says this is not the first time something like this has happened in the neighborhood -- his own home has been hit before, and the victim had experienced near misses in the past, leading him to install wooden posts in front of his house to try to act as a deterrent. The county even put up reflective warning signs in the neighborhood, which evidently failed to stop the driver. Bohn hopes the next step is for the country to construct physical barriers at the intersection. [Yahoo! News, 6/12/26]

CITY OF ENCINITAS

PUBLIC NOTICE OF ORDINANCE ADOPTION

ORDINANCE NO. 2026-09

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Encinitas has adopted Ordinance No. 2026-09 titled, “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Encinitas, California, Amending Articles II and III of Encinitas Municipal Code, Chapter 14.40 Stopping, Standing, and Parking, to Create Time-Limited Parking Zone Regulations” Ordinance 2026-09 proposes an amendment to Chapter 14.40 to include additional codi ed language authorizing time-limited parking zones to address current and future parking needs citywide.

Ordinance 2026-09 was introduced at the Regular City Council meeting held May 20, 2026, and adopted on June 17, 2026, by the following vote: AYES: Ehlers, Lyndes, O’Hara, San Antonio, Sha er. NAYS: None. ABSTAIN: None. ABSENT: None.

The Ordinance is on le in the o ce of the City Clerk, 505 South Vulcan Avenue and may be viewed between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act/Section 504 Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and Title VI, this agency is an equal opportunity public entity and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnic origin, national origin, sex, religion, veteran status or physical or mental disability in employment or the provision of service. For information, please contact the City Clerk’s O ce at 760-633-2601. /Pete Weichers, City Clerk.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Directors of the Vista Fire Protection District has adopted a preliminary budget for Fiscal Year 2026-2027, and said preliminary budget is on le with the Board Clerk for the District, and available for inspection at the District o ce, 450 S. Melrose Drive, Ste 105, Vista, CA 92081, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. beginning June 17, 2026. In addition, the preliminary budget may be accessed anytime from the District website: www. vista reprotectiondistrict.org.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that on September 9, 2026, at the hour of 1:00 p.m., the Board of Directors will meet at City of Vista Civic Center located at 200 Civic Center Drive, Vista, CA 92084 for the purpose of xing the nal budget at which time any taxpayer may appear and be heard regarding the increase, decrease, or omission of any item of the budget, or for the inclusion of additional items.

All comments, oral and written, will be accepted by the Board of Directors. Written comments may be mailed to 1962 E. Vista Way, Vista, CA 92084, or emailed to info@vistafpd.org. If you have any questions regarding this matter, you are encouraged to contact Karlena Rannals, Board Clerk, at 760-688-7588.

KARLENA RANNALS

Board Clerk

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Environmental Impact Report (PEIR), State Clearinghouse No. 2025110661, for the project as described below.

Project Name: City of Del Mar

Capital Improvement Program

(CIP) PEIR

Project Location: City-wide

Project Description: The CIP is a 10-year strategic planning and budgeting tool for addressing the City of Del Mar’s current and future capital infrastructure and

facility needs, and it is revised over time in noticed public meetings of the City Council as conditions, City Council priorities, and funding change. This PEIR will help streamline the implementation of current and future CIP projects to ensure continued public health, safety, and welfare for the City’s residents, businesses, and visitors by establishing a clear procedural framework for CEQA compliance on a wide array of CIP project types. Projects to be evaluated in the PEIR include utility undergrounding, water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure improvements, and improvements to streets,

CITY OF ENCINITAS

PUBLIC NOTICE OF ORDINANCE ADOPTION

ORDINANCE NO. 2026-06

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Encinitas has adopted Ordinance No. 2026-06 titled, “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Encinitas, California, Authorizing an Amendment to the Contract Between the City Council of the City of Encinitas and the Board of Administration of the California Public Employees’ Retirement System.” Ordinance 2026-06 allows the City to amend its retirement contract, subject to governing body approval and an election of a ected employees to approve an amendment to the contract between the Board of Administration of the California Public Employees Retirement System and the City Council of the City of Encinitas. Ordinance 2026-06 was introduced at the Regular City Council meeting held May 27, 2026, and adopted on June 17, 2026, by the following vote: AYES: Ehlers, Lyndes, O’Hara, San Antonio, Sha er. NAYS: None. ABSTAIN: None. ABSENT: None.

The Ordinance is on le in the o ce of the City Clerk, 505 South Vulcan Avenue and may be viewed between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act/Section 504 Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and Title VI, this agency is an equal opportunity public entity and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnic origin, national origin, sex, religion, veteran status or physical or mental disability in employment or the provision of service. For information, please contact the City Clerk’s O ce at 760-633-2601. /Pete Weichers, City Clerk.

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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

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public facilities, and open space.

The project site is not included on any list under Government Code Section 65962.5. Signi cant Environmental E ects Anticipated as a Result of the Project: The Draft PEIR concludes that the project would not result in signi cant environmental impacts with the incorporation of mitigation measures for biological resources, cultural resources, geology and soils (paleontology), noise and vibration, and tribal cultural resources. Based on the PEIR analysis, noise impacts related to construction of nonlinear projects potentially cannot be mitigated to less than

signi cant levels. Therefore, construction-related noise impacts are signi cant and unavoidable.

Public Review and Comment

Period: The Draft PEIR is being circulated for a 45-day public review period: Friday, June 26, 2026 until 5:30 p.m. on Friday, August 14, 2026 During the public review period, the Draft PEIR and associated technical appendices have been placed on the City’s website at https://www.delmar.ca.us/954/ Capital-Improvement-Program. Written comments must be submitted by 5:30 p.m. on Friday, August 14, 2026 to: City of Del Mar Planning and Community Development Department

Attn: Jennifer Gavin, Associate Planner 1050 Camino del Mar Del Mar, CA 92014

Fax: (858) 755-2794

Email: jgavin@delmar.ca.us

Please include the name, phone number, email, and address of a contact person in your comments.

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BATCH: AFC-4084

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE

YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A NOTICE OF DELINQUENT ASSESSMENT DATED SHOWN BELOW UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC

SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER.

NOTICE is hereby given that CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, as the duly appointed Trustee pursuant to Notice of Delinquent Assessment and Claim of Lien executed by VILLA L’AUBERGE DEL MAR OWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC., A CALIFORNIA MUTUAL NONPROFIT BENEFIT CORPORATION

Recorded SHOWN BELOW as Instrument No. SHOWN BELOW of O cial Records in the O ce of the Recorder of SAN DIEGO County, California, property owned by SHOWN BELOW WILL SELL ON 7/16/2026 at 10:00 AM LOCATION: AT THE FRONT ENTRANCE TO 16835 W. BERNARDO DRIVE, SUITE 214, SAN DIEGO, CA 92127 WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States, by cash, a cashier’s check drawn by a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, business in this state, all right, title and interest under said Notice of Delinquent Assessment in the property situated in said County, describing the land on above referred Claim of Lien. TS#, REF#, ICN, UNIT/ INTERVAL/WEEK, APN,

TRUSTORS, COL DATED, COL RECORDED, COL BOOK, COL PAGE/ INSTRUMENT#, NOD RECORDED, NOD BOOK, NOD PAGE/INSTRUMENT#, ESTIMATED SALES AMOUNT 111886 60717A 60717A 607 17 299-310-26-17 JIM WHITE & ATY WHITE HUSBAND & WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS

2/12/2026 2/20/2026 20260048014 3/20/2026 20260077171 $5950.44 111888 60940A 60940A 609 40 299-310-28-40 CAROL A PERRIZO TRUSTEE OF THE MAUERHAN LIVING TRUST UDT 11-13-1986 2/12/2026 2/20/2026 2026-0048014 3/20/2026 2026-0077171 $6332.97 111889 60738A 60738A 607 38 299-310-26-38 KENNETH LOU MCKIBBAN AND JANICE MIKOLSKY MCKIBBAN HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS

2/12/2026 2/20/2026 20260048014 3/20/2026 20260077171 $2250.97 111890 60507A 60507A 605 07 299310-24-07 BEHOLDEN1 LLC A LIMITED LIABILITY CORPORATION 2/12/2026

2/20/2026 2026-0048014 3/20/2026 2026-0077171 $5822.08 111891 61208A 61208A 612 08 299-310-31-08 LUKE HUY-VIET PHAM AND UNMARRIED MAN AS SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY

2/12/2026 2/20/2026 20260048014 3/20/2026 20260077171 $7573.36 111893 60416A 60416A 604 16 299310-23-16 LJUBA BENOITON A MARRIED WOMAN SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY

The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 1570 CAMINO DEL MAR, DEL MAR, CA, 92014 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum due under said Notice of Delinquent Assessment, with interest thereon, as provided in said notice, advances, if any, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee. Estimated amount with accrued interest and additional advances, if any, is SHOWN ABOVE and may increase this gure prior to sale. The claimant under said Notice of Delinquent Assessment heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to sell, in accordance with the provision to the Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell which recorded on SHOWN ABOVE as Book SHOWN ABOVE as Instrument No. SHOWN ABOVE in the county where the real property is located and more than three months have elapsed since such recordation. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned o may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying o all liens senior to the lien being auctioned o , before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s o ce or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, bene ciary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call the phone number shown below in bold, using the Reference number assigned to this case on SHOWN ABOVE. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be re ected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement

information is to attend the scheduled sale. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the 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,

CITY OF ENCINITAS

PUBLIC NOTICE OF ORDINANCE

INTRODUCTION

ORDINANCE NO. 2026-13

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Encinitas has introduced Ordinance No. 2026-13 titled, “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Encinitas, California, Amending Chapter 14.42, Parking Violation Enforcement, of the Encinitas Municipal Code”. Ordinance 2026-13 amends Chapter 14.42 to clarify the provisions related to parking violation enforcement. Ordinance 2026-13 was introduced at the Regular City Council meeting held June 17, 2026, by the following vote:

AYES: Ehlers, Lyndes, O’Hara, San Antonio, Sha er.

NAYS: None. ABSTAIN: None. ABSENT: None. The City Council will consider the adoption of this Ordinance at the August 12, 2026, Regular City Council meeting commencing at 6:00 p.m., in the City Council Chambers, 505 South Vulcan Avenue.

The Ordinance is on le in the o ce of the City Clerk, 505 South Vulcan Avenue and may be viewed between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act/Section 504 Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and Title VI, this agency is an equal opportunity public entity and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnic origin, national origin, sex, religion, veteran status or physical or mental disability in employment or the provision of service. If you require special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk’s O ce at 760-633-2601 at least 72 hours prior to the meeting. /Pete Weichers, City Clerk.

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CITY OF ENCINITAS

PUBLIC NOTICE OF ORDINANCE INTRODUCTION

ORDINANCE NO. 2026-12

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Encinitas has introduced Ordinance No. 2026-12 titled, “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Encinitas, California, Amending Chapter 14.41, Permit Parking Zones, of the Encinitas Municipal Code” Ordinance 202612 amends Chapter 14.41 to clarify the purpose, procedures and requirements of the Permit Parking program.

Ordinance 2026-12 was introduced at the Regular City Council meeting held June 17, 2026, by the following vote:

AYES: Ehlers, Lyndes, O’Hara, San Antonio, Sha er. NAYS: None. ABSTAIN: None. ABSENT: None. The City Council will consider the adoption of this Ordinance at the August 12, 2026, Regular City Council meeting commencing at 6:00 p.m., in the City Council Chambers, 505 South Vulcan Avenue.

The Ordinance is on le in the o ce of the City Clerk, 505 South Vulcan Avenue and may be viewed between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act/Section 504 Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and Title VI, this agency is an equal opportunity public entity and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnic origin, national origin, sex, religion, veteran status or physical or mental disability in employment or the provision of service. If you require special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk’s O ce at 760-633-2601 at least 72 hours prior to the meeting. /Pete Weichers, City Clerk.

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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

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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 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 OF TRUSTEE’S SALE

T.S. No. 25-03064-CE-CA Title No. 250608999-CA-VOI APN. 256-100-26-01 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 05/03/2019. 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. 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: Lindsay Shinne eld, an unmarried woman Duly Appointed Trustee: National Default Servicing Corporation Recorded 05/10/2019 as Instrument No. 2019-0177669 (or Book, Page) of the O cial Records of San Diego County, California. Date of Sale: : 07/08/2026 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: $112,394.25 Street Address or other common designation of real property: 248 Calle De Sereno, Encinitas, CA 92024-2103 A.P.N.: 256100-26-01 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the bene ciary within 10 days of the date of rst publication of this Notice of Sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The requirements of California Civil Code Section 2923.5(b)/2923.55(c) were ful lled when the Notice of Default was recorded. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS:

If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned o may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying o all liens senior to the lien being auctioned o , before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the

existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s o ce or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, bene ciary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 714-730-2727 or visit this internet website www. ndscorp.com/sales, using the le number assigned to this case 25-03064-CE-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be re ected in the telephone information or on the internet website. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. NOTICE TO TENANT*: You may have a right to purchase this property after the trustee auction pursuant to Section 2924m of the California Civil Code, If you are a “representative of all eligible tenant buyers” you may be able to purchase the property if you match the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. If you are an “eligible bidder,” you may be able to purchase the property if you exceed the last and highest bid placed at the trustee auction. There are three steps to exercising this right of purchase. First, 48 hours after the date of the trustee sale, you can call 888-264-4010, or visit this internet website www. ndscorp.com, using the le number assigned to this case 25-03064-CE-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: 05/28/2026 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 714-730-2727; Sales Website: www.ndscorp.com Connie Hernandez, Trustee Sale Representative A-4876388 06/12/2026, 06/19/2026, 06/26/2026 CN 32541

NOTICE OF PUBLIC LIEN SALE In accordance with the provisions of the California Self-Storage Facility Act, Section 21700, et seq. of the Business and Professions Code of the State of California the under-signed will be sold at public auction conducted on STORAGETREASURES. COM on July 6, 2026 ending at 10am. The personal property including but not limited to: Personal and household items stored at West Coast SelfStorage Carlsbad 2405 Cougar Dr., Carlsbad, CA 92010, County of San Diego, by the following persons:

Tenants: Ashton Farmer -- Unit 2158 Alden Kay -- Unit 2269 Ethan (JaLila) Sharratt -- Unit 3019

06/26/2026 CN 32620

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, unless otherwise stated.

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

NOTICE OF PUBLIC LIEN SALE In accordance with the provisions of the California Self-Storage Facility Act, Section 21700, et seq. of the Business and Professions Code of the State of California the under-signed will be sold at public auction conducted on STORAGETREASURES. COM on July 6th, 2026, ending at 10 am. The personal property including but not limited to: Personal and household items stored at West Coast SelfStorage Del Sur 16001 Babcock St San Diego CA 92127, County of San Diego, by the following persons:

Tenant

Jenny Cadwell – Unit 2009 Jason Crowell – Unit 1001 Travis Weis – Unit 3470

Property is sold “AS IS BASIS.” There is a refundable $100 cleaning deposit on all units. Sale is subject to cancellation. 06/26/2026 CN 32610

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 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 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

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF KARL LEWIS ZEIGLER, aka KARL L. ZEIGLER Case# 26PE001500C

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

A Petition for Probate has been led by Jillian Joyce Guerrero, in the Superior Court of California, County of San Diego.

The Petition for Probate requests that Jillian Joyce Guerrero be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

The petition requests 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 07, 2025; Time: 9:30 AM; in Dept.: 503. 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

06/12, 06/19, 06/26/2026 CN 32553

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

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF THOMAS ROBERT WARD

Case # 26PE001498C

To all heirs, bene ciaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of Thomas Robert Ward A Petition for Probate has been led by Carrie Spring Ward in the Superior Court of California, County of San Diego. The Petition for Probate requests that Carrie Spring Ward 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

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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 01, 2026; Time: 1:30 PM; in Dept.: 502. Court address: 1100 Union St., San Diego CA 92101, Central Courthouse. (https://www.sdcourt.ca.gov/ sdcourt/probate2/probatevh) Court appearances may be made either in person or virtually, unless otherwise ordered by the Court. Virtual appearances must be made using the department’s Microsoft Teams (“MS Teams”) video link; or by calling the department’s MS Teams conference phone number and using the assigned conference ID number. The MS Teams video conference links and phone numbers can be found at www.sdcourt.ca.gov/

ProbateHearings. Plan to check in 15 minutes prior to the scheduled hearing time. If you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or le written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. If you are a creditor or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must le your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of rst issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as de ned in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may a ect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law.

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

Attorney for Petitioner:

1902 Wright Pl., Ste 200 Carlsbad CA 92008

Telephone: 760.237.0323

06/12, 06/19, 06/26/2026 CN 32544

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSECHANGE OF NAME CASE# 26CU029751N TO ALL INTERESTED

PERSONS:

Petitioner(s): Janine Marie Taylor led a petition with this court for a decree changing name as follows: a. Present name: Nathaniel John Alebachew Taylor change to proposed name: Nathaniel John Taylor 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. 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

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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: 06/01/2026 Brad A. Weinreb Judge of the Superior Court.

06/05, 06/12, 06/19, 06/26/2026 CN 32525

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE - CHANGE OF NAME CASE# 26CU029624C TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS:

Petitioner(s): Kalya de Leon Duong led a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Present name: Kayla de Leon Duong change to proposed name: Kayla de Leon 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 15, 2026 at 8:30 a.m., in Dept. C-61 of the Superior Court of California, County of San Diego, 330 W. Broadway, San Diego CA 92101 Central Division, Hall of Justice.

(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: 06/01/2026

Michael S. Groch

Judge of the Superior Court 06/05, 06/12, 06/19, 06/26/2026 CN 32507

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE - CHANGE OF NAME CASE# 26CU028589C TO ALL INTERESTED

PERSONS: Petitioner(s): Kalya de Leon Duong fka Kayla de Leon on behalf of minors led a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows:

a. Present name: Laylani Kay de Leon Duong change to proposed name: Laylani Kay de Leon

b. Present name: Lance Thai de Leon Duong change to proposed name: Lance de Leon

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 14, 2026 at 8:30 a.m., in Dept. C-61 of the Superior Court of California, County of San Diego, 330 W. Broadway, San Diego CA 92101 Central Division, Hall of Justice.

(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: 05/27/2026

Michael S. Groch Judge of the Superior Court 06/05, 06/12, 06/19, 06/26/2026 CN 32497

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:

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 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

Statement #2026-9012459

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

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

Filed: Jun 03, 2026 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Sober Dad. Located at: 2244 Faraday Ave., San Diego CA 92008 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: 2244 Faraday #153, Carlsbad CA 92008. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Shappell Ventures LLC, 1111 6th Ave. Ste 500 #739472, San Diego CA 92008. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 05/20/2026 S/Nicholas Brian Shappell, 06/12, 06/19, 06/26, 07/03/2026 CN 32537

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2026-9012382 Filed: Jun 03, 2026 with County of San Diego Recorder/County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A. Ironclad Medical. Located at: 2244 Faraday Ave., Carlsbad CA 92008 San Diego. Business Mailing Address: 2244 Faraday #153, Carlsbad CA 92008. Registrant Name and Business Mailing Address: 1. Shappell Ventures LLC, 1111 6th Ave. Ste 500 #739472, San Diego CA 92101. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Company. Registrant First Began to Transact Business Under the Names(s) Above as of: 05/20/2026 S/Nicholas Brian Shappell, 06/12, 06/19, 06/26, 07/03/2026 CN 32536

Fictitious Business Name Statement #2026-9010640 Filed: May 12, 2026 with County of San Diego Recorder/ County Clerk. Fictitious Business Name(s): A.

Floor Store & Design Center is North County’s choice

From beachside condos in Encinitas to family homes in Carlsbad and remodels in Rancho Santa Fe, flooring has become one of the biggest design decisions homeowners make when upgrading a space. And in North County, many locals continue to turn to Floor Store & Design Center for help bringing those projects to life.

The family-owned flooring company operates showrooms in Encinitas, Point Loma and Sorrento Valley, serving homeowners, contractors, designers and realtors throughout San Diego County with premium flooring products, custom installation services and personalized design guidance.

Over the years, the company has built a strong

THE TEAM poses outside the company’s Encinitas showroom. The family-owned business has earned Best of North County recognition for four consecutive years while helping homeowners throughout the region with flooring, remodeling and interior design projects. Courtesy photo

pecially aligned with the North County lifestyle, ors and materials, the company’s website also features